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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
UNCARED FOR MAN
 ATTEMPT SUICIDE
Booming House Proprietor Drinks Rat PoiSon-May
 Recover

T have no one to care for me. and I want to de,'' was the statement made by J. T. Jones, 1S141s First avenue. north. last night as he was on his way to the hospital after drinking solution of rat poison in an attempt to commit suicide.
 Jones is proprietor of a rooming house at the above address, and has threatened to commit suicide for several days, ac- cording to Elijah Capps, who rooms at the place, who stated thaf Jones had asked him to get some carbo0c acird, but that he had told him that he could not obtain it without d doctors prescription.
 Yesterday afternoon about 5:90 o'clock Jones sent out for a bottle of Chero- Cola, it is said, and after drinking about half of it mixed rat poison with the rest and drank it. Having drunk the poison, it is said that he went to his bed and laid down. The ambulance was called by roomers.
 At an early hour last night it was said at the hospital that Jones was rest ing well and that he had chance to re- cover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
CORONER'S VERDICT
 CLEARS r. MEYERS.
Was Held In Connection With Shooting and Death of
 w. l. Jones
211 N. 2Oth

Unsuitable homicide was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russum following an investigation into the death of William Ike Jones, who was shot and killed Sunday morning. it is alleged. by F1oree Myers at the home of Mrs. s. E. Stanley, at Olive Branch, beyond East Lake. Several witnesses were exam ined by the coroner, including number who were in the house at the time of the shooting.
 Jones and Myers came to the house at different times Saturday night ac- cording to witnesses, and later en- gagged in an altercation which resulted in the killing of the former by the latter. they stated.
 Both men were miners, according to the testimony, and mad been to the house before, Jones to see Lillian stan ley and Myers to call on MT. and Mrs. John Talley, who had been living there about a month.
 It was stated by Mrs. Talley and Lil- Han and Ethel Stanley that they had retired leaving Myers and Jones in the parlor. and were awakened later by the sound of a shot When they reached the room Jones was lying on the floor with a wound in his abdomen and Myers was leaving in an automobile. However, they did not know what the trouble was between the two men, but testified that they smelled liquor on the breath of Jones when they picked him up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
RUSH STARTSFOR
 DRIVER LICENSES
Autoists Must Pass Examina-
 ton Before March 21 or ia Suffer Arrest

Hundreds of motorists of Greater Birmingham descended upon the city hall yesterday seeking permits to drive cars, as required under the new traffic code. The scene of operations was transferred Monday morning to the commission chamber where four officers were busy examining. issuing applications and permits to those who wish to drive cars.
 Following the statement by Com missioner John H. Taylor that all car owners must obtain permits by March z1. next Monday. a rush of drivers was noticed.
 Pedestrians, mindful of the fact they must obey the semaphore after next Monday, under penalty of arrest. were using a little more care in crossing street intersections yesterday. Very little jay-walking, crossing of streets at other than the intersection with an other, was noticed in the loop" dis trict.
 Rigid enforcement of the parking laws, providing that ears must not -SLanQ nllc4eQ at any OuS SpOt III certain areas for more than 45 min- utes, is fact now. Doctors cars are excepted, however. they being per- mitted to park for two hours at a time, due to their lLusual needs.
 Motorists are obeying the regula- tions forbidding complete turns ar a number of intersections in the down. town district. Practically the only place where complete turns may be made Is at Fourth avenue, north, and Uwentieth street This exception was an.ae TOT the benefit of the jitneys who make this their northern terminus.
 ~As pedestrians and motor car drivers become more accustomed to the traffic laws. as worked out in actual practtce, there will be little occasion for a multitude of arrests, feel sure ,'' said Commissioner Taylor. '"The gem oral public, believe. fully realizes the importance of cutting down the dan- ger of accidents. Although some hard ships may seem present constructive catizens feel the necessity of such lava"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
BIRMINGHAM CREEKS
 FORM ASSOCIATION

The Hellenic American association Of Birmingham has been formed here with an initial membership of 250, and out of the 1900 reek-Americans in the dis trict 1t is expected to have club of more than 1000 members.
 One of the initial requirements for membership is American citizenship or taking out of first papers declaring in tention to become a citizen. Within short time the association expects to inaugurate a club room where news papers, books and other publications will be available to members. It IS thus expected to make the new organ,- zation a center of community interest and welfare, helpful to the members as well as to the city, state and nation.
 The officers of the new association include:
 Tn. Harduvall, president; Dr. A. Vafes. vice president; Nickolas Davis, secretary; Chris Zebelis, treasurer. Committee: John Likoudis, Peter Var baressos, George Gramas, George Kakoliris, J. Counaris. Gus Zebelis. Ceoree GoyalaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
AMERICAN LEGION
 CAMPAIGN STARTS
Hope to Get 2,000 New Mem- bers Befpre the Week
 Is Out

Approximately 50 active workers will again take the field this morning in the membership campaign of the'local pos, of the American Legion.
 Arthur Greenwood. campaign manager. says many new members have been SCI cured yesterday. the first day of the drive.
 The campaign started a week ago in practically every other city in the conn week so the local organization could put more committees in the field
 A check-up meeting will be held in the clubrooms of the Birmingham Civic As- sociation tonight at o'clock. It is an- nounced that new committees will be appointed to take the field This is also the date of the regular monthly meeting and each member is urged to be present.
 The members of the various commits tees who are already at work are: D. M. McMilian, James B. Abbott, Jr, M T. Abbott, J. A. King, Bill Sell. w. B. Lee. Frank Dixon, l.. B. Dillon, Sam E. Mill Ter Miss Nellie M. Burney. T. J. Dusen- berry, Jr., w. M. Knight, c. F. Burgin. NJ. Sterne, w. A. Floyd, L. G. Griffin, r. NJ. Russell, A. G. Conoley, J. 1T. Erwin. J. T. Rogers, Jr.. Paul F. Burnett. B. F. Byars, Miss M. L. Hinson. John Q. Stewart, D. R. Kirkland, T. M. White. J. D. Rush. Dr. c. M. Rudolph, Harry F. Hayman, Henry B. Moog, T. N. Graves, Dr. II. P. Hanna, L. Frazer Banks, M. l.. Batson, Fl C. Wilson, w. C. Kidd, C. A. Fucker, & V. Harrell. James r. White. Leon C. Bradley. Alvin M. Doug
 las, J. B. Wood. Guerry Strong, A. E. Adcock. T. R. Bennett, J. B. Woodson and c. D. Yost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
HERE: LOOKING INTO STREET CAR BONDS Brokers of Baltimore and New York Spending Few
 Days Here

Howard R. Taylor of Howard R Taylor & Co. Baltimore brokers and bankers. is in the city looking over the status of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company under the receivership.
 With J. D. Kirkpatrick of this city and Charles H. Zehnder of New York he is associated as a committee for the bondholders of the old Birmingham. line, subsequently known as the Tide water. There are $5oo,0o0 of these bonds. The Tidewater passed into the hands of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, hence the interest of the bondholders in the latter concern.
 Mir. Taylor, speaking of financial conditions, said money was becoming more available at lower rates of inter- es- for investments of fixed inter- est-bearing character, such as first mortgages, while indications pointed to a tight string TOT some time on all those who have not yet liquidated.
 Speaking in special reference to mu- nicipal and county bonds for struc tural purposes, he said the best course and that being generally adopted where these bonds bore not over 5 per cent interest, was to get the con tractors to take the bonds at par and resell them at discount. The con tractor, of course, figures on the diff ference and so arranges his contract, said MT. Taylor. but it is known that he does that and it is in the open. In his opinion this is the only way in which these 5 per cent securities may be floated at par.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
SEARCH CONTINUES
 FOR MISSING MAN
Is Witness Wanted In Connec- ton With Death of
 L. L. Taylor

No further developments in connection with the death of L. L. Taylor, who was killed in quarrel over a crap game Sat urday night, were noted at police head quarters yesterday. Officers are still try ing to locate the third witness, whom they know, but as yet have not arrested
 That Taylor was killed by lSnifo wounds, and not by his fall from tho third floor window of the building at 1s13 Second avenue, whore the tragedy took place, was stated by Coroner Rus som yesterday. Taylor was stabbed four times. Doctors in attendance said that any two of the wounds would have been enough to cause death
 Fred Poyner, held on a murder charge at the city jail, refused. to make any further statement yesterday, beyond that made at the time of his arrest, when it is said he stated that he was in an argument with Taylor over soc stakes. and that during the fight he knocked Taylor through the window. Cunning ham makes no statement except to verify Poyner's story Further develop ments await the arrest of the third wit ness.
 Taylor's body will be taken this morn- ing to Collinsvlle by Lige Loy, where interment will take place this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
INCOME TAX PENALTY
 AFTER TODAY'S CLOSE

Only one more day remains in which federal income tax may be paid without the assessment of severe penalties
 Yesterday the corridors of the post pie who were making out their income pl ewho were making out their income tax returns under the supervision Of deputy collectors. It was estimated by the collectors office that the total num- Der of returns filed this year will be greater than last year.
 Several extra clerks have been put on recently in the internal revenue col lector's office, but these. with the others. have been kept busy by the daily increasing crowds.
 Henry Foster, chief clerk of the de partment, stated yesterday that there were still many people in the city who had not filed their income tax re- turns and that every indication was the crowds at the office today would be the largest of all.
 He warns those who do not want to stand an hour or so in line to como early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
NAVY RESUMES FIRST
 ENLISTMENT RECRUITING

Word has just been received from the navy department that first enlistments in the following ratings are authorized: seamen. firemen. coppersmiths, engine men, hospital apprentices. and machin. ists.
 All enlistments are for four years, and the applicant must be IS years of age or more.
 Recruits enlisting now will be trans ferred to the United States naval train ing station, Great Lakes H., for pre- l:minary training and fitting out
 As the quota for the Southeastern di- vision, which includes Virginia. North Carolina, South Carolina. Georgia. Flor ida; Tennessee and Alabama. is only q men per week, which will probaly be 12 to IS for Alabama. It is believed Ala bama will fill it's quota. and establish a waiting list as was done when first en- listments were suspende on January l. 1921 Some 3OO letters are being mailed to men who have made application for enlistment during the time from Jan uary 1.
 Special efforts are being made to en- list previous navy men. and most de- sirable inducements are offered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
A., B. andA. Railroad Getting
 SerUice Back to Normal
Carefully Choosing Operatives From Numbers Applying for Work-Trains Now 0per-
 ating All Along Road

Officials of the Atlanta, Birming- ham and Atlantic railroad report sub stantial progress in restoration of nor nal conditions on the road and more trains and crews operating Monday than at any time since the walk-out last Saturday one week ago.
 Supt. V. F. Whitaker reports that a. number of the former employees have asked to be restored to their old positions and that some are being taken back. The following list of trains was given out as operating yesterday by the local officials:
 No. 2, passenger train, from Atlanta to Cordele and return.
 Passenger train from Birmingham to Linevilie and return.
 New train from Lineville to Manchester and return, operated yesterday for the first time.
 TRAINS CHEERED
 Reports to the local office from the other end are to the effect that citizens of the towns through which it passed assembled at the stations and loudly cheered the train to Manchester Fol lowing telegram was handed to Con ductor Watkins on his arrival at Man chester yesterday:
 Congratulate you and crew on restor- ation of train service on your line. Tne people of LaGrange want service and ap- preciate efforts in its resumption and will support any movement in that d. rection.
 LAGRANGE CHAMBER OF COM MERGE"
 The road operated local freight train from Birmingham to Lineville yester- day.
 Superintendent Whitaker reports that the switching crew and engine continue to operate smoothly in the Birmingham yards delivering and receiving cars from other roads. N~
 Mir. Whitaker also announces that a switching crew and engine were operat- ing for the first time in the Atlanta yards yesterday.
 VERY STRICT
 With regard to hiring new men. the officials in Birmingham stated that they were more strict than ever in the matter of references and prior railroad experi- ence. It is not a question of numbers, trey aver, but merely one of competency.
 Report from the other end was to the effect that trains were operated between Thallman, Ga, and the terminus at Brunswick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
R. 0. I. C. INSPECTION
 ] HERE ON WEDNESDAY

The inspection of the local unit of the reserve officers training corps Of the Birmingham high schools. which was scheduled to be held last Mon day. has been postponed until tomor- row because the officer detailed by the Fourth corps area headquarters could not arrive on the date scheduled.
 Weather permitting, the battalion of six companies of Central High school will be inspected tomorrow in Mag nolia park, Twenty second street and Tenth avenue, the hour to be fixed as soon as the inspector arrives.
 The battalion of Central High school will be accompanied by the band, which has been reorganized and is un- der the leadership of MT. Jenkins. The inspection will follow review. Com panies E and F, which are composed of the students who have enrolled since the new semester. will appear for the first time fully uniformed.
 The Ensley High school battalion O. two companies will be inspected Wednesday afternoon in the park in rear of the Ensley High school.
 All students enrolled in the Reserve officers training corps unit will be required to be present at this inspec tion in uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
CITY ENTERS SUIT

Claiming that a fire truck was prac- tically demolished when it was struck by a street car. the city of Birmingham yesterday filed suit in the circuit court of Jefferson county against Lee c. Bradley, reciver of the Birmin gham Railway. Light and Power company {
 According to the allegations of the De tition. one of the city's fire trucks and apparatus on Third avenue near Sixth street on July s. 1920 and car of the defendant company were in collision It is alleged by the city that the defendant was negligent in or about the manage ment operation, equipment or control if the car on this occasion and as a result of which it collided with the fire appara- tus. practically demolishing the truck and making it of less value
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
T. C. I. Operations Cut Down|
 To a Fifty per cent Basis
Was Working at 80 Per Cent CapaCity-In Alabama Nine Active Stacks Are Left In
 Total of Twenty-Five

The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company has reduced operations from 80 to a 50 per cent basis.
 Physical status of principal plants this week is as follows:
 Five blast furnaces at Ensley are making basic iron for company use. one in Bessemer is making foundry iron and another is making ferro- manganese for company use. Alice furnace, which was making ingot mold iron for company use. and one of the six stacks at Ensley. which was mak- ing basic for company use, have been blown ont. This reduces the com pany's active blast furnaces from nine to seven.
 ACTIVE STACKS
 The other active stacks in Alabama are, one of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company and one of the Ala bama company. All others are down. Total of active stacks in Alabama is nine, compared with 25 to 26 at high point of operations in 1920. Charcoal iron stacks are idle.
 Steel mill operations of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company this week are as follows:
 Blooming mill and rail mill at Ems ley are operating.
 Structural mill and car plant at Fairfield are in operation.
 Rolling mill at Fairfield is shut down.
 Rolling mill at Bessemer is shut down.
 Open hearth department at Ensley is on half turn.
 The wire and nail nnr1 of the Ameri- can Steel and Wire at Fairfield is av- eraging half time.
 Gulf States Steel is idle in all de- partments at Gadsden, with exception of the by-product coke plant. It is possible that there will be a run of a few days in the immediate future in certain departments to care for the small run of orders for various prod ucts.
 RESUMES COAL MINING
 The Woodward Iron company has re- sumed at Mulga coal mines in order to get coal for the byproduct plant and to care for the commercial coal busi- ness of the company.
 One third of the sanitary pipe shops are in operation and they are not on full turn. Several GadSden shops are in operation, but those in Anniston are still idle.
 Two of the water and gas pips plants of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company are in op- eration. Two are idle. The Ameri- can Cast Iron Pipe company and the National Pipe company are in opera tion.
 The coal production mas fallen from over 300,O0e tons around Christmas and during the early part of January to something like 220,ooo tons. The de- crease since the period of maximum production has developed to about 100000 tons per week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
ALABAMA TIRE COMPANY
 OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The Alabama Tire company, a new concern in Birmingham, opened its store yesterday morning at 215 South Twen- tieth street, in the building formerly occupied by the Acme Rebuilt Tire com pany Harry Kisber formerly mana ger of the Acme retains his position with the new company
 Iouis Steinberg, president of the Ala hama Tire company. is also interested in tire businesses in Nashville and New orleans as is Ben Frank, vice president. The Alabama Tire company will retail and wholesale standard lines of auto mobile tires and tubes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
TRAFFIC CLUES MEETING

The fourth annual meeting of the Birmingha Traffic association win be held Monday, March 21, at a luncheon D be given by the association in the bali. room of the Southern club at noon.
 The secretary will present at this meeting a written annual report cov- ering the work for the year 1920 and will briefly outline some of the prob lems the association IS now facing. At this meeting the organization will be called upon to elect three members to the board of directors, whose terms have expired. The nominating commit tee has nomianted L. M. Porter of the Birmingham Cotton Oil company, and Charles Piosser of the Plosser knecht Flour and Grain company as governors to succeed W. D. Nesbitt and E. Will kinson The committee also nominated Jay Smith of the Jay Smith Lumber company to fill the unexpired term of MT. Shell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
NEW ERA MOVEMENT
 TO HAVE BANQUET

One hundred and fifty representative Presbyterans of Birmingham and nearby cities will be guests at the banquet that will be rendered by the new era move ment at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church at 6 o'clock this evening. in honor of Dr. Samuel s. Palmer. modera- tor of the general assembly.
 Dr. Palmer will be one of the interest ing speakers of the occasion. and will be followed by pr. H. M Edmonds and pr I. M. Broadly. in the. interest of the every member canvass of churches that will be launched
 Following the banquet, pr. Palmer will deliver an address in the auditorium of the church to which all are cordially in- vited pr. Palmer is one of the out standing preachers of the church. I. H. Chapman, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
KlWANIS LUNCHEON

Child welfare will be discussed before the Kiwanis club this afternoon at their 1 o'clock luncheon at the Southern club. which c. c. Carsten, director of the Child Welfare League of America, addressed the members.
 The attendance prize this week will be given by Ed Warren. Further plans for the entertainment of the Rotarians on March g will also be laid before the nlI1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
CLEAN UP RABIES

Two patients began taking the Pas teur treatment at the health depart ment laboratories in the city hall yes terday. Both were from Bessemer- Jack and Harry Ware. Neither was bitten by . dog, but had handled an animal later found rabid. The treat ment is being taken as a matter of precaution.
 Three heads of animals were exam aned for rabies at the laboratories yes terday. Two were heads of dogs and one that of cat. One of the dogs heads shows signs of rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge;
 Dr. H. T. Smith and Miss Marguerite Lewis.
 Eugene Emore DuBos and Miss Blanche V. Shambordon.
 Fred Myers and Mrs. Nora Bell Bur- ford
 Rex McLaughan and Miss Willie Otts Farley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
NEW REALTY FIRM

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday by the Men tone springs company, with an author ized capital stock of $4.0oo.
 The new firm will begin business with s.coo of the capital stock paid up. It was incorporated for the purpose of pur- chasing, leasing, holding, owning. mort gaging, selling or otherwise disposing of real estate and to operate hotels. res taurants, cafes and refreshment rooms. Officers are William H. Smith. president:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
TOM JONES TO SELL "DlRT'

Thomas w. Jones, better known as ron" by his wide circle of friends ill the city, has joined the sales forces Of the Butler-Garrett Real Estate and In surance company and will assume his new duties at once. He has been for some time connected with the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,

Kiwanis club luncheon nt 1 o'clock at Southern club.
 Scottish Rite reunion opens at o'clock at Masonic temple.
 ADJUSTMENTS yeffeYson-~The Smarter Set.' Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pictures. Ieew's Bijou-VaudevilIe and pie turez.
 AIcnxar-PricilIa Deane, in "The Virgin of Staumboul." Trfanen-Doug. Fairbanks, in "The Nut.o
 Strsnd-MiIton SiIIs, in 'SThe Faith He1leH.o
 Gafax--Bebe Daniels, in "Oh Lady. Lady,"
 Riafto-Harry Carey, in of Only Jim.o
 Princess-Seriai comedy md drnmn- Odcon-Serial coOmedy and drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-15
PERSONALS

Judge H. B. Abernethy of the Jeff ferson county court of misdemeanors is able to be out after a recent ill., ness and is again presiding in his division of the court