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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
HEARING SET FOR OCT. 27
Gulf Coast Cities Exchange Seeks
 Lower Rate On Satsumns

MOBILE, Ala. oct. 5.-(By Special Leased Wire 1.-The petition of the Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange for a reduction in rates on satsumas will be heard at Montgomery October 27, with an examiner for the interstate commerce commission presiding, ac- cording to notice received today by the traffic department of the Mo bile Chamber of Commerce. The local organization has been granted per mission to intervene in this case and it will be represented at the hear ing. The complaint is against the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
UNION MAN EXPELLED
Trial Of James krOnin Lasted Three
 Weeks

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.--In trial lasting three weeks, James c. kron- in. member of the Philadelphia local. was expelled from the Holders Union of North America, it was an nounced at the close of it's tri-annual convention today. It was the first time since the union was organized in 1S45 that trial has figured in the international convention.
 A committee of three was appoint ed to visit the governor of Cali fornia and request a pardon for Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K. Billings. serving life sentences in the San Quentin penitentiary for q bombing in San. Francisco in 1906
 Mooney was elected one of 15 dele gates to represent the union at the American Federation of Labor and other labor conventions during the coming year.
 Joseph Valentine of Cincinnati, president of the union since 1903, was unanimously reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
HEADS EXCHANGE CLUB
Officers Chosen By Live Civic Or
 gnnizatiOn At SxIacnugn

sILACAUGA, Alt., oct. G.-(Spe- cial.)-T. P. Johnson was elected president of the Exchange club at it's meeting this week. The other off cers are G. c. Merchinson, first vice president; M. P. Coker. second vice president; s. W. McEwen, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Howard made a report or " hat the Legislature has done and Charles H. Greer and A. H, Nabcrs reported on their trip to the national Exchange club convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
AccEPTs MONTGoMERY CALL

Rev. John R. McMahon of Craw fordvilie, Ind, has accepted the call of the congregation to become pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Montgomery. Announcement of the acceptance was made today by the pulpit committee. He will take up the new work IS soon as arrangements for his removal can be completed.
 The church has been without a pastor for more than a year. Dr, Rob ert H. McCaslin resigned last year to become pastor of a church at Jack sonville. Fla, and since that time the pulpit has been supplied by visiting ministers. Dr. George Lang, professor of Philosophy and Biblical literature at the university has supplied during much of the time.
 Dr. McMahon is expected to deliver his first sermon to the parishoners the latter part of October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
TO STUDY MALARIA WORK

The six physicians of the League of Nations, who are studying health conditions and disease control in the tomorrow morning to make an espe- cial study of mlarial control here No plans have yet been made for their entertainment but Dr. Charles Mohr, health officer. said the pro- gram for the physicians while here would be mapped out by tomorrow morning. The physicians are from six nations, and will be in the city two or three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06

have nice big baby girl and am feel ing fine. You may use this letter to help other sick mothers. Mrs. CA. MoEDE, Box 634, Windom, Minn.
 My First Child
 Glen Allen, Ala. -"I have been greatly benefited by taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for bearing -downf feelings and pains. Twas troubled in this way for nearly four years following the birth of my first child, and at times could hardly stand on my feet. A neighbor recommended the Vegetable Compound to me after l had taken doctors medicines with out much benefit. It has relieved my pains and gives me strength. I recom mend it and give you permission to use my testimonial letter. Mrs. IDA RYE. Glen Allen. Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
MAY CHANGE FAIR DATE

The committee on arrangeme ntS for the county fair to be held Oc- tober 31 to November 2 will meet Saturday afternoon. It is probable a change will be made in the date aud a new place selected for holding the fair, owing to the fact that the playgrol nd originally selected is be- ing filled in and in case of rain Will he in very bad condition. Every thing is going rapidly forward with fine list of exhibits to be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
BENEFICIARY IS GUEST

The Kiwanis club at it's luncheon Thursday entertained as it's guest J. c. Mclean of Stroud, Ala, who IS beneficiary of the Kiwanis A. H. I. scholarship this year. He is in his senior year at Auburn. The club was addressed by pr. P. B. Wells, pas tor of Trinity Methodist church, in a strong statement on the Jews" showing the prominent part in h1s- tory, both sacred and secular, played by the Jews and the debt that Chri j. tian civilization owes to that race of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
POWER PETITION FILED.

The Alabama Power company filed a petition with the public service commission today seeking a certifi- cate of convenience and necessity for construction of a transmission line or lines, from a point near Albert vile to Albertville. Guntersville and Boas. The petition was set for hear ing November g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
VIADUCT ERECT
span Over l.. & \. Nears Completion
 GreenviiIe Sees Show

GREENVILLE, Ala, Oct. 5.-(Spe- cial. .)-The new Louisville and Nash vile viaduct over the north end of the local yards on Fort Dale street Is almost completed. It will be ready for use next week. The viaduct is of concrete and wooden structure and geplaces one which was much small Ter. The new viaduct is sufficiently wide to permit two vehicles to pass each other on 1t and it has two side walks for pedestrians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
KELS PLEADS GUILTY

STOCKTON, Cal, Oct. 5.--Alex Kels, Lodi butcher, indicted yesterday for the murder of an unknown man. to- day pleaded guilty. Monday morning to determine the degree of guilt and for passing judgment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
ATTORNEYs NOMINATED

Members or the MOblIe Bar assOcl- ation in session today nominated Judge N. R. Leigh, Ben F. McMillan, Jr., and E. G. Rickardy for the office of commissioner of the state board of commissioners to try cases where attorneys at law are charged with misconduct in office. The vote will be announced at a later date. The board is comp8sed of one member from every judicial circuit in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
PLAN
 TO ENTERTAIN 2O. VISITING EXPERTS
BeSSemer Defeats Shades Cahaba In Hard Fought
 Game
BESsEMER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD

At a meeting of physicians of this city the luncheon which is to be given at the Grand hotel Thursday for the visiting delegation of foreign sanitation experts. The physicians were organized into an entertain ment committee at a meeting held Friday afternoon at o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce.
 Dr. J. g. Winters, temporary chair man, presided and number of tn- teresting plans were made for the luncheon. Several important speak CTS were suggested and will be se- cured for the luncheon which Is to be joint affair by the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary and htwanls clubs.
 pr. Lacey will preside, and 1t is expected that there will be more than 100 club members present. The dele gation of visitors will consist of 2y health and sanitation experts, 12 of whom are from Europe and South America. The delegation will be shown over the district, number Of automobiles having been turned over to the entertainment committee by members of the two luncheon clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
TUSCALOOSA TO BE MUCH INTERESTED
 IN BAPTIST MEET
Rebuilding Of Central College Will Be Taken Up At An
 nuaI Session
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! TuscaI0oaa. Ala. Oct, 6

When the state Baptist convention meets in annual session In Montgom- cry November 14-16 of paramount in- terest to Tuscaloosa will be the con sideration to be given to the rebuild ing of Central college and the elec- tion of successor to President L. O. Dawson of this city. Dr. Dawson appreciated the honor conferred upon him. but owing to his other duties stated to an Age-Herald representa- tive Friday that he would under no circumstances accept the presidency again. Another matter of import ance to come up will be the increase of the present endowment of Howard college to $5Oo,ooo. The convention has been in existence 100 years and tne body at it's November meeting will celebrate its centennial with ap- lpropriate exercises. There are 26O.- 900 white Baptists in Alabama and the denomination has grown rapidly in the last few years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
1O,A5 BALES GINNED

The report of Jeff Startling, crop reporting agent for Pike county, shows that up to September 25, 1923, there were ginned in this county 10,- 445 bales of cotton. This is 430 bales less than were ginned up to the same date last year, and the record shows that 10,S65 bales had been ginncd at that time in 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
SHELBY YIELDS STILLS.

Capture of two 200-gallon copper stills in Shelby county was reported to headquarters of the state law en- forcement department today. County deputies co-operated with state of ficers in the raid, which witnessed the destruction of 2,500 gallons of beer along with the stills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
CHURCH Is ORGANIZED

The tent meeting Which has been conducted by Evangelist W. r. Grider for the Christian church, came to close tonight. Thirty mem bers were enrolled for the Christian church. This constitutes the charter membership for the church here and steps will be taken to secure a per- manent place of worship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06

was to become the |mot ther of my ninth child, and l thought I did not have the strength togo through with lit. 1 took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound,
 and it has surely done all I could ask it to do and l
 am telling all my friends about 1t. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
HEFLIN TO SPEAK
Senator Wires He Will Deliver Ad-
 dress In Troy October 20

TROY, Ala, Oct. 5.-(By Special Leased Wire .)-Senator J. Thomas Heflin has wired Frank Folmar that he will speak in Troy Saturday, Octo- Der 20, at 10:30 o'clock at the court house The speaking will be on the last day of the Pike county fair, when there will be many visitors in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
UNIoIE POULTRY SALE

Under the direction of Miss Ruth Carlisle the county home demonstra- tion agent of Perry county. unique youltry sale will be conducted at the court house on Monday. October 15. Last spring the Marion Central bank furnished the money to purchase pure bred eggs to be furnished to the various poultry clubs organized among the girls of the county and took note for one bullet from each one. The chickens include Rhode Island Reds. Barred Rocks and White and Brown Leghorns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
TO SEEK PYTHrAN HOME

At the committee meeting in Mont gomery in November to select the town in which to build the Knights of Pythias orphans home, Tuscaloosa will send strong delegation to make claims for the institution. A pros pectrs will be gotten out showing every advantage this city has to offer and many reasons why the home should be located here. A speaker will be sent here from Montgomery during the week of October IA to go before all of the civic clubs to tell what the orphanage means to the city that secures it. A committee from the local Knights of Pythias lodge met Thursday and mapped out plans to further Tuscaloosa's claims for the Institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
B.Y.P.U. MEETING CALLED
Cahaba Baptist Association Session
 WIli Be Held At Marion

MARION. Ala, Oct. (Speciai.)- The B. Y. P. Us of the Cahaba as- sociation will meet in Siloam Bap- list church Saturday, October 6. MT. ard Mrs. J. F. Lambdin. state work CTS for the B. Y. P. U., have been In Marion all this week conducting classes in B. Y. P. L. work.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Lambdin have important places on the program and other speakers are Prof. Smuggs of the Judson faculty. Misses Georgiine Coley and Cecil Woodfin of the Jud- son student body. Miss Pauline Moore. Montague Wade and William Rogers. Delegates from all over the association twill attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
TEACHERS NEST ENDS
Lee County Institute Is Addressed By
 Distinguished Educators

OPELIKA. Ala, oct 5.-(Speciall Leased Wire. )-Friday night, a two-' days session of the Lee county teachers institute came to a close with 100 teachers from different schools of the county in attendance. The institute was addressed by dis tinguished educators, among whom were Dr. Spright Dowell of Auburn, Dr. w. H. Bruce, formerly of Denton, Tex, and Miss Skinner of the state department of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
TO ERECT WAREHOUSE

The Lane Grocery company has purchased vacant lot near their store and will erect a warehouse on it. The Levie Milling company will also build warehouse on the lot ad- joining their plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
AssoCIATION TO MEET

The Chambers County Sunday School association meeting will be held at Waverly Sunday, October [. An interesting program has been arranged and new officers will be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
CoMMIssroNs ISSUED

COMMISSIONS have been Issued by the secretary of state as follows:
 W. R, Hightower, member com missioner's court, first district, Lime stone county, Athens; F. F. Davis, notary public, Montgomery; John L. Lunsford, notary public, Birmingham; C. A. Jones, Jr.. notary public, Bir- mingham; R. F. Thamel, notary pub lie and ex-officio justice of the peace of Precinct 37, Blornt county, One onta; E. T. Hamersly, notary public, Colbert county, Tuscumbia; H. E.. Armstrong, notary public, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
LOCAL TALENT SHOW

The Parent-Teacher association gave a local talent show last night at the public school auditorium. II was well attended and liked by all Qrite a nice sum was raised for the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
DIRECToRs TO MEET

Directors of the Chamber of Conn merce will meet Monday night and those of the Junior Chamber will meet Wednesday. Considerable busi- hess is scheduled to come before both bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
oRsERvE MISSION DAY

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Baptist church observed state mission day Thursday. There was a large attendance, good speak tng and music. Dinner was served at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
FInDLERs TO CONVENE

A fiddlers' convention will be held in Tuscaloosa October IS, under the auspices of the Praetorians in the Chamber of Commerce. auditorium, Prizes will be offered and fiddlers from all over west Alabama will take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
oYrr .rTER OPERATION

Isaac N Underwood. one of Perry countv's most progressive farmers, Is ahle to re out again after under- going 2 serious operauon snort tFsae ago at one of the Selma hos- rtfale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
EDUCATORS VISIT MARION

Col F N. K. Bailey and pr. T. w Bailey of Greenwood, S, C., visited relatives in Marion this week. Col. Bailey is a distinguished educator. He was the founder of the South Carolina Educational institute at Edgefield. s C.. and the Bailey Milf tary institute at Greenwood, s. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
pROMOrTON DAY PLANNED

tNext Sunday morning at the Si- loam Baptist Sunday school the an nual "promotion day Will De oo- served. Pupils will be advanced in various classes and the officers and teachers for the ensuing year will be Installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06

this week. A large number of Pike county poultry fanciers attended the school in Dothan, among them being Miss Charlotte Busey, home demon stration agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
uoNoR ROLL AT HIGH SCHOOL

The following members or the junior class of the Perry County High school were placed on the honor roll for the month of September for making an average of 90 in their studies and 95 in conduct: Lloyd Tubbbs Rob Williams. Sammle Shil- Ter. Ruth Spencer and Irene Marshall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
FIRE PREVENTION IDEA IS BEING PUT ACROSS
Commercial And Civic Organiza- tiOns Of State Active
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala.. Oct. [

Great activity is being shown throughout Alabama by various Chambers of Commerce, civic clubs and other organizations in carrying out the idea of fire prevention edu- cation during national fire prevention week, October to 13. inclusive, ac- cording to State Fire Marshal c. E. Johnson. MT. Johnson stated that he had been advised that the mayors of the larger cities of the state will ask that the week be observed in the schools and civic club meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
cuLTuRE CLUB ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. W. P. Price and Mrs. Charles Bentley entertained the Culture club Thursday afternoon at the home of the latter. The house was attrac- tive with decorations of cut flowers and ferns, with roses predominant ing.
 Mrs. J. O. sturdivant, recently elected president had charge of the games. Roll call was responded to with talks on vacations by the mem bers. The year books were deliv- cred at this time by Mrs. E, L. Huey, who also spoke on the work to be carried out in the next few months. Mrs. R. l.. King and Miss Maude Buck were elected delegates to the district convention that is to be hel dduring this month.
 oFlolwing the business the host ess served tempting salad course with an ice to the following: Mrs E. l.. Huey. NJ. P. Harris. Mrs. j.. O. Sturdivant, Mrs. George Waller, Mrs. J. A. Snider, Mrs. W. L. Rush. rMs, Ben Perry, Mrs L. B. McCollum. Mrs. Gwylum Herbert rMs. E. E. Wilson. Mrs. F. w. Williamson, Mrs. R. l.. King. Mrs. Esau Harris, Mrs. H. l.. Rains, Miss Maude Buck. Mrs. l. R. Chandler. Mrs. Fred Benson. Mrs w E. Cunningham. Miss Lillie Mae Christlieb, Mrs. Bert Lytle and Mrs R. E. Rarden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
BROADWAY PLAY SHOWN

#The Greenville opera house opened it's 192S-24 season Friday night with the Broadway success, Kemp" with Bert Backer and other stars. The show has made a hit al every place it has appeared thus far in the south, and Managers Mckenzie and Grant are expecting a large audience to greet the opening show. The box of- flee reports seat sales in Evergreen, Andalusia. Luverne, Georgiana, Chap man, Fort Deposit and other nearby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
PRESENTER WINS SECOND CAME

BesSemer High Scnool deIealeu Shades -Cahaba 13 to o in the sec ond football game of the present season. There was a large attend ance at this game. the second half of which was filled with spectacular forward passing by both teams Bessemer's score was piled up in the first half. a touchdown being made in the first few minutes of play.
 long forward pass netted another touchdown in the second quarter. In the last half Shades-Cahaba tight ened up and though Bessemer several times threatened to score, number of penalties prevented. After re- peated failures Shades -Cahaba man aged to complete a series of forward passes, which kept Bessemer busy recapturing lost ground, though her goal was not threatened at any time.
 z, The Hueytown- Simpson game play ed at Hueytown. resulted in score less tie. A large number of Bes- semer people witnessed this game, which was the first important match to be played here this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
porLTRy SCHOOL PLANNED

/Plans are being made to hold poultry school in Troy similar to the one so successfully held in Dothan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
MOTHER OF
 LARGE FAMILY
Recommends Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound
 to Other Mothers

Windom, ,Minn.-"I was so rundown that was just good for nothing. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
MISS ANDERSON DIES

Miss Mollie Anderson, 52, died Fri- day afternoon at the family residence in Jonesboro, 323 Owen avenue. Death was the result of a two months illness, and was not uneXnected.
 Funeral services will be held from the Jonesboro Methodist church Sat urday morning at 10 o'clock. with Rev. J. H. Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell in charge. The deceased is survived by several bbrothers and sisters in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
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 eAn effort is being made on the part of the defense in the Jake Crenshaw case to obtain from the Butler county circuit court a change of venue. The case has been tried four times in this county which resulted in , two mis- trials and the supreme court ordered new trials in two of the instances.
, 1923-03-14
LARGE PART Of
STATE CROP IS
STILL UNSOLD
Half Of Spuds Produced
In 1922 In Hands Of
Growers, Report.

This March crop renor.
ming issued by the II &
Agricultural Economica go ot
y ,nna oHice Indicates that half Of
49, potato crop is stiIi held bv
~ Sewers also that 80 per cent Of
.oln crop. 20 per cent of thu
crop rs per cent Of the oats
- 90 per cent OF last years hay
w Nre held by growers.
Corn; The reports from war ~.
state indicate that 30 per EN-. ~ H.,
years corn crop OF 1860. 900 busbsls
OF 4es'oOo bushels are stm beTd ~
ssoWers compared TO 10 per cent ~
zS4'ooo bushels held last year and Ok
per cent or 100000 bushels held tvo
years ago. "eu Two
An Wheat; It Is estimated tina, %
per cent or 5s7. 900 bushels ~ 100
Mneat crop OF 2.6s.Oo0 bushels are
sun =. held compared to &c per cen, or
soz'ooO bushels held last wear ana A.
years ago. "eiu TWO
Oats: Tho estimates show. ,ho. ar
per cent OF the 1929 crop OF cat :.
l'2e4.ooO bushels Is stili heId COW,
pared TO IS per cent or > ooo onn
bushels held last year and So Der cent
or 2,4o3.ooO bushels held two vcs-s
ago. wv Se@
All Hay; It is estimated th,, =,
per cent OF the 1922 hay crop OF /.
$4,000 Ions or 620.0 0 tons vera held
on farms and ranches March /
Potatoes; The o from r-o,-.
eFs n others indicate that 80 p.r
cent or 1885 900 bushels Of the 1877
crop OF 2.63O,o0o bushels were SIM
heId by growers on March /. or mi.
amount held It is estimated that 10
per cent or $4,000 bushels are mat
Tor o and seed and that II mar
cent or the 1922 crop in still held bv
for their own use as food
and seed. leaving 20 per cent OF n.
crop or 65S,000 bushels available IN
the hands OF the growers for saIe.
To February Path 754 cars had
been moved fro mthe 1922 crop com.
pared to 7s5 cars to the same da,e
iast year from the 1921 crop. The
total movement from the 1921 CROP
was s54 cars.
Potatoes have found slow sale WITH
very low prices and many have been
red TO stock. There are many frat
grade potatoes available for market
at this time. and some very fine
certified seed stock that is stiIl held
by owcrH The prices on March 4
ranged from 15c to soc per hundred
to tho growers.