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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
CHAMBER DIRECTORS AND CITY
 COMMISSION TELL REAL FACTS
ELECTION WILL
 PUT NEW GINGER INTO
 WORK FOR BIG REUNION
President of Fair Association Agrees Take Up Work and Announces Executive Committee to Assist-Jacksons Illness Prevents His Carrying Out Work as
 General Chairman

The finance and executive committees have conferred at length over the situa- tion, and they realized the supreme impor- had had large experience in the matter of handling big crowds and directing inn portant affairs. The record which MT. Brown has made for several years as president of the Alabama State Fair, and the success which has attended all his efforts in other big civic undertakings, caused the committee to agree unani- mously upon his selection.
 Mir Brown was at first unwilling to accept the position, but the appeal of the committee was sufficient to cause him to make the sacrifice necessary to handle the reunion work.
 Chairman Brown immediately went to work with his plans and during the aft ernoon announced that an executive com mittee composed of the following we'll known men would assist him: Morris w. Bush, George A. Blinn, B. B. Burton and Sol Caheen. All the members of this committee are experiended in the ma tier of handling crowds and other civic movements The announcement that MT. Brown had assumed charge of the re- union work and that he had been as- sured of the hearty and active co-oper- ation of his committee of assistants caused universal pleasure among the members of the Cha mber of Commerce and the citizens generally who are in- terested in the reunion work.
 MT. Brown said yesterday he did not care to make any statement about taking up the work except to make this prom ise: You may tell the Confederate Vet erans that they will be royalty enter tained they will be giveA the best of food; will be housed comfortably, and will be taken care of in a way to meet with their highest expectations We will make them have the best time they have ever enjoyed at a Confederate reunion.''
 MT. Brown was assured by the members of the finance and other committees that in handling the general, reunion work he would have the services of all of them at any time he called for their aid. The committee also made it plain to MT. Brown and his assistants that the finan- cial arrangements had been so handled as to leave no question as to the success of that part of the work, and he also was given to understand that he would not have to bother about money. The committee has that matter adjusted in such a way as to leave no doubt that all funds needed will be forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
COLLEGES 0F SOUTH FORMALLY ORGANIZE ID FIGHT LYNCH|NG Practically Evc~y Southern State Represented At
 Meeting Held Here
 Last Night

The Association of Southern Church Colleges is the name of a new organ ization formed last night at the Hotel HillInan by visiting educators. Dr. C. M Bishop of Georgetown, Tex, was elect ed president; Dr. B. F. Riley of Birming- ham, secretary, and Dr. ]. R. Dobyns of Clarksville, Tenn. treasurer.
 An executive committee was named which will begin work at once to enlist the interest of southern colleges in anti mob work and it was announced that the organization begins with the sym pathetic support of about 40 institutions of learning in the south.
 Eighteen southern colleges were repre- sented by one or more persons at last nights meeting and short talks were made by those present. Among the chief speakers were Dr. B. F. Riley, who gave history of lynching. and pr. J. N. Bailey, professor of philosophy at Se- vance who discussed the moral effects of lynching.
 The executive committee consists of the officers and Bishop A. w. Knight of Sewanee and Dr. J. M. Shelburne of Birmingham. This committee will meet at Il o'clock this morning to frame a constitution and bylaws.
 This organiza ton has been in process of formation for several months and those taking part embrace practically every state in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
BUSY DAY AHEAD FOR EDUCATORS|N
 VARIOUS SECTIONS High School This Morning and Jefferson Tonight
 Are Big Meetings

Progressive Legislation is the theme Educational association at the Central High school this morning. beginning at 9 o'clock The slogan for the meeting at the Jefferson theatre tonight is Hitter acy in Alabama: Let's Remove It. The afternoon will be given over to depart mental meetings at the High school
 pr. w. s. Currell, president of the Uni- versity of South Carolina; Dr. J. H, Will lingham, president of the state normal college at Florence, and Dr. J. Y Joyner, state superintendent of education of North Carolina. will deliver the princi- pal addresses this morning.
 Gov William D. Jelks. Mrs Charles Henderson, Col J. B. Ellis and Miss Esther Foster will deliver adresses at the Jefferson tonight.
 The programme for today foIlows
 Friday morning, o'clock. High school auditorium.
 Theme Progressive Legislation"
 Address: ''The Efficient Man., Dr. w. S. Currell, president, University of South Carolina.
 Address: "Alabamas S Educational Prog ress" Dr. H. J. Willingham, president state normal school. Florence.
 Address: "The Teacher Citizen and Cit izen Maker Dr. J. Y. Joyner, state superintendent of education of North Car olina, Raleigh.
 Friday afternoon, o'clock High school building departmental meetings.
 Friday evening, o'clock, Jefferson theatre.
 "Illteracy in Alabama: Let's Remove It"
 Song, Alabama" by the audience.
 "The Progress of the llliteracy Cam paign," ex-Gov William D. Jelks, Bir- mingham.
 "The Campaign an Opportunity for Ala
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
THACH'S ADDRESS IS CHIEF FEATURE
 0F FIRST SESSION
Visiting Educators Are Well cOmed to City By Con-
 missioner Hornady

The thirtyhfth annual convention of the Alabama Educational association con- vened at the Central High school audi torium yesterday afternoon at clock, and the visitors were welcomed to the city by Commissioner John R. Hornady The annual address to the associa ton was delivered by Dr. C. c. Thach, presi- dent of Auburn and head of the associa- tion and the reply to the address of well come was made by F. T. Appleby, super intendent of the schools at Lafayette.
 In welcoming the visitors and delegates to Birmingham, Commissioner Hornady said in part:
 "To my mind it is always happy con- dition when the great industrial center of Birmingham comes in close and vital con- tact with the mighty power for intellec- tual betterment that is embraced in the Alabama Educational association The meeting of these two forces is significant of the development that is going forward in our state and is suggestive of the har- mony that should characterize this de- velopment
 That tie development of Alabama has not been thoroughly harmonious is an ccca sion for regret. That it is becoming more harmonious is cause for profound gratitude.
 There is no denying the fact that for a good many years the emphasis was placed upon material progress. We were so absorbed in the conversion of our raw material into money that, in mea sure, we lost sight of some things which, if not so clamorous, were even more impor- tant.
 We of Birmingham, who face educa- tional difficulties of an extra ordinary character are grateful to you for what you have done to aid us in the solution of these difficulties. You have helped us by your activities throughout the state, and you have helped us by coming here from year to year, bringing with you an enthusiasm for better conditions that | could not fail to become contagious. PEOPLE ARE AROUSED "The people of this city are aroused upon this question of education as they l have not been aroused at any time in the past. We are preparing now to submit a hond issue of $2, ,O00,000 for school purposes, and I believe it will meet with the most cordial approval of the people. Here we have come to understand that greatness lies not alone in material growth and in material wealth, but that with these things there must be intellectual and nor- al and spiritual growth In brief, we have come to understand that if educa- tion is not to precede material advance ment at least it must go hand in hand ] You have helped us in reaching this loftier and truer conception of duty, and | we thank you. Your presence IS now and {! has ever been source of intense gratifi- cation. and we welcome you on this oc-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Pleased With Editorial

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Your editorial. Policeman Exceeds His Authority" calls forth credit to your esteemed publication. I feel safe in saying that d great many citizens of both races are grateful to you for this fearless stand. It will require 8 great amount of courage to keep this stand up, but our city will be immense ly paid and feelings between the races will be greatly helped.
 I can more fully appreciate the stand taken when considering your knowledge of conditions in this city. Hoping your words in this season may find profitable fodgement and as- surfing you of the heartfelt thanks of race, I am, with respect, yours truly.
 M. w. GOODSON.
 Birmingham, April 5. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07

in a manner to win the appreciation of the citizens of Birmingham and all the veterans and other visitors who come to the reunion.
 The selection of Mir Brown was made necessary by the continued illness of F. M. Jackson, who has been ueable to at tend to the work for several weeks. MT. Jackson was forced to leave the city for an indefinite period by orders of his physician and may not be able to return
 for several weeks more.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07

Added impetus was given the plans for the reunion yesterday when Robert A. Brown, upon the unanimous request of the finance and executive committees, ac- cepteG the general chairmanship of all the reunion committees. MT. Brown i'm mediately went to work with. his plans to make the coming reunion the most pleasant affair the veterans who wore the gray have ever had, and his record for success in such matters assures that the details of the reunion will be handled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
WHOLE CITY A UNIT

The people of Tuscaloosa have never undertaken anything with such spirit and energy as they have gone at this cele- bration. The whole city ' unit in working for the success of the event, and nothing is being left undone. Many of the leading men of the city are giving the greater part of their time to the work without cost to the committee and from nov until the last week in May, Tusca- loosa will have little time for anything except work on this affair. We have secured the services of probably the best Enown pageant man in America at q very high cost. The costuming for the pageant will be elaborate. In addition there will be balls and banquets, fireworks displays on the banks of the Warrior and many other attractions
 Realizing the opportunity offered for holding the greatest commencement in the history of the university, we are mak- ing extra efforts for the coming exercises. By having the two affairs in connec- tion we are going to bring the largest crowd of alumni back to the university ever before in Tuscaloosa. The people of Alabama who do not attend the com mencement and centennial will miss one of the greatest affairs in the history of the state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
200 Cases Set for Trial

Cases against all violators of the motor revenue law and the motor and vehicle law will be heard by Judge Abernethy in the municipal court to- morrow at 9 o'clock. There is some thing like 200 of these cases set for trial. In the event persons who are thus charged fail to appear alias war rants will be issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
Stabbing In County Jail

Percy Wilson, negro, confined in the county jail charged with assault with intent to murder, stabbed Ed Gordon a fellow prisoner, in the back with a pocketknife, which he had smuggled into the jail. The affair occurred in the county jail while the negroes were out in the hallway for exercise. An addi- tional warrant was sworn out by Sher- if Batson and served on the negro charging assault with intent to mur- dpr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
Suits Filed

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Charles r. Herring ys. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; ESQ., 900 claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 B. F. Clements vs. James Brodie, $5000 claimed for alleged wrongful ar rest of plaintiff
 Andrew Cornelius vs. Robinson Min ing company 5000 claimed for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
OTHERS ALSO ENTHUSIASTIC

Other prominent Tuscaloosa men in Birmingham yesterday were equally as enthusiastic over the centennial and commencement as was President Deniiy. In spite or the fact that the centennial is not held until the last week in May. we have already made reserva tions for more than l200 visitors" said Frank Fftts. chairman of the hotels and entertainment committee. "We are making our plans to entertain at least 5000 visitors. and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
At the Theaters

Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:30 p. m, Evening at 730 and o clock
 At the Ph0toplay Houses Strand-"The Sowers.o with Blanche Sweet"
 Colonial-"Then He'll Come Back, with Florence Rockwell.
 Odeon Two-"A Mans Work with John Junior
 Princess-"Under Royal Patronage" with Francis Bushman.
 Trianon-"The Question" with Mar gerite Leslie.
 Alcazar-"The Battle Cry of Peace" with Charles Richman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
TUSCALOOSA W IL | SURPRISE ALABAMA BY ITS CENTENNIAL
  Dr. Denny Says 800 People Will Take Part In
 Great Pageant
|S10,000 WAS RAISED
 FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Other Visitors Tell of Plans Being Made for Great Joint Cele- bratiOn At Commence
 ment Time

The people of the state of Alabama do not vet fully realize just what an important and magnificent spectacle the centennial celebration in Tuscaloosa dur ing the university commencement will be. 2, said Dr. George H: Denny president of the University of Alabama, who was here yesterday
 The spectacle is to be one of the most elaborate ever staged in the south and probably s06 persons will appear in the cast for the pageant. The people of Tus- caloosa have already raised S10000 for the affair. which will give some idea of how we feel about it.
 You people in Birmingham who have been raising money for the reunion can appreciate what it means for Tuscaloosa to raise Slo,O00 for three-day celebrations Then, in addition, we are working the celebration in connection with the uni- versity commencement, home coming. and a number of reunions, and the fund which the university has for commencement has been added to the sl00oo raised by the people of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
TODAy'S EVENTS

Alabama Educational association convention: a. m., Progressive Leg islation" at High school; afternoon, departmental meeting at High school; $ p. m., 'Illiteracy III Alabama-Let's Remove It. at Jefferson theatre; D. m, Peabody almuni banquet at Tut Wiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
COMMISSIONERS REPLY

The above was the message conveyed to the commission by the directors of the Chamber of Commerce. In turn, the commissioners replied that they had acted together in all important reforms pro- mulgated; that the Chamber of Com merce directors had forgotten to mention anything about municipal ownership. of public utilities: that the Chamber of Com ing of the First avenue viaduct that the policy of doing one thing at a time was obsolete and,' moreover, that the pa triotism of the directors of the civic chamber would be tested in the next few months, when millions in bond issues for the construction of public worIse would be submitted to the voters. The answer of the commissioners was delivered by each one of them in person with the ex- ception of James Truss, who assented silently to what his colleagues stated.
 Following is in brief what each speaker said on the question of What is the mat ter with Birmingham"
 Commissioner Ward: "I welcome you gentlemen and, realizing that you are a busy lot of citizens, we will immediately plunge into the causes that led to this meeting. Birmingham is fairly pros- It could be worse. We recognize the Chamber of Commerce as a progressive body. We call on you today to aid us in outlining policy that will assure the growth and prosperity of Birmingham. That is the only end in view I will now call on President Bush of the civic cham Der for his ideas'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
STARTS OFF MILDLY

The meeting opened promptly at 31o o clock. It started off very mildly, with an introductory statement by President Ward, who was followed by President Bush of the Chamber of Comm cree, who urged more cooperation and action. Pres ident Crawford of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company then spoke briefly on the Warrior river project and was followed by brief colloquy between Mr. Donnelly and Commissioner Wealth. erly.
 As the meeting seemed not 10 be get ting anywhere in particular. Commission CT Ward interrupted to state that he would ask each around the room to speak on what he thought was the matter with the city. He started by calling on Rob- ert Jemison, Jr., and then the interest chamber had something terse and to the point which was in the general trend that a spirit of unrest and dissatisfac- tion existed in Birmingham; that many people would gladly get up and move away if they could sell out their proper ties; that the commission was trying to do too many things at one time; that it aired it's undigested opinions too often in the press. and particularly that the commission should act unanimously on one policy and follow that to the end; that the commission should have a leader and that this leader should be-George
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
What Is the Matter With
 Birmingham Is Cues tion They Try to Answer
DOZENS OF THINGS ARE SUGGESTED BY
 VARIOUS SPEAKERS
Some of City's Best Known
 Men Join In Effort to Get More Harmonious Action
Who won the joint debate.

Who won the joint debate.
 This is the question that resulted from the joint conference of the di- rectors of the Chamber of Commerce and the city commission yesterday afternoon in the office of President George E. Ward at the city hall.
 The meeting was very harmonious At various times the talk became some what heated, but under the diplomatic guidance of President Ward matters were smoothed over and nearly every source of irritation in Birmingham was touched on by the speakers, who represented a gathering of the constructive leaders of the city with the representa- of the people-the city commission.
 Among the visitors present were: George Gordon Crawford, Frank Rushton, Jr., Robert Jemson, Jr., James H. Finder, |. F. Young, Morris w. Bush. J. $. Pe- year. James w. Donnelly w. E. Pe- gram. J. D. Moore, w. G. Estes, J. B. Gibson, R. D. Burnett R. A. Brown, Frank P Glass and w C. Radcliffe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
BUSH IS HEARD

Mir. Bush said: ''The lack of cooper ation is holding back Birmingham. We have plenty of verbal cooperation but no action and as the Good Book says Faith without works is death, thus it is with Birmingham if we do not get together our neighboring cities will leave us be- hind. The commission should agree on a policy before airing it in the press. The present criticism of the street is that there is too much talking and not erough action
 MT. Donnelly: we came here to listen to the wisdom of the commissioners
 He was interrupted by Commissioner Weatherly who stated that he would well come any plans for the welfare of Br- mirgham. He stated that every director of the Chamber of Commerce was as familiar with the financial status of the city as the commi ssionerS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-07
GORDON CRAWFORD SPEAKS

George Gordon Crawford: "I am glad to be of any service. Now, on the sub- ject of the Warrior river: We are ship ping about 5000 tons of coal over the Ehsey Southern to Locust Fork near Maxine on the Warrior, where the coal is loaded on boats for shipment to New Orleans. If some municipal docks were constructed at Locust Fork it would greatly enhance the possibilities of that place as shipping point. There are at the present time some engineers making study of traffic for the city of Mo- bile. These engineers could be engaged for similar service for Birmingham at moderate cost and I would advise that they be retained"
 An interesting exchange of views fol- lowed between MT. Donnelly, MT. Craw- ford and Commissioner Weatherly on various phases of the Warrior river prof. ect and Mir. Weatherly stated that it was traditional with all river transporta- tion companies that sooner or later they affiliated with the competing railroads. TOO MANY UNDIGESTED IDEAS
 Robert Jemison. Jr. "Stop exploiting in the newspapers so many undigested ideas You are confusing the public. Get together in your meetings and when you have agreed on something bring it out. But at the present time 1t appears to the
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-08
watch Party.

,dr. and Mrs J. T. Riley, whose
home is at the city water works sta
tioN gave very enjoyable watch
party in honor Of their daughter, Miss
Catherine Riley. The evening was
happily spent with music being a fea-
ture, and at late hour dainty refresh
ments were serced. Those present
were; Mr. and Mrs. Whitson, Mr. and
Mrs. Graham; Misses Vickie Venable.
Marguerite Early, Rubie Goodall. Mary
Whitson. Imogene Nail, Lille Venable.
Mable Early Mosely of Durant;
Messrs Grant, Finch, w. Whitson
Uhl Venable, Wesley Venable. Celso
Cerrato, George Willis. Raymond Col
Inns, Sanford Lettle, Duke Armstrong;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Venable jr., Mrs.
Venable.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-08
Or. and Mrs. Foster Entertain.

Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Foster enter
tanned few friends informally last
Friday night, playing rook at two
tables. A number Of pleasing grand
opera numbers were given on the Vic
trola throughout the evening.
At the conclusion of the games Mrs.
g. B. Howard gave a couple of charm
ing vocal selections. Mrs. Howard is
the wife Of Professor Howard of the
manual training department of the
Chickasha high school and possesses
a remarkably sweet contralto voice.
At midnight a delectable supper
was served by the host and hostess to
Mr.. and Mrs Gadd, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard, Mrs. H. A. Cranwell and Miss
Marion Foster.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-08
woman's Mission Society.

The Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Methodist church met at the par
sonage Thursday afternoon at
o'clock Plans for the years work
we're discussed. The following Off.
GERS will serve the society this year
President, Mrs. l.. A. Sanders; first
vice-president, Mrs. A. Schuler; sec
end yice-president, Mrs. Old; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. Gilkey; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Washburn
treasurer secretary, Mrs. C. r. Kim
bro; superintendent of social service;
Mrs. II H. Dubose; superintendent OF
supplies, Mrs. c. Schlotterbeck; local
work, Mrs S. o. Edwards; superin-
tendent of publicity and bible study,
Mrs. t. j. King.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-08
c. W. 8. NJ.


There was a good attendance at the
meeting of the c. W. B. NJ. Monday
at which Mrs. H. L. Grigsby was hos
tess in the parlors of the Christian
church. A number OF out-of-town yisi
tors were among those present. Mrs
c. S. Foster led the lesson on a review
OF the work in India and good papers
were read by Mrs. Cranwell on THE
Kings Highway in India, and by Mrs.
Rit on "Home Missions in Action.
Some vocal and instrumental music
was enjoyed and during the social
hour the visiting members were
greeted and made to feel at home and
Mrs. Grigsby served dainty refresh
ments She was assisted by Misses
Ada Hudgins, Josephine Poole and
Lula Lee.