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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
LIST OF DECISIONS
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery, May 11.-(SpeciaL)- List of decisions of the court of ap- peals of Alabama on Tuesday, May 10, 1921;
 On Rehearing-Curry Morris vs. state, Shelby circuit court; application oyerruled. Sam Robertson vs. state, Marshall circuit court; application oyerruled. Tennessee Coal, Iron s Railroad Co.. vs zack Perolio, Jeffer- son circuit court; application over ruled. Alabama Great Southern Rail- road company vs. J. L. Wood, Jeffer- son circuit court, Bessemer division; application overruled. Julius Daley Vs. city of Decatur. Morgan circuit court; application overruled. American Trust X Savings bank vs. John H. Montana, Jefferson circuit court application cVerruled. William A. Denham vs. state, Marshall circuit court applica- ton oyerfuledi opinion extended. Mo- tor Sales company vs. A. B. McNeil, Houston circuit court; application overruled. Donie May Dees and Tom Long vs. state, Conecuh circuit court; application oyerruled
 Bricken, P. J.--Homer Hale vs state. Jefferson circuit court, appeal dis missed Clyde Hodge vss state, Jef- ferson circuit court; appeal dismissed q oh HbotloH oI appeIant. EA-parte Lon Tyler, Jefferson circuit court (Bes- semer divisionD; affirmed. Zack Tay- Tor vs.} state, Mobile circuit court; af firmed, T. L. Mcdonald and Alice Me- Donald vs. H. $. Watkins and Matte Watkins, Chiffon probate court; re Versed and rendered. State ex rel etc, vs Charlie Margo, Jefferson circuit court affirmed. Bullard Investment company >vs. Ed Ford, Jefferson eff cult court;. affirmed
 Sanford, J--Nesbit Adams vs. state Marshall circuit court; reversed and remanded. Hosea Austin vs. state, Houston circuit court; affirmed. Roy Gfaham Vs. state, Lauderdale circuit court affirmed. Murray Crump vs. state, Morgan county court; affirmed.
 Merritt, J.-Isaiah Manning vs. state. Jefferson circuit court; appeal dis missed. Martin Humphrey vs. state. Jefferson circuit court; appeal dis missed. John Turner ys. state, Cham pers circuit court; affirmed. will clark Vs. state, Geneva circuit court: affirmed Thomas Brown ys. state Jefferson circuit court; appeal dis . missed. Luther Driver and Enoch Mlms ys. state, Clifton circuit court: affirmed Joseph and J. F. Bradford Vs. Hamp Lawrence, Randolph circuit court; reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
ERNEST'S CAREER
 FROM 1 to 3-30 P. M.

LYmgston, May 11.-(SpeciaLJ-Er nest Liyans, well known negro about town, especially in police circles, is en- gagged today in helping build Sumter county's good roads. Ernest calls him self an auto mechanic and has been a helper around the shop of the Living ston Motor company. A large number of inner tubes, tools and auto parts being missed by the garage people, they searched Ernest's house where they re- covered large supply
 Ernest was arrested at l o'clock, tried and confessed al 9 sentenced at 3, by Justice Scale 10 serve four months on the county roads. and at 3:30 he was in the regulation convict gard busy with pick and srovel helping to get Sumter county out of the mud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
PRESSMEN REFUSE TO
 SIGN IN MONTGOMERY

Montgomery May 1t-Fifteen press men employed in the book and job printing plants here7~ent out on strike this morning, according to statement made by an official of the local pressmen's union
 While it is understood that the strike had it's origin in negotiations for the 44-hour week, now being generally demanded by the printing trades rcughout the country, the pretsm el state that it's direct cause was the pro posal made by one of the master pfin- ters that a contract for 4S hours be signed with a 20 per cent reduction in pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
! Ieffers Is Sneaker

Anniston, May 11.-(Special.) .)-The gar den party given to the members of the congregation and Sunday school of the First Baptist church Tuesday evening by the adult department of the Sunday school was featured by an address from Maj. Lamar Jeffers, eongressman-elect, and w. w. Stringfellow, leading philan- thropist of the city. After hearing the addresses of the distinguished citizens and listening to the other parts of the programme, the large crowd of people present adjourned to the church lawn, where refreshments swere served amid scenes of brilliant decoration prepared especially for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Weatherly Is Speaker

Anniston, May 1.-(SpecaI)-A dis tinct feature of Tuesdays meeting of the Anniston Rotary club was the address by w. H. Weatherly, president of the First National bank which was followed with close interest by the members and visitors present The unveling of past presidents of the Anniston club by Hill- yer Robinson was another feature of in- terest. William M. Boykin, government regional director of industrial relations, spoke at the meeting. which was pre- sided over by C. B. Wells
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
VEGETABLES RUINED BY
 DISASTROUS HAILST0RM

Meridian. Miss. May n.-(SpeciaL)-A disastrous hailstorm visited this city and section this afternoon. Reports from the outlying truck farming districts north of Meridian are that vegetables were prac- ucally ruined, while young peaches, pears, piums and other fruit were beaten rom the trees. Young corn in many tlelds IS said to have been stripped to the stalks. Window lights in some homes were broken by the size and force of the hailstones, some of which were described as being as large as hen eggs. The fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Revival Meeting Closes

Annlston, May 11.-(Speclall-Th pro- tracted series of meetings which have been in progress at the Oxanna Methodist church came to a close Tuesday even ing total of 22 new members having been added to the church roll The final sermon of the series was delivered by the Rev Robert H. Jones of Oxford, a large audience gathering at the church for the last service of the series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
COMlNENCEMENTS
< PICKENS HIGH SCHOOr.

Reform, May l1.-(Special )-The com. n'ehcemcnt exercises of the PickenS County High school at Reform will he neid May 22-2o The following programme
 Sunday. May 22: Sermon by Rev. M. M Davidson. Gordo. x Tuesday, May 24S 8 p. m. Senior class play.
 | Wednesday will be given over to inc vocational department and the exercises will come as follows, beginng at ~s.is a. m,: Invocation, Rev. J. M Wigley. welcome address. Prof. R. K. Hodnetts response, c. R. Horton. | School exercises: Vocal solo Miss Ellz- abeth Wimberly; Looking Forward l | M. Moore address, J. B. Hobdy: address 1 w. R. Helie. l Noon; 30 o'clock. ball game. s:3l o'clock, Radcliffe Chautauqua perform. ance, s D. m, graduating exercises. ad. dress by Dr. J. M. Dannely I An added feature of the commence. ment programme will be the appearance Of the Radcliffe Chautauqua for the three days including May 2s-@. HUDSON COLLEGE CONCERT | Marion. May n.-tspecial)-The music department of Judson college gave its an- nual concert last night in the Judson auditorium. which proved to be one of the most delightful affairs of the season, and was thoroughly enjoyed by the largs crowd who attended. The programme was rendered as follows: Slumber song, A. Jenson: Pfzzicato. l.. Delibes; Marche Militaire, F. Schubert. Judson orchestra. La Fileuse (The Spinner) (J. Raff, Miss Evelyn Thompson. To Wild Rose. E. A. McDowell; Song of Spring (W. H. Neidlinger). Judson Glee club
 Polichinele (s. RachmanlnofD, Miss May Brinkley Isbell. The Sea Hath it's Pearls a. H. Dens- morel. Misses MeCollum, Patton liar rington. Powers.
 Barcarolle e, GrodzkD. Miss Drucle Patton.
 Awake. My Heart. to Gladness, J. H. Densmore: Butterflies Iinn Seiep Miss Phyllis McCollum.
 Cantique D'Amour fF Lisxt), Miss Flora Howell.
 My Tender Songs Would be Flying, Hahn Ia yior; The Sea Fell in Love With the Moon (W. E. Haeschel. Glee club
 Waltz. John Mokrejs; With Bird (Guy c. Allen,. Miss Kathleen MoseIey
 l Hear You Calling Me (Marshall-I.u- cas). Misses McCollum, Patton. Harrlng- ton. Powers.
 Cantata; A Spring Symphony (Florence C,olson). Glee club.~
 Accomranists: Miss shealy. Miss Eo1saL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Mrs. Lipscomb Dead

Huntsville, May Especial )-Mrs. J. E. Lipscomb S9 years old, died yes terday at Lacey Springs. She is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. B. F. Cay, with whom she made her home, and two sons, c. A. and w. F. Lipscomb; also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Issues Relief Apneal

Anniston, May 11.-(Special Mrs. Paul D, Vann, executive secretary of the home service section of the American Red Cross, has issued an appeal this week to the people of Annston for clothing to be sent to babies and little children in Flu rope who have worn nothing better in their lives than rags and newspapers some of whom have never seen a pair of shoes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
THE WEATHER
By Associnted Press

Washington May 11.-Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday
 Georgia: Showers Thursday; Friday partly cloudy; showers in south portion
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy in west local showers in east portion Thursday; Friday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Muncey Nomination Confirmed

Washington, May 11.-Nomination of Thomas J. Muncey to be United States attorney for the western district of Virginia. was confirmed late today by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
Mrs. Payne Dies

Huntsville. MayA )-Mrs Norris S. Payne. aked 55. died yester- day at her home on Arms street, after long illness. Her husband and sev- oral children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12

of hail fin Meridian lasted for about 20 minutes and was followed by a heavy rainfall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-12
DIAMONDS

90-lUO carat, blue white, with dla- monds in shank, set in platinum. . s55o s0-100 carat. fine blue white. ....... s3S5 These prices are 25 per cent less than retail.
 DIAMOND JEWELRY co.
 BIT Brown-Marx Bldg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
BISHOP O'CONNELL PAYS
MOTHERS HIGH TRIBUTE.
Urges Universal Homage To Them
Neat Sunday i'm Eloquent Ser
mon AT Cathedral.

y special Mothers pay sermon was
preached yesterday morning by RI,
tev. Denis J, O'Connoll. catholic
bishop Of Richmond. at the Sacred
Heart Cathedral. in which he urged
that homage he paid to al! mothers
neNt sunday
Especially. the bishop said. should
h"inag" he paid to tn. Mother of
Mothers Mary. tho mother of Christ.
who brought into the world SO much
81 the Peace and gcntlcurSS which
- now cNcrywhor" between the
mother ana her children.
The virtues of motherhood. her
fortituhc against those trials which
ar" always coming into her life. tho
many trials and troubles which shc
bears when things 40 wrong so that
her children viii not nave to suffer
c1eh w"F" given special emphasis by
The bishop.
He continued by pointing gu, tn.
gcntlcncSs OF the mother in hrIpini:
nor children over the rough spots OF
ne, her kindly advice which is
always right. and her willing Sacri-
noes OF many things in order that her
sons and daughters may HAY. the
best that is obtainahle Of everything
in the world
Because OF these sacrifices and the
I"Ee which She always Keeps no mat
Ter villa! goes wrong. tho hishop
urged tina, homag, always he riy"n
10 the mother, aud especially on the
day sex aside for her this wear.
May 5.
An unusually larre congregation
MAS AT the cathedral to hear BIShnp
oConncll preach. and every on. prn-
nounced IL one Of the most powarful
ara appealing sermons which has
Deem heard at The cathedral
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
MYERS LEAVES FOR N. Y.
TO ATTEND POLICE MEET

Director Of Public Safety william
VI Myers lett for New YORK lost
HtSht 10 attend = conference OF h.n,ls
az pole" departments r.prcs.n,Inr
.Ii,S throughout the country with
t.pnia ions over 10000. chief Of Police
y sherry VIII Join director
Myers in New York, having preceded
MN ny several days The confer
"nce Viii hold sessions during Z.
Grealcr part OF the week. and on
lnUrSday Il parade Will hc given. i'm
winch - detachment Of tho %nw Yo,.l;
police department, will take part. and
winch WIZ include the delegates from
tn" various states
IN" main purpose or TIC confer
enc" Is general discussion Of ,ho
WORK OF tho police throughout tho
country. with the object oC rn.,chiug
som" scheme OF cooperation and co
"rdinHiIon plan to establish cen
aih headquarters In Washington.
"hcr" general Information concern.
ms h" w"rt OF The various depart
hl'h'' may hc obtained will bc dis
GUESSED, ana a uniform traffic sv.t,,n
VIII also h." considered
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
ROANOKE CITY IS STRONG
FOR C|LP|N, CEASE SAYS
Supporters Of Clarke County Man
for Lieutenant GovcrnorsIiip
Form OrguniZati ION Whore.

According to reports from Hoa-
h"kc last night. Indications are that
Kenneth y. Gilpin. candidate FOR
-Govcrnor. viii carry that
city by "a large majority. This in
formation WAS brouEh, from Roa-
nokr 10y George NJ. Cease. who at &.
IN '!r !iotcl Roanoke saturday night.
There "v"c seventy men present.
representing the various elements of
v;t!%"nSnip. rhcy formed a local or
San!Hation and pledged themselves To
max" every effort possible for the
success oi their candidate.
MIR. Gilrin WAS present. lie made
Il short speech. during tho course of
which he alluded TO til. hi. r"ccp-
tons he had received ia his "anNaS -
"i ScNcnty-iivc counties. lie said he
expected 10 cover tn" remaining
counties of the STATE within the ncNt
few weeks. and them deliver S"Nrra |
beginning today. he viii start on "a
motor trip through the Valley and
the central section al tn" State. and
VIII probably be- in Richmond late
next week.
ON Saturday afternoon. sIid Mr.
Cease last might. committee Of
women met at tho iioicl Roanoke
purpose of advancing Mr.. ',I'pin's
candidacy.
y: the meeting Saturday Yisht it
was found that among the seventy
men present there were about rttv
supporters Of Harry ST. GcorG"
Tucker for Governor and tn" re
maind"r Favorable to the candidacy
OF state Senator Trinklc. The meet
ING was presided over by James +.
Mcricr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
DOCTORS HOLD SESSION
AT THE JEFFERSON TODAY

., N ,P,,i ,hirt% physicians. members
-! M dti"n;.l Association OF {; /:
SURGEONS . branch OF rhc Cor,.ro.
in ipr EHrs, o,ia,, which meets in Wash
pec'"d =" attend the amman ,.nur,l
r ,, Of nc Organization. which viii
ana tomorrow ''"''N
iart;c number OF papers. pertain
!hS l" treatment of diseases and
ir"uhi"s especially of the kidney ana
nihadrr' ar" I" hc read at the con.
Nchiion. Delegates az" cxpcctcd ia
come from all parts Of the country,
many "i them arriving YESTERDAY nrc
para,orH I" the opening session
only tire" sessions viii be held H..
The doctors, this morning and aricr
noon. ana tomorrow morning No
special entertainment is now planned
'F"'cssiphnl men prac;icinc in Rich
nl"nd who ar" Interested in tho suh-
J"'t have been invited TO attend IN.
meetings.
br John Cunningham. Of BOSTON.
i tn" president Of the association.
bi' John Peterson. Of New York Is
|l":-pr"Sidcni. and br K. r. O'Ncn.
of B"st"n. is secretary
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
State Strawberry
Is on Market Here
FIRST Lot Of Virginia
Variety Demands Faacy
Prices IN Richmond.

II" Wh"lcSal" produce dealers and
commission merchants. aIony cary
ana Thirteenth streets were rejoicing,
lac; week that IN" virgluia-r-own
ctr" whcrrics we're coming in from thu.
Underwater Section in goodly quanti-
tics. and they found most active
"t'hahh Tor them. For The fancy
ones. and most 81 Tho rac.in,s -.
OF tina, kind, they readily Obtained a,
I" AZ cents per quart. TINS price was
Tor the first. The berries yill uroh-
ably De tower this week
spring chickens were much more
numerous on Gary and Thiriccnth. and
tn" price went OF some. down Ia 60
10 60 cents per pound. liens were
also III good receipt and brought
somewhat less than heretofore. the
ruling figures being - to IS cents
per pound, Eggs we're Il shnd. high
"r' an" We're IN active demand - &c
To - cents per dozen.
Ncals We're in heavy recent and
went off in price. The very top in
the early days % the week was 10
cents per pound. The las, DAYS CT
h" week some extra inncics brought
II cents. The poor and lower grades
dragged all the week AT from to
Lambs were in active demand. and
held their own well at II TO IL cents
per pound. Hogs We're Il little slow.
at to q -
Virginia butter was a good seller
al The week. store packed bringing
IL cents and ,he best Virginia COIN
try butter % to 80,
Tho Cary street mon expect good
receipts ana an activ" markc; this
VICE.. although they say they have no
reason 10 look for highcr prices for
any Kind OF country produce" In
fact. il is expected that larger re-
c"ipts Will bring ahont lower fyurce
Tor !r"Sh country eggs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
|vAN zANDT WILL ATTEND
BATTLE ABBEY OPENING
fcdcratc Veterans, Honor Guests
at Exercises Tomorrow.
ORATOR or DAY
Mural Paintings by Hnf,baurr aud
Works of Art Presented to state
hy Judge Payne VIII BE Inspect
cd by Public.

Confederate Veterans. headed hy
their commandoy-in-ch lc!. General X.
NJ. Van Zandt. vii, Dc quests Of honor
tomorrow afternoon at the torma,
opening OF tho Conc rate Memorial!
INSTITUTE, known as Battle Abbey.
me exercises VIII begin az o'glot. j
IL; Snowdcu Marshall, OF New YORK.
VIII be the orator of IA, occasion.
he VIII ho Introduced either hy
GeQrEe Gordon Battle %: New YORK.
or Judge DAVID e. Richardson. OF
Richmond Mrs Cities NJ Fvrreil is
president OF tho board of lady man
ayers and chairman in charge Of the
program
The mural paintings by Charles
HeHbauer and the paintings present.
ed BY Judg" John BARTON raync.
president Wilson'S Cabinet. to the
state Of virginia will be Inspected by
the public a; this time.
Elaborate Program Arranged.
The exercises incident TO tn. open
Ing of the !us;itut. viii bc held on
the portico OF the building, boulevard
ana kcnSinEtun Avenue, tomorrow
under the auspices Of the Confederate
Memorial Association and the board
Of lacy MANAGERS III. program has
been arranged by IA. board OF truS-
tees. OF which General Julian II. carr.
OF Durham. y. t.. is president Rich
mond members Of tn" board are Judge
George J.. Christian. Captain John
Lamb and Alvin smith
several hundred members OF tho
John Marshall High school, girls cnu-
rus Will render Confederate songs tor
the occasion. Included in ;hi.; NUM-
Der are bonnie Eluc Flag" Mary
land" and Dixie Tn" high-School
cadet band viii also he on hand ana
play patriotic airs
'rh, !,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
THREE NEGROES BADLY HURT
IN AUTOMOBILE SMASH-UP

=, l"r"" n"rrocs arc in the Virginia
tioSpiia, this morning as ;he r.s1,lt
~ " Sm"Sh-nr which occurred about
e" clock yesterday afternoon on IN.
'Shorn" turnpike. about a iaii, he
low Full"n. William Kacland has a
broken leg: John Taylor suffered :,
broken collarhonv ana vas ~cv.r.Iv
."' Hhoui the head. ana James Rob
ih.oh has probably a hrokcu log.
I'm" automobile in which IN" nc-
%roeS We're driving. u hig White tom
ihE car, was badly smashed Accord
NE :" county oihccr Shoemaker. VINO
"FFlE"" on tn" scene shortly after
inc accident. he car was goini, a:
good clip and ia rounding q s!irni
vui al M bottom Of u All ~ tlat
p"'ni continued the curry. and ,rlsb...t
my" " Wiie icn"" and some trees.
J"m"- Green was driving lie car
w w ~ nlih passenger was Napoleon
MuHrN The last TWO were not luri
w ne negroes ar" from tn" FULTON
seton OF The city Green ana Mul.
..n were arrested bv Officer Shoe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
RICHMOND COURTS BEGIN
THEIR MAY TERMS TODAY

Th' MAY t"rm of the Hastings
Court viii begin today Til" grand
jury "li n".t at 10 o'clock 10 in
N-sticat" Indictments prepared Ivy the
Coulmorw"alth's Attorney. and to-
morrow an cases vii h" set for hear.
'hs- commemorative Nttorncy
George T.. Wise stated yesterday tina;
ih" list Ui cases WAS moi as long this
term as II had been for several
months past Tn" petit jury viii he
worn on Wednesday,
iudG" Scott in announcing ;hc
opening uf tin. MAY term OF the CITY
'i'cEit Court stated that he "X-
p.cicd al lawyers having cases he
Tot, lhat court to ~ on hand carly
today =" That III" business OF uXinr
dates Tor hearing may he facilitated.
III" United states circuit Court OF
Appeals begins its May term tomor-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-02
COUNC|LMEN MAY FIGHT
AMENDED TAX MEASURE
Oppose Change in Section Provid-
ing Levy ON Incomes OF Pro-
fcSSiOIinl Men

Common Council viii meet in rcgu-
lar session at \ o'clock tonight The
May docket is short. few committees
having accomplished anything during
The month of April. owing TO the an
ccTt"inti"S Of III" progress OF the
budget.
1t was said Ivy Councilmcm ycster-
DAY that some opposition To tn" IL
Gems" r'Ncnu" ORDINANCE" aS amended
by TIA" H"ard OF Aldermen would
probably develop at the meeting to-
night. Common Council adopt"d the
ordinance as recommended by tho III
nance Committee. |, included as II
E5".uuo. graduated taN on earnings
OF professional men, starting with a
tax Of $50 on earnings Of $1,000. and
reaching 500 on earnings Of 10000,
With an added $50 on every $1,000 III
excess Of that figure.
This section Of III" ordinance Was
amended 10y the BOARD OF Aldermen
nIi motion of Alderman J. Il. Powers.
In" amendment. fixing the tax at
per cent per $1,000. caused a heated
Icbatv At tn" meeting Of TIA, Alder
men, and was finally adopted 10y the
vote Of II t. l. Alderman Melton he
inE the lone opponent Of the amend
men' lie gave as his reasons for
sustaining the Finance Committee
'hat every cent Of the revenue cX-
r"ctcl from the liccns. tan ordinance
was BADLY needed properly To con-
duGt the business OF the city"
Ihc amendment was accepted as a
compromise 10y the Board. there being
= sufficient number opposed to il 10
Kali tn" amendment. but not enough
10 adopt IN" ordinance. Alderman
ruler led the fight against the grad
lut'cd tax on professional men. He
stated that II the amendment We're
NOT hdoptd he would vote against the
entire ordinance.