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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
WILL SELL COLLECTIONS

Great interest has been aroused in Germany by the r"2alt HunouEce- ment rom Gmundea, Austria, that the Guclfs silver treasures, held by the Duke of Cumberland, said to be the most valuable silver collection in the world, is to D" sod.
 The 7S-year- duke IS son of the last king Of HaHuJsr, GccrBe ", who died an exile m l'.fis in 1S1S. He is also the fqther- in-laW of Vie toria Louise, the frussian princess, the only daughter of Wilhelm II, for mer kaiser, now an exile in Holland The duke bears the title of royal prince of Britain aul IrrIana.
 The House of Cumberland assem- bled two valuable collections Of treasures, one If wnicn, the tft els fund. played a prominent role in the struggle between the Hohenzollern and Hanoverien dynasties, when and Hanoverian dvn1sties, when Hanover died with Austria in the Austro-Frussian war of 1866. This collection comprises churchly pos sessions and az uot involved in the prese1t sale.
 In the other collection part of which Is now going under the ham mer, areworks DI ars b. JlnS I$hs French and German master silver smiths of the period from 156o to 1880. The Austrian government pro, tested against the sale on the ground that it Is likely to involve viola tion of the feierll ;IW Froh'"bhS art treasures leaving the country. The duke thereuID-. explained that he was selling only articles or prac- tical value, such as table services, cutlery, cups, vases and luxurious silver chairs and tables.
 The articles to be sold have an es- timated value of two billion Aus trian kronen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BOND ELECTION IN
 ALBANY WILL BE HELD ON JULY A
Citizens To Vote On $75,000 Issue To Equip And Repair
 Schools
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Albany-Decatur, Ala. July 7J

AiDuh5 -Dccaitur, <hia'' OuiS tJ
 July 24, the people of Albany will vote on a proposal made Friday night at the city council meeting to is- sue bonds to the amount of $75,000 The proceeds from the proposed bond sale are to be used in equiping the new Albany High school building which is to be ready for occupancy September l. and for the repair of several other school buildings of the city. The Albany school board was represented before the council by MT. Patterson a member of the school board, who made the principal ad- dress in support of the proposed bond issue, and Superintendent of thur Tidwell. members of the city schooE board. MT. Patterson ex- plained that the new high school building now in course of construc- ton represented an investment close to s200,000, and it demanded modern equipment. Professor Cowart read statistics showing the total cost of the Albany city schools last year was $55,S31.51 and predicted that for sev eral years to come the operating ex- penses would be around S60,000 an- nually. The superintendent favors in- creases in expenditures for mainten- ance and teachers salaries and he favors the addition of four new teachers. In concluding Professor Cowart said: With added building facilities, we must expand; we are going forward and must have funds to carry on the work" No opposition has developed as yet to the issuance of the bonds and none Is expected. The city is expected to go pro-bond by a large majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
HEAT AIDS BOTH WEEV|L AND CROP SAYS CYST REPORT
Reports Of Cotton Pest Being Received From Many
 Points In State
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU ]
 THE AGE-HERALD


 If hot weather Is good for cotton, prospects have advanced materially during the past few days, according to the weekly summary of crop con- ditions issued today by F. w. Gist, federal agricultural statistician. But, while cotton was improving, boil weevils were, too, as hot weather aided them. Reports of boil weevils reached MT. Gist from various sec- tions during the week but his re- rort did not indicate a more serious condition than during other recent years
 MT. Gists weekly summary fol- lows:
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 Text of Summary.
 If hot weather is good for cotton the last few days ought to have sent the prospects up considerably. How ever, reports of weeyil activity still come in from more or less scattered sections. Farm work has progressed at any rate and farmers can now see their way out of the grass and Into a clean well cultivated crop.
 With the acreage estimates for the main field crops due next Mon day, little may be said concerning production prospects. Minor crops however, furnish at this time some interest.
 The latest available reports on southern watermelons indicate that the crop Is short and quite late. Only about one-fourth the movement of last season had shown up last week. There were too many melons grown last year and most growers outside the very early sections received very unsatisfactory prices. Melons so far are not very tempting In quality. Alabama melons have hardly begun to move, and are much later than last year.
 "rhe end of the strawberry season In Alabama saw 726 cars moved against AGO last year. The total crop at the same time was 20 per cent less than last season.
 Potato shipment Light.
 With the potato season well ad- vanced Alabama had shipped only 51o cars against ITO last year. The Nto- tai movement last season was 1889 cars. The total white potato crop moving up to last reports this sea son was about ten thousand cars Tn excess Of last season to the same date.
 General reports indicate a fairly good crop of cucumbers in Baldwin county, but actual shipments are not available.
 The Alabama cabbage crop is about cleaned up, and the movement was 1860 cars against 1,248 last year, while the total crop this year was short of last year by more than 25 per cent.
 "The pecan crop of the United States this year on June gave promise of S3.5 per cent of full yield, Georgia leading witm s4 per cent and Alabama second with 91. Both these states show an increase in the number of trees of bearing age of per cent over last year. A year ago the total crop gave promise of 53.4 per cent of full yield. but finally yielded only 15.3 per cent. Five per cent of all trees growing last year died from all causes in this state, while there were planted last year in Alabama trees equal to 19 per cent of those already growing. Of all trees in Alabama 7S per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BUSINESS IMPROVES

Merchants in the Twin-Cities have noted an increase in trade during July. The improvement in business is attributed to the fact that farmers have now caught up with their work and have time to come to town.
 Erection of new high school building at Falkville, 19 miles south on the Louisville and Nashville rail- road, is to begin soon, it was an nounced by B. E. Davis, a prominent citizens of that town, Saturday. Fri day the deeds were handed over to Falkville school authorities which gives the ownership of ten acres Of ground near the present Falkville college In the western part of the town. The building Is to be erected according to plans laid down by state public school authorities. It Is to cost in the neighborhood of $30,000. Fourteen thousand dollars of this is to come from the three-mill tax funds, ss,000 from state funds for the erection of school building, and $9,000 from the sale of municipal bonds re- gently issued by the town of Falk- vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CALL GEORGE CHAMELEON
Wife Says Husband Was Always
 Changing His Mind

CHICAGO, July 7.-Mrs. Violet Bell Duffy wanted to know Friday if there wasn't some way the court could change her husbands name to "Chameleon" instead of George.
 He never could decide whether to stay with the woman he left me for or come back with mo-" she tes- tified, before securing a divorce. After few days at home, back he'd go to her. Then he'd return to me and say, Too bad, she's got me vamped. I can't give her up. How's the baby?
 You have grounds for divorce, madame" said JudEe Lynch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MoNry AyAILABLE SOON

On the return home Saturday Of Senator Melvin Huston from an ex- tended visit to New York, where he went as city attorney of Albany in the interest of the consummation of the recent sale of Albany city bonds to the amount of s96,000. he stated the money for the bonds would be available within a few days. City Treasurer F. A. Bloodworth. who went with MT. Huston on the same errand, Is expected home in about two weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SEEK TO HOLD SCHOOL

An active movement IS on Tn BaIu- win county for the retention of the Daphne Normal school at Daphne and for the making of all changes
 necessary to make 1t Grade A normal school Business men and citizens in general are getting be- hind this movement. The kiwanls club of the county has lined up on the project and Kiwanians every where throughout the county are nuttine their shoulders to the wheel to put the Daphne Normal school where it really belongs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE
Bay Minette Churches Join In Con-
 ducting Joint Evening Service

BAY ANNETTE, Ala, July 7.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. .)-The Knights of Pythias held their annual memorial service here Sunday night at the First Baptist church. The other churches in the city gave up their regular services, making the service a union one. A large crowd was in attend ance. The memorial service sermon was delivered by Rev. G. Hunter Norwood. pastor of the First Presby- terian church of this city. Music was furnished by choir composed of the best voices from all the churches Special numbers were furnished by the Temple male quartet of the Pres byterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MELONS ON MARKET

Melons are now on the market, but they are scarce and inferior as com pared with the melons of previous years. The rains of May and June greatly reduced this years crop, both in size and number, so the farmers are not expecting satisfactory melon season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
DEsERTED ON FOURTH

Grand Bay was practically deserted on the Fourth of July. numerous pleasure parties going to nearby towns to spend the holiday. A large number enjoyed the fishing and bath ing at Coden. Some went to the ball game at Irvington, some went to Mobile, others to Pascagoula. AS no rain fell here, the weather was favor able for all the pleasure seekers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
FIGHTING MOSQUITO
State Health Official Directing Clean
 Up Campaign in MonrOeyiIle

MONROEvILGE, Ala, July 7.- Special Leased Wire. e.)-Dr. N. H. Rector of the state health depart ment has inaugurated cleanup campaign in Monroeville, directed es- pecially to the extermination of the mosquito. Numerous breeding places have been located and treatment ap- piled. Keen rivalry has been aroused among the boys in the collection and disposition of accumulations of tin cans and other unsightly debris. The community is giving hearty co-opera- ton in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08

are of improved varieties, which is only exceeded by Georgia with s4 per cent
 "The purchasing power ot farm commodities In May showed slight rise over the previous month, and only T points more than the low poin, in August of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
lNSULIN PROVES CURE
New Canadian Remedy Brings RecOv-
 cry From Diabetes

FREEPORT, H.. July 7.-After suffering seven years from diabetes, Elmer Kuhns of Hanover, H., dis charged Friday from the Freeport General hospital following weeks treatment with insulin, the new Ca nadian remedy for diabetes.
 Mrs. K. Voss of Rosholt, s. D., an other disbetic patient, was dis charged from the hospital, much benefited by insulin." and several other patients are responding favor ably to the new remedy. according to hospital attaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CROWDS THRoNG ANYMORE

ATMORE, Ala. July 7-(SpeciaI Leased Wire. )-At the Fourth of July celebration at Atmore 1t was estimated there were between 4,00o and 5000 people who thronged the streets all day. People came from Pensacola. Mobile, Bay Minette. Stockton, Brewton, Andalusia, Lin- den, Monroeville. Dallas, Montgom- of Atmore opened wide their hearts and did everything within their power to make the visitors enjoy themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CITIZENS ARE STIRRED

Morgan count wand the Twin Cities, especially Albany. are stirred over the right amount for individuals to pay as road and street taxes. In an effort to get more revenue into the city treasury of Albany for street work, the per capita tax for street re- pair was raised from s2.50 per year fn S5 ner wear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SINGERS TO CONVENE.

The annual convention of the "Gos- pei Singers" of Etowah and Calhoun counties will be held at Peeks Hill Sunday, July 15, according to official announcement received here Satur- day. It Is expected that several thousand people will gather for the occasion. Many noted singers of the two counties will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
GO AFTER SPEEDERS

In consequence of numerous in- fractions of city speed ordinances, town and county authorities are co operating in a determined effort to break up the dangerous practice Several serious accidents endanger- ing life have occurred within the last few days. Drivers exceeding the l5- mile maximum within the corporate limits will be arrested and prose- cuted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
SEEK 300 MEMB1. Rs.

Ten committees will begin mem bership drive for the Chamber of Commerce early next week under the direction of Genreal Chairman H. s. Patterson. The goal Is 800 member ships and officers expressed the be- lief that 1t will be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CONDITION IS SERIOUS.

Suffering from an affliction of the hip, which several physicians have been unable to diagnose. g. J. Work man, superintendent of the Agricola Pipe Shops, Is reported to be very Ill at his homo on Forrest avenue. It is said that he was taken suddenly i'll last Sunday and that his pain Is so great that he Is frequently un- conscious. His condition was report ed to be unfavorable Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED
PubIfc Ceremonial At Grand Bay Is
 Event Of The Week

GRAND BAY, Ala. July 7.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire)-The public in stallation of officers by the Masons and members of the Easter Star was an interesting affair or Iuesaay night. After the installation the members of both orders enjoyed a social hour. Ice cream and cake were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
CROPS SHOW IMPROVEMENT

Marked improvement In crop condl- tons throughout this section are re- ported as the result of seasonable rains and favorable growing weather during the last two weeks. Cotton is putting on normal fruitage while boil weevil infestation Is not un- usually heavy. Grown bolls are fre- Quently reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
NOTABLE POTATO YIELD

Among other notable yleIds or Irish potatoes this season, A. D. White, Jr., harvested 3S5 bushels or marketable s2uds from two acres Eighty-seven per cent of the pota- toes graded No. 1. MT. White ap- piled 1,5O0 pounds of S-4-4 and lzo pounds of nitrate of soda per acre, and is convinced of the practlGai economy of heavy fertilizauon, ne estimates his net profit at SIoo per acre,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
NEW PASTOR ARRIVES

Rev. W. c. Penney of Oakdale, La.' has entered upon the pastorate or the group of Presbyterian churches III this county, embracing Scotlaho, due Hill Bells Landing and Repton. Mr Penney and his family will re- side in Monroeville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
POST OFFICE ADVANCED

July I the Bay M1nette post OIlICe officially became a second class ot- flee. Up until this time the post of- flee has been in third class. The re- ceipts of the office have constantly increased, especially under the man. agement of Postmaster H. L. Jones'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
pI.AN wEEKLY CoNCERrs

Promise Is made that the Civitan club will let the contract for a band stand in Emma Sansom Park within the next few days and that arrange ments will be made for weekly con> certs by the 167th Regiment band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
LAYING SIDE TRACK

The Louisville and Nashville rail- road is installing additional side track facilities at Bay Minette. new sid ing is being placed just west of the present depot, between the forks of the "" of the Fort Morgan branch line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
EXAMINATION IS SET

The state teachers examination will be held at Daphne July 16, l7 and IS. This examination is for first, second and third grade certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
MILL TO RESUME

The saw mill of the Scotch Lum- Der company will resume operation Monday after being shut down a week for repairs and for the purpose of having their 10 ponds cleaned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
.ETOWAH TO HAVE l FAIR, |S DECISION.
 OF C|V|TAN CLUB.
Organization Determined To Hold Exhibits Even If Tents
 Are Necessary
GADSDEN BUREAU 1 THE AGE-HERALD ! Gadsdan Aln Ink I

Etowah county will hold a fair next fall, even If 1t has to be held in tents, according to decision reached by the Civitan club, which promoted an agricultural exhibit last year thl.t attracted attention all over Alabama. The club has been in- formed that the large warehouse used in 1922 will not be available again and Is now sending out in quiries about tents. It Is the inten ton to move a dozen or more com munity fairs into the city for one big show, a plan which last year re- suited in 8 big success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BRILLIANT COL0RS IN W0MF NC SHOES APPFAR W 3a5.s
French raporo 1's Against Riding Brooches
 As Too Bold

PARIS, July 7-(By The Asso- ciated Press) brilliantly colored shoes, such as appeared last summer in America, have blazed forth in Paris So far, however, they have appeared only in show windows at halls and at the races.
 Baby blue, gray, pink. purple and orange, with an irregular border in a shrieking contrasting color are most prominent. One style has d sewed seam in white running from the instep 10 the toe. The chief value of the new styles has been at lracting crowds 10 the shoe store windows and furnishing amusement to the "Window shoppers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
FOJTRTH IS QUIET

The Fourth of July was quiet day in Bay Minette. Most of the cit izens of the city were in attendance at the celebrations staged at Atmore, Fairhope, Daphne, Foley and such points easily accessible to Bay Mi nette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
m rxcHANCE pvJI.pITs

Rev. J. T. McGlothlin, pastor of the Parker Memorial Baptist church of Anniston, and Rev. w. I. Rigell will exchange pulpits tomorrow. They will preach at Il o'clock Sunday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
UNpERGoEs OPERATION,

paper man of Gadsden, underwent an operation for appendicitis at local hospital Saturday morning, and 1t Is now believe. that he Is on the> road to recovery. It is said that he was suddenly stricken while working in his garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
FARMERS PLEASED
Crops Showing Big Improvement In
 Section Around RiderMOOd

RIDERWOOD, Ala, July 7.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire )-Farmers of this section have witnessed the best weather for the past 10 days that they have had this year. Crops are improving very much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
,,AsoNs To CONVENE

The Monroe county Masonic con ference will be held at FranKAIn Wednesday and Thursday, July II and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
BARBECUE IS SUCCESS


Visitors From All Parts Of County
 Attend Celebration At Fulton
 FULTON, Ala, July 7.-(Special Leased Wire.-The barbecue given by the Woodman of the World on the Fourth of July was quite a sue cess Visitors from all parts of the county were present. A band from Mobile furnished the music through out the day for those who wished to dance. The crowd was entertained with two baseball games. the Fulton team playing Walker Springs, Wake Springs won both games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
TO ENTER RITSINESS

W. p. Davis, who for a long time has been one of the clerks for the Jackson Lumber company in store No. ' of this place, has resigned to open business of his own in York, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
Plan Bitter Congressional Fight For LoOer Rail Valuation
BILL JOHNSTON ISr WORLD NET CHAMP AFTER EASY WIN
Americans Furnish Exhibition Of BIeacher "Rooting"
 At Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England, July 7.- Under the royal eyes of King George and Queen Mary, Americans not only dominated the tennis courts Satur- day during the all-England finals, with William NJ. Johnston's capture cf the worlds lawn tennis title, but also swept the spectators stands with an infectious exhibition of bleacher applause.
 Selecting as their favorites for the afternoon EnElands adored flap per" doubles team, Joan Austin and Evelyn Colyer, hundreds of Amer jeans scattered in the throng of 1O.- GOO that watched the last days play cheered the petite English girls up- roariously in their hopeless match against Suzanne Lenglen and Eliza beth, Ryan for the women's team crown.
 Johnston's victory over Francis T Hunter, a fellow American, was easily smashed out by the little CaN- fornian GO, 6-3, 6l. His triumph in the last all-England tourney carrying with 1t the world cham pionship, crowns his recent victory in the French clay court singles Hunter was helpless before the champions low trajectory criss-cross shots to the baseline corners,
 No Need for Pep
 This defeat of one American by another did not give the American contingent in the stands their op- portunity to demonstrate how d crowd behaves at college. football or a baseball game. But after Mllc Lenglen and Miss Ryan had ta.,,.. Gt trg tyI from thp hnh- haired and youthful appearine Misses Austin and Colyer, the root CTS got their chance as the latter rallied and took game.
 Tear 'em up. Evelyn.' and Rip Elm Up, Joan" rang out from the Americans, punCtuated by war wboops and shrieks that entrusted strangely with the decorous hanI- clapping of King George and those who apnlauded as he did.
 For few minutes the scene re- sembled the attempt of q big league ing pitcher. Perhaps the veteran women doubles combination was q trtfle upset by the noise, for the "flapper" attack continued; the bobbed hair duo was in every corner of the court, and two more games were chalked mp for the young Eng fish girls in rapid succession.
  Suzanne Steadies Down
 At this point Mile. LonGlen, much in the manner of a baseball field captain trying to steady a nervous pitcher. called Miss Ryan to the baseline and delayed the play for a fuil minute while she chatted with her partner, Then the veterans pro ceeded to win the womcn's doubles championship with the loss of but oLe more game. 6-3. G-1. The cham pions received good hand, but once more the Americans were in eNi- dence with a thunderous ovation for the girlish runners-up.
 England's high moments during the afternoon, overshadowed lit tie by the American victory, came when Randolph Lycett, one of Brit aims tennis aces, starred in two triumphs In the finals. With l.. A. Godfree, he won the mems doubles championship, and with Miss Ryan took the mixed doubles. Miss Ryan was also twice a victor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
WILL, TEACH CLLASIC

Chess will be taught the patrons of the movies in Berlin in hundred meter long lessons. One German movie producer announces that he will shortly issue a series of reels portruying the principal moves and problems of the famous chess mas ters of ali countries. The sub titles will oude'voI to make the game clear to the noviGcs and at she sGme time enlighten the veteran players on the why's and wherefores of the methods Of such stars as Capablanca. Aechine, I.asker. Yates, Rubenstcin and RzCscheWski.