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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27

in the middle of the day and quit work at o'clock and go home to sleep very merrily beside the road under the stars. Their homes usually are one-room affairs, but they are all they need. They live out of doors nearly the whole year, except the three months when 1t rains. Of course I am referring to that part of Indian which Is central and south err. In the north of India. of course. cold weather necessitates warm gar ments.
 Children Happy
 The children of India are happy; You most always see them laughing. and thelr parents appear to get a good deal more fun out of them than do those of America Take d trip through the poorer and slum sections of New York. You will see many sad faces of little children and. many times, parents who cuff them about.
 strangers find this custom enter taining. At the Nizams place, no Indian-no matter how high his rank-is allowed to ride within the palace enclosure or to carry lifted umbrella. So even the prime minis ter stopped his car at the. palace gates and walked to the building. Euro peans, however, can do anything. They are privileged characters, and thus when l went to visit, mark my grandeur as the guards presented arms at the gates and I rode stlsignt up to the palace steps. Merely be- cause l was a European. Ameri- can merchants have not succeeded in India because their general attitude Is this: they wish to sell to the ma ttves like Americans sell to Ameri- cans, and the natives will not stand for it. They want to haggle and buy after the methods of their own country.
 T lived in a bungalow near the palace, and was furnished with 93 servants. One of your townsmen. O. c. Carmichael, who is the prin- cipal of the new Woodlawn High school, says he never will forget his impression of India and the shock he received upon his arrival when 1 shouted 'Boyi' and a bearded old man who looked like Santa Claus appeared. He had expected to see some spry and youthful sprinter. It was still more affecting when the old boy, saalamed and queried Mas ter calling me?' Carmichael was out there with the army Y. NJ. c. A.. and brought an introduction to ma from friends, You can imagine how wonderful it was to have a real American as guest. We had some great times"
 Mir. Wright Has Distinction
 MT. Wright has the distinction of being the only American who has had anything to do with the train ing of Indian princes. The city of Hyderabad has half a million in- habitants, being the fourth city of India. The streets in the picture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
MAY OPEN AN ARMY
 RECRUITING OFFICE

It. Col. Fred H. Bloomhardt of Camp Benning, Columbus, Ga. is in Bir- mlngham making a survey of condi- tions here as they may affect the securing of men for the United States army, with the view of shortly hay- ing a recruiting party open headquar- ters in this city.
 Formerly the recruiting service was a distinct branch of the army, but now that duty devolves upon the or ganization.
 At the present time the three near est places where men can enlist are Montgomery, Atlanta and Camp Ben ming. men desiring to join the army being compelled to go to one of these three places.
 If sufficient number of men from the vicinity of Birmingham wish to enlist to justify 1t. recruiting party will be sent here for that purpose. In order that something definite may be- learned, printed postal cards ad- dressed to the recruiting officer, Camp Benning. Ga, will be furnished free at the stamp window of the post of flee, and it is urged that any man considering enlisting will promptly call for one of these, fill in his name and address and mail 1t. He will then be notified when the recruiting de- tail arrives.
 Men living in the territory adjacent to Birmingham to whom 1t is not convenient to call for one of the postals mentioned above, are urged to also send their names and ad dresses to the recruiting officer. Camp Eenning. Ga.
 Men who have served before must enlist for three years. Those with no previous service may enlist for one year. Applicants must be be- tween IS and 35 years of age. unmar- ried, of sound body. be able to read and write the English language and without dependentA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
FOWLER SHOT AND
 BADLY WOUNDED

Luther Fowler. 2s, who resides at 232s Eleventh avenue, north, was shot and probably fatally wounded last night at the corner Of Twenty second street and Second avenue, north, at 9:30 o'clock.
 An ambulance from Lige Loy was summoned and carried the wounded man ito the Hillman hospital where his condition was reported bX hos pital attaches as being very critical. When shot, Fowler was dressed in army uniform.
 No call for officers was received at the police station at the time the shooting occurred and 1t was not un- til a report was received at the Hill man hospital that the fact became known to the police. Officers were dispatched immediately and are now working on the case.
 Fowler Is employed by the Union News company as agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27

to cooperate with the city in making this one of the most attractive parks and playgrouuds in the city
 We realize that money will be re- quired to equip this property as wa want it." said MT Harrison. but will ask for only a small appropriation at this time and develop the property gradually.
 Have Extensive Plans
 According to our present plans we will install swimming and wad- ing pool, swings, benches, sand court and a golf course. Later on we expect 10 add many other im- provements which we hope to mako this one of the most attractive parks in the south
 Tt is ideally located and wLith it's natural scenery and few improve ments will he place everyone will want to visit. in addition to enjoying the sports offered there"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
-------s------------------- DeBerniere Whitaker Dies in Santiago, Cuba

News of the death of DeBerniere Whitaker of Santiago, Cuba, was re- ceived here yesterday by relatives. Mir. Whitaker had been engaged in mining in Cuba since 1898 and at the time of his death, Sunday, he was the vice president and general manager of the Bethlehem Mining company. a subsidiary of the Bethlehem Steel company.
 Mir. Whitaker was graduate of the University of North Carolina and was considered one of the most efficient mining engineers engaged in his par ticular field. He Is survived by one sister, Miss Bessie l.. Whitaker, of Denver, Col, and two brothers. Percy D. Whitaker of Denver and V. E. Whitaker of Birmingham, who is SUI perintendent of the Atlanta. Birming ham and Atlantic Railroad company.
 Burial will take place in the fam fly cemetery in Raleigh, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
CHILDREN ENJOY
 CHIME CONCERT
First Program of Classical Music Played on Chimes
 Yesterday
By DOLLY DALRYmPLE

With the radiant December sun shine falling in golden rays. across tho newly finished tower of High lands Methodist church. which houses the chime of 1s bells presented to this church by an unknown frlond," in memory of the late beloved Bishop Mccoy, first pastor of tho church. hundreds of happy children and par ents enjoyed the first classical pro- gram presented by Nj. H. Mettee, the professional chimer from Baltimore, who has played the chime here yes terday afternoon.
 The goregeously beautiful weather the happy Christmas spirit which is still abroad in the land, seemed 10 correspond with the lovely cadenoes of the chime. as ringing from the belfry tower they sent their beau tiful message over the surrounding territory and broke upon the daylight fair like angel choruses waited from celestial realms.
 Clear as the tinkling of Christmas bells the oxford Changes" inaugur- ated the classical program yesterday afternoon, and following this came The star Spangled Banner" A few moments later hundreds of happy boys and girls recognized in a med ley many old time faVorites, songs they have been crooned to sleep with Annie Laurie.p soft and low; My Old Kentucky Home" "Old Black Joe" singing melodiously far and near.
 This medley" was quickly fol- lowed by "Auld Lang Syne," and then another medley" including Carry Me Back to old Vlrginny" and Whore the River Shannon Flows" both very appealing.
 Perhaps the prettiest selection on the program was silver Threads Among the Gold" and the most thrill ing was "over There" and Where Do We Go From Here," both ringing. swinging, lifting, swaylng.
 The program ended with the West minister Peal" amino the happy crowd of boys and girls in whose honor the program had been given.
 Two other programs remain to be given by MT. Mettee, both classical with an occasional hymn interpolated anu tHeSe pioe iahhs VIII pe plhyeu this evening at 7:30 o'clock. and to- morrow evening at the same hour.
 The program this evening will in- clude among other selections the beautiful march from Aida" the "Pilgrims' Chorus" from Tannhauserr the "Lohengrin Wedding March" and the "Mendelssohn Wedding March, and "Selections" from the Caveleris Rusticana.
 On Wednesday evening '"The Holy City" will be included in the program All Through the Night" "The Last Rose of Summer" and Home, Sweet Home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
 PATR0LMEN OF CITY LISTEN TO MINISTERS

Short talks were made to the pa trolmen of the city of Birmingham yesterday by several prominent min isters.
 The shift going on duty at o'clock in the morning was addressed by Dr. |. A. Bryan pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, and the shif5 going on duty at o'clock in the afternon heard Dr. R. w. Hendrix, pastor of the Highlands Methodist church. Dr. Robert N Simpson. pas tor of the First Christian church, preached to the men going on duty at Il o'clock last night.
 These services were held in the city hall, and in addition to the talks hy pastors, Chief Fred McDuff, w. B. Cloe, commissioner of public safety and Thomas Christian, assistant chief, also spoke briefly to the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27

rms drawing Of MT. Wrlght, made by Miss Hannah Elliott faithfully re- produces native Mohammedan long coat called "sherwani," worn with white trousers. The coat Is of wool which resembles the old-time paisley shawl. MT. Wright brought 1t with him from India.
 Do not fancy, however, that all the stores are as quaint as the ones in the picture. English tailors have set up shops for the turning out of cor- rect American and English wear.
 Talks of Far City
 MrN Wright talks entertainingly of the city of Hyderabad. the princes and Indian traditions. He says:
 "The princes for whom I was guardian were not the Nizam's sons, of which he had a great many, being possessed of 1S7 wives. They were his first cousins whom he had selected from his raft of first cousins to be his future sons-in-law. Having se- lected them, he took them away from their homes entirely, and placed them under me to be brought up in the way princes should go! Each of these boys, who were from to 24 years of age, had four personal servants, called 'Shagrid peshas. or com panions, one of whom was with his prince every hour of the day or night. These princes, or 'Sahizzadas,' lived in a special palace which had force of 96 servants. When these princes wished to have a bath, tin tubs were brought in and filled by servants, whose sole duty that was. All of the cold water was carried from a well to the bath tubs in goat skins, while bn l,ht Fat1bad it, Ia carded Standard Oil tins.
 standard oil Tins Necessary
 "The east couldn't get along with out Standard Oil tins. The people cook, bake and make ovens from them, purchasing them for 4 cents apiece. Practically all the tin uten- sils used are made from these cans, the natives buying them and turning them over to the tinsmith.
 "The average coolie makes a salary of about Is cents day. The cost of living is about 4 cents. The diet is principally rice, and when a citizen is very hungry he drinks pepper water from the boiling of hot peppers. This is substitute for meat, since meat makes internal heat, and pepper water answers the same purpose.
 Indian natives do not work as hard as Americans do. They don't have to for house rent costs only 30 cents a month. They do not wear a great deal of clothing, some of the children going entirely naked. Many Euro peaps pity them such plight, but they do not need sympathy, for they are much happier and great deal more healthy than many of our so- called civilized little folks. The men start to work in the morning at z o'clock. They knock off for two hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
EUents of Today
 in Birmingham
sso.44I. I.Ass.o7


 Jefferson Theatre--Walter Hamp- den in "Hamlet."
 Lyrie-Tkeith vaudeville and pie tures.
 LOwe's BijOu-VaudeviIle and pie lures.
 Strand-GlOrin Swanson, Wallace Reid and Elliott Dexter in Don't Tell Everything"
 Alcaznar--Pauline Frederick in "The Lure of Jade" and Blazek Twins special act.
 TrianOn Norma TaImadge in ''Eove's Redempti0n." Five Points Theatre-"Thc Ruse of the Rattler."
 Hiaito-Carpentier-D Fight picture. 70
 GaIax-William S. Hart in "White 0al1.''
 RoyaI-Feature dramn, comedy and news.
 odeOn--Seria1 drama and comedy. I'rincess-SeriaI drama and comedy. Miles School of Dancing-Dnncing mt o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
PICTURES OF WILSON
 DAM AT MUSCLE SHOALS

Large portion of double-page photogravure section of the Sunday issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatcn gives views of the Wilson dam at Muscle Shoals. One picture runs across the two pages and two other large ones show sections of the work.
 A glance at the photographs shows the work on the dam to have ad- yanced much further than Is perhaps generally known. So much of the completed form of the dam has been placed that one can easily visualize what it will look like when the gaps are closed and the water flows over the structure.
 The large picture shows the full outline of the dam as 1t now looks from shore to shore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
MOSES N. MORRIS. JR.
 TO BE BURIED TODAY

The funeral services for M. N. Morris. Jr.. who was found dead Sunday night at 4s1h South Twenty fifth street, will be held from Johns Chapel at 10:s0 o'clock this morning. The following will act as pallbearers: PalfAer Parker, Ed Norton, M. Watkins, Felix Sherwood, Robert Hewitt, and Winston Hale.
 w. T. Davis. who rooms at the address where Norris was found, and was arrested by police officials in connection with the death Is still in jail.
 Coroner J. D. Russum, who Is i'm vestigating the death. has not yet reached a verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
THEATRE PARTY FOR
 co. L, 167TH INFANTRY

Company L. 167th Infantry, Ala banra National Guard, will give a theatre party and banquet at the close of the regular weekly drill tonight. The company will march from the armory to the Lyric theatre and after witnessing the second performance will march in body to the Cafe de Paris. on Second avenue, where an elaborate banquet will be prepared.
 Capt. J. o. Moore requests that ey- cry member of this organization at tend this party and banquet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
MERCURY IS DUE TO
 CLIMB UPWARD TODAY

Warmer weather Is indicated by the weather bureau report to- day for Birmingham and Alabama. It is predicted that the tenn perature will rise slowly.
 Rain is probable on the coast. The weather has been getting milder since the cold snap of mometer registered as low as 2s degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27

were traversed daily when he was there by congiomeration of "vehi- cles" which included elephants, cam els, bullock carts, "tongas" and "ek- kas," which are two wheeled pony carts, palanquins. and six-cylinder Rolls-Royce motor cars and Fordss But a sad thing happened so far as the elephants were ooncerned-which also has It's numerous side. Let MT. Wright tell it:
 Naturally, the wives Of the Nlzam are .Purdah'-which means secluded from public gaze. One day one Of these wives had occasion to drive downtown, of course in a carriage, which was closed. Her horses took fright at an elephant, dashed through the ba2ar, upset the carriage, and cast the lady into the street, exposing her to the eyes of ths. rabble. She didn't break any bones, but she broke tho Purdah. which was worse. As a re- suit, the Nizam issued a royal order commanding that in the future no ele- phant be allowed in the streets of Hyderabad. Thus disappeared one Of the most oriental and romantic fea- lures of the city. For they were used for passenger as we'll as freight service. Since an elephant lives at least 200 years and more and eats literally bales of hay or grass week ly, there was a great problem. All the 'Nawabs kept elephants for use on state occasions. This meant they had to get rid of them. They couldn't sell them, for nobody but nobleman could afford to maintain an elephant. They couldn't kill them, and so, not knowing what else to do, with pro- testations of great love for their ruler and feelings of deep generosity to- ward him. they presented the ele plants, lock. stock and barrel, to the Nizam. The latter could hardly re- fuse to accept them, and eventually he was loaded up with about 200 ele- plants, which still remain on a farm outside the- city and eat their heads off at the royal expense"
 Natives Patient
 The greatest things MT. Wright thought the natives have learned is how to hurry, the habit of meditation which permits them to wait two hours outside a gate or door, when one might beg pardon for having kept them waiting, they look surprised and say, "Ah, 1t has been only pleas ant" and 1t has been for them.
 Another sad and yet beautiful thing is the manner in which they do not complain at conditions of life. If you speak to them of their poverty or differences of caste, they respond; "Kismet. sahib," shrugglng their shoulders and extending their hands. This means; Tt Is fate, monsieur"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
 STORM DEATHS REACH FOUR

By AssOcioted Press
 San Francisco, December 26,-The death list in the California storms of the past few days reached four to- day. Three men were killed In acci- dents caused by the wind yesterday and today the body of e fourth, be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
By MIGNON HALL

By MIGNON One of Bmngham the having w. Mex. Wright principal of the Henley school
 Having guardian India he city of Hydebad for the Mm he grew familiar with the life the natives of that and has brought pictures of interest One of the most interesting this public which Moammedans their affairs to Americans look like the apparel a This Ape-I IeraId
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-27
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. Statenent September 9th, 1921
 RRsourcoa

Loans and discounts .....$lS s14,36o.6e overdrafts ............. 2.535.Ss U. S. bonds (par1 ~ i,500.QO0.00 u. s. treasury certificates. 72A.500.00 Liberty Loan bonds . 7S5,SSA.64 State of Alabama bonds .... l00,00o.Oo Stock in Federal Reserve Other stocks and bonda ... 1,107.S92.66 Banking house ...... 250,000.0O Other real estate ........ 6,sbV.6O Interest earned not eel- leeted ..s.......''.''' So'V$"'AS h vault. ....s 7ss.gss.ss Nth bankB. S.ssO.110.1S 1T. ..:..; 100000 With Federal Reserve Blk. 2.S7A,45s.s2- 7,o6A,sba.7o
 
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 Liabilities Capital stock ............s l,5OO. 100000 Surplus and profits ..... 2.25S,429.91 Reserved for taxes .... lA6,4b1.Is Reserved fo- interest .. S2,779.6e Circulation ...,......... 1,s81,2Oo.0O Interest collected not earned ................ lAO,zAA'ea pepos{tS- Individual. .S22.I96,116.o0 Bank ..... 2.206,4 ,466.66 U. s. ..... 1As,7sb.2S Federal Reserve Blk Atlanta, Fiscal AEt. 100000 24.ss2.S6s7s,
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New-York tribune., 1921-02-26
Bonus Measure Nav
go to Senate To-day:
Passage Is Doubtful
Committee Unable
20 Agree AfterEliminating
Taxation Provisions; Wat
sonBiliActedOnFavorablv

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Sen
a.e Finance Committee failed to reach
an agreement to-day on the soldiers
bonus bill, but Republican leaders pre-
dicted that the House bill, shorn of
taxation provisions. would be Reported
tomorrow 60 the Senate. Doubt was
expressed, however, that the legisla-
tion could be passed before adjourn
ment Of Congress next week.
Though failing to agree on the bonus
b:I, the finance committee acted "a
Torahly to-day on the Watson bill. ar
other measure for the benefit OF former
service men. This bill. which has been
passed by The House, would extend
privileges Of war risk insurance and
compensation benefits.
The bonus bill caused 4 long contro-
versy to-day in the committee. Oppo-
sition to the cash bonus was led bv
Senator'S Smoot, Republican, OF Utah
and Thomas, Democrat, oP Colorado
both OF whom called attention TO the
depleted condition Of the Treasury
Senator McCumber, Republican, Norrt
Dakota, presented figures TO show that
a cash bonus would entail minimum
cost OF $1,000, 100000. The Increased
insurance plan, Senator McCumber es-
tinated, would cost considerably more
Advocates Of the cash bonus, however
argued that the funds necessary unde,
years, and that by that time economic.
would be effected which would relieve
the strain on the Treasury.
While the committee was consider
ing the legislation, food Of telegram
from American Legion posts all owe,
the country advocating The Legislation
reached Senator'S Offices.
New-York tribune., 1921-02-26
Ceorgette Cohan Souther
To Haze Sea Honeymoon
Special Dispatch TO The T,,tbu.c

PALM BEACH, Feb. 25.-AIr. and
Mrs. Jesse L. Livermoro. who gave
their boat, the Gadfy, to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Souther (Georgette Cohan).
who were married last night. for their
honeymoon, gave wedding breakfast
on board for them to-day. The guests
included the brides mother, Mrs.
band, MIR. and Mrs Archibald Mcneil
j., Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fred Zinm erman
Everett Jacobs, Mrs. Oscar Bamberger
and Mr.. and Mrs. Livormore. .dc. and
Mrs. William 2. Souther. the bride
groom's parents, are at Bellaair, where
he is going tonight to nay them d
short visit, leaving Mrs. Southcr here
with her parents.
Mrs. "A. L. Huston entertained at tea
on board the houseboat El Cavallo
Marina to-day, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward I. Stotesbury and many others
also had tea on board. Mrs. Stotesbury
has sent out two hundred invitations
Tor buffet luncheon tomorrow in
honor of MIR. Stotesbury's birthday.
New York arrivals are Ny, and Mrs.
Charles Brewster Stevens and Ray
mond Hubball, at the Breakers, and
Mrs. John W. Burial, at the Poin-
ciAna.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Townsend Burden,
Of New York, who are at the Poin-
clana, entertained at small dinner at
The Beach Club tonight
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mum gave a
dinner for forty tonight preceding
Addison MINERS costume ball at the
Everglades Cub. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wanamaker jr., Mrs. Charles Amory,
Of Boston, and William Rhinelander
Stewart, of New York, are guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Mum at their villa
New-York tribune., 1921-02-26
Commission Will Speed
Return Of Soldier Dead
Army Transport Will Sail From
Calais Soon With 3.127
Bodies

From Th- TribaRe's Washington Esrsou
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. With a
view 70 speeding up the return to this
country Of the bodies Of American dead
from France, a special commission,
headed by Colonel Charles c.. Pierce,
chief of the cemeterial division o. the
army, will sail for Europe March 5 70
make general survey OF the graves
reg stratiou WORK remaining to be done
III France.
The Geld force of the organization in
france has recently been increased and
efforts are being made 70 complete the
task OF Identification OF the American
heroes so that the immediate dispatch
OF their bodies TO this country might
be effected. An army transport carry
ing 3,i47 bodies will sail soon from
Calais.
Accompanying Colonel Pierce Will be
Charles Moore, James Greenleaf and
William NJ. Kendall, al members Of the
Commission of Fine Arts, and former
Major George Gibbs jr., a civil en-
gincer with the construction division
OF the army. The commission will
make a study Of the tour sites for
permanent American cemeteries in
France and one in England. These are
at Suresnes, on the outskirts Of
Paris; RoInagne-Sous Montfaucon, Bel
leau Wood and Bony, IN France, and
the other is located in the vicinity OF
London.
The commission of experts will per
feet plans for the development and
Identification OF these permanent
re7uc-erips