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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
STUDENT COUNCIL
 WILL MEET TODAY
WelI-Known Clergyman and Educators of Episcopal
 Church Conevne at SeWanee

Sewanee, Tenn, March 1o-(Special.)- The first meeting of the student coun- cil of the Episcopal church in the prov ince of Sewanee, including the nine southern states from North Carolina to Louisiana and from Kentucky to Florida, will be held at Sewanee, beginning Fri day, March Il.
 The council is composed of various units or chapters, located at different colleges throughout the province, and is a part of the general student council of the Episcopal church. The object of the student council is to give special atten- ton to work among members of it's own church who are attending the various colleges and universities of the country alcng the lines of social service, mission study and personal work. The general plan is to keep the students in touch with the church of their youth so that as they grow in intellectual knowledge they may not lose interest in their church utilization.
 The vice chancellor of the University of the South, Rt Rev. Albion W Knight will deliver the address of welcome Fri day night, and the national president of the student council, Rev. Paul Micou of New York, college secretary of the de- partment Of religious education, will in form the conference as to the general work and purposes of the student coun- ell The cause of missions will be pre- sented by Rev. Artley B. Parson, and the social feature of the work by Eev. Charles k. Gilbert, chairman of the New York social service commission.
 Rev. MT. Gilbert takes the place on the programme of pr. Miles Carpenter of Harvard university, who at the last mo- ment has been prevented from attending the meeting. Miss Helen Hendricks, as- sistant secretary in the work among the students, will discuss the many phases and problems which her particular work embraces.
 The chaplain of the University of the South Rev. Henry D. Phillips, took the initiative .n bringing the meeting of\ the student council to Sewanee and is in charge of the general arrangements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
.PICKENS IS PLEASED
 WITH SCHOOL RATING,
 IT PROVES PROGRESS

Carrollton, March 0,-(SpeciaJ.)-T. E. Bonner, statistician and editor of the state department of education, has placed Pickens in sixteenth place in rank of er- ficiency in the rural schools, according to tabulated form recently sent out from his office.
 The rank of the counties adjoining Pickens reveals the fact that only Sum ter holds a higher rank, and when the fact is noted that this county has large number of negro children with only a small number of white children. placine them in a position to continue their school term for longer period, and also furnishes means for greater numoAs of higher grade teachers, would naturally give them an opportunity to rank higher in efficiency.
 In, the past few years Pickens county has moved rapidly forward in educa- tional lines, and the progressive citizens who compose the county board of educa- ton and the able and efficient corps of teachers who are now serving their re- spective schools. are to be commended for their efforts in placing Pickens in the rank which it has attained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
AUSTIN LABS AT
 COURTHOUSE 'R|NG'
States Chief Constable Says He Has Heard No Complaint
 From Better Citizens"

Stevenson. March 10,-While declaring that he was too busy to answer crit cs," Conrad W. Austin, chief of the Alabama law enforcement department, took notice today officially, of the pre- sentiment of the Jefferson county grand jury, in which the recomm endation was made to Governor Knby that Austin and two of his deputies should resign.
 Austin refers to his critics as "bolshe- vists and blackmailers" and is caustic in his reference to members of the court house ring" and other politicians. v This is Austins statement in full:
 ''I think my services have been en- tirely satisfactory to the governor and the better citizens of Alabama. At least [ have had no complaint.
 However, they have not been satis- factory to some members of the court house ring and some other politicians. As long as l have no complaint from the governor or Alabama S substantial cti- zens, I don't care flip about the oth- CTS. l am too busy performing my du- ties even to answer criticism that has been made.
 '1n fact, I don't think it necessary because I don't think that the decent people of Alabama believe one iota of the criticisms that have been made I have spent 49 years of my life in Bir- mingham and my record as a man and officer stands out for itself I am glad to say that I don't believe that bol- shevsts and blacXmaiers with their propa ganda, can injure me in the least.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
RAINEY WILL BEGIN
 HIS ELECTION COUNT
 FIRST OF NEXT WEEK

Fort Payne, March 10.-(Speciai)- )- Friends of Congressman l.. B. Rainey are preparing to begin taking testimony in Fort Payne next Monday in rebuttal to that taken here several weeks ago by Charles B. kennamer, defeated repub- lican candidate for Congress from this district who is contesting the election of MT. Raineys
 It is understood that hearings will be opened in all seven counties of the dis trict next Monday and that the testi- mony will therefore be completed in a very short time Because of the fact that the republicans carried Dekalb by large majorities for the first time in many years in the election of last fall local democrats state that they welcome the investigations being made in this county, and there have been intimations that some important disclosures may be made in the proceedings to be conducted by Mir Raineys attorneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
KEEL IS LAID FOR TANOOGA CITY Mobile ShipbuiIding Concern Begin Construction on
 Fourteenth Vessel

Mobile, March Especial )-Work- men at the Chickasaw shipyards began laying the keel of the Chattanooga to- day on the ways vacated by the Fair field City, when she was launched last Saturday. The Chattanooga City will be the fourteenth ship built at Chick asaw, and when finished will have com pleted the building programme mapped out something more than a year ago.
 The first four ships built there reg istered $500 tons weight each and the last 10 provided for in that programme 0 each will register 10000 deadwe ght tons. The Fairfield City, launched last Saturday, will be ready for her trial trip the last week in March. and a week or two later the Selma City will be launched
 Five more ships remain to be com pleted after the Selma City goes over the ways, all of which are now under construction. The Fairfield City will load at Mobile for the orient as soon as she is finished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
FORMER PRESIDENT
 MAY BE UNABLE TO
 VISIT MONTGOMERY

Montgomery March 10.-(Special. )-t'or- mer President Woodrow Wilson does not know whether he will be able to come to Montgomery June for the dedication Of the first White House of the Confeder- acy, which is being erected on site near the state capitol as southern shrine.
 This fact was conveyed to w. P. Cobb, secretary of state, today in a letter re- ceived from J. P. Tumulty, secretary, which was written from the White House, the day before President Wilson quit the office. Secretary Tumulty said MT. Will sons plans for the future are so un- formed he fears it would be impossible to say whether he could accept the invi- tation The former president was re- quested to attend the dedication by MT. Cobb, who acted for the First White House of the Confederacy association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11

, is the head proved very entertaining and interesting to his hearers.
 The prize and handsome banner which is given at the monthly meetings of the association to that room which has the largest attendance of mothers present was awarded this afternoon to Mss Lamb, teacher of the sixth grade.
 The association decided to pay for the volley balls and nets and for the volley ball court which has been placed on the school grounds, one for the boys and one for the girls. It was reported that sllo was cleared from the minstrel given at the high school last Friday evening by the association.
 The meeting this afternoon was one Of the largest held this year the mothers and teachers in attendance mum bering nearly POO.
 DRESS REFORM
 The Culture club has started cam palgn for dress reform among high school girls, and at the meeting Thurs day afternoon at the library commit . tee was appointed to confer with the Hf-Y girls, and with the members of the girls literary societies of the school n an effort to restrain these students from extravaganees of all kinds in the matter of dress and powder and rouge.
 Mrs. D. F.. Wilson extended an invi- talon to the Culture club from the president and board of governors of the Woodward club to hold its open meeting at the clubhouse, which was accepted. Plans were discussed for this meeting which will be held in May
 The programme included splendid contribution on: 'The Inauguration, ' by Mrs. R. L. King; Problems Con- fronting Our President" Mrs. Schuyler Harris Women in This Administra- tion." Mrs. J. IF Wiles, and an inform I discussion led by Mrs. D. E. Wilson.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. B. P. Harris, when "Abra ham Lincoln John Drinkwaters' fla nous play. will be the subject studie l. Mrs. B. P. Harris, Mrs. Schuyler Harris, Mrs J. H. Wiles, Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. ID. E. Wilson. Mrs. Horace Vandervoort, Mrs. R. L. King, Mrs. J. E. McAdory. Mrs. H. l.. Rains. Mrs. Walter Brown. Mrs. E. E. Wilson, Misses Lillie Mae Christlieb and Miss Maud Buck were the members present at the meeting.
 Mrs. E. P. Lacey is in Hopkinsviile, Ky. for a, visit to relatives.
 Will Crutcher of Tuscaloosa is the guest of relatives in the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
PIKE COUNTY PUTS OVER ANOTHER PLAN
 FOR BETTER ROADS

Troy, March 10.-(Special )-Another bia road project has been put over by Pikt county. Probate Judge J. G. Key, En- gineer Koonce and the county commis' sioners have returned from Montgomery where they went to confer with the statt highway commission in regard to thh project. and to which their consent wal given.
 The plan is to continue the Bee I.ins highway from Banks to point 21z miles below Brundidge, where it will connect with the good road built from there td the coffee county line and thus to tho highway for Jacksonville, Fla. It IS like. ly that work on the new road will begin within 90 days. The road crews are now finishing up the highway to Banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
FARMERS TO MEET

Greenville, March 10.- Special )-A meeting of the Butler county farmers has been called for Saturday, March 12, at the courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to organize Butler Coop erative Marketing association. H. c. Heat, county agent, is behind the movement, and he is confident that the organization will be perfected, and will develop into one of the best assets in the county. Farmers from all sec. tions are being urged to attend the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
AMERICAN STUDY CLUB

The American Study club met Thurs day afternoon with Miss Louise Pey- tavin as hostess at her home on Twen- ty-sixth street The club donated the price of one book to the Blind Book campaign" beir.g waged for the li- braries.
 Mrs. Stephen Hoag was leader for the day, the subject of the programme being "Portmanteau Plays" Mrs. w. G. Montgomery read a splendid paper on Stuart Walker and His Portman- teau Theatre, (s) The Man. tb) The Stage, co The Lighting, (d) The Stage Settings. (e) His Omission of Non essentials, f) Influence of Charac- ters Who Do Not Appear on the Stage, tg) Directing Mrs. Harold Mandy ably discussed The Production Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
EPIDEMIC GETS ACTION
County Appropriates Provisional
 $5,0OO for County Doctor

Athens, March 1O.-(SpeciaL)--At a meeting of the county commissioners of Limestone county, the board voted unanimously to appropriate $5.000 for the purpose of employing a regular health officer for the county. provided the city of Athens votes $2.5o0 for the same purpose. The present epidemic of smallpox has caused everyone to be much concerned about the necessity of having some one to be in direct charge of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
MISS PITTS IGNORED

Miss Eva Pitts entertained Wednes- day with luncheon party at her home . in Fairfield in honor of her sister, Miss Ruth Pitts, whose marriage to Dr. Hale Albert Caldwell will be an event of March 12. The house was artistically decorated with spring flowers.
 The beautifully appointed table was arranged around center of wild spring flowers. Covers were laid for 12 and a four-course luncheon served to the following guests: Misses Ruth Pitts, Vivian Bentley, Erline Candy, Pauline Echols, Mesdames T. D. Tenn pie, J. G. Meecham. Henry Bailey, J. A. Mitchell B. Caldwell, F. B. Pitts and the hostess, Miss Eva Pitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Mrs. Cook, 4S, Dies

Anniston, March 10. Special. )-Nrs. Alma Cook. 4s. died on Thursday morn- ing at the home of her father T. A. Peacock, north of the city after an ill. ness of a week. She is survived by her brother and three sons.-- The funeral service will be held at the residence Fri day afternoon by Rev. N. l.. C1axton and the interment will be at Edgemont cemetery- .-N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
NEGRO INSPECTs PLANT
Race Leader Interested In Lower
 Priced Fertilizer

Florence. March 1o.-(SpeciaL)--J Russell, Jr, representative of the Negro Syndicate Press bureau. Washington. IS in this district making an inspection of Wilson dam and the nitrate plants. He is especially interested in the proposition of obtaining high-grad fertilizer at reduced prices He was accompanied by E. il. Fields of Sheffield and George N. White of Florence, both negroes. The Florence Chamber of Commerce through their rep resentatives, Col c. w. Ashcraft and Lee Glenn, gave assistance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
TEMPLARS ELECT
Dothan Commandery Holds Annual
 Session

Dothan, March -(Special)-At the annual conclave of the Dothan Com mandry, No. 20, Knights Templar of- ficers for the Templar year were elected as fololws J. H. Saxon, eminent com mander; c. c. Bennett, generalissimo; A.
 D. Ussery, captains general; w. S. Gam ble, prelate; B. A. Adkins, senior war den; H. D. Searcy, junior warden; W. C..
 Fem, treasurer l.. c. Hall, recorder: J. H. Crawford, warden; R. M Carsweil, sentinel W. E. Davis of Opelika, who was appointed by the grand commandry to inspect this commandry, was a visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
L D. yN V ~ B. Rl N N As ux eivss nEn YH Yv.Nu H. IN Msn.ssr ef chruA
 
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 correspondence, advertising ptions.

Bessemer, March 1c.-(Special)- With the larger per cent of the in- dustries in the Bessemer district shu: thrown out of work, their attention is being turned to the recourses at hand for a. livelihood. The thrifty laborer is turning his mind to the open field and his gardens. Al most of the indus trial plants space and ground in abund- ance is available for the planting Of vegetables and food supplies.
 In the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail road company's quarters of the Rob- ertstown furnaces, all three of which are shut down, the employees, white and coiored, are repairing fences, blowing the earth and planting seed which will bring in potatoes, corn, beans and oth = CT essential products when the savings accounts have been exhausted
 The wide range around these plants offers special inducements to those who wish to raise chickens and pigs and keep COW. As an incentive to the planting os gardens, the city of Besse- mer has offered a prize TOT the best garden produced, the prize, $25, would help plant the second time.
 The kiwanis ana Rotary clubs and the Civic club have offered attractive inducements for gardens and yards.
 ROTARY CLUB
 The Rotary club at its meeting today made plans for the meeting of the eighth district Rotary conference, which will be held in Birmingham on March 2S and 2e.
 pr. |. L. Vann, president of the club, was elected delegate from the Bessemer Rotary club to this confer ence. The annual election of officers early date and this matter was dis cussed at the meeting today.
 A musical programme with Mrs. White Hornsby, vocalist, and Mrs. L. l., Vann, pianist was delightful feA- ture of the meeting.
 The Modern Woodmen of America have completed plans for a torchlight parade and meeting to be held Fri day evening, March II, in Bessemer. The parade will begin H, 7:30 p. m. and Will proceed from First avenue to Fifth avenue, down Nineteenth street, re- turning to the Moose hall on Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The drum corps and degree teams of Birmingham camp will be present, There will be about 40 candidates to be initiated. Ut is the purpose of the local camp to build up big camp in bessemer, about 50 members having al ready been written up in the last week.
 JONES Nor GUILTY
 A verdict of not guilty was rendered in the case of Lee Jones, charged with the shooting of Allie 0. Steiger in the Bessemer division of circuit court Wednesday, the verdict being reached at 10 o'clock Wednesday night,
 The case attracted unusual attention in the district. Jones and J. R. Braswell officers, were charged and tried for hav- ing shot Steiger, when he resisted arrest over year ago. Both mon were ac- quilted, Braswell having been tried at another session of court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11

Portmaneau. Plays-The Results of the Plays and the Theatre" Mrs. J. D. Clark gave an analysis of the play, Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil"
 Three members of the club then dramatized the play. Nevertheless" i" the cast of characters being-Boy, Miss Christine Robbins; girl, Mrs. V. l.. Mckee; burglar, Mrs. c. H. Eu- bank. After the programme, a dainty salad course was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Eubank and Mrs. Hoag. Mir. Taylor of Anniston was the guest of the club, the next meeting of which will occur March 24, with Miss Christine Robbins as hostess at her home, 200O Avenue I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Special Services

Anniston. March l0-(SpeciaLl--A, spe
 cial service for the young people of An nsston will be conducted at the Parker Memorial Baptist church on Friday evening, when Rev. Henry Afford Por- ter the evangelist will deliver an ap- propriate sermon from the subject, The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
FINAL REHEARSAL

A full dress rehearsal for the Moth CT Goose play to be given by the chill dren of the elementary departments of the Shady Side NJ. E. church to- night will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock. and the parents are requested to have children bring their costume $ al this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Mrs. c. l.. Toney Dies

Huntsville. March l0.-tSpecial. )--Mrs. Charles I... Toney, wife of prominent planter of this county, died yesterday at her home in Triana after long illness. The body was brought to Huntsville to- day and inferred in Maple Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
FOR BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Erline Candy was hostess Thursday with luncheon party at the Tutwiler hotel, complimenting Mis- } Ruth Pitts, a bride-elect. The table was centered with a huge basket of pink and white sweet peas. The hon cree was presented with corsage bouquet of sweet peas. The place cards were handpainted in brides dessgns. four recourse luncheon was served to the members of the wedding party consisting of Misses Ruth Pitts Vivian Bentley, Eva Pitts, Mrs. Hugh B. Craig, Mrs. Henry Bailey and the hostess, Miss Candy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
JONES NOT GUILTY
JUVENU.E COTIRT WORK

Judge Murphy spoke to large audi- ence at the meeting of the Parent-Teach- CT association of the Roberts-Vance schools Thursday afternoon on the work Of the Juvenile Court" The work and jurisdiction of this court. of which he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11

The newIy elected officers of Ensley commandery, No 90, Knights Templsr, are as follows: w. S. Porteous, emni- nent commander; B. A. Brooks, gener- alissimo Robert King, ,Jr., captain gen. eral; Edward Whisper, senior warden; A. F. Wells, prelate; D. A.. Echols, treasurer; John S. Falsner, recorder; C. A. Birk, standard bearer; J. w. Mo Nutt, sword bearer; C. L. Mccoy war den; James Bauer, sentinel; J. E. Grlsham, W. A. Harris and J. T. Under wood, guards: W. A. Propst, trustee.
 The installation of the officers will oc- eur next Monday night at the Masonic Tall. Following the installation recep- ton Will be held, during which a musical programme will be given and refresh- ments served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Bankruptcy

Huntsville. March 10. Especial )--Mrs. Margaret Reeves, miiliner. has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the federal court here, giving liabilities ct e As4. Her assets amount to about N.7UU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
BRIDGE CLUB

MT and rMs. Glenn Montgomery were hosts Wednesday night at their home on Ensley Highlands to their bridgs ciuo. The attractive living room was fragrant with yellow jonquils. The bridge tables were placed ir the 'ivinc room, dining room and den. Mrs W. H. Almon was awarded the ladies' prize, d lovely needle book, while George Truss secured the mems prize, an eversharp pencil
 Following the series Of games de Eclous salad course and French pastries was served by the hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Harry Hillhouse and Miss Grace Mason. Those enjoying Mir and Mrs. NontEonqe~ h ve Mir. and Mrs. Hugh B. Craig, MT. and Mrs. T. A. McWIilie, MT and Mrs. Har- old Mandy MT. and Mrs. Heidt Almon, MT. and Mrs. Harry Hillhouse, Miss Grace Mason, Miss Ollie Montgomery and MT. George Truss