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Evening star., 1924-05-21

Memorial service will he held Fri.
DAY, pm, at G. A. r. Hall by Julia
Men MeM; Henry Auxiliary, Army and
Evening star., 1924-05-21

The Choral Society OF the Birney
School Community Center will close
It's season with a formal reception
Monday, pm, in school auditorium,
Kit Carson Post, No. z, Department
Vi fotomac, VIII meet tomorrow, .
pm. in Grand Army Hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

lively short time. It is therefore proba- ble that man would not yield to temptation, if he new that the chances for detection were great.
 q will not, at this time, go into length explanation of the system l rec ommend, other than to say that have been advised by the city attorney that the state code requires that the public improvement records be kept in a well bound book, his opinion being that as soon as the legislature meets this re- quirement can be modified.
 'In recommending card system, 1t is not my intention to in any way go contray to the code; l would therefore suggest that the old system be main tained for the time being in connection with the card record, which although, entailing some additional work would in no way mean a duplication of the accounting procedure in the public inn provement department. Inasmuch as a far better control will be had under the new method, I feel that this ad- ditional labor is justified.
 Respectfully yours,
 "J. HOPKINSON SMITH,
 Certified Public Accountant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
GROCERS FINISH JUBILEE PLANS
Annual Christmas Party To Be Held At Hillman
 Tuesday

The annual Christmas Jubilee and get together meeting of the Birmingham Retail Grocers' and Butchers associa- tion will be held in the ballroom of the Hillman hotel Tuesday night a z 80 o'clock. B. A. Apperson, secre- tary of the association who leads the committee in charge of the entertain ment, declares the program is the most interesting ever given by the associa- tion.
 All retail food dealers, their families, clerks, and wholesale manufacturers of food products are invited to attend. Plans drawn by the arrangement com. mittee provide for the decoration of the ballroom and the engagement of a good orchestra. In addition to dancing, several plays are to be given by a group of the we'll known characters in the grocery business. A luncheon in keep ing with the Christmas spirit will be a part of the program.
 A surprise has been promised by the women of the association. More than 800 invitations have been sent out by the entertainment committee, and the attendance is expected to exceed 100.
 D. E. McLendon, president of the city commission has accepted an invi- tation extended him by Secretary Ap- person to be present and to take part in the program, according to announce ment Saturday.
 The jubilee is also to be special Christmas entertainment to visiting merchants in Birmingham at that time, when plans for the second anual food and household exposition to be held at the city auditorium March 4 to March IA, 1925 will be announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
CHILDREN GUESTS OF COSMOPOLITAN
Strand Theater Donates Free Christmas Show
 To UnfOrtunates

A picture of interest to every child, Emerson Hough's North of Thirty Six" is to be shown at the childrens Christmas party tos be given at the Strand theater under the auspices of the Cosmopolitan club at s :45 o'clock Christmas morning.
 Included i'll the 800 guests will be the children of the poorer homes in the city. An announcement of the party is to be made by all Birmingham ministers from the pulpits and they have been given tickets to distribute.
 In addition to the picture, every tot who attends the party is to receive several presents and it has been an nounced by D. Roscoe Faunce, mana ger of the theater, and by the club that anyone who wishes to help in any way to make the party greater success, can cooperate.
 Employees of the theater have do- mated their services and large part of the presents to be distributed, are to be donated. The Cosmopolitan club is to meet any deficiency that may occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BANK FILES TRUST FUND APPLICATION

As application for the institution of trust fund for John B. Leedy, Jr., grandson of W. B. Leedy, was filed in the chancery division of the circuit court Friday by the Birmingham Trust and Savings company, administrator and trustee of the estate of W. B. Leedy.
 In the Leedy will, probated over a year ago, it was directed that one-sixth of the estate be set aside for the chil- dren or child of John B. Leedy, a son, then deceased. The application was accompanied by an agreement, signed by Mrs. Emma Leedy Young and W. B. Leedy, Jr., the only other beneficiaries.
 The residuary estate, at the present time is given as $397, ,722.54, of which $66, ,295.42 are to be placed in the trust fund. W. B. Leedy left an es- tate, appraised att $454, ,549.34 after being engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Birmingham for more than 30 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

closer accord with the facts than they have been for many years past. l there fore cannot see where any good purpose can be served by delving deeper into these accounts.
 System Is Scored
 As to the method of keeping the pub lie improvement records, especially those with the taxpayer, I would say that the system now in force, when installed ten or twelve years ago, was considered the last word in municipal accounting records. 1 believe that rep resentatives from other cities came to Birmingham to study our system. How ever, there has been a vast improve ment in accounting methods in the last few years. This is especially true in solar as mechanical devices are con- cerned. I therefore went before your commission and made verbal recom- mendations as to what I considered more up-to-date and efficient method of handling public improvement assess ments. In making my recommenda- tions, I had in mind the fact that col lections on assessments have almost tripled in the last ten years, and that from present indications this percent age of increase will be more than main tained. It was therefore necessary to devise system that was elastic and which would reduce the clerical labor to a minimum, as well as provide checks and safeguards so that the deplorable condition which has now developed will not recur.
 After giving the matter careful con- sideration. l felt that card system would be more advantageous than the present loose-leaf records, and with your approval I have devised records to be used with a card system which feel will meet the requirements. It must be borne in mind, however, that no system will properly function unless it is intelligently kept. would there fore recommend that the chief clerk be relieved of all detail work and held responsible for the proper functioning of all departments under the general supervision of the comptroller, and that the comptroller be given full authority over his department, being held ac- countable for results.
 One of the many advantages of the system which 1 recommend is that if properly carried out, any irregularities would be discovered within a compara-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

returned for insufficient or incorrect address. Wherever possible, we have traced these through the county records to get the name of the lest patty asses sing the property, but in many instances without satisfactory results. It is there fore possible that these are fictitious names which were used for an ulterior purpose. It is also possible that there may be errors in the accounts of those to whom we have repeatedly written, but who have not replied.
 Vouchers Accepted
 Although we saw vouchers drawn in proper form, duly attested by the officials, for refunds and abatement of assessments, there is always chance that approval of such vouchers was done more or less in perfunctory man. Ter and that improper amounts were included in the vouchers to cover de- falcations. We had to accept, however, the vouchers as drawn.
 | T am including in this report de- tails of assessments against the various departments of the city, amounting to $91 ,431. .S3, which does not include property purchased by the city, but still standing on the books in the name of the original property holder, among which was an item of $3,96091 for property purchased for park purposes from Paul F. Green. ct al. As the assessment ledger is supposed to indicate the amount of open assessments on which collections can reasonably be expected, these assessments should be either collected from the various de partments or paid out of the general fund.
 '"The foregoing also holds good for charges against the United States government, Jefferson county, Birming- ham-Southern college and others who claim that they are exempt by law.
 From the above, it is evident that cannot certify as to having disclosed all errors in the records, or that have brought to light all possible de- talcations. To do so would require an lnterminable amount of detailed check ing. l have therefore endeavored, as far as possible, to bring the records in as near accord with the facts as is possible, realizing that other errors may develop as time goes on.
 Il believe, however, that the ledger accounts of the public improvement de- partment as adjusted by me, are in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
Stop Rheumatism In AS Hours

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 or how old or stubborn your case-no mstter what you have tried-I confidently predict your trouble will yield to my famous Anti-Rumatix treatment and your pain will vanish seemingly like magic. Many sufferers get amazing relief in only a few hours. To prove it, am offering to send $1 treatment absolutely free and postpaid to every sufferer who writes me. Since this never costs you anything and does not obligate you in any way. write for the free treatment today and prove at my risk that you can be rid of Rheu. matism. AUGUST EYSSELL, Dept. a.,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SHORTAGE TOTAL
 SET AT $52,32S
(Continued From Page One.)

(COntinued From Page One.) and his associates vote of thanks for their work.
 Full text of Mir. Smiths findings fol- lows:
 "Hon. D. E. McLendon, President, City
 Commission, Birmingham, Ala.
 Dear Sir:
 q would submit the following report on my examination of the public inn provement department of the city of Birmingham, from ctober 1, 1921, to July 31. 1924.
 ''In this report I will not include financial exhibits and schedules pertain ing to the public improvement depart ment, for these you will find brought up to September 30, 1924, in my report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
THREE MEMBERS
 OF
 LEAVEF FOR HOME
Work Of Filming Bed Rock Is About
 Completed

Birmingham is about to lose num- Der of it's new citizens, it became known Saturday night, when Edward Sutherlin, director for the Famous Plsyers-Lasky corporation, in the city with company headed by Thomas Meighan and Lila Lee, filming scenes for the motion picture version of Jack Bethea's novel, Bed Rock" announced that the company's work is about con- pleted. and that with good weather he expects to finish work here during the early part. of this week.
 During the three weeks the company has been in Birmingham, lasting friend ships have been made, and the city will never forget the wonderful spirit shown by the company at the benefit perform ance last Thursday night at the munic- ipal auditorium, when more than $7,5OO was raised for the Community Chest. The company at their own expense pro- duced on the auditorium stage a novel, cite movie, in which every member took part.
 Three Members Leave
 First members of the company to leave Birmingham were J. Cassidy, /E. Lawrence and W. Wallace, cast as de- tocI1NcS III the picture. lney CneckeQ out of teh Tutwiler last night and left for New York. Several others are ex- pected to leave tonight.
 Birmingham's lon location" fans were treated to several thrills Saturday, when the mob scenes of Jack Bethea's novel, were filmed at the Mccormack mines at Nyota, about 30 miles from the city.
 Shoot Mob Scene
 This mob scene is said to be the most sensational part of the completed pie ture, and judging from the comments made by those who witnessed it's film ing at Nyota Saturday, it will thrill movie fans the country over.
 Edward Sutherland, director, with Richard Harlan, his assistant, picked for this. scene about 250 miners and after several rehearsals ordered the film ing of the scenes. Wallace Beery, as "Iawler," the william, who incites the miners to strike, is said to have been so convincing with his talk that onlook- CTS were ready to join the miners in the attack on the mine.
 But the scene which brought the "ohs' and "ahs" from fans was when Thomas Meighan, and Wallace Beery 1eaped across 15-foot space 40 feet high from the weigh house to the mine tipple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
NOCATIONAL MEN ELECT

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13.-L. H. Harris of Harrisburg, Pa, today was reelected president of the national con ference of vocational education at the closing session of the annual meeting, The executive committee was to select the convention city for next year late today. Los Angeles and New Orleans are making strongest bids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
THE WEATHER

Extreme-Northwest Florida, Alabama and Mississippi: Fair ana colder Sunoay Monday unsettled. probably followed by illinois: Fair Sunday; Monday prob ably rain or snow in north and rain Tn south portion: slightly warmer north DOT Missouri: Increasing cloudiness sun day: probably rain by night and Monday; i; colder Monday night. Louisiana: Sunday fair, cooler in horth portion; Monday partly cloudy.
 Arkansas: Sunday fair, colder; Monday unsettled, colder in northwest portion;
 Oklahoma; Sunday partly cloudy; Mon day unsettled colder.
 East Texas: Sunday fair; Monday part ly cluody, colder in north portion
 West Texas: Sunday partly cluody; Monday probably fair, colder Virginia: Generally fair and mucn colder Sunday; Monday fair, continued North Carolina: Fair and much colder South Carolina and Georgia: Fair ana colder Sunday; Monday increasing cloudi- ness, becoming unsettled by Monday night. Florida: Fair Sunday and probably Monday, cooler in north portion sunday cooler Sunday night.
 Tennessee Fair and colder Sunday i; Monday unsettled, probably rain or snow. Kentucky: Fair and colder sunday , Monday unsettled. probably snow or ralh' Summary of obsetvations made at sta tions of the United States Weather pu- reau, during the 24 hours ending at
 TEMPERATURES
 -k. Po in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
WINDS

East Gulf: Moderate to fresh west and northwest and weather fair Sunday.
 West Gulf: Moderate west shifting to north and weather fair Sunday.
 Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage Moderate to northeast and weather partly overcast Sunday.
 Sandy Hook To Hatteras: Northwest gales and fair weather Sunday.
 Hatteras to Florida Straits: Fresh to strong west and northwest and weather fair Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
TO INITIATE CLASS

hnIghCS UT COIumDuS TO EnCertaIn
 Visiting Team
 The crack degree team from Chicago will put on the program at II 80 o'clock Sunday morning when Bir- mingham Knights of Columbus will ini- tiate large class of candidates at their hall. Candidates and members will first attend 10 80 o'clock mass at St. Paul's Catholic church.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-04
(Del "Heraldo de Cuba'O


NUEvA YORK, I'm repercsentan-
Se del ssHeraldo de Cuba estuvo aver
visitar la Delegation portorriquofia
en- ell Hotel Vanderbilt, en- donde esta
hospedada. Los presidentes del SeDado
y de la Camara, senores Barcel6 y Cue
ira Mondragon, conference.-the en- aquc
los momentos con ell Gobernador Tow
ner, pero en- cuanto fue anunciada la
vista de nuestro Representative, fue es-
70 amablcmente recibido por Ell sefior
Barcel6 y el Senador Cnevas zequeira.
Aunque la Delegation portorriquefia
Sace amplias manifestations dc opti-
mismo respecto de los resultados une
cspera obtener de la gesti6n que la ha
traido a los Estados Unidos, Sc mues-
ira reservada en- 10 que Sc refiere q
los terminos preeisos de las concesio-
lies politicas que tiene ell encargo de
pedirle al gobierno americana, concre-
tandose reiterar las declaraciones ge.
nerales conten;das en- el mensaie que
di6 la prensa su llegada a Nueva
York y negandose a divulgar la expo
sici6n que representara la legisla-
tura de los Estados Unidos. mientras
ese documento no haya sido oficiaimsn-
te entregado a aqu6lTa.
Creemos poder asegurar, sin embar-
go, que en- la petici6n a que nos referi-
mos Sc la recHerda los Estados Uni
dos Ell compromise que contrajo en- las
conferences de Paris, de dotar a Puer-
to Rico de un Status conforne con los
precedentes de respeto a los derechos
y libertades humanas que ha invoca-
do siempre el Congreso Americana CO.
mo inspirador de su obra Legislative,
y que 81 bien pide Puerto Rico que Sc
le incorpore Ia union que Sc 10
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-04
Jilalg ovNAR
MARIA DEL CARMEN"

Inyitados previamente por don Mi
gue, Portell duefo del 'Tres sBande-
ras,, fusrnos yer la gran cinta fran
cesa maria del Carmen, adaptada al
lienzo del drama 'tEn los jardines de
Murcia" de Fclifi y Codina por los IL
teratos francesss Carlos de Battle y
Lavergne.
FL drama es muy emocionante y
de argumento no manoseado hasta. aho-
ra.
Ell argumento de esta pelicula es
nsevo, y esta tan bier representado,
que parece hecha en- Espaha con la
ventaja de tener mejor luz cStar mo
jor aprovechado el argumento que es
de una fuerza dramatica intensisima.
Todos los demas artistas son de 10
mejor de la comedia francesa la casa
Giusti presenta esta pelicula va sa-
bemos que I'm programa Giusti es indn-
dablemente una joya cinematogrkfca.
Don Miguel Portell simpatico en-
presario del s'Tres Banderas'' no ha
vacilado en- conplacer a SUI numerosa
clientele ore lie pedia estrenara aesta
gran pelicula.
al ssTres Banderas'', pues, essa
noche lunes. y mafiana martes. > 50
repetici6n. E1
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-04
UNA IMPROVISATION DEL DIR.
oSVALDO GOYCO ACERCA
DE LOS AZUCAREROS
CRONICA

Un bello acto vino a interrumpir
el prosaismo de esta vida provincial
ma. Fue ell ratio de iirico esparci-
miento con que los esposos Goyco-
Arabia obscquiaran al grupo de in
telectuales que componen el cenaculo
llamado 'T.os N6madas".
FL domingo por la nocEe la hueste
Hteraria capitaneada por A. E. Mu-
rillo, por este Murillo orientalista,
hermano de Pierre Lott; incurable-
mente enamorado del Estambul v sus
harenes; hizo alto en- la suntuosa
mansion dc los citados esposos y gol
20 dc las dclicias dc una velada' de
arte. &
Tuvo lugar Ia reunion en- el am
plio elegante estudio del DIR. Ra-
mon Goyco. Esta pieza augura la
presencia de un hombre de letras.
Los estantes rep!etos de niultiples v
valiosos volumencs tcstifican la So
Ida cultura dc sus poseedores.
Resumiendo 81 programa diremos
que una de las figuras de la fiesta
fue el DR.. Osvaldo Goyco, hernano
del ilustre anftrion qnien nos delei-
to declamando "Lerd Biron en- la Ba-
canal ademas un bellfsimo ma
drigal snyo. FL DIR. o. Golco 1es sin
duda uno de nuestros mejores decla-
madores.
Ell popular m1sico Eustaquio Pu-
jals provoco la unanime risa del au-
ditorio con sus cantos y dichos opor-
tunos
El anfitrion DR.. Ramon Goyco nos
lego con singular maestria una be
llisima pagina dc So maestro Anto-
Mo Zozaya.
Ell iover poeta r. Abad Ramos re-
cito dos bellisimas conposiciofes SUI
vas q. merecieron ell caluroso elogio
de todos los presentes.
Luego Murillo recito varias de sus
afiligranadas poesias.
FL Sr. Lecompte acompanado a la
guitarra por la elegante y culta COM
paiiera del anfitrion declamo ell nun
ca bien alabado .sNoeturno", de Silva.
La concurrencia fue obsequiada
con suma csplendidez.
No aueremos cerrar esta resena
sin felicitar los sefiores Goudreau,
; Villaronga, ETC., por su ivaliosa CO.
Ioperacion al Iucinliento del acto.
Terrnino el festival con unas calidas
palabras del Sr. Bias Oliveras a
nombre del club.
Como nota curiosa apuntamos una
feliz ingeniosa improvisation del
DIR. Osvaldo Goyco con motive de un
tenna de actualidad. Hela aqui:
''A 81
Son estos dfas agoreros
De n1ayores hbertades
Y va los azucarcros
Hicieron sus salvedades.
iQuiere ser Independence
FL potentado estanciero?
mo senior! quiere esta gente:
Ell Estado Azucarero.
A nonlbre de los concurrertes ex-
presamos a los esposos Goyco.Ara-
bia. nuestras mas expresivas gracias
DOR ell delicioso ratio de que le somos
deudores.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-04
Notas varias

conceda la facultad dc elcgir su go
bernador y de manejar auton6micamen-
te SIS asuntos locales, no pretende aiie
desde lucgo, Sc le otorgue Intervention
Y voto en- las cuestiones de inter6s ma
cional americana.
La Delegation permanecera. cuatro
o cinco dias mas en- New York SO
dirigira en- seguida a Washington, don
de espera terminar sus gestiones en- ell
termino de un mes 10 sumo. No pa
rece haberse impresionado por los Cos
mentarios de la prensa neoyorquina,
algunos de clos resueltamente hostiles
Q las asp'raciones politicas de Puerto
Rico, Y esta lsboranao desde su lie
gada con Ia mayor actividad con-
fianza en- el exito de sus esfIerzos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-02-04
ENoRME PRODUCTION DE
AUTOMOBILES

LA NASH CONSTITUTE $4,000 We
HICULoS EN- UN ANo CON UNA
GANANcIA META DE Sc, ,2so 900
| En- el aho comprendido a diciembre
1, 1922 a noviembre 80, 1928. la pro-
ducci6n de Ia Nash Motors Company
ha alcanzado mas de $4,000 con
I'm voluinen de negocios de mas de
58 inillones de d6lares segln sc
desprende del informe annual presen-
tado por la Compaiiia Sus ganancias
netas durante ell a1o. despues de de-
ducidos todos los gastos, incluyendo
/! aeservas, depreciation. impuesto. etc ],
/ han alcanzado la suma de 50 $50. 900.
| Ell active de la Co., rnonta a cerca de
$2s, SOC, GOO, mientras que sns cuentas
por pagar no negan $1,000 900, que
provienen de cuentas ordinarias pen
! Gientes en- auuel momento v las cuales
eoTstituyen la iirrica deuda de la Com
pania. exceptuando las reservas para
limpuesto.
/ Como resultado del fioreciente esta-
do de la Compafiia. los directories acor
lldaron deciarar un dividendo extraor-
Iidinario de 81 so ademas del dividendo
Irregular de So so que Sc distribuye se-
mestralmente sohre las acciones comu-
mes. Ell dividendo regular de 81 rs por
Iitr'mestre sobre las acciones preferidas
sr6 declarado asimismo por los direc-
torres
/ FL l, de febrero dc 1928 la Compafiia
retro IS 100000 que era 10 iinico que
quedaba pendiente de la primera emf
sion de acciones preferidas; 10 mismo
cue 1913. 100 la par de acciones pre-
feridas de la emission "a" sea, mas
de Ia cantidad que SO requiere retirsr
annalmente.
No obstante los $2,S45ooo pagados
nor la Compafiia como dividendo drran
te ell afio. el efectivo en- GAIA ha s.do
aumentado cerca de S21, 1000 o
aea. como So, 100000 sohre el efcctivo
en- ell sfio anterior.
FL termino medic de empleadns flies
de la Compaiiia ha sido de 5000 per-
sonas. habiendose aumentado la produc
ci6n en- on 3S "a por ciento.
La Nash Motors Company ha inver-
lido como S7S0,0oO en- nuevos edifcios,
maquinarias equipos para las PLAN
tas de Kenoska Y Milwaukee, en- su
deseo de aumentar la production mas
a1n.
"A pesar de la. fuertei .competencia
que tenemos que enfrentar--ha dicho
el Presidente Mr.. c. W. Mash los
autcm6viles "Nash" siguen teniendo
cada dia mejor acogida en- el mundo
entero. 10 que demuestra que Ell publ
CO tiene en- cuenta la caidad de los
carros y aprecia las meioras mecanicas
refinamientos de que cada dia son OBJ
jetos''
.Mas todavfa-agrega Mr.. Mash
juzgar por las 6rdcnes que va hemos
enpezado a recibir para Ell pr6ximo
afio. ell 1924 sera otro siio de prosperi-
aades sin precedentes para la Nash
Motors Company.
(Del Automovile Topics)
IlA coMTsIoN DE P. r. QUE EsTA
EN- WASHINGTON HAcE oPTIMIs
TAs DEcLARACIoNEs A LA
PRENSA DE CUBA
TN representanto del .'Heraldo de Gu
ba'' rocibido por el seficr Barce'o.
Los dsle~ados Sc abstienen de hacer de
claraciones por ahora.