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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
NO ACTION TAKEN ON
 VI NORWOOD CAR LINE

Granting of franchise to the Nor wood Street Car company for the extension of the Norwood street car line from Thirty sixth street 10 to Thirty second street and Eff teenth avenue. north, was taken under advisement by the city com mission yesterday.
 The franchise petition Will ne over until the return to the city or J. Ellis Brown, commissioner or public utilities, who left yesterday on his vacation He will return to the city shortly after August l, 1t IS understood.
 The commissions action yesterday came after persons interestered had been heard in protracted argument. The principal objection voiced yes terday was made by residents on Thirty sixth street, who declared that thoroughfare was too narrow to sup port q car line. They suggested the city's purchase of right of way west of the street or the transfer or this property by the Birmingham Realty company.
 Commissioner Brown is in favor of granting the petition, 1t IS said' VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
.EX-SERVICE MEN IN LOCAL HOSPITAL GIVEN
 PLEASANT SURPRISE

The 36 ex-service men in the South Highlands infirmary were given a delightful surprise yesterday when a committee composed of Mrs. Henry Swope. Mrs. B. A. Cooper, Mrs. c. c. Winston. Miss Lillian Winston, MrA Bessie L. Phillips. Hurston Cooper, Orrin Winston and James Robinson visited them taking a large quanti- ty of fruit and flowers.
 In addition musical programme was rendered by Miss Lillian Wins ton, who gave several selections.
 Automobile rides are given these wounded men frequently by Mrs. c. W. Millican, Mrs s. A. Millican, Mrs. c. Marine, Mrs. Swope, Mrs. Phillips and Hurston Cooper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
SERVICES TO BE HELD
 FOR SERGEANT COUCH

Funeral services for sergt- Harry P. Couch. who was killed in the saint Mihiel drive September 20, 1919, will be held from the Lige Loy chapei this afternoon at o'clock. Birmingham post, No. l, American Legion, Will os in charge of the services.
 Sergeant Couch was a member or Company K, One Hundred and sixty seventh infantry. Rainbow division. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Mcnnie May Hays, Bowling 1reec' Ky, who is in Birmingham al pres- ent to attend the funeral
 All legionnaires have ,oeen quested to report in uniform at the C.reenwood cafe at 1880 o'clock, to attend the funeral. The pail bearers will be members of the Rainpow cha ptAr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22

been operated by the men responsible for the murder of Officer Howell. were discovered by the officers while searching in the vicinity where the killing took place. These outfits had the appearance of having recently been abandoned, according to the of ficers, who stated the evidence col lected led them to believe they were owned by the men directly responsi- ble for killing of the prohibition of ficer.
 In addition to Deputies Eubanks and Dews, other officers working on this case were W. r. Romine of Florence, W. r. Hampton and w. T. Slayton of Huntsville. ]. C. Huckably of Hartselle, and Edward Moody, deputy United States marshal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Prohibition Officers
 Declare HouUeH Killing
 A We'll Conceiued Plot
Officers Returned From Morgan County Tell of Activ ties to Run Down Slayers of Prohibition Agent Fourteen Under Arrest in Connec-
 ton With the Crime

Fourteen men have now been ar- rested in connection with the killing of Edward Howell, deputy prohibit tion enforcement agent, about six miles from Albany Sunday night, ac- cording to Deputies W. E. Eubank and T. c. Dews, who returned from Morgan county yesterday. N. L., Pierce, prohibition enforcement agent in charge of Alabama, is ex- pected to return to Birmingham to- day.
 Immediately following the staying of the prohibition officer, Mir. Pierce with his force of men went to the scene and under his direction q systematic search, resulting in the arrest of 14 men, has been con ducted. According to the officers re- turning to Birmingham, the two men who arc believed to have committed the crime have thus far escaped the arms of the law, but officers stated they knew their names and had notified officials all over the coun- try to be on the look out for them
 Arrests Expected
 Arrests of these men are expected at any time, they stated, and when this is accomplished the officers be- lieve they will have caught the men entirely responsible for the murder of Mir. Howell
 The officers declared that all evi- dence gathered proves conclusively that Mir. Howell was the victim of plot to eliminate him from the pro- hbition field. The officer was con- sidered one of the most relentless foes to moonshiners ever engaged In running down this class of criminals in the state, according to the of- ficers.
 The seven men arrested wednes- day and yesterday are Will Lewis, Mason Lewis, William McElyea, K. H. Hafley, W. B. Sanders, George Lewis, and a negro named Will Car ter Others held in connection With the case are D. c. Johnson, Will Hudson, Frank Mitchell, Will Wat kins, Frank Winston, Sam Lewis and Sam Perkins, All of these men were placed in the county Jail at Huntsville. They will be given preliminary hearing before s. k. Richardson, United States commis- sioner, on August l. Bonds have been fixed at s2,oo0 each by the commits sioner, and it Is stated that friends of the men are making efforts to provide bail for them.
 stills Captured
 Four large stills, believed to nave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
CHARLOTTE IS LATEST
 MEMBER CIVITAN CLUB

Charlotte, N. C.. is the latest entry into the Civitan fold. Dr. C. W. shrop- shire, international president, yes terday received a telegram from R' F. Brown. field representative an nouncing organization of a club with a charter membership of 50.
 Frank P. Glass, former newspaper man. will talk about his trip 10 Europe at the luncheon of the Bir- mingham Civitan club today. He IS expected to tell many interesting facts about conditions on the other side, as he has the entree into the circles denied the average vlsi'or 'o Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
MEET PLANS
 TO BE DISCUSSED

Members of the Alabama Safety as- sociation will discuss plans for the field meet to be held in Woodrow Wilson park on August 6, at a spe- cial meeting Saturday at 1:so D. m. in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The secretary of the association, H J. Mead. is receiving entries for the meet, and reports that arrange ments for the occasion are progress ing splendidly. Prizes will be given at the meet to the teams making first aid work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
JUNIOR CHAMBER
 HAS PASSED 800 MARK

Announcement is made by r. A. Smith. secretary of the Junior Cham Der of Commerce, that the member ship of the organization has now passed the 500 mark Active mem bership solicitation has been sus- pended until fall. but individual members are constantly mailing m new applications
 Membership emblems. containing the name of the organization. and the city seal have been ordered and will be distributed among the mem- bers. The emblems will serve the purpose of introduction. where mem bers do not know each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
]. ROBERT GREENE
 DIES SUDDENLY '

Funeral services for John hopert Greene, age 4s, well known Birming- ham man who died suddenly yesterr day morning of heart failure at his home on Mount Pinson road, will be held from the residence this after noon at 3 o'clock. The deceased was the son of the late Dr. Robert $. Greene an early pioneer citizen of the Birmingham district.
 Burial will be in Woodlawn ceme- tery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Fannie Hewett Greene and six children; a brother, Julius Greene, and two sisters. Miss Anna Greene, and Mrs Mary Greene Messer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 CALLED TO MEET ;. ] AT 9A. M. TODAY

The retail merchants of Bir- mingham are called for . special ing in the office of the Alabama Retail Merchants association in the Watts building. President Joe H. Lovcman announced tAe call last night.
 The meeting is for the rur- pose of deciding whether the re- tail establishments of Birmfng- ham shall close this afternoon during the funeral of Dr. J. H. Phillips between the hours of and o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
PRESIDENT WINBURN
 lNSPEcTS PROPERTIES
 CENTRAL OF GEORGIA

x W. A. Winburn, president of the Qntral of Georgia railroad, and plrty spend yesterday in Birming- hum on an inspection trip. In the p3rty were A. R. Lawton, legal vice pfsident; l.. A. Downs. vice presi- dAt and general manager; C. T. Alley, vice president and traffic mAager; c. K. Lawrence. chief engi- nef c. B. Weaver. engineer of maintenance and ways.
 he Central of Georgia is building Aven-mile spur line into the Ca hah coal field out from McComb's $ swith to tap important coal mining developments by the Alabama Fuel and ton company. County Coal com pany. and ota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
SerUice Held
 By tue Knights Of Kadosh

Deeply impressive and solemn was the midnight service held last night at the Masonic temple by the Knights of kadosh over Dr. J. II. Phillips, a knight of the order and an honorary thirty third degree Mason.
 The Scottish Rite room of the temple was packed to Its ca pacity for the service which was open to the public.
 Surrounding tho bier were three nltars, upon each of which burned three mourning candies and exactly at midnight group of the knights in mourning robes and each carrying lighted black candle. filed slowly into the room and surrounded the bier. Practically all of the knights participating In the service were honorary thirty-thirds degree MasOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
 FAIRFAX HARRISON GOES THROUGH CITY

Fairfax Harrison, president of the southern Railway, spent an hour or so early yesterday morning in Bir- mingham in his private car, which arrived from Atlanta at $40 4. m and left at 7:s0. He was accom- panied by H. w. Miller, vice presi- dent; and J. H. Stanfiel general manager western division formerly superintendent at Birmingham, but now with headquarters at Cincinnati.
 High officials of the various rail- roads have been making trips to Bir- mingham recently. It is believed that the railroad operators see the turn in business affairs and are taking steps to be prepared for the reviying traffic out of this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22

The service Is in the nature of a trial of the deceased brother which Is interrupted by knights who point out that it Is not for humans to pass judgment upon the dead--that remains alone with God. At the conclusion each knight passed beside the re- mains and around the head of the caskct expressing farewell. The room was in entire darkness save for the funeral light shed by the tnpers.
 The accompanying music was also very impressive in it's sol- emnity. miserere being chanted ns tenor solo while a mixed choir sang "Abide With Me- and Lead Kindly Light"
 The close relatives of the de- ceased who were In the city last night, were seated nearest the casket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
ANNUAL CONVENTION SACRED HARP SINGERS AT THE COURTHOUSE

The eleventh annual convention of the Alabama State Sacred Harp Singers association will be held in the Jefferson county courthouse begin ming this morning and lasting through until Sunday night It has been announced that many good singers will be in attendance. One of the features of the convention Will be the election of officers this after noon at o'clock. Dinner will be served at noon each day to those who attend. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
DISTINGUISHED JEW
 WILL PREACH HERE

Rev. william Partnow. former cam tor of the Eenown synagokue in New york city, now cantor of Pne of the largest Jewish conEregatidns in the country al Temple Adath Israel in Louisville, Ky. will officiate at Temple Knesseth Israel serviceS Fri Jay night and Saturday morning. The temple is located at Seven teenth street and Seventh avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
FAIR AND COOLER

Fair and cooler weather is pro- missed Birmingham according to the forecast made last night by F, C. Horton, ioca! weather ob- server, for today.
 Birmingham also enjoyed cool CT weather yesterday according to reprots of the weather man which show the high for yester- day was only s7 degrees In the shade There was also only Is de- grees of fluctuation during the day. the low for early yesterday morning being 7e degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
KNIGHTS ROSE CROIx

Knights of Birmingham chapter Rose Croix are requested to attend the funeral of Brother John H. phil- lips at the First Methodist church to- today ut 4:3O D. m. officers and paII- bearers are requested to meet Ut the Masonic temple at 4 o'clock
 ALBERT l.. REESE. Secretary.
 $. H. kLIPPELT. Wise Master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
sss-1.-7---- -a--77l7--.-
 MASONIC NOTICE

A sp-cial communication of King Solomon Lodge, No. 460, 4. Y. X A. M. fs called for | o'clock p. m.. Fri dny. July 22, for the purpose of per- forming the burial services over the remains of our deceased brother, |. II. Phillips. A full attendance is re- auested. II. NJ. sCH0ENFELD,
 WorshipfuI Master. l. G WHITE. Gecretnry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
IN MEMORANDUM. J. H. PHILLIPS

Prince of St. Davids faee Heavens gates flung wide Have passed thee in,' tho thousands gently tried In prayer keep thee here Farewell, brave knight, Lfes banner thou hast furled; stood right Loving thy God, thy country, yea! and all mankind. In word and deed thou all heart, soul Pressed down to guide our children, weeping hsre- Shrined in all our hearts, thy
 JOHN Fl. ADAMS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
CYRENE cOMMANDERY

The Sir Knights of Cyrene Com mandery nre requested to meet nt the Masonic Temple Friday at p. m., dressed I'm full uniform. without sword, to form and net ms escort for the funeral service of our Frnter. Dr. J. H. Phillips. A funeral service will he conducted in the First Methodist church at 4,30 p. m. by the Scottish Ititc bodies.
 W. A. HOOD. Com m ander
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22

ATTENTION! KNIGHTS TEMPLARi
 The members Of WoOdIawn Com mandery are requested to meet. at the Masonic Temple Birmingham, at p. m.. Friday. July 22, with full uniform, to assist Cyrenc Commnn- dcry, who will net ns mn escort at the funeral of deceased Knight J. H. Phillips. Funeral service ut First Methodist church, at 4;30 p. m. In- terment at EImwood.
 !. A. COLLINS, Commander. J. A. MCCARTNEY. Recorder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
MINERAL CITY CHATTER

 The Companions of Mineral City Chapter, Royal Arch Masons. nre re- aueSted to attend the funeral of Conn pcniOn J. IT. Phillips. which will he held from the First Methodist church Friday at 4;3O ?. m.
 g. B. KLIPPELT, High Priest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
W. A. HOOD. Commander.
PANDORA TEAIPLE

The Nobles of Zamora Temple. shrine, are requested to attend the funeral of Noble J. H. Phillips. which will be held from the First Methodist church Friday at 4,30 D. m.
 JOHN H. DETHEA. POtemtnte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
Entire City Bowed With Grief Ouer
 Death Of Dr. John A. Phillips Whose
 Funeral VIII Be Held This Afternoon
End Came Peacefully After Illness of Four Days-Body Will Lie in State at Masonic Temple-Funeral Services at First Methodist Church at 4:30 O'Clock This Afternoon, Dr. J. A. Mac
 Sporran to Officiate

From East Lake Wyam and from North Birmingham to the slopes ing of Dr. John Phillips of schools who died aggravated trouble which Worry and the death of his wife, which occurred July o has tenedd death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-22
SAM THOMPSON COUNCIL

The Companions of sam Thompson Council, No. 43, R. & s. M., urc re- quested to attend the funeral of Com- panion J. H. Phillips, which will he held from the First Methodist church Friday at 4,30 D. m.
 S. B. kLIPPELT.
 Thrice IltustriOuS Master
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14
CHAPTER 4.

Alexandra Strickland, coming down
the stairway of the valley house on an
April evening, glanced curiously at the
door. Only eight o'clock. but the day
had been so long and so quiet that she
had fancied that the hour was much
later, and had wondered who knocked
so late.
She crossed to the door and opened
1t to darkness and rain, and to Il man
in a raincoat who whipped Off spat-
tered cap and stood smiling In the
light Of the lamp she held. Instantly.
with a sort Of gasp Of surprise and
pleasure and some deeper emotion. she
set down the lamp, and held out her
hands gropingly and went Into his
arms. He laughed joyously as ne
kissed her, and for minute they
cung together.
"Peter! |" she said. you angel
when did you arrive and what are you
doing. and tell me all about itr'
"But Alix-yOu're thln!" Peter said.
holding her at arms length. And
she wore, and fixed puzzled and
troubled eyes upon her face. Ally"
he asked. apprehensvely.
For answer she tried to smile at
him, but her lips trembled and her
eyes brimmed. She had led the way
into the old sitting room.
"You hcard-about Dadr Altx fal-
tered, turning to face him at the man
tel.
"Your fAtherl" Peter said. shocked.
"But hadn't you heard, Petcr3"
"My dear-my dearest child. I'm
Just of the steamer. I got In Mt six
o'clock. I'd been thinking Of you all
the time, and I suddenly decided to
cross the bay and come straight on to
the valley, before even went to the
club or got my mall Tell me-your
father"
She had knelt before the cold
hearth. and he knclt beside her, and
they busted themselves with logs and
kindling In the old way. blaze
crept up about the logs and Alix ac-
cepted Peters handkerchief and
wiped streak Of SCOT from her wrist,
quite rs II she was a child again, as
she settled herself in her chair.
Peter took the doctors chair, keep.
ing HIS concerned and sympathetic
eyes upon her.
"He was well one day." she snid,
simply, "and the neXt--the next he
didn't come downstairs. and Hong
waited and waited--nnd about nine
O'clock I went up--and he had fallen
he had fallen"
Continued on Next Papc)
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14

dad H." he read. "Don't worry.
Come If YOU can. Alix."
"Ill bet It's put.up job between
you and AliX--" Martin said in indul.
gent suspicion.
Her Indignant glance sohcrcd him;
he hastily arranged money matters and
that night she got or the train In the
dark wetncss Of the valley, and was
met by n rush Of cool and fragrant
air Cherry got driver. ratified and
jcrkrd up to the house I'm surrey,
and jumped out, her heart almost suf.
locating her.
Alix came flying to the door; the
old lamrl'g ght and the odor OF wood
smok, .,oured through. There was
no need for words: they burst into
tears and chung together.
An hour later Cherry, feeling ns II
she was not the same woman who
walked In Red Creek this same morn
ing and got Martins eggs and coffee
ready, crept into her fathers room.
Ally had warned her to be quiet. but
at the sight Of the majestic Old gray
head and the fine old hands clasped
together on tho sheet, her self-control
forsook her entirely and she fell to
her knees and began to cry again.
The nurse looked at her disnpprov.
ingly, but after oil, 1t made little DIFF
ference. DR.. Strickland reused only
once again and that was many hours
later. Cherry and Alix were still
keeping their vigil Cherry, worn out,
had been dozing; the nurse WAS rest
ing on couch in the next room.
Suddenly both daughters were wide
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14
DYED HER DRtPEKIES
AND 4 FADED SKIRT

Diamond Dyes add years of wear
10 worn, FADED skirts. waists. coats,
stockings, sweaters, COVERINGS. hang
lhgs drapcries, everything. Every
package contains directions so simple
any woman can put new. rich fade
less colors into her worn garments
or draperics even if she has never
dyed before. Just buy Diamond DYES
no other kind--.then your material
will come out right, because Diamond
Dyes are guaranteed not to streak.
spot, fade or run. Tell your druggist
whether the material You wish To dive
is wool or silk. or whether it Is linen,
cotton, or mixed goods. .--adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14
Asks Federal Inquiry Into El0gging

Spartanburg, Sept. 7.--Tom Hat
chette and Lee Porter. former chain
gang guards, held Oh the charge Of
manslaughter in connection with the
death Of Thomas II. Keclan, of EliZ-
abeth, n. j., who died while serving
a thirty-day sentence on the Spar
tanburg county chain gang soon af-
ter being whipped by EIatchette, near
Glenn Springs, last week, will be
tried early next week at special
term Of court TO be presided over by
Judge Gary, according to announce
ment made by Solicitor Blackwell.
A development in the case Is in
dicatcd by a dispAtch from New
YORK to the effect that brother Of
Thomas Ktelan living in New Jersey
has asked for Federal invcstiga"
tlOn Of ,hc death Of his brother. Tho
local post Of the American Legion is
in communication with relatives Of
Kcelan and have offered the services
of the post in the prosecution Of those
who may be charged with his death.
Keelan is said to have been an ex-
service man.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14
SYNOPSIS.

Alis and Cherry, the latter Just eighteen
years old. and his niece. Anne. Doctor
ley, short distance from San Francisco.
tis closest friend Is Peter Joyce. some
thlns stI', o' a reclTse Visiting in the VI
falls IN love with and secretly becomes
engaged to Cherry.
CHAPTER H-Whilc tho family 10
specula ting as to Lloyds intentions. Cher
ry brings him to supper. practically an
nouncing her engagement to him.
CHATTER IlI.-Doctor Strickland feels
Cherry is too young to marry an: UrSes,
her to walt at least a year. but NE girl
coaNes him Into agreeing to an inHAtiiate
wedding and tho ceremony takca MAGE.
the couple leaving at once for Ei Nido,
where Martin Is employed.
CHAPTER 1v.-The honeymoon days
over. Cherry begins to feel vagu' dis
satisfaction with Martin aId tho II onot-
ony Of her daily life
CHAPTER Vat Mill Valley, -usun
Little, lawyer. becomes engaged to .\nne.
sos ea SonS dsa Ssns 'ot AK for vs Sps
Tin Into allowing Cherry TO go horr.e for
Amos wedding.
CHAPTER Win her fathers house
Cherry contrasts the peaceful, happT hfe
there with her rather sordid existence ae
FL Nido and realizes that her marriage
has been something Of a failure. Doctor
Strickland. feeling that Cherry Is not be-
Ing fair TO Martin, in that she Is unInly
prolonaing her visit after Annc's we'd
ding, urges her to return to her husband.
She makes preparations for her departure.
CHAPTER VII.-Peter joyce tells Cher
~ he has had one grand passion" in his
life. but the woman was not for him. lie
does not reveal her name. Cherry rejoins
her husband
CHAPTER ViII-The young wfe's dis
satisfaction increases and there is al
most open break. Martin has brief spell
OF sickness and something OF her old feel
Ing for him returns to Cherry.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14
GIRLS! WHITEN SKIN
WITH! LEMON JUICE.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into a bottle containing three ounces
OF orchard White. which any drug
store will supply for a few cents,
shake we'll. and you have quarter
pint Of harmless and delightful lemon
bleach. Massage this sweeuy fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day. then shortly
note tho beauty and whiteness Of
your skin.
Famous stage beauties use this
lemon lotion to bleach and bring
that soft, clear, rosy-white complex
ion, also as a freckle, sunburn and
tan bleach because it doesn't irri-
tate. c.--ady.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-14

CHAPTER II-While tho family 10
spocula ting AZ to Lloyds intentions. Cher
ry brings him to supper. practically an
nounCiug her engagement to him.