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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

zion, and M. F Morris, chairman of the county board of electors.
 The new amendment avoids the errors made by the other bill Of au- thorizing the governor to set the date for the general election by fix ing that date as the first Monday following the expiration of 90 days from the adjournment of the special session of the legislature,
 The new bill differs iR two other respects from the one declared un- constitutional. According to the first amendment any man who served four months from January l, 1917, until November Il, 1918, and had an hon orable discharge, was exempt Un- der the new amendment all men and women who served during the war period are exempt, provided they have an honorable discharge.
 The first amendment makes the ex- emption period three years, while the second one makes it life.
 The amendment was drawn at the request of the members of the legis- lature from Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
JAMESF. ECHOLS
 DIES AT ENSLEY
Was Pioneer Resident and Valued EmpIoye of T. C. l.
 for Forty Years

James F. Echols, age 70, pioneer resident of the county and the oldest empIoye in point of continuous service with the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. died last night at the family residence, 1901 Thirtieth street, Ensley. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Crum- ley's chapel with the Rev. James Glasgow and the Rev. l.. G. Sturdi- want officiating. Interment will fol- low at Crumleys chapel cemetery, with the Masonic fraternity in charge.
 Surviving him are his widow, son, Dennis A. Echols. and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Tom Culpepper, and other relatives.
 The deceased was born In Elyton in 1S46 and has lived in Jefferson coun- ty all his life. Nearly 40 years ago he entered the service of the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company and has been in its employment ever since, and was considered one of it's most valued employees, For the past year or so he has been in failing health and his death was not unex- pected.
 Mir. Echols was member of the Masonic frateraity, having joined Farrar Lodge No. s, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, in his early man hood. At the time of his death he was member of Globe lodge, Ensley. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church. The deceased was one of the best known men in in- dustrial circles in the county and had wide circle of friends, who will learn of his death with regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
HUNTERS ADDED
 ID FISHING CLUB
Change in Plan of Local Dr. ganization Made-Blll
 IndorSed

"The Jefferson Fishing and Bunt- ing ass ociation" is the new name of what was formerly the Jefferson Fishermen's association. the change paving been made at a meeting last night in the auditorium of the Chamb Der of Commerce upon the mo- tion of J. M. P. Otts.
 The change in name marks an in- crease in the activities of the or ganization. Formerly the associa ton was interested in protecting the fish of the nefghboring streams, but now it will also be interested in game preservation. The change was made because the majority of mem bers who were interested in fishing are also interested in hunting and that it was better to have one strong organization rather than two sepa- rate ones
 The association went on record at the meeting last night indorsing the public shooting ground and game refuge bill" now pending in Con- gress. Copies of this resolution will be sent to the Alabama congressman and senators.
 Herman Beck was appointed chair man of ay committee of 20 who will conduct an active membership cam paign Auring the next month It was announced last night that there are now 39O members of the asso- citation.
 w. G. Oliver, president oe the as- sociation, presided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
DO YOU REMEMBER?

When O'Brien's Opera House was at the corner of First avenue and Nineteenth street. and Booth and Barrett were there at s5 per seat?
 When the old First Methodist church was at Fourth Avenue and Nineteenth street. where the Hill- man Hotel now stands. and it set back from the sidewalk! and one walked over a board to go in?
 When Jim Shelley organized the Birmingham Athletic club. which at one time met on Powell ave nue and Twentieth street, later on Morris avenue, and later in the Walker building, on First ave nue near Twenty first street?
 When the town of Highlands was incorporated and had its city hall. and it's mayor and aldermen? When the city limits of Bir- mingham were extended and took in Highland avenue and on up , to the foot of Red Mountain?
 When the east end of Highland avenue was at the Cabaniss cor ner, and from there it was a wagon road and a dummy line, and you could count on your fin- gers the houses between the Cab aniss corner and Lakegiew?
 When MT. Watkins graded High land avenue he had to buy some acreage on which to have his camp ands keep his mules and workmen. and this camp was To- cated on what is now a part of Milner Heights?
 When there was dummy line run from Highland avenue and Twenty-sixth street over Red Mountain. and they had a water tank at Highland avenue and Twenty sixth street. and someone dug under this water tank at night for a week or more, it was reported looking for money that had been hid there, and which they must have found?
 PIONEER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
NAME STAFF FOR
 METHODS SCHOOL
Dr.. Chapman of Howard Col Iege In Charge-0ctober
 31 to November 4

pr. James H. Chapman, head of the chair of Bible study at Howard col lege, has been selected dean of the annual school of methods to be held October 31 to November at the southside Baptist church. under the auspices of the Birmingham Sunday school association.
 Dr. c. A. Brown, associate iin- -endent of city schools. is nan of the executive commlttt
 Beside the Sunday sci srs of Birmingham, two nat ''' ''''' ;nown men will appear or ,srapme -ach afternoon ar atorF f'g of' the week; Dr. M. A. If Chlcago, .ssoc.ate edueatls .Eintendent 1f the luternadt v as day school association, and 2 eceso A. Brown of Chattanooga, pres4Gent of Chatta- hooga university. Both Dr. Honline' and Dr. Brown are declared to be au- thorities on Sunday school work and moral questions of the day
 Dr. Brown will speak at night, giy ing series of lectures on Sunday School Evangelism" and Dr. Honline will deliver addresses both afternoons and nights on The Bible and Prin- cipies of Religious Education"
 A feature of the school this year will be the holding of each session in the department room assigned to that department on Sunday morning.
 Few such departments in the south are said to be finished and furnished as artistically as the departments of the Southside Baptist church, and it Is heiiaVaH box f,,r tt,,1tt tta r department taught in the room where the pupils of that age assemble every Sunday will be an object lesson that could not be taught in words. Miss Lula Bradforn, primary super visor of the city schools, will be the instructor in. Pupil Study Course" Mrs. A. w. B. Johnson, superintend- ent of the beginners department of the Highlands Methodist sunday school, will be the beginners depart ment instructor.
 Mrs. W. C. Knopf junior specialist, instructor in the Birmingham Graded union, will be in charge of the junior department; Mrs. c. Floyd Tillery, di- rector of Young Peoples work for the Independent Presbyterian church in- structor for boys work
 Other members of the faculty in
 
 Birmingham Baptist association, in- structor in Sunday school adm: sa. stra- tion for superntendents of one-room Sunday schools; Mrs. Albert Reager, cradle roll superintendent for the Bir- mingham Graded union, instructor in cradle roll methods; Mrs. w. NJ Wal ker former children's division super intendent Birmingham Sunday Schoo. association, and primary superintend- ent of the Church of the Advent in structor in primary methods; Mrs S. r. Moore. state superintendent of re- llglous education for the Christian church, instructor ill girls work Harry Denmn, director of young peoples work for the First Methodist church, instructor for the young peo- ple's department. and c. M. Oliver. secretary for religious work for the Young Mems Christian association, Instructor in adult Bible class meth ods."
 Sessions will begin each afternoon at 3;SO o'clock with devotional eNer- clses and addresses, and will continue through the evening until o'clock Supper will be served at the church each evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
NEW CLUE THOUGHT. ID BE DISCOVERED
 IN. JEWEL ROBBERY
Locate Man Who Phoned Mr.. Motion Saturday Noon. Information May Lead to
 Important Clue

Important evidence in the 5000 jewel robbery of the T. H. Motion home may result from an interview with the man who telephoned Mir. Motion last Saturday noon and was cut off in the middle of the conver- sation. The identity of the man was learned late yesterday afternoon, but his name was not given out, nor were the results of the interview. It IS thought that hi5 information may have some important bearing upon the case
 Further investigation upon the part of the detectives as to the three men seen in the vicinity of the Mol ton home about the time that the robbery is said to have occurred has shown that the men were not masked The men were seen lying on bank within short distance of the house at about 7:30 o'clock. These same men are thought to b5 the men who stopped the negro hus- 1 band of the nurse at the WillSin- son home about $50 o'clock and after questioning him as to his iden- ! tity permitted him to proceed upon his way
 It was at first said that the negro was stopped by three masked men, asked for his valuables. searched and permitted to go. Later it was learned tht the men merely asked him who he Was and where he worked. One of the men was heard to say, hOh. l he's all right. Let. him go" In connection with the taxicab the ory advanced the morning following r the robbery. Mir. Motion issued the following letter;
 ''In reference to the burglary
 of my house last Friday night;
 After due consideration, and
 weighing all facts surrounding
 the case. l am satisfied that there were two robbers who went out
 to the house in taxicab Three
 men were seen at the entrance
 of ldlewild Park, standing under
 lamp post, where they had
 stopped the automobile looking
 over paper and then looking
 towards the houses in the park,
 evidently for the purpose of To-
 eating my house.
 "If I could find the taxicab
 driver it is possible that he might
 describe the robbers and thus 
 give this information. Yours
 the case. Such information given
 by the taxicab driver would in
 no way incriminate him, for they
 would not have told the driver
 for what purpose they wished to
 locate my house.
 q will appreciate it very much
 if the taxicab driver who may
 see this letter will volunteer to
 give this information. Yours truly,
 trulyS T. Fl. MOTION"
 In an interview with the Pinker- ton detective last night he stated: More definite clews have developed in the past 24 hours in connection with the case which I am working out as rapidly as possible. The case is a baffling one, in that it has so few clews, and those so slender as to make them difficult to follow The Pinkerton man is working in co-operation with the local detective department. Detectives Ellidge and Jones, two of Chief George Lyons best men. have been detailed to the case, and are following out every available clew and lead that can be found. +f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

ningham district more than 100 in number by unanimous vote. protest against any weakening of our pres ent very effective prohibition law and especially to the proposal to open the state to cereal beverages behind which, and camouflaged by which, intoxicating beverages may be reintroduced in Alabama.
 "rhe prohibiting of intoxicating beverages in the United States is, now provided for in the constitution, and no law helping to make ineffec- tive the constitution provision should be enacted. Respectfully,
 "A. J. Dickinson, L. o. Branscomb.
 J. B. Broadly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
CHANGE MEETING DATE

Fidelity Temple, Pythian Sisters, has changed it's meeting nights to the first and third Friday evenings of the month, instead of the first and third Tuesday evenings.
 The first meeting under the new schedule will be held this Friday night. Knights of Pythias are eX- pectcd to attend the meeting to CO., operate in the making of plans for campaign to increase the member shin of the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
Memorial at Trinity

Durham, N. C., October S,-Erec- ton of a handsome new memorial gymnasium on the Trinity college campus, in memory of the students killed in the late war, will start in the immediate future according to plans announced this afternoon at meeting of the board of trustees held in connection with the observ
 ance of benefactors' day. It was also announced this afternoon that Angler E. Duke, of New York has made a gift of $1O.oOO to the college for the payment of current expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
TRAINING COURSE

A teachers training course is being conducted at the Woodlawn Methodist church. The work is being done under the Jurisdiction of the teachers training class, and in direct charge of the work is Miss Stead ham. 4He
 The following officers have been elected for the year: Marvin Roberts, president; Ruth Willoughby. vice president: Catherine Cranford, sec- retary, and John Garner, treasurer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
EXCHANGE CLUBS
 NAME R. |. LANCE
 VICE PRESIDENT
National Organization to Meet In South Next Year Be- cause of Number of New
 Clubs Organized Here

Ray l.. Lange of Birmingham was elected second vice president of the Exchange Clubs of America at the annual convention which has just closed at Grand Rapids, Mich, ac- cording to Dr. Oscar deWolff Ran colph who, with Mir. Lange, was a delegate from the Birmingham club { to the national convention. Another Alabama delegate who took a prom inent part in the convention, was Lamar Field, who represented the Montgomery club
 MT. Lange, who was the first pres ident of the Birmingham club, and has taken an active part in the ex- tension of the Exchange clubs throughout the south, has served as , third vice president for the past year. His promotion to second vice presi- dent followed a rapid extension of ! Exchange clubs in his territory dur ing the past year. Alabama having fermed six new clubs and Missis- sippi, Tennessee and Kentucky hay ing added several others.
 Their Best Year.
 The reports at the convention showed that the past year had been the most successful in the history of the organization" declared Dr. Randolph. More than 60 new clubs were formed in all parts of the country, The organization is one of the pioneer luncheon and civic clubs of the country, being nearly 15 years old. A number df important changes were made in the constitution, and we of the south were delighted over the fact that the next convention vii be held in Louisville, Ky. This is a recognition of the importance of the southern clubs, which have all been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
C. chairman the Birmnghams mcenennial Pastors Union Protests NeU Cereal Beuerage La1D

Protesting the proposed enactment of the cereal beverage bill, which is to come before the special session or the legislature, the Birmingham Pas tors union sent the following .etter to Governor Kilby, copies of the let ter being forwarded to Senator Charles West, and to Representa- tives Harrison, Arnold, Ross, Ben ners, Truss and Hawkins, and Lieu tenant Governor Nathan l.. Miller. Governor Thos. k. Kilby, Montgom-
 cry, Ala.
 Dear Sir; We are instructed to inform you that the Birmingham Pastors union, representing all the evangelical churches of the Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
SOLDIERS POLL TAX AMENDMENT BILL
Arnold to Present Amendment at Special Session of
 Legislature

John Arnold, member of the legis
 lature from Jefferson county, will carry. with him to Montgomery to- day an amendment to the state con stitution which he will introduce to take the place of the soldiers poll tax amendment, which was declared unconstitutional by the supreme court. The amendment was drawn by George l.. Bailes. assistant city attorney, and commander of Br- mingham Post No. 1, American Le-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
.DR. EDMONDS HOST AT
 CHAMBER LUNCHEON

Pastors of the various Birmingham churches were special guests of pr. Henry M Edmunds. who was host yesterday to the Chamber of Com merces weekly luncheon.
 Dr. Edmunds presided and request ed each member of the organization present to introduce himself and then give a suggestion which might be used by the chamber. Many helpful suggestions were made which will be taken up by the board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
bs--77--7-777 MARRIAGE LICEN SEES.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge;
 William H. Leigh to Miss Cornelle Anderson.
 Henry Gibson to Miss Julia Hutch- inson
 John Thomas Smith to Miss Lillian Lance Champagne.
 ". M. Davis to Miss Mamie Broom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
JURlES ORGANIZED
 FOR CIVIL DIVISION

Juries were organized yesterday by Judge Richard V. Evans for the civil division or the circuit court.
 A heavy docket for each division has been set, and the courts are scheduled to stay in session until December 21. Organization of the Juries consumed practically the en- tire day yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
Court Holiday October 26

The circuit courts of Jefferson county in both civil and criminal di- visions will observe the general holi- day on October 26 upon the occasion of President Harding's visit to Bir- mingham by adjourning for the day, following a decision reached at . meeting of the circuit judges yes terday.
 The meeting was called by Judge Dan A. Greene presiding judge Of the circuit court. ..t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
TO REFUND BONDS.

Selma. October 3.-(SpeciaI.)-- Judge w. M. Vaughan was today au- thorized by the board of revenue TO refund $40.000 worth of courthouse bonds. issued in 1902 to run 30 years. These bonds bear interest at per cent. The bonds will be refunded after they have run 20 years. Ar arrangements will be made at once by Judge va!uhan to secure a purchaser for the bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

Mrs. sarah Waters PhiIlips-Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Sarah Waters Phillips, / who died last night at 10:SO o'clock at her resi- dence, 415 Cotton avenue. will be announced later by Johns. She is survived by her husband, H. NJ Phillips, five daughters and son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

J. J. Casey-Funeral arrangements for J. J. Casey, age 54, 116 Grace street, who died suddenly at his residence yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, will be announced later by Woodin. He is survived by his widow, three sons and a daugh- ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
sTOWAWAY SENT HACK,

MobiIe, October 3.--EIl AndersOn, who arrived at this port several days ago, on the schooner Ralph S. Par sons. was given a hearing today and sent back to Tampico. Mexico. at which place he slowed away on the vessel. Anderson was desiared to be an undesirable allen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
CONDI1roNx lwpR.,s4IING.

Mobile, October s.-BIsine ess condi- tions generally In this se ton have undergone a charge for he better since the sen nsational advaa.e in cot ton prices. This seems o be the prevailing impression antoag busi- ress men who keep T ouch with conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

Will H. Hays-The body of Will H. Hays age S5, of Scottsboro, who died at a local infirmary yesterday morning at 9 o'clocN. was shipped to Scottsboro yesterday evening at 5 o'clock by Ridouts. He is sur vived by his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

formed within the past two years, and we feel certain that at the next convention the south will be almost as strong as the other sections of the country.
 New President.
 "Horatio $, Earle of Detroit. the national president who visited Bir- mingham in June. retired and was succeeded by L. c. Harris, one of>the lea ding Grand Rapids furniture man ufacturers, Leon c. Bradley of Bir- mingham was made member of the advisory board, which will have charge of the national publication, Plans are under way to make this one of the best publications of it's Kind in the country, and authority was given to publish a standard size magazine and to completely revise the old magazine. Other members of the advisory committee consist of leading editors and advertising men from different sections of the coun try The members of the advisory board will employ two highly trained men to handle the details connected with the publication"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
DEATHS

Ethel Mae Gough-The body of Ethel Mae Cough, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Cough of Oak Grove. who died at local infirm- ary. was shipped to Oak Grove yes terday morning by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
CLEANUP SQUAD
 HEARS CLAIMS.
All Ex-Service Men With Claims on Government
 Urged to Report

The cleanup sauadH of the vet erans' bureau, which is here to take up all outstanding claims against the government, began activities in Bir- minghsm yesterday morning at the Chamber of Commerce, examining ap- proximately 25o claims during ths day.
 The squad is composed of E. J. Quin compensation expert NJ, Will kins, vocational education expert pr. H. o. Barker, hospital expert, A. IL Hustess. squad secretary; Miss Car rie Clendiney Red Cross secretary of the squad, and R. l.. Pollard, ad- vance agent
 The members of the squad urge that all ex-service men with claims against the government come to the Chamber of Commerce. either today or tomorrow, and, in order to save time, to bring ali the army records they have with them
 Yesterday the crowd was so large that not only the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce was used, but the directors rooms as well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

John S. Lanham-Funeral services for John $. Lanham. age 5S. 1719 Avenue c. who died at a local in- firmary Sunday morning, were held from Ridouts funeral parlors yesterday afternoon at o'clock with Dr. Bryan officiating. Inter ment was made at Elmwood ceme- tery He is survived by his widow and a daughter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1921-09-26
RICHER THAN
FORTY N|NE
NEW GOLD FIELD is FOUND
In CALIFORNIA.

Los Angeles, Sal, Sept. What
Smith, Emery & Company, leading
assay firm of southern california
predicts as the greatest gold strike
in the history of the state, surpass-
ing even the great days of 40" has
been discovered in the Santa Monica
mountains.
The discovery was made a year
ago by DR.. w. T. Covington and Nick
Everett, two Los Angeles meme seek
ing oil. The year has been spent in
constant assays of the great vain IL
self All activities have been guard
ed in deepest secrecy until the final
assay report was made today, and its
findings disclosed to the United
Press.
The ore averages $59.95 a ton
this export says. There are said to
be millions of tons Gin sight" along
the vein, varying in width from rs
yards to 5000 yards.
The assay was presented TO the
discoverers of the great vein by
Smith Emery company of Los An
geles. 1t was re-checked and veri-
fled by the A. M. Beam company OF
Denver.
The men will be made multi-mil-
lionaires almost overnight If the
great ore veins runs true to form. >
DR.. Covington and Everett were
tramping the Santa Monica noun
tains a year ago, searching for oil
indications. They became interested
in a ledge of shale on the vasi
Kincaid-Decker properties.
The shale was sent to Denver to
be assayed for OIL Gold, instead
was found. More shale samples were
sent for assay. The bold average al
first was established at $40 a ton
according to DR.. Covington. Rechecks
were secured from other assayists In
Colorado and California. The reports
are said to have been identical.