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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
WEEKLY CLASSES TO
 STUDY THEOSOPHY

Beginning tomorrow evening at O clock and continuing each Thursday through the fall and winter. the Bir- mingham Theosophical society will con duct regular classes for the systematic study of theosophy. These classes will be free and open to the public, and all those interested in principles of pan religion emphasized by the society are cordially invited 10 attend
 Since the suspension of the regular classes last June, the society has se- cured new and commodious quarters on the fifth floor of Cable hall With a view also to strengthening the work of the local lodge, Mrs. Lenore A. Eldred. who conducted the classes last year, has pursued a special summer course in the sutdy of theosophy at krotona, Cal.
 The Unity Underlying All Religions will be the subject for tomorrow even ing'S study.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Federal Court Busy
 With Damage Suit

Tn United States district court was engaged yesterday with the hearing of the case of G. o. Walker, as adminis- trator, against the Woodward Iron com pany, and large number of witnesses were examined. The plaintiff is seeking $50,0o0 damages for the death of his son. Solon Walker, who was killed on May g, 1919 when the truck in which he was riding was struck by train of the de- fendant company. This case grew out of the accident which occurred when truckload of young people from Ingle- nook were returning from West Lake, and as they started across the track of the Woodward Iron company near Dolo- mite they were struck by train
 Erie Pettus is representing the plaint- if, while the defendant company was represented by V. J. Nesbit The case went to the jury about o'clock, and if an agreement is reached during the night a sealed verdict will be returned and presented to Judge w. l. Grubb this morning. Much interest is being mani fested in this case, as several others were killed and injured as a result of this accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Community Sing at
 North Birmingham

sing is to be held this evening at s o'clock at the North Birmingham play ground and a splendid programme will be rendered. Among the special features will be the solo-by Mrs. A. H. Olive, who will be accompanied by l.. J. Davids. Mrs, Olive has recently returned from New York, where she has been study ing, and her many friends are looking forward to the opportunity of hearing her again.
 In addition several numbers will be rendered by the North Birmingham Glee club, which has been recently organized with the following officers: Miss Pearl Harrell, president; George Duncan, vice president. Miss Ida $. Jones. secretary and treasurer: Miss Niva Sides, libra rian; Mrs. Turner Childress. pianist. The music committee is composed of Miss Ida Tomlnson. Mrs. w. F. Dickson and Mrs. Ida Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
ROTARY CLUB OF
 TUSCALOOSA RAISES
 QUOTA FOR CAMPAIGN
5000 Subscribed at Luncheon and Promise Balance Today-Luthcr
 Davis Chairman C

Tuscaloosa Rotarians subscribed slo0O for the work of the Alabama Children 8 Aid society at their luncheon yesterday, according to information brought to Bir- mngham last night by Dr. Morris New field. Not only did the members of the Rotary club give that splendid start to the campaign in that city. but they agreed to take charge of the work and promised that Tuscaloosa would come forward today with the full amount of it's quota, 5000.
 Dr. Newfield and Dr. Henry M Ed monds were the principal speakers at the luncheon at the Rotary club at Tusca-
 oosa yesterday, and the members of that organization responded readily to the call for the baby campaign. Luther Davis, one of the live wire business men of Tuscaloosa is chairman of the com mittee named to raise the funds, and his work has contributed no small part to the success which attended the efforts of Dr. Newfield and Dr. Edmonds. Dr. Edmonds remained in Tuscaloosa last night, but Dr. Newfield returned to the city on the evening train
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Over Three Hundred
 Periodicals on File

Those in charge of the public library are receiving congratulations daily on the number and variety of current pe- riodicals that are at all times available at the library. The publications on file cover every common subject, and it is most unusual when a person fails to find what he wants
 The periodicals are grouped under the following heads: Agriculture, art and architecture, business, current events. economics and sociology, education, of foreign interest, history, juvenile, liter- ary, medical. military, miscellaneous, municipal, music professional, religion and philosophy, sports, technical (avia- tion, chemical, electrical engineering, roads and railroads. scientific. trades, generaD theatre and women's maga- zines.
 There is available for those interested a small booklet giving the names of every publication on file, the total num- Der of which is more than 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
REBUILDING OF THE TUGGLE INSTITUTE |. PLANNED BY BOARD
Meeting of Trustees Called for Tomorrow Morning to Discuss Plans to Replace
 School Buildings

Announcement is made by Mrs. c. P. Orr, chairman of the advisory board of the Tuggle institute that meet ing of the institute will be held to- morrow morning at 10:S0 o'clock on the school campus. All friends of this in stitution are urged to be present.
 Plans will be discussed for the re- building of the two large buildings which were destroyed by fire Satdr- day night leaving the S2 children who escaped the flames homeless. They are now being housed in the cottag ges near the grounds, clothing having been se- cured from people in the neighbor- hood
 There have been times in the h;s- tory of the school when it's existence was precarious. when il was unknown where the funds for the next meal tor the inmates were coming from, but due to the untiring efforts of Mrs C. r. Orr and her fellow workers ev- cry crisis was successfully met. Now, however. the greatest problem of all confronts these unselfish workers, as funds must be obtained to make a home for these otherwise destitute children.
 The institute started it's career with trifling $2.50, having it's origin in Judge N. B. Fagin's court. 1t Is named after Carrie Tuggle. it's founder, who aided by Judge Feagin and other sympathizers, started in a small way school to take care of homeless le- gro children. Today it has over 151 boarders and about the same number of day pupils.
 The daughters of Calanthe, a fra ternal organization. assisted in the upbuilding of the institution, but it was not until some 16 years ago when Mrs. Orr and others interested themselves in it's affairs that it became firmly established. At present the trustees some 250 negro women Who are scattered over the state. these are assisted and guided by an advisory board of five under the chairman of Mrs. c. P. Orr. The other members are Mrs. James Bowron. Mrs. J. B. Reid. Mrs. R. II. Pearson and Judge N. B Fca gin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
SHOE STORE FIRE
 LOSS WAS S35,000
Manager Ruff Places This Estimate on Damages.
 Covered by Insurance

According to officials of the Guaran- tee Shoe company. the fire which started on the third floor of the build ing yesterday and which is believed to have been of incendiary origin. did dam age to the amount of s35,o00.
 The belief is that the fire bugs en- tered the rear of the building and after making their way to the third floor, started the fire, then made their escape by way of the elevator and through the basement to the sidewalk.
 The alarm was turned in at 12:55 o'clock by an employe of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company. brought companies 1, ?. 4, and to the scene. Hose lines were i'm. mediately raised to the roofs of the ad- joining buildings from which the fire men played their hose. Owing to the dense smoke the exact base of the fire could not be located at once. but after half hour of fierce fire fighting and good work on the part of the firemen the flames were under complete con- trol.
 Almost all of the third floor stock was damaged Dy SOke ana water, anu tf> upper rear end of the building of the building is in ruins.
 We owe our sincere thanks to the fire department for their splendid work" stated Henry Ruff, manager of the store. and if it had not been for their quick action. the whole store as well as the adjacent buildings might have been total losses today.
 "It will be sometime before a com plete inventory can be made. but from the looks of the damage to our stock room. our losses will reach about $350
 The loss is covered by fnsurance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
EXHIBIT
 OF ARMY FOR FAIR

The personnel of the local army re- cruiting station in the Clark building is busily engaged in getting the army display ready to be put on exhibition at the Alabama state fair. It will con sist of a number of German trophies captured during the late world war, modern guns of all types, range-find- ing instruments, shells, bayonets and grenades.
 The following recruits were accepted for service yesterday and were sent to training station. James Cole. Bir- mingham; Carlos Smith, Birmingham Coy Crocker. Decatur; Luther F. Rochester. Birmingham. and Samuel F. Gilbert, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
 SEVERAL HURT WHEN CAR LEAVES TRACK
None Seriously Injured When Edge
 wood Car Jumps Off at Curve

Edgewood car No. 315, in charge ot Conductor Motorman A. l.. Walker. jumped the tracks at Fifteenth avenue and Twenty-first street at s:35 o'clock yesterday afternoon and created a To. of excitement among the passengers and injuring six persons.
 It is stated that tho car was running at such rapid rate of speed down Fifteenth avenue that a safety curve that had been provided at that point could not check the speed of the car, causing the car to jump the tracks and crash into pole across the street
 No one was seriously injured Dr. Risenberry of Rosedale was slightly hurt about the hip and a white woman and baby residing at All South Nine teenth street were injured. Charley Jones negro, who was hurt, too, was rushed to a local hospital. where he IS reported as resting comfortabiy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
|CV|C ASSOCIATION
 DIRECTORS MEETING
Hear Reports on Work of the Committees on Leg
 islatiOn

The board of directors of the Bir- day afternoon at 12:30 o'clock in ths cafe of the association with gooo attendance, President E. B. Irwin pre-. sided and the report of the committed that the mutual insurance bill hat been passed by the legislature in both the house and senate and was now in the hands of the governor, was received The Civic association has taken vital interest in this measure. It encourages the organization of mutual companies liability and other forms of insurance. It is predicted that the passage of the bill will bring between 50 and 75 out side mutual companies to Alabama, which have been waiting for such ia . vorable Legislation. This will make it feasible for them to operate without the burdens they have heretofore felt in entering Alabama, it was pointed out.
 The board was also gratified to re- ceive the report that the Rogers bill regulating the state convicts, was also in the hands of the governor, with the amendment urged by the Civic associa ton and other opponents of the con vict lease system. which prohibits the further leasing of convicts after Janu- ary l 1928.
 Frank Butler, chairman of the spe cial committee to urge in Montgom- cry the passage of the state bond issue highway bill, reported that friends or the bill now confidently believe the fight won, and a substantial majority in the house would be recorded in favor of tre essentials of this legislation. chief among which is the pooling of the motor vehicle license and pledging IL to pay the interest and create a sink ing fund for the proposed s25, ,00o, 900 bond issue
 Judge William E. Fort was present for the first time since his return from his vacation spent in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Seek Information
 About Forum Here

C. L. Harold secretary manager of the Civic association has received a letter from Mrs. H. T. Inge. president of the city federation of Mobile regard ing the open forum conducted under the auspices of this organization. She states that plans are under way for the organization of an open forum in that city and she would like to know just how the local one was conducted and, was especially interested in se- curing some of the speakers 10 be brought to this city during tie winter. She also stated an effort wodic be made to have several Birmingham men speak at the Mobile forum if suitable arrange ments could be made with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
ESTES SPEAKER AT
 ROTARY LUNCHEON

The weekly luncheon of the Rotary club will be held at 1 o'clock today at the Tutwiler hotel. and as many mem. Thornton Estes, newly elected president Of the Birmingham Automobile club, will be the principal speaker and will outline the policy and plans of the Au- tomobile club for this next year.
 J ohm Dmmck chairman of the cam paign to raise funds for the boys club. will render report showing what has been accomplished so far. Several spe- cial stunts will be pulled off by the members and a good time is promised everybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Birmingham Men Go to Trade Conference

Several prominent Birmingham men will leave the latter part of the week for Atlantic City where they win at tend the International Trades confer ence which will be held there on Mon day, September 29. This conference will be attended by representatives of the United States and all the allies. Among those going from Birmingham as Representatives of the local Cham Der of Commerce are George Gordon Crawford, chairman; A. c. Crowder, Frank P. Glass, Erskine Ramsey and George ". Connors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Little Euidence of Strike
 Is Apparent To Outsider
Company Officials Say Plants Running With Men to Spare-Labor Leaders Express Satisfaction and
 Predict Many Will Close Down Within Week

knots of men here and there engage Tn controversy, there has not been the slightest distuEbance Of disorder.
 Company officials dee.are the backbone of the strike is broken; strike leaders as confidently assert ths the fight has just commenced.
 At Ensley yesterday there were no new features other than the report that a number of Italian laborers who had struck" Monday morning made appli- cation for reinstatement yesterday, claiming that they did not under stand the situation. and that they nai walked out under the apprehension that all the other employees would do likewise. They were given a hear ing and their application for reinstate- ment taken up by the proper author.- ties.
 At Fairfield it was reported that the plan. of the American Steel and Wire company was running full force and that a the Westfeld plants the same conditions prevailed. There is not even the semblance of strike to be observed in this section of the city Strikers declared, however that the wire mill is running short-handed, put no official infQrmaton on this point could be obtained.
 The Woodward plant is still running 100 per cent and with men to spare and reports from Bessemer are to the effect that all the plants and mines are running full capacity and that ;he strike is not seriously considered
 A mass meeting of strikers and thejr sympathizers has been called for this morning at 10 o'clock at the Enslay city hall. at which fr is understood a number of prominent labor leaders VIII make addresses. and the strike situas tion be further discussed.
 A noticeable feature yesterday was the fact that but teW policemen or guards were seen in the streets com pared with the number that were in evidence Monday. Chief Shirley ard Sheriff Hartsfeld reduced materially the number of men detailed in the Ems ley district, as their presence seemed unnecessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Mrs. Mary Pauline Aldridge sues the Hilln.an Hotel company and others for $1O0, 900 for injuries alleged to have been caused by the falling in of part of the roof of the hotel.
 Mrs. w. c. Shannon as executrix of the estate of w. c. shannon sues the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad for $100.00o for alleged improper trea.- menl and neglect of her husband when sick. thus causing his death.
 l.. A. Thompson sues the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company for $3000 alleging that one of it's trains collided with his automobile. damaging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
CAFE PROPRIETORS
 APPEAL FROM DECREE

John Harduvel and Peter Gulas. prop rietors of the Plaza Cafe, yesterday filed
 notice of their appeal from the decree
 of Judge Hugh A. Locke rendered Tn
 the Merchants and Mechanics Bank case. They had purchas ased the unexpred term of Il years on 1G year lease on the premises formerly occupied by the bank and now used by tne:f cafe. It was held that the considerations of s15,000 which
 they had given, was not the best price that could be obtained and that the sale of the lease should be .eld open for other bids. It is againet this ruling that they now appeal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Corporations Formed

Notice of incorporation was filed by the following companies in the pro- bate court yesterday:
 simpson, Freeman. DeRamus Realty company. capital s300o. B. E. Simpson, president, Judson De Remus. vice president: and J. I. Freeman. secretary and treasurer.
 Horn Auto Supply company, capital s20.0o0. c. W. Horn. president. w. F. Aldrich. treasurer, and w. H. Wolver- ton. secretary.
 Two companies filed notice of resolu- tions by the stockholders to dissolve.
 The R. A. Mcleod Plastering company and the Five Rivers oil and Gas com Dany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Negroes to Have Sing

Sunday. September 2s, will be popu- lar request day at the community sing to be held at the Frolic theatre for the negroes of this dis.ric. and the programme will be composed of re- quests received at the community club office. Among the special features of the occasion will be the initial ap- pearance of the war camp cotnrnunity service quartet and the ''trencn song" by Lemuel Foster
 Among the most popular songs rem dered at these sings are Ain Coin to Study War No More" and Rose Shine, Give God Glory" which are always greatly enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
CITY COMMISSION
 TO MEET FRIDAY

At the regular weekly meeting of the city commission, called yesterday at 3 o'clock in the council chamber at the city hall, only Commissioners Barrett and Burruss were present, the other members having gone to Montgomery to look after Birminghams interests in the legislature. Since the presence of three members is necessary to constitute a quorum, on motion of Commissioner Burruss the board adjourned until Fri day at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
GarretsOn !',0t to
 Change Appointments

Colonel J. T. Garretson, who was recently appointed to assume command of the Fourth brigade Alabama D.yi- sion United Confederate Veterans to succeed General J. K. Barton. announc- ed that no change will be made in the staff appoin tments of General Barton. The appointment was made by Gen k. M. Va1 Zandt and Colonel Garretsou urges the hearty cooperation of the staff and the entire brigade He re- quests full attendance at the reunion to be held in Atlanta on October ', 6, and 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
LEARN HELD UP AND
 ROBBED BY NEGROES

C. O. Hearn of North Birmingham was held up, assaulted and robbed by three negroes near Twenty-sixth avenue. north. yesterday morning about 30 o'clock He was taken to the Hillman hospital in the police patrol.
 According to Officers Simmons and Clements, who investigated the affair. Hearn was badly beaten up and was in a serious condition when taken to the hospital. No description of the negroes could be gotten.
 The injured man was reported as rest ing well late yesterday afternoon and last night went to his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate court yester- day:
 NJ V. Hairless and Miss Bessie M Meyer.
 L. Keithley of Bessemer and Miss Mollie Maddox.
 w. T. Durant and Miss Esther L. Kennedy.
 A. J. McCann and Miss Jewel Laud- CTS.
 W. E. Burnett and Miss Bettie Malone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Dokeys Meet Tonight

The Dokeys will meet tonight at 3
 o clock at Fraternai haii. Among the im- portant matters 70 be considered will be the question of raising the initiation fee.
 the proposition to organize benefit so- ciety and several others of interest to the members. All members of ve organ'-
 zation are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24

It was reported last night that the Electrical Workers union, one of the allied trades connected with the steel workers, declared the strike off so far as that particular union is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
Back From Xacatio.,

K F. Smith. organizer for the war camp community service has returned following short vacation spent at St. Clair Springs and is again back at headuuarters on Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. He was accompanied to the springs by Mrs. Smith and baby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-24
"UNSOUND AND ILLOGICAL"

Governor Surnquist pointed out that the fact that the tonnage tax had long been a political issue was no proof of the merits of the bill; that ore land was all ready taxed on basis of valuation Sl per cent higher than farm lands. ana that the fact that the amount of ore in the ground was diminishing was no req son that a still greater tax should be inn posed on the iron interests Any theory that holds certain preperty, which by be ing remove diminishes in value the land from which it is taken should therefore be taxed at a higher rate than other property. is unsound and Illogical The fact that most of the iron ore is taken out of the s'tate is no more of an argu' r1ent for increa sing taxes thereon than the removal From the state of lumber, granite, grain or any other property would be a ground for increasing the taxes on the last named commodities.
 'It is further claimed that the proposed bill is just because it in effect provides a tax on profits rathey than tonnage tax on a particular kind of property. IT this be true there is no reason why profit tax should be applied to only one industry in one section of the common wealth and not to all sections and to all industries of the state.
 The governors final reason for >yetoing the bill was that it violated the funda : mentals of taxation: "A law of the nature suggested would violate the fundamental principles of taxation" he said. "In en- acting tax legislation as well as other legislation, it should be borne in mind that inequality and lack Of uniformity ought to be avoided. Taxation should not he used as an instrument to impose un- fair and excessive burdens upon any par ticular class, industry or section.'