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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Financial Needs of Birming- ham Outlined By Commits siOner at Civitan Meet
 ing Yesterday

Without a dissenting vote, and amid great enthusiasm. the Civitan club yes terday afternoon gave it's ndorsement under which Birmingham and 4l other cities and towns will have the right 10 vote increased taxes for municipal purposes. The club had formerly in- dorsed both of the amendments to be i voted upon next Monday. and the ae- ton of yesterday, which followed a l0minute address by City Commits sioner J. R. Hornady, was just by way of emphasizing the interest of the or sanization in the movement to help these Alabama municipalities get in | shape to give their people the things that shcdld be furnished by progress sive communities
 In his address Mir. sHornady pointed out that the, tax money which the city of Birmingham received was not suf- ficient to keep up the police. and fire departments alone. to say nothing of providing adequate educational facil- ities and funds with which to maintain proper sanitary conditions, keep the libraries in operation. and carry on all the other activities of the city
 If Birmingham is to function prop erly as 8 city. and give it's people the things that are enjoyed in other pro gressive communities, Birmingham must have the tax rate of city in- stead of a village" said MT Hornady
 He gave the tax rate in large num- Der of other cities, Chattanooga. S16.50; Nashville, S14.76; Memphis, S16.00; Knoxville. S22.00; New orleans. Sl9.20; Dallas, s15.00; Houston, $19.SO; Ft Worth, $1S.20, etc, and said that it was impossible for Birmingham to ex- ist and do the things city should do on a rate of Sl) when only half of this amount is available for general pur- poses.
 While MT. Hornady emphasized the financial needs of Birmingham. he ex- plained that the proposed amendment did not levy any tax, but just made it possible for the people to vote as much as five mills additional if they see fit. When this amendment is adopted" he said, the people of Birmingham will be able to determine their own affairs if they want better educational facil- ities. better streets. better police and fire protection and better protection of the public health. they can vote the money necessary to buy these things, That is all the amendment means"
 I'll fVHSiuSipH NIL fipiHduN tilpHd- sized the fact that unless the amend ment carried the door of hope would be closed to the city for at least four years more, and even then it would be doubtful if the legislature would suG init another such proposition. He de- elared it to be the most important pro- posal that has ever come before the people here and urged that every citi- zen who wants to see Birmingham at tain it's maximum of growth and pros perity go to the polls on Monday and vote for the amendment
 He also urged that the soldier amendment be supported--a. proposi- ton the club had indorsed previously,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
RED CIRCLE CLUB l ID STAGE MINSTREL
Ex-Service Men to Present Entertainment for Rec
 reation Fund

minstrel will be given the latter part of January by local talent if plans of the Red Circle Boys club are carried out according to an announce ment made yesterday. This club was recently organized under the auspices of the community service and has a membership of approximately 200 for mer soldiers, sailors and marines.
 Harry F. Hyman, president of the club, and Albert H. stern, vice presi- dent. will have charge of the per formance, which promises to be one of the best ever staged in this city by local talent. MT Stern helped to orr ganize the "FrolicSing Tars,p min ,strel troupe composed entirely of navy men in Norfolk, and with which he made a tour. appearing in practically every seaport town on the eastern coast
 This minstrel made a decided hit and was used by the navy department to secure men for that branch of the service There are four members of the "Frolicking Tars" in Birmingham, and they will assist in making this a real minstrel and one which is sure to meet with the approval of the Bir- mingham theatregoers
 The proceeds will be used for recre- ational and reconstruction work among ex-service men and all funds of the club will be handled by the ex- ecutive council of community service.
 A Red Circle club for girls has also been organized and will work in con- Junction with the boys club, and to- gether both organizations are expect ing to accomplish many things for the good of the community. The girls or ganization has approximately BOG members, and Miss Elizabeth Albro director of girls work for tho com munity service, will direct the work of this organization. Plans are being made to institute classes in various subjects as well as social meetings, and the members are most enthusias- tic over the plans of the club.
 Some of the best musical talent in this district will participate in this minstrel and it is expected that the cast will include about 75 members. K r. smith director of the community service. is anxious to have the assist ance. of any local men who have had any experience in staging minstrels or have taken part in them, and urges them to call him at community service headquarters on Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
TOM HEFL|N STATES
 THE PEACE TREATY WILL BE RATIFIED
Congressman Speaks of
 Pending Legislation In COngress-WilsOn's Con- l ditiOn Exaggerated
OF BIRMIf

Congressman J. Thomas Heflin champion of King Cotton and orator
 de luxe, passed through Birmingham |yesterday en route to his home town Lafayette, where he will spend the holidays. He was fresh from the na- over the probable outcome of the peace treaty and other important leg islation now pending
 T believe the treaty will be accept ed very shortly now" said Congress- man Heflin. "Of course there will probably have to be some mild reser- vations before the republicans will swallow it, but in the main 1t will be ratified just as the President outlines it. The world is demanding peace, and the people have a right to insist on inn mediate action from Congress. "The President is not opposed to a few of the changes suggested, and believe that an effectual compromise can be worked out just as soon as the lawmakers get back to work When peace is declared business will move forward with greater strides than ever"
 Asked as to the effect of the coal strike settlement, Congressman Heflin declared that in his opinion that con troversy was over. T have pet scheme to eliminate the possibility of coal shortage in the future" said Con- gressman Heflin, and my idea is for the government to lay aside years supply of coal as a reserve in case of strikes, With that constant in sigh I believe both sides in the coal indus try would hesitate before taking any drastic steps,
 Congressman Heflin stated that on the day he left Washington President Shephard of the railway employees union told him that no strike was even contemplated by railway men. MT
 Shephard's statement was in answer to an article appearing in many pa pers to the effect that a nation wide rail strike was under way said MT Heflin.
 Asked as to the condition of Presi- dent Wilson. Congressman Heflin de- clared that he was fast recuperating from a nervous breakdown. "The Presi- dent was in bad shape at one time,'' said MT. Heflin, but not nearly as bad as some of his republican enemies would have had you believe. Some of these fellows would like to see him dead and they don't hesitate to exag gerate when discussing his health. l talked to the Presidents doctor before leaving Washington. and he told me that MT. Wilson would be in better shape after he recovered from his breakdown than he had been in years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
NONE TOO OLD ID
 ENJOY SANTA CLAUS

"Wearers of the grey" that fast disappearing band of heroes of the Lost Cause" revived some of the same old spirit yesterday, when a number of the Birmingham veterans celebrated at Christmas tree given in their honor by the Daughters and Sons of the Confectionery.
 Gathered in Judge Pugh's courtroom in the county courthouse, the place rang with their cheers and songs and during the singing their canes tapped the floor in time with the music.
 A large Christmas tree erected just in front of the place where the judge presides was lighted with candles and the old vets occupied the chairs and benches in the courtroom.
 Short talks were made by Judge Locke and Thomas Dozier. who. well comed the veterans in the name of the Sons of the Confederacy.
 Coffee and sandwiches were served them by the ladies of the Daughters of the Confederacy and cigars. oranges and apples were passed around.
 The celebration. which started at 1 o'clock. lasted until almost 4. while the courthouse echoed and e-echoed with the sound of the voices as they sang "renting on the Old Camp Ground and other favorite tunes of their Confederate days.
 Mrs. George Hughes. chairman of the entertainment committee. was in charge of the Christmas tree celebra- ton for the veterans and Mrs. Julius Jaffe and Mrs. Bertha Hammond. presidents of the Pelham and Wilcox chapters of the Daughters of the Con- federacy represented their respective chapters at the entertainment. The Camp Clayton chapter of the Sons of the Confederacy was also representeo and assisted in entertaining the vet ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
MONTGOMERY HELPS IN CAMPAIGN FOR
 THE TAX AMENDMENT
City Commission of Capital City Is- sues Strong Appeal to Aid Bir-
 mingham and Other Cities

The city commissioners of Montgomery are cooperating in the campaign for adoption of the r towns amendment. al- though that ci,v is not affected by the proposition, and several days ago they issued an unanimous appeal to voters u cooperate with Birmingham and other cities ill carrying inc measure at the polls. The appeal is as follows:
 On December 20 the voters of Aia- bama will pass upon two important amendments to our constitution. One is for the relief of F towns and cities in Alabama who are making a fight before the people for financial relief. Undcr their present rate of taxation. they are unable to furnish their chi- dren with proper educational advan- tages: they cannot give their people the health protection they should have and they cannot furnish adequate pro- tection to life and property. The peo- pie of these towns are asking the people of Alabama to allow the cltl- zens of the towns affected to increase their tax rate if q majority of their voters desire to do so. The proposed amendment dos not affect the city of Montgomery in any way. We earnest W urge our Ieople to consider this amendment faVorably and vote for it's passage and .lo a neighborly act for Auburn, Brewton, Birmingham. Ope- ll<a. selma. Florence Camden and other towns who are handicapped by an unreasonable tax rate.
 On the same day the voters Of Ala hama will be called upon to vote upon hte soldiers and sailors poll tax amendment, relieving soldiers and sailo.s of poll taxes accrued while thev were serving their country Hun dreas of Montgomery boys did thelr full part and we earnestly hoTe that our people will honor them by giV'rG this amendment their unanimous sup port .,..-,rc.c,,,
 w. A. Gunter. Jr. President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
CHRISTMAS MAIL BREAKS ALL RECORDS Postmaster Smyer C0mpli- ments Office Force for
 Efficient Service

Despite the fact that Christmas has passed the lobby of the local postoffice yesterday was crowded with persons who were late in getting their Christmas pack ages off, and it was necessary to open ar additional parcel post window to ac- cemmodate the crowd
 The amount of mail, both incoming and largest in history, according to Postmas- ter R. B. Smyer and was handled m a most excellent manner. The number .. packages was 50 per cent greater this year than last year. and the number oi Christmas cards and post cards were T< creased approximately 100 per cent over the same period of 1918.
 MT. Smyer attributed this increase -e the real Christmas spirit which seems to overspread Birmingham, and the fact that the postage on Christmas cards this year was ? cents while last year it was : cents. and the rate of post cards last year was cents and this year only l.
 "Although we were terribly crowded in the postoffice by the large amount of mail matter handled. every employe seemed to get into the spirit and put hn shoulders to the wheel,'' said MT. 3myer
 and in that way we got through with out any trouble whatever. All mall and packages were delivered promptly and
 I am most grateful to the entire post office force for the efficient manner in which the situation was handled
 Despite trying conditions and even work over time,l at no time was there any dissatisfaction shown and everyone worked with wonderful spirit. am alsc gratefui to the public for their splendid cooperation, for all through the rush every one was good-natured, and stood the delays in line and jostling of the crowd with the usual good spirits of the season. The early mailing was also a great assistance to us in handling the largest am punt of mail in the history of tha I2ir.r,nir rl oh a m r,osf fi1.s. :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
 GOOD RECORD MADE IN COAL PRODUCTION

Coal production in the Birmingham dis- triet last week exceeded that of any pre- vious week since october 25 and was sur nassed by only five other weeks during the present year. The output reported 10 the Alabama Coal Operators associa- ton and compiled by Frank " Evans amounted to s2ooOo tons for the week ended December p.
 The best record made this year was in the week ended January IS, with S,53o tons. January 25 it was S6S,s2l tons January Il. 3ss,os9 tons: October % SS4' S5t tons. and october IS. 324,254 tons.
 Production this week is expected to fall below that of last week on account of inc holiday season. but after the first of the year operators say they expect inc record of last week to be maintained, if not exceeded. regularly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
 PERSHING REPLIES TO CIVITAN GREETINGS

Gen. John J. Pershing, in reply to a Christmas greeting sent to him by President Courtney W. Shropshire of the civitan club, yesterday wired the following to the club;
 "Dr, Courtney w. Shropshire. President Ciyitan Club BirmingaaIn, Ala
 Deeply appreciate telegram from the Civitan club. Most cordial good wishes for the New Year to you all
 JOHN ] PERSItIN6,
 The club also wired Christmas greet ings to President Wilson and expressed the hope for his speedy recorery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Dr. Edmonds to Speak
 on ''The Civic Soldier

Dr. Henry M. Edmonds will speak to the members of the Community club this afternoon at l o'clock at the Southern club on ''The Civic Soldier" Dr. Ed i77unds was scheduled to speak two weeks ago, but was in Atlanta. and unable to get here on account of delayed train In addition the entertainment commit- tee has arranged a splendid programme which will consist of several musical numbers and President James A. Simp- son urges all members to be on hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
EXAMINATION OF
 ALIENS FOR FINAL
 PAPERS TO BE HELD

J. F. Jackson of the bureau of naturali- zation at New Orleans will be in Bir- mingham on January ? to assist in the naturalization hearing to be held before Judge w. I. Grubb of the United States court A large number of cases are on the docket at this time, a few of the applicants being of German birth. The hearing will be for final papers, and it is expected that many aliens will become American citizens at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
GIVES pERNIssIoN TO USE NAME

Eugene Palmer. Lawrence. Mass writes. "Foley's Honey and Tar re lieved me of a cough from which [ had been suffering for weeks. You have my full permission to use my name any time you wish in any advertising natter This fine old family remedy is in great demand right now for colds croup and bronchial and grip coughs. Foleys Honey and Tar acts almost in stantly. cuts the phlegm. soothe, ld raW and lrritated lnenibra nc eA breathing ssages.--Eugene Jacobs Drug Store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Dance and Banquet
 For Caheen Employees

The Neehac club. composed ON the emnloyes of Caheen Brothers, will give evening in the cafe of the Civic as sociation and elaborate preparations are being made for the occasion when the members and their friends are planning to dance the old year out and the new year in. This club was recently organized and the name chosen is the word Caheen spelled backwards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
800 INVITATIONS TO
 SOUTHERN CLUB BALL

oyer 800 invitations haze been issued for the annual Christmas ball of the Southern club. which will be an event of next Monday night. December 29
 Especially good music is promised by Prof Emil Levy, director of the club orchestra, and refreshments will be nnr,.ai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Capt. Got" Henley
 Leaves for Washington

Capt. "Cot" Henley. who has been spending a 90-day furlough in Bir- mingham will return to Washing } ton this morning to undergoe fur ther. treatment at Walter Reid hos pital. Captain Henley has host of friends in the Magic City who are hoping that further amputation of his leg will not be found neces- sary as is now feared. Captain Henley has been under the con tinuous care of physicians for the past 15 months and doesn't expect to get his discharge before another year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Suspect Arrested

After being at large for almost six years i'm Price, negro, who is alleged to have shot and killed Babe King negro. in Third alley and Seventeenth street. in 1914. was apprehended at the corner of First avenue and Twen- tieth street yesterday by Detective Hickman and Captain Deyine.
 Price was recognized by brother of the dead negro while standing on the corner of First avenue and he promptly notified the detective dep2s z ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
---777- - Bankruptcy Petition

voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court yesterday by the Crystal Bottling com panv oy IT A. Speaker, the president. and A. c. Cowan was appointed receiver bv Judge F. II. Dryer, referee in bank ruptcy. The liabilities are named at s3739 80, while the assets are set out as arproximately $500 MT. cowans bond vas fixed at sl000 which he made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Nothing Occurs To Vary
 Monotony At City Hall

Christmas Day, 1919, will go down in the annals of the munich paIity of Greater Birmingham as the quietcs ton record.
 And Friday. December 26, the duiiest holiday aftermath ever known at the city hall.
 Officials iounged around in swivel chairs and even wished something would happen to jar the mout of Iethargic state.
 There was not even a me mendicant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27

seeking permit to beg aims on street. Nobody wanted to build house, nobody sought relief from faulty paving. and the commis- sioners waited until late in the day. thinking at least the health department might produce n new sanitary ordinance for considern- ton.
 Ira nutshell. Friday at the city hall was just like a sunday in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
Marriapa Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday: l.. H. Hagood and Georgia Liggett George C. Barnett and Charlotte Hale O. H. Hulsey and Mattie Turner. " l.. Martin and Marjorie Cason. Roy Bruce ar Edith Porter. Edward Wilsci erelpn Darden
 s,.' Eerchs Sitelae crane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
owen Gillesny to Sing

owen Gillespy. tenor, will sing at the Southern club luncheon today. An in- teresting musical programme has been arranged by Prof Emil Levy. director of the club orchestra, and a tempting menu has been prepared for the lunch con.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-27
PERSONALS

Raspa a~s.s of New York and I liar <. li-. of low1 are spena- ins .ie N:'ays with 'heir parents. Mr, arlu .u4l- l.. II. Harriss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-12
OAKLAND NOTES
Notes and personals from, Oakland
by Frances Jones. Telephone $3.50.

There are 423 voters in Oakland and
these same citizens will have the privilege
on April of electing a mayor and
councilmen for office. A petition has been
circulated by Ira Orner. c. J. Hooper, c.
r. Cola and +. Copeland asking that the
ent mayor is F: A: brigham. The coun-
cilmen are X. S. Kiingan, q. H. Ensign,
Dan Rathbun. o. NJ. Keats and Ben Fox.
The name of c. c. Vandeventer has been
suggested as police judge. but Mr.. vnnde-
A few facts have been brought up also
at this time concerning the financial con-
dition of Oakland, which is very good.
The city is entirely out of debt. The
school district is paying off $4,000
quence the taxes for the year are high.
but will drop back next year to normal.
Oakland has twenty miles of cement side
walks, macadamiZed road thru the city.
night and every night schedule, and in
cidentally the city is to have better car
service, promises the powers that
be. beginning the last part of the week
a gang of men will be put mt work on the
Oakland track. Some new ties. new guards
at the corners and other Improvements
will be given the line. 1t is also promised
that cars which are an Improvement over
| the affairs now being run will be put on.
line party will be given Saturday
| the Sunflower Art club. All members at
| tending will catch the car leaving the mill
at 30 O'Clock.
Mrs Thomas Berrymarf and children of
| Mrs. Fred Lud.ngton, Chester avenue.
| The Fidelity class of the Methodist
| church will meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. w. J. Williams, Forest avenue.
| The Priscilla club will be entertained
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs n. f.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-12
HOLD THEM FOR TRIAL
Indictments Are Returned by the Fed
eraI Court in Wichita.

Wichita, Kan. March 12.-Thomas
A. Grady, Kansas City, Mo-. was in
dicted by a federal grand jury here
Monday for alleged misuse of the
United States mails. A score of per-
sons testified Grady represented HIM
self as an agent of the governm ent
and sold $40 stenographic courses over
Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma for
SIS each. Many of the witnesses
against Grady were high school stu
dents
George w Hurt of Wichita was in
dicted for sending obscene matter thru
the mails. and Lewis Bevens of Kan
sas City, Mo, for bringing liquor into
Kansas. Bird Adair, viii Allen and
Earl Dyer were indie led for robbing
postoffice boxes at Eldorado of $685.
900 in checks, money orders and cur
rency. Five Wellington. Kan. men,
Harry w. Neatly. Joseph Overton,
Robert 1. Hunt. Marion Gift and Golf
Davenport, are held for stealing ST.
500 worth of whisky frem an inter-
state shipment George W. Burnritter
of Wilson, Kan, was indicted for re-
SiSting the draft.