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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
LEGION AND EX-SERVICE
MEN TO HOLD MEETING
AT HILLMAM FRIDAY

Members of the Birmingham post.
American Legion, and all ex-service
men are urged to attend meeting
of the legion to be held at the Hill
man hotel Friday night at 8 o'clock.
This meeting will be in the interest
of the. eX-service men and several
important topics will be discussed.
War risk insurance and the latest
laws passed regarding the reinstate-
ment of ex-service men will be fully
explained by a representative of the
Veterans Bureau. One of the latest
provisions of the law, according to
Col. w. r. Bare, commander of the
local post, Is that insurance can now
be taken out by all former service
men with practically the same fea-
lures as proffered by insurance COM
panies. Any ex-service man can now
reinstate, providing he suffered no
disability, with payment of premium
one month in advance, and one month
in arrears. Men disabled in service
will have to pay for the time their
insurance has lapsed.
One of the guests at the meeting
will be Emmett Albert Craddock,
12-year- boy. who won 81 at the
Gibson school for the recitation of
the american Creed" He will again
recite the creed during the program.
Other entertaining features have
been planned by the committees in
charge and it is expected that all
former service men who are inter-
ested in the war risk insurance and
it's features will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
SEGREGATION CLAUSE
ZONING ENABLING ACT

Protest was registered before the
city commission by delegation of
negroes Thursday morning against
the race segregation clause in the
coming enabling act before the legls-
lature. City Attorney w. ]. Wynn
pointed out to the negroes that the
act was not mandatory and that cities
were not required to adopt ordi-
nances embodying all privileges al
lowed in it. If the act is adopted
the city will then have to adopt an
ordinance, it was pointed out, and
assurance was given that negroes
would then be given hearing.
The race segregation clause was
included in the act as separate
section so that, if it were declared
invalid, other sections would not be
affected. The bill was introduced as
a general measure, supported by a
number of Alabama towns and cities.
Following is the committee that
called on the commission and filed
written protest: Oscar w. Adams,
editor of the Birmingham Reporter,
chairman; DIR. j. a. Bray, general Sec
rotary of education of the NJ. E.
church, secretary; Rev. ]. G. Rag
land, pastor of the Congregational
church; DIR. C.zI.. Fisher. pastor cf the
Sixteenth Street Baptist church; DR..
II, N. Newsome, pastor of st. Johns
A. NJ. E. church; w. I. Woods,
Grand Master of Colored Masons; u.
G. Mason, physician: Rev. B. F. NAL
lard; DR.. T.. w. Caffee, presiding ell
der of the A. NJ. e. church; DR.. r.
n. Hall. president of the Birmingham
Baptist Ministerial union.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
MEMBERS OF CHURCH
WILL SUGGEST NAME

Every member of the Independent
Presbyterian church. will be asked to
suggest a new congregational name
at Sunday mornings service at the
new church, Highland avenue, at
Thirty-firth street. These sugges-
tions will be considered by the execu-
tive board, which January 20 will
recommend use of selected name.
In case this name is rejected by a
majority, the board will make an
other recommendation the Sunday
following.
At the Sunday night service at the
Lyric theatre the chorus of 90 trained
voices will be heard in special selee-
tions, including the anthem. Blessed
Be Thou" by H. A. Matthews, and
Mobiles anthem. Souls of the Right
eous." Mrs. R. P. MCGOWAN, con-
tralto soloist, will render the offer
tory solo, Come Ye Blessed, by
Scott
other assisting soloists include Mrs
May Skackelford, soprano; DR.. Burt
Richardson, tenor; Q. Gordon Erick-
son, baritone and director; Mrs.
Walter c. Rea, pianist.
steel Chains" will be the sermon
subject of Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds
Sunday night at the Lyric theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
MURPHY STATIONED AT
CAPITAL TO WATCH
BIRMINGHAM INTEREST

Matt Murphy has been placed on
the city legal department staff and
is stationed in Montgomery to pro-
tect Birminghams interests in the
legislature. This is in line with a
custom in the past. whereby the city
has employed a legal representative
to study and investigate all measures
that might affect the city. Expense
of this is financed by a special appro-
priation for extra legal help, accord
ing to Commi ssioner w. l.. Harrison.
I'VE had thought of having mem
bers of the jefferson county dele
cation keep us posted regarding leg
islation that might affect Birming-
ham," Mr.. Harrison said land they
offered to cooperate with US by
doing so. Their time Is so much con-
sumed, however. by duties of their
office that they cannot watch all
these bills that might concern Bir-
mngham.
TT is necessary that we have a
representative to watch all bills i'm
troduced, as some of the most, inno-
cent measures may seriously affect
the city of Birmingham l under
stand that three or four bills to be
presented by jefferson county will
affect the city,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
DR.. LOvELADY ELECTED
RETAIL DRUGGISTS HEAD

Retail druggists division of the
Chamber OF Commerce have elected
officers for the ensuing year as fol-
lows:
Dr. r. F. Lovelady, president; Hal
Duncan, first vice president; w. w.
Walker, second vice PRESIDENT; e. q.
Burchfield. treasurer; !. w. Patton.
secretary.
H. W. Taylor and C. G. Alley, with
the officers. will constitute the board
of directors.
A third vice president to represent
the retail cigar dealers who have az
filiated with the druggists Is to be
named by the president 1t was de-
cided to appoint a committee to ar
range for the annual meeting of the
Alabama Pharmaceutical association
in Birmingham in June.
1t was recommended that each
member of the division subscribe to
the fund for entertainment of the
State Sunday School association an
nual convention here in April. Sub
scFiptions are to be sent to L..
Pizitz.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
| ADDITIONAL JUDGE OF
THE CRIMINAL DIVISION
Is URGED BY .JURISTS

Judges of the tenth judicial cir
cult aEe not opposed to the estab-
lishment of a court of domestic re-
lations in Jefferson county but feel
that the first need is an additional
judge in the criminal division Of
circuit court, it was learned from
lowing the departure of Judge Dan A.
Greene for Montgomery to confer
with Jefferson county's representa-
tives in the legislature about the
situation existing in the courts here,
1t was learned that circuit judges
in jefferson county favor the estab-
Iishment of a court of domestic re-
lations il an additional criminal
Judge is provided. However. they feel
that if jefferson county is to have
but one additional judge he should
be assigned to the criminal division.
This, it was stated authoritatively,
is the sense of a meeting Of the
judges of the Tenth circuit held We'd
nesday at which time Judge Greene
was asked to represent them in a
conference with Jefferson county s
legislators at Montgomery.
1t is possible that an additional
criminal Judge and court of domes-
tic relations both may be added to
the courts of jefferson county. Legal
circles here have advocated the es-
Establishment of court Of domestic
relations for some time. Judge s. d.
Murphy of juvenile court favors
strongly the establishment of such
court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
SUBPOENAS ISSUED.
FOR BANK TELLERS
WHO KNE VI MOORE
EasIey Also Reported Cum
moned to Appear Before the
Grand Jury; MCLendon
Only Commissioner

Court house attaches Thursday
morning disclaimed knowledge of
rumors that all members of the city
commission, except Mrs. Mary Ech-
OILS. had been subpoenaed to appear
before the grand jury January 20
to testify concerning alleged miscon-
duct in office of George c. Moore,
former street commissioner. 1t was
learned on good authority that D.
C. McLendon, president of the COM
mission, is the only commissioner
who has been summoned.
Thorough grand jury investigation
of charges of pay roll padding,
which resulted in Moore's dismiss
sal from city service, was forecast
Thursday morning when it became
known that subpoenas were also is
sued for the bank tellers who cashed
checks for Moore. In the hearing
before the city commission testimony
was produced to show that Moore
represented himself to the bank tell
ers as John Easley and cashed checks
drawn by the city in favor of Easley.
Bank tellers who testified before
the commission were Claude Shill
of the American Trust company and
Frank Prince OF the First National
bank.
Unofficial information also had it
that subpoena was issued for Eas-
ley at the same time subpoenas were
issued by former Solicitor Joseph r.
Tate for Mr.. McLendon, Marvin. Tay-
lor, ]. T. Moser, H. c.. Propst and
F. v. Daley. This, however, could
not be verified. Easley has not been
found since. the charges against
Moore were first aired. Shortly aft
err Moore was discharged by the
city commission Easley forfeited a
bond for his appearance in the court
of misdemeanors to answer charge
of vagrancy.
Solicitor Jim Davis made no state
ment concerning the case Thursday
other than to reiterate his stand
of Wednesday that he. would take
the case up when it came before
the grand jury. The case was placed
on the grand jury docket by former
Solicitor Joseph r. Tate whose term
expired January Is. Mr.. Tate said
Thursday that he did not recall the
names of any for whom subpoenas
were issued except that of Mr.. Nc
Tendon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
JUDGE MARTIN GIVEN
INCREASE IN SALARY

Rumors circulated last week that
Judge Henry j. Martin of the city
recorders court was being considered
as first assistant to Solicitor Jim
Davis were given seeming credence
Thursday when the city commission
ers voted to increase his salary from
$3.50 to $500 month. The increase
was granted on the recommendation
of Commissioner of Public Safety
Cloe.
The reason assigned by the COM
mission for granting the increase in
salary is the increased volume Of
business in the recorders court.
In 1918, the year Judge Martin
assumed office, there were 9,S0S ar
rested persons brought before him.
Figures recently compiled for 1922
show shat there were 2O,517 that
year. Convictions in 1918 totalled
6,463, while in 1922 they were 49,
225. Fines collected by Judge Mar
tin, exclusive of those collected sub
sequent to Imprisonment, increased
in the five years from $S1.700.50 to
-S2T15S
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
WATTS INDORSED
FOR POSITION ON
TAX Commission
Real Estate Board Urges Ap-
pointment of Birmingham
Man by Gov. Brandon.
Will Elect Officers

William A. Watts, president of the
Hillman- Watts Land company, was
Endorsed for position on the state
tax commission by the Birmingham
Real Estate Board at its meeting
Thursday at the Tutwiler hotel, and
the secretary of the board was di-
rected to bring the notice of the in
dorsement of Mr.. Watts to Gov Will
liam W. Brandon.
Mr.. Watts, who was present at the
luncheon meeting, stated the first he
knew of the fact that he was being
mentioned for the place, was when a
friend from Montgomery told him of
it Wednesday. He said that If he
could serve Jefferson county and the
state he was willing to accept the
appointment II it was offered to him.
d. F.. Manasco, building promoter,
favored the Endorsement of Mr.. Watts
In an address before the board. He
reviewed the qualifications of Mr.
Watts for the position. He said Mr.
Watts represented more than $1,000
900 worth of property in Jefferson
county and was eminently qualified
to serve on the state tax commission.
Ed Allen told the realtors in a shor.
talk that the way in which he ae-
'complished the deal whereby the Bur-
ger Dry Goods company acquired
property valued at approximately
100000 at Fourth avenue and
Twentieth street, was by, the exer-
else of hard work and patience. He
asserted that in his opinion patience
was more necessary even than hard
work in concentrating such deals.
board, announced that officers for the
ensuing year would be elected at the
meeting of the board next Thursday.
These officers will be installed at the
annual dinner of the board. Janu-
arX %
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
/! WARM PERSONALITY
WINS SALW HEARTS.
OF PLEASED HEARERS.

Appealing personality, accompa-
MED by phenomenal technique, won
Alberto Salvis way into the hearts
of his audience when he appeared
in harp concert Thursday night at
the Jefferson theatre under the aus
pieces of the Birmingham Music Study
club.
Salvi afforded genuine pleasure
and enjoyment to his hearers
throughout his II programmed num-
bers and two encores. Control over
his instrument at times seemed in
credible. He seemed to pour every
bit of himself into his music, yet
played without affectation, bringing
sympathetic response from every
person within hearing almost from
the first touch of the strings. His
work evidenced strongly the nat
ural musician, In love with his art
His program was we'll chosen, CIV
ing him opportunity to sway
through varying moods, carrying his
audience with him.
labels allegro" came with a dash
which warmed the audience to Salvi
abetted by his engaging personality.
Marked expression and effective
treatment characterized his own ar
rangement of Grieg's "Au Prin-
rare beauty.
All the properties of Spanish
music, the fire and dash and lifting,
tantalizing rhythmic swing. came
from the strings of Salvis harp in
the "Danse Espanole1 (TedeschD. By
contrast was offered Chopin's Fan
TASTE Impromptu," difficult of rendi-
ton, and with dainty melody strik-
ingly defined.
Again bringing out the artists
power of interpretation. the eerie
notes of the Norwegian Ballade
tPoenitz) thrilled as they ranged
from PLAINTIFF gayety and now to
hymn-like sweetness and again to
virile power recalling all of Morse
mythology. A familiar encore left
the audience in pleasant mood for
the intermission.
The latter portion of the program
gave splendid opportunity for, dis
play of Salvis matchless right hand
technique and his interpretative
powers. Alyars' "Fantasie Bril-
liante" suffered by comparison with
other numbers.
Delicate possibilities of touch
came out in the dainty, exquisite
"Danse des Sylphes" (Posse). Salvi's
own composition, the "Valse de Con-
cert" was exqaisitely beautiful and
received cordial, whole hearted re-
Spouse for both artist and his crea-
ton. He seemed to become part
of his. instrument in playing this
number and really lived in his music.
The musical stinkle of falling
water came in rendition of DeBus-
sey's THE Fountain His work in
this was excellent. Voiced appre-
citation of another of Sawfs own
work greeted italian Serenade," a
lyric which brought out all the ro-
nance of his native Italy the back
ground. at times bringing the ira
ditional tones of the serenading in
struments.
Tedeschi's familiar Music Box"
was perfect in rendition. In closing.
Salvi displayed superlative technique
and brought out all the possibilities
of his harp. it seemed. in Aptommas'
"Tarantelle.' SaintSaens' Swan"
as an encore, closed one of the most
enjoyable musical evenings in long
while in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
SEEK CONDEMNATION
HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY

Condemnation proceedings for
right-of-way to complete the South
Bessemer highway will be Instituted
by the city at once, 1t was announced
by A. J. Hawkins, city engineer, who
was authorized by the commission
Thursday to act with the city attor
ney in starting such action.
Condemnation of land needed for
the Pratt birmingham road may be
deferred, 1t was indicated, since pro-
posal has recently been made by
large property owner for purchase of
mile of the needed two miles on
that route. Resolution adopted
Thursday authorized condemnation
on both routes. Action was taken
upon recommendation of the board of
revenue, made at it's meeting Tues
day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
WSY FRIDAY PROGRAM
HAS VOCAL FEATURES

The program for the regular Fri
day nights program of the Alabama
Power company broadcasting sta
ton WSY, will contain several in
teresting numbers, both vocal and
by the WSY orchestra. A reading
will be given by Miss Marjorie
Dressler
The program follows: Opening an
nouncemcnts and tuning in, 8 p. m;
vocal solo, "At Dawning," Mr.. June
Rogers, accompanied by Mrs. June
Rogers, ST.; reading. Miss Marjorie
Dressler; selections, WSY orchestra;
vocal solo, Lullaby" Mr.. June
Rogers, accompanied by Mrs. June
Rogers, Sr.; selections, WSY or
chestra vocal solo, Irish Love
Song" Mr.. June Rogers; closing an
nouncements and signing off.
Market quotations service begins
at p. m. standard central time
Closing quotations: New York Stock
Exchange, New York Cotton Ex-
change, New Orleans Cotton Elk
change. Chicago Board of Trade
(wheat, corn and oats); and Libefty
bonds.
Quotations: Morris avenue (Bir-
mingham) on fruits, produce, live
stock, beef, hides and tallow, and
poultry, and local (Birmingham) Sc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
FARMER ENDS LIFE BY
SHOOTING NEAR HOME

Charles W. Beason, age 4S, farmer.
shot and instantly killed himself near
his home, three miles north of Brad
ford, late Thursday afternoon. FL
nancial difficulties are believed to
have been the cause according to
Coroner j. d. Russum, who respond
ed promptly to a call to the scene
Beason is survived by his wife
and nine children. He was found
near road leading to his home
about SIS o'clock by his 17-year- old
son. Philip 1t was said that finan-
cial obligations of Beason were due
Thursday and he was unable to meet
them.
Beason had lived in the Bradford
vicinity for some time, but was NOV
ing on the day of the suicide to an J.
other locality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
DAVIS CONT|N
F TIGHT ON ALLEGED.
MPROPER HOUSES.
Solicitor Asks for IniunctionS
Against Five Establish
mentS on Complaint
of Officers

Efforts to rid the city and county
of alleged disorderly houses and
sellers of Illicit liquor were con-
tinued Thursday by Solicitor Jim
Davis, who filed complaints against
five such alleged establishments in
chancery court during the day.
Those sought to be enJoined by the
solicitor Thursday are: joe Oliver,
1914 Avenue F; Julia Smith, alias
Julia Boarders, 1914 Fifth avenue !;
Dolly Hale, alias Dolly Long, 400
Catherine avenue; Joe Pantl. Herman
Pantl and Amelia Pantl. Montgom-
cry highway, opposite the Shades
Cahaba school, and S. ]. Shell and
Mrs. Willie She'll 1872 North Third
avenue Each of those named as de-
PENDANTS in the complaints are al
legged to be conducting liquor
nuisance.
The complaints ask for injunctions
to abate the alleged nuisances and
seek to have warrants of seizure
placed in the hands of the sheriff
authorizing him to seize and hold
subject to court orders all appliances
for the manufacture and sale of
liquor that might be found on the
premises. On final disposition of the
case it is asked that such appliances
be forfeited to the state.
Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff
was in conference with Mr.. Davis
during the day concerning the pro-
posed war on undesirable places and
persons in the city and county. Mr.
Davis stated that the city officials
were cooperating with him In his
move to clean up the city and county
and that they intended to use every
weapon at their disposal to rid the
community of such alleged nuisances.
We are going to make the bust
ness of violating the law unprofit
able and when we do people will
stop it, declared Mr.. Davis. He said
the campaign would be pushed Wig
orously to a close.
All the places against which in
functions were sought Thursday by
Mr.. Davis were reported to the So
licitor's office by city officials. Jake
McGill and Bob Patton, city purity
officers, were in conference with
Mr.. Davis during the day and signed
several affidavits in support of the
complaints filed by him. Others who
signed supporting affidavits were ]
A. Ellard and w. A. Pritchard, city
police officers.
Hearings on petitions Off injunc-
tions against John Bollas, proprietor
of the Olympia hotel at 250l1s
Fourth avenue, and Hattie Brown.
2421 Fifth avenue, were set for Feb
ruary 5, by Hunter Armstrong, reg
lister in chancery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
COMMUNITY CLUB TO AID
NElGHB0RH00D HOUSE

Northside Community house and
the Neighborhood house were recon-
mended sas the charitable organiza-
ton to be assisted by the Community
club at the Thursday afternoon
meeting at the Tutwiler hotel. The
recommendation was made by Powell
Nolan.
John. Sparrow talked most inter
estingly on the Needs of Birming-
ham," and the RESPONSIBILITIES facing
it's youths. He spoke of the splendid
work that could be done for Biz
mngham by the Community club If
they would get together with other
organizations and practice the 'gol-
den rule" and not be one of the many
factions now existing in the city. -
Evans Dunn presided, w. H. Sad
dler. Jr., president. being absent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
PILGRIM KNIGHTS TO
ENTERTAIN FRIDAY

Fesbam Place, No. s Pilgrim
knights of Oriental Splemdor will
celebrate it's first anniversary Friday
night, with a dance and reception at
Miles hall in the Freternal hall
building.
The program will include a number
of fun stunts and during the even
ing refreshmentsf will be served.
Music for the dSpce will be fur
nished by Miles Orchestra.
James G. Davis orinetal knuight,
will preside over the short business
session at 100 o'clock that will pre-
coed the festivities. From $50 to 9
o'clock the officers and members will
extend greetings to the visitors, to be
followed 'byA the dance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
GLEE CLUB TO APPEAR
AT COLLEGE FRIDAY

Birmingham Southern College Glee
club viii give it's opening home con-
cert in the college auditorium at 8
o'clock Friday night. The Glee club
has already made two or three ap-
pearance5 in the city which have been
big successes. The club sang at Ems
ley High school Thursday morning
in a program put on by the Ensley-
Birmingham Southern club.
The Glee club is one Of the best
put out by Birmingham-S Southern
in years and a successful season is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-19
WHAT JEWS BELIEVE
| ABOUT THE MESSIAH
| SUBJECT OF SERMON

At the urgent request of members
of the congregation and others DR..
Morris Newfield, at the regular SER
vice Friday evening of Temple
Emanu Ell, will repeat the sermon he
preached a few weeks age on the
subject What the Jews Believe Con
corning the Messiah" The public is
invited.
On Saturday a delegation from the
congregation of Temple Emanu Ell
will leave for New York to attend
the Golden Jubilee of Union of the
Jewish congregations Of America.
which will be held in that city next
week.
The delegation will include DR.. NJ.
Newfield, NJ. v. Joseph, Leo K. Stein
err, Ike Adler, Dave Rich, Louis
Phillips, B. F. Ezekiel and J. Fried
man.
The Union of Jewish Congrega-
lions was founded so years ago by
DR.. Isaac M. Wise of Cincinnati, and
controls the activities Of the Jewish
congregations throughout the coun-
try and the Hebrew Union college
of Cincinnati where the Jewish rab-
bis receive their training.
The Birmingham delegation will
BIO gone about 10 days.