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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

Conway was arrested recently in Huntsville by a warrant sworn to by United States postoffice inspectors and brought to Birmingham to stand trial. It is alleged that he is member of a gang who attempted to swindle Marshal Hinchmann of Glendale, Ind, out of 1925 000 on a stock scheme.
 According to a statement made by Mir Hinchmann. who was the victim, he first met Conway in Hot Springs, Ark, in March. He was then introduced to the other members of the gang, who are now under arrest, two in Cincin- natl and one in Indianapolis. From Hot Springs. the party went to Huntsville, accompanied by Hinchmann, whom they persuaded to come with them as land expert
 Here the men claimed that they had won $150,0O0 in the stock market, but before they could take down their win nings it was necessary for the three to put up $50000 apiece. They are alleged to have called on Hinchmann to put up $25. coo, agreeing to split the winnings 1T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
HYWELL DAVIS IS MAKING PROBE OF
 MINING SITUATION
Wants Actual Facts In the Case and Not 0pinions-To Investigate Both Stand
 points of the Strike

Hywell Davis, commissioner for the department of labor, is making thor ough probe of the mining situation in Alabama from several standpoints, that of unemployment being one of the principal'ones.
 Mir Davis spent some time yesterday at the headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America in the Farley building, where he drew from the vari- ous local officials of the union all the information ~nich they had available. He held conferences with President J. R' kennamer and number of others.
 MT. Davis has mnde it plain that
 he is here for the actual data rather
 than views. He wants the facts in
 the case, not opinions.
 After conferring with the union of- ftcials, Mr. Davis went to the office of the Alabama Coal Operators associa- ton and availed himself of the data with regard to production, state of the market and the like in the hands of Secretary James l.. Davidson and the statisticians of the office.
 Based on the information secured yesterday, MT. Davis made a prelimi- nary report to the department of labor, but has not prepared anything for local publication.
 OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS
 MT. Davis. was in Alabama in 1917 with formeN Secretary of Labor Will son and assisted at that time in pour ing oil on the troubled waters. He is a former coal operator and is regarded ss man of sound sense and excellent boise.
 CT a,.. ro+ ka~a +c -ooun. .15
 differences,' said Mir. Davis, "but
 to make thorough probe of ac-
 tual conditions with regard to un-
 employment. production, state of
 market and the like, so that the de-
 pnrtment of labor may have the
 facts before 1t. It Is too enrly in
 the day to outline what my report
 ms to conditions shall be-"
 Nothing noteworthy is expected to is sue from the coming of MT. Davis other than better acquaintance of the depart ment of labor with the actual conditions in Alabama than the department now possesses.
 TO OTHER FIELDS
 In the matter of unemployment, gen. eral understanding is that there is about as much of it in one coal field as in another. It Is held possible that the de- partment may be able to shift some of the former Alabama strikers to other fields but even that is held to be prob- lematical
 MT. Davis will also acquaint himself with the exact terms of the strike set clement while here and afford the de- partment an accurate understanding Of the bearings which the settlement had on mine conditions.
 MT. Davis will be here several days and may give out some more definite il- formation before he leaves. For the present he is making every effort to get at facts and seems to be bent on facts exclusively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
POWER COMPANY ID ERECT NE W DAM

"NegOtiations are now pending with the government in regard to obtaining permit to erect power plant at Duncan's RiffIe dam, which will add 100000 horse, power to the amount of power now being distributed by the Alabama Power company" stated w. E. Mitchell, assistant general man. ager of the Alabama Power com pany. at the semi-weekly luncheon of the Civic Forum yesterday noon at the Civic Association.
 ..We nre endeavOring to get the permit to complete this dam as soon as possible for our basic plans are laid on the assumption that in 1922 Alabama will have the greatest year of prosperity thnt she has ever had. We alsO must have the fur ther development and completion of the Wilson dam as nm economic ne- cessity.' NIT. Mitchell traced the progress fO the company as re- gards It's relations to the indus- trial development of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

J. Can't federal prohibition en- forcement supervisor from Atlanta, who was in Birmin ham. and N. l.. Pierce, i'm charge of the forces in Alabama, were searching n house mt the corner of Avenue c and Twenty-fifth street. Ensley, when inc automobile came mp and stopped. and one of the men got out of the car and started to en- ter the house when he was placed under arrest. In m instant the other occupants of the car were seized and the liquor located.
 The parties arrested will be ar- raigned before the United States commissioners, Kenneth Charlton, this morning. In the raiding party were included w. E. Eubanks. T. C. Dews and Jack Horton, federal prohibition enforcement officers. No liquor was found in the house the officers were searching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
UNIQUE MOCK TRIAL
 IN CHURCH CIRCLES

Anniston, May s.-tSpecial)-T mock trial'' held at the Parker Memorial church on Sunday evening in which Mrs. Govan Woodruff and Fred Bell were charged with having entered into a part nership with the Lord and withholdlns His part of the profits, attracted a great deal of attention and was witnessed by a large audience of local people.
 John M. Stillwell prosecuted the two defendants, Dr. Wade Brannon served as their attorney; ITillyer Robinson was court clerk. Capt. Sam Pelham was ca pacity of sheriff, the jury being picked from the audience.
 verdict of guilty was brought in by the jury but the sentence was suspended by the judge on the promise of the de- fendants that they would change their nra actice in that regard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
Statement April 2sth, 1921
 RESOURCES.

Automobile club meeting at o'eiock' Tutwiier hotel.
 Kiwanis club luncheon at o'cioch' south ern club.
 Red Head club. luncheon at l@sSo o'clock. Civic Association cafe. League of Women Voters meeting at 8 o'clock, Business Womcn's club. s- ADJUSTMENTS
 New Majestic - s'The Misleading Lady" with Pickert players.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's Bijou-VaudcviiIe and pie tures.
 Trianon-Anita Stewart in sowing the Wind."
 AIcaxnr--"A Perfect Crime.'
 Strand-''The Off-ShOrc Pirate." Galax-"Trumpet Island"
 Royal-Tcxas Guinnn in q Am the Woman," and comedy.
 RiaIto--Katherine Mcdonald in "Cur- tain.,
 Prineess-SeriaL drama and comedy. OdeOn--SeriaI drama and comedy. Edgewood Park--Dancing.
 West Lake Park-Dancing and skating. East Lake Park--DancinS and aniusements.
 Miles School of Dancing-Dancing from to IF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
ALLEGED ILLEGAL
 SALE OF PLANTATION

H. F. Stearns was arrested on war rant sworn out before Judge H. B. Aber- ncthy in the Jefferson county court ot misdemeanors yesterday, charged with false pretenses. The man is alleged to have obtained 5000 from Edward D Johnston and W. W, Garth by repre- senting that he owned an undivided ir- terest in a plantation near Brewton. The warrant was sworn out by Deputy W. w. Wilson.
 According to the allegations of the war rant, Stearns falsely represented that he owned an undivided interest in the plan tation sand is alleged to have obtained the money from them for the purchase of same. The court fixed his bond at 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
DIR. w. M. HOLDERBY TO
 ADDRESS ROTARIANS

pr. William M. Holderby, national sec retary of the Family Altar league Will address the Rotary club at it's meeting tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock in the ballroom of the Southern club.
 There will be number of surprise stunts arranged by the programme com mittee and all members are urged to be present In addition, there will be sev- eral songs and an interesting meeting is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
JUNIOR CHAMBER

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting Thurs day evening.
 On Thursday the drive for 1000 mem bership will begin. Chappell Cory, Jr.. and Paul Angell will have charge and the captains of the teams will work un- der them.
 The first semimonthly dinner of the chamber will take place at the Hillman at 12:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
SMALL TANK STILL
 AND LIQUOR SEIZED

Federal prohibition forces searched the Devils Bin' hollow, nine miles south of Birmingham. yesterday afternoon and az a result Jim Goodwin was arrested charged with violating the prohibition laws.
 They found a small gasoline tank still, which they destroyed together with two barrels of beer and a gallon of corn whisky. An unidentified man was at the still when they approached but he escaped amid a fusillade of shots fired by J Hughes, one of the raiders.
 D. J. Can't of Atlanta, federal prohibit tion enforcement supervisor of the gulf district. who was in Birmingham, headed the raiding party which was composed of N l.. Pierce, federal prohibition eu- forcement agent, and deputies E. Flu banks, Jack Horton and J.. Hughes,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
PRELIMINARY SET

Jim Morgan, who was arrested recently secret service operatives and city detec- tives. and charged with raising federal reserve bank note from $1 to $lo, will have . preliminary hearing Tuesday, May A, before Kenneth Charlton United States commissioned.
 He pleaded not guilty when arraigned before. the commissioner yesterday. He was rpmanded to jail in default of yovo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
121 CONVERTS ID BE BAPTIZED AT CHURCH
Notable Event at We'll I-Known Sixth Avenue Negro Church
 on SouthSide

At the Sixth AvenM Baptist church on the southside tomorrow night, 1N converts will be presented for Baptism. This is the church of whicN Rev J. w. Goodgame is pastor, and the baptismal service tomorrow night promises to be one of the most notable events in the history of the church.
 pr. Goodgame has been assisted in the recent series of meetings held at this we'll known negro church by Rev. F. H. Morton of Ensley. and there have been 234 additions to the church during the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
MACKENZIE LECTURE
 AT LITTLE GALLERY

Roderick D. Mackenzie noted arsist and sculptor, whose works are on ex- hibition at the Little Gallery, Watts building, will again. lecture on India at. the gallery Thursday evening at 5 O clock, under the auspices of the Ala bama Art league.
 Mr. MacKenzie's lecture will be largely on the architecture of India and will be illustrated with slides and pho tographs. All members of the art league are expected to attend and all persons interested are cordially in x-ited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Marriage Licenses

Tn following marriage licenses were is- used yesterday at the office of the pro- bate judge:
 Emmett Sanders and Miss Helen Clay ton.
 Lee R. Ray and Miss Louise Howell Henry D. Dorman and Miss Thelma Louise Davidson.
 Edward NJ Phillips and Miss Fife AL britten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Etowah Court Opens

Gadsden, May y.--1SpeclaI. IT tOwa aFl county court convened here this morn ing. Judge Steele presiding. The fore noon was consumed in impanelling juries. Judge Steele delivered an inn pressive charge to jurors, during the tie sacredness of the office. He drew attention to the fact that a call to jury service was a proof of good citi- zenship. The first case on the docket was Alice M. Green VI. J. NJ. Larden. ejectment proceedings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Mrs. Ory Dies

Anniston May 9.--(Special. .)-Mrs. A. Ory. much. loved woman of this city died at o'clock Monday morning at the home of her son, N. E Ory. the announcement causing much sorrow among the many friends of the family. Mrs. Ory had made her home here since the death of her husband about six months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
50 BITTEN BY RABID DOG

Steps to quarantine half a hundred dogs and several head of stock belong ing to persons living in the vicinity of Morris will probably be taken today by the county health department. The anil mals were bitten by a rabid dog Sat urday, according to reports received tt the bureau of laboratories yesterday.
 The head of the animal was brough. to the health authorities by Fl. $. Howell, who asked that the Majestic Coal company be notified of the result of the examination. Examination showed that the dog was suffering from rabies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
SHOWERS COMING

"Unxettied weather and probably showers today" Is the forecast rendered yesterday by E. C. Hor- ton. local weather observer. flor today.
 this morning." continues the weather mnn, 1but I believe the rain will last only for . short time. The temperature at the hirh- est period yesterday was s2 and there will be but little change to- day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Thanks for Assistance

To the Editor. of The Age Herald. I wish to express my appreciation for your kindness in assisting me in locating Luke Wilkerson. who left home Saturday morning and did not return, he having lost his way. Beg to advise the police department located Mir, Wilkerson Again thanking you for this courtesy, I am yours truly.
 w. A. QUINN. Birmingham. May 2. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
RETAIL GR0CERS TO MEET

''Educational Advertising will be the feature of the meeting of the Birmingham Retail Grocers and Butchers association which will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Birmingham Civic Association.
 Further discussion of the membership campaign to be started soon will be an other feature of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
------s.------------------- $500 DAMAGE BYsFIRE

Fire of unknown origin, starting in the rear of the store, caused about $500 dam age last night about 7:45 o'clock to the dry goods and shoe store of Henry Jo- seph, 212S Second avenue, north. Com panies l, ?, 4, and 6, from the central fire station, answered the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Women Voters League

The League of Women Voters win meet this afternoon at o'clock at the Business Women's club. according to announcement by Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt Matters of importance to the member ship will be considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
County Board Meeting

The Jefferson county board of educa- tion will meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the office of pr. N. R. Baker, county superintendent of education. This is the regular monthly meeting and several matters of interest are expected to come before the board at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Conway Held On Conspiracy
 Charge Under $1O,OOO Bond

Jimmy fall the mails prem- United
  the a in O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Cant Fined x75

Reuben Grant was adjudged guilty Of violating the prohibition laws by the jury in Judge 4. B. Fosters division of the criminal court yesterday and his fine was fixed at $75.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
Representatives Blame Senate.

Members of the house declare that the present joint committee would not have been necessary had the Senate not passed the McFerrin bill and sent II to the house before considering that measure and the Smith bill at the same time in joint committee session.
 Last week the Roads and Highway Committee of the house received an Ill., vitation to come to the Senate for con- ference with the pads and Highway Committee of the Senate. According to report, the conference was scheduieu for o'clock, and, so the house mem bers say, the Smith and McFerrin oiiis were to he taken up and an effort made to dra if from both a bill that would De satisfactory to the Senate and House.
 on the morning of the conference however. Senator McFerrin called up his bill. which had, it is reported, been stoned by % senators. The bill passed the senate before the conference or the two committees was held. It IS said' however. that Senator McFerrin did not know that the conference had been scheduled. When the members or the Roads and Highway Committee of the house, in keeping their appointment called on their colleagues in the Senate they were informed that the Senate had passed the McFerrin bill. COnse- duently no action was taken nthe
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
MUSIC AT NEVADA COyJN-
 TY HARDWARE COMPANY

MT R. c. Harrell is in charge of the Music Department of the Nevada Conn., ty Hardware company, where a com plete stock of Victor Machines and rec ords are on exhibition.
 The booths are so arranged that you may step in cozy inclosure away from the noise of the street, and there listen without disturbance, to the sweet tones of the famous victrola.
 MT Harrell will be glad 0 show you through the mammoth stock of ma chimes and records and will play for you any selection desired.
 Later on, young lady will be plac- ed in charge of the music department and Mir Harrell will become outside representative, covering large terri-
 in his cAI.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
WOULD SAVE
 OLD CAPITOL
MRAE TELLS PIONEERS HE WILL OPPOSE ANY MOVE TO CHANGE
 OR DESTROY.

More than 125 guests attended the annual luncheon of the Arkansas Pion- eers' Associa tioH at the Hotel Marion yesterday. Tables were decorated with baskets of spring flowers and six course luncheon was served. Out-of- town members were present from Pine Bluff. Camden and other sections, ln- cluding Mir and Mrs. B. D. Moore and MT. and Mrs. Henry Moore of Texark- ana and Dr. and Mrs. John Clegg of Sloan Springs.
 Governor and Mrs. Mcae, Speaker Joiner of the house and Senators w. U. McCab. Creed Caldwell and Lee Cazort president of the Senate, were guests.
 Governor MeRae made short ad- dress on the preservation of the ola statehouse and said that he would not sanction any move to destroy or change the building. He said, however, that tha expense attached might prevent It's restoration. as the legislature had ai- ready appropriated vast amount oi money and it would probably De nee ossarv 10 veto some appropriation measures already passed.
 As sponsors for the bill introduced through the influence of the Arkansas pioneers' Association providing for the care of the old building, Senator Me cahe and Senator Caldwell told of the nresent status of the bill in the leglsia- +rra Senator Cazort and MT. Joiner enote of the need of preserving the land mark and restoring it to it's former beauty.
 Other short talks on the subject were made by Miss Georgine Woodruff ana Mrs. Claude Sayle: Mrs. !. T. Beaie Ill hehalf of the T. D. C.; Mrs. s. S. Was sell for the D. A. R.; Mrs. S. r. DAVIS for the daughters of 1872. Mrs. A. w Troupe for the State Federation ol Women's Clubs. Gen. E, w. Green Tor the United Confederate veterans anu Neil Bohlinger.
 Mrs. Ben Johnson gave interesting "reminiscences of early days ln ArKah- sas Mrs. T. D. Crawford read the bill drawn up by MT. Crawford, providing for the preservation of the old state house. and Mrs. Clio Harper read poem by Mir. Harper dedicated to the Arkonsas Pioneers Associatt Jon.
 Mrs. Will Henniger sang group ei songs and all joined in singing Ark ansas' led by Mrs. Henniger and MISS Alma Colsen. Miss Mary McOaoe' nresident of the association was III charge of the program.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
LONE STAR NEWS.

Weather fine Farmers are getting busy turning the soil preparing for a bumper peanut crop
 Mir. James Almand is putting lum- Der on the ground to erect a new dwell ing house.
 Elder n " Barham preached at Lone Star Saturday night.
 Brother Bright filled his regular ap' pointment at Union Saturday and Sun day.
 Elders D W Barham, j. NJ Parish left Sunday morning to fill an apoint- ment near Stamps
 Miss Girteen Almand visited her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Carlton, Saturday night.
 Miss Mary Purtle is on the sick list
 Mrs. Ethel Taylor and Mrs. Laura Waters from NJ. Olive, attended church at Union Sunday.
 Elder ] Nj Parish returned home Saturday eve from short visit to Howard county. Misses Verna Jarish. Girteen and Sallie .Almand attended the program at Mt. Moriah Friday night and reported a good time.
 Miss Clemie Mitchell visited her brother Milbsrn, Saturday and Sunday
 Miss Bessie Bennett visited Mrs Rosa Faircnilds Friday night.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
HOUSE AND SEN-
 ATE DISAGREE
BITTER FEELING EXPLAINS KILL ING OF MANY BILLS PASSED
 BY THE SENATE.

No legislation that can be consider eo in the brief time before the legis- iature adjourns is regarded by mem bers of the Senate and House AS moro important that the highway bill to he presented by the joint committee ap. pointed for that purpose. Since the Senate refused to accept the Smith bill. which was passed by the house and went to the upper body strongly recon mended by Governor McRae, and since the house lost no time in tabling Sen ator McFerrin's bill, which provided for 5O-50 division between the coun- ties and the State Highway Department of revenue derived from the automobile license tax, many are wondering If the joint committee will be successful or whether they will "agree to disagree" l"
 A we'll known member of the house yesterday said that the bitter feeling in the house as result of the Senate's passing the McFerrin highway bill ex- plains the defeat of so many Senate measures in the house yesterday.
 After the representative had laid on the table a half-dozen or more meas ures Representative Mason of Ouachi- ia arose to point of order.
 MT Speaker" he announced grave ly. II wish to raise the point of order that there is no more room on the table for Senate bills.'
 Amid laughter. the representative proceeded to clutter up the table with more Senate bills.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-03
SAYRE NEWS.

Jay Benton made business trip to Camden yesterday
 Mir and Mrs. J. \. Dewoody spent last Tuesday with Mrs Dewoodys par ents, Mr and Mrs. Epperson.
 Misses Blanch and Ruth Benton, who are attending school at Camden spent the week end with home folks.
 Mss Lola Prince entertained a crowd Saturday evening with progress Sive rock 4 delicious ice course was served
 Miss Pertie Benton accompanied by Misses Lillian Hindman and Ethel Rogers spent the week end with her parents.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fleet Frizzell have moved down on the farm.
 The Misses Benton entertained Mir. and Mrs McGee, Mir and Mrs. Neal Prince, Messre Barlow, Holston and luNt "Ilh pIoEItSolft IOoh oli ldSt Friday evening
 Miss Matte Epperson is the charm ing guest of Mir. and Mrs. ]. A. De woody.
 Miss Georgia Graham was the guest of Miss Prince Saturday night
 Miss Lucille Rushing entertained MT T. II Dewoody Sunday afternoon. MT c L. Gulley and son are visit ing her parents MT and Mrs. Ben Cross Mr and Mrs. McGee accompanied by Misses Pertie, Blanch and Ruth Benton Bulah Purifoy, Lola Prince and MessrS. Jim Barlow and Edwin Benton motored out to the oil we'll and prepared breakfast on campfire last Sunday. All report a nice time.
 Miss Cecil Gulley entertained MT. II II. Prince Sunday afternoon.