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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
are very iin1 % nave walled % long

are very klnu 10 nave waited 10 long
for me to arrive. l."
"Oh, I'd do a whole lot more'n that
fer her." said the hunter quickly. You
see, I've knowed her ever since she
wuz knee-high to duck. She wuzn't
more'n five or six when I brung her
an her folks up the Wabash in my
perogue. all the way from vincennes.
an it wuz me that took her down to
st. Louis when she went off to school
her an some friends of her pas
Skinny, gangling sort of a young 'uh
she wuz, but let me tell you. as purity
as a picter. I allus said she'd be the
purtiest woman in all creation when
she got her growth an filed out, an,
by hokey, I wuz right. Got TO be
movin' along. have you? Well, good
by, an be a little keerful when you
come to Durkee's run bridge. It's
kinder wobbly."
They were fording a creek some
distance beyond Stains cabin when
Kenneth broke the silence that had
followed, the conversation with the
hunter by exploding violently:
"Under no circumstances-andt that's
all there is to it. I cannot 60 to that
woman's house. 1t is unthinkable."
They progressed slowly up a long
hill and came to an extensive clear
ing, over which perhaps half dozen
farmhouses were scattered. Beyond
this open space they entered a narrow
strip Of wood and, upon emerging, had
their first glimpse Of the Wabash
river.
Stopping at the brow Of the hill,
they looked long and curiously over
the valley into which they were about
to descend. The panorama was mag
nihcent To the left flowed the swol-
len, turgid river. high among the will
isws and sycamores that guarded the
iow-iying bank. Far to the north It
could be seen. = clayish. ugly mon
ster, crawling down through the heart
Of the bowl-like depression.
Presently the travellers came upon
widely separated cabins and gardens,
and then, after passing through lofty
grove, found themselves entering the
town itself. Signs of life and enter
prise greeted them from all sides.
Here. there and everywhere houses
were in process of erection-log cabins,
frame structures, and even an occa-
sional brick dwelling place. Turning
into what appeared to be a well-trav-
eled road Che afterwards found it to
DO Wabash street,, Kenneth came in
! the course Of a few minutes to the
center of the town. Here was the lit
tie brick courthouse and the jail,
standing in the middle Of square
which still contained the stumps of
many of the trees that originally had
hourished there. At the southwest cor
ner OF the square was the tavern a
long story andas+naIf ios mouse. Snd II
was a welcome sight to Gwynne and
his servant, both Of whom were raven
ouslx hungry by this time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
Waiting at the Church,

A Western bachelor, who lived some
distance from his bride-elect, on the
eventful morning set off for the sta.
ton in good time. but he met one
friend after another, with the result
that he missed the train. Naturally
he was very much annoyed, but he be.
thought himself of the telegraph. office
This was the message he sent: '.Don't
marry till come.-Tom."
A subscription to this paper is
worth far more than it costs, $500
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
The Riaht lob.

Two men passing down a back
street saw big fat man, soiled and
untidy, sitting on box cooling off.
That's baker," said one man.
"Geel What a dirty-looking chap
to be a baker" said the other man.
"Oh, that's all right" responded the
first speaker. Hes Just the fellow,
you know, that makes the brown
bread"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
Quartz In Photography.

It 10 well known that pure quartz
glass possesses the property Of trans
mitting, very abundantly, the So
called chemical rays Of light, by means
Of which Photographic effects are pro-
duced, and 1t has often been attempted
to make Photographic plates of quartz
alone. Unfortunately, quartz also
possesses the property Of double re-
fraction, SO that, unless the opening
Of the lenses Is very narrow, good
images are not produced A French
optician, E. NORM, Is reported to have
succeeded in making small photo
graphic lenses Of quartz glass In which
some Of the difficulties have been
avoided and the lenses show great
rapidity of action.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31
CHAPTER ~
Barry lapeIIe.


So this was Barry Lapelle. This was
e wild rake who might yet become
brother-in-law, and whose sprightly
terprise had been frustrated by a
bman who had, herself, stolen away
the dark of far-off night.
As they rode slowly along, side by
be, into the thick of the forest, Ken
(th found himself studying the lovers
ce. He looked for signs of the reck-
Fs, dissipated life he was supposed to
I've Leland found them not. La
(lle's eyes were bright and clear, his
in unblemished. his hand steady, his
frequent smile distinctly engaging.
be slight, disdainful twist nevereleft
e corner of his mouth. however. II
Fixed there as constant reminder to
the world that he, Barry Lapelle.
hs devil of fellow and was proud
Disgusting the fact that he was also
ndescending. UnquestiOnably he was
Fogant, domineering. even pompOus
times. absolutely sure Of himself.
A lordly fellow, decided Kenneth,
ID forthwith took keen dislike for
n. Nevertheless, it was not difficult
account for viola's interest in him
r, to q certain extent. the folly
hich led her to undertake the exploit
the night before. Barry Lapelle
Luld have his way with women.
f'You come from Kentucky, Mr..
synne," Lapelle was saying. Il am
bm Louisiana. Ny father came up
Bt. Louis a few years ago after es-
biishing line Of steamboats, between
erre Haute and the gulf. Two Of our
mpany's boats come as far north A.
fayette. so spend considerable Of
time there at this season Of the
pr. I understand you have spent
reral years In the East, At college
In pursuit Of your study Of the
n"
principally In New York and Phiia.
phia." responded the other. subdu-
smile. my fame seems to have
pceded me. Mr.. Lapelle. The farmer
N whom I spent the night was thor
Ehiy familiar with my affairs"
You are an object Of interest to
ry one In this section" said Lapelle,
Inherently. "Where did you spend
mighty"
At the farm of man named Striker
hineas Striker"
-apelle started. His body appeared
stiffen In the saddle.
Phineas Strikerr' he exclaimed,
b swift. searching look into the
aker's eyes. Suddenly . nush man
his cheek. You were at Phineas
iker's last mighty
Yes. We had lost our way and came
his place Just before the Storm" said
meth, watching his companion mar
~. Lapelle's face was q study.
not' indecision, even dismay. were
ressed In swift succession.
Ihen you must have met-but no,
snt likely" he said, In some con-
ion.
kenneth hesitated moment. enjoy
the others discontinue. Then he
u; Il met no one there except my
er' who also happened to be spend
the night with the Strikers"
ne color faded from Lapelle's face,
wing 1t sickly white. Were you
any way responsible for-well, for
departure. Mr.. Gwynne?' he de-
ued' his eyes flaming with swift,
den anger.
was not aware of her departure
arose this morning, Mr.. Lapelle.
'Ner informed me that she went
~ before sunrise
or moment Lapelle glared at him
"ci"lsly. and then gave vent to
emptmous laugh.
thousand apologies" he snid.
isg'ng his shoulders II might
known you would not be consult
never laid eyes on my half-sister
i''si night" said Kenneth, deter
y" U" hold his fpinppr "It Is not
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31

Halfa dozen men were standing in
front of the tavern WHEN the newcom-
ers rode up. Kenneth dismounted and
threw the reins to his servant. Land
lord johnson hurried out to greet him.
Ito be Continued)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31

A subscription 20 this papeI
worth farsfhore than. itseosta S
for full year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31

the girls mother. T6N feaF was IN
stantly dissipated by the next remark
Of Isaac Stain.
Nope. 1t wuzn't him that told me
about you, pardner. 1t wuz violy
Gwyn. She went by here with her
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-01-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
FIVE NEW HIGHWAYS .N MADISON COUNTY
State Commission Pledges Aid
 In Road Improvements

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July 3O.- Especial. )-An interesting report on the visit of a Madison county good roads delegation to the meeting of the Ala bama highway commission was given the Rotary club at it's weekly meeting by ex-Senator Robert B. Spragins, chairman of the delegation. The report showed that the highway commission formally promised the delegation every thing it asked The Madison countians asked for the maximum, it was stated, and the result will be that five great highways will be under construction out ot Huntsville within the present season.
 Educational Drive-With money sufficient only to provide a six months school term coming to them from the state and county funds, the people of Hurricane district are intent upon hay ing an eight months terms for their dis trict School. They have provided the seventh month expenses by private sub scriptions. Trey are now after funds for the eighth month and have planned a big neighbOrhood barbecue for Thurs day of this week. Hon. John W. Aber- crombie, state superintendent of deuca- tiOn, is expected to be the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
BOY FOUND DEAD
 IN AKRON YARDS
Charles Robinson, Albert vile Man, Learns Of
 Sons Death
tGadsden Bureau.)

GADSDEN, Ala, July 30.-Charles Robinson, Albertville rural mail car rier, has received a message stating that Ted, 22-year-old son, was found dead Tuesday in the railroad yards just out side of Akron, o. His body was said to have been badly mangled. Young Robinson left Albertville a short time ago to look for George, his 18-yea--old brother, who had not been heard from in several weeks.
 Man Reported Killed-Reports re- ceived Wednesday afternoon of a man, thought to be W. s. Reason of Sligo, being killed by Louisville 6 Nashville train near Rock Springs could not be confirmed at the local offices of the road. It was said that Reason was walking on the track and was hit by a passenger train.
 Make Coat Hangers-The Compress Buckle company has installed a ma. chine for making wire coat hangers in its plant at Attalla and will begin to turn them out Monday.
 Struck By Auto. Buster" 12-year. old son of Mir. and Hrs. J. B. Walker was struck by an automobile driven by Rev. A. D. Cargile early Wednesday morning, but escaped with only a few bruises and cuts. The boy is said to have run in front of the car.
 Injured In Smash-Mrs. Inez Bes- sent of Andalusia, who is in a hospital here, was, painfully injured Wednesday when some friends came to take her to ride. The car had not gone far when it was struck by lumber truck. Mrs. Bessent sustained only bad bruises.
 Mrs. Entrinken Dies-Mrs. W. A. Entrinken, 32, member of a prominent family of Alabama City, died at To- cal hospital at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning, following protracted illness. Funeral and burial will take place Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Swan Dies-Mrs. Lula Swan died at her home at Caldwell, St. Clair county, early Wednesday. Funeral and burial will take place Thursday.
 having A
 King Is Released Bran don, having refused to grant requisition papers from the governor of Tennessee, Albert T. King alias Al Rodkins of New York city, was Wednesday, re- leased from the county jail. He had just completed a short sentence on the Etowah caain gang and was being held for the Tennessee authorities on the charge of passing bad checks. He was arrested here on the charge several months ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
B. Q. T.C. TROPHY
 WON BY FLORIDA
Auburn Representatives Finish Second At Camp
 Mcclellan

CAMP MCCLELLAN, Ala, July 30. The University of Florida won the first place in the general standing among the colleges of the eight states of the Fourth Corps area, which have had representatives stationed at the R. O.. T. c. camp taking the active six weeks military training course at the army reservation. An average of the record of all branches of the Univer- sity of Florida's training work showed that she had made a total grade of 95.26 per cent.
 The University of Florida also won first place in the swimming meet and the doubles of the tennis tournament. A handsome loving cup was awarded to the University of Florida in recogni- zance of her excellence by the Fourth Corps area.
 Alabama Polytechnic institute made the second highest grade on 94.90 per cent, also taking a silver loving cup for its record on the rifle range over all of the other schools and colleges of the R. o. T. c.
 Third place went to Presbyterian college of South Carolina with grade of 91.90 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
TOURIST CAMP OPENS
Florence Civitan Club Has Equipped
 Site
lMuscle Shoals Rnraan. !

FLORENCE, Ala, July 3O.-The new tourist camp, being constructed under the auspices of the Civitan club will be formally opened Thursday aft. ernoon. The Civitan club has spent approximately $1,OO0 in the construc, tion of this camp, and has supplied drinking water, lights, teleghones, etc A care taker will be in. charge of the camp, who will operate small con fectionery stand for the convenience of the travellers. At the opening Thurs day, fish fry will be held, at which time the Civilians will be hosts.
 Leaves For VacatiOn-Dr. B. w. Hol. ingsworth and family left today for a months vacation at Charleston, W. Va. Dr. Hollingsworth stated that he plans to hear the acceptance of John w. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
THIEVES GET $2OO FROM POST OFFICE
A. G. S. Station At Cot tOndale Also Broken
 Into
lTuscaIOOsa Rureau.l


 TUSCALOOSA, Ala, July 30.-Bur- glars Tuesday night robbed the post of flee safe at Cottondale, 12 miles from Tuscaloosa, of about $200. The safe was battered open with tools obtained from the sexton house. The railroad station of the A. G. s. railroad was also en- tered at Cottondale and several pen nies and a pistol was secured from the cash drawer. The robberies were re- ported to the sheriff early Wednesday morning, and investigation is under way.
 Go To Camp August 1.-The War rior guards of this city will go into camp at Camp Mcclellan from August Il to 25. Orders to prepare for the en- campment were just received from the adjutant generals office at Montgomery.
 New Lighting Plant-A final survey of the new lighting system is being made at York, Ala, by Fred R. Max well, an engineer of Tuscaloosa, and material will arrive next week for the plant. The current will be supplied by the Rumley Brothers Electrical plant.
 Haynes Opens RevivaI-Rev. J. o. Haynes, of Birmingham, preached his opening sermon Tuesday night in a To- day revival meeting of the Brandon Memorial Methodist church. The serv- ices are being held in a large grove near the church on Tenth street where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
PASTOR DECLINES
 MONTHS VACATION
Troy Minister Feels His Ser.
 vices Are Needed There

TROY, Ala, July 3O.-(SpeciaL J. Although offered months vacation by his board of stewards, Rev. S. U. Tur- nipseed, ,Spastor of the Methodist church, has declined to take advantage of the offer. Mir, Turnipseed recently came to Troy from Jackson to fill the va- caney caused by the removal of Dr. c. .. Daniels to Pensacola, and says he does not feel that he needs a vacation at this time as his services are needed.
 Melons For Orphans-A watermelon cutting was enjoyed by the children of the Baptist Orphanage this week. Three farmers of near Hepzibah, S. T. Lucas, H. o. Dyess and J. D. Donaldson, car ried 56 large melons to the children.
 Large Still Seized-A 15O-gallon still was taken by Deputies Furlow and Hood at Log Creek between Linwood and China Grove last week. Three brothers, Rufus, Grady and Charlton Law, were arrested and made bond. Rufus Law will be tried in circuit court and the other two will go before the grand jury. Fifteen gallons fo liquor and 24O gallons of beer were found at the still and poured out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
STATE WILL FIGHT FEVER AT GANTT|
Outbreaks In Vicinity Of Reservoir Is Serious, Says Welch
fStata CapitaI Bureau.l

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 30.-Ef- forts will be made by local health ou- thorities and the state to mitigate the severity of the outbreak of malaria in the vicinity of the reservoir of the River Falls Power company at Can't on the Conecuh river, in Covington county, ac- cording to a statement today by Dr. $. W. Welch, state health officer. The state health officer declared that "much damage has already been done" through outbreak of malaria in the community, and that every known method will be used to control it.
 With reference to the recent decision of Judge W. l.. Parks, denying the pc tition of the state board of health for temporary injunction to restrain the River Falls Power company from main taining its reservoir at Can't until reg. ulations of the state board of health have been complied with, Dr. Welch pointed out that the hearing so far in the case was on expert statements only, and that the case is yet to be tried on it's merits.
 Dr. Welch stated:
 'The state board of health will use every method known to science to con- trol the spread of malaria in the terri. tory contiguous to the impounded wa ter. It must be recognized; however, that much damage has already been done because malaria has already bro- ken out in the community, If it should become epidemic, it will require at least three years to bring it under control. The local health authorities, aided by the state, will at once begin active eff forts to mitigate the severity of the outbreak"
 Veterans Cared FOr-Veterans in the government hospital at Alexandria, La., are being well cared for, according to Congressman J. Lister Hill of the Second district, who returned Wednes- day from Alexandria, where he went with National Commander Quinn of the American Legion, to address the Louisiana department convention. Con- gressman Hill personally visited and looked into the condition of the patients in the Veterans Bureau hospital while at Alexandria.
 The Veterans Bureau has under con sideratiOn erection of a permanent hos pital, and Director Hines is soon to make trip of inspection to Alexandria in connection with the proposed action.
 Patients at the hospital consist of tubercular veterans fro. Louisiana. Mississippi and Alabama. Some fifty to sixty Alabamians were found there. Congressman Hill addressed the Louisi- ana convention of the legion, and was gwen a hearty reception by his fellow leglonnalres. In conversation with Ma uonal Commander Quinn, the national commander praised the work of the Ala nama department of the legion and the activity of the legion in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
FOUR BIRMINGHAM LAW APPLICANTS. ADMITTED TO BAR
One Woman, Miss Coral Wood, Among Success
 full Candidates
tststs eapitOl Bureau. ].

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 30.-- General R. F. Ligon, clerk of the su- preme court, was notified Wednesday of the list of successful applicants for admission to the state bar, who passed the examination recently held here.
 Four applicants from Birmingham were successful, including one woman, Miss Coral Wood.
 Those admitted to practice law in Alabama were: Harold Price, Tusca- loosa; Howard l.. Foshee, Clanton ; Victor H. Carmichael, Dora Richard NJ. Smith, IT,, Birmingham; James Turner Gibson, Jr., Pinson; Miss Coral Wood, Birmingham; Benton l.. Brit nell, Albany: J. A. Huey, Enterprise ; Joseph B. Davis, Ensley; William D. Lavender, Centerville; Thomas E. Twitty, Pelham, Ga.; J. Perry Orr, Hartselli; P. 0. Gratrix, Mobile; w. Gregory Smith, Birmingham; Boiling Craig Stanley, Birmingham; J. A. Prosey, Tuscaloosa Claude D.. Pepper, Alexander City; Lucien D. Gardner, Jr., Joel ". Woodruff and George Mack Oliver, Montgomery.
 $141, ,036S2 Gas Tax-Receipts from
 
 $141, ,036.S2, according to information Wednesday from the state tax commis- sion. Divided equally among the 67 counties, this gives each county $2,1O5.- O2, to be used for road purposes.
 Garrison Par0led-Go Governor W. w, Brandon Wdenesday paroled Frank Garrison, sentenced from Coffee county for life for murder March 9, 1913. Garrison had served for some time as a trusty at the capitol.
 Commissions Issued-The following commissions have been issued by Secre. tary of State S. H. Blan:
 Notaries public.
 J. M. Savage, Montgomery; ". B. Christenberry, Selma; L. Sevier, Jr., Birmingham; Ruby E. Stokes, Bir. mingham; W. s. Kirksey, AliceviIle; C. s. Middleton, Jones Mills, Monroe coun- ty; Mrs. W. H. Torbert, Carrollton E. l.. Bowling, Dothan; Roberta Hall Ensley; Miss Christie Morgan, Ft Payne.
 Notary public and ex-offico justice of the peace.
 George W. Crew, precinct 21, Men. tone, Dekalb county.
 Corporations Qaalify-The following corporations have Qualified with s. H Blan, secretary of state:
 Smiley's Pharmacy Inc, Montgomery authorized capitol $1O,00O. paid in s.. 900, incorporated July 9, 1924, incor. poratOrs, B. s. Smiely, James P. Ward. low and Victor O. Hicks, general drug business.
 Eufaula Chamber of Commerce, Flu. faula, no capital, incorporated July 2S 1924, incorporators H. c. Policeman, W l.. Mccormick, R. D. Hayes, ct al.
 Northern Alabama Coal Co, Jasper authorized capital s$1O,O0O paid in $2, 500, incorporated July 26, 1924, incor. porators 0. P. Moore, Bird Tichenor Walter Moore, mining business.
 Jagger Coal O., stock decreased from $196,OO0 to $20,000 July 28, 1924.
 Northern Alabama Coal Go. stock in creased to $247, 300 July 26,1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31
I3 GENERALS
 HAVE RIDDEN
 NOTED HORSE

CAMP MCCLELLAN, Ala,
 July 30.-General Hugh A.
 Drum, deputy chief of staff of the War department of Washington, D. O., made the thirteenth general in the United States army to ride Snooks, noted Sixth cavalry horse while on a tour of inspection of Camp Mcclellan. Its owner, Cap tain Vandyke Ochs,. states that he is not supersititious and has no fear of the thirteenth celebrity bringing mischance to his mount or to future generalissimo riders. Shocks was at one time honored by proudly bear ing General John J. Pershink in re- view.
 Snooks is 12 years old and lays claim to a place in America's Whose Who for other achievements than that of bearing IS generals. In his whole life history Snooks has never entered horse show without bring ing out a tangible distinction of some kind. He has won a total of 49 ribbons and 13 cups.
 The following generals have had the honor of riding Shocks General Pershings, Scott, Shanks, Holbrook, Harris, Hornbrook, Helmick, Erwin, Parker, King, Wells, Winans and Drum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-31

daroun Al Raschid would find diff n this town.
 of a great western railroad saw the d been in a street fight. He fought l the president was interested. At honor. I'll look after him." Want to buy two bottles of the best ginT'
 The thirsty man did, of course. The bootlegger went to the check room of taining two bottles, and turned them over to the buyer.
 Be careful" he hissed. We're watched."-
 No one knows why. The bottles con. tained a very fine quality of hydrant water. Howard Chandler Christy came back from painting the presidential portrait warm admirer of Mir. Coolidge. He says the president has a fine quality of humor. Like all presidents, he rath. CT resents the constant presence of his secret service guard. Orders mean nothing to them. They have been told to- watch the president, and he cannot evade them.
 Lets try" he said with chuckle to Mir Christry. So they crept out of side entrance and dodged behind bushes. It looked as though they were free. Then the President said: 'No use. There's the Deacon"
 The Deacon is the oldest, gravest, most unhappy man of the presidential squad of s. s. operatives. MT. Cool. idge believes-he is not sure-that he has evaded the others from time to time.
 But never fooled the Deacon, '' said he. He's a great man-the Dea. con-" 4