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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
CORNERSTONE TOBE
LAID BY MASONS
New Dormitory of Alabama
Boys Industrial School Is
Under Construction

Exercises for the laying OF the cor
ner stone for KiIby hall, the new
dormitory now under construction at
the Alabama Boys Industrial school
will be held Thursday afternoon at .
o'clock under the auspices of the
Grand Lodge of Alabama, Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons, Ben
Jacobs of Birmingham to be the act
ing grand master.
The exercises will begin at 2
o'clock and general invitation is ex-
tended to all the people of Birming-
ham and the district. The programme
for the event will include a band
concert by the boys band of the in
etitution, the Masonic corner stone
laying, address by Governor Kilby
address by Cleon B. Rogers, chairman
OF the state board of economy; talks
by members of the board of directors
OF the school, and others. FOLLOWING
this. the boys of the school will put
on full regimental drill and the
school VIII be inspected by the public.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
Eight-foot Minimum Stage
OF Water on Warrior NotU
Available the Year Round
Lock Elevation Completed and Adds Two Feet of Load
ing Capacity-Stream Now Ready for Ocean-Going
Barges-Wi Reduce Operative Costs

turn, 1t is claimed, will lead to ex-
tension of export trade in Birming
ham coal, iron and steel products.
VIII Reduce Costs
Elevation of the locks was made
by placing 12x12 timbers and cement
on top of the locks as originally con-
structed. In time this arrangemert
may give place to masonry, but the
elevation OF the minimum stage of
water on the Warrior up to Cordova
and Port of Birmingham from six tc
eight feet has been accomplished and
vessels will be able to load at least
a third greater tonnage, thus reduc-
ing expenses of each tow.
A Wider Channel
In addition to raising the minimum
stage of water from six to eight fee.
the government has increased tha
width of the river channel from rs to
$50 feet. This has been accomplished
by dredging out narrow spots. This
work went on simultaneously witt
the elevation of the locks Alabama
now has canal extending from the
heart of her coal fields to the gull
at Mobile, distance of 444 miles, OF
minimum depth of eight feet the
year around, and a channel $50 feet
wide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
CASE NOLIE PRESSED
Convict Indicted for Murder Dis
charged for Lack of Evidence

The case of Jesse Simone. convict,
indicted jointly with Earl Shaffer
another convict, on charge of MUIR
der was nolle pressed yesterday aft
ernoon by Judge Fl. p. Heflin in the
criminal division of the circuit court
on recommendation of Solicitor
Joseph r. Tate. These men are al
legged to have killed Frank Marshall
convict.
Shortly after Simone was indicated
by the Jefferson county grand jury
he Is alleged to have turned states
evidence and to have told Solicitor
Joseph r. Tate of the killing. which
he stated was committed by Shat
fer.
Following a trial which lasted for
two days Shaffer was acquitted and
Mr.. Tate stated that there was not
sufficient evidence to convict ST.
none of the crime. He was taken
back to Flat Top yesterday afternoon
where he win finish serving the tern,
for which he was convicted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
PHOENICIAN CLUB
TO PRESENT COMEDY,
"COLLEGE ESCAPADE"

The Phoenician club will present
tonight at Cable hall College Esca-
pade, one-act comedy. for the bene-
fit of the Phoenician club home fund.
The Phoenician club has staged
several successful plays in the past
and have won the praise of the
Drama league of the city
The club is striving to have a club
home. 1t has already purchased the
site where 1t is hoped that they soon
will establish same. as community
center for the members of the club
and their friends. The proceeds de-
rived from the play will go to the
realization of this aim.
college Escapade" is well-got-
ten up sketch that Is full of fun and
very entertaining. IT deals with the
FRANKS of the students In colleg,
life. and will appeal to the young
and old alike
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
PLANS FOR VISIT
OF MARSHAL FOCH
American Legion Post to Hear
Reports From National
Convention

-. Official reports from the delegation
that attended the national conven-
ton will be made tonight at the
regular meeting of Birmingham
Post No. / of the American Legion
according to an announcement by
George Lewis Bales. post COM
mander.
The meeting will be held in the ball
room of the Hillman hotel at s
o'clock tonight at which time 1t is
expected that, plans for the enter
tainment of Marshal Foch, who will
visit Birmingham before his return
to France, will be discussed by Matt
Murphy and members of the commit
tee on entertainment. No date has
as yet been set
Joe Yates, state adjutant OF the To-
gion will outline plans for state
wide campaign for increased MEM
bership, the drive to take place about
the first of the year.
This will be the first opportunity
that many of the members have had
of hearing a report from the con-
vention delegates. Other matters OF
interest will be taken up. The meet
ing Is expected to be featured with
some good live interesting comment
upon many subjects that have come
before the attention of the legion in
the past month. All members are
especially urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15

ney J. Bowie said parks and the au-
ditorium and the like are the finest
sort of things, but people who wish
such things must prepare to pay the
price. He recited the fact, as shown
in The Age Herald a few days ago,
that Birmingham still enjoys the dis
tfnction of spending less money for
municipal purposes per capita than
any of the cities in the United States
of between 10000 and 100000 popu-
lation.
Oscar Wells. president of the First
National Bank, director of the cham
Der and the Monday host. said the
people had shown a disposition tie
vote taxes for public improvements
that are worthy. He specifically men
toned the voting of bonds for the
auditorium, the city hall and library
the big school bond issues, the state
road bond issue and the big Jefferson
county road bond issue.
Bringing Industries
j. Claude Smith. of Yeatman. Pill
& Smith, spoke of the ACCESSIBILITY
OF going out for the Industries that
are suited to Birmingham. Comment
Ing on his suggestion, Mr.. Wells CO.
incided in the proposal. He. however
did not believe In the industries
which had to be bought but In those
of substantial character which
come and are aided in locating be-
cause they are substantial and Bir-
mingham Is the proper place for their
location.
]. Frank Rushton, Birmingham s
allied army generalissimo, will be
host at next Mondays chamber
luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
RECEPTION FOR
MRS. MARY ECH0LS
Women's Organization to Do
Honor to First Woman
City Commissioner

In honor of the fact that Birming-
ham has for the first time woman
representative on the city admins
tration, the League OF Women Vot-
crs are holding a reception at the
Southern club next Thursday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock
Every woman's organization and
church club in the city is urged to
be present during the afternoon. One
member from each of the societies
and women's organizations in Bir-
mingham has been appointed to be on
the receiving committee by invita-
ton of the league.
Mrs Mary Echols. commissioner OF
education and health. will be tho
guest of honor at the reception.
Mrs. Echols. who will address the
assemblage. will be presented by
Mrs. Richard Johnston. president of
the league. Mrs. Charles Sharp will
address the gathering upon the sub
ject of the disarmament conference.
and Mrs. Solon Jacobs will speak on
the work and plans OF the League of
Women Voters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
HANDCUFFED NEGRO.
JUMPS FROM TRAIN.
Prisoner Takes Desperate
Chance and Makes Escape
From Deputy

While en- route from Columbus, Ca,
to Birmingham with Deputy Sheriff
A. ]. Morris, Henry Mitchell, negro,
jumped out of the window of the
Seminole Limited yesterday morning
and has not yet been captured.
Mr. Morris returned to Birmingham
yesterday afternoon but without the
prisoner he was sent to bring back.
According to his story, the train was
goir.g at rate of speed of about 50
or 40 miles an hour when Mitchell
decided he needed little air and
opened the window. He then stuck
his head out of the window and be-
fore anyone knew what had happened
the negro dropped out Of the window
and the train kept going.
The negro was handcuffed and M.
Morris is wondering whether or not
he is still wearing the county's
bracelets
Officers along the Central of Geor-
gia railroad and in every town be-
tween Birmingham and Columbus
have been notified of the escape of
the negro and instructed to look
out for him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
Joseph PenneH to Lecture j.
Here November 26 Under
Auspices of Art League
whistler and His Work. Is Subject Selected by Famous
Artist Whose Work Will Be Put on Exhibition
Next Week at the Little Art Gallery

Birmingham people-and members
Of the Birmingham Art league-are
to have the opportunity to hear the
artist who is considered the greatest
etcher. possibly, of modern times
He is Joseph PenneIi, and under the
auspices of the Alabama Art league
he is to lecture at the Southern club
ballroom November rs.
The hour is s o'clock. A large at
tendance Is expected.
Before Mr.. Pennell arrives in the
Magic City an exhibition of his work
will be put on at the Little Gallery.
beginning next week.
The subject Mr.. Pennell has chosen
to talk to Birmingham people about is
whistler and His Work" He is the
author of several books. among them.
Pictures of the Wonder of Work."
which contains more than 100 etch-
ings of skyscrapers, buildings in
process of erection, industries. such
as steel mills at work. bridges and
Impressions of furnaces and places
by night.
Given Many Honors
Mr.. Penneli specializes in such in
dustrial work, and labors In unique
fashion. Instead of making a sketch
of some spot or building and taking
1t to his studio to toll laboriously over
the copper plate, he chooses some
spot upon the street, where he stands
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
DISCOUNTS RECORD
OF UNEMPL OYMENT
John H. Frye Discusses Bust
ness Conditions at Civic
Forum Luncheon

John H. Frye, president OF the
Traders National bank. addressed the
members of the civic forum at Mon
days luncheon at the Hillman hotel
on the subject OF Business of Today
from the Bankers Viewpoint" He
dealt with the gradual resumption
of normally in business conditions as
it related to the various phases of
business throughout the world. In
speaking of the unemployment rec
ords. he reminded the assemblage CT
the overcrowded working conditions
during the war.
The degree of unemployment is
not as great as may at rist be
thought upon comparison" said Mr..
Frye. We must take into consid-
Grafton the fact that there were many
people employed that in normal times
would not have been working. The
present labor conditions are not as
bad as mere figures would indicate.
THE problems confronting the
world at this time ar those of set
fling the differences between capital
and labor and the monetary de-
creases of the nations causing this
unbalanced state of trade between all
nations. The world will recover from
this war just as 1t has from all other
wars
Mr.. Frye gave as his opinion that
the deprecated value of the German
mark is not good for Germany. He
further thought that the develop
ment of trade would increase value
of the mark, the present value of
which may be propaganda. The views
of the United States, Great Britain
and France may go a long way. to-
ward the resumption of norman bust
ness, Mr.. Frye said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
by FRANK WILLIS BARNETT

Lelicatessenl Here is where all
can have their appetites whetted.
Table delicacles make their appeal
not only to gourmands, but to cpl
cures as we'll.
Prepared foods, cooked meats, pre-
serves, cheeses, relishes, and every
kind of table delicacies is bound up
in the appetizing word, delicatessen.
It's a much bigger word abroad than
1t is over here, but 1t is getting lot
Of attention even in this country at
the present.
But 1t is easy to remember that
only a few years back that even in
Greater Birmingham scant attention
was given to the sale of cooked
foods. and IT may not have been a
bad thing after all, for delicatessen
shops thrive best In those cities where
apartment houses predominant over
homes. But because the Magic City
has arrived at the flat" era there are
caterers and restauranteurs who are
making n speciality of cooked foods.
II am an American citizen. all
right" says f. Labous but was born
in Russia, then lived in Paris before
coming to the United States. and when
landed at New York ] was no Gap
italist. To be perfectly frank, on
reaching here I had just $50, and with
II opened business in very small
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15

investigate the alleged report of two
stills back short distance from tn.
road. After locating the first still. a
60-gallon wooden barrel affair, and
five gallons of mash, they destroyed
the apparatus and moved on to the
next point where they discovered the
second still, also a 60-gallon barrel
still similar to the first.
Two gallons of mash was discov-
cred there. 1t was while putting the
finishing touches to the second still
that a tremendous explosion was
heard coming from the vicinity of
their motor which brought down n
rain of leaves and dead branches
about their heads. Completing their
work and remarking on the heavy
charge that must have been used in
the blast. the two brothers made
their way back to the car. y
To their CONSERVATION, the auto
mobile was a complete wreck-the
top blown Off dashboard torn asund :
er, Windshield demolished, and one of
the front doors lying 80 or 40 feet
distant from the debris. The tires
were intact on the wheels. the body
and chassis bent and slightly dis
torted. 1t was evident, according to
Virgil Sandifer that the charge had
been placed near the gear shift lever
on the floor boards Of the car in
front.
After making a thorough investi-
cation of the wreck and the SUR
rounding vicinity the two men made
their way to a farm house two miles
distant. where they notified the
sheriff of jefferson county of the
attempted assassination. asking him
to send a wrecker from the Hudson
agency in Birmingham to haul the
car to the city. This was done late
yesterday afternoon.
No clue to the identity of the dyna-
miters could be found yesterday. The
matter will be more thoroughly In :
vestigated today, although there was
but slight hope given that the guilty
parties would be apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
PROFESSOR ZARELLI
TELLS COLLEGE BOYS
OF HIS PAST LIFE

Prof. L. Y. Zarelli. professor OF
Italian at the Baptist Training school
at New Orleans, spoke to the students
of Howard college Monday morning,
telling of experiences in his past life.
Professor Zarelli is native of Italy
and was born in Tuscany where he
lived until IA years of age. when he
came to the United States. He re-
ceived his education at Richmond col
lege and at Princeton university.
where his major work was taught by
Woodrow Wilson and is now teaching
his native language in the Baptist
school for training missionaries in
New Orleans. He speaks six lam
guages.
DIR. Hand to Speak
DIR. j. E. Hand of Birmingham will
deliver the first of a series of health
lectures to the students Wednesday
morning. according to an announce
ment of DR.. j. A. Ward, one of the
two prominent local physicians who
are employed by Howard college 20
look after the health of its students.
DR.. Ward has arranged a series Of
lectures by leading doctors and dem
lists before the student body and the
biology club.
Next alumni days address will be
delivered by Superintendent w. c.
Griggs of Gadsden who will speak
to alumni and students of Howard on
Monday. November rs. in the College
auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
who's Who in Birmingham,
Among the Newcomers

way, but finding that there was de-
mand here for high-class delicates-
sen I tried to give the best along
with service and now l operate two
places on Fourth avenue.
In any business a man to succeed
mug know it and like 1t and by treat
- his customers right get their
good will. There Is a lot in handling
people right. Many fail because they
do not know no VITO come in contact
with the public. My wife and l try
to give a personal touch to our bust
ness. and l am glad that IL Is being
appreciated more and more as is
shown by the class OF trade we are
getting.
America is certainly the land of
opportunity for those who are willing
to work and serve. and Birmingham
is one of the best spots in It, have
no cause for complaint at my treat
ment here, but on the contrary have
much to be grateful for. l own my
own home. | have a good business
and three children to make life worth
living, while my wife is a true hsip-
meet. Henry my oldest boy is at
the Gulfport Military school. while
Jack and Louise are in the grammar
schools here. Ny children we're born
In three different countries. Henry
was born in Warsaw. Poland: Jack in
Paris, France, and Louise in BIr-
minEham Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
INVESTIGATION OF
VIOLENT DEATHS is
MADE BY CORONER

Coroner ]. d. Russum has not yet
completed his investigation into tn ,
death of Samuel Hurvich, Brminz-
ham merchant. who was killed when
struck by an automobile driven by
Phil Gadilhe. an employee of the Met
ropolitan Taxi company. The acct
dent occurred at First avenue and
Nineteenth street Friday afternoon.
Several additional witnesses have
been summoned to testify in this case
and a verdict is expected today
Accidental death was the verdict
of the coroner in the case of Miss
Marguerite Campbell. who died as n
result of burns sustained when her
clothing caught fire from heater In
her home.
Formal investigation will be made
into the death Of Harry Poyner
who is alleged to have committed
suicide by drinking carbolic acid, will,
be made by Coroner Russum today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15

for the ex-service men and their fam
lilies alone, and the records show that
nearly 1000 of the men who fought
in the war have been served in some
way. Many Of these were cases OF
emergency where there was serious
illness and a delay of weeks or even
months waiting for the action on pa
pers sent to the government would
have been serious. The help of the
Red Cross in all these cases has been
of the intelligent kind that helped TO
get the former soldiers on their feet
and helped them get their just dues
from the government.
Important Work
In addition to this vitality Impor-
tant work among the ex-service men,
the Red Cross in Birmingham has
done much good work in case Of seri-
Gus illness. Many sick babies have
received attention and been supplied
with the necessary fresh milk through
the fundamentally Of the organiza-
ton and other important work has
been done 1t is a serious mistake
for any one to think that because the
war is over the work among the SOL
diers is finished. The fact that the
government is called on each year for
more and more assistance and hospi-
tai facilities for disabled men is sum
ficient answer to that problem.
Il am sure there is one feature of
the work that has not been fully ap-
preciated by the general public. There
are scores of disabled service men in
local hospitals, and while the govern
ment provides medical care for them,
there are many little things they
need that the government does not
provide. The Red Cross also visits
these war casualties regularly and
helps to make life brighter for them
and shows them that they have not
been forgotten"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15

Completion of two-foot elevation
of lock l6 on the upper Warrior pro-
vides minimum year-round stage
of water of eight feet instead of the
slx-foot minimum heretofore exist
ing.
The work has been going on more
than two years. Recently the eleva>
tion of lock l6 was finished. Lock
II required no elevation. Hencefortn
barges plying between New Orleans
and Mobile and Birmingham and up
river points can load to eight feet
capacity instead of the six-foot ca
pacity
The different is this: Power boat
cordova, on next trip down stream,
with six coal barges in tow. will
transport $500 tons of coal in these
barges compared with the 1000 tons
which was their former capacity
with a six-foot stage of water. The
two-foot lock elevation enables thu
additional 1900 tons and that says
Manager DeBardeleben, stands for
economy of operations.
The eight-foot stage of water, II
is also forecasted, paved the way for
the employment on the river of
ocean going steel barges. That. in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
HAMBRICK QUALITIES
AS EXPERT RIFLEMAN

Increased pay and a medal are in
order for John d. Hambrick, Birming-
ham. in the marine corps as reward
for his recent qualification at Paris
Island, S. c.. in rifle range tests.
Hambrick. who enlisted in Bir-
mingham in May, 1921, has been sta
toned since at Paris Island and in
his first attempt with the rifle quail
filed as skilled rifleman.
He is now in order for transfer to
another station or sent on duty with
one of the ships Of the navy in for
eign service.
Many marines received their pre-
liminary training at Paris Island
during the World war. before being
sent overseas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
Events of Today
In Birmingham,
ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTS
Jefferson Theatre-'sBab," matinee
and night.
Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pic
lures.
Loew's BiJou--vaudeville and pic
lures.
Ma1ostic--eSThe Ku Kiux Klan.r
Trfan0n---"AIl for q Woman"
Aicazar--"Handcuffs or = Kisses
with Elaine Hammerstein.
Strand--Gcorge Melford's "The
Great Impersonatfon."
Five Points Theatre-Pauifne Fred
erick in 1srhe Mistress of shenstone.'
Galax--May McAyoy In 'tMorals."
Rinito-s'The Old Nest"
Royal--Fenture drama, comedy and
news
Odeon--SeriaI drama and comedy.
Princess--serinl drama and news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-15
"YOUR LIBRARY" is
SUBJECT OF TALK

Lloyd w. Josseiyn director of pub
lib library will talk to members of
the Business and Professional Wom-
ems club Thursday evening at $3.50
o'clock on Your Library" Follow
ing his talk a business session will
be held and DR.. Lola Taylor. presi-
dent of the association urges all
members to be present. Supper will
be served in the cafe OF the associa-
ton from $50 to $50 o'clock.