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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
MARY BLACKBURN
 ID REMAIN AWAY
Will Not Be Required at Hear ing In Court September
 Twenty six

Mary Blackburn, the 15-year-old daughter of Mrs. Monnie Moore. will nbei allowed to remain in California Gduring the second trial for her GUS tody. unless the judge who will hear the case desires her. presence in court Judge Dan A. Greene made an order to this effect yesterday in the chancery division of the circuit court. The deere was handed down on $ petition filed several days ago by Mrs. Moore, asking the court to allow the child to remain in Cali fornia in order that she might at tend school which began there Sep tember 5.
 The second fight between Mrs Moore and John w. Blackburn, the grandfather of the girl, will be start ed in the circuit court September 26.
 In a former decree on petition of attorneys for MT Blackburn that Mary be produced here September To and turned over to her grandparents pending the outcome of the case TOT her custody, Judge Green ordered that the girl be brought to Fayette Sep tember 15 and left with Mir. and Mrs. Blackburn until September 26,
 Following the petition of Mrs. Moore that she be not required 10 bring the child to Alabama and take her out of school, as she would De forced to do if she complied with the torder of the court Judge Greene rem Hiered a decree yesterday in which Mary will not be returned to Ala bama unless her attendance is desireo here during the second trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
OPT|M|ST'S CLUB |S| RAPIDLY ORGANIZED.
Temporary Officers Chosen. Formal Organization
 Within Two Weeks

The Optimist club is well on it's feet. The desired quota has been obtained and preparations are under way for the formal installation, which will take place in two weeks.
 The international Optimist club is not new organization. It was formed several years ago and has units in the west and north.
 It's object is to promote good fell lowship among members, create a better business spirit and engender a more optimistic sentiment in the various vocations of life.
 Temporary officers have been elect ed and ar. as follows: Dr. Sterling J. Foster, president; Hampton Smith, vice president; H. L. Parish, secre- tary; J. M. P. Otis. assistant secre- tary.
 Board of governors consists of Louis Saks, M P. Messer, Hampton Smith.
 Following are among the charter members: H. l. Parish, classified ad- l.. B. Van Keuren, mechan- ical engineer: Dr. M. F. Stiles, physl- clan; Dr. Sterling J.. Foster, life m surance; M. P. Messer, real estate; J. M P. Otts, suburban development; w. G. Patterson, cigars; Hampton 5. Smith, lumber; Arthur Phillips, re- tail department stores; w. $. Leedy, Jr., fire insurance; Louis Saks, ladies ready to- wear; Lawrence Saks, mems furnishings: Ralph c. Blach, mems clothing; B. o. Whilden, architect; Dr.. Chalmers H. Moore, surgeon; Dr. M M Nolan. medicine; R. J. Mcclure, lawyer; John J. Grimes, explosives; B. R. Smith, wholesale coal, and Frank Stevens, tires.
 The new club is to meet Tuesdays at the Southern club, and will have a luncheon as other clubs are doing. It is taking hold fast with many new members enrolled since the char ter list was made up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
FALL|NG MARKET
 RELEASES COTTON
Much More Sold When Drop Came Than During
 Price Advance

The break in the cotton market all over the country yesterday shortly before closing time, after sensation al rises in the morning. had ten dency to bring spot cotton, which has been held since last year, out upon the local market according to cotton buyers here.
 More cotton was sold on the local market yesterday than has been dur ing the sensational rises during the past ten days. Following the old rule a number of people, fearing further decrease in price, sold on falling market.
 Some people who had been consist ently holding for 20c a pound sold yesterday morning when the local spot quotation passed than amount. Others who had been holding for 15c are now said to be holding with the same determination for 25c. Very little cotton will be gathered in Jefferson county this fall. Some estimated that the crop will not ex- ceed 500 bales, and for that reason local farmers are not taking the same interest In cotton prices as those of south Alabama who are de- pendent upon it as their almost sole money crop.
 Local cotton men were not inclined to give their oponions as to what the market will do later this week. Fol lowing the sensations of yesterday. no one seemed certain what the mar ket will do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
MEND ROUGH SPOTS. BEE LINE HIGHWAY.
Road to Florida From North Through Birmingham
 In Good Condition

"The Bee Line highway from Nashville to Florida via Birmingham will be in good shape for the late fall and winter travel" said James P. Dobbins, secretary of the DirmihG- ham Automobile club.
 Charles G. Davis president of the club, and myself have just returned from Blount county. where they are working on bad spots in the road, and we found them making excellent progress. These gaps were those pointed out by the Florida Automo- bile club several months ago, and the fixing of which was made con- dition to designating the Dec Line highway as the official route to Flor ida. Now that the bad spots are be- ing removed. there is nothing in the way of northern tourists coming through Birmingham on their way to Florida this fall and winter. As there are several hundred thousand of them, this means a lot.
 we are today placing a sidewalk marker for the Bee Line highway in front of the Tutwiler. Other markers are being placed from Birmingham to the Jefferson county line by way of Warrior. We are not yet marking the distances, because they have not been officially ascertained.
 ''The distance designat tions for the Bankhead highway in front of the Tutwiler will be removed until we get a better line on the real distances from Atlanta and Memphis. We feel sure that the two sets of distances already placed on this marker are erroneous. We are not going to place another until we are sure we are right.
 The Bee Line highway is a big thing for us. and l believe we are going to realize handsomely on it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
DO YOU REMEMBER?

cloth?
 When Bill" (w. J) Love was the official hangman. and had a door mat made of the ropes used by him in sending indicators into eternity?
 When they had a girls school at Lakeview where the Country club now is, and the school burned town? Capt. J. B. Robbins rescued several of the girls, but one ran back to get her engagement ring and was burned to death.
 When Avondale had an opera house run by Mir. Schultz?
 R. F. J.
 When Maj. John w. Johnston built the Georgia Pacific railroad between Birmingham and Atlanta? When, in securing telephone connections, you turned crank, a bell rang and you said: Please connect number so and so with number so and so"?
 When Col A. c. Oxford had photograph establishment where the old Jefferson County Bank building stands?
 When Birmingham had soap factory? w. N. Malone can tell all about 1t.
 When Gus Bunker had a beer parlor where the Protective Life building now is and a German band gave concerts at night?
 When Dick" Gambill and Steve Wiggins walked on hotel copings and scale dizzy heights looking for the knights of the green
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
COTTON BEING SENT
 TO MOBILE BY BARGE

Cotton has begun moving down the Warrior river on barges.
 The Warrant Warehouse company has shipped about 100 bales of cot ton to Mobile by barge This cot ton was for export in the usual way and is the first cotton to move down the river since that which was going to Jugo-Slavia under the mill toll system.
 There is a savin gof 60 to 70 cents per bale over the rail rate to Mo bile.
 It was stated at the Warrant war house yesterday that the spectacular rise in cotton on Tuesday had made the buyers hold off from the market yesterday, and that offerings by the Warrant warehouse of old cotton held for customers who had it stored there were not accepted The buyers would not buy.
 The Warrant warehouse is receiv- ing 800 bales per week, which is more than usual, the season being early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
DIR. DICKINSON TALKS ON BAPTISM AT B. Y. P. U. TRAINING SCHOOL

Continued interest is being mani- rested in the training school of the Baptist Young Peoples Union now in session at the First Baptist church, and each evening large number of the members of the various Birming- ham unions have attended the ses- sions of the school.
 The principal address last night was delivered by Dr. A. J. Dickin- son, who spoke upon the subject, "rhe True Meaning of Baptism"
 pr. Dickinson said that the mean ing of Baptism is faith Jesus and a call from God. He said that Bap- tism is something a Christian looks back to as a help in living better life, because having been killed and buried to a life of sin he cannot con tinue in it, but has been raised to a new life in Jesus and must live the resurrected life
 Tonight the principal address will be, delivered by Dr. W ". Stout. a returned missionary from China, who will speak at S:15 o'clock. The pub lie has been invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
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Lyric--keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijeu-Vaudcville, picture drama and news.
 Strand--tsloria Swanson in, "Thc Great Moment"
 TrIanon--ConStance TaImadge In "Weddng Bells"
 AicaAar--Thomas H. Incc's "Mothcr O Minc.o GaIax-william s. Hart, in "Thc yyyhistIe." Rialto--tTom Mix, In "The RidiE' lRomco." Royal-Feature drama, comedy anl news.
 'Princess-ScrlaI drama and com cdy.
 OdeOn--Serial drama and comedy
 EdgcwoOd Pnrk-Dancing, swim ming and cafe.
 West Lake Park-DancinE, swim ming and cafe.
 East Lake Park--Bathing ant
 Majcstic-"Janc Eyrie," MnddOcks- Parks Players.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
BIRMINGHAM SOUTHERN
 TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 19

Birmingham Southern college ex- poets to have its best year, thus far. in 192122. The new dormitory' is nearly full and the dining hall has been arranged to accommodate about twice as many as it did last year. Several good men have been added to the faculty. The literary societies are planning a big year. The band and glee club. will be under the di- rection of Gordon Erickson and the best year yet is planned for ath- leticS.
 Necessary repairs have been made to all the buildings except the Simpson school. preparatory to Bir- mingham- Southern, which will be completed this week. A new bunga- low is nearing completion just south of the Simpson school which is to be the home of Dr. Guy $. Snavely, the president.
 Prof. J. M. Malone. principal of Simpson school, announced that Sep tember 12 and 13 are the days set for entrance examinations and the matriculation of new students The enrolment this year will be limited L., 160.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
BlCYCLlST INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
 DRIVER SPEEDS AWAY

Knocked off from his bicycle by an automobile containing two unfdenti- fled men on Second avenue between Fifty fourth and Fifty-sixth streets, north, yesterday afternoon at about 4 o'clock. J. H. Knight, of 200 Fifty third street north, sustained painful but not serious. injuries.
 Knight was riding out Second ave- nue when an automobile in which was said to have been two men ap- preached him from the. rear. striking his wheel and knocking him to the pavement. The auto did not stop ac- cording to MT. Knights statement. but continued. on its way out Second avenue. Knfgh twas dazed by the accident and did not learn the license number.
 He was taken to the residence of Dr. J. A. Collins. 205 ifty-second street. north. where his injuries were dressed. He was removed to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08

ol the women IS trying to Vdmp the other woman's "onliest" man.
 Many and various are the vamping methods alleged to have been adopt ed in the effort to secure the atten tion of the dusky Don Juan. rang ing from the administering of love philtres by the medium of food and drink, to "conjure" bags and secret incantations furnished by some hoo doo' doctor of which one or more are to be found in almost every ne- gro community.
 Many will doubtless remember the frontispiece of Life" published in number some years ago, in which small boy was depicted as gazing with rapt attention and undoubted devotion on a small pair of female undergarments hung on clothes line. His feelings and sentiments were expressed in one word, Hers" That one word told the whole story
 Yesterday morning in Judge Abs court there came a case in point, in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
Judge Ab Finds e New
 Angle in Eternal Triangle
ny CHARLES H. MANDY

which pair of teddy bears, hung on clothes line brought about a ma trimonial tangle, which landed the parties involved into court for judi cial settlement.
 The case was that of Annabelle Hammett, charged with disturbing the domestic relations of Lizzie liar ris and her husband. who answered to the name of Nose, alias Eight Rock"
 Judge Alb called the case for trial and directed Lizza, a buxom, middle aged negro woman, to take the stand.
 Now, Lizza," said the judge, T want you without prejudicing your case, to state as briefly al possible the circumstances that caused you to have Annabelle arrested. Tell the truth, the whole truth and noth- ing but the truth"
 Tn course I aint goin toe tell nothin' but de truf, jedge, cause belongs toe de church, an I knows what comes of de untruful."
 The fact that you are church member will not mitigate against you, neither will it be in your favor. Now, get down to facts
 "Yassah. jedge, yistidy l. was cookin' breakfas' for nah husban'. when all at oncst l missed him an when I looked down de alley, dar he was a talkin' toe dat ooman, what calls herself Annabella."
 Did you hear the conversation or any part of it?'
 "Nossah, I did not, but I was con vinced in nah mind dat he warn't sayin' good mornin' toe her"
 What caused you to think other wise."
 q jest natur'ly knowed it. jedge, cause he done been goin' toe her house for de past week and he aint got no business thar that l knows on, but I was convinced in mah mind dat she was tryin' toe put CT spell on him when she hung out on her clos line CT pair of Teddy bears" T can't see any significance in the woman hanging out with her wash the garment that you have named
 But, jedge, l cotched him lookin' at dem; I heard him say them must be her'n an dat jest natur'ly reused nah 'spicians, an when l 'scused him of Annabe1la, he axed me what I was gwine toe do bout hit What did you do about it?" q goes toe Annabella an demon- strated with her, when she ups an tells me she would bust nah kinky head, if I sinuated that she was arter nah husban, so l has her rested"
 Tt occurs to me that you are un- duly suspicious of your husband. It | is not an offense to hang out arti- cles of feminine wearing apparel, even including Teddy bears, what ever they are, and there is not any law to prevent him giving them the once over. The defendant is dis charged. Call the next case.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
CONDEMNATION OF AUTOMOBILES COME
 BEFORE U. s. COURT

The case of the United States against the Kenai Packing company and the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company on the charge Of a breach of contract was continued yesterday by. the federal court.
 The larger portion of yesterday was taken up in the court with con dtmnation cases against automobiles alleged to have been used in the transporting of liquor. A jury yer dict was rendered in favor of Clay Smith, claimant of a car which had been condemned by prohibition au- thorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
HOLDS NEGRO FORP0LICE

covering with revolver a negro boy about 16 years of age, whom sne had found attempting to steal bl- cycle from her cellar. Mrs. J. w. Waters, -141S St Charles street, held the boy until the arrival of the po- lice, whom she had summoned.
 Mrs. Waters, made suspicious py strange sounds in her cellar yester- dav morning, went there armed with 4 revolver, and discovered the boy trying to make away with the bicy- cle. She held him with the revolvSe and called the police. The neSro was taken to the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
FIND STOLEN CAR

A Hupmobile belonging to the Ala bama Power company and said to have been stolen some time last Sep tomber. was discovered yesterday by Detectives DeGroat and Williamson in pine woods near Linger Longer Lodge.
 The car was found in brush covered part of the woods undecern- able from the road. All movable parts of value had been removed. tres. accessories and working parts of the motor were gone
 The same detectives also found car belonging to B. V. Cobb, stolen some time ago. MT. cobb's car was found in the West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
BUILDING PERMITS

Four permits totaling s9.500, were issued yesterday by the city build ing department The Birmingham Cccoa-Cola BottIing company re- ceived permit to a erect s3,000 brick addition to their plant on the corner of Avenue E and Twenty second street.
 The Jaffe Iron and Metal company was given two permits, one to erect an office on the corner of Third ave- nue and Twenty-ei eighth street, to cost $2.000. and another to erect a brick building on the same location to- cost s2,500.
 c. R. Tinsley received permit to erect a $2,000 residence on the cor ner of Sycamore street and Bradley a Vepna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
HEALTH INSTITUTE

Tentative plans for the health in- stitute to be held in Birmingham next January are being arranged by local health officials. Announce ment of the programme will proba- ply be made within the next two weeks.
 Several states will be included in the institute here, and a number of speakers of national importance will appear on the programme. The in- stitute is designed for both doctors and nurses. and nonprofessional cit izens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
FAIR WEATHER

Fair and continued warm is the weather prediction for today made by MT. Horton of the gov ernment bureau.
 The highest point reached yes terday was 93 degrees, which oc- cured about o'clock. The low est recorded was 70 degrees, be- tween and o'clock this morn ing. About one-fifth of an inch yeSterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
PERSONAL

". c. Journey. business and finan- cfai secretary of the Birmingham Young Mems Christian association. has resigned his position here. He left yesterday for Laurel. Miss, wheree he will assume the general secretaryship- He has been with the lecal Young Mems Christian associa- tion for about five years, and his ap- pointment to the position in Laurel is a promotion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
CONVICT FILES SUIT.

Charging that he wass made to stand in water in which there was chemical which poisoned his feet, Afford Braisher filed suit yesterday in the federal court for S1O,O0O against the Montevallo Mining com pany.
 Braisher was convict at the time the injury is alleged to have oc- cured, April 8, 1921, and was leased to the company to work in their yr,iper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08

that are tried be- fore Judge H. B. Abernethy of the county court of misdeme an ors with the eternal triangle as a rule, the bas sis of the cases.
 Among the col ored folks, In nine cases out of ten, the triangle consists of two women and q man, with an al- most invariable charge that one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08

The Age Herald staff and
 associates ..............s 1000 The Birmingham News .... 1.0O0 Erskine Ramsay .......... 1,0Oe G. B. Mccormack ......... 1000 John l.. Raul ............ 1000 Bank of Ensley ..H..... 1000 Birmingham Trust and Saw
 ings company ......... 1000 American Trust and Saw
 ings company ......... 1000 First National bank ...... 1000 Robert Jemison, Jr. ..... 1000 Birmingham Chero-Cola Co. 1000 Birmingham Coca Cola Co. 1000 Buffalo Rock Co. .... 1000 R. D. Burnett Cigar Co. 1000 Pratt Consolidated Coal Co. 1000 George B. Ward ....... 1000 James c. Patterson ...... 1000 Hillhouse Brothers ...... 1000 Sydney J. Bowie ....... 1000 Alabama Power company 1000 Hotel Tutwiler Operating
 Co. .............. 1000 Louis Pizitz ............ 1000 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb 1000 Total s1,000 subscriptions re-
 ported ......., $23.Ooo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
.Sl ,000 Contributors
 to Semi-Centennial

The list of those who have con- tributed s1,000 to the fund for the semi centennial celebration and the entertainment of President Harding during the week October 24-29. as announced by Erskine Ramsay, chairman of the finance committed is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala

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 In vault ..$ so7,o21.12 irlth banks. 3.+.o,ze4.ld Ir. 7o.ooo.OO MlLn edsral
 Reserve DA. 2.09o.75ll2- s,44l.o56.4S
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 Liabilities Capital Stock ............$ l.5oo.ooo.oo SurpIus and profits ...... z,lze,st5'e= kSssrVed taxes lVS,So9.s" Reserved Tor interest AeE'1oo'0V I,,rcula,lon ........,... 1,o1o,UVV.vI Dvluends unpald ........ SV'VVV'VV Luseumers' Is,t.rs ot crsulG 4Jo's04'se Interest collected not earned A.S'e'o'"i Deposits
 lnulv.dua! s22.124.S3o.46 bank I,ile,o4e.Gy U. 40,LsS'li Federal
 Reserve Bk. r,scai ARt. 1s5,ooo.oo 24,os3.772.42
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08
Mrs. Ruth 5. Gussn1anI Repudiates Husband
 Saying He Sold Out
Writes Letter Going Into Details About Her Views. Ayers True Americans Bribed Her Husband to Give Testimony Against Her-Can-
 not Stay Here She Says

Mrs Ruth Stephenson sold her out to her and will live with him
 The following letter addressed left The Age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-08

Matrimonial differences constitute iuite portion of the minor cases
The New York herald., 1921-09-04

william Farnum's latest screen pro-
duction. Perjury" done by William
Fox. continues It's engagement at the
Park Theatre. entering its fourth week
this afternoon.
"Over the TIill' will be shown at the
Riviera.
The New York herald., 1921-09-04

Comeback Not SO Easy Now.
Managers who used r. make n fall
ure, with two or thra a. or perhaps more
failures In succession, were never re-
garded ns objects OF sympathy because
II was known they could always make
their losses back and possibly much more
once they found successful play. In
other words. the old belief used TO he
that n single success wiped out a success
sion Of fiivvers.
But the conditions have changed"
one Of the local managers told the re-
porter OF THE NEW YonK HERALD the
other day. "The margin OF profit Is too
small now for any producer to make UP
his losses as he used to in the past. II
was for that reason that ono OF the most
prosperous Of the big producers the other
day called off play that had already
been announced lie did not feel alto
gcther confident that II would turn out
all right He knew Il would cost lot OF
money. And he knew, moreover. that
Tho chances OF making good on the next
pfsy IN case this one failed, were not
what they used 70 be. SO he decided not
to take the risk.
'It is Just that certainty that the
money cannot be earned now as II used
70 be that Is limiting production all
around. The cost OF production has
f. mounted so high that the margin OF
profit is small There IL not enough
p, chance now TO make up the losses on
the other and less fortunate productions
that there used 10 be-"