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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
FEDERAL OFFICERS
 FIRED ON, UNHUR7

Anniston. October 1S.--(Special) A hidden .moonshiner fired six shots at Federal Prohibition Officer Hiram Allen near the Duck Nest Spring in the Kentuck mountain country south of Oxford Monday afternoon after five men had been chased away from a nearby still by raiding party composed of Federal officers John Draper and Joe Stanford, Sher If Cornett and Deputy Perry Camp bell of Talladega and State Officer Garrett, officer Allen having been left to guard the car of the officers while the raid was being made.
 The federal officer reported upon his return to Annlston Monday night that he heard the bullets from the hidden assailants pistol whistling by his head, several of the missiles strikN ing the ear. The raiders destroyed q S0-gallon copper plant near the Duck Nest Spring, poured out 1000 gallons of beer and seven gallons of whisky, the plant being in full operation when the approaching officers frightened the operators away.
 Going from the Duck Nest country to the neighborhood of the Silver Run school house the raiders de- stroyed an S0-gallon copper outfit and poured out 200 gallons of beer the whisky making plant at that place being idle when the officers made their raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
WEST IS INDICTED
 ON THREE COUNTS
Former Secretary to Three Georgia Governors Charged
 With Forgery
By Associated Press

Atlanta. october 1S.--Claude A. West, former executive secretary to three Georgia governors and candi- date for secretary of state in the last democratic primary, was indiet- ed by the Fulton county grand jury here late today on two charges of forgery and one of larceny after trust, totalling approximately S2,SSS.
 West was arrested recently on a warrant charging embezzlement of around S1,500, and was released on 1000 bond, and it was said tonight at the courthouse that warrants un- der today's indictments probably would be issued tomorrow
 The larceny after trust indictment charges West with having taken s292 91 intrusted to him by former Governor Dorsey in 1918; one forgery indictment charges forging the name of s. c. GrooYer of Statesboro, Ga to a state treasurer check for $2,4S4 in 1919 and the other charges forg- ing the name of Miss Myrtle White, Governor Hardwicks executive sec retary, to a check for S112,S5 last August.
 A complete audit of Vests books is still under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
PIERCE EXPLAINS
 TIDMORE KILLING
 TOU. s. OFFICIALS s
FEDERAL OWNERSHIP IS GOAL OF LABOR,
 WASHINGTON BELIEF
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

300 Davidson Building
 Washington, October 1S.-(Special) In the opinion of a certain very powerful coterie of senators and rep resentatives, the proposed strike of the railroad brotherhoods is not be- cause of the contemplated reduction o1 I2 per cent in their wages, but because the time was judged by la- oor~leaders propitious for creating a situation out of which government ownership might be developed.
 Glenn E. Plumb, who prepared a Dill and secured it's introduction in the House, is still a power in labor circles. Labor, as a rule, indorsed the Plumb bill, providing for govern. ment operation of common carriers with the provision that profits would De divided among present owners and labor. It had it's friends in Congress but they were in such a small minor ity that they lacked the moral cour age to declare themselves.
 Were the strike to be initiated al planned and continued for an indefi- 1lite period, there would not only be suffering throughout the United States but sad effect on the busi- ness condition of the country As to whether or not it would be necessary for the government to assume char ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
AL FIELDS MIN NsTRELS AT JEFFERSON THIS WEEK

With q careful selected cast or popular burnt cork men, Al Fields Minstrels are coming to the Jefferson theatre for an engagement of three nights, beginning Thursday, with matinee Saturday afternoon. Thls cast includes many well known min strel favorites.
 This season Al G. Field offers his myriad patrons performance that has never been equaled In extent or quality. The "bigfirst part as 1t is known, includes a gorgeous display in the form of Mardi Gras feature in which the delights of the New Or leans fiesta are faithfully and inter estingIy reproduced, providing a background for entertainment of en- trancing character. Then there Is the old time traditional first part scene in which the black faced comedians on the lends" provide their own characteristic entertainment ana sweet-voiced singers sing ballads that delight the soul
 Bert swor again heads the cast oi fun makers and Jack Richards ana Billy Church are again the ring lead CTS of the singing contingent. The cast of the show has never been eX- celled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
.A WoMAN's LOVE-" SHOWING
 AT RIALTO THIS WEEK

"A womans Love-" adapted from inc play. courage" is the Rialto fea- ture picture this week. A picture could hardly be more appealing III its heart toughing effect than this one is. It is a most unusual picture too.
 The first part of it's leads the spec tator to think that 1t is going to De one of those circumstantial evidence stories where here is trial and the like and all ends well, but not so. All does not end well. and the hero IS sentenced to prison for years Tor a crime he doesn't commit and the trlai never shown.
 The unusual thing, though, IS the strong and interesting portrayal or the great courage possible with man and a woman, the husband and wlle' For the husband. convicted and Tn nrison. succeeds. How he does IL, together with the events that trans pire as the years pass makes most interesting photoplay.
 "A Woman's Love" is most remark able for convincing and appealing acting. The actor who portrays the husband makes the role one of the best. The incident occurs in scot land and England and embodies the quaint Scottish customs and dress Tn the first part and modern England in the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
ADJUSTMENTS
DORIS MAY AT ALCAZAR IN
 1.-THE FOOLISH, AGE-
BY EsTEILE RnTHEA HALE

Doris Mays first starring comedy Is an up-to-the- minute one. It also lives up to it's witty title. "The Fool ish Age" making that age that fol- lows right after graduation one of the most Imaginable and lovable ages of all.
 The story tells about a girl grad uate who hears an eloquent speech about living to cheer the downtrod- den and resolves to do it. With the speaker the idea Is only flowdry theory but the girl takes it as deep ly serious Then she establishes a good cheer" office, and thenceforth comes into contact with some of the most incurable toughs of the town who provide merriment for the spec tator and grief for the good cheer worker
 Doris May is prettier than ever before. She is a bit more slender, more really vivacious, a vivacious- ness that seems to come from the heart and shows that she Is going to be one of the best comedy drama stars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
DUSTIN FARNUM AT FIVE
 POINTS THEATRE TO-DAY

Big Happiness" starring Dustin Farnum, will head the bill at the Five Points theatre today. There will be other attractions and music by the wonderful six-piece Million Dollar" orchestra.
 MT. Farnum in the difficult char acterization of twin brothers does the best screen work of his career.
 A drama of intensity. Big Hap piness," is' replete with colorful scenes. The story deals with two brothers of widely different types. One has lust for gold while the other is a happy go lucky chap with no regard for conventionalities
 The work is an adaptation of the British novel by Pan" It was di- rected by Colin Campbell, and num- bers among its cast Kathryn Adams as leading lady, Fred Malatesta. the Italian heavy" Joseph ]. Bowling of Miracle Man" fame and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

said' has aroused the interest or scored the astounding success that has been the portion of The Bat"
 Ih1s thrilling mystery story, dra- mattc in the extreme and filled with quite as many laughs as it is thrills, was written by Mary Roberts klne- hart and Avery Hopwood, both noted for their success as playwrights. It is presented under the management of Wagenhals and Kemper, producers with regulations long established for success. The carefully selected company includes: Lizzie Evans. William L. Thorn, Lucille Morris, Jo- sephine Morse, Joseph M. Fiolicky, Arthur Hughes, Edward Pawley, Paul Huber, George A. Wilson and Ser nard Thornton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
LADIES! DARKEN
 YOUR GRAY HAIR
Use Grandma's Sage Tea and Sulphur Recipe and No
 body will Know.

The use of Sage and Sulphur for restoring faded, gray hair to it's natural color dates back to grand mothers time. She used it to Keep her hair beautifully dark, glossy and attractive. Whenever her hair took on that dull, faded or streaked ap- pearance. this simple mixture was applied, with wonderful effect.
 But brewing at home IS mussy and out of date. Nowadays, by asking at any drug store for bottle of "Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Com pound" you will get this famous old preparation, improved by the ad- dition of other ingredients, which can be depended upon to. restore natural color and beauty to the hair,
 A well-known downtown druggist says it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied. You simply damp en sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one strand at time. By morning the gray hair disappears. and after another application or tw 1t becomes beautifully dark and glossy.-Aiv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

to .obviate the condition that now ex-
 ists, and reminds the railroad work
 CTS of their intelligence and their ability to distingush between the
 present time and 1916, and charges them with the responsibility of delib-
 erately flouting and disregarding de-
 cisions of the board
 "It is very evident that MT. De-
 frees is not informed as to the situa- tion, therefore not qualified to ex-
 press an opinion, or he is deliberately
 attempting to mislead the public. If
 Mir Defrees will take the trouble to
 look into the facts he will find that
 the railroads are the ones who did flout tlre authority of the United States railroad labor board, and not the railroad organizations, and we suggest that MT Defrees look into the case of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, M. and N A., Erie, Peunsyl- vania and other railroads for light on this subject. After satisfying him. self as to the truthfulness of the statements herein he should write a supplemental statement giving the public the benefit of the facts.
 (signed) w. S, STONE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
Militant SuffS Are Insulted By
 Joint Committee
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

800 Davidson Bullding.
 Washington, October fS-(Special.) The joint committee on library of the Senate and House has lnsulted the militant suffragettes, and the militant suffragettes swear to be re- venged.
 On the monument in honor of the pioners in the cause of suffrage, Lucretia Mott, E. c. stanton and S. B. Anthony the suffragettes had in- scribcd;
 "The three great destiny charac- ters of the world whose spiritual im- port and historical significance tran scend that of all others of any coun- try or any age"
 That was pretty strong, in the opinion of the members of the com mittce, so they ordered the words painted out. The order was executed. The paint used was yellow.
 The monument, which in appear ance is highly inartistc, reposed for many months in the basement. As result of persistent effort and threats on the part of the suffragettes it was finally put into the crypt, where 1t was originally intended to bury George Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
BIRTH OF A NATION GALAX NEXT WEEK
Griffith's Wonderful Screen Spectacle Mill Be Shown
 Here for Week

The Birth of & Nation" bringing forward David " Griffith's won. derful art of pictorialized spectacle with music, will play at the GalaS all next week, beginning Monday This Is the great offering that re. gently established the remarkable record of playing to over f50,00 peo- pie in a two weeks revival at the famous Capitol theatre in New York city.
 Nothing like it was ever known before and 1t is another mark In this extraordinary production, which holds the record in so many American and foreign cities.
 Tremendous battle scenes and the wild rides of the ku Klux Klan are staged with thousands of partici- pants. Eighteen thousand human ac- tors and 5000 horses were employed in the making Of the picture, which cost half a million dollars and took eight months to produce. Some idea of it's immensity is gained from the fact that there are no less than 5000 distinct and individual scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
annY sENr rO GEoRGIA

Anniston. october 1s.-(SpeciaL)- The casket containing the body of J. il. Connell, travelling auditor for the Alabama Power company. who was killed near Jasper Sunday night, was covered in beautiful flowers by local employees of the company when fl passed through Anniston Monday evening en route to Summerville, Ga. Several Anniston and Oxford friends of the family accompanied the strlck- en widow and three children to sum merville and will return home after the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
rNspEcT MALARI4 CoNTnoIi

Anniston, October 18,-(Special.)- )-- Dr. s. W. Welch, state health officer; Dr. F. B. Johnson of Montgomery and Dr. John A. Terrell, director of the Rockefeller foundation, spent Monday in Annlston, and spent the day with Dr. G. A. Cryer, county health officer, in inspecting the ma laria control work done in this county during the summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
Catarrh Means
 Impure Blood
It Is a Constitutional Disease

When it affects the nose and throat and becomes chronic it weakens the deli- cate lung tissues. deranges the digestive organs, and may lead to consumption. It impairs the taste, smell and hearing.
 Take Hoods Sarsaparilla. which by purifying the blood. removes the cause of the disease so troublesome at this time of year. and gives permanent relief.
 T had catarrh of the head and stom- ach, and dreadful ringing noises in my ears. decided to try Hoods Sarsaparilla; l; my health improved wonderfully, and adopted Hoods Sarsaparilla as my fam fly medicine Mrs. M. Jenney Shaw, St. Johns. O.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
SCENE OF ACTION
 IN RAILROAD TlE-UP
 MOVES TO CHICAGO
(Continued from page one)

AAOssA RsASG ohASI ments made by Joseph V. Defrees. president of the Chamber of Com merce of the United States, in Wash ington yesterday, denouncing the threatened railroad strike as most cruel and unjustifiable attack upon the people and the government of the United States.''
 "The statement is so manifestly unfair and misleading it has been deemed advisable to make few cor rections,'' MT. Stoneis statement said. The statement follows:
 'In the beginning it would natural ly be assumed that Mir. Defrees, speaking for the Chamber of Com merce of the United States, would be voicing the opinion of all American citizens, but in view of the one-s sided statements. it is the judgment of the railway workers that he is simply speaking for the millionaire element created by the miseries ,of the late war and now posing as great and patriotic citizens without regard to the many cripples and unemployed, who at this time appreciate-to them -the war Is not over.
 MT. Defrees states that the antici- pated withdrawal from the service constitutes a most cruel and unjusti- liable attack upon the public and the government of the United states. This creates the impression that the railroad workers are not loyal citf- zens, an unwarranted accusation upon body of mon who have proven their loyalty. We point with pride to the number of railroad employees who volunteered their services in the great war.
 Refers to War Records.
 ..eWhen the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers were called upon to furnish engineers to man tanks, the officer who was seeking such men stated we want red-blooded fellows who are almost willing to commit suicide. In less than 10 days Grand Chief Stone was able not only to furnish 70, but 400. who were red blooded and ready ts go over the 'op; and We arc wondering now what part Mir. Defrees---who Is now posing as a champion of the pubiic-played dur ing the great war.
 Mir. Defrees calls attention to the tribunal created by Congress which augmented the possibility of amica- ble settlement. He lays special em pAasis on the fact that the funda- mental principles of this tribunal was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
"THE BATv' AT THE
 JEEEER SON NEXT WEEK

The Bat" one of the biggest dra- matic successes in years. both in New York and Chicago, has resulted in new records, not only for the length of the run. but for the gross re- ceipts at the box offices, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre for the nights beginning Monday, De- tober 24, with matinee Wednesday.
 No play in the past 20 years, it IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
AT GALAN, IS
 THRILLING PRODUCTION.

Venice. the enchanting city of Italy, is tha scene of the fascinating ialaX feature, carnival" The director or "Carnival" actually took his company to Venice for the production If this photoplay, that calls for Italian scenes and is story of Venstians, their intensity, their love and their customs. especially the custom or carnival Among the pictures 1ue spots that come into a story that $ stirring. aside from the picturesque ness are the lagoons. the palace Of inc Doges, St. Marks Square and many of the winding canals of Venice.
 carnival" is built on warm, pull sating story of an Italian couple, a man and wife who are both actors. A jealousy as terrible as that of Othello, which they have selected for their play at Carnival, comes between the couple. This jealousy has its eli max on gay Carnival night, when all Venice is mad.
 The wild joy of the carnival thus lends a striking contrast to an cx-- citing scene between husband and wife. But the best appeal in the picture is during the presentation of Othello, the greatest play of jealousy. when the actors, husband and wife, are torn with the same conflict of emotions that tear the two charac- ters they are depicting on the stage. It makes very striking and impress sive climax.
 This is above all else photoplay of great beauty in the carnival scenes and the Venetian locale. It Is founded on good story and Is very we'll presented, Matheson Lang. the husband, being notably impressive, handsome actor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

ing and picturesque attraction at the Strand theatre all this week.
 Richard Barthel.ness, star of Way Down East" and other big produc- tions, is the featured player in the role of Youth, which Is said to be the finest he has ever had. This young actor who is acclaimed by critics to be one of the finest the screen mas produced, is said to give most pow erful interpretation of the role. AT LOEW'S BIJOU
 All round excellence marks the bill nt Loew's Bijou, which will be of- fered for the last time today and to- night. The designation "all-star" fits it, from the screen feature right on through the last act.
 Gladys Morton and Jack White, billed as international dancers de luxe; Williams and Lusby, in com edy skit, Tipping Her Off" La Costa and Bonawe in domestic farce, The Tanner" Emil Subers, The Georgis Bay" with new line of blackface humor, and the Petet Troupe. four well-known acrobats, make up the five acts of vaudeville. Elaine Ham merstein is the screen star in Poor Dear Margaret Kirby"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
Declares Raiders Sent to h. terCept Farmer on TeIe- phonic Advices From C. w. Beason, and Authorities Now Seek to Identify MT. Reason

[
 Washington, October 18.-(Spe-
 cial. )-Who is c. W. Reason of
 Steele, and what is his significance
 that acting on his telephonic advice, N. L. Pierce, prohibition officer in
 Alabama, should send agents on the
 mission that resulted in the death
 of Curtis Tidmore.
 Federal authorities want this in
 formation. For MT. Pierce, in re-
 sponse to the demand of Washing
 ton, made explanation today. For
 the officers who killed Tidmore, he
 makes out clear case of self-de- 1 fense.
 1 MT. Pierce, woh had made no pre-
 vious report, declared, when directly
 interrogated, that his information that Tidmore and companions were
 en route to Birmingham with wagon load of liquor came over telephone
 wires from c. w. Reason of Steele.
 He declared that immediately after l ward he swore out warrants and dis | patched his agents.
 | According to his story, the agents l drove their automobile by the wagon 1 of Tidmore and then, turning, in- l formed him of their identity and their 1 desire to search. It is averred by l Pierce that immediately after hear 1 ing this request Tidmore opened fire with a shotgun. and his companion
 was in the act of firing with a revol-
 yer when the officers turned loose 1 the fatal fusillade MT. Pierce ad-
 mits, however, that when the wagon was finally searched it contained no i liquor.
 l Sees Weak Points
 | Representative W. B. Oliver of the 1 Sixth Alabama district, to whom the ! explanation of Pierce was read by federal authorities today, found all l legged weak points in the testimony. | He was unable to understand why men without liquor should have opened fire on officers who had made a polite inquiry as to their identity and the contents of their wagon. In
 his consultation with federal authori- ties, he mentioned the fact that it was denied that the shotgun in the wagon
 had been fired. He insisted. also, that Mir. Beason, who it is alleged. tipped off Pierce as to the determination of Tidmore to convey liquor into Bir- mingham, be identified. It was his point that Pierce should establish the reason for his confidence in the
 man who by mere telephonic com munication moved him to the extent of swearing out a warrant and com
 missionihg the excursion which was
 so fraught with, death. Federal au-
 thorities made further inquiries in re-
 spect to the foregoing this afternoon. Mir. Oliver is anxious that only jus tice be done in the sensational affair. He insists that the officers who killed the innocent farmer be given fair trial. But he admits the opinion that the slayers are entirely exonerated they should be denied the right to
 continue their business as enforce ment officers in Alabama or any
 other state. As previously pointed out, federal authorities, while stand
 ing for the enforcement of the law
 do not sanction indiscriminate search and seizure, persecution of the weak, or ruthless assault and slaughter. An actual violation of the Volstead act does not warrant the infliction. of the death penalty, they hold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19

of the railroads is a matter of opinion.
 Effort will be made by republican members of Congress, in the event of a strike of long duration, to force the President to call out the military to bring about the operation of mail trains. The President will be bol- stersd up by the citation of the Pres ident Cleveland precedent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-19
RICHARD BARTHELMEsS IN, ~EXPERIENCEs'-

Romance with the deep charm of young love running through it's length. lavish scenic effects, an all- star cast and hundreds of beautiful women are said to make Experience" one of the greate-f spectacles the screen has ever produced. This pie turized version of George v. Hobars's famous stage success is the intersst-