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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
ATLANTA READY FOR THREATENED
 RAILROAD STRIKE
Volunteer Trainmen Organ ized-NatIonal Guard Wait Ing-NeceSsitieS of Life in
 Control of Committees

An emergency committee whose job it will be to completely organize Atlanta in preparation for the rail- road strike called for October 30, has been organized, with T. K. Glenn chairman and general director of op- erations. He will be assisted by 12 men, each an expert in his line, said an Atlanta man who was in Bir- mingham yesterday.
 This definite organization was formed by steering committee named by a group of citizens, rep resentatiYe of Atlanta's industrial life.
 Tho branches of Atlanta's emer- gency organization are to be con trolled by subcommittees and headed by chairmen.
 There is committee in charge Of each necessity in supplies.
 Whole CIty Prepared
 Since 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning. practically the whole city of Atlanta had joined in the moye- ment which came to a head Thurs day at noon when the ast subcom- mittee of the emergency organiza- - ton was named. and the time set for the first big organization meet ing. Appeals for cooperation ad- dressed to the heads of Atanta indus tries have been met with unanimous response. Men have volunteered without reservation and spent hours working over the plans.
 Mai Charles CoY comm nder of the Atlanta forces of the state militia appeared before the steering com- mittee Thursday and announced for their information that the national guard forces here were fully equipped and ready for any service for which they might be called, and that as a unit and as individuals they were prepared to hep Atlanta under all circumstances.
 Volunteer Workers Ready w. l.. i>lxon, secretary of the At lanta Employers association. told the committee that in event of strike large number of the railroad men In Atlanta would volunteer to run trains in and out of the city.
 At the primary meeting Wednes- day, attended by representatives from practically every major indus l try In the city it was indicated that 1 the entire community was ready to make any sacrifice for the common good, in event of the strike. l It was decided to complete all pos sible preparations on the supposition that the strike would be called as scheduled. Hopes were expressed | that the strike would not occur. but ! the organization plans were made ! with a dispatch showing that Atlanta would take no chances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
ATLANTA AD CLUB IS VISITING CITY

Atlanta sent a live delegation from the Atlanta Ad club to Blrmingham's birthday celebration. The club was headed by it's president. George Low man.
 The Atlantians were the guests or the Birmingham Ad club at the Tut wiler on Monday at noon. John Spar row acted as toastmaster. The full membership was out to welcome the visitors.
 President bowman extended the Birmingham Ad club a hearty invita- ton to return the visit as Douy' assuring them Atlanta would do ey- erything in it's power to show them good time. He said 1t would be fine way to. bring the two cities into closer and friendlier relations. Frank l.. Lowenstein, vice president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. for the fourth district, made the suggestion that the next district meeting be held in Birming- ham. The district over which he pre- sides includes North and South Caro- lima, tennessee, MiSslSSippi, 4pSOA i'' and Florida. and would bring about 400 delegates to the convention. Joe Loveman heartily approved of the invitation and as president of the Alabama Merchants association pro posed that the Birmingham Ad club in conjunction with 1t endeavor to
 work out plan to bring the two or | ganizations here at the same time next spring as in this way the ad- yertisers and the sellers could bet ter appreciate one another's prob | lems. f4
 Frank Willis Barnett made short talk on corporation among the cities of the south in order to advertine US
 resources
 Buford Goodwin, publisher of the 1 Atlanta Georgian. and Herbert For ter, It's advertising manager; H. S'
 Blake, park commissioners of the Gate City, and Arnold Carroll. secretary :
 treasurer of the Atlanta Ad club. to- gether with President bowman ano
 Frank II. Lowenstein, made ul the
 party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
Story Of Magic City Steel
 Is Depicted In Pdstels

sure eye, he has captured the secosf ary tones tnat make of this home steam and smoke and gas asvertaf 1 prism of color. The violet rsy'a. .whtesI is so near akin to white heat ".sH its sheen over all the canvasses; h mysterious colors that creep up fl gaseous combinations weave q sly of green and blue and mauve ovS sifting dust and indolent smoke; 'h sullen red of the furnace glows II sistently over slag pile and factor wall.
 None the less true is his drauzst manship. With almost photograph verity, he has depicted the grea hulks of crane and rafter and enSiH which litter the steel mill scene. hF has discovered the essential bealtyi of the seeming disorder which abounds in this industrial confusion.
 The exhibit is staged by the Ala bama Art league. under the presi- dency of J. w. Donnelley and the di- rection of Mrs. Charles J. Sharpe
 This Is the second exhibit of the season for the league. It will bring Joseph Pennell, the American etcher. to this city the middle of NoTcmber for lecture on etchings. This will be followed by an exhibition of oook plates under the direction of Hartley Anderson, who Is also actively inter- ested in the present exhibition. Be- fore Christmas this interesting schedule will be still further eu- anced by the inclusion of lecture on sculpture by the great American sculptor, Loreda raft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
Fifty Years q Citizen
 of Alabama Metropolis

Mrs. James IT. ("Jimmiepo Nixon came with her late husband to Bir- ingham fifty years ago, arriving here in December of that year. At that time MT. Nixon was engaged in the contracting business and built portions of the Alabama Great South ern and the South and North rail- roads He did an especially large part of the work on the South and North between Birmingham and Biount Springs.
 Their stay in Birmingham became permanent. Mir. Nixon prospecting as 8 contractor and investor, and Mrs. Nixon, almost from the beginning, se- curing that fame as a hostess and provider of comfort for others that distinguished her until she went into retirement a few years ago
 In a list of the Birmingham men of means published by the Birming ham Age in September. 1887, lMr. Nixon's name and those of the late Frank F. O'Brien and the late H. F. DeBardeleben head the list of those with largest fortune. Like many other pioneers MT. Nixon later lost much of his means, but enough property remained to constitute the nucleus of the tidy income today en- joyed by his widow.
 Mrs Nixon is best beloved by men and women of the community who at one time and another were in mates of her boarding family. Among these are many of the most disting- uished men and women in the dis trlct She mothered the early settlers and those who came after until five or six years ago when she retired to har ronms In the Rideeley apart ments to enjoy a we'll earned rest. Her rooms there overlook her old home place on the corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty-first street giv- ing place now to the new oil station and garage of the Woofford oil com pany.
 In earlier days it was in the cen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
RESERVATIONS FOR
 PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON

E. L. Brown, vice chairman of tho executive committee. announced yes terday that it would be impossible for those who had not secured reser- vations for the Presidents luncheon tomorrcy at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler to do so as the only tickets which had been held out would be required for the Presidents party. members of the legislature. prominent officials and other distinguished guests who would arrive either with the Presi- dent or on the special train from Montgomery.
 All who made reservations for tick cts to the Presidents luncheon should call for their tickets today. They can be secured from Miss Mary Hatchet at headquarters on the mezzanine floor of the Jefferson county bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
CITY FINANCE REPORT

According to the monthly report from the city comptroller's office for the month of September for receipts and disbursements. the general fund shows a receipt of $26f,949.77. the board of education fund receipt of $2s4,3O5.79 and the library fund 8 receipt of t40o.35 with total re- ceipt for the month of September Of s55s.662.st.
 Disbursements of the general fund show an expenditure of 322S,69s.03, an expenditure of the board of edu- cation fund amounting to $306.5S49C and of the library fund $5,103.46. The total expenditure for the month of September amounted to S540,3S7.45. The expenditures include audited claims and pay rolls of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
BEE LINE HIGHWAY BOOSTERS MEET Campaign Launched to Raise Funds to Complete
 Work

George Stiefelmeyer Of Cullman, president of the Bee Line Highway Boosters association, and l.. W. Bor- ton of Albany, chairman of the fi- nance committee of the association, were present at meeting held yes- terday in the Headquarters of the Birmingham Automobile club in the interest of the Bee Line highway
 Mir. Stiefelmeyer reviewed briefly the work of the association since it's organization in Decatur last May and Mir. Borton outlined the work of his committee in raising the fund that will be used for the development and advertising of the highway as a main auto travel route to Florida tlhs winter.
 The efforts of the association in completing the work on the Bee Line in7 northern Alabama, particularly the replacement of the old bridges of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road between Birmingham and Gull man, were outlined, and it was stated that active work on the improvement of the road from Birmingham to Montgomery will be undertaken at once.
 Duff Green, vice president of the Birmingham Automobile club, was unanimously chosen chairman of the finance committee for Birmingham. and campaign to raise this city s quota was launched at the meeting. Mir Borton stated his intention of going south over the Bee Line. in the interest of the association, and will leave the city today for Montgomery. He expressed himself as particularly pleased over the great enthusiasm manifest in every town along the route and brought the assurance of northern Alabama that 1t would CO., operate to the fullest extent in the efforts of the local automobile club tomake the Bee Line the main trav- elled route to Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
MASONS OF STATE. SHOW INTEREST IN EVENT TOMORROW
President Harding to Assist in Laying Corner Stone of the Birmingham
 Temple

Masons throughout the state are showing their interest in the laying of the corner stone of Birmingham s new Masonic temple, which will be an event of tomorrow afternoon in connection with the semi-centennial. will be preceded by a parade in which provision has been made for no less than 10000 marchers Tn line. The parade will offer one of the few occasions upon which the Knights Templar of the state will appear in full sregalia. Other Masonic units in uniform will include the Shrine pa trol, band and charters, while the blue lodge Masons, Scottish Rite and York Rite Masons, council and other bodies will be in line by the thou sands.
 The corner stone will be laid by the grand master of the Alabama grand lodge assisted by she other grand ioage officers. Just prior to the cor ner stone laying President Harding will be awarded a doctor degree by Blrming ham, southern college at the First Metnodist church. Sold lines of templars with drawn swords will ex- tend rom the church to the temple and when the President crosses over he will pass under an arch or steel formed by the upraised swords of the opposing columns. A formal address will be delivered by the President when he reaches the scene.
 Birmingham new Masonic temple will be one of the show piaces Of the city when 1t is completed. It Will have two auditoriums and numerous iodst rooms, while the basement floor VIII be equipped as banquet room, where great masonic feasts can be held Work has been progressing rapidly on the building and considerable portion Of the steel framework is all ready in place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

Birmingham women who belong 10 the various school improvement as- sociations of Birmingham will go to uontgomery November a-4 to attend the state convention TOT the Alabama congress of mothers and Parent Teachers associations.
 Much business is scheduled 10 axe pface. Besides the regular dele gates and representatives. the convention Is asking all women who are inter ested to attend the meetings.
 A registration bureau is to be B tablished at the union station Tn Montgomery, where visitors will s'gn their names upon arrival The auto mobile committee will meet the morning trains and carry guests to their homes Entertainment for aele- gates and visitors will be provided fy the mothers circles and parent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
LEGION COLORS HERE

The flag and banner to be used by the honorary escort to the President from the American Legion in the semi-centenial parade has arrived, ac- cording to an announcement by Ar thur Greenwood, who ordered the standard for the legion some time ago.
 The banner Is of silk, with the of- ficial insigna of the legion in the center. It cost $95.
 The American flag which was or- dered with the banner is silk flag costing $45.
 These will be carried by coloy bearers. feet 1 in height. from the army division. The color escort will be composed of two sailors and two marines.
 When the color bearers pass tho President, the banner will salute, but the flag will remain erect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
FOOD DEALERS TO
 CLOSE FOR PARADE

Members of the Birmingham Re- tail Grocers and Butchers association will close their stores at 12 o'clock tomorrow in honor of President Harding and semi-centennial. Many of the suburban merchants are clos ing the entire day, 1t was announced. Housewives are urged to buy early. so as to accommodate the members and employees of the dealers and to get their supply before they close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
Congress Of Mothers and
 Teachers November 2-4

teachers associations of Montgom- cry. The hostesses will provide homes and breakfast; plate lunch will be served at noon on Wednesday and Thursday by the hostess clubs.
 The convention will open Wednes- day. November g. at 2:S0, o'clock, in the Baraca room of the First Baptist church. The opening prayer will be offered by Dr. Charles Stakeley, pas tor of the First Baptist church. It was 25 years SEQ in the church in Washington, D. C., of which Dr. Sakeley was pastor, the national as- sociation was formed. The conven- tion will close at i o'clock Friday. November 1. IT will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:3o o'clock, in the Ba- raca room, that the board of man agers will meet. Special music will be heard. In addition to group srg-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
Programme for Today
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
 Home Coming Day

900-ExpOsition art museum open 1O30-Baby parade. 12OO-Free at exposition 123O-Free at exposition 1OO-Free band concert at exposition 130-Aeral stunts midc1ty. Free band concert 2OO-Baseba First according rules 1871
 second according to 1921 Redwood ball park 23O-Fashion show and contest. Second rounds. 3:30-Art lectures at art museum in exposition 4OO-Free exposition. 7:OO--Free band exposition. 7:3O-Exposition and art S:0O-Fashion and contest. S:00Semicenenna pageant Avonda not
 nght). 10 OO-Queens at the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

ing by the convention, there will be music by. ladies' chorus, the Baraca chorus and several of Montgomerys best soloists. An informal reception will be given to the officers, dele gates and visitors Wednesday after noon. The Capitol and First White House of the Confederacy Will pc open to delegates and visitors. There will be special exhibits of interest.
 Those in charge of the work As convention chairmen are: Credcn- tials Mrs. P. J. Morgan; hospitality, Mrs. F. E. Cobb; automobiles. Mrs. J.. M, Harrison: decorations, Mrs. Albert Winterath; music. Mrs. E. E. Cobb: press, Mrs. w. v. Frledman; exhib- It's, Mrs. Bernard Mount: local ar arrangements. Mrs. W. J, Elliott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
q1@s::s!:1:':~ s::!::': l0D Dyers
 Welcome: Visitors to Birmingham
Euents of Today
 in Birmingham
Statement September oth, ie2
Resources
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ADJUSTMENTS

Jefferson Theatre-~The Bnt.-
 Lyric Theatre--yaudeviiI news and cartoon.
 Loew's Bijou--yaudeviIIe, screen drama and comedy.
 Majestic Thcatre-Maddocks-P Players, in "Wken Bear Cat Went Dry,
 sAlcazar--sudyard kip,ing's "Wfth- cut Benefit of the Clergy"
 strand--Dougias Mclean in "Pass- ing Thru"
 Trinnon--Constance Talmadgc in ''AF0man's Place.
 Five Points Thestre-Passion lruIt" and the Million Dollar Or cheStra.
 Riaito---Jackie Coogan in "PecIks Rnd Boy,
 tGalax--sLi1iian Gish in "The Birth of Nation.- special orchestra.
 Royal-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeou--serial drama and comedy. Princess-Seriai drama and comedy. Miles School of DanciDg-Dancing from to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
ROTARY LUNCH PASSED

There will be no meeting of the Rotary club tomorrow as 1t Is. Presi- dents day and the members will avail themselves of this opportunity of at tending the luncheon given In honor of President and Mrs. Harding.
 It was unanimously decided at the last meeting that in view of the visit of President Harding to this city the meeting would not be held this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
HARMONY SING

The Jefferson County Christian Harmony Musical association will meet Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the Adamsville Baptist church for an all-day sing.
 programme has been arranged for the occasion and some of the best known singers in the state have been invited. .,
 Several hundred singers from all sections of the county are expected to attend and the meeting promises to be the largest of the kind ever held In the western part of the coun- ty. Dinner will be served at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

ter of the social life of Birming- ham, the Robert Jemisons living just across the way and the Arnolds. the Berneys, the Drennens, the T. c. Thompsons. Nthe Ed Warrens. the W. H. Graves, the G. w. Hewitts, the NJ. T. Porters, the w. s. Browns the A. C. Howzes and a host of other pioneer families residing in the same neighborhood.
 Mrs Nixon was hostess to two pres idents, and many distinguished men in the early days of Birmingham, and is an encyclopedia of its social life.
 No citizen of Birmingham, it is safe to say, has ever been or it's more be- loved than Mrs. Jimmie" Nixon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
re you a good guesser?

Then name this little girl.
 Whoever she Is. she gets $1 If she comes to The Age-Herald office.
 MT. Baird. staff photographer. saw her standing at Third avenue and Twentieth street a few days ago and liked her ightforward gaze
 Look what darling little gingham dress she has on. and how she is ab- sorbed in the semi-centennial prepa- rations being made.
 Wonder what she'll do with .her dollar, and who the next little child will be that MT. Baird gets snap shot of. He will take both boys and girls.
 It might be you. Sos watch The Age Herald, for Aunt Ann is printing such pictures every few days. Do you know who Aunt Ann isa She Is the children's page editor. Upon that page every Saturday appear letters from little folks all over Birming ham and from suburban places. If you can write. Aunt Ann would just love letter from you-and from this little girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
MARRIAGE LIoENsEs.

The following marriage hress were issued yesterday az the office of the probate Judges T Forrest Dabney Carr and Miss Mine nie Rose McNeill.
 Robert w. Bagley and Miss Cath- erine Furs.
 George Thomas Bryan and Mlss Anna Lee Gregory.
 Oliver M. Wysong and Mrs. Wilio May Sanders.
 Horace l.. Wells and Miss Alma Fuller.
 Robert R- Roebuck and Miss Hes.er Taylor.
 James J. Neville and Nettie Boyd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

the other. He swung by his feet and then by his hands as the plano trav- eled GO miles an hour, and when he swung by his teeth with both his hands and arms extended the spec tators who had stopped to watch him. gasped. He had a rope fastened to the lower wing of the plane and as he swung by his teeth 1t appeared many times that he would hit the tall office buildings as the plane was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25
Local Organization Delight. Throns

States.
 Their appearance In the fashion show tent this week was received with applause.
 The repartory of the orchestra Is very extensive as they play all the classical music which is known to the ordinary person and all the latest dance music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

Nappis paramount orchestra made delightful hit last night with the throng who crowded the semi-cen- tennial fashion show tent.
 This orchestra has been in Bir- mingham several years and it's lead CT William Nappi. is considered one of the best cornetists in the United
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-25

driven very close to them.
 In addition to the stunts performed by MT. Burgess. Mir. Henderson did the barrell roll. loop -tne-loop, tailspin, vertical reversement, side slip, falling leaf, nose dive and spiral Each day during the week al 80 o'clock these aviators will perform over the city, this being one of the most entertaining features of the pro- gramme for the emi-centennial.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-12-16
BR|EFEST MESSAGE
IN STATE HISTORY.
GOVERNOR MORRISON DIRECTS
ATTENTION OF ASSEMBLY TO
BUT TWO MATTERS.
REFERENCE TO PROCLAMATION
Under the Constitution, Legislature
Was Told They Have Authority to
Take Up Any Other Matters.
Raleiqh.

Governor Morrison broke another
record when he submitted what is be.
lieved to be one of the briefest of
messages ever offered general as
sembly The Governors message,
which was read, follows:
1.-THE necessity for my calling your
honorable body in extraordinary ses-
sion is set forth In the call, and |
most respectfully invite your consid-
Grafton Of the two matters specifically
referred to.
Under the Constitution, you have
the undoubted right to proceed to act
upon any other matter, which, in your
opinion, merits your attention.
II do not deem 1t my duty to make
any recommendation to you other
than to ask you to take such action
upon the two matters mentioned in
the proclamation calling you together
as you deem wise.
"The great program which you pro-
vided for in your regular session !
hope Is being administered to your
satisfaction. am well pleased at the
splendid service being rendered by
the various boards, commissions and
other executive agencies charged with
the duty Of working out your great
and patriotic designs.
with assurances of great respect,
and cordial good will for the entire
membership of your body, am,
Most respectfully yours,
CAMERON MORRISON,
Governor of North Carolina"