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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16

have well been constructed, as will be
remembered, owing to the conserya-
ton of labor and materials for war
uses. ...-. .
ls a Community Center. (
This spacious edifice is now COM
munity center. Chautauqua courses,
lectures, farm institutes, community
sings, and all meetings of farm organi-
cations, are held within its doors. l.
has much to do with the culture and
uplift of the town and countryside as
place to hold club meetings and for
other gatherings of a social and edu-
cational character.
Closing Day Events.
An unusually fine program has been
arranged for the closing day at the
Jefferson township school, Friday,
May 90. The eighth grade commence
ment exercises begin in the audito-
rum at 9 o'clock. The grade orches-
ira will play and members of the
sixth, seventh and eighth grade chorus
will sing. Rev. c. F. Irwin, of the
Presbyterian church will deliver the
class address.
From 10:3O to 1880 a series of
drills and folk dances will take place
on the lawn. From 11:30 to 100 p. m.
basket dinner will be enjoyed. too be
followed by the play, Rip Van Wrinkle,
in the auditorium at 1870. Out door
sports will follow the playlet.
Twenty II. S. Graduates.
Jefferson township will graduate 4
high school class of twenty this spring,
seven boys and 13 girls, as follows:
Lois Rienheimer, Mary Katherine
Mills, Blanche Lucille Alexander, Mary
Irene Emrick, Mildred Haverfield Barr,
Helen Malinda Duffield, Mary Gertrude
Crubaugh, Gertrude Loire Barney,
Sarah Lucille Murray. Lou Reva Pen
land, Mary Hazel Clingenpeel, George
Albert Pence, Robert De Witt Reid.
Everett Ralph Newbern. Homer Earl
Mikesell, Earl Millard Alexander, Emil
F. White, Gladys Fac Hill, Harlie j.
Hodgin, Alice Marguerite Shelter.
High School Exercises, May p.
The annual commencement eXer-
cises will be held in the school audito-
rum on Saturday evening. May 21.
President d. N. Edwards, Of Earlhan.
college. will deliver the class address.
The faculty of the Jefferson school
consists of a staff of twelve, as fol-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16
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district. up to 1915, when it was de-
cided to hold q special election, which
resulted in the village district becom-
ing a part of the township district.
Following this action the township
board of education called an election
i'll April. 1915, on the question of CEN
tralzatinn and bond issue of $55 900.
Tho vote was two to one in favor of
both issues. This being settled the
p1rchase of 10 acres of land, just
northeast of the village was consum-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16

ated and on this site the building was
Immediately begun.
Occupied in October, 1916.
The work was rushed and the build
ing was ready for occupancy in Octo-
Der, 1916. The work was done before
this country had entered into the
World war. and before the peak prices
for material and labor was reached.
In consequence, the cost of the land
and structure was much lower that the
cost would have been at any time
since that date. Indeed. during our
own war days no such building could
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16
TURK NATIONALiSTS SIGN
RUSS PACT AGAINST ALLIE

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 16.-The
Turkish Nationalist government at
Angora has ratified the treaty with
soviet Russia, signed March 18.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16


village school. and Jefferson township
had the usuI; number of one and two
room. school: scattered at various
points. ---- '-- $3.50
New Paris formed a special schooi
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-05-16
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BY WILLIAM r. sANBoRN.

WIIIIAM Il. SANBORN.
7 HE jefferson township cen
n traIzed building here illus
Il trated is one of the most
II complete and modernly
\ equipped structures of its
II class among Ohio country
school edifices. Prior to its
erection. New Paris had its
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
NEGRO TREE TRIMMER
 HEADS FOR TROUBLE

Residents of the city are cautioned not to throw trimmings from trees and shrubs into the gutters and streets by H. P. Burrus, commissioner of public improvements.
 Mir. Burrus says a negro is visiting the residences of the city offering to trim trees in yards and on sidewalks. After trimming and cutting the trees he piles the trash on the curb and in the gutters to the great inconvenience of residents and the city.
 "This negro is not authorized by the city to trim any trees on sidewalks" Commissioner Burruss declared yester- day. Neither is anyone authorized to pile brush on the sidewalks and in the gutters. As soon as this negro is caught he will be dealt with by the city authorities"
 MT. Burruss declared that the street department would be glad to remove small quantities of brush if piled neat ly on the property of the resident. close to the point where the citys vehicle stops. The office of MT. Bur- russ must be notified of the location of the tree trimmings, he said.
 If the amount of tree trimmings Is large, we cannot remove it. It will be up to the resident to see that it gets to the city dump in this event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
Ton1orrow Is Anniversary
 or Washington's Birthday
py WILLIAM F.. HAYES

noted to the rank of lieutenant colonel of Virginia regiment
 When the first convention was called in Philadelphia to draw up the consti- tuition of the United States, Washington was elected a delegate to go from Vr- giria, which he did much against his will He was elected presiding officer of this convention by unanimous vote, and from there the biographers say he assumed active leadership in political affairs.
 He spoke very little while in these meetings. Only once is it recorded Tn the Philadelphia convention that he sroke, and then it was simple remark on favorng the reduction from mini- mum of 40,00O to 5000 inhabitants Of state to warrant representative in the House. His mere suggestion of this passed the measure, which shows tho power he had obtained.
 FEARLESS GENERAL
 His war service during the revolution is known to every American child His famous generalship and his feariessness, coupled with his inherited English pow CTS of perspicaciW, went far towards the successful termination of the war
 Washington was elected unanimously to his first term in the office of Presi- dent, serving from 17s9 to 17T for total of two terms. He refused third term, which, it is said, would also have been unanimous. as, although subjected to more or less criticism, such as any man in public life will naturally have, tho American people remained devoted to the leader until his death. He passed on at Mt. Vernon, December 14. 1799.
 From that period to this the United States has celebrated his anniversary, although there has been noticeable de- crease in popular fervor in the past few wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21

: Is the profound celebration of George Washington's birthday in the United States gradually drifting into oblivion?
 The anniversary of the father" of the country. February P, is to be celebrated tomorrow, and there have been little or no plans laid for the general obser- vation of the legal holiday here.
 It can be remembered when the day was set aside as one on which all ac- tivities ceased in the commercial and in dustrial world and the little old school house that stood on the corner was the scene of an afternoons entertainment where the little fellows got together with songs and recitations in commem- oration of the birth of the first great leader of the nation.
 EARLY LIFE
 According to biographers, the most pie turesque and interesting part of Wash ingtons life came at the crisis of the country just before the revolution. His boyhood and young manhood had been uninteresting. He was the son of a wealthy aristocrat of old Virginia, and years were given over to the common pleasures of his caste. The cherry tree story, say biographers, is a myth.
 George was one of six children, and at the death of his father inherited tho estate, Ferry Farm on the Kappa hammock. His education in early child hood had been neglected, and his chief accomplishment was in mathematics, which was, for the most part self aught.
 His first distinguished service in mili- tary affairs was when.s under the ap- pontrnent of General Dinwiddie. in 1Ios, he was sent to warn the French traders from the newly established posts on the Ohio river in Western Pennsylvania. For good service in this respect he was pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
MERCHANTS MAGAZINE IS VERY WELL RECEIVED

The Retail Merchants Association |of Alabama, Inc, will soon issue the second number of their magazine, The Alabama Retailer, the official publi- cation of the association, according to |T. Jeff Bailey, managing director of the association. who is also editor of the magazine.
 "We have had many compliments from all over the country on the ini- |tial issue of the magazine the Febru~ ary number stated MT. Bailey, "and we believe the publication has filled q long felt want among the retailers of Alabama. It gives them a medium through which they can give and re- ceive information. and through our attorneys we are conducting a depart ment in the magazine that is intended to hand out legal information of | pertinent nature at the time when tho merchants are looking for such ad- vice"
 The association is growing every day, and President Joseph F. I1oveman. who. has just returned from New York where he attended the Retai, Mer- chant Secretarys' association and the Retail Dry Goods association conven- lions has some plans for the Iorganiza- : tion. which he will soon announce. Louis Pixftz Jefferson county chair man. will soon launch a campaign for new members in this county, and he contcmplatess bringing into the asso ! ciation every merchant in the county; large or small.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
INCOME TAX RETURNS

Three weeks from today all income tax returns of individuals must have been made at the office of the collec- tor of internal revenue. second floor federal building.
 Single persons, making more than $1,000 per year, and married men, making more than $20o0 per year, are subject to the tax. All above tue amounts named are subject to per cent.
 Heavy penalty Is attached for fail ure to comply with the provisions of the statute providing for the payment of this tax.
 The office force of the collector will be glad to assist citizens in filling out the returns.
 Beginning today, J. T. Nix, deputy collector of internal revenue, will be in Bessemer the first three days of the week, and in Ensley Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. to assist in helping citizens in filling In papers properly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
SANFORD ISSUES
 CAMPA|G CALL Rice for Armenia Movement to Start In Earnest
 This Friday

t. Judge William Fl. Sanford of Mont gomery, state chairman, and the Rev. James D. Hunter, chairman for Bir- mingham of the Armenian rice fund campaign, under the auspices of the near east relief. in an appeal to the citi- zens of Birmingham and Jefferson coun- ty, as well as Alabama, ask for support of the campaign, which opens Friday, February 25, and continues to Easter.
 Judge Sanford of the court of appeals of Alabama, in his appeal says:
 The near east relief committee, of which am state chairman for Alabama, will put on a a-day campaign, begin ming February 6. and continuing until the Easter season, the purpose of which is to raise sufficient funds to purchase rice for the starving children of Ar menia- This campaign is to be known as the Armenian rice campaign, near east relief Rice being the national com modity of the near east, and on account of the wars destructive force and the hostile attitude of the Turk, Armenia's s ancient enemy. rice cultivation in this region has been discontinued.
 Tt is the purpose of the near east relief, through the liberality of those sympathetic to the cause of suffering humanity. to secure at least So00 tons of rice for shipment, via Mobile or New Orleans, to Constantinopie. Let it be borne in mind that E will buy 100 pounds of rice delivered at Constahtinople.
 .'Coin receptacles will be placed in gr rocery stores and other places frequent ed by people, such as churches, hotels. Sunday schools, placing before all the opportunity to donate. Coupon books will be issued and distributed by the various county charmen.
 'I appeal to the people of Alabama to make this effort for the relief of those in distress. Let us see to it that the good ship Dixie laden with the south 8 life-sustaining product, departs from it's moorings on time"
 Local examinations in various conn munities of Alabama are being rapidly perfected, and especially in northern Alabama rapid headway Is being made The Rev A. M. Freeman iE the chair man of the local committe at Gadsden. while at Attalla, o. D. DuPre has ac- cepted the task of leading the campaign: and at Alabama City Miss Mary Hamii- ton is the chairman. and at Huntsville Judge Thomas w. Jones is chairman, with the Rev. H. M. Moffett Eiding as vice ,chairman.
 abls- be the lowest figure, and in order to expedite the purchase of largesquanti- ties cheaply and give the starving thou sands of Armenia the benefit, at tho same time relieving the cIogged market for rice in the south, it is desired that advance contributions be sent without delay to Armenian Rice Fund Cam pair,' Near East Relief Headquarters. c9a, Chanber of Commerce building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
JUDGE WILKINSON
 LEAVES FOR TRIAL
 OF STEPHENS CASE
States Counsel Says He Was Misquoted In Attitude To- ward Prosecution of
 Cases

Judge Horace c. Wilkinson went to Jasper yesterday to finish up the de- tails in connection with the opening Glenn l.. Stephens. Stephens is a mem Der of Company M, Tuscaloosa. and is the second of the guardsmen to go on trial charged with implication i'll the lynching of William Baird in Jasper.
 Judge Wilkinson yesterday said be- fore leaving Birmingham that he shad been misquoted in Sundays paper about certain features of the prosecution of the lynching cases.
 T Vas asounded," safd Judge Wilkin- son, ito see an interview purporting to come from me on page five of this mornings paper in which it is stated that MT. Wilkinson said 1t was diff ficult matter to put up stiff fight when the entire national guard organi- zation was arrayed against one man, together with IS lawyers, but it was his hope that the states end would be gained despite the obstacles
 VI never made any such statement. and never made any statement that would authorize any reasonable person to draw any such inference"
 On the other hand, Judge Wilkinson said that he had had the greatest CO., operation from all officers of the na- tional guard. with one exception, and that he had not seen fit to criticize this exception in the press.
 Whenever I get ready to condemn the entire national guard organiza ton, he said "I will present the gover- nor with the facts and ask appropriate action I will not do so in the news papers,
 Judge Wilkinson further said that he never informed any newspaper reporter that he had something up his sleeve He said that he did tell one reporter that there were many interesting de- velopments before the last session of the grand jury that were not for pub lication at thAs time. and that probably other indictments would be returned at some future date. but that he did not say anything about having "any- thing up my sleeve"
 This is the first time" said Judge Wilkinson, "so far as I can recall, os my ever having to ask a paper to pub fish correction. I would thank you to give it equal prominence with the alleged interview.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
KNOX -M0ATES TRlAL

2 w. H. Knox and o. D. Moates mem- Der sof the squad of state law cnforce- nent officers under Conrad w. Austin. are scheduled to face trial in the erim- inal division of the circuit court this morning. They are alleged % have as- AauIted and beaten Phil Painter, pub fisher Of the Birmingham Advance several weeke ago.
 !. Injuries inflicted on MT. Painter at the time made 1t necessary for him ts 70 to hospital for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
ASSOCIATION BALL

Approximately 1900 tickets already have been sold to the fourteenth an- aual bail for the benefit of the blr- nlingham Police Relief association. which will be held at oclocf on Thursday evening. February 2i. at Coliseum hall. E The tickets, are. Si each. and ladies with an escort will be admitted free. The dancing will begin exactly at 9 o'clock, and an excellent orchestra has been secured for the occasion. Re- Treatments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
C0COLO DIES OF HEART
 FAIL URE AT vETuMPi<A

< Louis J. Cocolo. who was. convicted in the circuit court nearly two years ago on charges or the theft of automobiles. died
 of heart failure early yesterday morning while serving out his sentence in the state penitentiary at Wetumpka.
 The hody arrived in Birniingh sham last night and is being held at the Echols q Angwin undertaking tablishment. No funeral arranxements have been an-
 nounced- The deceased was formerly a mechanic and employed by the Tennes- see Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
.MATEWAN TRIAL TO LAST THREE WEEKS;
 DETECTIVES ARRIVE.
By Associatcd Press

z WilIiamson, West Va, February 20.-- Council for both sides of the trial in Irogress here of 19 men accused of hav- ing had a hand in the Matewan street battle last May. that resulted in the death of Albert c. Felts. detective. and nine other persons, have estimated that it will require at least three weeks to close the case. Over four weeks have already been consumd in selecting q jury and in the examination of wit nesses.
 Fresh developments in the proceedings were supplied yesterday by the arrival in Williamson of five Baldwin Felts op- eratives who. it was announced, intend ed to testify. These five detectives are among those who made their escape from Matewan at the time of the battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21

The corporation, which is repre- sented by Percy, Benners and Burr. mnintnin that the state has no right to collect the tax. Har- well G. Davis, attorney general of Alabama. will handle the cnse for the state. arriving in Birmingham last night.
 Hundreds of thousands of doI- lars now being collected for rev enue, which finds its why to the county and city budgets, are cov- cred by this section of the revenue net, and a decision that the law is invalid will probably cut off n substantial pOrson of city and county revenue.
 "This case could bc considered a test cnse. as it is the first time the validity of the net has been brought to issu~,'' Attorney Gen eral Davis declared Inst night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
Euents of Today
 In Birmingham
INVESTMENTS

Jefferson Thcatre-Alexander. "fh . Man Who Knows"
 Byric--kcith vaudeville and pictures Locw's Bijou--VaudevilIe and pie turcs.
 Alcaxar--.Ly ing Lips,r produced by Thomas H. Ince.
 Trianon-Constance Talmadge. in "Mama's Affair.""
 strnnd-Thomas Mcighan, in '.rhe Frontier of the Stars.
 GaIax--Justjne Johnston, in 'The Piaything of Brondway.'
 RinltO---Tom Mix in 'sThe Road De- mon."
 Odcon--Comedy and serial drama. Princess-Comedy and serial drama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
STORM SWEEPS COAST
Vessels Are Seeking Shelter In Vari-
 ous Bays
By AssocIated Press

Norfolk, Va, February 20.-A severe storm is sweeping the coast tonight and a number of vessels are seeking shelter in Lynn Haven bay and other points. At Cape Henry tonight the wind reached a velocity of IS miles and was blowing directly from the north. Reports received here indicate that the schooner Carroll A Deering. which went ashore on Diamond shoals three weeks ago Is breaking up under the flashing of the high seas.
 Japanese women wear gold pins in their hair until they reach the age of 6; at 90 the pins are white, and at 40 the women wear plain shell combs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
"MODERATING"

Cold weather and probably light frost this morning. but much warmer temperature towards noon, is the weather forecast for today.
 Later this afternoon the weather conditions will be unsettled, much warmer temperature and probable showers is the forecast. No more cold weather for the next IS hours, at least, after this morning, promises the weather bureau. and raincoats and umbrellas will take the place of overcoats and ear muffs.
 Yesterday morning the temperature registered 2S degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
Coal Miners Strike Is to End This Week

Information The AgeHerald last night that the coal miners strike would be settled within the week
 Details will be printed within the next three days.
 There minor matters be settled The chances that within the week there will be further trouble be- tween the striking miners and the who work in the mi
 In the meantime business of the district may along and there will be further trouble mercantile businesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21

"TThe suit to cnjoin the tnx coiiec- tor of Jefferson county from cole lccting the tnx strikes at the right to levy this tax.S
 The nmount involved in this par ticuinr case Is the tax on nbout $61.Oo0, which is the value of the stock, after the amount already assessed, such as the real property, which is assessed in Coosn county, has been deducted. The nssessable value of real estate and other property already assessed is nbout s3SyOO0.
 "No, I have nothing to do with the case growing ont of the strike On this trip,. MT. Davis said in an- swer to query as to whether his coming would have any bearing on the cnses of. Austin's men here today. "I would like to have that clearly understoOd.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
STATE REPRESENTED

Prominent alumni of the college are seizing upon the occasion to return to their alma mater and their presence is anticipated in greater numbers than at any time since the famous home coming of 1913> They are anxious to take a closeup of present-day conditions as basis for future plans and work for the college.
 night will assemble some of the most political life of the state, for seldom has such an array of art, wisdom and oratory been gathered upon the same programme.
 Arrangements have been made for stopping the fast train up from Mont gomery in the morning and for spe- cial train to return to the capital after the banquet Tuesday night. This will serve as great convenience. to the crowds who will attend.
 BUSY TIME
 livery minute of the time is filled with something of interest and entirely outside of the conferences. meetings, luncheons and banquet there is an at tractive programme of football, basket ball, military review, sham battle and special entertainments of the Auburn Glee club and Dramatic club. I am much gratified to find that a delega- tion of representative men will attend from Birmingham to express the in- terest of the Magic City in the well fare of the college and the future ad- ministration of pr. Dowel1."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
Many Attend Debate

Jacksonville, February 20.-(Specia1j-- Many former students of the State Nor nal school attended the annual debate of the Calhoun Morgan Literary societies Saturday evening at the State Normal school auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
Palestine, Promised Land For he Jews, Says De Hass
 ln Speech Here Yesterday
Must Be- Financed by Hebrews Themselves, But Profit Will Be Great, as Waterpower Is Abundant-Cli- mate Like Calfornia's and Soil Rich and
 Fertile-Mandate Gives Security

Very graphically the story of the devastation of Palestine from since the beginning of time down the told gathering of prominent Hebrew yesterday after in the Tuwer hoe by Jacob DeHaas past 29 has devoted his life freeing Palestine and the development of the land of the Jews
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
CEYLON COMPANY HEARING IS SET
 FOR TRIAL, CIRCUIT COURT TODA Y
eral Here Representing States Interests-Fght Is Against Collecting Tax on Stocks of Domes
 tic Corporations-Judge Locke's Court

Validity of section 2 of the attacked suit to Hawkins collecting before chanery this in it's