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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
M'ALLISTER NAMED
 METER INSPECTOR

M. L. McAllister was appointed meter inspector of the city of Bir- mingham yesterday when recommen- dations of Commissioner W. l.. liar rison, of public utilities, were con cured in. His salary was fixed at s175 a month, and A. B. Warner was appointed assistant at a salary of S150 month. These appointments are effective January 1, 1922. Establish ment of a meter inspection depart ment was authorized by the city com mission at an adjourned meeting last week when an ordinance to that ef- feet was adopted
 This movement was sponsored by Commissioner Harrison. who declared that it was necessary to have an in- spector to make investigations when people feel that there is something wrong with their meters. He stated he had received many complaints re- garding this matter and thought it best to establish a meter inspection department so that all complaints re- garding meters could be referred to that department and the inspector or his assistant would make an ingesti- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
PURCHASE OF LAND
 IS AUTHORIZED
Street to Be Widened to Avoid Deathtrap-NeW Sani-
 tary Sewer

Official action authorizing the pur- chance of a strip of land IS feet wide on Thirty-sixth street from the Bir- mingham Realty company was taken by the city commission yesterday afternoon when resolutions to this effect were adopted. The price paid for this property is s2,OOO and will be paid in 10 installments. These payments will bear interest at the rate of per cent
 This strip of land was purchased for the purpose of widening Thirty sixth street. north, along which car line is being placed. The street is only 50 feet wide and several delega- tions of property owners have ap- peared before the city commission on various occasions protesting against the construction of car line on this narrow street, contending that 1t would make the thoroughfare a death trap" The action taken yes terday was In confirmation of that which had already been taken.
 On recommendation of A J. flaw kins, city engineer, the commission adopted d motion to order the work on the construction of a new sani tary sewer on Twenty street from Seventh alley 10 Eighth avenue which was made necessary by the erection of the new Central High school building, extending across Sev- enth alley between Twenty y-third and Twenty fourth streets, which necessi- tated the abandonment of the old sewer.
 The recommendation of Mir. flaw kins pointed out that the city board of education had agreed to bear all expense in placing the new line, with the exception of approximately $356. Four street lights were ordered in- stalled and several protests against street improvement assessments were referred to D. l.. McLendon, presi- dent of the commission.
 At the conclusion of the business the commission adjourned to meet Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
EVANGELISTSOF TIE METHODIST CHURCH IN SESSION HERE
Noted Ministers of South At- tend Convention of Board. Several Bishops
 Present

With lagre number of the promi- nent evangelists of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, in attend ance and approximately forty evan gelistic ministers from the 13 states of the south present, the annual convention of the evangelistic board of the church opened yesterday at the First Methodist church, and will continue through tomorrow.
 The initial meeting of the evangel- istic board was held yesterday and beginning this morning the general meetings will be held at the First Mtthodist church. These meetings, which begin at 9:30 a. m, and continue until o'clock in the afternoon, will be open to the general public.
 The convention was held last year in Memphis and, according to Dr. George R. Stuart, is one of the most important annual gatherings of the church.
 Among the noted divlnes in the evangelistic work of the church who are in attendance are Bishop James Akins of Nashville. Bishop W. N. Ainsworth of Texas. Bishop U. V. W. Darlington of West Virginia. pr. W. B. Beauchamp, secretary of the board of missions of the church, of Nash vile; Dr. E. B. Chappell of Nashville, general secretary of the Sunday school. and Dr. O. E. Goddard of Nashville, secretary of the evangel- istic board.
 one of the most prominent min isters of the church in attendance at the convention is pr. H. C. Morrison of Kentucky. pr Morrison will oc- cupy the pulpit at the First Methodist church tomorrow evening at 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
JAIL AUTHORITIES
 ARE OF OPINION
 SEAY IS INSANE
Condemned Prisoner Is Re- moved to Stronger Cell Set Fire to Building,
 Warden Reports

F. W. Seay, convicted slayer of his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Seay, at Flor ence several months ago, who is being held in the Jefferson county jail pending outcome of his appeal in the supreme court from the sentence of death imposed on him by Lauder dale county jury, has become vio- lently insane, according to jail off cials yesterday, and 1t has become necessary to confine him in one of the strong cells in the basement of the jail.
 According to John Harris, chief warden at the jail, Seay yesterday set fire to the bedding on his cot and on several occasions has attempted to tear up his clothes and to destroy his other possession. Jail officials state that they do not believe the prisoner is feigning, as he has made no previous atatempts to act insane ly during the several months since his trial that he has been held in the county jail for safekeeping, but has always been a model prisoner, giv- ing little trouble.
 It is likely that the condition of Seay will be reported to the state authorities and request made for a commission to examine into his pres ent mental condition. If found insane he will be removed to the state hos pital for the insane at Tuscaloosa until such time as he recovers his sanity, if ever.
 Until yesterday, it is stated, Seay has occupied one of the cells on the upper floor of the jail reserved for condemned men, but it was consid cred advisable to place him in one of the stronger cells in the basement in order to prevent him from doing injury to himself and others. Ac- oording to jail officials the general demeanor of the prisoner has changed lately indicating. they state, that his mind is really unbalanced and that there is no feigning about the matter.
 Sentenced tO Hang
 Seay was convicted several months ago in Lauderdale county of murder in the first degree for the alleged staying of his young wife while the two were on walk in the country near their home near Florence. The head of the woman was crushed in with a stone and she was otherwise mutilated and left in a nude condition. Her body was discovered several days after the crime when relatives be- came alarmed over her disappearance and instituted search for her Her husband was arrested and at his trial sentenced to hang for her murder.
 At his trial he entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity but the trial jury by it's verdict decided this issue against him and held that he was sane. Following his conviction and sentence an appeal to the supreme court was taken and Seay was brought to Birmingham for safe keeping pending outcome of the ap- peal, as numerous threats of lynch ing were made against him and it was considered unsafe to keep him in the jail at Florence. No action has as yet been taken by the appel late court on his appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
-----e--------- MORNING MEETINGS OF
 CITY COMMISSION

Beginning next Tuesday, the city weekly meetings. at 10 o'clock ol Tuesday mornings instead of at . o'clock as is now the case. Shortly after the present commission took office it decided to change the time of meeting from afternoon to morn ing. and the new schedule win go into effect the first meeting in Jan uary.
 1t Is pointed out that so mucn business has to be disposed of that it has been necessary for the com mission to hold an adjourned meet ing each week, and if the meeting is he'd in the morning then an aft ernoon session can be held on the same day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
CITY LICENSES ARE
 DUE ON JANUARY l

All business and professional city licenses will become due January l, according to II. M Taylor, city comp troller, yesterday. An additional 10 per cent penalty will be collected ol all licenses not paid by March 31, f. is stated, with the exception of the s2 tax on dogs, which becomes due January 1 and delinquent March |. After the latter date the license on dogs will be s3. No distinction is made in the city code between male and female dogs, the tax being the same for each.
 According to the comptroller. many checks to cover licenses for the com ing year on both business and pro- fessional licenses are being received, but under the law licenses cannot be delivered until January l. All licenses for which payments have been made by mail will be mailed after that date, 1t is stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
COMMUNITY CHEST
 PLAN IS URGED BY
 KIWANIAN GUEST
S. Marshall Bond, Head of the Cleveland Associated Chari- ties, Tells of Plan to EIimi-
 nate Drives and Tag Days

Adoption in Birmingham of the community chest or Cleveland plan of combining all welfare and charity drives under one head, was urged to the Kiwanis club yesterday by s. Marshall Bond of Cleveland, presi- dent of the Root Mcbride company, president of the Associated Charities of Cleveland and committee member of the Cleveland community chest fund.
 Under this plan, which has been adopted in 50 cities of the United States, drives for all charity welfare and kindred organizations are made during one week of the year, eGmi- hating the extended period of drives. tag days, bazars and similar moves to raise funds, according to the speaker
 Tells of Cleveland Plan
 MT. Bond gave a brief explanation in his allotted time of the working of the Cleveland plan under gen. eral chairman. general manager and team captains. He told how fund Of S4.000000 was raised last month for the community chest in Cleveland with 100000 contributors and how this amount was secured at a cost of one half of 1 per cent, allowing 995 per cent of all money raised go to the organizations or charities to which intended.
 The matter of educating people to tho ideas of giving, of securing the cooperation of the big business men of the community the schools and press. was urged as necessary to make the community chest plan sue cessful.
 Unanimous election of officers placed before the club by the nomi- mating committee two weeks ago marked the meeting.
 1929 officers
 The following officers and directors will serve in 1922: President, Joe IT, Loveman: first vice president. Err skine Ramsay; second vice president W. A. Currie; secretary, George Crane; treasurer, A. M. Bruce. di- rectors, J. L. Davidson, Darby Brown, W. V. Trammel and J. M. Barnett.
 Resolutions praising the work of the Christmas tree committee and urging an early start for the Kiwanis Christmas tree fund for 1922 were passed.
 The Christmas tree committee was composed of the following men: pr. M. s. Barnwel1, chairman: Joe Love man. S. B. Murray, Harry New and Charles Jones, ST.
 Chairman Barnwell, of the commit tee, reported that $75 left over from the 1921 fund would be placed in the bank as a starter for 1922.
 Gordon Erickson, who lead the luncheon singing, announced the pre- sentation of Kiwanis song books to the club by J. Mercer Barnett past international president of the organi- zation.
 Visitors were present from other luncheon clubs and from out of town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
Who's Who in Birmingham, Among the Newcomers

the F. & H. Clothes Shop, whose classy mems wear Is made on Broad- way, and whose motto is From Maker to Wearer,' wanted me to open up their first out-of-town store in Bir- mingham. Every fellow likes to have authority given him to do worth- while things; that Is. If he has caught the true American spirit, and so I was overjoyed when it was up to me to rent and fix up d place in which to do business. l take a great per- sonal pride in our up-t date store at 321 Twentieth street, north, as tho front and fixtures were made after my own plans. Naturally, I think they ara the best in the city In any event the store is well lighted, the stock easily shown. and the goods about as perfect as the tailor's art can make them, and. best of all. they are reason- ably priced Being young man in young mans town and with such a reputable firm back of me I am con- fident of making good. I am here to become a part of the city and am ready to do my full part in any civic enterprise"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
MRS. B. W. GOLSON
 BURIED YESTERDAY
Wife of Prominent Merchant Died Monday
 Morning


 Mrs. Blanche W. Golson wife of O. S t"Lige'D Golson. prominent clothing merchant of Birmingham, was buried yesterday morning at 1l:30 o'clock in Elmwood cemetery. Her born twins were also buried with her. Funeral services were held at II o'clock from the family resi- dence, 1424 South Eighteenth street. conducted by Rev. W. F. Price. Many beautiful floral tributes were ten dered by friends.
 Mrs. Goson died Monday morning at o'clock at the south Highlands infirmary. She was 42 years of age and was well known among the prominent citizens of Birming ghanl. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Oza and Thomas Golson, and one brother S. E. Wilkes of West Point, Ga
 The following served as pallbearers: Baxter Eastburn, r. H. Ensey, Will Rush, R. ". s. Taggers, Bob Wolford, J. M. Crum and John r. Yeatman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28

ThIs park, WHICH IS oWned Dy the city. fell far behind in it's revenue last year, according to Commissioner Harrison and he plans to put this amusement resort on q paying basis. The picnic ground will be cleaned and new benches and tables will be erected, while additional spring boards for bathers will also be in stalled.
 Fast Lake park is the only amuse- ment park in Birmingham. said MT, Harrison, and l am making plans to furnish wholesome amusement for the people and at the same time put the park on a paying basis so that 1t will at least pay for the installa- tion of new equipment and reapirs on present equipment. l am investigat- ing the situation and have taken up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
POSTOFF|CE DOES LARGE CHRISTMAS
 BUSINESS IN 1921
With Larger Receipts and Greater Amount of Mail, Work Is Done at Less
 Expense

Receipts of the Birmingham post office were larger and the volume of incoming and outgoing mail was greater during the Christmas sea- son of 1921 than during any previous year.
 The increased volume was handled at a less cost and with fewer work men than heretofore and in less time. There were 25 less men employed for the Christmas season this year than in 1920.
 There are two reasons for this show1ng," says Postmaster K, B. Smyer.
 New Building and Good Force
 "Tn the first place, we were in the new building and were in splendid shape to handle the mail. Secondly, every one of the organization was on his toes and working to get the Christmas mail through as quickly as possible.
 I've not only used fewer employees, but fewer trucks, and still deliver ies were made in shorter time than heretofore. This was made possible by people following out the advice of mail early which was urged th.S year."
 Period of Much Business
 Instead of concentrating on a few days just before Christmas. the mail was distributed throughout the week. The heavy business for outgoing mail was Saturday, December IF, and the following Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday.
 Incoming mall started heavy Mon day, December 19, and continued heavy until Saturday. The local force was cleaned up by Sunday. Yes terday's business was lighter than a day in July. Last year extra trucks were at work on December 27, while this year no extra trucks have been on since Saturday.
 After busy week preceding Christmas things were back to nor mai in all departments of the post office yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
MORRIS DIED FROM
 ALCOHOL, SAYS CORONER

Verdict of death from acute alco- holism was rendered yesterday by Coroner J. D. Russum. following con clusion of an investigation into the death of Moses N. Morris, Jr. 1917 First avenue, West End, who was found dead Sunday night by police at 4311a South Twenty fifth street.
 According to the coroner, the testi- mony of witnesses showed that Nor ris died from the effects of alcohol. Police who were notified by taxi drivers, who claimed they were called to the place, found Morris in the room. Apparently he had been dead for sev- eral hours. they stated. Morris was employed by the Charles C. Terry In- surance company, 2021h First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28


 A request to the board of revenue that 1t instruct the county engineer to lay out stakes on the proposed road, was made yesterday by the Dunn Construction company. Follow ing receipt of the request the board instructed Claude Rogers, county highway engineer, to lay out stakes on approximately two miles of the proposed roadway. It Is stated that laying out of the stakes on this num- Der of miles will only require two or three days. after which the work can begin.
 Apparently the board of revenue is continuing 10 proceed on the theory that the county has valid contract with the Dunn Construction company and will carry out it's recent action in which 1t accepted the Dunn bid for the bonds necessary to pay for the work. notwithstanding charges by s. R. Batson, former coun= ty highway engineer that no formal contract was ever awarded to the Dunn company for construction of the road and the opposition by Jerry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
Euents of Today
 m Birmingham
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. Statement September 9th, 1921
 
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Rotary club luncheon nt 1 o'cloc

Rotary club luncheon nt 1 o'clock af the Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS
 Jefferson Thentre-Wnltcr Hnmp- den in ''ROmeO and Juliet (matineeD Walter Hampden in "The Tanning of the Shrcw" (niEht).
 Lyrfc-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Lowe's Bijou-VaudcvilIe and pie lures.
 Strand-GIorin Swanson. Wallace Reid and Elliott Dexter in "Don't Tell EVerythinG."
 Aicazaar-Pnuiinc Frederick in "'rhe Lure of Jndc" and BIazeI& Twins special act.
 TriaBOn Norma Talmadge in "I0ve's RedemptiOn..
 Five. Points Theatre-Wallace Reid in "1he Love Special"
 RiaIto-Carpentier-D Fight picture.
 talax--WiIIiam s. Hart In "White 0ak."
 RoyaI-i'enture drama. comedy and news.
 Odeon-Scrial drama and comedy. I'rincess-Serial drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
DR. MORRISON TO PREACH AT FIRST
 METHODIST CHURCH

pr. H. C. Morrison of Kentucky, who is here attending meeting of evangelists of the Southern Methodist church. will preach tomorrow night at the First Methodist church. pr. Morrison is one of the leading min isters of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28

the matter with several contractors and hope to have this work started In order that it will be completed by the time for the opening of the re- sort next spring. 1 feel that the peo- pie of this city are entitled to q park of this kind and I intend to give them real wholesome amusement there. At the same time the place will be sur peryised and well regulated and ff my present plans are carried out it will be one of the best parks of the kind in the south. Just as soon as all preparations arc completed and bias are received for the erection of roller coaster and other similar equipment work will be started and We hope to make the city's amuse- ment park the most popular place in this district.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
CLOUDY WEATHER
 IS TODAYS FORECAST

Birmingham and all Alabama nre due for cloudy weather. with no change in temperature today, according to official weather bu- reau forecasts.
 Yesterdays minimum was 45. with g maximum of 55 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28

improvements DOlltlo BelAf ttNfiNN ed to begin within the next few days, Gwin and Thomas E. Juey' members of the board, to carrying on of the work on the grounds that to do so will cost the county approximately s10O, 900 more than if the work. were readvertlsed and a new contract let for it's construction based on present day prices of labor and material rather than on those prevailing in the spring of 1920 when the contract with Dunn is said to have been awarded. Other members of the board claim that the county has valid contract with Dunn and tho premium on the bonds to be given by him and saving of interest will offset the difference i'm cost of these elements notwithstanding the de- rease which has taken place since April 1920.
 Injunction proceedings threatened to prevent carrying out of the work had not been filed yesterday, al- though Augustus Benners of the firm of Percy, Benuers and Burr. local att torneys. who say they represent number of citizens. declares that such a suit will be filed and carrying out of the work by Dunn prevented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
NeW Amusen1ents WiUBe
 Installed at East Lake

Preparations being made by Commissioner and payroud have number of musemens installed East conference when plans for the erection roller other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in probate court yesterday to the fol- lowing:
 John G. vandiver and Miss Mar .saret Scarbrough.
 Samuel J. Thompson and Miss Ruby Carroll.
 E. w. Williams and Miss Helen Moore.
 F. E. Mcbride and Miss Mary John ston.
 A. c. Jones and Miss Tessie Der rick.
 J. c. Draper and Miss Cecie Will Hams.
 Clarence L. stoddard and Miss Myr- tie Quillen.
 E. D. Crews and Miss Virginia Be- shears.
 J. A. Patton and Miss Lonie Wedge worth.
 Joseph J. OBrien and Miss Sara Elizabeth Riordan.
 Jim T. Sparrow and Miss Mary T. Cairns.
 William C. Busby and Miss Jewell Durbin.
 A. H. Blackmall and Miss Myrtle Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
BARRETT COMPANY TO
 FURNISH TARVIA FOR
 HIGHWAY AT WILLIAM

The road connecting Vivian and Fairfield will be repaired by the city, according to resolutions adopted by the city commission at it's meeting yesterday afternoon.
 Thomas R. Walker appeared before the board and asked that the propo- sition of the Barrett company, which agreed to furnish tarvia surface for the road be accepted. He stated that the county has agreed to do the work on the road outside the city limits and the residents of that section felt that the city should cooperate with them and give them another road out of Vivian He asked that the city make an appropriation for the laying of a three-inch coat of slag and that the Barrett company would put down the tarvia surface and maintain the road.
 resolution appropriating s3,500, or as much of that amount as neces- sary for this work, was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-28
Work on North Bessen1er
 Road to Start in Few Days

approximately eight miles the North esseei Construction the board
 
  within the next few days