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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
ID REBUILD PLANT
 .L0ST IN FLAMES
Ornamental Iron And Steel Fabricating Concern Loses
 Heavily In Fire
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Decatur Ala Oct 23 1

The ornamental iron and steel fabricating plant of the Decatur Cornice and Roofing company which burned here Tuesday morning, will be rebuilt at once on site bought by the company some time ago and upon which 1t. is hoped all buildings of the company may be concentrated at a future date. This announcement was made Tuesday by>officials of the organization, who stated the loss suffered in the blaze had not been estimated. Only the burned buildings will be replaced on the new site at this time. ... s.s,.s.ss ss
 The cofnpany's properties are divided into two divisions, one group including the principal office build ing, being located on the east side Of First avenue and the other group on the west side of the same through fare. It was the latter group which suffered the damage from fire. Of the burned group only a section of the erecting shed and the draftsman's of fices were saved. A. large number of completed and partially completed orders were included in the material burned,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
PROPOSAL BARE ]
 BY ROAD F|C|AL
Erection Contemplated For Some Time, Wynn Declares
 In Letter To Brandon
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD GadSden. Ala. Oct. 23

In a letter to Governor Brandon, F. S. Wynn, vice president, states that thu Southern railway long has con- templated the erection of modern and comprehensive car rebuilding plant at Finley yards at Birmingham, according to copies of the letter sent to Superintendent Bradley here. It is rumored that the Southern is plan ming to build Q million dollar plant at Birmingham, construction to begin al an early date. Gadsden sent a committee to Atlanta Tuesday to ob- tain information from Southern of ficials as to the future of the local car plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
HoLD ENTHUSIAsTIC MEETING

The Parent-Teacher association of the Patton school of Florence held an enthusiastic meeting Friday aft ernoon at the school. A splendid at tendance marked this meeting, which was the first fthe year. Miss Jacksons room leading in the race to have the greatest number of mothers present, Plans were discussed to aid in the payment for the moving upicture machine purchased during the last term, a small balance re- maining. The school also is planning to do more work on the school play grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24

Because of the absence of attorneys who were held in other work, the court of common plea today post poned the trial of all defendants charged with violation of the prohi- bition laws who were arrested in wholesale raids by the state law en- forcement department last week. Walter K. McAdory, chief supervisor of the department, directed his wit nesses to appear again Friday.
 Evidence against those arrested was obtained by prohibition agents and Chief McAdory stated that only two persons approached declined to sell liquor to the agents when re- quested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
MOTORMAN KILLED

PARRISH, Ala, Oct. 23.-Special) Carl Plylar. motorman employed by the Jasper Land company tt their Big Ridge Mines. three miles east of Parrish, was killed today when the
 motor he was running left the track while making a trip through fun mel. Plylar was crushed between the motor and the wall of the tunnel. He was the son of H. w. Plylar of America, and was well known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
BUYS BUSINESS PROPERTY

Hayes Tucker, president of the Tucker Motor company. has pur- chased the property with a 11o feet frontage on Broad street just east of the Tuscaloosa News office and now occupied by several business concern. This property was owned by the Central Warehouse company, in which the Moody family was largely interested. The property was acquired as an investment and will shortly be improved. The purchase price was not given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TnNrs TO ARRIVE FRIDAY

The tents to house the eXhlbIts, live stock and poultry for the rus caloosa county fair, October 30 and 31 and November 1 will arrive Fri day. They will be erected at once under the direction of the commit tee appointed for the purpose. Another committee will have charge of placing the lights and wiring From that time until the opening o1 the fair exhibits will be arriving and placed in positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TUSCALOOSA WILL SEEK CAR PLANT
Will Meet Any Demand To Obtain L. & N. Shop, Road
 Officials Told
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD

Tuscaloosa will make an effort to get the Southern railway plant which was destroyed by fire at Gads- den. Officials of the railroad have been wired that Tuscaloosa will meet any demand to secure the shop. This action was taken by the Chamber of Commerce. Directors of the Cham Der met Monday night and besides taking up the matter of securing the shop, considerable other business was gone into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
BROTHERS ARE SENTENCED

Promising to m3nd their ways and become better citizens, Andrew and Henry Ward. brothers, who are al- legged to have terrorized Big Wills Valley last spring, took hard labor sentences of one var each on pleas of guilty of larceny in the county court Tuesday. The grand jury failed to indict them for burs ,arly or robbery and they decided to plead guilty of the crime and take their medicine. Both boyc said they had made up their minds | walk the straight and marrow path in the fu- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TO ORGANIZE DAIRYMEN

A meeting for the purpose of talk ing steps to form an organization of a dairymen's association has been called by c. r. Striplin, county agent, invitation has been issued to every person who Is now operating or in- tends to operate a dairy. It is stated the dairy industry has grown to con siderable proportions and there Is growing interest in the business be- cause of the success attained by all those who have taken 1t up. A ready market has been provided here for all dairy products that can be ob- tained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
EnRu ERyICE LEACUE

Women of the Trinity Episcopal church have former a schurch schooi service league. meeting each Monday at the church. The work they have taken is mission work in the moun- tains of West Virginia. They are now planning a Christmas box for 16 children. the box to contain ar ticles both of necessity and pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
STILLS DESTROYED.

A 35-gallon copper still was de- stroyed in Calhoun county Monday, according to reports to headquarters of the state law enforcement depart ment today. Other still captures re- ported were a 50-gallon still in Gle murne county, one of 100 gallons in Pickens and two 60-gallon stills in TuScalOosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
ADDRESS LIONS CLUB

Congressman VI. B. Oliver ad- dressed the Lions club Tuesday aft ernoon and was the only speaker of the meeting. The remainder of the time was taken up in appointing com mittees and arranging other matters, with the exception Of vocal solo by Miss Maud Walker. It was announced that Melvin Jones. international secretary of the Lions club, will visit the local club in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TO PRESENT CLAIM

Senator J. c. Inzer, A. P. Reich and A. W. Rails have been appointed 8 committee to present Gadsden's claim as a location for the Alabama School of Trades and Industries when the board of directors meet at Birming- ham, probably on December Il. It is expected that the board will con- slider offers at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TO OBSERVE NAVY DAY

D. L. ErteI, naval recurit1ng or ficer here, will send out cards Mon day announcing Navy Day Saturday, October 27. Efforts will be made to get Tuscaloosa business men to CO., operate in the celebration by dis playing the American flag and other wise observing the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
STRUCK BY TRUCK

Merton Ray, 6S years old, prom inent Morgan county resident, was seriously if not fatally injured late Tuesday afternoon at Hartselle, when he was struck by an auto mobile truck. It was said that MT; Morton, in company with several friends. was viewing the construction work on the new bank building there when truck turned into the street from the Bee Line highway, striking the aged men. Both legs were sald to have been broken and it is feared he may have been internally injured. After receiving first aid the injured man as removed to the hospital here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
STE YARDS REELECTED

The board of stewards Of the First Methodist church was re- elected at the fourth and last quarterly confer ence of the year Monday night and reports gre read by heads of each department. E. P. Murphy was re- elected superintendent of the Sun Gay school and J. W. Penn was made district steward. The stewards will meet during the week to make pre- parations for the no.th Alabama conference, which meets at Ensley, October 3i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
FOUR MURDER CASES
 ARE DUE THIS WEEK
Two Madison Defendants Charged With Having Killed Wives
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD {

The Alabama Power company will add the business of Albertville, Rus sellville and Boaz, whose steam plants were recently purchased. to the Huntsville division, according to information given out at the division office here Wells M. Stanley of Huntsville Is superintendent. It Is declared to be the intention of the company to add the three towns to the transmission system and furnish them with hydroelectric power as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
 NEW PASTOR BREACHES

RED LEVEL, Ala, Oct. 23.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Rev. c. o. Stew art, new pastor of the Baptist church here, preached his first sermon to a large congregation. Representatives of other churches here were present a the service and extended a wei come to the new pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
ACCIDENT VICTIM GAINING

Thomas Montgomery, who was in- jured in an auto accident, was re- ported resting well Tuesday. If no complications set in he will be able to be out in a few days. He Is still in the hospitaLn ...--...-.-...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
WORK IS STARTED ON
 NEW TELEPHONE LINE|
New System Connecting Florence And Anderson Soon Ready
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

Contract for the erection of the telephone line in the eastern part of the county. between Florence and Anderson, has been signed by the Chamber of Commerce and R. E. Camp of Anderson, who is to build the line, maintain 1t for a period of three years. The bond has been fixed and work of obtaining poles Is under way. A toll of 10 cents is to be made on each county call. MT. Camp states that the system will be ready for use in 60 days, providing weather conditions are favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TEACHERS TO CoNyENr

stitute will be held here October 26- 27 at the public school building, ac- cording to County Superintendent M. A. Vickers. The state department will be represented by Miss Clara Pitts, who will have charge of mat ters pertaining to the department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
ROOSTER TRIP DELAYED

The indictment weather has caused the postponement of the booster trip through Mississippi to New Orleans Most of the Jackson highway is in fine condition but there are some bad places along this particular section. The trip will be made, beginning here Monday, October 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
BUILDING THREE HOUSES

Vaughn Shirley has commenced the erection Of three houses on Elev- enth street and Eighth avenue to an property is in East End, new ad- dition to the city, and near the uni- versity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
DRIVE IS PROBABLE

President F. P. Anderson of the Iri-Cities Pastors association, has called meeting of the ministers of the county for Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the purpose of comforting with w. M. Howe, regional director of the Near East relief. It is expected that arrangements will be made for a drive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
IAMrs RARRETT RuRIED

James Barrett, 28 years old, died at his home ot Coker Route l Mon day afternoon. The funeral took Thursday afternoon at the Free Will Baptist church near CGker and in- terment followed in the burying ground adjoining the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
DEBAToRs REoRGANIzE

VOCATION, Ala, Oct. 23-Speciai
 Leased Wire.)-The Coley Blacks CT aeoatlng club was reorganized Mon- day with 19 members. Debators win
 be held each Thursday evening. A
 junior debating club will be formed by the grammar grades students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
PHYSICIAN TS RURuED.

pr. w. Q. Kendall of Berlin, died at his residence there Monday night and was inferred in the village church yard Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Ken dall was one of the best known physicians of the old school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TO OBSERVE ARMIsTICE DAY

The Crawford z. Abel post of the Rainbow division veterans, will cele- brate Armistice Day with a banquet Saturday night, November 10, at the Printup hotel. A committee is now preparing the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
sUcCEss PREDICTED

Success from the start for the Dixie Limited the new all-Pullman train t, be put on soon by the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. was pre- dicted today by J. H. Settle of Bir- mingham, district passenger agent, who was here. MT. Settle declared he based this opinion on the success wkich has attended the Pan Amer ican and the fact that travel over the road is constantly increasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
OLIVER TO SPEAK

Congressman w. B. Oliver will leave Wednesday for Huntsville, where he will speak Thursday. Fri day Congressman Oliver will address an audience at Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TO ATTEND CONFERENcE

Rev W. w. Levie, pastor of Heflin and Oxanna charge. will leave next Monday for Ensley to attend the North Alabama conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south He will be accompanied by Mrs. LeVie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
POWER OFFICIALS SPEAK

Vice President Yates and Chief Engineer Barrie of the Alabama Pow CT company spoke at the Rotary club luncheon Tuesday afternoon, which were the principal speeches of the mee ting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
LEAVE FOR SYNOD

Rev. E. c. Seaman, Mrs. Seaman, and A. A. Towers left Tuesday after noon for Chattanooga, where they will represent the local Episcopal church at the Protestant Episcopal Synod of the province of Sewanee. which convenes Tuesday night. It is said that 20 bishops will attend the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
CLASS IS ORGANIZED

North Florence Methodist church met last week at the home of Mrs. s. l. Johnson and organized their Sunday school class. Officers were elected and a motto and flower chosen. A name Is to be chosen at later meet ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TWO ARRESTS MADE

Deputies of the sheriff's force made a raid near Elwood yesterday afternoon and found a 50-gallon still in operation. Two. arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
NrcIIrsKEy FUNERAL TO-DAY

James A. MCluskey, who died sud denly Tuesday morning at Wilson Dam, will be buried Wednesday, MT. McCluskey, who was in his sixty fifth year, had been engaged as a safety first superintendent at the dam some time. He formerly resided here and his death came as great shock to his many local friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
PLAN HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Chatom Womans Missionary Union will meet this month with Mrs. ". M. Pickard, the meeting taking the form of a Halloween party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
OLD SETTLERS MEET
Older Residents Of Baldwin County
 Assemble At LOxley

Assemble At LOxley
 LOXLEY, Ala. Oct. 23.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Old settlers day was observed at Loxley hall Saturday with a large number of the old CT residents of this section of Bald wir in attendance. The principal ad- dress was made by Col. Sam Jenk- ins of Bay Minette. County Demon stration Agent McGowen also made a talk on the agricultural develop ment of this part of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
FEW TAGS OBTAINED
Ieburne County Automobile Owners

CIeburne County AutOmObfIe Owners
 Slow In Paying Licenses HEFLIN, Ala, Oct. 23.-(Special.) Only 35 automobile tags had been issued at the probate office to noon Monday, according to A. 1T. Glasgow clerk More than 400 tags were is- sued last year in Cleburne county and no doubt there are more than 500 cars and trucks in the county this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
BUYS ORANGE GROVE

pr. A. D. Cheney or Jasper has purchased the Dr F. A. Edwards orange grove of 20 acres. The con sideration Is said to have been S1 00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
BRANDON RETURNS FROM TRIP NORTH
Governor PhysicIIy Improved And Optimistic Over Out
 look For Democrats
STATE CAPITAL BUREA U
 THE AGE-HERALD

Governor William w. Brandon re- turned to Montgomery today after having attended conferences on law enforcement in Indiana and at Wash : ington, in markedly improved con dition physically and filled with optimism over the outlook for Demo- cratic success in 1924, and for the election of Senator Underwood to the presidency.
 T am confident that Senator Un- derwood, if nominated, will be elected president of the United States" Gov ernor Brandon declared. "The people of the north appear to be coming to a recognition of the south as the center of the conservative American thought of the nation, and as for Senator Underwood there is no doubt of the genuine appreciation which northern people have for him. noted while north of the Mason and Dixon line that the people of the north are in a receptive mood to the viewpoint which holds that enough time has passed since the Civil war to make a southern man fully eligi- ble in northern eyes for the presi dency."
 Governor Brandon returned to his duties here improved physically to a degree which was at once notice- able. He left just after the close of the legislative grind, and at the wind-up of summer, and came back looking fit and refreshed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
lhe Reported 70 Be Fannng Million Dollar Car Plant At Birmingham
STUDY CITRUs PRoBLEMs

SILVERHILL. Ala., oct. 23.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Dr. A. F. Full ton of the bureau of plant pathology and a number of his assistants are here working with Dr. o. F. F. Winberg, satsuma expert, on Va rious citrus fruit problems The principal subject under investigation is that of decay on transit which caused heavy losses to satsumd growers.
 by the city of s2S5,OO0 The city has not yet reached a decision as to how this increased liability will be ar ranged for in the budget during the time of the contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
TRIALS ARE POSTPONED

a year for the support of the asso- citation in addition to the annual n- cense of s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
oRPHANAGE HEADS TO MEET.

meeting of the superintendents of the various orphanages in the state will be held at Troy, the date of the meeting being tentatively set for November 8, according to Miss Mari cite Smith, head of the institutional division of the state child welfare department. The meeting will be in the nature of round table discus sion of problems of caring for chill dren.
 Miss Sarah Axford. supervisor of the childrens' aid division. has ap- pealed for winter clothing for the children who are being cared for by the states. Any one with clothing in good wearing condition suitable for children of any age from babies to youths of fifteen is requested to communicate with the child welfare department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
HEAR CRIMINAL CASES
Important Trials At ChatOm !
 Come Uu Later In Week

Come Up Later In Week
 CHATOM, Ala. Oct. 23.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Crminal cases are being heard by circuit court this week. A. number of cases of minor importance have already been tried, while the more important will be taken up later in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
CONVICTIONS REPORTED

Information reached the state com- missioner of conservation today of two convictions in Bibb county Oh charges of violating game laws Percy Helton and Jack Nichols, who were convicted, paid fines of $1O each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-24
ASK ABOUT ALABAMA.

Queries as to Alabama's agricul- tural possibilities were received at the department of agriculture today from points as diverse as Australia, Italy and Belgium. The Belgian in quiry was from Dr. Ensch, Brussels health officer. who recently visited Alabama as one of the party of the foreign health officers sent to this country by the League of Nations. pr. Ensch was so impressed with the agricultural possibilities of this state that he wrote requesting "propa- ganda" on the subject. The Italian inquiry was from the international institute of agriculture at Rome, while the Australian query came from resident of Northampton, Queens land, who was interested in cotton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-13
Keeping Out Wealth
The Folly Of. Our Immigration Laws.

The other day II announced that group Of forty
Swiss farmers going Canada because they could not
come into the United States.
Canada intelligent about immigration than this
try, only welcomes good immigrants but actually
tises for them HERE IN THE UNITED STATES, and by
giving free land and free transportation has taken
thousands Of the best American farm hands
Of their Canadian soil.
Think what forty thousand industrious sfu Swiss farmers
could do the abandoned farms Of New England in
stance Such men cultivate mountain Sides they replace
y with fertility they passionatey attached to land that
they OWN and impossible exaggerae their value
nation that welcomes them
You would laugh farmer kept good cattle from his
farm banker that kept funds his bank Ambition is
brought here BY immigrants represented by the boy that
recently walked Niagara the teninch gder Of
railroad bridge trying to get into the United States This
country gigantic farm in of development requires
shove all other wealth the wealth Of ambitious working
immigrants.
In the United States skilled mechanics becoming scarce
This announced officially We get very few immigrants
from Northwestern Europe where mechanics trained And
we have no organized system for training boys skilled
trades here
That will mean higher wages for those that have the skill
Also, unfortunately lack of the sul work that this
country needs. -