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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
ALEXANDER CITY SECTION TAKES UP POULTRY RAISING
Many Incubators Bought and BIooded Chickens Intro duced-Work Progresses
 on Florida Short Line

ALEXANDER CITY, March It. Special IA growing and profita b1e business to those who have engaged in it in the Alexander City territory Is poultry raising. During the past several years q large number of peo- pie in and near Alexander City have bought chickens and incubators and have gone to raising birds on large scale, and those who have tried it ,have been delighted with the results.
 Among those who have engaged in poultry raising on large scale have been the Oak Grove Poultry and Rab- bit farm. owned and conducted by T. II. Cromer X Son; w. l.. Waters, Capt. H. ". Thompson, l.. B. McCul- tough and others who have been highly successful. Some of them have bought ineubators and have matching eggs for customers who did addition to their hatchings, they have sold eggs to others who have wanted eggs for matching purposes. Another feature that has helped to increase interest in poultry raising is that of hatchng eggs for customers who did not have incubators and who wanted to raise more chickens than they could raise by matching eggs under Hens.
 The popular chickens in this section are the White Wyandottes, White Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds. Black Minorcas and Buff Orpingtons. They have been raised quite successfully and the success of those who have en- gagged in the poultry business has been great encouragement to others to try their hand at the game. There are great many engaged in the businss on a smaller scale than those mentioned above, who have been Jus, IS successful in their undertak
 Alexander City has become a great chicken and egg market. and it is doubtful if there are half a dozen markets in the state that exceed this one, when the entire year is con- sdered, in the shipments made out of town. This includes both chickens and eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
BRIDGEPORT COLLEGE DESTROYED BY FIRE
Work Of School Being Continued In
 Baptist Church
A,a..

BRIDGEPORT, Ala, March 17.- Special. )-Although the main build ing of Bridgeport college was, de- stroyed by fire here last Thursday y morning, the work of the college is being continued without much in convenience. The First Baptist church of Bridgeport is being uti- lzed at present, and it is expected that a new building will be started some time soon.
 The loss is estimated at S30000. There was insurance of $17,000. Much of the furniture and books were saved, although practically all the laboratory equipment was lost. The students, faculty and citizens worked in removing as much as possible of the furniture in the building.
 The college is a mountain school conducted by the Southern Baptist school board and until that board can meet, states President R. l.. Creal, of the school. nothing definite can be known of the schools future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
PLEADS FOR BETTER l FACILITIES IN STATE
 TO EDUCATE YOUTHS
Dr. Spright DoWeII of Auburn Addresses Butler
 Audience

GREENNILLE. Ala, March f7.- Special )-Dr. Spright Dowell, pres ident of the Alabama Polytechnic at the Butler County nigh school Friday in connection with the cele bration of the third annual Butler county school fair.
 Dr. Dowell paid tribute to boys and girls and his general theme was the need of training these boys and girls for life work-training them so that they would be proper ly fitted to develop into men and women in the truest meaning. Dr. Bowel said that he wanted to see the educational facilities in Ala bama keep step With the world.
 pr. Dowell spoke of one room and one teacher schools as inadequate propositions. "It never was and never will be good school com pared to what schools ought to be-. No teacher can teach all grades, all pupils. all manner of subjects in a short time" he said. "1t is criminal rot to give the boys and girls of the country just as good schcol ho.I.es. as long terms, and as good teachers &s given to sh'; city ch;l- dren."
 Not lu per cent oi eiie eeoenei -, M Alabama have completed high school course and at least two years Of norma! college" said the speak- CT, who asked: Gan we hold our own in this, fsst-going age under this condi.icn?"
 pr. I,owesl asked for better op-, portunity for the boys and girls. "Lcts us give the boys and girls a chance. ct us set as our standard a nine- month school term, good buildings, enough teachers to teach reading, writing, arithmetic, manual arts, domestic arts and the other studies, thereby giving the boys and girls an opr Crtunity to find them selves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALDy} MontgOmery. Ala. March 1St

Arguments in support of the right of the legislature to provide for a state bond issue for the develop ment of the states seaport at Mo- bile under the constitutional amend court Saturday by R. V.
 mayor of Mobile, and Horace String fellow, attorney of Montgomery.
 The brief of each contended that the legislature has the power l. determine what form of credit the state may use in complying with the terms of the constitutional amendment and insisted that section 213. which provides that the state si all not create any new debt or obligation amended by the adoption of the amendment to Section 93. which provides specifically that the state may use it's credit to the ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
ROADS ARE ROUGH BUT .PASsAB[E |s HIGHWAY REPORT
Summary Shows That Much HifhWay Work Is in Prog
 reSS in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March IT, Despite the fact that highway condi- tions in Alabama are rough in many sections of the state, they remain passable in practically all parts. it is announced in the weekly highway report given out by the state high way department.
 The report follows:
 Mississippi Line-Tuscumbia Flor ence, Athens. Huntsville, Scottsboro: l: Tennessee Line Route. Florence to Elk River, under construction. poor condition but passable even in wet weather. Route passable.
 Tennessee Line-Athens, Decavr. Cullman; Birmingham Route. Road from Hartselle to Cullman is in fair ly good condition throughout. Short detour seven miles north of Cullman on account of bridges that are under construction.
 Huntsville. Guntersville Gadsden Route-Huntsville to Guntersville. road under construction from top of the mountain four miles south of Huntsville to Flint river; bridge out at Cove creek, detour; Huntsville to Gurley. condition good; Gurley to New Hope, to Paint Rock, passa able :; Flint Rock river to Tennessee river at Guhtersville, condition good; Gun tersville to BoaZ, good, or detour Huntsville to Hobbs Island, condition good; Hobbs Island to New Hope. condition passable
 Huntsville to G.Ssden. Q q
 Huntsville, Guntersville. Gadsden Route,-Huntsville to Guntersville. passable; Guntersville to Boaz, good condition; Boaz to Gadsden. passable.
 Clanton, Montgomery, Troy, Ozark, Dothan Route-Marbury to Mont gomery. gravel road. rough but pass able; Montgomer yto Troy, good ex- Troy to Ozark. good except eight miles near Ozark which is rough but passable: Ozark to Dothan, rough but passable, except Newton to Pinckard. which is good.
 Goodwater, Wetumpka, Montgom- cry Route-Montgomery to Wetump- ka, good road take flower aroute;" Wetumpka to Goodwater. passabl e via Dexter and Equality; Goodwater to Sylacauga, good.
 Montgomery, Tuskegee, Auburn. Opelika, West Point Route-Mont- gomery to Tuskegee. good to Short CTS; Shorters to Tuskegee, detour via Millstead during rain; Tuskegee to Opelika, good; Opelika to West Point, rough but passable for five miles, good to West Point. GOOdwater-Alexnndc City.
 Goodwater, Alexander City, Dade- vile. Opelika, Columbus. Ga. Route -Goodwater to Alexander City, poor but passable except during protract- ed rain; Alexander City to Dadeville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
ciaLs Meet This Week At Huntsville To Plot Eosquto Death
More Attorneys Argue States Right To Issue Port Bonds

tent of s1O,OO0,0oo for the develop ment of the seaport.
 If the supreme court advises Gov ernor Brandon that the amendment need not say specifically that bonds may be issued the only thing needed for the development of the port will be the enactment of legislation giving the state the authority to issue and sell the bonds.
 When Governor Brandon made formal request for the advic. opinion of the supreme court re- garding the right of the state to issue port improvement bonds, the court announced that consideration will be given about April 1.
 Information has reached Mont gomery that Mobile attorney W submit brief contending that the act giving the supreme court the right to render advisory opinions on important constitutional questions is voided and that the court has no authority to render the opinion re- ouested by Governor Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK ATHENS REORGANIZED
Limestone Farmers House. Barn and Garage Blow Down

"A TEENS, Ala, March 17.-6Spe- cial)--The announcement was made this week of the reorganization of tiae First National bank of Athens the. oldest banking institution in Rhinestone county. The bank is now owned and controlled by 69 of Lime sSipne county's most representative Citizens. Athens and Limestone coun- tXditiZens have shown their upbuild- ing spirit in subscribing the capital stock of this institution. which is the only national bank in the county. Apff member of the federal reserve ssS, sf n--s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
KNIGHTS TEMpLAR ELECT

HUNTSVILLE. Ala. March 17.- Special. .)-Members of Huntsville commandery No. :. Knights Tenn plar, last night elected officers ror the year as follows: Charles B. Fudge, eminent commander: J. $. An drade, generalissimo: G. D. Young captain general; Frank H. Ford. se- nior warden: Quincy B, Love, prei- ate; Robert N. Fariss, treasurer; H. c. Pollard. recorder; Ed F. Hummel. standard bearer; Sam $. Rice. sword bearer; J. Ed Mitchell, warder: Oscar Dreger. sentinel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18

to Opelika. poor but passable except during protracted rain, Opelika to Columbus poor but passable.
 Montgomery to Selma Route Montgomery to Benton good to Burk keville, poor but passable from Burkeville to Benton. Bridge out west of Burkeville, across Tallowas- su creek.
 Montgomery. Luverne. Andalusla. Brewton Acknowledgements to Lu verne. good except ten miles near Luverne which is passable; Luverne to Andalusia. passable and poor in Crenshaw county, fair in Covington county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
ITO FICHT WHITE PIAGUE

BAY ANNETTE, Ala. March 16.-- (By Special Leased wlre.)-A meet ing of the Baldwin county AntiTu- berculosis association has been called for next Tuesday, March 22, at Civic League hall, in Fairhope, for the pur- pose of perfectingA permanent orr ganiZation, adoption ofstbylaws and constitution and election! of officials for the next year. The temporary organization was made some time ago, with Mrs. l.. J. N. Comlngs as president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
NAVY OFFICER BURIED

Dr. Boyd Gilbert a retired navy officer, with rank of lieutenant, was buried here yesterday. Services were conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. H. H. Buzbee. pastor. assisted by Rev. C. R. Rodgers and Rev. L. w. Young. pastors of the Presbyterian and Methodist churches, respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
RESUME CONSTRUCTION
Morgan Officials Are Awaiting Open
 ing Of Spring.

DECATUR, Ala, March 17.-(Spe- cial. )-Inclement weather failed to stop the inspection of the county roads in the Centre Grove commun ity, near Somerville. Probate Judge l.. r. Troup and County Engineer NJ. $. Bingham made the inspection. County officials of Morgan are awaiting the opening of spring to finish the county's road construction plans begun last fall and which now are we'll under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
|NIoRs ELECT OFFICERS
'r-rern Girl Heads Class At
 MOnteNIilO.

] bONTEVALLO. Ala, March 17.- lecsal D-Thc senior class of the kDa ma Technical Institute and 1cgr for Women for next session elected tIe' following officers oi
 k class foi's next session. They
 President. Elizabeth Gaillard, srcreen: vice president, Helen enson. Eessemer; [. secretary and
 sl,ror. Jessie Lee Bryant, Stock
 executive boards members. Min Holman. Camden. and Julia
 kbey.llc, Century, Fla. 'V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
MILLIONS CARRIED .BYl. &N. WITHOUT
 0NE LOSS IF LIFE
Not Single Fatality Has Re- suited Since 1919-UtiI-
 ity Board Plans Trip
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ll
 THE AGE-HERALD : Montgomery, Ala, March 17J

Since 1917 the Louisville and Nashville railroad has transported IS. .0O0. 900 passengers without the loss of life of any patron, according to the annual report of the railroad. which will be submitted to the Ala bama public service commission early next week. The report has been received by George W. Jones' dis trict attorney, for submission to the commission.
 The report shows an increase in freight tonnage in 1922 as compared with 1921 and decrease in the to- tai number of passengers transport ed. The total freight tonnage in 1922 was 4S,S90,79S, net, compared with 42,709,16S in 1921. Total pas sengers carried in 1922 reached 12,- .419. compared with 14,054.496 in 1921.
 During 1922 the railroad contracts ed for improvements and equipment costing $265S1 ,000. Improvements and equipment proposed and used up to this time will cost s23,6o0,00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
PUSH HIGHWAY WORK
FIOmator Is Midst Of Big Building
 Revival

FLOMATON. Ala, March 17-(Spe- cial Lease l Wire.)-Work on the Pen sacola Flomaton highway is s, pro- gressing rapidly. The contractors have about completed all bridges and culverts on this end and in many places the roadbed is being graded and made ready for the laying of the concrete. Within the next ten days some of the highway ought to be showing it's finishing touches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
AZ. A. DELEGATEs CHOSEN

LUNERNE, Ala, March 17.-tBy Special Leased Wire)--The Cren shaw county teachers association at it's meeting this week elected the fol- lowing delegates to the Alabama Ed minEham: C. C. Elaton, Highland Home; J. E. Cheatham, Luverne; J. E. Thomas, Patsourg; G. M. Mason, Rutledge, and Mrs. X, Alice Daphin Brantley. E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
TO STUDY SOIL BUILDING

Many members of the Tallapoosa- Coosa County Farm bureau will go to Auburn on April 10 to htudy soil building and cover crops. Last fall TO members of the bzureau went to Auburn to study various methods of farming in vogue down there, and it is proposed to take as many as 100 members this time if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
UsE MORE FERTILIZER

Indications are that the farmers of the surrounding section this year will use more fertilizer than for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
REVIVAL sERyJcES

On the fifth Sunday in April re- vival services will begin at the Meth cdist church. Rev. Neighbors. pastor of First Methodist church of Syla- cauga, has been secured by Rev. l.. w. Young. pastor of Goodwater church. to conduct the series of meet inpS :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
SETS MEMORIAL DAY
Governor Requests Tribute To Soldier
 Dead On April q

Dead On April c
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, March IT, tSpeeial. .)-Governor William w. Brandon issued a proclamation to- day setting apart April 6 as Memori al Day, in Alabama and calling upon all citizens, that day to pay tribute to American soldiers by visiting the cemeteries and decorating the graves Of those who gave their lives in de- fense of the nation.
 T urge all our people upon this day to arrange for appropriate pro- grams in every locality to comme m crate the deeds of these chivalrous sons and to keep alive in the Ameri- can hearts that patriotism that was displayed by them," Governor Bran don said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
E. A. DELEGATES NAMED
[ Teachers Want No Change In
 School System

Ala, March H. sy Special Leased Wire. )-The Hale ?unty Teachers association at it's
 feting here this week elected l.. 1ughan Howard of Moundsville, larles $. Foster aof Greensboro and
 lss Sue Ellen Moore of Akron to
 present Hale county at the meet
 E of the Alabama Educational as- tiation in Birmingham. Resolu- }ns condenmning the plan to elect SInty superintendents by popular te were unanimously adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
nLAcKFRIARs COMING

The University of Alabama Black friars will present their play in the auditorium of the Alexander City High school on Friday night March 2S. If this big attraction proves to he as popular as the appearance of the University Glee club has proven on the occasion of it's annual visits. there will be large crowd out to witness the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
KHAN STAGE PARADE
Huntsville Sees First Of K. k. k.
 Since RecOnstructiOn.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March It. (Special.)-The first parade of the ku KluX klan seen here since re- construction days following the Civil war, was seen on the streets last night when members of a newly organized chapter of the kIan staged a parade in automobiles A. With number plates covered with cloth so that no one could recognize the cars. the klans- men in full reealia rode through the business section and scattered among the curious throngs thousands of red tags on which were printed the prin- ciples of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
ENOUCU CORN TO no

BUTLER, Ala, March 17.-For the first time in many years the farm- CTS of Choctaw, almost without ex- ception, have been able to go through the winter and early spring months without buying corn. Diversification of crops is expected to continue this year to an even greater eX tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
PACKING PLANT CLOSES
Manager Goes To Chicago-Many
 Hogs Purchased

ANDALUSIA, Ala. March 17.-(By Special Leased Wire)-Following the closing for the season of the Swift Packing Plant here, Harry Mckee, the local manager. returned to the Chicago office. The packing plant this year purchased larger number of hogs from Covington county buy CTS than ever before :. Ii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
LIMESTONE RANKS FIRST

Rhinestone county ranks first in ye deliveries of cotton to the farm areau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
SCHOOL FAIR HELD

ELIZA, Ala, March 1f.-tBy Special Leased Wire 1-One of the largest crowds in the history of Elba gath cred here Friday at the annual school fair and celebration Of Education Day. The cele ebration opened with a parade of the school children, after which the exercises were held in the school auditorium. In the afternoon athletic events were held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
FARMERS BUSY FLOWING
Record Amount Of Fertilizer I, & Being Sold. ls fs

'HANCEVII.LE, Ala. March .i7-..i
 Especial. )-The farmers around Hanceville are. busy blowing their ground. hauling their. guano and get ting ready to plant their crops. There is more guano being sold this spring than there has been for several years.
 The farmers are planning to plant a large crop of. cotton. as they think
 they have found in calcium arsenate dead shot for the boil weevil .f2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
sATsUMA EXPERT TO SPEAK

BAY ANNETTE. Ala, March IT, (By Special Leased Wire. .)-Dr. o. F. E. Windberg, president of the Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange, and an authority on the Satsuma and on' the cooperative marketing in the United States, will address the farm CTS and fruit growers in Bay Min ette territory on the question of cooperative marketing and horticul ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
STUDENT ELECTIONS SET AT UNIVERSITY
College On Home Stretch With Elec- tiOns and Commencement Coming

UNIVERSITY, Ala, March IT, Life at the University of Alabama is just now in all the excitement of elections for student officers, for honor societies. and for class organ izations, with baseball and talk of the summer school also looming. Commencement is also near. The summer school is under the manage ment of pr. J. J. Foster of the reg ular faculty, who has hal long ex- perience in organizing summer school work.
 A strong faculty has been secured and a good enrolment is expected to take place on June for the first session of six weeks with the second term beginning on July IS.
 BIBLE CLASS POPULAR
 One of the courses at the Univer- sity attracting wide attention is the Bible course tHt is beXg con dueted by Dr. George Lang. The course presents the Bible in it's his torical setting. Sunday methods and the Bible course will be given dur ing the sumnHr school under Rev. Claude ORear.
 SEEK SPECIAL RATES
 The Southern Passenger associa- tiol. has been asked to grant special rates to the summer school students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
COUNTY OFFICER RESIGNS
VIII Take Position With Limestone
 Health Unit.

HAMTLTON,. Ala, March 17.-(Spe- cial. )--George A. Box. sanitary in spsctdr for Marion county. has re, signed shis position, effective imme- diately, and will remove to Athens to take q position with the Limestone county headth unit Mir. Box has been sa nitar%. inspector of this countysfor the past Is months, his work being the sanitation of the public schools of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
DOTHAN WILL SPEND 0PELIKA FIGHTING FOR
 $575,000 FOR PAVING STATE PYTHIAN HOME
Cotton Mill May Be Built In Lee
 Metropolis

oPELIkA,s. Ala. March 17.-Spe- cial Leased Wire.;-Opelika has entered the fight for the location of the state home which will be estab lished by the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias. Announcement was made today that citizens have contributed q fund for the campaign and have pledge full support. A committee has been appointed to appear before the Pythian home commission at it's next meeting and to present Opelika's claims Opelika proposes to offer a suita blc site and to guarantee full CO., operation in the location of the home.
 MAY GET COTTON MILL
 Hopes of the establishment of cotton mill in Opelika by Lockwood. Broome X Co, cotton mill owners and engineers of Boston were high to- day, following a visit of officers of the company. No definite announce lnent was made, but Opelika's claims were presented by delegation of citizens headed by NJ. NJ. Mccall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
HORTON TO HOLD co1RT

Sudge James D. Horton will hold $ first term of circuit court here Sginning Monday. March 26. The Ewly, elected judge has held court t other counties already. however. at this will be his first time to pre-
 ile in his home county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
CHURCH SOCIAL HELD
High School Presents "COuntry Doc
 tor" At Vernon

VERNON, Ala. March 17.-(Spe- ciaL)-The Vernon Methodist Sunday school entertained at an informal oyster supper at the church Thurs day. The program included lectures of Prof. J. A. Johnson. C. F. Stapp, Prof. G. $. Smith. Rev s. z. Balck, Prof. J. DeYampert and R. F. Falk- ner, 70
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
TO-DAY 2a YEARS AGO

Twenty years ago today the teensboro Watchman announced 1t 10,550 bales of cotton had been geived in the town up to this fe, the average price ranging about { cents per pound. On this same de, the Watchman says, oscar w. tderwoGd announced his candidacy { reelection to the House of Rep fentatiVcs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
UICH sCHOOI. nEopEvs

The high school resumed work yes terday after having been closed for two weeks on account of the heat ing facilities of the building. Work is going on as usual now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
PLAN CLEAN-Ip

court house here yesterday a. which the question of clean-up campaign for the city and am antimosquito campaign later on were discussed. The town will be cleaned up immedi-
 ately and every effort made to eradi- cate mosquitoes during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-18
NIiRDER CSsE TnIEn

SRt'WTON, Ala, March 17.-tSpe- Leased Wire) )-The trial of El- s Murray on q charge of murder connection with the death ot 4les Mayo on Christmas day. 1921
 bn trlal in the circuit court here I ease having been opened Wed ida.T The case will probably be
 llileted carly next week.