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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
INVALID CHAIR
 FUND INCREASING

When c. F. Rogers of Russell
 vile sent in n donation of 25
 cents toward provinding a wheel
 chnfr for helpless girl cripple in
 SfIurla he "stnrtcd something." In
 response to mn appeal sent out in
 yestcrday mornings edition of
 The Age-HernId, letters with do-
 nations from 50c $5 poured
 into The Age-Herald building
 marked "cnre of the Invalid Chair
 Fund.-" If the rate keeps ID to-
 night the Silurin cripple's heart
 will he lighter and her cup of joy
 filled when she will he notified
 that n brand new wheel chair will
 soon he on the way.
 In the letters received yesterday, a fine spirit of charity and, willing ness to help one another was ex- hibited. One came from college man, another came from a little tot years of age, still another came from an automobile man, and so on.
 Can't you see the girl now. just as she is? A helpless cripple, one who has to be lifted about and cared for, one who has to depend upon others to secure for her the necessities of life, and one who spends her life without moving from her Birthplace beyond the distance of hundred yards.
 In response to a request as to the cost of a chair. Doster-N -Northington Drug company. wholesale druggists, say that for $40 they can secure one of the best invalid chairs manufae- tured. The wholesale prices for this chair is sS0, but this company volun- 1 .,-f11f f<, donate one-half of the purchase price.
 Willard J. Wheeler sent a check for s5 yesterday with the following sen timent: Ut is a pleasure to enclose my check for s5 for Invalid's Chair fund mentioned in the morning pa per-
 A. P. Rich. acting for the Ahrens- Rich Auto company sent in check for $1.50, stating the following: "En- closed you will find our check for s1.50, small donation to the crippled girls fund. Wishing you every success toward securing the chair"
 Miss Katherine M. Finley answered the appeal with s1 bill. She stated in her letter: Please find enclosed herewith $1 to apply to the fund started to buy chair for the invalid Siluria girl"
 Wee little Edna Madge Roberts of No. North Hawkins street, West End, sent the following missive to the chair fund: Enclosed you will find cents to help buy chair for the crip- pied girl. Lots of good wishes for you to get the chair.''
 Those wishing to subscribe may send donations to "Invalid's Chair Fund" care of Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23

Just 'a-sitting on the front porch or the Athletic club. Piazza boy! Talk about those settingup exercises in the army-but setting-down exercise beats it all holler. I can kill more time at one sitting than anybody know of. There go those feet up on the old iron bannisters. An, this IS the life! Wanted to see Bill Strett, but he's away at the A. A. U. meet in Chi Wonder what the standing broad grin record is in the A. A. U. We'll Inzer Hood could probably beat 1t. There he comes up the stree now. The gent to his left Is Ivey Gwin. Now. those boys are up to 5ome devilment. I'll Just Keep iny hand on my watch till they get m side. When you see two fellows from the courthouse together. switch your money to the other nocket.
 Couldn't tell this day from one in June. Sunshine. blue sky, d truant zephyr every now and then. And just to think Brother Horton was wailing about a cold wave few days ago. Said there'd be ice--yes. maybe in the refrigerator. John Golightly, the realestater \ a Ford. The names Goiightly and Ford don't seem to mix somehow or other. If Tech beats Au- burn worse than Centre did theyf have to bury John. Auburn Is Johns Alma. Speaking of football there's Bo McMillln. The acoustics seemed to be good when the Howard alumni made that offer and Bo came on down to see what it was. Believe I'll ask him for an autographed for ward pass as a souvenir.
 Gooch WinterknE Here
 John Beverly Gooch, the hind ketch for PittsbuIg. He's wintering here. Vending flivs. and getting away with 1t in nice style too. Missed out on a sale today. though. He was telling me a hard luck tale. Bat ting Kelly, the lad who was in Mon day nights fistivity, wanted a car and promised to buy. The Battler thought he was going to win. When he lost the decision, nothing doing on
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
LITTLE GIRL s DEATH
 TO BE INVESTIGATED

Formal investigation into the death of Juanita Black. who was run over and killed Saturday night by an automobile alleged to have been driven by A. S. Alderman, will be held this morning by Coroner J. D. Russum. The accident happened at Fifth avenue and Twenty fourth street, north. The charge of mur- der which was placed against Mi. Alderman has been reduced to man slaughter by order of Solicitor Joseph R. Tate. He was released un- der a $1.500 bond. A number of wit nesses have been summoned to testify regarding the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
EAS0NV|LLE PLANS
 B|G THANKSGIVING
Nearby Schools Are Invited to Educational Rally and
 Barbecue

Plans for an educational rally and barbecue on Thanksgiving Day under the auspices of the Easonville High school at Easonville have been an nounced by J. D. Abbott, chairman of the entertainment committee. In vitations have been extended to the pupils and their parents and the teachers of the following schools: Ragland, Pell City. Coal City, Crop well, Fountain Run, London, Vincent. Eden and Mumford A number of people from Birmingham are also ex- pected to attend the celebration.
 Included in the programme as an- nounced by Mir. Abbott will be an ad- dress on educational matters by Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, and an address by John ". Abercromble of Montgomery, state superintendent of education. The speakers will be pre- scented by the Rev. l.. B. Lavender, pastor of the Easonville Methodist church. The Pell City band will fur nish the music for the day. An elab-
  under the supervision of Miss Ruth Warren. athletic director of the high school, for several athletic events for the afternoon, which will include basket ball games, novelty races and a town ball game. The final event of the afternoon will be a doll con test.
 Improve High school
 The evening programme will be de- voted to the presentation of play entitled. Miss Topsy Turvy," one act comedy. which will be presented by members of the school.
 The funds derived from the days programme will be devoted to general improvements about the high school and the addition of equipment for the school playground.
 Easonville is about 35 miles from Birmingham on the 3ankhead high way. All who may care to attend the Thanksgiving celebration have been cordially invited. The programme will continue throughout the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage. licenses were issued yesterday at the office of the probate judge:
 J. r. Whitfield and Miss Coral Kyrle.
 Walter Robbins Beaird and Miss Emma Self.
 James B. Landrum and Miss Mona Mazell Edwards.
 solon Lycurgus Hood and Miss An nie Sibley.
 David Franklin and Miss Rose Kattleman.
 John H. Gaines and Miss Annie Gordon Saunders.
 H. M. Mcconnell and Miss Brashie Spain.
 Grover Cleveland Young and Miss Lula Garner
 James R. Jenkins and Miss Molle Glass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
DR. CARPENTER TO
 ADDRESS ROTARIANS

Dr. Homer Carpenter of Richmond. Ky, former chancellor of Transyl- vania university. will be the princi- pal speaker at the Rotary club lunch con this afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Carpenter Is attending the eyange- lstic meeting being held at the First Christian church and is receiving a
 Reports will be made by the vari- ous teams making canvass for funds for the operation of the Boy Scouts and the Boys club during 1922
 President Oscar Wells will preside and all members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 EDUCATION BOARD

Jefferson county board of educa- ton will hold it's annual meeting Friday. according to Dr. N. R. Baker, county superintendent of education. At that time a chairman will be elected to succeed J. D. Moore, who for the past year has held that po- sition. Members of the board are Mrs. N. L. BagIey, c. R. West. c. E. Harrison, J. w. Minor and J. D. Moore.
 Many matters of importance re- garding the operation of the county schools will be discussed and the annual report of the county superin- tendent of education will be submit ted to the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
WOMEN'S LEAGUES
Consolidation of City and County
 Organization Is Proposed

There will be a joint meeting of the county and city leagues of women voters this afternoon at o'clock in the rooms of the organization at the Hillman hotel.
 Plans will be discussed for the con solidation of the two organizations, making one league.
 At the present there Is a county league, of which Mrs. J. F. Carle Is chairman. and city league, with Mrs. Richard F. Johnston as chair man. All members of both organiza- tions are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
SUNRISE SERVICE

A Thanksgiving sunrise service will be held Thursday morning at 6:45 o'clock at the Twenty seventh Street Baptist church. with Rev. J. D. Thompson, pastor of the church. in charge. The services will ba unique and unusual and number of members will assist in the program. The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-23
DEFICIENCY BILL REFORMED
 Ry Associated Press

Washington. November 9f.-A de- ficiency Appropriation bill, carrying approximately s104,000.000. or $36,- 900. 900 less than the si9o,000,0o0 re- quested by various government de- partments, was reported today by the House appropriations committee. The navy asked for $27,000.000 and was granted nothing. while the veterans
 bureau, which requested $121,000.0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
BLAIR WILL ISSUE
 BEER REGULATIONS
 IN NEXT FEW DAYS
By Associated Press

Washington, July 20-Beer bobbed up again today as a possible addition toi the doctors list of panaceas for human ailments.
 Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair announced he would issue reg 'ulations covering the use of beer as a medicine within the next few days unless it appeared prohibitory action would be taken by Congress in the meantime. Efforts to bring the Willis Campbell anti-beer bill to vote in the Senate next week were blocked today by opponents.
 Issuance of the beer regulations have been held up on the assurances or congressional leaders that the new pr ohibition legislation would be ex- pedited MT. Blair said, adding that the complete regulations were on his desk awaiting signature.
 The new regulations for the manu- facture and use ofe beer for medical pudposes are understood to make the case the unit for prescriptions but without any limit as to the number or prescriptions which may be writ ten or obtained on the theory that Attorney General Palmer held the quantity of beer or the number of prt scriptions might be limited but not both Regulation for the use Of wine as medicine are understood to permit two quarts to be prescribed at one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
I turkish Stronghold
 Is Captured After
 q Terrible Battle
By Associated Press

With the Greek Army, Touloum, Asia Minor, July 17.--Kutaia, Musta- pha Kemals strategical strong point in Asia Minor, was occupied this (Sunday) afternoon. Terrible fight ing took place before the town, ow- ing to the persistence of the Turkish resistence. which lasted 72 hours.
 The losses on both sides were enormous, but it was a decisive vic tory for the Greeks, who captured numerous prisoners and an abun- dance of artillery.
 The fall of kutaia greatly disturbs the Kemalists, who now will be un- able to retain Eski-Shehr, the new Greek objective. General Papoulas expresses the belief that the Turk $ have lost their principal defensive line.
 The Greeks fought with Spartan energy in the fierce bayonet attacks. They have advanced 200 Kilometres since the offensive began week ago. The division commanded by Prince Andrew has made a marching record. of 300 Kilometres in 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
ARMED YACHT SEIZED
Liquor Valued at S30,0O0 Also
 Found Aboard Vessel
By Associated Press

Port St. Joe, Fla, July 20.--Liqucr valued at s3o,oo0 was discovered about the gasoline yacht Curfew of New Orleans. which sought refuge yesterday in the lee of Beacon Hill. near here. after damage at sea by rough weather. Six men were arr rsted and the vessel seized
 Badly bufftted by heavy seas and with her engines crippled, the vessel put into the sheltered place to make repairs. Deputy Sheriff Dobbins, who declared the yacht had been sus.. pected as a liquor runner, because of her frequent trips between New Or leans and the Bahamas, seized the cargo and arrested Capt. Henry Kel- Ter of Miami, Capt. J. l.. Muldeon, said to be the owner: George Covers. Ben Tharpe and two Italians, John Ferriera and Joseph Bargotta. all If New Orleans.
 Captain Keller declared he boarded the Curfew at Miami at the invi- tation of Captain Mundoen to make the trip to New Orleans. A search of the vessel disclosed small ar senal aboard, officers taking three high-powered rifles, four large calibre automatic pistols. and large quantity of ammunition.
 The crew and liquor were taken to Blountstown. the county seat. where the men were placed in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
WARRANT ISSUED FOR GOVERNOR SMALL OF ILLINOI.
Oil Field Fire
 Burns Millions
 Worth Property
By Associated Press

Mexico City. July 2O.--A great fire in the American oil fields has destroyed property to the value of several million dollars, and SO far ms Is known it k not under control.
 Advices from Tsmpico, which are very meaEre. say that two wells are burning, and that Lot No. Ie2 hns been devastated. This lot comprises approximately B hectares, or about s5 acres.
 One of the oil companies here has been informed tbnt the lire was caused by lightning, which iEnited two wells simultaneously. The consensus of opinion among oil men In Mexico City is that the fire was accidental.
 Troops hRVe been rushed to Amatian and workmen from other districts are aiding in fighting the flames, their efforts being directed toward preventing the fire from spreading. It first wns believed that the rich oil fields of Zacamixtln were threatened. but late advices say the wind vcered, saving the district.
 The fire started In the prop erty of Wollett X Thompson. and spread quickly. There were 23 wells being drilled In Lot I62, 1t was sRid, but the number ni- ready operating Is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
 COMMITTEE AGREES ON REAPP0RTI0NMENT ACT
By Associated Press

Washington, July 20.-Reappor- tionment legislation providing for a House of Representatives of 46o members as compared with the pres ent membership of 435 was agreed upon tonight by the House census committee. Chairman Siegel was ordered to report out such bill as soon as possible.
 Under the reapportionment leklsla- tion two states, Maine and Missouri, each would lose member. and l6 states would gain members as fol- lows: California 4; Michigan and Ohio 3 each; New Jersey, New fork. Pennsylvania, Texas two each. ana Arkansas. Connecticut Georgia. III" nois. Massachusetts. New MeAico' North Carolina. Oklahoma and Wash ington one each.
 The census committee at the last session reported out bill providing for house of 4S3 members, but the House voted to amend the bill so as to hold the membership to the pres ent 4a5 The measure did not pass the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

New stations opened in weeyii in- fested area.
 Eighty-eight golf players qualify in national open.
 Don't mar record. Is kitchin's plea to House democrats.
 Union miner served as confidential spy for Baldwin -Felts.
 L.. $. informally nsked to inter vene in Upper Silesia.
 Need of saving forests stressed at Atlanta session.
 No bonus Dill for able-bodicd men, say republicans.
 Stock market active; hedge selling features cotton.
 LOCAL
 special agents to check payment of luxury tax.
 Semi-Centennial plans outlined at club meeting.
 Trussv.ilc route will he selected. states Batson.
 eok tells of yeast product and its uses.
 outstandins bonds of towns total si ,302. 200. No criticirm of city department stntcs Burruss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
DEBT FUNDING HAS
 APPROVAL OF ROADS
By Associated Press

New York. July 20.-Railroad exc cutives. who met here today to dis cuss the proposed plan of the gov. ernment to fund the s500,oOO,000 owed by the carriers for additions and bet terments to their property during the period of federal control, withheld announcement of their action.
 Thomas Dewitt Cuyler. chairman n of the Association of Railway Execu- tiyes. who called the conference, sac any statement on the situation musf come from the President of tue United States" Other railroad ofii- ciaIs indicated the next move was ,lp to the goVernment.
 While nothing further could he learned officially, it was understood the railroad officials approved tenta- tive proposals made by the Harding administration ad to fund the railroads debt over a period of years. They also. it was reported. accept pro posals tending to clear the way Tor the settling of claims of roads against the government for under maintenace, depreciation, unpaid standard return. balances due Tor material and supplies and other ac- counts arising out of federal control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
SHAN AND GIRL E H HEADS OFF
 EUND INV SWAMP.
By Associated Press

JOnesbOro, Ark. July 2Os- With the head of one completely severed and that of the other nl- most cut off, the bodies of an unidentified woman and girl about II years old were found by hunters late today on the banks of bayou about eight miles east of here. The woman's head was partially severed and the arms were tied to n tree with piece of wire. The child'5 head was cut completely off and was found some distance from the body. Both bodies were nude, their clothing having been torn off in the struggle which evil denuy preceded their murder.
 For some distance about where the bodies were found, the un- derbrush was blood-stained and trampIed down, showing that the two had made n hard fight for their lives. Several knife wounds were found on the woman's body. Nearby were found two rifled pocket books. some let- ters which had been torn into small bits and receipt for pOstoffice money order issued at ParaGould. Ark. Some scraps of clothing which were found were too badly torn to be used as means of Identification. An i'm quest will be held tomorrow, after which the bodies, if still unidentified, will be buried where they were found.
 The spot where the two were found is some distance from road and is rarely visited by any one hut hunters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
BARRED FROM FUNERAL
Slayer of Wife Not Permitted to
 Attend Burial
Bx Ansocinted Press

Morganton, N. o.. July 2o.-Sidney Kinkaid. Burke county official and prominent farmer and merchant charged with the murder of his wife, was not permitted to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kinkaid today, though flowers were sent him in the jail here by his mother-in-law. Mrs. Bet tie Davis, who joined the prisoner in requesting that he be allowed to see his wife buried.
 Mrs Davis was the only witness of the Killing of Mrs. Kinkaid, whose throat was cut with a pairing knife. Mrs. Kinkaids sister, Mrs. Charles Rader. also expressed sympathy for the defendant who himself appears prostrated with grief and shows no concern as to his fate. He has rot taken any steps toward obtaining counsel.
 Solicitor Huffman is engaged in court at Lincolnton and is not ex- pected here before Saturday. Until he arrives no preliminary hearing will be held i> is a~AA;.>ced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
BRITISH PROPOSALS
 ID BE HANDED ID. DE VALERA TODAY
Cabinet Considers Plans for Two Hours, After Which They Are Submitted to
 the King
By Associated Press

London, July 20.--The British cab- met sat for two hours and half this evening considering the Irish plans, after which Premier Lloyd George went to Buckingham palace and laid before the King the propos- als for submission to Eamonn de Va lera, the Irish republican leader. at tomorrow's conference.
 The Prime Minister presided at the cabinet council which was held in the House of Commons, and outlined the history of recent events and the Premier's new offer to Ireland. whlch is described as being drawn on gem erous, lines
 It Is understood the financial ar engagements in the new offer nave given considerable trouble to the ministers, but eventually, after con sultation with Sir Robert Stevenson Horne, Chancellor of the Excheuquer, and the treasury officials, the Vari- ous provisions were agreed to. IL IS also understood that the general lines of the Premier's offer have the approval of Austen Chamberlain. the government leader in the House or Commons. Sir Robert Horne; Sir Laming Worthington Evans, Secre- tary for War, and other ministers, and that probably with some moiifi- ca tions, the entire cabinet will assent to the proposals. which will he re- duced to writing for presentation 10 Mir de Valera.
 Whether MT. Lloyd George has succe eded in overcoming the reluct- ance of Sir James Craig, the Uist sr Premier, to join in tri-parte con- ference, is not known, but an an nouncement that Sir James is coming to London again probably next week, is considered a favorable omen, and in any case. no hint of break . down in the negotiations is apparent. These, however, may be more pro- tl acted than had been generally eX- pected. Gen. Jan Christian Smuts, Premier of south Africa, is holding himself in readiness to go to Ireland again if needed.
 Mir. de Valera gave a reception to- night, which was attended by mem bers and executives of the various Irisi organizations in Great Sri ain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-21
IS TWICE VICTIM OF
 WHITE CAP PARTIES
By Associated Press

Nacogdoches, Tex, July 20.--J. w.. Mcknight, a plumber, was twice a victim of white caping parties. it be- came known today when he returned to his home after second flogging. Masked men took him from deputy sheriffs last night near Tmpson. stripped and beat him and smeared tar on his clothing A rumor that the victim was compelled to submit to a surgical operation was declared untrue.
 Mcknight was beaten by naskers early Sunday and had gone to Centre Texas, and filed complaint against four men whom he declared he rec ognized as among his assailants. Then he was arrested on a charge of carry ing a concealed weapon. and 1t was while he was in custody last night that he was taken by the second party of maskers.