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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
EAST LAKE BAND
 ID GIVE CONCERT Entertainment for New Uniform Fund Planned
 by Civitan Club

On Wednesday evening, July 9 the Civ- itan club will put on concert at CapiI tol park for the benefit of the boys1 band of the Industrial school at East Lake
 According to Dr. Shropshire. these boys have given their services for all pa7 triotic and civic causes in recent years, and never have received anything bud the praises and the compliments of the citizens.
 They have marched and played in rain and in sunshine suffered cold, and per- spired under the hot rays of old Sol. never complaining. but always ready and willing to help good cause along.
 Now they need new uniforms and othe1 equipment. There are about 60 of theml all bright, energetic patriotic boys.| es and usefni i7ens.
 Ths small nu allassa sa the .aaars tor annusile by the stale $ aps sarfl elenb to mest ts need and 50 Df1 Courtney W Shropshire president of tls ciyltan cluh. conceived ttq sdas ~ ssa ing t henesit conesrtg
 4nS Nosa themselves wii fdraise road oaTt os tds enttstsinmert st th] concert, but they wel na esA'ss other entertainers--..I 'sH es. vocalists-and Dr. Shropshire proi...sS that the bill given on that occasion will be well worth the admission charge.
 Following out the plan conceived. Drl Shropshire yesterday called commit1 tee of Civilians together in his office is] the First National Bank building to tall1 the matter over On this committee are Dr. Shropshire, Reese Adamson. Jod Rosenberger w. N Todd, Kelly B. Spen cer, w. W. Hazard, K. P. Cornell, WI Boes, C. L. Hagan. P. Y. Whitman Bob Thames, Percy Rosenberger, Le Kayser and Roy P. McCowan; Dr. R. C| Morefield. R. L. McMeans and Morr Bernheim.
 Reese Adamson was elected chairmr of the committee. pr. Shropshire agres to arrange the programme and Joe Ro d enberger was put in charge of special engagements.
 It is planned to have the concert beg at o'clock on the evening of July a There will be no long speeches. but m sic, singing, readings and one or tv ' other features will probably be inciud in the programme.
 The boys in the band. it Is stated, in need of new uniforms, and when 3 ter comes on, as 1t will in few montl q they will need other articles of weari I apparel. most of which cannot possil be provided out of the funds supplied | a the state.
 Other organizations will be invited 'l assist in the concert, and it is believ that several thousand tickets will be so for the event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
COL. SCREWS SPEAKS FORNAT|ONAL GUARD
Birmingham Company of Old Fourth Alabama to
 Be Mustered In

Col. w. r. Screws addressed meeting of former national guard officers assem- bled at s o'clock last night at the city hall for the purpose of reorganizing the old Fourth Alabama infantry Several other officers made brief addresses commend ing the endeavor of Maj. Lucien Brown and the other officers who have the en- listment of the men immediately in their charge.
 It was decided to muster in one com pany of the Birmingham quota Saturday afternoon. Over 30 men have already en- listed and they will endeavor to raise the remainder necessary for full company of 65 men by that time
 During his address. Colonel Screws said
 ''I cannot impress upon you too fully the necessity of national guard. You need 1t to uphold the peace and dignity of your state. You must have at least one unit organized by the first of the month in order to get the federal appro- priation. I feel satisfied that a great num- ber of the old men will be induced to join after they have rested up a little and see what a good time the rest of the men are having.
 There is a great chance for every man who enlists at this stage of the game to become noncommissioned officers, espe- cially the old men who have seen active service. We want them as backpone for the organization. Their practical ex- perience and example will have much to do with the success of mastering in the present organization"
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon Mem oli's band escorted Lieut.. J. N. Bryan and another former officer of the guard around the various streets of the busi- ness district They stopped at several places and delivered speeches on the aims and endeavors of the national guard about to be organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
MOTION FOR CANGE OF VENUE OVERRULED
 IN COCOLO TRIAL
Five Cases of Grand Larceny Charged Against Defendant in Judge Tate's
 Division of Court

Proceedings in the trial of L. J. Cocolo under five charges of grand larceny in the connection with the alleged stealing of several automobiles found at his place of business near Fairview begun yester- day will be resumed in Judge F. Lloyd Tate's division of the criminal court to- day.
 Judge Tate overruled the motion for change of venue made by the defendant on the grounds that he could not secure a fair trial in this county, alleging that the papers had been instrumental in in fluencing the people in the idea that he was guilty. Selection of the jury fol- lowed the judgers ruling.
 Yesterday afternoons session was taken up in the introduction of evidence. It IS probable that the trial will last until tomorrow. James D. Davis, assistant solicitor, is prosecuting the case for the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
YOUNG CHILD KILLED
 BY MOTOR TRUCK
Accident Unavoidable, Says Eyewitness to the Affair.
 Threats Against Negro

The remains of Ruth Kate Thompson. the little 6-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. H. L. Thompson, 4o2 First avenue, who was instantly killed when struck by a heavy weight truck driven by John Bailum, negro. at 9:15 o'clock, yesterday morning, will be sent to Clanton this morning for interment by Johns.
 Following the accident which happened at First avenue and Fifth street, near A. B. & A. crossing. serious trouble was narrowly averted, as many threats were made against the driver of the truck.
 R. A. Vaughn. proprietor of a grocery store near the scene of the accident. sec ing the approaching trouble took the negro into custody and called police.
 The accident happened at First avenue and Fifth street. near the Atlanta Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad crossing. Rails, 2331 Eighth avenue, north, and Rails, 2381 Eighth avenue. north, mad D. c. Allen. 729 Twenty-fourth street, south, carpenters. MT. Rails gave out the following statement last night: The negro driver was delivering some ma terial from the Young & Vann Supply company at the residence on which we were at work
 From the fact that we wanted to ex- change some of the material we rode on the truck We reached the scene of the accident at the same time as an outgo- ing street car. which was followed by an automobile going in an opposite direction from the truck. The little girl has crossed safely in front of the street car, but as she did so the touring car came out from behind the trolley car and headed her off. She jumped back to escape being struck by the automo- bile and landed directly in front of the truck I saw the little girl was trapped and I shouted warning, but 1t was toe
 late. It was in my opinion an unavoid- able accident The truck was not run
 ming over 12 or 15 miles per hour.
 "It is true that the negro ran some distance before stopping, but it was be- cause he was scared and he seemingly lost control of his senses after running over the little girl I was never SC shocked in all my life. and I only wish that I could have escaped seeing the life of little girl plotted out in such man. ner It was a terrible accident, but don't think the negro was at fault. According to the statement of officers who placed Bailum under arrest on a charge of murder, some witnesses told them that the truck was being driven at a faSt rate or speed A -WdiIdHe CHdi 6 ing murder was sworn out for him by Officer DeGroat before Judge H. B. Abernethy, and a bond was lived at
 $250O, which had not been made last night.
 The little girl had been to drug store to make a purchase and was returning when she was struck. The limp little form was picked up minute later near the car tracks and the skull was crushed e<l Ivy ccta taf a r1f John R. T. Rives went to the scene yes terday afternoon and summoned wit nesses. and an inquest will be held this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Fall Term of Circuit
 Court Convenes Sept. 8

The fall term of the circuit court will begin September 8, instead of in Octo- Der. following an agreement reached be- tween the judges of the court at a con ference yesterday.
 It was first suggested that summer session of the circuit court be held. but the present plan of meeting September is looked upon more favorably. Some of the judges will give more or less of their time to the courts during the vacation period
 Practically month longer of court will aid materially in clearing up the dockets according to court officials. The prepar- ation of the fall dockets will be begun as soon as the spring term adjourns this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25

Court clerks bewilde-red:
 The manner in which to file a cause for divorce has been solved by local attorneys. Now the question arises is this the most successful way--or has somebody made a mistake.
 A certain couple of the Birmingham district apparently dissatisfied that they ever had cause to marry are once again appealing to the courts. This time it is separation and not the right to join in the holy vows of matrimony.
 Court officials are speculating as to what the chancellor, whoever he may be, when he reads a certain plea all nicely done up in poetic form, will have to say.
 The ancient poets are farther in the background than ever before, and some of them might sit up and take notice that the present generation is modern and up-to-date in every respect-even in filing divorce cases in P-o-e-t-r-y.
 In finishing up the counts l. II and III of the petitioners plea you may see the lines:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
CHILD WIFE SEEKS TO
 SET MARRIAGE ASIDE
Young Moving Picture Actress Files Plea for Annullment of Marriage
 to 44-Year-Old Husband

Annullment of the marriage of Margaret Davies, age 13, moving picture actress. to Col. J. A. Davies, age A, of Washing ton, D. C., is sought by plea filed in the chancery court by her father, J. G. Laird.
 The bill filed by Laird's lawyers, Doug lass and Ray, before Chancellor Hugh A. Locke, is Margaret Davies, pro ami J. G. Laird, complainant vs. J. A. Davies, respondent with the principle plea made by Laird although charges were made in a deposition of Mrs. Davies, now playing in movies in Los Angeles, Cal. that Col onel Davies has another wife in Texas.
 Mrs Davies was born in Birmingham December 3l, 1905. She often played In amateur plays here. later going to Ridge field, Conn.,, where she married Colonel Davis in November. after having known him since July IS. 1918. They lived to- gether until January 6, of this year, when her husband was called away.
 She stated in her deposition that she was about feet 3 inches in height, weighed 115 or 12o pounds and was almost IS years old at the time of her marriage to Coloniel Davies in Ridgefield, Conn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
R. A. BROWN ELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF |. OF |. BY BOARD DIRECTORS
Ensley Section Authorized, Memorial Drive Indorsed and Trip to Mobile, and
 Pensacola Discussed

R. A. Brown was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, and Sol Caheen, W. J. Adams and R. A. Porter, first, second and third vice presidents, respectively. and John H. Frye. treasurer
 Mir Brown and MT. Frye were re- elected to their respective offices, they having served in those capacities since the annual meeting in January.
 Under it's new form of government the officers of the Chamber of Com merce are elected by the directors from among their number, with the excep- 'tion of treasurer.
 Members of the board of directors present were: Murray Brown, Sol Ca heen, George Gordon Crawford, R. A. Porter, Dr. Henry M. Edmonds. Col. Tom o. Smith, W. J. Adams, J Mercer Barnett, Oscar Wells, Morris W. Bush and Robert Jemison, Jr.
 Hill Ferguson. elected a director re- gently, rendered his resignation, stat ing as his reasons therefor that both he and Robert Jemison, Jr., also a director, were members of the same firm and he believed 1t to be to the best interests of the organization and to his company that only one of them should serve.
 His resignation was accepted and Thornton Estes, who received the high est vote of those not elected in the regular election, was elected to fill the vacancy.
 The president was authorized to ap- point committees on auditing, person. mel and forum.
 Authority also was granted for the formation of an Ensley section of the Chamber of Commerce
 The campaign to raise funds for a state memorial to the Alabama sol diers, sailors and marines who served In the world war was indorsed.
 The president was authorized to make arrangements for an excursion to Pen sacola and Mobile on July 12, on which date a steel steamship to be named Red Mountain, in honor of Birming- hams record in one of the Liberty Loan drives is to be launched at Pensacola. It was suggested that maid or hon. or be appointed and that as many mem bers as possible make the trip, spend ing one day in Mobile looking over the great shipbuilding plants there.
 The president was authorized to use such sum as may be necessary, up to $500. in aid of the formation of three National Guard companies in Birming- ham.
 ne ulTeClOTS Qeclueu tO Toiu tueiI regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. in the afternoon.
 One of the first questions to come before the membership of the Cham Der of Commerce is that of state in- come tax. The forum committee will make arrangements for this meeting and secure speakers for the meeting to be held at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
NEW RECORD HUNG.
 UP BY RAILROADS. UNDER J. s. CONTROL
Over 95 Per Cent of Passen- ger Trains Ran on Sched- ule Time During the
 Month of May

In its operation of passenger trains in railroad administration made established a new record in May Of the nearly 5o.~ O00 passenger trains operated in the south in May less than five per cent of them ran behind schedule time.
 Here is the report prepared in the re- gional directors office of the remarkable performance of the United States raii zion in May:
 New high records for on-time passenger train service in the southern region were set in May by the railroads under gov ernment control. Reports show that Of nearly 50 thousand trains operated during the month by the 2S roads. s5.s per cent maintained their schedules. This topped the April record of 94.3 per cent, which was believed to represent hitherto un equalled performance.
 Such service was made possible by en- thusiastic individual effort and team work among the railroad men, stimulated by competition among the different roads For months special attention has been given to the passenger train performance. with the purpose of making it generally as nearly 100 per cent perfect as possible. Through the regional directors office each line has kept informed of what the others were doing, and a spirited race for supremacy has resulted.
 For r larger roads, operating 4i,4o; trains the May on-time record was 9o.4 per cent, compared with 94.6 in April The II smaller roads maintained an aver age of 95.3. compared with 94S in April Only one of the larger lines fell below 9l per cent. One of the smaller group, the Macon, Dublin and Savannah, ac- compIshed the extraordinary feat or sending every one of it's l24 trains through on schedule. Southern railroad hnes record was 96 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
REALTY COMPANY 1. ID BUILD 16 HOMES
Large Building Scheme Un- der Way for Coming of
 Fall Renting Season

The Birmingham Realty company has just been granted permits to build 1s homes. aggregating between sS0.0oG and $S5,000. in Norwood, The houses are scattered all over Norwood ana will cost approximately s5000 each.
 This is but the beginning, of large building scheme that the Birmingham Realty company intends to put over by the coming of October. It intends to construct 100 houses by the time that the new renting season opens up.
 Work on the construction of these houses will begin right away. In many cases excavations for the eel lars are already under way. w. <. Cooper will have charge of the con struction The buildings are largely of bungalows and two-story brick ve- neer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Political Petitioner

Premises considered now. the fact brought to view, Your orator most humbly prays your honor to construe"
 II And by a proper process of this most worthy court Said may be made respondent, to report With plea or answer or demurrer to this humble bill In the way and time she must. if she the law fulfill"
 III And when the court has fully heard this cause from A to z He begs your honor may be moved to render a decree That will desolve said marriage per formed at ---ite And if he wish to wed again he prays to have the right, But if he should mistakened be in man. ner of relief And should have prayed for that not due let it not come to grief, But hear his cause oh, worthy court, whate'er the remedy, And grant relief that premises provide that this should be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
RULING EXPECTED ON ? VALIDITY OF SCHOOL
 TAX NEXT MONDAY
Counsel File Briefs Without Argu- ment in Appellate Court, and
 Early Ruling Is Expected

Court officials are expecting a ruling from the court of appeals upon the case of C. c. Goodwin. brought against the city of Birmingham as to the validity of the local 3-mill school tax, and the is- suance of 5000 in bonds for school pur- poses by Monday.
 The counsel on both sides filed briefs without argument in the appellate court Monday of this week in the case in which MT. Goodwin filed bill to restrain the city from levyng the 3-mill tax and dis pose of the bonds voted upon at an elec- tion held in Birmingham in May, 1918.
 Appeal to the higher court was made by Mir Goodwin upon failing to secure an injunction against the city of Bir- mingham upon levying the tax and offer ing the bonds for sale, when Chancellor Hugh A. Locke sustained the demurrers filed by the city last week.
 The case was specially submitted to the court before the summer vacation begins that a ruling might be had in the case as early as possible. according to Fred G. Moore. city attorney, upon his return from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Directors to Discuss
 Proposed Income IF

A special meeting of the board of { rectors of the Civic association has be called to take place at 12:3o today in ( private club rooms of the Civic assoc tion, on the roof of the Jefferson coui. bank building.
 The purpose of the meeting will .e discl ss the proposed state income ta Owing to the importance of the subjs several meetings will probably he h. before any definite action is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
DIR. FRANK GRACE IS
 BACK IN BIRMINGHAM

pr. Frank Grace who was one of the first of Alabamas physicians to answer the call of the government for medical men, is back in Birmingham, looking hale and hearty. He is now on leave of absence for about 10 days from Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, O., where he will bc mustered out on his return.
 pr. Grace was commissioned as first lieutenant in the medical officers corps in March, 1917, and embarked for France July 2s. 1917 where he saw much service in the Gerardemer sector and the St. Mihiel, Mouse -Argonne, Somme-Daans. and verdun fronts. He wears a citation for major battle participation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
FOREMAN KILLED AT
 LEWISBURG MINES
While Giving Instructions to Laborers
 Haskell Evans Is Cut to Pieces

Haskell Evans, young married man. employed at the coal mines near Lewis burg, was instantly killed when run over by string of cars in the mines yester- day morning at 9:3o o'clock. The young man, it is understood, had under his su- pervision group of laborers and had bent over to show them how to execute some instructions he had given when struck
 His body was literally cut to pieces. Johns ambulance went to the scene and the remains were brought to Birmingham. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The coroner's office was notified and an investigation will be held. He $ survived by a widow and other relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Marriage Licenses

Licenses issued in the probate office yesterday are as follows:
 R. H. Parrish, Birmingham. to Mss Marie Vinscn.
 Frank B. Aldridge, Birmingham. to Miss Bartie Burgin.
 J. E. Brown, Birmingham. to Miss Mary L. Oats.
 J. w. Taylor. Birmingham. to Miss Edith Mae Dempsey.
 w. H. Stagg. Ensley. to Mss Elsie Moore.
 Jesse Thompson. Flat Top, to Miss An uie Barker. 4 James H. Ardis, Fairfield. to Miss An nie Sue Pitts.
 Charles T.. Pogue. Birmingham, n Miss Mary Louise Mccormack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Hearing Is Passed

The preliminary hearing of Thomas w. Coleman, former city patrolman, who was arrested several weeks ago on charge of&threatening the life of the President. was passed until this morning at 10 o'clock by Judge c. A. Avant. act ing United States commissioner. The hearing was set for yesterdS,,, but owing to the absence of one of u defendants s attorneys the case was assed. Ralph Quinn, assistant distric- attorney. will represent the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
FINAL MEETING OF
 CHEMICAL SOCIETY

The last meeting until October of the Alabama section, American Chemical so- ciety, has been called to meet in the Civic association clubrooms Saturday night at 8 o'clock. William H. Beers. Jr.. secre- tary, says there are two surprise talks to be made and there will be plenty ot smokes and laughs. A large attendance has been requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Bankhead Highway Report

ident of the Bankhead National Highway association, was in Birmingham yester- day, consulting with Secretary J. A. Rountree and other intere3ed parties relative to that project.
 The path finders, who went over the routes between Fl Paso. Tex, and Los Angeles recently. will make their report in Washington July IS. and MT. Plowman will call meeting of the directors inn mediately thereafter to pass upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
Hogan to Make Address

M E. Hogan will make the prime address at the weekly meeting of ! Grocers and Butchers association, wh will be held at s o'clock tonight in I cafe of the Civic association, Jeffcrs County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-25
PERSONAL

Capt. W. P. Pearson of the United States marine corps is now in Birming- ham on . visit to Lieut. and Mrs. D. M- Collier, United States navy.