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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
7S,6OO STUDENTS
 NOW IN THE NAVY
U. s. Warships Constitute Great University-Men Are
 Paid to Attend


 With 2S,750 motors and dynamos in. stalled on it's ships, the navy is how giving its boys chance to study prac. tical electricity.
 Every enlisted man may get 2 navy education in the field he wanss to make one of the many subjects taught
 Individual instruction and corre- spondence courses supervised by ex perts are now available, says Com mander A. G. Dibrell of the navy re- cruiting office here. The boy can study what Thomas Edison has to say about electricity; see it demonstrated in a whirling motor and consult with the ships electricians on how it works. In cidentally, he gets a salary and ex- penses with mighty good menu at each meal
 The Navy today is the largest educa- tional institution in the world. There are now three systems by means of which q man receives an excellent edu- cation, the sixth division of the bureau of navigation having just instituted correspondence courses.
 John Smith" age IS years, enlists in the navy at the Birmin gham office as fireman, third class. drawing $4S per month He is sent to the naval training station, Chicago, trained for three months and then sent to ship.
 The new man may take the corre- spondence course. in which case he has the services of experts to assist him in his papers and the working mechanism for practiced experience.
 The Secretary of the Navy is allowed 100 appointments to the Naval Acad- emy from the enlisted ranks each year, and any one of the three courses out lined above will enable the ambitious boy to stand high in the competitive examination for the Naval Acade my. He graduates in four years as an en sign and is in line of promotion to ad- miral. The honor man at the Academy q few years ago was, an -sailor.
 If he is over the age limit to enter Annapolis, he may still obtaln conn mission by promotion from the ranks. There are hundreds of such officers in the service right now.
 The fleet is the great school of ex- perience in which Knowledge finds it's practical application, and it is there that the individual student can put into practice what he learns in navigation and seamanship, continued MT. Dibrell in mechanics and engineering. in all the various trades and professions which appeal to ambitious young men He is better fitting himself to perform his duties aboard ship and at the same time is acquiring training which will be of lifelong value to him, whether he remains in the navy or returns to civil life
 As a matter of comparison, the nu- merous schools conducted by the navy and the average attendance in round numbers are as follows:
 Naval Academy, 1000; naval war col iege, 200; naval medical college, 200: submarine school 200; trade schools. f5,000; ships shools, 50,0U0; correspond- ence schools. 10000. summer school for boys, 1sooo. This gives the navy $500 students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF MRS. SUSAN OLIVER

The funeral of Mrs. Susan c. Oliver, pioneer resident of Birmingham, who died yesterday morning at o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs W. D. Per kins, will be held from the residence, l51S Nineteenth street, south, at Il o'clock this morning. The burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Dr. Hendrix, pastor of the South Highlands Methodist church, assisted by Dr.. Hunter assistant pastor of the First Methodist church, will con duct the services.
 Mrs Oliver was born s years ago in Coosa county, and removed to Bir1ning- ham with her husband 50 years ago, who was associated with Colonel Powel, when he laid out the city of Brming ham. Having lived here for half cen : tury, her life was closely linked with the early history of the city and she was known and loved by all the early res dents. She was a member of the First Methodist church and in years past was active in all the affairs of her church For a number of years Mrs Oliver has been an invalid and her life, naturally, has been retired. but many friends over the city and state will be grieved to know of her sudden death.
 Mrs. Oliver is survived by one son, w G. Oliver, the well-known real estate operator, snd two daughters, Mrs. w. D Perkins and Mrs. Sudie o. Simpson.
 The pallbearers are:A Al c. Garber. T. M Bradley James A. Downey, Ed War : rem w. C. Estes, Motion smith. Joseph F. Johnston and pr. Felix c. Tarrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
SIDEWALK SORROWS

It was early in the morning. He had just had refreshing shave and was feeling fine. He was also in his golf toggs and was on his way to the links.
 Just as he was about to get into his runabout he saw an old boy hood friend coming along the street. He went to greet him and srasped him warmly by the hand.
 He had . camera in his runabout. He made his friend stand still | minute on tho sidewalk. He had q large collection of pictures and a larger craving for them when they were autographed.
 Just as he was about to snap the sAutter another friend walked up behind him and grasped him by the right arm. He 'thought nc had taken a picture of his sfriend, out the camera had moved an irch or % and he had taken the picture of . sweet young thing just as she vas stepping into street car, and the step was high.
 Early that afternoon he called it . day, and with his wife he went by the photographers establish, nent to get the finished picture. He paid the man and started out. But out on the sidewalk he just couldn't resist the temptation 10 take a peep inside ths envelope before they got home. S'
 He took . peep. She took a peep. They both peeped. Then she looked him straight in the eye and he looked in another direction and be- 9ans 4tamporipg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
BISHOP DED|CATES
 METHODIST CHURCH
Trustees Rejoice That Burden of Debt Finally Removed
 From Edifice.

Greensboro. April s11.--( Special IA solemn and impressive service was held in the Methodist church Sunday when Bishop Cannon, according to the ritual laid down in the Methodist discipline formally dedicated the church, conse- crating it to the service of God. The trustees of the church had been asked to sit in the front pew, and their hearts were filled with praise and .hanksgiv- ing that the burden of debt was at last lifted from the church, which they loved so dearly. One felt that reioic- ing with them in spirit, if not in body, would be such men as Rev. Henry Ira wick, during whose pastorate the church was begun, Major Lawson, John Henry Webb, Dr. Peterson. and a host of others who loved and served the church in their life time. There are numbers all over the country who wor- shiped in this church during their school days at the old Southern university who will be interested in these dedicatory services
 The sermon of Bishop Cannon was an interesting and scholarly one, and was listened to by large and sympathetic congregation. Beautiful music was rem dered by selected choir, under Mrs. Thomas D. Knights leadership. She and Mrs. Louise Anderson sang exquis- itely. 'Hark, Hark, My Soul" as an offertory. while the whole choir rem dered Dudley Bucks ''Te Deum' for the anthem. The congregation joined in the grand old hymns sung.
 pr. Smart, of Emory university, At lanta, occupied the pulpit at the even ing service, thus completing red-let- ter day ill the annals of Methodism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12

The Alabama statesman is in Bir- mingham, where he was called by the illness of his aged mother, Mrs. Nir- ginia Underwood. but he has found her so much improved since arrival that he will probably return 70 Wash : ington today or tomorrow,
 Of the Knox peace resolution he further said
 A resolution of that kind would merely define our position. hut not that of Germany. It would not reach far enough for practical pur- poses. We cannot re-establish n peace stntus quo With Germnny without n treaty. The Knox resoiu-
 ton is onc-sided annir. entail ing no obligation on the part of Germany and does not necessarily require recognition by Germany.
 TREATY NEEDED
 "A treaty is what is needed to re- habilitate pre-war conditions. treaty is a contract between two party na- tions, binding on each alike and the terms binding each are clearly stated. That makes a status. A peace resolu- tion would not make one"
 Senator Underwood was asked what the attitude of the democratic minori- ty is He replied in substance
 ..We are fairly well organized, and ready to do our part. either
 helping the republican majority in what we consider right, or resist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
MAY HAVE SUNDAY TIRE SERVICE YET Ordinance Being Prepared for Presentation at Next
 Meeting

Sunday tire service will be legal under the provisions of an ordinance to be re- introduced by II. P. Burruss, commits sioner of public improvements, at this mornings meeting of the city commis- sion.
 The measure will lie over until mex, Tuesday, because the entire commission will not be present. It will be consid- cred at the same time as the amend ment introduced by Commissioner John K. Hornady several weeks ago, action on which was postponed for two weeks at the meeting last Tuesday
 The measure to be rentroduced was voted down by the commission, four to one. two weeks ago.
 The two ordinances are expected to precipitate lively fight when they come before the commission for action. Dele gations favoring each measure promise to be present in full force.
 Commissioners Taylor and Hornady are both out of the city, having gone to Dallas, Tex, to attend the opening oi a new theatre there. They were accom- panied by 1T. Scudder Ryall, secretary to the commission.
 Commissioner Hornady and Secretary Ryall will return Wednesday, it is ex- pected. Commissioner Taylor will spend several days on the gulf with fishing party,
 In the absence of the secretary of the commission, Mrs. Hughes, secretary to MT. Ryall, will act as clerk at the meet ing this morning The meeting of the com mission this afternoon will be con- fined to meeting and immediately ad- journing. as Commissioner Brown will be unable to attend, due to an engage ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
CLAIMS DAMAGES
 FROM MINE UNION
Wife of E. E. Green Enters Suit for One Hundred Thousand
 Dollars

Mrs. Susie N. Greene filed suit in the circuit court of Jefferson county yes terday against. the United Mine Work sa00,0 900 damages for the alleged death of her husband, E. E. Greene.
 It is alleged that E. E. Greene, 8 hoisting engineer A of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company whose body was found on the Frisco railroad tracks on March 2S with sev- eral bullet holes in it. was shot and killed in pursuance of anlunlawful con- spiracy by the organization and its of ficials to prevent the corporation and its employees from working.
 In addition to the United Mine Work CTS of America the defendants are: Van A. Bittner, international repre- sentative; William Greene, secretary treasurer of the international organi- zation; John Zimmerman, w. D. Van Horn, John OLeary and Andrew Wat kins, high officials of the international body, who were associated with MT. Greene as a committee representing the sinterna tioncl organization in for mtlating a policy in Ala bama last week; T. K. Kennamer, president Of the Alabama division; William Turn blazer and Robert Gilmore, information al organizers
 MT. Greene had been paid off few hours before he was killed and at the time of the shooting was walking home from work When found the $70 which he received for his two weeks work was missing. In ditch few yards from where the body was located there were impressions in the earth which officials believe were made by persons who lay in wait. for some time. He was in the habit of walking home from work.
 This is the third suit to be filed against the United Mine Workers of America and it's officials, John Dawson and Arthur Whitfield, negroes, filed suits for $1o0.000 each Saturday after noon. They were shot and seriously wounded several days ago near Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
BUSINESS MEN ID MAKE FIRST GAME
 HOLIDAY OCCASION
Organizations Declare for Gen. eraI Afternoon Holiday to Get Attendance Trophy for
 BaronS and Birmingham

Junior and Senior Chamber of Con- merce officers joined yesterday in a call for record-breaking attendance at the Birmingham Nashville baseball game on Wednesday at Redwood field, opening the season.
 Three thousand letters were sent out by Secretary Paoli Smith of the Junior, and Manager 0. l.. Bum of the Senior body.
 The call reads:
 On to Rickwood
 Wednesday is the grand old day for the annual demise of grand mothers-the formal opening of the 1921 baseball season in Birming- ham.
 We are calling on you to join the big procession which is forming for the march to Redwood field to watch the Barons hit their pen nant winning stride.
 Don't be 2 stay-at-home and then 'cuss" because Birmingham didn't win the attendance trophy. Shut up shop and make 1t & general hol- iday Hang out the sign; "All gone to the game; nobody home" This is going to be the biggest seasons opener that Birmingham has ever seen. We're going to pack that park from the ground up and have them overflowing on the field. You simply can't afford to miss it.
 Let's go,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
NTNEY ORDINANCE
 COMES UP TODAY

Regulation of jitneys operating on the streets of Birmingham will be provided for in an ordinance to be introduced this morning at the meeting of the city com mission by Commissioner H. P. Bur russ.
 Provisions requiring the bonding, or in surfing of jitneys are contained in the ordinance, which is modelled on those operative in other cities. Protection ot the public against injury through reck- less driving is sought in trying to have the measure passed.
 As two members of the commission are absent from the city, the measure will have to lie on the table until next Tues day. It will be taken up at that time.
 Other members of the commission are not very friendly to the ordinance. They declare the enactment of such law would mean no check on the Birming- ham Railway. Light and Power com psny.
 Commissioner Burruss is strongly Of the opinion that the operation of jitneys in Birmingham is seriously in need of regulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
Wants an Antidote

Wants an Antidote
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 sIn recent issues of The Age Herald Mir. D. C. Picard of the Picard Chemical laboratories, makes some very needful suggestions and gives some very time ly advice as to the danger of drinking the present day whisky of any brand. make or color, and the bootleggcr's va riety in particular.
 He depicts in forceful and convincing terms the certain death. sooner or later, awaiting the transgressor, according to the quality and quantity consumed, and gives scientific reasons which should appeal to all why you should get on the water wagon and stay there if you want to stay here.
 There is an antidote ] believe. for all poisons, and as MT. Picard must know, so long as booze Is made and sold some people are going to drink it regardless of cost and the known risk taken. Then why not let these antidotes be known, so the unfortunates whose thirst defy or weakness renders uncon- troliable, can mix it along with the moonshine as chaser" of the evil and thus prolong the lives his good advice and timely warning cannot save.
 Prior to the civil war. and many years prior, our grandfathers bought home made corn whisky by the barrel and drank it daily The records of fam fly Bibles and of life insurance com panies show that these men, without fly screens, sleeping porches goif links,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
HIS SHOULDER BROKEN
 WHEN AUTO TURNS OVER

While on his way to visit his mother suffering from injuries received in an auto accident week ago, C. Q. Taylor of Empire was injured when the auto in which he was riding turned over in 8 ditch. He is now lying beside his mother. His sister, Miss Letha Taylor. was discharged yesterday.
 MT. Taylor suffered q broken shoulder. He is resting we'll, according to hospital authorities. Mrs. J. P. Taylor, the mother of the injured man, is progress ing nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
WHAT THEY SAY
Bx BILL THOMPSON

The question was: Are you go- ing to attend the opening game of baseball at Redwood park tomor- row?
 Where asked; Here and there downtown.
 The answers were:
 William Sell, Fafrey building:. That is a foolish question: Prac- tically everybody in Birmingham will be out at Redwood field to- morrow afternoon. Folks who say <they are not going only do it be- cause they are afraid the boss will fire them if he finds out"
 Percy Rosenberger, Birmingham Trunk factory: If somebody doesn't tie me to post and put a gag in my mouth l will be at the opening game of baseball tomor- row Everyone should be on hand to give Boss Moley's crew hearty cheer.''
 Will R. Osteen. Roberts & Son: T am going to be at that opon- ing game of baseball tomorrow eventif I have to play sick to get off from work. But l don't think that will have to do that, as Il think the boss is somewhat of ball fan himself''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
RETAIL GR0CERS AND BUTCHERS TO
 ELECT OFFICERS

officers for 192t-22 will be elected tonight at the serni-monthly meeting of the Retail Grocers' and Butchers asso~ citation. The meeting is considered one of the most important of the year and every member is urged to attend.
 During the past year the Retail Gro cers' and Butchers association has ex- tended a great deal and as whole the year is considered by far the most suc- cessful in the history of the associa- tion. The present officers are: Robert A. Emond, president; J. E. Colvin, vice president, and P. H. Shropshire, secre- tary.
 In addition to the election of officers several important business matters are scheduled to come up and special speaker will address the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
Club For Red Heads
 Ls Being Formed Here

ganize n real sOcinlabie club for folks here who are gifted with T1tnn locks.
 Both men nnd women are eligible Wearing oe wigs will not he per- mitted and. so far as known, no age limit hss been set. The club will hold weekly meetings and, ae- cording to announcements, yestev- day. it will be a social club, but will take mn interest in the civic life of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
WHlTESlDE CASE PASSED

The preliminary hearing of John Whiteside. alias Andrew Garnett, negro, was passed yesterday when called by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of misdemeanors until next week.
 Whiteside is alleged to have confessed to the killing of J, l.. Bourgoueis, 7S-year- old Confederate veteran. and Lacey Murphree. l5-year-old boy. near Henry Ellen, March ?. ".
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
--------------s-------- . WILL USE MARKET

While protesting the location of the farmers market on Second avenue, south. between Twenty-second and Twenty fourth streets, the Truck Growers association of Jefferson coun- ty will give it a trial with the hope that 1t will prove a more desirable location than they anticipate
 The truckers will meet Saturday r1crning in the Chamber of Conperce to consider purchase of baskets in wholesale quantities. Other matters win be discussed and the truckers will be addressed by Dr. C. K. Thomas of ket specialist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 Malcolm H. Smith and Miss Henrietta Spigener.
 R. Preston Wallace and Miss Audrey May Thompson.
 George v. Kilgore and Miss Myrtle K Frost.
 wifbur C.. Holmes and Miss Mary Burns Harris.
 Ben Rogers and Mrs. Farrie Dell Hatfield.
 J. Duffy Walker and Miss Myra Trammell.
 Elijah Chappcll and Miss Addie May Lynn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
------s---------------------- RESUME CABLE SERVICE

Commencing April 9, deferred cable service to all countries listed under Europe in Western Union tariff book is reinstated This service al one-half normal rates has not been available since September. 1918. when it was nec- essarily suspended because of the con gested conditions of the cable systems throughout the world,
 The Western Union has taken advan- tage of the first opportunity since the war to reinstate this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12

athletic halls and automobiles wers healthier, heartier, stronger and lived to a more advanced age than the later day prohibitionist and even those of the present generation who have every modern health device at their command and advanced medical attention, the proficiency of which almost defies a pain. T. T. ASHFORD
 "The Plantation" Madison, Ala. April f 1921.
 Through With Liquor To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I and several others of Miami have read your editorial on the danger of drinking Nassau and moonshine liquors. This editorial was copied by Miami pa- pars and commented on by them.
 From my personal observations be- lieve that it has done more good in breaking up the bootlegging business than our entire police force, notwith- standing the fact that we have as good police force as Birmingham or any other city.
 If the press of the country would throw more light on this evil and espe- cially give an account of the many deaths it has caused, 1t would aid tho cause of prohibition and lower the cost to the government in enforcing thu laws.
 l am not a "teetotaller," not by long shot but l am not drinking any more poison. Yours truly,
 c. II. BREEN.
 Miami, Fla, April :, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
Epents of Today
 In Birmingham,
StatolnRnt FebruhTy &Ist, '

Convention of Bakery industries open at 10 e'cIeck at TutSviler. Kfwanis club luncheon at l o'clock. Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Lyxsc-Keith vaudeville and pic- LoesvAs Bijou-yaudevilie and pie tureM-
 Triancn-Charsie Chaplin. in @The Kid.
 Alcasar-@srke Devils Pass Key.- StxAnd--Wallace Reid, in @srhe Love SpectaL7
 GaIax--Bebe Daniels, in 'Ducks and Drakes.o
 Riaito-Hsrry Carey. in Outlet Pre0f.-
 Odeon-SeriAl drama and comedy. Princess--ScriaI drama and comedy Edgewood Park-Dancing from 3 to 1x.
 Miles School of Dancing--Dancins from 9 to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
LIGHT FIFTH AVENUE

Delegations requesting the city commits sion to act on the proposition to light Fifth avenue, north. will appear before the board this morning. Civilians, real tors and other civic organizations will attend the meeting today.
 In the absence of Commissioners Tay- Tor and Brown, the matter will prob ably pass over fo ra week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
HARD LABOR SENTENCE
 FOR PR0HI VIOLATION

to violatng the prohibition law and was sentenced to 12J months hard labor for the county yesterday by Judge William
 r. Fort in the criminal division of the circuit court Joe Jones pleaded guilty to an attempt to distll and was sen fenced to six months hard labor Both men were given additional time for costs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
Main 52s0

All young people in Birming- ham who have red hair and who nre young and sociabIe are re- quested to come 10 the office of Dr. Page F. Reed at the Tutwiier hotel this morning.
 There the organization of the Red Headed club of Birmingham will he perfected.
 This was the announcement made yesterday by Dr. Reed who, with several other young rcd headed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
MRS. DEMERE INJURED

Mrs. NJ. II. DeMere. 1924 Eighth ave- nue south, is resting well at her home following an auto accident yesterday when the car in which she was riding ran across the sidewalk and collided with telegraph pole at First avenue and Eighteenth street north.
 The car was being driven by Mrs. W. $. Lowell, 2307 Ridge Park avenue. Mrs, Lowell was q. sufferer from shock but was not injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-12
FROST OUTLOOK

5 Continued colder and probably an- other light frost this morning is the forecast given out yesterday by F. c. Horton. local. weather observer.
 A light frost visited Birmingham yesterday morning. stated Mir. Hor- ton. but as the. winds were blowing it did not do much damage. As long as the winds are blowing we need have no fear of heavy frost. There will be but little change Tn temperature this morning 2