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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Authorities Try to Fix
Time Alleged Victims of
EdWard CrenshaW Died
While Prisoner Continues Hunger Strike Government
Agent Attempts to Determine Beneficiary of Insur-
ance Policy Carried by Harry Weston

soldier, had a policy for $4,000 on his
life taken out while in the army, nam
ing his wife as his beneficiary. If it
is established that he died first, under
the law, the money would go to the
relatives of his wife here, but IL it Is
found that she died first. then the
money would be payable to his mother
in England According to the cor
oner the two, who were shot at the
same time, died so nearly at the same
time that it is doubtful If it can ever
be definitely established which death
occurred first. According to the
coroner, the mother of the dead wom-
an has stated that II II Is found she
is entitled to the money she is willing
to turn half Of the $4,000 over to the
mother Of the dead man in England.
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While Edward crenshaw, alleged
slayer of Mrs. Rebecca Weston and
her husband, Harry Weston, at their
Ensley home several months ago be-
gan the sixth day OF an alleged hun
ger strike" yesterday in the county
jail and refused to eat or drink or
to have anything to say to his jail
ers, efforts were being made to de-
termne which of his two alleged VIC
tins died first in order to determine
the beneficiary of a $4,000 policy OF
life insurance on Weston's life.
A representative of the government
called on Coroner J. D. Russum yes
terday morning and sought informa-
ton as to which of the two died
first. According to the statement OF
the representative Weston, a former
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
MINE WORKERS
ELECT OFFICERS
Kennamer and CIemo Re-
Elected Officers Alabama
District at Convention

The reelection of j. R. Kennamer
as president of Alabama district No.
20 of the United Mine Workers of
America, j. F. Sorsby. negro, vice
president, and j. L. Clemo, secretary
and treasurer were announced yes
terday afternoon following the sec
ond day of the convention of the or
ganization.
The session was devoted to a can
wasting of votes cast several weeks
ago Tor the officers of the organiza-
ton, which was completed during
yesterdays session.
l.. Il. Baird of Walker county re-
siding at Townsley. was elected in
ternationai board member from Ala
bama. The resignation of William
L. Harrison as vice president of the
organization was accepted. Mr.. Har-
rison rendered his resignation when
elected city commissioner, but con-
scented to remain in his capacity for
the remainder of his term.
The district board members of the
United Mine Workers of America
elected are Joe Smith, Republic, and
o. F. Johnson, negro. Cardiff, for
First district John Lillach, Carbon
Hill. and j. S. Dawson, negro, West
Corona. Second; C. B. Mink, Brook
wood and Mack Mingo, negro, Bloc
ton, Third.
The district auditors are r. ID. Cox.
Carbon Hill; Fred Pickerel. Dora. and
A. ]. Martin, Navoo.
The convention. which has been In
session since Monday morning In
Union temple. on Fourth avenue, has
been well attended, about 126 rep
resentatives being present. 1t was
stated yesterday that the session has
been executive and that further IN
formation concerning the business
transacted by tho convention would
be announced at the conclusion of the
conference,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
COUNTY ABOL|SHES
FREE LABOR CAMPS
Saving of S220,000 Yearly
Expected-ApproximateIy
rs Men Affected

All. free labor road camps of JEFF
ferson county will be discontinued
January /, and all road work of the
county will be taken care of by the
various convict camps a resolution
that the free labor camps be closed
at the beginning of the year and that
notice to that effect be Immediately
given the foremen of the various
Campo was adopted by the board Ct
revenue a. its meeting yesterday.
Limited finances was given as the
reason for the abolition % the free
labor camps Six camps are affected
and appro imately 10 men VIII be cut
from the county pay roll as result
of the acton of the board. Camps a. :
fected are located at Pinsoa, Virgins
Mines, Flint Hill. Henri Ellen, Rob-
bins Cross Roads and Hl.e Springs.
Aa:.ll.as to members Of tn. beard
closing or he free labor camps will.
result in Il saving of approximately
1920, 900 !, year.
ResolL ion that the camps be closed
was offered by. w. b. Copeland. Lacey
Edmundson offered an amendme n,
providing that the free lanor camps
he abolished. but that the board cs-
the lower section of the county. He
sts.teo that he did not think rhat the
enc convict camp now in the Besse-
ner cutoff could care for that terri
tory satisfactorily. This amendment
was lost by three-to-two vote, and
the original motion was carried. Fol
flowing passage of the resolution
Road Superintendent Wheeler WAS in
structed to readjust the convict camps
between now and January so they
could care for the work now being
done by the free labor carcps.
Jerry Gwin stated that while he wal
not opposed to abolition of the camps
during the winter month";. ne be-
lieved that 1t would cost more to re-
establish them later than to continue
thsr. at present. ID. c. Bail. presl-
,, dent OF Che board. stated that ,heir
abolition was purely matter OF
finances; that January l he board
would be called on to spend approxi-
mately $4,000 OF the 1922 revenue
for thu operating expenses Vt 1891
and that he believed the Loird should
emf expenses wherever possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
ChiIdren's Story Hour
Will Be Given Today

Children of Birmingham are mani
Testing much interest in the story
telling hour held at the public library
every Wednesday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. The stories for this after
noon will be told by Mrs. William T.
Johnson and the principal story will
be "The Great Dipper," by George
Faulkner. She will also tell the
Travels of a Fox" The number OF
children attending the story telling
hour last week was the largest since
this plan was started and indications
are that many more will attend today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
K|WAN|AN TO TALK
T0ROTARY CLUB
R. L. Totten Will Explain Plan
for Development of Local
Fairgrounds

Robert l.. Totten of the Kiwanis
club will talk to members Of the Ro-
tary club this afternoon at / o'clock
at their meeting in the ballroom OF
the Southern club. He will explain
the plan of the Indian aggregation
to develop an adequate park and play
ground system in Birmingham. This
movement is attracting much interest
and 1T is stated Mr.. Totten will have
some information which Rotarians
will be pleased to hear.
Dr. James McLester will make
brief talk on health in carrying out
the policy of International Rotary,
which has designated this week as
health week throughout the country
and speakers on health are appearing
at all Rotary programs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
OFFICIAL ACTION
TAKEN ON GREEN
/. SPRINGS PROPERTY
City Engineer Hawkins In
structed to Submit Pre-
Iiminary PIans-S1, 900
Voted fer Work

Resolutions authorizing a survey Of
the Green Springs property. with a
view TO ascertalnng the recreation
facilities, was unanimously adopted
by the city commission at its meet
ing yesterday afternoon. A. ]. Haw-
kins, city engineer. was Instructed to
submit the preliminary plans and es-
timated cost of making such i'm
proVements for recreation purposes,
and that an amount not exceeding
1000 be used for such help as may
be required. Final action will be
taken by the commission upon re-
ceipt of the report of the engineer.
This resolution was introduced by
Commissioner w. L. Harrison of pub
lie utilities, who, with MIR. Hawkins
and NJ l.. MESSENGER of the Optimi 81
club recently made a tour of inSpec-
ton of this property.
The movement for the development
of this property as Il park and public
golf course was started several wech 5
ago by members of the Optimist club
and since that time interest has
steadily grown in. this project until
as one OF the most important fac
Ing the city commission, 1t is stated
Mr. Harrison Is most enthusiastic
, over the prospects of the develop
ment of this property, and states II
is ideally situated for the establish
ment of a park and playground for
children, and, in addition, a goli
course for the grown people.
To Start improvements
LAS soon as we have this survey
made and the preliminary plans for
the improvements contemplated, such
as wading pools and swimming pools
we will then know more how to pro
ceed," said Mr.. Harrison. However,
] feel that 1t Will be necessary "a
issue bonds to improve this property
just as we wish, but feel that with
a small amount of money we car
start the improvements. There are
a number Of springs on the property
and they can be used to supply water
for the pools, and with number OF
swings and benches placed on the
grounds we will have a place where
many families may go and take their
families on picnics when the spring
season opens. AS for the golf course
we have not yet decided just how
much of the property will be devoted
to this course, but we think that al
least one-half of the property will ne
given over to the lovers of this sport
and the remainder will be improved
as park and playground. All CLUBS
Of the city have agreed to co-operatS
with us in this movement, and W.
expect to make one of the most beau
tiful parks of the kind in the south
With its natural beauty this should
be an easy thing to do. Mr.. Haw.
kins will begin work on this SUI
vey Immediately. end will report baci
to the commission just as soon as sht
work Is completed"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
INTEREST GROWS IN
CHILDREN'S MATINEE

Movement for childrens special
matinees is growing in the district.
according to Mrs Neil Wallace, city
theatre inspector Large crowds are
attending these performances each
Saturday which are held at the Strand
theatre. -
Preparations are being made to
have special matinees for children at
the Franklin theatre in Ensley Fri
day afternoon and at the Woodlawn
city hall Saturday afternoon. The
program for Saturday at the Strand
will be Tom sawyer and the comedy,
Bob, and Bill Netting the Leopard.
In addition Mrs. Mary Gillen will give
several OF her original bird and ami
NAL stories. The matinee starts
promptly at 10 o'clock and all chill
dren are urged to be on time, as only
one run of the film is shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Events of Today
in Birmingham

Rotary club luncheon mt l o'clock
Z the southern club.
Observation-Disclosures Ltd. mat
ifee and night.
q Majestic, lover the Hill To the
1foarhouse."
Lyric-keith vaudeville, news and
cartoon.
Loew's Bijou--VaudeviIIe, feature
picture. news.
Trianon--Paoli Ncgri in "One Arab
ian Night"
strand. "Get Rich Quick WaIIing-
ferd.'
Five Points Theatre-Nathnnlel
fasvthorneS 'sThe Scarlet Letter"
Aicazar--Nioia Dana in "'rhc
EIatcIs Breaker"
Rialto---"OVer the HILL,
GaIaN-aEay Allison I'm .srhe Last
Card.c
RoyaI-Fenture drama. comedy and
news.
Princess-serini drama and cpm-
rdy.
OdeOn-SrriaI drama and comedy.
Miles school of Observation-Disclosures
from o TO II.
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Voters to Pass on Interest
Rate of County Road Bonds
In Election Next Month
Six Per Cent Rate Question to Be Submitted Owing
to Inability of Authorities to Sell Paper
at Five Per Cent

Resolutions providing for the re-
submission of 100000 worth of
county roa Improvement bonds re-
naming unsold from the original
$4,000, 900 authorized at special cleo
tion in February. 1920, with a pro-
vision that the voters be asked to
authorize a higher interest than was
carried by the original issue. were
passed by the board of revenue at its
meeting yesterday.
Instructions will be given w. X.
Terry, county attorney, to prepare
formal resolutions Incorporating the
terms of the resolution passed by the
board yesterday in order that adver-
tisement of the matter may be made
for the 80 days required by law, to
begin as soon as possible.
Under the terms of the resolutions
adopted by the board the question of
authorization of the bonds will be
submitted to the voters January 80,
at which time they will be called on
to pass on the reissuance of $4,000,
900 worth of state road bonds and the
soldiers poll tax amendment.
The resolutions adopted by the
board provide for the use of $1,000
600 worth of the new bonds, if au-
thorized, for the retirement of the
temporary floating deft of the coun-
ty and the remaining s2000,000 of the
new issue to be devoted to road con-
struction work. Voters of the county
will probably be asked to authorize
the payment of 6 per cent interest
on the new issue instead of the 5 per
cent carried by the original 100000
issue.
To Puv ore Debt
Determination of the board to vote
for resubmission of the unsold por-
tion of the original bond issue fol-
lows many months of inability to dis
pose of the bonds at the per cent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
READY FOR BUSINESS

The offices of the internal revenue
department which have been moved
into their new quarters in the new
postoffice building opened yesterday
to resume business. Several minor
details connected with the change of
quarters are still to be perfected but
due to the short time allotted to the
public to pay the income tax for this
year the offices were opened before
the complete change was perfected.
1t was announced that December
Is Is the last day for the income tax
payment after which penalties would
be incurred. The new tax year be-
gins January 1.
Instructions and information re-
garding the tax will be forthcoming
within a short time through the
press, according to officials of the
department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
PROHI AGENTS MUST
NOT DISCUSS SHOP

Prohibition discussions are taboo
on the part of federal prohibition
agents, according to a ruling of the
department Due to the fact that al
most invariably when two men meet
one of whom Is a legal upholder of
the Volstead act, an immediate dis
cussion of the feasibility of the
amendment arises in which the views
of the agent are sought. 1t has be-
come necessary for the department to
caution its agents against participant
ing in any discussions or in giving
opinions.
According to the precautionary
measure adopted by the department,
all prohibition agents have been ad-
vised to turn deaf ear to persons
soliciting an argument or seeking to
air their Views on the subject.
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GRAND JURY TO TAKE
UP TWENTY-FIVE CASES

with 75 cases docketed for its con-
alteration and 1875 witnesses sum-
moned to appear before 1t, the Jeffer-
son county grand jury will reconvene
at the courthouse this morning after
a recess of several weeks.
1t is expected that the jury VIII
remain in session for several days,
after which it is expected to again
recess for several days. Final report
OF the jury. which has been in session
internationally since September, will
probably be made next week, accord
ing to county officials. y
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
WILL PR0BATED

win Of Mrs. Louise Annie Peace
leaving an estate valued at approx
mately $4,000, was probated before
Judge ]. p. stiles In probate court
yesterday The property, which con-
sists of money in bank and real and
personal property, is left to the chill
dren of the testator. Her two sons
Daniel w. Peace and Vert II. Peace
are named in the instrument as exec
utors without bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were ISSUED IN
probate court yesterday to the fol-
lowing.
Roy Lee Montgomery and Miss Bes-
sic Il. Moncrief.
Jasper N. Woodley and Miss Lula
Sweeten.
Tony chiso and Miss Antoniana
plato
w, b. Parker and Mrs. Viola Nc
cuiiey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
HOMICIDE VERDICT RENDERED.

Verdict of unlawful homicide was
rendered yesterday by Coroner j. ID.
Kussum following conclusion of an
investigation into the death of Cailie
Talley, negress, who was shot and
killed several days ago at 2420 Eight
eenth street by Walker McKinstrs,
negro Following the killing Mckin~
stry escaped and has not been cap
tured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
PERRY COYLE ELECTED
SECOND LIEUTENANT

At meeting OF Company X. Fourth
infantry. Alabama national guard,
held last night at the armory in
Woodlawn. First Sergt. Perry ]. Coyle
was elected second lieutenant to fill
an existing vacancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
rIppLERs, CONTEST TONIGHT

The old fiddlers' and banjo pick ers'
contest Will be held tonight at Ben
Hur hall A program has been ar
ranged by the Protected Homo Cir
Gle. The public is invited.
The Snowflake herald., 1921-10-07

under a great pack, partly covered
with bed ticking, stood in the door
way.
Hello, Mr.. Kelso," the bearded man
answered. 1.-The poor wandering Jew
has. gone back ag'in-hey? / tink /
haf to take de hump off my back be-
fore gifts in"
Staggering beneath his load he let
it down to the ground.
"Bring in your Trojan horse and
mind you do not let out its four and
twenty warriors until morning. I'll
have some bread and milk for you in
a minute. Gentlemen, this is my friend
Ella wandering pioneer Of trade" 7.
"I haf a wonderful line o. goods
wonderful vonderful!" said Eli, ges-
turing with both hands.
First supper-then open your Tro-
jan horse" said KelsO.
First / must show my goods" Eli
insisted, "an' I'll bet you take dem all
everything vat I have in dot pack
an you pay my price an you tank
me an say Eli, vat you have to
drinkT"
''rll bet you four bits I DON'T" said
kelSo.
You are my frient; l would not
take your money like dot SO easy.
No! 1t would not be right. These
are Scotch goods, gentlemen-so rare
an beautiful-not'in like dem in de
world"
He began to undo his pack while the
little company stood around him.
Gentlemen, you can see but you
cannot buy. Only my frient can have
dem goods" he went On glibly as he
removed the cover Of the pack.
Suddenly there was a lively stir
in it. To the amazement Of all a
beautiful girl threw aside the ticking
and leaped out of the large wicker
basket it had covered. With merry
laugh she threw her arms around Jack
Kelsos neck and kissed him.
The men clapped their hands in
noisy merriment.
That's like BIN, isn't it?" said the
Doctor.
Exactly" Abe exclaimed.
II stop at David Barney's an dere
she took de goods out O. my pack an
fix up dis job lot fer you," said Eli
with a laugh.
"A real surprise party!' the girl ex-
claimed.
She was small-siZed girl, nearing
sixteen, with red cheeks and hazel
eyes and blonde hair that fell In curls
upon her shoulders.
"Mr. Traylor, this is my daughter
Bim," said Kelso. "She is skilled in
the art of producing astonishment."
"She must have heard of that hand
some boy at the tavern and got in a
hurry to come home," said the Doctor.
"Ann Rutledge says that he is a
right purity boy" the girl laughed as
she brushed her curls aside.
The Snowflake herald., 1921-10-07
WONDERFUL GAIN IN
WEIGHT REPORTED
Young Woman Only Weighed 76
Pounds-Now Weighs Over 100
and Is Gaining Every Day.

Before l began taking Tanlac only
weighed 76 pounds, now weigh over
one hundred and am gaining every
day." said Miss LaRue Davis of Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
II bought my first bottle of Tanlac
at Gas City, Ind, and it helped me so
much that continued using it. / have
always been very delicate and suffered
a great deal from stomach trouble and
rheumatism. l rarely ever had any ap-
petite and simply could not relish any
thing. ! fell off until l only weighed
76 pounds and was so thin / looked
perfectly awful. This is the condition
was in when began taking Tanlac.
"Oh, / feel so different now. Even
my complexion is improved. My appe-
tite is good and l can hardly get
enough to eat. Tanlac is simply grand
and l can truthfully say it is the only
medicine that has ever done me any
good"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists
e.-Advertisement.
The Snowflake herald., 1921-10-07
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have you ever stopped to reason why
it is that so many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
of sight and are soon forgotten? The
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of it.
A prominent druggist says "Take for
example DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root, a
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for in
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has so large a
SALE"
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact,
so many people claim, that it fulflls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney,
liver and bladder ailments; corrects uri-
nary troubles and neutralizes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive a sample bottle of
Swamp-Root by Parcels Post. Address
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
and enclose ten cents; also mention this
paper. Large and medium size bottles
for sale at all drug stores. Advertisement
The Snowflake herald., 1921-10-07
CHAPTER III.-continued.

welcome! and here's the best seat
''My wife and daughter are away for
a visit and for two days I've had the
cabin to myself. Look, We worshipers
of fire. and see how fine it is now
The hOmely cabin is place of beauty.
What a heaven it is when the flames
are leaping Here is Hogarth's line
Of beauty; nothing perpendicular or
horizontal"
He took Abe's hand and went on !:
"Here. We lovers Of romance, is one
of the story-tellers os Ispahan who
has in him the wisdom of the wander
fng tribes. He can tell you a tale
that will draw. children from their
play and old men from the chimney
corner. My boy, take a chair next
ito Mr. Traylor Mr. Traylor, you
stand up as proud and firm as a
big pine. believe you're a Yankee"
$50 do l." said Samson. "If you
took all the Yankee out o. me I'd have
an empty skin"
ger his peculiar art in these words !:
Stephen Nuckles used to say
"Od's grace embraces the isles O. the
a an the uttermost parts o. the
,rth. 1t takes in the Esquimaux an
g HottentOts. Some go so fur to
,ay that 1t takes in the Yankees but
| don't go so fur"
Samson Joined in the guod-natured
laughter that followed
eff you deal with some Yankees
you take your life in your hands," he
said. ''They can serve God or Nam
mon and l guess they have given the
devil some of his best ideas. He
seems to be getting lot of Yankee
motions lately"
There was a powerful prejudice
in Kentucky against the Yankees -
Abe went on. Down there they used
ito tell about a Yankee who sold his
hogs and was driving them to town.
On the way he decided that he had
sold them too cheap. He left them
with his drover in the road and went
on to town and told the buyer that he
would need help to bring 'em in.
"'HOw's that? the buyer asked
'Why they git away an go to run
min through the woods an fields an
we can't keep up with EN-
az don't think 1 want 'em,' says