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The star-progress., 1921-04-20
City Council proceedings

AgfaA D 4SS4s
To the Honorable Members of the
Board of Aldermen, Opelousas,
Louisiana.
Centlemeu: :-YOu are hereby noti-
fed that there viii be Special Meet
ing Of the mayor and board of alder
men ON Monday, ApTdl II, 1921, at 10
o'clock, a. M, at the council chamber
for the purpose OF taking whatever
action may be deemed. necessary III
regard to the repairing and building
OF bridges and drainage, and other
damages caused by the storm, ana 20
repeal the resolution adopted at last
meeting with reference to advertise
ment for bids for construction OF
drainage work and concrete bridges.
Very respectfully yours,
E. L. LOEB,
Mayor.
Attest:-J. ]. PERRODIN,
City Clerk.
Received the above notice on this
9th day OF April, 1921, and on the
same day and date, promptly notified
all the members Of the board in per
son.
A. L. HOLLIER,
Police officer.
Opelousas, La, April IL, 1921.
The board of aldermen met this
day in special session, pursuant to the
above call.
Present: q. L. Loeb, Mayor, presid-
ing; Aldermen Mouret, Dejean, Danel
Sicily and Clark.
All members present. Meeting call
ed to order.
Mr.. Clark, seconded by Mr.. Sicily,
offered the following resolution:
Resolution
Whereas, the public bridge on East
Landry street was destroyed by the
heavy rains of last Friday and Sat
urday; and
Whereas, the rebuilding Of this
bridge without delay Is imperative
by reason of the fact that said street
is the Main thoroughfare of the city
ard accommodates heavy traffic; and,
Whereas, there can be no delay in
the reconstruction of said bridge for
the reasons above stated, and with
out seriously affecting the public in
terest; and,
whereas, Lno Immedldb0 FeDulIuIHS
of said bridge is made necessary by
the emergencies aforesaid; therefore.
be 1t
Resolved, that the said bridge be
immediately constructed Of concrete
and that no formal bids be called for
said work
Resolution adopted by the follow
ing vote:
Yeas: Mouret, Dejean. Danel,
Sicily and Clark.
Nays: None.
Moved by Mr.. Dejean, seconded by
Mr.. Clark, and. carDied, that the re-
solution adopted at the last regular
meeting of this council, with refer
ence to advertising for bids at once on
construction OF drainage work and
concrete bridges be and the same IS
hereby repealed.
There being no further business,
the meeting was adjourned
E. L. LOEB,
Mayor
Attest:J. J. PERRODIN,
City Clerk.
The star-progress., 1921-04-20

FARM Wanted to hear
from owner of farm or good land
for sale for fall delivery. L. Jones,
Box 551, Olney, IlI.-apr 20 1t.
The star-progress., 1921-04-20
JUDGE DUPRE's EYEsIGHT
roo KEEN TO SUIT BAILEY

State House, Baton Rouge, La,
April 14.-Judge Gilbert Dupre and
Jime Bailey were discussing their
respective eye sight. The judge said
she could see a pig across the Mis-
sissippi without glasses"
The secretary of state replied, "Yes
and you can see salary raiser across
the Atlantic. New Orleans Item.
The star-progress., 1921-04-20
srockHolpERs, MEETLNe

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Stockholders Of
the Opelousas Compress Company
will be held at the office of the COM
pany in Opelousas, on Monday, May
2, 1921, at the usual hour
j. P. BARNETT,
apr 20 2t Secretary.
The star-progress., 1921-04-20

1t begins to look as if John Bull is
suffering from territorial Indigestion
caused by gluttony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18

Whereas, the mutual coop eration and assistance of all the citizens of our community would bring about the relief of these deplorable conditions; and.
 Whereas, the emergency relief committee, Col T. o. Smith, chairman, has been constituted and appointed for the purposq or devising ways and means of tre- lieving this distress.
 Now. therefore, be it resolved by the commission of the city os Birmingham:
 "GD A public emergency has arisen which demands the best efforts of every citizen in our community and that the concert ed thought and effort of our whole community and all of it's organizations'i required to meet the emergency.
 "(2) That the commission of the city of Birmingham does hereby call upon every citizen of this community to inform hmse.i of the facts and to place himself at the disposal of the emergency relief committee forthwith
 H(3) That the commission does hereby enjoin upon the citizens of this community that they forthwith take steps to meet the emergency now confronting us with effective measures, to ths end that a public catastrophe may be averted.
 "CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. By N. A. Barrett. president
 board of commission"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
ADOPT RESOLUTION
 FOR DISARMAMENT
Business and Professional Women Hear Mrs. SoIon
 Jacobs Speak

Resolutions favoring disarm ament by international agreement were adopted by the Business and Pro- fessional Women's club at It's meeting yesterday.
 This action was taken following an address by Mrs. Solon Jacobs, who recently attended a conference on the subject of disarmament In Washing ton.
 Mrs. Jacobs stated that Ss cents of every dollar collected for taxes was spent by the government for war purposes. She declared that last year the government appropriated s2 per cent of all taxes collected for war purposes which leaves only per cent to operate all other departments of the government.
 Naval armament is the biggest item in the budget, according 10 Mrs Jacobs. Only recently s495. 900. 900 was appropriated for this purpose she stated and this must be done in order to complete the 1916 naval pro- gramme. This country cannot be all lowed to become second rate in the matter of naval power and this building programme must be nam tained. Only by mutual agreement betw cen the larger nations can this be stopped. she declared, and appeal ed to each member to write the rep resentatives in Washington that dis armament by international agree ment is desired.
 She declared an accumulation of public opinion will have more weight ttan anything else. The National League of Women Voters has gone on record as favoring disarmament Mrs. Jacobs stated and it is rob able that similar action will be talk en by the national Federation of Business and Professional Women al it's convention in Cleveland
 In the drive for funds for loca. relief the organization win be re- sponsible for the Brawn-Marx corner prring the two days the drive is on volunteer workers are requested lo give one hour cf their time to this work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
PRISONER ALLEGES
 |NHUMAN NEGLECT
Wants Damages-Sustams Broken Leg While Serv-
 ing Out Dollar Fine

Letters asking that the board of revenue appropriate damages for John Cooper, negro, were filed 'Pith the board yesterday by attorneys for the negro. According t, the allegations, the Cooper negro received inhuman treatment while a prisoner at the Bessemer convict camp, where he was serving sentence upon faliut. to pay fine of 31 assessed against him, following his conviction of vagraney in the Jefferson county court ot anis- dcmeanors.
 It is alleged that while working of the county roads he was put to digging a ditch witn bail and chain attached to his les. While working there the letter stated that the ditcn caved in on him breaking his ankle ard he was removed and allowed to lie on the ground until the other con victs returned to camp several hours later.
 II was charged that he received practically no medIesl attehtion for sn days until his fine was pad by his wife and he was released. As result of this inattention. t i3 claimed, he was permanently injured Tie claim was taken under advise rnent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT REDUCES FIRE LOSSES

Additional fire fighting equipment has reduced fire losses in Birming- ham during the last eight months ap- proximately sso,ooo, according to fig ures compiled by John H. Taylor, commi ssioner of public safety. This shows decrease of about 12 per cent compared with the same period a year ago.
 Total fire losses from October, 1919, to June l. 1920, was s645,211. Fine loss from October l. 1920, to June |. 1921, was s5S9.212
 When the new alarm system is ir- stalled and the department is in the new station, expect an even greater decrease in losses" declared MT. Tay- Tor, yesterday. Twelve new pumps, the new water tower and the aerial ladder have been in use during the last eight months This added equip ment is responsible for the decrease in losses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,
Statement April 2sth. 1921
 RESOURCES.

Southern club annual barbecue Leave club at 1Os30 o'clock. Community club luncheon at 12.3c o'clock-Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Majestic-"The Forgotten Son.n Lyric-Kefth vaudeville and pic- lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudevilIe and pic- lures.
 strand-William DeMfIle's ~what Every Woman Knows" AIcaznr--Ben Turpin in sennett's "Home Talent"
 Trinnon-"The Face at Your Win dow"
 GnIax--Marion Davies fin ~Buried Treasure."
 Royal--Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon--SeriaI drama and comedy. Princess--SeriaI drama and com- cdy.
 East Lake--Bathing and amuse- ments.
 West Lake-Bathing, dancing and skating.
 EdgewooA Park-Bathinx and dancing.
 Baseball. RicIwood Park, s,30 o'clock. Birmingham vs- Atlanta. Miles School of Dancing-DancinE from to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18

Seventy five representatives from the hospitals of the state met at the Birmingham lntirmary yesterday afternoon and formed tho Alabama State Hospital association.
 The meeting was called to order by Dr. w. c. Gewin. who was apr pointed temporary chairman Mss Helen Mclean, registered nurse, was appointed temporary secretary. Rev. T. B. waites, on behalf of the city. welcomed the visiting representa- lives.
 pr. ]. A. warde addressed the gathering on Case Records: The.r Value and By Whom Best Taken" He was followed by pr. B. l.. Wyman, who spoke on the necessity of hav- ing state hospital association. MT. Ben Price spoke on the designing and construction of hospitals
 Short talks on the value of hos pital association were made by pr. H. A. Harris, of Ensley, and other representatives present who empha- sized this value especially in regard to hospital fees, nursing standards and fees. and other related subjects.
 The following officers were elected for the new associations President. Dr. w. c. Gewin. Birmingham; first vice president, Dr. W. A Rails. Gads- den; second vice president, Dr. H. X. Harris, Ensley; secretary, Miss Helen Mclean, R. N, Birmngham; treas urer. Miss Dewitte billiard. R. N. Mobile.
 The following trustees were sc lected: Dr. B. l.. Wyman, Brmius-3 ham: pr. Cary Moore, Taliadega; pr R. A. Martin. Pell City; Dr. w. M, Carmichael. Fairfield; pr. J V. Ray, Andalusia; Mrs. E. E. Golightly, R. NJ Birmingham; Mrs. C. J. Terry, Mo- bile.
 It was decided that the next mcef- ing of the association be held in Birmingham, in April, at the same time the State Medical association is holding it's annual meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
HOOPER GUEST AT
 FAREWELL DINNER
Local Credit Manager to Leave for ChiCago-Re-
 cipient of Gift

Officials and employees of Love well dinner a the Southern club last night to Walter Hooper, who has held the position of credit manager with that concern for the past 2S years
 MT. Hooper Is leaving his position with Loveman. Joseph & Loeb to take charge of similar position with a large Chicago clothing store. He is expected to take charge of his new duties within the next week.
 M V. Joseph, president of Love- man, Joseph & Loeb. was toastmas- ter at the banquet, and in his open ing remarks referred to the effl- cient work that MT Hooper has ac- complished during the many years he has been connected with the To- cal business house
 Leo Loeb and Joe H. Loveman and other officials of the organization made short addresses, praising the work of the credit manager, and wishing him the best of luck in his new venture.
 Toward the conclusion of the ban quet, Mir. Hooper was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain, the gift of the employees and the heads of the various departments. In accepting the watch and chain Mir Hooper stated he valued the friend ship that had prompted the gift more than the gift itself, and that his connection with the store and his association with the employees had been one of the most pleasant periods of his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
TRAFFIC IS MENACE TO SCHOOL CHILDREN,
 CLAIM OF CITIZENS s

Traffic menace to children of the South Highlands school, occasioned by automobiles and other vehicles passing up and down Twenty first street. between Magnolia avenue and Tenth avenue, south, will prob ably be eliminated through the agency of th8 city commission.
 Closing of the street between these two intersections is before the commission as committee of the whole, following visit from dele gation of South Highlands citizens to the city hall yesterday after noon.
 It was pointed out that Twenty first street, between Seventh avenue, south, and Tenth avenue. south, car ried a very steep grade. Possibil- ity of it's improvement is limited 1t was admitted Closing of the street, linking Magnolia park with the play ground and school grounds would work little hardship; there- fore. it was said.
 Removal of the South Highlands fire station from it's present location will be brought before the commis. sion later. the delegation stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
Proclamation Issued Or
 7,he Relief Of Unemployed

Every citizen in Birmingham i' urged to assist in the work of the emergency relief committee, headed by Col. T. O. Smith, and to contribute to funds for the relief of sufferius families in the city in a proclama tion issued yesterday afternoon by Dr. N A. Barrett, president of the city com mi ssion.
 The proclamation follows:
 Whereas, the economicf de- pression and period of deflation through which the whole country is now passing has brought about a serious and deplorable condi- ton of unemployment in our city and community, and
 Whereas, after a careful in vestigation it has been deter mined that large numbers of in- dividuals and families are, by reason of these conditions, desti- ute and wholly without the pos sible means of improving their condition; and
 Whereas, it has been shown that babies are without food and nourishment and are suffering starvation in our midst; and.
 "Wherens, it has been found on investiga ton that unless definite and vigorous measures are adopted to relieve the situation, large numbers of our people will suffer starvation. sickness anu possibly death. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
CITY ID OPPOSE
 FARE INCREASE ON
 STREET RAILWAYS
Legal Department Instructed to Fight Increased Rates Before Public Service
 Commission

Official opposition to the pro posed increase in street car fares was voiced yesterday afternoon when the city commission unanimously adopted resolution directing the legal department and the special attorney to proceed by injunction to prevent the Alabama public serv- ice commission from putting into effect any increase in rates in the city of Birminham.
 The attorneys were instructed to use any and every means available to block the increased rates. The city ent on record as being opposed to an increase at the present lime and ! declared that it would be opposed with every possible means.
 Forney Johnston. special attorney. will lead the city's legal fight, as sisted by Walter Brewer, assistant city attorney, and Fred c. Moore city attorney. Mir, Johnston and MT
 
 the case before the public service commission June 2S. Commissioner J. Ellis Brown, head of the depart ment of public utilities, will prob ably attend the hearing in Montgom- cry also.
 Lee C. Bradley receiver for the Rirming lap Railway Light and Pow CT company, whose methods of ad | r'inistering the property were sub jected to considerable criticism by Forney Johnston, special city ,egal aovisor, in q formal statement issued Thursday night, was not prepared to comment nthe city's statement last night. He was undecided as to whether a statement answering this one would be issued by him before the hearing is called in Monfgomery
 Attitude Of men working for the company toward reduction in wages IS unknown Developments in the situation are hardly ex- pected before the hearing in Mont gomery. Then cards Of both sides W III be laid on the table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
CIVITANS TO ASSIST
 NEAR EAST CAMPAIGN

Birmingham Civitans yesterday afteynoon agreed to assist the Near East Relief campaign which will be launched in Birmingham next week. after stirring speech had been made by Miss Gertrude s. Parson. relief worker recently returned from Armenia and member of the na- tional board of Near East Relief A ornament committee to assist in the campaign. with E. M starnes as chairman was appointed
 Weather Observer Edgar c. Hor- ton regaled the Civitans with some scientific explanations of the present drouth. pointing out the atmospheric conditions responsible for the phenomenon. Special stunts and musi- cal features were offered by var.ous memb bers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
-----------------@s'-------- FAIR AND WARMER

At the hottest period yester- day the mercury registered s2 de- grees in the shade bringing che record up to 25 days since it has failed to register at least 90 de- grees
 E. C. Horton, local weather oo- server, reports many people are asking him if old Jupiter Pluvius hasn't turned his back upon Bif- mingham, and the weather me Il himself can see no relief in sight for his forecast for the next e4 hours is fair and continued warm CT.
 Cities and towns around aad near Birmingham continue almost daily to report good showers but with the exception of few lignt showers during the past few days the Magic City is practically rain less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
ANNUAL BARBECUE
 SOUTHERN CLUB
Members and Friends tt Spend Day at the "0Ie
 SWimmin' Hole"

Eight hundred and eighteen mem bers Of the Southern club and their guests will leave this morning al 10 o'clock to spend the day at the "'ole swimmin' hole" on the Cahaua river, miles from Birmingham The list of reservations was closed early yesterday. according to Clar- ence Lloyd secretary of the club
 Members of the club with cars not filled are asked to come by the clul to pick up members who do not own cars. In going to the scene of the barbecue, cars will find the road best by way of Twentieth street or Twenty fourth street The way IS posted all along the route, MT. Lloyd said
 Arrangements have been made with the city to have a traffic officer 70 direct parking of cars on the grounds The road Is in good condi- tton. with the county rescrapins ths surface all along the way
 Three service cars of the Birmins ham Automobile club will asst st members who happen to have trouble with their machines today. One car will stay at the river. while the other two will ply the route to aid unfortunates who have failed by the wayside.
 Dressing tents with floors have been provided and q new spring board has been set up. Tables for the barbecue have been placed in q grove on the river bank.
 Special western meats have been selected for the barbecue, which was scheduled to 80 over the fire early this morning. All the side dishes known to a barbecue will be provid ed. with Mexican chilli, Brunswick stew and other delicacies among those which will be on hand.
 Plans have been made for an all- day nicnic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
MRS. RUFUS )HAG00D
 CALLED TO REWARD

Funeral services for Mrs. Rufus H. Hagood. last surviving child of the late William A. Walker and Cor rilla Porter Walker, who died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the res. idence, 3t2 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock.
 The family of the deceased WAS one of the early pioneer residents of Elyton and did much toward the early building of the small commit nity which later brvadened into Bir- mingham. She was born in Elyton and married Rufus H. Hagood in 1866. She was 73 years old at the time of her death,
 Her death came only three day 8 after that of her son-inlaw, l.. k. Terrell, with whom she resided. Due to her weakened condition and her advanced age. she was never told of his death Brothers and sisters of the deceased who proceeded her In death and who also did much towards the tupbuilding of Brmin gham were: William A. Walker, Mrs. John c. Morrow. Mrs James C. Long, Mrs Thomas S. Smith and Miss Margaic ct Walker.
 The deceased is survived by her husband. three daughters, Mrs. Cora H. Bethea. Mrs. Margaret H. Terrell and Mrs Laura H. Alexander, two sons. Robert w. Hagood of Port land. Ore. and Dr. Rufus Fl. Hagood, Jr, of Honolulu, II. l.. 20 grand children and one great grandchild
 Dr. J. D. Hunter, assistant pastor of the First Methodist church, wall officiate at the funeral services this afternoon. He will be assisted by Dr. ]. C. Morris. former pastor. ana Rev. B., I, Waites of the Walker Me : morial Methodist church.
 The following nephews will act as pallbearers: Jack B. Smith. Frank Walker Smith, Hugh Morrow, Dr. s. l.. Ledbctter. Jr.. Judge William NJ. Walker. Dr. A. A. Walker. Dl'. W. w. Long and J. c. Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
Sundays Age-Herald Will Giue Details
 About Unemployed

Actual contact with conditions among suffering unemployed families within the corporate limits of Birmingham, one case being within a stones throw of the courthouse, will be de- scribed in tomorrow mornings issue of The Age Herald by II. w. Schaefer. member of the reportorial staff. Mir. Schaefer will tell about these families and their sufferings.
 He has also taken several pie lures of types which are to be found in these families. These will also appear in tomorrows Age Herald, with names deleted for obvious reasons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
SALVATION ARMY
 DRIVE TO CONTINUE

Members of the Salvation Army community advisory board, headed by Dr. Percy Woodall, held meeting yesterday afternoon at Salvation Army headquarters to report progress in the campaign for s20,000 to carry on relief work in Birmingham the wear round. Subscriptions to date total $I,500. it was announced.
 The campaiagn will be continued until the amount set as a goal is reached. w. ". NJ. Robertson. Jr., chairman of the finance committee. announced yesterday. Petitions still out are being followed up. and the organization intends to keep going untif the objective is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
s56,0OO NEW BUSINESS

Two corporations were filed r. the probate court yesterday with an az giegate authorized capital stock or S56.O00.
 The Siephenson- Bernard, R<alty company was incorporated with a capital stock of s50.vt0. Officers are o. L. Stephenson, rresident: H. O.. Bernard. treasurer and H. B. Trip ley. secretary.
 The Irondale Development company has an authorized capital stock of $6.000. The new firm will begin ous- mess with $2.000 paid in. Brewer Dix on. president; k. E. Cooper. vice pres ident. and J. ". Dickson, secretary and treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
ANOTHER BAND FORMED

Three months ago a band was or ganized at the Sloss- Sheffield by rroducts plant at North Birmingham These men have been working faith fully, and Monday evening will make their appearance giving programme on the lawn at the plant.
 The most interested supporters O. the band have been the officials O. the plant. who win attend this frs, concert in body. The entire per scnnel Of the plant and their families have been Invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-18
OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC

At it's meeting yesterday the board Of revenue received request fron the Birmin sham Automobile club 10 have automobiles of suburban lines parked on Eighteenth street instead of in front of the court house. It was stated in the letter that large number of busses and other automo- piles are parked on Third avenue and obstructed traffic for automo- piles by not allowing sufficient space between the curbing and the street car tracks. It is pointed out that there is more room for parkin l. busses on Eighteenth street.
 Busses running between Birming- ham and Warrior, Flat Top, Bess:e mines Bradford mines. Mt. Pinson. Leeds and other points in the county park in front of the courthouse and the county building was used as a starting place.