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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
STOCK SUBSCRIBED
 WITHIN SINGLE DAY
President of Southern Issues Enthusiastic Statement Re-
 garding New Company

Washington, February 1S.--tSpe- cia1)-Fairfax Harrison, president of
 the Southern railway system, said to- day:
 The books for subscription of the
 sf600oco of capital stock offered to the people of the south by the South eastern Express company were opene1 yesterday morning and were closed at night. The stock was allotted propor- tionateiy to all the IA states served I.by the lines of the Southern railway system and Mobile and Ohio railroad. The reports received this smorning show oversubscription in every state. The stock list will be made up of the names of at least 2.500 widely dis tributed southern business men holding on the average of four shares piece. No single subscription in excess of 100Sshares was received and no officer or employe of the railroad was per nitted to participate. although many of them, especially the employees, of fered to subscribe.
 This result of test of practical business democracy is, of course, grat- flying to us but has perhaps a larger significance. Certainly, it fully justi- fies our confidence that the people of the south desire competition in ex- press service and are willing to back their desires with their money, and
 their support in other respects. The Southeastern Express Company will now proceed under the able man- agement of it's president, John B. flock
 aday, to purchase It's necessary equip
 ment and will begin Service at the earliest practicable moment of which announcement will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
.DOWE[L INAUGURAL {. PLANS ANNOUNCED
Two Days Session of Notable Features Will Describe the
 Event at Auburn College

Auburn, February 1S-(Specfal)-- The final general programme for the inaugural exercises of Dr. Spright Dowell as president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute, which will be held here February 21-22, has been arranged and touches practically every phase of college life.
 Starting off with conference and luncheon of Alabama educators rep resenting every type of school in the state the programme suddenly turns to baseball from that to moving pie lures and then goes into conference of representatives from the different state agricultural colleges which will be followed by a dramatic club pro- gramme ending the day
 The second day opens with a military review after which the inaugural ex- ercises will be held Later in the day other military maneuvers will be in the form of a sham battle in regu- lar army fashion, outlined and con- ducted by the army officers in charge. The general programme is as follows:
 Mondaytf D. m., luncheon for Ala bama educators, Varsity cafe; D. m, baseball drill ground; D. m., movie. Langdon hall; 7:30 p. m. conference of land grant colleges, Carnegie library; 8:SO D. m, Auburn dramatic club, Langdon hall.
 Tuesday-9:S0 a. m., military review drill ground;. 10 a. m.; inauguration ex, ercises. Langdon hall; 1 p. m., alumni luncheon and business meeting Varsity cafe; 2:30 D. m, military maneuvers and sham battle, drill ground; 2:20 D. m,. meeting of the board of trus- tees. presidents office; 1 p. m, class football; D. m, banquet Smith hall z D. ,ni,, glee club, Langdon hall; S;31 p. m.. basketball, gymnasium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD NO LONGER APPREHENSIvE,
 DECLARES GOV. HARDING
Rx Associated Press

Spartanburg. s. C., February 1S.- The federal reserve board no longer looks with apprehension on ts 3 .finan- cial conditions in this country. because the crisis has been passed and the condition of the federal reserve banks show strength in all regions said Gov W. P. G. Harding of the federal reserve board. speaking before the an- nual dinner oi the Spartanburg Cham Der of Commerce. here tonight. The thing needed now is bolder front, horse sense and a spread of the con- servative optimism that IS found over the country, he said. He declared that the federal reserve board did not re- strict credits and bring on the slump in prices, but absorbed that shock when the breaks came through nat ural reaction from conditions of in flation following the end of the war. There will always be good times and bad times, Governor Harding said. and we still have our problems in taxation and foreign trade relations, but they will be worked out. There aie Just shining, Deaths valley, California, and the desert of Sahara, he said. In con nection with the charge that the fed eral reserve board has withheld loans from agricultural interests, he said the board has recently answered the Ques- tion from a congressional committee showing that agricultural loans .n 1919 were $721,000, while in 1920 they were $1, 1,9S0, 900. The governor said the farmers of the country should dispose of their products in an orderly fashion and follow some orderly plan of pro- duction in the year ahead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
MINERAL LANDS
 ARE RESTRICTED
Title to Thousands of Acres Near Fort Payne Are Be-
 ing Examined

Fort Payne, February -(Special.)- )- The work of abstracting the thousands of acres of mineral lands near Fort Payne, which has been held up for several weeks, will be resumed here next week. Alfred Perkins of Gadsden has arrived to take charge of the worlx and number of stenographers will be employed.
 Several months ago the mineral lands near this place were sold to group of northern interests represented by ". l.. Smith of Gadsden as trustee. While the names of the men behind the venture have never been made known, it is, un- derstood that they are from Chicago or Pittsburg and are men connected with the steel industry.
 Soon after the property was acquired the new owners began making an ab- stract of the entire holdings, but Tor some reason the abstract work was stopped in January. The announcement that it is to be resumed at once revives the hope that the new owners will de- velop the property on vast scale. It is felt that they would not go to the ex- pense of securing an abstract unless they intended to develop the mineral re- sources of this property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
EDUCATORS DISCUSS
 BROADER SCOPE FOR '
 PHYSICAL TRAINING

Montevallo, February 1S.-(Special.)-O S. Bird, director of physical education, department of education, Montgomery, and Miss Gay Shepperson, field agent of
 the American Red Cross, with headquar- ters at Montgomery. are visiting the
 Alabama Technical institute and college today to confer with the directors of education, Miss Brooke and Miss Funk
 and President Palmer about an enlarged scheme for physical training among the
 public schools of Shelby county. The
 pupils of the college in physical educa- ton have been doing excellent work ill
 directing physical training in six or seven
 public schools this year. It Is hoped that next year 15 or 20 schools can be reached. and that probably in, two more years every school will receive help from the physical training department of the college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
ED HILL JURORS UNABLE ID AGREE;;
 ARE DISCHARGED
Tuscaloosa Murder Trial Ends With Nine for Acquittal and Three for Life Term.
 Accused Unconcerned

Tuscaloosa. February 1S.-( Especially After deliberating for 2S hours. the jury trying the case of Ed Hill, charged with the murder. Of Deputy Sheriff Earl Truitt in Walker county, June 20. 1913, and on trial in the Tuscaloosa circuit court on change of venue, was unable to reach a verdict and were discharged by Judge Foster at 5:s0 o'clock this aft ernoon. s.tes7 M
 The court was advised that nine stood for acquittal and three for a life sen tence in the penitentiary. It was ru- nored that during the early balloting 10 of the jurors had voted for acquittai' but in the later sessions this juror changed, it is reported. and decided the defendant was guilty. The jury reported at l:30 o'clock this afternoon and re- ported an inability to agree, but the court, after permitting them to have din- ner, instructed them to return to theif room for further deliberation.
 ACCUSED IS CALM
 Young Hill received the report of the fury without any sign of emotion. He maintained the careless calm that mas characterized his conduct throughout the trial, except for the short time he was on the witness stand. He sat quietly gazing at the court while. the jurors were making their final report, ana when the jury was discharged, he auto rnatically turned his gaze toward the or ficers, silently indicating his readiness to return to jail.
 Just what disposition will be made of the case of the state against Monroe Hill, father of Ed Hill. and also charged with Truitts murder, has not been an nounced There will be no session or the circuit court next week, and it. is prop able the case against the elder Hill VIII not be docketed until some time aDou' the middle or latter part of Marcn. !he father was not in the courtroom when the jurors who had sat Tn Juosneh. o'' his son reported.
 The trial just closing was one of the more notable in the annals of the coun- tv because of the extreme horror anu greuesome details that were alleged py the state to have surrounded the murue.' It was shown by the state in the tes~1S mony of Clyde Hill, younger prother ol the accused, that Truitt, who had peen active in running down Walker county .,}sdonshiners had developed the enmity If Monroe Hill and the witness oloeI brothers, Ed and Hard Hill, and tnal these three had conspired 10 XII .no denutv. This witness also declared that Truitt. by pre-arrangement. was enuceu to a lonely spot near the Hill homo ana shot down from the rear almost upon the edge of the grave previously aug loI him. The body later was tosseo Aneo the shallow hole and buried.
 The defendant pleaded an aiibi ana sunported his plea by taking the stand in his own behalf. He also offered large number of chacacter witnesses. A feature of the trial was the appearance of his mother. Mrs. Monroe Hill. as witness for the state, and her testimony partly corroborated that of her young est boy. Clyde Hill Mrs. Hill recently had separated from her husband. whose tria, now Is pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
ATHENS COLLEGE

K Athens, February S.-(Special.)- On Saturday evening the charter members of the Phi Sigma Literary Society Initiated their new members publicly, using very impressive combination of the candle and canopy services.
 After the president, Miss Eva Godbey, and the secretary. Miss Annie McCul- lcch, had given speeches of welcome anl told the purpose of the society. the new members were ushered In. As soon as they had pledged their allegiance to the society and had given their society song, they were conducted to tho du- nestle department, where beautiful dinner was served. The setting was very attractive with its Valentine decorations The following interesting programme at the bimonthly meeting of the Sigma Delta Literary Society was given We'd ncsday:
 Howard weeden. north Alabama poet. painter; Life and Works of Howard Weeden. Mildred Ford; Songs by Howard Weedcn. Louise Collins; Appreciation of Her Works Hattie Joyner; Reading: Poems from sBandanna BAllads.' Re- becca Ramos; Discussion Of Her Art Emma Lou Moore. s Mrs. w. K. Krausher of Louisville, Ky, was the honor guest at . recent Monday morning sewing nartv etven by Mrs. Glasgow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
ANDALUS|A LAUDS
 GOVERNORS STAND IN HOT RESOLUTION
Business Men Declare United Miners Are Making Pretense at Strike at Great Drain
 on State Treasury

Andalusia, February 1S.--(Special.) )-The Andalusa Chamber of Commerce at O meeting held today, passed and forward ed to Governor Kilby a resolution of support on his stand in the coal miners strike. The action of the miners was strongly condemned especially since the strike Is generally regarded as lost, and at an end. The resolution follows:
 Whereas. believing that the strike of the coal miners in Alabama has been a failure and that the efforts of the United Mire Workers of America to :eep up in Alabama a pretense of strike s Hct only uncalled for and unwarrantcd, but is strike against the people of Ala bama.
 Therefore, be it resolved that the An 6alusia Chamber of Commerce does here by express it's disapproval of the con- tinued maintenance of said strike and does hereby heartily approve the action of Governor KiIby in an endeavor to set tie said strike and does hereby pledge him its undivided support towards this end.
 "Resolver further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the governor in order that he may know that he has the cooperation of the chamber of com- merce in this effort to bring the strike to a close and thus end the great drain upon the states treasury by the con- tinuator of the strike"
 At this afternoons meeting the cham Der of commerce indorsed the daylight savings plan as proposed by the Mer- chants association of the city of New York, and will urge the Alabama repre- sentatives in Congress to exert their eff fort to keep this bill from being re- pealed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
MONTGOMERY MAN BUYS GOLD BRICK
 FOR A MERE $500

Montgomery. February 1S.-It is still possible to sell gold bricks in Montgomery. This fact devel- oped today when it became known that a suburban merchant had financially interested himself in one to the extent of $500, only to find that ',all that glitters is not gold" and that his pet brick" valued to him and others at S3,400, proved to be a finely polished chunk of brass.
 Sam Katz, Chandler street mer- chant, now sole owner of the al- legged gold brick, explains his in- vestment<as due to ''too much con- fidence in smooth strangers" one of them giving the name of Benny Grossman, prasing his coffee and courtesy, while the salesman. giv- ing the name of Harris. had a deal on to sell the brick to To- cal dentist. but was willing to sell 1t to anyone who would pay him $3.400. Grossman, he says, con tributed s1.000. another stranger s100 and he fKatz) $500. and the brick was left with him until the remainder was put up. It was not forthcoming and verdict of brass" was passed by A jeweler when Katz began an investiga- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
ERSKINE RAMSEY AT
 HOOVER BANQUET IN
 TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

Tuscaloosa, February 1s.--tSpecial) ) Erskine Ramsey of Birmingham, chair man of the European relief appeal. was in Tuscaloosa yesterday as guest of the Hoover banquet held in the basement of the Elks auditorium at 7:30 in the evening. MT. Ramsey brought with him one of Birming- hams most popular Rotarians.
 pr. James s. Thomas of the uni versity, chairman of the relief appeal of the universities of the south. through which channel he has suc- ceeded in raising s25,000, was master of ceremonies. A musical programme was rendered by some of the most talented musicians in the city.
 The banquet gave the citizens of Tuscaloosa an opportunity to actually experience the small amount of food that is necessary to keep child from starving. A considerable number of tickets have been sold at $5 each. but the proceeds of last night have not been announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
COMMISSION LETS
 CONTRACT FOR GOOD ROADS-CAR IS STUCK

Selma, February 1S.-tSpecial.)- The county board of revenue was forced to walk n mile in the rain, over wet and muddy roads. after their cnr had become hopeicssiy stuck and had to be pulled out by team of mules, when they kept their appointment with the commit- tee of Wilcox county citizens Thurs day to discuss Improvements for the road from Selma to Camden.
 The road from Tilden was wet and impossible and the inspection of the graveifng now being done across the line in Wilcox county wns made with difficulty. The pa-sy had lunch at Boykin's bridge. Contract wn-: let to gravel the two miles from BOykin's bridge to the top of the hill at Tilden, and work will begin ns soon as weather per- mits. The board considers that the contract is n good one.
 When finished, the road between Selma and Camden will Ee open the year round. This will be ac- ceptabie news to citizens of both Dallas and Wilcox counties, who have long complained of the fm- passnble stretch of road which barred free travel through the win- ter months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
COFFEE COUNTY IS AFTER GOOD ROADS
 AND HEALTH UNIT


 Elba, February 1S.-(Special.) )-Cof- fee county's newly elected members of the commissioners court have formally qualified The new members have be- fore them many matters of importance eo be disposed. of at this, their first, meeting. The question of the mode of working the public roads of the coun ty will be perhaps the most important matter Quite a number of citizens have made talks and before adjourn .ment it is thought that the county will be operating under new set of road laws
 Another important matter was an application for a health unit for the county. About 95 per cent of the physicians of the county were pres ent to lay the matter before the court, besides a number of interested citi- zens. Miss George Taylor of the state board of health spoke for pr. Welch, who could not attend, and speeches Ialso were made by the superintendent of education, G. c. Bowden. J. A. Carn ley and pr. W. c. Braswell. Judge St N. Rowe, speaking for the court promised the delegation consideration of the proposition before adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
BREAKS IN SUBMERGED CABLE PROMPTLY FOUND
 BY FASTENING DEvICE"'

Mobile. Febrfuary 1sy-A isten- inE device on . government cable repair ship was used for tbe first time today in locatipg breaks in . telephone or telewrnph cable wires.
 Thc feat waz performed by the 0fficers of the government cable repnir steamer Pequet sent here to repair . break In the cable com necting the Knrrison at Fort Mor- gan on Mobile bay with sand Is- lnad liEhthouae. Offlcers of the PeQuot located the cable. which 10 buried In the sand at Eert Morkan. by the use of the electric pllot1nH system. Current wos tuSne4 on the cable at the lsat end ands by means Of . listening device ate tached to the reauet. the vessel was able te follow the cable to its 0m0s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
'THORSBY LADIES ARE
 ACTIVE PROGRESS|VES

Thorsby. February Special. )-- Mrs w. H. Harper entertained the Baptist Ladies Aid Society yesterday. There are four organizations among the ladies of Thorsday that do more to foster the social life of the town and get-together spirit than almost anything else in the town. The Bap- tist,s Lutheran and Congregational Ladies Aid societies and the Ladies' guild of Thorsby. each hold monthly sociables attended by all who can find it convenient to do so regardless of denominational affiliations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
FARMER CH|EFTA|N
 ID STORM CAPITAL Every Local of Union Is Asked to Send Delegates to Wash
 ington April 20
By HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau Tho Age-Herall
 800 Davidson Building

Washington February 1S.-Charles S. Barrett, president of the Farmers Union of the United States, today issued a call for the farmers of the United States to come to Washington April 20. in that the Congress and the new administration might be deeply impressed.
 MT. Barrett suggested that every local in the United States send tow represen- tatives. It is anticipated by MT. Bar rett that this meeting will be larger than any other which ever gathered in the history of the country According to the statement of MT. Barrett, every interest in the United States send two -represen- highly paid Hobbies in Washington, and that if the farmers desire action, they must heStir themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
NATIONAL WOMAN'S '. PARTY DIES, BUT NEW ONE FORMED
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VI T be won and maintained in any associa- tion of nations that may be established. v
 Later temporary constitution was drafted by a Mrs, Donald R. Hooker, Bal timore, Mr., and adopted. It differed from the old constitution only as the purposes of the organization made neces- sary and provided for the main tenance of the organizations chapters through out the country.
 The convention adjourned after a din- ner and Ceremony in honor of the mem- bers who had served as ''pickets" m the days when the suffragists beseigeG the White House and other public build ings while seeking support for the Susan E. Anthony amendment Many of the
 picSets' had serted ja- sentences and proudly displayed their records as they passed by in line tonight to receive the organizations distinguished service medal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
The Weather

Washington, February 1S.-weather 7 forecast for Alabama: Rain Saturday; Sunday fair and colder.
 Georgia: Rain Saturday and Satur- day night, followed by clearing and colder Sunday.
 Mississippi: Rain in south and cen tral rain or snow in extreme north portions Saturday; Sunday fair and colder.
 Tennessee: Rain in east snow or rain in west portion Saturday; Sunday clearing and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
Commission Meefa

Rockford. February 1S.-{ {SpecfaL -- The Coosa county commiasioners have let contract for the building of ' bridge over the Chipco creek ], II. Rally, ]. L. Conway and c. H. Glenn V ere appointed by the board as road apportioners for Beats S., ls and Is. respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
I,ecture Announced

Fort Payne, February 1s.-(Special,)- Rev. Brooks Lawrence, superintendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon League. will deliver his lecture, ''The Enemies of De- mocracy," at the Baptist church Sunday evening. Mir Lawrence has appeared in Fort Payne number of times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Eight Coosa County Teachers Pass s Examinations

The following passed the December ex- animation for teachers in this county: First grade, Robbie Hardy of Rock ford; second grade, Stanley B. Neu- man of Sylacauga; third grade, Sara Catherine Bentley of Rockford; Jessie May Hardy Of Verbena, Hattie Live Bryant of Cottage Grove (negro). Hattie Lou Crayton of Goodwater (negroe and Lennie Bell Wetson of Alexander City (negro)
 Every year Greater London uses d quantity of water sufficient to flood a canal 100 feet wide and 900 miles long. to depth of 20 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
Resident O6icial

Gadsden. February 1s.( Especially )-- For the first time in considernble riod Gadsdsn win have its own fed eral prohibition director and federal collector. MT. Allison. we'll known Gurley resident. will come to qads- Aon within tho next week and open his office at the federal building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19
Day of Prayer

Dothan, February 1s.--(Special)---
 Friday was a day of prayer for Meth odist Episcopal churches. It was ob : served by the Lafayette Street church here with programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19

Cuban barbers use no brush. but latheA their patrons with their hands from bowl made to fit under the chin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-19

The refuse from the streets of Rome and other Italian cities is sold by auc. ton. xN ai