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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
NelU Subscriptions
ForUniUersity Bring
Total to $114,675
Campaign Renewed With Increased Vigor and Days
Report Featured by Cash Subscriptions-All Work
and Alumni Urged to Attend Daily Lunch
eons-McDavid's Team in the Lead

'Fulenwider's team moved into fifth
place, with total of S9,410. and is
close on the fourth team, led by w. S.
Pritchard, which has total of
ss.735
Following are subscriptions of ss05
and up not previously reported:
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, $4,000;
Louis Pizitz. $500; Caheen Broth
ers, $3.50; C. F. DeBardeleben and
Alabama Fuel and Iron company.
$500; Fred LeVert, $1,000; D. H.
$500; d. H. Maring. $500; DIR. b. L..
Wyman, $500; Leo K. Steiner, $500;
Moore & Handley Hardware COM
pany $500: j. Blach & Sons. $500; n
friend. S1,250; f. o. Toombs. $1,000;
Frank II, Morrow, $500; Charles f..
Rice, $500; ]. p. Walker, $500; Miller
& Martin, 5000, Stewart II. Frazer.
$500; felix's H. Cabaniss, $500; Harry
]. Mccormack, $500; LeGrand Will
son, $500; DR.. Hardee Johnston, $500;
r.. c. Hemphill. sr,. 1905; Mr.. and
Mrs. John NJ. Bradley, 1906; William
H. Hicks, 5000.
The following subscribed $S05:
John Robert Dewberry, T. L. Nelson.
F. II. Anderson, Ralph s. Barrow,
Francis NJ Brown, IL. c. Caudle, s. l..
Ledbetter, Jr.. Robert p. McDavid,
Jr., Nell Neville, I. A. Nickel N. X.
Plunket, J. Fisher Rotheimel. S. p.
Smith, Judge J. Q. Smith, George A.
Brewer. Paul Cook, Wallace c. Nc
Adory, Holt A. Mcdowell. George A.
Cornish. George Lewis Bales, Dom
aid Conner, Lawrence T.. Saks. ]. K.
Taylor, w. S. Foreman, Andy Jaffe,
Merrill e. Pratt, DR. NJ. p. Stiles,
Thomas M. Mcclellan, Jr., II. H. Half
ter, c. A. Allen, Palmer II. Bell, Ed
r. Copeland, Norman l.. Ham, DR.. Je-
rome Meyer, Walter Brewer, Frank
3. Clark, DR.. Earl Drennen, ]. r.
Forman. j. NJ. Gillespie, Jr., Griffith
r. Harsh, Jr,, Hugh H. Montgomery.
"a friend" Fred G. Moore, Taliaferro
c. Moore. r. G. Mushat, A. r. Camp
bell, P. r. Mccormack. John P. Nc
Coy, Hobart A. McWhorter, James A.
Nelson, II. 3, Robinson, A. A, David
son, Clarence Mullens, William NJ.
Leary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
Bank CIearingS Make
High Record For Day

Birmingham bank clearings, which
made new high daily. weekly and
monthly records in September, have
made a new high record for day.
Yesterday clearings totaled s5.sss.000.
The clearings touched $5.ooo.o 600 for
days record for the first time just
one month ago yesterday. going On
that day to s5.043,ooo. Yesterday
went 100000 better.
For the week ending September 10
Birmingham bank clearings ehowed
an increase of 10 per cent compared
with the same week In 1921, making
a better record than New York, Los
Angeles. Cincinnati. New Orleans, At
lanta, Memphis, Boston. Philadelphia
and many other leading cities.
The billion dollar mark for Bir-
mingham clearings for 1922 seems as
sured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
WARRIOR RIVER
BUSINESS SHOWS
AB|G INCREASE
Earning Record Of Waterway
For Six Months Greatest in
History-Cotton Booked
For Passage

The Warrior river lie doing the
largest transportation business since
1t became a canal extending from
Mobile into the heart of the Walker
county coal field.
1t is not all GOAL and steel that
goes down the river these days. A
cargo of 1000 bales OF cotton is
booked for passage down the river
from Moundville. This will be an
all-water movement, the cotton being
brought to river bank below Tusca-
loosa and loaded on covered barge
by gravity. there being no derrick at
the loading point any more than
there was before the war when cot
ton was loaded in similar fashion
at Eutaw, Demopolis. and other
places on the river.
Northbound Business
The Tuscaloosa" self-propeller.
carried $50 tons of general mer-
chandise when leaving New Orleans
yesterday. She will deliver some
freight at Mobile and take on more
there. canned goods and merchandise
from the east via the Mallory line.
being listed in the cargo to be loaded
at Mobile. Total cargo for up-river
points will approximate 1000 tons.
This compares with a former average
of 900 to 400 tons of northbound
freight.
1t is believed that the earning
record of the Warrior for the last
six months of the year will make the
best showing in history of opera
tons.
Cargo For the Orient
An important consignment OF
southbound freight now moving is
5000 to 1000 tons of rails, plates and
track accessories for China, Japan
and Korea, to which points a recent
shipment of like products and ton
mage has been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
PROGRAM w | A G

Radiophone broadcasting station of
Matthews Electric Supply company,
located at 1928 First avenue. Bir-
mingham. Concert given by local
artists. beginning at s p. M, Standard
central time. Tuesday evening. Octo-
Der 18th, 1922
In.
Piano solo. selected. Miss Gadys
Lyle.
Soprano solo, Little Assure Rings
Miss Mary Kinney. accompanied by
Mr.. Ballard Bayliss.
Duet. The Rosary" Miss Fannie
Mae Riddle. soprano; Miss Jane Bran
lett, contralto, accompanied by Mr..
Ballard Bayliss.
Violin solo, "Slumber Song" Mrs.
c. w. Stansill, accompanied by Mrs.
w. d. Saunders.
Xylophone solo, selected popular
air. Miss Freda Crum, accompanied
by Miss Lucille Turner.
Six-minute talk. Manufacture OF
Cast Iron Pipe in the South" Mr.. J..
r. McWane of the McWane Pipe and
Foundry company
Mary Kinney. accompanied by Mr..
Ballard Bayliss.
Reading, selected. Miss Gladys
Webb.
Duet, 20 That We Two were May
ing" Miss Riddle. soprano: Miss
Bramlett. contralto. accompanied by
Mr. Bayliss.
Piano selection, Medley of Rags"
Miss Gladys Lyle.
xylophone solo. selected. Miss
Freda Crum, accompanied by Miss
Lucille Turner.
Violin solo. selected. Mrs. G. W.
stansill. accompanied by Mrs ". D.
Saunders.
Final announcements and signing
off.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
Halloween PARTY
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Regular recreation programs for
members over Is years of age will
be inaugurated by the First Meth
odist Sunday school on Friday. Oc-
tober rs. when a Halloween party
will be given in the Sunday school
rooms of the church.
Provision has heretofore been
made for recreation of members un-
der IS, but the proposed program Is
new step in local church activities.
Maclin Smith is chairman of the COM
mittee that is charged with the ex-
ecution Of the plan. He has eight
members of the First Methodist
church assisting him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17

New subscriptions reported at the
luncheon yesterday of Birmingham
workers in the million-do cam
paign of the University of Alabama
totaled $S.5o5. The total subscrip-
lions obtained in Birmingham now
amount to S114.675. The campaign
Will be pressed intensively during
the remainder of the week with
daily luncheons at l o'clock in the
ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel.
Chairman JeIks Cabaniss urges all
in order that the entire strength of
the organization may be concentrated
upon raising the remainder of Bir-
mingham's $3.50, 600 quota before the
end of the week. All other alumni
are welcome at the luncheons and
are invited TO attend.
Yesterdays subscriptions were fea-
tured by cash gift OF $1,000 from
Moss & Mccormack and cash
pledge Estimated at $3.50 or more
from the Wofford Oil company.
George II. Gray, vice president of the
Wofford Oil company, announced in
a letter to Mr. Cabaniss that his COM
pany would give to the university
one cent on each gallon of Woco
motor oils sold in jefferson county
during October, November and De-
cember.
I'VE are willing and glad to do our
share in worthy cause like yours"
said Mr.. Gray in his letter. A cash
payment of $3.50 accompanied the let
ter and Mr.. Gray estimated that the
total amount would not be less than
$3.50.
A gold mounted fountain pen Of
fered by DR.. B. L. Wyman and Hugo
L. Black to the team making the best
report Monday was presented to
r. p. MeDavid, Jr., who reported new
subscriptions of $3.50
Mr.. McDavid's team is we'll in the
lead with total subscriptions of 49,
$50. 1t also holds first in the number
of subscriptions, all of them being In
amounts of $500 or less Walter
Brewers team holds second place,
with a total of s11.7S0 and r. B. La
tady is third with $l1,490.
BY its large report Monday Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
Pipe Production Here Is
The Largest in the World

The manufacture of cast iron pipe.
OF which Birmingham is the largest
producer of any city in the world,
and which is fast concentrating in
the district bounded by Birmingham
and Bessemer on the south and Chat
tanooga on the north, is being fur
Their increased. Among other plants
which are spreading out are these:
The McWane Iron company. maker
of special lengths and sizes of pres
sure pipe, is well advanced in the
construction of a large new plant at
East Birmingham, with a daily ca
pacity of 5000 feet.
The Rabe Pipe and Foundry COM
pany, Chattanooga, which draws It's
supply of pig iron from Birmingham
furnaces. has just announced letting
of contracts for the immediate add
ton OF 30 per cent OF its soil pipe
making capacity.
The Som9nerviile Iron Works, Chat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
MOSQUITO DRIVE
WILL COST $4,000
Bowling Gives Results of Sur
vey and Outlines Mosquito
Control Program

Outlining a program for mosquito
control involving an expenditure of
approximately $4,000, DR.. J. D. BOWL
ing yesterday issued statement set
ting forth the results of mosquito
survey recently completed by w. H.
Hardenbergh. of the health depart
ment, aided by e. B. Johnson. sani-
tary engineer of the state depart
ment OF health.
Dr. Bowling points out that the
cost OF this undertaking is of value
only when contrasted with the eco
nomic loss to the community as
represented in sickness and man
power, conservatively estimated at
500, 900, since the dengue epidemic
began six weeks ago"
The dengue- carrying mosquito DR..
Bowling points out, is the same as
the yellow fever carrying fest. and
he asserts that it is only circum-
stance of fortune that an epidemic of
dengue rather than yellow fever has
been experienced here.
Included in DIR. Dow1ing's state
ment is an estimate of the cost or
fnaueurating proposed campaign
against mosquitoes. The program
calls for oiling suburban streams,
which are shown to be the principal
breeding places of mosquito. the
cleaning and ditching of stream
hanks and regular inspection work.
1t is estimated that 10000 gallons OF
oil and the labor of six men will be
required to oil all the suburban
streams. Provision for is inspectors
for a period of the four summer
months is made, and the employing OF
one general foreman for six months
is recommended.
Estimates for the program are az
follows: Oiling, s7,400; stream bank
cleaning and ditching. $4,000; inspec-
ton work, $4,000; transportation OF
materials, including the purchase Oh
two Ford trucks. $3.50; misceliane-
GUS. including salary and transporta-
ton of a general foreman, tools, con-
tingencies, overhead, and admins
trative. $3.50; total. $4,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
TWO LARGE STILLS
SEIZED BY OFFICERS

Headed by Sheriff J. c. Harsfieid,
a posse of officers composed of j..
+. Dowis, Virgil Sandefur, P. C. Cole,
deputy sheriffs, and w R. Scar
brough, state law enforcement off
Ger, captured two Illicit stills Sunday
afternoon located near overton mines.
The stills were built near the Ca
haba river and we're facing each 9TH
er, one being of $50 gallon capacity,
while the other was o0gallon.
Forty barrels of mash were confis-
Gated, making a total of about 1000
gallons.
These stills had been located some
time ago by the deputies, who had
been keeping watch upon them for
several days. They were destroyed,
but no arrest made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
To SELECT PLANS
FOR AUDITORIUM
City Commissioners to Award
Contract to Architect at
Meeting Today

Vote on awarding the architects
contract for the proposed city audi
torium is expected to come at the
regular meeting of the city commits
sion this morning. according to in
formation at the city hall yesterday
The vote has been delayed for several
weeks, due to the intervention of
other matters. Conferences with the
five competing architects held two
weeks ago brought the details of all
the plans clearly before the commits
sion, and vote has been expected
ever since.
The plans provide for an arena type
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17

tanooga. which also depends on Bir-
mingham for Its pig iron supply, has
completed an addition to its plant
which, 1t is claimed. makes II the
largest soil pipe shop in the south
1t has "a pipe floors and a daily
capacity of 80 tons of pipe and fit
tings. The plant is said to be walt
ing only on such Improvement in the
car service as Will mean prompt de-
livery of Birmingham pig iron to go
into full operation.
The National Cast Iron Pipe COM
pany. Tarrant City. Birmingham, has
arranged for shop additions that will
enable the manufacture of DeLavaud
pressure pipe, which is made by CEN
trifugal machines instead OF being
cast. The Impression in the trade In
that the additions and improvements
planned at this plant point to an
increase OF so per cent of capacity
Southern iron melt is greatest in
history OF the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
NEGRO MINER KILLED
BY FALL OF ROCK

Harry Smith. negro miner at the
Bankwell mines, Republic. Ala. was
Instantly killed yesterday afternoon
about 4:30 o'clock. when large rock
became loose in the wall of the shaft.
directly over where he was working,
and fell down on his head.
Coroner J. D. Russum. who arrived
upon the scene a short time later,
said the negro's head was mashed
into a pulp from the weight of the
rock, which was estimated at at least
one ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17

auditorium. with stage in the center,
surrounded by tiers of seats. Seat
ing capacity varies from 1900 TO
5000. it is said, and cost OF construc-
ton from $500, 900 to 100000.
The proposed building win be
erected at Eighth avenue and
Twentieth street, north. facing Cap
itol park. Altar the awarding OF
the architects contract. bids will be
received from contractors for the ac-
tual construction of the building.
The five architects who have sub
mitted plans for the new building
are: Martin J. Lide, VI D. Breeding,
W. 8. Welton. w. L Denham and
b. r. Burnham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
CRIMINAL COURT
Judge Smith Aiding in Trial of
Cases-Two White Boys Fined

State cases. both jury and non-jury,
are being heard In the criminal d.
vision of the circuit court this week.
Judge w. e. Fort, and Judge II. p.
Heflfn, are being assisted by Judge
]. @. Smith of the civil division. who
will hear cases during the week.
number of non-Jury cases were
heard by Judge Hsflin yesterday,
among which were the cases of Chcs-
ter Henson and Otis Victory. two
young white boys. who pleaded guilty
to charge of petit larceny. and
wers fined $40 and costs, with an
additional punishment of one hour in
Jail
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
PECAN TREES PLANTED

Wetumpka, October lb.-(Special)
There is a great deal of interest be-
ing manifested in Wetumpka in
recans and nearly everyone is plant
ing treesfn all the available places
The trees make beautiful shade as
well as the value of the pecan crop
after the trees begin to bear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17
DIPHTHERIA REPORTED

Wetumpkz, October 16-(Special.)
There is quite an epidemic of diph-
iberia in Wetumpka at present and
large numbers of new cases are be-
ing reported daily. The epidemic il
tho weather, but the doctors report
that all the cases are In very light
form.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-10-17

Tasty home-cooked Enthusiastically selected
carefully prepared and-earefuly cooked by south
home cooks.
Your Drifting prepared Breakfast will "set WELL"
as all Drifting meals do. tnAfz
1t will "fit well" because you see what you select,
before you select it, and select it because it looks
good.
Tables of silver and white carry varied assort-
ments of Breakfast dishes as tasty and wholesome
as they tempting.
Here Is Suggestion
of How the Prices Run
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
The Bankers and Mer-
chants Fire Insurance
Co., Will Be Greatly
Strengthened By Tax
Exemption Bill Just
Passed.

The Exemption Bill which has just been passed by the
Mississippi legislature will much to the domestic fire
sd life companies in this state and will make it
sbe for them to compete under and all conditions with
foreign insurance companies
~ the the past of taxing Mississippi insur
ace companies put them very great disadvantages
This the growth and development Of home
panes this while they have prospered in others
the the have for given this
empon d looked upon by foreign insurance companies
being just right and proper.
This will to the Bankers and Merchants Fire Insurance
Cornany very big impetus the of stock sales The
of this company regarded sae sound and
vative and this will add to it's net earning
YOU KNOW THESE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS THEY
HAVE lNVESTED-THEY ARE BOOSTERS-THEY WILL
SHARE IN THE COMPANY'S DIVIDENDS. WILL YOU JOIN
WITH THEM IN MAKING THE BANKERS AND MERCH-
ANTS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY THE LARGEST, THE
BEST AND THE MOST PROFITABLE FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY EVER ORGANIZED IN THE SOUTH? NOW is
THE TIAlE-THE BUSINESS is HERE-LETS ALL PULL
TOGETHER AND MAKE THIS THE BIG COMPANY SOME
STOCK STILL AVAILABLE AT THE ORIGINAL PRICE OF
$4,000 PER SHARE. MAIL COUPON AND SETTLEMENT To-
DAY!
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
Bankers and Merchants Go.
Has Another Good Week
BIG VOLUME OF BUSINESS WRITTEN AND
INTEREST," IN STOCK

BIG VOLUME OF BUSINESS WRITTEN AND WIDESPREAD
INTEREST IN STOCK
(From the Claron-Ledger)
The policy and sales departments of the Bankers and Mer
chants Fire Compny had remarkably successful
week.
G. Reynolds in charge Of the sales department had the
best week organization and indications now are that
will be only short time until the stock sold IN this company
will equal the largest and strongest in the entire South
the purpose the Bankers and Merchants Fire nsur
Company the price Of stock at 50
those who delaying would do well to look into the matter
without delay.
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
DIR e CT OfRS

DIRECTORS
r. E. Remington, Merchant and Fnancer.
H. " Watkins, Lawyer
j. NJ fairfield President Merchants Bank Trust Com
pany, Jackson, Miss.
G.. B. Reynolds, Stocks and Bonds
John E. King, Fire Underwater, N. Y.
TN. Hederman. Editor Clarion-Ledger
O. B. Taylor Bank Vice-Presdent.
R. H Green, Wholesale Merchant.
w. G. Sours, Fire Insurance.
P. H. Eager. Lawyer
w. G.. Wills Wholesale Grocer.
e. H. Bradshaw, Bonds and Insurance.
j. H. Wells, Insurance and Real Estate.
G. C. Smith, Real Estate.
VIM H. Puen Gen. Agent Security Mutual Life Ins. Co.
C. H. Spengler Vce-Pres Cashier Merchants Bank Tru
Company
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
Now Doing Successful Business
DIR CT 0 R s

S. r. Mekae Merchant.
Isidsre Lehman, Mgr. Jackson Steam Laundry.
Mrs Viola e. Lake Capitalist
NJ H. Brister Pres Citizens Bank Trust Co, Yazoo City
Miss.
R. I. Heidelberg Automobile Dealer, Owner Heidelberg
Hotel.
John F. Seayey Merchant and Pres Merchants Asso
cation Brookhaver, Miss
T. c. Tonsmere Pres First National Bank, Biloxi. Miss
w A. Mcdonald Wholesale Merchant Bay St Louis, Miss
J. NJ Powers Chancellor University of Mississippi Oxford
Miss.
Judge JEFF Kent Lawyer and Pres Farmers Merchants
Bank of Forest, Miss,and Pres. Bank of MortonMiss
S. j. High Peoples Bank Trust Co. Tupelo Mss,and
Chain of Banks.
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
Sure Dividend Paying Investment

Ali fully paid and worcestershire nonax
able participate all the profits and earnings
Opportunity knocking door II want to invest
your money Mississippi with who know how to make
money now is the Shares $4,000 each Mail check today
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
Now is the Time for the
Organization of a Big
Company


carried to the underwriting and reserve accounts
The growth of the fire insurance business in re-
cent years the following table of premiums written
in the Observation-Disclosures
Year Premium
1900 $I94IS4lI5
1910 $377.z45,51U
1920 S994'loO'o'1
II is therefore Obvious that more companies are required
large of business and theBANkERS MEX
CHANTS FIRE INSURANCE CO., will be financially strong
enough to command its fair share of business
If YOU are really Interested making good safe invest
men JOIN WITH THE MEN going to make this
pany one of the BIGGEST all the history of the
State A few shares of stock at $4,000 per share
GREAT INSURANCE COMPANY DOING FINE WORK
remarkable demonstration of the of well directed ell
been furnished by the Bankers Merchants Fire
Insurance Company of Jackson, Miss
This Company strated weeks ago making record
that enviab indeed And well it might it is ofcered by
the asue business and professional men in the
South
Under the able G. Reynolds exceptionally
clever sales promotion large blocks Of stock have
disposed of the investing pubicto and women
who looking fosaf and profitable investment that
will yield better income than guaranteed by many bond
issues.
We understand it is purpose Bankers and Mer
chants Fire Company the price cf stock
when present allotment sod and would seem to be
good judgement for those who contemplate buying to do
with little delay as possible
the states foremost editors have written very en-
couraging editorials about this Mississippi company COL
R. Henry of Mississippi editors out in edto
rial in the few days ago and unquaediy
endorsed the Bankers and Merchants
The Hattiesburg of the greatest
of the says editoray This excellent opportunity
profitable by those who wish to acquire stock
company that everything indicates will pay big handsome
dividends the time give real fire protectionto
property Editorial published in The Brandon News
March, 80 1922 sk
The Brandon news., 1922-04-13
This Golden Opportun-
ity Is Knocking at
Your Door

The dividends paid by Fire Insurance companies is ample
evidence the profitable field for investment
the dividends actually paid represent only
portion earnings the balance being carried surplus and
accounts by the published statements of the
companies. TX
Now the cpportune time for you to join with other loyal
Mississippi in the development OF this big Fire
Company and do part n making one OF the
strongest fndncial institutions in the State
will also enjoy the exceptional profits OF the Fire lnsur
be safer and more profitable
than banks and bnking.
There greater opportunity offered tfe people OF
Mississippi the upbuildng and profits c truly big
concern If you are looking real paying safe investment
GET in touch today Stock $1,000 the share DETACH
AND MAIL COUPON AND CHECK TODAY