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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
WOMEN ID OPEN
 POLL TAX BOOTHS
For Convenience of ProSpec- tive Voters Women Will Col
 Iect Poll Tax at Stores

Members of the Birmingham League of Women Voters and the women of the Birmingham Trades Council will conduct booths downtown where the voters may pay their poll tax beginning today and lasting through until the first of Feb ruary.
 The league booth will be located at Ioyeman, Joseph and Loeb and the trades council booth will be located at Drennens Dry Goods store. Deputy col lectors will be placed at each of the sub stations and the provisions which are being made in Jefferson county for the first time is expected to relieve con jestion at the county court house con- siderably.
 This special provision is being made for the convenience of the women voters and it is up to us to show James E. Hawkins, tax collector, that We appre- ciate his courtesy, by taking advanta ge of it." said Mrs. Jack Bowron, state chairman of the Alabama League of Women voters Beginning this nora ing the booths will be open to serve the public every day ana Noters are utBcu to come early and help lessen the con- lection which is bound to occur on the iasl few days before the time is up.
 ,..The booths are not only established to serve women. Men voters are also urged to come and pay their Doll tax, The idea is to get as many persons as pyss le re registered in these last fea da. $ or .s.ii sry.'
 The poll tax tooths will be open durins the stores hours, from s:30 in the morn inc to the closing hour at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
FINANCING BONDS CALL ID ALL MASONS
Workers Report Good Progress in Sale of Bonds--Inter-
 esting Incidents

Committees canyassing for the sale or the half million dollar Masonic temple bonds are stressing the point that the financing of the new temple is call to every Mason in the district. It is but another way of emphasizing the slogan "A bond for every Mason
 An enthusiastic dinner was held at the various team workers were the par
 ticipants. Various speakers reported their progress and experiences as the canvass went on. The reports were very incomplete, but upward of $125,000 was indicated sold by those present
 Frank c. Shepherd, general chairman of the drive, presided last night and
 the speakers included: R. B. Watts, T.
 0. Smith Joe H. Loveman, A. J. Me- Rimmon of Pratt City, who reported S5,750 from 26 persons seen. Rou Os-
 born of West End, Mir Thomas of
 Thomas, M E. Morris, who reported
 that he had seen sS people and had sold
 $S,300; Herbert J. Baum, Dr. Vance and
 Henry Hiden.
 Telegrams were read from Aron Grimes of Sheffield. who said the sale was going good;" pr. Murphy of Gads- den, who reported fine progress, and pr. | J. U. Ray of Woodstock. "One case was reported today of a man over 80 years old" said w. A. Cur rie vice chairman. "who is almost blind and who appeared to need assistauce instead of being able to give it. He said he had never in his life failed to re- spond when a Masonic duty confronted him. and he wanted a $100 bond. "Another interesting case was when a man not a Mason stopped a canvass ling team and asked if non Masons could buy the bonds. When told that they were not being solicited. but that fhere was nothing against their subscribing, the man figured with his wife a min ute and said, We want $10000 worth 1" It is these incidents of the campaign and the spirit being shown by the team workers that are impressing us all so strongly with the certainty of ultimate success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
.DR. STUART SPEAKER
 AT EXCHANGE CLUB

The True Ideals of a Civic Luncheon Club was the subject of an address by Dr. George Stuart To the members of the Exchange club at I o'clock at the Southern club yesterday.
 Himself a member of the Rotary club for four years while in another city, pr. Stuart told of the organization of that club and the Exchange club, both of which are now about the ideals which commended strongly the ideals which had actuated the leaders in the forma : ton of these two clubs and showed how such organizations were eXerting a splendid influence for good upon the lives of thousands of members through out the country
 There are three sides to the life of every we'll balanced man--business. so- cial and ethical" said Dr. Stuart "Friends are the greatest asset any man can have, and he appreciates this fact more and more as he grows older. The larger company of friends man has the larger his life will be. But remem Der that Friendship is not based upon |profit When men try to make financial gain out of friendship. they very soon lose their friends"
 Maclin F. Smith, chairman of the pro- gramme committee, announced that in the future, one member of the club would make a four minute speech at each meeting. aequainting the members with interesting facts and information about his business. It was announced also that the committee is arranging for ladies' day at an early date and that plans are being made for an exceptional programme on that occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
SET OF CHIMES FOR
 HIGHLANDS CHURCH

Before the next Christmas holidays. Why the Chimes Rang" will be an ap- propriate sentiment which will be voiced by the membership of the Highlands Methodist church as by that time it is the purpose of the church to complete the tower and have the chimes, which have been contributed by member of the congregation, whose name is un- known to any one, installed
 Dr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of High lands Methodist church, made the an- nouncement last Suday morning just previous to the service, and said in sub stance:
 s'Already the large sum of money re- onired to purchase a new and modern set of chimes has been placed In bank by member of the Highlands Method ist church for the purpose of installing this addition to the church. The propo- sition of the donor is that the tower on the church be prepared and completed for the installment of the chimes and this the board of stewards will take up at once and it is hoped that by the end of this year the tower will be completed and the chimes installed"
 Dr.~Hendrix further commented upon the fact that Highlands Methodist church would have the distinction of be- ing the only church in Birmingham 10 possess chimes and that on Sunday morning and Sunday evening and on | Wednesday evening prior to the mid week prayer meeting service, and on all other appropriate occasions the mes sage of the chimes would be gentle and beautiful reminder of the goodness and greatness of Gods love and mani fold kindness to the children of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
IS HELPING TO BRING
 NEW FACTORIES HERE

C w Green, indusirial agent of me Frisco system with headquarters at St. Louis is also industrial commissioners Of the Birmingham Belt railroad' which serves industrial Birmingham, making connections between ware houses and the trunk lines He ls conducting an extensive advertising campaign in leading trade journals calling attention 10 the advantages Of manufacturing sites in the Birmns- ham district.
 MT. Green is among the gentlemen attending the family gathering of the high Frisco officials and its repre- sentatives in various parts of the country now being held in this ;ity. He says:
 We are now advertising in one or the largest trade journals in the coun> try the advantages of Birmingham and the excellent locations on our Birming- ham Belt Line railroad for large man ufacturing plants of all kinds, ware houses. wholesale houses. assembling plants, oil stations, etc, because the Birmingham district furnishes a large supply of the highest grade of ra~ material, abundance of fuel and labor conditions are good.
 I've call the attention of those seeking locations to the prosperous condition of plants now operating in this district"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
NO AUTHORITY FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
Judge Locke Grants Injunction Restraining City in Water
 Works Contract Election

Ratification of the contract between the city of Birmingham and the Bir- mingham Water Works company will not be submitted to the voters of this city on January "A.
 Temporary injunction restraining the city commission and the election com mission from holding an election for this purpose was granted yesterday by Judge Hugh A. Locke in the chancery division of the circuit court.
 This restraining order was issued fol- lowing the hearing of arguments on the petition for an injunction filed several days ago by Charlie Barber Judge Locke ruled that neither city nor cleo ton commission was empowered to call a special election for such purpose, and that the commission had no au- thority to pay out money to cover the expense of such an election.
 The contentious of MT. Barber that the laws of Alabama do not empower the commission to call an election to pass upon a contract because by so do- ing it is delegating to the voters the legislative authority invested in the commission alone, were upheld by the ildpe in his decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
ARMY CALLING FOR
 GUARD INSTRUCTORS

An opportunity to apply army train ing received men who rose to com missoned rank during the war IS am nounced by the war department
 A number of sergeant instructors are needed for infantry and field artillery to be enlisted for the regular army, but detailed at once to duty with national guard units.
 The newly adopted system of army schools has taken so many 'non-coms for instructors in trades or educational subjects that the quota available Tor military instructors in national guard units is depleted. and it is necessary to go outside the army and recruit the lat ter class direct from previous service men.
 Only men qualified to take sergeants' rank are wanted. The pay is $46 per month with additions for rations, quar- ters and heat, which will bring the total income to about $120 per month, besides and equipment, which are fur nished by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
MILLER TEST|F|ES
 ON ORSO KILLING Expect Conclusion of Argu- ments This Afternoon-TriaI
 Began Monday

Arguments in thescase of J. B, Miller former sheriff of Clay county, on trial flor his life on charge of murder. will be concluded this morning.
 This case has been on trial before Judge H. P. Heflin in the criminal division Of the circuit court since Monday after noon. The defendant is charged with kill ing his son-ln-law. Joseph Orso, several months ago.
 The jury nearing the case visited the scene of the shooting, 1926 Sixth avenue, south, yesterday and viewed the prem ises The case will probably go to the Jury by noon today.
 Shortly before noon yesterday Miller took the stand in his own behalf and told the jury all of the circumstances leading up to the final encounter. He then described the shooting in which Orso was killed. According to the testi- inony of the defendant, for some time Orso had been mistreating his wife, who was Miller's daughter, and following m assault on her by Orso, in which she was severely beaten Miller stated that he had Orso arrested. He declared at that time Orso threatened to kill him as we'll as his daughter if they had him arrested. The defendant testified that on the day of the shooting he had gone to visit a neighbor, who lived next door to Orso. and that as he stepped up on the porch Orso ordered him to go home, and with threat reached in his hip pocket, where upon the defendant fired at him several times, killing him.
 Many witnesses have been examined in this case. Practically the entire after noosa was devoted to the argument Of counsel for the state and defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
ANDREWS
 CLAIMED BY DEATH
Popular Insurance Man Suc- cumbs to Brief Illness.
 Funeral Yesterday

Funeral services for Steele Andrews, widely popular Birmingham busi- ness man, were conducted yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock from the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Andrews, 1406 Twenty-first street, south. Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church. officiating The remains were conveyed to Flemisburg, Ky. the birthplace of the deceased, for interment
 News of the death of MT Andrews came as shock to his hundreds of friends here. His sunny disposition. his jovial manner, his kindness of heart had made him favorite with all his numerous acquaintances.
 Born at Flemisburg August g. 1887, Mir. Andrews was educated at Centre college, Danville, Ky. coming to Bir- mingham in 1906. He engaged in the insurance business here. having been connected with A. A. Adams & Co.,. insurance, for number of years. He was a member of the Country club.
 Surviving relatives include the par ents, a brother, Watson Andrews, and an aunt. Miss Bessie Sudduth, all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
C. AUSTIN DIVERTED.
 BOOTLEGGERS THRIVE
The bootleggers are in luck.

The bootleggers are in luck
 Purveyors of .'shinny," white mule, made overnight. Lightning" and vari- ous other illegal connections, which in- ebriate but do not cheer are profiting by the assignment of Chief Connie Austin's law enforcement squad to tine coal mining district, where they are constantly on duty
 These liquor vendors are enjoying q limited immunity from detection by the state constabulary. for their goings and comings are only of secondary impor- tance to the larger task of preserving order in Jasper and the other troubled sections.
 Attractions of the liquor laws are being reported daily to Chief Austin, it was stated yesterday at his headquarters here, but he has no available men to follow up these complaints.
 "One lady called us Saturday night and insisted that we break up a blind tiger which she had spotted, and seemed aggriered when the situation was ex- plained to her. it was stated Never theless. the force is too limited to attend tc such things just at this time. We win be back on the old job later on, the officers said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20

Citizens of the city and county are facing the menace of small pox epidemic unless they take every pre- caution to prevent it's spread, ac- cording to Dr. J. D. Bowling. city health officer.
 There are in the county today over 50 cases of smallpox and others are befrg reported every day At present a3out i5 os these cases are iscia'eu at the rtss house,
 Tn all instances, except those where people have no homes and no place to stayl the smallpox cases will be isolated and cared for in ther own homes, pr. Bowling stated.
 Vaccination of all persons who have not recently been successfully vac einated is urged by the city health officer. Birmingham and Jefferson county, he states. have the largest number of cases which have occurred in the city since the last epidemic 2iz years ago.
 A number of complaints have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
should either adopt or reject the or dinance
 OBSTRUCTION TACTICS

should either adopt or reject the or dinance,
 OBSTRUCTION TACTICS
 Even though the commission knew undoubtedly there would be those who would not favor the contract for va rious reasons, it was never considered within the range of probability that anyone would attempt to prevent the people from fair and full expression as to whether they desired the con tract However, shortly after the adoption of the ordinance notice was served on the commission that the election would be enjoined, and this was done. The injunction was filed in the chancery court and the chancel- Tor has decreed that the city cannot legally hold this election. The com mis sion is therefore estopped from submitting this question direct to the people, as it had hoped and preferred.
 Neither can the matter be sub mitted by the initiative. as the initia- tive clause in the commission act does not refer to ordinances of this charac- ter Finding that there was no means left to get this matter before the people for their approval or rejection. the commission repealed ordinance No. 72l-C, adopting in it's stead ordinance No T31-C, containing all the provisions of ordinance No. TZ1-C except that part of it providing for it's ratification by the people, the provisions of which section have been declared illegal
 TO SAVE EXPENSE
 Tn calling the election as they did, the commissioners hoped to save the public the expense and the trouble of going through the legal formalities in- cident to calling an election them selves, which involves the preparation and circulation of petitions and the certification of these petitions before notary public. and 1t was hoped that no obstructive tactics would be re- sorted to by any citizen. But the commissioners could not control this situation, and the litigation which was instituted served to make impos- sible the simple and effective means that had been decided upon for letting the people pass on the matter How ever. the way for such a vote is still open to the people, and by their own action they can accomplish what the commissioners themselves sought to accomplish The law giving them this right being so clear, 1t is unlikely that even the most radical obstruc- tionist will seek to prevent the people acting in their own behalf in this ma.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
HEARINGS ARE
 SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

An important hearing is taking place in Nashville today with regard to the proposed increase in class rates from Birmingham and Montgomery to Ono and Mississippi river crossings
 Birmingham is represented by 0. L.. Bum, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce, who is resisting the pro- posed raise.
 The interstate commerce commission has suspended the raise to April l4 pending hearing. and this hearing is talk ing place today before commissioner in Nashville.
 From Nashville, Mir. Bum will go to Atlanta, where another hearing will be had of the Gadsden case. That city seeks to have an equalization of freight rates from the northern gateway. Birming- hams traffic bureau is intervening not to keep Gadsden from having an eQuaiiza- tion, but to prevent the equalization from beiivx based on a raise in rates to Bir- min gham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
ATHLETIC EXHIBITION

The Young Mems Christian association has rendered it's large and well-equipped gymnasium to the Young Wornen's Chris tian association for their annual public exhibition of athletic work the evening of Thursday, January e7s at S:30 o'clock.
 Pupils of 27 classes. under the instruc- tion of Miss Lily May Wolfram and Mrs. c. c. Downey. will take part in the ex- hibition, which is open 70 the public free of charge. The classes consist of ma irons. business and professional women and high school girls and juniors. The rsr,,lar work of the physical department V iigll,e exhibited. which includes dpmbeY exercises. wand drills, club swingipg And other athletic exhibits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
Citizens Facing Small Pox
 Epidemic Says Dr. Doubling

coming in to the city hall that chil- dren from families where smallpox is isolated have been allowed to at tend school. pr. Bowling stated yes- terday that if the children had been successfully vaccinated they could not be kept from attending school He is urging all parents to have their children vaccinated.
 Precautions of quarantine and is- olation have little effect on the spread Of smallpox, said Dr. Bowling vaccination is the only immunity and that makes the prevention of the spread practically certain. I want to urge all people, old and young who have not successful scar. to be vac- cinated at once"
 A recent inspection in the schools, according to Dr. Bowling. showed that 50 per cent of the children in the three lower grades had not been suc- cessfully vaccinated This condition he believes should be remedied inn mediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
"WHY BIRMINGHAM"

Why Birmingham" the attractive A- page booklet to be issued by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, will go to press within the next few days. The second proofs were returned to the printer to- day by Paoii Smith, secretary of the junior chamber. The booklet is de- signed to present to manufacturers seek ing a new location the claims of the Birmingham district for their considera- finr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
NEW COAL COMPANY

Papers of incorporation were filed in the office of J. P. Stiles, judge of pro- Abate, yesterday by the Rogers-Talty Coal company with an authorized capital stock of s100.000. The new concern will begin business with $S6, ,250 of the capital Rock paid in.
 Officers are c. P. Rogers. Jr., of Morris. president G. F. Talty, vice president; w A. Rogers, treasurer, and R- A. Mason. secretary. In addition to khe officers the following are the d- Rectors: F. M Lewis, H. M. Hobbie and G D. Dean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
AERONAUTS TO MEET

Notices mailed yesterday call for an or ganization meeting of the Alabama Aero nautical society, to be held at the Cham
 The notices are being sent out by Lieus. c. w. Tyndall. who is actively engaged in the formation of the society, the pur- pose of which is to foster aeronautics in the state. At this meeting officers of the society will be chosen and the in- corporation authorized.
 One of the aims of the new organiza- tion is to promote the establishment of an air mail route from Chicago to Bir- m1inghaan A similar route was recently authorized from New York to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-20
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM
December 29, lSZ
 RE SOuRCES

Farm Extention Workers in confer enee at TutwiIcr.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jeffcrson--.Adam and Eva" Lyric--keith vaudeville and pictures Loew,s Bijou--vaudevilIe and pic- xures.
 AIcazar-Basi Kings "Earth- knmnd."
 Trian0n--.sTbe Jack Knife Man, tnnd Harold Lloyd, in "Numbcr, Plense.' Strand--WalIace Reid. in 'The Charm SchO0I.-
 GaIax "I'he Law of the Yukon" Rialto-Bert Lytell in ''The Mislead- Sng Lady,"
 Princess-"Bride 13.v M Odeon-aThe Mystery of 13.'