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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-07-19

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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-07-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
REFERENDUM ON DANCE QUESTION IS FAVORED
 BY TWO BROTHERHOODS

Resolutions indorsing the position taken by Commissioner W. l.. Har- rIson and Mrs. Mary Echols. com missioner of health and education were unanimously adopted by di- vision No. 426 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, at meeting yesterday The reso- lution recites that the members be- iieye 1t to be the proper and logical position for them to take on this question. and believe that those who oppose the opening of Pershing pier are inconsistent. and to say the least undemocratic in the attitude they have taken toward the people of Birmingham on this question.
 It Is pointed out that it is not a question of whether or not the peo- pie dance. but question of whether dancing at Pershng pier should be permitted. and in as much as 1t is going on at all public places in Birmingham wherever desired with out any restrictions or regulations, there is no sound or valid reason why this pavilion should not be opened to the people of Birmingham for the purpose for which it was built.
 The organization also went on record as favoring the submission of this question to referendum vote for final determination by the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
EXCHANGE CLUB ID
 HOLD LADIES' DAY
Committee Will Arrange Elab- crate Program For
 February IA

St. Valentines Day, February 14, will be observed by the members of the Exchange club as ladies day" A decision to that effect was made by the club at the regular weekly lunch con yesterday at 1 o'clock at the Tut wiler. William T. Warren, president of the club, was authorized to name a committee to make plans for the event and an elaborate program will be arranged.
 Roland Shine. the new executive of the Birmingham Boy Scouts. was in- troduced to the club and spoke brief ly of the work of that organization.
 The attendance prize was won by Sterling Edwards.
 Dr. Alexander Johnston, visiting speaker of wide prominence, spoke of the menace of the lack of control of the feeble minded and made the pre- diction that by segregation of these unfortunates the tax rate could in time be reduced at least one-fourth. He complimented Alabama upon It's construction of 8 homo for the feeble minded where they will be segregated and advocated this plan for immedi- ate relief.
 The Exchange club unanimously in- dorsed the plan presented by pr. Courtney w. Shropshire. representing the interclub council, to have a din- ner and get-together meeting of the members of all the civic luncheon clubs of Birmingham. While plans are tentative, 1t is suggested that the occasion be in the nature of a grid iron dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
CRENSHAW NOW IN
 INSANE HOSPITAL
Alleged Slayer of Former Sweetheart Taken to State
 Institution Yesterday

Ed Crenshaw, alleged slayer Of Mrs. Rebecca Weston, former sweetheart, and her husband, Harry Weston. at their Ensley home sev- eral months ago. who was declared insane several days ago by medical experts, was taken to tho state hos pital for the insane at Tuscaloosa yesterday by Walter Dean. transfer agent for the county.
 Following a written report by pr. B. L. Wyman and Dr. II. s. Ward, who examined tho accused man for several weeks, that in their opinion he Is insane. Judge William l.. Fort entered an order in circuit court sev- eral days ago committing him to the asylum until such time as he may recover his sanity. Under the order entered by Judge Fort trial of the defendant on 8 murder charge grow Ing out of the killing of the Wes- tons is suspended until such time as Crenshaw recovers. If he recovers his sanity he will be returned to Jefferson county for trial on the in- dictments against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
MONTEVALLO MINING
 COMPANY GOES INTO :
 HANDS OF RECEIVER

The Montevallo Mining company, operator of domestic coal mines in the Shelby county field, was placed in the hands of receiver yesterday following a petition in voluntary bankruptcy filed with Judge F. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy.
 Assets are given at s66S.00o and liabilities at s574.ooo. Among the liabilities is a bonded debt of sS6S,- 900. Val Nesbitt, of the law firm of Nesbitt & Sadler, was made receiver.
 The company employs about 200 state convicts on lease with the state and annual output is about 100000 tons of high grade domestic coal.
 w. s. Lowell. president. said poor business in domestic coal caused by the warm weather had served to pro- duce large stocks of coal on hand and unsold. He said operations would depend on the state of the coal market and other conditions. Ne hoped and believed that the company would eventually pull through.
 The company is organized under laws of the state of Delaware. Bank ruptcy was decided on at recent meeting of the stockholders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
JONES JAILED ON MURDER CHARGE
 AFTER KILLING
0verton Blacksmith Claims He Killed Negro in Self Defense During Row
 Over Breakfast

Charged with murder, Amos Jones, blacksmith for a contractor at the Alabama Fuel and Iron company mines at Overton, was lodged in the county jail early yesterday after noon for the alleged killing of Odell Wilson, negro, and the wounding of Ed Walsh, negro, in row between Jones and Wilson.
 Following the shoohsa Jones was arrested by D. A. Kennybrook, special officer for the Alabama Fuel and Iron company, and brought to the county jail where a charge of murder was docketed against him and where he is being held pending outcome of a formal investigation into the case which will be begun by Coroner J. D. Russum this morning.
 Jones claims that he killed Wilson in self-defense. The shooting of the other negro Is believed to have been accidental when a bullet is said to have passed through the body of the negro killed and lodged In the abdo- men of Walsh, who was behind him The wounded negro was rushed to the Hillman hospital, where it is stated his chances for recovery are slight.
 According to information given or ficer Kennybrook. the shooting is said to have grown out of row between Jones and the Wilson negro relative to the serving of the formers break fast by the latter.
 Following reports of the shooting which occurred early yesterday morn ing, Deputy Cornor L. J. Heacock and Deputy NJ. G. smith. from the solici tors office, were sent to the scene to investigate. The two negroes are said to have been teamsters for Ed O,Bren, who is A contractor for the Alabama Fuel and Iron company at Overton. and Jones Is said to have been employed by O'Brien as black smith. Following the shooting other negro employees of the company are said to have made threats against Jones and to have collected in large numbers displaying ugly temper, which resulted in Jones being rushed to the county jail. According to off cers the shooting occurred in tent occupied by the wounded negroes and other employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD THURSDAY JANUARY 26 1922
IS, 1000 Poll Taxes Remain
 To Be Paid Before Feb. 2

Poll tax payments will have to be made Rt the rate of approx imateIy 2.0O0 day during the time remaining before February 2. when the tax becomes delin- quent. if all of the approximate ly 3O.000 men and women liable for payment of the tax make their payments, according to James F. Hawkins, tax collector, yester- day.
 According to the tax collector, approximately 1S,O0O persons IIa- hle for the tax have paid so far, leaving an equal number who have not yet made their pay ments. With only six working days remaining in which the tax may he legally paid, the tax col lector's office yesterday was making preparations for the rush expected during the last few days in which the tax may he paid.
 According to the tax collector,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
MERCHANTS SEEK
 GUT IN LICENSE
Contend Former Commission Promised 20 Per Cent Re-
 duCtion in Schedule

Asking that reduction of 20 per cent in the license charged retail merchants be granted. Colman B1acn, F. B. Erwin and John NJ. DeShazo appeared before the city commission yesterday. They stated that the for- mer commission had agreed to give them this reduction when the 3-miil tax was voted If they did not op- pose 1t and they felt that at this time the reduction should he given. Members of the commission stated that the schedule of licenses is based on 60 per cent of the valuation of the stock of goods. In some in- stances. 1t Is stated that the board of tax adjusters has increased the tax assessment of the property of the merchants, and this will naturally increase the amount of licenses paid. The commission will take the matter under advisement and an effort will be made to adjust the licenses of re- tail merchants. according to D. E. McLendon, president of the city com mi ssiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
COSMOPOLITAN IS
 NEWEST CLUB ID
 BE FORMED HERE
Social, FraternaI and Civic Or ganization Designed For Advancement of
 Younger Men

The Cosmopolitan club Of Birming- ham was organized in the private dim ing room of the Tutwiler last night by a group of promltent local men. This latest addition to Birmingham clubs is social. fraternal and civic in character and is designed especially for the advancement of the young men of Birmingham.
 Organization was perfected by P. J. Hodges of Kansas City, director gen eral of the National Cosmopolitan clubs. Officers elected were Judge Alvin NJ Douglas. president; Dr. J. O. Ward, vice president; B. J. Dryer, secretary; William l.. White, treas urer; A. R. Redburn, sergeant-at- arms. Executive committee: E. M. Williams, l.. H. Davis and Lee E. An derson.
 This Is the first Cosmopolitan club in Alabama. The organization was founded three years ago in Kansas City by MT. Hodges. There are now about 30 clubs in existence, or being organized, in 12 states. The rapidty with which 1t Is spreading over the country indicates that it Will soon
 
 in membership and popularity. The lccaI club expects to take a promi- nent part in all movements for the upbuilding of Birmingham and en- courage civic enterprise among It's members.
 We have such a good opinion Of Birmingham and Alabama" said Mir. Hodges last night. that we not only established our first Cosmopolitan club in Birmingham, but have decided to make Alabama grand federation by itself. We hope soon to have a dozen or more clubs in this state. Usually several states are grouped to- gether under one division, known as grand federation. I have appointed Judge Douglas as regional director for Alabama"
 The following members were en- rolled last night:
 Alvin NJ. Douglas. James Otto Ward, w W. Garth, William H. Adams. pr. J. F. billiard, pr. P. D. Chisolm, w. A. Berry, Prof. F. Burns, Dr. Edgar Collins, A. NJ Reeves. J. M. Wallace, Lige Golson. L. S. Davis, F. J. Berry, J. F. Andrews, F. L. Kendrick, c. NJ. Myers, Judge Edgar Allen, II. A. Perkerson, F. F. Postell, H. M. Watson, Dr. John T. Galloway, Grady Simpson, pr. Gilbert F. Douglas, J. A. Coker, J. NJ. Kidd. Charles P. Postelle. J. E. Gorse. Lee E. Anderson, J. M. Farris. D. l.. Smith E. M. Williams, J. L. Grim, M. D. VII hite and J. M. Middlebrooks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
BROWN DIRECTOR
 OF SOUTHEASTERN
 EXPRESSCOMPANY
Dividend at Rate of Seven Per Cent Is Declared. Gratifying Report of
 Operations

The Southeastern Express com pany, which was chartered in Bir- mingham last year with capital stock of s1,ooo.0oO to do an express business on the lines of the Southern and Mobile and Ohio Railway sys- tems, has declared and paid a divi- dend at the rate of per cent as the result of tho first eight months of operation.
 Robert A. Brown, former presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce and president of the Steel Cities Chemical company, was elected a di- rector at the first annual meeting of the company, held yesterday in the office of Judge J. T. stokeley, counsel, in the First National Bank building.
 The dividend paid January was one of 4.67 per cent on the capital stock, which is at the rate of per cent per annum.
 The company began business May last, and reports to the stockhold- CTS proved gratifying to them. opti- mistic statement of the operations of the company was made sometime ago by President Fairfax Harrison in his annual report of operations of the Southern Railway system. He de- clared that the enterprise had more than proven it's being worth while, and that. in spite of general business conditions, the company was thor oughly justifying its existence.
 Bum Makes Request
 Election of MT. Brown as director followed presentation of a request of the Birmingham Chamber of Com merce presented by Manager O. l.. Bum, who appeared before the stockholders meeting and said he thought this Birmingham corpora tion should have a Birmingham man on the directorate. The request was complied with readily, and as stated by Judge Stokeley, with pleasure. MT. Bum made request for division headquarters and further recogni- |. tion of Birmingham. The officials, 1 including President Hockaday, stat ed that expansion of the Birming- ham office would take place from time to time as business of the com pany justified.
 Following are directors elected at yesterdays meeting:
 R. A. Brown, president R. A. Brown S Co, Birmingham; H. c. Armstrong. president City National bank, Selma: George l.. Baker, pres ident Palmetto Ice company. Colum- bia, S. C.; Stewart W. Cramer, man ufacturer, Charlotte, N. C.; J. $. Hockaday, president of the company, Atlanta; Charles A. Lyerly, president First National bank, Chattanooga; Robert r. Maddox. president, Atlanta National bank, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
BOND ISSUE TALK
 BY ROGERS IS A
 ROTARY FEATURE
Senator Stresses Importance of Adoption of $25,000,- 900 Amendment at
 Coming Election

Talks on the good roads bond is- sue and several selections by the Howard College Glee club featured the meeting of tho Rotary club yes terday afternoon at the Southern club.
 chairman of the state highway com mission, spoke of the importance of passing the s25,ooo, 900 bond issue on January 30 in order for the state to get a similar amount from the fed eral government. Authorization of this bond issue will not increase tax ation in any way, as automobile li- censes will pay for it, he stated. The purpose of the state highway commis- sion is to issue S3,000,000 worth of these bonds this year, which will give the state total of s6,oo0,000 to be spent on good roads in Alabama.
 D. c. Ball, chairman of the Jeffsr- son county board of revenue. spoke in the interest of the resubmission of s3,oo0,o00 of county road improvement bonds at a rate of interest of 6 per cent instead of per cent as was the rate when they were issued and which they were unable to dispose of now. He also asked that the people author ize the conversion of $1.000, 900 of this issue to pay the floating debt and other expenses of the county.
 pr. Courtney W. Shropshire pre- scented the plan of the interclubs council to have a gridiron dinner of all luhcheon clubs in the city and the plan was unanimously indorsed. A committee, composed of J. Frank Rushton, Paul Chalifoux and Val J. Nesbit, was appointed to assist In making arrangements for the affair.
 Members of the Howard College Glee club sang Just a-Wearin' for You (Bond), 'The Winter Song" .(Bullard). and "On the Sea" (Buck), which were greatly enjoyed and the boys were given an ovation. This club is directed by c. Jackson. The tenors were Atkins. farrell, Schoggins. Greigs. Gullette and Gillispie, while the passes were Cowart, Matthews. Speer, Fuller. Sims. Carlisle, Owens, Higdon and Wellington.
 Dr. J. G. Hopping won the attend ance prize, which was donated by LeGrande c. Wilson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
HENSON IS NAMED
 MORRIS PLAN HEAD

Robert Jemison, Sr., was elected president of the Morris Plan company of Birmingham at the annual meet ing of the stockholders Of that con cern yesterday in the rooms or the organization on Third avenue. Other officers elected were A. H. Wood- ward, vice president; L. Sevier. sec ond vice president; w. E. Willett' treashrer-manager; Miss M. Vivien Hindley. secretary.
 The report of the officers showed that the past year had been a splen- did one and a per cent dividend was declared for the year, This is con sidered splendid record for the past year, according to officers Of the comany on account of the general depression in this district. However, they stated that all previous records were broken and not single loss was experienced by the firm during 1921
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

the women are apparently paying in larger numbers so far than the men All persons who fail to pay the tax required of them be- fore February will have their names dropped from the voting lists of the county. and will he deprived nf the right to pnrtIci- pate in any of the elections scheduled for the present year, including the democratic primary in August, and the general clcc- ton in November. All persons between the nges of Fl and 45 are liable for the tax as n prereaui- site to being allowed to vote. un- der the Alabama law.
 According to the officials of the tax collectors office, pay ments have been made at the rate of approximately 800 per day for inc past week or 10 days. From now on daily payments will have to exceed 2,OOO in order for all those liable to make payments, 1t is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
MANY FACE PENALTY
 UNLESS ASSESSMENTS ARE PROMPTLY MADE


 Several hundred persons who have failed to make assessments on their real and personal property. includ- ing automobiles. will be required to pay an additional penalty of 10 per cent unless the assessments are made by the first Monday in February, ac- cording to a warning issued by Roy Dillon, tax assessor for the county, yesterday.
 According to the tax assessor, the law puts 10 per cent penalty into effect on that date against all per sons who have failed to assess their property, which will be collected Tn addition to the regular assessment fee. The tax assessor stated that large number of persons have failed to make the required assessments so far, and unless they do so before the date fixed by law their delinquency will be penalized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
WOMEN WILL BEGIN
 CANVASS NEXT WEEK

Upon the call of Mrs. John D. Me- Neel, chairman of the women's or ganization of the state, a large num- ber of representative women from all parts of the city interested in the Woodrow Wilson foundation met at the local headquarters at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday and perfected ar engagements for thorough canvass of the city next week.
 A number of plans were made and there was much enthusiasm mani fested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
AUBURN CAMPAIGN
 EXECUTIVE BOARD
 TO MEET AT 12:30

The executive committee of the Auburn semi-centennial campaign committee will meet today at 12:3o o'clock at the Tutwiler and will con slider plans for the campaign designed to raise s1,000,000 for the pressing needs of the institution.
 Erskine Ramsay, vice chairman, will preside. A report will be made on the work of the committees up to date and future plans will be con sidered. The committee will pass upon the methods of the campaign now being used and will decide fu- ture policies regarding the work. A permanent chairman of the executive committee will also be chosen at the meeting. The meeting of the commit tee will be followed by luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
STOCKHOLDERS MEET
Bowie Presides at Protective Life
 Insurance Company Session

The stockholders of the Protective Life Insurance company were in an- nual session Monday at the company's home office, 2112 First avenue. Sid ney J. Bowie presided over the ses- sion. The stockholders heard the re- port of the officers of the company at length. The report showed that the company made large gains during the year, that it's gains in assets were about 25 per cent, and that after pay ing a 10 per cent dividend to it's stockholders. which 1t did in Decem- Der. and setting aside large sums for dividends to policykolders and for taxes, there was an amount equal to 80 per cent of surplus which was added to that fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
26O Men Return
 to Work at A. C s.
 Shops I hts Morning

The car department of the A. C. $. shops. which closed down December 15, will reopen this morning. Two hundred and sixty men, who were laid off Inst month, will return to their Jobs.
 Locomotive department. which closed down December 15. will not resume tomorrow.
 Sale of 6,O0O,0OO of equipment trust certificates and recent bond Notation are believed to have been precursors of the renewal of operations at the Birmingham shops md of resumption of other activities along the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
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Euents of Today
 in Birmingham
EASEMENTS

- Lyric Theatre-Heith vaudeville nBd pictures.
 Loew'S Bijou--yaudeville and pie tureH.
 Strand-Sir Gilbert Parker's "The Lane That Had No Turning.v
 Afcazar--Constance Tnlmadge in Scandal"
 TrianOn-"No Woman knows.7 Five Points Theatre-Lois weber's <What Do Men Wantf"
 Galax--"Miss Lulu Bett.,
 Hiaito--"Cameron of the Royal Mounted.
 Royal-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Princess-Serial drama and comedy. Odeon-SeriaI drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26

Asked as to business on the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, an official said: T am glad to be able to say that there has been a pro- nounced improvement In the past two weeks. This Is especially true of the freight department.
 Improvement of our business must be credited to general improvement in business conditions. Our increase is not traceable to any special kind of traffic and we must conclude that business conditions in general have picked up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
Southern Railway Is Tn Market for
 35,OO0 Tons Rails

The Southern railway is in the marset for 35.O0O tons of ST and 1OO-pound rails. It is expected that this order will be placed at an early date. All or at least greater part of these rails are confidently expected to be rolled at Ensley mill of the Tennessee company. This order, coupled with orders already known to he fin hand, will assure eight months' steady work at the rail mill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
A. 8. 6 A. Contracts for
 Additional Coal Supply
Officials of Road Declare Both Freight and Passenger Traffic Pick Up Reflect General Business
 Improvement

Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad has placed large addition al coal contract with Alabama oper- ators.
 The contract which has just been made with the Holt Coal company, operators of mines near Cordova in Walker county, calls for 250 tons per diem four days in the week and Is for the ensuing year.
 This contract is in addition to other coal contracts made with the Alabama coal operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
PARTIAL REPORT MADE
Large Number of Indictments Re-
 turned By Grand Jury

Returning a large number of in- dictments. the Jefferson county grand jury, which has been in session for the past three days, made partial report in the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday to Judge H. P. Heflin. Following return of the indictments the grand jury recessed until February 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-26
RYALL IMPROVES
Former Secretary of Commission
 Regains Health

IT. Scudder Ryall, former secre- tary to the city commission, was re- moved from the hospital where he has been seriously i'll for week to his home in East Lake yesterday.
 Reports from his residence yester- day were that he is resting more easily, but is still very sick.