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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23
MASS MEETING IN
INTEREST Of ROAD
WORK IS CALLED
Citizens of Eastern Section
Claim Needed City Improve
ments Have Not
Been Made

Citizens of Woodlawn. Avondale
and East Lake will hold a mass
meeting for the purpose of deter
mining the reasons why the eastern
section of the city has not been the
recipient of city improvements along
with the other sections of the city
and to bring about, if possible, need
ed Improvements. This announce
ment was made Monday, following a
luncheon meeting held in the private
dining room of the Tutwiler hotel,
by a number of representative citi-
gems of this section. A committee
headed by Mrs. ]. M. Hawkins and
composed of ]. B. Gibson, DR.. Roy
Hersey, ]. c. Arthur and r. A. Clay
ton was appointed to arrange for
the mass meeting.
The East Lake Boulevard associa-
ton, which. it is stated. has been
working for the past two years to
obtain a boulevard connecting the
eastern section of Birmingham with
the city proper, were hosts at the
meeting Monday afternoon.
The meeting was called for the
purpose of discussing ways and
xsase e. aa--s~r the construction
eE boulevard ON Forty-first
etroat 10 aoepeek unning along
vet sveuos At urosent this ave-
H1e IS s. . ,ad eoeaition, it was
stated All az Aeed ale there is
eH3y = narrow Razsag way or about
= es., aaA me ISOLATION is de-
dr. Of aFnE sata street widened
to 100 feet.
The traffic along this thorough
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AUDIENCE HELD UNDER
SPELL BY THE TOUCH
OF S. RACHAMIN0FF

/ Sergei Raehmaninoffs dynamic
personality and performance brought
an appreciative audience under his
spell Monday night at the Jefferson
theatre-an audience which filled the
house and was instantly responsive
at his master touch.
Rachmaninoff is the perfect exam
pie of a patient and painstaking stud
ent. His concentration and marvellous
coordination of mind and muscle
combine to make him foremost as
an exponent of instrumental art.
Grave 2nd dignified, he presented an
impressive figure at his massive
piano carried on tour.
Among the compositions of Chopin,
whose music is commonly considered
light in character. there are some
numbers grave and full of meaning.
For these Rachmaninoff seemly
shows a preference and interprets
them with fidelity, probably because
OF the Slavic traditions held in kind.
Chopin's Fantasy" first number
of the program, held a promise of
the ,enthralling treat to mark the
evening. His "Polonaise." which type
Of composition Chopin popularized,
was beautifully interpreted. 1.-THE
Nocturne," the second number in this
group, was exquisitely handled, the
delicate graduations being expressive
of the soft beauty of the night
Flawless technique marked the
'VaIse,' final selection of the Chopin
group. This is popular number
among lupils of the piano. though
without doubt is seldom attained in
such perfect rendition.
Enthusiastic and prolonged ap-
plause accorded to but few artists
who have appeared in Birmingham
greeted Schumann's Carnival" The
varying moods brought out gave
Rachmaninoff opportunity to display
not only his technical skill but also
his interpretative power.
The outstanding number of his
program was his own prelude in C
Sharp Minor" enjoying probably the
widest popularity of any instrument
tai composition today. Though. his
work in the treble in runs and trilIs
is Incompatible, he seems to excel
in the crashing chords of the lower
register. THE Prelude" afforded won
derful opportunity to exploit this
preference, which shows throughout
the numbers chosen for the program.
Another of mis- own compositions,
the Serenade. was a marked contrast
to the Prelude" Soft and delicate in
beauty and feeling. it brought out a
different side of the composers tenn
permanent. Moskowskis 'LaJon-
gleuse," we'll rendered, was enthus-
iastically received.
La Campanella" (Liszt) abounded
in trills and runs. giving Rachma-
ninoff splendid opportunity to show
his mastery of lingering and his
finished performance could be likened
to a perfect mechanical device, only
with the added bs&uty If an artists
human touch and expression.
LISTS Second Hungarian Rhap-
sody" was heard for the first time in
many months as concert number In
Birmingham when Rachmaninoff's
preference for powerful themes again
was displayed. His dexterous fingers
brought out the full volume of his
instrument.
Rachmaninofrs Gwn arrangement
of kreasler's haunting "Liebeslied"
was vehicle for the singing tonal
qualities of the piano and his deli
cate treatment of this theme charmed
every one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23
FIRE DAMAGE HEAVY

Damage to the equipment at the
Bessemer sub-station of the Bir-
mingham Railway, Light and Power
company is estimated at $4,000 as a
result Of the building being struck by
lightning Sunday evening. Manager
L. W. Allen, with company experts,
repaired the loss and stated repairs
could not be completed within less
than so dA>S. The light and power
service was repaired temporarily
Monday morning, however. and there
will be no further interruption in
the current from the station.
The bolt of lightning struck the
feed wires during the electrical
storm. burning a fuse box on the big
distribution board. The burning metal
spread to all parts of the board and
formed en- arc. Flames from this en-
tered the transformer at the rear of
the board. The entire atmosphere in
the station became charged and
formed an immense arc flame fer
several moments Illuminating the
whole north side of the city.
Valco Thompson. night engineer,
had just left the sub-station when
the lightning struck. Experts stated
he would probably have been killed
had he been in any part of the sta
ton
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BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1928
BURGLARS USE WAGON
WHILE LO0TING STORE

BY pricing two locks from off the
front door, burglars obtained much
loot from Hill Grocery store, 1901
Twenty fourth street, north, some
time during Sunday night. Store of
ficials estimated the value of the
goods stolen to be at least $500.
Tracks found in front of the store
lead the officers to believe that a
truck or wagon of some description
was used to haul the stolen goods
away.
An inventory taken showed that
two sacks of sugar. approximately
100 pounds of lard, four boxes of
tobacco, 20 sacks of flour, one half
sack of rice, one case of milk, one
crate of eggs, a whole cheese. flours,
strips of bulk meat ana SIS In cash
had been taken.
Detectives w. K. McAdory and w.
f. Lee conducted a thorough inves-
tigation at the store but failed to
find any tangible clues as TO the
identity of the burglars.
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car lines located on this street which
augments the traffic, and, it was
claimed, increased the danger to Pc
destrlans This street is the only
paved road leading to the eastern
section.
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and the alleged neglect of these
roads was strongly denounced. Mrs.
]. NJ. Hankins presided. Plans were
also formulated to organize a civic
forum, with the names of approx
mately 1000 members already on
hand. During this meeting talks
were made by D. E. McLendon,
president of the city commission:
]. B. Gibson, j. H. Frye, j. D. Truss,
r. A. Clayton, t. E. Huey and Mrs.
j. NJ. Hankins. Among those who
were in attendance and took part
in the discussion were Horace Will
kerson, ]. C. Arthur. DIR. Roy Jersey,
Walter Moore, w. w. Crawford,
Scudder Ryall and Mrs. D. L. Nc
Tendon, Mrs. J. M. Minter, Mrs. John
Benson, Mrs. Scudder Ryall, Mrs.
Freeman, Mrs. r. A. Clayton, Mrs.
George Ellis. Mrs. Ernest Lapoint
and others.
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FLASHES OFF ACTION

Worth Lewis post, American Lee
gion, under whose auspices the Off
cial war picture, FLASHES of Ac-
ton" is to be shown, appointed the
following committee for publicity
and sale of tickets in the various sec
lions of the city. w. D. Taylor. gen
eral chairman; Jake Mariana. United
States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry
company; O. NJ. Barron, pipe shops
district; Fay Randall, rolling mills:
DIR. Horace Van de Wort, Woodward
furnace; DR.. S. w. Wright, Dolomite
DR.. ]. r. Chandler, Muscoda. This
picture is loaned to the Bessemer le-
gion post by the war department., Ii
shows American forces in action in
France and Belgium depicting ac-
tual scenes of battle. The proceeds
will go to the Bessemer post.
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box and read it carefully, and that is
how l came to take the Vegetable
Compound myself. 1t has given me
quiet nerves so that / sleep all night,
and better appetite. / have recon-
mended it already to all my friends
and relatives. - Mrs. ENGLEMANN,
2032 Palmetto St., Ridgewood, Brook
lyn, N. Y.
For the woman suffering from ner-
vous troubles causing sleeplessness,
headache, hysteria, the blues"
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will be found splendid medi-
cine. For the woman of middle age
who is passing through the trials Of
that period, it can be depended upon
to relieve the troubles common at that
time.
You should give it fair trial now.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23

BUILDING PERMITS

Following building permits were
issued by the city inspector Monday
Mrs. Mamie C. Fuller, West End
Francis street, between Second and
Third avenues, residence. $4,000.
b. T. Johnson, Seventh avenue and
Sixth street, residence, $4,000.
l.. L. Plumnrer, 225 Fifty-first
street, north residence, $1,000
H. Harvis, I'LL Fourth street
West End. residence, $4,000.
A. j. Lee, Sixth street and Sixth
avenue, south, residence, $1,000.
Richard Watson, Sixty eighth
street and Hillman avenue, south
residence, $1,000
Miss Schwine. Thirty ninth street
and Eighth court, south, residence,
$4,000.
G. w. Acton, 1927 Twenty ninth
street, north. residence, $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23
NEW METHODIST CHURCH

Plans for the erection Of a new
Methodist church at Lipscomb will
be definitely put under way this
week when members of the official
board and of the Women's Mission
airy society, jointly, will begin can
vass for funds.
A joint building committee COM
posed of members from these bodies
was appointed Saturday.
The following were appointed TO
serve on the committee: Mrs. George
McFee, chairman; w. D. Houston
Edward Harvey, Forest owen, Stew
ard Jones. Mrs. John Owen. Mrs
John Whiten, Mrs. Edward Harvey,
Mrs. Jack Shelves.
Lipscomb church is one cf the
Oldest in the district and has a men,
bership of several hundred
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Mrs. Harold Mandy
Correspondent
Phone Ensley 4o6-W
Residence 24oo Ave. II
Circulation
Sc9H 18th ST., Room

A committee appointed by the
Ensley Real Estate Board recently to
| investigate the Eighth avenue road
paving, which has been held up for
sometime as the city had been I'M
able to secure the right of way
| through the Bush estate, after an
| investigation have suggested 8
route which can be secured which
runs through the Bush estate only
about quarter of a mile.
The proposed route will be along
/ the Highland Land company survey
| located between the Helm and the
Adams property leaving only quar-
| ter of a mile through the Bush es-
tate. The committee will ask the city
| to use condemnation proceedings to
get the right This route will
| only be two blocks off the present
road along the Owenton- Ensley car
| line and it is the plan of the COM
mittee, of which j. A. Dupuy is
chairman, to have the city adopt this
| route and condemn the quarter of a
mile necessary to connect the two
pavings.
A committee will be appointed
from the Ensley Real Estates Board,
the Ensley Merchants and Business
Men association, the Coal. Iron and
Civic league and also the Masonic
Civic association which will go be-
fore the city commissioners In a
body and urge them to start the
condemnation proceedings. The
Eighth avenue road is paved with an
exception of a mile and a quarter
between Owenton and Ensley and the
local citizens want this route COM
pleted as it will be the most direct
,,n.1.,, o,,d ole al
relieve the congestion on the Third
avenue road
Negro Woman Killed
Alora Allen, a negro woman died
Sunday night about IL o'clock as
result of being stabbed by an uniden-
titled negro in jitney running be-
tween Wylam and Edgewater. The
negro woman, who was a passenger
in the jitney. was stabbed in the pit
of the stomach by negro man
who jumped out of the automobile
following the cutting and so far has
made good his escape. Detectives
are working on the case. The motive
for the killing has not yet been as
certained.
The regular meeting of the Ensley
| MerchsNts and Associated Business
Men will be held Tuesday morning at
| .
room. Several matters of Importance
pertaining to the contest which the
local merchants are conducting. as
well as report from several COM
mittees will be made, and full at
/ tendance of members is requested.
- Revival Services
Large crowds are attending the
revival services which are being con-
! Quoted at the Pratt City Methods
church by DIR. George Tucker, evan
! gelist, assisted by the pastor, Rev
B. T. Centrell. Services are being
held twice daily. in the morning. al
1920 o'clock and at 1880 o'clock II
the evening r. E. Turbeville OF
Guntersville is directing the music
with the help of choir or 40 voices
At the evening services Tuesday
DR.. Tucker will use as his subject
Drama in Three Acts" which i:
| considered one of his strongest ser
| mons. The revival will last unit
February 4, and the public is invited
! to attend these services.
| Club Calendar
Ensley Highland Delphian club
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Will Take Off
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there is simple.
harmless effective remedy for overfatness
that may be used safely and secretly by
any man or woman who is losing the
slimness of youth There Isl and 1t is
none other than the tablet form Of the
now famous Marmola Prescription, known
as Marmola Prescription Tablets. You
can we'll expect to reduce steadily and
easily without going through long sieges
of tiresome exercise and starvation diet
Marmola Prescription Tablets are sold by
all druggists the, world sover at one dollar
for case, or you can secure them direct
from the Marmola Co.. 4612 Woodward
Ave. Detroit Mich, on receipt of price
Adv.
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REPORTS FROM CIRCLES

The missionary society of the First
Methodist church held an interesting
meeting Monday morning. when re-
ports from the four circles showed
that $3.50 had been cleared during the
month. This money will go into the
general fund. Several business plans
for the future were gone over under
the direction of Mrs. w. C. Baty, SUI
perintendent of local work.
Following the business session a
social hour was held. during which
Mrs. w. q. Rue rendered a vocal solo,
1.-THE Message of the Rose" A piano
solo was contributed by Miss Ethel
lager. Coffee and sandwiches were
served during this hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23
SHRINE MINsTRELs

The annual Shrine Minstrels will
be held at the High School audito-
rum on the evenings of March s and
8. The dates were set at meet
ing Monday afternoon when details
of the performance were decided
upon.
The following chairmen were
named for the various committees:
General chairman, A. r. oxford: pub
llcity, 7. J. Jones: program, Charles
f. Hawkins; tickets, l.. Y. Lipscomb.
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PROF. L0EHR LECTURES
TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

Prof. Allen G. Loehr, professor of
languages at Birmingham Southern
college, gave an interesting lecture
: to the students in chapel Monday on
THE Five Perils of the Civilized
World" Professor Loehr, who has
travelled extensively, having been
born In China, is we'll versed on the
topic of his lecture.
The perils according to Profe ssor
Loehr's lecture, are: Mohammedan-
ism: the black peril; the republics
of South America and Mexico as they
are run today: the Indian peril and
the yellow peril. y Much of Pro-
fessor Loehr's knowledge is first
hand and he gave an interesting
discussion on the subject
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DEMONSTRATION CLASSES

Much interest has been taken in
the plans of the Parent-Teacher as
ISOLATION of Bessemer. Demonstra-
ton classes have been arranged for
next Friday at the Bessemer High
school. Miss Ellen Green of the
home economies department at Au-
burn will have charge. assisted by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-23
WHITE MAN AND NEGRO
WOMAN HEAVILY FINED

C. P. ORourke was fined s25, and
Ella Kirby, negress, was fined s25
and sentenced to so days at hard
labor by Judge Martin in police
court, Monday afternoon on charges
of disorderly conduct aggravated
preferred against them by Detectives
Bragan and Walton. ORourke plead
guilty to the disorderly conduct
charge and also to having violated
the liquor law he drawing a fine OF
$50 fer the latter offense in addition
TO the original charge. The woman
denied her guilt.
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pound four years
ago, and am TAX
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Change of Life
and other trou-
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great beneftfrom
it. / am willing to
let you use my
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yIsIBLE GRAIN SUPPLY

NEW YORK, Jan. 22.-The visible sun
ply OF American grains shows the fol-
lowing changes: Wheat. increased 1885,
600 bushels: corn increased 1,S7S,0
bushels; oats decreased 222000 bush Els:
rye increased $4,000 bushels, Barley in
creased $1,000 bushels.
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L ueSudy al leTnOOn, LII dS lOi
Truck. hostess, 2124 Avenue G.
Twentieth Century Mothers club,
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. olive
Nichols and Mrs. T. DeWalt Craig,
hostesses.
American Study club. Thursday
afternoon, Mrs. LeMay McRee, host
ess. 2612 Nineteenth avenue.
Cosmos club, Friday afternoon,
Mrs. NJ. w. Hutchings, hostess, 400
Ray street.
Sesame club, Friday afternoon.
Mrs. J. S Hall. 2210 Twenty eighth
avenue with Mrs. S. ]. Harrell as
joint hostess.
Young Matrons Bridge club, Friday
afternoon, Mrs. ]. c. Murphy, hostess,
Wallace Apartments.
Judge Fort Speaker
Judge w. E. Fort will be the
speaker Tuesday might, at the ban
auet of the Mems club of the First
Baptist church, which will be given
in the dining room of the Masonic
Temple. The musical program VIII
be in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. j, Fred
Schofield, director of music at the
First Baptist church, Birmingham.
The banquet will be served by the
members of Highland Circle No. l of
D
Forty-two cases were tried before
Judge II. A. Burns yesterday morn
ing in the Ensley police court, viii
Ceer. negro, was fined SIS for
violating the prohibition law while
Rosa Mae Clair. a negro woman, was
fined $50 for the same offense. VIII
Jackson, a negro. was fined $50 on a
charge of disorderly conduct, The
rest of the cases were for minor of
lenses.
Brides Circle
The Brides circle of the Women $
Missionary society of the First Bap-
fist church net at the home of Mrs.
s. ]. Harrell Jr., Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Welburne Williams and Mrs.
Robert Burton were taken in as new
members and plans were made to
have a candy booth at the banquet
of the Mems club of the Baptist
church. which will be held Tuesday
night at the Masonic temple.
Following the business session a
delightful salad course with cotfee
was served.
The. regular meeting of Cunning
ham chapter. No. "a. order of East
ern Star, will be held tonight at the
Masonic temple. A full attendance of
members is requested.
Exams At School
The students of the Ensley High
school as we'll as those of the gram
mar schools are standing their eX-
aminations this week. Quite large
number of students from the various
schools in this district are expected
to enter the Ensley High school FRI
day. Examinations will be held UNI
til Thursday and Friday it is planned
to start the new semester.
The Ensley circle of the woman's
department of the First Christian
church will meet at the church
Tuesday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock.
The annual election of officers viii
be held and a full attendance of the
members is desired
The monthly social meeting of the
Women's Missionary society of the
Pike Avenue Baptist church will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 2;30
o'clock with Mrs. l.. NJ. Long, 2523
Nineteenth street, Shadyside.
The regular meeting of the Steel
City Campfire Girls will meet in
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"A lameness followed me for some
time. and I felt that it was caused
from kidney trouble. One bottle of
Foley Kidney Pills had the desired
effect" writes H. B. Arbuckle, South
Barre. Vermont. Backache. rheuma-
tism. dull. headache, too frequent or
burning urination are SYMPTOMS of
Kidney and Bladder trouble Dis
ordered kidneys require prompt treat
ment. Neglect causes serious COM
plications. Foley Kidney Pills give
quick relief.-Adv.
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Miss Flora Shelby and Mrs. May
Cureton. home demonstration agents
The Bessemer Parent Teacher as
sociation will act as hostess and are
being assisted by the Chamber of
Commerce. Glasses will be held in
the preparation of children's foods.
All of the lectures will be demon
strated at classes from ] 0 to 12 in the
mornings and to in the after
Moons. All interested are invited to
attend.
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WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGE
Relieved Of Nervousness and Other
Distressing Ailments by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Brooklyn, N. Y. II first took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
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LOCAI1 DATA
For the "a hours ending at Z p. m,
January %, 1928:
Highest temperature .............. So
Lowest temperature ......s.+... 46
Mean temperature ................ IS
Normal temperature .......-........ "A
Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. l45
Rainfall ............ ........+..... / %
Total rainfall since Jan. l ........ 2 GO
Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. /. 25
Relative humidity. z a. m. ......... 96
IL noon ........-.-,. ...s.+.s.. 81
Z p. IN. ..s...-.+.s- %
Dry thermometer, a. m .... &C
IL noon Observation-Disclosures. 40
%. m Observation-Disclosures. As
Wet thermometer Z a. M .... As
- noon .............. 46
p. M .................... 40
E. c. HORTON, Observer.
Summary of observations maze at sta
lions of the United States Weather Bureau
during the "a hours ending at Z p. M, Goth
meridian times January %. 1928;
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THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Forecast
for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain
and cooler Tuesday; Wednesday
probably rain.
Tennessee: Rain Tuesday and
Wednesday; no change in tempera-
ture.
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DISPOSITION OF ANIMALS
PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE,

Authority will be given the city
poundkeeper to kill decrepid animals
If an ordinance to be presented to
the city commission Tuesday is
adopted The poundekeeper now has
authority to kill dogs, butt the hui
name officer alone can kill other
animals.
C. D. Ragsdale, poundkeeper, con-
ferred with City Attorney w. ].
Wynn Monday morning. The bill was
drawn later in the day, and it is un-
derstood it will be presented by
President d. e. McLendon.
their club room 20071s Avenue e.
Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Personals
Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins, who was re-
Gently operated on for appendicitis at
the Norwood infirmary, has srecov-
cred sufficiently to be removed to
her home on Avenue F.
DIR. and Mrs. S. II. Mann and Miss
Neva Myrick left Monday for
motor trip to Wetumpl1a, Greenwood
and Winter Haven. Fla They ex-
pect to be away about two weeks.