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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Decreased Appropriations
 Discussed by D. C. Ball

D. c. Ball, chairman of the Jeff ferson county board of revenue, in a talk to members of the Axis club yesterday afternoon at the Southern club, explained the necessity for the county to cut it's appropriation to health work, as well as in other de- partments.
 Last year the county appropriated ESQ., .000 for health work and this year 1t was necessary to reduce this ap- propriation to $4S.000, as the county had spent approximately S600,0OO more than its income in 1921, he stated. This was due to the fact that former boards have been able to is- sus refunding bonds, which pay in terest at the rate of 6 per cent, he declared, but during the last year bonds paying this interest were not attractive to buyers and 1t was neces- sary for the board to meet it's debts when due.
 The board of revenue is In no way responsible for the closing of the iso- lation hospital and the continuance Of the dental clinic, he stated, as the health officer and county board of health were appointed by the state health department and the county only made tho appropriation and had no authority over either. He declared to carry on the work of inspection of the dental clinic would cost $23,000 year and this amount would operate the isolation hospital, he had been tole.
 Small Reduction
 Despite the reduction in the appro.. priation at the Hillman hospital the force had not been cut and the only change that had been made was to reduce the number of negro beds six to make them equal to the number provided for white people. The ap- propriation for the operation of the hospital is s11s.781 and takes care or an average of 157 patients day. ac- cording to Mir. Ball which Is an aver age cost of sl.9S day per patient. He spoke of the many acts of the leg Islature fixing a certain portion of the tax levy for the various purposes and how the board of revenue was bound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
WARRANTY DEEDS
 FILED IN COURT

Warranty deeds were filed in pro- bate court yesterday as follows:
 Mary E. Manasco to Bertha s. Rob- ertson, Lots 29, 30, 31. 32, 3s. 84 and 55 and Lots 8 and {, Block 27. East Lake-S5, 1000.
 J. W. Marshall and wife to Gus C.. Arygro and S. Antos, part of SwN of SEA of Sec. 25, Tp. IS. R. 8, west $500.
 Tommie Davis to W. R. McGavock, Lots 1 and 3. Block l, Compton-SS00.
 c. c. Thompson and wife to Robert Thompson. Lot In SEA of Lot 2, in SEiz, Sec. 20. Tp. 17, R. 3. west-s1.
 Fairfield Development company to Lucie W. Rader. Lots 2 and 8, Block 43. Interurban Heights-$2.250.
 Ralph Fies to Ellen c. Pettus, Lot 6, Block '. of NEA of SwA. Sec. C. Tp. IS, s. R. 2. west-S1.50o.
 Priscilla Simpson and husband to Clinton Bell, Lot IS, Block E, West Birmingham-$400.
 John Smith and wife to c. E. Falk- ner. Lots and 4, Block 2, Glendale s100.
 John A. Butts and wife to G. F. Howard, Lot 13, Block 3, Rosemont-- S125
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
TRIP TO MEXICO TO
 BE DECIDED TODAY

Committee of the Chamber of Com merce In charge of tho plan to con- duet, an excursion to Texas and Mexico from February II to 2s will meet this afternoon in the chamber headquarters. canvass the situation and ascertain if the quota required to materialize the trip has been se- cured
 It was understood yesterday that about 65 persons had either signed up or declared positively that they wished to go. One hundred and twenty five are desired.
 Many of those signifying their in- tention of making the trip are from outside Birmingham.
 Chamber of Commerce of Cincin- natl conducted tour to Mexico last year and another excursion is being arranged to start March 21. The local chamber has been informed by the Cincinnati chamber that business men making the trip were especially pleased with the results obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
ARCHIE C. GIBSON
 DIES IN DENVER

Archie c. Gibson. former well known resident of Birmingham. died in Denver Sunday, according to ad- vices received in the city yesterday. The remains will be brought to Bir- mingham for interment and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 MT. Gibson went to Denver three years ago for his health and had made his home there since that time. He was for many years associated with McLester & Van Hoose here and was widely known.
 He is survived by his wife. who Is accompanying the remains home, ana little daughter. He Is also sur vived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert Me- Lester and Mrs. W. D. Calder of Bir- mingham, and one brother, Dr. J. D. Gibson of Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

several persons at the time they made their own payments.
 Unless approximately 5000 per- sons pay the tax today and an equal number tomorrow the pay ments will fall several thousand short of the number due. .Ac- cOrding to tax officials apprOxI- mnteIy 32.0OO persons are liable for the tax this year. Of this number little more than half have paid. All persons between the ages of 21 and 45 are liable for the tax in order to vote.
 Saturday was the biggest day since the tax became due October 1. according to officials of the tax collectors office. On that day approximately 1.7O0 persons paid the tnx. Special provisions for handling my last minute rush that may materialize today or tomorrow are being made ny 0f- ficinIs of the office, which will be kept open to late hour to- morrow night In order to care for last hour payees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Two More Days to Pay Poll
 Tax for Current Year

Today and tomorrow arc the last days in which payments of poll taxes for the current year can be made. With only two days remaining in which the payments can be made more than 12,OO0, persons liable for the tax have failed to make their payments. The tax becomes delinquent st midnight tomorrow. After that time all persons who have failed to pay the tax will be debarred from participating in any of the elections scheduled for this year.
 Payments yesterday were steady but marked by the absence of any crowd. At times n short line formed before the tax collectors office which kept the three clerks designated to issue receipts busy. At other times payments were made only by individuals and in small groups. Many of those paying, however, paid for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
M'KNIGHT WANTS
 VULCAN KEPT AS
 MEMORIAL ID IRON
Tells Civic Forum That Statue Brought a Million Dollars of Publicity to City.
 Urges Perpetuation

Suggestion by J. A. Mcknight, originator of Vulcan, that the mil lion dollars worth of publicity which the big iron man statue had already given Birmingham be perpetuated by improving the statue and remov- ing it from the Alabama State Fair grounds to another location, was re- eeived with approval at the forum luncheon of the Civic Association yesterday.
 The speaker told how after his original suggestion in 1908 the idea of a massive statue of Vulcan was carried out through interest of Rufus N. Rhodes, how the great sculptor, G. Moretti was employed to design the mould and how through cooper alton of J. R. Mcwane the statue was cast, The statue should be kept as a memorial to the iron industry.
 The cost of the statue, which at tracted world wide attention at the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St. Louis in 1904, was $35. 1000. the speak CT said. It was shipped to St. Louis in seven railway cars after being cast in parts at Birmingham. The head alone weighs II ,000 pounds, Mir Mcknight said
 Moretti Will Come
 Mir. Mcknight said that Moretti, the sculptor, was willing to come to Birmingham and correct the present dRfArf4 n ba cfo l that it should be erected at some conspicuous place in the city where 1t would attract national attention of visitors
 The speakers suggestion was to place Vulcan at Five Points. A. R. Redburn said the Junior Chamber of Commerce had discussed the propo- sition of placing the statue at Red Mountain and having it illuminated at night. In this way all passengers in north and southbound trains could sect 1t. 1t was suggested by II. L.. Saunders that the Red mountain site was suggested because of the statues present imperfections but that if the original sculptor could be obtained to improve it he would favor a down town site.
 Adams Speaks
 John IT. Adams, one of the prime movers in the original plan of build ing Vulcan, spoke of the publicity 1t had received and how people of Bir- mingham, England. had marveled at the big iron man. Birmingham, Ala, will be second Birmingham of Eng land in manufacture. MT Adams said. He said the Birmingham Southern college campus was the most ap- propriate place for the statue.
 The pedestal plans of I. r. McDon- nell, consulting engineer of the Ala bama Public Service commission were shown. 1t comprises suggested terracing of seven tiers of Alabama stone and marble, each tier to stand for a letter in the name of the state and each carved as follows in rota- tion from top to bottom: Birming- ham, Development, Cooperation, In- dustry. Morality, Education, Re sources.
 George Lewis Bailes spoke on tine Woodrow Wilson foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

Bveryone Is interested fin educs- tion," Dr. Baker said. and added:
 T presume one usually finds most readily in the daily paper the sub- 1ect of his greatest interest. In last sundays issue of The Age Herald | could not help but notice the large amount of space devoted to educa- ton, even though it was not intend ed as school number.
 The leading editorial was on the subject. Alabama Taxes Herself .o Support Her Schools;' another edito- rial refers to the close connection be- tween good roads and good schools: on tho same page there appears q lobby regarding night schools, and even Paul Cook refers to a noted lec- turer or the pedagogical profession.
 News and Editorials
 But that isn't all. The news sec tion carries stories of how Athens put over $25,000 bond issue for schools of the campaign for the Lee School of Journalism, the program of the coming meeting of the Alabama Edu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
NO PLACE ID HOLD EXPOSITION THAT
 WISHES ID COME ].
National Industrial Engineer ing Corporation Cannot Secure Quarters in Bir-
 ingham Big Enough

Dire need of an auditorium and exposition hall of sufficient size to hold large audiences and stage large displays and exhibitions was em- phazlsed in letter of inquiry from the National Industrial Engineering corporation, Chicago, yesterday.
 The letter was from Lucian O. Holman. general manager, and the ln- quiry was for building with not less than 15,OOo square feet. "so lo- cated as to be suitable for holding an industrial and commercial exposi- tion."
 Questions in detail were directed to distance of such building from the business center of the city. whether of one or two stories and so on.
 MT. Holman wishes to know if such building could be secured for two weeks for exposition purposes. r
 Charles F Yarn. assistant secre- tary of the Chamber of Commerce, was unable yesterday, after calling up all the real estate firms in the  city. to secure such a building. Tt means that Birmingham Is to miss an industrial and commercial exhi- bltion," said MT, Yarn. because there is no place for staging one. It is not the first one we will have missed. The southern foundrymen wished to stage one last year, but we did not have tho place. We will continue to miss big events, both commercial and industrial as well as artistic until an auditorium and exposition of suitable size is at hand"
 Space desired by tho proposed ex- hibitors would require 100 by l5O feet. Birmingham has nothing like that and has not had since Winnie Davis wigwam served such purposes back in 1894.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
ELECT OFFICERS
Nominating Committee Made Selec- ton Several Weeks Ago-Lew
 Cody to Be Guest

Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at the meeting of the Rotary club tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the ball room of the South ern club. The nominating commit tee made its report several weeks ago and these officers will be elected In addition, Lew Cody. the The -vamp" of the movies. will make talk to Rotarians and John c. Henley. Jr.. chairman of the "On to Savannah" committee. where the next confer ence for the Eighth Rotary district will be held. will make short talk. At this meeting plans will be dis cussed for the Birmingham club, which was host to tho conference last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

<AuhHTdl w. V. 6r2ISteQ IS cnair ma n of the board of directors of the Cor gas Memorial movement, which plans to, establish an international instl- tuition at Panama City as a tribute to the memory of General Gorgas. who is acclaimed as the man whose sanitary measures in Panama were responsible for the accomplishment of that great engineering achievo- ment. The first field branch of the international institution will be lo- cated at Tuscaloosa and will be known as the Gcrgas School of San- itation.
 Adrimal Braisted spent several months last year as the guest of Dr. Belisarfo Porras, president of the Republic of Panama. cnd aided in preparing plans and specifications for the Gorgas Institute.
 Jemison Chairman
 "The magnificent structure at Pan anna and the Gorgas School of San- itation at Tuscaloosa, both working for the welfare of humanity, are fit ting tributes to Gen. William Craw- ford Gorgas, native of Alabama and known in every civilized nation as 'Gorgas, Physician to the World, ' was the statement made by Admiral Briasted recently in discussing the international project.
 Robert Jemison. Sr., is chairman of the Gorgas Memorial for the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

cational association and of the fact that new college is being opened In Alaska near the Arctic circle.
 But this is only a good start. Rich ard F. Johnston gives a characteristic paragraph to schools. and even in Tom Sawyers comic school plays a prominent part. School sports cover two pages. The Boy Scouts tschool boys) have their page, and The Age Herald Junior page contains the let ters and compositions of score or more of school children.
 'Furthermore, the society section gives several columns to school ban quets and school openings and school improvement work and a strong appeal for the Woodrow VIII son memorial--a memorial to a school teacher.
 Last, but not least, half page is devoted to the new Woodlawn High school, including cuts of buildings and persons connected with ths school.
 Verify education is popular with The Herald management"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Woodrow Wilson Foundation Campaign Starts in State


 The Woodrow Wilson foundation campaign, which has for it's ultimate goal the establishment of a perma- nent fund to reward those who rem der distinguished service for public welfare, liberal thought and peace through Justice. started in Birming- ham and Alabama yesterday.
 Although unable to give any defi- nite report as to returns last even ing State Chairman Sidney J. Bowie stated that three -fourshs of the coun- ties of Alabama were organized and the affairs of the campaign were swinging along in good shape. espe- cially in Jefferson county. which is well organized.
 The state quota in the campaign is $35.000 Jefferson county's share Is S10,000, of which S1,090 has already been raised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
BUILDING PERMITS

Three building permits for the erection of two brick buildings ana one frame structure were issued yes- terday to Thomas H. Vaughn, accord ing to records at the office of J. E. Spencer, city building inspector.
 The first is to be erected at 120 First avenue and will cost $3,000, while the second will be erected on Bankhead highway near Eighth ave- nue and will cost 5000. The third. which will be frame. will be located on Twenty-ninth street, between Midland and Delta avenues. and will cost $2.500.
 A permit was also obtained bv T. P. Lappage for the erection of a frame structure on Eleventh avenue and Thirty-fourth street, north. at cost of S3.00Q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
JAIL OFFICIALS
 WILL GET THEIRS

County Jail employees are not af- fected by the action of the board of revenue in cutting off funds from the sherifrs office. Although the war dens and other employees of the jail are employed by the sheriff. 1t is stated, the funds for paying them do not come from the sheriffs fund. but are paid out of the general fund of the state.
 The salaries are paid by the board of revenue as well as other expenses of operating the jail. but the county board is reimbursed by the state. While the sheriff and his deputies may go moneyless the employees of the jail will continue to receive their pay as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
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Euents of Today
 in Birmingham,

Kivvanis club luncheon at o'clock at Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyric Theatre-Keith vaudeville and pictures.
 Loev's BIiou-vaudeville, feature picture and news
 AIeasar-Lew Cody in person snt "Eden and Return,n starring Doris May.
 Trianon---Jaeixie coosan in "My Hoy"
 strand--Mae Murray in "PeacOcL Alley"
 Five Points Theatre-Tom Moore in .'Officer 868."
 Rialto-"Lavender and old Lace" GaIax--wandn Hawley in 'rOo Much Wife,"
 RoysI--Feature drama, comedy and news.
 0deon--SeriaI drama and comedy. Princess-Serial drama and com- edy.
 Miles School of Dancing-DancIng at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
FIRE AT DWELLING

The fire department answered a hurry call at II o'clock yesterday morning when the roof of frame dwelling at 1911 Fifth avenue, north, caught on fire. The house, owned by B. A. Fox, was operated as room ing house by Mrs. J. F. Elgin. a widow, who stated that the fire was started by sparks coming from an upstairs flue falling on the shingle roof The loss. estimated at Sl.000. was covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
TWO SUITS FILED Women Allege They Were Humili- ated by Employees of Pizitz Co.

Alleging that they were seized and searched by employees of the defend ant company and were compelled to strip to their undergarments and ex- pose portions of their naked bodies. Ophelia Jennings and Ella Parke filed suit in circuit court yesterday against the Louis Pizitz Dry Goods company for s8,00e each.
 The two women allege that they were greatly humiliated and embar- rassed by the proceedings. Accord ing to the allegations of the com plaint. the matters complained of oc- cured December 12, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
HEALTH OFFICIALS
 MISS THEIR PAY DAY

City employees in the health depart ment missed their semi monthly pay last week, according to statements around the city hall yesterday. Pay day. which was to have been January 25, has been delayed, it Is stated, be- cause tho pay roll of the health de- partment was not furnished the city comptroller.
 However. Dr. J. D. Bowling. city health officer, stated that the em- ployes will fin all probability receive months pay February 10, which Is the next regular pay day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

Headquarters for the foundation drive are in the Tutwiler hotel lobby The active work on the campaign was set to start this week, in order not to interfere with other drives. which have been in tho city.
 Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter is chairman of the woman's committee of the county. Walter s. Brewer and George Lewis Bailes are joint chairmen of the com mittee In charge of the canvass north of Bessemer in the county. This ln- cludes Birmingham. George Ross of Bessemer is chairman for Bessemer and county points south of Bessemer
 John D. McNeel is executive secre- tary for the state. and Mrs McNeel Is chairman for the women's divis- ion of the state. Col. T. o. Smith is state treasurer of the drive.
 Contributions will be received at the Tutwiler Headquarters or direct to Colonel Smith, state treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Ex-POLTCEMAN ACQUITTED

Bob Drake, former Birmingham no- liceman. was acquitted of a charge of robbery before Judge H B. Aber- nethy yesterday afternoon. On pre- liminary trial the court held the evil dence insufficient to warrant bind jury.
 Drake was arrested some time ago on warrant charging him with par- ticipation with c. J. Howell. another former policeman with the robbery of ssyeral negroes some weeks ago. Following the ruling of the court Drake was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
ORDERS BUFFALO
Government Will Furnish Animal for
 Avondale Zoo

Orders were placed yesterday for new buffalo for the city zoo at Avondale park, according to an an- nouncement made at the city hall. This animal will be furnished by the government and the only cost to the city will be its transportation, for 1t will be taken from the government herd in Oklahoma. This addition % the animal family at the zoo will amuse the children visiting this park, members of the commissi state, As yet a name for the buffalo has not been decided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
HUMANE SOCIETY

Regular monthly meeting of the Birmingham Humane society will be held in the council chamber of the city hall tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Several matters of importance are to come before the meeting and all members and persons interested are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
YEGGS BLOW SAFE

The safe of the Ewart- Brewer Mo tor company. 423 South Twenty-fir street, was blown early yesterday morning and $150 in currency taken. The yeggs entered the premises from a seldom-used side door just few hours before daybreak. 1t Is thought. A .s3 caliber revolver also was taken by the robbers.
 Detectives Jones, Patterson and McCombs have been assigned to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
PERSONAL

J. E. Orman of Russellville. county chairman of Franklin county of the state good roads bond drive report ed the results of his county to F. J.. Cramton of Montgomery from Bir- mingham. MT. Orman voted at Rus. sellville before coming to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
MARRIAGm yJCENsrs

Marriage licenses were issued fin probate court yesterday as follows:
 A J. Gilbert and Miss Myrtle Ma lone Wells. o. l.. Bates and Miss Mamie Harri-
 s. E. Pope and Miss Mona ozen Bradshaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Alabama Will Raise Quota of $750,O00 Toward the Endowment of Institutions to the Physician of the World'-State Campaign to
 Be Launched February 20

Meetings will be held week all the Gogas memorial monument which will be launched Alabama ehrlarv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31
Educational Features Are
 Noted by Dr. w X. Baker

Education one of the countrs greatest interests tentn by The Ageera said Dr. N county educ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-31

Americas noted hero who made pos sible the construction of the Panama canal, saving thousands of lives and for whom a memorial will be erected at Tuscaloosa to be known as Gorgas School of Sanitation and the Pana- ma Institution.