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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
MICRObE q LOVE-
 COSTUME MESARR|VE
American Legion Production Cast Now 0utfitted in Cor
 geous Stage Attire

Having been forced to stage all dress rehearsals in make=shift cos tunes, the cast of the Legtonis play were beginning to express uneasiness owing to the delayed arrival of the regular costumes.
 owing to the delay. preparations had been made for corps of dress makers to make these costumes. some of the material having already been bought. when two express wagons drove up to the Southern club, Satur- day noon and unloaded several trunks containing the costumes.
 Having been ordered, especially and Individually, for the cast over two months ago, each one fitted perfect ly, very little alterations being nec- essary.
 The arrival of the costumes has eliminated every possible doubt. and assurance is given that the Legions play, The Microhe of Love" to be staged at the Jefferson theatre, Tues day night, May g. will be huge suc- cess. from every standpoint
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
GROCERS MEMBERSHIP
 DRIVE INCREASES

The first week of the annual roundup of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association re- suited in 5s new applications with many districts not yet covered. Di- vision No leads, having secured 4| members and District No 8, secur- ing Is members, which was 100 per cent of those called on, leads in the teams. Only 20 per cent of Division No. 1 territory has been covered.
 It was undetermined as to just wno would win the trip to Cleveland TO the National Convention of Retail Groeers in June or who was the surest of the prizes offered for the leading team and captain.
 The goal for 100 is expected to be reached by Tuesday night when the regular meeting will be held at o'clock at the Hillman hotel and dp- plicants will be received into the as- sociation President P H. Shropshire and Secretary B. C. Apperson of the organization express it as the greatest victory ever known in the history of the association on mem bership and that plans outlined for the administration will snake the membership of each one worth many times the cost. They have q job for every member and expect to put them to work in every district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
WELDON DRAWS
 PENAL SENTENCES
Had Gained Reputation of
 Hanging Worthless Paper in Many Cities

Pleading guilty of two charges of forgery and one of false pretense, E. E. Weldon was given an inde- terminate sentence of from five to eight years in the penitentiary by Judge H. P. Heflin in criminal court yesterday. The sentence in each of the forgery cases was from two to three years and In the false pretense case from one to two years.
 Weldon was arrested In Birming- ham last February by Detectives u. c. Peveler and w. H. Propst and at the time had in his possession SIP, 900 worth of worthless cashiers checks drawn on the First National bank of Lawrenceburg, Tenn, and made pay able to the Hanover National bank of New York. He also had stencil ing outfit.
 Forgery charges grew out of pass ing two of the checks for s250 each on local banks here. It was also learned after he was arrested that he had the drafts. vouchers and deposit slips printed at a local printshop on tho representation thai he was A. R. ! Reid. cashier of the Lawrenceburg g bank.
 When arrested Weldon gave his home as Louisville, where he said he had been engaged In the tire bus iness but failed. After being sem of kin as his mother, of 1921 Agnes avenue, Kansas City, Mo.
 Detectives who investigated the case declare that he was one of the shrewdest check f1ashers arrested in Birmingham in many months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
MINUTE MEN WILL
 SPEAK IN PULP|TS
Laymen Present Cause of Re. Iigious Education in Pres
 byterian Churches


 In nearly all Presbyterian churches today four-minute men will present the cause of Christian education. Borden Burr, who has been named as chairman of this committee, has made the following assignments: First Presbyterian, A. J. Daly Ensley, O. M Russell; Avondale. w. c. Spldisr Henley Memorial. o. c. Garmi chael, PIunl<ett Memorial. NJ. L. MeAllster; Pratt City, J. o. Craig Second, J. $. Jackson; South Highland. c. P. Lo- rang; Seventy sixth Street, T. A. Pea cock Third w. II. Woolvertoni Thirty-hfth Street, II. c. Keeler; Vine Street. J. c. Henley; Woodlawn, R. w. Snyder.
 Speakers will explain just what the campaign means to Presbyterlans or Birmingham. who will aid in making the goal of $550,000 set for the state. This fund is for the Presbyterian col lege to be established at Memphis, the orphans home. the boys school and the seminary at Columbia. Representative Attendance
 There was representative attend anee at a meeting of the wemen's or ganiaation yesterday at noon. It was decided to appoint n number of sub committees to aid the executive com mittee in any work that might be done by the auxlliaries of which Mrs. l.. IF. Witherspoon Is president and Mrs. Frank M. Jones. secretary.
 Work of listing the several thou sand Presbyterians of Birmingham is nearly complete, according to a re- 1 port by Rev. Roy c. Hershey, chair man of the listing committee. Mi i Hershey told the committee that this would be finished in ample time. The tion of J. G. Arnold and J. K. Brock man.
 The schedule as arranged by the committee now stands as follows:
 "BIue Illus" Dinner
 Monday. May 8-"Blue Hue" din- ner at 6.So o'clock at the Southern club The principal speakers will be Rev. Dunbar H. ogden of the Govern ment Street Presbyterian church, Mo- bile. and Dr. William R. Dobyns, sym odica chairman and pastor of South Highlands Presbyterian church.
 Visiting Ministers
 Sunday, May 14-Christian educa- ton Sunday, at which time the pull pits Of the Presbyterlan churches Tn Birmingham will be occupied by a number of visiting ministers.
 Friday. May 19-opening dinner to the $50 workers. At this dinner for maj instructions will be given the classes and cards of prospects placed in their hands for the actual can vass
 Presbyterian Farley
 Sunday May 2t-presbyterfan nar- ley. All of the Presbyterians of Bir- mingham will assemble in one of the churches for services. This will be the largest meeting of Presbyterians ever held in Birmingham
 The luncheons will be held each day at noon from May 22 to 2s. and re- ports submitted by classes.
 Sunday, May 2S, will be emergency Sunday in all of the churches and the victory celebration will be held Mon day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
P0ISSANT TO LECTURE
 ON BIBLE AT TUTWILER

pr. Arthur A. Poissant, recently of New Orleans, lecturer and teacher of divine psychology. is making 8 tour of the country in his line of work, and will deliver two free lectures at the lecture room. 906 Tutwiler hotel. at and s o'clock At 4 o'clock his subject will be Judas Iscarlot." At S o'cloc5 the subject will be Jesus, the Christ. and His Teachings"
 Itr. Poissant is an able Bible stud ent, having made the Bible "a special study for years. making him able to explain and intrepet the Scriptures in a, way that makes them easily un- derstood. He teaches that life can radiate and pulse reality, and fill 1t with success, health. happiness, power and peace through working knowi- edge and application of the natural and divine law.
 Everybody is cordially invited fo attend these meetings and ask qnes- tions that they may get q better un- derstanding of these great subjects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Southern Wholesale Dry Goods Association Opens
 General Session Tuesday
Governor Thomas E. KiIby to Deliver Address of Welcome
 to Merchants and Jobbers. Other NotabIes on Program.

Governor Thomas E. Kilby vii. de- liver the welcome address at the eleventh annual convention of tile Southern Wholesale Dry Goods ssso- ei don which convercs t g., o'clock Tuesday morning at the Tut wiler hotel for four-days session.
 Other notable eakers during the convention will he W. P. G. Harding, governor of the federal reserve board; Congressman Sidney Anderson of Mtn- neseta chairman of the joint House and Senate committee on agricultul II inquiry; Co .-ressman Andrew Jack son Montague of Virginia, and pr. D. W. Daniel, president of Clemson col lege. south Carolina.
 Several social features and side en- tertainmepts have been provided for the members of the convention and their lady guests by local dry goods men. The annual banquet followed by dancing will be held "Wednesday night at the Southern club. The women will be entertained at the atre party Tuesday night and re- eeRtien Tuesday afternoon at the Birmingham Country club. The con Nention will end Friday with golf tournament and banquet at the Bir- mingham Country club.
 E. B. sydnor, president of the as- soctation, will preside and the invo- cation will be delivered by Rev J. E. Dillard, pastor of the Southside Bap- tist church, after which Governor Klby win deliver the address of welcome. The response will be by Clarence G. King Bristol, Tenn.
 Following the opening session del egates from the six divisions repre- senting as many sections of the south will discuss matters of Interest to dry goods men and fer the good of the association. The divisions will report their recommendations to the asso- eiation and the election of division officers will be held
 Division meetings will adjourn for luncheon at o'clock at the Tutwiler as the guest of Division | which in- cludes delegates from Birmingham firms Dr. Henry NJ. Edmunds pas tor of the Independent Presbyterian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
FORMER OFF F|CERS
 INDICTED FRIDAY
List Announced Yesterday Contains Names of DeWs
 and YoSt-38 Others

Among the Al indictments of the grand jury made public yesterday was that of T. C. Dews. Jr.. for pass ing a worthless check anu c. E. Yost. i. former policeman. for buying. re oeivlng and coneealing stolen pro- pertx.
 Dewes who Is already in jail on a charge of forging the names of J. Q. and Alice Peebles to his own bond for appearance in the Tidmore mur- der case and Is charged with, making out check to l. T. Goodwin for sl25 on the First National bank when he did not have sufficient funds.
 Yest. who was al the time traffic officer al First avenue and Twenty first street, is charged with attempt ing to dispose of an automobile which had been abandoned near his corner. He vas arrested and placed in the county jail but later made bond
 G. NJ. Raynard, alias F. s, Wells, was indicted on charges of embez- zling SS.61405 from | B. Turner of Coiumbiana and S335 from L. W. Young cf 1900 Eleventh avenue
 
 into possession Of the money while acting as their agent
 other indictments are;
 Theodore Perry, breaking into a dwelling with intent to steal; Pearly Moody, petty larceny; Roosevelt James, two cases Of burglary and grand larceny; Daisy Gooden. grand larceny; Tom Hummer, burglary and grand larceny; Ben Andrews, bur. glary, Alex Samuels. murder; Ethel Watson, robbery; Dean Wiley. petty larceny; Cittie ArmArong, murder. Cecil R. Law, assault with intent 10 murder; Angelo Lawrence assault with intent to murder; Will Johnson, assault with intent to murder; Walter Barnes. distilling Junius F. Smith distilling; r l.. Sharpe, grand lar ceny Pearce Patterson distilling; Charley Hambuek distilling; NJ |. Hyde, embezzlement, and Fred Elliot, distilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
ILL HEAL IN FORCES
 CELERY ID REST
RetlreS From Management of Local KresS Organization;
 Martin Succeeds

Birmingham friends of George Me- Cleery for 28 years the efficient manager of 5. II. Kress and com pany stores in this city, will learn with regret that his resignation and withdrawal from that connection has become effective, and that although he will continue to make Birming- ham his home, i'll health has forced him to retire and leave the city for an extended rest,
 C. V. Martin. of Knoxville, Tenn. and member of the krcss mana gerlal staff for more than r years. will succeed Mir McCleery in this capacity. MT. Martin is already com raratively well known to business circles in this district however. hav- Ing assisted Manager MeGleery in opening the Second avenue store in Birmingham and the Bessemer store as well, several years ago
 Mir. MtCleery is q member of the local Rotary club, and of the board of stewards of the First Methodist church. He was a ma jor in the Spanish American war. Since com ing u Birmingham he has heen ae- tive in community uphuilding ana progressive movements and of late has devoted much time and Interest in the community sing.
 In referring to his retirement from the Kress business Mr Me- Cleery said, T want to thank the public of Birmingham for the loyal support. and patronage and to sim cerely hope that 1t will be kept up. for 1t is with the friendliest terms that I take my leave"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
 MURPHY DIES AS RESULT OF WOUND
Was Shot at Lugo Thursday. Dies in Hospital at
 EufauIa


 Eufaula, May 6.-(Special )-wil- jam Murphy, aged 4. who is said 10 have been shot by D. M. Blair, road supervisor, near Lugo Thursday in dispute over Blair's right to have his road hands work the road touch- ing MuTphy's land, died in local hospital Friday night.
 Funeral services were held satur- day afternoon from the residence Of A. r. Peak.
 Murphy was baptised into the Epis- copal church chortly before he died. He elavas wife, formerly Miss Fred die Pea9. father, Robert Murphy. Mount Andrews; sis1er. Mrs. s. H. Law. Mount Andrews, and brother. Sam Murphy, Lugo.
 Blair has not been arrested, the 8 rand jury failing to find true bill ,after examining witnesses. Self de- fense wss claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
FRIEND OF AUBURN GIVES ANONYMOUS
 DONATION ID FUND
Other Corporations Expected to Follow Alabama Power Company in SubSCrip-
 tionS to Endowment

Another large subscription was re- ceived at headquarters of the Great CT Auburn campaign yesterday from an anonymous donor. While not himself an alumnus of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute the man who made this contribution amounting to S2,5oo is c.osely related to a promi- nent aumnus residing in Birming- ham and il was through the efforts of the local man that this handsome subscription was given the cam- pagn. While the donor insisted chat his name should not be made public. it can be stated that he Is a former Aiahamian and now the head of q large business enterprise in New York.
 The belief was expressed by Gen. eral Chairman DeBardeIeben that ether corporations and manufactur- ing concerns would follow the ex- ample of the Alabama Power com nany and make donations to Auburn m the form of equipment and ma chinery and other things which are so sorely needed and could be used to such advantage In carrying on the work of training men at the in- Sutution. Mir. DeBardelebon stated that since the purpose of this cam paign was to raise money for ne cessary buildings and equipment. donation of equipment was as im- portant and would be just as readily received as the amount of cash necessary to purchase the needed equipment
 We hope to have every Auburn man in Birmingham and Jefferson county at the meeting which has been called bv MT DeBardelebcn for Thursday night. May II. at B o'clock In the Civic association rooms of the Hillman hotel" said John Davis. Jefferson county chairman. We are sending out letter to all the alum nj urging their attendance and we hope that they will notify others who do not receive this invitation. We want all Auburn men to cancel any engagements they may have for Thursday night and 10 attend the meeting fegardless Of business or social engagements. This will be, we hope, the last call to be made upon the alumni in Jefferson coun- ty. A report will be made on this occasion of the progress thus far in the campaign and we believe that with q little more cooperation from the Auburn men, we will be able to reach Jefferson couniy's quota of SS00.000
 The campaign Is now proEress-. ing every day and we want this meeting for the purpose of push ing the work for few days so that we can close the canvass by the alumni in this county by commence ment."
 In addition to the subscription from the anonymous donor in New York, a Georgia boy D. F Sanborn, who graduated at Auburn in 1920 and who now resides in Portsmouth Va. sent q subscription for $500. A number of other subscriptions were reported from Mobile, Selma and from counties scattered throughout the state Active work is still pro- eressing in more than twenty coun- ties and definite plans are being made which will launch the cam paign with renewed vigor in those counties which have been delayed in launching the effort for Greater Au- burn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
Boy Injured by Auto Returning from Base
 Ball Game Saturday

Howard Taylor, 2 years old 1900 North street was taken to the Bap- tist hospital yesterday afternoon. suffering from injuries sustained when he was struck by an automo- bile driven by J. T. Driver, accord ing to hospital authorities.
 The boys injuries while sever are not considered serious, according to attending physicians. He has q bad ly lacerated left leg and ear.
 The accident is said to have oc- cured on the Ensley road near the ball park yesterday about o'clock when Mir. Driver in an effort to dodge another car ran into the boy who it is said was standing at the edge of the road The injured boy was rushed to the hospital in q private car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
COUNTS RECEIPTS
 SHOWN IN REPORT
SHORTAGES Derived From Sale of Road Bonds Dur-
 ing April

Among receipts of Jefferson coun- ty for April as shown in the monthly report made public yesterday by Eugene Reed, clerk of the board of revenue. is s2,o2721e.6S received as proceeds of the recent bond sale. Of this amount s979,o6 was used to pay d temporary loan.
 The next largest disbursement was $70,3 3s.96 which was paid out for the construction of roads and bridges Included in the receipts was $6S,677. 55 received from the tax collectors of flee. The sheriff's office during the month paid in s6,22S.93 and expend. ed $6,91t95.
 The balance left on hand May including the $1 100000 received for bonds was $l,914,S27.90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
BEG YOUR PARDON
Aldridge Takes Exception to State- ment Attributed to Him as
 Board Chairman

Tn the May issue of the Age Herald anneared a news item attributed to Maver w. Aldridge, chairman ot the Alabama state board of accountancy' n connection with extracts from a court decision printed in Connecu- cut newspaper of April 2s. The news paper was submitted to us by QUO ii Schultz, a member of the Amerlcdil II society of c. P. As. with request that we reprint 1t in full. We could not grant his request and instead agreed to quote from it. It is unfor- tunate that the matter was presentea as an announcement and more par ticularly as coming from the char man of the state board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
 DOTY COMPLETES FULL COUNTY MANAGERSHIF

E. 0. Baldwin of Andalusia has been named county chai-man of the | Brandon Mcdowell gubernatoria campaign for Coyington county, IL was announced yesterday by Col. Edward Doty, state chairman.
 Appointment of MT. Baldwin com pletes the statewide county organi- zation of the Brandon Mcdowell forces preparatory to launching a vigorous campaign in the latter part of May, it was announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
NEGRO IS HELD FOR
 LAGRANGE OFFICIALS

Albert Hammond. negro, was ar rested yesterday by City Detectives McCombs and Peveler upon request from officials at LaGrange, Ga.
 It is not known just what charge the Georgia authorities have against the negro, but he is being held in the city jail pending the arrival of the Georgia police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
KARPELES DEAD
Former Birmingham Boy Dies in
 North Carolina

The many friends of Leopold Kar- peles, formerly of Birmingham, will regret to learn of his death. which oc- cured yesterday in Biltmore. N. C.. at United States hospital No. 45.
 Mir. Karpeles, who was 2s years. old at the time of his death. was the son of MT and Mrs. Max Karpeles of 104S Caldwell terrace.
 The body will be shipped to Bir mingham where burial will take place. Full announcement will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
SEARCHES FOR SON

Police were yesterday requested to aid in the effort to locate John l.. Watson, a young man, who Is thought to be in Birmingham.
 The young mans mother is In Br- mingham from Pennsylvania and any one knowing the whereabouts of her son Is requested to communicate with her at B Thomas avenue, Pratt City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
EXHIBIT PAINTINGS

An exhibition of the water color drawings of A. J. Dobbin and Verona Dobbin will be held throughout the entire week at 200S Fourth avenue, heginning tomorrow morning.
 For the past several months these artists have been touring the south painting southern scenery and south- crn subjects and have quite a mum OCT of new works on exhibition. Mir. and Mrs. Dobbin have their home .tudio in Minneapolis. Minn., and have secured several landscapes from it for the exhibition in Birmingham.
 No admissf fee will be charged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
------------------------e.- - CLASS TO CELEBRATE

The East Lake Brotherhood class will celebrate it's seventh anni- versary this morning at II o'clock at the East Lake Methodist church. This class was organized by Rev R. E. Tyler, who was pastor of the East Lake church seven years ago. but IS now pastor of St. Johns, and has en- larged since organization to one of the largest brotherhood classes n the Birmingham district.
 Dr. Tyler will preach the sermon and a special musical program has been prepared by 0. E. Newman, choir director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
MILKING-MACHINE WASHER

Milking machines must be washed after every period of use, to pre- vent their becoming sour and in sanitary, and washer which does this work rapidly and efficiently has been produced by an eastern manu- facturer The machine, described and illustrated in the Popular Me chanics Magazine. consists of four cleaning brushes, two for milk tubes and two for tea cups, the whole be- ing attached to pulleys belted to an electric motor or other source of power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
MINE RESCUE ITINERARY

The following itenerary for mine rescue and first aid training work conducted by officials of the Birming- nAm station United States bureau of minss, continuing through May and June:
 May I to 6. Galloway Coal com pany, Carbon Hill; May to I2, Galloway Coal company, Townley' May l5 to 2o Etter Coal company Warrior; May 22 10 July 1. Woodward Iron company. at Woodward, Iipscomb. s.ufga and Dolonlite. Jesse si Cobb Is the foreman miner m charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
LOCAL WRITER'S CLUB ..sIs ELECTS OFFICERS

New officers were elected at a recent meeting of the Writers club. There was q full attendance of mem bers, the results being as follows;
 President, Mrs. J. B. Reid; vice president. Mrs. Chapel Cory; secre- tary and treasurer. Mrs. Bessie Webb Jaynes; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Teresa May Holder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
s-I7-7-l@a'17- VI RABBI KATE SPEAKS

The second lecture of the series being delivered by Rabbi Solomon Kntz. of Montgomery. will be given al Knesseth Israel syna gogue on sunday evening at o'clock. He will treat q subject of vital importance in Jewish religious life Rabbi katz occupies the pulpit in the Orthodox Synagogue in Montgomery and his Tiews are strictly in accord with Traditional Judaism.
 The lecture will be delivered in English and the public Is cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-07
NEW FAST TRAIN

A new fast train between chtca- go and Denver will make it's Initial run between the two cities on May 2s, on the Chicago Northwestern Union Pacific systems, according to an announcement yesterday by J. H. Doughty, general agent Of the Union Pacific system in Eirming- ham.
 The train will leave Chicago at COS a. m, arriving in Denver the next evening at s:30 o'clock, and on the return trip leaves Denver at 1030 a. .m., arriving in Chicago the next afternoon at 3;55 o'clock.