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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
WATER FOR CAMPERS

Tent colonies of unemployed coal miners in the vicinity of Pratt City will get fresh water, Beginning this morning. Permission 10 tap the mains of the Birmingham Water works company was obtained yes terday by the courthouse committee for the relief of destitute persons in the Birmingham district it was am nounced by D. U. Williams, chair man of the committee.
 Four Birmingham firms have con tributed the pipe necessary to carry the water from the mains to the tent colony, a distance of approximately 300 feet. Heretofore, it is said the miners and their families have been forced to use water from cisterns and wells.
 The committee is attempting to raise $500 for relief work by tonight. Forney, Brandon is treasurer. and contributions may be sent to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
FORNEY JOHNSTON TO LEAD LEGAL FIGHT ON
 INCREASED CAR FARE

Forney Johnston. special counsel for the city of Birmingham in the street car fare controversy will con- fer with members of the city com mission Monday morning. He will arrive in Birmingham during Sun day.
 MT. Johnston tslegraphed from Washington yesterday that he would be unable to leave the national cap- itol until last night, press of other business dctain.ng him.
 Plans for opposing the increase will be worked out and announced following conferences with MT. John stcn and the city legal department Dr. N. A. Barrett, president Of the comn,i ssion. announced yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
PAVING CONSTRUCTION
 TO START ON 9TH AVE.

Paving construction which w.H cost approximately s75.ooe, will be started on Fifth avenue. south, with in the next 50 days. extending from Seventeenth to Twenty-fourt tn streets. a distance Of seven blocks, if plans are worked out on schedule time.
 Representative of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, Commits sioner H. F. Burrus and Julian kend- rick, city engineer, went over ire proposed plans gat conference held at the city hall yesterday morning.
 Negotiations have been in progress between the city and the raiiros for some time regarding the worh which was taken up before the war but abandoned when the war came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
SETS DR0UTH RECORD

This morning will mark the be- ginning of a new month, 30 days having already passed since any thing like shower of rain has fallen n the Magic City.
 May II was the last day in : which anything like healthy shower fell here. Twice since that time, on separate days. it has sprinkled a little. but not even enough to settle the dust.
 Yesterday marked another day in which the mercury arose above 92 degrees in the shade at the hottest period. Yesterday also marked the eighteenth day in which the mercury has kept up record of at least 59 degrees dur ing the hottest period on those days.
 These figures were given out yesterday by c. E. Horton, the local weather observer, who says the drouth is the longest on rec ord in the history of the local weather department.
 And" said the weather ob- server, gasping for breath as he made this forecast yesterday aft ernoon. T can see no relief in sight for Birmingham for today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11


 Colonel Smith wln call the meeting g at the request ot special commit tee from meeting hold at the Civic Association yesterday afternoon. which was presided over by David J, Davis. and at which about 25 rep resentatiyes of organizations were present. The committee which in- vited Colonel Smith to call the meet ing was composed of Jerome Tucker. Mrs. II. NJ. Shell. John W. o'Neill, Louis PiEitg, Judge W E. Fort and David J. Davis.
 Growing Worse
 The situation in the district Is steadily growing worse, Dr. Morris Newfield, as Rcd Cross represents : tive. told the meeting. His state- ment was based on reports of field workers Food for children is a para mount need. he declared. He char acterised seeming lethargy and in- difference of the community for six weeks as a shame and disgrace to Birmingham"
 People of Birmingham evidently do not realize the extent of suffer ing and privation among the unem- ployed," asserted pr. Newfield "l have almost despaired of arousins the community. We cannot expect conditions to get better or stay where they are. They are bound to grow worse"
 Organization
 David J. Davis declared he was con fident the citizens of Birmingham would give, the question being one of organization. Louis Pizitz said h,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
JUNIOR CHAMBER TO ENTERTAIN BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

The Junior Chamber of Commerce has arrangements perfected for the luncheon which it win give the visit ing delegates to the convention of the Business and Professional Wom- en's association at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the Hillman hotel President Joseph P. Mudd will pre- side.
 The Junior Chmber believes the responsibility for increased carfare is on tho city commission. At it's regular meeting resolutions were adopted declaring that -the commits sion had evaded the question of iit- ney regulation" and that the com mission, by removing the jitneys from the streets covered by street cars and by bonding jitney drivers could have avoided the condition now confronting the car company.
 Col. Hartley A. Moon made a taii. on the new aero squadron for Bir- ningham.
 Plans for the barbecue to be held at Lock 13 in July have been en- trusted to committee headed by w. w. Tarleton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
RICH IS ELECTED
Birmingham Man Made Vice Presi. dent Southeastern Shoe Retailers

Friends of Dave Rich the we'll known shoe man will be interested to know that at the convention of the Southeastern Shoe Retailers hell in Atlanta last week he was elected vice president of the organization.
 Mir. Rich is head Of one of the oli- est and best known shoe cstabiish- ments in Birmingham and his election to the vice presidency of the South eastern organization is regarded as tribute to the unselfish and .conscien- tious work he has done in behalf of the organization.
 Mir. Rich has already received A number of telegrams from members of the organization congratulating him upon his elect,cn. i4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
SCHOOL BONDS ID
 BE SIGNED MONDAY
$1, ,00O, 900 Issue In $1,O00 Units - Three Sigma
 lures on Each

School bonds included in the sI,- 100000 worth sold to R. M Grant and company, New York, by the city Tues day of this week, will be ready for delivery Monday, it is expected, Dr N A. Barrett president Of the com mission, stated yesterday.
 The bonds, being general obliga tions, must be signed by three city officials, the president Of the com mission, the comptroller, and the city ton and there are 1000 to be signed three times.
 Plans for speedy inauguration of the building programme which is contingent on money received from the sale of these bonds, win be dis cussed at a conference to be held Monday by ". J. Rushton, president of the board of education, and pr 'J H. Phillips, superintendent of edu- cation.
 The proposed building programme as announced by John R.. Hornady commissioner of education, some time ago, includes new schools at Avon dale, Wylam, East Thomas and Ems Icy. Additions will be made to the following schools: Central park Robinson school at East Lake, North Birmingham school. Baker school al Ensley and the Ullman school.
 With the s1.00o.000 still left un. sold of the $2,00O, 900 authorized in 1917, new projects will be cealizet according to Commissioner Hornady following maturity of plans now be- ing formulated.
 A new school at Palmer terrace. q new school on the southside near Fifteenth street and Fifteenth ave nue, new schools at Woodlawn ano new high school of the southsidt ana additions to other high schools will be built under this later pro- granme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
Events of Today
 In Birmingham,

Cenvcntiex Buxinexz and Prufes- sts~si wossen,s efnA at . o'eicc&. B&sct.n-Rtrainsha "a. Little Rcek--5.3o RsckwooA field.
 AMUsEMENTs Majestic Theatre--sTAe Good Ilt- tie Bad GirI." Pfckert players. Lyrie-keith vaudeville sSa Pat4e News.
 Loew's Bijou--vsuaevfl1e and pie- tures.
 stranS--visI. D.~.. in aPuppet. of Fate"
 Trixncn--Zaxe Greyss @1%e Man ef thc Forest,
 AIcsxnr--sMzdoanas 4Hd Men, Galnx-~Px0xfes.n
 Heyni--Frnnk Mays i. "Honer Bcund.n
 Princesm--Sexisa drama and esm- edy.
 odeoa--Serinl axama and comedy. Edsewood Fark--Dsneing and bathing.
 West Lake Psrk--DancdsE, skat- ing and bathing.
 East Lake Park-BathinE and amuaements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
STATE CONVENTION
 OF DEMOCRATS IS
 UNDER DISCUSSION
Members of State Executive Committee to Vote on Call Before Next Wednesday.
 NeSbitt Sends Ballots
2lI N. 2cth Street

Calling of state democratic con vention during the present year i under consideration of the member of the state democratic executiv committee.
 Ballots have been sent out to all the members of the committee asking them to vote either for or against the proposition by ". D. Nesbitt, chairman of the com mittee. The suggestion that such convention be called was made at the unofficial meeting Of the committee, June {, at which quorum was not present. Should the committee vote to hold such convention it is pro posed that democratic principles may be discussed. purposes ap- proved and platform planned.
 To Make Arrangements
 Arrange ments for the conven- ton, it has been suggested, will be made by a committee of three, appointed by Chairman Nesbitt, who will report to a meeting of the entire committee when they have formulated their plAaA
 All ballots must be returned te Mir. Nesbitt before noon Wednes- day, June Is.
 Along with the ballots concern- ing the calling of the convention were sent ballots for the electlon of a national committeeman to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge W. T. Sanders. They must be returned at the same time. Election will be by plurality and the person receiy- ing the highest number of votes will be declared elected, pro vded a majority of the commit tee vote.
 Family Gathering s- ''The idea of as convention' said Mir Nesbitt, "sprang from desire on the part of those think- ing on. the subject to have an- other kind of family party fer the reassertion of democratic principles and policies. We have had no convention in several years. and it was deemed advis- able by those favoring the plan to have a kind of family demo- cratic gathering and reunion, so as to get in touch with one an- other again.
 we thought of having prom inent national democrat or so 10 meet with us and give us a talk, We especially understand that the convention shall have noth- ing to do with candidates or in- terfere in any way with the pres ent primary system. We deem It probable that some sort of plat form on which future candidates might align themselves would De the outcome. The general idea IS to have a democratic family re union. and those who favor the plan have gone no further"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11

Judge William Jasper Whitaker, prominent citizen and clubman of Birmingham, who has presided over Division Three of the municipal court of Jefferson county for the past six months, died shortly be- fore daylight yesterday morning at the residence, 922 Princeton avenue, West End.
 He died ot pneumonia. and had been in a serious condition for the past three days. Few people knew that he was i'll. however, as he had been away from his work only about a week.
 Judge Whitaker succeeded the late Judge John Mcqueen on the munich pal court bench, and during the past six months while he held that post he has won the respect and admira- ton of everyone with his impartial manner of handling all cases that came before him.
 Active in Masonry
 Besides being prominent jurist. Judge Whitaker had always taken an active part in the civic life of Birmingham and in anything that was for the advancement of the city He was also a prom nent member oi the various Masonic orders of the city. having been affiliated with the Shriners Knights Templar and . cottish Rite orders. He was a. past master of King solomon lodge. A. F & A. NJ, and was chairman of work for the grand lodge of the state of Alabama
 He was born in Madison county ir 1878, the son of Robert and France; Whitaker. He began the practice o' law in Birmingham when he became a member of the law firm of Kenne- dy and Whitaker. He later formed Ia partnership with Robert ], Wheeler which continued until about two years ago. He was 4S years old a the time of his death
 Funeral
 Funeral services will be held from the West End Baptist church tomor- TOW dlltfnooHt tue Douf IO pG dD nounced later. Burial win probably be in Elmwood cemetery, and tho Masonic orders. of which he was 2 IT ember, will probably have chars' Of the services lat the grave, thougf ID definite announcement of that ha: been made yet.
 He is survived by his widow, twt daughters, Clara Nell and Mabe Frances Whitaker, and three sons Braxton. Robert and W. J. Whita ker, Jr.
 Announcement was made las night that the members of the Bir' mingham Bar association would mee at 10 o'clock this morning in Judg' Greens courtroom at the courthouse to take action on the death of Judg. Whitaker. It is probable that an es cort of honor composed of member. of the association will be appointed for the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
NO ONE TO BLAME

Following an investigation into the de.tb of r. J. Heines, who died as result of injuries sustained Tn an ac- cident. Coroner J. D. Russum re- turned verdict of accidental death without criminality.
 Mr. Heipes. was injured when the motorcycie on which he was riding colIided with a truck of the F. O. stone Baking company, which was driven by l.. E. King
 Witnesses stated that the truck was turning into Brown boulevard along which MT. Heines was ridins' when the motorcycle and truck met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
TWO NEW FIRMS

Two new firms were incorporated yesterday, according to records at the office of the probate court.
 Smith Gambill Coal company was incorporated with an authorized capi- tai stock of s5,000. Officers are J. w. Smith, president, and L. E. Gambill, secretary and treasurer.
 Papers of incorporation were also filed by the Southern Association of Accountants with an authorized capital stock of $2,0oo. The new firm will begin business with S1,000 of the stock paid in Officers are: Eiihu S. Colbert. president. Harry Burgess, vice president, and Frank F. Carrell. secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11

was also sure that hearty response to organized appeals would be made.
 Brigadier L. M. Simonson of the Salvation Army declared That he had helped t75 men get Jobs In other sections of the country and that they were sending money to their fam files. He said that the calls for as sistance were endless. however. Two hundred persons at Sayyreton need supplies now, he stated.
 Four tons Of supplies have been gathered as the result of solicitation of wholesale concerns of the city, supplies will be distributed as soon as working organization is ef- fected.
 Persons who spoke regarding the situation yesterday were Mrs. Neil Wallace. Mrs. IT. M. She'll Edmund c. Armes, ]. K. Brockman, Judge W. E. Fort, Louis Pizitz, R. H. Harts- field, Paoli Smith, ]. W. O'Neill. David J. Davis. R. F. Wilcox, John V. Mix. pr. Morris Newfieid and pr. w. S Brown
 J. K. Brockman for the Red Cross offered the services of an executive secretary and an office for the com mittee when active work is begun.
 T feel satisfied that the work has been launched in such manner that results worth while will be obtained" said MT. Davis. "Bveryone has given assurance that they will back up Colonel Smith in his work as head of the committee and I am sure the va -ious civic organizations will join. Birmingham will awaken to the need of the hour and help the sui ferir.g Of the community."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
GALL TO FISHERME

A call has been issued by W. C. Oliver, president of the Jefferson County Fishing club, for meeting at his office. of the executive com mittee. at F o'clock. June II. to arr range the details of securing an all lotment of fish for stocking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
 TO PROSECUTE DETER

Police authorities will turn Ran dolph Oetter and Homer whetstone, negro, arrested Thursday following a raid of Oetter's home, 71i9 Walker avenue, East Lake, in which 1000 bottles of home brew beer and in- gredients for brewing were found, over to the federal prohibition de- partment for prosecution. according tc announcement made yesterday.
 Both men are now out on $500 bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
RECALL HARMONY SING

The Christian harmony singing which was planned for Piney Woods. at Concord church Sunday. June 1s. nas been called off indefinitely. Any arrangements for a sing there later on will be made at a future time. For information see A. A Vines at courthouse. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
MASONIC NOTICE

special com uaieation sf AiAg solomon ledge. No. 460, A. F. | q. H., will be held sunday. Jsne 12. at : D. m, for the purpose of attesdtn8 z the funeral of Brother w. Il. Whita- ker. Past Master of this lodge. A full attendapce is requested.
 r. M. HAUL. w. M.
 J. S. WHITE. Secrctarx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
MASONIC NOTTCE

\ special communfcation of King Solomon lodge. No. 4oO, A. F. 4 A. M., will he held Sunday. June IF, at 3 ?. n. fer the purpose of Derforming the burial services over the remains ef Brother F. H. Knight. A full ate tendance is Fe4uesteA.
 F. N. HAUL, w.. M.
 J. g. WHITE, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERAID. SATURDAY. JUNE Il. 1921
Birmingham Is Warned
 Unemployment Situation
 GroWing Steadily Worse
Representative Men Who Have Investigated Say There Is Much Suffering and Lits Done to Relieve It. General Committee Forming to Help
 Headed by Col. T. O. Smith

Plans inauguration of active relief poyed citizens of the Birmingham district and their families will be dis ussod meeting of representatives of various civic and relief orgsni zatons be called during week by Col Smith chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-11

J. s. WHITE. secrctary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29

And Millman! Up above his head
his hands twisted and knotted together
again, and the great muscular shoulders
locked back. and the clean. straight
limbs grew taut. And he laughed. And
the laugh was very low and sinister. A
beast cOrnered was an ugly thing. And
the dominant instinct in beast was
self f-prcServation-and leap at its
cnemy's throat. A beast asked no
Quarter-and gave none. He was n
beast. They had made him n beast in
here. an animal. numbered thing. not
n man. they had not even left him with
u name-iust one of herd of beasts
and animals. But they had not tanned
him. He was alone. facing them all
now. and there wasn't much chance be-
cause the odds were overwhelming but
if he was alone. he would not go down
alone, and
He turned his head suddenly. and his
hands dropped to his sides. There had
come cry from somewhere. 1t was not
very loud. but it rang in startling
way through the night silence of the
prison. Ii was n cry aS Of sudden fear
and weakness. II came again: and in n
bound Dave Henderson reached the bars
of his door. and beat upon them furi-
ously with his fists. He would get into
trouble for it undoubtedly. but he had
placed that cry now. Old Tony wasn't
whispering tonight. There was some
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pasty colored face, a form whose eyes
were closed. The prison doctor. by,
podermic syringe still in his hand, stood
little TO one side. Dave Henderson
swept his hand across his eyes-therc
was a sudden mist there that blurred tho
scene-and, moving forward, dropped
down on his knees beside the cot.
A hand reached out and grasped his
feebly; the dark eyes opened and fixed
on him with flicker of the old fire
in their depths: and the lips quivered III
q smie.
Old Tony was whispcring-old Tony
always talked and whispered to himself
here in his cell every night-but old
Tony never disturbed anybody-iC was
hard to hear old Tony even when one
listened attentively. Dave Henderson
brushed his hand across his eyes again,
and bent his head to the others lips
to catch the words.
"You make-a da fool play when you
come in here. Dave-for me. But ]
never, never forget. Old Tony no for
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get. You no make-a da fool play when
you go out. Old Tony knows. You
need da help. Listen-Nicolo Capri
ano-Frisco. You understand? Tony
Lomazzi send-a you. Tony Lomazzi
takea da life prison for Nicolo. Mic
olo will pay back TO Tony's friend. You
did not think that''-the voice was
growing fceber. harder to understand.
and it was futtering now--"that. be-
cause old Tony call-a you da fool. he
did-did ber--and--and--'
Some one dlsengaged Dave Hender-
sons hand from the hand that was
clasped around it. and that had sud-
denly twitched and, with n spasmodic
clutch. had seemed as though striving
to maintain its hold.
The prison Doctors voice sounded
nuffied in the cell
He is dead"
Dave Henderson looked up at the
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was always just He did not under
stand why the warden had come to his
cell.
II was the warden who spoke:
"Lomazzi is dying. He has begged
TO be allowed TO say good-by to you.
/ can see no objection. You may come" "
Dave Henderson moistened his lips
with the tip Of his tongue.
'I--I thought ] heard them say he
was dead" he mumbled.
"He was unconscious" answered the
warden briefly. "a heart attack. Step
quickly he has not many minutes.
Dave Henderson stepped out on the
iron gallery and paused an instant be-
fore the door of the adjoining cell. A
form lay on the cot. q form with II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
THIS BEGINS THE STORY

nave Henderson. as Bookle Skaryan's
confidential nran, In sent TO Martin Tyde-'
man 10 get 100000 to rccoup racing
insses He sees chance to obtain a
rortune and leave the distasteful world
a. crooks 30 he steals and hides the
money, Skarvan also plans TO double
cr1ss his silent partner In racing ven
,ures but the thugs he hires for the
lob discover that Henderson has fore
stalled them. Captured by the police,
bo ia sentenced to the penitentiary for
i've years, and just before his time Is
up Detective Barjan tries to learn
where the money is hidden and fails.
skarvan also visits him with the same
ebject, and when Henderson remains
silent he is threatened with the powers
~ The Underworld" Ho realizes with
despair that he will leave the penitcn-
tiary a marked man with no opportunity
Tor visiting the spot where he has
hidden the money and he confdes. N
Mlliman, a prison mate, who promises
10 gel tho loot from tho old pigeon cote.
where II Is hidden, and meet Henderson
At the St. LucieI; Hotel In New York
pt i o'clock in the evening of June -.
No sooner has he disclosed his secret
than Henderson repents, certain that
Niijman has been lying In walt for Just
This Information. and since he leaves
prison before Henderson,. will have Infe
= .,aI. ern
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FROM NOW ON

Of the ruin of his life. not much for the
all and everything he had staked and
risked Not much-only to make one
last fight. to make as many Of these men
pay as dearly as he could Fight Yes,
ne would fight. lie had never hcdged
lie would never hedge. They had him
win his back to the wall. He knew
that. There wasn't much chance now !.
there wasn't any. if he looked the
situation squarely in the face. He stood
alone, absolutely alone; there was no.
where to turn. no single soul to turn 70.
His hand was against every other
mans. But he was not beaten. They
would never beat him. A knife thrust
or q blackjack from Bookie Skaryan's
Skulking pack. though it might end his
ilte. would not beat him; further
term here behind these walls. though II
might wither up the soul of him, would
not beat him