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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
zON|NG ORDINANCE TESTED IN COURT
Judge Locke Hears Arguments In Dexter CaSe-ReserveS
 Decision

Following the arguments on the peti- ton of George P. Dexter for an inJunc- tion to restrain the city of Birmingham, its officers and agents from enforcing the zoning ordinances as against the complainant and his employees in the chancery division of the circuit court yesterday, the case was taken under ad- visement by Judge Hugh A. Locke.
 In his argument, Fred G. Moore, city attorney, cited cases in other states where the zoning laws had been sus- tained, even when taken to the supreme court of the United States. He held that the city had the power and authority to establish residence zone and to pro- hibit the erection of any stores or other business houses in that zone. He cited many cases regarding this matter.
 c. R. Harsh, who represented MT. Dex- ter, attacked the constitutionality of the ordinances. He declared the general po- lice power could not be delegated, and that it must be specifically delegated in such a case as the zoning ordinance. Much law was cited by both attorneys in their arguments, after which Judge Locke took the case under advisement.
 The case grew out of the arrest or MT Dexter for violating the zoning ordi- nance by erecting or attempting to erect a store in the residence zone established by the city, which is Tenth avenue be- tween Fifteenth and Twentieth streets south. This is the first case to come up since the passage of the ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
LOOKING FOR RETURN
 BUSINESS FROM COAST


 Shippers expressed interest yesterday in news item from Louisville. Ky. in which R. |. McKellar. foreign freight traffic manager of the Southern rail- way, made announcement of lower ocean rates on canned goods from the Pacific coast to Mobile and New Orleans
 According to Mir. Mcclellan. the rate has been reduced from 65 cents per hum dred pounds to 50 cents per hundred pounds, which will be saving of about $4 per carload.
 Ships which are carrying Birmingham cast iron pipe, steel billets and plates and pig iron to the Pacific coast are in a position to bring back return cargoes of canned goods. Some of this business has been done by the returning ships, but 1t has not attained any pronounced volume. Shippers are inclined to believe that. with the lower rates, the return movement of canned goods should be- come correspondingly larger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
SHERIFF ID REDUCE
 FORCE OF DEPUTIES
Under Budget System Sheriff HartsfieId Cuts Force
 One-third

As result of the sheriff's depart ment being placed on monthly bud- get of $5,000 by the board of revenue last week, Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield gave notice to 10 of his deputies that their services would be dispensed with April 1. This cut will reduce the sheriff s force by one-thrd and leaves him with territory of approximately 300 square miles.
 Sheriff Hartsfield stated yesterday that it will be practically impossible to properly enforce the law over such q large territory with the force he will have. but that he and his men will do everything in their power to maintain order.
 Those who will leave the sheriff's forces are T. A. Riley, W. M. Surge, Woody Sandefer, E. w. Morris, R. k. Smith and A. L. Cleere. of the local of flee, and three from the Bessemer of flee. The selection of those from Bes- semer was left to W. T. Kemp. chief deputy in that territory. In anticipa- tion of the cut Tom Christian left the county on March 15, going with the city detective department.
 Every man in my department is ef- ficient and capable, and as a whole they have amply demonstrated their ability as officers said MT. Hartsfield. Some of them have been with me since I as sumed office more than two years ago
 We have always co-operated fully and our relations have been harmonious to a degree, and it is with much re- gret I had to let any of them go. gave this notice now in order tt allow them some time to secure/othel places. Their discharge is no reflec tion on them as officers or men. My action is made absolutely necessary by the action of the members of the boart of revenue in cutting down the appro- priation allowed my department
 According to members of the board of revenue, the reduction in expensel of the sheriff's department was made necessary by a decision of the supreme court, which ruled that every depart ment of the county must be operated within its income. Any money paid out by the treasurer in excess of tha amount will be charged to the treas urer personally as money illegally ex. pended according to the recent rl1ling q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22

The R. o. T. c. of the Birmingham, Central High school under the com- mand of Colonel Noland made a splendid showing in their annual in- spection held in Magnolia Park yester- day afternoon.
 Maj. H. R. Smalley of Atlanta, in- spcctor for the southern high schoole, who inspected the corps, said that in spite of the lack of outdoor facilities and other handicaps, the showing of Central High was well up to the standard.
 The R. o. T. C. of Central is com posed of 46o men, divided into six companies and band. The boys were dressed in regulation army uniform and presented a neat military appear ance.
 After the inspection of the cadets of Central High school Colonel No- land and Major Smalley went to Ens~ ley, where they inspected the R. O. T. c. of Ensley High school. The showing of the Ensley cadets was good and their drilling showed eff cient training, said Major Smalley. constitutes two companies and : band.
 The training of youths in the R. O. T. c. is essential to the welfare Of the country whether we have another war or not" said Mayor Smalley. In ad- dition Nto the physical training. il teaches the boys discipline and respect for order and authority which tends to make them good citizens"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
GOWN YOUR OWN HOME"

Among the merchants, real eseaee dealers. material men and others who will have exhibits at the Own Your Own Home" exposition in the Chamber of Commerce March S to April P are some of the most prominent firms m
 Thara are 4s spaces for exhibits and the greater part have been taken. Among those who have engaged space ana are already beginning the placing or tne'r axhibits are the following:
 Moore and Handley Hardware com nanv Wood Lumber company, Alaoama Horne Building and Loan association Birmingham Slag company. Messer Jonn- son Real Estate company, Jerome Tucke. Peal Estate and Insurance company Es- .tes Real Estate and Insurance company. Ianison & Co.,, Glidden varnish com nanv Estes Lumber company, Hartley Anderson. Barnett Lumber company Wimberly & Thomas Hardware com nany. Heidt Lumber company Wittichen Coal and Transfer company. Montgom- srv Real Estate and Insurance company Tacob Salie. Roper-Strauss-Ferst Tile company, First Avenue Coal and Lumbet comnany. Jenkins Lumber company, Bill Sell, Crane company. Milner Land com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
AN AFTERNOON AT
 HOME TO THE PEOPLE
By Mrs J. B. REID

Not the great big deeds, alone, make
 life sublime,
 But the little missions of love Are those which make living worth
 while
 And lift the soul above.
 Mrs. T. G. Bush bade the people well come at her home on Sunday afternoon, the occasion being part of the cele- bration of her seventieth birthday. She was assisted in the afternoons hospi- tality by all of her children, and her sister Miss Annie Williams. It was an event full of inspiration.
 Among the guests were members and ministers of all creeds. and people from all walks of life--a recognition of the beautiful, we'll spent life of one of our most beloved mothers.
 woman whose work of sympathy, of love and unselfishness has made her everybodys friend. and won her that friendship in return
 IA wonderful example has this been in our busy city, when the doors of a real home are thrown wide open to grasp the hand of the world--to say to ones fellowman, This is brotherhood, and here we come together around the family circle to speak of good fellow ship.
 Not a soul could pass out the door of Mrs. Bushs home without prayer that. her years may be many more among us. and that the example of her life may be a lasting influence. May she live long and prosper. and may the same spirit which is hers today de- who with her said, Thrice welcome scend to those among her loved ones to each of you on Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
POSTAL TREASON LAW
 IS IN FORGE AGAIN

R. B. smyer. Birmingham postmaster yesterday was in receipt of . special order from William H. Hays. Postmaster General, closing the malls to all matter printed or written, which advocates or urges treason. insurrection or forcible resistance to any law of the United States.
 Authority to enforce this law was given the postoffice department by Congress in 1917. during the war, and shortly after it's passage Postmaster Burleson pro mulgated an order rigidly enforcing 1t.
 The special order of the new Postmas- ter General will put the. old wartime order back into effect again. sAll post masters are ordered to report such mail immediately to the solicitor of the post office department for prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
WHAT THEY SAY
By BILL THOMPSON

The question was: What was your experience yesterday with the new traffic regulations and did you see anyone breaking the law?
 Where asked: On the northwest cor ner of Second avenue and Twentieth street ~ ~
 The answers were:
 Larry Simmons, jitney driver: q got by yesterday without having any trouble with the new traffic regula- tions. However. I think it's going to take about three policemen on every corner to enforce the new laws"
 ]. c. Harper, Princess theatre: T forgot once or twice yesterday, but I thought in time to keep from break ing the law. I think the women folks are the worst offenders. They do not mean to be, though. and I think they too, in time will learn
 Wallace Hendrix. bookkeeper, The Birmingham Products Manufacturing company: T didn't have any trouble with the new traffic regulations yes- terday Everybody else seemed to be going across the streets just as they pleased and so I followed suit"
 Miss Emma Mahoney, deputy clerk, United States court:6'I didn't have any trouble at all. The traffic off cer looked so fierce standing out there in the street that I just stood on the sidewalk and waited until he was ready to let me cross overf'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
". H. Stockhan1 Giues
 $1OO, 900 to Cause Of
 Christian Education

The Christian educa tionnI move ment of the Methodist church. south, was given mn impetus when William H. Stockhnm made a dona- ton of $1O0,OOO to the movement nt the annual conferenae of the Birmingham district Methodist Episcopal church, held at the East Lake Methodist churcA. Mir. Stock ham is president of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings company.
 This is the first donation to the fund of $33,00O.OOO that is to be raised by the Methodists of the south, of which the quota for the North Alabama conference is S1,3f.,0OO, from this district, and those in charge of the movement here are greatly eIatcd and en- couraged by the generous dona- ton of Mir. StOckham.
 The annual conference of the Birmingham district opened Inst night at the East Lnixe church with every church in the district repre- scented. Dr. EchOIs, presiding elder, opened the meeting, and after prayer called Bishop Cannon to the chair, who presided. Organization of the conference wns effected and Dr. E. M. Glenn was elected as secretary.
 Dr. W. G. Henry of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church preached the opening sermon using for his theme, "Christinn Educntion." Bishop Cannon spoke on the Chris tian educational movement. after which MT. StocIham made talk on the same subject and announced thnt he would give S1OO,OOO to the cause. He stated that he was glad of the opportunity to mid In this grent movement. "We need schools to train our preachers" he said,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
A., B. &A. RAILROAD IS
 APPROACHING NORMAL

The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad Is making progress daily in the placing of agencies and operation of trains, according to officials of the road
 V. E. Whitaker, superintendent of the Birmingham division, who has returned from trip over the division as far as Atlanta, reports that there has been no. ticeable improvement all along the line More men are offering for employment than the officials have places for.
 Daily meetings are held by the em- ployes who are on walk-out. F. J. Taylor, of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, is in charge of the strike in the absence of N. H. Evans. Mir Evans is in Manchester, Ga, where he was called by illness in his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
FEW FLOODED DOCS
 HAVE BEEN KILLED
 IN RABIES BATTLE
Hundreds of Stray Ours Have Been Shot-Authorities Say Fine Animals Are Cared
 for By Owners

Asked whether any really valuable logs. had been killed during the pres snt elimination campaign, Dr. J. D Bowling, health officer, declared he did not know of a single instance where dog of great pecuniary value had been destroyed by the crews o1 he health and police departments.
 He stressed the point that the crews have always used conservative measures when dogs were found with both county and city license tags.
 The same question was asked mem- bers of the delegation asking the ces- sation of dog destruction, with the answer that they could name no spec fife case. Mrs. W. N. Wood, pres ident of the Birmingham Humane so- ciety. was one of those to whom the query was put
 Five hundred dogs, mostly curs and mongrels, have been killed at the city pound since March 4, G. P. Ward, pound-keeper, declared yesterday. At the close of the day yesterday, there were about 90 dogs in the pound stalls
 Very few dogs of any value have been taken up by the dog wagon, said F. L. McMurtry, in charge of the death cage at the pound. Two or three hounds, two bird dogs and sev-
 a dogs have been taken up. With the exception of the bulldoga killed because of their viciousness. all these dogs were redeemed the same day they were taken up.
 Dogs taken up this yearS are sorry lot,'' said McMurtry. More CUTS and mong1el dogs have shown up dur ing this month than in any other year since I can remember. Persons own- ing valuable dogs are watching them.
 ssWe have established an all-time record for the killing of dogs during this month, I believe. This situation fs certainly unusual"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
CHARGED WITH MURDER

Frank Holland negro, charged with the killing of George Jefferson. negro. was arrested yesterday by officers Cart wright and williamson. Holland gave his address as 20 Eleventh street. south.
 The shooting occurred at the corner of Fourth avenue and Eighteenth street about 10 clock Sunday night. No cause had been given for the killing. but it IS believed that it was the result of quar- rel over domestic affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
TRANSPORTATION REFUND

Transportation rebate system of the Merchants and Manufacturers associa- ton of the Chamber of Commerce is be- ing taken advantage of by about half dozen out-of-town merchants every day. The following traded with members of the association and received refVnd of their transportation yesterday.
 H. s. Thompson, Bessemerj w. B. Vines, Ressemer; G. L. Love, Adams vile; s. A. Shapiro, Jasper: J. and C.. Temerson, Carvond Hill; H. F. Chappell. R. F. D., Horton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22


 Yesterday morning 1t was thought these mills would not be able to resume this week Sn nc- count of suspension of orders for export. Later in the day, however release of the orders came and it was announced that the blooming and plate mills at Fairfield would resume operations this morning.
 QUICK RECOVERY
 The news was received in indus trial circles with all the more pleasure because it followed closely after the reduction of Tennessee company operations from m sO to 50 per cent basis, announced just one week ago. Such quick recov- cry was not anticipated.
 Both the shipment of the steel rails to China and the resumption
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the pro bate judge:
 Thomas Eugene Carper. IT,. and Miss Grace Cummings.
 Arthur E. Peiz and Miss Marie B. OCallaghan.
 Charlton L. Ragsdale and Miss Bernice Gertrude Phillips.
 Frank Isom and Miss Eunice Vickery. Thomas J. King and Mrs. Minnie May Jones' Grover Cleveland Vance and Mrs. Lula Gladys Renfroe.
 Robert Austin farrell and Miss Mad cline Irene Browne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22

of operations nt the Fairfield mills issue out of Birmingham's ndvnn- tageous situation with regard to export trade.
 BESSEMER STARTS UP
 Another gratifying piece of news yesterday was the resumption at the pipe plant of the Central FOun- dry company in Bessemer. This plant has been idle for several months.
 Resumption of the pipe plant nt Bessemer was simultaneous with resumption at the plant of the Elm ory Pipe company in Anniston, fol- lowing agreement there between moIders and the operators In the matter of a wage reduction.
 The Eastman pipe shops at An niston are also scheduled for re- sumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
Gr0cerS to Meet

The final meeting for the month will be held at o'clock at the Civic Asso- citation by the Retail Grocers and Butchers association. Final action on the food show will be. taken tonight. At the last meeting a committee was appointed to look into the situation as to the feasibility of holding a food show here, and they will make their report tonight. Another important committee report to be made will be that of the grievance committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
NEW RAILWAY OFFICE

Tho Norfolk Southern railroad h the latest to establish an agency in Bir- mingham. M. A. Hardin. former com mercial agent at .Greenvilie. & C.. has been appointed commercial agent at Bir- mingham and has opened offices in room SIS, Chamber of Commerce building.
 T. M Dozier. general agent of the Nor folk Southern. headquarters at Atlanta, came over to install Mir. Hardin and Q. L. Bum. manager of the Chamber of Commerce, assisted him in securing an office for MT. Hardin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
KlWANlANS STAGE
 POETRY CONTEST

Inspired by the balmy bRaezes of the
 spring-time, Kiwanians are to plunge into a poetry contest at their luncheon this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Southern club. Drs E. A. and H. N. Donahoo will be judges of the contests. The att
 tendance prize. given by Charles Jones. IT,. will be diverted to the 'caase' and made the poetry prize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
SAVINGS WANTS ID REACH
 DISTANT WORKER
Local Office ContempIates Serving Wage Farmer Each Pay Day In the Outlying
 Districts of Birmingham
ny WILLIAM THOMPSON

Postoffice officials, are perfecting a plan which, when completed, will en- able wage earners whose places of employment are 10 and 20 miles away from the city to make deposits in the postal savings division of the post office the same day they receive theip pay envelopes.
 These plans came to light yester- day afternoon and were verified by Ed Norman, assistant postmaster here, who said he had been working upon them for some time.
 Recently, MT. Norman states, he was in conference with several officials and paymasters of manufacturing and in :. dustrial concerns in the Birmingham district with the idea of finding some way in which the benefits to be de- rived from the postal savings depart ment could be brought to the attention of employees.
 OUTLYING SERVICE
 It was pointed out according to MT. Norman, that many of the mines and several manufacturing plants are To- cated several miles out from the city. These people, he stated, spend their weekly salaries simply because there is no bank or anyone in the neighbor- hood to encourage them to save.
 MT. Norman states that if the plans which rostotljce officials are working upon are completed soon, a representa- tive of the postal savings department will be on hand when the people are paid off to encourage them to save at least small part of their salaries.
 The total amount of deposits made by local people through the postal savings department here is $209,580 representing an increase of $5,000 since the first of the year.
 When the new plan Is explained to the people who work in the mines and shops a good distance from Birming- ham," says MT. Norman, T am sure the savings will be greatly increased.
 ARRANGE ACCOMMODATIONS
 Where these people work there are no savings banks and the money jus seems to drift away from them. With a representative of the postal savings department there at the time they are paid off they will not miss a dollar Or so at the time and soon they will have healthy bank account
 The postal savings department pays per cent interest, too, and it is the strongest banking institution in the world. The money can be withdrawn at any time and is always safe from any legal attachment. Uncle Sam is doing this because he wants his peo- pie to save"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
Decatur Hotel Raided

Decatur. March N.-(SpeciaL )-The management of the Lyons hotel was placed under bond by officers following raid on the hostelry which Is said by officers to have netted about 12 gallons of prohibited liquors. The officers par ticipating in the raid were Sheriff J. ". May. Deputies Halbrooks. Wiley and Hardy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
BROKEN FAITH IS CHARGED BY TWO
 IN DOG KILLING
Say Commissioners Promised Suspension Until Committee of Five Could Present
 Matter to City Board
MEDICAL soCITEY

Unanimous indorsement of the city commissions antirabies cam paign and the present method of combating what was characterized as the worst epidemic of rabies in the history of Alabama" was voiced in resolutions adopted last night at the meeting of the Jeffer- son County Medical society at the Civic Association.
 'The society considers the CT forts of the city none too radical the disease being uncomfortable unless strenuous measures are used" the resolutions state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
Woodside Is Speaker By AssOciated PFess

Mobile. March 1.-Capt Robert C.. Woodside, commander of the Veterans of Foreign wars. with headquarters in Pittsburg. addressed meeting of ovef- seas men here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
METAL WORKS RESUME; i. FAIRFIELD, BESSEMER,
 AN1NISTON GET GOING
IT. C. Blooming Plate Mills Running-Export Business Starts Fairfield-Bessemer Foundry Fires Up-An- niston Dispute Settled-Orders for Output Re
 eased-B Birmingham District Waking Up
By RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

the heels floating oooO
 steel rails down the Warrior for China the gratifying news that the blooming mills of Fairfield on the western
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22

.'nnd the best way to get them is to build them ourselves"
 Prolonged applause greeted MT. Stockham's announcement and many expressions of gratitude were made by those in charge of the movement here for the hand some and generous donation to the educational fund.
 The conference will he continued this morning when the reports of the churches fin the district will De made. Dr. B. T. Wnitcs of the Walker Memorial church will preach the sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-22
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
. I,ch.oa of fhe Busfness and

Cabinet luncheon of the Business and Professional Women's club at 1 o'clock in the cafe of the association. Kiwanis club luncheon at l o'clock. Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre-Robert B. Man tell and Genevieve Hamper in "Ham- let.n
 Lyrfc--Keitk vaudeville and pie tures.
 Loevv's Bijou--vaudeville and pic- tures.
 Tri.non--D. W. Grsffith's "The Love FIower."'
 AIcazar-tTt's a Great Life.s Strand-CIara Kimball Young, in &Hush."
 GaIax-fsHeliotrope."
 RiaIto-Marshau Neflan's "The Rivers End.1
 Odeon-Comedy and serial drama. Princess-Comedy and serial drama. Miles School of Dancing-Dancing from Q to IF.