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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
MAJORITY FAVOR
 SUNDAY CLOSING
Auto Dealers Confer With Commissioners-Case
 Awaits Decision

Automobile dealers of Birmingham do not want to render Sunday tire service.
 This fact developed at call meeting of the City Commission yesterday to consider amending the Sunday closing law so as to permit the sale of tires and accessories.
 As result of the vigorous opposi- tion developed by the auto men, the matter was taken under advisement by the commission and will be voted on later
 pr. J. M. Broad, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. as spokesmen for the ministers of the city, appeared before the commission to protest against Sunday tire service from a religious standpoint. He stated that grocery Stores had just as much right to remain open as garages, but that all places including cigar stores and filling station should close on Sunday.
 The matter of allowing Sunday ser vice came up on the petition of the Eighty one Tire Company which asked that tire service stations be allow ed to do business on Sunday A large number of tire dealers were present when the question came up. Apparent ly with the exception of the Eighty one Tire Company. they were all in favor of allowing the ordinance tc stand unchanged.
 Hubert Drennen opened the argu- ment by stating that it was purely business proposition with the tire companies. He was of the opinion that the employees should be given one day a week off. David J. Davis. attorney for the Eighty-one Tire Company argued that tire service was just as important as gas, OH, air water and pull in which are lawful under the present ordinance. Several others in- cluding H. J. Posner, Don Drennen and Frank Gafford spoke in opposition 10 Sunday service.
 No representative of the public with the exception of Dr. Broadly was pres ent. The argument was brought out by those opposed to any amendment to the present ordinance that the peo- pie of Birmingham have already gone on record as being opposed to the opening of picture shows and other business houses on Sunday.
 Commissioner Burruss stated that if other automobile services are allow ed then he could see no reason why tires should not be supplied when needed Commissioner Taylor stated that the law was hard to enforce as some of the dealers who had gone on record as being in favor of Sunday closing slipped out at back doors and sold on Sunday.
 The constitutionality of the ordinance prohibiting Sunday closing is now be- ing tested out before Judge Hugh A. Locke in the chancery division of the circuit court. The matter was brought { up under an injunction by the Eighty one Tire Company against the city. Pending Judge Lockes decision the commissioners decided to hold up ac- ton on the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
THINK THEY HAVE SOLVED TROUBLE County Would Sell Post dated Warrants for
 Road Work

Efforts will be made by the Jeffer- son county board of revenue to dispose of ss0ooOo worth of post-dated war.
 rants to the banks of Birmingham. resolution authorizing W. K. Terry county attorney. to see presidents Of local banks relative to this matter was adopted by the board at it's meet ing yesterday morning. These warrants will be issued to the contractors constructing the fed eral aid roads and will bear per cent Interest.
 IL was agreed by the board that if Mir. Terry secured the $500, 900 from the local banks at per cent interest ths entire amount shall be expended d exclusively on the completion of the federal aid contracts and the redemp- ton of the warrants formerly issued ;o local banks for the purpose of road construction. v
 This action was taken following a conference of the board with several prominent citizens. including one mem Der of the advisory committee. Other members were unable to be present, some being i'll and some out of the city.
 This has been suggested as the only means by which the road bond situ- alton can be settled at tse present time 1t is stated. for the condition of the bond market makes 1t impossible 10 dispose of county road constuction bonds for par when they only pay , per cent interest.
 MT. Terry will look into this matter immediately and report back to the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
REALTORS OBSERVE
 "ENSLEY DAY" HERE

"Ensley Day" was observed by the Birmingham Real Estate Exchange al it's weekly luncheon at the Southern Club yesterday. Ensley, Fairfield and Pratt City dealers in real estate were present, and topics of interest to that section of Greater Birmingham were discussed.
 It is planned to have another Ensley day later to further the interests of the dealers in Ensley, Fairfield and Pratt City.
 The taxation committee made a re- port in which they presented some fig ures on the adjustments of several assessments of down town property w. G. Oliver, vice president of the ex change, told of his experience in mak ing several adjustments before the board. He said that the board was In clined to be fair and reasonable to all parties concerned. It is their purpose he said to base the assessments on the replacement value rather than on the pre-War value.
 The NA tai situation was also brought up for discussion, though no definite action was taken at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
'ENUMERATORS DID
 NOT GET F|REMEN
Forgot the Whole 236- Nurses of St. Vincent
 Hospital Overlooked

From Chief s. A. Middleton of the Birmingham Fire Department down to
 the newest member. the entire person nell of the fire department, was omit ted by the census enumerators, is the belief of the chief, who sent in a list of the personel yesterday, There are 2S6 members of this de- partment. Chief Middleton said that the enumerators asked that he prepare a list of these men, and that they did not return for it.
 , Nurses of the Saint Vincent Hospital
 were omitted also, and it Is though. by the members of the general commit tee that nurses in other infirmaries l were not included in Birmingham s figures. The reason that they were overlooked is thai the enumerators be- lieved they had secured their names at their homes. Many of these nurses
 however live at the infirmary or on
 the grounds.
 | At meeting of the white census enumerators and the general commi-- 1 tee in the cafe of the Civic Association l yesterday at noon, approximately SOU more names were listed as omitted | from the figures This brings the total above 1,500. assuring Birmingham that figure above 1soooo will be reached The negro enumerators will report later.
 1 Dr. N. A. Barrett president of the ! City Commi ssion, wired to Washington
 for the necessary blanks on which L. 1 take these names. This Uas done a' | the suggestion of the committee. Muct work will be saved by securing the ih | formation and placing 1t in the neces l sary form so that credit may be givet while checking. In the other manner 1 the names would have to be checked 1 and rechecked. | Numbers of names are being sent ir | through the mails and by telephone
 it was reported by the general commit. l tee. These names are noted and will be
 checked at the same time the others 1 are.
 1 The final meeting to hear the repori i of the census enumerators will be held Saturday. July 31. At this tine some plan will be formulated to cover the | district which was covered by tho l school enumerators before it was ar
 ranged for them to check the fedora l census.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
RIVER DEVELOPER
 CALLED BY DEATH
James Mitchell, Former Alabama Power Co. Chief,
 Dies in New York

James Mitchell, chairman of the board of directors of the Alabama Power Com pany since January and prior to that time it's president. died at o'clock yes- terday afternoon at his home in New York city.
 Thomas w. Martin, president of the company, and w. l.. Mitchell, younger brother of the deceased. left Thursday afternoon to attend the funeral serv- ices.
 Mir. Mitchell had paralytic stroke early in the year and it was then at his request that he retired from the active duties of president, Mir. Martin succeed ing. He had been in poor health over since that time and a second paralytic stroke proved fatal.
 It is stated that the development of the Alabama Power Company is due to the ability, energy and vision of MT. Mitchell. From the time of his first visit to Ala bama in 1911 to his death he devoted himself to that single end. Lock No. r. which now serves more than half of the state of Alabama with light and power, is the outcome of his prescience and adapta- biity of that stream for hydroelectric service and the alertness with which Ala bama would make use of this new ele- ment in it's development.
 There were many difficulties in bringing his plans into perfected form, but Mr. Mitchell never wavered in his confidence either in the development of the water power or in the capacity of Alabama Tn absorb and utilize the product.
 MT Mitchell took pride in tue work which he did in Alabama and often ex- pressed his desire that this be his last and most important monument.
 MT. Mitchell was very popular with his associates and with all the employees or the company with whom he came In con- tact They expressed much grief over his death and voiced the high regard which they entertained for him in life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Statement June 3oth, lez
 RESOURCES

Civitan Club will hold regular weekly luncheon at 1 o'clock at the Southern Club.
 Birmingham vs. Atlanta Rt Rfckwood field (two games).
 Lyric-I<eith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's Bijou--Yaudeville and feature pictures.
 Strand-Harry Gribbon and Eva No- yak in up in Mary's Attic.'
 Alcazar--Jack London's "Burning Daylight"
 Trianon-"The Inferior Sex" RiaIto--Constance Binney in "Erst- while Susan.o
 Colonial-william S. Hart in @The Square Deal Man.
 Princess-.Lightning Bryce" episode No. ,.
 Odeon-western features and omedy' East Lake-BathinS.
 West Lake-Bathing and dancing. Edsewood Park-Dancing and bath ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
FAIR RENT BOARD
 READY FOR WORK Will Hear Verbal or Writ ten Complaints From
 the Citizens

Birmingham's fair rent and housing board got down to business yesterday and heard number of complaints of excessive rent charges. A subeommit- tee was appointed by Dr. C. C. Daniel. president of the board
 This subcommittee win make a de- tailed investigation of each case sub mitted. Where necessary 1t will visit homes where rents are said to be un- duly high. Every factor will be taken in consideration. including location. in- Vestment of the landlord and incomes from the investment. The committee will then figure out what Is considered to be a fair rent. This oommittee is composed of Arthur c. Crowder. R. E. L. Connolly and Alex Montgomery.
 Following the meeting yesterday. rr Daniel gave out formal invita- ton to all persons, white or black. to appear before the board and let their grievances be known
 His statement follows: 'On next Thursday afternoon at ESQ o'clock, and Thursday night at 7:3D ocIock, the fair rent and housing board will hold sessions devoted exclusively to hearing complaints concerning what are considered to be excessive rental cnarges The meeting will be held on the second floor of the city hall The board desires 10 make 1t plain | that complaints In order to receive due consideration should be made in per- son or in writing giving detailed fn- formation.
 Not only persons who have received notices that their rent will be increas- cd in the future are urged to appear if they have reason to believe that the landlord is proflteerng, but any per- son who believes he is already paying too much rent Is asked to make this fact known to the board
 Provisions were made by the boarI to employ stenographer to look after the written records. All written com plaints may be mailed to H. Scudder Ryan, secretary of the City Commis- sion.
 If possible, the complainant is asked to also appear in person before the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
SHIP-BY-TRUCK
 PRIZE AWARDS

Presentation of the cups that were won in the "Ship-by Truck" parade on May 24 will be the feature of the weekly luncheon of the Civitan Club today at 1 o'clock in the Southern Club. City zoning will also be brought up by Jerome Tucker.
 On Ship-byTruck day three cups were offered as prizes to the best decorated truck and automobile that took part in a parade and a trip to the port of Birmingham. These cups were won by the Civic Association, the W. D. Wood Lumber Company and the use-Crawford Company. They will be presented by Dr. J. E. billiard. pas tor of the Southside Baptist Church
 Jerome Tucker will explain to the Civilians the purpose of city zoning and its benefits to Birmingham. MT. Tucker was to speak last week, but postponed his talk until this meeting in order to give the Civilians the op- portunity to hear Senator Oscar Un- derwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
LOOK FOR SPEEDY
 START ON DUNCAN
 RIPPLE PROJECT
Legal Matters Being Set in Order for Development of More Electric Power
 and Navigation

Early announcement is expected 0. plans of the Alabama Power Company for building the new power dam on tho Coosa at Duncan's Rifle.
 Preparations have been obliged tc wait for the organization of the water power commission provided for in the water power bill recently signed by the president. The commission con sists of the heads of the war, interior and agricultural departments. but the staff had to be chosen and other de tails arranged. Rulings under which water power permits may be obtained will be announced soon.
 1t is understood that o. c. Merrill chief engineer of the forest service will be in command of the staff organ Ration. but the departments consitut- ing the commission will furnish l large percentage of the force.
 That the water power bill is to be taken immediate advantage of for flo- tation and conduct of power enter prises is indicated by the number of applications for permits already in hand
 According to official advices from Nashlngton, about fifty applicants. formal and informal already have been Tiled and are being listed for pubh cation. In accordance with the water power law. It is specified that adver- tsement of the proposed projects shah continue for eight weeks before ap- proval in order that all interested per sons shall have an opportunity to be heard before the commission.
 The applications have come from. all parts of the country and in severa projects which have long been under consideration and have only awaited the enactment of water power legis lation. it Is understood that construc- ton work can be inaugurated before the winter sets in.
 READY NOW
 The Alabama Power Company pro. ject on the Coosa river is among those that have been long under consider alton and have only waited on the power legislation to be pushed through It is therefore, very probable that the work on Duncan's Rifle dam will be well under way some time in the fall
 This project will develop about the same power as that developed at lock i2. or 10000 to 100000 horse power It will be about 75 feet high and it's backwater will do away with twenty miles of the Coosa rapids, now i'm peding navigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
PUBLIC HEARING ON INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTAE|oN River System of Alabama and Other States to Be Discussed at Mobile
 Meeting

A golden opportunity to fully present the claims of Alabama waterways to- gether with data showing their present use and pointing out their needs for further exploitation will be afforded on July 2S in the city of Mobile.
 Maj. R. s. Thomas, engineer in charge of the Mobile district, has issued an in- vitation for all interested parties to at tend public hearing on this subject to be. held in his office at Mobile on that date.
 The hearing is to be broad one and will cover considerable territory; in fact, it will embrace the entire Alabama ississippi-Louisiana system, with the Warrior at one end and the Pearl at the other.
 The official notice issued by Major Thomas reads:
 "U. S. Engineers Office. Mobile, Ala
 sir:
 "A public hearing will be held at this office at 80 p. nl., July 2S, 1920, for the investigation of matters that may tend to promote and encourage inland water way transportation on Mobile bay and Mississippi sound with all arms. inlets and connecting channels, including the Black Warrior, Warrior and Tombigbee river system i'll Alabama and Mississippi; the Pascagoula river system in Mssis- sippi; the Wolf and Jordan rivers in Mis- sissippi, and the Pearl river in Louisiana and Mississippi together with all the tributaries of the waterways designated. "All interested parties are requested to appear in person and a full expression of opinion is desired from all interested or concerned. As records of this hearing will be transmitted to the Secretary or War, it is preferable that all statements oe submitted in writing Oral statements, however, will be received
 "R S. THOMAS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
CHANGE FIRM NAME
 AND IMPROVE STORE

Change of the name of the McVay Seed and Floral Company to the liar ris Seed and Floral Company was an- nounced yesterday by R. Vernon Harris president of the firm. The McVay Seed and Floral Company had been operated by R. Vernon liar ris and Leon F. Harris, president an l vice president, respectively. since 19lJ. The change in name will mean no change in policy of the firm but is the
 consummation of project which the
 company has been considering for some time.
 Extensive alterations are being made
 on the building now occupied by the
 firm. 201s First avenue. and when com pleted will make this one of the most
 attractive stores of the kind in the
 south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
PROTESTS LODGED
 AGAINST ORDINANCE

Two other habeas corpus proceed ings directed against the machinery of the city health department for han ding social diseases will be heard by Judge John c. Pugh in the circuit court today. Both cases wore flied yesterday.
 A petition filed by Thomas Dozier alleges that Maude Morgan is being un- treatment without trial following hei arrest. Attorney Kenneth Charlton in- stituted habeas corpus proceedings for the release of Alice Nichols, who was arrested on disorderly conduct charge and is also being detained by the health department
 Judge Pugh. has already granted the petition of Dora Glass. holding that she was being unlawfully held. The ordinance under Consideration is the city's authority for the treatment of all persons who are found to~be in fected with communicable diseases. George Lewis Bailes. assistant city attorney. will represent the city when the cases are called at 10 o'clock today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23

Fairfield and Ensley have recently been alive with rumors that work had been gebun on the new car works at Fairfield and of course there was great rejoicing.
 While it is true that work of construc- ton is going on at Fairfield-and very important work-it Is not correct to say that work has begun on the car works. for work on them has been in progress for long time.
 The Chickasaw shipbuilding & Car Company long ago laid out it's plans for combination shipbuilding and car works and they are so interwoven and dovetailed that it is hard to tell where one leaves off and the other begins The whole project is synchronized. It is all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
FIVE PERSONS TAKING
 PASTEUR TREATMENT

Five persons who were bitten by the same dog are now taking treatment at tht Jefferson county Pasteur Institute The fifth person who began treatment yesterday is Julia Bessiere, 2o23 Avenue F, Ensley
 The others who began treatment a few days ago are: George Best. 7S2l Hilmau avenue; MT and Mrs. c, l.. Allen and daughter, 1891 Hillman avenue. The doe's head was examined at the laboratory and found to be infected with the rabies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
BURGER EMPLOYES
 OFF ON A PICNIC

Burgers was closed all day yester- day while the employees were giving picnic at West Lake. and in the coun- try.
 The entire force gathered at the store yesterday morning and was taken to West Lake in four big trucks Jake Burger was in charge of the af- fair Dancing. swimming. and boating were the sports when the park was reached. Diner and supper were served on the grounds.
 After night had fallen, the party climb bed back into the trucks and came to Birmingham Business will be re- sumed as usual in the store today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23

covered by one appropriation for the en- tire work
 Machinery which at one time may be making ship parts is so designed that it can be at once switched to making parts for steel cars. Equipment for shipbuild- ing parts passes through the works in waves. At certain periods the machn- cry is worked to capacity, then comes lull It is in these lulls at the Fairfield works that the idle machinery is kept at work making car parts. It is said to be the only plant in the country working this kind of combination so as to keep everything busy all the time.
 Such construction work then as is un- der way at Fairfield is simply the contin- uanee of the original plans for conbina- ton car building and shipbuildng works.
 No car wheels will be made at Fair field. though car axles will be one of the products of the Fairfield worxs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
ROBINS PURCHASES
 PARTNERS INTEREST

terest of his partner, George w. Smith in the Hollis Dry Cleanining Com pany, 24l3 Twelfth avenue. North
 In the future he will operate the plant himself. MT. Robins expects to increase the equipment and efficiency of the concern so as to give the best possible service to his customers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
DEPARTMENT ON THE JOB

The war department is on the inland waterway job under a very distinct and cogtnt set of instructions, Section 500 of the transportation act beginning in this language:
 Section 5oo-It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to promote, en- service and facilities in connection with the commerce of the United States and preserve in full vigor both rail and wa ter transportation"
 It is to carry out the purpose of the transportation act with regard to the tn- land waterways that the district engl- neer at Mobile has been ordered to hold his hearing Similar hearings will be given in other parts of the country.
 In closing his letter of instructions to Major Thomas, Colonel Pillsbury says:
 Division and district engineers should at all times maintain cordial relations with local officials and commercial bod ies and endeavor to obtain clear in- sight into conditions governing transpor- tation movements in their districts. It is only through an intimate understanding of the causes underlying the existing faiI- ures to utilize our navigation facilities that steps can be taken to rectify condi- 'tions.~
 These hearings are the first outcome of the waterway provisions of the transpor- tation act and those interested in inland waterway development believe they will constitute the beginning of systematic and continuous development under lib- eral governmental policy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
Ne,u Shipbuilding and Car
 Works at Fairfield VIII Be
 Completed in Eight Months
Works Now Building 14O Steel Cars for Companys Own Use-Synchronized to Use Same Machinery for Both Kinds of Output-Car Axes to
 Be One of Products

Latest estimates that the entire shpbuildng and works at Fairfield will be completed in eight months
 steady stream of shipbudg parts is being turned out from the Fairfield works and in addition 40 steel are at present being made the plant for the companys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-23
McClary-Jemison Machinery Go.

3 s. goth St. Birmingham. Ala. PHONES--Local Main 24S4
 Long Distance M. 248S