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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
CHAS. MORRIS SHOT . THROUGH ABDOMEN
Atlanta Man Believed to Have Attempted Suicide
 at Barbers' College

Charlie Morris age about s3. from Atlanta, Ga, probably was fatally wounded when he shot himself through the abdomen in an alleged attempt to take his life while he lay on a bed In rooms of the Alabama Barber college 1916h Fourth avenue, at S:30 o'clock last night. Domestic troubles are said to have caused him to commit the act
 Morris was in his night clothes when he fired the shot. The weapon used was a .3S calibre pistol and the ball went through the mans abdomen. ranging downward. It went through the mattress on which he lay, accord ing to Officer Stokes, who investi- gated.
 MT. Morris and Mrs. Morris, his wife. who is barber employed at a local shop were separated in Atlanta some months ago. 1t is understood, and Mrs. Morris came to Birmingham. Morris l it is stated, came here few days ago and last night appealed to his wife to l accompany him back to Atlanta. She refused and this is alleged to be the reason for his having attempted to take his own life.
 The couple have three children 1t is said. who reside with their mother in the rooms of the Alabama Barber college.
 Officer Stokes stated last night that when he arrived on the scene, In re- sponse to summons from Mir. Smith. who has charge of the barber college. that the gun had been removed from the bed. but the theory accepted by the police is that he attempted suicide,
 Morris was rushed to St. Vinceut's hospital in Lige Loy's ambulance, where he Is reported to be in crit
 cal condition. According to informa- ton from police headquarters. Morris
 is a barber by trade, while Mrs. Nor ris is said to have stated last night that he was a butcher. A member of the fire department who Is acquainted with him, stated that he was a switch man. Those who carried the injured man to the hospital stated that he ap- parently regained consciousness upon his arrival there and said, in strained whispers, T will not return to Atlanta without my wife,. He was placed on the operating table and made no fur ther statement No arrests were made in connection with the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Expenses of County for
 Six Months $1, ,590,675

During the first six months of the present year Jefferson county spen. a total sum of $1.5so.675.13 and on July had balance on hand of 94,45S.54. The total receipts for the first six months of the year were $1,279, 9,465.94. The balance on hand on January 1 was $so5, ,6s36a.
 The larger items of expense during the six months were: Jurors and bailiffs, s4s.756.s1:' county officials. s110,s4S; water. lights and heat for the courthouse, $661374: Hillman hospital, sss9S436: maintenance of the aims house. $12,S9379: stationery. 11.346.ji: :: state witnesses, $S,241.2S: sheriffs of flee. $37.T5i.S6; fine and forfeitu.-e fund disbursements. $33.930.25; Decent road fund. $l4I24474; scent road fund. s32s.s76s1; special road fund. S74,- expenditures from both general ana special funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
ALABAMA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET OPENS TODAY
Annual Convention Opens At Howard College At O'ClOck-Dr. Weav-
 CT To Speak

This morning at o'clock the state Baptist Sunday school convention will convene at Howard college. The open ing period from 9 to 9:45 will be taker up with a continuation of the courses in Sunday school pedagogy and meth ods.
 At 10 o'clock there will be an address logy of the Child" Dr. Weaver is the president of Mercer university and is one of the most widely known educa- tors in the south. Following this from II to 12 o'clock there will be an ad- dress by Dr. Poteat. From 12 to 12:S0 there will be devotional service led by Dr. John A. Davison, of Selma.
 The afternoon session will begin at 3 o'clock. They will be featured by addresses, conferences and demopstra- tions. The leaders in these will be MT. Harry Strickland. MT. Emmett Mattie Leatherwood. The elementary work will be a feature. Miss Leather wood Is an expert in her line. MT. Strickland is considered one of the best organized class men in all the country. He was formerly Sunday school secretary of Alabama. Many of his friends will be there to greet him.
 Tuesday evening there will be ad- dresses by MT. Strickland and Dr. Weaver. MT. Strickland's subject will be "The Organized Class in the Field of Service" pr. Weaver will discuss Bap- tisism versus Bolshevsm.
 The Sunday school convention will continue through Thursday.
 Sunday was a big day at the Assem- bly,. In the morning at II o'clock pr. J. T. Henderson delivered strong ad- dress on The Place of the Laymen in the New World Order" His address was divided into sections First he discussed the magnitude of the task that is now before the fol- lowers of Christ Then he discussed the significance of the task ahead of us.
 In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there was formed temporary organization of the Birmingham Baptist laymen. At the meeting the following committee was appointed to frame the constitu- tion and by laws, nominate officers and selct a time for the meeting to form the permanent organization: MT J. w. Minor, chairman, pr J, M. Hank- ins. Messrs. B. c. Cox, w. R. Hillard, S. P. Fowlkes, J. F. Wood and P. c. Rat Tiff. The meeting will be held In the near future. The primary purpose of the organization is the aid in the sew enty-five million campaign which Is to be put on. It is to be permanent or ganization however, and will mean much toward enlisting the laymen of the Birmingham district in Christian work.
 Sunday night Dr. Poteat delivered another of the series of lectures on world reconstruction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
PRODUCTION AND LABOR BEFORE EC.OF |.
Local Chamber to Discuss Resolutions of National
 Manufacturers

Resolutions lScently adopted by the in New York, on increased production of manufacturies and on labor will be discusses and passed upon by an early meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The resolutions declare that much of the industrial antagonism which exists between employees is based on the un- justifiabile and systematically foster ed belief among the people that the manufacturers of the country are mainly responsible for the levels which prices generally have attained Atten- ton is called to the fact that heavy war debt taxations has contributed heavily to present high prices. Increas- ed productiveness is described as an effective means of shortening the du- ration of war tax burdens now m- posed on our industries and the indi- vidual citizen
 The resolutions adopted by the asso- citation and which are to be considered at an early meeting of the chamber follow
 That we deny the truth Of and de- preciate the tendency of the teaching that the manufacturers of the United States are the principal or deliberate authors of the present era of higher price levels.
 That we urge and call upon the peo- pie of the United States, and our fac tory workers in particular to refute and discourage the un-American and dangerously unsound make work" doctrine, which if pursued to any ex- tent, will result in complete industrial 
 That we urge and call upon the peo- pie of the United States, and our fac tory workers in particular to do every thing in their power to encourage stim- ulate and increase our industrial pro- duction. as the direct means towards restoring normal price conditions.
 That we urge and call upon every duly constituted federal state and local agency of government in the United States to lend it's aid to an eff fort to foster and increase our indus trial production, promotion of harmony and Encouragement of agencies and causes of discord and bad feeling be- tween employees and employers. and re- lieve from every possible handicap the legitimate manufacturing interests of the country.
 That we urge upon the public press, the churches educational institutions. and every other factor in moulding public opinion, to give all possible as- sistance in directing public attention to the urgent need for increasing indus trial production."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
INSTRUCTION IN !. SING LEADING GIVEN
IShumway Directs Class. Popularity of Community
 Service Shows Increase

The first lesson for the song leaders class which is composed of playground supervisors was held yesterday after noon at war camp community service headquarters and was largely attended.
 This class is being instructed by Ed ward F. Shumway, sing organizer of the war camp community service, and the course will consist in a number of les sons. Anyone interested in this work is invited to join this class, which will meet hereafter on Monday mornings at 10 o'clock at headquarters. Among those taking this course are Misses Mar tha Ellis, Raynera Tilman. Francis Youngblood. Ruth Davis, Belle McIn- tosh, Claude Heard, Eunice Vann, Annie Merl Haggard, Annie Palmer and Com missioner J. Ellis Brown and J. E. Moore.
 Sings will be held at the local laun- dries beginning this week, the first to be held at the American laundry Friday afternoon at o'clock. A large crowd attended the sing last night at Docena mines under the auspices of the war camp community service and the many songs rendered were greatly enjoyed. l
 The sing was held yesterday afternoon at Loveman, Joseph X Loeb's store, and an entirely new programme was rendered The large number of employees in this store was manifesting much interest in these sings which are held twice week and are proving a source of much pleas ure to everyone connected with this es- ta blishment.
 The following sings will be held today: At 5:3O o'clock at Saks' Clothing com pany; Cordova cotton mills at o'clock: West Park playground at 4:S0 o'clock and East Park playground at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
FEDERAL AGENTS AND SHERIFFS CAPTURE A
 NINETY-GALLON STILL
Raid Made in Shelby Also Nets Large
 Quantity of Beer

90-gallon capacity wildcat still was captured and destroyed and 800 gallons of corn beer poured out. following a raid by Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors w. P Hampton, W. w. Pitts, Deputy United States Marshals Roy Cashion and w. E. Garner and Deputy Sheriffs White, Cum ningham and Kemp. The still was found in the Double Oak mountain neighborhood in Shelby county, and was still warm when the officers reached the scene. They were of the opinion that the operators of the still were driven away by the heavy rain which came up just before they located it.
 During the past two weeks number or successful raids have been made in this vicinity and the officers are making every effort to put stop to the manufacture of white lightning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Kiwanians to Hear
 Chas. F. Wood Today

What the Warrior River Will Mean to Birmingham When Finished" will be the subject of the principal speech to be delivered by Charles Francis Wood, chief engineer in charge of the river terminal construction at the reg ular weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club in the ballroom of the Tutwiier hote: at 1 o'clock today. L. Bum is toastmaster
 The Kiwanis quartet, under the di- rection of MT. Bissell. is to appear this time.
 Jeff Bailey. state organizer, is :n Jacksonville. Fla, upon special invita- tion to assist in the organization of Kiwanis there. Montgomery and Selma clubs were organized during the past week. International Kiwanis, J. Mer- cent Barnett and A. J. Arrant, distri ct governor, presented the charter to Me bile last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
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FOREIGN MISSIONS
 ID STOP HERE AFTER TRADE CONFERENCE

Mission from Great Britain. France, Italy, and Belgium probably will visit Birmingham while on their tour of the the international trade conference at Atlantic City, N. J. during the week of September 29. These nations have ac- cepted the invitations extended them by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for joint commercial tour of this country will be made by them under the auspices of the Nation al Chamber of Commerce endeavoring through conferences and public meet ings to inform American business men of the part they can take in the rehab- itilation of Europe.
 The main purpose of the visit and of the International trade conference to be held at Atlantic City is to acquaint the American business man with the situation abroad and bring about clos CT relations between this country and her European associates in the war. It is felt that unless the European coun- tries can begin production on a large scale they are faced with a serious danger in that they may not be able to pay for food and clothing which they need to support life itself, that it may be impossible for them to reduce their war debt and that there may be grave danger of social and political upheav- als.
 At Atlantic City all of these questions will be taken up by the mission and the American business men attending the meeting with a view to arriving at some definite plan for re-establshing of European credit. The various dele gations will be requested in advance to bring data on certain specified subjects to the end that just the kind of infor nation may be given to American busi- ness men which will be of the most val ue
 The plan of organization for the trade conference contemplates the appoint ment of a general committee of from 25 to 50 men from all parts of the coun- try. From this general committee an ex- ecutive committee will be selected to have directly in hand all arrangements for details of conferences and various visits to American cities throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
UJNIOR ORDER
 ENDORSES BILL

The Birmingham council of the Jun for Order of United American Mechanics last night endorsed the West inspec- tion bill. and the following message was sent to Senator West at Montgom- cry:
 At a regular meeting of Birmingham council Number 21 Junior Order Unit ed American Mechanics, a unanimous resolution was passed commenting the West inspection bill and urging US passage and asking that you snow this telegram to the committee Tn charge or the bill We wish you success
 " c. Blake. c. c.
 A. c. Ellis, Secy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29

We must take steps at once to arouse not only Jefferson county but Blount, Walker, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Russell, St. Clair, Shelby, Etowah and the other min eral-producing counties of the state to the iniquity of this tax and it's unjust features.
 Governor Kilby is solely responsible for the tax and he must be shown that he will be held politically responsible for any such law as he proposes to deliver at this section of the state.
 This is not fight of the coal oper- ators of Alabama. It should be taken from their shoulders. It is our fight, every one of us. It will affect every man, woman and child in this section ad- versely. It hurts capital, labor and everything.
 There is only one argument in favor of it, and that is absurd. It is that coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Bulgarians to Present
 Their Credentials Today
By Associated Press

Paris, July 2S.-(Havas) 1.-The Bu'- garian peace delegation presented i.s credentials this afternoon to the peace conference secretariat at the Chateau Madrid in Neuilly, where the delega- ton is uuartered. As had been the case in the reception of the other peace delegations, the credential of the a. lied delegates were handed to the Bu.- garian representatives in exchange for the credentials of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Salary Increase Given
 POstOffice Supervisors

According to an announcement made at the local postoffice yesterday, ~ supervisors at the Birmingham office will be benefited by the latest salary increase made by the postoffice de- partment, when a raise in salary of $200 per year was announced.
 This increase is effective July l., 1919. The men to whom the increase applies are heads of departments at the postoffice. The notice of the ad- vance as applied locally was received and posted by Postmaster R. B. Smyer yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Officer Stubbs Better

Officer Thomas w. Stubbs Of the Pc' lice department, who was seriously in jured when he was thrown rom p'' motorcycle over the balustrade Of ,1e Rainbow viaduct on Twenty-1irs' street last Saturday. was reported to he resting we'll at the Birmingham in- firmary last night. His left arm was broken and his right shoulder disc cated and he sustained severe bruise; ;' as well as possible internal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29

and iron represent permanent depletions of the states wealth because the min erals are taken from the ground. It's discriminatory character is even shown by that very argument, for if iron and coal should be taxed for that reason then there should be a tax on every brick manufactured from the clays bf the state. Every barrel of lime should be taxed Every sack of cement should pay it's toll. It would be never-ending pro- Cession.
 That tax is something concerning which the state should become aroused. If the tax is put on minerals now 1t will be increased at every session of the legislature for the next 100 years. There will be no end to it. Recognizing the ab- solute injustice of this tax I propose to get busy and do everything in my power to save our section from being trampled on in any such fashion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Incorporation Papers Filed

Incorporation papers for the State Oil company for s25.eao, naming w. W. Grath. president: E. D. Johnson. vice president. and B. F. Hol- secretary. Also the South ern Accessories company for $10.U00 capital stock. with H. M. Howell, presi- dent: H. F. Rees, vice president. and H. F. Stearns. secretary. were filed in the probate office Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Judge Grubb Returns

Judge w. l. Grubb of the United States court for the northern district of Alabama has returned from New York. where he has been for the past six weeks, presiding in the United States court. He. with other court of ficials. will leave Tuesday for Gdds- den. where court will be held. AL though the docket is composed of the usual number of cases, there are sew eral important ones to come up at this term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Ray Dunlap Addresses
 American Engineers

Ray Dunlap, assistant national sec retary of the American association or engineers, addressed the local branch of that association at a special meeting held at o'clock last night in the club rooms of the Civic Association on "The History, Endeavors. and Benefits to be Derived from the Association" A large crowd was present and much enthusi- asm shown by the members of the or ganization and the visitors that were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Butchers and GrOcers
 to Discuss Legislation
Meeting to Be Held at Civic Associa
 ton Tonight

Members of the Retail Grocers and Butchers association will meet at s O'clock tonight in the club rooms of the Civic association for the purpose of discussing legislative matters Of interest both to them and the city.
 Matters that are now up before the legislature directly bearing on Bir- mingham and its business enterprises will be informally discussed by the as- socia ton and possibly some definite action taken on some of them. All of the mem bers have been urged to att tend by Marion E. Hogan, president of fhe organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Teachers Institute to
 Meet Here September 6

The Jefferson county teachers in stitute will be held at the Central high school building September 8. accord ing to the announcement of N. R. Baker. county superintendent of edn- cation The institute is to last four days and a large crowd has been an- ticipated by officials.
 After the adjournment of the insti- tute the teachers will leave to make preparations for the opening of their respective schools in the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued in the pro- bate office Monday are as follows: Manuel Zicaretto and Miss Binarde Long.
 Daniel Carosso and Miss Rosie Lee Gieogia.
 Willie R Anderson and Miss Ada:e Lee Holmes.
 C. D. Lucas and Miss Lucille Sample.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Sacred Harp Meet

Birmingham Sacred Harp singers will hold a sing at the court house Sunday. according to the announce ment made yesterday. and the songs of the old hymn book will be used Those attending are urged to bring we'll filled baskets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Coal and Iron Tax Ls
 the Most Unjust Euer
 Proposed m Alabama SENATOR WHITE
Says Fight Does Not Belong Coal Operators and Should Be Taken From Their Shoulders-Applies to Every Citizen and People Should Be-
 Thoroughly Aroused
SENATOR FRANK s. WHITE

The proposed tonnage tax coal and iron is the us unjusabe and discriminatory proposed in Ala bama said Senator Frank s. White last night.
 The matter will be brought before the board of directors the Civic association today looking the calling of meet ngs taking such other steps will impress the legislature with the unfairness of the proposed measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-29
Condition Serious

Mrs. F. J. McBrayer. who by mistake took two bichloride of mercury tablets Sunday morning, is reported in a SC; l. ous condition at the South Highlands infirmary. where sheA was removed from the Hillman hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-24

at the time the fight for the school appro-
priations was on. More than once Mon
tee was advised he should vote for the bill
in order to get help for the normal school.
The bill first was amended in the senate
then defeated. Montee voted against it.
The lobby turned its fight on the Pitts
burg normal and came near carrying out
ceeded in tearing $1O5, coo out of the budget
asked for the school, and that would have
accomplished all that the lobbyists for the
franchise hoped for.
In the last few days of the session the
friends Of the normal training school were
compelled to fight for the very life of the
institution. They succeeded in having one
item after another restored until they re-
gained all except $4,000. That 100000
represents the fine" the institution which
Kansas had established for normal train
ing in manual school work was assessed
by the lobby as n punishment for OPPOSE
ton on the part of the three members
from Crawford county to the big franchise
grab.
1t is not believed that the indeterminate
franchise seekers were interested deeply
fishing the legislative renig of terror which
used to prevail in regard to the votes of
members of the legislature who had in
situations to look after. 1t always was
regarded as n dangerous thing for them
to offend the public utilities corporation
of the state.
The Indeterminate Franchise bill will
be back in the legislature again in two
years. The corporations will not give up
that the lesson to the Pittsburg school this
year would have a big effect upon the
representatives with institutions in their
counties in the session two years hence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-24
ITALY NOT LEAVING
American, Italian and French Off
Gals Deny Report.

Paris. March ( 24.-The highest
American authorities today declared
that there is absolutely no foundation
in a report that Italy had threatened
to withdraw from the peace confer
ence unless awarded Fiume. On the
contrary, they said, they have found
Premier Orlando displaying a spirit of
cooperation and good humor in all
his recent conferences with allied rep
resentatives.
In view of the reiterated reports of
such a threat by a press association,
the official Italian press bureau today
issued another denial, declaring: "It
can be authoritatively stated that the
Italian delegation took no decision of
this nature"
The French press generally is carry
ing similar denials. For example, The
Temps said: I'VE are informed au-
thoritatively that the Italian delega-
ton has taken no such decision as has
been reported by certain English and
American newspapers regarding the
Fiume question"