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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
LAWRENCE SCHOOLS
HAVE LESS FUNDS
County Has Fewer Students
Than Two Years Ago

MOULTON, Ala, Oct. 16.-(Spe-
cial. The Lawrence county school APP
portionment as made by the state for
the scholastic year beginning October,
1924, has been received by school Off
Gals. The general fund totals $780,
76OS9, less by about $500 less than for
the past year. The state apportionment
is $4.36 per capita-three cents more
than for the past year-but the school
census gave an enumeration for the
county of approximately 300 less than
that of two years ago. The county
taxes will also be somewhat less, and
with very meagre balance on hand at
the end of September it will require
the utmost of care to run the schools
full five-month term.
Want State Amendment-Th school
trustees of Town Greek district, Moul-
ton school district, and Landersville
school district, each in Lawrence coun-
ty, are endeavoring to get full publicity
to the voters of the state relative to
an amendment to be voted on at the
general election in November. The
Town Greek people owe heavily on
brick school building and the people
of Landersville need a good school
house for the elementary grades. They
are asking an amendment to the state
constitution to allow them to vote upon
themselves a tax not to exceed five
mills. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
CONVICT LOSES
FIGHT FOR LIFE
Clarence Bailey Is Sen
fenced To Hang On
November %
Estate Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 16.-
Clarence Bailey, life time convict, mas
lost his legal fight against the death
penalty. He will be hanged in the Mont
gomery county Jail November " unless
Governor Brandon intereferes.
Bailey killed James Culpepper, anoth-
err convict, at Kilby prison. At the time
of the killing he was under lite SEN
tence for another murder. The jury
faced the responsibility Of either send
ing him to the gallows or requittlng
him. 1t chose the former.
Bailey carried the case to the SUI
preme court, which affirmed the judg-
ment of the jury. He applied for anoth-
er hearing the case, contending that
he should have another trial. The su-
preme court Thursda-- denied his ap-
plication for rehearing. This ended his
legal journey. If he gains further con-
sideratin from the state it must come
through the executive department.
The convict's fight has been an inter
esting one. He is an ex-seryice man. He
served in France. His comrades came
to his aid when he was i'll the Jail
trial for the murder of Culpepper.
Among them was Col. Bib Graves. Col
onel Graves said he was good soldier,
yet he was not normal man. Others
gave the same testimony, in support OF
Culpepper's contention that he was
mentally irresponsible ut the time he
cut Culpepper with a knife which he
himself had made in prison.
The supreme court denied Bailey's ap-
plication for rehearing without chang.
ing its opinion rendered at the time OF
the decision 1t set the date of the ex-
ecuton for Friday November %.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
SAYS MORE MILLS
TO COME SOUTH
Southern Railway Official
Sees Great Industrial
Expansion
fTennsssee valley Bureau. }

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Oct. 16.
The south is to be the industrial savior
of the entire nation declared Major
z. P. Smith of Washington, ID. c.,
general industrial agent of the Southern
Railway, before the Morgan Kawanis
club Thursday afternoon. The speaker
stated that Gen. U. S. Grant had told
Gen. Robert e. Lee at the surrender at
Appomattox that the south would one
day be looked to save the nation. Major
Smith made the assertion that northern
are seeking to move their
mills to the south.
The speaker declared the chief consid-
GRAFTON in locating industries is a suit
able labor supply, plenty of raw ma
terials and abundant water power. Ma
jor Smith impressed the Importance of
team work in all communities that de-
sire to make progress. w. w. Fus-
sell, president of the Kiwanis club,
presided at the meeting. Short ad-
dresses We're made byf,Dr. 7. B. Price
and Evangelist Waltermier who are
conducting a revival meeting at the
First Methodist church and DR.. James
d. Hunter.
Compress Busy-Reports from the
Churchill cotton compress here where
many small cotton bales are made for
shipment to Europe show that already
about half as many cotton bales have
been compressed here as during the en-
tire season of 1923. About $4,000 bales
of cotton were handled by the Churchill
company here last year and already
10000 bales have been pressed this
year by that company. With continued
favorable weather it is believed that in
30 days the entire cotton crop in Nor
gan county will have been picked out.
Cotton Picking BOys-T. B. johnson
living near the Twin Cities is the glad
father of small son who in one day
picked 101 pounds of cotton. He is
only six years old. He has a brother
IL years who picked 106 pounds of cot
to min a day and still another brother
who picked 104 pounds of cotton as his
days work.
Clears Up Title-As result of loans
by the Federal Land Bank in Morgan
county many farmers have had their
land titles cleared up. Officials state
that about so years ago it was the prac-
tice in the county for farm owners to
fail to register their deeds. The title
demand of the bank are said to be very
exacting.
Farm Yield High-The river farm of
A. G. Patterson and his associates near
the Twin Cities will produce 100 bales
of cotton this year.. 1t is expected that
the corn yield of the farm will be 1900
bushels.
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ROGERS ESTATE
IS IN LITIGATION
Two Nieces Sue For $1O,-
600 Each On Prom
isOry Note
(Gadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN,, Ala, Oct. 10 Uncle
Joe Rogers, wealthy citizen OF Gadsden
died intestate last February and his
large properties was inherited by his
adopted daughter, Mrs. Esther Joe
Smith, who was appointed admlnlstra-
tor. Thursday, two, nieces of the de-
ceased. Ann Simpson and Ida Rogers
of Lynchburge, Tenn, each filed suit
to collect a $4,000 promissory note
which they claimed was given them In
lieu of an inheritance. The notes were
dated May I, 1928, while Uncle joe
was in a Birmingham hospital and
made payable one year from date.
The one given Ida Rogers was sold to
the Merchants Bank at Lynchburg, 1t
is claimed. The plaintiffs are said to
claim that they were given the two $lO,-
600 notes by their uncle who conceived
that plan to have them share his wealth.
Inst before his death Uncle Joe was
forced by court proceedings to pay some
thing over $40, 1000 to his girl wife who
-sned for divorce. Several Of the big
law firms of this city are involved In
the case.
InyeIlts Alarm System = Frank
Schwartz, a Gadsden boy, employed IN
the local steel mills, has just COM
pleted and patented an automatic cleo
tric fire alarm system for stores, rae
tories and residences and all kinds OF
buildings where the fire hazard is great.
The moment a fire breaks out anywhere
in building using the system the
alarm is instantly turned in, notifying
watchman ana patrolman on the out
side that a fire is in progress. The
system is connected with the fire de-
partment.'
One Hundred To Be Initiated
Fashoda Palace, Pilgrim Knights of
Oriental Splendor will stage a big
THANKSGIVING service here on November
81 when more than 100 candidates will
be initiated.
Negress On Hand-Lula McEldery,
negress, who was held in jail for MUIR
der in the second degree and who VIII
be tried in November furnished a $0,UOO
bond Thursday and was given her lid
erty. The woman shot and killed her
husband and is preparing to plead the
unwritten law. Three of the wealthiest
white men in the county signed her
bond.
Game Warden PrOmOted-O. G. San
som, county game warden, for several
months has been promoted to assistant
state game warden.
Kiwanis Delegates Named-Dr. G. L.
Guice and A. l.. Smell were Thursday
elected delegates to represent the local
Kiwanis club. at the annual meeting at
the. Alfalfa, district at Orlando No
Wember 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
COTTON SITUATION :
TO BE INVESTIGATED
Committee Named By Tusca-
lOOsa Junior Chamber
(TuscalOOsa Burean)

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Oct. 16.-The
naming of a committee to investigate
the local cotton situation was ratified
at a meeting the directors of the
junior chamber of commerce last night.
The committee consists of Cary G. Jem-
ison, TORY Jemison, and Edward De-
Graffenreid. e. H. Aston was elected
to the board of directors to succeed
Frsd Maxwell, Jr., who has passed the
age limit.
Scouts Get Busy-Boy Scouts will
have charge of the erection of booths
at the Tuscaloosa county fair Octo-
Der % through 81. Il. r. Sapp, scout
executive, will superintend the cree
ton.
Captain EIected-James L. Reid was
elected captain of the Tuscaloosa High
school football team to succeed James
Free who resigned. The Tuscaloosa
team will play Sidnes Laaier Satur-
day.
Child Dies-Louise Moudin Hubbard,
4-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. f. Hubbard of Duncanville, died
here Wednesday where she was brought
for medical attention. The body was
taken back to Jacksonville for inter-
meit.
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MOBILE.-Work Of installing Mo-
bile's automatic traffic signal system
at principal intersections in the down.
town district has been started, according
to Assistant Chief of Police William N.
LeGear, traffic bureau director.
ANDALUSIA.-An new casket COM
pany has just been organized here fol-
lowing the purchase of the Opp Casket
company by Judge J. NJ. Robinson and
o. l.. Benson. The new company will be
capitalized at $4,000.
HUNTSvILLE.-With' approximate
ly $130,0O0 of the. required amount in
sight for erection of a hospital in Hunts
vile, the committee in charge of the fl
nance campaign is actively at work in
an effort to raise the remainder.
FORT PAYNE.-A steady increase
in postal receipts is registered in the To-
cal post office, according to Postmas-
ter G. G. Guest, who has just made a
report for the September quarter. From
stamp sales, the office derived $2,0S5, .66
for the period in 1924, as against ST.
$500 for the corresponding quarter in
1923.
ADMINISTRATIVE is entitled to
free delivery of mail, Postmaster l.. A.
Knapp states in referring to post Of
flee regulations to the effect that "all
towns of 1900 population with a rev.
enue of so much are eligible to this
service"
RUSSELLVILLE. - yoicing the
opinion that large part of the acct
dents in Franklin county are due to
reckless driving and speeding, Mayor
w. w. Ramsey has declared war on
law violators.
FAYETTE.-J. o. McClusky, asses
sor, and J. r. Fowler, collector, have
announced that they will visit all pre-
cincts to collect taxes. The Fayette
offices will remain open at all times
also.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
WILLNGHAM RAPS
BRANDON FOR CUT
in SCHOOL FUNDS
Normal College Head Ad-
vocates $2O,OOO,OOO Bond
Issue For Education
(Anniston Bureau.)


ADMISSION, Ala, Oct. 16.-Refer-
ring to the fact that the income for edu-
cational purposes this year in Alabama
is three cents less than last year, DR..
Henry J. Willingham, president of the
Florence State normal school and often
spoken of as gubernatorial timber took
a shot at the Brandon administration
in his address to the Parent Teacher
association here last night, when he
adverted to the governors slogan of a
poor and rich people" declaring that
for the four years of the present admin
istration Alabama will mark time edu-
cationally.
To repair the physical properties of
the state schools dependent solely on
appropriation from the legislature, DIR.
Willingham advocated $20,000,000
bond issue. In addition, he would have
the state levy a severance tax and
and an income tax, and increase the
tonnage tax so as to extend the term
of the rural schools and the city pub
lie schools which are in need of at
least 100000 he declared.
I'VE need for our governor next year
a man like the one you sent from this
city," he said, as he looked into the
direction of the former governor Thomas
q. Kilby. I'm fact, he should be
drafted for another term. We should
get man near like him as possible. 1t
is time for the people to wake to our
needs and impress sinto the service a
man to meet the existing emergency"
While approving the $25,000,000 bond
issue for roads and $10,000,000 for
the port of Mobile DIR. Willingham
~ofl Al I>orS1 ;e,e,a.n
needed and he outlined in his talk the
manner in which it could be retired in
80 years through the establishment of
a sinking fund.
Forest Reserve Planned-Col. r. S.
Knox and Major A. NJ. Prentiss of the
general staff of the United States army
and G. G. Smith of the department of
agriculture arrived in Admission this
morning for a conference relative to
the establishment of a forest reserve
on that part of the army reservation
at Camp Mcclellan which is not to be
used for military purposes. The WIS.,
itors come to Admission from Washing
ton, d. O., and remained here for some
time to make an inspection of the camp
site prior to drawing up. a report to SUBJ
NIT to the war department on the adapt
ADluCy ICne ldnu at Lne army post
for forestry growth. The government
has for several years been seriously con-
sidering the merger of the area at Camp
Mcclellan which is not being used for
training purposes into forest reserve,
it is said, and it is thought that the
report of the committee visiting here
today will be the last step which will be
taken prior to a recommendation to this
effect by the war department to the
President.
Aged Woman Hurt-Mrs. NJ. T. FL
lott of this city was seriously injured
in an automobile accident near Talla-
dega Wednesday afternoon, it was
learned here today. Mrs. Elliott who
is 81 years of age sustained a frac-
tured skull, -i.s
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Alabama News In Brief
Items From The Age-Heras 1000 Miles OF Leased Wires

ASHLAND.-The rural schools in
Clay county opened Monday Of this
week. Teachers had just come out of
the institute, which was held in Ash
land October IL.
TROY.-The office of DIR. NJ. A.
Carroll, dentist, was entered Monday
night and about $3.50 worth of instru-
ments and supplies taken. No clue has
been obtained as to the burglars. 1t is
thought they entered through the front
door by using skeleton key.
FORT DEPOSIT.-Peter Kolb, at
the age of II years, died after short
illness at his home about one mile east
of Fort Deposit.
BOLIGEE.-On Sunday, October 10,
Bishop Mcdowell, coadjutor bishop of
the Episcopal diocese of Alabama, will
preach at st. Marks church at Boligee.
SELMA.-TheJ bridge over the Ala
bama river will be open all night dur
ing this week, sowing to the fact that
stele needed for repairs has not ar
rived. This will be a great convenience
to those attending Dallas county fair
this week.
MONTEVALLO.- An enthusiastic
meeting of the General Josiah Gorgas
chapter of the U. d. G. was held Tues
day afternoon at. the residence of Mrs.
w. N. Robinson. Mrs. G. G.. Sharpe
and Mrs. +. w. Rogan were elected
delegates to the general convention to
be held in Savannah November 1920.
HUNTSVILILE.-Max Myerson, for
several years prominent in Huntsville
mercantile circles as president of the
Myerson Shoe company, died this morn
ing at his home on Eustis strete.
: GOODWATER. - Main street in
Goodwater now has all the burnt build
ings replaced with modern brick build
ings, or soon to be finished and ready
for occupancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
SYLACAUGA FAIR
AWARDS PRIZES

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Oct. 16.-(Spe-
cial. Award of prizes featured to-
day at the fair being held here. In the
school exhibits Mignon won first prize
with Sylacauga and Waco coming next.
Extraordinary fine exhibits of wo-
mems work are shown. In this de-
partment WinterbOro took first prize,
Eastaboga second and Lanier third.
Bon Air came fourth.
A feature was an exhibit of fancy
work done by women over go years of
age and one of children under 10 years
Il age
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Gle Shoals. The mayors telegram to
Ford is as follows:
"Your real friends in Alabama were
greatly distressed at learning of your
action in withdrawing your bid for
Muscle Shoals now pending before con-
gress. Speaking for a vast majority
of our people as well as for ma
iority of our commission 1 earnestly
urge reconsideration of your action in
the interest of the common good. Please
he assured that / am willing to go to
INV end to serve you in the fulfillment
# your laudible ambitions"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
FLORENCE GRANTED
ASPHALT REHEAEING
Lower Rate From Margarum
Plants Asked

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 16.-The
public service commission today granted
the petition of the Florence Chamber
of Commerce for a rehearing of the
case against all railroads operating in
Alabama which involves rates on as
phaltic rock or bituminous asphalt rock
when shipped from Margarum to other
points. A reduction in rates was re-
Gently ordered by the commission, but
the commercial organization is seeking
a further reduction. The petition will
be heard again Nov. Z.
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where they will meet the Athens Aggies
at the athletic field in the city Friday
afternoon.
Entertain Wives-The Sheffield Ro-
tary club were host Thursday evening
to the wives of the members and the
faculty of the Sheffield public schools
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17

STUDDED WITH BRILLLANTs
Flat envelope bags which harmonic
so well with. the trim tailored silhouette
of the moment comes in a number of
versions. One of the most attractive
is a bag of antelope leather studded
with brilliants,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
COTJRT TO OPErI

GOODWATER, Ala, Oct 16.-The
jury term of the circuit court will be-
gin at Rockford next Monday, when
the civil cases will be taken up and
the grand jury empaneled. On the fol-
lowing Monday criminal cases will be
taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-10-17
FORD IS ASKED
TO RECONSIDER
Mayor Hartwell OF Mobile
Promises Cooperation

MOBILE. Ala, Oct. 16.-Mayor
Harry T. Hartwell in a telegram sent
to Henry Ford tonight asks the De-
troit manufacturer to reconsider his
action in withdrawing his bid for Mus
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NEW FABRTCS

Among thei new materials which at
tract attention is plaid velveteen that
comes in lovely shades of beige and
brown, grey and black, as well as blues
and green's.
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WEDDING AT FAYETTE

FAYETTE, Ala, Oct. 16.-(Spe-
ciai. "A wedding of much interest took
place last Tuesday evening when Miss
kathleen Goodwin. became the bride
f Ed Jefries.
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ALABAMA SYNOD.
DECIDES TO MEET
NEXT AT ElJFAULA
Proposed Removal Of Col
umbia Theological Semi
nary Is Endorsed

EUTAW, Ala, Oct 16.-(Special. y
Eufaula was chosen for the next meet
ing place at the closing session of the
Alabama Presbyterian Synod here to-
day. Admission submitted a bid but was
defeated by the Barbour Metropolis.
By action of the assembly the Biz
minghnm presbytery was organized by
the division of the north Alabama
presbytery The Birmingham presbytery
will comprise the counties of Jefferson,
Lamar, Walker, Marion, Fayette, Shell
by and Winston. North Alabama coun-
ties will remain in the north Alabama
presbytery.
The synod voted almost unanimously
this afternoon in favor of the proposed
removal of Columbia Theological semi
nary from Columbia, S. c., to atlanta,
Ga. The matter was presented to the
synod by Rev. F. X. Sims, of the
Atlanta Synod. The seminary serves
several southern states.
The matter of disposing of Isbell
college property at Talladega came be-
fore the assembly today. 1t is pro-
posed TO either turn it into a prepare
tory school for girls or to convert it
into hospital in connection with the
Presbyterian orphanage at Talladega.
The matter was referred to the execu-
tive committee for action.
The assembly here was widely at
tended, there being 104 deIegaes in all
present including GO ministers, SO
elders and eight visitors from other
synods.
The centennial sermon was preached
today by DIR. f. B. Webb. A sermon
tonight by DR.. w. A. Alexander ended
the session.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 10
The Presbyterian synod of Florida today
approved by almost unanimous vote, the
removal of the Columbia Presbyterian
Theological Seminary from Columbia,
S: G., to Atlanta, it was annuonced to-
night.
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The Son Never 'sSets"

It's useless to expect boy to be careful
of his clothes. The best you can do is
buy him good, serviceable things that
will take the abuse he gives them good
naturally. Pay enough to get real quail
ity, and you'll find it's much cheaper in
the long run.
Porter quality is REAL quality, as you'll
discover in these
The Nome nugget., 1924-08-23
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR PATENT.

Mineral Application No. 0634.
IN THE UNITED STATES LAND
OFFICE AT NOME, ALASKA
The Nome nugget., 1924-08-23
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR PATENT.

Mineral Application No. 0635.
IN THE UNITED STATES LAND
OFFICE AT NOME, ALASKA
August 2. 1924.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that JOHN DAVIS DeFRIES, whose
post office address is Nome. Alas
ka, has made application before
the United States Land Office at
Nome, Alaska. for a United States
Patent for that certain placer min
ing claim known as the GARDNER
CLAIM AND DAM SITE PLACER.
situated on Aurora Creek, near the
head thereof, a tributary of Grip
pie River, and about "a miles N.
W. of the town of Nome, in the
Cape Nome Mining and Recording
District and Precinct, Territory Of
Alaska, and being Mineral Survey
No. 1885, said claim being more
particularly described in the plat
and field notes of the official sur
vey thereof, now on file in the
office of the Register of the United
States Land Office. at Nome. Alas
ka, with magnetic variations OF
from Is deg. 80 min. E. to 10 deg.
40 min. e. as follows:
Beginning at Cor. No. l, a
limestone in place 3x2 fl, l IT..
above ground, with stone mound
S. side of same. chiseled 1885
c. from whence USLM No 1885