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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
NO DONATIONS FOR
 DESTITUTE MINERS
Welfare Department Receives Nothing in Course of Day
 for Needy People

Practically no donations for relief Of partment at the city hall yesterday. This is the official vehicle for temporary re- lief pending operation of the relief or ganization under way by the civic as ncciations
 Dr. Walter S. Brown, head of the well fare department, says the situation is acute with 200 cases requiring immediate attention.
 Rrigadier Simonson of the Salvation Army says the army is caring for 70 families, embracing several hundred per- sens. He and Dr. Brown are trying to work out a plan of cooperation.
 Dr. Brown calls special attention to the systematic character of the conduct or the welfare department, where there is To overhead expenses, and funds and other form of donations for relief go for relief altogether and alone.
 J. L. Clemo secretary of the Alabama division of the mine workers union, is forwarding questionnaires to the mine locals seeking to ascertain exact data as to employment. The object is to secure employment for those in the most urgent need.
 The civic organizations committee eX- poets to name an official treasurer and make arrangements with the authorities for dispensation of such relief donations as it receives.
 Appeals from the mine locals to Gov ernor Kilby continue to be forwarded Among the latest are those from Drfton. Palos, Porter, Bessie and Adamsville. They all aver extreme need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
OFFER TIE MARKET
 HEAWP|PE ORDERS
Large Cities Starting Improve mentS as Business Con-
 ditions Improve

A large tonnage of water pipe is seek ing to place itself.
 Detroit, Mich. is in the market for 2,- GOO tons
 A St. Louis water company is making inquiry for 5000 tons of 24-inch pipe, and it is understood, will later require a large tonnage of smaller sizes for con- nections.
 An inquiry is current for 125 miles of 2o-inch pipe at Key West, Fla Accord ing to trade journals this will embrace 5000 to 5000 tons.
 Dispatches from the Chicago pipe sales headquarters are to effect that the Ma tional Cast Iron Pipe company Bir- n.ingham, booked 1,000 tons for Akron, O., and 600 tons for Toledo. The United States Pipe is reported to have received orders for 1000 tons for Canton. o.
 Detroit rejected all recent bids for 27,0O0 tons, according to latest advices. Prior to that it was reported that 5000 tons went to steel pipe makers, a surprise to the cast iron pipe interests It is taken for granted that Detroit will ask for bids again in the near future.
 Report was to the effect that s47 50, Birmingham base, was bid on the entire Detroit order, with $53 for portions.
 The iron market has displayed a strong er tone the past few days with greater inquiry for larger tonnages, one being 1000 tons.
 It is generally believed in the trade that large tonnages of water pipe will soon be placed. That will call for large consumption of pig iron.
 Birmingham base for pig iron is Sx, with at least one interest asking s2s for car lots,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
RED-HEAD CLUB ID
 HELP DISTRESSED
Gay Meeting Held Last Night, But the Members Have
 a Purpose

Brmingham's sons of Titan, num- bering now over 100 gathered last night in the private dining room of the Tutwiler in celebration of their first initial get-together banquet.
 Among the speakers at the sorrel- tops affair were Senator Watt Brown of Ragland, author of the bill just passed by the legislature for the es- tablishment of trades school for boys at Ragland, and Clark Williams.
 The order of the evening was pep and good humor. Every man present oI.tended his hair was the reddest, until finally a vote was taken. Each man voted for himself. It was left to the trio of ladies present to decide, and this failing flip of the coin settled the dispute. John B. Ingram won the decision.
 "Ostensibly social club" explained Dr. Page Reed it's president we have in mind more serious things There is relief work needed in the city just now. We hope to aid in this Doing for those who are in need of help will be part of our policy
 Following this statement a motion was offered and passed that every member donate $1 toward the s25,000 needed before the work can be started on the construction of the training school at Ragland. The club invites every red headed man in the state to join in this contribution.
 Friday night next the club will meet again in the lobby of the Civic Asso- citation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
ANNOUNCE ENTRANTS
 FOR BALLOON RACE

Entries for the national balloon race to start from Birmingham May 2I were announced in New York last night by the Aero Club of America in an Associated Press dispatch.
 The three winners will earn the right to participate ~n the interna- tional race for the Gordon Ben nett cup to start from Brussels, Belgium. in SeptemOcr. The en- tries follow;
 Royal F. Donaldson, pilot of the City of Birmingham. assisted by W. K. Robinson of the University of Illinois.
 Wade 1T. Van Orman. pilot of the City of Akron, with Willard 0. Si- berlinE as hide. This balloon iS sponsored by the A-srOn Chamber of Commerce..
 J. s. McKibben, pilot of the St. Louis No. !, assisted by H. E. Honeywell. Clayton, Mo.
 Ralph UpsOn, New York, pilot, winner of the international event in 1913, with P. C. Andrus as aide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
BAPTIST REVIVAL DRAWS b|G CROWDS Many Churches Said to Lack Room for All Who
 Come

Tn connection with the Baptist city, wide revival being held in the g churches in the Birmingham district Family Day" will be observed Sunday afternoon.
 Services will be held at the First Bap- tist church at 3 clock and every family of this denomination is being urged to attend. Dr. J. A. Scott will preach on The Home" This sermon is given by request in every city where the revival campaigns have, been held, it is stated, and was put in pamphlet form in Char Iotte, N. C., at the request of the con- gregation
 Large crowds are attending the serv- ices at every church in the district ac- cordng to reports made at the central meeting yesterday morning At many Of the churches it was stated that the crowds were being turned away and many additions to the church are being reported.
 w. F. Frazier of Springfield, Mo, preached at the Ii o'clock service yes terday and a solo was sung by S. J. Spencer, a duet by j. w. Jelks and F. S Rowland while several numbers were given by the Southern Baptist uuartettc.
 At the service this morning H. T. Stevens of Greensboro, N C., will spealc on Personal Work"
 The Docena Baptist church has come into the campaign and the services are being conducted by A. V. Reese. Rev Glover is pastor of that church. which is the latest addition to the revival cam- paign.
 This revival work is not only among the white churches but also among tho negro Baptist churches in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
CLUB WOMEN ARE
 EXCHANGE GUESTS
Entertaining Talks Made By Men and Women at
 Club Luncheon

Forty officers and delegates to the state. convention of the Alabama Fedora tion of Women's Clubs were guests of the Exchange club at it's meeting yesterday afternoon in the ballroom of the South ern club.
 Judge Hugh A. Locke, president of the organization, presided in his usual clever style and called upon Mrs. J. F.. Frazier to introduce the officers of the organ ization. This she did. and each ex- pressed pleasure and appreciation at the honor conferred upon them by the club.
 Mrs. Thomas E. Kilby won the ladies' prize, & crepe de chine handkerchief, do- mated by w. T. Warren. In presenting the gift he made a brief talk reading an appropriate and original verse. The men S prize, a gold pencil, was awarded to Rush Hess. It was also donated by MT. Warren Mrs. Brevard Jones of Mont gomery made a brief talk, stating that the federation feels that it belongs here, as it was first organized in Birmingham.
 An interesting and entertaining feature was the talk, Why l Will Not Allow My Husband to Join a Luncheon Club, given by Mrs Kenneth Charlton. The reasons given were numerous and very humorous, and she was interrupted on several occasions by bursts of applause. Leon c. Bradley responded, telling Why l Will Never Let My Wife, If 1 Ever Have One, Join a Club" MT. Brad ley handled his subject in forcefui and clever manner and married men on all sides were saying, Tt is hard to believe he is unmarried, for he seems to have perfect understanding MT. Bradley de- clared that clubs were the clearing house for information to be used against men. Both of these humorous talks were great ly enjoyed.
 An enjoyable stunt was furnished by Percy Rosenberger, inpersonating ne- gro mule driver speaking over the tele- phone to his employer. Some amusing hits on local members of the clubs were scored by him.
 Music for the occasion was furnished by Harold Veo and. his jazz orchestral In addition, MT. Veo gave several violin solos, which were greatly enjoyed.
 Doraldino was introduced and received an ovation.
 Before leaving the women guests of the Exchange club gave rising vote of thanks to the young men composing 1t for the pretty courtesy extended them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
STUDENTS FINISH
 INSPECTION TOUR
University of Alabama Engi- neer Class Visited Indus
 trial Plants Here

After visiting various steel plants and other iron industries of Birmingham for the past three days the undergraduate University of Alabama mechanical and electrical engineers left the city today to resume their scholastic work at Tus- ealoosa.
 The unit was here under the engineer ing organizations of the city, and accom- panied by Dean Davis of the school of engineering. A welcome was given them by all the plants visited. The process of the manufacture of finished steel, from the casting of the pig to the output Of rate, was thoroughly and minutely ex- plained,
 Having had two days in the plants the party was rendered a banquet in the com pany's dining rooms Several of the res ident electrical and mechanical engineers delivered instructive talks.
 The visit proved of exceptional interest, was the consensus of opinion of the stu dents They expressed their appreciation for the hospitality showed them by Bir- mingham industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
WITNESSES APPLY ID SHERIFF FOR
 JAIL PROTECTION
Men Who Are to Give TeSti- mony in Case of BivenS Kill ing Granted Quarters By
 the County

Written applications have been made to Sheriff Chris Hartsfeld by Lloyd Little and Henry Wickware, material witnesses in the case in which Charlie Milligan and William B. Neville are charged with murder of John Bevins, requesting they be allowed to remain in the county jail until these cases are disposed of.
 They give as their reason for this request the fear of assault or other violence. The men were allowed to go into the county jail by the sheriff.
 Little is alleged to have been in the wagon with Milligan and Neville at the time of the shooting, while Wick ware was walking from work with Bivens when the latter was killed. Several shots were also fired at Wick ware. It is alleged that Milligan, Neville, Little and Dave Lattimer were returning from a meeting of striking miners when the shooting occurred. Since the coroner's inquest where abouts of these witnesses have been unknown to anyone except the solici- tor, until they appeared in court Mon day afternoon.
 Dave Lattimer. who was arrested at the same time Milligan and Neville were. was again arrested Monday aft ernoon on warrant sworn out by Emma Milligan, wife of Charlie Mil ligan, charging him with complicity in the murder of Bivens.
 The motion of John Altman, attorney for the defendants, to require the sheriff to produce in court yesterday afternoon a number of jurors sum moned for service and who failed to appear Monday, the returns on their summons being marked not found, was granted by Judge William E. Fort According to the charges of the at torney, the men were in town and could be found by the exercise of proper diligence on the part of the sheriffs force. The addresses of a number of those on whom mot found returns had been made were given by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28

The Aero club was informed to- day that there also would be three entries from the army and one from the navy.
 Possibilities Of international complications in connection with the race were looked into by club officials. The Ottawa mir board has been asked what rules and regulations would govern Amer jean fIiers should their balloons drift into Canadn. It is thought bond may be required to insure the return of the flying craft to this country.
 Similar complications, it was pointed out. might arise during the international event, which will start from Brussels. The course of the wind, it wns said, probably will take the ballOOnists toward Germany and Russia, and the officials of the race are un- derStoOd to have addressed notes to diplomatic representatives of the two countries. tO try to insure safe return of the contestants and their crafts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
Main 52sO

John w. Sibly. sales manager of the Birmingham Clay Products company, has brought back from a recent trip to Florida a contract for brick for @ St00o0G0 hotel to be built at orlando
 The job calls for s00.000 brick 10 be furnished as the units of the building are constructed, The first unit is to go up at once.
 The building brick plants whcih closed down temporarily after a brisk run. will renew operations May 1" said Mir. Slbley. The prospect is all together much improved and the in- quiry for building brick has increased. Florida is especially wide-awake.'
 Speaking of Florida Mir. Sibley said; There are two counties in that state which spent GOO each for hard roads, brick and cement Each of these counties reports $2O,ooo,O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
FA|RF| F|ELD IS QUIET
 FOLLOWING ATTACK
Lynching Parties, Made Up of Negroes, Lost Nerve Be-
 fore Deputies

With their temper still aroused, negro residents of Fairfield yesterday about noon held mass meeting to plan further what course they should follow after the unsuccessful attempt about 8 o'clock Tuesday night to storm the jail at Fair field and lynch negro man whom they declare assaulted an eight-year-old negro girl early Tuesday morning.
 All the details of the attack only came to light yesterday when R. J. Pate, a member of the Fairfield police depart ment, told higher police authorities of whad had occurred the night before.
 He said he was guarding the jail alone when five negroes entered, drew their guns on him and demanded that he hand over the keys to the jail. They had the drop on him, he declared, and he could do nothing.
 About the same time, Chief Anthony and George Alexander of the department, returning from a call. quietly slipped up behind the negroes and got the drop on them with their guns before they could move.
 lHe negroes, tHtn Dduif tfiEhleHtu. bS- gan firing and the ficers-immediately returned the fire. Officer Alexander was shot three times, but they are only flesh wounds and he is reporttd to be rest ing comfortably. Champy Green, one of the negro members of the attacking party, was killed on the scene almost in- stantly. The other four member of the attacking party made their escape.
 There was some confusion among the residents around Fairfield Tuesday night. Several different stories of the at tack were circulated.
 At late hour last night additional guards were placed around the jail fol- lowing the mass meeting of negroes. Chief Anthony says he hardy expects any further trouble, but will be prepared for if should if occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
HAS SINTERESTSHERE

c. H. Huston of Chattanooga, who has been nominated assistant secretary of state, has interests in Birmingham. He is president of the Mayberry Automobile Equipment company, 4O9-11 Twentieth str eet south, wholesalers.
 Thomas Mayberry is general manager and treasurer of the companyl
 Mir Huston led the campaign for MT. Harding in Tennessee and his general ship in that campaign has been accord- ed the major portion of the credit for shifting Tennessee into the republican column. Incident to his Birmingham bus mess connections it is expected that MT. Huston will visit this city from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
COMPLETE HEARING
 IN LAWSON CASE

Hearing of the case of Charlie Law son, negro, charged with robbery, was completed last night before Judge Fl. r. Heflin III the criminal division of the circuit court.
 Arguments were concluded yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and court ad- Journed util 7:30 o'clock last night when the court delivered the charge. Following the charge the jury took the case and a verdict is expected this morning
 Lawson is charged with robbing +. A. Munkus of $125 on the Green Springs road several months ago. This case was tried once before, but the jury being unable to agree a mistrial was returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
SALES S5O1,0O0,
 REFLECT OFFICERS
Birmingham Realty Company JubiIant Over Prosperous
 Year of Business

The Birmingham Realty company ex- pended during the past year in providing new homes for purchasers of company property $21330S and for street improve ments, repairs and buildings erected for renting, $97, 900.
 Sales of property for the fiscal year ending March SI were s5o1 900, and in- come from rents and other sources $14l,- S13. Regular dividends of Ss47, 43S were paid. Assets of the company are valued at s, 42S, 600.
 At the annual meeting held yesterday old officers were reelected. They are: Henry Carse, New York, president; l. C.. Beatty, Birmingham, general manager; L. M Meriwether secretary and treas urer; B. B. Meriwether chief engineer; H. L. Chisolm, assistant treasurer.
 Directors are Messrs. Carse and Beatty, John M Caldwell, NJ. V. Joseph, John London, R. A. Terrel and William Wood ward.
 In the annual report of the president attention is directed to the company $ building of Simplicity homes last year, 60 of which were erected and, the report says "have been sold to satisfactory and satisfied purchasers. The management feels that not only has the company rrofited, but the city of Birmingham has likewise profted by making it possible for these purchasers to secure the be- ginning of desirable home in the best residential sections of the city.
 Street improvements on the Forest park property were completed and most of the property improved has been sold.
 The report makes special note of the steady outgo of steel products for export from the Birmingham district mills on ships made of Birmingham steel from Mobile, the increased and advantageous use of the Warrior river with it's lower freight rates and the completion of the pressed steel car plant of the Chickasaw Shipbuilding and Car company, which Is to start regular operations May 15.
 Developments in Fairfield. Ensley and other suburban sections are optimsti- cally referred to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
WOODEN CIVTAN
 CLUBS ON ROSTER,
 FIFTY FOR JUNE
Organization Started in Bir- mingham Spreads Over Coun- try-InternationaI Meeting
 Here June ' and 8

The office of the secretary of the International Association of Civitan clubs, in the First National bank building, is one of the busiest places in the city today. The corps of ste- nographers has been doubled to han arising from detailed arrangements in perfecting plans for the first an- nual convention to be held here June : and s.
 Dr Courtney w. Shropshire inter- national president, is swamped with applications for charters from cities in the east and middle west The five field representatives have been very actively engaged in promoting the work of organization and five new clubs have received charters since April 20.
 Miami, Fla. club begins life with 50 members and Civitan Kenneth Smith, organizer. claims that the strength of this club will compare favorably with many of the others.
 Pine Bluff, Ark, and Newport, Ark, both organized by Civitan R. F. Brown. have their full quota of mem bers and are already planning to send large delegations to the Birming- ham convention.
 Washington, D. C., with D mem bers, organized by Col E. E Morris, is going strong from the outset. Busi- ness men of recognized standing and long known for their civic activities, make up the personnel of this club, which will eventually act as a clear ing house for civic activities of na- tional importance.
 Colonel Morris reports satisfactory progress in Philadelphia, where he is actively at work organizing what promises to be the largest of all Civ .itan clubs. Colonel Morris says that a large membership may be expected without the slightest doubt From a civic point of view, Philadelphia ranks high among the metropolitan cities and it's addition to the CiVitan roll means much to the organization as a whole.
 Newark N. J., will be the objective point of Colonel Morris and Civitan E. H. Rowe, who are working to- gether, as soon as Philadelphia has recelVed cnafters ana oCner eastern cities will soon follow.
 The International Association of Civitan clubs now has a membership of 24 clubs and the hope of President Shropshire for 56 clubs by June, though considered by conservative members. at first, utterly impossible now looms up as a definite probabil- ity and every effort is being made to reach this goal.
 The entertainment committee has perfected plans for entertaining at least 800 delegates and visitors, At lanta has promised 50 Civilians and other clubs have organized "On to Birmingham" committees which are conducting an enthusiastic campaign for attendance honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
Birmingham Brick PaUes
 Many Florida Highways
2Il 2oth St

increase in business done. The roads have paid their value 10 times over in a few years.
 Tt is appalling to think of great county like ours apparently unable to put over real hard road building programme. In Florida they do not ask how it can be done they say it is going to be done, and banks, of ficials and everyone else combine and have it done.
 q went south by rail. but returned to Jacksonville by the brick roads made of Birmingham brick, which found delightfully smooth for automo- bile travel. l was especially pleased to come that way because I sold a large portion of the brick that went into these highways. Birmingham brick is all over Florida in the form of modern roads. I only wish we could say the same of Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
BELGIAN PASSPORTS

Valentine J. Nesbit, Belgian consul in Birmingham, yesterday issued the fol- lowing statement regarding passports to be required of citizens of this country entering Belgium:
 Thereafter the visa of passports of cit izens of the United States will no longer be required by the Belgian government for travellers entering Belgium, but they must be bearers of a regular national pasSport'',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
TO VISIT BANK

Members of the Birmingham Real Estate Board will visit the new quar- ters of the Birmingham Trust and Saw ings bank as the guests of Col. T. O.. Smith this afternoon after the board s luncheon at o'clock the Southern club Colonel Smith will be the speak CT at the luncheon.
 The committee on jitneys will also make report, it is announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
MORTALITY REPORT

Seventy-one deaths occurred in Jeff forson county during the last week, ac- cording to the report of Dr. J. D. Dowl- ing, health officer Of these, s were white persons and 36 negroes Deaths from preventable diseases totaled i6-
 No homicides or suicides were reported during the week, although there were 5 deaths from accidents. Deaths from ne- phritis totaled 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-28
 MAKE INSPECTION

w. A. Russell. passenger traffic man ager, and J. K. Ridgley, general passen- gel agent of the Louisville and Nashville railway, are in Birmingham today. The Louisville and Nashville officials have just comupleted 8 tour of inspection of the southern division, including points south as far as Jacksonville and Pensa- .nla Fla