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The Kusko times., 1921-04-09

community. The Russian peasant class. in the main. Mir. Rula says, are fine lot of people, but those who gain au- thorit6 over them are not governed by the best of seruples, which means that the peasants are made victims of cxtor- tion and objects of every conceivable kind of graft.
 During the months Mr. Rula was at Anad.1, through regulations then pre- vaiiing. one could get three pounds of sugar every two weeks; butter could not be bought, and supplies of all kinds, save flour, were very short.
 At any rate, Mr. Rula has no further desire to prospect in Siberia. He was able to leave there last July, coming first to Nome. Later he landed at St. Michael, then came further up the Yukon to Kaltag, from which place he made his way to McGrath few days since.
The Kusko times., 1921-04-09

John Joslin, who for the last two summer seasons has had charge of the road work between Ruby and Long. will in all probability superintend road construction work this summer between Tacotna and Ophir, according to word lately received here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
MORE SPEED URGED. ON AUDITORIUM.
pr. Shropshire Would "GaI- vanize" City Officials Into
 Action on Building

What can galvanize the city into having work started on the new auditorium asked pr. c. W. Shrop- shire, president of International Civ itans, at the Civitan luncheon at the Southern club yesterday afternoon.
 The auditorium committee of the Civitan club was requested to confer with the other clubs and civic bodies and see If something could not be done about getting the auditorium started.
 "something should be done.' de- clared Dr., Shropshire. T understand the auditorium bonds have been st Id. the money is in the bank. the plans have been drawn, the property on the site has been condemned and some of the houses have been removed from the property. The time has come when action should be taken.
 Building materials have reacned a low level of prices. so no claim that advantages in this line are being awaited can be advanced. This con struction work now would provide employment for many idle men who need jobs to keep body and soul to- gether.
 Perhaps there are insurmountable obstacles. If there are. can't see them. What we need is action to force action. Let's have work start ed on the municipal auditorium at once. or know the reason why
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
RIVER RATES ARE
 N0T PREJUD|C|AL Opinion of Examiner on Co., roma Coal Company to
 Be Taken Up

Examiner Woodrow of the inter- state commerce commission in rend- ering his report of investigation Of the case of the Corona Coal com pany against the service. finds that the service is not charging rates on coal from mines located on river banks that are prejudical to mines located in the interior.
 He is quoted in a dispatch from Washington IS making this finding and recording opinion to that effect before the commission. He further suggests that the commission has no Jurisdiction in the case as the rate complained of is an all-water rate
 Speaking of this matter A. W Gotle. traffic manager of the Corona com pany said he had read the item. but that if the matter had gone no further than the opinion of the ex- aminer, it may be said to have just begun. The test, he said, will come when the commission passes on the question.
 Speaking further MT Vogtle said; "The gravamen of our complaint has never been clearly stated in the pub lished articles bearing on this mat ter. What we most strenuously ob- ject to is the discriminatio tion which we charge the service makes inimical to coal. Pig iron, pipe. cotton mill products, lumber and the like get the same rate down the Warrior river when originating at inland points in the Warrior freight territory as when originating on the river banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
Vines Family 10 Haue
 Gathering of the Clan
By CHARLES H. MANDY

If the western part of Jefferson county was located in the Highlands of Scotland and the call came for gathering of the clans" the Vines clan would far outnumber that of any other family, for that section of the county is as full of Vines as a pomegranate is full of seeds It is one of the representative families of the county, and includes men and women prominent in every walk of life.
 Tn view of this fact, call has been issued for the first annual gathering of the clan Vines to be held the first Sunday In September at the Alliance schooll' house, and plans are being perfected for the occasion. It is es- timated that at least 300 of the Vines family will participate in the affair.
 pr. J. R. Vines, former member of the board of revenue. and one of the best known men in the county Is temporary chairman Of the commit tee on arrangements and he states that the programme will be unique and appropriate It will be an all-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

thought was of the wonderful edu- cational opportunity it would give her five children, ranging from 21a to 17 years old. There are four boys and girl.
 As final statement, Mrs. Jones said she had no intention of hyphenat- ing the Henry Jones. She would con- tinue to be just Mrs. Bob Jones.
 Traced by Father
 Philadelphia, August 12-After 70 years separation from his family. Horace W. Allison of Philadelphia, has just traced his daughter, Del Vile Caroline, to Birmingham, Ala. where he informed her that he held in trust for her an estate reported to exceed s200,0o0, left by her grand father. Walter Allison, in 1889.
 The search began in Moberiy, Mo, where Alison left his daughter after her mothers death. It took him to Palestine, Tex, where she had gone after marriage, thence to Illinois and finally to Alabama. Alison is said to have discovered he is the grand father of five children. His daugh- ters married name is withheld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
BIRMINGHAM GIRL .SHARER N ESTATE
 WORTH $1,OOO, 900
Mrs. Robert Henry Jones, Daughter of Rich PhiIadel- phian, Whom She Has Never Seen

"WoS,tsbe no wagon now, it'll be a otterbile," shouted little Virgil, who was building wagon on the sidewalk when Mrs. Robert Henry Jones, 1924 Seventh avenue, south, broke the news to her family that she was one of five heirs to share in the $1,oo0,0oo estate of her grandfather, Walter Allison, of Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Jones received letter from her father, Horace W. Allison. of Philadelphia, in which he state that after search of nearly 32 years he had at last found her address and was writing to notify her of the death of her grandfather, Walter AL lison; also to tell her that she would be one of five heirs among whom the estate would be equally divided.
 The family are now waiting for a ing any extensive plans for the fu- ture. In the event that property is involved, Mrs. Jones states she may go to Philadelphia to live but if the bequest turns out to be financial one, she prefers to remain in Bir- mingham
 Before her marriage, she was Miss DeVille Caroline Allison.
 Never Saw Father
 Mrs. Jones knows very little con corning her father and has never seen him. Her mother died when Mrs. Jones was three weeks old. An aunt took charge of the baby until she was old enough to travel when Mrs. G. B. McVey. cousin. came to Molby, Mo, and took her to Texas. She was brought to Birmingham when she was 13 where she later married Robert H. Jones, who was at that time a mechanic. MT Jones now operates dairy depot and soda fountain. Mrs. Jones is 40 years old.
 Mrs. Jones says she was still speechless with surprise, but her first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

he was transferred to the Fraternal hospital, where he was said to be In serious condition.
 Mosher and McCoombs, city detec- tives. who investigated the case, found no money in the pockets of the injured man, though according to the negro woman it was his< custom to carry cash with him at all times. She said she had seen him with roll of bills yesterday morning. Nothing else in the store was taken
 Gray seemed to be about 50 years old. He ran the store alone. He was delirious at the time the officers arrived, and had not regained con sciousness late last night!
 City detectives said last night they had no clue as to the person guilty of the crime. They will contiue in- vestigations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

No one witnessed the assauit' though an aged negress who served as a housekeeper for Gray was Tn his living apartments above the store at the time. According to her state- ments to officers who investigated the crime, she had left Gray about So minutes before the time she found hm lying on the floor with lhs hatchet by his side.
 He was unconscious at the time and unable to make statement sne immediately notified his son, Ralph Gray. who lives on the corner or FortyAfifth street and Tenth avenue, north, and then called an ambulance. Later the police were notified.
 Gray was carried to the Hiliman hospital in Johns ambulance, where his wounds were dressed, and later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
MRS. GUSSMAN AND HUSBAND ARE SEEN IN A LOCAL CAFE
Avoid Detectives Who Want to Question Them-Restau- ranteur Tells of Their
 Visit Last Evening

Evading detectives who were seeking an interview with them, Mir. and Mrs. Pedro Gussman, whose marriage Thursday afternoon pre- ceded the shooting of Father James E. Coyle by Rev. Edwin R. Stephen son, quietly and unnoticed took din ner yesterday in the small Cassimus cafe at Fifth avenue and Twenty second street, north.
 According to George Cassimus, manager of the restaurant. it had been Gussman's custom to take his meals at their place for several months. and they had become quite friendly. Yesterday, however, was the first time he brought his wife with him. Cassimus said he had never mentioned the girl to him, though he had told one of the wait CTS about 0 days ago that he in- tended marrying soon.
 The couple did not appear to be particularly worried yesterday at dinner time. Gussman introduced his wife to Cassimus, and he talked WltH them d lew minutes. TO one of the men in the restaurant the girl is reported to have said she had been a Catholic for several months, that her father knew it, and she did not understand his action of Thursday
 The girl wore a blue dress and was plainly dressed up" Of the two she seemed less affected by the tragedy. Gussman, also, is described by Cassimus as being rather tall and having very dark complexion He speaks with a foreign accent. though he makes himself understood easily. He has been in this country about 10 years
 The girl was said to De very pretty, and appeared small beside her hus- band. She shows that she is very much younger than he.
 The two remained in the restau- rant only few minutes yesterday, then left without saying where they were going. Both appeared perfectly calm. They did not return again last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
MURDER WARRANT
 WILL BE s W ORN
 FOR STEPHENSON
Coroner's Verdict Is "UnlaW- full Homicide" - Examine Witnesses Yesterday
 Behind Closed Doors

Unlawful homicide, was the yer dict of Coroner J. D. Russum follow ing an investigation into the death of Father James F. Coyle, who was killed it is alleged by Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson Thursday night War rant charging the minister with mur- der will be sworn out this morning Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of msdemeanors,
 Formal investigation into the kill ing was started shortly before noon yesterday aDd was concluded about 5.20 o'clock. Eight witnesses were examined and the investigation was strictly secret, being held behind closed doors as is the custom in all murder cases. Solicitor Joseph B. Tate directed the investigation and questioned the witnesses.
 Sheriff Testifies
 Sheriff J. C. Hartsfield was the first witness to be called and was interrogated for about 5 or 20 min utes He is slleged to have told of the visit of Mrs. Mary Stephenson, wife of the accused man. to his office Thursday afternoon about 45 minutes before the shooting. She was seek ing assistance in locating he" daughter Ruth, who she said had run away. according to the sheriff She placed the responsibility for the act of the girl on the Catholic church, he said.
 The pistol with which the shootir g was done, a .3s-calibre automatic, was introduced in evidence and marked exhibit "A"
 Tells or Arrest
 w. l.. Snow, traffic officer, testi- fled as to his running after Rev. Stephenson and apprehending lGfn just as he was attempting to enter the east door of the courthouse. This testimony was also corroborated by Patrolman Dan w. Malone, Deputy Steve Wiggins told of the condition of the man when he was turned over to him in the sheriffs office. Other witnesses examined were M. L. Eas- ter, E. G. Mcclellan. Deputy Sheriff P. c. Cole and George c. Moore, as sistant coroner.
 It was stated yesterday afternoon that the accused man has called At torney Ernest Matthews of the firm of Ellis and Matthews, in conference. but whether he will be retained to defend Mir Stephenson is not known vet. Mir Matthews stated that he did not know whether his firm would defend the accused man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
BATTERY OF COKE
 OVENS ID RESUME
EnsIey Plants to Start Up Monday-Wi|I Call
 for More Coal

An additional battery of ovens No. 70 will be placed in opera ton Monday morning, according to an official statement to The AgeHerald from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company yesterday.
 This announcement will add con siderably to the volume of industrial resumption which has caused a re- vival of optimism in this district, and which will go a little further to- ward convincing everyone that the tide of industrial Inactivity has turned.
 The resumption of the additional battery of ovens will leave only two batteries of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company out of opera ton. Three have been operating steadily. while this additional battery will run the total to four Of the sif batteries, indicating that at the bi- product division the operations are considerably over 50 per cent.
 The general impression Is that the dddltlOndl consumption ol cohe DJ " ovens will necessitate the mining of a greater tonnage of coal, and this also will add materially to the industrial revival. The company has OH hand quite tonnage of stacked coal, but four batteries of ovens can eat very fast into even a larger storage.
 Tn fact, 1t was rumored. although not confirmed by officials of the company, that the Vivian division, which has been hard nit would be resumed on schedule of approxi- mately four days per week, against one day for the past few weeks.
 This resumption will occasion a feeling of unusual optimism in this section. as it will in Birmingham, and those in close touch with Industrial developments believe that the off cials of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company will have addition- al reassuring information to give out within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

day affair, and the programme will include community singing, a barbe cue dinner, watermelon cutting and speaking.
 Speeches will be made by members of the Vines family and others not of the clan, for mum Der of friends of the family have been invited to the affair. The full details will De, an- nounced later.
 Speaking of the Alliance vicinity, 1t is said that woods In that section are as full of razor backs" as are the many domicIles of Vines, big and small. In this connection, re- cent guest of Dr. Vines noticed a number of the razorbacks. adorned with yokes similar to those that so to make up the harness of an OK team. The visitor asked Dr. Vines the reason for yokes on the hogs. We couldn't keep the hogs out of our garden and corn patches" re- piled pr. Vines, 50 we put on the yokes to keep them from going through our fences" And he didn't even smile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
FAMILY INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Mir. and Mrs. William A. Morgan and five of their children are con fined to a faiiadega hospital with painful injuries as the result of 2 collision between their automobile and a railroad train late Wednesday, All will recover. according to infor- nation obtained from attendants at the hospital
 The Morgans live at TIPS Ninth avenue. south. Mir. Morgan is in the screen business at 1724 First avenue, north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
ATTEMPT TO ROB
 POSTOFF!CE CHARGED

Sam Remson, negro. was arrested last night on charge of attempting to rob the postoffice at lrondale. ac- cording to T. c. Gibbs postoffice in spector. The arrest was made by Chief of Police Emory Windham of Irondale it being alleged the negro was attempting to break open ths door of the postoffice with piece Of an automobile spring. The ne- gro's companion made his escape and has not yet been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
EUents of Today
 In Birmingham

Community club luncheon at 1-'So o'clock at the Southern club.
 ADJUSTMENTS Loew's Bijou-Naudeviile, feature picture, news.
 Majestic--"A rizona" by Maddccks- Park players.
 Alcazar--"rhe Good Bad Wife, strand-'The Lost Romancc." Trianon-"The Spenders.- RiaIto--"A Tale of Two Worlds" Galax-Enid Bennett In "Her Hus- bands Friend"
 RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 Odeon--Serial drama and comedy. Princess--Serinl dramn and comedy. Edgewood Park Bathing and dancing.
 West Lake Park-Dancing, skat- ing and bathing.
 East Lake Park--Bathing and nmusements,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
DO YOU REMEMBER?

When Webb Crawford was nay ing teller at the First National bank? FINANCE.
 When Jack Greener was an al- derman of the First ward?
 J. .. R.
 When Hill Ferguson was one of the Athletic clubs star athletes?
 PHYSICAL CULTURE. When there was fountain at the intersection of Second avenue and Nineteenth street? T. .Y. R. When Birmingham had two tel ephone systems, and every busi- ness house had both Bell and Peoples phone? c. T. o. When they were excavating on Fifth avenue and discovered large underground stream near Twenty y-second street? N. T. F. When Harry Jones was an al- derman, and the firer department was his hobby? OLD TIMER. When Gugenberger was Bir- minsham's leading impressario? MUSIC. When Mimsf Stone had the most popular soda fountain in town on Second avenue. near Ninetssn.h street? GIRLIE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
NEW PASTOR TO PREACH

The Rev. J. M. Wigley, wso has been the Methodist pastor at Reform Ala, will take up his dutles as pas tor of the Sixty seventh Street Mctn- odist church here tomorrow.
 Sermon announcements Tor Sunday are: "A Witnessing Church" at the morning service. and Our Heavenly Allies at the evening service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
DR. BARNETT TO PREACH

Tomorrow morning at II o'clock Dr. Frank Willis Barnett will occupy the pulpit at Highlands Methodist church. supplying the place of the regular pastor. Dr. w. R. Hendrix who is away for the month of Angus. on hix vzcz ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
LEHMAN TO ENTERTAIN

Charles T. Lehman will entertain. his employees and families and friends at barbecue dinner this aft ernoon at Edgewood Park. Dinner will be served at ? o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
pax nnxs HeIp Merchnnts

According to officiaIs or various banks in Ensley and Fairfield. the gay days of yesterday and the day be- fore has caused a very marked re- vival in retail trade. Yesterday the steel plant paid it's employees, while the bl-product division of the Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
SMITH INVITED ID
 F|SHERMEN'S MEET
Followers of Rod and Reel Have 0uting-Prizes
 For Contests


 The country place of w. c. Oliver. beyond Roebuck Springs, WI. be the scene of the gathering of lzaak Wall toms adherents on Saturday. Au- gust 2o
 For this occasion the Jefferson County Fisherman's association has requested John II. Wallace, fish and game comnli ssioner of the state of Alabama to extend an invitation to Dr. H. M. Smith, commissioner bu- reau of fisheries, at Washington, D. C.. to be present to make an address.
 In the event that pr. Smith will be unable to accept the invitation, it has been urged that he send an able rep- resentative to act in his stead An address coming from this source would exert a powerful influence. 1t is said, In aiding Fish and Game Com missioner Wallace in conserving the game and fish of Alabama and throughout the south.
 The local association is composed of the leading followers of rod and. ieei oi DirnhiHBndH. opOi lSlneu all
 The gathering is to take the form of a barbecue. A big time is expect ed with fishing and bathing and eat ing, the three things that appeal to nearly all outdoor lovers. Prizes will be given for different events. such as casting line for largest fish caught donated by the Birmingham Arms company and Dowagiac for the second largest, donated by Warren Bros; loving cup" for the best fish story, and there will be casting dem onstrations with both fly and bait. Due to previous engagement John H. Wallace will be unable to att tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
Groceryman Struck Down
 With Hatchet in Store
 By UnknoWn AssaiLant

J. w Cray groceyman norh seriously possibly yesterday afternoon about o'clock when his struck him twice the head blunt edge Robbery believed to have been the af thac crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

Virginia Louise Norman. the lo- months old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J D. Norman. Jr.. died at the family residence in Fairfield yesterday aft ernnoon al o'clock. The funeral ar engagements will be announced afte- hearing from the grandparents of the little girl in New Yo'k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13

ican Steel and Wire and the Fair field works also paid the employees. The placing of such a substantial sum of money in circulation materially affected trade and the merchants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
The First National Bank of Birmingham, Ala. Statement June 3oth, 1921.

 Loans and discounts ....sls.4ss.24o.l3 Overdrafts - l.85S.Sl U. S. bonds tparl .. l,5oO.o0o.o0 U. s. treasury certificates 05.000.00 Liberty Loan bonds .. s0S.94o-TS State of Alaban-a bonds. SA.0oo.00 bank ................. so,ooo.OO Other stocks and .onds . l,ls5.ssI.22 Banking house - 2bQ.0U0.O0 Other real estate ........ e,eoo.eV letters of credit 4os.s94.ls Interest earned not collected 52.e2z.es Cash
 In vault ..3 so7,ozl.l: Mith banks S.A7S.2S4.ly With O. $.
 IT. ...... 100000 Witn Federal
 Reserve bk. 2.o9o,751.I2- e.44l.o56'4s
 s29.97S.4os.09 csp,t.I .tcek '...,..s 1,5oo.Ooo.oo surplus and profits ...... 2,l2s.vTS.6S Reserved for taxes ...... lVs'ee%'ze Reserved for interest le%'oVV'oo Cireula.iop .... 1,S4o,UvV.U0 Dividends unpaid ....-.., SV,ooo.VV Customers letters of credit sVe,se4.%s Interest collected not earned l4S.sIs.S7 lndiv .Gusi s22,l24.6so4s Bank .... l.7ls.s4s.ls u. s. ... 45.293.l7 Federal
 Reserve Blk Fiscal Ast is5.ooo.0o-- 24.OsS.77242
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-13
MARRIAGE LICENSE

The following marriage licenses were isued yesterday at the office of the Probate judge:
 Clarence O. Willis and Miss Anna Merryman.
 Richard Garrett and Miss Lilly Warren.
 W. B. Ozley and Miss Bernice Tur- ner
 F. c. Reid and Miss Louise Kenne- dy.
 s. J. Duke and Miss Mill A. Farley.