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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
WOMEN'S LEAGUE PLAN POLL TAX CAMPAIGN

Mrs. j. M. Hankins, president of the Jefferson County League of Women Voters, announces that call meeting of the executive committee and officers of the league will be held Saturday morning at Il o'clock at the league headquarters, Hillman hotel.
 The meeting has been called for. the purpose of discussing plans for the poll tax campaign to be waged by the league, according to Mrs. Han kins. Statistics completed by the committee show that of the 1900 women who registered in Birming- ham during the past year more than 600 paid their poll taxes through their husbands. While a large num- Der of women have registered many have failed to pay their poll taxes and the league plans to wage cam paign to have them qualify as voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
DIR. OSTRUM DECLARES THAT TIMES CHANGE, BUT NOT RELIGION

"Times max change but Cld-fash- toned, orthodox religion never does,' declared pr. Henry Ostrom, evange- list, at the Friday night meeting of the Y. M c. A.. revival services be- ing held at the First Methodist church.
 "Fads come and fads go, and changing ideals come and go, but there is one thing that goes through all ages and is never changing. That is fundamental Christian religion"
 Dr. Ostrom drew an illustration to convey his lesson. "You may have new fad in shoes" he said. "You may make the lasts narrow or you may make them wide. You may want high heels, and you may want col ored shoe strings. But I will ask you, is the leather genuine? Will 1t turn water, and will the stitches hold?
 For it is a long and hard journey to eternity. and I want to be shod with the shoes that will carry me through. And want my boy to have the shoes that will carry him through. And that is the religion of Jesus Christ, that will take you through storms and through tenn pests to an eternity of peace and happiness"
 The meeting was largely attended. Song services were conducted by George S. Schuler, who Is assisting Dr. Ostrom.
 On Sunday morning Mr. Schuler will assist J. Fred Scholfield in con- dueting the music at the First Bap- tist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
NINE OF FIFTY-EIGHT ACQUITTED AT JASPER SESSION OF U, s. COURT

Only Line acquittals resulted out Of 5S criminal cases heard at the Jasper session of the district federal court. according to Charles B. Ken namer. United States district attor- ney who was in his Birmingham of flee Friday.
 Sentences ranging from 30 days to fouc months, with the privilege Of paying cash fines, were given 42 al legged violators of the prohibition laws. Conviction resulted in three cases involving the Harrison nar- cotfc act, two of the alleged viola tors drawing fines of $100 each, and the third being conU'.ued for sen tence.
 Twenty five prisoners. each con victed of violating the prohibition law. were brought~tC the Jefferson county Jail because the Walker jail is filled to capacity. These prisoners range in ages from 19 to 65 years.
 The Jasper court session closed Thursday. All civil cases were post poned because of illness of attorneys interested in the cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
TEAM WORK SPIRIT IS CIVIC FORUM SUBJECT

Signalizing the spirit back of the merger of the Civic Association and the Chamber of Commerce, the first civic forum of the chamber series, which will be held January Is at l o'clock in the ballroom of the Tut wiler, will be addressed by J. M. Switzer of Dayton, O.. and the sub ject will be Team Work Spirit"
 MT. Switzer is president of the Joyce Cridland Manufacturing com pany, Dayton, and was at one time connected with the National Cash Register company. He has much ex- perience in community development.
 More than 150 members of the chamber have signiaied their inten- ton of attending the weekly forums. The public Is invited to participate in the opening one, which will be in the form of a Dutch treat, each man paying 75 cents for his plate. There will be special topic at each meet ing, and a period set apart for gem eral discussion by those present. J. M. Dewberry, former secretary of the Civic Association, is in charge of this feature of the chamber work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
CHICAGO TENOR SlNGSI ROLE IN THE MESSIAH"
 AT THE LYRIC SUNDAY |

John B. Miller of Chicago vii be the tenor soloist in the oratorio Messiah" to be presented by the Bir- mingham Choral society at the Lyric theatre Sunday afternoon, according to announcement by o. Gordon Brick son. director. Friday. Mir. Miller was associated with MT Erickson for five years in the quartet of the Sunday Evening club at Orches- tra hall Chicago. He is said to be one of the most noted oratorio tenors in the country.
 Other soloists will be: Walter Greene. New York, baritone; Mrs. Sibyl Sammis- -MacDermid. New York. wife of James Mac MacDermid, com poser. soprano; and Mrs. Robert Cald- well, Nashville, contralto.
 Hour of the oratorio presentation has been moved up to o'clock. Doors will open at 2:30 o'clock This is the second time the oratorio has been presented. Last year, large number had to be turned away, the theatre being filled a few minutes p fter doors opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
BIRMINGHAM and SUBURBS
Unique Advertising stunt-Unique

Unique Advertising Stunt-Unique advertising is afforded the Axton- Fisher Tobacco company of Louis vile through the brand name Of Clown cigarettes. manufactured by them. To familiarize smokers with the cigarettes, man in clown garb has been walking the streets of Birmingham for several days George S. Meters is representative of the factory in the Birmingham district
 spanish Veterans Meet Sunday Birmingham camp, No. l, United Spanish War Veterans, will hold it's regular meeting at the city nall council chamber at o'clock Sunday afternoon Louis Blau. commander, urges that every member be present, a much important work of the new year will be discussed.
 VIII Render Anthem-The chorus of 90 trained voices will again be heard at Sunday nights services at the Lyric theatre, under the auspices of the Mems club of the Independent Presbyterian church, and will render Rogers anthem, q Am He That Com forteth You" and other selections.
 Wanted In SeIma-Tommie Thorn. BPS Berry street, West End, said to be wanted in Selma. N. C., for dis posing of mortgaged property, was arrested Friday by Detectives R. J. Walton and G. M. Bragan. Thorn waived extradition papers and will probably be removed to Selma to stand trial Saturday.
 Auditorium PIans-Che ecking of auditorium plans has been prac- tically completed, according to Com missioner w. E. Dickson Thursday. The work has been done by expert engineers. he said, and was done to insure the building being safe from an engineering standpoint. Bids will soon be opened, it is understood,
 Smoker Is Planned-The Junior Chamber of Commerce Is arranging a smoker for the evening of January II. committee is now engaged In pre- pairing for that event. Matters of special interest are to be brought to attention of the chamHer as body on this occasion. it is stated
 Auto Turned Over-Herbert Woods, 5104 Fourth avenue, north. was se- verely bruised about his body Friday afternoon when his automobile turned over at the intersection of the Fifth avenue road and Forty ninth street. north. Woods was taken to Norwood hospital by Vice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
F F|REBUG OUT RACE
 WORK IF TWO MEN, DECLARE UT FICERS
Investigation of Attempt to Burn and BurgIarize Moore Residence Shows Rap
 i'd Work

Belief that the numerous fireburg outrages that have occurred in Bir- mingham during the past several months, is the work of two men, is entertained by police authorities, fol- lowing investigation of the attempt to fire the residence of J. T. Moore, 292S Juniper avenue, early Friday morning. Officers declare that 1t was impossible for one man to work with such rapidly as the investigation dis closed was done in the Moore case.
 That one of the firebugs narrowly escaped death when Moore opened fire is also believed by the officers.
 Moore stated that he was awakened by the ringing of the doorbell. Think ing that it was his father, J. L.. Moore, arriving from out-of-town, Moore failed to turn on the light en route to the door. He told officers that as he entered the living room. he detected the odor of smoke and that burglars was his next thought. Moore said that he hurried back to the bed room, opening a random fire from the doorway leading into the bedroom. None of the shots took effect,
 Officers E. W. Jackson and F. J. Smith upon searching the premises found that the burglar in his haste had left his tools consisting of spring leaf. that had been sharpened down with which windows were opened. and a large amount of wire The fire was caused by the burglar igniting a piece of cotton, saturated with coal oil and placed beneath the curtains in the living room. The fire was quickly extinguished by firemen upon their arrival
 To effect a speedy entrance to the house, the burglars had placed a bench at the window in the bedroom and had removed the screen. Moore stated to the officers that not minute elapsed from the time his door bell rang until he fired his first shot at the burglar.
 J. T. Moore upon his arrival at his sons residence from the train, was commenting on the attempt of the burglar to rob the residence of l.. M Harris, 1914 Phelan street, after ignitng it, as was contained in Fri days Age Herald, only to be in- formed by his son that he had beenr victim of like attempt.
 The fire caused by the burglar at the residence of Harris, was also under investigation of city detec- tives Friday, although as in all other cases. they had made ineffectuat at tempts at locating clues to the iden- tity of the burglar and firebug. The damage at the Harris residence was estimated at S2,300 to both the con tents and building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
DETECTIVES ASSIGNED FOR DUTY AT CAPITAL
 DURING INAUGURATION

At the special request of Chief of Police w. H. Taylor of Montgomery Detectives w. l.. Brannon and H. c. Peveler of the local detective de- partment will go to Montgomery January 12 to Is, inclusive, to act in special capacities during the in auguration of Governor w. w. Brandon.
 Branon and Peveler were notified of their selection for the duty Fri day morning by Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff. The local officers win work with those of the Capital City in preventing robberies and disor- ders among the throngs of people that will no doubt be in Montgom- cry for the inauguration ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
YOUNG ARCHITECTSARE. ELIGIBLE IN CONTEST FOR PRIZE OF S3,0OO

Birmingham architects under 27 years of age are eligible to compete for s3,O0O prize. expenses for Eu- rcpean travel studying the art of building, offered in a contest pr5- noted by the Beaux-Arts Architects of New York city, Eugene H. Knight, member of the firm of Warren, Knight & Davis. architects, made this announcement Friday
 Three competitive contests will be held and the winners chosen by elimination, MT. Knight said. Con tests will be in Auburn and Montgom- cry also, for the convenience of other architects in Alabama, according to Mir. Knight The first contest in Bir- mingham wilt be held Saturday morn ing at o'clock in Mir. Knights of- flee; the second February 24 and the third on May 5. MT Knight sad he would furnish complete informa- tien to prospective contestants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
--------------- HEALTH OFFICER AGAIN WARNS AGAINST MOSQUITO

Reinforcing a warning issued more than month ago by Dr. J. D. Dowl- ing, health officer; E. B. Johnson. di- rector of malaria control of the state department of health, declared Thursday that unless mosquito con trol program is inaugurated in Jeff ferson county in early spring it will be too late for effective results next summer.
 MT. Johnson's headquarters were moved to Birmingham January 1, and his territory is six counties in northern Alabama. His office is at the city hall with those of the city and county health departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
WOMAN SCREAMS AND
 BURGLAR DROPS L0OT;; ONE MAKES GETAWAY

Burglars in the act of robbing residences were surprised In their operations in two instances by women occupants. according to re- ports reaching police headquarters
 Friday morning. In the first in stance, the burglar was Frightened away from his spells by the screams of a woman, while in the second the burglar made a successful getaway from second story window with his loot. Investigating detectives have made no arrests.
 Mrs. Sarah McAlister. 1137 Twelfth street, north stated to Detectives c. E. McCombs and H. c. Jones that she was attracted to her room by un- usual noises and discovered that a burglar with her purse containing s1300 was about to depart from the house through a window Mrs. Me Alister screamed as she saw the man, causing him to drop the purse and make a hasty departure. She had drawn the money from the bank Thursday morning to be used on prospective trip east
 The second instance occurred at the residence of Fred Phillips. 605 Idlewild Circle, early Thursday night. Investigating detectives were informed by occupants of the house hold Friday morning that Mrs. Phil Phillips, sister law of Fred Phii- lips had surprised a burglar in rear room, although he escaped by of a ladder propped against a second story window Loot con- sisting of diamond ring, purse and $35 in currency was obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
WASHWOMAN IS CHARGED WITH STEALING MESH BAG

Charged with having stolen a mesh bag valued at s25 from Miss Adelyn Karask. 1721 Seventh avenue, north, Thursday, Sarah Slagg, negress. East Thomas, was placed in the city
 jail Friday charged with petit lar ceny. Detectives c. D. McCombs and H. C. Jones allege that the woman came to the Karask residence after the family washing and that while the occupant was gathering the laundry, the negress grabbed the bag and ran out of the house with 1t. The article was recovered at the woman's residence. according to the officers. She denied the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
BUSINESS CLUB PLANNING SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

Special entertainments will be given at luncheons of the American Business club this year, 1t was an nouneed Friday at the weekly lunch con at the Southern club. Luncheons in the future will be held at the Tutwiler hotel.
 Duff c. Lewis, national field secre- tary, spoke of organization work in New Orleans and Mobile. He will spend several weeks in Birmingham seking nv mmrs. CD seekg new members.
 Membership of committees for 1925 was announced. Committees, with chairmen, follow: Membership, Charles J. Reid; classification, H. E. Cox; at tendance, Dr. William H. Smith; civic affairs, H. Kerlin publicity, R. L. Hobart; program and entertainment, James C. Ingram; luncheon, C. II. Wallace; fellowship. w. k. Rush; mis- cellaneous, J. P. Mum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
BUILDING PERMITS

l.. IT. Vann, Thirty-first street, south, and Avenue H, residence, s4,500.
 Ida F. Eaves, southwest Beverly station and Jefferson avenue, resi- dence, s1,200.
 J. D. Oliver. Cotton avenue, be- tween Fifth and Sixth streets. resi- dence. s4,000.
 l.. E. Ford. Twenty ninth street, north. and Seventeenth avenue, resi- dence, s2.500.
 Mrs. Ruby Montgomery. Arlington Place and Munger Field, heating in stallation, $1,200.
 Julian Boriss, 3943-47-51 Clairmont avenue, three residences. $3,00O each.
 J. M. Gregory, Central Park. 4307 Beach street, residence. 31,50e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
COMM UNITY CLUB TO AID WELFARE ORGANIZATION

James A. Simpson, Powell Nolan, Mark Myatt and Tram Sessions. mem bers of a Community club appointed Thursday will report at the clubs meeting next Thursday upon the question of social service organiza ton to be assisted by the club. The club will help such an organization pending establishment of Com munity chest. Resolutions again plac- ing the club on record as favoring this plan for supplying social ser- vice needs were adopted Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
ACQUISITIONS RECEIVED BY LABORATORY BRANCH

Acquisitions for supplies have been received from 16 physicians in the territory of the recently established state branch laboratory, according to information Thursday afternoon. Supplies asked for included those for mailing cultures of various com municable diseases.
 There were approximately 750 phy- sicians added to the territory of the laboratory when the state work was taken over January l. The territory embraces 25 counties in north Ala baua
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
JITNEY ORDINANCE TO BE SUBMITTED JAN. Isl

Jitney ordinan{,e of Commissioner W. E. Cloe will be presented to the city commission January Is. accord ing to announcement by him Friday. He had previously said that he would present the ordinance next Tuesday, but he said he wanted to prepare drafts of it for other com missioners before he introduced the bill for passage. Final data was submitted to the legal department Friday morning by A. c. Smith, jit ney inspector, and hope had been ex- pressed that the measure would be ready for consideration or the com mission Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
CITY WELFARE WORKER TENDERS RESIGNATION

Mrs. M. E. Miller, who has served as superintendent of case work Of the city welfare department since last February, has resigned to ac- cept a position with the First Meth odist church, according to statement by Fred A. Culley. superintendent of the welfare department, Friday. Her successor has not been named.
 Mir. Culley expressed regret that Mrs. Miller was leaving the depart ment, saying that she had rendered valuable service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
ROAD WORK, HELD UP RAINS, RESUMED

Road work of the city was being resumed Thursday and Friday after having ben held up for several weeks hy rains. A. J. Hawkins, city engl neer, said Friday that every project lad been resumed and work was going ahead at 100 per cent speed
 Work on the Vanderbilt and War rior roads, Twenty-fourth street, north, and a portion of the Bush boulevard, was involved in the delay Asphalt paving is being laid on each of these roads.
 Hawkins said it would be GO days before the Vanderbilt road is com pleted. He had previously announced that it would be completed earlier. but the weather delay was greater than he anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
CORONER REPORTS FATAL AUTO ACCIDENTS FOR YEAR

There were three fewer deaths from automobile accidents in Jeff ferson county in 1922 than in 1921, according to figures in the office of Coroner J. D. Russum. Sis records show that 37 persons met death from automobile accidents in 1922, while 40 were killed in this manner in 1921.
 Coroner Russum believes that roads in the county are no safer than they were during 1921, despite the falling off in the number of deaths from automobile accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Four couples were issued marriage licenses at the office of the judge of probate Friday: They are: ]. H. Nor wood 23 years old and Miss Annie Louise Rogers. 19; Louis A. Colon. 26, and Miss Annie Key. 23; Donald Langford, 27, and Miss Flora Cham pion, 22: James Oliver Grogan, 21, and Miss Julia Burger. 1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
 YOUNG ACCIDENT VICTIM

Funeral services for Louis James Morris, age ', son of Mrs. Lilly May Morris, 1880 Lancaster avenue. Gray mont, died Thursday morning of lockjaw from the effects of a wound in his left hand caused by the fir ing of pistol, were conducted from the residence of his grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Watson. 1880 Lancaster avenue, at 2:30 o'clock Fri day afternoon. Burial was in Elm wood.
 The youth was injured December 27 when a pistol containing blank cartridge, discharged while in his hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
CORONER TO COMPLETE PROBE OF DEATH OF BOY

Investigation of the death of Lee Roberts, Jr., nine-year- school boy, who was killed Thursday when he fell in front of truck while play ing at recess at the Oak Road school, will be completed Saturday, Coroner J. D. Russum announced Friday J. w. Scoggins, driver of the truck, is being held pending the investiga- tion.
 Funeral services for the boy were held Friday afternoon. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
NEW INCORPORATION

Articles of incorporation for the Red Top Cab company were filed in the office ofo the probate judge. Fri day. The company Is capitalized at s2.O00. The officers are: Henry L.. Jenkins, president; W. M. Jenkins. vice president, and F. s. D"nlap, sec retary-treasurc-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
SOCIAL WORKERS OF CITY TO DISCUSS CHEST PLAN

Proposed Community Chest will be discussed at special meeting of the Birmingham association of social workers at the business and profess sional women's clubroom on Third avenue Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, according to F. A. Culley, president, Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
CHAUFFEURS ARE BUSY
 TAKING OUT LICENSES

More chauffeur licenses were 's- sued Friday than in all previous days of the wek and New Year combined, according to A. C. Smith, inspector. Mlth applicants, white and eolored, lined about the office. the number was well over 100 Friday. Less than 50 licenses had been issued up to Friday. Strict action against delin- quents will be employed. according to Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
DEATHS

Erwin Oscar Carr-Funeral services for Erwin Oscar Carr, age 32. died at a local infirmary Thursday morn ing, will be conducted from the West End Methodist church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Burial will be in Elmwood, Vice in charge. Mrs. Julia C. Hicks--Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Julia c. Hicks, age 35, died at a local infirmary Thurs day night, were held at the Wood lawn parlors of Vice at 9 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Mary E. SpratIinG-Euneral services for Mrs. Mary E. Spratling. age 6S, died at her residence in Sunnyside, Thursday, were con ducted at the residence at o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial was in Elmwood, Johns in charge.
 Miss Jimmie May-Funeral services for Miss Jimmie May, age 6S, died nue, south, Thursday, were con ducted at Johns chapel at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 Infant CarIey-Remains of the in fant daughter of MT and Mrs. H. F. Carley died Thursday at the resi- dence, 100 Pulaski street, Ingle- nook, were sent to Ba. Misuppe, Ala. Friday morning for burial by Brown
 Joseph IT. SightIcr-Funeral services for Joseph H. Sightler, age 53, died at the residence, 251S Avenue F. Wednesday, were conducted from the residence at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery, Lge Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-06
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The Indianapolis times., 1923-11-20
DUCKWALL 'TIP'IS
BACKEDBYEVANS
Dry Laws Hard to Enforce
Prosecutor Comments,

Prohibition laws are hard to en-
force" Prosecutor William P. Evans
commented when told that he should
produce in Criminal Court the bust
ness man" who tipped off" Deputy
Sheriff Omer Hawkins that Herbert
r. Duckwall, 1918 n. Delaawre St,
president of the Diamond Wire and
Iron Works, has $4,000 worth of fine
liquors in his cellar.
I'm rule on the motion to exclude
evidence at a. m. Saturday" stated
Judge James A Collins. Attorneys
had attacked the legality Of the search
warrant on the grounds that Hawk
ins had no personal knowledge"
the last case in the Supreme Court
on this point decides that reasonable
belief and knowledge is enough to
warrant a raid" argued Evans. He
offered to have Hawkins tell the
mans name.
The search warrant is being
abused" replied Collins. Il hear they
keep them in bundles in city court. ="
IT'S unusual to be forced to bring
in a man who tells the police about
law violation" Evans said.