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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
$l,5OO IS COLLECTED IN DRIVE FOR BLIND


 Never before in it's history has the eat heart of Birmingham re- s3or rded more generously than We'd nesday when practically every man. woman and child who make up it's citizenry, proved that their hearts were warm and sincere, and con- tribnted most literally to the unfor- tunate sightless, in the drive for funds waged by the Alabama Asso- citation of the Blind At a late hour Wednesday night. funds amounting to more than s1,500 had been counted, all derived from the sale of Valen- tine hearts on the downtown streets of Birmingham.
 These funds will be used for the purpose of keeping in operasi sion the home for the blind located on Eighth avenue, where vocational training is taught. employment found for them, material aid contributed to the in- digent and needy, while recreation is also provided. This home means much to the sightless of Birmingham and the employment and pleasure they receive through the Alabama as- sociation aids in making their dark ness less dark and their otherwise lonely lives more bearable,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
TO ASK COMMISSION TO ENDORSE CAMPAIGN TO CONTROL MOSQUITO.

Official indorsement of the mos quito control campaign being de- veioped by the citizens cooperative committee will be requested of the city commission next week when an ordinance will be proposed by the committee regulating and dealing with the conditions throughout the city which foster mosquito propaga- tion and giving the board of health authority to inaugurate or cause to be inaugurated appropriate control measures.
 At meeting of Birmingham ex- ecutives of all the railroads, held in the offices of the Alabama Manu- lecturers association Monday, all gave their Endorsement and unani- mously pledged full support on the part of the various railroads rep resented. They will put into the campaign whatever labor and ma terial Is necessary to completely and permanently abate mosquito pro- pagation on all railroad property
 Increased interest is being mani Tested in the campaign and now that. the people realize that mos Quitos are an unnecessary evil and can be permanently eliminated by relatively simple measures and at nominal cost they wonder why the pest has been tolerated so long, Doc tor Bowling stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
POLICE AND FIREMEN N E w COMMISSION
 TO ORGANIZE MONDAY

Birmingham's new civil service commission, which will handle personnel of police and fire de- partments. will hold It's first meeting Monday, complying with the terms of the measure creating the body. John W. Altman, lawyer member, who will be elected chairman by the membership. 1t Is conceded, said Wednesday night.
 Members of the commission were named by the city commission at an adjourned session Wednesday in which w B. Cloe head of the public safety deparement, was rebuked by Commissioner William l.. Harrison. Cioe enlivened the meeting by charging that the appointments were the result of politics.
 Besides MT. Altman. who holds of flee for five years, other members of the board are
 Albert L. Reese, secretary of Ma sonic Scottish Rite bodies, former school teacher. teacher member, four year term.
 Ijr. ]. c. Vance. prominent Ma son, physician member. tnrec-year Ierin.
 .,oc E. Lacey, hardware dealer, Pratt City. merchant member, two- year term.
 R. C. Gladden., locomotive engineer, labor member, one-year term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
? AST | R DECIDES TO REMAIN WITH. HIS CHURCH HERE Says Vestry and Parish Con- vinced Him He Was in
 a Minority of
 One

At a called meeting of the vestry of the Church of the Advent Wednes- day night, the Rev. Middleton S. Barnweil made announcement that he had reconsidered his intention of leaving Birmingham and would re- main at the Advent. When seen by a representative of The Age-Herald, pr. Barnwell said:
 There is nothing that I can say further than that I shall remain here. I have been at the Church of the Advent for 10 years, and thought that perhaps the time had come when another man could do more here. have learned that the members of the vestry and parish do not agree with me, and that in this opinion 1 was minority of one. It was a deep joy to me to learn this, for 1t would have been hard to leave the friends of 10 years making. The Church of the Advent is today the equal in strength of any parish of the Episcopal church in the south. Located in the heart of growing Bir- mingham. its future influence Is in- calculable."
 Dr. Barnwell recently received an urgent call to Christ church. Savan- nah, and announcement was made Monday that he had decided to &C., cept The announcement was re- eeived with great regret not only in his own parish but throughout the city. for he has been one of Birmingham most active spirits, both in civic and religious affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
REALTY TRANSFERS

Realty transfers Wednesday indi- cate that Birmingham city lots con- tinue to offer inducements to in vestors who believes in the soundness of real estate for permanent invest ment
 Selma A. Fidger to Arthur M. Ftasley, Lot 1, in Block e." in South Highlands Land company's annex to South Highlands, for $500; M. c. Smith to Cora Bell Spangler, Lot 5s, fronting 50 feet on mort side of Mc- Million avenue, for s1,2O0 J. S. Haw- kins and wife, to Hattie F. George, Lots l, and 8, in Block 2. south, in Ironda4le. for s1.54o; Birmingham- Southern college to Alonzo Newman, Lot 10. Block 1o5. in Greenwood, for stS0; Clarence E. Graves to Clarence J. Osment, Lot 5, in Fruits addition Thompson, to Alvin s. Outland. Lot g, in Block "P," in second addition to Edgewood, for s3.so0; Mrs. Alice Simmons. to J. IT. Berry, Lots IS, 19 and 20, In Block 14e. in North Bir- mingham. for $700: W. D. Bishop, to Fenton H. Ensey, Lot f, Block IS, in East Lake, for s700; A. D. Peck, to c. A. Fox, Lots 16 and IT, in Block II, in Ivanhoe, for $500; H. c. Glas- gov, to Bessie Lee Stewart, Lots 15 and Is. in Block 25-1, In the fifth addition to Ensley, for s1,071.25; F Bozeman Daniel. to Ingram Land company, Inc, the west one-half of Lot 5ls, Block 19. of survey of Avon dale. for s1,350; Edward H. Lutz, Thomas V. Lutz and Charles A. Lutz, to John V. Coe. Lots and 10, Block 4. north, in smithfieid, for s1,55o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
HOW TO GET RID OF
 COLDS AND CATARRH
A Simple, Safe, Inexpensive, Method that Clears Out the Head, Nose and Throat.

There are many people srffering from chronic catarrh who would like to know how they can stop catching cold after cold. for they must realize that sooner TT later this may lead to de,fness and other serious troubles.
 Dr. Blosser, for years a specialist il. catarrh, is the discoverer of a pleasant, direct method that can be used by women and children as well as men. His remedy is made from medicinal herbs, flowers and berries which you smoke 1T. dainty pipe or cigarette, and inhale the vapor iito all the air passages of the head, nose. throat and lungs, carrying medicine where sprays, douches and salves cannot possibly reach. It contains no cubebs tobacco or habit forming drugs.
 Dr. Blosser's Remedy is effective in all forms of colds, catarrh, asth- ma, catarrhal he: .aches ard ear troubles that may lead to deafness. You will breathe better and feel better after using it.
 Dr. Blosser's Remedy may be had at any drug store; or if you desire proof of its beneficial and pleasant effect, send ten cents (coin or stamps) to The Dlosser Co.,, 40 DIT, Atlanta, Ga. for a trial package Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
SWEEPING CHANGES ARE MADE IN STAFF OF P. o.


 Political diversity caused the re- duction of number of the employees of the Birmingham post office We'd nesday. James C. Puckett. superin- tendent of mails. was denoted to money order cashier; E. l.. Moss, money order cashier, was denoted to postal cashier; and Augustus Mackey, postal cashier, was given the position of superintendent of mails.
 Tate smith, foreman of tie mail ing division: Hubert P. Smith. fore man of the city delivery division; Joe Dial, foreman of the general de- livery division; T. J. Dafron. fore man of the registry division and Frank Baker, foreman of the city delivery division. changed their pos itions. Succeeding officers for these acancies have not been named but it is understood that the office is now canvass.ng for. successors. All changes will become effective We'd nesday February Is. according tG Postmaster k. F, Smyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
ICE MEN SPARKLE AT FIFTH ANNUAL MEET

Annual banquet of the Alabama Ice Manufacturers' association was attended by about 45 members We'd nesday night at o'clock in pri- vate dining room of the Tutwiler ho- tel, Frank J. Rushton, local ice manufacturer. acting as toastmaster. Following the banquet the party ad- jcurned to the Lyrio theatre to wit ness the regular show and a special film picture entitled How Would You Like to Be the Ice Man?" which was scheduled to follow the last bill of the regular show. The pie ture dealt with delivery problems confronting the ice companies.
 The theatre party was the climax of the first days activities of the fifth annual convention of the as- sociation. The convention was opened al Il o'clock Wednesday morning in the Old Colony clubs rooms in the Tutwiler by J. L. Renfro of Opelika, pres ident of the association. The in- vocation, by Rev. John A. MacSpor- ran. followed. Address of welcome was delivered by Oscar Wells, presi- dent or the flfSt NdllOHdl DdHh. Reading of minutes of the previous session, presidents address, report of the secretary and treasurer, and the appointment of committee on auditing nominating and resolu- t.trs. then occupied the attention Of the delegates. In the afternoon scs- siCn. which began at 2:3o. a num- her of addresses on technical sue jects of interest to the assoc.atio1 were delivered
 Al the banquet Wednesday night. Ben Davis of the Centennial lee com psny in extending a welcome to the visitors, spoke of the need at ar Amol can standard in the rnanuta:- ture and sale of ice. and paid ;rtb- u.e to the Rushtons, who op,rate local ice companies, saying they had i,se much to establish such ! stan dard in Birmingham. He was fol- lowed by John Sparrow, vete-an ad- vr.'tlsing man. who in a semi-hrmcr- ous talk. stressed the importance Of aprly ng the golden rule in business.
 F"cgram of the association fo' IhuraGay morning inclui Il reperes oe committees, election of officers. ren rrks for good of the association anl adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
ISSUED FOR
 $500 STORE BUILDING

A one-story brick building costing approximately $500 will be erected at First avenue and Sixty-second street by B. P. Cox and R. c. Aecock, according to a permit issued We'd nesday by the building inspectors de- partment It is understood that the building will contain two stores and be of brick and hollow tile construc- tion.
 Eight residence permits were granted Wednesday by the building inspectors department, and are as follows: Newton Hill, 1914 Eighth avenue. north, residence, s75; Leroy Ward. Bradley avenue and Birch street. residence, s1,000; Pat Lawson, 1870 Twenty-first street. residence, s4o0; R. W. Roberts, Thirty third street and Fifteenth avenue, resi- dence. s2,o00; W. E. Burnett, 1901 Twenty-first street, south. residence, s100; Robert Howard, 103 Sadler street, residence, s2oo; L. E. Geer, 911 Fortieth street, north, residence, $500.
 FINDS BIRMINGHAM CLEAN
 Birmingham is cleaner from moral standpoint and a more fit place for human abode than at any according to an opinion expressed by Bert Donaldson, special investigator for the attorney general of Georgia, in Atlanta. who was in Birmingham Wednesday with Police Commission CT Jesse Armstead of Atlanta. MT Armstead stated that his mission in Birmingham was to inspect the pub lie school system in conjunction with a general pleasure trip Donaldson is widely known in Jefferson county, having served under the former ad- ministration with tho postoffics in- spectors office with Inspector Ora ham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
FUN FESTIVAL OF ELKS DRAWS CAPACITY CROWD

Complete change of program which went into effect at the Elks Fun Fes- tival on Wednesday night will con- tinue to draw capacity crowds which have been the rule since the begin ming of the big event last week.
 Many new and novel features will be offered including the sensational free act of Harry Rich. the headlin- CTS in vaudeville, the prize waltz, pr. LaMarr in his exposure of China town and others which have been especially arranged for this occa- sion.
 B. Smuckler, in charge of the fes- tival in this city, states that Bir- mingham Is now witnessing one of the most elaborate events of its kind that he has ever staged and that the people are showing their appreciation of the splendid program by capacity crowds which have been on hand every night.
 Interest in the automobile contest increases as the day draws nearer when the lucky young lady will be presented the handsome new Buick on display in the lobby of the Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
SAYS RED PEPPER HEAT STOPS PAIN
 |NFEW MINUTES

Rheumatism. lumbago, neuritis. backache. stiff neck, sore muscles strains. sprains. aching joints. When you are suffering so you can hardly get around, just try Red Pepper Rub.
 Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating heat as red peppers, and when heat penetrates right down into pain and congestion relief comes at once.
 Just as soon as you apply Red Pep per Rub you feel the tingling heat. In three minutes the sore spot Is warmed through and through and the torture is gone.
 Rowles Red Pepper Rub, made from red peppers, costs little at any drug store. Get jar at once. Be sure to get the genuine, with the name Rowles on every package Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
DR. HENRY M. EDM0NDS WILL ADDRESS PRINTERS AT BIRMINGHAM MEETING

Employing printers and publishers from all the southern states are ex- pected to be in Birmingham March [ and when the fifth annual con vention of the Southeastern Master Printers Federation will be held in this city. The convention will or ,;a r1ize Monday morning. That after noon there will be serle5 of busi- ness addresses. A banquet will end the day. Tuesday morning will be given over 70 an executive session and that afternoon visiting delegates will be shown the great steel plants Of the district.
 The tentative program is regarded as the best printers of the south have ever heard, and features the leaders in the industry in this sec tion. Robert Treshcel of Birming- ham will make the address of well come. responded to by D. B. G. Rose of Louisville. The annual ad- dress of the president will then be delivered by John G. Hauser of New Orleans. H. F. Ambrose of Nash vile will follow with a talk about the Southeastern School of Print ing.
 E. P. Nickel of Nashville, secre- tary treasurer of the federation, will make his annual report. Others scheduled to be heard at the morning session are H. G. Mitchell. Little | 1Iv ~ F.. W. Burke, Macon: E. P. Brandao New Orleans; J. V. Demend, Meridian and J. c. Murrill Charlotte 1 What Is anticipated as an inspira- tional address is the talk on What Printing Has Accomplished, to be | made by Rev. Henry M. Edmonds of Birmingham Monday afternoon Dr. | Edmonds is widely known as a mag netic and forceful speaker Joseph A. Borden of the American Writing Paper company, Chicago. wilI give the first of series of practical ad- dresses, followed by H. D. Best of the Monotype company, Philadelphia, and Charles F. Goodfriend of Chi caSo, who will speak on Trade Com i position"
 Birmingham printers arc making plans for an entertainment the visi- | tors won't forget. Delegates to inc | conference will be met at the train and escorted to the Tutwiler. the convention hotel. With registration
 the visitor will be given an enyel- | ope containing tickets to the several
 entertainments. The banquet Mon
 day evening will be presided oyer by Bill Pfaff of New Orleans. One
 hundred and fifty are expected to
 attend Tuesday afternoon, by spe-
 cial permission. the visitors will he
 taken through the steel plant If the 1 Tennessee Coal. Iron and RaiIroa1
 company at Ensley
 ] The Southeastern Master Printers Federation was organized at a meet
 ing in Atlanta five years ago. Since
 the convention has met in Nashville
 fensacola and Memphis. The eir-
 minsham meeting will be the first
 .o pc held In Alabama. Membership l Tn the federation consists of emuloy- ing printers and publishers from all
 the southern states.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15

Decision on the call extended to Dr. John A. MacSporran, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, from the Hillside Presbyterian church at Orange, N. J., will be made withhin a week or ten days, it was stated Wednesday night.
 q am very much attracted to the call from the New Jersey church, :" Dr. MacSporran stated, "as it offers many opportunities, but it will be a difficult question for me to decide quickly. The Hillside church is composed of many New Workers, suburbanites, and all classes repre- senting all walks of life, and it will present a large field of work"
 It was learned that Dr. MacSpor- ran had placed the matter before his congregation and they were sorry the cali had come, but asked him to decide as he wished. He stated that he would regret leaving Birmingham owing to the number of friends of the First Presbyterian church. Dr.. MacSporran also paid tribute to the members of the congregation who had worked in harmony with him during his pastorate.
 Dr. MacSporran came to the Bir- mingham church four years ago from the Lafayette church at Balti more, and since that time remark able increase in membership has taken place. Additional work on the church building has been completed, and it is now in a better condition ,Gf1an for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
PROPOSALS FOR CITY BONDS TO END FEB, 20

Sealed proposals will be received by the city commission until noon of the twentieth of February for the purchase of s1s4,0oO in public inn provement bonds, dated March l. 1928, maturing March 1, 1888, bear ing 51s per cent interest. per annum, payable semi mi-annually at the Han over National bank of New York city. The denomination of the bonds are $500 each.
 Eaca proposal must be accompa- nied by a certified check payable to the city in the sum of one pc cert of the amount of the bids. Bones will be delivered to the successful bidders on the first of March, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
MANY ACCEPT INVITATION TO POSTAL CONFERENCE

The business men of the city, civic associations, public officers ard large mailers are receiving invita- tions to attend the postal confer ence-convention for Alabama to be held at the First Methodist church February 20 at D. m.
 The conference-conven held. this year is calculated to be one of the greatest in the history of the postal service, and responses have been re- ceived at the local office from more than 1,20o delegates expressing their intention to attend. The postal work CTS and officers are desirous of get ting in closer touch with the busi- ness public and business men will be asked to confer with the postal service workers and suggest ways and means for the improvement of the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
T =Ss;:: s:5 TODAYS
 IIC ;. s. j: CALENDAR
AT THE MOVIES

AT THE MOVIES Alcazar ''The Little Church Around the Corner Five Points-Helen Fergeson, The Right Way"
 Galax-wailace Reid in Clarence" odeon-"The Radio King" and comedies.
 Princess-"The Son of the Wolf" by Jack London.
 Rialto-Norma Talmadge in Pro bation Wife"
 Royal--Jack Hoxie in Riders of the Law"
 Strand-Marion Davies in "when Knighthood Was in Flower" Trianon--Mae Murray in Jazz mania"
 AT THE THEATERs Jefferson-"Shuffle Along" Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures.
 CURRENT EVENTS Credit Mems aseociation at the Tutwiler at l o'clock Executive meeting of the Alabama Ice Manufacturers Association at the Tutwiler.
 WSY-No program tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
SCHOOLS WILL OBSERVE HOLIDAY WITH EXERCISES

Three programs will be carried out in the public schools on the twenty second of the month with the on servaHce of Washington's birthday. Law Enforcement day and Amor dat. according to an announcement made by c. B. Glenn, superintendent of Birmingham schools. and fitting cere- monies will be carried out in the many schools of the city.
 The teachers will have an oppor- tunity to teach patriotism throu yh the study of the life and character of Washington and one that should be observed annually in every class room from the first grade through the high school
 Law Enforcement day is to be com piled with at the request of Gov ernor Brandon as part of the pro- gram of that date.
 It was also requested that on this date which is Arbor day classes ar range to plant tree on the school grounds wherever one has been de- stroyed and that Appropriate exer- cises in connection with the plant ing form a part of yse program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
CITIZENS WILL MEET ON MOSQUITO CONTROL

Further plans for the eradication of the mosquito Tn the Birmingham district will be discussed at a meet ing of the Citizens Cooperative com mittee to be held at the Tutwiler hotel Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Reports from the various committees and several short talks vii be made by authorities on the question, pr. Bowling stated.
 It is expected that committees to present the question to the various luncheon clubs of the city will be named, and other speakers for the women's clubs and labor erganiza- tions announced.
 striking him in the back of the head near the base of the skull and made it's exit near his right eye. His precarious condition was unchanged late Wednesday night.
 The Kidnapping of Daniels resulted from refusal to heed a warning he received three weeks ago to cease operating his jitney between North Birmingham and Sayreton. Daniels was given 10 days to quit the line, under penalty of violence. Names of the persons delivering the warning are being withheld by police.
 Police authorities are now making every effort to identify the pistol, taken from the man by Daniels, through it's numbers. Results are be- ing expected momentarily by the of ficers.
 Jim c. Smith. United States district attorney, and c. W. McPhail of the department of justice were in eoit- ference with Chief McDuff Wednes- day afternoon with the view toward having the case aired in federal court. No statutes covering such an offense, unlesseit be those governing racial disorders, are In existence, ac- cording to Smith. James G. Davis. county solicitor, was also consulted with on the case, the decision being reached to have as speedy trial in Jefferson county circuit court as possible. The charge to be pre- ferred against Newman will probably be assault with intent to murder and lSidnaping, or conspiracy to flog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
NEGRO SUSPECT HELD

Roy Reese. negro, shot when he emerged from Grimes Brothers Gro- cery store, Eighth avenue and Twenty first street, by Officers Burkett, flames and Jenkins. was being held in the city jail Wedncs- day pending his transfer to the coun- ty jail on a warrant charging bur- Elary and grand larceny. Reese was shot five times by the officers, all of the bullets striking him in his legs ana hips. as he attempted to make his escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-15
MAN INJURED IN FALL

V. G. Weaver, 40 Fifty fourth street, an employe of the klothes Shop, POT 1-2 Nineteenth street, north. sustained a severed temple artery and a lacerated skull when he fell in the store at 6:15 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, striking his head against a display case. He was taken to the Birmingham General hospital in Johns ambulance, where it is said his condition is serious. It Is thought that high blood pres sure caused Weaver to fall.