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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
MISS CLARK SPEAKS
 TO DRAMA LEAGUE
Dean of WOman's Department of Howard College Discusses Drink
 waters "Abraham Lincoln

Miss A, Bess Clark, dean of the wom- ans department of Howard college, ad- dressed the members of the Drama league yesterday afternoon in the ball. room of the Tutwiler hotel, her subject being .'The Play Is the Thing. She divided it into three parts, the authors, actors and the plays.
 She stressed the importance of all or these if the play was success, and spoke at length of John Drinkwater' s play. Abraham Lincoln," which was first presented in this country on De- cember 15 at the Court theatre in New York city. Miss Clark stated that he was not only an author but poet and literary critic of note. She gave syn opsis of the play, showing the wonders of the drama and referred to the won derfui way the last scene was staged lp the lounge of the theatre, showing the confusion of the people, and declared Il was splendid throughout. She then gave criticism of the play.
 The meeting was opened by Mrs. Dora c. Fell. chairman of the educational com mittee. who spoke of the international ia ste for the drama. She introduced MISS Clark and spoke of her experience along educational lines, being graduate or Columbia university and was for seVera years an educator in Iowa. and at thls time is professor of English at Howard colle1e She stated that Miss Clark was great acquisition to the cultured life of Birmingham and welcomed her tt the city.
 Several numbers were rendered by Philip Powell, while a vocal duet | "sweethearts," was rendered by Miss Gussie Sue Brassfield and NJ. Newman splendid reading was given by Rober
 Peggg. talented young student of How ard college.
 . "The Work House Ward" a one-ac nlay. was presented by Miss Brassfield | R. Rollins and E. Rowlin and was great llv enjoyed. Miss Clark had charge o the programme yesterday and all of tn | young people taking part were student lat Howard college. The meeting wa pronounced one of the most enjoyabl of the season by the large number c members present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
BIRMINGHAM LEADS
 IN RECRUITING, SAYS
 MARINE CORPS MAJOR
Attractive Educational Advantages Offered Men Now, Says
 Major Keyser

rho Birmingham recruiting station of .ho ,,,arine corps has made the best rec o,d of any in the southeast. according to 2 statement made here yesterday ny Mai. Ralph Stover Keyser, in charge or recruiting for this section.l
 Major Keyser declared that lo'ooo men ,pare needed to bring the marine corps m to the required strength ana tha' ato,,+ t95 ooo men were needed to bring the navy to full strength.
 "Some splendid educational advantages ara offered to men who are In the ma ,.;no corns now,'' said Major keyser' "Every opportunity is given men 10 se- onre education either in literary lines ar vocational instruction.
 "A nlan has recently been devised a+ some of the training stations Tor the
 .arine corps where all military dutes na,st he concluded by noon each oay' rhan the afternoon is devoted 10 eau
 atioral work and athletics Reguiai ;,,i,ian instructors are employed to teacn tte men. insuring them the best lnstruc' tion." x;r,,s,f .s he ;n, y,,eu pleased with the splendid Wors at inc local station and compiimente' Sargeant Hill for his efforts in behalf O tha service and the efficient manner II
 .,h;ch the office was managed He de o,ared inc marine corps was in need O .,Ire men. but they wanted to maintain
 .ha standards set by the marines Il 1 Erance as we'll as those at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
TO
 BE ASKED ID ISSUE
 AUDITORIUM BONDS
Await Only Proclamation of Governor Announcing Success of Amendment,
 Says Morris Bush

When it is definitely ascertained that the municipal tax amendment to the con- stitution was ratified at the special cleo ton held on December % the city com missioners will be requested to issue the $500 GOO of auditorium bonds, it was stated yesterday
 During the campaign for the bond is- sues last August nothing was said about a special municipal tax to take care or the interest and provide sinking fund, persons interested in the auditorium prop osition stated yesterday, and the ls- suance of the bonds now should not be made dependent upon favorable vote on the increased tax rate.
 Morris Bush chairman of the audi torium committee appointed by the CIVIC bodies last summer, stated yesterday that immediately after Governor hllDy pup fishes his proclamation declaring the tax amendment to have been ratified his com mittee will take the matter of the bond issue up with the city commissioners He stated that last fall there was no ma rket for the bonds, the bond brokers claiming that with the low tax rate ana the present bonded debt and operating expenses of Birmingham, it would be im- possible for the city to meet the interest obligations.
 Since the increased tax rate has been granted however, he states that he ap- prehends no trouble in disposlng or the bonds.
 1 Under the plans made fast year the auditorium will cost about $75oOoo. The difference between the proceeds of the
 5000 of bonds and the cost of the build l ing will be made up by public suoscrlp- | tions, a campaign to raise thls amount
 having been suggested when the buiidlns of an auditorium was being agltated last summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
C|V|TANS HOSTS ID OTHER CLUBS TODAY Address By Dr. Andreas
 Bard to Be Feature of Meeting

Public-spirited men of Birmingham, members of the civic organizations of the city will be given an opportunity of at- tending a regular meeting of the Civi- tan club in a body this afternoon at O clock at the Southern club.
 The meeting will be dedicated to Bir- mingham men who are members of other
 clubs than the Civitan club and large attendance is expected. Presidents of the Kiwanis, Rotary and Community
 clubs will be honor guests. and virtually
 every member of these clubs is expected to be present.
 Aside from the regular club business and the other matters to come up today those who are present will be treated tt an address by the Rev. Andreas Bard astor of the Lutheran church or Kansas City, Mo, who will speak to the member' and guests on the subject of 'Inspra tion. He is recognized as an exception ally able speaker and his talk is keenll anticipated by Birmingham clubmen. All members are urged to attend il an appeal issued by pr. Courtney w | Shropshire. president With the man, | guests to be on hand the meeting Fri | day will no doubt be one of the best at | tended in the clubs history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE"
 SJTBJECT OF LECTURE

ocbristian Science will be the subject ot lecture to be given tonight at the ohurcb edifice of the First Church or christ Scientist. of Birmingham. Twenty s+ street and Eleventh avenue, south, h,. Mrs Blanche K. Corby of Los An sevS, Mrs corby is member of the board = iactureship of the mother church. the First Church of Christ Scientist, In sos, ion and is reputed to be a 1orcslu, r;stian Science faith. and all who 'ne irterested are invited to attend. The lecture begins at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
ANNUAL MEETING OF TEMPLE EMANUEL ID BE HELD SUNDAY
To Elect Officers and Dis cuss Plans for Celebra-
 tion of Dr. Newfield's Advent

The annual meeting or the Temple Emanuel will be held Sunday after noon in the vestry room at o'clock. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect new officers for the ensuing year. but from the expressed sentl- ment of the members it will more likely prove a reelection of the pres ent officers who have so falthiully and successfully discharged thelr duties. "
 At present the officers are M. V. Joseph, president; Lee K. steiner Vice president. Ben M. Jacobs treasurer and E. Gusfield, secretary. It is ln- teresting to note that MT. Jacobs mas successfully handled the finances or the congregation for the past thirty years
 During the past few years the beau, tiful new home of the Temple Emanuei on Highland avenue and Twenty -first street has been shared with members of the Independent Presbyterian church
 The women of the congregation are also urged to attend this meeting ana are reminded os the fact that the new constitution grants them equal rights with the men.
 Shortly after this meeting Dr. MOT ris Newfield will complete his twen- ty fifth year as rabbi and the proper manner to celebrate this noteworthy occasion will very likely come up TOT discussion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
CORONER FAILS ID FIX RESPONSIBILITY FOR CAR ACCIDENT
Verdict of Accidental Death Rendered In Cases of Men Killed In Collision on
 Christmas Eve

No responsibility for the deaths of o. l.. Moore and James F. Deaton. who were killed in the street car collision that oc- cured Christmas eve morning on the East Lake line. was fixed by Assistant Coroner John R. T. Rives, who yester- day rendered a verdict of accidental death in the two cases.
 The final testimony in the case was heard before MT. Rives yesterday morn- ing. when a number of witnesses, some of whom had been injured in the coll
 lsion, testified.
 The accident occurred on the morning of December 24, during a heavy fog that enveloped the city. The car driven by Deanton. the motorman who was killed. ran into the rear end of another car that had stopped on First avenue near Thirty fifth street owing to collision of an automobile and laundry wagon just ahead and which was blocking the track
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
INTEREST IN DIARIES
 GROWING OVER STATE
Eufaula to Follow Birmingham's Lead By Having Dairy Day.
 Jasper Forming Association

Eufaula is preparing to hold dairy day on January 22. the second one In Alabama The dairy day in Birming- ham short time ago was such pro nounced success that several other cities are making plans for similar events, according to letters received by the agriculture and marketing com mittee of the Chamber O. Commerce.
 Mayor R. D. Thomas of Eufaula, Tn a letter to the Chamber of Commerce states that a delegation of Eufaula business men will go to Midway on January 15 to inspect the dairy plant at that place and to arrange for an exhibit at the Chattahoochee Valley Dairy Day in Eufaula.
 c. ". Rainey of Jasper, who headed large delegation of farmers who came from Walker county to Birming ham on the recent dairy day here, was in Birmingham yesterday ana stated that plans are now under way to organize a dairy association at that place They plan to purchase mum : Der of fine cattle and to ship the milk to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
Damage Suits Filed

Suit for $5o0.000 damages was filed yesterday in the circuit court by W. F. Rocker against the Birmingham Southern railroad and the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, ask ing damages for the loss of both legs.
 According to the suit. the com plainant alleges that on January 2S, last year. cars of the defendant com panies' train ran over and mashed both Of his legs. making it necessary to amputate both of them.
 James Thompson filed suit for s10O 900 damages against A. E. Fleming alleging total disability as a. result of being run over by an automobile driven by defendant
 Other suits filed yesterday were:
 Mrs. M. l.. Woodward vs. Birming ham Railway. Light and Power com pany. $2500 damages for alleged in juries when. it is claimed, an automo- bile in which complainant was a pas senger was run into by one of the car: of the defendant company. C. O. Woodward vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company s20O0 damages for alleged damage tt automobile by car of defendant com pany.
 Charles Bohufoush vs. w. F.. Kestle and T. L. Kestler. $1o.000 damages fol alleged injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
1t Pays To Aduertise
 But Not Stolen Property

and drove it to Birmingham, stopping at the Hillman hotel. While here somebody stole the car from them. and not wishing to be without a machine during their so- journ in the Magic City, they reported the theft to the detective department, and went out and stole another Ford, this sec- ond one belonging to c. D. Ritter, Local attorney.
 On Monday and Tuesday they adver- tised their Ford for sale with the re- suits outlined above. Both men are said bv detectives to have made a clean breast of the two thefts, and are now reposing behind the iron windows, awaiting the cIemency of Recorder Martin.
 They are also charged with having broken into a room at 1071a Couth Twen- tieth street, and with having stolen seV- eral articles of value there, including some wearing apparel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
GOOD ROADS DAY" ID BE OBSERVED ID AID BOND CAMPAIGN
Conference of County Man agers and Superintendents of Education Held Yes
 terday-GOod Reports

aGood Roads Day" will be observed in Alabama January 80. according to decision reached yesterday at the district meetir of the county campaign managers held at the Tutwiler hotel Fourteen counties were represented at the meeting, which was presided over by w. F. Feagin, state campaign di- rector for the ratification of the amend ment before the people in special election February 16.
 The reports of the county chairmen present showed that the majority of the people in their respective counties were taking an interest in the campaig gn and expected to vote for the amendmnt. MT. Feagin told the conference that from reports received generally through the state a large majority would De rolled up for the amendment, but Tn certain sections of the state opposition was forming and must be overcome lie declared that in his opinion the amend ment would be adopted by large ma iority, but it was necessary for every one to keep his shoulder at the whee' and see that this was done.
 In addition to the campaign manager the county superintendents of schools in the 14 counties represented attenueo the conference and pledged their sup port to the amendment. 1t was oeclueu to set aside one day on which genera, good roads programme will De rendereo at every school in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
AFFIRM DECISION
 OF JUDGE GRUBB

The circuit court of appeals has af- firred the decision of Judge w. l. Grubn of the United States court in favor oi inc trustees in the controversy between
 I. IT. Holcombe, trustee for the F. E, Forbes Piano company, bankrupt ana inc Commercial Security company Of Chl- cago according to telegram receiVeu ',asterdav by the attorneys for the trustees. Approximately s6oco0 is in- volved. and Percy, Benners and Burr and Riddle and Wynn were attorneys for the trustee of the bankrupt concern, while the Commercial Security company was represented by Johnson and Cooke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
Dissolve Injunction
 On Chaplin Pictures

An injunction sworn out by the Bir-l mingham Enterprises, inc, against the Mudd-Colley Amusement company re- straining them from showing Charlie Chaplin in "A Days Pleasure" was yes- terday dissolved when Judge Hugh Locke sustained plea of abatement brought by the defendant.
 The plea of abatement was brought yes- terday claiming that former suit had been filed last summer. involving ths same subjects, and had not yet been settled
 The Birmingham Enterprises had laid claim in their bill that the Strand the- atre was entitled to the Chaplin picture as q first run picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
PUBLIC SPEAKERS
 FOR THRIFT WEEK
Y. M. c. A. Committee Plan.
 ming Active Campaign k Here
Of Birming gham, AIabama. Statement, December 31s 1913
 RESOURCES

An organization of public speakers sim liar to the four-minute men to address citizens of Birmingham at the various theatres and gathering places of the city during Thrift week is a part of the gen eral plan for urging frugality, according to announcement of officials of the blr- mingham Young Men si Christian aSsocia- t;on following a meeting of the executive committee of the Birmingham associa' tion
 Plans for securing the speakers ana making all necessary arrangements was the foremost subject to be discussed, ana as result of the conference it is now nra cticallly certain that this will be a part of the campaign. w. M. Cosby Full ton B. Clark, J. c. Hodges, George w Connors and F. S. Moore were among those who were present. The opening of Thrift week, which will be observed throughout the nation, vii take place on the birthday of BenJa- min Franklin, Tuesday. January 17, and will continue through Tuesday, January
 o4 Each day of this week will be se aside for urging various phases Of thrift mess The weeks schedule is as follows January 17--National Thrift Day, ol Bank Day-From all financial mstltu- tions.
 January 1S-Share With Others pay From ministers, laymen. church leaders publjc-spirited citizens, civic groups ane . clubs and those interested In charitapie o' religious welfare fields, lodges, etc January 19-National Life Insurance pav-From all individuals, agencies, SO cieties, etc, interested in life insurance
 January 2O-Own Your Own Home Day 3-From real estate concerns, property owners building loan associations, mort
 gaze agencies building and house fittlns trades, housefurnishers, public servic' corporations banks which finance build
 CTS, etc.
 January H-Make Will Day-FTon trust companies, banks. lawyers, nota
 ries, etc.
 January 22-Thrift in Industry Day
 From individual concerns, employers
 groups of employees. Chambers ot com
 merce, etc.
 January ELFamily Budget Day-Fron retail merchants, banks, stationers, wom
 en's clubs, commercial organizations, etc
 January 24-Pay Your Bills Promptil
 pay-All credit men and their organiza
 tions, Rotary clubs, merchants ane
 olesalers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
MAY ENLIST AND
 CHOOSE DIVISION

Col George F. Hamilton, recruiting of- ficer for Alabama. has received informa- ton that men may be enlisted in the me and medical organizations of the first and seventh divisions the headquarters of which are located in or near the fol- lowing cities: Atlanta. Louisville. Lit tie Roc.. San Antonio. Des Moines. Rock ford. Camp Funston. Applicants can choose the division and the city to which thsF desire to he sent, it is stated. The recruiting drive for men for service on the Panama canal is stil being carried on. oiis is not expected to last much long ar. IS the required number of men will haxe been secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
IS
 HURT IN ACCIDENT Burruss Heads Automobile Into House to Avoid
 Lighter Car

City Commissioner H. P. Burruss was painfully injured yesterday morning
 when in attempting to avoid hitting
 small automobile with the car he was
 driving he swerved and crashed into the porch of a house on Thirteenth street
 and Avenue F.
 When the car MT. Burruss was driving struck the supports on the porch ol the house, part of the roof of the place
 collapsed, causing him to be hurled De- neat hthe wreckage. His right leg was
 badly bruised and his neck received a
 severe wrench as a. result of the acci- dent The commissioner states he was driving on Avenue F and the smaller car, occu- pied by Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Farrell, was just in front of him. The smaller car. the commissioner stated, seemed as If it would continue straight ahead, after crossing Thirteenth street. but intsead II suddenly turned up Thirteenth street To avoid hitting the car, Commissioner Burruss stated that he ran over tne curbing and into the porch of the house on Thirteenth street.
 MT. Burruss following the accident was able to continue on his trip to ms office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
FEAGIN REPORTS PROGRESS

Mr. Feagin, state campaign director, left yesterday afternoon for Montgom cry. He stated that he had practically covered the state in the interest or the ratification of the amendment and tha splendid progress is being made by the county chairmen all over Alabama, which has been divided into eight dis tricts. Conferences similar to the one held in Birmingham have been held ir Montgomery, Decatur and GadsdeIi, and during the next few days conferences will be held in Selma. Opelika and Mo- bile.
 Friday Selma, Dallas countqy court house for county managers and county school superintendents of Dallas, Perry, Hale, Greene, Sumter, Marengo, Wilcox Monroe, Clark and Bibb.
 Saturday, Lee county courthouse. Opelika, counties of Lee, Chambers, Randolpr, Clay, Tallapoosa, Coosa and Russell.
 Monday, Mobile county, Cawthon ho- tel. Mobile, counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia. Washington and Choctaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
LEAVE TWO-WEEK- OLD
 BABY ON DOOR STEP
Infant Carried to Hillman Hospital,
 Where It Is Being Held Pending Further Investigation

Whether is was the high cost of living or inst a delayed Christmas gift, some
 lone left a two-week-old baby on the
 doorstep os Mrs. D. o. Jones at 5e02 Sec
 |cnd avenue south, last night.
 Hearing an unfamiliar cry coming rom the front of the house about o'clock last night, J. F. Harden. who occupies
 |part of the house. opened the front door
 and was greeted with yell from iusty |pair of lungs owned by perfectly healthy two-week-old baby.
 Puzzled as to what action to take. he called in Dr. J. M. Killough. who lives Ia few houses up the street. and who car ! ried the baby to the Hillman hospital.
 If the mother of the infant cannot be found by the authorities at the hospital
 the baby will probably be turned over to one of the charitable organizations or to someone who cares to adopt it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
Does it pay to advertise?

J. P. Cochrel, alias "J. R. Johnston, and J. R. Montgomery, alias "G. T. Smith," say not. These two young white boys recently ran an ad in The Age Herald offering to sell 1918 model Ford car at & very cheap price.
 Detectives Hollums and Barefeld saw the ad, they also saw the car, and few minutes later the woud-be vendors of the tin Lizzie saw the inside of the municipal boarding housa.
 The flivver had been pilfered, it is al ieged-
 It seems that about two weeks ago, &C., cording to the detectives, Vochrel and Montgomery stole d car in Augusta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
FEDERAL OFFICERS
 RAID NINE STILLS

Nine wildcat stills were raided by the forces of the internal revenue department yesterday out from Gadsden and Annis- ion. according to information received hv N l.. Pearce, prohibition enforcement agent in charge of raiding forces in Ala hama. Ii was stated that the operators of each were arrested and would be prosecuted.
 heen thoroughly organized since we started working under the new plan. said MT. Pearce. I've have already raided a2 stills and made P arrests this month Our forces are right on the11b and are working to abolish all illicit distillerie: in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-09
Makes Fine Record
 In Law Enforcement

I. E. Hyde, sheriff of Marshall county vas in Birmingham yesterday visitinf friends. He called at the office of N l.. Farce prohibition agent in charge of the raiding forces of the internal reve- nue department of Alabama. and when seen there stated that during the past year he had captured 60 illicit disti1er-
 es and had arrested eS men. large amount of liquor was seized. while several thousand gallons of beer were poured out. This is considered a splendid record by MT. Pearce. who knows much aboHt this game. and he declared it was one of the best made in
 the state