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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18

! the buildings following corresponding in architectural style"
 Convenient car service is necessary, he said, and a condition which will be found in all cities where auditoriums are now in existence. In selecting a site for the auditorium, it was necessary
 to pick location convenient to all sec | tions of the city He stated that it was
 his belief that cars from all divisions of Greater Birmingham would be avail able at the door of the auditorium when it was completed. According to Mir Martin, the site for the auditorium was given the unqualified approval of Thomas Lamb, expert on theatre location Mir. Lamb discounted the sound interference. The auditorium plans as now being drawn contemplate a seating capacity of approximately 5000 in the main as- sembly hall this being the ideal size for best results in presentation of any att traction. Mir Martin declared.
 About 10 members of the board turned out for the luncheon. Resolutions were
 passed providing for the appointment of a committee to draft resolutions of sym pathy oh the death of Major Miner, who
 died in Florida yesterday.
 Resolutions were also adopted oppos-
 ing two bills now pending in Congress
 which provide for tax on real. estate
 and real estate transa actions. Copies of
 these resolutions were sent to each of
 the Alabama congressman and the two senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
.FIFTY-ONE INDICTED
 BY THE GRAND JURY

In partial report. made by the Jeff ferson county grand jury yesterday to
 Judge William E Fort in the crin,- inal division of the circuit court 51 in- oictments we're returned,
 Those indicted were: Charlie Gray burglary; Arther Campbell. burglary
 and grand larceny. buying, receiving
 and concealng stolen property; Charlie I4ill petty larceny, buying. receiving or concealing stolen property; Robert Smith. petty larceny, buying, receiving or concealing stolen property; Pearl Harris murder in the second degree Oscar Lewis. bigamy; c. M. O'Bryan, grand larceny, buying. receiving or concealing stolen property; W. R Stephenson, grand larceny. buying re- ceiving or concealing stolen property. 1 Paul Nichols, burglary and grand lar- ceny, buying, receiving or .conces.irg stolen property in three cases; Will lie Ryan, larceny from the person:
 Ben Shaw, burglary and grand larceny buying, receiving or concealing stolen property; Harry Redfeld, burglary and
 grand larceny, buying, receiving or concealing stolen property; r. Seinero,
 grand larceny: Morris Webber. grand
 larceny. buying. receiving or conceal
 ing stolen property in four cases; Rol-
 lie speagle. grand larceny buying.
 receiving or concealing stolen prop
 erty; George Gompert. grand larceny.
 Buying receiving or concealing stolen
 property; Tom Crutcher, grand larceny.
 buying, receiving or concealing stolen
 property: Ed Frazier, ,distilling: Ray
 mond Ware, burglary and grand lar-
 ceny, buying. receiving or conceal
 ing stoleN property; Anderson Reed.
 burglary and grand larceny. buying,
 receiving or concealing stolen prop
 erty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
M'INTYRE AND HEATH
 HAVE GREAT SHOW IN
 HELLO, ALEXANDER

1 Snappy, fresh and bright describes l Hello Alexander a musical minstrel revue, with Mcintyre and Heath as headliners, which opened at the Jeff 1 ferson last night.
 AS Alexander James Mcintyre Thomas K. Heath, as Henry Clay Jones, proprietor of the Ever-Ready Colored Minstrels Their jokes are new, and the fights of fancy in which Henry Clay indulges for Alexander's benefit, are masterpieces of imagina- tion.
 Grace Deagon, as Kitty, lisping, simple stimulating girl, and Homer Dickinson, who takes the dual role of Hal McSwat, bush league baseball player and casual vaudevillian, and Jim Delilly, man about town, unques- tionably approach nearest to the two blackface masters in the brightness of their work.
 MT. Dickinson made a decided hit with his singing of "Lindy," ably abetted by Miss Deagon. Jack Win slow, played by Dan McNeil, rendered Hold Me-" assisted by a quartet, in effective tone. He has a pleasing voice. Arthur Yule, as Billy Kerson, is good at mimicry. He has fair sing ing voice. Earl Rickard as Captain Chomendley, sings Rock Bye Baby fairly we'll sSF
 Dorothy Moore, as Maud Bradbury, is responsible for general lodging on the part of those fortunate or un- fortunate enough to have aisle seats, when she sings Pretty Baby lead ing bevy of girls down the runways. A barrage of powder is laid down on the faces of the men within reach for several rows back. Miss Moore is of quite charming personality.
 Brazil and Griffin, as minstrels, are worthy of favorable mention for their dancing. Mabel Elaine as Eczema herself into some startling positions, variations of the well known "shimmy"
 Johnny Mills, who is the interlocu- tor, camouflaged as the Header of the crowd" handles his acts well
 The chorus, attractively costumed in. every scene, is remarkable for its freshness and pretty youth. It must be said that the girls made a better. record for pulchritude than for their. singing abilities. Settings for the of- fering were unusually good. One mo- ticeable feature was that not a single scene was laid in New York city, which in itself was refreshing
 The theme of the entire production was southern. Tampa, the Mississippi valley, and New Orleans at Mardi Gras time were the places of action. Bright. clean scenery, well handled, contrasts sharply with the general run. This feature was very impressive
 The offering is fresh and clean throughout, and is up to the usual standard of Mcintyre and Heath pro- ductionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18

John A. Green, former president of the National Retail Grocers association, and until recently secretary of that organi- zation, is a visitor in Birmingham today and will address the Birmingham Re tail Grocers' and Butchers association tonight at 8 o'clock at the Civic Asso- citation. The subject of Mr. Greens lec- ture will be The Retail Grocer of Today and the Retail Grocer of Tomorrow. ps,s ,
 MT. Green is perhaps one of the best known authorities on retail selling in North America. He was for a number Of years successful owner of a large retail grocery establishment at Toledo, Ohio. and served as president of the na- ticnal organization. He was later elected as secretary and filled this post until re- gently. rg EHF MT. Green is a contributor to many of the nations leading magazines and finan- cial publications His articles on the re / tail business and other similar subjects are featured by such publications as the New York Commercial and the Journal of Commerce.
 During his visit in Birmingham MT. Green will be the guest of the Retail Grocers' and Butchers association A special meeting has been called for to- night, and all grocers and butchers. whether members of the association not, have been extended an invitation to attend
 The special meeting tonight will not affect the next regular meeting of the association, according to President Rob ert A. Emond, as it will take place as scheduled, next Tuesday night at s O'clOclx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
DEATHS

NJ. It. Baker-Funeral services for M l.. Baker, age 56, who died Wednes day night at local infirmary, was held from Woodin's chapel yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery
 Smith, aged 59, who died at the res idence, 1880 Third avenue. south early yesterday morning, will pe held from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Christine Ruppert-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs Christine Ruppert, age 75, who died early yesterday morn ing at the residence. 2330 Avenue H, south. will be held from the resi- dence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. James A. Bryan win officiate. Burial in Forest Hill cem- etery. The deceased is survived by two sons. John Ruppert of Seattle, Wash. and Alfred Ruppert of Bir- mingham; three daughters. Mrs. T.. c. Logan. Mrs. K. K. Hickman end Miss Amelia Ruppert all of Bir, mingham, and five grandchildren. Mrs. Dolly E. HaEler-Funeral services for Mrs. Dolly F. Hagler, age 54, who died Tuesday night at the resi- dence, 420 Seventeenth street, north, was held from Johns chapel at 10:3O o'clock yelterday morning. Burial in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
Youngster Drops Valentine
 And Causes Traffic Jam
Fly HELEN BETHEA


 When little Johnny stopped down to DICK up the valentine that he had dropped, thereby causing three near accidents and much irritation to the traffic policeman, he did not know what really caused the traffic jam.
 At 4:12 by Lynch's clock yesterday afternoon. the traffic cop at the cor ner of Third avenue and Twentieth street turned his semaphore and halted the traffic up and down Third avenue Johnny and his mother were just pass ing the Traders National bank Seeing the way that the sign was facing, she grabbed Johnny's hand and cried:
 Hurry, we must get across before it turns again." They dashed into the street. Just at that critical minute Johnny dropped his red, heart-shaped valentine on the ground. Wait he yelled, planting both feet with the immortality of mules lit- tie brother and dragging back from his mother
 Just then the sign turned again. A North Birmingham jitney bus leaped forward to go on, but the brakes shrieked in protest at their sudden action and the back wheels slid. bring ing the front wheels to a stop less than six inches from the determined who was leaning over his beloved valentine, fumbling along the edges of it.
 Cars coming down the avenue and those trying to turn the corner at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18

that point were stopped all around l him.
 l The policeman, seeing the traffic piling up on either side of Third ave- | Hue, and not needing the little jam at the Hagan- Dunlap corner, turned his sign again. The owner of flivver backed his motor car out from the front of the Traders National bank, right across the street, and had to get out and crank.
 Traffic was opened on the corner from all four sides of the crossing at once. The automobiles came together and almost touched noses before they cry known key some of them even is very difficult for an American horn and the ears of American people. The traffic cop spun his semaphore in helpless rage the while he shouted at the nearest jitney drivers to pay attention to the sign and stop driy- ing around in circles.
 Two cars nearly had a head-on col lision in fact, the headlight of one of them was shattered; one car backed without any. serious dana ge-aEd Johnny finally succeeded in picking up his valentine.
 There, I got it. now" he exclaimed triumphantly as he lifted a pleased red face to the angry, embarrass ed countenance of his mother.
 "Whut's the matter muvver" he queried anxiously noting her express sion. T been good boy"
 Yes, the traffic jam finally Nis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
|NCE THANKS PRESS FOR AID IN SEARCH
 '|NCE-F|ND" 1921.
New Personalities In Urgent Demand, Says Producer
 In Regard to Local
 Ince-Find Contest

Declaring that new screen personali- ties are one of the most insistant de- mands of the modern motion picture public and that any effort made in se- curing them warrants the thanks of
 both public and producers, Thomas H
 Ince, famous director producer, and maker of stars, yesterday dispatched a fengthy telegram of appreciation to The Age-Herald for the efforts in further
 ing the search for the Thee Find" of 1921
 The Ince advance agent, who was in
 the city recently, on a tour through all of the larger cities of America, hav- ing informed Mir. Ince of each of the papers in the selected cities which had offered to aid in the find"
 As a result of the local campaign which is being conducted by The Age- Herald and Alcazar theatre, hundreds of local girls are being offered, for the first time. a bona fide opportunity of entenng the ranks of motion. picture stars The winner of the competition win be placed under contract by Ince, given prominent or featured parts in his forthcoming productions for the Associated Producers, and will be widely exploited as the latest of the Thomas B. Ince discoveries, who include among others, Charles Ray, Dorothy Dalton, Enid Bennett, Madge Bellamy, Doris May, Douglas MacLean and Louise Glaum.
 Ince's telegram follows:
 Permit me to offer my heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the splen- did and willing manner in which you are cooperating with mesin my na- tion-wide search for new and superior screen personality for the year 1921"
 Most girls have latent in them the ambition to become famous as ac- tresses. One glorious road to the full. fillment of this ambition is to enter the national Ince Beauty Find Contest, now in progress in Birmingham under the auspices of The Age-Herald and the Alcazar theatre. Submit late photo to the Alcazar theatre before the end of next week, during the show ing of Lying Lips"
 If the appointed committee of judges pronounces a photograph as denotins the original as one of the most beauti- full in the local contest, the original her self will be notified and given free mo tion picture test at the theatre. Ii Thomas H. Ince later declares also that she is the most striking or beautiful in the entire contest she becomes star Then the chosen star will be placed under contract and summoned to the Ince studios in California.
 One thing that should be particularly encouraging to Birmingham contest" ants is the wide recognition that Bir- actors have received in mov- ing picture circles. This city has fur nished a number of minor but recog- nized actors and several notable stars, Henry Walpole, Lois Wilson, May Allison, Beulah Baines and Tallu- lah Bankhead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
TOWER CAMPAIGN
 GOES OVER THE TOP
Work on lower at Highlands Methodist Church to Com
 menCe Soon
BY DOLLY DALRYMpLE

With an enthusiasm and a zest born of deep religious intent and eagerness, the tower campaign" which had it's initial meeting last Tuesday evening at Highlands Methodist church when the Woman's Missionary society acted as hosts at supper for the 200 guests present, beginning active work Wednesday morning, ended last night with record of lover the top scarcely unequaled in the history of Birmingham-in a blaze of glory triumphant and distinct.
 1t was glorious and happy night for Highlands Methodist church when the ardent team captains and their men arrived at o'clock to enjoy the third and last of the bounteous and sumptuous suppers served during the tower campaign" by the woman's Missionary society and report their wonderful news.
 Men had left their posts of business during the two days "whirlwind' drive; for, to be exact, the tower cam paign', lasted exactly two days--4s hours-(working hours) and every man was at his post, ready to answer FOO per cent to his captain.
 There was shouting and singing and Eg eral good time enjoyed over the splen- did drive which had been so success fully "carried on, and Dr. W R. Hen- drix, the beloved pastor, whose leader ship, spiritual and religious, kind and gentle, lowered over everyone throughout the campaign days like sweet benediction, was the happiest. perhaps, of the many happy people present at the finale of the drive.
 I)T. G1ann ha ,I,o o;r- man, was very happy in his speeches, many clever stories and quips and jibes being carried on by him at the expense of various members of the commit tees and in the great "sea of Method- ism which filled the church Thurs day evening--one Baptist, alone---came to tell us How to Put It Overr' This distinguished guest was Dr. Frank Willis Barnett, who made one of tie happiest speeches he has ever made, and those who know. his talent in this line. know that this is the superiative in compliments.
 The various team captains, pr. Woodall, pr. M F. Messer, MT. Charles Perry, Judge Dan A. Greene, Mir. F. .. McArthur and Paul Wright auditor. made magnificent records for them selves as leaders and their valiant, stalwart men proved worthy access sories in the drive.
 To Mir. Jay Smith, the chairman Of the board of stewards of Highlands Methodist church belongs the credit of the splendid organization which made the 'whirlwind" drive for the funds to build the tower such tremendous suc- cess and his fine executive ability in planning the campaign. the minute at tention to detail and his splendid work as a whole. proved conclusively what his hosts of friends have always known and that is that he is man of splendid business acumen and the highest integrity and ability
 Work on the tower will start within the next SO days. it is announced, and when the beautiful Christmas morn of 1921 breaks before us with it's mean ing of tenderness and sweetness "The of the Chimes will peal forth from the tower" of Highlands Church Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
JAPANESE MOODY
 WILL PREACH HERE
Kanamori Will Tell of Conver- sion, Fall and Restoration
 at Services Sunday

Those in the city who are interested
 in the cause of foreign missions will be glad to know that Paul Kanamori, the great Japanese preacher, will be in the city next Sunday, and will preach at both services at the South Highlands Presbyterian church. At 3 o'clock he will preach at the Vine Street Presby- terian church.
 p MT Kanamori called the Moody of Japan was born in heathenism and converted by reading the Bible in a military school conducted by an Amer. ican army officer, who had been re- quested for this purpose by a Japanese prince. Later, coming under the in- fluence of Japan's greatest Christian teacher, Joseph Hardy Neesma he en- tered the ministry. But after several years preaching and teaching he fell victim to German rationalistic criti- cism of the Bible and gave up the min istry for 20 years, when, through the death of his wife, he was restored to the faith.
 Since that time his sole desire and work has been to preach Christ to his countrymen and in a very short time he preached to over 300,000 and saw 30,000 come out of darkness into light by receiving Christ. Splendidly edu cated. profoundly devout and consum- ingly in earnest. he is perhaps one of the greatest preachers in the world to- day. He speaks English fluently.
 At the Il o'clock morning service MT. Kanamori will give the story of his conversion and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock the account of his fall and re- storation The evening hour will be a joint service of the congregations of the First, Vine Street and the South Presbyterian churches. The public is cordially invited to attend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Letters testamentary on the estate of the late Henry Hidden, Sr.. were sranted to the Birmingham Trust and Savings company yesterday by Judge J. P. Stiles in Ne probate court This action was taken on petition of the bank asking for the granting of the letters, this institution having been named in the will as trustee.
 The petition showed that the per sonal property of the estate was valued at S44.00o, consisting principally of stocks and bonds and that the real estate had a rental value of $1,OO0 an- nually. The market value of the real- ty was not stated. Under the terms Of the will the property is left in trust to the Birmingham Trust and Savings company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
FIFTY NEW HOUSES
 BY ONE COMPANY
 READY BY SPRING
Three to Five Rooms, on Big Lots and Finding an Instant
 Sale, Says Mir. Otis of JemiSon and Company

Fifty houses will be built al Central Park by Jemison and company by the middle o1 April, according to present plans of J. M. P. Otis of that company. Twelve houses are under construction at the pres. ent time, MT. Otis stated yes terday.
 "The houses am putting up," he continued, ahnve three to five rooms and arc being so construct- ed as to be easily added to when the owner wishes to do so. These houses are not on 'dinky' lots, but on three lots, which affords a space of 1S0 by I4O feet. This is ample for garden. chickens and even n cow if one wishes to have a COW.
 "No, I have not sold all the houses before they are built, hut I will sell them straight along and the demand and inquiry are picking up in such style that I say with confidence I shall have built 50 of them before the spring is turning into summer.
 Undoubtedly the averagT Bir- minshnm citizen is directing his mind toward acquiring home more now than for the past two or three years. The possibility of securing home at reasonable cost has stimulated the home idea.
 "Bufiding lots in desirable sec ttons are beginning to be sought in greater number and there is n ao- ficcabIe tendency to levels slightly above the prices that have maIn- fnfned on vacant property.
 "ContrnctOrs, materiai men and developers are making every effort to induce building by offering dsf- mite specifications md submit- ting close figures. Many signs point m active building season. feel sure one is Bt hand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
es------------------- FUNERAL SERVICES
 fOF MAJ. w. J. MILNER

The body of Mai Willis J. Mlner. age 7s, pioneer citizen and builder of Bir- ningham and a Confederate veteran, who died early yesterday morning at his winter residence at Tampa. Fla, will arrive in Birmingham at noon tomorrow and funeral services twill be held from the residence of his son, H. K Miner, 14l9 Crescent avenue, Sunday afternoon, the hour to be announced later
 He is survived by his widow: one daughter, Mrs. Mary c. Miner and a son, H. K. Miner. MT. AIilner left for Tampa last night to accompany the body back to Birmingham. Johns will be in charge of the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
BUS LINE FOR SHADES
 MOUNTAIN IS PLANNED

entire length of Shades mountain will begin within the next 90 days, as the result of an organization meeting he'll at Linger Longer Lodge last night, Temporary officers were elected as fol- lows: Lucien Moses, president; R. G. Hewitt, treasurer; Henry F. Beaumont secretary and manager.
 Present plans call for the operation of a bus through Edgewood to the old Bluff Park hotel on Shades mountain, the return trip to be made via the Barrett, or upper road to the Green Springs road and into Birmingham
 Express service for small parcels ice delivery twice or three times a week, de- livery of newspapers and general pas senger service is planned, according to Henry F. Beaumont, manager pro tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
NEW BRANCHES FOR THE CITY LIBRARY Vivian and Pratt City to Be Fully Equipped In the
 Near Future

Branches of the Birmingham public and Pratt City about the middle of March. according to Commissioner Of Health and Education John R. Horn ady. The branch in Vivian will be placed in the Masonic temple, on the second floor. This portion of the build ing has been put in good condition hy the citizens of Wylam.
 The Pratt City branch, to be estab- lished as the result of a visit of Pratt City people to the meeting of the li- brary board last Wednesday, will be located in the old city hall at Pratt City. The first floor will be occupied, after being renovated, according to Mr. Ilornady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-18
FREMONT TRUST CLOSED
Closed as Result Unauthorized Meth.
 ods, Says Commissioner
By Associated Press

 Boston, February 1.-The Fremont Trust company, banking institution with savings and commercial depart ments, was closed today by Bank Con- missioner Joseph c. Allen.
 Commissioner Aliens formal announce ment said;
 The Fremont Trust company Is closed as result of unsound and unauthorized bar king methods.
 My action has become necessary for two reasons; First, on account of viola tion of the banking laws of the com monwealth second. because the total of bad and doubtful loans Is such that the capital is seriously impaired. It is for the protection of depositors stock holders and all concerned that have taken possession in, accordance with the duty imposed upon me by law"