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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
u. S. STAMP COLLECTORS
INVADING GREAT BRITAIN
Attempt to Secure Pick of English Collections of United
otates Designs, Because the Older American Issues
Are Remarkably Well Engraved.

Looking through one OF the th,r-
teen volumes OF our largest collection.
ne suddenly caught sight Of an o!l
envelope bearing an lS41 George
Washington stamp.
That Is certainly remarkable" he
exclaimed. THAT letter is addressed
to my srandmothcr. and II was writ
ten by my grandfather before their
marriage"
He promptly bought it at high
price as matter OF sentiment"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
MrS. c. q. Itutsrh.

The body OF Mrs. sa!lie Neal Rutsch
wiic OF G. @. Rutsch. who died in
Henderson. Ky. FridaS. has been
brought here for burial. Services will
ne conducted AT 4:ao o'clock this
a,ternoon al the grave in Hollywood
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
Mr~ Mnrta r. Hntcher.

MrN Maria T Hatcher died Friday
m the homo Of her daughter. Mrs
Eusscll Gregory, in Chcste-6cld
county. The funeral services will he
heid In tho Chester Methodist Church
this afternoon NJ o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30

waist limo In eight days. Health Com.
missioner COPELAND announced today.
The member Sof the class who has
reduced tho most in circumference
has lost six inches. Tho greatest
decrease In poundago Is 19i.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-30
Lose Eight Feet Of w.,.t,,n..

NEW YORK. Oct. 2o.-Fifty fat
women who are engaged in a prize
reducing contest under city auspices
have lost eight feot OF aggregate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
GREENV|LLE ASSURES NEGRO A FAIR TRIAL
Prominent Men Make Affi- davitS That Alleged Killer
 Will Get Justice

Greenville, April 6.-(special)--A large number of citizens of Greenville and Butler county numbering among some of the most prominent professional and business men, have made affidavits to the effect that Jake Crenshaw, who was convicted in Butler county of killing Mrs. Foster Gafford and later given new trial by the supreme court will get a fair and impartial trial in Butler county.
 These affidavits will be submitted to the court in an effort to prevent the granting of a change of venue in the said case It is rumored in Greenville that attorneys of the defense, Bedeaux & Bedeaux, of Birmingham, will be here and ask the court to transfer Cren- shaw's case to Montgomery county. The Butler county citizens claim that a change of venue is not necessary in the case, that there are no evidences of sug- gestions of mob violence and that the defendant was given a fair trial here last year. Tt will cost the county a large additional sum of money to try the de- fendant at another place and this is un- necessary" stated one of the men who signed one of the affidavits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS
"ROUNDER OF BROADWAY"
 FEATURE AT LOEW'S
Ry ESTELLE BETHEA HAL

The bin that opens for the weekend run at Loew's theatre with this aIter : noon's performances is one of the best in many weeks
 First there will be Neal Barrett and company in The Rounder of Old Broadway" which is featured, not only hy MT. Barretts splendid character act ing, but by the scenic effect Of Times Square by night that brings out every feature of that famous New York land mark.
 Jack Anthony, the famous Italian comedian, who for many years was d mem Der of the we'll known tea moi An thony and Ross, with Louise Arnold, who was here last year with Josie Hymns minstrels, will be an added at traction.
 Another big attraction will be the two noted song writers. Blanche Franklyn and Nat Pincent, offering their own popular hits. Their compo- sitions embrace such well known songs as I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles v "Lonesor~e," La Veeda," and Wonder ful Days" Elmer and Clarence stan ley are to present whirlwind exhibi- ton of gymnastic feats, and Paramo, musical artist, specializing on har monica and strings, will complete the bill.
 Grace Darling will appear in "The Deserted Woman" as the film feature of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
PINE ASSOCIATION
 REFLECTS OFFICERS
By Associated Press

New Orleans. April 6.--In an effort, as it was termed. Ito keep the faith" the Southern Pine association tonight re- elected the entire list of officers of the association and made plans for fighting the governments antitrust suit at the concluding session of the sixth annual convention,
 Former United States Senator Joseph w. Bailey of Texas was employed by the association to aid the association in it's anti-trust suit in which the govern ment will attempt o prove he associa- ion has in the past fixed prices and otherwise violated the antitrust laws.
 The 400 delegates to the convention just closed tonight reelected by acclama- tion the following officers in addition to the old board of directors
 A. l.. Clark. Dallas. Texas. president P. $. Gardiner. Laurel, Miss, vice pres dent; R. M. Hallowell, Elizabeth, La, vice president; Henry NJ. Roung, New Orleans, treasurer; John H. Lucas Kan sas City. chief counsel; J. p. Rhodes, New Orleans, secretary-manager; H. C. Buekres, New Orleaps, assistant secre- tary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
THE HONEYMOON" HEADS BILL. AT LYRIC THEATRE

Howard Smith and Mildred Parker in one-act comedy called. "The Honey moon," are the hea.dliners of the new programme opening at the Lyric to- day. This number was written by Arthur Hoffman, author of a number of successful sketches and two of the biggest plays of recent years Friend ly Enemies" and Welcome Stranger" "The Honeymoon" is one of his bright est little plays, being the story of a man who marries that he may have a legal right to curb certain young woman's dictatorial tendencies.
 Four other Keith acts, all of them described as in keeping with the Keith standard in every particular, and Pathe News Weekly comprise the remainder of the programme. The other acts are Faden trio. high-class singing and comedy offering. entitled Just Wait and See" Marie Dorr, The Rube Girl;" Manuel RonTain's That Trio" described as vaudeville's sweetest singers, and Anita Diaz Monkeys in a Darwiniat demonstrate of fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
EXECUTIVES ELECTED
University Y. M. c. A. Announce New
 Business Council

Tuscaloosa, April -(speciaI)-The executive council of the Young Men 8 Christian association at the university for the year 1921-22 have been elected as follows: John Sparkman, Jack Freeman, Lawrence Davis Dwight Nixon, H. c, Pannell, A. Clements and Otis Helms. This council elected the following off, cers: President, John Sparkman; vice president. Lawrence Davis: chairman of the finance committee, H. C. Pannell. The advisory board are for three years, Dr. George Denny and Judge W. w. Brandon; two years, pr. Thomas. Saul Smith; one year, Dr. George Lang, MT. Robison Brown: treasurer, Dr. J. s. Thomas. The beloved secretary, MT. Carl Floss, will remain with the university again next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
UNEMPLOYMENT IS
 STILL INCREASING
Number of Idle in Alabama Growing Because of Inac-
 tivity in Steel Industry
By Asscsiated Press

Washington, April tn spite of re- newed activity in automobile plants, and a resumption of operations in three or four other industries, industrial and un- l employment in the United States contin- ued to increase during March, accord ing to labor department statistics From all sections, however, increased em- ployment on farms was indicated in the verbal returns made by federal agents, though the actual number of men So engaged was not susceptible of statisti- cal presentation
 The department found that 1,424 indus trial establishments in the United States. | ordinarily employing more than 800 men each, had on march 3l, 1,5S7,7S6 workers 1 on pay rolls, against 1612,6ll employed | on February &, a net decrease of 24S25 or l.5 per cent. The March number was 40,SOS, or 25 per cent less than the total January a.
 By far the largest proportion of the unemployment increase during the month was due to cessation in steel and iron operations, though other metal, textile and food manufacturers also noted drops. Out of 65 cities and industrial centers from which reports came, 4 showed increased unemployment while decrease was found in H
 Labor conditions were reported im- proved in Tennessee. There was still, however, an unemployment of about N per cent in textile mills, which was be- | ing reduced daily.
 1 In Alabama an increase in unemploy- ment was noted, owing chiefly, the re- port said, to inactivities of the iron and steel industry Present indications, the report said, point to an early resump- tion of operations in this industry.
 Mississippi reported apparently no change for improvement in the lumber industry, which now requires only an average of 20 per cent of normal
 In Georgia the report said there was every indication of an abundance of farm labor
 Unusually good weather conditions have promoted farm work considerably throughout Virginia, the report said No uneasiness was reported among farm CTS in regard to the supply of labor which promises to be abundant.
 Cotton planters in both North and South Carolina reported farm labor plentiful lat reduced wages.
 The melon and peach season at hand
 in central Florida will give employment to hundreds of orange and grapefruit ] pickers and packers for two months after the closing of the citrus packing houses, the report said, and farmers will use about all the common labor avail able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
TOday's Thrillers
Sheriff Swears in Members of
 Mob as Deputies and They
 Take Intended iCtim to Jail
By Associated Press

Tampa, Fla. April 6.-Armed guards were placed inside the Hillsborough county jail tonight as precaution against the possi- bility of an attempt by mob, to get possession of Winner Collins, a negro. held in jail here, charged with attempted assault on six white women at Barrow late Mon day night,
 The presence here of number of Polk county men, who arrived in automobiles during the afternoon and threats that have been made to "get" Collins, led Sheriff w. C. Spencer to prepare for any even tuality
 Sheriff John Logan of Polk county, by his presence of mind, prevented lynching soon after Collins was captured near Lake land this morning. The officers took the black to Lakeland, and the sheriff and three deputies started with their man in an au- tomobile for the county jail at Barlow.
 Lakeland citizens, numbering about 100. overlook the sheriff's party. Halting his car Sheriff Lo- gan faced the mob.
 "Gentlemen," he said, there will be no trouble. I know every man among you. I swear each and every one of you in as deputy sheriff. It is your duty now to escort, with me, this prisoner to the jail at Barlow"
 The mob was taken by surprise and stood by while the sheriff placed the negro in faster car than his own. and placing three deputies in the ear told them to drive right through Barlow and head for Tampa They soon out ran the other. cars and brought the prisoner safely to this city.
 Collins was a prisoner in the county jail at Barlow, serving sentence for a minor offense, and the jailor made him a "trusty.~ Monday night he went out on an errand and entered a house and attacked a young white girl. Her screams frightened him away, and while he was being searched for he went to five other houses in efforts to assault women. Later he was caught and while a mob was taking him into the country to lynch him, he leaped from a fast speeding automobile and got away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
1.-THE DEVILS PASS-KEY"
 NET WEEK AT ALCAZAR

Scenes of gay Parisian life With un- usual realism. are features of Won Stroheim's latest success, "The Devils Pass Key" which comes to the Alca- gar theatre next week.
 The reproduction in '"The Devirs Pass Key of life in Paris. where thi story is laid, is genuine in every de- tail. Mir. Won Stroheim has spent a good deal of time there himself and much of the local color of the scenes in the French capital is the result ot his own experience.
 The story concerns an American au- thor living in Paris with his extrava- gant wife, who becomes hopelessly in debt at the shop of an interruptions modiste. Expecting the woman to fol low the Parisian method of getting a rich lover to pay her bills, the modiste introduces her to an American army officer. This turns out to be the most fortunate thing that could have hap pened to the young wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
No Real Clue Found Rx AsanciatAd Prnaa

New York April 6.-The finding by river police today of heavy mourning veil, thought to belong to Mrs. Annette K N. Rankine. wealthy widow who dis appeared Friday. and for whose body po- lice have been dragging the East river was declared tonight to be no real clue. J. M (BilD Wye. formerly of the secret service, who has been retained by rel atives to conduct an investigation, said Mrs Rankine did not wear a veil. Po- lice of the marine division reported to- night that no one had appeared there to examine the veil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
LOCAL MAN WEDS

Greenville. April 6-(Special )--John Lewis of Birmingham and Miss Kate Porter of this city were married this afternoon at the home of the brides par ents. MT. and Mrs. O. R. Porter. Dr. Richard Wilkinson, rector of St. Thomas officiated. The bride is the only daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs Porter. The groom is manager of the First National Bank building of Birmingham. They left this afternoon for a To-day trip to points in Florida. Later they will go to Port land, Ore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
DORALDINA AT ALCAZAR
 IN THE WOMAN UNTAMEDe

Those who would cultivate a beauti- ful soul should take an interest in ar tlstic dancing, according to Doraldina who dances number of tropical crea- tions in 'The Woman Untamed" at the Alcazar this week
 Doraldina points to the fact that among ancient Greeks and Egyptians the primitive dances were utilized in the religious festivals to obtain the profoundly devout mental state fitting to holy occasions, and among the Per slans and Turks the luxurious sinuous dances of Harem ladies were not only used to assist the caliphs and Sultans into state of drowsy content but also were utilized to express insnired mental states
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
MONROE J. ELKAN DIES
We'll Known Man Will Be Buried il
 Selma Today

Selma. April s-tspeeial)-Tele- grams announcing the sudden death or Monroe | Elkan, 51, in Pensacola Fla. following an operation, were received bere Tuesday night, shortly after tele- phone messages had summoned rela- tives from this city to his bedside Mr- EIkan was only i'll two days. Mir El- kan was connected with number ot successful enterprises in Pensacola ana amassed considerable wealth. Beside his widow, two sisters survive nlms these being Mrs. Rosa HersIeio anu Mrs. Carrie Herzfeld. both of this city. The body. accompanied by Mrs Elkan and friends from Pensacola arrived this evening. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:So a. m, from the residence of Leo Mass, AT Lapsley street. Interment will be in Live Oak cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
POPULAR NEWSPAPER
 PICTURE AT RIALTO

The famous newspaper movie sensa- tion, "Go and Get It. is playing a re- turn arrangement at the Rialto, where 1t will be run through Saturday The production is considered by critics and laymen to be- one of the best pictures on the newspaper ever produced. If takes all of the excitement inseparable With the press and combines it with a thrilling and strangely fascinating story
 The chief thread of interest in GO ana Get It. winds about a scientific experiment. made on huge gorilla. Wlth gorilla's brain, human brain was piaceo Ine object was to observe the behavior of the gorilla. With human intelligence and animal fierceness and absence of ethics or reason, the animal became menace and monstrocity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
ELABORATE DECORATIONS FOR DANCE PAVILION

The elaborate new decorations for Dreamland dance pavilion at Edge wood park have been en route here TOT the past week or so, and Wednes- aay the shipment was received by Manager Hugh Hill He immediately put a crew of men to work placing the decorations on the interior of the beautiful dance palace, and he an rounced Wednesday night that the dec orations would be up for the Saturday night dance when he is planning to play to another great crowd in the dance pavilion.
 Sunday movies will again be shown at Edgewood park Sunday with an other six-reel feature photoplay on the hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Flatly Reject Reduction
By Associated Press 

New York April Representatives of approximately 10000 organized. skilled and semi-sllilled employees of the Della ware, L.ackawanna and Western rail road today flatly rejected a proposed 27 per cent wage reduction While tho workers declined to be party to a joirt request to the railroad labor board to adjust the matter. the road manage ment announced it would submit the con troversy to that body at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

ture, The Gilded Lily" the Strand feature this week. It is thought by many to be her best appearance To- cally and a picture of a very high artistic type.
 The usual Mae Murray appearance means elaborateness of production. and here there is no exception to that rule, but there is more than mere beauty of production in this picture. There is a real thought, applicable to human nature, well acted and produced
 The most striking part of the story idea is found in the effort of the gay and flashy Broadway queen to settle down and lead the simple life for a boy from q small town. It proved that the boy was fed up on the home sweet home idea and had really loved her for her brilliance The Lily only finds contentment and the simple life in a marriage to man as world weary as herself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
THIS BALE OF COTTON HIT BEDROCK PRICES.
 SHERIFF IS NOTIFIED
By Associated Prese

Montgomery, April GA new low record on the price of cotton was made here today, when Ben Crewe, n negro farmer, living near Montgomery, found that he had exchanged 60O-pOund bale of the staple for a certificate good for S1 in trade at local clothing store.
 sheriffs forces nre looking for the unidentified white man who is alleged to have made the deal in cotton. The victim says he thought the trade certificate was $fOO bill and it seems that he fn- dorsed the check for the cotton nfter the white man had tnken the bale into Montgomery and sold it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Prosecution Computes Hearing
" Associated Press

Atlanta, April 6--The prosecution to- day completed it's hearing of evidence in the case against Willard Cornell. a young Pike county farmer. charged by the government with having held Cor relius Alexander. a negro farm hand, in peonage. The defense began its case sy presentation of number of witness ses who testified as to the good char acter of Cornell and of his standing in the community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
To Address Veterans

Montgomery. April 6.-(Special.)- Judge Henry P. Merritt of the court of appeals has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual memorial address at the Confederate Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek April 26. Arrange ments are being made for a large crowd. and many capitol officials and employees are planning to visit the home at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
New State Bank

Montgomery. April 6.-(Special.)-- Phil Campbell Franklin county, was given a new bank by the state bank ing department Wednesday when a charter was issued to the First Na- tional Bank of Phil Campbell, which will begin business with a paid in capi- tai of S15.000 and surplus of $1,5 A. M Grimsley is president of the new institution and w. C. Evans. cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Blackfriars Return

Tuscaloosa, April 6.-(Special. )-The cast of Blackfriars returned last night from most successful trip in the his tory of this organization. They enter tained at Marion, Meridian. Greenyille Andalusia. Mobile and Montgomery and had large audiences at each performance. On April 15 Miss Stella Brown and Miss Inez Thames will be added to the cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Case Is Given Jury


 Norfolk. Va, April 6-The fate of the four men charged with first degree murder in connection with the killing of two Japenese seamen on board the steamship Kaisho Maru last Christmas eve was given into the hands of the jury at 1o:12 o'clock tonight After the jury had been out an hour, court at taches expressed the belief that no yer dict would be reachd tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
FIRE RAGING IN TOKYO,
 1,70C HOUSES DESTROYED
Ry Associated Press

Tokio, April 6-Fre which broke out in the Asakusa section of Tokio at S:S0 this morning was still spreading at 2 O clock this afternoon. Fifty persons have been injured while 1700 houses have been destroyed, among them eight temples, a school house and a police station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Deaths

John l.. CrotwelI, Jr.-Funeral serv- ices for John l.. Crotwen. infant son of John l.. Crotwell, 4440 Second ave nue, south. will be held from the residence this morning at II o'clock. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Alma Jarvis - Eighteen month old daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. F.. Jarvis t32S First avenue, north, died at a local infirmary yesterday afternoon The body will be sent to Sylacauga this afternoon by Woodin for inter ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Mountain Workers Convene

hy AsHOc1Ated Press
 Knoxville, Tenn, April 6.-The ninth annual conference of Southern Noun tain Workers opened here this morning. Delegates were welcomed by President H A Morgana of the University of Ten. nessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
CHILDREN AT LEEDS

Leeds, April 6.-(Special )-Three dogs and one COW have gone mad in the last week. The first dog bit four children. The dog belonged to Alonzo Mclaughlin. It had been sick for a week or more, and was in pen. When little Christine was sent to water it she was attacked Her small brother also was bitten. as were two Grimmes children, before it could be killed The children were sent to Birmingham for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Delegates Chosen

Tuscaloosa, April 6.-(Special. .)-Frank Tait and Claude D. Pepper of the uni versity were elected by the student as- sembly to represent the college at the next student convention, which will he held at an early date in St. Louis.