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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
J. s. READY ID
 TAKE ACTION IN
 DYNAMIT|NG CASE
U. S. District Attorney Only Awaiting Tangible Evidence, Says Statement From of-
 ficiaIs Yesterday

In the event that tangible evidence regarding the identity of the parties guilty of dynamiting the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad on Tuesday and Thursday of this week is submitted to the office of the United States district attorney every resource within the power Of the attorney will be used to bring about the arrest and conviction, was the gist of a statement made by or ficials of that office yesterday. Or ficials of the office in the absence of the district attorney, stated that nothing regarding the dynamiting has so far been brought to their attention. and that the matter Is still in the hands of railroad, military and county authorities.
 W. E. Smith, superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville, declared yesterday that while he has every available detective of the railroad forces at work on the case, they have so far been unable to unearth any clue regarding the identity of the guilty parties. Neither Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield nor Col w. E. Bare have been able to arrive at any con clusion regarding the attempts at the destruction of life and property.
 Fourth Injunction Issued
 Fearing that attempts such as have been made against the Louisville and Nashville railroad, would be used against them, formal complaint was filed in the United States dis trict court yesterday by officials of the Southern railway against strik- CTS picketing men near their shops in North Birmingham, which re- suited In temporary restraining or- der being issued from the court, pro- .hibiting pickets in the vicinity of the shops. This order Is directed against tho International Association of Machinists and will be continued in effect until August 2s, when hearing will be held before Judge w. I. Grubb. Bond In the sum of $10,000 was filed in the court for the issuance of the restraining order.
 The restraining order granted the Southern yesterday was the fourth of its kind issued in Birmingham since the strike of the machinists on July 1. the others being issued to the Frisco. Illinois Central and the Louisville and Nashville. Hearings on the other three restraining orders were set for yesterday, but were continued by mutual agreement un- til August 2S, at which time all four orders will be aired in court, or else dissolved prior to or on that date.
 Friday was generally quiet, strik- ing employees being content with marking time, while officials of the roads hold the same attitude. off cials of the Southern declared that they are still soliciting labor and skilled mechanics to be used in their shops, as are other roads under op- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
BUSINESS CLUB HAS
 INTERESTING MEETING, ADOPTS CONSTITUTION

At the American Business club meeting yesterday, President William L. White announced that the club in Nashville held it's first meeting this week and that National Field Secre- tary Duff c. Lewis would next go to Louisville. Richmond, and then to Washington. where clubs will be or ganized.
 The loca club has adopted It's con- stitution and bylaws and is now get ting down to business. Hunter Wal lace suggested that the American Business club should get behind the community chest proposition, and on motion the matter was referred to the civic committee for action.
 The local American Business club. consisting of aggressive young busi- ness men, stands for constructive service. and within the next few days expects-sto enter into a progressive program, looking to the interest of building Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
SH0PMEN'S SIDE OF STRIKE CONTROVERSY
 HEARD BY CIWTANS

J. F. Busby, representative of the sub shops craft of the allied trades council, and former employe of the Louisville and Nashville Boyles shops. addressed the Civitan club yesterday upon invitation to present the striking craftsmen's contention of their rights which were contested by the various roads and which brought on the strike of shopmen throughout the country.
 Mir. Busby gave an interesting dis course on the subject and declared that others like himself did not hold any feeling of rese ntment against the officials of the various roads. be- cause of actions which he says com pelled them to strike, but their ac- tion came following the refusal Of the roads to accede to the rulings of the railroad labor board on all decisions.
 The club did not take any action following his delineation of causes which grew up to the strike, and an nouncement was made that repre- sentative of the railroads would be invited to address the membership next Friday, in order that the mem bers might view from both sides the one question which is perhaps up- permost in the minds of many throughout the nation today.
 J. R. Thomas of Albertville was a guest of the club also yesterday and made few remarks on the success of the new club recently chartered at that place.
 Commissioner W. E. Dickson was scheduled to address the club or the municipal sewerage system. bu: this speech was deferred until later date to allow him more time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
$1, 400 FOR THE AIR SQUADRON TOSTART FINANCE CAMPAIGN
Special Committee Named to Assure Completion of Roberts Field
 Work

When the members of the 1s5th Observation squadron gathered for their biweekly drill last night they were treated to a substantial sur prise In tn eform of checks amount ing to $1.4oo. representing contribu- tions that had been raised by Landers Sevier. president of the Alabama Manufacturers association and a member of the aviation committee of the Chamber of Commerce, during the absence of the squadron in Montgom- cry.
 The checks, which ranged in size from $100 to S5e0, were from various manufacturers of the district and were part of fund of s13,000 that is yet to be raised to complete grad ing of the flying field and erect suit able buildings for administering the work of the squadron. The total need ed was $50,000, of which S37,000 has been raised.
 Among these latest checks was one for $500 gwen by David Roberts, Jr., for his mother. Mrs. David Roberts. In letter that accompanied the check MT. Roberts stated that his mother had wanted to do something
  did not know in what way she could help, and that it was, therefore, a pleasure to thus assist the squadron in it's efforts to become established on a well equipped, working basis. Roberts field was named after Lieut.. A. Meredyth Roberts. son of Mrs. David Roberts, who lost his life in the aviation service near the close of the war.
 
 Chamber of Commerce was appointed by President Moore of the chamber to sponsor the 1S5th Observation squadron and to take charge of rais- ing the necessary funds. At meet ing of this committee, held in the Chamber of Commerce yesterday at noon, plans were made to carry through the financial needs of the squadron by canvass among the peo- pie of Birmingham at an early date. It is planned to make a call upon each business man of the city for a definite amount in keeping with his means. Chairman Moffett requests a spontaneous response.
 This committee, of which c. A Moffett. president of the Gulf States Steel company. is chairman, com. prises, among others, the following of Birmingham leading citizens:
 J. W. Donnelly, vice chairman; Karl Landgrebe, vice chairman; Rick Woodward, vice chairman Col. Wal ter E. Bare. J. Mercer Barnett, H. T., Bartlett, Morris w. Bush, J. E. Chap pell, George Gordon Crawford, Harry Coffin. Dan B. Dimmick, W. Thorn ton Estes, c. T. Fairbairn, J. Knox Fleming, Walter B. Fowlkes, Charles R. Hilty, B. H. Hartsfield, R. I. In. gals, c. E. Ireland, James J. Johns. John l.. Kaul, Dr. B. S. Lester, J. H. Loveman, Thomas w. Martin, Hugh Morrow, R. S. Munger, c. A. Moffett. J. w. Mcqueen, J. R. McWane, Dr. J. s. McLester, W. D. Nesbitt, J. S. Pevear, w. V. M. Robertson. Jr.. F. J. Rowe, B. A. Smallman. L. Sevier, C. NJ. Stanley, J. T. Stokely. Macklin Smith, Col. T. o. Smith, H. E. Smith. H. G. Seibels. O. G. Thurlow, Maj. E. M. Tutwiler. pr. Cunningham Wilson, S. l.. Yerks. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
-YOU-ENTER
 SYSTEM PROTESTED
White Patrons Object to Meth- cd in Use on North Blr-
 mingham Line

5TH Racial disturbances which loom on the horizon Is seen in the continued use of the pay-as-you-enter system in use on the North Birmingham line and vigorous efforts will be under taken by the commissioner of public utilities to have the system discon- tinued, Commissioner William L.. Harrison declared yesterday. follow ing receipt of letter from the man ager of the traction company deny ing the request of the public utilities commissioner, who some time ago re- quested discontinuance of the sys- tenn.
 Vigorous protests have been reg istered by residents of North Bir- mingham because of having to come into contact with negro passengers on the line by being forced to enter the same compartment on passing through the car.
 Another reason advanced by white patrons of the traction line is that often negro passengers have been subjected to slurring remarks and other insults while negro passengers wait to allow women passengers to board the cars.
 'The system has been in effect or the North Birmingham line but a few months" said Manager J. s. Pevear, in his letter to Commissioner Harri- son yesterday. land we feel that within a short time after the train crews and the public have become accustomed to it, they will apprec1- ate the benefits. as has been the case on the other lines on which the sys- tenn has been in operation"
 West End has similar protests be- cause of the new system. although the conditions there do not appear to be so acute as the North Birming- ham line. The West End Civic Inn provement league, however, is en- deavoring to effect a change.
 Meanwhile. negotiations have not been broken off, Commissioner Harrison said, even though develop ments later may be expected to grow tense and racial disturbances enSue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
NEW WHITE WAY
 SEEMS ASSURED City Only Has to Say Word When Actual Work Will
 Begin on Project

Birfninghams newest white way project is now believed assured. All , that now remains Is for action of the city to be brought to bear in com pliance with an agreement which was recently made with the Civitan club for maintenance of the improvement for a period of five years to insure the construction of the system.
 A Civitan committee. headed by P. Y. Whitman, has worked earnestly and diligently for some months past in wiping away all barriers standing in tn epath of the proposed improve ment. This has necessitated more de- tail work than was at first thought but the committee continued faith fully on until the project has reached the last stage.
 All that now remains before work actually starts is for the city to say the word. which will perhaps be done when the body meets next Tuesday
 The white way proposal calls for the erection of high-powered Mazda type towers on either side of the once famous Fifth avenue from Eighteenth street to the Terminal station. This improvement would eliminate the unsightly trees and posts which now are an eyesore to the street. Already business houses have made their homes along the avenue and with the improvement contemplated, it IS expected the once fashionable residential district will be turned into a business center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
BOOZE WELL HIDDEN
 IN OLD APPLE TREE,
 BUT IT IS LOCATED

Alleged bootleggers may soon come to the conclusion that they cannot hide their contraband wares from De- tectives Bob Patton and Jake McGill. Due to the hawk-eyes of the former, Annie Scott, A. A. Dennison and J. P. Matthews, all of SIS Seventeenth street, south, were under bond yes- terday afternoon following the find- ing of six half-pints of whisky in water pipe concealed in the fork of an old apple tree in the back yard Of the residence, according to the offi- cers.
 Detective Patton stated that In his wandering search about the premises for the whisky. his eye happened to catch that water pipe, which was con- structed of lead and apout five incnca in diameter. partly concealed fro. view in one of the uppermost forKs of the tree. After "shinning" up tho tree and taking a look at the pipe. he claims to have found six half-pints.
 o. B. Haymon and c. D. Philpot. both of 1911 Park avenue, were ar rested in the house where the raid was made by the two detectives. charged with visiting a house where 1iouor is sold. The case will be aired in police court this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
GAS IS REDUCED
 SCENTS IN CITY New Rate to Local Consumers Is to Be 85 Gents Per
 1000 Feet

Appearance of William L. Harri- son, commissioner of public utilities, and W. J. Wynn, city attorney, be- fore the state public service com mission July 5, yesterday resulted in the lowering of gas rates for the Birmingham consumers are now pay ing per 10000 cubic feet for by product gas.
 Information of the return to the old contract price was contained in g. letter to the city commission yes- terday. The old contract, which has been held in abeyance until the first 100000 cubic feet were consumed has been reached, according 70 in- formation from the gas company. goes into effect as relates to the lower rate for the month of August.
 Schedule for gas consumers under the old plan of 93 cents for the first 10000 cubic feet is superseded by the S5 cent rate and 75 cents for the second 10000; 65 cents for the third and 55 cents for all number of cubic feet in excess of 30,0O0, Only per cent discount for bills paid before the 10th of the month is now al lowed by the company. against 10 per cent before the operation of the new rates.
 With the-.announeement of reduced rates in- gas, citizens may reasonably expect lower car fares, accordiii g to encouragement of Frank P. Morgan, commissioner-e elect who says, how ever. little can be expected before the new commission is inducted into office in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
|. OF |. CHANGES
 ID BE PROPOSED
Division of Membership Into Groups, Each With Direc-
 tors, Is Plan Sought

That the Chamber of Commerce may be a still more representative group in line with the policies that have been developing that character, the bylaws committee of the chamber has recommended that the chamber mem bership be divided into six groups, and that each group be represented on the board of directors.
 The plan In detail is that the mem bers be distributed into the following groups: Retail merchants. wholesale merchants. manufacturers, profess sional men, real estate, financial and insurance and miscellaneous. Each of these groups Is to elect three mem bers of the board of directors, serv- ing one, two and three years. The board will consist of IS members and each of the groups will have equal voice on the board.
 Another change recommended by the bylaw committee is that the board be empowered to elect the president from the membership at large instead of being confined in that choice to the board of directors.
 George w. Yancey Is whipping these proposed changes in the by laws into shape, after which they will be submitted to the board of direc- tors for their approval. In case the board approves, which is believed certain. the membership at large will hold a referendum and in case their vote Is in the affirmative the changes will go into effect.
 The following new members of the Chamber Of Commerce have been elected: Simon Hubig company, Vice Undertaking company, Bon Ton Bill Hard Parlor, Virginia Bridge and Iron company. Central Milk company. Empire Hotel company, Dixie Incan- descent Lamp company and Southern Store Fixture company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19

els of good time and plenty of pep os- fore the evening comes to close, and the new members squeeze their entertainers hands good night, Kos ervations will be made through Miss Estelle Patton or by calling the office at Main 55s1.
 Next thing toward the winters program was the decision to hold bazaar the first week of December just fore Christmas. Last year the bazaar didn't last but three days, but $500 was realized. All the girls of the organization turn to and make. or contribute pretty articles to be sold-maybe number of things. The public-and they themselves--pur- chase; and not only does the bazaar help to solve the Christmas prob lens, but it helps members to buy a lot of gifts never purchasable In stores.
 WiH Profit by Mistakes
 Our mistakes last year." said Miss Lulu Tyus, will teach us how to make a greater success of the ba- zaar this year, so that by the time the money is counted up we ought to be bloated millionaires. Our plans are ambitious and on a much broader scale than last seasolfy-- our first effort"
 The meeting wound up with dis cussion as to how the members are to get to the national convention at Portland. Ore, next year. Several expressed their determination to go. but It could not be decided whether they preferred to go by rail, by automobile-or, at the serious sug- gestion of several, by airplane. The groups going to Chattanooga had such a good time few weeks ago their dreams are running high about the coming conclave. Discussions Of getting there were so frequent 1t Is possible, that some really unique plan of going in a body will be evolved.
 Because so many of the members are yet away on their vacations, plans concerning educational classes to be maintained at headquarters this season were not decided upon. Some interesting and beneficial work will be done, however. The majority of winter nights down at the club give faithful "reminiscences of school days when old and young gather around big tables at home after supper and earnestly apply themselves to cas S. ing knowledge through everything from geometry to higher lessons in mythology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
MUSICAL SOCIETY TO
 CONVENE AUG. 25-27

The regular annual convention of the B. F. White Sacred Harp Musi- cal society of Alabama will be held on the fourth floor of the Fraternal hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday. August 25, 26 and 27. and not .n the courthouse. as previously announced The Fraternal hall is on Third ave- nue between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets. and is one of the most desirable locations in the city. One of the great conventions ever held Is expected. according to J. T. Thompson. H. E. Borough and A. F. Lokey, trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
PR|OR|T|ES NOT AFFECTING COAL
 SITUATION HERE
Mines Permitted to Ship Where They Please After Filling Cars For Railroad
 and Utility Use

From what can be gathered. pri- critics are not affecting the local coal situation. It was cars and mo- tive power. Now 1t is motive power. Every mine Is allowed to ship. to whom 1t wishes after it has filled the cars placed there for railroad use and utilities. Where mine has un- assigned cars. 1t can ship where 1t will.
 The congestion of loaded cars does not amount to as much as Is apparently the case,' said well in formed coal man yesterday. The accumulation Is reported at 1000 to 5.ooo cars The normal daily move ment at this time Is 1,So0 to 2,o0o cars. It follows that the loaded cars could be moved In a couple of days if every effort was bent in that direc- tion and placing cars at mines was stopped one to two days"
 Poor Judgment Charged
 Ono large coal operator said: Some of the railroads. not all. are very foolishly using a lot of loco motive power placing a car here and a car there at the small fair weather mines. while the same power could place strings of cars at larger mines. The result is two fold, loss of rev enue by the railroads in getting few CT loads to carry out and a loss in production and failure to meet the demand"
 The western roads are taking the usual quantity of coal, it is under stood. The western demand. 1t ap- pears, will maintain at its present level for some time. Granted the cars and locomotives, the Alabama coal production would make records that would put all prior records in the shade. Present production Is at the rate off 400. .ooo tons week. com pared with a normal average of 325.000 tons.
 Several industrial concerns arc making record coal productions. One very large producer has increased output every week this month.
 Coal Lower
 Further investigation of retail prices for domestic coal confirms the first report made by The Age Her aid. Coal is delivered by -etail yards into cellars at s150 to s2 under the prices charged for same grades at this time last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
AUTO THEFT CHARGED
Buying and Receiving Stolen Proper
 ty Also Charged to Morgan

James Morgan, 5309 Tenth avenue, north, is being held under bond. of $500 charged with grand larceny of an automobile from George H. Salt gers, Southside resident, and also with buying, receiving, concealing or aid- ing in concealing stolen property.
 Morgan was arrested by Detectives J. B. Patterson and H. c. Peveler dur ing the earlier part of the week in connection with the theft of the car. which was stolen on Friday, August Il. Morgan is alleged by the detec- tives to have been involved in an att tempt to sell the car, which resulted in his arrest. Morgan is said by Pat terson to be parole violator, having been sent up from Jefferson county several years ago for the theft of an automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-19
ALIENS ADMITTED
 TOC|T|zENSH|P
Many European Countries Represented at Natural
 izati0n Hearing

A number of a1eins who claimed exemption from military service in the United States army, during the World war on account of foreign birth, were denied citizenship at the final hearing for naturalization held yesterday before Judge w. l. Grubb. Three applicants who presented their service records as soldiers were accepted.
 There were In the neighborhood of of one hundred applicants for final citizenship papers at the hearing yes terday. and practically every Euro pean nation was represented. Of this number forty nine applicants were admitted to full citizenship. eleven were dismissed for cause other than the claims of exemptions. while several were passed on account of irregularities in filing their papers.
 John 0. Hendry. of Washington. naturalization examiner conducted the hearing before Judge Grubb.