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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
LOCAL VETS ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF LIEUT.. E. MANOR


 Twelve veterans of the World war, representing the Birmingham Eost of the American Legion, headed by George L. Bailes, conmandef, attend ed the military funeral Of Lieut.. El- dridge Maynor, which was held at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the former home of the deceased at Cneonta.
 The deceased was an observation lieutenant with the Ninetieth Aero squadron. and was killed iii France on active duty while flying over the St. Mihiel salient in March, 1918. Before the war he was former a1l- southern football star of the Uni versity of Alabama.
 After the close of the war the body was brought back for burial here at the request of his family. Full mili- tary honors were accorded him, in cluding firing squad composed of former service men now livips ir that section of the state. and bdnd lCl the funeral procession from the house to the cemetery.
 It is estimated that several hun dred people attended the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
HILLMAN PROPERTY
 IS SOLD TO CHURCH


 First steps toward construction of a new building for church purposes were taken by the Fifth avenue Pres byterian church yesterday. when the congregation confirmed the purchase negotiations carried on by E.. F. Lewis of the building committee with Jerome Tucker real estate man. who represented the city and county in the deal for the sale of the old Hill man property on the northeast corner of Fifth avepue and Eighteenth street The purchase price was $50.- 900.
 The property was left to the city and county by the late Mrs. T. T. Hillman for the maintenance of d ward in the Hillman hospital. Ths returns of the proceeds of the pro- perty sale will be used to keep up this ward.
 Negotiations for the sale of the pro- perty will be wound Ip toeay. after much difficulty in going through the necessary procedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
By CHARLES H. MANDY

For a number of years past eoterie of local business and pro- fessional men have been taking lunch together at first one or another of our hostelries and restaurants
 They have been dubbed "The Knights of the Round Table partly from the fact that they have dined together so long and partly to the further fact that scme of the legends" related at the table by these modern knignts are as "tall' as those of the chivalrie King Arthur and his legendary companions in arms.
 They are all live wires and keen1y interested in current af- fairs. and many interesting dis cussions take place from time to time. Preachers and prohibition. fashions and finance, politics and prize fights and other kindred subjects are included in their repertoire, which are discussed pro and con, with emphasis on the ''con."
 or course, the coming Demp sey y-CdfpSHtieF llEnt ID ct hh'S time a subject of much discus sion, with majority of the knights" favoring the Dempsey end of it. This brings to mind an incident that happened during the days of the Willard Dempsey fight at Toledo apropos 10 the current discussion.
 Incidentally this bunch Of knight errants are great kid ders" especially among tbem- selves, and woe hetlde any of their number who puts himself liable to attack. Of course. the Kidding K good natured. but N they are all past masters in the art they can make 1t decidedly uncomfortable for him who is the object of attack.
 To come back to the fight ln- cidcnt in connection with the Willard Dempsey fight. It had for it's principals Col. Sol Ca- heen and Maj, Frank Cahalan, two Of the most redoubta5le of the round table knights. with the rest of the bunch in the cast. For the sake of brevity we will drop the titles and monalser and refer to them as Sop and Frank by which cognomen they are best known.
 In predicting the winner, Dempsey. ther as now. was much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27

yond Taylor's ferry to see the tim- Der growth in that section. This launch has cabin and is big enough for four men to sleep in. Last sum mer the owners made a trip to Mo bile in her.
 Beauty Of River section
 Much has been said of the beauty of the river and surrounding hills. IL is 8 wonderful section, not only from the material standpoint of the spruce pine available, but also from its striking scenic effects.
 Toadvne is probably one of the most widely advertised names in Jef- ferson county, and yet 1t is scarcely recognizable except for the church. The name is applied to q scattered settlement near Valley creek, only few miles from the river.
 Right over wonder" said Jerry Gwin as we passed through this sec ton. Hives Aunt Mslissa Franklin. She is ee years old and does all her own housework."
 The road leading north from Short creek runs along the crest of a ridge which is heavily timbered with spruce and the Warrior is in sight two or three hundred feet below for a dis tance of nearly five mics. Some day this scenic drive will be appreciated at it's full by Birmingham, and no doubt it will be lined with attractive summer homes.
 We doubled back on the Taylor 3 ferry road, which is in fine condi- ton, except that it.should have top dressing to preserve it. We passed near the approach to Birmingport. but did not go down to the river at this point. Nichols Fish Trap was also near at hand north of Short creek The Warrior is navigable clear up to this point.
 Roads Are Excellent The roads were fine on the entire trip with the exception of short stretch from Williamsburg to Adams vile. Between Adamsville and san dusky there is five miles of the new government aid paved highway which is joy to travellers There is no finer pavement anywhere in Birming- ham this stretch of road We were not out of sight of vast quantities. of spruce pine all day until we approached Adamsville Even at ToadSine, several miles from the river, it could be seen in every di- reetion. and here the hackwater in Valley creek reaches up so far that the timber is all easily accessible for barging down to the river. Among the residents of the Valley Creek section who own property with heavy growths of spruce is MT Molli- max, who expressed the belief that the plan for a paper mill to utilize the abundant spruce would be the greatest thing that has ever happened for the residents of that section of the state.
 The testimony of residents. if further testimony were necessary, a fter visible evidence, was unanimous as to the quantity of the spruce to be
 found throughout the whole terri tory. c. NJ. $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
Sunday Outing ProUes The Abundance ofSpruce In
 The Upper Warrior Section
Hundred Mile Trip Taken Yesterday, Including Journey Up the River Beyond Tayor's Ferry-Shows Vast Quantity of Lumber Available
 to Water Transportation

Speaking of Sunday outings. a timber cruise entitled "on the Tra,l of the Spruce Fine" is not without it's interesting features
 The editor of The Age Herald wanted to see just how much spruce pine there is along some of the upper reaches Of the Warrior. so yesterday he took Jerry Gwin and the writer to look things over. The trip by automobile covered approximately 100 miles. We saw enough spruce pine apparently to satisfy anybody's s wishes so that the ferain naturally suggests itself:
 Hush. little spruce pine.
 Don't you cry:
 You'll be newspaper.
 Bye and bye.
 The trip was largely down through that section of Jefferson county where you can address almost any body you see as Mir. Vines and it Is correct. If the mans name is not Vines it is probably Gwin.
 The trip covered Oak Grove and beyond to Gossett's camp on the Warrior river; boat journey up the river past Taylor's ferry and the fork of the Mulberry and Locust; by automobile through Toadvine 10 Short Creek; thence along a beau tiful drive which skirts the river for five miles to Williamsburg; across 10 Ada amsville; then to San dusky, Pratt City. Ensley and home.
 No Question of Quantity
 There is no question about the quantity of spruce pine. It covers every ridge. knoll and high place and this embraces virtually that en- tire section of the country for many miles.
 Residents of the territory all spoke of its abundance and without excep- ton all were delighted that paper making had presented new and val uable use for something on their lands which they had heretofore con sdered not worth cutting.
 Gossetts camp, on the Warrior river, was 6 pretty active place yes terday. There are something like 2o cottages at this camp, which arc rented to those seeking an outing, and boats and launches can be rented for trips up and down the river. The camp is located where Valley cree& empties into the Warrior Birmin-s' ham jewellers were having day g outing at the camp yesterday aud in addition to these there were many others Some musicians were haVinS good time down under the trees with their mandolins, guitars anu bass violin A soft drink store, with ice cold drinks. was doing a gooq business. A lot of Boy Scouts were busy as switch engines. Numerous private boats and launches were an chored in the backwaters or the creek.
 C. w. Richardson and c. H. c. Alexander of the Brownell Auto cein- uany were there with their big launch. and it was they who offered Ia fake nur marty up the river bee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27


 Chief Shirley stated that the letter to the wardens had been written with the knowledge of Commissioner Taylor and that both of them lad been investigating the matter for several weeks.
 Shiriey's Letter
 The letter to the wardens follows: 'Wardens, Central prison,
 "Complaints have been made that the city jail has almost been turned over to professional bond makers, that when anyone is ar rested, they swarm in md aeound to solicit his business, and that they often make out the bonds themselves. It is said that they have been allowed to use the Kitchen in the winter, in which they cook, eat and sleep.
 This nuisance must be soated 1 ou are hereby instructed to nor tify these bond makers and their agents to stay out of the build ing and away from the entrance. They are supposed to have an or flee in which to stay and you can call them when they are wanted by prisoner to make his bond,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27

You are also instructed to not show any favorities between them, nor special interest, as this always creates suspicion that you are getting a handoEt. and fur nishes room for gossip,
 'I also wish to caution you abou, allowing prisoners the privilege of sitting in the office. You must show prisoners the us- ual courtesies of calling their friends. or allowing them to use the phone, but when you have other duties to perform lot them wait inside the jail and take every prccaution ,o prevent their escaping while in your custody, as some have done recently.
 You must also use discretion in setting the amount of the bonds. Try to get in touch with their friends who will make their bonds without cost to them, and as far as you can try to diseour- age bondsmen who solicit. Make them know their presence about the jail is a nuisance to the pulp lie and Is condemned by the bet ter class of citizens.
 Trusting you regulate eondi- tions around the jail and relieve the administration of criticism.
 (signed) T. J, SHIRLEY
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
"BIG CHIEF" BARNETT TO MAKE REPORT ON
 KIWkNIS MEETING

Delegates returning from the big "pow-wow" at Cleveland last week will hold the boards at the kiwanis luncheon Tuesday afternoon, which will be held at the Southern club at 1 o'clock.
 Big Chief Mercer Barnett Jeff Bailey, Gimp Wiley. Jack Adams and others will pass along what they found out at the convention.
 Lige Chandler will donate the at tendance prize at the meeting Tues day
 Nine-tenths of the weddings in Scotland take place on Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
 HlGHWAYMEM SHOOT NEGRO-ROBBERY MOTIVE

Willie Prince. negro, was shot in his left hand and right leg by two unidentified negroes near his home at 1909 Forty-sixth alley. north. shortly before daybreak yesterday morning., His assailants escaped fol- lowing the shooting and but slight description of them could be o5- tained by Ives and Wiseman, police officers, who investigated,
 The police believe that robbery was the motive for the attack but that his assailants were frightened away before they could accomplish this purpose. Prince was taken to tho Hillinaa hospital, where 1t was reported he was in critical condi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
THANKS FOR TRUCKS

George Lewis Bailes. commander of Birmingham Post No. l, American Le- zion, requested last night that spe- cial thanks be extended the Norwood Transfer company for the use of two trucks in taking all disabled ex-serv- ice men in the local hospitals to the legion ball game yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
LEAVES ron TORONTO

pr. John A. Macsporran. pastor of the Fiist Presbyterian church, leaves today for Toronto. He will preach m that city next Sunday at St An drews church.
 pr. MacSporran expects to return to Birmingham in time to occupy his own pulpit the, following Sunday as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27
City Jail Turned Ouer To
 Professional Bond Makers,
 Charges Chief Tom Shirley

Stating that that the city jail has almost turned bond makers T. Shirley chief or yesterday to the three wardens of the y ~ ctne them to prevent lettering around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-27

Iceland's annals record the discov- cry of Spitzbergen by Norwegians in the eleventh century
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
)IPLOMAT OPENS
FIRE AT Thief In
APARTMENT HALL
'alician Representative
Foils Attempt of Early
Morning Intruder.

Residents Of the Cordova Apart
Inents were panic-stricken early
yesterday morning by the report Of
shot fred in apartment los. occu-
bied by DR.. Robert Berezowskij.
Thief Of the financial department of
The Galician Legation.
Reports that DR.. Berezowskij had
Drawn $4,000 from a bank late yes
The other residents of the building
10 fear that harm had befallen the
|saiician representatives. and an
Emergency call was sent to police
headquarters.
When detectives from the Eighth
precinct arrived, DR.. Berezowskij
Explained that shortly after
o'clock he had been awakened by
p noise in an adjoining room, but
believing it to have been a fancy
bid not investigate. Later. however.
when the noises were repeated he
procured a revolver and stepped
into the hall in time to see a figure
dart from one room to another. II
was at that time that he fired the
shot. which rent a large hole in the
adjoining wall.
DR.. Berezowskij explained that
he had drawn $4,000 from a bank
on Tuesday afternoon. but that the
money had been Immediately cabled
to Europe. There were numerous
Important governmental papers In
the apartment.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
HOUSE..

Met mt IL m. and adjourned mt
1890 p. m. until noon Saturday, un-
der n gentleman's agreement to
transact no business until October
4. meeting every third day.
Bills introduced.
Raker. California - Making ap-
preparations for the eradication of
poisonous plants on the National
Forest lands; also providing for In
and. study of natural
history OF the grasshopper with a
view to its elimination from public
lands; also mnkIng appropriations
for the prevention OF loss of timber
from insect infestation on public
lands I'm Oregon and California, also
to prevent deceit and unfair prices
that result from the unrevealed
presence of Substitutes for virgin
wool I'm garments and apparel.
Herrick, Oklahoma - Making Il
unlawful to issue tokens, due bills
or script As q substitute for money
I'm payment of labor.
Sutherland, Alaska-For the res
ervation OF land for public high
ways In Alaska.
Re.olufiou. Introduced
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

TaEue, Ma:ssachusetts - Proyid-
Ing for Congressional investigation
of the Ku Klux Khan.
Foster, Ohio-Directins Commit
tee on Mines to investigate miners
troubles in West Virginia.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

bert noted musical composer. urged
the members to ask Congress tor an
appropriation covering such a plan.
Tie creation OF national opera COM
pany. under the direction Of the gov
ernment. he said, would Increase art
and music intelligence tenfold in
this country.
Roland Robbins. manager Of Relth's
Theater. introduced three OF his star
performers to the club and a short
entertainment followed. Those who
participated were Harry Kahne. Rich.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
Police Accuse Girl
of Stealing Stickpin

Margaret Robinson. alias Marga-
ret Gillian. 81 years old. a telephone
operator. residing at Apartment
SIS Twenty-second street northwest.
was arrested by eHadquarters De-
tectives Thompson and Embrey on a
grand larceny charge in connection
with the stealing of a diamond
studded stickpfn valued at sl.25.
The pin, the property of George
Harding. hacker. 140S Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, is said by police
to have been stolen from his tie as
he la yasleep pat an apartment
house at a party attended by the
Robinson girl.
Police located the pin at a second
hand store where 1t had been sold
fer s45- The girl is being held at
the House of Detention
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
COMMANDER BEG
TO BE BURIED WITH
MILITARY HONORS|
Rites for George Walsh.
Another ZR-2 Victim
At 10 Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Lieut.. Comdr.
Valentine N. Bieg. victim of the
ZR-2 disaster. will bc held at st.
Thomas Church. Eighteenth and
Church streets, at 2 o'clock this
afternoon, followed by interment in
Arlington National Cemetery. A
military escort will accompany the
funeral party to the cemetery.
Services for Chief Machinisrs
Mate George Walsh. another ZR-2
victim, will be held tomorrow at 10
a. m. Remains of Comdr. Louis II
MaNheld. one of the victims. have
arrived In this country, but funeral
arrangements will no. BE- lnade
until Mrs. Maxfield arrives in this
country from England.
Edward w. Byrn.
Edward w. Byrn, local patent at
torney, died at his residence, 1913
Columbia road northwest, yesterday
after prolonged illness. Mr.. Byrn
was born in lS49 at Cambridge.
Md, and resided here for fifty years,
practicing patent law for forty-fiye
years. He is survived by his widow
and five children, Edward w. Byrn.
1r., of Omaha, Nebr.. and Mrs. C. F..
Bryant, Mrs. w. w. Curtis, and
Misses Clara NJ. and Hester X. Byrn.
all of Washington. Interment will
be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Rites for VI. G. Pressler.
Funeral services for Michael G.
,Pressler. local restaurateur, will
be held at his residence, 1915 Girard
street northwest. this morning at
1880 o'clock. Mr.. Pressler died
Tuesday after a six-months' illness,
He is survived by a widow, a son,
Sidney E.; a daughter, Johanna E.;
two brothers, John and David, and
a sister. Mrs. NJ. Wertheim, of New
York. 1nterment will be in the
Hebrew Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
Ada Nj. Black Weds.

ROCKVILLE. Nd. Sept. 81,
Miss Ada NJ. Black, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Black. of Spen-
cerville, this county, and John +.
Downs. OF the vicinity OF Ednor. were
married at o'clock this evening at
the home of the brides parents, In
the presence of a small company Of
relatives and friends Of the couple.
Immediately ofterward. the couple
departed for n short trip.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
FAVOR
FUND TO GREET
ARMS DELEGATES
Hear Plea of Herbert for
Opera Under Fed
eral Control.

Principles underlying the confer.
ence on the Limitation of armament
were OaniJnously favored. together
with an appeal for the $4,000 to be
raised by the District for entertain
ment for the delegates, in resolu,
ton passed by members of the Rotary
Club at their weekly luncheon yes
terday afternoon at the New Willard.
Deploring the fact that the United
states is practically the only country
which does not own and supervise a
national opera company. Victor Her
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

Prices realized on Swift Co. sales Of
carcass beef in Washington for week end
ing Saturday. September IL. 1921, on ship
meufs sold out range from 10 cents to is
cents per pound and averaged 1855 cents
per pOund.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
What Congress Did Yesterday.

to promote the mining OF coal.
phosphate, oil. oil shaIe. gas and
sodium.
Diihnghsm, Vermont-To amend
an act permitting the bottling of
distilled spirits IN bond.
: Nelson, Minnesota-Denninx and
prescribing punishment for orenses
against Federal Reserve banks.
branch banks and national banks.
Sutherland, West yirgiaia--To
provide relief far victims OF the
airplane accident mt Langley Field.
Lodge, Massachusetts-R
allowing to the widow of Charles
West, late empIoye Of the senate.
q SUM equal to six months pay Mt
the rate he received.
Lenroot. wisconsin - Providing
for the sale OF public lands I'm the
Tenderfoot Lake area Of Wisconsin.
Walsh. Massachusetts-To amend
an act Incorporating the sisters of
Charity OF ST. Joseph. and Sisters
OF yisitation. Georgetown. District
of Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22

ara Kean ana Huston Ray. an Of
whom sppe<r on Keith's bin shis
week =
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
SENATE.
(Proeeedings Of September al

tProeeedings Of September 21.)
Met nj noon and adjourned at
215 until noon today.
Tax revision bill reported by
senator Pearose, who stated that
the completed report OF the FSnance
Committee probably would be
printed today. from which time he
would pres. for ANAL action ON the
biif.. senator Underwood. Demo-
cratic leader. requested that the
minority report OF the eommittee
be printed In connection with the
majority report.
senator Harrison launched an
attack upon the adniinistration,
declaring letter which President
Harding had sent to Senator Nc
Cormlck enumeratinE achievements
OF the Republican party since
March 4 was designed to influence
voters In New Mexico, where sena-
tor Bursum. Republican, was re-
elected Tuesday.
senator sterling sought to obtain
Anal action ON the conference re-
port on the 4antibeer- bill. but
Democratic Senator's objected on
the ground that several speeches
in opposition to the measure would
be made.
Treaties with Germany. Austria
and Hungary were sent TO Senate
by President Harding and referred
TO the Foreign Relations Commit-
tee. Announcement that he would
oppose ratification of the treaties
was made by senator Bornh.
senator Harrison introduced his
resolution calling upon representa-
tiyes at the coming arms Limitation
conference to use their influence
for admission of the press TO the
discussions.
Nominations receiyedi Joseph C.
Grew, Massachusetts, to be Min
lister to Switzeriandy John ID.
Prince, New Jersey. to be Min
lister to Denmnrk; Col. N. VI. Pat
rick, to be chief of the Army Air
Service, succeeding Mai. Gen. Me-
nohery Charles W. PugsIey, Ne
braska. to be Assistant Secretary
of Agriculture Herbert VI. Lord.
Quartermaster Corps, to he chief of
finance, Capt. John X. Robinson, to
be chief of the Bureau of Engi-
neering, U. :. n.
Bills Introduced.
stanley, Kentucky-TO authorize
the acquisition of hospitals and
The Washington herald., 1921-09-22
Bills introduced.

stanley, Kentucky-TO authorize
the acquisition of hospitals and
other facilities for the treatment
of world war veterans suffering
from mental and nervous diseases,
also TO punish officials Of the
United States for murders and
other crimes and mIsde meanors.
SmOot, Ctnh-To amend an act