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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
WORKING OUT THE BEAST

From the Kansas City Times.
 Now and then there is an out standing evidence of human prog ress which in itself appears suffi- cient to encourage belief that vast strides toward higher planes of ex- istence may yet be taken. For eX- ample, it is, still common to deplore lynching as a national evil in Amer ica, and few weeks ago a bill in tended to curb the evil through ac- don of the federal courts was side
 tracked permanently in Congress only after the strongest kind of eff forts for it's passage. Yet lynching, if the frequency of the crime is to be considered, is Just about one fourth as much of an evil as it was thirty years ago. That heartening fact is set forth in the report of the Tuskegee institute showing the num- Der of lynchings in 1922 to have been fifty-seven, compared with sixty-four the previous year. But in 1892 the number of such atroci- ties totaled POS. Since that year thtreA has been gradual decrease in the practice, the number of per sons who were vicr,ms of nib pas sion in 1917 being only thirty-eight. In view of the progress already made, it is not too much to expect that within few years more lynch ing may be practically eliminated in the United States. Education, de- termined efforts at law enforce ment, better understanding between the races as result of deliberate moves in this direction by leaders among both whites and blacks-all have had a hand in the improve ment. An upward movement of hu- manitv is possible wherever the right kind of effort is made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Against the Fee System

From the Gadsden Times News.
 The fee system is ruinous to both officials and the public, to say noth- ing of the shortening of rations for the prisoners. Any county in the state has sufficient income to give its sheriff decent living without trying to capitalize on the feed bills. If the income is not suffi- cient why do so many men want to be sheriff of the various counties? If they are not satisfied with the income of the office as it stood ar the time they offered for election. then they should resign and let some other more reasonably satisfied citi- zen take the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Hard to Do

Monsieur Coue, I hope you'll stay
 To make us all your debtor, And show us that, Although it's flat,
 The world is getting better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

Birminghams police turnover has been twenty per cent. in four months That means too many green men at time. The occupation of policeman should be a regu- lar profession with proper training, adequate salary and definite morale as prime fac tors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
A Family Weakness

You are descended from the Pilgrim Fathers?"
 q am, sir replied the impecunious citiz- zen. My ancestors came to this country BOP years ago and it's my firm belief that none of their descendants have ever accu- mulated enough money to make the return trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Help the Dependents

From the Greensboro Watchman.
 The big showing made by the convict department for the year 1922 is no. special credit to Ala bama. The millions of dollars profit on the labor of convicts is largely at the expense of the families of the unfortunates who are doing time for violating the laws. Part of the money earned for the state by the conyicts should be given to the de- pendents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

If the highway commission personnel were reduced to three members, perhaps it would reduce the difficulty of arriving at decisions. Many men are of more minds than few.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
More Mills for Huntsville

From the Huntsville Times.
 With two big cotton mills in sight to add to what we already have, things are going to hum in the tex tile world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
An Example to Cite

The man who gives his wife a limousine may not be a good provider in every sense of the word, but he is sure to be well spoken of by other wives who want one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

Perhaps the state legislature can properly pass a resolution directed to the federal Congress and stressing the need for prompt action with respect to Muscle Shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Beating Back

We are progressing toward normalcy. It has reached the point where a reference to Mrs. Stillman appears in New York news paper, on an inside page and under a one line head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Adrift With the Times
He Doesn't Know

A poet sings sweetly of holiday toys,
 But while on the subject l wish to remark. He has no conception of how it annoys
 To step on little toy train in the dark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

Alabama spends nearly one-third as much on penal institutions as on educational in- stitutions. But then the penal institutions got away to better start.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Alabama Press
Not a Fractional Governor

From the Talladega Home.
 What made Kilby was that he was governor of the state instead of factions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
CHANGE CAUSED BY REPAIRS

From LOnuOn IIu-BICS.
 A. company of tourists were ta- ken over the castle at Blois.
 "This," said the guide, lis the room in which the Duke de Gulse was murderedw
 "What's that?' interrupted the tourist. "When I came here two years ago was told it was the room opposite"
 "Ah," said the guide, quite calm ly. "This room was undergoing re- pairs at that time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

Dr. Coue says that auto-suggestion pre- vents crime. On the other hand, is not crime often auto-suggested?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11
Long Debate Ahead

Are you leaving?" "Yes. A tarpon fisherman is having an argument with a trout fisherman about the relative merits of the two kinds of sport. J don't propose to sit around here all night while they fight it out.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-11

Perhaps it would be less costly to build new state constitution than to keep repairing the old one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

Nostrils, mouth and small teeth of the sawfish are on the under surface of the head near the base of the saw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WORK IF SCHOOLS ATTRACTS NOTICE
Journal Of Education LaudS City And County
 Systems

Birmingham and Jefferson county schools are held up as examples of educational progress. and the wise expenditure of public funds for schools by the Journal of Educa- tion." published in Boston, in an editorial appearing in the December 20 issue of the magazine.
 Jefferson county. Alabama, x. R.. Baker county super ntendent, Bir- mingham, the metropolis of the county, comes near leading the coun- try in educational progress" the editorial says, and continues:
 eve wrote extensively of the schools of the county a year ago, but since then there have been many inn portant educational achievements, Although the tax program will not expire until 1927, the city and county on August 2S, by vote of four to one reVoted the tax for 25 years, eX- piring in 1852. On November 20 the people voted the district taxes in all the rural districts by a vote of six to one. for the 25-year period.
 This makes possible the eXpendi- ture of S1500,000 in building and equipment and completes the pro gram for consolidating the schools Of the county. Another highly impor- tant feature is the placing of all high schools in two districts, thus en- abling the poor districts to share the taxes with the wealthy districts. There are already 15 accredited high schools outside of cities which is twice as many as a year ago"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
CLEVELANDS MUST REMAIN IN JAIL
Tom Denied Bail And Appeal Denies Freedom To Jack
 And Son

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 2s - Tom Cleveland, lis father, Jack Cleveland and a nephew. "Son" Cleveland, all charged with the murder of stephen Losing, aged county resident, will remain in prison, without benefit Of bail as the result of action taken in circuit court today when habeas corpus proceedings seeking freedom under bail for the defendants were heard. Bail was denied Tom Cleve- land and while the court held that Jack Cleveland and Son" Cleveland were entitled to bond in the sum ot S7,5O0 each, Solicitor Chamberlain announced appeal which means the defendants must remain in prison until the case is passed on by the higher courts.
 Attorneys for the Clevelands set out in making the plea for bail, that Tom Cleveland had twice been tried, each hearing resulting in mistrial' that no evidence had been produced to show the offense was not bailable and that their client was entitled to his freedom. They maintained that the first jury stood II to 1 for ac- quittal and also declared that the sec ond jury stood I to for acquittal. with none of the five for conviction for anything greater than second de- gree murder.
 The decision denying Tom Cleve- land bail was rendered by Judge Goldsby while Judge Berney rend- cred the decision in the cases of the other two defendants. Jack Cleve- land and son Cleveland have not vet been tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
JOHNSON PLANNING CONTEST IN SOUTH
California Senator Announces He Will Also Enter Ala
 bama Primary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Hiram Johnson intends to contest with President Coolidge for southern dele gates to the Cleveland convention. He announced today that he would enter the Alabama primary.
 The announcement was made after Senator Johnson had conference here with his campaign manager, Frank H. Hitchcock. They also dis cussed plans for the Johnson cam paign In other states.
 Alabama's presidential preference primary will be held on the second Tuesday in March but entry papers must be filed, according to the un- derstandng of Senator Johnson by January l, and MT Hitchcock has sent an agent to Birmingham to as certain what formalities are re- quisite.
 Senator Johnson is not certain whether he will file in Alabama per sonally, or through Johnson lead CT who is a-citizen of the state, but it was said today that he would take whatever steps are necessary to com pete with President Coolidge for the Is Alabama delegates.
 The Coolidge organization already has prepared to enter the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
The County As A Unit In Wei- fare Work Will Be Stressed, Mrs. Bush Announces
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AG E-HERALD
MOntgomery. Ala. Dec. 2S


 Plans for the annual meeting of the Alabama Conference of Social workers to be held at Tuscaloosa March to Il were considered at a meeting of the officers of the com ference held here today in the of flee of the president. Mrs. L. B. Bush, It was announced that c. M. Book man, who handled the Community Chest problem in Cincinnati, will ad- dress the convention at Tuscaloosa, and all Chambers of Commerce of Alabama will be invited to send rep resentatives to the meeting. The president of the social workers con ference of the state bordering on Alabama will also be guests at the meeting.
 Announcement was made of the theme of the 1924 conventions: "The county as the unit in an organized program for social work"
 The Alabama conference of social workers embraces number of agencies in its membership which are expected to be brought togeth- CT at the convention in Tuscaloosa. Among the social workers whose at tendance is urged are teachers, par ticularly those engaged in excep- tional education, public health work CTS and those engaged in work on behalf of feeble minded and insane. ministers, particularly rural minis ters, superintendents of institutions, home and farm demonstration agents, vocational education and rehabilita- tion workers, probate and juvenile court judges, public health nurses. leaders in Boy Scout and Girl Scout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
GRADE CROSSINGS CONF ERENCE TOPIC
City Commission To Take Decided Steps Early In
 January

Definite steps towards construc tion of one viaduct and three under passes at railroad crossings in down town Birmingham will be taken about January 1 with the completion of the survey of City Engineer A. j. Hawkins and the beginning of final negotiations with the affected rail- roads, D. E. McLendon, president of the city commission, announced Fri day.
 The city engineer tells me he will have his survey and cost estimates ready in a few days, and the city commission will then get behind these projects ana push them to completion" MT .McLendon said.
 The plans call for a rainbow via duet over the railroad tracks at Twenty-fourth street and for under passes at Fourteenth. Eighteenth and Twentieth streets, according to MT. McLendon. Other viaducts and un- derpasses are needed, but these are the ones the city will go after first. he said.
 With these improvements next year." he asserted, we can make out very well for awhile. The movement of traffic will be greatly expedited and danger of accidents at the cross ings will be eliminated"
 Railroad officials With whom MT. McLendon has recently been in con ference, have assured him of then full cooperation, the commission president said
 "These improvements will be worth great deal to the railroads a s well as to the public" ire continued The plan to slightly elevate the railroad tracks at the crossings where underpasses, or subways are to be constructed, said Mir. McLen- don has been finally decided. The railroads will pro-rate the cost of the improvements, and the outlay by each affected company will be comparatively small when the bene- fits to be derived are considered, he continued. The city will pay a DOT ton.
 1 Conferences of the commissioners, the city engineer and officials and engineers of the railroads will be- gin immediately after the report of MT. Hawkins is delivered to MT. Me Lendon.
 Prospects are splendid for an ac- tual start of the work on these pro- jects early In 1924" the commission head declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
BROTHERHOODS WILL INSTALL OFFICER s
Trainmen And Auxiliaries To Gather In Fraternal Hall Today

Joint installation of the officers of Divisions No. 590 and No SS4 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, and Divisions No. SIS and No. Al, ladies' auxiliary to the brotherhood will be held Saturday night a 7:30 o'clock at the Fraternal hall Third avenue and Twenty street, to which all friends of the orders are invited. An interesting program has been arranged, including music and vocal selections by some of Birmingham s most talented entertainers. At the close of the program lunch will be served Mrs. Pickering will be in stalIing officer for ladies' auxiliary No. I'll; Mrs. Powers, conductress for ladies auxiliary, No. SIS; II. l.. Stevens, installing officer for Lodge No. 590; George Gam. conductor for Lodge No. SS4.
 The program follows: 7:30 p. m.-Installation of officers for the year 1924.
 500 D. m.-Presenting presents to past officers.
 9:15--Drill by ladies auxiliary No. SIS drill team. 9:20-Song: Ada Swanzey, Mary Wes, Willie Mae and Evelyn Jolly; Lois West, pianist. 9:3o-Piano solo by Linell Piper. 9:40-Solo by Katie Mae Swope. 9:5O-Scotch comedian, by Jimmie Stewart. 1O:0O-Blackface sketch by Red Thornton and Slick Smith.
 1O:10-Tenor yodle by Harris Dobbs.
 1o:2o-Littie Willie from Blount county, by Fred McCalla. 1O:3O-Bass solo by Al Fennell. 1O:40-Red Thornton, the lightning artist. 1o:50-Arcade Harmony Four in a trip to Italy. 1l:00 D. m.-Lunch. J. A. Otts. master of ceremonies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
MUSICAL COMEDY /. HAS GLAD PROMISE
Sally, Irene And Mary Hailed As Sure Cure For Blues
 And Melancholy

When Macbeth asked "Who can
 minister to a mind diseased?" he foreshadowed the difficulties the modern physicians encounter in dealing with that form of mental depression known as the "blues" for which all the resources of science and the entire range of the pharma copoeia have failed to provide a remedy But if there are any read CTS of these remarks who are sub ject to attacks of melancholy, they may proceed to lift up their voices in glad hosanna of thankfulness that at last an infallible panacea has been found which never fails to ban ish dull care, and this sovereign specific is that merry malange of with fun, melody and song, the new, bright and diverting musical com edy Sally. Irene and Mary" which with it's screamingly funny situa- tions tuneful music, famous dancers, singers and comedians, and contin- gent of pretty girls will be seen on the stage of the Jefferson theatre for three days starting Monday. h. cluded in the cast are such well known players as Eddie Feather stone, Jose Claflin, Estaire Kaye, Marjorie Lane, Bessie Gross. Kathe- rine Ward, Maida Reade, Frank Cor nell. Harriett Ross, Kenneth Rich ards, Joseph Wagstaff, Tom Morri- sor. Venie Atherton, Eddie Sells, Sal lie Stembler, John Mellon, Geo. Will Hams, Sam Ford and charming col lection of tantalizing. toe-tapping terpsichoreans and the famous beauty ballet. Book by Eddie Bowling and Cyrus Wood lyrics by Raymond Klages, music by J. Fred Coots. The entire cast is staged by Frank Smith son. An augmented orchestra is also a feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
WORK IS PRAISED

Major John F. Butler, who leaves Wilson dam next Monday to go later to his new assignment at Panama, has received an official letter of ap- preciation of his outstanding achieve ment of four years supervision of the construction work on the south side of the dam, as head of division No. g. The letter was signed by Colonel Spaldings, chief engineer in
 Vera Steinberg the Swear old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Steinberg. arose early Christmas morning to investigate the visit of Santa Claus, and while standing in front of the grate, her night garment became ignited, and she was dangerously burned before the flames could be eXtinguished. She is resting better and her friends are hopeful of her recovery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
SEAT SALE LARGE FOR YALE CLUB CONCERT
Combined Organizations Highly
 Rated As Best In Years

Advance ticket sales indicate an unusually large house to hear tho combined Yale Glee and Banjo clubs at the Phillips High school auditorium Saturday night. The organization comes to Birmingham highly rated as one of the best of it's kind in the entire country. Already they have rendered concerts in New York, Balti- more, Norfolk, Richmond, Savannah, Jacksonville and Atlanta.
 The Yale organization is given credit for introducing many of the popular favorites now heard at en- tertanments of this kind. This sea- son the organization is said to have some of the best individual artists than at any time in It's history. Plenty of good seats are assured to care for all who may attend.
 At the request of the university authorities the balcony has been re- served for students of the high schools at reduced prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
S12,OOO,OOO M A RK IN NEW BUILDINGS
Building Inspector Again Re- vises Estimate As Per-
 mitS Are Issued

Birmingham building permits for 1923 had climbed almost to the s12,- oo0. 900 mark when Inspector J. k. Spencer closed his. office for the day Friday afternoon.
 "The steady gait we have main tained recently" said MT. Spencer, has once more forced me to make an upward revision of my estimate for the year. With two days left to go. the total is certain to pass s12,000, ,000."
 Six months ago MT. Spencer pre- dicted a s10,o00,0oo building year, which would have exceeded any pre- vfous wear by S3,o00,0oo. Two months ago he raised his prediction to $11,- 100000 One month ago he agaih raised it to 11,500,00o. Now he says s12,000, 900.
 The swift pace set recently has fairly dazed the inspector and his assistants.
 The permit for the municipal auditorium, it is said, will not be issued until next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
ARRESTED SECOND TIME

For the second time in three weeks. Pete Morris and Buford Winkler, Birmingham boys. face the charge of grand larceny as the re- suit of their alleged proclivities for appropriating other peoples auto mobiles.
 Thursday night the two young rnen ar. alleged to have taken a Ford coupe belonging to E. M. El- liott. 1214 Virginia avenue. Friday Tyler and Murphy of the Ensley de- rartment apprehended Morris in the coupe while driving towards Bir mingham. Morris was lodged in the EnsleV iail and a short time later WInkier, who is alleged to have as sisted in the theft, was picked up by Giles and Patterson on similar charge.
 Three weeks ago the two young men are alleged to have secured a coupe from a Birmingham rental agency and to have driven it through the country to Heflin, where they de- serted the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
FRED BOWRON HOST
Estes Lumber Company Statesmen
 Guests At Dinner Thursday

Fred W. Bowron of the Barber As phalt Roofing company entertained the salesmen of the Estes Lumber company at a dinner at the Southern club Thursday night. MT. BowroG as host. welcomed the gathering and complimented them upon their achievements in selling ''Sta-rite" products. q want to congratulate you all upon your showing and in particular Speedy Estes" he said.
 Among those who enjoyed MT. Bow ron's hospitality were: w. Thornton Estes. II. A. Walker, C.. R. Estes, ]. A. Hightower, L. NJ. O'Brien, N J. Beasley. J. B. Odum. w. NJ. Richards Sam Scalco, B. F. Scale. C. B. Had den, Henry Broadnax, Abe Goldstein r. w. Bowron, Robert Scalco. Hylas Richards and F. Bussey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
JEFFERSON FARMERS TO GET LATEST DATA
Agricultural Information To Be Distributed By County Agent

Upon request of County Agent j.. L. Lilies, the board of revenue Fri day voted to purchase a new mimeo- graph machine for the work of the home and farm demonstration agents tt cost of s150.
 ".fhe county agents send out about 25.00O letters and circulars of va rious kinds every year." Mr. Lilies said in making the request. Much of the literature provided by the United States department of agri- culture is sent through this office, end a great deal of it has to be re- produced in mimeograph form. We nave an old machine that was for raerly used by the board of educa- tien and now can hardly be used at all although it has been repaired twice. A new machine is badly need ed to carry out the work of the de- partment."
 Mir. Lilies pointed out that the United States government allowed county agents the franking privilege for official business and that sta tionery was furnished by the ex- tension department of the state edu- cation department, but that there was TO fund for the purchase of special equipment.
 The vote in providing the new ma- chine was unanimous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
FIRST DECREE MURDER VERDICT OF CORONER
L. NJ. McGlough Held Without Bail
 Err Mife's Death

Verdict of murder in the first de- gree was returned by Coroner J. D. Russum Friday following formal investigation into the death of Mrs. l.. NJ. McGlougn. 704 Seventh avenue, Vinesville, last Sunday morning. L. NJ. McGlougn, the murdered woman 8 husband, is being held in the county pail without bond, charged with the murder.
 McGlougn is alleged to have re- turned home in a state of intoXica- ton and tried to drive his family out of the house. His wife was shot and killed instantly, and her mother, Mrs. I.uty McCray, was @riously wounded, although she was able to leave the hospital few days later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
REALTORS TO APPRAISE
 OLD COURT HOUSE
Board Of Revenue To Select Five
 Members To Name Value

Each member of the board or rev enue will select member of the Birmingham Real Estate board to compose the special appraisal com mittee which will eyaluate the old court house property preparatory to it's sale, according to resolution adopted by the board at Fridays meeting.
 A letter from S. c. Starke. execu- tive secretary of the real estate board, was read at the meeting and suggested that such action be taken.
 A complete list of the real estate boards members was supplied mem bers of the board of revenue, and selection of the five men to compose the appraisal committee will be made before the next meeting of the board.