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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
RULING SOUGHT
 ON BROWER ACT
Junior Chamber Asks Governor For Court De-
 cisiOn On Validity

In an effort to clarify the situation surrounding the prospective change in Birminsham's form of government, the Junior Chamber of Commerce Wednes- day directed a communication to Gov ernor Brandon asking him to have the Supreme Court pass on the validity of the Brewer act, which deals with such an action.
 This request, it is stated, is not prompted by desire of the organization to take any part whatever in the com mission-aldermanic system spat. Since the movement to bring back a city council started some doubt has been expressed as to whether it could be legally carried out under the proposal of an election this fall.
 The Chambers letter, drawn up by W. w. Kennedy, Jr., president, follows in part:
 "Much useless expense will be in- cured, to say nothing of the awkward situation which will result if the form of our city government is changed and such change is later declared uncOnstis tutional.
 "The Birmingham Junior Chamber of Commerce, in the interest of the community at large is anxious to se- cure an opinion by the supreme court concerning the constitutionality of the act authorizing the proposed change in government, before expense Is incurred in an election which might possibly be invalid.
 "There is no doubt but that the people of Birmingham would welcome such an opinion by the supreme court before being called on to decide such m important question, and we believe that you would be doing the citizens of this city a distinct service by ob- taining such an opinion at this time.
 Tn case you should desire specific enumeration of the ground upon which the constitutionality of said act is questioned, we shall be glad to have such n statement prepared, and we further tender our services in any man. ner that may be desired"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
OVER } MILLION
 IN NEW CAPITAL
Figures For Month Of July Show Healthy In-
 crease Over Last July

Largely due to the increases in capi- tai stock by two building companies the total corporate investment for July ranks with the best months on rec ord, 1t is shown in theaTeport made pub lie by the Chamber of Commerce We'd nesday. The total figure was $3,044,- $50 against $1, ,160,600 for July, 1923, and sums around $20O 900 for the same periods of 1922 and 1921.
 Corporate investment during the month was divided into $337 300 in new corporations and $2,707 $50 in in- creases in capital stock. Among the firms recorded in the latter amount are: Bright Drug company, $17,000 1; Alabama Engineering company, $18,- 900; Birmingham Title Building and Real Estate company, $104 ,350; Fourth Building company, $775,000; Third Avenue Building company, $1, ,150, 900 {; Central Lumber company, $20,000, and Alabama State Fair association, $623,- 900.
 New organizations incorporated in July were: Birmingham Nu Grape Bottling company, $65,000; Ben NJ. Jacobs & Bros, $S3,5O0; Ford Cola B0ttling company, $100,000; Mamoth Coal Mining company, 5000; Avon dale Bank and Savings company, $25,- GOO; Britain Posey Realty company, $2,000; Noble Cleaning company, $12,- 900; Tarrant City Real Estate and In- surance company, $2S,0O0; New Club Property company, $5,000; Walnut Hill Drug company $5,0000; Magic City Realty and Investment company, $2,000; Collum Motor company, S5.- 900, and Birmingham Parcel Delivery company, $3,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
HEARING RESTORED
 OFTEN IN A HOURS
Amazing Results Secured in One Day by Use of K-17 For meriy Known As Rat
 de Snake Oil

Deafness and Head Noises need not be dreaded any longer since this remarkable discovery, Now 1t is possible for some of the most obstinate cases of deafness to be relieved in . days time by the application of a prescription formerly known as Rattle Snake Oil. This treatment Is meeting with wide success all over the country.
 Mir. D. Dey. a Nebraska resident, 67 ment for only two weeks and my hearing Is restored perfectly. The relief was aI- most instantaneous and now the head noises have djsappeared. My cataFrh, a case of many years standing, Is improving wonderfully"
 This compound. which is known as K-1T. is easily used at home and seems to work almost like magic in it's ra- pidity, on people of all ages.
 So confident are we that K-17 will cure you, that we offer to send a large s2 bottle for only t1 on 10 days free trial. If the results are not satisfactory, 1t costs you nothing.
 Send no money---just your name and address to the Green Laboratories 67 Greene Bldg, Kansas City, Kans., and the treatment will be mailed at once. Use 1t according to the simple directions. IL at the, end of 10 days your hearing Is not relieved. your catarrh and asthma show ing wonderful improvement, just send 1t back and your money will be refunded without question. This offer is fully guar anteed 90 write today and give this won derful compound a trial.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
FIRED FROM POSITION
 IN TAX OFFICE
Lays Discharge To Unsuc- cessful Race For Coun-
 ty Treasurer

Eley A. CardweiI, an unsuccessful candidate for county treasurer in the May primary and for four years a clerk l in the office of County Tax Collector J. F. Hawkins, has been notified that his services will not be required after September 1, it was learned Wednesday. CardwelI's failure to buckle down to work after the adjournment of. politics is the reason assigned by Collector I Hawkins. Cardwell views his discharge from an opposite angle and claims that | Hawkins assured him his job would be secure regardless of the outcome of the treasurer's race.
 It was reported at the court house that Cardwell would not resign but would force Collector Hawkins to reG move him on the first of the coming month. Cardwell said he would issue 6 detailed statement later in the month, intimating he would lay some interest ing facts" before the public.
 Race Not Envolved
 Collector Hawkins told The Age Herald that CardweIl's race for treas urer had absolutely nothing to do with his discharge and, that no successor would be named.
 "Mr. Cardwell told me he intended to run for treasurer and asked my ad- vice." Collector Hawkins said. "I told him I could not support him, but that if he decided to run would arrange to give him as much time off as possible. The boys in the office doubled up dur ing the two-months campaign in order to give him ample time to do his cam paigning. The election over, Cardwell continued on his job, but failed to buckle down to work, as hoped he would do. He didn't seem to realize that the politi- cal campaign had ended. When it ap- peared that he did not intend to follow the office instructions, I wrote him that he would not be needed longer, but gave him until September 1 to make other arrangements"
 Discharged Before
 Hawkins revealed that two years ago he discharged Cardwell on 30 days mo- tice, but revoked this action when Card well, who is a married man, was unable to find other employment.
 q expect Cardwell to sever his service with the tax collectors office on the first of next month," Hawkins asserted. ''The vacancy will not be filled, but my present force will keep the work nov ing. This will mean saving to the county of $2,400 year."
 All but one of the men in Collector Hawkins office have seniority over Cardweu, it was learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
LOVE AND CASH
 BASIS OF SUIT
CarOlinian Says Birming- ham Fiance Defrauded
 Her Of 5000

Suit to recover S3,00O, which, she claims, was obtained by fraudulent rep resentation, was filed Wednesday in chancery court by Miss D. M. Wier- man of Greensboro, N. C.. Defendants in the action are given as James H. Brown, the Alabama Home Building and Loan association, Sudie E. Morris and the U-Save-It company.
 Charges that Brown obtained 2 sum of money from her while they. were engaged to be married by claims that he was president of the U-Save-It company and an unmarried man are contained in Miss Wierman's bill of complaint. He is said >to have told her that he owned $51, 900 worth of stock in the concern, which was netting him around 25 per cents year.
 As result of these statements, she says, she gave him $3,000, in $1. .000 lots, which was to have been invested in the concern. He has failed to de liver the stock to her, she charges. Miss Wierman also charges that Brown told her he was a widower, but she since has learned that he was mar ried at that time, his wife living in Meridian, Miss. Shortly after she gave him the money he invested it in 6 house and lot in Woodlawn, she says which he later conveyed to the Nor ris woman. The two made their homo in the house, she charges.
 Claims that Brown has transferred his stock in the U-SaVe-It company, anC that the stock is now being held ir trust for him, also are made. Int building and loan association is mad' party defendant because of holding { mortgage on the real estate that BrowI is alleged to have purchased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
WEST END CITIZENS
 LAUD BOARD ACTION
Thank Educational Officials For Fairness In Recent Controversy

Copies of a resolution indorsing the school building and improvement pro- gram of the board of education were received Wednesday by Dr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of schools, and by the members of the board, from West. End citizens, who recently inaugurated a contention over the choice of a site for the new school for their community
 The resolution lauded the board of education for their fairness in hearing the complaints of the residents of West End, and for the final decision calling for the construction of two schools, one on Lee avenue, over which the trouble started, and another at Harrison park, offered as substitute by those dissatis- fled with Lee avenue as a site. The citizens of West End, according to the resolution, offered to support the board in every way. ,&--e
 Dr. Glenn expressed himself much pleased with the spirit of cooperation of the citizens of West End as set forth in the resolution, and replied to that effect. The resolution was drawn up by W. l.. Waldrop, 1908 Pearson ave- nue; Edward Wilson, 415 Burk street, and Rev. J. S. Eddins, 403 Berry street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
SIBERT'S PLAN FOR VIADUCTS
 LOSES FAVOR
City Engineer And Con- mission Prefer Under
 passes V

City Engineer A. J. Hawkins prefers the city's plan for underpasses at downtown railroad grade crossings to the plan for viaducts submitted by Gen. W. l.. Sibert, he declared We'd nesday. A majority of the members of the city commission agree with his view, it is learned.
 "I feel, after studying all the plans," said Hawkins, "that the city has the soundest plan. But I shall not at- tempt to force my views if indefinite litigation in the courts with the rail- roads is to result. I am anxious that crossings be made safe at the earliest possible moment"
 Belief prevailed at city hall that the commission would follow Hawkins rec concentrations when it meets to take definite action. This action will be delayed until after August Il, when the railroads, the special Chamber of Commerce committee and city officials meet for a general discussion.
 Sibert Plan Scanned hE The commission went over General Sibert's plan in a secret conference Commissioner W. E. Dickson an-
 
 secrecy" and gave out all details of the generals report. |,
 Sibert's report, which is tentative, calls for modified viaducts at Eight eenth and Twentieth streets. No cost estimates were submitted. The general is said to favor viaducts, instead of underpasses, at Fourteenth and Twen- ty-fourth streets also, but is doubtful if steps. to secure all four of these projects at one time would be success full.
 Commission members however, take view that all four crossings should be protected at the earliest possible mo- ment.
 Summary Of Plan A summary of General Sibert's plan to establish viaducts at Twentieth and Eighteenth streets follows:
 Twentieth Street:
 Lowering tracks seven feet.
 North approach beginning 40 feet north of Morris avenue, and ending at the south property line at Avenue B.
 North approach, grade 6 per cent; south, 5.6 per cent. E Viaduct roadway, 40 feet wide, 10 foot sidewalks on each side and 20 foot street level drives on each side of the viaduct.
 Eevel of Morris avenue at Twentieth street would be raised three feet and "humped" into the viaduct.
 Eighteenth street: j Lowering railroad tracks 715 feet. North approach starts at north prop erty line of First avenue and end at the south property line of Avenue kB. | Grade on north end, per cent and on south end, 4.5 per cent. Width and sidewalks same as Twen- tieth street.
 Morris avenue closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
COLONEL NOLAN BACK
Returns From Training Camp At Fort
 Barrancas

BarFancAs
 Lieut.. Col. R. III. Nolan has re- turned from Pensacola, Fla, where he has been in command of, the Citizens Military Training camp, at Fort Bar rancas.
 The summer training period, ending last week, lasted for a month during which time 3,339 candidates for com missions in the Officers Reserve corps from eight southern states were drilled. Twenty-nine Alabamians, including II from Birmingham, attended the camp. Of those from Birmingham, J. D. Ro- senberger, Jr., graduated in the blue course, mpking him eligible for a com mission of second lieutenant in the reserve corps, and Henry Labous re- eeiyed the medal given by the Citizens MilitnFy Camps association for excel- lenee in the red course. Both are students at Phillips Hig6 school, and members of that gchool's unit of the R. o. T. O. The training camp was one of the most successful since their inauguration, Lieutenant Colonel No Ian declared.
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 The Age-Herald Want Ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
GLASGOW HEARING
 SET, FOR THURSDAY
Former City Clerk Faces Charge
 Of EmbezzIement

Preliminary hearing of William H. Glasgow, former clerk in the public improvement funds department of the city comptroller's office, on the first of two embezzlement charges which he faces, will be held at 1 o'clock Thurs day afternoon before Judge Thomas Dozier, presiding in the Jefferson coun- ty court of misdemeanors during the absence of Judge H. B. Abernethy.
 The hearing is based on a warrant sworn out several weeks ago by Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff, charging embezzlement of approximately $3,O0O. It will have no connection with a second shortage amounting to nearly $5,000, which recently was uncovered in Glasgow's accounts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

and officials of the Cudahy Packing company to believe he had met with foul play, is now in Meridian, Miss. ac. cording to D. E. Tanner, former room mate and fellow employe of the miss ing man.
 Mfr. and, Mrs. Elmer Maddox, ST., parents of the cashier were in Birming. ham Wednesday and have guaranteed refunds in case auditors find q short age, it was learned at the company's Birmingham office Wednesday. So far there is no shortage that is not covered by bis salary check, the auditors state.
 While Maddox's parents were at the packing house office Mir. Tanner said they received a telephone call from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

Maddox's grand mother in Mobile, stating that she had received mes. sage from Maddox in Meridian, Miss, asking for money. Mr. and Mrs. Mad- dox left for Mobile Wednesday after noon.
 Maddox. disappearance Thursday caused a citylwide search by poiicc which uncovered evidence which led to the belief that he had met with foul play. Later this caused the arrest of three persons and their detention In jail for two days.
 Maddox was reported seen for the first time. Monday by a clothing sales man. Tuesday night lie roemed with a fellow employe, Leo Jsues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
CIVIL SUITS

$45,OOO-W. W. McAnnalIy against St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, injuries from crossing accident alleged.
 $45,0 5,00O-Edward D. Creek against St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. injuries from crossing accident alleged,
 $25,000-Mrs. NJ. A. Keller against Yellow Cab company and associated en. terprises, assault and battery by agent of defendant alleged.
 $10,000-A. M. Early against ,Jen. kins Cab and Auto company, injuries from automobile accident alleged.
 $10,OO0-Clarence Rucker against A B. Smith, injuries from automobile ac. cident alleged.
 $5,000-James Goodloe against H w. Meigs, false arrest alleged.
 $5,OO0-Charlie Pope against Roland F. Monetee, Jr., injuries from automo. bile accident alleged.
 $5,000 - Bessie Wilson against A Davis, injuries from automobile acei dent alleged.
 $2,500-Pete Wilson against A Davis, injuries from automobile acci, dent alleged.
 $2O00 - Robert Kendall agains, StOckham Pipe and Fittings company injuries from automobile accident al leged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
HOWZE TO ADDRESS
 REALTORS MEET
Will Explain Changes In Ala
 bama Code At Luncheon

Henry R. Howze will talk to Bir- mingham realtors at 1 o'clock Thursday at the Municipal market on recent changes in the Alabama code, in the adoption of which he played an im- portant part, Secretary Sam c. Starke announced Wednesday. This meeting is expected to prove of more than ordi- nary interest and plans are being made for a large attendance. The sales di- vision of the board will have charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
MRS. ECHOIS TOLEAVE

Mrs. Mary Echols, commissioner of health and education, will leave Bir- mingham Thursday for Chicago where she goes to be at the bedside of her aunt, who is i'll. Mrs. Echols will visit Toronto, Canada, to attend the international convention of tn c Pythian Sisters and will return to Bir- mingham in about ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
TICKET COMPLETE
Murphy Announces As Candidate For
 EdgeWOOd Alderman

The announcement of Q. R. Murphy as candidate for alderman of EdgewOod completes the ticket for election at z 80 o'clock Friday night at the new Ma sonic hall in EdgewOod. The candidates are W. w. TarletOn, for mayor, and five aldermen, Q. R. Murphy, J. T. Galloway, Mrs. T. J. Judge, J. Gray Harlin and w. M. Mccoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
CREDIT MEN TO MEET
Will Hold Regular Weekly Luncheon
 At TutWiIer Today

Regular weekly luncheon of the As sociated Retail Credit men of Birming- ham will be held in the old colony club rooms at the Tutwiler hotel, Thursday at D. m. E. B. Irwin will preside, ac- cording to announcement. Full member ship attendance is requested for the dis cussion of important business. An at tendance prize will be donated by Mrs. H. R. Sullivan of the BrOwnell Auto cOmpany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
ICE IS SHIPPED
Chattanooga Buys 10 Car Loads From
 Birmingham Plant

Birmingham Plant
 Assisting in the movement of the Georgia and Tennessee peach crop, ten car loads of ice were shipped to Chatt- anooga Tuesday by the Birmingham Ice and Cold Storage company. The crop of peaches is abnormal this year and a large amount of ice is needed for packing and shipping of them. Extra ice must come from the centers where there is q surplus stored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
COMEDY FOR LEGION
Funny Men From LOew's Will Attend
 Regular Luncheon

NoBuIlL AuMCNoUW
 Two comedians, Winehill and Frisco, from LOew's Bijou, will be added as a special feature of the regular luncheon of the American Legion to be held at F 80 o'clock Friday in the private din ing room of the Greenwood cafe. A cor dial invitation to attend has been ex- tended to all ex-service men and women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
MERCHANTS BODY
 PLAN BARBECUE
North Birmingham Association
 To Have Outing

North Birmingham merchants will hold barbecue at o'clock Thursday at Camp Cosby, where q special pro gram, including races and a number of other athletic events has been ar ranged. The barbecue dinner will be served at o'clock.
 The affair is being arranged by the North Birmingham Merchants associa. tion which organization is working in earnest for the improvement of their district from a civic standpoint. The association is said to have been strong boosters for many of the most forward steps undertaken in that territory. All merchants and others who will attend the barbecue are asked to meet at the Walker Drug company at 12 80 o'clock from which point they will leave in 6 body for the camp.
 Time savers-the railroads, the tele graph, the telephone, the wireless-ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
CULLEY TO RETIRE
 POST ON AUG. 3I
No Successor Named To Head
 Welfare Bureau

Fred A. Culley, whose resignation as director of the city welfare department has been accepted, will retire August 31, it was announced by Commissioner Mary Echols Wednesday, She said no successor would be named at this time and that plans might be worked sout so as to abolish the office of director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
TO ENDORSE DAY
Memorial Association Calls Meeting On
 Defense Day.

UCIUlINo AJWys
 Endorsement of national Defense day is expected to be announced by the United Memorial association of Jeffer- son county following called meeting for that purpose to be held Friday night The meeting is called by William Obear president and Mrs. Asa P. Hull, secre' tary. Plans for participation in the event will also be discussed, it is expected, and a full attendance is urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
ELMER MADDOX
 IN MERIDIAN
Parents Guarantee Re fund If Auditors Uncov-
 CT Account Shortage

Elmer Maddox, Jr., age g, whose last Thursday led police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

This dining set is of the nobil- ity. From every standpoint, this is an aristocrat of aris- tocratshandsone in design. admirable in cabinet work, faultless in finish.
 The ten pieces are so substan- tial that time will but mellow Dolly Warden breakfast
 suites, $25 Drop-leaf table and four Dutch chairs, graceful in design, nicely decorated, at an extremely low price.
 Winasor chairs, $s.50 Mahogany-finish, suitable for desk as well as break fast rooms and other odd places in most homes.
 Mahogany buffets
 $50, $6O
 Odd ones from suites, 66 and 72 inches long, former ly as much as $150 each!
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

Time savers-the railroads, the tele graph, the telephone, the wirsless-anC Age-Herald Want Ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

them. Tn years to come this suite will still be one of your proudest possessions, Twice a-Year price, $Sg5. Here are still other examples of the way the Twice-a-Y Year Sale of Homefurnishings pro- vides for the dining room
 Refectory tables, $55 Famous Stickley make. with draw top, in ma hogany.
 Gate-Leg tables, $40 Mahogany, from Grand Rapids good makers, use full and ornamental in any part of the home.
 Queen Anne walnut
 suite, $229.75 Ten pieces, in satiny butt walnut, the chairs with tapestry seats. an begin with the right lsy Club Plan without
 Third floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

Time savers-the railroads, the tele- graph, the telephone, the wireless-and Age Herald Want Ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
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Sheraton quite, $350 Accurate reproduction of real Sheraton, fit for a pal ace, ten pieces, with sunp- tuous inlay, the buffet and server with bevel plate glass tops.
 Servers at HALF Useful as radio tables or consoles, as well as in the dining room; some as low ast$7.5O.
 Tea wagons, $22.75 Mahogany-finished, with drop-leaf table and extra glass tray, convenient the year round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07
Queen Anne walnut suite, S229. .75

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-07

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