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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17

Thursday afternoon soldiers returning from the hanging of ne- gro in Centerville, marched through our streets. Protected from mob violence the negro paid the penalty of the heinous crime he perpetrated 30 days ago.
 Tn the same week of that crime, Father Coyle. sitting on his porch, was sought out and shot down.
 "The perpetrator of that homicide has not been convicted-not even in- dicted for murder in the first degree.
 Grnnd Jury's LanxunSe
 Excerpts from the report of the grand jury that thus handled Steph- enson's case. appeared on the street as part of an editorial-just as these soldiers were passing through.
 Tt contained this language in re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GEN EHAL AnEio-Saxon world joins hands in tribute to ZR-2 dead. Babe Ruth gets fifty-xixth homer. Federal employees name Stewart again.
 shriners killed when dry agents raid still. Officer and two soldiers die in plane crash.
 STATE Governor Kilby paroles Sanders. C1ass rates soon to go to printer. Statement sent cotton growers. Selma man jniled following fight.
 LOCAL May Murphy tells of needs of France.
 Southern club rcaches quota of memb bera. Mafl delivered tomorrow from new post office. Custody of chIid is awarded father. New hiEh school building for county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
MEMPHIS GOLFER WINS
 SENIOR TOURNAMENT

Rye. N. Y, September 1s.--M. J. Ccndon, Memphis country club. today won the championship of she Ma annual 36-foie tournament.
 The low net prize of the tourna ment was captured by Q. W. Hunt of St. Andrews, whose score totailed l43. With handicap of 50. Condon turned in a low gross score of 161 toddy's card totaliing 7s for the last IS holes and yesterdays strokes numbering s2. Charles K. Cooke of the Arcole Country club was the runner-up. with card of 162 for the two days play
 A feature of the days play was the score turned in for the last IS holes by Robert w. Collier, Glass D., which includes men over 70 years of age. He made the course in SS to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Boy Used in Jewel
 Thefts, Claim of
 New York Police
By Associated Press

New York, September lts--A woman, described in police circular as Queen of Pennywetghters." was arrested with two men today and there was unfolded story Of trays of rings vanishing from counters of jewelry stores, while a small boy nearby was chasing a ball around. The police say they had complaints of thefts of jewels in this manner from nearly every large city east of the Mississippi.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Bonfiglio were pricing. goods at one counter in a Brooklyn store. Frank Caputo sat near another counter with handbag while a youngster named Johnny was bouncing rubber ball, which seemed quite elusive.
 Several times he chased it back of the counters. On one of these oc- casions, 1t is charged, he seized a tray of rings and Caput swept it into the handbag and pushed Johnny hur- riedly out of the store. A policeman could not find Johnny.
 The Bonfiglios and Caputo when arrested, said they did not know the boy, that he was merely an affable lad, who had followed them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
QUITS AIR DUTY TIER LONG SERVICE
Major General Asks for Duty With Troops-Fight With
 Aide Rum0red
By Associated Press

Washington, September 16.--After nearly three years Of service, Maj Gen. Charles T. Menoher has re- ouested to be relieved as chief of the air service.
 This became known today, Secre tary Weeks. in response to inquiry announcing that General Menoner had asked formally to be released as air service head, and to be trans ferred to command of troops in the field. The secretary added that TO action had been taken as yet on the the generals desires would be granted.
 General Menoher declined to ais cuss his request for release in any way, but Secretary Weeks and air service officers declared it was based on desire to return to the work of line officer. It was emphasized that friction between General Men oher and Brig. Gen. William Mitch ell, assistant chief of the air service, which became openly manifest ssv- eral months ago, had no connection with the request
 Had Fuss With Aide
 As the first military head of he air service, branch of the war de- partment which grew out of the World war, General Menoher jnsti- tuted a number of changes, some cf which led to differences between himself and General Mitchell. The latte-'s advocacy of unified air service, taking gin both the army and navy and statements before a congressional committee that mod ern aircraft had doomed the capital ship, together with other assertions and activities, led to General Memo her making formal request last June for the relief of General Mitch ell. Secretary Weeks mediated in the controversy, with the result that General Menoher withdrew his request.
 Reports of differences between the two officers, however, persisted, and became actuated after the July bombing tests off the Virginia capas which were held to determine wheth CT aircraft had destroyed the value of the capital ship. General Mitchell maintained the tests had proven his contention, and recently submitted g report on the subject. This report now is in the hands of Secretary Weeks, but whether 1t was disap- proved or indorsed by General Mem oher has not been disclosed,
 General Menoher was appointed chief of the air service in December, 1918, then being in conn md of the Sixth army corps in France and previous to that having commanded the Forty-second, or Rainbow divi- sion. On assuming office in success sion to John D. Ryan, he merged the wartime bureau of aircraft with the office of director of military aeronautics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
CARBON HILL HAS TH|RDD|SASTROUS
 BLAZE SINCE MAY
Two Story Store and Office Building and Express Off, flee Destroyed-0ther
 Buildings Threatened

Carbon Hill, September 1s.-(spe- ciai) ).-For the third time since May IT, the business section of Carbon Hill suffered serious loss when at 9:3o last night the two-story build tng occupied by the Flynn Mercan- tile company and number of offices and smaller building containing the office of the American Railway Express were completely destroyed by fire of unknown origin. Excellent water service and heroic work by the firemen prevented further loss. The chief sufferer was the Flynn establishment, which had occupied this building but two weeks Their loss, which is partially covered by insurance, is unknown, as Is that or the dentists and doctors on the sec- ond floor. A number of other stores in the same block sustained losses by the removal of goods from tho buildings which for a time were threatened with destruction. Among these were furniture. dry goods. shoe, two grocery stores and a pool hall.
 To Rebuild With Brick
 The scene of last nights fire was the upper end of the block that was completely wiped out by fire June lS and in the block above the one Of which the greater part was burned May IT. It is understood plans are under way to replace the buildings burned last night with modern brick structure.
 
 At o'clock last night the interior of the house occupied by Mrs C. A. McCool, in the residence section or the city, was considerably damaged by fire. the origin of which is sup posed to have been from a lamp over turned by cat The family was away at the time and neigh bors see ing the flames removed most of the household goods before serious dam m- age was done. The quick arrival of the firemen prevented the de- struction of the house The firemen had just returned from this blaze when they were called to fight the flames in the business section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
De Valera Would Negotiate Further, Is London Idea,
 After Telegram's Receipt
People Want Peace, Both in England and Ireland De clare Statesmen-Further Message Exchange
 Is Expected

diced. Throughout the cOrres-
 pondence that has taken place.
 you defined your governments
 position. We have defined ours.
 If the positions were not so
 differently opposed there would
 indeed he no problem to he -dis-
 cussed. It should be obvious
 thnt In case like ours if there
 Is to he any result the negotia-
 tors must meet without prcju-
 dice and untrammellcd by any
 conditions whatever except those
 imposed by the facts as tkey
 know them.
 Up to late hour tonight Lloye George had made no response but th' soncensus of opinion was that sine, neither side 10 the argument seem ngly is desirous of rupture in tn, negotiations there doubtless would b, l further exchange of messages.
 The general view in London is ihai he hitch has arisen because boti lloyd George and DeNalera are com. oelled to keep an eye on the extrem sts in their respective cabinets bu hat behind both there also is strong public opinion in favor of peace, this feeling being as strong in Englant as in Ireland,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Mexico Celebrates Centenary With
 Gay Festivities
By Associafed Press

Mexico City, September l6.-The one hundredth anniversary of the proclamation of Mexico's inde- pendence was celebrated here to- day with parades and other fes- tivlties such as have marked tho centennial festival in progress since the early part of the month. The celebration was ushered in at midnight by the usual ami versary demonstration in the downtown district. eliminating in the ringing by President Obregon of the historic bell of Hidatgo. and reading the independence reclamation.
 The day time festivities were begun with visit by President Obregon to the Cathedral, where he deposited wreaths on the urns containing the ashes of na- tional heroes. Shortly before noon he reviewed a parade of IS bat talions of infantry and presented each unit with a flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Diued From Bridge
 After Wife Killed;
 Sentenced to Die
By Associated Press

Memphis, Tenn, September 1s.- J. S. Moon, manager of a taxicab line here, was tonight found guilty of the murder of his wife August 24 last by jury in the crininal court and was sen tenced to electrocution. Moon Is the first white man to receive the death sentence on murder charge in a shelby county court since 1904.
 Mrs. Moon was found shot to death in an automobile on the Harahan bridge over the Misssi- sippi river. after Moon had made
 spectacular leap from the cen ter span of the bridge to the river so feet below. and had been res cued by fishermen. Moons de- fense was that his wife had com mitted suicide in a Memphis su burb, after attempting to kill him and that he then drove the body to the bridge with the intention of ending his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
HEAVY DRAFT FOR 1921
 COTTON IN CHATTANOOGA
By AssocIated pr...

Chattanooga. Tenn, September Is. A draft for s5,346 in payment of 50 bales of cotton sold in Collinsville, peKalb county, Alabama. passed through one of the local banks to- day. This represents a little over 20 cents per pound. DeKalb county's cotton yield this year is estimated at 15,O00 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Tipped Of, Agents Foil Train Bandits,
 Killing Two Robbers
By Associated Press

Fort Worth, Texas, September l6.-- Two would be bandits were shot and killed last night by federal agents and railroad detectives when they a.- tempted to hold up Texas and Pacific passenger train No. II, 10 miles west of Fort Worth. A tip received by federal officers caused placing of a heavy guard on the train.
 One of the men killed, 1t is re- ported was employed by the Texas and Pacific as an engineer. He Is said to have boarded the train at Fort Worth and the other, former brakeman of the road. got on when the train was 13 miles out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
NO CONSPIRACY,| IS
 A, BRA. VERDICT
Georgia Jury Trying Striker, Finds Guilt Verdict, But
 Says No Conspiracy
Nv Associated Pr.x.

Fitzgerald, Ga, September 16.- After being out nearly 24 hours, the jury in the case of O.. c. Fairfield at 8 o'clock tonight returned a yer dict of guilty on the first count of the indictment charging 'interfer. ence with employees Of the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic railroad" and not guilty as to the other three counts in the indictment, covering conspiracy. The first count charged that Fairfield 'fnterfered" with em- ployes of the road.
 Fairfield was sentenced to serve three months in the Ben Hill county jail and 12 months at the state farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Haue You Yours?
 Treasury Says All
 of Us Haue $25O
By Associated Press

Washington, September 16.--Every man, woman and child in the country is supposed to have $250 saved up, according to figures issued tonight by the treasury, which put the total population at l08.000.000. The say ing of small investors throughout the country, 1t was said. total ap- proximately s25,000 100000, of which $21, ,000, 900, 900 is invested in govern ment securities and 000,00o,ooo IS represented by the deposits of mAre than 3O,O0O savings banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
FLORIDA DOCTOR INDICTED FOR THE MURDER OF GIRL
By Associated Press

Tampa, Fla, September Ib.-Dr. I. J. Belcher, Tarpon Springs physician. held in connection with the death of Virginia Turner. of Clearwater. whose body was found in Booker creek near Oldsmar. August 27. was indicted for manslaughter by the Pinellas county grand jury at Clear water today The formal report, it is stated. will not be filed until Fri day morning. Belcher is out on $1o,- 900 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
PREACHERS ASK HOME BREW RECIPES, STATE NEW ENGLAND FORCE
By Associated Press

Hartford. Conn, September 1s.-- Among more than 1000 letters re- ceived recently, seeking information as to permits for the making of 'hopermade winese or ~non-intoxi-- least a dozen clergymen, the. inter nal revenue bureau here announced today. The office force has been swamped with correspondents since announcement was made that heads of families may make POO gallons of wine yearly for home use. pro- vided permit is obtained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17

ferring to the summary punishmen by mob of man and woman som weeks ago.
 '.No act of violence in this county for years could have had more damaging and far-reach- ing effect toward the destruction of the government, or bid for more fragrant violation of it's laws, and of the rights and lib- critics of its citizens, than this one act. The people who com posed this mob must, of neces- sity, have been of very low grade and type of citizens. hav- E ing no regard for the keeping of the law and an utter contempt of the government under which they live and of the rights and liberties of the citizens of the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Sun Shines, Stars
 Twinkle on Insured
 Bridegroom Party
By Associated Press

Hatford, Conn.,, September 16.-An insurance policy for $500 against un- favorable weather on his wedding day, was recently issued to Boston man. local insurance company stated today. The bridegroom had declared he wished to avoid extra expense should rain alter the carry ing out of arrangements. The com pany found the risk a good one, as the sun shone on the bridal couple and the stars twinkled as they left on their honeymoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
Deputy Killed After
 Warning; Bloodhound
 Used in Clue Hunt
By Associated Press

Knoxville, Tenn September 16.-- T. c. Partin, recently appointed deputy sheriff. was fired upon from ambush near Pinevlle, KN, Monday evening about 6 o'clock and instantly killed, it became known here today.
 noted bloodhound trailed scent to the home of Robinson Head but. Head and two companions were not there. Warrants have been sworn out for this trio and the posse is try ing to locate them. It is said Partin had been warned that he would be killed. He has been active in run ming down moonshiners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
THE WEATHER
By Associated Press

Washington, September 16.-Ala- hama and Mississippi: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday.
 Georgia: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday. gstFN
 Florida: Fair Saturday and Sum day except showers in extreme south portion.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Satur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta- tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m 90th meridian time September 16, 1921:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
"OH, SKINNAYl

come on over. Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn will be in The Age-Herald next Sunday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-17
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Unsettled today Continued warm.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
BANKRUPTS REACH
 ZENITH IN AUGUST
(1y the As.ocxarea rress)

New York, Sept. 2.-Commercial failures in the United States during the month of August totaled 1,562 and invoiced an indebtedness of over $42,- 000,000, the largest of any August in the nations business history, accord ing to Dun's Review, released for publication today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
SCHOOLS GROW IN NUMBERS AND,C0ST ENUMERATION INCREASED Superintendent's Annual Report Also Shows Gains in Enrolment and
 Expenditures.

A healthy increase in school popu- latlon, marked gain in the enroll ment and attendance of white pupils and sharp rise in both revenue and expenditures for public schools are revealed in the annual report of Couu- ty Supt. A. A. Parsons of the schools of Faulkner county, which has ias, been completed.
 The total enumeration of persons Of school age increased from i0.S62 last year to 11,252 this year. s xa.u of 390, or 3.6 per cent. Errv,lr.e-, shows net increase of 4lS. iath.3sns a gain of 534 in white pupils Ani a decrease of 116 in negro pupils The same is true of attendance. the aver age daily attendance of white pupils increasing S25 and that of negroes decreasing 22, a net increase of sos. The total amount received for school purposes, including previous balances on hand, increased from $79,119.63 for the year ending June 30, 1920, to $11S,216.93 for the year ending June oo' ho-A' oldi SAptIlulLuEeS lTCrodS- ed from $68,75494 for the fiscal year 1919-1920 to $111, ,95042 for the past fiscal year.
 A large part of the increase, Super lntendent Parsons explains, is due to earlier presentation of warrants of the Conway school district, but the re- mainder is due to increased salaries to teachers. How the latter have grown is shown in the following aver ages of monthly salaries, the first figure being for the 1920 report and the last for the 1921: Holding state life certificates-males, S120, $133; females, $50, $125. Holding profes- sional licenses-males, S125, S175; females, $50, $150 First grades males, $75, SIP; females, $70, S70. Second grades-males, $65, S71; fe- males, $65, $47 Third grades-maes $40, $60; females, S35, $45. These figures are for white teachers, sal aries of negro teachers showing pro- portionate increases.
 The following tables shows the enumeration, enrolment and average daily attendance figures for the coun- ty, with those of last year fol con- harrison.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
SMALL DECREASE IN
 STATE ENUMERATION

Little Rock, Sept. 2.-Statistics compiled by the state superintendent show reduction of more than 1000 Tn the enumeration of persons of school age in the state.
 In 1920 there were 676,009 persons between the ages of 6 and 21 years. This year there are 675,001. The nor nal increase in recent years has been about two per cent of the preceding annual enumeration and had this been maintained, there would have been an increase of about 13,000 instead of decrease of 1,008.
 When asked for an explanation of this condition, State Superintendent John L. Bond said:
 "This was the first year of the operation of the county superintend- ents law. One of the things which was impressed upon the superintend- ents was the necessity of accurate l statistics, known fact that in certain counties in recent years, there has been a tendency to make the reports as large as possible The state board 1 of education has insisted that this must not be done. In consequence the superintendents have insisted upon more accurate reports and the emu meration is therefore as nearly cor rect as it is possible to make it." ] The apportionment will be made next Monday. There is still one coun- ty out and the per capita is not yet known. It is not believed, however, that it gil be greater than the ap- ,portionment of last year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
DR. R.RFYNOLDSBACKl
 AS HENDRIX HEAD

Dr. John Hugh Reynolds, who has spent the past year at Nashville as head of the successful Christian edu- cation movement by the Southern Methodist church, returned to Conway this morning and resumed his duties as president of Hendrix College. Dr. Reynolds family had preceded him from Nashville
 Dr. Reynolds leadership of the church's greatest movement in behalf of it's educational enterprises has been the subject of frequent praise by the daily and religious press, and it's suc- cess has increased his prominence in the ranks of Methodist laymen. His position as director general required extensive travel during the course of the campaign and his addresses were a big factor in the churchwide move ment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
PRESTON NEGRO SCHOOL.

The negro school at Preston, not wlthstanding the prevalence of ma- larla in the community, has splendid attendance. Things having a ten dency to develop the pupils into ideal citizens are being stressed. An edu- cation is preparation to live com pletely, how to treat the body and mind and how to behave as citizens, are some of the things emphasized. Among the boarding students are Thomas Sewell, Pearl Port, James Sewell and Margaret Sticking. J. k. Anderson is principal and Weather Williams has charge of the primary partment.-Corresp pendent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-02
Stories of By Elmo Great Scouts Watson vsas
''BUFFALO CHIP" JIM WANTED
 TO BE LIKE BUFFALO BILL
@, Western Newspaper Union.

Plain Jim White was his name, but along the whole western frontier he was known as Buffalo Chip" Jim, . name which he carried to his grave. He had been boyhood friend of Buff falo Bill. and when Cody became an Indian scout, White also took up that occupation. For years he was Buff. falo Bills faithful follower-half. servant half-"partner" He copied Buffalo Bills dress, his speech and the way he walked. He let his hair xrow long in imitation of Cody. He was always at the famous scouts side, and took more care of Buffalo BilPs guns and horses than he did of his own.
 Two stories of how he got his name are told. One Is this: General Sher- idan had arrived at Fort Wallace, Kan, and was seeking Buffalo Bill to guide him on a buffalo hunt. White appeared and told the general that Cody was away.
 "But when MT. Cody is away, I'm Buffalo Bill" declared White.
 "The h--l you arew said Little Phil" with contempt. Buffalo chips, you mean l" And the general stamped away angrily.
 According to the other version of Whites christening, one night at Fort Laramie he claimed the right to be known by some other name than sim pie Jim White, something descriptive of his close friendship for Buffalo Bill.
 "All right" said Major Morton of the Ninth infantry, wen call you Buffalo Chips '"
 White was with the Fifth cavalry when 1t attacked Chief American Horses camp at Slim Buttes, s. b, in the autumn of 1876. After the de feat of the Indians, the soldiers began hunting down little parties of Sioux hidden in the gulches and ravines near the edge of cliff. He had raised himself ts his feet and was ready to fire at a warrior down In the ravine when shot rang out.
 White sprang in the air, clutched Aas A1ApS " HIS n1Faas anu Nitn tue Startled cry of "Oh, my God. boys, they've got mel" he plunged forward down the slope, shot through the heart
 "A simplerminded, gentler fron- tiersman never lived. He was mod esty and courtesy itself, and he had three unusual traits for men of his class-he never drank; never heard him swear, and no man ever heard him lie," writes Gen. Charles King, who knew him well and who saw him die that cold September morning at Slim Buttes.