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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
DEFENSE RESTS IN !
 HE TRIAL OF 46
Express Defendants Take Stand-Arguments Will
 Begin Monday
By Associated Press

Macon, Ga. April 2.-rhe defense rest ed this afternoon in the trial of 46 per sons out of a total of 64 indicted on charges of conspiracy in connection with the alleged theft of million dollars worth of property from the American Railway Express company during gov ernment control.
 It was the first Saturday session of federal court since the beginning of the trial three weeks ago. only 5 of the defendaptsg took the stand, although character witnesses were introduced for the other 8 accused men. Assistant District Attorney E. Glenn Powers, con ducting the governments case, an nounced that it would take only few minutes on Monday for the rebuttal after which arguments are to begin. The arguments may take up an entire weeS, but both sides hope to have the case iE the hands of the jury by the end or the next week.
 There were numerous witnesses today for the defense and also as to the char acter of the defendants.
 Ed Knox, negro, denied that he had ever purchased anything from w. A Hughes or that he had ever stolen ex- press shipments. Hughes had stated that he once caught Knox stealing A hat from an express shipment and eau toned him not to repeat the act without getting permission.
 The negro told of six-hour sweat box" examination in the office of Superin- tendent R. H. Mays He said after ne had refused to give information Detec- tive E. F. Copeland said 'The best thing we can do is to take hbn down to the woods or the river He'd tell us then.
 MT. Hughes said I stole an overcoat and sold it to another negro said Knox. T said: I don't care who said l stole an overcoat it was falsehood. '
 Suppose I said you stole an over coats,' Detective :. l.. Rosser said as he rushed over to me. looked up and he had a pistol in his hand, pointing right there" and the negro pointed to his eyes, which were fairly popping out of his head and blinking rapidly.
 .sI said, 'Cap'n, I was not talking about you.'
 The negro denied that he had signed a confession that was ready to him and Which bore his name. He was shown bond that he had signed and said this signature was his. The government may ir troduce a handwriting expert Monday to show that the signatures are the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
CONVICT AT LIBERTY
 FOR QUARTER CENTURY
 IS RETURNED TO PRISON

Tuscaloosa, April 2.--(speciuL)-- Alex Price, an escaped convict from the Mississippi penitentiary since 1S96-25 years ngo--svas re- turned to Chiclkasaw county today. He originally was convicted fer stealing n mule and wagon and served one year and three months before his escape.
 Price was arrested at SearIes by Tuscaloosa county officers Tuesday on a minor charge of peace disturb ance for creating trough house" at dance. Local newspapers handled the arrest in the course of police court news and incidentally gave q description of the prisoner. The description was read by an old time Mississippi penitentiary guard, who believed he recognized Price and nn investigation began result ing fin Prices recapture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
LAUDERDALE ATTRACTS

Sheffield, April 2.--( Special. )-Col- bert county farmers visited Lauderdale county alfalfa fields Saturday In com pany with County Agent Deal to se- cure first hand information relative to alfalfa growing. The fields in the adjoining county are from one to three years old and the farmers in this coun- .ty are contemplating putting in quite good acreage In alfalfa. The lesume does well in this section and after proper inocculation and seeding the stands are very abundant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
MANHAT TAN HOTEL,
 ANNIST0N, IS SOLD

Anniston. Arpil 2.-(Special.)-J. c. Stiles, who formerly operated leading hotels in. Milledgeville, Ga, and Chat tanooga, Tenn, has acquired the Man haitian hotel interests in this city from A. Lamar Poindexter. the change be- coming effective Friday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Poindexter will leave Monday for Pablo Beach, Fla, for sew eral weeks of vacation, and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Poindexter will remain in the city at Noble institute until the close of the present school session. Local friends of MT. and Mrs. Poindex- ter hope that they will return to Annis- ton to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
CONCERT IS ANNOUNCED
College Musicians Will Perform at
 Cullman

Cullman, April 2.-(SpeciaL) )--The music lovers of Cullman are looking forward to an enjoyable evening Wednesday, April 6, when the St. Ber- nard orchestra from the college will give an elaborate programme at the school hall of the Sacred Heart church The orchestra consists of 26 members, mostly finished musicians. The pro- gramme for the evening will include Schuberts Unfinished Sympbonv" an. Tschaigowskys March Slave" These two numbers will be greatly appre- ciated by those who favor high-class music
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
METHODISTS CONFER
District Session Is Held at Evergreen
 Saturday and Sunday

Ashville, April 2.--f Special. )-Rev. s. T. Slaton, presiding elder of the Gads- den district, held the second quarterly conference for Ashville Evergreen charge at Evergreen Saturday and Sunday preaching both days. The business meeting was held Saturday afternoon, the Ashville church being paid in full. Dinner was served or the grounds by the hospitable people of Evergreen community, who know how to cater to the inner man, there being an abundance and some to let.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
KIWANIS IS ORGANIZED
Alexander City Has Sixty Members0
 Two Weeks Old

Alexander City, April 2.- (Special.)- The recent organization of a Kiwanis club in Alexander City tends to put the city in that class of communities where big things are done. The organi- zation Is less than two weeks old. but boasts a membership of 60. Benjamin Russell is president. J. s. Mullens, sec retary. All committees are earnestly at work at their respective tasks and the zeal and enthusiasm manifested at the recent luncheon give assurance of a bright future for the clubs ideals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
MERIDIAN VETERANS OF
 FOREIGN WARS ORGANIZED

Meridian, Miss, April 2.-(Special.) A post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, to be known as the Lauderdale post, has been organized here.
 The following officers were elected: Frank J. C'Keefe, commander; Harlan H. Baker, adjutant; J. A. Hammond, senior vice commander; Van T. Sher- man, junior vice commander; Harry T. Lake, officer of the day; Edward T. Lake, guard.
 Robert T. Woodsde, commander -in- chief, arrived in the city today and will install the newly elected officers. The organization was perfected by charles s. Pemburg, deputy chief of staff. La-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
HE'S CHECKING PROPERTY
State Official Seeking Value of Shef-
 field Company

Sheffield, April Special )-Capt. Nicols, engineer of the Alabama pub lie service commission, has been in this city during the week for the purpos$ of vafuing the properties of the Shelf field company, operators of the water electric and street car system. The company recently applied for an in crease in water rates and the state commission ordered valuation of the properties before making a final de- cison in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03

made to that end, the chances are 10
 to one that MT. Harding will read his message in per son at a joint ses- sion to be arranged
 in the hall of the House of Represen . tatives one wee N from Tuesday. MT.
 Harding b @ l 1 e V 6 , that the personal contact between the executive and legis :.
 lative branches Is a good thing, and the mere fact thdt t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
CAPTURED CAR CARES
 HEAVY WHISKY CARGO

Anniston, April 2.-tSpeciaI)- Sheriff W. E. Parker is searching for the owner of a new Dodge ear captured at Piedmont Friday night and which contained about so gall Ions of corn whisky. The car and whisky were captured by Deputy Sheriff Wilson, but the occupants of the machine made their escnpe aft CT a wheel had been broken and disabled the car. The occupants of the ear had removed the license tag plate from the machine and fled when they saw the officer approach ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
Accident Victim Improves

Annlston, AprlI 2.--lSpec1aI.)--H. T. An- drews, shipping clerk at the plant of the Anniston Foundry company who was seriously injured on February 9 when Louisville and Nashville passenger train struck Kis Ford car at the Gen. trat Foundry company crossing m West End, was able to leave St Lukes hos ptal for the first time Saturday. Mir. Andrews right arm remains partially paralyzed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
Pupils Give Play

Anniston. April 2.-(Special. )-Presen- tation of ."Walrus and the Carpenter, !" an April play. by the pupils of the Will mer Avenue school at the High school auditorium. Friday evening, proved to be one of the. enJoyable mid-season events in Anniston. The play was given under the direction of Miss Ruth Vivian Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
New Store TOcates

Alexander City, April 2.-tSpecial.)- L Witt. recently of Birmingham, has opened a general merchandise estab- lishment in the Southern Bell building. MT. Witt has been engaged for a num- Der oftyears in this line and was pre- vailed upon to make this the location for this new business venture because of the business as usuap attitude in the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
Secretary Resigns

Alexander City. April 2.-tspecfal.)--. Mrs. Alice Carlisle, who for the past 12 months has held the office of home secretary of the Red Cross. has re- signed to accept an appointment in the state organization with headquar- ters at Montgomery. Mrs. S A. Mil Ter has been elected to succeed her. and has assumed her duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 2.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Sunday and Monday; slightly warmer Sunday.
 Tennessee: Fair Sunday and Monday, not much change in temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Sunday and Monday, not much change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
Prisoner Is Returned

Cuiiman. April 2.-(Special.) )-Sheriff Lambert has returned John Malone to Cullman from Birmingham. He is want ed on charge of grand larceny. He, together with Jack Duke, is alleged to have stolen number of automobile cas- ipgs near Welti, a short time ago Duke is out under bond. Malone is in jail here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
CONGRESS CALLING
 ON PRESIDENT FOR
 INSTRUCTIONS NOW
Harding Will Probably Follow Wilson Custom and Read Message to Extra. SeS-
 sion in Person
By ROBERT 1T. SMALL peciaI Correspondnt of The Age-Herald Copyright, 1921, by The Age-Herald)

Washington, April 2.-(Special.) J. Congress will be in session one week from tomorrow and President Hard ing will begin within day or two his first message to the legislative branch of the government of which he so recently was a part.
 Although 1t is stated at the White House that no definite plans have been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
] J. A. HoweIl. Rarber. Dies

Anniston. April 2.-(SpeciaL )-James A. Howell. for many years a leading barber of this city. died at his home at Iron City Friday night after an illness of several weeks. The body will be buried at that place Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03
New Pastor Arrives

Dothan. April 2.--(SpeciaL)-The Rev h.. IT. Reeves of Birmingham, recently called by the Headland Avenue Baptist church here, will arrive tonight 10 take s,.araa of inc work here. MT. Reeves comes highly recommended as being strong preacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03

subject the most careful consideration and while his message to Congress is likely to be brief, he will make his own wishes as to taxes and the tariff plainly known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-03

the custom was re-introduced7 by WOod- row Wilson will not deter him from con- tinuing it.
 AS he turns to the prepara tion of his message Mir. Harding is being urged once more to recommend that the rev sion of the federal taxes be given the right of way by Congress. Much as he intended to give Congress all the defer ence due to a coordinate branch of the government, the President already has learned that the shaping of the legisla- tive programme is to be placed very largely Tn his own hands Congress lead- CTS are going more and more to the White House for guidance. It is not sonly case of consulting the President E wishes, but of actually calling upon him
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
eAReANzos DISTRIBUTED

Tn Cananea this week there was made another distribution of garban- EOS among families of unemployed workmen, many of whom are report ed in very destitute circumstances. through the long continued suspen- sion of operations by the big mining companies operating there. This is the third distribution of the kind, and like it's predecessors the comestiblc was contributed by the state govern ment. the distribution being made by the municipal government, to which a carload was consigned. Distribution was made among needy families in quantities graded according to num- bers.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
FASHION SHOW
 ATTRACTS MANY
Latest Modes Are Displayed On Living Models to Big
 Gathering at Fair

The fall fashion show at The Fair Store last night was an elaborate dis play of the latest styles of women's wearing apparel. worn by beautiful hv ing models, and was attended by 2. large gathering of women not only of the Warren District, but from Doug las, Ft. Huachuca and other towns, who were interested in seeing the very latest modes.
 The various lines of apparel were displayed by five models, who wore the clothes gracefully and naturally and displayed the art of the designer to the fullest possible advantage. The audience was ranged around the edges of the large second floor display room, while the models advanced down a short flight of stairs and up and down the center of the floor.
 The apparel dispiayed was in great variety. Evening dresses were shown in beautiful radium silks, both in col ors and in black. In Ine lustrous ra- dium silks were shown the late shades of sunset, copper, mouse and asparagus green, many with contrast ing sashes. The new sleeves are particularly noticeable and in much variety, some being in puffs and scallOped effects.
 Street dresses were shown in trico- tine, pOiret wills, satin backed crepes and cantons; copies from noted de signers such as Poiret, Jennel, Lang win and others. An afternoon dress of imported Spanish lace attracted much notice.
 New materials were shown In coats, the models being noticeable for long lines, many in loose, flaring designs with gorgeous fur colors and large flowing sleeves. Brown is a leading color in street clothes and black in dresses.
 The blouses differ from anything that has been shown previously, in varied and artistic color combina- tions. Most of the high grade mod els are made with large, wide sleeves, in contrasting effects with bands to match, others embroidered in floral designs.
 Hats were by high grade manufac. turers and designers in the east from late Paris styles. Soft brims are in much evidence, designed so that they may be worn in several different ways to suit the contour of the indiv- idual features. Large picture hats were in black. of Lyons velvet trim med with fringe and jet; others with pheasant tails.
 Altogether the fashion show was an interesting and instructive event and was seen by nearly every woman in the district who is interested in clothes-and that means every wo man.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
ZOellner Quartet
 Concert Tickets
 Are Selling Fast

The subscription sale of tickets for the coming concert by the Zoellner quartet, under the auspices of the high school student body, at the high school auditorium on october IA, has already taken th1ee-fourths of the seating capacity of the auditorium. In case the accommodations of the build ing are taken by subscription, which seems probable, there will be no gen. eral sale of tickets.
 The students concert committee ex poets to call on the citizens of the en- tire district this week, but in case any miss securing reservations they may be had by writing to c. w. Bowers, the music supervisor.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
CHA MONSTER AND BULL SNAKE STAGE DEATH BATTLE IN DRUG STORE WINDOW; SNAKE DIES FIRST

eyes. The Gila monster seemed half asleep, with it's horrid jowl resting languidly on the floor. But it was not asleep. With an amaz- ingly sudden dart it stretched forth it's ugly head and caught the dainty white throat of the bull snake between its grinning jaws.
 Instantly the window became a scene of action. The Gila monster heId fast with it's death grip, but
 the snake quickly cOiled its full length around the blOated body of it's assailant. In ever tightening coils the monster was crushed and squeezed until it's tortured body was ready to burst-but the Gila monster never let go. In a few minutes it was over. The snake relaxed in death and the Gila monster let go its hold.
 Tut the monsters victory was at the cost of it's own death. Like a condemned criminal, it Tapped I'D two raw eggs that were stand ing in a dish, and few minutes later quivered in it's death throes.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
Storm Tears Off Roofs, Demolishes
 Fences; Fills Creeks

The storm that visited Tombstone yesterday was one of the most terrific in many day. Roofs were taken off and fences demolished by the high wind, and the rainfall was supple mented at times by hail. Walnut Gulch ran high, while at the dip at Trappman's, near the Monument, the flow of water was the greatest ever handled since the road to Fairbank was completed. The dip carried the flood with the exception of a slight washout of the dirt approach on the Tombstone end. Right after the storm car passed through from Ben son, which showed the road to Ben- son to be open. Word from Miller Canyon and Jacks Place in the Hua. chucas was to the effect that not a drop of rain fell at either of those places.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16

A duel to the death (of both con- testants) took place the other eve ming in the window of the Central Pharmacy on Brewery Gulch, be- tween a Gila monster and a bull snake.
 The Gila monster, one of the largest ever captured here, had been placed on exhibit in the win dow of the drug store, and after a tune somebody brought in the bull snake to increase the men, agerie Both creatures were thought to be sufficiently harm less and they were left together for passersby to see.
 For long time the two did not seem to notice each other, the Gila monster slothfully crawling from corner to corner of the window and the bull snake gracefully glid- ing back and forth in hopeless anxiety to get out. Suddenly something happened. The snake had glided close to the Gila mon ster, glaring at it suspiciously as it passed with its beady black
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
ALLEGED ATTACK
 |S NUT VERIFIED.
Officers Fail to Find Any Foundation For Stories
 Of Accident Victim

Deputies sheriff and other peace officers were working all day yester- day in an effort to clear up the mys- terious story of Miss Sadie Champion of Gold Gulch, Warren. who was pick ed up in the brush Wednesday night several miles from her mothers home and who declared that she had been attacked and brutally beaten by three men.
 Miss Champion stuck to her story, with notifications, yesterday, but In- Vestigatlon has not revealed any foun dation in fact of any of the liVid de tails which she told. The only out standing fact in the case is that she was very severely battered and bruis- ed, and those who have carefully in Vestigated the case are inclined more to the belief that her story came from a temporarily disordered mind, the result of her injuries.
 After Miss Champion had been car ried to the housce Wednesday night she told a detailed story of the attack She said at first that Chris MedZor, a neighbor, was with the two MeXi- cans who attacked her, but yesterday said that she was not sure it was Mid Zor, and later said that she did not be- Heve it was him. Midzor is a one armed man who could be identified easily. He was found at his residence a few hours after the injured girl was brought in; was astonished at the charge, and declared that he knew nothing of the matter and could easily establish an alibi. No suspicion is no wattached to Midzor and he is not under arrest.
 Miss Champion said Wednesday night that she had ridden out to bring in her horse, and that as she was re- turning to the ranch with the animal she surprised three men in the act of killing two heifers, and with a bull roped and tied in the brush. She said that the men dragged her from her horse and brutally beat her, going in- to details as to how they had tired to cut out her tongue and threatened to cut off finger to get a diamond ring. She said that they shot the horse she was riding and the one she was lead ing. She identified the slaughtered heifers and the bull and told where she saw one of the men hide his gun after the alleged attack.
 Later elaborations were to the ef- feet that they wore black masks and placed a pair of army handcuffs on her wrists. She said that as one of them bent over her she struck him in the face with the handcuffs and in- flicted a noticeable wound on the bridge of his nose.
 Investigations yesterday revealed the fact that no cows or heifers had been killed. The bull was in the pas ture. Neither horse had been shot, but the horse Miss Champion rode had been cut on barbed wire. A place in the fence was found where a horse
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
MEXICAN BOUND OVER
 ON STABBING CHARGE

Samuel s. Leyvas, charged with as- sault with intent to do bodily injury. on the complaint of Antonio Rios who said that he tried to stab him with a miners candlestick, was given a pre-. liminary hearing yesterday in the lo- cal justice court before Judge Craig and was bound over for trial in the superior court. Leyvas failed to make bond in the sum of S150 and was re- moved to the county jail at Tomb stone to await trial.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
Easier Money Is Shown By Demands
 For New U. s. Issue

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. - Prelim- mary reports indicate subscriptions aggregating more than $1,400,000, ,00G to the treasury's combined offer of $500. 100000 in snort term notes and certificates dated September 15, Sec retary Mellon, announced tonight.
 Treasury officials declared that the total of subscriptions was the largest ever received for these securities.
 An easier money market was indi- cated by the heavy over-subscription, officials said
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
International Court
 Expected to Convene Last of Next Month

GENEVA, Sept. 15. - (By the As sociated Press.) - The permanent in ternational court of justice probably will hold its first meeting in The Hague the last week of October.
 Two cases have been filed with the league for transmission to the court. Both are from the international labor bureau. One calls for an interpreta- tion of the clause of the bureau giv- ing the eight principal industrial na- tions the right to sit permanently on the board of the league. The other grows out of refusal of the emp;os- CTS group in the bureau to nominate representatives for. the mixed com mission in disarmament.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-09-16
CLEANUP SQUAD IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN BISBEE TODAY IN TIME TO START WORK THIS AFTERNOON

The cleanup squad of the Veterans Bureau, which is touring the country in an effort to dispose of all claims of injured veterans for compensation or vocational training, and to clear up all pending matters of war risk insur ance, is expected to arrive in Bisbee today and to be ready for business sometime this afternoon at the Legion club. The unit twill be here today and tomorrow
 Every ex-service man who desires