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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
FUTURE OF MOBILE
 PORT HINGES ON .
 WHARF AGE RATES
Secretary Weeks Asks l. C. C. to Rearrange Charges, Now Controlled Mostly By the
 Railroads
By HUGH w, ROBERTS Warrington Dursau Yns AEs-heraia
 naVidssn HuffdlaM

Washington, May 5.-(Special. )-The fu-
 ture of the port of Mobile, which, on ac-
 count of the Warrior river service to the
 coal fields is of great importance not only to Mobile, but to the entire state as
 well, is dependent on action either by
 the state or the municipality of Mobile
 according to a statement contained in
 letter addressed by Frederick l. Thompson of the United States shipping board to Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, made public to- day.
 Mir. Thompson transmitted to the gov ernor the report of the government en- gineers to Secretary of War Weeks. and
 transmitted by the secretary to the in- terstate commerce commission In this report 1t was shown that railroads con trol the terminals at Mobile, either by virtue of ownership or by rate manipula- ton. Secretary Weeks has requested tho
 interstate commerce commission so to re- arrange wharfage charges that the lat
 ter condition will be great ameliorated. Even continued appropriations for Mo-
  extent on whatever action is taken by the
 state of Alabama or the municipality of Mobile in removing these restrictions.
 writes MT. Thompson to the governor.
 The gist of the letter is contained in the following paragraphs:
 'I am inclosing you brief summary Of the report of the board of engineers to the Secretary of War, with particular kaa rt, tirr1 Df control the report in question being
 survey of the South Atlantic and gulr terminal situation. Secretary Weeks has transmitted this report to the interstate commerce commission with specific in-
 junction that some action be taken look
 ing toward remedying the condition claimed to exist, and the existence Of
 which, so far as it relates to the port
 of Mobile we know to be an established fact.
 q would not want to burden you with
 reading these lengthy extracts except that they have distinct bearing upon what I conceive to be a major problem in Ala
 bama, and from that standpoint I am quite assured, command your interest Whatever may be divergent opinion, ob- viously 1t would appear that if We are to expect continued development of the port of Mobile there can be no option but to follow the recommendations being laid down by the government, it seeming to be clearly defined that the government will interpret improvement of channel or
 farbor where the port is under private control as being a public appropriation for private benefit. So even continued ap- propriatons for channel improvement hinge to great extent upon whatever ac- tion is taken by the state of Alabama or the municipality of Mobile in removing those restrictions that serve only as ad- verse to the wider development of the port "If overestinate the importance of this issue it is because 1t has absorbed con- siderable of my interest for the past 10 years; and my observation here has con-
 firmed what has ben my impression dur ing this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
LEGAL NOTICES
Legal Notice

Legal Notice
 No. T937
 The State of Alabama vs. One Five Pas senger Dodge Automobile. License. No. I1S62 Motor No. A-49612; Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama; in By virtue of decree heretofore rem dered by this court in the above styled cause on the 25th day of April. 1921. l. Hunter Armstrong, register of the circuit court Tenth judicial circuit of Alabama, shall proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash. in front of the courthouse door of Jefferson county. Alabama at Birmingham on Monday, May 23 1921, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property. to-wit cense No. 1882. Motor No. A-4s612. to sat isfy said decree. ..o. Witness this the 9th day of May, 1921. TN A AICTRDNG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
EXTENSION PLANNED
Alabama. Florida and Gulf Would
 Make Dothan Northern Terminus

Montgomery, May 5--(Special) )-Dothan will be made the northern terminus of the Alabama. Florida and Gulf railroad if the interstate commerce commission grants the petition for a certificate of convenience and necessity which will permit the extension of the line. Notice of the application has been received by the public service commission or Ala bama It is proposed to build line from Wilson to Dothan in Houston county and from Greenwood to Marianna in Jacson county, Florida. distance of 10 or more miles. This plan will extend the line from Dothan to Marianne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06

NOtIO6 to COHCfaCtOrB
 Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until o'clock D.. m. Tuesday May 10, 1921 for the construction of certain asphaltic concrete, concrete and brick gut ters sidewalks. combined curb and gutter and brick track paving, under improvement Ordinance Nos. 92-D and 93D. Speciflca tions may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right Is reserved to reject any or all proposals
 JULIAN KENDRICK,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
Dr. Foster In Tuscaloosa

TUSCALOOSA, May b.-(Special)-Dr. H. Foster Bain of Washington. representing the United States bureau of mining, ar rived in this city today for the purpose of inspecting the United States bureau of mines experiment station which has been placed at the university during the past year. pr. Bain is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. George Adams at the Wildman home while in this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
For Good of
 the Community

N minds of commerce and industry Question for each community is how does it stand with regard to freight rates com- pared with it's competitors in reaching competitive territory
 Briefly summarized, some of Birming- hams attachments in this direction are as follows:
 Through three regular steamship lines plying between Mobile and the empire of the west Birmingham metal products get to the Pacific coast at from 40 to 50 per cent under the all-rail rate. Pipe saves $15 of the $31 all-rail rate
 Rates from the Pacific coast to Bir- mingham via steamers from the coast and Warrior barge from Mobile and New Or leans are about 50 per cent under the all- rail rate. For instance, the carload rail rate for canned goods from Pacific coast to Birmingham is S1 SO; the rate by barge is 92 cents. The less than carload rail rate is $3.35; the barge line rate is SEA-
 On April 9 the rail and water rates from the east to Birmingham via Mallory and Warrior lines went into vogue The all-rail rate from the east to Birmingham is S2.18; the rate by the Mallory and barge line is $1.75, saving of 43 cents on each hundred pounds. The saving on ship ments from eastern ports is 20 per cent of the rail rate; 15 per cent saving on ship ments via eastern ports from the interior eastern points.
 The interstate commerce commission o,.Co o1o o11 rate of S1 66 from the east to Nashville raised to S21O. Nashville thus loses her artificial rail and water rate to which she was not entitled because she does not use waterway The old rate gave Nashville an advantage over Birmingham of 52 cents. Birmingham's new rail and water rate of S1.75 wipes out that difference in favor of Nashville and gives Birmingham one of 35 cents. The total difference in our favor by reason of this change is 87 cents on the hundred pounds
 Nothing remains for the capture of the Tennessee valley trade but exercise of Birmingham's rail and water rate. The new Nashville rate becomes effective June 30 Birmingham shippers might bear that in mind
 Another change takes place June 30 The all-rail rate from Birmingham to Memphis is to be reduced from SLY to SLIP. The carriers had asked for an in- crease to S1.37 but Birmingham inter- vened and got even better than it already has instead of the increase asked
 The rail rate from Memphis to Birming- ham is S1.363. This is under fire and it stands to reason that it will also be abol- ished and the same rate made from Mem phis to Birmingham (S1.12) as in the other direction.
 When the rail rate from Memphis is made right then the Mississippi Warrior barge line will ask for a rail and water rate for traffic from the western gate ways by Mississippi river barges and thence to Birmingham by rail- Birming- ham will then get another decided freight rate advantage.
 It has been coming Birmingham way the past several years. Enough has been accomplished to establish decided ship ping advantages and to practically re- move the outstanding discriminations un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
Notice

State of Alabama. Jefferson County. Estate of W. Y. Dill, Deceased: - Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament of said decedent having, been granted to the undersigned on April I7, 1921, by the Hon. J. P. Stiles. judge of the probate court of Jefferson county. notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to pre- sent the same within the time allowed by law or that the same will be barred.
 SUSIE P. DILL. Executrix.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
Notice

State of Alabama, Jefferson County; Estate of Susan c. Oliver, Deceased: Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of April, 1921, by the Hon. J. P. Stiles fudge of the probate court of Jeff ferson county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said fate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law. or that the same will be barred.
 VIM. D. PERKINS,
 WM G. OLIVER Executors,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
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 Rida for Coal

The sewerage and water board will receive up to 8 D. m. May 10. 1921, sealed proposals on 25.o00 to b0.0oo tons of coal. delivered by rail, barge on Mississippi river at Eagle street or barge at Bayou Bienvenue at Jor- dan avenue and Florida Walk.
 Specifications and blank forms of pro secretary, room 401 Sewerage and Water Board Bldg. New Orleans !,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-06
-Age-Hersld. May 9th to 7th. in, Je0al Advertisement

Legal AdV6ftIsemeht
 Notice Is hereby given that the under signed will sell at public outcry to the hiShest cash bidder. before the Third ave of the Jefferson county. Alabama, court mo door of the Jefferson County, Alabama courthouss in Birmingham, during legal hours of sale. on May II, 1921. certificate No 71 for 100 shares of stock of Fulton Cotton Mil company of Athens, Ala pledged to secure an indebtedness now past
 First National Bank of Birmingham,
 By F, s. Foster. Cashier.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
CHAPTER XII.

Al the Foot Of the Stairs
mo, 1t will soon be morning, and
all way of escape blocked. He is
willing to swear that you agreed to
permit Alva to drive you downtown,
and that you actually departed to-
gether. This charge can perhaps be
answered by the testimony of Krantz,
II he can be got on the witness stand.
as you have told me he accompanied
you on street car"
(Which Is true"
II accept your word, Of course. but
Harris does not, and I must confess
he has some evidence to create sus-
piciOn."
You say that!"
II must, to be perfectly honest. I
will even confess there have been
times when doubted. Let me tell
y0u-Alva was undoubtedly killed with
a dagger hatpln. exactly like that one
in your hat there" and l pointed to
1t on the dresser.
Her eyes turned that way in an
expression Of startled surprise. KILLED
with katpin like that of nine?'
Eyes. there Is no doubt as to the
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
Tested the Saw.

Mr.. Biggs was planning to build a
motor shed in his garden, SO he
bought an expensive saw. He left his
office early the next afternoon win
the intention of starting the Job. Put.
ting on a pair Of overalls, he went out
into the garden. An hour or 50 later
he came into the dining room and
flung himself down into a chair in dis.
gust.
"That new saw l bought isn't worth
2 pence" he stormed. "Why, the
thing wouldn't cut butter!" His small
son. Harry. looked up in surprise.
"Oh, yes, 1t would. daddy" he ex.
claimed earnestly. "Why. Ted and !
sawed a whole brick in two with II
this morning. London Answers.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

'YOu imply you suspect me also Of
this crime?"
mo. not that! ] have given you
my faith but 1t has been given blindly.
You have refused me your confidence.
l do not even know your name, your
place Of residence. how you became
involved In this Gordon. You must
acknowledge am badly handicapped
when 1t comes to attempting your de-
fense."
"YOu have been very true, very
kind" she admitted, and extended her
hand. you must know how greatly
/ appreciate such faithfulness. Mr..
Severn. But tell me what Harris holds
to be proof against me. II all this be
true, we cannot waste time here In
talk"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

nature Of the weapon. l know more
about that than Harris, even."
HOW are you so sure Il hatpin was
the weapon used? The police reports
say nothing like that"
They do not know; do. The
truth Is, l was the first to discover
tie murder. l related to you nv
conversation with Harris, after all
others had left the foundry. We must
nave been there alone for an hour.
When We left we separated, believing
this to be safe, and l walked down
cans street alone In the rain. Some
blocks below the foundry came upon
this car, bumped up against the curb,
ana apparently abandoned. The rear
door stood wide open, and looked in.
SIDE, and felt about, merely from
curiosity. My fingers touched some
tmng lying on the floor. and, when
| drew 1t out, and looked at it In the
light OF a distant street-lamp, l dis.
covered 1t to be a dagger hatpin. dis
colOred with blood"
She stared at me in horror.
Like that one thereY
Exactly like it. l had seen the
one In your hat, and remembered"
You thought it must be mine2
Ihat-that ! had murdered him?"
hardly believe l thought at ALL
But l Investigated the front seat.
and found Alva's body hanging over
the wheel, with a cash in the back
or his coat sticky with blood. Then
l knew"
Knew what?"
How the man had been killed. II
believed then you were with him
alone; l had reason to, for I over
heard his invitation, ana your answer
recognized the weapcn as one YOU
lad In your possession. MY first
thought was that it would utterly CON
Tenn you II ever found"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
The Difference.

Miss Lena Ashwell's part In M,
Danes Defense" was one night taks.
by an understudy. In the audlenc.
was a warm admirer Of Miss Ashv.n
who wept bitterly as the piece con'
tinued. 1T is lucky for you Miss Ash.
well isn't playing" said her friend
IF this moves you SO much. Won
wouldn't be able to stand that" "i,,.
Ashwell not playing?' said the al.
nirer, and at once began to dry Ia,
tears with a resentful expression
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

one OF the WOTluS edEIicSt CIVAAAe'
lions.
In the bottoms Of these deep valleys.
some of which are fairly wide, and In
other depressions, tropical conditions
prevail, so that the possible products
of Abyssinia range from those Of the
tropics to those Of the northern tenn
perate zone. Little has been done
toward the development of agriculture
beyond its primitive stages. The rails
ing Of cattle, sheep and goats for their
milk, flesh and skins Is the more popu-
lar pursuit.
The Abyssinian has been described
by one American as rather an indie
pendent, easy-living, battle-loving,
demonstrating, sensual, devil-may-
care chap" Socially, the people are
living in feudal times. The various
reigning princes of the provinces owe
allegiance to the emperor and must
furnish soldiers to support him In
time of war. The land is theoretically
owned by the emperor and those who
make use of 1t are his tenants. "JuD.
tice" Is administered personally by the
rulers and their representatives When
person Is accused Of q crime the
first step is to confiscate his property.
Decision as to his innocence or guilt
can follow in due time. Because prop.
erty has been unsafe for long period
people Of wealth have buried what
they could for safe keeping. Vast
quantities of gold, silver and ivory
are believed to lie underground at tho
present time, the latter, of course, dc.
teriorating.
Good Roads Are Scarce.
One great drawback to the CONNER
cial development of Abyssinia has
been the lack Of roads leading up to
the high plateau and over its surface.
The routes Of travel which have been
used for more than thousand years
are mere trails, and the burdens have
been carried on mule and camel back
since the days Of the great Queen Of
Sheba, who, the traditions Of the
Abyssinians say, was the queen Of
Ethiopia. The royal line claims de-
scent from her and Solomon. Some
years ago the French began construct
ing a railroad from their port of
Jibuti, just below the mouth Of tho
Red sea, toward Abyssinia. The
Abyssinians permitted this to be ex-
tended into their country and in 1917
1t reached Ads Abeba, the capital.
Over this road large part of the
hides, coffee, beeswax and ivory, which
constitute the chief exports of the EN-.
pire, are shipped.
Specialists in various fields who
have visited the country believe that
this is but small part of the prod
ucts that could be shipped to the
world, and that the people are enjoy
Ing but fraction of the prosperity
that they might enjoy If they devel-
oped their resources along modern
lines.
AS the only African people which
has been able to maintain its indie
pendence in modern times in a war
with a European power, the Abvs-
sinians have become rather conceited
and are inclined not to recognize the
superiority even Of Western ciyliza.
ton and culture. Their victory was
won over the Italians in 1895 at the
battle Of Adowa where the pick Of the
Italian army was cut to pieces. The
Abyssinians have bought large quaint.
ties Of modern rifles in recent years
and could probably put In the field in
case Of war an army of 100000 wen.
equipped soldiers, a large part Of
them mounted.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

q treaty. relieved BY CONSTITUTIONAL treat.
ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
b 4 constitutional remedy. Cafarrhsi
Deafness II caused by an naamed con-
akion Of the mucous lining of the N,ista.
chan TuhA. When this tube Ia tndameA
you have . rumbling sound or imperfect
bearing, and when It IL entirely cleae6
Deafness 10 the result. Unless the ia.
dammation can be reduced. your hearing
may b. daStfoyed forever. HAIL3
CATANAH MEDICINE acts through tha
blood On The mucous surfaces Of The %.
TEN, thus reducing the Inflammation ana
assisting Nature In restoring normal con.
aftions.
Circulars froA. An Druggists.
F. J. Che1ey 4 Co., Toledo. OAie.-Al.
VertiDemA01
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
DiaboIicaI Joke.

Ted-Tom is a great practical Joker.
He made himself up as ghost and
appeared before a professional Inc.
dunn.
Ned-Yes, and rs 1t was the first
ghost she'd ever seen it threw her
into commissions.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

FresheR q Heavy Skin
with the andseptc. fascinating Oh.
cura Talcum Powder, an exquisltely
scented convenient, economical fasA
Skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes 30
perduous. One Of the Cuticura TaCae
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum).-Ad,
VertiSement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
WOMEN NEED SWAMP.Rnar

Thousands of women have l;a.
bladder trouble and never suspect ; y q
Womens complaints often prov. 4.
nothing else but kidney trouble s'' -. 70 b
result OF kidney or bladder disease s ~
II the kidneys are not in a r...,
condition, they may cause tho Neatly
gans to become diseased. o'aer q.
Pain in the back, headache loss =.
bition, nervousness, are often tins. " ~
toms Of kidney trouble, ne' symp.
x Don't delay starting treatment, !,
scription, obtained at any drno s.n pm
be just the remedy needed to '. ORE my
such conditions. overcome
Get a medium or large size bott,. l.,
nediately from any drug store '''''e ~
DO ae~ ever. il if you wish first to te.t III.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. N y !" u.
sample bottle. When writing be . .n !. re I. |.
mention this overwhelmingly I'd
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
Personal Exemption.

Personal Exemption.
Mrs. Henpeck Hereafter, hsias
me your pay envelope a. it L. haalsd
you, unbrokea. There's a sAAs1ass
here. Explain.
Mr.. Henpeck (bravely)-I tssk e1t
my car fare and lunch money. vhicA
under the income tax law l interpret
as my personal exemption.-New York
Sun,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
Interrupted Profit.

Interrupted Profit.
II understand there Is oil in ~
aeighborhood Of Crimson Gulch."
There u.s." replied Cactus Joe. "D1
It was mismanged. They insisted q
tryin' to get it out in paying quaint.
lies instead Of goin' ON forever ssllil'
stock"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

There may be as good sea-serpen1
N drug store as ever came out Of .
.alOOn.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

We shall not find It so difncult y
love our enemies If we begin by pat1
hg them.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21

How Absorbing.
HE makes "A soft livinse
"Howw
by sponging It"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1921-09-21
BETTER
DEAD
GOIDMEDAl.
ahe91EMQn
@I25U935 ~

ne National Remedy of Holland for over
years; 1t is an enemy of all pains re.
ang from kidney, liver and uric ACID
ie!es. All druggists, three sizes.
70, tho rams Gold Medal m every boz
and accept no imitation
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-09-30
LEAVES FOR WORK IN FRANCE

Lorne w. Barclay, director Of the
national council, department OF Edu-
cation, Boy Scouts of America, has
again been loaned for the summer to
the American committee for devastated
France of which Miss Anne Morgan
is chairman. Mr.. Barclay sailed for
France in May and will there direct
FIVE scout camps This work is prov
ing q notable contribution to the up
building Of war-stricken France. AS
Mr.. Barclay said In his recent report:
These boys lived in ruined homes !;
they have been out of school for five
years; there Is no place for them to
And companionship in their villages
unless they 60 to the wine shops.
They have suffered so much that they
are undeveloped physically and mental
ly, yet they crave good wholesome edu-
cation and recreation. They only ask
the chance to grow into manhood with
all the best scout ideals of courage,
self-denial. honesty and endurance" :"
Many boy scout troops In the Uni
ted States have contributed ,$25 each
which means that each troop will have
as Its guest at one Of the camps,
French boy. who will not only gain
immeasurably himself by the expert
ence. but who will also go home car
rying the message Of scouting with
him TO reach other boys and the COM
muntty,