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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
O|L COMPANY SEEKS
 I l [ NJO|N GIT '
Controversy Over Erection of Filling Station Takes Case
 to Federal Court

The Standard oil company will file a petition this afternoon before Judge w. I. Grubb, seeking an injunction against the city of Birmingham to prevent 1t from interfering with the erection of filling station at Eighteenth street and Tenth ave- nue, south.
 The federal court has issued re- straining order against the city, pending the filing of petition.
 The case arose when the Standard Oil company was issued & permit to erect a filling station at Eighteenth street and Tenth avenue by the city of Birmingham, and on account of petition from residents of Tenth avenue, the permit was revoked. The work on the filling station was con- tinued by the company after the per- init had been revoked, and Commits sioner W. E. Dickson had the con- tI actor arrested. The restraining or der grew out of the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
 SHERIFF FORCES SEEK DlCEMEN, FIND LIQUOR

Although they were out looking for midnight crapshooters, Deputies Mat lock. Wilson Disehroon and Buree were reminded late Sunday night cf their duties as enforcers of the pro- hibition law by the delicate odor of apple brandy waited to their nos trils.
 With their curiosity thus aroused they raided nearby negro house on Eleventh avenue between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets where they ar rested five negroes, destroyed a still and confiacated three barrels of mash Henry Browder. Haywood Oliver, George Washington. Scale Washing ton and Ella Oliver were lodged in the county jail on charges of dis tillinB They were busy making $500 bonds each yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
WARRANTY DEEDS

Warranty deeds filed yesterday m probate court were: M. B. Taylor, lot 3. block 6. wood lawn Realty company's fourth ad- dition to Birmingham-$2.0oo.
 Birmingham Realty company to Ella A. Hurley. lot 22, block 80, bir- mingham Realty companys fourtn addition-s1,250.
 Hattie E. Adams to c. M. Myers, lot 8. block 3. third addition to Woodl1wn-ss00.
 Birmingham Realty company to Robert E. Yolton. part of lot 10 and lot II, block 30. addition four $1,500.
 s, block S1. Birminhgam-En -Ensley-- s1.2oO.
 Jam. F. Sulzby to Mrs. J. P. Sims. lots 12, l3. IA and 15, Copeland property--s6,o00.
 c. E. Osment to H. W. Lamb, part of lots 10 and Il, block 13, Tharpe Piace--$2.250 and assumption of $2,500 mortgage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
MAILMAN STRUCK
 BY STRAY BULLET
Parker to Face Charges of DiSeharging Firearms in
 City Limits

As climax to a rampage. which he is alleged to have staged in a house at 1900 Fourth avenue, north, Ed Parker of East Thomas was ar rested on charges of intoxicatiou, carrying a concealed weapon and diseharging firearms within the city limits.
 Frank Watkins. mail truck driver. is said to have had a narrow escape from one of the stray bullets from Parker's gun. The bullet passed through the front door of the house, through the side of the truck and struck Watkins a glancing blow in the arm, The bullet barely grazed his skin and dropped to the floor of the truck.
 Parker offered no resistance to arrest, as officers approached him from all sides with drawn weapons. Officers H. c. Propst, c. E. McCombs E. w Montgomery and Pritchard made the arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08


 tanned hIs innocence but willingly submitted to arrest.
 He lives at 1908 Marshall avenue and is sheet metal worker at ehe Illinois Central shops. He repre- sents that craft on the general exeeu- tive committee which has supervision or the strike in this district.
 The charge of violating the fed eral injunction is set for hearing on the first Monday in September be- fore Judge w. I. Grubb in United States district court.
 preliminary hearing on the three state charges ar expected to be set for hearing in a few days before Judge Il. B. Abernethy In the county court of misdemeanors.
 Deputies L. Pope and T. M. Gilbert who investigated the case after Me- Lane was waylaid and flogged, are named on the warrants as witnesses. Other arrests are expected in the case.
 McLane was some better yesterday although he was still suffering from the severe beating he received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08

1. Opening announc. nents and tuning in.
 2. Baseball results.
 B. Uncle Remus Bedtime Story, "How Mr Rabbit Saved His Meat" (Joel Ca,dier Harris).
 4. q Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" (from "The Bohemian Girl') Bali. Sung by Bable Garrison.
 5. Fox Trot Day" Played by Nick ees' orchestra.
 6. "Mavis." tenor with orchestra. Sung by John Mccormack.
 z. "LaCinquantaine," xylophone solo solo, with orchestra. William II.
 s. Hymn to the Sun from 'The Golden Cockerela), sung by Ameli- ta Galli-Curci, Coloratura soprano.
 g. Last Rose of Summer" harp solo. Played by Alberto Salvi.
 10. Way Down Wonder in the Corn Field" male quartet. Sung by the Imperial quartet.
 II. "Bedouin Love Song," bari tone with orchestra. Clarence White hill.
 12. q Love You Truly" Central to with orchestra. Sung by Sophie i8. Cradle Song" Gullaby), cornet solo with band. Michele Rinaldi.
 If My Dreams. tenor solo with orches ra. John Mccormack.
 15 "Farwell to Naples" violin, flute and harp. Neapolitan trio.
 i6 Closing announcements and signing off.
 Market quotations service begins at e;s0 D. m. standard central time.
 l. Closing quotaticlS. New York stock exchange, New -orK cotton exchange, New Orleans cotton ex- change Chicago board of trade twheat. corn and oats) an Lib ~ty bonds.
 ,. Quotations: Morris avenue on fruits. produce, livestock. beef, hides and tallow, and poultry. and local securities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
"SH0T" PROVES TO BE
 STONE, SAYS OFFICIAL

Montgomery. August 7,-E. G. Gross, master mechanic of the West ern railway of Alabama, today said he had made a full investigation of the alleged firing upon a train late last night and he was fully con vinced that the striking railway shopmen had nothing to do with it..
 Tt was not shot at all." said MT. Gross, "as first reported, but was rock thrown probably by some mischievous boy and I find that there was no connection whatever be- tween the striking shopmen and the incident"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
SCORES OF ILLICIT
 STILLS DESTROYED
 BY FEDERAL OFFICERS

The total appraised value of prop erty seized and destroyed by federal prohibition officers during the mouth of July, according to report. amount ed to $25, 5,464.55, while the amount of property seized and not destroyed during this time was $S,715, which in cluded two automobiles and one Whe- land saw mill with fixtures.
 During the month 90 arrests were made and 200 gallons of whisky cap tured, while s6 illicit stills, 35 Illicit distilleries and II still worms were seized and destroyed, together with 61,653 gallons of mash. 100 gallons sf cider, 26 gallons of wine, and 123 gal Ions of malt liquor.
 While enforcing the national pro- hibltlon law one of the local agents was injured during the past smonth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
 YOUNG GUARDSMAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

William Kilgore, Jr., the son of Mrs. Kathrine Conner Kilgore, of 1114 Sixteenth street, south, who ac- cidentally shot himself yesterday morning about o'clock, Is reported as much improved at the Baptist hos pital in West End.
 ' The accident occurred when young Kilgore. who Is a member of company M. Alabama National guard, now on strike duty, was cleaning his AS call bre automatic pistol at the company quarters in the Birmingham Athletic club, when the pistol was accidently discharged. The bullet pierced his right leg at the thigh and ranged downward. He was removed to the hospital by Lige Loy's ambulance. His wound. though painful. is not considered serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
RADIO CONCERT AT
 ELKS' CLUB TONIGHT
Election Returns Will Also Be Given-ElkS and Families
 Are Invited

Birmingham Lodge No. 7s. Benev- olent Protective Order of Elxs. will give a radio concert and radio re- turns of the primary election tonight at the Elks home on the corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteen street beginning ats o'clock.
 The entertainment committee of the lodge has arranged this affair for the benefit of and plimentary to the members of the Elks lodge and their families. Light refresh ments will be served and all Elks are invited. The entertainment promises an enjoyable and pleasant affair.
 A radio receiving outfit has been installed for this occasion. The con cert and election returns will be broadcasted by the Alabama Power company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08

United States officials preferred a charge of violating an injunction re- gently granted the Illinois Central railroad and directed against officers and members of the shop crafts The bond in this case is $3.000. The state warrants sworn out by Deputy J. F. Dcwis before Judge H. B. Abernethy charge Winter with assault with in- tent to murder, robbery and carrying a concealed weapon.
 In the robbery case the theft of pistol and S25 in money belonging to McLane is charged, Bond in the three state cases are: Robbery. S5.000: as- sault with intent to murder, $500, and carrying a concealed weapon. $500.
 The total bond of sS,Soo had not been furnished late last night and Winter was still in the county jail. He Is being represented by Attorney John Altman.
 Winter was taken into custody at labor Headquarters at Ben Hur hall by deputy marshals. He stoutly main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
 MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued yesterday in probate court were:
 Thomas Adams, Montgomery, and Miss Myrtle Thompson.
 A. j. Knight and Miss Ella Mae Beardn.
 w, T: Cox. Jr.. and Miss Reba Bradford
 john Shellie Taylor and Miss Nelma Barrett Lavender.
 w. l.. Byrd, Kimberly. and Miss Alma Thomas.
 William A. Bryan and Miss Elizi- beth Franklin.
 E. R. Rogers and Miss Willie Inez Hancock. t Berjamin S. White and Miss Alma Opae Parker.
 Abe c. Berman and Miss Rebecca M. German.
 Jessie Brownley and Misss Pearl Harvey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
NEW ADDITION TO
 COLLEGE FACULTY

Prof. H. B. Marris of Melbourne, Fla, has been annuonced by pr. Guy F. snavely, president of Bir- mingham- Southern college, as the new assistant professor in physics and director of the newly added course at Birmingham-Sout in drafting and surveying, which are fundamental courses In civil engi- neering.
 degree from the University of Michigan, where he spent an extra year and received the degree of master of sciences in 1911. He spent six years in the United States forest service doing survey and other technical work for the government in Idaho. Wyoming and Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
WOMAN LOSES PURSE

Mrs. Carel Cress. 425 Delter avenue. Ensley. was the victim of sneak thier yesterday afternoon and lost her purse containing about $67.
 While examining some cloth in a local department store Mrs. Cress laid her purse on the counter and few minutes later she missed it. The police were notified but no arrest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
Mrs. McCarson Is Seriously Injured by Auto at Downtown Street
 Crossing

Mrs. T, B. McCarson, 5635 Third avenue, Woodlawn, was seriously in- jured yesterday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock, when struck by an au- tomobile at the intersection of First avenue and Twenty-second street, operated by N. l.. Walker. 619 Twen- tieth street, south.
 Mrs. McCarson was taken to the South Highland infirmary in the in- valid carriage of Lige Loy. Rela- tives report her condition as se- rious.
 The accident occurred when Mrs McCarson attempted to cross First avenue on Twenty-second street, and was struck by the car. No ar rests were made on request of Mrs. McCarson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
ID NAME GENERAL
 AGENT OF WARRIOR
Manager Brent Will Confer With Birmingham BuSi-
 ness Men Tomorrow

Theodore Brent, manager of the Mississippi- Warrior barge lines, and his official family now coming up the Warrior on the gas barge Ad- vance, will arrive in Birmingham this evening and on tomorrow afternoon at 2:SO o'clock in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a conference with Birmingham business interests in regard to the establishment here of a general War rior river agency with all the equip ment of general agency office such as rail carriers have.
 In particular the visitors expect to meet with directors of the Chamber of Commerce. the directors of the Birmingham Traffic bureau. the members of the Alabama Manufac- turers association and other repre- sentatives of the commercial and manufacturing interests of Birming- ham.
 MT. Brent will be accompanied by capt, c. E. Patton, superintendent; J. $, Powell. auditor; Capt E. V. Bickley, superintendent of mainte- nance, D. C. Barry engineering assis- tant, and L. l.. Polk, operating assis- tant. H. T. DeBardeleben, former Warrior river manager, resigned. is also in the up-coming party.
 Names Suggested
 Several local names have been all ready suggested for general agent at Birmingham. Among others are these of E. ". Rouser, traffic man ager of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company. and V. E. Whitaker. superintendent of the Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic railroad The one thing that seems to be agreed on by Birmingham interests familiar with the Warrior and it's needs is that Birmingham man should be the general agent and that he should be an experienced traffic expert
 Mir. Bnnns View
 O. l.. Bum, manager of the Cham Der of Commerce. said; Tt is very im- portant that the proper man be se- lected for general agent at Birming ham. To start with he should be a Birmingham man familiar with Bir- mingham industries and their needs and having the Birmingham spirit. It Is not only going to take skin to get the rates and the business that the Warrior must have if 1t is to be placed on paying basis but the man who succeeds as the Warriors chief representative her must also have his whole heart in the work
 Tt Is not going to be a picnic. The man landing that job has got to work from the ground up. Unless he Is thoroughly imbued with the Birming- ham spirit. he will not be able To stand the grind that is ahead of the man that will bring the Warrior to the fore as 1t should be done."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
TWO RESIDENCES
 ENTERED AND ROBBED

By cutting away the screen and breaking the lock on the window burglars gained an entrance to the residence of J. E. Thomas, 1915 Bur ney avenue, East Lake, some time during Sunday night. and obtained S32.92 and watch from the trouser pockets of the occupant. No arrests have been made.
 Miss Ophelia Bishop, 131 Twentieth street, south. also reported the theft of s10 from her residence yester- day afternoon. The intruders to the Bishop residence gained their en- trance by pass key, it is believed by investigating detectives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
HICKEY FINES FOUR
 FOR EATING JUMPS

Chicago, August '. - President Hickey, of the American association today fined four players of the Mill waukee and Columbus. teams for at- tacking umpires at Indianapolis and Columbus last Saturday
 Myatt and Lear. of Milwaukee. each were fined $50. the first for trying to whip Umpire O'Brien, and Lear for splitting on the arbiter at India napolis.
 BurwelI. of Columbus. was fined y2b for a word battle with Umpire Connolly, and his team mate, Pal mero, was fined $50 and suspended indefinltely for striking Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
WALTER SCHMIDT
 PLAYS FOR BUGS

Philadelphia, August 7-Waiter Schmidt, sensational Pirate catcher. whose failure to report this year at the opening of the season. has been held responsible by many for the Pittsburgh nationals bad start, re- turned to the game today in the opening series with Philadelphia.
 Schmidt has been with the Pirates for nearly three weeks. but had not played until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
Jackson Star Sold
 To Atlanta Outfit

Jackson, Miss. August 7.-"Red' McDermott, pilot of the local team of the Cotton State league, since the start of the season, leading in the batting of the league. has been sold to the Atlanta Crackers of the South ern association, and will report im- mediately to that club. 1t was an- nounced today.
 Outfielder Cannon will assume temporary charge of the Jackson team, it was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
CoNFEDERATEs TO CONVENE

AHHiBtoH, August 7.-(SpeclaI.J- Anntston people in large numbers will attend the annual Confederate reunion at Sulphur Springs next Thursday. the business session of the camp to be held on Wednesday. Gen. Frank l.. Vim, Judge Ebert D. Willett and Congressman Lamar Jeffers have accepted invitations to deliver speechesnat the reunion on the last day and the appearance of the interesting trio will be a signal for al large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08

and which contains names of ss. can didates. However, witf sample bal lots distributed by candidates and printed in the newspapers very little delay sis expected at the polls.
 Besides casting their votes. women will help conduct the election at each polling place where one or two will be on duty The job of counting the ballots is expected to prove a tedious one in view of the large mum Der of candidates with second choice votes also to be tabulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
Nashville Fans Easy

Nashville, Tenn, August 7.-Rcp- resenting himself as George Buck Weaver, former Chicago White Sox third baseman, who was banishcd from organized baseball following the worlds series scandal of 1919, a smooth individual last week de- frauded a number of Nashville mer- chants of several thousand dollars by means of bogus checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
Polls Open This Morning
 At Eight O'Clock Sharp
 For Democratic Primary

Indications are that a heavy vote will be boiled in the state demo- cratic primary election which will be held today. Fair weather is ex- pected to swell the returns through out the state.
 The polls open at o'clock and close at o'clock, except In the coun- try. precincts where they close at o'clock.
 Voters will be called upon to mark a ballot three and a half feet long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
Applied Psychology Club

The Birmingham club of Applied Psychology will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the courthouse for it's weekly meeting. The subject for study and discussion will be. Sur vival After Death. What Reason for Belief" A short address, on divine psychology will be heard. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
AMERICAN WOMEN
 ARRIVE ABROAD

Cherbourg. August 7.-Fifteen women athletes who will represent the United States in the interna- tional games scheduled to begin .Ana- gust 20 in the Pershing stadium, near Paris, arrived today. They said they had an agreeable voyage dur ing which they kept up daily train- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08

made ice cream and cake were served after the business was completed. Mrs. C. S. Bently and Mrs. Ned Gwin and Mrs. B. W. GnlHand. were hos tesses to the following bands of the Woman's Missionary society at their respective homes, Northington. Mather and Mallory bands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
NEW INCORPORATIoN

The Benson-Tharpe Paint company, Inc, was incorporated In probate court yester day. The incorporators are K. Y. Benson. president; w. A.. Tharpe. vice president; T. T. Ash ford and J. Curtis. The authorized capital stock Is $50. 900 of which s26.- 900 is paid up. The company will manufacture and traffic in wholesal 3 and retail paints. oils, varnishes stains. glass and similar materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
BOMD KILLs TWO

St. Louis. August 7.-Samuel Foti. 25. and an infant daughter. Francis, two months old. were killed today when bomb he was making in his home exploded His wife and 14-months old daughter were burned but not seriously. The bomb was to have been used at an Italian celebration. 1t was said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
RECOVERs FROM OPERATION

Huntsville. August 7.-(Special.)- Charles H. Pulley. president of the Madison county board of revenue. is back in his office after an illness of several weeks. He underwent an operation in hospital in Ma rville and is now fully restored to health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
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(Radiophone Broadcasting Sta- tion of Alabama Power Company, located at 1921 Powell Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.)
 TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1922 z Musical Concert, by Monograph Begins at p. m., Standard Gen.
 tral Time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
NoRTHCLIFFE VERY ILL

London, August 7.-Physicians at tending viscount NorthcIiffe this morning said there had been a rapid increase in the patient'A weakness and that his condition was considered very grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
Winter Arrested m
 Connection With The
 Whipping Of Foreman
Labor Representative Charged With Violating Federal Injunction, Robbery and Assault With Intent to Murder-Bonds Set at $4,30O-Defend-
 ant Stoutly Denies Charges

Charged with participation the beating at the Illinois Central railroad shops Sunday morning George D. Winter empoye of the the executive committee of the Federated Shop Crafts arrested n one ederalch eand hreest tate cha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08

Tho Age Herald maintains special rep- resentatIses In Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptfons. Mrs. l.. D. McC0llum. corro- spondent, receives news Items; phone Ressemer i0T2. Eugene Southwiek. 3Ol Realty building, manager circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-08
PERsoNAL

Charles, the 16-year-old son of As- sistant Solicitor John F. Mccoy, is doing well following an operation Tor appendicitis.