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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
STARTERS NAMED
 FOR BALLOON RACE
Presidents of Civic 0rganiza- tlonS to Act-NavaI Balloon
 Is Entered

Starters for the national balloon race,
 which will start from Birmingham on
 May 2l will be M. P. Northington. presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce; B.. H. Hartsfield, president of the Civic As- sociaton; Arthur Crowder and Dr. C. w.. Shropshire, president of the International
 Association of Civitan Clubs. This an- nouncement was made yesterday by
 Hartley Anderson, publicity chairman for the races.
 Acceptances of invitations to Judge | Hugh Locke to act as one of the time
 keepers and ex-Gov. Emmett O'Neal to act as steward were also reported | Information was received yesterday | from the naval station at Pensacola that the same balloon in which Ralph Elmer
 son had such thrilling experiences in the | international race last year would enter
 the race this year as the navy represent
 ative. Lieut. Commander L. J. Roth
 and Lieut. H. E. Halland will be il, charge.
 | It will be recalled that Emerson and his aide were forced to cling to the rigging of the gas bag last year when
 their basket and other equipment were tern away in a storm over southern
 Kentucky.
 Gilbert Grosvenor, president of the
 National Geographic society in a letter
 to the committee, promises attendance
 at the race of himself or a member or his staff if it is possible to come. One thousand posters advertising the
 balloon races were sent out by the pub licity committee yesterday. In connec-
 ton with the posters, a prize will be
 awarded later in connection with an
 error in the text purposely introduced in the copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
SH|PbU|LDERS ID EXTEND SCOPE OF
 THE ORGANIZATION
By Associated Press

Philadelphia May 9.-The scope of the Atlantic Coast Shipbulders' association was extended to cover the entire shlp- building industry at the annual meeting of the organization here today. Hitherto membership has been confined to snip yards engaged in construction of steel vessels.
 recommendation by Clarence sam uel King, offered in his annual report as secretary, that an effort be made through a membership committee to bring within the association every ship
 building and repair plant on the At lantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico, was adopted.
 Today's meeting brought representa- tives of every shipbuilding district in the east to Philadelphia. The territory rep resented extends from Bath, Me-, to New Orleans.
 The labor situation came in for much discussion at the general conference and steps were taken to Standardlze wage rates, hours of labor and conditions Of employment by making uniform as pos sible wage establishments and construc- tion cost liquidation now under way ln l each district
 | The Atlantic coast shipbuilding indus trial board, created by agreement pe' l tween some members of the association
 and the metal trades department of the l American Federation of Labor, was de
 scribed by it's chairman, William F. | Smith, vice president of the Merchants | Shipbuilding corporation. He said the l purpose of the board is to promote con
 tinuity of employment and uninterruptec
 production in the signatory shipyarIs one clause of the agreement providlns
 that no strike or cessation of work by
 employees or lockouts by builders shal
 occur during the life of the agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Shriners Are Busy On Plans For Great Parade Next Month

T. G. Brabston, chairman of the Shrine parade committee, who is in charge of the big affair to be given in Birmingham June 6, gave a dinner at the Hillman last night to the marshals' and other sub chairman connected with preparations for the event.
 Even though the parade is nearly a month off it was found that the details have been worked out with the greatest care and everything is moving forward with precision. The parade will consist of six main sections and last night eacn section was taken up and discussed sep arately so that each section marshal would understand thoroughly just what came under his supervision
 The main features of the parade have already been announced but it was shown last night that there will be some surprise features which will prove eye openers even to well versed Shriners, These features are to be kept a strict secret until the day of the parade.
 The parade will be not only one of the largest numerically ever seen in Bir- mingham but will also probably be the most spectacular and will be worth going a long way to see It will form in the Capitol park section, march down Twen- teth street to Second avenue, thence to Twenty first street, thence to First ave nue, to Nineteenth street, north on Nine teenth street to Sixth avenue and end by marching west on Sixth avenue. The po- tentate and other Shrine notables will re- view the parade from a specially con- structed oriental divan which will be lo- cated in front of the Hillman hotel on 1 Nineteenth street. The occasion of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Deaths

F. c. Alexander-Funeral arrange ments for the burial of E. c. Alex ander age 53, who died at o'clock yesterday morning at the residence. 92e Nineteenth street. south. will be announced later by Johns. The de- ceased is survived by his widow, two sons, Dilbert L. Alexander of Chicago, and John H. Alexander or Birmingham; two brothers. G. A. of Birmingham and P. z. Alexander or South America, and three sisters who reside at Nashville.
 David souder-Funeral services for David Souder, age 64, who died Sun day night at S:S0 o'clock at the resi- dence. 41o Twenty-fifth street, north, will be held from the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. Burial In Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons. Will T. and Bert Souder. and five daughters Mrs. J. W. Rose brough Mrs. Pat Burns, Mrs. Will liam Dennis. Mrs. George Arpin and Mrs. Nj. B. Taylor.
 Mrs. Julia A. McWilliams-Funera services for Mrs. Julia A. McWil- Hams, who died yesterday morning at the family residence on Ensley Highlands. will be held from the residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial in Elmwood cemetery Active pallbearers will be: J. c. Hancock, R. c. Adams, w. M Owen, Harold Hays, Paul Mcwilliams and John Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
PLAN ID OBSERVE
 DECORATION DAY
All War Veterans to Take Part In Parade-ExerciSes at
 Wilson Park

Plans for a record observance of Decoration Day, May 3O are being made by a committee representing the Grand Army of the Republic and kindred or ganizations, United Confederate Veterans and auxiliaries, Spanish-American war veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, meeting of the committee was held last night at Fla- ternal hall
 Arrangements are being made for pa- rade with the members of the various organizations marching in the order named above. Franklin chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy through Mrs s. l.. Ledbetter, has promised 10 cooperate in the celebration.
 Members of the school board will be asked tomorrow to allow the school chil- dren of the city to take part in the eXer- cises. A request will be made to have the cadets and the school band desig- mated as official escorts of the parade
 The city commission will be asked to furnish a police escort and to have the municipal band march in the parade Re tail merchants and banks will be asked to close during the exercises.
 The Industrial school band will be in- wited to take part in the parade, alsc' as will the Red Cross auxiliary and the Salvation Army.
 The flag in Woodrow Wilson park will be placed at half mast, Mrs. Henry 6wope having charge of the exercises. Speakers will be announced later.
 Capt. E. l.. Spanenberg announced that it would be impossible to obtain a field piece from Montgomery for the occasion, but that one would probably be sent from Atlanta.
 Representatives of all organizations that will take part in the celebration are asked to attend a meeting to discuss plans which will be held at the audito- rium of the Chamber of Commerce next Monday afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
NURSES ID RECEIVE DIPLOMAS TONIGHT Second Largest Class In the History of St. Vincents
 to Graduate

The graduating exercises of the St. Vincents Training school for nurses will be held tonight at 7:So o'clock in the ampitheatre of St. Vincents hospital
 The exercises will be of more than usual interest from the fact that the class of graduates. numbering f9 will be the second largest class in the history of the institution. An appropriate pro- gramme has been arranged. Dr. c. NJ Mason will deliver the class address.
 The following nurses have completed the three years course and will receive diplomas: Misses Marie Dundon, Aenis Laura Jones, DeClara Stathan, Fife Mae Burks, Cora Brogden. Annie Ainscough, Maude l.. Lewis, Mary E. Lewis, Ophelia Cross, Cleo Cross, Nita McCaffrey, Helen Alne Johnson, Gertrude Hoerig. Mary Julia Jemison, Blanche Marie Becknell, Lena Behrens, Vernon Crump and Mrs. Elizabeth Reid and Mrs. Josephine Lam- phrecht.
 PROGRAMME
 Song, Whispering Hope" class of 1921; vocal duo, Mrs. J. A. Ward and Miss Louise Heacock; reading Mrs. Morris Nails violin solo, Little Miss Margue- rite Boarders vocal solo, Mrs. Holly Cowherd class prophecy, Miss Cloe Gross; violin and piano, Miss Locket' and Miss Hoerigg; address, Miss Mary Jemison: class address, Dr. J. M. Mason. song T Love. You, Dear St. Vincent, class.
 A reception will be given the nurses following the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
VANGUARD BEGINS FOR BAPTIST MEET Five Thousand Are Expected to Be on Hand at Opening
 Session Thursday
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, May s.-The vanguard of the 5000 delegates expected to attend the Southern Baptist convention here, open ing next Thursday, began arriving today and are being assigned to quarters throughout the city.
 Information has been received that pr. J. B. Gambrell of Dallas, Tex, president of the convention, who has been. seriously i'll recently. will come, accompanied by his wife and nurse. It had been un- derstood that he would be kept away by reason of illness. Other officers are ex- pected to reach the city tomorrow. The committee on order of business has com pleted it's programme and everything Is in readiness for the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

Today is the twenty-second anni- versary of the Bank of Ensley.
 Twenty-two years ago, May 10, the bank opened its doors in the old Ensley company's building, which stood for many years on the site of the present bank building. little later the bank was located in the building now occupied by the Ellis Jewelry company, moving in it's pres- ent quarters last year.
 Rarely has been the old adage Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow" been so aptly exemplified. than in the growth of the Bank of Ensley from it's humble start more than score of years ago to it's present proud position as the fourth ranking bank in Jefferson county and one of the largest in the state"
 But the little acorn" was planted in virgin soil its promoters. Messrs Ramsay and Mccormack. who, in long business and successful career. have never scored failure, had con- fidence that 1t would "sprout;" they directed it's early growth with the watchful care of skilled husbandmen; it not only sprouted but it flourished like unto "the green bay tree and took deep root and grew so sturdy that no financial storm has ever shook it. It has justified their every expectation.
 And then, 21 years ago. there came to , the bank youth of modest de- meanor and soft speech. He took up the care of the growing institu- tion. He guarded it we'll, and under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
1899--Bank Of Ensley--l921
Bx CHAs. H. MANDY


 his guidance it grew and grew until it's influence spread over the entire district. He was just plain Bob at first, then he became familarly known as Gap" now 1t is President Chadwick.
 Later came another youth also of urassuming speech and manner. He 'grubbed" along for while as runner. But he was ambitious and by regular graduations climbed to one of the topmost branches of the institution. Sam" at first, then Mister King and now 1t is Sam c. King, vice president and cashier,
 So well did these two young men guard the growing institution and titled the soil' with such productive results, that when it had taken it's place, and high one at that in bank ing circles, and attained a growth that it future is assured. it's planters decided to place it's future entirely in their hands. which was recently done.
 Anu SD LIlS great OAK IS HOW III the hands of these young men who did so much to promote its growth. That they will tend and look after it with redoubled care is foregone conclusion, for having watched it's in- terest with such fidelity while it was the possession of others, is it not most logical conclusion that they will at least do as much to extend it's growth and influence now it is their own.
 And on this twenty-second anniver- sary it is safe to say that it is the hope of the many friends and patrons of the bank that Gap" and sam may on each recurring anniversary receive the plaudits and commenda- tions that they are entitled to and are receiving today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
SEEK LOWER RATES
 ON STEEL PRODUCTS
Traffic Bureau to Present Plea
 for Export Rates

The Birmingham Traffic Bureau will make a strong plea for lower export rates on iron and steel products at the meeting of the southern freight rate committee to be held May 16 In Atlanta.
 At present the rate for export from Birmingham to Mobile is A7o while the rate for iron and steel products destined for the Pacific coast Is S13 The plea is to make the export rate the same as the rate on movements to the Pacific coast
 Similar adjustment of rates to the eouth Atlantic ports will be asked, ana all southeastern territory producing iron and steel products is included in the petition.
 Much export iron and steel goes out of Mobile as it is, because the rates from Birmingham to Mobile are lower than from Pittsburg or Chicago to tidewater, but tho iron and steel makers do not see why the export rate should be higher than the rate on goods destined for tho Pacific coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
TUGGLE INSTITUTE
 ID HOLD EXERCISES
"Mrs. C. P. Orr Day" Tomor- roW-Mrs. Sharp to Deliver
 Commencement Grafton

With one graduate in each of three departments, cooking, normal and sew ing, Tuggie institute of which Mrs. Carrie Tuggle is the head, will hold it's commencement tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. Charles J. sharp will deliver the commencement ora ton
 Tomorrow is also designated as Mrs. c. F. Orrs Day" For the last Is years, it has been the custom of Mrs. Orr to speak to the students at the commencement. White visitors are invited by Mrs. Orr to inspect the in- stitute and attend the dinner which is served by the students. The dinner will be at 12 o'clock.
 In the absence of Mrs Orr, who left for New Orleans last night for a weeks stay, Mrs D. A. Echols, vice president of the board of education. will speak to the students. Mrs. Ech- ols will follow Mrs. Sharp on the pro- gramme. Mrs Sharp will speak at ? o'clock and Mrs. Echols at 2;30 o'clock.
 Concerts by the first second and third grade students were given last night on the campus. Fourth, fifth and sixth grades will give their con cert tonight.
 The final entertainment will be The Dehutante," operetta in two acts. by 15o students of the institute, given at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night. In conjunction with the play, a COT cert will be given by the older stu dents.
 Dr. J. F. billiard, pastor of the South side Baptist church, preached the commencement sermon Sunday after noon on the campus of the institute.
 Accnr6ino fn Mrg the inStitIt a has been handicapped during the year because of the fire which destroyed much of the equipment The school is now taking care of 200 negro chil- dren who are practically dependents. Mrs Orr expressed the hope that the situation could be helped during the next six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
IJp to Grand.Jury

Anniston, May 9.-(Special.)-Henry Mill Ter of Borden Wheeler Springs was brought to Anniston Monday morning by State Law Enforcement Officer Smith and given a preliminary trial before Commissioner R. B. Carr under an al leged charge of selling whisky and vio- lating the prohibition law by having whisky Tn his possession. The defendant was placed under $500 and $500 bonds in the two cases, the charges to be inves- tigated by the federal grand jury which convenes here on May 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
New Oil-Burning Engine

A Louisiana inventor has succeeded III developing new fuel-oil engine of semi Diesel design, in which the excessively high compressons of this type are elinli- mated, says Popular Mechanics Maga- zine in an illustrated article. owing to the use of an improved fuel-injection jet and a method of preheating the oil, it is claimed that the power impulses are smooth expansions rather than abrupt racking explosions, and, for thais reason, the engine can be built lighter than exist ing models of heavy-oil burners. making it suitable for installations in passenger automobiles and motor trucks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

parade is in connection with the cer- emonial sessions on June 6. at which sev- eral hundred candidates will be presented for initiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Commissioners Convene

Anniston, May 9.-(Special)-- )--The court of county commissioners convened here Monday morning for the business of the May term, it being the intention Of the members of the court to devote the last part of the week to an inspection oi county roads. The first part of the wees will be devoted to the routine business of the county. A full board IS in at tendance.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-25

by the revelation that an official esu-
mate OF this years production OF cot
ton was apparently wide to the mark.
causes that relieve and alleviate the
ton. There Is the dairy COW and the
poultry bird whose products furnish
much money to tho farmer on the
whole. There are fruits in the North
western mountain and desert states
and in California. There is garden
truck in the Gulf states and the Pa
cific slope. There are many minor
crops, rice. beans. cranberrie.. and
sweet potatoes. whose use and market
Is being extended by drying and pre-
serving processes. There is tobacco,
where It is selling. as in North Caro-
Ina and Virginia. But where IL Is pool
cd. as in Kentucky and Tennessee.
there is a deadlock between buyers aud
sellers. with nothing doing. and conse-
quent stagnant business. There Is the
oil business In many states. undenisbly
on the upgrade both as to production
and pricoe. altho prospecting and drill
ing seem to be generally quiet save IN
few localities. notably the Mcxia field
in Texas.
More building II going on than IA
generally realized. because IL IL local
and scattered. Also there is much moro
looked for next spring as II is believed
by that time that high priced labor and
material Will have got theirs. There is
! likewise general expectation that with
the opening OF spring II will be easier
to obtain money for construction in the
country districts.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-25
Horoscope
- D. Ne. c.~p.,'

Although Jupiter is in benefic aspect
today. according to astrology. Neptune.
Mercury. the Sun and Saturn are all
adverse.
The planetary rule seems to indicate
lrestlessness and anxiety in the public
mind and a disposition to compare the
possessors of luxury with those who
are in need.
Jupiter is in a place most auspicious
for leaders of men ard women. who
seem to have tho forecast of long ac-
tivties in the new year.
1t is a lucky oay for the bestowal
of favors, but the stars seem to en-
courage practical benefits rather than
the usual gifts.
events that will inspire deeds of un-
selfishness and sacrifice,
For all who open their minds to
the mystic influences of tho stars there
should be stimulating and guidance
at this time.
There is a sign read as promising
much for those who give and less for
those who receive under this rulo of
the planets.
The Moon is In s,sn held to he
helpful for those who seek justice and
harmony in industrial matters.
simplicity and not ceremony should
mark the relations of persons of every
class, under this sway which is benign
where friendship or philanthropy are
concerned.
There appears to be a foreshadowing
of severe weather this week and much
snow will fall in certain parts of the
country.
Many distinguished persons will en-
tertain and again there IS a prophecy
of much display and extravaganza in
New York. Washington and other
cities where great wealth is conferred
Tho next few days VIII como under
a planetary direction that should be
exceedingly favorable. stimulating and
encouraging to all the peoples of the
earth
Persons whose hirthdate 1t is may
have a year of great activity and they
should conduct their affairs with all
possible wisdom.
Children born on THIS day may have
evcntful lives in which they achieve
successes that are more spiritual than
material. Under this sway many
teachers and religious leaders are
born.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-25
BY Archer Wall Douglas.

chairman. committee on statistics, U.
s. chamber of commerce.
Tho story of business conditions
comes from the four corners of the
United States is that of continuing
stagnant markets for all farm COM
modities, coupled with prices below
the cost of production.
Tho situation differs as to localities
in degrees rather than in kind. Farm
ors are buying only things of immc-
diate and pressing necessity, for the
very good reason that most of them
have neither ready money nor credit.
They are in an economiZing mood that
has taken grim hold upon them. Coun-
try banks arc loaned up all they deem
Is safe. and the statements OF many
observers is, that getting money from
banks for any purpose is impossible.
Business is quiet in the spring wheat
states. especially where the harvest
was poor, or where the quality OF the
wheat was not good. Much the same
situation prevails where corn Is the
principal money crop, and where ith
price Is 80 low that II s tragic in It's
effect on business and on the needs
Of tho farmer. Tho price Is now far be-
low what 1t was during Its high period
in war times. These conditions account
for poor business in the spring wheat
states of the Northwest and tho corn
growing sections of the Middle West
demand for corn is the enormous crop
of this cereal produced this year by
the South. more than enough for Its
own neede. when in tho past IL drew
upon the surplus corn states for much
of its wants.
Livestock. wheat and oats are only
trife higher propor;ionntely in price
than corn and consequently there Is
no special reason, save necessity. 10
sell them. That is about the only rea-
son that agricultural commodities arc
coming to market in such volume as
now prevails. The farmer must have
money to make some purchases. since
credit IL difficult for him TO obtain. But
the scanty returns ho receives for his
product offer no induccment for him to
sell. and consequently business upon
tho countryside continues In moderate
volume, altho It is really larger than
would seem likely under prevailing
conditions.
Matters arc somewhat better IN tho
Southern states altho the recent de-
cline In cotton put a crimp in that
general buying which had got well un.
dcrway. This buying was also affected