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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

only companion went for assistance standing guard over this dead body alone, he was, it was reported, shot through the back from ambush and
 foulW murdered in cold blood. Tt is small wonder that his young comrades, some of whom for us had risked their lives on the shell-torn fields of France. should have been shocked with anger and horror at his sudden and brutal end Careful search was made for
 the assassin, and finally fearing arrest
 and violence, he surrendered and con
 fessed the crime.
 AROUSED BY MASS MEETING
 the court. the first surprise and indig- nation of the public had gradually sub
 sided, only to be aroused again when a mass meeting of striking miners and their friends was held in the opera house Sunday two weeks ago. after scathingly crit:cising the killing of this miner. re ferred to the murder of the soldier, Nor ris, and from the audience there arose great applause and this murdered martyred boy. shrouded in the uniform of his country was blatantly designated as a yellow dog'
 "If these boys are proven guilty. I am pursuaded that this occurrence aroused the resentment of his friends and conn rades 10 such a pitch that reason and
 
 headed youths. bent on avenging the in- suit to their dead companion, were swept into the commission of crime in the lynching of Baird. which nona of us can countenance or defend.
 "Immediately the entire organization of the military and civil authorities were put in motion and some or 10 young sol- diers between the ages of IS and 22 men- bers of young Morris company, were arr rested and lodged in jail. there to await the results of legal prosecution. The assassins of young Adler and others are waiting. too, and when each verdict is rendered, it win reach and grasp a broken hearted mother, whose love and life have been needlessly, cruelty and hopelessly shattered.
 Wan Bittner tells us that this strike shall continue. Life liberty, happiness and peace shall not count if by their sacrifice he can unionize our negro min ers and with and through them dominate and control the coal industry of this state.
 Shall the people of this great common wealth, who are jealous of her traditions. proud of her progress. and ambitious for her future. makers and administrators of her laws. and guardians of her honor. with craven cowardice, permit strangers within her gates to further shadow and blacken her fair nss>~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
OF CUP
 TO. DIR. J. A. BRYAN

The formal presentation to pr. J. A Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, of the loving cup recently award- ed him by the Birmingham News will take place tomorrow afternoon at Loew $ Eijou theatre, beginning at 3:30 o'clock.
 Val N Nesbit, chairman of the judges committee, will preside at the exercises and will present Dr. Bryan. Five-minute speakers will include Victor H. Hanson, pr. Middleton s. Barnwell, Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, pr. George A. Stuart, pr. Morris Newfield. John R. T. Rives, and Dr. J. G. Hopping.
 An excellent musical programme will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
REEVES SENTENCED TO
 PENITENTIARY FOR LIFE

Sentences of life Imprisonment, in addi- tion to 90 years in the penitentiary, were imposed on Clarence Reeves yesterday py Judge William E. Fort in the crimlnai division of the circuit court.
 Murder was charged in one case and robbery in the other. The boy, who IS just 21 years of age, was convicted on the former charge Friday before Judge Dan A. Greene and on the latter Tuesday before Judge Fort.
 Several months ago he was also con victed of robbery and was sentenced to ID years in the penitentiary, which case IS now pending before the supreme court.
 Reeves was charged with killing Harry Sommerville a negro taxi driver, some time ago. Notice of appeal was filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
CITY WILL IMPROVE

Greenville. January 22.-(special)- The city of Greenville, through its mayor, W. s. Blackwell, has closed a deal with the Butler county board of commissioners to use for one week all of the county's road building equip ment and men to complete the Conecuh street fill. The city engineer figures that with the city's and county's men and equipment the fill can be com pleted in one week. The county will be paid a good figure for the use of the equipment and will also pay for the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
Birmingham Chicago Aerial
 SerUice WiU Cost $121, 900

 deliver mail to the airpIanes twice daily, to supply machines and aviators and landing fields. The postoffice department believes that with freight and passenger tariffs, the contractor whose bid is accepted will make money.
 Mall between Birmingham and Chicago averages 700 pounds each way daily. Under thr proposed schedule. Birmingham mail would leave Chicago at 6 o'clock and reach Birmingham in time for the afternoon deliveries at 2:3O o'clock. Chicngo mall from Birmingham would leave nt s o'clock and reach Chicago nt 4:30 o'clock.
 Stops would be made at Evans vile md Nashville fbetween Uhf- eago and Birmingham terminal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington Bureau The Age Herald,
 300 Davidson Building. Washing ton, January 22.-iSpe- ciai.)-The postoffice department will spend s121.O0O annually in maintaining mn air mail service route between Birmingham and Chicago.
 The department, according to the second nsristant Postmaster Gen eral, Otto Praeger, will receive bids from. reliable contractors with the understanding that the govern ment's pro rata of the expenses VIII not excred that sum. The contractors will have to agree to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

Lockwood. Mrs. l. Fl. Jones, Mrs. L. J. Jenkins. Fl. R. Gay, Mrs D. M. Hasser. Mrs. G. A. Gammill Mrs. Sarah C. Eel der. Mrs Mary c. Freeman, E. H, Ed wards. Mrs Mary A. Ellis, Mrs. Annie L. Cooper, NJ. l.. Chamhee, Mrs, Martha J. Bryan, Mrs Ruteria Bass, Mrs. Annie s. Archer. Mrs. w. B.. Adams, F. M. Attoway, T. M. Allen, Mrs. Cynthia Warren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
DEATHS

Mrs. Myra Everett = Funeral services {, for Mrs Myra Everett, age 45, who l died Friday night at local in- | firmary. will be held from the resi- 1 dence, sos Central street, this after noon at o'clock. Burial iff Elm 1 wood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband and three children.
 i for George Mihalakaks, age IS, who died at the residence, 1917 Avenue B, south late Friday night, will be held from Johns chapel this afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Elmwood ceme- tery
 Mrs. Charles R. Patterson-The body
 of Mrs Charles R. Patterson, who died Wednesday at Los Angeles, Cal, will arrive in the city at noon today and will be taken in charge by JolAls. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced tomorrow. x Mrs. sallie Mae White-Funera1 ser vices for Mrs. Sallie Mae White, age 21, who died yesterday morning at Il o'clock at local infirmary, will be held from Loy's chapel this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived i by her mother. Mrs. L. P. Estes.
 Rev. s. J. OtwellHThe body of Rev. s. J. Otwell age 21, who died at To- cal infirmary yesterday morning, was sent to Caldwell, Ala. last night by Johns for burial. The deceased Is
 survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. s. J. Otwell
 Mrs. Martha E. COry-The body of Mrs. Martha E. Cory. age S4. who died yes- terday morning at 11:30 o'clock at
 the residence of her daughter. Mrs. +. M. Jackson, 2S02 Avenue H, south, 1 was sent to the old Cory home. near Mulberry Ala, where funeral services
 and burial will take place this after noon. The deceased Is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. R. B. Hardness of Lake City, Fla. Mrs. w. H. Winn, GaAatin, 1 Tenn. A. F. Cory of Dallas. Tex. H. H. Cory of Mulberry. Ala; Mrs. Elm lyn Steele, Boaz. Ala. and Mrs. F. M.
 Jackson and Chappell Cory of Bir- mingham
 Charles F. A. Stuckley-Funera serv- ices for Charles Fred A. Stuckley age 64 who ended his life at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon by shooting him self in the back of the dead at his residence, BIS Fifty-third street, north. will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial in Forest Hill cemetery. He is sur
 vived by his widow and four daugh-
 ters and four sons
 William C. Demarec-Funeral arfange- K ments for the burial of William Cole
 man Demaree. age 69, who died yes terday at the residence of his son-in- X law. Bert w. Morgan. 5632 First ave-
 nue, Woodlawn, will be announced
 later. The deceased is survived by
 a widow and daughter. Mrs. Bert w.
 Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
PERSONAL

Arnold Hirsch, buyer for the Hirsch Millinery company. has returned from New York city, after spending three weeks there in the interest of his firm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

Mrs. Charles R. Patterson-The body of Mrs. Charles R. Patterson, who died Wednesday at Los Angeles, Cal, will arrive in the city at noon today and will be taken in charge by JolAls. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

Mrs. Sallie Mae White-Funera1 ser vices for Mrs. Sallie Mae White, az 21, who died yesterday morning 8 Il o'clock at local infirmary, will h < held from Loy's chapel this afternoo at 3:3o o'clock. Burial in Elmwoo cemetery. The deceased is survive by her mother. Mrs. L. P. Estes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
SEWARD LOOKS GOOD SAYS SAMUEL GRAFT
 ON WAY TO STATES

Sam Graf, owner of the telephone system and also the electric ligh and power company at Seward, Is a passenger aboard the Admiral Wat son for the States, accompanied by his wife. MT. and Mrs. Graf are CT route to Philadelphia to spend the holidays.
 Seward is looking fine" said MT Graff, "and now with the completion of the Government Railroad and { steamer on the Western Alaska run the city is going to become the metropolis of Southwestern AlasGa There are few vacant houses in Sew lard. There is work for those who want to work The hotels keep full with the inbound and outbound tray elers. We are looking for big trade in the spring."
 Mir. Graff visited many friends in Juneau. When the Capital City was growing, MT Graf was wharfinge, at the old city dock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
CONDITS RECEIVE PARTING
 GIFTS FROM SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Bible class and Sunday school of the Presbyterian Church yester- day presented Dr. J. H. Condit With gold mounted Eversharp pencil and Mrs. Condit with a casserole as to- kens of their esteem. The Coldits expect to leave on the Estebeth next Thursday for Sitka, where Dr. Con dit will assume the superintend- ency of the Sheldon Jackson school.
 Dr. s. Hall Young, who has sue. ceeded Dr. Condi: as superintendent of, Presbyterian mission work ;n Al aska, is expected to arrive in Juneau on the Northwestern tomorrow. He has been in temporary charge of Il. . Native work at Bayview the past few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
DOUGLAS ISLAND NEWS

her Mary, and as Mary the beach comber knew her when he arrived with his bottle of gin as his only asset, and as Mary the New England college boy knew her when he ar river. They thought she was won derful, so much so they wished to marry her. Thus Clarine Seymour as Mary becomes very important figure in the story of "The Idol Dancer David Wark Griffith's latest First National production, showing at the Liberty Theater tonight and Tuesday night. a
 Incidentally the comedy will b His Royal Shyness,"'. with Harol Lloyd in his famous fun making cred tion. This is a new production witl | this comedian and a good supporting | company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
LUKENS PRAISES
 KUSK0KWIM DIST,
Says Is Best Looking Part ol Territory-Has Good
 Future in Mining.

''The best looking section Of Al aska," is the way the Kuskokwim country looks to Walter W. Lukens, superintendent of that district for the Alaska Road Commission. MT. Lukens arrived yesterday from the Kuskokwim, coming out by the way of Anchorage and Seward.
 While conditions in the mining in
 dustry, which is the backbone of his
 district, are quiet the industry is
 steady and indications for substantial
 development are said by him to be
 encouraging. The machinery of the
 Treadwell Company's 10-stamp will was landed during the season just closed and is being freighted to the company's property al Nixon Fork The mill, he said, would probably De in operation by next spring.
 There has been stampede from within the district itself to Jon1: Creek, where some likely looking placer prospects, were uncovered late last summer Jones Creek is a trihi tary of the Nixon Fork of the. Takot na River and is about 10 miles long It is about 40 miles from McGra' h and 10 from the Treadwell Com pany's property. The entire creek is located. When he left the dis .ricts on November 1, none of the holes being put down had reached
 bedrock and while good prospects
 were showing up. he said, there is nothing to cause any excitement. MT. Lukens was in charge of tte 1 work done by the Alaska Road Con mission between McGrath and OphiI | last summer He is here for con ference with Commission officials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12

miral Watson to spend the holidays
 George Mead old-timer of Valdez, is going to the States on the Ai- miral Watson.
 F. H. Hilton and wife, from No diak, are southbound on the Admiral Watson. He operates a fishing plant on Kodiak Island.
 Mrs. L. " Ray and son are pas sengers on the Alameda from Sew ard en route to Seattle for the holi- days.
 Mrs. A. H. Mcdonald, wife of the druggist of Seward and Anchorage is a passenger on the Alameda due in the morning from Seward. She is go ing to Seattle for visit.
 A. P. Wolf, cannery man from Sitka, was an arrival on the Este beth today
 G. w. Trubey, veterinary loaned tC the Territory by the States Relations Service of the Department of the In terior, to make inspections of the dairy herds of Alaska left on the AuiHlTdi w dlSOu lOi Stcl SDuI . where he will examine the COWS o the local dairy.
 MT and Mrs. George Baggan o Thane were passengers on the Ad miral Watson for Petersburg. Conrad Enge. owner of a Peters burg picture show theater. left fol his home on the Admiral Watson.
 c. w. Mason. president, and A. r Richards. superintendent, of the Al aska Endicott Vompany properties at William Henry Bay, left on tht Admiral Watson yesterday for Ia coma MT. Richards will return afte the first of the year.
 Oscar Hart, travelling man, was ; passenger on the Admiral Watson yesterday for Ketchikan. I. L. Starr. a travelling salesman who has been in Western Alaska, ar
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
THE IDOL DANGER" AT THE LIBERTY

She was the most beautiful girl in all the group of islands, and yet no one thought her own fairly attractive, because the standard was black and fat. Half French and half Javanese, with a foster father who never paid her a compliment, and not enough clothes to even occupy her attention for half a day, she spent most of her time dancing, swimming and climbing the tall trees for cocoanuts. Nimble as boy, she was strong and growing more beautiful every day
 The natives called her a swinging name meaning White Almond Blos- sons, but her foster father called
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
WHO'S WHO
 AND WHERE

L. M. Carrigan, travelling man with headquarters here, arrived on the Admiral Watson yesterday from a business trip to Western Alaska.
 T. M. Hunt, member of the Field Division of the U. s. Land Office, was an arrival on the Admiral Wat son yesterday from Western Alaska.
 Andy Dieringer, of the Valdez Transfer Company, visited old-timers in Juneau while the Admiral Watson was in port yesterday.
 c. s. Crider, travelling auditor of the American Express Company who has been to the Interior, is a passen- ger South on the Admiral Watson.
 Antone Eide, with the Alaska Road Commission between Seward and Broad Pass, arrived on the Admiral Watson yesterday and is a guest at the Gastineau.
 R. l.. iIowie,- mining operator from Ophir, is registered at the Gastineau, having arrived from the Westward oD the Admiral Watson.
 Dr. and Mrs. G M. Coutro, with the Government Railroad in the Interior, are passengers South on the Ad- miral Watson.
 Frederick Rader, in charge of the governments experimental station in the Matanuska, is a passenger aboard the Admiral Watson for the States.
 O. l.. Grimes, merchant of Ouz.n- kia, is a passenger South on the Ad- miral. Watson for the States on a business and pleasure trip.
 E. ". Griffin and Fred O'Ne,i, who have been operating herring plant at Three Saints Bay, with members of their crew. are south bound on the Admiral Watson after a good season.
 Mrs. H. s. Albert, wife of a rancher on Kodiak Island, is going South to Seattle for the holidays. being a passenger on the Admiral Watson.
 Mrs John A. Nelson, wife of the manager of the Seward Water Com pany, accompanied by her three children, is a passenger on the Ad- miral Watson for Seattle to remain.
 Mrs. W. c. Crocker. wife of the mail contractor between Cordova aad Katalla. is passenger South on .ie Admiral Watson. M
 Mrs. M. E. Robinson. musician of Anchorage. is Passenger on tie Admiral Watson for Seattle to sperd the holidays.
 Mrs. J. A. McGilivrary. from Val. deg, is a passenger South on the Ad-
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
LUKENS MUSHES FROM KUSKOKWIM; REACHED
 JUNEAU ON WATSON

Walter w. Lukens. who has been connected with the Alaska RoaG Commission in road construction ia the Kuskokwim region, arrived in Juneau on the Admiral Watson yes terday to make his report
 MT Lukens mushed out from the Kuskokwim via Ophir and Ruby to Nenana, where he travelled the re- mainder of the way to the coast over the Government Railroad. He said there was little snow in the In
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12

teyior. from two to four inches, and practically no sledding was being done Travelling up the Yukon a d Panama Rivers, the ice was glare. When Lukens left the Kuskokwim, mining operations were being carried on owing to the light fall of snow and absence of frost. Further alolg the trail the temperature became lower and on November II at Cripple Creek the thermometer was 24 below zer0
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
.P.sT. A.. PROGRAM TONIGHT

This evening at 8 o'clock the regu- lar monthly meeting of the Douglas Parent t-Teachers' Association will be held in the school house. After the business meeting an interesting pro gram consisting of a talk by Com missioner of Education Henderson and several musical numbers, will be given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12

rived here on the Admiral Watson and is Interviewing the local mer- chants
 Mrs. J. c. Valentine, who has been here on a business trip, left on the Admiral Watson yesterday for her new home in California.
 R. A. Dungan. who has been visit ing in this section for several weeks, left on the Admiral Watson for Ketchikan.
 At the Gastineau T A. Hellenthal, Mr. and Mrs. G, c. Mitchell, l, L. Starr, Anton Eide, Walter w. Lhkehs, R. l.. Howie, L. NJ. Carrigan, V' .Tarilo, A. P. Wolf.
 At the Zynda Jules Eggert, Mrs. J. H. Walmer Edward E. Garner
 At the Alaskan Henry States, F Raisier, Archie Myre, Nick Mellos. Mrs T. Hall John Rooney, Andrew Narmes, w. E. Tap pan, E. Wood.
 At the Circle City
 E. l.. Aure, John Jacobsen, F Rogas, H. Buckley, N. s. Spied.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
-- GOES TO KETCHikAN

Peter Gravrock took passage yes terday on the Admiral Watson for Ketchikan, where he has been of fered employment. His family ex- poets to follow him there later on.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
FORTY-FOUR HORSES ARE ON
 ADMIRAL WATSON FOR SOUTH

Forty-four horses of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, many of them fine heavy horses, are aboard the Admiral Watson being shipped to the States to be sold. The horses have been used in the railroad con- structiOn work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
HAVE MOVED

Dave Carlson and Tom Stromsvog yesterday moved from the Durham cottage on H Street to the house for merly occupied by the Rains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mrs. Winpifred Jones of the Fash ion is leaving Juneau Dec. 18th and requests all bills due the Fashion be paid on or before that date. adv
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
TOYS FOR THE KIDDIEs.

Bring the children to see the TOYS in Guys Drug Store. The largest and best selection ever seen in Douglas. Complete toy depart ment is ready for you to visit. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12
TREADWELL ENGINEER
 GOING TO KUSKOKWIM

Livingstone Wernecke, geologist and engineer in charge of the Alas kl Treadwell Mining Company prop critics at Mayo and at Nixon's Cross ing on the Kuskokwim, will leave on the Northwestern tomorrow en route to the latter place
 Mir Wernecke will go on the North western as far as Seward, from Sew ard by Government Railway to Nancy and then on through the Rainy Pass district on the mail route to the Kuskokwin He will have a long trip by dog team.
 He will examine the work that has been done on the gold mining prop erty since he left there this summer and superintend the development work that is being done.
 Gifts for the whole family at
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12

Henry herry, dealer in Curios Ivory Beads speciality, 165 Front Street. adv.
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 Stationery is always an acceptable Gift. C. Cartwright adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-12

Gifts for the whole family at Cartwright's adv.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-01-08

Mr.. Anton Schwartz was a bust
ness visitor to New Orleans this
week.
Mrs. L. H. Unglesby and little son
left Thursday for Bunkie, La, where
! they will visit Mr.. and Mrs B. F.
Morgan for several days.
Mrs. J. J. Rausch, of New Or
leans, spent last Sunday here as the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Beau
coudray. Mrs. George Merhoff, of
'Boga1usa, also visited them Tuesday.
Miss Bernie Richard has returned
to Newcomb College, New Orleans,
after having spent the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Rich
ard. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard also had
as their guests during the holidays
their daughter, Mrs. L. F. Hazard,
of Marksville, La, and Miss Ruth
Richard, of Baton Rouge
Misses Trixie and Maizie LeBou--
geois returned Sunday to their home
in New Orleans, after a week spent
at o onia with Mrs A. B. Morgan
and family.
One Of the most delightful affairs
of the holiday season was the out
door fete and roast bake given by
Mrs. A. B: Morgan in honor of her
daughters, Mrs: 1. H. Unglesby and
Miss Constance Morgan, and their
house guests, Misses Trixie and
Losee, of New York; Clopton Cason,
of Gutenberg, La, and Donald Simon,
of New Orleans.
Mrs. Anton Schwartz and daught,-
ar, Miss Vineta, have returned after
spending the holidays in New Or
leans at their home:
Mrs. Philip Burns was hostess Of
the Double T. G, Club at their meet
ing last Thursday, the first prize be-
ing awarded Mrs. Maggie Young,
second Mrs. Harry Warner, consola-
ton Miss Cecile Warren, guest prize
Mrs. L. f. Hazard.
The Bridge Club held their meet
ing last Friday at the home of Mrs
E. G. Richard, the first prize having
been awarded Mrs j. D. Kerr, con-
ISOLATION Mrs. H. H. Smith. The next
meeting of the club will be at the
home of Mrs. A: V: Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs A r. Smith ente--
tanned a few friends at cards last
Friday evening, which was one of
the delightful laffairs OF. the holiday
season.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-01-08
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING,

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting OF the stockhold-
ers Of the Commercial Bank & Trust
Company, at the office of the bank
in Covington, La. on Tuesday, Janu-
airy IL, 1921, between the hours of
. a. m. and 3 p. M, for the purpose
OF electing a Board of Directors for
the year 1921.
R. A. MCCORMACK,
Jl-2t Cashier.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-01-08
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the ex-
elusive privilege Of operating ferry
within a radius Of two miles of the
po:nt where the Houltonville Ferry
is now being operated by Ernest
Guitteau shall be let for a period CT
ten years, by the Police Jury, after
thirty days advertisement in The St.
Tammany Farmer.
F. ]. MARTINDALE,
j1-6t Secretary Police Jury.