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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
PHI KAPPAS TO
 MEET TOMORROW
Regular Semi Monthly Luncheon Will Be Held at the Birmingham
 Newspaper Club

The Birmingham alumni chapter or the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity will hold their regular semi-monthly suppers at the Birmingham Newspaper club tomor- row at ' o'clock. All Birmingham mem bers, as we'll as visiting Phi Kappa Sig mas are invited. and are urged to at tend.
 The local alumni chapter was first started in June, 1914 and now has to- tai membership of 53, including the fol- lowing: J. D. Oliver. Jr.. Albert Strange Oscar w. Underwood, Jr., George Frey U. D. Chichester. Jr,, c. H. Chichester Morris Iathem, s. H. Frazer. Robert k McAdory, Tom W. Jones, B. l.. Noojin Paul West Clyde c. Hocombe. James Powell, Horace Wilkerson. A. w. Mathis Oliver Haynes, Malcomb Bethea, Charles Victorreene. John Wallace, Rev Preston Blake, Rev. Carl Gregory. F. D. Ball T. L. Ball. A. J. Blair, Charles s. Blair l.. R. Hanna, F. B. Kaiser, R. B Leary R. NJ. Mcdonald, Charles T. Phillips Robert Stobert, George H. Baumgart' ner, Robert H. BaumSartner, $. l.. Sur divant, J. E. Noojin. T, B. Noojin, Flu gene Sifbert, Dr. c. C. Mclean, lJr George A. O'Connell. Eugene A. Coyce J. E. Robinson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
BIRMINGHAM MOTOR .C0. ID TEACH LADIES HOW ID DRIVE AUTO Special Car to Be Turned Over to Expert Instructor.
 Class to Be Formed
 Immediately

Donald Drennen of the Bil mingham
 Motor company, one of the livest and
 | most progressive young automobile
 men in the entire south, has thrown a thunderbolt into the ranks of his com
 petitors by announcing that in the fu-
 ture the Birmingham Motor company
 would teach, free of charge, any lady
 in Greater Birmingham how to run an
 automobile.
 A special machine of the latest model will be turned over to an ex- pert instructor to be used only in teaching the Birmingham ladies to operate it. All of the numerous me- chanical features and the relation of each one to the other will be fully explained by the instructor A class will be formed immediately and all who join may remain in it until they are efficient chauffeurs. New classes will be formed from time to time and the ladies who cannot join the first few days may have the opportunity of joining one of the later classes at any time.
 The feature as proposed by MT. Dren- nen is unique. The idea is regarded
 as an unusually good one, inasmuch as it has never been thought of by anyone else, much less put into prac- tical operation. In speaking of the in novation for the Birmingham Motor company Mr. Drennen said:
 T will be glad to see the ladies of Birmingham take advantage of our of fer to teach them free of charge, how to operate gasoline machine of the latest model. There is no catch or eff fort to fool anyone by saying that we are going to show all of the ladies who want to know how to drive ma chine. Their joining the class does not imply that they must have already bought a machine. Neither does it mean that they must be prospects. s There are a great many ladies in this city, and in fact all the cities of the Cnited States, who desire to know how to drive machine. It has become as necessary for a lady to know how to drive car as it was in the old days when all women had to have a knowledge of how to drive a horse. I feel sure our generosity to the ladies will be appreciated and we will have large enrolment to begin with.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
LITTLE OPPOSITION HAS BEEN SHOWN ID
 TAX AMENDMENT
Even Opponents of Raise in Tax Rate Have Declared
 That They Will Vote for It

Much interest is being manifested in the election to be held next Monday to vote on the constitutional tax amendment and in it's favor. Inasmuch as the passing of the amendment does not raise the tax rate of the city. and does not affect any place in the state except Birmingham. but little opposition to granting Birmingham the right of home rule so far as her own tax rate is concerned, is in evidence. The present indications appear to show that the proposition is so fair that it is said even those who might be opposed to a tax raise will vote for the passage of the amendment.
 The recently published figures show that Birmingham has a smaller income than any city of its size in the United States and recent investigation also shows that this small income is economically ex- pended. In the event relief is obtained by the tax equalization system now being worked out, tax raise will not be neces- sary and the provision of the law under which the amendment election is being held provides that the tax equaIiza ton method must have fair trial before a tax raise can be considered and fixed so that an election for tax raising purposes cannot be held before October 1, 1916.
 The pa ssage of the amendment will not increase taxes, but will give the people the right to increase them if they wish It's passage win not give any new au- thority to public officials, but gives new authority to the people. and should it be deemed necessary ocall the election in 1916 for a tax rate raise the people could vote only mill increase for the term of three years, placing the regulation of the tax rate absolutely in the hands of the people.
 A statewide campaign has been started through the press for the passage of the amendment and it is believed that it will be carried on Monday by an overwhelm- ing majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
STREET SALES OF SEALS ENCOURAGING Mrs. Scudder Ryall and Street Suffragists to Be
 in Charge Today

Mrs M. Y. Joseph. chairman or the committee on street sales of Christmas seals. yesterday found many of hei workers prostrated with grippe, ana ner' self hardly convalescent. But the Worh arpeared to be moving merriiy forward The early sale by mail no doubt re duces the size of late purchases oi tho other hand, many will make theit contributions to the association apar' from purchase of more seals than they can readily use
 Mrs. Scudder Ryall will have charge of the sale today, assisted by strong corps of workers representing the Equal Suffrage association.
 To the state league q postot1ice or der for S10 came in yesterday rom the Svmposium club as a donation, ana the ladies of that clubs are pushing the sa't in Barbour county.
 Covington county also seems to De in- terested more deeply than in past years Good reports reach headquarters rom Morgan county Montgomery also called fo,. 2O GOO more seals. Letters continue to arrive from the Birmingham district bringing money for the local assocla- tion. It is hoped that this will continue through the present week for the sake of the saving of expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
C|TY'S POPULATION !. IS ALMOST 100000 Estimate Based on 1916 Di- rectory Shows 19S,99O.
 Increase of 1540

Brmingham's population, according to the new city directory is 19S,99o. and the city has five years in which to show up with 3000 900 in the next government cen- sus.
 R. l.. Polk X Co., made the above an nouncement yesterday, saying the 1916 city directory of Birmingham was practi- cally ready for distribution, which will be started next Monday. The city's popuia ton is estimated on a basis of 2& times the number of names in the directory The 1916 issue contains 72 360 names, and the population figures show an increase of but 154O over 1915. This is the smallest increase shown in the directory since 1910. and the officials of R. L. Polk x Co. here believe the small increase is due to the in-- dustrial depression of the early part of the year, when many families moved away from Birmingham.
 The 1916 directory contains ii9o pages. as against 1o3l in 1915 The directory has several new features for the coming year, one of which is the use of all the new street names throughout the city. In or der to avoid confusion, all the new names are cross-indexed with the old names. R. A. Mullins, local manager for the Polk company had charge of the gath ering of the data for the directory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the probate court yesterday:
 J. L. Harris, Shelbyville, Tenn. and Miss Lorena Howell.
 A. Leo Oberdoffer and Miss Stella F'alk. J. c. Mehan, Bessemer, and Miss Ida May Phifer.
 c. w. Roberts and Miss May Brazel- ton.
 c. J. Thompson and Miss Maude Mar tin.
 J. W. Hall Littletown, and Mrs. Ida Evans
 " L. Wyatt. Lincoln, and Miss Puma Morton.
 Henry I. Stanley. Sipsey. and Miss Elm mic Pierce.
 Joseph A. Haillay, Lewisburg, and Miss Dora Blanche Hoyard.
 Edmond Gardner, Patten, and Miss Jewell Espy.
 Harvey Bishline and Miss Estelle Cox. T. F. Farr and Miss Maggie Pearl Wick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
M1NTYRE INJURED 1 IN MAKING PICTURE {
 Assistant Director Kicked By Horse, But Pluckily
 Completes Scene

George D. Mcintyre. assistant director with the World Film players, now mak- Ing scenes in and about Birmingham on s'McTeague of San Francisco. suffered la painful injury to his right leg yes- terday afternoon when horse he was about to mount shied anl kicked him. MT. Mcintyre collapsed, and the pain was |so intense as to necessitate an opiate. The accident occurred on Red mountain In speaking of the accident last night Barry O'Neill, the director. said ''Mr Mcintyre suffered very painful blow in the midst of very important scene, and despite the pain mana l later to complete it. It was very pluclSy. -eWe expect to complete all thje scenes |bf 'McTeague of San Francisco tomor- |rcw and will leave Birmingham on the Seminole Limited for Jacksonville, Fla, about 4 o'clock in the afternoon We 1have had a very pleasant stay in Bir- |1mingham, and the people here have been Iespecialfy gracious to us. It is all ap- pl eciated and when we return to head quarters in New York, am sure all of US will have a kind word to speak of this city"
 The World Film players headed by
 
 character actors in America. arrived in Birmingham last Wednesday to make several mining scenes ill the fimization Sof the late Frank Norris great novel rsMcTeague of San Francisco Most of | 1.-the mining scenes were made on last Sunday at Maxine mines, and yesterday on Red mountain western scenes were m ade In Florida, where the picture will
 be completed desert stuff will be made.
 The picture. "McTeague of San Fran |cisco" is slated for release on January
 10, and will probably be shown in Bir-
 mingham about the first of February.
 ; Walter Greene. who plays the s'heavy'
 tn the picture spoke with eyido~+ ~--et
 at leaving Birmingham last night
 ''It is my first visit to this city ir years," sad MT. Greene, and to e"-,
 lam favorably impressed with Birming-
 hams rapid growth is putting it very
 mildly When I was here before there
 were no high buildings and if I must say
 tt-no hotels. But now (and MT, Greene
 cast an approving eye over the gracious Tutwiler lobby). things are different, and
 when I return to New York I will boost
 this city to timid actors who still have
 a remembrance of disastrous tours oi
 the south and it's hotels. You can quote
 me without the injection of any bunk. as
 paying that this town suits me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
CITY HALL SUMMERS AMID
 HUSTLE OF THE HOLIDAYS
By RICHARD k. LUssTER

Beasley. haughuly laying aside the sporting page of the Epworth League weekly, he is busy"
 Prompt investigation brought out the fact that the estimable Beasieyf was quite correct m his deduction. Commissioner Barber was busy--he was estigating a rumor that Cap tain Boyd was d German spy, in that his name was not really Boyd but Boy Ed. A truly mysterious case,
 Where's MT. Truss?" this question directed at suave mental on the third floor.
 He and the Honorable KendricS have left to investigate the streets, replied the assistant. But not for pub lication. | think they are playing pin ochle'
 He thinketh right. Downstairs again to the humane de- partment where one John R. Hornady is installed
 "Is MT Hornady in?' said the scribe, looking in at a perfectly empty office except that there was hungry look ing office boy in the corner.
 Why. certainly he's in.' replied the office boy with ax-lilSe sarcasm. He's juggling the typewriter on the tip or his ear in front of you. Foolish ques- tion 1873, 3,4So-Mr. Hornady has gone out for few minutes. Efficient office boy.
 And so back to MT. Wards office and to Secretary Lloyd
 'Srell me Lloyd, old chap isn't there anything at all doing for the meeting tomorrow?"
 Well the commission will act on the letter received from MT. Gentry on the telephone data question. All other matters will be merely routine and unless someone comes in with pc tition or something tomorrow's com mission meeting will in all probabil- ity end in 15 minutes. That's about all"
 Whats the use Of talking to the commissioners when Lloyd knows all the news?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
SINNER IS SWORN IN
 AS POSTMASTER
Will Not Take Active Charge Until After First
 of the Year

Mai R. B. Smyer was sworn in yes terday morning as postmaster of Bir- mingham. However, Major Smyer will not take active charge of his new post until after New Years.
 And it perfectly suits me to allow Colonel Aldrich to finish out the year, said Major Smyer yesterday at the postoffice as he gazed at the bustling humanity coming Tn and out of the federal building. '"rhere is too much work for a raw beginner. so I'll let a veteran handle the job until after the holidays
 While Major Smyer was in the post office yesterday he was shown over every department and secured an out line of the multitudinous duties he will be confronted with when he be- comes Postmaster Smyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

In contrast to the hurry and seurry of the downtown streets the city hall presents a peaceful mien on these cold days just before Yuletide. The com missioners are very busy working. and therefore have little time to start any thing for the newspapers.
 Whats doing?" said the scribe to George B. Ward yesterday afternoon.
 Nothing doing" replied the affable George. except these English wal nuts are mighty good to eat Have some?"
 Had conference today?'
 Its too cold to confer today, To- morrow will do"
 What are you going to confer about?"
 Have some more nuts" replied Mir. Ward, throwing the bag containing a nut at the scribe and departing has, tily.
 Where's Mir Weatheriy?' questioned the reporter of Secretary Lloyd.
 Very busy replied Mir. Lloyd,
 It developed upon investigation that the Honorable James was reading over some archaic reports of past democratic national conventions and storing up lot of parliamentary lore to uncork on the innocents at The Age Herald's convention at the Jeffer- son theatre on Thursday night. Ger tainly. no news could be gleaned from Mr Weatherly yesterday
 So the reporter proceeded few doors down the corridor and inquired tim idly in Commissioner Arlie Barber office for news.
 srWhere's the socialist" timid ques- tion directed at one Beasley, who guards the immortal of immortals within.
 'If you mean MT. Barber answered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
His Sixteen Years
 Suffering NouO Ended

T can say with the greatest of pleasure that Foley Kidney Pills were the only thing that gave me relief in sixteen years" W
 MT. G, w. Henderson of Dingles Miss, says more than that. too. He suffered with cystitis (intiammation of the bladder). 1t went on until h0 reached the point where he had dizzy. weak spells, and sometimes he would almost faint with pain. or course, he doctored, went off to the mineral springs and drank waters of different kinds, which altogether cost him q large sum of money. Still no pers manent relief. Now comes friend who recommends Foley Kidney Pillss and after using half a dozen bottles. his pains are all gone, he sleepy soundly all night.
 When kidney and bladder trouble comes on you and you suffer the paino and aches it causes, have irregular, painful secretions and burning sen- sation, take Foley's Kidney Pills at once and you will echo MT. Hender-' sons sentiments.
 Sold Evsfywhsrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
BEGINNERS LAW
 CLASS TO BE FORMED

A beginners section of the Jefferson county law class will be organized at the courthouse next Thursday night, This class was organized several months ago by a number of Birmingham young men who were ambitious to learn law, but did not have the time to go away to att tend resident law school. The class meets at night and Is instructed by Hugh A. Locke, the well-known attorney. The original class progressed so rapidly ths2 a beginners class has become necessary to accommodate the new members now coming in. It is not a money making in- stitution but an organization of worthy young men. banded together for mutual benefit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Trial of Graves Kelley Begins

Dothan, December 2U.-tSpeclaLJ
 The trial of Graves Kelley, charged |with murder for killing Deputy Sheriff Grady Granger on the night of No- |vember 27, was begun at a special
 session of Houston county circuit 'court here today. The entire day was taken up with the work of assembling Witnesses and impaneling jury. Talk Ing of testimony did not begin until about 5:30 o'clock this afternoon, and might sessions of the court are being
 held. Over 100 witnesses have been .summoned in the case and the trial Twill require several days. Despite |cold and rainy weather, large crowds .are attending the triak
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
R. B. Montgomery a Candidate

Among those who have filed notice of their candidacy for q place on the next board of revenue is R. E. Montgomery of Warrior. He states he filed his notice in November and is in the race to stay. His name was inadyertantly amitted from the list of candidates published in The Age-Hera1d last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Columbus Man Shot Dead

Columbus, Ga, December 20.-(Spe- cia1. .)-Munth Phelps shot and instant ly killed Frank Herman in his place of business in North Girard about o'clock this afternoon Phelps shot one time at short range and it took effect near the heart. Both are well known men of this community. The cause foi the trouble is not known, and if there were eyewitnesses they have not ac- knowledged 1t. Phelps is held in jai pending preliminary trial tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mehan-Phifer

Deputy Probate Clerk Woolsey Morrow performed the marriage ceremony of J. C. Mehan of Bessemer and Miss Ida May Phifer yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the probate office in the presence of a number of spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
PERSONAL

Miss Helen Mellen of Maxwell. Tenn, the daughter of pr, George r. Mellen, is visiting at the home of Prof. Joel C. DuBose. The latter part of the week Miss Mellen will go to Auburn to spend the holidays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

At the Strand-"The Cheat" with Fanny Ward.
 At the Colonial-"The Winged Idol with Katherine Kaelred and House Pe- ters.
 At the Trianon-'Im Glad My Boy Grew Up To Be a Soldier
 Princess-"rhe Diamond from the Sky"
 Odeon Two--"A Queen for an Hour," with Edith Storey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Two Negroes Held

Claude Jones and Clarence Simmonds, negroes were arrested yesterday by De- tectives Propst Lyons and Harville on the charge of vagrancy, pending the es- tablishing of the ownership of five Jersey sweaters and one heavy sweater which the negroes were trying to dispose Of Detective headquarters is anxious to have anyone who has missed any sweaters to come down and identify the ones in their possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
|OLD-TIME POLITICIANS GET SNIFF |OF BATTLE AND CHAMP AT THE BIT
FIRST LIST OF DEL LEGATES TO AID WRITER'S CONVENTION

Here first list The Ageerad ad writers convention at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night This the list declared duly qualified o'clock last night either by writing contestng ad being chosen represent writers of ads oth are to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

. Friedman, sam. Fields, A. G.
 Farmer, w. M. Foster, Dr. A. c Gafford, Frank [ Gaston. Judge Zell Gillespie, Owen. Graham, N. A, j. Gibson, White E. Gardien, J. T. Guice, s. T.
 Gordon, R. A. Gold, Edgar l.. Goldstein, D. E. Goldstein, Jame. Goldstein, Joe. Gross, Ben. Gordy, w. M. Garber, Al C. Ga ge, V. S, Greene, c. W. Glass, Arnold. Gregory. F. F. Holberg, r. J. Hfolcombe, J. H. Hood. James. Eirseh, August. iiornady, J. R. Heflin, Judge H. Horner. Fl. H. halnmond, Frank Hamilton. W. c. Hogan, Dan. Hirsch, Adolph.' Hirsch, Arnold. Hanna, Mark. Haskins. W. E. Hutcheson, o. P. Harrison, w. V. Hemphill. R. C., Jr. Hall, J. Fl. Hill, Mrs.
 Hughes, Mamie. Howard, R. NJ. Hirsch. J. H. Hope, s. E. Herzog. r. Hammond, Y. liermes. F.. Hoy, J. T.
 Hill, E, Y. Harsh. G. k. Huey, E. l.. Healey, T. F. Harris. F. W. Jacobs, Eugene. Jones, Mrs. James, MT. Jackson, A. E. Johnston, Forney, Jackson, F. M. Jud ge, Thomas J. J Jelks, Gov. w. D. Jones, Harvey. Jemison, Robert. Jemison. Rob't, Jr. Jacobs, Solon. J efferson, H. H. I Johnson, Crawfor, Jacobs. Bertram. J Jacobs, Ben NJ. Jacobs. Robert. Jaffe, M.
 Jones. H. s. Joseph, B.
 Kettig. w. H. Raul, John l.. Kirkpa trick, J. l Kaufman, Abe. Kendrick, F, l.. I.eake, Mrs. NJ. Lewis, A. E. LinX. NJ.
 Lillin ston, Miss
 Elizabeth Levert. J. A. LutZ, c. w. Lloyd, C. B. L.arkin, Fritz. Lacey, J. K. P. Levy, Louie. Lipscomb, Bessie. Levy. MT. Leta W, Dave. Lawson. Reid. Lewis, c. c.
 Lewis, J. R. Luguiire, J. H. Mason. c. E..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
TODAY'S EVENTS

City commission meets at 3 o'clock. Weekly meeting of Ad club at o'clock at the Newspaper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
At the Theatres
At the Photoplay House,

Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:So D m.; evening at 7:S0 and p. m.