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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
SAYS ROUNTREE'S CHARGE REFLECTS
 ON NATIVE STATE
Declaration That Federal Aid Roads in Alabama Not Be- ing Maintained Untrue,
 Declares Keller
By FRED H. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Axe-TteraId 221-2 First National Bank Buiidinr


 Montgomery, May 26.--( Special )-<fn telegrom to Senator J. Thomas Heflin tonight. w. $. Keller, state highway en- gineer, said a statement regarding con ditions of federal aid roads in Ala bama, made by J. A. Rountree today before the Senate post roads committee was Absolutely untrue and a reflec- tion on his native state" Rountree was quoted in dispatches as saying that fed eral aid roads in Alabama were not be- ing maintained and that when farmers started to Birmingham on one of the roads carrying sweet milk they found they had butter milk when they reached the city.
 Engineer Keller's telegram to- Sena- tor Heflin follows
 Associated Press quotes J. A Roun- tree as saying before Senate post roads committee that federal built roads in Alabama have not been adequately maintained and referred to road run ming out of Birmingham. All roads built with federal aid in Jefferson county are asphalt with bitulithic on concrete base and are as good as the best paved streets in the city of Wash ington. First road completed about six months ago. No federal aid roads in counties adjoining Jefferson county. All federal aid roads are we'll maintained in this state. Rountree statement ab- eolutely untrue and reflectiono his native state" Ge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27

rest of 33 persons on charges of dis tilling and violating the prohibition laws since Strength became sheriff in January, 1919.
 RLAYED NO FAyORITES
 Continuing his testimony in his own defense Sheriff Strength told the su- preme court that since he had been chief law enforcement officer of El- more county he had played no favor ites and his friends had received no advantages over any other citizens. He said all his official duties had been performed, regardless of the persons affected. Referring to the complaine of Mir. McInnis and MT. Hale, wit nesses for the state, who sald Sheriff Strength refused to raid still III their neighborhood. the sheriff said the men would not obtain search warrant and could not give him the location of the still. He said he told them he was not permitted to make raid without a warrant.
 He denied that he had ever been under the influence of liquor since he had entered the office and specifical- ly denied the statement of state wit nesses that<he was drinking when he went to the Deatsville section to ar rest d man named Posey on a charge of murder. He denied that he had ever ,misappropriated any funds while he had been sheriff, but admitted that he did sell a pistol to J. J. Harwell. The state claims this pistol was taken from person arrested by Strength. The sheriff said he did not know where he obtained the pistol
 DENIES STAGGERING
 Referring to the story of T. A. Spi- vey that he was staggering when he (Strensrthl anpeared at gnivey's home with papers which he asked Spivey to serve, Strength said he was not stag gering. He admitted that portion of Spivey's testimony which said he had instructions not to make any arrests for violation of the prohibition laws. He said he employed Spivey as pro- cess server only and did not place him under any bond and gave him positive instructions not to make any arrests.
 Strength stated that F. A. Boswell. state constable. who testified Thurs day. never saw him take a drink and that he never took a drink in Bos- wells presence. He also denied that he permitted immoral practices in the. county jail.
 Referring to the arrest of Charley Milner. negro, on a charge of carrying Il concealed pistol. Sheriff Strength said he permitted the negro to make a cash bond of s25 and that the money was loaned to the negro by A. c. Ha- ney and that Haney gave him, check for $20 and $5 in cash. When the ne- gro made bond in Wetumpka his cash was returned to nim.
 Strength also denied that any per son ever paid him $25 not to arrest Floyd Gardner, negro on charge of violating the prohibition laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
STRENGTH HAS GOOD
 LIST OF WITNESSES FOR HIS DEFENSE
All Testify as to His Good Character and That His Jail Was Conducted in Law
 full Manner
By FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Herald 221-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, May 26.-(Sp SpeciaL)- Witness after witness took the stand in the supreme court Thursday and swore that John Strength, sheriff of Blmore county had not permitted im- moral practices in the county jail; that he had been diligent in the enforce ment of all laws, and that his charac- ter was good It was Strengths day in court, following the abduction of a mass of testimony by the state Wednesday in support of charges brought against him in articles of im- peachment which seek his removal from office.
 Witnesses also were offered to prove that Rufus Cannon, Strengths chief deputy at the time but now state constable, had sought the support of other persons in Fillmore county for himself for the appointment in the event of Strengths impeachment and removal from office. Testimony also was offered to prove that J. l. Shores, one of the main witnesses against Strength, had remarked that he had it in for Strength; that he was doing everything possible to have him inn peached, and that he wanted man named Golden appointed sheriff.
 The state concluded it's testimony Thursday with the examination of eight witnesses and the submission or testimony given by J. H. Golden and A. c. Haney before the Elmore county grand jury in November. Golden and Haney were summoned as witnesses in the impeachment case, but did not appear, and state constables travelled throughout Fillmore county all of Wednesday night in an effort to find them, but failed.
 Practically all of the testimony 5ub- nitted by the state was in reference to the use of intoxicating liquors by Strength and his alleged failure to en- force the prohibition laws. Henry Harwell, a carpenter, said he was sent into the prison at one time to do cer- tain repair work. but that after he went into the Jail Sheriff Strength got some liquor, and refused to let him out, forcing him to remain in jail from 1 o'clock until o'clock in the afternoon q saw the sheriff stagger toward the front of the jail, and called to him that l wanted out" testified Harwell He rerlied: I guess blankenty- blank, you do; many others in there would like to get out, too.'" This testimony furnished much amusement for the court and the spectators.
 STATE CONSTABLE ON STAND
 Frank Boswell state constable, also testified that Sheriff Strength had used a good amount of liquor; that he went with the sheriff on a raid one time, and that the sheriff carried a bottle of liquor. from which he drank Frequently He also said the sheriff at another time held up car in which Boswell. his wife and others were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
Attempt to Rush Rocks By Associated Press

X Mobile. May 26.-About 25 striking seamen attempted to rush the gates leading to the docks of the Munson line here~ this morning. but were re- pulsed by the police and watchmen de- tailed to guard the ships, after firing 20 or more shots. No one was reported injured. Eight alleged striking sea- men arrested In the vicinity of the trouble were later released in record CTS court for lack or evidence of hav- ing participated in the disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
Tarred and Feathered


 Shreveport, La, May 26.-Jack Mor- gan aged about 30. was taken out ot the city last night by party Of masked men, treated to coat of tar and feathers and upon being returned here was dumped out of an automobile near the court spare at an early hour this morning. Morgan Is still at a hospital, where he went to have the fefthery garb removed He came here recently from Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
ANOTHER RIVER
 STEAMER READY
Atlanta City Goes Overheard June 4-knniston City
 In Water

It Is announced that the Atlanta City, the latest product of the Chicka- saw Shipbuilding and Car company's Mobile yards. will be launched June 4. A distinguished party from the Geor- gia city will attend the event.
 The Anniston City, predecessor of the Atlanta City received her trial trip Wednesday, and will at once be- gin loading Birmingham stel products One report has it that the Anniston City will make her maiden voyage to the Pacific coast, while another is that she will sail for the Orient. In either case. she will carry Birmingham steel on her first voyage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
Deaths

John X. Carwile-Funeral service for John A. Carwile, age 70, veteran em- ploye of the Louisville and Nashville railroad who died Wednesday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. E. Harris, 2604 Thirty fourth avenue. north, will be held at the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Burial in Elmwood cemeteryH The deceosed is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. E. Segrest. of Atlanta: Mrs ]. T. Reeves, of Winder, Ga, and Mrs. A. F. Harris and son, J. E. Carwiie of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
Allgood Appoints Board

Montgomery May 26.-(Special.) )-M. c. Algood commissioner of agriculture today announced the appointment of c. w. Covington. E. G. Hammond and W. J. Judkins of Montgomery as mem hers of the board which~will license cotton graders Tn Alabama under the new cotton grading law enacted last year Under this law, the warehouse man must have cotton graded when- ever person desires to have the grade shown on his receipt. Every person desiring to take the examination was requested to communicate with the agricultural department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
FIND U. S. AMMUNITION

London, May 26.--American ammu- milton totaling 16,SSs rounds has been captured in the Dublin district since March 26 last, Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief secretary for Ireland, stated in the House of Commons today.
 The chief secretary made this state ment in reply to Colonel Martin Ar cher Shea, unionist member for Fins bury, who asked him whether ammu- milton of American manufacture had recently been captured in raids on Sim Fein premises in Dublin, and if so, what was the amount and the na- ture of the captures.
 Colonel Archer-Shea in a supplement tary question, asked whether, in view of the fact that large sums of mon- ey had been raised in the United States flor support of the campaign of assassination and anarchy In Ire land," strong representations would be made to the United States govern ment with reference to this fact and the finding of this ammunition An- other member wanted to know how it was that this large amount could come to Ireland and whether Sir Hamar would ask the United States to as- sist in preventing Its so&doing. The chief secretary noted the importance of these supplementary questions and would confer with the foreign secre- tary regarding them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
Admiral Fechteler Dead

Washington, May 2G.-Rear Admiral Augustus Fechteler. commandant of the fifth naval district died at Nor folk navy yard early today. according to reports to the navy department. He had been III for several months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
THE WEATHER
Rr Assnclated Prnss

Washington, May 26.-Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Friday; Sat- urday fair on the coast, local thunder showers in the interior.
 Tennessee: Local thundershowers Friday and probably Saturday; some what lower temperature in west DOT ton Saturday.
 Georgia: Probably local thunder showers Friday and Saturday; not much change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
ALLY CELEBRATING 0VER- RESULTS OF
 IRISH ELECTIONS

(Continued From Page oneD the doors to prevent any attempt to destroy the ballot boxes.
 The nationaljsts probably will win eight seats and the Sim Feners four.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27
CRAIG HAS GOOD LEAD

Belfast, May 26.--Late tonight 1t wa sreported that Sir James Craig had a good lead in County Down, with Eamonn DeValera and J. M. Andrews running close for second place. The unionist candidate was leading in Armagh with Michael Collins, Sim Fein, second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27

rest of 33 persons on charges of dis tilling and violating the prohibition laws since Strength became sheriff in January, 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-27

riding. Boswell said he was arrested one time on a charge of carrying concealed pistol, and that Strength took a. prominent part in the prosecu-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26
COUNTY MAY LEVY
FOR MEMORIAL TO
WORLD WAR SOLDIERS
May Take This Action on Petition OF
Twenty Per Cent OF tho voters.

Twenty rrr cent Of the voters ol ONO
county. based IN ;hc Number "t votes
cast ~ n" last general election. may
pctIii"u tho counfT court - establish
memorial 10 world war soldiers AMI
-aIlrrS and - law levy for such rur-
i."s" und.r a htll passed ut the last
session nt legislature. and known As
senate bill No. - introduced by Senn-
lor Mctlarcn Of Wclrh
Tn" act gives thc county court the
rovcr. uron petition Of - per cent y
~, voters. to acquire and :" establish
a. tho county scat. or adjacent thereto.
hy Durchas" or otherwise. ground. park
or grove. and to crete and to maintain
thereon building or buildings. struc-
mrn's. n p memorial in memoir. ct and
in recognition Of the virtues and Sacr!-
nr"S Il the s"ldi"rs and the sailors from
tho rnurty IN tho world war. and may
lay = tax for that purpose not moro
lhan iiyc cents on tho ono hundred dol
lars on all taxable property in tn4
cunt. and thereafter q Ike tax OF not
moro than two cents On IN" ono hundred
dollars. such lax I" h" levied md "D'-
,.cirI in like mamie" as the general
taxes Of the county. vNirh shall be kent
s."Narat" in fund 20 b. known as che
Memorial fund: provided. that in any
county Whcr" such memorial has been
rSta hll .hSl and partly CC'hp!cteG, the
amount &C Icy fCr acquiring md eStab-
fishing same shali H.; l.. NOR" tia - !
,rnts on ,hc on" hvndr.G dollars. All
thereafter l:h" tax If ro' more han
three cents on III" ore lrnircd dN'lrrE
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26
LEGION MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE SUCCESSFUL

J. Byron Sickerson. state commander
Of the American Legion. late yesterday
afternoon state that he has received let
,ers from a largo number OF posts b
the first district which have reported
that the membership drives which are
bc,1r carried on at the present time
arc proving a great success.
Mr.. Sickerson said. Il expect By the
end Of tie month to hear a report from
each and every post in the state Ell
West Virginia that 1000 new members
have been taken in. This will bring upI
the membership In this state wonder
full
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26
RECOVER DIAMOND

4 diamond ring worth sjnn was re-
crycr-d from tho bottom Of the Ohio
river h" Hugo Boyle. of Rayland. Sum
dav afternoon a. = point four miles
abo,. Eayland. Saturday the ring was
los; hv George Eiirco and Boyle decided
IN dive for il on Sunday. making the
attempt dozen times before becoming
sucrcssfu!.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26
HORTON TOURS STATE

A. W Hor'nn. representative from the
National orfc" o. American Legion who
spent Saturday and SUNDAY in this city
loft yesterday morning m another tour
through tho eastern part OF the state
last evening Mr.. Horton attended 4
meeting OF Earl Francis roSt at
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26

NoundsvilIe. when he delivered an ad-
dress stirring much interest in connec-
ton TO the membership drive which Is
IN full swing over the largest part Of
III" state.
0thc- cities ~ 'hc state whore Mr..
Horton will visit during the week deliv-
rriug addrcS:,cS arr harrisburg I.nil
Irrl. Euckhanncn. Elk!ns and Grafton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-07-26

r,.Y wAE SAVINGS STAHTS-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
Superheated Steam.

Two decades ago few would have
admitted the possibility of permanent
ly regularly producing steam at tenn
peratures of from $50 degrees to $50
degrees Fahrenheit within the re-
stricted area of the ordinary locomo-
tive boiler. Now thousands of loco
motives use this superheated steam,
and its use is increasing.
By heating steam 1S0 degrees
Fahrenheit above the saturation tenn
perature "hot steam" is produced.
With this increase of temperature the
steam is dried and the volume is in
creased. But the increase of volume
is less important than the suppression
of all condensation in the cylinders
if the superheat is sufficiently high.
Hot steam being bad conductor it
also reduces loss by cooling in the
cylinders from % to 30 per cent, ac-
cording to type and structure of the
engine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
Cave Has Natural Heat.

A naturally heated cave has been
discovered at Horse Butte near Bend,
Ore, which apparently draws its
warmth from u subterranean volcanic
source. The discovery was made by
C. A. Yarnell and H. d. Eide, local
fuel dealers. The cave is located near
the top of the butte and first attract
ed attention when a wave of heat was
felt issuing from the mouth. The Gin
der bottom and rock walls of the tu14
mel are unbearably hot to the touch,
the heat increasing as far back as
could be explored. That the phez
nomenon is a recent manifestation
was indicated by the smoldering of
grass and twigs near the opening. To
test the natural oven AIr. Yarnell
cooked light breakfast by lntroduc-
ing raw articles of fool into the aper-
ture and closing the orifiee for d few
moments.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
No New.FanaIed Notions.

John came from down state to the
city schools He was placed in the
seventh grade, and then his teachers
troubles began. His mother thought
the course of study should be identical
with the one which had held sway in
the faraway red schoolhouse. She OBJ
jected strenuously to physical culture
and music, saying they were waste
of time.
And then came Johns first day at
manual training. The next day came
an indignant note to the teacher from
Johns mother. 1t read: Dear. Miss
l want you to quit having John
waste his time at school. That music
and physical torture exercise was bad
enough, but now you begin to learn
him to whittle. Please stop it imme-
diately or I'll change him to another
school. He inherits whittleing from
his father and his brains from me. I'm
paying to educate him, so educate his
brains. s."-Indianapolis News.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
FINALLY SCARED CROWS OFF
Device Employed by Los Angeles Man
Was Somewhat More Effective
Than Neighbor's Umbrella.

"Not long ago a friend of mine from
Birmingham was sitting out on my
front porch when a flock Of crows
flew across one of my fields" said r.
B. Posey, "and he remarked that it
was the biggest lot he had seen for
years, and asked if they did not in
jure my crops. replied that until l
got onto a way to keep them out Of
my watermelon patch they ruined a
lot Of them by pecking holes in one
and then hopping for another.
Il tried various ways but without
success, until put poles around the
patch and ran just an ordinary piece
of cotton around them about eight
feet from the ground, and between the
poles tied pieces of cotton to flap in
the wind. 1t worked like a charm.
"a neighbor of mine used to say
that he was advised to put an old UNI
brella in the middle of the patch, and
he did it, but one day creeping UP
behind it, he peeped over it and there
sat bunch of crows having a wa
termelon feast."-Los Angeles Times
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
Library Notes

! Among the books mentioned in Nc
Clurg's catalogue, the New York Times
and Chicago Tribune as the most widely
read books are ''The Rescue" by Con-
rad: t'This Side of Paradise, by Fitz-
gerald; "The Great Desire" by Black,
and "Jim Waring," by Knibbs. These
are all on our late fiction shelf. Many
others equally late and good
One of our Idaho Springs citizens
stepped into well known book store in
New York city last week and asked the
clerk what the latest best selling books
were at that particular time, and the
clerk promptly replied: "Miss Lulu
Bett," by Zona Gale; age of Inno-
cence," )" by Edith Wharton, and "Main
Street" by Sinclair Lewis. The first
named is being played in New York
now and having remarkable run, be-
ing much discussed in magazines and in
literary circles. ''Age of Innocence"
is a charming. much talked of book,
and ''Main Street" is vitality interest |
ing to everyone who has ever lived in a
small town. 1t is causing much com
ment. 1t IS very difficult to get this
book because of its popularity and tre-
mendous sale. These three books and
several other very late ones have just
arrived for our new fiction shelf
We want. the boys and girls of our
town to know that we have just had
generous donation to the litrary. One
of our prominent citizens has given us
thirty standard and popular volumes.
A priced assortment of splendid books,
and they are in splendid condition. Many
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18

Miss Amy Walker. who spent a
few days in this city, returned
Wednesday to her home in Denver.
Nellie and Grace Smith of Lit
tleton spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day with friends in Idaho Springs.
All smoking tobacco 15c at OPP
era confectionery.
Mrs. George K. Kimball, who
went to Denver a few days ago,
will return this evening friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. James re-
turned today to Denver, after stop
ping over night with friends in
this city.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will give cooked food and
apron sale at the church on Thurs
day, March "a. 2 Is 1t
Mrs. S. G. Hamlin went to
Denver Thursday morning to spend
few days with her parents and to
do some shopping.
MIR. and Mrs. Francis Hart OF
Colorado Springs were here for a
couple of days this week, looking
over our little city.
Sheriff VIM. Harvey of George
town went thru Idaho Springs
Thursday morning, en- route to
Denver on a business trip.
Sweet apple cider Sc at Opera
confectionery.
G. f. Crawford of Kansas City
is in Idaho Springs looking after
his mining business. He probably
will be here several weeks.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18
10x2Al |
G1llAS(lSY

Grape juice 4Oc pint at Opera
confectionery.
Miss Zelma Ball is spending the
weekend in Denver.
Ed Schoelkopf spent Wednesday
in Denner on business.
R. l.. Jennings of Dumont was
here on business Wednesday.
Mrs E. Mathews Of Empire
was shopping here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Krout are
visiting in Denver this week.
R. g. Lane went to Denver
Tuesday afternoon on business
trip.
Drink Ford's fruit cider. 1t is
good for rheu matism.
Mrs. Anna Dingle of Dumont
was shopping here Thursday after
noon,
Mr.. and Mrs. HenryiF. Nimmo
left this morning for a visit in
Denver.
Harry Currsn left "Wednesday
afternoon for a business trip to
Denver.
w. j. Woodward retarned on
"Wednesday night from a trip to
Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1921-02-18

Mrs. Ira E. Krout. who has
been visiting with her daughter,
Marguerite, since Saturday, left
Thursday afternoon for her home
in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Williamson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Snyder
of Boulder motored to Idaho
Springs for couple of days this
week, returning Wednesday.
-Siftings-News twiee week.
Julia Mary McClelland, accom-
panied by her father, Bob McClel-
land, arrived Saturday evening
from Greeley for a visit with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
E. McClelland.
AL Weinberger came up from
Denver Thursday to look over his
mining interests here. He was
accompanied by Bisbee, Arizona,
mining man, who says that the
showings in the mines are unusual.
The Siftings- News, twice week, is
the best equipped print shop in the
county. Try US for Job Printing.