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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
CIVIC ASSOCIATION PLANS GREAT TIME Will Celebrate Its Fourth Birth- day and Birmingham's
 Fiftieth

Dramatization of the high points in tho 50 years of Birmingham,s life and the four years of the life of the Civic Asso- citation will be the central feature of the night-cn- -the-roof programme February IT, on the three floors constituting the quarters of the association. This was de- cided upon at second meeting of the entertainment committee yesterday in the association cafe.
 Signalizing the fourth anniversary Of the asscciation, t,ie city is being combed TOT the best amateur talent available to make the evening an attractive occasion. Already such performers as Percy Rosen- berger, Stern and Beck, members of the Moose quartet; Guy Harris and St yerai other artists, have volunteered their Ser vices in making up a programme Of music, burlesque, skits and historical sketches.
 Although fun and frolic will be the dominant note of the celebration, Ira. Randall, chairman of the committee, as- sures the members of the Civic Asso- citation that educational values will be derived by attendance on the meeting Accurate historical data will be graph ically conveyed to the audience, showing the struggles of the pioneers in making the first ton of iron, barging the first ton of coal, welcoming the first railroad erection of the first bank and other miie- stones in the progress of Birmingham Some humorous spots in the city's hair century are being compiled by City Com missioner John R. Hornady, veteran newspaper man, which will be flashed over the footlights on this occasion. Percy Rosenberger and his staff are withholding details, but generally prom ise tableau of historical drama that will interest even the oldest citizens. Paul Pim, with his special cartoons, will pie turize some unique comparisons of tho old and new Birmingham.
 "All in all, think we may be safe in promising for the members the best time they have had at night-on- the-roof . said Chairman Randall and other mem bers of the committee yesterday, includ- ing A. K. Akers. F. A. Gully, E. w.. House. F. A. McElroy Percy Rosenber- ger, MT. Stern and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
PLAN FOR ELECTION
Supplies Being Prepared for Voters
 at Various Voting Places

Preparations are being made by the sheriff's force for the special election to be held Tuesday. At this time an amendment to the constitution of Ala bama providing for certain additional qualifications for registering and voting will be submitted to the qualified elec- tors of the county.
 All ballot boxes ars being tagged and election supplies placed in them. They will be delivered to the various voting places in the county during the next three days.
 On the other hand, certified lists of all voters who have registered since the poll lists of the county were published have been prepared by NJ. E. Morris, cfairman of the county board of regis trars and will be sent to the places where these new voters will cast their ballots. This is done for the convenience of the voters, according to MT. Morris, ana will facilitate the handling of the election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
BODY OF INFANT IS
 FOUND IN BASKET

A white infant appearing to be only . few days old, which had apparently died natural death, was found yes terday morning in a market basket in the back yard of Mary Harmon, ne- gro, at 1412 Fiftieth street. East Bir- minghAm. The package was called to the attention of the woman by ne- gro man on his way to work at the creamery about 6 o'clock. He saw the basket. and looked into it. to dis cover that it contained the body of dead baby.
 The woman immediately notified the coroner. George C.. Moore assistant coroner made an investigation. and stated that there were no marks on the body of the child to show that 1t had met with foul play, and that in his opinion 1t had died natural death. There was no clothing on the baby. but 1t was wrapped in sheet made of meal sacks sewed together. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Elections on Road Bonds and Soldiers Exemptions
 Not Valid, States Arnold
Legislator Points Out Provisions of Acts Calling Election Five-MilI Tax Election Not Affected by Decision Is Opinion of Commissioner Hornady, Legsla-
 tor Arnold and Counsel Tom Judge

authority in delegating to the governor the right to call the election that voted the $25, 100000 bond issue.
 Just what procedure of law was fol- lowed in the calling of the five-mill tax in December, 1913. I do not at the mo- ment recall, but I have the assurance of my legal advisor in that election. Thomas J. Judge, that the procedure was entirely legal and constitutional,r said Commis- sioner Hornady
 When consulted as to the procedure followed, MT. Judge said: The pro- visions as to how elections such as these shall be held are included in the con- stitution, and the instructions were fol- lowed out in the Birmingham election to the letter. For that reason I am of the opinion that the five-nill tax election will not come under the decision. am not in the least apprehensive and the opinions expressed by number of local men that the decisions would apply to the five-mill tax election are erroneous, II feel sure." said Commissioner Hornady. Investigation of the matter will be made, in order that there may be no misunderstanding. The city com missioners are positive that the five-mlll tax election was perfectly valid and that the decision of the supreme court will not affect it"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
STREET SKATING IS ! VERY DANGEROUS
Automobile Club Aroused Over Menace to Lives Of
 Children

Members of the Birmingham Auto mobile club have become aroused over the continued menace to life and limb to children which arises from the hab- it of large numbers of them to use the public streets and highways promiscu- ously as skating rinks.
 D. D. Moore chairman of the com mittee on laws and ordinancE of the club accompanied by J. Mercer Bar nett and B. B. Burton, other members of the committee, have taken up the matter of a more strict enforcement of the city ordinance on this subject with the city authorities, and warn ing has been issued to discontinue this dangerous practice.
 Many letters are being received at the headquarters of the club in the Tutwiler hotel, bearing on this point and among those received Thursday was one from Dr. Samuel D. Benedict chief surgeon of the Alabama Power company, which is typical of the many other letters received.
 There is something that in my opinion is of paramount importance in the safety or at least l should say. protecting the children of the com munity against accidents" writes pr. Benedict. Any afternoon, going along Highland avenue, you can see scores of children with skates on, hanging on to automobiles, street cars, trucks and other vehicles. This is a very danger ous practice that the children are re- sorting to, as they might easily fall in getting off of a car and another car right in the rear of them run uycr them and seriously injure them.
 This matter has been worrying ms great deal, as I have recently seen two or three very near accidents and it is sure to happen if the practice continues. If the children must have some place to skate, which I believe is essential then the city ought to rope off certain designated parts of the streets for their use. There is no use in the world in waiting until some child is seriously injured Or killed to take up this matter and push it wig orously."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04


 The amendment has not been prop erly explained" said MT. Nesbitt just before leaving for Mobile yesterday. and the citizens of the state should be given an intelligent outline of just what the measure will bring about For that purpose, I have communi- cated with the executive committee's embers"
 Borden Burr stated that his con struction of the amendment was that the registrars powers were defined more clearly, and that he was given authority to use discretion just as in the past.
 The proposed amendment" said MT. Burr, merely names the registrar as the person in whom the powers of discretion are to De vested"
 Criticism of the words Ito vote" in the measure to be voted on was called republican trick" by Mir. Bondu- rant who showed where the present law. covered by Article ITS of the con- stitution, uses the very same language. He went on to say that the sole pur- pose of the amendment was to define clearly the duties of the registrar.
 There has been some criticism of the words to vote as incorporated in the proposed amendment, suggesting that the words placed some discre- tionary power in the officers at the polls" said Mir. Bondurant '"The words to vote' as used in the pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
BOND SALE FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Board of Education Asks Au- thorization of Sale of
 $10O,OOO,000 Bonds

Members of the board of education adopted resolutions asking the city com missioners to authorize the sale of $l,- oo0,oo0 worth of school bonds at a meet ing held yesterday afternoon at clock in the administration building.
 The resolution will be acted upon by the city commissioners at their regular meeting Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. John R. Hornady, commissioner Of health and education, expressed himself as very optimistic over the outcome of the decision to be made Tuesday
 'TThe board of education will go to work immediately on their plan for ex- tenn in order that the plans may be ready for immediate execution by the time the money is avaiable,'' said Com missioner Hornady.
 New schools included in the pro- sramme, construction of which will start immediately after the bonds are sold, are Avondale, Wylam, Ensley and East Thomas. Additions to the present builds ing are planned for the Robinson school at East Lake, the Baker school at Ems ley, the North Birmingham school the Central Park school and the Ullman school
 City officials have expressed the be- lief that now is the time to sell the bonds and I am confident that, barring accidents, they will be issued said Commissioner Hornady.
 The bond market is greatly improved, according to Dr. N. A. Barrett, president of the commission and financial head of the city. He stated that number Of inquiries have been made by firms as to when another issue is probable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04

Opinions expressed throughout the city yesterday that the decision of the su- preme court of Alabama, declaring the measure which submitted to the voters of the state in February, 1920, an amend ment permitting the issuance of S2o,OOO,ooO worth of bonds unconstitutional, would also affect the election on the five-mill tax held in Birmingham in December, 1919, were declared erroneous by Com missioner John R. Hornady last night.
 The election on poll tax exemptions for European war veterans may be affected by the decision of the Alabama supreme court.
 John c. Arnold, a member of the Ala bama legislature in 1919, after consulting his record of the acts of the legislature, made the following statement:
 The time for the five-mill tax elec- tion in Birmingham was fixed by the legislature, but the legislature delegated the governor to fix the time for the road bond election and the election on the poll tax exemption for European war vet erans, which may serve to make them both unconstitutional"
 According to dispatches from Ment- gomery, the majority opinion, which was written by Justice Mcclellan, declared that the state legislature exceeded it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
REDUCTION IN PRICE
 OF GASOLINE EXPECTED

Birmingham gasoline consumers will probably share in the good fortune of other cities residents. although no definite information As to reduction of gasoline prices here has been re- ceived by either of the three largest companies operating here. the Standard oil company of Louisiana, the Texas compaty, and the Gulf Refining com pany.
 Gasoline was selling yesterday after noon at the filling stations at S1 cents per gallon. Photographic advices from Knoxville yesterday were that gasoline was selling at 30 cents per gallon, after two cuts of 1 cent each had been an- nounced.
 General reductions in the price of gasoline are expected all over the United States, following the cut in crude oil prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
 DAY" WITH CIWTANS

Automobile Club Day" will be ob- served by the Civitans at their lunch con this afternoon at l o'clock, at the Southern club, with Charles G. Davis, president pro tenn of the Automobile club, the chief speaker. MT. Davis will talk on the work of the club and the benefits of membership.
 Myron H. West, president of the American Park Builders association of Chicago, who will arrive in Bir- mingham this morninS to discuss city planning, will also make a short talk before the club. MT. West is said to be an authority on park work.
 Mrs. w. c. Shackelford will enter tain with several musical selections. In addition, there will be several stunts by Percy Rosenberger. ct al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
 LECTURE AT STRAND

A free lecture on Christian Science will be given at the Strand theatre Sunday afternoon at 330 o'clock, by yer, Col. This is MT. Palmer's first lecture in this city, though he has been on the lecture platform as an authorized Christian Science lecturer for some years. The general public is cordially invited by the members of Second church of this city to hear MT. Palmer. No collection of any kind will be taken up, the lecture being entirely free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04

posed amendment, apply only to regis tration. In other words, the sole judge as to the possession upon the part of the applicant of the qualifications of good character and Knowledge of the duties and obligations of citizenship under republican form of govern- person appears in the poll list as qualified elector, the offircers at the polls have no discretion, and he is en- titled to vote as a matter of course.
 When the grandfather clause or property clause. was adopted by this state in 1901 there was severe crit icism respecting the abridgement of the right to vote. It did not take 20 years, however, but only two, to dem- onstrate to the people of Alabama the wisdom of such a law
 Conditions have changed The grandfather clause is no longer prac- tical. Women, properly, now have the right to vote. This right given to women, in my opinion, is a. blessing and shows the trend of modern prog ress.
 Alabama, as well as other states, owes it to her citizenship to restrict it's suffrage. There is nothing hidden or obscure in the proposed amendment power has to rest somewhere: it rests here with the registrar, not with single officer at the polls It is the apparent duty of the democratic party and, in my opinion, the imperative duty of all citizens of the state, to see that this amendment is adopted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
CLAIM SHE WAS TIA
 YEARS OLD AT DEATH

Emelina Dangerfield, negro, be- 1ieved to have been the oldest person in Birmingham. is dead. The woman WAS said to be IA years old. Accord ing to her daughter, Bertha Harrison, she claimed to have been born in 1907, although there was no record of the place of her birth. Bertha is 45 years old and is one of 19 children, accord ing to the story told to Coroner J. D. Russum yesterday.
 Mother just withered up and died.' she said, lat least that is the only cause we can give for her death. She didn't know who her father or mother was. but insisted that she was ll4 years of age.''
 Emelina has lived in Birmingham for many years and was well known. She died at 1083 Seventh avenue, north, yesterday morning at o'clock. old age was the cause of the death. according to Coroner Russum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
|. MILLER
 IS IN HOSPITAL

Lieut.. Gov. Nathan L. Miller is con fired to a room at St. vmcents hospital. where he underwent an operation Wednesday afternon. hin tonsils being removed The operation came after Mr. Miller had been i'll at his home for sew eral days. M s
 At his office it waa stated he would be unable to take up his duties there for at least . week or D daysL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Duty Of Democrats to Vote at Polls for Good
 Character Amendment
Republican Trick" Is Way Member of Democratic Com mittee Characteristics Opposition Which Has Been Shown-No Undue Authority Placed
 in Hands of Registrars

Characerzng objections to the proposed amendment to the state constitution republican wedge to enter Alabama George Bonduran member of the state democratic tive committee issued statement yesterday support of the which will be voted by the electors the state next Tuesday, February 8.
 Mr. Bondurants statement after w. D. Nesbit
 man o the state democratic executive committee had written the members of the committee calling attention of the legislation pols
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
New Incorporation

Papers of incorporation were filed in the probate office yesterday by the In- dustrial Electric company with an au- thorised capital stock of $i.OOO Officers arc F. D. Floyd. president; H. A. Kim brough. vice president. and w. N. Byrd, secretary and treasurer. The Gulf Realty company was incorporated with a capital stock of $2s0o0 George E. Kyser Is president of the new concern; w. w. Alvey. vice president. and Brenton K. Fiak. secrstafy and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
DEATHS

sterling ID. Houston--rhe 17-months- old son of Mir and Mrs. George R. Houston died yesterday afternoon at the family residence, 40S Marmion street, Mobiles station. Funeral services will be held this afternoon. at 3 o'clock from the residence. sIn- torment at Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Astor Fruitticher-Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Astor Fruit ticher, aged 33.. who died yesterday morning. will be held at o'clock this afternoon from the family resi- dence. 1925 Avenue H. Burial in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Fruitticher is survived by her husband, E. w. Fruitticher and Roberta Nell. her daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Building Permit

Permit for the construction of Pig gly-Wiggiy Grocery store at the corner of Elyton street and Tuscaloosa avenue was issued by the city building depart ment yesterday.
 The permit was issued to Robertson and Williams company and the building. when it is completed, will cost the com pany $12OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Local Data
Card of Thanks

The undersigned, Alvin Rothschild Mrs. Louis J. Fox and Miss Marcells Rothschild take this means of tha ,k ing the many friends for their kint words of sympathy and beautiful flora designs over the death of their be loved brother, Emanuel Rothschild.
 ALVIN ROTHSCHILD,
 MRS. LOUIS J. FOX,
 MISS MARCELLE ROTHSCHILD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
DIAMONDS

Can save you considerable on the pur- chase of a diamond, set in fine gold, or solid platinum mountings. Abso- lute satisfaction guaranteed. E. B. Hilliard, No. 521 American Trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
THE WEATHER

Washington. February s-Georgia: Increasing cloudiness and warmer Fri day, probably rain by night in west portions; Saturday rain.
 Alabama and Mississippi: Unsettled Friday and Saturday, probably rain, warmer Friday.
 Tennessee: Unsettled Friday and Saturday, probably rain; moderate temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04

GrOve's is the Only Genuine Laxative PROMO QUININE tablets. The first and original Cold and Grip Tablet. (Be sure you get BROMO). 30c. Adv.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23

curive committee of Young Judnea
held on Sunday. November 9th, at the
office of Nathan Strauss the principal
Young Judaea leaders assembled for
the first time since the Holy Days
and made plans for the activities OF
the coming year. a new member OF
The Executive committee elected to
fill a vacancy was Mr.. Moe thurman,
Who has recently come into prominence
in connection with his work as Chair-
man of the Finance committee OF
Young Judaca and the Dance commit
tee.
4 communication was read from
Miss Henrietta Sold from Jerusalem
in which Miss Sold urged upon Young
.Iudaea that it should undertake some
cxtention educational activity in Pales-
cine Miss Sold suggested for instance
That Young Judaea found and equip
II domestic science institute in connec-
ton with one Of the schools or a work
shop for boys. The budget submitted
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23

Conferences with representatives of
che local Jewish population OH the or
SANITATION of medical aid have been
held in Lemberg. Cracow, Rovno,
l;rest-Litowsk. Bialystok and wilma
and special appropriations were made
to promote the work in each district.
With regard to sanitary provisions.
the construction of lighthouses has
been of great Importance. In nearly
all parts of Poland work has been
begun on the construction of new bath
houses and the repairing of the old
ones: thus. lighthouses arc being con-
structed in seven towns in the district
of Lemberg eastern Galicia) in the
district of Bialystok, six lighthouses
have already been completed and TWEEN
ty more are nearly ready The same
is true of Other districts. In some
towns the American Instrumentation
have been contributing TO the work
In the Bialystok district eight old
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23
National Young Judaea


Jewish organizations in New York
: City and vicinity are asked to leave
open the date February 18th. l922
; This evening has been set aside for
the Zionist dance of the year. the
dance will he conducted by Young
Judaca and will take place ut the
Goth RegimcnC Armory. OrGnniZa~
>tions which would like to unite with
Young Judaca in the running of TINS
ldnnce are invited to get in touch win
National Headquarters. Fully 1o,ooo
people can be accommodated. The
dance is expected to be one of the
most brilliant and colorful events OF
the season. Members of the distlng-
uished European Zionist delegation
will positively he present.
Meeting of the National Executive
Committee
At the meeting of the National Exc
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23

by Miss Sold showed that this would
involve an expense of about $1,000.
The executive committee instructed
the Administrative committee to CON
fer with Dr. Alexander NJ. Dush%in
on this matter and on the question of
erecting a small school building in
one of the newly formed Jewish col
onies to be known as the Young
Judaea building.
Mid-Western Conference.
An invitation has been sent to Mil
waukee Young Judaeans to organize a
conference of the Young Jutlaea clubs
of the Middle West. The matter is
being given consideration.
Chicago reports IL clubs meeting
regularly and conducting active Young
.Judaea work and new clubs being or
CaniZed in Lawndale and the West
Side.
Leaders Handbook
Chicago leaders have hit upon a
novel plan of securing the Leaders
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23

standpoint on account of the many
cmgrate from Soviet Russia. now that
tie restrictions against emigration
have been lifted to n considerable de-
gree in that country. The problem
of entry by these people into Lith-
uania. and the other border states
where American Consulates are estab-
lished, and the question of the issu-
ance of visas to them by the Con-
sulates. is complicated one and now
,he object of negotiation abroad, and
at some later time l hope to treat OF
this subject at length.
The Denver Jewish news. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-1925, 1921-11-23
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