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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
BAPTIST TRAINING
 SCHOOL OPENED.
Sessions Will Be Held at First Baptist Church Until
 Friday

More than 25o Baptist Sunday school workers met at the First Baptist church for the organization of the Birmingham district training school yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock.
 The inspirational lecture of the afternoon was delivered by Dr. B. M. Gardner, pastor of the First Bap- tist church of Ensley, who spoke upon the need of an organized Sunday school. Following pr. Garder's ad- dress, the faculty of the school was introduced, and classes were organ ized for work to begin this afternoon at 5:15 o'clock.
 The school will be in session until Friday night. at which time eXami- nations will be held. It is expected that there will be several hundred enrolled before the week is over Each afternoon at 5.l5 o'clock short devotional exercises will be conducted by Rev. E. P. Lee and at 5:30 o'clock there will be conferences of the va rious Sunday school departments.
 At 6:15 o'clock the classes will meet. From to 7:30 lunch will be served and a social half hour spent, At 7:S0 classes will meet again. and at S:30 an inspirational address will be delivered by Dr. J. W. Porter. for mer pastor. of the / First Baptist church of Lexington, Ky. pr. Foster is one of the best known ministers of the Southern Baptist church.
 Lunches will be served each night by the various Baptist churches of tho district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
OFFICIAL RULING NOT MADE SAYS,
 JUDGE WILKINSON
Judge Wilkinson Cites Cores pondence With National Officers in Reference to
 Removal

The recent action of the state ex ecutive committee of the American Legion attempting to dismiss Judge Horace c. Wilkinson as national executive committeeman has again been attacked as incorrect in am other particular by Judge Wilkinson on authority of correspondence from national headquarters.
 In its report. the committee stated that it was guided by an opinion of the national judge advocate of the legion to the effect that its action was authorized State Commander Ayres made the same statement be- fore the local post in his defense of the action of the committee, which was rpudiated by the local post.
 Judge Wilkinson now claims, ac- cording to late correspondence, that the national judge advocate never made any ruling holding that the committee was authorized to act, and submits the correspondence to sup port his claim as follows:
 WiIkinsoRs Statement
 Tn the report of the state excu- tive committed attempting to re- move me as national executive com mitteeman. the committee said;
 This committee is of the opinion that the power to discharge you as national committeeman, with or without cause, is inherent in the department executive committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
PREFERRED STOCK
 DIVIDEND MET BY. SLOSS-S SHEFFIELD.
Gas Contract With City and Carry-0yer Contracts Helped to Make
 Showing

In spite of generally unfavorable conditions the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company earned slightly more than It's $469,Ooo of preferred dividend, requirements for the year during the eight months of 1921.
 Speaking of the Sloss- Sheffield, the Wall Street Journal says:
 "sioss- Sheffield Steel and Iron, in the first eight months of is2h earned slightly more than its s4ss,ooo pre- fcrred dividend requirements for the entire year.
 These earnings have been record cd notwithstanding the fact that Sloss operated at a gradually declin- Ing rate throughout the first five months of the year and suspended l.fg iron production entirely about June 1.
 ''sloss- Sheffield. however, went into 1921 with a fair carry-oyer of cio contract business at prices which, compared with present levels, were attractively high. Its contracts are, and have always been, fast, and the company has been making shipments from stock against these contracts, as well as disposing of some iron at the market.
 Tn addition to this the operation of the company's coke ovens has re- suited satisfactorily. Sloss has con tract to supply coke oven gas for the lighting of the city of Birmingham, end this,- it is understood, has been reasonably profitable
 Due to the suspension of produc- ton of iron and the gradual liquida- ton of its stocks, Sloss-Sheffield has reduced it's inventories considerably since the first of the year. Inven- tories on January l, 1921. stood at sS,916,s54.
 Although the tone of the pig iron market has improved substantially since July, and Sloss- Sh effield's ship ments have increased over what they were the middle of the year. no de- cision has yet been made by the man agement regarding the resumption or blast furnace operations.
 Judging from the results for the first eight months and the present situation in iron. as well as allowing for the liquidation of higher priced contract business, 1t is likely that sloss, for the full year 1921, will earn its preferred dividend. with pos sible small surplus for the junior stock"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
Apparel Suggested For
 Semi Centennial Queens

Queen Sheba, or queens of old who arrived with 40 horsemen and other accessories and 100 servants to salaam.
 The tailored suit will do for the parade of the President, don't you see? The blouses will look mighty sweet for luneheons, and the evening dress will be for the queens when they attend the Presidents recep- tion, and march after him and Mrs. Harding in the grand march.
 And one mighty little grip would hold it all.
 Birmingham wouldn't for the world put herself in the position of tell ing the county queens what they shall wear--understand that. But what they'll actually need is diff ferent, and if you look over the list you'll see it won't be an awful lot Of money even if fathers had to buy the whole wardrobe new, which isn't necessary either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
By MIGNoN HALL

Many inquiries are coming in to the local semi-centennial committee asking what the county queens who will come to Birmingham to meet President and Mrs. Harding are ex- pected to bring along in the way of wearing apparel.
 While no definite policy Is being outlined, and every girl will be Al- lowed to bring what she pleases, she can get along with few things and not be encountered with 8 lot of baggage if she wishes to.
 For these are really the only vital things: A tailored suit, hat, some pretty blouses to wear with the tailored skirt to the various lunch cons that will be given. and an evening dress.
 Outside of that, they can bring what they want, but they are not, in this age, expected to come like
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
JUNIOR CHAMBER
 WILL ENTERTAIN
 COUNTY QUEENS
Social Affairs Planned for the Young Ladies Representing Various Counties at the
 Semi- Centennial

Birmingham people who are for- mer residents of other counties of Alabama are forming committees to see that the young lady who is chosen to represent their native county at the semi-centennial re- ceives social recognition. While the general committee has arranged, a 1 number of official affairs at which the county queens will be guests. The Junior Chamber of Commerce has agreed to take charge of the entertainment of the young women and to see that they have proper escorts to all the official affairs of the week.
 Plans arc to be inaugurated by the general committee this week to form committee consisting of prominent people from every county in the state who now reside in Birmingham who will take personal charge of the private entertainment of the queen from their native county.
 It is known that some of these committees are planning a number of private social affairs in honor of the young lady who may be chosen to represent their county, and 1t is anticipated that as a result of the formation of these committees. every young lady will be assured of the most delightful time from a social viewpoint.
 These county committees are also taking over the plans for the decora- ton of the automobile in which their county representative will ride in the floral parade on Friday of simi- centennial week The general com mittee, it Is declared, will provlue the automobile for the parade, but the decorations are to be left to the choice of the young lady and her friends. Some of the committees have already announced that they de- sire to do this, and it is believed that q number of other committees will also assume this responsibility.
 While the county queen will also ride in the parade withSthe Presi- dent, there will be no decorations then beyond such flags and bunting as they may desire. The floral pa rade will be the occasion for the beautifully decorated cars, sand it is this occasion which is expected to create the rivalry in the matter of decorations.
 As the committee is not informed as to the former residents of many of the counties of the state, 1t is re- quested that men and women from the different counties take this mat ter in their own hands and start movement for the formation of a committee to represent their county and to take charge of the social en- tar "a pp ant nf thair pn1ntV rpnreSen- l. tative. It is requested that all com mittees notify the mi-centennial headquarters, mezzanine floor Jef- ferson County Bank building. tele- phone Main 3069, as soon as the pre- llminary steps are taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26

which appointed you. However, the question raised by you has been sub mitted 10 the national judge advo- cate and in a decision dated August IT, 1921, he has sustained the juris- diction of the committee
 'I wrote the national judge advo- cate requesting copy of the de- cision mentioned in the committees report, and his reply, dated Septem- Der 20, is as follows:
 "'rhis acknowledges receipt of your favor of September IT in which you request a copy of ruling made by me under date of August IT, holding that the state executive committee has the power to try and oust na- tional executive committeeman.
 No Such Ruling
 "I beg to advise that I made no such ruling, but on that date in an- swer to a request for information 1 sent letter in which I quoted the action of MT. Boles (national adju- tant), dealing with the matter of your relations with the legion prior thereto, in which MT. Boles stated that the whole question was purely matter for the state to de- termine'
 "The letter of MT. Boles referred
  to recognize any such authority in the committee as it claimed, but ex- pressly stated that the matter was up to the members of the depart ment of Alabama---not to the mem bers of the executive committee Of the department.
 After stating his connection with the matter as above, showing his reference to the Boles letter, the na- tional judge advocate closes his let ter as follows:
 "I take it, therefore, that there has been no official ruling on the matter at all and l have given you the suggestion 1 made at the time. Respectfully yours,
 "ROBERT A, ADAMS,
 National Judge Advocate
 Usurp Power
 Tt would, therefore, appear that inc committee was unable to dis- tinpuish between reference to letter written by the adjutant ana an official opinion of the judge ad- vocate; that the committee under- took to usurp power and authority committed to the members or the legion in Alabama, according to the adiutant's letter-a power that mas never been lodged in the committee
 "I am still recognized as the na- tional committeeman from Alapatna by national headquarters, and am aa- dressed as such in correspondence.
 "The foregoing only shows now and inaccurate the commit tee was. It's report has been shoWn to have been false in three essential particulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
 AT SOUTHERN CLUB

Thornton Estes, director of the Chamber of Commerce, will be to- days host at the membership lunch con to be given at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the dining room of the Southern club.
 There will be 150 covers. It is understood that practically every man invited to this luncheon has &C., cepted the invitation, which fore shadows an unusually large attend ance.
 Today's luncheon promises to be among the most successful that the chamber has so far held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
RED CROSS TO HAVE
 BOOTH AT STATE FAIR

Birmingham people will be given an opportunity to see the work of the Red Cross at the state fair.
 Already active preparations are go- ing on to establish first aid booth. The work is being supervised by Mrs. A. W. Nelson and Mrs. F. B. Dryer. both members of the executive com mittee of the Jefferson county chap ter. The Red Cross booth will be equipped with every convenience necessary to first aid in case of sick ness or accident.
 Free ice water will be served daily from October 4-S and much literature distributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
NEWS BIBLE CLASS
 FORMED AT COLLEGE

The mems Bible class of Birming- ham, Southern college was organized Sunday morning with an enrolment of nearly 100. Winner Webb, senior. was elected president: William Locke, vice president; Joseph F. Whiteside, secretary, and E. H. Howell treas urer.
 A committee consisting of Professor Green, W. A. Moore, P. D. Scrivner and B. J. Reese were appointed to draw up the bylaws and make re- port next Sunday
 The class will be addressed each Sunday by-a prominent speaker from the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
DEATHS

Mrs. John 0. Willox-Funeral services For Mrs. John c. Wilcox, age 4S, who died yesterday morning at the family residence at Talladega, will be held from the residence this aft ernoon. Interment will be made at McElwain's cemetery this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the body arriving over the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad at 2:S0 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and mother. Mrs. l.. E. Bruce, of Talla- dega.
 Mrs. T. J. MastersOn-Funeral ar engagements for Mrs. w. T. Master son, age 62, who died yesterday afternoon at the residence, 230i Ensley avenue, Ensley, will be an- nounced later by Brown. The de- ceased is survied by three sisters. Mrs. M. A. Dinsmore. Birmingham; :; Mrs. S. E. Poole. Cyrine; and Mrs. V. l.. Cook, Hartshorn, Okla; and two brothers, J. A. Murphree, Ber- martina. Cal. and T. G. Murphree San Antonio, Tex.
 mis. Clnra AdIer-Funeral services for Miss Clara Adler, age 6S, who died yesterday afternoon at a To- cal infirmary will be held from the residence of her brother Morris Adler, 2147 Highland avenue this morning at o'clock. The remains will be shipped to Baltimore today. She is survived by four brothers, Morris, Samuel. and Edgar Adler of this city and Sidney J. Adler of Canada. Shipping arrangements in charge of Johns.
 Robert Erastus WOOten--The body ot Robert Esastus Wooten. age 1s, Who died Saturday noon was shipped to Atlanta. Ga, last night by Johns. He is survived by his father, Willis R. Wooten who lives on route No. 1. and bS>two sisters. Mrs. Hattie Flora of Huntington w. Va. and Mrs. Myrtis Campbell, and four brothers, James F.. Will liam J.. Homer F., and Clinton Wooten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
 OIL MEN CALLED IN

Mexico City, September 25.--The local representatives of various American oil companies have been summoned to New York to partici- pate in a conference of the heads of the companies. at which the recent agreement relative to the export taxs imposed by the Mexican government are to be discussed. says the Excel sior. Minister of the Treasury De La Huerta has declined to give out the terms of the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
American Legion Sunday

American Legion Sunday will be observed by Judge Hugh A. Locke's. Bible class of the First Methodist church Sunday, according to an- nouncement yesterday. Col. Walter E. Bare and c. Lewis Bailes, post commander of the legion. will address the class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
AXIS CLUB LUNCHEON

Miss Kate Booker will talk upon the Northside community house and Mrs D. E. Wilson will speak on the Alabama Vocational school for girls at the monthly luncheon of the Axis club today at 12:30 o'clock at the Southern club.
 In addition to these talks Mrs. Cor don Jones will tell of her interview with Paul Harris of Rotary fame. during her recent trip to Chicago. The guest of honor of the luncheoil will be Mrs. Virginia Underwood, mother of Senator Oscar w. Under wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26
SENATOR RETURNS HOME

New York, September 2o.-united States Senator Joseph T. Robinson or Arkansas was passenger on the steamship Manchuria which arrived today from Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-26

At the beginning of the World war the records of the British army showed nine cases of tetanus per 1000 wounded. The use of anti tetanus serum gradually reduced the ratio to or per 1000. and among those infected the disease was of, a far less fatal character than before tris treatment was introduced.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-06
A VITAL POINT in DIETETICS

Caloric value is not food value. 1t
simply expresses the heat or energy
producing value of given substance.
1t is neither scientific nor correct to
attempt to express food value simply
in terms of Galleries. A calorie is only
measure of heat, representing the
amount of heat that food can pro-
duce in the body or outside the body,
provided it can be digested. A food
substance can be high in caIoric val
ue, yet on account of the difficulty Of
its digestion be very poor in nutrient
value. The most valuable and vitality
necessary portion of the food in health
or disease is that which repairs tissue
waste or builds new tissue. Without it
the body dies. Such portion of the
food is called protein. Sugar, starch
and fat do not build tissue or repair
it. They do furnish fuel to produce
energy. Hence protein has true nutri-
ent value, but the other kinds Of food
have energy value. To assert that
the caloric or energy value of food
means the same thing as its nutrient
value, is deceptive, and is contrary to
fact.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-06
THE JOY OF FELLOWSHIP

Man turns instinctively to his fell
lows. In his earliest struggles with ma
ture for livelihood, whether in the
forest or on the prairie or on the sea,
he quickly discovered that the COM
bined efforts of many accomplish more
for each than each could obtain alone.
When, out of the perversity of human
nature, strife arose among them, he
discovered that, for offense or for de-
tense, there is strength in numbers.
And to-day's civilization is thou
sand ways drives home the lesson that
in unity everywhere there is strength.
Hence, from earliest time down
through the ages, men have united in
tribes, clans, neighborhoods, cities,
and states. Carrying the social in
stinct further, fraternities, and clubs
have been organized and maintained
as an acknowledged necessity of mod
ern life.
These primarily are intended to nit
igate or prevent, if possible, the fear
to which men are liable when they
stand alone. In addition, they open
the floodgates of spirit for play and
for the growth of the affections. In
them the weary mortal may unbend
from care to find pleasure and inspir-
alton in wholesome amusements and
sympathetic companionships. In this
world of work such friendly ascot
alton with ones fellows gives the zest
to life, rendering it worth the living,
and no man can sanely do without it.
Exchange.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-06
A LETTER FROM
MRS. R. G. PLEASANT

To the Editor of the Vernon Parish
Democrat:
Dear Sir:-I should appreciate pub
LEGATION of the enclosed political satire
In your newspaper.
A number of able and determined
men. in both the Senate and the House
will this week begin their battle for
the imposition of 3 per cent sever
ance tax upon the oil and gas inter-
ests of this state. They consider
themselves in no way bound by the
Governors famous illegal Gentle
mems Agreement" with the Standard
and other lesser oil and gas interests,
whereby said companies were promis-
ed not to be taxed more than w per
cent during the present administration.
1t is tobe hoped that the majority of
the legislators will share this feeling
when the final vote on this meter is
taken, prefering to make lave for the
benefit of their constituents, rather
than in the interests of the oil COM
lanies.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. R. G. Pleasant
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-06

And ask yourselves if it is right
That one with such lineage proud
Should now a cringing coward plead
That from her bonds she might be
freed2
My sister States disown me quite,
|, who was once their fayorite.
Their cruel jibes and whispers low
Have hurt me more than they can
know.
The alimony that | ask
Is three per cent, It's only just
That | should compensated be
For harm that Standards done to me.
He says he'll pay two and one half,
Fen that he grumbles is too much,
But claims his father in New York
! At more than that will surely balk.
When you consider Standards wealth
The sum | ask is small indeed;
Twill not be spent in raiment fine,
Rich foods, nor bubbling, sparkling
wine.
Instead, I'll pay the righteous claims
iOf those whom Standard doth despoil
For schools, asylums, better roads,
I'll give all that my purse affords.
But whether. Sirs, you grant to me
One cent of alimony, know,
Desire | most my own fair name,
Though may never be the same.
Let me take up the tangled skein
Of life, | plead, and try again;
Help me to weave cloth of state,
That it may be such product great
That twill withstand the test of time
Enduring through the years to come
Fen though no golden threads CLEAN
| there
Twill be a wondrous tap'stry rare.
No Standard loom we'll use-insteat
The spinning wheel to us bequeatheC
By proud men who long since have
died
Whose hallowed names we breathe
with pride.
- A. Louisianian
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-10-06
LABOR GOVERNMENT
POINTS THE WAY

Sydney, N. S. W. - The New So.
Wales Labor government has inaugur-
ated compulsory domestic science
courses in primary and secondary
schools, free university scholarships
for students between l6 and Fl in
cases where parents or guardians have
incomes of less than $1,000 per an
mum. endowments to provide school
allowances up to the age of 10, extern
sion of instruction in agricultural sub
Jects. &Nf8