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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

Standing today with their faces tC the future and the thought now or never" lowering in their minds, the members of the "50,O00 Club" have launched their final drives for the big luxurious cars to be given away free August IS. For the past week these members have been hustling for their credits with which to win. During that period The Age-Herald has gained fame that is widespread. It was hailed from the very start as the fairest and most liberal oppor- tunity ever presented by any news paper in the south.
 And now the effort, the hustle and the diligence of the past weeks are to be crowned with an avalanche of credits during the final hours of this last extra credit offer which will bring hundreds to their feet cheering for their Notwithstanding them selves into the fray with the Vigor of the members themselves.
 With the final hour of the last exera credit offer set for o'clock Saturday night emblazoned firmly in their struggle to win one of the
 
 awarded Saturday night, August IS. the campaign is hourly growing in force and Vigor. sending a wave of enthusiasm throughout the territory and members are fully aroused to the opportunity of winning eight hand some automobiles. Every passing hour is insulting new vigor and en- thusiasm into the tireless workers. Everywhere they are swarming in eager and anxious quest for new subscriptions that have such a tre- mendous voting power this week.
 All the territory is a vivid pie ture of mighty struggle, tempered with enthusiasm bordering on frenzy. These last days are swathed in a veil pcnetrable. And as to the members stand serene at the summit of achievement on the pinacle their ambition has placed them. No one can tell who the winners will be. But nothing will atone for time that the future will evolve into realities of the present, but only for those who consider nothing too difficult to overcome. The road ahead may be strewn with barriers, but these will be of slight consequence to those who go steadily onward through the glistening corridors of Chance and upward into the Land Where Happl- ness Lies"
 THREE MORE WEEKS
 What three words could have a more potent meaning? This short period will be the deciding factor to determine the wiEners of the splen- did prize array that has for weeks dazled the eyes of Greater Birming- ham by It's stupendous lberallty' Hearts are beating faster. pulses are quickening as eager hands stretch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
xoTICE OF APPEAL RECEIVED
SEES FIELD AT HOME
Every Big City Presents Mission
 Problem, Says Mrs. Mccoy

LAKE JUNALUSI<A, N. J., July 25. Every city in the United States with d population of over 50,0o0 presents a mission field as truly as any for eign country, Mrs. J. H. Mccoy of Alabama, widow of late Bishop Me Coy of the Methodist Episcopal church, sIuth, said here today in addressing a gathering of men and women representing the city mission boards of 54 southern cities.
 An effort will be made to effect permanent organization at the meet ing which is being held on call of Mrs Mccoy, who as one of the sec retaries of the Methodist home mis- siCn. but has supervision of home mission work east of the Mississippi river for the women's department of the board.
 Mrs w. F. Tillett of Nashville, Tenn, was elected president of the organization, which was formed for the present meeting and Mrs. E. A. Cole of Charlotte, N. C., was chosen secretary.
 Mrs. j. N. McEachern of Atlanta, presiding at the opening meeting. which also was addressed by Paul E. Kern, dean Of the Theological School of Southern Methodist univer- sity, Dallas. Tex, who outlined the spiritual aims of city mission work CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
MlDSHIP MAN MISSING
Naval Academy Authorities Refuse
 To Reveal Name Of Youth

ANNAPOLIS, Md, July 25-That a midshipman of the new fourth class at the Naval academy is missing from the institution and no one apparently knows anything concerning his whereabout, became known today. Neither Rear Admiral Wilson, super intendent, nor other officials attached to the naval school would disclose the name of the lad or discuss the circumstances surrounding his dis appearance. It was admitted, how ever, that the new middy has been missing since Sunday night. and is be- ing carried on the list as absent without leave"
 Investigation by the authorities has failed to reveal any information pertaining to the youth, it is under stood, and they are completely at sea as to whether he deliberately left the institution and has returned home, or was the victim of some mis- fortune.
 Pressed to give the name of the missing youth and his home, Admiral Wilson declined, saying that he has written to the boys mother and until word is received from her nothing will be disclosed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
LAWYER CLASHES
 WITH UURIST N TRIAL OF MORSE
Court Charges Attorney Did Not Treat Witness With
 Courtesy

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Sharp clashes between the court and coun- sel and between Charles Piez of Chicago, a witness. and counsel, marked this, the fifty sixth day of the Morse trial, during which the defense rested and the government began the introduction of testimony in rebuttal It now is regarded as a probability that the case will reach the jury within two weeks.
 Justice Stafford interrupted the crosse eXaminati ton Of Lee R. Sanford, a naval architect with the Elmer gency Fleet corporation, to inform Attorney Fowler of defense counsel that he was not treating this wit ness fairly"
 Asks For Exception.
 MT. Fowler asked for an exception to the courts remark and Justice Stafford said witnesses should be treated in a gentlemanly manner Again Mir. Fowler asked for an eX- ception and in announcing that the exceptions would be noted, the court said there was something which could not appear in the record, "and that's the tone of your voice which I say Is insulting"
 MT. Sanford was being cross-ques- tiCned about his testimony as a gov ernment witness that from the rec ords of the fleet corporation he would estimate the net effect of the four major changes in the plans of ships built at the Virginia Ship building corporation's Alexandria Va, plant was to cause practically no delay. The defense had contended that alterations In plans had been a contributing cause to the delay in delivering the ships to the govern ment.
 Could Not Hear Attorney.
 Before this MT. Piez, who formerly was director general of Emergency Fleet corporation, and who was called as the first government wit ness in rebuttal, had clashed with Attorney Thomas of defense counsel MT. Thomas was sitting some dis ta:.ce away and, with the remark that he could not hear the questions put. MT. PieZ suggested that counsel stand up. After several passages Mir. Thomas demanded to know if the witness was trying to give orders. MT. Piez explained that his sugges- ton was made because Several heads intervening and that with MT. Thomas standing he could read his lips.
 Justice Stafford intervened to re- mark that he had been unable to hear counsel until just now when he raised his voice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
PRESBYTERIANS MEET
Birmingham Minister Presides At
 OpeninE Session Of Joint Meet

Birmingham Minister Presides At
 Opening Session Of Joint Meet
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 25-With Dr. G. c. Alexander of Birmingham presiding and pr. H. A. Hofstead of Memphis delivering the opening ser mon, the synods of Alabama and Tennessee, Presbyterian church, U. S. A., opened simultaneous sessions at Ovoca. Tenn, tonight, to continue until July 31.
 Business sessions of the two sy- mods will be held separately, but there will be joint popular meetings addressed by Presbyterian leaders William J. Bryan has been invited to be one of the speakers on the subject of Temperance and Sabbath Observance" The Tennessee synod will elect stated clerk to succeed Dr. George II. Mack, who has re moved from Nashville to St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE LYRIC

Getting Gertie's Garter" typi- cal Avery Hopgood production, yet different" continues to draw roars of laughter from the large audiences at the Lyric Theatre, and according to the management these audiences continue to grow larger and the laughter more uproarious.
 To see Hazel Reading the role of Pattie Walrick, Tn dinner gown, changing to horse blanket and we'd ding gown with rubber boots and buffers coat go through various thrilling episodes is alone worth the price of admission, but all other members of the cast are, according to critics, at their best in this pro- ducton, winch promses to break all record for attendance a well a fun.
 To miss Getting eGrtie's Gar ter" is to miss more than two hours of genuine and healthful laughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
FORTY CLUB MEMBERS PASS
 ONE MILLION CREDIT MARK
Unprecedented Rush For Subscriptions Marks Final Days Of Last Extra Credit Offer-Eight Automobiles Chief Concern Of Members-Only Few Hours Re main Of Last Extra Credit Offer Of "50,0O0 Club

out to pluck the magnificent beau ties.
 Announcement of the final credit offer, which is effective until g o'clock Saturday night, has created a veritable whirlwind of excitement and enthusiasm. The last schedule replaced the one previously in ef feet and was figured according to Monday and affords club members an opportunity of achieving unbe- lievable credit total with just little effort.
 What a splendid chance it is! It has opened wide the doors to success and those who plunge in and make every hour of this last extra credit away in their own big automobiles after the judges decide the winners
 PERSONAL PRIDE
 striking reature of these final days is the personal pride that Is becoming so noticeable. Several club members have voiced their intention to win at all hazards. Some have said thev owe it to their friends who have supported them to do their very hest to come within the winning list. Thus. on the basis of personal honor the campaign is being waged with zest.
 During the remaining short days of the campaign ambition will reach its highest pitch. And the battle for Subscriptions will be waged relent- lessly until the hands of the clock point out the final hour August IS. Everything rests with the club mem bers themselves. Who will be the winner can be told only after the final ballots are cast and the official iudres decide the names of those who have worked and won.
 Overconfidence now is fatal. Re- 1o,a+iop is suicidal to success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
BONNER EXPECTS ENDORSEMENT OF
 BLUE SUNDAY BILL
Author Of Measure Also Ex- poets Senate To Reverse
 Former Stand
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD I AInnA nnrnnnnr Ala IuIr oS

Senator Bonners bill prohibiting the operation of moving picture shows and baseball games on Sum day where admission fees are charged will be given a favorable report by the senate committee on temperance during the next few days, according to Senator Bonner's statement today The author of the bill is chairman of the committee and as the committee made a fa- vorable report on the bill at the first vorable report on the new bill,
 T have not called meeting of the committee for the consideration of the bill, because Senator Teasley desired to confer with certain per sons in Montgomery before action was taken" said Senator Bonner. As soon as 1 have conferred with the Montgomery senator l shall call the committee members together"
 Senator Bonner made the further declaration that the bill will be feated by vote of IS to 17 at the spring term. Senator Bonner be- lives this vote will be reversed this time. Roy Nolen, senator of Talla- poosa and Elmore, voted against the bill at the first session. He re- signed and was succeeded by pr. A. L. Harlan. Dr. Harlan has made no public statement of his position on the bill, though he has been counted with the forces faVoring the bill.
 BRANDON IN ANNISTON
 Governor Brandon left Wednesday afternoon for Anniston where he will greet Gen. John J. Pershing and will escort him to Camp Mcclellan, where General Pershing will make an in spection. Governor Brandon will re turn to his office some time Friday. It will be the first time any gover- nor has left the capital on day when the legislature was in session in many years. The twenty third session of the lawmakers will be held TbursdaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
TO LAY NEW CABLE
Direct Communication Between U. s.
 And Italy Is Planned

D1rcct bttWtth bs S.
 And Italy Is Planned
 NEW YORK, July 25.-A contract has been signed between the West ern Union Telegraph company and Italian Submarine Cables company for the establishment of direct cable communication between the United States and Italy via the Azores.
 The Italian company undertakes to lav a cable from Fiumicino, near Rome, to the Azores, and the Western Union to meet it there with a cable from New York. There will be joint station at the Azores where the cables will be physically connected and messages will be sent directly, 1,,ithout intervening relay from New work to Rome and vice versa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
TELEPHONES CHANGE; MANY RUMORS ARISE
Trammell Says Merchants Credit
 Association Still Doing Business

Because the many separate tele- phones used by the Merchants Credit association at its offices at 20131a Third avenue, north, had been taken out and a switchboard installed, rumors were afloat that the office had been moved or gone out of business, according to an an nouncement Wednesday by w. V. Trammell, secretary and manager.
 Now, however, after the new switchboard has been in good work ing order all calls are being handled through Main 4570.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
BIG FIRE THREATENED
Blaze. Famed By High Wind,
 

Blaze. Famed By High Wind,
 Menaces Town For Time
 ABBEVILLE, La, July 25.-Fire orig mating in 8 pressing shop across from the First National bank here this forenoon destroyed four wooden structures and for a time threatened to sweep the business district be- cause of the high wind that famed the flames. The fire was under con trol before fire apparatus summoned from nearby points arrived. No one was injured. The loss was placed at only $15,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
SE N A I [ HEARING
 IN BIRMINGHAM IN v|ADUCTS |S SE I.
Committee 0f SoIonS Will Come Wednesday For
 FirSt-Hand Information
STATE CAPITAL BTREAU |
 THE AGE HERALD !

Members of the senate revision of laws committee will journey to Bir- mingham next Wednesday and hear arguments both for and against the passage of Senator Walter Brower's bill providing for the creation of via ducts and other travel methods near railroad crossings.
 This resulted from an invitation of Birmingham delegation which appeared before the committee at it's meeting here Wednesday afternoon.
 Among those who appeared were Frank Dominick, Southern railway representative; Charles Rice, Sea board railway; w. R. C. Cooke, repre- senting the Frisco lines; John Stone and George W. Jones of the Louis vile and Nashville, and W. J. Wynne, city attorney.
 The meeting will be held imme- oiately upon arrival of the committee at Birmingham in Judge Dan Green $ court room. Inspections will be made of Eighteenth and Twentieth streets where large Viaducts are to be constructed, according to the bill The committee will remain in Bir- mingham approximately six hours, and will either report the bill there or upon their return to Montgomery
 SEEK STATE JOB BUREAU
 Creation of state employment bureau in cooperation with the federal employment service is pro- posed In a bill presented to the house by Representative Fred Flte and RepreSentatiVe L. K. Bowen of Jet- ferson. The federal department oi labor has maintained the employ nent service at Birmingham several years and has borne the entire cost, but there have been indications re- gently that the government will de- cline to put up any additional funds unless state aid is obtained H. l.. Oliver. director of the employment service. is in Montgomery at present arguing in support of the measure. Governor Brandon and the depart ment of labor would name the direc- tor of the service at the expiration of the term of MT Oliver and would be required to approve the appoint ment of all workers in the service. An initial appropriation of $10,0OO an nually is provided by the bill.
 FAVOR STATIONERY BILL
 The local legislation committee Of the house also returned d favorable report on the bill of Representative Lewis Bowen, which provides that stationery and other school supplies for Jefferson county schools must De purchased exclusively by the county board of educa tion from funds at its disposal and not by the board or revenue The house committee on education adopted a favorable report on the bills of Senator Brewer and Representative Lewis Bowen, both or which provide for the election of the city board of education of Birming- ham by popular vote.
 NOTICE OF APPEAL RECEIVED
 A certificate of appeal by the Jlt- ney Owners and Drivers association of Birmingham in their case against the city of Birmingham was received today by the clerk of the supreme court from the register of the Jeff ferson circuit court. The certiilcate constituted formal notice of the ap- peal taken by the jitney men from inc decision of the Jefferson court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
NEW ORLEANS SWELTERS
All Heat Records since 1901 Are

NEW ORLEANS, July 24.-Al July racords since 1901 w.'e broken today INA a temperature of 95 degrees was registered on the weather bureau thermomete, during the mid after noon. Cloudy weather ana neht nreazes caused a drop of 82 by 6 p. m. On July IS, 1901, the thermometer registered 101.S degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

Mrs. Tomme McQuade, sos Park Row,
 Inglenook ....................... 6S5,O0 L. H. Nelson, 1908 31st Ave-. ........... 55OOO0 D. L. Heaton, Inglenook Rt 6, Box 199,
 Birmingham ........................ sooooo Mrs. J. F. Stroud, Lewisburg ............ 1,o65 ooo Talmage Chandler, 1908 3Oth Ave-, N...... 7e5,OoO Miss Marie Perry 250O 18th Ave, N.
 Birmingham ........................ 1soooo Miss Lucille Fennel, Tarrant City. 6S5,0O0 Mrs. Catherine Blckerton 1915 31st Ave-. N. 00o Miss Kate Golf, 11O5 Pnson St., Tarrant City 325000 Miss Florence Franklin, 522 Sd Ave-, Boyes. 100000 C. D. Snyder, 29oO N 35th Ave, N. B'ham. 75O,oOo Mrs. J R Spears, sos Sd Ave. Inglenook.. 1,O7O0O Mrs. Pearl Whitlock, 312O 27th St., N.. 1O75 900 Alice Mae Scale, 400 4th Ave, Inglenook.. sSOooo Sam Lovoy, 2731 N 16th St.......... OOo k Loftin' 4soS N 10th Ave ...... 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

DISTRICT Mo- comprises Woodawn East rondale and all other campaign territory included in Districts
 inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

DISTRICT No. rm InR
 nook Tarrant City and vicinity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS
LOST AND FOUND

LOST AND FOUND NOTTCE-wHOEVER TOOK SUIT CASE FROM FORD CAR IN FRONT OF RIALTO THEATRE ON SD AVE- ABOUT NOON WEDNESDAY. PLEASE RETURN TO POS REAL ESTATE BUILDING AND NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ASKED. SUIT CASE HAD THE INITIALS U. l.. R., GREENNlLLE TEX ON ONE END AND CON TANNED LADIES' WEARING AP- PAREL. C. D. MASON.
 10 CLOSE UUN-AtOut 3UG an-wooi, hard finish, worsteo suits, nt $30. All weights and models; wonderful values. Marc I-inx- 1911 1at Ave
 PERSONALS o NOTICE TO EDGAR THOMAS-Your fur niture left in our property, will be moved and stored at your expense unless removed at once. Ala bama Farm x Dairy Co. s. Anton.
 BUSINESS PERSONALS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

Mrs. J. L. Wood, 6716 Hilman Ave...... 94O,OOo Miss Azalie Wilkinson, 124 N. 59th St. ..... 775.OOO Jack Massengale, 5SOl First Ave- ....... 1,O55,0OO Mrs Hursley Laney, 573O 4th Ave-, N..... S80,O0O w. c. Chesser, 72O7 4th Ave. ,N......... 900 Miss Ellen Clark, 78O7 Sloss Ave, East Lake Ss5 OOo Miss Myrtle Kennedy, 1914 Berney Ave,
 East Lake 99oooo Harley Strngfellow, 7204 Underwood. .... 98OO0o James G. Swain 600 N. 49th St. .......... 94OOoo Miss Annie May Vines, 7754 Underwood Ave. 945OOo Lydia A. Richter, Zoo IN. I4th St.. 925,OO0 Miss Catherine Rule, 216 s. 61st ........ 107O Oon Morris James, 225 5. eoth St........... 740,OOO Miss Annie May Grower, S406 Walker Ave. 975 GOO Miss Bonnie Brock, R. 1, B. Ill., Irondale.. 5000 Mrs. E. S. Renfroe, SIP Hastead St. ....... 1o5O 00o Mrs. J. H. Pearson 247 N 4th St....... 5000 Will Wlseman, lO4 N. 18th St. St............ 100000 Jack Parker, Route No. 2, Box IA, Roebuck
 Springs Birmingham ......... s5o,Ooo Mrs. Claude kcrease' 12o 5. 49th St....l 955,OO0 Mrs. B. C. McGlnnls, 55ll llth Ave- N..... 87OO00 Mrs. Evan Hae, It. o. blrmingham 1,06000O Miss Annie McIntosh, iI9 D. 49th ot... 5000 Miss Eva Mae Davis 7215 1st Ave. ......... S9O OOo Miss Virginia Roegner 1908 Sloss Ave. 1O65 0OO M. c. Parker, 5100 Florentine Ave- ....... 5O0O John Cross, TIPS Underwood ............ 500O Miss Ruth Davston, 8631 Huffman Road .. 500O Miss Susie Watwood, 506 Wood St.. 1O45 OoO S. J. Ansey 7524 Underwood Ave. ........ OoO Mrs w. w. Hardy, Rt. 3, Box 23. .......... 500O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

DISTRICT No. city Birmingham from Center north Boyles, Inge nook North Birmingham limits and south the city limits of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

Bessemer ...................... 1o5o, ,ooo Dr. J. c. Miller, 1406 7th Ave. Bessemer... 960,000 Mrs. Minnie K. Maze, 4708 Main St. Brighton,
 Bessemer ....................... 1,O65, ,oOo Miss Euns Ramsey, 2128 St. Louis Ave,
 Bessemer ,...................... s4o,ooo Mrs Cobb Dawson Route No. 2, Bessemer =. 1000 Mrs Ann McClaran 1926 9th Ave-, Bessemer 1,O70,OOO Miss Ruth Smith, 1924 9th Ave, Bessemer 955,00O Miss Amy Bryant, Route 8, Bessemer.. 985,o0o Mrs. Lee Vines, 1913 Exter Ave-. Bessemer. 940,000 Miss Emma Ware, Woco gas station,
 Bessemer ....................... 3SO,OoO Mrs Jas T. Wells, 303 Owen Ave. Jonesboro 1060,0O Miss Gladys Reeves, Dolomite Ala. 80,OOO Mrs. J. S. Davis, 1900 4th Ave-. Bessemer. 865,OO0 Miss Laura Brown, Grand theatre, Bess 250,000 Miss Bessie Jones' Jones Cafe, Bessemer 9850OO Miss Mable Maxon, 1926 Dartmouth Ave,
 Bessemer ....................... ....... 24o,ooo Tom Atkinson, 132 Raymond, Bessemer. 84O,00O Edith High, 500 Gladys St., Jonesboro 885,O ,OOO
 Bessemer .e............... ,ooo Miss Pebble Whatley, Dolomte ........... 5000 Miss Annie D. Williams 2125 18th St., Bess. S2O 900 Miss May Fountain, 1894 4th Ave, Bessemer 68U,000 Miss Mary Crawford, 1417 4th Ave-. Bessemer 100000 Mrs. Luther Lemley, Rt g. Box 19, Bessemer 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-26

DISTRICT No. comprises Ensley, Wyam Fairfield Pratt
 City, Thomas, West End. Craymont street