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MUCH DAMAGING
TESTIMONY GIVEN
AGAINST STRENGTH
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what was done with the s25 given to the
sheriff by Charley Miner when he was
arrested on charge of carrying a con-
cealed pistol. He could not say that the
money was deposited with a justice OF
the peace and refunded to Miner wnen
the case was settled in court.
IN this connection Cannon testified
that a warrant under which Miner
was arrested later was dated back by
ID. D. Askew, then county official OF
Elmore county. Askew died last year,
and cannot be called to testify. Counscl
for Strength went over this statement
several times and finally ended the
questioning by asking: DO you swear
now that Mr.. Askew told you the war
rant was dated back by him?" The
witness answered that he did.
Cannon admitted that several per-
sons asked him if he would accept the
appointment of sheriff in the event OF
Strengths removal from office He
admitted that he sent another person
to Judge l.. C. Smith, probate judge
to find out whether or not Smith would
support him for sheriff If Strength lost
the office
The witness who paid Charley Mil
ners fine in the case charging inc
carrying of a concealed pistol, testlfied
that Miner did get back the S2o paio
to Sheriff Strength the night he was
arrested. but the money was not re-
turned until the negro had been
brought to Montgomery and had talked
with Governor Kilby.
John p Spivey testified that Sheriff
strength appointed him deputy sher-
iff but told him not to make any ar
rests for violating the prohibition law
He said he asked for Instructions
aLout arresting persons on this charge'
AMI strength informed him that he was
to leave that part off entirely; that
folks in Spivey's section had it IN Tor
the sheriff; that Spivey might get into
trouble. and that the sheriff would
look after such matters himself.
On cross-examnation, Spivey admit
ted that he was not Under BOND as a
deputy sheriff and that only one war
rant was placed in his hands to serve
by the sheriff, and that his under
standing when he was employed was
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no one wrote this letter with his permits
sion. The letter was signed by Wilker-
son.
Counsel for Strength asked Will1erson
of he didn't get mad with the sheriff
after he had been reprimanded for dis
turbing the sheriffs family and if he
didn't curse Mrs Strength, the convict
answered that he did not, and that he
had been better raised than to curse a
lady.
Charley Miner, negro. from who
Strength obtained $25 when he was ar
rested on a charge of carrying a con-
cealed pistol, according to previous testi-
mony, testified that the money, was re-
turned to him only after he had been ar
rested again. He said he was told when
the money was paid over to the sheriff
by another person that he was to say
nothing about it, He didn't but he was
summoned to Montgomery to tell his
story to Governor Kilby later, and when
he was being brought through Wetumpka
he was again arrested and told that he
could get his money by calling on Justice
Askew He said there had never been
any intimation that his money would be
returned until that time.
On cross-examination counsel for the
sheriff sought to prove that Strength
told the negro the money would be used
DIS d cash pOilu Until lie HdQ ildut dilotiiNi
bond, but Miner denied that such con-
versation had taken place.
L. M. Thomas, formerly of the town
council of Eclectic, furnished some fun
for the trial when he told of the efforts
of citizens of his community to break up
the liquor traffic. He said little assist
ance was obtained from the sheriff's de-
partment and the town couldn't keep q
marshal long At one time detective Of
Birmingham was employed. But soon
after he came they got him in trap,
too" continued the witness. They got
him to an all day singing and that was
the last of him."
Sheriff George p. Walls of Autauga
county testified that he found a still in
Gilmore county and reported it to the
sheriffs office. Rufus Cannon, deputy,
testified at the morning session that
Strength refused to arrest the person in
whose possession the still was found be-
cause another sheriff had no right to
come into his jurisdiction, Walls said
he went into Elmore to obtain the ser
vices of revenue officers in conducting
certain raids in his own county.
Indications when the court adjourned
for the day were the case Will be carried
into Friday Sheriff Strength has about
81 witnesses here who will be called upon
to testify as to material points and as
to the character of the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
TWO INJURED WHEN
A TOS COLLIDE

Miss Bulah Walters of 2412 Thirty
third avenue north was badly injured
about IL O'Clock last night when the
automobile in which she was riding
collided with another machine at the
corner of Fourth avenue and twenty
third street, north.
According to police reports the driver
of the machine which collided with the
car in which Miss Walters was riding,
made his escape. G. E. Barrier, who was
IN the car with Miss Walters, was
slightly injured. An ambulance from
the Shaw Undertaking esta blishmen.
carried the injured people to the Nor
wood infirmary where it was reported
they were both resting comfortably
at an early hour this morning.
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

London, May 25.--The Irish office
tonight issued the following official
report on the custom house fire at
Dublin;
Three tenders carrying auxiliary
cadets and accompanied by an armored
car approached the Dublin custom
house shortly after l o'clock this
morning. AS they approached the
building a number of bombs were
thrown at the tenders from the rail-
way bridge while revolver fire was
opened on them from the windows of
the custom house which was occupied
by large force of Sim Feiners.
The cadets dsmounted under
heavy fire and surrounded the custom
house, which was seen to be burning
Fire from the auxiliaries and the
machine gun on the armored car was
poured into windows of the custom
house, from which the rebels replied
vigorously and a series of desperate
conflicts followed between the crown
forces and seven or eight parties of
rebels, who rushed from different
doors of the building, making dashes
for liberty and firing as they ran. The
first party to emerge. consisted of
three men, one of whom was killed
and the other two wounded.
by this time smoke and flames were
pouring from the building and the Of
fetal staff. including many women, who
had been held prisoner by the rebels,
came flocking out with hands above their
heads, waving white handkerchief.
While the staff was making it's exit the
rebels made last sorte, consisting of
seven men, only-one of whom escaped
the rest being killed or wounded.
Some of the auxiliaries then stormed
the blazing building, where many of the
rebels surrendered. Some of them were
found to be saturated with petrol and
several were burned to death before the
crown forces entered.
The firenen were held up at the fire
station by rebels so that the fire engines
did not arrive until 2 o'clock, by which
time the fire had taken hold of the en-
tire building.
AT the conclusion of the fight dead
and wounded rebels lay about on all sides
of the building, while the ground was
strewn with broken glass and empty
cartridge cases.
-Four auxlliaries were wounded. Seven
civilians were killed II wounded and
about Ill captured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
LOCAL DELEGATION
TO ATTEND BOOSTERS
COMMITTEE MEETING

Fifteen representatives of the Biz
mingham Automobile club will leave
the city this morning to attend the
Central Boosters committee which will
meet at Decatur today and tomorrow
to perfect plans for having the bee
Line highway, now under construction,
to come through Birmingham and on
to Decatur.
The bee line highway will go from
Nashville to Florida and it is esti-
mated that approximately fifty thous-
and motorists will come through the
city should Birmingham be able to
have the highway come through the
city.
James P. Dobbins, secretary of the
birmingham Automobile club, stated
that every effort was being made by
the club to have the highway brought
through Birmingham and that he saw
no reason why it should not be if the
public would work for it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
Jury INCOMPLETE
Three Seats Still Vacant In Trial of
Mrs. Mott
Bx Associated Prcss


Bridgeport. Conn, May 95. - There
were still three vacant seats in the
jury box at the conclusion of today's
session of the trial of Mrs. Ethel Mott,
charged with the murder of her hus-
band, George B. Mott. Examination of
II talesmen today added only four men
to the jury, five members of which had
been seated in the opening session yes
terday. A new panel of rs talesmen.
which was summoned for today, was
nearly exhausted and an additional
panel of so was ordered to appear to-
morrow morning.
OF those excused today. Is said they
were opposed to capital punishment.
Seventeen others were excused because
they had formed an opinion In the
case as a result of reading newspaper
accounts of the murder and of the
trial of Elwood B. Wade. who paid
the death penalty last week.
Mrs. Mott, clad in a tailored black
suit and wearing a veil. appeared calm
during today's session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
SAYS TOOTH PASTE
RUINS TEETH

Prominent dental authorities recently
found. after extensive investigating,
that many of our most popular tooth
pastes actually cause decay instead OF
preventing 1t.
Due to their abrasive nature, they
report, tooth pastes and powders very
often wear away the enamel on teeth.
allowing decay to set in and causing
cavities. They also fail to penetrate
the gum pockets where the germs OF
pyorrhea and other dangerous mouth
diseases breed.
Instead of teeth scratching and gum
tearing and inefficient tooth pastes and
powders many dentists now recon
mend a new liquid dentifrice called
Steroline. which does away with all the
disadvantages of tooth paste. Being a
liquid Steroline readily gets into even
the tiniest creviees. cleansing them
thoroughly In addition 1t makes an
excellent mouth wash-a few drops
night and morning keeps the mouth
cool and sweet and acts as preventive
of the many diseases contracted
through the mouth. Get a bottle to-
day from your druggist-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
MILITARY ACADEMY
CLOSES SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Gulfport, Miss, May 25.-(Special.)
The graduating exercises held at the
Gulf Coasx Military academy this week
concluded one of the most attractive
commencement programmes in the his
tory of the academy. Fifty-three
diplomas were awarded to cadets
from nine states and three foreign
countries. The commencement adj
dress was delivered by Congressman
w. ]. Driver of Osceola, Ark.
A fitting tribute to the memory of
the late Col. r, p. Linfeld. former
president of the academy, was read by
Col. r. b. McGehee. This tribute was
written by Chancellor j. N. Powers
of the University of Mississippi.
After the awarding of the diplomas
various prizes won by the cadets were
delivered by the superintendent. The
loving cup for the best drilled COM
pany was won by Charlie Lauve from
Helena, Ark. This prize is the most
coveted one offered to the battalion,
and includes the record made by the
company for the entire year. The
defamation contest was won by
Joshua r. Tonkel of Shaw, Miss. The
debaters' medal was awarded to Bob
Sandlin, Natchez, La. The j. L. Jones
prize of $50 was won by j. AZ Suffer,
Jr, of Pass Christian. Miss, for the
highest record made by a senior living
on the coast. The arithmetic medal
was given to Curtis Cook of Grand
Cane, La. The faculty scholarship
medal was won by F. l.. Aicklen of
vicksburg, Miss. who delivered the
valedictory. The salutatory was de-
livered by w. X. Oser of New Orleans.
James F. Graham of Glendora, Miss,
won the prize for the best drilled
cadet.
The following promotions were an
nounced by Col. F. L. Palmer, u ).
A.. for the next year: Cadet major,
Charley House, Memphis; captains or
the four companies in rank of order,
A. B. Young. Osceola, Ark, w, w.
Taylor, Trussville. Ala, g. G. Diboll,
New Orleans; Cecil Shuptrine. Stafford,
Ala, and Frank p. Latimer, Idabel,
Okla.
Summer session begins June Is and
will include regular school work in
addition to camp and naval activities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
"A Message From Mars" Bert
LyteU's Success at Strand

"A Message From Mars, picturlzed
from one of the most successful plays
ever staged, is the attraction at the
Strand theatre the remainder of the
week, beginning this morning Bert
Lytell, who has been featured in
number of excellent productions re-
Gently. is the star of this new drama
AS Horace Parker, the wealthy young
Englishman, who is the personitlca-
ton of egotism, no fault can be found
with Mr., Lytells Interpretation. Park
ers complacency suddenly comes TO an
end when he finds he has visitor
from Mars saddled on to him, Wis
itor invisible to the world but visible
to him The messenger tells Parker
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
ROANOKE CITIZENS
SHOW LOCAL PRIDE

Roanoke, May Especial lin
the municipal election held in Ro-
anoke Monday the citizens voted over
whelmingly to retire $4,000 of unsold
water works and sewerage bonds
bearing per cent and to substitute
the same amount of bonds bearing
per cent Also the voters authorized
an issue of $4,000 for paving and
other street and sidewalk improve
ments; $4,000 for additional school
buildings, and $4,000 for new Jail
and city hall. Many ladies voted In
the election.
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that until the regeneration takes place,
he is condemned to haunt him. Then
the fun and the tragedy begin; ~fter
vainly trying to get rid of the unwel-
come guest by many subterfuges,
Parker sullenly goes through London
town, seeing the checquered patterns
of life and finally winning salvation
with the breakdown of his hard self
satsfa ction.
This picture was adapted by Arthur
Zellner and Arthur Maude from the
successful stage play by Richard Gath
oney.
The supporting cast includes Raye
Dean, Maud Milton, Alphonze Either,
Gordon Ash, Leonard Nude, Mary
Louise Beaten, Frank Currier and
George Sphinx.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
ADMISSION CITY WILL
BE TRIED OUT TODAY

Mobile, May 25-(Special.)-The trial
trip of the Admission City, launched little
over two weeks ago. will be made Thurs
day. The ship will start loading last
of the week for her maiden voyage
The ship will leave Chickasaw early
Thursday with a crew from the yards
aboard, in charge of Captain Wynn, port
captain of the shipbuilding company.
The Admission City, last ship to bear
name of an Alabama city to be launched
at the local plant, was christened by Mrs.
Thomas F. Kilby wife of the governor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
Conditions Improving
By Associated Press

Boston. Fay 25.-The state depart
ment of labor and Industries today an
nounced it's reports indicated improved
conditions in the industry, that the
demand for boots and shoes persisted,
although the majority of plants were
still on reduced schedules and that the
metal and machinery trades were dull
without signs of immediate improve
ment. The department reported a
total Of "a strikes or lockouts. Is of them
over wages. since May /. involving
about 5000 employees
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
GOVERNOR HARDING
WILL BE SPEAKER

NashvilIs. Tenn, May 25.--W. g. p.
Harding, governor of the federal re-
serve board, will be the principal
speaker at the opening session of the
thirty first annuay convention OF the
Tennessee Bankers association which
meets here tomorrow for a two days
session Approximately 500 out of town
bankers and $50 local bankers are ex-
pected to attend the sessions,
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BY AssOciated Tres
NJ. o. IN.

Washington, May 25,--Discovery In
New Orleans of the camphor scale, a
new insect pest, was announced today
by the department of agriculture. II
may prove a dire menace" to the citrus
fruit orchards and other cultures OF
the country unless checked, the depart
ment said Local authorities were said
to be taking active steps to control the
pest. and have asked the assistance Of
the federal horticultural bo~rd and the
bureau of entomology in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
CLAIMS ELECTRIC DRIVE
OF TENNESSEE FAILURE

Washington, May Ex-senator
King, democrat, Utah. told the Senate
today he had been informed that the
electric drive system adopted for
American warships, had failed badly
in the case of the super dreadnaught
Tennessee, which soon is to join the
Pacific fleet.
Senator Poindexter, republican,
Washington, a member of the naval
committee said that while motors on
the Tennessee had burned out on two
occasions, these defects had been
remedied and that she would sail
this week to join the Pacific fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
Bishop Cannon Is Busy

Roanoke. May 25.-(Special Bishop
James Cannon spoke in Roanoke at the
Methodist church Monday afternoon in
behalf Of the Christian education cam
paign. He delivered vigorous, convinc-
ing argument in favor Of the cause he re-
presents. In the forenoon the Bishop
spoke at Lafayette. on the afternoon
at Five Points and Roanoke and at night
in Lineviife. driving through the coun-
try in q car. 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
STAPLE FOOD PRICES

Fish and butter took downward trend the local
tail markets yesterday Red snappers blue fish and fish
steak took drop of few cents Butter dropped cents
The fish market is pretty well played and markets
awaiting shipments to replenish their stock Ready
buyers thronged the markets all day, stocking up their
larders, and business good The following the
prices quoted in the local retail markets yesterday
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is STILL BLAZING

London May 25.-The custom house at
Dublin was still blazing fiercely at 9
o'clock this evening. says dispatch to
the Central News from Dublin.
1t was thought a portion of the build
ing could be saved but as the evening
wore on fresh breeze came up and
every department in the building was af-
fected. An unsuccessful attempt was
made to save Of some of the more val
liable documents in the buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
Censorship Bill Signed
Rx Associated Press

Boston, May 25.--Movies in Massa-
cuhsetD will be under state censor
ship hereafter, Governor Cox having
signed a bill with that provision to-
day. Supervision will be exercised by
the department of public safety. Elk
hibition CT any film not formally
passed is prohibited
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
FIRST MEMBER ELECTED

Belfast. May 25.-Thomas Moles was the
first member elected to the new Ulster
Parliament for South Belfast. The re-
turn of three other loyalists in that Sec
ton is virtually certain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
DESTROYERS SURPRISED

Dublin May 25,-Soldiers surprised
party Of civilians destroying the Bally
Carthy bridge near Tralee today. One Of
the civilians was killed, two wounded
and nine captured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
AERO CLUB PLANNING
UNIQUE BALLOON RACE
Rx Associated Press

New York, May 2o,-Pians for a unique
national balloon race, are being consider
ed by the Aero club of America, it was
announced today.
The race as suggested by Alan r. Haw-
ley, chairman of the clubs balloon COM
mittee would be between balloons entered
by cities throughout the country and
manned by crews from these cities.
Chambers of Commerce and other organ
izations will be asked to cooperate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-26
THE WEATHER

Washington, May 25.-Alabama. Georgia
and Mississippi: Generally fair Thursday
and Friday. no change in temperature.
Tennessee: Partly cloudy with local
thundershowers Thursday and Friday
no change in temperature.
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CUSTOM HOUSE AT
DUBLIN is BURNED
BY SINN FEINERS
Continued From Rage one)

VCUHtIhUed FrUHi I'NBe OHV'I
fixed the number at five civilians and
one auxiliary killed and many wounded.
Auxiliary police rescued the employed
from the building, including several
women, and escorted them outside the
military Gordon. At six o'clock this
evening the custom house was still
burning.
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That tlelr sales lad increased from
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Reporting Oh the operation Of he
Webb.Pomerenc act permitting for
nation Of associations for export
trade. the commission informs con-
gress that This act has served as "a
decided factor" in promoting The
progress OF American manufacturers
in foreign markets. The commission
says that during the year 43 associa.
tons comprising approximately 1872
concerns. whose offices and plants
were distributed over 43 states, re.
ported to- it as operating under the
export art.
The commission says also that the
law, instead of increasing the strength
of the already great American indus
trial establishments, has enabled the
smaller concerns 20 band together in
q fashion TO push fully organized eX.
port trade in q keenly competitive
manner, which they are not able to
DO at home. To Ibis extent, the COM
mission believes. the law has worked
to the great advantage Of the small
firms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-28
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