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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
MAN
DROWNED IN RIVER
Bernard CASTOR Meets
Death on Duck Hunt on
Alabama River

4
Bernard Castor OF Montgomery was
drowned in the Alabama river yesterday
morning. With two companions he had
gone duck hunting. Their rowboat struck
a snag and capsized. News of the acci-
dent was sent Mrs. w. p. Reid of Bir-
a1ingham, Mr. Gastons sister. yesterday.
Mr. CASTOR was a merchant Of Mont
gomery. He was 81 years old.
Insthe party with the man who lost his
life were Watt McDade Of Cloverdale, a
Montgomery suburb, and James Gala
giier, one of the officials of the Bullock
Shoe company of Montgomery. They had
been in the boat but short time when
the accident occurred. When the boat
struck the snag and capsized the three
nien were able to each hold Of hanging
vines and keep afloat. Then McDade and
Gallagher swan ashore for help But
the cold water and swift current were
toa much for Mr.. Gaston's advanced
years He called as the others reached
shore. but before they could get back to
him he had gone under. Mr.. Gallagher
made a great effort to get back to the
old gentleman, but failed, and, himself
exhausted was swept away by the cur
rent. He was later rescued in preca-
r.ous condition from cold and exposure
on an island.
Besides Mrs. Reed, OTTER relatives of
the deceased who live in Birmingham are
his sister, Mrs. T. S. Noise, and his
daughter, wife of DR.. r. g. McCsaFey.
The Alabama river is being searched
for the body.
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For the Good of
the Community

A t the special election held last Mon
"A day less than 5000 votes were cast
in Jefferson county, out of total popu-
lation Of over 100000 That is about one
vote to every6O persons.
In the entire state with population of
100000 or more, only about so, 900 men
felt enough interest in the election to go
to the polls, or about one in So
l.
. Yet the two questions to be decided
by the voters were important, one dealing
with taxation and the other with soldier
poll tax exemptions
] Amendments to the constitution are Sc
rious natters-they should be seriously
considered by the voters and every voter
in the state ought to feel enough interest
in them to vote
It is a regrettable fact that some men
in Birmingham, business men who are
supposed to be intelligent and loyal to
their city and their state, did not
know what was being voted upon. They
had heard an election was being held, but
didn't know, and never took the trouble
to inquire what it was all about
They were not interested in the pro-
posed changes in the fundamental laws Of
their state
A few weeks hence the voters Of Biz
mingham will be asked to vote on the
question of increasing the municipal tax
rate, and little over five months demo-
cratic nominations for United States SEN
ator, representative in Congress- su-
preme, appellate and circuit court judges,
coroner, members of the county board Of
revenue will be nominated.
Will these absentees Of last Monday be
interested then, or will they again be alb
sentees?
Birmingham ought to cast.20, 900 votes
in every election. Jefferson county ought
to cast 100000; Alabama, 100000, exclu-
sive of the negroes.
Kentucky, with about the same popu-
lation as Alabama, casts around 100000
in every election. Ohio, with 5000, OOO(in-
habitants, casts 1000, 900 votes. Indiana,
about $50, 900 out Of total population Of
less than 100000. The ratio Of one
voter to every five inhabitants maintains
in practically all the states except per-
haps half dozen that have large negro
populations.
Alabama has about !, 400, 900 white in
habitants, and if the ratio of one voter to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
UPWARD TENDENCY
+. OF PIG IRON MARKET
REPORT OF BROKERS
Review of Iron Market Con-
ditiOns During Past Year
Given by Large Deals in
Southern Iron


There is quite a contrast in the iron
market conditions now and a year ago
At the beginning of 1919 there was little
or no demand for iron, furnaces were
being blown out, consumers showed no
disposition to buy and prices, fixed by
the government during the war, in the
opinion of consumers, were too high. They
adopted the waiting policy, expecting
lower prices as spring advanced.
For a few weeks the turn of events
seemed to justify their beliefs, but then
the change came, and since early sumner
the tendency has been upward until
now quotations IRE from Sc to IS above
those prevailing last January.
Reviewing market conditions for the
Year, Brown & Co. Of Cincinnati, who
Geat largely in southern irons, say:
In spite of the holidays, inventories
and other seasonable Interruptions in
curry for pig iron and ferro alloys con-
tinues active in practically every district
and business is being done at each ad-
Vanced level. The scarcity for first half
particularly in the foundry grades, is
q reality and buyers are beginning to
think ahead to the last half of 1920. Some
sizable tonnages have been placed for
that delivery at current prices, but there
IS no tendency on the part of the furnace
men to push sales.
Increased business is being reported by
all consumers of pig iron and every
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pressure is being brought to bear not
only to keep shipments of pig iron up IN
accordance with contract specifications
but also there is an Increasing demand
upon the furnaces to anticipate shipments.
This is indeed in marked contrast to
conditions Of a year ago. The past year
opened uncertainty, consumers buying in
a dilatory manner, and not even interest
ed in contracting for their requirements
six months in advance, If anything
foundry irons were weaker than steel
making grades.A
There was a persistent feeling on The
part of the consumers that there would
be an ample supply and a reduction in
price. The optimists were looking for
riffs in the clouds In the shape OF export
business to take up this slack. In Feb
ruary rig iron production was 3,306,Vo0
tons. AS a result of the general condi-
tons many furnaces were banked, some
for overdue repairs and others simply
20 stop the accumulation of iron on their
yards. This had a Strengthening erect
ard after the action of the Peek con-
ference in March some improvement was
noticeable in the market, but 1t was not
until May that any real activity was felt
''In that month consumers not only
Sought confidently for their existing
needs but placed contracts for last half
delivery Production was increased some
what. but as a result of the steel and
coal strikes October registered the low
point of $40 tons. November showed
considerable recovery in the production
Of 2, 392, 900 tons, and while the figures for
december are not yet available, fur.
Their increase is expected.
Even with this increase. however, IL
will be many months before the supply
can approach the demand, for from month
10 month stocks everywhere have been
depleted not only in the furnace yards,
but also in the yards of foundrymen
throughout the country. While the export
Business has not been so great as some
had hoped. it has been large. and if 4
scheme for improving exchange is de-
vised as is anticipated. this class OF
BUSINESS will be greatly enlarged and will
have a. still further strengthening effect
on an already strong market.
~ comparison of prices will, no doubt,
be Interesting:
Southern No. 2 foundry .(CincinnatD,
December 1stS, $3.50: 1919; $500
Chicago No. foundry, December, 1915;
534: 1919 $40.
Eastern Pennsylvania sill 2.25 to 2:75
per cent (Philadelphial, December, 1918,
ss9 Is; 1919, s41E9.
valley nalleahle, December, 1915, $3.50:
1919, $ss.
considerable tonnage Of ferro manga
nese, both English and domestic, has
been placed during the past week at adj
vaneed prices. This commodity is be-
coming scarce with domestic manufae-
turers sold up to July 1 of next year
and some business is being negotiated for
the last six months of the year. The
small amount of English ferro which Isl
available from time to time is immed-
ate1y snapped up
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
SIR CONAN DOYLE
TO VISIT ALABAMA
English Author to Investi-
gate Selma Trance Case.
To Be Entertained Here

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Great Brisain's
distinguished writer and author OF de-
tective stories, is said to be coming to
Alabama to investigate the mysterious
case of the yourg Selma woman whose
illness was successfully diagnosed by a
man in trance with the result that an
Immediate cure was effected. Sir Conan
Doyle has recently gained additional re-
hown as a student Of spirituaiism, and
his revelations regarding the spirit world
have set London agog with excitement
during the past few months,
The eminent English author has de-
voted a large part of his time to delving
into happenings similar to the case of
the Selma cir! in the hope of obtaining
more foundation for his theories with ref
erence to spirituslism. The London Times
and other English dailies have from time
to time recently carried many stories
from him about the spirit world and flis
deductions in unusual and mysterious
cases.
II seems that a short while back o
young ady in Selma was desperately i'll
from a cause which physicians were not
able to locate. A male friend of hers is
said to have gone into a trance and
diagnosed her case as an ASSESSED tooth.
The girl accepted his advice and had tho
tooth nu1led, following which she recov-
cred entirely.
That such an insignificant incidenT
would serve to bring Sir Conan Doyle to
Alabama is DOUBTED, but the fact remains
that the rurnor persists in literary cir
cles that he win visit this country in the
near future and come to Alabama to in
vestigale this case.
That the rumor has gained credence
here is evidenced by the fact that the
Birmingham writer's club has announced
that i. will entertain Sir Conan DOYLE at
an elaborate luncheon on the occasion OF
his contemplated visit to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
DR.. R. C. PATRICK
D|ESAT COLUMBIA
Former President of Judson
College Succumbs After
Extended Illness

DR.. Robert 6. Patrick, for IS yeara
president of Judson college at Marion
died yesterday morning at his home y
Columbia, S. c.. after an extended illncss.
DR.. Patrick retired from Judson several
years ago on account of failing health,
and since that time. had made his home
in Columbia
The funeral win be held in Greenville,
S. G., tomorrow
DIR. Patrick as head of Judson colleges
became one Of the most widely know a
educators in the south. This institution
for young wofuen is one OF the greatest
Baptist educational eenters in the United
States, ana Or. Patrick during his adj
miriistration brought it into still greater
prominence. Prior to becoming president
of the Institution DR.. Patrick served as
pastor of the Baptist church at Marion
for Number OF years. South Carolina is
his native home
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02

ALASKA MINERALS
SHOW FALLING OFF
Output for 1919 Was Smallest of Any
Year Since 1910 and Value Less
Than Half

| Washington. December 31-Alaska s
mineral output in 1919 was the smallest
| of any year since 1910, and its value
was less than half that of 1916, pre-
| 1iminary estimates Of the geological sur
vey made public today show. The out
put for the year brought only about SIS
$4,000 as compared with $2S $4,000 in 1915
and s4S 600.0 900 in 1916.
The decline was attributed principally
to the reverting of the copper industry
to normal conditions as a result of the
fall in the price of the metal since 1916,
when the war demand greatly stimulat-
ed production High operation costs also
caused depression in gold mining.
Eight copper mines were operated in
Alaska in 1919, producing about A,s0o,-
90 pounds valued at S. 100000. The pro-
duction in 1918 was 60 225,0o pounds,valu-
ed at s17,099. 600.
The value of the annual output of gold
declined from SIS, 0,0o0 in 1916 to s9,0V0,
COO in 1919.
Alaska still contains large reserves oil
goid-bearinga gravels that can be mined
profitably when transportation condi-
lions are improved the report said, add
| ing that 1.-THE most important event OF
the year for the future in mining IN
Alaska was the continuation of the work
on the government railroad and the as
surance by congressional action of the
money needed to complete the line.
Better and cheaper steamboat service,
on both ocean and river, are also impera-
tive, the report said. Moreover, the
railroad must be supplemented by trails
and wagon roads.
AS q by-product to gold and copper
mining. $50 600 ounces of silver and SOU
tons of lead were mined during the year.
The value Of the gold mined in Alaska
from the discovery of the precious metal
in 1880 to 1919 was placed at s457, 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
SPECIAL ELECTION
MARCH 9 TO ELECT
Z WATSON'S SUCCESSOR

Richmond, Va, January 1.-Governor
wes.moreland Davis tonight announced
that q special election will be held March
9 to elect q successor to Congressman
Watsoa in the Fourth congressional dis
trict.
Congressman Watson died in a Wash
ngton hospital, following several opera
tons IN an attempt to save his life.
On the heels of the call for the special
eelctioa, State Senator Patrick H. Drewry
of Petersburg, Va. announced himself as
a candidate for the office. Other names
mentioned are Judge Jesse F. West, f.
p. Buford. Brunswick: oscar i. Shew-
hake, Surry; Judge Asa D. Watkins,
FarmviIle and Robert Turnbull.
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Birmingham Original
Home White Lightning
Austin's Declaration

Mobila, January Especial -Declari,,g
that IL was not his intention to 'lambast'
local county and city officials, but that
his mission in Mobile was merely part
Of his statewide crusade against vice, G..
w. (Connie) Austin, state law enforce
ment officer, made the first public stafe-
ment Of his work before large gather
ing cf representative Mobilians here to-
night. The address was delivered on Pc
tition Of citizens of this city. No startling
revelations were made, the officer dis
GUESSING The conditions in the state in gem
eralitjes only.
He assigned Birmingham as the home
Of the original white lightning Mont
gomery as the home of Shiny and
Mobile as the birthplace of red likker. :"
Mr.. Austin declared that if conditions
we're not speedily remedies they would
lead to a state of anarchy which would
endanssr the lives and freedom of the
citizenship.
Mr.. Austin rnade a strong appeal for
clean officials ia law enforcement depart
rnents, declaring that Officials who pro-
test crime are standing at the gates OF
hell to usher in my children and yours =
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
NEWS'OF ENSlEY

The Progressive Study club met yes
tertlay afternoon with Mrs. T. M. Don
aldson on Terrell Boulevard. current
events were given in response to roll
call, and the programme follows: VIC
tor Hugo. 1922 1885,, Mrs. j. b. Good
man; Revolution of History and Crit
icism' Mrs. e. S. Hurlbert; Evolution
Of Lyric Poetry and Drama" Mrs ]. i.
Lowry.
Mrs. A. C. Payne of Birmingham and
Mrs Fl. d. Williams were guests OF
the club.
The hostess served salad course.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Howard Moore hostess, at the home of
Mrs George Boyd, on Twentieth ave-
nlIe
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
CLI1R EMBARRASSMENT

The Thread of the Story club was
entertained by Mrs. M. S. Lively at
Fountain Heights yesterday afternoon.
In connection with their study of
art and the drama the following pro-
gramme was given:
Mural Painting as an Educational
Factor Mrs. M. NJ Hughes; abbey s
Quest of the Holy Grail-Sargent' s
Triumph of Religion . Mrs l.. r. Vines;
Mural Decorations in the Library OF
Congress-" Mrs Harry Hilihouse.
The hostess served a salad course.
The next meeting>will be with Miss
frankie Enzer at the home of Mrs. j.
N. Minor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
Socialists In Germany

Berlin. December 15.--The independent
socialist party now numbers coo paying
members, an increase of 1Ws0o since
March, according to the business report
submitted by Chairman Dlttman. ~. d me
marty has available fund of 1,0o0-eOo
marks and controls SIS newspaper organs
The convention of the independents al
Leipzig recently discussed the auest<n
Of union with the majority socialists
Numerous delafates favor the amaiga,
nation, but, it was stubbornly opposed
BY the leaders and ultra radicals.
rbe anthracite coal fields of Pennsyl-
vania ere estimated at about 400 square
miles, and this is practically all there Is
in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
OFFICERS ELECTED

The annual election of officers of the
Missionary society of the Pratt City
Methodist church was held with the
following results: President. Mrs. j.
NJ Darlington; vice presidents. Mrs. G.
r. Atkins. Mrs T. Al. Adair. Mrs. Will
liam Jenkins, Mrs. g. w. Perkins; sec
retary, Mrs. WIN Atkins; conference
treasurer, Mrs. p W. Smith, local
treasurer, Mrs. Lewis Merkel; corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. G. A. Powell;
Voice" agent, Mrs. !. X. Waller.
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Pavilion Restored to China

Perking December 1.-THE beautiful
pavailion on the Tartar city wall above
Cinnamon gate. has been returned ~
Chinese custody. In the mutiny of the
troops in Peking early in 1872 after
Yuan Shin-kai had assumed the presi-
dency, the commanders Of the foreign
legation guards in the capital decided
that. as military measure, the paw
lion should be occupied by foreign troops.
The American legation guard has oc-
clipied it ever since.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
MINOR-BARNETT

A marriage of interest to number
of people was that of Miss Maude Bar
nett to Horace Minor, the ceremony
taking place at the Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon.
Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Minor left for trip to Atlanta and on
their return will be at home with the
brides mother on A1ois avenue.
Twilight services will be held Ut the
First Presbyterian church, beginning
Sunday, January 4. at o'clock. The
evening services will be discontinued
for while.
Miss Matte kathryn Ellison of Lu-
verne will arrive today to be the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. J. NJ. Donaldson.
Conrad Boterweg, Jr. left this morn
ing to spend the spring with his
grandparents in Perry. Ca
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
BAKERY OPENS

The formal opening of the Ensley
branch of the Federal System of Bak-
cries will take place at its now home
on Nineteenth street today. The pub
lie is invited to inspect this new plant,
which in addition to the new bakery
will INCLUDE cafeteria lunch room.
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To Address Highway Association
BY Associated Press

Richmond, Va, January Edward
J. Mehrens of New York and Secretary
Houston of washington today ac-
copied invitations to address the an
nual convention Of the Virginia Good
Roads association, which meets here
January IA, Is. 1S.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-02
Medical Center Survey Begun

Richmond, Va, January IA sur
vey Of the medical centers Of Virginia
and other southern states was begun
today to arrange for an allotment OF
the 800, 900, 900 Rock efeller fund
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1.-THE RESULTS LARGE GALL MAIN 49OO
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K

H0Usi1s FOR sALE iO66
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lIIGIILANDS-5-ro dwelling; lot 40x100: good location; east exposure; 5000; will arrange terms; April posses sion. B. F. Eborn, 3l5 Empire Bldg. Main Sl73
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MERCHANDISE H ARTICLES FOR SALE 72

LINsEED oII-PAINT SALE Pure Linseed oil $2 gallon; all kinds ready mixed paints factory prices; pure creosote by barrel 40 cents gal lon, less than barrels Soc gallon; red or brown creosote stain D ceuts gal lon; green stain s1 gallon; asbestos roof paint makes old leaky roofs good as new, 75c gallon; buy your paints and oil quick and save regrets.
 ROBERTSON HARDWARE CO,
 2020 FIRST AVE.
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1O-ROOM HOME

1 ~ V V ~'A 4 < V A'A A<
 East of 20th St; in splen- did condition; freshly pa pered and painted; big corner lot, on paved street. Two baths, one upstairs and one downstairs; we'll adapted for two families; one block from Highland avenue car, near school; possession given at once; price S10,000, cash or terms. Call Main BPS. 2109 Second avenue.
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MERCHANDISE

WE BUY OLD BOOKS, MAGAZINES
 RAGS. AND NEWSPAPERS. Wagon calls: Southside, Mondays West End. Wednesdays; South Highlands, Thursdays and Tuesdays; city proper, Saturdays. Phone your order to Main 2762 the day before. After 5 ?. m call West End SHAW.
 RIDGWAY PAPER STOCK CO.
 1519-l520 Ave. E. South.
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REAL EsTA1E FOR sALE X
FARMs AND LAND FOR SALE aa
FARM

Not one of those ruff rugged edges of the universe" that is for sale because the owner can't make a living on it, nor so inaccessible that he requires a flying machine 10 get to town in, but the owner is en- gagged in a line of business in the city that requires early coming and late going hence he is offering for sale his beau tiful mountain home. located six miles out on one of the main bikes that is soon to be paved; there are 14 acres black sandy loam, red clay subsoil and very productive; 40 bearing pecan trees. splendid orchards and vineyards; one beautiful G. room bungalow, modern except furnace: one good 4-room ten ant house and servants house. chicken house, smoke house and garage; all wired and lighted by electricity; immediate pos N session; s9,000; terms. A. R. DEARBORN & CO S0l-2-3-4 Jefferson Co. Bank
 Bldg Main f113
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D[D TIMERS
LEAVE OFFICE


washington. b. c.. Nov. 5.-With
he Democratic defeat thers passes
out o. public life some Of WASH
ipgton's picturesque figures. Champ
Clark, one time candidate for the
domination for president and for
'msf speaker q the house, who en-
|livsned the debate in th2t body
with his quaint, homely phrases.
was defeated.
Isaac r. Sherwood, the Oldest
man In the house and one OF the
few surviving Civil war generals,
will not return from his Ohio dis
trict. Henry T. Rainey Of Illinois.
another of the Democratic veter-
ans, also will not come back.
From the senate there goes Sem
4ator Phelan Of California. Senator
Gore, the blind member from Okla
homa, was beaten In the primaries.
Coming into the next house is
Theodore r. Burton, whose refusal
to stand for reelection to the SEN
ate from Ohio in 1914 gave Senator
Harding bis chance to run.
The house will also have its Sec
ond woman member. Alice Robert
son Of Oklahoma.
BurlesOn Passes.
From the executive branch OF
the government there will pass
Postmaster General Burleson, who
rides in a horse-drawn carriage in
stead of an automobile and carries
an umbrella in fair weather as we'll
as cloudy; Secretary of the Navy
Daniels, who clings to the broad
brimmed, straight crowned hats.
and William B. Wilson, who fought
his way from the coal mines of
PENNSYLVANIA into the Office of Sec
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6llSsnooa - Yousth avenue
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4 ~ yfsw. G-yeaf-olA daughter Of
- Ma Thomas H. Frsw, 615
t0etv seeoad strsst. \ IN . ~
- coaditloa in st. Anthony'S
|ApsDlla1 today. suffering from : bad
6alp Woand, bruises and ! COM
yps1d fracture OF the right Ieg Just
a1ove ~ ankle.
IAe siri Was crossing the street
q ~ u . store to buy candy when
- ms run down. DR.. Joseph De
1tlva was called and ordered her
t1keu 70 the hospital. He stated
tn Morning that the girl stands 8
cA2nce TO recover. but that her In
1uSles are serious. The right leg
No broken In . way as to leave the
boheS protruding through the flesh.