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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

BIRMINGHAM-MA BElCk-Robert- son Brick O.. brick manufacturers and dealers in sand. lime. cement. etc., Ave. B and ftb st. Phone a250. FOR SALE-Flat piano. in good condi- tion; price $25. TIPS Tuscaloosa ave, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
.AGE-HERALD WANT ADS { co4 9sSs %G"
AUTOMOBILES
MACK TRUCKS

We have several for sale. Apply at 22ll
 or,6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

slkMING1AM SAG co. .srunngham.
 Ala, best for bags. buy CT sell. Bags -sis cur business tnot a siie line)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

WANTED-To buy one second hand har- ness creasing machine and foot power shoe tinisher. or light power finisher; write and state prices. Tom Strickland. Blountsville. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

words in 100 syndicate monthles, S1 100 country weeklies, $2 50. 20 big dailies, 5. Cope Agency, St. Louis, Mo.
 WILL sell to reliable lady, half inter- est in hotel for SS000. Write for parti- culars. Box GA, Lakeland, Fla.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07
CREST GATHERED AT
 THE COURT HOUSE
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 charge of violating the liquor law, came into court and asked the court for permission to withdraw his for mer plea and enter a plea of guilty, which permission was granted him. He was sentenced to serve a six months sentence and assessed a fine of fifty dollars. The jail sen tence was suspended.
 Jose M. Padilla was arraigned on the charge of burglary and entered a plea of not guilty and his case was set for trial on February 10.
 Margarito Chavez and Jesus Mo reno were jointly charged with the crime of burglary. They entered a plea of not guilty and the case was set for trial February 10.
 Margarito Chavez was arraigned on second charge for burglary. He entered a plea of not guilty and the case was set for February 10.
 Domacio Grijalva was araigned on the charge of violating the gambling law at Morenci He entered a plea of not guilty and the case was set for February 10. E. V. Horton is de. lending him.
 The following civil cases were set for trial:
 Gerardo Zorillo, vs. Saturnino San lander. ct. al. an action for debt February 14.
 Rafael Villareal. vs. Charles Ste vens, ct. al. action for debt. set fol February IA.
 Pauline Garcia. vs. Saturnino San l lander, ct. al. an action for fore closure, set for February IA. ] Justice of the Peace D. B. An dress has been kept, busy this weel , holding preliminary hearings ant several defendants were held to an swer to the Superior Court.
 Ygnacio Rascon. Juan Medina ant Jesus Padilla who were arrested o1 Monday morning by Sheriff Slaughte l for the murder of a Chinaman in tn; Eastern Cafe by the name of "Shar
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07

a few moments. and were present at the inquest conducted by Coroner Patterson. The jury returned yer dict of death due to gun shot wounds inflicted by J. D. Newman" !"
 Both shots had effect, one entering the right arm and passing through the thigh.
 Newman Claims Self Defense.
 Newman, who is a man of 54, also has wife and daughter living in this city, the wealthy sheep man having leased a home at 122 North Eleventh avenue for the winter. He was on his way north to look after his sheep in- terests when he met Hector on the highway, headed toward Phoenix, driv ing his large truck. The story of the meeting was told by Newman in the county jail last evening. He was still wearing his leather coat. stain ed with the blood of the man he shot, and was cooly indifferent to this fact as to the sensation caused by his act, which he looks upon in the most mat ter of fact way.
 q was on my way to Wickenburg, when ten miles this side of Hot Springs Junction, Hector approached driving toward Phoenix He evi- dently recognized me some distance away for when he was almost oppos. ite me without word he fired point blank. I stopped my car and, jump ing out, took my gun and fired two shots."
 Newman said that Hector used a pistol and that his own weapon was a 30-30 Winchester.
 We had never had any serious trouble. although last April I accused Hector of stealing my sheep.We have met in different towns since then, but suppose Hector never had the op portunity to attack me before. He did not die at once. A man and wo man passed and they helped me place him in my car, as he begged to be brought to town. On the way, I ask ed him if he cared to send any mes sage to his wife and his only answer I was no He died eight miles from Glendale. :"
 Newman has lived in Arizona fol over 40 years, passing the greater part of the time in Winslow and Flae I staff, and like many of the wealthy | sheep men of the north, made Phoe nix his winter home. Hooters in terests were in Springerville. A charge of murder has been prepared | T. l.: release on bond of $20 .O0O.OO.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07
UTAH LEGISLATURE
 WANTS ID TRADE

Despite the slight encourageme given the proposition by Arizona. the members of the Utah Legislature con- tinue to advocate the purchase by Utah of that part of Arizona lying north of the Grand canyon or the trade of a portion of Utah for that same bit of the Baby State.
 According to information which reached Phoenix last night, George F. McGonigle, state engineer, William F. Seegmiller member of the house of representatives, and A. W. Twins, an apostle of the Norman church, have ernor Hamburger of Utah to journey to Phoenix and take up with the Arizona legislature the proposal for tie purchase by Utah of the strip of territory in Arizona. The com r;ittee was appointed at the instance of the Utah legislature and will leave Salt Lake City on Monday for Phoe nix.
 The land in question is known in Utah as the Arizona strip and bor ders the southern boundary of Utah and the Grand Canyon of the Cobra do river and because of certain geo graphical conditions it is fetl. by the Utah legislature, that it should be a part of that State.
 The committee from Salt Lake City is expected to reach Phoenix Tues dov
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07
DESERT .STAGES TRAGEDY WHEN
 STOCKMEN DUEL
Frank Hector Killed By Sheep Man
 When Shots Are Fired on Lone Road-SIayer Held in Jail.

The desert near Phoenix staged tragedy last week when Frank Hoe tor, well known sheep man, was shot and almost instantly killed by J. D. Newman prominent stockman, who claims he fired in self defense.
 The shooting occurred ten miles this side of Hot Springs Junction with no witnesses to give their yer sion of the affair. After firing the two shots, both of which took effect Newman waited until passersby as- sisted him in placing Hoctor in his automobile, which he drove to Glen dale, where he gave himself up to the authorities. Hector died when with in eight miles of Glendale, and in all the trip did not make any remark, ac. cording to Nemwan, who claimed that he asked him if he cared to leave any message. Bad Blood Existed.
 Bad blood existed between the two over cattle interests it is said, al. though no serious trouble had ever been had between them before, ac cording to Newman. He said he had accused Hector of sheep stealing last Aprl, but that they had since met in many northern towns and that no word was passed to signify the intense feeling that Hector must have had. Newman claimed that as they approached from opposite direc tions Hoctor, without word 1eveled his pistol and fired point blank.
 Although the officers made an ex haustive search, they were unable tc find a trace of a pistol or any other firearms that might have been in Hoo tors possession. Sheriff John G. Mont gomery and Deputy Sheriff Troutner who chanced to be in Glendale at the time, made a quick run to the scene and failed to find weapon of any de scription. County Attorney L. M. La ney was notified at once and he and his stenographer were in Glendale iI
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1919-02-07
THE RED BALL BAGGAGE AND TRANSFER
 For Quick Service Phone 55

key" were given their hearing on Wednesday and Ygnacio was bound over to the Superior Court without bail. It developed at the hearing that Rascon was the only one recognized by the Chinese walters, the other two men being heavily disguised. Rascon will probably receive a trial in the Superior Court next week.
 Ramundo Hernandez was held to answer to the Superior Court on the charge of highway robbery and is be- ing held under $1 O0O.OO bond. He is alleged to have held up Gerardo Del Rio who operates a small merchan- disc establishment at Metcalf.
 Guadalupe Reinoza was bound over to the Superior Court on the charge of assault with intent to com init murder. Reinoza with several other Mexicans were camped above Metcalf and when one Juan De- minguez started to leave the camp one evening he was shot at by Reinoza. one of the bullets clipping off a lock of his hair. Frank Haddad filed a complaint against A. H. Cooper, alleging assault and battery. At the trial it developed that Cooper and Haddad had some words and Cooper administered a sound thrashing to the Turk. Wit nesses testifying that Haddad tried to hit Cooper with a rock and that he cursed Cooper. The charge was dismissed against Cooper. Bargain and Sale Deed Dan Roarbaugh, ct. ux. to A. N. Livvix.
 Power of Attorney J. V. Dunn. to Maud B. Y. Gay Warranty Deeds
 Samuel B. Morrow, to Rosario Mendoza.
 Rosario Mendoza ct. ux., to Will liam T. Mawbrey.
 Edward c. Eyring ct. tix.. to Heat on Lunt.
 Henry Hill ct. ux., to Henry Bing ham, ct. ux.
 Luz Casteanda de Gomez, to Jose Uranga.
 William T. Mawbrey ct. ux., to E H. Green.
 Permilla E. Jones, to Mrs. Lula
 Sheriff's Certificate of Sale
 The State of Arizona, etc. vs Franciso A. Manzanares, ct. al.
 Bills of Sale
 Abundio Robles, to Gregorio Valle
 Jose E. Telles. to Richard Steph ems. ct. al.
 Genaro Ruiz, to Pete Rochette.
 Tomas Lavino, to Ambrosio Agu allo.
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Ambrose Aguallo, to F. A. GJ Julian Gonzales, to Paul Be
 Satisfaction of MortqaqeS]

Ambrose Aguallo, to F. A. G1
 Julian Gonzales, to Paul Bl
 Satisfaction of MortgageS
 The Bank of Magdalena. to- c. Martin, ct. al.
 Gila Valley Bank andy Trust c to James l.. Feeney.
 Land Patent
 United States of America, to Eu-{ gene Schawb.
 The case of N. J. Monsour, vs. The Morenci Southern Railway Com pany an action for damages was set for trial on Monday the 17th day of February. l.. Kearney representsl the plaintiff and Ellinwood & Ross} for the defendant.
 The case of Rosario Sarasota, vs. Pauline Garcia, an action in equity was set for trial on February 14th
 Meyer Hirsch of Morenci, has this week filed his petition praying for letters of administration on the es- tate of Jose Aragon, deceased. The following marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of the Court Ben M. Crawford the past week ~ Guadalupe Reza, to wed, Librada Macial.
 Joseph R. Moody, to wed, Emily Spafford.
 Angel Gonzales. to wed, Secundsaa Ramirez
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24

The highest political honor offered n
woman In Memphis In this generation
has been conferred upon Miss Charl
Ormond Williams, superintendent Of
Shelby county schools, In her selection
as a member OF the Democratic national
committee.
Miss Williams viii leave Monday for
Chicago TO attend Il three.day meeting
OF the national committee. Along with
her VIII be one woman member from
each state, who will act as advisers to
the men who form the national COM
mittee-one from each state, When the
national convention meets the IS women
Will be made fully empowered members
of the committee.
Miss Williams was apprized of her
selection as a member OF the national
committee In Nashville, just as she
was about to return to Memphis, after
state textbook commission by the an
pointment of Gov. A. II. Roberts, She
y the first and only to serve on
this body,
While Miss Williams has always ia.
Vored equal rights for women she has
never mixed In the faetionai politics OF
the s~uffragists, She has outlined nc
definite policy for tho ome OF Ten
nessee and believes the plans Of the
national democracy should govern both
the men and women who vote.
The choice OF n native born Shelby
county woman to this high post IL 4
tribute to the manhood and womanhood
OF the county, for no woman has CON
tributcd more to the u%pbuilding OF the
life and character OF the community
than she, F~aotionalism, dissatisfaction
and everything tending to injure the In
strutclon OF the young have disappeared
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24

during her period Of service as super
intendent Of schools until at the pres
ent time this county, with Baltimore
county, Maryland. leads all other coun-
ty school systems In the United States,
Miss Williams " serving her third
term as superintendent OF county
schools. During these years more than
q half million dollars has been expended
In buildings and Improvement. The
until two years college work or Its
equivalent are required for license.
Herself a product of the county school
system, having gone TO school near her
birthplace at Arlington, Miss Williams
has achieved a national reputation
which was without doubt what brought
about her appointment to political
honor, which anne so unsouglt,
Miss Williams Ia At present secretary
of the department OF superintendents OF
the National Educational association,
dency. OF that organization. She was
the choice of the West Tennessee
teachers convention, held in Memphis,
recently, for president Of the national
body.
She has distinguished herself also as
secretary of the department for rural
and agricultural education of the Ma
tional Educational association and Ia
state director for Tennessee for the
same organization, Other honors which
helped win for the Shelby county WON
political world are chairman Of the
| executive committee OF the West Ten
nassee Teachers association and treas
urer OF the National Council OF Execu-
tive and Administrative Women in Ed
ucation,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
TENNESSEE BOY FOUND
DEATH BY HEROISM

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, May "a. (Spl,)
Lieut.. Benjamin I. Berry, a former
Carroll county boy, brought to himself
death and citation for the posthumous
distinguished service cross by q re-
markable breach OF discipline, when no
tore off his evacuation tag, went to the
front and commanded his company's
defense for "a hours, then guided them
back out of the trenches after relief
had come. He returned to quarters,
where he died.
Lieut.. Berry, of the Fifth machine
gun battalion, was in action near Mont
Blanc, France, the first week of last
October. When he learned that his
company commander had been killed
and that the second In command had
been wounded, Lieut.. Berry went to the
front and carried on"
Within a few hours he was seriously
wounded in the head, and the surgeon,
seeing that quick action was neces-
sary to ave his life, ordered him to be
taken to the hospital and placed the
evacuation tag on his uniform. AS soon
as the surgeon had gone, Lieut.. Berry
tore off the evacuation tag. destroyed
II, and returned to his company in the
front line.
Lieut.. Berry was born and reared In
the Twenty-third district of this coun-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
NORTHERN METHODISTS
| TO $7O,0OO,OOO MARK

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May "a
The centenary drive Of the Northern
branch OF the Methodist Episcopal
church has passed the $40, e0e, 600 mark,
according. to information given out Fri
day by the southern campaign head
quarters located here,
The total sought over the entire
country IL $l0b, GOO, 900, which will be
used for the extension OF the denomina
work.
The amount which has been raised
comprising thu Chattanooga, New or.
leans and Atlanta areas. can not be
accurately estimated yet, but reports
coming In are extremely encouraging
The quota In this territory is S., 000, 600
Approximately $4,000, 900 Of this is IN
hand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
WEST LEADS IN PER
AUTO OWNERSHIP

OMAHA, Nsb, May 2t-The West
'leads the nation in per capita owner
ship, according to figures compiled to-
day by the bureau Of publicity Of the
Omaha chamber Of commerce.
The first nine states are west Of the
Mississippi, viz: Nebraska, California,
Iowa, South Dakota, Montana, Kansas,
North Dakota, Arizona, Minnesota
Michigan, In tenth place, il the lead
ing state east Of the Mississippi.
In Nebraska there is an auto to every
rs people. In other words if II were
necessary for the entire population to
leave the state 1t could be done quickly
without the assistance OF railroads.
The state of Tennessee Is In 4lst
pIaaa
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
'S0MERVILLE SHIPS CAR
OF WELL.FINISHED HOGS

SOMERVILLE, Tenn. May "a. (Spll
w. A. Owens, county agent Of Fay
cite county, shipped a car of hogs yes
terday from Somerville. The car coll
tanned 100 head Of hogs brought in by D
different farmers. The bulk of the
Shipment was Of welI-finished heavy
hogs, showing the result of the feed
ing demonstrations which Mr.. Owens
has been giving in the county. This is
the sixth cooperative car of hogs that
Mr.; Owens has shipped since March.
The first five cars Drought TO the
county nearly SIS, 900, which was dis.
tributed among $40 farmers. OF 500
e Of hogs shipped he has lost but
head.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
WOUNDED KENTUCKlAM
Is SLOWLY RECOVERING

HICKMAN, KY. May a. (spi)--Al-
face and one eye shot away by a would
DO assassin from out In tho darkness
some two weeks ago as he sat with
MS baby. on hts knee and his back to
the window, In gradually recovering.
Besides an aged negro, two white
boys, Jim and Arch Cross, have been
arrested In connection with the affair
and a third man, thought to be I'M
plicated, has thus far evaded the Of
ticers... The Cross boys are charged
with malicious shooting and wound
Ing with intent TO kilr' and have each
made bond for $1,000, being indicted by
the grand jury,
The motive for the crime still re-
mains a riddle. MIR. Willis was not
known 10 have an enemy, having re-
sided In the vicinity OF Mabel, west
of the city, most of his life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
NATCHEZ TO HAVE NEW
R. R. PASSENGER SERVICE

NATCHEz, Miss, May "a. (Spl.)-
The Natchez Chamber Of Commerce
June I a double daily passenger service
will be instituted on the Missouri Pa
cific between Natchez and Monroe. The
additional service was ordered by the
Louisiana railroad commission to be eff
fective between Monroe and the Louis
lana state line following petitions pre-
chambers of commercs, The double
daily service will permit people living
along the line to go 10 Monroe or
Natchez and return the same day,
which is impossible under the present
schedule,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
SLAYER or ALVIN MOORE
is IN JAIL AT PARIS

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. May "a, (Spl.)
John Matthews, charged with the
killing OF Alvin Moore In Henry coun-
ty q few days ago, has been brought
here from Paris and placed In jail for
safekeeping, Hastings was given pre-.
bond. Feeling was so high against him
that the sheriff Of Henry county de-
cided II was best to remove him until
excitement subsidized.
Matthews was charged with killing
Moore over a trouble growing out Of
Moore's failure to give him the road
when he ran up behind him in an auto
mobile, Moore. was In a heavily loaded
wagon and refused TO give road until
he reached . more convenient place, He
vas shot twice through the body and
died instantly,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
PINE BLUFF BASS VOL
CONTAINED is QUARTS

PINE BLUFF, Ark, MAY "a, tSpl1
Local officers today proved the truth
OF the saying music hath charms"
when they found an innocent looking
bass violin IN possession OF q man en-
route from Louisiana wet territory con-
tanning l6 pints Of whisky. The instru-
ownership was dlsclaimed by the man
who satSnext to 1t. The man was not
arrested,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
NEW CHURCH PLANNED By
CRYSTAL SPRINGS BODY

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss, May "a,
tspl)-T, E. Wilson. N, l., Hutchison
and M. M. Todd, composing the build
ing committee Of the new proposed
Methodist church here, nou that
they have sufficient funds paid in and
subscribed to warrant them in asking
for plans and specifications for the new
edifice and they will accordingly within
the next week call upon architects with
a view Of getting proper plans sub
mitted for the church. 1t is proposed
to begin the building IN July. The
building is to cost $25, 900, and it is
thought that the committee will select
a colonial design for the structure.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
Is BANNER STUDENT.

BLUE MOUNTAIN. Miss, May a.
lSpl Miss Lexia Craig, OF Goleondo,
m, has Just been designated as the
banner student Of Blue Mountain col
lcge for the third quarter Of the SEES
sion, having made a general average
Carmille Holley, OF Stigler, Okla, stood
second with n general average almost
as good. Misc Holiey is q member of
the kageiian Literary sooietx.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
CAMPAIGN TO
RECEIVE NEW PUBLICITY

NATCHEZ, Miss. May "a. (spl)-
theodore V. Wensel, chairman OF the
national cotton publicity campaign 10
reduction of acreage, announced here
FRIDAY that the object Of the Campaign
been fully attained and that plans
are being considered for a much larger
EDUCATIONAL campaign through publicity.
me campaign just closed was made
every cotton producing state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
STEAMER LAUNCHED.

PENSACOLA, Fla, May IA 10000
ton steel steamer was launched here
today at the Pensacola S~hipbuilding
company's yard, The steamer was
named Escambia in honor of this (t;s-
cambia) county. The Escamhia was
ehristened with a bottle OF champagne
by Miss Valerie Reese. The shipping
board formerly named her the Welka,
but as a compliment to the county for
Its record In the Victory loan consent
cd to change the name.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
NORMAL z AHEAD.

WASHINGTON, May 24,-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday, issued by the weather bureau
today, are.
Middle and South Atlantic, east gulf
states and Tennessee, approximately
normal temperature and considerable
cloudiness and occasional showers,
West gulf states. Normal tempera-
ture n generally fair, but with show
ers probably midsls week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
BLIND RED CROSS GIRL
DOES EFFICIENT WORK

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, May "a.
(Spl)-one Of the most faithful and
efficient Red Cross workers in Blue
Mountain during the war was Miss
Florence Graves, who, though totally
blind. kept her needles continually go
ing, turning out innumerable articles
for the soldier boys, every piece of her
work being Of the most faultless char
acter. Miss Graves, who reads her
magazines by touch, is fully abreast of
the times, evincing a keen interest in
the affairs Of the world, and particular
ly keeping herself informed along .he
line Of Americas relations to the rest
Of the world.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
CHAUTAUoUA COMING.

IRRELEVANT, Tenn, May "a. (spl.)
~R. -. staffelbach, Of the Radcliff
here a few days ago trying to arrange
for a .~Chautauqua to be held in Treze-
want In July OF August, and the con-
tract has been made and signed by
some 20 or more business men of the
town, so Trezevant will have her first
chautauqua this summer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
R0UTINGS CHANGED IN
TRANSPORTS ARRIVALS

WASHINGTON, May Exchanges in
the transport routings announced today
included:
Finland, from Boston to Newport
News, due May 81; C~anandaigua, from
Newport News to Philadelphia, due May
81; Dakotan, from New York to Phila-
delphia, due May 81; battleship New
Jersey, from Newport News to New
York, due June 3.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-24
SEEK FINN UNION.

WASHINGTON, May 24,--The olo.
nets, In Western Russia, are seeking
q union OF their territory with Finland,
according to H~elsingfors reports to the
Swedish press transmitted today to the
state department.
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and a nephew Of Robert T. Melear, on
route s out of Mckenzie. He Joined
the regular army about 20 years ago,
and had visited his home occasionally
during that time.