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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
.DR. bUSHPREACHES
 HERE SUNDAY
South Highlands Church Not Yet Informed of Lexington
 Divine's Intentions

The Rev. Benjamin J. Bush of Lex ington, who was recently extended a call to the pastorate of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, will be in Birmingham Sunday and conduct both morning and evening services at that church. Dr. Bush has not yet definitely advised the committee repre- senting the church whether he will accept the call, but it is believed that he will do so, and that the necessary preliminaries to his coming will be dis posed of with the least possible delay
 pr. Bush's church building at Lex ington was destroyed by fire year or two ago, since which time he has been holding services at the Ben Ali, tle largest theatre in that city, which IS unable to accommodate all who try to attend his services.
 Within recent months Dr. Bush nas received and declined calls to leading churches in Louisville, Ky, and jrook- lyn, N Y, the latter paying salary much larger than the one offered hefe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
ALLEGED HO[D-UP MAN SHOT BY NEGRO
Victim of Negro Highway Man Locates and Shoots
 Suspected R0bber
Of Birmingham. AIa. Statement December 31. 1918

o Tom Montgomery, alias Posey Mont somery, negro, living at 1928 Avenue lpC, was shot in the lower part or the leg and seriously injured by A. J. Ruf- fin, negro of about 50 years or aSe' :. at 112s Avenue F. about o'clock yes terday afternoon.
 Ruffin was held up by two negroes several weeks ago and, officers say, robbed of $14o and his watch, the rob bery taking place in front of 5z2 Twelfth street. south. Ruffin told the officers that he could identify the men who held him up and they instructed him to watch out for them and if found hold them and notify the detective de- pertinent
 z. Yesterday afternoon. it is alleged ,lthat Ruffin saw Montgomery enter the above house and he summoned H. V. Cook, Dr. L. R. Dean and R. c. Boy akin, who were near. to aid him. and they together entered the house. In- side they found several negroes who, with Montgomery, were ordered to throw up their hands.
 When Montgomery's hand had reach ed his bosom, where a pistol was found, it is alleged he attempted to draw it and Ruffin fired and Montgomery fell wounded, the load from shotgun which Ruffin carried taking effect in the negro's leg just below the knee, He was carried to the Hillman hospital where it was stated that his leg was fractured. Officers Sherrod, Probst and Ryan made investigation but no arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Coal Production Shows Slight Increase Past
 Week Over Previous

Coal production in the Birmingham dis trict last week, according to reports from operators received by Auditor Frank ". Evans of the Alabama Coal Operators association, increased slightly over the preceding week. the tonnage for the re- spective weeks being 296, ,253 and 2S1 ,24 tons, respectively.
 Two of the larger companies are miss ing from the reports received by MT. Evans this week, and with their output included the total for the week ended last Saturday would exceed 100000 by several thousands.
 Shortage of labor and no markets are reported as the principal causes of the low production, only one railroad fail ing to furnish all the cars called for by the operators. The road failing in this respect is understood to be hauling a quantity of coal from Illinois into the territory traversed by it, the greater part of which is ordinarily supplied by Ala bama coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Cigars and Cigarettes
 Are Still Going Up

A good deal of confusion is resulting among local tobacconists as to the result and application of the new revenue tax on all forms of tobacco which was to have gone into effect yesterday.
 Many dealers were selling their goods at the old prices while others had raised them according to the new ruling. This law raises the cigarette tax from $1 to $1.50 per thousand, under which Camels, Cbesterfields and other brands retail at 20 cents instead of 15 cents. The price on Recent cigarettes is approximately 15 cents under this law. and others are ra ised accordingly.
 The and 7-cent cigars are raised 1c. while former Scent cigars. retail for the modest sum of two bits per pair In ex- planation of this it is stated that the new law aims at luxuries. so the higher priced the smoke, the higher the tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
OFFICERS FIND . 30-GALLON STILL IN GROCERY STORE
Two Men Under Arrest for Having Whisky in Their Possession, But Still Op-
 orators Are at Large

Something over $50 gallons of mash, 25 gallons of moonshine whisky and 30-gallon still found in operation a small grocery store at 300 Nineteenth street, north, near the Frisco railroad, were seized by officers Parker. Crump and Patterson shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday. The seizure of the still and whisky followed the ar- restof G. H. Lively and Eugene Live ly, father and son, made by Ed Parker, special agent for the Frisco rail- road, who saw the two emerge from the rear of the store with five-gal- lon jug filled with whisky. The men carried the whisky to an automobile which was parked nearby and when the whisky was loaded in the car, they were apprehended by the officer.
 MT. Parker brought them with the car to the city jail and Officers Crump and Patterson were detailed to search the store. When they reached the store 1t had been locked up and the officers obtained entrance through scuttle hole in the second story by the use of ladder. According to the officers the still resembled a garbage can and was heated by gas stove with four burners.
 In an adjoining room the mash was found and the "cawn" which had reached maturity. There was no worm connected to the still.
 The front of the store was kept clos ed. the officers say, and the business had been transferred to the rear. The property is rented and up until a late hour last night the owner had not been found.
 The still was turned over to United States Deputy Marshalls w. F. Garner and J. R. Cushion and was torn down late yesterday afternoon. G. l.. Lively and Eugene Lively were charged with violating the prohibition law and the car was brought to the city jail where it will be turned over to the govern ment No arrests have been made in connection with the operation of the still
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
DWELLING HOUSE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

A two-story dwelling occupied by H. A. Tdwell and Mrs. F. H. Russell, at 221 Third avenue, south. was practically de- stroyed by fire about Il o'clock yesterday
 morning. The damages are estimated at
 about $l500. The fire originated from a
 spark on a shingle roof. Fire stations
 Nos. 10 and F answered the call. but the fire had gained considerable headway be- fore they reached the building, and 1t was beyond the power of the department to save it.
 It is stated the water pressure is very low in this section of the city, and that a pressure tank is needed for this com munity.
 No. 12 fire station answered call yes- terday at 152 North Fifty-seventh street. where a small blaze. originating from a spark on the roof. was extinguished with damage of about $10-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
BEGIN FAbR|CAT|NG
 STEEL ON MONDAY
Ten Cars of Steel UnlOaded at Plant, 15 Cars on Tracks
 and 75 Cars in Transit

The Birmingham Steel corporation will begin fabricating steel for ships and other structural work next Mon day, it was stated yesterday. At first the operations will be on small scale, with no more than 30 or 40 men at work, but this number will be grad ually increased until within month or six weeks between 300 and 400 men will be working there.
 Ten cars of steel have been unloaded at the plant, 15 cars are on the track to be unloaded and 75 cars are in transit, and are expected obe delivered within a week or two
 The construction of the templet 60 by 120 feet, one-story high, was begun a few days ago, and is expected to be completed within short time. The wooden forms or patterns used in mark ing the steel plates and bars will be made in this building.
 General Manager Frank Mclaughlin, who stated in Mobile few days ago that he would be here when operations are begun, advised officials at the plant yesterday that it would be impossible for him to come at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
YOUNG MAN KILLED
 BY SWITCH ENGINE

c. B. Womack, young white man Of about 2 years of age, and who resides at Collinsville, was struck and in stantly killed by switch engine near the terminal station at 3:15 o'clock. yes- terday afternoon. He was employed by the Alabama Great Southern railroad and was performing his duties as block sig mailman when the accident happened. There were no witnesses to the accident.
 Both feet were cut off, and deep gash cut in his right side. Death was instantaneous, and the watch he was wearing stopped at 3:15 o'clock. The body was removed to the Shaw under taking parlors, and will be sent to Col linsville this morning for funeral ser vices and interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
|DAIRYMEN TO HOLD
 FIRST MEETING IN NEW HEADQUARTERS

The Dairymen's association will hold
 joint business and social meeting Tues day evening, March 1. in the rooms of the Civic association in celebration Of the removal to their new quarters. This will be the first meeting held at the Civic association and MT. Ramsey. the secretary. states some real stunts that will make the dairymen sit up and take notice will be pulled off on this occa- sion. Tom Akers and Percy Rosenber- ger have been drafted to help make up the programme for the evening and all stale jokes on the milk men will be out of order. and nothing but new stuff will be allowed This association is growing in membership and is expected to become 1 one of the most active organizations in
 the city. according to Secretary Ram sey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Southern Bell Will
 Advise All Farmers
 of Montgomery Meet

Arrangements that are expected to largely increase the attendance of farmers at the convention of the Farmers Protective league in Mont gomery next Wednesday were made yesterday by J. O. Thompson, presi- dent of the league, when he secured the promise of the Southern Bell Tel ephone company to personally advise every farmer of the meeting and urge their attendance.
 Through Special Agents Chauncey Smith and L.. c. Jennings of the tele- phone company. MT. Thompson ar ranged for the operators at every ex- change having rural lines to call up all farmers connected with their ex- change next Monday and tell them of the league meeting and insist that they go to Montgomery for that occa- sion.
 In this manner MT. Thompson ex- poets to reach several hundred farm CTS who otherwise might not know of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
G. L. LEMON AND COMPANY1
 PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS Americ M 7
Pathologists Discuss Cotton
 Diseases and PreUentiUe
Prof H. w. Barre of Clemson College Is Chairman and
 R. Lyman Secretary of Conference Storage and
 Transportation of Sweet Potatoes Live Topic #

leigh; |. l.. Harter. pathologist. Uni, States department of agriculture, WYE irgton: James B. Berry, plant ~pathQ gist, Georgia State College of AHr(S] ture; c. w. Eidgerton, plant patholoE4 Louisiana experiment station: W.
 Orton, pathologist, bureau of plant
 dustry; H. w. Barre, director ex94 ment station, Clemson college, Soq Carolina; John Y. Graham, professor
 biology. University of Alabama; J.. G.: Price, associate horticulturist, Alab4l
 Polytechnic institute; C. A. McLel16( expert in cotton breeding, state board entomology, Atlanta Ga; A. B. Bry5 agricultural editor, Clemson Collel South Carolina; C. D. SherbaIerff, a6l ciate pathologist, Gainesville, Fla; C,i:
 Isbell, assistant horticulturist, Alab&1
 Polytechnic institute; H. l.. Alsobr91 agricultural field agent. Atlanta. Birn1t
 ham and Atlantic railroad John A. liott, plant pathologist, Arkansas eY{J
 ment station, Fayetteville; E. Q
 wood, extension pathologist, Oklal Agricultural and Mechanical fcO
 Saltwater; Carl B. James, horticult
 Louisville and Nashville railroad, Al Ala; w. E. Evans, agricultural
 Louisville and Nashville railroad, vile, Tenn. Sam w. Westbrook, cultural agent, Louisville and NaHN Railroad. Pensacola, Fla; M. CsA field agent in marketing, Atlantas Samuel C. Hood, agricultural agent,
 gia Northern railroad. Moultrie, GK
 K. Turner, Cullman, Ala; F. l.. HafN bureau of markets, Washingto6. p& A. G. Johnson, pathologist, cereal tHtl tgations, bureau of plant ipduSf<i United States department of aEricuH.. Madison, Wis; w. R. Beattie, exte4 horticulturist. bureau of plant jnd0& Urited States department of agSic1f<E ! Washington. D. C.; R. G. Hill. HpreI markets, handling and storage iSve4g ton, Washington, D. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
VALUES OF FEED
 STUFFS AND SOFT
 PORK DISCUSSED
Professor Wells Presents Statistics on Amount of Pork Produced From an
 Acre of Peanuts

Relative values of different feed stuffs in producing pork and the causes of soft pork were discussed at the second session of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers yesterday. During this discussion it was shown that peanuts make more pork per ncre than n number of other grains, but that the peanut-fed hog makes soft meat, and that 1t Is dis criminated against by packer.
 Prof. l. T. Wells of the extension service at Auburn, Prof. r. V. Ewing of the agricultural station, College Station. Texas; Prof. George S. Tenn pletor of the agricultural experiment. station, Auburn, Ala, and Prof. Earl Hostettler of the agricultural station at Raleigh, N C., read papers on this subject.F
 Professor Wells presented statistics showing the amount of pork made on an acre of peanuts He read from re- ports of experiments made at Auburn and also at the experiment stations In number of other states Experi- ments made at Auburn show that one acr of peanuts will make 626 pounds 
 of from 25 to 40 bushels of corn. Ex- periments made in 1917 and 1918 show an average of 1.S2 pounds of peanuts
 to one pound of pork.
 It was also shown that peanuts make oily or soft pork which is difficult to keep, shrinks as it is cured or cooked, and turns dark when cured. Factors that enter into soft pork, ac- cording to Professor Ewing. are feed, hraedipD EpaltI, nhVCiA1Opira1 actfVi- ty, climate. temperature of house. pro- lection. hair coat and many other things. Tests made with corn show 15 hogs making hard meat and Is making soft, out of 2S, also that the percent age of soft pork is 'arger in winter than in summer. Samples of pork sliced from hogs eXperimented with at Auburn, killed there in December and stored at the Birmingham Packing company's plant,
 were exhibited. These samples con- sisted of hard, medium and soft pork.
 SHRINKAGE IN COOKING There is a greater shrin1,age in cook ing soft pork than in firm and sausage made of soft pork is soft and flabby, shrinking to about one-third it's size in the raw state.
 No afternoon session was held, the members holding sectional meetings to consider special subjects, The programme for today follows: Report of live stock committee on co-ordinating lnvestigational work in the south, R. s. Curtis, agricultural ex- pertinent station, Raleigh, N. C., chair man.
 Importance of Co-ordinating Inves- tigational York; Dr. E. R. Flint, of- flee of experiment stations, Washing ton. D. c.
 General discussion led by B. w Kill gore, director of experiment station and extension service, Raleigh, N. c.
 and w. M. Riggs, president Clemson college, S. c.
 Report of the committee to study the oleomargarine question: w. R. Dod- son. Baton Rouge, La, chairman; B | w. Kilgore. Raleigh, N. C.; Vait Butler
 Memphis, Tenn; J. F. Duggar, Auburn Ala; H. A. Morgan, Knoxville, Tenn General discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
WARNING TO PAYERS
 OF INCOME TAX

Collector of Internal Revenue John D. McNee1 warms tke public against making cash payments for their income tax to any person outside the local office. He states that all persons desiring to for- ward checks CT money orders should make them payable to John ID. McNeel and no other person.
 He ststes there are . number of iHnp0steys posinE as income tax eH- perts who have attempted to make cash collections and he warns the public against them.
 In making these statesments Col- lector McNeel does not intend any reflection on his deputy collectors, but to safeguard against impos- terA, he advises payment be by cheek on money order only on the part of those at . distance from the Birmingham office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Dr. Newfield to Speak on League of Nations
 at the Temple Tonight
Public Invited to Services at Temple Emanu- -El-"New Vision of States
 manship" Subject of Address

At the regular Sabbath eve services to- night at Temple Emanu-El, Dr. Morris Newfield will speak on the subject, New Vision of Statesmanship-Th League of Nations" The services will commence at o'clock and the public is cordially invited.
 pr. Newfield is an accredited delegate to the southern congress of league of nations, which meets today in Atlanta, but was unable to attend on account of pressing business matters which required his presence here He will, however, present his views on the subject at the temple tonight.
 pr. Newfieid is one of the delegates from the Association of American Rabbis to the peace congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Recruiting for NavaE
 Service Active,
Eleven Recruits Have Joined us Service in United States Na&

Enlistments at the local United Sl navy recruiting station have incre during the past week, according to L F.. l.. Matthews in charge of the tion, and T. B. Rogers, pharma& mate, second-class, has been rec1 from Sheffield to assist at the locatl tion. During the past few days 11X have been enlisted, E. l.. Jone~rl the first to enlist in the hospitirel and was sent to Chicago. .everI
 Chief Yoeman A. M. Ray .a, yesterday and has been detadeu cruiting duty in Birmingham, fs-7 navy depa artment. He has had four, previous sea service and will assuM new duties tomorrow.
 The station was kept open untl& o'clock last night to examine thcdI Those sent away were A. Cooper ningham; N. H. Arnold, Montgome1 H. Faulkner, Birmingham; w. H..
 moreland. Birmingham; T. J. Cook& bile: R. Sanders, Montgomery; E. RN Mobile; R. l.. Sims, Montgomery; N Jones, Birmingham, and .T. sC. I7 Sheffield. Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Dad" Blanchard Is Back Home Much
 Improved in Health

c. M. Blanchard better known as Dad" district manager of the Jeffery Manufacturing company. with offices in the Brown-Marx building. is back in Birmingham very much improved in health after a months vacation spent in Philadelphia. his former home
 MT. Blanchard was general of the Brit ish army in several of the war work drives. and is a most enthusiastic mem- ber of the Kiwanis club, and has greatly endeared himself to the membership by his activities in their behalf. His re- turn, with the announcement that he is very much improved in health and that he has gained in weight will be a source of genuine pleasure to his numerous friends throughout the Birmingham dis trict
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Fairfield Land company to J. N. Tal- madge, lot 26.sblock 36, for $2750
 Southern States Fire Insurance com pany to w. $. Wear. part SW A of SEE A of section 30. township Is. range west, for s3500.
 Mary Dorrance ct al. to Raffaela Barrance, part block TIA. Birmingham, for $S000.
 Mary V. Perkins to J. P. Doyle. lot 4 block 59 for $4150.
 F. T. Froerson and wife to J. l.. liar ris, lot g, block 855. Birmingham. for $2500.
 w. E. Brooks and wife to T. C. Choate, 20 acres on Chalkville road section 2. township 16, range west $2750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
LENGTHENING OF "Y" At Fairfield Terminal of Tidewe Line Accomplished in Few. Dayi

Work on lengthening the "Y" ait Fairfield terminal of the Tidewater vision of the Birmingham RAilW5 Light and Power company began 4y} terday and will be completed within few days. This permits a train madt 4
 of motor car and trailer to turn at t1 point, and will facilitate the handA
 of passenger traffic from the indusf4' of Fairfield and Westfield during " hours I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28

The purpose they had in veiw, accord ing to statement signed by Senator West and six of the seven representa- tives, was to ascertain what legislation is needed to put the county on a solid continue and extend public improve ments and care for all of the institu- tions of the county
 Not only have the office holders been disturbed by these rumors, but the public generally, has been under the impress sion that suspicion of wrong doing rested on some one or more of the officials. gation had it's inception in desire to ferret out some misfeasan or malfeas. ance supposed to exist here. The fact that this impression has become general caused the officials and their friends considera ble concern,
 The statement signed by Senator West and all of the representatives from this county except J. $. Truss, follows
 ITO correct a possible false impression the legislative delegation of Jefferson county wish to assert that their consi'- eration of county affairs is in no sens> meant to reflect on the integrity or off, cial conduct of any officer of Jefferson county, but the resolution was inspired by desire on the part of the entire dele gation to cooperate in spirit of friend ly helpfulness with both the officials and the people of this county.
 c. R. WEST, State Senator A. BENNERS, THOMAS E. HUEY,
 GEORGE ROSS, W. E. DICKSON, s. W. HAWKINS, J. C. ARNOLD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Red Cross Workers Are En Route Home

A cable was received yesterday by Mrs. P. J. Gillen, stating her daughters. Mrs. Mary Gillen and Miss Berney Gillen. who have been in France for the past three rronths doing entertainment work for the American Red Cross, sailed on February 22 for the United States. This announce ment will be in the nature of pelasant surprise to their many friends who have been looking forward to their return from oYerseaS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
SUITS FILED

The following suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Alvin A. Webster vs. American Bridge company, $10,000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 Plen Saunders vs. Pratt Consolidated Coal company, $500O damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 B. F. Perry vs. Birmingham Terminal company, $3000 damages claimed for alleged assault and battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Three Recruits Accepted Y for Marine Service

Three recruits were accepted at the local United States marine recruiting sta tion yesterday and were sent to Paris Ieland. South Carolina, for training.
 The recruiting station is now located at 'z17 Hood building. and Sergeant Wiley Hill has charge. Those accepted yes- -terday were Richard O'Culver, Mountain Creek: William R. Blevins, Pittsburg, Ga. and Owen L. Brooks, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
New Interpretations

Incorporation papers were filed yes terday for the Alabama Asphalt and Construction company with capital stock of $s0O0. in 50 $100 shares. The main office will be in Birmingham. The company was incorporated by T. H. and s. A. Spencer and George A. Gibson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
Jefferson Delegation Issues
 Statement on Investigation
Representative Truss Explains Why He Did Not Sign Statement-Austins Investigations Have No Bearing
 Upon Recess Committees Motives or Plans

Ever since the adoption of the Bennr authorizing gla tive Jefferson been of had offered, the and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
PERSONAL

R. M. sivini. of Atlanta, proprietor of l one of the leading motion picture ex- changes of that city, and Robert E. Lee are spending . few days in the city on
 business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-28
TRUSS EXPLANATION

MT. Truss did not sign the statement, giving as his reason for not doing so that he was not present when the reso- lution was prepared and introduced in the legislature and had nothing to do with