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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
CANDIDA TIES LOOK FORWARD TOEARL Y COMMITTEE ACTION ON SEPARATE BALLOTING

Two questions of interest to can didates for various state and county offices are expected to come to the forefront during the present week. One is the action of the state demo- cratic executive committee In sepa rating the Bessemer judicial district from the Birmingham judicial dl- vision in the August primary. The other diversion will be in answering questionaires sent out by-~the Bir- mingham Bar association to deter mine the candidates connection if any with the Ku KluX Klan.
 Ballot is now being taken by tpe democratic executive committee look ing toward revocation of it's action in dividing Jefferson county into two districts so far as voting for circuit judges, circuit court clerk and so- licitor, is concerned. The candidates for these offices are vitally interested In the disposition of the case.
 According to adViees received by w. D. Nesbitt from James II. Webb. chairman of the executive committee. 36 replies have already been received. from the 60 members of the commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
Nation Wide ObserUance Of Baby Week. Begins Today

present trend of scientific thought, Leading thinkers. not only in the United states. but all over the civs ilized world, are telling us that there Is no better index to the intelligence of any given community than the one to be read in the conditions under which it allows it's infant citizens to develop; the comfort of it's houses; the purity of it's drinking water; the cleanliness and care demanded of its milk producers; tn ecivlc regulations over refuse removal, the fly nuis- anee. paving and drainage; the pro vision of fresh air and recreation, and the general oversight It exer- cises over it's sanitary conditions,
 "This is the responsibility of every adult citizen, whether parent or not
 Baby Week has been instituted for the purpose of bringing home this responsibility to all of us. Look about you and ask yourself whether the conditions in this community are such as make it an ideal place for children"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
APPROVED FILMS
Amusement Inspector Announces
 Productions For Local Houses

Movies recommended by the na- tional better films committee to be shown here this week. June 5: Strand: The Green Temptation.' Rialto: Excuse My Dust" Con quering Power"
 Galax: Her Husbands Trade mark" Jan of the Big Shows" Alcazar: Battling Torchy." Royal: "The Heart of Maryland Odeon: "Go Get Elm Hutch" Loew's: Desperate Youth" Pathe Review 14S.
 Five Points; Madness of Love. '' Hills of Hate The Night Horse man."
 North Birmingham: "Cappy Rieky,' "The Great Impersonation," "The Mysterious Rider"
 Ayondale: Horse Sense"
 Franklin: The Vermillion Pencil" Full of Pep" The Little Rascal Belle: The Yellow Streak" Mad ness of Love" Round Three" Frolic: Mistress of the worl5,. White Oak"
 Champion: sThe Little Rascal Zee Get Elm Hutch.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
NEGRO DRIVER OF
 AUTOMOBILE IS
 GIVEN BEATING
Following Collision Between Cars Negro Is Mobbed by White Men and Severe
 Iy Beaten

B. H. Ham, negro, of Rosedale, was severely beaten by a number of white men last night about S:30 o'clock on Eighteenth street, between Ninth and Tenth avenues, following a collision between an automobile he was driving and that of A. J. Hodges, 1907 Eighth avenue, nsrth. Ham was rescued from the mob by the quick arrival of Call Officers Wiseman and Eiland upon the scene.
 The officers took the negro in charge and made an investigation of the alleged violence to the negro. His assailants made a quick escape in an automobile. Ham was charged with reckless driving and driving a car while intoxicated.
 Mrs. A. J. Hodges, an occupant of the Hodges car at the time of the collision, sustained slight cut across her nose and a cut across her fore head as a result of the collision. She Was taken to Hillman hospital where, after her injuries were attended to, she was removed to her home, The car drivn by Hodges, was considerably damaged from the collision. The car driven by Ham was slightly damaged.
 Hodges stated to the officers that his car was going at a slow rate of speed in a northerly direction on Eighteenth street. He stated that he noticed the ear driven by the negro coming in "wobbly" manner down the street. and that before he could pull out of it's way the collision oc- cured.
 Ham gave an entirely different yer- sion of the collision. he claiming that he was following a car south on Eighteenth street and that Hodges att tempted to come between them at Tenth avenue, the distance being too small and the collision resulting.
 Hams injuries we're a broken nose, several cuts about his forehead and bodily injuries. The officers stated that witnesses said over hundred men were gathered about the place where the accident took place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
RED CROSS GIRLS
 OMPLETE COURSE
Class of 92 Awarded DipIo- mas at Shades -Cahaba
 High School

The Shades-Cahaba High school probably set record in graduating a class of 92 girls without single failure fin q course of home hygiene that has just been completed. The course was given by Miss Gall Mac Donald under the auspices of the Jef- ferson County Red Cross.
 Prof, J, M. Ward. principal of the school, made a short talk, setting forth the advantages of the course. The girls rendered a short musical program.
 E. D. Erwin, assistant county su- perintendent of schools. delivered the certificates, with a short address.
 Tie girls taking the course were: Gladys Armstrong, Maggie and Bes- sic Acton, Willie Hazel Willie Violet, Annie Laurie Bailey and Lizzie Bai- ley, Nellie Barnes, Gladys Bass, Ara Bryant, Della Byars, Ara Brooks. Helen Byrd, Priscilla, Jessie and Alma Caldwell. Jeannette Carmichael. Lucile Carter. Vella Mae Cook, Dem man McDunnen, Olivia Dickey, Blanch, Robbie and Mary Agnes Evans, Edna Everett, Ora May Farr, Helen and Ethel Fowler, Edna Franks, Lillian Franklin, Luiie Gamble, Inez and Sadie Gardner, Leona Grefsing. Katherine and Min nie Hale. Medora Hambough, Hazel and Irene Harrell Clara Helm, Fan nie Hanes, Ruth Hewitt, Marguerite Jacobs, Frances Jackson, Susie and Daisy Johnson, Lucille Jones, Pauline and Jessie Leonard, Lillie Luthcke, Sadie Marable, Ruth Maske, Theora Mathis. Lucille McBride, Sarah McKen- zie. Velma McNutt, Eddie McRaf. Julia Moorer, Maie Muckleroy, Mary Nation, Mary Neville, Estella and Wilma Oglesby, Eddie Lee O'Neal. Irene Patton. Gussie Peterson, Ester Pool. Alice Robertson, Velma Rogers, Gertrude Rhodes, . Edna Reynolds, Mary Spake, Ruby Stewart, Eliza Stokes, Irene Sutherland, Helen Schnell, Birdie Lee Thompson, Alice Tyler, Grace Vincent, Grace Webb, Savannah Wallace, Dola White, Lucy, Ola and Edith Wright, Minnie West. Grace Young, Mrs. Bertha Williams Burkell. Mrs. Margaret Crowder Caruer and Mrs. Novia Fayette Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05

In connection with Baby Week" which opens today in Birmingham, the children's bureau of the United States department of labor has is sued the following statement:
 "A unique campaign opens this morning. It is campaign neither of politics, commerce, nor reform, but one purely of education, and includes every citizen in its purpose, which is that Of teaching the community the value of it's infant population.
 We are taking part in what Is really nation-wide movement for a wider recognition and a profoundef realization of the fact that this or any other community can determine largely the character of it's future citizens by the attention which 1t gives to the needs of it's babies.
 Babies are the raw material Of eivilization; the plastic clay to be wrought partly at least by our hands into what form we will. If we de- eide that we have no responsibility for shaping and molding this clay we show ourselves to be outside the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
EPWORTH LEAGUE
 MEETS IN ATHENS
Local Delegates Leave for Conference Today on a
 Special Train

More than 200 delegaees from Bir- mingham and surrounding towns will leave over a special train at 1l:A0 o'clock this morning for the annual assembly of the North Alabama com ference. Epworth league, of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, at Athens.
 Birmingham people will take a leading part in the five-day session. Rev w C. Henry of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will lecture each day on the New and Old Testa- ments. Judge Hugh A. Locke is sched- uled to serve as toastmaster at the banquet to be given by the Athens chapter Thursday night in honor of visiting delegates. F. L. Muchmore of Birmingham will have charge of the music.
 On arrival of the special train in Athens, the delegates will be met by a brass band and the delegation will march to the campus of Athens col lege. More than 800 delegates from the North Alabama conference are expected to attend the conference. William l.. White, president of the league, will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
LAW WOBSERVANCE BROUGHT HOME ID
 EACH INDIVIDUAL
pr. Edmonds Tells How Each Must Bear Blame For Pres ent Social System
 Faults

"Dishonesty is essential to gam bling" said the Rev. Dr. Henry M. Ee monds in his morning sermon at the Independent Presbyterian church yesterday eThe dishonesty enters be- cause of the element of something for nothing which is expected"
 Dr. Edmonds made his entire ser mon an illustration of the -responsi- bility of each individual in law ob- servance. While entirely impersonai, his points were so emphasized. as to bring them home to everyone.
 One of the pastors striking refer- ences was made to drinking.
 When you take drink of liquor, he said, 'it may seem to you that you are the only one being injured. Du1 this is not so. A servant sees you, He knows you are breaking the law of your state and country. He is thus encouraged to break another law. It becomes an endless chain,
 This emphasizes the responsibility of each individual for our entire so- eial system which is so interweyen that when another's life is wrecked each of us has a share of the respon- sibility."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
PHARMACISTS CONVENE
 THIS MONTH AT BILOXI

Jackson, Miss, June 4.--Special)-- The Mississippi State Pharmaceutical association will hold it's annual con- yention at Biloxi June 13 and IA. There will be an address of wel- come by Mayor Kennedy and response by G. E Anding a lecture on ''Vi- tamines" by Dr. M. s. Wilson of New Orleans and an address by pr. II. M. Easier of the state university.
 Several delightful entertainme ents have been arranged for, including a boat ride on the river, luncheon on the boat, bathing party on Deer island, banquet at the Riviera, given by New 0rleapA Memphis and Missis- sippi jobbers; dance and other d. yertisements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
BAND TO ATTEND
 DELEGATES PLANNED

Jackson. Miss. June 4.-(speciaL) " J. Brown, deputy clerk of the su- preme court, and one of the most ac- tive veterans of the Confederate army in this section of the country, is determined that the Mississippi delegates to the annual reunion at Richmond, June 20 to 22, inclusive, shall be accompanied by first-class brass band, and is soliciting sub- scriptions to pay the expenses of the boys band from the Industrial and Training school at Columbia. The Mississippi delegation to Richmond will gather at Jackson June IT. leav- ing here that night at II o'clock via Meridian, Chattanooga and Bristol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05

tee, and 3l, majority of the commit tee, are in favor of resembling their former action. Chairman Webb, who from the beginning has been oppos d to the division of the county, is ex peeted this week to announce the final decision in the matter.
 committee of the Bar associatien, composed of R. D. Thompson, Hugh Ellis and 4. NJ. Gafber. will meet to- day. 1t was announced yesterday, % draft the question to be propounded candidates. This action will be taken in compliance with a resolution adopted by the association at it's last meeting reading In part that The Birmingham Bar association does call upon every candidate for public of flee to publicly declare whether he !s a member of or affiliated in any manner with the Ku Klux Klan."
 Very little interest has been mani- fested so far in the races for county offices. most of the issues being per- sonol. But candidates have been busy, however, visiting various meet ings over the county and making themselves known to the general pub- IfP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05

Tomorrow will be Elks' day in Birmingham
 It will bring to close the mem bership campaign of Birmingham lodge No. 79. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, by the initiation of over 16O representative citizens into the order.
 The occasion will be featured by a big parade downtown, in which over 100 automobiles, appropriately deco rated. will be in line. The parade will be assembled at the Elks' home, Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street. and will move promptly at o'clock. Capt. F. j. MeGressin will be grand marshal.
 Following the parade, in which the candidates will participate. a ban quet will be held at the Elks home. The initiation will follow.
 specially selected degree team will have charge of the Initiation ceremonies. and it is understood that they have number of surprises in store for the candidates. The mem bers of the degree team are: c. M- Hilthruneri captain; F. J. Mecrossin, Tom Dennis, Jim Woods, Bart Harris, Tom Allen, Fred Gossinger, Ralph Root, w, A. Moore. vC. E Mackey, Dave Sehulman. Jeff Levy, D. F. Greene and Fred Carson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05

mat will place the next meeting a week from Tuesday. Then the. ball will be started to rolling on one Of the most interesting programs the league has ever mapped out for the education of women and men who wish to make up their minds just who are the best candidates for the myriad offices to be filled.
 sherifrs Day
 That direct comparison may be had. the league plans to hear all candidates who are running for the same office. on the same day. For instance, Tuesday week will be Sheriffs day, when the four or five men who are offering themselves for the position, will appear to tell the women why they think the office should be theirs. The speaking time will be short, but the candidates are expected to make their remarks sricy, to the point. and full of good hard common sense.
 At all programs between now and the final meeting to be held before the election on the August s, so much enlightenment on various questions for Alabama is expected that no voter should miss the chance to draw his conclusions by direct, first hand information from the cap- didates themselves, 1t is urged.
 The following Tuesdays meeting will be Senator's day, when the several men who are running for the Senate have been invited to come before organization. The league is particularly interested in the leg islattye measures these candidates advocate, and the stand they will {aI fax women and children. Said Mrs. Richard Johnston, President of the league, yesterday:
 We may ask these candidates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
MEDALS OFFERED AT
 CAMP WiNNATASkA

Medals will be offered during the boys camp at Camp Winnataska this summer to boys who excel in athletic events, it was announced yesterday. Contests will be conducted during the senior boys camp, June 6-17, with Floyd Tillery as director and during the intermediate boys camp with pr. Roy c. Hershey as director. The med als are of gold, silver and bronze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
NEGRO WOMAN SHOOTS HUSBAND, CLAIM OF SELF-DEFENSE IS MADE

 Emery Manning, negro, 1907 Eighth avenue, north, was shot through the left shoulder just above his heart, and probably fatally wounded by his wife. Hattie Manning, at their residence yesterday evening at 6:l0 o'clock. Manning was taken to Hillman hos pital, where officials say that his con- dition is critical.
 The woman was arrested at her res idence by Detectives Eilege and Will Hanson about a half hour after the shooting occurred. A charge of as sault with intent to murder was placed against her at headquarters, pending the outcome of the condition of her husband.
 In a statement made at the hospital the injured man declared that his wife had no cause to commit the act The woman claims that she shot her husband in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
June Will Probably
 Retain Past Record
 Regarding Knot Tieing

June is going to be banner month for weddings if the pace set during the first three days of the month is kept up. On Thursday, Friday ana Saturday of the past week 57 couples were issued marriage licenses, or an avefage of l9 per day.
 In comparison, sos licenses were obtained during May or only about 10 per day. Of those obtaining licenses on the first three days of June 27 couples were white and 30 black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
OPENING CONCERT AT
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM

The opening concert for the North Birmingham park season will be given at the park Tuesday evening, beginning at s o'clock by the muni- cipal band under the direction of Gordon Erickson.
 The program was to have been given last Thursday night, but Qn ac- count of the weather conditions, 1t was postponed until Tuesday night. w. L. Harrison. commissioner of parks, will deliver a short address on the parks and playgrounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
MAN INJURED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

l.. T. snider, 40e Cotton avenue, sus- tained serious injuries early sunday morning when the buggy driven py T. N. Lee, 41s Church street, was run into at the intersection of Third ave- nue and Eighteenth street by Ford automobile driven by Miss ieweil Parish, who gave her address as leot South Highlands.
 Snider was taken to his home, where he was reported Sunday night to be in serious condition. The buggy was completely demolished al- though only slight damage was sus- tained by tbe automobiIe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05

sohae questions concerning their past records-even though they do say We heckle. When we go to hire servant, we have a right to know past records as well as future ones, since it is We who must pay the taxes which furnish the money for the salaries of men holding public office. They are to be public ser wants, and we have the same right to question them as closely as we question persons we wish to hire as ehauffeurs. stenographers, or any employees who go to work where public money pays them. like teachers or government employees. Publts money after all Is private money"
 When 1t came to giving over time to the 40 persons who are run ming for the legislature, the league lad to put on an extra These can didates will be heard. therefore. at a special big open meeting at capital park on the night of June 27.
 On this occasion especially, the league hopes for a big attendance. that the public may meet these people who are to represent their interests make their laws.
 The next meeting after thls as- semblage will be Judges day, while at the final meeting previous to the election, the league is particularly anxious to have all the men running for State office--candidates for Gov ernor, public utilities men, Lieute- nant Governor. and Secretary Of State. Of these, the league is most interested In the Lieutenant Gov error job, and utilities.
 Letters will be sent out to all the candidates specifying the time the various eonclayes are to be held.
 Preoding the next meeting of the
 Preceding the next meeting of the league, the executive board will convene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
Noted Woman Farnier
 Will Speak in North
 Alaban,a Counties

Mrs G. H. Mathis. the noted woman farmer, will speak throughout North Alabama during the last week of June, and will stress the need of radio connections for rural schools and communities az an early possibility; the new agricultural plans and meth- ods of marketing: the economic con- dirion as 1t affects farmers, and wom- en as voters in the new order of pol itics.
 Mrs. Mathis is not only known throughout the United States as the best authority, on farm problems, but has worldwide reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
SUSPECT IN WARD CASE
 HELD IN PHILADELPHIA
By Associafed Press

Philadelphia, June 4.-John Cienzo. arrested here Friday as a possible suspect in connection with the slay- ing of Clarence Peters by Walter S. Ward, New York millionaire bakers son, was held without bail on charge of suspicion today for further hear ing Friday. He was taken from the hospital, where he was placed yes- terday when it was found he was suffering from bullet wounds, and locked up.
 Definite Identification of the pris- oner has not been established, police said oriSht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
Three Are Killed
 In Train Wreck
Rx Associated Press

Warm Springs, Ga, June 4'-ThTfe persons were killed and two passen- ger coaches derailed late today when Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic train No. 27 struck an automobile at crossing near here.
 The dead are: Dan Martin, 20. or Manchester, Ga, his wife and 2-year- old girl. The train was backing into Warm Springs to return picnic crowd to Manchester when the acci- dent occurred Several passengers were slightly injured when the two coaches were derailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
BRANSC0MB WELCOMED
 TO ANNIST0N CHURCH

Annistcn. June 4,-(Special. )-The First Presbyterian and Parker Me- morial Baptist churches of the cisy United in a joint welcome to Pr. l.. .. Branscomb. the new pastor of thes First Methodist church, on Sun day evening, the church auditorium being filled to overflowing at the fight service.
 Tr. Franscomb. who has been edi- tor Of the Alabama Christian Ad- vocate, las been appointed pastor of the local church as the successor of Bishop Isoyt NJ. Dobbs.. who leaves this month for Brazil to begin his new duties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
sso.672.O4s.es
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham
otafe ment Way ou
 Reaattrrae

Lyric--ISeith vaudeville and pie- lures.
 1oew's-Loew's vaudeville and pictures.
 Alcazar--Ivy Duke in "The Big- amiSt.s
 strand--Betty Gompson In "rhe Green iemptation.v
 GaInx--Gioria Swanson In stIer Husbands Trademark"
 Irianon-Aiarshau NeIlan's sTFooIs First.
 West Lake Pari-Syimming, danc- ing. boating.
 Edeewoed Park-swimmIng, danc- ing. dinners.
 East Lake Pnrk-swimming, dnDc- ing, amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
RADIO CONCERT

An invitation to the public is ex- tended next Wednesday evening at 7:S0 o'clock to attend the radio con cert given at the Y. NJ. c. A. building by the Birmingham Wireless associa- tion. The concerts are given twice a month, and are open to visitors.
 The Birmingham Wireless club was founded in 1908 and has grown rap idly since that time, reports show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
RESIDENCE ROBBED

Burglars who entered the residence of Walter Pickett, Roebuck Springs, Sunday afternoon, secured sl0Ot &C., cording to the occupant, they takiiTg the money from.a drawer of dresser in bed room. A fiashlight was also taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
MAltRIAGE ANNOUNCED

AnnIston. June 4.-(SpeciaI) )-T he marriage Sunday afternoon of Julius D. Hitchcock and Miss Thelma Thrasher, which occurred at 1 o'clock at the family home on F streeet, was witnessed by a large number of -'el- atives and friends. Rev. ". c. Coopsr performing the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
THREE KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Warm Springs, Ga, June 4.-Three persons were killed and two passen- ger coaches derailed late today, when Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic train No. 27 struck an automobile at crossing near here. The dead are. Dan Martin, 25, of Manchester, Ca, and his wife and year-old g4rl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-05
League To Ask Candidates
 About Their Past Records
By MIGNoN HALL

Don't all dressed meeting the League of Women Voters next Tuesday.
 There isn't going o be any meeting
 For while usually happens that the every regular the second and fourth Last month there five Tuesdaysuch wealth unusual