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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
MUCH COAL ON HAND, NO FAMINE DANGER
 IN CASE OF STRIKE

According to the coal bureau of the natural resources department of the United States Chamber of Com merce, there Is about eight weeks supply of bituminous coal in yards of various kinds of consumers avail able for carrying them through that period in case of strike on April 1.
 United States geological survey in dicates supplies of special classes of bituminous coal consumers as fol- lows: By-product coke plants, 42 trials. 51; artificial gas plants. S9: electric utilities, 51 coal dealers, 53; railroads, 35.
 Based on reports of S4s retail deal CTS in anthracite the survey indicates supply of 36 days, which, says the report, would last several months as it would be available at beginning of the warm summer months when consumption Is lightest.
 Many concerns getting coal from Alabama mines have taken on extra supplies as protection against strike conditions. one of which they ap- price of spot coal.
 Alabama production has increased by 60.000 tons week since January /. Furnace resumption and larger use by railroads have absorbed much of the increase, but taking on of extra stocks as precautionary measure also accounts for some of the in- crease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
LISTING DISCUSSED
 AT REALTORS MEET

Talks by J. Clarke Smith and Rob ert Jemison. IT,, and the report of the delegation of Birmingham real- tors who attended the initiation of the Anniston Real Estate board last Thursday by A. c. Montgomery were the features of the luncheon of the Birmingham Real Estate board yes terday afternoon at l o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Robert Jemison, Jr., spoke few minutes on the meeting of the exc cutive committe of the National Real Estate board in Washington two weeks ago. He stated that at this meeting plans for the annual national convention of real estate boards, which will be held in June in San Francisco, were made. He urged that every member attend this conven- tion if possible.
 Listing" was the subject of an address by J. Clarke Smith. of Yeat- man, Pill and Smith. MT. Smith out lined the plan by which real estate firm could list houses and property with best results and also secure ex- elusive listings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
CORONER PROBING
 DEATH OF ROBERTS
Funeral Service of Victim
 Will Be Held This

While Alonzo N Marc and his wife, Edna, are in jail without bonds on charges of murder, Coroner J. T. Rus sum is continuing his investigation of tho shooting of Ralph J. Roberts at 14o1 Eighth avenue, north. late Tues day night
 Ragged ends still remain to be cleared up and some discrepancies still face the officers, but none of them are sufficient to dispel the be- lief that Roberts was slain following an argument over payment for some drinks, according to Coroner Russum.
 Mir. and Mrs. Marc reiterate their former statement that Roberts was shot when he tried to force his way into the house. FeIton R. Corn, com panion of Roberts at the time. said that argument started over payment for drinks. This testimony Is contra dicted by May Stoner, Lucile Jacson and Ruth Willhoite, roomers at the house.
 City detectives are working on the case, and the coroner will examine other witnesses today in an effort to cioar up conflicting threads of the testimony
 Funeral services for Roberts will be held from the residence, 407 Third street, Pratt City, this afternoon at 2 o'clock Burial will be in Elmwood. He leaves his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
! ARRESTED FOR
 ATTACK ON HOME
Turkey Creek Residents Put Under Heavy Bond-Quick
 Action Taken

In a few hours after the grand jury had indicted them and issued capias warrants for their arrest. seven men were in the county Jail yesterday on charges said to have grown out of the attack on the home of Lee Turner. alleged to have been an informer in distilling cases.
 Those arrested, the charges pre- ferred against them and the amount of bond are: Price Taylor. using abusive language. carrying concealed weapon and assault and battery with weapon. bond $500 in each case. George Williams. distilling, boad s1,500. Simon Brook, malicious in jury to property. bond s1,00o and dis tilling bond, $1,500. Lurton Terrell. malicious injury to property, bond s1.000. Phillips Brooks, malicious injury to property, bond s1,000. Clar- ence Brooks, distilling, bond s1.500. John Cherry, malicious Injury to property, $l,000.
 All of the men live in the Turkey creek section between Mt. Pinson and Bradford. Part of this section Is known as The Narrows. The home of Lee Turner in this community was attacked last Saturday night. Ac- cording to deputy sheriffs the furni- ture was broken up. shots were fired and abusive language used before Turner's family. It is said that Le was slightly injured when he was struck over the head.
 The grand jury at it's session We'd nesday indicted the seven men men tioned and capias warrants were im- mediateIy served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
AUBURN CAMP PA|GN
 HEARTILY |NDORSED
Board of Governors of Manu- faCturerS' Association
 Passes Resolution

Hearty Endorsement and pledge of support for the campaign to raise SI000,00o for necessary buildings and equipment at Auburn were given yes terday by the board of governors of the Alabama Manufacturers associa- tion. The action was by unanimous vote and followed a full and free dis cussion of the needs of the institu- tion and of the service 1t had render ed and was rendering to the state of Alabama.
 Dr. Spright Dowell. president of Auburn and Charles F. DeBardeleben. general chairman of the campaign, at the request of officers of the associa- tion. appeared before the board and presented the claims of Auburn. They pointed out in effective manner the striking needs for buildings and compliment and showed how it would be impossible for the institution to continue it's record of the past with out an increase of facilities.
 At the conclusion of the address of Dr. Dowell and MT. DeBardeleben several members of the board spoke highly of the work done at Auburn and of the important part the school played in building up Alabama agri- culturally and industrially. The speakers declared that despite the unfavorable conditions of industry at this time, this cause was one worthy of the best effect of every citizen of the state and all agreed to lend their support to the work of raising the money.
 The resolutions which were adopted after a number of enthusiastic talks had been made by members of the board indorsing the campaign and its purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
IT. Y. PRUDE UNDER BOND
Charged With Sending gNonmailable
 Cards Through Mails

Following the return of true bill against Thomas Young Prude, of the John w. Prude Loan and Realty company, 106 Twenty second street. north, by the federal grand jury last week, charging that he was the sender of nonmailable postal cards which were sent to Edward w. Bar rett, editor of The Age Herald. and Br. George R. Stuart, pastor of .he First Methodist church. of Birminy- ham. Prude was arrested yesterday by Deputy United States Marshals Robert Brown and J. P. Clements. Bond was fixed at s1,00o which was made Immediately.
 It is alleged that Prude was the author of six postal cards of questionable and nonmailable char acter which were sent through the mails to Mir. Barrett and Dr. stuart last year. Complaint had been made against Prude some time bofer the March term of federal court at which the grand jury returned an indict- ment against him in 12 counts.
 The case has been set for trial in the September term of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
COMM|TTEESFOR DRUGGISTS NAMED New Organization Almost One Hundred Per Cent
 Strong

The Retail Druggists association affiliated with the Chamber of Com merce. completed machinery for con duct of it's affairs yesterday when the president. Dr. R. F. Lovelady, an nouneed standing committees for the year.
 The Druggists association is prac- tcally 100 per cent strong. Besides it's own organization it is associated with the Retail Merchants division of the chamber by representation on the executive board of the latter.
 Dr. Lovelady's committee appoint ments follow:
 gislative-Eugene Jacobs, chair man; E. G. Burchfield, Seymour Hall, Paul B. Tarrant. J. R. Slack, Charles J. Reid, H. H. Williams.
 Entertainment-L. P. Fort. chair man; ". l.. Housman. George M Fields, c. R. Walker, George T. Dun can, w. c. Cox. c. R. waldrop.
 Membership-R. l.. Layton, chair man; B. O. Shifflett. c. J. Woodruff, P. H. Harrell. E. D. Bright, R. E. Guin. B. J. Howton.
 dvertising-Brooks Forbes. chair man: J. B. Patterson. Ben Levy, B. N. Rothenburg, Charles Barber, R. ". Murray. J. M Darlington.
 Transportation-C. K. Gammiil, chairman; s. R. Burge, E. W. Gibbs, J. V. Ward, E. E. Gale, Luther Jacks, George c. Cowgirl.
 Convention-C. L. Hagan. chair man; F. R. Daly, W. D. Lanier, Roy A. Smith. W. c. Hughes, P. B. Gold stein, A. A. Bolen.
 Fraternal-W. J. Adams, chairman; V. l.. Kissell. o. R. Berney, c. L.. Vance, W. R. Sevier, c. c. Ellis, c. N. Odum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17

Right here" said MT. Woodland, 'Id like to praise the Anniston spirit and to laud the work of Calhoun eounty's health officer. pr. q. A. Cryer. Dr. Cryer Is doing for Call houn what Gorgas did for Panama and other sections of the world. An nston is a model in sanitation ~.ss Dr. Cryer is the pioneer. shen one steps off in Anniston one is imme- diately conscious of a clean city. Dr. Cryer. by the way, is taking an act- i've part in the Gorgas campaign"
 Success of SyIacauga
 Encouraged by the success of Syia- cauga, Talladega, sister city of ths same county is preparing to start it's drive, according to advices from pr. S. W. Welch. state health officer Dr. Welch, whose home Is at Tal.a- dega, telegraphed headquarters that he hoped to have Talladega organized by Saturday.
 sylacauga. under the leadership of Bragg Conner. son of Former Cow ernor B. B. Conner. and in charge of the Mignon mills of the Conner cotton mills interests there, Is still going despite that fact that it's quota of S3.500 has been reached. An inter- esting sidelight there Is a $500 cash subscription from employees and workers of the mills, all ranging from 25 cents to s1. MT. Conner gave $500 Individually and the remainder was raised among citizens of the lit- tie town.
 Local team workers will continue to push the campaign while head quarters pushes the work of organ- izing other teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17

The site covers IA acres, with water The main club building is located in the midst of long leaf pines and is upon an eminence 100 feet above the waters edge. In the center of a large dance room there Is an old time wood fire place that will hold 6foot logs. This room is flanked on one side by a library and reading room and on the other side by mems lounge, kitchen and store rooms.
 Overlooking the river there Is wide porch across the front of the building, and towering over the build ing there is a nest built in a stately pine which commands a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The land slopes from the main build ing in both directions down to the water front.
 These hill sides are dotted with small cottages which will accommo- date the members and their families as living quarters. At each end of the slope there are river harbors which will be equipped with boat landings. The diving stand, above water with a depth of 30 feet. Is reached by rustic stairway built down the bluff  from the main building.
 The property will be equipped with waterworks and delco light, with connection to the main building, keepers lodge and cottages. The water Is fed from bored we'll
 The camp site Is a community c1ub undertaking throughout. Louis Ford. who is chairman of the building com mittee. is experimenting construc- ton. Other members of this commit tee are James A. Simpson. William Willkerson. Edmund c. Armes and Wadsworth w. Wood.
 Landscaping Is in charge of Julian Smith, chairman, together with James B. Abbott, Ebert Jemison and B. w. Worthington. The material is being furnished by W. D. Wood Lum- Der company, Oden Elliott Lumber company, Estes Lumber company, Moore & Handley Hardware com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17

The committee from Birmingham Is comprised of Dr. Clarence J.. owens, chairman of the southern di- vision, and A. F. Robbins, executive chairman. They will be joined ih New York by w. P. c. Hardtns. chairman of the international finance committee, and other members of the finance committee. and together call on the executive heads of the corpor- ations They will be with the cor puration executives Saturday and Monday. if is announced.
 Aside from the departure of the local committee and the reports of local team workers, reports from Annisten, Talladega. Huntsville ana Sylacauga were also sources of grat- ification 10 campaign headquarters, though encouraging news was re- eeived from many other sections.
 Campaign Indorsed
 At Anniston according to F. II. Woodland. of headquarters, the state convention of D. A. R.'s in session there yesterday. unanimously in- dorsed tic campaign and pledged It's hearty cc operation. The life of General Gorgas was extolled In sev- eral short talks preceding the adopt ion of resolution pledging the con yention's support.
 Mr. Woodland. who returned from Annlston last night, said that the campaign there had been deferred until the Auburn drive, which is now underway in Anniston. had been completed, and that Auburn workers had pledged their hearty support tc the Gorgas undertaking as soon as their work has been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
PLAN
 ID SEAT 7,5OO

A conference between the city eou.-- architect. who recently accompanied Commissioners W. E. Dickson and W. L. Harrison on tour of investi- gation of the auditoriums in the lar- ger cities in the middle west. was held yesterday morning at II o'clock, at which 1t was decided to instruct architects to draw up the plans for the Birmingham auditorium with A capacity of approximately 7,soo peo- ple.
 It was announced at the conference that the city has about $420,ooo with which to build an auditorium. and that the architects would be instruct- eS-.o work on an arena type of build ing which would be as largo as tha money on hand would permit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
SPECIAL OFFICERS
 TURN IN BADGES

At the request of Commissioner ". B. Cloe yesterday 1T. Mcdonald and J. II. James, deputy constables and special police, turned in their badges at police headquarters, 1t was stated today.
 It was stated that Detective W. B. Helton, w. F. Lee and W. K. McAdory found the two special officers in notorious house on Twenty-second street,
 A complete investigation into the affair will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
FUNERAL SERVICES. .OF HORACE WATERS.
Member of the Board of Education Dies-TaIk of
 Successor

Funeral services for Horace F. Waters. $500 Avenue E, Avondale, who died Wednesday night in Atlanta will be held this afternoon at { o'clock at the Avondale Methodist church, with the Knights Templar in charge. burial in Forrest Hill cem- etery, Rev. c. r. Harris, pastor of the Avondale Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. Claude O'Rear of Roan oke, Ala, will officiate.
 The following are the active pail bearers; C. F. Garrett. G. C. Ellis, R. V. Allgood, Homer Washburn, W. S, Perry, J, T. Camp. George w. Hayes and Joseph Brewer. The mem- bers of the board of education will act as honorary pallbearers.
 MT. Waters was d member of the board of education and owing to his death, a reception fur teachers. plan ned by the board of education for yesterday, to be held at the admins tration building, was called off.
 He is survived by his widow, and three daughters, Mrs E. (. Thuston, Mrs. R. s. Hardy and Miss Grace Waters; and three brothers, of At lanta
 For many years MT Waters has been an engineer on the Southern Railroad, and was only recently named as q member of the legisla- tive board He was one of the best known railroad men in the south and has many friends throughout the south. He was very active in Masonic circles and is Knights Templar and Shriner.
 Several women have been mention ed successor to MT. Waters. among them being Mrs. J. M. Hankins, civic worker of East Lake and Mrs. II. S Ryall of Woodlawn The executive board of the League of Women Vot- CTS will meet this morning at 10 o'clock, at the Hllman hotel to dis cuss whether or not recommendations shall be made as to the woman to be named.
 Mrs. Mary Echols, commissioner, when asked for a statement as to the probable successor said" No thought will be given to the naming of any one, until after the funeral of MT Waters, and then the one selected will be picked on his or her merits alone and not from any one section Of the city. The whole board of commis- sloners must elect a member of the board of education, and not any one commissioner"
 Resolutions
 The board of education met yester- day afternoon and passed the follow ing resolutions:
 "Since God in His wisdom has called from our midst our co-worker and friend, Horace r. Waters, who for four years has faithfully served his city as member of our body, be it resolved by the board of educa- ton:
 "That in the death of our fellow member the city has lost 8 faithful servant. who was ever alert and ac- tive in all matters pertaining to the interest and welfare of the public schools.
 That personally we have lost a friend whose practical council, genial disposition and lovablc nature will be greatly missed in our deliberations.
 That we extend to the members Of the bereaved family our deepest sym pathy in their sorrow.
 "That a copy of these resolutions | be spread on the minutes of the board for which a page is hereby set apart and a copy sent to the family.
 w. J. Rushton, Ben M. Jacobs, E. F.
 Hogan, R. F. Chadwick. | "Birmingham Board of Educat1on.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
PORTER PRESIDENT RETAIL MERCHANTS. CHAMBER DIVISION
Joe SakS Vice Presidena. New Organization Repre- SentS Many Differ
 ent Lines

Retail merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce has been launched with Henry J. Porter Jr., of Porter Clothing company as presl- dent. Joe Saks of Louis Saks Cloth ing company was elected vice presi dent. L. S. Evins. Steele-smith Dry Goods company was elected treasurer. The chamber will furnish the secre- tary.
 The new organization has been sev- eral weeks in the work of organiza- tlon. but Is now complete. Each line of business is represented on the di- rectorate through selections made by associate organizations.
 1t was decided that the board of directors meet the second and fourth Tuesdays in each month and that reg ular division meetings be held on the fourth Tuesday
 Among the lines represented In the organization are druggists, millinery, ready y-to- wear, electrical supplies,
 
 The largest of the associated bodies is that of the druggists, who have more than a hundred members. Sev eral lines have not yet completed their line organization.
 Members of the new division of the chamber speak enthusiastically of the results which they believe will flow from their mass formation.
 Composition of the board of direc- tors Is as follows:
 Cigar dealers. George Johnson and W. G. Patterson; druggists. Dr. R. F. Lovelady and W. J. Adams; ready to- wear, Mrs. Augusta Friedman and Joseph Saks; electrical dealers. S. M. Burnheim and J. Nj. Middlebrooks shoes, R. P. McGowan and H. g. Steele dry goods, Sol Caheen and l.. g. Evins; clothiers. Henry Porter, Jr., and John DeShaZo: millinery. Leopold ] T,Oeb ana Arnold TItrSrb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17

pany, Young and Vann and other con- cerns having members in the Com munity club.
 When interviewed about the Com mtnity cub camp site, w. V. M. Robertson, Jr., president of the club, expressed great enthusiasm over the splendiG work that has been done by all of the committees. and especially by Louis Ford, who has had entire charge of all construction.
 "One of the complaints I often bear voiced about Birmingham by out side people" said MT. Robertson, "is that we are inadequately supplied with recreation features. This camp on the Warrior will supply for it's members and their friends a recrea- tion center equal to the great camps situated on the lakes of the north west. It is within two hours motor trip of Birmingham, and as soon as the board of revenue completes the cherting of the road as decided upon at It's last meeting, 1t will be access sible in all weather both winter and summer.
 "lt will furnish the members un- surpassed fishing grounds, excellent hunting, splendid deep water swim ming and woods life sufficient to satisfy an Indian. I expect to see our members spend their vacations at the club instead of seeking the various watering and mountain re- sorts. It will add years to the lives of our members and make the years that they do live full of youthful enthusiasm. After an inspection trip a few days ago with Louis Ford, I felt younger myself.
 This idea first originated in the minds of Joe Cook. Mark Myatt, Will liam Wilkerson and Louis Ford and a few of the other fishermen, but as soon as it was proposed practically the entire membership embraced the idea and set about making their dreams a reality"
 The opening and housewarming will be held the first Saturday in April according to announcement of w. H. sadler. Jr.. director of enter tainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
JUDGE STILES APPOINTS
 WEST SAYRE OFFICIALS S

Probate Judge J. P. Stiles yesterday reinstated the organization of the town of West Sayre and appointed a mayor and five councilmen to serve until the next regular election. The officers appointed are Mayor, W. J. East; councilmen, w. A. Robbins. Robert Carroll. J. V. Webster, Ellis Vaughn and G. T. LeGrapd.
 This action was taken in response to petition signed by a majority Of the taxpayers of the town, saying that no mayor or councilmen had served the town for months past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
BOARD ID OPEN
 BIDS FOR BONDS

Bids will be received and opened by the board of revenue at noon today for s2.00O, 900 worth of bonds. Half of the bonds to be sold will be used in the construction of good roads along plans already settled. The other million will be used to liquidate the outstanding temporary loan of the county on which F per cent interest is being paid.
 It is expected that number of banking and bonding houses will make bids for the bonds The county still has s1 900. 900 in bonds left from the six per cent issue authorized at the election in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-17
CLASS OFFICERS OF
 SCOTTISH RITE ELECTED

Officers of the class that received the Scottish Rite degrees at the spring reunion this week were elected ing of the thirty-second degree. Erie Pettus was elected president. c. T. Hudson. vice president. Julius 5. Caheen, Rev. S. D. Kimbrough. orator. There were .S5 members in the class.
 The reunion. despite the drawbacks attending the construction of the Masonic building. was a decided sue cess and the degrees impressively conferred.