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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22

"a" coH!llunledtIoH olllCe'
"On board Mayflower. off Piney
Point, May 21.-All we'll Fine
weather. Christian"
Piney Point is about forty-flve
miles down the Potomac from
Washington.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22

different classes of stockholders is
mot here involved, and on that
question we express no present
opinion for the simple reason that
we are not dividing profits or
earnings"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22
'RY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS }

plan for the segregation of the Reading companies de-
creed by the United States supreme court, given to-
day by the federal district court and dsposes finally of
all questions in the unscrambing of the properties
troled by the Reading company, holding concern,
less some one takes an appeal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22
WEATHER
FORECAST.

FORECAST.
Denver, Colo, May 2l.-New
Mexico: Sunday, possibly Local
showers; Monday, unsettled; little
change in temperature.
Arizona: Sunday and Monday,
fair south, local showers north por-
ton; somewhat warmer.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22
MODIFIED PLAN TO DIVORCE THE
READING COMPANIES IS APPROVED
BY THEFEDERAL DISTRICT COURT

Equal Rights Are to Be Given the Common
and Preferred Stockholders in Receiving
Stock of New Corporation to Be Formed;
Unscrambling of Properties Is Completed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-05-22
LOCAL REPORT.

Conditions Tor the twenty-fouI
hours ended at p. m. yesterday,
recorded by the university:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MANY BUILDING
 PERMITS ISSUED

Building permits issued by the city building inspector yesterday totaled s32,500 for residence construction and work on residences The largest was ali apartment house of brick veneer at Thirteenth avenue and Twenty ninth street. north to be erected by D. O. Nichols and costing 5000.
 II. E. Shropshire was granted per init for the construction of a frame house costing s6,00o, at Whitaker street and Hillside avenue, south, l.. K Mackey will build frame residence at Fortieth street and Eighth court, south. to cost $6.00o.
 H. NJ Robertson was issued permit to erect a frame residence at Por'- land street and Summit avenue, south. to cost $6.000. Hill Ferguson was is- sued a permit to build a frame resi- derce on Bessemer boulevard between John and Joseph streets, to cost $2,Soo.
 F. w. Dixon was granted permit for the installation of a heating sys- tsnl st a residence on Peyton street between Avenue G and Avenue H. to cost $2,700.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MURDERED INFANT FOUND ON TRAIN Cleaners Find It In Lavatory, Its Skull Crushed.
 No Clue

While cleaning day coach at the Terminal station yesterday morning about 7:3o o'clock, Minnie Crowder, s negro woman, found newly born babe packed in a box in the lavatory.
 The coach arrived in Birmingham Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock as part of the Birmingham Special, the New York to Birmingham limited train of the Southern railway. At the time the baby was found the car was being cleaned for it's. return trip.
 Coroner J. D. Russum was mme- diately called and together with a phy- sician went to investioate. The baby was wrapped in a piece of sheetins and neatly packed in shoe box, tho coroner said. It had apparently been dead for l2 hours, its head evidently having been crushed. according to MT. Russum, who stated that marks of fin- gers on its forehead were plainly vis- ible.
 There were no clues, 1t was stated. and it is presumed that someone go: on the train with the package be- tween Atlanta and Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
LAUNCHES ATTACK
 ON JURY VEN|RE
Plaintiffs Lawyer Charges False Returns on Summons.
 Is 0verruIed

An attack was launched yesterday against the jury venire summoned in the civil division of the circuit court for the week by w. A. Denson Tn Judgo J. Q. Smiths division of tho circuit court, prior to the organization of the juries.
 He charged that the venire was largely made up of persons favorable to corporate interests and that they were summoned by the jury commis- sion in pursuance to an alleged con- spiracy, confederation or agreement between the commission and the cor porations of the disGict for the pur- pose of defeating the rights of the plaintiff in suits for personal injuries.
 This attack took the form of & mo- ton to quash and also charged that false returns on number of those summoned for jury duty during the week has been made by the sheriff It was alleged that number were re- turned marked dead, not found" and
 moved from the county" without having exercised the proper diligence to locate such persons.
 It wos charged In the motion that three fourths of those summoned were employees of corporations against W hich suits for personal injuries sim liar to the one in which Denson ap- peared were pending in the courts. Of the 130 drawn he declared 109 were employees of corporations.
 Judge Smith overruled the motion. following argument on it. The mo- ton was made in the case of w. F. Rocker against the Birmingham South ern railroad and others The plaintiff was seeking to recover s500,000 for the loss of both legs while an employe of the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
COMMERCE BOARD
 ID NAME OFFICERS
Rushton Spoken of as Success sor to Northington-HoId
 Election Today

The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 2:ae o'clock this after noon. At this meeting officers to serve during the ensuing year will be elected.
 It is understood that M. P. North ington, the incumbent, will not offer for another year as president. The name most frequently mentioned as choice for his successor is that of J. Frank Rushton, Birmingham's gem eral-in- chief of the allied armies, and prominent business man. It is not known if MT Rushton will accept the place.
 Mir. Northington's administration has been successful one and has met with tho approval of the membership. It IS regarded as one of the most service able and practical that the chamber has ever had The big work of the year has consisted of building up the spirit of the chamber and whipping the various departments of the cham Der into good working order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
IMITATION RAIN

Birmingham this morning will be starting on the fifteenth day since anything Ike healthy shower ot rain has fallen here, and, according to E. c. Horton, local weather ob- server. there Is no relief in sight for the next "A hours.
 It rained bit Friday and 1t rained little bit Saturday. Yes- terday morning it rained few drops just after the Shrine parade. but MT. Horton stated that all the drops of rain that have fallen in Birmingham for the past week could have nearly been counted as they fell.
 Yesterday the mercury registered fraction above 92 degrees short ly after 1:30 o'clock and the wealth CT man nays this mark will be tied if not broken again today. Tho complete forecast for today iS fair and continued warmer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
ADVERTISING MEN FORM CLUB HERE Want to Get Started In Time for Convention In
 Atlanta
Main s2so


 Leading advertising men of Birming- ham constituting the organization com mittee named at a meeting held yes terday at noon at the Southern club, will meet Thursday night at 8 o'clock at the Civic Association to formulate plans for permanent advertising or sanitation.
 Another meeting, to which all the men of Birmingham who sell, write or create advertising.' has been called for Friday night at which 1t is expect ed to complete the permanent organ ization and launch the advertising club of this city
 John Sparrow was elected chairman of the temporary organization com mittee yesterday. and was empowered to name the organization committee, which now consists of the following: r. S. Shaw, chairman; Merton Simpson, Baxter Eastburn, James H. Edmund son, Ralph R. Silver, c. r, Lorenz,l Wal ter J. Barrett, F. Nevins of the Pro- gressive Farmer; J. H. F Moseley, ol the Labor Advocate; II. l. Parrish, of the Birmingham News; J. J. Eaton, of the Birmingham Age Herald, and R. U. Gna1Qier, OI Inc blTInlHbiid fi 0SS.
 This committee is empowered to draft d tentative constitution and by laws they propose a clause regulating eligibility to membership and sucn other action as Is necessary to submit for permanent organization The meetins of this committee will be nc.d I thursday night in order that the per manent organization can be form su Friday night in time to have represen- tatives of the Birmingham club attenc the convention of the Associated Ad vertising Clubs of the World which will be held June 12. l3 and l4 in Az lanta.
 The meeting yesterday was attended by about 50 men connected With th' business of advertising. F. 5. Shaw called the meeting to order and pre- sided until John Sparrow was elected chairman ot the temporary organiza : tion. He outlined the need for an or canization of advertising men in Bit- l.mingham and stated some of the maiT' purposes and aims of such an organiza- ton
 Among those who spoke after N'- Shaw were John w. Anderson, adver : ,lsjnx manager of the PizItz stores; Morton simpson, advertising manager of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb; Johii Sparrow and others.
 Mir Simpson voiced the need for an organization, reviewed some of the ac. mplishments of the former club un- der the leadership of John sparrow and urged the selection of MT. Sparro" as the leader of the proposed clup.
 Mr. Sparrow disclaimed much of the credit which had been given him py MT. Simpson for the success of the Tor, Lmer organization, told of how It haa set the pace in Birmingham in civic matters and urged that the new or ganization be restricted to those Wno sell, write or create advertising. This suggestion regarding nm,t,ilz : the mambership to active advertising men met with unanimous approval anu was adopted.
 J. Fl. Edmundson and Morton Simp- son spoke strongly urging the mem bers to give their loyal and active sup port to MT. Sparrow in his work Tor the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
TRY NEVILLE THURSDAY

The case of William B. Neville which was set for trial yesterday in the crim- inal division of the circuit court. was passed to Thursday by judge William l.. Fort.
 of John Btyens miner Qutn- ton several weeks ago as he was returning from work. Neville was in- dtcted jointly with Charlie MiliigAn for the killing of Bivens. large nun,- Der of witnesses have been summoned. After lengthy and hard fought legal battle Milligan was convicted of mur- der in the second degree and his penal ty was fixed at 25 years in the state penitentiary. He Is being held in tse county jail pending the outcome 5f an appeal to the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MARGO1CASE ON TRIAL
 BEFORE JUDGE FOSTER

Hearing of the case of Charlie Marso charged with murder was started yes terday afternoon before Judge A. B Foster of Troy. special judge in the criminal division of the circuit court. Margo is charged with the killing of Joe Rose several months ago on First avenue between Nineteenth and Twer- tieth streets as result of a quarrel between the two men. When court convened yesterday afternoon follow ing adjournment for lunch much time was consumed with the striking of the jury and 1t was tate in the after noon before the case was finally started
 resenting the defendant while tho prosecution is being conducted by As- sistant Solicitor James G. Davis and Judge Joel Brown, special prosecutor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham

Civitan "Get- -tog gethcr" Luncheon at ] o'cloc, Southern club. Ixiwanfs Luncheon at o'clock, Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Majestic Theatre--"The Good Little Had GirI,- Pickert players. Lyric--Keith vaudeville and Pathe News.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudeville and pie lures.
 strand-yiola Dana in Puppets of Fate c"
 Trianon-zane Grey's "The Man of the Forest.v
 Alcazar-"Madonnas and Men," Galax--"Too Wise Wives" RoyaI-Oliver Curw0od's "God's Country and the Woman," and Pathe News.
 Princess--Scrfal drama and comedy Odeon--SeriaI drama and comedy. Edgeyvood Park--Dancing and bath ing.
 West Lake Park-Dancing, skating and bathing.
 East Lnke Park--Bathing and amusements.
 Miles School of Dancing. Danc- ing from 9 to 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MANY GO TO EPWORTH
 LEAGUE CONVENTION

Five hundred delegates to the four teenth annual conference of the North Alabama Epworth league left Birming- ham yesterday morning for Athens
 One thousand delegates are expected to attend the conference, which will be held In the auditorium of Athens col- lege. The Birmingham delegation is headed by Rev. w. c. Echols, executive the special train with the Birmingham delegates were rep 'esentatives from Gadsden, SylacaugN and Tuscaloosa.
 The convention will last 8 week, and is expected to be one of the most en- thusiastic in the history of the North Alabama organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

Dr. Russell McWhorter Cunning ham, prominent physician and former lieutenant governor of Alabama, died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 1916 Sycamore street, after short illness, believed to have been brought about by trip to Florida short time ago.
 The deceased had been in failing health for some time but his condition only became serious a few days ago. He was 66 years of age at the time Of his death Throughout his life he all ways took an active part In public af- fairs and was considered one of the states foremost citizens
 The funeral arrangements have been announced as yet, but they will prob ably be held from the residence tomor- row, the hour to be announced later. He is survived by his widow and three sons. Dr. Modie Cunning ham, Benjamin Taylor and R. NJ. Cunningham, Jr.
 Extensive Practice
 Dr. Cunningham was born August 25, 1855. at Mount Hope, Lawrence county. and was the son of Moses w. Cunning ham, a former native of Tennessee. His education was received Tn the common schools of the county. In 1S78-7y he at tended Bellevue Hospital Medical col lege at New York, where he graduated. In the first few years of his life fol- lowing his graduation his practice was confined to Pratt City and Ensley
 In later years his practice broadened and he became one of the most promi- nent and best known physicians in the state. He has been president of the Alabama Medical assocation. president of the Jefferson County Medical so- ciety, and also the president of the Tri- State Medical association, composed of Alabama. Georgia and Tennessee.
 Professional Work
 In professional work Dr. Cunningham has been physician and surgeon for the Ensley division of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; also for the Alabama Steel and shipbuilding company. Dr. Cunningham organized and was master of Florida lodge, No. 450, Ancient Free and Accepted Ma sons, for five years, was organizer and high priest for two years of Pratt City chapter. No. 10S, Royal Arch Masons; was eminent commander of Cyrene commandery, No. 10, Knights Templar for two years; potentate of Zamora temple, A. A. o. N. M. S., one year, grand commander, Knights Tcmrlar one year and grand master of the Grand Lodge A. r. and A. M. of Al;,- bama one year.
 Political Leader
 Coincident with these social distinc. tions and professional labors, pr. Cum ningham has lead an active political life. He represented Franklin county in the general assembly. 1SS0-S1; was senator from Jefferson county, 1S96- 1900, and was chosen president of the senate In 1898. He was nominated to the proposed constitutional convention of 1899, and was delegate to the con- stitutional convention of 1901 from the district of Jefferson. He was elected the first lieutenant governor under the new constitution in November 1902. de- feating Charles P. Lane, republican candidate of Huntsville. In 1904 he became acting governor for one year because of a temporary vacancy in the governorship. He was a member of the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
WIRE COMPANIES
 LIABLE FOR ERROR Western Union and Postal Must Change Conditions
 on Messages

notice to the effect that the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies shall be liable for errors in transmits sion, delays and failure to deliver.
 The companies are ordered to change the conditions printed on the back of telegraph blanks by July 1s, showing the new regulation. The decision and order, were handed down by the in- terstate commerce commission.
 Limitations to damages are pre- scribed The limit for unrepeated mes sEsges is $500 and for repeated mes sa ges it is $5,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
THEFT OF COW LANDS
 FOUR IN PENITENTIARY

One negro convicted of grand lar ceny and three others for buying. re- ceiwing or concealing stolen property were sentenced yesterday by Judge A. B Foster in tho criminal division of the circuit court. Robert Banks con- victed of grand larceny was sentenced to from three to five years in the state penitentiary while Conner May, Will Nelson and Tom Obey were sentenced to from three to five years in the pen itentiary following convictions on charges of buying, receiving or con- cealing property. These men are ai- legged to have stolen a cow They were tried several weeks ago before Judge Foster and convicted by the jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
ONE KILLED AND
 ANOTHER INJURED Negroes Open Fire at Each Other on Eighteenth Street
 Yesterday

People upon the downtown streets at Third avenue and Eighteenth street. north, about i o'clock yesterday after noon, were in danger of being struck by stray bullets when one negro opened fire upon another.
 Taylor Thomas, negro, was shot and almost instantly killed and another ne- gro is believed to have been struck by stray bullet. Charles White, negro, is being held in the city jail in con- nection with the shooting. He stated to the police that Thomas had at- tackled him and he fired in self de- fense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
SENATOR PAT HARRISON
 IS VISITOR TO THE CITY

Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi, who has been in Montgomery, where Ee delivered the dedication address d, the Confederate White House cere- monies, will arrive in Birmingham this morning from Meridian.
 Senator Harrison will be the break fast guest of his cousins, Mir. ar. Mrs. |. H. Dent. 121s Eleventh avcnu, south, this morning. He will te iii the city only short time. being en route to Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MlAMI'S CAR PASSES
 ON WAY TO PACIFIC

Its rear wheels dipped in the Atlantic ocean at Miami, Fla. and it's front wheels to be dipped in>the Pacific when 1t reaches Los Angeles next month. a unique car filled with chimes and bearing advertisements of the Florida city. attracted a number of people on tn estreets of Birmingham yesterday afternoon
 The car not only carries the chimes which attract. but Is accompanied by two male soloists, who sing at each stop.
 It is decorated with orange and black pannels. The car will be used as fca- ture in advertising Miami at the Eiks convention to be held in Los angeles next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
SOUTH IS BUYING FINEST CATTLE AT S1,0OO ID OSl0,0O0 One Cow Brings $18,000. Jemison Writes to Bell of Rapid Advance In the
 Prices Paid

Robert Jemison, Jr., president of the Alabama Jersey Cattle club, has sent to Bob Bell, secretary of the as- sociation, glowing accounts of the re- suits of Jersey cattle sales that have been recently held and some of which he has attended.
 Merfdale farms, Meredith, N. Y., sold 72 head of regeistered Jerseys for . total of $86,544, or an aver age of S1.2O2 per head. The hiEh- est priced animal was . COW that brought $10,OOO. This Is the third
 best price paid for a cow at auc- ton sale.
 E. R. Spann and Sons. Morristown, orc, or an average of $1,0o1 per head. The highest priced animal sold for s6,- 700. and was bought by the Ledge Rock Farms, Louisville. Ky. This is the third highest priced cow sold by this firm in ten years.
 $1O,OOO Cow
 The south seems to be leading in the purchase of the prize animals. Tippah Bros., Cotton Plant. Miss., bought the prize bull sold last year. paying $c5,OOO.
 In the past three days there have been sold in and around New York, according to telegrams received by MT Bell. from Mir. Jeihison a total of 232 head of registered Jerseys for a total of s2s4,620. or an average of $1.01o per head.
 'As a general proposition" said MT Bell. '.the prices paid for registered Jerseys this year go to show that they are more and more valued. The aver age price is higher this year than last in spite of the general business de- pression.
 Coming South.
 For instance the record of the final sale of the season is the best. MT. Jemison wires that L. ". Walkley Couthington, Conn.,. sold Jersey COW for s1S,0o0 to F. c. Baldwin, Fred ericksburg, Va, He sold 46 head at an average of $1,954, while the average for the week was $1,16S for 27S head of registered Jerseys. The $1S,000 Jer- sey COW brought the top price of the season for all breeds. All the brae animals came to the southern states. MT. Jemison is expected to come back with the selection of a field man to aid Alabama and Mississippi Jersey cattle breeders in perfecting their stock and otherwise putting the Jer- sey cattle business of the two states on a firm and buslnesslike basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

Although relations have been strained several times during the Sunday tire service fight and the jitney resu- laticn contests, both sides have re- trained from issuing statements de- rogatory in character.
 Precipitntcd Action.
 Decision of Judge W. l. Grubb, au therizing the receiver of the Birming- ham Railway. Light & Power Co. to petition the public service commission for increased rates has precipitated MT. Burruss' action.
 Other members of the commission will present a solid front in resisting the granting of the increase asked py the receiver. They declared yesterday it was nothing short of an outrage at tempted on the citizenry of Birming ham.
 Johnston Coming.
 Forney Johnston, counsel for the city in the street car fight, will ar rive from Washington late this week to actively join in the campaign against the proposed raise. Mr. John ston will go into conference with mem reaches Birmingham.
 Chasing grantang of an increase i;. street car fares with the present tele- phone rates as being unjustly forced upon the citizens of Birmingham, Com missioner j. Ellis Brown. head of the department of public untilities, hotIy scored the proposed action.
 "Nc nre going to fight this fn- crease with every available means,' declared Mir. Brown. "This
 Is a rank imposition on the citi-
 z~ns of Birmingham and we arc
 going to prevent 1t If we possibly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
NARCOTIC REMSTRATIoM

All practitioners, retail and whole sale druggists and stores selling cx- empted narcotics are due to register with the collector of internal revenue on or before July 1. according to state ments sent out from the office of the collector this week.
 This Is the annual registration under the federal drug act and failure to reg ister will lead to prosecution. The in ternal revenue office Is also busy this week with the collection of the second of the income tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

Mobile will take 126 tons. The cargo to Mobile is the most varied, there being . lot of furniture nnd other miscellaneous articles as well as the customary sugar, coffee, salt and stock feed.
 The Warrior river Is mt very near the lowest stage, hut even at the lowest there Is n minimum of six feet of water, enabling the self-prOpe1lers to come up and down stream. By the end of the year or before the minimum stngc will be eight feet, owing to the raising of the locks two feet by means of timbers. This work has been going on for more than n year and few months will find 1t fin- shed,