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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
B. A. DAVEY FUNERAL

Funeral services for Bernard A. Davey, president of the B. 4. Davey and Associates Advertising agency. who died Tuesday at the South High lands infirmary from injuries received in the World war, were held at 2;30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Ridouts chapel, with pr. Henry Ed monds officiating. Interment follow ed in Elmwood cemetery, with the American Legion in charge.
 MT. Davey had been suffering with high blood pressure and nervousness caused from being gassed and wounded in France and since that time has spent much time in govern ment hospitals. He had only been in Birmingham about year. but with his knowledge of magazine and news paper work had easily won himself a place in the business world of the city He was member of several well known clubs.
 Mir. Davey is survived by his widow and aa son. B. A. Davey, Jr.: his par ents; two sisters, Miss Lillian Davey and Miss Margaret Davey; five brothers, Frank E. Davey, William E. Davey, H. A. Davey, Clarence Oa- yey and Kenneth Davey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
Seize 200 Gallons Shelby County Corn
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE .iGE-fIERAa.D Montgomery. Ala Dec 10

A passenger car operat- ing as part of the liquor fleet rom Shelby county into Birming- ham, loaded down with prohibited beverages, was seized in Shelby county Wednesday, according to reports received at headquarters Of the state law enforcement de- partment. Two hundred gallons and five pints of whisky, pre- sumably intended for the Christ mas trade of the magic city, was seized in the single car. The drlver of the whisky ear escaped capture by leaping from the ma chine and running like deer over the Shelby county hills, swimming a creek which happen ed to be in his way and showing speed which completely baffled the pursuing officers, according to the report received by Chief Wal ter K. McAdory.
 State and federal officers work ing together in Mobile county seized a Ford touring car with 40 gallons of whisky, and made one arrest. Two 150-gallon stills were smashed in a raid in Rus sell county, and 225 gallons of beer poured out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
SUITS FOR $l00.000 FILED AT COURT HOUSE
Republic Iron And Steel Company
 Defendant In Two Causes

Two suits totaling s100,000 were filed against the c. G. Kershaw Con- tracting company and the Republic Iron and Steel company in the civil division of the Jefferson county cir cult court Tuesday by William Il. Chambers, ST. and James A. Wooten.
 Chambers is suing for s6o,000 for the death of his son Woodrow Wilson Chambers. alleged to have been burn ed by powder October 28, While the second suit was filed by an alleged victim of the same accident.
 In his affidavit filed in connection with the suit, Chambers stated that his son was under 14 years of age and his death resulted from careless ness on the part of the companies in leaving large cans of powder and eN- plosives unguarded near crowded part of the city. He claims that his son was attracted to these cans, ana that while playing there received the injuries that resulted in ms death.
 James Wooten charges that he was attracted to the cans of powder al the same time He says he was se- verelv burned. bruised and lacerated, that his nervous system received a great shock and that. he was per- maneRtly injured and disfigrred,
 Both plaintiffs are represented oy John W. Altman. A jury trial IS de- mauded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
EARTH AT 4 CAN'T
 AS WINTER COMES.
23 Degrees Off Center-Jack Frost Starts To Do
 His Stuff

According to custom long estab- lished Friday. December 21, will be celebrated by meteorologists and elementary Latinists as the winter solstice.
 The meteorologists announce the beginning of winter. roughly. and the school of the dead language adds that the word solstice is compounded of sol" meaning sun, and the word "sistere" to stand.
 In spite of the fact that the earth will tilt 23 degrees, 27 minutes from the sun, no disastrous effect has been predicted in Birmingham. The day will be exactly 10 hours long, or from 6:5S to 4:5S.
 The secret of the situation is that on this particular day the axis of the earth, as regards the earth's orbit around the sun, would be represented by the hands of the clock at about ten minutes after seven, the minute hand representing the north pole and the hour hand the south. This is, of course, supposing that the perpendi- cular to the sun l. o'clock,
 The general significance of the position is that Alaska and other points of equal distance from the true north pole will, at some time during the day, pass through the ethereal position representing the mathe- matical north pole. If Perry had waited in Alaska for this moment, any year, he might have discovered a perfectly good pole without search ing.
 Saturday afternoon at 3:54 o'clock is this year scheduled as the exact entrance of winter. It will be marked by no especial signs, with the ex- ception of being several minutes shorter than Friday.
 Winter solstice say meteorolo- gists, is a sort of confession by the sun that unless the days are longer the heat it gives the earth will not be enough to prevent it becoming gradually colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
LAUGHS AND THRILLS IN COLLEGE COMEDY
Birmingham Southern Cast Offers
 Domestic Farce At Jefferson

Good Evening, Clarice" will be given Thursday evening at the Jeff ferson theatre, it was stated Wcdnes- day.
 The farce comedy of domestic life win be presented by the Phi Alpha fraternity of Birming gham Southern college at s o'clock.
 The play is built on ultra modern lines with great many laughs and thrills promised. It requires two hours to be put on. The majority Of members of the cast have had much experience. and the training of the group has been thorough, it is said.
 The music will be under the direc- tion of c. Gordon Erickson, and will be furnshd by the college orchestra.
 Those taking part are: Corrine Travis, Wyatt Hale, Elizabeth Smith. Russell Johnson, Beatrice Overall Bertha Cummins, Rosalee Walston, Rebeca Cousins. Clifford Greene, Noble McEurin and Richard Fennel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ARM CONFE FERENCE OPENS AT AUBURN
Prof. Duncan Sponsors Meet. ing To Study Advanced
 Agricultural Methods

AUBURN, Ala, Dec. 1s.-(Special.) From all sections of Alabama dele gates were arriving in Auburn Wednesday afternoon and night to take part in the safe farming con- ference which will be held here the remaining three days of this week. As the delegates arrive they are be- ing assigned rooms in the dormitory and fraternity buildings made va cant by the departure of students this morning to spend the holidays at their homes. Final plans for the conference were arranged at meet ing in the office of Professor Dun- can Wednesday afternoon. Professor Duncan stated that those who did not arrive Wednesday will reach Au- burn early Thursday morning for the opening session which will be held in the forenoon.
 The first session will be in the form of get acquainted meeting where the purpose of the conference will be explained, and where the delegates will become acquainted with each other. After this they will divide into several committees. Each committee will represent a particular problem or division of agriculture and will work out defi- mite recommendations for the con- sideration of all delegates at a gen. eral conference. In calling the meet Ing as an extension SerVlce proJest, Professor Duncan and other exten- sion service workers, as well as of- ficials of organizations of farmers, had in mind the serious problems with which farmers are now con fronted with reference to plans for the approaching new year. It is be- lieved that the recommendations which will be made will be feasible and of such nature as to make them become permanent program for the safety and development of agriculture in Alabama.
 The conference will be attended by the county demonstration agents one or more delegates from each county farm bureau, officials of or ganizations of farmers and mark ct ing associations, representatives of commercial concerns, members of eX pertinent station staff, and the agri- cultural facultV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
STRUCK BY AUTO, NEGRO BOY DIES
Driver Picks Up Injured Child And Takes Him To
 Hospital

John F. Sawyer. Jr, six-year-old negro, Rosedale, Route 8, was al- most instantly killed at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when he was struck by an automobile as he ran across the street at the foot of Red mountain.
 s. D. Nance, said to have been the driver of the automobile, picked up the child and brought him to the Hillman hospital, but he died en route.
 According to Nance's statement to City Detectives w. P. Elledge and T. N. Williamson, he was driving to- wards Birmingham when the child dashed in front of the automobile He stated that he was making about 15 miles an hour and stopped in half a cars length. The case was being investigated by Coroner J. D. Rus sum. Nance was not arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
AUTO TAX DODGERS SOUGHT BY COUNTY
License Inspectors Men Out For Arrests, Starting Hunt Today

Approximately 1000 Jefferson county automobile owners will be In danger of arrest If they drive their cars on the public highways after Thursday, c. C. Hawley, license inspector, estimated Wednesday. These owners are those who have failed to get their new automobile licenses.
 Mr. Hawley stated Wednesday that owners of cars for which licenses have not been obtained would be ar rested and required to furnish bond for their appearance at trial About two weeks ago he announced that no arrests would be made until De- cember 20. as he wished to allow ample time to get licenses. Many owners have done so, but others have paid little attention to his warning.
 A 10 per cent penalty was added November 15, when the time limit set by the legislature expired. Be- ginning Thursday. the cost of court action will also be added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
Ir. Mar, J. Greenwood-Funeral

Mrs. Mary J. Greenwood-Funera services for Mrs. Mary J. Green wood, 1s who died Monday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Monteabaro 4917 Second ave nue. were held at 10:S0 o'clock Wednesday morning, followed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery, with Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
GUN CASE TO COURT

slav,nr of Richard William Guins. IT. during a raid on a Shelby coun- ty still last Saturday by federal and state prohibition agents, will short ly be in the state court for solution, according to indications Wednesday.
 Federal Prohibition Director A. vestirating, and Walter k. McAdory, chief law enforcement officer of the state. had personal representative at the scene of the shooting making an investigation.
 The father of the slaln youth has asked for court action, 1t was learned at the federal building.
 W. H. Gillespie, federal agent, and several state officers were in the narfy of raiding officers. In re- port to Director Hargett, Gillespie said he did not know who did the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
TO ELECT COMPTROLLER

President D. E. McLendon of the city commission plans to hold pri . vate conference Thursday with C. F.. Armstrong. deputy city. comptroller, it was learned at the city hall We'd nesday.
 This lends color to the belief that the commission head is preparing to nominate Mr. Armstrong as city comptroller to succeed II. Marvin Taylor. resigned. The commission will meet Friday to accept MT. Tay- lor's resignation and elect his sue cessor
 All members of the commission have made it known they will vote for Mr. Armstrong if President Nc Lendon, in charge of the comptrol' ler's department. nominates him:
 Mr. Armstrong has been deputy comptroller for II years
 There were reports at the city hall Wednesday that Comptroller Taylo' was planning to withdraw his resig nation, but they were flatly denied by commission members. Comptrol Ter Taylor said nothing. but was packing up his personal papers, mak ing ready to move out of the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
WHITE IN NEW YORK
 ON B. R., L. & P. SALE
Rumor Persists Subsidiary Of Gen. eral Electric To Be Purchaser

Final negotiations for the release of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, from the hands of re- ceivers and for the sale of the prop erty to eastern. capitalists, now are torney W. B. White of the law firm of Tillman, Bradley and Baldwin.
 MT. White is in New York repre- senting the co-receivers of the prop erty, who are J. S. Peavear and l.. c. Bradley. It is planned to lift the re- ceivership shortly after January |, and the new owners of the properties will take them over immediately aft erwards.
 No statement will be made public in advance of MT. Whites return from New York, it was said Wednesday,. Rumors were current that an east ern concern closely connected with the General Electric company would take over the properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
READY FOR PENALTY
Yerby's Attorney Asks That Appeal
 Be Dismissed By Judge

William Yerby, convicted of the murder of Airline Clyde King, in Ketona last spring, appeared before Judge William E. Fort Wednesday and asked that his appeal to the supreme court be dismissed. He stated that he was ready to begin the 10-year sentence in the state penitentiary imposed upon him fol- lowing his conviction. His request to Judge Fort was made through his attorney, Matt Murphy.
 Yerby was charged with participa- ton in the attack on Dr. J. D. Dowl- ing, county and city health officer, but was never brought to trial, as same offense were acquitted. He has also been charged with an at- tempt to fleg Ed Daniels, negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
s2,ooo MORE
Community Chest Gets Additions
 Sum Through The Mail


 Sum Through The Mail
 Nearly s2,0o0 in subscriptions to the Community Chest was received through the mails Wednesday, Cam paign Director Carson Adams stated. The total is slowly rising above the $415,o 900 mark, he declared.
 A substantial daily increase seems assured, 1t was said. A few work CTS are continuing at their canvas of pledges and money promised during the active drive, which closed Satur- day evening.
 An anonymous subscriber sent $40 in to headquarters in the Steiner building ealy duing the day. Conti- buttons included those of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company, Ensley office and power plant forces; the B. T. Washington Insurance company. the Atlantic Life Insurance company, and the Avon- dale plant of the Continental Gin company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
LOTHIAN UTILITY
 CASES COME UP
Rates On Sand, Gravel And Cement Held To Be
 Unjust
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD !
 Montgomery. Ala. Dec. 19 |

J. H. Alldredse left4Tuesday night for Dothan to act as special master
 for the Alabama public service com
 mission at the hearing of the com plaints of Sheehan & Linen vs. At
 lantfc Coast Line Railroad company
 and of E. H. Porter Hardware com paSly vs. Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville and Nashville Railroad companies.
 The first complaint is against un-
 just and unreasonable rates on sand and gravel, carloads, from Mont
 gomery to ozark and for reparaton The second complaint is "against un- just and unreasonable rates on ce-
 ment (natural or Portland), carloads
 from Montgomery to Dothan, and petition for reparation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
MORE STILLS SMASHED

Three stills were captured recent ly in EtoWah county by state off cers aided by the sheriff's forces, according to report made Wednesday to Walter K McAdory, state en- forcement chief Two of these stills were of 60-gallon capacity and one of 150- gallon capacity. Along with them 500 gallons of beer and eight gallons Of whisky were seized. In Cleburne county two stills of 90 and 100 gallon capacity respectively were seized along with 2,000 gallons of beer and five gallons of whisky. Federal officers assisted the state men in this raid. In Mobile county state and federal officers seized two stills of 196 and one still of 150-gal- ion capacity, with 1.700 gallons of beer and 10 gallons of whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
TWO YOUTHS AND 25 GALLONS BOOZE SEIZED
Car Also Taken In Charge By Bibb
 Officials

CENTERVILLE. Ala, Dec. 1s.- Special. )-Eugene Bum and Caral Booth were arrested at an early hour Tuesday morning between Blocton and Woodstock, and had in their pos session at the time Of the arrest, off cers say, 25 gallons of corn whisky. At the same time a sedan car was taken In possession by the officers making the arrest. The young men were placed in jail on default of a S1,GC0 bond each and ,he whisky de- stroyed ThA charge against the de- fendants Is transporting liquors and having alcoholic liquors in their pos session. Thus far .he defendants have not made bail. The solicitor has filed petition for the condenna- tion of the car. The matter will come up for hearing before Judge Samuel F. Hobbs at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ABERcRoMBIE TO SPEAK

pr. John W. Abercrombie, state superintendent of education, has ac- cepted an invitation from pr. Pay son Smith, commissioner of educa = tion of Massachusetts and president of the department of superintendency of the national education association, to deviler an address at the conven. ton of the department to be held at Chicago February A to 2S. pr. Aber- crombie will be among the dozen speakers selected from all over the United States to appear on the pro- gram of the general session of the convention. His subject will be Re cent Achievements and Next Forward Steps in American Education"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
TWO YEARS FOR THEFT
MauIdin Begins Sentence For Lcav-
 ing With An Automobile

Earnest c. Mauldin will begin a two-year sentence in the state pen itentiary Saturday after pleading guilty to charge of stealing an automobile from the Saunders Drive lt-Yourself company. He was sen fenced by Judge H. P. Heflin.
 Mauldin took the car and drove 1t to Memphis. Tenn, where he was ar rested for failure to observe traffic regulations. The investigation that followed revealed him as the person who stole the car. He was brought back to Birmingham and released on bond awaiting action by the grand jury. It was then that he escaped to Los Angeles. He was brought back by Horace C. Afford, attorney for the Saunders company.
 Mr. Afford stated Wednesday night that the company he represented was about to conduct special drive to round up automobile thieves and bring them to trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
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FEW LICENSES ISSUED
Small Number Of Teachers stand
 State Examination

Only 94 applicants for teachers- IT. censes, including S1 negroes and lj white people, took the state teach- CTS examinations, held Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. This was declared to be the smallest number since the present officials have been in charge.
 This small number is taken as a good sign by educational officials, who pointed out Wednesday that better trained teachers were being supplied to the county schools by normal school and special extension classes. Persons taking these courses are not required to take the state examinations, their certncates heinz accepted in lieu of the exami- nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
SHOULDER IS BROKEN
H. '. Robinson Injured By Falling
 Rod Wednesday Morning

IT. Y. Robinson, employee of the Portland Cement company, was se- riously injured Wednesday morning when struck by falling rod while at work at the company's plant.
 According to reports on the acc- dent. Robinson was under some ma chinery when the rod fell out of il and struck him on the shoulder and side. He was carried to the Fra ternal hospital in Browns ambu- lance, where he was found to be suffering with a broken shoulder and three broken ribs. He was reported resting quietly late Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
HEARING IS SET

Hearing will be had at 10 a. m. January in the Chamber of Com mcrce building at Birmingham on the
 petition of the American Casting company against 21 railroad com panies in Alabama. according to an ofder given out Wednesday by the public service commission. The petition asks for reasonable and ron discriminatory rates on cast iron culvert pipes in lengths of five feet or less. carloads, minimum weight 100000 pounds. from Bir- mingham and group points to all points within the state of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ORDINANCE GOES OVER
Commission Meditating On Regula-
 tiOns For Electric Installations


 tions For Electric Installations
 An ordinance by Commissioner W. l.. Harrison. providing improved electrical regulations for Birmlng ham, was discussed for several houra Wednesday by the city commission and then laid over for action at an adjourned session Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 Officials of the Southeastern Un- defwriters association were presen. and urged adoption of the new code. They pointed out that lower fire in surance rates were being planned for Birmingham under the assurance that the electrical regulations would be frightened up.
 All members seemed to favor the new regulations, and predictions were made that they would be for mally adopted Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
WATER COMPANY PLAN GETS CITYS APPROVAL
Commissioner Harrison Congratu. lates Superintendent Horner

lateS Super1nrendent d0rneI
 On behalf of the city commission, Commissioner W. l.. HaYrison, Wednesday. formally approved plans of the Birmingham Water Works company to increase its capital stock 5000 and expend $5oo.ooo for im- provements and extensions in 1s2l,.
 Stockholders of the corapanv shaped this program at . special meeting Tuesday. Approval of the city and the Alabama public service commission must be obtained bsfore the plans can be carried forward.
 In approving the plan on behalf of the city, MT. Harrison congratu- lated the stockholders for the prog ress they are making with the water works system. 4ae3F
 Petition for authority to proceed with the plans will be filed at once with the public service commission, according to H. H. Horner vice presi- dent and general superintendent of the Water Works company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

The Birmingham CONSERVATORY or Music will be closed from December 24 to December 30. inclusive, in ob- servance of the Christmas holidays. Mrs Edna Gockel Gussen, director. announced Wednesday.
 No classes will be conducted dur ing the period named, according to announcement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
CANNON SLATED FOR
 CONVENTION BUREAU
City Commission Considering Pay
 ing S3,000 To New Official

Thomas L. Cannon probably Will De elected secretary of municipal con vention bureau, created by the city comm ssion for the purpose of draw ing more big meets to Birmingham.
 President D. E. McLendon said MT. Cannon is veteran in convention work. The salary will be s3,o0o a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
TO INSTALL OFFICERS
Furniture Dealers To Have Dinner I
 Municipal Market

Birmingham Furniture dealers will have their regular meeting at ban quet at 6:so Friday evening in the new Municipal market. New officers will be installed and the new presi- dent, R. B. Broyles, will preside.
 MT. Broyles calls on all furniture dealers in Birmingham whether mem bers of the association or not, to be at the meeting. sLet us get together to make the year 1924 a better busi- ness era for us and for Birmingham, v Mir. Broyles said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
ROADS INSPECTED

R. D. Jordan of the state highway department left Wednesday for. an inspection in Covington county of the Opp Florala project. G. N. Mitch am, division engineer, returned Wednesday from an inspection in Lee county of the bridges on the road leading from Opelika to Dade- Ville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-20
TWO PAROIED

W. w Brandon today paroled John Bryant, negro. sentenced to life inn prisonment from Jefferson county for murder February 22, 1923. The governor also paroled Derry Stovall, sentenced to 10 yeas imprisonment from Fayette county for man. slaughter. October ]. 1921.