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The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
NAVAL AUTHORITIES
SEARCHING FOR MEN.

Pensacola, Fla, March 28.-Naval
authorities here today entered upon
the 9Th day of their so far unre-
warded search for some trace of the
naval balloon which has been miss
ing with FIVE men since Tuesday.
Although still holding to the be-
lief that the five men have been pick
ed up by some fishing vessel, the navy
department is continuing a search
for the balloon.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
DISMISS APPEALS FOR
WAGE INCREASE.

Chicago, March 2S.-The u.
S. labor board today dismissed
appeals for increase i'm wages
filed with it last fall by rail-
way unions on 81 short lines
throughout the country.
Short lines which accepted
for their men six hundred mill
lion dollars of wage award Of
last July will not be privileged
to get back to the old scale.
"This decision shall not be
considered as affecting rail-
way wage agreement now i'm
effect" the boa5d stated.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28

Washington, March 2S.-Hubert
Work, president American medical
association and Republican commit
teaman from Col, was given a re-
cess appointment as first assistant
post master general.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
SUPREME COURT REVIEWS
DECISION OF N. Y. COURT.

Washington, M1rch 2S-
The Supreme Court today
agreed to review the decision
of the New York Court hold
ing that dividends applied by
credit i'm partial payment Of
stipulated premiums did net
constitute income and also
decline i'm market value Of
securities okned by tax pay
ers constituted depreciation"
The decision in the lower
court was made I'm favor of
New York Life Insurance COM
pany in a suit filed against the
collector OF inter1al revenue
for the End. N York dis
trict.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
ENCOURAGE MARRIAGE
IN TURKEY

Constantinople, March 2S.-Alarm
ed at the growing depopulation of
Turkey the Turkish Nationalist par
Lament is considering a hill COM
pelling all men aged 25 or more to
marry unless prevented by health
reasons.
Bachelors over that age will be
heavily taxed while married men
will be given a reduction in taxes.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
MARKETS
COTTON.


New York, MAJ IN 2s.-Cotton
traders consider tle over holiday
news disappointings ielative to Euro
pean situation but favorable as to
Manchester news. There was consid-
erabIe Southern and Liverpool sell
ing.
New York, March 2S.-The cotton
market opened stesdy. May 1890,
July 1910, Oct. 1922, Dec. 1855,
Jan 1852.
The market at noon was as fol-
lows: January 1878, May 12.43, Ju-
ly 1890, October 1la.s9. December
1870.
The market closed at p. m. as
follows: Jan. 1885, May 1852, July
1901, Oct. 13.4S, Dec. 1875.
Spots Wilson market 10c.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
MRS. SAM. WARD is SICK

Mrs. Sam Ward was taken to a
local hospital this morning and will
undergo an operation.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
STOCKS.

New York, March 2e.-The strong
er position of the Federal Reserve
Bank and clearing hAPuse situation
failed to exert any appfeciable diner
ence on prices at the Opening OF the
mar ket today. The short interest con-
tinued to depress yalueHs. Sears Roe
buck and Industrial kAlcohol soon
lost P points. American Asmelting and
General Asphalt were slSreatly lower.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28
PLANNING TO
REHABHITATE AUSTRIA

Paris, March Decentralization of
a plan by which the allies would
renew pledges given them by the
Australians in the treaty of st.
Germaine was given in the finance
committee of League of Nations
1t was urged that Austria may be-
able to borrow money upon these
pledges in order to buy raw material
and set her factories to work.
1t is declared that by this means
a plan may be devised by which Aus
tria may regain her financial footfnsA
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28

THE WILSON Dnx TIMES. AN
ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT
GETS DIRECT RESULTS FOR IT'S
USERS, FOREIGN AND LOCAL
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1921-03-28

THE TWO EDITIONS OF TEE
WILSON DAILY TIMES COVERS
EVERY SECTION OF EASTERN
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

The bulk of the elegant furniture and furnishings which have all the while made the lounge of the associa- tion so popular with the members and their visiting friends was yes terday purchased by the association from the Jefferson County building mana cement and will today be re- moved to the mezzanine floor of the Hillman hotel which will provide ample space for the new lounge of the organization.
 Directly adjoining the new lounge on the mezzanine floor will be To- cated the new business offices of the Civic Association and the Hillman ballroom will be the auditorium. Ar engagements have also been made with the Hillman cafe for luncheon serv- ice in aid of the forums. directors and other group meetings of the associa- tion and various affiliated bodies
 We are assuring our members that our new quarters will be about as well and as beautifully appointed as were the old" said Secretary Mana : ger Charles L. Harold yesterday. We are carrying over to the new home about 45 pieces of the selected lounge furniture originally owned by the Newspaper club. This will supple ment the handsome furniture already
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
TRAINING SCHOOL
 WILL CLOSE TODAY
Record Attendance at Sunday School Training Class at
 Baptist Church

The final session of the city-wide training school conducted by the Bap- lists of Birmingham will.be held this evening at the First Baptist church on sixth avenue and Twenty street.
 All persons who have been attend ing the school will stand examinations on the books studied during the week. Large crowds are attending the ses- sions and much interest is being man ifested in the studies. The school which is an annual affair, was planned by Prof. T. J. York, Sunday school secretary of the Birmingham Baptist association. All previous rec ords have been broken, with an en- rollment of 300 coming from the lead ing Baptist churches of the district, he stated.
 A feature of each evenings pro gramme is the address by Dr. J. w. Porter, pastor of the First Baptist church of Lexington, Ky. His sub ject last night was Personal Evan gelism.v He is an expert on this line, it is stated. as more than l2,O00 per sons having joined the church under his ministry.
 The faculty is made up of the best teachers available, among them being pr. J. E. Dillard, pastor of the South side Baptist church; pr, Chapman professor of religious education al Howard college, and Dr. N. R. Baker county superintendent of education.
 The classes assemble each afternoon at 5:15 o'clock for training in depart mental work under these leaders, ant there is also round table" discus sion for pastors at the same hour which is under the direction Of pr. J R. Hobbs, pastor of the First Baptis' l church. ~.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

The alumni of the University of Alabama residing in and around Bir- mingham will have their first oppor :. tunity today of hearing Dr. P. P. Claxton, provost of the university, when he speaks at the monthly luncheon of the Birmingham chap ter of the alumni at the Tutwiler ballroom at 12:30 o'clock.
 Dr. Claxton is one of the most noted educators of the country, hay ing been for number of years commissioner of education of the United States. In this position, as head of the educational work of the government pr. Claxton assumed an important place in all educational affairs and upon his recent retire. ment from that position, his sery- ices were in great demand by a number of the leading institutions of the country.
 Dr. Claxton will speak on a sub ject of great interest to the alumni of the university and it is antici- pated that a larger crowd than usual will attend to hear him. There will be several other interesting features in connection with the meeting to- morrow and the athletics committee will make report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

Zamora temple, Nobles of the Mys- tic Shrine, will leave this morning over the Louisville and Nashville railroad to take part in the cere- monies to be held at Gadsden. The train will leave Birmingham at s:lo o'clock this morning. arriving al Gadsden at 10:30 o'clock.
 The official divan, headed by John B. Bethea, illustrious potentate, and the degree team of zamora, will at tend the ceremonial.
 Elaborate plans have been made by the Gadsden Shrine club for the entertaining of the Shriners from Birmingham, Talladega and all towns north of Birmingham. These plans include the usual business sessions and ceremonials, a barbecue, concerts and dances Trains have been char tered to leave Birmingham, Talla- dega and Anniston in time to arrive at Gadsden for the ceremonies De- ginning at 11:30 o'clock.
 Arrangements have been made to return the Shriners to their various cities by train leaving Gadsden at s:15 o'clock this evening. large assemblage is expected to attend the ceremonies and arrangements have been made accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
 JORDAN PARK CLUB TO STAGE MINSTREL AT CONCORDIA HALL

The Jordan Park Athletic club will stage a minstrel at Concordia hall Avenue and Tenth street, south, beginning at S:30 o'clock tonight.
 The personnel of the minstrel con sists entirely of male characters and the boys have been very busy lately rehearsing the programme. Several up-to-date. snappy jokes, popular songs and recitations will be fea- tured. The production is under the direction of Mrs. Lonnie Fancher. The following will take. part: Rob ert Tooie. W. s. Miller. Syl Daly, Frank Glazier, Paul T. Price, Jesse Peterson. Barney Toner, Walter Daw- son, James Keenan and z. T. Hutto. John Harrington, Jr., will act in the role of interlocutor.
 The Jordan Park trio, consisting of Messrs. Keenan, Daily and Peter son, will be one of the stellar attrac- tions. The minstrel will be followed by a dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
ABATEMENT
 VINCENT CASE FILED BY COMPANY
Jurisdiction of Circuit Court ASSailed In Answer to Pe- tition Seeking to Restrain
 Collection of Fare

Declaring that the circuit court has no Jurisdiction over the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com psny, which is in bankruptcy, and is being operated under the supervision of the United States court, a plea in abatement was filed in the chancery division of the circuit court yester- day.
 This action was taken by attor- neys for the respondent company as result of the petition filed by the city of Birmingham several weeks ago seeking to restrain the company from collecting an Scent fare and transfer charge.
 The respondent company claims that the circuit court cannot rightly take Jurisdiction of this cause or consider and determine the matter alleged in the bill of complaint be- cause heretofore the district court of the United States for the south ern division of the northern district of Alabama now has exclusive jur- isdiction of the matter.
 1t is pointed out that the American Cities company filed a petition In the federal court January 2S, 1919, ask ing that a receiver be appointed for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. According to the petition Lee C. Bradley was appoint ed receiver and January 24, after making a S25.o00 bond, took charge of the company's properties, rights and franchises of every kind, char acter and description.
 Under the terms of the order Of Judge W. ]. Grubb of the United States court the respondent com pany, according to the plea, was and has been continuously from that date and is now restrained from inter fering in any way whatsoever with the management, control or operation by Lee c. Bradley of the properties. rights and franchises of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany.
 In concluding it's plea or abate- ment the respondent company prays to be dismissed with reasonable costs in this behalf sustained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Hess Speaks on Coal
 and Iron Deposits
 Before Echange Club

Rush NJ. Hess and Luther D. Liles of Anniston were the principal speak CTS at the weekly luncheon of the Ex- change club yesterday at the Tutwiler hotel.
 MT. Hess in four minute talk de- scribed the way in which the coal, iron and limestone deposits were formed in the Birmingham district. MT. Lilies discussed the recent state convention of Exchange clubs.
 Members of the club were given blanks upon which to fill in the names of former citizens of the city who are to be invited to the semi-cen- tennial celebration and also cards to fill in the names of Alabama men who have become disting guished.
 In the absence of Dr. Oscar de Wolfe Randolph, president of the club. who is attending the national convention at Grand Rapids, Mich William T. Warren presided at the luncheon yesterday. In addition to Dr. Randolph. Ralph Lange of the local club, who is third vice president of the national organization, is at tending the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
ACCIDENTAL DEATH,
 VERDICT OF CORONER

Accidental death was the verdict of Coroner J. D. Russunt following an investigation into the death ot w R. Williams of Mount Pinson, who died as result of burns sus- tained several days ago when fire from gasoline with which he was cleaning road machinery caught his clothing.
 county and was burning grease from the road machinery with gasoline. ac- cording to witnesses, and while he was standing near the machinery watching the fire his clothing caught, enveloping him in flames. He was rushed to the Hiliman hospital. but was so badly burned that he died a short time later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
WAGON MINE MEN
Will Meet Tonight to Perfect Per-
 manent Organization

Wagon mine coal operators of Bir- mingham and the immediate vicinity will meet tonight at o'clock at the Denegre Car and Truck company off, flee, corner of Avenue F and Twen- tieth street. south, to complete their organization and elect the officers.
 At meeting held last Friday night the wagon mine coal opera tors elected as temporary officers: J. P. Shaddick. temporary chairman, and w. c. Moran, temporary secre- tary. The object of the organization will be to familiarize the public with the reasons that will enable the wagon mines to sell coal at a low figure and to protect the public against short weight and over charges. They will have their own scales and will maintain offices in the city the location of which has rot. been determined as yet. Approx imately 800 tons of coal has been sent into Birmingham daily from the wagon mines according to w. C. Mo- ran, secretary of the organization. This amount is expected to be doubled in the next so days he said.
 All men interested in the wagon mines are invited to attend the meeting tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
COUNTY DIVISION
 HEALTH DEPARTMENT I

Quarters in the city hall were oc- cupied yesterday by the county dl- vision of the health department, 70 employees changing their quarters from the Jefferson County Bank building to the space formerly oc- cupied on the third floor by the ire department. Quarters of the hre- men on the second floor will be oc- cupied by city and county divisions of the health department.
 Moving of the county health or fees means a consolidation of effort with all records in the same ofice and -close contact established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
EUents of Today
 In Birmingham,
s3O,441.46s.o7
ADJUSTMENTS

Jefferson Theatre-"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.o Loew's Bijou-Vaudevilic and pie lures.
 Majcstic-Maddocks- Players, "Turr to the Right.",
 Strand---"The Affairs of AnatoI.' Cecil DeMiIIe production.
 Trfanon-"The Child Thou Gsvest Me-,
 AIcazar--"We+ lOId.o
 Riaito-Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid" and "Habit.r
 GaIax--David Powell in "Danger- Ous IIies.v
 Royal-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon--SerIaI drama and news. Princess-Serial drama and news. West Lakc-Dancing and bathing. East Lake-Bathing and amuse- ments.
 EdgewoOd-Dancing and bathing. Miles School of Dancing-Dancing g from tU IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

Plans for the local celebration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of the Domestic and For eign Missionary society of the Eps- copal church, will include an elab- crate pageant displaying the organi- zation and growth of missionary work throughout the world, according to Mrs. Joseph T. Ware, general chairman of the pageant committee
 Working with Mrs. Ware in this connection are Mrs. c. B. Glenn, chair man of the Church of the Advent committee, Mrs. F. B. Clements, chair man of the committee from St. Marys church, Mrs. E. J. Lee Rust of st. Andrews church and Mrs. H. B. Whiteside of the East Lake mission and Grace church, Woodlawn.
 Those plans constitute an observ- ance of the centennial in every parish and mission of the church, eliminating in a service of thanks giving on Sunday, November 6, with centennial sermon.
 The pageant to be used in DOT traylng the work of the missionary societies was written by William C.. Langdon, who is said to be espe- cialiy equipped for this work because of his success in the past In the writing and producing of pageants. To his credit has been attributed the pageant at Cape Cod in 1913, which caused considerable favorable com ment in the press, and also the lib- retto for the opera, Judith the music of which was written by G. w. Chadwick. Mir. Langdon spent most of his time in writing the pageant at the Church Missions House in New York.
 Character of Pageant
 The pageant has been entitleo, "The Mission of the Church" and Will be joint celebration for the centen- nial of the missionary organization or the church and the semi-centennial or the women,s auxiliary. It is reiig- ious service, constructed according 10 the laws of lyric drama suitable Tor presentation in the church, and VIII be presented in the Church of the Advent on Tuesday evening, Novem- Der 1, at 8 o'clock. ,
 The three elements In churcn lile represented by the altar. the lecterh and the pulpit will dominate the thought and action of the pageant. Slight. if any, encouragement Of the church is thought to be necessary unless it be the removing or the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
NEGRO ACQUITTED ON
 CHARGE OF WIFE KILLING

convicted yesterday of the charge of grand larceny before Judge Fl. P. Heflin in the criminal division of the circuit court. was sentenced to from one year and one day to two years Clement Mitchell. negro, convicted of burglary. was sentenced to from four to six years by Judge Heflin.
 A verdict of not guilty was re- turned in Judge William E. Forts division of the criminal court in the case of George Jackson, negro, charged with murder in the first de- gree. The man is alleged to have killed his wife sever al months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

in the Hillman hotel lounge on the mezzanine floor. There will be the same reading table, facilities for chess, writing, conferences, and meet ings as of old.
 The attractiveness of the new quarters is probably proven by the fact that the American Legion, the American Institute of Banking, the Engineers association, the Retail Grocers and Butchers who have here tofore shared our quarters in the old lccaton will re-establish their head quarters in our new location. We are always ready to help all con- structiye organizations and are, of course. happy to carry with us these other bodies with whom we have been so long associated.
 Our first meeting in the new quar- ters will probably be the Civic for urn of our members Monday at the usual hour in the private dining room of the Hillman. Not day will be lost in the removal of quarters and business will be as good as usual. l do not know how we could be much buster about Birmingham than we are, but if we can we always want to know how. We want to stand on our record as free. independent body, working for the advancement of the entire community"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
Municipal Ballots
 Listed Alphabetically

Ballots for the municipal election on October 10 will be prepared as provided by law. with each candi- date for president of the commits sion listed alphabetically at the top of the ballot and each candidate for associate commissioner being listed pabetically further down on the ballot. Scudder Ryall secretary Of the election commission. stated yes terday afternoon.
 All candidates who filed de,lara- tions with the probate judge have been qualified to the election com mission. Their names will go on the ballot. accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
GRAHAM CASE WILL
 BE HEARD TODAY

Proceedings brought by k. J. Ora ham to obtain the custody of his io- ar-old daughter, Bertha Graham will be heard in the chancery divis- ion of the circuit court today before Judge Hugh A. Locke. The case was scheduled to be taken up several days ago but was postponed at the instance of the defendant.
 On a former hearing of the peti- tion the court warded the custody of the girl to her uncle, J. II. Graham and his wife. Since that time the father filed petition for rehear- ing stating that additional informa- ion had been obtained and 1t was granted. It was alleged in the pe- tition that the uncle and his wire are not the proper persons to have the custody of the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
SEEKS TO CONDEMN
 SEIZED AUTOMOBILE

Proceedings seeking to condemn an automobile were instituted in the chancery division of the circuit court yesterday by Solicitor Joseph R. Tate. According to the allegations of the petition the car was seized September 19 by Deputy Virgil San defer when it is alleged it was be- ing used by J. I. Cook to transport liquor in violation of the prohibition laws of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
ASK SPECIAL RATES
 FOR AUBURN GAME

Special railroad rates from Auburn to Birmingham and return for the football game between Alabama Poly technic institute and Centre college on November 12 have been asked of the various railroads by c. F. Jones, secretary oS the Birmingham traffic bureau. Three dollars is the rate asked. One thousand students are expected to attend if the excursion is put on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30
ALLEGED LOSS OF
 TRADE CAUSE OF SUIT

Suit for s25.O00 was filed in the circuit court yesterday by D. L. Johnson against Mrs. Lonnie Munger for alleged loss of trade. According to the complaint, Mrs. Mungar ran her automobile through the front or his drug store at 1900 Sixth avenue, south, several months ago and rem dered an overhanging balcony unsafe. He alleges that his. customers became afraid to enter tho store in order to patronize him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-30

Carpenters and workers are still rounding up the work of getting the buildings in order, erecting extra stands and booths and improving the other structures of the grounds, and arrangements are now under way for preparing every part of the grounds for installing equipment during the closing days of the week and Sunday, when the bulk of exhibits are eX- pected.
 Secretary Dent yesterday an- nounced the receipt of several car loads of agricultural exhibits, These exhibits are from all sections of Alabama and many other states of the country. Judging from the great number already on hand. the agricul- tural department of the fair this year will exceed even the most enthusias- tic hopes of the management. and fairgoers will be given the oppor- tunity to inspect some of the finest specimens of crops and agricultural products.
 Live stocks Exhibits
 Also there have been constant stream of other exhibits yesterday and recent days. A number of full carloads of live stock arrived early yesterday morning and were distrib uted and made ready for opening of the live stock department. This stock is principally from points in Alabama, while number of shipments are ex- pected from other states during the latter part of the week. More than a train load of thoroughbred stock will come from Memphis, following the completion of the Tri-State fair, now in progress there.
 Fair officials have made every arr rangement looking to the comfort and conVenien ence of patrons this year.