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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
PORTO RICO SENDS ORDER fOR PIPE
Recent Shipments Made From Birmingham To Hawaiian
 Islands

Following recent shipments of Bir- mingham cast iron pipe to Hawaiian Islands and to Cuba an order for $50 tons of pressure pipe has been placed by Rio Grande, Porto Rico, with the American Cast Iron Pipe company.
 Among other orders totaling moro than 2,000 tons booked last week by the American Cast Iron Pipe company were 6S0 tons for Rosedale, Kan. and 1,133 tons for Los Angeles. Cal. The widely scattered destination of these three pipe orders is regarded as sig nificant of the extent of Birming hams trade territory In this country as well as for export.
 Pressure pipe plants are we'll sup piled with orders for some time to come, and, while 1t Is stated that some municipalities are holding back on account of weakness of the iron mart ket and difficulties in securing prompt deliveries, the influx of new business does not cease to be of fair volume.
 Southern pipe markets are credited with sufficent pig iron ordered and on yards to keep them going for some time and hence are not noted In the pig iron market This Is one of thu features of the listlessness of the iron market so far as new business is concerned.
 Melters and furnaces seem to be or an even keel, the one having iron enough to last for some time and the others orders enough to keep them nounced weak spot Is soil pipe, which Is dull after eight months of very brisk operations. Soil pipe makers are not in the iron market at all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
UNDERWOOD WILL ADDRESS MEETING.
More Than 4,000 Expected At State Meeting Here
 This Month

Senator Underwood will address the several thousand Alabama mer- chants who will be guests of the Wholesale Merchants and Manufac- turers' association of the Chamber of Commerce, August 2S to 30. He will deliver his address on the night of August 2s in the high school audi torium, at which time Governor Brandon will alsJ address the mer- chants and a fashion show will be held.
 The arrangements for the seventh annual convention of the Alaba ma Merchants association are being g rapidly whipped into final shape. The invitations will be sent out to 1o 900 to 15,O00 merchants in Ala bama cities, towns and hamlets next week. Birmingham travelling mer, 800 strong, will be the unofficial glad hand committee"
 There were 2,300 merchants in at tendance last year. From 4,000 tt 4.500 are expected this year. Two autom obiles will be given away, there will be d bathing revue at East Lake, barbecue, baseball and many other attractions for the visitors, all free of charge and to which mer- chants and their entire families are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
ENSLEy M | U R N { WITH NATION hT HARD|NG's DEATH
Age Herald Extras Eagerly
 Sought By Hundreds Of s Citizens ...
ENSLEY BCREAC THE AGE-HERALD


 The death of President Harding in San Francisco was known in Ensley with the arrival Thursday night of The Age Herald extras. This com munity shared with the entire nation one of the greatest shocks ever ex- perienced here. Friday the flags at the steel works were flying at half mast, as were flags on the post of flee and the Bank of Ensley. During the day private individual half mast ed flags in various parts of the city indicated the extreme sorrow felt in the death of the President.
 Immediately after reaching his of flee Friday morning. Hardeman s. Meade, acting president of the Xii wanis club of Ensley, caused a tele- gram of sympathy to be sent Mrs. Harding. The telegram read:
 Please accept our heartfelt sym pathy.
 "KIwANIs CLUB OF ENSLEY."
 It was generauy believed in busi- ness circles that the reaction from the sudden death of the President would have no i'll effects on business While lamenting the untimely demise of perhaps the best natured of recent Presidents. the business men here rached the conclusion that President Collage has been tried under many irritating circumstances and has measured up admirably in all the problems that have confronted him It was the expressed opinion that business would continue It's steady progress though all the while mourn ing the death of a President greatly beloved. There was no disposition among bankers and leading business men of Ensley to fear that any unto ward business development would fol- low the sudden death of President Harding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
MOCK TRIAL AT R-S

Plans are now being made Tor a mock trial which will be held by Judge H. B. Abernethy of the Jeff ferson county court of misdemeanors, with Luther Patrick and Hollis Par rish as attorneys, at the auditorium of Birming gham- Southern college, Friday evening under the auspices of the Ninth Street Methodist church. The suit to be tried Friday evening Is for an alleged breach of promise of Oscar Weeks, Birmingham-S South ern student, to Miss Fish" Herring; star of the college glee club. It is expected tha, a large crowd will at tend as Judge Abs" comedy trials are we'll known in the city. The two attorneys are also known to be good fun makers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
FUNERAL FOR MRS. TAIN
Last Rites For Pioneer Resident Will
 Be Pronounced Saturday

Be Pronounced Saturday
 Funeral services for Mrs. J. w Fain, who died at z o'clock Friday morning at her home In Norwood, after prolonged illness, will be held at 3;S0 o'clock Saturday after noon from the Norwood Methodist church, with Rev. w. k. Morris of ficiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge.
 Mrs. Fain was member of one of the pioneer families of Birmingham and was the daughter of the late George and Susan Lunsford. She is survived by her husband; two sis ters. Mrs. F. M. Griffith of Mem phis. Tenn, and Mrs. Sarah F. Ma lone of Birmingham; two brothers, w. G. and John Lunsford of Bir- mingham; a foster brother, w. E. Lunsford, captain United States army at Denver, Col. and several nieces and nephews.
 Until her illness two months ago, Mrs. Fin was an active worker for the Methodist church, of which she Was a member.
 Pallbearers will be T. NJ. Davidson. B. H. Dillon, F. l.. Winter J. c. Dow ling, F. B. Robertson and J. R. FL lis. Honorary pallbearers will be the board of stewards of the Nor wood Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
BIRMINGHAM MAN IS WITH HARDING AT END
Sees Two Chief Executives Striken
 While On Tour
Statement June 50,
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It has fallen to the strange lot of a Birmingham man, F. William Star ling, to be with tho only two American presidents stricken down while travelling the continental United States.
 Mir. Startling was for years resi- dent of this city where he ia well known. It was his distinction to serve with Woodrow Wilson while the latter was the nations chief ex- ecutive, to accompany him on his foreign trip. the meanwhile keeping a watchful eye over him during his working hours and uuring his sleep.
 During MT. Harding's term of of flee. and up until the time of his death, Mir. Startling has been as ar dently devoted to the task of as suring that Presidents welfare. He came to Birmingham in 1921 in ad- vance of Mir. Harding to make ar- engagements for his safety here, and has served with unaltering faithful ness during the Intervening time.
 He was on duty at the Palace hotel San Francisco when the head of the nation passed away. at his post in the United States secret Servioe de- partment-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
GENE ERA[ INCREASE |NRENTSFORESEEN BY LEASE AGENTS
Claim Is Made That Supply Of Stores And Homes Far
 Below Demand

In all probability there will be a general increase in rentals in Bir- mingham effective October 1. rang ing from 70 to 20 per cent real estate men stated Friday Although this is not expected to occur in ev- cry case the agents eXpepct instruc- tion from the majority of landlords asking that the rents be raised this fall.
 The reason for this advance Is given as reaction to the economic principle of supply and demand" as the supply Of suitable buildings in Birmingham. beth business and resi- dentiaL Is known to be far below the demand.
 Many agents refused to be quoted on the matter. stating that it was mere conjecture on their part. but that from indications they believed A raise wHs coming this fall, Sew rr-l agents stated that they mad not received instructions as yet for. a raise in rcntals,/but that they were expecting such instructions before the end of this month in order that they may give the tenants one months notice. Some agents. how ever. have already receIVeo such mo- tice.
 Landlords have already begun notifying us to advance the rents from 10 to 20 per cent" said Ralph Russell of the McConnell-Terry- White company. T believe. that all houses are slated for a raise of about this extent"
 An explanation of the small sup ply of houses to meet the demands of those coming to Birmingham was offered by W. F.. Johnson of the Messer-J onnson Real Estate com pAny: "fne price of building mate rials has scared so high thaS many people have abandoned their plans for building homes. Several went so far as to buy lots but then stopped when they discovered the amount it would take to construct an up-to-date modern home. Very few have carried their plans to com af
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
SOUTHERN LIMITEDS SET PERFECT RECORD

way train Thursday reached their destination on schedule time, accord ing to information received in Bir- mingham Friday. which means that every through Southern passenger train operated without delay or re- gained their schedule before arrival at destination.
 This perfect performance record was made by all the Southern's i'm portant passenger trains operating over long runs on fast scheduled. about 50 in number. and includes such trains as the New York New Orleans Limited, me Birmingham Special, the Piedmont Limited, the Memphis sna- cial. the Carolina Special, the Royal Palm, the Cincinnati- Orleans Limited, the Crescent City Special the Kansas City Florida Special and tho Cfncinnati-Atlanta Express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS


 Mir and Mrs. Richard Horace Smith, 1'sI Avenue n% Mr, EnSsy viyxi }nlX s' sSy fHt MT. and i Mrs Edward J. Ryan. 175s Le. avenue, July g. boy. Caldwell avenue. July 9, boy
 MT. and Mrs. George William schweine- brstsn' TIPS GottOn sveHHei Wit, July iT sig. Mir and Mrs. Ralph J. Griffith, 17so Lts Sr snd Mrs auS Eay as E EF smith Star Mr. and Mrs. M. 4. Issns,ton. Rout. 4, Birmingham. July 16 boy Mir and Mrs. Walter s. Cashatt. Route {. Birmingham, July 4; girl. MT, and Mrs Rudolph Bailey. Route {. Birmingham, July 22, boy. Mir. and Mrs Charles M. Maske, Route 4. Birmingham. July :. boy. Mir. and Mrs. Irwin Mullins. Adamsville, Mir. and Mrs. Robert Benifield. Adams vile. July ie boy. Mir and Mrs. Arnold Roper. Adamsvils. Mir and Mrs. John wennett, Adamsville, Mir and Mrs Stanley Black. Pratt City Mir. and Mrs. Pete Patchen. Brookside. July 30, girl
 Mir. and Mrs. Shorter c. Hall. Brooksde Mir. and Mrs G. Q. Turner 1928 Twen- ty-first street, north, July 2s boy. MT. and Mrs. Lge NJ. Brooks. Route l. Ensley. July l4 girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Lagroye. 4412 Mir. and Mrs, R. H, Tucker. 2225 oak land avenue, July 27, boy.
 Mfr, and Mrs A. II. Hall, Bessemer, Route 3, July l2. girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong. Route ?, Hopewell. June 4 boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Scott. Route l, Bessemer, November 6, girl.
 Mir. and Mrs. James c. Hassell, Route l, McCalla. July :. girl. Mir and Mrs. Warren D. Glenn, 1.o5 Ninth Place. East Thomas. July 27. boy.
 DEATHS Clarence Jackson. Adamsville. July 27 age months.
 Ben NJ. Hood, 24la Hawthorne avenue July 31, age 6S years.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Valentine 25l2 Sev- enteenth avenue. Ensley. July 30. age 67 years,
 Hubert McDsniel. Route l. Irondale Puly 2+, age 1 year.
 James Woodward. Adamsville. July 1a age S7 years.
 Elizabeth Brick. Adamsvine. July 1e, age IS years.
 George I, Ware, crocher Mountain. July s. age 42 years:
 Mrs. sarah Johnson, Green station, July 3l, age 33 years
 Lester q. Dodson, Pleasant Valley, July 27 age 19 years.
 II. W. Arton. south Highlands infirm fry. August 2, age 63 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
ASK AID FOR HARRISON
American Business Club Passes Reso-
 luton On Death Of President

Closer -opsratIon with William l.. Harrison, commissioner Lf pub lc utilities In the plans of play grounds for the city was urged by pr. T. A.. Snow. president of the American Business club at the regu- lar meeting of the club held at l o'clock Friday afternoon at the Tut wiler hotel. Parks and playgropnds were adopted as the work of the club at the first annual convention held in Birmingham during May.
 The club will urge the passage. of necessary legislation to place the pAfks and playgrounds into the hands of a park board who will have jurisdiction over the workings of the grounds and schedules to be used.
 Resolutions expressing the sorrow tf the club at the news of President Warren c. Harding's death were
 unanimously adopted by the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
EXTRAS EAGERLY SOUGHT

over 1,b00 Age-HeraId extras were sold in Ensley and Fairfield Thurs day night announcing the lamentable death of President Harding. The papers reached this territory in rec ord breaking time, and were eagerly bought by an amazed public. Men in pajamas walked a block or so to a screaming newsboy. almost reeling with amazement as the leather lunged youngsters yelled his sad tid- lngs. Employes of the steel works changing shifts bought with greasy coins the extra. only to stand dead still on almost deserted streets to read the news from San Francisco. The boys continued selling until morning shifts from the steel plant came weariiy from work, only to be electrified into animate beings again by the news they dreaded to read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
FAVOR PRESENT SYSTEM
Chamber of Commerce Opposes Su-
 perintendents Elected By People

A committee to be named by R. I. Ingalls,, president of the Chamber of Commerce, to consider the matter, is expected to take action opposing the lproposal to have county superinten- dents of education elected by the people. At present they are appointed by the board of education, whose members are elected by. the people.
 A called meeting of the senior and junior chambers was held Friday to consider the matter and discussion
 was in opposition to the proposed change. President Ingalls, was em powered to name a joint committee from the two bodies with power to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
SERVICES ANNOUNCED
Paul Motter To Re Buried At
 O'Clock Sunday Afternoan

Faui Motter To Re Buried Al 2
 O'Clock Sunday Afternoon
 Funeral services for Paul Motter. Age-Herald proof reader, who was taken suddenly i'll about o'clock WsnesdAy night while at his post of duty and died few minutes later in Ridout's ambulance on the way to inc hospital. will be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of his sister. Mrs. c. l. Baker. 1514 Thirteenth street. south, with West End Lodge No. 753, A. F. and A. M. In charge of the ceremonies. Inter- ments will follow in Elmwood with Lige Ioy in charge.
 MT Motter had been employed by The Age Herald for three years, com ins hers from the Ledger, with whom he had beon employed for 16 years. Besides being a Mason he was an ac- tive member Of Birmingham Typo graphical union. He was well known as newspaper man. He Is survived by his widow and two sisters.
 The Typographical union has been called to meet Sunday at 1:30 D. m. instead of 2s0 ?. m.. the usual meet Ing time. and will adjourn for the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
FALLS TO HIS DEATH WHILE PAINTING ROOF
A. l.. Robertson Sustains Fractured
 Skull On Sycamore Street

A. L. Robertson, 54. 1924 Third avenue, south, was fatally injured at 11:3o o'clock morning. yhen he fell from the roof of a house which he was painting at 3s25 Sycamore street, fracturing his skull. He was rushed to St. Vincents hospital in Johns ambulance where he died at l o'clock.
 At a later hour Friday night very little could be learned about Mir. Robertson. Coroner Russum began work on@tne case immediately and 1t is expected that he will render a verdict Saturday(, when A more for nal investigation can be made.
 Mir. Robertson was q widower, and is survived by two small children. Funeral services will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
OPPOSE UNDERWOOD

On resolution introduced by Mrs Charles Donoho at a meeting Wednesday. the Frances Willar I'd union of the Women's Christian Tem perance union has gone on record against the candidacy of Senator Os- car W. Underwood fer president, be- cause of MT. Underwood's record against prohibition. Mrs. William Coates Is president of the Frances Willard union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
RETAINS CHARGE
Nellie Mae HngRard Subject

Equity Court Controversy
 Custody of Nellie Mae Haggard r years old, was awarded J. D. Hagsard, Birmingham real estate dealer, Friday by Judge Roger W. snyder in equity in circuit court following the hearing of oral testi : mony in the petition of Mrs. J. D. Hagg4rd to retain custody of the young girl. In the petition 1t was stated Haggard and his wife were divorced in 1918. and that Mrs. flag gard held custody of the girl, A few weeks ago. 1t was stated, the girl became dissatisfied and could not get along with Mrs. Haggard and went to Mir. Haggard.
 The petition stated that the girl was adopted by MT. and Mrs. flag gard when she was small child. Mrs. Haggard maintained her for mer husband could not properiy care for the girl but after hearing the testimony of Nellie Mae Haggard. Judge Snyder rendered his, decision and awarded the custody of the girl to Haggard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
BREAKS POLICE SlESTA
IegEs Crack Safe In Office Of Ar
 mold Coal Company

partment set back for quiet rest from yeggmen. following the arrest early Thursday morning of E, R Thomas. 519 Twentieth street, south, the Arnold Coal company. Nine teenth street and Tenth avenue, north. reported their safe had been broken into sometime Thursday niWht and robbed of a pistol
 The office and desks had heen ransaclled from one end to the other jy the yeggmen In a vain effort to ocate the combj~ ation of the sa fe which was lat broken into in the anne mannet IS recent other rob series, according to police,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
JACOBS WILL FILED
Property So Disposed As To Carry On
 Furniture Business.

All property of the late Ben M, Jacobs, widely known Birmingham civic and Masonic leader, was be- queathed to his brothers, Robert and Bertram Jacobs, and his son, LeRoy Jacobs, to carry on the busi- ness of the Ben M. Jacobs & Bros. Furniture company. according to his will which was probated In probate court Thursday afternoon. The will provides that Bertram and Robert Jacobs, as executors. pay tho income of the estate, or as much as they deem advisable, to Mrs. Ben M. Jacobs, his widow, and his children, LeRoy and Frances Jacobs
 The testament was dated July S1, o0S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
DISCUSS 12-HOUR SHIFTS

There was considerable interest in Ensley Friday over the announcement of Judge Ebert II. Gary chairman of the United States Steel corporation, regarding the proposed wage basis when the 12-hour shifts are elimi- mated. There has been some uneasi- ness over the probable attitude to be taken when the abolition takes place had the earnings of employees been reduced to the eight-hour capacity. Employees, very few in number, en- gagged on the 12-hour shifts were worried over the proposal, for the earnings probable under eight hours would have, 1t is believed been in- sufficient for most of them. With the announcement of Judge Gary that plans have been agreed upon grant ing added compensation for the 12- hour shift men who are denoted in the number of hours, was very reas- suring. It is stated in Enslay that the employees have no reluctance to working less than 12 hours. The apprehension they experienced was brought about through contemplat- ing the reduction in earnings. That having been adjusted. it Is believed that local employees will view the re- duction in hours with extreme com placence.
 Even though the shifts are reduced and earnings are greater, the change will affect so few employees in Ensley as to be felt only slightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
MARRIAGE LICENSES

J. Nj, Davenport, 20 and Lucille saun- ;ars 16 -7-u James A, Loy. lr., 2s, and Mary L.. latham, 20,
 w, L.. Hottan, s4. and Neioe Hottan, s4. j. E. Johnson, es, and Elizabeth Wood man. 19
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
..=.s.,7:l ,,,:;:,;:::.,.,,,l TODAYS ;::; :::.' :. ].CALGNDAR.
AT THE MOVIES

Lyric-"East Is West.
 Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville lead Verna Haworth in Dances For Sale" picture; Viola Dana in "A Noise In NewborC."
 AT THE MOVIES Capitol-Thomas Meighan and Az mes Ayres in "Cappy Kicks" Galax-Jack Holt in "A Gentleman of Leisure"
 Odeon-"The oregon Trail" j. Princess-Tom Mix in The Adven- lures of Tom Mix"
 Rialto-Hoot Gibson In Dead Game"
 Kcyal-Dlck Hatton in "The Blood Test" Strand-Mahel Normand In "Su- anna"
 T!lanon-Booth Tarkington's Pen rod and Sam"
 CURRENT EVENTS Travellers club luncheon at the St. Andrews lunch room at O lock. No WSY program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
MASONIC FUNERAL SERVICE

MASUNIC F ID NEItAb SIIEN ICE All members of West End lodge No. -53, A. F. & A. M., and s6journing MasOns are urged to attend special com munication at o'clock Sunday, August 6, West End hall, to attend the funeral of our deceased brother, Paul Motter. Services at 1514 South Thirteenth street at o'clock. Inter- ment Elm wood cemetery.
 II. o. HARGROvE, w. M.
 J. A. ALLISON, Sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04

Electric light is much less harmful in museums than daylight according to series of tests made by the di- rector of the British Museum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
LADIES ENTERTAIN

The ladies of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church entertained with play, The Old Maids Convention" at the Ensleykopera house Friday night. There wass large attendance and the play was much enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
DEATHS

William H. Cornett-Funeral services for William H. Cornett, 83, 8236 Second avenue, south. switchman for the Alabama Great Southern railroad, who was instantly killed at o'clock Thursday evening at the switch yards at Thirty-seventh street when he was run over by his own train. will be held at 4:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from the residence. Interment will fol- low in Forest Hill cemetery with Johns in charge. Investigation of the case by the coroner could not be completed Friday, but will be resumed Saturday, Coroner J. D. Russunf stated. Mir. Cornett is sur vived by his widow and two small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04

Manganese bronze, salvaged from
 the old ship Santa Clara, first put into service in the arly sos. Is be- ing converted into automobile parts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04
THE WEATHER

Ala bama, Mississippi and Georgiat Gen orally fair Saturday and Sunday, except proba ply local thundershowers in extreme south portion.
 Virginia, North Carolne Partly cloudy to cloudy Saturday, probably occasional thundershewers; little change In tempera- ture
 south Carolinal Partly cloudy saturday and Sunday.
 Fioridai Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday, local thundershowers probable
 Tennesseei Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday, continued warm.
 KentucByi Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday; probab bly scattered thundershow- CTS; no change in temperature.
 Louisiana; Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy; local thundershowers in southeast portion.
 Arksnsas: Saturday partly cloudy: Sun day unsettled cooler in northwest por- tion. tt
 Okishoma Saturday partly cloudy Sun day probably thunderahowers; cooler,
 East Texas; Saturday and Sunday, part ly clody.
 West Texas; Saturday partly cloudy; Sunday partly cloudy in south. unsettled and cooler in north portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-04

Fl. W. AstOn-Remains of H. W. As ton, 63, who died Friday morning at a local infirmary, were sent to Winfield, Ala, Friday afternoon by Lige Loy for interment.