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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19

Alter analysing the recent report of the grand jury, Julian Kendrlek, city engineer, yesterday said:
 since everyone knew the condition of the Birmingham streets were unsat- isfactory and that the funds available for repairing and maintaining them in proper condition was totally inadequate, it was hoped that the investigation re- gently made by the grand jury would have resulted in at least showing how such conditions might be remedied if not entirely cured.
 T do not for one moment intend to criticize the grand jury for its conclu- sions, since 1 presume, like any other jury, its verdict must be in accordance with the evidence presented.
 T would have thought that after suf- ficient evidence had been introduced, those whose duty it was to suggest wlt- neses would have seen to it that those whose past experience would naturally render them competent to testify in such matters had been secured.
 There were available for this pur- pose the following list:
 AVAILABLE EXPERTS
 President of the board of revenue. who was county engineer for many years. The present county engineer and his assistants now in direct charge of such work; former county engineers who reside in Birmingham; the division engineer of the state highway depart ment, who also resides in Birming gham, and tn efollowing officers of the city of Biirming ham: the commissioner of pub lie improvements, the city engineer and the street commissioner, who are Tn charge of the construction and repairs of the highways of the city; several prominent engineers located in this city who are engaged in highway construo- tion. So far as l am informed none of these authorities were subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury l believe that had these experts testified, evil dence would have been produced before the grand jury to the effect that dur ing the past IS months the traffic con ditions not only in Birmingham and Jefferson county, but in and around the larger cities of the country had so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
EXHIBITION DRILL AND BAND CONCERT BY RECRUITING PARTY
Advantages of Army Training School Outlined By Major Mays-Free Tuition and Pay While
 Studying

The recruiting party from the Fifth division at Camp Gordon, in command of Captain Galbreath and Captain Him wood, will give an exhibition drill and band concert at Woodrow Wilson park every afternoon from 4 to o'clock, when retreat will be sounded. The hand from the coast artillery which fas been stationed a Fort Scrivens is directed by Chief Musician Tripolini and gave concert in front of the city hall yesterday at noon to a large crowd. It will play on one of the downtown corners daily during it's stay Tn Birmin gham. and will also give concerts at both Bessemer and Ensley. Owing to the uncertainty of the weather the camp has not yet been es- tablished.
 Major H. B. May of the local recruit ing office. in commenting on the many advantages offered by an enlistment In the regular army. said: "The new peace time army is a great training. school which gives free tuition and pays all other expenses. besides pay ing the student while learning.
 Morally, mentally and physically there Is no better training to be found anywhere in the world than that of Tered by the army. Enlisted men are offered every opportunity to become skilled mechanics in the army schools and shops: they are offered the oppor- tunity to acquire an academic educa ton in the schools which have been es- tablished at every post and station.
 Congress has appropriated s2.00O.- GOO for the maintenance of these schools, because it not only raises the efficiency of soldiers but prepares them to attain success in civil pursuits upon be>~g discharged from the army. The young man who has no trade ar profession. whose education has been neglected. who has not settled dow yet and who does not know exactly what to do with himself can have his Troblem solved and his future provided for by enlisting in the rer11lar army !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
ORR NOT GUILTY OF
 COUNTERFEITING IS
 VERDICT OF JUR Y

Christopher Van Buren Orr wal found not guilty of the charge of counterfeiting by the jury in the United States court yesterday. He was alleged to have raised a $2 bill to u s20 and the hearing of the case con- sumed the entire afternoon
 A verdict for $500 was returned in the case of Dan F. Britton against the Montevallo Mining Company. A con- sent Judgment for $500 and costs was reached in the case of Evans pearce against Walker D. Hines as director general operating the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company A ver- diet for the defendant was returned in the case of D. l.. Wheeler against the Woodward Iron Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Ben Leader to Make
 Address to Young Folks

Ben Leader. well known attorney. will address the young folks at their service this evening at o'clock at the Knesseth Iserael synagogue. Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street, north. Louis Fried man will act as reader. A good attendance is expected
 The Kneesseth Iseral Sunday school contemplates giving a play In the near future The present confirmation class is the largest in the history of this school Preparations are being made for the con- flrmation exercises, which will take place on the first day of the Festial of Sha- buith, May 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19

Tn a letter addressed to the coal op- orators of Alabama and the Alabama Coal Operators Association the United Mine Workers ask for a conference for the purpose of considering con tract to begin April l. The letter is dated March 5, but prior to yesterday the mine officials would not say they had forwarded it.
 In their letter President kennamer and Secretary Treasurer Clemo state that the present contract existing between the operators and mine work CTS of this district will expire by linn itatfon on. the S1st of March. 1920" and suggest the appropriateness of nego- tiations with the view to making new contract, and ask the operators if they would be willing to meet representa- tives of the mine workers in pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
DAMAGE SUITS FILED
 IN CIRCUIT COURT

The following were among the damage suits filed yesterday in the circuit court:
 H. N. Estes vs. Walker D. Hines, di- rector general of the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad Company, and the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad Company, $500 damages claimed for alleged failure to deliver cattle.
 Mrs. Hughee vs. F. K. Moon and J. r. Kent; 5000 damages claimed in two oasts for alleged negligently treating broken finger.
 Lula Graham vs. Lee C. Bradley, as re- ceiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company: 5000 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
DOMESTIC TROUBLE
 CAUSE OF SHOOTING

Jim McDaniel. negro. living at 2e23 Avenue c. was shot and seriously wound ed in the right side late yesteray after- noon by Claude Allen. negro. who lives in the same house with McDaniel.
 The injured negro was taken to the Hillman hospital where he is reported to be resting comfortably.
 According to Motorscouts Runan and Freeman. who investigated the affray, doxnectic trouble is believed to have been the cause of the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Conference Betueen Coal
 Operators and Workers
Present Contract of Miners Expires With MarchPlan
 for Arriving at New Agreement by End of Month

liminary conference looking to the negotiation of a new contract
 Operators who have received copies of the letter decline to discuss it for publication.
 The contract now in effect which is mentioned in the union officials let ter Is the agreement entered into dur ing the war by the operators, the min CTS and the fuel administration, rep resenting the government.
 Mine union officials held a confer. ence at headquarters in the Farley building yesterday, at which matters affecting mining conditions in the Bir mingham district were considered.
 It is stated that officials of the na tional organization will be here in g few days to discuss mining problems with officials of the district organiza- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
U. c. T. Oficers-Elect
 Will Be Installed

All members of the Birmingham Counsel l72 are requested to be on hand tomor- row night at the Franternal hall at 7:3o o'clock. The newly elected officers will be on hand for installation. and there will be several candidates for initia- ton. Visiting members are requested to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday in the office of the probate court: William o. standifer, Leeds and Will
 ma Annie Lee. P. E. Ferguson and Li1lie McCombs Howell M. Strange and Mrs. Bottle Swann.
 Wiley rimmons-and Nellie watkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Nearly Fifty Jobs
 Awaiting Good Men

Nearly fifty sohs are awaiting able bodied men in the city employment bu- reau on the thlrd fIccr of the city hall.
 Six team teFs. eight log cutters. ten section hards len steel gang men. ten saw mill haada white or coIored. arc wanted.
 There is asso 4 jsb awaiting . white section for a4an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Big Claim Settled
by Ntb0ci4ted Pfeo3
 March ISTI

Cleveland. March Is.-The Cromwell Steel Company of Lorain, O.. settled today a s400 900 claim by the United States government with a certified check for $235,000. The government threatened suit for s40o.000. according to E. s. wertz federal district attor- ney for Northern Ohio, because of all legged defective shell steel furnished the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
MARSHAL GRANGER'S
 ALLEGED SLAYER.
 HAS SURRENDERED
Verdict of Homicide Is Brought in By Coroner. Negro Feared Lynching.
 Funeral Today

Henry Walker Jr.. negro, alleged slayer of W. F. Granger. marshal of Tarrant City near Dolcito. Wednesday night. surrendered yesterday morning about e:30 o'clock to Deputy Sheriff
 F. H. McDuff. about mile and half southwest of Center Point. near Huff man, and was placed in the county jail under charge of murder.
 Walker was placed under arrest fol- lowing his surrender to McDuff, who vas informed of the whereabouts of the negro by Walkers father and his brother. Claud Walker.
 According to information gained at the coroner's inquest which was held yesterday morning at 9:30 oclock, upon examining number of witnesses, Walker is said to have shot at the marshal, unaware of the Identity of Granger when the latter and several other white men went to the negro's home to investigate the quarrel be- tween Walker and Elmer Connell. which occurred earlier in the night.
 According to several witnesses who were questioned by the coroner, Walker and his wife were passing the drug store in Tarrent City when Con
 nell, who was running out of the drug l woman. An argument followed, in
 hich Walker is alleged to have struck Cornell over the head with a board. Several white men followed Walker to his home in Dolcito quarters an afterwards notified the marshal of the incident. Granger, together with the white men, went to the negro's home tc investigate. As they approached the house, Walker fired upon the men. the charge striking Granger in the abdomen. Walker escaped. as none of the white men attempted to catch him, being unarmed.
 According to Deputy McDuff, upon arriving at the negro's home. Walkers father told the officer that he advised
 his son to flee after the shooting for fear that mob would catch him. He
 told his son to seek refuge until he
 was able to get in touch with an of-
 ficer to take him into custody.
 A verdict of homicide was turned in
 hy' the coroner.
 FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services for w. F. Granger, 6S. will be conducted from the resi- dence on the East Lake boulevard, Tarrant City. tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. followed by interment in the Fraternal cemetery al Pratt City The Masonic order will be in charge MT Granger was town marshal of Tarrsnt City for about one month and | prior to that time was superintendent 1 q the county farm for number of years. He is survived by his widow, | four children. Glover. Leonard Cecil | and Miss Gaby Granger. two brothers. R. j. Granger, city detective, and J. D. Granger of Equality, and a sister,
 Mrs. Alice Williams of Hatris, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19

Alabama politics is fast shaking off the lethargy that encompassed it for q long time.
 In both the democratic and republican camps great activity Is noted and those having access to the inner circles are predicting some rather startling devel- opments before the passage of many more days.
 The prohibition issue, having been shunted into the ring by former Gov ernor oNeal and former United States Senator White, and given an addition al shove by former Representatives Large Abercrombie. is fast coming to be the lvest topic of discussion in dem ocratic political circles.
 The republicans In the meantime ara crossing swords on the presidential preference issue, The organization re- publicans are opposed to sending an instructed delegation to the national convention, while the Leonard Wood committee is fighting for an instructed delegation. That Is, the committee that was in operation before Frank H Hitchcock threw monkey wrench into 1t, was working for an instructed delegation.
 With the change effected by the new national chairman for General Wood in 1t is not know whether a fight will be made for an instructed delegation or merely for the selection of dele gates favorable to the army officer who will stand hitched without convention instructions.
 Mai. Dallas Smith, the new Wood manager for Alabama. attended the Sixth district committee meeting at Tuscaloosa yesterday, while J. O. Thompson and the organization built up by him during the last three months assumed a waiting attitude. They do not know just where they stand, but those of the innercircle say they will find out shortly.
 GOES TO WASHINGTON
 Mir. Thompson and some of his friends will leave this morning for Washington to consult with Wood cam paign managers in that city. Early next week they will go to Chicago In quest of further information on the subject of Wood political matters in Alabama.
 MT. Thompson stated yesterday that he had not received a word from Mir. Hitchcock. Senator Moses, southern manager for General Wood, or any other person in authority relative to his deposition as manager in Alabama. , He stated. however. that he expected to find out something while in Wash ington and Chicago.
 Sydney J. Bowie, former representa- tive in Congress from the Fourth dis trict, but for a number of years a practicing attorney in Birmingham prior to last summer. when he assumed the management of an automobile busi- ness here, is in the race for delegate at large to the democratic national con vention.
 There are half dozen or more can didates for the four places. among them Borden Burr of Birmingham and J. H. Webb of Mobile,
 A. G. Patterson, candidate for presi- dent of the Alabama public service commission is in Birmingham, inter viewing the voters. He has been here the past two days and is making very active campaign.
 Sam P. Kennedy, the incumbent. who is candidate for reelection and Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Capital Stuck Increased

At meeting of t's ckholders Of the Southern Accessor Crporation. held recently it was de iasa q increase the sn1rItal stvRk from oas ts Sp.eoo. Ap- | pl1cAtion to fncreas the stock was filed ] yssterday in the pro aato colrt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-19
Club Meeting

The Current Tonic Club will meet with Mrs. M. P. Hollinssworth at s3s South Twentieth street. this afternoon at D. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
NEWS Of THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Leon Buckson's Truck Destroyed
by Fire While Carrying Pro
visions South.
snecial corresnondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle, June - Yesterday after
noon at 3 o'clock n truck owned hy Leon
Buckson caught FIRE while obtaining Il
supply Of gasoline at the store OF James
Kelly. opposite Rogers woods. distance
of / = miles from this city The truck car
lies produce between Wilmington and
Odessa daily and was southbound with a
heavy load of provisions for the various
merchants on the established route He
ran out of gasoline and was having the
tank filled. and il accidentally ovetifoWcd
The fuel came IN contact with the hot
radiator and within few minutes il wa9
ablnze The engine was running dlc while
the gasoline waslbcing measured INTO the
tank The car was completely wrecked
4 number of the packages were saved.
The estimated loss for the machine was
given as 81. 800 and the contents NJ II .20n
On Saturday afternoon nr<t there will
be an election OF thrca members of the
Board of Education for ono year. one
for two wears and one for three Years The
persons running for the board arc the
present members. comprising President
Harry f.. Holiday, George I tobn. j.,
.lncob II Speichcr and a new candidate.
former Postmaster John G. klng The
polls will be open from ? until y m,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
NEWS OF SEAFORD.

>o,for5 Iune l7.-Alrs. William Weaver
81 spcnt the first uf the week n Phlla-
dclphia
Mrs William Murphy left today fer
Norfolk Va where she Will loin her nus
band. Captain Murphy, and takc trip
with him, to he away until September.
Mr.. and Mrs James b. Thompson
visited Philadelphia this week.
NIr and Mrs W Ford Breeding ~
Federalshurc Md. have rented the
Martin property. on Market street, and
will move t. Scaford July /. Mr. Breeding
recentIv purchased the Ross Block and
vii remodel il into 4 theatre
Cantain ". ". Griffith, who recently
arrived IL New York City from a voyage
in the foreign waters, Is spending several
davs here with his family
Mr.. and Mrs James +. Thompson. ,ir.,
spent the first Of the week IN Philadelphia.
Miss Catherine Stevens, q student a
the Womans College Newark. arrived
home last night for the summer vacation.
Miss Aiarv Kemp Of fredericksburg. Md,
spent Yesterday here.
Flovd Nullju formerly manager Of the
sussex Gas Go. who resigned 70 accept q
similar position IN Gastonla. \ g.. has re-
ulrned 10 Seaford 10 take position with
the Seaford Hardware Co
Mrs. Lake Gilmore Of Nenonah. \ J.,
Is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Ihomas
T. Cottnghan.
Mrs. George Fl Huston and daughter
Agnes. are al Atlantic City y. j., Tor two
weeks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
NEWS OF LENES.

Lewes. June ia factory for the
canning Of peas and tomatoes has been
established il Lewes. near the railroad
station.
Arrivals in Iewes the last few days from
adjacent towns: l. H. EaIrlanb iiarland
W. Huston, II. l. Evans and John Moore,
Wilmington; Irene HerwIg, sara J. Muir
ray and Katharine DAVIS. George own,
W. ". Moore, Laurel: J + Gait, T.. o.
Willis and W NJ. Clarke, Dover, /. \.
Thomas. Smyrna.
several large foreign steamers have
lately put into port here 70 await orders.
From coai statistics gathered by sales
men it has been established that Lewes
consumes more coal than any other town
south of Wilmington. owing 70 the
presence here o. fIsf factories. mills. can
nng houses. ice plant ami several railroad
terminals
Mrs Cecelia Kelly entertained bridal
party Tuesday night the principals being
Miss Anne Collins and David Jaynes
Bullock There were = IN attendance
before whom the marriage arTan ngcInents
were reheafsed.
At the first quarterly conference Of
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
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NEWS OF NEWPORT.

Newport. June l7.-Mrs. Sarah Finn
and Miss Mildred Chandler were week
end guests Of Mr.. and Mrs James Polk
oi Hockes~in
Alr. ana Mrs Harvey f. Gregg motored
to Cordova Md Saturday, 70 spend the
weekend with Rev. and Mrs. j. H.
Whedtec.
Miss Irene Gregg was a weekend
guest Of Miss Emily Gregg
Miss Bessie Maclary was weekend
guest Of Miss Bessie Jones Of Wilmington
Miss Blanche Crawford spent the week
end at Charleston. Md
Miss Rebecca Maclary was q weekend
guest OF Miss Madeline johnson Of near
stanton
Alfred Craig is confined to his home by
illness.
Miss Elsie MacNamee Of Elsmere and
Earle w Stats OF Wilmington we're
guests of Miss Edna Cannon Sunday.
Delaware.Grange Of Newport Will enter
tain members Of Hockessin Grange in the
Red Men Hall, Newport, Monday even
ing June 2S
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17

encd at the storm and ran down Delaware
street toward the wharf, when IL was over
taken BY the mayor.
On Friday evening, june rs, Professor
Rainbow, elocuiionist, viii give an en-
tertainment NJ Nazareth VI y Church.
Michael Rccdv Is installing a ciiIvert At
the east side of Sixth street
Great preparations are being rnadc by
Brandvwlne Forest. No 20, Tall Ccdars
Of Lebanon. who will visit this city on the
evening Of June ~. for the purpose oi hold
ing q class initiation ~ he Opera House,
There viii be a street parade, which will
form at the Arfnmv A large class 81 mem
bers will be initiated. The Ranger baBd
Of 30 pcce8 will head the parade. which
will be followed bv the patrol. Alter she
initiation there Will be an entertainment,
which the city Officials viii be = ven an
invitation to attend.
Misses Edna Everspn CraustOn, Mary
Jackson GivisI0n and Katherine Regina
Rothrock. members ii The 1920 graduating
class of the High School and Miss Mildred
Holiday will enter the Womens College
Of Delaware IN he fall Turpin Price Rose
the male graduate Of tbe class, will enter
Delaware College at the same time. The
fail examinations IN English viii be held
on next Saturday
The members of tho Board of Fduca-
tion met last evening in the Annex IF 40.
! School building The making up of school
budget for the ensuing school term was
started
Tomorrow the members of the " T..
Ladies Aid society viii hold on thc church
lawn a bake IN he morning and afternoon.
Ia the evening there viii be q strawberry
festival The proceeds wlIl be for the
s1cicty fund
Mrs Harry Hewlett Il chairman Of ia
ways and means committee Of the ordc
If the Eastern star, gaar Rodney Chaptc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-17
NEWS Of A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Sussex County to Join in a General
Fourth of July Celebration at
Georgetown.
BIG DROP IN STRAWBERRIES
MANY Old and Interesting Tomb
stone Inscriptions in the Pres
byterian Church Burial
Ground at Lewes.
from Every Evenings Correspondents

ron, Every EvGuIng- - LII ~eSpNndsntN-
Iewcs, June I6-Thc graveyard sur
rounding II Peters T. r. Church, N
loves. has the distinction Of bong one OF
,hc oldest IN he country In II are tomb
stones placed over The dead more than two
centuries ago; those of the Seventeenth n
Century arc rs eligible tn read rs though
s.t Yesterday Representing hc SIXTEEN, n
Century Is Il slab dated l131, on winch,
however, the names have been ctiaccd by
aer. The names of Daniel Nunez. buried
in i-2G. and OF Henry Fisher, who died
June =. I7l6. are recognizable lengthy
inScIipt ION Is that of Il stale Legislator OF
the Eighteenth Century which rcads~,
Here lies the body Of Jacob l\ol'ock,,
sen. Esq. who departed his life the 1th
day Of February. l172, III tho S0th year
of his aCc. lie was several times Sneaker
of the House OF Assembly Of which he WAS
a member for the county Of Suffolk up
ward Of iO years.
Thomas r. Norman who was sexton
OF the Episcopal Church at lcwcs Al
wears. IS ,hc inscription tor orc who died
n the age of IS and was buried March r,
1873
several wears ago \ street was cut
through the graveyard and i Il sand many
valuable souvenirs and trlnNcts We're found
,h!.ug the eXCayatlng