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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
Many Reservations Made
 for President Lunch
President Harding to Make Address From Raised Platform m-Guests Will Have Opportunity to View "Close-Up" of Chief Executive
 Limited Number of Reservations

Reservations for the Presidents g luncheon Wednesday, October PC, are now coming in in great numbers, ac- cording to announcement of sydney J. Bowie, general chairman of the semi-centennial committee, and with in the next few days It Is believed the full number of reservations will have been reached.
 The presidential luncheon will De held on Wednesday,, october 26, on the mezzanine floor of The Tutwiler hotel and accommodations have been arranged for 500 guests.
 Of the total number of reserva- tions, special reservations have been made for the presidential party, con- sistlng of large body, and the entire group of queens from the 67 counties of Alabama, and thetr escorts.
 With this number subtracted rom tho original reservations, there are now only & limited number left 10 the general public. These tickets Will be disposed of to the first applicants and no more will be sold after they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
COMMISSION QUIET AT FIRST MEETING
 SINCE CATACLYSN|
NorWood Car Line Franchise Pops From Obscurity and Becomes a Public Utility.
 Flowers Presented

Quiet marked the meeting of the city commission yesterday after noon, the first since the election which swept the members out of the city hall The morning conference was called off.
 The only member With semblance of smile was II. P Durruss and even his features wore a grave ex- pression during the larger portion of the meeting. MT. Burruss had the advantage on the rest of the com mission in that he knew last Tues day
 Adding to the gravity and empha- sizing the deepening gloom, Arlie Barber, who from experience knows members of the board, entered with funeral mien and sat down in the front row of seats as chief mourner.
 C. x. Wiley, secretary of the Ki- wanis club, furnished flowers for the occasion when he laid a small elus- ter of artificial blooms, tied with a black ribbon, on the desk of Presi- dent N A. Barrett. A card, bearing the inscription, Sincere sympathy to my friends, the commissioners" was attached to the flowers
 Aside from d few routine matters, the only business taken up by the board yesterday afternoon was the granting of the franchise asked by the Norwood Street Railway com pany for the construction of street railway from the ends of the present Norwood line around the boulevard to Thirty second street and Fifteenth avenue. north. I, c. Beatty of the Birmingham Realty company. which is financing the deal. appeared be- fore the board. Mir. Beatty said after the meeting that work would start about December 1.
 Arlie Barber was heard on protests in regard to paving assessments, the matter going over to a later date. Two fire plugs and five street lights were ordered installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
ITALIANS ID JOIN
 BIRTHDAY PARADE

The several Italian societies of Bir- mingham and suburbs will partici- pate in the parade held here during the emi-centennial, and will march in the full regalia of the separate orders, according to a statement mace last night by A. Geraci. secretary of the special committee appointed at a meeting held last night by the Italian branch of the Chamber of Commerce.
 place has been reserved for ap- proximately 250s of the members in the parade. according to letter written by Thomas q. Brabstoa, chairman of the committee on tine parade. and read at the meeting las. night.
 The Unione Fratellanza society Of Pratt Ci.y. the Victoria Einanual III society of EnsleY. the Regina Elena society of Beasemer, the Columbus society of Ensley, the Umbert of Sa- voy, Prince of l9edmont society and Dante society of Birmingham will take part in the parade.
 The following officers were named at the meeting last night to have complete charge of the Italian unit; T. A. Thomaslno, chairman; Vito Graffeo. vice chairman, Joseph Sch-l- lei, gre nd marshal; Anselmo 1Geraci. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
MANY STATESMEN
 WILL BE IN CITY
 WITH PRESIDENT
Cabinet Members, Senators, Governors, Congressmen, and Legislators to Greet
 Mr. Harding Here

Among the distinguished visitors to Birmingham during the semi-c tennial will be governors from six states and United States senators from four. Announcement to this effect was made yesterday at the head quarters of the stmi-centennial, and they will pointly attend the ser-i-cen- tennial celebration and the American Cotton association convention.
 Those who have signified their in- tention of being present are Cover nor Morrison of North Carolina, Gov ernor Neff of Texas. Governor Parker of Louisiana, Governor Cooper of South Carolina. Governor Brough of Arkansas, and Governor Kilby of Ala ,s-..4A,
 The. senators are Senator Gore of Oklahoma, Senator Sheppard and Sem ator Morris of Texas. Senator Brous- sard and Senator Ransdell of Louisi ana, and Senator Oscar W. Underwood and Senator Thomas Heflin of Ala bama.
 Secretary of War Weeks will be one of the cabinet members in the Presidents party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
ANNUAL BUDGET WILL BE ADOPTED
 BY COMMISSION
Complying With Five Com missioner Act, Board Makes Necessary Appropriations
 for Running Departments

Complying with the five commis- sioner act, which provides that the budget for the new fiscal year must be adopted within 30 days after the start of the fiscal year, the city commission will adopt budget at the meeting next Tuesday. !
 The same budget which was in ef- feet last year will be adopted, as the new commission will follow the rule and adopt a budget fashioned after their own ideas.
 Total estimated expenditures foi the operation of the municipal gov ernment for the year ending Septem- Der 30, 1922, amount to $37S4,952.1l The adoption of this budget Is a mere matter of form, according to in formation at the city hall, merely be- ing done to comply with the law.
 Amounts Appropriated
 Board of education fund expendi- sures amounting to $t,340,000 head the list of appropria tons under the bud get Interest on general city bonds amounting to S444,955, forms the next largest item. Fire department opera tion consumes the next largest amount, totaling $S73,140 The ap- propriation to the sinking fund forms the next largest item, amounting to $215,045.
 Unpaved streets will receive thu same amount of $120,000 for theil maintenance this year, which has been considered large enough for the needs of the city. For the police depart ment, S2S0.4S0 will be appropriated. SG0,0O0 for Library
 The library board will receive ar appropriation of $6o,000 under th' budget to be adopted by the board o' commissioners The county will b' allowed $89, 900 for assessing and col ! lecting city taxes. Appropriation tt i the Birmingham firemen's pension and relief fund will amount to $S,0O0 Under the plans of the presen | commission, several changes wer slated for the new budget. Owing t' | the fact that the incoming board ma, prepare a new budget, there will b' no attempt to introduce thes' changes it was said at the city hal yesterday. Compliance with the law is the only reason for adoption of [ budget by the present board Mex Tuesday is the last regular meeting date of the present commission, a which a budget may be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
TO LECTURE TOMORROW
William D. Kirkpatrick to Speak on
 Christian Science at Church

First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Birmingham, announces the first lee ture on Christian Science of the sea son tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the church edifice. Eleventh avenue s.nd Twenty-first street. south. The purpose of these lectures is to pre- sent true statements of the teaching of Christian Science by one who is authorized to speak and thus cor rect erroneous misstatements and impressions.
 William D. Fitzpatrick. C. s. B.. of Detroit will deliver the lecture. which is given entirely complimentary by the church. and the public is most cordially invited to be present. Alr Fitzpatrick is member of the board Of lectureship appointed by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Bos- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
GEORGIA ALUMNI
 MEMORIAL FUND
Campaign for Funds Started In State With Graham
 Perdue Chairman

Graham Purdue has been appointed state chairman for Alabama of the campaign by the University of Geor- gia to secure from it's alumni sl,- 000000 to be used as a memorial fund to the Georgia boys who lost their lives in the World war.
 The campaign began on october l and will continue until November H.. The fund will be used to build a suitable memorial on the university campus and to start an endowment fund for the purpose of increasing the professors salaries, and erecting new buildings.
 pr. Eugene Jacobs has been ap- pointed chairman of the committee for the Birmingham district, and he has named the following committee: pr. Scale Harris, Dr. s R. Benedict, Prof A. D. Smith, J. S. Wilcox, H. R. Wilcox, D. K. Mckamy, J. T. Dun lap, and John B. Knox.
 The different localities in the state will be organized for the purpose Of making thorough canvass among the Georgia alumni.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

Head of Knights Templar column then on reaching Sixth avenue will execute movement of column fours right and left until sufficient num- Der have formed double column fac- ing each other and creating lane from First Methodist chuch steps to cor ner stone, to provide arch of steel through which president and escort will pass to corner stone site. When this movement is complete. balance of Knights Templar will form double column facing each other, opers- ap space so grand lodge end fsf e. ya-s rade can pars thrguGn. h3idlng this position until other sections have pRased
 4 Every Blue Lodge Mason in Ala- oa ma N@ko can get in this parass is urged to do so, rsets EaFs is g Duplicate in numbers of cha post office corner 7teno z4aoe. Bring your apror w..n you. This is an eHa A making occasion.
 5. No autos permitted in parade. On foot exclusively.
 6. Line marshals will select such assistants as they may think neces- sary to assist in getting their sec tions lined up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

are gone, according to the announce ment
 special feature of this luncheon will be the speech to be made by President Harding, which will be de- llvered from a raised platform in the center of the meZzanine floor. The President will be so located that everyone attending the luncheon will be able to distinctly hear his talk, and will afford an excellent oppor- tunlty to those who are desirous of hearing the nations chief executive.
 Tickets will be sold, as long as they last, to the public at $5 apiece. This includes the lunch, musical pro gramme and other features of this elaborate occasion
 Reservations can be made now, and those desiring tickets are advised to secure them at the headquarters Of the Birmingham Semi Centennial, mezzanine floor of the Jefferson County Bank building, telephone Main 3O60.
 These tickets will be nontransfes- able and all checks should be made payable to Mary Hatchett and ad- dressed to the headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
JUDGE MURPHY WILL
 ADDRESS R0TARIANS

Judge s, D. Murphy of the juvenile court will talk to members of the Rotary club at their meeting this aft |ernoon at l o'clock in the ballroom of the Southern club on the work ot his court
 For a number of years Judge Mur- phy has been connected with this court and his work among the boys and girls of the county has given him much valuable information con- cerning them, it is stated. He is ex- pected to tell Rotarians some inter esting things concerning the boys and girls who come before him.
 President Oscar Wells has returned from a trip of several weeks through the west and will make a short talk. II is expected that plans will also be de for the entertainment of the Alabama football team, which plays Sewanee here Saturday, this club hav- ing signified it's intention to look after the boys and make them feel at home while they are in thee ity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
SCHOOL CHILDREN ID CAST FLOWERS
 BEFORE PRESIDENT
Fifth Avenue to Be Lined on Each Side With Young People From Sta
 ton to Hotel

The various schools in the city have been assigned to places along Fifth avenue from the Terminal sta tion to the Tutwiler hotel in the Avenue of Children" for Presidents day, according to an announcement made yesterday by Dr. c. B. Glenn, superintendent of schools.
 october PC, the day President Hard ing will be in Birmingham, Will pc given as a holiday and all school children are urged to be in their places with flags and flowers not later than S:30 o'clock.
 A solid line of Birmingham chill dren will throw flowers in the path of President and Mrs. Harding when they leave their private train and be- gin their ride along Fifth avenue.
 The following will be the lineup:
 North Side Fifth Avenue
 Twenty fourth to Twentq-third street-K ennedy, Woodlawn, Gibson. North Birmingham and Cunningham.
 Twenty third to Twenty street-Powell. Henley Acipco and seventeenth avenue.
 Junior band.
 Twenty-second to Twenty-first Street---FalrNleW, brdS HloHt' -ndtlili and Barker.
 High school band.
 Twenty first to Twentieth street Bush, Ensley High and Central High
 south Side Fifth Avenue
 twenty fourth to Twenty-third street-Robinson Barrett, Lakeview and Avondale.
 ,Twenty-third to Twenty street-Hemphill, Elyton and Minor.
 Twenty second to Twenty first street-Ullman and South Highland
 Twenty-first to Twentieth street Pratt. Baker. Central Park East Thomas. Gate City. Moore, Thomas and Vivian.
 School children will be allowed to attend the fashion show and indus- trial exhibit at Wilson Park in the big tent for half price, p cents, Mon- day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
THREE FACE TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGE
Grand Jury Indictments Deal With Many Accused
 of Theft

Three indictments charging mur- der in the first degree were re- turned by the Jefferson county grand jury in a partial report made Sat urday afternoon to Judge Richard Evans.
 These indictments have just been made public. Ed Crenshaw is charged with killing Mir. and Mrs Harry Weston at their home in Ems icy several months. ago when he Is alleged to have shot them. as they sat on the front porch at their home
 George Scott is charged with kill ing Lee Ballard by shooting him with d pistol
 Earnest Johnson is alleged to have killed Ada Block.
 Others against whom indictments were returned are as follows.
 John Henry Motley, burglary and grand larceny, buying. receiving stolen property; Charlie Williams grand larceny. buying. receiving and concealing stolen property; Ike Veitch. grand larceny, buying. re- ceiving. or concealing stolen prop erty; Walter Smith, burglary and grand larceny, buying. receiving and concealing stolen property; Ernest Self, grand larceny, buying. receiv- ing or concealing stolen property Willie Young. larceny from the per son or buying, receiving or con cealing stolen property; Nathaniel Carter assault with intent to mur- der; Cliff Curry, grand larceny, buy ing, receiving or concealing stolen property; Ivory Haynes, rape; Ivory Haynes. robbery: Charley Hester grand larceny buying. receiving or concealing stolen property. Lela Johnson. murder in the second de- gree; Jeffrey S. Marlow, grand iar- eeny. buying. receiving or concealing stolen property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
ALABAMA ALUMNI
 TO GIVE LUNCHEON
 THREE HONOR GUESTS

Alumni of the University of Ala bama and students attending the football game with Sewanee will hold a luncheon in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel Saturday afternoon at i2;3o in honor of Dr. Eugene A. Smith. Judge J. l. Mayfield and Hugo Friedman in recognition of what they have done for athletics at the col lege. l.
 All students of the university and all alumni have been urged to attend and special invitation has been given the wives, relat tiyes and friends of university students to attend.
 Borden Burr will preside and q snappy programme which includes a number of musical selections has been arranged. Due to the fact that sew eraI hundred persons are expected 10 attend the price of each plate at the lunch will be only 75 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
Events of Today
 In Birmingham

Rotary club luncheon at 1 o'clock Southern club.
 INVESTMENTS Lyric Tbeatrc--keith vaudeville and pictures.
 s.eeNv's Dijou--Vaudeyiile and pie tures.
 Majestic Theatrc-"St. Elmo." Mao docks-Park Players.
 Five Points Theatre-Dustin Far mum in "Big Happiness" and the "Million Dollar Orchestral strand-Richard Bnrthelmess In "ENperieDce."
 Trianon-sThe Truth About Illus baBds."
 Alcazar-Doris May in ..Tbe Fool fsh Age.'
 RiaIto-Nao,ni ChiIders in "A Wom- an's Loves."
 Galax--"Carniynl.'
 Royai-Fenture drama, comedy aud news.
 Odeon--Serinl drama and comedy. Princess drama and comedy Miles school of DancinG---DancfnG Grom Q to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
WOMEN TO HEAR TALK

Ralph Barrow, state superintendent of the Alabama ChiIdrenss Aid society will be the principal speaker at the meeting of the Business and Profes- sionai Women's club tomorrow even ing at o'clock in the rooms of the association in the Forbes building.
 MT. Barrow will have as bis sub ject, How the Other Half Live" Fol lowing the talk short business Ses- sion will be held. All members are urged to be present as matters of importance to the organization will be disposed of. From 5:30 to 6:30 clock d plate luncheon will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
OBSERVATION SQUADRON
 IN NEED OF MORE MEN

The One Hundred and Thirty fifth observation squadron of the Alabama national guard will meet tonight at 1897 Empire, building between and o'clock for the purpose of enlist ing enough men to complete the quota required of this unit before 1t can secure the regulation hangars and airplanes and other equipment from the government 4
 The unit was organized recently and as yet Maj. Hartley Moon. in charge of the Alabama national guard. has not entered it regularly into the national guard division of Alabama.
 Mechanics are especially desired by the unit, but any one wishing to join should apply at the above address tonight at the stated time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

engagements to entertain the visiting college men and in adopting this new feature of Birmingham hospitality,
 Distinguished Visitors
 It is known that there will be many distinguished men with the visiting teams. not only members of the col loge family, but these who have is sued from the college walls and at tained fame and fortune in the worl@
 The plan of entertaining the col loGe delegations is In accord with the spirit so frequently expressed at the various civic organization lunch . cons recently. Emphasis has been .laid on making the stranger within the gate feel at home and lot of this is under way.
 Entertainment of the visiting col lege faculties and others accompany ing the football elevens is regarded as signal expression of this spirit and forerunner of much more of its manifestation that is to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
LUCENT BROWN ACCEPTS
 VICE CHAIRMANSHIP

Eugene Brown, president of Brown Bros. & Co.,, yesterday began his of Birmingham seni-centennial general committee, following his appointment to that post by sydney J. Bowie, gen. eral chairman.
 The appointment of an assistant to MT. Bowie was occasioned by the con- stantly increasing duties of the gen. eral chairman. He readily agreed to fulfill this post at the request of General Chairman Bowie and Frs kline Ramsay, chairman of the finance committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
SEMI-CENTENNlAL CHORUS REHEARSAL

Wallace Rice, author of the semi centennial pageant, made short talk at the rehearsal of the big sem,- centennial chorus. held at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. over 50G singers from chors and choruses 4of Greater Birmingham. were gath cred and under the direction of Cor don Bricks son, rehearsed the pro- grs.mine for the centennial, and much progress was made
 The big chorus will be the musical feature of the semi-centennial pro- gramme. and it will be the biggest thing of it's kind ever attempted ia the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
JORDAN CHAPTER TO
 PARTICIPATE IN PARADE

At the meeting of the Mortimer Jordan post of the Rainbow division veterans. held Monday night, reso- iution was passed that the members of this division will participate in the parade to be held during the semi centennial celebration.
 On the date of the parade, Wednes- day. october 26. the veterans will as semble on sixth avenue, between and Nineteenth streets, at @ o'clock sharp. All members are requested to wear their uniforms and overseas cap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

Hosts will he as follows;
 Rofarinns--Alnbam October 22, November 5 and November 24. Exchange Club-Sewnnee, oc- tober 22.
 K " n I ans--VRnderbiit, NO- vember 5, md Mississippi A. and M.. November 21.
 Ciyitans-Auburn,N November IF. Community Club-Ccntre Col 1ege. Kentucky. November 12.
 The arrangements were ef- fected by the Junior Chamber of Commercc's intercollegiate com mittee, of which James J. Jack son Is chairman, in conjunction with the Interciub Council. The older clubs cordially co-operat ed with the Junior Chamber in al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
FAIR WEATHER

The local weather observer, E. c. Horton. promises fair weather and continued mild temperature for today. The temperature TOT october has been running slight ly above normal during this week with no surety or showers' though Washington says propa ble showers for the~latter part or the week, which may promise a favorable week for the semi centennial.
 In Ireland, Scotland and the Faro Islands dried seaweed IS used as Win ter feed for cattle ana nofses' II Sweden 1t is fed to swine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
The First National Bank
 of Birmingham, Ala Statement September sth. 1921

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