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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
JUDGE ANDERSON ID. SPEAK AT MEETING. OF BAR ASSOCIATION
Lawyers of State Attending Annual Meeting of State Association-Opening
 Session At Tutwiler

Gathering together for the forty-third time. the Alabama State Bar Association will convene at the Tutwiler hotel this morning for a two-day session.
 Many interesting speakers have been provided for the meeting. including John c. Anderson of the Alabama supreme court Edw. de Graffenried, former mem Der of the supreme court
 The session will open with an address of welcome by Judge Sam D. Weakley, on behalf of the Birmingham Bar Assc- ciation, which will be responded to by Judge Henry D. Clayton, of Montgomery.
 In the absence of A. Mitchell Palmer, Attorney General of the United States, who was scheduled to deliver an ad- dress. and who is unavoidabfy detained in Washington on account of the unusual press of business, the principal address of the opening session will be delivered by John C. Anderson. Judge Anderson will read paper on "The Centennial of the Supreme Court of Alabama" This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the supreme court of the state, and Judge Anderson will tell what 1t means to its citizens.
 Tonight the Birmingham Bar Assocla- tion will be the hosts of the visitors at a reception and dance at the Country Club. Val. J. Nesbitt, president of the Country Club, and member of the Blr- mingham Bar Association, will act as
 chairman of the reception committee.
 Every member of the Birmingham Bar Association and the State Bar Association
 Is urged to be present with his family. On the second day of the meeting, pa pers by William H. Sanford, Travis Will Hams and Edward de Graffenried will be read. The reports of the committees and the election of officers will take place at this meeting
 Following the morning session on Satur- day, the lawyers will again be the guests of the local association at luncheon at the Southern Club. Several interesting I speakers have also been secured for this event.
 The programme of the opening session at the Tutwler hotel at 10:30 this morn- 1 ing is as follows:
 1 Address of the president, J. T. Stokeiy. l Report of the treasurer. l Report of the executive committee by | the chairman, J. K. Dixon l Report of the central council by the chairman. Hugh Mallory. | Paper by John c. Anderson on "The Centennial of the Supreme Court of Ala bama."
 | Report of the committee on turispru' dence and law reform by the chairman
 R. B. Evins
 Report of the committee on judicial ad- ministration and remedial procedure bS the chairman A. R. Foster. l Paper by W. O. Mulsey on "Our Judges 1 in a Primary"
 l Report of the committee on legal edu' cation and admission to the bar by the chairman, Henry r. Reese. l Paper by Sam Will John on Recent Legislation.'
 ' Report of the committee on correspon-
 denee by the chairman, Elliott G. Rick
 arby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
STATE MERCHANTS
 WILL CONFER HERE
Conference Called for Next Thursday Night at Cham
 Der of Commerce
of Birmingham, Ala Statement February 2Sth, 1920.
 nECLnI In fEc

An important conference to which all merchants of Alabama are invited has been called for next Tuesday night at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce auditorium. it was announced yesterday by F. B. Irwin. president of the Bir- lningham Merchants Credit Association. and leader in mercantile circles here.
 The Birmingham merchants have sent out 1 call to all Alabama merchants, par ticularly in the retail trade. to attend There will be discussion of important matters looking to the betterment of mer- cantile conditions generally
 The convention will be different from previous state conventions held here un- der the auspices of the local merchants. in that the practical business. features will predominate, instead of the social ele- ment. A splendid programme has beer prepared, every line of which concerns the practical affairs of every mercnart
 In his call for the conference MT. IT, win says:
 ssWe cannot too strongly emphasize ths necessity of your being present at this meeting. The limited time remaining ts perfect organization makes 1t important to reach all merchants In your district. Bring a delegation with you and wire that you are coming. Send your commun- ication to E. B. Irwin"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
SAY T WILL BE
 LARGE BUILDING
Hotel or Manufacturing for Morris Lot Near New
 POstOffice

Within period of~thirty days ne- gotiations are expected to be com pleted for the construction of a big hotel or a mercantile and manufactur- ing building on the southwest corner of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The property. known as the Morris place, was recently purchased by P. B. Thomas, coal operator and capitalist. from Mrs. Arabella Morris for con- sideration of more than $100,000.
 Negotiations are in progress upon two separate propositions for the prop erty, according to statements yester- day. The first of the plans being con sidered calls for the construction of a twelve or fourteen-story modern hotel at cost of approximately three quarters of a million dollars.
 The second propositions being con- sidered according to the statements, contemplates the erection of com mercial and manufacturing building of similar size. MT. Thomas 1t is stated, already has a definite proposition from large manufacturer to take several of the upper floors of the building in the event he decides upon the rection of mercantile building.
 Tn sale of the property to MT Thomas was negotiated through A. A. Gambill Realty Company. When asked about the matter MT. Gabi1l stated that MT Thomas has two propositions under consideration and that the nego- tiations will probably be completed within a period of thirty days.
 The lot is 100 by 100 feet and is To- cated just across Fifth avenue from the new postoffice building with frontages on both Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
FREE PAVING HERE
 HAD ALL GUESSING

Wild rumor and a great .amount of conjecture was caused in the city hall yesterday when steam roller and other machines began to tear up the pavement in front of the city hall on Nineteenth street
 Several guesses were made, that 1t was anything frcm Mexican raid to a new method of coal mining. Con- siderable relief came with the an- nouncement by City Engineer Mir Kendrick that this was the work of the Southern Road Company placing new pavement as sample of their work.
 Tha. particular stretch of the street had been in bad repair for some time, and the offer of the road company to show their method of laying pave mont by repairing the street in front of the city hall was gladly accepted by Commissioner H. P, Burruss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
TO GIVE CONCERTS
 HERE ALL SUMMER
Steel and Wire Company's Band Has
 Forty-four Pieces

With q band of forty-four people, played entirely by the employees of the American Steel and Wire Company. the company is planning to give a number of concerts during the summer months.
 The first of this series of concerts was given Wednesday evening at Fairfield Park. in Fairfiald This concert was open to the public, and a large number of the employees of the company were present.
 Under the direction of Philip Memol, the following programme was given:
 March, ''Our Fighting Men" fRocere- to): overture, Poet and Peasant" (suppel: waltz, "Isle Of Golden Dreams fBlaufussl: eerenade. La Pamela (Yra- dierl: fox trot, "Dardanella" (Bernard); 1; medley, Southern Melodies" (Hayesl: overture "Golden Sce7tre" tschlepegrelD {; patrol, American PatroI' (Neachann).
 It Is planned to give these concerts on the second Friday in each month Due to the credia,ble work of the leader. Philip Mernoli, the band is being recog- nized as one of the best in the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
RAINBOW VETERANS
 TO HOLD MEETING
Will Elect Delegates to Their National
 Convention

The Mortimer H. Jordan chapter of the Rainbow division veterans will hold a meeting in the rooms of the Civic As- sociation Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
 The election of delegates to the na- tional convention will be held. The local chapter Is entitled to two accredited delegates on the floor of the convention
 Tentative plans which have been drawn up by the executive committee for the national reunion will be brought up for discussion.
 The entertainment committee of the local chapter is working on details for banquet or Social night to be held during May The chairman of this com mttee states that he will have an an- nouncement that will be of particular interest to all local members.
 All former Rainbow division men are given a cordial invitation to attend rnss meeting regardless as to whether or not they are members of the Rainbow di- vision veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
SAYS T IS UP ID
 TRAVELLING MEN
Meeting Called Tomorrow to Choose AIabama's ''Place
 In the Sun"

Every commercial traveller in Birming- ham has been requested to attend the meeting in the auditorium of the Cham Der of Commerce at noon tomorrow.
 The meeting has been called for the purpose of further considering the exten- sive campaign to advertise Alaba ia@ and give her place in the sun.
 As result of the conference he!i at the Tutwiler Hotel last Friday night. iisr terest in the campaign has spraad throughout the state and the originators of the movement are feeling more confi- dent of success as the time for the cam paign draws nigh.
 Sam c. Bowman and w. R. Mabry or the Travellers Protective Association, who have been devoting the greater part or their time to this work the past two months, state that they are receiving let ters and messages of the most encour- aging nature from all parts of the state. They predict that the people of Alabama will fall in and back up the T. ?. Al and the committee in charge of the work, and make 1t the greatest advertising cam paign that was ever put on in the lncer- ests of a state or anything else.
 Charles E. Abrams, an enthusiastic member of the travellers organization and a live wire in whatever he undertakes, has addressed a letter to his fellow trav- elers, urging them to be at the meeting tomorrow. In his letter he says:
 "Appreciating the need of close CO., operation and quick action, l am asking every loyal travelling salesman In the Birmingham district to assemble in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce next Saturday at 12 o'clock sharp. to take up and discuss matter of importance, This is not to be an appeal for funds. but an expression or your loyal sup port and cooperation toward very worthy cause
 .In all earnestness and sincerity the Travellers Protective Association several months ago inaugurated a movement to advertise Alabama and it's resources tnas was far-reaching in It's scope. The crucial stage has been reached. I feel that the integrity of the traveling men is at stake, and by demonstration or renewed interest, ginger and pep, at this meeting Saturday, we Will decide upon the ultimate success of this magnlilceht project.
 "The time for fine flowers and wifted oratory has passed. Action and results are now needed. Therefore, attend this meet ing Saturday The success of this pro- feet will reflect in it's credit on you. The failure of 1t will likewise reflect your lack of interest.
 Let nothing prevent your being on hand. Irrespective of organization, polit- teal belief or creed, you are wanted at this meeting. Yours very truly. <
 "CHARLES E. ABRAMS.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
White and O'NeaL VIII Meet h Series of Joint Debates In Three Cities
Candidates Will Meet Same Stump in Anniston Tomor- row, Birmingham Tuesday and Montgomery Next
 Friday-White Speaks in Bessemer

ernor O'Neal. He has notified Captain White that he will meet him in joinr de- bate at Anniston Saturday morning; Bir- mingham, Jefferson Theatre, Tuesday night, which is Captain Whites appoint ment, and at Montgomery Friday night at the Auditorium. which Captain White has accepted.
 "other dates and places may be ar ranged
 WHITE SPEAKS IN BESSEMER
 Captain White spoke to a large audi ence in the circuit court room at Bes- semer last night. He stressed prohi- eition as the one big issue in the cam oaign for the short term senatorsnip. Former Governor oNeal having ac- eepted his challenge to joint debate cn this issue, he charged that the other two candidates in the race are straddling and evading the issue.
 He declared that the legalizing of Ire manufacture and sale of light wines and beer would be the opening wedge to the repeal of state and na- ;ional prohibition laws.
 "The people of the state" he said' are lining up behind myself and for Ter Governor O'Neal on this issue he prohibitionists tehind me and those opposed to prohibition behind former Governor O'Neal. They will rot follow or support either of the other two candidate. who have studi- ously concealed their positions on this subject'
 Captain White made a strong appeal for federal afl for the common schools. declaring 1t to be the duty or the government to help stamp out H. literacy.
 Efforts of the state to cope with in fluenza. yellow, fever. tuberculosis, kookworm and contagious and infecti- ous diseases had failed. he said, and he advocated the establishment of a department of health at Washingtoh with a trained physician at its head.
 He advocated continued federal aid in road building and river develop ment and stated that he had voted for the last appropriation for Lock l7 on the Warrior river and contributed largely to the selection of Muscle sh oals as the location for nitrate plant to be built and operated by the government.
 He favored working the convicts on the public roads. stating that they would earn at least 50 day wnlch, with the federal aid added, would make s10 day for the state and put a stop to the exploitation of the con victs by private corporations. He advocated bonuses for ex-service men. saving that they should be al lowed to participate In the accumu- ,ated wealth of the country. wealth accumulated while they were making sacrifices for the country and serving iri the army at sS0 month. l He recounted his activities when in the Senate in the interest of farm | loan banks. Muscle Shoals the War 1 rior river. and declared that his ex- perience fitted him for greater useful ness to his people in the event he is elected again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
AMERICAN LEGION
 MEMBERSHIP WEEK
To Be Devoted to Lining Up Ex-
 Service Men

National Membership Week of the American Legion will be suitably ob- served in Alabama according to Matt II. Murphy. state commander.
 During this week. May 17-22, the legion hopes to get in touch with every ex-service man in the country end make an attempt to have him join the organization. Alabama is able to take care of its own in this campaign. since 1t has sixty posts in every section which will make prac- tical sweeping survey of the stste.
 Great success is predicted for Ala bama in the campaign. not only be- cause her local posts are so numerous and so well organized. but also be- cause of the fact that Alabama sent so many boys to the oolors.
 This drive it is confidently ex- pected by members of the legion, will result in surprising the country by the energy and enthusiasm of Alabama in American Legion work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
FILE SUITS FOR
 ALLEGED DAMAGES

Aleging~~that she was run down by riding a bicycle and suffered a broken foot and other injuries, Laura K. Davidson filed suit for s25.000 dam ages against the Western Union Tele- graph Company In the circuit court.
 The plaintiff alleges that the acci. dent occurred at the corner of Nine .eenth street and Third avenue. Janu- ary 24.
 900 damages against O. W. Bragan in the circuit court yesterday afternoon. He alleges that he was struck by the defondants automobile and injured on January 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
CREDIT MEMS LUNCHEON Routine Business Occupies Merchants

Discussion of routine business occupied the attention of local credit manae<ars yesterday afternoon at their weekly iur. ur.cheon-meeting. held at 1 o'clock in the private dining room of the Birmingham Civic Association.
 One of the largest groups to attend a meeting of the Associated Retail CrediI Men this year was in attendance.
 Final reports of workers in the pc up campaign. now in progress, were made. and various phases of the cam paign were explained. Several new members were presented to the club for the first time yesterday
 w. E. Hooper, the president, presided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
OFF TO MOBILE
 FOR NEW MEMBERS

l.. Sevier. president of the Alabama Manufacturers Association. and K. A. Conville of the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company. left last night for Mo- bile. where they will confer with Mo- bile county members Of the association n he interest of the membership cam paign.
 A strong representation has been secured by the organization among manufacturers and business men of Mobile and 1t is proposed to continue the work of securing new members there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Sentence of One to
 Five Years for Buying Stolen Property

A sentence of from one year and one day to five years in the penitentiarv lras imposed by Judge William F. Fort upcn Will Afford. whc was convicted on a charge of buying receiving or concealing stolen property yesterday in the criminal division of the circuit court.
 Ed Abercrom bic entered a plea of guilty to charge of buying, receiv- ing or concealing stolen property and was sentenced bv Judge Fort 10 tweive months and costs a hard labor. George Harmon received a Ike sentence on entering plea of suiky to the same charge. In Judge H P Heflin's division of Ire coprf Annse eaperssn enf srss ! plea Of geii<F 70 < charge Of vpIat~ sr tils proh,kfsson kr and wss zinea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
MARINES MAY WANT
 MANY NEW OFFICERS

crease the strength of the marine corps to 27.400 Is a success there will he many openings fer officers who fought Tn the recent world war to qualify for permanent commissions, according to Sergt E P. Hill of the local marine recruiting station.
 Sergeant Hill stated that all ex-of- ficers and enlisted men of the recent war who desired to be officers in the regular marine corps should send in their qualification papers through off, ficial channels at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

The Elks automobile parade will start from the Elks' home at o'clock this aft ernoon and traverse the principal busi- ness streets of Birmingham.
 The racing cars and polo cars that will take part in the contest at the far grounds for the benefit of the Elks Christ mas celebration will be in the parade. As the Elks are both numerous and pros porous, they are planning gasoline pro- cession' that will vie with any spectacle of the kind ever seen in Birmingham be- fore.
 Nearly everyone knows, or should know. that the big-hearted Elks are going to play Santa Claus to the poor children of Birmingham next Christmas, just as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30

Capt. Frank S. White and former Gov nrnor Emmet ONeal. candidates for the ihort term senatorship. will engage in oint debate at Anniston tomorrow morn rg. Birmingham next Tuesday night and Montgomery on Friday night of next week.
 A week or ten days ago Captain White challenged former Governor O'Neal to a loint debate. but the challenge was not accepted until yesterday.
 Prohibition and the volstead enforce nent act will be the main questions discussed in these joint debates, thls being the principal question on which .ney have taken issre.
 Captain White favored the federal pro- libition amendment and he insists that he volstead enforcement act shall not De changed or modified in any particular hat will weaken it, while former Gov srnor O'Neal has announced that he ,avors it's modification to the extent that light wines and beer may be manufae- tured and sold.
 The first joint debate will take place m Noble Theater. Anniston at Il o'clock -cmorrow morning, the second one in the Jefferson Theater, Birmingham, Tuesday ln the Auditorium in Montgomery on Friday night, May ', at o'clock.
 After receiving notice that former Gov ernor O'Neal had accepted his challenge, Captain White stated that he was well pleased. T issued the challenge to him several days ago." he said, and until now he has declined to accept it. Evl- 1eltly he has come to the conclusion that I am the strongest candidate and that prohibition is the big issue in the cam paign.'
 BONDURANTS STATEMENT
 George Bondurant, county chairman for former Governor o'Neal, yesterday made the following statement with ref srence to the joint debates:
 "Upon the withdrawal of MT. Aber- crcmbie from the race for the United States Senate in favor of Captain White, he issued a statement to the effect that he felt that an advocate of prohibition should remain in the race who favors the Volstead act and it's strict enforce ment and that he surrendered himself and his ambition in favor of Captain White, who should thereby defeat Gov ernor O'Neal who opposed the Volstead act and it's method of enforcement. Cap tain White has published in the papers that a challenge heretofore issued by him to Governor O'Neal for joint debate had not been accepted, and the issue IS now sharply drawn between them
 Tn fact, Governor ONeal had replied to this challenge, saying that, his en- sagements had been made, but that ne would be willing to meet all of his oppo- nents in alphabetical order.
 "The issues upon which the sen@oria ca mpaign will be decided are those con ceded throughout the campaign by GoE-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Elks' Automobile Parade
 5 O'Clock This Afternoon
All the Racing and Polo Cars Will Be In Line for In-
 troducton Before the Fun Starts Tomorrow

they did last Christmas, when they glad dened hundreds of youngsters who might have had no gifts on Christmas day. The automobile races and auto polo games at the fair grounds will be held tomorrow as previously announced. Since the Elks are advertising the event and urging their friends to attend, 1t is probable that a considerable sum will be realized for the Christmas tree fund.
 Next Christmas the Elks want to sur pass all their previous celebrations They are going to go out into the highways and byways looking for poor children. They are not only going to give away toys and good things to eat, but they will give clothing to keep needy little ,neS warm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-30
Chemists Smoker

Tn the showrooms of the Southern Laboratory Supply Company. 1908 Second avenue. the American Chemical Society will hold a Iive-wire smoker tonight at o'clock.
 Every member Is urged to be pres snt as there will be many laboratory and displays of inter- est to tns chemical engineer.
 htfe will be special music for the ocfasiea and special songs will bs sune.