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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-02
New, e. r o. "' ".' Twice Told Tales News, ,s x .. ' ~"s
JANUARY 2, 1909.

Queen Helene Of Italy WAS seriously
injured In another earthquake shock at
Messina yesterday while administering
to the sufferers,
Mount Etna. near the cities Of Cata-
MIA and Palmero, Is threatening an
eruption following the earthquake
shocks on the Italian Islands.
Harry u. Redford, New York sports
man, he will leave this
month to explore the Arctic regions
alone.
James j, Corbett last night an
nounced his intentions Of meeting Jack
Johnson II no other white heavyweight
could be found to do so.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-02
RED CROSS WORK FOR JULY

To convey a vague impression of the
help that has been given by the Ameri-
can Red Cross to the soldiers in action,
you may turn the July work into fig
ures, You may mention the distribution
Of a hundred thousand complete meals,
OF a million hot drinks. sandwiches and
eggs, of four million cigarets; or you
may approximate the number Of men
fed at Red Cross outpost stations by
denominating a cup of chocolate. a
sandwich, or ten ~cigarets as one food
unit, and stating that 80, 900 of such
units we're served per diem. Or again
you may sneak OF 2.5o0 newspapers
delivered daily, and 500 magazines
weekly, to each division at the front
From the Red Cross Magazine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-02
The Public Be SerOed
CREe.u.s.R PAT. oEE
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AND IT'S thirty years.
SINCE ! saw the hills.
IN THE winter time.
AND IT'S more than that.
SINCE l Topped on a sled.
AND CoAsTED them,
AND LONG ago.
I GAVE up hope.
THAT THE day would come.
WHEN might go back.
AND JUST today.
A LETTER came,
WITH THE mark of the town.
ON THE envelope.
AND A relative wrote.
THAT TWO old folks.
WHOM I used to love.
AND WHO still live there.
AND WHOM I still love.
HAD EXPRESSED a wish.
THAT I visit them.
AND I'VE written a letter.
DEAR UNCLE and Aunt.
KEEP PLACES for two.
lat THE dinner table.
ION NEW Years day.
AND WE'LL both be there"
THE BOTH" is my wife.
AND WE'RE going up.
AND IF I don't come back,
YOU'LL FIND me there.
.
ON THE great long hill,
NEAR THE Baptist church.
WITH A new bob sled. "
THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-02

Senator Mcclellan and Representative Fisher are entitled to
a large share of the credit for the retention Of Park field as a
permanent aviation school. 1t is a pleasure to testify to the
active interest they have manifested in all matters affecting the
welfare of their state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-02

Mr.. Hoover is finding it a big task to feed the French. One
who has had the responsibility OF feeding a single family can
appreciate the magnitude of the enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
REMAIN TILL TREATY SIGNED

Cob1enZ, Tuesday, June 24.-Tha three American divisions which were concentrated east of the Rhine in tho American bridgehead area will remain there until the peace treaty is actually signed. according to an announcement made here today... As soon as peaeA is signed the Americans will begin to return to the quarters they occupied before the concentration of a week ago, which was ordered by Marshal Porch in preparation for an advance into Germany should the Germans not accept the peace conditions. It is ex- pected the troops will remain in these quarters until orders come to start for home.
 The Third army consists of five d visions and the auxiliary units of the Third corps, approximately 160,0O0 men. Transportation officers said to- day that the divisions and the various units could be out of Germany oy August l. if general headquarters gave orders to that effect.
 According to present plans, the Fifth division,' which occupied part of Lux emburg will start for France proo-
 ably within a day or two after peace is signed The Third and Fourth Tdi- visions will be the next to move west which hold the east bank of the Rhine, will be the last to depart in the event that no complete American division is to remain in Germany as part of the permanent army of occupation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

Tuscaloosa, June 25.-(Special) )-Not every man who is to be hanged has the privilege of tying the knot which Is to make certain his exit from this world; nor is the average individual slated for such a leave-taking inter- ested in the subject
 Dock Bighsm, the white murderer of Sheriff W. P. Watts of Tuscaloosa county, who is to be hanged in the jail here Friday, is the exceptional indi- viduaL Sheriff Hughes. who has the affair in charge, has had 70 expert ence in hangings and did not know points of the art of jerking individuals into the illimitable whence, so Dock volunteered to help him make the at- fair 8 complete success
 Besides furnishing the body to be hanged, Bigham is adding those grace full little touches which contribute so much to the general eclat and perfect success of such affairs. Bigham served a 25-year manslaughter sentence from which he was pardoned--in tie state penitentiary, and among the other useful education he acquired there was proficiency in tying hang mans knots
 Sheriff Hughes sent out and bought 20 feet of x inch manila hemp, and it was attached to the iron ring in the ceiling of the cell in which the hang ing will take place next Friday. The trap door has been opened and the rope dropped through it and an old iron range weighing $50 polnds attached to the rope to stretch it. The effect of the weight stretched the rope three feet, which stretching would have been an unpleasant feature if deferred until Mir. Bigham was supplying the weight
 After being well stretched the rope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

section 6572 is purely statutory and be- fore items can be charged against the same they must be such as to bring them within the express provisions of the statute. Amendment by implication Is not favored in law. This section is applicable only to conviction in felony cases.
 Reference to the prohibition statute, supra, reveals the fact that the only act made d felony under said statute is unlawfully distilling, manufacturing or making of prohibited liquors and beverages, and by section 10 of said act it is provided
 "Section 10: That whenever any per son is convicted in the circuit court of unlawfully distilling or manufacturing or making any of said prohibited liquors and beverages, there shall be charged in the bill of costs to be paid and collected as other items of cost the sum of $50 to be allowed the sheriff or other officer or person who furnished the evidence and brought about the conviction, and who shall satisfy the presiding judge that he is the person entitled to said sum, and shall receive from the judge a certificate to that ef- feet
 If this item should be charged in the bill of costs to be paid and col lected as other items of costs, an ex- ecution would accordingly issue against the convict for this and the other items of cost. and upon that failure to pay same he would have to work it out at the rate per day as allowed by the statute.
 "Inasmuch as it is not expressly made by the statute an item chargeable against the convict fund, I do not think it is chargeable against that fund.
 Tt will be observed that if the $50 informers feet taxable as cost were to be read into the items of the convict fund under section 6572, this feet to- gether with the numerous other items specified in said section, would swell the amount very frequently beyond the $150 prescribed by code section 6573 and if allowed, would correspondingly reduce the amounts to be apportioned to other officers had 1t not been al- lowed.
 q therefore, do not think that it was intended to amend said section by reading into it this item of cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
4 HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS FOR
 STATE NOMINATED
Anti-Saloon League Super intendent May Have to Ap- pear in Court in COnnec-
 tion With Still on Farm

Montgomery, June 25.--(SpeciaD-P cipals for firty-seven county high sch ools in Alabama have been named for the school term of 1919-0 Nominations were made by the county school boards, and were approved by the state high hool board, composed of Governor Kilby, spright Dowell, State superinten- dent of education, and the state auditor, Fitzhugh Lee. Others are yet to be named.
 The list, as made public Wednesday by Superintendent Dowell, follows:
 Autauga, Miss Alma McGaugh Bibb, J. w. Watson; Blount, J. w. Hicks; Calhoun, S. B. Gibson; Chambers, l.. Leftwich Cherokee, C. w. Phillips; Chiffon. c. V. Thompson: Choctow, F. S. Ward; Clarke J. C.. Austin Clay, J. H. Graves; Cleburne, E. J. Landers; Coffee, R. K. Hood; Colbert, E. M Hod- sen; Conecuh, Sellers Slough; Coosa. Cur tis Mathews; Covington, J. E. Hendiey.
 Cullman. C.. H. Bowling; Dallas. J. L. Moulder; DeKalb, N. I, Callan; FL more, w. F. Maynor; Escambia. M. l.. Orr; Fayette, J. J. Moore; Geneva, E. H. Turner; Henry. J. J. Yarbrough; Houston, C. W. Johnson; Jackson, c. R. Wood; Jefferson, T. w. Smith, Lamar, J. A. Johnson; Lawrence, A. B. Mur- ptree: Lee, J. A. Parrish; Lomestone, K. B. Baxter Lowndes, J. E. Middlebrooks; Macon, Thomas $. Bugg; Madison. J. M. Laird; Marion. James A. Campbell Jr.; Marshal, N. F. Greenhill
 Monroe. J. A. York; Morgan. J. M. Crowell; Poke, " V. Norton; Randolph, H. D. Weathers St Clair, J. O. Sturdi- vent Talladega. W. P. Johnson; Talla- poosa. R. F. Hodnette; Walker. l. Alex Moore; Washington, w. V. Luckie; Will cox Claude Hardy: Winston, J. H. Sans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
By Associated Press

By Assoctateu Press
 London, June 25.-President Ebert of Germany, Premier Bauer and all the ministers have issued a proclan1d- tion to the German people, according to a wireless message from Berlin, an. nouncing the conclusion of peace and urging as the first pressing need tho bending of all efforts to it's fulfill ment.
 "As far as 1t is possible to carry It out" says the proclamation, "the treaty must be carried out"
 It declares faithful loyalty to those threatened with separation from thu empire and promises to intercede in their behalf, "as we would intercede for ourselves"
 It concludes by exhorting the peo- pie to realize the need of work ani faithfulness to duty for the redemp- ton of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
BOARD OF TRADE ELECTS

The annual election of officers for the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade has resulted in the following, the announcement be- ing made today: President, c. B. Yer ner; vice president, Judge A. S Van de Graaf: treasurer, R. H. Cochrane, and the following board of directors: $. F. Aston, F. G. Blair, w. W. Brandon, A. c. Cade, $. F. C1abaugh, E. L. Clarkson, Luther Davis, S. E. Deal, Dr. c. H. Denny, Edward Doty. J. A. Duckworth, H. B. Foster, J. Manley Foster, Victor Friedman, B. P. Head, J. D. Henderson. F. M. Moody, E. B. Nuzun, W. H. Rai-- ford, D. L. Rosenau. I. W. Ross, Saul Smith.
 The membership of the Board of Trade is now in excess of 400 and it is purposed to elect a competent man. ager for the body and make the work have a more aggressive character than in the past. It is understod that the board will pay a salary of $3600 for competent man and has a number of names under discussion. Numero Is farmers and planters have joined the organization and it is not by any means confined to the city of Tusca- loosa, but under the new dispensation will have the county as its field of operations instead of stopping at the city limits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
FOREMAN FATALLY INJURED BY NEGRO
 AT FAIRFIELD PLANT

IT. Courtney. apparently 42 years of age, a foreman employed by the American Steel and Wire company at Fairfield. was knocked in the head and probably fatally injured by an unknown negro at the plant late last night.
 The negro escaped, but it is expected will be captured this morning, aa a posse of workmen from the plant are making a search for him. The fore man and the negro, according to the statement. were not quarreling at the time MT. Courtney was struck.
 Johns ambulance was summoned and rushed him to the Birmingham infirmary, where it was stated that his skull was fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
FORD CAR RUNS INTO
 BANK BUILDING

peculiar accident in which no one was injured and little damage done happened at First avenue and Twenty first street yesterday afternon. Mrs J. A. Parker, 42o Twenty-third street. north, was driving along the street at a moderate rate of speed in flivver. accompanied by another, young lady. Just as they drove oposite the Steiner Bank building the Ford became un- jumped upon the siGe- walk and ran into the. door of the bank.
 "I don't know what was the mat ter," said Mrs. Parker to officers. "All at once the car started to make exten- sive leaps. and from that to bounds, and the next thing knew we were in the doorway and the screen was under the wheels of the car" Mrs Parker made arrangements to pay for the damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
"BOLSHEYIsM ON TRIAL"

The demon bo1shevism with it's claw ing hand and fiery berth shows no mercy. With steadily increasing fury it sweeps over the entire land and Is daily trying to obtain a foothold in American industry. There Is but one thing that has been able to survice this demon of the universe. this menace "to all humanity. and that is love. That this is true, is the point proven in "Bolshevism on Trial" which opens at the Alcazar next Monday for solid weeks enga cement. Interming1ed with the excitement of a wonderfully pro- duced picture is well worked out love story which brings the picture to a happy ending, clearing away all doubt.
 "Bolshevism on Trial' is considered the timeliest picture of tn year and it was at great expense that the man. agement of the Alcazar was able to books the attraction. A special musical programme has been worked out by the conductor of the Alcazar orchestra and it Is expected that this feature will make the excellent offering even more interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Committee Adjourns Without Acting on
 Falls Resolution
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 obligations whatever to take the coun- cirs advice
 Not under d legal obligation re- piled Senator Borah, but certainly un- der the moraf obligation"
 Advise and prescribe here would have the same meaning" Mir Borah said. "so far as the moral obligat ton is concerned"
 Then words mean nothing" re- torted Senator Walsh.
 Senator Phelan, democrat. Califo- mia, called attention that the Senate might advise the President regarding negotiations of treaties, but could not prescribe his course. Senator Lodge, republican. Massachusetts, suggested that, regardless of the action of the council. the nation would be morally bound to go to the aid of any leaguo member whose territorial integrity was threatened.
 An assertion that resort to force was provided in article 10 only as a last resort should the arbitration clauses elsewhere in the covenant fail was made by Senator Fletcher, Florida, and Sen ator Pittman democrat, Nevada, asked:
 'Ts 1t the Idaho senator's position that we should take no part in estab-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
SECTION NOT AMENDED

Montgomery. June 25.-(SpeciaD-Sec- tion 10 of the bone-dry prohibition bill, ei acted by the legislature in January, does not amend section 6572 of the Code of Alabama which fixes the limit of the so called "convict fund" at $l5O, according to a legal option handed down by Judge Richard V. Evans special assistant at- torney general. The opinion was asked for by Fitzhugh Lee, who saw that 1t was in conflict with section of the State code.
 The opionion, the first to be rendered on any section of the bill, in full fol- lows:
 Replying to your communication of the 9th inst. wherein you ask to be advised whether code section 6572. re- lating to the items of cost chargeable against the convict fund is amended by an act approved January 20. 1919, en- titled An act to further suppress the evils of intemperance.' etc, I beg to advise as follows:
 The convict fund provided by said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
1.-THE SLEEPING LION"

Monroe Salisbury, world renowned character impersonator and emotional actor, has made for himself quite rep utation in the latest of his productions, "The Sleeping Lion," which will be shown at the Alcazor Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As an Italian peddler from the East Side in New York, who goes west to seek a fortune. MT. Sails bury has an opportunity to show his ability and he does it we'll The pho- toplay is well written and the plot quite pleasing. Human interest 'abounds and the love threads are carefully cared for by the producer. Beginning with punch and ending with a happy climax the picture is quite pleasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
THE WEA THEIR

Washington. June 25.-The following is the forecast:
 Alabama, Mississippi: Local thunder showers Thursday and Friday
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers east fair west portion Thursday; warmer ex- treme west portion; Friday fair.
 Georgia: Local showers Thursday and probably Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
TOOLATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-At Masonic Temple Wednesday evening. 32nd degree Masonic pin Finder will please notify B. b. Z Smith. Main 6414-W.
 FORD STOLEN-1s17 9th ave, Bcs- semer 1917 model, 5-passenger. en- zine No. 2225317 3 new Goodyca. tires. 1 new Mutual tire; right iron. fender new; rear cushion out; small spring and two leather straps sup porting front spring; patented radi- atcrs $35 reward. Notify R. L. Zelg- Ter. Bessemer S4S or Bessemsr S42-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
RAILROAD STRIKE THREATENED

By HSS0cIat6d PfeSS Berlin. June 25.-Germany is faced with q nationwide railroad strike for higher wages.
 At the Gorlitz station, Berlin. ser vice las been stopped in both direc. tions. The Breslau service has bean badly interrupted.
 The government is negotiating in an endeavor to halt the strikes, which are largely the outcome of communistio propaganda.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
AT THE LYRIC

-Four Jacks and a Queen" merry gambol of class and melody, will be the headline attraction on the new Lyric bill to be presented this after noon matinee. This attraction is called one of vaudeville's most pleasing num- bers. Bensee and Baird, in "Songiflag," are also expected to prove entertain ing features.<
 letes and will entertain in g. thrilling programme, and Spencer and Howe promise to furnish comedy. These entertainers are a celebrated comedy couple. The Edwards Trio will offer a programme of music and song. News pictures will be feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
MUELLER REFUSES TO GO TO VERSAILLES TO
 SIGN PEACE TREATY
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 spite rumors to the contrary, Marshal Foch was as desirous as anyone.
 ''The French, therefore, suggested the German ships be informed in neu- tral ports course which they be- lieved would not be regarded by the enemy in the same way as would the surrender of the ships. This view was supported by Admiral Benson (Amer- ican naval representative in Paris).
 ultimately compromise was reached providing for the internmsi-t of the. ships in a British port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
DEATHS

Charles Whfstler-Funeral services for Charles Whistler. the es3-year- -old son of MT. and Mrs. H. S.. Whistler. who died at local infirmary yesterday morning as the results of burns re- ceived the morning previous, will be conducted from Johns chapel this morning at o'clock, with interment in Forest Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
DADDY LONG LEGS"

The announcement that Daddy Long Legs" will be in Birmingham again next week has been joyfully received by Birmingham theatregoers This pro- duction is in a class by itself.
 Daddy Long Legs" is called Mary Pickford's geratest achievement, and on its recent presentation here proved one of the most popular attractions ever shown here.
 Daddy Long Legs" will be at the Ria1to theatre for one week only, be- ginning Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
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Ing large audiences at the Trianon.
 In this strong drama of love, mar riage and divorce the beautiful Sylvia Breamer and Herbert Rawlinson are featured, and they are winning ad- mirers by the score.
 "A House Divided" is an adaptation of Ruth .Boucicalut's famous novel, The Substance of His House." which has been widely read and discussed.
 This attraction will be at the Tria- non all this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

Loew's Bijou for the last half of the week with Lord Roberts, diminutive comedian as the star attraction. The picture feature is Some Bride,' with Viola Dana in the leading role. This is charming comedy of especial ap- peal to women, and one of Miss Dana S best. The other acts are Cowboy Will Hams and Daisy, in q western frolic, Watkins and Williams, comedy skit, Gordon and Lambert in new song hits. and Seabury and Price in songs and novelty painting. Comedy reels and
 news service complete the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26

To Purify and Enrich the Blood Take GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC which is simply IRON and QUININE suspended in Syrup. So Pleasant Even Children Like It. You can soon feel it's Strengthening, Invigorating Effect Price soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
Summer Diarrhoeas

can be controlled more quickly with GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE and it is absolutely harmless. Just as effective for adults as for children. Price soc. ss1..ea Skss,fS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
"A HOUSE DIVIDED"

Theatregoers of Birmingham have been quick to discriminate in favor of "A House Divided" and have declared
 it one of the big attractions of the season, according to the Trianon man aaement This nroduction is entertain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
CondemnedManShows Sheriff Scientific Method of Tying Moose for Artistic Hanging

was brought to Bigham on his request. and with the air of an artist he went to work to construct the 'hangman's s knot" for his own neck. He averred that the rope was too short to make the real thing in hangman's knots. which requires that the rope be wound around 8 times-no more and no less. But he did not sind it 1S times. observ- ing, however, that it was not the real thing but he guessed it would held tight and snug and do the work all right enough.
 PLEASED WITH JOB
 Then he instructed Sheriff Hughes to have the rope we'll oiled and run through the ring a number of times so it would not kink and tangle in the drop. He appeared to be very we'll pleased with his job. and was far less perturbed over the gruesom task he volunteered for than Sheriff Hughes Dock seemed to take a hearty pride in tying the knot and when he handed it to Sheriff Hughes the latter remarked that it was "a beautiful knot" which compliment pleased the craftsman inn mensely.
 The hanging will take place Friday in the Tuscaloosa county jail between the hours of II and 12 o'clock, unless there acton by the SONeTuOTs anu this is not expected, although the at torney for Bigham is going to Mont gomery to make a last appeal for a stay of execution. Under the criminal code of Alabama the spectators of a legal execution are limited, and the sheriff is going to adhere strictly to the law on the subject.
 Bigham himself is very calm and col iected, and absolutely unemotional. He says he has but one time to die, and if fate has set this occasion and manner for his going, he is ready and willing to go The only thing worrying him is that others ought to be hanged with me, for I am not the only guilty one in this af fair
 Bigham was engaged in moonshining, and when Sheriff Watts went with a poose last summer to raid his still, Big ham shot and killed the sheriff. AL though wounded himself, Bigham eluded capture for sometime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-26
THEATRES

Lyric-Keith vaudeville.
 Loew's Bijou-Loews vaudeville and feature pictures.
 New Majestic-"The Cowpuncher."