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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
PROTEST USING MONEY FROM GASOLINE TAX FOR BUILDING SCHOOLS

Proposal that the annual gasoline tex revenue of one million dollars be used for the purpose of repairing and maintenance of the 4,000 miles of Alabama roads connecting county seats, and protesting against the pro posed use of this tax money to build school houses. is heartily favored in a letter received by Charles c. Davis, president of the Birmingham Auto mobile club, from John A. Rogers, chairman of the state highway de- partment, in Montgomery.
 MT. Rogers advocates the plan of mailing a letter to each circuit judge, each solicitor, and to ten merchants and ten farmers in each county. in- dorsing the proposition of spending the revenue derived from the tax on the roads, and protesting against what is termed unfair discrimina- tfon in using the revenue so derived for any other purpose. Present plans advocate the use of the money on the roads now, and not waiting until they are hard-surfaced. This will, it is pointed out. give state system of roads which will be fair to all
 MT. Rogers is expected in Bir- mlngham Sunday. February IS. at which time he will confer with local men interested in the expenditure of the gasoline tax receipts, and outline the letter which he advocates mall ing business men and others of each county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
BOARD VOTES| FUNDS FOR TICK WORK


 By a three-two vote the board of revenue Friday appropriated S24,000 for the eradication of cattle ticks in Jefferson county during the year. Jere Gwin moved, then action after Dr. c A. Cary. state veterinarian, had urged the appropriation. Capt. Lacy Edmundson voted with MT. Gwin and w B. Copeland. p. c. Ball, president of the board, and T. E. Huey opposed it.
 Action of the board in voting the appropriation closed other chapter In the tick fight in Jefferson county. When the appropriation was first considered this year inclination of the board to refuse it changed when it became known that the county would be placed under quarantine.
 pr. Cary told the board the state would furnish funds to employ two men to patrol the Shelby county line and one to patrol the Walker line these counties took up the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
REHEARSALS TO BEGIN FOR OPEN AIR OPERA

0. Gordon, Erickson. municipal music director will begin rehearsals during the next week for the operas that will be presented in the new proposed open air theatre to be con structed in the city. Plans are be- ing worked out for the building by the building inspectors department and are expected to be submitted to Commissioner W l.. Harrison, early in the week for his approval.
 It is contemplated to have the building erected in Woodrow Wilson park with a seating capacity of 1000 seats.
 Commissioner Harrison has made no decision as to the ability of his department to make arrangements for the series of concerts, but an- nouncement will be made immediate ly following submission of the com plete plans.
 Preliminary list of the soloists who will take part in the operas was announced by Mir. Erickson and are as follows: Sopranos; Mrs Wal ter Brewer, Mrs. Lucille Roberts Brooks, Miss Virginia Mcknight Mrs. May Shackelford, Mrs. J. J. Strickland and Miss Caroline Webb.
 Tenors. Lawrence Cooper, Owen Gillespie, Byrd Haley and J. D. Me Gill.
 Contraltos, Miss Rebecea Baze- more, Mrs. Maury Calhoune. Mrs. w. Glen Crosley, Mrs R. P. McGowan, and Mrs. P. J. Smith.
 Baritones and Basses, Alvah Brown, Leon Cole, A. w. Cook and H. J. Posner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
CROWDED HOUSE AT. JEFFERSON DELIGHTED BY "SHUFFLE ALONG"

Tunful, syncopating jazz and clever comedy, intersperscd with q haunt ing love melody theme. presented by a cast of negro principals who would do credit to many musical comedies visiting Birmingham, put "shuffle Along over big with a crowded house Friday night at the Jefferson, the first night for white patrons of the attraction which opened wednes- day night.
 Theo Mcdonald. juvenile lead; Al Baldwin and Emma Jackson share singing honors. Mcdonald has rich, powerful tenor voice. His work was excellent in Sing Me to Sleep, Dear Nanny" with Emma Jackson in duess and with quartet which pro- duees a great deal of harmony. Love Will End a Way" is well sung by Mcdonald and Jackson.
 Emma Jackson, feminine lead, has voice of good quality. as demon- strated in her work with Mcdonald, but undoubtedly her best work was in singing I'm Just Wild About Harry" In this number she takes full advantage of opportunity to show her histronic ability, doing a cane dance.
 Al Baldwin and Nellie Brown were veil received in "Honeysuckle Time" Edward Stello sang My Buddy" eff fectively. Billy Dewey and Charles Norton are also deserving of notice, which they received in their respec- tive numbers, Just Keep on Smil- ing" anG "Bandana Days"
 John Vaughner, as Steve Jenkins, Mare Of Jim Town,' and Edgar Con- ners, as Sam Peck. candidate Sor mayor and later chief of police. were excellent choices for the comedy leads Dealing out fresh line of batter, they were roundly applauded by an apprcciative audience.
 Hughie Wake, wizard negro plan ist, who joined the company Friday right, made an impressive debut. He would make good man for any jazz aggregation. His bit and other DOT tions of the show were rendered ma terially more effective by the work of George Platt with the traps and drums. The orchestra, directed by T. L. Corwell. ranks high as jazz ex- l.cnents.
 An intelligent chorus, well trained, eI.hances the attractiveness of the offering. Helen Dcas and Dolly Far rlngton. members of the chorus, de- serve especial mention for their work. James Jackson does a good Buck and Wing"
 shuffle Along is well staged and Manager Glenn Schaefer deserves commendation for the production al- most as much as the Jefferson the stre does for booking 1t. With mat inees and evening performances Sat urday, the engagement will close. The gallery will be open to negro pat rons.--H w. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
STAR LODGE WOULD AID STRANDED ODD FELLOWS

Suggestion that a Central Relief committee be apointed to look after the welfare of stranded or needy transient Odd Fellows will be ad- vocated by Noble Grand Peter B Gilbreath of Star Lodge, at a meet ing to be held at Fraternal hall, on Friday night. This, and other sug- gestions, will be discussed at the meeting.
 Plans for initiation of their March class were completed by Star Lodge at a meeting held Thursday night, and the Third Degree will be con ferred on next Thursday night when all elected candidates are expected to be present.
 All Odd Fellows of the Birming- ham district are invited to the in- itiation of the March class by Star Lodge, and to assist in the work Indications are that this will be one of the most successful ever held by the lodge, and plans for it's success have been carefully arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
INDICTME ENTSSEEN IN FLOGG|NG CASE; JURY HOLDS 0vE R
Two Men Suspected by Po- liCe-0ne in Jail, Another Is Guarded in
 Hospital

Probe into the alleged Kidnapping of Ed Herman Daniels. North Bir- minghan. negro, Monday night by a band of four men for the supposed purpose of flogging, was continued by the Jefferson county grand jury Friday, with developments working toward certain indictments. accord ing to those in touch with the grand jury's work. Full investigation of the case, caused that body to post pone adjournment until Saturday. \ vote on the evidence presented will be taken Saturday morning, when other cases will be considered and finally disposed of.
 P. N. Newman. Acpco plumber is being held at the city jail under the dangerous and Suspicious ordinance for his alleged connection with the abduction of Daniels. w. NJ. Yerby. farmer, confined to the South High lands infirmary by unexplained bullet wounds sustained the night of the Kidnapping, is under police 'surveil- lance. Officers state that Daniels has identified Newman as a member of the party which spirited him away from his home. They claim they have also found evidence to prove that Newman is the man who took Yerby to the hospital.
 Investigation of the Daniels kid mapping and information that it was taking a sensational turn led to ru- mors that the flogging of Dr. J. D. Bowling, health officer, by an uni- Mo T h. opened by the grand jury. Solicitor Jim Davis refused to confirm this ru- nor and first characterized it as unfounded Later he said the grand jury might yet undertake the inves tigation on it's own initiative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
CITY POUND OFFICER SLAIN THROUGH ERROR BURIED IN HAYWOOD

Funeral services for A Lincoln Wells, city pound officer, 2200 Thir- ty-fourth avenue, North Birmingham, Killed through a mistake in identity by his life long friend, J. c. Collins, 2421 Thirty-fifth avenue, Tuesday night, were conducted at the Twen- ty-first Avenue Baptist church at 10 o'clock Friday morning.. Burial was in Elmwood.
 Wells. was killed by Collins on the front porch of the residence of K. A. Weaver, 2201 Thirtyfifth avenue, north, where both had gone in an swer to calls for assistance from Weaver and his wife. Collins was mistaken for an intruder by Wells. who strdck Collins, the latter in turn killing Wells with his pistol. Collins was freed when the grand jury failed to indict him last WednesdaY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
FIRE IN FOX BUILDING THREATENS BUSINESS DISTRICT EARLY TODAY

Fire originating in the second floor of the Fox building, Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street, at about 1:3O Saturday morning, did considerable damage Inside the three story brick building and jeopardized property estimated at over $100,00o.
 All the downtown companies an- swered call turned in about 1:45. and quickly gained control of the flames. The second floor. the part most seriously damaged, was occu- pied by the Acme Printing company. Downstairs. property placed in dan ger consisted of the LetaW Drug company, Nelson Jewelry company, and several smaller stores adjoin- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
FINCHER REMAINS SILENT AFTER RELATING STORY

Following his unusual statement of Wednesday night, Gordon Fincher, charged with the killing last week of May Bell Mccullough, 16 years old, near Lincoln, Ala, Friday, re- lapsed into a moody silence in his county jail cell Officers will not molest him unless he desires to make another statement. they say.
 Fincher was brought to Blrming- ham early Sunday morning after threats of mob violence at Talladega, where he was confined following his arrest. He will be returned there for a preliminary hearing soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

year the amount was s155.4o2.s5.
 From Fes.aary l, $44.129.14 has been collected by the department, against s4s.574.2S for the same period of last year.
 Dog owners have been coming in regularly for licenses, and the col leetor has sold s55 tags since the new year. It was stated that over 6000 tags were sold last year, and the ac- tivity in purchasing the tags was due to the fact that St penalty will be added after March 1.
 MT. Ellis said. Tt must be the fact that the merchants are in better shape during the present year that is responsible for the large increase in payment of licenses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
PAYMENT OF LICENSES INCREASES $4,000 IN COLLECTION TO DATE

Licenses paid from the first of the year to date show an increase of over $34,000 against the same period of last year, while a decrease was noted in the amount collected during Feb ruary through Friday. according to a report of E. W. Ellis. license collector
 The total amount paid from the first of the year was s1oO,O15.79. while last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
ROBERT A. SCHNEIDER WITH DIXIE COFFEE co.

Announcement is made that Robert A. schneider, for 13 years with the Batterton Coffee company, IS now vice president of the Dixie Coffee company. and in future will devote his efforts to the sale and use of Dixie Club coffee. An aggressive sales campaign will be pursued in or der that this well-known brand of coffee may be made available at ali stores. MT. Schneider will serve and demonstrate Dixie club coffeee at any club, church or social event free to show it's qualities.
 The Dixie Coffee company is To- cated at 1922 Morris avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
WHAT IS GOOD ARCHITECTURE.

From The Feld of Art" by Dewitt
 c. Pond, in Scribner's
 If building answers the purpose for which it is built. if it's masses are grouped in an interesting and pleasing manner, if all it's parts are ll-proportloned-ara fin scale" as an architect would say--not only with regard to themselves, but with regard to the surroundings of the building, andTif the motives are se- lected with good taste, saen the com plete structure will be a true ex- pression of ,ehitecture.
 With regard to most of these items there should be but little question on the part of one who is judging the merits of a particular building, but the two considerations of propor- tion and taste depend to a large ex-, tent upon individual opinions. You win find that nea.ly all of us have a sense of proporton which makes us admire the long. low mes of what our motoring friends describe ~e T snort model.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

sister-in-law told me to take the Veg etable Compound when l began to have the same old dreadful sickness and headaches and was so worn out. Since then I have only had two headaches, had a good appetite and scarcely lost a meal. I have fine, healthy baby girl who has never had a sick day. The incest part is that 1 am healthy, too. It did me lot of good, and if 1 should ever have another baby 1 will take your medicine at once. Mrs. BESSIE WARD, 1927 Park Avenue, Springfield, Ohio.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is an excellent medicine for expettant mothers, and should he taken during the entire period. It has 3 general effect to strengthen rS5 tore E9 the entire svstes~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
SEEK OWNER OF WATCH

Detectives J. T. Moser and w. P. Ellidge announced Friday night that they had on hand an Elgin watch, about 25 years old. in solid silver case, number 917S5, inside which was engraved the following inscription: Presented w. r. Dafoe, from L. M. H. Mfg. Co.,, for faithful perform ance of duty The watch was taken from negro thief some time ago, The detectives expressed a desire to communicate with anyone know ing anything of either the company or former owner of the watch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
Amusemerts
AT LOEyy,s BIJOU

Large crowds have enjoyed the offerings presented by the big road show at Loew's Bijou during the second half of this week, which will have four more performances Sat urday, with Harry Adler and Rose Dunbar in "A Study from Life" and another feature act is that of Sonic Baraban and Charles Grohs, who. assisted by Jonathan Flaw, give a pantomimic dance spectacle Other acts include Barr. Mayor and Renn. in a comedy talking skit with songs also three Scotch lassies in a jovial Scotch revue, and The Unexpected. :" Honor First" is the title of the screen feature, with John Gilbert in the star role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
TO TALK CITY zONING.

City zoning" will be the subject of a talk to be made by George V. Yancey, at the civic forum of the Chamber of Commerce, to be held in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. MT. Yancey is not only familiar with the bill pending before the legislature. but with the underlying reasons. Op- portunity will be given those present for questions and discussions, it was stated, by O. l.. Bum. secretary manager of the chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. George F. Williams. 2500 Avenue G, Ensley, January 10. girl.
 DEATHS T. II. Davis. 1527 Seventeenth street, north. February 13. CT years. Mrs. Elizabeth Connell, 6522 Fourth ave- nue, north, February 10, 6s years. Thomas G. Davis Ragland Ala. Febru- ary 15 50 years.
 Mrs. Annie smith. South Highland in farmary. February II. 61 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
DR. sPIyEY ON FACuITy

pr. Ludd M. Spivey. dean and head of the department of social science of Birming gham Southern college, will give course on the Social Prin- cples of Jesus" at the Community Training school, every Monday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock at the Fifth Ave nue Presbyterian church. under the auspices of the Birmingham Sunady School Council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued Fri day to George Thomas Brown, 21, Of Andova, Va, and Pearl Layne IS, of Warrior, Ala; F. o. Myers. 24, and Vera Brown, 1T; E. w. Bunnell, 2l, and Barbara Watson. 29; Joe l.. Hen dricks. 23. and Mamle K. Loving good 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
REWARD FOR LOST COLLIE DOG

Detective Bob Patton, 4624 Second avenue. north, Friday, reported the loss of a valued female collie dog, Il months old, and large for it's age. It was last seen at his home on February IS. Patton states that the dog was invaluable to his household and offers a reasonable reward if the finder will communicate with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
 CHINA HAS BIG DEBT

From the Living Age.
 According to an article upon Chi nese finances in the Weekly Review of Shanghai. Chinas national debt now amounts to 1906 million dollars, or roughly s5 per capita of China's 400, 100000 people. Much of this debt is either unsecured or improperly secured, and large part of it is either in. actual or technical default. These figures moreover, do not in- clude unpaid claims against the Chi nese government for losses incurred by foreigners and natives during the civil wars and disorders of the past few years. The Standard oil com pany, the tobacco companies and oth- CT great firms have enormous claims against the government under this head.
 ---------- circulation department of the Ensley hlreau is at 30giS Ninet certh street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17

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 fourth child was born. With the first three l had been sick and weak, andhad sick headaches twice a week. 1 couldn't keep enough food down to do me any good, and my work was left undone p,anv a time Nv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
TO PARTICIPANT
 MOTHERS
A Letter from Mrs. Ward Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
 table Compound Helped Her

Springfield, Ohio. Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound proved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
AT THE THEATRES
NO wsY PROGRAM MARKET QUOTATION SERVICE

Begins at 3 p. m. Standard Central time.
 Closing quotations: New York Stock Exchange, New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Ex- change. Chicago Board of Trade (wheat, corn and oats) and Liberty bonds.
 Quotations: Morris avenue (Bir- mingham) on fruits, produce. live stock, beef, hides and tallow, and poultry; and local Birmingham se- curities.
 CURRENT EVENTS
 Travellers Luncheon club at St. Andrews lunch room at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ensley Circle of the Woman's s Aid of the First Presbyterian ;hurch entertained at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Wood Smith Thursday evening. Each guests admission fee was the number of pennies to correspond with the date of the month in which they were born. The home was beau tffully decorated with hearts and Cupids carrying out the Valentine idea. Several Valentine contests were enjoyed Music was furnished by Mrs. Allen, Miss Margaret Park and George Grisset Two very enjoya- ble readings were given 'by Miss Sara Mayfield. The Valentine idea was also carried out in the ices and individual cakes served. About 75 guests registered in the guest book kept by Mrs. Fred Mckee.
 The members of the W. M. us of the Prat City Baptist church en- tertained the Y. W. As and their young men friends at banquet Thursday evening in the banquet hall of the First Baptist church. The place cards suggested the valen- tine season. Each guest read the in- scription on the back of the place cards and when put together made a pretty love story. Miss Hazel Rut- ledge was toastmistress Very in teresting talks were made by Rev. T. C. Wyatt. pastor of the church, and Mrs. l.. l. Allison of Townley. Ala. Covers were laid for thirty five. Mrs. J. F. Wood is counselor for the Y. W As. Mrs. T. w. Lang ford. assistant while Miss Helen Whorten is president.
 Mrs Stanley ]. Hollock enter tained the members of her Bridge club this afternoon, at l o'clock. at which time a two course luncheon was served. The rooms were beau tifully decorated with spring flow CTS. The prize, a pretty hanging Miller. The guest were .frs. O. N. Adams. Mrs. A c. Davis and Mrs. c. B. McWhorter. The club members present were Mrs. Harold Hay, Mrs. D. H. Sparks. Mrs. A. w. Taylor, Mrs. Glenn Millar, Miss Marion Mil lar, and Mrs Stanley J. Hollock.
 The members of the Helpers Circle of the w. NJ. $. of the First Baptist church will have a bakery sale at the Ensley Grocetaria. Satur- day morning, beginning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
Sat. TODAY'S | Feb. N1V" "mA AnI
AT THE MOVIES

Alcazar "The Little Church Around the Corner
 Galax-wallace Reid in "Clar= ence "
 Royal-Jack Hoxie in Riders of the Law
 Standardization Davies in "when Knighthood Was in Flower" Trianon-Mae Murray in Jazz mania"
 Princess-"In the Days of Buffalo Bill" and comedy.
 odeon-Pearl White in "Plunder' and comedies.
 AT THE THEATRES -"Shuffle Along" Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures. Loew's Bjou-vaudeville and pie lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
THE WEATHER
LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at D. m. February 16, 1925;
 Highest temperature ............. 30 Lowest temperature ............... P Mean temperature ............. 20 Normal temperature s..!....... fS Excess in temperature since Jan. 1. 177 Rainfall ......... ....-.......... co Total rainfall since Jan, 1 ....... g .05 Excess in rainfall since Jan. l ..... .75 Relative humidity, a.. m. ....... 54
 12 noon ................... g.
 D. m. ................... 36 Dry thermometer, a. m. .,..... 22
 12 noon S4
 ' D. m. ...y...... S3 Wet thermometer I a. m .... 19
 F noon 27 z p. m 26
 E. c. HORTON, Observer.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m. goth meridian time. February 16, 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-17
ENsIEY BIREtr.

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age Herald will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. llnsley fo6-W The