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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Jitney Regulation

TO the Edltor of The Age-Herald:
 Please permit me to say a few words in regard to the proposed city ordinance regulating jltneys.
 Ihe general consensus of public opinion seems to be that it is the purpose of the commissioners to put such handicaps on Jitneys as will put them out of business, and l, in common with thousands of other citizens, regard the movement as altogether in the interest of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany, corporation which already has a monopoly of street cars on our streets, as well as monopoly on electric light and power, also on gas and on steam heating. These monopolzing franchises ought to be sufficient to satisfy that company, and there should be some limit to it's demands, else we may be called upon to pay them tribute for the priv ilege of walking the streets, breathing the air and warming in the sunshine. Why should drivers of jitneys be subjected to any other embargoes than the thousands of other drivers of automobiles who use the streets of the city? Are they not citi- zens entitled to earn a living by their legitimate line of work? Are they more reckless and incompetent to drive cars than the many negro boys, women, jelly beans and auto sports? Are the jtney drivers less responsible for damages in case of accidents than the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company? Is not this last named company in the hands of receivers who have not paid a dollar of awarded damages in three years, although I am told that there are hundreds of cases wherein the courts lave adjudicated and awarded damages to plaintiffs? Why not leave the poor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
MARINE DEADLOCK
 REMAINS UNBROKEN
Declared Acceptance of Wage Cuts at Some Points Not to
 Affect National Situation
By .Asspciated Press

New York, May 10-sea-going union labor and owners of American flagships today continued in deadlock over the 15 per cent wage reduction ordered into ef- feet May l.
 Reports that marine engineers at Gal weston, Mobile and Pensacola had voted to accept the cut brought from union leaders here the statement that such ac- ceptance would have no effect on the national situation, which they said would have tc be settled by 8 refe ,ndum vote.
 According to statement issued by rep resentatives of the machinists' union, only 2S American ships have left New ' ork since the strike was called, while Winthrop L. Marvin of the American Steamship Owners association said fl had departed. At tfe office of the United States naval communications serv- ice, a government agency for ship in- ation, it was said that 50 had sailed A to domestic and 26 to foreign ports.
 Of the 2S ships which union representa- tives asserted had sailed they claimed II had carried union crews signed on in accordance with approved wage and working agreements. It also was said 10 steamship companies had signed wage and working agreements with the unions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

jitEey drivers alone and try little regu- Iati1g on this august, rich and powerful monopolistic B. R., l.. & P. Co.,, and show a little concern for the welfare rights and privileges of the public in gem eral, whose compulsory patronage ana payments of extortionate rates for transportation, light, heat and power has made millionaires of the owners of the before-named corporation.
 Let our elected commissioners pause and think a little before committing themselves to policy of putting the poor jitneys out of service to promote the further enrichment of the big monopoly who already have more free-giyen iran chises than ought ever to have been per-
 nitted to any one body or clique or men,
 Tn conclusion, let me add just this ad- monition and advice to the city commls- siorers, just this that they let the Jll- news stay or get ready themselves to va cate their present seats after the next city election. We, the poor overpur- dened taxpayers, are already SICK tlreo and disgusted with too much sunday re- strictions, rotten regulations and purl- tanical restrictions and pandering of pup lie officials to popycoclS propaganda or pettyfogging reformers and pinheadea spotlight performers, into whose itching palms too much of our taxes have been placed. and whose presence and puppy smart proclivities in meddling with tne peoples rights, liberties and pleasures are already matter of odum and dls- gust. It is time to give us rest, so say I. and so say thousands Of others who like me, are in favor of equal rlgnts to all and not all special favors to tne or,.lent few. O. T. 'DOZIER.
 Birmingham, May 10 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
NEGRO IS KILLED
Stabbed to Death In Cutting Affray
 at Party

Selma, May lO-(Speeal)- Shel- ley, negro, was stabbed and instantly killed, and Gertrude Johnson received se- rious knife wounds Monday night about l0:So o'clock at a negro house on Pelham street, Riverview, where a party was in progress. Henry Wheeler, well known to the police and recently returnd from serving sentence for burglary, was ar rested half an hour after the murder and is being held charged with the crime.
 The Snifing occurred without warning to the negro, Shelley, who was stand ing on the back porch talking to the Johnson woman when his assaiant leaped upon him from the darkness and with one thrust drove the blade to his heart. Turning upon the woman as Shelley fell to the floor. the wielder of the knife gave her a deep, downward cut, which runs from the stomach through the abdomen. Her chances of recovery are said to be slim. Jealousy was said to be the motive for the crime.
 Shelley bore a good name about the city and was known to many as an employe of the city street cleaning de- partment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
MARCO PERMITTED BOND
Court of Appeals Refuses to Reverse
 Order Granting Release

Montgomery, May 10.-(Special. )-Char- ley Margo, Birmingham Italian, whose case attracted much attention in Ala bama two months ago, will be released on a bond of s7,500 pending his trial in the Jefferson circuit court on an indict- ment charging the murder of Joe Rose another Italian. The court of appeals Tuesday refused to reverse the order aof Judge Richard V. Evans of the Jeffer-, son circuit court which granted him re- lease.
 When Judge Evans granted the release the state appealed. Later Judge Evans dismissed the appeal at the request of the circuit solicitor. but special counsel came to the court of appeals and 'ob- tained writ of prohibition preventing dismissal. This returned Margo to jail. but the court on final hearing decided that there was nothing to indicate that the trial judge had erred in issuing the order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
STRIKERS SEEK FUNDS

Mobile, May 10.-Members of the Ma rine Workers union called on business men and merchants today to aid them in their strike. The appeal for help came from the marine firemen, oilers and water tenders. Funds were solicited.
 The local of the Marine Engineers Beneficial association has voted to ac 4cept the proposition as to the reduction siE wages made by Secretary of Labor Davis and representatives of ship owners and the seamen the latter part of last week. The engineers are still out and arc awaiting orders from the national head quarters as to how to proceed.
 Two men were fined $2o in the police court today for interfering with a non j union man who was on his. way to jorn the crew of vessel loading in the har- bor. The men are obtained here for the ships with the cooperation. of the police department, who are maintaining the strictest kind of order. No one is al lowed on docks without permit.
 Loading operations continued uninter- ruptedly Tuesday at all vessels now in port for cargoes, and plans have been made for several sailngs before the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
"SMALL TOWN |DOL" :" AT ALCAzAR THEATRE

Containing enough laughs for dozen smaller pictures and headed by an all star cast, including Ben Turpin the man who made cross eyes famous, the six-reel comedy, "A Small Town Idol, the offering today at the Alcazar thea tre.
 And the Mack Sennett bathing girls, picture in a dazzling manner. Marie Provost and Phyliss Haver, both fla nous beauties of the silver sheet, will be at the head of the array of bathing girls and will do much to add grace to the comedy.
 Charles Murray admired by movie fans since the old Keystone comedy days, and James Finlayson, who is the crook and the villain in the picture, make up two more members of the all- star cast
 Ben Turpin plays the leading role. fe is the small town idQl4hut the villain has other plans and hiayE Elans are to put Ben out of the runhlng and grab the girl Ben is a jockey hero and rides to victory and while he is about 10 ride away with the girl, the villain and his gang succeed in damning his reputation so that he is forced to flee to the "big city"
 Here Ben has better luck. He decides to commit suicide. He joins a movie company and plays a part where he is supposed to jump off high cliff but when he jumps off and lands safely in the water below he realizes that he can't even commit suicide with any degree of success.
 However, Ben proves to be a big suc- cess in the movies and returns home to make a personal appearance at the town theatre there. Then, how he wins back his old girl and foils the vil- lair and his gang makes a truly delight ful comedy, and is sure to be enjoyed by botk young and old alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
MEXICAN POLICY DECIDED
Officials Not Yet Ready to Enunciate
 It, However
Rr Associated Press

Washington May 1O.--The adminis- trations policy toward Mexico has been very well determined" it was stated today authoritatively. but off cials are not yet ready to enunciate it.
 The announcement that the adminis- traion's Mexican policy was well de- termined was not indicative of any radical change, it was stated authori- tatively, nor should it be construed to forecast early recognition of the government of Mexico. Recognition of President Obregon will be accorded, it is understood, when he convinces the United States government that Ameri- cans and their interests in Mexico have continuing safeguards.
 In general way, it was indicated, the road to recognition pointed out in a letter former Secretary of State Col by handed to Roberto V. Pesqueira confidential agent of Provisional Pres ident De La Huerta of Mexico. is still the road to be followed That letter followed in character the recommenda- tions of the report made by a Senate subcommittee, of which Secretary Fall was chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
NEITHER SIDE YIELDS

Baltimore, May 10.-Four riotous dem- onstrations by striking marine workers were outstanding incidents in a day de- voted by deep sea organizations of union men and ship operators in Baltimore to preparations for. a prolonged struggle.
 Neither side would yield a hair's s breadth. Every point had been settled, it was said, except that of wages.
 More than 90 men were arrested on va rious charges in connection with the riots. Several negro strike breakers were badly beaten. Some of the rioters were roughly handled, but no one on either side was seriously hurt.
 A determined attempt to storm the GUS toms house in which some 50 negro strike breakers had taken refuge after being attacked the street was made by q crowd of strikers. Lieutenant Davis, in charge of the regular police guard, was struck by a brick when force of 10o strike raiders attempted to rush piers at which the steamer Ceellada was docked. They were swept on the ferry boat by a deluge of water from the fire boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
TRUMPET ISLAND"
 EXCITING PHOTOPLAY
The Caste


 Eve de Morincourt, Marguerite De La Motte.
 Richard Bodell, Wallace Macdonald.
 AiNen Marsh, Hallam Cooley.
 Jacques de Morincourt Joseph Swick- ard. { Henry Caron, Arthur Hoyt.
 And others.
 This highly imaginative and exciting photoplay, Trumpet Island" is prov ing big drawing power at the Galax theatre, being received by audiences that fill the theatre. It is a delight to lovers of the spectacular and action that in cludes one exciting incident afterA an- other, and a real dramatic interest filling out the whole.
 The introductory titles bring out the thought that life is a qu<er thing, two people that should meet and marry and look into each others eyes and then pass on,
 The couple in the story cross each the path of the other on several occa- sions. but each time they go on. Final ly the girl abandoned to fate in mid air. fate decides the question, and she lands. on Trumpet Island. which the rich young man has bought to live a natural life.
 Marguerite de La Motte is dainty and winsome heroine. Mir: Macdonald is a frank and faced hero, who wins the friendship of the spectators imm ediately. Wonderful scenes in mid air and the mad twirling of the air plane as it descends without a pilot are examples of fine photography.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL
 WILL CLOSE FRIDAY

Selma. May 1o.-(Special.) )-Closing ex- ercises for the Dallas County High school at Plantersville will begin Friday eve ning, May 1S and continue through Tues- day night when the graduating address will be made by Prof. T. H. Napier of Livingston Normal college.
 A large class will receive diplomas
 J. L. Moulder, principal of the school. gave out the programme for the exer- cises, which open Friday evening at s o'clock with a play by the students.
 Sunday, May 15, at Il o'clock Dr. Jo- seph Dunglinscn of Selma will preach the commencement sermon
 The annual Reclamation contest and musical will take place Monday night at o'clock and final exercises will be held Tuesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Will Test Highest Court

New Orleans, May 10.-The original Jurisdiction of the United States su- preme court will be invoked tomorrow by the state attorney general in an eff fort to have the recent injunction re- straining the state from interfering in the local street car fare fight re- voked. Assistant Attorney General Luther E. Hall is now in Washington, and will. test the highest court in the nation to vacate, the order issued by Judge Rufus E. Foster in the federal district court here, which restraints the state officials from attempting to se- cure lower street car fare in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
To Submit World Labor Question


 Cincinnati, May 10-The question of whether the American Federation or Labor should continue to withhold its af- flliation with the International Federa- tion of Trade Unions-the European ai- liance of trades unions federations--wili be submitted to the annual convention or the federation to be held in Denver Tn June. This decision was reached here to- day by the executive council of the fed eration, which has already served notice on the International that the American organization cannot become affiliated with it because of its revolutionary policy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
MEETING OF EXCHANGE
 CLUB IS POSTPONED

There will be no meeting of the Ex- change club today, due to the funeral of Mrs James A. Simpson, which will be held from the family residence, 432J Cliff road, this morning at 10:30 o'clock. James A. Simpson, the hus- band of the deceased, was one of the charter members of the club. Members of that organization will act as pail bearers.
 The regular weekly meeting and luncheon of the Exchange club will be held tomorrow at l o'clock at the Southern club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
TWO NEW ARRIVALS
Aunt and Niece Are Born Only 30
 Hosrs Apart

Selma, May 1o.-(Speciall 1.-TWO arrivals ir the McCrary family of Crumptonia are the little girls, aunt and niece, that made their appearance just about 90 hours apart the one on Sunday morning and the other last night. The tiny aunt is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ed McCrary and her name is Kittie Mae and the still tinier niece is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Hatcher and is named Florida Elizabeth, her mother be- ing Miss Elizabeth Gay McCrary before her marriage. Kittie Mae made her ap- pearance at a Selma hospital and Flor ida Elizabeth made hers at her parents home in Crumptonia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
PLAYGROUND ASKED
 FOR MARTIN SCHOOL

Purchase of ground adjoining Martin school Fountain Heights, for use as q playground was requested of the city commission yesterday by delegation ot citizens headed by E. N. Hammill. Ac- tion as soon as possible was asked.
 Commissioner Burruss moved that the commission meet this afternoon at 5 o'clock to hear the facts in the case. This was too soon for the delegation, however, and motion by Commissioner Hornady that a meeting be held next Wednesday afternoon at o'clock finally prevailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
DANCES POPULAR AT
 EDGEWOOD PARK

After. .entertaining one Of the largest dance crowds of the season al Dream : land dance pavilion Tuesday night the Edgewood park management has planned another great dance for Thursday night.
 "Our place has become so popular that I may have to start four dances each week pretty soon," said Manager Hugh Hill, but for this week we will cling to the thrice-a-week idea From the way the crowds have been flock dances, it looks to me like we will pass our last seasons crowd record long before July+4 arrives"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS
1.-THE MISLEADING LADY"
 AT THE MAJESTIC
ny EsTELLE BETHEA HALE


 Sidney Parker, James Cooper.
 Amy Foster, Helen Scott.
 Helen Steele Lillian Pickert.
 Stephen Weatherby Jimmie dc For rest.
 Jack Craigg, Ralph w. Chambers.
 Henry Tracey Jack Motte.
 "Boney," Clint J. Dodson and others. Short but sweet. There are only three acts in "The Misleading Lady and the play ends within about two hours, but all of the two hours is filled to the brim with. entertainment. and there is no time lost between though change in scenery is made for each act.
 Here is a play that is certainly some thing different It isn't what might be termed screaming comedy, it is really too interesting in a romantic and ad- venturous sense to call out hilarous laughter. Still there are number, quite a number of scenes that are just as comical as possible. For in- stance the escaped 1unatic, enacted by Clint ]. Dodson, is a laugh every time he puts his foot on the stage or peeps out of the little attic window where he is hiding. Some fun is also had at the expense of Stephens Weatherby, the sissy acted by Jimmie de Forrest.
 Miss Lillian Pickert is quite en- gazing as the cruel little flirt who makes Jack Craig propose on wager. Ralph Chambers plays the difficult role of the cave man with grea. delicacy and tact. The whole company is noticeably easy in their various roles, the strain that is felt in many plays being entirely absent in this.
 The Misleading Lady will run the entire week. Madame X' will be the play for next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
Grand Master to Visit Selma

Selma, May 10.-(Special)-L. Buell., grand master of the Odd Fellows of Ala bama, will visit Selma Tuesday, May r, as the guest of the Odd Fellows of this city. Special degree work will be car ried out and entertainment will be pre- pared for the large number of men of the Odd Fellows fraternity who are ex- pected to be present at the night meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
SITUATION UNCHANGED

New Orleans, May 1o.--Today passed without incident in the marine strike at this port. The heavy police and private guard maintained on the waterfront for the past several days was continued and no efforts were made by the strikers to interfere with the officers. No Amerl- can ships sailed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
To Take Up Tincher Bill 

Washington, May 1O.-The Tincher' bill to regulate trading in futures on grain and cotton exchanges will be taken up by the House tomorrow. Representative Mondell, the republican leader, announced before adjournment tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
KEWPIE DANCE AT
 WEST LAKE PARK

Tonight is the Kewpie dance at West Lake park. For those who have not attended one of these Wednesday night affairs, a little explanation might be Interesting. The Kewpie dance is a spotlight affair. The big dancing pavilion out at West Lake is marked off into squares and numbered. When the dance is over, every couple stands until the numbers they are standing on is checked up Those on the proper numbers receive attractive Kewpie dolls. Every night chicken dinners are being served, and the telephone number for reservations is Bessemer 9138.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
-----------------'-----777-7fS - . Shin Raids Continued

Mobile, May 10.-Raids on vessels en- tering Mobile from foreign ports is be- ing continued by the forces of the sheriff and resulted today in IS cases or prohibited liquors being seized on the Munson steamer Tuscan from Cuban ranrfS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

If the Athletics get so they have the same ideas about baseball for seven days in succession, they are likely to berth in the first division. They play the game with a hide and seek, n-and- cut accompaniment that may give va riety, but also arouses cussanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
AT THE LYRIC

Charles Olcott and Miss Mary Ann, in a song and comedy act are the headline attraction at the Lyric for the first half of this week, The songs used in the act were all written by Mir Olcctt. Beth Challis and Eddie Lambert are offering a comedy and dance act called There You Are" Emile Subers, black-face CO., median, and billed as the Georgia Boy" is another outstanding hit of the show Frank Shields does a novelty act in an interesting manner and the programme is completed with an acrobatc act called Treat Elm Rough"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11
HINTS AND RINGLES

Each winning club in the lnterna- tional league on a recent trip made exactly eight runs. Four games were played. No trace of like record can be found in any league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

k Griffith of Brooklyn can't make as many home runs as Ruth, but he man ages to tie and win games with his. "They're for utility, not for ornament, Griffith saws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

The Pittsburgs were within one out of ten successive victories. A com bination of R. F D--not rural free delivery-but Roush, Fonseca and Dun can beat them out of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

| What ball players Speaker had not taken from Alabama Ty Cobb has signed. If they keep on, it will be known as the American league of Ala bana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-11

Jimmy Austin of the Browns served all clubs with which he was connected honestly, and 1t is tough to have an arm broken at the twilight of his career. perhaps retiring him perma- nently.
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