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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
SHEFFIELD ROTARY
 DIRECTORS ELECTED
Votes Cast In Nashville Show
 People Are For Ford

SHEFFIELD, Ala, March 6.-At to- day's luncheon of the Sheffield Rotary club the following directors were elect ed to serve the ensuing year begin wing next Thursday, Rotarians Pierson, Polk Kienker, Clate Woodall and Ed Sanford. The retiring president, Harry Spielberger, urged large attendance from the local club at the district con- vention to be, held in Tuscaloosa when the Sheffield club will present the name of its secretary Rotarian H. l.: Turner, for election as district gov ernor. 4. . .. - Ford Sweeps the Field
 Nashville has two referendums on the Ford offer according to advices from that city. The Nashville Banners ref erendum up to press time Wednesday afternoon was reported to have result ed 5000 in favor of the Ford bid and 2 for the bid for the power trust. The Chamber of Commerce membership is also reported to haSe had q vote on the matter and the result was 54e for the Ford bid sndS204 against its .re After Resky Birds
 County game warden Dr. c. w. Brown has organized a hawk and crow extinguisher. association for Colbert county, whichs will no doubt prove of on the arriyalaof relatives. 6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
BRANDON SPEAKS
 IN DEFENSE OF
 PAROLE RECORD
Governor Says He Would Not Hesitate To Re
 claim Man
NtsTATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March G. Governor Brandon Took occasion Wednesday night to speak concerning criticismssof his parole record at meet ing of the Montgomery. lodge of Moose, alnew, fraternal organization of the city headed by Senator Shorter c. Hndgens.
 The governor said that if those who were heralded as four respectable peo- pla' swould put: their stamp of disap- proya1 on all kinds of vice and crime, particularly the purchasers of illicit whisky from sbootleggers and Illicit distillers, there would be far fewer per sons in the prisons to seek pardons. He said that no business could run with out revenue and he hoped to sec the time when the bootlegger and distiller could find no market for their con
 s.fflI can reclaim a man after he hds served most of his: sentence aAd make q god man of him, I shall not hesitate to do so," lGovernor Brandon declared. The governor pointed out that he was quicker by far to revoke parole when it was violated and con fidehce betrayed than he was to grant one. 5% Paroles, he said, were never granted by him unless the case had been investigated and hosts of good citi- Eens had made requests therefor.
 Governor Brandon's address was pre- coded by short talks by Judge Charles Bnicken. Marion Rushton, s. Fl, Blan, W.@P. Cobb and others. T
 Troy Normal Seeks Land
 The possible purchase of additional land forA the use of the State Normal school at Troy was the object of a trip to that city, made. Thursday by pI. J. W. iAbercrombie, state superin. tendent of education, at the head of a committee from the state board of edu- cation, Other members of the com mittee, who, accompanied Dr. Abercrom- bic, were w. L.. Lee and, R. H. Powell. To Name Holloway's Successor
 William F, Cobb, former secretary of state of Alabama and at present an attorney of Montgomery, was put forward by delegation of Montgomery men and women who called on Cover nor Brandon Thursday as successor to the. late Judge J., Lee Holloway, as judge of the juvenile court of Mont goinerys county. .xs.s.s.
 lalks was also. heard around the capitol, of the probable appointment of Harvey M. Blue to fill this position. Mir. Blue is county liscense inspector and a man prominent in the fraternal and social life of Montgomery. He was seen in the governors office Thursday accompanied by William A. Gunter, IT,, mayor of Montgomery, and Cyrus B. Brown, member, of the Mont gdmery county board of revenue and for long time prominent in state politics. " v
 John s. Tilley, Montgomery lawyer has also been mentioned | as possible successor. rsis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
CAMPAIGN IS SUCCESS Most Of Nfarioh's Quota For Institute
 Raised

MARION, Ala, March 6. 6.E(Special. ) Tuesday was the first day of the if. nancial campaign for endowment funds for Marion Institute: George F. Mar. shall, Lawrence F. Howze and Boddie Mason were appointed captains of the caprassing committees. Nearly the whole of the fifty thousand dollars as. sighed to Marion as it's quota was sub. scribed the first day. ~
 Give Banquet
 The Inter Sc Circle, the Ladies Liter rary club of Marion, gave brilliant entertainment atthe home of Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Baldy on Thursday.
 Bible Class Holds Banquet
 The Business Mems Bible class of Siloam Baptist church held banquet at the Collas cafe on Tuesday night. Officers Elected By Ladies Auxiliary
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Mari on Presbyterian church held it's month ly business meeting at the manse on Monday afternoon and elected officers to serve the Auxiliary during the next church year. / .f-. The new president is Mrs. George P. White.
 Ministerial Candidate Home
 Arthur Tarant Elsberry, a candidate for the ministry of the Presbyterian church, who has been pursuing his studies at Colimbia Theological Semi nary, Columbia, S. C., is spending a short vacation in Marion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
POSTAL WORKERS
 AIDED BY LETTERS
Congressman Says Wages Nov
 Paid Not Sufficient
(ANNIsTON BUREAU,

ANNISTON, Ala, March 61-News has been received here. of ana ddresa before the joint sub Ua the senate and house by Representative Lamar Jeffers in support of wage increase for postoffice employees and rural carriers. He quoted from resolu- tions recently passed by the Anniston junior chamber of commerce.. Con gressman Jeffers' said in part: =;
 Believing it to be true that the mod est salaries now generally received by the postal employees do not meet the high costs of living, and that the postal employees are, in many instances, find ing themselves facing conditions of em- barrassment due to insufficient salaries, I wish to say that feel that fair rates of pay, compensation or allowances should be granted to the. employees in the mail service. h : Permit me to quote briefly from a resolution recently adopted by the junior chamber of commerce of Annis- ton, Alabama, as follows:
 "Whereas, we believe a contented and well-paid clerical and carrier force is essential to the efficiency of the pos tai service, be it resolved, therefore, by the junior chamber of commerce of An niston, Ala, in regular meeting assem- bled, that we do heartily endorse this proposed legiSlation' sF rs~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07

be the first to condemn any such at- tack contained in a school text book. 2s. Stills Captured
 F Twenty eight stills were captured Wednesday in Cleburne county by Ala bama enforcement officers, working with federal prohibition agents of Alabama and Georgia, it was reported Thursday to state enforcement headquarters. The raid started out from Cedartowu and Brennan, Ga, the state officers joining the federal forces as they crossed the state line. Eighteen of the cap- tured stills were of 100 gallon capacity each, four of 450 gallon capacity, four of so gallon capacity and two of 150 gallon capacity.
 Bunn Visits Capitol
 O. l.. Bum, secretary of the Birming. ham Chamber of Commerce and of the Birmingham Traffic association, with R. A.. Porter and .Dr. J. W. Broadly also residents of the Magic City. were visitors at the governors office Thurs day. Mir. Bum stated that he wished to confer with the. governor in the in terest of the greater Alabama cam paign to advertise the resources of the state through the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
- FARMERS MAKE HAY Fertilizer And Seeds Organized Go.
 Operatiyely

BERRY, Ala, March 6.-(Special. ) Fayette county farmers are taking ad. vantage of fair weather to turn the soil Stalks are being cut and spring blow. ing is beginning in earnest. Much gar. dening and sowing of oats have been witnessed in this community the past few days.
 The Farmers union of the Bethabara district, composed of 70 members, have placed their orders for fertilizer, as well as improved seed
 Mrs. Henry Garrand
 Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Garrand, g, who died here Tuesday were conducted by Rev. c. F. Brown and followed by interment in the local cemetery Wednesday afternoon. .,e |.
 Moore UtIey
 A marriage of unusual interest was solemnized Sunday when Miss Ebelene Utley became the bride of Nell Moore, Prior to her marriage Miss Utley. at. tended high school here.
 To Overhaul Church
 The Bethabara church, a two-story building located three miles, north of here, will be overhauled, covered and painted by. farmers of that commu- nity.s - ..,. ' ,s.. 3 Move To Arkansas =,
 Many farmers in this locality have recently sold their farms and moved to Arkansas, where aathey will engage il, raising cotton. zE1' f-fs' z IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
FOUNDRY PLANT.
 TO BE REBUILT
Twenty-one New Members Are Added To Anniston Cham
 Der Of Commerce &s
iANNTsToN BuREAUo

ANNISTON,. Ala., March 6. = The March meeting of the Anniston cham Der of commerce, held Wednesday, was featured by the address of E. B. Cooper, manager of the Central Foundry com pany, part of whose. plant was de- stroyed by fire several weeks, ago, who stated that definite plans for erecting a new plant were expected from New York within a week. In his address Mr. Cooper stated that 175 men were now employed at the plant, and about half the normal output of the plant was being made despite the handicap of cramped quarters. A list of 21 mem bers was added to the membership roll of the civic, body following the report of o. W. Nixon. chairman of the mem bership committee. The chamber of commerce gave its support to rat ex- termination campaign. as explained by J. l.. Nichols, who started out with a crew of five experienced men Thursday morning on city-wide campaign.
 Three Seek Office
 Interest was added to the political situation in Calhoun county Thursday by the announcement that H. Frank Williamson, general manager of the American Net and Irvine Company, of Blue Mountain;' bad decided to make the race for member of the board of revenue for the second district of the count. Wood H. Hanna has already qualified for member of the board, and it is expected that Lynn Greer. will enter the race. Z.
 Decoying Child Charged
 Will Smith was brought to Annis- ton from Hefiin Thursday under a war rant charging him with decoying a child away from this county. '
 .. Preacher Dies
 News of the death of Rev. Martin Milligan, which occurred early in the week in Colorado, reached Anniston Thursday F
 A. Adler Buried :
 Funeral services for A. Adler, so, one of the pioneer settlers of Anniston who died Wednesday evening after 10 days illness of pneumonia. were held from the residence on Leighton avenue Thursday morning.
 Prisoners Transferred
 A party of seven prisoners convicted this week in the circuit court of Gle. burne countysand sentenced to the state penitentiary. were transferred to. Cal. houn county jail Thursday on account of the unsafe condition of the Hef1in jail, and probably will be transferred to their respective places Friday and Saturday. The prisoners are Homer Rakestraw and George Robertson, rob- bery; and Bill Cole, George Griffith Wesley Davis, Willie Donaldson and Robert Miller, illicit. distilling.
 Oxford Troop Wins .a
 A report will be made up Saturday showing that the Oxford troop captured the bulk of the demonstration. prizes at the weekly camping at Camp Bragg last Saturday and Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
C4NDTD4TES FIGHT FOR JACKSON VOTE
Blob Graves Speaks In Behalf
 s0f Museroye K

SCoTTSBoRo, Ala, March g. Special. )-=Bibb Graves spoke here Saturday in behalf of L. B. Musgroye, candidate for the presidency. The Mus groye forces have already organized the Jackson county. AIusgroxs campaign committee with J: NJ. Money as chair. man and Lem Bailey secretary.
 The Underwood campaign has also already been started in this county at recent meeting, presided over. by Judge aBogart. Many. speeches were made in behalf of Mir. Underwood, and committees appointed to get up. Un- derwood literature and to organize the different beats in the county for the senator. s. ~
 MA: Dinsnnore made visit recent ly to this county. %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
GOES TO HIS TRIAL
 M STOLEN AUTO
Lee County Man Jailed After
 Sheriff Makes Discovery

OPELIKA, Ala. March 6.--(Special Leased Wire. )-Rudolph Norris, of Phenix City, now faces the second charge of auto theft. Young Norris had been arrested few weeks ago as being connected with a band of automo- bile thieves and his preliminary trial was had here Wednesday,. He drove to Opelika in a car and while his trial was in progress Sheriff Moon did some detective work and discovered that the car in which Norris came to trial had been stolen, Norris had filed off the original motor number and had substituted a new number. The discovery was made by means of an acid test applied by the representatives of the Underwriters association of Atlanta, The original numbered fig ures were brought and showed that the stolen Tcar belonged to c. F. Hopkins, of Chipley, Georgia The car had been stolen since last October. The car has been returned to it's owner and Norris was put back in jail to await his second charge of automobile theft.
 New Store To Open
 The Opelike Cash and Carry gro- cery, belonging to new chain of such stores, announces formal opening for Friday, March z.
 Former Pastor Visits
 pr. John ". Mayfield, the former pastor of First Baptist church here, and now pastor at McCombs, Miss, wasfin Opelika Thursday for short visit. .:E
 Farmer Dies
 James C., Thompson, prominent farmer of Lee county, died suddenly at his home near Opelika, Wednesday night from a stroke of paralysis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
WALKER SCOUTS. TO HOLD TOURNAMENT
Contests Win Be Held At Jasper
 # = March 29 @
-tJAsPER RuREAul

:, JASPER, Ala, March a6.--The Boy Scouts of, Walker county will hold their second annual basketball. tournament in Jasper on Saturday, March %, .un- der the auspices of the Scout Masters association. The success of the ven. ture is already assured by the registra. tion of about half of the 9 troops in the county, representing nearly 500 Boy Scouts. The games will be played on the basketball court sbf the Walker county high school. Two silver low ing cups will be donated, one for the winner in senior group and one for the junior champion and the teams so hon ored will be known for q year as the champion scout team of Walker county. ss' River Being Bridged
 According to information received in Jasper today, work is progressing nice ly on the flooring of the Jasper War rior river bridge at Lynn park This is the largest bridge in this section.
 Mrs. Alice Wendall
 News of the death of Mrs. Alice Wendall who died in hospital late Wednesday night, was received today in Jasper and 0akman.
 Citizens Want Road
 Citizens of Dixie Springs are mak- ing strong pull to. have the Jasper to Oakman highway. located through that place. Dixie. Springs citizens have figured to show that it will not length en the adopted route but few miles to put the highway to Dixie Springs.
 Cordova Man Dead
 Charlie Jones, prominent .Cordova cit izen, died at locale hospital Thurs day afternoonffs sassa
 Fugitive Being Rstarnel
 A teIe9ram has been received by Sheriff Guy V. 'O'Rear from Rosenburg, Ore, stating that Deputy Sheriff Mike Self had left there with George Mead ows and will probably arrive in Jas per Monday with him. Meadows is charged with the killing of Win Eaton in 1904 at Driftom
 To Plant Melons
 G. r. Harris, prominent farmer of Jasper, Route 3, was in Jasper Thurs day and stated that he had already prepared his eight acres of land for watermelons and just as soon as the ground gstssdry he says he will plant the eeeda &r N :sfl @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
PINNED UNDER TRUCK s Fort Deposit Youth Is Badly Hurt As $a~ s's The RaSsllf F -

FORT DEPOSIT. Ala; March g.. Special I-Arthur Wheeler, about 1o years old, while driving a lumber truck this morning, in an unacc6untable man. neRscaused. the machine sto turn over throwing him under the heavy lumber where he remained for some time in an unconscious condition until discovered by other truck drivers, who gave first aid. The young man sustained several ugly gashes about the head, a dislo- cated shoulder and painful. bodily bruises. .r,-".
 Hand Is NTangled .,. ! Clyde Taylor, a young man who re. sides about five miles east of Fort De. posit, while operating a sawnilI, sustained q ,nnangled hand
 Falls Down El8irs
 o. G. Brnner, a drGgSist, while at- tempting to enter the cellar Of his store, made false step pfecipitataag his body to the cement floor below. It was thought at first that Mir. Bruner was fatally hurt. but after a medical ex- animation it was found that his in. juries were. ronfined- to dislocated shoulder and q: badly sprained neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
PRIMARY OFFICIALS
 DIFFICULT TO FIND
Many Citizens Don't Relish Idea
 Of Serving Free

GREENSBORO, Ala, March 6.--R. B. Waller. chairman of the democratic committee for Hala county, says he is finding it difficult to get men to act as managers for the primary to Be held March II. But he is not easily downed, and as fast as one, set declines, he appoints another until he succeeds in getting somnone patriotic enough to serve without pay. Mir. Waller recalls that for thirty years he served as mana. ger for elections without one cent of pay. ,g Civilians Have Guests
 The Civilians held their weekly meet ing Tuesday. Their guests at luncheon were Thomas Ward, of Tuscaloosa, and R. J. Winkler, the new manager of the water and light plant. ,t.al
 Court In Session. s
 Circuit court is in session this week with Judge Hobbs presiding and Solici. tor James in attendance. H. c. Chi. dress was chosen foreman of the grand jury. There were so few civil cases deeketed for this week that the jury has been dismissed. The grand jury cases are yet to be heard from.
 !. School Dairy Closes
 { The. dairy which has been run in connection with the vocational school has closed down., This dairy has been a help to Greensboro, as fresh milk and cream could be purchased at all, times
 Buys Part In Ice Factory
 Edward Sledge has recently purchased an interest in the Greensboro Ice fac tory. He took charge on March 1. Holiday Planned
 The Greensboro public school will give. holiday Friday in order that the teachers and pupils may attend the field day exercises to be held at Havans on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
SHOALS MAY GET ]
 ldTERIRBANLNE|
Right Of-Way From Nashville, Tenn, To Florence Be
 ing Sought
tMUscLE sHoALs BUHEAu,.

FLORENCE, Ala, March 6.-The proposed interurban railway from Florence to Nashville by way of Mt. Pleasant and Franklin, Tenn appears to be getting closer osan aetuality with each passing day. The options which are being taken for the right-of-way contained the stipulations that they are void unless work Is started on the road by August I. It is understood that John H. Carpenter. and the Howard estate, who are the present. owners of thiss railroad are sthe backers of the enterprise and they proposed to utilize as q part of the line tue standard gauge railway. now operated with gasoline trains from Nit. Pleasant to Franklin.
 Murder Case Set {: a;s-
 The trial of John H. Peck, who is charged with the murder of his aged uncle, Andy Peel, has been set for Friday, March 21 |, and witnesses are being subponacti today The body of the fisherman was found in the Ten nessee river by a:,negro.
 .@..s Gas Rates Cut sE%
 Following the publication of lower rates on coal in the Muscle Shoals dis trict,' Secretary Jones of the, Chamber of Commerce, announced today that an agreement had been reached for a re- duction in the rate on gasoline. The new rate, it is estimated, will save the Tri-C Cities about $12,500, although the representative lof one of the oil com panies placed an estimate at $14,000, including Florence. the saving to Lau- derdale county will amount to SS,500. { Inspect Paving Mayor E. A. Eastep and Commission CTS D. B. Garner and W. F. McFarlin and City Engineer Paxton are in Bir- mingham, where they will inspect diff ferent classes of paving work and ma terials.
 Building Inspector Named
 James Kilburns has resigned his po- sition as building inspector with the city and Donald White has been select ed for the position.
 e@ Hurt In Fall ea
 H. E. Grant, general rigger foreman at Wilson dam, who was very serious ly injured when struck on the head by a piece of timber that fell a distance of about 100 feet from the top of the dam, is still in very. critical condition.
 Dr. Phillips Speals
 Dr. J. B. Phillips of Chattanooga, who is assisting Dr.. R. l.. Motley in revival services at the First Baptist church, was the principal speaker at the Florence Exchange club luncheon yesterday.
 ,ss.-' Advertise Shoals
 Ten thousand little booklets contain ing brief but complete information con- cerning Florence and the Muscle Shoals district have been printed by the Flor ence Chamber of Commerce and are be- ing distributed through all sections of the country. -, v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
1 SCOUT EXECUTIVE
 q. VISITS. TWIN-CITY
Three Persons Hurt As Auto 5 Runs Off Bridge
TENNESSEE VALLEY BuREAu)

(TENNESSEE VALLEY BDREAU)
 ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, March 6. --C. E. Shriner, regional field executive National Boy Scout council has arrived here to launch a movement for organi- ration of the work of the council in several counties. He will spend several weeks here. Huntsville, Albany and De- catur and Athens will be federated to- gether immediately, he stated, and the work gotten well under way in these cities. @ t-',
 Three Persons Injured
 Mrs. R. H. Mayberry, her son, Roy Mayherry, and Mrs.. Elizabeth King, all of Nashville, suffered sligt injur- ies Wednesday night when their auto mobile ran off the Flint creek bridge, 6 miles south. New Secretary Wires
 A telegram was received today from w.. J. Merininger, of Houston, Texas, by W. W. Rshn,, president of the Cham. Der of Commerce, stating the. newly appointed secretary. of the, Chamber of Commerce here would arrive in 10 days to accept the position.
 Farm House Destroyed
 The farm house formerly owned by Gordon McFuff was burned Wednesday night. The house was occupied by the family of W. H. Wilson and was own, ed by c. c. Robertosn. '"S
 Installing Machinery
 Machinery now is being placed in the new building being erected on Sec. ond street by the Decatur Cornice and Roofing company.
 Officials Visit Gads1en
 A party of Decatur officials were in Gadsden today inspecting certain street pavings there. Included in the party were Mayor James A. Nelson City Engineer NJ. c. Bingham and Alder. man Thomson. s-st
 Resignation Accepted
 Miss Nina Eldridge, director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory, has re. signed it became known today. He, resignation has been accepted by Dr l.. c. Hagens of Montgomery, chief oi the bureau of laboratories. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
Mysteries of the Ancients

The Department of Agriculture of Egypt has seeds which were found in age-proof containers in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, which they will en- deavor to propagate at their Aericul- tural Research Laboratories. These seeds may represent herbs containing medicinal properties that this age and generation knows not of It was the simple roos an dherbs of the field that half century ago produced Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound, a rem- edy that has never been equalled in overcoming ailments peculiar to women:-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
NEGRO SLAYER
 TO HANG FRIDAY
Convicted Of Staying Farmer In Shelby County Last July

COLUMBIANA, Ala, March G. Especial. )-George Robinson, negro. ia sentenced to hang here at noon Friday for the staying of William. Murphy last July. Robinson, who has been in the Birmingham jail, was brought back here Tuesday.
 Robinson was charged with having waylaid and killed Murphy while the latter was on his way home from Columbiana. Robinson's son was with him at the time and at the trial tes. tified that his father killed Murphy. The staying of Murphy, who was A leading farmer of the county, aroused much indignation.