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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
.JEM|SON ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF THE
BANK OF FAIRF |ELD
c. w. Gilley Succeeds CASH
ier G. A. NeaI-RepOrt Is
Made Showing Bank
Receipts Growing

AT the meeting of the board of directors
of the First Bank of Fairfield. held at
o'clock Yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose OF the election of officers for the
current year and the transaction of other
business, the following officers were
elected; Robert Jemiscn, Jr., president;
P. C. Shook. vice president; c. n. Gilley,
cashier, and Ruffin A. Smith. assistant
cashier.
| The resignation Of George a. Neal cash
Ter of charge of the operation of the bank
for the past two years. was accepted with
regrets effective as soon as the Lank
could conveniently release Mr.. Neal, who
submitted his resignation for the purpose
of giving his entire time to his personal
affairs.
| Resolutions were passed by the board
wishing Mr.. Neal success in his new field.
Mr. Neal will continue his connection with
the bank as one of its board of directors
and will serve as member of the finance
committee, with other members Of the
board of directors residing Fairfield.
| The management of the bank was con-
graduated by the board on the very fine
condition of the bank and the growth OF
the bank during the past year, the de-
posits having almost doubled during the
year 1919. A dividend of per cent was
| declared and a substantial amount APP
piled to surplus.
| c. n. Giuey, assistant cashier OF the
First National Bank, In charge of the
savings department of the First National
| Bank, was elected cashier succeeding MIR.
Neal The directors declared they deemed
| II fortltnate for fha ba nix that thew were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
PIONEER OFFICIAL
OF 7. c. |. CO. DIES
James r. Vail, Local Treas
urer of T. C. l., Dies Fol
lowing Stroke of
Apoplexy

James r.. Vail, n years old local treas
urer Of the Tennessee Company, died at
his home, 1890 Twelfth street, YESTERDAY
afternoon at | O'Clock after an illness of
several weeks following a stroke of apo
plexy
Mr. Vail was among the first officials
OF the company here. He occupied the
first house built on the site Of the pres
en5 town of EnsIeN. lie had been resi-
dent Of Birmingham for more than -
years, throughout which time he had
beer an active worker for the com
munity, taking a generous share in the
work of the growing city
Perhaps he was. best known through his
constant work for the Baptists of the
city. TWENTY-FIVE years ago he taught
Sunday school in the First Baptist
Church, and many. of the young bust
ness men here today, and in this part OF
the state, were members Of his classes.
Later he joined, the compensation of the
Calvary BAPTIST Church. North High
lands, and was treasurer of the church
and an active member of the consrega-
ton until the time Of his death.
Mr.. Vail was a native of AuroraI ind.,
though he had been so long identiied
with birmingham that he called this
city, his home His first work with the
Tennessee Company, in the great instl-
tutioii's early years, was auditor which
work he supe ryised for many years along
with his duties as local treasurer.
The funeral services will be held m
his iate home this Afternoon at 4otciock.
after which the remains VIII be sent 70
Aurora Ind, for interrent.
Mir yairs wife died shortly before he
came TO Birmingham. She was Miss Ollie
Lavccck of Wilmington, Ind He Is sur
yieed by his son, w. G. Vail of Birmlng-
ba,s. his brother. w. w Vail of Odell,
ca: another brother, John II. Vail and
bis sisters. Miss Sallie and Miss Eliza
beth van. an of this city John H. Van
will accompany the remains TO lndlaha'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31

With bottle of milk in one hand for
year-old baby, and pistol in the other
hand for the baby's mother, Mrs. Claude
w. Campbell, Juan Rodriguez said to be
a Mexican, entered Mrs. Campbelfs room
in the house where she lodged, 2120 Fifth
avenue, yesterday afternoon at a:30 O'Clock
and shot Mrs. Campbell through the
throat, and before the stricken woman
expired sent bullet through his own
brain, which killed him instantly.
Other roomers in the house went quick
ly to the DOM when they heard the shots
and found Mrs Campbell bleeding to
death, Without gaining Consciousness she
expired in few moments.
Mrs. Campbell was seated in chair
by the fire holding her baby in her lap
when she was murdered, but the child
escaped injury.
Fellow roomers of the house say Mrs.
Campbell was quiet, pleasant little lady,
only 20 wears old, and had been living
there with her husband Claude w.
Campbell a business representative of
the Home Magazine Company for more
than two years, Mr.. Campbell was in
Huntsville yesterday on a business trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
GOOD ROADS DAY
CELEBRATED HERE
Ship-By-Truck. Demonstra-
ton Creates Much Inter
est and Parade Held

, Good roads day was appropriately cele-
brated in Jefferson county yesterday in
all county schools, and at all public gath
erhgs where speakers spoke in the in
terest of the s250oo.0oD state bond issue
10 be voted on February 10.
Tie fleet of trucks. 50 in number, rep
reseuting practically every automobile
dealer in Birmingham gathered a Wood
row v ison Park yesterday morning, and
after parading through the streets of the
downtown section Of the city, left for
Tuscaloosa. This pioneer over country
tour was promoted by the Firestone ship
| by-tuck bureau. and was headed by
a large truck carrying the Boys Indus
trial School Band.
| The Insignia of the good roads bond is
sue amendment and the "ship-by truck
bureau were carried by each car in line.
This WAS the largest caravan of trucks
to make tour of this kind from BIr-
mingham and created much interest as
| it passed through the streets with its
large banners
! Stops we're made at Bessemer. Adger.
| JonHsi sumter anu ioidhues "HetS la'hS
were made by speakers ACCOMMODATING
| the TRUCKS. explaining the purpose of the
| so. c00,nG bond issue amendment to the
I state constitution and the need of good
| highways as an educational asset.
| The party was met by COMMITTEES
! from the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Com
merce and other civic organizations, and
rally was staged for chem last night
! in an effort to stimulate interest in this
| issue In Tuscaloosa county and have
every voter cast his ballot In favor OF the
| ratification Of the amendment on Febru-
airy IS. The party viii return to Bir-
mi1gham today.
| Fcur-m minute speakers greeted the audi
enceg in the various theatres yesterday
and last night, explaining the purpose
Of this bond issue and urging all men in
Alabama to rally to the cause and vote
for its passage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
COURT OF APPEALS
SUSTA|NS VERDICT
IN ARNOLD UHL CASE
Defendant Convicted In the
United States District
Court Loses Appeal.
Given Six Months
Of Birmingham, Alabama.
Statement, December 81, 1918
cnfIRCEC


The decision of the United States court
of the northern district of Alabama in
the case of Arnold Jacob Uhl, convicted
of violating Section of the act of May
is. 1917, has been affirmed by the United
States circuit court of appeals of the
Fifth circuit according to information
received by Erie Pettus, United States
district attorney, yesterday. Uhl must
serve his sixty days sentence in the JEFF
ferson county jail, according to the de-
cision of the higher court.
The Indictment charged that after Uhl
had registered pursuant to the act and
had received a QUESTIONABLE to be filled
out, as required by the prescribed regu-
lations, the registrant willfully and
knowingly did fail and refuse to answer,
swear to and file the QUESTIONABLE as
required, in that he did not answer the
question at the bottom of Page | of the
QUESTIONABLE and sign his name thereto
after he had answered the series of ques-
lions in the questionnaire and before he
executed the affidavit at the end Of the
QUESTIONABLE.
Instead nf answering the question
DO you claim exemption or deferred
classification in respect of the registrant
CONTINUED on Page Six
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
L. P. Coe Charged With
Falsely ImpersOnating
Government EmplOye

l.. r, Coe, whowas brought to Bir'ning-
ham from New Orleans several days ago,
waived a preliminary hearing before Ken
meth Charlton, United states commits
sioner yesterday afternoonN and was
bound over to the grand jury under 500
bond. He is charged with violating Sec
ton 90 of the criminal code by falsely I'M
personating government employe with
the intention Of obtaining money
Coe was formerly employed at the local
consolidated ticket office of the railroad
administration and is alleged TO nave ha q
NJ Boyette, ticket agent at the Terminal
station. TO cash check for him for 500
drawn on a Jacksonville, Fla. bank. IL
is alleged he claimed to be an employe OF
the railroad administration at the time
he caghed the check.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
|Forney Johnston to
Speak on the Railroad
Problem at Luncheon

Forney Johnston one OF the attorneys
for the railroad securities holders. VIA
tell the members of the Community Club
some facts regarding the railroad legis-
lation now pending in Congress this aft
ernoon at / o'clock at the Southern Club.
Mr.. Johnston is considered one of the
best posted men on this subject in the
south and this viii be the first occasion
of his giving his opinion ON the railroad
problems. In addition there will lie a
musical programme and President James
A. Simpson urges all members to be pres
ent and to bring along a guest to hear
this important matter discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Judge Evans Files
Notice of Candidacy

Judge Richard Evans Yesterday
afternoon filed notice with the probatS
Judge that he would be candidate
for Judge Of the jefferson circuit court
Iteighth diyision) at the May pri-
maries.
Judge Evans is member of the
firm OF Arnold Evans and has been
a member of the local bar ever since
he began the practice OF law.
He is now filling the unexpired term
CT the - Jud g narie rTIson,
who died two or three months ago.
Judge Evans served on the court Of
appeals a few years ago with distinc-
ton subsequently he war special
assistant attorney general Of labams,
and4 served several Years as city at
torney OF birmingham.
Other candidates for this office are
! Judge Thomas Lea of the municipal
court and Roger Nv. Snyder
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JUDGE WILKINSON
TO ANSWER WRIT
Court Restraints Judge Will
inson From Acting Fur
Their in Blackburn Case


Why a writ of mandamus should
not be issued directing Judge Horace
CT Wilkinson to dismiss the habeas
corpus proceedings filed by Mrs. Mon
ME. Moore for the custody of Mary
Black burn, her 13-year- old daughter,
will have to be shown before the APP
pellate court by February, .. according
to order issued to Judge Wiki inson
yesterday.
The proceedings were brought by the
filing of writ. before the appellate
court by w. w. Shuptrine. after Judge
Wilkinson had overuled petitions last
week to have the case removed to
Fayette. The petition was filed in
both cases by Claude Ritter and w. j.
Wynn, attorneys for Mr.. Shuptrine.
The writ served, on Judge Horace
Wilkinson yesterday. besides having
him show why mandamus should not
be issued by the supreme court, also
restraints him from proceeding further
with the Blackburn case until he has
received orders from the supreme
court.
At the preliminary pleadings in the
case in the circul court last week
Judge Wilkinson had set February 25
as the day that the case was to be
heard
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
While Holding Baby In
Arms Young Mother Is
Shot Down and Killed

Rodriguez is described by other roemers
in the house as one more or less of. seem
ngly unsound mind He was Il baker
employed by a local cafe. lie had teen
living in the house where he perpetrated
the tragedy about six months. Seemingly
in effort to ingratiate himself with
the Campbells, he would go on errands
for them get the milk for the baby but
was in no wise considered an Intimate
friend.
None suspected his purpose yesterday
afternoon, the shots being the first indi-
cation of the murder and suicide. Mrs.
Campbell had just asked a roomer across
the hall from her apartment to play
record on a talking machine and the
music was being played when Rodriguez
entered tho room with the milk for which
he had been sent. Immediately following
his entrance to the room the shots rang
out a. scarce thirty seconds Interval.
The bullet that entered Mrs. Camps
BELLS throat pierced tue ju"uiar We a.
Her skin was scorehed by the powder.
Rodriguez placed the muzzle OF the pistol
In his right ear to kill himself
| All inmates of the house say they be-
lieve the killer was demented. Tito flu
neral arrangements will be announced
later
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Miners to Strengthen
Union In District
Closed Meeting of Local Miners
Union Held-Locals In Good
Condition

Plans to build and strengthen the union
were discussed at the final session of
District 90, United Mine Workers of
America, yesterday. but just what policy
was adopted or the plans to be put into
effect were not made public.
District officials stated that they dis
cussed conditions generally and decided
to make an aggressive campaign to
strengthen their union in this district.
Members of the international board who
came here to attend the meeting advised
the locals as to the policy to pursue in
the district with reference to charging
their membership and otherwise improv-
ing their organization.
President r. r Kennamer of District
No 20 stated that reports made at the
meeting showed all local unions in the
district to be in good condition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
j. Reese Murray Is
Succeeded By L. L. Ford

l.. l.. Ford Of Atlanta has been detailed
to Birmingham by Attorney General A.
Mitchell Palmer to succeed J. Reese MUIR
ray as head OF the local department OF
Justice Mr. Murray's resignation is eff
fecthe eli Fsf ruary /.
AIR. Fcrd arrived in Birmingham yes
tefday to ent.- upon his new duties He
has been connected with the depart
ment for several years. stationed In
Philace lphia and then in charge of s>e
work III Atlanta. from which office he
was transferred TO the Alabama district.
| He will continue the office on the seventh
floor OF the First National Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Things High In Cuba

Things certainly come high in Cupa
these days. said f. T. Wilson, who re-
Gently spent several days in, Havana and
at one of the best hotels in that city the
proprietor stated that the cheapest room
he had in the house was s25 a day and
that was without bath. The place is
Just full of Americans and liquor of all
varieties flows freely, but there is not
the real atmosphere about it there seemed
to be in this country. and / do not think
The people making the trip really enjoved
themselves as they had expected to- After
all there is no place like home. even II
it is dry, and ! was indeed glad % get
back to Birmingham, although ! had a
beautiful trip and enjoyed myself thor
0ugh1y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Exhibit of Paintings
Open to the Public

Tho exhibit of the paintings of Fred
erick J. Waugh. at the Southern Club.
will be open to all citizens interested in
art today.
Students of the Birmingham p-biic
schools were invited to the exhibit yes
terdav. and there were hundreds of Wis
itors at the club. Display of the paint
ings will be continued through Monday
and Tuesday.
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!, C. h. Brown. Z. w. Pettus and Il. NJ. Ell
lliott
On method Of selection and qualifica-
| ton of candidates and voters: e. L.
Clarkson, chairman; r. A. Jordan, j. r.
White. j. Fl. Webb j A. Cobb, J. Fl. +
RiN es, w l.. Lancaster, J. f, Averyt
and l.. NJ Moseley.
On resolutions; A. G, Patterson. chair
man; c. w. Hare, r. A. Mitchell, J. c.
Miner, j. #. Fuller and George Bon
durant.
After @-minutes' recess the assess
n.ents committee reported the following
assessments against candidates:
United States senator, $3.50; representa-
tives in Congress, $50: state commissioner
| of conservation SIS: associated justices
| Of the supreme court, $500: associate JUS
4! tees of the court of appeals, SlI5; circuit
! judges. 500; circuit solicitors, So0; presl-
/ dent public utilities commission, 800; deie-
gates to the national convention from the
state at large, $50; from districts s,V'
presidential electors, so; delegates to the
national convention, 81 80; national csvn-
mitteeman, $50.
| For county offices in counties with $500
| population or over a minimum of ! per
cert of the first years salary and max
imum Of per cent
These assessments are payable not1ater
than March 10, those against candidates
for state and federal offices to be paid
/ to the state chairman, and for county or
fees to the county chairman, the latter to
i ren; 10 per cent of the collections TO
! the state chairman.
| RESOLUTION BY CLARK son
| Chairnian Clarkson of the primary cleo
/ ton committee submitted the following
| report which was adopted:
! BE it resolved by the state democratic
1cout;uued from Page Fivet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Negro Shot By Woman

! Percy Williams, negro, living at 5Jz
North Third street, was shot and seriously
wounded by a negro woman named Lena.
at his home yesterday morning abont II
O. clock He was taken to the Hillman
hospital, where it IS said he is. resting
we'll The police are investigating the af-
fray. The negro woman escaped.
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ny w. J. BoLEs

In the strongest language could employ the state demo-
cratic executive committee at its meeting held the ballroom
of the Tutwer hotel yesterday afternoon Endorsed President
Wilson and his administration and the treaty of and the
league of nations demanded the ratification of the
treaty by the United States Senate.
Called together for making the state
primary election held May the committee devoted
proposal nominate candidates members of the and appellate
courts conventions instead the primaries
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31

The Alabama Bar Association project
ed this subject into the meeting through
a resolution presented by its executive
committee. Of which j. Kelly Dixon OF
Talladega is chairman. Mr. Dixon. in.
vited to speak to the resolution, contend
ed that the convention system was pref
cradle to primaries for the nomination oil
supreme court and the court of appeals
stating that better judges were obtained
in that way
RESOLUTION is LOST
Several members of the committee sup
ported the resolution, but it lost wher
put to a vote.
Chairman w. y. Nesbitt called the com.
mittee to order at / o'clock, and the
following % members answered to their
names at FOIL call Chairman Nesbitt
c. B. Brown, e. L. ciarkson. John r. T
Rives, A. +. Fite, j. Fl. Webb, j. Z
Webb, L. NJ Moseley, J. A. Brown, ]. f
Averyt, e. W. Pettus. W. l.. Lancaster
c. w. Ware Robson Brown, l.. NJ. Ell
lott J. #. Bishop, ]. r. Fuller, j. NJ
fitzpatrick. S. A. Jordan. r. A. Mitchell
l.. l.. Herzberg. A. G. Patterson, J. +
Nnlte, boEden Burr, Deot &c boHuurdht
Forney Johnston, John A. Cobb and A. c
Freeman.
George C. Douville came in later anc
Walter F. Miller of Tuscumbia and f. p
Gay of Ashland were elected to fill tbs
Vacancies caused by the designations o.
Virgil Bouldin of Scottsboro and judge
r. j. Garrison of Ashland, respectively.
In compliance with a motion the chair
man appointed committees on assess
ments. primary arrangements and resolu
lions as follows:
On assessments; Judge L. l.. Herzberg
chairman; Forney Johnston, j. A. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31

News wac -~cos--ed n ps---,s----',,--, u.s.
terday to the effect that William Reck-
. ling who has beeh trt.iestl. +.
Fla is greatly improved and WIN re-
A.urn to his home here Wednesday. Rela-
ytives who are with Mr.. Reckiing wired
Yesterday that no complications had de-
~eloped and that his condition was now
satisfactory
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Injunction Proceedings

Injunction proceedings brought by So
licitor Joseph Tate against the rosmo
poitan Club. seeking to restrain it from
operating. will be heard in Judge Horace
wilkersons division of the civil court
this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
AS PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURE AGAINST
FLU" LOCAL STORES
SHORTEN THE HOURS
City Commission and
Health Department APP
prove Regulations at
Joint Meeting-No
Cause for Alarm
Beginning Monday morning

All stores except market and food
stores will open at a. m. and close
at 5 y. m.
AN offices will open at 9 a. m. and
close at 4 p. m,
Saturday hours will remain the
same.
Travel on street cars win be linn
tied to seating capacity of cars.
shoppers are urged to buy early to
assist in eliminating congestion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31

DR. James o. Grogan will. speak to men
at the Strand theatre Sunday afternoon
at O'Clock His subject will be RE-
thinking Your Life in the Light of World
Conditions The music will be in charge
Of w. H. Maxim. All men are cordially
invited to this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-31
Committee Decides 10
Fill All Offices By
Direct Vote of People
Amendment Introduced by Borden Burr to Fill Judicial
Positions by Convention Loses-Strongly Commend
President Wilson, League of Nations and Gov
Kilby-Canddates Must Qualify
by March 10th

FEATURES THE STATE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING
Democratic at which all candidates fed
era delegates the
uni be nomina ed
of
the including the league o nat
Endorsement oil kibys administration.
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Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued from the probate cort yesterGay:
Victor Milestone and FIoy Mabel
Wright
Lloyd Guice and Mildred Scull