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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
BILLINGSLEY GOES TO
 SOUTHWEST ALABAMA
Will Look Into Several Cases of AL legged Violation of Drug
 Law

Montgomery. August 19.-(Special) ) Investigation of several alleged cases of misbranding at Demopolis and other places in southwest Alabama will be made by c. H. Billingsley, state pure food inspector, who left today for that section of the state. A number of cases of fragrant law violations relative to the branding and labelling of bottles have been reported to the agricultural department from southwest Alabama, and Mir. Billingsley will make a thor ough investigation of the various cases
 The pure food inspector declares that there Is no excuse for bottlers to place themselves liable to the state for fail ure to carry out the law, as the regu- lations are plainly stated in the de- partmental bulletins.
 MT. Billingsley states that the label l"specifically requires, to-wit: The name of the substance or product, the name of place of manufacture in the case oi food compounds or mixtures, words which show that the articles are com pounds. mixtures or blends, the words compound mixture or blend oi words designating the substance oi their derivatives and proportions re- quired to be named in the case of drugs and foods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20

During the civil war it was used as a hospital and officers headquarters by the Federals and the Confederates. whichever happened to be in charge of Decatur. There is clustered about the old building much of history and much of romance of interest to the entire south The side and front walls of the old building still show the mark of shot and shell plainly.
 As one story goes during the civil war pay train of the United States government was robbed of several thousand dollars in gold and the treas- urer buried it under the old building. When the war took place and the re- port spread throughout the town that the Yankees were coming MT. Lacy, who was then cashier of the bank, took all the money-in the bank. amounting to several thousand dollars, and talk ing it down the river buried it. After the excitement was over Lacy restored every dollar of the money to the bank s vaults A number of murders took place in the old building in the past years that were so full of history and romance.
 After the war the old building was used as the home of the Bank of De- catur and the First National bank. Later on it was used as a hotel. To- day it is occupied by a safe
 The history of this old building would require a good sized volume and much of it would be of wide interest to the entire country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
MONEY FLOWING BACK INTO BANKS West and South Calling for Money to Move
 Crops

New York August 1a.-An interesting development in the financial situation to- day was the evidence that much money taken from New York banks during the early alarm engendered by the foreign crisis is flowing back. This return How largely is offset, however, by increasing demands of interior banks. The west IS calling for crop moving money and the south is demanding cash to harvest cot ion Cotton planters recently received material assistance from local institu- tions, but this, it now appears, was suf- Jicjept only for small part of their iio-sss.
 Already there is talk of redeeming some of the emergency currency already issued. However with money per cent as against 3 per cent charged the first three months for this currency there is little Likelihood that these notes will be re- deemed until the latter part of the year, if then.
 Exchange brokers reported some busi- ness from Berlin today, drafts being is- sued in duplicate. That is, bills, were is- sued direct to that center and by way of Holland and Italy in the hope of reach ing the German capital. Rates on Lon don were higher than yesterday, with a smaller volume of business.
 Crop prospects were somewhat improved over night by rains in the southern corn belt, but in certain sections of the north- west, the rainfall came too late.
 General trade advices again were con flicting, more steel mills following the lead of the larger independents in ad- yancing prices, while others engaged in special lines are working on shorter time and otherwise curtailing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
BIRMINGHAM'S NEW "CITY
 BEAUTIFUL" DEP APARTMENT

an early vision of the earth and its basic source of wealth. He is estab- fishing the best possible source of good citizenship and future usefulness.
 And as we grow older the backyard farm means even more to us. It knits the whole family together in a normal kinship of interest and actual profit.
 It forms the basis of the home, eco nomically and socially It makes the women who take part in 1t producers in partnership with their men folk. II glorifies the ideal of honest <il fo1 all.
 The man who gardens learns philoso- phy, patience. He has at his hand a constant relaxation for his leisure hours-an absorbing occupation for nc man can work in his garden whole heartedly and dwell on business wor- ries at the same time
 Gardening is balm yr fretted nerves a health bringing recreation, lure te the fresh air and the out of doors Thomas Jefferson said: Those who labor in the earth are the chosen peo 1 pie of God" And again, "Cultivators of the earth are the most valuabl, citizens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20

Among the benefits of backyard farming may be mentioned its educa : tive value both to adults and to chil- dren. Agriculture is science worthy of the attention of the most advanced high brow or the most hardened man of business.
 One cannot be truly cultured who knows nothing about the things that grow out of the earth, who has no knowledge of the oldest and most hon orable profession in the world A man may engage in the study of soil all his life and never get at the bottom of 1t.
 And think of the benefit to the chil- dren who grow up to become familiar with these things-their hands and | minds trained in normal wholesome ways.
 l That child acquires self-confidence and self-mastery who is encouraged te
 carry his garden through from seed
 time to harvest. To him is vouchsafet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
NEW DECATUR WILL
 NOMINATE ALDERMEN
Mass Meeting of Citizens Is Called for August 27-Nominate Mayor
 August 20

Decatur August Special Jon August 27 the citizens of New Decatur
 will hold ward mass meetings for the
 purpose of nominating aldermen for the
 city On August 29 there will be a
 mass meeting held for the purpose of
 nominating candidates for mayor. The city election takes place in New De- scatur on September 21, the same date as the Decatur municipal election. As
 yet no candidatesNor mayor have pub |licly announced. The Decatur city council met last night and called the city election for Decatur. to be held on September 21 for the purpose of electing mayor and five city aldermen. The election off cers were named.
 The local Salvation Army gave an outing today to the poor children and women on Flint creek. about five miles from the city. A hundred or more went out in automobiles and spent most pleasant day A basket picnic dinner
 was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
MRS. E. MUSGROVE
 ENTERTAINS FRIENDS
Estimable Jasper Woman Has Elabo- rate Birthday Party Celebrating
 Her 18th Anniversary

Jasper. August 19.-(Special)--A elab- crate birthday party was given Tuesday evening by Mrs. Elizabeth Musgrove, eel. ebrating her seventy-ninth birthday. In vitations were sent to half hundred oi her older friends. The aged hostess il the best known old lady in Jasper ant Walker county. Though not very active in body, she retains an unbroken cheer ful and optimistic disposition, and an ac tive interest in every movement pertain ing to local and general welfare.
 There was provided more than al abundance of everything to make thu guests enjoy the evening. An elaborate collation. was enjoyed.
 All of her children~-L. B. Musgrove Bernie Musgrove and Mrs. John Long were present and were active in manifest ing the spirit of their less active mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
RECEIVE FIRST INSTALLMENT UNDER
 SMITH-LEVER BILL

Montgomery, August 9.-(Special.)-A federal warrant for $50O0, representing the states first installment of the agricul- tural extension fund provided by the .Smith-Lever bill was received by State Auditor C. B. Smith today, and was placed in the state treasury. When the state has complied with certain require ments of the law it will receive $30,00t annually, which will be apportioned among white and coored schools.
 Before the fund is distributed, the gov ernor will confer with Dr. c. c. Thach president of the Alabama Polytechnic in stitute A delegation of farmers recently requested the governor to allow the ne groes 30 per cent of the fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
BUSINESS MEETING
 OF THE ROTARY CLUB
Will Be Held Tonight At Rotary Hall. To Hear Reports From
 Committees

The monthly business meeting of the Rotary club will be held this evening, when the members will gather at 6:30 o'clock to partake of d Dutch supper in Rotary hall on First avenue. The princi- pal matter of business 10 be taken up will be the selection of permanent quarters for the next rental year for the club, it's lease on the present quarters expiring October 1.
 There will be reports rom the commit tees working to the end that everything in Birmingham will be closed September 9, when the Barons will be presented with the attendance trophy of the Southern league. The Rotary dub wants to brlnS the attendance record or that day np to the record of the opening day. And for this reason three committees are buslly at work persuading merchants and busl- ness men that they should declare hair holiday and visit the game.
 The ways and means committee of the club promises that something entertain ing in the way of stunts will be pre- sented and Secretary Oliver Cox says there is going to be "a general good time, as we'll as business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
FULLY THOUSAND
 PENSION CLAIMS
 TO BE CONSIDERED

Montgomery. August 1s-(special)-Fuliy 1000 pension claims will be considered py the state board of pension examiners at the regular meeting of the board on next Monday, August 24 according to an an nouncement today by Gen. Fred S. Fer guson, one of the examiners. General Ferguson has notified Dr. M. l.. Wood of Montgomery and John C. Webb of Demop- olis the- other members of the board, of the date of the meeting.
 The meeting was called for early in Au- gust. but owing to the absence of MT <, ebb it was postponed until the later date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
BROWN AND M'CARTY
 TO SPEAK AT LUNCH

The Birmingham Retail Furniture Deal
 CTS, association will hold it's regular
 weekly luncheon tomorrow at 12 o'clock
 at the newspaper club. President c. w.
 Green will preside, On the programmes the two veteran furniture merchants of
 Birmingham, M. F. McCarty and E. D.
 Brown. will present the customers and dealers viewpoints of 'Purcha sing Furn- ture and Paying For It." MT. McCarty takes the salesman's side and MT. Brown the buyer.
 A glad hand committee will be on hand Friday to welcome all who come. It is
 made up of Hal Strickland, R. B. Broyles, r. o. Harvey, Brooks Duke, J. w. Me Carty, J. E. Caine. w. w. Edmondson, J. ". Moseley, J. w. Wallace and J. A. Carroll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
SHERIFF HOOD IS
 SUED BY THE STATE Brickell Files Suit Against Montgomery for S750
 Due On Feed Bills

Montgomery, August 19.-(Special) Attorney General Robert C. Brickell to- day entered suit for $T50 against Sher- if Horace Hood of Montgomery coun- ty for alleged irregularities in his feed bills. The suit against the Montgomery official was brought at the instance of the governor and the state board of compromise, before whom Sheriff Hood appeared some days ago
 Sheriff Hood refused to settle when the case was before the board on the grounds that his accounts were correct. and declared that he preferred to de- fend a suit to paying the assessment.
 The charges against Sheriff Hood were made by Examiner Qf Public Ac- counts Charles l.. Townes, who recent ly made an examination of the books and accounts of that official.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
STATE BANKERS
 MEET AT CAPITAL Collateral Received and Ap- praised At Meeting of
 Executive Committee

Montgomery August 9.-(Special )-Col- lateral presented by more than a dozen national banks of the state was received and approved at a meeting of the execu- tive committee of the National Currency association of Alabama, following a long session at the Exchange hotel last night.
 The meeting was presided over by J. H. Barr president of the First National tank of Birmingham. Other bankers present were: J. Kirk Jackson, of the Exchange National bank of Montgomery; i; A. M. Baldwin of the First National bank of Montgomery; E. c. Melvin of the Sel- ma National bank; w. J. Hall of the First National bank of Greenville J. J. McDermott of the Bank of Mobile; R. E. Spragins of the First National bank of HuntsVile; F. s. Moody of the First National bank of Tuscaloosa, and N. P. Renfroe of the First National bank of Opelika
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
SYLACAUGA NOTES

Sylacauga. August 1s.--(Special)-J. F. Leavell, painter, who has resided here for several months. was arrested and carried to Talladega Jail yesterday charged with bigamy. 1t Is said the cause of his arrest was by wife No. at l4anette He had resided here with another woman whom he claimed was his wife.
 A series of revival services will be held during next week at the First Baptist church. the Rev Leon M. Latimer, pas tor of the church. will conduct the meet ing.
 Al a recent meeting of the commission- CTS of the town an ordinance was passed which prohibits pool or billiard rooms aft CT December 3l, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
FIVE ADDITIONAL
 DELEGATES NAMED

Montgomery, August 19.-(Special.)-T governor today appointed five additional delegates to represent Alabama at the National star-Spangled Banner centen- nial to be held in Baltimore September 6 to IS.
 Among those appointed are Oscar w.. Underwood, democratic floor leader of the national House. of Representatives, and Col. Francis G. Caffey. solicitor in the United States department of agriculture. Other delegates named are: Mrs. s. II. Dent, wife of Representative Dent; Mrs. J V. Allen, regent Alabama division, D. A. R., Birmingham, and Miss Maud Me Cure Kelly, state president U. S. D. of 1872, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
MADAME ISE'BELL
FLAT FEET AND TIRED ANKLES
 Part TIT

flat feet and weak ankles while they may be the result of too much stand ing, an accident, or of improper shoes also indicate a general debility of the system. 1t is therefore rational to sug- sest that the patient build up the gen eral health with nourishing food, rest and fresh air. As a second considera- ton try not to overburden the feet :: if possible, change your occupation if 1t has included long hours of standing or arrange for a 10 minutes rest every hour. Most occupations that include standing or being on the feet a great deal can be done with less muscle strain; it only remains to study but the method.
 Don't Make a Habit of Standing With many people jumping up is a habit or they make steps for them selves by carelessness or forgetfulness There is something wrong with the house keeping system when woman is running up and down stairs all day. or continually walking from the front or the house to the back. School teach ing and most business positions include considerable moving about and stand ! ing, but this can be reduced to a mini- mum, and as for the saleslady who works under conditions that forbid any relief from standing, my only advice l is to change her work as soon as she can fit herself for something better
 Wear Proper Shoes
 Perhaps you haven't fallen arches but you are forced to stand good deal and your feet ache and get tired easily Are you sure you are wearing prone, footwear? I am afraid that the habit I of wearing proper foot apparel vii only become general when women hay, changed their idea of what | shoe should be. The shoe from the point o lVlew of good health should not be ar ornamental addition to the toilet. bu a covering and protection to thos, hard worked members of our body. in. feet. It should therefore correspond ex actly to the shape of the foot whicl means that it should be straight alons the inner side to conform to the lin, lof the big toe and on the other sid, should have a wide, outward sweep S, as not to compress the toes. This O course eliminates the pointed toe an,
 
 lexcept the sandals that some womei are adopting for home wear.
 1 A laced shoe gives a better supper to the ankles than a button shoe; wha is called an Oxford, .fastening acros the instep, holds the foot in better posi- tion than do the pumps so long popu lar, but the average shoe is sadly lack ling as a protection to the foot
 Heels, unnecessary in childhood, be leone of more importance later the oh ject of them being to assist walkin, by inclining the body somewhat for ward. The high heel is inclined to throy the body too much forward and out O the proper equilibrium and it is ap to be too narrow to give proper rest lThe helpful heel is broad and low
 zz7,~eM MlZRh (To be continued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
GRUBB WILL HOLD
 COURT FOR CLAYTON

Montgomery, August 19.-(special. ) In the absence of Judge HenrysD. Clay ton, judge of the United States court for the middle district of Alabama, who is on his vacation, Judge William l. Grubb of Birmingham, judge of the northern district, has been designated to take his place. Judge A. P. McCor- mick of the fifth judicial circuit of the United States, made the designation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20

occurred over Georgia, South Carolina and portions of Florida Alabama and Texas. Showers were reported also over
 most of the Missouri and upper Misss- sippi basins and over the northeastern districts
 Temperatures were moderate in all sec tions of the country Abilene was the only station outside of southern Arizona reporting a temperature in excess of 90 degrees at [ D. m.
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending at 8 p. m., 10th meridian time:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
A. c. T. I. BOOKS FOUND
 IN GOOD CONDITION
ust Especial )

Montgomery, August 19.-(Special) Examiner of Public Accounts ]. T. Cor man today submitted to the governor a report covering his examination of the books and accounts of the Alabama Girls Technical institute at Monte vallo for the year ending June 30, last. The examiner reported all the books correct.
 The total receipts of the school for the year were 9$16S, S,906.63, while dis bursements amounted to $159,955.54 According to the examiner, the value of the lands and buildings belonging to the institution is $500,000, while in- surance carried on the buildings amounts to $150,350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
TO DECIDE POPE
 CASE TODAY

Montgomery. August 19.fSpecial.)-Th governor tomorrow will 1ecide the Irwin Pope case. For the past few days he has had under consideration the question of committing the death sentence of the Calhoun county murderer to life impris- onn1ent. He is making careful investi- gation of the records in the celebrated case, and is weighing patiently all the evil dence. Unless the governor interferes Pope, who has been sentenced five times to be hanged by a jury for murder of a white man, will go to the gallows on Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
RALPH EMERSON
 DIES IN ILLINOIS

Rockford. H., August 19.-Ralph Emer- son. a cousin of Ralph Waldo Emerson and himself rather widely known as a philanthropist and manufacturer. died at his home here tonight, aged S3 years. The Emerson institute. a training school for negroes at Mobile, was founded by him, his benefactions to this school and other similar projects totalling several hundred thousand dollar8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
TWO KILLED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

HlE'1I -vermillion O., .August 1.-Two mem-
 bers of an automobile party from New case, Pa. were killed and one prob ably fatally injured near here today when their machine was struck by a Lake Shore traction car. The dead are Michael Schuster, 27 and George Warner, 40. Joseph Schweingruver, 61. is not expected to recover.
 Michael Schindler, fourth member
 of the party, escaped by jumping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Warning On Sprinr

Following is the warning posted by the city commissioners at the spring in the old North Birmingham park: Warning! The health department has notified the city commission that water from this spring has been under test and observa- ton for several months. In every test 1t has shown contamination and the pres- ence of bacillus coli It is herewith rec commended that all persons boil this water before using it. A. O. Lane. J. Weath- erly. c. Ward, commissioners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
NEW YORK IN GRIP
 OF BAD HEAT WAVE

New York, August 19.-.This was the hot test day of the year thus far in New York city The mercury rose to 30 on the official thermometers at o'clock this afternoon and then dropped .12 de- grees in two hours.
 A man and child died from the heat and there were many prostrations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 19-Forecast for Alabama: Local thundershowers Thurs day and Friday.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Thursday; local thundershowers and somewhat cool CT at night or Friday.
 Georgia: Local thundershowers Thurs day and Friday.
 Mississippi: A4enerany fair Thursday and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
, Weather Conditions

Birmingham, August 19. 1914-(S D. m) There is a slight and i'll defined area of low barometer occupying the greater DOT tion of the interior of the country on the map tonight while areas of relatively high pressures overlie the south Atlantic states, and. the northwest. The winds have been Southerly fn southern sections, and while there has been a decrease in the rainfall areas since Tuesday night, cloudiness and scattering showers still
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
News Of EnSley

The concrete. foundation of the new Ensley Christian church is being laid and the work is progressing rapidly. All the material for the building is on hand and it is expected it will be rushed to a speedy completion The church will be of pressed brick and will cost over $100OO. It is located on the site of the old build ing, on the corner of Avenue and Twenty first street, which is considered one of the most attractive locations in this city. Services are being held in the old building for the present and when the new church is completed the old building will be remodelcd into a Sun day school room.
 Mary Trumbrella, little girl about $ years old, was struck by a Tidewater car Tuesday afternoon and eceived num- Der of painful bruises about the face and body. From what could be learned about the accident the little girl ran out from behind a wagon in front of the car which, it is stated. was going at a slow rate of speed, and was knocked down The motorman put on the emergency brakes and stopped the car just in time to save the life of the little girl The accident happened on Avenue ] and Sew enteenth street and caused considerable excitement among the Italian colony. The little girl was reported to be resting wei yesterday afternoon.
 The regular meeting of the Ensley Ma. sonic lodge will be held tonight in theil hall on Avenue E, at 7:30 o'clock. Be sides the regular routine business, sev eral matters will be brought before tn, lodge. All qualified members are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-20
Walton in Bankruptcy .

Petition in voluntary Bankruptcy WAS filed yesterday in the office of Charles J. Allison, clerk of the United States court by J. r. Walton, merchant of Tuscaloosa His liabilities are scheduled at yl1.92034 and his assets at $727s.5S.