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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
A HIGH MUSICAL
 STANDARD SET AT
 COMMUNITY SING

The community sing of yesterday set a high musical standard when O. Cor don Erickson, director, took his orches- tra through splendid reading of the unfinished symphony of Schubert. With discriminating audience the members of the orchestra were encouraged to put forth their best efforts and it was evi- dent that their fine tone and color were highly appreciated by the audience that filled the auditorium of the Lyric thea tre.
 The soloists were we'll received. Miss Rebecca Bazemore, displayed a rich re- sonant voice, singing most effectively the "Beaming Eyes" by Mcdowell.
 Otto Miller, who is the first trumpet of the orchestra. played q Hear You Calling Me- with fine tone and shad- ing. The orchestra gave him splendid support.
 The large audience responded to it's part of the programme with more en- thusiasm yesterday than ever before Ie was suggested yesterday that the sing ing would justify choral society to do higher choral work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13

of the collector of internal revenue after .anuary 15. Persons whose individual net income for the year 1920 is less tran B 600 should ask for form 1040-A, and those whose income was more than that amount should ask for 1040
 Under the revenue act all single per- sones whose net income was more than $1 900 and every married person whose inc come was more than 5000 must file re- turn.
 EXEMPTIONS
 Exemptions allowed are $l 600 for single persons and 5000 for married men or heads of families with an additional $200 for each person dependent upon the tax payer for chief support if such per son is under IS years of age or in- capable of self support.
 single person who is the head of the family may claim exemption on $20W if he is the sole support of two or more persons living in the same house with him, provided he exercises control over household affairs.
 Instructions on the forms fully ex- plain the deductions from gross income to which the taxpayer is entitled in ar irving at the net income. The rate of taxes for 1920 is 1 per cent on the first H 000 and s per cent on the remainder of the net income.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
MUSICAL SERVICE
 ARTISTIC SUCCESS

A large and appreciative audience as- sembled at First Presbyterian church Hast night and enjoyed the music ren- dered by the semi-chorus from the Bir- mingham Music Study club and assist ing soloists. Each member of the chorus being a soloist, an ensemble was produced of rare beauty of tone and quality, and the rendition of the two choral numbers, List the Cherubic Host" (GauD and "Agnus Del" (BizeD, was appreciated to the fullest extent by the discriminating listeners.
 The solosists were Clarence Klenk, violnist; Miss Bettie Gilmore, harpist; Mrs. Hayes Tucker soprano Mrs. Lu- cile Roberts Brooks, soprano, and k. c. Kaufman, bass. MT. Klenk's artistry has made him favorite for many years. Mrs. Hayes Tucker is recent addition to Birminghams musical cir cles. She possesses lyric soprauo of rare quality, combining dramatic abil- ity with purity of tone that is very unusual.
 Mrs. Lucille Robert Brooks sang the solo in the "Agnus Dei" with her clear voice, which Is enjoyed always for it's richness and flexibilty. Tn Miss Bet tie Gilmore, Birmingham has a narDist whose playing is always marked with much style and finish. Her solos were much enjoyed, as was her ob1igato playing in the choral numbers. Mr. Kaufman sang with feeling and fine tone.
 Mrs. Edward T Rice was accorded much credit for her organ accompani- ments and skillful direction of the chorus, as well as for her enterprise in furnishing these special musical aerv- ices every month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
MRS. MARY J. MAY, PIONEER RESIDENT.
 CALLED TO REWARD

Another revered and beloved pioneer resident of Jefferson county has been taken by the reaper, and will sleep along side the other pioneers gone before in Oak Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Mary J. May, relict of the late Marion A. May, who preceded her to the beyond 10 years ago, died yesterday morning at Il o'clock at her residence, 1130 North Thirty-first street, Norwood Many of her relatives were at her bed side. her approaching end having become known to them in time to be with her in the last hours.
 The funeral exercises will take place at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the resi- dence, interment in Oak Hill cemetery The exercises will be conducted by her pastor, the Rev. w. F. Price, assisted by Presiding Elder Dr. Robert Echols.
 Mrs. May was the sister of William Hood of Birmingham, sister of Mrs A. F. O'NeAl, widow of the late A. P. ONeal; . sister of the late Rev. Alexander Hood and the late Mrs Violet silk.
 The following children survive: Dr. F. H. May. Louis A. May of New York Henry c. May of Bankston, the Rev. John A. May. general evangelist of the Southern Methodist church; Mrs. Tom Stobert, Mrs. Mary Stobert and Mrs. J. M Allen. All the children were It the dying bedside.
 The late Mrs. May led long and use ful life. and was known far and wide throughout the district for her admirable qualities of mind and heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
EVERYTHING COMES ID HIM WHO WA|TS'
Herbert GIosson Nominated for Postmaster at BeSsemer
 After Long Service

Herbert A. Glosson, assistant postmas- ter at Bessemer for number of years has been nominated postmaster by Pres ident Wilson, according to information received in that city. He will succeed Lacey Edmundson, who resigned. Cap tain Edmundson was given temporary appointment as he was elected mem Der of the Jefferson county board or revenue before his appointment couid be sent to the Senate.
 MT. Glosson served as assistant post master under the late Capt. H. w. Crook, being made acting postmaster after ms death until the vacancy was filled Dan w. Houston was next appointed postmas- ter and after serving a few years ne m turn died. and MT. Glosson took charge of the office again, but was not allowed the postmaster's salary.
 The next man appointed was J. n. Read, who likewise died, making it neces- sary for MT. Glosson to assume the duties of acting postmaster. By this time the postoffice department. under the Presidents civil service order, was to have postmasters of this class selected through what is called the merit sys- tenn" Under this order the postmaster was to be selected through competitive examination.
 MT. Glosson competed for the position and it is stated that he had the high est rating at the time Lacey Edmund son was appointed under the soldiers s preference bill adopted at Washington. On the other hand another thing in his favor was the same old vacancy at the Bessemer postoffice. forcing Assistant Postmaster Glosson to take charge or the office.
 The announcement that President Will son had nominated Mir Glosson for the postmaster of the Bessemer office is be- zens of this city. They feel that he has won the place by faithful and efficient service, and that he is capable of- ficial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13

Returns for 1920 income tax must be filed between January 1 and March lo' 1921. This year the same as last year this federal tax may be paid in full at the time of filing the returns or in four installments, the first to be made before March IS, the second on or before June 15, the third on or before September 10 and the final payment on or before De- cember 15,
 Extensive plans are being made by the department of internal revenue to assist taxpayers in filing their income tax re- turns for 1920. Additional clerks will be supplied to instruct persons in making out returns and these officers will in all probability visit the various districts for that purpose just as they did last year, Government experts will be in Birming- ham during the period allowed for the filing of returns.
 INCOME TAX FORMS
 Income tax forms will be mailed to every person making 8 return last year as soon as these blanks are received, which will be several weeks yet. How ever, persons who do not receive blanks may get them by calling at the office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
OFFICERS TO TALK
 ON ORGANIZATION
 OF CAVALRY TROOP

Adjutant General Hartley A. Moon. Alabama National Guard. and Capt John c. Carter. formerly of the United States army, will talk to Rotarians at their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at i o'clock in the ballroom of the Tut wiler hotel. At this time they will speak on the organization of cavalry troop in Birmingham.
 So successful was the ladies night" held last week it is expected that the question of having these affairs more often will be discussed. Already num- Der of members have expressed them- selves as favoring these affairs every three months instead of once a year.
 At the meeting of the board of d. rectors it was decided to have copies of ''The Rotarian," the official magazine of International Rotary. sent each month to the Birmingham Public library. the Southern club, the High school library. Young Mems Christian association. the Boys club. the Boys Industrial school and to the editorial staff of the High School Mirror
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
COURT SUSTAINS
 CITY SANITARY LAWS

Certificate reversing the decision of the circuit court of Jefferson county in the case of Claude Wright, a negro, has been received from the court of appeals by the clerk of the criminal court. Wright was convicted on a charge of buying, receiv- ing or concealing stolen property and was sentenced to serve from three to five years in the penitentiary.
 An appeal in the case of w. G. Lum- ford was dismissed by the court of ap- peals, certificate of dismissal having been received in Birmingham. Lumrord was convicted in the city court on a charge of violating Section 1916 of the city code as amended by ordinance 695-C by failure to provide sanitary water con- nections on the premises located at 3l2 Nineteenth street, south. He was fined $1 by Recorder Henry J. Martin and appealed to the circuit court, where similar fine was imposed. He then ap- pealed to the court of appeals, which dismissed the application
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
AMERICAN FLAG
 AbOVEALL OTHERS Col. Simmons Speaks on Ku klux Organization as It
 Now Stands

"The Ku-Klux Klan was here yester- day. it is here today and with the grace of God it will be here forever" pro- claimed Col. William J. Simmons, im- perial wizard of the Ku-Klux Klan, be- fore the crowds that packed into the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon.
 The meeting was an open one, and when the meeting was opened at 3 o'clock every seat in the theatre had perial kleagle, introduced Colonel Sim mons to the audience.
 'I know most of you here this after noon because Birmingham is familiar territory for me. as I lived in the Magic City for good many years. All of you, I know. have heard of the Ku-Klux Klan. That is what we are here to dis cuss," said Colonel Simmons.
 '"rhe Ku-Kiux Klan was first organized to protect our country from people or own selfish benefit This organization saved the United States from destruction during the Civil war. It did not alone save the south, but the whole country as well. For that reign of uniawfulness which had the south in it's control for a time would have spread to every sec tion of the entire country if 1t had not been stopped.
 To-day the Ku-Klux Klan is keeping a close watch just the same as during the Civil war. This is not a social or ganization, but is one that every member has plenty of hard work to do. More so at the present time because of ex- isting conditions of things which this or ganization believes they can help to rem edy.
 Some physical work is required of the members of this organization, but the largest part of the work that is re- quired of the members Is brain work A man has to be good citizen of the city in which he lives to be member. He must put the American flag above every other flag in the whole world.
 We are not out to get anybody. But we are out to do all the good I've can We can still fight, though. and if yoa don't believe it. just start something.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS

Meetings of various organizations will be held at the Birmingham Civic Asso- citation every day during this week. The following schedule will be followed:
 Monday-Members council in cafe at lz o'clock, Scoutmasters' association in di- rectors room at o'clock. Moose home committee in Library at s o'clock. Jeff ferson County Medical society in cafe at 8 o'clock.
 Tuesday-Civic Association board of d. rectors in cafe at 12:30 o'clock. American Institute of Banking in directors room at 7.0 o'clock Grocers' and Butchers association in library at 8 o'clock.
 dnesday-Wholesale brokers in cafe at o'clock Second division veterans in directors room at o'clock.
 Thursday-Retail Credit Men in cafe at 1 o'clock. Spanish-American club at D o'clock.
 Friday-Association of Engineers at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
ALEXANDER SHOT
 DOWN IN PRESENCE
 OF HIS SWEETHEART
Aged Mother Injured In At- tempt to Prevent Shooting at Bluff Ridge-Lon Tyler
 Held for Shooting.

W. H. Alexander, an employe of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company, was shot and probably fatally injured by Lon Tyler yesterday afternoon about 4 80 o'clock at Bluff Ridge, a few miles from Bessemer.
 The shooting occurred at the home of the father of Lon Tyler, at Bluff Ridge, and was done in the presence of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Jim Tyler stop her son from shooting Alexander. Mrs. Tyler, who is quite old. fell and fractured her hip.
 Lon Tyler was arrested by Deputy Sheriff w. T. Kemp and brought to the county jail at Bessemer where he is be- ing held without bond on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
 According to arresting officers,
 Alexander was calling on Miss Tyler.
 when her brother appeared on the
 scene, and without warming drew
 a pistol and began firing. Two bull
 let's found a mark, one in the thigh
 of Alexander and the other in the
 lower part. of the abdomen. It is
 stated that after Alexander fell
 Tyler beat him over the head with
 his pistol, which was .3S smith
 and Wesson. Alexander was un-
 armed.
 MT. and Mrs. Tyler rushed to their son in the attempt to disarm him, and in the scuffle Mrs. Tyler was thrown to the ground and her hip fractured. Dr. s. G. Grout of Bessemer was summoned and with the ambulance of the Jacobs Undertaking company rushed to the scene of the shooting. After first aid Alexander was removed to the Eliza beth Duncan hospital and placed on the operating table. His condition is re- ported serious. Mrs. Tyler was given medical assistance by Dr. Grout at home and it is understood is resting well under the circumstances.
 Chief Deputy Kemp and other depu- ties rushed to the scene and found Tyler still at the house. He surrendered to the officers without trouble and waS placed in the Bessemer jail. It is un- derstood that he had been drinking heavily.
 It is stated that Tyler had objected to Alexander calling on his sister and that the shooting resulted therefrom. Tyler is being held at the Bessemer jail without bond, pending the result of Alexanders injuries. Tyler is married and lives in Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
-------------------- HOLIDAY MAIL
Packages Should Be Securely Corded and Addressed Then Mailed Early

In order to insure quick and certain delivery of mail during the holiday sea- son, all rules governing the mailing of parcels should be strictly observed, ac- cording to postal authorities
 All packages should be wrapped in strong paper and tied with strong cord The addressee's name should be on the lower part of the parcel and name of the sender in the top corner Fragile articles should be well packed in strong boxes and bottles of liquid should be wrapped with cotton, excelsior or sawdust and packed in wooden or double corrugated boxes
 Letters should not be placed in par ceis. Postmaster R. B. Smyer states that the sooner the packages are mailed the sooner they will reach their intended des- tinatfon. They may be mailed early and marked, Do Not Open Until Christ mas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
TOURIST CAMP SITE SELECTED BY CLUB Local Auto Club to Build Tour ing Camp-Free Service
 to Members

After spending three afternoons look ing for a suitable camp site for the tourist camp, the Automobile club sec- retary. J. P. Dobbins, and the miscel- laneous committee, o. w. Fraser, P. C.. Kidd and Henry H. Cobb, selected a To- cation just off of Twenty-sixth street, between Sixteenth and Seventeenth avenues. This location the committee thought ideal because of the number of tourists who pass by coming into Bir- mingham and It's c1oseness to the city. The ground for the camp has been do- mated to the club by the Birmingham Realty company as long as it shall be used for a tourist camp.
 Two bath houses with hot and cold water are to be constructed at once. A kitchen is also to be built and equipped so that tourists desiring to do so may prepare their own meals while stopping in Birmingham. Local lumber dealers have promised the material for these houses. A concrete platform with water connection is to be built for washing cars. The cement for this has been of- fered by local merchants. Members of the club are highly enthusiastic over the manner that the public seems to be taking hold of the idea. It is expected to have thA camp completed within the next ten days.
 The club secretary said that follow ing the story in The Age-Herald re- garding the tourist camp inquiries were received from other towns congratulat- ing the club on it's progressiveness and asking for details about it's manage ment. Nashville and Huntsville wrote that they had on an average of 250 tourists a week that they would Houte through Birmingham.
 About 25 members of the club were served yesterday by the free service. This Twas the first Sunday that the service had been limited to members. The secretary stated that while the number served was not as grat as on days when it was free to everybody the club was not at all discouraged over the results of the change. Yesterday being bad day for automobile riding was doubtless one reason for the num- Der of calls being off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
luncheon served to all Shriners and didates at Masontic temple.
 FROM OTHER STATES

luncheon served to all Shriners and can- didates at Masontic temple.
 FROM OTHER STATES Members of Zamora temple from all parts of north Alabama viii be here for today's ceremonial, and in addition, there will be numerous Shriners from other states and temples. Montgomery will furnish the largest delegation, which comes on special train, arriving at $50 o'clock this morning. Meridian, Nash vile. Mobile, Chattanooga, Louisville, At lanta, Savannah and other temples will furnish their quota
 LINE OF PARADE The lineup of the parade this morning will be as follows:
 SECTION
 Forms on Park avenue, head resting on Twentieth street facing east; Police Shriners -four abreast, Zamora band, Zamora patrol, potentate and imperial council officers (on float drawn by l6 husky candidates, specially selected), Za- mora divan forms escort each side poten- tates float past and visiting potentate ton float in full dress), degree team
 SECTION ?
 Forms on West Twentieth street, head resting on Park avenue, facing south; Alcazar band, Alcazar patrol. Alcazar charters, Alcazar drum corps. AlcaZaf nobles.
 SECTION
 Forms on Nineteenth street, head rest ing on Park avenue, facing south: Camel float, band in dress suits, Shriners in dress suits -four abreasO. Shrine chant CTS on float.
 SECTION
 Forms on Park avenue, head resting on Twentieth street, facing west: Fez float, A. B. I. s. band in capes. Shriners in capes -four abreasD.
 SECTION 5
 Forms in center Capitol park, head resting on Park avenue, facing south; Band, hot wagon, A. F. Alexander, keep CT in charge. Beware you Noble on side line. Candidates -four abreasD. ambu- lances, medical corps -four abreast), An niston drum corps center this section.
 SECTION 6
 Forms on Sixth avenue, head resting on Twentieth street, facing west: Pyramid float, band, Shriners in business suits -four abreast. (Note.-If you have not qualified for any other section. your po- sition is in this one.)s Sum Mora patrol center of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
EVENTS OF TODAY |
 IN BIRMINGHAM
ss4.44s,272.oo

j, "SHOP EARLY.
 Allied armies take field in anti-tu- berculOsis campaign.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyrtc-k eith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's Bijou-Vaudeville and pie lures.
 strand-wallace Reid in "Always Audaciouz.''
 Trianon-Mildred Harris, fin "0ld Dsd.s and Henry Lehrman comedy, sWet and Warmer"
 Alcazar-~The Forbidden Thing.' GaIax-Lois Wcber's ssTO Please One WOmnn.o
 RiaIto-WiIliam Farnum. in "The Scuttlcrs.c
 Princess--tsMidnight Man, Odeon-- "Vanishing Daggers." sfSHOP EAHLY.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
SPANISH CLASSES
 TO OPEN AT Y. M. c. A.

On January the new Spanish classes of the Young Mems Christian association will be begun under the direction of F. F. Manuel for beginners and advanced students. Howard English, who for two years has taught French and Spanish for the association. has accepted a position with Armour Packing company of Chi cago. and his place will be taken by Mir. Manuel R. E. Mitchell, educational secretary. says that in many ways Mir. English has helped to make success of the language department. and Mir. Manuel plans to continue the good work. Unusually large classes are expected for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
WARRIOR RIVER SERVICE

J. W. Mooney. general agent of the Mississippi Warrior river service. will ad- dress the members council of the Bir- mingham Civic Association today at 12:30 in the cafe of the association when the council holds it's regular weekly luncheon.
 He will tell of the development of the river traffic.. and what is being done toward getting freight in this district shipped by the river barges. Following MT. Mooney's address. President B. H. Hartsfield of the Civic Association will address the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
ROUTE OF PARADE

The Shrine parade forms in the vi- cinity of Capitol park this morning and will move promptly at 10:45 along the following route:
 Twentieth street to Second avenue, Second avenue to Twentyfirst street, Twenty-first street to First avenue, First avenue to Nineteenth street, Nineteenth street to Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
STAGE IS SET FOR .SHRLNERS' PARADE
 AND CEREMONIALS
Thousands Expected Participate in Zamoras Biggest Event-Many States Will Be Represented in Parade and Unique Features Galore.
 Day Crowded With Activities

If the weather kind the Shrners today the parade which has been planned for this morning be the most spectacular witnessed in Birmingham
 The parade however only incidental feature of two ceremonial sessions of Zamora temple which will be held this afternoon and tonight for the initiation of classes otang about rnen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
NEW PHARMACY

Papers of incorporation were filed yesterday in the office of J. P Stiles, iudge of probate by the Acipco phar- macy, with an authorized capital stock of s2,3o0 Officers are: N. l.. Andrews, and treasurer; c. R. Andrews, vice president. and L. R. Hanna, secre- tary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
Still Destroyed

will owen was arrested yesterday on a charge of distilling by Deputy Sheriffs Virgil Sandefer Clint Cole, Paul Cole and John Harris, following raid of his premises near Sayreton, A D-galion car hide still was destroyed and 50 gallons of mash and two gallons of liquor was poured out. The still was not in opera tion at the time of the raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-13
SIX ARMED NEGROES
 ARE PLACED IN JAIL

In rounding up number of negroes as suspicious characters, the police found six of them armed with pistols. knives and various weapons not within the law. The negroes were placed in the city jail charged with carrying con- ceaIed weapons.