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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
K|WAN|ANS ENJOY
 STUNT LUNCHEON
Alex City Club Has Comedy, Songs and Dancing on
 Program

Alexander City December 21.- Especial )-The Kiwanis club of Alex ander City at it's regular weekly luncheon today had one of the most interesting luncheons in the history of tho club.
 The stunt committee secured the services of six of the members of the John B Williams Stock company, who are at present playing a the Strand theatre in this city. The program consisted of several musical numbers. including a violin solo, piano and saXophone, song by male quartet. and dancing. Every minute of the program was thoroughly enjoyed as shown by the applause that greeted each performance.
 Ralph J. Morgan, representing the Alabama Farm Bureau federation. made a talk to the club, outlining the program to be carried out when Tal- lapoosa and Coosa counties are or ganized at meeting to be held in Alexander City December 30. His talk was enjoyed by all merchants and business men present and they promised their cooperation In build ing up the organization for West Tal- lapoosa and Coosa counties
 The attendance Of the Kiwanls club in Alexander City Is splendid eonsid- ering the business depression. At to- days luncheon there were 54 present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
DANGERS PLAN FOR
 MIDNIGHT FROLIC

Cracking flames from the logs in the massive fire-places. music by Mamie Smiths jazz hounds, vocal se- lections by the Norfolk jazz quartet. the Inn decorated with Christmas colors, vari-colored lights that wink. the interior of the Inn a blaze of warmth and glory, becoming the joy seekers, and dancing from 10:30 until a. m.-thats the holiday pro- gram planned at Edgewood Park for Friday night, when the big midnight frolic, the most prstentious ball of the holiday season will be staged for Birmingham society set, and for the college set. home for the Yuletide.
 It will probably be the most gala night the park has ever enjoyed. Walter D. Bohan presents the Mamie Smith attractions for Birmingham s white people. These attractions en- tertained q capacity house at the Jefferson theatre last Monday night, and after much persuasion, and the placing of a big guarantee, Mir Bo- han induced the jazz hounds and the Norfolk quartet to make music for Friday nights big dance. Con fetti battles. serpentine showers, and noise-makers will contribute to the carnival holiday spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
STACK ID BLOW IN MONDAY
Alabama Starts Year With Thirteen Active Furnaces
 to Five July First

News from Sheffield is that the Hattie Ensley blast furnace of the s-Sheffleld Steel and Iron com pany will be put in blast next Mon day. This is week ahead of first schedule.
 This blast furnace. being nearer the competitive market in the east and middle west, enjoys a lower freight rate on its product, and is es- pecially well placed to sell in that territory.
 Sloss- Sheffield company has been non productive of iron for several months, meanwhile working off large accumulation of pig iron on yards that was sold at high prices. When the Sheffield furnace blowns in, active stocks in Alabama will be as follows:
 Four of Tennessee comapny on basic; three of Woodward Iron and one each of Alabama. Republic, Cen tral Iron and Coal and Sloss-S Shef- field on merchant iron; and furnaces of Thomas Iron company and Shelby Iron company on charcoal iron. This will be a total of four on basic, seven on foundry and two on charcoal, and a grand total of 13, compared with five on July last.
 Pig iron and steel makers look for earlier resumption of buying than customary after January l.
 Pipe shops expect very good busi- ress in 1922 following the easier money that Is enabling the sale of municipal bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

Following hearty meal prepared and served by the auxiliary members, Santa Claus distributed gifts from a massive Christmas tree to every old soldier of the Confederate states who was present.
 Frank s. White acted as toastmas- ter, The address of welcome was made by Mrs. G. w. Martin and was responded to by J. M. Robinson. who was eloquent in his praise of the women of the south during and fol- lowing the war of the sixties. Mrs II. l. Bumstead, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, and J. W. May. commander of the camp, responded followed by Judge William Brandon.
 Intrepid Soldicry
 These badges which you wear are not emblems of knighthood or the chiYalry Of royalty, but a tribute to the most intrepid soldiery the world has ever known said Judge Brandon in his address to the veterans. follow Ing the Christmas distribution.
 Alabama now needs that spirit of the old Confederate soldier who after Appomatox. came home, sacrificed. saved and gave his blood to help this commonwealth to the pre-eminent place it now occupies, as flower in the statehood of our country.
 T hope that the future will bring us back to the day of the old south the day of traditions, when We lived in unity.
 T want to pay tribute 10 the great generals of the south. who have marked their places in history, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
BUSINESS COLLEGE
 IS FOR HENRY FORD

Indorsing Henry Ford's offer to the government for Muscle Shoals, the Spencer Ellis Business college has written letters to Alabama's repre- sentatives and senators asking them to do all they can to favor the prop osition.
 The letter follows:
 We the pupils of the Spencer Ellis Business college, whose roster of pu- pills shows that every southern state is represented in our college, wish to urge you to do your utmost to put over the Ford proposition. As southerners in close proximity to Muscle Shoals, we feel that no en- terprise could be launched that would mean half so much to all our peo- pie as the development of that won derful plant.
 We know your ability and realize that your position gives you a won derful influence in Washington, and we are counting on you to throw your whole power in favor of that proposition.
 With best wishes, we are, your friends, collectively,
 SPENCER ELLIS BUSINESS COL
 LEGE PUPILS.
 IS. A. ELLIS. President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
MEETING CALLED FOR
 ALL EX-SERVICE MEN

A meeting of all ex-service men in the Birmingham district has been called for tonight at the instigation of the executive committee of the American Legion. The meeting will be held in the ballroom at the Hill man hotel at o'clock.
 Addresses will be made by promi- nent men of the city relative to the work that is being done for the ex- service men by the legion and the work that has been done in the past
 Every ex-service man in the city is urged to be present as a splendid program has been arranged. Legion members are urged to bring all ex- service men whom they know to the m meeting, the point being stressed that the meeting is not for legion- aires alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

pairing that portion already there. which will be removed to place the car line. The city has 10 years In which to pay this money, which, 1t is stated, will amount to sS,00o.
 When this additional property is obtained the street from property line to property line will be G5 feet, and it will give roadway of 40 feet after the sidewalk Is placed.
 Work will be started at once oh the two blocks along Thirty sixth street which was stopped when this controversy arose, and. according to MT. Beatty, the cars will be ready for operation by January 15. He stated that the ties on practically all of the distance had been placed and the laying of the rails would De started very soon. In his opinion the paving will be completed as soon as the car line is placed and both will be ready about the same time.
 Members of the commission feel that ths,sa ction will meet with the approval of all residents of that sec ton of the city and the committee from the Junior Chamber of Com merce which appeared at the meet ing and protested against the plac- ing of this car line in the center of the street unless it was widened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
WANT GLEN IRIS
 ROUTE SHORTER
Mayer Claims Twice Business Can Be Done by Jitneys
 Under Plan

Asking that the city shorten the route the Glen Iris jltneys are re- qeired to go in order that they may Gouble the number of passengers hauled. Ben A. Mayer, 1920 Tenth avenue, south, appeared before the city commission at an adjourned rreeting yesterday morning.
 He stated that he represented the citizens on Tenth avenue between Fifteenth and Eighteenth streets, which section 6f the city. he stated, was inhabited by the working popu- tion. He stated that approximate ly 5000 people living in that vicinity worked downtown and were hauled every morning and every evening As the case now is these people must ride out 10 the end of the Glen Iris line in order 10 ride a jitney. he stated.
 What these residents want s to be able to get down to work in the morning and back home in the after noon, he said.
 In his opinion this route could be cut and 1t would allow the jitneys to haul twice the number of passen- gers and would be a great conven- fence to the public which they served
 Commissioner Interested
 D. E. McLendon, president of the commission, thanked MT. Mayer for appearing before the board and as sured him the commission would try to work out some plan whereby this might be done.
 Resolutions were passed appropri- ating $1,500, or that portion of the amount necessary, to place the hang ars at Roberts flying field. It was stated that the city agreed to fur nish the labor to handle this matter and this sum was appropriated for the work
 The report of W J. Wynn. city attorney. on the water works refer endum was submitted and ordered filed.
 One fire hydrant and two arc lights were ordered installed in East Thomas and one Mazda light in Ems ley.
 F. IT. Hewlett was, appointed watchman at Avondale park at sal ary of s100 per month. This appoint ment is effective December 16.
 A letter from B. ll. Mckinley ask ing for an extension of the sanitary sewer two blocks west of Forty ninth street so that the Avondale ne- gro school could have sewer connec- lions was referred to the commits sioner of streets.
 An ordinance prohibiting profess sional bondsmen from hanging around the city jail and recorders court was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

to tho private who wore the gray and now lays in some unknown grave.
 WomanRood of south
 Ana to the womanhood in whose breasts resounded emotions compar- able to the boom of the cannon at Gettysburg. Some day 1 trust a mon ument will be erected at our capital to the motherhood of the old Con federacy as companion memorial to the confederate veteran monument now there.
 History has repeatedly shown the valor and soldiery of the south and that great leadership which has brought victory to our country. Joe Wheeler, an Alabamian, led the charge up San Juan hill in Cuba, and in France We need only to look to General Robert Lee Bullard, a son of veteran of the south"
 During the lunch entertainment was provided by songs and music. Miss Matte Lou Burns, accordionist Miss Lenore Dickinson and Mrs. L.. E. Thompson. pianists Miss Lorens Lawley. Miss Marguerite Antwine. Miss Bonnie Howard. Miss Jessie Cashwell and Miss Lola May Hoft- man. vocalists, and Miss Christine Rogers, readers. were those on the Pi us aHls iNsN Ji A. Bryan offered the blessing preceding the meal
 Veterans Present
 santa Claus from Pizitz had a gift from the tree for every veteran pres ent. including:
 pr. J. W. Barkley j. l.. Fletcher. W. A. Bray. A. W. Hilton. D. l.. Bridges. J. T. Boatrite. B. E. Jackson, P. E. Daniel, R. F. Lacey J. E. Hew- lett, T. A. Lacey, B. J. Munkers. Zen Thompson. NJ. S. Miller. R. G. wo- mack. A. c. oxford, c. w. Powell, W. B. Parks. Frank $. White, Daniel Payne, J. P. Moncrief. R. H. Me- Daniel. R. k. Wigglns, R. II. Mccall lum. T. s. McCalley. T. w. Roe. J. NJ. Robinson, B. F. McGee, W. A. Newton. N. w. Howell. Sr. S. A. Best, A. B. Hendrix, W. NJ McRae. J. II. Bailey, A. M South, c. s. Kearley, c. R. Whit tle W. o. Porter. J. H. Johns T. N. Martin, J. C. Wood. R. ]. Hewitt, J. NJ. DowndS, J. O. Wright, J. H. Coving- ton J. B. Benks, J. Bridges and J. W. May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
CITY TREE NEEDS
 MORE DONATIONS
Children Will Miss Municipal Santa Claus Unless Funds
 Are Forthcoming

Funds for the municipal Christmas tree continue to grow. Yesterday s162 was received by the finance com mittee. of which Evans Dunn is chair man.
 Unless some speed is shown In con tributing to this fund many little children will not have any Christmas. Mir. Dunn stated Up to the present time the committee is falling short of the amount necessary to buy the candy. nuts and fruit for the children.
 The committee of women were busy yesterday packing the bags for the children. Several hundred were filled. There are still a large number yet to be filled and any firm or indi- vidual wishing to contribute fruit, candy or nuts to this cause is urged to confer with the committee imme- diately
 Among contributions received yes terday were the following:
 LEtude de Art club, $5; Junior Chamber of Commerce, $25: Operative Plasterers and Cement Flnishers. s5; Qui Vive club, s2,50; Moulders' union No. 255. s; Roger Snyder. s5; ". II. Price, B. Heber Candy company. s10; city employees, $l0150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22


 For the past two weeks thls ques- tion has been live one and num- Der of citizens In the vicinity of Twelfth avenue and Thirty sixth street have protested against allow ing the car line a4ong this street, which is only so feet wide. It was pointed out that it was one of the most popular thoroughfares in the city, and with car line in the cen ter or this roadway it would be most dangerous, as many accidents have occurred at that intersection during the past.
 At a meeting of the commission Tuesday afternoon resolution was adopted requiring the company to place the car line along the west side of the street. However, a confer ence was held yesterday morning, and at the conclusion of it the com mission decided to buy 15 feet addi- tional and make the street wider. Official action will be taken at the meeting of the commission Tuesday afternoon.
 To Purchase Property
 According to the agreement the iaEd Is purchased from the Birming- ham Realty company, and they will finance the work of paving this ad- ditional strip of street as well as re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

Among the largest amounts eX- pended during the past year are as follows: Board of education for the operation of the city schools, $1,31S, 67O.S4; police department, s3O7,1949s; fire department s456,07{29; health department. $sss19.54. Interest on general city bonds amounted to S4s5 05l.67. Outstanding general city bonds on October 1, 1921, were Se,494.- 100 according to the report. This is a comparatively small bonding in- debtedness for a city the size of Bir- mingham, MT. Taylor stated, when compared to other cities throughout the country of the size of Birmlng- ham as shown by the census report compiled by the federal government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
Elmer Smith Does Not
 Like the Big Trade

Cleveland, December 21-Elmer Smith, outfelder of the Cleveland Americans. traded with two other Cleveland players to Boston for John CStuffy") McInnes. said today he would fight the Cieveland's clubs de- cislon to send him to second division team.
 Roger Peckinpaugh, who played shortstop and explained the New York Americans last year. today said he was stunned by the news that he had been included in a trade between New York and Boston. Peckinpaugh charges that he was made the goat" in the deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
NEGRO WAS VICTIM OF AMMAN, SAYS CORONER

Formal investigation will he held today by Coroner J. D, Russum into the death of Nose Parker, negro. whose dead body was found in his yard at 105 Tennessee street Titus- Vile, yesterday morning with his head split open, apparently by an ax, according to the coroner.
 According to information received by the coroner the negro had ap- psrently been killed by someone who had attempted robbing his house, as shotgun, pistol and several other articles were found to be missing from the house where the negro is said to have lived alone. It is pre- sumed that the negro came upon the intruder who killed him when he saw he was discovered. From appear ances of the body. the coroner stat ed. the negro had been dead for sometime when found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
KILLING OF ALLEGED NEGRO BURGLAR IS
 HELD JUSTIFIABLE

Verdict of justifiable homicide was rendered yesterday by Coroner J. D. Russum following conclusion of an investigation into the death of Percy Johnson, negro, who was shot and killed by T. l.. Shoot, negro watch. man for the store of Nose Hill at Fossil mines, near Powderly, early yesterday morning while the negro is alleged to have been boring his way into the store from beneath for purposes of robbery.
 According to information given the coroner, the watchman shot the ne- gro twice in the face with buckshot as he emerged through an opening which he had bored in the floor of the store. According to witnesses. the store had been entered by the same method on two previous occa- sions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
STILL IS DESTROYED
 AND THREE MEN ARE
 ARRESTED YESTERDAY

Federal prohibition officers netted one more still and three arrests yes terday in the program under way to dry up Jefferson county for Christ mas"
 A 300-gallon still was located about 12 miles south of the city by Federal Agents N. l.. Pierce. R. W. Buckner, J. A. Wilson and ". E. Eubanks.
 A. J. Vandiver, Thomas Davis and Fred Greer were placed under arrest by the officers and charged with con- veying material to the stil, about 200 pounds of sugar. sack of meal and three jugs being found in their pos session, the officers allege.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

Albert L. Reese, elected for the fifth consecutive year as secretary of Bir- mingham Scottish Rite bodies of Ma sorry, is one of the prime movers in the Masonic world of north Ala bama.
 Serving in both York and scottish Rite Masonry in several capacities Al" as he is known to 10000 Bir mingham district Masons, is the hard est worker, they say, in the cause to be found in Alabama.
 Besides attending to his duties as secretary of all four of the Scottish Rite bodies, "Al'' finds time to serve in the following capacities:
 Editor of The Camp Chronicle, of ficial monthly publication of the Scot tish Rite bodies.
 Representative from Scottish Rite bodies to the Masonic employment
 Secretary Masonic Temple associa- tion.
 Secretary scottish Rite construc- tion company.
 Chairman of the executive commit tee of the Jefferson County Masonic conference.
 Has Other Duties
 Besides holding these important Masonic offices, Reese is senior warden in Cyrene commandery and a past .worshipful master of Birming- ham Temple lodge.
 Besides all this he is an enthusias- tic worker in the Shrine and takes active interest in his own and other Birmingham Blue lodges.
 He is one of the leading spirits in the formation of the new John Her bert Phillips Memorial lodge and is giving his entire time to the further ance of Masonry in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

rious banks of the city.
 Approximately $1,000,000 was ex- pended in street paving, according to the report and the money for this street Improvement work has been or will be assessed against the property owners
 Special assessment bonds for street improvements and sewers amounted to s1,374o00 for tho year
 The complete report Is now in the hands Of the printer and will be ready within the next few days, 1t Is stated In addition to showing the exact financial condition Of the city at this time it contains some interesting in formaton regarding the affairs of the city MT. Taylor stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
Wipes out Deficit

WIneH Uut UfIICIt
 Four years ago when the former city administration took office there includes all money for public build tngs and it is on deposit in the va was deficit of s207,o71. according to figures compiled in the office of the comptroller. This deficit has been completely wiped out and the city had on october 1. 1921. surplus of $6S.712.53 in the treasury. In addi- tion Sts0,157.sS was appropriated to the sinking fund to care for bonds now outstanding and which are not yet due, 1t Is stated.
 Total cash on hand in all funds at the close of the fiscal year was S2.- e6,463.S4 the report recites. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
PROLIFIC LAYING GOOSE
 IS ACTIVE IN AUTUMN

pr. B. E. Huckabee, negro physi- clan, was exhibiting a basket of goose eggs yesterday which were pro nounced exceptional specimens by poultry fanciers who saw them.
 So far this year the goose has laid 45 eggs. During the period. includ- ing October, November and to De- cember II the goose laid 23 eggs and is reported to be still laying, which is considered unusual for this time of the year.
 The same goose laid 14 eggs in March and eight eggs in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
NEW TRIAL GRANTED

Motion for a new trial filed by at torneys for Anford Oden, negro, con victed some time ago of manslaughter in the second degree for the stabbing of Will Alexander, negro, was grant ed in criminal court yesterday by Judge H. P. Heflin. Newly discovered evidence was the ground on which the new trial was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
Members Of Wilcox Camp
 Confederate Veterans Are
 Guests at Christmas Party
Veterans Are Presented With Gifts From Huge Tree Annual Affair Given by Ladies' Auxiliary
 If
of Camp

The of the old south Christmas mingled yesterday the Eks home when the men was given the members of Wilcox the ladies' auxiliary of the
 Veterans their wives daughters the entertainment which was followed by address Brandon of Tuscaloosa who to the south of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
City's ReUenue For Year
 Ending Is $4,O15, 322;
 Expenditures, $3, ,952,937
Surplus of $6 in Treasury September 192l According Report of City Comptroller Made Public YestedayLarges Amount Expended
 During o Education

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   $17&79 is Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
NEW INCORPORATION

Papers of incorporation for the Scott Sheet Metal works. with an au- thorized capital stock of $2.000, were feild in probate court yesterday nam ing the following officers: l.. N. Scott, president and secretary, and L. B. Hale. vice, president and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22

ADJUSTMENTS
 Jefferson Theatre-Mamfe Smith. matinee and night (colored). Lyric Theatre-keith vaudeville and pictures.
 Loeyv's BiJcu--vaudeviIIe, feature picture. Majestic Theatre-"Why Girls Leave Home.o
 Trianon-Naximova in "Camille." AIcaxar-Gloria Swanson in "YOu Can't Believe Eyerything."
 Strand-CIara kimbalI YOung in .sWhat No Man Kno~s.o
 Five Points Theatre-Eileen Percy in "Maid of the West"
 GaIax-Alice Brady in "Hush Money.'
 Rinlto--"Jim the Penman." Royal--Fenture drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon--seriaI drama and comedy. Princesn--seriaI drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
CITY EMPLOYES TO
 GET TWO HOLIDAYS

City employees will begin celebrat- ing Christ mas Saturday. as they win be given a holiday on that day and another on Monday All offices will be closed on those days and the em- ployes will be given an opportunity to enjoy themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued in probate court yesterday to the fol- lowing:
 D. E. Cole and Mrs. Lillian Dean. Curtis Phillips and Miss Grace Reed. William F.. Woodward and Miss Ma rion O. Smith.
 Sherwood Dycus and Miss Naomi Fontaine.
 W. H. Holmes and Miss Lois Cos sett.
 Louis ONeil and Miss Florence Co., ber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-22
Thirty-sixh Street WiH Be Made Wider City to
 Buy Flfteen-Foot Strip
Commission Rescnds Action of Tuesday in Ordering Car Line West Side of Street-WilI Officially
 Act at Next Meeting

Thrsh will be made wider according decision of the city reached yesterday following conference with Beatty the Birmingham Realty company the line will be