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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
TRAVELLING MEN OFFERED SERVICE BY FORD SYSTEM

Travelling men who make towns in central and north Alabama, southern Tennessee and west Mississippi are offered an unusual method of cover ing territory by the Ford Rental Service System, Inc, which opens for business Friday at 2116-1S Fifth ave- nue, north, according to announce ment Thursday by J. c. Millen of Birmingham, general manager of the system, who is in Birmingham or ganizing the corporation.
 Ford Rental Service system, lnc' has places of business in Gadsden, Huntsville, Montgomery, Bessemer, Columbus, Miss, Tupelo, Miss, Chat tanooga, Columbia and ClarGsville. Tenn. Its plan of renting cars is said to be especially economical for travelling men. Cars may be rented mingham and driven to any other city where a Ford Rental Service System Is in operation. There the car may be checked in, mileage charges being computed only for the one-way trip. Intermediate territory may be worked by the salesman using a car under this plan on a trip from Birmingham to Mont gomery, for example He pays only for the mileage to Montgomery when the car is checked in at the Mont gomery place of business.
 Marking the opening or the plant In Birmingham, the system Friday and Saturday will permit persons who qualify as being eligible to rent cars from the Ford Rental Service System, Inc, to use cars free until o'clock in the evening of each day.
 Every road leads to one of our branches" said Mir Mtllen Thursday. "Traveling men will find our plan profitable, I am sure. Such has been the case in other cities where Ford Rental Service System, Inc, is op- erating."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
NABS AUTO TINKERER
A. F. Alexander Waits In Darkness
 Until CuIrrit's Return

After firing eight shots at an al- legged automobile thief. A. F. Alexan- der, 3717 Cliff road, awaited for the return of the thief to get his own automobile, which had been left in the vicinity, and held V. o. Johnson, 713 North Twenty street, for investigation. Johnson, along with a cutdown Ford automobile, was turned over to police Thursday morning.
 Alexander, who Is assistant mana ger of the Protective Life Insurance companys Birmingham office. stated that a member of his family was awakened early Thursday morning by an automobile moving in front of their home, and that upon investi- gation he saw Johnson twice pass in front of the house with lights ex- tinguished and then stop his car and get into Alexander's and tamper with the controls. Alexander then ran down his front steps, but the prowler eluded him.
 Alexander then waited beside the machine alleged to have been left by Johnson, and upon his return John son was covered with a pistol and marched to police Headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
RAISED DOLLAR BILLS
Woman In Jail Said She Needed
 Money For Medical Treatment

Woman In Jail Said She Needed
 Money For Medical Treatment
 Mrs. Lennie McManus, 20, Eth ridge, Tenn, is being held in the county jail on charges of raising one dollar bills to ten dollars, She gave as her reason for tAe act, that she Is in need of meA a treatment and raised the bills f as to secure the necessary fun. 9
 Mrs. McMahlse 7 1s arrested by Robert Perry, m, of the local se- cret service au. In a ccnfes- sion made to Tt Y. she is quoted as saying that sh raised five one-dol- lar bills to n-dollar bills and passed them in Sheffield and Tennessee. Her husband, Algie McManus, was arrested and released on bond in Tennessee on a similar charge, Perry stated
 S>s will be arraigned before United States commissioner Kenneth Charlton today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
NEGROES TO LOS ANGELES
Large Delegation To Attend National
 Negro Baptist Convention

Many of the prominent negro Bap- lists of Birmingham and Alabama will leave Friday to attend the Negro National Baptist convention to be held in Los Angeles from September to TO-
 A special negro Baptist train is expected to leave Montgomery Fri day. The trip will be made through New Orleans and Fl Paso Tex, and the delegates will be joined along the route by representatives from every state in the south. 1t is stated. The meeting is expected to be one of the largest negro religious meetings ever held in the United States.
 Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago will preside at the convention. Prof. R. B. Hudson of Selma, Ala, is to be secretary, and Rev A. J. Stokes of Montgomery, Ala, treasurer.
 Birmingham negroes who will at tend the convention are: pr. G. l.. Thornton, Dr. W. L. Boyd Rev. M. F. Washington, Rev. R. N Hall, Rev. A. E. Crockett, Rev. w. M. Atmore, Rev. E. M. Noten, Rev. J. J. Howze, Rev. J. c. Cunningham, Rev. M. Thornton, Rev. G. H. Conner, Rev. J. s. Gambles, Rev. W. A. Davis, Rev. A. Garner, Dr. C. l.. Fisher, Rev. c. H. Taylor, Rev. E. w. Davenport Mrs. J. H. Pearson, -irs. Malinda Simpson, Rev. NJ. A. McEvens and Rev. H. P. James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
OIL MAGNATES GUILTY
Black Panther officials Are Accused
 Of COnSnirAcY

Of Conspiracy
 PHILADELPHIA, August 30.-Max W. Friedel of Marion, Ind, and Harry E. Lindley of Harrisburg, Pa, presi- dent and treasurer respectively of the Black Panther Oil and Refining com pany, were found guilty of charges of conspiracy false pretense and circu- lation of an erroneous statement as to the financial condition of the oil com pany by a jury in quarter sessions court.
 Friedel and Lindley had been ac- cused of fraudulent conversion of more than $1,25O,0 of stockholders money. Indictments against Reuben Douglass of this city on the same charges were dismissed by the court last Monday.
 Pending argument for a new trial, the sentences of Friedel and Lindley were deferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
SCHOOL TO OPEN

St. Anthonys Parochial school will open Tuesday morning, September 4, and all of the students are expected to be present on that day and secure a list of books needed for the term. The music classes will be resumed on that day.
 The sister in charge would appre- ciate any one lending a piano for the session, of which good care will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
HARDING MEMORIAL
 STAMPS TO BE SOLD
Postmaster Smyer To Order Supply
 To Go On Sale After Sept. 1

A supply of Harding memorial postage stamps will be ordered by R. B. Smyer, postmaster, according to a statement issued Thursday aft ernoon. The supply will be available after September 1.
 The stamps will be valid for two cents postage and will be the same size of the current stamps. Black and white ink will be used in the printing, with the picture of the late president in the center The stamp will also give the year of his birth and of his death. Ills name will ap- pear directly under his picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
SCHOOL INCORPORATES
New Realty Company Also Takes
 Out PaPers At Probnte Office

New Realty Company Also Takes
 Out Papers At Probate Office
 Certificates of incorporation were filed Thursday in the probate office by the University High school, in corporated, and by the Urban Realty company.
 The school limiting itself to 500 acres of land and s500,0O0 in per sonal property, was founded by Da- vid Park James J. White and George L. Reynolds. They will en- gage in teaching boys for college and training them for life, it is stated
 The Urban Realty company was in corporated by R. D Johnson as president and treasurer; M. l.. John son. vice president, and R. L. Glenn, secretary, with a capital stock of $3,500 paid in. The firm will buy, sell and improve land in and around Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
RECEIVES DISCHARGE

The announcement is made that Richard J. Tennyson, R F. D. 1, Ems ley, has been honorably discharged from the United States army. MT. Tennyson was with the American Army of Occupation In Germany from August 23. 1920, to February of this year, returning with the Eighth in- fantry on the United States army transport "St Mihiel." and has since that time been stationed at Fort Moultrie S C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
InINr CIvIC MEEr

A joint meeting Of a committee from the Birmingham, Bessemer, Fairfield and Ensley Kiwanis clubs, was held here Thursday, discussing the proposed barbecue to be held jointly by all of the clubs September 20 The committee decided to recom- mend to their respective clubs that the outing be held at Edgewood park, where a barbecue will be prepared and a program of varied interest and amusement arranged. The committee went over many details regarding the plans and will report to their clubs at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
HOME-COMING SUNDAY

The annual home coming of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will be held Sunday. All members, former members and friends are in- vited to attend There will be a special sermon by Rev. L. A. Holmes and during the afternoon prominent laymen will speak. It was announced that lunch would be served those at- tending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
MARRIAGE. LICENSES

r. G. Moore. a1 and christeen Tay- Emit Bice, 21, and, Carrie Whesenont. IS. c. P. Tharp. 2S, and Enoiia Eloise Sin W. F. Hayley, 25. and Russer scaEin. 22. Fred L. Lindsey, sS, and Willie Louise HanSigan, 25.
 Alfonso Hancock 23, and Hilda Gertrude William Washington Perry 80, and Ma rion Drummond. 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31

AT THE MOVIES
 Capitol-Betty Compson in The Law and the Woman" Galax-All-star cast in Masters of Men"
 odeon-'In the Days of Daniel Boone"
 Princess-Jack Hoxie in "Hells of Hate"
 Rialto-Gloria Swanson in My American Wife"
 Royal--Franklyn Farnum in Gun Shy"
 Strand-Fifty well-known stars in Hollywood"
 Triancn - Dorothy Phillips in Islander the Women"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
GRAYs ON VACATION

l.. D Gray. secretary of the city commission, left Birmingham Thurs day. accompanied by Mrs. Gray and their children, for a motor trip to Florida. Mir. Gray is taking his an nual two weeks vacation. He will spend part of the time in Jackson vile, St. Augustine, at Pablo Beach and other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
TO ADDRESS NASoNS

Globe lodge, A. F. & A. M, Will have as it's guest Friday night Albert L. Reese of Birmingham, one of the best known Masons in this district who will address the members on matters of the utmost importance to Masonry. All Master Masons are in- vited and urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
CoMMEN CEs JouRNEY HoMr


 A cablegram was received here Thursday from James Liddell, stat ing that he was sailing for Amer ica Saturday with the remains of his wife, who died suddenly in Belfast Ireland. He is expected to reach home about September TO- The an nouncement of the death of Mrs. Lid dell occasioned widespread regret in Fairfield, Wylam and Ensley, where she was widely known. The remains will doubtless be inferred In Oak land cemetery. It was recalled here Thursday that MT. Liddell had travel ed to every known spot in this coun- try and Europe, which might build up Mrs. Llddell, who suffered from an affectiono the heart. However there was apparently little relief for her and the trip to Europe was ar ranged early in the summer Uncle Jimmie" has the sympathy of a large following of friends here as they contemplate the inexpressibly sad Journey he will undertake Saturday. As an old miner in this district he is greatly esteemed and admired He has served with courage and dis junction at many mine disasters in the local fields. which acts Of hero Ism have endealed him t0 many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
Campaign For New Market
 Will Be Ralized Saturday

for lower prices on foods. The Age Herald through it's news columns rang the changes on the subject un- til a site of an open market was pro vided and there the farmer met the housekeeper and exchanged produce for money at prices satisfactory to both parties.
 Needing more room the open mar ket was transferred to Woodrow Wilson park where further demon stration of the need for and value of a public market was clearly demoa- strated.
 The case having been proven the editorial columns of The Age-Herald again and again called for a munici- paI market until finally the city commissioners preceding those now In office took up the matter and be- gan the necessary measures to place the question before the public as bond issue.
 John H. Taylor, a member of the city commission at the time, joined in the general interest that had been aroused and laid plans before his feI- low commissioners that provided TOT alternately financing the undertak- ing Thoroughly sold on the subject inc voters of Birmingham swept the issue through to success and tne bond Issue was authorized.
 The public of Birmingham will see +ha concrete result of tho campaign Saturday when the new municipal market. pronounced by experts the finest and most modern and sanitary in the United States, will be put ID operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
WsY,s pRnCnAM

Musical program arranged by WSY Serenaders begins at s o'clock. Baseball results.
 Program of popular music will last for one hour. Requests will be re- ceived from 8:45 o'clock uRtil o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
SUES FOR S100,0Oo

Negligence Charged To Southern Railway By Widow Of Man Killed.
 Alleging negligence on the part of Southern Railway company employees, W hich resulted in the death of her husband, Carrit Phillips, Mrs. A. ". Phillips, administrative of the estate, Thursday filed suit for $100,000 dam ages against the railway. According to the petition, Phillips was riding in an automobile which was struck by a Southern train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
CTfRRrNT1 rVrNTe

Baseball al Rickwuod park at 3:30 o'clock Birming Orleans.
 Civitan club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at 1 o'clock.
 American Business club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
Vital Statistics
RIRTIIS

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene I, Williams, sloss camp, Bessemer, August 22 boy.
 Mir and Mrs. B. J. Gurley. 1924 Twenty first street. August IS, girl.
 Mir and Mrs. Hugh w. Mitchell, Wood lawn hospital. August 24. girl
 Mir and Mrs. w. P Coburn, Woodlawn hospital August 22. girl
 Daniel W. Bishop 510 Thirty-seventh street. north, August 20, boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
PAINTING STOLEN
search Made To Re

Natfon-Wide Search Made To Re-
 cover Masterpiece
 SACRAMENTO, August S0.-The original "The Entombment of Christ" painted early in the seven teenth century by Guido Reni as a recognized master of the Bolognez school. and considered by critics as almost priceless was stolen from 10. B. Croker art gallery here last Sat urday, it became known today. A nation wide search is in progress to recover it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
DONALD LETS BIG. PAVING CONTRACT. FUR CENTRAL PARK.
Development Of Park High lands As Attractive Resi-
 dentiaI Section
FAIRFIELD BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD u.nE.rlLL AIn Aun- nO

A contract for paving the entire area of Central Park Highlands was let Thursday morning by c. J. Don aid, president of that company. It was announced that the Dunn Con- struction company secured the con- tract, which is perhaps as extensive a paving program as has been under taken by an individual company in some times The area, which is being developed by the Central Park High lands company, is north of the North Bessemer car line and is said to be perhaps the most attractive section of that development.
 It was stated by Dr. Donald that the contractors had almost completed the installation of the gas mains through the property, thus insuring gas for that section and that the permanent highways through the property were next on the program. He said also that the contracting company would start imm ediately and it was expected that the work would be done on a record breaking sched- ule. The development, according to pr. Donald, will include some addi- tional contracts, which will be given out within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi. South Carolina and Georgia; Generally fair Friday and Saturday, except possibly thunderstowers In extreme south portion.
 Virginia Fair and mild Friday and Saturday.
 North Carolina: Generally fair Friday and Saturday, mild temperature.
 Florida and extreme northwest Florida :: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday, local thundershowers.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Friday; Saturday cloudy and unsettled; mild tenn perature.
 West Virginia; Fair Friday: Saturday cloudy; mild temperature.
 Louisiana: Friday and Saturday partly cloudy; local showers near coast.
 Arkansas, Oklahoma. east Texas: Fri day and Saturday, generally fair
 West Texas Friday and Saturday gem erally fair warmer in panhandle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
DEATHS

Lawrence A. TOushee-Remains of L. A. Toushee. 63, who died Thurs day morning at his residence, 2514 Fifth avenue north. will be sent to Uniontown, Ala. at 5:3O o'clock Fri day morning by Johns for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31

ATTENTION, MEMBERS or THE
 HOLY NAME SOCIETY TeIease meet mt the home of our Inte brother, Arthur 0rnnviiAes i-V9 NovtI, Tvyenty-ninth street, Friday evening nt S,16 o'clock.
 ROBERT F. MACKE, S>SS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
sEEK SCHOOL sITE

The board of education and the city council are engaged in trying to find the best means of acquiring a high school site and 1t is expected that the board will undertake to outline fully the plans at its meeting next Tuesday. 1t was stated here Thurs day that the city council held a spe- cial meeting Wednesday to go over the financial outlook for the coming year and that the school site was one of the topics discussed. It is be- lieved that the site, which has been agreed upon as the most suitable, and which is owned by various interests will be acquired in an amicable ad- justment. The city authorities are anxious to arrive at a solution of the problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
nFATHC

Joe Brico Allen, 1928 st. Louis avenue. Bessemer, August B. age { years.
 William Neal Allen, 1928 St. Louis ave- nue Bessemer, August 5, age ? years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
|TODAYS
 
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Friday. AuE.3 3I
 1928.
AT THE THEATRES
AT THE MOVIES

Loew's ely and Heit Revue of 1928; picture. "The Fog"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31

Albert ROsberger-Funeral services for Albert Rosberger, 55, who died
 suddenly Wednesday night at his residence. sos Eighth street south, will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning from the Southside Catho- lie church, followed by interment in
 the Southside Catholic cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge. He is sur Vived by his widow and six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
The First National Bank
 of Birmingham, Ala.
Statement June 30, 1928
sEsoIIRcEa

Loans and Discounts -. s2O.75s. .ssT57 Overdrafts ......... A,46O.sl U. s. Bonds tPRr) . 1,50O, 100000 U. s. Treasury Certificates 1.8s5, ,S99.4S Liberty Loan Bonds .... 6ss,6OS.7A State of Alabama Bonds 167,OOO.0O Stock in Federal Reserve Bank .......,....,,,,. 100000 Other Stocks and Bonds ,. 1,s7s.446.sO Banking House ..ss...s. 25O,000.O0 Other Real Estate .... los, ,SOS.S2 lnterest Earned not collected l7G,500.CS Cash In vaalts...S 7Go.72s42 With Banks A.sO5,lsO.ss T.: ,..s.:.., 100000 With Federal Reserve Blk, S.2s7,sAs.Tb s.sss .2sslO
 
 s35.s9O. .S46.6O Capital Stock ...........S l,5oO.oOO.oO Surplus and Profits .....s 2.6A3.OA3.s3 Reserved for Taxes ....... 179,Tss.AA Reserved for Interest. 171,556IS Circulation .........s.... 1,S12,560.OO Dividends unpaid ........ 60,0OO.OO Interest collected not earned 2S5.120.79 Deposits Individual .S26.5s1,5ss.As Bank ..s... 2,S74,974.Oe U. $. ..... 125.S2s.sl Federal Reserve Blk. Atlanta,
 Fiscal Ast. I7s.EOO.Oo 2s.7ss.5s4ss
 Ss6.s9O.s4s.60
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
POST OFFICE HOLIDAY MONDAY

Monday being Labor Day, there will be only two carrier and one parcel post deliveries of mail in the business section, according to an an nouncement Thursday afternoon by K. B. Smyer, postmaster Ne deliv- cries will be made in the residential section and no service will be given from the various post office subststions. Windows in the post office will be open only from g to il o'clock Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta- tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 90th meridian time, August 30, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-31

St. Marks church, Venice, was founded 830 A. D.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-23
SIXTEEN MILLION FOOLS


The physical condition of Wood
row Wilson precludes outspoken
comment upon his Armistice Day
speech. Because of his position,
because of his broken health, broken
in the service of his country, allow
ances must be made which need be
made for no other man. His bitter
words are spoken out of great
tragedy. 1t is for history to write
that final act.
There is but one comment we
care to make. 81 have seen fools
resist Providence before" ran his
closing words, "and | have seen
their destruction, as will come upon
these again-utter destruction and
contempt" We have no wish to
debate the prophecy. But we would
record fact. If Mr.. Wilson is
right there were in the United
States on November 2, 1920, more
than 100000 fools. The precise
figure is 16,152,200. On that day,
according to the World Almanac,
that number of American citizens
voted for Mr.. Harding and against
Mr.. Wilson.-New York Tribune.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-23
JUST LIKE A DEMOCRAT

Senator Pat Harrison, of Missis-
sippi, explains the government sale
of the Gorgas power plant as a
subtle and successful Republican
scheme for defeating Hery Ford and
deceiving the country.
Henry Ford wanted The plant to
be included in the Muscle Shoals
deal. The government was already
under contract to sell it to the Ala
bama Power Company in case that
concern wanted the property. 1t did
want it and demanded its rights.
The government asked Henry Ford
if he knew of any way the contract
could be adjusted so as to please
him. He didn't answer. SO the sale
was made. If it hadn't been, then
no doubt Pat Harrison would have
pointed out that the governments
action was a subtle scheme for
breaking an agreement and cheating
the country. Pat goes upon the
principle that it is the duty of a
Democrat to hint that anything a
Republican does, even if it is going
occasionally to church, has some
thing scandalous about it.-Newark
IN. J.) Star Eagle.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1923-11-23
IN REDUCTION OF PLATE
PRINTERS EX-SERVICE
MEN ARE FAVORED

Washington-The Secretary of
the Treasury announces a reduction
of the force of plate printers at the
U. S. Bureau of Engraving and
Printing. This reduction is the re-
suit of the installation of power
presses in accordance with an act
of Congress. The Secretary an
nounces that in order that each en-
ploye of the bureau should receive
fair treatment, the u. S. Bureau of
Efficiency was requested to rate the
entire list of plate printers. This
work began in May and the report
it made was the basis upon which
the reduction of the force was or
dered. In making the reduction,
however, preference was given to
all ex-service men in accordance with
an executive order of President
Harding of March 3, 1928.