The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-13
POLICE ARE ST|RR[u
 BY TUCKER STORIES
Ensley Regrets to Learn That w. R. Stewart Is to
 Remove From City

The members of the Ensley precinct of the police force deeply resent the state ment of Coroner Spain, in reference to the killing of the boy, Willie Tucker in which he said, there might have been a chance for me to do something had I been on the scene at 10 o'clock Monday night" !" This the officers contend is not only an Implied reflection on the efficiency of the Ensley police force, but is out of place on the part of county officer. There are a number of rumors prevalent regarding the killing of young Tucker, and one of them brought forth a state ment from Officer A. M. Gallups, who is regarded as one of the most efficient Of ficers on the force. He said:
 "On the night of the killing I left Off, fcers Long and Fury at Nineteenth street and started on my horse over my regular beat When I came to Tuxedo junction my horse shied, and on dis mounting. I discovered the boy lying dead. I immediately rode back to where had left the other officers, and after telephoning the police station all three of us went back to the scene
 
 gest that l know something about the killing is more than I can understand, and I make this statement to correct that and other idle and malicious ru- mors.''
 Captain Donlan, in charge of the Ems ley precinct, paid Officer Gallups fine compliment as to his efficiency as an of ficer and his standing as man, and both regretted and denounced the insinuation He also stated that reward has been offered for information that will lead to the arrest of the party or parties who killed the boy.
 The basketball team of the Ensley High school win tackle the Leeds High school team this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock on the local court in front of the High school building. The game has been called early owing to the fact that the visitors have to catch train at 4:30 o'clock. The Leeds team defeated the local five on their home grounds and the Ensley boys are going to try to give them the same dose. One of the best fought games of the sea- son will be played this afternoon and a. large crowd is expected to be on hand. Ensley's lineup will probably be as fol- lows: McNamara and Mandy forwards:
 
 Gingery, guards.
 There will be an important meeting of the Grace chapter of the Westminster Guild of the Ensley Highland Presby terian church this afternoon in the parlor or the church. The annual election of tho officers will be held and all members are urged to be present.
 The many friends of W. R. stewart. one of the best known real estate men of this city, will regret to learn of his departure from the city owing to illness in his family. MT. and Mrs. Stewart and family have moved to Arizona, where they 2 will make their home in the future. MT. Stewart is one of the best known men in Ensley and has always taken an active part in the affairs of the city and his work will be missed. very keenly by his friends. He was a. prominent church and lodge worker and took an active interest in-the moral uplift of this district. Mr. Stewart came to this city about 12 years ago as a jeweler and decided to locate here. He later decided to go into the real estate business and has built up an ex- tcnsive business. He was one of the presidents of the Ensley Commercial club and at present is vice chairman of the Ensley Relief association and chairman of the committee of this district on the VT" Mrs. Stewart was very prominent lodge worker in the Pythian Sisters, and has held several offices in the local chapter. She was also chairman of one of the city beautiful clubs of this district and her work will be greatly missed among her associates.
 Willis Priestley, a negro man, was run over by an automobile about 6:45 o'clock at Lum street. Rising station on the South Ensley car line, and seriously in jured. He was carried to the Hillman hospital and is not expected to live. Ac- cording to eyewitnesses to the accident the automobile was running without, any lights at a rapid speed and struck the negro just as he was crossing the road. The negro was knocked several feet and had his leg broken and received two deep gashes in his head, and it is feared he is internally injured. The automobile was going in the direction of, Ensley and never stopped after it struck thexNegro. The detective department is worlNig on the case.