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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TA[LAP0 P00SA FINDS HANDSOME PROFIT
 IN PECAN RAISING
Many Acres Being Set in Pe- cans-FieId Day Held At
 Alexander City

ALEXANDER CITY. Ala, April 14 Special l.)-Tallapoo county has gained considerable reputation dur growing center. and to this she is now adding oceans. Some of the most profitable peacan orchards In Ala bama are located in Tallapoosa county, and additions are being made to those orchards yearly by others who are launching out Into the busi- ness
 The raising of oceans is not con fined to any one particular part of the county, but they are being raised to some extent over the county. However, the territory adjacent to Alexander city and Camp Hill seem to be showing most interest in the industry, as more people are engaged in raising those fine nuts in these localities than at other places in the county.
 Among those who have shown most interest in oceans In this section are Benjamin Russell, R. D. Dark. c. c. Adams. Jr. and Harlan and Son, all of whom have put out hundreds of tires. Others are engaged to some ex- tent In growing oceans for their own use, and of this number there are many. They will gradutlly broaden out and set out more trees.
 The Tallapoosa county variety of oceans are unexcelled in flavor and size anywhere in tho country, as has been shown by comparisons with oceans raised In other sections of the country.
 One of the largest pecan orchard ds in the country Is located In Talla- poosa county. near Camp Hill and the farm Is that of J. A. Kernodle. known as 'Pecanodle". This orchard has ex- hibits on at all of the fairs, big and little, adjacent to Alabama and never fails to cop a reasonable number of prizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MORE EDUCATION WILL MEAN LESS CRI M E SAYS JUDGE W. E. FORT
Birmingham Jurist Addresses Auburn Students At
 ConVoCati0n

AUBURN. Ala. April 4-(Special) Declaring that universal education providing for minimum of high school education Tor every boy and girl In the United States is the only solution for the crime wave which Is sweeping the country. Judge William F. Fort of the criminal division of the circuit court of Jefferson county described to Auburn students at con vocation exercises the effects of crime and the supreme importance of regard for law and order. Judge Fort was the guest of President spright D6well while at Auburn.
 Preceding Judge Forts address Bishop William G. Mcdowell. former Iy rector of the Episcopal church at Auburn, introduced Rev. George, the new rector at Auburn. Judge Fort, speaking on the subject of law and order, described in detail some of the results of the wave of crime throughout the country. He named as the chief causes, lack of educa- tion, intemperance and gambling.
 The final and only solution of the crime wave" said Judge Fort. ''is universal education of the masses. and I believe every boy and girl in this great country should have the op- portunity to acquire at least a high school education. Intemperance is also one of the great contributors to crime, and the prevalence of the gambling spirit everywhere plays its part in the affair"
 Judge Fort said the trouble with the average citizen Is that he does not fully understand the true mean Ing and worth of law and order, which Is the basis of our civilization. He urged the young men present to adopt as their slogan in life: Play the game fairly and squarely," as 1t Is played in college athle ties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Physicians Meet Thursday In Mobile For Annual Session

rick will welcome the state physi- clans on behalf of the Mobile County Medical society.
 The annual message of the presi- dent will be given at this session, as well as the reports of the other off cers and of the various standing committees.
 The session on Wednesday evening will be open to the public and will be featured by an address by Lieut.. Gov. Charles s. Mcdowell, according to the official program.
 There are approximately 1000 mem bers of the association in the state, 1t Is said and a large attend ance is expected at the annual meet Ing here.
 Prior to the opening of the session of the state body on Tuesday, rail road surgeons of Alabama will meet here Monday night and perfect or ganization of the Alabama State As sociation of Railroad Surgeons, 1t is announced by Dr. Marion Inge. chief surgeon of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road Addresses will be made at this time by Dr. J. R. Garner. chief sur geon of the Western of Alabama; Dr. $. W. Welsh. state health officer. and pr. Inge. The constitution and by laws will be adopted at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15

MOBILE. Ala, April 14.-Severa1 hundred physicians from all sections of the state, composing the member ship of the Alabama Medical associa- tion, will gather in Mobile Tuesda y for the annual session of that body, which will continue for four days. Preparations for the gathering were being completed by the local commit tees here today, 1t was stated by Dr. G. C. Fitzpatrick, president of the Mo- bile county society. Besides the busi- ness sessions there will be a number of entertainment features, including a reception and dance at the Elks club and a boat ride on Mobile bay. The business meetings will be held at the Battle House auditorium.
 The program will consist of dis cussions on many diseases. and some of the most prominent physicians will take part. The sessions will continue through Friday morning. when off cers will be elected and certain com mittees revised
 The first session will be called at 10:3O o'clock Tuesday by Dr. w. s. Britt of Eufaula, president. The ad- dress of welcome on the part of citi- zens of Mobile will be given by Mayor R. V. Taylor and Dr. Kilpat-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HE'S GOOD SPORT
Enterprise Citizen Generous In Novel
 Advertisement

ENTERPRISE, Ala. April IA Especial. .)-Marvin Brackin. we'll known citizen, is a good sport. ac cording to an advertisement he in serted in the Ledger here this week. With the coming of spring and the ia ascination of corraling the finny tribe fastly gripping disciples of Sir Isaac, many persons are looking for excuses to slip away awhile from business. MT. Brackin's advertise ment, which is attracting considera- ble attention, reads as follows:
 'I have several nice hoop nets and trammel nets that 1 am anxious to loan to those who would like this sort of fishing. I'm not the sort of fellow that would expect you to bring me a bunch of fish for the use of these nets, and if you forget to bring the nets back when you get through with them, why, that's all right, too"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CAPITAL HALL OF FAME
Many Photographs Of Former Gov
 crnors Grace Walls

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April It, "Governor's Hall" is the name of the first corridor of the Alabama state capitol.
 Beginning with that of Governor William Wyatt Bibb. first governor of Alabama, lS19-1S2l, the portraits run on downward to more modern date, Governor Bibb was also gov ernor of the Alabama territory from 1St7 to 1919, before admitted into the union of states.
 Other governors portraits hanging in the hall are those of John Gill Shorter, 1S6163, Robert M. Patton, 1S65-6S Gabriel Moore, 1S29-31; !; Charles Henderson, 1915-19; John A.. Winston, 1S53-57; Arthur F. Bagby, 1S37-41; Braxton B. Conner, 19o7-1l: George $. Houston, 1S747S; Joseph r. Johnston. 1S96-1900; Thomas G.. Jones, 1S90-94; William C. Oates. IS94-96; Benjamin Fitzpatrick, 1S4l-45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
FARM BUREAU TO PAY OUT COTTON MONEY
Payments Will Make Total of P
 Cents For Middling

MONTGOMERY Ala. April 1a- Members of tho Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association through out the state will receive their share of $75O,o0o distribution within the next few days, according to an announcement made by Allen Northtngton, general manager of the cotton association.
 The payment will be the fourth for two cents a pound, bringing the total received by members up to 22 cents basis middling. it was stated Writing of checks has already be- gun and members should receive them by May 1. MT. Northington said Further payments will be made with substantial sales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
ASKS CO.,
Hoover Wants Business Men To Aid
 Railroads

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Com- mercial organizations were asked by Secretary Hoover today to cooperate with railroad managements in q na- tional effort to get the large volume of railroad traffic expected during 1929 handled eXpeditiousIy and with cut congestion.
 Pointing out that railroads have made heavy investments in increas- ing facilities and equipment in q let ter to various trade bodies. MT Hoover declared that 1t was vital that shippers assist by taking lu winter coal supplies during the sum n CT by loading cars lv capacity and by reducing car reconsis snment and refrainIng from demanding excess car supply in operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
STATE GETS MOST IF |TS OATS AND MEAT ELSE WHERE
Surprise Shown by Study ot Home Grown and Shipped
 In Products
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE Al GE-1 ERAID lrzx-,-., Alo AnrIl IA

Alabama people consume Alabama poultry, eggs and butter. This fact is shown by an investigation made by F. w. Gist. federal and state stat istician for agriculture, which was announced in a statement by MT. Gist today. This investigation also in- cluded the percentage of corn, hay meat. oats. Irish potatoes, syrup meal and fruits, and showed that of the corn. hay and syrup consumed the greater amount is produced in Alabama and that the greater amount of oats, Irish potatoes, meat fruits and vegetables consumed in Ala bama is produced in other states.
 Of the poultry sold in Alabama, according to the investigation. s7 per cent is grown in the state. The fig ures were the same for eggs. S7 per cent. being produced by Alabama hens. This was likewise true for butter.
 Buy Most Of Oats.
 Fifty three per cent of the corn consumed was produced in Alabama. Of the hay consumed, the state pro- duced 69 per cent. tEightyfour per cent of the oats consumed came from other states and S5 per cent of the Irish potatoes used in Alabama were produced by other states. Only 35 per cent of the syrup comes from
 
 is no reason why this state should not produce the syrup demanded by the people of Alabama.
 Only 25 per cent of the meat con sumed in Alabama is produced by the stock raisers of the state. Sew enty-five per cent is sent into Ala bama from other states Fifty per cent of the me,l consumed is ground in other states, while 59 per cent of the vegetables consumed are pro- duced by other states.
 Explode Belief.
 Mr. Gists analysis of his investi- gation follows:
 Longtime beliefs are frequently exploded when they are measured by the facts. This has happened as a result of the recent investigation by the Alabama crop reporting service in an effort to find out what propor- ton of certain farm commodities grown in and out of the state. The most surprising fact learned from this inquiry is that great deal less poultry, eggs and butter are import < ed into Alabama than has heretofore been belieyed. la fact, statements have been freely made which would create the belief that practically all !. Of the consumption of these com modities by persons other than farmers was of the shipped-in va rietys z The average of reports re- gently received from a considerable number of dealers in farm commodi- ties indicates that of the poultry sold to local consumers in this state S7 per cent is grown in the county where sold, / per cent was shipped
 tContjuued on Page Eig'hD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TALLADEGA WOMEN GO TO ANNISTON MEETING
Work To Start On New Water Sup
 ply System

Special )-The following members from the local Business Womens clu b are attending the state convention in Annston: Misses Emma Huey, Mary Stringer, Grace Price, Harriett Flow den. Hayden, Asbury, Cartee, Nesta Baker. Josie Thornton. Nell Bruner, Viola Banks, Louise Jacobs, Mildred Heacock, Grace Jemison. Ruth sims. and Mesdames R. |. Ivey and l. M. Moore.
 The club will be invited to meet next year in Talladesa. Miss Ruth Sims extending the invitation. Miss Cartee and Mrs. Moore will take part in the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
FOUR BOYS HELD FOR COURT

Two white boys and two negro boys were placed with the juvenile court Saturday on charges of burg lary and grand larceny after hay ing alleged to have been caught in the act of removing a quantity of lard from a freight car. according to Detectives Williamson and Elledge and Officer Hayes The boys were Charlie and Raleigh Breeden. white. of 200 Avenue E, and Frank Benja- min and Morris Walker, negroes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
DONATES JERSEY BULL
Ozark Citizen Gives Fine Animal tO
 Agricultural school

AUBURN, Ala, April tSpecial.) Announcement is made oy Prof W. H.. Eaton that Dr. H. l.. Holman, pub lie spirited Jersey breaer of Ozark, has donated a handsome Jersey bull to the dairy department at Auburn.
 The ebull is known as Roberta $ Golden Tycoon, and is one of the out standing animals of the college herd. His dam has a register of merit rec ord at the age of two years of 10.1S2 pounds of milk. containing 561.9 pounds of butterfat in years test.
 His sire is one of the outstanding Jersey bulls of the south. Five half sisters of Auburn's new calf are cred ited with an average yearly butter production of over 700 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MRS. RAY DEAD

Funeral services for Mrs Emma Francis Ray who died at her home west of the city Friday afternoon will be held at three o'clock Sun day afternoon from the residence and burial will follow at the family cemetery above Jacksonville. Mrs. Ray is survived by four daughters Mrs. E. A. Mcintyre, Mrs. Hollie sutton and Mrs. Nora Huggins of Anniston and Mrs. Ida Alexander of. Eulaton and three sons. F.. M. Ray of Anniston and E. T. and J. J. Ray Of Ohatchee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CLAYTON FARMERS MEET
o. H. Mastin Reelected Business
 Agent

CLANToN, Ala, April 14.-(Spe- cial.)-About 20 of the 33 councils in this country were represented at the United Farmers meeting here April 10. The board of directors se- lected follows: T. J. Dominey, Elm nett Wilson, Howard R. Oden. Robert X. Scott, J. Pate Parrish, c. C. Will Hams, N. J. Morris, J. V. Veasey and NJ. c. Childress. o. H. Mastin was re-elected county business agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
DECLARE g MANY PAROLES CREATE D|SRE CARD IF LAW
Statement Issued by Board In Connection With Lauder
 dale DistiIIing Case
STATE CAPITAL BERE4Utf
 THE AG GE-HBRALD D MnntRnrnerr ALn in,-il IL

Declaring that the release of per- sons after they have served only q small part Of their sentences does not create proper respect for law and order, the state board of pardous today declined to recommend clemen- cy for A. b. MoInnish of Lauderdale county. who has served since Feb ruary q on an indeterminate sen tenee Of one year and one day to l3 months for distiiHng.
 Many citizens Of Lauderdale coun- ty appealed for the release of Mo finnish. conteudiug that his punish ment already has been sufficient to point out the error of his way and that he was convicted and punished in the federal court for the same offense. The board declared that credit should be given MeInnish for the time he served under the federal law
 Two other persons were convicted of the same offense with McInnish and the board of pardons said: "lf this applicant is released, consistency demands that the other joint offend CTS be released. unless 1t can be shown that such other two, after be- Ing given equal opportunity to show works of repentance. refused To do so. The release of these three dis ullers at once in one county would not create very favorable feel ing toward law and order"
 The board further declared that a large number of similar cases are pending, with similar facts shown. and that 1t has no right arbitrarily 10 recommend elemeney in one case and refuse to recommend clemeney in others
 All members of the board of par 1 for In ing to make q favorable report in McInnIshtS case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TRAINING SCHOOL CLOSES

The Standing Training school for Sunday school workers. which has been in session at the Sheffield Methodist church all this week, will close with tomorrow mornings ses- sion. The inspirational address last night was delivered by Dr. Henry. pa stor of Eleventh Street Method ist church. Birmingham. The prin- cipal speakers last evening was Rev. S, T. Slayton. presiding elder of the (,adsden district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HURT AT SAWMlLL
Pickens County Man Loses Leg In
 Accident

CARRoLLTON, Ala. April H. Special. )-T. Woody Noland. sawmill operator east of here, was seriously injured Wednesday while attempt ing to shove log against the brace on the carriage of the mill. His leg was drawn into the saw and the limb was terribly mangled, necessitating amputatlon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
ALABAMA PONDS BEING STOCKED WITH FISH
Fish Hatchery May Be Established
 at Camp Mcclellan

f MONTGOMERY, Ala. April II. - Many requests for fish to place in Alabama ponds and lakes have been received by I. T. Quinn. head of the state department of conservation. These letters have been turned over to the bureau in Washington and distribution will probably take place at an early date, it is said.
 According to officials of the de- partment, a fish hatchery will be made out of the lake at Camp Me Clellan near Anniston if the legisla- ture provides sufficient funds to match the appropriation of the ma tional government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
LIQUOR HAUL MADE
Superintendent Of Packing Plant
 Given Promotion

ANDALUSIA, Ala. April 14-(Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Local officers have been making big hauls in Gov ington county the past few da ys. The sheriffs office. in cooperation with J. w. Barnes, federal prohibit tion officer, captured 22 stills. In these raids more than 2,000 gallons of beer were destroyed and quanti- ties of liquor captured. Only a lim- ited number of arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Lt lnER lNDi Srn1- .ACYrvr,

GOV. AIa, AI4lI I4.-Isnc -7si Leased HHee.4 R eadcs and JAcs Cook shlpud i5Fu c4rs-ut oah sUap,a from here this wces. tlanry Fsrish also sent a larse ras5 of timber dow the river to Mobile f0f export. Jesepl LamhreleA Is huilaiug now hn- her mil at %ewclrs Crass.nE anu will ship lumher via the pensacu4a and Muscle shoals road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TO DRILL OIL WELL
Second Well Will He Dug In Houston
 County

ABBEvILLE, Ala. April 14.-(Spe- cialD-The Columbia Intercoastal oil company. of which Robert Newman of Abbeville is president, will soon be- gin drilling another oil we'll on it's 15, 5,000-acre leasehold between Column bia and Gordon in Houston county. The company was organized last fall by business men of Abbeville and Dothan with an authorized capital of SeO. .000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
STORM DOES DAMAGE
Hance>iIle Streets BeinE Put In Good
 Condition

HANCEVILI.E, Ala, April l4 -
 Special. J-The heavy rain and wind storm, which passed about eight miles southwest of Hancevllle a1 5 o'clock Friday. April l3, Is reported to have done considerable damage. This $ the first storm to visit ln1s county during the last year. Accord ing to the reports no one was hurt, although q large amount of property and timber Was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
FRIDAY WAS BIC DAY

OZARK, Ala, April IA. - (Spe- ial.)-Friday the 18th was big day for Ozark despite the fact that IL Is regarded as noodoo. Ine AmirrieaA Legion was behind the show, which consisted of army tank naneuvors in the morning and an address by Gen. R. F.. Steiner in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
PAVING PLANNED

At the meeting of the city council 1t was decided to pave the sidewalks on Church street extension since the new school building will necessitate suitable sidewalks in that section. It is the desire of the council to make this ordinance include all the streets where sidewalks are needed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
VETERAN IS DEAD

Word has been received here of the death of W. R. Noland, at his home near Cooper. Tex. He was a former resident of Pickensville and was d Confederate veteran. He was 7S years old. Several sons and daugh- ters survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
TO IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY

Talladega is now in a position to start work on their new water supply as the proceeds of the bond issue of a quarter of million dollars for building the system have been real ized and the money Is now in the three Talladega banks, divided equal ly among them. drawing per cent on the daily balances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
FARM BUREAU ITO MEET

EUTAW, Ala, April 14.--(Special) ) The farm bureau will meet April IT at luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce. County Agent E. r. Scott reports that many farmers are mixing their own fertilizers this year and that agricultural conditions are ex- pected to improve despite indictment weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
PLANT HEAD PRoMoTED

IT. IT. McKee. former superintend- ent of the local plant of Swift X Co.,, has been promoted to head place at the largest packing plant operated by Swift &s Co.-that of St. Paul, Minn. This will mean that Mir Me kee will not return to take charge of the local plant this fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
STEEL TRAP FAILS
still Destroyed Despite Traps And
 Polling of Bells

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April H. Special The snap of steel traps and the toiling of bells did not stop state officers and the sheriff of Shel- by county when they raided still in that county Friday. The still was destroyed with 1000 gallons of mash and two gallons of liquor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CARBON HILL PROSPERS
Postal Receipts Show Very Substan-
 tial Gain

CARBON HILL Ala. April h. l.)-Taking business of the post office as q barometer, condi tions here are showing decided inn privement. Both sales ofstamps and money orders for March showed gains of 33 Ia and 76 per cent. respec- lively,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
BRIDGEPORT TO ERECT CHURCH AND COLLEGE
Clean-Up Campaign Gets Results Epidemic Of Measles In Town

BRIDGEPORT. Ala. April H. Special )-Work preparatory to the erection of the new Methodist church here has begun. Trees on the church property have been cut and the lots are being prepared for the beautiful church which will be built soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CITY IN FINE SHAPE

LOTHIAN. Ala, April IA finan- cial statement prepared by Mayor w. E. Cannadey shows the city to be in a good financial condition. The amount of accounts payable by the city has been cut more than S45,- GOO during the last two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
WOMEN STUDY GEOGRAPHY

The Literary club met on Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. E. T. Boyd, with an interesting program on Mid dle Europe and changes made in 1t Whitcher, J. c. Gunter and Mrs A. L. Hipp. This club will exhibit for one week the Lorado Taft sculpture ex hibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HAY WORTH MORE

Hay growers of this vicinity are receiving an advance of Sl2.50 per ton for No. 1 Johnson grass. Hereto fore this hay sold at $S and sl0 per ton. The Hay Growers association is to be given credit for better prices throu< efficient marketing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CITY TAKES BATH

The city has been thoroughly cleaned as result of the splendid work done on clean-up day. Every bit of trash has been removed from the streets and great improvement In appearance Is the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL

The Baptists of Tallapoosa county celebrated their centennial Friday at Jacksons Gap, twelve miles east of this city, with an appropriate pro- gram. It was big event with the Baptists of the county and the at tendance was large.