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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
BUSINESS BRISK
ON MORRIS AVENUE
Few Changes NOted-Michi-
gan Flour and Other
Grades Steady

Tuesday was an unusual day on
Morris avenue in that no advance in
quotations was noted. Dealers report
good business with steady quota
tions throughout the day. Very few
shortages were noted in any markets
with the exception of the fruit and
produce market, where the supply of
Malaga grapes is exhausted.
Cotton is up a quarter of cent,
middling being quoted at 1870.
Michigan patent flour remains steady
at S11.05. and other grades are quoted
accordingly. All other grain quota
lions remain unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
Burglary Charged

John Smith, aged II years, was arrested
at II o'clock last night by Officer Cham
bers on a charge of burglary and grand
larceny. A warrant will be sworn out
for him today and he will be transferred
to the county jail.
Young Smith is charged with having
broken into a show case of the Brown
Jewelry and Optical company. 20091s Sec
ond avenue, north, and taking a large
quantity of jewelry and other articles.
According to Officer Chambers he caught
Smith IN the act of breaking into the
show case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
Joe White Recaptured

Montgomery. November 21.-(Spe-
clal Joe White, state convict of JEFF
ferson county, who escaped last year
while serving five-year sentence for
grand larceny. has been recaptured. at
Birmingham and will be returned 10
the state penitentiary to complete the
sentence. Notice of the arrest of White
was received by the state co11ict de-
phrtment Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
Wife of Camden Mayor
Found Dead at Early Hour

Camden, November 22.-(Special.)
Mrs. Pinchard, wife, of Mayor Pinch
ard of Camden. was found dead early
this morning in her bedroom by her
husband. Heart failure is supposed to
have been the cause OF her death. The
deceased was very prominent in this
section of the state and news of her
sudden death was received with much
regret
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
Teachers Are Paid sos. 900

Montgomery, November H.-(special.j
Public school teachers of 10 Alabama
counties were paid approximately $4,000
as salaries for October by the state
treasurer Tuesday. In all other counties
local arrangements have been made
whereby the banks will carry the teach
ers' warrants until about March Is, in
order that other obligations of the state
to banks in New York may be protected
in January.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
To Transfer Franchise

21(Speca conference between
Hugh Johnson
practically
Knoxville
franchise
The old club Officials
viii answer the local sale is progressing
little.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22

San Francisco, November 21.-Little
likelihood of a split electoral vote in Cali
sornia was seen here today by republicans
who have checked the unofficial election
figures of so of the 5S counties. The miss
ing counties, although they include the
most populous in the state, will not de-
velop any serious discrepancies, accord
ing to some of the party leaders who say
they have closely followed the trend of
the canvass being made by the various
county officials.
President Wilson's plurality, according
to the check of the republicans, will not
be less than 3416. These state figures, it
was said, did not take into consideration
the total from the eight counties whose
returns are yet to be filed with the sec
rotary Of state.
1--WE are not prepared, of course, to
give these as the final figures" said S. J.
McAtee, secretary of the republican state
committee. but it is, however, a very
close approximation of the final total''
San Francisco, November 21-Careful
checking of all precincts in California
shows there is no possibility of President
Wilson losing California, according to
the announcement today by the demo-
cratic state central committee. The COM
mittee's checking shows the lowest demo-
cratic elector to have 1900 votes more
than the highest republican elector and
gives the highest democratic elector u
lead of $500 over the highest republican.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
Cleanliness
In the Printed Page

There papers you do not carry home
You would not have your wife and children read them
The Ageerad is of these You receive it home
with confidence.
Its because The Herald the great the obligation
keep it's columns clean is recognized binding.
The morbid the scandaou the depavg aunt themselves
flaming headlines News that
ucts the positions honor The Herald has led this
line for and will continue to do long it printed
You will find in The Ageera another morning paper
"An the news that's fit to print
Live The
Herald in home 1t is clean cheerful friend pays
its
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
REPUBLICANS ADMIT
CALIFORNIA is SAFE
FOR THE PRESIDENT
Leaders Say There Is Now Little
Chance That Electoral Vote
Will Be Split

Sacramento, Cal, November II.
With the completion today of the
official canvass of the electoral
vote of Fresno county only nine
from the returns tabuIated In the
office of the secretary of state.
such trivial errors as have been
found in figures from the 40 coun-
ties already tabuIated will make
no difference in the final total
for the state, according to the
state statistician, James NJ. Gre
min. President Wilson's plurality
still is above 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22

Overton for the killing of Judge Lawler,
and Percy Brooks, ferryman of Whites
burg, also indicted for the killing OF
Judge Lawler, will be in Huntsville to-
morrow morning by the time court opens
according to a statement by Judge
Miller.
These men are in the custody of the
court" said Judge Miller, land I'll guar
antee that they will be here when
wanted
Both Nails and Brooks have been pris-
oners in the county Jail at Birmingham
for several months. The order for their
transfer to Huntsville was made yester-
day.
1t is also expected that Robert Bell,
the United States district attorney for he
northern district of Alabama, and law
partner of Judge Allen, will arrive tomor-
row. 1t is expected that Judge Bell will
take an active part in the Overton case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
BIRMINGHAM'S BIG
ELECTRICAL SHOW

Will soon be on. Remember
the dates, December 20, in
elusive.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22

will meet at the Woodlawn library, where
programme on college, high school and
reference library problems will be dis
cussed. AT 2:9O o'clock this afternoon
they will meet at the central library. The
topic will be "Co-Operation of the Library
With Other Organizations" Tonight at
o'clock will be the addresses by the
above speakers.
The Alabama Library association has
for its objects the promotion of libraries
and library interests in Alabama During
its short existence it has endeavored to
arouse the people of the state to a due
and proper appreciation of free public
libraries, and it has encouraged in every
way a love of books.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
CHEM |I ! I, A;!x
4 MsYa KM KysLvN@

Gnres C""ghs and Colds. relieves irritation Iii ,ne
throat from coughing loosens the membrane. Cures
,roup' bronchitis Cough Short, Hacking Cough.
Allays the strangng in Whooping Cough 25c at dug
stores.-(adyt.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-22
JURY QUICKLY
SELECTED FOR
OVERTON TRIAL
CONTINUED from Page one)

NNVMtohANU AkVnA AsSC OhCb
been conservatively estimated that it
would take the better part of the week to
selec the jury owing to the fixed opinions
of the citizens of Madison county on the
guilt or innocence of David Overton.
SELECTION OF JURY
The selection of the jury was left to
Douglas Taylor, an associate counsel for
the state, and J. Fritz Thompson and
members of the Lawler family, while for
the defense Charles T. Grimmett, the per-
sonal attorney of Overton, sthe defendant
and his brothers made the selections. The
striking was done by Attorney Grimmett
for the defense and Fritz Thompson for
the state.
OF the venire of 100 jurors, AZ were ex-
cused on various grounds from nonbelief
in circumstantial evidence to blood rela.
tionship with the defendant and the de-
ceased. Judge Miller examined each and
every juror separately.
OVERTON COOL
Throughout the entire proceeding Over
ton. neatly groomed in dark clothes, sat
by his brothers and his attorneys. His
wife, son and daughter sat Immediately
to his rear, as we'll as other near rela-
tives. Overton was cool and business-like.
He was very active in the selection of the
jury, and in other controversial points
brought forward by Judge Allen.
Opposite the table and chairs reserved
for the counsel for the state sat the
states counsel and the newspaper men
Immediately to the rear sat the members
of the Lawler family. Eight members OF
the Overton and Lawler families are al
lowed within the bar while the first two
rows of seats outside the bar are re-
served for the members of both families
TRANSFER MALLS AND BROOKS
Charles Nails, former circuit clerk OF
Madison county, and Jointly indicted with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
STRUGGLE IS ON
OVER BRIDGE TAX

Iowa City, Jan. Is. Legal blows,
between County Attorney E. B>Wilson
and City Attorney A. E. Maine and the
threat Of an injunction against the
county institute the latest develop
ments in the struggle for the bridge
tax which is collected from Iowa City
property. S=s 81 f
The county claims that the right to
levy and collect the tax of SIS mills
rests entirely with the board of super
visors an dthe other officers, while the
city, through Attorney Maine. claims
that the COUNCIL has the right to fix
its W tax and collect it and hat the
money need not go through the hands
of the county treasurer and then be
paid back into the city treasurer. Both
the county an dthe city attorney cite
the law in defense of their claims. 81
Now comes the assertion that the
district court is to be asked to issue
an injunction restraining the county
treasurer from collecting further on
the levy. 1t is said that the injunction
proceedings are to be started this
week. 10 u.tt,.. #.a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
REFORM SCHOOL
WARDEN

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 13.-While War.
den McClaughry of the state reforma.
tory at Anamosa was t%elephoning on
account of a mutiny among the pris-
oners he was attacked by a guard,
said to have been rendered temporar.
lily insane by the disturbance. The
guard was overpOwered.
The mutiny started last Friday night
and continued until Sunday before it
could be brought under control, accord.
ing to the warden. Seventy prisoners
have been put on bread and water, and
thirty are in solitary confinement.
Another guard is also said to have be-
come temporarily insane as the result
of the affair. The warden declined to
make public the names of the two
men.
The mutiny is said to have been
caused by the cutting off of supplies OF
candy and other Injuries by prison Of
fcials following a recent inspection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15

Ia; Sam r. Moore. Greensburg, Mo-:
J. A. Moore, Nevada. Ia; L. M. Moore,
Milton, Ia: Mrs. A. z. Conkle, Mt.
Pleasant. Ia; l. E. Moore. Chugwater,
Wyo., -,
The Child's Conservation league held
a meeting Tuesday afternoon. with Mrs.
w. J. Steckel. A good attendance and
an Interesting program on the proper
food for the child and adul made this
one Of their most profitable sessions.
The league meets next Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Chas. Walker.
On account Of illness at the w. H.
Taylor home the w. Fl. M. S.. Of the
NJ. E. church announced to be held with
Mrs. Taylor this afternoon, was chang
ed to the Teed home with Mrs. E. b.
Johnson. 49,.
The newly elected directors of the
Citizens Mutual Telephone Co. named
the following officers: President, s. S.
Stanley; vice president, Evan Evans;
secretary, w. H. Wiseman: treasurer,
G. D.. Fortune; executive committee, r.
D. Sullivan, Walter Neal.
H. O. Wray was reelected county
engineer at a meeting of the board of
supervisors. Mr.. Wray has filled this
responsible position two years to the
satisfaction of the entire county and
state highway commission.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
ANXIOUS
ABOUT RETURNS
DO NOT KNOW HOW TO RATE
OFFICIALS SALARIES UNTIL
THEY KNOW POPULATION.

Des Moines, Jan. 13.-Some of the
Iowa counties are getting anxious for
the population figures. They want to
know officially how much population
they have so they can determine
whether or not the county officials
salaries are subject to any changes
and to settle other matters which de-
pend either directly or indirectly on
the population of the county.
IN nearly all of these counties the
reports of the enumerators have been
on file for some time but owing to- the
fact that the entire state has not been
checked over by the census depart
ment there is delay in announcing the
official figures.
The state censu department had ex-
pected to have the figures ready about
the first of the year. The department
says, however. it has been a big job
to complete the checking. In many
counties the enumerators failed to
credit to the county the residents who
were confined in state institutions.
Other irregularities were noted by the
department SO that it has been a big
job to get the figures complete and
accurate. However, the larger part of
the counties of the states have been
checked and it is hoped to have the
figures ready before a great while,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
DYSART A TO
BE GIVEN BIG BOOST

Dysart, Jan. 49, The Dysart band
boys have secured some OF the best
concert bands in this section Of the
state to assist them in the big band
carnival which will be held here Jan
uary rs to 20. The event promises to
be the leading social and musical af-
fair of the year for Dysart citizens and
the town is preparing to give the
musicians hearty support in their en-
terprise. a..- ~.
In addition to the band concerts
there will be vocal, and instrumental
music and dancing. The concerts will
all be held in the Dysart opera house.
The Dysart band will give the opening
concert on the evening of January rs.
The next evening Ithe La Porte city
band will furnish the entertainment
and will be followed on the next two
evenings by the bands from Traer and
Reinbeck. Music on the closing even
ing Of the festival will be furnished
by local talent. Prizes will be given
away each night o fthe carnival and
special prizes will be awarded on the
closing evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
r.. ELDON

The third series Of the Kensington
club parties was held last night at
the home Of H. T. Hull. Mesdames
H. T. Hull and Geo. A. Black were
h~ostesses. The evening was spent In
playing progressive rock, and a
glorious good time was had by all. A
luncheon was served by the hostesses
and the guests departed at a late
hour. The invited guest 81 was Mrs
Claude Starr. The next party will be
Feb. s at the G. E. Appleby home, with
Mrs. C. E. Appleby and Ruben Lutz
as hostesses.
John McFadden is sick with ton
silitis this week.
John Baldwin Of Selma, was in the
city Wednesday.
Tom Jaques was in Ottumwa Tues
day. IT,
The second committee of the Meth
odist church will have a tea at-the
home of Mrs. Alice Weist Friday. Jan,
IA, at 2:3O p. M. Everybody invited.
John Riggs of Selma was in the city
Wednesday.
- N. U. Luellen and F. S. Sharp went
to Des Moines recently to buy a car
load of farm implements.
O. S. Haywood was in Ottumwa
Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
OmnRIBUTE $4,000;
HAVE $4,000 FOR 1916

CenAevfl1e, Jan. 13.-When Center
;Nille BUSINESS men got together one
snieht This week and estimated thai
Nul1nE the past year they had contrl-
:abuted about $4,000 on numerous pup
lie solicitations for various projects
Aside from special solicitations such
- for the new hospital, they decided
10 make a budget Of these expenses
Tor tie coming year and have a lump
sum Of $4,000 raised to Y all
these things and any others deserving
Eof support. Among the things pro-
NOTED In this way the past year have
been tho Omitted States Marine band
the big county labor picnic. provision
Tor street hushing in the business ais
'trtct. support OF the weekly band con-
decorations Of the business dis
trict for the two weeks before Christ,
10 the municipal Christmas tree
and raising OF q charity fund and nu-
smerous other matters. The Associa-
zion OF Commerce, n hundred strong
and active, proposes to try the budget
Milan and raise all needed funds for
such purposes in one solicitation ana
have them expended under direction
|pf q special committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
ERv|SORs TO
GRAVEL ALL ROADS
HARDIN COUNTY SUPERVISORS
70 TAKE STEPS TOWARD
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT.

Nldora. Ian. IS. - The board OF sup
|Nrvlsors will 20 ahead with the grav'
|eling OF the entire country ROAD system
IA Hardin county and complete the
work in from three to five years re-
|xardless Of the amount OF funds Oh
hand. II a deficit occurs, as Is expeCt'
warrants will be issued Temporarily
and Al soon as these warrants amount
~ any considerable sum they will De
refunded by issuing bonds running not
s1onrer than twenty years and payaple
An regular annual installments as last
a. tax moneys are available.
That was the gtst Of the
of n convention Of nearly wv
who assembled in the court
house Saturday to consider tne s~o.
3ect. ~Travel on Gravel in 1916" was
,thefr slogan. D. W. Norris OF WA.
nhalltown and chairman OF Governor
Ifs1arkeis better roads commission "as
m. principal speaker. He explained
|4h-t h4a commission hoped to induce
80 next legislature to PROVIDE 1ol
ahondenr road and bridge IN
tn-shins a. we'll as In OF
snsraal districts by referendum o :
"A IA peopae so the taxpayers wouio
what they we're TO get LOT tne!'
rnne before the bonds were lssoeu.
- "a ssdd Il would be four years az
3easf before any roads could oe Oui,.
srnaer q new law and tnat tne on,y
- . county board could proceed NV
80 70 build, overdraw, ea@e@ oeo'
Il a1heruard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
ANNUAL
ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual meeting was held We'd
nesday evening at the First Congrega-
tional church, preceded by an inform.
al supper at $50 o'clock. More than
one hundred members were present
and enjoyed a social time. The follow
ing were elected as officers for the
coming year:
Deacons William McNett and c.
w. Messenger. Deaconesses - Mes.
danes F. l.. Root, l.. H. Ellsworth.
Trustees - Mrs. G.. M. Myers, j. l..
Adams and E. G. LOOMS. Church
clerk, T. F. Norfolk. Music commit.
tee, E. c.. Loomis, Mrs. Carroll Jones
and Miss Nita Hahn. Ushers, Herbert
Morehouse, Walter Meek, Calvin Man
ming, F. A. Tisdale and H. S. Merrick.
Sunday School superintendent, L. s..
Deal. Assistant, Mrs. M. Bann:ster.
superintendent primary department,
Mrs. w. B. Bonnifeld and Mrs. D, f.,
Graham. Secretary and treasurer Of
the Sunday school. Walter G. Meek j
Reports were made by, the various.
officers and committees ard an address
by the pastor, Rev. Malcolm Dana was
of interest. .....
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
CH~IROPRACTORs TO
FIGHT COURT CASE

Maquoketa,, Jan. 10. - In all prob
ability the case against the local chiro-
gpractofs, H. r. Trimpe and James F.
sMcGinnis. who are charged with prac-
medicine without a license, will
he a highly interesting one. The two
men mentioned were indicted by the
jury last week and are now un-
der $500 bonds, and their trial will
come off this week. Mr.. Nc
sGinnis states that he uses or has used
mo medicine or surgery and is pleased
Sat the proceedings, averring that it will
sbe a test case in which he cannot do
else but win. County Attorney Ely will
look after the states interests in the
affair, while Attorney Arch Sokol has
been retained as local counsel by the
Sdefense. No little interest is being
shown here in the matter and the court
room will be the mecca for the Curl
GUS when the ball starts rolling.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
GIANTS WANT
RIDICULOUS SUM

New York, Jan. 13.-Harry Sinclair,
former Federal league promoter, stat.
ed yesterday his position regarding
the purchase of the New York Ma.
tionals and how far his negotiations
had progressed with President Hemp
stead, of the Giants. 81 would like to
purchase the Giants he said. "The
price placed on the club thus far by
Hampstead has been ridiculous, how.
ever and does not warrant serious
consideration. While the Giants have
made big profits in the past, they
have made it in a capital stock of
$3.50, 900, which is entirely different
from making profits on an investment
OF from $4,000 900 to $1,000, OOO.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
FORT MADISON TO
OVERCOME DEBT
PLANS TO BOND ITSELF TO OVER.
COME ALL OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS.

Fort Madison, Jan. ia plan to
bond the city of Fort Madison to over
come an outstanding Indebtedness in
the general fund has been developed
by the city council, following a sugges-
ton offered to that body by City At
torney J. M. c. Hamilton. The move
ment will be to petition the banks of
the city to assume the outstanding
warrants at interest. The banks can
then secure Judgment on the sale Of
the warrants which will permit the
council to right the ship Fort Madison
in the financial sea by ordering a spe-
cial tax levy to meet the judgments.
The total Indebtedness Of the city
is now in the neighborhood of about
$4,000. The outstanding warrants
cover three funds-light, fire and
general improvement. The first and
light, however, will automatically be
redeemed when the levies come in
on the first day Of April, but the gen.
eral fund. which now shows a deficit
of 81, 800. 96. through the loss of the
saloon tax will continue to go back
wards until a bond issue is made to
prevent it's slump.
The amount of the bond issue is
not definitely determined, but it will
no. be large, and may be in the
neighborhood of $ $4,000. The warrants
will be rdeemed by the city in 1917
through the ordering OF the levy.
A committee composed of Mayor A.
P. Brown, City Attorney Hamilton and
the finance committee of the council
will wait on the banks Of the city
next Saturday afternoon to determine
the standpoint of the officers of those
institutions in the matter