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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-09-09
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

Jones G. Campbell, Compartments VS..
A. L. Thompson, Defendant.-Be-
fore j. w. McCorkle, Justice of the
Peace of Obion County, Tennessee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-09-09
TO ALEX ELAN.

Lou Arthur Elan VS.. Alex Elam.-
Chancery Court, Obion County,
Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
FINAL REHEARSAL
 OF THE PAGEANT
 FOR THIS EVENING
Home Grown Flowers Needed for Decorations at Presi-
 dents LunCheon-Citi-
 zenS Asked to Give Them
BY ETHEL GILLEN

Final rehearsal for the pageant with cast of more than 1,500, will oe held tonight at Avondale park The chorus of 1000 voices will be 'iven final instructions and every hing will be in readiness for the initial presentation of this historic pageant, depicting the growth and 'evelopment of Birmingham during he past 50 years.
 Donald Robertson, the producer who has personally directed the re- hearsals during the past week stated yesterday that the pageant would be executed by all members with artistic skill. He Is most enthusiastic over the progress made and especially of the location selected for the presen- tation of the historic pageant of Bir- mingham.
 More than 25,0OO semi centennial souvenir buttons have already been disposed of by the committee in charge and as many will he sent to the various county chairmen to be disposed of in those counties
 Ten newspaper correspondents. representing some of the largest newspapers in the east and north win accompany President Harding to Bir- mingham. Several motion picture concerns will have representatives on hand to take pictures of the various parades and especially of that on Presidents Day
 Each of the tables at the Pres idents luncheon Wednesday after noon at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler ho- tel will be decorated with home grown flowers. according to an am nouncement made by Eugene Brown vice chairman. The Presidents table will be decorated with handsome home grown flowers and members of the committee are appealing to all citizens 10 donate as many flowers as they can spare. in order to make the affair a grand success. He declared that home grown flowers would be needed in large amounts if this fea- ture of the programme is to be car- ried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
SERVICE COMMISSION ORDERS LOWER RATES
 ON COTTON LINTERS

The Traffic Bureau is In receipt Of the order of the public service commission, ordering the trunk line railways in Alabama to put rates on cotton linters and re-gins back in the sixth class and revise the in- creases made since June, 1913.
 Reclassification will make these rates as follows:
 Distance of 25 miles is 20 cents. will be 1924 cents; 50 miles is 36ia cents. will be 22 cents: 75 miles is 4s cents, will be 3612 cents; 100 miles is 50 cents, will be 39h cents,
 This makes the fourth successive victory of the Traffic Bureau recent ly, the others being:
 Denial of carriers request for change in reconsignment of perisha- ole carloads.
 Denial of carriers request for changing rates on nickel parts of cast iron stoves.
 Order of commission making lum- Der rates apply to rates on telephone and telegraph poles.
 Cotton linters and re-gins In the war period went to makers of gum powder. Now. they go to makers of mattresses, pillows and other manu- lecturers of stuffed products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
PLUM HARVESTERS KEEP CITY HALLS
 TELEPHONES BUSY
Hope-to- Be Municipal En- pIoyes Asking What Salar- ies Are Paid Employees
 In Each Department

Telephoning and coming in person, about 15 people a day have been making inquiries at the offices of the city comptroller in regard to the salary of every available position on the city pay roll.
 For the benefit of all those mak- ing inquiry in the future at the city hall, l would like to announce that the city commission fixes the salary of every employe at the be- ginning of the fiscal year The same budget will be adopted by this pres ent commission for the remainder Of it's term of office. This budget may be revised according to the salary limits placed by the new commission upon taking office on November T. said James J. Jones, Jr.. city comp troller.
 Employees in the comptroller's of- flee stated yesterday afternoon that Inquiries have been made concern ing every office, from dog catcher up" None of the applicants have left thheir names Many have stat ed they have been assured they are to have certain positions, and wish to ascertain the salary that goes with it in order to make plans ac- cordingly.s
 In every instance the inquiries have been serious and seem to indi- cate that the person seeking the in- formation has been assured posi- fiou."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
ORGANIZE CLUB OF
 C|TY'S PIONEERS
All Who Were Here in 1871 to Be in the Parade
 "Wednesday

Preparations are being made by the semi centennial committee to or ganize a club composed of all per- sons. who were in Birmingham in 1871, and to have section In the Presidents parade for them.
 There will also be a section TOT all persons living in this city wno have celebrated or will celebrate their fiftieth birthday anniversary this year. Sidney J. Bowie, chairman of the general committee in charge urges all persons who may quaii1y in either of these clubs to organize and to apply to T. G.. Brabston TOT place in the Presidents parade.
 Charles l.. Harold, secretary or the semi-centennial committee. yes,er- day received letter from '. l. Woods. secretary manager of Blue field Chamber of Commerce, statlhs that number of commercial secrc- teries would stop over in Birmine ham for the semi-centennial ceiepra- lion next week en route to NC" VT leans. where they will attend the Na- tional Association of Commercial sec fetariess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
NEEDING FIFTEEN
 CARS FOR QUEENS

The Birmingham Automobile club, whose duty 1t has been to secure au- tomobiles for the floral parade and the Presidents parade during the semi centennial next week, announces that they are IS cars short and must call on owners of private cars to come to the rescue and supply the demand.
 James r. Dobbins, secretary of the club said yesterday:
 The central committee of the semi-centennial advises the Birming- ham Automobile club that practically every county in Alabama has ac- cepted for entry their respective queens in the floral parade. on Oc- tober 27, and while the automobile dealers have been most generous in furnishing q large number of cars. We still haven't enough.
 These cars will have to be deco rated and can be turned over to the decorators as late as next Monday or even Tuesday; of course. the earlier the better,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
BIRMINGHAM BUYS
 STE FOR 4 PARK
Purchase Price Is $64,000. Iemison Sells Property on
 Longtime Payments

Purchase of strip of woodland ot considerable acreaere. to be used as a park, on the north side of Altamont road was decided upon at the Friday morning meeting of the city commits sloners.
 The property is to be purchased from Jemison and company at a price Of $64, 900, which Is said to be approx imate.y half of the price which could bo obtained for the property by the owners. The land is said to be valued at about $40 2 front foot, the price to the city approximatlng s20 from. lcot.
 In a letter to the city commission, Alr. Jemison stated that he would have been glad to have donated the cntlre plot for the purpose of city park, but could not possibly do SO. No first payment will be required. It was agreed by MT. Jemison that in cont of the purchase price each year for a period of 10 years. the remain ing 50 per cent falling due the last year of the contract. Interest on the deferred payments will be charged at The rate of per cent Liquidation of s the notes may be made by the city on or before the date on which they fall due if the event the city so ds- sres, stated Mir. JeinIson to the com mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
ATLANTA AD CLUB
 IS COMING MONDAY

Fifteen members of the Atlanta Advertising club will arrive in Bir- mingham Monday morning for the semi centennial. They will be head ed by George bowman, president of the Atlanta organization.
 The visiting advertising men will cooperate with the members of the Birmingham club in any way their services may be utilized, but they are brought to Birmingham at this time primarily to take part in the celebration of the city's hftieth birthday party.
 The members of the Birmingham Ad club will tender q luncheon for the visitors at the Tutwiler Monday, and will show them other courtesies during their stay in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
TEST LIGHTS FOR
 THE BEAUTY SHOW
CoIored IlIuminantS Found Satisfactory - Getting
 Dance Hall Ready

Fotlights flashel on the fashion show stage at the big birthday tent yesterday evening for the first time. revealing it's attractive decorations, with deep purple background, Red lights, white lights and spot lights, strong and dim, showed every little detail of the settings.
 The booths arc rapidly being ar ranged with the industrial displays and dealers are rushing them Tn, vlth the expectation of having everything in place for the opening.
 The last of the thousands of yards which have been used in decorating, are being arranged, and everybody is making the "home run" race.
 The dancing pavilion is the latest feature added, which will occupy the space between Twentieth and Twen- ty-first streets. Dances every night after the fashion show will be a fea- ture that is expected to rank among the most popular of the occasion. Weidermeyers band from Hunting ton. West Virginia, has been engaged to supply special music and on Mon day, Tuesday. Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights. Garber's syncopaters have signed up to render the dance music. Merrymakers will not lack room. corps of chaperons will be on hand every night. Check rooms for wraps and hats have been pro- yided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
LEGION FORMATION
 ON PRESIDENTS DAY

Col W. E. Bare has issued final instructions to the American Legion for the semi centennial parade.
 All veterans will assemble at g o'clock Wednesday morning at Sixth avenue north, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, facing east Platoons will consist of 32 men. each platoon will select its own comman- der at the time of assembling.
 Colonel Bare's aides are A. G.. Conoley, Ben A. Mayer, A. w. La- mar, +. H. Woodward, Robert Cham bers. George Lewis Bailes. Sam c. Bowman, Matt Murphy, Arthur Green wood, Joe Yates, Crenshaw Cham berlayne, Felix Harris, H. Jordan and H. Wilkinson.
 Decorated men will be given a special honor place. automobiles wilt be provided for the wounded.
 No side arms will be worn, and every man with overseas cap is asked to wear it.
 Members of the American Legion selected from the large number who volunteered to serve during the week If the semi. centennial with full au- thority as police officers under the leadership of Sergeant Brent of the the regulation army uniform with Q blue arm band on the left arm with the letters S. r. in gold. meaning special police.
 Fifty men will serve for the entire wev1S. 50 more to be added for Wednesday only during the visit oi President Harding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22

In the opinion of the court the American Legion was incorporated under an act of Congress and the case can only be ruled on in the United States court as it is fed eral corporation.
 The petition was directed against Harry Ayres, J. Fred Johnson, IT,. George D. pouville, Wave Scott. Ma iron Rushton, Alston Fitts and Joe Yates.
 No Time For Appeal.
 Walter Brewer, attorney for Judge Wilkinson, stated last night \that an appeal could be taken, but there was not sufficient time to have the case heard before the national convention of the American Legion, which meets in Kansas City October 31-November 1 and 2.
 1 As the case now stands Judge Will kinson it is stated, is still national executive committeeman for Ala bama, just as he was before the pro- ceedings were instituted seeking to have the members of the department executive committee rescind tholr action He will attend the national convention and it will then be the duty of the national executive com mittee to say whether or not he will be allowed to serve, according to Mir. Brewer.
 According to the allegations of the petitioner. the action of the respond ents in dismissing him was illegal, unwarranted and unauthorized, be cause he was duly elected as national executive committeeman of the or ganization from the department of Alabama, and under the constitution of that organization is entitled to hold office until the next national convention adjourns.
 without Authority
 It was further alleged by Judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
PAGEANT REVIEW IS
 PRONOUNCED GOOD.
In Full Costume Spectacle Is Put on, Delighting the
 Directors

Despite the cool weather last night several hundred people witnessed the rehearsal of the semi pageant, staged in Ayondale park. The crisp weather seemed to invig- crate those taking part, especially the dancers, and the whole perfor- nance was rehearsed with a finer de- gree of artistry than ever before, ac- cording to the verdict of the direc- tors.
 The sound of the many hammers and the noise caused by the working men who are erecting the grandstand seats to accommodate the vast throng which is expected to be present, con trasted strangely with the music and singing of those on the large stage.
 Prof. Harry Miles, who devised the dances of the pageant, and is direct ing them, stated that with one or two exceptions he considered the dancing part of the performance ready for public presentation. After feW minor details as to entrances and eX- it's are worked out the dancers would be through until the actual presenta- ton, according to MT Miles.
 Gordon Erickson, who Is directing the singing in the pageant, declared that with the practice that would be given tonight m the park, ms par would be over except the actual per formance. He stated that the prog ress made by the chorus was exceed ingly gratifling and that they could be counted on to be ready for the performance Monday night,
 Donald Robertson, director-in- gen. eral and stage manager, as well as leading actor of the entire pageant, expressed the wish that all the actors come tonight at the appointed time punctualiy. sc that this last rehearsal will be complete and in detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
Fly GEORGE \. CORNISH Ruth Gussman,'

Curious eyes turned toward a pretty young girl who was talk ing her seat at the reporters table in the court room The woman in the case had not re- sisted the impulse to come back and witness tho finals of the drama in which hers had been one of the leading roles.
 She smiled slightly as she sat down, evidently not bothered by the gaze of the crowd who stared at her new, blue, tailored suit and tho hat that matched A woman back of her remarked that her hair had been bobbed.
 How are you feeling, RuthF someone asked
 Just fine"
 A few moments passed. The defendant in the case was brought in with his wife. The girl gazed at them, unconcerned, and smiled as she turned to her companion. The mother and fa- ther were seated Just few feet in front of her,
 The lawyer for the defense be- gan arguing the case. He talked of the daughter who had left tho defendants home forever, and his voice rang out as he repeated the word Cone Ruth smiled again.
 The mother and father both cried as the lawyer continued describing the pity of the home, that had been broken. The re- porters at the table turned to- ward Ruth, Her expression was composed-she was unaffected. Two girls just back of her were wiping their eyes,
 When the lawyer had complete cd his speech there was short intermission, during which the jury retired.
 wouldn't you like to say sopething?" an Age Herald re- porter asked Mrs Gussman.
 Not now, l am going to write you a letter later"
 The reporter insisted and be- gan asking questions. She shook her head.
 Just save room on the first page for my letter, I'm going to write, sure. People accused mo of getting someone else to write
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
l AWSON PRESIDES
 AT CIVITAN LUNCHEON

Ra,d Lawson. newly elected presi- dent of the Civitan club presided ,vef the weekly luncheon o1 the nras,. tion at the southern club yes'eraas afternoon M at 1 o'clock. for the first time since his election to the oft;es, ,s .
 Following the usual business oI ' the as meeting were addressed by Wallace p;cs a;rector of the pageant for the serni-centennial. Charles r. Hatfield of St. Louis. Mo. and pr. J. C. Bloodgood of Baltimore.
 Mrs Rice gave brief sketch or nis impressions of the school children m connection with. the pageant as taken from the many opportunities afioroeu him to speak before the scnoois.
 Mir. Hatfield was the former secre. tary of the Centennial celebration of St Louis. Dr. BIoodgood addresseei a few rema rks concerning his lecture to the won sn of the city the previous night Dr. B;sadgood Is in Birm;ng nam to address the ? iblic Is regard to the prevention of Sr ncer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
Mrs. GussJnan Seems Indifferent to Her
 Fathers Final Fate
Appears in Court Yesterday But Greets Parents Only After Urging of Bystanders-Says She Is Not
 Bothered at All by Way People Stare at Her

the other letters, but I am going to show them I write this one"
 "All this hothers you. doesn't it?" the reported asked again.
 "Oh, no, I'm enjoying It."
 "Doesn't lt worry you to havo people staring at your"
 No, not In tho least"
 She refused to say how long she had been in Birmingham, but said she had been having a good timo in Loretta, Tenn.
 It was after the morning ses- sion, when the crowd was pour ing from the courtroom that Ruth met her father and mother. She passed them as they were stand ing Inside the railing of tho courtroom. A bystander said:
 Look, Ruth, your mother loves you. kiss her"
 She shook her head. The mother came forward.
 Kiss mother, darling" she said.
 The girl put her head on her mothers shoulder. and after being told to by her companion, Mrs. Pratt, she kissed her.
 The father was sitting in his chair. Her eyes were directed toward her.
 Kiss your father, Ruth, he loves you" the mother said.
 She refused.
 'Oh, kiss him." several said
 The crowd stood around and watched the girl place a perfume tory kiss upon his cheek. He drew her to him, and in mo- ment she turned and went out.
 But those who have watched the Stephensons during the five day strain of the trial have never seen their eyes brighten up as they did when the girl came to- ward them, or seen them look Hadder than when she turned and walked out.
 Mrs. Gussman did not appear again at the afternoon session. She announced that she had to do some shopping, and is reported as having told a friend that she did not care to hear the lawyers speeches in the afternoon.
 As the trial ended. there was no means of telling what would be the future of the girl who had been so largely influential in bringing on the tragedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
FAIR IS EXEMPT
 FROM TAXATION Bill Passes Both Houses and the Governor Signs It.
 Covers Concessions

Secretary Dent of the Alabama State Fair association received word last night that both houses at Mont gomery had passed and the governor mad signed the bill which exempts lair and exhibit associations from the payment of state license tax. The measure was made retroactive to Oc- tober 1 and thus ends the controversy which arose at the closing days of the State Fair in Birmingham.
 It will be recalled that the state license collector demanded the pay ment of license foh the exhibits at the fair and 1t was estimated that the tax demanded amounted to about s5000. The fair association secured an injunction prohibiting the collec- ton of the license The measure which has just been put through the legislature is expected to put an end to the court proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
UNDERWOOD PARK TO BE DEDICATED NEXT
 THURSDAY MORNING

Underwood park. the newest play ground In the city, will be dedicated Thursday morning when the floral parade will pause there long enough for the services.
 pr. Henry M. Edmonds will have charge of the dedication exercises. which will be conducted at 11:3o o'clock. with Senator and Mrs. Os- car W. Underwood and the 67 coun ty queens in places of honor.
 The park is named in honor of Senator Underwood's granddaughter Eugenia Underwood, who attended the I.akeview school at the time of her death The park Is used by the children of the Lakeview school as their playground.
 The floral parade will start from Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street and will proceed over the Rainbow viaduct around Highland avenue to the park. It Is expected the chIl- dren from the Lakeview school will be dismissed to attend the dedica- ton exercises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
SOUVENIR PROGRAMME

Official souvenir programmes fot the semi-centennlal have been re- ceived and contain much Information for visitors concerning the various events during the week. Some en- tertainment feature has been ar ranged for every hour in the day during the celebration.
 The cover has background of pale green with gold seal in the center at the top on which is the word. "Birmingham." On one side is 1871 and on the other is 1921. The words "Fiftieth Anniversary are eui- bossed in gold and at the bottom of the cover is Official Souevenir Pro- gramme Birmingham Semiscenten- nial. October 24-29. 1921"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22
SEWANEE PROFESSORS WILL WITNESS GAME

Among the distinguished Sewanee men who will be in Birmingham to- day to see the Royal Purple Tigers do battle with Alabama will ba Bishop A. w. Knight, vice chancel- Tor of the University of the South: Prof. w H. MacKellar and Dr. Henry D. Phillips. chaplain.
 Bishop Knight as executive head of Sewanee, is q nationally prominent educator Professor MacKellar is faculty chairman of athletics at Se- vance. Dr. Phillips is well-known all over the country as the president of the Southern Intercollegiate Ath- Ietic association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-22

Wilkinson that the department exec utive committee. of the American Le. zion in Alabama has no warrant or authority of law, and there Is no pro vision in the constitution of th4 American Legion authorizing or re- quiring the committee to dismiss the petitioner as one of the national ot- ficers of that organization.
 IL is averred by the petitioner that he was elected a member of the na tional executive committee of the le- zion from the department of Ala bama at the convention of the organ ization held in Florence in June. Im- mediately thereafter he alleged he attended the duly authorized meeting of the national executive commit tee of the legion, where he repre- scented the department of Alabama as it's national committeeman on that committee.
 The action of the committee in dis missing Judge Wilkinson was taken st a meeting held in Birmingham September IS, il Is alleged. and nc notice of such a meeting was given to Judge Wilkinson and at that timr the respondents claimed to be act .nE as the executive committee of the department of Alabama. They passed resolutions purporting to dismiss him as national executive committeeman of the American Legion. The peti- ton was filed following this ruling.
 The action of this committee. 1t is stated, will in no way interfere with Judge Wilkinson's attending the na- tlonal convention in Kansas City. and he will serve in the position to which he was elected unless the national executive committee rules that lie is ineligible to serve in that ca pacity.