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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
HOWARD COLLEGE
 TOG|VE DIPLOMAS

With a graduating class of S1 menr- bers, Howard college will award diplomas to one of the largest senior classes during recent years at the local college when the ninety second annual commencement exercises are held from May 21 to 24. Several members of this class are students who have secured sufficient credits to graduate within three years after entering the freshman class through attendance at summer schools and intense application during the regu- lar sessions.
 Of the 3f seniors, 15 are women and 16 men. Since the inauguration of coeducation nine years ago the number of women students has sead- fly grown until at present s5 women are included in the student body Of approximately $50. In 1918, three years after the establishment of the ooeducation system, only one wom- an graduated with the senior class and since then the number has stead fly increased.
 
 president of the class of 1922, the first women to be honored with elec- tion to this office. The present sen TOT class Is declared to contain a larger number of brilliant students of which the institution will be proud in coming years than many classes which have been graduated in recent years.
 Tho senior class play. which has become one of the traditions of Howard, will take the form of a pas toral operetta, Sylvia" which will be given in conjunction with the col lege glee club In the Howard audi torium during commencement week.
 The complete membership of the senior class is as follows:
 Ruth Alexander, Birmingham James Clarence Babcock, Rosemary, Tenn; Ruby c. Barton, Birmingham; Bcrha Bates, Ensley; Jefferson J. Bell, Easonville; Annie l.. Boyett, Bir- mingham; Gussie Mae Brassfield Samoset; John Edmond Brewton, An dalausia; Mamie Ethel Burton, Ca- lera; David O. Carlisle, Goodwater; Franklin o. Carlisle, Birmingham Mrs. F. c. Collier, Birmingham; Clarence D. Cox, Gulfport, Miss; Ern- | est E. Cox, Boaz; Glodys Falkner Ensley, Joseph F. Hall, Marlon' Nena Harris. Birmingham; Sumter Lea III, Birmingham R. c. Marshall, Birming- ham; Claude E. Matthews, Scotts- boro; Hattie Bean Outz, Bessemer; Florence Pass, Blountsville; L N Patterson, Fait J. Ford Robinson, Goodwater; Eunice Sloan, Ensley; 1 William G. Smith. Birmingham; Will ma Waggoner. Ensley; Gladys C. Wellington, East Lake; Lawler F | Watson, Furman; Lydia Williams, Fernbank; William Wright, Roanoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
Electric Bulb to Supplant Age- Old TaIIoW Candle and Other Crude Methods in Mining h. dustry

One of the effects of hydro cleo trio power development in Alabama Is to greatly simplify the mining of coal. Up to few years ago. there was no method of mining beyond the old pick and shovel" Idea, but ing concerns have replaced old methods with now. and they are de- lighted with results obtained.
 For instance. a few years back the miner entered the mine with the little tallow candle burning in his cap, he plugged all the day with his pick and loaded his coal by use of big shovels into small cars drawn by mules.
 Today the miner enters the mine by the rays of electric lights. he is siven the very best of air through a system of fans operated by elec- trio power. while the coal Is cut by electric machinery and loaded into cars that are hauled out by hydro eleCtrio power.
 This wonderful transfor nation is revolutionizing the coal mining in dustry in the Birmingham district. Most of the larger companies have now installed hydro-electric power and they are fully convinced of its efficiency.
 Hydro-Electric Power Used
 When electric power is available for mines. 1t is used for practically everything about the mine that will save man-power. mules and mechan- ical power, whether of gasoline, steam or air. It seems like tho Jeff ferson. Black Creek and other seams of this character, which are of very high grade, and are normal ly in a very narrow seam. hardly ever exceeding thirty-two inches in height. 1t is almost essential to work these seams with electric power. In the Cahaba basin, where most of the coal is on a heavy pitch. mining machines and haulage locomotives are not used extensively. Here. though. the pumping and hoisting loads are quite a problem; however, they can be hoisted very economical ly and efficiently with purchased electric power.
 When power Is purchased for the operation of the above seams at three-p phase, 2.200 volts, it Is usually stepped down to 220 volts for all power equipment about the tipple. such as is used for shaker. washer, picker belt, shop motor and miscel- laneous equipment. and to 110 volts for lighting. If the mine Is slope or shaft, the hoisting engine Is usually supplied with 2,2o0 volts. The fans are commonly scattered over a wide area and 2,20o volts is used for this service. If the mine Is not electrified for haulage and the cutting of the coal, then pumping is usually done by 220 volt, alternating current motors, with distributing with 2,200 volts. If the mine Is com pletely electrified, the haulage and cutting machines are then supplied with direct current. either by motor generator set or rotary converter located in the most convenient place for distribution and the pump if not too large, supplied from the direct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
ENGINEER SAYS ITS WHAT KEPT
 HIM ON HIS RUN
Rheumatism and Stomach Troubles Are Entirely Gone Since Taking TanIac, De- clareS Popular c, G 0. R. R, Man

If it hadn't been for Tanlac be- iieve I would have had to give up my run" said G. W. Johnson, No. Com pany Row, Clifton Forge, Va. pop ular engineer on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
 T suffered so from stomach trou- ble and rheumatism that everything I ate disagreed with me and I hurt all over. My food would sour on my stomach and bloat me up with gas until could hardly stand it, and the rheumatic pains in my arms, shoul- hardly climb into my cab. It hurt handle the throttle of my engine and often I had to walk stopped over. sluggish liver and constipation added to my troubles and had dizzy spells that made me stagger like a drunken man. In spite of all l could do I kept getting worse and losing. weight.
 "One day told my fireman I was going to try Tanlac and before fin ished the first bottle I was feeling lots better. To make a long story short, my troubles vanished like magic. That was two years ago, and I am still in the finest health. My weight has increased from 116 to 176 pounds and I am strong as an OK. I'll never cease to praise Tan lac"
 Tanlac is sold In Birmingham by Patton-Pope Drug Co. and Sellers Drug Co.,, Inc, and by leading drug gists everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
ADD NEW MEMBERS TO
 CHAMBER OF COM MERGE

The Chamber of Commerce has elected IA new members. The cham Der is increasing at a rapid rate since creation of the several divisions Of retai, trade.
 Manager O. L. Bum is in Nashville attending annual convention Of Southern Chamber of Commerce sec- retaries.
 Members elected recently follow.
 Alabama Cafe. New Grape Bottling company, McCowan's Walk-Over Boot Shop. Bagby Elevator and Electric company, Frankos & Sokell. c. 6 H. Plumbing and Electric company. Duke Bros. Furniture company, Old Dominion Cement company, J. E. Cain, Deluxe Billiard hall, Green wood Cave Billiard parlor, Subway Parlor company. Rex Billiard parlor. Lyric billiard par1or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
FIND BABY IN LOCAL
 MAIL BOX YESTERDAY

J. c. l.. Curry, colored, city mall carrier was very much disturbed yes- terday morning when he opened a split" or package mall box at Eighteenth street and Eleventh ave- nue, south, to find therein an unde- veleped negro baby boy. dead and wrapped in copy of The Birming- ham News of April 27. tied with a stout cord.
 Minor Brown. colored. 1915 Eleventh alley, south, was passing at the time and with Curry and John Pierce, mail truck driver. waited at the mail box for the arrival of James c. Puck cit. superintedent of malls and James c. Trout. assistant superin- tendent, who conducted the examina- ton of the parcel. City Detectives c. E. McCombs also went to the scene with postal officials.
 Coroner J. D. Russum was notified immediately and the body was taken in charge by Johns undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
.PRESbYTER|ANST ID MEET |NC|TY TODAY
Nineteen Local Churches 4, Unite to Further Cam {. paign Work

Plans for forwarding the Presby- terian movement for Christian edu- cation in Birmingham will be dis cussed at a meting of an advisory committee today at 1915 at the Y. M. c. A. This committee consists of | representatives from the 1e Pres byterian churches of the city and 1t is planned at the meeting today to 2 appoint an executive committee and a number of subcommittees who will take charge of the work here and close up the campaign in short order.
 The call has ben issued by Rev. H. H. Moffett, of the Vine Street ? Presbyterian church and the objects of the movement are briefly outlined at campaign headquarters which have been opened at the church house of the First Presbyterian church. The Presbyterian synod of Alabama Is en- gagged in a campaign for s550. 900 for the representative college to be es- tablished at Memphis, the Presby- terian orphanage at Talladega, boys' institute at Anniston, and the semi nary at Columbia. s. c. The campaign has been practically completed in the
 
 gomery, Selma and one or two of the smaller towns and has been unus- ually successful so far
 An interesting program has been arranged by church members during the work. Next Monday will be "Blue s Hue" dinner at which time the min- isters officers of the church, Sun- day school superintendents and their wives will meet for an informal dis cussion of the work and the plans will be outlined by W. B. Utley, of New Orleans. and S. w. McGill, field secretary of the Presbyterian commit tee of education. The following Sum- day will be known as christian edu- cation Sunday and the pulpits of all of the churches will be filled by visit ing ministers. The opening dinner will be held Friday evening, May 1s, and the campaign will close Monday, May 29, with Victory" celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
GULF STATESSTEEL ! EARNS $SO,O00N NET.
Has Turned Corner-Second Quarter to Make Better
 Showing

Gulf States Steel company has turned the corner and reports net earnings of sS0.316 for the first quar- ter of the year compared with deficit of s1o2,917 for the same period in 1921. Outlook is for greater earn ings on the present quarter owing to continuity of large operations and higher prices for product.
 The Wall Street Journal comments as follows:
 Income account of Gulf States Steel company for quater ended March 31, 1922, showing net earnings, after charges, of $So316 was equiva- lent to preferred dividend require ments for the period and approxi- mately 40 cents share on the $11,- 152,150 outstanding common stock (s100 par).
 For the corresponding quarter of 1921 Gulf States Steel reported de- ficit of $102,917 after charges and In the last thre months of last year a deficit after charges of s11,937.
 Improvement was due almost en- tirely to the results of March opera tions. If shipments in each of the months of the second quarter are on par with those of March, and talk ing Into consideration that higher prices will prevail on some of the second quarter business, earnings of the second quarter may be at the am nual rate of over $10 a share on the common stock
 Operations are holding up well, recent Birmingham dispatches report ing the blast furnaces in operation. two of the five open-hearth furnaces running, and finishing mills operat- ing close to capacity.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02


 Puccini's La Boheme' was offered yesterday afternoon to an audience that filled the theatre. In presenting this production Antonio Scotti achieved an artistic accomplishment of which he may well be proud. Not only was the direction, staging, act ing and, most of all. singing, far above that of the grand opera road company. but it would compare very favorable with production at the Metropolitan in New York.
 Beautiful singing and fine acting on the part of Queena Mario as Mimi" made her work stand apart from the rest of the company. This artsist. unknown to Birmingham music lovers and unprogramed. won an ovation that seldom has been du- plicated upon an artists first appear ance.
 Orville Harold won plaudits as "Rodolfo" and projected his words clearly and with great feeling. Louis D'Angelo as "Schaunard" was very capable and cared for his part with much competency. Anna Rosselle as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02

"Musetta" was very satisfactory in , her portrayal. Other parts were taken
 and cared for creditably by Giordano
 Paltrinieri. Alfred Gandolfi. Italo
 Pichi, Paolo Ananian and Luigi Nieri.
 The orchestra of 52 pieces, under
 the baton of Gennaro Papi, played l with vigor and both the sparkling and 1 the haunting charms of the music were brought out fully. Papi directed l the orchestra without a score and at no instance was there a hitch, the or 1 chestra playing smoothly under his | direction.
 cry, staging and direction in the sec ond act, the Cafe Momus scene. Is due the Scotti forces. At one time approximately 50 persons were on | the stand and not misstep was | taken,
 ssTosca"
 'Tosca," with Alice Gentle in the l title role and Antonio Scotti as ..Ba- ron Scarpia" was sung at the per-
 formance last night. An audience
 which packed the theatre from pit to
 dome was in attendance and the ef-
 forts of the artists were rewarded by | frequent outbursts of applause. The performance throughout was
 faultless and with Gennaro Papi con- ducting the orchestra everything went off smoothly
 Beauty and intelligence of action
 as well as possessor of voice of
 rare charm made the performance of Alice Gentle as "Floria Tosca" one
 of the most striking features of the opera. Cumulative outbursts of en- | thusiam directed at Miss Gentle and
 the other principals very forcibly demonstrated the effect produced upon the audience.
 Antonio Scotti as Baron Scarpia" was clear-voiced and very dramatic.
 His acting was we'll within his local qualities and combining the two he made his role one of the features of
 the performance. He was forced be-
 fore tho curtain many times in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
Scotti Grand Opera
 Scores Big Success h' 'Tosca' and'Boheme'
Huge Audience at Jefferson Thrilled by Alice Gentle, Antonia Scotti and Armand Tokatyan in "Tosca" Last Night-Orville Harold and Queena Mario
 Score Big Success in La Boheme" at Matinee
By PAUL CONWAY

Bimnghms twoday by the Sot Grand Opera pany the auspices of the Birmingham w doubt be than ordinarily "Toca performance the
 pick Metropolitan Birmng ham within the reach the financial heroim and the members
  a for Birmingham lovers This afternoon at o'clock Carmen" will Gentle Morgan Kingston For tonight there will double offering Secret of Suzanne" Zanne in "Pagliacci"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02

power consumption from this load is considerable.
 Purchased electric power has shown a large saving in the electri- fcation of mines, even when only steam and air equipment has been replaced. This is brought about principally by the more economical distribution of electric power over wide areas where 1t Is not practice able to distribute steam and air.
 The application of electric power to haulage locomotives, mining ma chimes and drills has pratically revo- lutionized mining. Modern electric naulage in mines makes possible the working of a much larger territory than if the old type of haulage is used. The electric drill used for pre- pairing holes for shooting down the coal also for taking down the top, nas brought about very large saw ing in the cost of coal per ton mined. The mining machine has made pos- sible the mining of seams that could not be utilized otherwise. Also 1t has made possible higher grade Of coal. With the proper use of these machines, the grades of coal are in- creased 90 to Y60 per cent over the coal shot lon the solid"
 When the Alabama Power company entered the field in 1914, there were very few electrified mines in this dis trict and these mines were princi- pally ownd by large corporations such as the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, Woodward Iron company and DeBardeleben Coal company, and the majority of these were only electrified to small ex- tent In this field, at present, the Alabama Power company serves power directly to approximately 60 coal mining operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02

current power. As this voltage Is 250 direct current 1t Is sometimes necessary to install the converter equipment inside of the mine.
 Types of Motors Used
 The type of motors used for mine service vary considerably, but good installation with purchased electric power usually consists of squirrel cage motors for the fans. pumps. shakers. picker belts and shops, excepting where the fans and pumps are of extremely large size and then slipping motors are used. On the washers, 1t Is almost essen tial to have slip-ring motors with sufficient resistance available to run the motors at low speed, for about fifteen to twenty minutes per day, to take all slack coal out of wash CT. The hoist motors are also slip ring motors, with the very best con- troller system to insure good operat- Ing conditions, as well as to take care of the safety features. Where mining machines are used without electric haulage 1t is sometimes ad- visable on account of high cost of converter equipment to use three phase, 220 volt alternating current motors on cutting machines. This equipment Is satisfactory, but the machine is more cumbersome to handle on account of the larger cables and other features. When di- rect current power is used for haul age, cutting machines and drills, the best installations supply this pow CT with synchronous motor general or sets rotary converters.
 The consumption of power per ton of coal mined varies very consider ably in the different seams. different mines and different basins in the state of Alabama. In mines that are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
DEATHS

Bnrden C. Rurrow-Funeral services for Barden c. Burrow, 49. who died at the residence, 3S17 Avenue c, south, Sunday night, will be an- nounced later by Lige Loy, who has the body in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02

level and coal cutting and haulage machines are used, there is usually very little pumping, and the kilowatt hours per ton mined although the mine is completely electrified, Is low. Some of the mines with a 1.000- ton daily output, working on the Black creek seam, completely electrified use 4.2 kilowatt hours per ton mined. In the same seams where coal Is taken out through a shaft or rock slope and Ire pumping becomes greater, the kilowatt hours per ton mined average 5.1. In seams such as Mary Lee or Big Seam, where very little use is made of the cutting machine. and where a thorough preparation of the coal Is made, the kilowatt hour con- sumption per ton of coal mined aver ages to 4. In the Cahaha basin, where electric haulage and mining machines are not used extensively, but where pumping of water from the mines is a big item, and where the main slope haulage consumes con- siderable power. together with the preparation of coal, the average kilo- watt hour consumption per ton of coal mined Is 12.
 Venti1atinE System.
 Others items that enter into the consumption of power per ton of coal mined is the ventilating system. In such mines as those on the Black Creek seam in the Warrior coal basin. there is very little mine gas and, therefore. only sufficient air need De supplied to take care of the min CTS in the mine. In other mines such as those along the Warrior river in the Big Seam and those in the Cahaba field, where considerable gas is found, much air has to be supplied to take care of the dangerous mine gases In some cases the increase in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02

answer to the incessant applause of the audience.
 Armand Tokatyon, the Marie Cav aradossi," will be remembered for his fine work as the young painter, sing ing the tenor role. At times one all most imagined hearing the covered sab-notes of Caruso coming from the throat of this young artist. His work in the last scene as he faces the fir ing squad deserves especial mention.
 Louis D'Angelo as "Cesare Ange- lotti," showed the full beauty of his fine bass voice in "Tosca." Giordano Paltrinieri as "Spoletti," the tricky police spy, created a very impressive character. Carle Marine as "Sciar- rone" Walter Casale as the jailer, and Myrtle Shaff as the shepard, all cared for their roles very agreeably.
 Praise to the large chorus for it's clear enunciation and perfect acting could appropriately be given.
 Birmingham music lovers who fail to avail themselves of the oppor- tunity to hear this splendid company today will miss hearing the best opera company ever heard in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
Conduct Funeral of
 Mrs. Godwin at Leeds

Mrs. J. J. Goodwin, 52, of Leeds, sis- ter-in-law of Sheriff J. c. Hartsfield, died early this borning at a local infirmary following a lingering ill., ness. She leaves her husband and mother Mrs. Mary E. Hawkins: three sons, Toy Earl, Shelly and Ezer God win and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Harts- field and Mrs. John Coulston of Bir- mingham.
 Funeral services will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock this after noon and interment will be in the cemetery at Hebron church, four miles south of Leeds.
 Mrs. Goodwin was an active member of the Presbyterian church. Her death will be mourned by a host of friends and relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
Jimmie Hood Does
 We'll Prep Meet

Jimmie Hood, Birmingham boy was again cutting up in the inter- scholastic field meet held at Se- vance, Tenn, Saturday. Hood is gathering in the laurel this spring. and is making good the predictions of Birmingham critics who forecast great future for him in track and field athletics during his high school days here.
 Hood copped off individual honors in the 100-yard dash in the Sewanee meet, representing Baylor. His time was ten and four -fifths sec onds. In the 120-yard high hurdles he was third and in the broad jump he finished second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-02
Births--Deaths
Births

Births Birth reports received at the health office May l, 1922; Mir. and Mrs. Robert ". Reeves. 3010 Princeton avenue. April 22, boy MT and Mrs. William Eugene Hite, 51o Fifty-seventh street, south, April 24. girl.
 MT and Mrs. Jerome Martin. 422 Sixteenth street, south, April 22. boy. Mir. and Mrs. E. V. Henderson, 701 Fifth avenue, Pratt City. April 1s, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs Andy W Rogers, 141f North street, April 22. girl
 Deaths Death reports received at health office May l. 1922:
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-29
BAPTISTS MEET
BAR TRINITY
STORMY SESSION THURSDAY
AFTERNOON-TRINITY
CHURCH, CHICAGO,
REFUSED MEMBERSHIP

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, July 18.-
The 10Th session of the Western Bap-
fist Convention closed a successful
meeting last Sunday night. There
were delegates from thirteen states
The Convention renewed its pledges
OF support to the Western College OF
Macon, Mo, and our Baptist School,
Topeka. Kan, and endorsed the Bap-
list Training School of Chicago and
the Educational Conference which is
to meet next month in Cleveland.
Peace and harmony prevailed
throughout the Convention except
Thursday afternoon when the Trinity
Baptist Church. 35th and Dearborn
Streets. Chicago. applied for member
ship. Information furnished, con
WINGED the Convention that the said
Trinity Church was not properly or
ganized and had never been so rec
oenized After a long discussion, a
committee OF investigation was ap-
pointed which later recommended that
the above named Church would not be
received until matters were satisfaC-
torily adjusted A second committee
was appointed which made the same
accommodation as the first.
All officers OF the Convention were
reelected. The next session will be
he1d Thursday before the fourth Lord
DAY in July 1923, with the Pilgrim
Baptist Church, ST Paul MINI.