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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
An "Epic" Of the M0UieS
. HE FOUR HoRSEMEN OF
 THE APOCALYPSE" is

BBOT1 HE FOUR HoRsEMEN OF
 THE APOCALYPSE" is
 an "epic" of the movies; 1t ranges the whole world; it sums up in one picture an epoch in his- tory the dynamic force of it's thrill ing, majestic, sweeping brilliance radiates like the suns rays, casting thousands of myriad angles.
 "The Four Horsemen of the Apo- calypso cannot be drawn into com parison with "The Birth of a Ma tion'' except that each tells the story or brother against brother, men of the same blood despising. loathing hating, killing each other, and the Nalkyrie note of the Ku KluX Kan in the one and "The Four Horsemen" TIT the other. sounding the note of vengeance and espair-"The Four Horsemen"-Conquest. War, Famine and Death
 Much has been said about the ex- cellence of the acting, of the eX- quisite definition of the photography, it's subtly blending lights and shad- ows, it's atmospheric depth and sug- gestion of aerial space; of the fact that the production cost upward of a million dollars, setting a new mark in lavishness.
 All this is relatively immaterial, or rather too flatly material; the as- founding fact is that in the field of war play the movies have achieved an effect of grandeur, of exaItation of spirit, beyond our vainest imagi- nations.
 This may be due largely to the fact that "The Four Horsemen" has dfawn it's inspiration from novel, the work of a vigorous and untram- eled spirit, and yet such result could not have been achieved if the technical resources of the picture stage had not been also vigorous and untrammeled.
 Just to tell the story of a book of such proportions as Blasco Ibanezs The Four Horsemen of the Apo calypso" was a huge task; to catch the spirit of it was tremendous undertaking, and this has been done most efficiently.
 The late Mir. James Gibbons Bune l.er said, somewhere, something about "the pathos of distance"
 It is "the pathos of distance" that "The Four Horsemen of the Apo calypso" will stir in all those who see it, the distance which covers two years or more since the war was over, and is yet stirred with an ero- tionalism of that period that be- comee more momentous as it looms farther into the background of the calendar years.
 From the prafries of the Argentine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
NEW ORLEANS BANK
 EARNS $125,650 IN
 LAST SEVEN MONTHS
By Associated Press

New Orleans, September 27.-Snce 1t began operation seven months ago, the Federal Interna tional Banking company, the New Orleans Edge bank, has earned $125.650. according to a statement issued by the bank showing condition as of September 15
 The statement shows $30,SSs earned in commissions; S563 earned on exchange; ss.52S on interest. and $S4675 on discounts on loans. In ad- dition, the company has on hand $S4,- 632 of unearned discount.
 It reports a total of about S3,000,00O outstanding, representing loans in the financing of export shipments. di- vided as follows: $1,762,245, bankers acceptances; S22.26s in commercial paper, and in customers liabilities account of acceptances, $2,27S.90S The amount of paid-in capital is reported at $S151,00
 The report shows the company has S1,534.000 of it's own acceptances out standing, showing an increase of $S00,000 since the last statement was issued in August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
TWO SUITS FILED
 TOTAL A MILLION
Administrators Seek Huge Damage for Deaths of Two
 Men In Gadsden

Gadsden, September 27.-(Speeial) Two suits were filed in the circuit court here today by the law firm of Denson & Brown of Birmingham, for S500,000 each against the United States Tire company, corporate body, the Alabama City. Gadsden x Attalla Railway company, a corpo- rate body, and II. A. Nicely. Unica Beasley. wife of Henderson Beasley, administratriX, is suing the corpo- rations above stated for the death of her husband on October 20, 1920, when he was struck by an electric car while riding in an automobile. Arthur Martin, administrator of Frank Martin, is suing for the same amount on the same grounds. The suits claim negligence on the part of the defendants.
 Henderson Beasley and Frank Mar tin were struck by an electric car last October at the road crossing be- yond the old Elliott park and both died from injuries received. Suits for $500, 900 in two cases were filed sew eral months ago against the rail- way company and the two suits filed today are for the same amounts as the former, but include the United States Tire company and H. A. Neely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

who plays so splendidly the role of Julio Desnoyers endowing the char acter with rare sympathy and finesse, and making of 1t a real masterpiece. Any Just here is as good place as anywhere else to re- mark upon the popularity which MT. Valentino has achieved since his portrayal of the leading role in The Four Horsemen" having been cast for the title role of The Shiek" and he has also recently finished making his wonderful Armand" to Nazimova's Camille"
 Alice Terry's Margurite was rare bit of acting and her emotional scenes were quite worthy of the highly emotional character.
 Especial mention of Joseph Swik- ard as the socialist Frenchman who fled the Franco -Prussian war-the father of young Julio for the excel lent manner in which he played the difficult role.
 The Four Horseman of the Apo calypso" is an "epic" of the movies a picture made from one of the greatest war novels of the ages, whose author had the clairvoyance to see that real war is fought in the souls of contending nations, d fact which the picture as well as the book visualizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
KHAN OFFERS REWARD
 FOR BLACK SLAYER
 OF NEWPORT OFFICER
By Associated Press

Newport News, Va. September zf.-- The Ku Klux Klan has offered a re- ward of $250 for the capture Of Carlo Meekins, negro slayer of Policeman Robert DeKorte, provided ne IS brought in alive. An additional re ward of s25O has been offered by the city council.
 A majority of the several hundred men under command of City Manager L. G. Thom, who have been searching for the negro, were called off the chase last night to allow them to rest It was sai1 that forces re- rnaining afield I,.e tracing new clue, which might lead to the negro's apprehension
 Commonwealths Attornew Berk- eley and Chief of Police Campbell, issued statements last night com mending the services of men they said they believed to be members of the Ku Klux Klan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
TRIED ON WHISKY CHARGE

Anniston, September 27.-(Special.) The second days session of the Cal houn county circuit court Tuesday was featured by the trial of three young white men who were charged with having possession of whisky be- cause they were arrested last spring. by the sheriff, who had found sevs eral quarts of whisky in the vehicle in which they were riding. The de- fendants contended that they had no Knowledge of the presence of the liquor in the car; that they had no interest in it. and the lawyers for the state and the defense fought out a lengthy battle before the Jury. A verdict in the case is expected early Wednesday morning, in the meantime other defendants have been placed on trial while the jury considers the evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
WAR HERDS BODY BURIED

Moulton, September 27.-7(Special.l The body of Charlie Roberson was buried at the Rock Springs church ground Sunday in the presence of a large body of friends. acquaintances. sand ex-service men from the Mount Hope community and surrounding county. Young Roberson gave his life in the great war, November 2, 1918. His life had been spent in the Mount Hope district. Within the past few weeks others who gave their lives in behalf of the allies have had their bodies laid in the little cemetery by the Rock Spring Pres byterian church. Clyde and Joe Smith. each reared near Mount Hope. The services were conducted by the local pastor and the Presbyterian minister from Haleyville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
.PlTTSBURG STEEL co.
 PAYS QUARTER DIVIDEND
Bx Associnted Press

Pittsburg, September 27-Directors of the Superior Steel corporation or Pittsburg yesterday passed the regu- lar quarterly dividend or 70 cents share on the common stock, and de- clared the regular quarterly divi- dends of 2 per cent on the first and second preferred stocks, 1t was an- nounced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
SEND ASHES OF CHUM
 SLAYER TO CALIFORNIA
By Associated Press

New York, September 27.-The re- mains of Miss Grace Laws who killed herself after shooting Miss Mildred to San Francisco today after crema- tion here as she directed in letters, The ashes were forwarded in a hand carved marble urn. Friends of the family made the arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
rRnY pAsroR REsIGNs

Troy, September 27.-(Special)- pr. E. S. Alderman, who has been pastor of the First Baptist church for the past three years, has resigned his resignation taking effect imme- diately. The resignation was ac- cepted by the church Sunday. A subcommittee from the board of deacons was appointed to plan for the immediate future of the church, which will likely be without pastor for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
PAGE RESIGNS AS TARIFF HEAD BUT STAYS ON BODY
By Associated Press

Washington. September 27.--l Thomas w. Page. of Virginia ap- pointed chairman of the tariff com mission by President Wilson, has re- signed from the chairmanship and his resignation as chairman has been accepted by President Harding.
 Dr. Page, who is democrat, IS understood to have written President : Harding that he felt the present ad : ministration should indicate his own desire as to chairman. He remains member of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
CAPTURED IN TEXAS

Troy September -tspecial,)-- Sheriff Reeves has received tele- gram from Fort Worth, Tex. an nouncing the capture of Jeff b. Medley. Medley is charged with hay ing given Johnston brothers of Brun- didge, bad draft for car of cattle and then disposed of the cattle. The draft he gave was not paid. so Johnston brothers have not received payment for the cattle. Sheriff Reeves made an effort to catch Medley at New Orleans, but finally got him in Fort Worth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
STONE MURDER CASE
 GOES TO JURY TODAY

Scottsboro, September 27-(Specia) The case of Joe Stone. alias Joe Sticks, negro, on trial charged with the murder of Deputy United States Marsha Ed Moody here on July 25. last. is expected to go to the jury sometime tomorrow. Arguments were begun this afternoon. and will be concluded tomorrow morning. The case has attracted a great deal of interest throughout the county The negro had been held in the Hunts vile jail since his arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
HUNT MISSING YOUTH

Mobile. September 27.--(Special.)- Virgil Parker, IT, of Red Level. is 1 being searched, for by the police of this city at the request of his father,
 C. P. Parker. The missing boy left
 home last Saturday and is supposed
 to he somewhere in south Alabama
 or near Mobile. Young Parker Is de-
 scribcd as feet inches in height with light hair and fair complexion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
NAME OrTICERs MONDAY

Annfston, September 27.-(SpecialD
 The annual election of officers will be held by the city council of Annis : ton at special meeting next Mon day night, advance rumors being to the effect that caucus has already beer held, at which the names of the rev officers were placed in nomina- tion for the city jobs. The same rumor IS to the effect that some changes arc to be made in the per- sornei Of the city police department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-28
HENRY P. DAWSON TO
 SPEND WINTER SOUTH
By Associated Press

New York. September 27.-Henry P. Davidson. of J. F. Morgan and company, who is convalescent at his Long Island country home, after an operation, will endeavor to recover his health fully. during the winter at his estate in Thomasville. Ga. busi- ness associates said today. He has leased his Park avenue town house to Marshall Field of Chicago,
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
AUSTRALIAN WOOL SITUATION

The formation of the British Australian Wool
Realization Association to control the carryover of
Australian wool left unsod in the hands of the Brit
ish after the expiration of the imperial con-
tract under which the British government purchases
all exporabe Australian wool from the middle Of 1916
~ clip to June 3o 1920 at I5Hd per pound has been
completed. This carry-over wool, has already been
paid for by the British government and consists of
profits (snce the bulk Of the four clips not used by
the government sold at large advances over the
IsHd) in which Australian producers and the British
government were, under the imperial contract to share
equally. 1t is composed mainly of inferior woods.
1t expected that the association, by regulate
ing offerings of old wool in conjunction rather than
in competition with offerings Of the clip (Io2o-2
would halt or at retard the decline in prices that
was in progress when the association was formed in
January 1921 This expectation was not realized, and
late in April the director of the British Australian.
Wool Realization Association in Australia (Sir John
Hggins) announced that the entire wool industry was
threatened with catastrophe which could be averted
only by Joint regulation of the offerings OF old ard
new. wool at minimum fixed price. '' ''." ''' g.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Production.
Trade Balance Shrinks.

Net export balance foreign trade in the fiscal
year ended with June 1927, Soross64oo less than
for the 1920 year. Exports of merchandise, gold and
silver declined from ss7s4446seo for the 1910 year,
to $67os43o.8o7 for 1921. Imports of the three de-
cned from $5,4oI,7o2,348 in 1870 fiscal year to ST.,
362,342,I16 in the year just ended
Balance merchandise account in the later year
$2Ss267o27o after deducting imports of $3.667,
76o5J7 In 1920 merchandise export balance $2.-
S7o63854o, after duducting imports valued $s,238,
3s2II4 Exports declined from $8,IoS,oS8.663 to
$6sIo36s734 decrease of $I,5So,62ao2o. Imports
similarly declined $I,s7I,sS2,s77.
There was marked irregularity in price declines but
the final result covering the early fall in import
and the later deAation of export values almost
set-oH ...-
On gold movement there remained an import bal
ance Of $sIc6o2o46 after exports toalng $I3S5 ooz
On silver movement there an import balance of
$68o66o after $S2s36I7I exports Gold imports rose
from SIsos4o2oo in 1920 to $6l6r3oo4S in 1921, in
cluding $43842,Ia6 in june 1921 Exports OF gold fell
from S46647o,6o6 in 1910 to $I33,S37ooa in 1921.
Silver exports were $i7oo3726o IN $780, and $s2,-
s36,r7I' in 1921; imports, $Foaoooo54 in 1890 and
$so432y63I in 1921. 4 o. 7p 500 II. ,la' F.,
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

considered quite remote. all industries showing
signs of confidence in the situation.
As corollary to the brightest aspect for future
business it is anticipated that gradual improvement
in the rate of exchange will be experienced For some
time past the exchange market has constituted a
of and inconvenience the British trader
Its Improvement is encouraging to British interests.
BRAZIL.
According to the monthly cable from Commercial
Attache W. l.. Schurz of Rio de Janeiro, the business
situation in Brazil is still extremely serious, and pro-
posals for moratorium being discussed as the
only preventive of general bankruptcy, present COM
plications being somewhat aggravated by the presi-
DENTAL campaign which is already under way In or
der to afford relief for present conditions, special
session of the Brazilian commercial societies was held
at which the following measures were proposed to
tee of paper money and 100000 mreis Italian credit
alleviate business distress the prohibition OF the
importation of luxuries; encouragement OF national
production; the suspension of public works not bound
by contracts (work the razing OF the Morrodo
CASTILLO and the reclamation OF part of Lake Rodrigo
Freitas is already in progress) and assumption by the
government of responsibility for the liquidation of
stocks held in the customhouse by bond issues;
ARGENTINA.
Latest dispatches from Commercial Attache Edward
F. Feely of Bucnos Aires indicate that there has been
no perceptble improvement in financial commercial
conditions in Argentina. Exchange advanced 9 per
during the month and remains firm, with tend
ency however. rule higher Senor Tornqust of the
well-known banking, house, has submitted plan to
the American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina
which he believes will bring about reduction in the
rate of exchange between Argentina and the United
States
SPAIN.
The monthly cable from Commercial Attache
Charles H. Cunningham at Madrid. states that the
market is overstocked generally. Both imports and
exports decreasing; the demand is dull for inn
ported merchandise. and the stock of export COM
modties generally greater than last year for the
corresponding period Increased custom duties an
exporters find in the present staution. Olive oil
exporters find it difficult to market their products
The total imports for the first four months of 1921
valued sIs.oooooo pesetas against 4I6,ooo.ooo
pesetas for the corresponding period of while the
total exports were 252ooo.ooo against 3ss,ooo.ooo
pesetas in 1870
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

nETTER business conditions prevail in Austria
X liza. China. France. Germany and England and
conditions arc worse in the Strait Settlements
Japan the Dutch East Indies. Czecho Sovakia, Italy
Scandinavia Spain. Brazil. Chile Mexico and Peru.
according tohe monthly cable adSices received at the
Department Of Commerce from its representatives
abroad II
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
JAPANESE IRON AND STEEL.

The recent report of the financial and economic
committee appointed by the japanese government to
study the future development of the mineral produc
ton of the country, published in the Far Eastern
Review. gives the following forecast of the production
of iron and steel for the FIVE years mentioned and Of
the coal and iron required under peace conditions
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
GERMANY.
UNITED KINGDOM.

Trade Commissioner Wilbur J. Page cabled on
July 3 that general feeling Of optimism as regards
the industrial situation prevails in Great Britain The
reduction in the bank rate and the settlement Of the
coal strike have been felt already far confidence
in the situation is concerned.
AS announced in the monthly cable for May a re-
ducton the bank rate expected as soon as the
settlement of the coal strike could be reached. For
year previous to April 28 1921 it stood at per cent
The Bank of England announced reduction to oh
per cent as effective from that date Today the pre-
vailne rate is 6 per cent. Bank deposits still
manfesting healthy expansion.
The coal strike tied up all industries An almost
unparalleled situation prevailed in the United Kingdom
as result of this industrial dispute A. settlement
having sbcen reached, on a basis which gives fair
promise f being satisfaotoryto all immcAiatet con-
cerncd 80 thar the possibility OF could be
The Of 6ooooooo n,ilreis gold Ruaran-
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
AGAIN TO TALK
BUILDING COST
Contractors and Architects
Will Confer on Subject
Today
MUCH MATERIAL
AT OLD PRICES

Building contractors and architects
will confer this afternoon with the
committee on readjustment OF the
luilding trades which is holding
sessions at the Chamber OF Com
morce.
The contractors first will give the
committee whatever data II desires.
and the architects will then Join the
conference and add informatian they
possess concerning trade conditions
in the city. A general conference Of
contractors. architects and commit
tee will conclude the session.
According 10 a well known arch
.toct electric wiring. metal work, car
pentering and most mill-work may
now be obtained at the same prices
(Which prevailed in 1914. 1915 and
1915. Plumbing supplies and ce-
ment he added. still were higher in
5cost than before the war.
Next week the committee will be-
GIN conferences with representatives
Of labor workers and labor organi-
cations employed in building work
It's members express confidence that
-their report and recommendation;
will prove of much benefit to all par
ties concerned and serve as a stimu-
( lus TO the industry.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
MRS. STILEMAN MAY
GO INTO MOVIES

NEW YORK. May % Omted
Press) Mrs. Anne u. surman Of
fered mo quarter" today in her
fight with her husband. James A.
Sullmnn over his proposals for a
separation settlement.
With Sullman said TO have been
forced by associates in the financial
world TO act TO end the publicity
attending his suit for divorce. he
was In agreement with his wife ex-
cept on one OF his demands
Having agreed to recognize the
infant Guy stllman as his son and
20 the payment OF certain sum
annually. according to reports. tn,
banker siin demanded that Mrs
Sullman reside abroad for Ave years
Mrs. Stillman cmphatically refused
him that condition. Her position
was that "it is not the place OF the
Victor TO beat a retreat"
With negotiations continuing TO-
day Mrs. Stillman was in a hghtinl
mood determined not to move. 4
counter proposal said TO have caused
constornation to Sullman's adviser
was that she should accept an one
from moving picture concern. Sh'
was said TO have stated that sh'
could support herself II necessary
The prospect OF continued publicit!
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
NURSES HURT WHEN
THEIR AUTO SPILLS

Miss Norma snellenbcre. Of this
city. connected with the Delaware
tuberculosis commission and Miss
Nancy Dickorson. a Negro trained
nurse Of Philadelphia, in the employ
OF the commission. narrowly escap-
ed serious injury about o'clock yes
terday. when the automobile driven
by Miss Snellenberg. turned turtle.
near Rogers Corner below New Cas-
tlo Miss Sneuenberg sustained
severe lacerations Of the hand and
Miss Dickerson suffered D. a q ! y
wrenchod limbs. The car was prac-
tically demolished. nothing but the
chassis remaining
Miss Sncllenberg said the car hit
a stone In the road and locked the
steering gear throwing the car into
the ditch at the side Of the road
Miss Dickerson was rescued by tw,
men. who were passing az the time
| of the accident Miss Snellcnberg
who had forced her way through tn
rear curtain. and Miss Dickerson
were brought 20 the dispensary o.
the Commission. in the Fedora
/ Building. here. where DR.. J. NJ
Barsky treated Miss Snellenberg anC
DR.. Conwell Banton attended Mis-
Dickerson.
The women were returning from
a visit 90 patients. when the acci.
dent occurred.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
VERDICT OF S717.S1
AGAINST DIR. EBERT

In tho case OF John L. Malone.
trading as John l.. Malone and
Company, against Dr. Samuel y. FL
bert, a verdict for S7i7sl for the
plaintiff was given by a jury In Su-
perior Court yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Elbert had refused to pay a
balance OF the amount OF a contract
OF $4,000 for the building OF a garage
az Tenth and French streets for him
by the plaintiff. claiming that dis
coloration OF the walls was due TO
the plaintiffs failure 10 properly
clean them. II was contended by
Malone that the discoloration result
ed from the placing Of cement in
stead Of limestone mortar in back OF
the limestone which was used In
the building. He had warned that
| limestone mortar should be used
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
LOWER FREIGHT RATE
AFTER WAGE SLASH

WASHINGTON. May 25 Omitted
Press) That moves for reduced
freight rates will Immediately follow
the reduction in wages OF unskilled
labor TO be announced by the Rail
road Labor Board July was indi-
Gated by Howard Elliott before the
Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittoe today.
Elliott said there could be no re-
duction i'm freight rates until it Is
evident expenses have been reduced
enough to justify such a reduction
The expense reduction which viii
result from The Railroad Labor
Board cut Will total about 100000.
600. it was learned here today. Thi.
will mean an average cut OF 13 pei
cent in the wages OF unskilled rail.
road labor