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BUT INTHE FILLER
W. M. Mayes Talks About
Selecting a Good Smoke
1 COLOR IS NO INDEX
A Dark Cigar Is Not Necessarily
Heavy—Strength of Cigar Is
Determined by Quality
of the Filler
By JACK BETHEA
Each year the holiday season is produc
tive of much more or less poor wit at the
expense of the woman member of the
household who selects Christmas gifts for
the masculine part of the family.
There are tw'o points upon which woman
Is supposed to know nothing, and at
which fun is poked by the column. In
the matter of cigars and neckties a woman
is credited with no knowledge whatever,
j She Invariably selects ties that can be
heard coming for several city blocks and
cigars that are a combination of hemp,
cabbage and perique—that is according to
the jokesmith.
It is unnecessary to argue the point of
neckties. Having had some screamers
wishS%-well, never mind, it was cigars
to which special reference was made.
As a matter of fact the wit crackers are
as far off in this matter as they are on
mothers-in-law and other hoary stand
bys If one is to believe W. M. Mayes,
one of the best known cigar men in Bir
mingham, it is the exception rather than
the rule when man himself knows much
about the selection of a cigar.
“I suppose that I notice it more during
the holiday season when the rush is on,"
J said Mr. Mayes, w'ho is secretary of the
Burnett Cigar company, "but it seems t»>
me that if I didn’t know more about
cigars than many of the men who are in
veterate smokers I would certainly learn.
Time after time men who ought to know
better have told me that they select their
cigars from the color of the wrapper.
Strong for His Size
"I was standing in one of our retail
stores the other day when a pale anemic
looking young man came in and asked
the clerk for a cigar. He didn't know
«•' what kind lie wanted, so the clerk, as is
the custom, spread several boxes of all
kinds before him. I was amazed when 1
saw him select a cigar that was strong
enough to walk alone. Out of curiosity 1
spoke to him afld found that he had se
lected the heavy cigar on account of its
light wrapper.
"This is typical of many smokers. As
a matter of fact, the notion that a light
colored cigar is necessarily mild or a dark
one heavy is a delusion and a great one.
You cannot tell how a cigar will taste
by the color of its wrapper. The smoking
quality of a cigar, its strength or mild
ness depends almost entirely on the qual
ity of the filler, whffch in turn depends
on the locality in which the leaf is raised,
the curing and the proper blending of the
different tobaccos.
"A cigarmaker is given a certain quan
tity of filler tobacco and a pad of wrap
pers. Both filler and wrappers are as
nearly of one quality as possible. He
rolls them, a selector takes them and as
sorts them, by the shade of the wrap
pers only, Into light, medium and dark,
merely to be able to pack the boxes with
cigars having all the same color, and thus
get a neat appearance and uniformity in
the box. Some of these cigars will be
called 'Maduro/ some ‘Claro,’ bu£ the
filler is the same in all, and all are of
exactly the same tobacco except for the
color of the thin wrapper. We are talk
ing, of course, about cigars of one brand
and size.
"Cigars are made up in many shapes,
and the general rule Is the thinner cigars
are milder, and the thicker cigars heav
ier, though made of exactly the same
tobacco. If one shape does not just suit
your taste try another.
"The lightest wrapper tobacco is cither
of a naturally flimsy nature or the leaf
has been prematurely picked. In either
(/case this light tobacco lias no desirable
quality, and if cigars were made up of
this alone no one would care for them,
for they are apt to be bitter and acrid.
Dark Tobacco Mellower
“As a matter of fact, dark-colored
leaves are usually more mellow and sw-eet
for they have ripened on the stalk, and
have been thoroughly cured before being
made up. In the tropics wrappers are
gathered In February and March, and
the crop must last through the 12 months
until the next crop is harvested. The
/* leaf is stored in bales and cures and dark
ens each month until at the end of the
Feason the tobacco has a much better
flavor than at the beginning. ‘Maduro’ is
the Spanish word meaning mature or ripe,
■3 a ‘Maduro’ or a ‘Colorodo Maduro’ ci
gar is one with a ripe, well-cured wrap
per, and if the filler Is not heavy to
bacco the cigar will burn better, taste
better and give much more satisfaction
without being heavy or strong.
•Tobacco men know this. They know
*.Vthat they can raise better tobacco and
make better cigars by allowing the leaves
to ripen fully before picking them; then
the cigar will burn more evenly, the nico
tine will disappear in combustion, and not
gel in the smoker’s system. But the de
mand for light colors induces many plant
ers to cut some of their tobacco prema
turely in order to get a large percentage
•f light wrappers.
"Porto Ricam for instance, usually runs
a little dark when fully matured, but the
cigars are not strong; they are mellow
ifcnd full of flavor, and their combustion
1 Yis so perfect that the smoker gets prac
tically no nicotine from them.
' "The only way you can tell the strength
of a cigar is by smoking it. When you
want a mild cigar, you must depend on
the brand and size, not on the color. Find
jrour mild brands and shapes by smok
ing tests; then stick to them regardless
of color/*
WHITE CHRISTMAS
SERVICES ARE HEED
8¥ LOCAL CHURCHES
_
That “It Is More Blessed to
Give Than Receive." Motif
DECORATIONS ARE
OF UNUSUAL BEAUTY
World Steadily Growing More Spirit
ual, Says the Bit. Mr. Barnwell
In Explaining Meaning of the»
Services—Charity Offering
The spirit of giving rather than that
of receiving was exemplified in Bir
mingham yesterday when a number of
the churches in the city had what is
known as “The White Christmas.”
“The White Christmas” is founded
upon a legend as pretty as the service
itself and is now almost universally
observed over the United States. The
observance was begun in Birmingham
about three years ago and the idea has
so appealed to religious workers that
it is now the custom in most of the
churches In the city.
Once upon a time, so the story runs,
a ruler of that mythical kingdom of
Cathay, of which the poets sing, desir
ing to extend to his subjects Christmas
hospitality, sent invitations to all In
the land to attend at the castle on
Christmas day. All the people were t«i
bring gifts and the King made but
one condition, that all should be white.
And so on the day the multitude
gathered at the palace and each had
a gift for the King. The rich brought
pearls and ivory and magnificent gifts,
while the poor presented him with
white doves and other inexpensive
tokens.
And the King, surveying the gifts,
saw not that one was a priceless pearl
and the other but a dove; he only
caught the sheen of white and saw the
motive—love and service.
On this fanciful story has the white
Christmas been founded ami the pur
pose of the services is to bring home
to the children the Biblical injunction
that “It is more blessed to give than
to receive.”
Church of the Advent
At the Church of the Advent yes
terday afternoon elaborate services
were held. The Rev. Middleton
Barnwell, the rector, in a brief address
to the congregation, explained the
white Christmas and the motives un
derlying It. He expressed tlie opinion
that the world was steadily coming
more to the spiritual and recognizing
the merit of giving rather than receiv
ing.
Donations were made by all tho
classes of the Sunday school of money,
clothing, toys and articles of a sim
ilar nature.
The cash donations amounted to several
hundred dollars and will be sent to the
Episcopal Orphans’ home at Mobile.
A particularly Interesting feature of the
services waa the recitations and songs of
the little wee tots. The babies, scarce
able to stand, sang "Luther’s Cradle
Hymn," while the primary department
sang "Under the Stars," and recited the
whole of the Christinas story from the
Bible.
The decorations of the church and the
Christmas tree attracted particular com
ment for their beauty and individuality.
The tree was a perfect cedar of great
height, and was covered with a gauzy
white sheen while from every branch
peeped a tiny glowing incandescent globe.
Scattered tastefully among the branches
were a number of white wreaths, and
tho effect of the whole was unusually
striking.
First Presbyterian
At tlie First Presbyterian church the
white Christmas services were held at 5
o’clock and took the place of the reg
ular evening services. The church had
been tastefully decorated with narcissus,
tull# and white bunting, while at many
points giant potted ferns relieved the mo
notony of the white.
The Sunday school had charge of the
services and each class presented its of
fering and its part of the programme, 'me
classes made offerings to specific pur
poses, such as the Mercy Home, the Anti
Tuberculosis association and kindred or
ganizations. The offering amounted to
over $200. This Is the third white Christ
mas service held at the First Presbyterian
church.
A majority of tlie Methodist churches
held services yesterday. At the High
lands Methodist church at 4 o’clock there
was a special musical programme during
which Mrs. Thomas Morris, Jr., gave
a selection on the harp and Mrs. B. a .
Wllkerson presented "The First Christmas
Carol.” Mrs. J. M. Mason sang “Silent
Night, Holy Night." The closing number
on the programme was "Away in the
Manger,” sung by the boy choir of the
church.
At the Fountain Heights Methodist
church services were held at 6 o’clock
with the superintendent of the Sunday
school. J. T. Abernathy, as master of cer
emonies. The church was crowded and
a number were unable to gain entrance.
Selections were rendered by a mixed quar
tet, while Miss Lucy Blckley sang. There
were also a number of selections by the
regular choir. The offerings amounted to
over $100.
Services were held by other Methodist
churches as follows: Norwood at 6:30.
St. JohnBs at 3:30, North Highlands at
7:30 and Eleventh Avenue at 7:30.
At the First Baptist church services
were held at 6 o’clock. The Sunday
school classes made offerings for specific
purposes. There were a number of reci
tations and a special itiusl^Ll pro
gramme. At the Southside Baptist Ralph
Conner’s story, "The Angel and the
Star,” was the basis of the services,
which were held at 6 o’clock. At 7
o’clock the first White Christmas cele
bration ever held at the Park Avenue
Baptist church was observed with ap
propriate exercises.
Regular Christmas Trees
Arrangements have been made by
churches not having the White Christ
mas services to have the regular Christ,
mas tree. Many of these will be given
Christmas eve night.
At St. Paul's, however, exercises were
held yesterday afternoon.
Tfie teachers of the Sunday school
under the direction of the superintend
ent, Mrs. Annie Carney, ably assisted
by Mrs. Frank J. White, gave their
pupils a Christmas tree at St. Paul’s
hall. Presents were prepared for 280,
and although many others came unex
pectedly all were provided for.
The tree had been tastefully decor
ated by the teachers and the many col
ored electric lights added much to its
beauty. Santa Claus was present and
distributed the presents and candy to
all the little ones. Among the more
valuable presents was a $10 gold piece
presented to the Rev. Father Sands
by the teachers of the Sunday school.
It was a Joyful occasion for all and
the children were made happy by this
advance vijdt of Santa Claus to their
Sunday school. J. B.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET VIADUCT
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ONE GRADE CROSSING ALMOST ELINMINATED
Rapid progress is being made on the construction of the Twenty-seventh street viaduct and indica
tions are that it will be completed on schedule time. The above is n comprehensive view of the first of the
proposed system of viaducts—Photo by Baird.
Before the first months of spring |
the viaduct at First avenue and Twen* j
ty-seventh street will be completed.
The contractors from New Orleans en
gaged in building the safe passage
way between the eastern part of Bir
mingham and the central business dis
trict have started as if they were afraid i
that time would disturb the work ami
it would be incomplete.
The result Is that the viaduct is
growing bigger and the people arc pet
ting a better idea of it day by day
The viaduct at Twenty-seventh street
and First avenue is the first one that
has been started under the commission
form of government. On this account
Mr. Weatherly. Mr. Ward and Judge
laine are very proud of it. It will re
lieve citizens living in the eastern part
of the city from the risk of crossing
large number of tracks. The work us
stated Is progressing very rapidly and
It will not be very long before the
structure is complete. The First ave
nue viaduct is only one of a series that
will be built.
FIRST SESSION OF THEj
COMMITTEE OF 100
TO BE HELD TUESDAY
Will Consider Methods of
Relieving Financial Dis
tress of the City
ACTION, IF ANY,
MUST BE RAPID
.Unanimous Rpport Is Not Expected
On Account of Divergence of
Opinion—Three Plans Are To
Be Considered
H.v HIGH TV. ROBERTS
The committee of 100 men appointed I
some days ago by George B. Ward, I
president of the-city commission, and I
Paschal G. Shook, president of the
Chamber of Commerce, to devise a
scheme for the financial relief of Bir
mingham, Will hold its initial session
tomorrow afternoon.
inasmuch as whatever plan is ulti
mately agreed upon by the committee
will have to lie submitted to the olt.v
commission and tlie legislative di lega
tion of this county for approval, the
committee's work will of necessity lie,
it is pointed out, rapid. In the event
of an extra session, the legislature will
be convened probably on January 1
At the longest, the committee will have
to complete its work early In January.
The regular session will begin January
11.
The committee is made up of men
representative of all factions and po
litical creeds. There will probably be
serious oppositions to whatever scheme
is suggested. It Is believed that a
unanimous report is practically impos
sible.
Three Plans Considered
There arc in main three plana which
will be considered. The one will pro
vide for an increased rate of taxa
tion. The increase contemplated is one
half of one mill. Should this increase I
l«e granted, city commissioners hold
that the city would be enabled to col
lect a sufficient sum of money success
fully to finance itself. The objection to
this plan Is general. In the first place,
it Is understood that such a plan would
not be indorsed by the legislative del
egation. In the second place, tile peo
ple, as a rule, oppose the idea of hav
ing their burden of taxation increased.
A third objection is found in the fact
that in whatevfr Increased sum of
money Is realised from an increased
rate, the county and state would .share.
The second plan provides for the
creation of a board, the duty of which
would be to equalize tho taxation in
Birmingham. It would be the duty
of such a board to catch a tax dodger
In Birmingham. That plan will meet
strong opposition. In the first place,
should the members of the equalization
board be remunerated by a percentage
of the-amount of money collected in ex
cess of money collected the previous
year, they might bo prone to cairy the
Idea of "equalization” too far. In the
second place, should the members of the
board be remunerated by salaries, they
might become indifferent or negligent,
thus rendering the work of their crea
tion ineffective.
The Third Scheme
The third plan to be considered will
be that embodying the creation of Bir
mingham county. Under this plan, the
city government and county govern
ment would be combined. The people
will pay the city and county taxes
which they now pay, and one govern
ment, rather than two, will receive the
money. Under this plan, the remainder
of Jeferson county would be divided
Into two counties, and it is pointed out
that It would be the beginning in Ala
bama of the inception of the Georgia
idea that internal development comes
with many small rather than few large
counties. This plan has the advantage
of being favored by a majority of the
members of the commission, a majority
It ia believed, of the legislative dele
gation, and the fact that on account
of a general desire throughout the state
to split up Jeferson county, It would
probably be successful before the peo
ple.
The objection to this plan Is found
In the fact that It would necessitate the
paying of taxes by Industrial corpora
tions In more than one county, an!
in the fact that there Is more or less
of a sentimental antagonism to the
division of what la generally called
"Imperial Jefferson."
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SNAPSHOTSON BIRMINGHAM
STREETS AT LUNCH HOUR
M. V. JOSEPH—Photo by Baird
M. V. .Joseph as president of Love
man, Joseph & Loeb, the largest de
partment store In tlie south, is one of
the best known figures in Birmingham
business life. The photographer caught
him as he was on his way to lunch
and Just after he had expressed him
self as very optimistic and greatly
pleased at the (’hristmas trade.
“Business has been fine for the past
few weeks,’’ said Mr. Joseph yester
day. "The number of persons in the
store at this time as you are able to
see indicates very clearly that the sit
uation is getting better. It is true that
the people are not buying expensive
presents for those whom they love or
admire, at the same time the volume
is bigger and the results so far as we
are concerned are ns good as could be
expected. I am very optimistic.
“I believe that the business condi
tions are going to keep improving.
Wc are not willing to admit that the
volume of business will materially do
ennse after the holidays. 1 thing that
business will keep up ami that we will
have a very substantial volume of
trade after Christmas has passed. This
country is bound to go forward. I am
fully convinced that the war cannot
permanently affect us. There hat; been
a temporary lull In the business of this
country; readjustment has been rapid,
and i am convinced that the situation
is greatly improved over that of GO
lays ago. Our establishment, which
I am sure Is a good barometer, has been
liberally patronized and I am informed
other retail stores have received Jicii
measure of trade. So viewing the mat
er from all angles I am inclined to
think that the business situation is
better and will continue to get ueiter.”
Mrs. Stafford’s Goods Re
covered By Goldstein and
Brown—Vauled at $200
Phoebe Henderson, a negro woman, was
arrested lust night at Fourth avenue and
Twenty-fourth street by Detectives Gold
stein and Brown on a charge of grand
larceny. The case is unusual for a num
ber of reasons.
When arrested the woman was dressed
from top to toe In clothes which she
admitted that she had stolen from Mrs.
Edwin T. Stafford, wife of the proprietor
of the White Swan laundry. The detec
tives, following her confession, recovered
$26 in money which belonged to Mrs.
Stafford and over $200 worth of clothing
which had been stolen from her.
When arrested the negro said she was
on her way to the Terminal station with
the intention of taking a train out of
Birmingham. She had two suitcases
packed with all kinds of raiment be
longing to Mrs. Stafford. It is thought
that there may be some goods belonging
to other residents of the Highlands and
the record of the woman is being investi
gated by the officers.
The clothing was stolen sometime Sat
urday.
A FANCY DOLLAR BOX
FRESH CHOCOLATE NUT CANDY
FOR CHRISTMAS 8fir.
SUTTON'S. 3D AVE. OPPOSITE BIJOU.
TEACHERS THIS WEEK
Will Begin This Morning at
South Highlands School.
Payment of Teachers
Examination of applicants for certifi
cates as state teachers will begin this
morning in Birmingham at 10 o’clock and
will continue through tomorrow and
Wednesday. It is expected that over MOO
men and women will stand the exami
nation.
The examinations for the white appli-]
cants will be held at the Roirth High
lands school and for negroes at the
Thomas school. Two hundred white and
100 negro applicants are expected. At
South Highlands P. M. McNeill, county
superintendent of education, will have1
charge of the examination and at Thomas!
K. G. Hewitt, assistant superintendent,1
will be in charge.
All applicants are expected to be on1
hand at the schools not later than 8:30
o'clock. The examinations proper will
begin at 10.
Mr. Hewitt announced yesterday that
about 175 of the 300 rural teachers of]
Jefferson county had taken advantage!
Saturday of the offer of the Parisian J
Millinery company to meet the pay roll'
in the inability of the county to do so.]
Over $12,000 was paid out by the Parisian j
company, he said.
Mr. Hewitt said that he expected the]
remaining 125 teachers to come to Bir
mingham during the early part of the|
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ARE THE GIRLS OF ALABAMA
LESS WORTH SAVING THAN
BOYS?PERTINENT QUESTION
Dr CnARLKS H. MAM)V
Given an equal opportunity. It can hard
ly be questioned but that a boy’s chances
for success In life are far greater than
those of a girl. When the opportunities
arc not equal the proposition admits
of no argument. The question has been
asked: “Are the girls of Alabama less
worth saving than the boys?” Almost
every man and woman in the state would
say in answer: "Certainly not. if any ad
vantage Is given It should he in favor of
Hie girls.''
Yet it would seem that the state of Ala
bama considers the reformation of its
wayward boys of greater importance than
the saving of wayward girls.
For instance:
At Fast Lake are located two institu
tions supported largely by the state. One
Is the Alabama Hoys’ Industrial school, n
splendid institution fairly well equipped
with buildings and facilities for the train
ing of the boys that become the wards
of the state. It is an institution of int
uit use value and one that every citizen
should be proud of.
In the shadow of this noble institution is
en ordinary dwelling house. It Is called i
tin* Alabama Home of Refuge. It is pop
sibly large enough to accommodate with
some comfort a family of six or seven,
yet crowded in its limited capacity are'
15 girls of tender age. Children as they]
are, they have all been committed to the
home for acts of delinqency. They are
in the main neglected children, girls who
never had a chance." It is the purpose
«d the home to train and educate them
and give them an opportunity to become
righteous and self-respecting.
Iii this great and sacred work the man
agers oi the home are sadly hampered
bv i h-- lack of accommodations and funds
l he state makes an appropriation of $50,
<hh» foi the boys’ Institution we wish it
w.M-e *500,000 -the state appropriation to:
the girls is $3000. Both are state-wide in
li.wir scope and usefulness; both seek to
reclaim and train and educate their ln
mat.s. both are necessary for the good
of society.
With these figures In view is nol tin
MUfSIlon, '.Mi. thr- Kiris or Albania
lrsi. worth saving than thr hows'."
in rtlnrnt one and onr that rails for the
serious consideration or thoughtful nu n
and women.
It is true that the hoys' school has
about •? i.. Inmates and the girls’ home
• mly 43. but it must not be forgotten
that owing to the lack of accommo
dations and funds many girls ,ir. de •
Died admission in the home, denied tin*
opportunity to receive the instruction
and training that would fit them lor
self-respecting, self-supporting citi
zens.
The boys are comfortably provided
for. The girls’ accommodations are
meagre and entirely insufficient.
Then again, what becomes of tin*
girls that are turned away? It must
be remembered such only are sent that
are wayward. There can only he one
answer and that is, they are left to
drift with the tide and In nine eases
out of ten go to swell the appalling
ranks of the underworld.
"Are the girls of Alabama less worth
saving than the boys?” God knows they
are, and you reader know It. For ev
ery girl child gone astray through tin
failure of the state to provide a place
where they could be protected and
trained the state is responsible
It must not lie Inferred from this
article tlist the lady managers of the
refuge have any criticism to make or
even suggestion that would reflect on
the Hoys' Industrial school. On tin*
contrary, many of them are the moth
t rs of boys and their motherly .sym
pathy goes out to the little chaps who
«rc in the school, nay more, many of
them are active workers for It.
All the managers ask Is that the
legislature of the state of Alabama at
its next meeting will realize the need,
importance and absolute necessity of an
increased appropriation for the girls
school- one that will maldo them lo
carry on the work properly, glv*- the
girls an equal allowing with the hoys
in the matter of training and cduca
t Ion.
Will not the next legislature equalize
the care and attention given both sexes,
realizing that both are at least of equal
importance? Will they not match the
Boys' Industrial school with a Girls’
Training school? Will they not provide
a farm with suitable buildings, and a
maintenance sufficient to give the 300
or more neglected girls a chance to be
come a-df-respecting, self-supporting
citizens? Thus making them an asset
Instead of a charge on the state.
Is not the home the foundation of
society? Hoes not the purity of the
home rest in womanhood?
It is indescrlhly sad to contemplate
the large number of young girls whom
loving care might have developed into
noble women, left to swell the ranks
of the underworld or that most abject
of all types, the woman criminal.
The Issue Is not one of sentimentality
or philanthropy, but of simple racial
preservation and of justice. We are the
keepers of our sisters ns well as of
our brothers. Strive to evade the duty,
and its economic and hygienic penal
ties alone are incalculable.
And. Mr. Legislator, they propose to
put the mutter squarely before you
when you meet. They will ask you
this question, "Are the girls of Ala
bama less worthy of being saved than
the boys?” Your legislative action in
this matter will be you answer.
For the benefit of the many that are
not familiar with the Alabama home of
refuge, its brief history is as follows:
The institution had its beginning in
the hearts of a band of women who
realized the danger of neglecting the
young girl, as well as the need of pro
tecting her. They began in 1908 in a
small way, renting a house in West End,
and later on, as the work grew, mov
ing to East Lake, where a house was
purchased for $3500. It was soon found
however, that the undertaking could
not be carried out as it should by
private meuns, and in 1911 the insti
tution was turned over to the state, the
legislature making an annul appropria
tion of $3000 for its maintenance. The
city of Birmingham and the county of
Jefferson contribute monthly $:.0 and
$•*&, giving the home an income of about
$4000.
Uirls are received from any county
in the state, but owing to the limita
tions of the present building, only 4J
of the many applicants can he cared
for and these are so overcrowded that
tlie work is done under great disad
vantages
The finances of the institution are
managed by a hoard of 1 *J lady man
agers, Mrs. S. D. Weakley, president,
and Mrs. W. M. Sea rig lit. treasurer.
The homo relief is under the direction
of Mrs. t\ Lt. Amigh. who for 17 years
had charge of the Illinois State Train
ing School for Ulrls. together with her
former co-workers, Mrs. Burnham and
Miss Mct'ullom. The girls, who do all
the work of the establishment, art
given a thorough training In ail the
branches of common school education
and domestic science, while religious
training Is Impressed ns the bnsls of
all character building.
Tite girls had a most excellent ex
hibit of their handwork nt the state
fair I his year which attracted <» great
deal of attention.
It is tlie desire of the board to pur
chase n farm where tin* girls could
have tin' benefit of outdoor work. Alts.
I Amigh came from a farm of this kind
"here she had seen the great iwmefit
of that kind of work. Tills would also
solve the question of caring for a larger
number of girls. To this end nn
appeal Is to ho made to the* next leg
islature for a suitable appropriation,
so that Alabama will Insure to her
-rirls t lie same cure that is now being
bestowed on her boys
NOTED PHYSICIAN
DIES AT ORRVILLE
AT ADVANCED AGE
L —
Dr. Robert Piuuliulju- .lack
son Will Be Buried This
Afternoon from Daugh
ter's Residence
Dr. Robert Dnndridgc .hiekm i olio
of the host known physicinds in the
state of Alabama, died yesterday morn
ing; at 6:80 o'clock at the rcsldcm © of
Ills daughter, Mrs. .1, R. Bealrd at Orv
villo. F. M. .Dickson of Birmingham,
a son, received news of his lather's
death yesterday morning.
Funeral services over the r .-mains
of the deceased will he conducted this
afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resi
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Ian\v .1.
Roll. 138 Fifty-ninth street. Woodlawn
Interment will be in Forest Hill cem
etery.
Tiie young grandsons of Dr. .Dickson
Will act as his pallbearers. Th ■ arc.
F. M. Jackson, Jr. Philip t'. Jackson,
ICdgar T. Bell. Richard J. Roll. Fred
M. Hell and Francis M. Renin! The
Daughters of the Confederacy and Ma
sonic bodies will attend the funeral
in a body. V
Dr. Jackson is survived by two sons,
F. M. Jackson of Birmingham and It. \V.
Jackson of New Mexico, and two
daughters, Mrs. Bealrd and Mrs. ReP
Dr. Jackson had a distinguish 'd ca
reer. lie was born December 12. 1830,
on Ocmulgee creek In Perry county.
He whs raised on the farm ami edu
cated in Sunimorfieid. He graduated
from Charleston, S. c , in 1851 and mat -
ried Miss Sarah J. Mitchell, daughter
of the noted Methodist minister, the
Kev. A. II. Mitchell, in 1854.
Until the outbreuk of the civil wav.
Dr. Jackson lived and practiced medi
cine in Perry and Dallas counties.
When the conflict between the states
broke out, Dr. Jackson enlisted lu the
confederate army and served as a Aur
geon throughout the war. lie was In
tile army of the west and was with
Forrest and Wheeler at various times.
During the campaign around Atlanta,
lie was in charge of the hospitals Di
Georgia.
Dr. Jackeson came to this district in
1891, and practiced in Brookwood, re
tiring In 1902 and spending his remain
ing years In Woodlawn. He was ap- '*
pointed a member of the state pension
board by Acting Governor U. M. Cun
ningham and served through the ad
ministration of B. H. Comer, resigning
In 1910, on account of the gro.ving
infirmities of age.
He was one of the organizers of the
state medical association and was tite
last surviving charter member. He
was a Mason and a member of the
Methodist church. The United Daugh
ters of the Confederacy In Woodlawn
named tho chapter in honor of Dr.
Jackson.
Dr. Jackson’s wife died 10 years ago,
just a few weeks after the celebra
tion of their golden wedding anniver
sary. Dr. Jackeson fell about a year
ago and fractured his hip and never
recovered. He was never able to walk
again and litis injury is believed to
have been the cause of his death.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Yew*