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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ALBANY MILL TO
 OPEN UP MONDAY

Albany. September 1s.--tSpeclaL)-- Manager King. local representative of the Iron Clad Hosiery company' announced today that the local nos. iery mill, branch of the national or ganization, will be put In operation Monday morning.
 The mill Is located at the>corner or Moulton street and Fourth avenue, the building having been remodelled and improved for the plant. Machin- cry has been Arriving /for several days and now is being placed in the structure MT. King declared the local mill will be one of the best equipped of any of the branches. The plant is arranged so that additional machinery may be added at later dates and the output enlarged
 Approximately 20 trained operatives will be employed immediately and later this number will be increased, according to present plans. MT. King is perfecting his organization now and expects to begin work Monday with as near maximum output as pos sible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
REGISTRATION BEGINS
 AT TROY STATE NORMAL

Troy, September 13.-(Special.)- )- Registration of pupils began Monday morning at the State Normal school. and continued through Tuesday The formal opening will take place Wednesday morning. Every train brings in large number of students, and . record-breaking attendance is indicated.
 Among the new teachers Is Prof. Campbell who was with the Shef- field High schools last year, and who comes to the Normal as instructor in manual training and director of ath- letics. MT. Campbell is an Auburn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
REPRESENTATIVE OF
 WEEKS IN FLORENCE

Florence, September 13.-It was learned today that P. w. Downing or San Francisco. who has been regis tered at local hotel since last Sat urday. is one of the representatives of Secretary of War Weeks, sent to inspect the Wilson dam and the nj trate plants and to report personally to the secretary.
 MT. Downing spent yesterday and today in an inspection of Wilson dam and the site of the proposed dam No. g. Army engineers in charge of the work at Wilson dam are giving MT. Down. ing all the, information which he de- sires. Mir. Downing is said to be a very distinguished authority on hy- draulic Engineering. and his report is possibly the report which Secretary Weeks still awaits before making a decision in the matter of the Ford bid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
CURING HOUSE WILL
 BE OPENED MONDAY

Selma, September 3.-tSpecia!.)-- The Alabama Sweet Potato company announce they will throw open their curing houses Monday. September 19, to receive the new crop potatoes. Porto Ricans, the Nancy Hall and the Dooleys will be the varieties they will take.
 The management state they will pay the uniform price of 50 cents q bushel delivered to their respective curing plants, and will supply the hampers to ship them in. They have houses in Selma, at Tyler, Sardis and Minter. It is estimated that the com pany will this year be able to take care of 30.000 bushels. The indi- cations are that there will be an unusually good production of pqta- toes this year, if another good Tain can be had and if the frost does not strike too early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

held at the Jefferson theatre, where every member can be comfortably seated and enabled to hear the speak CTS. The small increase in member ship dues has enabled the executive board to make the tickets transfer able, thereby allowing someone to enjoy each attraction if the mem bers are unable to attend. The slo- gan of the coming season is "A Drama League Card in Every Home.'
 Mrs. J. E. Frazier, chairman of the educational committee, announce an educational meeting for eacn month( after October, when the lead ing educators of the district will ad- dress the league on the authors and dramatists, whose plays and readings will be produced in this city during the season. A study of the plays will be made also. Dr. F. F. Burns of Howard college will be the first speaker of the season, followed by 8, reading of the delightful play, Enter Madame which is one of the
 Jefferson's carly attractions. The playgoing committee, with Mrs. b. W. Barrett as chairman. has made in- teresting arrangements for the han ding of the bulletins for the sea- son. Several bulletined plays have been booked for the theatre season, and each member of the Drama ieague will be notified of the appear ance, together with general outlines or descriptions of the play.
 League's Amateur Work
 Miss Evalena wiIKerson. assisted by Mir. Chappell Cory. Jr., will direct the amateur work of the league. These young people, who are especially in ' terested in dramatic work, have for some years been students of the drama and are anxious to promote the love of drama among other young people of the city. It is at this time fthe iptention of the amateur commit- tee to organize troupe of Drama league players, who will be prepared to give plays during the season
 "One of the most active depart ments of the Drama league center is that of the junior league, which was organized last winter with 70 charter
 members. and whose chairman, Mrs. W. J. Yielding, plans great things for the young people in Birmingham this winter in the way of dramatic 7. "The membership committee Is urg- ling the cooperation of every mem Der in making Birmingham the largest Drama league center E, America. The mempership last sea son was over 300, and held second place. in the national league. running Chicago a close second. It is the membership committees ambition and khope of all those interested to make Birmingham more than 1000 strong during the coming season and second to none. Mrs, Grubb will be assist : ed in tlve membership work by Mrs. Kenneth Charlton. Our membership campaign, which will be launched the last week in September with ac- tive preparations already being made to interest all lovers of drama. in the promotion of good drama in the com munity. is ambitious for the largest membership we have ever had"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
HEALTH UNIT IS AGAIN HELD UP
Selma City Council Fails to Vote the Necessary
 Appropriation

Selma, September 13.-(Special)-- The last step in the cooperative movement between Dallas county and the city of Selma to secure an all time health unit. was again halted last night when Councilman l.. p. Porter refused to corcur in sus- pension of the rules so that the city s part of the joint contract could be complied with in voting the neces- sary appropriation.
 The rules of the council can only be suspended by unanimous vote anl lacking one vote the resolution pro viding for the health unit had to so over until the next regular meeting of the council
 The ordinance providing for the al propriation of S3.155 as the city s contribution to the establishment and maintenance of the unit for one year from October 1 was presented and discussed exhaustively, and with q few minor changes seemed to be ready for passage when Councilman Porter interposed his negative vote. IL was agreed and understood that the ordinance Mill be adopted at -he meeting of the council on the 26th instance. as the sentiment of the 1 body is practically unanimous in its favor.
 It is stipulated in the ordinance that Dr. J. F. Conner, the present meat and milk inspector for the city, will be retained as the inspector Of the new organization and in addition to his duties in the city will be called ! on to perform similar duties where ever needed in the county outside or the city. His compensation is 10 rs- main as at present and the health unit will make provision for expenses when he makes trips in connection l with his enlarged duties.
 1 Dr. w. w. Harper addressed the council. explaining some points m i the law governing the creation of 1 health units. He referred to the fact that the unit is at all times under the direction and orders of the health l board of Dallas county. Mayor Hall
 read the ordinance and urged It's
 passage as marking forward step
 fraught with far-reaching good 10
 the community .r The board of revenue has already
 voted to make the contribution re-
 cuired of the county which IS the
 same as that which the city will | set aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ANOTHER ACTING
 POSTMASTER FOR
 0NE0NTA NAMED

Oneonta. September 13.-(special.l The patrons of the Oneonta postoffioe were surprised today at the appoin.- ment of another acting postmaster this being the third acting postnaa- ter for the office since March {.
 The postmastership at Oneonta is one of the best political plumbs in the Seventh Congressional district, and there being a vacancy at the time of the change of administra- tions, much speculation has been made as to the final appointment. J. L. Ethridge was holding the po- sition as acting postmaster, having been appointed by President Wilson last fall, and after the republican Ad- ministration came in, MT. Ethridge resigned and D. E. Moody was az pointed Mir. Moody having resigned l.. B. Murphree has been appointed in his place.
 An examination was held some time ago by the civil service com mission, at which seven democrags , and four republicans stood for grade by the comml ssion. The grades have not yet been given out, and consi- derable interest is being manifested as to who will finally pluck .he plumb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

Mrs. J. R. Hornady, ~>the efficient and popular president of the Bir- mingham center of the Drama League of America, announces varied and interesting programme for this organization for the coming season, beginning with the memoer- ship drive. which will be launched during the last week of September.
 None has done more effective work than Mrs. Hornady during her presidency following so we'll the precedent set by her predecessor, Mrs. w. D. Smith, and the Birmingham center has grown and developed un- der Mrs. Hornady's leadership and broadened it's scope from every an gle taken on a larger and more com- prehensive work.
 In talking with Mrs. Hornady yes- terday about the forthcoming season for the Drama League and it's activ- ities, she said:
 The month of October will mark the beginning of the seventh years work of the Birmingham center of the Drama League. I have now completed and arranged all commit tees which are actively at work making plans for the coming season. Mrs. w. l. Grubb, chairman of the
 
 out letters to the members ans nouncing the programme and urging the October members to renew in order that they will not miss a sim gle meeting. A
 Artists Are Chosen
 "Our programme committee, with Mrs w. D. Smith and Mrs;D Leonard T. Beecher in charge, announce a very interesting selection of artists, which will appear during the season. In October, Miss Sidney Thompson, Yvette Guilbert, will open the sea- slew. ...lnounc.cmfw emf m cm cmfwy pshrdl hrdl -hrdlu hrdl hrdl hrdluuI delightful reader who was for some time a pupil of the noted M. Yvette Guilbert, will open the season. Miss Thompson reads in costume, and has been most highly recommended of. the most attractive entertainers in the country. Frederick Warde. the great Shakespeareanl actor, will be the attraction for November. Those members who had the op- portunity of hearing Dr. Louis K. Anspacher last year in his interests ing address entitled. Drama As a Social Force in Democracy, will be pleased at the announcement that he will appear before the league in De- cember in the reading of a popular play.
 Tn January the members will have 1 the pleasure of having one of the most unique and attractive pro- grammes ever held, that is an inter- pretation of a play by Japanese couple. MT. and Mrs. Michitaro On gawa.
 The remaining two months or the season have been left open, so that artists may be engaged later who are favoriteS among all the members. Mrs. John D. McNeel. chairman of the house committee, announces that the regular artists meetings will all be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
PREPARATIONS BEGUN
 FOR PIKE COUNTY FAIR

Troy. September 13.-(Special)- The Pike County fair will be held from October 10 to- 15, inclusive, and great preparations are now being made for the important event. The exhibits will be par excellent. races classy and midway attractions unus- ual with Johnny J. Jones Shows fur nishing the shows.
 J. L. Copeland. secretary, has an nounced as an extra feature pyro- technic display for Tuesday, Wednes- day. Thursday and Friday nights These fireworks displays always at- tract large crowds and are beautiful and thrilling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
FEDE:RAL MEN TALK
 R::CLASS|F FCAT|ON
Hours of Work, Leave Privi- ieges Not Satisfactory,
 Delegates Say
By Associated Press

New Orleans. La. September B. Reciassifie ion. of the civil seryice. the imm ediate aim of the National Federation of Federal Employees. was the feature of today's discussion at the convention Of the organization here. The convention displayed strong sentiment against special priv lieges for government employes and emphasized a demand for "a square real"
 The discussion hinged about the re- port of the legislative committee.
 Resolutions brought forward the statement that conditions in the civil service with respect to hours of work, leave privileges, frequences of pay day. and other employment con- dftions in which government Nem- ployes are popularly supposed to have a great advantage are considered by the employees themselves far from creditabie to Uncle Sam. Among such conditions are the 7daY week of immigration~men on the Canadian border. of customs inspectors and customs laborers in numerous in stances.
 During the discussion of the re- classification question, President .otcW 4iQa IcdQ lO the ueieBdltS ibCo- sages received from United States senator Thomas S. Sterling of South Dakota, and Representative Freder- ick $. Lenlbach of New Jersey, chair men, respectively of the Senate and House committee on civil service, both of whom promised early reports on the reclassification bills pending in their committees and predicting action by Congress before the next appropriation bills are enacted into law
 Resolution reiterating the federa- tions reclassification platform were adopted, with specifications for q minimum wage not less than $500 a day. ,S1,0S0 year of 371s cents an hour; ratings above the mfnimuri to be according to skill, training ana responsibility of the job and without regard to sex; a central administra- tive agency, upon which the employees shall have representation equally with the administration and the pub lie; civil service court of appeals, with jurisdiction over all questions of discipline and dismissal.
 The minimum wage principle was still further urged in a separate res- oiution calling upon Congress for early enactment of the Nolan mini mum wage bill which provides the S3 a day minimum.
 The chairman of the legislative committee, Miss Gertrude McNally, had the floor practically the eEtire day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
TRANSPORTATION HEAD
 DIES EN ROUTE HOME
By Associated Prcss

Omaha, September 13.-Melyille r. Goodrich. former president of the United States Motor Transportation company at Massachusetts who was stricken with pneumonia recently while being taken from Los Angeles to Boston on larceny charge. dled in a hospital here today
 MT. Goodrich was 43 years old. He was taken to an Omaha hospital Sep tember 5, a few days later his con- dition apparently improved, and he said he was anxious to get back to Boston so he could clear himself or the charges against him.
 The. company of which he was the former head. was petitioned in volun- tary bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
JONES IS HELD FOR
 GRAND JURY ACTION

Anniston, September 13.--(Special.)
 Judge Hugh D. Merrill and Hugh V. FitzGerald have returned to their homes in the city after attending the preliminary trial of Uriah Jones at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
r., A. & G. TO GO AT
 AUCTION THURSDAY

Gadsden, September 13.-(Special. |, The Tennessee. Alabama & Georgia railroad will be put upon the auc- tion block next Thursday and there is considerable speculation as to which road will be the successful bidder. The L. & N.. the Seaboard and the Frisco roads are after this short line. During the past week the l.. &s N. road has been routing all it's freight over the T. A. G. road, there being as high as 40 to 60 freight cars of the l.. & N. road going over the T. A, c, each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
GRATEFUL WOMEN

Gratitude and appreciation for health restored by that good old fashioned root and herb medicine, Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, Is what prompts so many women from all parts of the country to write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn. Mass, the let ters of praise which we publish from time to time. Women who have all ways had their health cannot realize what it means to others, many of whom have suffered months and even years from such ailments. and are now well and happy through the use of this natural restorative. Lydia 10. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound-- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
DR. BRANDON TO PREACH

Heflin. September 13.-(Special)- pr. Frank w. Brandon. presiding ell der of Talladega district, will preach here next Sunday night at the Meth odist Episcopal church, south. on Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock qNarterly conference will be held. At this meeting plans will be dis cussed to make Heflin station. the pastor serving only one church. Al a meeting held Monday night about $500 was subscribed by about l5 members. A canvass of other mem bers will. no doubt, run the total up to about s9o0 for the pastors salary. An effort will be made to secure $200 cI $500 from the state mission board ko ba applied to the salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
OFFERS SELF FOR YEAR
 TO WORK FOR $1, 200

Chicago. September 1s.-Syd Carl sten. student at the University of Illinois. today offered to sell himself for one year for $1,200 to any one who advances him the money to com plete his. college course this year He stated that he would sell fNs serv- ices, for any purpose and would try to do anything that was offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

get" said Dr. IIenchell, who went to Hoboker upor the arrival of his sons remains
 Photographers are not allowed on the piers, but through the courtesy of the army men in charge I was per- mitted to make some pictures.
 The thing that impressed me most, however, was the kindness and the sympathetic attitude oN the amy of ficers in charge of the piers, partic- ularly Capt R. E. shannon and Maj. John r. Gardner. Captain shannon impressed me as the deal man for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
TADERNACLE IS SOLD

Y Albany. September 13-(Special.)- The tabernacle in which the Bob Jones evangelical meetings are be- ing held, was sold today to Fred fpatterson for s432. The tabernacle was erected by the committee ,n charge as temporary structure in which to house the large congrega- : tions. It has a seating capacity of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
USE RAILROAD SPIKES TO BEAT cOUPLE NEAR DEATH
By A.sociateei Preea

GreenwoOd, $. c. September l3.- Using railroad spikes tied together with strings for clubs. two u1knawn negroes about dusk yesterday. beat almost to death H. Johns and his wife. an aged couple. in their store at Vaughnville and are said to nave robbed them of more than s3,00o in cash. The negroes escaped and have been sought today by officers and citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
Help That Aching
 Back!

h your back giving out? Are you tired, miserable, all run down; tor tured with nag.ing backache. lame- ness and sudden. stabbing pains? If so, look to your kidneys. Overwork hurry and worry tend to weaken the kidneys. Bachache and an all worn out feeling is often the first warn- ing. Get back your health while you can. Use Doan's Kidney Pills. the remedy Birmingham folks recom- mend. Ask your neighbor!
 Here's a Birmingham Case:
 W. F.. Farmer. 4207 Ave. B.. says: T had trouble with my back and kid neys. Mornings my back ached and was stiff. There vas terrible sore ness in my back and when l stopped I coulan't straighten. When I came in from work was mighty weak. had to get up at night because of the sk aorrstion of my kidneys Hpsas ntanaY Fiils fixed me up in T shcgi e1sn& 'a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

On the United States transport Wheaton, which landed August 20, were 5,759 American heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in France. Bodies of several Birmingham boys were in the consignment, including Lmile ienchell, son of ijr. and Mrs. Carl Henchell. and Jack Nilsson, son of Maj. and Mrs. C. J. Allison. Five of the bodies have already reached Birmingham.
 The sight of more than 5,0o0 flag drapad casKets produced a feeling within me -Ml.eh l shall. never Sor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ATHENS COLLEGE OPENS

Athens. September 13.-(Speciail.- The Athens Female college opened for the coming years work this morning with 9 large attendance. There are many new members of the faculty this season and the coming years work ir the trstitution is looked forward 70 wlth great aac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
COTTON COMPANY SUED

Gadsden, September I3.-(SpeciaI.l Pinckard and Lay, merchants or Gadsden, have filed a suit in the cir cult court of Gadsden against the Loveman Burt Cotton company oe Gadsden, claiming s2t,000 damages for alleged breach of contract in A cotton deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

Talladega. the defendant being held to await grand jury action without bond for the killing of Sim and about two months ago.
 Judge Merrill had been employed to assist Solicitor Sanford in the prosecution of Jones and will go to Talladega at the jury trial this fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

hostess of the day will be Mrs. Oleon Miller, on Parkway, Fairfield.
 Not only are the wives and daagh- ters of the retail butchers and grocers asked to present at the barbecue 10 be given at Edgewood park today, but they are urged to make every effort to be there. Those in charge say that an unusually good time IS planned for J. Willis Barnett will be toastmaster.
 One. of the interesting features or the campaign for membership or the League of Women Voters will be that participated in by the Woodlawn women at a mass meeting called by Mrs E. A. Clayton Friday afternoon She is chairman for Woodlawn. The meeting will be held at the Woodlawn city auditorium at o'clock. Mrs. Trenton Fisk and Mrs. Soion Jacobs will be principal speakers, after which a round table discussion about the League of Women Voters and it's work will be indulged in by all present. Mrs. Clayton is inviting every woman in the district to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

the task, and he won tfe love and admiration of every hereavcd parent and relative witb whom he came in contact.
 Everyone seemed to show special respect for the bodies. l noted even the reverent attitude of the steve dores in handling the caskets. En route home it was necessary several times to change the caskets from ono express car to another, and op every occasion the attitude shown by rail- road men and others was beautiful to sec"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
---------------T
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Voluntary Relief assocIatIoH will meet this morning at lo;So o'clock In the cottage at the High ~land Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

The Hypathian club will have It's initial meeting September 27. The hostess of the day will be Mrs. Oleon Miller. on Parkway, Fairfield.