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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MUCH REGRET AT
 DEATH OF AIRMAN
Lieut.. Elliott and Locklear We'll Known In City.
 Here During State Fair .

Lieut.. Milton Elliot, who. with his partner. Lieut.. Omar Lockiear were killed Monday night at Los Angeles while giving an exhibition for the movies as reported in yesterday morn ing's Age Herald. was well known over the state. His daring and spec tacular feats in flying won for him the name of Alabamas 8 foremost flyer The two lieutenants thrilled thou sands by their exhibition flights dur ing the Alabama State Fair here in 1919. Lieutenant Elliot piloted the plane, while Lieutenant Locklear per formed stunts on the wings.
 News of the death of the two air men was received with regret by their friends here yeste rday morning. Elliot was native of Gadsden, his family hay ing lived there for years, He was graduate of the University of Alabama
 On the outbreak of the War Elliot enlisted in the flying corps He was as signed to Barron field, Texas. where his skill soon won for him commis- sion and a place as cross country fly ing instructor.
 Lieutenant Lodklear was from Fort Worth. Texas. He met Elliot at the flying field and at the close of the war entered into a partnership with him to give exhibition flights. Their death came at time when they had won a name as the most daring ex- hibition flyers iu America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
MANAGER DONNIE
 RESIGNS POSITION
Sewers Connection With the Birming-
 ham Steel Corporation

Charles |. Downie has resigned as manager of the Birmingham Steel Cor poration
 MT Downie came here from Bos'''' Mass, and has been with the Steel Cor poration since April, 1919.
 Tn speaking about his resignation ne said:
 "Ever since the organization of thS United States shipping board emer- gency fleet corporation l have been connected with plants that have been affiliated with that branch of govern ment work.
 q am very much impressed with the future of Birmingham as manutac- turing center and intend to make this my home if I can make satisfactory connections with other interests in this city"
 MT. and Mrs4 Downie will take months vacation cruising in the West Indies. and will then return to Bir- mingham to execute the plans he has in mind for his future business career in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
NO SOLUTION YET
 OF BOND MUDDLE
Some Members of Board Still Believe Warrants
 / Can Be Sold

No solution to the Jefferson county road bond situation has yet been reached.
 Members of the board of revenue are still making efforts to dispose of coun- ty post dated warrants bearing 8 per cent interest. II was admitted that no definite offer had been made for the warrants, but President Jere Gwin ex- pressed confidence that these warrants could be sold and the road work now under construction could be completed.
 It developed yesterday that approxi had been built in Tuscaloosa county by the Jefferson county contractors. Officials stated that this was due to the fact that the foreman of the gang doing the work was confused as to the county line It is pointed out that the Alabama legislature in 1915 changed the line between Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties This caused the confusion, it is said.
 When this fact became known it is stated that the matter was taken up with the judge of probate of Tuscaloosa county and he agreed to reimburse the county for this work. He will also complete the road to Lock IT.
 On account of the absence of Dr. Vines yesterday the board did not meet and no action has been taken on the bond situation.
 The Jefferson county grand jury will, it is stated, continue it's investigation into the bond situation today. num- Der of witnesses have been summ oned to testify before the inquisitorial body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
TECHNICAL QUIBBLE
 SPOILED BOND SALE

held that the bonds shOud be signed by the probate judge and the treas- urcr.
 Ii is pointed out that under the old statute of the state the probate judge is required to sign all bonds. This was brought about, it is stated, by the fact that in the majority of counties in the state the probate judge is also chairman of the board of revenue. The Alabama Ietsisla- ture revised section of the statute for the benefit of Jefferson county, which is one of the few in the state where the probate judge k not chairman of the board. By this the president of the board Of reve- nue was allowed to sign certain bonds.
 While this matter waS pending in court, the bottom dropped out of the bond market. The Alabama Bond Company informed the board that they couG not proceed with the purchase of the bonds under the original contract. on the day after the supreme court rendered it's decision. This is given as the req son for the failure to dispose of the bonds and the present county road situation by officials of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
Still Raiders Are Shot; 4 ' Ambushed By Moonshiners.
Stanford and Moore Struck in Face By Buckshot-On Way From Destroyed Retort-Revenue Department
 Offers Reward for Capture

others in the party immediately searched the surrounding ground for their assaiIants without sue cess.
 Further on four men armed with shotguns were arrested by the of ficcrs. They were going in di- rection from the place of inc shoot ing. They denied any connection with the affair. but are held pend ing investigation.
 Though badly wounded, Mir. stan ford came to Birmingham last night for treatment. He was taken to local infirmary.
 \. l.. Pierce, federal prohibition enforcement officer, when notified of the occurrence, offered S1G0 re- ward for the capture and convie- ton of the guilty parties or any information leading thereto. It is understood that the sheriff of shelby county will also offer re- ward.
 .We are going to get the guilty men if 1t takes every federal officer i'm the state," says MT. Pierce, 'and in addition, we are going to clean up that section of shelby county. We are nOt being scared by such methods. On the contrary, we will redoubIe our efforts,p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
DEALERS IN MEATS
 COMPLY WITH LAW
Local Dealers Install Sani- tary Counters With Two
 Exceptions

Dealers in meats are complying with the spirit of the ordinance requiring the installation of sanitary equipment despite the fact that the ordinance is held up by an injunction, according to Augustus Forrest. city meat and milk inspector.
 Refrigerating counters for the pro lection and preservation or meats have been installed by practically all gro- cers and marketmen This was one of the precautions advocated by the health department and prescribed by the ordi- nance.
 MT. Forrest states that only two per sons have refused to equip their stores with these sanitary counters.
 Meat dealers found 1t to be to their own interest to install refrigerating counters. according to MT. Forrest Meats left in the open lose six per cent of their weight in juices and moisture every twenty four hours. The money saved by this sanitary equipment will soon pay for it's installation.
 MT. Forrest is pleased with the com pliance of merchants with the pro- visions of the ordinance Very few cases of tainted meat are being found by the health department since the installation of the sanitary equipment. Before the system was begun, com plaints of customers that tainted meats had been sold them were almost daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

J. c. Stanford, federal pro- hibition officer, and Deputy Sheriff Moore of Shelby county were both wounded yesterday while raiding a still, several miles from Columbiana, &C., cording to information brought last night by MT. Stanford, who came to Birmingham for medi- cal treatment
 Stanford was hit by bullet in the left cheek. the shot lodging in his throat. Allen was hit by sev- eraI buekshot in the face and arms.
 The two men, accompanied by j. H. Allen. federal prohibition of fieer of Ashland. and another deputy sheriff of Shelby county, were q raid, about eight miles from Coium biana. They had de- stroyed two stills and were about three miles away making their way back to their automobiles.
 Without warning, they were fired upon from ambush. the two officers being hit at the first vOIey. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
DR. DOBYNS ACCEPTS. CALL ID PASTORATE.
Noted Minister Will Come to South Highlands Pres
 byterian Church Oct. 1.

Rev. William Ray Dobyps D. D., of St. Joseph was the guest of honor last night at banquet of the Fellowship Club of the South Highlands Presby- terian Church. he having stopped orr in Birmingham on his way to fill an engagement in Georgia.
 About a hundred members of the club were present and after enjoying a sumptuous repast served by the ladies of the church. interspersed with sev- eral charming solos by Miss Kinney and Mrs Bell most cordial welcome was extended Dr. Dobyns. who re- sponded in a way that held his audi ence spellbound and when in concld- sion he announced that he had de- cded to accept the call to the pastor rate of the south Highlands church the entire audience was filled with unbounded rejoicing.
 pr. pobyns will move to Birming han october 1 with his charming fam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
Dr. Jacobs Says e City Is
 Judged By Lts CiUic Clubs
President of Houston Organization Speaks Before Br ming ham Kiwanians On Spirit of the Institution
 in Municipal Development

Tell me of the members of your civic clubs, and l will tell you of the future of Birmingham" said Dr. Will liam States Jacobs, speaking on "The Spirit of Kiwanis." at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club at the Tutwiler yesterday.
 "I have come in contact with the kiwanis all over the country. con tinued the speaker. "I have found out the Kiwanis idea. It's members are possessed with splendid enthusiasm, a wonderful spirit of brotherhood.
 'Kiwanism is sort of religion, The Kiwauis Clubs are young enough to be enthusiastic; they are old enough to be strong. They have struck a key of brotherly friendliness.
 ''The Kiwanis Clubs are becoming the strongest organization in any city, for the attainment of civic ends. Other clubs are beginning to notice this and to comment about it. The secret is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

Jefferson county's road bonds would have been sold had not the question of who should sign them arisen.
 This is pointed out as the reason for the delay in disposTng of them iwhen the bond market was in good condition.
 Sale of S2,O0O.OO0 worth of road improvement bonds was awarded to the Alabama B0nd company by the board of revenue and advisory committee. This, however. was sub ject to the approval of Story. ThOrndil<e, Palmer and Dodge of Boston, attorneys for the prospec- tive bond buyers. They were of the opinion that the bonds should be signed by the probate judge and the county treasurAr rather than the president of the board of reVe- nue and the county treasurer. This matter was brought before the cir cult court by the county attorney in order to secure decision. The cir cult court ruled that they should be signed by the president of the board of revenue and the county treasurer.
 When taken to the Alabama SUI preme court, the findings of the lower court were reversed. 1t was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
NEAR EAST RELIEF ANNOUNCE RECENT
 HELP RENDERINGS
What Was Done With the Money Collected During Past Several Months
 Is Made Public

Some Of the results of the campaign for relief of the stricken people of the near east are as follows:
 During the first six months of 1919 four vessels. all belonging to the United States government. carried full cargoes of relief supplies from New York to Constantinople and Beirut, three of these without making any charges for freight, and also carrying about fifty American personnel. The principal items of these fodr eargoes were: S,o75 tons of flour l35 motor trucks, IT motor ambuIan.cs, IL 1omL pIete hospital units, including beds and bedding, surgical equipment and supplies, medical supplies, ess 526S cases condensed milk and evagorated milk 576 sewing machi3es 1e+,6o0 blankets, 27, 000 pairs of shoes, 2,000,000 yards of unbleached cotton, 12,000 farming and carpenters implements, zoo kegs of nails. and one ysars food supplies for American personnel, be- sides several hundred cases refugee garments. worn clothing, etc.
 During the period from July to De- GtIllbGTs laI3t SA& NOlb Ilti tiAt NSoSNA' carried partial earEoes or relief SUD- plies The principal items were, 50.- 300 cases of condensed milk, 5,69J blan- kets, 314 bales cotton cloth 10J se @lns machines, and 6, 6,f$S bags of flour, also a large quantity of motor supplies and spare parts.
 During the first six months of the present year, six vessels for Constan- tinople, Beirut and Batoum carried the following principal items: 25 show ease making machinery, 400 packages motor supplies and parts, 5000 blan- kets 10000 quinine, ? 2.000 tons of wheat flour about 200 bales and packages of old clothing, and a large quantity of miscellaneous medical, clothing and industrial supplies.
 The total value of the above supplies on the sixteen vessels is approximate ly $7,0o0,o00.
 The supplies listed above were all handled by the Near East Relief As sociation. In addition to the above there has been shipped during the past autumn and winter about 32,5o0 tons of wheat flour for the Caucasus, for the purchase price of which bonds have been furnished by the government of the Armenian republic. and shipping arrangements made by the A. k, A, the Near East Relief paying the freight and insurance charges to total of about S15o00oo. About 2,5o0 tons ad- ditiona1 is due to complete this pro gramme. There has also gone to the Caucasus last winer $75o.oo0 worth of ehild-feeding supplies, chiefly con densed milk chocolate, fats and cereals, paid for by the commonwealth fund. \ further shipment of 28o00 tons of wheat flour has been made to Armenia to replace similar amount of wheat flour which Colonel Haskell diverted from the Armenian stores to the Geor- eian and Azerbaidjan republics to sup ply urgent needs and make possible the continued passage of supplies for Ar menia through their territory and the protection of the Armenian boundaries from attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
CONSUMER ID PAY NEW FREIGHT TAX,
 WHOLESALERS SAY
But Do Not Believe There Will Be Any Noticeable Raise In Costs By the
 Pound CT Yard

That the consumer would ultimately pay the entire costs of the 25 per cent increase in freight rates is the opinion of leading dry goods, grocery and other wholesalers of Birming- ham.
 The statement that, "the consumer pays for everything" made by a whole sale grocer, was the opinion of all
 ''The item of freight is simply a part of cost" says Murray Brown of Goodall- Brown, wholesale dry goods and no tions.
 An increase in freights would mere ly mean an increase in cost to us. and necessarily increase our price to the retailer, if we are to make the same per cent of profit
 sSrhe addition will he so small as
 to be unnOticeabIe on a yard of
 cloth, n necktie, or any single ar-
 ticIe, but a 25 per cent increase
 in the freight i'm a business as large
 as ours will naturally he consider
 able in the aggregate"
 The head of the shipping department of large wholesale grocery and mer- chandise firm on Second avenue says says:
 Tt would be hard to say what eff Fso +I ,ox on any single article. It is certain however that we cannot absorb the increase because we necessarily work on very close margin as it is.
 Some of our goods we handle at a very small profit. On these, we will have to make the price to include freights if we are to make any profit at all. On other goods, which we keep in stock some time and which are sold slowly, we make a larger percentage of profit. and in these, we can absorb the freight ourselves. In no case, how ever, will the increases we make be sufficient to warrant the retailer in raising his goods several cents pound, or a yard, on the excuse of in creased freights"
 "The effect of the freight rate in crease will be different on different articles" says a large wholesale drug gist Many of our drugs are shipped prepaid. The effect on these goods will depend upon whether the manufacturer absorbs the freight or not. The total amount of freight costs annually in firm doing business as extensive as ours amounts to many thousand dol c dJaf f1f this would be a large sum. 1t is doubt ful if we can take care of it.
 q cannot say just how much we will increase each article. On some, we might increase exactly in proportion to the increase in freight tOhers may be increased only a cent or two. There are many things that go into the fix ing of selling prices besides cost and freight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
Look Out, RoUer,
 SheriHh Coming

Resolutions calling on the sheriff of Jefferson county to enforce the sec tion of the anti-dog act of the recent legislature which provides for the mug zling of all dogs were adopted at a meeting of the board of directors oi the Civic Association yesterday at noon.
 The resolutions asked the sheriff to see that all unmuzzled dogs not ac- companied by owners, or kept in yards. were taken up.
 Much laxity has been noticed in the enforcement of the law. At the request of the Civic Association, the governor recently wrote to all sheriffs asking that they enforce this section.
 The resolutions were introduced be- cause the prevalence of rabies in the city is alarming citizens. While the main purpose of the anti-dog act was for the benefit Of sheep raising in the state the lawmakers also had in mind the welfare of the humans also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
GATHER ID FIGHT
 FRISCO RAILROAD
Carrier Would Impose Switching Charges to h.
 jure River Business

At the regular meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com merce held yesterday afternoon 1t was decided to line up the energies of the chamber solidly against the effort of the Frisco system to establish switching charges at the Port of Cordoya.
 H. r. DeBardeleben, manager of War rior river transportation. is q member of the board, and called attention to the matter General Manager Bum was authorized to do all in his power to help resist the action of the Frisco.
 The following new members were elected; Iron City Pipe and Foundry Company, Endicott-J Johnson Shoe Com pany, Aetna Explosives Company. Churned Products Company, Life insur- ance Company of Virginia and Dr. k. D. Johnston.
 The president and secretary were appointed a committee with power to act in the matter of leasing quarters for the chamber for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04

that the Ki@anis Club IS not exclusive, but inclusive.
 Thomas Lipton when the mast of the Resolute was broken and the sham rock won the race, said: I to not want that kind of q victory This is the kawtnis spirit-the spirit of fairness"
 Dr. Jacobs told what Houston, Tex. had done to make itself port It IS 10 do things like this that the Ktwanis Clubs are for he said. "rhe kiwanian should be a man of great vision for his city-great ideas. He should not be selfish, grabbing for money. but @ man who believes in the future of his city The future of Brmingham is in your hearts. It can never rise above what you dream it 10 be You sit at this table for idealistic as we'll as com mereial purposes
 Dr Jacobs is president of the Hous- ton <iwanis Club. He is In Birmins. ham occupying the pulpit of the Inde. pendent Presby terian Church for ths summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Statement June 3Oth,
 DE EnrTnrE

Luncheon of the Rotary Club at the TutwiIer hotel at 1 o'clock.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyrfc--keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's BijOu---VaudeviIle and pie lures.
 Strand-Robert W. Chambers ssThe Fighting Chance.o
 Trianon---COnstance TalmadEe in fHThe Perfect Woman"
 Aleazar--~Par1Or, Bedroom and Bath,s and Larry Semon in '.TThe Gro- cery Clerk.o
 RiaItO-WiIliam FarDum in evolves of the Night"
 COIoniaI--Bebe Daniels in "The Four teenth Man."
 Princess-"Lost City" No. 1s. Odeon-"ElmO the Fearless" East Lake-Bathing and amuSe- ments.
 EdgewoOd-Bathing and dancing. |. West Lake--Batking and dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
METHOD
 OF TEACHING NOW
 ADOPTED BY ARMY
Camp Grant Is Practically Military Teachers Institute for All
 Branches

The excellent results which have been achieved through the educational pro- gram of the army Tor the past year, says Maj. H. B. May, are expected to be exceeded during the coming year as a result of the summer school opened at Camp Grant, August l.
 The purpose Of this school is to make uniform the methods and practices of teaching throughout the army school sys- tenn.
 It will be attended by instructors and their assistants from all the camps, and by discussion and interchange of ideas. The most successful methods of teaching will be determined.
 Those enlisting in the army yesterday were
 Robert L. Chiffon, Greensboro.
 Howard N. Henderson, Birmingham.
 Harry L. Matthews, Headland.
 Bry NJ. King, Tyler Ala.
 Daile Coons, Mllport. Ala.
 John w. Jenkins, Camp Hill
 Henrique Souffront, Mayagues, Porto Rico,
 Wn. M Henderson. Cottondale.
 James H. Butler, Birmingham.
 Chas L. Whitmore, Collnsville
 Alexander Hamrick, Bexar, Ala.
 Hubert Edwards, Piper, Ala.
 Thomas J. Johnson, Piper, Ala.
 Burrell Height, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
COAL PRICES UP
 g TO 50 CENTS
 FOR FAVORITES

Coal prices took another advance with the beginning of August and are now ruling af 25 and 50 cents per ton above the July prices.
 The following quotations per ton Of coal at retail were made yester- day afternoon;
 Empire; Lump, $i0.5Oi nut, SiO. This iS an advance of 25 cents.
 McCarty Coal Companyi Corona, sfO; Carbon IIiii, sS.50; Cnhaba, si1. These prices are for nut or lump and were reported as an ad- vance of 50 cents a ton.
 Mfttiehen Coal Yards: Walker county (Carbon HiID. $s.25; Black Creek, sf1. This was reported as an advance of 25 cents ton over July prices.
 A number of yards report some what larger stocks on hand than formerly and the prospect of get ting in supplies as improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-04
I'M. |. 4. FIXING
 FOR NIGHT WORK Educational Committee Ap- points Donald Conner
 Its Chairman

Donald Conner has accepted the invi- tation to serve as general chairman of the educational committee of the Young Mems Christian Association. and he, with H. E. Mitchell, educational secretary, IS planning extensive work for the night school which will be conducted by the association during the winter months.
 Prominent business and professional men of the city will be asked to serve on the faculty As soon as these are selected meeting will be held and a definite working schedule arranged. Judge Hugh Locke has consented to serve again this term as dean of the law school. He plans for larger classes this year.
 Among the new features will be an utilization with the Beaux krts Institu- tion of New York for the purpose of using their methods of instruction. Eu- gene Knight of the firm of Warren X Knight is the representative of this in institution in Birmingham and will in all probability be chosen as the leader for the architectural department, accord- ing to MT. Mitchell. The Beaux Arts Institution is connected with the Ameri- can Institution of Architecture. Last year there were twenty-five students in this department.
 In connection with the educational de- partment is the employment bureau, where young men are assisted in finding good positions free of charge. They also have the opportunity of meeting many of. Birminghams leading citizens
 I've have never before made such ex- tensive plans, but I believe we will be Justified" says MT. Mitchell. Our great est problem is finding enough room, but we are adding new equipment and we will work out a schedule which we be- neve will take care of a large number or students.'