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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
EDUCATION TOPIC
 AT CLUbLUNCHEON Abercrombie Tells Exchange Members LaMesSnes N Follows IIIiteracy

sIAwfessness in America is due largely to the lack of education" de- clared Dr. John W. Abercrombie. state superintendent of education, in an ad- dress to the members of the Exchange club at the weekly luncheon at the Southern club yesterday.
 statistics show conclusively that the United States is far more lawless than any of the other highly civilized countries and we must blame much of this condition upon the lack of edu- cation of our people, continued pr. Abercrombie. "How can we expect people to have a high regard for law and the constitution when they are unable to read the constitution, inter- pret it and gather reasonable un-' dcrstanding of the laws they must obey and the necessity for their ex- istence'
 The speaker referred to the great economic loss caused by ignorance and delared that no greater problem con Yronted the state of Alabama and the United States today. He quoted fig ures to show that the excuse fre> quently made in this state and the south that the negro caused the high percentage of illiteracy was nov sound, because there was high rate even among native born white men and women.
 Lemuel Bolles. national >adjutant of the American Legion, told of some of the things the American Legion has accomplished for the disabled ex- service men as we'll as the creation of better Americanism. He de- clared that an organization such as the legion was essential to the well fare of tn ecountry generally as we'll as the ex-service men, many of whom had been made to suffer because of the delay on the part of Congress in passing the legislation needd
 J. Fred Johnston, president of the Exchange club of Florence, told of the progress already made by that Organization, which was formed only 3so days ago through the efforts of members of the Birmingham club
 E. J. Winslett, national vice com mander of the American Legion. Harry I'M. Ayers, editor of the Anniston Star and number of other prominent vis- ttors were presnt at the meeting. Judge Hugh A Locke introduced Thomas Worthington, . new member. The next meeting will be devoted to Ia business session and there will be no programme as there are a number of important matters to be consid- lereA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
COTTON CONVENTION

Silver jubilee of the American Cot ton Manufacturers association will De keld in Philadelphia May 27 and gS. There will be a large delegation from Alabama.
 The association was formed in North Carolina in 1897 by leading cotton mill operatives of that state and since has extended to all southern states until there are 1000 members.
 Reduced fares have been announced by the railroads and extra Pullmans requisitioned.
 About 500 are expected to attend. The Bellevue Stratford hotel will be headquarters for the delegates, 450 rooms having been reserved.
 Those in the party from Alabama will be, Donald Conner, Birmingham; T. H. Rennie, Pell City; J. J. Bradley. Huntsville; Scott Roberts, A. l.. Tyler, J. T. Gardner, Anniston; c. s. iWilk- inson, Alabama City; w. L Wellman, J. T. McGregor, A. l.. Rison. Hunts vile; M. M Mccall, Opelika; T. c. Thompson. silqria; George P. Haslam. Piedmont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
H|SEY DIES FROM
 INJURIES IN WRECK
Cause Due, as Stated, to Spread Rails-Funerals
 Today

Charlie Hisey switchman, employed by the Southern railroad who was in- jured Tuesday morning in wreck road, died early yesterday morning at local infirmary.
 This is the second death to occur as the result of the wreck, Byron Hairs ton, formerly employed by the South ern railroad, having died few hours after the wreck occurred and before he could be brought to Birmingham.
 Railroad officials have investigated the accident thoroughly and found that it was caused by spreading of the rails None of the train crew was in- jured The two men who died as the result of being injured in the wreck were 'beating''l a ride on the train. Their presence was unknown to the crew
 Before Hsey died he is alleged to have stated that there was third member of the party and that his name was Bill Bailey. another switch Hidu, diSO cHiPAoyCu " Sic koOuehSih railroad. Will Bailey. switchman on the Southern railroad, stated yester- day that he wished mention would be made that he was still employed by the railroad so that people would not confuse him with the missing man whom the authorities also believe to have been on the train when the ac- cident occurred.
 2 Funeral services for Byron Hairston will be held from the Avondale Bap- tist church this afternoon at l o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery He was 35 years of age and lived with his parents near Leeds.
 Funeral services for Charlie Hisey will be held from the residence of his father at 91S Twenty third street, north, this morning at II o'clock. Burial in Elmwood cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by his parents. his widow, one son, Charles Hisey, dr.. and two brothers. William and George HiSqv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
BEARS STAGE FREE F0R-ALL ZOO FIGHT Two New Arrivals Get Warm Reception From Cave
 Occupants

Complaints from Ned and Joe, new ly arrived bear tenants of the Avon- dale zoo. issued forth yesterday aft ernoon in most emphatic terms. Hearing their argument. J. P. Will liamson went to the bears domicile to investigate.
 Upon reaching the scene. he was just in time to ae" tt newcomers getting a warm. although somewhat rough welcome from the two older inhabitants.
 When the new bears were placed with the two already there, fight be- gan immediately. Ringside weight was reported at 300 to 400 pounds.
 Four bears are now housed at the zoo the new arrlvals cfis fa ! Anniston. A brown bear and black one were already on the scene, and the brown and black ones coming Tn probably occasioned the fight for the brown and black championships. The bears were separated with some little difficulty by zoo attendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
WILLIAM GETS LIBRARY

opening of the branch library at Vivian. housed in the Masonic build ing, will take place tonight at o'clock. One thousand books will start the library, which number will be in- creased as soon as possible.
 Those actively interested in libraries of the city, in an official way. will be present at the opening. ]. w. Don nelly. head of the library board, John R. Hornady. commissioner of educa- tion Lloyd Josselyn. director of libra ries. and Thomas R, Walker of Vivian will be on the programme for talks.
 Plans for the opening of branch la Fratt City, to be located in the old city hall. are being pushed. The open ing date will be some time in May. il is thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
WHAT THEY SAY
By BILL THOMPSON

The question was: Do you think the people of Birmingham want movie" censorship?
 Where asked: Here and there about town
 The answers were:
 Will R. osteen, Roberts and Son: Certainly not When we have movie censor, it is sure sign that somebody higher up is playing politics. Besides. I think I know what is good for me and what is not.'
 Harry Manson. merchant Fifth avenue and Twenty first street. north: Tt should be left to a vote of the people whether or not we should have a censor for the movies in Birmingham. believe that because this is still a free country"
 F. B. Butcher. Butcher Tool ana Hardware company: Personally. I am for wide-open town. That is. as far as clean sports are con cerned. I think the majority of the people here feel that way about the matter. too, and they detest those who try to tell them they must do certain things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
ROTAR|ANS THANK
 M|SSETHEL G|LLEN
Her Report of District Conven- ton Last Week Is Highly
 Praised
By WILLIAM THOMPSON

Charged with having written the best and most thorough account If the recent Rotary district conference in Birmingham Miss Ethel Mickey Gillen, of the Age Herald, yesterday, at the weekly luncheon meeting of the local Rotary club, stood before the speakers table and received the thanks of the club for her splendid work.
 Giving other people publicity and keeping them in the limelight is Miss Gillen's business and yet when J. w. Donnelly, district conference chair man. took Miss Gillen by the hand and told the members that she was responsible @for the splendid handling in the Age Herald during the recent Rotary conference, the charming little lady reporter was So embarrassed that she forgot to take any notes.
 Mickey Gillen is one of the bright lights of the Age Herald editorial de, partment and seems to have made equally as great hit with the local Rotary club. When she arrived in the ballroom of the Tutwiler a few minutes before 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon she, had not the slightest idea what the heads of the arrange ment committee had in mind.
 She usually occupies chair at one of the tables with the rest of the fellows" but this time she was asked to sit at the speakers table. Then when the. luncheon was under way. MT. Donnelly got to his feet and announced that the local Rotary club was going to extend vote of thanks to someone who had done as much, if not more than anyone else to make the recent Rotary clubs conference a success.
 Just a trifle pale, but smiling, Miss Gillen arose and acknowledged tho greetings. When the applause had died away the local Rotary glee club started signg What's the Matter NH. AGiolxnu cla,a All r,.<-l4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
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Philharmonic Orchestra
 WiU GiUe 7lUo Concerts
 Ln Birmingham Today
Main 52so

The history of the Philharmonic orchestra is the history of music in America" wrote James Gibbons Hunek- CT, the eminent music critic who died recently in New York.
 Much to the interest of every one who loves good music was the an- nouncement made last fall that the Music Study club would present the New York Philharmonic orchestra in the spring and now this promise is being fulfilled.
 The climax of a most successful sea son has been reached, and today this orchestra will give two very fine pro- grammes.
 This is the oldest orchestral body in continuous service in the United States. devoted to the performance of instrumental music.
 From the beginning it consisted of professional musicians only.
 As an educational factor the Phil harmonic society has been of greater importance in the musical life of America. In 1914 the Philharmonic received the endowment fund of $1, 900 0o0 left for it by Joseph Pulitzer.
 About two months ago the New Ma tional symphony was merged into the Philharmonic orchestra. This was, indeed, the most important musical event of recent date and, beginning next season this orchestra will have
 
 The two men coming to Birming- lam today to conduct the concerts arc men with vivid personalitfes.s
 Josef Stransky was born in Bohemia. Being reared in that cul- tured Czecho atmosphere, graduated at the University of Prague, he brings all that old world romance.
 He was graduated in medicine, bur preferred to practice" music instead. His remarkable success as a conduc tor seems to warrant his choice.
 When he decided upon a musical career he went to Leipsiz to study. Subsequently, he continued his studies in Vienna and Prague, and had the good fortune to come into close rela tion with Brahms.
 For 10. years Mir. Stransky has con ducted the Philharmonic orchestra, and this season Mir. Henry Hadley has been his assistant.
 In filling this important position with the American composer -conduc- tor, Henry Hadley the orchestra is carrying out the spirit of "America first" which has long been held by the country's oldest orchestra and conduc tor, Josef Stransky.
 Henry Kimball Hadley, whose opera, "Cleopatra Night" was produced d the Metropolitan last winter and pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

personally assisted coroner RuSSum. 1 As the investigation was held behind closed doors and all except those off cially connected with the case were ex- cluded during the examination of wit who appeared before the coroner could not be ascertained.
 Wick Ware, the only eyewitness, who has been held in the county jail for safety since the shooting, was called before the coroner. Immediately after the killing of Bivens Ware requested officials to let him stay in jail. as he feared for his life.
 The boy was with Bivens at the time of the shooting and the assassins fired two shots at him after Bivens fell, ac- cording to his statement to Deputy William Alexander, who arrested the three men in connection with the mur- der.
 The statements of Ware and Deputy Alexander before the coroner, it is be- lieved, were the same as those made after the shooting. According to the latter. the boy told hin he and Bivens were on their way home from work after doing some trading in the stores at Quintown, when three men appeared in wagon and stopped Bivens, who was carrying a 10-pound sack of flour on his shoulder and some other gro- ceries in his hand The boy stated that these men were evidently on their way home from a meeting of union miners and had made speeches when Van A. Bittner who was sched- uled to talk, failed to appear. One of the men. he said, asked Bivens, Aren't you ashamed to be working this way?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham,

Real Estate board luRcheoa at \ esczacAr--SOzthexn caub.
 ADJUSTMENTS xARferssn theatre-Phtfharm0H 0reheatxa of New York. Lyric--Keitk vaudeville and pie tuxes. tuxeA.
 TrfaneA-aHan, Woman and Marriage. Alcaz&r-Doraldina in, "The Wom- an Untzmed." Stxand--ldae Murray in ''rhe Gil<ied xdlyns
 Galax-vfela Dana in s<Csnderella's Twfnso
 Rialto--Adarshall NeiIan's "Go and Get It's
 Priacess-Serial and comedy. Ode0n-Serial and comedy. Edgewood Park-Daneing. from to IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

your own throat" To this Bivens re- piled; Well, I've been hurt a few times myself. The strike is over and I've got right to work
 START FIRING
 Without further preliminaries, Ware told the deputy one of the men opened fire with a 3S calibre revolver and the other two men drew pistols and start ed firing. The boy said that he and Bivens neither of whom was armed, started running at this point Bivens toward the trestle and Ware in the di- rection from which he had come. As he ran, Ware said he turned his head and saw Bivens fall, and that the as- sassins then fired two shots at him just as he jumped behind some trees.
 Deputy Alexander, who made the ar rests, is a brother-in-la of W. T. Mil ligan, one of the accused men, All three prisoners hase been held in the county jail in separate cells and have not been allowed to see each other or any one. Not even attorney has been permitted to talk to them.
 TO GET LAWYERS
 Although no attorneys have as yet been employed to defend them officials os the United Mine Workers of Amer ica stated last night that they would employ counsel to defend the men. They were going on the theory that every man is innocent until proven gui!Gy, if was stated.
 several witnesses summoned failed to appear at the investigation. and they will be examined tomorrow when it is expected that the examination will be completed.
 Charges against the men will be sub mitted to the Jefferson county grand jury, which will be empannelled Mon- day, according to officials. and efforts will be made to give the men speedy trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
INCREASE OF CAPITAL

Papers increasing the capital stock from s2,00o to s5o,o0o were filed in the office of J. P. Stiles, judge of probate, dent of the concern. was authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the increase. The Iron City Grain company was incorporated with capital stock of s10,000. Officers are R. J. Foster, Jr., president and treas urer; R. J. Foster, Sr.. vice president. and w. H. Foster, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

nounced among the best of 10 native works given by -Casaz1a in a decade, was born at Somerville., Mass. in 1871, and studied with George w.. Chadwick at the New England con- serVatory and with Mandyczewski in Vienna. He first came to New York as director of music at, St. Pauls school and the Garden City cathedral
 Hadley's first orchestral work, an overture. Hector and Andromache,s was produced by Walter Damrosch. and his first symphony, Youth and Life" in 1897 by Anton Seidl.
 He himself,led his second symphony "The Four Seasons which won both the Paderewski and New England conservatory prizes in 1902.
 Abroad again for five years, he gave his tone poem, 'Salomer in many cities of Europe, and on returning a second time, in 1909. he produced his rhapsody The Culprit Fay which had won a $1,0OO prize, with the Theodore Thomas orchestra in Chicago
 When the Seattle symphony orches- tra was founded, MT. Hadley became it's conductor, and he later led for four seasons the newly founded San Francisco Symphony orchestra.
 MT. Hadley will conduct his own compositions both afternoon and eve ming. f4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
I. [. l. ACCEPTS THE
 MANCHURIAN RAIL :. ORDER 10000 TONS.
Eastern Metal Trade Startled by South Taking Over First Big Export Items of Past
 Few Months

The Ensley mills of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will roll 10000 tons of rails for the Manchurian railway, order for which was secured by the United States Steel Products Corporation.
 This is the largest export order that has been placed in some time, and has created much comment in eastern iron and steel circles. Official announce ment of the order is thus made by the Journal of Commerce. New York
 Tt has been learned that 10000 tons of steel nails for the Manchurian rail- ways had gone to the United tSates Steel Products Corporation, and will be rolled at the mills of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company in Alabama,
 This is the first export business of importance that has been booked in some time"
 CAUSES COMMENT z
 The Journal of Commerce calls at tention to the importance that rail rates are playing in the export iron and steel trade. It says; This transpor- tation difficulty presents d serious ob- stacle in trade with the orient. when shipments must originate say in the Pittsburg district"
 Birmingham industrial men, com menting on this, call attention to the advantage Birmingham has over Pitts burg~in the export business. For in- stance, the rate on pig iron from Fittsburg to port of New York is S6 per ton. The rate on Birmingham pig iron to Mobile is $2.75 per ton. The rates on steel products is in proportion.
 In addition to the lower rail rate to the coast from Birmingham, there is also the 20 per cent saving in the all rail rate if shipped by the Warrior river. The Tennessee company is mak- ing this saving at this time on move ment of 5000 tons of rails to China. It is pointed out that this is why the Birmingham rail mills get the orders for export in such quantities
 BETTER RATES
 The same advantage, it is pointed out exists on movement to the Pacific coast, both as to iron and steel prod ucts. Whenever it is a case of far q way puSlntoSs lht Hdh piO- duct appears to have the decided ad- vantage in freight rates.
 South Chicago and Gary, Ind. steel mills have done a lot of shipping for export via Mobile. The port of New York is about equi distant from these points. but the haul to the gulf at Mo bile is an easier one and in bad weather is free the greater part of the distance from the impediments of weather con ditions. In addition to this, it is point ed out the port of Mobile is not as lia- ble to be congested in rush periods as the port of New York is.
 Youngstown CO) steel makers have lately manifested distinct concern in export and Pacific coast movements of Birmingham iron and steel products out of Mobile and admissions have been made of. the inability of eastern inland points to compete.
 The order for 900 tons of rails for inc Ensley mill at a time when com petition has been extremely keen for the business that is offered has been noticed with unusual interest through out the iron and steel trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Marriag. Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 c. O. Hofer and Miss Annie Myrtle Daniel.
 Joseph Deccardi and Miss Bernardo Marc.
 c. R. Watson and Miss Olive B. Car ter.
 Johnnie Watson and Miss Bertha Coleman.
 Watt Austin Cox and Miss Nellie Waters.
 Joe M. Crawford and Miss Annie Mae Newell.
 Arthur F. Harper and Miss wilne Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

First avenue, north. The house will cost $1,000.
 Permits for small repairs issued will total approximately $3.000, showing the disposition to get property in shape for summer, according to J. E. Spencer, city building inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
Starts, BiUens Murder Case,
 Behind Closed Doors
Was Shot Down, Eye-Witness Has Said, Without Revocation Hearing to Be Completed Tomorrow Many Called to Testify. Case Goes to Grand Jury Monday.
 Speedy Trial Expected.

Formal investigation into the killing of John Bvens night Labuco alleged T. Mgan, will be completed by D.
 Approximately 15 witnesses examined yesterday when started and all Solicitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07

organized for lawful purposes.
 During the late war. it made a
 record for service in the produc-
 tion of coal, in contributions to
 war agencies. in the purchase of
 Liberty bonds and in the sacrifice
 of life, unequaled and unsurpassed
 by any other group of American
 citizens. It is an American or
 ganization founded upon American
 principles and devoted to the cause
 of humanity. We wish to earn the
 good will and support of the citi-
 zens of every community
 The oreanizatior com uittee of the United Mine Workers of America held a conference yesterday afternoon with the field officers and heard them give an account of their operations and their impressions of the Alabama field. This morning. at 1U o'clock there Wi, be conference with the executive officers of the Alabama division with the same object in view. that of gath ering all the data obtainable about the Alabama. field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
DECISION OF GOVERNOR KTLBY
 MUST BE STRICTLY COMPLIED WITH
 DECLARE MINE WORKERS OFFICIALS
The Miners Alabama National OganzationMne in Stateto Be
 Committee to Continue Its Investigation

t fheUnne Mine of in a afl statement Suedlmt
 f tn atonae % sJohedwi fnauhor hh hdeids will nnhan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-07
PERSONAL

Dr. John w. Perkins, who has been confined to his room for the past week with an injured foot, is much improved and will be at his office in few days.