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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
CITY COMMISSION ID BE BURLESQUED
Will Be Feature of the Junior Chambers Gridir0n
 Dinner

The Junior Chamber of Commerce is planning a gala affair on the night of March 30. The occasion is the second annual gridiron dinner of the organization the one big night dur ing the year when the Junior Cham Der discnrds all serious business from the program and devotes itself ex- cluslvely to fun and frolic.
 Several months have been spent py committees in the preparation of the program, which will surpass in the number and brilliancy of the acts, the enjoyable party of last year, when the attendance taxed the ca paclty of the Southern club.
 While details of the program are being carefully guarded, as custo mary, it has leaked out that one of the numbers will be a burlesque on the present city commission. 1t is said that members taking. part in this act have spent weeks studying ,s the idiosyncracies of the different city fathers in order that no false step in the performance might he made. In addition 1t is known that there will be number of song ana dance numbers. and several novel and out of the way attractions.
 As reservations are limited to only 300, members are urged on re- ceipt of invitations to request tickets from F.. R. McDawd Jr., First Ma tional building, or the office of lhe secretary of the Junior Chambef at the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
GREATER AUBURN
 DRIVE |NDORSED
Major Smith States Bureau Has 1.180 Disabled Ex-
 Service Men Training

Strong endorsement of tho Gres Ser Auburn campaign and a pledge of hearty support from it's members was given yesterday at the regular meeting Of the Exchange club at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 The action of the Inter-elub coun- cil in recommending the Greater Aa- burn campaign 10 the several mem Der clubs for favorable consideration was reported by William F Warren, president of the club. and the motion to assist in every way possible the plan 10 raise s1oOG.Ooo for Auburn received the hearty encouragement of the entire membership.
 A feature of the program was the lecture and demonstration by George C. Blower, efficiency expert with his assistant, Miss Alta. who gave a demonstration of memory work which proved interesting to the mem bers.
 Major Dallas B. Smith of Opelika, who Is in charge of the work of the veterans bureau in the southern states, with hesdquarters al New Or- leans, told of the work of the local bureau which has l,lso disabled ex- service men in training at various in- stitutions and in different lines of vocational work Colonel Smith de- elared that roAimateiy s2.225, 0O0 annually was now being paid out through the Birmingham bureau for the upkeep of the disabled men and to pay their tuition at the different institutions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
By SAM PLANT

Mrs. Gus Colvin was elected chair man of the board of directors of the Big Sisters association, at it's an nual meeting held yesterday morn ing at the Katherine Inn. Others officers elected are: Mrs Brenton Fisk. vice chairman: Mrs Banjamin Leader. recording secro- tary; Mrs. Priestley Toulmin, corre- spending secretary; Mrs. H. E. Pearce, treasurer; Mrs. George H. Clark, auditor. Mrs II. H. She'll, Mrs. l.. T. London, Mrs. c. H. Ohme Miss Sallie Blach, Mrs. Gaston Tor rance, Mes. K. H. Berry, Mrs, W. B. Allen, Miss Clara DeBardeleben, Mrs F. II. Thurman. Mrs. k. D. Burnett Mrs. E. E. Smith. Mrs. E. Fenwick Mrs. Harry Blacklock, Mrs. J. R. Me- wane. Mrs. Earl Landgrebe, aMisa Mary Craven and Miss Annie Lynch. trustees.
 There was one vacancy left on the board of directors. The chairman was given the power to make th's appointment.
 Annual Report
 The annual report was exceeding " interesting and points to the grea work carried on by this organization during the past year. During the 12 months 146 girls were cared for and the. average stay of each girl was three months.
 The financial report showed the expenses for the year was s6.449.9I which was taken care of from the board paid by girls. The deficit for the year amounted to s445.24 which includes some permanent improve ments to the building, the purchase
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
ROTARIANS LEAVE
 FOR CONF FERENCE
Dr.. Thomas AIabama's Can didate for District Cover
 -''Pay-Up" Staged

Rotarians yesterday entertained Is visiting delegates to the Savan nah district conference, where dele gates of the Birmingham Rotary club joined them, entraining at AIS over the Central for the Georgia metropo- lis, where they go for two-day con ference, at which time they will, among other important things, elect a district governor for the tri-states jurisdiction of Georgia, Alabama and Florida.
 Dr James s. Thomas of Tuscaloosa, president of the Druid city organiza- ton impressed Che local membership yesterday at the Southern club With election address of the spirit and meaning of Rotary. lie Is the Alabama candidate for district sov- ernor
 X unique role showing the benefits derived through the medium of ar culation of money was displayed through the staging of "psyap campaign" among Rotarisns which began when one member went before the club and satisfied long stand Ing obligation by paying an indebted ness of 8 which in turn was passed through more than % hands, satisfy ing equally as many debt obligations by calling each creditor before the club and paving over the amount The original currency certificate came back to the first debtor who was ,, creditor of the last benefactor who in turn donated 1t to the near cast relief council through Maj.-Gen, A. z. Gapetaiu who was present as visitor.
 ". Carson Adams spoke of the needs of Auburn, appealing to the club for support of the institution. The club unanimously indorsed the resolution Of the lnter-club council supporting the Greater Auburn carl- palgn
 Among Rotarians and Rotareties who will attend the Savannah district conference as delegates and visitors are: President and Mrs. J. W. Don nelly. Mr. and Mrs. r. II. Rennie and daughter. Miss Nell Rennie; John C. Henley Thornton Estes, Lloyd n. Josselyn, Richard D. Burnett, Glenn c. Ireland. N. l. WI eeler. Col. Wal ter F. Bare. 0. l.. Cook, Heny L. Mowze from the Birmingham club President Milton ]. Brooks and Mir. and Mrs. George Rutledge from Bes- semer; ]. j. Bradley and r. o, Aiken, Huntsville; President Il. l.. Halsey, Tuscumbia President 4. l.. Darby Florence: W. T. Archer and l. F. Cannon, Sheffield Victor Friedman, Tuscsloosa Dr. l. s. Thomas, aspir- ant for district governor. and D. l.. Rosenau and Frank Fitch, Tusca- loosa and Oliver ]. Scenes of Pensa- cola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
NEW MEMBERS JOIN
 PURCHASING AGENTS

Purchasing Agents division of the Chamber of Commerce met yesterday and took steps to have schedule of addresses on subjects of interest tc their calling. outside as well as local talent to be utilized.
 P. c. Jackson, purchasing agent of the National Cast Iron Pipe company, was elected a member. Messrs. Page and Shook, county and city purchas- ing agents. respectively. were elected members at a prior meeting.
 Both county and city are pledged to give the home manufactures and wholesaler full opportunity to secure the city and county business. This pledge was made by the city com mission and the board of revenue to a special committee of the Chamber uf Commerce and their purchasing agents were instructed to become members of the Purchasing Agents association with that end in view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
ELKS ID OBSERVE
 BATH ANNIVERSARY
Past Grand Exalted Ruler From New Orleans to
 Be Guest

Program for the celebration of the thirty-fourth anniversary of Birming- ham Lodge No. 79 Benevolent Pro- tective Order of Elks to be held next Tuesday evening at the Elks' home has been completed according to the reports of the committees in charge.
 John P. Sullivan of New Orleans. past grand exalted ruler and chair man of the membership committee of the grand lodge B. P. o. E. will be the guest of honor, and reception is planned in his behalf at the home banquet will follow at which. itt addition to Mir. Sullivan, Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa and Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery will be the principal speakers.
 special musical program win be rendered by the Moran Davidson or chestra and other features will be presented. It is expected that a big majority of the lodge members will be present. every member having been individually invited and many acceptances for the banquet have been received by the committee.
 The affair is for the members of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
MAKING YOUR DREAMS
 COME TRUE-BLOWER

Another capacity house heard George Cromwell Blower give his in- spirational lecture, Making Your Dreams Come True" at the Jefferson theatre last night.
 We are all salesmel from the cradle to the grave" said Mir. Blow CT, engaged in the perpetual effort to dispose of what we have, personal ity, ideas or commodities as the case may be. The greatest salesman in the world is the mother. when she sells to her babe at her knee the high principles of living. affection and de- votion which characterize a mothers $ teachings"
 Tonight, MT. Blower will give his most comprehensive memory test, in which he carries on nine different mental processes at tine same time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
VITAL STATISTICS

The following list of births and deaths In Jefferson county were filed yesterday:
 Births
 MT. and Mrs. Frank F Watkins. 23l Thomas station, March g. boy Mir. and Mrs. l. D. Williams, 1908 Avenue H, March 20. boy MT. and Mrs. August Anselne. 501 Second street, Pratt City, March 20, girl.
 MT. and Mrs. ". H. Rice, route 2, Pratt City, March 15, girl Mir. and Mrs. F. Livery. route 9 Pratt City. March H. boy
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin E. Crow. 701 Fifth avenue, Pratt City, March is boy
 Mir. and Mrs. Orin c. Washington 6l7 Fifth avenue. Pratt City. March ls, boy.
 Edgar Brewer. St. Louis.
 Mrs. Mary McAlpine Ewing, Dal- las Tex. 72 years.
 MT. Doc Griffin, Baptist hospital 50 years.
 MT. John Warren Allen. Hillmar hospital, 51 years.
 Thomas L ConweIl, Chicksaw. 4 wears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
Big Sisters Annual Meeting
 Held Yesterday at Inn

of gas range and the painting of the house.
 Through members and entertain ments s5,2S5.06 was raised which was used to pay off back debts. All back debts with the exception of sSS0.1S and notes for sS,500, plus interest with which the home was purchased, have been paid.
 37O New Members
 The annual report by the various committees showed 370 new mem bers for the association. and this number is hoped to be increased rapidly.
 The following is a list of clubs and organization which have given aid to the Big Sisters association during the past year:
 Volunteer Relief association, s1e0; Progressive Study club, sl3.69. Present Day club. sf0: Nineteenth Century club, s2 American Study club, B; Southern Association Col lege Women, s32.50; Amaranth club, SIC: Crysolite club, sI0: College Women. $2: L. Etude D'Art club, siO; Woodlawn Chapter 0. F. s. $10: Cum ningham Chapter Q. E. S.. sl0, Eiec- ia Chapter Q. F. S., Irondale, S10 Alma Seay Chapter, Q. E. S. s10; Electa Chapter, Q. E. S., So stone wall Jackson Chapter 0. L. S., S. Book lovers club, s10. Bell Ash Chap ter. 0. f. S. sl0; Wahouma Chapt6f 0. l.. <, s10 Eleanor Horde cilD, sl0. current Topics club. So Woni- ans Exchange board. s12--a total of sL5r01s.
 The committee of publicity ex- tended thanks to The Age Hera i'd ard other papers of Birmingham for their hearty co-operatlon during :he past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
SUTHERLAND IS
 BURIED AT IRONDALE

Funeral services for s. E. Suther- land of Irondale. who was found dead Tuesday morning from inhaling fumes from the exhaust of a gas engine, were held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the residence in Irondale. Burial in Irondale cemetery with Woodin in charge
 Sutherland was found by his part ner. C. s. Lathram, who was working with him at the mine of J. M White, near Ironda.e. According to MT. Lathram. the two of them sat down in the engine room of the mine for a few minutes rest early Tuesday y morning. According to MT. Lathram, he awoke suddenly and saw Mir. Suth- erland apparently asleep, but when he tried to awaken him he found that the man had been dead for some time.
 Coroner J. D. Russum, who made an investigation. pronounced Suther- lands death accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

No reason can be ascribed for the rash deed. his friends declare, and the cause of his act of self-destruc- ton failed after investigation of Coroner J. D. Russum, who examined several witnesses. in an attempt 10 fathom the mystery which has shrouded the act.
 Trusted Employe
 Maril, the senior member of the firm where he had been employed for the past year, declares, was a very likable young man, enjoying the confidence and respect of a wide circle of friends and acquaintanees. For this reason and also the fact that he has been highly trusted em- pleye and never in any trouble in any matter has lead many friends 10 wonder why he elected to take ais own life.
 Maril had been employed by the reen-Rosenbaum company as boo@- keeper for the past year and accord Ing to officers of the company, ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham

Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at s o'clock, Chamber audi toriun1.
 Real Estate luncheon at 1 o'clock, UutwiIer.
 Retail Credit Mems luncheon at 1 o'clock at Southern club. Jefferson--George Cromwell Blow CT, lecturer (night)
 ADJUSTMENTS
 LyrIc-Tkeith vaudeville and pic- lures.
 Loew's Bitou--yaudevilIe and DIe- tures.
 Strand-sFools' Paradise." Alcazar--Pcrsonal appearance of Webster, the mental giant, and Gloria Swanson, in "Society for Sale." Five Points Theatre Pauline Frederick i'm "Roads of Destiny" Trianon--Charies Ray in "Two Minutes to Co.,
 tiaIax-PaoIi Negri in 'Srhe Red Peacock"
 Rialto--"The Woman Thou Gavest Me-"
 RoyaI--Feature drama. comedy and news.
 OdeOn-Seriaf drama and comedy. Princess-Serial drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
Junior Chamber Report Drastic Arraignrnent Of
 City Commission Plan

Much-heralded meeting of the Jun for Chamber of Commerce to hear. re- port of the city government commit tee on form of such government will take place in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce this evening.
 The report will favor the city man ager plan. The public is invited to attend and hear the report read. It is the fruit of seven months of pains taking effort and bristles with data on the subject.
 The report will refer to the refer endHm on the subject taken in Bir- mingham. where the manager plan was runaway favorite with the old aldermsnic form last.
 If the chamber adopts the report the probable outcome will be the ap pointment of charter commission of one hundred citizens looking toward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

rived at his desk yesterday morning in high spirits and apparently in good demeanor He returned from lunch, and continuing In good mood was busy in dispatehing some urgent correspondence when MT. Green lest- the office for a few minutes.
 Unfinished Letter
 MT. Green was summoned by em- ployes within 3 minutes after he lett the establishment, being informed that Maril had committed suicide. \ letter left unfinished upon which the dead man was busy transcribing few minutes before he was found postrate on the floor was found in the typewriter. That Maril had long premeditated his self destruction was not apparent from his regular de- meauor. his friends declare
 He IS survived by his father and mother. Mir and Mrs. George Maril of Boebuck Springs, one brother. Dave and one sister, Miss Josephine Maril Funeral services will be. an nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
SEUZERO FREE ON
 SHOOTING CHARGE

Joseph Seuzuro. Italian, of Thomas. who has been held in the Ensley jail Following the death of Joe Schillaci, also of Thomas, which occurred Tues day night at the home Of Seuzuro, was released yesterday upon orders from Coroner Russum, who, after investi- gating the affair, rendered a verdict of iustisiable homicide.
 According to Seuzuro, he came home Tuesday night and found his wife in Schillacis arms. When Schillaci opened fire, Seuzuro returned it. Two shots were fired by Schillaci and six by Seuzuro, all six of the shots from Seuzuros gun taking effect in the body of Schillaci.
 Schillaci lived at 1921 Forty fifth street, while Seuzuro lived at 347 Third avenue. Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
 BROTHERS CHARGED WITH STEALING CAR

On charges of stealing an auto mobile T. E. crutcher, R. P. Crutcher and J. ". Crutcher, brothers, were placed in the county jail yesterday It is alleged they stole the car from A. T. Minor of Morris, drove it to a point in the woods near the Center Point road and took the car to pieces with the idea of selling the parts
 Deputies Dowis and Arnett who made the arrest, found a small quan- tity of whisky in their possession and preferred charges of violating the prohibition law against them. T. E. Crutcher was also charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

having Birmingham brought under the city manager form.
 The junior chamber report faNors the manager plan with representation from the different wards, the ward representatives elActing the manager. The manager is t6 be the sole exeou- tive branch of the government. the other branch the legislative
 The report of the committee is un- derstood 10 contain a drastic arraien- ment of the commission form of gov ernment as tending to looseness ot official conduct and lack Of cohesion, it being alleged that in the depart mental division of work each commits sioner becomes wrapped up in his job and pays little attention to the general welfare.
 NJ H. sterne s chairman of the committee. whose investigations em- brace form of government and It's popularity in many cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

The item was originally prepared for a St. Paul, Minn., compilation of the stories of real estate values in 100 American cities.
 One of the specialties of this St. Paul book is record of lots original ly costing as low as s200. The Title Topics brief story of the Roden cor ner follows:
 This lot 50 by loo feet. was sold by the Elyton Land company to J. B. Francis and A. J. Lockett on January 15, 1872 for s75. After changing hands several times it was bought by the late Ben F. Roden and now be- longs to his heirs.
 "The board of equalization fixed gross valuation of $250.000, or s5.0U0 a front foot on this ground for tax ation for the year 1922. Our taxes are supposed to be assessed on 60 per cent of the actual value; there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
JOE C. HAIL WILL
 SEEK JUDGESHIF

Joe c. Hail, attorney yesterday announced his candidacy for the of flee now held by Judge J. e. smith a 5 judge No. ' of circuit court. dr. Hail has been in the law pratt tice for 90 years He has never asked for $ public office before, although he IS active in politics and a member ,t the democratic executive committee.
 Judge smith has filed noticed that ne VIII seek reelection. Others who have announced for his place are II. NJ. Abercrombie ana George M. Edmonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
RETAIL CREDIT MEN
Dealers in Electrical Goods Will Be
 Featured at Today's Meeting

The Associated Retail Credit Men of Birmingham announce a regular weekly meeting of the association to be held today at 1 o'clock at the Southern club.
 The meeting today Is to be given over to the electrical dealers and all -E4snabers are requested to bring a dealer or his credit manager.
 w. V. Trammell. secretary of the association has requested that all electrical, automobile and furniture dealers, furnish him at once, with a record of all recent repossessions. The secretary states that these re- ports should be in his office by 9 o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
PETRIMOULX ExONERATED

avenue. north. who killed Dedi Boom. alleged negro burglar, last Satur- day morning was exonerated by Coroner J. D. Russum yesterday.
 Petrimoulx testified that he ar rested the negro who was trying to steal his automobile tires. He was calling the police. he said, when tho negro broke loose from him aud ran. He then shot Boom through the back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

 fere the present assessed value of tte ground for taxation is Sl5O.000. Tie value of the building is fixed at s30O00. making gross valuation of S2S0, 000'
 Of the Peerless corner, Second avenue and Nineteenth street. Title Topics says
 Peerless Corner
 "According to the valuations of the board of equalization the northeast corner of Second avenue and Nine7 teenth street is the most valuable ground per front foot in the city. lt is 25 by 100 feet and the ground alone is valued by the board for tax ation for 1922 at s150o00, or S6,o0o per front foot
 This property was bought by Samuel Torry and Julian L. Lockwood on November 14, 1871. for s950. It now belongs to Richard w. Massey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
EAST LAKE CHILD
 IS BADLY BURNED

Edwin Robertson, 4-year-old son Of Mr. and Mrs. J. N.. Robertson. fel0 Underwood avenue, East Lake. was badly burned yesterday about tine arms and body.
 According to reports, the boy with his 6-year-old sister was playing be- fore the open fire, clad in pajamas when he got too close to the grate. The little girl tried to fight tae flames until her mother arrived and extinguished them.
 The boy was taken to the Wool lawn infirmary where his wounds were dressed and according to hos pital authorities, he will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
ARSON CHARGED

Indicted by the recent grand jury on a charge of arson and on two charges of burning insured property '. 4. ]. Cohn l621 Fifteenth avenue. south, was arrested yesterday and placed under bond in the sum of s5,000 on the arson charge and sl.- eco each on the other charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
i TT HUMPHREYS HUNTED

Efforts or the Birmingham police to assist in the location of D. T. Hum phries were requested yesterday by c. w. shanks, chief of police of Gov ington, Va.
 The request was in the form of a telegram stating that the mother-in- law Of Mir. Humphries had died yes terday. and 1t is thought that MT. Humphries is in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
MARC HEARING TODAY

Preliminary trial Of Ali Marc and wi fife, Edna, charged with the murder of Ralph J. Roberts, is set for to- day before Judge H. B. sAbernethy.
 The killing occurred early last week at 1401 Eighth avenue. north. Police say the trouble arose over the payment for some drinks. The de- fendants contend that Roberts was trying to force his way into tht house at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

The newly appointed postmasters and postmistresses arrived in Bir- minghsm yesterday for three-day course of instruction recently author ized by the postmaster general per taining to instruction preceding as-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23

alma mater in government business education. The course includes methods of handling government funds, money orders postal savings, treasury certificates and every sys-
 em known for properly handling and dispatchipg mails of all classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-23
,IARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses issued yesterday in probate court were:
 Jessie M. McGill and Miss Emma Key Seymour.
 John A. Ramsey and Miss Eva Gull ledge.
 W. L. Lindsay and Miss Adele O. Whelan
 E. R. Mccarthy, Spartenburg, S. C.. and Mrs. Elizabeth Russell.
 Albert D. Hobson and Miss Mary lane Goodwin