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The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13
GkLEN APPOINTED
 DEPUTY COLLECTOR

James l.. Galen has been appoint ed deputy collector of customs at Cor dova and entered upon his duties today, the office being conducted in connection with his transfer busi- ness. MT. Galen held this position before and as his services were com- pletely satisfactory, when vacancy occurred the collector of customs promptly reappointed him.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13
HICKMAN NOT
 A CANDIDATE
 FOR GOVERNOR
For Busineess and Other Req sons Ketchikan Man De- clines to Be Applicant for Appointment

Following a telegraphic request that he permit his name to go in as applicant for appointment as gov ernor of Alaska as the means of pre- venting the appointment to go to an eastern man, former Senator J. R. Heckman, of of Ketchikan declared he would not be candidate and re- fused to give the desired permis- sion. MT. Heckman was informed that Wickersham and HazeIet were deadloCked and that undess he al lowed his name to go in, the name of an eastern would be sent to the senate next week for confirmation as Alaska's next governor
 Confirmation was received here from other authentic sources, to the report that an customer was being seriously considered for the position. Many telegrams have been sent to President Harding protesting against the appointment of any person ex- cept bona fide Alaskan.
 URGES PROMPT ACTION
 The Ketchikan Chronicle sent the following telegram to MT. Heckman today: "FolloWing wire received from Ed. Russell: It is now appar- ent that Wickersham and Hazelet are deadlocked over the governorship and unless Heckman consents as compromise, an eastern, probably Karl Bahr, will be named next week. If consent of Heckman could be wired both Mcbride and Sutherland and the Alaska legislature would pass suit able resolution after first COmmuni- cation with Mcbride and Sutherland, situation could be saved. Urge Ket- chikan organize committee and con- fer with Heckman. Seattle can be quickly organized for Heckman.'"
 HICKMAN DECLINES
 MT Heckman, who was attending an afternoon session of the senate when he received the telegram, inn mediately wired the Chronicle as fol lows: For business and other req sons, I do not want my name sent in as an applicant for governorship. We are all united in requesting that none but a bona fide Alaskan be ap- pointed"
 When 1t became known among the senators, many of whom are former colleagues of MT. Heckman, that he had declined to allow his name to be used, many of them expressed their regret at his action. A number of them are apparently convinced that his appointment would provide an ideal way out of the situation.
 At the same time, it was appar ent that there is some disposition to believe that the situation is not so serious as was depicted It was stated that there is no grounds for believing that President Harding has not considered appointing anyone who is not a real Alaskan.-Ketchikan Chronicle.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13

ensuing year will be elected. A full attendance of members is desired.
 Rev. and Mrs. Nickerson returned on this afternoons train from a trip to Chitina and Kennecott.
 MT. McCrary arrived in town this afternoon from Copper Center to at tend the funeral of his son, the late Ralph McCrary.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAs NOTICE

All members are requested to be at the lodge hall Thursday at 1:30 D. m., in order to attend the funeral of the late brother, Ralph McCrary, in body.
 L. c. PRATT, K. R. S.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13
Kodak finishing. Scarborough.

Algeria, Frances most important colony, has a greater area than the mother country.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-04-13

The big dance every Saturday at Eagle Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
CITY WELL WITHIN FINANCIAL INCOME Has Lived for Four Years That Way, Says City
 Comptroller

Birmingham has lived within its income for the last four consecutive years. During the entire history of the city these are the only years the income has not been exceeded, and this year 1t Is within it's income ap- proximately $30,o00 according to a statement by James Jones, Jr., city comptroller.
 'The budget for the present fiscal yesf has been fixed at approximate ly $i00,000 less than we know our revenue will be, to make allowance for flexible budget" said MT. Jones. The income this year has increased approximately $100,000 over last years budget estimate in ad- dition to the margin.
 This allows us an approximate margin of $200.000 above the budget estimate, which is approximately s170, QUO. and prevents an excess ex- penditure of the budget.
 Expenditures of the last year ex- ceeded the budget by approximately s170,000. The income of the city amounted to approximately s10o.00o above the budget estimate. which in cludes the margin of approximately s100,000 allowed at the beginning of the fiscal year.
 At the beginning of each fiscal year the budget is made and 1t is only an approximate estimation of the in- come of the city and is usually taken from receipts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
bELLAMY GUILTY; DEATH SENTENCE Cravey Case to Open In the Criminal Court This
 Morning

Archie Bellamy, negro, was sen fenced to hang for the murder of An drew Lesler, negro, by jury verdict brought into court late yesterday aft ernoon, following a trial which began Monday mornin. The case was heard before Judge W. E. Fort.
 Bellamy was indicted during the January term of the grand jury. He was defended yesterday by T. A. liar ris, negro attorney, who entered the plea of insanity The state was rep resented by Solicitor Tate, who per- sonally conducted the prosecution. The jury was out about an hour on the case, and it's verdict was signed by l.. T. Bratty, foreman.
 In the other division of the crimi- nal court the case of J. +. Allison. union miner, charged with killing Sam Linn. q non-union employe of the Sloss Sheffield Coal and Iron company, near Gintown, in Septem- ber, 1920, was heard before Judge H. P. Heflin. and the state completed ex- amining It's witnesses late yesterday afternoon. The defense will begin calling it's witnesses this morning.
 According to the charges against Allison. he is said to have shot Linn in general fight which arose out of the strike which was on at that time.
 The case of James Cravey. charged with having shot his wife several months ago, when she waved to a flagnon on train as 1t was passing their home, Is set for today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
WALKER WINS BOTH. MOTORCYCLE RACES'
Birmingham Star Enters the Events at Last Moment
 and Leads Field

Motorcycle racing continued to hold the spotlight of fandom's at tention at the State Fair grounds yesterday, when Gene Walker, Bir- mingham's great motorcycle racer won both events on the motor pro gramme of the afternoon.
 Walker arrived in Birmingham earlier than was expected and entered yesterdays races at the last moment. With him he brought hts world g championship steed the big Indian racing motor, with hinH which he broke tho worlds motorcycle speed record, and the big two wheeler car ried Walker to victory in both races of the afternoon.
 In the five-mile open race Walker negotiated the course in four min utes and 26 seconds, coming in ahead of Memo Lancaster, who won both of Mondays races. This time is very good for the local track. a mile oval, which presents dangerous obstacles to motorcycle racers in the form of rather sharp curves
 Tex Rickard, riding a Harley Dav- idson motor, finished third. Rickard Is one of the oldest professional motorcycle racers in the game, and his great fight to finish in the money was an interesting sidelight on yes terday's motor events.
 In the 10-mile race, Walker again finished first, leading Harry Glenn, second, and Tex Rickard, third. The time for this race was 9;15.
 Both the five and 10 mile races were from standing start, which makes the time of each race that much better.
 Eddie Burdett, riding a Harley Davidson, and Wolfe, on an Indian, rode good races and deserve credit for their game efforts to finish among the first three. Both are local boys
 The running Races, which were much enjoyed by the afternoon hippo drome crowds, were close and thrill ing. The summary follows, the horses finishing in the order given
 Five-Eighths-M Dash
 Lady Lux, S. A. Walker. Oklahoma
 James Brown, J. M. Hubbard, Louisville, Ky.
 Chook Mazique, Horseshoe Stable, Natchez. Miss.
 Seven Fig hths-Miie Oath
 Magaya, c. T. Jenkins, Oklahoma. Clerk, J. NJ. Hubbard, Louisville, Ky.
 Home Maid, F. r. Cooper, McLanes- boro, III.
 one-Mile Dash
 Swensen, J. Cornwall, Oklahoma.
 Pine Crest, J. M. Hubbard, Louis vile.
 Sam Flick, II. A. Frey, Oklahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
OVER $45,OOO HAS. SUBSCRIBED. r OR CELEBRATION.
Of the Total S30,000 Came From S1,000 Contribu- tors-Smaller Amounts
 Are Being Expected

Between $45,000 and $50,000 has been collected thus far for the semi-centennial fund, according to announcement made yesterday by Erskine Ramsay, chairman of the
 finance committee. While prac- tically $30,000 of this has been contributed in the form of $1,000 subscriptions Chairman Ramsay is confident the smaller subscribers will roll up a total which will amount to $30,0O0 within the next week or 10 days.
 It is planned to begin publishing the list of subscribers who have do mated smaller amouets within the next few days, and it'is hoped by the members of the finance committee that those who have been holding back will get their donations In so they may be included in the lists when they are made public. Approximate ly 150 contributions for sums less than $1,000 have been received, and number of others have voluntarily notified members of the committee that they will send in subscriptions at an early date.
 When we started this campaign and announced our plan. many told us that the plan was c. K. but that we would not be able to raise the money without making personal sollcita- tions." said Chairman Ramsay. "We have tried to avoid that, not only to save the time of the finance com but also to save the time of the people who would be solicited. We would much prefer to have the person contemplating a subscription decide the matter and mali in the check and not have members of the taking his time probably when he was least able to take his attention away from business mat ters.
 We expect to devote our attention after few days to the smaller sub- and we hope to receive a large number We are desirous espe- clally of getting the interest of all citizens in this undertaking which is already giving Birmingham so much favorable advertising throughout the country and the best way to make this real community affair is for all to come in, even if 1t is for only S or S10."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
SEEK ID TRANSFER
 RAILROAD SUIT
Claim State Court Has No Authority Over interstate
 Rates

The petition of the Alabama public service commission filed in the chan cery court seeking to restrain the Alabama Great Southern railroad from putting into effect alleged in- creases In freight rates made without the commissions consent, will be transferred to the federal court if the state court grants a plea filed by the railroad yesterday, asking that this be done.
 According to the plea of thc rail- road, the state court has no jurisdic- tion over settling inter state rates in that these are passed upon by the in- terstate commerce commission, fed eral body.
 According to the petition filed by the state public service Commission. the rates of railroads opei ating in Alabama were fixed In 1907. These rates were increased in 1918 as war measure, and again in 1920 with the commissions consent. Since that time the commission claims the defendant railroad announced new rate schedule which if put into effect will be an increase in rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
CASE TRANSFERRED.
 ID FEDERAL COURT.
Officers Charged With Mur- der of Young Farmer Await
 Action of Grand Jury

The cases against w. E. Eubanks, q. c. Dewes, W. M Dewes. fed eral enforcement officers, and J. B. Thompson, Birmingham police men, charged with the murder of Curtis Tidmore, were transferred yesterday from the Jurisdiction of the state court to the federal court through habeas corpus proceedings filed by the defendants
 Warrants charging the men with murder in the first degree, swon out by Coroner J. D. Russum, were not executed yesterday, and the of ficers will await the action of the federad grand jury. According to the law, federal officers hove the right to demand trial in federal court if they were arrested while in the performance of their duties as an officer.
 While N. l.. Pierce, chief federal prohibition enforcement officer for the state, is upholding his men in every way, John H. Taylor, commis sioner of public safety, issued in structions yesterday to T. J. Shirley, chief of police, to discharge Thomp- son.
 Thompson, 1t is said, was on his vacation at the time he made the raid with the federal officers, and was not acting In his official ca pacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
1000 MORE WORK IN LOCAL DISTRICT
September Sees Employment on Increase, Bringing End
 to likeness, Says Harold

Seven industrial corporations in the Birmingham district employing 500 men and over were on Septem- per so employing in the aggregate a little more than 1000 men in their plants than were employed on August 3l, according to report just sent to the department of labor by Charles l.. Harold of the Civic Association. acting as special agent of the de- partment for the Birmingham dis trict. This. according to Mir. Harold shows the most decided upward ten dency in the employment situation that has been manifest in the pas. six months.
 There has been a steady decline practically all summer in the num- Der of men employed in the larger metal and miscellaneous industries of Birmingham" said MT. Harold yes- terday. and the September totals just complied happily show rever- sal of conditions Employers of the district, co-oeprating with the de- partment of labor in this statistical survey, report monthly the total number of employees on their payrolls as of the last of the current month. this for comparison with previous months"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
SECOND REHEARSAL OF GRAND CHORUS FOR SEMI-CENTENNIAL

The second rehearsal of the grand chorus of the semi-centennial pageant will be held tomorrow night at $ o'clock at the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church on the corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, ac- cording to the announcement of Mrs W. J. Adams. chairman of the music committee of the celebration.
 Mrs. Adams requests all members of the chorus to be present tomorrow night The committee was much pleased with the attendance at the rehearsal last week, also with the progress made in the preparations for the pageant.
 The book for the pageant has al- ready been completed by Wallace Rice, and lists of those who are to take parts in the spectacle are now being prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
 CATTLE ASSOCIATIONS BANQUET THIS EVENING

Frank I. Derby, president of the Alabama Jersey Cattle Club and Pure Bred Cattle association, will be host to the members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a banquet tris evening at o'clock in the ball. room of the Tutwilcr hotel.
 Mir. Derby appeared before the Junior Chamber of Commerce yester- day and invited the entire body to be guests of the two organizations All members are requested to notify the junior chamber before noon to- day if coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
. CONVENTION QUOTA. FOR COTTON ME N.
American Cotton Association Members Given Details
 About Meeting Here

Members of the American Cotton association have been furnished noti- ficaiton of the coming annual con vention of their organization here October 29, in the following letter from their state president, J. o. Thompson
 You have no doubt seen by the public press that the annual eonven- tion of the American Cotton associa- ton will be held in Birmingham. oc- tober 26-29, 1921.
 "The business sessions will be open in the auditorium at 10 o'clock in the morning. October 27. and continue through the 2sth.
 ''On the 26th, the officials. members and delegates of the association will unite with the civic bodies, citizens and visitors, holding the semi centen- nial celebration of Birmingham. In receiving President Warren G. Hard ing. hearing his address. and taking part in other features of the day. Our state division will hold its meet ings In the evenings following the national meetings.
 The cordial invitation of the Bir- mingham Chamber of Commerce, the serni-centenniaI committee, and other civic bodies of this city. to hold the annual convention of this association here during the last week in October was unanimously accepted by the na- tional executive committee and the committee on annual convention.
 "Railroad fares throughout the cot ton belt will be very low for the round tripr under the certificate plan, and all ticket offices will be duy mo- tified
 "As it has been our honor to be the host of the national body at all of her annual meetings, and having been again thus honored, we want the members of the Alabama division. as nearly as possible, to turn out en mass, both for the purpose of honor ing our national visitors, the Presi- dent of the United States, Warren c. Harding. the general officers of the national body. and the members of the association from other states. and to attend the semi-centennial con vention, which Is one of the greatest events that has ever been staged in the state sof Alabama.
 Badges will be furnished you on arrival at the convention hall at the Tutwller hotel $. J. Bowie, chair man of the ST ni-centennial commit tee, will have provided 5000 rooms from householders of Birmingham and he has assured the American Cot ton association that their delegates shall be given preference in the as- signment of these rooms, because they realize the great service that has been rendered by this association in adding to the material upbuilding of Alabama and Birmingham.
 You will please advise w R. Greene. who is in charge of the de- tails of the convention. at the Tut wiler hotel, Birmingham. about your reservation for rooms.
 (Signed)
 PRESIDENT ALA. DIV, A. C. A."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
300 Ex-SERvICE MEN
 HAVE FILED CLAIMS


 More than 300 ex-service men ap- peared before the cleanup squad yesterday in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce to file their claims against the government.
 Some inconvenience was caused by failure of the ex-seryice ncp to bring their discharge and Other bApers they had that lpertained to their service. and it is urged that those appearing before the squad bring all papers in their possession in regard to thei- service.
 This work is being condscted in all the southern states by different squads These squads are to help the ex-scrvice men to file their claims for com hpcnsation or vocational train ing. and today is the last day the Birmingham men will have to file claims, as the squad will leave to- night or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
TAXABLE PROPERTY
 JEFFERSON COUNTY

Taxable property in Jefferson county has been assessed at $21o.- eS1,326, according to figures for the fall announced yesterday by l.. R. Dillon, county tax assessor. On this amount the state and county win collect s3.SS2, ,300.4o, and the city oc Birmingham will collect $2,0S9,047.40.
 Real estate in the county is as- sessed at s1T2,52o,02s. and personal property at $4S,16t,3o3. The-real es- tate values in the Birmingham divis- ion of the county are $14S,65S,045. Personal property is assessed at $S9,- Oe2147 in this division, and the to- tai of the two is $S,37s,557.sS.
 Tn the Bessemer district the total assessed value is s27,9S0.1S4 of which $23.S60,97S Is real property and $4.- o69.156 personal property. The state and county taxes to be collected Tn the Bessemer district will be s5o2,- 742.42.
 These figures do not include values of approximately $2s.Ooo.0o0 which wore set aside by the state tax com mission and over which there is still litigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
RIlILDING PERMITS

Permit was granted yesterday to the ". B. Leedy Real Estate company to erect three-story brick building on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. to cost $o7,- 900.
 The store will occupy the fl ontage now used by the stores of NJ. Well x Bros. Odum, Bowers and White, and Jocobs Bros, and will be used as a store by Silver Bros. of New York city who will operate a and 10 cent and dollar store there.
 Permission was also granted Hagan- Dunlap to improve property owned by them on the northwest corner os Nineteenth street and Second avenue. The permit calls for the expenditure of $20,000. The Letaw pharmacy will occupy the corner store when 1t Is remodeled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-05
TENNIS JOURNEYS
 CENTENNIAL WEEK
So Many Entrants Each Play ground May Have to
 Be Limied

Here's the latest development about the tournaments which the children of the Birmingham play grounds are going to put on during the week that President and Mrs. Harding are in town.
 It Is not known whether the gov ernment official will be able to have a glimpse of Birming hm play grounds while he Is here--but if he should not get peep at them, it's not going to be the children's fault nor the fault of the playground su- perintendent, T. D. Moor, that every thing will not be in trim
 Entries are already coming in for the games. and they will be an nounced as part of the semi -centen- nial weeks affairs in the official guide to strangers.
 Said Superintendent Moor yester- day.
 "So far we have lots of tennis en- tries. In fact. so many that il seems now as if we are going to have to limit entries from each playground to one double in the boys games and one double in the girls games"
 One playground has already shown so much enthusiasm that 1t has asked for five doubles.
 We want every playground in the city represented" urges Mir. Moor. "and Eve want their best teams, too. We have lots of entries also in foot ball"
 Superintendent Moor is asking that all entries list themselves at once Arrangements can be made by tele- phone.
 Something that will add 'pep" to the playing is this: That the semi centennial committee Is to present pennants to the winning teams. ana individual buttons are to be gwen each of tho winners The semi-cen- teunisi is an unusual thing. The pen nants and the buttons will he un- usual prizes to treasure Mr. Moor