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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
RELEASED; REARRESTED
AtmOre Bank Cashier Held Upon
 Federal Charge

MOBILE, Ala, June 25.|, M. Northrop, former cashier of the First National bank of Atmore, Ala, ar rested here three weeks ago on the state charge of embezzlement and grand larceny of s1O,000 from the Merchants bank of Mobile and or7 dered held under $1, 1000 bond, secured bail today. Northrop was free only a few seconds when he was rear rested on federal warrants charging embezzlement and shortage of funds of the same bank to the amount of s2,900. Northrop failed to make the federal bond of 5000 and was locked up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
WILL ENLARGE CREAMERY

I. J. Perry has just returned rom Birmingham. where he purchased s2,OOO worth of new equipment Tor the Perry creamery here. A S2,ooo homopenier was installed in the creamery last week. and on account of the increase of business two ad- ditional stores will be leased to en- large the plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
MRS. ELLA A. sTODDARD

OPELIKA, Ala, June 23.-(By Spe- cial Leased Wire.)-Mrs. Ella All man Stoddard, former resident of Opelika, died at her residence at
 Social Circle. Ga, Saturday. She was known to Opelika as Miss Ella All man. having spent her childhood and young womanhood in Opelika. She was 67 years old and . 'mem- mains were brought to Opelika Mon day and inferred in Rosemer ceme- tery, Rev. w. T. Smith, pastor of the First Baptist church. officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
ERECTs DORMITORY

Father Lenahan of St. Johns Cath ollie church is having erected large building near the university to be used by university students the com ing fall term. and will consist of sleeping quarters. dining room ana club rooms for members of the Knights of Columbus. The building will cost about $6.O00. It is being erected of reinforced concrete on the unit system and 1t is his inten- tion to enlarge the structure from time to time as it Is needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
CLOSE 300 LOOMS

The Dwight Manufacturing com panys cotton mill at Alabama City has closed down 300 looms because the cloth they produced is not in de- mand. It is of such a character. the management states, that the company does not want to pile 1t in the ware houses. The big plant will be closed all next week in order to allow it's l,500 employees a much-needed vaca tiOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
FORMER GOVERNOR RETURNS

Former Governor and s-rs. Thomas E. Kilby have returned to their home here after visit to friends In Mont gomery. They were accompanied home by Miss Julia Anderson, who will spend several weeks here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
IIoUoR RAIDS MADE

State Officer John H. Draper and Officers Henry and Lee Burrows staged a raid across the line in Tai ladega county Sunday. arresting Il young white men under charges of Sunday gaming, and making a charge of violating the prohibition law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26

The Christian church of Attalla has purchased lot at Hughes avenue and First street and will begin the erection of a new church as soon as plans are accepted and material can be assembled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
VETERAN DIES

J. M. Chancellor, 75, Confederate veteran, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. G. Wilder, at Ken ner this morning. The funeral will be held at Duck Springs church Tues day morning at 10 o'clock and the burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
WARRIOR IS LOW

The Warrior river registered 10-s0 at Lock No. 10 at [ o'clock this morning which is the lowest record for the year. The next lowest mark was made in January. when it showed 11-90 at Lock No. 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
ATTEND VETs' MEETING

Delegates from the University of Alabama chapter of the Disabled Veterans bureau. who are attending the annual convention of national at Minneapolis include Judson Snead, A. l.. Patterson. Scott Eaves, A. B.. Mckay, Jack Jordan and Jack Lil- burn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
DR. LANG WILL BE BANQUET SPEAKER
 MEET
National Secretary To Be Present At State Conven-
 ton In Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD

The nnal arrangements for the State Jewellers association conven- tion here Wednesday for a two-day session has been made by W. II. Raj ford. who has charge of the program. Dr. George Lang of the university has been asked to make the principal address at tho banquet Wednesday. Miss Adelyn Hood will render a vio- lin solo and Mrs. Fred Nelson will give a vocal selection. A feature of Thursdays session will be the pres ence in Tuscaloosa of the secretary of the National Jewellers associa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
MANY NEW HOMES FOR FORT PAYNE ASSURED
More Than 100 Well-LOcated Lots
 Are Sold

FORT PAYNE. Ala. June 2o.- Special. l.)-Scores of new residences are expected to be constructed in Fort Payne as a result of Saturdays auction sale of building lots. when more than 100 well located lots were sold to nonresident and local people.
 The property is located in three different sections and brought at tractive prices. Several residences were also sold on the block and from the number of bidders there seems to be no doubt but that the continued growth of Fort Payne assured.
 POSTAL RECEIPTS INCREASE
 Postoffice receipts for the first half of this year show almost a 25 per cent increase over the game period of last year and 1t Is said that If the same increase continues through out the remainder of the year the To- cal office will be raised from will lage to city delivery classification. The office has now been in second class two years and the classification expected next year Is expected to place 1t in good position for a gov ernment-owned building as well as a change in the delivery system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
J. P, MITCHELL DIES

Funeral serVlceS Tor the late J. IT. Mitchell, who died Monday morning. will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence of his brother, Charles Mitchell on the Moulton pike. Dr. George T. Harris. pastor of the Central Methodist church of Albany. will have charge of the services. The pallbearers will be: P. s. Dinsmore, Thomas Foust, F. H. Pointer. J. G. McRae, J. T. Matthews and Frank Knapp, with in terment in the family buryine ground. MT. Mitchell is survived by his brother. Charles Mitchell two half brothers, John and Russell Mitchell, and his sister, Mrs. Tucker of South Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
TUSCALOOSA TO ULAY BLoCToN

Tuscaloosa will play Blocton hero on Denny Field June 28, 29 ard 30. Blocton has strong ball team and good contest is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
CLOPTON IS APPOINTED

J. w. Clopton, president of the Albany Decatur Chamber of Com merce, has been appointed as Nor gan's county representative on the publicity committee named to adver- tise the advantages of Alabama to the entire country. MT. Clopton will go to Montgomery for the state meeting there on Wednesday, az called by o. l.. Bum. state chairman of the movement for greater pub licity for Alabama. MT. Clopton stated that in addition to other rep resentatives at least one man was expected from each of the counties of me state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
Golf suits, golf shoes that dry soft, soft collared shirts, bright neckwear.

Luggage everything for the weekend. Bags and suitcases that do us both credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26

Albany and Decatur for the banquet to be given Thursday night in the Malone building here in honor of Gov. w. w. Brandon and A. G. Pat terson, president of the public serv- ice commission. Governor Brandon
 and Mir. Patterson will be the prin- cipal speakers at the banquet, but few additional speakers have been secured from among officials of the farm bureau In this section of the state. J. H. Whit. a director of the state farm bureau, whose home Is at Belle Nina, and James F. Cain, president of the Morgan county farm bureau. have been invited to speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-26
DECATUR WILL BUY S8,000 EQU|PM WENT
 FUR NEW SCHOOL
Brandon And Patterson Will Be Guests At Big
 Banquet
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU,
 THE AGE-HERALD Albany Decatur, Ala, June 25 ]

With It's new high school building. located on Pond street, close to the Tennessee river. nearing completion, the city of Decatur, acting through it's board of education, haS ordered the immediate purchase Of new equipment by ceAtain departments of the high schools.
 The order to purchase the needed equipment was given Monday at meeting of the board of education held In the new school building. Some days ago for the sake of his counsel and advise, the board mem- bers sent for Prof. w. W. Benson, superintendent of the city schools. who Is at NMontevallo, where he Is member of the summer school fac ulty there and Professor Benson at tended Mondays conference.
 Following the meeting of the board. its chairman. D. D. McGehee, stated that about sS,000 worth of equipment would be bought for the domestic science and art departments and for the laboratories and that tentative agreement had been reached for the purchase of equip ment for the manual training school. As yet. no equipment has been bought for the new gymnasium. Much of the temporary roof of the big building is now in place which furnishes a good protection from in element weather to fhe inteNor of the building.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

reasonable deuht Of the justification
and fairness Of the proposed change.
the commission can, undef authority
81 Section IS Of the Interstate Cons
meree act, as amended BY Section as
Of the Transportation Act Of is2e,
suspend the operation Of the new
rates for lsa days, pending an inyesli,
cation, This formal complaint must
be filsd with the commission ten days
prier 10 the effective date Of the
tariff, which in this case will be De-
toheF 9th,
Any protest against the new inter-
state Communication rates proposed by
the New Haven railroad must be nled
with the commission before October
hth, must indicate the schedules afr
feeted by its interstate commerce
commission number, give specific ref
erenee 10 the items against which
protest Is made, together with the
grounds for the protest, and must
furnish the commission with seven
copies OF the papers
II the commission decides there Is
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
COOPERATIVE WORK
Helps FARMERS
Extension Work in University Of
New Hampshire Briehtens Life

Durham. N, H., Sept si,-signin'
cant changes tending 10 check the
economic trend which has been sap
ping farm life have been brought
about by country agents work in the
interest OF better farming, according
70 report by J, c, Kendall, director
Of cooperative extension work In the
University OF New Hampshire, Taking
as basis conditions In sullivan coun-
by. where In August ten years. ago
county agent work was FIRST begun,
Director Kendall points to numerous
developments which he attributes di-
rectly and indirectly to extension
activities.
"In the first place. the spirit OF aloof
individualism has very largely gone"
Mr.. Kendall says People In the old
days used TO go TO meetings 10 scoff
at the agricultural specialist: now
they stay and ask questions. They
used to think II was mistake TO
share their ideas on farming with
each other; now they get together
and discuss ways In which they can
cooperate 10 advantages.
But the advance has not been one
In spirit only" he adds, and points TO
scores OF new houses built according 10
extension recommendations to stand
ard feeding, the testing OF two score
thousands OF birds; and TO hilisides
of Mcintosh apple orchards destined
TO the axe and saved only by demon
STATIONS that the scab could be con-
trolled.
The building up Of contrasting as
sociations. the tendency toward bet
ter sires. hundreds of alfalfa fields
that yield three crops instead Of two.
farmers exchanges which do an an
nual business In the state of $780,
900 are all evidences OF the move
ment. Mr.. Kendall asserts.
Substantial results In making farm
fife more desirable for young people
and their elders alike are also observ-
able. He points to better balanced
meals, more economical and attrac-
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
WILL SEEK WORLD PEACE

Stockholm, Sept 2i--Nathan Seed
erblom, archbishop OF Sweden. peace
worker OF international fame. will go
to the United States the end OF Sep
TENDER to deliver series OF lectures
under the auspices of the world alli-
ance for peace through the churches.
and the Augustana Synod. He will
tour the entire country. including the
Pacific coast. The archbishop has set
himself the task OF uniting the
churches of all denominations in the
world in the effort to maintain world
peace. This work, which he calls the
main purpose of his life. will be the
principal subject Of his lectures In
America.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

points in Connecticut and other Con.
neetieut points,
The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has entire control ever railroad
rates between Connecticut and points
In any other state, In fact can cons
troll all interstate transportation rates.
but has no control over rates be-
tween points in the same state The
Connecticut people desiring 20 pros
test against proposed increased rates
over the NEW Haven" railroad be-
tween Bridgeport. New Britain, New
Haven, Hartford and other points
within the state must appeal 10 the
Connecticut Public Utilities commits
sion.
The Interstate Commerce act pro-
Yides that all interstate carriers must
file with the Interstate Commerce
commission copies OF all proposed new
rates so days before II Is proposed 10
put them into effect,
II formal complaint is made 10
the commission against the rates, and
the commission decides that there Is
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
|. c. c. BEGINS INQUIRY OF
INCREASE ON NEW HAVEN"
Necessity. Justification and Fairness
OF Adding 60 Commuters fs-
penSe BEING Investigated,


BIT GEORGE II, MANNING
fWsshinFton Bureau Of New Britain Herald
Washington. d, O., Sept 2i.-The
Interstate Commerce commission to-
day began an Informal Investigation
into the necessity, justification and
fairness OF the proposed increase IN
passenger communication rates over the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
railroad, between points in conneeti-
cut and other points in the state and
points In New York and Massaehu-
sffis,
Schedules of the new proposed
rates. effective October rs. we're re-
eeived by the commission from the
New Haven" railroad on September
4 and filed wnh tariff section, In an
entirely routine manner. without
attention OF officials OF thu commits
sion.
The attention OF officials Of the In
terstate Commerce commission was
first called 10 the proposed new In
creased rates today when letter was
eeived from william J. MeGrath of
New Haven. protesting against them
and urging the commission to prevent
them becoming effective. Mr. Me-
Grath complained that II would in
crease the cost Of his Communication
ticket between New Haven and Hart
ford from s1t TO si7.ss. or SIS per
cent.
Although the McGrath complaint
does not constitute protest against
the new proposed rates as required by
law before the commission can take
formal cognizance Of the matter and
Institute a formal investigation. Of
fetal of the commission, In expecta-
ton that formal protests viii soon be
filed. began an informal investigation
of the new schedules
After a hurried look at the new
schedules officials of the commission
stated that 1t appears that the New
Haven" railroads new schedules will
effect an increase Of 20 per cent In
Communication ticket rates between
points in Connecticut and Grand
Central station. New York. and in
creases ranging as high as so per
cent In Communication rates, between
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

ground for ths compliant IN this ezss
u will suspend the proposed rates fel
lfe days from October 18th, 70 gigf
opportunity for a fun investigation
sometimes : date for 4 bearing "a
the rates ts set AZ the time Of ordering
their suspension, but maFe often the
commission reaches its decision upon
written statements prepared by The
eomplainants and the railroads,
The interstate commerce commits
sion 10 expecting that within the next
week formal complaint against the
proposed advanced rates will be filed
with the commission In Washington
and It's Informal Investigation being
made now upon complaint OF william
J, MeGrath IL being taken up with a
view 10 having the situation fairly
well In hand al an early date as
possible,
Interstate commerce commission Of
fieials appeared OF the opinion today
that the New Haven railroad Is pros
posing a fiat advance Of 90 per cent
In all Communication rates between
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21
RUSSIAN TREASURE SOLD
Jewels Of Ronanon Family Finding
Their Way 10 the Auction shops Of
London.

London, Sept 2i.-The vast collee.
ton OF jewels and art treasures OF the
Romanoff family gradually are fnding
their way 10 the many auction rooms
OF London and Paris, They have
'eome In such abundance during the
last two years that they cease to In
elite curiosity or 10 bring more than
the normal price for such articles.
Recently the most remarkable coll
lection OF ~ old French snuft boxes
IN existence, once the property Of the
Romanoff family. was sold In London
for about $4,000. considered a low
price.
One OF the specimens. gold oval
Louis XIV box. beautifully chased.
with miniature OF Frederick III In
the lid and small watch In the bot
tom. said TO have been presented 10
Voltairo by Frederick II. brought
$4,000.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

tive ,WardTobes. walls Of mere pre-
possessing appearance and kitchens
with modern eonYenienees Last year
ia,eo6 women worked together to
make each other dress forms Of
gnmmed paper, eooReTated IN making
patterns and helped each other make
fiHeiess cookers,
In addition, Mr, Kendall points 20
hoy's and girls clubs and asserts that
the significance OF 5000 youngsters
training in various farm and home
projects is not TO be easily waved
aside,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-21

eohnsetieat points ana Nss foFk sssz
with the skpsegstion that the rates
viii he ordered suspended ~ ths
commission, ana thai alter q full
hearing permission niil - grated q
put tnto efssei advanced rates FsnEs
inc from 5 % 40 per eenl.
Evening star., 1923-05-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

3 ROOMS On THIRD FLOOR. BATH ON SEC
ond floor; clectri" light ga and heat Furnish
ed rent. So in sumner. so in winter. NEW
SOM. lllO NJ. linn. .nIl.
Evening star., 1923-05-23

ONE or two rooms. bath. kitchenettr: reason
anl" rental; northeast preferred. Address BOX
.EIZ, Star office. 2J' ,
Evening star., 1923-05-23
FOR RENT-OFFICE SPACE.

OFFICE SPACE, INCLUDING DESK AMI
phone service: also drafting board and GOO
space for Young architect or engineer. Ph"r
Franklin 920l.
l4u9 1T 81. M.
A well lighted and ventilated office. sur
- an iE,.f;..l drafting room. Era
sonable rental
WEAVER BROS.
I3J 18th 81. NV. Main 1921
Evening star., 1923-05-23
WANTED-ROOMS.
WANTED-ROOMS AND BOARD

YOUNG LADY would like room and board in
refined Catholic family. vicinity Meridian Hill
Park: state particulars. Address Box 2O1 IL,
Star office.
section. by young lady employed in govern
menf Address Box i!r'-Z. star uhice.
GENTLEMAN. Rlcne. desires room and board
during summer " country in large. modern
Lolse: private bath preferred. hut not essen
tial: NOT more than hour from downtown
Address BOX 2s-i-E Sta" office.
CULTURED GIRL desires room and board
and use Of piano. Address Box ~. Star
office S3s
Evening star., 1923-05-23
APARTMENTS-FUR. e. UNFUR.
Continued

ATS ALE SECTIOSs-ATTOMOBIL TO
show them. We take all the worry out of
arartment hunting Frank $500. "a
Evening star., 1923-05-23

| LARGE fsuu: room in farn. shed apt. 10
! ladies': uSa ~ kitrhen: reasonable. Address
. lhON "3i i, STA ntft~.. 11s
Evening star., 1923-05-23

TWO unfnrnished rooms kitchemttte: June /:
ADULTS: permanent, reason bile. state price.
address BOX 1I1-Z Star Office
Evening star., 1923-05-23
FOR SALE-LOTS.

LOTS. 5000 FOR IHE TWO; ADJOI\
ing. next to 1Gis Roscdalp 81. ne. whu}r
frontage is 32 feet. depth so feet 10 pavrd
loft. alley. 1i10 II Line. 20Ii.
4 FEW CHOICE BUILDING SITES COVERED
with trees, west OF 18TH ST.. overlooking RucN
Creek Park. between Narnum and Webster si,
Phone OWNER, Adams $50.
LOTS NEAR 1Jth AND II Sis. NE. ON
n corner; cheap. ] lot 4Vxli0'. sew AuH
water. Chevy Chase. ID. C.. real bargain. Cal!
OWNER. Col. 304.
ROCK CREEK PARk-S6FO0r FRONTAGE.
SO. 900: keokuk ST. south: improved street:
ing elevation: trees. Financing, restrictions
optional. Address Box 6S Il. Star Ofice. 2S'
0ME-SEEkERS-STARr Now TO BUN
your home. Lots 500 to $500, in restricted
white subdivision in nearby Maryland. Terms
as low as SO down and SO per month. Plant
Your garden now and get away from the land
lords yoke. Let us show you what others
doing. For fun particulars write The J. ".
Holloway Co., lil0 st. NV. phone
Franklin S9S
CHEVY CHASE LOTS ron SABE-HAN IN,t
moved 10 California. ] wish 10 dispose of
holdings In Washington at q sacrifice. Write
for particulars. GEORGE 5. REES, Beverly
Hills, Calf.
THE ONLY Lot II 18th STREET. HEIGHTS
available for business purposes for a yearS.
For particulars inquire OF ROBERT r..
HEATER owner Colorado bldg. Main 1904.
Fr. 2a9S
BEAUTIFUL HOME SITES, OVERLOOKING
10th st. and Rock Greek Park. OWNER, Co
lumbia 42ls. after pm.
CHOICE BUILDING LOTS; PRICES AND
terms reasonable: special Inducements 70
builders and homeseekers, II. II. RUSSELL
320 Colorado bldg. n. 1855. Eve CT, l2Ai. a1e
Evening star., 1923-05-23

1903 CONN. AYE.--DESIRABLE APT. FUR.
Inlshed or unfUrnished; room for couple or two
ladies or gentlemen. Phone Franklin 4232.
Evening star., 1923-05-23

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS; PRICES AND
terms reasonable: special inducements 10
builders and homeseekers, H. ii. RUSSELL
320 Colorado bldg. N. 1855. Eve. CT, i21l. a1e
Evening star., 1923-05-23
FOR RENT-STOREs.

900 GEORGIA ANE.--A VERY DESIRABII,
tore IN fast growing neighborhood; lsyGi
wo entrances ST.
Evening star., 1923-05-23
ROOMS AND BOARD.


lI52 q N.W.-E'e. .antly furnished rooms;
delicious salads, homemade desserts rhoi""
meats. green vegetables; individual tables
North nSaS 3ls
i:;2G VERMONT AVE. N.W.--lArge front
room. suitable for three. equipped with single
xo,s a4s
Evening star., 1923-05-23

| FAIEMONT. NEAR l3th-SleeDing porch and
| bedroom adjoining bath; private family; mar
| red couple or two women; $50. Col iSo2 j.
/
Evening star., 1923-05-23

1874 I.NNlER PI.. near lstn AID Col ru--
Lnve.y front roOm. twin beds, in well Iept.
refined hom~: abundant hot water: electricity;
nhO.e: eNce.lcMl meals. reasnnah.e.
Evening star., 1923-05-23
ROOMS AND BOARD.

AT DUPONT CIRCLE-0ne single and one
double room; ali modern: parlor and piano:
very desirable summer rates. the best Of table
board In served. North 1892. o4s
1915 VERMONT AyE.-rhe Rockeleigh: eie-
gantiy furnished rooms; delicious salads choice
meats. green vegetables, homemade desserts:
Individual tables. Franklin 2513. 3ls
Evening star., 1923-05-23
Observation-Disclosures


GENTLEMAN WISHES 70 SHARE WITH
one or two other gentlemen furnished apart
men.; centrally located. Gail Main 100 after
i pm. :3'
a4i8 i4th sr. Sw.-Two rooms and bath:
md floor front; housekeeping: electricity.
phone, instantaneous hot water; adults
Evening star., 1923-05-23

NEAR WARDMAN PARK HOTEI--One or
two rooms with private bath. for 3 or 4 pen
sons: garage. all conyenences. Columbia
Evening star., 1923-05-23
TABLE BOARD.

2J2s I3th NW.-Near Central; excellent home
cooked food: two meals and wrapped lunch;
reasonable.
l23s 18th N.W-MezIs served family style:
aIl homemade pastry 25s
Evening star., 1923-05-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

bath. the LIST of July or the 18th: would
consider buying furniture. Address Box 1aJ <.
Star Office .