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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
CANNON RETAINED AS PRESIDING OFFICER OF
 ALABAMA CONFERENCE

Selma, May 3.-(Special.) )--Dispatches from Louisville announce today that Bishop James Cannon, Jr., has been re- tained as presiding officer of the Ala bama conference Methodist Episcopal church, south, according to the decision of the College of Bishops at their semi annual meeting held in Louisville the past two days. While some opposition had developed in this conference to Bishop Cannon on account of what was considered by small element of the conference as "Arbitrariness' on the part of the bishop and such opposition was made known to the bishops committee on assignments, the larger element fav bring Bishop Cannon's retention in this conference prevailed and the hun- dreds of letters and telegrams to the committee on assignments were instru mental in making them understand in what high favor he stands with the ma jority of Methodists in this state. This announcement of his retention In ths Alabama conference means that he will be enc of the principal speakers in the christian educational campaign now be- ing waged in the Selma district, of which the Rev. E. l., Crawford is presiding e- der. He will speak in Selma at some near date, delivering his world-famed speech on christian education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
EAST GADSDEM SCHOOL
 ENDS SESSION FRIDAY

Gadsden, May 3.--(special.) )-The East Gadsden school will close Friday eve ming after most successful season and the programme will be most interesting. There will be programme Thursday evening with Prof Murphey In attend ance as a speaker and programme by the pupils. Friday afternoon there will be health programme with pr. Mur- phey of the health unit and Dr. Dewitt Fawcett present. Friday night the "Coon- vile Aristocracy' minstrel show will be given.
 The school will close a most success ful season and has been under the sup ervision of MT. T. D. Breeden, a we'll known educator of this section. He has been assisted by two other teachers Miss Laura Kynerd and Miss Ruth Kynerd.
 Miss Connie Riddle has also taught there during the present .sterm and next year it is believed that a fifth teacher may be added, quite a contrast to the two-room, two-teacher school of few years ago. The enrolment in the school has doubled in the past two years and plans are being made already for big year next term,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
GADSDEN COUNCIL
 FAILS TO ACT ON
 LIGHTING CONTRACT

Gadsden, May 3.-(Special )-The city council at it's session last night failed to act on the lighting contract, which has been presented by the Alabama Power company for ratification, and it will be taken up in all probability at the next meeting after one or two clauses have been changed to meet the approval of the council members.
 An ordinance was passed last night calling for the laying of curbs and gut ters on a number of streets, including the following: South Fourth, Ninth, Elev- enth, Sixth, Turntine, Gardner, Twelfth, Alabama avenue, First, Chestnut, Chris topher avenue Choice, Third, Seventh, Forest, Tenth and Walnut.
 The mayor made his semannual report of the finances of the city, as required by law, and showed that there is on hand today S5S,O94& and that S34 366,6S of this amount is on per cent interest. The recapitulation sheet shows the following receipts and expenditures: General fund Receipts, $102, ,0161l and expenditures, 80, leaving a balance of $S,707.16. Im- provement fund: Receipts, $21, ,273.2S, with expenditures of S7,97SS5, leaving balance of $13,294.43. Receipts of special water tax fund, $34,4S1.43 with expenditures of s5,242.75, leaving a balance of 29,23S.6S General water fund receipts, $2451721; ex- penditures, $16, 663,14, leaving balance of s17,S54.07. Total balance of s59,c94.34.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
PASSION FLOWER, /" FEATURING NORMA
 TALMADGE AT TRIANON, IS GREAT PLAY

one of the finest works of Benavente, greatest living dramatist of Spain, and the interpretation which has been given to It by Miss Talmadge should be a source of joy to him. It is an absorbing g tale of Spanish peasant life, a story of love, tragedy, jealousy and hatred, that turns into love again. Courtenay Foote is seen in the role of Esteban. Acacias step-father; Eurlalie Jensen is Raimunda, and Harrison Ford is Nor bert, the poet in love with Acacia. Nat allie Talmadge also has a part.
 The production. which is released by Associated First National Pictures, Inc, Is like a breath from old Spain. Under the skillful direction of Herbert Brenon a most colorful and fascinating photo drama has been achieved. It is one of the most artistic and dramatic screen works of a decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

Dr. J. w. Livingston, president of the Livingston Medicine company of Grif- fin and Atlanta, Ga, arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday preparatory to the Introduction of the newest product of his company
 Dr. Livingston is well and fagorably known to many Birmingham people, having for a number of years visited here from time to time in the interest lngston that his methods, as we'll as hls product, are unusual and during. his visit something entirely out of the ordinary may be expected in the way or advertising and merchandising plans.
 Striking a new and advanced note in the field of proprietary medicines pr. Livingston's newest discovery-Re- generator-has already demonstrated it's merit and is rapidly making a name for itself as an exponent of the theory of combining mind and ,nedi- cine in the treatment of human ills Regenerator 1t is claimed, is more than medicine; the principle of it's action being based upon certain prac- tices of mental science directed in a practical way with Regenerator as a vehicle to be utilized in conjunction With the mind
 To say the least, the theory is an in- tensely interesting one and apparently the most practical adaptation of two great forces in the development of the vital organs. It is said that the in- gradients of Regenerator are puyely egetable-being remedies provided by Nature-hence when used ib conjunc- ton with the mental powers remarka- ble results follow.
 Realizing the importance of Bir- mlngham as a distributing and mar ket'ng center, an extensive advertis- Ing campaign is being launched in this city in the interest of Regenerator, and as a means to this end, Dr. Livingston proposes to introduce some novel and elaborate features during his visit here.
 In Atlanta when Regeneration was introduced less than a month ago, most Satisfactory and favorable re- ception is reported Having extreme confidence in this district and it's fu- ture, Dr. Livingston expresses himself as being extremely optimistic regard ing the introduction of Regenerator here.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Livingston. the Doctor, motor over from Griffin yesterday and upon arrival at the Tut wiler hotel immediately began prepar- ations for the campaign here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
FRIENDS ARE BOOSTING THOMPSON TO SUCCEED COLONEL w. I. SANDERSI


 Montgomery, May 3-JSpecial )--Frjends or frederick l. Thompson, publisher of the Mobile Register and vice chairman or the United States shipping board, today started a movement for the presen- tation of his name to the state demo- cratic executive committee for election as national committeeman as the suc- cessor of Col w. T. Sanders, deceased. They acted in Mr.. Thompson's absence and without his announcement as a can- didate and without his suggestion as to whether or not he would accept.
 Those back of the movement propose to call the attention of the state commit tee to the fact that north Alabama has had the national committeeman for years and that south Alabama and Mobile have never yet asked for the honorary posi- tion in the councils of the democratic party of the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

Norma Talmadge justly deserves to be classed as one of America's greatest &C., tresses of either stage or screen. This is the conclusion after viewing "The Passion Flower" now playing at the Trianon. This charming little artist, who long ago won popularity by her extraordinary emotional powers, exhibits depth of feeling and versatility in The Passion Flower that marks her as one of the few really great actresses of the silent drama. And her screen version of Jacinto Benaventes play, in which Nance O'Neil starred on Broad way. compares most favorably with the stage drama. In 1t Norma Talmadge is seen as Acacia, the daughter, whereas on the stage Nance O'Neil enacted the part of Raimunda, the mother.
 "The Passion Flower Is undoubtedly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Louisville and Nashville
 Announces New Schedules

Tuscaloosa, May 3-(Special.)-J. H. Settle, division passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, with headquarters at Birmingham, has ar ranged for the schedule on that road to be slightly changed With this change local passenger train No. 40, from Bloc ton, will make connection with trains 15 and 101 from Decatur and Birmingham. and is due to arrive in Tuscaloosa at 10:5O a. m., daily. Heretofore there has been no connection at Yolande between these trains and passengers from Bloc ton used either the Mobile and Ohio or Alabama Great Southern. which was an all-day trip, putting them in this city in the afternoon. MT. Settle feels that this change will be beneficial to Tus- caloosa as well as the towns all along the route to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
LOTHIAN IS ASSURED
 OF POTATO CANNERY

Dothan. May 3.-(Special.)-A sweet po- tato cannig factory is now assured for this city. J. F. Stansbury. a represen- tative of the Middletown Canning com pany, Is in the city in charge of the preliminary arrangements. The people he represents are an old established con cern.
 They selected Dothan for the reason that this section is able to produce mole and better quality of potatoes to the acre than any section nearby. It has been found that these potatoes may be grown as second crop after oats very successfully, which should make very attractive crop to the farmer. Only the yellow yam potato will be canned.
 A location has been found for the plant and machinery will arrive in time for the fall packing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

The development of the Ensley prop critics of Ramsay and Mccormack was given decided impetus yesterday by the announcement of contracts let for two offices. An office for the J. II. Perkins Real Estate company will be erected on the Berney Drug Store cor- ner facing Nineteenth street, and an- other erected between the office oc- cupied by the Walker Land office and Averyt building for the Ensley divi- sion of the Postal Telegraph.
 The office now occupied by J. II Perkins Is one of the landmarks of early Ensley, and on completion of the new office will be razed with the ad- joining building, now occupied by shoe shop. The building plans for Ramsay and Mccormack call for the erection of an imposing building on this spot which will be in Keeping with the beautiful bank building on the corner
 Many other Improvements in the business section of Ensley in accord ance with MT. Ramsay's and Mir. Me- Cormack's announcement in retiring as active officials in the Bank of Ens- ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

given credit for pointing out something of moral without going to the extreme of preaching.
 The cast supporting Miss Stewart As notably strong, including as it does such brilliant photoplayers as Ralph Lewis, James Morrison, Myrtle Stedman and William V. Mong. It is an adaptation from the stage play of Sydney Grundy and the screen version was directed py John M. Stahl under the supervision of the producer Mir Mayer
 In all of Miss Stewards recent pie lures she has shown a marked disposi- tion to step forward rapidly by depart ing from beaten paths so far as char acterization is concerned. this being true especially in "The Yellow Typhoon' and Harriet and the Piper" In Sowing the Wind" she is said to go even fur ther in her commendable efforts to es- tablish herself as one of the screen s most versatile artists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
TUSCALOOSA GIRL NAMED SPONSOR
 J. [. Y. REUNION
Miss Anne Wallace Hays Is Se- lected by Commander Craig. Staff Members Not
 Yet Named

Selma, May B. (special) - Col. George H. Craig, adjutant general. commanding the Alabama division, United Confederate Veterans, has se- lected Miss Anne Wallace Hayes of Tuscaloosa sponsor for the division for the annual reunion at Anniston May 1S-19. with power of selecting her own maids. Miss Hayes had hoped to have Miss Elizabeth Mcleod of this city, now student at Tuscaloosa, on her staff, but Miss McLeod's studies prohibited attendance on the reunion, and encouragement will be made within few days of the young women who are to grace the staff.
 Mrs. J. H Wilson of Anniston, wife of brigadier general of the Alabama division, has been appointed assistant matron of honor and chief of the ladies StaT and she is intrusted with the duties of hostess for the large staff of sponsors and maids from the division.
 Pending the election of the new president of the United Daughters of the Confectionery no announcement os matron of honor for the reunion will be made, the incoming president to serve in that capacity. Mrs W. S. Pugh of Mobile has been named off, cial chaperone by Colonel Craig, and Mrs. Joseph Aderhold of Anniston is assistant 'chaperone.
 Adj. Gen. w. l.. Kirkpatrick of the Second brigade. in which Camp Jones of Selma Is included, has selected Miss Annalu Burns of this city for sponsor. She will select her own maids.
 Colonel Craig will leave Monday, May 16, for Anniston, accompanied by col. Saffold Berney of Mobile, brig adler general on his staff Mrs. w. s. Pugh of Mobile. official chaperone, and AdJt. B. Creagh of this city, to make all last-moment plans, for the big re- union. Anniston committees are ac- lively at work preparing for large and successful meeting of the veterans and several elaborate functions are being arranged.
 Birmingham will send big delega- tlons from Camp Wilcox and Camp Hardee Colonel Craig was notified to- day. and the attendance from otha~ camps in the state will be well rep resented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
"S0WING THE WIND," ONE OF THE
 SEASONS BIG ATTRACTIONS

Anita Stewart in her latest Associated
 First National picture, Sowing the
 Wind,' will be the feature attraction at the Trianon theatre next week, beginning Monday. Louis B. Mayer, the producer, confidently announces this as one of Miss Stewart's best efforts at interpreting the silent dramatic art, of which she has long been recognized as one of the most popular opponents. The story concerns Rosamond, who emerges from a convent to plunge into the evil environments of & gambling dive over which presides her benefactress, Baby Brabant who is later revealed as the girls mother. Her flight from the den of orgies and her subse- quent meeting with the man she loves and the accidental finding of her father combine to make story of sustained suspense affording Miss Stewart plenty of opportunities to display her emotional qualities. Several thrilling climaxes are claimed for the film and 1t is further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Road Contract Let

Tuscaloosa, May 3.--(Special. )--Rep- resentatives of the state highway de- pertinent, while in this city Saturday let contract for the upkeep of 10 miles of what is known as the Bir- mingham road. Those to whom the contract was given are Oscar Thcmp son, R. A. Clark and MT. Robinson These men will each be paid $100 per month to insure good condition at least 10 miles of the road leading to- ward the Magic City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
MRS. |. E. WINNING

Mrs. J. E.. Winning, prominent and beloved woman of Ensley, died at her hone, 1849 Pike avenue, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral serv- ices will be held from the First Meth odist church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, with Rev. J. c. Persinger, pas tor of the church. officiating.
 The deceased was 72 years of age. and is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mrs. c. w. Cole and Mrs. G. F. Nader of Ensley, and one son, Will Winning of Indianapolis; sev- eral grandchildren, including Edward Cole, Mrs. George E. Boyd, IT., and Miss Doris Nader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Regret Sanders, Death

Selma, May 3.-(Special. )-Shocked comments on the tragic death of Hon W. T. Sanders, which occurred at Atehns Monday, were made in Selma today by many men personally ac quainted with the well-known lawyer. As a member of the national demo- cratic executive committee, and law yer of high standing, MT Sanders oe- cupied an eminent place in the state. To those Selmians who knew him per sonally the sad news of his death was distressing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
A Kind TnfIertaker

Tuscaloosa, May S.-(special)-J. D. Foster of this city, while following hiIt profession as an undertaken, als9 raises pigeons and other poultry. He has a hobby of presenting pair of blooded pigeons to young boys, his only remuneration being that they pledge themselves to be kind to the birds, feed them as he specifics and "holier" at him every time he comes in sight. He has given away 9 pairs 10 boys up to this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
ATHLETIC FIELD

Beginning at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon the new athletic field, at Ensley park will be opened to the public with interesting school events. Commissioner J. Ellis Brown will for mally open the exercises which will be held under the auspices of the High school Athletic association. Repre- sentatlves from Bush, Fairview, Minor, Pratt City and Wylam schools have entered. a
 The programme follows: 1.--Broad jump (heavies), high jump dghts) ]; 2-high jump Qights), broad jump (heavies); 3-dash Qights), 80 yards; 4-dash. Qights), 100 yards; 5--hurdle Clights), 100 yards. three heats, the winner of each heat to run In the final; 6-hurdle theavies), 120 yards same as No. 5; Hurdle. final 0ights) :; S-hurdle. final (heavies) 9-relay race. 400 yards, four stations; 10--base- ball game, Bessemer High school and Ensley High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
TO BREAK GROUND TODAY
 FOR BAPTIST HOSPITAL

Selma, May -(SpeciaL)-Gronnd will be broken for the state Baptist hospital Wednesday. when men and teams will be moved to the Riverview lot to begin excavating preliminary to erecting the handsome new building. contract for which was recently let to Algernon Blair of Montgomery.
 Excavatng contract was awarded to CAL. DeBardeleben of this city.
 No ceremonies will mark the breaking of ground for the new building, but 1t is probable that speeches and appropriate exercises will be held when the corner stone of the building is laid in the sum- ,Y.ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Poison Whisky Victim

Gadsden. May Especial. )--Will Johnson, negro employed at the ab- batoir, is dying, it is believed, as result of drinking poisoned whisky. He was taken suddenly ill last night after having taken a drink of liauor given him by a friend. The doctors pumped out his stomach. but his con dition Is critical and it is believed he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

The baseball game promises 10 be very interesting, as ISlsley now has the lead in the county high school teams. The entire faculty and student body of Ensley High will attend the opening in a body. It is expected that Bessemer will be well represented. me public is invited to attendsthe opening and no charges will be made.
 The new grandstand will seat 9Oo' but the surrounding ground is nicely sodded and others can be comfortably seated.
 The Thread of the Story club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Nat Clark, Ensley avenue, with Miss Frankie Enzor joint hostess. Tho oc- casion will be Bible day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

A flame leaping between 300 and 400 feet in the air was the result of 8 recent drilling on one of the oil fields of Cali fornia. The flow of oil was ignited by some unexplained accident and the loss resulting was very great.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
ST. ANTHONYs MISSION

Rev. Father Pipp of New York is conducting a mission at St, Anthonys Catholic church, and a large audience has been in attendance at each of the services. Four services are being held daily at 6, and 8 o'clock in the morn ings and at 7:30 in the evenings
 Father Pipp's subject last evening was why Confess to a Priest and this evening his subject will be 'The Christian Home." He is a very force- full speaker, and the services are open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

Aster chapter, No. 172, will serve dinners and suppers at the Masonic hall on Avenue E and Twenty second street today from 1130 to 2:30 and 49o to o'clock. The public Is in yited
The Washington herald., 1921-05-22

sued from the general Offices of the
company at 1922 Connecticut ave-
nue. northwest, Mr.. Lininger. gen.
eral manager, said: THE service
idea has been upermost in our minds
since we were first appointed
Haynes distributors for Washing
ton. 1t has been our constant en-
deavor to create a service organiza-
ton in keeping with the quality Of
Haynes cars, and to house it in a
building that would permit its
functioning properly. In the build
ing at 1887 Fourteenth street north
west. We found the answer to the
questions of convenience, space and
design answered So satisfactorily
that we have purchased the build
ing as our permanent service quar-
ters. And l am just as proud of the
personnel of our service department
as I am of the building. HAYNES
owners will find Mr.. Cox. our serv-
ice manager, very courteous and
accommodating at all times, and our
mechanical department, headed by
Mr.. Cook. is certainly not surpassed
IN expeniecre and engineering
knowledge anywhere. am sure
that our service facilities will even
more Increase the satisfaction and
pleasure of Haynes owners"
The Washington herald., 1921-05-22
LAFAYETTE AUTO
SHIPPED TOLURICH
Swiss Manufacturer Buys Ma
chine With Record on
Hill Trails.

The first export car of the LaFay-
ette Motors Company. Of Indianapo-
lis, was shipped last week to a
prominent manufacturer of Zurich,
Switzerland. The car was a seven
passenger touring model.
TT seems fitting that the first La
Fayette to go abroad should go to
a country famous for its fine crafts
manship and mountain trails" re-
marks ]. Curtis Walker. of the
Walker Motor Company, local dis
tributers of Lafayette cars.
The purchaser, Herman weider-
kehr. was Influenced by the report
of his son. who has been a student
in this country for several years.
The son first proved for himself the
of the Lafayette on steep
hills. Then, before making a deci-
sion, he visited the Lafayette fac
methods of precise manufacture
that are employed in the shops
the advanced methods OF precise
manufacture that are employed in
the shops.
Though familiar with the skill
and precision of Swiss artisans. the
young man was so favorably i'm
pressed by the lafayette methods
that he lost no time in recommend
ing the car to his parent In this
sale, as in nearly every other, the
LAFAYETTE goes to a family familiar
with the finest cars obtainable."