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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
NeU Members Urged to
 Attend Meeting Of Blind
Will Change Constitution and Bylaws Today at As semblage at O'clock at the Public Library--Mrs. Willis Asks for Negress, Who Must Support
 Blind Mother and Who Does Nursing

blind in work that will make them self supporting
 Mrs. wiins Busy
 Mrs. Mary H. Willis, director of the association, is appearing before large number of women's club, asking them to help the work of the blind, and to support the associa- tons efforts for their benefit.
 Her next talk is sto be before St. Marys guild, Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 The campaign for new members is still going on and it is ardently hoped that those who will enroll go to the library, if no other way. and have their names listed The membership is only s1 per year.
 Needs Work
 Mrs. willis is asking immediate employment for young colored woman who is the sole support of her family and mothfr who is blind. The woman is an excellent sick nurse, having had several years ex- perience. She can also take care of elderly persons who are i'll.
 However. she would be willing to do almost any kind of work. The case is extremely deserving, says Mrs. Willis. and the colored woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05

by the unanimous approval of the university and voiced the relation of the memorial school to the university and united in glowing tribute to the great humanitarian work of the la mented soldier, physician and sur geon.
 pr. Claxton was followed by Dr. Clarence J. Owens, director general of the Southern Commercial con gress and southern representative Of the Gorgas Memorial organization, who was introduced as the nearest ap- proaeh present to William Jennings Bryan. Dr. owens, among other touching appeals, paying tribute to General Gorgas said:
 William Crawford Gorgas, an Ala bamian, son of the south, an Ameri- can, known and beloved by many na- tions of the earth, as gallant as his heroic father, as gentle as his south ern mother. became a citizen of the empire of humanity and the Kingdom Of man. Now since from the field Of service, he has reported to the Com Chief of the Universe and IS now citizen of the Kingdom Of God, his spirit fingers and his life is benediction and an. inspiration not only to his friends but also to his southland and to the nation that he, loved and to the peoples of the earth that have been healed by his minis trations."
 Many Prominent Gueata
 In addition to the speakers of the occasion other guests who occupied d the speakers table of honor were in troduced by Mir. Robertson in his us ual timely and humorous manner. As one whom he said is author of the motto: 'Pershing Pier shall not rot tonight" President D. E. McLendon, of the city commission was introduc- ed, followed by pr. Frederick Martin. of Chicago, director general of the College of Surgeons; Brigadier Gen. eral Robert F. Noble, U. s. A, c. P. Orr, British vice consul: Hon. Leander Mccormack -Godhart, first secretary of the British embassy; pr. Courtney w. Shropshire. Mrs. Katherine Glenn mons Gould, president of the Interna- uonal Women's Chamber of Com nerce; Robert Jemison, ST., and c. G. Crawford.
 Scots See Sir AukIand
 Directly following the luncheon Thomas Mulholland. Adam Oracle. w. w. Portesino and James Horne, chiefs of the Southern Scots club who at tended the luncheon, were presented by D. E. McLendon, president of the city commission, to Sir Aukland Geddes. who expressed his great pleasure at meeting the repre- sentatives of the southern Scots" and jocularly told them that he him. self had the honor of being an "Undi- luted Scot"
 The luncheon in honor of the distin- guished guests followed a visit to the Bnsley plant and hospital of the Tennessee Coal and Iron earlier in the day when an inspection of the plant and hospital facilities was made by the party.
 Following the luncheon the party departed for Montgomery where they will be the guests of the capital city following a mass meeting which was held last night in honor of General Gorgas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
CONTENTSOF STORE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
General Store on Second Ave- nue Burned-Damage
 Estimated at $20,000

Fire, last night, destroyed the con- tents of a store building located at 221S Second avenue, occupied by Koplons Farmers Exchange, and damaged the interior of the building to the extent of s5,ooO and destroyed the stock valued at $1s,000. The origin of the fire is not known.
 The alarm was turned in a l1:50 by Charles ". Parrish, who gave his address as the Elks club. Mir. Par rish was passing by in his car. when he saw the flames through the from. door.
 The name of the owner of tine building could not be obtained last night, but according to a statement of l. E. Koplon, who is acting as manager in the absence of his brother L. W. Koplon, who is out of the city, the building is rented from Mcconnell, White and Terry.
 According to Mir. koplon. the stock is valued at about s16,0o0. with in surance to cover about s7,500
 The portion of the stock not burned, was badly damaged by the smoke and water.
 The fire which started in the back of the store had gained headway before the alarm was turned in, and it was the good work of the fire department that kept the fire con- fined to the store.
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 "He was truly an instrument of the name of this beloved man shall echo throughout the world"
 For his achievements, the ambassa- dor skinned General Gorgas As Eng lands own. speaking for his people which he said revere and honor his name. And" the speaker added. the movement now launched to erect to his memory a perpetual memorial al the place of his birth and the seat of government of the people he served so devotedly, is great step forward by the world. pledging that his memory shall not fade from the face of the earth
 Lefeyre Paid Tribute
 There was no other man more close ly associated with General Gorgas in his Panama expedition which result ed in making the little republic to the south a more habitable land per haps. than Hon. Jose E. LeferVe min ister from Panama to the United States.
 Senor Leferve, In a touching appeal for the rededication of the principles of the late General Gorgas, as exem- piified in the memorial contemplated in his honor. declared his beloved friend. as he referred to him. has done more for the peace of the world than any man in other periods of his tory.
 Tt is said that republics arc un- grateful" Senor LefeVre asserted, and that great men do not receive due credit until they die. Happily there are exceptions. The republic of Panama honored General Gorgas while he lived. We recognized his merits and wonderful achiev ements to such an extent that he wished to spend his remaining days on the isth- mus and to be buried on top of Ancon Hill. That proved how he lover Pan ana. As to ourselves, we loved him dearly when he lived; we love him more now that he has departed; we respected him when be lived and re- were his memory now that he is dead"
 Shropshire Opens Meeting
 pr. Courtney ". Shropshire who ar ranged the details of the civic lunch con given in honor of the distinguish ed guests of Birmingham at which all civic bodies of the city participated in doing honor to the many guests, presented W. V. Nj. Robertson, Jr presided as master of ceremonies. pre- senting each speaker and other prom inent guests.
 Mrs. J. J. Strickland rendered two beautiful vocal selections for the en- tertainment of the guests. She is a soprano who possesses a cultured voice and her numbers from Madame Butterfly and For You Alone" re- ceived the hearty approval of her hearers by great applause. She was ably accompanied on the piano by Mrs. C. r. Randall.
 .CIaXton Present
 pr. r. r. Claxton, provost of the University of Alabama, was introduc- ed by MT. Robertson as represent ta- tive of pr. George H. Denny, presi- dent of the university who could not be present. Dr. Claxton testified to the indorsement of the location of the School of Sanitation at Tuscalo osa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
GILBERT INDICTED
 BY GRAND JURY

Twelve sticks of dynamite were found in the home of Lon Gilbert by a squad of deputy sheriffs who re- turned from the section around Lock IF on the Warrior river late yester- day afternoon.
 Gilbert yho is in the Jefferson county jail, charged with burning a school, church and residence near Lock IT, was indicted by the Besse- mer grand jury Friday for murder in the first degree in addition to arson in the first and second degree. It is charged that he killed a woman 13 years ago.
 In addition to the dynamite the of ficers found in his home a high powered rifle. The seizure was made oy Deputies John and Will Kemp, R.. Harrison. J. W. Howard and A. S. Cleere of the Ressener office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
By MIGNoN HALL

large number of new members have recently joined the Association for the Blind
 To these people is being issued an urgent summons to be present Sun day afternoon at the public library at , o'clock At that time, which will be the regular meeting, many matters of importance are to be talk on up in which cooperation of new members is asked and the oonsti- tuition and bylaws are to be changed
 Very shortly. it Is expected, defi- mite plans will be made to occupy the cottage and training school which has been donated by the board of education, through Dr. Glenn This will give training Co the adult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
DIR. VINES QUALITIES l FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Although Sheriff Hartsfield is faced with the possibility of working for months without pay seven per sons in the county so far have sig nalized their desire to have his iob.
 Dr. J. B. Vines, who lives in the western portion of the county anl who announced his candidacy some time ago, filed his declaration yes terday with Probate Judge J. P. Stiles. Others who have announced so far are T. J Shirley, W. r. Kemp, D. F. Sugg. J. Morgan Flowers, !. E. Jones and Charles A. Jones. pr. Vines is former member of the board of revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
Community Sing

The special feature at the Com munity Sing this afternoon at the Lyric theatre will be the reading of The Star Spangled Banner by Mrs l.. T. Beecher. A special setting will be given this number with the muted strings as a back ground for the reading.
 The numbers chosen for the or chestra include the Tampa" over ture "Bartared Bride" selections, "Cavatina," by Raff, and the Blue Danube Waltz" George I. Bailes will address the audience on stand ard Music"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
DEATHS

Mrs. Annie Puilen-Age 66. died last night at the family residence. s24 Forty first street, north. Funeral services this afternoon from the residence at o'clock. Brown in charge. Interment Forest Hin. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. E. G. Gill and Mrs. Bertie Gill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
VITAL STATISTICS
Births Reported Yesterday


 Mr. and Mrs Julian l.. Moon, Route 3, Pinson, Ala, February s. boy. MT. and Mrs. Ollins II. Hays, Route 3, Pinson, Ala, February IS. girl Mir. and Mrs. John Clopdus, Route 5, Birmingham, Ala, February 23, boy.
 MT. and Mrs Chas. R. Poynter, 1915 N. 29th St. March 2. girl MT. and Mrs. NJ W. Bromeley, 1423 30th St. Ensley. March 3. girl Mir. and Mrs. Howard Leonard Og- letree, 3025 N. 18th St. Feb. 25. girl. MT and Mrs. Wilson Vines. Short Creek, Ala, February 16, boy. MT. and Mrs. A. D. Case, Route 2, Pratt City. March 1. girl. MT. and Mrs wm. Selbert Gadd, 1880 31st Ave, March 1. boy. Mir. and Mrs. Duke Graham, S6n7 Ave. B., Fairfield, March 1, boy.
 Deaths Reported Hattie Reid, 1900 Peter St, sea ility, 7S years.
 Danie Rebecca Lawrence, Robin son infirmary. pulmonary encholus, 24 years.
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of clean, respectable family. Any one who will give her employment is asked to telephone Mrs Willis at the public library, Main 5t4S. The colored women also supports little sister whose eyes are in a very bad condition and who is receiving treat ment for them at the Hillman hos pital arrangements having been made for this service by the associa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
Choral Society

The Birmingham Choral society which is preparing the Hymn of Praise" has called a joint rehearsal of all units for Monday night at the Clark and Jones recital hall. at 8 o'clock. It Is planned to give this performance in March with Birming- hams best soloists and an orchestra of 25 men.
 '-rhe Hymn of Praise" which is considered one of MendelssohnS S greatest choral works, has proven it. self to be one of the most popular. having been used repeatedly at the great music festivals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
IN MEMoRIAM


 Holcombe. Virginia L.-Tn tcher ished. devoted and unforsetable Sinem ory of aH inspiring daughter. al low able sister, q loyal mece, 8 patient consecrated and devout teacher. Q ra diant associate. an appreciativ' friend and withsl a charming Chris tian character. who nobly enrichet all lives with whom she came in con tact. and who passed to the great le- yond February 24, 1922, having sue. eumbed to the ravages of pneumonia after an illness of one week In hel S, hool, church and Sunday schoe work she was efficient: in her hom' and social life she was charming; il her religious life she was Christ-like She was a heavenly jewel loaned for 8 brief span Of 24 years to make this better world in which to live.
 WILLIAM R. CAMERON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
ROBBERY REPORTED

Mrs. John krahenbuhe, who lives at the Savoy apartments. corner 0 Twenty Third street and Fifth ave nue. north. reported to the police yesterday afternoon that her apart ment had been entered byl someone who had duplicate key end sev- eral hundred dollars worth d clothes and jewelry taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
Tribute Paid Gen. Gorgas
 By Distinguished Visitors
Diplomats Who Were Birminghams Guests Go to Montgomery Yesterday-Inspect Industrial Sec
 ton of City-Many Attend Luncheon

Redemption the tropics tolls of desoaon, through the the fairs of mankind Sir Aukand Gedd British ambassador before than 300 assembled the ballroom of the Tut yesterday
 
 General William
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
THE WEATHER

Washington. March 4-Alabama and Mississippi Fair and warmer Sunday and Monday.
 Georgia: Fair Sunday and Monday with rising temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair and warmer Sum day and probably Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05

LOCAL DATA
, 1922-06-09
BIC MUDDY To
PLAY SUNDAY
VIII Meet Salt Creek Club in
Return Game on Parker
ton Diamond.

The sport fans of Big Muddy are en-.
pected to gather in force at the Parker.
ton athletic field Sunday afternoon to
see their fovor1tes meet the crack salt
Creek gas plant team in abasebau
game which should be hard fought
from the start to finish.
Both tolms have a number OF for
mer professional n college stars. in
their lineup and eaeh team is capable
OF putting u p high grade brand OF
baseball Dopesters seem at a loss
Is to how to select the winner as each
OUTFIT looks good
The intense rivalry between Salt
Creek and Big Muddy will have an
opportunity to break out at the game
as Salt Creek gas plant enthusiasts
are planning to attend in fun force.
The new baseball field at Parkerton
has recently been completed and is a
credit to the community. A large
grand staAi has been built and a suit
able parking place for automobiles has
been reserved
, 1922-06-09

tho staff photographer to the Downs
and get n picture Of the horse in ae-
ton. Mr.. Weir threw UP both hands
fatty refused me a picture Of Old
IJosebud. saying. It's the worst
luck in the world 1 shah never con-
sent to your taking Old Rosebud in
any position.
II saw Colonel W. E Apologize.
father OF the halloween OF Old
Rosebud. and asked him to arrange
IT He tried hard to get Mr.. Weir
TO bring tho horse out on the course
but to no avail Finally Colonel
Appiegate told me hat the colt was
going to be worked the wrong wa,
Of the cours the day before he was
to be shipped asst md n I could
have the photographer there he
thought there would be a chance to
get his picture. We were on hand
AKA Old Rosebud was brought out
and given a stuff breeze. The photo
graph was made. showing his won
derful stride.
That afternoon he was taken to
Belmont Park. In his first race
thSre he practically broke down. Mr..
Weir. when he heard hat n picture
OF the colt had been made before he
left Loe,svilie. attributed his mishap
to that frct."
, 1922-06-09
World Results
By Leased Wire
OLD ROSEBUD'S PASSING
STTRS MEMORY OF TURF
FOLLOWERS IN KENTUCKY

LOUISVILLE. KY. June 9.=The
announcement hat Old Rosebud had
ne an accident which forced his
owner to destroy him was received
with regret by all followers Of the
thoroughbred sport But in the
Blue Grass the loss Of the INC great
race horse touched a much wider
circle than that composed oxciu-
sively OF followers of the turf.
For Old Rosebud was a true son
of the Blue Grass. The time in
which he won the fortieth renewal OF
the Kentucky Derby in 19f4-2O3
2-5-stiIl stands as the record for
the classic, Notwithstanding the
sterling thoroughhrsds. including
Sir Barton. Omar Khayyam. Regret
and Norwich. that have gone tho
mile and a quarter to win the race
in the eight years hat have passed
since the sturdy son Of Uncle led
the field tn tho wire at Churchill
Downs His name has been a house
held word and the symbol of speed
in Kentucky homes for years and
persons who never had Witnessed a
a c spoke familiarity Of when
Rosebud won the Derby"
Old Rosebud was purchased from
John f. Madden by Hamilton c.
AppleGate and Frank Weir for a
trifing sum as a yearling in 1912.
Before meeting with an accident in
his early three-year-old form he was
probably the speediest race horse
this country has ever known. As a
two-year-old he ran five~eighths Of a
mile at Douglas Park in IS 2-5 with
us pounds up.
Writing OF the death OF the great
racer. V. Sanders. turf writer and
member of the staff of the Louis
vile Times relates the following in
cident in connection with a super
stition entertained by Mr.. Weir
that TO permit the holder of the Der
by record 10 be photographed would
bring bad luck to the splendid ami
NAL
"Just after Old Rosebud had won
the Derby I was assigned by the
managing editor OF the Times to take
, 1922-06-09
MAY Be
NATIONAL CAME
So Says Bert Way in Discuss.
ing Future of Sports of
Country.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. June e.-Colf,
although still in h infant stays in
this country. is destined - become tho
national pastime. according TO w. II
(Bertie) Way. professional at the May
field Golf club here.
Baseball can't be beat as an enter.
tanning sport for the masses" he said.
but when It comes to actually person
al enjoyment in ones own achieve
ments. there is no greater field than
golf"
When asked why Cleveland cannot
boast a player OF national champion
ship calibre. Way replied by stating
that fewer players practice golf in
Cleveland than in n city of dts size
n the world. "
They give too much thought to
playing the game and not enough time
to. practice. which is the greatest as
set approaching perfection" he aid,
ITO reach championship ability thay
shocld play less, learn the correct
fundamentals of the game and.practice
incessantly.".
, 1922-06-09
WILLIAMS IN
BATTING LUMP
Average Drops 166 Points
Since He Started Crashils
Home Runs.

ST LOUIS. June e.-By The Asso-
ciated Press.ASince Kenneth VIII
Jams Of the st. Louis Browns jumped
TO the front as n potential king OF
home-run hitters his batting average
has dropped 16e points. He has fal.
lon from first to fortieth place among
the hitters OF the American league
regulars n his present mark Of .Pss
is 81 points below his percentage OF
last season. when he crashed out SUI.
fcient hits to give him a season rec
ord OF 347.
As a result of this great slump, tho
question now is asked around tho
American league circuit 'is trying to
hit home runs running Williams as a
b~atter?"
Virtually every heavy hitter in the
American league has lost many points
I n his batting average S-ring the past
few weeks. although none has even
approached Williams tremendous
drop. Improved pitching. brought on
by tho warmer weather, is said to
have caused shrinkage in batting
marks,
The statistics on Williams present
some interesting facts. which. how
ever. are taken by some to indicate
that the continual effort to send the
ball out of tho park has brought the
st. Louis slugger from the top OF this
! list to a place among mediocre hit
fera
, 1922-06-09

given hba he ent South and when ne
returned there was a noticeable i'm
provement in his condition. It did not
last. however. and he had been on
hned 10 his home here for some time.
He is survived only by his widow.
there being no children.
At Mr.. Dunn's bedside when he died
were his three nieecs and his wife.
The end came quietly. his physician
reported
While definite Arrangements have
not been completed Tor the funeral.
II has been decided to comply with a
last request made by the baseball
magnnte and bury him in Marshall
town. Iowa. his birthplace and the city
always referred to by Mr.. Dunn as
my home town.
A combination e complications.
mostly internal and involving the
heart and other vital organs. caused
the club owners death. which occur-
red az his home here. Mr.. Dunn. bo,
, 1922-06-09

as an be determined by advance dope,
But h boys at the plants have a
wealth OF material to pick from and
have demonstrated during the last few
weeks that they are worthy foes for
the ex-soldiers. .
So keen is he rivalry between the
twohall-tossinE aggregations. that
the FIRST string pitchers Of each team
will be on the mound in order to turn
in a victory. A high Grade Of baseball
should be played and II is expected
that h high school athletic field sun.
day will be a meeting place for most
Of Cssper's baseball fans.
, 1922-06-09
Sport Calendar:

Racing.
Meeting OF Westehestcr Racing Az.
ISOLATION At belmont Park.
Meeting Of Kentucky Racing Asso-
citation at Iatonia-
Meeting OF Montreal Jockey club. a,
Montreal.
Track.
Third annual American Legion track
and field mel. at Philadelphia.
Shooting.
Pennsylvania state trapshootlnr
tournament closes at Lancaster.
Yachting.
International miniature yacht races,
on Long Island Sound.
Coli.
Metropolitan amateur champIonshlp
tournament, At Lakewood. N. J.
Pacific northwest championship
tournament, at Victoria, b. C.
Maryland state amateur champioI.
ship tournament al Baltimore.
Eastern women's champion -hsp
tournament at Rye. N. Y.
Kansas women's championship tour,
nament at Salina.
Tennis.
Intercity church cup matches begin
at Bostonu
Hotchkiss cup matches begin a,
Chevy Chase. Md.
Middle Atlantic intercollegiate
championships. at Bethlehem. Pa.
Boxing.
Jock Malone VS.. Bryan Downey, &c
rounds, at Aurora, Ill.
, 1922-06-09
Agrees
To Return Bout
With Beckett

LoNDoiL June s.-GoorEes Car,
penter. according Il Sporting Life to.
cay has verbally agreed 20 a return
match with Joe Beckett. the English
heavyweight whom CarpentS- knocked
out in a fight in London two years
go. and will sign n contract Don II
tho arrangements so through. the
newspaper says the fight win be staged
In London In October.
, 1922-06-09
Los ANGELES EXTENDED
PERMIT TO HOLD WORLD
GAMES IN 1929, REPORT

PARIS. June s.-By The Associated
Press).-The International Olympic
committee today authorized the city OF
Los Angeles to hold international
games under the patronage of the
committee in September. 1923. to dedi.
cate it's new stadium. These games.
however. will ave no connection with
the regular Olympics.
, 1922-06-09
AMSTERDAM TO
GET OLYMPICS
Gangs to Be Held in 1928
Arranged for by Interna-
tional Committee. ;

PARIS. June Soy The Assocs-
ated Press.HAmsterdam was con-
frmed as the site OF the 1928 Olympic
games by the International Olympic
committee at its meeung Thursday.
which was attended by W. NJ. Garland
Of Los Angeles Is the only American
representative Charles H Sheriff.
of New York. who was elected 10
membership yesterday. went to Eng
land to be presented at the court at
Buckingham palace tonight.