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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
CITY OF SILENT MEN
 SHOWING AT STRAND

A great actor in 8 great role is what The City of Silent Men" at the Strand has to offer. Thomas Meighan is found here in the role of a convict, unjustly sentenced to serve for life, who escapes to see his dying mother. Later he wins euccess and love.
 The role of the convict, in fact every thing pertaining to the convict and his es- cape and subsequent fortunes, occupy the center of the stage and the principal in- terest Mir. Meighan proves a strong actor of a strong character and holds his audience in deep suspense over the ac- tions of Jim Montgomery.
 A pretty little love theme winds about the stronger interest in the man of the story. Lois Wilson plays Tn the oppo- site lead and is more than usually beau tiful. The whole cast is very good in support of the star, especially the actor who enacts the part of Old Bill, a con- vict who believes in Jim and helps him to escape at his own cost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Building Permits


 Building permits were issued in Apl for 190 brick and frame residences cost s290NS5, according to the monthly I port of l. F. Spencer. city building I spector. issued yesterday. Six perm| were issued for brick and hollow tl representing an investment SIS, 800. s..-
 During the month, 5l4 permits were l sued by the department, the investmei amounting to s479,S42. A though this represents a slight decrea| from March figures. it is almost doub figures shown for ApSil, 1920, when Il tctal investment was S2so.s62. Building al tivity for the same month in 1920 shd only 34 permits issued for Eesidences costs $11s,10O.
 Two hundred and eighty-nine Hermt were issued last month for repafrS residences involving $70,SS2. Repairs toN other frame buildings cost S9,200. Heath plants for which permits were grante during the month will cost S10,4O0.
 Permits issued in March, the pea month of the year thus far, totalled 5S investments of $70O, 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Training at University

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In todays Age-Herald there Is printed an assertion, said to have been made by a MT. MullSy, that craps shooting. drunk enness and infidelity were taught at the University of Alabama That is the most preposterous uttcrance that was ever made by any one. He had just as well have said that Geneva and Dothan were unfit towns to rear children in, because they were taught craps shooting. drunk enness. and infidelity there; or the same thing In regard to Greensboro and York
 If the young men at the university fol- low reprehensible practices, they learn them at home before they go to Tusca- loosa- MT. MuIky must have seen some student with a book on psychology and thought it was an infidel work; or per- haps thought that, in geography, they taught round" when everyone knows the world is flat" For does not the scripture speak of "the four corners of the earth'2 The university does turn out some fine infidels CD to be sure like, for instance. T. c. McCarvey, Dr. Eugene Smith, Dr. James K. Powers Dr. B. F, Meek Enmet O'Neal and many others In Birmingham there are a few infdels CD like Dr. Wyman. And no doubt they were taught how to get drunk and Shoot craps @ at the university
 I remember this wolf cry" since 1872 It was not true then and it Is not true now. Maybe the gentleman would be willing to assert that the students at the university are also taught to lie.
 The fact is, that the influences brought to bear on the students at the university are the best and highest. There used to be. and there are yet. the best homes of the best people in the world in Tus- caloosa; and these homes used to be, and are now, open with their refining influ- ences to the students of the university. l hope you will permit me to denounce the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SCORES TESTIFY
 CHARACTER GOOD
Gov. Dorsey Among Those Taking Stand in Behalf of
 City Detectives
Ru Associated Press

Atlanta, May 3.-Scores of Atlantans, including Governor Dorsey, Ntestified before the councilmanic committee here tonight to the good character of various city detectives and policemen charged with "connivance" with swim dlers and gamblers.
 James L. Beavers. chief of police paid a tribute to the accused men, naming A. Lamar Pool, chief of detec- tives, Ed Shaw and R. L. Wagoner de- eective lieutenants, and W. L. Payne, city detective.
 T don't believe these men are hon. best" said Chief Beavers. T know they are honest. I am not testifying to their regulations. I am testifying las to their characters. l have learned to know these men by working side by side with them, and their honesty is above question:"
 Chief Beavers denounced the action of the counsel for the citizens cons -mittee for putting up Nat McWhorter and zet Trimble. confessed negro Pootleggers, ito blast the reputation of Detective Payne. 6
 The two negroes testified that Me Whorter paid Payne $20O week "pro- lection money,' and Chief Beavers de- clared that "criminal negroes would testify anything to get immunity from prosecution, and if such testimony wern believed, 1t would destroy the morale>of the police department"
 On cross examination, Eugene Black, counsel for the citizens committee. sought to show that Chief Beavers was without authority over the detective department, and not in touch with it's important work. He got from the chief the statement that he had looked upon Floyd Woodward, alleged head of ring of gamblers and swindlers, us small crapshooter."
 There were various other witnesses who told of cases where detectives had done good work, and Courtland s. Winn, former mayor, asserted his only criticism of the police force was tha, it was hampered by the activities of the police board, which he said in- Volved the entire department in poli- ties
 The next session of the committee will be held tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
PROSECUTION IS
 OUTLINED, CLAIM
Bv Associatet Press

Indianapolis, Ind, May S.--Govern- ment prosecution of the soft coal con- sriracy case. broSght under the sher- man antitrust act, was claimed today by defense counsel to be outlawed on, the ground that the Lever wartime fuel control act suspended application of the antitrust law.
 The question was raised by motion to apash the indictments charging 226' operators, miners, retailers and cor porations in six states with a criminaS partnership to increase coal prices. No argument was made on this ques- tlon or other raised by the motions. and counsel for both sides expected that none would be held until fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Hieh School Debate

To the Editor of The Age-Herald;
 Bessemer High school won the cup ol' fered by the University of Alabama to the winners of the state debating coh- test The cup was forfeited to her pe- oause the other schools which had en- tered the contest either withdrew or failed to show up Bessenner High school however, is willing to give the hlgn1 schools of Alabama another chance and she hereby challenges any high schooi in the state, whose acceptance is III on or before May T. to joint debate Tor the university cup. Any high school wlsn- jog to accept this challenge should Wrlte at once to c. c. Moseley' pTlnclpal ol BAssener High school, in order to ar range particulars. Yours very truly,
 c. c. MosELEY, Principal.
 Ressemer. May 9 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
"45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY"
 WITH CHARLES RAY-RIALTO

Charles Ray is at the Rialto in well come return to the local screen of AS Minutes From Broadway" This is one of Rays most popular appearances, and was one of the hits of the winter season here. Another opportunity to see the production will be pleasing to lovers of the Ray comedy. or any comedy, who have never witnesses the picture.
 It is hardly accurate to speak of 45 Minutes From Broadway" as just com edy. It is certainly that. but something else beside. It has one of the most de- lightful pieces of detecting and unearth- ing of crooks along with considerable mystery. The fact that the quaint man rerisms and boyish enthusiasms of Ray are added in nowise lessens the mystery or the suspense of detecting.
 Ray, as Kid Burns. simple chap, falls in with a rich "guy" and is taken into his country estate. The man is engaged to be married and Ray, an ex-crook himself, scents crookedness in the deal. After much suspense and a great deal of screaming comedy the whole thing is solved against the crooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SLOSS COMPANY TO
 CONSTRUCT RAILROAD

Construction of railroad from its city furnace on First avenue, north, to the by-product plant in North Birmingham will Ne carried out by the Sloss-Sheffield Iron and Steel company. following grant ing of it's petition by the city commits sion yesterday afternoon, permitting the work The cost of the franchise was set at s6o0 Hugh Marrow vice president of the Sloss company. appeared befor 9 the commission on behalf of the com pany.
 The railroad crosses private property of the corporation except on eight streets, only two of which are used to any ex- tent over Twenty-ninth street the com pany guarantees to erect a viaduct. At the intersection with Stouts road, North Birmingham, there will be grade cross ing parallel with the crossing Of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS Fly ESTELLE BETHEA HALE
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Sparkling comedy, splendid music. tune- ful songs and novel dancing go to make up the extensive repertoire of the Jones family-father, mother, sister and two brothers-headIining the weeks opening bill at Loew's Bijou theatre.
 Will J. Evans, successor to the late Nat M. Wills at the New York Hip podrome, is offering a hilarious combina- tion of songs and chatter. Addison Dolan and company is appearing in 8 comedy called Danny" Smiles, music and har- mony is the combined offering. of Long and Perry, and Les Perettos close the vaudeville with daring aerial and aero batic feats Alice Joyce in Cousin Kate, is the film offering of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
MAX HINDER IN SEVEN YEARS
 BAD LUCK" AT ALCAZAR

'Seven Years of Bad Luck" the Rob ertson- Cole super-special comedy, with Max Linder which is the Alcazar at- traction, is combination of a scream ingly funny comedian and a cracker-jack story. To give credit where credit is due, it must be stated that not only does Max Linder play the leading role in Seven, Years Bad Luck but he wrote and directed it.
 Max I.inder returns to the screen after an absence of five years, during which time he gained glory with the French army in the trenches Elimi- mating entirely the~-< slaptick style of comedy from his picture the comedian keeps his audience in roars of laughter by sheer cleverness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04

 lax, IS the perfect beauty of the star ana the fine acting of Charles Gerard Ihe story is quite interesting, though there is nothing particularly new or startling in the idea At the same time the idea, which is of a young and beau tlfui girl being used as a pawn by band or notorious crooks. and escaping into a better life through love. is always rich In dramatic value.
 Charles Gerard is cast as the cruel ana crafty leader of the Blackbfrds. a band of super-crooks. aristocrats in crime As usual his acting Is smooth and convincing. As the leader he uses the heroine of the piece to further the ends of the band. Her beauty and an innnocent look deceive the custom of hcials, and the girl has made a great number of smuggling trips On this par ucular one she is told to cultivate the acquaintance of a rich family for future purposes. This sets the action for the rest of the picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
CHICKEN DINNER MENU AT LOCKWOOD PARK

One of the pleasant innovations in- troduced by the Edgewood park man ament for the spring season is the chicken dinner menu which is served Sunday at 1 D. m.. Sunday evenings and each dance night in Mountain View Inn. As an extra added attraction for the Sunday midday dinners, the man agement is also offering a vegetable dinner. These table d'hotes proved quite an attraction the past Sunday. and Mountain View Inn did the biggest days business in the history of the park.
 Chicken dinners will be served Thursday night and Saturday night, too, when the dances will be staged in Dreamland pavilion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
OFFICIALS RESTRAINED

FIttsburg, Pa, May 3.-Attorney General Daugherty and five other gov erhment officials are restrained from serving writs of sumpens upon the ellsworth collieries company and the La ckawana Coal and Coke company under a preliminary injunction issuea dn i, lederal district court here today. The injunction was granted the coal companies after they filed q suit in equity The bill of complaint ques- eions the right of federal court of one judicial district to issue a process Tor corporation in another federal district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Defends University

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 l feel it my duty as patron of the university to help defend it. I have a son, my only child, that is finishing his second year at the university and J know my sons morals are better than they were when he went to the uniVer- sity two years ago I am sorry the Tax league has brought our university into their dispute. 1 know if my son were being led wrong such men as pr. J. A. Duncan, W. E. Faust and Judge w. w. Brandon would certainly let me know, as my son attends church and sunday school at Dr. Duncan's church every, or very nearly every. Sunday am no politician, have no aX to grindi Just d common country man, a steward ana Sunday school superintendent in the Southern Methodist church for the past 25 years. Most truly, J. A. OLIVER
 Quinton May g. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
UNION OPTIMISTIC
 OVER PROGRESS OF
 PRINTING STRIKE
Rx Associated Press

Indianapolis, May 3-Optimism over the progress of strikes to enforce de- mands for the 44-hour work week in job and book printing offices throughout the country was expressed by International Typographical union officials here today following the compilation of reports from subordinate unions. E
 I've have reports that 24o subordinate unions are signed, all on the H-hour work week basis" said J. W. Hays, sec retary-treasurer Those signed include one-half of our members who work In the book and job printing branch of the printing industry"
 Strike reports received from 125 local unions show that 4,500 men are out, MT Hays said. Many reports are yet to be received. he said. The whole number affected by the strike will be a few less than 10,0O0 he predicted, He also esti- mated that the number of men idle was less than two-thirds of the number of men that union officials expected would be out on strike to enforce their demands for the shorter hour week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SHIPPING AT STANDsTILL

Baltimore, May 3.--After a day of riots and anxiety in the marine work CTS strike, uniformed me nof the Ba1ti- more police force tonight were on board all ocean-going vessels in the harbor to prevent further outbreaks and all available reserves were con- centrated on the waterfront districts
 Shipping was completely at a stand- still, except bay traffic. Officials of the United States shipping board and private operators struggled all day in efforts to obtain crews with little sue cess.
 strikers raided the cattleship West ern King, boarding the ship from launches and compelled all but seven Of the 90 men, mostly negroes, who composed the crew to abandon the snip Later they went back and carriel on three others, leaving only four men Tn the crew to care for the 455 head or cattle which form part of the cargo.
 Arrlvlng at the foot of Broadway With their first boatioads of "recruis- CTS the strikers met large crowd ana demonstration against the ne- sroes occurred. Three engroes were severely injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
LOSS OF APPETITE
PimpIes, 5oiIs, Eruptions, ste.- Mental and Physical Weakness,

Are all very prevalent just now, and are positive proof that the blood is wanting in the power to delend the body against contagious and infectious diseases. They show exclusively that the blood needs thorough cleansing, enriching and vitalizing.
 Do not put off giving attention to these dangerous symptoms.
 Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today and begin taking fiat once.
 Remember. this medicine has 9iven satisfaction to three genera <ions. as a trea tment for the blood. stomach. liver and kidneys and for catarrh. rheumatism ana other common diseases. It builds up the system, makes food taste good. and helps you to eat and sleep well
 For a gentle laxative or an active oethartic. take Hoods Pills. You yal like them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
FORMAL NOTICE SENT
MAP OF FARMLAND
 STORY HOUR TREAT

Boys and girls of Birmingham who visit the central library at the city hall this. afternoon at 3:30 o'clock are insured a treat at the story hour according to library officials. Miss Margaret Dun- can will have map of Fairyland-a pie ture map of all the people and places boys and girls ever heard of in their story books she says
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
POST B MEMBERS MUST
 SECURE BANQUET TICKET

Tickets for the Travellers ProtectiN association banquet to be held at the Hil man ballroom Friday night must be ol tained by members of Post B befoi noon Friday. according to announcemel by James Bates, president of the Bi mingham post, last night.
 Because of the great number of Bi mingham members this provision is ne essary to accommodate the visiting de egates The opening session of the cor vention will be held. Friday morning Ii 0 clock in the auditorium of the Chan Der of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Smith-Niller Nuptials

Rockford, May a. -(Special)-Miss Mat tie Miller and Felix Smith. both members of prominent families of Rockford, were recently married in Birmingham. MT. Felix Smith is the son of Col. Felix Smith, one of Rockfords prominent at torneys, while Miss Mattie Miller is the daughter of Mrs. M. D. Miller of Rock ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
FAIR AND WARMER" AT NEW MAJESTIC
Local theatregoers

perfect riot of fun out of the excellent performance of ''Fair and Warmer" at the New Majestic. The play, which is farce comedy is being presented to capacity audiences by the Pickert players, the new company occupying the Majestic stage. Press critics have pronounced both the comedy and the manner of treatment by the new com- pany as of the highest excellence.
 The play Abounds in fine comedy scsnes. Thers is no funnier scene on thu stage today than the one enacted by Ralph Chambers and Lillian Pickert. The two stars gave this scene a fine performance, and their audiences are getting lots of fun out of the comical situation, which is so well brought out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Williamson Is Annointed

Montgomery May 3.-{Special.) .)-F. D. Williamson today was appointed game and fish warden of Washington county. The appointment was an- nounced by John H. Wallace, Jr, state conservation commissioner, and Mr. Williamson will take up the work lef+ on by the former warden, who resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
THE WEATHER

Washington May 3.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississlppi; Fair Wednes- day and Thursday; rising temperature,
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; rising temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday,; Thursday fair and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
Represents Ashyille Daughters

AshvfIIe, May 3. (Special.)-The Ashville Daughters of the Confederacy are being represented this week at Montgomery at the state convention by Mrs. w. A. Beason. Mrs. Reason has held number of local offices as well as being state registrar at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
SITUATION UNCHANGED

Nashville, Tenn, May 3.-The situation regarding the strike of union job print CTS here remains unchanged, according to information from the office of E. P. Nickel, secretary of both the local and the Southeastern Typothetae Federation. One hundred and seven men are op strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

gentlemans speech as nothing less than infamous. Yours~very truly,
 r. G. EDMONDS. Birmingham, S2t Nineteenth street, north. May ?, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
AMERICAN REPLY IS
 RECEIVED IN BERLIN

Berlin, May 3.-Shortly after the open ing of the session of the Reichstag this afternoon, Paul Loebe, president of the Chamber, informed the members that the reply of Secretary of State Hughes to the counter proposals on reparation sub-
 mitted by Dr. Simons the German for leign secretary. had been received by the government. The reply of Secretary
 Hughes was delivered to Dr. Simons at 11:30 o'clock this morning by Loring
 Dresel, the American commissioner. On the announcement of Herr Loebe,
 George Ledebour, the social democratic leader, moved that the House imne- diately discuss the note. The motion
 was rejected by a large majority. Herr Loebe said Dr. Simons will consult with the committee on foreign relations Wednesday.
 The cabinet was in session up to 3 o'clock this afternoon, at which hour it was without news of the final conclu- sicns of the London conference.
 The newspapers are almost apathetlc as regards the Washington governments reply to Dr. Simons. The nationalist pa pers chorus 'I told you so," and again Ireproach Dr. Simons for what is termed his lack of dignity in appealing to Pres ident Harding. The Kreuz Zeitung says:
 Now that French battalions are ready to cross the Rhine, it would be futile to
 make fresh counter proposals They
 would be met with scorn and mockery." The Taegliche Rundschau construes
 the suggestion of Secretary Hughes that
 Germany make direct offer to London
 as indicating the absence of close feeling between Washington and London. l The Lokal Anzeiger says the refusal of MT. Hughes to transmit the German
 proposals to the allies has created situation where the United States covers
 with it authority demand which the Ger
 man government. the Reichstag, eco- homie experts and public opinion have
 pronounced as impossible of fulfillment. FORMAL NOTICE SENT Paris, May 3.-The reparations com mission has addressed a letter to the German war burdens commission re- capitulating the correspondence with re- gard to the obligation resting upon Ger
 many under article 2S5 of the peace treaty to pay the equivalent of 20000,o00,- coo gold marks before May 1.
 The letter formally says Germany is in default to the extent of at least F, 000000,000 marks, and advises the commission that immediate notice of this default is being given to each of the
 powers interested, in accordance with
 paragraph IT of annex 2 pare of the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-04
JUSTINE JOHNSON AT
 GALAX IN "BLACKBIRDS.

The most notable attributes of Black birds.A with Justine Johnson tt the Ga~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-20
REMODEL|NG OF
 CHURCH BUILDING Many Changes Under Way in First Presbyterian Church
 Edifice

Services of the First Presbyterian church will be suspended for the next four Sundays while pr. J. A. Mac Sporran the pastor is on his vacation. Sunday school will be held as usual at the Jefferson county courthouse.
 During this period work of remod l. cling the church building will be pushed to completion and it Is possi- ble that services can bs held in the building by the middle of Septemb ber. However, 1t is stated that If this can't be done arrangements will be made to hold the services elsewhere.
 When all repairs are. completed the congregation will find many mod ern and attractive features to the beautiful church. The man entrance will be in the center of the Fourth avenue end of the building, opening into what was formerly the main Sunday school auditorium. This space has been thrown into the body of the church and a gallery has been placed over 1t.
 On either side are the new clut rooms of the church society and the offices Nof pr. MacSporran. Great open fireplaces and beamed ceilings will adorn these new quarters t is stated and the organ has been re- moved and will be rebuilt. The main floor has been raised and a new lighting system is being installed.