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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
ANNUAL BIKE RIDE
 A HUGE SUCCESS
Several Hundred Cyclists En- joy Ride to Munger Field.
 St. 0nge Gives Talk

The indictment weather of Sunday did not dampen the enthusiasm of Birmingham's young cyclists enough to prevent the big bike ride being held according to schedule laid out by the committee in charge. The rain interfered somewhat with the attendance. but 1t Is estimated that 250 riders were present.
 The start Of the ride was from Capitol park, where many people had assembled to see the cyclists come in from different directions and park their wheels and wait the word of the boys friend" Fred St. Onge, to Go" In perfect order of two for nations. headed by seven little girl riders, they were "off'-at 2 o'clock for ride around town and out to the Munger estate on Tuscaloosa ave- nuc.
 Several of the local dealers rode wheels, as follows: Bob Horton, w. T Shannon, Ped Hickman. Otis Fos- ter Marvin Edwards and R. G. Daw- son acted as lieutenants, while Mrs Fred St. Onge and Mrs. Cleo Pineau took care of the girls division. Fred Arn of Memphis and C. F. Pineau Of Atlanta assisted the local dealers in lining up the riders at the start.
 R. s. Munger, who was kind enough to allow the cyclists the privilege Of one of his athletic fields, was on hand and enjoyed the party. with all the youngsters. Fred St. Onge gave a talk on road department and pointed out the benefits to be derived from this great outdoor sport. be- sides giving a riding expihition that pleased the crowd. His imitation or a beginner with a bicycle brought forth much laughter and was thor oughly enjoyed by those present. AL least 1000 people were at the demon- stration out on Cotton avenue. and every one voted the affair one of the most instructive demonstrations ever given here.
 Souvenirs were distributed to all the riders and truck load of Grapico Quenched the thirst of the crowd of. cyclists. One kid was proud to say he had four bottles. After the riders had given three cheers for Mir. Munger, the local dealers and Fred St. Onge the riders went in diff ferent directions for their homes. A service car followed the riders, but it was not needed at any time there were no accidents of any kind, and altogether 1t was great day for Birmingham's young cycle riders. All wished St. Onge success and will anxiously wait return visit of the bicycle evangelist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
BETTER BUSINESS NOTED IN SIXTH
 RESERVE DISTRICT
Many Wholesale Firms Re- port Greater Sales For October Than Pre-
 Vious Months

There was general improvement in business conditions In the sixth fed- erai reserve district during October following reports of the same nature in August and September.
 Extracts from the report follow:
 Sales during October. 1921, by Il representatives of wholesale shoe firms were 13 per cent in excess of those of the preceding month, all though September sales were s57 per cent greater than those of August and August sales were 51.s per cent larger than July sales October, 1921, sales were also 13. per cent larger than sales during October, 1920"
 Reports from 2s wholesale grocery firms show q steady and gradual im- provement over condition which have exister during the past few months. For the third consecutive month wholesale grocery sales have in creased"
 "Twenty-one wholesale hardware firms report an increase in sales over those made in September of 15.4 per cent. October, 1921, sales were 25.s per cent less than those of October, 1920, but, considering price reces- sions, this percentage shows little or no reduction in the actual volume of goods sold for the month.
 Substantial increases in sales by department stores while to some ex- tent seasonal, have, contributed to the general improvement in business dur ing October"
 Summing up wholesale trade in De- tober, the report says: Continued improvement is indicated In reports from wholesale firms in the sixth fed eral reserve district covering the month of October. All lines show im- provement except dry goods, drugs and farm implements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
PROHIBITION AGENTS
 MUST BE ABSTAINERS

Five new appointments as prohi- bition agents have been announced by Judge c. M. Sartain, federal pro- hibition director for Alabama.
 The changes are as follows:<
 A. J. Roberts of Boaz, to succeed John G. Allison at Gadsden.
 John A. Wilson of Townley, suc- ceding Jack Horton as agent at Bir- mingham.
 o. L. Fowler of Talladega, succeed ing JIG. Stanford at Talladega.
 W. l. Gillespie of Clanton. to suc- ceed J. H. Allen of Ashland, as agent at Birmingham.
 W. B. Copeland of Florence. to suc- ceed Agent W. A Romine at Flor ence.
 Recent rulings set out that only total abstainers may qualify as pro- hibition agents. Liquor when seized must also be destroyed at the still under recent ruling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
s','*:'. " Cleaners - Dyers
Euents of Today
 tn Birmingham,
sso.4t1.4ss.o7

Civic Forum at 12s3o, HiIiman hotel. Axis club luncheon st 1 o'clock. Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre-"Chu Chin Chow.v
 Uric Theatre-Keith vaudeville and pictures.
 Loew's Bijou--YaudevtIIe and pie fures.
 Mnjestfc--"Uncie Tom's Cabin.n by Madocks-Park Players. Strand-s'The Sheik.D Alcasar--"Thc Bnrricade.S Rta1to-"Over the Hill.1 Trianon--Rupert Hughes, sDanger- Oux Curve Ahead,
 Five Points Theatre-"The Bronze Bell,
 Galax-WtlIiam Duncan in "Where Men Are Men.o
 0de0n--SeriaI drama and comedy. RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Princoss-seriaI drama and com- edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
RED CROSS EXECUTIVE
 COMMITTEE TO MEET

According to an announcement made last night by Oscar Wells meeting of the executive committee of the Jefferson county chapter of .the Red cross will be held at 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the directors room In the First National Bank building.
 A report of the results achieved during the recent annual roll call will be read by the chairman, Jelks Cabaniss, at this meeting and bronze medals will be presented to the fam lies of Mrs. H. P. Heflin and Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

The problem of housing conven- tions at Birmingham will be solved when the civic auditorium is built, providing the seating capacity Is large enough, according to tho ma Jorhy of the interviews which have been published by The Age Herald during the past two weeks.
 No one has even intimated that the auditorium was not crying need. Everyone has been for 1t and none against 1t. Differences of opinion have been mainly as to the site, but as one man suggests in an interview today, what site could have been se- lected which would not have been criticised by some.
 The auditorium question was at one time in the hands of ahe citizens committee of representative persons. who studied the situation, conferred with architects and visited other cities to see other auditoriums.
 Civic Center Plan
 Their selection was the present site on Eighth avenue facing Capitol park, and it was hoped that when the was Duiit II WouAo tAe in with a proposed civic center plan.
 Big church conventions and synods could easily be held In Birmingham if the auditorium were built, one man states.
 Acoustics are an important thing in consideration of a public meeting place. A large building in which the voice could not be heard would be a white elephant on the hands Of the city.
 Need for Auditorium
 There is great need for an audi torium, and I am glad that The Age Herald is giving the public a chance to express an opinion in regard to the site, plans and other details says Dr. S. l.. Dobbs.
 If we had the proper kind Of con vention hall here there would be no difficulty for the Methodists, Bap- lists, Presbyterian and other denomi- nations to bring their conferences. conventions and synods to Birming- Nam.
 ..If the acoustics arc cared for properly it is possible for trained nublic sneaker to reach from 5000 to 5000 people.
 q stood in the great Mormon tenn ple in Salt Lake City, and so perfect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 CAMPAIGN CLOSED
Over 100 Members Added to Church-Dr. Gordon to
 Lecture

Over 100 additions to the Christian church were secured as the result of the city-wide evangelical campaign. which was held In the churches of that faith during the past two, weeks.
 Ministers of each of the four churches, the First Christian church, the North Birmingham Christian church, the Ensley Christian church and the Fifty-seventh Street Chris tian church all reported satisfactory results of the revival campaign which has just closed at their church.
 At the First Christian church, where pr. Homer Carpenter has been conducting the meeting. s4 additions were secured. according to pr. Rob- ert N. Simpson, pastor of the church.
 Reach All Goals
 All goals were reached, both in church and Sunday school work dur ing the campaign. Dr. Carpenter left last evening for his home in Rich mond, Ky.
 Dr. Clifford Gordon conducted the revival services at the North Bir- mingham Christian church. where nine were received into membership, according to Dr. T. H. Alderson, pas- tor.
 A new building campaign is on at this church. and this phase will be given much attention now that the revival services are over. This church expects to sell the present site with its inadequate building and break ground soon for a nv church.
 Gordon Lectures Tonight
 Dr. Gordon was i'll yesterday and the pastor was in charge of the serv- ices. Dr. Gordon-will give his lec- ture tonight, however, at the First Christian church. His topic will be Australia, the Great Island Conti- nent of the South Seas" He will leave tomorrow for Washington. D. c.
 At the Fifty-seventh Street Chris tian church 1t was reported that six new members were received as re- suits of the revival meetings.
 Dr. c. H. Trout has already left for his home at Ocala, Fla, and services were brought to a close yesterday by the pastor. Rev. w. A. Everheart.
 A splendid campaign was closed at the Ensley Christian church, where Dr. Ebert S. Smith had charge of the meetings. pr. A. J. Alderson, pastor in charge, finds increased interest and membership as the result of the campaign. Dr. Smith will return to his home in Hopkinsville.
 Dr. Smith spoke at the Strand thea tre and Y. M. c. A. meetings yester- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
Who's Who in Birmingham Among the Newcomers

pany has been In business for 10 years. there are still many women in Birmingham who do not know tho hlgh-class work which It is doing in art embrofderles. making buttons to order, working buttonholes. Three Bonaz machines. the very latest thing. have been imported from France and installed to do braidinc, couching and beading.
 q think Birmingham ought to coY- gratulate Itself that at least there IS, no need for it's women to send their dresses 10 New York or elsewhere to be decorated. as 1t can be done here in the latest and most approved man. ner The company claims to be dec- orator of garments. and the work 1t Is doing will stand alongside of any being done anywhere without fearing the comparison.
 While not one of the big mer- chants or manufacturers of the city, yet I take a just pride in BirminE- ham, and appreciate the patronage which has made 1t possible for mo to increase my business from year to year and give me the chance to own a home. My family and I have the true Birmingham spirit and I stand ready to do my part in its upbuild- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
FORMAL OPENING OF
 SELLERS DRUG COMPANY

Today marks the formal opening of the Sellers Drug Co, Inc, at the location formerly occupied by Arnold Masbergs store No. 1, at Fourth ave- nue and Twentieth street.
 Exceptional values and surprises for all who attend the opening Is promised by Robert L. Layton, the new manager, who Is also manager of the Greene Drug company in the Empire building.
 Under the new management Van Berry will have charge of the pre- scriptfon department and B. c. Col Her will have charge of the soda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

lent operations should first be ap- preciated by the south"
 Pipe to Pacific
 Steamer Florence Luckenbach has just cleared Mobile with cargoes of cast iron, soil pipe and pipe fittings from Birmingham for the Pacific coast. The cargo Is divided between Los Angeles. San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Ore, and Seattle, Wash. Every important port on the Pacific coast will share this shipment of Bir- mingham pipe.
 A lot has been secured by the Bir- mtngham Paper company. who will build it's $100,0o0 corrugated paper box factory adjacent to its paper factory on the Southside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
LAST OF LUNCHE0NS TO CHAMBER MEMBERS
 WILL BE HELD TODAY

Last of the luncheons tendered members of the Chamber of Conn merce will be given at the Southern club at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Tho host will Be Col. T. o. Smith, vice president of the Birmingham Trust and Savings company.
 No set addresses will be made, but the members of the chamber will speak as they feel like doing oD com munity and chamber topics. Covers will be laid for about 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
CLUB TO HOLD
 BUSINESS MEETING

Members of the Axis club will hold a business meeting today at o'clock in the ballroom of the Southern club. At this time several amendments to the constitution will be voted on and the policy of the club in future will be outlined. In addition many other matters of interest to members will be discussed. T4fe club emblems re- gently ordered have been received and may be obtained from the secretary. Mrs. Angus Taylor. president. urges all members to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
CHORAL SOCIETY TO
 REHEARSE TONIGHT

The Birmingham Choral society, with it's various units. will meet this evening at. the First Baptist church at o'clock in a rehearsal of the Messiah" as it will be su&g during the Christmas season. This chorus, composed of 200 members is making every effort to present this notable work in most worthy manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
NO CLUE TO IDENTITY
 OF MAN FOUND DEAD
 ON RAILROAD TRACKS

Despite the efforts being made by police and other authorities to iden- tify the man who was found upon the tracks of the Southern railway near Sixty-third street, up to an early hour this morning he had not been identified, and the body is still lying unclaimed in the morgue of the Johns Undertaking company.
 With the right arm and leg sev- cred. the body was found upon the track at 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon by pedestrians. The man appeared to weigh about 135 pounds and to be about feet. 10 inches in height. He had two gold teeth and brown hair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
AUTOMOBILE DlTCHED,
 NO SERIOUS INJURIES

A five-passenger Oldsmobile auto mobile, reported to have been driven at a high rate of speed, went into the ditch at the bridge beyond North Birmingham yesterday afternoon, rolling down an embankment and lodging in a tree.
 The occupants were badly shaken up and, after extricatins themselves from the wreck, left the scene of the accident.
 The scene of the wreck was visited by members of the North Birming- ham police department, but no defi- nite information was secured as to the owner of the. car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
Safety Slogans Important

be the goat
 "'The wife of careless man Is almost a widow
 "'Never put off until tomorrow what you can safely do today
 When hurry interferes with safe ty. cut out the hurry
 "It Is better to be careful a thou sand times than to be injured once.'
 "A heavy foot on the accelerator means a heavy foot on the brake.
 'Carelessness is at the bottom of more avoidable accidents than any other known cause.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

chopping. after the heavy exertion of cutting one chip out of back log.
 The chimney Is of real stones, and the fence fashioned of small twigs. The home-like appearance of the toy Is added to by pigeon box. and a well with an actual small bucket with which to draw water. Mir. Odell seems to have thought of every de- tail. even to having a chicken poised on the fence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
By SMIGNON HALL

pockets in every fold of her quaint gown. will be the grab bag," and the children will dive deep in pocket for a gift after they have made a donation.
 This toy is called "A Barnyard Scene" and while MT. Odell has given 1t to the bazaar managers with no strings tied to 1t, he "hopes that 1t will bring all the money possible" for the good cause. It Is to be sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

He has donated it to the doll pa- gar, which is to be held across from the Tutwiler hotel December 6, [, and g, and which is to be one cf the most spectacular and enjoyable events of the whole holiday season. Literally thousands of small Christ mas presents are to be there for sale. and whole Santa Claus village of dolls. tall Mother Goose, with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28
GROCERY STORE ROBBED,
 SMALL HAUL MADE

A grocery store located at Eff tcenth street and Eighth avenue. south, operated by the Hill Grocery company, was broken into and robbed some time between 12 o'clock Satur- day night and 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Everything was reported intact when the store closed at mid night Saturday, but when one of the employees came down Sunday morn ing he found the front glass broken stop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

or raffled off just as the bazar as- sociation sees fit
 MT. Odell has constructed the en- tire thing with practically a knife. a saw, small amount of cement. some nails, several toys and 0 lot of hard work. A miniature woodpile. which does not show very clearly, but which is in the right hand side of the yard. Is really a masterpiece. having an ax buried In tree trunk, and young "Rastus' resting from his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

mo to thank you and all concerned for 1t. He is most appreciative of your interest in the matter. Sincerely yours, GEO. B, CHRISTIAN. JR,
 Secretary to the President"
 Washington, D. c.
 November 19. 1921. Dear Madam:
 Mir Wilson asks me to express to you and the Birmingham League of Women Voters the qualification with which he read your generous message of November II. Cordially yours,
 JOHN RANDOLPH BOILING.
 Secretary" My Dear Mrs. Johnston:
 q have your telegram of the 1lth inst. in reference to the disarna- mont conference 1 feel quite opti- mlstlc that the conference can work cut a great desire with all concerne0- certainly shall do my best in this regard.
 with kindest regards. am, cos- 70. W. UNDERWOOD"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

Robert Daniel in the name of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-28

Washington, D. c.
 november I9. 1921.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20

Percy J. Ebbott, assistant vice e-president OF
the National Park Bank, has been elected q
vice-president Of the Seaboard National
Bank.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Percy J. Ebbott assistant ice-president OF
tho National Park Bank, has been elected q
vice-president OF the Seaboard National
Bank.
Alfred Fantl has been elected q director Of
the Terminal Exchange Bank Of New York,
Seventh avenue and Thirtieth street.
Miller & Co.. members OF the New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company conver-
tible per cent. gold bonds, due on March 1,
1888. Their interest Is payable on June
and December 1. The Issue Is secured equally
with the company's refundng and general
mortgage bonds. due I'm 1905, by general
mortgage ON practically all OF the company's
property.
E. L. wittmeyer Z Co.. ~ broadway. havs
issued the fourth edition OF their booklet on
Independent oil stocks.
West 4 Co. have opened In their New
York office department to specialize Ia
bonds issued in foreign currencies. 1t is un-
der the management OF Courtiandt Luck.
s. II. Elliott Co. have moved to 80 Broad
street.
ment examples Of securities In that clau
and an analysis of the Texas Company are
the features Of a circular oeing distributes
r. T. oarfein Is offering the Island on ana
Transport Corporation,ds ,d o per &c cent sd a1d par
ii per cent.
Brown Brothers Co. have issued o list
of non-callable foreign government and rail-
road, Industrial and public utility corporation
bonds and bonds not callnble until five or
ten years from their date of issue.
The New York agency Of the Banque Beige.
pour l'Etranger announces that II has re-
ceivcd Information from its head office in
Brussels that q dividend OF Q par cent VIII
be distributed to its stockholders. Its bal
ance statement shows q net profit Of about
10 900 900 francs for its business period
closed on June 81 on q paid up capital of
rs 900 900 francs.
The New York herald., 1921-11-20
OTHER GRAINS DROP
AS WHEAT BREAKS
Sharn Decline Follows Upward
MISUNDERSTANDING Too
Heavy to Absorb.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19-After averaging
higher through most of the session wheat
broke sharply on the Chicago Board OF
Trade to-day and carried other grains
with 1t. The result was net losses OF
ssc. to a cent in wheat. sc. to 1Ac. in
corn and 1sc. in oats. Provisions were
firm and generally higher.
Wheat started at a slight advanca
over yesterdays close, but weakened
early on advices that locust damage in
Argentina was negligible. Supporting
offers came out in May and started an
upward movement, which was helped by
reports of good condition in the cash
corn market. Both sides did some gen.
eral evening up for over Sunday. and
so much sharp shooting developed that
bearish news from abroad had no effect.
There was wheat sold. however.
throughout the session and finally the
offerings became too heavy for the local
longs to absorb. The resulting slump
knocked 2A cents off the nigh figures.
Corn had a strength all its own be-
cause seaboard interests paid cents
over December for Buffalo delivery. and
industries were good buyers of cash
grades. Fluctuations In near options
had no effect on the cash trade. Oats
merely followed other grains. moving In
narrow limits.
Packers were out Of the provisions
pits, but strength in hogs at the yards
and firm futures at Liverpool induced
enough speculative buying to keep prices
higher. Ribs led with net gain of 10
points, lard ranging from unchanged to
higher.