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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11

at the railroad crossing where the accident occurred, and that the glare of this light was so intense that he did not see the train, but stopped automobile, which took fire after the collision. He testified when he reached the scene two or three other automobiles were there and some of the train crew. The automobile, he testified, was driven in between two freight cars, the men seriously in Jured and the automobile on fire. The men died later, some of them after being taken to a hospital.
 The first witness was J. H. Boyd, conductor of the freight train, who resides at S14 Twenty fourth street, south. According to his statement the accident occurred Monday about 2 a. m., and about two minutes after his train had come to a stop. He was at the front of the train and knew nothing of the accident until a few minutes later. He testified the cleo trlc light was burning at thee ross ing, but stated he had no flagman or red light at the crossing. But, &C., cording to his story, an approaching automobile could have seen the train from the rays of the electric light The train had been standing still only about two minutes when the accident took place, according to Conductor Boyd's statement. He testified the tracks were blocked by a Frisco en- zine making it necessary to stop his train until this engine was moved. The automobile was driven two or three feet between two freight cars, he testified.
 c. S. Davis, 22 Fortieth street. south, and NJ F. Kennedy, 1923 Twenty-fourth street, north, both switchmen, testified they were near the accident when it occurred and their statements were substantially the same as that of Conductor Boyd.
 Jesse Edwards. 3901 Fourth ave nue. south. a post office clerk, testi- fled he was one of the first to reach the scene of the accident, giving ev- cry assistance possible. He testified he was going home in an automo- bile and that he was unable to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
INVESTIGATION OF AUTO DRECK MADE BY THE COROME E
Witnesses Say Street Lamp Blinds View of Train On
 Crossing

Investigation by Coroner J. D. Rus sum into the collision of an Rutomo- bile with a freight train Sunday morning at First avenue and Thirty first street crossing, in which four men, Grady Edwards. Nugent Nairin. Jr., J. D. Harris and w. s. Lamp kin lost their lives. was begun Tues day afternoon, and the hearing will be resumed at g o'clock Wednesday morning.
 According to the evidence of a number of witnesses Seaboard freight train had blocked the cross ing and the ill-fated automobile con- taining the four men damned In be- tween two freight cars. Witnesses testified that an electric light which swung over the crossing was binding and that driver of an ap- preaching automobile could not see the train until almost upon the cross ing.
 W. A. Chappell Southern railroad engineer, who resides at 3s31 Ave nue D. testified he was going home in a Ford shortly beforA the accident occurred, and near the blast furnace on First avenue the car bearing the four men who lost their lives. passed him going at the rate of 40 to 50 miles an hour. The witness testified there was an electric light burning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
MOOD |S RELEASED FROM CHARGE OF ARSON BY COURT Feeling at Llpscomb Is Strong
 Against His
 Arrest
BEssEMER BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD Bessemer. Ala, April 10

. Considerable feeling was displayed by residents of Lipscomb Tuesday because of the arrest and trial of j. w. Wood son of the mayor Of the town. on charge of arson. Wood was released after a prellm- inary hearing before Judge Frank Ball of the inferior court. hia at torneys, Goodwin and Ross, not pre- aenting any evidence for tho defense.
 Young Wood was arrested on sun day, at the instance of the office or state fire marshal, 1t is stated. and was charged with the attempted basning of his fathers home at Lip- aoornb. The fire occurred there some weeks go but tho damage was slight,
 The community was deeply stirred oyer the incident and many of his Friends offered to testify in his ne- half. Their testimony was thought unnecessary, but there was large crowd of Lipscomb people present at the hearing Tuesday.
 Wood ,s 8 popular young. man in xn.s section. He was reared here. His Sriends were bitter in their resent ~naut over his arrest, which many
 thsna claim was inspired by polit-
 a'-1ie of his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
Wanted

Clean cut ambitious man 22 to 25 years of age for position with nationally known company. This position requires man who knows how to study and can qualify him self for sales and executive work. The work does not require travel ing. Apply 2003 Jefferson County Bank Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
ROAD BIDS oRDI gED
Board Of Revenue Acts O.
 Robins Highway ProJN1-

The Jefferson county board of revenue Tuesday morning instructed the county engineer to advertise for bids for resurfaeing of the Warrior Robins road, some four miles In length.
 Bids were ordered asked for the purchase of five new road tractors, new work in the county. A considerable amount of routine business was transacted and the board adjourned at noon to recon vene at 10 a. m. Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
f, ,s,.s, CLUB CIRCUIT

f'-ba gTe1sF rsfty of Alabama GIee
 s5 g,s7y -eke ftB annual appearance {r Ser sn.a. Saturday evening, April st Alarm of the college and a snks <ane Ing of friends are sf"ays .aS.o e lear tho Cleo club. not es.l :, r-.-. ,,asw old ties but because of sa1e of the program usually gs,ssr n l6dition to the regular 8.at club isio there will be an in- 6eet,sg. 41..s season in the form of s .cafls ofsera sketch, written by sseurlce n al of the clnb. MT. Wiei ;s a taierfal vocalist and has com ssos 6 assnber of classical selec-
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chants association to take place at - a,.1,oL r,,iIf aiso he a feature

The poultry division of the Cham. Der of Commerce will tnaugurate its poultry and egg show at 1914 Third avenue, which will last until satur- day.
 The celebration Is for the obser- vance of Bassemers thirty-sixth an. niversary and tho club of the city the first to take place at the Kiwanis club Wednesday. and to be followed by that of the Rotary club on Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
"You Neglected
 Your Kidneys!'

TNHATS why you have that con- l stant backachs, that lamsnsss and soreness, and those sharp, rheu matic pains. Don't ignore these warnings! That nerve-racking back ache, those headaches, dizzy spells and urinary irregularities are usually easily corrected if treated promptly. But neglect is dangerous, Help your kidneys before it IS too late. Use Doan's Kidney Pills, Scores of Birmingham folks recommend Doans, They should help you. Ask your neighbor!
 Here's Birmingham case;
 s. l.. Morley, 2osh fist St, south, Avondale, says: T felt miserabls and the trouble developed from the irregular action of my kidneys. had sharp twinges through the lower part of my back and it was hard t9 do my work My kidneys didn't act right. Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Ellis Drug Store corrected the frnuhle''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
TO DRAFT TRAFFIC LAW
Wynn Authorized To Draw Neasur,
 GGvcrninE CHrb Drives

W. J. Wynn will draft an ordi- nance regulating the building of passage ways over curbings erected by automobile owners on the au- thority given him Tuesday after in- formation. regarding conditions was outlined to the commission by Charles c. Davis. president of the Birmingham Automobile club.
 Mir. Davis explained this condition was dangerous to pedestrains. He stated owners allowed the ap- breaches to run down, .iaking them unsafe to walk across.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
OFFICERS ELEOTEn

The following officers were elected at the Monday afternoon meeting of tho Weman's Missionary union of the First Baptist Ghureh Mrs. Charles Bentlny, presidents Mrs, Rose Huey, tirst vice presidenti Mrs, Jessie Wal dropl, second vice president; Mrs, J.
 T, Crofford, secretaryi Mrs, Rush Randall, treasureri Mrs. J. Il. Will son, G, A; leaderi Mrs, F, M
 itaneg, personal service secretary i; Mrs, k, Pearson, tithing secretary Slrs' Emmett Ray, family altar sec retaryi Mrs; A. s. Cleere, literature secretary Mrs. E. B. Scales, corre- spending secrstaryi Mrs Benson bently, Sunbeam leader for the South leader for the Northside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
sy IRE AIRPLANEs

Yhe =saEs mer Chamber of Com saars5 has Sscured the services of a hunter C airplanes which will visit 3sssef4ar curing the birthday cele- s.4tisY. 8s Thursday. It Is not cer- fatr. as ,o the number of planes whtch vii ytsit the city or the time rf ENa arrival. but 1t has been ssvee4 aeei itely that at least two piane w,ll each this city not later tNe3 5ons
 Csaer rleas are being worked out rrv sns entertainment of the crowds sxnsei s,i 10 visit the oity on that day. A s1Tas has been secured and the A- taas U rixes offered by the mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
WAGE rNCnEAsE PLEASING

Bessemer will be greatly benefited through the recent wage increase granted tho day laborers of the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany from as to 81 cents per hour. The announcement also stated that this increase would be made also for workers on tonnage and piece work later on, which will moan an increase for tho skilled workers,
 Most of tho day laborers of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company live in or near Bessemer and Fairfield, and their increased pay becomes effective April a8. It Is thought that this Is the forerunner other companies and all large em- ployes of labor in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
,LER IS WINNER

,iler, IT,, of Bessemer, re- the pole vault contest at se-vanderbilt track meet ,, also capturing third b he discus and javelin
 Ter was not entered in
 q latter events but took
 two of vanderbilt's star were suddenly taken i'll.
 IS formerly captain Of i.- v High school football ns one of the most pop ssty. Z ss.t Of thta section. He has s,es, -sfg.ss 5on at Vanderbilt as an .g -eu-e hiete, having made his s~ n r,tbaii and won several a.4 cs 5s track team. He ts tho Zen q La snd Mrs. c. D. Waller or ta1Aszss4aA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
BESSENER RUREAIf

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau Of The Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10s1-W Those desiring Ia call Howe Price, phone Bessemer 276
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11

Officers and members of BirminE- ham FInternnl Lodge, A. r. and A. M., will meet at the Masonic temple at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon to con- duct funeral. services for Brother Charles Nelson Skidmore.
 R. D. ARTHUR,
 Worshipful Master. W. W. RANSOM, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
LOCAL DATA


 For the 24 hours ending at p. m. April 10, 1923:
 Highest temperature ............... II Lowest temperature ,.......1....... ol Mean temperature ..........,tt.... 6t Normal temperature ..........-t..,. 6- Excess in temperature since Jan, H. 26 Rainfall ,,,,... .............. co Total rainfall since Jan. i....,,. .l2. 7S Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. l.. l, g. Relative humidity, e. m. ..,,.-,.. 69 l2 noon .-...'..'.....'. s. '.''''.
 p. ln Dry thermometer, a. m. ..,,t.... 62 12 noon ....,............... ea
 p. m. t.... .-.ss .#s#'-..'s no Wet thermometer, U, III. ......... +5 12 noon ,,. ................ 5l
 p. In. ......,..t... b2
 F. c. HORTON, Observe. Summary of observations made at sta tons of the United States Weather Bureau during the 2s hours ending at p. m.. pOth meridian time, April l0 1923i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
mpv wI1LYAMvoy HOSTESS

Miss Virginia williamson will be hostess to tho wednesday Music club at her homo on Rerkloy avenue at s o'clock, It waa formerly announced that this meeting would take place at the homo of Mrs, Charles Ray on Fourth avenue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
17'.s..,.-. Aa
 ssE Fr7A -1S ,ss, 's NlALkNUAK||
At the Movies

At the Movies Alcazar-Betty Blythe In "The Darling of the Rich" Galax-Priscilla Dean in ''The Flame of Life" Odeon-"rhe Social Buccaneer." Princess-"Y ellow Men and Gold" Rialto-Ellie Norwood in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" Royal-Jack Hoxie in "Cupid's Brand"
 Strand-Pola Negri in "BeHadon- na."
 Trianon-Barbara LaMarr in "Trif- ling Women"
 At the Theatres Jefferson-Dr. s. H. Clark, lecturer. will read Les Miserables." Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Lew's Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures. Rotary club luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel at 1 o'clock. Exchange club luncheon at the Tutwiler hotel at l o'clock. Alabama Dental association in con yention at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Program of WsY The Woodlawn Music Study club presents the Woodlawn concert or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
MIysYoNARY UNION

The Baptist womans Missionary union of tho Birmingham district will hold. ita annual convention at the South High)ands Baptist church, Bessemer, on Thursday. April l2, whom It Is expected that there will be several hundred delegates and visi- tors, Tho conference will convene al ao,so o'clock in the forenoon, how over. an executive meeting of the board will begin at 10 o'clock, The out. Song, 'Hew yYrm a Founda- tion;~r prayer, Mrs. M P. Reynelds; speech of welcome, Mrs. Roy Chand- Ter: response, Mrs. I, w, Wood, de- vettonal. Mrs, !, I, Blount, business sessloni song, Send the Light" a mock operation by the Baptist hospi- tai nurses; address. Miss Mary Nor thinEtoN. In the afternoon a pro- gram ef young peoples work win be carried out with Mrs, W, L. Pierce as leader, when the following will be tho program; Song, "The Kinx Husiness,.". by the Y. ", c, Al deva- tional, Miss Myrtle Glazei prayer, Mrs, Howard Horland prayer for junior organization, Mrs, n. B, Alleni pageant by the children of the Besse- mer South Highlands Baptist churchi reports from committees, prayer, Mrs. J. T, Thomas,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
THE WEATHER

Weather Forecast Alabama. Mis- sissippi: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday, mild temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
BIRMINGHAM RENTAL
 AGENTS NIL. CONFER
Discuss Plans To Meet Demands Of
 Growing City

Birmingham rental men have been called to meet at 4:30 o'clock We'd nesday afternoon at tho library of Jemison & Co. to consider important matters concerning offices handling rentals in Birmingham. O. II. Horton. secretary of the Birmingham Real Estate board, announced Tuesday. Thursdays meeting will be devoted to consideration of the sales division, their recommendation to the board and a general examination of the purposes of the division.
 New people are coming to Bir- mingham every day" the announce ment reads. Postal receipts have in creased 25 per cent. Bank clearings mark. Industrial activity Is at it's peak. Labor is short. All of which means that the rental men have an important task ahead in supplying houses and apartments for thousands of people who must come to Birming- ham. Be at this meeting and help us get ready to give the best rental service of any city in this country"
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his attention was attracted by the hlaze from tha Wrack ed ant tnmn nhile

his attention was attracted by the blaze from tho wrecke ed automobile.
 J. H. Burton. 1920 Twentieth street north, special agent for the Seaboard was another witness examined Tues day afternoon. He testified he was on top of the third box car from the end of the train when the acci- dent occurred. but knew nothing of what had taken place until he saw the light from the bur>ng automo- bile. T saw the men In the wrecked automobile Their clothing was on fire and I noticed they were badly mashed up. I remained but a few minutes as the sight made me sick and I went home" said MT Burton
 A number of witnesses are yet to be examined when the examination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11

Mir. Owen resigned recently as result of ill-health after having been connected with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for 40 years. He acted as superintendent at wenonah for 15 years and has been universally liked.
 Mrs. Owen was recently killed. when she was struck by an automo- bile, and this misfortune, together with ill-health, prompted the resig- nation. MT. Owen will spend several months touring in Missouri. Minne- sota and wisconsin. leaving Bessemer Wednesday morning early. He will return to this city In September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
OWEN IS IGNORED

D. ". Owen, who recently resigned his position as superintendent of the Wenonah mines. was presented a handsome diamond scarf pin by his former employees at an interesting farewell party tendered him Monday evening at the club house there. The presentation speech was made by Eugene Smith and @ large gathering of friends was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11

Is resumed Wednesday morning be- fore Coroner Russum.
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ash at 7cLb. cry Cheap
the laundering :lean and service 3nvenient every eeper an d o
American

and the fIatWOrk lrOned, ready to use.
 ~-Wea1fng apparel is not 6tarched but comes back so dry and soft any number of our customers tell us they never iron dry'wash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-11
Program of WsY

The woodlawn Music Study club presents the Woodlawn concert or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-14

OF aono poor animal. and ] have
never yet lost position because OF
tho extra time consumed in caring
for deserted animal.
Last summer crew working IN
tho railway yards. OF which my
brother was member. found "A nest
OF mothcricss. haif.Erown kittens.
The boys didn't walt 10 get in touch
with tho society or dog. pound. but
procured milk. fed them. and then
drew straws TO sce who should spend
his lunch.hour taking them TO the
society, and my brother. who was
tho delegate. didn't complain. but
considered II privilege 10 be able
TO do an act OF kindness, A lot kind
or. should say, than calling upon
tho society or dog pound. who have
dozens OF calls daily. to como for
them.
III each would do his duty instead
OF consuming time condoilnE with
tho sufferer and condemnIng tho cf.
forts OF tho faithful few the world
would DO a happier place in which
20 live.
| am not condcmning tho dog.
pound. The employees are doing fine
work. But why shouldn't thoy7 The
city pays each good salary. fur
nishes plenty OF equipment and extra
men when requested. and then II re
fuses to do anything for the society
BE fair, people OF Seattle. and. by
contributing your mite TO the society
give II an opportunity TO show what
II can and will be glad to do.
FAIR PLAY"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-14
What Is a Social Worker

The New York School of Social Work recently wrote TO
eminent physicians scientists teachers elergye bank
ers authors journalists and other professional men and
asked them what they understood social worker to be-
Herewith in part, is the best answer received;
Personally detest the whole canting vocabulary OF
social worker seeking TO solve the worlds prob
ens 10 extend fellowship to guide those who are astray
TO turn light into dark places
Perish the thought that only those social workers
who get their living by it, !. are paid for It. Many
such are not social workers at ALL but only unsocial
medders who do infinitely more harm than good
1T is very Interpretation to attach the APP
peation only to those who work among the poor; but
YOU ealarge its application TO cover all those who try To
work inegently in the interest of the social welfare
you have take in eveybory who has something besides
a selfish interest in lfe
Every school teacher is n social worker; every honest
pastor every parish priest worth his salt Next thing YOU
know you'll have to let in newspapermen and doctors,
street conductors telephone operators and God knows
who not.
Must person be conscious of the fact that he is
social worker? So l end where ! began-damned II |
know And if this be treaSon--make the most Of it
has &c wives We
suggest the two be punished by marrying each ohrr
pressed bricks Frenelmen living In straw
houses should not keep
today the fact that
shoot with both shut
Paderewsk pianist and all the man
did WAS play around
world idea seems to be
that il isn't Lodgeical
Farming Is great life. but a bum occupation
easier to collect collect from
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-14
Mother Bedtime Editorial

See the fat boyi What's he baw1in about?
Well, he just got licking. Believe US, he deserved
it, too! 49,
Ysee the fat boy is Little Johnnie Trust Folks called
him Little Johnnie" because he big He used to
have everybody scared He used to think he could take
anything away from anybody.
But times have changed since the war Even the house
wives have learned how to fight.
Maybe Little Johnnie Trust didn't find that when
he sneaked the lawn to grab that nice fat sugar
pie off the window sill! Just he reached up to nab
the pie, out Mrs. American Housewife with her
brand boycott paddle and Johnnie Trust got it right
where his pants are tight and
Ito be continued another time)
France turning
Of German demands
Who remembers the good old days when robbed
getting cashier jobs
National drive to clean swnd
Cleaning too much.
Mr. Poscy Pue chief who led Indian uprising Poscy
with flowers.
Higher education pay, University OF Idaho
breakfast.
The presidential bees making honey.
No matter how cheap divorce gets. 1t will
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-14
SISTER SAYS HE
DID NOT KILL SELF

"yiy brother did not commit sui
eide. lie did not want 10 die; he
wanted 10 live. declared Aiias Car,
rio Hopkins. his sister. Monday
morning after being informed that
thu eoruncra rspo'i AZ the death
read suicide bY aspigy Itation."
why should there DO mn iuyesii
FaSlong tho auerled. lie simply
passed Away. There was nothing
unusual There Is nothing 70 In.
Ves,iEstr,
lie had been very sick for two
years and WAS always careless. lie
uned TO yet up 10 light the gas
early In the morning and frequently
forget 70 iight Il after turning u
on. Ito used 10 lie In bed and read
until breakfast time,
Sunday rnorntag ] called him.
10 dld not answer and thought Il
was a. shame TO wake him, but Il
was o'clock ard bFcaksas, was
ready. l went 20 tho head Of tho
stairs and called again. Then ! rat.
tied tho door and called.
IT was then that got faint
o3or OF gas and became alarmed
screamed. We eot ladder and
opened the window and there he
Was. dcad
Asked II her brother had suffered
fits OF dependency. silss Hopkins
said he had.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-14
A Word for the Humane Society

OF the society arc ottentlmcs the very
ones who do not think IL worth while.
or do not SEQ why they should be
expected to support such an ins,itu.
ton, have heard many say. why
should become member Tho
city supports the society. and II II
doesn't IL should" Yes, OF course.
IL II doesn't II should. But tho city
doesn't. so that's that.
should like 10 ask the contribu.
tors OF Thursdays letter who so
nobly sympathlzcd with tho poor.
suffering animal, why they didn't
contribute 10 cents each for chloro.
form. and thus put an end TO its
sufferinEs Immediately instead OF
waiting for assistance that might be
unavoldably delayed. However. fol.
lowing the ilno Of least resistance.
tho majority Ia quito generous with
lta sympathy, because IL involves no
great amount of effort, But when
II comes 10 actually doing something
for n poor. suffering animal. said
AoJ0Ahhy - bVA nv fNAA'iNbNt hdh -
quito willing that George should
do"
Many times. on my way TO work
In tho morning. | have found kittens.
and once a tiny puppy. all so small
they couldn't have gotten In tho
street without being carried and left
there. have, in each instance, gone
back to my homo with them, had
them fod and cared for during tho
day. md that evening either chloro.
formed or took them 20 the society.
Not so very long ago II limousine
drove thru the alley in our block,
dropped n sick kitten and sped on.
Nice pcople7 oh. yesl have yet
to sec tho time that couldn't spare
enough money TO end the suffcrings