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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEACHERS MEET TO
 ORGANIZE CLASS

Teachers, in the Jefferson cohnty schools who want to take the Cni- versity of Alabama extension work are requested to meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Young Mems Christian Association building. pr. James s. Thomas, director of the extensive work of the university, will be in Birmingham that date to or- ganize the class
 Work will be started in courses ap- pealing to the largest number of teachers, according to Prof. F. B. Err win, assistant county superintendent of education. These courses will be directed by university professors, who will make regular trips to this city to meet the classes. Full credit to- ward university degrees will be given fer the completion Of the courses" said Professor Erwin. and any teach CTS lacking some hours or years of having their degree will now have an opportunity of making them up. If they have a degree perhaps they want to take some wor;- which will make them more efficient in their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
FIRST bY-PRODUCT
 SHIPMENT IS MADE
Ammonium Sulphate Shipped From Mobile From Local
 DiStTict to Orient

First known shipment of ammon- ium sulphate, product of Birming- ham by-product coke plants, for ex- port, moved out of port of Mobile on the lsthmian Steamship company's new l0,000-ton vessel. the Chatta- nooEa City, Monday of this week.
 Dissipation is China and Japan. and tlfe amount of ammonium sui- phate is 2l.000 bags The vessel also carried 2,s6S steel plates from the Fairfield mills. The ammonium sul- phate came from the by-product works of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Fairfield . The ammonium sulphate Is used in the manufacture of fertilizers It is produced in every by-product plant in Alabama, but, so far as Is known the shipment to China and Japan via the Chattanooga City is the first export movement of that product from Birmingham, certainly the first one of real size and importance.
 In addition to ammonium sulphate and steel plates from the Fairfield plants. the Chattanooga City took l,713 bales of cotton at Mobile and will put by at New Orleans for 6,000 to 7 1000 more bales of cotton for the Orient.
 The vessel Is carrying three Ala buma products to tEe far east at the same time. the farms and mills be- ihg equally represented in the cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
MANY TESTIFY IN
 JURY VCE PROBE:
Inquiry to Last Several Days, While Hundreds Describe
 Conditions

The Investigation being made by the Jefferson cOunty grand Jury into cnarses of alleged wee cOnuluons m thus cIty wiIl proDao4y consume seY- eral aoditi0nal days TOT the nearing of testimony.
 Although large number of wit nesscs were eAdfuineu yesterday 1t VAS IntimaIed .tnal IL would De neces- sary to summons mAny more Delore the investigation would be com pleted.
 Cnarges of the alleged vice eondi- tions in Birmingham were maae by several candidates for the city com- mission ana members Of the League of Women Voters. Owng to the se- crecy surrounding Investigations of the grand jury 1t was impossible to l9arn the nature of the testimony submitted beIore the county inquisI- torial body. However, Wednesday and yesterday were devoted to the hearing of testimony regarding the alleged vice situation anu from the time the grand Jury convened untiI late hour in the afternoon there wGs a steady stream of witnesses go- ing in and coming out of the grand jury room.
 The regular docket vii, be taken up today by the county jury and 30 cases have been set for investigation with a large number of witnesses summoned to testify regarding them.
 Among the names on the list yes terday were the following; Rev. Oscar Randolph, Earl Ballard, James E. Chappell M II. Murphy. Mrs. Ada smith, Mrs. Mabel Milner, Mary Parker, Lncy Dermond Mabel Moore, Lillie SislSie, Earl Shelton, Nora Franks, Barney James, Raymond Crane, II. c. Propst, Culvln Lee, For est Barker. Fred Bell, A. R. Claburn, W M. Dennis. ". E. Eubanks. 5. J, Miller, and many others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
PAIR TRA|LED ID
 CACHE 0F LOOT.
Two Arrested After Detec- lives Find Stolen Articles
 Hid in Room

Traced to their hiding place, where over s26o worth of stolen articles were found packed in suiteases and ill drawers in their room, Frank Cof- fee and Roy Tallant were appre- .hended by Detectives Brewer and Cartwright yesterday at l171s Twen ty-third street, north
 They were charged with having broken into the Porter Clothing com panys store and the Birmin gham Arms and Cycle company's estab- lishment and stealing approximately $500 worth of clothing, flashlights, razors and Knives
 It is said that they broke into the several stores last Saturday night, obtained the articles and took them to their room on Twenty third street. Detectives Brewer and Cartwright have been on the case since the rob- bery and finally located the stolen goods Tn their room, recovering a majority of the missing articles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
M'LENDON SHOWS BUSINESS RECORD WITH RIM CONCERN
Denies Statements That He Is Lined Up With Any Religious 0rgani-
 zation

Explaining his connection with the Birmingham Quick Change Rim company, concern which became defunct while he was president. by saying that he was connected with the company as mere figurehead official" D. E. McLendon, candidate for president of the city commission, discussed his business record and his relations with labor and religious or ganizations at the railroad crossing in East Birmingham last night.
 MT. McLendon admitted he was signed two notes for s1,1O7.99 each, exhibited by pr. N. A. Barrett, his opponent, in various sections of the city. He said that he had disposed of his holdings in the company and had the contract. He said that the rim proposition which was being de- veloped under the company of which he was head could be made money making project under a man with common sense and business abil- ity."
 T was mere figurehead official, named by 10 or Il men interested with me in the project" declared Mir. McLendon. i've had another man in active, direct charge. l have dis posed of my holdings in this con cern."
 Mir. McLendon asked his hearers If they knew why Dr. Barrett had not mentioned the Birmingham Dental Manufacturing company, another concern In which he was an execu- tive and a member of the board of directors. He said this was a sue cessful concern which had merged with carburetor manufacturing company to strengthen both organi- cations.
 Referring to the religious issue. MT. McLendon told of his fraternal affiliations and denied statements placing him in alliance with any or ganization of religious nature.
 The labor question was then taken up. He told his audience that his house was built with day labor and that man who owed him debt had employed his three brothers to erect the house. He said his house was painted by union labor.
 H. NJ. Abercrombie. attorney, pre- ceded MT. McLendon, speaking for about 15 minutes.
 Mir. Abercrombie employed most of his time ridiculing Dr. Barrett and his injection of the religious issue into the campaign. He declared that pr. Barrett might go to work rolling pills for the rest of his life, making a vulgar reference to his place of employment. He charged inefficient administration of city affairs by Dr. Barrett during his four years at the city nall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
HARDINGS PLAN
 QUEEN RECEPTION
 IN WAITING ROOM
Semi Centennial Committee Plans CIean-Up Campaign ] to Make Terminal Shine
 for First Family"

President and Mrs Warren G. Harding will hold their reception to the e county queens in the main waiting room of the Terminal sta . ton instead of on the special train of the presidential party, it was an nounced yesterday. With this chang , the semi-centennlal assoc ation has launched cleanup campaign for the station.
 The committee wants the interior and exterior of the station cleaned and decorated for the occasion as the first impression the nations chief executive will have of Birmingha m will be gathered when he first ar rives, the committee holds.
 Arrangements have almost been completed for the installation of a sounding board at Woodrow Wilsor park so that 25,0o0 persons may hear t.le Presidents address. Ted Brown ell announced yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
DRAMA LEAGUE ID
 HEAR DR. ROBINSON
Director of Semi Centennial Will Open 0rganiza-
 ti0n'S Season

Dr. Donald Robertson, who will direct the production of the pageant for Birmingham's semi centennial, to be held the week of october 24. will arrive from Chicago Sunday Infor- nation to this effect was carried in telegram received last night by William Owen, the assistant of Mir Robertson, who has been in this city during the past week rehearsing the main cast for the pageant.
 Rehearsals for the monster demon- stration, which will depict the va rious stages in the development and growth of the city. will begin inn mediately.
 pr. Robertson will open the season for the Drama league when he ad dresses the members Tuesday after- noon at o'clock at the Jefferson theatre. He will take as his sub ject, Dramatic Art as Applied to Pageantry," according to Mrs. John R. Hornady, president of the local league, and chairman of the cast committee for the pageant. sydney J. Bowie. general chairman of the semi centennial celebration, will in- troduce the speaker at the meeting Tuesday
 "Dr Robertson is an interesting speaker, and I hope every member will avail themselves of this oppor- tunity of hearing him" said Mrs. Hornady. This will be the first meeting of the season and some of the best artists in the country will appear before the league during the coming season. At this time l hope all members will renew their mem bership and anyone who does not be- long may join and enjoy our splen- did programmes offered from time to time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
PEDRO GUSSMAN IS ID TESTIFY IN THE STEPHENSON TRIAL
Called as a Witness for the Defense -- Summons for Mrs. GuSsman Returned,
 Marked Mot Found"

Pedro Gussman, whose marriage to Ruth Stepheson is alleged to have precipitated the killing of Father James E. Coyle of St. Pauls Catho- lie church, by Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, has been sommoned as a witness for the defense at the trial of the minister, which will be held in the criminal division of the circuit court Monday, October IT. The sub poena for him was issued yesterday on request of Hugo L. Black, one of the attorneys for the defendant.
 While it Is not known just what the defense intends to prove by Guss- man, his testimony Is expected to be of an interesting nature.
 Mir. Stephenson was indicted by the Jefferson county grand jury on q charge of murder in the second de- gree after the investigation. Since his surrender to the sheriff immedi- ately following the shooting. he. has been confined in the Jefferson county jail.
 Owing to the large number of wit nesses summoned the hearing of he case is expected to consume the en- tire week. Subpoenas for "A wit Iiesses have been issued for the state, while 97 have been summoned for the defense
 Although Mrs. Ruth stephenson Gussman has been summoned by the state, the subpoena issued for her was returned marked mot found" However, she has previously stated that she will appear at the trial and testify, and officials are of the opin- ion she will be here when the case is tried.
 It is not known whether the case will be tried by Judge William E.. Fort or Judge H. P. Heflin, as 1t mas not yet been assigned.
 Solicitor Joseph R. Tate and his as- sistants will represent the state. Ii Is stated. while Hugh L. Black, Cramp- ton Harris. T. F. Mccullough, Fred Fite and John Arnold will represent the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
DR. DURANT PUTS
 CATHOLIC ISSUE IN
 THE FOREGROUND
Says DisgruntIed T. As Now for McLendon Failed to Get City Hall
 PIumS

Charging that a fund of s50,000 had been raised by the Catholics to sweep the present city administra- tion, placed in control by True Americans, from the Ncity hall off, fices, Rev. R. L. Durant last night at East Birmingham fire station as- serted that 5000 Catholics were lined up solidly behind U. E. McLen- don as their agency for revenge upon Dr. N. A. Barrett and the T. AS He declared that all those who ral- lied behind the administration forces four years ago should Gnite in a stand against the wiper of Rome control"
 pr. Durant declared statements that Birmingham were vice ridden were untrue and had been inspired by Catholic influences and that Cath olics had helped spread this propa- ganda. He stated that q slate had been passed on Sandy morning at St. Pauls Catholic church and that this slate showed the names of can diGates whom the Catholic organiza ton hated and wished to discredit
 Certain disgruntled leaders of the T. As desired to deliver the vote to McLendon in< their vest pockets, Dr. Durant charged saying that they were seeking revenge because they did not get political plums at the city hall after the election of the present administration. He said that it was impossible for those dis gruntled men to deliver the T. A. vote as they saw fit.
 The Catholic vote In every precinct went for McLendon en masse. pr. Durant declared He also asserted the Catholics wished to throw out the present administration because John Taylor discharged Martin Egan, ex- chief of police and Catholic with in ten minutes after he took the oath of office.
 Dr. Durant's speech precipitated ed several hot arguments among mem bers of the crowd which heard him. One woman. who admitted she was a Catholic, engaged in debate with pr. Durant, condemning the Barreti campaign committed for their injec- ton of the religious campaign. 9th. CTS. who said they voted for Broyles last Monday. said they would favor Barrett next Monday.
 Hunter Armstrong, campaign man ager for Dr. Barre... last night an- nounced the following Barrett meet ings for tonight: Dr. Barrett al North Birmingham, Woodmens hall; pr R. l.. Durant at Vivian and J. B lyey at Avcndale park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
pR. BARRETT AGAIN BARES M'LEND0N'S BUSINESS RECORD
Says Opponent Showed Atti- tude Toward Labor in Race for Congress From the
 Ninth District

Boring into McLendon's business, religious and labor record, Dr. N. A. Barrett president of the city commls- sion, and candidate for reelection at the polls Monday, told women of West End last night at rally and free barbecue at West End park that the Catholics had cen,ered behind Me Lendon to revenge themselves for the defeat suffered four years ago.
 pr. Barrett declared McLendon to be a business failure and said he showed his unfriendly attitude to- ward labor when labor's candidate staged "a hot fight for election as congressman from the Ninth district three years ago. He told of Me Lendons action in using nonunion Ia Dor to build his s15,00o home al East Lake, which he assessed for taxes at s2,750.
 John Taylor, J. Ellis Brown and John R. Hornady also made talks at the meeting. at which Mrs Mant Hood presided The meeting was called primarily in the interest of pr. Barrett Mrs. F. A.. Townsend also spoke in the interest of the present commission.
 Women in charge of the affair were Mrs. W. C. Wheeler, Mrs. Wal ter Stead, Mrs. D. c. Batson. Mrs. Henry F. Beaumont, Mrs. Marion Al len, Mrs Wallace Johns, Mrs F. l.. Draper. Mrs. H. c. Sellers, Mrs, oetl Wood. Mrs. R. G. Mctahey, Mrs. Ten- pie. Mrs. J. B. Newer, Mrs. W. c. Gewin. Mrs. J. S. Davis. Mrs. J. K Brockman, Mrs. Roy Osborne and Mrs E. F.. Golightly.
 pr. Barrett also spoke at Central Park last night, to representative crowd of Central Park voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14

There seems to be some confusion regarding this natter" said MT. Nor ris, and a number of voters have called me to ascertain whether they could vote in the run-off election when they had not voted in the cleo ton last Monday. That does not in anywse affect the voters
 Same Lists
 The same poll tax lists will be used in the election october IT that were used october 10, so all who had any trouble voting last Monday are urged to be sure and come to the office of the registrar in room Ill, courthouse. before attempting to vote again, bringing their registra- tion receipt and poll tax receipts with them
 "All whose names did not appear on the list of qualified voters and who secured. certificates to vote last Mon day will have to present those cer- tficates again next Monday or obtain new ones from my office before they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
MRS. ECHOLS GIVES POINT 0F VIEW OF
 WOMAN IN THE RACE
Says She Is in Run-0ff With Full Realization of Responsibilities of . i .
 Election

"In launching vigorous campaign for election as associate member of the city commission in the run-off, l do so with full realization of both the opportunities and the re- responsibilities of the position" de- clared Mrs. Mary Echols, member of the board of education, and the only woman in the race for, city commis- sioner.
 Naturally, my chief interest and attention Is occupied this week with plans for the promotion of my cam paign. which is far more intense than the frs. race. but l cannot but feel each day that if l am chosen to the office I seek, I will assume heavier obligations than I have ever borne before"
 This is the way it feels to be the only woman candidate in the race. according to Mrs. Echols, who paused long enough in her cam paigning to discuss the race. But it was not especially of her position as a woman candidate that she talked. Rather did she view the situation as one confronted with the heavy, task of being elected, which would, in turn, entail serious obligations and duties to the electorate by whom she hoped to be chosen.
 T am deeply appreciative of the support and assistance l received in the first race and by the numerous pledges l am receiving from those who did not support me in the first Af y,,1- u n keenly interested in the outcome felt that no woman could be elected, but they are now actively at work for me in the run-off.
 Attitude Toward Woman
 T realize fully that many people, both men and women. have really had Q doubt that a woman could serve as commissioner so well as a man. Some have felt that women were temperamentally unsuited for offices of this kind, but I have been both men and women who have told me that after Investigating my rec ord. they had become convinced, that l was qualified.
 Tn view of the fact that l have devoted much of my time for a num- Der Of years to various forms of civic. church, fraternaf and educa- tional work, which were or a mora or less public character, 1t is very gratifying to find that my record in those endeavors has convinced man: people that am qualified to serve as commissioner of Birmingham.
 Having resided In Birmingham, or rather what is now Brming ham, but what formerly was in the, sub urbs, for more than quarter of a century, feel that am in posi- tion to know something of the needs of the city and l shall devote my entire time and attention to helping to make Birmingham 2 greater city and better place In which to live. But l do not seek office with any cut and dried platform which l shall try to foist on the public as cure all for the ills of the body politic, but rather will try to meet each Issue as Ii arises and reach a calm and careful decision after mature deliberation.
 Interests Not Separate
 T am not one who believes that the interests of women are separate and apart from those of men. be- lieve that what is good in civic mat ters for the women will also be of benefit to the men. But do feel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
REAL ESTATE MEN CONDEMN ACTION
 LEGISLATIVE BLOC

Real estate men of Birmingham. member%>of the Birmingham Real Estate board, yesterday went on rec ord condemning the bloc at Mont gomery for it's action in mixing the good roads amendment and tax leg islation. Their attitude was that tho passa ge of good roads legislation should not be held up because of the desire to change the method of tax collection and assessment.
 Mai. W. $, Pritchard. member of the board, who has been at Mont gomery during the legislative ses- sions, discussed the bloc and it's pur- poses. A. C. Montgomery offered the resolution adopted by the board and it was seconded by S F. Garrett. Hill Ferguson won the attendance prize, fountain pen. given by Da- vid Meyer
 Plans for the yearbook of the board were discussed by President Jerome Tucker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
: UNLAWFUL HOMICIDE,
 VERDICT OF CORONER

Warrants charging Hal and John nie Hampton. negroes, With murder will be sworn out this morning by Coroner J. D. Russun before Judge H. B Abernathy in- the Jefferson county court of misdemeanors. These men are alleged to have killed Ed Simmons, negro Tuesday night at q party at the home of another negro at Republic.
 Following an investigation into the killing verdict of unlawful homi- cide was returned bS the coroner. According, to the testimony submit ted by witnesses there were only four men in the room when the lights were turned off by someone and the shot which killed the simmons negro was fired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
WILLIAMS TO BE AGENT

J. W. Williams will come to Bir- msngham, october 15. as general freight agent of the Gulf Coast rail- roads. The appointment is an nounced by J. A. Brown, general fl eight agent in q letter to c. l.. Harold. secretary of the Civic As- sociation.
 Mir Williams was formerly in charge of the office at Beaumont, Texas. and was at one time travelinas representative of the roads in this district. He has a number of friends and acquaintances in the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
iAtement September 9th, 1921
ADJUSTMENTS


 Jefferson Thentre-Frit1 Leiber in The Merchant of yenice.- Lyric Theatre--ketth vaudeville and pictures.
 LOew's Bijou-yaudeviile and pie lures.
 Majestic Theatre--Karl Hackctt in "Thorns and Orange Blossoms.o Five Points Thentrc-COrrfnne Griffith in Ut Isn't Being Done This Season." and the Million-DolIar or chestra.
 AIcaxar-Bryant Washburn in 'The Road to London"
 Trianon---Anita Stewart in Tnvisi- hIe Fenr."
 strand-Thcmas Meighan in "Cappy Kicks.
 Gnlax--May Mcvcy in "Everything Tor Sale."
 Rialto--HnrOld Lloyd in "I Do1 and "Thc Man Who Lost Himself." Roynl--Feature drama, comedy and comedy news.
 Princess--Serial drama and comedy. 0deOn--Scrfal orama and comedy. Miles School of Dancfng-Dancing from Q to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14
REVIVAL SERVICES

Revival services will begin at .he First Cumberland Presbyterian church, Twenty-seventh street, north, and Twelfth avenue, Norwood. Sua- day at Il o'clock, and will contln ie through next and the following Sun day. Rev. J. T. Coleman. pastor, of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church, Fairfield, Ill.,, will occupy the pulpit.
 The hours for the services are: Sundays. II a. m. and so D. n., and during the weeK the hours are 2:30 and :3e p. III. The pubic Is invited to attend. i AW A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-14


 The agricultural committee of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. headed by J. D. Moore, of the Moore & Handley Hardware company. has indorsed the proposition of pledging slo,000 for two years in order to bring the state headquarters of inc Alabama State Farm bureau to this city.
 The above photograph of the ''exas bureaus headquarters. in Dallas. has been forwarded to the committee as an exhibit of what this institution means to the city where established
 The Texas bureau is only a year old, but already employs an office force of 75 persons, and handled 600,- 900 bales of cotton for it's members in it's first year of operations
 The farm bureau is nonpolitical and devoted exclusively to interests of the