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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
FROM MECHANIC
 ID SH|PbU|LDER Earnest Kreher Who Bought Site for Plant Here Has
 Interesting Career

Ernest Kreher. president of the Tam pa. Fla. Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, who purchased site of forty acres in Tarrant City for an iron and steel products manufacturing industry, is expected to return to Birmingham at an early date and make more definite announcement as to the nature of ar ticles that he will manufacture here.
 Jets to go under boilers and small tractors are understood to be- two of the specialties which he contemplates making.
 MT. Drehers history is an interest ing one. He came to Tampa in 1900 as a mechanic and entered the service of the Tampa Machine and Foundry Com pany. He placed his earnings in that concern and finally acquired the plant.
 He and others organized the ship building company with the machine and foundry plant as nucleus and con- tracted to build a number of ships. Among his business associates are one of the Cuestas. millionaire cigar man. ufacturers of Tampa.
 Mir. Dreher has been very successful in business and is a man of large pri- vate means.
 One of his interests in Tampa is now leased to Oscar Daniels & Go.
 The Tarrant City tract is convenient to pig iron and to the by-product gas supply of the Alabama Byproducts Company, which is already being used by Tarrant City manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18

in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and west Texas. going there from Mexico
 Tt was first reported, June 30 by w. S. Hunter, Woodland avenue, Birming- ham. and by J. V. Prather of Blocton. lieved to be due to what is known as commercial jump and not through na- tural flight.
 Several members from the Alabama experiment station are now in Birming- ham and vicinity to determine the ex- tent of the infestation, after which means vii be taken to eradicate the pest.
 '"The yellowish- brown beetle is oval in outline, has sixteen small black spots on it's back and eats irregular holes through the leaves. The grub or larya is light yellow in color spiney, and feeds on the under surface of the leaves, skeletonlz-
 ing them.
 Control of this insect by arsenicals is difficult Arsenate of lead used at the rate of one ounce to twelve quarts or six level teaspoonfuls ito one gallon or water is most promising About twice as much hydrated lime should he added to make it safer for the bean foliage.
 There are two generations a year and the most successful method of combat ing them in small garden is to pick the beetles in June, before they lay their eggs"
 Specimens of the new injurious pest may be seen at the office of T. l.. Brown. county agent, in the courthouse. or at the editorial rooms of The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
HILTON TO DISCUSS MOOTED POINT AT
 PORT OF CORDOVA
Vice President of Frisco to Meet With Civic Bodies-Will Explain Point
 of Interchange of Freight

The auditorium of the Chamber Of Commerce is expected to be packed to it's capacity this afternoon at 2;So o'clock, when A. Hilton, vice president of the Frisco, explains personally to Birmingham civic associations and those interested in the Warrior river what he thinks should be the point of interchange of freight at Port of Cor dova.
 General Manager Theodore Brent of the Mississippi Warrior system, and Henry T. DeBardeleben, manager of the Warrior division, will be present,
 Mir Hilton has been invited to be the guest of the Rotary Club at its luncheon today in the Tutwiler at o'clock, and will attend that affair prior to the aft ernoon conference.
 MT. Hilton requested the conference. Some expect the mooted point will be settled at this conference. All river interests stand pat in the position that no precedent shall be established at Cordova eating into the 20 per cent freight differentials for traffic via the Warrior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18

The new ordinance takes the place of an ordinance submitted by Com missioner Burruss last week, which ex- empted cigar stores. bootblack stands and news stands until noon. After consideration of the matter. Commis- sioner Burruss stated that he was con vinced that the city should comply to the letter with state laws.
 The Sunday closing law has been up before the commission since the filing of a petition several weeks ago by the Eighty-One Tire Company, asking for repeal of that part of the ordi- nance which prohibited Sunday tire service.
 Commissioner Burruss led the
 fight in favor of Sunday tire serv- ice. but by n unanimous vote of the
 other commissioners the petition
 for tire service was denied. He
 held that if gas, oil, water, air and
 wrccker service are to be permit
 ted. then the companion and sixth
 thing, tire service, should be aI- lowed. Commissioner Taylor was
 out of the city when the vote was
 taken.
 When he was voted down on the question of allowing Sunday tire serv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
KIWANIS CLUB TO
 RECEIVE CHARTER
Local Delegation to Attend Meeting of New Kiwanis Club at Anniston

Members of the Birmingham Kiwanis Club have been invited to go in body to Anniston Friday and be present at the presentation of a charter to the newly formed Kiwanis Club there.
 A big celebration is planned in con- nection with the presentation of the char ter The Anniston club will entertain at a banquet and guests will be present from a number of other clubs in the northern and central portion of the state. Stunts, speeches and general good time are planned.
 A. J. Arrant. district governor. asks that as many of the Birmingham Kiwanis as possible attend the presenta- tion. Those who plan to go are asked to communicate with the secretary's of flee at once.
 The xrain for Anniston leaves Birrning- ham about o'clock Friday afternoon and arrives at Anniston some time after 6 o'clock. The return trip can either be made just after the ceremony or the Birmingham men can spend the night in Anniston and return Saturday morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18

ice, Commissioner Burruss contended that the commission should be consist ent throughout and disallow every thing that is in conflict with the state laws on the question.
 At the meeting yesterday morning Commissioner Burruss stated that he was not in favor of a blue sky law, but law enforcement. This city has no right to pass an ordinance that con- tradicts the state laws" said MT. Bur russ Tn this l am backed up by the opinion of the city attorney on the question. In my opinion our munich pal law which allows certain business to be transacted on Sunday is null and void, because of it's opposition to state requirements. The state law is not a relic of 1S6s.. as some have charged that it is. Every legislature since that time has had a chance to change it The fact that each succeeding legisla- ture has allowed it to stand makes 1t a law indorsed and supported by each legislature.'
 No comment on the proposed closing ordinance was made by the other com missoners, hence their convictions on the question are not known. The mat ter is due to come to a formal vote next Tuesday, and it is probable that a final disposition will be made at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
FUNERAL SERVICES OVER REMAINS OF
 THE LATE FRED SLOSS
Pioneer Citizen Will Be Laid to Rest This Morning at Oak Hill Ceme- tery-Dr. Simpson Will
 Officiate

Funeral services over the remains of the late Fred sloss. age 72, pioneer cit izen of Birmingham and one of the most widely known mineral experts of the state, will be held this morning at l9 O clock.
 The funeral services will be held from the residence of his sister, Mrs. Arthur and Mrs. Arthur W. Smith are away on their vacation and will be unable to reach the city in time for the funeral.
 At the time of his death, which oc- cured early Monday morning. MT. Sloss had been in Walker county for some time. judging the mineral value of some land belonging to the TuskeEee Insti- tute. His death was due to heart failure, and he died while out riding in buggy about eight miles from the town or oak man.
 Mr. Sloss was the son of the late James w. Sloss, founder of the old Sloss Iron and Steel Company and builder or the Sloss furnaces in the Birmingham district.
 Rev. J. D. Simpson, pastor of the Woodlawn Methodist church, will offici- ate at the funeral services tomorrow morning at 10 clock. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
 The deceased is survived by daughter Mrs. Cawthorn Bowen of Montgomery, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur ". Smith or Birmingham. and Mrs John Hinge or New York, one bother, J. Lundie Sloss, as well as many other relatives.
 Active pallbearers will be as follows: C. F. Manley, R. A. Terrell. David Han cock, Capt. Samuel Hanby, T. l.. brod'e, and B. P. Beard. Honorary pallbearers will be: Caldwell Bradshaw. Col. J. K Barton, Kirk Moore. pr. F. NJ. Robinson, w. M. Malone and A. B. Mckinney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
LOCAL PRODUCERS BREAK RECORDSOF
 P|G IRON SALES
Birmingham Pig Iron In- vades Eastern Markets, Including Pittsburg
 Territory

More than one Birmingham iron pro-
 sales during the past six weeks.
 One maker admits larger sales in
 this period than ever recorded in that
 length of time. This producer sold
 25 per cent more than it's July make,
 and up to the middle of this month
 had sold twice the month's make.
 The pronounced feature of this busi-
 ness has been the amount done in the east There has been invasion of
 Pfttsburg itself. Philadelphia has taken
 Birmingham iron, and quantities have
 been shipped to Boston for New Eng land distribution.
 The Cincinnati territory has taken an enormous tonnage. and Chicago ter ritory has not been far behind. The middle west has clamored for Birming- ham iron.
 Price charged by the large makers has been SAP uniformly, either for small furnace interests have gotten $4S and $44 for spot metal in minor quan- titles.
 Bulk of the recent business has been
 for the last quarter of 1920. but con- lsiderable tonnage for 1921 has also been
 booked. Most of this is for the hrst quarter, but one concern is known to
 have purchased 1000 tons to cover its requirements up to next July
 The demand appears to strengthen
 ather than decline Two additional
 furnace operators entered the market for 1921 during the past week and sold all offered tonnage immediately, one
 disposing of 2,S00 tons and another
 5000. |~ Iron on Alabama yards increased by
 35, 900 tons during the month of Au-
 gust, and around 100000 tons of foun-
 dry metal are on yards waiting for shipment to customers to whom it Is overdue.
 The scrap market has materially
 strengthened No. steel is now held for a minimum of $23.50. No. l cast brings s34 at the yards. Foundry coke remains very scarce at
 s135O to s15 for spot. Steel works in
 the district are as near capacity opera tions as supply of labor will permit
 Machine shops and foundries are also busy. About four miles of 16-inch high pressure gas pipe for the mains to the by-product works of the Sloss-She ffield will be purchased at once. Twenty-Five hundred tons of Birming- ham water and gas pipe are now load ing on ship at Mobile for the Pacif1c coast This makes the third cargo and a total of 10000 tons of pipe moving that way and in this manner during the past few months. Another impor- tant ship movement was 5000 tons to Tokio, Japan, via Savannah. some time ago.
 Local blast furnaces. steel plants, machine shops and foundries pulled through all the phases of car shortage without interruption. This caused fa- vorable comment in other industrial circles and attracted attention to this industrial field. Such influential trade journals as the Iron Age have com mented on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
FANNIE J. CROSBY"
 MID-WEEK SERVICE AT SOUTHSIDE CHURCH

To study the hymns of Fannie J. Crosby, a mid-week Fannie J. Cros- by service will be held tonight at the Southside Baptist Church under the d. rection of the< Mems Club of the church.
 This unusual service will consist oi the study of the hymns of the famous writer and the singing of number of them- Solos will be given by Guy Harris. E. F. Lee and Mrs. J. E. Dill Hard. pr. billiard will give a sketch of the life of Fannie Crosby.
 The campaign for 200 new members to the church by September 1, which is being conducted by the Mems Club was given an added momentum last Sunday, when twenty-nine new mem bers were taken into the church. This brings the total to forty-nine for the month. Numbers will be taken in al the service tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18

She has been reported as seen in sev- eral Birmingham gardens and Birming- ham is the furthest east she has ever been known. In the United States she has heretofore confined her bean opera tions to Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and west Texas. Originally she came from Mexico The reports of her pres- ence in Birmingham are the first inti- nations the government has ever had that she had moved east of Colorado
 The object of the Auburn forces is to see how she came here and to see what can be done to prevent her from going anywhere else.
 Her presence was first reported to Au- burn by W. S. Hunter. who lives on Woodland avenue, Birmingham. Next she was reported at BPS South Fifteenth street. Then R. G. Hewitt, 905 South Twelfth street, said he had seen her. She has also been reported in Blocton of Course, there are probably others their bean crop this year by putting the blame on the bean ladybird.
 Commenting on the newly discovered bean pest Dr. r. l.. Thomas, associa te entomologist at Auburn. who will remain here today, said last night:
 The bean ladybird, new and serious enemy to all kinds of garden beans, has been found doing rather extensive 1am- age in Birmingham and in the vicinity of Blocton LAe pest is not only new to Alabama, but also new to the south, Heretofore it has been known to be only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
PORT POSTMASTER
 COMMITS SUICIDE
J. w., Badger Takes Car. bolic Acid With Suicidal
 Intent, Coroner's Verdict

Coroner John R. T. Rives has rendered a verdict of suicide in the case of J. W. Badger. ages 45, postmaster of the Port of Birmingham. on the Warrior, who was found dead in his room at the Suburban hotel early Tuesday morning.
 The coroners verdict stated that death had been caused by carbolic acid taken with suicidal intent. The body was found in the hotel when the maid went up to clean up the room.
 The hotel authorities immediately notified the police and the coroner's of flee and an investigation was started at once. Letters and papers in Badger $ pocket showed that he was postmaster of the Port of Birmingham and also rail road agent at that point
 He is said to have been attending the annual convention of postmasters which was held in Birmingham Monday, as he wore the convention badge on his coat.
 The body is being held at Lige Loy' ;, where many friends and postmasters of the state who are still in the city after attending the convention have come to view the body. No information has been received as yet from any of his rela- tives. though it is believed that he has family living at Birmingport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

Rotary Club holds a luncheon at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel. Police and firemen's picnic at East Lake park all day.
 Mass meeting of farmers and house. wives at the Civic Association at 10
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pictures, Loew's Bijou-VaudeviIIe and pic- lures.
 Strand--DougIas Mclean and Doris May in 'sLet's Be Fashionable" Trianon--Ka1herine Macdonald in sSThe Notorious Miss LisIe." x <Alcaxar-Edith Storey in 'sMoon Mad ness"
 CoIoniaI-Douglas Fairbanks in "The Good Bad Man"
 Rialto-Mary Pickford in "Heart O the HilIs.'' Princess-"Hidden Dangers. No. 1. Odeon--"The MOonriders.- East Lake-Bathfng and amuse- ments.
 EdgewOod Park-Dancing and bath ing.
 West Lake--Dancing and bathing. At RickwoOd- emphis vs. Birming- ham, two games, 2;15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
AUTO DEALERS TELL KIWANIANS OF I'll E.
 BEST CAR ON MARKET

Auto Day. was celebrated by the Kiwanians at their weekly luncheon at the Tutwiler yesterday. Automobile dealers representing practically every make of car were present and each briefly told of the merits of his par tieular car.
 Ted Brownell presided during that por- ton of the programme, Dr. Middleton S. Barnwell, president of the club, turn ing over the chair to him. Each of a score of dealers were called upon for a two-minute talk. They presented the outstanding features of their car. The meeting was enlivened by much good- n,atured rivalry and jokes about the different cars were told.
 Walter S. Brewer won the attendance prize, which was s worth of auto ac- cessories. The prize was donated by Sam Jones. Wallace Chambers sang one of his lullabies, which was enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
WOMAN SHOT AND
 FATALLY INJURED Parties to Shooting Claim It Was Accidental-Dun-
 can Held in Jail

Mrs. T. A. Cramer, SIS North Nine pital in a probably fatally injured con dition as the result of having been shot in the left breast by c. W. Duncan about 9:20 o'clock last night.
 The shooting occurred at the resi- dence of Mrs. Bertha Taylor, 1423 North Eighth avenue. and, according to statements made to city detectives by both Mrs. Cramer and Duncan, the shooting is claimed to have been ac- cidental
 At 9:20 o'clock last night the report was turned in at city detective head quarters that a woman had been shot on North Nineteenth street. It is not known who turned in the call. City Detectives DeGroat and Dobyns i'm mediately left to investigate. They stopped at more than dozen places down North Nineteenth street before they found the scene of the shooting
 On entering the house. they founc Mrs. Cramer lying on the floor in the front room. Blood was flowing from a wound in her breast. She was taker to the Hillman hospital immediately 1T a private car.
 c. w. Duncan came in a few minutes later and told the detectives that hs had done the shooting, but stated tha' it had been accidental. He stated tha' he had pulled the pistol from hi' pocket to show it to Mrs. Cramer, bu that the minute she saw the pisto she grabbed it, and in the tussle 1t ex ploded, one bullet taking effect In hei breast
 Mrs. Cramer later regained conscious ness at the hospital and made the same statement that Duncan had made tc the city detectives.
 Duncan is being held in the city jai on the charge of assault with intent tt murder, pending the result of Mrs Cramer's injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
Huge Electric Sign Will
 Boost Cox for President

Birmingham will probably get . large electric sign bearing the name of James M. Cox. democratic presidential nominee, in line with a tremendous advertising campaign to be put on in this country, 1t has been learned.
 This sign will be received within the next few weeks. 1t is in the shape of a circle, and is so planned that first a c. then an Q, and then an x appears in huge lights. The sign is simple and was designed especially for this campaign. The idea is to make the name of Cox a byword in every part of the coun- try. The three larger cities of Ala bama will receive one of these signs. It is not known where the sign will be placed. but 1t Is indf- cated that 1t will probably he near the Lorisville and Nashville depot. where visitors and those passing through the city may see 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
POLICE AND FIREMEN
 WILL ENJOY PICNIC TODAY AT EAST LAKE

Several hundred city employees are ex- pected to attend the firemen and police mems barbecue East Lake today. Preparations have been made to serve two meals, one at il o'clock in the morn- ing and the other at o'clock in the aft ernoon so as to accommodate all per- sons.
 The free barbecue was made possible by gifts of the merchants of rne city, in appreciation If the protection rem dered by the fire and police depart ments.
 An aquatic meet will be held at East Lake during the iny and city employees will be given a chance to witness the events. Other anus ament3 will be opened to the picnickers.
 It is expected by the committee in charge of details that every person in the employ of the city. from Dr. N. A. Barrett, president of the city commis- sion, to the day Iaborer, will be present for at least part of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
Negroes Have Fatal
 Quarrel Over Woman

Ed Funderburg, negro, was shot ana almost instantly killed late yesterday afternoon by Burlie Smith, negro, at Hillside station on the Boyles car line
 According to statements made to DO, lice authorities. Funderburg asked Smith to stop going out with his wire Smith is said to have made. some re- marks about Funderburgs wife' AS the result quarrel ensued. in ~hlcn Smith drew a pistol and shot Funder- burg in the head, causing death almost instantly.
 E~th made his escape and has not vet been located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
MASS MEETING IN
 INTEREST OF CITY
 MARKET IS CALLED

Details for the large mass meeting of
 farmers and truck growers of Jefferson
 county, housewives and business men of Birmingham. which will be held al the Civic Association this morning at le O clock, is complete.
 H. l.. Brown, county demonstration agent, who is actively working for the establishment of a municipal market in Birmingham, is pleased with the spirit of cooperation which he has met among the farmers of the county. He estimates that about 600 will be out for the meet ling.
 The purpose is to get the ideas of the farmers and housewives themselves t' tell what they will expect in city mar ket Judge Hugh A. Locke will preside. general discussion open to anyone whc would like to express his or her opinion will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
New Incorporation

Papers of incorporation were filed m the probate court yesterday by the Mountain Top Land Company. with an authorized capital stock of $ss.00. The firm will begin bushes with $16.000 oi the capital stock paid in.
 The officers are: ". E. Mitchell. presi- dent; A. Clinton Decker. vice president; George Chinery. secretary. and J. H. Barker, treasurer. In addition to the officers the following are directors: A c. Thurlow. c. E. Butt. F. c. Weiss J. D. McGiil. Stella Hawkins and RaltsI c. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
Laymen of A. M. B. Church Will Hold First Meeting

The people of Birmingham are to have the first big laymons meeting of the auadrennial. Professor C. II. Johnson of WiIberforce University. Ohio, the gen. eral secretary of the Laymen's Forward Movement of the A. NJ. F.. Church, will speak tomorrow at 12:3o D. m. and S:So ID. m. at the St John A. M. E. church. corner Third avenue and Twenty-fifth street. Bishop Lee will be present.
 One of the problems to be discussed will be The Church and Its Relation to the Commonwealth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
GRAND JURY RETURNS
 IT INDICTMENTS

Seventeen indictments were returned by the Jefferson county grand jury in a partial report made yesterday to Judge C. B. Smith, of the circuit court. After making the report the grand jury spent the remainder of the day in visiting the county farm, the almshouse, the Hillman hospital and the county jail
 They will meet this morning and con- -tinue their work of investigation. Many witnesses were examined by the grand jury during the two days it has been in session this week and many cases have been disposed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-18
Corncobs Yield Rare Dyes

Of importance to the dye industry IS the recent discovery that furfural, or furfuraldehyde--a dye base-can now be extracted, like cellulose. from the common corncob. and at cost or only 15 cents q pound. says an article Tn the Popular Mechanics Magazine. This colorIess, oily liquid has previously been obtained only in the laboratory and at something like sl7 pound.