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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
WANT SUSPE ENSION IF INFLATED RATE
Traffic Association Will Take River Case To Con-
 mission

Birmingham's Traffic association will file with the interstate com merce commission strong petition for suspension of an increased rate on canned goods from Mobile to Birmingham, which is proposed by the Mobile and Ohio railroad c. E. Jones, secretary, said Thursday.
 After November 26, when an in creased rate via the Warrior barge line on this commodity goes into effect, the only available route will be the Mobile and Ohio on the basis of the old rate of 291a cents. The Mobile and Ohio proposes to increase its rate to be the same as the rate via the Louisville and Nashville and Southern. on December [.
 We feel that the commission will not approve a rate as high as A cents from Mobile to Birmingham, but at the same time we doubt very seri- retain a rate of 29k cents in view of the fact that these old rates have been cancelled from Mobile and New Orleans to all southern points, and we have only been able to retain this old rate to Birmingham, by re- fusal of all carriers to take action at the same time" said MT. Jones.
 This proposed increased rate of A cents only applies on business from the Pacific coast, where the continuity of the interstate haul has not been broken.
 We appreciate that the movement of canned goods from the Pacific coast through Mobile to Birmingham is considerable and shippers can rest assured we will exert our best ef- forts in their behalf"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
BOY RECIPES TALE OF HOLD UP FOR $l80
West End Grocer Starts Him To
 Bank With Days Deposit

By quick work Thursday, Detec- tives Moser and Peveler or the po- lice department succeeded in recov ering S1S0 in cash and checks be- longing to l.. E. Gibson, a West End grocer. Gibson made out his deposit slip Thursday morning at his shop, 521 First avenues givng the money to Herman Murry, a 15-year-old boy employed by him, with instructions to take it to the bank.
 According to the story of the in vestigating officers Murry returned
 in a short time with the story that he had been held up by two negroes and the money taken from him. When they were called on the case, Murry, it was stated, was found ly- ing across a bed at the home of his mother, claiming that he was suffer- ing as a result of a severe blow dealt him by the robbers.
 The officers could find no indica- tion of G blow having been struck the boy and following a check-up on his story he was brol ght to police headquarters for further question ing. Officers state that the boy later admitted burying the money and making up the story of the imaginary hold-up to fool his em- ployer. Following his confession, the boy guided the officers to West End, where the money was found buried in a fencs corner On account of the boys age he will probably be turned over to the juvenile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
Women To Speak Before Various Organizations And Explain Object And Purpose Of Work

Facts about Birmingham's Com munity Chest campaign are tersely summarized in the form of our minute speeches n a booklet which has just been published by the speakers bureau.
 Various types of talks, for use on different occasions and tefore diff ferent audiences are set forth with the idea that these model speeches will furnish inspiration and back ground for the treatment of the Chest campaign by the 20C speakers now enrolled in the bureau. Many ques- tions about the Chest are asked and answered. Objections raised by citi zens in other places where similar campaigns have been conducted are met with argument and data culled from the net experience of those cities after several years of success ful operation under the Chest plan.
 What the Chest can hope to do in Birmingham for the 33 beneficiary in stitutions and the community as a whole ], summarized succintly in the argumentative and informative type of address presented by Jelks H. Cabaniss, vice chairman of the bureau through the medium of the pamphlet:
 "The Community Chest" says Mir. Cabaniss, mikes for efficiency rather than inefficiency; it means co-opera- tion and not competitions; it elimi- mates duplication of effort, it makes for economy in the raising of funds, 1t provides central body of social service and philanthropic work, it substitutes real business manage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
CORONER WILL HOLD
 TWO INVESTIGATIONS

Coroner J. G. Russum, Monday. will investigate the death of Ed Pool, 6O1 Avenue F, Ensley. who was struck on the head by an unknown person. November 9, while in the T. C. l. bath house, and died Wednesday night in the T. c. I. hospital
 Pool was employed as a watchman by the T. c. l. railroad The body will be sent to Montgomery Friday morning by Echols and Angwin, un- dertakers. He left three daughters and four sons, all of iaynesville Ala. F
 Coroner Russum will hold formal inquest Friday into the death of Johnny Jenkins, negro. who was killed Wednesday night in his home at 142S Third alley, north. it is all legged by Johnny Bonds, negro.
 Bonds surrendered to Detective George M. Bragan and was in the kcounty jail Thursday. He claims, of- ficers say. he shot in self-defense, The shooting is said to have oc- cured as result of poker game,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
BISHOP CANNON TELLSOF
 NEED FOR NEAR EAST AID

'contributions Rcom Americans, Bishop Cannon said. He urged every Amer ican to assist the work.
 Dr. James E. billiard, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, lately re- turned iron. Europe, told of visits to several orphanages and said he was impressed by the immensity of the work and that he was convinced that it was worth while to save the .seed corn" of the Armenian nation.
 pr. George Stuart, pastor of the First Methodist church, also a traveller in Europe during the sum- mer months who had a narrow es- cape from death of serious injury while visiting an orphanage in Con- stantinople, recounted his experi- ences among the children.
 W. NJ. Howe, regional director of the Near East Relief in Alabama, distributed post cards and made a short talk on the purposes of Golden Rule Sunday, urging the support of those attending the luncheon which was promised by the group as a committee sponsoring the movement in Birmingham.
 Bishop Cannon left Birmingham Thursday night for Memphis, where he will speak to a similar gathering Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
RE LT0RSEXP HESS.
 VIE WS ON TRAF |C.
Go Into Proposed Ordinance Provisions And Make Own
 Recommendations

After much discussion the resolu- tion as drafted by the Real Estate board committee relative to the pro posed traffic ordinance, which has come before the city commission and decision continued pending ac- tion of the board, was passed at the regular luncheon held in the dining room at the city market at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
 Claude H. Estes, chairman of the committed, reported on the resolu- tion, which asks that the following provisions be embodied in the ordi- nance, parallel parking in the loop area, one hour parking, one way drive in alleys with only right hand turns on emerging; no left-hand turns on Twentieth street, from First to Fourth avenues, inclusive and on Enghteenth and Twenty first streets from Second and Third avenues, in elusive.
 No parking is to be allowed on viaducts, doctors may park for two hours, parking ordinance will be in effect from in the morning to r in be one-way street running east. with no parking allowed except trucks. Taxi stands will have to have the approval of the property owners and approved by the commits sioner of public safety There will be ''no parking" signs allowed in the loop area, without permission of the city commission.
 Another phase of the resolution was that on boulevard drives that all cross-traffic would come to a complete stop before entering The location of the stands for the inter- urban busses which have been stand ing in the vicinity of the court house for many years, will be moved to Eighteenth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, if the proposed or dinance is passed by the commission.
 Carl Wittichen spoke to the board on the question of occupying the site directly across from the city mar ket, either as a parking ground for automobiles, or by using it as an open-afr market to stimulate interest among the truck growers to sell their produce here.
 Tt Is matter of fact that the municipal market must have more patronage or it will be a black eve to the city rather than a monument to community life" said Mr, Witt chen. By using the adjoinink prop erty, it would naturally bring a mum Der of people into the marketa and by having 1t used as .an open air mar ket 1t would tend to encourage the truck farmer to dispose of hiV prod uce without having to sell it to the retailer"
 President J. L. Yancey told the members of the new quarters of the board. which will soon be ready for occupancy. When completed this new home of the Real Estate board will be one of the best in the entire south he stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
ENGINEERS IN MEETING
Dinner Is Held By Bir-
 n,iurhnm Section Of Society

mjurbam Section Of Society
 Anniversary dinner and November meeting of the Birmingham section of the American Society of Mechan- ical Engineers was held at the Hill- man hotel Wednesday evening. The principal speakers were James Bow ron, H. M Gassman, H. Y. Carson and Robert Palm.
 The Birmingham section of the A. $. M. F. is one of the livest or ganizations of technical men, in this state. The present officers are: II. M Gassman, chairman; James, w. Moore, vice chairman; H. l.. Free man. ecretary-treasurer The total membership is approximately 100.
 The banquet and meeting was 8 social event as well as business meeting and each member brought lady guests. The complete program was as follows:
 Report of Chattanooga regional meeting, H. Na Gassman.
 "Impressions From My Recent Trip Abroad" James Bowron.
 'Interesting Experiences in Rus sia," Robert Palm
 with the Red Cross in Judeau," R. Y. Carson.
 The next regular monthly meeting will be held December l9, the pre- liminary program for which includes an address on Naval Aviation Training" by Capt. J. J. Raby, com mandant of the naval air station at Pensacola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
COM " UNITY CHEST PLAN
 IS PUT IN PAMPHLET FORM

ment for haphazard methods which have prevailed in the past. From whatever standpoint the question may be viewed, the Community Chest is the solution of a vexing problem, 1t is fine thing for these men and women who have heretofore devoted untold time and energy toward the raising of funds for these organiza- tions, and it is a fine thing for the community as a whole, in that 1t furnishes an easy, sensible, efficient ly run and well organized institution through which our contributions can be made at one time and in busi- nes-like manner"
 The women of Birmingham organ ized, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Trenton K. Fisk, are cooperating with the men in the work of the speakers bureau. Mrs. Fisk has an Hounced the following appointments of division captains to speak on the Chest before various women's or ganizations and clubs:
 Clubs-Mrs. William Little Brown.
 Churches-Methodis Mrs. w. B. Rowe; North ern Presbyterian, Mrs R. s. Hickman; Baptist, Mrs. J. Ellis Davis; Southern Presbyterian, Mrs James Bowron; Christian, Mrs. Pey- ton Robertson; Episcopal, Mrs. Jo- seph T. Ware; Catholic, Mrs. w. I. Grubb; Knesseth Israel, Mrs. Louis Pizitz; Temple Emmanu- Fl, Mrs. L. H. Heidenreich.
 Parent Teacher associations and School Improvement association Mrs Ralph Russell.
 Business and Professional Women Mrs, Mary E. Mix.
 W, c. T. U.-Mrs. w. H. Jeffries.
 Fraternal organizations-Mr Joe Smith chairman; Eastern Star, Mrs Joe Smith; Pythian Sister, Mrs. ,. J. Burns: Lady Macabees, rs Fred Croy; Woodmen's circles, Mrs. J. T. Simmons.
 Labor rganizations-Mrs R. C. Gladden..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
PAVED H|GHvAY IS.
 OPEN TO ESSEMER.
Last Link In Modern Road, Began Four Years Ago,
 Completed Thursday

Birmingham and Bessemer were joined by a paved highway Thursday, when the last link in the road be- gun four years ago was opened for traffic. The highway was completed Wednesday, but not opened for use until a day later.
 Up to the present time it has been necessary for motorists to detour ove- a bad stretch of road in order to use the part that had been paved. Delay in completing this last stretch was caused, it is said, by unwilling ness on the part of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to grant the necessary right f-way. According to an agreement reached some time ago, when the jitneys were voted off the streets, the street car company promised to grant this right-o way and pave between the car tracks.
 The estimated cost of this road is approximately $50,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
FINAL SHOW FRIDAY BY 4J0LLIES OF 1923
Shrine Minstrels Delight Two Ca
 pacity Houses This Week

Final performance of "The Jollies of 1923" minstrel l-musical comedy revue, staged by Zamora temple, No- bles of the Mystic Shrine, at the Friday night and Chairman Lew Salter of the ticket committee, states that while the seating capacity has been practically taken up, there are some seats vet available, which may be obtained at the box office.
 A capacity audience was again in evidence Thursday night and gave approval to the perform ance All the 'llinks of the open ing performances had been smoothed away, and the program was rem dered without a hitch.
 Friday night, the entire perform ance will be broadcast, special radio outfit having been installed. This performance will conclude the present enga cement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
MOTOR CLUB FAVORS SUNDAY CLOSING LAW
Manager Explains Co-Operatiye
 Service It Proposes To Render

C. A. Whitehead, manager of the Birmingham Motor club Thursday issued an explanation of the clubs. attitude toward the Sunday closing in order that the public might under stand the clubs action in presenting and sponsoring the petition to the city commission asking that automo- bile accessory places all be closed. on Sunday. We want to explain the co cooperative service" said. the state ment. which will enable tire and battery dealers to close their places. of business on Sunday A large ma jority of the dealers are in favor of this, for it enables their employees to- get at least three Sundays rest out of each month.
 "The Birmingham Motor club will maintain a central service station, enabling the general public to get such service as is needed. calling on the different tire and battery dealers to furnish the club a car or motorcycle with side car and driver, according to their turn. This service will be the same, if not better, service than rendered by tire dealers today.
 "The club will keep on hand tires, tubes, etc, representing the different dealers, marked at their regular re- tail price. The club shall merely act as an agent for the respective firms, without cost whatsoever to any deal- CT, except for use of car and driver, which shall be furnished by the deal CT to give service to the general public.
 The Birmingham Motor club is nonprofit organization, therefore, we are unable to show any partiallty or to make any profit from sales.
 We believe there is not motor ist who would not at least sanction a move to give these tire employees a rest on Sunday For that reason tbe Birmingham Motor club is glad to sponsor this movement"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
FIRE AT EVERGREEN

EVERGREEN, Ala, Nov. 22.-(Spe- cial. )=Flre of undetermined origin destroyed the home and contents be- longing to F. J. Dean Thursday aft ernoon. The loss is estimated at S6,000. The house seemed to be on fire from the inside. and no signs from the outside except clouds of smoke issuing from every opening.
 Home furnishings and barn were completely destroyed within few minutes. The location of the prop erty is just outside the city limits, making the firse difficult to fight The loss was only partially covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
OFFICERS INSPECT THE ALABAMA COMPANY
President And Party Go Over Prop
 erty Here And Tuscaloosa

E. N. Rich of Baltimore, president Porter, of Birmingham, vice president and general manager, Thursday were making a tour of inspection of com- pany properties in Birmingham.
 The company will blow out it's two blast furnaces in Gadsden about De- cember 1 for repairs. Coal mines near Searles and Brookwood, in Tus- caloosa county are also operated by the Alabama company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
KELLER RETURNS

MONTGOMERY Ala, Nov. % State Highway Engineer W. s. Keller operated on several weeks go at Rochester. Minn., is expected to re turn to the Alabama capital early. next week. it was announced here todav. MT. Keller is declared im- proving rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
AIT THE MOVIES

Strand-Elinor Glyn's "Six Days" Trianon-Constance Talmadge in "The Dangerous Maid"
 Galax-Shirley Mason in "The Eleventh Hour"
 Capitol-Dorothy Dalton in Be hind Masks"
 Rialto-Norma Talmadge in "she Loves and Lies"
 Royal-William Fairbanks in "The Devils Door Yard"
 Prineess-Big Boy Williams in Cyclone Jones'"
 Odeon-"In the Days of Daniel Boone and comedies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
DEATHS

M. l.. PearsOn-Funeral services for M. l.. Pearson, 47, who died early Tuesday morning at the residence, 2417 Thirty y-seventh avenue, north, after a brief illness will be held at o'clock Friday afternoon from the Mt. Vernon Methodist church, fol- lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery with Brown in charge. The remains will be placed in the church at 12 o'clock Friday, and will lie in state until the funeral hour. Masonic rites will be held at the grave with North Birmingham lodge, No. 591 A. F. & A. M. in charge. MT. Pearson was secre- tary of the Tallapoosa county di- vision of the Tri-Counties associa- tion and was a brother-in-law of Judge T. M McPhail He is sur vived by his widow and three chil- dren brother. s. J. Pearson, and five sisters, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs, Sam Moses Mrs. D. Hammond, Mrs. Bill Guy and Mrs. Blankinship. Pall- bearers will be Joel F. Webb, Judge w, w. Walker, Judge Hugo l.. r. L. Swindell, J. D. Carlisle. James Walker, M. P. Messer, Smiley Wall, Jim Rush and L. A. Me- Cutcheon.
 R. W. AIford--R. W. Afford, 65. died
 
 teenth Avenue. south, Thursday evening at o'clock after a linger- ing illness He is survived by his Widow, four sons, Horace C. Afford the we'll known Birmingham ct torney Howard O. Afford of Flor ida Hugh M. Afford and Phillip A. Afford of Birmingham, two daugh- ters, Miss Mabel Afford and Miss Margaret Afford of Birmingham. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 Clyde Ledford-Remains of Clyde Ledford, S-year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. E. w. Ledford of Carbon Hill, who died early Thursday morning at d local infirmary were sent to ECarbon Hill by Brown for inter- ment.
 Thomas Edward Cnrter-Funeral services for Thomas Edward Carter, 66, who died at the residence, 147 Arcadia Apartments, Fairfield, late Wednesday night, were held at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon fol- lowed by interment in East Brigh- ton cemetery with Bell Undertake ing company of Fairfield in charge. He is survived by his widow, three sons, John, Thomas and James Carter; three daughters, Mrs. c. V. Gillispie, Mrs P. J. Roberts and MfS. J, II. Ildll Mrs. Ida Appieton-Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Appleton, 60, who died Wednesday at local infirmary, were held at o'clock Thursday aft sernoon from the residence, 1745 Pearson avenue, followed by inter- ment in Elmwood cemetery with Johns in charge.
 Samuel T. Jones-Funeral services for Samuel T. Jones, ", who died Tuesday at the residence. 732l Hillman avenue, were held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning fol- lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery with Vice in charge. Infant Harris-Funeral services for the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. R. $. Harris. who died Wednesday at the residence in Tarrant city, were held at o'clock Thursday afternoon at the family cemetery ssDSond Bessemer with Morrison in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
COMING OF THANKSGIVING
Topic Of Dr. NewfieId In Temple
 Emanu-El Friday Evening

The Coming of Thanksgiving and and Celebrate It" will be the sub Ject of Dr. Morris Newfield's sermon at the regular Sabbath meeting at Temple Emanu-El Friday evening. A good musical program for the eve ming has been prepared under the direction of Mrs. Edna Gockel Gus sen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
GENE REED RECoyERINe

F. J. Reed, clerk of the board of revenue, who was taken suddenly i'll Wednesday afternoon while at work In his office at the Jefferson county court house, was reported improving rapidly at the Hillman hospital 1ate Thursday evening. He will probably be able to leave the hospital Friday, his attendants state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
ADDRESS BIOLOGY CLUB
Hardenburgh To Describe "NNhat
 Health Work AccompliSheS"

Members of the BiologicaI club 7t Birmingh Southern college will he addressed Wednesday by W. A. Hal denburgh, sanitary engineer of Inc Birmingham department of healtn, on What Health Work Accom- plishes"
 The club is composed of students of advanced biology and has reg1 lar meetings bi-monthIy under the ST. the departmant /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
NOTED SNOWMAN DEAD

LONGBEACH, Cal, Nov. 22. - George A. Robinson, owner of the Clarence A. Worthan. Shows, and one of the best known showmen in Amer lea, died today at a hospital where he was taken ten days ago, follow ing nervous breakdown. Winter headquarters of the shows is in San Antonio, Tex. He was 49 years of age, and is survived by widow and q sister.
 SHOP THE Shop-o scope way this Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
'I''i;=':',i,',:,5'=l 7TFs'aa7 TODAYS l ,is' i'.' :. CALENDAR
AT THE THEATREs

Jefferson-"The Covered Wagon" Lyric-Keith vaudeville, news reels and comedies.
 Loew's Bijou-Loews' vaudeville and feature pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23

Deputies Cochran, Ball, Badger and
 Hickman made a raid in the Solocco
 district during the early morning hours Thursday and brought Billy Williams, J. H. Ware and Horace Boiling of that settlement on a charge of distilling. Officers state that they found the men operating "a small still, which was destroyed by the raiding party following the arrests.
 SHOP THE shop-o-scope way this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
THE WEATHER

Alabama, extreme northwest Florida and Mississippi: Cloudy on the coast, local and cooler.
 Virginia: Unsettled weather followed by rain Friday and Friday night; Saturday clearing; no change in temperatures.
 North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia: Showers Friday; Saturday fair; no change in mperature-
 Florida: Generally fair Friday and Sat urday; no change in temperature
 Tennessee and Kentucky; Showers Fri day. except cloudy in extreme west por- tion Saturday fair and colder.
 West Virginia: Fair Friday; Saturday fair and colder
 Louisiana. Friday partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled; Saturday generally fair.
 Arkansas: Friday partly cloudy; Sat urday generally fair.
 Oklahoma, east and west Texas: Friday and Saturday generally fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
.CADMEAN CIRCI,E

The Cadmean circle will meet with Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler Friday after noon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23

For the 24 hours ending at p. m, November 22. 1923;
 Highest temperature f.............,. 6l Lowest temperature ..,............. b6 Mean temperature .......,........- 58 Normal temperature ....,.....-.... o2 Deficiency in temperature since Jan- Rainfall - ........ .07 Total rainfall since January .50 67 Excess in rainfall since January 1... 6 SS Relative humidity, a. m. ....A.... 64
 ' pm. 92 Dry thermometer, a. m. ........ 5G
 12 noon ........>....... .r..'.'''.' DO
 D. m. -...=.....-... ...s..s'''. oo Wet thermometer. a. m ...... 50
 12 noon 53
 D. m. ........s... oo Summary of observations made at sta tons of United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 9Oth meridian time, November 22, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-23
CTRRENT EVENTS
CHARCED WITH DIsTILLING

American Business club luncheon, o'clock. at Tutwiler hotel.