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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
WOOL PRODUCERS OF SOUTH ALABAMA ARE
 WORRIED BY SLUMP

Mobile, June 1.-tSpecial)-A temporary slump in the wool market has worried the wool producers of this section. The farmers of this section stand to loose money on the sheep business owing to the heavy losses of sheep during the winter and the present low prices being offered for wool. The county agents representing the wool producing counties O. southeast Mississippi and southwest Alabama held a meeting here today at the courthouse. It was the opinion of those present that the wool market had struck about the lowest point and a raise in the market could be looked for in the future. Arrangements for keep ing the wool growers and the county with each other and for dissemination of needs of the state of the wool mar ket, to the end that the wool growers might realize price for their wool, that would at least cover the cost of produce tion.
 Present at the meeting were: w. D. Barton, district agent for extension work in southwest Alabama; M. H. Pearson, market specialist of Auburn. and the fol- lowing county agents: H. H. Best. Deer Park, Ala; c. D. Stebermuller Bay minette; H. H. Williamson, Brewton: r. B. Bradshaw Leaksville, Miss; ]. w Pate, Pascagoula, Miss; W. J. Johnston, New Augusta, Miss, and all growers from Escambia and Baldwin counties. Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
BEACH CASE WILL
 BE TRIED IN COURT

Following the filing of an injunction by the Hillco amusement enterprise to erjoin Dr. N A. Barrett, J. H. Taylor, J. Ellis Brown, J. F. Horhady and II. F. Burruss from further withholding the< property of the company at the bathing beach at East Lake, Judge Dan A. Green ordered that a rule nisi be directed to the respondents to show cause why the writ of injunction should not be issued. The injunction is returnable before Judge Greene in the circuit court Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 It is alleged that the property of the Hiico Amusement Enterprise the leasees of the beach, was seized by agents of the city Saturday while the manager was away and has been held and operated by the city since The complaint further alleged that this seizure was in pursuance of the ord- nance recently adopted by the city reg u1ating the prices to be charged at the bathing beach, and was in violation of the property rights of the complainant in the contract entered into by the city in 1919,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
iAT|N-AMER|CAN
 WEEK A SUCCESS
Interest Growing as Public Gets Drift of Purpose
 In View

Interest in the Latin American ex- hibit in the public library was marked on the second day of Latin America week here. Many were present to wit ness the showing of five reels of pie lures of these countries at the Young Mems Christian Association last night.
 The celebration of Latin America week is being held in Birmingham under the sponsorship of the Latin American Club, and all efforts are be- ing made to stimulate interest in the ling of Birmingport and the direct water transportation to Mobile, ex- perts point out that an added impetus ysili be given to the already large trade with South and Central America on the part of Birmingham manufacturers.
 Two noteworthy speakers have been secured to give addresses during the week. This afternoon at 4 o'clock, in the public library, c. F. Merkell, a citi- zen of Birmingham, who has had wide experience in these countries, and who has written several books with settings in South America, will speak. His topic will be Brazil.
 Garrard Harris, for many years con- nected with the service of the United States in South America, will speak to the Latin American Club at an open session Thursday night in the rooms of the Civic Association. Mir. Harris subject will be- Trade Opportunities With Latin America"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
DRUGGISTS WOULD
 HAVE ASSOCIATION
Meeting Called to Organize and Talk
 Things Over

Efforts to organize in Birmingham a branch of the American Pharmaceutical Association will be made by the drug gists of the city at meeting tonight in B. O.. Shiflett's School in Woodlawn.
 A number of the leading druggists have called the meeting tonight for the pur- pose of effecting some kind of organi- zaton. Officers will he elected at this or some subsequent meeting and a char ter as a branch of the national organi- zation of druggists will be applied for
 The meeting will take the form of a smoker, to which all druggists in the city are invited. Refreshments will be served. Prominent druggists of the city will make short talks in the interest of an organization.
 There has never been an organization of any kind among the druggists and pharmacists of Birmingham and this s the first attempt 10 form one. The American Pharmaceutical Association is to the druggists what the American Chemical Society is to the chemists. A large attendance is hoped for at the meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
BIRMINGHAM BOY
 HIGHLY HONORED

First honors in the oratorical contest held last week at the Meridian (Mss) High School fell to Joe Smith, a Bir- mingham boy, according to news re- ceived here. Joe is the thirteen-year- old son of Mir. and Mrs. Joe Smith. for merly of Birmingham, and the grand son of Mir and Mrs. A. S. Cowan of Birmingham.
 The following story appeared in a Meridian daily relative to the contest:
 For the first time in the history of the Meridian public schools the first medal in the oratorical contest has been awarded to a freshman. This honor came to Joe Smith, the thirteen-year- old son of MT. and Mrs Joe Smith.
 Two weeks ago the best speaker of the freshman class contested in an oratorical contest and Joe was one of the two speakers chosen to represent the class in the final contest in which the two classes would contest. This final test was held Thursday morning at the high school, and the decision of the judges was not made public until the graduating exercises Friday night.
 Joe's subject on Thursday morning was Tribute to Dixie's Dead" and he spoke 1t with the ease and ability of an experienced orator. His opponents in the contest were members of the senior. junior and sophomore classes, all boys from five to seven years his senior. He has taken part in three debates during this year, his first year as student of the high school. every one of which he has won. Joe is one of the most popu- lar members of the Lamar Literary So- ciety and is receiving congratulations of all his friends over the honor that has been conferred upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
NOTHING BETTER AS A LAXATIVE"
Asheville Lady Finds Black Draught An Effective Rem- edy in Her Family for
 Common Ailments of
 the Digestive Organs.

Asheville, N. C.-Mrs. A. K. Jar wis, A Woodrow Avenue, this city, says: q have used and heard of Thedford's Black -Draught for years, and I certainly have found it splen- did for headache, sour stomach, indi- gestion and other ills that come from deranged liver.
 My husband and I keep Black Draught in the house and think it is splendid to keep off sickness. have used it in small doses as a laxative, and there is nothing better.
 "Black-Draught is mild liver medicine ;. any child can take it. have found it splendid with them for colds.'
 Thedfords Black Draught has benefited thousands in relieving liver ailments. It helps to drive bile poi sons and other unhealthful matters out of the. system.
 Black-Draught is standby in thousands of family medicine chests. It should be in yours. Its use should help to keep the whole family well. Prompt treatment is often half the battle against many ailments.
 Get some from your druggist today.
 NA-31-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
GETTING READY FOR
 RAINBOW DIVISION
Chamber of Commerce Appoints Nom-
 mating Committee

At meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday it was decided to appoint a committee of three to assist General Manager Bum in outlining the plans to handle the Rain bow division on the occasion of it's con- vention in Birmingham this summer.
 After the general plans are formulated. subcommittees will be appointed in charge of the various details.
 Formal christening of the Rainbow viaduet will probably take place.
 A committee of three to nominate of ficers of the club was named This com mttee consists of Murray Brown, J. Frank Rushton, Col. T. o. Smith and Oscar Wells.
 Another committee of three to prepare plans for the annual meeting of the chamber was also provided for,
 Unofficial reports continue to connect the names of w. J. Adams and J. Frank Rushton with the presidency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Parks Need Cleaning Up

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Kindley allow me space in your val ua ble paper to add my voice to the va rious arguments pertaining to the To- cltion of Birminghams contemplated auditorium.
 Various persons have expressed themselves in favor of Capitol Park. providing same is available. This, to my notion. is a happy idea. for it Is centrally located and amply large.
 My main reason. however, is that by building in Capitol Park we will do away with an ill-kept eye-sore, filled with helter and skelter, with architectural nightmares so poorly placed that it is laughable.
 We, a city of 100000. allowing a one block park in the heart of the city to look like an abandoned graveyard. with ill-kept walks. trash sprayed. half cut lawns, where no matter when one comes one will find good evidence of prohibition under its scrawny shrubbery.
 Would it not be better to eliminate this farce by building an architectural gem on this park. an auditorium that we would point to with pride. one that. when the coming generation see will say: They knew art.
 A. GLENNBRooK.
 Birmingham, May 29. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
SHANNON ORE MINE
 DRAWING INTEREST
Gulf States Steel Corpora tiOn Draws Comment of
 Wall Street JournaP'

The Gulf States steel Corporation is att tracting attention in the east since the incoming of it's shannon self-fluxing ore mine The various betterments made at the steel works in Gadsden and under way there are causing comment.
 The company enjoys large foreign as well as domestic trade in the products of its wire-drawing departments and is in a position to make a much better showing during the next half year than 1t has in a long while.
 The company will soon be in the pink of physical condition in all departments.
 speaking of the status of the Gulf States Steel, the Wall Street Journal says:
 Gulf States Steel Company has com pleted the shaft it has been sinking on it's Alabama iron ore property. It is ex- pected that within a few months, at the most, the development will have been carried far enough to render available iron ore in tonnage sufficient for the operation of it's blast furnace
 Use of this ore will materially reduce the companys pig iron production cost. as it is a self-fluXing ore and has a higher metallic content than ore now used. Less coke per ton of iron will be required. Interests in the company have estimated a saving of S5 a ton on pig from the use of this ore.
 On a pig iron production of 100000 tons annually. realization of such saving would mean s500,O0O or in excess of 1 per cent on the common stock.
 Gulf States Steel has lately completed a bar mill and is also finishing other extensions, including power facilities that will strengthen it's position in the way of increased earnings and lower pro- duction costs
 Gulf States April earnings of $O6,eW were at the annual rate of of nearly k per cent on outstanding common aftel all charges and preferred dividends. Ae- cording to monthly earning statements first-quarter net after charges and pre- ferred dividends was in excess of pei cent on the S11 l36. 800 of common stock Thus April net at an increased rate Further improvement in earnings is con sdered possible before the close of tho year, with the re-establishment of nor nal rail service
 The question of placing Gulf States common on a dividend basis is being dis cussed Action before the latter part ol the year, however. is considered scarcely possible The rate finally determined o' likely will be of a conservative character such as the company believes it will ot able to maintain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
SOUTH BUSY, BUT
 NORTH CURTA|L|NG
Strikes and Congestion Are Throwing Fasteners Out
 of Jobs By Thousands

It behooves the man who wants regu- lar job and has one in Birmingham to remain here.
 Disastrous effects of the outlaw strike. car congestion and the like are the cause of the turning off of tens of thousands of men north of the Ohio.
 The Ford automobile works has turned off 5000 to 7G00 men and the Sun Ship building Company. Chester. Pa, has laid off 6,000 men, reports reaching here state.
 All the way from Pittsburg to Chicago men have been laid off by the thousands, and the end is not yet.
 L. Sevier. president of the Alabama Manufacturers association. reports a number of such occurrences as that at the plants named. Trade journals are filled with stories of partial production and suspension of operations still hang ing over from the outlaw strike.
 While this has been going on, the Bir mngham district has taken on a new head of steam. Iron manufacture is at the highest point of the year and strain ing for maximum. Many new indus tries have either come in recently or are about to come in.
 The demand for all sorts of labor at high wages was never greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Guests Terrified as
 Man Shoots Up Hotel
By Associated Press

from his pocket, man giving the name of Clarence Murphy of Kansas City. Mo, terrified guests at the Southern hotel today when he fired at random in the dining room and lobby. A house de- tective was slightly wounded, but no one else was hit, although several bullets mar rowly missed guests.
 IL required four policemen to over power Murphy, and he was so badly beaten in the struggle that it was neces- sary to take him to the hospital
 tlurphy at a table in the dining room, and it is thought took exceptions to the proximity of a waiter. Later he said he started shooting because there was a devil in the form of a man walk ing through the room.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
COnferees Progress on
 Merchant Marine Bill
By Associated Press

Washington, June 1.-Rapid prog ress was made today by the House and Senate conferees on the merchant marine bill.
 With slight notifications. the House conferees accepted Senate amendments exempting ship owners engaged in foreign trade from excess profit taxes on an amount equal to the clearing of such vessels. provided an equivalent sum was set aside for new ships to be constructed in American yards.
 To meet the objections of New Eng land senators and representative the conferees amended provisions prohibit ing shipments by water between points in the United States, except in Ameri- can vessels. so as to apply to the Alaskan trade only. It was claimed that such provision would work a hard ship against New England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Agee Appointed Judge
 of Seventh District

Montgomery, June 1-(SpeciaL)-A. P. was appointed judge of the Seventh jI- dicial circuit by Governor Kilby today He will succeed Judge Hugh D. Merrill, who resigned to return to the practice of law. Judge Agee will take up his duties at once. One of the first responsibilities will be the resentencing of Edgar Gala well, negro soldier to death for the mur- der of Cecil Linton. street car conduc- tor, whose case was sustained by the United States Supreme Court last month.
 Governor Kilby also appointed John J. Flowers, the nominee ,as tax assessor Of Montgomery county succeeding David w Crosland, promoted to probate judge, anal Henry c. Meader as election commits sioner of Montgomery county, succeeding O. T. Kenan, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Danger In Dim Lights

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I have seen much agitation recent ly in Birmingham papers regarding the law for automobiles. Such a law is proper where thepe is adequate street lighting, and most of the cities enforce such a law but I have driven cars in must say that their street lighting is far superior to the one here.
 Lots of the smaller towns in which I have been, having only one-fourth the population of this city, have street lights in abundance and put to shame the feeble lights which shine on but occasional corners in our residential districts.
 On Twenty second street. south, which carries probably 50 per cent of the north and south traffic to the South Highlands, there is no street light be- tween Avenue H and Magnolia avenue, a distance of four blocks; and, taking into account the very heavy foliage on this street, it is dangerous to try to pass through there without bright lights
 One evening last week l trleu run ming through the residential district with dim lights and very narrowly missed running down a horse, which was wandering aimlessly around on the wrong side of the street with no har- ness whatsoever By scraping both wheels against the curb I was able to miss the horse. Needless to say, had I hit the animal I would probably have been asked to pay for it, not to men tion the damage which would have re- suited to a $4.000. automobile. In this case bright lights would have been much safer.
 Further. the very general practice of Birmingham citizens of running cars without tail lights lft. and allowing their cars to remain parked at the curb, not only all evening. but all night as we'll without either front or rear light is dangerous for traffic to say seen such an utter disregard for the law in these two respects
 Taking into account the above sit : uation it would be dangerous for pedestrians, as well as automobiles, if except on a few main streets downtown. Civic Association for better street lighting in all parts of the city, and the enforcement by the police of the tail light law should precede any at tempt to regulate the bright lights.
 I trust you will see fit to give this communication space in your paper. Yours truly.
 DONALD B. WOOD.
 Rirmipgham May 1Q20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Three Greek Divisions
 Are on Duty In Turkey
Rx Assnciatad Pres.

Constantnoplc, May 29.-Three divi- sions of Greek troops are occupying the Dedeag -Adrianople line. and another division is expected to land at Rodosto shortly. Dispatches from Ad- rianople report that there is much un- easiness there, where Turks and Bull garians apparently are preparing to resist the entry of the Greeks.
 The French administration in Turk ish Thrace has been well received by all classes of population, including the Greeks. who are said to be begging the French not to leave.
 The Turkish troops are concentrated chiefly in the vincinity of Lule Burgas on the railroad between Constantinople and Adrianople, and westward along the railway line for a distance of thirty mi les.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Federal Wheat Control Ceases

Washington. June 1.--Federal control of wheat, and wheat products, ended today, the wheat director ceasing to function under the limitation of the law creating his office and the food administration control, ending by proclamation of Presi- dent Wilson. This means the passing of the government guarantee of $22O a buShel for wheat, established during the war, as means for stimulating produc- ton. Some existing contracts remain to be carried out by the United States Grain Corporation which has been the instrumentality of the government in handling wheat. As soon as these con- tracts have been executed the corpora tion will wind up its affairs and turn over it's finances to the treasury depart ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Gus Tanner ParoIed

Montgomery, June 1.-(Special.) M. A., alias Gus Tanner, an old man of Cullman county, who had been sentenced to thir- teen months for manufacturing liquor, was paroled by Governor Kilby today after completing ninety days. On con- viction. the trial judge and solicitor agreed that they would recommend cem- ency at the end of three months, and the governors order was issued at their re- quest. Tanner is past 60 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
CLUB WOMEN ARE
 TO HAVE BANQUET
Feast Is Given In Honor of New
 Members

Many reservations have been made for the banquet to be given tomor- row night by the Birmingham Associa- tion of Business and Professional Women at the Hillman hotel.
 This banquet is given in honor of the new members recently enrolled. A most interesting programme has been arranged for the occasion.
 There wM be several entertain ment features which are sure to meet with the approval of the club mem bers. Those who have not yet made their reservat tions are urged to do so at once. The banquet will start at : o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
COUNTY APPOINTS
 DEMONSTRATORS

designations of Miss Marian Walker and Miss Martha Armstrong as home demonstration agents were effective yesterday Miss Mary Gray of Bessemer, and Miss Vida Parker of Auburn have k 9en appointed to succeed them by the cct1nty authorities.
 Miss Walker and Miss Armstrong have been connected with demonstration de- partment for several years and it is with regret that their resignations were ac- cepted They will enter the business work operating the Mary Ann tea room or Third avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets which opens about June 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Camp Jones. No. 317. United Confed- crate Veterans, of Selma, Ala, takes this method to return their hearty thanks to each camp in Alabama di- vision, United Confederate Veteran. for their generous support in electing our comma nder, Col. D. M. Scott. as major general, commander of Alabama di- vision. at the reunion held in Montgom- cry on May 19 and 20. 1920. We prom : ise our assurance that our com : mander, now major general of the di- vision, will do all in his power to pro mote the interest of every camp and every member of Alabama division, United Confederated Veterans, and we wish to again thank you for the hon- or conferred upon our camp in mak ing our commander major general, commander of Alabama division CAMP JONES. NO. 317. U. c. V. 7 T. F. CREAGH, Adjutant
 Selma, May 29. 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
CAPACITY HOUSE
 GREETS MARINES
Sea Soldiers Made Great Hit In Bir-
 mingham

A capacity house again attested to the excellence of the programme offered by the Rowing Marines at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 All the latest song hits were given by the members of the band. Especially pleasing was the Hawaiian four with the Haiwaiian guitar and ukeleles.
 The Marines are giving these shows free in the interest of recruiting. Ad- mission is free and everyone, especially eX-service men being invited. Another performance will be given Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Turner Hearing Postponed
By Associated Pres

Richmond. Va, June 1.-Preliminary hearing of William Turner, alleged slayer of T. Morgan Moore. at Alexandria. was postponed today by United States Com missioner Melvin Flegenheimer until June 3. on account of the inability of Miss Pearl Clark, who narrowly escaped death at the hands of the negro to at tend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Review of Uhl Case Refused

by NSsUCtdtbu TT6SS
 Washington June 1.-The supreme court today refused to review the case of Arnold Jacob Uhl of Birmingham, convicted of violating the selective ser vice act by failing to sign his ques- tionnaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Eight Escape Federal Pen

Atlanta, Ga, June l.-Eight prisoners escaped from the Atlanta federal peni- tentiary late today by saving their way out of cell block, it was announced at the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Naval Bill Report Adopted
By Associated Prsss

oy NSsocIated FT65s
 Washington. June 1.-The conference report on the $430.0oo.oOO naval appropria- tion bill including the legislative rider for a congressional commission to in- spect Pacific coast naval bases, was adopted today and sent to the Senate where it will be called up tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-02
Letter From Camn Jones

Birmingham. May 29, 1920.