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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
FARMERS FORGED ID SELL UNDER COST
Concrete Examples of Prof. iteering Cited By H. l..
 Brown, County Agent

Specific instances of farmers beinl forced to sell their products at bank rupt price because of not being able ts reach the housewife. and then being sold have been unearthed by H. l.. Brown, county demonstration agent. Mir Brown cited the case of J. U,. Mo Lendon, farmer of Jefferson county. McLendon hauled a load of corn twenty five miles to Birmingham and arrived
 here too late for the market. Rather
 than haul it back to the farm, he solo it to a merchant for 20 cents dozen. The next day he had occasion to visit Birmingham and he found, the corn sell
 ing for 60 cents a dozen. R. E. Creel and Grady Doss, both well- known farmers of the county. returned to their farms. twenty-eght miles aways three days in succession without selling their produce rather than give in f6 tho low prices offered by spectators. They
 were unable to reach the housewives with their produce.
 Instances were told by Mir Brown where, during rains, the present market
 filth from a stable up the street floated down around the wagons n This is the condition we are going to
 fight by the establishment of a permas nent city market" declared MT Brown. "The farmers are enthusiastic ovef4 the proposition and declare their willingness to be at the mass meeting next Wednes- day morning 0S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
HEALTH REPORTS SHOW MANY DEATHS
 FROM TUBERCULOSIS

Tuberculosis causes more deaths in Birmingham than all the accidents and all other contagious diseases, according to the monthly report for July announced yesterday by Dr. J. D. Bowling city health officer Twenty-six persons fell victims during the month to the deadly germ of tuberculosis.
 There were 353 births during July, POT whites and 147 blacks The deaths were as follows: Total. 22S; whites, 93; blacks, 135.
 Sixteen cases of typhoid fever were re- corded, with four deaths. One death was ascribed to malaria. There wers thirteen cases of measles, but no deaths. Other cases, with no deaths, were: Scar let fever. Il; diphtheria. 9; pellagra. 2; smallpox. 4. and infantile paralysis. 1.
 Deaths from, accidents were consider ably less than for June. There was one death each from drowning. falling, ralf- road, automobile. street car and other crushing. One suicide and Hour homi- cides were recorded. Legal hanging was given as the reason for one death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
Rent Increases at Ridgley Apartments
 We'll Within the Law

Recent rent increases at the Ridgley apartments are justifiable and well
 within the law. in the opinion of a joint committee from the tenants of the apart ments and from the fair rent board
 which examined the books of the Jeml- son Real Estate and Insurance Com
 pany, agents, yesterday.
 Records in the office of the Jemison Company show that there is an invest
 ment of about $s50.000 in the Ridgley
 building The gross income from the apartments with the new raises will be 3145,oo0. When the operating expenses oi $sl 900 are deducted net yearly income of $54,o00 is realized. G These figures indicate that about per cent is received on the money in vested in the building. This is the lega rate of interest in Alabama.
 The investment in the Ridgley wal figured from recent tax assessment. Tho committee was fully satisfied that nc excessive rents were being charged Arthur C. Crowder. acting chairman oi the fair rent and housing board. stated that no further action is contemplated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
D|SCONTENT IS RIFE IN EUROPE.
 STATES.LEO LOEB
Country Is Flooded With Paper Money Worth Ten Cents on the Dollar.
 Paris Fashion Center

Leopold Loeb of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb was in Birmingham yesterday, hav- ing returned from an extensive tour oi England, France and Germany. He lef, Birmingham June Is and sailed from New York for Liverpool.
 When some one asked a wise man what were the true conditions in Eu- rope. he replied that nobody knew. said Mir. Loeb. Nobody knows the true situation ever there. Of course, by read ing the papers, we get scme idea what is being done at the capitals, but 1 mixed in with the people Nobody knows the true state of affairs. Nobody seems 10 know what they want.
 "The crop in Germany is one of the 60 per cent of the crop will be raised be- cause of the almost total lack of fertil- lzers. Factories are at a standstill, for there is no coal in Germany. Once in a while I saw small pile of coal. and all ways found that the man who owned 1t was a millionaire or the equivalent to one.
 Tn France, also, are conditions unset tied and factories idle. And prices are high. They are almost as high as in the United States. The franc is worth about cents in American money. Hotels are crowded. but there are few Americans among the crowds.
 The thing that struck me about Eu- rope was the change in the attitude and appearance of the people. The people are different. There is d look of weariness and discontent on the faces There IS no prosperity The countries are flooded with money, but it is paper money, and worth only about 10 cents on a dollar.
 Train accommodations are very poor. There are no sleepers to be had. and everyone travels in day coaches. There is no soap, even in hotels, and few towels In hotels which before the war charged Is francs for room now charge 65 francs for the same room. But there is no trouble. All the tourist needs is plenty of money.
 T combined pleasure with business and bought a lot of goods from Paris. Paris is still the center of fashion. and will still set the woman's fashions for the world" MT. Loeb will leave for New York today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
Birmingham Post Expresses
 Regrets for Neglect Of Out,

Birmingham post. No. 1. American Legion. deeply regrets a mistake in orders by which 1t apparently seemed as If they neglected their duty in car- ing for the body of comrade which was recently returned to Birmingham. This was contained in a statement is sued yesterday by the executive com mittee of the post, which was called especially to consider statements that the legion had apparently neglected it's duty.
 The statement follows:
 At n meeting of the executive committee of Birming ngham post, No. 1, American Legion, there were sincere expressions of deep regret of the apparent neglect of duty to do proper honor to the body of an American soldier who returned on his shield.'
 sThe cause of the apparent neg lect was a confusion of orders, which was straightened out ir- mediateiy. Even though there was plausible excuse for the confu- sion, it does not mitigate or remove the sorrow of the legion for its apparent neglect"
 A second statement was issued ask ing the gold star parents to let the legion know of the dates on which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13

bodies of soldiers arrive. The state ment is as follows: 'sTo the Gold Star Parents of the
 Birmingham District and Jeffer-
 son Countys
 X @The body of your beloved sons, our comrades, will be returned to you during the coming months.
 'sIn the hour of the reopening of the wounds in your heart by the presence of the still-dead, the com- rades of your sons humbly and re- spectively request the privilege of sharing with you your grief and the honor of accompanying the body of the slain warrior to it's last resting plnce.
 "Assumfng that the parents will grant the request. we ask that they please communicate with the secretary of the American Legion in the Jefferson County Bank building. telephone Main 9123, and advise him the time and place from which the body will move to the cemetery. The American Legion will be honored nnd happy indeed to have this information and to be asked to render other services in making arrangements for the proper reception of the body and supervising the whole pious ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
LARGE INCREASE
 IN SCHOOL CENSUS Birmingham Has 55,S22 Children of School Age,
 According to Reports

l Birmingham has 6,S22 school children of this number there are 2S,99i white
 children and 26s31 negro children. The bi-annual census returns were an
 nounced yesterday by Dr. J. H. Phillips,
 superintendent of the public schools. The school census was taken during the month of July. Since that time Prof. w. E. Dickson. principal of the North Birming- ham school, who had immediate charge,
 has been busy compiling the returns from the different enumerators He made his
 report to Dr. Phillips yesterday. The report shows that the number of school children this year are 4,706 in ex-
 cess of the 1.116 children of school age in- cluded in the last census of 19ls The total for 1916 was 4S,25S. and the census for 1914 showed 4O4SO school children. John R. HoInady, commissioner of health and education, expressed satisfac- tion with the returns from the census. State educational funds are distributed according to the ratio of school chill dren. Several hundred more dollars will be due the public schools of Birmingham for the coming session as a result of the increase shown.
 The percentage of the school population to the general population is usually con- sidered to remain about stationary. The total population for 1910 was. in round numbers. 1S2. 900. This figure is about "a times the school population of 3s,536 for that year.
 Multiplying the 1920 school census re- turns by 3.3. the total population should be about 1S4,000 people. However, the federal returns showed in round num- Der 17S,000. The join committee seeking a correction contends that the federal re- turns are too small and will submit names that will bring the general popula- 1 ton to at least 1S0,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
Col. "BiH" Parker Makes
 Speech at Auction Sale

"Here he is, boys, a mule worth S2OO. What am I offercds s3Os Say, I nm selling mules, not rent ing them. $50, se5, sSO. sIOO. hate to sell this mule so cheap. That's right. $125. Who's next. $12S, and sold to the man over there in the corner"
 This is charncte c ristic "speech- of Col. w. T. tBiiD Parker, the re- sourceful auctioner who handles the sale every two weeks at the stable of Fies & Sons, Second ave- nue and Eighteenth street. About 300 head of stock, including mules, horses, cattle, hogs and Shetland ponies were sold at auction yes- terday.
 These auction sales are interest," ing sights. Colonel Parker occu- pies an elevated position with n rubber gaveI in his hand. Moxie Ffes stands by his side and fre- quently interrupts with n "Why, men, you don't want me to give away that horse" or some similar remark.
 Ralph Fies, with whip In hand, stands on the ground and passes Judgment on the animals ms. they are brought out. When he looks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
Friday, 18th, Is Ciuitan Day;
 Watch for the Big Parade

The mystery of the little red sign, "Stop, Look and Listen, Friday, 13th," has been explained. Today is Civitan Day. Everything has been prepared for the celebration of the day by the members of the Civitan Club.
 The first event of the day will be n parade by the members of the club. Automobiles bearing Civitan banners and the advertisement of the owner and trucks likewise dec- orated will participate. Those who will take part in the parade will gather at Woodrow Wilson park not later than 1O:30 o'clock this morning to line up. The parade starts at II o'clock.
 The line of march is ms fOilOwsi South on Twentieth street to Third avenue. west on Third avenue to Nineteenth street. south on Nine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

~Civitan Day. celebration. in- cluding parade and barbecue at Roebuck Springs-
 Meeting of the board of directors of the Rotary Club at the Southern Club at o'clock.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyrfc-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudeviIIe and pie lures.
 strand--Thomas Meighan in aThe Prince Chap.''
 Trianon--Eugene Strong in .The Border Legion.
 AIcazar-Alice Lake in "Shore Acres.
 Rinlto-William Farnum in ssThe Joyous TroubleInakers.'' Colonial-Wallace Reid in sDou- ble Speed"
 Princess-"Lightning Bryce. (No. D.
 OdeOn-Western drama. East Lake-Bathing and amuse- ments.
 Edgewood Park-Dancing and bathing.
 West Lake-Dancing and bath ing.
 Miles School of Dancing-Danc-, ing from to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
"Braner H k''

They don't call them ''jitneys" any more Since the price went up to seven cents. everyone has been on the lookout for a new name. It has been found. Yesterday. driver was heard calling his car a "braner.s
 The word. which at first seems to be merely new slang phrase. really has a deep and hidden meaning. The driver explained:
 Tt worried me when the price went up to seven cents and we still called it a .jitney.'" he said. because it Qeemed that we were advertising falsely Everybody knows a jitney means nickel and we were charging seven cents. So took it upon myself to find a new word. was in France he continued. showing an American Legion button in his coat lapel. ''so I naturally turned to the French for a word What is the out standing feature of the old bus?' asked myself. The answer was evil dent Even. as I was thinking, it was nearly shaking me to death So took the French verb, shake. e Branler.' At first, tried to call it all of that. but soon found I had to Americanize it. and SO it is now the 'braner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
BUILD NOW, ADVICE OF LOCAL REALTORS Building Activities Report ed at Luncheon of Real
 Estate Exchange

Two real estate men gave figures show ing that since the armistice was signed, they had constructed $s7S,oo0 worth of buildings in Birmingham. at the weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange yesterday. Reports of three dealers showed 1a3 buildings constructed since that time. Many of Birmingham s largest builders were not present to give their report.
 told of the great amount of construction recently done at Milner Heights. Mir. Miner said that it is advisable to build now and enjoy the advantages of the dw ellings, rather than wait until prices on building material drops. Prices, he Robert Jemison. Jr., of the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance Company, gave figures to show that his company had recently built in Fairfield eighteen stores and eleven dwellings, at total cost of $165 800; in the Country Club dis trict, nine dwellings: in Interurban Heights, seven houses, at total cost of about $2s2,5 MT. Jemison stressed the need for more homes. He said that the problem before the real estate men was to release more money for building.
 John Reid of the John B. Reid Real Estate and Insurance Company told of the recent completion of nine cottages and of several stores and apartments now under construction. This company is undertaking large programme of building.
 H. K. Terry of the Mcconnell. Anglin and White Real Estate Company report ed that since last October that firm had undertaken building representing total value of $520.0oo. Of this amount. $135,- 900 was built Hast year. In the first seven months of this year. they have construct ed or now have under construction a to- tai of $3s5 900 worth of building.
 The Oliver, shearer and Roebuck Con- pany- reported that they had recently completed 150 houses in Birmingham
 The keynote of the meeting was struck by A. H. Dearborn, who gave figures and statements of authorities to show that prices might not drop on building ma terial in ten years. Tt is better to build now. and enjoy the advantages of the dwellings," he said, rather than wait until prices drop, meanwhile remaining a renter" A1r. Dearborn also added his voice to state that the key of the situ- ation was to have more money released for building purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13

at n mules teeth and pronounces him , years of age his word is taken as gospel by those who know him.
 The sale every other Thursday Ia well advertised and hundreds of people, including many farmers, are present to fill their needs in the stock line. Birmingham has grown to be one of the most inn portant horse and mule markets in the south within the last few years. Fies' sales attract people from fif- teen to twenty counties in the state.
 About 300 animals were sold yesterday. The price of the horses ran from S'5 to x12J. Good mules sold for as much as $500 each. To the visitor all prices seemed small. However. Moxie F'ies states that the prices of mules and horses Rre holding up well for this time of year.
 The sale of n number of Shetland ponies was the feature of the auc- ton yesterday. Albert Thalh eimer, mn efght-year-Old boy of SeIma, demonstrated the usefulness of the ponies to the buyers. The animals were sold at prices ranging from x75 to S125.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
LEGION ORCHESTRA TO FURNISH MUSIC
 FOR POST DANCE

Made up entirely of members of the American Legion, an orchestra has been organized in Birmingham which will fur nish the music at the dance of the Legion to be given at the HiIlman hotel Friday. August 20.
 This orchestra was organized by Olive F. Little, post band leader especially for the dance It contains some of Birming- hams most talented musicians. and Is said by those who have heard 1t, to be as snappy as any in Birmingham.
 The dance committee. Virgil Evans. chairman. meets daily in the cafe of the Civic Association to arrange final de- tails for the dance. Governor Thomas E. Kilby has been asked to attend, as we'll as the city commissioners and other prominent officials.
 Those who sell tickets and wish to turn in the money can leave it with Arthur Greenwood. at Greenwood's Cafe. in- stead of bringing it by headquarters. in the Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 DEFINE PARASITE Interesting Discussion at Merchants Association.
 Committees Report

What is parasite? was the ques- tion asked members of the board of control of the Jefferson county di- vision, Retail Merchants Association of Alabama, Inc, in the notice of their luncheon held yesterday afternoon at the Southern Club. Parasitic mer- chants and the methods of handling this class came in for a large share of the discussion at the meeting.
 Members of the board of control de- fined parasitic merchant as one who came into the community. opened 2 store. and proceeded to make his profits out of the patronage of the speo- pie of that community, but who never made contribution to local civic af- fairs, never joined local civic organi- zations; refrains from donating to civic or any elemosynary institutions; en- joys the patronage of the people of the city, but holds aloof from their problems and their joys.
 Various members of the board re- cited difficulties they had experienced in getting merchants denominated parasites" to join civic organizations, to make contributions to civic causes, mentioning specifically the recent en. tertainment of One Rainbow division convention.
 Reports of committees on the mem bership campaign that is being waged in quiet manner by the board indi- cated that score or more merchants had been signed up for membership during the week. An active campaign will be inaugurated for members in the near future, according to Ira F. Ram dall, chairman of the Jefferson county division.
 There is a tremendous amount of i'm n a Wnrk aqSnciaftop r- poses to do,' said MT. Randall, and scores of merchants are just awaiting the opportunity before enlisting in the work. We will put Jefferson county in the list of 100 per cent counties in che state association"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13

teenth street to First avenue, enst on First avenue to Twentieth street, north on Twentieth street to Third avenue, east on Third ave- nue to Twenty-first street, south on Twenty-first street to Second ave nue, south; west on Second avenue, south to Twentieth street, south on Twentieth street to Avenue F, east on Avenue F to Twenty-first street, north on Tweuty-frst street to First avenue, east on First ave nue to Roebuck Springs.
 At ROebuck Springs the mnin events of the day will he given. Swimming will be the main sport, and every Civftan who does not bring his bathing suit will be thrown into the pool. A barbecue dinner will he prepared. Sports, athletic contests, golfing and other games and amusements will occu- py the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
VETERAN LETTER
 CARRIER HONORED

is held by his fellow employees, c. A. Mer- ritt, veteran letter carrier. who is now serving his thirtieth year with the gov- ernment, was presented thirty-second degree Masonic pin by the other em- ployes yesterday afternoon
 The presentation WAS made by R. B. Smyer, postmaster In a short talk he told of the respect in which Mir. Merritt is held by employers and fellow employees alike. Mir Merritt will retire on Septem- Der 20 on the largest pension allowed a letter carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
GOLDSTEIN BROTHERS ARE AGAIN VICTIMS OF AN INSIDE ROBBERY

When the store of Goldstein Brothers, 1a16 North Third avenue, was opened yesterday morning. 1t was found that the store had been robbed again, the first robbery having occurred last Sunday
 .1s oig vaulr in the office had not been touched, but after check was taken it was found that the thieves had made away with over $200 worth of silk hose and dresses.
 City detectives, who have been assigned to the case have so far been unable to find any clue as to the identity of the thief or thieves. but it is believed that whoever is guilty of the robberies is either employed at the store or has knowledge of the different locations of the stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
DENTAL SURGEONS
 TO ELECT OFFICERS

The Birmingham district society of dental surgeons will have the election of officers at their regular monthly meet ing tonight at 8 o'clock at the Tutwilsz hotel> Refreshments will be served and 2 musical recital with monologues win be given.
 Topics of vital interest will be dis cussed in reference to local infection and the education Of the laymen through
 the medium of the daily prey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge:
 A. H. sherman and Miss Nettie Lavin John w. Collins and Miss clatice Lsota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-13
NEW GAS RATE IS IN
 STRIKING CONTRAST WITH OTHER CITIES
Coke Oven Gas for Domes- tic Use Provided By City Ordinance = Three
 Year Contract

By the terms of an ordinance passed yesterday by the City Commission coke oven gas for domestic use in Birmingham is made possible.
 The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company will proceed imnedi- ately with the laying of the mains plant of the Sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. The cost of installing the mains will be about $3oo.0oo
 The ordinance requires that the gas cember 10.
 The schedule of maximum gas rates allowed by the terms of the ordinance are follows;
 For first 10000 cubic feet. 93c per 1000 cubic feet.
 For the second 10000 cubic feet. Sac per 1000 cubic feet.
 For the third 10000 cubic feet 73c per 1000 cubic feet.
 For 3O.OOO cubic feet md over. 63c per 1000 cubic feet.
 When the company has furnished 1,500, 900, 900 cubic feet which it Is esti mated will take about eighteen months. the contract calls for further reduc- tion of eight cents per thousand feet. In the meanwhile the Birmingham Rail- way Light and Power Company will set aside sinking fund to cover the expense of laying the mains from the S1oSs- s-Sheffield nlant