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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
BIG STILLS DESTROYED

One 1,000-g gallon still, one 600- 0-gallon still and two S00-gallon stills were con fiscated and destroyed in raids in Lee county, conducted by state constables during the weekend, according to re- ports received at the capitol today. The larger stills were located near Salem and in addition the agents de- stroyed 2,000 gallons of beer and 39 fermenters. The 5OO- gallon stills were located near Marvin Falls and in addi- tion to the stills the constables con fiscated 32 gallons of moonshine liquor, 1,s00 gallons of beer. AZ 60-gallon fer
 mentors and 1900 gallon beer vat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
AN AMAZING SECRET ABOUT TOOTH TASTES
 AT LAST DISCLOSED

A recent scientific investigation re- veals the surprising fact that many tooth pastes and powders, instead of helping the gums and teeth, often do them serious harm.
 This is because the abrasive sub- stances contained in tooth pastes gradually wear tiny crevices in the teeth, where decay germs quickly enter. This gritty substance also tears the membranes of the gums where germs of pyorrhea and other dangerous mouth diseases quickly gain foothold.
 The ideal dentifrice it is found, is G thoroughly antiseptic liquid mouth wash such as Steroline. This cleanses all the hidden spots that tooth pastes and powders never reach, and acts as a real preventive of the many diseases contracted through the mouth. Stero- line keeps the mouth cool, sweet and fresh, heals raw and bleeding gums and quickly helps~ to overcome bad breath. Get a bottle from your drug gist today--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07

If little Montague hadn't thrown a dead cat over the Capulet fence, the gentle city of Verona might have been spared a front page story. Mrs Capulet called the health official after Mrs. Montague, and Mrs Montague never spoke to Mrs. Capulet after that time. Pretty soon Papa Montague and Papa Capulet were mixed in the fracas, and after that it was Capulet vs. Montague whenever the twain met.
 Momeo Montague was young strip ling, just out of college when our story opens. With three proud whiskers on his neither lip, he boasted an affair of the heart with a professional heart smasher, a grass widow named Rosaline He was grooming over his unrequited af- factions when he heard that the Capulets were giving coming out ball to their flapper daughter, Juliet. He knew Rosie would be at the Capulet blowout, but how could he go when his family had been pointedly invited to stay away? An idea smote him! Why not go disguised? You couldn't tell a Montague by his calves and he could wear a mask.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
RAILROADS DEMAND ENTIRE INCREASE OF
 1920 BE WIPED OUT.
Some Demand Flat 20 Per Cent Wage ReduCt;a1, Claiming Every Basis for
 1920 Raise Disappeared
ry Associated Press

Chicago, June 6.--Demandihg that the entire wage increase granted all railroad employees in the country by of July, 1920, be wiped out. more than 150 railroads appeared before the board today with renewed petitions for wage reductions.
 Several roads demanded reductions of flat 20 per cent cut for all em- ployes while others merely declared that every basis for last years in crease had disappeared and that it was now time to restore the wage schedules of April 30, 1920, prior to application of the $500, 0,oOO,O 900 wage award.
 Two new propositions appeared in the course of the testimony presented by railroad representatives today. John c. Walber, representing 54 east ern carriers. told the board that time and one-half pay for overtime in freight and yard train service should be abolished and that schedule of. wages for the entire country was discriminatory and "a serious viola ton of economic laws.
 'The principle of time and a half for overtime cannot be fairly applied where the regulation of hours is be- yond control of the employer" Walber said, Tt is wrong and inequitable. We propose pro-rata payment for over time"
 Mir. Walber offered programme of wage scale application based on the rate regions established by the interstate commerce commission as an alternative for standardized wage schedules. H J. w. Higgins, who spoke in behalf of the 66 western roads, told the board plainly that the roads were not satis- fled with the reductions granted by its decision of June 1 and demanded that the increases of last year be en- tirely wiped out,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
EPWORTH LEAGUERS
 GATHER MATHEWS
Three Hundred Delegates Ar rive for 14th Annual Assem-
 bly, of North Alabama

Athens, June 6.--Three hundred dele gates arrived today to attend the four teenth annual assembly of the North Alabama Epworth League M F.. church, south. The college campus presented a wonderful scene Monday evening at the initial session when Mrs. F. B. Glasgow welcomed the guests in the name of the college and Miss Julia Dean Griffin, extended the well come on behalf of the city. Miss Mary Emma Person of Alexander City re- sponded.
 The feature of the evening was the presidents address by Earl c Lacley Of Jasper. A reception followed.
 William Graham Echols, secretary of the conference league. has planned an attractive program that will extend throughout the week. The largest as- tendance is expected in the histo- Of the Epworth league conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT
 IN EUROPE INDICATED
By Associated Press

Washington, June 6.--Steady eco homie improvements in Europe, outside of bolshevik Russia is indicated by the progress made in repeating restrictions on consumption, Secretary Hoover sald today. Food rationing has been aban- doned in most European countries, MT Hoover said, and within few months probably can be abandoned in all ex- cept Austria.
 Clothing is the exception to the gen eral progress toward readJustment, lhe secretary said.
 "The clothing of the people in cen tral and eastern Europe is worse than even at the armistice," MT. Hoover de- clared.
 Except for the British and Silesian coal strikes, MT. Hoover asserted, thefe has been great improvement In pro- duction and distribution of coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
LEGION MEETS TUESDAY

Anniston, June 6.-(Special. )-The regular meeting of the Anniston poss of the American Legion Tuesday eve- ming will be featured by the election of officers for the ensuing term and the selection of delegates to attend the state convention of ex-service men which will be held in Florence on Fri day of this week. State Vice Com mander Harry M. Ayers and Post Com mander Charles s. Leyden, will accom- pany the Anniston delegation to Flor erice, and the Jacksonville post will be represented by Commander Tom Martin and other members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
HENRY BABY DIES
Little Daughter of Birmingham
 Family Dead In AnnistOn

Anniston, June 6.-(Special.) )--Elsie Amelia. 13-months- old boy of Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Henry (Elva Reaves) of Birmingham, died at the home of MT and Mrs. Harvey Henry, on North Will mer avenue Monday morning after S6 hours illness of colitis. Funeral services to be held from the home at lo o'clock Tuesday morning.
 A sad feature of the babys death was that Mir. and Mrs. Henry were called to the city a week ago to att tend th' funeral of MT. and Mrs. L. R. Parher's baby. who had died of the same disease after brief illness. Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Parker are sisters The body Cf the baby will be buri sl here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
DOUGLAS RETURNS HOME

Anniston, June 6.-(Special. )-Pitts Douglas has returned to his home Davidson college, North Carolina, and is being given warm welcome by his friends. MT. Douglas was accompanied to his home here by P. o. Bethea of Dillon, $. G. and R. l.. Black of David son, N C., both of whom left Monday for Tuscaloosa, where they will at tend summer school. at the University of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
coMMENCEMENr UNDER WAY

Anniston June 6.-(Special.)-The commenceme period of the Ahnistoh High school began Sunday with the annual sermon delivered at the First Methodist church by Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs, the church building belng crowded with interested friends ana relatives of the members of the grad uating class. On the stage With the minister Sunday morning were w. r. Acker, president of the city board or education. and Prof D. R. Murphet, superintendent of schools, while the members of the senior class occupied a reserved section during the service number of brilliant social events are to be given this week in honor of the seniors, the graduating exercises to be given at the Lyric theatre Friday eve nin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
ROY OUT ON BOND

Anniston, June 6. (special) - Frank Allen. 12-year-old white boy from sylacauga, charged with tam pering with United States mail, was released from the Calhoun county jail Monday under bond for his appear ance before the federal grand jury next fall. The small boy was brought to the city Saturday for a preliminary trial before Commissioner Carr under the above charge, the allegation being that he extracted package from the Sylacauga postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
LITTLE GIRL IMPROVING

Apniston,. June 6.-(Specialo o-Doro- thy, the bright little daughter of MT. and Mrs A. T. Jobson, who has been quite i'll at her home with an acidosis attack for a week, was believed to be showing signs of improvement Mon day, and that the hope was expressed that she has passed the danger point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
CALLED BY ILLNEss

Anniston. June s.--(Special.) )-Mrs. J. G. Tyler will go to Birmingham Tues day in response to a message telling her of the serious Illness of her sister, Mrs. Isaiah James Mrs. Tyler's little son underwent a minor operation at St. Lukes hospital here Monday morning the report from him being that he was doing nicely following the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
SUMMER TERM IS BEGUN

Livingston, June 6.-(Special.)-The summer term at the State Normal school here opened Monday with the heaviest enrolment in it's history The dormitories are crowded to capacity, every available room out in town has been taken. Students are being turned away, letters and telegrams are being sent saying impossible to take you.'
 President Brock says he has never seen anything like it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
FIRST COTTON BLOOM

Montgomery, June 6.-(Special. J. The first cotton bloom of the season reached the state department of agri-. culture Monday from w. F. Hubbard of Enterprise. M. c. Allgood commas sioner, said this was a remarkable rec ord for this season as the average cot ton plant is only three inches high, while plant must be 12 inches high before blooming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
MAKES FINAL SETTLEMENT

Montgomery, June 6.-(Special)--T F. Pitts, tax collector of Bullock coun- ty made final settlement of tax col lections with the state auditor today. He is the second tax collector to make final report to the state- MT. Pitts said not person in his county appealed to the board of revenue from an as- sessment fixed by the tax adjuster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
BIG WE'LL BROUGHT IN

Livingston. June 6.-(Special. )--Per- .haps the largest flowing we'll in the county has just been brought In on the grounds of the State Normal school. Between two and ne-half and three inches of fine water comes gushing from a depth of 1,200 feet. It is d splendid well of ever flowing water and the problem of water and a beau tiful swimming pool is settled for all time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
TO MAKE INSPECTION

Montgomery, June 6.--(Special)-- )--- Col. Hartley A. Moon, head of the state military department, and Col w. F. Screws, inspector instructor of the Ala bama national guard left today for Sylacauga where they will make an in spection of the motor transport com pany which is being organized there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
SIIMMER SCHOOL OPENS

Montgomery, June 6.-The twelfth annual session of the Tuskegee Sum- mer school opened today with an en- rollment of more than 800, which ex- ceeds any previous opening of this institution for training negro teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-07
For Good of
 the Community

CCORE another for the city of Birning- O ham, Its municipal band has made it's bow to the people and the people have applauded They gave praise where praise was due. Really the people are ap- preciative of what is done for them
 The conception was right and the giv- ing of portion of the public money for the band was right, because the band is for every member of the community. None has more claim to it than another. What is for all the people is the best of things, because it is the vindication of the com munity idea
 Men associated themselves together for common service, protection and because in fellowship they sensed the chance to- develop the human in way that was for bidden when each was pitted against the other in the struggle for existence.
 Not until men made mass attack against the difficulties of nature did they give way and become servant in place of being master and that of which we were afraid. Not until the handshake became the substitute for the drawn sword did the
 
 Society began in attack. Fresh from his cave where he had initiated the wild beast in going forth to his daily personal contest when society was first formed 1t was each little community against the other in savage rivalry for the choice fish ing and hunting grounds. Individualism was dominant and the physically strong est became automatically the ruler.
 The smaller communities merged just as the individuals did and became nations Those who failed to develop into nation alities were absorbed The Indian gave way to the white man because he was tribal He had not fully developed the community idea.
 Montezuma fell before the handful of Spaniards because his people had no nationalism. The hard-fisted practical Spaniard, who had formed the redoubt- able foot soldiery of Europe two hundred years, experienced no difficulty in mak- ing their discipline overcome the loosely knitted Mexicans
 The municipal band represents the high point of community development; that which realizes that the worker, who has built the community, needs the rest and the serene hours of contemplation that the Moker prescribed for Himself after he had completed the creation looked over it and saw that 1t was we'll done
 But the city not only gave band; it gave really and truly good one. It was not only good band, but it was well-di- rected. It was not an excuse of perform ance; it was real performance. It was worthy of the people and their money which enabled it.
 Fitting that the community band should >have come in the year of the auditorium, for both stand for the entire community. \ ~o@' +hot t came when Birmingham was raising money for the Birningham-South- ern Good that the bands first music was heard while the community was giv- ing to the Salvation Army
 The World war was horrible, but, like other bitter experiences of men, the eter- nal in the human soul and the courage in every human heart spread the wings of the speciesthat much farther and put that much more strength into the flight for
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13

SHERIFF STOPS
STREETCARSAND
AUTOS AT p. M.
All Public Gatherings
Also Banned Satur-
\ day Evening

SPRINGFIELD, O., March 12.--
This city was quiet this morning fol
lowing a night of disorders in which
Patrolman Joseph Ryan and a negro
were wounded in an exchange Of
shots between the police and ne
.grces.
Three companies Of state militia
were on duty today with headquar-
ters at the city hall, aiding the local
authorities TO maintain order.
The trouble was the outcome OF
an attack on the year-old
girl by, an unknown negro Monday
night,
An order was issued today by
Sheriff Jones who is in charge Of
the situation forbidding all public
gatherings after 6 o'clock this eve
ming and ordering tho stoppage of
street car service and automobile
traffic after 7 O'Clock.
James White, a young negro cap
tured shortly after a running fight,
confessed to the police that he was
guilty of shooting Policeman Ryan
in last nights disorders, it was an
nounced this afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
BIG DOUCHBOY
STATUE SHOWN
Work of E. M. Viques.
ney Wins Admiration
At Home

An object of great interest to
local citizens during the last week
has been the statue. "The Spirit
of the American Doughboy," de-
signed by E. NJ. Viquesney, Of
Americus, which has occupied a con-
spicuous place in the lobby of the
Rylander thcater since last Tues
day. The statue, which is of
bronze and slightly larger than life
size, is such a remarkable piece Of
art, and so true a portrayal OF the
American soldier in the late war,
that it has met with general admi-
ration, as well as praise for its de-
Signer. Men who served in France
are unanimous in declaring it to be
perfect representation of the sol
der in every respect, including
equipment.
The statute was designed to sur
mount memorial monument 10 the
soldiers Of Berren county, to be
erected at Nashville, Ga, by the
Schneider Marble Company, of
Anrericus. The base, Of marble, is
now being finished at tEe marble
works here and will shortly be
shipped 10 Nashville for placing.
The entire piece OF wor', will repre-
sent the expenditure of $4,000 by
the people of Berrieh cCunsy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
Lawyers Court Fines
2 le-Telling Members

At Saturdays mocting of the
Americus bar, following the assign
ment by Judge Harper of civil cases
for the first week Of city court, be-
ginning week from Monday, w. A.
Dodson and r. l.. Maynard, two
members who had recently made
trips away from Ameucus were
placed on trial before the "n,asol-
ory" court, Judge Hixon presiding.
Colonel Dcdson was accused of fall
ing short of the truth in Il recent
published interview in which he
stated that he found Savannah dry.
and Colonel Maynard was charged
with overstating the truth in his
assertion that on his trip to Florida
he had seen COW with moss grow
ing from one horn. After on hil-
arious session, the court found both
guilty and gave them the usual"
sentence Of cigars and drinks at
the soda fountain for the entire bar.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
A. R. ROYAL MADE
Store MANAGER
To Take Charge OF
Churchwell's At
Cordele

Announcement was made Satur.
day that A. r. Royal, VINO lor some
time has been assistant manager Of
the Churchwell store here, had
been promoted to the position of
manager Of the home store at Cor
dele and that he would take up his
duties there March Is.
Mr.. Royal, besides being an in
telligent and efficient young bust
ness man, has enjoyed wide popu-
larity in Americus, and he will be
missed by wide circle of friends.
He has been resident of Americus
for seven years, all of this time
being connected with the Church
we'll store year, and previously spent
three years in the Churchwell or
ganization elsewhere.
Although the Cordele store is not
the largest in the chain Of Church-
we'll stores, it is the original, and
the Messrs. Churchwell Brothers,
owners of the chain, make it their
headquarters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
Hightower Newest
Member Of Kiwanis

Rolia Hightower, ticket agent at
the Central of Georgia passenger
station, and brother Of j. E, High
tower, president of the Americus
Rotary Club, Vas inducted into the
Kiwanis Club At the regular Friday
luncheon as it's newest member. He
was christened with. the club name
of Central" "Sal" Calhoun, CO.
lumbus Kiwanian and Seaboard
travelling representative. and f. M:
Seltars, local Seaboard agent and
Kiwanis member, assisted in naming
him.
The entertainers for the day in
cluded Mrs. Dan O'Connell in vocal
solos, accompanied by Miss Louise
Marshall and Miss Elizabeth Harris,
in readings Kiwanian Rogers,
manager of the Windsor, delighted
the. members with a country ham
and red gravy dinner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
Americus Woman Dies
In Macon Hospital

Mrs. Annie Bowles Stubbs, died
Saturday morning at II o'clock in
Williams Sanitarium Macon, where
she had been taken Monday for
5pecial treatment. The body was
brought to Americus on the Central
of Georgia at 1880 O'Clock last night,
and carried to her home on North
Lee street.
Funeral arrangements had not
been complete Saturday night,
awaiting the arrival of relatises
from Macon. :.
Surviving relatives are her hus-
band, o. P. Stubs, and enc daugh-
ter, Mrs. Alfred Holloway, both OF
Amcrieus.
Mrs. Stubbs had resided in Amer
icus for the past twelve years, where
she was we'll known and greatly be
loved by wide circle of friends,
She was formerly aeresident of Doc
" county, where her early married
life was spent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-03-13
CARESSED HAMON WITH ONE.
HAND, FIRED GUN WITH OTHER
Business Associate Of Slain Republican National
Committeeman On Stand Against

Frank Ketch, his general manager
that Hamon said he had shot himself
accidentally. u.
But Clara Hamon since then has
admitted she shot Hamon, claiming
it was done in self defense.
Clara Hamon, in an interview Civ
en- while she was in Mexico, was
quoted as saying that the gun with
which she shot Jake Hamon had beer
given to her by Hamon himself.
That the prosecution will seek tc
prove that Clara, not HamOn, bought
the gun in an Oklahoma City hard
ware store is one probable angle OF
the trial
The Oklahoma law requires thai
every sale of firearms must be regis
tered on the books Of the concern
that sells
It is said that the state will at
tempt to show that the revolver
which figured in the Hamon tragedy
was purchased about a fortnight be
fore the shooting
Previous Gun Episode
Also it is expected the state may
| attempt to prove that Clara Hamor
on one previous occasion drew a gul
on Hamon. The story, whish so fal
has not been positively established
IS that friend Of lannon's entered
his room suddenly just at the mo
mcnt the girl was pointing gun a
! Hamon.
Il beg your pardon; do intruder
the visitor is reported to have asked
whereupon Hamon knocked the wea
pon from the surprised girls hand.
! The state, also. is expected to sum
mon as a witness a reporter win
claimed Clara Hamon told him aftc
she had decided to surrender ant
stand trial:
Jake was always cruel and snarl
ing with me. That bullet which kill
ed him should have been fired i
years ago. / was advised 70 kill hin
yes, by several Of the biggest mel
! in Oklahoma"
But Clara Hamon, taking the stant
in her own defense, IS counted on t.
deny each and every one of thes
! points by the prosecution.