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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
1,OOO NAMEs DRAWN

Floyd Kincey of Selma, w. D. Ser ry of Orrville and l.. A. Lawrence of Plantersville, jury commissioners of Dallas county, met this morning and drew 1000 names to be placed in the jury box, enough to supply the court for about two years. These names will not be used until after the Janu- ary term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
GINNING TOTAL 13.446

tk Cotton ginned in Morgan county r. during 1928 up to Nov9mber 14,
 totaled 13,446 bales, compared with 17,25e bales ginned to the same date last year, according to figures an 2 nounced today by W. B. Davidson,
 government reporter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
COCK FIGHT RAIDED

Chief of Police Littlefield has a game rooster, heeled with steel and believed to be winner, at the city jail. which he is going to turn over to It's rightful owner. The rooster was snatched out of a mans hand by an officer in a raid on a chicken fight in South Gadsden Sunday aft ernoon. Thirty-five men were gath cred around the pit, watching the sport Eight whites and one negro were captured, along with the rooster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
BRANDON NAMES DELEGATES

Gov. W. w. Brandon today ap- pointed d-legates to attend the nlne- teenth convention of the National Rivers and Harbors congress to b, held at Washington December an ! s. as follows
 Congressman John McDuffy First district: J. Lister E.ll Second dis {. trict: Frank G. Blair, Tuscaloosa; t W. Ashcraft Florence; Victor llan son, Birmingham; Joseph Ii. Lyon Mobile: H. K. Miner. GirminnGEanl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
JAPAN FEELS QUAKE
Residents On Island Of HOndo Badly
 Frightened

5 TOKYO Dec 3.--xA sudden and se- were earth shock which lasted 40 seconds was felt at Nagova, 17 miles southwest of here on the Island of Honda at 10:13 o'clock last night, ac- cording to advices received here. Residents of the city, which is one of the largest of the empire, were badly frightened by the trembler but no damage was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
uoTEI, CLERK DISAPPEARS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 3.---t. "A. Brantley, night clerk at the Twick- enham hotel, and well known to the travelling public, has disappeared and warrant has been sworn out against him by thee hotel manage ment, charging embezzlement of s413 Brantley is thought to have gone to Athens and caught a train on the Louisville and Nashville rail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
RARE IS BrRIEn

The infant son of Mir. and Mrs. S. Elem Pullem died Sunday morning at their apartment on Brundidge street. The body was forwarded to Dothan for interment at the former home of Mrs. Pullem. Mrs. Pullem is serious ly ill of pneumonia and her condition is critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
sTokEs HEADS H. Y. P. U.

David F. Stokes was elected pres- dent of the Etowah county B. Y. P. U. at its regular monthly session here Sunday Other officers named were: Vice presidents, Miss Nora Payne, Miss Emma Firsk, Ernes. Epley and Grady Putnam; secretary treasurer, Miss Mabel McLain; chor ister Frank Machem; pianist Miss Annie Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

J. NJ. Moore, state commissioner of agriculture, will next Thursday at- tend at Chattanooga the convention of the Southern Tariff association, leaving Montgomery the preceding day From Chattanooga he will go to Washington to attend the annual convention of the commissioners Of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
GO TO ROCHESTER,

4 Friends of Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Weedon regret that Dr. Weedon's health is such that he felt it neces-
 sary to go to the Mayo hospital. They left Saturday afternoon for Rochester. Dr. Weedon is a promi-
 nent physician in Troy and during the World arswas a major in the army and spent some time in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
MRS. PONDER EXPIRES

Mrs. Cynthia Ponder will be buried Tuesday morning at Friendship church graveyard. Rev. J. A. Clark, pastor of Falkville Methodist church, to conduct the services. Mrs. Ponder died here at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs. J. J. DinsmOre. Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
PLEASED WITH PASTOR

A Splendid impression was made upon local people by pr. J. D. Hunter, pastor of the Central Methods | church, who delivered his initial ser mons here Sunday morning and eve ming. At the evening service the con- gregations of the Central Baptists and Westminster Presbyterians wor- shipped eWith the Methodists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
HANDLED MINOR CASES

Assistant Solicitor M. P. Metz was iii charge of the grand jury Monday In the absence of Solicitor Jim Davis. Only minor cases were inves- tigated, and 1t is thought that the docket will be cleared Tuesday. The grand jury has been recessed about three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
BIG PLANT BURNS
Guif Faper Company Loses x2OO,OOO
 In Fire At Mobile

MOBILE. Ala. Dec. S.-The plant of the Gulf Paper company, located in Crichton, suburb of Mobile. was destroyed by fire early today. The loss is estimated at about s90O 00u. principally to machinery. Three Mobile and Ohio railroad freight cars also were burned. Ed Angel of Fargo, N. D.. is one of the principal owners of the concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
CHURCH ORGANIZED

A new Missi lnary Baptist church was organized at Crossville Sunday and is reported to have signed up 50 charter members. It is said ar will be made for a tenn porary place of worship and a pas tor will be called soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
Southern Reported To Be Considering Double Track ing A. G. s. To Attalla And Decatur Division Line
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGfs-HERaLD : Gadsden. Ala. Dec, 3

According 10 information from Rome, Ga, the Southern railway is considering the project to double track it's lines on the A. G. S. to Attalla from Birming gham and the Rene and Decatur division from Attalla to Rome for the purpose of creating a new trunk line between Birmingham and Atlanta. It IS known the scheme has been under consideration for long time, but if is thought the Southern is not ready to put it through.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
FIRE RAzEs PLANT

With a loss estimated anywhere from s1O.000 to $20,000 and nsur- ance of only s4,000. the Jones Broth CTS Abattor in West Gadsden was destroyed by fire Monday morning. The alarm was not turned in until after the flames had gained much headway. and when the firemen ar rived they were able only to save adjoining property. About Sl,0U0 worth of tallow, some hides and meat were burned, together with all of the equipment of the plant. The fire was of unknown origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
NEWS IS PLEASING

Local Methodist leaders and friends of the Birmingham Southern college, Methodist institution of learning in Birmingham, were pleased at news received from the school that the Rock efeller foundation has offered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
DRY VIOLATION ALLEGED

Seab Vincent and wife, Hattie, well known negroes, are in the coun ty jail on the charge of violating the prohibition law. Federal and state officers, who raided their home, state they found bucket of whisky in the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
WINTER CoUGms AND COLDS

With the changeable weather which we have at this season of the year coughs and colds are very pre- yalent. Be prepared for them. Have a bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND handy. and with the first sign of a cough or cold take a dose and prevent serious ailment. FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM POUND has been the standard fami- ly cough remedy for over 3o years, brin zine. prompt relief and when once used you win never be without 1. scll everYwlt wltere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
pnsTAL RECEIpTS GAIN

Post office receipts for November amounted to s4,22S.17, as compared to $3,467.05 for the same month a year ago. This is an increase Of 20 per cent, which is regarded as a fair indication of business conditions in the Gadsden district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
OFFICER TO TESTIFY

Federal Officer A J. Roberts left Monday night for Mobile, where he will go before the grand jury to testify concerning the recent sensa- tional whisky raid in that city. He is one of 63 federal agents who will go before that body during the probe it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
TEACHERY COMPLETED

The new teachery of the Gaston school has been completed and will shortly be occupied by Principal N. J. Callen and his faculty. It was built by Joe II. Richardson, has eight rooms and is modernly equipped. Ii is the first building of its kind in inc country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
CRocER sELLs BUsINEss

Henry Schiels, well-known Selma groceryman, today sold out his busi- ness on Selma avenue to Mrs, Laura Dickinson. The purchase price was not given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
NOT TO VISIT MEXICO
Coolidge Decides Against Tour Tt
 Mexican HOrdeY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Presiden, Coolidge has decided definitely against proposals that he make a trip to the Mexican border within the next few months to meet Psesi- . dent Obregon of Mexico.
 Several factors are understood to have actuated Mir. Coolidge in mak- ing the decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
EQUIPMENT ARRIVES

The chemical laboratory and other equipment for the new central high school here has arrived and awaits the arrival of factory representatives to install it, 1t was announced by school officials Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04

F. K. Jones & G., of Memphis are grading on project D between the end Of project c and Eva. The company also is placing rock on project G. between Gandy's Cove and Cotaco creek. The rains have halted the work on the Florette road leading to Ryan's cross roads. Rock also is be- ing placed on the Danville -Deca tur highway by McQuary Brothers. Bur leson and Jackson recently have finished the work on project K from Hartselle to the school house. Shaw Co. now are finishing up the road between Hartsslle and Danville. Parker & Somerford are at work on the Falkville to McKendrie chapel highway, while Littrel Brothers are getting under way the highway from Flint to DanyjIle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
WOKE UP TOWN
Sets Fire To Residence To See some
 Action

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Char ged with having started a fire which destroyed residence "because he wanted to wake up dead burg" Rudolph We demeyer of Great Kills, Staten Is- land, wealthy nephew of Justice A. J. B. Wedemeyer of .Stapleton, was held in $2,500 bail today for arson.
 The accused is 24 years old and Staten Island representative for q large automobile concern. He is al- legged to have confessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
DRIVE IS DISCUSSED

The hospital executive committee took dinner today at the city hall and discussed the drive to be held this month to secure funds for the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
CUNNINGHAM RETuRNs

j. w. Cunningham. well known business man. has returned from Memphis and Minneapolis. where he went on special missions for the state of Alabama. MT. Cunningham was requested to assist in the in yestiSation of the resources behind some stocks which owners were seek . ing to sell in Alabama. Under the blue sky law it is necessary that state permission be given before stocks are offered for general sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04

yS.000 to the college for current ex- penses and has offered a large sum if the school can obtain larger sum from alumni and other sources. Belief was expressed here that the money necessary to obtain the en-
 dowment would be raised. The col lege is growing rapidly into one of the largest in the south it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
REV. MARsHALL LECTURE3

Kew E. r. MarshaII, presiding e1- der of the Eufaula district, who re- gently returned from an extended European tour. lectured at the Church Street Methodist church at the evening hour on conditions as they now exist in Europe, depicting the sufferings of some of the sunfor- tunate countries of the continent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04

All except one of the seven ancient wonders of the world have been de- stroyed, recent researches have de- termined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
NEW BIRMINGHAM ATLANTA LINE MAY BE SOUTHERN PLAN
TWO ROUTES URGED
 BY ROAD DELEGATIONS
Bitterness Marks Appearance Be- fore Dallas Board Of Revenue

SELMA. Ala. Dec. 3.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Bitterness was mani fest by rival delegations of Wilcox county citizens who appeared before the board of revenue this morning to urge their claims to the state high way route Part of the petitioners asked that the Ackerville route be chosen and part urged that the Boy kin Bridge route was the proper one. S. c. Godbold of Camden spoke for the Boyl<in Bridge delegation, claim ing that the road should be built by the most direct route. and declared that the Boykin Bridge route was about six miles shorter than the Ack erville route. He also stated that should the Boykin route be chosen the citizens of Tilden would supply the gravel and maintain that part of the road.
 John Miller, attorney of Camden spoke for the Ackerville route, say ing that route would be of the most good to the greatest number of peo- pie. and that Selma's business inter- ests would profit more by it. These discussions were heated and placed the Dallas county board of revenue in a predicament in assuming the re- sponsibility. However, at the con- clusion of the arguments the board pledged it's readiness to cooperate with Wilcox county in determining which route should be used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
ROAD BUILDING sLOwS

Adverse weather conditions of the past few weeks have caused a slow ing up of road building in Morgan county. 1t was announced Monday by M. S. Bingham, county engineer The work, however, is being pushed as rapidly as weather conditions will permit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04
Tn ENTERTAIN SPORTSNIEN

Dallas county Will have the pleas- ure of entertaining about 200 sports men in January at a field tryout which will take place six or eight miles out from Selmt. It was stated today that Ty Cobb, famous baseball player, will participate in the meet. Much enthusiasm is being manifest ed among Selma sportsmen and the meet will no doubt be a great sue cess in this section, as there are great many lovers of sports in Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-04

Tests of a form of lead in the treatment of cancer are being made in England.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20
FORFEITURE NOTICE

TO MRS. T. J. ERICKSON MARION
 ERICKSON, NORMAN A. BRICK.
 SON HARRY THISTED, H, C.
 ROSS AND D. w. WALKER, THEIR
 HElRS EXECUTORS ADMINS
 TRAITORS AND ASSIGNS:
 You are hereby notified that dur ing the years 1921 and 1922, One Thousand Dollars ($1OO0OO) in labor and improvements have been made and expended upon the Lucky Strike group of mining claims, consisting of four claims, to-wit: Lucky Strike; Lucky Strike Extension No. 1 North east; Lucky Strike Extension No Northeast; Lucky Strike Extension No. l Southwest and the Porcupine mining claim, all situate about one mile in Northwest direction from Lake Mckinley in the Cordova Mining and Recording District, Territory of Alaska, in order to hold said claim under the provisions of Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said mining claim for the years 1921 and 1922; said labor constitut- ing the assessment work for the years 1921 and 1922; and if within ninety (90) days after the last publication of this notice you fail or refuse to pay to the undersigned your respective proportion expended by me for said annual labor and improvements le- gally required to hold said claims as aforesaid, together with the cost of this notice, all your right, title, inter- est, estate and equity in and to said claim will become the property of the undersigned your co-owner under said section 2324, Revised Statutes of the United States.
 E. s. MALONE First publication, January 22. 1923. Last publication, April 23, 1923.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20
RICH GEMS FOUND
 IN INDIAN MOUND

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Feb. 2O.-In- formation that necklace, valued at S15, ,OOO, containing 300 fresh-Water pearls, was unearthed from the Hope well Indian Mound, near Chillicothe, last summer has just been made pub lie.
 Dr. w. c. Mills, Director of the Ohio State Archaeological Society, said: "This is the finest necklace ever found among the mound builders rel ics. The gems are the property of the State. An offer of S15,OoO for them was refused.
 Several of the gems were polished and in perfect condition. The major ity, however, were imperfect.
 At the big Pricer Mound, near Bain- bridge, another valuable find was made recently, when ceremonial quartz spearhead, over 14 inches in length, was dug up. This is the larg- est spearhead ever found in Ohio. The valuable relic had been washed out of the mound onto the property of Mrs. Mary Wood. It is now in the posses sion of the State Archaeological So- ciety.
 A grand rush of mound openers is expected in this vicinity this spring and summer, due to the recent valu- able finds.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20
By A. J. DIMOND,
In the Pathfinder of Alaska

In the most ancient meaning known to us of the term, pioneer was a soldier detailed to build roads, dig trenches and make bridges. He went in advance of the army, in front even of the vanguard. The pioneers, whether in advance or retreat, were always between the army and the enemy And in it's later meanings, the original sense in which the word was used has survived. A pioneer, in modern parlance, and apart from its purely military signification, is one who goes ahead marches in front-into the wilderness of land or sea-or of thought or action-and explores and clears the land, makes the roads and builds bridges, so that others may safely follow. Not for the pioneers are the easy ways or the soft things of life. His body and mind must be hardened and in ured to something sterner and more rigorous. He must always face the unknown. He is ever between the main body of civilized society and the enemy.
 Every aga and nation have given us these chosen few who were un- contented with the ordinary ways and modes of living They felt smoth- cred and constricted by fences and walls. Their very natures rebelled against the mandates on every hand to drive slowly here, and move slow 1y there, and to walk not at all wonder. They hated the limitations, the necessary Limitations, imposed upon them by the mass who were content to till the farm or tend the loom as their fathers had before them. They longed for the broad spaces, the wide and fenceless hor- icons, the deep and trackless forests, and the streams that had never known the disfigurement of bridge. Such were and sGcn are the pioneers.
 The pioneers are brave con- pany. There are many people of high and splendid courage who have not the spirit of pioneers. But no true pioneer is without courage The terms "pioneer" and coward" are incompatible if not contradictory And courage. we all realize, is the greatest and most essential thing in life, for without it nothing that is good or beautiful, neither truth, nor honor, nor virtue can long survive. And the highest type of courage is the courage to foce what the pioneers face-the unknown No coward will ingly confronts what he cannot see. He feels safe only on the beaten trails and in the crowded places.
 The pioneers of Alaska have in spirit many ancestors. Such was the man who in the month of August, in the year 1492, set sail from Palos, Snain, into the western ocean, to find the land that he concluded must
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Super. vising Architects Office, Washington, D. C., January II, 1923. - SEALED PROPOSALS will be opened in this office at p. m., May 10, 1923, for the construction of the United States Post Office and Court House, at Cordova, Alaska. Drawings and specifications may be obtained from J. w. Roberts, supervising Superintendent, 403 P. o. Bldg., San Francisco, Calif., the Gus todlan or the site at Cordova, Alaska. or at this office, in the discretion of the Supervising Architect Jas. A, Wetmore, Acting Supervising Archi- tect.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20

But the Hand that made us caught
 us up and hewed a nation From the frozen fastness that so
 long was His alone. Loud we sang adventuring, and lust fly we tested;
 Quarreled and fought, and then
 forgot the taunt, the blow, the
 jeers;
 Sinned and slaved and vanished
 we the giant men who wrested Truth from out a dream wherein
 we planned surpassing years. Like the Romans of old, we who are left may say to the spirits of the departed: Pioneers, we who are about to die salute you!"
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-20
Pioneers of Alaska

1 exist on the other side of the earth. Such were those who first settled
 America, forming narrow fringe
 along the Atlantic seaboard; those
 who pushed on to the base of the | Appalachian mountains; those who
 went beyond the mountains into the
 broad reaches of the Mississippi val , ley; those who pushed across the
 great plains of the mid-continent;
 across the deserts; over the mighty
 Rockies; and finally, after three 1 thousand miles of march, recoiled against the Pacific Ocean. And such
 were those brave adventurers who 1 in modern times have gone, at the
 expense of incredible toll and hard
 ship to themselves, into the last few
 unknown regions of the earth. The
 name of the pioneers is legion. And Ulysses and Columbus, and Davy
 Crockett and Daniel Boone and Kit
 Carson are just as much our brothers as though they had crossed the Valdez Glacier, run the Five Finger Rapids, or explored the Arctic Coast from Point Barrow east.
 The original pioneers of Alaska were the Russians. Considering the limited means at their command they accomplished much in the work of exploration. No one can read the early history of Alaska without feel ing an admiration for the hardy, brave and energetic men whose names have survived to this day. Baranoff may be justly compared to COrtez. But away from the coast, the Russians made no lasting inn pression on the country, and when the Americans came it was almost as little known and as much wilder ness as it had been before the advent of the Russians.
 After the early explorations of the Russians, the pioneer spirit was not attracted to AldShd LOT Hldlly years. It's reputation of being a land of ice was too persistent and too wide spread. The discovery of gold at Dawson in 1897 gave the necessary impetus. Every man with the spirit of the pioneer recognized the call And the response was mighty Years ago. on one of the great mountains of the Alaska Range, on ridge about four thousand feet above the base of the mountain, I witnessed great snowslide. It was in the month of May, and at that altitude the snow had not appreciably melted under the rays of the sun, but the exposed rocks had been warmed. and the winters accumulation of snow had lOosened. The slide, start ing several thousand feet above me, almost at the very top of the noun tain, with deep and ominous roar, gathered power and momentum as it came; held for an instant by an intervening hollow or vale, it filled the depression and flowed over, and the thousands upon thousands of