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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
GUNSTER IS GIVEN
 GREAT RECEPTION.
Capacity Audience Greets Noted Tenor and Mrs.
 CoCkel- -GuSSen

Literally singing his way into the hearts of his audience, Frederick Gunster. famous American tenor, last night completely captivated his hear CTS by his rendition and own interpre- tations of popular ballads and classi- cal offerings at the Jefferson.
 MT. Gunster appeared under the presentation of the Woman's Organi- ration of the Independent Presby terian church. He was ably sup ported by plano accompa niment of Mrs Edna Cooke -Gussen of Birming- ham, musician of note and accom- plishment and well known to local concert devotees
 Ma Maison," by Felix Fourdain, was perhaps the most characteristic of MT. Gunster's program, a rendition in French and sung for the 6rst time before any American audience. Other favorites of the noted tenor include Alteration" by Burleigh, heard also for the first time last night, and "Volga Boatmen's Song" & beautiful and tuneful folk song adapted by Edward Bromberg. This number with "Leetle Bateese" and the Great Awakening" favorites with his audience on other occasions, proved popular at this engagement
 Freuerlck NrunSter IS dn dTtiSl WhO puts feeling and pathos In his work and those who have been heard to comment on his expression agree that he perhaps lends more toward interpretation to his songs by ex- pression than most American singers, resulting in a clear and definite de- livery. Then, too. his accent ana pronunciation are two important fac- ulties, and to say that he uses these accomplishments to perfection does not pay him sufficient tribute.
 A capacity audience greeted both artists and although the program was indeed lengthy, repeated encores m creased the numbers, and both MT Gunster' and Mrs. Kockel-Gussen completed their engagement with complete satisfaction in the knowl- edge that their audience was well pleased with the superb entertain ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MANAGER JAMES OF .LOEW'S PROMOTED
Local Man to Represent LoeW Interest in Southeast
 ern Circuit

Although source of regret to his many friends because of his removal to another city. the same friends were congratulating Thomas NJ James, manager of Loew's Bijou, yes- terday upon his promotion in the theatrical world.
 MT. James, who has managed the local playhouse for the past two years, goes to Atlanta, where he will manage the entire southeastern cir cult of the Loew interests. acting in the capacity as the highest authority for the theatrical circuit he repre- sents in the south.
 E. A. Schiller, whom Mir. James suc- ceeds, was promoted to general rep resentative of the company, and with the appointment of Mr. James, an- other former manage rof the Lowe theatre here Is promoted in the per son of L. H. Keene, who goes with MT. Schiller to New York as his as sistant
 Mir. James Is a shriner and a Xii wanian and was actively engaged in the civic life of the city During his management of the local playhouse he has brought 1t to be regarded as one of the most popular institutions for clean amusement in Birmingham. Mir. and Mrs. James will leave for At lanta Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS
REAL GLASS TO LYRIC
 BILL FOR THE LAST HALF
ny EsTELLE BETHEA HALE

One of the all-around best yaude- vile bills of this seasons is that of fered by the Lyric for this last half of the week with Fred V. Bowers in his brilliant song review headlining. and every act tip-top of its kind. The show is predomnated by music and song, but there Is Infinite va riety in the acts.
 Mir. Bowers New Big Song Re- view" is one of the most elaborate song and dance acts imaginable He Is assisted by three very pretty girls all of whom possess good voices and who all make several changes in stunning costumes. Another assist ant is a graceful man dancer. MT. Bowers not only takes a fine per sonsl part in the act, but does the presentation of the changes in song, dance and scenios most gracefully. The audience gave the act unstinted approval.
 The wonderful personalities of the two song entertainers, Horace Wright and Irene Deitrich combined with excellent voices put their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MADAME PAVLOWA
 AND BALLET RUSSE
World Renowned Artist Will Come to the Jefferson for
 One Night Only

"The art of dancing is as old as the world and more than any other human expression. has been the in dex for the high or low water mark of country's civilization, it's moral and mental fiber" Is the belief of Anna Pavlowa, the ineomparable dancer, expressed in a recent inter view. Madame Pavlowa. after new trlumphs in Paris, London and New York. will appear at the Jefferson theatre for the night of Wednesday February Is. only, with her ballet russe. comprising almost 100 mem- bers and a symphony orchestra.
 Mime. Pavlowa agrees with Fokine that whenever a nation has highly developed dances, the people are beautiful. not only in body and ease of movement, but in a spiritual way
 "It Is not surprising that beauti- full dancing should have a spiritual effect, when one remembers that the Russian ballet had it's origin in re- ligicn," explains Pavlowa. Several hundred years ago the reigning ruler of Russia conceived the idea that religious rites could be visualized by dancing, and thus be better i'm pressed upon congregations, so he sent abroad for some of the best tsrpsichorean artists obtainable and established them at his capital. But In time students of the dance began to adapt it to other purposes, and finally the present Russian ballet came into being"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
MORGAN HELD ON CHARGE OF MURDER

James c. Morgan, clerk at the Ala bama Great Southern railroad store room, is being held in the county jail without bond following his ar rest by deputies from the sherifis s office on an indictment charging him with the murder of Sam Feagin.
 Feagin was shot to death in Sew cnth alley, near Seventeenth street, north, several weeks ago. Morgan is said to have used the garage in the alley near which Feagin was shot. On the night of the killing Morgan is said to have gone to the vicinity of the garage with another man and to have waited there.
 IL Is believed by county officials thar Feagin was killed by mistake in the belief that he was somebody else. Morgan. it is claimed, shot Feagin in the dark not knowing who he was Following hls arrest Nor gan declined to comment on the af fair. Ar indictment formally charg- ing Morgan with Feagin's murder was returned by the grand jury at it's recent session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
POLICE MARK TIME
 IN MURDER CASE
Two Suspects Held in Jail for investigation by the
 Grand Jury

Investigation of the Loreno ax assault Is closed so far as the police department is concerned, was the statement issued last night by Chief of Police Fred McDuff. No further steps will be taken in connection with the case" said the chief, "un- less something unusual turns up."
 The statement of Chief McDuff fol- lows close upon the release of Dan Penick who was turned loose We'd nesday afternoon when Loreno failed to identify him as his assailant.
 Tom Gardner, previously identified by the Italian as the man who struck him, is being held in the county jail, together with Mute Avery, who is also believed to be connected with the crime. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and are being held in the county Jail un- der $5,000 bond each.
 It is expected that the grand jury will make investigation of the charges against Gardner and Avery at it's next meting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
Anderson May Secure Election of Senator
 Calder of New York

Washington, February s.-(Spe- cial .)-Senator Calder of New York, having been termed liar by William H. Anderson, state superintendent of the Anti Saloon league of New York, ss on the eve of a campaign for re- election. receiving the congratula- tions of his republican associates.
 They feel that the opposition of Anderson in New York will insure Calder's reelection. Previously, It had looked blue for him.
 Senator Calder published letter In which he said that men he had recommended for appointment as pro- hibition officers in New York had also been recommended by Anderson. Anderson had previously termed such men convicts and bootleggers.
 So he replied to the Calder letter and sent his reply to Washington correspondents, as follows: ''The above is an unvarnished falsehood. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
SWANEY ACQUITTED
Bachelor Goes to Trial on Charge of
 Killing Fred Beckham

Verdict of not guilty was rendered by a jury yesterday in Judge H. ?. Heflin's division of criminal court in the case of Andrew J. Swaney, charged with burglary of railroad car. The, jury was out about five minutes before rendering it's verdict of acquitaal.
 Smith Bachelor was placed on trial yesterday afternoon before Judge Heflin and a jury on charges of murder in the second degree for the alleged killing of Fred Beclhan. Both men were stage hands at the Jefferson theatre and it is charged by the state that Bachelor broke Beckhams neck in tussle in the alley leading to the stage door. A phy ysician and Coroner J. D. Russum both testified that the neck of the deceased was broken. The defense contends that Beckham died of heart failure induced by his exertions in westling with the defendant.
 In Judge William F. Forts division Eugene Smith, negro, was placed on trial on charges of manslaughter. It is alleged the negro ran over John Nalbach at Avenue F and Twelfth street, south, several. months ago, in- flicting fatal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
FINE BILL AT LOEW'S DTrASEs AITDIENCE

Five acts of the usual high char acter Loews vaudeville together with an exceptionally strong feature pie ture hold the boards at the Bijou theatre for the last three days of the week beginning yesterday.
 Judging by the generous applause of the audience Monte and Lyons in a nonsensical skit in which they lm- personate two newly arrived Italians should be given first place on tho bill. They got off some good humor and gave some excellent instrumental accompanlments on the guitar and the mandolin.
 The Rose revue with James, Ander- son and King, two attractive girls and a man. run Monte and Lyons a close race for the first place on the bill. Several new dances were in- troduced by the trio and their vo- cal numbers were all good. Appro- priate settings and pretty costumes added considerably to the act.
 An animal act of unusual merit in which a number of pigs are put through some very good stunts. opened the bill under the title of "Fred's Pigs in Fun on the Farm" l" The act received generous applause.
 It was followed by the team of Curry and Graham in which some clever Irish and Scotch song numbers the bill, entitled Honey Moon Inn," contained a number of good features.
 The performance concluded with the usual weekly news review and the feature picture. Possession adapted to the screen from the novel "Phroso," by Sir Anthony Hope an unusually strong picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
WHITE ANNOUNCES
Will Make Race for the State
 Legislature

Formal announcement of his can didacy for the legislature subject to the action of the democratic primary. August 8. was made yesterday by William l.. White.
 In announcing his candidacy MT. White states that he is doing con- siderable research work in regard to the different forms of municipal government in use in the larger cities of the United States with a view of deciding which form is the most practical and beneficial. He finds. he states, that there are objections to all forms including the aldermanic, commission and general manager forms.
 His candidacy for the position of city commissioner in the last muni- cipal campaign, he says. convinced him that there are some needed changes in the commission form as used in Birmingham that must be brought about in order to cope with new conditions and the progressive times. He says he may center his interest and attention In this direc- ton and help bring about the proper changes.
 Other problems which he declares need the attention of the legislature and for which he stands are: Educa- tion, prison reforms. agriculture, re- forestation of timber lands, addi- tional food laws and taxation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
PROMINENT WOMAN
 OF EUFAULA DIES

Eufaula, February s.-(special )--- Mrs. Dessie Ray Ward, wife Of Roo- ert Ward. died Tuesday at local in- firmary, following serious opera tion a week ago.
 The funeral was held from the res .idence of her mother Mrs. R, Ray, on Washington street, Wednesday morn ing, the service being conducted by Rev. I. W. Chalker, and her personal friend. Rev. J. D. McPharl paving beautiful tribute to her. Other mn isters present were: Rev. " Il. Ierr' Rev c. M. Murray and Rev. C- h. Motley.
 The body was inferred in the Ward family lot, the grave being covered by profusion of floral offerings. Besides her young husband she is sur vived by baby daughter. Mildren, one year old, her mother, and one sister Mrs. Eugene Barlar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
Formal Investigation
 Of Killing of Smith

Formal investigation into tho kill ing of William Briggs. negro, by po- lice and deputy sheriffs after the ne- gro had fatally wounded Deputy Sheriff R. E. Smith while the of- ficer had him in charge after he and Deputy J. F. Dowis had served warrant on Briggs for the alleged murder of William Bartlett will be held by Coroner J. D. Russum this morning.
 At the same time the coroner will inquire into the killing of Bartlett by Briggs. large number of wit nesses have been summoned to tes- tify in the case, including all of the officers who participated in the gun battle in which the negro was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
BUSINESS SHOW ID
 BE HELD HERE SOON
Unique Plan for Exposition of Office Equipment
 Completed

An exposition of everything new in office equipment, supplies and la Dor saving devices will be the oppor- tunity offered Birmingham business folk at the business show to be held at Dewberry & Montgomery Station cry company. 2O14 First avenue, tor three days, February %, 24 and 25.
 Already approximately 16 Birming- ham firms have made entrance reser- vations and many new devices and appliances will be shown in this show for the first time.
 The first Hopkins model of the Burroughs adding machine used in the south will be exhibited, also the electric "Iine-a time" machine for holding copy, especially Illuminated with violets rays designed for typists and stenogrsphers in dark rooms. Another interesting exhibit will be the Hoover letter service automatic typewriter.
 Alex Patterson, who has charge of the show, stated yesterday that the exposition will probably be an annual affair.
 Friday and Saturday the store will be open late in the evenings for the of those who cannot attend during the day.
 Among those who will be repre- sented are Ault & Wiborg company, Monroe Calculating Machine com pany, The Dictaphone company, Remington Typewriter company, Todd ProtectoEraph company, The Addressograph company. Felt & Tar rants company, Line Anime com pany. eerless Key company, Bur roughs Adding Machine company, Royal Typewriter company, Hoover Letter Service company, Beaumont Advertisement company, Stationers Loose Leaf company and the Hoover Letter Service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10

T deny the moral, az well as the legal right of any city government to go so far as to say to it's citizens and it's people that certain citizens can enjoy certain pleasures and privi- leges but those of another kind who are just as honorable and upright cannot enjoy these things. The good citizens of Birmingham will not ap- prove or indorse whether they belong to clubs or organizations or not, the spending of s1S,OO0 of the peoples money in building a public dancing pavilion at East Lake, and that dancing pavilion only to be used by people who belong to clubs and or ganizations.
 "It has been pointed out to me that labor organizations could hold as many dances as they wanted at Pershing pier They are not asking that Pershing pier be merely opened to the right of union men and women to enjoy the pleasure and privilege of dancing at Pershing pier.
 They are against any policy of making flesh of one and fowl of the other. It is impracticab1e for labor organizations, or any other organiza- tion or club to promote and sponsor dancing a East Lake park.
 Principle Involved
 "The principle of this whole thing is wrong, undemocratic and un American In the way that it is being sought to be applied to the people. No man, or commissioner. can defend such a course No man can say that a city government representing all the people may spend s18,00o of the peoples money for the building of dancing pavilion, and then take the impracticable and unheard of position that only a few clubs and organiza- tions may have the privilege of using it for dancing.
 "Mr. McLendon is wrong when he says that every upright and honor able citizen can have anything he wants at East Lake park or Persh- ing pier. The fact of the matter Is, through this policy of discrimination and of distinction as between people who belong to clubs and organiza- tions and those who don't. the city government is drawing a line of de- marcation which is fundamentally unsound from a standpoint of prin- ciple and justice to the citizens of our city.
 q say here now that so far as I am officially or personally con cerned, I shall not stand for this line of demarcation, inconsistency and discrimination, that is sought to De practiced by our city government.
 "We are either going to dance at Pershing pier, or we are not going to dance. The respectable people are going to have the privilege and right to dance at Pershing pier whether they belong to clubs or organizations or not. If there is going to be any dancing at Pershing pier at all
 'I not only think that it is the consistent attitude to take on danc- ing in Birmingham, but I absolutely know 1t Is the only fundamental sound position for any city commits sioner to take who purports to rep resent the people equally and justly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
Discrimination WiH Not
 Be ANowed tn Dancing at
 East Lake, Harrison Says

Dancing at Pershing pier, the mu- nicipal dance pavilion at East Lake IS not the issue involved according to opponents, but it has resolved it- self into an issue as to who shall dance. Commissioner W. L. Harrison stated yesterday
 If there is any dancing at Pershing pier at all the respectable people are going to have the privilege and right to dance whether they belong tn clubs or organizations or not, he stated.
 The commissioner of parks and playgrounds also takes exception to the recent statement of b. E. Me Lendon, president of the city com mission in which he stated that dancing had never been permitted at Pershing pier but that any organiza- tion, club or group of citizens could dance there provided the dance was sponsored by reputable and honor able people.
 The statement of Mir. Harrison III part is as follows
 T had understood that the posi- ton of those opposing the opening of Pershing pier was that public danc- ing should be barred and prohibited. that it was wrong and immoral, but hHt laAtsN htNflOpIutUI DOlfl DY the ministers and the members of the commission who are opposing public dancing at Pershing pier, is that it is all right and proper to have danc- ing sponsored by clubs and organiza- tions and that this is not public danc- ing.
 Issue Side Stepped
 Those opposing the opening of Pershing pier for regulated and su pervised dancing have side stepped, and have changed their position on this question so many times, that it is hard to place them at all.
 First, they said dancing at Persh- ing pier was religiously objection able to them, wrong and immoral. Now they say any reputable club or organization can hold as many dances as they like. That seems to be the position and attitude now taken by both the ministers and members of thS commission who are fighting my proposition.
 We charged that those who were opposing public dancing at Pershing pier were inconsistent and discrim- mating as between the places where public dancing is now going on, in the clubs hotels and public dance halls, as against dancing at Pershing pier, in that 1t extended the oppor- tunity and privilege to those who were members of these clubs the right to dance without question by the city. Now they come forward and say that the present system of allowing and permitting dancing in Birmingham by the clubs and organ izations is extended to those organ izations to dance at Pershing pier, but with these restrictions, that only those can dance, and that those who happen not to be members of these clubs or organizations are put in the attitude of being indecent, dishon- orable and undesirable from the point of enjoying these same privil- eges and opportunities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10

workers will be trained to combat the diseases peculiar to the south land, was decided upon by the execu- tive committee.
 Representing the international movement from headquarters at Washington were: Col. c. J. owens, director general of the Southern Commercial congress, and chairman of the southern division of the Cor gas memorial, and Arthur F. Rob- bins, executive secretary of the board of directors of the interna- tional institution. and in complete charge of the organization work in the state of Alabama
 Owens Is Chairman
 Colonel Owens, who acted as tenn porary chairman in calling the meet ing to order, and in the absence of Chairman Robert Jemison, Sr., ap- pointing Dr. Scale Harris, chairman of the medical division of the Bir- mlngham district and a member of the board of directors, as chairman pro tenn, read cablegram from pr. Belisario Porras, president of the re- public of Panama to the people of Alabama.
 Arthur F Robbins, executive secre- tary followed pr. owens as speaker. Mir. Robbins has established head quarters for the state of Alabama in the Tutwiler hotel, where the or ganization work of the Birmingham district will be carried on.
 The executive committee of the state organization will meet on Tues days Thursdays and Saturdays from now until the conclusion of the cam paign. The founders committee, of which Senator Watt T. Brown Is chairman, will start the solicita ton of the larger subscriptions between the present time and March l. The intensive period of solicitation in the various districts and groups of the state will start immediately after ward Alabama has assumed quota of S75000o of the national quota of S600O. O.O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
CHAMPION GOES WITH
 ANTI-SALO DON LEAGUE

Ira Champion. recording secretary to the governor and secretary of the Alabama State Democratic Executive committee was In Birmingham yes terday. Mir. Champion, after com pleting his duties with the sub-com- mittee on convention which met at the Tutwiler hotel, let it be known that he will depart from Montgom- cry before the end of this week to assume his duties With the Anti-Sa- loon League of America.
 He was recently appointed to an executive position with Wayne B.. Wheeler. general counsellor of the league at Washington Because of his absence from the capital city. the subcommittee at it's session yester- day named Hugh White. of the pub lie service commission as assistant secretary during Mir. Champions ab- sence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-10
IEC,TIRE ON SPANISH

Mrs. Lillian Carlisle, southerh rep resentatiye of the National Merchant Marine league, will give free lee ture and demonstration al iz'fo o'clock tomorrow afternoon Of span : ish as taught by the phone method developed by Dr. Rosenthal at Spen- cer college, 210Sh Third avenue north. .
 This lecture and demonstration IS open to the public and is the Iirst of a series which will later De aooed to the curriculum in the business course taught at the Spencer college.