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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

sheriff of that county and others, and no public clamor has been made to rail- road their cases and the same have not yet been set for trial:
 Resolved. That we do not criticise the court or any officer of the court but we feel that in these circumstances our county boys. if their eases are tried on such an early date, will not have been given that fair opportunity to prepare their cases which Is essential to a fair and impartial trial and the just and orderly administration of the law.
 Resolved, further. That we know that the boys and their families are in moderate circumstances and will need financial assistance to employ counsel to assist their local attorneys in the defense of their cases, and we hereby pledge our moral and financial support. to the end that everything legitimate may be done in the effect to secure fair trial for them. Be 1t further
 Resolved. That we do hereby desig- nate c. B. Werner, F. M. Moody and R. H. Cochrane of the city of Tuscaloosa, president and vice president respec- lively, of the Merchants Bank and Trust company, First National and City National banks of Tuscaloosa. as the persons authorized to receive contribu- tions to the fund to be used in the em ployment of counsel for the defense of these boys, and they are hereby au- thorized to employ counsel and to take such other steps as will provide for these boys a fair and impartial trial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
CENTRAL AMERICAN
 UNION PACT SIGNED
By Assoc,sted Press

San Salvador. January 22.-The pact creating the union of Central American republics has been signed by the deie- gations of four of the nations at the Honduras. Guatemala and Costa Rica, 1t is announced in an official dispatch today from San Jose, the Costa Rican capital where the delegates of the five republics have been conferring for some time. The Nicaraguan delegates, however, not only failed to sign, but withdrew from the conference. They took this action on orders from their government, which had refused to ap- prove tho terms of the compact pre- viously reached by the conferees.
 All five delegations had come to an agreement on the long disputed article four of the pact, says a San Jose dis patch to Fl Diario Del, San Salvador. but the Nicaguran government would, not confirm the action of it's represen- tatives on this point. Apparently the article in question is that dealing with the treaties between signatories and foreign nations, which Nicaragua has originally interpreted as affecting her treaty with the United States.)
 However, the other four nations pro- ceeded without the Nicaraguans and signed the pact of union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
PRISONERS TAKEN
 FROM TUSCUMBIA
Court Calls Special Grand Jury
 to Investigate Ambush Kill ing People Excited

Tuscumbia, January 2.-(Special)-- citement of the tensest nature has pre- vailed in Colbert county throughout the day over the killing of Don Stevenson a well known citizen of Tuscumbia, and the wounding of Calvin Highfield of Tuscumbia, son of Night Policeman Highfield and Andrew McPeters of Florence, shot from ambush at point on the Tennessee river eight miles north east of this city. this morning. Stephen. sons body was brought to his home here this afternoon to await burial Monday He was 45 years of age, and is survived by his wife and two sons.
 Judge C. Palmon of Florence, judge of the Eleventh judician circuit remained in Tuscumbia until the arrested men were placed in jail, and before leaving for his home instructed the clerk of the circuit court to summon a special grand jury to convene Tuesday morning to inquire into the death of Stephenson and wound ing of McPeters and Highfield. He also as a preaaution gave instructions to Sheriff T. P. Miller to remove the pris- cners tonight from the Colbert county jail to some other county in the state.
 Kirby, one of the men charged with the murder of Stephenson and attempted murder of McPeters and Highfield, Is at this time under indictment by a Colbert county grand jury for illicit distilling and was out under bond. The citizenship of Tuscumbia and the county, while ex- cited and eager for quick punishment of the murderers, is satisfied to have the law take it's course and is not disposed to attempt retribution upon the guilty parties.
 It is believed that the special term of court will act quickly in its inquist capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
Notable Creek Indian Dies;
 Famed in Lore Of Southwest

Tulsa. Okla. January 22~--An- other of the famous old Indian leaders who shaped the destiny of the red man in the eariy territorial days in Oklahoma has passed. In the recent death of David M. Hodge, 70 years old. last "king' of the Broken Arrow tribe of the Creek Indian nation, Oklahoma lost most interesting character. He died here recently.
 Prominent in the affairs of his tribe since 1s86, he ranked first among Creek statesmen, and al- though he never received the high est honor in the power of the tribe, that of the principal cbiefship, he was for years the chief adviser or the Creeks. His advice was sought by a succession of tribal heads and on repeated occasions he wns named by the house of warriors and the house of kings (the senate and house of representatives of his tribe) ms their delegate to the sgreat white fathers- in Washing ton.
 It was the proud boast of the old statesman that he had met and talked with every president since Andrew Jackson. One of the last missions accomplished by him for his tribe was having Congress rule that the Creeks and other Indians were within their rights in suing the government for the recovery of lands given to their slaves after the Civil war.
 Perhaps his greatest claim to fame is the assembling of m Eng lish- Musk oGee (Creek) alphabet and dictionary. The first effort to- ward the formation of this work was made by the Rev. John Fleming, n missionary who came with the MuskoEees, as they were then called, to the Indian terri tory from Alabama ana Mississippi in 1S37-3S. Little progress was made until n number of years later when Hodges, as chief interpreter of the tribe. and the Rev. R. M. Loughrfdge. missionary, col laborated and finished the book, which hns been of inestimabIe value to the tribe.
 When lad, Hodges was taught in m Indian mission school by the father of Miss Alice Robertson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
AUCT|ONEER SLAIN
 BY FIVE BANDITS.
Flee Without Attempt to Rob Cash Register or Any Per-
 sons Present

Now York, January 22.-Five bandits entered an auction room in East Forty second street shortly after o'clock tonight and in fight that followed shot and killed Emanuel Shields, auc- tioneer, and seriously wounded his as- sistant, Henry Young. They fled with out attempting to rob the cash register or any of the persons in the store.
 Posting a lookout at the entrance four of the men walked in, shielding their faces with their left arms. Sew eral customers in the store were ordered to hold up their hands The bandits then entered a back room. where number of employees were en- gagged in a card game. Shields and Young were spectators
 In answer to the command of "all hands up" the card players jumped from their seats and started fighting the bandits with chairs. The robbers then opened fire three bullets strik- ing Shields, and five entering Young's body. When the two men dropped the bandits fled. still firing. They Jumped to the running board of a taxicab that waited at the curb and escaped
 The auction room is situated near Second avenue and at the time of the holdup the street was filled with Shoppers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
LAMB HELD FOR TRIAL
Stands Mute When Arraigped in Fed
 eral Court
By Associated Press

Detroit, Mich. January 22.--Frank- lin Lamb, former quartermaster at Fort Wayne, the army post near here, stood mute when arraigned in federal court late today charged with arson in connection with tho four recent fires that destroyed government prop erty valued at $17000 or more. He was held for trial under $10.000 bond.
 The charge, filed by the United States marshal's stan. alleged that Lamb caused army post buildings to be fired in an attempt to destroy records. which, 1t is alleged, showed a discrepancy in his accounts of $54,700. The alleged shortage was revealed ac- cording to the marshal, by an audit of the post accounts shortly after Lamb s discharge from the army last Novem- Der.
 Lamb was in charge of finance quar- termaster end motor transport SUD- plies. He declared when arrested early today that overcharges would account for any discrepancies in his accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
Raiders Are Ambushed;
 One Dead Two Injured;
 Capture Alleged SlayerS
lContinued From Pnge Onel

Gargis had gone to an island in the river where they captured two stills. They had an understanding with High field, Stevenson and McPeters that they would fire four shots if successful The shots were fired. They were only short distance from the other members of their party and heard the shots by Smith and Kirby, but thought their signals was being answered They did not know of the tragedy and were waiting for Highfield. Stevenson and McPeters when notified of what had occurred
 Smith and Hamp Kirby made their escape, but a most determined effort is being made by officers to capture them. Officers rushed to the scene of the trouble from Tuscum bia, Sheffield and Florence. Sid Kirby, father of Hanp Kirby, who was also member of the moonshine party was arrested and taken to jail at Tuscumbia.
 Surgeons said Highfield will die, and that McPeters' condition is serious All six of the officers are members of State Enforcement Officer N. L. Pierce's force with headquarters at Birming- ham.
 Surgeons removed McPeters' right eye at o'clock this afternoon 1t is thought that he will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

okIahOma's congresswoman-e who was one of the early Indian missionaries. Hodges also trans lated the Bible into the Creek tom gue, the Creek myths into English and was co-author of n volume of Creek-English songs.
 Hodges wns made junior of- ficer in the forces of Albert Pike, discoverer of Pfke's Peak, and was assigned to the army from Texas early in the Civil war. As n result of n battle with union forces on Thanksgiving Day, 1861, in which the army from the north, although possessing superior numbers, wns almost annihiiated- Hodges was given the rank of colonel and when the war ended, he wns in com mand of a regiment.
 He was born in MuskOgee, Okla, fin 1S42, his father being R Penn sylvania German and his mother fulI-bIooded Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
TUSCALOOSA MASS
 MEETING CHARGES BOYS RA|LROADED
Home County of Soldiers h. dicted for Mobbing Baird Intimate Prisoners Not
 Given Square Deal

Tuscaloosa, January 22.-(SpeciaI.)- Tuscaloosa citizens, at a mass meeting here tonight, declared they felt it an out rage that law enforcement authorities apparently are seeking to force their soldier boys tc trial without giving them ample time for preparation.
 The mass meeting was held at the courthouse and was attended by many representative citizens of Tuscaloosa. This meeting was held for the purpose of expressing the sentiment of the com munity in regard to the defense of the nine soldiers held in the Jefferson coun- ty jail, charged with the lynching Of William Baird, miner in Walker coun- ty, January 13 After the mass meeting Adjourned a number of committeeman carried around copies of the resolutions that were unanimously adopted at this meeting for the purpose of having them signed by citizens of Tuscaloosa who were unable to attend the meeting and who had no notice of such meeting being held.
 At this meeting the sentiment was freely expressed that the effort on the part of the state to try these boys m such a precipitate manner should pc re- sented. The people of Tuscaloos are unanimous Tn their opinion that tnsss boys should have a fair and impartiai trial, and that the means of procurins suitable counsel for them snouia Do raised. Every man present expressed an earnest desire to give his moral anu financial aid in seeing that the boys are fairly and impartially tried, ana tna9 the effort of the. state to have them pro nounced guilty before the trial was nan ought not to be countenanced
 THE RESOLUTIONS
 The following resolutions were intro duced and were unanimously adopteo whereas nine of the young nationai guardsmen, boys of our county, ranging in age from less than IS years to 22 years. have been indicted by grand jury of Walker county for the lyncnlng : of will Baird, on the 18th day of Jan luary, 1921; and
 ..Whereas we have been informed that the officers in charge of law enforcement held these young boys in jail, while their eases were being investigated by the grand jury, and refused to allow their attorneys to see them until after D o'clock on Tuesday, the 18th day or this month, and while they were so held without the privilege of seeing their at- torneys and friends, said law offlcers, or some of them, were almost constantly In tail endeayoring by every means known to skillful detectives. to extort confes- sions or admissions from them even ex- horting them in the name of religion to say that the national guardsmen lynched Baird, and holding prayer with them, asking God to prevail on the boys to confess; and
 TRIALS TOO SOON
 "Whereas, it has been announced that the trial of the cases against our county bows will be set for the 31st day of January, 1921, giving the boys no time to prepare their cases for a fair and im- partial trial. although for four or five months prisoners have been held in the Walker county jail charged with the mobbing and murdering of deputy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
SAYS DEATH IS UNREAL
Proves That the Dead Still Live

Remarkable evidence that there is no death. there are no dead. is offered. by Lloyd Kenyon Jones, Room 987-U, 53s Clark St, Chicago. in his book entitled Gods World" in which he shows how through Gods own through the portals of Death can and do communicates with those on earth. One should be cheered by the thought that loved ones have not been transmitted into cold. international individualities by death, for Gods door is always open between earth life and eternal life, where we all will be united forever. In his illustrated booklet "Commu- ncation," he presents his view of life, here and beyond the grave, which will enable you to understand Gods World and show you how to obtain happiness and fuller under standing of life here and in the hereafter. Simply send your name to the author at the above address and the book will be sent to you free of all charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
LACK OF. CLOTHES FORCES
 CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL

Montgomery, January 22-(SpeciaL)- Reports reaching the state child welfare department that many children have been forced to quit school since the beginning of the period of financial depression be- cause they had no money with which to purchase books, clothing and lunches hurried meeting of committee of the child welfare commission for next Tues day. An effort will be made to work out plans for relief of those who have been forced out of school The Junior Red Cross women's organizations and other civic organizations will be called upon for Assistance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
FEDERAL FUNDS BOOST
 TREASURY BY THOUSANDS

Montgomery, January 22-{Special.)- Federal funds totaling s27,5l256 were placed in the state treasury today for use in various efforts of the educational department which are now receiving the assistance of the national treasury. The greatest amount will be used in the teach ing of agricultural subjects, the total in this fund being s11,193.65. The fund for teaching home economics was g, 737.13, the fund for teacher training $5,S32.7S and the fund for the governments share of the expense of industrial rehabilitation work in Alabama reached S2.749
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
STATE OFFERS REWARD
Governor Seeks Apprehension of Two
 Slaysrs

Montgomery January a-fSpectal)-- Governor Kilby issued . proclamation today offering reward of sDo for the arrest and conviction of Andrew Upshaw of Barbour county. wko is charged with the murder of Robert Rivers near Conner December 26. Governvr Kllby also in- creased the reward for the atrest ana conviction of Jim Housch of DeEals county, charged with the murder or Warner w. Black, from t20o to 3lOn The increase was on the recommendation of citizens who said Housch was dss- perate person and since the killing had threatened to take the life Of any per- son who attempted to place him undor arrest. He is supposed to be in hiding on Sand mountain and to hAvo . ro- beating rifle with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
DOGS SHOW HYDROPHOBIA
Result of Analysis of Interest to Sev-
 eral Localities

Montgomery, January 22-(Speciaf)-- Positive signs of hydrophoba were found by the state laboratory today in an ex- animation of heads of dogs sent in from Citronelle, Mobile county; Evergreen. Conecuh county. and Athens, Limestone county. Little information was given about the dogs except that several per sons had been bitten. Each town was notified by the state Pasteur institute that all persons bitten by the dogs or bit- ter recently by stray dogs or other ami mals should come to Montgomery tor treatment at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
MRS. LATHEM, 83, DIES
Death of Carrollton Pioneer Woman
 Comes Suddenly

Carrollton. January 2.-(Special. )--Mrs. M. J. Latham. aged s. died at her homo here suddenly Friday afternoon. Dor ceased was reared near Carroilton. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and a charter member of the Women's Christian Temperance union or- ganization. having served many terms as It's president.
 Funeral services were held this aft ernoon from the Presbyterian church. conducted by Rev. Mcoueen. pastor of tho Aliceville church. assisted by pr. J. c. Praigg of Tuscaloosa. Mira. Latham is survived by four daughters, Mrs c. A. Howell of Reform. Mrs. C. T. Corwin of Tuscaloosa. Mrs. J. R. Laws of Columbus. Miss. and Mrs. w. B. Lcf- ton of Carrollton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
Tetrazzini and Minneapolis
 Symphony Orchestra Coming

concert company, composed of Max Gegna, cellist; Henri Bove, flutist, and M. Roger. pianist, will open the festival. a superb programme being given by these artists, while on Saturday afternoon and evening Americas greatest orchestra. the Minneapolis Symphopoy. under the baton of Emil Oberhoffer, will be heard. with Engelbert Roentgen, 'cellist. as the soloist: Guy Wood ward, concertmaster. and Guy dIsere, clarinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
RAILROADS ARE CITED
States Seeks More Adequate Delivery
 at Tuscaloosa

Montgomery. January 2a-tSpectaL)- Railroads operating into Tuscaloosa were cited by the public service commission today to appear February 2 and show why they should not be required to ex- tend to the business center.
 Tho state contends that the railroads arc now assessing a local rate in addi- tion to the rate for transportation to Tuscaloosa. and that In the case of . car of coal recently the state was forced to pay $70 for the transportation of the coal to tho hospital. The switching charge would be $ car, The citation is directed to the Louisville and Nash- vile. Alabama Great Southern, Mobile and Ohio and Tuscaloosa Railway ana Utilities company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

Announcement is made by the Al Star Concerts" presented by Mrs. Richard F. Johnston and Mrs. Orline A. Shipman. that ar- engagements have been made for a big midwinter music festival the second week in February which will be the most brilliant and ann bilious affair Birmingham has en- joyed for many seasons.
 The world famous coloratura
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
Wilkes Given Fifteen Years
By Associated Press yy- Tn-A

Roanoke, Va, January 2.-Charles Wilkes, alleged bank robber, captured here November 19, following battle with local police, today was found guilty in corporation court for having burglar tools in his possession and his punishment fix ed by a jury at 15 years in the peinten- tiary. William Porter, who was arrested with Wilkes following the robbery or nearly $100,000 in liberty bonds and securi- ties from the bank at Glasgow, W. Va, was sentenced to twelve years in the renitentiary last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
THE WEATHER

Washington January 22.-Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; not much change in temperature
 Georgia: Generally fair Sunday and Monday; mild temperature.
 Tennessee: Unsettled and cooler Sunday. Monday cloudy with moder> ate temperature.
 Local Data
 For the 24 hours ending at p. m. January 22, 1921:
 Highest temperature ............ 70 Lowest temperature ........... 61 Mean temperature ............... 50 Normal temperature ............ 45 Excess in temperature since Jan
 uary 94 Rainfall ........ Total rainfall since January 1 . S.13 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan
 uary ...t. ............... .fo Relative humidity, a. m. ..... "A
 lz noon .........-... ....... II
 D. m ............ 55 Dry thermometer, p. m. S2
 1Z noon ....... ......... oS
 D. m ...... 61 Wet thermometer, a. m. ....... 4S
 12 noon ................... 55
 p. m. .......-.. -........ 5Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-23
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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-07-29
Poles Anxious to Gain Aid of
Wilma Jews.

Danzig g.. T. ALA confer
ence with the Jewish representa-
tives has again been called in Viii
ma through the efforts of the To-
cal Polish Democratic party, in
the hope of influencing the Jews
to take a stand in favor of Poland
in the Wilma question. The Poles
expressed their regret that the
Jews of wilma hold aloof and re-
main passive, taking no part in
the work of the various institu
tons of the city. The question
was put whether the Jewish rep
resentatives would in time desire
to take part in government
council in Wilma, in which there
would be representatives of all
nationalities.
The Jewish delegate, Mr.. Sha-
piro, stated in reply to this ques-
ton, that the Jews of Wilma as
pire to equal representation, but
as long as the Jewish-Polish rela-
tons in the Polish congress re-
main what they are, the promise
to improve the condition of the
Jews of Wilma can be regarded as
nothing more than an attempt to
hide the main issue from the
Jews.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1921-07-29
Harding Receives Zionist Dele
cation.
gat1On.

Washington q. c. B.)-For
the first time in the history of the
United States, the accredited rep
resentatives of the Zionist Or
ganization of America were re-
ceived by the highest official of
this country, when President
Harding granted an audience to
the newly elected Zionist Admin
istrative Committee on Wednes-
day, July 10th. The reception
was held in the White House.
The Zionists present were Louis
Lipsky, Peter S. Schweitzer,
Louis Robson, Alb. Goldberg,
Herman Conheim, Judge Rosen-
blatt and Morris Rothenberg Of
the Administrative Committee, as
we'll as Capt. Julius Peizer and
Alexander Wolf of Washington.
Herman Contain, the Oldest
Zionist on the delegation, read
the document prepared by the
Administrative Committee, thank
ing the president for his exres-
sions of sympathy toward the
Zionist movement made on sew
eral occasions.