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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Morale of Workers
 Improued By Music
By Associ iat,d Press

Washington, August f7.--Music to improve the morale of workers whose duties take them well into the wee small hours has been tried out in the Minneapolis postoffice and proved success E. 4. Purdy postmaster at that place, today informed Post master General Hays, The idea was tried. Mir. Purdy said, %alter he nA1 made psychological stu4y of con ditions under which his night force worked He found men @Yrkips away from the general nolses Of the day as rule showed low morale, inclined to be ~morose and generally families, which resulted in an ao- sence of enthusiasm.
 I'hopographs were tried ntght'y with gratifying results. Mir. Puruy said. although he was careful 10 ex- plain that no jazz was played until the flag end of the night as he Fl not want the men juggling and toss- ing about letters and parcels. Everybody was more alert he said, and at quitting time went home less tired, less worried and wltn more efficient nights work done lns Postmaster General approved the idea and said he would watcn MT thar eexueriments with interest.
 Mr9 purdy, who vas eharacteriz I'd bv Mr. Hays as "a bird of d postml r ter ,y5th 4 atting average or l,VVJ, although q democrat, 'is m Wa5a- inptun to give the depar tnlcnt some of the ideus which has nude Inc Niuneapols office one Of the best and most successful ir the country, Mir. Hays, said. fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
STATE CLOSES CASE
Defense Expected to Rest Today il
 Kincaid Trial
Ny Assoriat ed Pr.~s

Morganton, N. C.. August 17.-- Testimony of Mrs Bettie Davis, aged mcther-in-law of the defendant, for the state, marked the days proceed inEs in the trial of Sidney A. Kin eaid, former Burke county commis- sioner and business man, charged with murder in connection with the killing of his wife, Lillie kincaid, at their home near here July IS.
 When court adjourned for the night, the state had concluded its evidence and several witnesses had been in- pected to rest it's case tomorrow.
 While Mrs. Davis, who had lived in the Kincaid home for 15 years. was telling her story. the defendant sat with bowed head and wept silently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
ANNlSTON DELEGATION
 ARRIVES IN KNOXVILLE
By Associated Press

Knoxville, Tenn, August 17.-- Farmers from Calhoun county. Ala bama, to the number of more than 50 arrived here today from Annis.on for survey and study of the farm ing methods and kindred interests of poultry and dairying that have been developed to such point as to lake this section almost immune to the depression which is paralyzing busi- ness throughout the country.
 Knoxville is the first stop on the itinerary, carefully made out by the Anniston Chamber of Commerce, and the remainder of the day and prob ably Thursday will be spent in vis- iting the University experiment rarm and other Knox county farms select cd as examples of the agricultural attainments of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Keller Says State
 Has No Money to
 Match Federal Aid

Montgomery, August IT, Special D Reports that the state had been able to match every dollar of the federal appropriation for highway work in Alabama and that a state bond issue could be avoided unless Congress made additional appropriations, were sent to their final resting place We'd nesday when W. $. Keller, state high way engineer, reiterated his state meht of last month that approxi- mately {1,5o0, 900 of the federal fund already appropriated had not been matched by this state and could net be matched without a bond issue; and added further that the state can no longer provide 25 per cent 10 the counties because all funds due October had been pledged in nd- vance These reports regarding the condition of the federal appropria- ton were started Monday
 Even Judge c. E. Mccall, chief ey-- aminer of public accounts, informed various persons that members of tEe highway commission had told him the state had succeeded in covering the federal appropriation for the tun amount allotted to. this. state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
INDEPENDENCE NOT
 SOUGHT BY MOROS
By A.sociate,I Press

Zamboanga, P. l., August .1s.-The platform of the Moros, as set before the Wood Forbes investigating mis- sion at public meeting here last night, follows:
 The Moros do not want indepen- dence for the Philippines.
 The Moros do not want to mix with the Filipinos.
 The Moros want Mindanao separted from the remainder of the Philip pines.
 The Moros wish to be annexed as territory to the United States.
 The Moros want American offi- calls in order to avoid trouble.
 Directly contrary views were ex- pressed by Filipino speaker at the meeting. Attorney Erquiaga, who made the principal speech for the Filipisos, said independence was de- siredy3but the Filipinos will not at- tempt to say whei a stable govern ment will be established, leaving that to the judgment of the mis- sion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Retail Food Price Shows Increase of
 Nearly } Per Cent
By Associated pre...

Washington, August 17.-Retail food. prices increased 2.7 per cent In July over June prices, while the prices of wholesale food stuffs ad- vanced 1856 per cent and wholesale farm products 1,75 per cent, the de- partment of labor announced today.
 Of "a articles on which retail prices were obtained 16 showed in- creases, including potatoes 26 per cent eggs 20. butter le, and sirloin steak per cent. Decreases were noted in 2S articles, including sugar 9 per cent. cabbage 8, onions Q ana bananas per cent.
 The general increase in prices in St. Paul was 3 per cent Milwaukee and Minneapolis 8 per cent, Buffalo, Detroit and Rochester per cent; Butte and Indianapolis 6 per cent; Boston, Cleveland, Columbus. Denver, Peoria. and Portland, Maine per cent; Jack sonvilIc. New Haven, Port land, Oregon, Salt Lake City ana Seattle per cent; Bridgeport, Chica- go, Fall River, Louisville, Mobile, Savannah and Scranton 3 per cert Atlanta, Birmin gham, Charleston, Pittsburg and Richmond I per cent, and in, Cincinnati. Philadelphia and San Francisco less than five-tenths of i DOT cent as4f5f -fe
 In Los Angeles there was de- crease of 2 per cent, Norfolk per cent and in Dallas, Little Rock and Omaha, the decrease, was less than five-tenths of per cent.
 Wholesale prices dropped durtns the month in all commodities as they are grouped by the department e& lcept foodstuffs and farm products the decreases varying from one-h II | of l per cent in cloths and clothing to per cent in house furni shings Building materials went down 1 per cent, fuel and lighting Is per cent and chemicals and drugs 1,75 per cent. Wholesale prices of metals and
 metal products decreased 5.25 per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
IA Industries Show Increase In Number
 Employed In July
By Associated rrces

Washington. August 17.-Increases in the persons employed in July over the number employed in June were shown out of 14 industries for which the department of labor published figures today: Manufacturers of mems ready made clothing reported that they had increased their forces in July to 2S,a14, from 25,9ss in June, an increase of per cent
 Leather factories. employed 12,13s in July against 1,f0f in June, an in crease of 3.7 per cent.
 Boot and shoe factories making TO- ports to the department had 593S5 workers on their July payrolls as against 57,6D0 in June, an increase Of 3.s per cent. while automobile factor les employed .7s,064 in July as com pared with 72,lS2, an increase of al per cent, 8
 The greatest decrease was shown in the number employed 11s iron and steel factories which in July had on their payrolls 100.77s persons as against 115,411, in June, a decrease of 127 per cent ft fs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
THE WEATHER

Washington, August .17-The toi- lowing is the official forecast Tor Alabama: Partly cloudy weather with scattered thundershowers Thurs day and Friday; little change In tenn perature.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy wea .aer' with scattered thundershowers Thurs day. and probably Friday; httie change in temperature.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Tha:s- day. probably scattered thunder- showers in east and north porion; Friday generally. fair. little change in temperature,
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Thurs. day and Friday, probably scat,s ca thundershowers Thursday; ntlte change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
GOVERNOR TAYLOR
 HAS PLAN TO BUILD .
 ROAD IN TWO DAYS
By. Associated fress

Nashville, Tenn, August 17.-The Dixie highway may. be built from Jack son to Bristol in two days if the plan of Gov. Ali A. Taylor of Ten nessee,- is put into effect.
 The governor proposes to mobilize every male citizen in the many coun- ties through which the highway Will pass, to give one day of hts time ana to offer such stock and equipment as will be necessary in the building of the big project.
 Discussing his plan. the governor said tonight, that every citizen in the state would volunteer his service when the road construction began. He declared that he would take the pick and shovel and put in fuli days work with the other7volunt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
MILLER AGAIN ACQUITTED
 By Associated Press

ThomasviIlc, August 5.--On order from Judge w. E. Thomas of superior court today. police blocked the exits of the courthouse for 30 minutes after the acQuittal of John M. Miller. o;, Boston. Ga, who was tried on Charge of attacking tS- year-old girl. Miller left the court room with his son. while the police held back the crowd. He was ac- quilted on 8 similar charge in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
WELCOME 1.EGiONSAlREs By Associated Press

Lyons, France, Aoyust I7.--The visiting members of the American Legion have asked the authorities to curtail tie extensive programme ot entertainment so that !. they might have time for sight seeing, Frsnch veterans have given the, Americans a warm welcome. each drtpking tho health of their allies \ panqret vas tendered the visitors today by the chamber of commerce Major john G. Emery, national commander Of the American Legion; was pre- sented with bronze plaque symbois 'izin. Franco-Amcrican friendship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
TRUNK IS SEIZED
Taken By Officers Despite Oben-
 chains Injunction Threat
By Associated Psess

Los Angeles, August ,i7.--A trunk
 consigned from San Francisco to Mrs.
 Madaiynne Obenchaln, under indict- msnt for murder in connection, with the shooting of J. B. Kennedy. was tatives of the district attorneys of lice after I.aiph Obenchain,, attorney for his former wife, had threatened to seek an Injunction to prevent it's rcmOvaf.
 The trunk was>taken to the county grand jury%roops for an examination , of it's contents. and was obtained lthrcugh subpoenae duces tecum. Obencnain had maintained that the trunk was his own. but that Airs,
 Obcnchain had been using 1t TOT some time. TsN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
SLIGHT CHANGE IN
 COTTON CONDITION
 DURING PAST WEEK
Little Improvement In Gen. tral and Eastern Sections and Deterioration In
 the West
By Associated Pren

Washington, August 17.-Under the influence of nearly normal tempera- tpre," cotton improved slightly in the
 belt during the past week, while in the west the weather was too warm,
 resulting Tn further deterioration" in Texas, according to today's issue of tin.
 Weevil activity decreased some-
 what in Texas and Oklahoma, but
 the pest was still very dama ging''
 in many central and eastern portions.
 the bulletin said. Rainfall was very unevenly dis tributed during the week, reports
 showing it was too cloudy and wet" in Arkansas, and many complaints
 were received, of too much rain in some southeastern districts. Mois- | ture was deficient in parts of the northeast. Crop conditions by states, as out l lined in the issue, follow: Condition by states 1 Texas: Shedding and premature
 opening are reported, due to dry
 Oklahoma: General Improvement shown; good to excellent in north, : but "very poor" in south. l Tennessee: Progress and condition
 reported as very good. l North Carolina: Except in north,
 where moisture is deficient, very good advance made. | South Carolina: Plants are mak- ing good growth, but are fruiting poorly. except in the north.
 Georgia Very little improvement
 shown. The stalks are large, but with little fruit. and the top crop Is
 "very poor" % Progress was mostly unsatisfac- tory" in Alabama and Mississippi, | tut the warmth and light rainfall had a favorable effect in Florida. the weather being exceptionally fla vorable for this work in Texas. Weather conditions for other southern crops were reported as fol- lows:
 Too Cool for Corn Corn: Slightly too cool for. the best gr owth in upper Mississippi valley and more moisture needed for late corn in parts of the south. Tobacco: Too dry in the Virginia
 Northern North Carolina area. i Rice: Harvest was interrupted Tn Louisiana by wet weather, but condi- tions were favorable for this work | in Texas, and crop is doing well in | Arkansas.
 | Sugar cane, peanuts and sweet po- l tatoes: Made good growth in east ern, but weather was too dry In
 western gulf states. l Citrus fruits Making favorable showing in Florida. while Satsuma
 oranges are in good condition in Ala | bama. s'.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
WEIGH FROM MISSOURI
 ON PELLAGRA SITUATION

Montgomery. August F.-Dr. s. ".
 welch. state health officer. announced
 this afternoon that he had decided on plans by, which he expects to as- certain the exac, number of eases of peIlaxra existing in Alabama at this time Dr. Welch said q letter would
 be sent out from his office to every
 physician in the state, asking that all cases Of peliagra, known to them be reported to the board of health. Dr. Wsieh has steadfastly denied that problem of magnitude exists in Alabama as a result of pcllagra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
STEAL SAFE OF vALUABLEs
 By Aasociated Press

Lake City. s. C., August IA safe containing; Liberty bonds valued at about sso,coo and almost an equal amount of mortgages and other te- curities was stolen from the home of Sunday and Monday, tlocal authori- ties were informed today. Wagon tracks were found in the yard. it was said. indicating that. the safe had been haulsd away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
MILL TO REOPEN TODAY
By Associated Press
A,,n,,.t |.

Concord, N. C.. August 17.--C. A. Meis, manager of the Bsancord Man ufacturing company. after con ference with Arjutant General Metts announced tonight that the Brancord min here, closed by the textile strike June 1. would resume operx- tions tomorrow. General Mctts an- nounced that part of the Concord military. company ston duty here would be stationed at the Brancord mill. which is one of the smaller mills of the twenty or more closed by. the strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Underwood May Sit In the International
 Disarmament Body

Washington. August 17.--t spe- cisi)--That Senator Underwood cf Alabama, democratic leader of the Senate. will be invited to participate in the international disarmament conference, is dts cussed with significant assurance in Washington circles today.
 The President is very anxious that democrat take part in the negotiations. or all democrats. Senator Underwood Ia said to stand first in his estima ton.
 The e1tension of the invitation- is dependent, 1t is said, on the number of com missioners each country will be allotted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
U. s. SAILORS LICK lNSOLENT SPANIARDS
 IN FIGHT AZ NAPLES
By Aesocjatec Press

Naples, August 17.-Sailors of the American steamer Pocahontas handed out chastisement to a number of Spanish sailors in a free fight which resulted from the Spaniards insult ing the Americans by crying Down with America.''
 The Americans immediately tack led the Spanards and forced them to withdraw their insult and kiss the American flag. Several of the Span iards were so badly pummeled in the fight that they had to be taken to a hoSpital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
KNABE AND WINTERS ARE NOMINATED FOR
 MONTGOMERY POSTS
Rx A.eceIatod Press

Washington August 17.-Julius F. Knabe was nominated today by Presi- dent Harding to be register or ths land office at Montgomery. Edwin E. Winters was named to be receiver or public moneys at the same place. Both are residents of Montgomery
 Albert Ottinger of New York was nominated to be assistant attorney general. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
DEMOCRATS DECIDE TO OPPOSE REPUBLICAN TAX REV VISION BILL
Adopt Resolution At Caucus Holding Measure Sub versive of Principle That Should Govern Tax
 Action for Support of Go sSHsa nent

init 0 Immediately before thr s> te, scheduled for 2 P day.
 Y .oluti0n charged that the heves profiteers and tax
 of large incomes from just share of the load of ~ xation and leaves an unfair portion of the burden to be borne by the people of moderate means.
 "Tt violates,o the resolution continued. "the promise of all par ties to reform and revise the sys- tenn of taxation SO that all citi- sens and corporations shall bear . just portion of the tax load.-
 Approximately 80 of the 13z democrats in the House attended the caucus and were reported to have voted unanimously to op- pose the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
SESSION SET ron AUGUST 27
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 NO DISORDER YESTERDAY
By Associated ..res,

Concord, \. c, August t7.-After the resumption of operations early today by the big Cannon mill at kannapolis, near here with nearly 500 operatives at work. chief in- terest in the strike situation here ceEtered in the activities Of Edgar Wallace. legislative representative of the American Federation of Labor, who arrived from Washington and announced he would attempt to bring about negotiations looking toward a settlement of the strike. No disorder was reported today at the Cannon mill nor at either of the mills here which have reopened within the last few days. State suardsmcn continued on duty at both places. eFs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
SEVEN FACTORIES DESTROYED
 By Associated Press

Norfo1k, Va, AuBUst II.--'0 Y" peanut factories and several ware houses covering two city blocks were laid waste in half million doilar fire at Smithfield, near here, carry today. The flames destroyed the en- tire wharf property on the Smitn- : field rivef. Most of the buildings were of frame construction, and me fire spread rapidly, most of the dam : age being to peanuts stored or pe'ns prepared for market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
By Associated Press

Washington, August 17.-Dem- Ocratic members of the House at caucus tonight pledged them selves to vote against the re- publican tax revision bill, ane adopted a resolution declaring that the measure was "subversive of the principle that should gov ern tax action for the support of this gOvernment.s
 The decision was reached at the fourth meeting which had been held since yesterday in an effort to chart course for the minority. The caucus also tn- structed the democratic members of the ways and means commit- tee to offer . motion to recom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
MRS. MINHINNETr DIES

Tuscaloosa, August 17.-(special.) The body of Mrs. T. J. Minhinnett ar rived in this city from Sheffield yes terday, and the funeral took place from tho Louisville and Nashville Ge- pot. Rev, P. H. Moore officiating. Mrs. Minhinnett lived ip Tuscaloosa for many years. and had many frien1s here. She died at the home of her daughter and son, pr. and Mrs. Max well, in Sheffield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Birmingham Hotel Maj, Is New Bidder
 for Muscle Shoals
Nv Associated Press

Washington. August l7.-7A Blr- mingham resident, named Benton, was said today to have tclegraphed Sec retary Weeks yesterday, offering to operate the Muscle Shoals plant and dam on. a fifty-fifty per cent bssis with the government and to submit details of his proposal by mail. Ihe secretary said he had not learned who the MT Benton was, nor had any proposal been received in the mail to- day.
 The "Mr. Benton. who Secretary Weeks today said had telegraphed bid for the Muscle Shoals plant ana dam, is believed to be George Benton, who resides at a local hotel and who has been resident, of the city only short time. He was out of town to- day, his hotel said, but it was stated by persons, in touch with him that ne had wired such an offer to Washing ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
GERMANS AND siLEsIANs SIGN PLEDGE
 N RI

Siesa August motherland pledged German political political societies Sesa the end of conference lasting 12 hours Belief expressed that the conference result in appeal by
 
 Slesian question It petitioners probably will ali
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
CYST OF THE NEWS
LOCAL

Governor reprievesF neEroes sem fenced to death.
 Begin Auditorium in 90 days. Stove plant here to make hot blast furnaces.
 old Catholic church building ecl- lapses.
 iron market has turned corner. slilk controversy ended. Report best sales in year.
 GENERAL
 Tariff rates to equalise Aneriean and Foreign productton costa asked. Babe Ruth sets another record by his siugging. in day's trading.
 slight advance Ia cotton sn tee much rsin. STATE
 Alabama farning is advancing at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
vEsuyIUs IS ACTIVE ' By Associated Presa
Na nles

Naples, August 17.-Increased ac- tivity has been shown for several days by the volcano Vesuvius Enor- nous columns of smoke which arise from the crater have a very impress sive appearance, especially when seen at night by the light of the full moon It is not thought likely that the eruption will prove serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
24 Poles Killed m Fight With Germans
 On SiLesian Border
Clash Occurs On Upper Sesian Frontier Where Regu- lar Polish Troops Are Driven Back-Many
 Are Wounded In the Engagement
By Associated Pres.

Berlin August 17--Twenty-four- Poles killed and many wounded today in fight between Germans and regu lar Polish troops the frontier villages of Sternaz and KoselIz Upper Slesa The Germans drove the Poles across the frontier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
GODFREY KNOCKED OUT
 n~ hs~nrlot~d PreSa

Covington, Ky, August I7.--oa m Langford of Boston knocked out George Godfrey of Mobile in the f'rst round of a scheduled 12-round bout here tonight. They are negro heavy weights
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
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 Offered in the Classified Ads Today-Read Them

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 Read the classified ads every day-they are interesting and profitable.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
LOCAL DATA


 For the 24 hours ending at ' p. n.' Wednesday. August IT, 1921: :. Highest temperature ........... eo Lowest temperature ........... .z Moan temperature ........,..... si Normal temperature ........... 's Excess in temperature since Jan uary .....-..s....-...... oSd Rainfall none Total rainfall since January .s2.ss Deficiency in rainfall since Jan Relative humidity. a. m. ..... ss
 12noon 54
 p. m. .........,........ 6s Dry thermometer, a. no. ...... 6
 IF noon ....-...i.....,.... SI
 7 p. m. ...-....'... ....... Sa Wet thermometer. a. m. .....- '. 1z noon +.......s...ss., !
 ?. m.+ ............ 's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18

Alabana faFnlng is advancisg at rapiA nata,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Partly cloudy today. Stationary temperature.