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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
GRUBB ON COMMITTEE
 TO FORM PLANS TO
 SPEED BOOZE CASES
By Associated Press

Washington, June i.-Attorney General Daugherty announced today the membership of committee to frame recommendations to Congress for relieving the congestion of liquor eases on court dockets throug bout the country.
 The members are Judge John E. Sater. Columbus, Ohio, chairman. Judge John c. Pollock. Kansas City Kansas; Judge William l. Grupb, Bir- mingham. Ala; w. H. Hayward Unit cd States district attorney at New York, and Charles F. Clyne, United States district attorney at Chicago
 The committee will hold prelimi- nary meeting here in June Mr Daugh- erty said, and consider whether the dockets could be cleaned up best by legislation, the appointment of more permanent judges or by ena bling judges in districts where the dock cts were clear to transfer to other districts for trial of prohibition cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
CARPENTER IS SHOWING GREAT
 HEART AT CAMP

Manhssset, N. r.. June 7.-ieorges ring at Jersey City on July ?. will wear a white robe with figures of a Japanese design.
 When he sheds the robe, the blonde Georges will be seen wearing trunks of the same pattern that he has used in all of his latest bouts. Pure white they will be, with blue stripe down the sides.
 There will be no gay coiors to Georges costume" says Trainer Gus Wilson, All the gaiety will come after .the fight"
 Though he is now known in his native country as "strongheart" be- cause of the indomitable spirit and determination that has marked his long fighting career. Georges Car pentier is now known as tender heart in Manhasset.
 Georges cannot stand the sight Of poverty. The hungry are fed in his kitchen, and the penniless go away with money in their pockets One afternoon recently when Georges was resting in an easy chair on the lawn, tattered Tigure appeared at the gate, Carpenter went to the fence and asked the man his treu- bles.
 The man said he was hungry. Georges called the chef. who dished up hearty meal. The French cham pion found loose dollar or two, and bowed his new friend to the gate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
Ouer 300 Youngsters Join Learn to SWim
 Class at Local ""

More than $50 eager youngsters stormed the Central Young Mems Christian association Monday morn ing when the opening lesson of this years learn to swim campaign was hold. This number is more than the lessons and from early prospects almost every lad will really learn 10 handle himself In the water in the seven lessons which will be held this week.
 This years class in the swim cam paign is showing extraordinary water sport and the attendance has been much better than ever before. Professor Abel physical instructor, who has taught more than 47,000 men, women and children to swim. states that the youngsters constitute one of the best classes he ever taught. Abel has performed before many audiences in tanks and open air pools and was considered one of the most noted swimmers in the country for several years. The local boys are very fortunate in having such skilled instructor.
 A great increase in the member ship among the boys is expected to follow this campaign as many of the boys parents have promised them berships if they learn to swim. This work among the boys will un doubtedly add much to the physical welfare of many of the lads in this city, and the Young Mems Christian association should be congratulated upon for it's success in this venture.
 As an added impetus to the en- deavors of the youngsters. a bronze medal will be awarded the best swimmer Saturday. the last day of the campaign. Three judges will be called upon to decide the winning youngster and every feature in swimming will be considered in awarding the prize. Every other lad to learn to swim will receive d Young Mems Christian association button for his achievement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
SAYS MIND BLANK
Peacock Denies Knowledge of Kill
 ing Police Chief
By Associated Press

Lexington, N. c. June Examlna- ton of pr. J. W. Peacock, his wife and a number of other witnesses tes- tifying for the defense consumed to- days session of Davidson county sn : perior court, in which the phys tcian J, F. Taylor of Thoinasville, homo of the defendant
 T positively do not remember any of the incidents of the morning be . fore that moment" declared the doc tor time and again during eXar,ina- ton and cross examination. referring to the morning and the moment when he shot Chief Taylor down on the streets in daylight, firing from the physicians office. Throughout tho griliing cross examination by former Congressman C. R Hoey. the defend ant steadfastly adhered to his dec laration that he had no recollection of anything the morning of the trage- dy until some time after the killing, when, he testified, it.all came to him like a dreadful dream or awakening from nightmare" that he had been shooting and that Chief Taylor was dead
 The doctor and other witnesses de- scribed the injuries he received in the fire in his efforts to rescue his dog and SOW. and to his belief that the officer had burned the barn He also testified to long standing fear that the chief would carry out a'leg- ed threats to destroy his home and do him Injury. He declared his mind was temporarily dethroned. from worry and great loss of sleep aug mented, by his suffering from burns on his head and body.
 Mrs. Peacock and other witnesses corroborated the doctors statements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
British Players
 Lead in Golf Meet
Br Associated Press

Glen Eagles, Scotland. June 1.-Two British players. Edward Ray, who holds the American open champion ship, and James Mckenden. today led the field of professional golfers in the first days play of the qualifying round in the 2.0o0 guineas tourna- ment. Each man turned in card of 1o4 for the 27 holes.
 Jock Hutchison of Chicago and James Braid, the noted British play CT, each with 1o7, shared honors for third place. The other members of the American contingent aside from Hutchinson required from III to 12S strokes to cover the Queens course of nine holes and the Kings course ot IS, the aggregate bogie for which is 1i6-s6 for the nine holes ana eo for the longer course.
 Emmet French, Youngstown Coun- try club, went around in Ill; Walter Hagen, Detroit, in IA; Tom kerri- gan, Siwanoy, in 115; George Mclean. Grassy, and Louis Edgar, Atlanta, each 1is: Fred Mcleod. Columbia Country club. 12o, and William Mel horn, Shreveport Country club. 12S.
 James Barnes. Pelham Country club, who is suffering from neuritis, did not play today. Charles Hotf- ner, Phiimente Country club. with drew during the contest.
 Tomorrow, the players again will go over the course, and the low az gregates scores of the first Is play CTS for the two days will entitle them into compete at match play Thursday, Hutchison started off badly, but later played superb golf, enabling him to lead his compatri ots oi- the days scoring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
JAP SHIP MERGER PROPOSED
 By Associated Press

Washington, June LA Japanese shipping merger has been proposed, the con1mercesdepartmen was advised today from Tokio. the promoters hop Ing to control about 2.500, 900 tons of shipping. capita alized at se50.000, 900. Various subsidized companies would turn over their ships to ti:e holding company. while their other assets would be divided among present
 shareholders Shareholders of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha would receive $s7.500.000 in new company shares as covering incompleted ships. because premises and the right to operate the Nippon Yusen Kaisha lines. while about $75,oo0,ooo in other assets of the Nippon Yusen Kaischa would be distributed among the present share holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
JACK CUTS LOOSE, IN HIS WORKOUT AT ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City. June T. Jack Dempsey illustrated the power of his punches and his famous shift in hts workout today. The champion gave the punching bag drubbing in ad- dition to two rounds of shadow box ing. and driving blows at the so- pound felt-stuffed bag for a round. He astonished the spectators with his accuracy and power in hitting. For the first time he used his shift while punching the bag and the on- lockers gasped as he ripped terrific left and right hooks into the heavy inflated bag. The swinging target was caught after each blow, and then Dempsey would tear into it again, first shifting for left hook and then a right The bag was driven over the heads of the specta- tors twice.
 Dempsey worked out for 30 min- Saturday if his damaged eye is suf- ficiently healed Crowded around the ring in the hangar back of the camp were 200 spectators, half of them women, and some with babies in their arms. A gray-haired grand mother, with an old d-fashioned black poke-bonnet percbed on her head, sat on box at the edge of the ring. aIopzside of her two daughters She was Mrs. Margaret Handel of Phiia- delphia, and she evidently had not read of the gash over the champions eye, as she made the trip from her home expressly to see Dempsey box.
 Mrs. Handel never took her eyes off the un-burned Dempsey as he praaced around the ring. flashing out at an imaginary foe, and playing tattoo on the heavy bag. Someone wanted to know if she was the champions mother. An amused look came into her kindly eyes. and her face broke into a broad smile. Bless you, mo-" she said, but would be proud to have a strapping boy like that Isn't he wonderfui?"
 Mother and Jack are the same nationality added the daughter.
 With the arrival of another dog to- day, Dempsey's kennel was increased to four. The new dog is a prize winning Belgian police dog. valued at $500. It was the gift of mill lionaire admirer from Long Beach, N. J. The champion already had two Belgian police dogs in camp and white bull pup. Dempsey plans to give the bull pup to Mayor Bader. who has taken a fancy to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
----------- 7-a-----s.----- --------------- REPORTERS SUMMONED
Must Give Source of Information
 to Grand Jury
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn. June 7.--As the result of premature publication of the report of the Hamilton county grand jury, Nick G. Givens, reporter for the Chattanooga Times and Hays Clark, reporter for the Chattanooga News and members of the Tennes- see legislature, were today sum moned before the inquisitorial body to give the source of information on which they wrote the stories.
 Both of the reporters had forecast the indictment of Ed Roth, charged with the murder of Wiley Thomas, a negro. while Clark had also pre- dicted that Alvin Abrams, charged with killing Clyde Hamilton during serenade of Abrams home few weeks ago, had been indicted Abrams was exonerated, while Roth was indicted for murder in the first degree.
 The two newspaper men have been served with subpoenas to appear be- fore a session of the grand jury Fri- day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
TROOPS CALLED OUT
 TO QUELL FEUO WAR
Rx AssooIa4cd Presn

BarbourvilIe, Ky, June 7.-State troops were called out here tonight to stop a threatened outbreak fol- lowing an affair today in which Will liam Lee, of Upper Knox county, was shot and killed by Bart Reid, former army officer Lee is snid to have threatened Reid because of state mcnts the latter is alleged to have made in connection with indictments returned against Jim Lee. his broth CT, charged with shooting Josh Faulkner last week. It was feared that Lees friends might try to avenge the willing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
Youth Is Charged With Killing Girl
 Tn Baseball Park
By Associated Press

Knoxville, June 7.--"Ern" Quiilen. an 1s-year- white youth, was ar rested tonight as he boarded a train at Fordtown. Tenn, on charges of having killed l1-year-old Elsie Law son, whose half-nude body was dis covered in Ghe baseball park at Kingsport this. morning. Quillen. three months ago. was pardened from the penitentiary, where he was serv- ing a 15-year sentence for rape,
 The body of the Lawson girl was found under the bleachers at the baseball park in Kingsport early this morning by an officer of the club. She had been killed by blow on the head from a scantling. Half her clothing had been torn from the body, and there were evidences of a struggle. The body had been outraged after death, according to physicians.
 The girl, who lived with her par ents 2 short distance from the ball park. was seen about dusk last night playing in the park.
 Kingsport was thrown into ln- tense excitement by news of the crime. Bloodhounds were brought from Johnson City, arriving late in the afternoon. In order to avoid de- stroying the trail, the baseball game scheduled at Kingsport between the local and Knoxville teams of the Ap- palachian league was called off and the crowd was kept from the vicin- ity until the dogs took up the trail
 Ouillen boarded a train at Ford town, a short distance from Kings port, about 7;30 tonight. and was ar rested by citizen on account of the disorderly condition of his clothing. The hounds were headed toward Fordtown when called off. Quiilen was lodged in jail at Jopesboro over night. He denies any connection with the crime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
SUICIDE. SAY POLICE By Associated Press

New York June 7.-Samuei C. Fernbacher, manufacturer of paper makers supplies. slashed his wrists. climbed to the top of 30-foot tank of water on the roof of his place of business, cut his throat and then leaped into the cistern. in the opin- ion of police who found his body to- day after searching since Sunday. Members of the manufacturers fam- fly declare they know no reason for him taking his life. Fernbacher left his home Sunday to go over some books in his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
PROPERTY TRANsFERRED

Vii"nih6eoH Del., June f.--Tfe property of the Aetna Explosives company was formally transferred to the Hercules Powder company to- day, completing the purchase author iaed by the Aetna stockholders yes- terday. A recent decision in the United States district court here de- ciared the purchase was not vio- lation Of the sherman anti-trust act. By this purchase the Hercules, com pany acquires high explosives or dy- namite plants near Birmingham, Ala. Emporium, Pa, Sinnamahoning, Pa, Ispeming, Mich, and FayviiIe. H.: two black blasting powder plants, one at Goose Station. O., and the other near Birmingham, Ala, a blasting cap plant at Port Ewen, W. Y. and illuminate of mercury plant at Prescott, Ont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
HALL FILES
 BANKRUPT PETITION

Mobile, June 7.-(Speeial )--Henry Hall. former president of the Fires National bank, filed a petition in bankruptcy in the federal district court today. His liabilities amount t. s70S GOO. while his assets are given as s34. 900. Hali is prominent 1 social affairs of the state and ilv and was the head of the above han for 12 years and resigned about fafes months ago.
 His credit extended from York to remote parts of Florida ana include relatives and members of his own family. His largest creditor s Martin Vanheumel, prominent lum- herman who he owes $9o,OoO, accord- ing to his schedule. his failure was Sue to losses in the lumber and saw mill business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
INSURANCE CONCERNS
 PROMISE TO REFORM
By Assoefated Press

New York, June Thirty four large fro insurance corpora tions promised today to refor msome of their objectionable practices and to help the legislature eliminate others and the Lockwood legislative com mittee then suspended attack upon them.
 The underwriters agreed to sup port legislation which would take away from their associatie and exchanges the absolute power now exerted in establishing rates, and to submit to supervision of the state superintendent of insurance in fu- ture rate making.
 They also promised to push legis- lation which would prohibit the ex- changes from limiting the business of their member brokers to insur- ,ance companies within the organiza- tion. Another promised reform would allow mutual companies to enter the exchanges on an equal basis with all others. At the pres ent time they must give up their practice of granting rebates to pol icy holders In erPder to join the New York fire insurance exchange. Enactments limiting the commits sions of brokers also will be sought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
Packing Interests Seek
 Wage Reductions
By Associated Press

Chicago. June IA petition asking 3 reduction of wages of nearly 1oo,- 000 employees in the meat packing in- dustries was filed today with Judge Alschuler of the United States dis triet court by the allied packing in- terests. Judge Alschuler is the off cial arbiter agreed upon by employ ors and employees under a continua- ton of d wartime agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
CIubmen Make Merry
 at Country Club Ball

Five hundred Ciyitans, Kiwanians and Exchange club members and women guests made merry last night and this morning early at the Country club at delightful ball given in honor of the. Civilians here for the first annual convention of the international association.
 Artistic decorations graced the ballroom. The grand march was led by J. Mercer Barnett, inter national president of the Kiwanis $ clubs, escorting Mrs Mortimer Jor- dan, and pr. c. w. Shropshire, inter- national president of Civitans, es- corting Mrs. Mercer Barnett.
 A buffet luncheon was served during the lor.S intermission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
JESSE I. CAN'T
 DIES AT WOODLAWN

Jesse T. Can't. aged 4s. died last night at the residence. 5s14 Second avenue. Woodlawn. survived by wid- ow, father and three brothers. The remains will be shipped to Aiken. $. C.. for inteYment by Woodin.
 Deceased was member of the Ty- geographical union, a member of the Masons and was formerly secretary of state of South Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
MORAN MATCHED
 WITH SOLDIER CHAMP

New York, June 7.-Frank Moran, Pittsburg heavyweight. and Bob Mar tin, A. E. F. heavyweight champion. have been matched for a 15-round open air contest here July I, it was announced tonight. This will be Morans first bout since he returned from England, where he knocked out Joe Beckett last December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
M'GREGOR ACQUITTED

Montgomery, June 7.-(Special.)- )-- L.. E. McGregor was acquitted of murder by jury in the circuit court Tuesday He was indicted for murder in the first degree as a result of the shooting of Jordan Scott alias Diamond Dick" on Court Square several weeks ago. Witnesses for the state testified that McGregor shot Scott when the latter started toward him after warning him that if he. McCregor, did not put up a pistol which he held in his hand he. Scott. would take it away from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
CONFERENCE CONTINUING
Bx Assoclated Press

London, June 7.-Conferences are continuing at the ministry of labor in an endeavor to bring about d set clement of the wage dispute in the cotton manufacturing and engineer ing trades. The negotiations seek ing to end the coal strike are pro- ceeding without the assistance of government officials. The miners executive committee is to recommend conference of delegates and a re- sort to the ballot by members of the union to the latest proposals of the mine owners. A more concilia- tory disposition has been shown by both sides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
INCOME TAX PROVIDED

Baton Rouge, La. June 7-The constitutional convention late today gave the legislature the right. after May I. 1924. to levy an income tax not tn exceed per cent. The ac- ton was taken upon Q resolution by Judge Robert H. Reid of Amite. Un- der it's terms the entire matter is left to the next legislature. yet to be elected and which will be inau- gurated May, 1924. The vote for adoption was 67 to 62. Later the convention voted down an amend ment to strike out the 3 per cent limitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
FULTON IS
 SUSPENDED BY BEARS

Mobile, June 7.-Pftcher Carlos Fulton of the Mobile club has been indefinitely suspended and heavily fined by the management of the Mo- bile Southern association team for in- subordination and not getting in proper condition. The announcement was made tonight by President John D. Logan of the local club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
FIGHT RESULTS
MIKE GIBBONS SCORES
 TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT

New York. June 7.-Mike Gibbons Of St. Paul scored technical knock out over Silent Martin of Brooklyn tonight when the referee halted their I5-round match in the tenth round. Martin was punished severely but succeeded in keeping on his feet. He was groggy in the second and eighth rounds also. Gibbons weighed 15ek pounds and Martin l62&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
TECHS HOME RUN STAR
 SIGNED BY LOOKOUTS.

Atlanta, June 7.-Esau Settle. right fielder on the Georgia Tech baseball team this season, who made reputation as A home run hitter. Southern Association club, according to advices received here tonight from the Tennessee city. 1t had previously been reported that Settle had signed up with Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08
NASONS AID CHINESE Ky Associated Press

Washington, June 7.-Forty thou sand dollars. a donation from the supreme council Scottish Rites Ma sons. was catled today by the state department to Minister Crane at Pe- will keep one famine victim alive for 90 days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-08

An extensive system of cross-tow moving platforms may be built in New York as feeders for the main subway lines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-10-29
NEWFANE.
Mrs. NARCOTIC ayers Pratt.

Mrs. NARCOTIC ayers Pratt, 81 widow
of Melvin r. Pratt, died ct $50 Tuesday
morning from a general breaking down,
having failed rapidly the past year.
She was born July so, 1889, in Graf
ton, a daughter of John and Alice park
Ayers, her father being proprietor OF the
Grafton Inn. She was married twice.
Her first husband, Albert Gibson of Graf
ton, served his country in the Civil war
and it was while he was at home on a
furlough that they We're married. His
death occurred about three months later.
One child, Nellie b, was born of this
reunion. On Nov. Z. 1867, she married
Melvin r. Pratt. They lived in Chester
and at Saxtons River, coming to New
fame in 1888 where they had since lived
and where Mr.. Pratt's death occurred
about nine years ago. Two sons were
born to them, William Lewis, who died
in infancy, and Clifton NJ Pratt OF
Greenfield
In her declining years Mrs. Pratt was
tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mel
lie Il. Pratt. Mrs. Pratt was an active
member of the Woman's Relief corps as
long as her health permitted. She al
ways was busy with fine needlewOrk and
embroidery. in whici she excelled. She
was of kindly disposition and was es
teemed by all.
The funeral was held in the home
Thursday forenoon at IL o'clock, Rev. +
NJ. Wiswall officiating. The burial took
place in the family lot in WoodlayI
cemetery, members of the Sons of Vet
Grams acting as bearers.