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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
MERCHANTS SEEK
 LICENSE REDUCTION
Commissioner McLendon AS- SureS Delegation Matter
 Will Be Handled

Representatives from the Mer- chants association and the Retail Grocers' and Butchers association ap- peared before the city commission yesterday morning and petitioned that body for 8 reduction of 20 per cent on all commercial licenses when the new license schedule is adopted with in the next few days. While no defi- mite action was taken, D. E. McLen- don, president of the commission as sured the delegation that the matter would be carefully considered and such relief as possible would be given.
 Those requesting the reduction in licenses were: G. w Yancey attor- ney for the Merchants association; Joseph H Loveman, president of the organization;. Paul Shropshire, presi- dent of the Retoil Greeers' and Butch ers' association; Colman Blach, Henry J. Porter, Sr., John Deshazo, cloth iers. Included In this delegation were number of other prominent mer- chants.
 Members of the delegation stated that a reduction in licenses at this time is badly needed by the mer- chants. They pointed out that when the city seriously needed money they had voluntarily agreed to 25 per cent increase without murmur and now the merchants need the reduc- ton just as the city needed the in- crease.
 They stated that the ad valorem taxes of the merchants are steadily climbing and that they are bearing a very heavy portion of the burden of taxation.
 MT. McLendon declared that the city is faced with a large amount of un- collected assessments for street inn proyements and about $20,000 in de- tiinquent licenses for this year. How ever, he declared that the matter would be carefully considered and the reduction given if it could pos sibly be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
SCHOOLS TO OBSERVE
 J. H. PHILLIPS DAY

Thirty thousand school children in the Birmingham city schools. will obs serve John Herbert Phillips day De- cember 12, according to statement made yesterday by Dr. C. B. Glenn, superintendent of the city schools.
 This will be the anniversary of the birthday of pr. Phillips, who for more than 80 years was superintend- ent of the city schools, and a com mittee of teachers and principals will be appointed to arrange program for the day.
 It Is probable that 'oid Tales and Modern Ideals" which was perhaps the favorite book of this noted edu- eator, will be placed in the various city schools, and all teachers are ex pected to have the children become familiar with it. The biography cf Dr. Phillips will be ready in every school on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
TOWARDS GLEE CLUB
 BEGINS SEASON HERE
 ON RECITAL TONIGHT

Special songs by the varsity quar- tet will Feature the initial public re- roital of the Howard College Glee club to be given this evening at s:SO o'clock in the college. auditorium. Songs by the club, quartet and Di- rector Gladstone Jackson will have a place on the program, according to the director of the organization. Twenty men have been selected for membership in the club from over 40 students who have tried out for places. Rehearsals have been held almost daily since the opening of school, under the instruction of Clad stone Jackson.
 The varsity quartet, as selected by the director, is as follows: Frank Atkins, first tenor; Charlie Hurst, second tenor; R. B. Sims, first bass, and Berney Cewart second bass. This quartet has been dubbed Twenty four feet of harmony because each mem Der is over six feet tall. Sims, Co., wart and Hurst were members of this quartet last year. Carl E. Hearn, ac- companist of the glee club, will also be pianist for this quartet.
 The recital will be followed by pub lie appearance every night during the coming week while the club is on A tour through northern Alabama which is to be followed by tours into west ern Alabama and Mississippi, and through southeastern Alabama. Pro- grams will also be given In several places in the city and suburbs.
 The complete program for the re- cital tonight is announced as follows: First section, 'Evening." by Parks, sung by the club; At Parting" by Rogers, and Lift Thine Eyes, by Logan, both sung by Gladstone Jack son; "Invietus,' by Huhn, by entire club; within the Garden" by Scott. and Two Flies" by Parks, both sung by the varsity quartet, and Just A-Wearin',' by Bond, sung by the club. Section section, "A Winter s Son." by Bullard, rendered by the club; The Story of a Bee" by club; q Love You Truly" by Parks by club; "On the Sea-" by Buck, given by club. and group of selected songs by the varsity quartet. The final number will be Land Sighting" rendered by the entire glee club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
NOTED HEALTH EXPERTS
 TO ATTEND MEET HERE

2 At the meeting of the county health officers during the week of December 12, Dr. W. H. Park, chies of the bureau of laboratories of New York city and one of the leading bac- teriologists and authorities on pub lie health, will be one of the speak CTS, according to information re- ceiyed by pr. J. D. Bowling, city and county health officer.
 Among the other speakers will be Col. F. F, Russell of the international health board, a noted laboratory ex- pert, and pr. W. H. Frost, profes- sor of epidemiology at Johns Hop kins university.
 Among the local speakers are pr. H. S. Ward. Dr. Cabot Lull. Dr. J. H. McLester, pr. George S. Graham, l.. Bulmer, chief of the food and milk division of the health department, w. A. Hardenbergh, sanitary engi- neer of the health department, and pr. J. R. Dean, director of the city laboratory. Visits to the waterworks plant. the sewerage disposal plant milk plants and dairies will be in cluded on the program,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
WILL START DRIVE ON
 UNPAID ASSESSMENTS

H. M. Taylor, city comptroller, has started 8 drive to collect all delin- quent assessments for street improve ments against property owners of Birmingham and to settle all assess ments which are now in dispute.
 Between s2eO,0e0 and sS00,Qo0 is in- volved and there are more than 1000 property owners who have failed to pay the assessments made against their property for street improve ments. Notices are being mailed out daily, and if the assessments are not paid by January 1, 1922, then steps will be taken to sell the property against which the assessment is made.
 Some of the assessments which are unpaid have been delinquent for more than four years. and notices have been mailed to the property owners at least once a year, according to MT. Taylor, notifying the owner that the assess ment is delinquent and the property would be sold unless the money is paid.
 In addition there are a number of street assessments which have been protested against and have not yet been settled, and the city commission is making an. effort to have all these matters adjusted. An appraiser will be appointed by the commission to appraise the property affected and at the same time the real estate board will be asked to appoint a committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02

was declared as one of the most i'm portant matters of the present day.
 pr. Kirkland urged personal in spection of institutions before admit tance to membership in closing his address.
 At the morning session the report of the secretary -tr easurer was read by Dean Edward A. Buehtef of Tu- lane university. ,IsF
 The president then announced the following committees;
 Auditing Dean c. H. Barnwen ot the University of Alabama, chair man; pr. Blanton of Ward Belm 9ni and Dean Walter Miller of the Uni versIty of Missouri.
 Resolutions: pr. A. L. Bondurant University of Mississippi, chairman Dean Patterson of the University oi St. Louis and President McVey of Sweetbriar.
 Nominating. Dean Baker, Universi- ty of South Carolina, chairman; Pres ident J. Carter Walker of Woodberry Forest school Dr. s. M. Barton of Se- vance, Dean Campbell Of Washing ton and Lee and President McCallis 2 of the Metallic school of Chatta- nooga.
 In reviewing the names of institu- tionS seeking admission one school was rejected because of the improper use of the word "colieser in its name The adoption of the constitution and bylaws which were discussed at the last annual meeting were adopted as submitted.
 Discussion of other educational as- sociations was carried on by several speakers among whom were pr. J. D Ellis of the University of Missouri President R. E. Blackwell of Ran dolph- Macon college, and President William w. Guth of Boucher college
 Lunch at EnsIey
 Following the morning session the educators were guests of the Ensley High school and were served lunch at noon by the members of ths School Improvement and Parent Teachers association. Mrs. Lewis Me- KenZie presided for this body. Music by the Ensiey band under direction of Miss Helen Warner was a feature Addresses were given by Dr. J. H Kirkland. chancellor of Vanderbilt university; s. J. Metallic of the Mo- Callie school of Chattanooga, and W. H Hahn, superintendent of public schools at Columbia, S. c.
 Delegates to the convention new number 25O, according to Miss Aileen Bishop, secretary to pr. Kirkland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
NEGRO DIES FROM INJURIES

isaac yenson, negro, died yesterday as a result of injuries sustained when another negro knocked him in the head with rock at the cement plant at Leeds. Two negroes, Julius Cog gins and Hiram Benson, are being sought by officers in connection with the death of Venson. According to information given Coroner J. D. Rus sum. and Deputy M G. Smith, the three negroes worked together and became engaged in dispute as a re- suit of which one of the other me- groes struck Vepson on the head with a. rock. After he was struck, the ne- gro continued work for several hours when he complained of being i'll and went home, where he died in short time. Both of his compan- ions fled and have not been cap- tured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM AND ENSLEY TO GET CHILDREN'S s MATINEE

The movement for children's mati- nees. which was inaugurated sev- eral weeks ago by the Better Film association, Is rapidly spreading over the district This statement was made yesterday by Mrs. Neil Wallace, city amusement inspector. Beginning next week, special matinees for cbil- dren will be shown at the Franklin theatre in, Ensley Friday afternoon and at the city hall at North Birming- ham Saturday morning.
 I've are most encouraged over the progress which is being made in this movement and hope to make it com- munity affair with all sections of the city having these chldren's perform anees," said Mrs Wallace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
STREET CLEANING WORK
 BEGINS AT LATE HOUR


 In keeping with the new policy of W. E. Dickson, commissioner of streets, the street cleaning depart ment went to work last night at II o'clock instead of earlier in the evening. as has heretofore been the case.
 This change was made in order to allow the department to clean the streets we'll when they were free from ears and traffic of all kinds. Mir. Dickson stated that the work done at that hour, when the streets were clear, could be done more ef- f;ciently with half the force that was formerly worked during the early hours of the night. On account of the large number of cars parked along the street it was practically impossible to clean the streets as they should be, he declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
LITERA117 SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS

NThe Clariosophic Literary society of Birmingham Southern college met Thursday afternoon and after giv- ing a program, elected officers.
 Dr. Prodowehl, professor in TO- nance languages at Birmingham Southern, spoke to the society on the subject of Whether Students Should Go Abroad To Complete Their Edu- cation." He advised students that arc graduates to go abroad to supple ment their education.
 In the election that followed the meeting, c. D. Mathews was elected president; J. M. James, vice presi- dent; A. B. Davidson, first censor; Mozelle Glasgow. clerk; George Thig- pen, critic; W. N. Dark, chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 BEGIN DECEMBER 23

The public schools of the city will close Friday, December 23, for the Christmas holidays, according to an announcement made yesterday by Dr. c. B. Glenn. superintendent of the Birmingham public schools Schools will resume Monday, January 2. All teachers are urged to use the Christ mas idea in all work where it is possible by adopting the Christmas spirit to nature study, literature, mu- sic, history and drawing
 In order that the teachers may have extra money for Christmas they will receive checks covering the first two weeks in December in advance These checks will be sent to the va rious schools and distributed during the week of December 19 to 23, al- though salaries are not usually paid until during the first ten days of the month after the service is rem dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
Educators Will Vote on Officers and Select 1922
 Contention City Today
Heated Arguments Over Standardization Methods Feat ure Last Nights Session-Dr. White Says Many Colleges Cannot Qualify-Association'
 Work Reviewed

Heated discussion methods the Association of Colleges Secondary applied to denominaona schools the of that body the Tuwr last following rendered visiting members by the local on arrangements. The question initiated by White president of Ander college, South Carolina previously publicly criticized the Southern association meeting special in vtation.
 Dr. White called that the most backward section of the the standards the highest the United States thereby precudng denom
 
 demands gaining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
.P|Z|TZ EMPLOYES
 GIVEN BANQUET
Fourth Floor of Building Is Turned Over for Entertain
 ment-DanCe Follows

The terpsichoreap ability of the entire staff of employees of the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods eompany is today unquestioned. Last night the staff was the guest of MT. Pizitz at semi annual together and good fel- lowship" meeting and dance. These affairs have been staged before, but the one last night was openly &C., credited as being the most successful ever held.
 The fourth floor of the Pizitz building was turned over to the en- joyment and entertainment of the employees, and spirit of friendship pervaded the very hooks and cram nes of the building.
 Not a thought to business was given, and at the opening of the pro- gram MT. Pizitz appeared before the gathering for few minutes and stressed the fact that these meet ings are for pleasure only and that the one who talks business be exiled.
 "These meetings are held to pro mote friendliness between the diff ferent parts of our organization. Co., operation is absolutely necessary for the success of any undertaking, and I consider cooperation an attribute which we possess.
 Entertainment Praised
 A program of five "Pizitz talent" acts was presented prior to the dance,
 Miss Helen OHare was the first on the program and rendered vocal solo. She was called upon for four encores.
 Miss Fannie Hirsh entertained next with a shepard and toe dance. Miss Hirsh was given applause. She was followed by Teddy Levy, who proved himself to be capable violinist much to the enjoyment of the au- dienee.
 P. I. Pincus, master of ceremonies last night, was presented in series of Russian ballet dances, MT. Pin GUS is good dancer as well as a good mixer"
 The entire executive staff of the Pizitz pry Goods company contrib uted largely to the success of the affair. The talent presented by the employees was the absorbing topic among the visitors. On all hands nothing but praise of the affair was heard.
 His Only Fight" recitation by Aaron Guiee, a negro porter who is a graduate of the Tuskegee Negro institute, closed the program
 Davidson's jazz orchestra was en- gagged to furnish the dance music, and hardly 8 person left until the strains of Home, Sweet Home,' were played.
 Many short, extemporaneous speeches were made during the eve ming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
FIRE AT JEFFERSON
 RESULTS IN REST
 FOR sCHU CHIN CHOW

"Chu Chin Chow" which has been appearing at the Jefferson this week. was unable to present last nights performance as the result of fire which did a small amount of damage to the building and destroyed ap- proximately four costumes of the players. The costumes burned were white ones and others were made last night.
 The fire originated in the orehes- tra pit basement. It was discovered about 6 o'clock and the blaze was eXtinguished within 10 minutes. It was necessary to call off the evening performance because of the building being filled with smoke and the or ehestra pit with water. It was stated last night that the schedule of per- formances will be in effect today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
MERCY HOME DRIVE
 FUND IS POSTPONED

On account of the inability of W. Carson Adams, chairman of the Mercy home drive. to organize his committees, the campaign for funds did not start yesterday, as was for merly announced. but will begin in a few days. There are i0S children in this home at the present time and the drive is for funds for the opera tion and maintenance of this insti- tuition through 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
DR. W.-R. CRANE WILL
 SPEAK HERE TONIGHT


 Dr. W. R. Crane of the United States bureau of mines, who will de- liver an illustrated lecture tonight at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Young Mems Christian association on the topic, Empire Building in Alaska" Is an educator and author of note. He was for number of years dean of the school of mines in the State college of Pennsylvania, and is the author of such. works as "A Treatise on Gold and Silver" "Index to Mining Engineering Literatures," lore Mining Methodist etc.
 The lecture on Alaska, including the photographs and lantern slides. were the product of more than a years travel and exploration in that territory. The lecture will not be technical but popular, appealing to all persons susceptible to the lure Of northern lands, 1t is announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
WILL BAR STREET TENDERS DURING
 HOLIDAY SEASON

No street vendors will be allowed to. do business in Birmingham dur ing the holiday season, D. E. McLen- don, president of the city commits sion, told a delegation of merchants appearing before the commission yesterday morning.
 They appealed to the commission not to issue permits to these hawk CTS, as the merchants are forced to pay large license and are in busi- ness during the entire year.
 MT. McLendon stated that he would take care of the merchants in that respect, and no permits will be is- sued to persons to operate fruit or toy counters or to any other street vender during the holiday season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
CITYS $92, 900 ISSUE
 IMPROVEMENT BONDS
 SOLD FOR 94,336.92

Bids on 2,oaoO worth of public im- pI ovement bonds were opened yester- day at noon by the city commission, and the bonds were sold to R. M Grant & Co. for ss4.sS6 .92. There were seven bsdders. the lowest being ss2,4ss. The; public improvement bonds bear interest at the rate of 61z per cent and are payable semi-an- nually. They are dated December . 1921, and mature December 1, 1881.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
PERMITS ISSUED FOR
 TWO BRICK BUILDINGS

Building permit was issued to the Birmingham Paper company yester- day for the erection of one-story brick building on Avenue E and Twenty street, south, at cost of s12,000.
 Permit for the erection of two- story brick building was issued to James A. Going Real Estate and In- surance company. The building, to cost $10,000, will be located on Fifth avenue and Twenty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
NEW TRIAL GRANTED

Lon Tyler, convicted in the Besse- mer division of the circuit court sey- eral months ago of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life inn prisenment in the state penHentiary for the killing of Henry Alexander in December, 1920, will get new trial.
 In a decision handed down yester- day by the supreme court it was held that the trial court erred in not allowing a witness for the derend- ant to testify as to alleged threats made by the deceased against Tyler. and reversed and remanded the case for another trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
FRATERNITY MEETING

The members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity alumni association will hold their monthly luncheon to- day in the Tutwiler hotel at 12:3o o'clock. The regular business will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02
 DEATHS

Mrs. Margaret E. Perkins-Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret B. Per kins. AZ, widow of the late John R. Perkins, who died Tuesday after noon at the family residence, 2436 Birch avenue, were held from the residence yesterday morning with Rev. M. s. Barnwell officiating. Following the funeral services the body was sent to Eutaw for buriai by Johns Undertaking company. Jack sulliyan-Funeral services for Jack Sullivan, infant son of MT and Mrs. J. s. Sullivan. AT Forty ninth street, north, who died at the residence early yesterday morning will be held from the home this afternoon at o'clock. Burial will take place in Forest Hill cemetery, with Woodin in charge.
 Mrs. Hattie Lou Dnvis-Funeral serv- ices over the body of Mrs. Hattie Lou Davis, 22, who died Wednes- day afternoon at her home, 7Se Third avenue, Boyles, were held yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence with Johns Tn charge. Interment was made in Elmweod.
 Robert Beck-The body of Robert Beck of Kellerman, who died yes terday in a local infirmary. Is be- ing held by Johns pending the ar rival of relatives. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later Stephen Marion, Jr.-The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Marion, Stephen Marion. Jr., died early Thursday morning at the residence, 2615 Seventh avenue, south. Fun eral services were held from the residence at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon with burial following in the South Side Catholic cemetery, Lige Loy in charge.
 Miss Lutie stringfellow-The body of Miss Lutie Stringfellow, 3s, public school teacher, who died Tuesday afternoon from burns received Monday. was sent by Johns to Tus- caloosa yesterday morning for in- torment.
 Mrs. Sarah J. Gnlespie-Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Gillespie. 6s, who died at her home in War rior yesterday afternoon at ( , o'clock, will be held from the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock She Is survived by one daughter, Nellie Gillespie; two sons, Clyde and Ray mond' Gillespie; one brother. R. B. Montgomery, all of whom reside in Warrior, and three sisters, Mrs. J. ". Grant of Birmingham, Mrs. M. l.. Ward of Birmingham and Mrs. G. A. Wheeler of Lake Charles, La.
 
 Carson Lee Carr-The body of Carson Lee Carr, 16 years of age. who died in a local infirmary Wednesday night, will be sent to Talladega Saturday morning for burial, with Lige Loy in charge. He is sur vived by his parents, Mir and Mrs. R. l.. Carr, SPA Emory avenue, Cray mont. four sisters and two brothers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02

Robert Beck-The body of Robert Beck of Kellerman, who died yes terday in a local infirmary. Is be- ing held by Johns pending the ar rival of relatives. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-02

Miss Lutie Stringfellow-The body el Miss Lutie Stringfellow, 3s, pubic school teacher, who died Tuesda, , afternoon from burns received Monday. was sent by Johns to Tus. caloosa yesterday morning for in torment.