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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
MANUF LECTURERS AS. GUESTS OF C|V|TANS.
Tell of Their Coming, Growth and Enlargement Aims
 for Future

The birth and the growth of the small feature brought out yesterday at the reg ular weekly luncheon of the Civitan club, when several of these manufacturers were present as guests of the club.
 M. V. Reason, who manufactures dcn- tai instruments, made a two-minute talk on his products, which are mostly dental forceps. Mir. Beason told of the progress of his institution since coming to Bir- mngham over three years ago. He is to presently move into larger quarters in North Birmingham.
 The manufacture of electrical switches was explained by George Hauseman. rep resenting the Southern States Equipment company. Mir Hauseman said his plant had steadily grown and additions were contemplated in the near future
 J. A. Goldman, representing the w. ii. Crumrine company, described the process of making reeds for saxaphones and clar- inets. The Crumrine concern is the only one of it's kind sin the United States, and now has orders from all over the world for it's product, which it will not be possible to fill in 10 years, according to MT. Goldman.
 R. A. Jones, representing the Long Distance Spark Plug company devoted two minutes to telling of the growth of the concern and it's product.
 How holes are made in macaroni and spaghetti was told by P J. Serio of the Birmingham Macaroni company.
 The purpose of acquainting the busf- ness men with these manufacturers proved a success it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PEACE OFFICER IS
 UNDER PEACE BOND
Accused of Threatening Union 0fficial-Case Set for Trial February 10 ........

w. H. Knox, state law enforcement of ficer under Conrad w. Austin, was placed under $500 peace bond yesterday by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jeffer- son county court of misdemeanors.
 Warrant for the officer was sworn out by William Turn blazer, assistant to Van A. Bittner, international representative of the United Mine Workers of America.
 It is charged in the warrant that the officer had threatened to assault and beat Mir. Turnblazer by making hostile demonstrations against him with clenched fists and within striking distance.
 When MT. Turnblazer swore out the warrant MT. Knox was close on his heel. He stated that MT. Knox had pursued him on the streets and into the office buildings and even into the elevators thereof assuming a threatening attitude towards him all the time.
 MT Turnblazer told Judge Abernethy that MT. Knox followed him everywhere he went and his whole attitude was threatening At this point Mir. Knox stated that he hadn't done anything to the man. but from now on he had better watch his step. In most emphatic man : blazer and declared he was only doing his duty.
 This case will be heard before Judge Abernethy February 10. MT. Turnblazer it is stated, is in Alabama assisting Var A. Bittner in conducting the coal miners strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
ARRANGE TERMS 0F CONNECTING ROAD City and County About Ready for Bessemer Link
 Work

Resolutions for the paving of the con- meeting link of road between Tuscaloosa avenue and the South Bessemer highway were adopted by the Jefferson county board of revenue at it's meeting yester- day morning.
 This stretch will be paved jointly by the board of revenue and the city of Birmingham, the county having previous ly brought the road up to the city linn it's. However. the board of revenue agreed to enter into the agreement upon tEorizes the county to sell bonds at less value, in the decision of case now pending in that court.
 The route to be selected is from Tus- caloosa avenue from the west line of Poplar street to Pearson avenue, thence along Pearson avenue to Eighteenth street. southwest. thence along a pro- posed extension of Pearson avenue north of and parallel with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company s South Bessemer car line westward to the city limits of Birmingham.
 According to the agreement, the board of revenue is to do the necessary grad ing, excavating, filling and rolling and construct the drainage structures made necessary by the grades established by the city. It shall also lay . five-inch concrete base on the highway prior to the surfacing The city will be required to furnish the right of way without any cost to the county and will also con- struct the curbing and guttering as we'll as the final paving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
21i N. 2oth

~In view of tho optimism expressed in the story given out by the passen- ger agents of the various railroads yesterday morning, Birmingham may soon start her viaduct programme for safe routing of traffic across rail- road tracks," said Commissioner t. F. Burruss.
 T was greatly encouraged on read ing those interviews which told such a tale of increased railroad travel ing and revenue to believe that the railroads have come sufficiently near tteir normal state to assume their share of the burden of construction or the viaducts and underpasses which the public improvement depart ment contemplates.
 The surprising figures as to the amounts collected and numbers of tourists now travelling have led me to believe that the railroads will be ready and willing to assume their share of the burden.
 "Birmingham's yiaduct system is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
ARMY RECRUITERS
 MAKE NEW RECORD
Now Want Men for Engineer Corps and the Seventh
 Division

The Birmingham army recruiting station has again passed all former recruiting records since tho World war during the present month in ac- cepting 576 men for the army.
 The December record. when 515 men were accepted, was the high-water mark for recruiting for the army in the Alabama district during any ons month It has already been passed during January.
 The army recruiting service accom- plished it's task of filling up the ranks of the Fifth division before the ex- piration of the tins limit set by ths war department.
 The new objective of the recru1tina Camp Meade, Md. for which division 1000 men are needed to recruit 1t ts the desired strength.
 The Seventh is one of the veteran divisions. It's present station is one of the most desirable in the army. Camp Meade is situated between Wash ington and Baltimore, not more than 20 miles from either city, and is ono of the best equipped posts in the army,
 
 other division.
 The recruiting officer for the Ala bama district has been directed by the war department to accept men for tho Fifteenth Engineers at Camp Hum- phries, Va, at which place is located the great technical training school for men of the engineer corps. No branch of the service offers better op- portunities for men to fit themselves for worthwhile positions in civil life than does the engineer corps.
 Alabama men enlisting recently were: Harvey Jordan, Montgomery; Patrick Burke, Jenifer; Rolfe Watson. Muscadine; Charles Smithson. Bes- semer; Edgar Faulkner and John San ders. Northport; Buford Sanford. Eclectic Joe Dean. Union Grove; Les ter Martin. Elkmont: Leon SideA Wetumpka; Walter Pitcher, Dothan; Albert Hutto, Midland City, James Sands. Fairfield; Wilber Askins, Caleras Andrew Morgan. PeIl City; Dan Null key, Columbia: Van Armbrester. Fort Payne; Herbert Macon. Troy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
THREE ARE BITTEN BY RAb|D ANIMALS
pr. French, MT. Ward and Lit tie Margaret Morris Are
 Taking Pasteur Treatment

Three new patients started taking the Pasteur treatment for rabies at the health department laboratory yester- day, making IA that are now under treatment and 24 that have taken the treatment during January.
 K s. Ward of 161 Thirteenth avenue. south. was bitten by pedigreed pet dog belonging to him. An examina- tion of the dogs head showed positive rabies.
 Margaret W. Morris, aged z, of Ems ley, was bitten by rabied cat and started taking the treatment yester- day An examination of the animals head showed a positive rabies test.
 pr. A. H. French. a local veterina- rian, was bitten by dog which he had already diagnosed as rabied. A further examination showed the case positive, and Dr. French started taking the treatment at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
WHAT THEY THINK
By BILL HAYES

The question was: What do you think of the public spirit shown by citizens Of Birmingham?"
 Where asked: In the Chamber of Com merce building.
 The answers were:
 J. D. Penny, real estate, % Glen Iris park: For my part it appears to me that there is more public spirit here than anywhere else I've ever lived, though 1 haven't been about a great deal"
 w. R. Mabry, secretary Travellers Pro- tective association, 1921 Virginia avenue: "The public spirit here is fine. and it is still growing. It is growing as the city growa."
 G. c. Mclaughlin, steamship agent, SN Chamber of Commerce: we've got a lot of it, but it is a pity we've not a lot more. We could stand any amount of it yet"
 Charles Mack. sales representative. 120O Second street, vest T think we have a good amount of public spirit. but we ought to be more like Atlanta They've got it right there, and they let you know it."
 Randolph Rogers, Rand McNally com pany, St. Louis: I've been travelling in and out of here often, and notice tho public spirit growing, but think it is still far below standard for place this siSe Tho town needs boosters who will toll the world it's on the map"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
GROUNDHOG DAY |S
 FEBRUARY SECOND
By WILLIAM THOMPSON


 Once again Birmingham must face the eternal question.
 It is the same thing every year. and it will be the same thing this year. Only what follows afterward may be different.
 It is: Will the groundhog see his shadow this year?
 The question will be answered next Wednesday, February 2. That date has been grounding day ever since time began, and for some years pre- vious.
 Ancient histories and other Hook lem up" books fail to record anything about how groundhog day started. Weather Observer Horton denies that he had anything to do with it. and yet he prog-grogs nosi, nogprosi, no, reposinates; well, anyway. he pre- diets, besides lot of other thinga. the "cheerfur' information that if the groundhog sees his shadow or not, 1t will mean Birmingham is to either have . double winter or . double summer. or both, maybe.
 Those who have had to write this kind of stuff before and those who have heard of groundhog days before, say if the groundhog sees his shadow next Wednesday. Birmingham will then be due for at least six more weeks of real, hard, cold winter weather. But if it is a cloudy day and he cannot see his shadow, then the Magic City Is due to have an early spring and a long and beautiful summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
NON SUPPORT CHARGED
Board of Revenue Makes Appropria-
 tiOn to Bring Man From Reno

M. w. Wilson will be brought back to Birmingham from Reno, Nev.. to face charges of desertion and non support, # plans of Judge S. p. Mur- phy of the juvenile court are carried out.
 Judge Murphy appeared before the board of revenue of Jefferson county yesterday, and asked for an appro> priation to bring the man back to this city. He stated that Wilson was charged with desertion and nonsup> port. and that he had forfeited his bond. The officials of the Juvenile court were of the opinion that this man should be brought back and put to work for tho county.
 After hearing the petition of Judge Murphy. the board of revenue granted the appropriation to defray the ex> penses of the trip. Judge Murphy told the board that if this action was done, it would serve as a lesson to other men who deserted their families and left them with no means of sup- port.
 s This Is the first request Of the kind to be made to the board of revenns. according to members of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
BIDS FOR DERRICK
Loading Equipment for Port of Bir'
 mingham to Be Installed Soon

Fl. T. DeBardeleben, manager of Warrior river service, is advertising for bids for the construction of 15- ton derrick at Port of Birmingham to be especially used for the loading and unloading of sand. gravel and ore.
 Bids will be received until February 21. Right to reject any and all bids is reserved The derrick is to be of steel and electrically operated. It Is to have clam bucket attachments.
 The Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, self propellers, are unloading manganese ore at Port of Birmingham after hav- ing discharged general merchandise at Cordova for 20 per cent freight diff ferential territory. After unloading at Port of Birmingham, they will return to Cordova for cargoes of coal south bound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SEES NO GOOD IN PROPOSED CHANGE
 OF ELECTION LAW
Morris Believes That If Passed It Would Give Election Off, ficials Entirely Too Much
 Authority

Too much authority will be given the county registrars and election officers by the adop- tion of the proposed amend ment to the constitution of Alabama, providing certain ad- ditional qualifications for reg istering and voting, is the opin- ion of M. E. Morris, chairman of the county board of regis trars.
 This matter will be submitted to the voters of the state February s. and opposition to the adoption of the amendment is growing throughout Jefferson county.
 In speaking on the matter yes- terday MT. Morris said;
 "I am opposed to the adoption of the amendment, as in my opin- ion 1t gives the registrars and election officers entirely too much authority. The officers are amply protected by our present consttu- tion and legislative ncts. If the words .or vote were left out ther would not be so much to object to in the proposed amendment.
 "If the amendment is adopted the election managers can control the election and run things to suit themselves, as they would have the right to question the chnrnc- ter md challenge every individual that they thought would vote con- trary to their wishes.
 .We have all the authority neces- sary to handle the situation in Jefferson county, the largest coun- ty in the south and I see no need for the amendment. During my term of office as county registrar ! have registered approximately 4O,OO0 persons, md have denied registration to approximately 12,- GOO undesirnbles. Up to the pres- ent time I have not had one casc in court and consider that l have had as much authority as anyone needs for the registering of quaIi- fled electors. On the other hand, doubt the cOnstitutiOnality of the proposed amendment should it be adopted, and l think the supreme court will be called upon to make ruling on the issue in the case it is adopted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Burruss Sees Bridges in
 Optimistic Traffic VieWs

going to be a great big piece of con structiye work, and will take a long time to complete. It will be taken up, one unit at time. underpasses at some points, viaducts at others.
 Probably the first unit to be taken up will be the one which is contem- plated over the tracks on Ninth and Tenth avenues. either at Twenty-first or Twenty-third street, north IL placed at Twenty-first street it will carry traffic practically straight across town to the Rainbow viaduct over Railroad avenue at Tventy-first street.
 The next important unit of the pro gramme will> be the underpass at either Eighteenth or Twenty-first streets. Later, similar passages may be put at both crossings.
 "The city hopes to have the North side viaduct ready for traffic not later than the summer of 1925 maybe earlier, since reports on the local con ditions of railroads going through Bir- mingham are so favorable"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
REPUBLICAN WOMEN ARE IN OPPOSITION Leaders Meet and Decide to Fight the Constitutional
 Amendments

Active opposition to the two amendments at a meeting of the voters of Alabama February is being planned by the members of the Women's Republican league of Alabama.
 One of the amendments bears on the qualifications of voters. The other will raise the interest from per cent to 6 per cent on $5,O0O,- 600 of the $25, 900, 900 worth of road bonds recently voted by the citizens of Alabama.
 The league decided to oppose the amendment at a meeting of the leaders of the organization held Thursday night. The meeting was addressed by F. B. Parks of Holt, $. c. Bowman of Ensley. and T. J. Kennemer of Birmingham.
 MT. kennemer talked against the amendments, MT. Parker spoke on the ssObligatiOns of Republican Women' and MT. Bowman on "RooseveIt the .Patriot.v
 Plans to have every republican man aid woman pay their poll tax and be on hand to oppose the amendments on February s were laid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
EXAMINATIONS FOR
 U. s. FIELD SERVICE

Civil service examinations will be held February Il at the federal buiid- ing for first grade service employees, according to an announcement made yesterday by R. B. Smyer. poetmaster.
 This service. MT. Smyer said. is for those who have an education, but Lave no technical speciality. It Is tho first time an examination of this kind has extend an excellent opportunity to persons with good grade and high school training to secure an entrance into federal employment
 Notice of examination has been posted. and applications may now be had at the post office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

The banquet will start at 6:3o o'clock, and will be followed at S:s0 o'clock by mass meeting.
 These distinguished visitors are en route to New Orleans, where they will attend the national executive meeting Of the organization. They will be joined in this city by Dr. Lola Taylor, presi- dent of the Birmingham club, and na- ticra vice president for Alabama. Mrs H. E. Pearce. state president. will also attend the meeting.
 Miss Phillips is the founder of the National Federation of Business and Pro- fessional Womens Clubs, and received the degree of bachelor of laws in the University of Maryland. She engaged in the practice of her profession until the late World war, when she was called to war work in New York city.
 Miss Stewart, in addition to her duties as corresponding secretary of the na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Marriage Licences

The following marriage licenses were 1ssued yesterday at the office of tho probate court:
 Psul H. Childers and Mis- Joyce vir- ginia Morby.
 Roy H. Hendrix and Miss Marceye ,Evelyn Tuggle.
 Leslie Milton Futile and Miss Loyie Ruth Marlin.
 Martin Albion Philyow and Miss Mary ElizAheth Scott.
 Bonnie Garner and Miss Johnnie AIred. Paul Trammell Sessions and Miss An- nie Elizabeth Major.
 J. ]. Haley and Miss Eula Grimes. Delvin Derie Edgar and Mrs Emma Ruth Seay.
 Frank Trero and Miss Lena Monteso
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
LOCKWOOD DANCE

The second preseason dance is to be given at Edgewood park this evening at the Inn.
 Attendance was so large at the first affair last Saturday night. and tho in- sistence of the guests 50 unanimous that the dances should be held weekly that Hugh HILL manager, has decided to comply with the request of the pa tronage Al Weinberg's orchestra hal been engaged for these weekly af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
COMMUNITY CLUB

w. J. Adams. local chairman of the campaign for the relief of the otarv- ing children of Europe, will talk to the members of the Community club this afternoon at their meeting at 12:3o o'clock in the ballroom of Inc Southern club.
 In addition several vocal selections will be rendered by Mrs Hayes Tuck CT. President Edmund Armes re- quests all members to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
s-------------- MEETING FOR MEN
 AT STRAND THEATRE

'The Tender Travellers has been selected by Dr. R. N Simpson, pastor of the First Christian church as the subject of his srmon Sunday afternoon at the srvces to be held at the Strand theater, beginning at 330 o'clock
 The Young Mems Christian associa- tion, under whose direction the ser vices are held, extends welcome to all men of the city to hear Dr. Simpsons s address. A good musical programme has been arranged, the West End quartet having agreed to render sev- eral numbers during the services,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
MISS LENA NJ. PHILLIPS

tional organization, is also chairman of the finance committee. For the past two years she has been executive secretary of the congressional committee of the re- publican national committee. She now has charge of the womens speakers bu- reau of the republican national commit tee in the eastern states
 Following the banquet mass meet ing will be held at S:30 o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel Both Miss Phillips and Miss Stewart will make talks on this occasion.
 Many reservations have already been me de for the banquet, and it is expected that several hundred members of the or ganization in Alabama will attend. The cost is $2.50 per plate and reservations must be made to Miss Mary Craven or the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad co mpany not later than Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
T. P. A. MEETING

Post B of the Travellers Protective association will hold a special meet ing tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the office of the Chamber of Commerce build ing. The meeting was called by F. O. Harvey, president. He requests every member to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
BAPTIST EDUCATORS
 MEET HERE IN 1922

The Southern Baptist Education as- sociation that has met in Nashville for some years past will meet in Bir- mingham January 25, 26 and 27, 1922, it was learned today.
 It is probable that after next year the association will make Birmingham it's regular meeting place, as the edu cation board of the Southern Baptist church is maintained here.
 The association is composed of rep resentatives from the various Baptist schools and colleges throughout the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA

The Petit Ballet Japonais." by Goublier, will be the feature number by the orchestra at the community concert at the Lyric theatre tomor- row afternoon at 3;30 o'clock. The orchestra will open the programme with the Beethoven overture, Egg mont,o followed by the Gounod-B Bach. Ave Maria" Mrs. J. J. Strickland will be the soloist, singing Robin, Robin Sing a Song" by spross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SOCIETY TO
 PRESENT 0RAT0RIO

The East Lake Choral society will present the Seven Last Words of Christ" by Dubois. Sunday. March 20, in Howard college chapel. The so- ciety will be augmented to 100 voices and win be assisted by soloists and an orchestra of 25 pieces under the direction of Gordon Erickson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
DR. HENDRIX RECOVERs

After an illness extending over two weeks. pr. w. R. Hendrix. pastor of Highlands Methodist church. has suf- ficiently recovered to be out again and will occupy the pulpit as usual to- morrow at his church.
 pr. Hendrix and the congregation of Highlands Methodist church extend hearty invitation to the public ta V orship with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PERSONAL

pr and Mrs. Percy Woodall left last night for Nashville to attend the fu- neral of Dr. WoodalPs mother. Mrs. Betty H. WoodaH. who will be buried there this afternoon, Mrs. Woodall died several days ago in San Diego where she was visiting her brother
 Bert Stiles is able to be out following recent illness at the home of his pa- rents, Judge and Mrs. J. F. Stiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Community club meets this after

Comm unity club meets this after noon at 12s3O o'clock at the Southern clubs
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson--|sUp in Mabers Room" Lyric---Kcith vaudeville and pictures. Bijou-Vaudevi1le and pictures. AIcazar-TOm Moore in "Officer 666." Trianon-WesIey Barry in "The County Fair.'
 Strand-DougIns Mclean and Doris May In "The Rockies Return.o Riato--William Russell in "The Challenge of the Law," and Buster KentOD in AOne Week."
 GaIax-warda Hawley in ''Her First EIOpcment."
 Princcss--"Pirate Gold.0 OdeOn--Serial
 Dance. Edgew0Od Park.