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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
Campaign Fund Committee Issues Statement Shouting
 Republicans Disloyalty
Harding Supporters Have Spent Months Vllfyng Pres ident, Whose Party Has Done More Constructive Work in Seven Years Than Republicans
 Have in Fifty Years in Power

this gret record. It has bounded t
 President with every islander tE xe malice could invent in order to detract
 from a record which stands unap- preached.
 Tt was the inspiring ideals of the President that rallied America and put virtually all the neutral world on the side of the allies and enabled them to
 w.n the war. In endevoring to cheat the President and the democratic party ort o' the well deserved credit for their
 part in the war. the republican party
 has robbed America of it's honor and of its standing among the peoples, of the
 world
 'The League of Nations was an ideal acclaimed by the representatives cf beth great political parties. MT. Lodge, MT Hughes, MT. Taft and thousands of others are on record as having favored it's adoption. The covenant of the league was one of the fourteen points upon which the peace between Germany and the allies was expressly made. "The question for the American peo- lp5e to decide now is whether they will stand by that party which supports the league. which has always been friendly to the people, which has promoted the prosperity of this country as no party has ever promoted it before, both in peace and war, or to turn the govern
 nent over to the republican party,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
REPUBLICAN FUNI

'"rhe republican party has been en- gaaed in an ignoble effort to besmirch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

masses seethed back and fourth for four teen long hours with no apparent bore dom, no apparent weariness. There one saw all of the old frieds that he or she had ever had, both associates and menSS ories dear and sacred to that cubby hole of the heart where ones childhood and youth are kept.
 There the merry-go-round, the Ferris wheel and the giant swing held sway in two sizes, one for the grown-ups and near grown-ups, the other for the tiny tots, The little ones were built in exact replica of the larger machines with the advantage that the kiddies can climb on and off without danger to themselves. No mere fascinating sight can be found on the grounds than the little amusement park with all of the lights burning and the three amusements going at full tilt. This is the first year that attractions in chiIdrens sizes have been added to the midway.
 For those who have grown beyond childish sports there is the palace of the dancers By the way, that palace Is lev cling up to the country club every day. Pretty soon they will be as alike as the Siamese twins joined together at the spine and showing also on the midway
 Then there is the expert diving show, the animal fair with the birds and beasts all there, the hall of freaks instead or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

the hall of fame and a thousand others.
 They all have special names and they | are all interesting | The entire hippodrome show, part of which was delayed by the train wreck
 Monday, arrived, and was in full work | ing form yesterday before the grand l stand. 1 The Princess Victoria, slack wire dancer, with Alfredo Cordona, flying trapeze artist, and the only man in the world doing the triple flip in the air and then catching to the hands of his | partner, were the added topliners for the day. They with Jersey Ringel, the aeroplane artist, and Daredevil Wilson | drew the biggest applause from the grandstand, which was packed to ca pacity.
 Owing to the freight holdup on the road only one of the horse races off. There were two entries, Elk horn winning first place and Hand Blue coming in second. Elkhorn made the seven -eighths mile dash in 1:27. The following prize winners were am nounced Tuesday morning for exhibits | in the agricultural department at the | in the agricultural depadtment at the 1 Alabama State Fair Agricultural winners: ] First Prize-Cullman county. A. M. Krutchfield, manager. l Second Prize-Montgomery county. ! Third Prize-Morgan county. Fourth Prize-Crenshaw county. l Fifth Prize-Je efferson county. i Individual winners 1 First Prize--M M. Oden, Cullman county.
 | Second Prize-C. c. KrutchfieId. Vine ! mount.
 r,t-t r-. gomery
 Fourth Prize-W. c. Naftel, Mont | gomery
 Fifth Prize-Hugh Ballew, Albany. General corn exhibit: First Prize-E. H. Belcher. Warrior. Second Prize--D, C. Krutchfield, Vine mount.
 Third Prize-M. NJ. Oden, Cullman. General cotton exhibits: First Prize--John Aterholt, Spring ville.
 Second Prize--Hugh Belley. Albany. Prizes in the cake contest in the women's department were awarded as follows:
 Mrs. H. J. Cummings best white cake baked with Dixie flour one-half barrel of flour; best pound cake baked with Omega flour, one-half barrel of flour. 1 Mrs. w. L. Simmons, best caramel l cake baked with Roller Champion Iiour' two twenty-four-pound sacks; best cara
 mel cake baked with Omega flour two ! twenty-four pound sacks; best pound 1 cake baked with Roller champion flour, 1 one half barrel 1 A feature of the womens department 1 of the flair thss year is tine Gooth where women are learning to do the 1 chenille embroidery, a very difficult and l beautiful needlework for heavy cloth. 1 such as velvet. serge wool and similar
 materials.
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which has ever been friendly to the special interests and whose principal function during the last two years has been that of malignant and unjust criticism.
 Tt is also we'll to remind the peopi , that the republican party gave the bal- lot to the negro who was uneducated aHj unfit for its possession. It filled the south with carpet baggers during the most unhappy period of our his tory. Always unfriendly and hostile always unfair and unjust in their cam paigls in the north whenever the south is in question, they are now threaten ing if they are restored to power to reduce the representation of the south and thus deprive the south of having her proper voice in Congress.
 Cox and Roosevelt are making a magnificent fight and have unlimited money opposing them. It is believed that the democrats of Jefferson county will do their duty by contributing gen. erously and lcheertully to sustain their leaders in their fight for the greatest moral issue that has ever confronted America. On their success depends the peace, prosperity and lsppiness of the nation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

In the womens department the booths were crowded until six o'clock and Thousands registered for the prize draw ing which will be held Saturday
 Girl jockeys will be a feature of the races today, R. A. Brown, president of the association, announced.
 The delay caused by the wreck has held up number of the race track at fractions. but we are coming through with fuh programme for today" MT Brown announced.
 At the agricultural building where the best agricultural and horticultural ex- fibits in the history of the fair are To- cated, there was a large crowd espec- ially while the judging was being held yesterday morning.
 The government building, where the departments of agriculture war and pure foods are showing a number of ex- hibits, especially the kind which will be calculated to assist the citizens in pro- ducing and conserving was packed most of the day.
 On the contrary, the pleasure-seeking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

the same necessity exists for wide spread cooperation in order that the people engaged in a great industry may be brought in contact with re- sources that will enable them to helI themselves and in so doing help every commercial and financial industry O. the state.
 we are ready to do our small part which small part, if combined with the small or large part that others ear do will make so strong whole as will be able to reasonably handle thi. situation.
 Tt is no time for fipe spun theories but is the time for practical business like work and action"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

Following the formation of general tional democratic campaign, subcom- mittee to take active charge was formed yesterday.
 w. A. Currie, campaign chairman, spent yesterday in Bessemer and Ems ley organizing committees there. c. c. Burke is chairman of the Ensley com mittee* Gardner Goodwin, chairman of the Bessemer committee, and pr. c. q. Donald, chairman of the committee at Fairfield. The chairmen will announce the committees later.
 The following statement was issued by the committee:
 THE STATEMENT
 There is great and immediate need of financial assistance to the demo- cratic national campaign. The repub- lican party has levied quota on Bir- mingham of $50000 for campaign pur- poses, while the democartic party has asked for only $25,0oo from the entire state. The hope, of the republican party
 
 The hope of the democratic party is to get enough funds to state properly its case to the American people
 "During the seven years in which
 the democratic party has been, in
 power, 1t has passed more legisla-
 tiOn for the benefit of the people
 than the republican party did in it's
 fifty years of control.
 As well stated: During this period of democratic rule the American farmer has received the greatest returns for his toll; the American laborer has had his fullest dinner pail, and reeeived his greatest pay. The American business man has made his largest profits; the American banker and stockholder and other corporations have received their largest dividends; America has enjoyed her greatest prosperity; the greatest merchant marine ever owned by Amer ica has been built; the greatest bank ing system known to the world has been created; the wealth of America has been made to bear it's just propor- .tion of taxation by the income tax law America became the greatest financial centre of the world; the American navy reached it's highest efficiency; 4,500,00O untrained men in times of peace were lnlO anu SehiiOio oi such disciplined valor that Kaiserism crumbled before their assaults; America achieved for herself in aiding and achieving for the allies the greatest victory of all ages; America changed from the greatest debtor nation to the greatest creditor nation in the world and America took her place as the first power of the world.
 REPUBLICAN, FUND
 'The republican party has been en- rAaed in an iPnohle effort to beSmirc Il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
TODAY'S PROGRAMME
Good Roads and Rotary Day.

'Oph s>"1us bhu hsDtafy Dhy'
 9;O0 O'Clock--Gates open. 10 O'CIOck-Johnny Jones shows on the midway.
 Ii OClOck--Stocl> judging, Guern- sey, Alabama Jersey, Aberdeen-An- gus cattle, SOuthdOwn sheep and Hampshire hogs.
 O'CIOcik-IIorse racing on the track.
 2 O'ClOck--HippodrOm acts in the front of the grandstand.
 4:3O O'Ciock--Jersey Ringe1 in daredevil nirplane stunts. G:30 O'CIOck---Night showing of the hippodrOme.
 9;3O-FirewOrks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
ood's SarsaparilIa M MakeS ood y as5.e Good

Creates an appetite, aids digestion, purifies the blood, and thus relieves scrofula, catarrh, the pains and aches of rheumatism and gives strength to the whole system.
 Nearly 50 years phenomenal sales tell the story of the great merit and success of Hoods Sarsaparilla. It is just the medicine you need now Hoods Pills help-fine cathartic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
AGE-HERALD cARRIERS
 GUESTS AT STATE FAiE

The Age-Herald carrier f1l oe given a free trip to the state fntr'
 Through the courtesy sf R. <. Brown, president of the siaD7r-e state Fair Assoc' toe, f' and newsboys fo The 4 will be admitted free &f ernoon. All carriers yyii e a The Age7HeraId building at ~sas o,cIoe- accompanied to tre fair .y.
 Jo |. Jores has ssN1ca pHHN<t for .n lfdwey aan6 au side ss, Everything will be free tegrs s~~ Herald carriSra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
|C|V|TAN C[UbFO GEORGIA CAPITAL
Local Members of Civitan Club to Assist in Organization
 of Club

Two Pullman loads of Civilians left
 yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock on
 the Birmingham special for Atlanta,
 where they will present a charter to
 the new club just organized in that city
 The party will be headed by pr. C. w. Shropshire, president of international Ci- v:tsn, as well as the local club. He will present the charter. According to information received here the Birming- ham delegation will be met at the Peachtree station in automobiles and given a ride through the city. Tonight a banquet will be held at the Piedmont hotel when the charter will be presented to the Atlanta Civitan Club which has a membership of seventy-five. Presi-
 dents of the various civic organizations of the Georgia city have been invited
 to be guests of the Civilians. Among those making the trip are: Frank Butler. c. l.. Hagan, W. s. Scott, M. Black. I. N. Jones, B. r. Crabbe. Dr.. T A. Cheatham, Duff Green, s. J. Bowie, J. T. Doster. Arthur Crowder, F. S. Dunlap, Dr. J. A. MacSporran, Ivof W. Jones. c. E. F'ailkrod, J. W. Pate. R. L. McMeans. Ford Conner. Kelley Spencer and C. F. Corwin.
 They will return to Birmingham We'd nesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06

To Prevent ChiIIA Take GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC to destroy the Malarial Germs in the Blood and thus Prevent Ch;Ils. 75c-Ady,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-06
Girl Jockeys Feature or Races Today at the
 Alabama State Fair
Thousands of People in Attendance Second Day of Fair-Midway Attractions Among the Best Ever Shown Here-Prizes Are Being
 Awarded for Various Exhibits

The day of the 1920 Alabama State Fair went with
 Approximately people passed their little paid entrance tickets through the gae mention the concessoners formers and holders of The thronged from 9 a. m. until far into the night last night
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
NEGR0GIFEN
TWENTY YEARS
Eaglin Gets Maximum Pen
atty for Attempted AS
sault on War Worker.

Rockville, Nd, March. IL. -.
Twenty years in the Maryland peni-
tentiary for attempting criminal as
sault on Miss Mary Saunders, a
Washington war worker. July 6
last, was the sentence handed down
in the Montgomery County Court
tonight for Forest Eaglin. 1s-year-
old Washington negro after the ver-
dict had been read.
Twenty years is the maximum
penalty.
Judge Hammond Urner and Asso-
ciate Judges Edward c. Peter and
Glenn H. worthington were unani-
nous in their verdict. Two votes
would have been sufficient to con-
vict the negro.
Eaglfn's trial lasted two days.
The verdict was brought in at $50
o'clock. twenty minutes after testi-
mony was completed. An attempt
of the negro to show he spent the
day of the crime in Washington
was beaten down by the prosecution
witnesses. who related having seen
him at the Chevy Chase and Kirk
side golf links.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
Thos. w. Lawson
Demanding to ak
Led from Hearing

Boston. March s1.-Thomas w.
Lawson. one Of the ten brokers ar
rested for alleged violation of the
State laws governing sale, of min
ing stocks. was escorted from the
rules committee hearing at the state
House today when he refused vol
UNFAIRLY to leave.
Speaker Warner had announced
no person might testify who is held
in arrest in connection with the in
vestigation. Lawson offered to ad-
NIT violation of the act IL he were
allowed to testify
"I demand that be heard" Law
son declared. Il have, confessed in
advance and accept conviction. j
am here to testify and offer proof
that will assist the committee"
The sergeant-at-arms led him from
the room.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
NAVY MEN WILL
CROSSIN R-3S
U. S. Sends Officers and
Sailors to Make Trip in
Dirigible,

New York, March S1.-A crew of
eighteen men and three officers of
the United States navy will sail
for England, April 8, on the transport
Princess Matoika to attempt a trans
Atlantic fight in the giant dirigible
R-3s, recently bought by the navy
from the British government, it was
announced here today.
The R-3s is a sister ship of the
R-34. which made the first success
full dirigible transatlantic fight.
She will be commanded by Comndr.
Louis NJ. Maxfield with Lieut.. Comndr.
". N. Bieg, senior officer in charge
of the men on their voyage to
England.
The crew includes: c. I. Allen,
Colorado: A. L. Carlson, Idaho; H.
Massachusetts,; r. H.
Rooms. Kentucky: J. J. Harrigan,
William Julius, Cali
H. II. O'Claire and S. H.
Knight. Pennsylvania; Maurice Law,
Rhode Island; ]. c. Steel. Indiana;
L. T. Stevens. Georgia: T. L. THOMAS,
South Carolina.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
GEN. R.D.SIMMS
I'm I'LL HEALTH
KILLSHIMSELF
Capital Traction Company
Treasurer Ends His Life
By Hanging.
DIES NEAR ASHEVILLE
War Veteran and Former
Commander of D. c.
National Guard.
DIES NEAR ASHEVILLE

Asheville, N. c., March s1.-The
lifeless body of Gen. Richard d.
Simms. treasurer OF the Capital
Traction Company. and former COM
mander Of the National Guard of the
District of Columbia, was found
hanging to a tree on Bosses Creek,
about four miles from Asheviile,
just of the Asheville- -weaverville
highway. this afternoon about 3
o'clock.
Gen. Simms had ridden from Hill
crest Sanitarium, where he had
been a patient/for several weeks. on
horse. and after tying the rope
around his neck and throwing it
over a limb of a tree. made the
horse walk out from under him. He
was found by q farmer, who notified
county authorities.
Body Held at AsheviIIe.
The body was brought to a local
undertaking establishment. where
it is held pending instructions from
relatives. Gen. Simms came here
about two or three months ago
owing to Ill health and for some
time was a guest at the Manor. an
exclusive tourist inn here. He left
there for the sanitarium. where he
had been taking treatment. He ap-
parently had been gaining in health.
onxr,suEp ON PACE r1rrrrn
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
SHIP IN ICE GRIP
CALLSFOR HELP

London, March 31.-wireless dis
patches from Moscow today said
s. o. S. calls from the Arctic ice
fields has been received there from
Capt. Budimirevitch.
The dispatch said the calls indr-
Gated eighty women and children
on the steamer Soiovei were wood
less and without coal and that the
ship was gripped tightly in the ice
of chiga River.
The message said engines were
not working and urged that avia-
tors rush food and clothing to those
in the party.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
CROKER SENILE
CHILDREN SAY:
ASK GUARDIAN
Former Tammany Boss De-
clared Incompetent-In-
dian Wife Is Blamed.

New York, March 31.-Richard
Croker. former head of Tammany
Hall and the most powerful political
boss New York ever had. is declared
in afidavits by his children and
others to be senile, incompetent to
manage his affairs, and completely
under the domination of his second
wife, an Indian bride whom he mar!
ried in 1914. when he was "A years
old.
An injunction restraining. him
from disposing of his mopey, se-
or real estate in Florida,
has been granted by the Circuit
Court of Florida on application of
Howard Croker, the younger of his
sons.
Appointment of a conservator.
guardian. or committee to take
charge of Richard Croker's financial
affairs has been applied for, and IL
this application Is granted. ancillary
will be applied for.
The Croker fortune is es:imtaed
at s1O.o0o.000.
In the affidavits presented to the
Florida court the children say that
from a CHEEKY, affectionate and con-
siderate parent, a genial host and
a warm-hearted friend, Richard
Croker changed to a morose, indif-
ferent, feeble old man. The change.
they say. began Immediately after
his marriage to Miss Beula Benton
Edmondson. descendant of the. Che
rokees, and he became saDsolutely
dependent upon his new wife, his
love for his children turning to
hatred.
The principal affidavits are made
by Mrs. Ethel White. once the IA
vorite child of the Tammany boss,
and by the wife Of Richari
Croker, jr.
The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
STIRS
LIVELY VIEWS
IN POLITICIANS
Entry in Republican Field
Brings Brisk Comment
OfFnends and Foes.
HOSTILE ONES WARY
Leaders of Both Parties at
Capitol Voice Varied
Points of View.
(Public Ledger Service.D

Not since the days when Theodore
Roosevelt welded the big stick" in
the ranks of politicians in Washing
ton has any man so thoroughly agi-
tated the party councils in the Ma
tional Capital as did Herbert C.
Hoover by his declaration to stand
as a candidate for the Republican
nomination for the Presidency.
Political leaders spent the early
part of the day running around in
circles. They were seeking the views
of their colleagues and associates.
Then they began to issue statements.
The so!called Hoover haters" drop
ped their political sagacity long
enough to attempt to belittle Mr..
paigners pursued a different course.
They made no comment that might
return to plague them should the
sentiment for Mr.. Hoover prove
stronger at Chicago than the "nomi-
nation trainers"
So long as both Democrats and
Republicans were able to soothe
their fears over the sweep of the
Hoover sentiment in their own baili-
wicks by saying You take him.
they were not as violent in their
protests against Mr.. Hoover having
the nomination as they were yester-
day when the line of battle had
been drawn.
Some Democrats Partisan.
That group Of Democratic leaders
who took note of the Hoover popu-
were all but ready to indorse him
for their party nomination, permit
ted their partisanship TO prevail in
their statements. They said in ef-
feet that while they had favored
Mr.. Hoover as a Democratic candi-
date and recognized that by making
him the Horace Greeley of 1920 they
had a chance to win. they were
"on" him now.
OF the Republican leaders who did
not permit their old-line PARTISAN
ship to lead them into captious COM
ment, the statement by Senator
Charles L. Townsend. of Michigan,
was typical of conservative opinion.
He said:
II am not Hoover hater'
am glad he is a Repub san. l
don't find any particular fault with
his platform"
On the Democratic side, Repre-
sentative Claude Kitchin, of North
Carolina, expressed the sentiments
of many Democrats. who had fav-
ored Hoover, but who are opposed
to any man not wearing their own
party label.
II am profoundly sorry" Kitchin
said, that Mr.. Hoover by an
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The Washington herald., 1920-04-01
2DEAD; / DYING
WHEN ENGINE
HITS TRUCK
Employe Who Raised Gate
At Request of Chauffeur
Held by Police.

Two men, are dead and one is
probably fatally injured as the re-
suit of a collision between an auto
mobile truck of the Washington
Sand and Gravel Company, of
Bladensburg. Md. and a locomotive
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company. at Langdon. d. c.. yester-
day afternoon.
Boardman w. Manning, % years
old, OF 2s45 Belair place northwest
driver of the truck. and Lester B.
Whiting. IS years old, of 73S Nc
Henry street. Baltimore. Nd. are
dead. William Taylor, rs years old,
also of Baltimore. is at Casualty
Hospital. seriously injured. His re-
covery Is doubtful. Taylor and
Whiting were occupants of the
truck.
Hiram Marshall Gibson, of Belts
vile, Nd. gatekeeper at the Lang
don crossing, is held at the Ninth
Precinct station for investigation.
Gates Raised for Them.
The truck. with two other auto
mobiles, was waiting at the cross
ing. The gate was lowered. pre-
venting thoroughfare across the
tracks. Two freight cars stood on
the siding at the Corby yeast plant.
which adjofns the tracks. The
roSrtS,,pp-nS p.or TWO .