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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
HOUSE BREAKER IS CAUGHT AND TRIED
 WITHIN FOUR DAYS
Half Century In Peniten- tiary Is Sentenced Pro- nounced on Spencer,
 Who COnfesses

In four days after he had been arrested on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, Robert Spencer, age "A years, alleged robber of a number of houses in Norwood, was in- dicted on five counts by the grand jury, confessed the crime and was given fifty years in the penitentiary.
 As a further evidence of the swift ness of justice in Jefferson county, Spencer will be taken today to the state penitentiary at Speigners to be- gin his term.
 Spencer was arrested Monday aft ernoon by Detectives Brewer and De- Groat after several shots were fired at him as he was trying to escape By personal identification and by re- covery of property it was proven, of ficers state, that Spencer had unlaw- fully entered at least dozen houses in Norwood and elsewhere in Bir- mingham. Spencer pointed out to of ficers the location of at least $500 worth of property which he confessed to have stolen.
 The grand jury, in special sitting Thursday, examined Spencer's case and indicted him on five counts. He plead guilty to the charges when he appeared before Judge William E. Fort of the criminal court yesterday. Ee was given ten years in each of the five cases, making total of half century.
 Clues are being worked on at de- h ;al, think will result in the arrest of sev eral persons who have been working with Spencer in Norwood.
 The citizens of Norwood and vicinity have been much troubled of late with house burglars. Four arrests for this offense, which have resulted in convic- tions, have been made in Norwood in the last four months. Officers are con- fident other arrests will be made soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
VENEREAL DISEASES
 GREATLY REDUCED

Deaths in the city during the month of May numbered 210. according to the re- port of the city health department for the month. Of this number ninety were white and 120 were colored.
 There were 960 births in May. There were nearly twice as many white as colored. Whites numbered l69. Colored births totaled 91.
 The report shows that there Is more venereai diseases than all other com municable diseases put together. Howz ever, compared with the report for the year of 1919, there is about one-half as many such cases now as then. Pull monary tuberculosis comes next, with 42 cases; chicken pox. smallpox. whooping cough and measles come next in the order named.
 The report of the bureau of sanitation of the health department shows that three arrests were made during the month for violation of the health laws and that fines amounting to $5 were assessed. A total of 10,053 inspections were made by the city inspectors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Do Not Think Park
 Monkeys Have Rabies

Several complaints of bites inflicted on children by the monkeys at Avondale Zoo led to the examination of the ani- nals yesterday by officers of the city health department for possible symptoms of rabies.
 In the last two weeks several chill dren were bitten the fingers and hands while feeding the animals. Six of the animals are in cage together Im- mediate medical attention was given to each child at the park and the monkeys were kept under strict surveillance by the keeper.
 So far no symptoms of rabies have de- veloped among the monkeys and no seri- ous affects observed among the children Additional signs warning spectators to keep away from the cages and sub- stantial rail has been placed around the cages to stop people from coming with in the reach of the animals.
 One of the monkeys is attracting some attention through a recently developed cough, the keepers wondering if it is an indication of bronchitis or tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
DOES NOT REGARD
 M'ADOO ENTIRELY
 OUT OF THE RACE
McNeel Considers Statement a Reit. eration of Attitude-Thinks He
 Will Accept If Nominated

John D. McNeel. collector of internal revenue. who is one of Alabama s warmest supporters of William G. Mc- Adoo said last night that he did not consider MT. McAdoo's statement as eliminating him from the presi- denial nomination.
 MT. McAdoo's statement impresses me reiteration of the attitude he has taken all along" said Mir. McNeel. He has repeatedly said that he is not a candidate and the presidency is something which he regards as too big a position for man to enter an active scramble for it.
 "I predict that if the convention nominates him he will accept the nomi. nation. As for his statement regarding the expense of making a campaign, it would be serious reflection upon our country if poor man could not feel that he is eligible for high office even though he might have the greatest ability and fitness for the place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Alumni Unanimously
 IndOrse Tom Bragg
Former Auburn Men Appreciate Di
 rectors Services

Tom Bragg. former president of the Auburn alumni. received a unanimous endorsement at the hands of the Mont gomery chapter of the alumni Thursday evening at a large meeting held in the capital city.
 Dr. Spright Dowell, the new president of Auburn, was also indorsed
 The resolution indorsing Mir. Bragg said in part:
 Tom Bragg has for twenty years served Auburn efficiently and we'll, therefore be it resolved that we extend 10 Tom Bragg our appreciation for his service, our admiration of the splendid spirit his influence created in the stu dent body and the alumni and our praise for his constant loyalty and faith fulness to Auburn
 MT Bragg is making his present head quarters in Birmingham, having accept ed position in the investment depart ment of the Alabama Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Seventh Grade Pupils
 Receive Diplomas

Diplomas were presented to twenty two pupils who have completed the sev- erth grade at the Lipscomb School last night. Professor E. B. Erwin, assist ant superintendent of education for Jeff ferson county, made the presentation speech and in addition delivered an edu- cational address. Mrs. L. H. Haralson 's principal of this school and it Is one of the few in the county where all sev- enth grade pupils successfully passed their examinations. Those receiving di- plomas last night are Ralvin Earl Smith. Cecll Patrick Harris. Nellie Mae Owen. Roy smith, Hurshul Helton, Thomas Marvin Cargile, Henry Frank Williams. Bertie Harris, Percy James Walburn. James Albert Long. Roland Forest Owen. Hardie Tom Stephens. Alta Mae Olvey. Maude Brock, Joseph Edwin Skews. Mary Elizabeth Anton. Charles Dunnam Harkins, Graydon Card, Gladys Isabelle Acton, Fife Mae Knowles, George Linzie Culver and Ruth Hazel Hartley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Coal Dealers Say; 'Buy Now, or ShiUer in Consequence z

Every sign points to the ad- visibility of getting busy promptly by those who intend to burn coal in grates, furnaces and stoves this coming winter.
 It is not only a case of price, but one of supply. The car shortage at merchant mines is as acute as ever.
 Merchant coal mines are far behind in filling contracts and, in instances where hope of filling the contract has disappeared, the contracts have been cancelled.
 The householder who wishes a car of coal is confronted with two condi- tions
 Where the producer supplies retail yards it is not customary to sell cars to Individuals.
 Where the producer either sells to retail yards or does not, yet might be willing to sell car to an individual he is estopped by the failure of his mines to produce the coal he has all ready contracted to deliver,
 To accommodate an individual he must take out of the supply past due delivery on contract.
 What will be the effect of the pre- liminary injunction granted by Judge Dan Greene against the Southern Rail- way ordering it to cease discriminating in car service against the merchant mines remains to be seen. It depends on the outcome of the hearing for a permanent injunction and whether ap- peal is taken from that. dealers say.
 If what the Corona and other mines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Contention Delegates Leaue
 for San Francisco Today

Alabamas delegates to the demo- cratic national convention in San Francisco assemble here today.
 Most of the men who will speak for the state that speaks first in national conventions will reach the city on the northEound Louisville and Nashville train at 1920 o'clock this afternoon. At this point the delegates from the northern sections of the state will board three special Pullman cars to be added to the train
 Next Monday the convention will start organization for business. The Alabama delegates will have a bit more than a week in which to reach the Pacific coast city, and give time enough for one or two short lay covers.
 Delegates who are scheduled to leave here early this afternoon are:
 Delegates at large: M. c. Allgood, Montgomery; Borden Burr, Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19

on the Southern allege about car shortage, due to discrimination is true. and this practice is stopped. the pro- duction of the Walker county merchant mines on this line of railway should in- crease considerably. Present car short age runs, it is alleged. to as much as 50 per cent at some mines.
 The Empire Fuel retail yards were called up and quoted the following per ton prices:
 Empire nut, $S.25.
 Empire lump, SS.75.
 The McCarty Coal Company quoted as follows:
 Cahnba nut and lump. S9.5O.
 Corono nut and lump, $S5O.
 Carbon Hill nut and lump, SITS.
 These are the prices that went into effect June 1 and they are subject to a raise of 50 cents to s1 per ton on July 1. Other monthly raises should ensue in the customary order of things.
 Prediction of the most conservative is of real coal shortage this fall and winter. One experienced producer said:
 Really we were very fortunate in the temperature of last winter. Had 1t been 8 cold one the shortage of coal would have been acute. If the coming winter is a cold one, which, in tLe or der of seasons it should be following two mild winters, the coal shortage will probably be severely felt"
 One large local coal yard has had its contracts in a certain field cancelled by the producer owing to labor trou- bles in that quarter. There are few of these, however, and it is stated that were there even fair car supply, the production would largely increase
 Retail coal Is a strictly cash trans- action.
 It remains for the wise man to- get busy about his winter coal now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
FIRST REUNION 0F 9TH DIVISION VETS Banquet Enjoyed By Mem bers of POst-Annual Af-
 fair Is Planned

Though Birmingham has the only or ganized post of Sixth division veterans, 1 former members of the famous division . from several parts of Alabama, and representatives from other states gath cred in the Hillman hotel last night when the first reunion was held. Enthusiastic plans for the nationaliza- tion of the organization were made. Gen. Walter H. Gordon, former commander of the division while in France. has agreed to make all efforts to obtain list of all members of the division, with which the Birmingham Post No, 1 will enlarge the organization. E. M. Bell acted as toastmaster Fully half the members of the local post were present and many other representatives who were interested in the work of the Sixth division veterans. The following programme was given:
 "Why ] Joined the Army" Edward LaSale, How I Became Corporal"
 Thomas l.. Bond; How I Take Care of My French Correspondence" John Les ter: Difference Between Vim Rouche and Cognac," Jack Mcintyre; "On Trip to the Best Theatre Looking for an Act
 for Tonight Bob Chambers; What the Birmingham Post No. 1, Sixth Di-
 vision Veterans Propose to Do," G. L..
 Bailes; Good Fellowship of Our Or ganization," M M. Ullman.
 The hardships and troubles of the life over there were forgotten as shouts of laughter greeted the tales of the anus
 ing incidents that happened while in France.
 The reunion is planned to be an an- nual affair and each succeeding one will be larger and larger until all for mer members of the division have be- come members of the organization.
 Among those present were: E. Nj.
 Ball, Pettus Lee. G. l.. Bales. w. S. Forman, E. R. LaSalle. F. c. Vaughn.
 w. B. Mitchell, J. T. Broswell. A. F. Ewing A. Moore. J. Homer White, James F. Hillhouse, F. w. Anderson, J. R. Day, M T. Abbott, R. M. Chambers, U. A. Allen, John R. Lester. John w. Griffith, J. T. Matthews, c. M. Sullivan. Eugene Lester. John F. Bryan, Roscoe
 Chamblee. W. C. Hayden. H. T. Smith. w. F. Hanis z. s. Nall. T. l.. Bond, b.
 o. Kennedy, A. A. Crew, T. l.. McMar- kin and Maj M. M. Uilman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
TO START GUINEA PIG
 COLONY AT AVONDALE

Plans are being made by the officials of the city laboratory to start a guinea pig farm at Avondale Park.
 As many of these little animals are needed at the laboratory weekly for ex- perimental purposes It is stated that great deal of trouble and expense is needed to get the required number.
 A colony of four or five will be start ed within the next few weeks. These animals are very prolific and after a few months will furnish an ample sup ply for the needs of the laboratory They will also add to the number of oddities at the zoo. Besides. the sur plus will find a ready sale at prices ranging from 75 cents to $1.50 each and will furnish a source of income for the upkeep of the more expensive animals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19

Private enterprise may now go ahead with power develop ment on Alabama's navigable waters.
 The President has signed the water power bill.
 Associated Press telegrams yesterday announced this action. Private mes- sages to the Alabama Power Company also brought the news.
 Under conditions laid down in the water power bill private concerns may build power dams on navigable streams. One of these conditions is that, when the government calls for 1t, the developing company must build locks in connection with the power de- velopment so as to enable navigation. The immediate effect of the sign ing by the President of the water
 power bill, in Alabama. will be
 automatic arrangement of plans
 by the Alabama Power Company
 for the building of another power
 dam on the Coosa river.
 In all probability this dam will be located at Duncan's Rifle, about eigh- teen miles south of Lock 12 where the company already has power dam generating 90,000 hydroelectric horse power.
 The dam at Duncan's Riff,c is to bs about as high as that at Lock 12, or about, seventy feet, and will generate, it is estimated, around 100000 horse power.
 The other sites on the Coosa which the company intends eventually to de- velop are at Lock IS below Duncan's Riffle. where dam about as large as the others will be built to generate 15,oOC horse power, and one at Lock q, above Lock 12, where 60, 900 hydroelec- tric horse power will be developed.
 The Duncans Rifle and Lock 12 dams will together develop 10000 horse power and when the entire Coosa scheme is completed the total of hydro electric current generated by what are now the rapids of that stream will be between 325, eco and $500 horse power. or mora than three times~the amount of nydroelectricity which is now serving the industries and ltil- ities of Alabama.
 GREAT DEVELOPMENT
 The signing of the water power bill ends an uncertainty that hung heavily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
B'NAI BIRTH ELECTION
Closing Meeting of the Year of Bir.
 mingham Lodge No. 368

Birmingham lodge No. 36S, l. o. B. B.,
 will hold an election of officers at their regular meeting to be held in the Temple Emanu-El tomorrow afternoon at 3:3o o clock.
 All members are urged to be present. as many important business matters that
 are to be closed at the end of the year
 will be discussed by the retiring officials
 of the lodge,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
TRIO OF SPEAKERS AT
 ENGINEERS MEETING

Attractive entertainment features and a number of short talks will be given at the quarterly meeting of the Birming- ham chapter of the American Associa- tion of Engineers to be held tonight in the cafe of the Civic Association
 The Howard quintet has been secured to- given several musical numbers. A buffet lunch will also be served at the close of the meeting.
 pr. N A. Barrett will speak on '"The Engineering Association in Municipal Service Judge Hugh A. Locke will talk on the subject of Effective Public Speaking Handling Mem will be dis cussed by T. H. Aldridge, Jr.
 The meeting will start at 8 o'clock and will close at 9:3o. The speeches will be limited to 15 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
SEES FOOD BASKET KEEPING PRESENT
 LEVEL FOR WHILE
President of GrOcers Says Cans, In Many Cases, Cost More Than Contents.
 Flour May Drop

Prevailing prices of food stuff in Birmingham will re- main unchanged during the next few months.
 However, an exception is made in the price of canned goods, in which sugar is used. Due to the shortage Of the supply and the high price of sugar, all canned goods in which sugar is used the cost will be a few cents higher.
 The above information was given out by Robert Emond, recently elected president of Birmingham Retail Gro cers and Butchers Association, who has been making a careful survey of the food situation at the present time, and also of the prospects for the fu- ture.
 It is the opinion of Mir Emond that the next few months will see decline in the price of flour According to his statements the flour mills in the wheat sections of the country are today buy ing the new wheat at price of from 3 to 10 per cent cheaper per barrel than the present prevailing price of flour.
 TOO MUCH FLOUR All the wholesale and retail mer- chants of the city are overstocked with a supply of flour and, according to MT Emond, the merchants of the city are advising their customers to buy only what flour they can use for the time- being only.
 Tn many instances" says MT. Emond the cost of the crating, shipping and the tin cans themselves amount to more than the foodstuff that the cans contain. Everything has advanced so fast during the past year that it is al most impossible to say whether the next few months will see an increase or a decline in thep rice of foodstuffs, but the best that we can hope for Is that the prices stand still for a while, any way.
 Vegetables of all kinds are in great demand at all the retail grocery stores Less meat and more vegetables is a great deal more healthy, and besides a change from a straight meat diet is a good way to get in a blow at the high cost of living.
 Many complaints of their customers are discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the retail merchants. But it seems as if there is no way to get around the high cost of food at the present time. The retail merchant, when he has to pay a high price for his stock of foodstuff can only man age to keep his store doors open by charging a price that is only a few cents higher in return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
TODAY IN
 BIRMINGHAM
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Statement May 4, 1920.
 ES0ITRCEc

Community Club luncheon nt l o'clock at Southern Club.
 Birmingham vs. Memphis at RickwOod Field.
 Meeting of American Association of Engineers at s o'clock at Civic Association.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Alcaxar Theatre; ''The Gift Su- preme." All-star cast.
 strand Theatre; Bert Lytell in "Alias Jimmy Valentine."
 Trianon Theatre; Katherine Macdonald in .Passion's Play grOund.'
 RiaIto Theatre: "AlmOst n Hus- band" with Will Rogers.
 Colonial Theatre: ..On With the Dance," with Mae Murray.
 Princess Theatre: Jack Dempsey in ''Daredevil Jack"
 OdeoR Theatre: Western and comedy pictures.
 BijOu Theatre: Leew's vaude- vile and feature pictures.
 Lyric Theatre; Keith vaudeville and feature pictures.
 New Majestic Theatre: Four big feature pictures.
 Bathing at East Lake Park. Bathing and dancing at West Lake Park.
 Dancing at Edgewood Park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19

ham; S. J. Bowie, Birmingham; J. L. Anderson. Sheffield
 First district: G. w. Taylor, Demopo. lis; William Mcleod, Mobile.
 Second district: T. J. Hall, Green. vile; T. A. Goodwin, Florala.
 Third district: A. Y. Malone. Selma M. Solly. Ozark.
 Fourth district: I. Craig Smith Selma; $. P. Mcdonald, Sylacauga
 Fifth district: D. w. Crawford padeville; Daniel Pratt. Prattville.
 Sixth district: c. B. Werner: Tusca loosa; J. M. Moore, Marion.
 Seventh district: J. A. Lusk, Gads. den; L. l.. Herzberg. Guntersville.
 Eighth district: k. T. Simpson. Flor erce; T. M. Jones, Decatur.
 Ninth district: W. l.. Harrison, Bir. irgham; Hunter Armstrong, Bir. mingham.
 Tenth district: E. B. Fite, Hamilton J. A. Smith, Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
New Interpretations

Incorporation papers were filed in the probate court yesterday afternoon by the Linger Longer Lodge with an authorized capital stock of $12.o00. or this amount $3.000 has been paid in. The officers are Adoh P Beaumont. president: James J. Jackson. vice press- dent. and Henry F. Beaumont, secre- tary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
MILK INJUNCTION
 CASE NEARING CLOSE

Arguments in the milk injunction suits will be continued today before Judge of the circuit court The hearing of this case was started Monday, and the en- tire week has been consumed with it Attorney White Gibson, representing the dairymen, completed his argument yes terday afternoon, and City Attorne, Fred G. Moore started on his closing ar gument It is expected that the case will be concluded today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the office of the pro- bate judge yesterday:
 Sidney w. Montgomery and Miss Mae Posey.
 Claude Trotter and Miss Johnnie Ha- good.
 F. F. Edwards and Miss Fannie Chatham.
 W. T. Tennant and Miss Stella Maurice Radney.
 D. w. Jones and Miss Carrie Mae Jonas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Sacred Harp Singing

Song services of the Birmingham sacred harp singing class will be held tomorrow with the Baptist church at Wilks' station on the North Bessemer car line The singing will begin at 1:30 in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend and take part in the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-19
Court Convictions

B. C. Lynn was convicted on a charge of assault with a weapon yesterday in Judge H. P. Heflins division of the criminal court and was fined $50 and costs.
 Tommie Harkins was fined s25 on a charge of larceny.
 Rosie Ingram was fined $50 by Judge William E. Fort on a charge of violating the prohibition law