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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Tuscaloosa Citizens
 Lndorse Bill Brandon For
 Gouernor At Mass Meeting

election to be held on the Sth of August. 1922.
 And whereas, Judge Brandon has demonstrated by his long and faith full service as public servant, as member of the state legislature, as state auditor and probate judge of Tuscaloosa county. his ability as a public servant and his fidelity to the people in the administration of every trust to him committed.
 And whereas, we recognize him to be a man of the highest Christian character and have the utmost faith and confidence in his desire and ability to give the people of Alabama an administration of the affairs of the state government that will be noted for It's policy of econ omy and It's adherence to the rule of the people by keeping the government In all it's departments In the hands of the people.
 Therefore, be 1t resolved by the citizens, of Tuscaloosa county in mass meeting embled. that we do hereby unreservedly endorse the candidacy of Judge Brandon for governor; that We do hereby pledge to him our un- divided and enthusiastic support, be- lieving that in his election the state will be assured that the government will he put back into the hands of the people. and that 1t will be adminis- tered with due regard to every econ omy consistent with the development and progress of this great state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
NAROS WILL FACE MURDER CHARGE
 IN CIRCUIT COURT
Alleged Slayers of Ralph Rob- erts to Stand Trial This Week-0ther Capital
 Cases Are Set

Seven murder cases are set for trial during the coming week in the criminal division of circuit court. Ths first one to come up tomorrow will be that of Ali and Edna Marc, charged with the murder of Ralph J. Roberts of Pratt City, who was found fatally stabbed and shot near the front yard of the Marc resort, 1to1 Eighth avenue, north, on the morn ing of March IS. Both are out on bond.
 Force Myers will be called upon to answer charge of killing Ike Jones in a deserted house near East Lake last July. The case of Tony Scar boto. charged with staying Tony Sinoo of Thomas, which was passed at the last capital week, is also set for hearing. Others to face murder charges are Frank Holland, Louis Davis and James Robertson.
 Three cases of grand larceny. em- bezzlement and false pretense against G. NJ. Raynard are set for trial during the week. He is uc- cused of falsely obtaining ss,614.55 from j. B. Turner of Columbiana s335 from L. ". Young of 1900 Eleventh avenue, south, and SiVo from Mark A Shoemaker of 22s6 Third avenue. north, on the repre- sentation that he was organizing a firm known as the Finance company.
 T, c. Dews, Jr., recently freed on charge of forgery, will be called upon during the week to face a charge of issuing a worthless check.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04

Resolutions heartily endorsing tho candidacy of Judge ". w. Brandon for governor of Alabama were unan- imously adopted at mass meeting of citizens yesterday in his home town of Tuscaloosa. Those present pledged their support to him as a faithful public servant, who. if elect ed, will put the government back in the hands of the people"
 F. D. McArthur of Birmingham. chairman of the northern district campaign committee, addressed the assemblage in behalf of Judge Bran don's campaign. At the conclusion of the meeting a "Brandon-for govern or organization" was perfected in the county with Judge H. B. Foster as chairman and Mrs. Battle Searcy, secretary.
 Judge Brandon. In his campaign over the state will speak at big rally at Courtland, Lawrence county. tomorrow. Tuesday he will address meetings in Guntersville and Albert vile and on Wednesday he will be in Birmingham as one of the speakers at the convention of the state hotel men.
 The resolution passed at the meet ing follows:
 Whereas. Our distinguished fel- low citizen, Judge w. W. Brandon, has offered himself as a candidate for the democratic nomination as governor of the state of Alabama. subject to the action of the primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
IRA VELERS PLAN CIVIC
 COUNCIL LOOKING FOR
 ACTION ON AUDITORIUM

MOVEMENT launched yesterday afternoon which leaders 6A declare firing real ongrnge shot toward speedy city auditorium Birmingham that will be large of the needs of fagrong city.
 Travellers Protective association luncheon the Hman resolution introduced by Dr. C. w. Shrop shire line other civic organizations formidable get auditorium for the city in the immediate future. -
 The resolution followed brief but enthusiastic dscusson which apparently hit keynote of hope anticipation of early action for erection of auditorium.
 Birmingham should auditorium enough attract big Louis and Ceveand said Thomas L. Cannon If had suitable south tions and meetings of this nature"
 The resolution adopted reads as follows:
 Resolved committee of three be appointed by chair to confer with other organizations of the city provide and for the erection of auditorium"
 The committee appointed and by whom the resolution signed Dr. Courtney w Shropshire, chaman F. Walter Mills Thomas appointed secretary committee
 Next Saturday o'clock luncheon the Travelling club which all of the organization will be invited be represented the meeting be held principally for the purpose calling meeting possible for the erection of an auditorium
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Harrison Continues Interest in Control
 Of Public Utilities

Urgent requests that they line up with Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile in an effort to return control of local utilities to city authorities Commissioner William L. Harrison yesterday sent out letters to mayors and heads of practically every city in the state. calling attention to the fact that they had not aligned themselves in this important movement.
 Some time ago letter was mailed to each city head asking them to form an organization with Birming- ham and other cities looking to amending the public service act, that control of street railways, water works, power companies and other local utilities would be taken from the state body and returned to local control.
 Already nearly a dozen of the larger cities have pledged support in the fight and the letters yesterday were to line up as many more as pos- sible to make the fight in the legis- iature next January for local gov ernment of these utilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04

| our plant located at Tarrant City, four miles northeast of Birmingham. Construction work will begin imme- diatcly and within the next five or six months tho addition to the plant should be producing coke. This will give us an annual coke production of approximately s65. 900 tons of high grade low ash, low sulphur coke. This coke production means a total coal consumption of approxi- mately b50.000 tons of coal a year. Our yield of by products would run approximately as follows:
 Coal tar, 6.05o,ooo gallons; Sulphur of Ammonia, 15,5oo,0o0 pounds; light oils. 2,060.ooo gallons.
 The light oils will be marketed in the form of c. P. BenIol. 90 per cent. Benzol. motor fuel, dry clean CTS Benzol, with some production of solvent naptha, tolol. xylol, etc.
 This addition to our plant gives the largest coke production, with corresponding by-product yield, of any strictly commercial coke oven plant anywhere in the south and southeast"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
KIWANIS CLUB HOLDS
 INTERESTING MEET

Troy, June )-The Xii wants club held a splendid luncheon Thursday afternoon. Nicknames were voted on and hereafter Fred Tender son will be called "Frigxly." from his curly locks; Dr. T. D. Cowles, famous fox hunter, will be known as Foxy and Grady Johnson. druggist, Tan lac."
 Price Foster introduced s. H. Elan. Rotarisn. as his guest, stating that he had brought "the next secretary of state" which announcement brought forth the heartiest applause.
 q. S. Bernard and F. H. Perry were introduced by F. P. Folmar as his guests.
 Miss Sara Rives of Athens, teacher of oratory at the Birmingham Southern, was introduced by her brother -in-law. Prof. Herbert Savage of the s. W. S., and gave two splen- did readings.
 The club voted to name commit tee to work with the Rotary commit tee in getting all of the merchants to close their stores for the after noon of Juno 12, in order that every ono may be free to see the opening of Troy's baseball season when An dalusia and Troy cross bats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
PANDORA WELCOMES VISITING NOEL LES ON SUNSET I O J R
Imperial Potentate Cutts, Ac- companied by Georgia Mo- bles, Stops Over on Long
 Pilgrimage West

With eloquent speakers and pa- rades and music. Zamora Temple welcomed sister temples. Alec of sa- vannah and Al Sihah of Macon, yes terday, on their pilgrimage across the continent to San Francisco
 The special train bearing Imperial Potentate Ernest A. Cutts, and the two Shrine parties reached Birming- ham at 11:45 and were met at Ter minal station by Zamora divan. band. patrol, charters, degree team, and a large number of nobles. AS the train pulled in Zamora baud played Dixie" to the cheers and shouts of the hun dreds of Shriners and their ladies.
 After a parade through the city streets a reception and banquet was given at the Tutwiler ballroom.
 Eli Shortridge. potentate of Za- mora, welcomed Imperial Potentste Cutts and visiting nobles and the imperial potentate responded with an eloquent address in whict he told of the work being done in the United States by the Shrine. He told of the new childrens hospital at Shreve- port, of which the corner stone was recently laid, and said that within & few months little tots would be turned out cured from this institu- ton.
 Judge Hugh A. Locke and Hugo l.. Black also made addresses. Past potentate of Al Sihah; Henry Roberts Judge Davis Freeman declared they were glad to be recipients of Za- morals hospitality.
 Other prominent nobles in the wis., ting party were R. B. Huber, po- tentate of Alec: c. A. McAllister. potentate of Al Siah; Henry Roberts and F. E. Fletcher. past potentates of Egypt Temple, Tampa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
HOWELL TAKES APPEAL
 FROM 15-YEAR SENTENCE

Notice of apeal to the supreme court was given yesterday by att torneys for Walter Howell sentenced to Is years in the penitentiary on 8 charge of staying Oliver s. Scott at Oak Grove several weeks ago. A charge of assault with intent to mur- der Is still pending against him in circuit court in connection with the shooting of Willis Clark at the same time Scott was slain.
 Judge H. P. Heflin yesterday over ruled the motion of Ruth Wilkerson, negress, for q new trial. She was formally sentenced to serve 10 years in the penitentiary on a charge of robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Mine Accident Is
 Held Unauoidable;
 No Damage Awarded

Although he sued for $ioo,ooo. a jury yesterday before Judge J. B. Aird in criminal court decided that Isaac Chapman as administrator of the estate of Robert Franklin Chap man was not entitled to a penny of damages against the Railway Fuel company. Chapman was killed, it Is stated. In . mine explosion last No- vember In Walker county. In find ing for the defendant the jury held that the company was not responsi- ble for the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Linger Longer Lodge
 Accepts Plans Drawn
 For New Club House

Acceptance of the plans for the new club house, awarding the con- tract for the excavation for the new building to begin at once, raising the initiation fee. forming three new classes of membership--asso la dies and -resident-adding one new name to the board of gover- nors and a number of other inter- esting points marked the meeting of the board of directors of Linger Longer Lodge held Wednesday aft ernoon, May 31. nino Of the il mem ters of the board being in attend ance.
 Plans for the new club house were drawn by William Leslie Welton, a charter member of the club, after the
 ideas designed by It's founder, Mrs Henry F. Beaumont. The contract for the excavation work was awarded tc T. J. Stubbs. who has just fin ished the final grading for the swim. ming pool and the fish pond below the pool, work to begin as soon as weather permits.
 James T. Driver was added to tho board of governors. which now in- cludes c. B. Mccormack, Sr.. W. M Cosby. Sr., J. F. Vance, pr. c. W Lokey, C. M. Allen, Wallace Johns and Louis " Clark.
 The following committee was ap- pointed to nominate officers for the coming year. the election to be held later in June. A. R. Dearborn. Jr. chairman: Charles T. Allen, W. D. Lewis, Jr., G. B. Mccormack, Jr., c c. Harris, Junius Walthall. P. G Shook, F. H. Twining and Dr. B. D, Slbley.
 Resolutions of respect for mem bers of Linger Longer Lodge whose death has occurred since it's founda- ton April 24. 1922, were adopted and their names ordered inscribed upon tho permanent records of the club. as follows:
 Laurens Bloch, F. H. Gafford, Jr., T. L. Anglin, William M. Cosby, Jr., Frank Hammond, Dr. l.. A. Crumley, J. M. Hughes. R. A. Mullins, John H. Wallace, Godfrey Goldman, Asa l. Hoyt, and Samuel s. Paul.
 The three new classes of member ship authorized by the board, with the approval of the board of gover- nors, were designated as non-voting or non participating memberships, these including non-residents; asso- ciates, and ladies' memberships. At the same time the reopenng of the charter roll for 1922, limited to 100, was approved, this having previously been authorized by the board of gov ernors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Police Locate Filling
 Station of Negro Who
 PeddIed Contraband


 Arthur Patterson, negro, arrested in the "shadow of the city hall' ear- ly yesterday morning by Sergeant Ellzey and Detective Mccombs on a charge of violating the prohibition law received a fine of $50 and cost and 30 days at hard labor from Judge Henry l.. Martin in police court, yes- terday afternoon. Patterson took an appeal to the circuit court and was released under bond.
 Sergeant Ellzey said that Patter- son has for the past few days been stealing small quantities of whiskey from the store room in the city hall where he is employed as janitor, and has been bootlegging 1t to young boys around the building. They de- tected him Friday night with three empty half pint bottles and after a sever gruelling the negro carried them to a gallon bottle on the fourth floor from where he was filling the bottles to be resold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Alabama By-Products To Build 25 OUens; a
 50 Per Cent Increase
Formal Announcement Is Made by Morris Bush, Presi dent-Work to Begin at Once and Be Com
 pleted in Four to Five Months

Alabama By-Products corporation. operators of a 50-oven Koppers by product coking plant at Tarrant City, will add 50 per cent of capacity by the immediate construction of 25 more ovens.
 This plant was secured for Bir- mingham during the war through the effort of Morris ". Bush and Ham, mond-Boyd Iron company. Completed after the armistice 1t has been a pro- nounced success It's foundry coke goes over the country and has served to establish by-product coke for foundry purposes In all markets. This applies as well to exports as to do- nestle demand.
 Speaking of the improvement Nor ris Bush, president of the Alabama By-Products corporation. said yester- day:
 Mir. Bush's Statement
 'Yes it is true, the Alabama Bly, Products corporation will increase the capacity of it's plant 50 per cont. Contract has just been closed with the Koppers company, of Pittsburs. Pa, for this 50 per cent increase to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
LOCKE WILL HEAR
 ROAD|NJUNCT|0N SOUGHT BY WHITE
Dunn Contract For Nortt 1 BessemT Road Contsruc- ton Work Comes Up For
 M Disposition Friday
ssO.s7a.o4s.ss

Bfnaa hesxfng of injunction pro- cedings brought by William L. White ensoinins the board of reve- nue from carrying out the terms of contract with the Dunn Construction company for construction of the North Bessemer road is set for a hearing Friday in chancery court. A temporary injunction holding up all work has been in force for five months. 4
 Contract for the building of tho eight mile road was lot to the Dunn company in April. 1920. for ssss.oov. Work on the highway was delayed because of trouble in selling the bonds and finally the petition for an injunction was filed in which 1t was claimed that the contract was let at war prices and that money would be wasted if its terms were complied with now. Tn demurrers filed by the board of revenue 1t is claimed that the county has no right to abrogate the contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
USE OF BELT LINE TRACKAGE IN CITY
 BEING CONTESTED
City Seeks Injunction to Pre- vent Infringements ofFran- chise Granted For
 Double Lines

In petition filed yesterday seek ing injunction, the City of Birming- ham began action in ehaneery court to restrain the Birmingham Belt railroad company from operating trains over portion of the tracks on Thirty-second street and to force the company to remove the tracks.
 No objection is raised by the city to the right of the railroad company to operate over the double tracks in the center of the street. The street contains four tracks and 1t is the street between Fifth and Eighth ave- nues for which the petition claims the company has no right -of-way.
 It is contended that the outer tracks were illegally constructed ans that the part of the street between Fifth and Eighth avenues Is being used as yard to the exclusion of ail vehicular traffic.
 All of Thirty second street, the petition recites. was deeded to the city in 1887 except. a 26-foot right -of-wsy which was deed to the Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad company Ins SlToot lS ou rect Wlue Anu tut city raises no objection to the rail- road operating over the 26-foot strip.
 The petition further states that the Highland Avenue and Belt railroad company later sold tho right-of-way to Elmer F. Whitaker, who trans ferred 1t to the present Birmingham Belt railroad company and that the latter company without deed or right of-way proceeded to construct two other tracks on the street, which they arc now using
 Pending a final hearing on the pe- tition the court Is petitioned to grant A temporary injunction enjoining the company from operating trains over the tracks in question and a decree is sought at the final hearing to force removal of the tracks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Forfeiture Entered
 By Judge Heflin tn
 Four Murder Cases

Prisoners to he tried during capital week, beginning Monday, June IF. were nrraigned yester- day before Judge H. F. Heflin and . special venire of B jurors were drawn in their presence. Those arraiGned and pleading not guilty were, Will Muslin, Alex samuels, Charles Hawkins. George Mock and Charley Nel- son. all charged with murder.
 The following defendants in murder cases are out on bond were not in court as required for the formal setting of their tfials' Leroy Nell. Will Bevils, George w. Russell and Uliman Lawler. Judge Heflin ordered . forfeit- ure on their bonds and the is- aue of warrants for their re- arrest provided they fall to np- pear when their cases are called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Great Merry Making
 h Confederate BaH
 At Southern Tuesday

in the graceful boil and in festoons which will be hung from place to place and arranged in unique style. Like snow, it's purity will dominate each decorative effect.
 There will be splendid music. light refreshments, and great fun, planned for young and old.
 The proceeds from the tickets, which arc worry reasonable In price. will 70 to worthy U. D. c. work in Alabama-schola olarships, memorials, aid to needy veterans, and other such demands.
 If people will give their usual lib- eral response, as there Is hardly any doubt they will, tho affair will be memorable in many hearts and a tidy sum will be realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Ladies to Entertain
 AtPark Deueolpment Meeting on Thursday

Ladies of the Underwood Park Im- provement association announce n attractive entertainment st the park next Thursday night.
 At that time there will be free band concert and free movie per- formance, and 1t Is expected to bring out in large numbers those who have assisted in the development work. which has been in progress at this mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Births---Deaths

Births Birth reports received at the health office June g.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Wood, E5 High land avenue. Pratt City, May 22, girl. MT. and Mrs. D. R. Howard. Bir- mingham, May 7s, boy. MT. and Mrs. c. McDuffie Parks Birmingham. May 1s. boy. MT. and Mrs. W. A. Kinney. Rspub- lie. May 1S, boy.
 MT. and Mrs. W. J. Green, Route 3. Bessemer. May 10. boy. MT. and Mrs. Wayne Finner. Bir- mingham. May %. boy.
 Deatha Hiram ". Trigg, i4i1 North street June 2. age Ss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
Old Sol May Show
 Bean,ing Face Today
 Weather Man Reports

Birmingham is promised for today fair weather. after three days of continuous showers. according to the prediction of the weather man.
 The temperature will remain about the same.
 The pressure Is rising over the Valley and Gulf sections, causing clearing weather down to the mid die Gulf coast. Shallow depressions in the Gulf of Mexico and the north Atlantic region caused rains there. which continued in places until this morning.
 There were no temperature changes of importance. the weather remain ing generally cool for the season. It is probable that fair weather will continue in Alabama through Sunday. without material change in the temp erature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
CiUic Association Seeks
 Solution For Subs titute
 To Aid Public Institutions

Believing that the people should not stop at merely defeating the bond proposals for schools and other public works but that there should be intense study to work out sub stitute. the Forum of the Civic as sociation Monday will discuss this matter with Ben w. Lacey as the leader. MT. Lacy during the past week has devoted great deal of study to the finances and school sit uation of Birmingham, has had ex- changed views with the city comp treller and leaders in opposition to the bonds and being himself a fl- nanclal expert, is expected to offer an interesting basis for discussion.
 The question of solving the emef- geney needs of the public school system of Birmingham will be dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04

cussed frankly at the Forum. The meeting will begin at the usual hour of 12:30 at the lIillman hotel
 The program committee desires to emphasize that at this meeting there will be no repetition of debates which preceded the election. It will be taken for granted 1t is pointed out in the discussion that schools of Birmingham are congested and that some solution must be attempted. The voice of the electorate on this particular question is deemed to have been settled under the law for at least I2 months succeeding the cleo ton. The same rule also applies to library, auditorium and park bonds. The discussion Is expected to hinge about some possible encouragement of the present revenue&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04

The lure of the old days of the south-this atmosphere will sur round the calico ball which Is to bc this years merry making given by the Yancey chr pter. Daughters of the Confederacy.
 Those attending. honored and re- vered and made over and flattered and loved by the daughters. will be. as especial guests. manyeold Confed- crate soldiers.
 The affair will be put on at the Southern club Tuesday night. June 6.
 Members are enthusiastic over the arrangements. The decorations will be of cotton-flower and fortune of the south-which will be used both
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-04
HILL BROTHERS OPEN
 STORE IN TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, June 3.-fSpecial.)-- The Hill Grocery store held It's for nal opening in Tuscaloosa yesterday. It is understood that this the first Hill store to be opened out the city of Birmingham. The new business Is located on the corner of Twenty third avenue and Sixth street E. H. Bozemore If Birmingham is the local manager ani x. P. Hill was present on the formal opening day.