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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
ENTRIES FOR GOVERNOR
 OF MISSISSIPPI MANY

Meridian, Miss. July 1.-(Special) Since the announcement has come from Jackson that the race for gov ernor in this state is likely to be started before the end of July, with several candidates in the field, friends here of Hardy R. Stone Will en- deavor, it is said, to get him to enter the contest as the candidate from eastern Mississippi. MT Stone IS q leading lawyer of the local bar, ana is well known over the state in re. lieious, legal. political and fraternai circles. He was a candidate Tor con rress from this district against for- mer Congressman venable during the World war.
 others mentioned as possible can didates are Lieut.-Gov. H. H. Cas- teel, Sonnet Conner, speaker or the Mississippi house of representatives Congressman Ben Humphreys. Al, torney General Frank Roberson ana IT H Franklin of Clarksdale, lawyer and former state senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
Sumter County Starts Eighteen Miles of Hard Surface Roads

Livingston, July )-At least IS miles of hard surface road will be built in Sumter county, work to begin at once. Contracts were let by the board of revenue Wednes- day for the north and south road ex- tending from Livingston to Gaines vile. w. K. Salisbury & Co.,, of Birmingham get nine miles on the south end at s177.00o and The Finnell Co.,, of Tuscaloosa the nine miles north at s123.0o0. Material to be used by Salisbury & Co.,. to be bit- luminous macadam with the penetra- ton method, and The FinnelI com pany will use clay and gravel on the north end.
 Of the saoo,ooo total cost, the county puts up $75,00o, the state $75,0oo and the federal government $150,000
 Work will commence on or before July 15, and pushed to early com pletion. The citizens generally are congratulating the board of revenue on closing the contracts with the two strong firms. In addition to these contracts the county itself Is doing splendid work with it's outfit of 20 mules and machinery, 20 convicts and few hired hands. About 50 miles of sand and clay road has just been completed from tho northwestern corner of the county to the Mississippi line, on the south and all lateral roads are now being built into this. sumter county is doing her part to Get Alabama Out of the Mud"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
W0MAN'S VIEW AND
 THE JUDGES DIFFER

Selma, July 1.-(Special. .)-verbal charges that the Old Folk homo is In "a horrible condition" made by Miss Davis. inspector for the state prison department. to Judge W. M. Vaughan. led to personal inspection by the county board of revenue, who were called to meet for the purpose. Miss Davis written report on the condi- ton of the home and the Dallas county jail have not yet been re- ceived here. but her oral report to Judge Vaughan. following the inspec- tion made by her Saturday, led tke board to make personal inspection.
 Upon their return from the home, Judge Vaughan, speaking for the board. reported that the premises were not as clean as might be, but that he did not consider things in such bad shape. Only seven persons are being cared for at the home. most of them being negroes, and many rooms are vacant. These rooms were ordered cleaned and put in condition for future occupancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
SHR|NERSAT SELMA
 ID HAVE BIB DAY
Open Air Ball, Plenty of Music and Baseball Game, With
 Many Outside Visitors

Selma. July .-CSpeclaL)-No gala event of recent years in Selma has offered so much in the way of free attraction to visitors from out of the city as does the big Shrine ceremon- ial to be staged here July 4, with hundreds of visiting Shriners and two big bands in attendance with a free ball game in the morning al Rob- bins park between teams from Mo- bile and Meridian: the big Shrine parade at 11.15, and the competitive drill at 5:S0 p. m.. All these amuse- ments lead up to the grand finale of the open air street ball, at which two bands will play and hundreds of per sons will enjoy free dancing.
 E. P. Russell, president of the Shrine club, stated today that the club especially invites visitors from the county, whose presence in Selma will insure a big day. Retail sores will be closed part of the day, and the banks, the railroad offices and Water street business houses will take the entire holiday. Band con certs and many diverting street stunts" put on by candidates for the Shrine will contribute to a day of many pleasures.
 Outward signs of the big prepa- rations being made for the Shrine ceremonial was found today in the elaborate decorations being placed in front of many business houses on Broad street. This work Is being done by skilled firm of decorators who helped put the city of Des Moines in Shrine dress for the big imperial meeting held there recent 1y, and the business of transforming Selma into holiday attire will con tinue until Saturday. Many business houses will also put up their own flags and bunting.
 News that Alcazar temple of Mont gomery will not come to Selma as unit has caused some disappointment in Shrine circles, but 1t Is understood that many Montgomery Shriners will make the trip to Selma in automo- piles and by train for the big day. Hamasa temple, Meridian, with it's drum corps and band, and Abba tenn pie, Mobile, of which Little Abba of this city is a part. with it's drum corp and band, will be guests of the Selma shriners for the day, and will arrive on special trains. Talladega Shrine club Is also planning to send representatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
s'IR 'IRE[PUTT A TTEOEN' g Novezed by Maud Robinson Toobs From
 Version of Edwina Levns Novel

the true story after I had left the country. But there is no way out this is the better way! F. McM
 ''P. S.--Look at the pawnbroker S mark on the revolver-'Hawks, 9-12- 20'--that will show you it could not have been here"
 In the police clerks room keen eyed sergeant picked up the tagged weapon and examined the butt, There were the marks just as Laura had said.
 That was two weeks after Miss Ffglan arrived in New York" He gave his decision. Tt is the mark of a pawnbroker in Cheapside. so the revolver couldn't have been hers"
 Jimmy and Pauline, tightly held in each others arms, hardly listened to the words which gave them their freedom. They saw before them honorable lives filled with love and happiness.
 But the girl. her eyes wet with tears, her heart still wrung with the news of Fay McMillan's death, whis- pered gently to her lover:
 Somehow l feel she--understands now at last"
 The End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
ARR7YE3 AT GIBRALTAR

Tuscaloosa. July )-Dr. George G. Brownell received cable today announcing the safe arrival or Mrs. Brownell and her party al Gibraltar. Among the intellectual southern women with the Browneli party this season are Miss Florence McCrossin of Birmingham. Mrs Thomas Gary of Selma, Mrs. Jeffer- son Jordan and Miss Anne Miller or Selma. Miss Alice Wildman, who is also conducting a Browneli party to Europe. sailed from New York Thurs day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
CHILD FALLS FROM TREE AND IS UNCONSCIOUS

Moulton. July 1.-(Special. }-The 7-year-old son. Ross. of MT. and Mrs E B. Landers of Moulton fell from a tree. . fall of about 14 feet. Tues day evening and struck on his head inflicting . deep cut on the left fore head.
 At this writing the child Is still unconscious, apparently without any fever or any suffering. Water and milk has been given to him, and which he takes as child asleep might do. The little fellow was with smaller brother in the tree when the fall oc- cured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
rxpE1yrED TO BUT DIDN'T

Tuscaloosa. July .-tSpeciai.l
 "Yes, I intended to make httie TOT July A." said John Henry hyzer, candidly. to the sheriff when arres'e. yesterday for having some booze anu heer in his rossession. This was up n-ar the Fayette county line. MT Kvzer voluntarily looked up and handed over the worm of a still and stated frankly that he had sold the still but was preparing to make the booze in a wash pot. The officers have no evidence to prosecute him for making the stuff, hence he will not be prosecuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02

The End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02

ynopsis.-Psuline Stevens. a tai
 ented young actress, starving for lack of a job has profited by striE- ing resemblance to pass herself off as the great English star. Laura Fig Ian. who has failed to appear. The resemblance is due to the fact, un- known to Pauline. that Laura Is her mother. Laura has failed her man ager, Gossman. and the latter's press agent, Jimmy Dorn. because she ia down and out in Limehouse dive a victim of drugs. She beats her way to America in the steerage, sneaks into Pauline's dressing room and shoots Dan Frawley, a former sweet heart as he stands talking to Pauline Then she revenges herself on the girl by planting the gun and letting her be arrested for the murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02
LII.rIE roo MUCH HAN

Hackleburg. July l.--(SpeciaI.)-- The wind and rain that came here yesterday proved slightly damaging to the crops of this vicinity. Crops were in good condition previous to the rain and cotton blooms were plentiful. This community has rot suffered for rain this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02

The largest ocean vessels ,an enter the River Severn at high tide, while at To wtide almost no ships can navi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-02

and w. l.. McArthur of Jackson has found that practically three-fourths of the farmers of Haywood com munity have already planted or will plant late crop of Irish potatoes.
 Carrying the diversification idea into another important field, J. w. Sartain estimates that at least l5,000 acres are planted to soy beans in Walker county this year, and along with them the acreage in velvet beans and cowpeas is greater than ever before
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Police Officer
Runs Amuck in
Crowded Room
Suspended Officer Fatally
Wounds Attorney and Kills
Self as Judge Rises to.
Pronounce Sentence.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire
Chicago, July 29.-Just as Judge
Charles A. Mcdonald OF the criminal
court was rising to sentence Harry
B. Kellogg, a suspended police ser
geant to IS days in the county Jail
for contempt of court, the police
man. who was in full Uniform, drew
his service revolver and began shoot
ing.
The first shot tore through the
judges bench and passed between his
legs. The judge dropped down be-
hind the bench. Kellogg then shot
and fatally wounded Lemuel Ackley,
the attorney who prosecuted him. He
then stepped back to the desk where
his own attorney was standing and
fired two shots into his own head.
Ackley died As minutes later at the
county hospital while surgeons were
making desperate efforts to save his
life. Kellogg was taken to another
hospital and. it is said, he will not
recover.
Panic in Room.
The sounds of the shots attracted
people from all parts OF the building
and the foodtide of those rushing
into the court room collided with the
panic-stricken crowd trying to get
out. Inside the court room. both
wounded men lay on the floor close
to the bench, both bleeding profuse-
1y.
Mrs. Ackley and her daughter, who
had witnessed the shooting from a
rear seat. were in Mysteries and kel-
loog's 18-year-old son lay in faint
across bench. Hall a dozen wom-
en- tainted and were trampled on
and crushed in the jam around the
door until the police fought their
way i'll and cleared the room.
Feud of Long Standing.
Miss Laura Ackley. daughter of
the wounded attorney. said feud
had existed between the Kellogg and
Ackley families for several years.
Several days ago two women riding
by the house in a taxicab. fred eight
shots at Lemuel Ackley, jr., who
was sitting near window They
escaped and have not been identified,
The fight today was over piece
of property. Kellogg had violated
an injunction against trespassing on
land in Arlington Heights, over
which he and Ackley had gone into
court.
~ believe Kellogg intended to kill
me-" said Judge Mcdonald "He
began shooting as soon as | started
to sentence him and Acklev happened
to be in line of his fire. He had not
shown any animosity toward Ack-
lev"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Search Omaha for
Missing Cashier
OfOctavia Bank
Could Not ''Stand the Pres
sure" He Writes Wife
Secretary Hart Is Max
ing Examination.

Friends of F. A. Rusher, cashier
of the Octavia State bank, who
disappeared Thursday afternoon,
writing his wife from Omaha that
he could not stand the pressure, r"
came to Omaha yesterday to search
for him.
I'VE do not believe Rusher has
done anything wrong said Paul
Cosandier, who, with Paul Kruger,
participated in the search. "Appar-
emily, he simply was overcome by
his difficulties and lost his courage"
Rusher's disappearance was re-
ported to the state bank examiners
Office at Lincoln by Mrs. Rusher
]. f. Hart, secretary of the state
department of trade and commerce,
left Immediately for Octavia. Heavy
rains in the vicinity of David City
made the roads almost impossible
and he did not arrive in time to
make a thorough investigation of the
banks books.
Mr.. Hart stated that no examiner
was in the immediate vicinity OF
Octavia and they would not arrive
in time to start an audit before Sat-
urday.
my investigation has not been
deep enough to permit me to make
statement" Mr.. Hart said. He
planned returning to Lincoln and
said definite statement of the con-
dition of the bank would be made
Saturday. The banks deposits were
$l04 900.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Given Gun
By Frances
Pays $500
Nebraskan Gets Freight Bill
With German Cannon Pre-
sented by Clemenceau for
War Work.
Refund Sent From Paris

Some time last winter Judge l..
B. Fenner OF Burwell, Ncb,, paid
freight bill of $500.
The carrying charges were for
"Freda Krupp,' according to the
bill OF lading.
1t is not reported what Mrs. Fen
ner said, if anything, when ;he bill
ior "Fricda' was received, but
since the paper also specified that
she" weighed 1000 pounds. per-
haps Mrs. Fenner didn't care.
When she" arrived, via the
L. 5. 5, Wheaton, "Frieda's identity
was established as large l0-centi-
meter German cannon, captured by
the French in the drive on Lille.
Parked in Square.
Now "Fricda" is parked in the
charming little square, given to the
children of the Nebraska village by
the county judge. erstwhile major
OF the American Red Cross, on duty
in France and Serbia during the late
way.
But the Nebraska officer was no;
out" the $500 freight ice for very
long.
The grateful French government
which presented the trophce de
Euerrc, soon discovered its faux
pas" of sending the big gun collect"
and reimbursed Major Fcnner with
many expressions OF "hautc consid-
eration' and Consideration la plus
dlstinguee
Gift From Clernenceau.
Indeed the German gun is a per-
sonal gift to the Ncbraskan, who
gave such loyal service during the
war, by Georges Clemenceau, the
Tiger of France, himself.
1t was reward OF merit for the
splendid organization Major Fenner
built up to handle and feed 4,500
prisoners of war who descended
upon the Care de rEst and Care du
Nord canteens in Paris upon their
release from German prisons after
the armistice; to say nothing OF his
service to soldiers OF the allies,
wounded and well, and starving
French and Belgian refugees, dur
ing the stirring war days.
"Mr. Fenner, if there is anything
l can ever do for you personally,
will you be SO kind as to tell ME
what it is said the great Clemen-
ceau, like a fairy godfather when he
came to thank the Nebraskan for
fhis splendid service.
Tells of Dream.
Then Fenner told him about his
dream of little park for the Ameri-
can kiddies.
Il should like to have one of the
captured German guns that are lined
up on the Champs Elysecs, to per-
petuate in their minds the spirit Of
this war;" the Nebraskan replied.
You shall have it, replied
Clemenceau.
Aud he kept his word.
The cannon was made i'll the
Krupp gun works at Essen, Ger
many. in 1915. and has the name
"Fricda Krupp" stamped OH the bar
rel. 1t was captured in 1918 by the
(Turn to Page Two. Column six.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Continue Search for
Body Of Professor

Calgary, Alberta. July 2o.-Search
is being continued for the body OF
DR.. w. E. Stone, president OF Pur-
due university, Indiana. killed in a
plunge down the side OF Mt Eon, in
the Canadian Rockies, according to
a correspondent of the Calgary Her.
aid.
Meanwhile Mrs. Stone is in an i'm
provised camp on the mountain
while the party that rescued her is
building raft to convey her down
Marvel creek. the first stage of a
55-mile journey<back to civilization.
Mrs. Stone, although suffering
from shock and exhaustion as the re-
suit Of her eight days imprisonment
on a Mt. Eon ledge, is out of danger
and able to tell something OF her ex-
perience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
"Hitchy-KO0" ShOlU
Caused His DOlUnfaU
Hitchcock Declares

New York. July 2o.-Raymond
Hitchcock. the comedian. who re-
Gently filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy. gave evidence today in
support OF the claim that he was
broke.
He told Referee Townsend that
the frolicsome show. ."Hitchy- -Koo,"
caused his downfall. leaving him with
only notes, pawn tickets and scenery.
The show begged down at Philadel-
phia, he explained, and he had to
pawn watch that Diamond Jim
Brady had given him in order to
buy railroad tickets for the chorus
girls.
The referee, seeking to learn of
the comedians assets. which he
listed at SIPS. asked about his town
house. his country home on Long
Island and his automobile. Mr..
Hitchcock said his wife owned them
all.
The actor declared his liabilities
were too numerous to mention
within two hours, so the case was
adjourned to August ?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Firm Stand
Taken On
Conference
Harding and Hughes Refuse
TO Sanction Pleas for Pre-.
liminary Meeting on
Far East Issues.
Free Discussion Urged
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, July 29,-President
Harding and Secretary OF State
Hughes will not listen to pleas from
any source that there be held pre-
liminary conference on reduction or
ornaments and far eastern prob
lens.
The administration determined to
take firm stand in the face OF many
unofficial reports, coming particu-
larly from Great Britain, that efforts
would be made to bring about a con-
ference III advance of the main con-
ference, in order to accommodate the
British dominion premiers, who are
greatly interested in the outcome of
the discussions.
The president and his secretary of
state know that any such preliminary
conference. whether justly or un-
justly, would be regarded with sus-
picion by the world and particularly
by some of the powers which might
not be represented at the prelimi-
nary discussion. They insist that
nothing shall occur between now and
the time for the conference which
could be construed as an attempt to
frame up an agenda or to determine
the scope OF the discussions in secret.
Embarrassment at Versailles.
Much embarrassment arose at
Versailles over just that thing, the
practice of representatives of some
of the larger powers getting their
heads together and determining what
should be done.
The president and Secretary
Hughes understand the position of
the British premiers and their inter-
est in far eastern questions. They
appreciate the difficulties that con-
front them in getting to the United
States in November because of home
affairs, and are willing to do every
thing that can be done to accommo-
date them.
The suggestion has been made
that the British dominion premiers,
while EN- route home from England
stop in Washington for informal
talks with the president and secre-
tdl VI state. mere COutQ De no OD-
lection to that Free interchange of
ideas are to be encouraged by the
Washington government in advance
Of the conference and anything that
the British premiers may want to say
will be received gladly.
Wants Free Discussion.
What the president wants to do
and proposes to do, now that the
conference is assured, is to discuss
freely with all the powers invited to
participate in the agenda for the con-
ference. That will be done and in
such way that all of the powers
will know what is going on. There
will be no secrets. Suggestions made
by one nation will be communicated
to all the Others and in this opeu
manner the president believes a COM
mon understanding regarding the
scope of the conference can be ar
rived at with a minimum of friction
and maximum OF harmony and
good will.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Harding g Leaves
To Spend Week
In Mountains
President to Be Guest of
Secretary of War Weeks
At Home Near Lam
caster. n. H.

Washington, July 29.-President
Harding left Washington late to-
day on the presidential yacht May
flower for an absence OF more than
week, most of which time will be
spent resting in the White moun-
tains OF New Hampshire.
The first stop will be made Mon
day at Plymouth, Mass, where the
president is to deliver an address
at the tercentenary of the landing OF
the Pilgrims. He expects to arrive
Tuesday by automobile at Lancaster,
n. H., where he will be the guest of
Secretary Weeks.
Mrs. Harding, apparently conf
pletely recovered from the slight in
disposition which had kept her in
the White House for the last few
days, accompanied the president.
Also in the Mayflower party were
Speaker and Mrs. Gillet. Senator
and Mrs. Frelinghuysen of New
Jersey. Senator Hale OF Maine, Sen
ator and Mrs. Phipps of Colorado,
Secretary Weeks. Representative
and Mrs. Walsh of Massachusetts,,
Brigadier General Sawyer, the pres
ident's physician, and George !.
Christian, jr.. his secretary.
Making the trip by way OF the
Cape Cod canal, the Mayflower is
expected to arrive off Plymouth
about 9 o'clock Monday morning.
The president will review a pa
radc before delivering his address
late in the afternoon. and during
the evening will witness a pageant.
He will 60 aboard the Mayflower
again late Monday night and reach
Portland, Me, ON Tuesday. From
that point he will 60 by automobile
to Lancaster.
A convoy of battleships and de-
stroyers will join the Mayflower
at Hampton Roads and accompany
it to Plymouth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-30
Des Moines Tram
Service to Stop
Cars Will Not Run After Next
Week Until Property
Sold at Auction.

Des Moines, July %. - Especial
Telegram )-Early next week street
car service will stop in Des Moines.
1t will be permanent discontin-
uance of service, calculated to pre-
serve the street car property against
depreciation until it has been sold
under the hammer. either by the re-
ceivers or under foreclosure. 1t will
be suspension that will continue
lsntil conditions have so changed that
either the court and receivers, or the
present owners of the car system,
or new purchasers, are satisfied that
operation can be resumed without in
curing further deficits each month.
Federal Judge Martin J. Wade, in
a memorandum made today. serves
notice on Des Moines to prepare for
suspension of service. which to him
seems inevitable. The memoran-
dunn did not fix a date when cars
will cease to run, but the formal or
der to the receivers probably will
not be delayed many hours.