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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
PLAN ROAD WORK
Highways Running Through Opp Will
 Bo Coated With Gravel


 Bc Coated With Gravel
 OPP, Ala, March 15.-State high ways running through Opp will be coated with gravel shortly. Sixty-five cars are now being discharged here.
 Conducts Class-Rev. c. s. Thomas, pastor of the Baptist church, is conduct ing class study of the Winning of Christ" The Women's Missionary Study class are studying "Judson, the Pioneer" The Sunshine band is also accomplishing much in the way of study.
 Clubs tertained-Members of the Bridge club were entertained by Mir. and Mrs. E. E. Kelly with 25 present. The As You Like It club was enter tained by Mrs. T. W. Wilson at sev- eial tables of rock. A number of guests were present.
 Raise Funds-Parent-Tea were hosts at q breakfast rock party given at the school auditorium. Proceeds will be used for the school library. Refreshments. were served. Officers elected for the. As You Like It club, include Mrs. T. w. Wilson, president {; Mrs. George Bryan, secretary, and Mrs. J. c. WOOdham, treasurer.
 ClaseSs Meet-Christian nature in church work was the subject of the meeting held by the Woman's Mission ary study class with Mrs. ChVfles Dean as hostess. Members indulged in in- teresting discussions. Baptit Women's Missionary society met in circles at the homes of Mesdames Nj. E. Denson, Harris Morrow, Charles Stanley, J. c. Mcleod. Mission subjects were dis cussed. A number of visitors were present at the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU).

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, March 15--- Robert R. Rust of New York. presi- dent of the Central Foundry and Cen tral Iron and Coal company, has spent the past week at Holt, inspecting the properties of the companies and confer ring with local officials.
 Following his departure an official announcement was made Saturday night by the Holt office of the Central Iron and Coal company that large addi- tion will be added at once to No. 3 pipe founrdy. The addition will be 140 feet wide by APO feet long with a cupola house 4Ox60 feet, of same fire proof construction as that of No. 3 foundry, built entirely of steel, brick and concrete, part tile roof and steel sash with wired glass. as
 With this addition No. foundry will measure 140xS00feet long, plus two three-story cupola houses, each 40x60 feet, making the building one of the largest pipe foundries in the south.
 Work on the building has already
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
TRAFFIC MANAGER
 ASSUMES DUTIES
Expects To Effect Saving In
 Florence Freight Rates

FLORENCE, Ala, March 15.-John R. Meeks arrived in Florence last night from Corinth, Miss, and this morning assumed his new duties in charge of the traffic bureau as the assistant to Secretary Jones of the Chamber of Commerce. Mir. Meeks expects to eff feet correction in freight rates to and from Florence that will result in a very considerable saving to local ship pers.
 100 Per Cent Raised-The Florence district of the North Alabama confer ence of the Methodist church is 100 per cent officially pledged on it's quota toward the $1O,000,000 superannuated endowment fund now being raised by the church. Dr. J. s. Robertson is presiding elder of the Florence district
 Grant Better-H. H. F. Grant, who was truck on the head by falling tim Der the first of last week and has been lying unconscious at the Coffee hos pital in Florence, regained conscious ness last night and was able to speak a word or so intelligently..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
MORGAN GETS MORE
 FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS
Driver Badly Hurt When Truck
 Turns Over

HARTSELLE, Ala, March 15.-(Spe- cial. l.)-The county superintendent of education has just received notice that Morgan county's shares in the revolv- ing fund, to the amount of $4,S53, and also $500 extra on the county super visor's salary. This will enable the superintendent to pay all expenses this year.
 Farm Meeting Held-The business men of Hartselle and nearby farmers attended an agricultural meeting here today.
 Truck Turns Over-Erwin Dutton, employed by the Texas Road company, was seriously injured when the truck which he was driving turned over on the Bee Line highway, near Lacon, Fri day afternoon.
 UndergOes OperatiOn-Dr. W. H. LOvelady underwent an operation at the Benevolent hospital in Albany, Tues day night for appendicitis.
 Discusses MOrmOnism-Mrs. Lula Loveland Shepard of Salt Lake City, Utah, lectured at the First Baptist church an MOrmOnism.
 Make Social Survey-Miss Marjorie Patton and Miss Elizabeth Wooten, Ileiu WOFkers IOE Lne 1nStlLute OI OOclal and Religious Research this week studied this community.
 Back From Haiti-Mrs. Joseph c. Gill, after an absence of three years in Port au Prince, Haiti, where her husband, Lieutenant Gill, was stationed for that period, arrived in Hartselle Friday, the guest of her mother. Mrs. J. H. Corsbie, for several months.
 Restrict Jitney Drivers-The city council this week prohibited jitney drivers from soliciting customers from the Louisville and Nashville railroad in and around the Louisville and Nash vile depot. The ordinance was intro- duced at the request of the Louisville and Nashville.
 Orchestra Praised ..e SerInaders, local musical organization, are at- tracing much attention kere vii. their splendid orchestra, with Mrs. Ralph Barclift as director.
 Inspects TrOOpers-Captain Holt of New Orleans this week inspected the Joe Wheeler Troopers.
 To Entertain Institute--Plans are be- ing made to entertain the Decatur Epworth League Institute at Falkville on March 21-22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
MAGIC CITY FIRM
 GETSPAVING JOB.
Water Pressure To Be Taken Up With Highway
 Board
i, TENNESSEE WALLET RUnEAUl

( ALBANY-DECATuR, Ala. March 15. The Independent Paving company of Birmingham, which is already doing considerable street pssins here. was awarded contract by the Albany county Friday night to pave Fourth and Fifth avenues, west, The council also directed the mayors w. A Brit- tian. and City Attorney" Melvin Huston to go to Montgomery next Mond&y to attend the hearing before the Alabama public service commission on the mat ter of water pressure here.
 Outline Church Work-O Outlines of the work of the Sunday School sssocia- tfon in Alabama were given here Fri day afternoon and evening by fly ing squadron, composed of w. c. Pearse, international secretary of the World association; Dr.. J. E. billiard of Birmingham, and T. V. Ellzey, sec retary of the Alabama. council of Chris tian education.
 To Present Flag---W -Winona council, Junior Order of American Mechanics, will present the. Decatur high school with flag and Bible Sunday after noon, March g. ! On Sunday,s March 16, the members of the order will pre- sent flag and Bible to the school af Danville. At the ceremony here. Judge William E. Fort of Birmingham will make the address presenting the Bible, while Captain R. A. Burleson of Hart. selle will present the flag. The flag will be received by F. A. Lynee, chair man of tine board of education, and Professor W. ". Benson, superintend- ent of schools, will receive the Bible.
 Plan Ball League Representative of various Sunday schools of the Twin Cities will meet at the Y. M. c. A. Sunday afternoon to plan their sched- ule for the new Sunday school base ball league.
 To Direct Laboratory-Dr Andrew J. Terolio of Birmingham will succeed Miss Nina Eldridge as director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory about April l.
 < w. c. Pearce To Speak-Ail men of the Twin Cities were extended an in vitation Saturday to attend a joint meeting Sunday morning at the Gen. tral Baptist church when W. c. Pearce, noted Sunday school speaker, will deliver an address.
 Store Robbed-A store in Cullman was robbed Friday night, according to Dr. R. c. Cleere of that city who was here Saturday. He said plate glass window. of one of the business houses was broken and a considerable amount of stock, including fountain pens, knives and similar products were taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
STEEL EXPERTS
 COMING To CITY
WiII Inspect Cooperation Prop-
 ertiss Here And Tn

MOBILE, Ala, March (Spcisi. Leased Wire. Hurried .preparations to entertain traffic agents of the United States Steel; cQrporatiotT of New Yotk, Cleveland and Pittsburg, who are. sched- tuIed to spend al fof Thursday in Aio- bile making sp Inspection of part ia cilities and pr6psFty of the large cor poration Atl Chickasaw, were started by the traffic Apartment of the Cham Der of Commerce today following re .ceipt of information from H. G. Bar clay of the Louisville and Nashville railroad that the experts had decided to make Mobile their first stop after leaving Birmingham Wednesday night. with the eSannouncemeiit the United States Steel corporation agents would be herr, specula ton aa to the main purpose of the visit was started, due to the fact that the cor .poration retains controlSof the modern little city of Chickasaw, where many ships were turned out during the war, and because the firm does . large busi- ness with the local port
 : Ihformation regarding their visit wal meager. They will hold . conference ir Birmingham Monday, Tuesllay and Wednesday v and win arrive in Mobile early Thursday morning, going on te New Orleans where port facilities win be inspected. The trafficsmen are con. |nected with various organizations which are subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation. The corporation has large holdings in Alabama, being in. terested in many huge plants in the Birmingham district.
 Names of traffic experts represent. ing Pittsburg firms follow: J. M. Nor ris, National Tube company; J. l., Neely, American Sheet and Tin Plats company; F. F. Mooney, American Sheet and Tin. Plate company; w. 6. Guy, Carnegie Steel company; Y. M. Guy, Universal Portland Cement com pany; J. " Stnyers, general freight agent of the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad; 0. L.%Cordes, division freight agent of the American Steel and Wire company; 8. B. Duff, National Tube company. One representative will come from Cleveland and two from New York city.
 The moment traffic department of ficials ascertain the time of arrival of the Steel corporation agents, and if their engagemefits during the day will permit entertainment while here, q program will be mapped out, it was stated today at the Chamber of Con- mrece
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
SILHOUETTES
 OF CAPITAL
4sTATE CAR1TAI RuKEku1

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 1D.
 The theory, thatthe laws of nature can not be departed from without a reac. tion being felt somewhere Is uphcld by statistics from the annual fsport of State Fire Marshal c. E. Johnson. The figures show that the raising of chickens by artificial means, independent cf tho hen, helped to swell the total fire loss of Alabama for the last fiscal year.
 < Among the causes of fires listed in the report, tbere are II cases where the conflagrations originated from chicken breeders, The report of the fire marshal showed also that three fires originated from oyerheated smokehouses. and other starting points of fires listed in the re- port included, smoking, p; sparks from locomotives, 4; match carelessness, 2 /; electric irons, IT; fireworks. g; care lessness with gasoline; lamp ex- plosi6ns, 14 oil stove explosions, s2S !; lightning, 15; incendiary. 39. ..y /
 An interesting feature of the report deals with the burning of school bdild- ings. There is "a deep seated 6pposi- tion among certain persons of the state to compulsory education, and in some cases this has been iiaBed with the burning of schools, but mot sin many cases," the report stated 5. A z <.
 Civic clubs Of Alabama apparently need fear no falling Off in the available material for their leadership and tired minded of theif dhty to their dependents and descendauts as of yore, according to figures today from the state insurance department. These Sgares show that the number of insurance agents licensed up to March 15 was 10,O43, compared with $500 for the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16

without classification as to primary or interstate and secondary or inter- county, but that such classification shall be made at such time as may seem advisable.
 Subject To Surveys
 70. That approval of routes on the system of federal-aid highways sub- mitted by a state as. touching certain specified control points is not to be construed as approval for construction on the loca tion shown on the map be- tween such control points, but such To- cation for construction shall be sub ject to later determination in the light of location surveys and other pertinent information which may develop.
 "The location for construction of sec tions of route between the control points will be considered project by project as project statements are sub mitted, and each project will be ex, amined in the same way and will be subject to the same requirements as heretofore.
 "3. That any errors or omissions shall be subject toscorrection.
 ''4 That the mileage computed as constituting [ per centum of the total highway mileage of each state is based solely upon the certificate submitted by the state highway department of the total highway mileage of such state as shown by the records. of the state high way department thereof at the time oi the passagSsof the federal highway ,act
 "5. That where the mileage embraced in the system of federal-aid highway. shown on the map submitted by a statt is less than per centum of the tOta highway mileage of such state, addi tional routes may subsequently, be sub mitted for eohsideration and appfOva within the per cent limit" q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
Holt Pipe Plant Addition
 WiuEnploy 400 More Men
Birmingham Concern Will Furnish Steel Fo | Three-Story, Modern Building. Houses
 & For Employes Also To Be Built

been started. A. Laycocks& Son have contracted to dismantle. remove and re- build a large cleaning mill building to make room for the new foundry. In- gals Iron Works company of Birming- ham has the contract for the structural steel building to be erected.
 To Add 4oe Men-when this build- ing is completed the Central Foundry company plant at Holt will require a working force of not less than 1000 men, employing at present 600 men. Contracts covering the construction of large number of new houses have also been let and work has commenced. A. Laycock & Son are constructing 20 five room dwellings for white employees, these houses are to be modern in every respect, with bath rooms and full sani- tary sewerage.
 The I. M. Crum company of Bir- mingham is building 50 four-room houses for colored employees. Thou sands of dollars will be expended in the improvements s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
LEE COUNTY WILL GET RAILROAD WORK
Central OftGeorgia To Straight
 en Line Near Opelika

OPELIKA, Ala, March 15.--(Spe. cial Leased Wire, 1.-The Central of Georgia railway is planning extensive Improvements in. it's roadbed in Lee county. The work calls for an expendi- ture of $5,O00, 900 in shortening, improv. ing and changing alignment of tracks between Opelika and Birmingham. There will be no change in the present alignment of tracks between Opelika and Columbus except as to raising and lowering grades as needed.
 The principal improvement will be- gin immediately west of Opelika. The new line of track will diverge as much as 1,5O0 feet in some points from the present line and at other points there will be no divergence from the present line. The present grades will be cor rected where needed. These improve ments will result in straighter road bed and better grades and will greatly increase hauling capacity of the heavy freights and passenger trains.
 A. c. Bennett-A. c. Bennett, one of the best known farmers of Lee county, died at his home, in the north part of Lee county, Saturday morning, after 8 lingering illness of three months. The deceased was 79 years of age: was born in Lee county, where he has lived all his life. He was a prominent Confed- crate veteran, taking part in the ac- tivities of the local camp. He is sur vived by his widow, four sons, three daughters, A grand children and six great grand children. The funeral will be held Sunday morning at Liberty Baptist church with interment in Lib erty cemetery Rev. W. B. Coffield will officiate.
 Marshall To Speak-Rev. E. F. Mar shall, presiding elder of Eufaula dis trict, will deliver a lecture at Trinity Methodist church Sunday night on his travels in the holy land last year.
 Present COmedy-The Dramatic club of Woman's college, Montgomery, pre-. scented a three-act comedy at Palmer hall, Friday night, entitled, Honor Rriphtn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
c. o. P. CONVENTION
 IS SET AT JASPER
Musgrove Gets 3,O61 Votes In
 Walker County
fIAsPER RuREAul

..
 JASPER, Ala, March 15.-The re publican executive committee of Walker county met in Jasper Saturday morning to make plans for selecting delegates from the district to the national converl- tion of the party at Cleveland in June. It was decided ohold the convention on May IT. ss
 MusgrOye Wins Walker--Voters of Walker county turned out Tuesday in the democratic preferential primary in far greater numbers than was expected. Voting was very brisk from early morfi- ing until the polls closed. The official count for Walker county was anr nounced by the democratic executive committee as follows: Dinsmore S0, Musgrove 3,061, Underwood 006.
 To Present Play-Never before have the people of Jasper been given such q treat as they will get next Friday even. ing at the local high school auditorium. This play is known as the Jasper Jol- lies"
 Hurt In Fall-rChaFlie Rodhan, age 35, well-known citizen of Manchester, fell last Friday morning while on d telephone poll. According to reports, the post broke with him, falling on q railroad track, knocking out one of hiA eyes. He was rushed to hospital and it is believed he is in serious condi- tion,
 Drug Store -Cordova will get a new drug store. Happy Holiday iS opening up one.
 Flooring Completed-The flooring of the Warrior river bridge at Lyns Park has been completed
 Delay FarmerS-The snow storm of Thursday will delay farming operations, the farmers stated Saturday.
 Schools To ClOse-According to "a statement made at tn ecounty superin- tendent of education's office in Jasper Saturday, 12 more Walker county schools will close next Friday. n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
| NEGRO SENTENCED
 TO HANG FRIDAY
Charge With Staying Aged
 Montgomery Woman

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 15.- Benny Cantelou, negro, convicted here for the murder of Mrs. Susan Mastin, member of a prominent family of this county, will pay the death penalty on the gallows at the county jail early next Friday morning pnless Governor Brandon intervenes in behalf of the prisoner.
 The date of execution, March 21, was fixed when the supreme court, few weeks ago, upheld the circuit court. Cantelou was convicted on circumstan- tial evidence gathered by Sheriff Phelps force. He is alleged to have brutally killed Mrs. Mastin, an elderly woman and invalid, as she sat in a chair in her home in the Davenport community near the line of Montgomery and Lowndes county.
 Cantelou still says he is innocent. Since the supreme courts action the negro has been baptized while pris- Oner at the county jail.
 TURN DOWN OFFER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
NEGRO IS ELECTROCUTED Comes In Contact With Wire Blown
 Down

GOODWATER, Ala, March 15.- Especial. )-Clarence Stearns. age IA, negro, was instantly killed here last night by coming in contact with a T5O volt wire of the municipal light plant. The wire was on the sidewalk near the depot of the Central of Georgia Rail. way. and had been down, it is said for more than 24 hours. Henry Slaush- ter, uncle of the dead boy, was along at the time and he was badly injured also.
 Farm Work Behind-Farm work in this section is far behind. Very little blowing has been done since Christ mas. owing to the frequent rains. Most all ia" oats were killed by the hard freezes and. few spring oats have been sown. Farmers are contemplating plant ing large cotton crop again. and use of large amount of commercial fer. tilizers will he used, from present in dicatiOnS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
NEW CODE READY
Selma Ordinances COdified Into S alA vnllInnA -

Selma Ordinances COdified Into Sin
 gle volume
 SELMA; Ala, March 15.-(Special.) )
 A copy of the new Selma code will be submitted to "a committee of the Selma council for approval and in- spection at it's next meeting. The laws have been compiled and codi- fled in a single aolume by Recorder Craig for a more intelligent under standing.
 Deacon Resigns--John Axford, for g years chairman of the board of deac0ns for the First Presbyterian church of Selma, has resigned and J. F. Day has been elected to fill his place. Omar Mitchell, secretary, and Rivers Ross, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
DOCTORS IN SESSION
AIbertViIIe Civitan Club Holds Its
 Annual Ran0uet

ALBERTVILLE, Ala, March 15.- Especial. )-The Marshall County Med ical association, of which Dr. Morton of Boaz is president. held an all day ses- sinn here on Tuesday. Dr. E. M. Hyatt, local physician; Drs. Couch of Gunters- vile and Noell of Boaz all read papers.
 Enjoy Banquet-The local Civitan club enjoyed the bi-monthly banquet at the Eichelberger House on Thurs day evening, with a full attendance.
 Give Reception in it's every appointment was the reception given by Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Walder, at their pretty home on Miller street, Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
HIT BY FIRE TRUCK Man Injured As Result Of Crash At Phenix City

PHENIX CITY, Ala, March 15.-- Especial. )-While en route to fire Friday Columbus fire truck operated by Harry Lawrence crashed into an automobile seriously injuring John Lawson of this city. The machine occupied by Mir. Lawson was said to have been backing from the east side of the street when the accident oc- cured. Lawson is understood to have been painfully bruised about the legs and body as a result of the crash. He was immediately brought to his home in Phenix City. t-..t.
 Stills Smashed-After, search of about an hour near the Opelika road near Phenix City, three stills, of 1,800, 1,25O and 750 gallons capacity were destroyed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
INTERESr. IN REVIVAL Mobile Pastor Conducts Meeting Al
 Hartford

HARTFORD, Ala, March 15.-(Spe' cial. )-In spite of the indictment weath' CT this week large crowds have attend ed the meeting at the Baptist church which have been conducted by Dr. John w. Philips of Mobile.
 Wilson Discussed-The Clifford La nier chapter of the U. D. c. met at the home of Mrs. R. E. Bryan with Mrs. H. Radford as leader on the life of Woodrow Wilson. Two of his favor ite hymns were sung. Mrs. $. F. Lee sang Abide With Me" and Miss Nel- lie Windham sang "Day Is Dying in the West"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
PLAN WEEVIL CONTROL

GRUNE HILli. Ala, MATCH I0.- Especial Leased Wire. "A boil weevil control meeting in combination with a better poultry demonstration has been announced here for March 19, when w. D. Barton, district extension agent {; Dr. w. E. Hines, state entomologist, will speak on boil weevil problems and control; John Ivey, poultry expert, will speak on chicken raising; J. NJ. Moore, commissioner of agriculture, and w. l.. Henderson, industrial agent for the Southern railroad, are also on the pro gram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
Oner at the county JaII.
 TURN DOWN OFFER
BrewtOn To Make Road Pave Part Of
 Street

BREWTON, Ala, March 15.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )-Refusing terms off, fered by the railroad company, the city council voted to turn down an offer to remove the trackage from the principal city street. The railroad will be re- Quired to pave their holdings included in the Sanit Joseph street venture. The company had offered to remove the tracks were it exempt from paving, and its right of way recognized to extend 50 feet on either side of the track. The company offered to lease it's right of way occupied by city streets for three years.
 Brandon Speaks-Gov. William W. Brandon delivered an address to the Brewton Woodmen of the Dorld here Thursday at a banquet honoring the chief executive.
 Fair Plannedl-Plans have been com pleted for the Escambia county fair which begins March 21.