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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
FINEST PEOPLE \ WILL PAY VISIT
 TO AGE-HERALD
Roses Royal Midgets Wish To See Tallest
 Building In South

Roses Royal Midgets, as charming group of Lilliputians as were ever found outside of Gulliver's Travels, will visit The Age Herald building Monday afternoon if the desires of the little people are not carried astray.
 A communication to The Age-Herald Saturday from Hansi Herman and Prince Pani asked that the company be allowed to inspect the tallest build- ing the south. This, the newspaper con- sidered distinct compliment and sent back an immediate welcome.
 It is hoped that the visit will be all that the little people anticipate, though it may be necessary, if the company believes the words of Prince Pani, in cluded in the letter below, to move the Gulf of Mexico up few miles.
 , The midgets' letter follows:
 Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 31, 1924. The Editor The Age-Herald,
 Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Mir Editor We are little peo- pie making our first tour of the United States-and we have been astounded at the hospitality shown us everywhere, especially in Baltimore, Washington, D. C., and Atlanta. Although we are mid get vaudeville artists, the President of the United States of America gracious ly received us and bade us welcome to your country a week ago Thursday. We are twenty-five in number, ranging in height from ? inches to Al inches, so we are especially interested in tall structures. and we've been told of The Age-Herald building in Birmingham that it is the tallest newspaper build- ing in the south and the tallest of any kind in your splendid city.
 Hence. we of Roses Royal Midgets, respectfully beg that you invite us to visit your skyscraper, and we hope you will do so during our stay at Loew's Bijou theatre. We will be there all of next week. If you will invite us early Monday afternoon before we appear in our revue, "The Tinyland Follies of 1924" we shall be ever grateful. And please take us clear up on the roof, so that we can look all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, which we have been told by Prince Pani, who has toured the States before, lies directly to the south and can be seen on a clear day.
 Hoping to hear that you will show us your wonderful building and wishing you and The Age-Herald everything good and fine. we are ever yours, . HANSI HERMAN. Diva.
 PRINCE PANI, Comedian,
 And all of Roses Royal Midgets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
MILK PRICE TO !
 60 UP, OR BUYER SAVES BOTTLES
Majority Of Dairymen Of Birmingham Put Case
 Before Patrons
ONE COMPANY HAS LOST
 10000 BOTTLES IN YEAR
Cost A Dairyman S, ,OO0 In 1923 To Collect List Of
 Bad Accounts /

Advances in the price Birmingham is paying for its milk will be made by the leading dairymen within the next few weeks unless the cooperation of the customer in keeping down the cost of production is given them. a group rep resenting 90 per cent of the milkmen announced Saturday. "A campaign to effect radical changes in the distribution of the dairy prod ucts will be begun Monday morning when the consumer will be asked to:
 Pay cash or coupon for each pur- chase at the time the milk is left.
 Leave bottle in exchange for the one containing the milk. &
 Unless this is done, the dairymen declare, the price of milk production will remain at figure demanding a readjustment which will fall upon the customer.
 Pointing out the burden upon the dairymen now. one firm declared that 1t had spent $5,000 this year in adjust ing disputed bad accounts. "It is al- most impossible to estimate the total losses each year by both dairymen and customer through the use of charge accounts" he said in comment.
 Another dairyman said his reports showed S146,000 in losses yearly through the failure of customers to re- turn empty bottles. Four truckloads of the containers recently were recov- cred on the city dumps by one concern. Of the 100000 bottles sent out yearly, only 1SO,O00 are returned.
 Elimination of bookkeeping, bills, col lections and other unnecessary costs must he effected through the use of cash payments and coupons, it was an- nounced by the officers of the various companies. That coupons would lower the cost to the customer and prevent petty theft was pointed out by the milkmen in an 'eff8rt to have each customer take advantage of this sys- ion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
PAY PENALTIES
 FOR OVERCHARGE
Courts Decision Expected To Cancel Much Litigation
 For Alabamians

Thousands of dollars in overcharge penalties will be paid Alabama shippers yearly by intrastate railways under one of the most important decisions affect ing common carriers, attorneys handling n number of such cases revealed Satur- day.
 4 large number of cases in which Birmingham shippers are seeking re- coveries from the important railroads of the state will be settled within a short time without litigation, it was announced. Railroads, following the opinion of the Jefferson county court, are no longer contesting the cases.
 Penalty For Delay
 Under the provisions of the decision, which was given January 3 in circuit court, shippers are permitted to collect not only freight charges above those called for by the tariff, or overcharges, but also are allowed a penalty of $1 q day for period not exceeding 100 days should the carrier fail to pay over charges after G0-day period
 The court rules ill the test case Charles T. Lehman of Birmingham against the Alabama Great Southern system--that the provisions of section 5554. code of Alabama, 1907-that the penalty was intended not so much to facilitate the collection of claims, but to enforce the performance of the car rier's duty.
 The railways contended that the fed eral transportation act of 1920 super ceded the provisions of section 5554. code of Alabama, but the court ruled the the penalty section held. the reference being to intrastate as opposed to interstate Jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
HOPEFUL HEIR WAITS
 $2O,OOO,OOO DIVISION
Woman Becomes Center Of Interest
 In Big Will Case In Chicago Pending Settlement Of Estate

He told her that her sisters and herself were the closest of kin to the two men, thus entitled to share first in the dis position of the estates.
 ''The Jennings family was big one" he said. Out you and your two sisters are closest. to Edwin B. and John Drake. This child Ellen Elizabeth is the youngest member of the generation"
 Getting Up Evidence
 Mrs. Dale said she had corresponded with her two sisters and that they, were all mastering documentary evi- dence to present to the probate court of Cook county, in which Chicago is sit riated. Marriage licenses and other vi- tai statistics are being collected by them. M. L. Ho1combe. Atlanta attor- ney, has been consulted by Mrs. Dale and E. H. Jennings, she stated. Her sister in Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Ingram, also has talked to lawyer, she informed the reporter.
 'I don't remember much about my relatives" Mrs. Dale answered a ques- tion. II understand from my cousin in Atlanta that they caused much com ment in the family when. as young men, they left home to seek their fortunes in Texas. People didn't look SO favorably on such actions in those days, he told me.
 That was just like mother marrying early, grandmother and great-grand- mother besides. In those days, woman was regarded as an old maid unless she was married off by the time she was 20 years old"
 Mrs. Dale's policy now is one of waiting, though naturally she wants to know her chances. The letter from the court in Chicago, she confidnetly ex- poets, will be favorable, and then her husbands visit. will open the way to the award of her inheritance, she be- lieves. Little Ellen Elizabeth reflected she wanted most if they received a lot her mothers attitude when asked what of money.
 ,"I want to live in the country" she said simply.
 So, until the momentous occasion when the letter from Chicago arrives at least, the frame cottage which houses the Dale family and those home in Tuscaloosa and Cleveland, Ga., will be chockful of suppressed excitement and joy.
 The claim of Charles Miner of Louisville, Ky, that he is natural son of Edwin B. Jennings by com mon-law wife was not discussed much "If anybody has a better claim" said Mrs. Dale, T will be glad to see the rightfui heir come into his own.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
ASK SMALLTGIFTS
 TO SWELL LEE MEMORIAL FUND

The campaign to re-establish and endow General Robert E, Lees orig inal school of Journalism has found a ready response in Birmingham. The quota of $15, ,OOO is rapidly being raised. When established this only All Southern School of. Journalism will constitute the greatest memorial ever erected to the peerless leader of the Confederacy. Exquisite mar bles by famous sculptors could never equal it in its far-reaching in- fuence and practical value.
 It is felt that the last $5,000 of. Birmingham's quota should be con- tributed by the great number of her citizens who desire to do their bit in this great memorial undertaking of the Southern Newspaper Publish CTS association. The funds raised thus fur have been in amounts of $100 or over.
 It is thought that there are 25O people in Birmingham who will give $10 each for the establishment of this school and that there are 600 people who will give $5 each in memory of Gen. Robert B. Lee. This will distribute the burden and en- large the scope of this drive. It will lessen the effort and do away with all expense. No one receives commission. from the funds contrib uted to the Lee memorial and every dollar contributed goes directly into ! the endowment fund.
 These 750 people should make out their checks to the Lee Memorial fund and sent in to Lee Memorial headquarters in care the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
URGES FEDERAL
 AID FOR ROAD
Bankhead National Highway As sociation Propose Government
 Maintenance Of That Highway

The Bankhead National Highway association is gathering official data to present to Congress, showing the importance of the federal government taking over this great transcontinental highway for military and commercial purpose to build and maintain same.
 A committee composed of leading citizens from each of the 13 states through which it traverses will go to Washington to present the claims and urge passage of the measure.
 The Bankhead National highway has been recognized by the. federal govern ment as being the most feasible mili- tary route across the country. This conclusion was the deliberate judgment of board of officers after the trans continental military convoy which tra- versed the highway from Washington to San Diego across the continent.
 Statistics showing the importance of the highway as tourist and com mercial route has been secured which shows that over 10000 auto mobiles. representing every state in the union and various parts of Mexi- co and Canada. travelled over it dur ing the year 1923. It extends from the zero milestone at Washington to San Diego, Cal, passing through Nir- ginia, North and South Carolina, GeOr- gia, Alabama. Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mex ico, Arizona and California.
 Traversed By Millions
 It is estimated that each of these automobiles carried an average of four people; that each automobile spent an average of $10 per day and the aver age time on the Bankhead National highway was 90 days. The official estimate is that, 1,600,000 people rode over the Bankhead National highway.
 These figures have been secured from state highway commissioners, city and county officials, Chambers of Com merce, automobile clubs and various committees along the line of the high way, who have carefully checked the various cars passing through their states, counties and cities.
 This announcement is made by Mir. !. A. ROuntree. director-general of the Bankhead National Highway associa- ton, who has collected data for the association to us its advocacy for the federal government to take this great transcontinental highway over as federal road to build and maintain.
 Every national map maker in the country is making maps of the Bank head National highway; all of the lead ing automobile clubs in the largest cities, as we'll as the National Auto mobile association. are taking a live ly interest and recommend the high way as the best and most feasible route for tourists from the east to the west, Mir. Rountree said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
PLAY WITH PISTOL,
 ONE CHILD MAY DIE
Boy Accidentally Sends Bullet Through Little Sisters Head

Three-year-old Charlie Chailla's de- sire to impersonate his father in pur- suit of burglar with a real gun may result in the death of his sister, Jose phine, five.
 The girl was shot through the head and believed to be mortally wounded Saturday morning when a revolver which the youth had taken from be- heath his fathers. pillow was acci- dentally discharged.
 The tragedy occurred after their mother, Mrs. Edward Chailla, had left both children in her bed room while she went to prepare breakfast. She had been gone but a short time when a shot reverberated through the house. Rushing back into the room she found Josephine unconscious on the bed and Charlie, a mighty peni- tent man-hunter, screaming with fright.
 Mrs. Chailla picked up her daughter and carried her to the Birmingham Baptist hospital.
 The mother was reported prostrate with grief at her home, 301 Eureka street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03

one day a week." C. B. Turner, law firm.
 Its mighty good thing" k. K. Saunders, college student.
 From what I have seen of it the work" J. H. Ward, lawyer.
 'The idea is all right. I would have been arrested awhile ago if Boy Scout had not stopped me-" Mrs. c. Schaefer. housewife.
 Il think it is working out fine as an education to the public" A. B. Collier, officer outfitter.
 T am strongly for it." H, Morris, painter and decorator.
 Tt will teach people to abide by the traffic laws" J. P. Denton, school supplies.
 '"rhe Boy Scouts are to be com mended. They are doing wonderful service" R. D. Coffman, lawyer.
 Tt apparently is all right but the effect of Saturday generally wears off during the week." c. $. Davis, real estate.
 One of the best traffic ideas I've ever seen in operation" w. F. Math- ews, dairy business.
 ''fheS scouts are rendering a mighty instructive service" NJ. Y. Myhand, department store employe.
 Tt is educational to both the motor ists and pedestrians" J. F. Arid, law yer.
 Tt gives the boys chance to dis play how useful they really are" Rob ert Jefferson, real estate.
 The system is doing a tremendous amount of good" F. J. Reed, clerk. internal revenue board.
 II think it is a fine idea what little I have seen of it." Mrs. l.. E. Kifer, travellers aid. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
235,OOO PEOPLE IN BIRMINGHAM,
 SAYS I. B. BAIRD
Bell Telephone Manager Has Experts Survey
 On Population

Birminghams population the first of the year was 235,0O0, according to a scientific estimate made by engineers of the Southern Bell Telephone com pany in gathering data for it's new phone directory.
 This estimate, it is said, is as near correct as is possible, since it includes all available statistics of the city and is based on the growth in population in comparison with the number of new phone subscribers.
 This survey, as explained recently by 1T. B. Baird, district manager of the telephone company, goes even further in predicting the growth of Birming- ham. The city's population in 1850 will be 265, 5,O0O and in 1940 Nthe limits will include 375,0O0, and 450,0 in the im- mediate Birmingham district.
 1924 Best Year
 Another pertinent fact which the survey chart points to is that 1924 will be the biggest year in the history, for the city and incidentally for the tele- phone company. s''ss.'S.-- .---
 The new telephone directory, upon which the phone company completed delivery this week, contains approxi- mately 2S,500 names.
 Charles H. Abbott. secretary of the Avondale mills, living at the Margaret apartments, has the honor of being the first listed in the book. Last place is awarded to Joseph Zyrie, a grocer of 530 Sixteenth street, north.
 Since l.. G. Ii left the city a couple of years ago, the prize for the shortest name has been much in dispute. This contest is evenly divided among the Ash's, the Dow's, the Orr's, the Rays, the Poe's, and few others.
 J. G. Stelzenmuller, POS Hawkins street. north, wins the longest name contest in the book. By using up half as many letters as there are in the alphabet, MT. Stelzenmuller is barely able to nose out the DeBardelebens and Migchelbrink' who pushed his closely for honors.
 28S Smiths
 As usual the Smiths carry off the blue ribbon for being listed more than any one else. The Smith family num- bers 263, with Jones' next, counting 134; then Browns, 126; and Williams with 112.
 The Southern Bell Telephone direc- tory, from a perusal of the records, has scored a tremendous growth in the last quarter century. In 1900 but 1 ,433 names were listed; 1910 found 9,3S4 in the book. while in 1920 there were 19,247 names recorded.
 Contrary to general belief the in crease in population is not similar to the growth of telephone users. For example the phone company's business increased 654 per cent from 1900 to 1910 and 205 per cent in 1920. The city, during this time, was gaining but 346 and 134 per cent resnectiyelY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
ALL R. o. '. C. UNITS
 TO BE INSPECTED
Colonel Falls Of Regular Army
 Coming Saturday

Col. NJ. N. Falls, of the fourth corps area, United States army, will come to Birmingham next Saturday to inspect the R. O. T. c. units at the four high schools in this district.
 All students enrolled in the R. O. T. C., including members of the bands, are required to be in attendance at the inspection. Another inspection will be conducted in May, shortly before the schools close for the summer.
 The inspection schedule is announced as follows:
 Ensley, 8 :3O to $40 a. m.
 Woodlawn, II :27 a. m. to F 10 p. m.
 Phillips, F 20 to :42 p. m.
 Paul Hayne, 2 10 to 3 100 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
MISS ZIEGLER DIES
Was Prominent In Social And Welfare
 Work Of ,Fairyiaw

Miss Mary Written ZeigIer, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. P. l.. Zeigler, 400 Ann yad Ensley districts, died early Satur- dsy morning at local infirmary, fol- lowing an illness of several weeks.
 She took an active part in the social and welfare work in the district in which she resided sFuneral services will be held at 3 80 c clock Sunday afternoon from the resi- donce. Burial following in Elmwood cemetery. Miss Zeigler is survived by her parents and four brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
SUES FOR DAMAGES
G. A. Steele Alleges He Received Per.
 manent Injury In Plant

Claiming that he was permanently injured as result of being struck by a piece of steel while in the employ of the defendant company, George A. Steele filed suit in circuit court Friday against the American Steel and Wire company under the workmans com pensa ton act, of 1919. Suit was filed through James Steele, as next friend.
 Steele stated in his bill of complaint that he was seriously injured April II, |, 1923, in an accident. He is represented by Black. Harris X Foster and J. $. Burke, attorneys. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
TO VISIT MOVIES Better Film Committees Plan Trip
 Monday.

Indorsing subcommittee members, appointed by the Better Films commit tee Saturday, wilN begin. visiting Bir- mingham movie houses Monday morn ing, Mrs. Conrad Ohme announced Sat urday night. All first run pictures will be seen, she declared. Members have been asked to call by the offices of the city amusement inspector for ere dentials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
NEGROES WILL MEET
Gathering To Be Held At Famous
 Theatre Sunday.

Negroes of Birmingham will hold a mass meeting at the Famous theatre Sunday afternoon at o'clock. The principal speaker vii be Rev. w. H. Hunt. A musical program has been arranged and a section of the theatre reserved for white people. Subjects of interest will be discussed by the speakeSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
J. H. WASHINGTON DIES

J. H. Washington, 69, brother of the late Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee institute, died Saturday at his residence in TuskeSee, Ala.
 Washington, like his brother, de voted great deal of his lifetime to the upbuilding of the institute and to training and educating the negro race. At the time of his death he was super intendent of industries at the school.
 The institution is now presided over by Dr. R. R. Norton as principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
GETS SENTENCE
Negro Faces Jail Term For Alleged
 Auto Theft

Will Cohen. negro, was sentenced to the state penitentiary for from two to three years by Judge H. P. Heflin Saturday following his conviction of receiving and concealing stolen prop erty in connection with the theft of an automobile valued at $500. The car is said to have been stolen from the Mccormack Motor company of Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
DAVIS SLOWLY RECOVERING

W. S. Davis, .75, long identified with Birmingham civic affairs and develop ment, is reported recovering from an illness O, several months at his home, 6314 First avenue, Woodlawn.
 Mir. Davis was one of the pioneer settlers in Birmingham coming here from Cedartown, Ga, in 1883 to engage in construction work. He super intended the building of Governor Johnson's old home the first house on South Highlands. Mir. Davis also was superintendent of building of the Louisville and Nashville depot many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
BIRMINGHAM FOWLS WIN

Mrs. ROper's Pens Take HOnOrs In
 Tampa, Fla, Show.
 Mrs. John Roper, Birmingham poultry fancier, won the first cockerel, second hen and second bullet prizes at the poultry show in Tampa, Fla, Sat urday.
 At the poultry show in Birmingham, last December, Mrs. Roper won several of the prizes, including silver cup. sack of feed, several prizes for her Rhode Island Reds and made an excel lent showing, in the opinions of the officials here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
TO MEET MIDGETS
POrtman Invites Public To Termina
 Station Sunday

Harry Portman, manager of Loew s Bijou, extends a general invitation to the public to meet the 9 Lilliputians, composing Ike Roses Royal Midgets. on their arrival at the Terminal station Sunday afternoon at i 30 o'clock over the Southern railway from Atlanta.
 This will offer an opportunity to see these tiny performers before their first performance of the week at l.oew's s Bijou Monday afternoon. They are billed for n whole hour of entertain ment at each performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
TO LEAVE CITY

w. F. Bridges, vice president of the Birmingham Paper company and prom inent in business and social life here, will leave Sunday for North Carolina, where he will spend some time. MT. Bridges was rendered a number of par ties during the last week as appre- ciative farewels by his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
RETURN FROM MEETINGS
Educators Home From Trip To Men
 nhiS Convention

NuUCdUUES hhUIHt EFUW IT'D IU NIONI-
 phis Convention
 Dr. Guy Snavely, president of Bir- mingham-Southern college, and James H. Chapman, professor at Howard col lege returned to Birmingham Friday night from Memphis, where they at tended educational associations of the Methodist and Baptist churches re- spectively.
 Policies touching the educational in- terest of the two churches were dis cussed,