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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
COMPUTATION OF WATTS SENTENCE
 URGED BY BOARD

Montgomery, July 21.-(Special.)- Breaking all rules in handling appeals for executive clemency. the state board of pardons, accompanied by Acting Governor Nathan l.. Miller, made a personal visit to the Montgomery county jail Wednesday afternoon and interviewed Lee Watts, seventy-year- old negro of Chambers county, who is sentenced to death for the murder of David Simpson, farm overseer. The board shortly afterward voted unan- imously to recommend the sentence be commuted to life Imprisonment. Gov ernor Miller had not acted on the case when his office closed Wednesday, but a decision must be made Thursday, as the negro is sentenced to be put to death Friday.
 Watts story told on the witness stand during his trial, was not changed in his statements to the board of par dons, according 10 the members wno declared that the negro maintained throughout that Simpson fired the first shot and that he was forced to shoot to defend himself. No evidence at the trial contradicted the negro's statement and additional developme since the trial caused the board to make the recommendations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
What Is the Condition
 of Your Blood Supply:

promptly cleansing out the system. and keping the blood supply pure and robust.
 For this purpose, no remedy can equal S. S. S., the fine old blood puri- fer that has been in constant use for more than fifty years. Being made from the roots and herbs of the forests, it is purely vegetable, and contains not a particle of chemical or mineral substance.
 Get a bottle of S. s. S. at your drug store today. and note how promptly it builds up the appetite and gives new strength and vitality. Write for free literature and medical advice to Chief Medical Adviser, s10 Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22

opinion of experts as to it's authenti- city.
 The witness said he had shown the will or photographic copy of it to five or more other experts and that their opinions, with the exception of that of James l Ennis, coincided with his own. Ennis, he said. declared the will and the Signatures to be forgeries.
 Did you submit the report to Mir. Ennis to Mrs. Kings attorney"' he was asked by counsel for the Northern Trust Company, trustee under the first will.
 No" EIwell answered. T gave him my report, but did not submit the opinions of others. All of these I gave to Gaston B. Means. who. I understood, was agent for Mrs. King"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22

Washington. July 21-Railroads Will ask the interstate commerce commission that substantial portion of the m creased expenses created by the lapor hoard wage boards award be borne by increased passenger fares and rate on milk. A. F. Thom, general counsel Tor the railway executives assoclation' stated late today.
 The rate committee of the executives was still at work on the recommenda- tions to be submitted to the commission MT. Thom said. but so far it had been decided that the roads would ask that q sut tstantial portion of the added bur den be borne by passenger fares multi, pie and communication tickets. Pullman tickets and milk shipments
 Part of the remaining increase would be paced on expres rates, accoroine to the recommendations as so Tar de- cided, he said and the balance neces- sary to make the ss0o,ooo.0oo increased expenses would be put on freight rates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
Highly Important to Keep It Free
 From Impurities.

Did you know that ninety per cent Of all human ailments depend upon the condition of your blood?
 Nature gives her warnings in various unmistakable ways, so that when tho annetite fails. and you become weak and listless and q general rundown condition seems to take possession or the whole body, 1t is an unfailing slsh that impurities will steadily accumulate until vour general health will be se- ricusly affected. You should recognize the importance. therefore, of very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
Tan, Red or Freckled
 Skin Is Easily Shed

To free your summer -soiled skin of its muddness, freckles, blotches or tan the best thing to do is to free yourself of the skin itself. This is easily accomplished by the use of ordinary mercolized wax, which of course can be had at any drug store. Use at night as you cold cream washing it off in the morning. Immediately the offending surface skin begins to come off in fine pow. der-lke particles. Gradually the entire outer scarf skin is absorbed. without the least harm or inconvenience. The second layer of skin now in evidence presents a spotless whiteness and sparkling beauty obtainable in no other way One ounce of mercolized wax usually is sufficient to completely renovate a bad complexion.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
WILL SIGNATURES
 DECLARED GENUINE
Second Handwriting Expert Testifies in the King
 Will Case
By Associated Pres,

Chicago, July 21.-Marshall Eiwell, a handwriting expert. testified today that in his opinion the signatures on the disputed second will of James c. King, millionaire Chicago 1umberman, were genuine. Elwell testified for Mrs Mary c. Melvin, sister of MT. King s widow, who seeks to have the disputed document probated.
 Elwell said he was employed in 1915 by an attorney for Mrs King 10 pass on the second will and to seek the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
ABSOLUTE WINS THIRD RACE FROM SHAMROCK
Continued from Page one)

pointed Resolute high up into the wind. Captain Burton turned Shamrock TVS rose further in toward the Jersey short and the two soops. travelling on dverg- ing paths, soon were nearly a half mile part. Superfcially Shamrock " ap- peared to have the advantage, but finally,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
Man Killed by Brother

Danville, Va, July William Henry Anderson, white textile operative, was shot and killed in the presence of his wife at their home in North Danville this afternoon by his brother, James Anderson, the divorced husband of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
RY Associated Pres

Nashville, Tenn, July I-Fire Chief Antonio Alonzo Rozetta died here to- night after ten days illness with car buncles on his back. He was once presi- dent of the Fire Chiefs Association of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22

I when Shamrock tackled about two miles off the Jersey Highlands, Captain Adams strategy was proved. He held ! Resolute on her course and the yachts be- 1 gan to converge. It was a question which would have the better berth when they met, but Resolute gained it by a scant | 100 yards.
 Then ensued an exciting series of sharp tacks in which Shamrock " tried to cross Resolute's bow. The nimble yachts were like playful swallows darting first to port then to starboard, then back again to port, oftentimes almost before their sails had filled on the preceding swing. But it was Resolute's game, and each time Captain Adams swung her over she had drawn a little further ahead of her rival.
 Skipper Burton feinted twice. bringing Shamrock " about until her sails flapped and then swinging her back on the orig nal tack. But he lost on the meneuver, for Captain Adams refused 10 be tricked. NECK AND NECK RACE Finally Resoute gained a point where Captain Adams felt he could reach the mark in one long and the defender turned her tail on Shamrock " and scudded away.
 !. Shamrock " quickly forsook her short tacks and gave chase. She gained slight ly on the reach, but Resolute beat her to the mark by two minutes and four sec onds, made close turn to windward and broke out her greatest wind catchers with surprising rapidity. Shamrocks S turn was a bit wider anG she was slower breaking out her spin maker and ballooners-and when she did get them out there was a great gap of daylight between them. Resolute held her own on the home stretch until sham rock " filled this gap with a little trl- angular jib sail This seemed to help her immensely and she began to close up the interval until she had passed the de- fender.
 The crews on both -thirty-fiye on. Resolute and forty on Shamrock ", in cluding shippers and observers-had an easy time of it on the home stretch with no sails to shift and they erouched aft apparently pulling" for their sloop to win.
 When they had crossed the finish both yachts hoisted the "C" flag that indi- cated unwillingness to race tomorrow and it was announced the next start would be Friday. Later it was announced ShamIock was to be placed in drydock tomorrow, presumably for, cleaning the polishing of her hull.
 Summary:
 Yacht Start Finish. Resolute ................... 1:G0:H 5:03:4i Shamrock " ....... 1:00:22 5:03:2l
 Elapsed Time. Corrected Time. Resolute ............4:03:O6 5'oo'o1 Shamrock " .....4:03:O6 403:06
 Resolute wins by seven minutes, one second, corrected time.
 Elapsed time on legs:
 First Leg. Second Leg. Resolute ........... .2:24:40 l'oo'- Shamrock W ...... .2:26.H l:S6:-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
Nashville Fire Chief Dies

slain mans wife. He was arrested the police and held without bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22

Anniston, July 1.--tSpeiai.)-f The pre- liminary trial of Lemuel Keith, the negro charged with the murder of W. T Lind sey, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. has been postponed until 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22

Henry Wcgener-Funeral services for Henry Wegener age 60, who died at the residence, 142S Second avenue West End. late yesterday afternoon will be held from Johns chapel to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
REFERENDUM SEEMS
 PROBABLE ON RAIL
 INCREASE AWARDED
tcsntinued from Page onc)
WANT. FARES INCREASED

cision. Most of the testimony has al ready been presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
KEITH's TRIAL THURSDAY

the United States and of the Interna- tional Association of Fire Fighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
DEATHS

John C. Coss-Funeral services for John c. Coss, age 75, who died at the residence, 704 South Twenty-seventn street, at 11:30 o'clock yesterday morning. will be held from the resi- dence tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. Interment in Elmwoou Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-22
COX TO CONDUCT
 FIGHT WITH HIS
 FRIENDS AT HELM
Continued from Page one)

work, forceful and reseurceful. h easily the dominating figure in the na tional committee. White, less conf dent. of inferior physical stamina. less experienced with less mental readiness, acted like a man surprised at his sud den eleYafinn fn fhe cha rnanshin
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03
THREE TICKETS
FOR EVERY DOLLAR

In the $4,000 in gold to be dis
tributed Christmas eve in Grenada
by the Grenada Sentinel and eight
other business establishments, from
this date, The Sentinel office will
give THREE TICKETS on every dol
ar paid in on subscription, job print
ing, visiting cards or anything else,
and on advertising.- Those, whose
subscription will be due on or about
January 1, might serve themselves
well by paying their subscriptions on
on or before Dec. "a.
Would it not be well for anyone
whose accounts are due on or about
January 1, to pay on or before De-
cember "a? You might make some
thing extra by paying and getting
your tickets See circulars for de-
tails of $4,000 in Gold Christmas
Gift. On every dollar paid in ut the
Sentinel office THREE tickets for
$500 in gold Christmas Gi Ct.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03
THE GRENADA SENTINEL
CARD OF THANKS

tits only through the aid and
comforting words of kind friends
that one is enabled to pass through
the valleys Of FRO But for the
loving Illustrations of friends, the
Death of our dear husband and father
would have been more thai, we could
bear. We II deeply grateful to all
and want these who thorohtfClly sent
flowers to accept our sincerest
gratitude.
Very gratefully,
Mrs. 3. C.. James and Son.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

provided for an impressive motion
picture drama.
When Vitagraph undertakes to
make a special production of the dra-
ma and selects an all star cast head
ed by Wallace Macdonald and Mar
guerite de La Motto, with Tom Ter
rlss as director, the result is sure
to be remarkable.
All that and more has been done
to make Trumpet Island" which
will be shown at the Opera House
next Thursday, one of the most re-
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03
COUvERNEUR MORRIS
STORY MAKES UNUSUAL,
PHOTOPLAY PRODUCTION

When a story written by such a
master of plot and action as Cow
erneur Morris has been adapted for
motion picture purposes by an ex-
pert of the type of Rudolph de Cor
dova. and then the adoption has been
gone over by MI. and Mrs. George
Randolph Chester to receive the fl
nal touches, it may be depended up-
on that wonderful material has been
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

markable motion picture productions
ever seen.
Tense situations abound through
out the drama, the climax coming in
the wrecking of an airplane bearing
bride and groom through a terrific
electrical storm.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

Miss Rosebud Pc-ry, Of Memphis.
came down Thanksgiving TO visit her
father, Mr.. o H. Perry and family.
near Grayspc-t and her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Perry, near
Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

Mrs. j. W. Wood is in Memphis
with her husband whom she hopes to
brig home from the hcspitcl within
a few days.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03
Entertains for Visitor

! Mrs. j. W. Hunter entertained a
few of her GrenaIa friends with a
Rock party on TUESDAY after in
homer of her guest, Mrs. J. B. Tut.
or Meridian. The dining room. par
Tor and living roo &C her lovely
lone were tastefuI,y decorated in
autumn leaves and pot plants. Misses
Daisy Lee Roane and Elise Mcleod
were ~scorekeepers and It the conclu-
on Of the games it was fluid that
Miss Esther Broadstreet had won
first prize, a corsage bouquet of pink
carnations. The consolation prize.
a box of stationery, was awarded
Miss Mary Roane. The honorec was
presented with a cut glass perfume
bottle by the hostess. Mrs. R. C.
Pepper assisted in serving delightful
plate lurch. The guest list included
MesLames R. C. Pepper, j. S. Sharp.
w. B. H,.fa, Cowles Horton. Avery
Easter. S. S. Roane, N. j. Carothers.
K. Pressgrove, w. A. Mcleod, r. B.
Tow es, F. s. York, ] B. Perry. +.
s. Hill, r. C. Tr1stv, C. H. CaIhoon
end Misses Anne Elise Roane. Mary
Roane, Esther and Frances Broad
S7sic Brown, Frances Nc
Leod, Courtney Tatum, end Blanche
Upsher.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

Hon Fl. FL. Creekmore, of Water
Valley, was in Grenada for q few
hours Monday and while here was q
visitor at the Sentinel office where
he Is always welcome.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03

Ensign Talbert Aldridge, U. S. N.
is spending a few days in Grenada the
guests of relatives. he is stationed II
Philadelphia.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1920-12-03
Illinois Central Presents
!: Comparative Cost of
Passenger Fares

Americans ym more for nearly everything they buy than dc European They
are abb to pay more because heir wages are relatively higher here is one pota
BE exception however, passenger tansportai charges in this country are sinh
stntaHy lower
Although there has been a recent increase American passenger fares Amer
in sun sui pay less for travelling accommodation than Europeans. The following
- d comparison between passenger fares charged in the United States the poins
G eng on the Illinois Central System, end fares paid by Europeans taveGng similar
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02
EDITOR IN TROUBLE.

The editor of Kansas paper
went to attend a party given by
one of his neighbors, where just
a few weeks before the home had
been blessed with a new baby.
The hostess met him at the
door and, after the usual saluta-
tons, he asked about the baby 8
health.
The lady was hard Of hearing,
had bad cold, and thinking he
was asking about herself, an
swered that although she usually
had one every winter, this was
the worst one she ever had; that
it kept her awake at night a
great deal, and at first confined
her to her bed.
Then noticing that the editor
was acting very strangely. she de-
clared she could tell by his looks
that he was going to have one
just like hers, and advised him to
come in out of the draft and sit
down.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02
Scharf's

when practiced should be used as
early as possible, about the be-
ginning of April. Diseased plants
cah be very readily detected at
thsi stage of growth, and can be
easily removed without great
loss. The rogueing method can
only be practiced where infec-
tons are light; in heavily infec-
fected fields the loss sustained
would be too great to warrant
such a procedure.
Cane planters should keep in
mind that mosaic seed cane pro-
duces mosaic cane. Plant cane
infected with mosaic disease pro-
duces the disease in the stubble
the following year. The disease
spreads in the growing season, in
fected plants pass it to the
healthy cane. Mosaic disease has
also been found on corn, sorghum
and crab grass. This makes con-
troll measures more difficult, and
empsazise the fact cooperation
on the part of sugar planters, and
hard work on proper control
measures are essential in prevent
ing our sugar industry from dis
case that has threatened the SUI
gar industry of Porto Rico.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02
Widow Cries For Joy.

81 couldn't eat anything but
raw eggs and sweet milk and was
50 weak | could hardly walk
across the room. / would have
been in my grave today if |
hadn't taken Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy when did. When !
think how I have suffered with
my stomach and how good | feel
now / cry for joy" 1t is a sim
Nple, harmless preparation that re-
moves the catarrhal mucus from
the intestinal tract and allays tie
infaml ion Hh.rl. causes pre-
tically all stomach. liver and in
festival ailments. including APP
endictis. One dose will convince
or money refunded. Estorge
Drug Co. and druggists every
where.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02
MOSAIC DISEASE OF SUGAR
CANE.

The new sugar-cane disease
known as the yellow stripe or
mosaic disease has been found to
occur in Louisiana over a consid-
cradle area Of the sugar district,
according to G. B. Gouaux, of the
Louisiana State University extern
sion division. From all indica-
tions the disease has been here
for several years. but was only
identified in the spring of last
year. Since this time complete
surveys have been made by Gov
eminent Psychologists and the ex-
act infected areas determined.
The United States Department of
Agriculture through the Bureau
of Plant Industry has issued in
teresting literature on the sub
iect, in the form of Bulletin No.
829 mosaic Disease Of Sugar
Cane and Other Grasses" and a
circular on control measures. The
disease is very thoroughly dis
cussed and described in detail,
with accompanying colored illus
! trated plates showing the char
acteristics of mosaic disease.
The State University Extension
Division, with a specialist in
charge of the sugar cane work,
and the force of parish agents in
the sugar parishes are assisting
in the work and have already
helped in locating and familiariz-
ing cane planters and oyerseers
with the disease. An effort is
also being made to stress the inn
portance Of employing proper
measures to prevent further
spread of mosaic.
In the parish of Terrebonne a
start has already been made in
the control of mosaic disease. On
the largest plantation in the par
ish, scatterings of mosaic disease
were found in the cane fields and
considered light infections. The
arrangements realizing the losses
occassioned in Porto Rico, are de-
termined to control and eradicate
the diesase before il obtains u
complete foothold. Fields Of cane
that are to be used for planting
purposes are being closely inspec-
ted, and diseased plants removed
by the rogueing method. The III
feeted plants are dug out, dirt re
moved by the rogueing and left
in the cane middle. where they
soon dry up completely, in which
condition they are unable to do
further damage. This method
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02
PROCEEDINGS OF THE P0-
LICE JURY OF IBERIA
PARISH.

New Iberia, La, Sept. %, 1920.
The Police Jury Of the Parish
of iberia met this day in special
session, as a Board of Review, for
the purpose of receiving protests
and hearing complaints on valua.
ton of property for assessment
purposes. fixed by the Board OF
State Affairs, in this Parish.
The following members were
present.
Messrs. f. j. Gary. F. Greig,
Louis Decuir, T. David, G. Girard,
i. J. Landry, l.. G. DeBlanc, O,
Lelieu, L. Lyon.
Absent; Messrs. q. Boutte and
i. Schexnayder.
MIR. Clet Girard, in the chair,
called the. meeting to order and
stated the purpose Of the meeting
Following is the call that
brought the members together:
New Iberia, La, Sept. Is, 20.
To Messrs. Z. j. Gary. F. Greigi
L. Decuir, Y. Boutte. 7. David, G
Girard, L. J. Landry, l.. G. lie.
Blanc, O. Leleu, f. Schexnayder
and Il. Lyon.
The Police Jury Of the Parish
OF iberia will meet as Board OF
Reviewers on Wednesday, Sept
22d 1920 at 10 A. M. at the Court
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1920-10-02

session with the following men,
bers present to-wit:
Messrs. j. w. Wyche, Clet
Dumesnil, E. Boutte, f. G. Que
reau. Absent, None.
The minutes Of the meeting OF
July Goth were read and APP
proved on motion duy seconded
and carried.
Moved that the Chairman ap.
prove all the pay rolls to date and
sign it. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Quereau, sec
onded by Mr.. Boutte and carried
that the Loreauville road be
graded up and drained pending
the receipt Of gravel, such action
being approved by Mayor Sealy
present at this meeting.
There being no further bust
ness the meeting adjourned.
j. w. WYCHE, Chairman.
F. G. QUEREAU, Secty..