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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-13

More Cabinet Officers Wanted
Berlin, May 1S.-Resolutions urg-i
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-13
LAKELAND AND VICINITY

Partly cloudy tonight and
Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
BRIEF STORY OF "THE LAST
 OE THE MOHTCANS"

The story by James Fenimore Cooper "The Last of the. Mohicans,' now at the Alcazar in picture form, is interestingly told briefly:
 Uncas, Mohican. prince without kingdom and the last of his tribe IS wanderer in the forest. One evening he and his father, Chingachgook, see some Iroquois Indians on the road to attack Fort Edward. Uncas gives warn ing to the pioneers, unaware of the inn pending attack At the house of Gen. eral Webb the ladies are dancing to the music Of the harp played by Cora, lovely daughter of Colonel Munro, who com mands Fort Henry 15 miles away Cora and her younger sister, Alice, are on the way to join their father. not knowing that the fort is even then surrounded by Indians, leagued with the French, who are making an onslaught against the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS
SHELLY IS BIJOU HIT
 THIS WEEK
By EsTELLE BETHEA HALE

Johnny Skelly, comedian, with the Skelly and IIeit revue, the headline at traction at Loews Bijou for the last half of the week, is without doubt the best light comedian that ever played local vaudeville house.
 He has his own peculiar methods of getting over' his laughs, and he is as- sisted by Miss Mabel Heit. an impress sive and talented blonde, who takes the leading part opposite him. Besides the two principals, there are several pretty chorus girls and the usual number of songs that make up a revue.
 Marry Mason, Jewish comedian, in 2, one-act comedy playlet entitled, Getting the Money" ran the headliners a close race for the opening spot. Two people assist him and several unique and amusing novelties are introduced during the course of the playlet.
 Fred Freddy, Ned Silvers and Billy Fuller one of which appears in black face, offered song and comedy act which was well received.
 in very umimpressive manner and, ap- bearing as the second number on the bill, had a rather tough job ahead of her.
 The two Daveys, novelty jugglers, completed the vaudeville offering with a series of the usual tricks, which, how ever, proved interesting to those in cer- tain sections of the house.
 Princess Jones' is the screen attrac- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
NEW KIND OF COMEDY AT
 LYRIC IS TREMENDOUS HIT

To use the words of one of the spec tators at the Lyric yesterday, sitting just behind the reviewer, Broomstick FL liott is world beater," champion comedian.
 He is billed as the Village Nut" and lives up to his billing in one of the best rural characterizations, if not the best, ever seen here.
 Two slender chaps with two blonde girls make the number, "Different Things" which proves to be the case. This is miniature musical comedy. The two men, who are twins, are graceful as they are slender and do some fine jazz dancing of the comical order They all sing in quartet arrangement, and give demonstration in twirling clubs that proves interesting and attractive.
 Another act is male quartet of well dressed singers Their songs are good, but the act turns into dancing a girl appears in an unexpected fashion and the best dancing act of the season is the result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
COTTON EXPORTS DROP
Foreign Trade Figures Show Sharp
 Decline for March
Bx Associated Press

Washington, April 21.-Exports of cotton declined sharply in March as compared with the same month year ago, according to foreign trade figures issued today by the department of commerce. Exports amounted to 375,- 1sO bales or 195.O05,97S pounds, valued at $27,133, ,190, compared With 794, ,460 bales, or 406,717,360 pounds, worth S171, 1899, ,203, in March, 1920, while for the nine months enced with March cotton exports totaled 4116.190\ bales. or 2,145.7 ,G16 pounds, worth $520, 775,- S25. as against 5,762,930 bales or 2,956,- 994,S11 pounds. valued at $1,1S6, ,531, 509, for the corresponding months of 1920.
 Exports of cotton seed oil for March totaled S6,3sS.S21 pounds, worth $S,319,- 095, as against 22,021,740 pounds, worth s5,2l3.9S7 in March oflast year, while for the nine months ended with March cotton seed oil exports aggre- gated 229.160,7S1 pounds, worth $27,- S63.T12, as against 116,997.443 pounds, valued at s26, 6,545,6S7, for the corre- spending months of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Immigrants From Syria

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 As a Syrian-American and subscriber of The Age-Herald 1 don't think your editorial this morning as to restricting immigration is fair to the many loyal Syrians of this community and of the United States
 agree with you as to the restriction Of immigration to that class of people who will not adopt the American prln- ciples and ideas. I saw service in the American army during the World war and 14,000 others of my nationality served iii either the army or the navy for the principles which we hold so dear. You will agree with me that the above num- Der is a pretty fair representation out of 3O00o0 Syrians in the United States.
 It would be injurious to those 14,0Go who saw service to leave the impress sion on the mind of the general public that the Syrians' who may seek admis- sion to the United States are not fit to be admitted.
 You state that there are 100000 Syrians who are awaiting passage to America at Bagdad I believe that you will find that this report is false. As to Secre- tary Hughes recommending in his report to Congress to restrict immigration, 1t is denied in another article in the same issue of your paper
 Hoping that this erroneous impression will be corrected ROGERS II. BITE.
 Birmingham, April 21 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
DECATUR MAN NAMED
 TO APPRAISE COMPANY

Decatur, April -tSpecial.)-J w.. Cunningham, prominfnt Twin City business man, has been appointed per sonal representative of A. U. Patter- son, president of the Alabama public service commission. to make an ap praisal of the Tex-Alabama oil com pany, now seeking to dispose of its stock in this state.
 MT Cunningham will leave Monday for Montgomery for conference wltn the members of the commssioni after which he will go to Texas to investi- gate the holdings of the company in the Lone Star state. Under the new state utility act the public service body is required to investigate com panies seeking to dispose of stock in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
DEATH MESSAGE ARRIVES
Former Selma Man Is Accidentally
 Killed

Selma, April a. -(SpeciaD. ..-News of the death from accidental discharge of pis tol of E. Penn Morrisette, which occur red in Atlanta Wednesday morning, was received here with many expressions Of sorrow by friends and relatives of the young man, MT. Morrisette was neph- CIV of F. S. Morrisette, of Newberne, who is spending some time here with his daughter, Mrs. John Pollard, and Is also related to B. $. Bibb of this city. Four weeks ago Mr. Morrisette was in Selma on a business trip when he met numbers of his old friends. His home was for merly at Lower Peach Tree. and later Montgomery, where the body was carried for burial Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
.ELKS HONOR GUESTS
 AT CIRCUS GROUNDS.

"Ellss' Night" will be observed to- night at the World at Home and the Polack Bros. 20 big shows, which arc now showing at the Smith park circus grounds under the auspices of the Bir- mingham lodge of Moose. All mem bers of the Elks have been asked to meet at the Elks' home by 7:30 o'clock tonight and attend the shows in body. Women members of Elk families are invited also
 After the performance, the shows will entertain the Elks with a dance and buffet supper at the Elks' home. All Elks and their families are Tn- vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

1S68
 Robert Burns Lindsay of Colbert, No- vember 26. 1870.
 David P Lewis of Madison. Novem- Der -. 1872
 George Smith Houston of Limestone. November "A, 1874
 Rufus W. Cobb of Shelby, November 2S, 1878
 Edward Asbury ONeal of Iauderdale December l, 1882.
 Thomas Seay of Hale, December l. 1SS6 Thomas Goode Jones of Montgomery, December 1, 1890.
 William c. Oates of Henry, December l, 1894
 Joseph F. Johnston of Jefferson, De- cember l. 1S96 William J. Sanford of Lee, December 26, 1900. William D. Jelks of Barbour (Dr. Rus sell M. Cunningham was acting-governor from April 25, 1904, to March 15, 1SO5), June Il. 1901.
 Braxton Bragg Conner, January 14, 190l
 Emmet O'Neal, January, 1911.
 Charles Henderson, January, 1915.
 Thomas F. Kilby, January, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22

Seven residences, aESregating more than $25,OOO in cost, will be built by Birmingham citiznes who obtained permits to build yester- day. Various smaller projects runs the total business for the day to more than S3,J,O0O.
 H. Mayberber was granted two permits for construction of houses. both of hollow tile material. One is to be erected at 17OO Fourteenth avenue, south, and will cost %6,OOO. The other will be built at I72o Fourteenth avenue, south, and will cost $4,j0O.
 Jim BramstOn was granted per init for the erection of frame residence on Twenty sixth street,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Seuen Order $25, 900 Worth
 Of Houses Here Yesterday

between Twenty-first and Twenty second avenues. Ensley. The buaAo- ing will cost S4,5OO.
 Frank Kelly will build a 1rame residence on Twenty-fifth street. between Twenty-first and twenty second streets, Ensiey, costin& $4,25O.
 Lloyd Bowers was granteu PeF- init for the construction or Ir@e residence on Cliff road at Fosty- second street. It is to cost SS'OvO. Mrs. Mamie E. Powell will DuAo a frame residence costing $l,oOo on Magnolia avenue, between 1weittn and Thirteenth streets, north. h's c. ShoIes will build frame resi- dence, costing $2,OOO, at 71OS Sloss avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
METAL INDUSTRIES
 GETTING IN MORE
 ORDERS THESE DAYS
Nothing to Brag About, Say Off, ficiaIs, But the Improvement Is Apparent, Principally
 Due to Building Boom

The steel market is reflecting the activity in building. Mill products in demand in building operations are being ordered in great quantities.
 The tonnage involved is not large, nothing to brag about" said a lead ing steel manufacturer, "but it is much larger than the business going at the same time a month ago."
 This manufacturer said that mails con tinued to be active and that barbed wire was more in demand Our orders are considerably larger than they were a month ago. Do not misunderstood me. do not mean that we are doing any, thing like a normal business, but we are all glad to note the recent improvement. It began in late March and continues.
 ''The new business, 1 regret to say, does not reflect improvement in the ag rieultural demand. We trace it prin- cipally to building. We are doing better barbed wire business, but woven wire fencing is extremely dull The farm CT is economical this year Where last year he bought the fencing already made he Is purchasing barbed wire this season and stringing makeshift fence as he may.
 STRUCTURAL METAL
 "The demand for rods is also better. A lot of our product is going into rein- forced concrete used in the building trades. I repeat, the total is not large, but is much larger than 1t was in March. It encourages, but we are not making and blow about it.''
 The demand for steel pipe is also im- proving, according to representatives of northern makers. This comes from the oil interests in the south and south west. "The inquiry for steel pipe is stronger" said one sales agency. Pig iron continues to sell in carload l lots, but no large tonnage has been even dickered for in some time. The new level of $23 for ordinary run of business holds with very small tonnages bring s25 still. l A small lot of charcoal iron has been exported this week. No charcoal iron is now being manufactured. The base is 80, compared with a war period base of $5S to $60.
 MORE PIG IRON
 Some additional ovens have been fired l incident to the improved demand for coke. Not one-half the Alabama coke ovens are in operation, and the increased demand for foundry coke means no large tonnage, but as in the case of steel p1 oducts, serves to encourage makers by indicating lack of supply on the yards of consumers. The greater demand for coke is also interpreted to signify a greater melt of iron at the small foun- dries that are sending in the coke or ders. All orders are for immediate shipment.
 No word has been received from the big high-pressure pipe bids submitted last week at Detroit. More than 15OOO tons were involved and keen interest is felt | in the outcome The nominal base of $55 is still maintained.
 1 Soil pipe has simmered down to a base of $50 This is precisely one-half of the war period price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
DORALDINA MAKES CHEAP
 GOWN OF STRAW

Doraldina, the peerless Hawaiian hula dancer, coming to Loew's Bijou theatre ir. person next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in connection with the first showing of her latest Metro picture, "Passion Fruit" delivered body blow to the high cost of dressing demon re- gently with this announcement:
 Material for two complete gowns s1.So.
 The secret lies in the fact that Doral- dina goes in for straw and string rather than silks and laces. The material used in the two gowns in question consisted of small bale of straw, small piece of cloth and two strings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Alabama's Governors

 To the Editor of the Age-Herald: Quite recently there has appeared in the papers references to Alabama's gov ernors. The following full list may be of interest in refreshing the minds of the readers of The Age-Herald
 FRANK V. EVANS. GOVERNORS OF
 MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY Winthrop Sargent, of Massachusetts, 179S.
 William Charles Cole Claiborne, of Tennessee, 1891.
 Robert Williams, of North Carolina, 1S05.
 David Holmes, of Virginia, 1909. GOVERNORS OF
 ALABAMA TERRITORY William Wyatt Bibb, of Georgia, Sep tember 9. 1S17 GOVERNORS OF THE
 STATE OF ALABAMA William Wyatt Bibb of Augusta, No vember g. 1S19
 Thomas Bbb of Limestone July Is, 1920.
 Israel Pickens of Greene, November g, 1921.
 John Murphy of Monroe, November 25, 1895.
 Gabriel Moore of Madison, November 25, 1929.
 Samuel B. Moore of Jackson, March s, 1881
 John Gayle of Greene. November 2s. 1851
 Clement Conner Clay of Madison, Mo- vember 21, 1885.
 Hugh McVay of Lauderdale July, 1s37. Arthur Pendleton Bagby of Monroe, November 21. 1S37
 Benjamin Fitzpatrick of Autauga, No vember P, 1SA.
 Joshua Lanier Martin of Tuskaloosa, December 10. 1S45.
 Reuben Chapman Of Madison, Decem- i Der 16. 1Sf.
 Henry Watkins Collier of Tuskaloosa. December IT, 1S49.
 John Anthony Winston, of Sumter, December 20, 1S52
 Andrew Barry Moore of Perry, Decem- Der 1. 1857.
 John Gill Shorter of Barbour. Decem- Der 2. 1861.
 Thomas Hill Watts of Montgomery. December 1, 1863.
 Qnterregnum of two months after the surrender of the military department of the Confederate government to the fed eral authorities. Lewis E. Parsons, of Talladega (appointed provisional gov ernor of Alabama by President Johnson), June 21. 1865.
 Robert Miller Patton of Lauderdale, De- cember 20. 1865.
 William H. Smith of Randolph. July l4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
North Birmingham Is to|
 Enter Balloon in Race
Civic League of Suburb Secures Roy Donaldson, Famous Pilot and Arship City of Birmingham" and Will
 Go After Honors Against All Contestants.

ham representative in the race. This decision was made at a meet ing of the organization last night in the Walker building at North Birmingham.
 "We have accepted the prOpOsi- tiOn outlined by Roy DOEaIdson, who piIOted the city's entry in the races last year," said w. T. COch- rnne, president of the civic league. 'EWe will put up the money to en- ter the "City of BirIningham" in the national title races"
 Arrangement for shipping his balloon to Birmingham will he made by MT. Donaldson within the next two or three weeks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Cntton Rate Reduced

Mobile, April 21.-The Mallory Steam- ship company has announced reduc- ton on cotton between Mobile and New York, effective May 15, according to ad- vices received today by the traffic de- partment of the chamber of commerce. The reduction will be from 66 to 50 cents and places Mobile in line with recent cuts from New Orleans and Galveston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
I,EACIJE OF WOMEN VOTERS

The attention of the Ensley members of the League of Women voters IS called to the fact that the state con vention will be held at the Tutwiler hotel next Monday and Tuesday. Three sessions will be held Monday, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning, and an 1n- teresting part of the evening pro gramme wifi be a talk on Why Ala bama Should Have Two Political Par ties" by Judge l.. H. Reynolds of Clan ton, who is a republican, and a talk on Why Alabama Should Be Democratic, by Lieutenant Governor Miller.
 Prominent women will be among the speakers of the convention. The pub lie is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
LOCKWOOD PARK
 PLANS FOR SUNDAY

The Edgewood Park management IS planning to entertain one of the biggest audiences witnessing the photoplay pro- grammes at the mountain resort since Sunday movies were inaugurated the coming Sunday.
 ''The quality of the attraction will cer- tanly draw out our biggest Sunday crowd" said Hugh Hill. The great screen actress. Alice Brady, will be seen in ''The New York Idea" Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
CHORAL SOCIETY

At meeting of the Ensley-Fairfield Choral society at the EnsIey Methodist church last evening the following of- ficers were elected: Chairman, J- Ellis Brown; vice chairman, Mrs Bumgard ner; secretary, Fred Lewis; treasurer. L. l. Whitt1e; librarian, Miss Jennie Horne; accompaniSt. Miss Laura Bryan.
 Mrs. M. Hughes was made chairman of the music committee, with the priv ilege of of appointing two assistants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
By II. ". sCHAEFER

Birmingham will have an entry in the national balloon races to start from this city on the after noon of May 2I. The "City of Bir- mingham" will carry the coIOrs of the Magic City.
 Roy F. Donaldson of St. Louis, who piloted the Birmingham com petitOr last fall, will guide the des- tinies of the entry in the coming races.
 Members of the North Birming- ham Civic league will defray the expenses of entering the Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
MEMORIAL, DAY

Those present were Mesdames Simp- son, Edwards, Lewis, Goodman, Bruba- ker, Golf. Inman, Scott, Osborne, ea- ger, Straw1, Keith and H. c, Russell.
 Annual memorial exercises for the Confederate dead will be held at the First Presbyterian church, Ensley, sun day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock stone wall chapter, United Daughters or the Confederacy, has arranged an interest ing programme. Judge Abernathy will be the speaker.
 Among the numbers given will be the reading of the Crisis" by Mrs. Shook Keith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Mechanics to Meet

Mobile, April 21-The annual convention of the Birmingham, New Orleans and Att lanta districts of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers will convene here tomorrow Meeting with the engi- neers from the three sections will be the executive officers of the society from Philadelphia. New York, Cleveland and other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Still Cantured

Decatur. April -(SpeciaL)-Offi- cers Howell and Crook have returned from the Priceville mountain neighbor- hood where they captured a still of E gallons capacity. One hundred and fifty gallons of beer were taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
WILLIAM ORERMARK

William M Obermark, pioneer citizen of the Birmingham district, died at the family residence, 2324 Hawthorne ave- nue, Fairview, yesterday morning at S:30 o'clock. He was 70 years old and
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had lived in the Birmingham district for the past 40 years. He is survived by a son, A. F. Obermark, and daugh- ter, Mrs. Ernest Gates.
 Funeral services win be held from the residence this morning at Il o'clock with Bessemer Masonic lodge, No. 45S. in charge. Interment will be ct Cedar Hill cemetery, Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22

William c. Elliott-Funeral services for William c. Elliott, age 55. who died yesterday morning at the resi- dence 2709 Twenty first avenue, north will be held from the resi- dence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment In Elmwood cemetery He is survived by his widow, two daughters, seven sons two brothers and two sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
DELPHIAN CLUB

Mrs Lawrence Pennington was hos tess to the meeting of the Ensley High land chapter of the Delphian club at the home of her mother, Mrs- k. B. Pennington, in Norwood.
 Mrs. s. H. Mann was leader for the following programme: 'Rosetti," Mrs. c. S. Sloan; "Jean Ingelow," "The Songs of Seven," Mrs T. l.. Barrett; fElizabeth Barrett Browning and Her Plays" Mrs. s. H. Mann; Henley" Mrs. J. S. Hall; "Kipling and His Works" Mrs. w. w. Garrett 1T.
 At the conclusion of the programme the hostess served a salad course.
 Mre E11iS pVhaeler and uorns dan gf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22

Mrs. velma Leone Montgomery-The body of Mrs. Velma Leone Mont gomery, age IS, who died Wednes- day at local infirmary, was sent to Townley yesterday afternoon by Johns for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22

"The Wishing Ring" an entertain ment to be given under the auspices Of the Minor School Improvement associa- tion at the high school auditorium, April 2S-29, promises to be very in- teresting affair.
 The costuming has been arranged through the home office of the produc- ing company and a special effort has been made to give the people of Ems ley something good.
 Those taking the leading parts are Miss Norma Hickman, Harry Blalock, Miss Margaret Mabry, Joe Hickman, Miss Caroline Henshaw, Frank Cain, Miss Willie Perry, Rush Hickman, MT. and Mrs Ray Hassler, and Miss Mil dred Adams, who will give number of solo dance numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
GRACE CHAPTER MEETS

Grace chapter of the Westminster guild met with Mrs. L. R. Reagor Wednesday afternoon. The programme was on Africa" Mrs. J. A. Simpson led the devotional exercises; Mrs. H. j. Cummings sang a solo; Mrs. Charles Edwards discussed Missionary Work in Africa" and Mrs. c, S. Yeager read Preaching by Proxy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22

Mrs. Ellis Wheeler and young daugh- ter of Bessemer are the guests of Mrs. Alan Emmal on Avenue K-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-22
Deaths

Mrs. Ava Darden-Funeral services for, Mrs. Ava Darden, 71, who died at her home, SIP Fifteenth street, south, yes terday morning at 10 o'clock, will be held at Marbury this afternon at , o'clock. Burial will be in the Mar bury cemetery. The body will be sent to Marbury this morning at o'clock by Lige Loy She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. w. L. Massingale of Birmin gham. and Mrs. c. D. Cain of Montgomery; two brothers, Bob and Ellis Garrett of Marbury and one sis ter Mrs. Mary Crumpin of Marbury Travis Ferguson, Jr.-Funeral services for Travis Ferguson, Jr., aged ?, son of MT. and Mrs. w. T. Ferguson, 2019 Twenty-seco avenue, Ensley, who died at the Childrens hospital at II o'clock yesterday morning, will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the Shadyside Methodist church. Rev. J. H. Harris and Rev. Theo Harris will officiate at the funeral. Burial will be In Oakland cemetery.
 Mrs. Mary E. Gwyer-Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Gwyer, age 57. who died Wednesday afternoon at the residence, 1122 Avenue F, will be held from the residence this after noon at 8 o'clock. Burial in Elm wood cemetery
 William M. kersh-The body of Viii liam M. Kersh infant son of Mir. and Mrs Marvin G. Kersh of Tuscaloosa, who died Wednesday at local in firmary. was sent to Tuscaloosa yes- terday by Johns for burial.