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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Birmingham WiH Vote On
 @, 500, OOOBondIssueA Aug.12

Augu
 city hall auditorium schools and fire equipment be furnished the sale these
 The unanimously voted submit of making the fol- lowin bondis
 at mar chools
 $10O0,000 high scho
 $5o0,OOO tat5 for d ditional fire
 $5oO,OOo Judi
 $500,00O at 10 bnaon hall and Hbraryb building.
 At the will the hree-ml for to substitute for the authorized levy of the tax for 2S The which the bond be they authorized by the been discussed and thrashed that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
BOYS BAND CONCERT AT CAPITOL PARK
Attractive Programme Ar ranged and Big Crowd
 Is Anticipated

An immense audience is expected to be in attendance at the concert which is to be given by the Boys Industrial schoo band. at o'clock tonight at the Woodrow Wilson park under the auspices of the Civitan club, for the purpose of raising funds with which to buy much-needed uniforms and equipment
 Other organizations of the city, in con- junction with the Civitan club, have taken a great interest in the little fellows and are lending every assistance in their power to make the concert a grand sue cess. Tickets for sale have been dis trbuted among their members by the Rotary, Kiwanis, Community, Real Es- tate and Ellis clubs of this city for the purpose of raising the greatest amount .of money possible,
 The boys are badly in need of clothes and equipment and other necessary things and the money raised will be used for that purpose.
 An attractive programme has been ar ranged, one of the features being saXo- phone solo by Buster Brown, an eight year old member of the band. The pro- gramme follows:
 Introduction, Dr. J. A. McSporran Reveille, Maryland, MY Maryldhu' Star Spangled Banner cornet sextette Selection, Bohemian Girl, (Balte'. Cornet solo, Tramp, Tramp. Tramp, (Goldman), Carl Moor.
 The Only Tune the Band Could Play QIayes).
 Intermission. Dear Old Pal of Mine," E. F. shum- way. s March Alabama Boys," (our own), E. c. Jordan. Saxophone solo, Poet and Peasant (Suppe). r,.o, Saxophone solo, America NDus'e' Brown, age years). Rag "Iassus Trombone" Fillmore). Reading. Good Bye, God Bless You (E. Fields), Mrs. Jordan. Selection. Sunny South, soutneri songs. Qampe). Finale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
City Postpones Action
 on Proposed Warrior
 River Developments
Commission Said to Favor Construc- ton of Facilities-Building
 Is Leased

Action was postponed by the city com mission yesterday afternoon on the CO operation of the city with the county IT, the matter of constructing railroad pe- ween the city and the Warrior river, with terminal facilities at each end. John R- Hornady. acting president of the commits sion, announced that the commission Will make further investigations and look at the matter from the various angles from which it may, in the course of time, pre- sent itself.
 It is understood that the commission favors the proposed legislation necessary for the construction. and developments
 At the meeting yesterday the commits sion voted to lease the three-story brick building at 15 Twentieth street, owned jointly by J. R. Dowdeii ana the estate . of Mrs Sallie Jackson, to the Hood and Wheeler Furniture company for five years at ss5O month The city is trustee TOT the Jackson estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
100 AUTOS ID TAKE
 MONTGOMERY TRIP
Large Delegation to Attend Meeting of Highway lm-
 provement Association

All arrangements are practically com plete for the trip to Montgomery Of the good road enthusiasts and automobillsts of Jefferson county, which will start from the Tutwiler hotel tomorrow morn ing at 6 o'clock sharp, with no less than 100 automobiles in line.
 Sid w. Lee, chairman of the executive committee of the Jefferson County High way Improvement association, Tuesday afternoon also enlisted the cooperation, of the Kiwanis club which, led by the car of Big Chief J. Mercer Barnett, IS expected to have about 25 cars in line, with MT. Lee in the official car
 Following a meeting of the executive committee yesterday at the rooms Of the Civic association, it was announced tha' practically everything was in readiness for the trip, and Solon Jacops al the head of the cars from the rural districts and Henry M Dozier and Clarence B. Lloyd for the 'city cars" were confi- dent of raising their full quota for the trip to the meeting of the Alabama Highway Improvement association Thurs- day and Friday at Montgomery.
 Among the Birmingham citizens who have already signified their intention te be on hand promptly at 6 o'clock Thurs day morning TOT lHe lIlp diS- .'iu W Lee, J. Mercer Barnett, Henry M. Dozier Frank Willis Barnett, Duff Greene, Dr. J. w. Johnson, Culpepper Exum, Clar- ence B. Lloyd, A. J. Arrant, Fred B Shireman, H. M Kohn, City Commis- sioner J. Ellis Brown, A. C.. Carter. B A. Pepperman, Lou Saltef, c. E. Ireland Jere Gwin, Solon Jacobs P. Y. Whitman ohm w. Sibley, pr. C.. w. Shropshire Bill Wilson, J. L. Yancey. F. w. Dixon c. H. Ohme, w. E. Dawson, J. H. Con- Aelman, Charles l.. Harold.
 The Jefferson county board of revenue will be on hand with two cars and Pres. President Jere Gwin, as well as R. R Bivens, Dr. J. B. Vines and T. E. Huey
 H. F. Wilkerson, D. E. McLendon, J F. Hawkins and others, who had toured the outlying districts, reported Tuesday that the following cars will be on hant for the trip:
 Adamsville: A. L. King, L. T. Shiflet' and M. w. Long; Blossburg, pr. 4. O Narimo, c. M. Harris and P. R. Jordan Pinkney City, w. J. Wheeler, F. J. Dow nie and J. B. Richardson; Brookside, G E. Birdgood, MT. Hutto and J. M. Davis Sayre (WesO, J. A. Wood, J. V. Webster Sayre mine, C. N. Milan; Palos, J. w Cantrell and w. M Kirked; Kimberly pr. F. R. Messinger; Warrior, pr. A. L Mitchell and two more cars; Bradford two cars; Mount Pinson, pr. A. s. Hut and one more car; Clay, Tom Self. w. D Wade; Trussville, J. c. Acton and Charles Due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Realtors to Discuss
 Legislative Matters
 at Weekly LuncheC

Tomorrow meeting of the Real , tate exchange, at it's weekly luncheon 1 o'clock at the Southern club, will featured by the discussion of all mat of legislation that are of importance the real estate dealors, according John D. Chichester. secretary of the } mingham Real Estate exchange, yes day.
 MT. Chichester has sent the follow notice to all the members of the change, urging them to be present at meeting:
 "If you are interested in any matte legislation. please be present at Tn days luncheon at o'clock at the Soi. ern club. Every realtor actively in ested in the coming session of the legislature is urged to be present. { meeting will be turned over entirely tn discussion of legislative matters the utmost importance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
LAWYER SHOT AND
 SERIOUSLY HURT
 BY H|GHWAYMAN After Shooting Victim the RObber Secures Several Hundred Dollars Worth
 of Booty and Escapes

F. E. Turner of the law firm of Harsh, Harsh & Harsh was shot through the jaw and seriously injured about 10 o'clock last night by a white highwayman who escaped with jewclry and money amounting to several hun dred dollars belonging to MT. Turner and Mrs E. Blanton, 2101 Sivth avenue, north, who accompanied him.
 The hold-up took place on the Green Springs road, about three miles dis tant from Birmingham, while MT. Tur- ner and Mrs. Blanton were out riding in an automobile. When they mad reached an apparently desirable point in the highway to turn the car around Turner stopped, when a man dressed in midsummer attire stepped from behind clump of bushes and into the highway and ordered the occupants of the automobile to throw up their hands and fired almost at the same time at MT. Turner The bullet took effect in the jaw and emerged from the back of the neck He fell over against the seat, bleeding. Mrs. Blan- ton screamed while the hisshwayman unheedingly- robbed his victims. After obtaining a diamond ring and two small diamonds inserted in lavalier. one cameo ring and a wrist watch, valued at approximately $500. from Mrs. Blanton and $16 and an Elgin watch from MT. Turner the highway man backed himself into the woods and escaped.
 Although shot through the jaw and nursing a wound of very serious na- ture, MT. Turner, aided by Mrs. Blan- ton managed to drive the automobile to the Hillman hospital. When he ar rived he sank from exhaustion.
 Authorities at the Hillman stated that MT. Turner is seriously shot, but he will recover if blood poison does not set in. MT. Turner resides at 202O Avenue D.
 Detective headquarters were notified and Officers Jones and Lee went to the scene and made investigation Ser geant Eddie Lyons assigned two more officers to aid in the search and they were late last night searching in the vicinity of the hold-up for the high wayman His victims were able to give good description of their as- Sailant,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
CHAMBER ADOPTS
 PLANS FOR YEAR Directors Meet and Outline Work of the Chamber
 of Commerce

At well attended meeting of the Commerce, held yesterday afternoon, the programme of the chamber activities for the year were discussed and adopted. Following discussion of the suggestion offered the following programme was adopted:
 Assist in every possible way in secur- ing for Birmingham auditorium in keeping with it's population and commer- clsl importance.
 Take the necessary steps at once to se- cure for the Birmingham district the full advantages of cheap transportation af-
 Make a thorough study of the housing problem of this city and find means to relieve the present conjestion.
 Assist the city school officials in their efforts to provide proper quarters and better educational advantages generally for Birmingham.
 Through a strong and active committee assist in finding remedy for the short age of municipal revenues. Advertise continually the advantages of Birmingham.
  for the purpose of encouraging home in-
 dustries by buying Birmingham made products.
 Endeavor to secure new industries of this vicinity especially those making finished products and employing we'll paid skilled labor. Take an active part in the good roads movement.
 Help to build up the Alabama State fair and to ultimately convert the fair | grounds into a city park. A committee consisting of D. V. Dim- | ick, chairman; Thornton Estis, J. Mer- 1 cer Barnett and F. E. Butler was ap- | pointed to confer with O. l.. Bum, dis- | trict traffic manager, with regard to ! new industries desirous of locating in this | city and to arrange to take care of all | inquiries along that line. Communications from the district engi- 1 neer in Mobile regarding a municipal wharf and terminal at the Warrior river were referred to the Warrior river com l mittee
 | Murray Brown and R.. A. Porter wera appointed as committee to make $10oO donation to the interests of the Boys l Pig club of the different counties of the | state. This money will be used as prem I iums to be given away at the state fair | in October for the benefit of that club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
KiWanians Hear of
 Naming of New Ship
Two Distinguished Visitors at the
 Luncheon of Kiwanis Club

Hill Ferguson told the Kiwanis club members of how Jefferson county had won the right to name the new ship in the Pensacola yards "Red Mountain" by securing more subscribers to the Victory Loan campaign than any other county, at the regular weekly luncheon in the ball. room of the Tutwiler hotel yesterday
 Two distinguished visitors were present, Forest Danby Carr of the Metropolitan opera, New York, and Meyer Eiseman, a Kiwanis of New Orleans, who has the distinction of being the first southerner to win the prize offered by eastern Xii wanians for the most eloquent descrip- tion of his home town in a five-minute talk.
 Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell explained the plans being laid for the 1920 Kiwan- ian convention at Portland, and urged the local club to have large delegation present.
 The $5 attendance prize offered by Leo- pold Loeb of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, went to Ted Brownell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Grocers Protest Sole Of
 Surplus Food Supplies Here

Heated discussions resulted yesterday afternoon at the regular weekly meeting of the city commission when local gro cers appeared before the commissioners in protest against the citys having the government ship car lots of surplus food supplies to Birmingham to be sold to the people at 20 per cent less than the foods cost the government.
 The grocers objected to the proposed action of the city in bringing the food here to be retailed to consumers on the grounds that it would hurt their busi- ness and that the individuals would save but very little. They said they objected to the principle involved.
 The talks made by the grocers were led by Marion Hogan, president of the Retail Grocers association, while Commissioner H. P. Burruss was the principal speaker for the commission. Acting President Hornady several times rapped for order when two or more persons were attempt ing to make themselves heard at the same time.
 Commi issioner Burruss repeatedly ano
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
BRIGHTER NAMED
 RED MOUNTAIN Miss Margaret Builder to Christen Steel Ship at the
 Pensacola Yards

Miss Margaret Builder. one of Birming- hams most attractive young lalies, and a niece of MSs. w. D. Smith, was named as sponsor for the Red Mountain" the 500-ton steel freighter which the Bir- mingham district was accorded the priv ilege of naming by the government, ow- ing to the splendid record made in the fourth Liberty loan, when $l2.ooo,ooo was raised. Mrs w. D. Smith was named as chaperone.
 This decision was reached at a meeting of the directors of the Chamber of Com merce, the leaders of the allied armies, and the fourth Liberty Loan committee, held yesterday afternoon.
 Miss Smith will christen the Red Mountain at the Pensacola ship yards. where the freighter was built, at noo.. next Saturday. and a party, includin Mrs. Smith, Miss Builder, Murray Brown chairman of the fourth Liberty Loa campaign committee; J. Frank RushG field marshal of the allied armies, ses eral officials of the Chamber of Con r'crce. and generals of the allie
 mics and others interested. will sa Friday afternoon for Pensacola those desrous of attending the chi stf ing are requested to communicate Hugh Lattimer of the railroad ad 1in. tration.
 The decision to name the ship I,s Mountain" was arrived at from tn lt that the steel of which 1t is const7s-' was made in the Birmingham di4tfis and a number of communities arN cluded in the manufacture of the Sic
 from the mining of the ore to u ished product, and the name wa gested as the most fitting for communities concerned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09

vainly attempted to draw from several Of the grocers definite answer to wheth- CT or not they would reject the govern ment's offer.
 Among the grocers present were Marion Hogan, Charles Davis w. M. Franklin. Thomas Grimes and Robert Emond.
 After the meeting MT. Franklin said; The wholesale grocers have no complaint to make We merely are here with the retail grocers.'
 The discussion ended when the commits sion adopted a resolution by Commission CT Burruss to the effect that the com mission was very glad to have had the grocers come before them to express their views.
 The city will proceed to have the food supplies probably more than six cars in all, most of which will be canned meats and vegetables and sugar. sent here if possible, it is understood, They are to be sent on consignment and sold to the public at 20 per cent fcs than the govern ment paid for them. The city will not buy the supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Young Girl Struck by Mrs.
 J. R. Burgin Is Improving

The condition of Miss Reba Davis, aged IT an en1ploye of downtown department store who was struck on the head with the butt of a revolver and painfully in- jured Monday night by Mrs. J. R. Bur gin. S0l Forty-third street, north. was re- ported to be improved yesterday.
 When Mrs. Burgin met her husband, EJ. R. Burgin and Miss Davis walking IT. the vicinity of Capitol park, she drew revolver and fired one shot at Miss Davis. The shot went wild. Mir. Burgin inter fered. but during the struggle that fol- lowed, Mrs. lhlrgin struck the girl cn the head, inflicting injuries that necessitated her being carried to a hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
CONFERENCE OF THE
 FIRESTONE OFFICIALS

The banquet given by the local officials of the Ffrestone Tire and Rubber com pany in honor of R. L. Harpham, mana ger of the truck tire sales of the Fire stone factory at Akron, O., F. H. Crone of Akron and Dan F. White and w. D. Zhart, officials of the factory at Atlan- ta, at the Tutwiler hotel last night, proved a most enjoyable affair.
 Mr. Harpham addressed the gathering in which he dealt with truck, tire and rubber sales in general After a short discussion of business affairs, the crowd proceeded in a body to the Lyric theatre, where they spent the rest of the evening The conference will be reconvened this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
COMMUNITY SING
 AT JORDAN PARK
 WELL ATTENDED

About 400 persons attended the com munity sing and exercises held at o'clock yesterday afternoon at Jordan mark. when Commissioner J. Ellis Brown told those present of the city's enlarged plans for development and operation of her ii playgrounds. Ed F. Shamway led the singing. Field exercises and athletic events were held.
 The meeting was similar to those that were recently started at the various playgrounds. Prizes were awarded the winners of the various contests. many boys and girls taking part in the exer- cises The work was under the immedi- ate supervision of Miss Bell Mcintosh. supervisor of the Jordan playgrouhds Refreshments were served by the play grounds association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Wedding a Surprise

A wedding that came as surprise 70 many of their friends was that of James Hue Richardson and Miss Lille Mae Chambers, HOO Twelfth avenue. The wed- ding took place at the home or the yrooyn,s sister at Tuscaloosa Monday. Mr richardson recently returned from tbe Tinted States navy and is now con nected with the Louisville and Nashville railroad, while the bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. G. Chambers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
GrOcers Discuss Sale
 of Government Goo

The members of the Retail Grocers' :; weekly meeting last night in the cafs the Civic association. It was dec that they would do all in their powei assist the city commission in reducing high cost of living, by buying the gt furnished by the government catalt which offers to sell commodities at 20 cent less than cost. provided the s commissioners would not use any eliminating measures.
 It was planned that an entertainT would be given by the association to the grocers and butchers of the city next Tuesday night at o'clock in cafe of the Civic association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
DE ARMAN INJURED AT
 SEMET-SOLVAY PLANT

o R DeArman, an employe of the Semet-Solvay company at Ensiey' was seriously injured yesterday morning while working at the plant. MT. DeArman was taken to the emergency hospital at Ems lev for first aid treatment. according to reports and was later removed to the BIT minghan infirmary in Johns ambulance
 MT. DeArman was injured about the head and also internally. Authorities a, the Birmingham infirmary stated last night; MT. DeArman is in very se- rious condition. although ne will recover. if complications do not set in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
BIG SHORTAGE IN .JEFFERSON'S QUOTA FOR MEMORIAL FUND
Patriotic Spirit of People Appealed to by Chairman Ramsay to Raise Allot-
 ment for County

With little more than S14,0oo of the al lotted quota of sS7, 800 for Birming gham and Jefferson county still to raise, campaign officials in the state memorial campaign drive are working with more determina- tion than ever in an effort to overcome this great shortage.
 Offices of the county headquarters will be opened up in the Chamber ot Com merce building this morning, vacating the temporary quarters in the Rotary club office in the Tutwiler hotel The change was begun late yesterday after noon and future reports will be made to the new headquarters.
 Campaign, officials contend there are no better people in the country than the people of Jefferson county, and confident- ly believe this district will respond with more enthusiasm since the announcement of more than six counties in the state have already gone over the top with their total subscriptions, and there is every reason to believe Jefferson and Birming- ham will emerge from the lowly place on the ladder and come forward by the end of the week with a full quota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Burgers Employees
 to Have Half Holiday

The summer vacations are now on. and many of the downtown stores are an- nouncing they will close one-half day each week Burgers department store makes the announcement that they Will close at 1 p. m. every Thursday during July and August in order to give their sales force half holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Boy Scouts. Attention

All the local troops of the Boy Scouts are requested to meet tonight at ' o'clock for the purpose of roping in the enclosure for the concert to be given tonight by the Boys Industrial School band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
Cnrd of Thanks

MT. w. Z Washington, MT. and Mrs. co Ellison and family wish to thank their many friends for their sympathy. kindness and many floral offerings dur ing the death of wife, daughter and sis ter Mrs. Ida Belle Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-09
NOTICE TO JEFFERSON COUNTY
 BANK DEPOSITORS

Depositors and general creditors Of the Jefferson County Bank, who have not received their 10 per cent dividend check. of July l, are again requested to call for their checks at the Amert. can Trust and Savings Bank.
 w. w. CRAWFORD,
 Liquidating Agent.