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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
Judge Ab Is Visited By
 Dusky Reconciled Couple
By CHARLES H. MANDY

| in court this morning?' Dis are nah husban'." 50 | have already been informed. What's on your mind?" 1 Hes de one, jedge, what yo' disre- members ah had arrested for abusin, me, an we has done made up, an'-- Wait a moment. Thus far you have maintained the reputation of woman from time immemorial as to her talking proclivities. Let us hear from your "wusser" half" The negro stated that he and his wife had had some differences, but denied that he had abused her.
 Did you threaten to inflict bodily harm on your wife at any timer
 An mought, an den ah moughtnt, but the trouble wid her is that she aIlus wants to argefy, an when she gets started. dey jest ain't no stop pin of her"
 What constitutes the subject of your arguments, Ford's proposal or the 14 points," 'Dey warn't no pints about hit
 How about half pint?'
 "Nossah, de arguments war fil bout ligion; yo see, jedge, she are a Baptist an l is a Methodis', and
 Were your arguments domestic, chfomatic or chronic?'
 If you means keepin' at hit all de time, hit was mos generally chronic on her part. dad Baptis for breakfas', Baptis' for dinner an l Baptis' for supper. she all de tims 'sistin if An warnt dipped. I war lost"
 Reach m Agreement | "A firm belief in one religion is very commendable, but one can get l ot nf should reach an agreement on the subject"
 "Dats jest what An says. jedge," broke in the woman. "Ah done tole him all he had too do was to agree with me an it would all be settled"
 The force of your logic Is again demoDstrative of the fact that the best way to settle an argument with woman is to agree with her. Now. about the warrant you want with drawn, what assurance can you give the court as to your future conduc.?"
 Well, jedge. An jest natu ally loves dat oman. anad' An aint aguine toe argy with her no mo-"
 You say that you love your -vife?"
 "Yassah jedge. An sho' do."
 Mere words are not so convin sing as a practical demonstrations; so take your wife in your arms and kiss her" me aSiuily "lti WHicu screeh feioS and herones fly to each others arms and perform the osculatory art was not circumstance to tho eagerness with which the dusky couple enl- braced, and when their full and am- pie lips met, there came forth an explosion like unto the busting of an automobile tire or the suction of pump.
 The demonstration proved satis- factory, and Judge Alb instructed Sheriff Jack to withdraw the war rant. and the couple left the court room wreathed in smiles and cvi- dently well satisfied with themselycs and the decision of the court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
REV. w. N. CLAYBR00K TO
 PREACH AT ST. MARYS

The Rev. w. N. Claybrook of Tyler, Texas, who is spending a few days in Birmingham, will occupy the pull pit at St. Marys- -on- the Highlands to- morrow morning in the absence of the rector, the Rev. Oscar De Wolfe Randolph. Mir. Claybrook was for a number of years rector of St. Marvs and prior to that was at the Church of the Nativity in Huntsville, so that he is we'll known to Alabamians.
 Tt is pleasure to greet all my good friends in Alabama" said Mi. Claybrook. and I shall always have a warm spot in my heart for Bir- mingham, But love Texas and her people. It is wonderfully progress sive state and 1t will no doubt sur prise you to know that in Dallas last year there was over SIT 7.000,0 900 worth of new construction and there will be still more this year. A $2,000.000 moving picture theatre just be,ng completed. is an instance of the scale upon which they do things.
 "The same spirit is true of all the Texas cities. They are alert. in- dustrious and warm hearted. The welcome have been given there has drawn me closely to them.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
HOMECOMING WEEK WILL BE BIG FEATURE
 AT SEMI-CENTEMNlAL

special committee from the Ex. change club Is actively at work making Preparations for home coming week of former residents of Birmingham during the semi centen- nial celebration. and is specially planning for celebrities day. at which time all distinguished Alabamans will be invited to meet here. The committee of the club consists of Os- car de Wolf Randolph. M. Hood. Claude Estes and Frank E. Clarke.
 Invitations will be sent to all tor- mer citizens of Birmingham urging them to return during the celebra- ton week, and the committee Us at work collecting list of names to whom invitations will be sent The public has been invited to assist them by turning in names of former citizens to the celebration headQua-- ters on the mezzanine floor of the Jefferson County Bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
CHEMICAL EXPOSITION

Southern Railway Development service of which J. c. Williams. Washington, D. C., Is manager an nounces the seventh national exposi-i ton of the chemical industries to be held in the Eighth Coast Artillery armory. New York. week of septem- Der 12.
 This exhibit, as stated on the card of invitation issued by the Southern railroad, presents the opportunities for industrial development afforded by the natural resources of the ter ritory served by the Southern faii- way system. It has been carefully prepared with the aid of Arthur D. Little, Inc, chemists and engineers, Cambridge. Mass"
 Exhibit representatives will be z. P. Smith, general industrial agent and II. II. Willhoit. assistant indus trial agent.
 These expositions have widely ad- verified the chemical resources of the south heretofore, and are of such a comprehensive nature as to attract the attention of the active brains of the country that are looking Tor suitable location for chemical indus tries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
DIES IN SCOTLAND
Robert Harvey, Former Birming-
 ham Coal Operator

The death of Robert Harvey, age 67, at Glasgow. Scotland, is an- nounced in cablegram received by Mir. H. NJ Beck.
 Mir. Harvey resided in Birmingham for number of years, was proml- nent coal operator at Coalburg and later was one of the owners and of- ficers of the Huston Biscuit corl- pany Mir. Harvey took very active part in religious. civic and fraternal affairs, being prominent member of the First Presbyterian church, vice president and one of the .r- ganizers of the old Commercial club. now the Chamber of Commerce, and retained his membership in Jeffer- son valtsy lodge No. II, Knights of Pythian and Magic. City camp No. {, Woodmen of the World.
 MT. Harvey left Birmingham Octo- ber, 1897. moving to Yass. New South Wales, where he remained until . few months ago; returning to his native heath with his wife to spend his remaining days with his married daughter at Glasgow.
 Mfr Harvey leaves many personal friends in Birmingham who will te grieved to learn of his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
TWENTIETH STREET
 WILL BE REPAIRED
Board of Revenue Places Con- tract for S19, ,035 Worth
 of Work

Contract for the repairing of Twen- tieth street. south, from Railroad ave- nue on out to the mountain, was awarded to the Southern Roads com pany by the board of revenue at its meeting yesterday. This work will cost $19,035, and although several contracting firms bid on 1t, this was the lowest received.
 County road improvement bonds will be disposed of to pay for this work. The members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce have agreed to dispose of $10.00o worth of the bonds among themselves The action was taken by this organization in or der that the board of revenue could proceed with the work. as Twentieth street is part of the north and south highway of the county.
 Several months ago the board of revenue agreed to repair this street. but owing to the slump in the bond market has been unable to dispose of the bonds at par. They only pay s per cent interest per annum. Work on the repairing of the street will begin immediately. 1t Is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

Accompanied by tho remains of his son, Corp. Emil Henckell. who made the supreme sacrifice on the battlefield of France. the Rev. Carl Henckell reached the city yesterday from Hoboken. N. J., where the body was landed, and where pr. Henckell had gone to receive It.
 The funeral services will be held tornorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock a. St. Marys-on the Highlands church, the Rev. Oscar DeWolfe Randolph officiating. The patibear- CTS will be former comrades of the deceased. Veterans of the Foreign Wars and the American Legion will be in attendance.
 The body was received by Johns undertaking establishment where it will remain until the close of the morning service at St. Marys when it will be taken to the church and lie in state until the hour of the fu- neral service. Corporal Henckell was formerly a member of the Sunday school at St. Marys and sang in the choir of the church.
 Corp Emil Henckell was reared
 
 Capt. Mortimer Jordan's company. and was fatally wounded at Chateau Thierry on July 25, 1slS,. and died the following day. He was 25 years of age at the time of his death
 Corporal Henckell was we'll known in the city and great favorite among his personal friends. He was a clean minded and clean living boy and made fine record in the army as fearless and efficient soldier.
 The spirit of the boy soldier can be judged from the following ex- tract from letter that he wrote his father a short time before he died in the service of his country. Refer ring to the fact that his regiment would soon go to the front he said. ~ am perfectly willing to do my part, happen what may; no matter If return or not, you may know that | shall have done my duty as an American and a southerner." That he had done his duty well was att tested by the letters from his com manding officers received by his father after his death.
 He Is survived by his parents. Rev. and Mrs. z. Henckell. focr brothers and si4 sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
GAN PROVE AL|b|,
 STATES GUSSMAN
Habeas Corpus Hearing Set for Tuesday Before
 Judge Evans

Hearing on habeas corpus proceed ings instituted in the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court to obtain the release of Pedro Gussman from the county jail, where he Is being held on a warrant charging him with being a fugitive from justice, will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock before Judge Richard Evans.
 This hearing was scheduled to take place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, but when 1t was called was postponed, as Judge Evans was en- gagged in another scase,e and this be- ing the vacation of courts, no other judges were available. Despite the fact that Gussman had been turned over to the county, and is now ;n the county jail. Chief of Police T. J. Shirley, to whom the writ to produce Guasman in court was issued, had the accused man in court. In the mean time Gussman will remain In the jail pending the outcome of the hearing Tuesday.
 According to information received in Birmingham, the man is wanted In Peoria, H., for the murder of a woman alleged to have been his wife Gussman mantains his innocence, and Horace Afford, his attorney, declares the man can prove complete alibi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
DO YOU REMEMBER?

When the Birmingham High school was. conducted on the sec ond floor of the building whore the Woolworth store now Is at Third avenue and Nineteenth street? l. do, for went to school there. The ground floor was oc- cupied by what we then termed Wrights department store.
 When A. l.. Stolienwerck con- ducted drug store where the First National Bank building now stands? D. R.
 When the Mexican band gave two concerts at the old Lakeview hotel on a grandstand in front of it? It was where the country club now stands and "Old Man" Connolly was caretaker of the grounds. He had few white ducks on the small lake, and was always worrying over their prog ny. because, as he put It.. them snakes gets one-half of them young ducks and the Walker boys throws rocks at them and gets the other half R. F. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
LOWER STEEL RATE. MEETING EUROPEAN
 MILL COMPETITION
Plants East of Mississippi Benefit-Does Not Effect Birmingham District.
 Already Cared For

Eastern iron and steel producing points, anxious to get into the ex- port game in which the Birmingham district has played the leading part so long have finally secured re- duced rates for export.
 The interstate commerce commis- sion has granted export rates ovCr lines east of the Mississippi in order to enable competition of eastern mills with foreign mills. Birmingham all ready has export rates on iron and steel products and the orier will not, 1t Is believed. affect this district
 Word From Washington regard to the order of the commission reads:
 "Railroads east of the Missis-
 sippi river were authorized by
 the interstate commerce commis-
 sion today to establish export
 rates on iron and steel products
 and on pig iron from 20 to 25 per
 cent lower than the present rates,
 which are the snmo for domestic
 and export traffic.
 Iron and steel industries in urg- ing the reductions declared they were necessary to enable American firms to meet competition abroad. The new rates may be put in effect on a five days notice"
 Rate on pig iron from Pittsburg to coast has been about s6. A 25 per cent reduction on that will bring it to s4.50 The export rate on pig iron from Birmingham to Mobile Is s2.75; on cast iron pipe. s3.1S. This district will continue to enjoy 8 lower export rate than Pittsburg and Youngs- town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
Contest Still Open For
 Wednesday Bargain Day

Just two more days after today and your chance for winning The Age Herald prize. offered to the woman who will give fitting name to Wednesday bargain day will be gone.
 The Age Herald wants you to have your chance to suggest that buy" word that will exactly describe the occasion each Wednesday, when any woman can feel certain that she can get bargains if She only comes down town.
 You have thought of a dozen names. Send them in. Or, at least send in all those that you think might be fitting. If you havaa't read the big advertisement in The Age-Herald about the contest be sure to read it this minute. It will tell You just what is wanted
 You can send suggestions as late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

as Monday. Just so they arrive dur ing Monday night, and are in the cf- fice ready to be turned over to the judges Tuesday, you will be sure of consideration. If you have al- ready entered the contest, call your next-door neighbor and get her to enter. Hand the paper over to am other woman, who might be lucky. if you aren't.
 And then, each Wednesday, care- fully watch The Age Herald advcr- tisements. for therein will be listed just the things that you need and are calculated to save you some money. The merchants and advertising man agers are giving these Wedn esday cuts very great considera tion--very thoughtful care.
 The contest winners will be an nounced in next Wednesdays paper which will also contain the Wednes- day bargain advertisements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

Dr. Glenn pointed out that there is In America certain disregard for law and authority, and said hs believed by teaching the school chil- dren to respect authority there would come in American life a more whole some regard for law. The Europeans he declared, have a way of separat~ ing in their minds the office from the man who holds 1t. and for this req son they are able to respect judge or other official although they may not admire him personally.
 Germany Benefited
 Concerning industry in Europe, pr. Glenn said 1t was the opinion of a number of educated people with whom he had talked on his trip that Germany is really the nation who Is being benefited by the indemnity, for she Is paying 1t il products from her factories and is thereby able to keep them in operation, while the other Europeans nations are idle.
 pr James Thomas. head of the ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
 JUDGE EVANS WILL EXAMINE TESTIMONY

Petition for writ of injunction to restrain Mrs. c. II. Thomas from operating a rooming house at 23oi Third avenue. north. was taken un- der advisement by Judge Richard V. Evans in the circuit court yesterday. Hearing of this case consumed the past two days and large crowds of men and women thronged the court room to hear the testimony and ar- guments of attorneys for the state and defense.
 According to the allegations of ine petition filed by Solicitor Joseph R. Tate, this house was operated aA 2 house of prostitution and was n nuisance. Judge Evans stated he would render his decision when he had some of the testimony tran scribed by the stenographers and could look over it as it was mos conflicting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
SOCIAL MEETING
 OF JUNIOR ORDER

Members of the Junior Order Unit ed American Mechanics. in the Bir- minghanl district will gather Monday evening at Fraternal hall with Bir- mingham council No. 21 of that fra- ternal society for a social evening
 A programme of interest has been arranged, and refreshments will be served. All members of the Junior Order, including Inglenook and Leeds councils. are urged to be pres ent, as we'll as such members who may be visiting in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
TWO PAY PENALTY ON THE GALLONS,
 ROBBERY MURDER
Whitesides and Morton, Me- groes, Are Hanged Here Yesterday - Unusual
 Crowd Gathers

One of the largest crowds re. membered for such an occasion gath cred around the Jefferson county Jail yesterday morning to witness the execution of Will Morton and John Whitesides, negroes, who were hanged in the jail yard yesterday The former for highway robbery, and the latter for murder
 Morton was the first to pay the penalty. the trap being sprung on him at 11:18 o'clock and he was cut down 13 minutes later. The trap on whiteside was sprung at 12;i2, and he was pronounced dead by physicians at 1924.
 Rev. James Pearson and other ne gro ministers accompanied the con demned men to the gallows, where prayers and the singing of hmyns preceded the executions.
 Crowd Gathers
 Long before the time the first managing was ScHeuuiSu to eahS PioNS large crowds gathered, and by the time they were admitted to the Jail yard they had blocked every entrance to the jail. A number of women wit messed the hanging from the identi- flea ton room, where seats had been reserved for them.
 Every available deputy was placed on duty and in addition a number of city detectives were placed in service to handle the crowds which jostled and pushed each other almost 10 point of suffocation.
 Morton declined to make any state ment before his death. but Whiteside made a lengthy talk in which he an nounced that he had been saved from his sins. He appealed to every one present to do right and they would not have to be punished.
 Many From Leeds
 Attorneys who defended both con- demned negroes were present, IS was Morton held up and robbed, as well as a number of people from Leeds, including relatives of J. L. Bour- geouis and Lacey Murphree. whom Whiteside confessed to having killed
 Morton robbed Mir Cannon on the Green Springs road last year. when the crime wave was at it's height in this district. Whiteside killed MT. Bourgeois, a 73-year- Confederate veteran. and Lacey Murphree, his 15- year-old companion, as they were returning from fishing trip near Henry Ellen. The board of pardons denied communication of sentence sew eral days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
UNLAWFUL HOMICIDE

Assistant Coroner George C. Moore rendered a verdict of unlawful homf- eide following an investigation into the death of Bryson Crosby. a negro, who is alleged to have been killed by his wife, Estelle Crosby. The shoot- Ing occurred at Coaldale September z4. and according to the testimony of witnesses. was caused by domesfic troubles. The woman made her escape and has not been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

Al .lHlS Dbfnt Juukt AID lOohSu up and saw the couple.
 Sheriff Jack, ] see q couple ap- preaching the bench In a slow and easy fashion, said the judge. and from outward appearance I am sure they have in their minds either mar riage or divorce, kindly ascertain which,"
 Before the high sheriff could learn the cause of their appearance in court, the woman spoke up and said;
 "Jedge. dis are mah husban."
 Which one?"
 De onliest one. jedge, least away nah fust husban don't count, as he only lived with me two days when he jumped often de roof of de house an killed hisself."
 "A somewhat sudden and nasty departure. What were you after him with, rolling pin or a poker2"
 Hit weren't neither one, ah nevah used nothin' but CT stick CT stove wood"
 "A fairly good substitute but not as handy as either one of the kitchen utensils heretofore mentioned"
 q wonder if the judge. is speakinL from personal experiences" re- marked Sheriff Jack, in stage whisper that was heard throughout the court and brought suppressed chuckles from the large crowd in at tendance.
 Further Examination
 Judge Alb joined in the Laughter, but made no comment, and proceeded to further examine the self-appointed witness.
 Was your first husband prepared to meet the future?'
 "Ah reckon he war, jedge cause de pawson what preached his funeral said dat Brother Jones--dat war man husban's name-had jumped from the fryin' pan into de fire" "Inferring that you had him on the grill. so to speak. when he made his hasty exit. So much tor the depart ed What about your present hus- hsnd or rather what is your business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge.
 Lindsay Jordon and Miss Mary Jones.
 Aubrey Coiey whitten and Miss Ola Trimm.
 B. D. Lamb and Miss Bertha Wilson
 Onofrino Padolino and Miss Viz cenyina Sarce.
 Roy Tollut and Miss Kathleen Da- yies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
Candidates Talk on
 Other Fellows Election

Three members of the Civitan club, all running for the office of associate city commissioner, talked before the club yesterday afternoon on why they should be elected. The peculiar cir cumstance was that each man had to tell why the others should be elected to the commission. Civilians who are candidates are w. K. Mabry. s. R. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
CLOUDY WEATHER

Dry but cloudy weather i.i prophesied for Birmingham today by Mir. Horton of the Fountain Heights weather station. There will be little change in tempera- ture.
 Yesterday's temperature was normal. The highest point reached was S7 degrees, which occurred between and 3 o'clock. and the lowest was 66, at C o'clock yesterday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
COMMUNITY CL UB

Newly elected officers will be ina stalled at the meeting of the Corl- munity club today at 12:s0 o'clock in thd ball room of the Southern club. In addition plans for the york of the lclub during the ensuing year will bd discussed and several entcr- tainmeHt features will be introduced. All meiabevs ase urged n hA nsssent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27
DR. DICKINSON WILL
 RUN FOR COMMISSION

Making his race on municipal ownership platform, Dr. A. J. Dickin-' son. former pastor of the First Bap- tist church of Birmingham. will an nornce for associate commissioner of the city of Birmingham about Sep tember l. pr. Dickinson will seek the post now held by J. Ellis Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

were rehearsing a walk down the aisle to the strains of Tam hauser Busch or
 g 0 m e O { h c r
 strains that cor respond W i [ h "l1ere comes the bride" As is us- ual in affairs of this kind the man was plainly nervous, while the woman, keep ing up the tra di- ton of her sex, was quite at ease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-27

Yesterday morning, just after Judge II. B. Abernethey of the coun- ty courut of misdemcanors had called the court to order and sounded the docket for the day, negro man and woman walked into court. Nothing unusual in this except the fact that their arms were locked and their bands clasped as though each was afraid the other might get away.
 They were moving slowly toward tho indpe's bench aS though they