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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
RETAIL GROCERS
 ENTERTAINED BY
 BAKERY COMPANY
Noted Speakers At Annual Dinner of Local AsSoCia- ton Urge Cooperation.
 300 Present

The annual dinner and meeting of the Birmingham Retail Grocers' and Butchers association was held last night at the Highlands plant of the American Bakeries company, with more than 300 in attendance. As the guests of the A. B. c. people, the dealers enjoyed an excellent dinner, with all kinds of entertainment and music, the dinner being prepared principally from the products manu- factured by them.
 R. c. Thompson, manager of the company, gave an address of vel come. which was followed by a rising vote of thanks by the entire body of grocers for the eourtesies shown them.
 L. E. Rodger, secretary of the com pany, gave an interesting talk on the growth of the company which began in Birmingham 20 years ago al the location of the Highland plant, and congratulated the grocers on their organization and the opportunities which it offered members, after which he turned the meeting over to Paul H. Shropshire, president of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association.
 Expressed Appreciation President Shropshire expressed his appreciation of the cooperation giv- en the organization by the bakery .. company, and introduced Samuel l.. Earle, president of the Birmingham Wholesale Grocers' association.
 Mir. Earle made a brief, but very interesting talk emphasizing the necessity of rapid turnover of stock of both the wholesaler and retailer. He stated that the wholesale grocers were ready and anxious to cooperate with the retailers and extended the most cordial and hearty good wishes of their organization.
 James Whitcomb, secretary of the Alabama Wholesale Grocers' asso- statistics on the activities of the in which he emphasized the saving to the retailer by careful buying instead of buying Deals" and in large quan- titles, therefore overstoeking himself and retarding turnover.
 Sounded Keynote
 W. M. Howe, former National or ganizer of the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States. who was the principal speaker for the evening, sounded the keynote of organization and cooperation, from his experiences as retail gro- cer in Kansas City for II years and later as organizer for the national organization.
 He called attention to the necessity of the retail grocers getting together in organization exchanging ideas, and seeking the advanced methods of modern merchandising in order to meet the changed conditions. Follow ing his instructive talk several non members Iflent Joined the associa- tion.
 In conclusion a vote of thanks was extended the speakers and officials of the company for the splendid talks and entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
MINOR HIGH SCHOOL FORMALLY OPENED
Handsome School Building Will Serve Several
 Communities

large crowd was present at the dedication exercises of the new Minor High school held yesterday at the school, which is located between Ems ley and Mulga. The program opened at 1o:30 o'clock and invocation was pronounced by the Rev. MT. Mc- Hughes. Dr. K. N. Matthews, pre- siding Elder of the Bessemer district, made a most forceful speech, and complimented the citizens of this community upon securing such a splendid school.
 J. D. Moore. president of the county school board, addressed the large au- dlence as did J. w. Minor, after whom the school was named. A musical program was rendered and followed by a number of athletic events which were staged by the pupils of the school. At the noon hour a barbecue dinner was served.
 The afternoon session was called to order at o'clock and the princi- pal speaker was Miss Mary Woodruff, state director of school and commu- nltY Detterment. tuner speakers were Rev. Nolan, I. B. Salter. presi- dent of the board of trustees; Mrs. Hambaugh, president of the Parent Teachers association, R. G. Hewitt. chief clerk; E. B. Erwin, assistant | superintendent. Dr. N. R. Baker, superintendent of schools; Mrs. J. E. Aird of Birmingham, former county president, and others.
 This school building Is one of the handsomest rural schools in this dis trict, and in connection with the building is a home for the teachers, equipped in every detail for house. keeping, as well as having all mod ern conveniences. J. W. Minor made a donation of s200 in cash. and a number of books for the library.
 The new school has a corps of splendid teachers composed of Pro- lessor W. C. Petty and five assist ants. It will accommodate the children from Crumley's chapel. Me Donald chapel. Mulga, and fhe other outlying communities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
T|DMORE CASE ID
 COME UP TODAY
Prohibition Officers Charged With Killing BIount Far
 mer Face Trial

The trial of the three former fed eral prohibition officers and a for mer Birmingham policeman, who are charged with killing Curtis Tidmore, Oneonta farmer, last October as he was driving to the city with a load of vegetables. Is set for this morning at o'clock in the United States dis trict court, Judge W. I. Grubb presid- ing.
 Former Prohibition Officers W. F. Eubanks, W. M. Dews and T. c. Dews, IT,, and former city policeman, J. B. Thompson, were called to face the charged 30 days ago. but on account of the non appearance of T. c. Dews Jr., whom the defendants attorney stated was confined to Jail in Sa- vannah, the trial was passed. Dews' bond was declared forfeited by the court.
 Judge B. M. Allen will have charge of the prosecution. and will be as- sisted by Joseph R. Tate, county so- hcitor; John Morrow. assistant coun- ty solicitor, and the law firm of Ward. Nash & Finlay of Oneonta. Charles B. Kennamer, United States attorney; Jim c. Smith, assistant dis ' trict attorney, and Ralph Quinn will represent the defendants.
 Although no record as to the ar- rival of T. c. Dews, Jr., had been made by court officials, 1t is under stood that he is in the city and will appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
RESERVE OFFICERS
 TRAINING CORPS
High School Students to Spend Holiday Recess at
 Camp Andrews

During the holiday recess of the high schools. from noon Thursday April IS. to Monday, April r, about 100 boys of the Unit will enjoy the holiday at Camp Andrews.
 Through the courtesy of the local scout commissioners, the R. o. T. c camp will be held at Camp Andrews Tents, cots and kitchen equipage has been loaned by the national guard and all that each boy will be re- quired to bring is his own blankets
 For those students who desire to contribute, a general mess will be established. The cost of this will not exceed 75 cents per day. Those not caring to join the mess will provide their own subsistence Proper facii- ities will be provided so each boy can cook his own meas if he does not join the mess.
 Tents, cots and bedding will be sent to camp on Wednesday, April 12. Students who expect to attend the camp will be required to have their bedding at the R. o. T. c. ar mory Central High school, Avenue F, by noon. Wednesday, April 2.
 The camp is being planned with the full approval of the superintendent, Dr. C. B. Glenn. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard the boys who will attend this camp. Col. R. M. Nolan, who is in charge of the unit of the R. O. T. C., will be in personal charge of the camp. and will have the two commissioned offi- cers and non commissioned officers on duty with the unit to assist him in making the camp a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BANQUET TONIGHT
Southern Club Scene of Gen. tenniaI CeIebration-En-
 joyabIe Program

Alumni of the University of Ala bama will gather tonight at o'clock at the Southern club to ceteprate the centennial anniversary of the first meeting of the first board of trus- tees. Judge W. ". Brandon, Dr. F. P. Claxton and Coach Charles A. Bernier will be the speakers.
 The meeting Is purely to celebrate the centennial and no drives will be launched sor money requested. A program of music and entertainment by alumni talent has been arranged. All those wishing to attend should get in touch with Eugene H. Hawk ins, First National bank building phone Main 12s9 and secure tickets by noon today.
 Similar banquets are being held in other parts of the state. Dr. George H. Denny, president of the university. will be the principal speaker at the meeting to be held tonight in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
AROUND THE "HAM''
Wide Omen.
Fly HENRY VANCE


 Harry Bloom says Pensacola is as wide open as Jess Willard's paw at Toledo. Harry Is just back from the Florida city. Ac- cordlng to Harry they sell you Scotch, Irish or Canadian Club at S7 q quart. Whisky down there seems to be cheaper than wrapping paper. After you have made your purchase of one, two or three quarts you march down the sidewalks with the young distillery under your arm, It isn't even wrapped up. But nobody questions you.
 If one man has seven or eight quarts the cop would probably hold him on suspicion, thinking maybe he stole 1t.
 Gordon Hickman is responsible for the report that there are more fishermen in Jefferson county now than at any time in the county's history. They're getting reel pleasure out at Purdy, too, according to Gordon. where the fish are biting fine, 
 A Plant in the Audience
 Sam Plant kicks in with the following:
 Dear Ham: I was down at the Terminal station the other day when an old negro walked up to buy a ticket. Fumbling in his pockets for the wherewithal, he happened to glace at the clock on the wall. His eyes rolled. Apparently 1t was much later than he thought. Boss" he said to the agent, lis thaat clock right up there?'
 The agent showed him ticket and replied: Yep, and it's been right up there ever since this sta- tion was built"
 Due to cosmetics we see many well-red women these days.
 Nobody believes Al Fennei's yarn about knowing Birming- ham girl who is so modest that she won't even play poker with a stripped deck.
 Mary Cranston, the girl who was given the prize for having the most beautiful legs in Amer lea is to be at a local play house soon. Looking at a picture of Mary's lumbs from this ankle, in my opinion the judges were right.
 
 Jimmy Clemo says he's so nervous he has to put sootmhing syrup on his hot cakes.
 Wonder if dear old Bawston is a Jelly bean town, too?
 The marrying parson says his ebest record Is 12 knots an hour. Looks like Birmingham has be- come a flogging camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
POTASH INDUSTRY HURT BY FOREIGN
 COMPETITION, SAID
Visiting Chemists Guests To- night At Banquet, At Which E. W. Barrett Will Discuss
 NeWSprint Manufacture

Simultaneous sessions of various divisional branches of the Ameri- iean Chemical society were held in the main auditorium of the Tutwiler hotel, Southern club and First Meth odist church yesterday and many phases of the chemical industry em- bracing every conceivable branch of the art were discussed in various papers by nationally renowned au- thorities.
 Todays program calls for continua- tien of divisional meetings through out the day at the Tutwiler hotel and the Southern club with a chairman and secretary conference at o'clock at the hotel headquarters.
 The evening program will be an entertainment feature in the form of a banquet in honor of the visitini chemists at which E. w. Barrett, Edi- tor of The Birmingham Age Herald will talk on the manufacturing pro- cess evolved in milling commercial newsprint W hich will be the principal address of the evening.
 Foreign competition necessitating a protective tariff to maintain the American potash industry was urged by R. Morris Shreve, consulting chemist of New York, addressing the convention.
 America consumed approximately 250,00o tons of potash before the war. the speaker declared, which is 90 per cent of the world output, but since, owing to foreign competition the American industry has been se- riously hindered and manufacture decreased to 5000 tons for the past year.
 Under the plan outlined by MT Shreve, the convention would recon mend the imposition of a tariff on potash to foster the industry and save it from certain death because of competition.
 Dr. N. J. Lewis, inventor of Lew isite," declared by ordnance officials to be the most deadly gas poison used in the World war, described an other process of his own for devel- oping the gas into life-saving quail ities instead of destruction.
 Arsenic, organically combined" pr. Lewis said, lis just as interest Ing in peace as in war. While it served as the basis of several deadly war gases. it also has served as the basis of the only great remedy for syphilis, namely salvorsan."
 The war genius was notified yes terday that the United States healtl department had been successful in obtaining an appropriation of S1S,0Od for the application of the principles which he has developed in this re- search work.
 Other interesting discussions dealt with the chemical process of baking end the nutrative value of yeast grown in vitamine-free media, and food facts, fancies and follies dis cussed by experts in their several 1tneq
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
TWO NEW TRAINS ON SEABOARDL LINE
Retail Merchants Also Pleased With Better Schedules
 Announced

Effective April 16 Seaboard Air Line will put on two new trains designated for more convenient schedule in and out of Birmingham and will make other train schedule changes believed to be adapted to the needs and desires of the citizens of Birmingham and it's merchants.
 Announcement of the new trains and new schedules was made yester- day by General Passenger Agent H E. Pleasants and Assistant General Passenger Agent Fred Geisller. who came here from Atlanta to impart the information to the retail mer- chants division of the Chamber of Commerce and specifically to Sol Ca heen, chairman of the transportatfon committee.
 The two new trains will be known as Nos. 22 and 23. No. 22 will leave Birmingham at in the morning for Jacksonville and way stations, arriv- ing at Jacksonville at 1.35 in the afternoon. No. 23 from Jacksonville will arrive in Birmingham at 5:45 in the afternoon. This schedule will be good for travelling men desiring to make the territory between here and Jacksonville.
 No. for New York, cannon ball. will leave Birmingham at 5:45 in the morning, carrying sleeper and diner. It will make all connections at Att lanta for Augusta, Charleston, Will minston and other Carolina points. and No. 12 for New York will leave at l o'clock in the afternoon, carry ing observation parlor car and will make connections at Atlanta as No 6. It will work the local stations.
 No. will leave Birmingham for Atlanta at midnight Sleeper and day coaches will both be open at g o'clock in the evening for passen- gers who wish to rest before leav- ing time. This train will work the way stations
 No. 5, fast train from New York, will arrive here at 11:O5 in the eve ming. No. from Atlanta, which makes all stops. will arrive at in the morning. No. Il from New York will arrive at 140 in the afternoon making all stops.
 This combination of trains is such that parties wishing to come to Bir- mingham to trade and remain over for the theatre or other entertain ments at nights, can do so and leave CT the midnight train. but they may take either sleeper or get in the day coaches any time after o'clock
 c. l.. Bum, manager of the cham Ter. and Mir. Caheens committee. have been asking for these changes and the new trains for some time and were congratulating the retail merchants division yesterday on hay ing been successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
EUents of Today
 in Birmingham

Real Estate exchange board lunch - con. o'clock, Tutwiler. Retail Credit Mems lucheon at o'clock, Southern club.
 Alumni of University meeting at 8 o'clock, Southern club. American Chemical society meets at 9 o'clock, TutwiIer.
 ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre-'The Un1oved Wife, (matinee and night). Lyrfc-Keith vaudeville and pie tureA.
 Loew's Bijou--vaudevfIle and pie lures.
 Alcazar-"A Virgin Paradise" StrRnd--WalIace Reid in, 'erhe World ChanpiOn-"
 Trianon-PriscilIa Dean in "COn- flict."
 Five Points Theatre--Jack Hoxie in "CycIono Bliss"
 Galax-''Way Down East" RiaItO-Gouverner Morris "The Penalty"
 Royal-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon-seriaI drama and comedy. Princess-Serial drama and comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
MARCH WAS LIVE MONTH IN MANY
 INDUSTRIAL LINES
Chamber of Commerce Re- ports Leading Events of Past Thirty Days
 In This City

Chamber of Commerce was busy Tn month of March. it's report for that month showing a variety of activi- ties, principal among which was completion of the organization of the Retail Merchants division of the chamber. with representatives from the various lines of the retail trades.
 The chamber entertained Sebastian Sampaio. Brazilian envoy. who came to interest Birmingham in the Brazil Han centennial exposition this fall, and Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern railway. who talked railroad conditions and business prospects to the directors.
 Delegates to the state clothiers convention were entertained and so were the diplomats who came to Bir- mingham to attend the Gorgas fund meeting.
 Chamber, through Traffic Bureau, sent General Manager Bum to New Orleans to help present plea of War rior river for joint through rates with rail carriers.
 The chamber took in PC new mem bers. The grain department in spected 300 cars of grain and the Merchants and Manufacturers di- vision refunded S100 in fares to out of-town merchants purchasing from them.
 The chamber reports important items in industrial progress as fol- lows:
 Industrial Progress Capital invested in new and old l
 Four hundred and forty -four build ing permits, calling for s64S,744 of construction.
 March bank clearings reached sSf.- | 326,000, an increase of nearly st3,- l 900 00O over March, 1921. Alice furnace, No. 9. at Ensley and a third Woodward furnace blown in.
 Tennessee Coal and Iron company | steel division goes to 100 per cent. Coal production goes to 300, 900 tons week. compared with 220, O00 at first of year.
 Steel Records Broken Records broken at steel mills of Tennessee Coal and Iron company at Bnslcy in March. ingot mill produc- ing 96.OO0 tons of ingots. blooming mill blooming 75,00O tons of ingots and rail mill rolling 46,000 tons of rails. All are new high records.
 Silver Department store opens. Schilecchi Bros, Bessemer, open $100,000 plant. Birmingham Paper company about completes $100,000 carton works.
 New Buildings
 Birmingham Trust and Savings banks new home about ready to open. The s1 000, 900 Masonic temple assuming form. Phillips $1,0o0,000 High school under way
 Birmingham Water Works company increased capital by $500. .000 and will spend that much in new improve ments now under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
PLANS FOR ILLITERACY CONFERENCE MADE BY
 LOCAL COMMITTEE


 Plans for the illiteracy conference of the southern sta es, to be held next week In Birmingham, were complet- ed at meeting of the local commit tee held yesterday afternoon The conference will be held under the auspices of the illiteracy commission of the Nat ,nal Education associa- tion.
 The meetings y.ll be held at the First Methodist church Sunday school annex on April II and 12 The fol- lowing states will participate: Ala bama. Arkansas. Florida. Georgia Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten nessee. Texas and Virginia. The public is invited to attend
 The local committee is composed of Mrs. W. J. Yielding. chairman Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. Paul Taylor Mrs. A. A. Adams. Fraser Banks. , C. Carmichael. Dr. N. R. Baker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
APPEAL AGAINST TAX ASSESSMENT
 IS HEARD BY BOARD

Hearing in the appeal of the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company gan yesterday before the board of revenue will be continued today. The company claims that the s80o,00O val uation placed by the state tax com mission on it's property is s1oo,o0o too high.
 Evidence before the board yester- day was being presented by James B. Dryer, chairman Of the board of tax adJusters. and Judge R. B. Watts, counsel for the coal company. The board of revenue has the power to raise or lower the assessment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
BELLIGERENT NEGRO FALLS UNDER RABLOW
 WELDED BY WOMAN

Will August. negro, was instantly killed yesterday morning about $50 o'clock, when he was struck over tne head with an ax by Mandy Heard, negress, at the woman's home, 32 steel plant quarters.
 According to officers, August en- tered the home of the Heard woman. about 8 o'clock, and following an argument between the two, August Is alleged to have chased his assailant about the home with knife. when she grabbed an ax and struck him over the head.
 The woman gave herself up imme- diately to the officers, but was later released pending an investigation by Coroner Russum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06

by Auburn men with the Alabama Power company. Four thousand dol lars of this was paid in cash.
 Pledge cards were passed among the men and each requested to sign the amount he felt able to give. Ap- proximately S4500 was pledged.
 Among the other speakers who made short addresses during the eve ming were: l. Pittman, William Lacy, Bill Streit Dr. George Harrison, Will lliam l.. White and W. K. Terry.
 Continued success is reported by teams of the alumni and volunteers who are now conducting the eanva ss in Greater Birmingham in behalf cf the Greater Auburn Semi Centennial campaign
 Although the larger number of subscriptions come from men and women in moderate circumstances. quite few good sized subscriptions are also being received, and among those reported Wednesday by ". Carson Adams. city chairman, were the following:
 Adams, Rowe & Norman, $500; Morris Bush and Horace Hammond. $500; J. B. Adams, S250; Murray Brown, s250; Frank Nelson, Jr., s250; John H. Edmondson. S250; c. W. Fostell. s250; Otto Marx, s250: Joel F. Webb. $250; II. B. Abernathy. s200; William L. White S200: The Foxboro company. s175; Fies & Sons, $50; Jonathan Haralson, $50; P. Y. Whitman, st00; William D. Jelks. sl00; K. A. Conville, s100: A. Gibson, $l00; Educational Exchange company. s100; Duncan Nolan. s100; l. M. CruIa, sl00; D. NJ. Stevens, s100; A. T. Feister. Jr., s1oe; Mrs. Evelyn Feis- ter, S100.
 The moving picture showing the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and all the various departments in ac- ton" was shown Wednesday at the Gary theatre at Fairfield and today is scheduled to be shown at he Franklin at Ensley and Friday at the Rialto in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-06
-------s------ DRAMA LEAGUE TO ELECT OFFICERS TODAY

Annual meeting and election of of- ficers and board of directors of the Birmingham Drama league will be held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Southern club. Mrs. John R. Hornady. president, will preside An nual reports will be made and other business transacted.
 After the business session. P. P Burns of Howard college. will give sketch of' Theodore H Banks, writer of lyric poems. and poems of the drama. He will also read Banks latest tragedy. The Altar Candle
 MT Banks is postgraduate ot Yale and entered the World war as naval ensign and as such paroled 600 miles of Chinese waters.