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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
INSANITY PLEA HAS
 ENTERED |NTOCASE
Counsel for Man Charged With Killing Father -In-LaW Has
 Ruling Delayed

Meridian, Miss, April 29.--(Special.> After hearipg the testimony in the preliminary trial of A. A. Nelson, charged with murder in connection with the killing in this city a few weeks ago of Edward Hinson, his father-in law, the two justices of the peace, Raymond Clay and W. D. Rob- erts, presiding at the trial, withheld their decision pending the introduction of witnesses to pass on the sanity of tho defendant.
 The question of the defendants san ity was injected into the trial by Dis trict Attorney Martin Miller, when it was understood that an application had been made before Chancellor G. C. Tam for the appointment of a lunacy commission to hear evidence as to the mental condition of the defendant Re quest that the decision of the justices of the peace be withheld was made by the defendants counsel, Wallace Walker, desiring that they should also judge as to his sanity in rendering a decision as to whether he should be acquHted or held to the grand jury to answer to the charge of murder.
 should the man be acquitted or held under such conditions 1t is not thought that lunacy hearing will be had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
SELMA BUSINESS
 ENTERTAINS BOYS
Coming Captains of Industry Are Given Glimpse of Their
 Future Fields

Selma. April -(specisi)-The boys are having an Inning this week with meetings of the three civic clubs turned over to making them enjoy themselves, and at the same time, giv- ing them glimpse into the big world of business men. where the boys will some day have places.
 At the luncheon of the Exchange club held at the X-Kf-Ro banquet hall. 50 red-blooded youngsters between the ages of12 and 17, were made gloriously happy by well-arrapged programme of music and joke making and talks aimed to please them. The singing of Miss Richardson of Mobile was one Of the most delightful features of the, meeting.
 The Scrap Iron Quartette,1 com-J posed of four of the best singers and funmakers in the city. gave some of it's most original numbers and the jazz of the Dizzy Three" added to the pleasure of the guests. especially good being the clarinet parts by Andrew Blalock.
 Invitation was extended the boys band of the industrial school to send some of it's number to the banouet and four accented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
WILLIAMS REELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF A. N. P. A.
By Associated Prese

New York, April 29.-T, R. Williams of the Pittsburg Press kas reelected presi- dent of the American Newspaper Pub fishers association at it's annual conven- tion here today. Howard Davies of the New York Tribune was elected treasurer
 Other officials reelected were: Vice president, Paul Patterson, Baltimore Sun; secretary, John s. Bryan, Ricll- mond News-Leader; directors, Ebert Il. Baker, Cleveland Plain Dealer; E. H.. Butler, Buffalo News, and Hilton L.. Brown. Indianapolis News. J. E. Atkin- son of the Toronto Star also was elected a director.
 The convention adopted a resolution urging the federal government to audit semi-annual newspaper circulation state ments whenever a doubt of their &C., curacy exists. Another resolution urged members to oppose as far as local con- ditions permitted, movements to obtain acceptance of national advertising as local business at local rates The pub- fishers were requested, in another adopt !. ed resolution, not to recognize advertis- ing agents unrecognized by the associa- ton except in local cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
HANDS OFF POLICY
 TOWARDS BUSINESS
 BY U. s. IS URGED
(Continued from Page one)

delay, and find solutions (Which are just, alike to our allies and to ourselves. ''
 Approved proposal for national budget system as needed economy in govern ment operation.
 Advocated arbitration as most de- sirable and economic method of adjust ing commercial disputes which arise in the interpretation and fulfillment of con- tracts.'
 Recommended that the facilities of the department of commerce be broadened to meet the actual and economically propS demands of the business of this great nation"
 Asked Congress to appropriate funds necessary for continuing an adequate hospital building programme to take care of disabled veterans.
 Emphasized the necessity of the gov ernment providing American bushes. men with satisfactory facilities for prompt and reliable communication with foreign countries.
 The convention also urged that ado quate federal appropriations be made for the continued improvement of the na- tion's highways.
 Joseph H. Defrees of Chicago was re- elected president of the ,chamber by the board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
LIVED ON CEREALS
 NEARLY TWO YEARS

and cramps in my stomach and there was a continual burning in my chest. Gas would form terribly and cause me to have a heavy, bloated-up feel ing for hours afterwards. My <back also pained me a great deal and IL seemed the more medicine I took try ing to get relief, the worse off be- came.
 Several weeks ago a friend ad- vised me to try Tanlac. and while I thought 1t might help me temporarily had no idea it would completely put an end to my troubles like it has. Why, have gained back all my lost weight and am simply feeling fine. My appetite is as good as I could want and I am no longer bothered with gas. bloating or pains. In fact, I can eat anything l ever could in my life without sign of indigestion. My back does not pain me at all and to make a long story short. I was never in better health. l am pleased to irf- dorse Tanlac. for I've found it is a medicine that can be depended on for results. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
SELMA 'CHAUTAUQUA DATES ANNOUNCED;
 VARIED PROGRAMME

Selma, April 29.-Ispecial.)-A real festival of inspiring music, wholesome amusement and lectures by men of vision, embracing subjects in which many are interested, will make the Radcliffe Chautauqua engagement here, May 12-13-14 period of benefit to the whole of Selma
 The chautauqua is under the auspices of Company c. Selma Rifles, and the money benefit to be derived from it's appearance here will be used to pay for the repairs now being made on the armory and club rooms now being completed for the company on the third floor of the Robbins building
 In the series of lectures to be given by chautauqua speakers the keynote of Americanism and American ideals will fittingly prevail. The messages are timed to the needs of the hour, and have vigor and accuracy which will immediately capture the public mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
ROAMER SCHOOL
 PLEASES VISITORS
AndaIusia Rotary Club Spon- Sors Trip to Model Institu-
 tion-PIant Is Inspected

Andalusia, April 29 (SpeciaL)- Eighty-five Rotarians and citizens from, Covington county made the trip to Ramer school in Montgomery coun- ty yesterday. Forty others turned back after the hard rain began.
 The day was one full of interest to all who saw the Banner school. They have plant that cost s125,OOo. There is no department of the school that Is lacking and all grades are doing work of the highest order. The build ings are well arranged with view to heating and lighting.
 The Covington county party arrived at II o'clock and went immediately to the auditorium where Superintendent Anderson of the Ramer school extended welcome. He then introduced Presi- dent Allen Crenshaw of @the Andalusia Rotary club, who presided The princi- pal adress was made by Prof. Hobdfe of the state vocational training de- partment His address was an appeal for consolidated schools.
 After Prof Hobdies address, the meeting adjourned for lunch and the Rotarians had prepared bountiful lunch for all Following lunch the party made tour of inspection of the Banner school and saw classes at work The party then returned to the auditorium where a round table dis cussion was held and various features of the consolidated school were taken up and many interesting points were brought out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
THE GHOST IN THE GARRETT"
 STARS DOROTHY GISH

Introducing pretty Dorothy Gish as a poor little homeless girl, who is adopted by kind uncle whose wife doesn't want her The Ghost in the Gal ret is set for action, excitement and fun galore, The fun begins sim- ply with the quaint manners and makeup of the whimsical star, en- hanced bE her attendance into the home of her adoption by her dog and parrot. The dog scampers about up- setting the social ambitions of auntie, and the parrot-well, the parrot swears like a trooper.
 After numerous laughs are e..>oyed at the expense of the queer little niece, mystery sets i'm The mystery is about the disappearance of pearl necklace The niece is accused. and after lot of typical Dorothy Gish pathos runs off hurt to the haunted house. After this mystery stalking tragedy, strange creepy thrills, fun and everything com bined simply carry the audience off their feet in the most entertaining mix ture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
STATE SEEKS REFERRING
 IN SOLDIER VENUE CASE

Montgomery, April 9.-(Speclal )-Ap- plication for rehearing in the case in which Robert l.. Lancaster and eigh. other national guardsmen changed with the lynching of Will Baird, striking min CT in Walker county, won the right of trial in Marion county, to which the cases were sent on a change of venue will be filed in the supreme court by the state Tuesday of next week
 Judge Horace C. Wilkinson, special prosecutor for the state, and other at torneys have completed the brief in sup port of the application and it is now beng printed IL will be ready for use when the application is filed. It is doubtful that ruling on the application will be made before Thursday week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
COLBERT COUNTY IS PLANNING $200,000
 ROAD EXPENDITURE

Sheffield, April 9.-(Special. )-At q mass meeting called by the probate judge and county commissioners he'd in the courthouse this afternoon more than 200 citizens petltioned the county commissioners to call an election for the issuance of $200000 of bonds for road building purposes.
 State Highway Engineer Kellar ad- dressed the meeting and explained the state and federal ai, sccs. The meet ing also requested Governor Kilby to call an extra session of the legislature for the purpose of again submitting the good roads amendment and SOL diers' poll tax amendm ent to the pea pie and that the call sor the extra ses- sion be confined to these subjects. = The county commissioners viii i'm mediately begin plans for calling the bond election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Indigestion From Which He Had Suffered for a Long Time Is Quickly Over ome-Regains His Lost Weight.

'Tanlac has done fine work in re- storing my health and I don't believe ever felt better before" was the statement made recently by Charles F. Rich of 2010 Oakland avenue, Edge water Park. Tampa, Fla
 Two years ago my health started failing when my stomach got out of order and l had been going down hill ever since. l practically lost my ap- petite and my digestion was sS bad that had to live entirely on cereals and other light food like that. Bu; even this disagreed with me and I fell off considerably in weight and strength. l had the worst sort of pains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
NEGRESS WANTED
 FOR ATTACK UPON
 FARMER CAPTURED
Fort Deposit Man, Assaulted With Iron Bar, Probably Fatally Wounded-Sought
 to Punish Boy

Fort Deposit April 29.-(special)-- Maria Ray negress. and her 1z- year-old boy were lodged in the Butler county jail at Green vile early today, following their capture in a desolated swamp by pos semen shorty before Thursday mid- night.
 The woman Is wanted for an alleged murderoUs attack with an iron bar upon T. L. Hall, wealthy planter liyIng a few miles east of Fort Depos- it. The attack took place Thursday morning at the negress' cabin, follow ing an effort of Hall to reprlmand the negro boy Halls condition is ex~ tremely serious.
 According to the best available in- formation, the planter was looking over his farm in the vicinity of the negro cabin, and ran across the boy The boy was instructed to perform some ordinary task and replied with sufficient insolence to enrage the planter. He started in the direction of the boy, who ran. The planter gave chase, and the race continued to the negro home.
 Inside the house, it is stated. Hall still determined that the boy must be punished for violating plantation rule, sought to administer the repri- 'mand. The mother, at this point, went to the boys rescue with an iron bar, striking Hall several terrific blows in the back of the head She then sought to escape taking the boy with her.
 Hall still unconscious, was found a short time later. Ht was removed to the plantation house and a posse formed to capture the woman The trail led into the swamp country where, after several hours search. the pair were found huddled in the talI grass. They were promptly turned over to Sheriff Murphy of Butler county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
DAVIS NO LONGER
 INTERESTED IN ROW
Abandons Hope for Settlement of Dispute Between Printers
 and Employers
Ky Assnciated Presa

Washington, April 29.-Hope for , settlement by national agreement of disputes between printing trade unions and employers over wages and hours was abandoned today by Secretary Da- Wis after series of >eparate confer ences with both sides.
 Union representatives left the city without having been requested to re- turn.
 Lack of an organization of print ing employers authorized to sign any national agreement was given by Sec retarf Davis as his reason for abandon Ing his attempt to replace the local agreements between |. .- men and em- rloyers, which expire May l.
 Settlement of disputes is now in the bands of the arious employers and the local unions, the secretary said Some Of them have been settled by agree. ment on the part of the employers to recognize a 44-hour week, which is the main point at issue in most cases.
 1t was explained a the office of tte American Federation of Labor today that other local agreements may be reached, by the men agreeing to accept proportionate wage reductions upon the change from the 4S-hour to the 44-heur week. This principle, officials said, had previously been followed !n efforts to bring about reduction from the 10-hour to the eight-hour day
 Heprese entatives of printing concerns in the east, middle west ana south were here today at the request of the secretary, but informed him that they were not authorized to speak for any concerns but their own. Disputes be- tween them different, in each case, the secretary Saiu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
ATHENS SCHOOL GIRLS
 HEALTHIER THAN BOYS

Athens. April )-Tbe state bureau of hygiene hns conI- pleted n physical examination of the. children of the city schools and found defects ns fOllONysi
 Among the boys there were 10 per cent who were underweight, 62 per cent with defective teeth, x per cent possessing defective speech. There were other troubles found to exist thnt can easily be remedied, should the parents tnl<e the proper precau- tiOn in time.
 Among the girls 27 per cent were undcr weight, O4 Der cent with de- fectivc teeth, per cent with de- fective speech and many other minor troubles that can be remedied.
 \ recommendation was made tO the parents that these children he attended to by physicians and dem lists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Greensboro Planter DiscoUers Cache of
 Ancient Indian Pottery: City Speculates

Greensboro, April 29.--(specfaID Some perfectly formed clay vessels were found recently by Peter led- ding on the banks of n creek near his home. 10 miles from Greens bOrO.
 Speculation Is rife as to whether the recent heavy rains In uncover ing these vessels had invaded the grave of an Indian brave, whose remains had been laid away with vessels of food to sustain him on his trip to the happy hunting ground. or if this is only part of the contents of m Indian mound, which the shifting bed of the creek gradually undermined.
 Another guess is that a party of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

Indians were hunting for pearls as the creek, and simply for got some of the vessels, which in time were uncovered by the shift ing sands. The pearls they valued not at all, save to wear ns beads, hut they were greedy for the mus cle shells to temper the clay out Of which they fashioned their rude pottery.
 Roosevelt snid that the Indians' claim to these lands was ridicu- Ious. But sentiment says that 1t isn't. And these bits of pottery cOnjure up visions of the red man as he was in that dim and distant past, when he roamed over the prniries of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
FOUR ARE EXECUTED
 BY A FIRING SQUAD
By Associated Press

Cork. April 29.-Four men convicted of making war againss British crown forces were executed by a firing squad at the military barrac>s here this morning. They were Patrick OSulli- Van, Maurice Moore, Patrick Ronayne and Thomas Mulcahy.
 Moore and O'Sullivan were conys cted of Jlevying war and attacking Britain crown forces at Clonmult, County Cork, February 20. Mulcahy and Ror.ayne were convicted of a slmilar ofTense. committed near Molrne Abbey, Feb Iuary Is.
 This makes a total of II men exc cuted here during the last few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
BIG RECEPTION AWAITS
 ARRIVAL OF MASONIC
 ORPHAN BOYS AT HOME

Columbus, Miss, April Z0.-(Spe- ciaI)--H. l.. Whitfield. superinten- dent of the new n. B. Jones Masonic Farm school, has received word from the Masonic home at Meridian that 2S boys between the ages or 12 and IS years will come to inc tn- stitutiOn here Sunday, June ,. The boys will come in body, and local citizens are arranging to have a big reception in their honor.
 By the first of June the necessary school buildings on the ground win be completed, and other changes and Improvements about the place will have been made. During the past week number of large local lumber concerns contributed seV- eral thousand feet of timber to bs used in the construction of school and assembly rooms on the farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Japan to Welcome Wood

Dy yTAssociateM fress
 Tokto, April 29-The passage of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood through Ja- pan on his way to the Philippines, in addition to evoking words of welcome from the press, has inspired specua- tion by the newspapers as to how far his mission is concerned with military matters. Some of the editorial writers are confident that it includes the study of colonial problems in the Pacific, with the probable effect that inde- pepdence for the Philippine islands would have on the colonies of Great Britain, France and Holland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Bethlehem Dividend DecIaped

New York. April 29.-Directors of the Bethlehem Steel company declared the regular quarterly dividends on both classes of preferred and common stocks. JreSdent F. c. Grace stated that the dividend on the common stock had been more than earned during the quarter. He added that the value of orders on the company's books as of March 3i amounted to sll0,0Oo,o0O as against $i45000,000 in the final quarter of 1920. The decrease, he explained is accounted for by the prog ress toward completion of shipbulding contracts, no new business in ship con struction having been booked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
COMMERCIAL CLUB OF
 EUFAULA IS PLANNING
 BIG HOMECOMING DAY

Eufaula, April 29.-(Special.)--At the suggestion of Mayor II. H. Conner at this weeks meeting of the commercial club the matter of homecoming day in the near future was taken up, discussed at length and enthusiasm aroused to point that resulted in some splendid plans be- Ing made. J. Oppenheimer and F. B. Weedon were appointed committee to hold joint meeting with committee from the city council who will deter mine the character of entertainment and decide on the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Another Ship Boycotted

by AsSOcIhteu Prese
 MontlVldeo, Uruguay, April 29-The United States shipping board steamer Aeolus, which arrived here Wednesday, has been boycotted by the Ship Repair workers union on the request of the Ar genuine union, which is boycotting the Martha Washington, the Munson flne. which operates the two vessels, an- nounced today. The line is making ef- forts to- obtain non-union labor with which to continue the half finished re- pairs to the vessels machinery Her sailing date. originally set for May {, has been postponed indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Burial Services

Eufaula, April 9.-(Special)- )-After many years an invalid, death came We'd nesday to Mrs. Addie Powell Wood, aged 60, and widow of the late J. Davis Wood of this city. The funeral took place yesa terday and was largely attended by life long friends of this good woman The services were conducted by Rev. J. D. McPhail pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. F. A, Rogers, pastor of the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
VICIOUS NEGRO JAILED
He Is Charged With Trying to Kill
 White Man

Athens, April Special l.)-A ne gro by the name of Freddie Owen while crossing on the ferry boat of Eoggs brothers, across the Tenne ssee river at Decatur, and and acting in a boisterous way was called down by Clayton Boggs and resenting the com. mande he attempted, it is alleged to murder Mir. Boggs by shooting him several times. None of the shots took effect After the shooting the negro fled He was pursued and later ar rested and placed in the county jail at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Governor Is Invited

Mobile, April 29.-(Special.)-A invita- tion to Governor Thomas E. Kilby to come to Mobile May [ to attend the launching of the Anniston City and to make an inspection of Alabama's only port with members of the state harbor commission, has been extended to the executive by M. K. Miner, chairman of the harbor board, according to word re- ceived here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Retail Prices Remain Up
 

Washington. April 29.-Women with positive conversational powers can make a bigger dent in retail prices than the whole department of justice ma chinery, Attorney General Daugherty declared today. A squad of women so equipped could do more with a dealer than the government, he said, adding that retail prices remained up despite the slump in wholesale figures, leaving profits in which he could see no reason In meats and other household commodi- tins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
ATWOOD WILL SPEAK
Tuscaloosa Will Hear Manufacturer
 May 8

Tuscaloosa, April 29.-(Special Jon Fri day May s, Harry Atwood, under the di- recuon of the Alabama Manufacturers association, will speak in this city on
 The Constitution, Our Safeguard" L. s. Sevier, president of this association. las especially invited the public the members of the Alabama Manufa cturers association and the student body of the university to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
NEW EUFAULA CLUB
Campfire Girls Organize-PIan Big
 Events

Eufapla April 29.-(Special)-A camp Ire has been organized among the girls in Eufaula and great enthusiasm pre- Vails' Mrs. C. Morton Murray has been appointed guardian from the national headquarters and Mrs. E A. Ranty her assistant. Frequent meetings will be held and lines of work and recreation mapped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Form Open Shop League
 

New York, April 29.-Thirty- six news paper publishers from various parts of the country organized the Association of Open Shop Publishers of America here today to establish the principle of the open shop and maintain the freedom of the press" The new association, it was announced. will endeavor to extend it's membership as rapidly as possible among newspapers which operate on the open shop principle.