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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
MontgomeryBoy Scout
 Off To World Ja7lboree
Alex Marks Is One Of AS To Attend Meet in
 Denmark
lstate Capitol Bureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 12.- Especial. )-Alabama will be represent ed at the world jamboree of Boy Scouts at Copenhagen, Denmark, in, August by Scout Alex Marks of Montgomery. Scout Marks will be one of 4S young Americans in attendance upon the in- ternational gathering if he passes the physical tests to be given at the Bear Mountain Boy Scout camp at Tuxedo, New York, and it is considered as un- likely that he will fail as he is one of the most proficient athletes in the To- cal council.
 Marks, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Marks, is now in New York. He left Montgomery last Tuesday for the national camp. He has passed all men, tai tests required and is known as the leading scout of this council. It is pointed out that he is an excellent athlete, especially proficient in the jumps and twimming. He is 15 years old and large for his age, being feet and 9 inches tall and weighing 169 pounds.
 He will take with him the official greeting of the local council to the king of Denmaryk, the king of England and Sir Robert-Baden-Po Powell, chief scout of the world.
 The boys will sail from New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
INSPECTOR FINDS. JALLS WELLKEPT AT MOST POINTS Dr. Andrews Reports The Monroe Bastile In
 Bad Order PRISONS ARE EMPTY IN FEW COUNTIES Number Of County Aims houses Are Poorly
 Equipped
(state Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jnly 12.- Announcement was made Saturday of inspections of number of county jails and almshouses, on which reports have been filed with Gov. w. W. Brandon by Dr. Glenn Andrews, state prison in- spector.
 On the Monroe county Jail the report that l''the jail was very dirty and in bad condition throughout" Only one prisoner was found in this jail, an in. sane negro youth.
 Nine prisoners, five white men and four colored men, were found in the Covington county jail. The jail was found clean except for dust and accu- mutations on the top of the bars. The prisoners stated that they had plenty to eat. With regard to the Covington county almshouse, it was reported that the houses, three in number, were out of repair and needed a general overhaul ing. There was no complaint among the inmates as to the food or treat ment.
 Two white prisoners were found in the Franklin county jail, which was clean throughout.
 Repairs Needed
 As to the almshouse, it was stated that "the small houses which are used by the inmates are very poor affairs Each of them needs repairing"
 The Pike county jail contained twelve prisoners, three white men and nine negroes, when inspected. The cell oc- cupied by the negro men was consid' rably crowded and the beds were not in very good condition. The entire aims house property was reported well kept The Greene county jail was described as fairly clean," though the inside needed repainting throughout. The re port noted that no provisions had beer made here for the prisoners to bathe There were five prisoners, one whit, man and four negroes. Need of screen; against flies was reported at the Greene county almshouse.
 The Colbert county jail was reported to be clean and well kept, aside from certain exceptions, including dirty mat. tresses. There were three white and five negro prisoners. The quality and quan' tity of food served appeared to be good and ample. Need of screens and cer. tain repairs to the almshouse was re- ported. x
 Six negro men and one negro woman were found in the Lauderdale county jail. The jail floors were clean, but tops of.the cages were filtered and dusty and six negro men were crowded into one cage. An ample quality and quan- tity of food was reported. The plumb ing needed a general overhauling. ''None of the reeomL ndations made in the former report have been car ried outy the reportestated. Some i'm prOvement in general conditions at the almshouse was noted.
 Mo- Prisoners In Jail
 No prisoners were found in the Perry county jail. Part of the jail was fairly clean, but certain rooms were in a very dirty and unsightly con iition. The
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
BURIED NEAR OLD HOME Paid Penalty For Slay- ing Of Miss Maybell
 Met CulIOugh
(Annistori Bureaul

ANNIsTON, Ala, July 12.-The body of Gordon Fincher, who died on the gallows in Talladega Friday for the murder of Miss Maybelle McCol- tough, pretty 17-year~old farm girl, which is alleged to have occurred more than 16 months ago in the Lincon com munity, was buried at o'clock Sat- urday afternoon in the Rabbittown cemetery a few miles out of the city.
 It was in this community that Fin cher had spent the happiest days of his boyhood and 1t was a last request that he be buried here. Funeral serv- ices were conducted from the Rabbit town church with Rev. J. E. Carter officiating. Fincher's aged father and other relatives attended the final rites.
 Following sensational trial in Tal- ladega county Fincher was found guilty of murdering the young girl and was sentenced to be hanged. Evidence presented against him was circumstan- tial. The man went to his death ,stoutly maintaining his innocence.
 -S Station ImprOved-The Union pas senger station here has been greatly inn proved in the past few weeks by new coat of paint and other renovations. All meIAA WOIh udS Dccu IScHdACAcu dnu new decorations have been placed in the waiting room and over the entire interior part of the station. One oi the greatest Improvements is the length ening of the train shed.
 l.. D. Phillips Resigns-The resigna tion of L. D. Phillips. member of thS city council from the sixth ward, has been announced to the council. The reason given by Mir. Phillips is that he had removed from the ward. His resignation has been accepted and Bert Harding has been appointed as his successor.
 Build Water TrOughs-A donation of $150 to the fund for building water troughs on the Lincoln lat at Moore avenue and Eleventh street has been announced by the city conpcil. At a recent meeting Sam Powersgand N. B. Ory representing the Anniston Chamber of Commerce appeared before the coun- eil and told of the move to build the troughs for the convenience of the farmers who bring their live stock to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
VETERANS TO HOLD
 MOBILE REUNION
State Session To Be Held In
 October

MOBILE, Ala, July 12.-(Special.) ) Confederate veterans of Alabama will be received and entertained by civic and patriotic organizations when they meet in Mobile in October for their annual state reunion. The younger vet erans will join in the effort to give the older veterans the eime of their lives.
 Chairman F. Taylor Peck of the con vention department, Mobile Chamber of Commerce, stated Saturday that, while the date of the state reunion has not been fixed, it has been decided by all parties econcerned that it should be held some time in October, at a time when the weather is neither too hot nor too cool for the veterans of the sixties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
FARM SCHOOLS
 Y PAY OWN WAY
Students Home Projects Amount To More Than
 Instruction Cost
(State Capitol Bpreau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 12.- Figures Illustrating the practical value of vocational education in Alabama are contained in a report on progress of this work during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924, afecently sent to the federal board for vocational education by State Superintendent of Education John W. Abercrombie. The report gives in detail, interesting information on the activities of boys and girls enrolled in all-day and part-time classes, and men and women in part-time and eve ming classes.
 That part of the report devoted to agricultural education shows that the total net returns from the home pro- jects of persons enrolled in classes taught by the teachers of agriculture in several of the schools amounted to larger sum of money than the en- tire cost of instruction, administration and incidental expenses of the school.
 That agriculture is taught in a prac- tical way is shown by the gross re- turns ofs $192, ,417.18 and net returns of $114,S75.43 to pupils enrolled from OuItANdICu An average gross return of $200.13 and a net return of $129.08 to each pupil enrolled emphasizes the vocational training is a decided step toward the solution of the vexing economic prob lem confronting the farmers of to- day.
 The teacher of agriculture gives in- struction and supervises the farm work of adult persons during out-of-school hours and at night. During the pres ent crop year there are $50 adults pur- suing vocational courses and growing crops under the supervision of trained agriculturalist.
 The 68 agricultural teachers assisted 4,743 farmers on their home farms in such services as selecting seed, insect control, soil inoculation, pruning, spray ing, terracing, treating sick animals, eulling poultry, dehorning cattle, stump blowing, docking sheep, top working pecan trees, purchasing animals. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
GREENSBORO WOMAN
 GETS PHO, DEGREE
Miss Julia Dale HOnOred By Cornell

GREENSBORO, Ala, July 12.- Especial. )-Miss Julia Dale has just returned from Cornell university where the degree of doctor of philosophy in mathematics was conferred upon her. Miss Dale is the first woman in Ala bama to receive this degree of doctor of philosophy in mathematics. She is the oldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Dale of Greensboro.
 Scouts At Camp-The Boy Scouts are off ,on a hike this week with Lock 6 as their objective point. Scoutmas- ter Hotchkiss is in charge, and the boys expect to have grand time for ten days.
 Missionary Returns-Many friends and relatives went to- the station today to greet Miss Emma Boardman, who has arrived from long stay in China as a missionary. Miss Boardman re- turned every seven years during her stay in China but she has come to stay, now.
 Reunion Held-A reunion of the Hanna family has been held in Greens boro this week. This is an annual Occurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
BUFFER BOYS CAMP
 AT GRAHAM'S MILL
Being Given Instructions In Ag- --ss ricuIture

,aGREENVILLE, Ala, July 12.-- resfSpecial. )-The Butler county boys az s riculturai club is in camp at Graham's z Mill, ten miles south of Gfeenville.
 The boys are, according to reports,
 having a great time and they are be- 2 ing given much valuable information <. eoncefning agricultural progress and i problems. Thursday night motion ', spicture show was given them and, ac- F eording to those who were there, 1t was
 greatly enjoyed by the boys.
 .ils Chapman Wins-Greenville blew up as in the seventh inning of a game here ns with Chapman and the visitors cross ed the plate nine times, overcoming the ?, lead the locals had gained in the early .s part of the game, and won by a score !, of ii to 8. ,- Power Plant SOld-The Alabama
 Power company took over the active 2. management of the local power plant
 which was bought by that concern from the Electric Manufacturing corporation
 today. The present steam plant will
 continue in operation until the hydro
 lines are brought into Greenville from
 Cherokee Bluffs or some other water i. power plont of the power company. Manager Davis claims that he expects { the hydro lines here within six Or seven /" months time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
NEW BUILDINGS
 GO UP IN ATHENS
Methodist Church Among New Edifices Being
 1 Erected
l,rennessee YalIey Bureau.. )

ATHENS, Ala, July 12 -The new buildings that are going up in Athens are progressing nicely. The ones of most note among those in coarse of construction, are the new Methodist church which is to be ompleted, if pos sible, during this year at cost of ap- prOximately $1OO.OOO, and the new dOrmitory at the Athens college The new dormitory will be completed in about seven weeks. according to those in charge tof the work and this sbuild- ing and the new church building, stli add very materially to the two sections of the. city in which they. are. located.
 Build Lumber Sheds = Hendricks Bros, who have recently bought the Miller Lumber ,, company's business here, have begun to build, new sheds and warehouses in orders that they may be able to handle the large busi- ness which they expect in the future. These people have associated with them in the lumber b siness, George w. |, Johnson, who has been a member of the. firm of Johnson-C Chambers & O., until he recently sold his interest in that plant to J. w. Chambers. !
 Tells Of Convention A very enjoy able meeting. of the Kiwan. club of this city was enjoyed this week at which time they were entertai led. by R. Fl. Walker, national democratic idel+ egate, who has just returned from the convention in New York.
 Commercial Club EIects-The Com mercial club has, this week, elected of- ficers far thei ensuing year: Df. J. s. Crutcher, president; M. M, Rosenau, vice president; Chas. w. Sarver, re- elected, secretary, and w. J. Howard, treasurer. iA
 Physician 'Returns-Dr Walton. H. Anderson, young practicing physician of this section, who has been in New taking special course in eye, ear, nose and throat diseases, has returned and will soon open his practice here.
 Postal Receipts Jump-The report just made by Postmaster HiIlis of this city, shows that, there has been a gain in the postal receipts during the past year. of $1,27Q02, making a total Of business handled through the local of flee of $11yO22.9S. @ .aA.
 Crops Look. There has never been more noticeable improvement in the crops after having been in such a deplOrable condition as has been dur ing the past few weeks than is now beheld from all sections of the coun- try. The forces on almost every farm have been working hand in. hand dur ing the fine weather prevailing through out the, past ten days or more than there are few fields now to be seen that have not been cleaned out and the crops are now affordinR great nrnrnise -t :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
CHAMBER ACTIVE
 AT BAY ANNETTE
Business Men Will Make
 Tour Of Trade Territory

BAY ANNETTE, Ala, July 12- Especial. )-The Bay Minette Agri- cultural and Civic club, Chamber of Commerce, is planning a trip for the farmers of the Bay Minette territory, to be taken over Baldwin county. This trip is being arranged in connection with the Bay Minette local branch oi the Baldwin county farm bureau. Tht trip is made to show the Bay Minettt farmers just what is being done in other parts of Baldwin county, espe- cially along dairying, poultry raising and kindred lines of activity.
 The club has arranged for space in automobiles for at least 100 farmers, the club bearing all the expenses for the dinner taken en route. The trip, according to present plans, will be made on July 17. Farmers making the trip will meet at the Baldwin county court house at in the morning of that day, when the lineup will be com pleted.
 The plan as outlined contemplates journeying through Loxley, Silverhill, Fairhope, Belforest and thence around back to Bay Minette. Dinner will be had either at Silverhill or .Fairhope.
 Those who go on the tour will be taken to various farms where dairying and poultry raising are carried on ex- tensively, where practical talks will be given on actual methods in practice in profitably and advantageOusly raising and marketing products. The creamer- ies at Silverhill and Fairhope will also be- visited en route.
 Actual details of the proposed tour are being worked out by D. c. Flana- gan, president of the club, R. A. Car lisle, secretary, and Wayne G. McGOw- an, county agents. These are assisted by Dr. Say Dahlberg, Ed J. Green and L. T. Rhodes. =
 Politics Warm Up-The' additional candidates for election to the city cOun- cil are noted in the recent announce ments and one withdrawal. Ort H.. Ertzinger, whose name was previously announced, has withdrawn from the race entirely, while those of w. A. Johnson, w. c. Boone and Y. c. Hall have been announced. With so many candidates in the field for alderman and two announced for mayor, the pros poets are for real live contest between now and time for the municipal cleo tiNu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
AUBREY BOYLES TO FACE TRIAL
 ON |. s. CHARGE
Panels Drawn For Two Weeks Court Begin
 ming August 4
FIFTEEN INCLUDED IN CONSPIRACY CASE
Harry French Scheduled To Be Tried Again
 During Term

MOBILE, Ala, July 12.--(Special Leased Wire.)-Several persons who were either acquitted er against whom the government failed to make out case in the recent. sensational liquor controversy trials held in the federal court in May, will go to, trial on other charges of violating the national prohi- bition law at the August term of the court. The setting for the first two weeks of the court, which will open August 4, has just been made up and the list of defendants includes several of the original defendants in the big case.
 Among the other cases set down for trial during the first two weeks of the court is the charge against United States District Attorney Aubrey Boyles, made in the state court after the indictment of several local officials by th efederal grand jury last fall and also charges against Harry French, R./F. Madray, L. R. McManus and J. H. Mckenzie, growing out of raids by these men nearly two years ago. The murder charge against French growing out of the killing of Jimmie Behan, a seaman, during a narcotic raid here, was also set for trial during this term. French was tried once in federal court and a mistrial entered.
 All of the charges against French and the other three men were moved into the federal court from the state court on the ground that Madray was fed- eral officer and the officers were work ing with him. The court solicitor, B. B. Chamberlain, will prosecute, these no oae xra1I ha hor Mn Boyles.
 Liquor Sales Charged
 Most of the charges against the de- | fendants who were freed in the liquor conspiracy case are for the alleged z lSp of liquor. One conspiracy case contain ing fifteen defendant has been for for trial. Those charged are James Glass, Ed Chadwell, Walter Cochrane, Will liam Schroeder, Willie Potter, Levert G. Gomez, Williamson Gomez, Rosalie Gomez, Sam Levanthal, W. Martin alias "Scrappy" Martin, Paddy Glass, Harry Pucket, Tom Nysis, William Mccoy and William Mcdonald.
 Dan Dure is to be tried on a charge of possessing liquor as the result of raid by federal agents last November.
 John T. McNamara, who entered plea of guilty to a charge of conspir- acy in the big cases, is to be tried on a charge of selling. Tobe Mehicus and Harry Ward ore also charged with selling and are scheduled to be tried August 4.
 P. B. and c. c. Laurendine, who came in for considerable mention in the big conspiracy case, but who were ace quilted, will be tried on August on charge of selling. John Bullen and rsrcfs sre cbarred %rb sise seng in ne ss G S Cleveland, also set for trial during this term. French was tried once in fed- eral court and a mistrial entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
CROPS NEED RAIN
 .l INV COOSA COUNTY
Boil Weevil At Wcrk In All
 Sections

l, GOODWATER, Ala, July 12.- Especial. )--In this community gardens and crops are suffering for rain. For several days past there have been local showers in few miles of Goodwater, but none so far in this immediate com munity. Boil weevils are reported in all sections of the county, and consider able efforts are being made to poison the pest and save the crop. Some farmers are making no effort to control the weevil.
 Corn is late and melons are not only late but prospects are not good for a normal crop in this section.
 G. T. VegmOn-G. T. Vernon, age 75, a prominent citizen of HackneyvilIe precinct, Tallapoosa county, died sud denly at the home of one of his children and was buried yesterday at Providence Baptist church, of which he was a member many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
EVERGREEN GETS
 NEW FLAMING MILL
New Plant To Cut 5G,OOO Feet Per Day

EVERGREEN, Ala, July 12.- Especial. )-W. s. Carter and company of Bainbridge, Ga, have under con struction saw mill here. The mill will be in operation in about ten days but the blaming mill will not be. ready until ten days later. The mill has a cutting capacity of 5000 feet of lum- Der per day.
 The firm gave a 6 o'clock birthday dinner Thursday evening at the board ing house of the min in honor of the senior member of. the firm, w. S. Car ter. The invited guests were Mrs. Graham Carter and Miss Mattie Car ter of Bainbridge, Ga. W. M.. Newton, O., c. McGeheei of Evergreen, H. l.. Dees, Evertett Dees, 4. J. Straughn and John Straughn of Repton, c. T. Livingston and J. T. Livingston of BelIeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
GAS RATE HEARING
 IS HELD IN SELMA
Utility Board Takes Case Under
 Advisement

SELMA, Ala, July 12.-(Special. J. An exhaustive hearing of the petition filed by the Alabama Power company to change the rate in force in Selma was begun before the Alabama public utili. ties commission in the city hall on Thursday, with President A. G. Patter- son presiding.
 Dr. W. w. Harper made a short statement, presenting some figures showing the rates charged for gas at Montpelier, Vermont, with. comparisons showing the gas rate of Selma to be ex. cessive.
 Dr. F. G. DuBose of Vaughan Me. morial hospital, advocated the new schedule. F. T. Raiford, manager of Times-Journal, also advocated the new gas rating.
 The commission took the matter un. der advisement and will render a de. cision later.
 Dr. BristOw ReSigns-At a special meeting of the board of trustees of the Alabama Baptist hospital held Thurs. day at the hospital, the resignation of Dr. Louis Bristow was accepted with regret to become effective September 1 Dr. BristOw has been elected secretary. treasurer of the Baptist Hospital com. mission with headquarters at New Or. leans, which carries with it general su. perintendence of all hospitals directly under the Southern Baptist convention The question of Dr. Bristow's successor was discussed but no selection was made. The matter will be decided at 9 future meeting.
 Knew Davis Father-The father oi John w. Davis, democratic nominee fol President, was an elder in the Presby terian church of Clarksburg, W. Va. -of which Dr. Edgar Cannon, pastor oi the First Presbyterian church of Sel ma, was postOr for a number of years He is well acquainted with the nominee
 Culbreath- Blagg-A wedding of inter. est to many in Dallas county and this section was that of Miss Leta Belle Gull breath and Herman Blagg of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
BEELER ADDRESSES
 SHEEP GROWERS
Organization Is Perfected In
 Wilcox Count

, CAMDEN, Ala, July 12.-(Special.l ) An enthusiastic meeting of the sheep growers of Wilcox county was held at Camden, on Wednesday which was large ly attended. A local organization was perfected with Miss Bessie Cochran as secretary and the meeting decided to join the state association.
 E. A. Beeler of Montgomery ad- dressed the meeting and stressed the great opportunity for sheep raising in Wilcox county. It Gwas shown tAat there are large tracts of land here suit able for sheep and he showed that the average person could make minimum profit of 100 per cent per year in this industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-13
'TROY WOMAN MAKES RECORD
will Attend Los Angeles Club
 Meeting

z TROY, Ala, July 12.-(Special. )- ; Mrs. Bettie M. Boyd, district agent for { inc Mutual Life Insurance company, q lriII leave Saturday morning for Los z Angeles, Cal, to attend the $25O, 900 r Field club held there on July 1S and sita aD. Of the ten ladies who qualified ssHfor the club, Mrs. Boyd led in the
 amount of insurance written: Mrs. e Boyd holds high rank with the ln- sezsurance company being near the top e in business done.
 ,ue Hurt In Werck-When pr. and Mrs. .ss.I. s. Beard and some friends were re-
 se,turning from Wewahitchie, Ela'' their 2. chauffeur, wearied by the long trip
 {. dropped asleep and the car ran into a : ditch, hurting most of the occupants 7 of the car.
 # Sing Is Held-The Kiwanis club held c an old fashioned "sing" Thursday night
 a ttheir luncheon and Albert Williams -o was leader. Miss Mary Bailey the new s6 home demonstration agent, who succeed -as Miss Busey, was the guest of George Grant, secretary of the club.