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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
LACY FAILS ID APPEAR BEFORE
 PARDON BOARD
Famous Convict Loses Last Opportunity to Press Pa role Plea Before New
 Governor Takes Seat

Montgomery, December 10.-(Special) ) The last opportunity for Theo Lacy, fla nous convict, to appear before the board of pardons with it's present personnel passed Tuesday when the board had it's last meeting during the Henderson ad- ministration. When time for the next meeting comes the legislature will be in session and it was stated by Judge John Purifoy, member of the board, there will not be a January session because of the difficulty resulting from the con gestion during the legislative session.
 Judge Purifoy comes out of office as secretary of state in January. Miles c. A*lgood and Emmett G. Thigpen will be members of the board about a month longer. MT. Allgood, now state auditor, becomes commissioner of agriculture in January, and MT. Thigpen will surrender the office of attorney general to J. Q. Smith of Birmingham.
 There was much surprise at the state house Tuesday when Lacy failed to ap- pear before the board. His name was mentioned scores of times but no one seemed to have official information re- garding the status of his petition for a parole. It was stated semiofficially dur ing the morning he would not be at the building and later John Moffat, private secretary to the governor, received T long distance call from a person who wanted MT. Lacy" It is believed Lacy had planned to visit the board, and make his personal appeal for clemency,
 CONSIDERED JOKE
 The petition of Lacy is not yet of ficially before Governor Henderson. and it is now considered one of the many jokes pulled recently by the famous con vict, who disappeared many years ago with approximately s92,00o of state con vict department funds. No information came from his attorney at Selma, and the case is considered a closed incident.
 The board of pardons was called upon to take action in many petitions Tues day. There. were increased nmbers be- cause of the usual belief of prisoners and relatives the board and chief ex- ecutive desire to "dish out" Christmas gifts in the shape of paroles. Probably two days will elapse before the decis- ions are rendered.
 Among the petitions was one from Ed ward O. Ellis, who killed Pat Rooney in Birmingham in 1914. The Rooney Ellis case was sensational, but Ellis did not serve a day for the offense. His sentence was five years. His brother asked the board to grant full Nardon and restoration of civil and political rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
GREENVILLE

Greenville, December l0- Special. )-The
 I1 Zion church for central Alabama closed here yesterday after four days. successful session. B.snop J. w, All stock of Montgomery, presided at the conference.
 There were about 200 delegates here from all of the churches~in the district.
 Another outbreak of influenza has hit Greenville and Butler county. The health authorities are not alarmed, however, and they have not seen fit to place a ban on public gatherings. The schools are continuing their sessions in Green vile. and they are teaching on all holi- days and Saturdays to make up part of the six weeks lost by two previous bans,
 The pupils will get only few of the Christmas holidays.
 Seven new cases were reported in Greenville today with about that many in the rural sections near Greenvile. Local physicians claim that there will be few cases throughout the winter and that the worst of the epidemic is over
 The approach of the Christmas holi- days has caused a boom to business in Greenville. The retail business has great ly increased during the past few days.
 The Greenville merchants are expecting
 better business this year than ony of the past They base their claims on the fact of the prevailing high prices of all farm products All of the Green vile shops are putting on their holiday attire, which is drawing the attention Of many out of town shoppers
 Most every train brings into Green vile soldier boys of the city and county who have been recently mustered out of service from the training camps from all sections of the country, The boys are happy and they wear the smile that speaks of loyalty to their country. Those who were formerly employed are get tfng their old positions and their senior ity of service has been held for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Australians Want to
 Hold German Colonies

Melbourne, December 10.-The legisla tive council of New South~ Wales has adopted a resolution for transmission to the secretary for the colonies in London asking that the German colonies be per manently incorporated within the British empire.
 For the safety of Australia, for the se- curity of the British empire, and the flu ture peace of the world reads the reso- lution, "every effort should be made at the peace conference to ensure that in no circumstances shall the German possess sions in the Pacific be returned to Ger many, and that A* these possessions shall be permanently incorporated with in the British empire.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Prominent Mississippi
 Man Shot From Ambush

Meridian, Miss. December 10.-Dr. E. V, Johnson. prominent citizen living near Shubuta, was shot and fatally wounded today by a person concealed in a barn, who shot the doctor in the back while he was milking a COW. Dr. Johnson died at S-o'clock tonight.
 Major Clark, [ negro living on the Johnston place, has been arrested after a chase with blooShounds and is held in the Clarke county jail charged with the crime. He is reported to have con fessed.
 Dr. Johnson was formerly. a we'll known dentistSof Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Middle-Aged Woman
 Commits Suicide

Mrs George Flanagan, aged 40, was found dead at her home at Black Creek, near Boyles, yesterday morning. The body was hanging by a rope made of pieces of cloth tied together and twist ed to a joist of the room. It is ap- parent that it was a case of suicide, as there was no evidence of a struggle, according to the statement of neigh bor, who found the body No reason for the rash act could be learned. As- sistant Coroner Rives will investigate the case this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Mrs. E. A. Hutchinson
 Meets Tragic Death

The friends of Mrs. F. E. Davidson will regret to learn of the tragic death of her. cousin, Mrs. E. A. Hutchinson of New Orleans, from injuries received in an elevator accident, occurring at the Title Guarantee building at that place. Mrs Hutchinson is said to have stepped
 out of the elevator on the fifth floor, when the gate of the elevator closed and the elevator started to ascend. Mrs. Hutchinson was dragged to the sixth floor, where the elevator was stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
GREENVILLE DEPUTY
 INSTANTLY KILLED

Greenville, Miss, December .1ol--Deputy Sheriff R. L. Williams was shot and instantly killed and Tom Williams, his brother, was shot four times and per haps fatally wounded about midnight last night by Anthony Williams, negro The tragedy occurred while the deputy sheriff and his brother were taking the negro, who was charged with a minor of fense, to Arcola.
 In the shooting the negro received two minor wounds. He escaped to swamp, but, was later captured and is being held in jail here. A
 Tom Williams was brought here for medical attention. His condition is re. ported critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
MEETING
 OF SOUTHERN CLUB

The Southern club holds its annual meeting tonight and as Judge B. M Aliens second term is expiring he will If custom be followed, pass out. Harry Jones is vice president and If he is ad-
 vanced to the executive office there will be, it is said, an interesting contest for the vacancy
 A board of governors will be chosen and fiscal reports will be read. The meeting will be held in the ballroom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
l.. & N. Petitions to
 Reduce Service Are
 Vigorously Opposed

Montgomery, December 10.-(Special) ) Petitions of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company to rearrange sched- ules over it's Prattville branch and dis continue service over it's Columbana branch were fought vigorously at the special meeting of the Alabama public service commission Tuesday. Morris Bush, president of the Shelby Iron com pany. appeared against the Columbana petition, testifying his company near Co., lumbiana needs the services of the Louisville and Nashville. Citizens ap- peared against the latter petition, saying they woud have no outlet to the country with the Louisville and Nashville branch discontinued.
 Officials of the railroad claim the Southern serves the towns on the Louis vile and Nashville There Is a huge loss also on it's line 1t was stated.
 Persons who live in the vicinity of Prattville and who work in Montgomery. complain that they would have to come to the city in automobiles if the passen- ger trains were discontinued. Tn each case the commission took the matter under advisement.
 company. which operates lines between Clio, Arriton and Louisvile, was granted. Increased rates were asked.
 The petition of the Ozark Telephone company was taken under advisement. Increased rates also are asked in this petition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
PREP PARAT|ON BEGUN FORWELCOM|NGMEN
 AS THEY REACH HOME
Governor Names Committee of 5 Fathers of Soldiers Who Will Greet Re-
 turning Heroes

Montgomery, December 10.-tSpe- cial. )-Preparati for the welcoming of returning Alabama soldiers from France by official representatives Of the state were begun Tuesday when Governor Henderson named stand ing committee of B fathers of soldiers, whose duty 1t will be to keep in touch with the war department regarding the time of arrival of the overseas force. In selecting the committee Gov ernor Henderson thought it best to choose only those men who have sons in the service In France, and in state ment prepared with the list of dele gates, the governor says "It is desired that each one of the committee lay aside his own particular affairs and at the call of the chairman attend to the formal welcoming of the soldiers of Alabama, from, time to time, as they approach our shores.'
 The chairman of the committee is to keep in touch with the war depart ment and ascertain the time of arrival, name the mastering out camp and other details. The committee will welcome the soldiers back to Alabama in the nama Of the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Evans Returns to Capital

Montgomery, December l6.-(Special.) Mai. Virgil V. Evans. ad1utant geheral. returned to Montgomery Tuesday ,from Birmingham. where he madea prefimin- ary inspection of the battalion o4 Unit ed States guards. This inspection is required before the guards are pus- tered into service and equipped. There are 40 Birmingham men in thisA di- vision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HALE

Hearst, in message to the New~Y ork American dated February 24 outlined in- structions to be cabled to William Bay ard Hale, then Hearst correspondent in Berlin. The message said:
 T firmly believe that the vast ma jority of the people of the United States~are entirely undesirous of war witE Germany. I believe also that the people of Germany are equally undo sirous of war with the United States.
 Under such circumstances, I can not see why the centuryo old friendship of the. United States and Germany cannot be maintaihed and perpetuated by the high mihded and humanitarian rulers and political leaders of our re- spective countries.
 seWe, in America, have just celebrated the anniversary of Washington's birth- day and this should remind us that the friendship of Germany was inaugurated SNy Washington and by Frederick the Gres't. two Of the ablest and wisest and most far-seeing gentlemen that any na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Miss Garrison Tomorrow
 Night at Jefferson

The Music Study club will present Mabel. Garrison, Metropolitan Opera house soprano, in a recital tomorrow night at the Jefferson theatre. This celebrated artist has been creating a furor on her concert tour and she will doubtless meet with an ovation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Ban on in Mobile

Mobile. December 10.--The city com- mission tonight, on the recommendation of the board of health, ordered all schools theatres motion picture houses closed, and all public gatherings stopped on account of the reappear- ance of the influenza in epidemic form The order affects all soft drink stands
 Churches gre requested to cease serv- ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
DEBATE BEGUN ON WAR REVENUE BILL WITH FEW SENATORS
 ATTENDING SESSION
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next Congress. controlled by republic ans, may handle the matter.
 The minority report, while expressing general approval of the 1919 tax pro- gramme, declared that extention of the Legislation to 1920 Is without justifi- cation. Senator Penrose said future conditions are too uncertain and in- formation at hand insufficient for Con gress now to fix tax schedules for 1920 He added, however, that tax reduc- tions in that year are a foregone con- cIn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Dwelling Damaged i.

A dwelling occupied by A. H. Finch at Avenue H and Eighteenth street was damaged by fire yesterday afternoon, the damages being estimated at $35. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Attorney General Is
 Charged With Forgery
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somewhat and make 1t an editorial ap proving action of Senate. Speak very highly of Wilson, say he is a good President ard undoubtedly meant to use power for good purposes, but the prece- dent is a dangerous one to establish and Janate did well to retain its pow CTS and rights and protect the liberties of the people.
 Say that the few senators who voted to retain the rights and functions of that body constitute roll of honor. They did not lack respect for President. but they had a greater respect for the in stitutions founded by the fathers. The day will come when their action will be commended by all the people. Print their names"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
DEATHS

Mrs. J. H. BIackwelI-Aged 25, died at a local infirmary last night The re- mains will be sent to Albany this aft ernoon by Loy. .% Allen M. Gavin-Aged 3S, died at a To- cal infirmary yesterday morning. Flu neral services from Johns, chapel this afternoon at o'clock, interment in Forest Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Flora Abbey-Aged GA, died at a local infrmary Monday night. Flu neral services from Johns chapel this morning at 11:30 o'clock, inter- ment in Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

The committee in full follows:
 pr. H. T. Inge, Mobile, chairman; Francis J. Caffey, acting chairman in New York in the absence of the chair man; Thomas E. Knight, Greensboro; F. c. Bass, Brundidge; John W. Durr, Montgomery; J. w. Jones, Roy; Frank S. Stone. Bay Minette: B. S. Bibb, Selma; H. Watford, Dothan; J. K. Dixon. Talladega l.. w. Foy,. Eufaula; ; T. C. Banks, Attalla; T. F. Pitts, Union Springs; R. F. Spragins, Huntsville; S H. Peck. Mobile; Judge w. E. Skeggs, Decatur; Col. Leo Strassburger. Mont gomery: Dr J. l. Armstrong, Cullman: w R. Afford, Camden; W. H. Cleve- land Centreville: Judge P. B. Jarman Livingston; Judge M Solly, Ozark Rev. s. P. Lindsey, Bellville; A. J.. Wright Fayette R. w. Gilchrist Brartley; R. H Palmeri Jasper; W.!- liam M. Hendley, Greenbrier; Michael Cody, Montgomery; M w. Walker, Selma; Thomas J. Bradley. Huntsville. . J. F. Kent, Ensley; Sterling A. Wood, Birmingham; R. T. Simpson, Florence Felix L. Smith, Rockford; M o. Car rol. Ozark; J. T. Lee Hamilton: R. w Collins. Ga1lion; R. H. Richardson Athens; Dr, E. NJ Shack1eford, Troy; John T. Walker, Montgomery Judge W. c. McCorvey. Monroeville; w. D. Stapleton, Bay Minette: E. B. Martin Martins: w. S. Newton. Dothan, E. w. Argo, Talladega; John A. Rogers, Gainesville: John T. Bell Clayton: G. T. Sibley, Birmin ghafn: w. J. Boykin, Gadsden; w.. M. Blount. Union Springs; Robert Maurice, Mobile: R. H. Fake, Mobile; T. F. Brooks Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Anna Lillian NichOIs-The 4-month- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. T. Nich- ols, died at the residence at Dolomite yesterday morning. Funeral services announced later by Johns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Colorado town has installed sani- tary street drinking fountains which deliver cold water from nearby noun tains and hot water from hot springs in the vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

William HairstOn-Aged 3. died at the residence, 228 Seventy fifth street,
 north. yesterday morning. Funeral services from the residence this after noon at o'clock, interment in Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Ellen V. Francisco-Funeral serv- ices over the remains of Mrs. Ellen Veltman Francisco will be held from the residence, 1216 Twenty-ninth tn street. north, this morning at 10:30 o'clock, interment following in Elm wood. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Misses Iva and Ina veltman; five sisters. Mrs. c. w Norrell. Mrs. J. B. Yager and Miss Martha Rogers of Birmingham. and Mrs. J. E. McGee and Mrs Herbert Allen, and three brothers. Pallbearers: E. A. Hafhil- ton. c. B. Hopkins, A. M. Reid, A. Lincoln. c. w. Norrell and John B. Wager
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
THE WEA THEIR
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 10-The fore cast follows:
 Alabama: Fair Wednesday, slightly colder in north portion; Thursday fair and colder.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy in west, local rains in east portion Wednesday,; Thurs day fair and slightly colder.
 Mississippi: Fair, colder Wednesday and Thursday.
 Tennessee: Fair, colder Wednesday and Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Mrs. Beulah Beatrice Pnrdue-Aged 39, died at the residence, AIS Avenue c, Avondale, yesterday morning. Flu neral services announced later by Loy. Mrs. Pardue was an active mem- Der of the Woedmen circle and a grand officer~of the grand lodge of Alabama, and had just been elected district deputy for the ensuing year of Rosewood grove. Mrs. PardNe Is survived by her husband. Dan &ar- due; her father, c. H. Robertson. and one sister, Mrs. Syoner Taylor of Columbus, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11
Local Data

Local data for the 24 hours ending at ' D. m., December 10 1918:
 Highest temperature ............... eS Lowest temperature ......a...., M Mean temperature .................. 64 Normal temperature ................ X Excess in temperature since Jan
 udry 1 -...-.................... g Rainfall ..........-................ .0t Total rainfall since January 1s.......5 .5S.2g . Excess in rainfall since January 1..11.S2 Relative humidity: a. m. ............ 93
 F noon ...,A................. 7s
 p. m. .......................... S6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

z. Stnpleton-Funeral services over z. Stapleton, who died at the age of 80 at his residence at 2417 Sixth avenue, will be held at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, Seventh avenue and Twenty fifth street, at 3 p. m. today. E There will be interment at Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Charles Il. BIatxer-Aged 53, died at the residence, 2505 Thirty-frs avenue north, December g. Funeral services from the Northsde Catholic church tomorrow morning at o'clock, inter ment in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Jessie Clara Mewbourne-Aged 10, died at local infirmary Sunday after noon. Funeral services from Wood in's undertaking parlors this morn ing at 10 o'clock, interment in Elm wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-11

Marion Gravks-The 4-yearlold daugh- ter of MT and Mrs N. s. Graves. died at the residence, 222 Forty eighth street north. yesterday afternoon. The remains will be sent to Camp Hill this morning by Loy. She is survived by her parents and one sis ter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-30

possible. They have some of the very
best men in Liberal, Tyrone, Hooker
Guymon and Hansford interested
with them in the. point where they
have put up money to make test.
AS stated above, the time was when
oil well investments were more or
less of gamble, but we have firmly
believed for years that this country
would some day be one of the big
fields of the United States, and we
now believe that the only feature
lacking to make our dreams come
true is the necessary courage with
sufficient financial backing to develop
the natural wealth we have all about
us. This is what these men pro-
$pose to do. They have spent great
deal Of their private funds in going
into the proposition to the extent
of still greater outlay. The facts
which these gentlemen have gathered
are worth hearing and we believe
the company deserves the moral and
financial assistance Of every public
spirited person in the community
Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-30
LIBERAL MAN INVENTS
WONDERFUL LITTLE MACHINE
w. M. Pysher's Idea of Meat and
Vegetable Slicer Proves
Valuable.

A Liberal man has disproved the
old theory that an inventor must
be near-sighted and have long hair.
w. M. Pysher might be the last
man one would pick on if they start
ed out to find an inventor in Liberal,
and in this they would miss their
guess, for he has recently patented
meat and vegetable slicer that
beats anything yet shown for that
work.
A couple Of months ago repre-
sentative of The Democrat was in
vited to the Keystone Hotel to see the
first model Of the machine demon
strated, and we can say from the OBJ
servation that it did everything
claimed for it, and then some.
The machine has the great advant-
age of simplicity in construction and
operation. It is altogether different
in principle from anything on the
market, and there is little doubt that
within a short time it will become
as commonly used as the food grind
er found in almost every kitchen in
the land.
Mr.. Pysher has just returned from
Cincinnati, where he made arrange
ments for the manufacture of the in
vention and has a large number of
high class statesmen ready to 60 on
the road as soon as the manufacture
has begun.
He has been asked by one firm for
price on 10000 and another for
5000.
A company will be organized to
manufacture and market the inven-
ton. Most of the capital is to be
FURNISHED by local men. In fact,
most of the stock has been spoken for
already. The head office of the COM
pany will be maintained here. The
company will be capitalized at $780,
900 and it is thought that this will
be ample to thoroughly organize and
introduce the article.
This should mean a big thing for
the town as well as Mr.. Pyser as it
is going to take several people to
handle the business Of the company
and it will be the means Of bringing
people here.