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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29


 It was lightning work. On Monday the law firm of Nesbitt & SadIer, representing the Ala bama Coal Operators association, filed action against the interstate commerce commission in the fcd- eraI court mt Birmingham. ask ing the new and higher rates be enjoined.
 Fly Tuesday the trapsportation committee of the Alabama Coal Operators association. through S. l.. ferkes, was in touch with the interstate commerce commits sion and the Attorney General of the United States. During We'd nesday the matter was handled over the telegraphic wires.
 On Thursday the Attorney Genera of the United States wired Mir. Yerke: and Nesbitt & Sadler that the inter state commerce commission had de cided to eliminate the rates on coa and coke from the tariffs published under the decision in the Meridian case, to cancel and eliminate sait rates and to order old rates charged
 old Rates Effective
 At the same time came wire iron F. D. Claggett, assistant traffic man ager of the Southern railroad, whict said:
 "Interstate commerce eommis- sion today modified its order in Meridian rate case docket 0J6O, eliminating coal and coke rates therefrOm. Carriers accordingly are filing supplement cancelling revised coal and coke rates and continuing in effect the old rates.-
 That wound up the matter. The ac- tion in the federal court will bf withdrawn without prejudice and coal and coke will be shipped at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
 WILL MEET TODAY
Dr.. Baker Will Speak on High School System and
 University

Dr. N R. Baker, superintendent of education in Jefferson county, will be the principal speaker at the reg ular monthly luncheon of the Br- mngham chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni association today at 12:So o'clock at the Hiltman hotel.
 The talk of Dr. Baker will deal with the high school system of Ala : bama and it's relation to the uni versity.
 Monroe B. Lahier, former Univer- sity of Alabama football star, will preside at the meeting. In addition to the talk by Dr. Baker, number of local alumni of the university will make short talks on matters of in- terest to the former students and several questions, including plans for the coming season in athletics. will be considered.
 All former students of the univer- sity living in the Birmingham dis trict, as well as visitors, whether graduates or not, are invited to at tend the luncheon. These monthly meetings which were inaugurated in May, have grown in interest and at- tendance and it is planned to launch in the Birmingham chapter "a state- wide movement for stronger and closer organization of the alumni of the university, not only in the state, but throughout the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
STEPPED ON BANANA
 PEEL-ASkS $10,0OO

A misplaced banana peeling IS the cause of a suit for $1o,000 nied yes terday in the circuit court by Ebert Brown against the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 Brown claims he was passepser on one of the Louisville and Nash v:lle trains going from Birmingham m to Calera on February 27. When ne was getting off the platform of the train at Calera the train made Ger tain jerk, and at the same time ne stepped on banana peelng. wnlSn was on the train step, with the resuie that he fell to the ground uncon- scioua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
TWO AUTOS CRASH, BONES ARE BROKEN
Drivers Held Without Bond Pending Outcome of In-
 jury Developments

F. D. Freeman, proprietor of the Terminal hotel. sustained a fracture of the left shoulder and several other injuries about 6:30 o'clock last night when the automobile in which he was riding was in collision with an- other machine at Tenth avenue and Fifteenth street, south.
 An ambulance from the Shaw Un- dertaking establishment took the in jured man to, Robinson's infirmary. The machine in which Freeman was riding was driven by Clarence M. Hutto. taxi driver. It was badly i damaged. The other machine is said to have been driven by R. l.. Dur rell of 305 Twentieth street. south.
 A. J. Morris, deputy sheriff. was \ on the scene when the accident hap- pened and arrested the drivers of both machines.
 Due to the fact that the extent of Freeman's injuries are not known yet the men were not allowed bond, it was stated, but will be held pend- ing his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29

suffer Imprisonment at hard labor, at the discretion of the trial judge, even though the liquors, so found. were obtained in fragrant violation of sacred constitutional guarantee.
 The only remedy, where an unlaw- ful search and seizure is made is an action in trespass against the person or officer making the seizure, and Judgment on such an action would be worthless. if the trespasser Is in solvent or without any sufficient bond. The raids in Mobile were made on search warrants issued to the of ficers in blank by justice of the peace, in spalpable violation of the provisions of law. Yet the possession of prohibited liquors by the owner of the home, although illegally SC cured by the officer, would be legal evidence of guilt under the ruling Of our supreme court
 Legislation Only Remedy
 The Weakly law by which we are governed and which Governor Kfiby approved making the possession sot any liquors in the home. evidence or guilt, whether kept for personal use or not. cannot be suspended by ex- ecutive ordeS but only stricken from | our statutes by legislative repeal. l Governor Kilbys s removal of Mir. Aus tin and certain members of his force for their invasion of the homes of citizens in Mobile, on Illegal and sim ulated search warrants. was fully justified and meets the enthusiastic indorsecent of the people of Ala | bama.
 l "As lawyer, however, deem if my duty to call attention to the fact that the homes ff al ot protected from invasion by search and seizure whether the warrants are legally issued or not. whatever pro- hibited liquors may be found. whether they were owned and possessed for personal use or unlawful sale. 1t may be true that every officer that in- lvades the home without q legal war rant for search and seizure should meet with stern resistance, resls- tance even to the death, but the shame and the pity of it is that by the laws of Alabama the possession of pint of whisky, or bottle of wine or beer for domestic use, brands every owner thereof as a criminal and opens every home to invasion by the spies, the informers and the swarm of petty officials that are now vex- | ing and tharassing our people, and who are being paid for their nefar- ious services with the peoples money.
 "Governor Kilbys letter, therefore, to MT. Austin is extremely gratify- | ing. because it can only be construed as an assurance to the people of Ala bama that he will recommend to the next legislature of Alabama the re- peal of the Weakley law, whose harsh. unjust and cruel provisions disgrace our statute books.
 "EMMET O'NEAL"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
BUILDING PERMITS

Permits issued yesterday by the city building inspector amounted to more than $2o.ooo. Of. this s15,ooo represented residences and one church. The Italian Methodist Epis- ccpal church was granted a permit for the erection of a hollow tile building at Sixteenth street and Ave- nue H, Ensley, to be used as church and to cost $7.500.
 F. R. McDavid, Jr., was granted .,ermits for the construction of three frame residences on Seventh avenue, north, between Charles and Thomas street, Graymont. Each will cost sl.500.
 D. H. Massenga1e will erect frame residence at Poplar and Burgin streets, Ensley. to cost s2,0oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
SHOPPING SERVICE
 FOR READERS OF
 THE AGE-HERALD
Shopper" Will Make Inquir ieS and Selections and Do General Shopping for
 Readers

The Age-Herald this morning announces regular shopping service for it's readers, and such readers are urged to utilize the services of this department reg uIarly.
 All communications should be addressed "Shopper., in care of The Age-Herald.
 A young lady has been placed in charge of this department whose Judgment and capabiiity may be relied upon. shopper will do any kind of buying or shopping for Agc-Hcrald read CTS. In addition to this feature of her work, she will make spe- ciai Investigations upon request, will give information, will secure samples and perform other shop ping services for those who are not convenient to the shops of Birmingham.
 "Shopper'' is a good judge of pretty things as well as of prac- ticai and serviceable articles. She is thoroughly acquainted with the shops of Birmingham, nnd her services can no doubt be utiI- ized to great advantage. especial- ly by those living outside inc city.
 Headers who watch the adver- ttsements of The Agc-HeraId carefully and who desire further information about the articles advertised need only to send the inquiry to "Shopper.- She will not only supply the Information requested, but win attend to the actual shopping and selection if desired.
 Her services are at the dis posai of all readers of The Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
FEDERAL RESERVE
 BANK ANNOUNCES,
 BETTER BUSINESS
"More Nearly Normal Than at Any Time Since the Armis-
 tice" = Department
 Stores Setting Pace

Under date of July 2S the federal reserve bank of Atlanta, in its re- view of business conditions, de- clared that Economic conditions are more nearly normal than at any time since the armistice, and are certainly greatly improved over a year ago."
 Business generally is on more sound basis" 1t is claimed by the re- port.
 Actual volume of sales made by de- partment stores is reported by some of them as greater than at the same period year ago.
 Merchants are carrying smaller stocks than a year or two years ago.
 Following are extracts from the report;
 The Report
 In almost every instance the trade generally shows a decrease in money value Of all goods sold this year as | compared with last but when price
 
 the decrease In the physical volume of goods sold Is appreclably smaller In fact, in several instances, report | ing stores show increase In the volume of goods sold | Tt can hardly be disputed that | economic conditions are more nearly normal than at any time since the armistice and certainly are very | greatly improved over year ago. Business generally is on a more sound basis
 Confidential reports showing l sales and stocks for the month of June were received from 22 repre- | sentative department stores. members of the federal reserve bank reporting system. These reports for June show 1 the dollar value of sales to be less than for June, 1920, although num- Der of them state the actual volume @ of goods being sold Is larger than for the same period last year. Smaller stocks "Stocks of goods on hand June 30. 1921. were TIA per cent less titan on June 30, 1920. and 2.S per cent less than at the end of May, 1921.
 Eight banks report increases in deposits for June as compared with May. 1921. while IT report that their port no material change. Deposits of about one third of the reporting banks show increases for June, 1921, as compared with June, 1920, while the other two-thirds report that their deposits have decreased.
 As a general rule, agricultural. commercial and industrial loans are being renewed at maturity. Reports indicate that from 75 to 90 per cent of maturing loans are being renewed at this time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS TO LAUNCH
 DRIVE FOR MEMBERS

Preparations are being made by the Birmingham League of Women Voters for a membership campaign to be conducted in September. All precinct chairmen recently appointed by Mrs Brenton Fisk, chairman Of the organization, will have charte or the drive for members in their re- spective precinct. They will begin organizing their forces within the next few weeks in order to have all organization plans perfected by the time of the opening of the drive.
 Since the League of Women Voters was formed about a year ago to take tine place of the old Equal Suffrage association. no campaign for members has been made. and at the present time the organization is composed or voluntary membership.
 This is the first drive for members and officials are anxious to nave every woman become member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
AGENTS
 EXAMINE BOOKS
 ON LICENSE TAX

Numbers of jitney operators and pool room proprietors of Birmingham have failed to make return of spe- cial federal taxes and will be dealt with by government authorities, 1t was learned yesterday afternoon when special agents of the internal revenue department examined books of the city which show license fees paid by various businesses.
 Intentional failure to make returns to the government are dealt with severely under federal laws and sew eral local concerns are expected to receive heavy fines.
 Examination of the books in the city comptroller's office consumed most of yesterday and will continue today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
SEMI-CENTENNIAL PLANS TO BE DECIDED
 AT MEETING TODAY

The semi-centenniai committee of the Birmingham Civic Association will meet this morning at Il o'clock in the rooms of the organization. At this time it is expected that the date in october for the holding of the celebration ommemorating the fif- tieth anniversary of the founding of Birmingham will definitely be de- cided.
 In addition plans will be discussed regarding the pageant which the committee proposes to present at this time portraying the various stages in the growth of the city. Other features for the demonstration will also be taken up. with the formal ac- ceptance of President Warren C.. Harding, new life has been injected into the preliminary plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Cantor Cohen Coming
 to KnessethJSraeI

Rev Cantor s. Cohen of Richmond, va. will officiate at the regular Sab path services of the congregation of Knesseth-Israel Friday night ana Saturday morning.
 pr. Cohen is master of tradi- tional synagogue music. and will chant in solo form throughout the principal parts of the Sabbath litany. introducing several excerpts of his own sacred compositions. He will ap- pear in Birmingham In response to 2 pressing invisation from Knesseth- Israel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
SUSPECT IS HELD
 IN SHOOTING CASE

Walter Adams was arrested yester- day and released on s1o0o bond pending his preliminary trial on a charge of shooting A. A. Walker or Ensley several weeks ago. Walker IS still in a local hospital, and said 10 be in a serious condition. The manner in which he was shot has been mystery.
 Walker was found by his wife, who awakened during the night, and when he later regained consciousness he re- membered nothing about having been shot. The warrant for Adams arrest was sworn out by Walkers fatner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
1. TWO BOUND OVER

Charged with stealing musical in struments several weeks ago, John Oates and Rex Brown were bound over to the grand jury yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy following pre- liminary hearing in the Jefferson county court of misdemeanors. Oates bond Is fixed at $l,oo0 and Brown $ $750
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
DESPATCH OF MAIL

R. J. Harris of Atlanta, superin- tendent of the railway mail service will be the principal speaker at the forum meeting of the Civic Associa- ton Monday He will have as his subject, Railway Dispatch of Mall and How It Has Been Improved"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
JORDAN PARK DANCE

Invitation has been given al friends of the Jordan Park Athletic club to attend dance to be given at Concordia hall. Avenue F. and Tenth street, tonight. A large num- bsr of couples are expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
Railroad Rates For Coal Normal Again.
 Meridian Tariff of
All Federal Litigation Records Broken in Four-Day Call, Handling and Disposal of Case-Coal ~e Only Is Affected in Famous Merd-
 ian Rates Controversy

The Meridian only will be charged
 So far the and coke ridian noo ffectst them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
O'Neal Sees Repeal Of Weakley Law Coming
 Through Mobile Raids
Harsh Unjust and Cruel Provisions Disgrace Our Statute Books"-In Conflict With Volstesd Meas ure-Beieves Kilby Will Place Matter Before
 Next Meeting of Legislature

Gov Emme ONe issued Klby and deputies oe but Alabama search md seizures by order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
MASONIC FUNERAL NOTICE

Members of Birmingham Fraternnl Lodge No. 3S4, A. +. X A. M., are re- quested to meet at the Masonic Temple today at 2:3O p. m. to attend the funeral of Brother William J. Cook. Services at his late residence, 1O0 Montgomery street. All MasOns fraternally invited.
 0. H. ALBERTSON. w. M. w. w. RANSOM, Secretaary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-29
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. Statement June 30th, 1921.

 Loans and discounts ....s1s,43s.2to.13 Overdrafts ....... 1,SSS.s1 u. 8. bonds (par) ...... 1,500, 100000 U. s. treasury certificates 705.000.o0 Liberty Loan bonds ...... sos, ,94S.73 State of Alabama bonds... s4,000.00 bank ................. eo.ooo.oo Other stocks and bonds... 1,1s5.SSl.22 Banking house ......... 250,0O0.0O Other real estate ...... 6.S5o.6O Customers liability account letters of credit .... 40s.994.4s Interest earned not collected 52.622.6s Cash
 With banks 3,473.254.1s With u. $.
 IT IT. ,s; 7O,ooO.oo Reserve bk. 2.oe0.751.12- s,44l.o5e.43
 s2s.97s.4ss.o3
 Liabilities Capital stock ...........$ 1,bOO,UV0.Vv Surplus and profits ...... 2,l2s,sIS.eZ Reserved for taxes ...... 1Os,3o4-zo Reserved for interest . 162,500.00 Circulation .... 1,346.000.00 Dividenda unnsid 90,000.o0 Customers letters of credit 4Vo,S94.ao Interest collected not earned l4S,sfS'oT Individual s22.124.sso.4s Bank .... l.7ls.s4s.7s U. s. .... 46,2sS.lI Federal Reserve Blk Atlanta, Fiscal Ast 1s5.ooo.oo-- 24,oss.772.42
 
 s2s.s7s.4sa.os
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28

Their sweets on the banks where we
played.
The path 10 our cottage they say has grown
green,
And I know that the smiles and the forms
have seen
Now II. in the cold. rrossy ground.
IS. l.. e" asks for the poem .oon,sin inins
this stsnss:
when the sun Of Iite IL low,
When the dews and shadows creep
Say for me before 80.
g. Now lay me down to sleep
NJ A. King. Germantown. asks for God
Be with Us TIL We Meet Again and I'm
the Aud Countrie." The, hymn mentione
Hss printed IN the Peoples Forum OF April
1S, ana copies can be had at the on ice. We
will print I'm the Aud Countrlel n a
reader will send II in.
, Grace Crater--The song let the Rest Of
the World Go BY" is a recently copyrighted
number and we could not print the words
without securing permission from the com
poser or publishers.
w l.. T." asks for the poem containing
the lines:
AN honor TO the cath. Of glorious renoe'n.
EtElsnd, aveuse thy countrymen and strike
the foemen down"
Margaret Evans asks for the Greek trans.
lstion Of TO you whom have loved long
oircc." which 10 intended as an Inscription
for a memorial.
mary T" desires the poem The Old.
Fashioned Pocket" a parody on The Old
osken Buckst"
-. L, c." wishes some one would ssnd
In the poem. entitled, doing on an Errand''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28

When ] was young man tabout nifty years
hso) an A.No. young man could earn s26u
or $500 q year and his board, and he could
walk four or Ave miles Sunday evenings to
see his best girl and save most Of his earn
ings to buy q home for himself and her
And when they settled down they could
90 10 church In = lumber wagon, drawn by
yoke OF oxen or q heavy work team, and
live happy and contented in their circum.
starcet, ana very few ever thought Of d..
vorce. At the time I was living down In
Jersey
I stili know conditions In that section
Nowadays the same kind Of a man can
earn from $500 to $500 year, but he must
spend II all for automobiles and ice cream
and theatres, movies and all kinds Of par.
ties In order to make an impression on the
fair sex, ana when they get back from their
costly honeymoon trip. In most cases they
have not enough left 10 buy Q bed 10
sleep in, and tho fair one, who has been
brought UP to suoh terrible extravagance and
styles. drives her husband to despers tion by
her demand for the continuation of this
extravaganza, and hence misery and d.
vorce.
The cure is lot us 60 back to the old
happy times, and let us teach the oncomins
seneration that economy. industry, seif-de-
nial and a happy ana contented home should
be the hrst objects. and style. extravagancc
snd h.gh-toned parties must be last n we
would do this. the divorce lawyers and the
divorce judges will soon have to 20 TO work
at something else than helping along 10
break tho bonds OF those whom God hath
Joined together. REUBEN r. SLATER
Philadelphia. April 2S, 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28

Letters to the Editor should be as
orief and 10 the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
denominational or sectarian dis
cussion.
No attention will be paid TO anony.
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed rs an evidence OF
good faith. although names will not
be printed " request is made that
they be omitted.
The publication OF letter is not
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Views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age. nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28

To the EDITOR Of the EVcrinD Public LEDGER:
sir--Does an alien have to get his seccnd
natursii siizstion papers before he can enliS
in the army and navy l.. W. d,
Phiisdsiphia. April 2f. 1921.
Tho War Department says that 1t IL not
necessary for an alien who desires 10 enter
tho United States army navy to have
either his nrst or second citizenship papers.
The very fact that the man enters any
branch Of military service entities him to
hrst citiEonship papers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28
1.-THE Bible Orchard"

10 the Editor o. the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-Please tell mo the history Of the
Bible Orchard In England J. w l..
Philadeiphts. April II. 1921.
The Bible Orchard 10 a piece Of land in
the pa rish OF St. Ives. Hants. England. DR..
Robort wilde. who died in August. 1878. be.
Queathed nifty pounds. the yearly interest OF
which was to be expended In the purchase
OF six Bibles. not exceeding the price OF
seven shiilinss and sixpence each, which
should be cast for by dice on the Com.
muLion table OF st. Ives on the last Thurs
day In May by six boys and six girls Of the
town. Hence tho day IL locally known as
Bible Thursday. The capital sum was in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28
Questions Anstuered
Something for Readers to Solve

To the Editor OF the Evening Public Lsdper:
Sir-Please print this for the readers OF
yourN paper to solve:
Two women and two children going along
a road met two men. One woman said
There como your two fathers and our two
fathers. your two grandfathers and our two
husbands" Please give relationship.
WILLIAM DUFF.
Philadelphia, April 20. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-28
Location OF Quotation

TO the r htor Of the Evening P.bho Ledger!
Sir--Please give exact quotation which
runs something like this: "A wrong con.
slstency Is tho hobsoblin OF little minds"
where ia II looated7 ~ NJ
Philadelphia. April 10, 1921.
The quotation you refer TO reads: "A
foolish consistency 10 the hobaobin OF little
minds: adored by little statesmen and
philosophers and divines." II In to he
found in Emerson's "seif-Reliance -