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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14

CHICAGO, August 13.-Cantaloupes; New Mexico standard flats, S1. 50 01. .SS; Jumbos, sl.75; pony flats, s1.25.
 Peaches: Georgia 6s and buSheln, $2. 50 G2.75; Arkansas bushels, ring packed, 8 U3 .25.
 Apples: Illinois, Duchess and Transpar- ents ls 6ocgS1; 2s 35 G soc.
 Potatoes Kansas ana Missouri sacked Irish CoDblers. S3H2 20; Early Ohios, <l-5o g1.65.
 Watermelons: Georgia and Texxs 1s to 90 pound average, s3.25 94. 50; aa to A pound average, $4. 26.
 Tomatoes: St. Louis and Illinois flats, rtpes, 50 GSoc.
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RAW SILK

NEW YORK, August 1s.-Raw silk irregular. Prices per pound: Kansasi Best No. l, $7.15Q7.sO; Kansai, No. I, fi- s7;1o@7.25; shinshu, No. l. s7O5Q 1:15; Canton extra A, 14-16, s700Q7.10. deer, $S.50Q9.1O
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SPOT COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. August 1S-Spot cot ton quiet 25 points higher. Sales on the spot T. to arrive none. Low middltng, 23 25; middling, 24.25c; good midding, 24.75c. Receipts. 204; stock 4314o.
 NEW YORK. August 1s.-spot cotton was quiet; middling, 25 16c.
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RICE MARKET

NEW ORLEANS, August 1S-Rough rice firm: sales. III sacks Honduras. soc i; l2s sacks Carolina, 4.l5c. Receipts 722 sacks. Millers receipts S41 sacks Clean rice firm; sales. 1893 pockets Blue Rose. receipts. 2.146 pockets Bran and polish unchanged
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GRAIN N

Birmingham Grain Col No. white-yeilow corn, $1.2001.31 Mo-. white oats. 670T0c. Seven per cent cotton seed meal $4l 46, Wheat shorts, S43G4b.
 Bran wheat, $3s040. Corn feed meal. y4304s. Cotton seed hulles. 1s-loo lb. sacka. ss4 626. Cornmeal. S2.a4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
DRY GOODS

NEW YORK. August l3.--Japan raw silk markets were weaker. Local prices were down. Canton silks were higher. Burlaps were unchanged in Calcutta but weaker here. Cotton cloth p~ces were firm. with some sales made advances Raw wool held firm and there was a slight artivitv in wooi~a olath~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14

HIDES AND WOOL No. Green Salt hldes-Sc. No. 9 Green Salt Hides-7c- No. l Green Fresh Hides. Sc. No Green Fresh Hides--5c. No. Dry Flint Hides-13c. No. 2 Dry Flint Hides-12c. No. l Dry Salt Hides-12c. No. 2 Dry Salt Hides-1lc, Sheep Skins--16c cQSl. Goat Skins-10 D30c. Hog Skins-10 W15c. Horse HIdes-$l02. 50. Tallow--4 Q6c. Beeswax-23Q O. 25c. Clear Grease Wool--30@ 32c. Ginseng-Wild. $SG10. Clear Washed Wool-40 @ 42c. Bury Wool-l5Q lSc.
 HAY No. 1 Johnson grass, $24Q2e. No. 1 timothy hay. s30Q3z. tf Choice alfalfa. $3Sq40 Johnson grass and alfalfa mixed. $2S G3O. Wheat straw. s1S92o.
 FISH
 (Standerd Fish Company Gray Snapper-Per h., 14c. Red Snapper-Per h., Flo. Spanish MackerePer h.. 22c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
NEW YORK BONDS

NEW YORK, August 13.-Following are todays high, low and closing prices of bonds the New York Stock LXchange, and the total sales of each bond:
 RniIANnY nnh Mlsrallnnenua
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MONEY MARKET

NEW YORK. August l3.-Call money steady; high A, low 4& ruling rate A closing bid IA, offered at s, last loan 4%. call loans against acceptances Az Time loans firm: mixed collateral, 50 to go days. A. to months. 5A; prime com mercial paper, 5@5A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
BOND MARKET
UNITED STATES BONDS

Readers should note that Liberty bonds are quoted in dollars and thirty seconds of dollars Instead of dollars and cents. The fractions are designated by giving the numerator only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
Trading Was Mostly Professional h One O Dues Sessions or 7h
NEW YORK CURB

NEW YORK. August 13.-Following is the official list of transactions on the New York Curb Exchange, giving all stocks and bonds traded in:
 lndustriaIs
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NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW GORh, August 13.-Following are todays sales, high, low and closing prices of stocks listed on the New 1orK stock Exchange:
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STEEL. aUoTATONs

NEW YORK, August 1s--steeI prices, f. O. b. Pittsburg, per 100 pounds: Blue annealed sheets, $33 10; galvanized, $50 5.l0 black sheets, S3-76G3-S6; steel bars, $2. 2.40G2.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
LOCAL SECURITIES
STATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS

STATE AND MUNICIUAL BUNDs
 Bid. Ask. Alabama 31as 1856 ......... 33 ST Alabama 4s, 1858 ............ 93 s6 Alabama 4hs, 1s30-35. 42594.4o basis. City of Birmingham, 4.6096.oo oasis. Jefferson county. 4.508e basis Jefferson county warrants b.25 96.2b basis
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RInIrR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August I3.- Flour, l0c higher; family patents, $6 10 @ 6 40: shipments, 44.s53 barrels. Bran, $22 Q 22. 50-
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NAVAL, STORES

SAVANNAH, Ga, August 1S-Turpen- tine firm. ssc. Sales S4S; receipts, BPS i; shipments, ITO; stock. 14,25O. Resin firm i; sales. no; receipts, 92S shipments s25 stock, 9S,123. Quote: B to M, s4.55; N s4 80; VIC. $5 IS; wv. $5 25.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, August 1s.-Tur- pentine firm, s9kc; sales, 433; receipts,
 Resin steady; sales, 605; receipts, 1927; shipments, 1,617; stock. 111,497. Quote B to l, S4. b7la; K, 4.60; Nj, S4.621a N, $4.S0; wv, S5.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS
BANK STOCKS

Amer IT. & Ssv. Bank ...210 225 Bir. IT. & Say. Co ..........225 250 Fed. Blk. & IT. Co. (par 1o) .. 10 Il First Nat. Bank, Fairfield ....l40 l56 N. B'ham IT. & Say. Bank ....15o 166 Traders Nat. Bank .......... 200 225
 INSURANCE STOCKS
 Ala. Nat. Life tpar 10) ...... IA IS Pro. Life lns. (par lo) ...... 20 25
 MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
 Ala. Power Co. per cent pfd.. 9S Ala. IT., It. x P. common .... 19 23 Amer. Bakeries Co. .........125 140 Avondale Mills common ......650 $50 Avondale Mills pfd. ...........l06 no Bess. Coal, Iron & Land Co. .. 55 65 Bir. Realty Co. .............136 160 Sir. w. w. Co.,. per cent pfd. .l0l lO6 Elmwood Cemetery Co. ...... 70 S5 Fairfield Land Co., .......... 40 50 Jefferson County Bank ....... ! Is Loveman, Joseph & Loeb .... S3 90 Morris Plan Bank ............100 105 Nat. Cast Iron Pipe Co. ......l00 ll0 Southeastern Express Co. s5 100
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CHICAGO VEGETABLES

DULUTH, August 1S.--Ciosing f1ax: Sep tember, 80: October, $2-27; Novem Der S2. 26b {; September. $2. .24.
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IONDON MONEY
BAR SIIVE,

LONDON, August 13.-Bar silver, 31 1-16d per ounce. Money. 2h per cent discount rate. short bills SQ8A per cent three months bills, 3-16@3A per cent.
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INTERIOR MOVEMENT
LOCAL MARKETS

Apples-winesap l3s. 15o. 1e3 box. s4 50; 175 and smaller. box. s4. 50.
 Bananas-Per h.. 7hc.
 Beans-Lima. California, regular, b.. Michigan. lb., 1oc: red kidney h.. 12o; pink, h., Sc.
 Peas-Caifornia back-eyed. h.. 6%c.
 Cabbage-Crate, $4.
 Evaporated Apples-se1an brand, 12Mc, 5O-lb. box. N. l.. 11hc; 6U-l5 oz.. N. r., lie.
 Evaporated Peaches-so-lb. box, N. r., Il he, 5O-l5 ov., N. r.. 21c.
 Peaches-Practically peeled. 30-11. oz. case. $S.5O.
 Grapefruit-54 box. s4.75: s4-70-So box. $5; 46 box, $4.6o.
 Lemons-California. box. $10.6o; import ed, box, Ss. 50.
 Onions-White Texas. crate. 34; yello V Texas. crate. SS.75.
 Oranges-Florida Val, 176-smaller, S7; Florida Val, l6U, S6 50; Florida, 126 box. so; California Val. l76-smaiier. 50; lov. s5.75, l26 $6.
 Pineapple-lrsh. old. h.. shs
 PeaGuts-Ala. raw, h., Sc; roasted, h.. Shc. virginia raw, lb., lVc; roasted. h., 12c.
 Frunes-California 4O-6o. 25 ib,.. lb., l6Ac. California bV-6O, 20 lbs.. h.. Al sc i. CaiLornia 60-7O. 20 lbs, b. 13Ac: S6-ll oz., pItted, l5c; 25 lbs. 60-so. h., He; 70 lbs. 60-7O. h.. 1Ohc; 50 lbs. 6O-eo. lp., l4c.
 Raisins-144-5c, seedless. s4, 50; 26 Ibs loose, seedless. 13hc; seedess 5O-9 oz., SAC; seedless. 60-l5 oz.. 1bc.
 Irish Potatoes-New red. No. 1, axe; No. 7. h.. Ike; white, h.. 4Ac.
 Tomatoes-rancy, crate, S5; choice. ;4: Mississippi, crate. $2. 50.
 Cautaloupes-CallIorn pony, S4.6O; standard, S6. 50.
 Peaches-Cnoice. s2. 25: fancy. ,s.6o.
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HORSES AND MULES

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL. August fs.-- 7 Horses and mules. steady. Horses; Good
 good drafts. 500 l4o; good to choice chunks, s7o @1oo; medium to good chunks ,s4o97o; choice southern horses. $50 q 75i IS to r hands, siM Ssso; sugar is -i te .16.2 hands s175Q226: mino Ib+ 10 l6,a ,hands, s1259175; top cotton lb,2 to i'd .hands. S1So 015o; cotton l5 to lb2 hands. p$100 125; cotton small. t5oU76
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14

(Swift x Col Silver Leaf Pure Lard-Per lb., 13hc. Jewel Shortening-Pe b., Qlsc. Brookfield Butter-Per h., 43c. Premium Skinned Hams-Per h., 27c. Premium Regular Hams-Per h.. 2ic. Pork Loins-ter h., 20W22c. Bacon-Per h., 25Q32c. Eggs-Per doz.. candled. 31c.
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LIVE STOCK MARKET

 NEW YORK, August 13.-Bar silly, 631sc. Mexican dollars, 4s1sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES

NEW ORLEANS, August I3.-The mar ket closed lower. Spots, 24 25c, up 25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-14

r,s EAST ST. LOUIS. Ill, August 12-Hog
 treceipts. 1300o; active, generally 20 @ soc
 hhigher; top. $s. 35; bulk desirable 160 to il 200 pound averages sS .25 QS 80; 21O to ' 24O pounds, $s s.10Gs.25; 240Q270 pounds tl S7 90q8: :1O; pigs mostly 15 G25c higher Ibulk, S7Q7. 75; packer sows, 10 Q15c high Ter. hulk S6m6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
BOOKER GOES TO PRISON

Kilby prison will soon enclose within It's walls a prisoner from DeKalb county charged with mak- ing what is sometimes termed booze in provincial America and who is appropriately named BGozer. Alvin Booker is the full name of the pris- oner and he has received a sentence of year and a day to a year and three months on a charge of illicit distilling. John Duran, another De Kalb county man, received at a re- cent term of court the same sentence for distilling, while Henry Meadows of DeKalb county, was sentenced to 21a to 4 years for distilllng, and Emanuel Sims was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for burglary. -
 Further evidence of law ehforce- ment activity In north Alabama is contained in a report received by the state convict department from Blount county, where Dave Bridges is awaiting a trip to Kilby on a charge of assault to murder, and Herd Skinner, Wilson Armstrong and Looney Hardness have received sen tences for distilhng. In Walker county Sterling Wilkinson has been given a sentence of 12 to 13 months for burglary. All of the above pris- oners will be brought to Kilby prison In a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
WORLD COURT IS SUPPORTED BY us. VETS, Is REPORTED.
American Program To Be Presented To Veterans
 Congress Announced

BRUSSELS, Sept. 3.--(By AssC ci- ated Press )-The program which the American delegation will present Co the fourth congress Of the Interua- tional Federation of War Veterans. now In session here, was made public here today. The United States rep sentatiyes will advocate:
 l. Support of the lnternationaE court of justice.
 2. Codiication of international lw.
 5. Education in the United Sta es Of a certain number of Brit sh. French, Italian and other youths of the allied nations, and reciprocal ad- vantages for American students in those countries.
 The program include no recom- mendation that the worli court be provided with the power us coercing governments 10 appear befcre 1t or of having it's Judgments executed when pronounced. but It is under stood the American delegation favors the French plan for an international police force.
 The proposal for the qualification of international law, it is believed, is likely to bring about debate on the legality of the Ruhr occupation. for the French delegates have served notice that they intend to place this question before the congress.
 Referring to the resolution adopted at the annual session at New Orleans last year that the international fed eration be represented on all the great international interallied mis- sions, Secretary General Davigneau in formed the congress that the French government alone had ac- cepted the proposition to admit mem bers of the federation to it's mis- sions. but that acceptance was made conditional cn similar action by the ether allied governments. The American, British and other govern ments replied, Secretary Davigneau said, they were considering the mat ter.
 Efforts to have the federation rep resented in the League of Nations have ben practically abandoned, in view of the qualifications for league membership defined by the treaty of Versailles, but negotiations for par ticipation in the leagues interna- tional labor bureau are proceeding favorably and it is hoped will be sue cessful.
 The committee also adopted a reso-- lution providing that the indemni-
 ties for disabilities should be thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
RURAL CARRIERS CONDUCT DOUBLE MEET AT CAPITAL
Alabama Association And Alabama Federation Ses-
 SionS Largely Attended
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Montgomery. Ala. Sent

Rural letter carriers from all parts of the state were In Montgomery Monday, the Alabama Rural Letter Carriers association and the Ala bama Federation of Rural Letter Carriers being in session here on the same day.
 About 40 men attended the first named convention and some 35 dele gates were present at the convention of the federation. A. number of in teresting addresses on the work and problems Of rural letter carriers were delivered at both meetings. The feature of the convention was a barbecue held near Montgomery at tended by members of both rural let ter carriers organizations. Senator J. Thomas Heflin and Lister Hill. congressman n-elect from the Second Congressional district, were the prin- cipal speakers.
 Both organizations were to hold a session Tuesday. concluding their meetings with election pf officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
JAPANESE SECURITIES
 DECLINE IN LONDON
Disaster Has Its Effect On London
 Stock ExchanEe

LONDON. Sept. 3.z(By Associated Press.)-The effect of the Japanese disaster on the London Stock Ex- change was an almost general decline in Japanese government and other Japanese securities, but the marking down of prices was mainly a protec- tive measure by the dealers. There has been no actual rush of sales.
 Most of the Japanese government stocks fell from F to points, but a more severe decline occurred in Tokio Electric per cent sterling bonds. which on Friday were at 115 premium, but on Monday were at 5 per cent discount to par at the open ing of business, and although the quotation narrowed to and to 2 per cent discount before the close, leading jobbers declined to make a price, pending receipt of more definite news from Tokio.
 South Manchurian Railway per cent sterling bonds. guaranteed by the Japanese government, fell from 1A discount to discount. Four mil lions in these bonds were issued at London last July at SS.
 Probably the heaviest insurance loss by the Japanese disaster will fall on the London Marine Insurance market. The earthquake risk In Japan is so great that it Is excluded from ordi- nary fire policies, and only where special earthquake insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
MORGAN HIGH OPENS
Auditorium Is Crowded With Sut-
 dents, Parents And Friends

HARTSELLE, Ala. Sept s.-(Spe- cial)-The Morgan County High school opened Monday morning for another nine months terms with one of the most promisig openings since its establishment here. The large auditorium was crowded to capacity with students, parents and friends of the institution for the opening exer- cises. After the singing of a spirited song by the entire assembly. the congregation was led in prayer by Rev. R. w. Anderson. after which the principal, J. H. Riddle, outlined the policy of the coming term. Since the erection of the high school here, he has been it's principal, with the exception. of two or three terms. During that time he was filling a like place in south Alabama. He was unanimously recalled to the princi- palship of the school here at a mass meeting held by the citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
GRAND JURY MAY CONDUCT INQUIRY OF BOXING BOUTS
Tuscaloosa Judge Mentions Matches In Charge As
 Court Is Opened
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU 1
 THE AGE-HERALD ! TuscnIoosn. Ala. Sent. 8

Judge Fleetwood Rice opened cir clit court here Monday morning and charged the grand jury. One of the features of Judge Rice's charge, of tention to a number of prize fights or boxing matches held in Tuscaloosa and Northport. He declared that be knew of no law violation, but there might easily be law violation through betting or charging for admission. During his remarks he was plainly at variance with the idea of holding such contests and back of the charge was warning that serious conse- quences might easily result. Most of the contests of which he was speak ing have been held at Barnes arena in West End and have been attended by as many as 200 persons. Volun- tary contributions have been taken up and part of the proceeds given to civic enterprises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
CHINESE SEND AID
Though Financially Destitute China
 Sends $10O,OO0

PEKING. Sept. 3.-The Chinese government, although unable to pay the salaries of it's own employees, has voted to send 100000 Mexican (about S1O0,O00) to Japan for relief work among the refugees.
 The cities of Tientisn and Shanghai are both sending supplies of food and medicine.
 The Japanese legation here has re- quested China to remove the em- Largo on rice exports which has been in force for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
TROUBLED TERRA FIRMA
Five Ea thquakes Recorded Since
 5nDaneSe Disaster

BISlt5 ELY, Cal, Sept. 3.--Five earthaVaa es, three of them of local origin nave been recorded on the seismograph of the University of Cal ifornia since the disaster which over whelmed Tokio and Yokohama. The first two were recorded Saturday night, beginning at 9:19:S3 o'clock. The second recorded started at 10:20 o'clock. Both were light and local in character.
 The third came at 25S:52 a m. yesterday and lasted until 3:1S a. m. a severe shock some thousands of miles from here. The fourth started to record at 10:20:03 a. m., and ended at 1o:20:30y a. m. The indicated source was approximately B miles distance, started at 6:59:15 D. m. yes one. Tue last one, indicating heavy shock at 8 point 4500 miles distance, started at 6:59:15 u. m. yes terdav and ended at :32 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
VILE -LONG MARCH.
 CHIEF EVENT IF
 BIC CELEBRATION
Thousands Line Streets For GadSden Parade And At-
 tend Picnic Later
GADSDEN BUREAU l THE AGE HERALD
Orranized Iab

Organized labor in the Gadsden dis trict Monday demonstrated its power and solidarity with a mile long parade down the principal business streets of Gadsden and big basket dinner at Moragne park, the latter being fea- tired with a speaking program. Thou sands lined the streets to witness the parade and the park meeting was one of the biggest gatherings or its kind the district has ever known. Con gressman M. c. Allgood and Repre- sentative c. O. Thompson were among the sneakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
STEWARDS ARE GUESTS

Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Hurst were luncheon hosts Monday evening to the stewards of the Brandon Memorial Baptist church and their wives at the on Turkey Creek. There were about 30 present. The meeting of stewards was held to discuss mat ters of the church preparatory to the north Alabama conference which will be held in Ensley, opening October 13. The church has just closed splendid conference here with the affairs Of the local institution in excellent con- ditinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
NIINEn EATALLY INLrREn

Don Daniel Is thought to be dying at local hospital as the result of injuries received in the mines of the Alabama company at Attalla. His left leg was broken in three places and his right leg in two places, while his body was bruised. It Is said cable broke and allowed a car to run over him. burying him Nnder pile of muck. The car ran distance of 100 feet before striking the man.
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AUTONOBUEs sEIZED

Two automobiles were seized by Sheriff Moon at Phenix City Satur- day. One was driven by a negro, Charlie Sheldon, and the other by George Anderson of Camp Benning, Ga. In the latter car was found three gallons of whisky, officers claim. Three other persons were in the car and all were arrested on charges of violating the prohibition law. The car was confiscated.
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FORMER CITIZEN DIES

Ben F. Philips, former well known merchant of Gadsden, died suddenly at his home in Jacksonville, Fla, late Sunday night. His body will ar rive here Tuesday morning and the funeral will be held Tuesday after noon. Burial will be at Forrest ceme- tery. MT. Phillips was 65 years old and is survived by three sons and seven daughters. He was born and reared in St. Clair county and has many relatives there.
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IMPROVEMENTS UNDER WAY

Contract for street and sidewalk Improvements, let by the city two months ago. is rapidly being com pleted, and something over six miles of fine concrete walks have been added to the amount previously built, and in addition a splendid street Is being built on the west side of town, running south to intersec. other streets entering from ths south. In all. the city has built considerably over 30 miles of concrete sidewalks, end is constantly adding to this amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
FIVE IN WRECK
Automobile PIunges Into Ditch And
 Overturns Near OpeIika

OPELIkA, Ala, Sept. 3.-(SpeciaI Leased Wire. )--The steering wheel failing to work properly caused the machine driven by Dr. B. B. Ross of Auburn on the new Waverly highway about a mile from Opelika to plunge into ditch and turn over There were four other men in the car, c. H. Davis, Manitee, Fla; Prof. H. R. Hixon of Auburn and two other men. The car was badly torn up, but with the exception of severe shaking up and slight cuts from broken glass of the windshield the occupants were not injured.
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nIns oIINN nURIED

Mrs. Annie quinn, 60, died at her home near Cobb City Sunday after noon as the result of a long illness. The funeral was held at o'clock Monday afternoon and the burial was at Oak Grove cemetery. She is sur vived by her husband, W. L. Quinn, four sons and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
AMER CAN DESTROYERS RUSHED TO ASIATIC
Ygireless Chain" To Facilitate
 Com unioation With Japan

TEKik, Sept. 3.-Admiral Ander- son. comm anding the American fleet ln Asiatic waters has rushed eight Amerlcap destroyers to Yokohama with med ral supplies.
 The pea els, now en route, are the Stewart. he Tracy, the Smith, the TllUrnpscn the Barkers the John D. Edwards he Whipple and the Borie.
 lhcy ve been ordered to estab- fish " reless chain to facilitate commun ltion with Pekin.
 The "p reless chain" method in naval ve els is effected when ships. such as 1estroyers, which have small sending pparatus, maintain fixed posts at l00-mile or more intervals, relaNing messages across a wide Etrelch af sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
TO AWARD CONTRACT

According 10 officlaI announce- ment, everything is ready for the letting of the contract for the con struction of the Cherokee county section of the Centre Gadsden high way. At the same time the contract for paving the states part of Kyle avenue in Alabama City will be awarded. Federal and state engi neers will make the final inspection of the Guntersville- Gadsden highway in Marshall county Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-04
MERCHANTS FATHER DIES

MOTHS MenkoV tather Of Henry Menkov, well-known dry goods mer- chant died at his home here Sat urday afternoon after an illness of several weaks. He was a native of Russia, but had lived in Opelika for l9 years. He Is survived by his widow and two daughters.