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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
today attending the hearing of another matter'before the5commission.

today attending the hearing of another matterfbefOre the5cOmmisSion.
 West Alabama has suffered serious ly in recent years from discriminatory rates on brick and clay. products from the, standpoint of the consumer as well asfthe shipper" he stated. "Great re- slief will be made available by the new rates which the Alabama commission prescribed.
 "A brick plant located at Demopolis which was caught in the Meridian dc cision of the interstate commerce com mission was actually forced to close down because the rates proved to be prohibitive," MT. Frazier, stated. "This situation has now been remedied by the action of the Alabama commission, and I look for a revival of the industry. It is now possible for Selma to develop such industries as these"
 k. G. Cobb, traffic manager of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, who was also at the capitol today, commended the decision of the public service com mission in the brick case. He attended the hearing before the commission on brick and clay products and advocated the scale which the commission pre- scribed.
 } II believe that the new scale pro- vided the most satisfactory rates on these products that Alabama and the southeast have eyer enjoyed" he stated. "The brick plant located at Randall. Ala, with offices in Mobile, is entirely pleased and highly satisfied that the commission adopted the rates which l suggested for application throughout the state. I did not ask for any prefer ential treatment in these rates because of the location of the plan which I represented, but desire that this plant be placed on an equality with all other manufacturing plants in the state, the very thing which the new rates will ac- complish."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
TENNESSEE BRIDGE
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Traffic Between Tri-C Cities Held
 Up For Time
Muscle Shoals Bureau)

FLORENCE, Ala, Dec. 1.-While the Florence fire department was busy extinguishing flames that were threat ening the bridge across the Tennessee river between Florence and Sheffield, fire causey heavy damage to a room ing house in the eastern part of the city Monday morning between 9 and 10 o'clock. The frame house was an easy prey to the blaze, which had gained con siderable headway before the depart ment arrived. The fire at the bridge caused suspension of all traffic for some time, but no great damage was done to the structure.
 It was thought that the quick work of the watchman in detecting the fire prevented what might have been a catastrophe to Florence as the bridge is the only means of crossing the river near this point. The cause of the fire at the East Florence house is not known. The damage is estimated to be several thousand dollars. The fire in the wood work of the bridge is thought to have been caused by lighted cigar having become lodged in the timbers when cast away by some careless smok- CT in a passing automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. l. The modern madonna of Max Sasanoff' s painting which will hang in Kilby pris- on is dead.
 Aileen Creech, wife of prisoner, who was selected by Sasanoff as one of the central figures of his painting, died at a local infirmary Sunday afternoon. The death occurred shortly after Sasanoff had applied the final touches to that portion of the picture for which she sat as model.
 It is tragedy in the life of the paint CT. He said so iD/a formal statement to the people of Alabama Monday. He said he came to Alabama to paint a picture of the Christ for Kilby prison. He needed a woman who had suffered for the part. of the madonna. Aileen Creech had suffered. Her hS>5and had gone to prison. There were three chill dren. Aileen Creech had to provide food and raiment for these children. The task was too great. She came to Mont gomery to appeal to the governor for relief. She needed her husband. It was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
%2,oOO CONTRACT
 T0BRDGEC0OSA
 LET AT. CAPITAL
Eight-Mile Gravel Road In Shelby To Cost
 $115,0O0
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 1.-The state highway commission today award ed a contract for substructure and ap- breaches for the bridge over the Coosa river in Cherokee county, near Lees burg, on the Gadsden-Center highway. to J. Monaghan of Pelham, Ga., for $62, ,6S1.50. i'
 Contract for a gravel road in Shelby county, from Wilton via Montevallo to Calera, a distance of little over eight miles, was awarded to the Scott Cham bers Construction company of West Point, Ga., for $115,s79.12. Contract for culverts on the old Louisville and Nashville railroad grade in Blount City was awarded to W. H. Patie of Birmingham, for $16, 6,753.M.
 The commission voted to build gray ell road in Bullock county from Union Springs to the Macon county line, in the direction of Tuskegee, on the 1925 program.
 The commission agreed, after hearing from a delegation from Escambia coun- ty to make three surveys in that county, at the expense of the county. The projects to be surveyed comprise the following: Beginning at federal aid project 96 near Sardis church, to the Baldwin county line; beginning at the Covington county line, to the end of the old state aid project No. 2; and beginning at the court house at Brew ton, to the Cenecuh county line on the direct route to Evergreen. Agreement to make these surveys was conditioned on the county paying the cost.
 The commission also agreed, in the case of project already under con- struction in Escambia county, that one mile of the project, through East Brewton, shall be built of higher type than gravel, it having been shown that a higher type road was needed for traffic on this section.
 The sum of $4,999 was appropriated by the commission to aid in the re- construction of road in Lowndes county, from a point on the Selma Montgomery highway to St. Clair, on the Western railroad,e a distance of about four miles. Lownies county will put up $3,000 to pay part of the cost, 1t was stated.
 State Senator John J. Middleton ap- peared before the commission in the interest of a project comprising about 30 miles of the Bankhead highway in Marion county from Guin to Hamilton and the Mississippi line. Action on this proposition was deferred to Tues day.
 The commission promoted A. H. Fea- gin from the position of resident engi- neer to the position of assistant divis- ion engineer of the third division, headquarters of which is at Montgom- cry. Mir. Feagin will fill the place made vacant by the resignation of H. G. Culverhouse who resigned effective Dec. 1 to become county highway en- gineer of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
Madonna In P PrisonP Pqinting
 By Sasanoff Dies At Capital
Wife Of kilby Convict Succumbs After Posing
 As Woman Who Suffered Pain

while making this appeal that Sasanoff saw her.
 He had found a sufferer who could represent the suffering of the madonna Aileen Creech, at Sasanoff's urging, re- mained in Montgomery while the picture was being painted. The other day Sasanoff reached that stage in his work where there was no longer an actual need for the posing of the madonna, then Aileen Creech became ill. She had brought with her to Montgomery the germ of typhoid fever. She went to hospital where physicians, Sasanoff officials of the prison and citizens of Montgomery put forth every possible effort to save her life. But it was not to be. She died Sunday afternoon.
 The funeral will be held in Montgom- cry Tuesday afternoon. The body will be buried in Montgomery. Sasanoff, the artist, has turned to Sasanoff, the humanitarian, for the moment and has appealed to citizens of Montgomery. He has asked that citizens of Montgomery attend the funeral and that they make their automobiles available for others who desire to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
MONTEVALLO HOST
 TO CHURCH COUNCIL

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. l. Especial. )-The Sunday school council of the Alabama Conference Methodist Episcopal church, south, convenes here on Thursday night for sessions that evening and Friday, according to an- nouncement of Clarence M. Dannelly, conference superintendent of Sunday school work The council will num- Der nbout 60 prominent workers and meets for the purpose of discussing work through the various districts of the conference in 1925.
 The membership of the council in- cludes each presiding elder, each dis trict secretary and some of the dis trict and subdistrict officers. In their official capacity they will represent the thousands of Methodist Sunday school members in south and central and West Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
NINE NOW HELD IN LIQUOR RING Operator Of Ships one Of
 Last To be Taken
 Into Custody

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 1.-Federal of ficials here were notified of the arrest of Judge B. Connaughton, of Hamilton, Ohio, at Cincinnati, today on three in dictments returned by the south Ala bama federad grand jury last Wednes- day charging conspiracy to violate the prohibition law, conspiracy to smuggle liquor and conspiracy to bribe an off, ficer. The arrest of Connaughton makes nine prominent people arrested growing out of investigations of alleged rum smuggling into this port. They are:
 A. L. Staples, former banker and capitalist; F. W. Boykin, land promo tor and naval stores operation; J. M. Scott, wealthy ship broker and opera tor; W. H. Holcombe, former sheriff and member of the legislature; R. L.. Holcombe, manufacturer Robert Ennis, politician; P. H. Kearns, attorney; G. L. Donaghue, former chief field deputy sheriff, and Judge Connaughton. All have been released on bond. There is yet one other defendant to be arrested The trial of the defndants has been set for January 19.
 Captain Scott is engaged in the oper- ation of ships out of Mobile and Gulf port. He was taken into custody today at Houston. He is the first man con- nected with the actual operations of ships to be charged in connection with the governments liquor trade expose in Mobile.
 Judge R. T. Erwin, of the federal court, announced today that he would not grant any more extensions for pay ment of fines in his tribunal. He said that he had abolished the practice be- cause he was imposed on by many per sons. The court had been allowing de- fendants thirty days time in which to pay off but it must cease or jail. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
$1OO,OOO BOND ISSUE
 SOLD TO CALDWELL
City To Liquidate Its Old Float
 ing Debt

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 1.-(Special.)- Selma's new floating debt bonds of $100,000 have been sold to Caldwell and company of Birmingham for 99.55 after spirited hdding. Mayor Howell reject ed bid of 97 IA of Ward, Sterne com pany some weeks ago hoping for par Caldwell and company will pay the accrued interest from November 1 the date of issue. The bonds will bear , per cent interest and will be paid in 20 years. The proceeds will liquidate Selma's floating debt that h.,s been car ried by Selma banks for a number of years .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
TWO COUNTIES
 IN COTTON RACE
Elmore Threatens To Dust Madison As Grower
 Of Biggest Crop
Tennessee Valley Bureau. !

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.,. Dec. 1.-The race for the distinction of being the largest cotton producing county in Ala bama this year, position long held by Madison, now lies between Elmore and Madison counties, according to the showings made by them in the ginning report for November 14. Elmore coun- tvs ginnings to that date came to 29,- 759 while Madison's had climbed only to 26,050, according to the figures of Charles R. Williams, federal statis- tician.
 Elmore county is further advanced in its ginnings because it is nearly 200 miles south of here and the hope that Madison county will win out lies in the belief that there are more ginnings to be added in this county than in El- more which should be through with it's season by this time. Cotton experts declare that between 4,OOO and 4,50O bales will be added to the report of November IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
SOUTHERN SPINDLES LEAD ALL OTHERS
Over Half Of Them In Cotton
 Growing States

AUBURN, Ala, Dec. 1.-(Special.) ) In spinning cotton the cotton growing states are making a very fine showing this fall in comparison with other sec tions. A statistical report received by F. w. Gist, agricultural statistician, from the department of commerce shows that during October, the last available, the active spindle hours of the United States were 7,592, ,569,22 of which 4,825, ,357 ,705 were in the cotton grow ing states. The remainder were in New England and "all other states"
 Further analysis of the report reveals that only 17,301,37 of the spindles in place during the month are in the south. New England had 1S,561 ,92O, and all other states had 1,969,658
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
SHIPPERS PROFIT BY NEW RAIL RATE ON BRICK CLAY
Other Cities Reply To Complaint Of John
 W Sibley
State Capital Bureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. l. Representative of shippers interests oi Montgomery, Mobile and Selma are well satisfied with the rates on brick and clay products recently prescribed by the Alabama public service commission. In reply to the recent statement of John W. Sibley, of Birmingham, who express ed dissatisfaction with the action of the commission, M. M. Caskie, repre- senting the Montgomery Chamber of : Commerce, R. c. Cobb of the Mobile Chamber Of Commerce and H. s. Fra zier of the Selma Chamber of Com merce in statements today expressed satisfaction over the action of the con- mission.
 "The decision of the Alabama public service commission in connection with the new rates on brick and hollow build ing tile is highly satisfactory to the Jenkins Brick company of Montgom- cry and the transportation bureau of the Montgomery Chamber of Com merce," said MT. Caskie, manager of the transportation department of the MT. Caskie participated in the hearing of the brick case before the commission.
 Montgomery Benefits
 "The decision gave Montgomery for the first time general basis of rates on hollow building tile throughout the state," Mir. Caskie said. As to the rates on brick, the decision of the com mission brings about for the first time joint scales over two or more lines whereas heretofore when shipments moved over two or more lines the com bination basis was used. I feel confi- dent that the new rates on clay pro- ducts will greatly stimulate the growth and development of the clay industry at Montgomery and elsewhere through out the state.
 "It gives Alabama perhaps the low be found anywhere in the United States"
 Montgomery asked for no special treatment, but took the position that it would be satisfied with a mileage basis that would apply to every one alike. The Montgomery interests advocated the establishment of rates on common brick 80 per cent of the rates on the other higher grades of brick for all dis tances and that building tile rates be made the same as the rates on the higher grades of brick. The state com mission adopted the contention of the Montgomery shippers, which position was concurred ina by practically all other interests in the state, other than certain interests in Birmingham, and is the same the shippers took in Geor- gia before the Georgia commission in connection with the rates on the same articles in that state.
 Selma Pleased
 H. s. Frazier, secretary of the Selma Chamber of Commerce, is another traf- fife man who is we'll pleased with the decision of the public service com mission in the brick and clay products case. MT. Frazier was in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
ATTLALLA PLANS
 MUNICIPAL TREE
City Adopts Novel Method Of Raising Funds For Charity
lGadSden Rureaul

GADSDEN, Ala, Dec. 1.-Attalla Wednesday will start drive for funds for its annual community Christmas tree, which takes the place of a com munity chest. Money will be raised for the Associated Charities next year, and at the same time gifts will be collected for distribution to the poor during the holidays. It is planned to see that every needy family has Christmas dinner and every poor child Christmas pres cnt. For this purpose an immense tree will be erected at Fifth avenue and Fourth street on Christmas Eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
ACCIDENTAL SHOT
 HITS EDITORS SON
Gun Discharged While He Is
 Climbing Fence

SYLACAUGA, Ala, Dec. 1.-(Spe- cial. )-William Moody, young son of W. A. Moody. editor of the Sylacauga Advance was accidentally shot while hunting near Rollins Saturday after noon. Young Moody was climbing over a fence when his gun was discharged, several shot entering his side. He was brought to the Sylacauga Infirmary. where it is said his condition is not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
METHODS SCHOOL CLOSES

The Presbyterian church, U. s. A., school of methods closed a two-day ses- sion at the local Y. NJ. c. A. here Sunday evening. The teachers, Miss May Lynn of Knoxville, and B. E. Greene Of Chattanooga, leave Tuesday for Nebo church, near Athens, where they will mold a similar school this week. From Nebro the teachers will go to Hunts vile and from there to Pulaski. Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
FUNERAL IS HELD
 FOR FIRE VICTIM
Samuel w. Dubars Buried Following Tuscaloosa
 Services
iTuscaIoosa Rureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 1.-The body of Samuel W. Dubois, who died from the effect of burns received when the apartment house which he occupied was burned in New York November 27 was brought to Tuscaloosa Sunday aft crnoon for interment. He was born in Tuscaloosa October IS. 1876 and is sur vived here by several near relatives. He moved from here to Nashville in 1884 and later moved to New York, where he was in the advertising business. He was prominently connected in Tusca loosa. His funeral was held from the Episcopal church Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
FOREMAN BILL
 IS HELD INVALID
Old Education Board To Retain Office In MOr-
 gan County
(AIbany-Decatur Bureau.)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Dec. 1 The old Morgan county board of educa. tion elected prior to the passage of the Foreman bill rearrangfng the school district of Morgan county, will hold their offices. The Foreman bill has been held unconstitutional by the of flee of the attorney general, the school authorities, including County Superin. tendent of Education E. l.. Hayes, have decided to accept the decision of the attorney general as final. This action closes a long controversy which arose immediately upon the passage of the Foreman bill last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
AN EXHILARATTNC EFFECT

A bottIe of Herbine on the shelf at home is like having a doctor in the house all the time. It gives instant relief when the digestion gets out of order or the bowels fail to act. One or two doses is all that is necessary to start things moving and restore that fine feeling of exhilaration and buoy ancy' of spirits which belongs only to perfect health. Price COG. Sold by Alleys Seven Stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
GIRL BADLY RTrR>,ED

Miss Movie Lawrence, 18-year-old daughter Of MT. and Mrs. H. N. Law rence' of the Twin Cities, was all but burned to death from a fire which H1 1gnited her clothing from an open grate
 The burns are considered serious hnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
COURT TO CONVENE

LAFAYETTE, Ala, Dec. 1.-(Spe- cial. )-The regular December term of the Chambers county circuit court in equity will convene here Monday, De- cember 1. Judge N. D. Denson, asso- ciate judge, will preside. The docket is very light and business will likely be finished in one day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
GROCERY STORE SOLD

The stock and fixtures of the Con- ner Cash and Carry grocery store which recently went into involuntary bank ruptcy were sold by Receiver Earl R. Ford at an auction sale Saturday after noon. The grocery stock was bought by the W. l.. Haley Grocery company and the fixtures were bid in by various parties. The assets brought $S1569.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
POULTRY SALE SET

Poultry breeders of Tuscaloosa coun- ty will put on a special sale of fine birds on the curb market December 13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
Are Your Soles m Good Shape?

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
ART LOVERS TO MEET

Tuscaloosa art lovers will meet Tues day night at which time the member ship drive will be put on. Every mem- Der of the lodge has been notified to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
BOY OF 4 KILLED
 BY FRIEND OF $

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 1.-Joseph Ed ward Richardson, aged 4, was shot and accidentally killed at Crichton, suburb yesterday by James Jackson, aged 5 years. A hunter left shotgun near the children in the woods to pick up a hawk that he had killed and the Jackson child picked up the gun and discharged it. The charge of shot almost tore off the Richardson childs head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
JAY WALKERS, BEWARE
Fines at Gadsden To Be Paid In Christ.
 mas Seals

An open season on the jay walkers was declared Monday by Mayor Wier, when he authorized workers in the Christmas seal sale to arrest and fine violators on the spot, the fine to be raid in seals or the cash equivilant. The plan is said to be new and is expected to be the means of selling thousands of seals between now and Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-02
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