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Evening journal., 1921-07-09
MACKEY SURPRISED,
HE TELLS COURT

A temporary order OF SO a week
was placed against John 7. Mackey
for the support of his wife and two
children by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court, this morning.
well, judge, this is a surprise to
me-" was Mackey's answer when ar
raigned before the court
Mrs. Mackey testified that her
husband ordered her from tn,
house on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
king george
GUIDES MOVES
TOWARD PEACE
FOR ireland
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continued from nrSt pdBeJ
conference. at which the armistice
between the British forces and the
Sim Feir was drawn and signed,
Middleton it is understood. gave the
King fun account Of all that oc-
CURED.
1--WE have managed 70 bridge the
difficulties and the general feeling Is
overwhelmingly in favor Of settle
ment. am hopeful the problem
viii be solved at last Middleton said
upon his arrival here.
Later Middleton was 70 confer with
Premiers Lloyd George and SHUTS
preliminary to the opening Of the
formal peace parley next week.
The press was jubilant today in its
comment on the truce. Confidence
was expressed that - end OF the
bitter conflict actt ~ y had arrived.
THE truce win ~hansJ the whole
atmosphere and It orings this ruin
Gus. humiliating struggle ~ithin
measurable distance of its en,-," said
the Times.
I'VE are confident that once the
combatants ground arms, calm coun-
sells will prevail" the Chronicle de-
clared.
Nothing more gratifying TO the
British people than the fact thai
the last chapter of bloodshed and
misery seems closed" according tC
the Daily Express.
The exact outline OF the peace
terms has not yet been disclosed bui
Il is predicted that under the set.
tlement ireland viii remain in the
British empire under n system OF
dominion homo government about
the same as that in Canada and Aus.
tralia
There was q little worry in som'
quarters over whether the rank and
fie OF the Sim Foin population OF
ireland would follow their leaders
and settle down. contented with
peace. SO far, however. there has
been no note Of dissatisfaction and
none OF the Sim Fein leaders have
shown a disposition TO rebel from Ds
valera's policy OF seeking a quich
rcace.
De valera's communication tC
Lloyd George accepting his invita-.
(tion to attend the London peace con.
ference follows:
''The desire which you express or
the part OF the British government
the centuries Of conflict between tn,
people OF these two islands and es
tahlish relations OF neighborly har
mony is the genuine desire Of tn,
people OF Ireland.
Il have consulted my colleagues
and have secured the views of tn
minority representatives OF our ma
tion regarding your invitation. Re
plying. I desire to say that I an
ready TO meet and discuss with yoi
on what basis such a conference a
has been proposed can reasonabl
hope oachieve the object desired.
Premier Lloyd George sent tn
following message TO the Earl O
Middleton, authorizing him 20 sus
pend hostilities against the Sin
Fein:
Tho government has fully real
lied that it would be impossible I
conduct negotiations with any hop
OF achieving satisfactory results
there is bloodshed and violence 4
Ireland which would disturb tn
atmosphere ana make the attain
rnent OF peace difficult.
AS soon as we hear that De Va
era Is prepared to enter into cor
ference with the British governmer
and will give instructions to thos
Under his control to cease violer
acts, we should instruct the troor
and police TO suspend active opei
ationaL"
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
L. O. il. REUNION.

orangemen OF Philadelphia and
this section will hold their annual
reunion at Shellpot Park on next
Thursday. when, 1t is expected, fully
eight thousand persons will visit the
park.
on account OF this event. the toy
hunt in which many children are in
terested. will not be held until the
following Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
HE WALKS INro TROUBLE.

John klenasteWsli walked into
the police station this morning and
announced that he had heard a war
rant had been issued for his arrest
for harboring an unregistered dog.
Patrolman Walsh assured John
there was no mistake about It. and
locked Klenastewskt up for a hear
ing in Municipal Court. on Monday.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
MUSICALE AT SUMMIT.

A musicale was given last even
inc Al Brandywine Summit Camp
grounds by the members Of ST. Paul's
N %. choir and the Continental Band
~ 40 nieces OF Newark. The con-
cert Was held in the tabernacle and
was largely attended. Many VIII
mingtonians motored to the camp
qrounds for the evening
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
CITY BANK CIEARTNGs.

Clearings OF the local banks for
the week ending today as announced
by the National Bank of Delaware,
the clearing house amounted to
$1,S3S,S02.09 as compared with s2,-
56S,O42.47 for the corresponding
week of last year.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
WATER BOARD
REORGANIZATION.

Edgar L Hopes. recently ap-
pointed a member OF the Board Of
Water Commissioners by Mayor Har-
vey, will assume his new duties
Monday morning, at which time the
board viii be re-organized. Reports
that James l. Ford, president Of the
board, has been agreed upon for
recollection, have been denied by Mr..
Ford.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
s5 FINE ON PICKLES

At n hearing in the case of Will
liam Pickles last night charged with
acting in a disorderly manner, Mag
istrate Binder. OF Elsmere fined the
defendant S5 and costs. on anoth-
er charge of trespassing on the prop
erty Of Thornton Canning, Jr., in
Elsemere, Pickles was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
NEW BUILDING PERMITS

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits:
Samuel zyietz, $50 West Sixth
street addition, $3.50.
Grestresto Sicurrso. 306 Sixth
avenue, two story store and dwelling
y cost s300a
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
Rus LINE 70 DovEP

A line of busses was put in oper-
alton today between this city ana
Dover. by way of Red Lion, St.
Georges and Odessa Buses viii
leave Wilmington and Dover every
two hours
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
CHICAGO GRAINS.

CHICAGO. July Omitted Press.)
Opening grain:
Wheat July 1917 912OK; Sept.
12O% @12o; Dec. 122% Oh.
Corn, July 61, Off %; Sept so
Q5s
oats, Sept ssK@H; Dec. 4ex
a n.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
no AUGUsTINE TONIGHT.

The Belmont Athletic Club will
give its annual straw ride to Au-
gustine Beach, leaving Front and
Adams streets at Q o'clock tonight
Everybody is invited
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
SQUIRE GLuCKMAN HOME.

Magistrate Guckman. who has
heen visiting his sister in Bull,
Mimi. returned 10 this city last
night.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
MARKET SAGS
ON SHORT DAY
Many Stocks Show Declines
in Early Hour of
Trading

NEW YORK. July . Omitted
Press.)-A reactionary tendency de-
veloped on the New York Stock Ex-
change in the first hour of trading
today.
Mexican Petroleum, after having
opened at 90, up a point, sagged to
91h. Studebaker's gain of y at the
opening was quickly wiped out and
1t dropped to rs. Asphalt was be-
low 4S shortly after the gong
sounded.
Atlantic Gulf went along with
general decline. Opening at "a. off
"A, this stock fell to 221k. Rails
were steady. q. S. Steel resisted the
general movement being up II at "a.
A rally developed during the sec
ond hour. rails featuring it. South
ern Pacific gained about a point. In
dustrials generally recovered. This
was attributed to short covering by
traders who sold short on Wednes-
days rally.
Mexican Petroleum recovered about
five points. It was reported that big
| outside interests are about to form
pool in Mexican Petroleum, but de-
spite this bets were being made that
this stock viii break the old low
during next week.
Some opening prices were: Stude-
baker was up z at 7S%; American
Locomotive so, off 4; American
Sugar 641a; Texas Company S3h.
up Is; Chandler 81, up y; United
States Steel "a. up X; Mexican Pc.
troleum "a, up 1; Retail Stores So 4,
Off 4; Southern Pacific 75iA up Mg
Asphalt 4S. off Is; Atlantic Gulf "a.
off Il; American Wooden 67A. off
Il; Baldwin 73Z. off 1s; United
states Rubber asa of Y.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09

Now is the time TO turn your mind
TO vacations and the Want Ads viii
provide you.-with sths-bsst- szak6nS =.
Evening journal., 1921-07-09
NEW YORK coTrON-

NEW YORK. July CUnited
Press. Cotton opened steady to-
day. July was up at 1910; oc-
tober 1880, up u; December 1927,
up IL; January 1886. up Is; May
1880, up 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
.LAYMEN'S MEETING
 AT FIRST CHURCH
InspirationaI Mass Meeting Tomorrow at First Pres
 byterian Church

Considerable interest is being taken in the laymens inspirational mass meeting which will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening at the First Presbyterian church at the corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street, north.
 An unusually attractive programme has been arranged and the general public is especially invited to both the after noon and evening sessions.
 The programme follows:
 Afternoon Session, O'clock-Opening song service. Short devotional service. Our Organization and Its Purpose" by F. A. McElroy. president Prebyterian Laymen's association, Birmingham; "A Christian and His Business" by s. J. Cassels. district manager Southern Cot ton oil company, Montgomery: "Our Part in the Great Commission by F. L.. Slaymaker, executive secretary, laymen' s missionary movement of the Presbyter- ian church. Athens. Ga.; song by con gregation. Men of The Church of The Living God Gods Will for You and Me" by r. T. Shanks, Lamar Ss Shanks, wholesale grocers. Selma; "The Kings Business" by Sam B. Talley, Billy Sunday club, Atlanta. Open ses- sion: Conservation, testimony.
 Evening Session, 7:45 O'clock-Opening song service, Short devotional service. 'Individual Work for Individuals" by P. T. Shanks. Lamar & Shanks. wholesale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
AC|PCO COMMUNITY
 CHURCH IS READY
InterdenominationaI Congre- gation to Occupy SPA, ,000
 Structure Tomorrow

The Acipco Community church will move into its new $24000 building tomor- row. This new building Is located at Sixteenth street and Thirty-second ave- nue, north, and is of permanent brick construction and very attractive in ap- pearalce.
 The main auditorium will seat 400 peo- pie in comfort The Sunday school Is provided for in the above-ground base ment and permits the assembling of the several departments separately
 Sunday will be day of rejoicing for the members of this church. At the Il O clock service Rev. J. s. Blackburn. the pastor, will preach. At 7:3O D. m., Dr. J. M Broadly of the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church, will occupy the pulpit The public is invited to attend both services.
 The new building represents sacrifices and much hard work on the part of many people. The church was organized less than six years ago and has since been meeting in a little wooden, floorless hut, devoid of all comfort, but the con- gregation and membership has steadily grown until now there are ITS members and an average congregation of 25o. Tha Sunday school has 300 pupils and there is a flourishing Epworth league and Mis- sionary society.
 It is a church that is doing things. Within it's congregation are Methodists Baptists. Presbyterians and members of other denominations, serving on the board and committees, and happy in their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
BOYS INDUSTRIAL BAND .
 CONCERT HERE MAY 1

Final arrangements, reports Mir. Ma bry. chairman of the programme commit tee, for the Boys Industrial band con- cert to be given at Woodrow Wilson park at 7:30 o'clock p. m. May { are completed by the Travellers Protective association.
 The travelling men of the city are de- veloping a lot of enthusiasm prior to the concert. Increasing demands for tickets insure a good crowd. The music Of the boys will be augmented by other local talent
 For the past year. says Mir. Mabry. i've have contributed the proceeds of our entertainments to various charity organ nations of the city. We were glad .o do so But there is boys band out at East Lake that does the city of Br- mingham credit These young fellows are always willing and glad to appear in any municipal affair. and in recogni- ton of this we salesmen of Birmingham are going to take them. paying all ex- penses. to the national convention of the Travellers Protective association, which convenes in Louisville, Ky. in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
FATHER AND DAUGHTER
 TO BE LAID TOGETHER IN LAST RESTING PLACE

Burial of father and daughter side by side will be made this morning when the bodies of Miss odessa Beav- CTS. age 30, and that of her father, William Clark Beavers, age 62 arrive at Eden.
 The father died early Friday morn ing at the residence at 4000 Fourth avenue, north, from a stroke of appo- plexy, said to have been brought on by the news of the death of his daugh- ter, who died Wednesday. Funeral ser vices for both were held from the residence here yesterday afternoon and the bodies were sent to Eden last night by Johns for burial this morning.
 Miss Beavers was school teacher at Powderly and the floral offering from her pupils was very beautiful. She and her father were members Of the Avondale Baptist church. They are survived by the widow and mother. The foliowin nephews of MT. and Mrs. Beavers acted as pallbearers at the funeral services yesterday: J. w. Lew is, Jr., I. R. Lewis, Hoffman Tarless, Claud I1arless, Kimball Dunlap and Ed Hursh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
WILLS OF COMMUNITY
 CLUB TO MAKE TALKS ON WILLS AT LUNCHEON

''Remember Birmingham in Your WIFI movement will be taken up by members of the Community club at the meeting this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock in the ballroom of the Southern club.
 Ways and means whereby this organ : ization can do great civic good in urg- ing the citizens of this city to leave endowments to the different charitable organizations by remembering the or eanization in their wills will be discussed.
 The programme committee has been called upon to arrange this meeting to encourage these wills. according to mem bers: therefore, without prejudice to the other members, they have called upon the Wills" of the club to start this movement in such way that will carry on throughout time.
 Among the Wills of the club who are expected to, make short talks are Wiii Sadler Will Wilkerson. Will Robertson, Will Rogers. Will Spencer. Will Moore, Will O'Ferrell. Will Houseal Will Me Gowan The Wills" of the club known by other names who will respond are Will Wood. Will Poe and Win Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

Family Day" will be observed to- morrow afternoon at o'clock at the First Baptist church. This meeting is part of the city-wide Baptist re- vival now going on in 35 churches in the Birmingham district.
 pr. j. A. Scott of Oklahoma City will deliver the sermon, having as his subject The Home.' All Baptist fam flies are urged to attend the service and sit together.
 Dr. Scott was educated as a lawyer and practiced for several years in Louisville, later entering the Southern Baptist Theological college at Louis- ville,. where he was educated for the ministry. He is the founder of the Oklahoma Orphans Home and for eight years was state evangelist. and president of the state Baptist con vention for five years He has been connected with the home mission board for seven years.
 No monday services will be held today in the citywide Baptist revival. but these meetings will be resumed Monday Dr. J. w. Phillips will preach dt II . cloCh, ana LIT. b. b. Bailey will occupy the pulpit at 12 o'clock serv- ices.
 At the meeting yesterday 637 addi- tions to the church were reported G. C. Smith of Richmond Va, delivered forceful sermon on Soul Winning Edward P. Lee rendered a solo, duet was given by w. F. Martin and w. C.. Grindle and several selections were rendered by the southern Baptist quartette.
 One of the features of the revival meeting was the special service for chiidren held yesterday afternoon at the Fifty-sixth Street church. I. w. JeliSs gave chemical demonstration or the plan of salvation. As a result o1 the revival meeting, plains are be- ins made to organize church on second avenue and Seventh street. Services are being held in the mission here by B. F. Giles. There is a mem- bership of 35 at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
ADDITIONAL JUDGE FOR HEARING DOCKET Justice Anderson Sends Judge Foster to Help Work
 Here

Judge A. B. Foster of Troy has been assigned to the Jefferson county cir cult court by Chief Justice John c. An derson, according to & letter received yesterday by Judge Dan A. Greene.
 Judge Foster will preside in this circuit court the first two weeks of May and all of the month of June, &C., cording to Judge Greene. He is ex- pected to arrive sometime tomorrow and be ready to occupy the bench Mon day morning.
 Several weeks ago Judge Greene asked for an additional judge to assist in clearing the dockets in the circuit court and he was especially wanted for this week when 8 heavy docket of capital cases Is being tried.
 It Is not known whether Judge Eos ter will preside in the criminal or civil division while here, but 1t Is ex- pected that he will spend some time in both divisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
.RED-HEAD CLUB TO ,
 AID UNEMPLOYED

Members of the Red Head club of Birmingham at a meeting held at s o'clock last night in the club rooms of the Civic association voted to send a committee to the meeting which Col T. 0. Smith has called for Monday to arrange for aiding the unemployed in this district.
 pr. Page F. Reed, the president of the club, presided. A large number of the members were on hand and a committee was appointed to look after these that were absent and to see that they were present at the weekly meet ing next Friday night.
 Plans were also discussed for doub- ling the membership of the club during the next few weeks No limit has been set as to the number of members but it is estimated at the meeting last night that there are several thousand people in the city who are eligible for mem bership in the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
WEATHER DELAYS
 PLANTING OF CROPS

Wet weather has delayed planting of corn and cotton. according to reports of the American Steel and Wire company for the week ending April %.
 Forage crops and live stock are in ex- cellent condition over the country gem erally The report reads:
 Reports from our representatives in the field indicate that the most promi- nent feature of this week is that much O. the country is too wet, and this &C., companied by cold, has much retarded growing plants and considerably delayed the planting of corn and cotton in the south.
 Forage crops are in good physical con- dition. Live stock is in better shape than usual. Oats are poor to very good. Alfalfa in Kansas and Missouri was damaged by frost and insect depreciation. Wheat Is good. Frost damaged grape and raisn crop in California. Southern Florida and San Joaquin valley. Califor- mia are suffering from drouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

by Marshall through the applica-
 ton of the philosophy of law, we
 have seen that the government
 functions were for more than
 half century kept in balance, and
 we have seen arise from this
 structure the greatest of republics.
 If we are departing from theso
 fundamental principles, through
 judicial decisions, through an un-
 balancing of control, or through
 governmental regulation, let's stop
 and gO back to the philosophy of
 our fathers"
 MT. Jeffries address was hailed as a masterpiece by members of the as sociation.
 A balance of S2,24oes in the treas ury at the end of the fiscal year was shown in the treasurer's report read by Col. Alexander Troy, secretary Of the association. Disbursements were S2,096.S7 during the year.
 ADMIT GRADUATES
 All graduates of the University ol Alabama may become members of the Alabama Bar association for the first year after their admission to the bar without payment of dues under au amendment to the constitution adopted yesterday on recommendation of tho executive committee. Judge B. F. Crufn of Montgomery is chairman of this committee.
 Any other lawyers who have been li- censed by the supreme court are also affected by this provision. Other amend n:ents offered and adopted provide that the president of the association be added to the executive committee as all ex-otficio member, and that a perma- ment membership committee be named.
 The assembly rose when the death roll was read by Judge Crum.
 Many names were proposed and ac- cepted as members of the association.
 COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Reports were also received from the following committees yesterday Cen tral council z. T. Rudolph, chairman jurisprudence and law reform, J. M. Foster, chairman; judicial administra- l. ton and remedial procedure. Forney Johnston, chairman; legal education and admission to the bar, w. Fl. liar rison, chairman; correspondence, Da- vid A. Grayson, chairman; legislation c. g. Mcdowell, chairman. Papers were also read by l.. NJ Moseley on the Influence of the Rari' Thomas Orr on Does Alabama Need a New Constitution?" John D. Blob on the Laws Delay"
 Members of the association attended an informal smoker at the home oi l Henry Upson Sims, 1929 Twelfth ave rue, south, last night.
 This mornings programme will be- gin at 10 o'clock, according to an nouncement by Colonel Troy. Docs the Volstead Act Supersede the Present State Prohibition Law" vii be discussed by c. o. Chenault. Emme 1 O'Neal will read Q paper on Int Strange Case of Erwin Pope Com nittee reports will consume the mos of the session, with election of of l hcers to be held also.
 A lencheon will be held at the South ] ern club at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

Merrett Tozier, age 20, of 1902 Eighth avenue, north, was shot md almost instantly killed nbOut 0;4J o'clock last night by 1T. J. Ash more, father of Pauline AshmOre, whom young Toxier was calling upon at the time.
 The shooting occurred in the front ynrd of the house where the young girl lives with her mother at 17O6 Eighth avenue, md both she and her mother witnessed the tragedy. Young Toxier fs said to have had some words with the father of the girl nnd then to have turned and walked away.
 While he was walking down the front steps, 1t Is said, the father drew pistol and shot him one time fin the back, the bullet plerc- ing the heart and stopping under the skin in his chest. He died aI- most instantly.
 And before the father fired the shot, the young girl pleaded with her father not to shoot her sweet heart, she later testified to inyesti- Rating officers from police head quarters.
 MADE HIS ESCAPE
 After shooting Tozicr, AshmOre told his daughter to go back Into the house, after which he went to his own room, left his pistol and secured another hat md coat and made his escape.
 An ambulance from the Shaw Undertaking company was on the scene Immediately md made m effort to get Tozier to medicni aid before death came, but he died aI- most instantly md managed to breathe but one sentence. That was, Pauline, I love you"
 Police authorities believe that family trouble was the main cause for the shooting. Investigating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
ESSENCE MEN TO
 GET THE PREFERENCE

At the request of Leon Bradley. Rex Hodges and William Sells, acting in be- haif Of the local chapter of the Amer ican Legion, the board of revenue unani- mously voted to grant the following change Tn paragraph five of the previous resolution drafted by the board:
 Paragraph 5 Gas it now reads): We. the board of revenue of Jefferson county. an- nounce that we shall pursue a policy of giving ex-service men preference, all other things being equal, and the best in- terests of Jefferson county being given first consideration. in appointments to positions and retaining said men in the county position.