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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BALDWIN GETS GUT
 IN SATSUMA RATES
Reduction Applies To All Northern And West
 ern Markets
STATE CAPITAL, BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. 27 J


 An agreement was reached here today between shippers representa- tives and carriers, which will result in a 33 Ia per cent reduction in rates on satsuma oranges from all Baldwin county points to northern and western markets, and in smaller reductions on similar shipm erts from Irvington and Grand bay In Mobile county. Tho case, i'll the form of petition by the tsuls Coast Citrus Exchange, was heard today before Examiner McGrath of the interstate commerce commission and following the hearing 1t was announced that the railroads had agreed to the de- sired reduction in rates, and that the only matter remaining to be disposed of is the question of repa- in the su:p of several tkousand dol lars, which was taken under advise- ment.
 The reduction, according to "A. M. Caskie, general traffic manager of the Alabama farm bureai federation, who represented tho Gulf Coast Gi- trus Exchange and affiliated ship pers, will place rates on satsumas from all Baldwin and Mobile county joints to northern and western mar kets on the same basis as that en- joyed by the cities of Mobile and
 
 Irvington were the only two Mobile county points specifically referred In the case, it was stated that any other points in Mobile county, which may have 8 higher rate than Mo- bile and New Orleans will benefit by ! the reduction, as will all points in Baldwin county. The amount of re- duction varies with the distance of hauls. but will average 20 to 40 cents per hundred pounds on shipments from all Baldwin county points, and Il cents per hundred pounds from lrvington and Grand Bay. The re- auctions apply to shipments to Chi cago, Detroit, Cincinnati St. Paul and other northern and western cities, favorable rates having all ready been secured to eastern cities, 1t was stated. The carriers agreed ss quickly as possible.
 pr. winberg Testifies.
 | Evidence in the case was present | ed by J. D. Oliver. assistant general traffic manager of the Alabama | Winberg of Baldwin county, presi- dent of the Gulf Coast Citrus Ex- | change, was leading witness for l the complainants. R. G. Cobb of Mo- bile appeared representing the Mo- bile Chamber of Commerce as an in- l wa 'eAiSA OAs Ol Ilt QldlnIlILS.
 Another case heard today before the interstate commerce commission examiner and was taken under ad- visement was a complaint by the | Montgomery Chamber of Commerce i against the Louisville and Nashville | In the matter of rates on shipments of canned goods from the Pacific coast received by water at Mobile and shipped thence over the Louis q al a fN Moa Frr< 35 per cent reduction is sought In these rates. Evidence was offered to show that the Louisville and Nash vile railroad charged 100 per cent more on the hauls from Mobile to Montgomery than on all rail hauls from the Pacific coast which were re- ceived by the Louisville and Nash | vile at New Orleans and carried to 1 Montgomery. The Mobile Chamber | of Commerce joined In this case as an intervenor on behalf of the plain | tiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
EX-SERV|CE MEN
 BECOME LEADERS
Vocational Students Make Records After Being Reha-
 bilitated At Auburn

AUBURN, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special.) Disabled veterans of the World war in training at Alabama Polytechnic Institute have demonstrated conclu- sively that vocational students may and do occupy many places of lead ership in the student body. Statis- tics obtained here today from V. o. Collins, co-ordinator, United States veterans bureau, indicate remark able and unique record made by ex- service men enrolled here. One vet eran graduated with highest honors; three others are honor men; another was president of the junior class last year and is president of the senior class this year and numerous others hold important positions.
 MT. Collins has had charge of the work of the U. 8. veterans bureau here since October 20, 1921, having been transferred from the Mississippi A. & M. college, where he was as- sistant co-ordinator. In addition to his work IS co-ordinator at Auburn he Is also local agricultural super visor of veterans in training in Lee and Chambers counties. He also or- ganized the local post of the Ameri- can Legion here.
 Many RehabiIitated.
 Approximately 500 disabled men have been enrolled as vocational students at Auburn, according to statistics. Up to date total of 175 men have been rehabilitated and a hundred per cent successful employ ment for the rehabilitated has been obtained, 1t was stated. Mir. Collins added that 97 per cent of those re- maining at Auburn would be re- habilitated.
 The man graduating last spring with highest honors was c. c. Nor -ris of Tuscumbia, a disabled veteran; in addition there were three other six men on the friendship council, the chief organization of the Young Mems Christian association; three | disabled veterans made the college glee club; another veteran in train ing under the bureau made the staff of the Plainsman, the student week ly: still another was on the staff of the Alabama Farmer; two veterans | were elected to the dramatic club one made the band; five were as- sistant instructors; another was vice president of the chemical society; J. l.. McKinnon of Talladega Springs was captain of the famous rifle team
 which outclassed the teams of all | other competing universities in the United States last year.
 George w. Phillips of Eupora, i Miss, disabled veteran, was presi- uNit OL lHc JuHlOr CldSS laSI year ana | IS president of the senior class this year. Another veteran was vice i president of the society of civil en- gineering. A number of veterans made the honor fraternities includ- ing the Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta ,Pi, Scarabs, Alpha Phi Epsilon, Theta Alpha Phi, Alchemists club as well as the Veterinary Medical associa- tion.
 Further than this three veterans Tn training were members of the stock Judging team at the southeastern fair in Atlanta, namely R. L.. Tait, J. w. Fant and Felston Mullins, the latter being the winner of three gold Finally, at the present time the student with the highest average Is J. c. McKinnon of Talladega Springs, a disabled veteran. Also, MT. Col liRs added. at the present time there are no men on probation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
POWER COMPANY TO PAY FIRST TAX
Sixty Per Cent Of Value Of Corporation Placed At
 $19720,160
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD }

 The Alabama Power company will assessment of s1s.72o,56o and will be- come the third largest taxpayer in Alabama, according to announcement of the state tax commission. The Louisville and Nashville and South ern railroads will continue to pay more taxes than the power company.
 This is the first time the property of the Alabama Power company has ever gone on the tax books for taxes, the exemption period for the com pany having expired last year. The assessment made by the state tax commission for the period beginning October 1, 1922. This amount Is SO per cent of the value of the property owned by the company.
 T. V. ELLZEY REELECTED
 T. V. Ellzey will direct the activi- ties of the Alabama Sunday school council of education for another year. He was reelected secretary at the annual meeting of the central ex- ecutive and finance committee of the association last night. Members of the committee expressed their -ap- preciation of the work of the secre tary during the year.
 Mrs. William Teagre of Montgom- cry was elected associate superin- tendent of the adult division of the council, while Miss Fleta McWhor- ter of Birmingham was named super intendent of the children's division. Others elected to the children's divi- sion were Mrs. F. F. Ballard, Mrs James Wood, Mrs, M. M. Hughes, Mrs. ". c. Knoff and Miss Virginia Han- son.
 pr. E. V. Baldy, president of Jud- son college at Marion. was elected member of the general executive committee as the successor of Dr. Paul V. Bomar. who has moved from Alabama. John T. Ellison of Center ville also was elected a member of the executive committee.
 The following persons were named members of the administrative divi- sion committee:
 Rev. Williams R. Rigell, Gadsden W. T. Archer, Sheffield; Clyde Hen- drix, Decatur; Prof. s. R. Butler Huntsville; H. o. Bernard, Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BOARDS.
 DOCKET CROWDED.
Case Of Ice Plants Seeking Off Peak Power Serv-
 ice Is Set
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU !
 THE AGE-HERALD '
Montgomery, Ala, Oct. s7

J.
 Announcement was made today of the November docket of the public service commission. The following cases are shown set for hearing No yember 5:
 The Alabama lice Manufacturers association vs. the Alabama Power company, seeking the establishment of off peak power service" rates. :.
 A petition by the Louisville ana Nashville railroad for authority to cancel existing rates on cotton, in- ters and regins in bales from certain stations north of Decatur to Mont gomery and publish increased rates in lieu of these in the existing tariff
 A petition by the Central of Geor- gia railroad to cancel rates, rules and regulations governing the com centration of cotton, linters ana re- gins at Union Springs.
 The petition of the Alabama Power company for a certificate of con- venience and necessity for the con- struction of an electric transmission line or lines from a point on the petitioners transmission system near Albertville to the towns of Albert vile, Guntersville and Boaz.
 A petition by the Black Warrior Lumber company seeking to condemn a right of way over certain lands Tn ttdle county, dHu d SilulidI QOIAlAoit by the Black Creek Coal and Coke company to condemn right of way over certain lands in Jefferson county owned by W. R. Kaley of Trafford.
 complaint by Salisbury and Com pany against the Louisville and Nashville railroad for just and reas- enable rates on carload gravel ship ments from Myrtlewood to Linden.
 A complaint by c. Pierson Cosby against the Louisville and Nashville and Southern railroads seeking just and reasonable rates on sand and gravel from Evansville to number of stations on the two railroads.
 Petition by the Louisville and Nashville seeking authority to dis continue Oxmoor as an agency sta tion and establish in lieu care taker, to discontinue flag stops at Duncan, to discontiue flag stops for trains Nos. 5, and at Padgett, and to change the stopping point for pas senger trains from Viola to Arm stead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FINED s1OO AND COSTS

cHATOM, Ala, Oct. 27-(Special Leased Wire.)-Lem Allen, charged with manslaughter in the second de- gree, entered plea of guilty xn cir cult court here and was fined s1O0 and costs of court. The criminal court term came to a close with a record of a conviction in every case going to the jury. The case of Archie Givens. charged with murder, was continued because of the ab- sence of states witnesses. Guy Will Hams, charged with burglary, was convicted of petty larceny and fined $50 and costs after jury was out 20 hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CRIMINAL COURT AZ HUNTSVILLE ADJ0URNS
Many Convictions And Prison Sentences Reported During Week TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD

The criminal term of the circuit court which has been conducted dur ing the last four weeks by Judge Oceola Kyle came to an end today. The trial of Alex Harbin, charged with burglary and grand larceny was the last case heard by jury and verdict of not guilty was returned.
 A motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Gordon Hardin, convicted of manslaughter in the second sdegree and sentenced to nine months at hard labor was sustained and Hardin was allowed to make bail pending retriai. z Prisoners convicted during the term were sentenced as follows:
 Pete Miller, grand larceny. one year to Is months; Gordon Jaco, burglary and grand larceny, one year to two years and two days; Will Lockart, forgery, two years; Alvin Harris, grand larceny. IS months to two one year; John Moseley, embezzle- ment, one year: William Curtis. burg lary and grand larceny, 33 months; Oscar Booker, manufacturing liquor, one year to 15 months; John l.. Aber- crombie, burglary. one year; Willie B. Scott. murder, 50 years; John Brazeai, murder in the second degree 20 years; Bud Brooks, murder in the second degree, 25 years: Ralph Roddy, man. slaughter In first degree. five years; sentence suspended and bond in the sum of s2,6oo fixed; Will Martin, gaming on Sunday. one day in jail; Hiram Caldwell, violating prohibition law, eight months and IA days; Will Cagle. violating prohibition law, $50 fine and costs; Flames High. petit larceny, s10 fine; Herbert Burrows. assault, $25 fine.
 MRS HALD DIES
 Mrs. Pattie Hall, wife of Mir. Jack Hall and mother of Edwin Hall well known business man, died yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PRESIDENT PALMER TO SPEAK FOR ALABAMIAN.
First Time He Ever Accepted Job
 On Anybody's Campaign

MONTEVALLO, Ala, Oct, z7- Especial. .)-President Palmer was to- day appointed by Governor Brandon to serve from the state at large on the campaign committee for sena- tor Underwood in his race for the nomination for President of the United States, which appointment he promptly accepted. "On account ot my position, I have never served on any campaign committee for any candidate" said President Palmer to- day. However. Senator Underwood Is not running for state office but for the highest national office in the gift of the American people. He IS eminently qualified, and his election would mean much for the whole country"
 SERVE HALLOWEEN DINNBR
 The first Halloween dinner of the season was served Thursday at the Practice Home of Alabama college. The invited guests were President Palmer, pr. Peck and Miss Elizabeth Young.
 SECOND. CHILD DIES
 President Palmer received a tele- gram this afternoon from his son, T. w. Palmer, Jr., informing him that his second little daughter, Evelyn, passed away at noon today. The oth- CT twin child died on October 23.
 ACCEPTS SCHOLARSHIP
 Miss Kathryn Ava Ross, voice teacher at Alabama college, who re- gently resigned to accept a five-year scholarship in Rochester, N. r., left today for her new post of duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
AGED wOMA-a BURIED

Mrs. Rosa Kelly, S4 years old, died at her home, near Reed: mill. in Cal houn county Friday afternoon. The funeral was he.I at Oak Grove church Saturday afternoon, the servlcc be- in. conducted by Rev. J. F. Lowery of Gadsden Burial followed at Shiolah cemetery. Mrs. Kelly be- Ionged to one of the leading families of this section. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, one brother and one sister.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
COTTON MILL BOUGHT

CENTERVlLLE, Ala, Oct. 27-- Special. )-Centervill is hopeful of getting a cotton mill. W. W. Lav- ender and others were in Birming- ham this week to confer with the Alabama Power company. A com mittee is expected to get busy and raise the s5O.Co0 which is to be put up by home people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
s5o.ooo RAISED FOR COLLEGE

Montgomery citizensN have sub scribed s5o,ooo for the purpose of building another dormitory for the womans college located here. This will give the college three dormi- tories, the beginning of construction being planned so that the building will be ready for use at the opening of the next scholaristic year. Final reports Saturday night showed that the total of s51,64S.S4 was pledged or given in cash. Of this amount $1,250 was the gift of professors at the college and will be used as a nucleus for the amount that will be asked of the Methodist people throughout Alabama for further work.
 The new dormitory will cost nearly $75,000 1t was stated by MT. Agnew, and he will secure the remaining amounts from other sources within , the state.
 People of all denominations and creeds worked together to bring the total up to the s5O,000 mark. Rev. Richard Wilkinson, D. D., rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, was chairman of the executive committee and together with pr. Walter D. Agnew. president of the college, and assisted by L. c. Cardinal, president of the, Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery, and it's secretary, W. c. Black, has planned and made a com plete canvass of the city so that the dormitory is Montgomerys gift to the college.
 This undertaking to erect the third dormitory with funds given by the citizens of Mont gomery is one unit of large campaign for woman's col lege covering period of five years.
 Another building now under con struction is the infirmary which is the gift of Fred M. Jackson of Bir- mingham, wno has been one of the trustees throughout the years since the opening of the college. This build ing Is in harmony with the first one erected, Flowers Hall.
 Other buildings to follow in the plan of Dr. Agnew and the trustees will be the model high school, for which land is already owned on Fair view avenue, facing the principal buildings of the college. This will be used for the work of students in the educational department of the college to comply with requirements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ACCEPTS sCHoLARsHIp
HEFLIN ONE OF BEST TIE MARKETS IN STATE
Wagons Come In From 20 Miles Distant-Many Car Loads Shipped

HEFLIN, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special.) Heflin is one of the best cross ties market in northwest Alabama, 1t is believed by the merchants of the town. Ties nre hauled here from distance of 20 miles.
 During the last few weeks. accord- ing to E. G. Carpenter, local buyer, 20 car loads of ties have been shipped. a total of 6,743 red oak ties. Every suitable day sees from five to 10 wagon loads of ties coming in town.
 Carpenter. whose home is in Pied mont, Ala. said this morning that he is well satisfied with the num- Der of ties he has handled since he came tc Eeflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
sAWMILL INsTALLED

BREWT0N. Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The Grunnett Lum- Der company of Louisville, ky, has purchased the. old planer building and site formerly owned by the Love lace Lumber company and will\ at once install new blaming machinery and dry kilns. A complete sawmiil has just been installed by the com pany just east of Brewton and the plant will furnish the Brewton planer with lumber Smaller mills in Escambia county will also provide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BUSINESS MEN TO. G0 AFTER PLANTS.
Plans To Be Discussed At Rally For Obtaining
 New Industries
GADsDEN BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD I

A rally c- the business men of Gadsden will be reld Thursday night under the ausrices of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting has been called for the purpose of putting more life into the campaign for in- dustries and to make certain that the lo.I of the Southern railway car re- pairing shop will be core ted into gain. It was stated Satc- that the business element of the city is aroused over the situation and is de- termined to bring many small manu- featuring plants here within the next l2 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
LUMBER FIRM INCORPORATES

Grammar Lumber company were filed in the probate office Saturday. The company has ~aid-in capital of s10,000 and was organized to take over the North Gadsden mill of the Myrick Lumber company. G. 1T. My rick is president; c. A. Grammar, vice president, treasurer and mill man. ager, and J. M. Myrick, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TO RETAIN COUNTY AGENT

OZARK, Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special.)- )- At a recent meeting of the county school board 1t was voted to retain the services of home demonstration agent. Miss Grace James, who sat isfactorily served the county in that capacity for the last two years, will not accept the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CHARGE BOGUS CHECKS
Will Be Tried For Impersonatin9 Of-
 ficer And Passing Bogus Checks

MOBILE. Ala, Oct. 27.-(Special)- Joseph Mascerelli, alias "J. H. Par roll" of Chester Pennsylvania, ar rested here by the police for alleged passing bogus checks while posing as an army recruiting sergeant will be turned over to the department off, ficiais of Mobile and tried here for impersonating an officer and passing bogus checks. Complaints from many cities as to the operations of Mas cerelli are being filed with the police. When arrested he was in company with H. s. Lowe of Montreal, Canada, and Vivian Harwell and Grace Nor gan of Tampa, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
A.615 BALES GINNED

of cotton up to October IS, as com pared to 5,335 for the same period in 1922. This apparent decrease is said to be due more to tn, lateness rather than the shortness of the crop. Spots were selling at 31 cents in At talla and Gadsden Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FIfUIT UNDAMACED

GRAND BAY, Ala. Oct. 27.--(Spe- cia. Leased Wire.)-This section es- capped material damage to Satsuma orange and pecan crops during the no trees blown down and sturdy satsumas demonstrated their hardi- ness. A few ripe oceans were blown from the trees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MOST OF COTTON IN
 MADISON IS PICKED
However, Only Small Portion Mar keted So Far
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BuKEAU
 TEE A(iE-AERALD

Local cotton buyers estimate that about 75 per cent of this years crop has been picked in this region. or this part of the crop only com paratively small portion has been marketed, 1t is claimed. A larger crop will be stored either in the warehouses here or on the farms where it was produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MINISTER IS BURIED

Rev. Thornton Duke, one of the best known Primitive Baptist minis ters of this county, died at the home of his son at Hanceville Thursday night and was buried at Walter Fri day afternoon. His home was at Walnut Grove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
JOURNALS COMPLETED

Journals of the legislature which ended it's quadrennial session Sep tember 29 became official records of the state government today, when they were delivered by the secretary of state. The journals of the senate bore the signatures of Lieut.. Gov. Charles H. Mcdowell, while the journal of the house was approved by Speaker Hugh D. Merrill. This brought an end to the work of the quadrennial session. Clerks Of the two houses were allowed 30 days In which to make a check of the work and to prepare the journals for the signatures of the presiding officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
PLAN SOCIAL MEETING

The Attalla lodge of Knights of Pythias will hold a social meeting Monday night and it is announced that a number of the Alabama grand lodge officers and Pythians from every lodge in the Gadsden district will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
uTILITY HEARING

Announcement was made by the public service commission today that a formal hearing will be held Mon day for the Tuscaloosa Railway and Utilities company for permission to dispose of it's property at Tuscaloosa and Northport. The Alabama Power company will become the purchaser of the property If the permit IS granted, formal agreement for the transfer having been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY

open Monday, according to informa- tion this morning, from Supt. M. A, Vickers, and indications are that a prosperous and profitable school year can be looked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
.TRUE BLUE. VETERAN DIES

Funeral services for Joseph A. Har- ris, 79 years old, Confederate veteran, were held at Robinson Springs, near here toray at Il a. m. Mir. Harris was the sole survivor of the Mont gomery True Blues. an organization which saw active service in several states during the Civil war. For many years he taught school. He was the author of several books and wrote some poetry,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

IT ursday, as being that of Llo:d Mullinax. The youth was the son of T. II. fLilinax of Fitzpatrick, near Boaz and Sand Noun ain. The body is now on the way u Attalla. It is said the wound on his finger had not healed and that it was the only mark the father could remember.