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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
SILHOUETTES OF STATE CAPITOL
(stats Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. g. Fertilizer tonnage in Alabama for the period October 1, 1923 to August 1, 1924, was considerably in excess of the same period for 1922-23, as indicated by sale of fertilizer tags, according to figures today from the department of agriculture.
 From October 1, 1923, to August 1, 1924, the fertilizer tonnage was 47O,- 191, while for the saAle period in 1922-23 the tonnage was 435, ,236, show ing an increase of 35,555 tons for the present season.
 In this connection it was pointed out that Alabama farmers get better fer tilizer for their money than those of any other state. Until 1923, the Ala bama law provided that fertilizer to be sold in this state must contain at least IA per cent available plant food. The 1923 law, raised this minimum require ment to 16 per cent In no other state is it higher than 12 per cent, accord ing to Commissioner J. NJ. Moore.
 Congressman J. Lister Hill of the Second district has accepted an invita- tion to deliver an address at big Ma sonic barbecue to be held at Selma Fri day. Congressman Hill is widely known as an orator and is frequently called on from over his district and from outside of it, to deliver addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
NEW AUDITORIUM
 AT JASPER ASSURED
Commissioner KrOOp Announces
 Progress Of Financing

| JASPER, Ala, Aug. 9.-(Special. J. The financing of the Carbon Hill school auditorium is assured, according to in- formation given out by authorities in charge, and it is believed that work on the new building may be started this fall.
 The matter of a satisfactory sale of the bond issue has been under way for some time through G. A. Kroop, city commissioner, and several bond buyers of southern and eastern cities, and it is said that very attractive offer has been received for the entire issue.
 Besides the money deprived from the sale of the auditorium bonds, there is an accumulated amount of several thou sand dollars which is now available for the new building, and it is thought that the building can be erected and fully paid for and possibly a sufficient sum left to provide for the proper heat ing and lighting and seating for the new building.
 The construction of the paving will be done by the Stanley and Singer Con- struction company, of Lafayette, Ala, which has a contract for large mile age through Walker county.
 Have Marrow EScape-Marvin and Lytle Carmichael, two youths who re- side on farm in the southern part of the county on the Warrior river, had a narrow escape from drowning one day this week, when a boat in which they were riding turned over while out in tbe middle of the stream. One of the boys was an expert swimmer, while the other one was not. The stream where the boat tipped over was swift and the youths had to swim for their lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
PROGRESS NOTED
 AT TUSCALOOSA
City Shows Rapid Devel- Opment, Says J. B.
 BrOsius

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Aug. 0.-Tus- caloosa has shown rapid development in the past few years, according to tho annual report of J. B. Brosius, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The population of this city has in- creased from 5,G40 in 1890, to an esti- mated 1S,4S6 in 1924, the report shows. The assessed value of the real estate of the city has increased $1,500,9I5 in. 1900, to $11, BOG, 200 in 1924. Telephone. connections have increased from G37 in 1910, to an estimated 2,050 in 1924.
 An increase in postal money orders from $244, ,402.51 in 1922 to $305,- 736.15 in 1923 is shown. Postal receipts grew from S23,505.14 in 1910 to $7S,- 345.71 in 1923.
 Enrolment in the Tuscaloosa schools was 1892 in 1915 to 3,315 at the pres- ent. Bank deposits increased from $1,- 244,512.7S in 1910 to $7,03G,67S.51 in 1924. The capital and surplus of the local banks was S401 .24G 23 in 1910, and in 1924 was $93S, ,404.43. Resources of the local banks increased from $2,- O52,773.7 fourteen years ago to $S,- 0G1 ,454.26 now.
 During the past year Tuscaloosa has built 3S9 residences and 3U new busi- ness buildings. Building permits last year totalled $1,S05, ,tG5 and realty sales totaled $3O15,000. Five miles of city streets have been paved during the past year, and 47 new businesses have come to this city in the past year, the report showed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
LETTERS SPEAKS
 AT CAMP GAINES
Auburn Experts Visit Boys
 And Girls Encampment

HEFLIN, Ala, Aug. 9.-(Special.) ) Congressman Lamar Seffers, of An niston, spent a few hours in Heflin Fri day. He was en route to Camp Gaines and girls camps for 1924 are being held this week, the representative delivering a booster address, there Friday after noon.
 l.. N. Duncan, director of the exten- sion work in Alabama, F. E. BinfOrd district agent, s. R. Doughty, poultry expert and other Auburn experts were in attendance the same day, all the visi- tors making short speeches.
 Prof. James l.. Sibley, director of club work. l.. A. Lawrence and Mrs Zelma Jackson, of Auburn, were also here Friday, en route to the camp the latter three giving a picture show at the camp on Friday evening.
 Record Tomato Grown - Arthur Vaughn. Heflin barber, has entered q contest as the champion tomato grow CT in east Alabama, pound and hall tomato having been exhibited by him on Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
FORT PAYNE SPENDS
 $3O,OOO ON SCHOOLS
Work Is Progressing Rapidly
 On New Annexes

FORT PAYNE, Ala, Aug. 9.-( (Spe- cial. Work is progressing rapidly on the high school and public school build ings, the city expending $3O,OOO on the two projects. The annex to each build ing became necessary from the fact that the congestion made teaching un- satisfactory, necessitating some OfU the pupils attending the morning session and others attending in the afternoon. About 600 pupils are expected Tn the city school this year, with upwards Of 300 at the high school.
 Session Opens MOnday-A special week of the DeKalb county circuit court will convene here next Monday, while the regular fall term of this court will not sit until Aug. IS, at which time the grand jury will be organized.
 Rain Saves COrn-The farming sec tion in the vicinity of Fort Payne is suffering from the absence of rain for several weeks, with the exception of a moderate rainfall one day last week, which served to save the late corn, while the cotton crop is not hurt by the drought.
 Civilians Want CIOcl5-The local Ciyi- tan club, after being able to put over several blocks of street paving, is turn ing their attention to other projects for the city, among which will be the pur- chase of town clock for the court house tower.
 125 Attend ReuniOn-125 persons at- tended the family reunion called by Mrs. W. T. Killian, of Lebanon, Ala, seven miles south of Fort Payne. The major ity of those who attended were members of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
s6,697 IS PAID
 ON RAMSAY FUND
State Shows Much Inter est In New Engineer
 ing Hall At Auburn

AUBURN, Ala, Aug. 8.-(Special.) ) That the awarding of the contract for the construction of the Ramsay Engi- neering building at Auburn has aroused tremendous interest throughout the state is indicated by the large number of cash contributions received during the past two weeks.
 In fact, the money in large denOmz nations has been pouring, total of $6,697, having been paid in two weeks.
 Included in the payments were four checks for 1000 each from Dr. J. H. Drake, the veteran college surgeon at Auburn; Charles D. Little, l.. F. Dick son, merchant of Opelika, and J. A. Williams of Cleveland, Ohio. Other large money gifts were received from J. T. Hudson, Felton Little, and J.(W. Wright, Jr., of Auburn, the Opdlika News of Opelika.
 Other, money gifts ranging all the way from $5 to $250 were also re- ceived during the past two weeks.
 Mir. Erskine Ramsay of Birming- ham, for whom the new building will be named, has already paid in con siderable portion of his $1O0,000 pledge. The building, when completed, will cost approximately one quarter million dollars and, it is said, will be the most modern Ind best equipped engineering building of any college or university in the south.
 Funds subscribed and now being re- ceived will be used in the construction of this building. Funds subscribed and already paid in have been used in the construction of a modern dOrmitory for boys and carpenter shop and engi- neering laboratory. Approximately $2OO,O0O was expended on these build ings. All of the funds used were sub scribed in the Greater Auburn cam paign which was launched in 1922. Checks from subscribers for the new engineering building should be made out to the Greater Auburn campaign and mailed to executive secretary, Au- burn, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
LOUISIANA SUIT . CLAIMS SSOO,O)O FROM OIL MAN
Properties Of 800 Per Cent Syndicate Seized
 At Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La, Aug. 9.-A suit involving $30O,000 was filed in dis trict court here today against s. H. Shallcross ct al, of the Shallcross 300 Per Cent Syndicate. Shallcross figured in suit in Forth Worth, Texas, sev- eral months ago.
 The petition alleges that total of $500, 900 was obtained illegally through this synidacate, while Shallcross and others associated with him are not resi- dents of Louisiana, and an application for writs of attachment against the va rious banks of the city and for the seizure of real estate was granted by Judge E. F. Mills, who heard the ap- plication. Lots 2S and % in Block 6 in South Highlands and valuable strip of land at the corner of Williams and Oakhurst streets in Shreveport were seized while writs of attachment were run on P valuable oil and gas leases in Arkansas alleged to have been the property of the 800 Per Cent Syndi- cate.
 It is alleged 0. E. Plunkett was appointed trustee for the company and Shallcross was deposed Friday ut Fl Dorado through an action in chancery court held there.
 Inquiry at the office of shallcross today disclosed he was in the field in Union county, Arkansas, where the syndicate has production and is now drilling some wells and attaches in his office declared nothing was known by them of the suit. They also ax- pressed the belief that Mir. Shallcross has not yet been appraised of the court action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
ALBANY NOMINEES
 WILL BE CHOSEN
Twin Cities To Have Political
 Meet Tuesday Night
Tennessee Valley Bureau. )

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Aug. 9. By informal agreement reached at the conclusion of the called meeting of the Albany City Council Friday night, Mayor William A. Britian is expected to make call for the citizens of the four wards of Albany to meet Tuesday night at convenient places in their re- spective wards and nominate candidates for membership in the city council.
 Also MT. Britian is to call a meet ing for next Thursday night to be held at the city hall, when nominations will be made from the floor of the hall for mayor and for chief of police. It is expected that at the Thursday night meeting, the results of the ward meet ings of the previous Tuesday night will be made known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
ANCIENT BILL
 TELLS STORY
 OF SLAVE SALE

~ OODWATER, Ala, Aug. g. vT Especial. )-John A Darden, at-
 torney and county solicitor for Coosa county, has in his possession unique and rather interesting docu- ment, bill of sale for slave more than seventy years ago, and shows all the ear marks of an ancient docu- ment.
 The bill of sale, in full, follows just as written
 The State of Georgia,
 Butts county.
 This indenter made and entered in to the second of November, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two between Thomas B. Burford of the state and county aforesaid and John Dunn of the state of Alabama and Tallapoosa county, Thomas B. Burford do sell certain negro by the name of Nathan about the age of 26 years old. do warrant him to be sound boath in body and mind and all other witz and from all claims for the sum of Twelve Hun dred Dollars in han paid by John Dunn of the state and county afore said this day and year above written.
 Sind, Sealed and delivered.
 ''Thos B. Burford (seal scroll.) Test: Frances K. Burford, James H. Harkins."
 Notwithstanding the age of the document every word is legible and the ink appears to have been fast color.
 On the back of the instrument in the same handwriting the paper is labeled BILL OF SALE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
Will Radium at Last
 Open the Door of
 The Great UnknoHNn1

If you are sick and want to Get We'll and Keep Well, write for literature that tells How and Why this almost unknown and wonderful new element brings relief to so many sufferers from Constipation, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Gout, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Nervoi1a Prostation, High Blood Pressure and diseases of the Stomach, Heart, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, and other ailments. You wear Degnen's Radioactive SO- lar Pad day and night, receiving the Radioactive Rays continuously into your system, causing a healthy circu- lation, overcoming sluggishness, throw- ing off impurities and restoring the tissues and nerves to a normal con- dition--and the next thing you know you are getting well.
 Sold on test proposition. You are thoroughly satisfied it is helping you before the appliance is yours. Noth- ing to do but wear it. No trouble or expense, ard the most wonderful fact about the appliance is that it is sold so reasonable that 1t is within the reach of all, both rich and poor.
 No matter how bad your ailment. or how long standing, we will be pleased to have you try 1t at our risk. For full information write today-not tomorrow. Radium Appliance Co.. 35s Bradbury Bldg, Los Angeles, Calif-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
LAW FIRM OPENS
 AT COLUMBIANA
Men Who Escaped Off, cers By Swimming
 River Are Caught

COLUNIBIANA, Ala, Aug. D. Especial. "A new law firm, whose members are the newly appointed cir cult and county solicitors, J. J. Haynes and P. o. Luck, has opened offices in Columbiana. The firm of Wallace and Leeper will continue in the offices in the Mitchell building formerly oc- cupied by Haynes, Wallace and I4eeper' while the new firm will have their offices in the court house.
 Escape By Swimming-At prelim- mary trial Friday before Judge J. NJ. Leonard, .Jr., Ross Hope and Wlnslatt were bound over to await the action Of the grand jury. Bond was fixed at S75O. Hope and Winslatt were ar rested the morning after raid by prohibition officers on a small island ill the Coosa river when still was de- stroyed and two men escaped by swim ming the river.
 To Start Campaign-Beginning next Monday, the Shelby County Farm bu- reau will start a campaign for new members.
 Filling Station SOId-Charlies Tin hey has sold his handsome new garage and filling station to Brown Bos., of Montevallo, who are~ to establish a wholesale distributing station tthis place for gasoline and kerosene.
 Farm Tour COnducted-A farm tour, conducted by County Agent A. A. Laud- crdale on Thursday, included the farms of the following: T. J. Stone, J. II. McEwen, John Clark, S. A. Wolf, c. NJ. Mauldin, Leonard Wyatt, and w. H. Hope, all of whom are conduct ing fertilizer and crop demonstrations. A new crop in this section which is being demonstrated is the beggar weeds and Kidzu hay crop which is making satisfactory showing.
 Youth Is DrOwned-Word has been received in Columbiana that the young son of Jim Snyder was drowned in the Coosa river last week. The youth could not swim, and when walking out over the water on log slipped and fell.
 The funeral was held at the liar persville cemetery.
 Congregation COmbine-The cOngre- gations of the Methodist and Baptist churches of Columbiana will combine and hold weekly prayer meetings until the revival meeting starts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
.OPELKA PLANS
 < GREATEST FAIR
Extra Premiums Are Of fered To Stimulate
 Interest

OPELIKA, Ala, August 9.-(Spe- cial. IA bigger and better fair for Opelika this fall is the wroking slogan adopted by the executive committee of the Opelika District Fair association Several definite plans for improvements are already being worked out. An ad. ditional exhibition building will be erected to house the anticipated in. creased number or exhibits. Extra large premiums will be offered so as to en. courage more and better exhibits.
 The Kiwanis club has decided to of fer cash prizes for the best Community club exhibits, and to be known as Xxi. wanis prizes. The poultry department plans to offer more liberal premiums than ever. Racing will be big draw. ing card.
 The following are the heads of the different department Poultry, W. A Andrews; agriculture, T. J. Whatley live stock. l.. T. Wells; races, A. & Hollingsworth admissions, Forney Renfro; home demonstration, Miss Ruth Whorton; publicity, W. c. Wear athletics, J. W. Williams, IT,; educa. tional, ]. w. Watson; carnival, V. F. Cherry grand stand, J. H. HarweIl
 Still Is Destroyed Waugh. an and Allgood, assisted by Law En. fOrcement Officers Young, Gilbert and Graham, captured and destroyed still of 150-gallon capacity, near Smith station, Thursday night Three hun dred gallons of beer were emptied. Nc arrests were made.
 Officers Elected-At the business session of the East Alabama Progress i've Singing convention, held Thurs day at the court house, the following new officers were elected for the en suing year: President, T. J. Whatley Opelika; first vice president; T. ID Sanford, Opelika; second vice presi dent. B. T. Adams, Glenn, Ala; secre tary Mrs. W. W. Crymes Opekia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
BOARD TOORDER NEW STATION
 AT ATTALLA
Four Roads Cited To Show Why Action Should
 Not Be Taken
(Gadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, Aug. 9.-The Ala bama public service commission wll order a new and adequate union pas senger station built at Attalla, accord ing to attorneys and officials who at tended the hearing in the case at Bir mingham this week. They declare tht evidence presented shows no other tOwr the size of Attalla in Alabama or on any railroad in the state that has such poor depot accommoda tionS.
 The four roads cited to appear ant show cause why they should not erect new station are the Southern, A. G S.. l.. and N, and N. c. and St, l..
 The commission called for the sub mission of certain papers within 1C days. It will make its ruling shortly after, it is announced.
 James Granting Dies-James H Granting. 75, pioneer of EtOwah coun- ty, died at his home in Riddles Ben Saturday morning, following pro tracted illness The funeral and burial will take place at Hopewell in St. Clair county Sunday morning. He is survived by his widow and, seven children.
 Units To Parade-The military units of Gadsden Company F, the Serv- ice company and the One Hundred and Sixty-seventh regiment band will stage a parade Monday at noon, just before entraining for Camp Mcclellan, where they will go into two-weeks' en- campment for instruction. Company E, of Guntersville, and Company D, One Hundred and Thirty-third Engi- neers, of Huntsville. will be in line and an imposing military pageant is ex- pected. These units will participate in the presentation of a new stand of colors to the One Hundred and Sixty seventh regiment by the war members of the old command. For that occa- sion Company F will have Miss Alice Guice for its sponsor. while Miss Mil dred Gwin will do the honor for the Service company.
 Guard Is WOunded-J. w. Smith, a guard at the county convict camp, is in the hospital suffering from q gun shot wound in his right leg. He is said to have stopped to pick up hammer when n pistol fell out of his pocket and went off. The bullet hit him below the knee and ranged upward, lodging in the side. It is said he is seriously hurt.
 Boy Shoots SeIf-Howard Sparks Jr., 20-year-old Boaz boy, is reported to have accidentally shot himself through the hand while playing with a revolver late Friday. He is said to be in serious condition.
 Four Are Jailed-Three whites and negro are reported to be in the jail at Guntersville as the result of the robbery of a freight car. Officers say 10 bags of sugar were stolen from the car and sold to moonshiners for making whisky.
 Poultry DemOnstratiOn-S. R. Doughty, expert poultry agent from the Second district, announces he will give two poultry culling demonstrations in the county next Thursday, one at the Keeling farm in east Gadsden and the other at Stevens farm at Iva lee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
ESCAMBIA CROPS
 ARE LOOKING GOOD
Farm Bureau Will Meet At At.
 more Thursday

BREWTON, Ala, Aug. 9.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )-Crop conditions in Escambia county are reported the best in ten years.
 Bureau Meets Thursday-Annual meeting of Escambia Farm bureau will be held in Atmore Thursday.
 Many Premium Offers-Directors of the ,Escambia fair, which opens No vember 4, are receiving many offers of premiums and exhibits from concerns outside the county.
 Support Urged-Dr. E. c. Moore made an appeal for support of the meeting of the Rotary club. He stressed meeting of the Rotary club. He stressed the need for a school hospital.
 Extra Week Of COurt-Owing to the crowded condition of the county jail, Judge Leigh has found it necessary to call an extra week of the fall term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
MRS. ALICE WALKER
 DIES SUDDENLY
JacksOn's Gap Girl Was Student
 At DadeviIle

DADEvILLE, Ala. Aug. 9.-(Spe. cial. .)-Miss Alice Walker, a popular young lady of Jackson's Gap, died last night suddenly at Cherokee Bluff, where she was visiting in company with a party of friends from Dadeville. She was student in the county high school here. She was daughter of P. B. Wal ker, owner of large farm at Walkers Ferry.
 Veteran Dies-Washington PinneIl one of the few remaining veterans of the Confederacy here, died at his home near Camp Hill yesterday, aged 75 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-10
PICKENS SCHOOL OPENS ON SEPT. I
F. S. Ward Will Again Head
 Reform High

REFORM, Ala, Aug. 9-(Special.) ) Pickens County High school of Re form will open it's seventeenth session on Monday, September 1. Prof. F. S. Ward, graduate of State Normal, Uni versity of Alabama and the University of Columbia at New Fork, will again head the school as principal. entering his fourth year here, during which time tn enrolment has increased from @ to 1855.
 L. J. Howell. of Auburn. and former principal of Winston County High school will again have charge of the department of vocational agriculture.
 Homer A. Jackson, former teacher of science and director of athletics at Mar bury and Greenville, has full charge of all three major sports and is teacher of science. Miss Lois Draper, teacher of English; Mir. J. L. Harper, Mathe- maties, and Miss Annie c. Broughton, home economies, is the faculty an- nounced recently in the Pickens County High school catalogue. Miss Ozella Glasgow, history and civics, and Miss Cecil Byrne, music, have both resigned to accept positions in their home town. Successors to their vacancies will be an- nounced later.
 Two Negroes Killed-Two negro men were instantly killed during a storm which struck the southern and eastern part of this county. The report reached here that three negroes were sitting on bale of hay, when the lightning struck them, killing one on both sides of the middle negro. They were work ing in Thompson's road camp east of GOrdO
 Dobbs Sells Out-A. H. Dobbs,. pres ident Of the First National Bank of Re form, has sold his controlling interest in this bank to J. R. Moore, formerly vice president and cashier of the Mer- chants & Farmers Bank of GOrdo. It is expected that the State Bank and First National Bank of Reform will be consolidated.