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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
OFFICERS BOMBING
 COUNTRYSIDE F OR BAND OF BANDITS
.obbery Attempt In Memphis Results In Death of Three Policemen and Wound
 ing Five Men
By Assnciatsd pr.s.

Memphis. Tenn, August lo.-Police and sherffs' deputies of half dozen Mississippi. Arkansas and Tennessee counties were searching tonight for members of a bandit band whose at tempt to rob an employe of the Ford Motor company of pay roll funds amounting to ss,500-thwarted by the quick wit of Edward McHenry the clerk in charge of the monsy--re- suited in the death of three police men and the wounding of five other men while the Memphis police combed the city for men suspected of impli- cation in the hoid-up, one of the most spectacular ever attempted here.
 Several men were brought to police headquarters early tonight for ques- tioning. The police declined to say, however, as to whether any definite information had been obtained as to the identity of the men who took part in the hold-up, which occurred at the entrance to the assembling plant of ShS ~OAPaiAy Oh ShiOH aNcidCg III n~ busy industrial section, shortly be- fore noon.
 Those killed were Vincent Lucarinf, a police lieutenant, Howard L. Gam ble, an employe of the Ford company deputized as a special officer, and Polk A. Carraway. a patrolman.
 Shot ny Bapdftr
 Carraway and Gamble were shot to death by the bandits when Me- Henry leaped from the automobile in which he was returning from a bank with the money with the two officers as guard, after four men, masked and armed with pistols and shot guns, drove alongside his car and demanded the money. McHenry stumbled as he jumped from the car and escaped the volley of shots fired by the bandits, while Gamble and Carraway were struck by bullets and fatally wounded Regaining hts, feet McHenry darted into an entrance ot the plant and reached the company s office in safety with the money in- tact.
 W. F. Harris. another policeman, was wounded, but not seriously.
 As McHenry passed into the com pany's plant the men jumped into their automobile and escaped
 Lieutenant Lucarini was fatally wounded when a posse at Golfers vile, suburb, fired on police car, mistaking it for the automobile in which the bandits were reported en route to that town. Both the bandits car and the police automobile were of the same make, 1t was stated and according to members of the posse, the latter failed to obey command to stop. Lucarini was brought to a hospital here where he died early this afternoon.
 Joseph Robilio, Edward L. Heck inger and c. l.. Bonds, the latter a policeman, who were riding in the police car, also were wounded. Heck inger was struck in the head by a bullet and was reported in a critical condition. Robilio received the charge from a shotgun In his shoulders and forearm and a scalp wound. None of the others is believed seriously hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
 Mrs. Roberts Kills Her Brother-in-Law; Is Cleared By Coroner


 Eutauia. August I0.--tspecial0 Hnteher's Station, Ga, IF miles from EufauIa. Mrs. Nick Rob- erts shot and killed her brother in-inw, a Mir. Bowen. Bowen and his wife had been separated some time. md he came to the Rob- erfs home, where she was. When she refused to see him he gath cred up his 1-year-oid baby and was using 1t roughly when Mrs. Roberts took the gum down. fir- ing directly at him.
 The bnli penetrated his stomach and death quickly followed. The coroncr's Jury found Mrs. Roberts justified In killing Bowen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Impossible for republicans to fool all the people all the time. Bnrona defeated by Atlanta to tune of 2 to |.
 Broader and more active stock list on days turnover. Early advance in cotton ls checked.
 LOCAL Government agents collect s3oyoOo delayed tnxes here. Judge Ab attacks marital tanxIe of ebony hue.
 State law clear about displa ing edibIes for sasc. Downward trend In steel stops and upturn indicated. Chamber of Commerce to raise eH.OOO to back Ford for Muscle shoals. Newsprint film exhibited today at SoUthcrn club. china h taking lJ.coO tons of Massc City steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
Last SurUiuing
 Congressman of
 Confederacy Dies
By Associated Pres.

ocala, Fla. August 10.-Coi. John Marshall Martin. believed to he the laSt surviving member of the ConEreSs of the Confcd- crate states of America. died at hls home here enriy tonight after an illness of several months.
 Colonel Martin had been con fined to bis bed since be sus- tnined a fall several months ago while assistinE a servant in Iift- Ing heavy object. He was born In Hampton county, south Caro- linn, In 1882, in what was then known as the Bcaufort district. He was s graduate Of the Citadel of Chnricstop. and came to this stRte fp IS5E
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
KILL HIG RATHER

Anniston, August 1o.-tSpecial.)-- Henry Truner and Harry Timmons killed and brought to the city Wed nesday morning from near McFall, a four-foot five-inch rattlesnakes hav- ing three rattles and a button. those who saw the reptile declaring it to be one of the largest of the species having so few rattles.. The snake Killers discovered the rattler as 1t crossed the road and crawled into Il bunch of weeds. -quarter-inch fangs being extracted by Mir. Tim mons after the snake had been stunned beyond the biting point, the reptile squirming and showing signs of life after it had been brought so the ctty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
HOOVER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
 ISy Associated Press

WdSnIh' --.5ecrfIa Iafy
 Ioover celebrated his forty seventh birthday ..,e. to At torney General Daueberty. High cf- ficials of both departments of ,om- rsierce and justice were preseat. Questions of the relations of :he antitrust laws to the collection and distribution of trade statistics were said to have been discussed as a -rep toward working out rules to be fol- lowed by the commerce depar.mcnt and the various organizations under the plan for the publication of data on various industries collected by the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
OPPOSE PIECE WORK
By Associated Pres

Chicago, August l0.- -Strenous op- position against any attempt to establish piece work in railroad re- pair shops was voiced by represen- tatives of employees on nearly 70 railroads before the railroad labor board today, The hearing was held to allow presentation of testimony by shopmen in reply to the carriers argument in favor of piece work given during the general rules hear ing early this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
Rainey to ReceiUe His Seat In House,
 HIs Indicated

Washington, August (Special.) ) The elections committee of the House which recently heard the contest Of Charles Kennamar, republican against l.. B. Rainey, representative in Congress from the Seventh Ala bama district, will decide against the contestant, it was reported today
 It was understood that in an in- formal manner the members stated their positions. The formal vote will be taken, it is indicated, in the very near future.
 It seems to be agreed that Ken namar fell down in putting his case before the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
THE WEATHER

Washington, August lo.-Alab, m, Mississippi. Partly cloudy Thursda v probablys local thundershowers near the coast; Friday local thundersho w. CTS; little change in temperature,
 Georgia: Partly cloudy Thursday and triday with scattered, thunder showers, little change in temnefs ture.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy, Thursday probably scattered thundershowers: Friday, showers and thunde rstor ms not much change in temperature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
EXPECTING BID FROM
 THE ALABAMA COMPANY
Fly Associated Press

Washington, August 10.--It de- veloped today at the war departm snt that the second bid for the Muscle shoals nitrate plant, which Secretary Weeks had been expecting, was one rom the Alabama Power company. me pld has not been made, the only one e, now before the department being that of Henry Ford Action unon tbe . Ford bid will be delayed somewaat longer, however in anticipation of an offer by the Alabama Power com pany or some other concern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
EXTENSION GRANTED By Associated Press

Chicago, August 10.-The PennsyI
 vania Railroad company today was granted a 15-day extension of time in which to arrange conferences be- tween the road and duly authorixed representatives of the employees ac, cording to an announcement made late today by the railroad labor board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
FORMER DETECTIVE sENTENCED
 By Assoclated Prsss

Atlanta, August 10.-W- l.. Payne. former city detective convicted of ac- cepting bribes from a confessed negro 4bootlegger was sentenced today to serve l2 months on the chainGans. six months in jail and pay a fine of SIoo0, the limit of the law. Notice ef appeal was filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
rosTM MAsTERs NOMINATED --- - n~ Assaoiafad Reaaa

Washington, August 10.-W Willie A. Fricke was nominated today to be postmaster at Kingspury, Tex, a9d Aide Schneider. 10 be postmaster al Marion. Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
LOCAL DATA

For. the 24 hours ending at p. IT,, August 10:
 Highest temperature ....... 90 Lowest temperature ........... So Mean temperature ............ 50 Normal temperature .........'.... 70 Excess in temperature since Jan. .5.v7 Rainfall ..-.....-.s.. 4. DO Total rajnfan since Jan. 1 .so.5s Relative humidity: ' a. m. ..Ss. 72
 12 noon ...-..s. .s........... 4s
 p. m.. ... '. '. .,........ 6s Dry thermometer a. m. ..... .
 12 noon -..l.s...........s,. ss
 p. m. .s...s, .l.-...i... s..s..lf S2 Wet thermometer:z7 a. m. .s.A..t 67
 12 noon .'sg: fA. :. .-.3s.
 ' \ n ....... sssss.......s "a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
AGE-HERALD SHOPPER

Readers are invited to utilize the services of The Age-Herald shopper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-11
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Unsettled today. Stationary tenn perature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
CURB MARKET NEWS.
Notice Of Change of Hour of Open.
.. ing to 8 O'clock. '...'.


Notice of Change of Hour Of Open.
ing to O'clock. '.'.-.s
The large amount Of fresh veget-
Iables, fresh eggs and big frying chick
ems displayed. at tie sniaarket last
'Effuesasy was a def 60 the Rsass:
The market VIII be held IN
the: store room next door to the Eu-
reka hotel and will open at o'clock
instead of 8 as heretofore.
Producers are requested to bring
in the truck by o'clock that it may
be. graded before displaying. The
market is open to all producers in
the country. A fee Of fifty cents for
the season will be charged each pro-
ducer.
All housekeepers Of the town are
invited to visit the market. In no
other place will you find such crisp,
fresh beans, big tomatoes, fruits of
the season, fresh eggs, fresh butter,
and fat chickens. Bring your basket
and your bag and feed your family
on the most appetizing things just
from the country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
KILLED IN ACCIDENT.
Nswberry Man Falls From Running
- Board sf Car. :; :,

:: ewberry, Aug: fatal auto
mobile accide dent happened late, Sun
day afternoon between Clinton and
Laurens, in which a Newberry man,
James A. Emory, lost his life. Mr..
Emory and his family were on their
way to visit relatives at Enoree
when the driver of the car asked him
to lean over and see if there was
not something wrong with the hind
tire on his side of the car. He tried
to see, but could not, and then got
out on the running board while the
car was in motion and leaned over to
see and lost ihis balance and was
thrown headforemost on the hard
road, fracturing his skull. He was
taken to the Clinton hospital, where
he died Monday evening. Mr.. Emory
worked at the Oakland mill. He
leaves a wife and four children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
BEGINS CAMPAIGN
FORrSOLD|ER; AID
BUREAU OF WAR RISK |INsUR-
!, ANcE AND RED CROSS JOIN
Z IN MOVEMENT TO CLEAN UP
T. CLAIMS OF Ex-soLDlERs-DR.
NEUFFER CHAIRMAN. 's...r.

DR.. G. A. Neuffer, Red Cross chair
man for Abbeville County, has re-
ceived information that the consoli-
dated campaign recently instituted
by the bureau Of War Risk Insurance
the Red Cross and the American lie.
gion to settle all claims of ex-so,-
diers will begin Immediately. Infor-
nation will be furnished by DR.. Neuf-
fer or Mr.. W. D., Wilkinson. Repre-
sentatives of the. several organiza-
tions cooperating in the campaign
will be in Greenwood August rs, 27,
20 and 80. Either during that time
or before representatives will be in
Abbeville, according to DR.. Neuffer,
at which times all difficulties may be
Strengthened out.
Among the questions the cam
paign will deal with are those indi-
Gated by the following questions,
las sent out by the Red Gross:
Are you suffering from the effects
of disease or injury received while
in the service? Is your claim filed?
Has an award been made? Are you
receiving the check regularly? Are
you in need Of dental treatment?
Are you in need Of medical treat
ment? Do you need treatment for
your eyes? Has your compensation
been reduced? '.....i
Are you unable to continue with
your former occupation? Have you
applied for training? Has it been
approved? -
If your insurance has lapsed, do
you wish it reinstated?
Did you get all the money due
you on discharge? Were all allow
ances and allotments made received
by allottees? Did you receive all
liberty bonds that you paid for? Did
you receive the $50 bonus? Have
you received your victory button
and Victory Medal?
Did you receive five cents mileage
to your home when discharged? Are
you permanently employed?
If after reading the above ques-
tions you decide there is yet some
thing due you, you are invited to
call and talk the matter over with
DIR. Neuffer Of the Red Cross or Mr..
Wilkinson Of the American Legion.
CONTINUED on page four.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
VETERANS HOLD REUNION

Anderson, Aug. 1.-THE United
Confederate evterans had a great
day at the annual reunion at Cars
we'll institute Wednesday. There was
a large crowd there, estimated at
1000 people, not many of them vet
Grams, but descendants of veterans.
Sheriff Os Marett, Solicitor Leon W.
Harris and Leon L. Rice were the
speakers for the occasion. These vet
Grams were members of the Twenty
fourth regiment. {
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
HELPED SAVE THE STATE

MIR. John Hogan has been in the
city for the past several days visit.
ing among his old friends. He is
making hs home in Washington and
has long been connected with the
Government Printing Office. AS q
young man Mr.. Hogan served his ap.
prenticeship in the Medium Office.
He lived in Abbeville during the live
tines of 1876, belonged to the Red
Shirt boys and helped redeem the
state from the rule Of the Radicals.
MIR. Hogan finds the town greatly
improved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
SHERIFF SAVES MEN
.MURDERED.BRAzELL
AUGUSTA OFFICERS REMOVES
FOX AND GAPPINs TO sAvAN.
NAH WHEN MOB APPROACH
;. Es-MoB FOLLOWS in AUTO.
MOBILES. - .ast'

Augusta, Ga, Aug. ia crowd
of masked men from South Carolina
points, estimated at 100 or more,
travelling. in twenty-five automobiles
made an attempt to enter the Rich
mond county Jail and the county
stockade between ahd 5 O'Clock this
morning to seize C. O. Fox and. Jesse
Gappins, charged with killing Will
liam Brazell, nineteen-year- old
taxieab driver and college student of
Columbia, s. C. ~ :,
Sheriff Plunkett outwitted the men
Meager reports of men gathering at
various points in South Carolina had
filtered through during the early part
of the night and at 1880 o'clock last
night the sheriff placed Fox and Gap
pins in an automobile and rushed
them. to a jail at some other point
in Georgia. ..
When the crowd reached the jail
they found their prey had been spir-
tied away. They had already gone
to the county stockade, about two
miles from the heart of the city and
after searching that place made their
way to the Jail, which is located on
Watkins street in the lower end of
the city. -
The committee Of searchers enter
ed the jail yard with q flourish of
guns. Each of them wore mask
across his face. The jailer acted as
pilot. The sixty-odd prisoners stood
about in their cells with mouths agape
or huddled in frightened groups as
the masked men quietly, but thor
oughly pried into every corner Of the
premises. Each cell was inspected.
The searchers left the Jail a few
minutes later, vowing their determi-
nation to "get the men if it takes
weeks" ......
! Several Of the men wore army uni
forms. All were heavily armed, some
Of them carrying as many as two
pistols, some carrying rifles and
others shotguns.
All was quiet about the jail this
morning. u
Augusta, Aug 11.-At 1910
O'Clock tonight C. o. Fox and Jesse
Gappins, residents of Columbia, held
for the murder of William Brazell,
Columbia taxi driver, were taken
from the Richmond county Jail and
rushed to d point in the interior of
Georgia for safekeeping.
Continued on page four.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
CHAUTAUoUA AT DoNALDs

Z The Redpath Chautauqua Com
pany's artists Will give a three day:
entertainment in the Donalds public
school, commencing Wednesday,
Aug. 18th. In connection with the
above the citizens will hold a big pic.
mic and barbecue on the school
grounds Wednesday, the opening day
Of the. Chautauqua. A cordial invita-.
tion is given to the people Of all the
surrounding country to attend. :,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
FEDERAL AND PETIT JURORS
Court convenes In Rock Hill Sep.
: :; -. .aembsr : 18th.

s Drawn to. serve as Jurors in the
Federal Court which convenes in
Rock Hill September 13, are Frank
Sherard of Calhoun Falls and w. R.
Fleming, of Antreville. On the petit
jury are R. H. Greene for the first
week and J. F. Gilbert, of Calhoun
Falls and E. R. Thomson, of Abbe-
vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
DECLARES HOPES
ARE NOW DEAD
WOMAN ACCUSED OF MURDER
!: DECLARES SHE HAS ALWAYS.
LOVED HIM AND TfIAT.HER
HOPES PASSED WITH HIM.
KEEPS FAMILY OUT.

Los angeles, Cal, Aug. 1O.-"I.
still love Belton Kennedy. I do not
care what becomes of me-uny inter-
ests are dead. ..t.5
| Mrs. Madalayne Obenchain, held
in connection with the murder Of J.
Belton Kennedy, insurance broker,
last Friday night made this declara-
ton in a statement today.
The woman asserted that Arthur
C. Burch of Evanston, Ill, held in
connection with the murder, is inno-
cent, and that Kennedy was shot by
two shabbily dressed men. Mrs.
Obenchain took great care in prepar-
alton of the manuscript which was
written in her cell at the county
Jail. Her version of the midnight
murder" which has never been ex-
celled for sheer mystery in the GRIM.
inal annals of the west, contained
many itnerlineations and penciled
corrections. The statement given
that the world may know my story
follows: -
81. knew Arthur Burch was COM
| ing to Los Angeles, and / knew that
he had taken rooms at the Russell
hotel, just across the street from
where Bolton Kennedy had Offices.
But I knew nothing about Burch's
connection with the case and I4be-s
lieve him to be absolutely innocent.
| 'It is not true that I had broken
with Belton on the night of the trag-
edy,, although I had previously tried
to Sever the bond which had tied US
together. I loved him even while I
tried to quit him. 7 still love him
Happenings on the night of the
tragedy are imprinted on my mind
forever very distinctly, but after
wards for days I was dazed. The
men who shot him were very shah
billy dressed. I did not see or hear
a sound except just before the first
shot / heard voices. They might have
been foreigners from their appear
ance. They were very dark. could
not tell what they said, but I heard
them speak. rf ~',
81 positively heard two. shots. I
did not see any flash. e.
"I was standing on the porch Of
the Beverly Glen bungalow at that
time. He said, Good night, NADIA
lynne
T ran down the steps after the
first shot was fired and leaned over
him and said, Bolton, speak to me-
II screamed for help. I thought we
would never get him to the doctor I
did not know for hours that he was
gone. ~ g.
II will not bring my relatives or
friends into this tragic affair, It is
deplorable. I do not care what hap
pens to me-my interests are dead.
My hopes are buried. My life's joys
arg ended. %,,l,.
"There is little left to say only it
is all such a mystery. I have tried
to help the sheriff's Office get the
straight of the story, but it seems
to grow more complicated and tan
gled. It seems to mean that lfea
complexities grow greater for mo- ;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
BASEBALL NEWS

Game With Honsa Path Saturday
7, =, 3,.r~i- At the Park. s..
The Abbeville Cotton Mill team
will play the Honea Path nine at the
Baseball park tomorrow, Saturday,
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Next
week, Friday afternoon at $3.50 the
Whitmire anna sNill furnish the
opposition: These ~teansss4 VIII: also
plag Saturday afternoon ats thessame
hour. -" -; -
e September 2 and 8 the Abbeville
mill team will meet Whitmire for two
games on the Whitmire diamond, :,
Following these games the season
closes here after a very successful
season. p. T.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
CONGRESS MUST WORK
Plans For Recess August goth Gets
Setback.

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE move
ment for a recess of congress receiv-
ed a set back today, and as result
the adjournment will not take place
until the oath or 25th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-08-12
J. 0. WHITE KILLED ::
UNDER MOTOR CAR
GASTONA MAN MEETS DEATH
eeAJ: LANDRUM-PLuNGEs IN
TO pITcH-TExTnE MANU-:
I >FAcrURER SUFFERS BROKEN
NECK. - :.

J NSSsoASNV &N ~, &Ae6' ~ ~
White, one of the, leading textile
manufacturers of CASTOR county, was
instantly killed in an automobile &C.
cident at Landrum, S. c., according
to telegram received here by bust
ness associates. &, = :.
The nature of the accident was
not disclosed in the message reeeiv.
ed. Mr.. White left here this morning
taking Mrs. White to Sugar Loaf
mountain, near Hendersonvil1e, N,
C. travelling in his seven passenger
touring car driven by negro chauf-
feur. It was on the return trip that
the fatal accident occurred. The. ne.
gro suffered broken leg, according
to reports received. 81 =.
Mr.. White, who was about so years
of age, was pioneer in the cotton
manufacturing industry in Castor
county and at the time OF his death
was president and genera1 manager
Of Mondena mill here and Of the
Morowebb mill at Dallas, near here.
He had 'ong been prominent fac.
tor in banking and other business
circles here. A few months ago he
retired from active management of
a group of four mills at Lenoir, N.
C. r.. .\ ~.
Spartanburg Aug. 10,-Telephone
messages from Landrum tonight
stated that J. @. White, prominent
mill man Of Gastonia, N. G., was
almost instantly killed when he lost
control of his automobile on the
Spartanburg- -Ashewlle ihsghway
about two-miles south of Landrum,,
and the car zigzagged across the
road and ram into a ditch, turning
over two or three times. Mr.. White
was thrown out of the, car, accord
ing to reports, and in a preliminary
examination by Landrum physici-
an showed that his neck was broken.
The body was carried to Landrum.
MIR. White was returning to Gastonia
from Sugar. Loaf mountain.
It is understood that Mr. White
was driving the car and when he
attempted to adjust his light, he tenn
porarily lost control. His chauffer,
the only other occupant of the car,
then tried to assist Mr.. White and it
is stated that while both men had
hold Of the steering wheel, the car
went into the ditch. The car was net
going, at very rapid rate Of speed.
Whether the chauffer sustained any
injuries could not be ascertained.
The driver Of jitney bus, operat-
ing between Spsrtanburg and Ian
drum, was coming in the opposite di-
rection and witnessed the accident
from distance. ,..> =