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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
LEEDY COMPANY
 BRINGS FIRM HERE Closes $15O,OOO Lease for Hat Shops Interests on
 Second Avenue

W. B. Leedy Real Estate and Insur- ance company have closed lease with The Hat Shops, Inc. who operate stores in several southern cities, for the three-story building, Nos. 2021 and 2023 Second avenue, owned by Samuel Rich of Birmingham, and the heirs of the estate of Joseph Bederman of Cleveland, Ohio.
 This lease Is made for T term of years, the total rental being in excess of s150,000. The Leedy company is to be congratulated in making this lease and being the means of bringing an- other large and progressive store to Birmingham
 The Hat Shops have begun altera- tions and improvements to meet the TO. quirements of a high class store, hand . ling everything pertaining to ladies' wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
J|TNEYS PLAN DROP
 ID A 7-CENT FARE
 F CARS 60 ID ID
Two Weeks Before New 0rdi- nance Will Be Made AppIi- cabIe-5- Cent Auto Rides
 Out of the Question

Birmingham jitneys now charging a 10-cent fare will come down to seven cents for trip and others will con- tinue to charge seven cents in the event the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company obtains an in- crease in rates to 10 cents per trip.
 This statement was made by an operator who has several cars in oper- alton on a line where the fare is 10 cents at the present time He was act ing as spokesman for himself and other operators who recently affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
 Take Revenue Away
 In this way, he said, the jitneys would take more revenue away from their competitor than at the present time, and show that increased car fares would not solve the problem Of making money for the street car com pany.
 Five-cent jitney fares are regarded by many operators as being mere fan cies. They say that a decent profit cannot be made over the routes desig- mated by the city in it's new jitney or dinance if 5-cent tariff is main tained.
 Two Weeks Yet
 With rates holding the foreground of jitney operators interest, the new Jit- ney ordinance is not expected to go into effect for two weeks or more. Preparations are being made by the safety department of the city for en- forcement of the measure All provi- sions will require much time before they can be made effective, however, according to John Taylor. commission CT of public safety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
SHRINERS TAKE NO CHANGE ABOUT RAIN
 ON THEIR PARADE

Not oily are the shriners insured against rain. but a precedent of 14 years must be broken for the parade to oc drowned out Monday.
 According to E. c. Horton, observer of the United States weather bureau here. it has not rained in the morning or early afternoon of any day the first two weeks of June in Ii years.
 Despite this assurance. the Shrins 8 have taken out insurance TO cover the cost and expense of the parade 10 he staged in Birmingham Monday. This action was taken In view of the fact tha. at the last two ceremoni..ls. hel1 by zamora Temple the parades have been rained out
 Mir. Horton stated that according to records in his office it hash rained except at night or very late afternoon during the first two weeks of June for period of many years.
 The insurance taken out by the Shriners is effectice from 10 o'clock a. m. until 4 o'clock p. m.. the day of the ceremonial.
 All persons wishing to attend are definitely assured there will be no rain on this occasion. maybe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
$3S,892 YESTERDAY FOR LOCAL COLLEGE MILLION CAMPA|GN
Team Captains Find $9O0,- 900 Mark Is Nearly In Sight-Eight Churches
 Over the Top

Team captains and workers in the campaign to Make It A Million" for Birmingham Southern college reported amount subscribed in Birmingham and by the Methodist churches of the dis trict to s6S3,6o9 to which s225,oo0 is to be. added from the Christian Edu- cation fund raised by Methidist churches of the state, outside Bir- mingham, giving a total of $85S,609.
 Less than s15o,000 remains to be secured to reach the S1,000,000 which is the goal of the campaign. Of this sum needed, a large part is assured from the Methodist churches of the district, the majority of which have Lot yet completed their canvass.
 Churches over
 Trinity and Eleventh avenue churches yesterday went over their quotas. mak- ing eight which have raised their allotment. There still remain sixteen churches which have not yet completed their quotas, but leaders in the church campaign declare there is no question that the entire amount allotted the churches will be secured by Sunday.
 Telegrams and reports coming in from all parts of north and south Ala Dama indicate the success oI the Christian Education fund, thus assur- ing he $225,000 which Birmingham Southern is to get from that source. The committee therefore set the total amount subscribed up to yesterday at sS5S.609 which includes the full amount coming from the Christian Education fund. Among the large contributions yesterday was one for s1,500 from M. F. Phillips.
 Near $00O,0O0 Mark
 At the luncheon today at 12:45 D. m. in the Old Colony club rooms at the Tutwiler, it Is believed that reports will be made pushing the total beyond the $900,000 mark. Additional reports from the churches arc also expected so that announcement can be made as to when the campaign will close.
 One prominent Birmingham man Of wealth is considering the proposal of pr. Snavely and other members of the committee that he should construct a building for the college as a memorial, and members of the committee were hopeful that an announcement regard ing this gift could be made at the luncheon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
WILL SHOW PROPER
 HANDLING OF MILK

Proper steps in the handling of milk and the best methods to secure high grade milk will be shown in motion pictures at the Tutwiler hotel tonight under the auspices of the Jefferson county board of health. This is part of an educational campaign to show the public what to expect of milk and will show just what Is being sought by the board of health in the milk or- dinance which will come up before the city commission next Tuesday.
 A member of the Jefferson county milk commission will talk on The Nu- tritional Value of Milk" and repre- sentative of the department of agricul- ture will discuss The Economic Value of Milk as Food" with the picture. The pictures are sent out by the de- partment of agriculture.
 T hope every man. woman and child in Birmingham can see these films said Dr. J. D. Bowling. "They give conception of what we are trying to secure by the passage of the milk or dinance."
 The film will be shown in Bessemer. Announcement of the date will bs made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
Secession Contention s East Suruiuor on Way
 To Confederate Capital
Judge John Washington Inzer Will Attend Dedication Ceremonies of President Davis Home in Montgom- ery-Served Through War Between States,
 Hale and Hearty at 87 Years
By ETHEL GILLEN

The representation to the conven- tion was the same as that of the House of Representatives. then 100 members. Jefferson and St. Clair counties each had one delegate.
 Being opposed to secession in county where many of it's citizens wore opposed to war for various reasons, Judge Inzer was elected to represent St. Clair county. He was one of the 39 who voted against the ordinance of secession.
 Joins Army
 When the war started, although Judge Inzer had just moved into his law office, he immediately en-i listed and did not return until aft CT the war was over and he had been released from federal prison on Johnson's island.
 The law office, which was built in front of the courthouse. has been used for no other purpose during all of these yaers. How ever. in that time the judge has had many political places and hon ors thrust upon him.
 Judge Inzer was a leader among those who established a new civil government above the wreck of the old structure after the war, and was a powerful figure in the "invincible government" In 1875 he helped to write constitution of the state, and In 1893 he was the author of the resolution to. amend the state constitution So as to per init women to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
DIR. LANG IS TO FILL
 INDEPENDENT PULPIT

pr. George L. Lang, head of the de- rartmcnt of philosophy at the Univer- sity of Alabama, Is expected in Bir- mingham tomorrow. and will probably be in the city during this month to occupy the pulpit of the Independent Presbyterian church each Sunday.
 Dr. Lang will deliver the morning sermon Sunday at II o'clock at Temple Einanu-El. and will conduct the eve ming service at o'clock at the Lyric theatre.
 Dr.. Pitzer, assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Chatta- nooga, will conduct the Sunday serv- ices during the pastors absence i:, July.
 pr. Henry M. Edmonds. pastor of the Independent church. sailed yester- day from New York for Scotland. Af- ter attending the Rotary convention Tn Edinburgh, June l3 to 16. Dr. and MT s Edmonds will make an extended tour of Eurore before their returning to Birmingham September 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
SHADES-CAHAbA
 SCHOOL FINALS
Newest High School of Dis trict Completes First Year,
 Graduating Four

Graduates of the Shades Cahaba High school will receive their diplomats this morning at the closing exercises. Dr. Guy Snavely, president of Bir- mingham Southern college, will deliver the principal address and pr. N R. Baker, county superintendent of edu- cation. will present the diplomas
 There are four graduates this year, which is the first of the school, 1t hav- ling been completed last fall. They are Miss Jessie Bell Ellzey Miss Lucille Watkins, Rexena Hubbard and Miss Inez Marable.
 E The senior class exercises were held yesterday morning in the auditorium of tLe school. Several songs were ren- dered by the Glee club and short talk s were made by J. M. Ward, principal and Miss Helen Shamburger.
 Miss Ellzey was valedictorian, Miss Watkins wasS prophet. Miss Hubbard. giftorian and Miss Marabie, historian.
 We have enrolled 99 pupils in the freshman class of the High school this year." said Mir. Ward, and expect to have a large graduating class in three years. Of course this Is the first year of the school. and many of the pupils who lived in our territory had been going to other high schools and wanted to receive their diplomas there However. we expect to have an increased attendance each year and larger graduating classes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
OVERDUE MOTION TO
 QUASH INDICTMENT

Motion to quash the indictment charging Frank Holland with murder was overruled yesterday by Judge H. P. Heflin in the criminal division Of the circuit court.
 This motion was made on the grounds that the defendant is charged in the same indictment with two sep arate and distinct offenses. It is fur the1 alleged that Holland is charged with killing two different persons, one count of the indictment saying George Jafferson Houston and in another as George Jeffersen Houston.
 Following the everything of the mo ton, trial of the case was started and consumed the entire afternoon yester- day. Holland is alleged to have killed George Jefferson Houston, alias Few Clothes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
Civitan luncheon. southern club.

Civitan luncheon, Southern club, l o'clock.
 ADJUSTMENTS. New Mnjestic-"What's Your Hus- hand Doing"
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudeville and pic- lures.
 Strand-Elliott Dexter in "T'he Witching Hour."
 Alcaxar--T. Roy Barnes and Grace Darmond in "see My Lawyer" Trianon--Priscilla Dean and Lon Chaney in "Outside the Law." Galnx-AHce Brady in "Out of the Chorus"
 -ROyal-tsThe Nfan From Nowhere" Odron-Serinl drama and comedy. Prlnrcss--Serial drama and comedy. Idgcw0Od Park--Dancings bathtnE. West Lake Park-Dnncing. bathinx, skating.
 East Lake Park-Bathing and amusements.
 Miles school of Dancing. dancing from 9 to IF.
 Baseball, Rickwood park-BirminE- ham vs. Mobile, 3:3O P. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
AMERICAN LEGION TO
 ASK STATE HOLIDAYS

Resolutions, asking the state legis- lature to pass bill prohibiting the illegal wearing of the American Legion button and making Armistice Day, November II, and Memorial Day. May 50, state holidays, will be presented by the Birmingham post, American Le- zion, at the state convention in Flor ence, June 10 and II.
 resolution will also be presented regulating the indiscriminate soliciting of funds by posts in the territory of other posts.
 Plans for She convention were dis cussed at meeting held at the Civic Association last night. Fifty delegates are expected to represent Birmingham, at Florence.
 The local boys will leave at noon Thursday June 9, for Florence on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
WALLACE COMING
 ID SEE FISHERMEN
State Commissioner Will At- tend Meeting Here Next
 Monday Night

J. H. McCollister received formal ad- vice yesterday from John H. Wallace. Jr., state missioner of conservation, that he will attend the meeting of Jeff ferson county fishermen and sports men which is to be held at the court house next Monday night.
 MT. Wallace had previously written that he would be on hand if possible and he now gives definite assurance that he will be on hand.
 The meeting Monday night, which is sponsored by the best known anE- lers and sportsmen in the county, is for the purpose of forming a perma- nent organization for the promotion of good outdoor sport and for fellowship and closer personal acquaintance. Ala bama is regarded as especially fine fishing territory because of the great number of streams and lakes in the state and Alabama waters contain great numbers of the gamest fish to be found in America. Everyone in- terested in the sport is invited to be present at Mondays meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
MUNICIPAL. BAND ID OPEN THE SEASON HERE NEXT SUNDAY
Gordon Erickson, Supervisor of Music, Has Selected MuSi- clans With Care-Capitol
 Park First

Birmingham municipal band, un- der the direction of Gordon Erickson of municipal music, will officially open the summer season al Woodrow Wilson pary Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock with varied offer. ing of operatic favorites and modern selections.
 There nre more than thirty mu- sicinns in the band, which Is one of the few municipal organizations of it's kind in the United states. Rehcnrsals have gone on for two months, with several publi1 np- pearnnces, the first of which was at the Rotary convention. Sum days programme follows,
 Selections from Lohensrin GEL sn's Dream. Nibclungen Lied, and the Bridal ChOrus)
 Selections from Carmen, (Hnbn- nera, and the Toreador songl.
 Selections from II TrOvnt0re.
 Selections from New York Green vfch Village FolIics of 1921.
 "The Whistler and His Dog"
 The band will play at the various pards of the city during the sens0n, playing twice n week. The schedule for the season is not yet ready to he given out according 10 Director Erickson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03

Judge John Washington Inzer of Ashville, Ala, the only survivor of the secession convention held in Montgomery in January, 1s61 ST ent yesterday in Birmingham.
 He was en route to Montgomery to attend the dedication of the home of President Davis, the White House of the Confederacy.
 While here, Judge Inzer was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Watt Brown.
 Although S7 years of age, Judge Inzer is very active. His memory of men and events is bright and sharp, and no small detail which he wishes to reproduce in thought or words Is lacking
 Was Georgian
 In the early sos, Judge Inzer came from Georgia to St, Clair county with his father Baptist minister, following the pioneer impulse and the western drift of that time. He later studied law ga, and In 1865 opened his own law office at Ashville.
 He was appointed to fill va cancy in the office of the probate judge of St. Clair county by Gov. Andrew B, Moore
 Governor Moore called the se- cession convention together by or der of the Alabama legislature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
EXCHANGE CLUBS ID TAKE UP WORK OF FUNDS FOR SCHOOL
Delegates to National Conven- ton, After EIeeting Off, cerS, Leave for Homes.
 Next Meet at Anniston

The plan of the Birmingham Ex- change club to raise S30,0O0 for the Alabama School of Trades and h. dustries at Ragland was presented to the state organization by Leon C.. Bradley at the meeting in the Tut wiler hotel yesterday, and met with the unanimous indorsement of all the delegates present.
 It was decided to make this the work of all Exchange clubs in Ala bama, and the campaign was taken over by the clubs of Anniston, Selma Montgomery, Florence and Brming- ham. MT. Bradley was appointed chair man of the state committee which will have complete direction of the cam paign.
 Most of the delegates who attended the state conference of Alabama Ex change clubs here returned to their homes yesterday afternoon
 Horatio S. Earle of Detroit, national president of the Exchange Clubs of America. left yesterday for Montgom- cry. where he attended meeting of the Exchange club of the Capital City. Later he will visit New Orleans
 President Earle and the visiting del- egate were delighted with the enter tainment provided by the Birmingham club and expressed their thanks for the hospitality extended them by the officers and directors of the other civic clubs of Birmingham.
 The officers
 Judge Charles R. Bricken of Mont gomery, member of the court of ap- peals, was chosen president of the Ala bama Exchange clubs; E. w. Pettus of Selma. first vice president J. Fred Johnston of Florence. second vice pres ident. and Leon c. Bradley of Birming- ham. third vice president. Other of- ficers elected were: Arthur Wellborn of Anniston, treasurer; o. H. Hen drcks of Selma. secretary; Henry Ed mondson. Anniston, marshal, and El- bert A. Holt, Montgomery. sentry.
 Charles K Barker of Anniston was elected chairman of the executive committee, of which the following are the other members: Judge Leon Nc Cord. Montgomery. James w. voltz. Selma; H. L. Reeder. Florence, and Tom Bragg. Birmingham.
 Judne Locke Chosen
 Judge Hugh A. Locke of Birming- ham was elected chairman of the ex- tenslon> committee. Others on this committee are: Bruce K. Craig of SeI- ma; Lamar Field. Montgomery: l.. B. Lilies. Anniston. and R. T. simpson. Florence. This committee will have charge of forming new clubs through out the state.
 Anniston succeeded in getting the next state conference. which wilk be held in September prior to the na- tional convention which meets later in that month at Grand Rapids. It was decided that other state conferences should be held with the Exchange clubs in the order of their forma- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03


 The industrial depression which is general all over the country, and which has not passed Bir- mingham by, has caused a large portion of the decrease, in the opinion of the receiver.
 Revenue began sliding down. ward in March. Gross income fig ures showed decrease of $14,00o below those for the corresponding month a year earlier in April, and now Mays figures show an even great differential, according to the statement.
 Where there should be an in- crease of 16 2-3 per cent in reve- nue, an actual decrease of 9 per cent is shown, MT. Bradley said. All these figures are based on gross earnings, with increases or decreases in operating costs not affecting the amount either way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03

The receiver would not discuss any plans with regard to asking for increased rates. This must be done through Judge W. l. Grubb of the federal court, to whom the receiver is responsible. A petition must be filed with the judge, stat ing conditions and making recom- mendations. If the judge thinks the recommendations are proper. he issues an administrative order directing the receiver to take the steps which he, the judge, has de- cided are best for the conduct of the business in the charge of the receiver,
 The only way an increase in rates can be granted under the law is for the receiver to be heard by the Alabama public ser vice commission, setting forth his reasons for asking an increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
JUSTIFlABLE HOMICIDE

Justifiable homicide was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russum following an investigation into the death of Will Alridge. negro. by Tom Moore, negro, at Majestic several days ago.
 According to the testimony of wit nesses Alridge is alleged to have gone to the home of Moore, firing into it several times. They also stated that he fired into several other houses in the camp Moore, who has been held in jail since the shooting. was dls- charged by the coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
MORE THAN ITS QUOTA

Members of the First Methodist church of Cuilman have raised their quota in the Methodist drive. subscrip- ticns totsling s1o,ooo within two hours after active work began. ac- cor ding to . telephone message from Rev. s. Q. Kimbrough, pastor of the church. The quota was $S.572. It Is expected to raise $11,000 before the campaign closes tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
NAVAL RESERvES' CRUISE

Lieutenant Commander Burford. who will command the eagleboat on the summer cruise of the Birmingham naval reserve. will talk on the coming trip at the weekly meeting of the or ganization at the Civic Association to- night.
 It is urged that all members bs present, as Commander Burford will be out of the city for some time and he is anxious to give all necessary infor- nation at the meeting tonight. Sea- sickness will be discussed by Lieut. D.. M. Collier of the Navy Medical cOvDg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
FIND BAKER GUILTY

Leonard BakeE negro. was convict ed of the charge of robbery by jury in Judge William E. Forts division of the criminal court yesterday and his penalty was fixed at 20 years in the state penitentiary.
 According to the testimony the ne- gro is said to have robbed Emma Armstrong of $2.95. The robbery is said to have taken place at North Bir- n,inrham. The man will be sentenced tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
TO TALK ABOUT RIVER

Charles I4 Harrold. secretary man ! ager of the Civic Association left this morning for Columbus. Ga. where he will address mass meeting Of ousi- ness men of Columbus. Eufaula. Ala Applachicola, Fla. and other points dH the Chattahoochee river on "Commn- nity Cooperation in Development of Navigation" with special referenGe to the Warrior river project
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
AMBULANCE FOR NEGROES

E. A. Braford Undertaking company. 1713 Second avenue. north. has just received a new white limousine ambu- lance. which will be used exclusively to take patients to and from hos pitals. The ambulance Is equipped with electric fan. heat. medicine chest. thermos bottles and all modern equip ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03
Car Company Receiuer
 Tells Of ,$25, 900 Loss of Income Last Month
Jtneys Hurt Competing Lines But Business Depression Believed Main Cause-No Steps for Higher Fare Except Through Federal Judge-Rev-
 enue Is Steadily Dropping
Bx II. ". sCHAEFER.

gross Railway Light approximately below May, effect according C. Bradley,
 Although which with tney much falling of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03

act of the defendant in renting DOT tion of the premises to negroes while they held lease on it they were greatly embarrassed and humiliated, their home was broken up. the business .nterferred with. their peace of mind disturbed and they were neld up to scorn, contempt and ridicule by their friends and associates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-03

reason for. decreased earnings.