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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Prestige Is Too Eagerly
 Sought, Laird Tells Indians

The average American Is too eager to gain fame, riches and prestige, in tho opinion of pr. John w. Laird president of Albion college. Mich iean, who yesterday addressed mem bers of the Kiwanis club at their weekly luncheon at the Southern club.
 "The world Is calling and Blr- mfngham Is calling for men who have paid the price and for men who have put energy and effort in their work. Those men are in demand to take the real positions that are of fered today" Dr. Laird said.
 He pointed out that men who have learned the value of property and personality are the ones that the world wants. A mans property be- longs to society. humanity and God. and the uses to which 1t is put should be judged accordingly.
 Just as important Is the value of personality" he continued, "the yell low man of Japan, the black man and all others will take their place in the world in the day to come by their personality and actions rather than by their color," the speaker de- clared.
 pr. Laird has been in Birmin gham for the past week as one of the principal lecturers of the Birming- m-Southern college school for ru- ral and city pastors, gathered here from seven states.
 The second address of the lunch con was made by R. A. Porter of the Tyler Grocery company. who spoke .f vta of mess, retail and wholesale, pointing out the big way In which 1t serves the people.
 Service Is the biggest thing in the retail grocery business" said Mir. Porter. He told of the record that his company had established In the state and of the big things they were planning.
 A resolution was passed accepting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Bonds Not Sufficient To Build New Road, Ball
 Informs Petitioners

Action toward construction of A road between Oak Grove and the Tayior's Ferry road was deferred by the board of revenue at the meeting yesterday. A delegation of citizens from Oak Grove and Toadvine an- peared before the board to urge build ing of the road. Chairman D. C.. Ball Informed the delegation that while the board favored the project, there Is not sufficient funds left from the last bond issue to pay for the work.
 Spokesmen for the delegation stated that a good road Is especially needed for church and school purposes. The length of the road Is about six miles and Ciaud E. Rogers, county enEi- neer. estimated that the most of the work would be about $i0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
City Left With Bag To Hold When Huey
 Submits Health Bill


 Although fitting up of headquar- ters for the city and county health department ct the city hall cost be- tween SIT 000 and $1S,000. the board of revenue took the position yester- day that the county will only pay $500 of the cost.
 Thomas Huey brought up the ques- tion, stating that he had been re- quested by a member of the city commission to ascertain the attitude of the board toward paying so per cent of the construction cost. Chair man D. C. Ball said that he had an explicit understanding with pr. N. A. Barrett, president of the old city commission, that the county would pay so per cent of the cost, provided the work did not exceed more than s1,ooo. He stated that the county did not authorize larger ex- penditure.
 Previous to the fitting up of head quarters at the city hall, the coun- ty rented offices in the Jefferson County Bank building for the health denartment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Van Moose Makes Formal Proner 10 Commission
 For Auditorium Site

the decision would be made in public meeting and interested persons tss given a chance to uphold or oppose the gift.
 Mir. Nnn Hoose pointed out many advantages in locating the auditorium at smith park, among them bcinEi
 Unlimited parking facilities for automobiles.
 Means of quick exit md room for sRfety should there he fire or panic.
 Close proximity to four ear lines serving all parts of the city.
 The fact that The BirminRhant Agc-Herald hnd urged the ae- ccptnnce of tho gift, owing to many advantages pointed out in its editorial.
 That the center of population in Greater Birmingham was at smith park.
 That circurses. that are forced to handle large crowds. have selected this site for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
APoL oGIZES FOR WORDS
Bondurant Uses Fiery Language ii Describing ku Klux Destination.
 But Retracts

George Bondurat, local attor- ney. apologised te the city eom- nission yesterday afternoon for saying "To hell with the ku klux" at the morning session.
 Bondurant saids "When I left the meeting this morning I was approached by . man who told me that I had made unparIfa- mentary remarks In my speech this morning and suxEested that I apologize"
 sIf I said anything that was offensive or unparliamentary, sincerely ask the com naissiou's pardon"
 The apology was accepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
COUNTY APPR0PRIATES
 MONTHLY SUM TOWARD
 AERIAL STATION UPKEEP

Jefferson county will appropriate s100 A month toward the upkeep of the 1s5th Aerial squadron at Roberts field Action to that effect was taken by the board of revenue yesterday on motion of Lacey Edmundson.
 Maj. James A. Meissner and w. V. NJ. Robertson, Jr.. recently appeared before the board to urge an appro- priation for the aviation field, stat ing that the city and state both con- tribute to it's upkeep. The board took no action yesterday toward the reT newal of appropriations for the nal tional guard units of the city as a whole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham
Statement May 5tl
Resources
H----'------'-'-- sso.s72.o4s;ss
EVENTS

EVENTS Rotary club, o'clock, Southern Club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's-Loe,y's vaudeville and pictures.
 Alcnxar-Convay Tearle in .A Wide Open Town.v Strnnd--Betfy Compson in "The Green Temptation.. Galnx-Gioria Swanson in "IIcs Husband's Tradenaark.v Trianon-Marshall Nel1an's Fools First"
 West Lake Park-swimming, danc- fEg, bonting. Edgewood Park--swimming, danc- ing, dinners, East Lake Pnrk--swimming,d danc- ing, aniusements-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07


 The gift of rix ncres in Smith
 Park for m auditorium site will
 not he accepted nor a site se- Ieeted until the people of Bir-
 minEhnm have had chance tO
 express themselves in the matter, nccOrdinR to President D. E. Me-
 Lendon, following the commits
 sion meeting yesterday afternoon mt which the formal presentation
 of the tract was made ny former
 Mayor J. A. Van Hoose on behalf
 of Col. IT. 0. smith and the
 smith heirs.
 Hope that a public meeting would be called to discuss probable audi torium sites and determine the pub lie feeling. was expressed by Com Cloe. who declared that the commission should make careful study of the situation.
 Commissioners Echols. Dickson and Harrison were at sea on the propo- sition and said they had no idea whether the proffer of the Smith park tract would be accepted.
 President McLendon reiterated that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
FREE SPEECH ADVOCATE
Commission Takes Under Consider
 ation Plea of Would-Be Orator


 ". NJ. Doyle, president of the to- cal Maehinists' union. Is an apostle of free speech.
 Tn a lengthy plea to the city com mission yesterday afternoon, he asked that he be allowed to talk on street corners in Birmingham on socialism, unionism and other chosen subjects.
 He also asked that others be al- lowed 10 speak on the streets, also, and quoted from a book by a liar yard professor advocating free speech
 T would like to see anti-socialists and anti-union men and all others be allowed the privilege of speaking on street corners" he said. T will divide my box with any of them and engage in joint debate. There can certainly be no harm in this and there can be some good come of 1t.
 The commission took 1t under con- eideratton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
JOSEPH H. SETTLE IN
 HIS NEW OFFICE

Offices of the division passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad in charge of Joseph H. Settle are now in suite 722-23. Brown Marx building. MT. Settle has moved his office from Morris avenue and Twentieth street and will here- after be found in his new quarters.
 MT. Settle desires the public to know that all inquiries pertaining to rates of fare. schedules and sleeping car accommodations will be prompt ly handled as they have heretofore been done and that the phone num- Der is the same, namely. Main 5Sl3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07

Stocks of iron on Alabama furnace yards have reached a record low. They have never been known to be so small
 In spite of the increased produc- tion in May, the outward movem ent more than cared for production and reduced the s0.O00 tons of iron on yards of Alabama furnaces. May ], to a total of only e0.000 on June l.. Of this, only 10000 tons, including machine cast. is available for the merchant trade.
 Largest merchant iron yard hold ings of any one maker are little over 12,o0o tons and the next largest has something over 5000 tons. No others have as much as 5000 tons on yards.
 There are only approximately 15,000 tons of basic iron on yards in the district, a quantity regarded as nominal. considering the record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
AUDIT0RIPM DATA
 TO JUNIOR CHAMBER

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold it's monthly meeting on Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Richard F. Johnston appeared before the. board of directors yester- day and gave them data as to au- ditoriums that had been built in oth- CT cities of the country together with the cost. Many of these auditoriums seating 10000 and more. 1t was shown by Mrs. Johnston had been built with the amount of money Bir- mingham has in hand and less. Pho tographs and data bearing on cost and the like were exhibited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
RoTEs MEET TO-DAY

In connection with baby week. Mrs Ralph Barrow, wife of the state su- perintendent of the Alabama Aid so- ciety, will address the Rotary club at the luncheon today on the care of babies. Members of the Bows club will also entertain the Ro- tarians with stunts and musical se- lections. w. H. Saddler, Jr.. will pre side in the absence of President | W. Donnelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Commissioners Tell Why Klan
 Ordinance Died
President McLendon,

President McLendoni
 "It has been clearly shown that in all of the whippings in Birmingham, no masked men took part, and no white robes were in evidence. The KIan has denied participation and If we prevent peaceabIe parndes we just wearing their fez and parading -hr street.
 I'm against il.
 Mrs. Echeis:
 .''ihis unfortunate affnIr has rfS;n out of the whipping of Dr. bowling. doa't believe ms city commissioner we have the right t0 condemn or stop any secret organization from practice ing their tenets unIeSS there is conclusive evidence they are un- lawfTl acts.
 Commissioner Dickson,
 "Thr whore thing analysed presents. itself as direct charge against the ku Klux klan of en- gaging in lawiessness, if | vote for this 1t will be against the kiau and there is no evidence to support charges made against them. will vote no on the masked ordinance.
 Commissioner Cloe,
 '''Fhe way t@ stop violation of the Inv is to co-operate with the police department. We have the best police department in the United States and I will work hand in hand to wipe out law lessncss if the citizens will sup port it..
 Commissioner Harrison: 2
 .The ordinance is too sweeping. I don't know that this would deal with the emergency that has arisen. Without casting nbout to see whnt effect my vote will have on my political future, I am going to vote the way my conxcieuce directs.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07

the invitation of tho Travellers Luncheon club to send three repre- sentatives to the luncheon Saturday to get together on a plan for tie immediate erection of a city audi torium.
 The luncheon program of the Ki- wanis was opened by several stunts put on by members of the Boys club, including a three-round box ing bout that apparently was ap- preciated. Dave Evans conducted the program of the boys, the object being to remind the Kiwanians that drive would be inaugurated Sat- urday for the benefit of the Boys club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Italian Gun Battle
 Will Be Aired Today
 InCourt Before Fort

Details of an Italian street fight at Thomas last December in which Tony sinoo was killed will be aired in the trial of Tony Scarboto which began late yesterday afternoon in criminal court. He Is charged with murder in connection with the kill Ing. The case will be continued this morning before Judge William F. Fort.
 Two sons of sinoo took part in the battle and Scarboto was shot in the arm. 1t is stated. Sinoo died few days later of bullet wound said to have been inflicted by Scarboto. Ac- cording to testimony the trouble arose following participation in a card game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
aAIN DELAYS CROP

Ashviiie, June 6.-(Spe cial.) )--Con- tinued rain in this section has thrown the crops from two to three weeks late. Along the public highway be- tween Ashvilie and St. Clair there are some pretty stands of cotton and corn on the upland. but in many places where tho best corn is produced in the iowlands the grain has not yet been sowed nor the ground turned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
UnderDorId Interested
 m Naros' Murder Trial
EmbaImer Describes Pistol Wound in Dead Mans Back and Knife Wound in Breast; Physician Says Bullet En- tered Spine

With the courtroom packed to capacity by a morbid crowd of curiosity seekers. made ur chiefly
 of women of the underworld and
 linen of Ieisure,- the case against
 Edna Naros icharged with the
 death of Ralph J. Roberts, contin- , ned yesterday before Judge H. P.
 Hefiin in criminal court with six
 witnesses examined during the
 day.
 Walter K. MeAdory, city detective who answered the call to the resort at 14o1 Eighth avenue when Roberts met his untimely end, testified that Edna Marc told him Roberts was at tempting to gain entrance into their place when she fired the fatal shot The *glass in the front door of the place was cracked. the officer stated but declared when he returned from neadquarters on his second visit f., the place the entire panel had been removed.
 Blood Stains in House
 Stains resembling blood were also found in one of the rooms said to nave been occupied by the callers at the place that night, the detective testified, which semed to bear out the contention of the state that Robert. was being entertained in the house as his companion testified when inc iight started which eliminated in his death ''' -'''
 Bullet Wound in Back
 Roberts was found on the outside or the house with a bullet wound in ms pack. knife wound In his brea st an ano several scratches and bruises on
 W. B. Helton. city detective and companion of McAdory. corroboratad the testimony of the latter iron, tbs time they reached the place. found Hooerts dead and their second visi, 10 the place after Edna and Ali Marc had been placed in the city iaiI charged with the crime.
 Embaimer Testffses
 Henry Ed Warner, embaImer ,j Johns Undertaking establishment cross-examined as to the wound. or Roberts body. testified that the dead man has bullet wound in the hack wound that looked like a knife cut In his breast and bruises on th. face
 J. D. Lee, motorman. and L. D. sum- merlin conductor on the North Bes- semer car line. testified that Roberts ana Felton R. Corn rode on their car on the night of the murder. pr. cJeve Seay of Pratt City testified as to the wounds of Roberts. stating that th. outlet took effect In his spinal column.
 More than 25 witnesses are to he examined In the case. Attorney John Altman for the defense and Roderick Beddow. special prosecutor, are close ly contesting every point.
 May stoner State Witness
 May Stoner, one Of the IeadIn1 state witnesses, was present outside The courtroom yesterday, and If i. probable that she will he called to the stand today. She Is not living with the sNaros now. but has since the tragedy left the resort and gone to her home in Anniston. All Marc. who co-defendant charged with mur- der also in connection with the slav- ing of Roberts, is a witness in hi, wife's case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued yes- terday to Il white couples as fol- lows:
 H. A Bowron and Miss Francis Casey Glenn. Steve Bartony and Miss Stella Boyd.
 c. W. Booth, New Orleans. and Miss Nell Anida Wade.
 Samuel G. Hardy and Miss odacier E. Palmer.
 M. L. Naremore. EnsIey. and Mss Ruby Copeland.
 M. H. Jackson and Miss May Lil- liam Carter.
 Paul J. wilders. Ensley. and Miss Susie Dell Ray.
 Harry Lee Arnold and Miss Maude l.. Hardy.
 c. R. Porter and Miss Tenysie Ann Roberts.
 William Hosea Crow and Miss Mary Edith Thompson.
 John A. Kicker and Mrs. Annie May Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
 MINER STRICKEN ON WAY HOME FROM DAYS WORK

While on his way home from work, Scott Carroll, miner. of Cardiff, near Pinkey City. dropped dead about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Coroner J. D. Russum Investigated and stated that death was due to heart failure. Carroll worked in the Blossberg mines and had walked about mile toward home when he was stricken dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
DEWs GAINS FREEDoM

Thomas c. Dcws, Jr., former fed eral prohibition officer. wal freed yesterday or charge of issuing a worthless check. By consent of So- licitor Joseph R. Tate. the case was mol pressed by Judge H. P. Heflin on payment of cost. He was charged with uttering worthless che to L. T. Goodwin on the First National bank for $125.
 Dew was recently found not guilty when tried charge of forging the names of MT. and Mrs. J. o. Peebles to his own bond for appear a in the Tidm> re -urder case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
TAYLOR TO CoyyrNTIox

Marvin Taylor. city comptroller, will attend the annual conventior of city comptroiIers in Colorado Springs. June 2o-23, 1t became known at commissioners meeting yester- day afternoon.
 The commission voted to give xr Iayior leave of absence and pay his expenses to attend the conven- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
NEGRO MAsoNs rURcHAsr SITE

Ihree lots on the northwest cor ner Of Seventeenth street and Fourth avenue, north, were purchased yester- oay by the negro grand lodge of Ma sons from S. M. Bernheim, IT. R. Ierry and Mrs. Laura L. Mcconnell Tor consideration of seo,0o0.
 Fans are being perfected, it is stated, for the erection of a negro masonic hall on the property, which IS known as lots IS. IS and 20 in block s3 It fronts 100 feet on Fourtn avenue and 14o feet on Sew enteenth street. The deed is made out to the trustees of the endow- ment department of the Grand I,odr. of Masons of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Mother III, Cloe
 Informed by Wire

Are AsM Minnie MacCormacI< and Joseph T. Scott in Birming- hanf
 Comn,issioner C1oe received . letter from J. w. Macdonald, merchant At veybcna, that Mrs. H. A. BraEseIl. mother of Scott and Mrs. Macdonald, was danger ously Ill.
 ssThey are needed at home," the letter reads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
WALTER MILLER HERE
Candidate Fo rSecretary of State
 Says His Majority Growing

Walter F. Miller of Tuscumbia, editor of the Colbert County Reporter, and candidate for secretary of state, is in the city. having come down from Athens and Cullman where he found things in excellent shape and his friends active.
 MT. Miller says he finds the people interested in politics and many can didates for county and state offices are extremely busy. He has just com pleted a tour of about 25 counties and reports his majority growing.
 MT. Miller will spend several days In the Birmingham district before going to points in the southern part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
HOLD ExAMINATTON

Mobile, June 6.-(Special. )--A state examination for graduate nurs- es will be held at the nurses home at tho Mobile Infirmary. opening to- morrow morning at SIS o'clock and continuing for two days.' The ex- aminations will be conducted by Miss Helen Mclean of Birmingham. presi- dent of the state examining board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
GRAND JURY CONFINES

The Jefferson county grand jury convenes at o'clock this morning for . three days session. It Will then make a final report and be dis charged Another grand jury will be organized during the first week rf TuIy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
ALL DAY SING AT M'CoRMAcK

Big preparations are being made for an all day singing to be held on June Is at Mccormack, two miles beyond Robbins Cross Roads. Trucks will be provided for those going from tho city. Persons intending to go should call Main 52o5 and notify A. A. Vines so that arrangements may be made for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF

Glee Eshelman was awarded verdict for $1.5oo against the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company by jury yesterday before Judge c. B. Smith in circuit court. Esheiman sustained broken ribs and was struck by a Tidewater car in September. 1919. He sued for s1o.- 900 damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07

The oldest known bank notes were issued in China 2.S37 years before the Christian era.
The Winslow mail., 1922-12-15
There is No Water" /"
in Santa Fe Stock
President Storey issues another Statement,
of Interest to Santa Fe Patrons

The charge is that the railroads asking
on "watered stock.
Congress undertook ascertain the facts through the Vaua
ton Act which introduced by Senator LaF gillette The
Interstate Commerce Commission has been conducting this
valuation years. and the following elements consd
ered of reproduction in the years 9 to 1910, cost or
reproduction less Depreciation original cost other values and
clements Stocks and bonds earning capacity have
not been considered.
From all the data available the Interstate Commerce Com
miss has found
Valuation of all the railways 1920. SIS, 900 100000
Net capitalization of all the railways
December 81, 1919. 16,939,515,522
Value above capitalization. S 1850, O,4S4,47S
Otherwise stated the value of the railroads is TWO BILLION
DOLLARS in the face of all stocks and bonds
present ay unit prices had been used the would be far
greater.
This should dispose of the question of watered stocks
But recently reference has been made the valuation that
railroads have succeeded putting the Interstate
The valuation work the Santa re
is nearly completed and know that have not put
thing the Interstate Commerce Commission On the
contrary believe that the Interstate Commerce
has been overstct rules and methods OF valuation and
that as has greatly undevaued railroad
When the work is completed water will De found IN
Santa Fe stock.
W. B. STOREY, President
The Atchson. Topeka and Santa Fe Railway system
The Winslow mail., 1922-12-15
NEW COLD DRINKS FLAYORED
WITH APPLE NOW POSSIBLE

Now comes apple ice cream, or rath-
er the flavOring that makes it possible
A. synthetic apple oil that possesses
the aroma of ripe aples has been pre-
pared by DR.. F. B. Power and Y. *.
Chestnut, of the Bureau of Chemis-
try, United States Department OF
Agriculture, and a public service pat
ent has been granted for the process.
Doctor Power, who has been work
ing since 1920 on the problem of pro-
ducing this oil synthetically, bases
his product on chemical investigations
of the odorous constituents of apples.
His preparation has the merit OF hav-
ing no substance in it that does not
occur naturally in the apple. In this
it differs from other artificially pre-
pared flavors
The bureau has prepared most
palatable carbOnated beverage with
the apple oil as its fIavoring consti-
tuent. Doctor Power says that the
oil. being volatile, may not be used in
the preparation of food products that
have to be heated, but is especially
suitable for flavoring cold drinks and
ice cream.