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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
JURY INDICTMENT
 OF WRIGHT COMES
 AT TER ACCUSATION
Contractor, It Is Said, Ac- cused Edmundson of Talk ing Bribe-Grand Jury
 Charges Defamation

Thomas W. Wright, road con tractor, has been indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury on charge of defamation of the char acter of Lacey Edmundson, mem- Der of the Jefferson county board of revenue.
 The indictment alleges that MT. Wright stated that MT. Edmundson accepted bribe of $1,500 from s. k. Batson, former county highway engineer, to vote for Batson for that office when the appointment counts. and alleges that the defama- was made by the board several months ago.
 Following his arrest on the indict- ment, MT. Wright made bond in the amount of $500.
 Nine Counts
 The indictment contains nine tory matter against Mir. Edmundson was spoken by Mir. Wright some time ago in the presence of w. 5. Cope land, Thomas E. !1uey, D. C. Bali and Lacey Edmundson. members of the board of revenue. In adition, w. B. Cloe and F. M. Jackson appear in the indictment as witnesses fer the state.
 It is charged in the indictment that Wright did falsely and maliciousiy charge Edmundson with having ac- cepted bribe of S1,500 from Batson to vote for him for the position of county highway engineer
 The indictment alleges that Wright charged that Rad Batson came to Dave Wright's house and gave Dave Wright $1,500 and told him to put It in the bank and hold it there un- til the said Rad Batson authorized the said Dave Wright to deliver it to Lacey Edmundson; that Batson came back to Dave Wright's house and told him. to go ahead now and turn the money over to Lacey Ed mundson; that he Tom w. Wright, saw Dave Wright pay the $l,500 to Lacey Edmundson: that the money was counted in Dave Wright's house: that Lacey Edmundson had received a bribe of s1.500 to support Batson for the position of county highway engineer of Jefferson county: that Lacey Edmundson and Rad Batson were getting together and that Bat son paid Edmundson S1,500 to get his vote and that he, Wright, saw the money paid, that it was in bills and that the transfer was made by Dave Wright"
 The same offense in practically the same language is charged in each of the nine counts to the indictment. It was returned by the grand jury, June 10, and was served, June 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
COUNTS BONDS AT , PER CENT FAIL. ID FIND A MARKET.
Bid Receiving Postponed. Discussing ReisSuing at Higher Rate If the Peo-
 pie Vote for It

Being unable to dispose of per cent road improvement bonds at par, the Jefferson county board of reve- nue at special meeting yesterday morning postponed the receiving of bids on road contracts amounting to approximately $2,000,000.
 Bids on this work were advertised for today but owing to the inability of the board to dispose of the bonds at par were indefinitely postponed.
 This action was taken following conference with members of the board and several contractors who were expected to bid on the work.
 The following statement, signed by D, c. Ball, president of the board, was issued yesterday: "Inasmuch as no satisfactory arrangement can bv made to sell per cent road inn provement bonds at par, bids will not be received for proposed contracts, Tuesday June 21, as per advertise ment."
 Market the Cause
 As result of the condition Of the hond market which has existed for more than year we have been AiAbit to dAHpOSt Ol tOuDty lOaN iih proVement bonds at par" sad Mr. Ball. According to the recent rul- ing of the supreme court of Ala bama it was held that acts of the legislature allowing the sale of the bonds below par was unconstitu- tional, and we cannot sell them be- low par"
 The bonds which the board has been attempting to negotiate are portion of the $5,000,000 bond issue voted by the people at a special cleo ton held in February 1920. Before the bottom dropped out of the bond market a year ago approximately s2 GOO ,00O worth of these bonds were disposed of leaving S3,000,000 worth of bonds unsold at the present time.
 Resubmission
 It has been suggested as one of the ways of meeting the situation that the remainder of the bond issue be recalled and the remaining $5,- 900, 900 worth of bonds carrying per cent interest instead of D, as car ried now, be resubmitted to the peo- pie 1t is stated that the board Of revenue will discuss this plan at it's meeting this morning as 1t is be- lieved that If the buyers are offered 6 per cent instead of per cent the bonds can be sold
 It is pointed out that the board Is faced with the alternative of either resubmittinR the S3.000000 issue to the voters on 6 per cent basis or abandon luther road work until the bond market has improved to such an extent that the bonds can be sold at par in accordance with the ruling of the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21

crltlcal condition.
 The message from Colonel smith was received by wire. being sent by him from Lexington, Va, where he is attending the commencement eX ercises of the Virginia Military in- stitute. Colonel smith is vice pres- e dent of the alumni association of the institution and had accepted an in- vitation to preside at the alumni meeting and banquet prior to the launching of this campaign. He leaves Lexington today in order to get back to assist in the campaign as early as possible.
 The statement from Colonel Smith follows:
 ''rO the People of Birn,ingham.
 If you have been moved to sympathy and tears by the mute appeals of pictures and cold type, depicting the suffering of far awny Armenians and Syrinns-of the unfortunate MongoIian, too, on the other side of the w0rId--if you have responded with quick generosity to the cry of these people you have never seen, whose language you know not md whose life aspirations you do not comprehend, then how much more imperative should be the appeal from our own neigh bors who have fallen on evil days --members Of our own cOmmuni- ty, brothers in the sense of nearness and need.
 "How urgently we should strive to lift the bacI-brenking burden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
BIRMINGHAM BUILT STEAMERS DOPING
 OCEANS OF WORLD
Isthmian Company's Boats Making Regular Trips to Many Ports Laden With
 Alabama Products

Advertisement of sailings of the Isthmian Steamship conipany-s ocean frerEhters out of Mobile and New Orleans in the columns of the New York Journal of Conn merce point to steady flow of Birmingham steel products for export and indicate the imp0r- tant part which this auxiliary of the Steel Corporation is talk ing in the export business out of gulf ports.
 Commerce follows:
 New Orleans to MOntivideo. BuenOs Ayres and Rosario, steani- ship, Craster Hall, June 16: steamer Bantu, early August.
 New Orlans to Levant, Bombay and Calcutta, Chickasaw City, July 30.
 Mobile to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, steamer Anniston City, sailed.
 Mobile to Seward and other Alaskan points. steamer, Charl- ton Hall, June 25, limited space available.
 Gulf to Rotterdam and Copen- hagen, steamer in July.
 Mobile and New Orleans to Yokohama, Kobe, z1alny and Pukow, steamer. Montgomery City, June IS; steamer Atlanta City, July 2.
 Part of cargo of the Charlton Hall will be Tennessee company rails for Alaskan railroads, de- livery at Seward, Alaska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
P. E. BOSTIC DIES OF
 BLOOD POISONING

F. F. Bostic, prominent contrac- tor. died yesterday afternoon at his residence, 1516 Thirteenth avenue south, as the result of a blood pois oning which set in Saturday. Mir. Bostic was born in Illinois in 1874 and came to Birmingham when q child.
 He was deacon in the Indepen- dent Presbyterian church and prom inent in the club and business If :, of the city. He was a Mason and T member of the Builders and Contrac- tors association.
 He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Kate Townly, five children, and three sis- ters, Mrs J. H. Silver of Roosevelt Ariz., Mrs. J. H. Hinck of Medford. Ore, and Mrs. w. B. Hamilton Of Birmingham
 The funeral will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21

Of these men, many of them caught In the mad storm of life and broken by the exigcncies of fnte---many of them. no doubt. who stood shoulder to shoulder with you in the stress of war men who kept the home fires burning nt every Liberty loan drive, and who generously would give to you were your positions reversed.
 "How can we be indifferent to the mute appeal of the sui fering women in our midst. on whom Ihe burden Is heaviest for their lives are bound up in their dcnr ones. and hunger and hardship are multiplied for them by the suf- fering they see around them.
 'How can one nsiS In vain for the little children, who Tor the first time are looking out on life's stern realities. who nsk for bread and have to he denied-- who are learning an too soon what 1t means to be hungry, in land of plenty.
 "WiII the big generous heart of Birminghnm, which in so many cries hns shown its mettle. und excited the admiration of the nation--wilI 1t repeat its noble deeds in lesser emergencies, or will 1t. like the unfeeIing echo, send only hollow reverberations back to anguIshed ears.
 "TOM 0. SMITH.
 "Chairmnn Emergency ReIief.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
SPECIAL EFFORTS ID CLEAR DOCKET Circuit Court Wants to DiS- pose of All Jail Cases
 This Week

With one of the heaviest dockets in local history set in the three di visions of the criminal court, drive was started yesterday to clear the Jefferson county jail of persons awaiting trial on felony and mis- demeanor charges.
 This action is taken in an effort to relieve the congested condition of the criminal dockets.
 It Is stated that large dockets have week, which is the last of the term. Judge William E. Fort. Judge liar rington P Heflin- and Judge A. B.. Foster are engaged in the trial of cases and at least two of the judgeo of the civil division are expected to assist in disposing of the cases set on the criminal docket.
 Other judges are expected to as- sist during the remainder of the week as a very small docket of civil cases has been set for the week. They have been distributed among the judges. according to Judge Dan A. Greene, presiding judge of the circuit court, and it is expected they will be dis posed of in a few days.
 Efforts are being made by offi- cials to dispose of as many jail cases as possible before the courts recess for the summer in order to relieve the congested condition of the county jail and at the same time allow those unable to make bond to have hear ings without being required to re- main in jail through the summer. The present term of court under the law must end June 25, after which no trials can be held as the next Jury week of the courts will not be- gin until October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 ALL RESTING WELL
Boys From Selma Bruised and Shaken Up-Driver
 Breaks Legs

Victims of an accident at Tusca. loosa avenue and Canal street early yesterday morning were resting last night, according to reports of attendants Nine members were ad- mitted to the hospital following q collision between a truck, in which members of boys camping party from Selma. were riding, and two West End street cars.
 The accident is said to have been caused by the driver of the truck at- tempting to "cut over" behind one car. In so doing. he was trapped by a car coming from the opposite direction. Attempting to swing back on the right side of the street. he was caught between the two cars Faulty brakes are said to have con tributed to the accident.
 R. E. Jones, d farmer living near the scene of the camp, 12 miles be- low Bessemer, was resting well at the infirmary last night. He waa most seriously injured of all. having been seated with the driver. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg, a dislocated ankle and body contusions.
 The campers were in charge CT Paul M. Grist, physical director of Selma Young Mems Christian asso- citation. Grist vas slightly bruised. J. 0. Speed. assistant Young Men Christian association secretary at Selma, was admitted to the hospital with bruises. T>.e injured boys, all members of the Selma Young Mems Christian association boys depart ment, are Wesley Thomas, Judson Johnson, Walter O'Rourke, Lester Yaretzky, William Jacobs. Richard Puryear and George Pauls. The boys will be Feleascd from the hospital this morning, it is believed
 The truck was badly damaged n the collision Street car passengers assisted in getting the boys out of the wreckage.
 The ages of boys of the camp are from 12 to 15. With their two lead CTS, they came up last Thursday for a weeks stay at Camp Chippewa. l2 miles south of Bessemer, on Shades creek Wishing to spend day in Birmingham they had rented truck from MT. Jones, who was bringing the party to the city, accompanied by his brother. R. c. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
MUNICIPAL BAND
 AT W00DLAWN PARK

Birmingham Municipal band will give special concert 1t Woodlawn park Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. A new band stand has recently been built in the park. and this will be one of the first concerts given in 1t.
 Numbers to be used will include selections from Ell Trovatore ani Faust, Wedding of the Wind" and .Adorationr by Borowski the Chi cago composer Popular airs will be given as encores. and other special numbers wiN be added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
WATERMELONS COMING

Local produce dealers are expecting big shipments of Alabama water melons and cantaloupes to bein pour : ing in about the first of July. The crop is said to be unusually good this year.
 As soon as the Alabama melons be- gin coming in shipments from other crop is expected to be large enough to supply the demand The supply for the Birmingham market comes from keilerton and Good water. The crop in south Alabama IS also reported to be large. but this usually goes to Montgomery anu other south Alabama cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,
Statement April 2sth, 1921
 RESOURCES.
kiwanfs club luncheon at 1 o'clock club.

kiwanis club luncheon at 1 o'clock Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Majestfc-"One Woman's Way. Lyric-keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudeviIIe and pie lures.
 strand--Fatty Arbuckle, in "Thc Travelling Salesman."
 Alcazar--"A Thousand To One." and Sennett comedy.
 Trianon-HarOld Lloyd in "Now or Never"
 GaIax-Dorothy Dalton, in '"The Idol of The NOrth.v
 Royal-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon-Serinl drama and comedy. Princess-Serial drama and conn edy.
 Edgewood ParE-Bathing and dancing,
 West Lake Park--BathinE, skating and dancing.
 East Lake Park-Bathing and amusements.
 Miles school for Dancing. Dancing from 3 to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
NORMAL WEATHER
 FOR JUNE NOW HERE

The time for complaining of the unusual heat wave has passed. according to E. c. Horton of the weather bureau. The heat we are now having is just nor nal, which is to be expected for June. MT. Horton says that un- less there is rain or at least clouds. the thermometer at this time of year is expected to climb up to 90 degrees at some period of the day.
 Yesterday. though. was a little hotter than normal. the ther- mometer at one time of the day getting as high at 95. The aver age temperature for the day was sl. which is two degrees above normal. but these little varia- tions must be expected,
 There is a possibility of show CTS today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
REACH NORTH CAROLINA

News from the J. W. Mcqueen automobile touring party is to the cf- feet that they had reached Whining ton, x, C., on Saturday without a puncture or any other form of road trouble. At Wilmington the party was To be joined by Mr. Mcqueen anu all will go to Washington in the Mcqueen Stutx seven passenger c.sr-
 The party. or at least a portion Nlh return by rail In the party besiaeS Mir. Mcqueen are J. W. Rouzer, Philip Edwards. William Mcqueen, IT,. Flu gene k. Johnston and Julian Pickens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
JUNIORS LUNCHEON

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will have it's third semi monthly luncheon at the Hillman hotel on Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. A special address will feature the occasion. About 100 guests are -ex- pected, the luncheon having proven quite popular with the chamber mem-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
New Sunday Pool Hours

Sunday hours for Ensley swim ming pool were announced yesterday by J. Ellis Brown, city commi ssioner of public properties. The pool will be open from 5 o'clock until 7;sa o'clock in the morning and from o'clock until o'clock in the after. noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
Age-Herald's Use or Local Wood For Paper
 Generally Commended
Telegrams, Letters, Telephone and Verbal Messages Received From All Sides by The Age-Herald, Ex- pressing Appreciation of Pioneer Act in Dem onstrating Value of Home Materials
 and Souths Resources

Alabama newsprnt has made distinct nearly everybody From all sides this innovation and congratulations for w. Barrett editor of The Age Herald who planned and carried through the utilization of southern spruce for white
 Among the received The yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
ANNUAL SPRING FETE OF COMMUNITY CLUB AT ROEBUCk SPRINGS

Members of the Community club will enjoy their annual spring fete Friday afternoon and evening at Roe buck Cars will leave the city at o clock. and will meet at the club at 4:30 o'clock when the fun Will start. There will be swimming m the afternoon followed by supper in the evening. Dancing will be en- joyed
 All members and gusts are re- quested to bring their own bathing suits as well as their wives. sweet hearts or lady friends as the case may be.
 In addition to the above mentioned amusements the entertainment com mittee composed of w H. Brooks. w.. " M Robertson, Jr., and William Moore has arranged several stunts for the entertainment of the guests that are sure to meet With the ap- .proNaI of every one attending.
 Members are. requested to notity the committee whether or not they will attenl and how many guests they will bring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21

Just as no one dreamed of the iron ore industry which would develop here half century ago, no one has thought of the use to which spruce pine has been put by F.. w. Barrett and The Age-Herald This achieve ment means much if developed thor oughly'
 J, Ellis Brown, city commissioner: The day of surprises never ceases to appear When read the annouiwe- ment of The Age Herald stating that it was printed on Alabama newsprint paper, l could hardly believe my eyes. The Age-Herald and MT. Barrett are certainly to be commended for their development of a new indusry.'
 Dr N A. Barrett. city commissions CT: This achievement means much to the district, the state and the en- tire south. Development of a new in dustry naturally is Of great import to the district and the state, but when such an industry is made pos sible in the south the whole section becomes indebted to The Age Herald and its able editor, E. w. Barrett, Hvery citizen of the south should join in extending congratulations to The Age-Herald for demonstrating the practicability of using Alabama spruce pine for making newsprint paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
J|TNEY ORDINANCE INCOMPLETE, SAYS
 MONDAY FORUM
Board of Directors of Civic Association Decide to Make Thorough Investigation
 of Jitney Situation

The jitney ordinance passed by the majority of the city commission is an excellent one as far as it goes, but it falls short of regula- tion as to schedule and responsi- bilities, according to a resolution passed by the Monday forum of the Civic association.
 The situation created by the un- restricted operation of the jitneys and the effect on the public was the chief topic up for discussion at the meeting of the forum yesterday at l2;3O o'clock at the Civic association cafe. A number of the members took part In the discussion and at the con clusion of the meeting the following resolution was adopted without dis sent:
 Resolution
 Resolved, that the Monday forum recommends to the board of directors of the Civic association that the jitney ordinance as passed by the city commission Is an excellent one as far as it goes. but that it falls short of regulations as to schedules and responsibilities that should pc placed on common carriers compet- ing with the street railways"
 G. L. Bailes. assistant city attorney, read the ordinance recently adopted bN the city commi ssion and explained it's prcvis sions. His remarks were con fined to the features contained in the ordinance and did not deal with the larger questions of schedules and responsibility as fixed by an indemn- ity bond, A. K Akers presided at the meeting.
 At the conclusion of the talk o. MT. Bailes, many members discussed different phases of the subject and the concensus of opinion was ths5 the present ordinance, while an eX cellent traffic regulation. did not go far enough in meeting the needs of the situation.
 To Name Committee
 It IS stated that the board of di- rectors of the Civic association has decided to make thorough investi- gation of the jitney situation, and the status of the properties of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company under the receivership and has authorized the president to name a committe to handle this mat ter. It is said to be the purpose of the committee to look into every phase of the street railway problem and some enlightening information is expected when they conclude their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
Women and Children Ln
 This Community Are As king For Bread, States Col. Smith
Chairman of Committee for Relief of Unemployed Makes Fervent Appeal for Funds to Aid Deserving People in City and District-Immedate Relief Is Urgent and Suggestion Is Made That
 Charity Begins Home''

An from Col Smith relief received yesterday by Jay calling Birmingham hunger the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
PERSONAL

Dr L. A. Crumley is critically ill at the Robinson infirmary where ne underwent a serious operation yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
He.rty Congrn.uIation.

q wish to heartily congratulate The Age-Herald and particularly it's editor Mir. E. w. Barrett, on the Mondays issue printed on paper made from Alabama spruce pine" said Dr.. T. w. Palmer, president of the great state college for women at Monte vallo.
 stroke of enterprise but promises to become wonderful industrial bless ing to the south in the utilization or what is at present practically a waste product. for the pine used for pulp up to now has never been utilized to any advantage. ] think ifs a move in a direction which ought to find
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21

ready support at the hands of for ward looking men who wish to see the south made independent in ev- cry way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-21
Make Better State

Louis Pizitz: "A paper mill would certainly be great thing for Bir- mingham, and The Age-Herald Is en- titled to credit for making this test with Alabama wood, If every one would use Alabama products we would have better state and greater production in the state"