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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Tractor Company Closes
 Deal for Birmingham Home;
 5000 First Year Output

the privilege of purchasing it at any time within that period. The owner asks $75,000 for the property.
 The Mobile Tractor company has it's offices in Mobile but the tractors are made at Napolean, O., and Fort Wayne, Ind. As soon as arrangements can be made machinery will be installed and operations begun. It is expected that tractors will be turned out at this plant within the next six or eight weeks
 At the beginning the plant will em- ploy from 250 to 400 men and have capacity of from eight to ten tractors a day. Mr. Ryan says he expects to turn out 5000 tractors the first year of operations here.
 The Buda motor, used by the gc,vern- ment in motor vehicles. has been ldopt- ed as the type for the Mobile tras- tor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
REACH
 CITY TOMORROW Will Be Guests of Manu fac turers' and Operators
 Association

Three members of the Chilean trade and commercial mission to the United States will come to Birmingham to- morrow as the guests of the Alabama Manufacturers and Operators assocla- tion. They will arrive at $50 o'clock and depart at 12:45 o'clock tomorrow night.
 In the party will be Juane Enrique Pocornal former member of the Chilean Congress and former minister of for ergn affairs August Nilaneuva, Dresl- dent of the Bank of Chile. and Santiago Perez Emmine, Chilean engineer.
 Yesterday morning telegram from New Orleans was received stating that the Chileans would not come to Bir- mingham, but later in the day another message stated that three members of the mission would come.
 The visitors will be taken to the Tut wiler hotel upon their arrival and aft- CT breakfast for ride through tho city. They will be guests of the Ala bama Manufacturers and Operators as- sociation at luncheon.
 In the afternoon the visitors will De taken through the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Ensley and Fairfield by officials of that company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
NEW COMMITTEES
 FOR HOMECOMING
 OF 167TH REGIMENT

Plans for the reception and entertain ment of the famous 167th infantry regi- ment, Rainbow division, on it's arrival here next month, are being rapidly worked out by the various committees.
 Two additional committees were ap- nointed yesterday and are as follows: On community singing, Mrs. w. J. Adams, chairman; Miss Leta Kits. Miss Hattie Morton, Mrs. E. T. Rice, Mrs. Blanche Ray, Mrs. Robert Lawrence, Miss Sara Mallam and Mrs. G. E. Hol- lingsworth. On automobiles, Henry Do- zier chairman; E. H. Andrews, Duff Green, P. C. Kidd F. J. Rowe, E. l.. Scouten and Frank Stevens.
 Borden Burr, general chairman Of the organization, urges all chairmen who have not yet reported on their com- mittees to do so immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Local Members of the Tank Corps to Arrive
 From Camp Gordon

Nearly % Birmingham boys, members of the 304th tank brigade, which, organi- zation was largely recruited hfre, will arrive in this city tomorrow night from Camp Gordon, where they are now be- ing mustered out of the service.
 This tank brigade originally numbered about 90 local boys, was recruited here last May and shortly after was Assigned to Gettysburg, Pa, for training. To- ward the latter part of August this brigade and the S03d, were sent to Wore grut, England and from there to France, where they remained in training until the armistice was signed.
 When peace came the 303d and 304th ta nk brigades were on the point of taking their places in the front line and had received orders to be ready for active service on November IA. The 60 lremain- ing Birmingham members of the tank corps are now in this country and will also get their discharges in the near future.
 Among those expected here tdmorrow night are: Clyde C.. Holcombe, Dr., Pat Durfield, Julian Durant Frank Papot, Clarence Baldrof, Billie Cobbs, Jeff Levy, Pete Boggan, B. w. Worthington, Walter Worthington, Bob Mcclure and Jim Gil- lespie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
BIRMINGHAM MEN
 TO ATTEND MEETING
Governor Harding at Cotton Conven-
 ton in Memphis Tomorrow

Birmingham will be represented in Memphis tomorrow at the cotton conven- tion called by w. P. G. Harding, governor of the federal reserve banking system, by w. D. Nesbitt, Hinton Carr and T. P. Hay, Jr. The announcement of the ap- pointment of these delegatfs was an- nounced by the Chamber of Commerce yesterday.
 The object of the convention, as an- nounced by Mir. Harding, isl to- discuss plans for organizing a corporation or $50, 900 to handle the export cotton for American growers. If the plslnsssuggest- ed by MT. Harding are adopted and the corporation formed, cotton for export to European and other countries will be soi1 through the corporatin-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
NEW CORPORATIONS
Alabama Motors Company Files It's
 Pa apers Yesterday

The Alabama Motors company the Martin Drug company and the Stacey Nolan Home Building company filed incorporation papers in the propale court yesterday.
 The Alabama Motors company was incorporated with a capital stock of s5O,ooo, of which 13,4OO was paid h. The officers of the company are; E R. Rochell, Ensley, president; F. w. Sudduth, Birmingham, vice president l. w. Sudduth. Birmingham, treasurer and general manager. and F. L. Me- Alister. Birmingham. secretary. lr addition to the officers the other di- rectors are Critz M. Coxe and H. L. Sudduth.
 The Martin Drug company YVES in- corporated with a capital stock o1 $50OO, all of which was paid in. The officers are: J. N. Martin, president P. D. Martin, vice president. and Fran cis A. Martini secretary and treasurer These officers are also the directors of the compAny
 The Stacey-Nolan Home Buildns company was incorporated with a capi- tai stock of s5OOo, all of which is paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
MILK ORDINANCE
 TO BE DISCUSSED
 BY COMMISSIONERS

The proposed milk ordinance will De discussed at a conference of the city commissioners this morning. It IS eX- pected that the ordinance will undergo the final changes, if any, that Will pc necessary before the final passage.
 One conference has been held this week at which Dr. J. D. Bowling, city health officer, who is author of the ordinance and Fred G. Moore, city attorney, went over each section of the ordinance with the members of the commission
 Commiss oner Burruss has already stat ed that he favors the adoption of the ordinance as it was originally turned III to the com missioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
French Considered 1t q Great Honor
 To Battle With the ALabama Heroes,
 Says the Gallant Colonel Randier

Unde date of March 21, Gen. William P. Scr4ws, formerly commanding the fa- nous 167th regiment, Rainbow division, confirms in letter to The Age-Herald, the fol lowing promotions of well known Alabanh ha officers:
 Walter E. Bare from lieutenant colonel to colo onel, Gadsden: Dallas B. Smith, from major to lieutenant colonel, Ope- lika; ] {. Miles Smith, from captain to major, Montgomery; William l. Cole, from captain to major, Birmingham; Herbert B, May, from captain to major, Mont gomery George A. Glenn. from captain to majpr, Birmingham; Abner Flowers, from c hptain to major, Ozark; Richard B. Kelly, from first lieutenant to cap tain, B rmingham; Robert A. Burns from captain to major, Alabama City; James L. Miller from captain to major, Florala.
 General Screws writes: T inclose copy of a letter from Colonel Handler, com manding the 109th French infantry, with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09

devotion to our cause. We found in all of you the most brilliant military quail ties and splendid spirit of fellowship.
 You will now leave France and return to your home; we understand your Joy, and we are glad for you. You will find again your homes and have again the occupation you had before the war-and to you all, to your families, we wish all possible happiness, prosperity and sue cess in everything. We will keep, I as sure you, the best remembrance Of the 167th U. s. infantry.
 Let me. colonel, thank you and ex- press to you ana your regiment in the name of all the officers, noncommissioned officers and men, all of our gratitude for what you have done, and, personally, l send you, with emotion, my most re- spectful and sincere regards.
 "Hurrah for the 167th U. $. infantry!
 "Hurrah for Americai
 LIT. COL RANDTER,
 "Commanding 109th French Infantry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09

A deal has been practically closed whereby the Mobile Tractor company will remove it's offices to Birmingham and manufacture tractors here.
 This announcement was made yester- day upon the closing of a contract for the building on Third avenue for merly occupied by the Birmingham Au- tomobile company, but which has been vacant for number of years.
 Frank J. Ryan, president of the com pany, now in the city, after looking over available sites selected this prop erty and yesterday made a trade for it. He and the owners have not been able so far to agree upon the price to be paid but in the event they are unable to come to terms on that propo- sition he will take 10-year lease with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
SUITS FILED YESTERDAY
Two Allege Collisions With the
 Street Cars

Suit was filed in the circuit court yesterday by Tom Langford agains- the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for s5000 damages for alleged personal injuries received when the truck in which he was TidinS was struck by car of the defendant com pany.
 The B. F. Roden company filed suit against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for $35o0 for alleged damage to a truck of the plaintiff, which was struck by car of the defendant company.
 John Keenan filed suit against V. E. Laswen for $2500 damages for alleged personal injuries received when he was struck by an automobile Of the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
58 COUNTIES ARE
 READY FOR DRIVE Ladies Show Energy-The Committee for Bir-
 mingham

Fifty-eight counties have been fully or ganized by the woman's Victory Liberty Loan comml;ree, Mrs. John D. McNeei. state charm an. announces. This leaves only nine mdre to be organized
 Mrs Conrad Ohme, chairman for Jefter- son county, has built up a fine organlza- tion for work in the campaign, among her assistants being a large number who contributed to the success or other cam paigns.
 The county has been divided into dis tricts, each with a chairman, and Mrs. Ohme declare les that the county will go over the to in the Victory Liberty Loan"
 Mrs S. l.. Ledbetter, chairman for the city of Birmingham, announces the fol- lowing executive committee: Vice chair- men. Mrs, Gus Colvin, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs Edwin Ball, Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter, IT.. Mrs. I. Tt Stanfiel; press chairman. Mrs. J. R. Hornady; publicity, Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben; supplies, Mrs. Henrv Swope: distribution, Miss Rather inc Morrow: Rainbow division, Mrs. w. n Smith. information headquarters, Mrs. Arthur Crowder; booths, Mrs. Joe Nor . man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09

which the old Fourth Alabitma fought shoulder to shoulder in the Champagne defense, July S-19. which was the turn ing point of the war, when tile Hun was really beaten. You can imagine how that French regiment feels towards the Alabama boys"
 Colonel Handlers typical French letter follows:
 q thank you, colonel, for the very kind and generous words you so kindly sent to me. For me it was great honor to cooperate with American troops in our sector. All members of the l09th infan- try remember, with emotion, the splendid days when we prepared the fight for the victory.
 Let me salute those Americans or French who, during those days, died with glory for the same idea Is and con victions, for justice and liberty
 Thank you, colonel; we all thank you and your officers and men fSr the gen. erous support you gave us, and for your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
HALEY CANDIDATE
 FOR LEGISLATURE List, Now Complete, Num- bers Five Men-Acttive
 Campaign

l.. | Haley. prominent local attorney and former member of the legislature, has qualified as a candidate fo1 the leg islature to fill vacancy in the delega- ton from Jefferson county.
 The list of candidates is now complete, and numbers m addition to ME. Haley, w. l.. Harrison, organizer for District No. 20. United Mine Workers of America i; Roger w. Snyder, James Estes, of Bes- semer and Roy Perkins of Ensley.
 Mir Haley. the last candidate to en- ter. will make an active campaign be- tween this date and the date of the election, May 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Negro Couple Held
 for Jordan Murder

John Hobbs and Sadie Hobbs, negro couple, were arrested at their home, 9l5 Georgia road, yesterday morning by Off, ficers Richardson and Simmonds, on Il charge of murder.
 It is alleged that the negroes are the murderers of w. l.. Jordan. merchant who operated a store at Seventh avenue and Fourteenth street. Jordan was as- saulted and robbed one night in January. He was found few hours after the rob- herv lying in a pool of blood on the floor in the rear of his store.
 He was taken to a local infirmary, but lived only short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
MAY PREVENT PARKING

In regard to the inconveniencing of persons in cars, wishing to make pur chases or on other business downtown who find it hard to get place in which to park, Commissioner Taylor said this was caused partly out of inconsidera- tion of others who park their cars in the middle of the busiest districts and let them stay there for the day.
 Tn this district" he said, there is so much parking that traffic is him dered, and if it gets any worse all cars will have to be parked elsewhere"
 Commissioner Taylor said that some of the violations were made because of ignorance but that it will be no ex- cuse in the future. He said that the department of which he is head has not taken up every small case, and has tried not to be unreasonable, but that present conditions require that the or dinances be more strictly observed. He said that a better cooperation with the city department will mean better con- ditions for the automobile owners.
 A traffic cop Is to be stationed at the end of the Twenty-fir street viaduct when it is finished, it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
'BAPT|STS ID BE
 INVITED TOC|TY Big Convention of South Is Planned for
 1920

Dr. J. R. Hobbs of the First Baptist church, IIr. A. K. Wright of Ensley, and the Rev. MT. Wood Of Plnson, comprlse a committee to report to the conference of Baptist pastors next week on the ad- sabilty of inviting the Southern Bap tist convfntion to Birmingham Tn lszo
 It is understood that the report will be favora ble and that the invitation will be delivered in Atlanta, where the con vention VI w1ill be held this year. Attending the convfntion each year are between 35O0 and 1000 people. every county in all states from Maryland to New MeXico De- ing represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Lieut.. Jack B. Smith
 Arrives in Boston

Lieut. Jack B. Smith of the American aviation corps, has arrived from over seas service and is now in Boston. Lieu tenant Smith has been in France for over two years. volunteering first in the French ambulance corps, and Dn the entrance of the United States into the war transferred into the AmericaTl avia- ton corps He saw much active service and while escaping wounds from the en- emy was injured in an accident Lieu tenant Smith is the son of Captaln and Mrs. T. S. Smith. and is expected in the city in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
NEW COURT RECORD FOR D|SPOS|NG OF
 CRIMINAL CASES
Statement, March 4. 1919
 RESOURCES

The criminal division of the circuit court of Jefferson county disposed of 729 cases during the past three months, which is considered a record.
 During that same period 554 new cases were filed and on April 1, 1919, there were S99 cases pending.
 During the month of January 201 cases were disposed of; in February 320 and in March POS.
 There are two criminal divisions of the circuit court presided over by Judge William E. Fort and Judge H. P. Hefln.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Manning Connects
 With Local Y. M. c. A.

E. M. Manning yesterday beiyan his duties as secretary of the membership committee of the local Younet .aen's s Christian association. After gra duation at the Alabama Polytechnic institute in 1916, MT. Manning was made a member of the faculty of the Mobile High school and taught science at that institution for one term He then took up extension work at the University of Florida and continued this work until he joined the United States navy. He was stationed at San Diego, Cal, until he received his discharge. Since his arrial in the city he has been connected with the real estate business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
WILLIAMS ON TRIAL
Alleged to Have Truck in Fatal
 Collision

The case of Trinch Williams, negro, charged with mansaughter in the first degree was on trial yesterday iu the criminal division of the circuit court be- fore Judge William F. Fort. Williams. who drove a truck for the Elyton Coal company, is said to have colided with messenger boy riding on a bicycle several weeks ago. It is alleged the boy died as result of injuries received. The case went to the jury late yesterday afternoon with the understanding that if the jury reached decision sealed verdict would be rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
will take action in this

Zations will take acton Tn tnls matter.
 "The committee of the CIVIC aS- sociatiorh will hold a meeting Fri day and it is probable that some action will be taken as to whether or not the association should un- dertake the entertainment unas- sisted.
 q am son of Confederate veteran and of course my heart goes out to them and I hope some plan can be reached by the organi- zations whereby the veterans will be invited to Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Lyman Bound Over

K. Lyman was bound over to await the action of the grand jury yesterday by Judge Abernathy under 5000 bond on charge of grand larceny. Lyman is all legged to have carried away one set of boiler grates, the property of the city of Birmingham, which were valued at Sss Herbert Banks was bound over under $S0C on a charge of grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
MEETING TODAY AT
 HIGHLANDS SCHOOL

The South Highlands School Improve ment association will meet at the school this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. It will be the regular monthly meeting and as many members as possible are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: Elmer Rutherford to Miss Lillie Drake. Pat O'Neil to Mrs. Cora Mccoy.
 J. H. Reeves of Leeds to Mrs. Salhe Durough.
 V. N. Adams to Miss Laura Irene Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
ATTENTION. SCOTTISH RITE
 SONS

IIIustrious Brother James I. Buc- hanan, S3d degree, SOv. Insp. Gen. for the state of Pennsylvania, will address our meeting Wednesday evening at z o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
 w. H. wOOLvERTON, V. M. ALBERT l.. REESE, Secty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
OTHER FREQUENT OFFENSES

Cars are being parked in spaces where large signs are in plain view stating that no cars are to be parked there. They are left there for hours Hereafter owners need not be surprised to find policemen in them when they return. Drivers are passing the open gates of street cars. They are driving to the left of the safety zones. They are running to the left of the streets to pass other cars.
 The Twentieth street hill, just on this side of Five Points, where so many violations of the regulations have been and still are committed is going to have special attention.
 "On this hill l have repeatedly seen high powered car drive up behind a smaller one or a street car and shoot out to the left to pass. Also they make much greater speed going up this hill than is allowed. In the residence districts cars pass the open gates of street cars. Recently l saw one get caught between the gates of a stree. car and the driver immediately began to blame the motorman when it was entirely his own fault.
 The ordinance provided that in the downtown districts, where we have the safety zones, cars may pass outside that zone when they are under complete control of the driver and are running slowly, when the street car gates are open. Busses are allowed to follow the car tracks going within the zone, but whether street cars are there or not, all other automobiles and vehicles are required to drive to the right of the safety zones.
 There is another matter where un- due impatience is shown. When auto mobilists are stopped by traffic oTi- cers, drivers frequently keep up a dis turbance by blowing horns This is use less. The officers will not let them pass until traffic going the other way is cleared ana not before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
INACTIVITY OF CLUBS
 CAUSE OF SURPRISE

As previously published in The Age Herald. the veterans have expressed desire to hold their reunion in Bir- ningham, have publicly let IL pc known that they would gladly come 1T Birmingham would simply express Will lingness to entertain them.
 Since that publication. all clubs ana organizations of this city. which de- clare their purpose in existing to De the upbuilding of Birmingham and the making of Birmin gham the convention city of the south, have displayed no interest. With the exception Of the Civic association, they have not given the proposition, it is indicated, sc- riOus thought. The Chamber Of Coui- merce, formerly foremost in public en- terprises. has maintained an unbrokcn silence; the Rotary club, the Civitan club, the Real Estate exchange, the Kiwanis cIub-and all other similar organizatiOns-have been determined in their inactivity.
 The surprise on the part Of cltizens $ is augmented by the knowledge that IL Birmin gham, in this instance, displays the interest which in this annual reunion it displayed in other years, it will be made the permanent convention city or tha heroes of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
THOSE WHO PRESERVED
 THE ANGLO-SAXON RACE

Walter Moore. well known coal op orator, yesterday expressed ndlsnatlo' at what he regards the indifference O Birmins sham clubs.
 @We fall over ourselves" he said, Gin an effort to do honor 10 the soldiers of the world war. This is as it should be. For they pre- served the liberty of the world.
 .But it is outrageous, if not criminal. that we ignore the soi- diers of the Confectionery. They fought the battles of the south. And, following these battles. their reckless display of courage ana de- termination preserved the Anglo Saxon race in it's purity of blood.
 "Our clubs run hither and thther in this and that endeavor. They nre perpetualIy in the newspapers with tales of the good that they do. Is it possible that they have settled back in this emergency be- cause the proper course calls for physical energy, and revelation of DatriOtiSm:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-04-09
SAYS HOUSING PROBLEM
 THE "FLIMSIEST EXCUSE"

"I hear that our clubs hesitate because of housing problem Nothing sillier was ever uttered. Our clubs would discredit the en- terprise of Birmingham, the ability of Birmingham to do things. to put things over The housing prob lem! It is the flimsiest excuse that could be offered.
 'Tf the Civic association and the Chamber of Commerce would lead their members rather than permit their members-or certain Of thelT members-to lead them, they could get together, call in the Rotary club. the Kiwanis club and other organizations, issue the invitation. get down to work, and surprise themselves with the ease in which the thing could be accomplished.
 'sWhy, we pay $200o for an 'in- formation booth to sit in our streets. We do not hesitate when it pleases our fancy to act. We hesitate only. it would seem, when we are called upon to do our duty to those who, as result of more recent events. are not now so prominently before the footlights.