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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
TAUNTON UNARMED WHEN KILLED BY
 ENFORCEMENT MEN
Witnesses State Dead Man Trying to Flee Still Site
 When Officers Fired Shots
By FRED II. GoRMLry

Montgomery Bureau, The Age Herald.
 22l-2 First National Bank BnildinE
 Montgomery, September 23.--
 Witnesses for the state in inc
 preliminary hearing at wetumpka,
 Friday. of A. W. Grove, W. II.
 Knox and John I. shores, law en-
 forcement officers, and John
 Jones, Spencer Sanford and Free
 man Hale, members of a citizens'
 pcsse, who arc charged with the
 murder of Lee Tauntoin during a
 raid on moonsfifne still near
 Eiectic Tuesday, testified that
 Taunton was unarmed at the time
 hc wns killed and that the shots
 were fired mt him while he wns
 attempting to get away.
 This testimony, the most impor- tant given against the officers, was submitted by John Thornton, who was present when Taunton was shot, and Marion Duett, who received a load Of bird shot at the time Taunton was killed Thornton admitted that he had gun at the time the officers began their raid on the still, but he dropped it at the command of Officer Grove, and that no other member of the party was armed,
 All Officers Were Armed
 Duett testified that all of the off, cers were armed, that Grove carried rifle, and that John Jones took two empty shells out of his gun in the presence or the witness.
 Block Tucker. 70 years old, testi- fled that he ran when some one shouted "revenuers," denied that he was armed and said that he heard Taunton cry. "Oh, Lordy, they've got me" when the shot was fired. Tucker denied pickets had been established about the moonshine still for the pur- pose of giving warning of the ap- proach of officers.
 When court was recessed by W. R. Osborne. justice of the peace, for the day, all testimony for the state had been submitted. The defense will of fer testimony Saturday in support of its contention that some members of the moonshine crowd fired the first shots and that the officers were forced to return the fire for the pro- tection of their own lives.
 Strong Array of Attorneys
 Floyd Tate, former attorney gem eral appeared for the prosecu ton at the hearing as the assistant of Cecil Alexander circuit solicitors while the defendants were represented by Tyler Goodwin of Montgomery and J. NJ. Holley and George F. Shoot of We tumpka. Lon l., Phillips, chief law enforcement officer, and several dep- uties were in the courtroom during the trial. The room was packed and It was estimated that thousand or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Find Dynamite on
 A. B. & A. Rails
 Near Fitzgerald, Ga.
By Associated Press

Fitzgerald. September 23.-- Twenty-six sticks of dynamite att tached to two dry cells and con nected by copper wire to the rails have been found under the tracks of the Atlanta. Birmingham md Atlantic railway near here, it was announced late today by secret service officers of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
FULTON GRAND JURY FAILS TO FIND KHAN EVIDENCE
By Associated Press

Atlanta, September 23,--After number of witnesses had appeared before the Fulton county grand jury here today. Solicitor General Boy<in announced that sufficient evidence had not been presented to warrant true bills in connec'/on with The all legged disappearance of police records of disorderly conduct charges against F. Y. Clarke and Mrs. Elizabeth Ty- Ter, who are connected with the Ku Klux Klan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Grant One-Cent Rate
 to Confederates and
 Families to Reunion
By Associated Press

Chattanooga. September 23.--- It was officially announced t6- night by reunion headquarters that the railroads had granted n oDe-ceDt n mile rate to the meet Ing of the United Confederate Veterans here in October, the inc itintiye having been taken by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad.
 The rate will apply to veterans and their families. United DauEhthcrs of the COnfederacy and ali affiliated organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Noted French Aviator Dies
By Associated Press

Etampes, France. September Z3.- Capt. Bernard DeRomanet. the noted French aviator. holder of the worlds speed record for one kilometer. was instantly killed here today while taking part in the elimination races for the Deutsch de LeMsurthe cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
---------------------s.---- ---------------------- THE WEATHER

Washington, September 23.-Ala- bama, Georgia, Florida and Missis- sippi: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday; no change in temperature.
 Tennessee and Kentucky. Local showers Saturday; Sunday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24

DON'T KID YOURsELF-If you don't buy Used Car today at F. R. Parker Motor Company's big sale which positively closes today you lose money.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
Faucett Appointed
 Secretary-Recorder
 Mississippi Masons
By Associated Press

Meridian, Miss, September 23.-- (Special.) )--E l.. Faucett of Newton has been appointed and installed as cretary-recorder of all the Masonic grand bodies of the state, succeeding to the vacancy created by the death of the late 0. L. Mckay, and Miss Esther A. Speed, who was assistant to Mr. Mckay in the work, has been continued in that capacity by the new secretary.
 The quarters of this important Ma = sonic office will continue to be To- cated in this city. The appointment. Of Mir. Faucett who is one of the best known Masons in the state is for the unexpired term of Mr. Mckay. the election taking place at the next regular meeting of the state gran d lodge. The duties of the office Of secretary-recorder is such IS make 1t necessary to fill as soon as possible following d vacancy
 POSTMASTER NOMINATED
 Washington, September 23.--(Spe- cial )-Bessie L. Grim was nominated by the President today to be post master at Siluria, The postoffice department today called an examina- tion for October 22 for the selection of postmaster for Louisville, salary s1 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
FOOTBALL

For complete and detailed football information watch The Age-Herald's sports pages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-24
LOCAL DATA

E. c. HORTON. Local Observer Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the .4 hours ending at ?. m.. s0th meridian time. September 23. 1921:
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
New York Opera
Season to Begin
in Three Weeks

Three weeks from tomorrow night
New Yorks season of grand opera Is to
be started. and from that night. Septem-
ber 26. Is to be continued with but little
interruption for the succeeding six
months. The start will be made by the
San Carlo Grand Opera Company in the
Manhattan Opera House under the di-
rection of Fortune Gallo with ''The Force
OF Destiny as the opening performance.
Mr.. Gallo will I'LL his first week in West
Thirty-fourth street with standard ia
vorites-four operas by Verdi. two by
Puccini and one by Bizet.
''The Force of Destiny will serve to
Introduce an Italian dramatic tenor.
Gaetano Tommasini; one American So
prano. Miss Blanca Saroya: Canadian
barytone. Joseph Roxer, and an Amer
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

list who made his New York debut last
winter. will give recitals this season In
twenty cities.
A cable message was received yester-
day at the Metropolitan Opera House
from Buenos Aires to the. affect that
Beniamino Gigli. a Metropolitan tenor.
scored a great success at his debut there
in 'rosco." The audience compelled him
to sing the aria "Romanza" three times.
Mishel Piastro. Russian violinist. will
open his season October In Carnegie
Hall.
Nine. ELY Ney, pianist who will make
her first American tour this season, win
make her debut on October Is in Carus-
gle Hall.
Miss Mary Fabian. soprano, has been
added to the STAFF of artists who will
provide musical entertainment for the
audiences in the Rialto Theatre for tho
week beginning to-day. In addition she
has been engaged for the opening prs.
gramme at the Sheridan Theatre next
Saturday night.
A concert to celebrate the first anni-
versary OF the Jetoish Times, edited by
David Pinski, will be given tonight In
the Manhattan Opera House.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

lean mezzo-soprano. Miss Agnes Krae-
mer. all new to the San Carlo forces.
Pietro de Biasi and Natalo Cervi. bassos.
both of last seasons cast OF this opera.
will appear in the same roles again,
and Sylvia Tell will head the corps de
ballet. Tuesday night Mr.. Gallo will
bring forward a new American colora-
tura soprano. Miss Josephine Lucchese.
as Giidd In Verdis "Rigoletto." Nine.
Marie Rappold win appear in Aida" on
Wednesday night. with Miss Nina Fras-
can. Italian mezzo-soprano. in her San
Carlo debut as Amne1is. Miss Anna
Fitziu will be the Mini in La Boheme'
Thursday night.
The Carmen performance Friday
night will reintroduce Miss Esther Fer
rabini in the title role. Miss Fitzlu will
appear In a role new to her in New York
on Saturday afternoon as Cho- Cho-Sdn
in "Madama Butterfly" She sang at
Ravinia Park. Chicago. during the sum-
mer. Miss Maria Winetzkaja, Russian
mezzo-soprano will make her debut In
the Manhattan as SuSuki.
To Try Operatic Experiment.
Beginning next Saturday a circle of
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

skirts with size draperies. the fabrics
OF the new season would be supple. For
this reason crepe in It's various mani
festations remains the choice OF the ma
jority of those who design clothes. Not
much velvet was shown In the recent
collections. surprising as It may seem.
but metallic brocade held its place OF
power for the evening and also for
bodices which we're joined to cloth skirts.
Serge has something Of a fling this
season. but IL Is not demurely treated.
Steel leads and other devices to attract
attention are used The combination OF
serge and satin has passed into the dis
card Little braiding Is seen. Fur -
used for bands when bands are needed.
And fur is simply treated. IL Is no
longer tortured. Neither metallic en-
broidery nor figured impressions dent ita
supple surface.
Taffe.a Is rarely shown except In pic
turc frocks for young girls. The Dres-
den flgurinc coloring does not appear
a bold design OF bright small flowers on
a black background Is used. For adults
taffeta, Il appears. Is dismissed. Satin
has not much chance for popularity. II
even gives way TO soft silk as foun-
dation skirt. George.te crepe Is used In
a lavish manner for evening gowns when
splendid beading or crystal work forms
the conspicuous feature of the frock.
Probably the thing that attracts the
lasting attention OF those who suddenly
see It's Importance Is the tight hipiine
formed by girdh OF gorgeousness.
This Is the Oriental touch ON most
frocls, and on all frocks there is a low
cred waistline which is invented TO bal
ance the longer skirts. II is this that
hits one between the eyes with the full
conviction that the ankle skirt Is here
not only for the minority but the ma
iority.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

Of the skirt as one walks is again in
evidence.
Molyneux is one OF the powers who
keeps to the flattest OF skirts back and
front, but gives sufficient fulness across
the hip line at the back by means of
gathers to get an effect Of grace: Jean
Patou, who discarded several original
methods of creating a pleasant diversion
to his frocks. has made popular the
skirt which Is severe In front and serves
as a foundation for a circular oversldrt
at the back. Such are the tricks that
create a graceful compromise between
what Is and what will be-
Another thing concerning skirts that
the individualist must not miss: the an
cient and honorable balayeuse of muslin
Is revived. 1t was first seen at Deau-
vile on a five yard skirt OF printed
foulard with design OF huge flowers In
bright colors. Beneath the hem, which
was five inches from the floor, there
was frill OF white muslin and lace
exactly after the manner of those
ruffles that once accompanied each for
NAL gown.
One feature OF the new frocks which
differs not from the old ones Is the
neck line. What is called the bateau
neck. the oval opening OF the Italian
not attractive on the type of figure
which Is commonly supposed to repre-
sent the American. but we must ac-
commodate 1t to our faces in the best
possible manner. 1t remains on the
best OF the informal dinner gowns, also
on the loose frocks that are to be worn
under the capes and short coats OF the
new season. There is much of the
second empire line seen In the evening
gowns. but ingenuity redesms 1t from
the commonplace. For example a band
OF brilliant jewelled gsIloon Is placed
to indicate the low Court line and the
fabric Of the froclx Is brought up to
meet II In an even series OF sharp
points.
This same effect is observed on capes
On the channel beaches where the new
fashions are launched late In August.
there were loose capcs OF white chiffon,
OF crepe and OF Rodiers new cotton
crepe with colored designs In japanese
pattern which showed this neckllne,
fashioned after this manner. In capes
the neck band Is OF the material edged
with black monkey fringe: the open
scallops formed by the points which
meet the band show the neck or the
gown beneath.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

Above, on Left-A dinner frock
Of purple crepe de chine. The belt
is fastened at the side with large
silver buckles linked together.
Second-A smart top coat of
black cloth trimmed with lambs
wool dyed light green and braid
made Of silver rings ands green
thread. These models are from
Jean Patou.
On Right-Dinner frock from
Molyneux. 1t shows a new lace
woven of gold and yellow thread.
The frock j. made of lacquercd sill
YER cloth, with lacquered silver lace
at the neck.
Below - Picturesque afternoon
gown, by Molyneux, of beige crepe
Moroccan banded with beaver.
Grange colorcd flower with brown
velvet leaves at the waist. Large
brown velvet hat with orange bow.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
Peoples Liberty Chorus.

The first meeting of the advanced unit
of the Peoples Liberty Chorus is to be
held tomorrow night in the auditorium
OF the High School of Commerce. 155
West Sixty-fifth street. A superadvanced
unit is being planned to be named Ora
torio Unit. To this unit will be admitted
only singers able to perform the most
exacting choral works In the highest
artistic manner. Without examination
and voice trial everybody Is admitted 70
the elementary classes every Thursday
evening.
The financial question Is the perpIex.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

music lovers in Brooklyn will try an
operatic experiment. Starting that night
Alfredo Salmaggi. director of the Brook
lyn Opera Company, a new institution.
will give a series of operatic perform
ances at popular prices at the Academy
OF Music. The opening operas will be
"Pagiiacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana."
Other operas listed In the Brooklyn
Opera Company's prospectus are "Otel-
To-" Marta" Carmen" III Trovatore."
"Gioconda," 1.-THE Masked Ball." La
Forza del Destino" and "Ernani."
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
CoLoRED SHOULDER scARFs.

Marabou shoulder scarfs are made IN
colors now other than tho seal. natural
and black which are customarily used
for this material. Henna, soft French
blue and a yellow brown also appear.
or course, such n scarf would be chosen
for specific wear with one frock. In
order TO give an interesting color
scheme.
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
Return 20 CoIors.

The striking change Of the season is
the Punishment Of black and the return
to colors Paris had a great ball with
decorations by Paul Poiret In the late
spring which brought Into fashion the
sunset colors. The dressmakers used
them during the late summer and
brought vividness back into fashion.
There are certain sets OF women who
still regard all black as the best choice
In clothes, but II Is commonly accepted
as a fashion whose day Is done. Few
OF the smart Paris dressmakers sent
II TO America as representing the mode
OF the moment Those who offered Il.
found II was refused. There are black
lace frocks. long OF skirt with the new
bodice that drops in straight. narrow
line from shoulder TO hips. but the feel
ing for gay colors Is quickly expressed
IN a conspicuous girdle of metal rings,
Of galloons, of huge flowers. or the lace
skirt will carry gold brocade bodice.
n was easy 20 guess that with full
slirts and hlr length bodices. or fiat
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
Longer mt the Back.

II Is the accepted fashion TO drop
transparent skirt 10 the heels at back
and slightly shorter In front over a slim
clip " supple silk that falls 70 reach
the hem Of the upper skirt by eight
inches. One is sorry to say that the old
~ rvly fashion NJ Kicking ~ the back
The New York herald., 1921-09-11
Notes of the Musicians.

vasa Prihoda. the Czech violinist, will
sail from Genoa on September 80 and
begin his second concert tour OF Amer
lea.
Gorgio Polacco and his wife, Miss
Edith Mason. sailed from Buenos Aires
on September 2 for Italy to visit Miss
Mary Garden at Monte Carlo and make
a short stay In Paris before returning
for the coming season of the Chicago
Opera. Miss Garden will sail from Eu-
rope October Is.
Arturo Bonucci. young italian cell
The New York herald., 1921-09-11

ing problem OF the Peoples Liberty
Chorus. The regular income OF the or
ganization Is only what is collected from
the membership dues. The organization
in the meantime is growing in numbers
and in quality More than 800 men and
women are enrolled as regular members.
New members are joining rapidly. Last
year the chorus gave a successful series
of concerts. The series will be resumed
this season about the end OF October In
the form of demonstration concerts
apart from. the special ones, which will
be given during the winter in the Town
Hall and elsewhere.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04

Mir. and Mrs Iraa Petre, who have had charge of the Piggly Wig gly will leave the first of the week for Helena. Sam Wells has taken charge of the store at this point.
 MT. and Mrs. O. G. Norment en- tertained few friends with a six o'clock dinner Saturday evening. Covers were laid for ten. The af- fair was very delightful in every de- tail
 The auxiliaries of the Presbyter- ian church had a social meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. D. Smith. Mrs. w. $. Me Clintock and Mrs Houston Potts gave interesting discussions of the topic for the afternoon, Korea. Misses Madge Jarratt and Rebekah Smith gave an entertaining dialogue in costume. Refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04

Quite a number from Marianna were in Helena Monday night to see the ePassing Show" Among those who went were Mir and Mrs. M. D.. Daggett, Mir. and Mrs. Davis Plum mer, Mir. and Mrs. C.. E. Hefner, Mrs. J. E. Mann, Mrs. J. F. Dead erick, Misses Jimmie Hicks, Susie King, Lois Gregory, Messrs. Ed Wolff, W. B. Word, Leon Lewis and H. P. Rodgers.
 The D. C. Govan Chapter, U. D. C., met Friday of last week with Mrs. J. T. Robertson. After the regular business .meeting the guests enjoyed several readings by Miss Virginia Bush and music by Miss Frances Govan. At the close of the afternoon the hostess, assisted by her sister, Mrs. Weems and Miss Mary Frances Cannon, served tempt ing refreshments. The next meet ing of the chapter will be with Mrs, R. D. Smith Friday, February 2S.
 Mrs. Mollie P. Ledbetter, aged S2 years, died Tuesday night at the home of her son, w. P. Led better, well known painter. Mrs. Ledbetter had been in i'll health for several months and her death had been momentariiy expected. She was born in Birmingham, Ala, but , during recent years had been mak- ing her home with her son here. She was a woman of culture and refinement. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and of the Order of the Eastern Star. Tuner al services were conducted Wednes- day afternoon by Rev. W. K. John- ston of the Presbyterian church, and by Rev. c. l.. Hammock of the Baptist church. The body was buried under the rites of the East ern Star.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04

Mrs. L. M Osborne will enter tain thegFortnightly Club next We'd nesday afternoon.
 Everett Cook is in Providence and other Eastern mill points disposing of cotton.
 Wright's Liquid Smoke, regular $1.25 bottle, now selling for $1.OO at Turner's. %tf Chas. Lewis of Forrest City, was a business visitor in Marianna yes terday.
 Judge K. A. McCulloch and wife, of Little Rock, were visitors in the city yesterday.
 Mesdames W. A. Thornton, Henry Payne and Oliver Payne spent Mon- day in Helena.
 MILLER LUMBER COMPANY has full assortment of building ma- terials. "tf Mrs. Victoria Mann of Forrest City is the guest at the home of her son, w. B. Mann. Mesdames W. P. Harris and F. N. Burke returned Saturday from | visit in Little Rock Miss Floy Johnsno has gone to l Hot Springs where she has accepted position in the city schools.
 MILLER LUMBER COMPANY has full assortment of building ma. terials. sti
 Mrs. R. L. Derrick and little daughter have returned from Amory Miss, where they visited friends anC relatives.
 Send your clothes to the Santex Cleaners. We clear anything. Service is our mot 1 to. *tt M. G. Erskine and Milton Smitl of Memphis, were the guests of Jas w. Harrington last Friday on ; bird hunt.
 If you want any concrete work dirt moving or excavating, see w o. Lloyd. "t
 Tom King has been in Gastonia N. C.. the past two weeks sellin, cotton for Wallace and Georg' Greenhaw.
 James Wolf, well known cottol buyer of Forrest City, spent yester day in Marianna, the guest of D P. Hilton
 Dr. s. c. Russwurm and wife an, Miss Mamie Lee Bonner of L. Grange, were visitors in the cit, yesterday.
 The ladies of the Maccabees vii hold special review on next Wed nesday afternoon, February 9, a 2:3O o'clock.
 am now in the concrete con tracting business and am prepare to figune on all your work, no mat 'ter how large or how small the jot See me for estimates w. O. Lloyd *t
 Mrs. J. T. Robertson has as he guest Mrs. Nellie Trevathan O