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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

JuuBlnB Tn the various shows has been somewhat delayed this year. be cause of the large number of exhibits entered Much work was done by the judges yesterday, however, and they expect to complete the judg- Ing of live Stock and poultry today.
 Auburn In Lead
 Alabama Polytechnic Institute left the rest of the field far behind in the fat steer competition. open to Alabama stock. Firsts and seconds were attained in many lots in this class.
 In the Aberdeen-Angus class A. n. Bradshaw of Danville, Ky, and J. H.. Allen of Georgetown, Ky. led tho field by a wide margin. Alabama Polytechnic Institute won third in this class.
 Awards in the Hereford class gave the edge to the La Vernet Farms, West Jackson. Miss; A. J. A. Alexan- der, Spring Station, Ky; $, P. Jack son, Emincnce, Ky and the Marengo Farms, Demopolis, Ala NJ. A. Busen- lehner, l12S Eighth avenue, south, was placed in two awards.
 DurOc-Jcrsey
 Duroc- Jersey swine were judged yesterday. with the Catoma Farms, Montgomery; l.. K. Grigsby, Lebanon, Tenn; Mckee Brothers, Versailles Ind. and Harrison & Jones, Green vile, Ala, monopolizing premiums.
 R. H. Halter of Boligee, Ala, won the majority of awards in the Poland China competition. J. S Smith of Birmingham, Kenneth McFerrin of Bessemer, and George Orso of Besse- mer were Jefferson county men who wen awards.
 Sixty thoroughbred Jersey cattle will be sold at auction today. The sale will begin at noon. It is being held by the Alabama Jersey Cattle club The sale will include all classes of cattle.
 Boys Band Concert
 The band of the East Lake Boys Indus stral school will be guests of the fair association today. The boys, 25 in number, will deliver a concert in the bandstand, just before the reg ular afternoon free acts
 Unusually excellent thls year is the poultry show, with an especially large increase in exhibits in the Rhode Island Red class. according to Miss Bradford, superintendent.
 Premiums awarded yesterday are: Rhode Island Reds! 0. E. Warren, Pratt City, first and second hen. sec ond bullet third pen and third cock; Mrs. John R. Roper. East Lake, fifth hen; Mrs w B. Newlin. Albany, fourth bullet, second pen; R. l.. Low ert, Gadsden, first, second, fourth and fifth cockerel, first, third and fifth bullet and first pen; James Karr, Edgewater, second cock and fourth pen; J. M Gresham, Chatchee, fifth cock; Mrs. D. II. Wallace, Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
EAST LAKE BOYS
 WIN TENNIS PRIZE

East Lake wins the boys tennis tournament.
 This was decided yesterday when the city's playgrounds teams met at the Country club. Out of fourt sen games which East Lake played with North Birmingham they won twelve of them.
 The outstanding feature of the playing was that it was, boys who won over the men tennis players.
 '1Iowever. I want to say for the North Birmingham fellows. that I never saw better losers In my life. They took their defeat in the finest way ever saw"
 This from the superintendent of all of Birmingham's playgrounds-T. D. Moor.
 The winning boys from East Lake and who were presented with the prize racquets given by Wimberly & Thomas Hardware company were: Yancey sem and Frank Norris. The North Birmingham boys losing were Robert Brown and Felix Lewis.
 The score was 62 and so.
 Imm edately after the games Su- perintendent Moor, who presented the prizes, left for Avondale. where the lacquets in the girls games were given to the winners-Ethel Kernon and Katherine Wilkins. They were presented at the Avondale library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
DOG TAXES DUE

OffIela of the circuit court began issuing dog tax receipts yesterday afternoon following the receipts of 5000 male dog tags and 2,0o0 female tags from the tax commission at 
 The tax on male dogs Is $1.25 and the tax on females S3.25. annually the tax becoming due October l and delinquent after october Is. The tax Is automatically doubled If not paid promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
CROWDS ORDERLY
 AT STATE FAIR Police and Detective Officials Say Record Is Un-
 usually Good

Police reports from the Alabama State Fair indicate that this year has been a record one for the lack of criminal activities among fair crowds. There has been practically no occa- sion for arrests for any cause dur inS the first three days Of the fair.
 The crowds at the State Fair have been unusually quiet and orderly as far as the police department is con cerned.' said Chief of Police T. l.. Shirley last night.
 It IS the most orderly large crowd that have ever seen. There has been almost no call for my depart ment.' stated Chief of Detectives George J. Lyons.
 Criminal activities have been ex- tremely small throughout the city. considering the attraction for sneak thieves that fair week usually pre- sents," said Sergt. G.h C. Giles or the detective department.
 Every precaution has been taken by the local police departments 10 combat the expected influx of sneak thieves, pickpockets and burglars that occasions of this sort usually bring to any city. Reports from all parts of the city have shown an ex- ceedingly low percentage of activity on the part of these men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

A bulletin on the Bee Line high way is being sent out by the Bir- mingham Automobile club and the Bee Line Highway Boosters associa- ton to touring information bureaus and motor publications of the coun- try.
 Its purpose is to direct over the Bee Line highway those who intend motoring to Birmingham's semi-cen- tennial this month. The accom- panying map is also being repro duced in various publications and inquiries have been pouring into the Boosters association headquar- ters and the office of the local auto mobile club.
 Many tourists are visiting Bir- mingham now. as licenses on cars from other states show.
 Bee Line Highway Bulletin
 Those who contemplate attend ing the semi centennial celebration in Birmingham October 24-2s. when President Harding will be the guest of the city. may be interested in knowing that a good motor road. the Bee Line Highway, leads to the city from as far north as Nashville, Tenn. and as far south as Orlando, Fla. The highway has recently been put into good condition through the efforts of the Bee Line Highway Boosters association. and will be ready for heavy travel after the mid dle of october.
 "A new fast link has been added with the recent completion of ar asphalt road between Albany and Hartsel!e, Ala. A five-mile detour now necessary between Garden City and Bangor will be eliminated by October l5. and the motorist will find a good highway all the way from Nashville to Birmingham, distance of 213 miles.
 Alabama Bound.
 Coming north from Orlando. the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

ham, third cockerel; J. w. Hanks Woodlawn, first and fourth cocks anG third hen; Dr. J. .. Anthony, Bir- mingham. fourth and fifth hens.
 Plymouth Rocks
 Barred Plymouth Rock s--Mrs w. B Ne%lin, Albany. first cock; Garner Brothers. Auburn, third exhibition coclerel, second, third and fourth light bullets, first light hen; Jack son Poultry Yards, Scottsboro, fourth cockerel; J. w. Carl, Trinity, second exhibition cockerel, first and second dark bullet and fifth light hen. first exhibition cockerel, first dark pen; J. H. Proctor, Carrollton, third dark pen; Mrs. J. T.. Wunch. West End, fifth light pen; Mrs. Robert Gard ner, Rowling Green. Ky, second and third light pen, first bullet bred pen; J. R. Morgan, Albany, first and sec ond light pen, fourth light hen. fourth and fifth exhibition cockerel.
 White Leghorns--F. T. Agricola, Gadsden. second cock third cockerel, fourth and fifth hens; Alabama Leg horn Farms, Mulga, third, fourth and fifth cock. first. second. fourth and fifth cockerel, first, second and third hens, first, second, third and fourth bullets; George c, Moseley. East Lake, fifth bullet; Oak Grove Poultry Farms. Alexander City, first cock.
 White Wyandottes
 White Wyandottes--F. Harry Sew ell, Gadsden. first cockerel, second bullet, first pen; Trio Poultry Yards, first, third and fifth bullets, second cockerel; W. A. Carpenter. Lincoln. first and second cock, first, second and third and fourth hens; NJ. NJ. Moseley, Ensley, third. fourth and fifth cockerel. fourth bullet.
 The live stock Judging contest. held for the first time this year by the fair association for the students of vocational agricultural schools of the state, resulted in victory for the boys of the Secondary Agricul- tural school at Wetumpka. Barney Ruffin, Herbert Williams and Louis Collier are members of the winning team, coached by Arvey Carnes. They will get free trip to the Interna- tiona1 Live Stock show at Chicago in December.
 Second place went to Evergreen Secondary Agricultural High school; third to Five Points Consolidated school: fourth, Liberty Consolidated school, and fifth place to Geraldine rural school.
 Manufacturers exhibits and gen ersl awards will be made In the next two days. The many exhibits is mak- ing the work of the judges difficult and they are behind as a result.
 Today is Fraternal Day and Xii wanis Day, with J. Mercer Barnett as chairman. Tomorrow Is Civltan and Commercial Travellers Day, with Dr. c. ". Shropshire as chairman and w. R. Mabry as vice chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
EXCITEMENT AT FAIR WHEN GAR TURNS OVER
 DURING POLO GAMES

Irwin Bratiey. well-known auto polo expert. was injured last night at the fairgrounds when his car turned over during the game. The acct lent occurred at one of the most exciting moments of the game, and the ex- citement was augmented by the ap- pearance of Lige Isoy's ambulance rushing out onto the track.
 At first 1t was thought that the injury was of serious nature. but more thorough examination proved extent of his injuries to be torn ligament In his leg. It is reported that Bratley will be back in the game again in short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06

Bee Line traveller will find good roads most of the way, splendid roads in south Alabama, and fairly rough roads, but easily travelled. between Montgomery and Birmingham. The southern route goes via Lake City, Tallahassee and Marianna, Fla; Dos than and Montgomery. Ala.
 Reports reaching the headquarters Of the Bee Line Highway Boosters association indicate that the road is being maintained in good condition throughout it's length, and motorists should experience no trouble.
 Information as to the route of the Bee Line Highway may be had from touring information bureau Of the north and east, and all along the route, or from the Bee Line High way Boosters association, Cullman. Ala, and also from the Birmingham Automobile Club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
FIVE CARS REPORTED
 STOLEN YESTERDAY

Five automobiles were reported stolen during the past "A hours at police headquarters. All of the cars were alleged to have been stolen from in front of houses some time be- tween midnight Tuesday and early Wednesday morning.
 Two Ford touring cars. one be- longing to Mrs B. F. Wilkinss 1011 North Nineteenth street, the other owned by John Detrano of Greymont Springs a Buick touring car report ed by A. R. Redburn as having been stolen from in front of his home during the early morning hours yes terday; a Dodge sedan belonging to r. w Dickson, 2125 Third avenue. north, and Chevrolet touring car belonging to Charles Colvert. sos North Twenty third street was stolen from in front of southside rest dcnce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
ALABAMA CATTLE
 MEN HOLD BANQUET

Members of the Alabama pure-Bred Cattle Association and Alabama Jer- sey Cattle club gave banquet last night at the Tutwiler hotel Among the guests were prominent cattle men from over the entire south as well as the members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 15o people were present
 R. A. Brown, president of the Ala bama State Fair made. the offer to raise any amount of money up to s5,000 for the next steer show. to be held here next October, the Alabama Fair association would match the fund dollar for dollar This offer was greeted with much applause and at the close of the banquet over $l,000 had been subscribed.
 Commissioner John Hornady made the address of welcome. which was followed by short and interesting talks by men prominently identified with the industry. Dr. Frank Willis Barnett presided over the meeting.
 Frank I. Derby announced that a sale of AS head of Jersey cows would take place at noon today under the auspices of the Alabama Jersey Cat tie club with Bob Bell in charge and E. N Wentworth, assisting These fcows will come from the herd of the following men: S. l.. Burgin, Bir- m.ngham: R. M. Slaughter, Abbeville; Charles Dew, Trussville; N. w. Hall. James; J. F. Pittman, Mineral Springs. and Howell & Rich. Birmingham.
 Those making talks during the eve hing were: Walter Smith, F. A. Brown, J. T. Stokely. Robert Jemi- son. Sr. John Hornady. Robert Bell. E. IT. Wentworth. NJ O. Cooper, A. D. Bradshaw. Hugh prater. Harry Snow, Bill Burnett. Dr. C. A. Cary, Prof. E, $. Goode. Frank l. Derby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
HOWARD PLANS NEW
 SCIENCE BUILDING.
 ALUMNI TO MEET


 Plans for a new science building for Howard college are being rushed to completion. The new laboratory is to have approximately s5.000 worth of modern laboratory equipment, ac- ccrding to an announcement made by pr. l. C. Dawson, president of the college. yesterday.
 Several new features have been added to the activities of the col lege this year. one of which is an athletic club for the co-eds. under direction of Miss Thelma Stacey of this city. Basketball teams. tennis teams and other athletic squads will be formed.
 There is to be an alumni meeting once month. at which prominent educators will address the student body at the chapel period. The first speaker of the season will he Rev. W. C. Wtlks. pastor of the First Bsp- tist church of Albany. Other speak CTS will be Dr. H. J Willinghain, president of the Florence Normal school. and Dr. Terry P. Mccord of the University of Cincinnati. Ohio. Monthly rallies will be held during the year at the Southern club by local alumni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
REHEARSAL TONIGHT
 FOR PAGEANT CHORUS

All persons who have agreed to take part in the grand chorus of the semi centennial pageant have been requested to meet tonight at s o'clocl, at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, corner of Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth street, for the second re- bearsal.
 Mrs. W. ]. Adams. chairman of the music committee of the celebration is very anxious to have all who are to sing In the pageant present al the meeting tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
RA|NEY ID DRIVE HAYNES IN RACE Veteran Autoist Is Said to Have no Miles an
 Hour Car

The Haynes special racer. said TO be able to do 1io miles per hour, is on display at the Ewart Brewer Mo- tor company, local Haynes distribu- tors. This car VIII be driven by Johnny Raincy, a veteran driver. in the races at the State Fair Saturday.
 Quite lot of interest is being tomobile races, and several local en- tries have been made, and this spe- cial Haynes Is attracting a great deal of notice at the show rooms, where it is being Inspected by the racing fans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
PETITIONS COURT TO
 SEE COMPLAINTS BOOKS

William J. Hoses. stockholder in the Magic City Manufacturing com rany. filed petition in the circuit court yesterday asking for writ of inandamus to compel the directors of that company to allow him to exam inc the company's books.
 Judge Dan A. Greene issued rule of nisi citing the defendant com rany 10 appear in court on October s. to show cause why the plaintiff should not be allowed to see the books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
THOUSANDS ATTEND ALABAMA,S GREA TEST T
 FALR-AWARDS FOR EXHIBITS BEING NIADEl
ALABAMA STATE FAIR PROGRAMME
Fraternal DaY--kiwanis DaN

n 930 a. m.-Gate buildings and midway open. 10 a. m.-Completion of stock and poultry awards 12 m--Sae of Jersey cattle m.--Concert by Boys Industrial band. 130 to m.Hppodrome acts and daylight fireworks. p m.--Jersey Ringe in aerial 79 m.-Hippodrome Jersey night stunts concert by Royal Scotch Highlanders, fireworks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
statsnnent Septsnber 6th, lszI
ssO.44i,4se.o7
AuIIsEwESTS

Lyric--Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudevilie and pie lures.
 Majestic Theatre-"Tempest and sunshine," Mnddocks-Park Players. Trianon--Betty Compson and Lon Chaney in "For Those We Love.o Five Points Theatre - Geraldine Tarrar in "Ihe Riddle Woman" md the Million Dollar orchestra.
 Alcazar-"BIack Beauty,
 rand-'Disraeli."
 G1lax-Wanda HawIey in aHer Sturdy 0rI."
 Hiaito - Constance Taimadge in ''DanEerous Businesso
 Roy al--Feature drama, comedy and news.
 odeon-SeriaI drama and comedy, Princess-Serial drama and com- edy.
 West Lake Park--Dnncing and bathing.
 East Lake Park-Amusements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
RACING EVENTS
 AT STATE: FAIR
J. C. Rockers Horses Win Three Running Events
 Out of Four

 Racing again held the spotlight of public attention at the Alabama State Fair yesterday. The motorcycle events were thoroughly enjoyed. but unusual interest was manifested in the running horse races, in which a number of thoroughbreds from all over tho country competed. Yesterday was "Hooker's Day" in state fair racing. J. C. Rockers horses won three out of four events in the running races scheduled for yesterday.
 Four events were staged. The track was not particularly fast, but the records were creditable, to say the least
 With the exception of the mile dash, which Clerk. owned by J. Nj. Hubbard, won, all the events won by Hooker horses, as follows: Three s-mile dash, Donatel- To- five eighths-mile dash, Tom Roach; halfmile dash. Stilpole. The spectators seemed to enjoy the running races as much as the motorcycle events, which have been making such hit this week. Sum mary of yesterdays events follows:
 Onc-MIIe Dash Clerk, J. NJ. Hubbard. Pussle,
 sam Slick, H. Frey.
 Time l:i4.
 rhree-Fourths- Mile Dash Donatello, J. C. Hooker, McLeans- boro, I'll.
 Principle, W. s. Adams. Rapo the Lock, E. Durham. Time l:16.
 hive-Eightbs-MiIe Dash Tom Roach, J. c. Hooker. James Brown, J NJ. Hubbard. Lady Wcodbine, II. Frey. Time, 1;27.
 One-Half- Mile Dash Stilpole. J. c. Hooker.
 Owney. w. $. Adams,
 Pan Handler. r. F. Cooper. Time, 5l seconds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
Aabama's greatest state fair ended it's third day ve

Aabama fair ended third yesterday all swelling the of according night The exhibit halls the the midway long with of humanity which neverending
 Oscar Wells chairman yesterday which Rotary Roads day while R. vice chairman Rotary held its weekly luncheon the grounds Members the Rotaans and the Royal Scotch Highlander band
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
ADAMS BACK FROM EUROPE

Colored people of Birmingham have received word of the arrival of Os- car W. Adams, colored, editor of the Birmingham Reporter, in New York last Friday. on the White Star liner Adriatic, from Southampton. Eng land. Adams spent several months travelling in Europe this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
ART EXHIBIT FOR
 SEMLCENTENN|AL
Numbers of Fine Examples Will Be Shown In
 Great Tent

As preparations for the exposition having the Art leagds feature of the semi-centenniai in charge have had any anxiety they may have felt as to the importance of this feature re- mobile shows and the industrial ex- hibits, as well as the Nrt exhibit are to be housed in tent 30Gx5O feet, 1t will be difficult for these on the in- structure.
 At first the committee from the Art league were opposed to some of their valuable pastels Icing pl.cvd, in the tent. but after becoming acquainted with the interior arrIagenients. they have agreed to plare all thei- valuable collections there. The art exhibit alone. which will contain some very famous works. will occupy mol e than 1000 square feet of space.
 "A visit to the Interior of the big tent shows that the interior ,e to be finished in most artisic manner" said c. N. Wiley, chairman of the exposi- tion committee. NO sign ef the can vas which houses these exhibits will be visible from the inside Even the tent poles are 10 be enclosed in a latticed box work ani covered with vines. The back of each one of the exhibitors booths will be adorned with paintings.
 Overhead there Is tv Le bunting of various colors, streamers tf multi coiored lights. hanging vines and flowers. All this interior work is in the charge of experienced decor ators, and 1t will repay anyone to visit the tent at this time and see the prepara- tons which are soing forward So rapidly and efficiently large part or the space has been leased by the manufacturers. automobile dealers and the merchants who are now en- gagged In making their p'ans for dis plays.
 The fashion show will be given in this structure twice daily. at which time models selected from stage beau ties of New York will display all the latest models In women s wear. There Will also be band 1oncs"ts. orchestra numbers and other fsa U as."
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 ATTENTION, KNIGHTS TEMPIAR
 The members of Woodlawn Com mandery. No. 31. K. IT., are request- ed to meet at the Masonic Temple, WoOdIawn. Thursday afternoon, Oc- tober {, at p. m.. to act as an e~- cort at the funeral of deceased Knight Fl. F.. Mattheus. Full uniform with sword. Interm~nt at woodiawn cemetery. Lodge service will he held by Fairview Lodge No. 844. J. A. COLLINS, Comm ander.
 J. A. MCCARTNEY, Recorder.
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