The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-22
BIRMINGHAM MAN GIVEN STATE JOB BY CONVICT BOARD.
J. M. Kyser of This City and A. L. Kimbrough of Mont gomery Appointed Con-
 vict Inspectors
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU |
 THE AGE-HERAf.D ! Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 21

J. NJ. Kyser of Birmingham, asso- ciate member of the state beard of convict inspectors during the admin lstration of Governor Henderson, and A. l.. Marlborough of Montgomery, fcr- mer warden at Convict Farm No. 4 today were appointed Inspectors of the convict department by the state board of convict supervisors The appointments were approved by Gov ernor Brandon and are effective at once.
 The inspectors will make regular visits to all state prisons and make reports to the department on the work of the prisons and the condition of the men, Their duty will be simi- lar to the duty of Mir. Kyser when he was member of the board. It is probable that Mir. Kimbrough will give most of his time to the convict farm because of his experience as practical farmer, while Mir. kyser will look after the coal mines and the lumber camps.
 Formal announcement was made by GoVernpr Brandon that wardens have been named for all state prisons in Alabama except Aldrich. The super vision of State Farm No. 4 was com bined with that of kilby prison, with John s. Harris, warden of Kilby prison, as warden of the convict farm. Heyden Reid was appointed deputy warden at the convict farm.
 Davis Reappointed
 Charles R. Davis has been reap pointed warden of Flat Top prison, while N. B. Crawford has been re. tained as warden at River Falls. Other persons who had already been appointed are Mir. Harris at Kilby, George F Walls at Speigner, Dr. J. s. Howle at Wetumpka. J. D. Vines at Banner. and F. NJ. Coker at Melle Ellen.
 Deputy wardens were appointed as follows: T. l.. smith at Banner, W. A Walker at Belle Ellen. and J. II. Field It Flat Top.
 Dr. F. F. Blair was appointed physician-inspector of convicots sev- eral days ago and has already as- sumed his duties. Residence physi- clans who will serve under the direc- tion of Dr. Blair follow:
 pr. w. M Peters. l<ilby prison and Convict Farm No. 1 Dr. E. c. Givhan, Aldrich; pr. l.. F. Broughton, River Falls: pr. w. w. Pierson, Speigner: Pettus, Banner; Dr. F. w. Jones. Belle Ellen.
 TAX COMMISSION MEETS.
 The first meeting of the new state tax commission was held today, but no final plans for the work during Governor Brandon's administration were made because of the absence of Judge Bob T. Roberts of Eufaula, an associate member, who has not qual- flied and has not reached the city.
 Judge Roberts was on a vacation in Flcrida at the time Governor Bran don appointed him and was not ad- vised of his appointment until Sun day. He will arrive in Montgomery the latter part of the week
 Those who attended the first meet ing were Judge L. l.. Herzberg ot Gadsden. chairman: C. Brooks Smith of Montgomery. Frank Marquis ot Dora, and T. F. Pitts of Union | Springs MT. Pitts qualified during the day and received his commission from s, H. Elan, secretary of state
 MADORY APPOINTS OFFICERS Announcement of the appointment of three new state law enforcement officers was made today by Walter K. McAdory, chief supervisor of the than was named the successor of O. D. Moates and J. T. Clements of Tuscaloo was appointed the suc- cessor of II. W. Dill.
 Young. former sheriff of TaIla-i poosa county. will fill the place va cated by Moates' resignation. Moates rendered his resignation to become (Continued on Page Twe)