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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
liquor. The board of pardons recon. mended clemency in both cases.
PARnnN ROARD CALLED

The state board of pardons has called special meeting for Wednes- day for the consideration of the ap- peal for the communication of the death sentence imposed on Dossey Rivers, convicted of the murder of Carl A. Brill deputy sheriff in Mobile county. Governor Brandon began consideration Monday of the appeal for the communication of the death sentence imposed on Frank Graham. negro. in Talladega county for the murder of John w. Burk, deputy sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

JASPER. Ala, March 19.-News was received in Jasper Sunday of the death at East Liverpool, O., of Mrs. Katherine Crawford. mother oi Mrs. John NJ. Roquemore of Jasper Mrs Crawford was 91 years of age and was well known in Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SEARCH FOR YOUTH

Police here nave been asked to aid in the search for Neal Daly, son of MT. and Mrs. James Daly of Pros- pect, Tenn, who wandered from his home Sunday evening. according to news received from the father by Chief of Police J. E. Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DOKEYs' CEREMONIAL

Anniston Dokeys will go to Gads- den Tuesday night to confer with the Green City organization on plans for a big ceremonial to be held in that city next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MRS. RJTH PHILLIPS

cial)-Mrs. Ruth Phillips. 19, who died at Choccolocco Saturday night after an illness of two years, was buried at Harmony church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband and four sisters and three brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
ERWIN TO BE ARRAIGNED

Truenan, Erwin, young Maxwell born man who shot and killed l.. F. Downey in the formers store at that place in January, will be arraigned in the circuit court here next Monday Erwin voluntarily surrendered. De- fendant claimed that Downey at- tempted to shoot him and that he fired with his pistol to protect his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
HOME DEsTRoYEp

The home of Williams Cowan in Brown Valley was destroyed by fire Saturday night, according to news W. P. Goodwin, together with much feed stuff and an automobile was burned at Albertville Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MRS, PAUL J. BROWN

DECATUR, Ala. March 19.-(Spe- cial.)-t'uneral services were held Monday for Mrs. Paul J. Brown, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. b. $. Blackwell, after an illness of only one week. The services were con~ ducted by Rev. George M.s Davenport. pastor of the First Methodist church of Huntsville, formerly pastor of the First Methodist church at Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
BLAST BRINGS FREAK

A peculiar formation of rock re- sembling closely the skeleton of a human being has been discovered near Somerville The formation was exposed when the top of cave near rock quarry fell in following an explosion at the uuarry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DORA BUSY PLACE

Victor Carmichael. of Dora, in Jas per, Monday gave an optimistic account of business conditions at that place. The car situation at Dora Is entirely satisfactory, Mr. Carmich ael said and the mines are running every day in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
CHAIN GANG FOR DRINKERS

Mayor Burns. acting on the theory that without customers there would be no sale of whisky, began lm- posing hard labor sentences for drunk in Alabama City. The first case of the kind drew fine of S25 and a sentence of 30 days on the chain gang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
TOUR BY CHANCELLOR REVEALS SENTIMENT FOR K. OF p. HOME I. M. Dix of Albany Visits
 WyIam, Fayette and
 AIbertviIIe
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD Albany -Decnfur Ala March 10

Widespread sentiment among Py- -hians for the completion of the Py- Lhian home at an early date was ,ound by T. M. Dix, grand chancellor of Alabama. who has returned to his nome here following visits to Wy am, Fayette and Albertville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SERMON BY RADIO

Radio fans kept at home by bad weather Sunday evening enjoyed a sermon in Albany Decatur. The ser mon of pr. James E. billiard of Bir- mingham. whC has often spoken in the Twin Cities was broadcasted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
PREPARING FOR REUNION

Gen. John H. Wilson, of this city, who has been in Tampa, Fla, with Mrs. Wilson since last fall. expects to return to Anniston about April l and vii begin to make preparations for going to New Orleans for the annual Confederate reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
LEGION WANTS CHICKENS

The Etowah county post of the American Legion has called fir do- nations of chickens for a poultry farm on the reservation of the new plIth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DIR. FELL TO LECTURE

Dr. Edward Lee Pell, we'll known lecturer and author of Richmond, Va, will speak at the First Baptist church, Decatur, Thursday evening under the auspices of the mems brotherhood class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
ENDoRsE BOARDS ACTION

Indorsement of the course Of the county board of education in the employment of rural supervisor of schools was contained in 9 reso- lution adopted by the Calhoun counly reading circle,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
CLEAN HOTEL

Inspectors of the state board of health have rated the Printup hotel of this city as being 100 per cent clean and sanitary, according to stan dards of the 'department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
A RARE JEWEL

Oliver Madison, negro. head cook at the Printup Hotel. has made the remarkable record of having worked continuously at his job for 1900 days. In 20 years service he has never lost day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SAM NELSON ARRESTED

Sam Nelson was arrested on the charge of violating the prohibition law following the finding of some mash and fermenters at his home at Altoona Sunday night. Frank Lyle was arrested by cit wand county police Sunday night on charges of selling whisky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
S, B. ARNOLD

ANNISTON. Ala. March 19.-(Spe- cial.)-Funeral service for Steven Barrow Arnold. was held Sunday morning at the Oxanna Methodist church. Mir. Arnold was stricken by influenza four days before his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
JOHN GALLAHAR

ANNISTON. Ala, March 19.-Funer- al services for John Callahan, a far mer were held Sunday afternoon at Bethlehem church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SEAY IN GEORGIA

W. W. Seay, manager of the traf- fic bureau of the Chamber of Com merce. was called to Dalton, Ga, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Seay's aunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
EASTERN STAR MEETS
rlomaton Host To East Alabama
 Members

FLOMATON. Ala. March 19.-Dis- trict No. 31 of Eastern Stars of Ala bama held their school of instruction with Flomaton chapter Saturday night, under the direction of Mrs. Louise Reed. grand matron of the state of Alabama. The chapters of Atmore. Brewton, Pollard and Flo maton were represented with large delegations. with the chapter of this city entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
HATCHERY ovERsToCKED

W. H. Tubbs, who installed 3,2oo capacity egg incubator some time ago for the purpose of matching eggs for the public, states he is not able to accommodate all who wanted eggs matched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MRS. R. L. sELE

ALBANY, Ala. March 19--(Spe. cial.)-Rev. l.. F. Goodwin was ir Trussville Sunday to attend the flu. neral of his sister. Mrs. B. l.. Self who died Friday at Springfield, Mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
ALABAMA DEATHS
MRS. SAI.J.JE GAVIN

GADSDEN, Ala, March 19.--(Spe- eial)-AIrs. Sallie Gwin. 3s, died d. her homo at Murray Cross Sunday night and was buried at Mount Ia hor cemetery Monday morning. De- ceased is survived by her husband and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
COMMANDER HOWLE IS PLANNING FOR NEXT PERIOD OF TRAINING Truman Erwin to Be Ar-
 raigned in Staying
 Case
ANNISTON BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERAL AnnfstOn. Ala. March 10

Lieutenant Tom Blake Howle has been designated as a commanding of ficer of the headquarters company at Oxford. Lieutenant Howle will begin at once to make preparations for the summer training period at Camp Mo Clellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
TO CONDUCT MISSION

Rev. Valentine G. Lowrey, rector of Saint Marks Episcopal church. has announced that Dr. Frank J. Mallett, rector of St. Pauls Episco- pal church, New Albany. Inda is com ing to Troy to hold mission for the week beginning Sunday, April 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
YoUTH BREAKS HIP

J. B. Wedgeworth, Jr., 7-year -old son of Mfr. and Mrs. J. D. Wedgeworth of Wentworth. Hale county, was brought tero last night for. medical treatment. The boy broke his right hip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DOG INFECTED

Reports from the state laboratory at Montgomery today showed that a dog which went on rampage Fri day and bit young. girl had rabies. The child will take the anti-ra bic treatment Owners of other dogs have been given warning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
F1DDLERs CONVENTION

An time fiddlers' convention is to be held at Yolande March 30 J. P. Shelton, president of the Tus- caloosa Singing association, is on the program
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
STILL CAPTURED

Federal and state officers captured 8 100-gallon still in Whorton Bend and arrested Denver Owen, alleged operator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SPELLING IT RAPIDLY

& State law enforcement officers, working with federal county offi- cers, have destroyed 101 stills in 4Ala- bama since March 1. Reports of field slnen through Friday night reported a ,total of 101 and other reports will bring the total for the first IS days to more than 110. Walter K. Me- Adory. chief supervisor, believes the record of 132 established last month
 will be broken before the end or March; reports during the past 4S hours showed the destruction of five stills in Shelby, two in Blount. ono in Madison, one in Walker and one in Lee. During the month. the off cers have poured out 5000 gallons of mash and 549 gallons of liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
CLAYTON TO PRESIDE
Goes To Opeiika To Hold Court
 AuriI

April
 OPELIKA, Ala, March 19.-(Special Leased Wire. ) - The United States district court wil open in Opeltka April 9. Judge Henry D. Clayton will preside. The grand and petit jurors were drawn Monday. Judge G. P. Butler. judge. of probate of Lee county, who recently underwent a serious operation fat the Alabama hospital, has recovered sufficiently to be removed to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
EDITOR RETURNS

Editor c. F. Dodson of the Gle burne News at Heflin has returned to his home in the Cleburne town people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MRS. A. MT. DINS,toRE

ALBANY, Ala, March 19.-(Spe. cial.)-The funeral of Mrs. A. M Dinsmore, 77, was held Friday a, Falkville, this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

Announcement has been made of tho engagement of Miss Lottye Petty to Mr. Alfred B. Holt. The ceremony will be performed in Peoria, Ill.,, April 26. This is the birthplace of the e.to-be,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DEBATE ATTRACTS
Troy High School Pupils Arc Inter-
 eBted

TROY. Ala, March 1s.- (Speciai Leased Wire.)-Troy High school is much interested in the annual Auburn debating contest to be held at Au- burn April 14 and expects to be rep resented. A triangular debate will be held at Troy between Troy and two other high schools of other coun- ties. Then an affirmative and a neg ative team will be selected to go to Auburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

The Chilean Nitrate committee Tuesday evening will show motion picture White Magic" It will ad- vocate use of nitrate of soda for overcoming the boil weevil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
NITRATE FOR FARMERS

The Pike County Farm bureau has received two carloads of nitrate of soda ordered comparatively by mem bers. Farmers are hauling fertilizer to their farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
D0CT0RS 0E STATE INVITED GUESTS OF
 HOSPITAL OPENING
Governor Brandon Among Those Attending Funeral of
 Tuscaloosa Woman

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, March 1s.- Preparations are being made for the opening of the new Druid City hos pital March 28. In the receiving lines will be officers of various civic clubs, social clubs ana women's or ganizations. city and county officials. nurses and physicians and contribu- tors of memorial rooms. Charles Morris is chairman of the general comittee, Hugo Friedman. reception, Mrs Tom Hill, decorations, and Mrs. Annie Townsend is general secre- tary on arrangement. Special invi- tatiobs will be mailed to all phy- sicians and druggists in Fayette, Hale, Sumter, Pickens. Walker, Bibb and Greene counties and to promi- nent physicians in Birmingham. Mo- bile, Montgomery and Selma. Heads of hospitals, head nurses, wholesale drug dealers and out-of-town con trtbutors will receive special invi- tations. The Boy Scouts will be In charge of parking arrangement. The cost of this hospital was 3,50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
GOVERNOR AT FUNERAL

Governor W. W. Branion Sunday attended the funeral of Mrs. James Rice. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Rice died from gas aspny xlation in the bath room O. her he me Satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

There are 556.OoO seeds in bushel of wheat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
FRANKLIN MAN PARoLED

Governor Brandon today issued pa- roles to Henry Dickerson, of Frank lin, convicted of assault with intent to murder, and Charles, Master. of Sumter, sentenced for manufacturing
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Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
GEN. RODRIGUEZ
TAKES COMMAND
BORDER TROOPS

General Alvarado Rodriguez. who
has been assigned to succeed Gen.
cral Jesus Ferrcira in command of
federal troops in Baja California,
arrived in Mexicali yesterday from
Mexico Citysand was given rous-
ing reception ut the railroad sta
tion by host of his friends. Many
Americans who made General Rodri-
guez acquaintance when he was in
MeXicali two years ago, were among
those to greet him.
During his residence in Mexicali
two years ago, General Rodriguez
was greatly interested in sports, es-
peeially baseball, and the team he
developed is well remembered as one
of the best Mexicai ever had.
General Ferreira, who has been
appointed to an important army
command, was given II farewell re.
ception by the officers of his staff
prior to his departure from Mexi.
cali.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
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PERSONALS

Mrs. Joe 1laliowell of Imperial
was among the out-oftown visitors
i'll the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stuckett of
the Tamarack ranch were FL Centre
visitors yesterday.
Mrs. Howard P. Meyer left for
Los Angeles yesterday, and will re-
turn about the middle of next week.
Mark Washburn and Earle Davis
are among those planning to motor
to San Diego for the week end.
Mrs. Leroy Merchant and child
ren, and Mrs. Merchant s mother,
Mrs. Smith, have returned from San
Diego.
Mrs. T. f. Young and daughter,
Ruth, were here from Calexico ves-
terdav.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont j., Reid left
Yesterday for weekend trip to
Yuma
Miss Georgiana Garden, state sup
erintendent of attendance, is ex-
pccted here tomorrow from Sacra-
mento, and will spend several days
here with Mrs. A. w. Swanson,
county attendance officer.
l.. G. Lee left last night for Los
Angeles on business.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. l.. Duff left to-
day for San Diego where they will
spend the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Shanks of
Brawley were noted in the city to-
day.
Theodore Gronev returned from a
business trip to Los Angeles this
morning, having decided not to go
to San Francisco, as originally plan
ned.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Morgans and
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ". Sears will form
n week end party at the Scars
nouptaiu eottaGn at Jacumba
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
Talk
Advertising At
Imperial Meet

Continued from page IL
to california and to.ecombat propa )
ganda seeking to divert toifiast trait
fie to Los Angeles via Blythe and
Ehrensberg. Ma. !.
Gartnwaite Has Plan
E. L. Garthwaite outlined a plan
for assisting the farmer by having
the Associated Chambers appoint II
man experienced in each of the
lines of industry in which the ranch
crs are engaged, who will meet with
men appointed by the farm centers,
the bankers and the business men,
to devise means for improving the
acreage, quality and marketing of
each of the valley products. The
chair appointed II. H. Clark to
represent the Associated Chambers
among the cotton men, aud other APP
pointments will be made with the
recommendation of the farm ad-
visor.
Due to an objection by Calexico
to the provisions of the new by
laws, regarding the amount to be
paid by each chamber for dues, q
resolution was passed that copies
of Calexico s objection be sent to
each of the chambers for their con-
sideration, and that final action
in adopting or rejecting the by
laws be deferred until the next
meeting. Calexico objected to be-
ing assessed for dues in proportion
to its membership, as provided for
III the new bylaws.
+. W. Greer submitted 4 report on
advertising obtained for the valley
at the American Legion convention
i'll San Francisco, and his eomputa-
tion showed that the publicity given
the valley because of Boulder Can
yon dam articles in the metropolitan
papers would have cost thousands
of dollars had it been paid for He
also submitted. a copy of his.report
to the Imperial Irrigation District
on work accomplished at the con-
vention.
The committee appointed to OBJ
tain pictures of Imperial Valley to
be displayed in Agricultural Hall
at the University of California, was
empowered to obtain the pictures
at IN expense not to exceed $l5.
S446.52 in Treasury
j. l.. Travers, treasurer, reported
q balance of $446.52 in the treasury,
and his intention to make it grow.
\ resolution was passed protest
ing against reported removal of
United States cavalry from Camp
kearney to the Preside Of Mont
Grey, to which the San Diego Cham
Der of Commerce has objected.
\ communication from the United
States Chamber of Commerce, ask
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
Malay Mission
: : Worker is Here
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beaten and robbed by tramps ana
thugs, and on one occasion i'm Rus
sia, he was taken as n Nihiist and
almost went to Siberia forlife.
lie was found BY the Sisters or
st. Anthony coRveht ON the iSlanl
Of Martins, Just esEst of Madaaas
cor, November II, 1871, s,lnons II
dead bodies, believed tc be those o.
relatives who had succumbed to
,he ravag"s Of yellow feyel. At
that time he was less than a year
I'D. He was taken to England
shortly afterwafd and grew up there
being graduated from a theological
college. With other missionaries,
he was sert to Africa and on Oc.
tobcr s, 1898 was captured bw wild
tribe. For nearly three years he
remained 81 captive, during which he
suffered a living death.
He Always Walks
He made :. vow that he would
walk the rest - his life, preaching
the gospel. if ~ were rescued from
ais captors. lis happy event oc
"urred March 3, 1926, and the first
Of the following January saw himi
started on his long journey. His
body IS covered with scars as a !
constant reminder of his terrible
African impriaa
He speaks 90 languages and uses
10 of .hem in ms sermons, 1t is
nothing for hi;I to cover up to ~
niles day, md lie never accepts !
Ii ride. Wher. possible he ALWAYS !
uses the railroad tracks for walk |
ing. as he can make better lime |
that Wav.
Following !. few days stay here, |
he intends going to Yuna, anl
tlcnce TO Arile1.a and into Mexico |
Following Mexico, he plans To on
tinue OH down through Central Am
erica 70 South america and remain |
there for sevea::l years. He wears
the garb of Il clergyman Of the
Episcopal church, in which he VS.
ordained, brt prcaehcs unGenomi
nationally. i,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
Mrs. Cavanaugh !
OF Calexico Dies


Mrs. Earl Cavanaugh, wife of q
prominent Calexico grocer, died this
morning at the FL Centre hospital
following an illness of several
months. Besides her husband she is
survived by two small daughters
Winifred and Blanche. Funeral
arrangements have not been com
pleted, pending the arrival of rcla-
tives from the east, though it: will
probably be held Tuesday. j
The deceased was q woman of
very charming personality and was
popular in the social and church life
of caleyico. Her untimely death is
mourned by a wide circle OF friends
in the south end Of the valley who
extend to the bereaved husband and
family their sincere sympathy. fe
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
4l--WHEEL BRAKES
DO HAIR RAISING
STUNTS in [. A.

After demonstrating the cffici.
cney of fouy-whcel brakes rs Il
prevention against skidding in sS
towns stretched cut from Pontiac,
Michigan to Los Angeles, the Oak
land True Blue Traveller did her
stuff before interested throngs in
fen of Southern California's cities.
"Thev wanted to try the Oakland
cut on tho most slippery streets in
Los Angeles, = says Clias. d. Mer-
rails, FL Centre Oakland dealer.
$50 the tire department was
consulted and they learned that
les Feiiz boulevard just east of
Western Avenue in Los Angeles is
a veritable skating rink for motor
ears in wet weather. The boule-
ward slopes to the east at this
point and the oil dripping from the
vast number Of motor ears tha:
travel this route makes il exceed.
inglv dangerous for travel in wei
weather. =
ITO make the test public the
people OF Hollywood were advised
that the brake test would be held
;snd there were hundreds of people
on hand to see the fun.
Gaining a succd of 30 miles an
hour, Clay Riser, who drove the
ear to the coast from Pontiac,
swung the wheel over to the left
tC make the turn and the car in
stantly responded, making the turn
in safety and stopping within 80
Feet, without skidding in the least.
The ear was again driven IN
the boulevard at fast clip and
beaded direct for the eurbing. The
hrakes were applied and the car
came to a smootS quick stop on
the wet p2vem2rt without skidding
:: fraction Of an inch from its
straight course.
'tn Glendale, Mayor Robinson Of
shat city rode in the Oakland dur
ing the demonstrations there and
stated that he was scared within
in inch Of lis life on the first
ri lie when at 80 miles an hour, Ris-
ser swung the Oakland around the
corner 1T the intersection, where
The streets had been thoroughly |
soaked for the occasion. Once /,
through the first thrill, he felt as
secure as when driving on q dry
pavement.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27

sKeVs~N-
ing the Associated Chambers for its
referendum vote on national re-
forestation, was referred to the ex-
ecntive committee with power to
act.
The cup won by the Ho,tville
high school stock Judging team
I at the Riverside fair, was pre-
sented to the team by Presi-
q dent Cuff. This cup will be
competed for annually by the
\ high schools of the valley. Re
marks were made by the agri-
4 cultural instructors of Holtville
and Brawley high schools.
Previous to the business meeting
a delightful supper prepared by the
Imperial Valley press., 1923-10-27
Saturday, October n, 1923


BUSINESS. Women 5 club and served
by. high schoolgirls was enjoyed.
Jack Bransby entertained with q
number of clever selections. and the
business men were visited by q
group of school children dressed in
Japanese costume, who delighted
them with the quaintness of their
costumes and q japanese song.
The visitors were welcomed to
imperial by N. Il. Mackey of the
8lmpei9l Chamber of Commerce, af-
ter which the meeting was turned
over to President T.. w. Cuff ali
On invitation from INLAND, fhe
next meeting will be held ms that
citv.