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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

Mir. and Mrs. James II. Burgess. Jr. Vineville. Ala. November 22, boy. o. Mir. and Mrs. Tom c. Brown, 26O6 Twentieth avenue. north, January 6. girl Mir. and Mrs. James A. King, 3s3l Fifth avenue. north, January 4. boy. Mir. and Mrs A. 5. Cunning. Fairfeild, January 4, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Brooks. 1883 Rush avenue, north. January 13. girl . Mir. and Mrs. George W. Young, 2O1s Dugan srteet. Pratt City. January B. boy
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Lee Autry;, ssos Mir. and Mrs. William R. w.. Dickinson 100 Forty-first street. south. January l3' Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hackney. s16 Thirty-elghth street, north, January 6. girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas E. snowden, 1928 girl.
 MT. and Mrs. Minton Carroll. so1 Thir- ty-eighth street, north, January 8, girl MT. and Mrs. ames B. Dawes, 1910 Tenth avenue, south, January 9, boy:
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles l.. smith. 1928 Eighteenth street; Ensley. January a' boy. MT. and Mrs. Newton NJ. Laster. 63l4 Second avenue. north. January II. girl
 DEATHS
 Walter Robinson. Hlllman hospital January 15. aged G5 years.
 John ". Millstead, Hillman hospital. January 14, aged 57 years. Mary F. Golden, Dolomite, January 13 Susan E. Norris. South Highlands in firmary. January 12. aged 70 years. . Hayden Beddow. Wylam, January H.. Jack Durham. 24ss Twenty-first ave nue, 'Ensley, January Is, aged months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
Cotton Letters
HURRARD EROS. 4 co.


 NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Liverpool was about as due this morning and our market has ruled most of the day oround Tuesdays closing prices. Bus mess was not as active as yesterday and the local trade were inclined to the view that the recovery had gone as far as was likely at the moment in the absence of any fresh impetus. On the other hand, the market held a very firm undertone and there seemed to be little or no fresh selling from the south. A somewhat better feeling is reported in dry goods circles. but we do not ascertain that actual busi- ness has as yet resulted. Weather con ditions south arc still very wet and there is some complaint from Texas that farm work is now being delayed in the southwestern portion of the state. These complaints have had some effect upon the new crop months. but generally speaking we should say that the moisture has been of such benefit ito the soil that the incidental delay is not at all serious. The stronger exchange market has somewhat ailayed the fears of finan- cial disturbances, and this is a steady ing influence in our market. Futures In Liverpool are dna tonnnrrouc. March 9.S1d, May 19.30d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
INFERIOR MOVEMENT
Cotton Letters
SHANNON E co.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-while exhib- iting somewhat better undertone, the market Is still narrow and rather nerv- ous, subject to quick, sharp changes In either direction, which happens to be for the moment favored by the orders. The demand comes chiefly from trade sources, with now and then a small wave of spot covering. but buyers feel under no constrAint to press on advances but for the most part work on a scale down, which they probably will continue to do u1l- til improvement in the goods markets Is more substantial. Foreign news is considered better, with prospect Of some constructive work being done presently to improve conditions senHr- ally, but buyers at this level require tangible facts in their favor rather than hopeful possibilities. Much tr- regularity is certain and advances are not safe to follow, but the cards book stacked against any protrRcted de- cline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
OILS IN STRONG
 DEMAND IN CURB
Standard Of Nebraska Is Indi- vidual Feature And Scores Ad-
 vance Of Nineteen Points

NEW YORK; Jan. 16.-Heavy buy ing of the oil shares, many of which recorded sharp gains, was the out standing feature of today's curb mar ket. Accumulation of the oils was in- fluenced by reports of higher gasoline and crude prices and publication of statistics showing that consumption was fast catching up to production.
 Standard Oil of Nebraska was the individual feature, jumping 19 points to 230. Gains of 2 to 3 points were re- corded by Prairie oil and Gas, Mag nolia, Solar Refining, South Pennsyl- vania Oil and Standard Oils of Ken lucky and Ohio. Penn-Mex Fuel was one of the few heavy spots.
 Ford Motors of Canada jumped g points, but the other motors were heavy, Cleveland and Durant dropping back about point each. Gillett Safe ty Razor advanced points and Glen Alden Coal and Kresge 1 each.
 Interest in the mining group was confined to the penny shares, Haw- thorne touching a new top at S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
Stock Letters
sHANNnN A. Nn


 NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Traling to- day continued in somewhat restricted volume, but the range of prices was firm. Low-priced rails have shown the best results, there being an evident disposition to accumulate promising issues in the hope of dividends or fn- vorable developments from combina- tions. When the I. c. C. files its u.- port on the hearings that it has been holding in the past year relative to consultations, there is likely to be a great deal of discussion on this sub- ject. The better tone among the oil shares is also helpful to the general market, and there seems to be grow ing confidence that by spring the oil industry will be in fairly good shape again. Foreign exchange is sumewhRt better, and this also has a good i'm fluence on the market. There is nO1h- ing of moment from Washington, but public sentiment sems increasingly i'm sistent on a measure closely approxi- mating MT. Melons proposals. All of this keeps the undertone of the mar ket firm and prevents anything but n modera-e reaction. On the recent sell ing, the short interest seems to have increased.
 Sales, 9i2,300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
NEW YORK COTTON
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Ian. 16.@Afffr spending the greater part of the ses- sion today in small fluctuations the cotton market in the late trading broke violently under heavy selling which, according to market comment, had its start with a crowd of trRae1s who was supposed to receive early in formation on ginning This, coupled with the fact that the ninth ginning period of the season ended yesterdsY- was considered significant. Bowesn prices were reached in the closing range of sales and last prices were at net losses on the day of 66 to 73 points, the last sale of March being A1 & 5bc and of October at 27!60c.
 In the early session the cold and wet weather over the belt and complaints of its unfavorable effect of prepara- tions for the new crop dominated the market for a while.
 Scattered selling put prices 15 to 2a points lower on the opening, from which there was a rally to advances over yesterdays close Of to IS ppints These were the high levels of the day, March trading up to 734.36c and Octp- Der to 2s.30c. Selling gradually i'm creased and carried the market to small net declines, but pressure was not pronounced until we'll into the after noon.
 Reports received here today from or ganizations connected with the grow CTS claimed that crop preparations were two weeks backward, c0mpArtsd with crop preparations of a year ago, and 1t was pointed out that the late- ness of the start last season had much to do with the crop failure that w;Rs experienced in most sections of the belt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
BETTER THAN WH|SKEY
 -FOR COLDS AND FLU

PrseHzimed by the people as ten times as qulek and effective as whiskey, rock and rre- or amy other cold and cough remedy they have ever tried.
 All drug stores are supplied with the wvmGeBfirf ellxir, s0 afs you have to do to get relief from that cold is to step into the nearest drug store, hand the clerk hnnf q dollar for a bottle of AsphHunzn and tell him to serve you tw@ teHsPaa1fuRz- With your watch in yaur hamd- take the drink at one swal- AsaR and ea1F for your money back in two nninutes if you cannot feel the dis tHezsing xyn1Ptoms of your cold finding zxay Hike a dream, within the time nSmit- Dent be hSshful, for all drug gSstS fEv1te y0U and expect you to try lt- EESrybsdy'S doing it.
 When your cold or cough is re- 16exeG, take the remainder of the bot tile hNuRe to your wife and children, for A<pSr~nal Is by far the safest and mesu effeetfves the easiest to take and the most agreeable cold and cough remedy for children as we'll as adults. Quickest relief for catarrhal erOup and ehildrSns choking Gp at Right.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
DECLARES DEATH
 WAS ACCIDENTAL
I Was Holding The Gun When
 l Slipped And Fel,' Morris Says

Everett Norris. 17, held in connec- tion with the staying 'ofs Mrs. Louis Scott, near Beltonia, Tuesday night, declared at coroner's inquiry We'd nesday that the shooting . was aeci- dental.
 T was holding the g,in," he said "when I slipped and fell. It dis charged and struck Mrs. Scott"
 Mrs. Scott's body was. found by the roadside early Wednesday by Jesse White, of Beltona camp. Coroner J. D. Russum was on the scene quickly to investigate.
 The Morris youths admission at the hearing that the gun which killed Mrs. Scott was in his hands when it was fired caused his arrest. The gun was found in the, Morris home later.>
 Deputy -Sheriffs George Shirley and J. H. Ball questioned the youth closely and said they felt juestified in holding him for full investigation.
 According to the story told 'by the youth, Mrs. Scott shortly after dark Tuesday asked him to ;accompany her home, q mile and half away. He took a miners lamp and they set out.
 "On the. way" he continued, i've met my brother. He had been Hunting and asked me to take his gun. On down the road I stumbled and fell and the gun went off. I was so frightened that I took off down the road and didn't stop till got home. I haven't told my mother about it yet"
 No charges will be docketed against young Morris until thorough inves- tigation is made, it was said at the courthouse.
 Mrs. Scott is survived by her hus- band, one son and one daughter. She will be buried at Warrior Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
HURLEY GETS APPOINTMENT Succeeds To Democratic Vacancy On
 Debt Funding Commission,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Edward Hurley, Chicago business man and former chairman of the shipping board, was hominated by President Coolidge today to the democratic vacancy on the debt funding commission.
 Mir. Hurley will take the place on the commission tended by President Harding in succession to Senators Glass of Virginia and Simmons of North Carolina, but declined them both. The last Congress amended the law to provide for three democratic members and shortly before the ad- journment' of Congress last March, Mir. Harding appointed Representative Crisp of Georgia and former Repre- sentative Olney of Massachusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
FAIRFIELD COUNT l
 SHOWS INCREASE.
City Is Now Ready To Start Civic Improvements Depend
 ent Upon Recent Census
FAIRFIELD BuREAu)
 THE AeE.hERAL0 ! Ealrfaid- Ala ian IA i


 The official population of Fairfield is 1874, according to announcement given The Age-Herald Wednesday by Mayor Melford W. Pratt. The an- nouncement followed the report by Frederick R. Rhoades, supervisor of the census, who came to Fairfield from Washington to take the special count of his city pursuant to an act of Con- gress, passed at the request of the local officials and through the assistance of Congressman Huddleston.k
 The federal count was tgratifying to the city officials, it being pointed out that this city was incorporated in 1918 and that every year there has been shown growth of 1000. The rapidity of the growth here is not sur prising to those closely in touch with local development.
 The federal census was secured by Mayor Pratt because it was desired that improvements be initiated here in keeping with the city's needs, but which were curtailed by reason of the last census showing population un- der 1000. With the latter. figure vouched for by the federal authorities, it will be easy for Mayor. Pratt and his associates to project betterments for this community. which were denied so long as "the federal census" shows less than 1000. It is understood now that the city officials will have several interesting announcements to make during the next few weeks re- garding the new civic steps that have been hoped for, but were impossible until this census was taken. The fed eral enumerators were much pleased with the cooperation given them by the residents of Fairfield. The figure will be communicated to the city council Thursday night by Mayor Pratt. | After New Business.
 At it's meeting Wednesday the Ex- change club of Fairfield will discuss ways to further broadcast the inter- esting points of this city to the end that new residents may be induced to locate. One of the plans under Consideration is to request each 'mer- chant in Fairfield to have placed on all the firms stationary an appropri- ate reminder of the commercial at tractiveness of Fairfield, as well as the many advantages. of becoming resi- dent of this section. The opinion was expressed Tuesday that nearly all of the merchants and professional men of Fairfield would agree to the plan.
 At the meeting Wednesday other problems of interest to Fairfield will be taken up and every member is urged to attend.
 
 Minstrel Planned.
 Announcement was made Tuesday that the Fairfield lodge of Masons had arranged to present two minstrel per- fOrmances at the Ensley High school auditorium, February IA and 15. The affair will be one for the benefit of the building. fund of the lodge, and every member is working to insure it's suc- cess. The Masonic order in Fairfield is arranging an interesting perform ance, and the cooperation of the resi- dents of this section is expected. The Fairfield lodge has recently completed construction of one of the best Masonic buildings in the district, and it is to assist in paying the cost of that structure that the minstrel will | ha ufvan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
PersouaIsl.


 Hugh Fox, James Shaffers Joe Cut returned Sunday to St. Bernard col lege to resume their studies after spending several days with their par ents. -1. Miss Alpha, Nolan returned last week to her home in Bessemer after visiting relatives in Fairfield. 7. Miss Gladys Gilley has: returned to her home in Douglasville,, Ga, after visit to MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Gilley on FOrty-second street. ss
 Mrs. Jennie Hankins, who has been ill at her home on Avenue. E, is much Mrs. ]. Glenn Washington of Long Beach. Cal, is the guebt of her par ents, Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Syx.
 Mrs. Dave Cooper has returned to her home in Hamilton, Ala, after a visit to Mrs. Jennie Hankins and fam fly. She was accompanied by Miss Gertrude Hankins, who will remain with her for several weeks.
 Fred Stncky and Robert McLeroy have returned to Anniston, Ala, tore sume their studies at the. A NJ. I. + MT. and Mrs. J. Marshall Vickery, whose wedding occurred recently, are now at home on Arcadia Terrace.
 Mir. and Mrs. Morris Clem have named their little daughter Mary Eliza beth. .tt
 Mrs. .Stickney of Forty fourth street returned from Anniston this week, where she has been visiting relatives for some time. 2, Il i,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
GrGiIn Letters
KAmN nR@s.. & xIRGrN

CE1CAGO- lam. rS-Wheat was again f9uEgfhH by houses with eastern cunDettb0urs,, who have beem active, for some dfnys Gm thAt side. There was nlsD b1yHutg RY cnslh ihnherests,, causing Tuiets tGO 4dlvRmrR about one cent, but aHte stIlfng hruUgft prines only a frac- tiOn higher tIhRm yesterday finals. LiquiaRH6EuEs seennsl t0 appear in wfhfinn Qm Bln hSulEsRsl
 CDrn-AmRrhsr new high and closed Rn the uGp. Tfnere was prufit-taRing, but at@frnnlEs reBdhlT absorbed. the traihe Hgm0rinsS fRGt that short cover ing, nhe rsas1nH advance had been about six Gs3rts and that the country ts mkety ulD sRIn att thiEs prfee.- B1Ilish sentiment, hBsHtd gnutIy am fact that movement HnfBlateih ngfft receipts.
 ORits-CsDsih hn1tsTests and new inves- tors bought ama thRre was some rein- stAting Gf MDss re9ently sold out EEIewn1ar Hnrsnesrs hAd Qats for saIe R1 dbe dETl
 PrDUiishGns-EBsw am seIIimgs credited tD ssmRIIItr VEB9lk1trS- A fair eoulmis- sion mousse dternBn1 Gm dips. Hogs. dfSe etznEs uW1, tap E.#R-Fenner & RstsAmR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
BEsseMEB sUREAu1
 ThE AeE.hERALD ! Bessemer, Ala. Ian, t6 I

again. From meager information it is believed that injuries received during the season has contributed to his in- disposition.
 Business WOmen's Club
 The Ensley Business WOmens club at q largely attended meeting Tuesday night developed plans for Valentine ball, to be given February 14 at the club rooms. The meeting Tuesday was presided over by Mrs. Philip Lewis and it is stated that many topics of interest to the members were handled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
FOREIGN BONDS lon Curh Mnrkefl
TO THE LAST DETAm.

Beth-Does your husbapd confide bis business troubles to you?
 Bet--Yes! I should think he did Every time 1 buy a new hat.-London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
WEEKLY mARDwAnn sUMManr

W -@> - VI AAnAn sr& NfA@NhA U
 NE@ ROBk. J4m- Ms-6Speeial)- )- MR1,dware AGE., inn fts weekly market ssIumrnRuy, will ssRY tann0rruw=
 'UIikn un;RdtmG eannimmes inn the hard wRHe nnRrkRf- "A number of snlall price changes, nnsgt Gf uhem Rdivances were RnnDunfRd by nIRmufiRenurRrS and ioh- btrs dfuri1nsg uhe RAst week. Few inn PEnuRm1 HnDne changes Qm staples arc eEpeetsa, although rgRdliIEstmenhs are hkA% fkr ssnne ui11ne- MArlset authori-- uies fanes<Re B show but more or less rffnsisi1s1n1 dtDwmwArd prie& tendency.
 "'Ilhe ssRIR Gf wIn1er goods, such as w-us1mNMinEg uaals. sIstfss- ice skates, and kmntrWh Mt1ss,, has been hampered by dhe wRrun wsanher- EetaiIers ara reipUrued 1lD hRwVA PIERcsfH substantial orr fers flor sgritrsg msnUhAmdikse, although the awtrBsve nshRiIer Hs buying with mRriksd GIRmHhgul. CQIIIecrions are said to be sZIBW'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17

Delightful EEix;r, Called Aspi- ronaI, Medicafed With Latest Scientific Remedies That Are In- dorsed by Medical AukhoxiEies 10 Cut Short . Cold ar Cough Due to Cold and Prevent Com pLicafions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17

The sensation of the drug srzGe is Aspir5nai, inc tEO-minEte cold and cough rclieycr, authOrItatively g'garan- tsed by the laboratories: tested ap- proved and most enthusiastically en- dorsea by the highest authorities, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17

at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge. The following will act as pallbearers: J. c. Lewis, Clifford Crook, Steve Barrett and James Ross. Improvements Are Asked
 Residents of Jonesboro- petitioned the city council Tuesday evening to assist them in laying sanitary sewers on Center street and Sylvan avenue to connect with the main sewer line already installed. The street and light committee, with the mayor, city en- gineer and president of the council were appointed to look into the mat ter. t 7.-
 Street improvements were recom- mended for Clarendon avenue and Eighteenth street. Property owners in this section have repeatedly petitioned that this work, consisting. of side walks, grading and curbing be in- stalled. The council also will ask street, where it intersects the A. G. s. crossing, another at Dartmouth avenue and Twenty-eighth street, and two more on Ninth and Fifth avenues and Twenty-ninth street.
 The campaign for members will be started the latter part of this week, and the committee making the can vass will be composed of Business men who have voluntarily offered their services for the work.
 Committee Heads Report
 A unique method has been adopted by the Kiwanis club at the beginning of the New Year to assure good work on the part of the committee chair men, when each of them will be called upon at the Wednesday lunch- con to repeat from memory the names and classifications of very member of their respective committees should pursue in the coming year, and stenographic report of their talks will be preserved and read at the last meet ing of the year for. comparison.
 This is one of many irOvations the new officers have planned for the year through which they hope to increase the efficiency of the members and aruse new interest in the work of the club.
 Executive Meeting Called
 There will be an executive meeting of the Besemer district E. Y. F. U. at the First Baptist church, Thurs day evening at z 80 o'clock. New officers for the coming year are to be chosen and all officials of the vari- ous units in the district have been urged to attend. f-a
 TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
 Celebration of the anniversary of the Christian Endeavor society will be held by the young people of the First Christian church with weeks program of special meetings. Anni- versary week is the first week in February and one of the events will be the presentation of a pageant at the church Sunday evening, February 3, entitled, "The Light Bearers" About fifty young people will~- take part. Plans are also being made for ban quet to be given Friday evening" February 1, at which a large attend ance is expected. Several speakers from out of town will be .oh the pro gram. A number of interesting plans were discussed at the Sunday evening meeting, at which Missy -nPocahonta Hurst will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17

Every Druggist m U. s. In- structed Co Refund Price Whae You Wait at Counter if YOu Don't Feel ReAief Coming m Two Minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
FAIRFIELD SOCIETY
Hypathian Club

the n home spoaa of Mrs. s.oI perey ss % Rogers 5n Avenue F. gith Mrs Rogers gers. and S.naas. Mrs. Sir Walter Scott" was the theme for the day's papers. 70; .s.
 Mrs. William Carmichael read an interesting paper on "Sif Walter Scott as Man and Poet" Mrs. Sanford Poetry" after which delicious refresh Next meeting of the club will be January 9, at the home of Mrs. W. Sanford As joint hostess. The subject will be, Lord Alfred Tennyson."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
FORT MOXEMENT

New Orleans: Middling, S2.8Bc; r,e- ceipts, 9.l11; exports, 6,S2S; sales, Bz9, stock, 255,9 ,99O. F Galveston: Middling, s3.7Oc; receipts, 7164; sales, 1,O25; stock, Ss1 !66a.
 Mobile: Middling, 33!OOc; receipts, 100; stock, 13, ,289.
 Savannah: Middling, s3!05c; receipts, 1,592; sales, 114; stock, 69 9,9a8.
 Charleston: Receipts, a40; stock, B. Wilmington: Receipts s2; stock, rs,- O1S.
 Texas City: Stock, 78a.
 Norfolk: Middling, S3.3Bc; repssipts. 735; sales, 326; stock, s5,s91.
 Baltimore: Stock, 3,O57 Boston: Middling, 34.35c; receipts, 2,627; stock, 5,7O0.
 Philadelphia: Stock, S!61s
 New York: Middling, 3!sOc; ezpurts, 551; stock, 175, ,726.
 Minor ports: Stock, 2,9s2
 Total today: Receipts, 21 ,551; exports, 6,S79; stock, 1,02O,9S7.
 Total for week: Receipts, IF, ,lg1; exports, s7 ,293.
 Total for season: Receipts, 5,171,a2a; exports, 3,506,47O.
 INTERIOR MOVEMENT
 Houston: Middlfng, S3.55c; receipts, 7,ls6; shipments, 5,731; sales, 1,76S; stock, 306 ,s93.
 mehpnis' Mluullng, S4!UOc; receipts o,494; shipments, 6,644; sales, 2,s50; stock, 119,05S.
 Augusta: Middling, 3s.ssc; receipts 2S2; shipments, 674; sales, 61O; stock, 47,243.
 St. Louis: Middling, 3400c; receipts, 2,S90; shipments, 2,S35; stock, 6,462. Atlanta: Middling, 32 SOC.
 Little Rock: MiddItng, 84OOc; ue- ceipts, 2s6; shipments, a63; sales 2s0a, stock, 3S,749.
 Dallas: Middling, 33.16c; sales, 2.2g1. Montgomery: Middling, 33.OOc.
 Total today: Receipts, 16,O9S; ship ments, 16,0O7; stock, SIS, ,a05.