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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
HAD TWO GALLONS
OF shine IN GRIP
Barney 7homas Arrested By
Sheriff Whitlock AS He Steps
From Train At Maybe

Tipped off, first by the voice OF
an unknown woman over the tel
ephonc, and later by Albert Az
bill, brother of Walter Azbill who
died at Paint Lick from drinking
moonshinc whisky, Sheriff Pete
! Whitlock made one Of the clever
est captures of Shine bootleg
gers of the season Wednesday al
tcrnoon. Just. as Barney Thorn
as got off the northbound L. * n
tran at Maybe, near Bcrca. the
Sheriff took charge of him and his
valisc In it. were four half gallon
jars of white whisky.
Over the hill a short distance
and apparently waiting for him.
was the young mans uncle. n. p.
Thomas, in buggy. lie was ia
ken along with the officers. In
the buggy was shotgun and d
lot Of sacks. which Sheriff Whit
lock says he believes were to have
been used to wrap up the jars OF
moonshinc.
Both men were brought to Jail
here. and their cases will I'M
doubtedly be considered by the
sitting grand jury. Barney Thorn
as home is understood to be in
the Paint Lick section. Albert
Azbill says that he believes that
he is the man who sold his broth
cr the moonshinc liquor that
caused his death.
He would have nothing to say
when brought i'll by the officers
The sheriff had sent his son doWr
on the train to look for 4 mar
getting off with Il suit case. and
Young Whitluck was right behind
him when he got off. The sheriff
and Deputy Sheriff Johnson. ol
Rerea, were at the depot waiting
for them, when they got off. and
his arrest was quickly made. The
sheriff clappcd irons on Thom-
as as he said that he was tired Of
having to fight his prisoners after
hc had arrested them. to make
them come along.
Reports have been current
around the court house for some
time that moonshiucrs and boot
lcgGcrs were coming into M1di-
son from the mountains with Ii
q,iur every week and rcaping =
rich harvest from those who
would have this drink IT was
said that few came straight in to
Richmond. Most Of them would
either go ON beyond Richmond.
and get off at Red House or
Shearer. and have an aCCUmplicc
meet them i'll buggy or car aud
bring them on in to town under
cover OF night. Others get of at
Fort Estill or points below. like
Maybe. and either walk in or
drive in later with their illicit
goods. Many of the bootIcggcrs
arc said to go to East Hcrnstadt
for their supply. going down 81
ono train and back Of No. So.
which gives them an hour or 50
at East Bcrnstadt, ample time to,
get their supply and get here with
it for the evening trade.
1t is this sort OF game that the
grand jury is now fighting with
every power it can summon. 70 IT,
assistance.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Today's Livestock Markets

Cincinnati, Feb. 24-Paikcrs
steady. $lO.5O; lights and medi-
ums higher, $lO,75; cattle strong.
Louisville. Feb. 24-Cattlc 200
active; hogs 1,5OO; active; sheep
so; steady; all unchanged.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Walter Azbill SuccumDs To Pois-
oning, His Brother Tells
Grand Jury Here, After
Taking Several
Drinks

The deadly potash, or whatever
the poison is that moonShincrs
arc said to be using in making
white liquor these days. got i'll its
work in Paint Lick Tuesday, and
caused the death of Walter AzbiIl,
Il well known young blacksmith
OF that place. just over the Madi-
Son-Garrard line. ii Il story that
his brother. Albert Azbill. OF
Richmond. told the Madison
county grand jury Wednesday. is
true
And the unusual feature OF the
case is that just about the time
Nzbill vas telling the grand jury
thc particulars Oi his brother )
death, the man, who he said, isl
believed to have sold him the
whisky that caused his death. was
being arrested by Sheriff =. :.
Whitlork near Bcrca. He was
Barney Thomas, who was taken
INTO custody by the sheriff as he
got off the northbound train ut
MdNdc station. Thomas had Il
suit case in which were found
iuur hall gallon scli-scaliu9 jars
OF white whisky. He was brought
tu Jail here ut once. securely hand
Cuifcd by the sheriff.
MIR. Nzbill. who testified before
the grand jury late "Wednesday
about the manner of his brothers
death, said that his brother drank
"a little white whisky at his black
smith shop Monday. with some
(;icn'~. They had bought it. ii
seemed. from Il man, who Mr.. AZ
bill SAYS. i believed to be Barney
Thomas. That night Walter "
hil! told his wife that nc was sui
lcrInG with 4 severe pain III the /
back ct his lIcaI. The next morn
ing ii was much worse. and he
showed evidences of poisoning. \
physician was summoned and
pronounced it poisoning. Ills
stomach was giving him great
pain anil great Whclps broke out
ON the abdomen. Ills pain was
intense and hc soon passed away. !
Officers here say that the physi-
clan said that potash poisoning
WIS the CauNc of hia death.
lis brother here told the cutirc
story frankly to the local grand |
jury III its investigation fur viu-
Iationa of the liquor law. Ic said !
that he would 90 to Paint lick !
and spend Thursday there making !
Il thorough investigation OF his |
brothers death. He said that he
felt sure that ne could fund Il
number of witnesses there. who
could identify positively the man
from whom his brother bought
who sold the whisky. Ic is deter
r,uucd to ferret the matter 80 the
bottom. In the event sufficient
evidence should be obtained to ,
charge anyone with causing the
death OF Walter Azbill. the pros
ccution will be brought III Car f.
rard county lur the dead man liv-
cd ON the Garrard side OF Paint
Lick creek. and the Garrard cir
cult court would have jurisdic-
tiun OF the case.
Walter Azbill, who died from +.
the fatal drauGht, was about -
wears old. and was highly regard ,
cd by all who knew him. He was
a sturdy young blacksmith, with
q wife and several children.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
More Wages Cui

Piltsburg Pa, Feb. 2t--A q
per cent reduction i'll the wages
OF l2.OOO laborers in the ones &
I.;ughin steel plant, effective
March lst. it was announced to-
day. The new rate is 81 cents
an hour.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Some Fast Flying
(By Associated Press

Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 24-Lt.
w. d. Coney today completed an
ocean to ocean airplane flight. He
made 2.07o miles from San Diego,
Calf. in p hours and 81 minutes.
an average of 9S miles an hour.
The last lap from Dallas. Texas.
to Jacksonville. was made inn 3
hours and Is minutes.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Special on today at the Rich.
mond Welch Co. 47-.3
Mrs. johnson Dies At Ford

Mrs. Annie ] Johnson, Wifc Of
Larry Johnson. died at her home
near Ford Monday. after short
illness. She was twice married
and is survived by her second hus-
band. and three children, Asa
Moreland and Lawrence ant
Amanda Johnson. She was Mss
Anne PoindeXter before her mar
.riage.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Coal Regulation Cut Out
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 24-After
eliminating practically all pro-
visions for federal regulation of
the coal industry in emergencies
and for special taxation on excess
profits. the Senate committee to-
day unanimously agreed to report
the Calder bill favorably.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
National Bank Call
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. "a = The
comptroller of the currency today
issued a call for the condition Soi
all national banks at the cloe OF
business Monday, February 2st.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
MOONSHINE FATAL TO
PAINT LICK BLACKSMITH
Weather for Kentucky

Rain or SHOW and warmer to-
night; Friday unsettled, probably
PORTIONS, somewhat colder IN ex-
trcmc western portion.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

LOST = Bifocal spectacles on
Main street. Liberal reward for
return to Mrs James Altman.
Walnut street. Phone a. AZ 2p
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

OR RENT-Six room cottage
on Big Hill avenue; with barn and
all necessary outbuildings. Mrs.
-ouis Stagner, phone ozS. AG 4
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

Gina face star> alton and of this num-
her 1I0UD.nrG now are Suh<iSting on
dry leaves. dry grass and bark from,
trees.
Drouth Killed the crops a year and a
half ago. There y no surplus in Chi
ma hi i-seasonal crops her great pop
ulation requires tins double bounty
of nature to live
The droulh continued the summer
crop never rnaterialized. With the
Ereateat fortitude tho peo-Ie then
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

Galvanized Roofing, % ga. at
Richmond WEIGH Co. only $6.25
per square. 473-
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
HOOVER OUTLINES
WHAT HE WANTS

New York. Feb. 24-IIcrbcrt
Hoover declared in a statement
today that he had left it to Hard
ing to decide whether he could
be of more service as Secretary
of Commerce or as director Of
European relief. The statement
was made after Hoover had an
nOunccd that upon Hlardnig's in
vitation to become a member OF
the cabinet, he had put up to
Harding proposal to reconstruct
the Department Of Commerce.
New York.. Feb. 24-iIcrbcrt
Hoover. who has been offered the
secrctaryship of Commerce in
flarding's cabinet. announced to-
day he has put up to Harding {;
proposal for a general reconstruc-
ton of the department and en-
largements of its life.
Asked if he wound enter tho
cabinet if his views were met. he
said he had not "put it up to
Harding that way. 1t was not q
question of take it or leave it,
he said.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

n ORE lhan -iUHOU.ODU persons
IN til" five famine stricken
proYiDrC< of north central
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24

aluminium ware is much cheap
er at Richmond WEIGH Co. 47-3
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
WEEKLY MARKETGRAM
ttrum /. $. Bureau OF.
Markets.
livestock and Meats

Prices ri practically all classes
Of livestock 1T Chicago advanced
during the week, those Of sheep
and lambs leading. Ncnrling
Wrthcre up $50 to 50, fat lambs
/5r to Sis, feeding sheep 81. fat
ewes 81 1" %1.l5 per 100 pounds.
Beef steers mp 25c to I5C, butch
CT cattle 25c t" SEC. Feeder steers
quoted ut 5 81 higher; hogs ad-
vanccd I5c to 25c per lOO pounds,
better weights gaining most. Feb.
2}rd. { Chioa%o prices, hogs, bulk of
sales 500 to SO; medium and
good beef steers %S.O5 to $lO25 :;
butcher COWS and hcilcrS $1.25 to
$40; feeder steers. SS7.25 to 50 :;
light and medium weight veal
calves $3.50 to $12,z5; fat lambs
81 to $%.25; feeding lambs $7.75
I" $IO|5: Ncarlin"s q 80 to $8.25 :;
tat 'cNcsc &I.25 to $O:.25.
Eastern wholesale fresh meat
prices Beef and larub up 81 to 50 ::
pork loins 81 to 81: veal and NUT
ton generally 81 higher per lCO
pounds. Feb .2,5rd pricts: Good
grade meats; beef $14 to $lO.5O; !;
veal SIS to S2l; lambs Is to .$2l {:
mutton $li To $ll; light pork
loins SD to $2t; heavy loins SO
to $50.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-02-24
Grain

At the OpCulnG OF the weeks
trading larger movement, small
demand and lack Of export trade
caused price declines. but these
losses were more than recovered
on the 10Th and 21st under re-
sumption OF export business.
small country offering. slow mill
ing demand and decrease in the
visible supply OF both wheat and
corn. On the 25rd the market
was unsettled and prices huctuat-
cd rapidly within a narrow range.
Sentiment is mixed with no
strong incentives for either buy
ing or selling. In Chicago cash
market. No. 2 red winter wheat,
| 5to 2Oc over March; No. 2 hard
3 to Sc over; No. 3 mixed corn
! 1-4c under Nav; yellow same.
In Minneapolis No 2 dark II to
2Qc over Minneapolis March ;
Kansas City reports export de-
maand fair. milling demand good.
No. 2 hard 5 1-2c over Kansas
City closing price. Chicago March
wheat $171 3-S; May corn II IA
Minneapolis March wheat Sl.57
z-S; Kansas City March S1.61 7-8;
Winnipeg $50 1-2; Chicago May
wheat Sl.61 IL Net price chang
es for week only fractional.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
WOULD PAY LIEN
WITHOUT INTEREST

At the meeting OF the directors Of
the Street and Sewer Department
this morning, Charles NJ. Banks. city
treasurer, reported the following bal
anceS: Current expense fund, $42,-
1866; special expense fund, S.
S5L94; sewer extension fund. So
726.4O; Brandywine sewer fund.
0,006.07; paving tax fund. S21,-
092.94; Delaware avenue improve
ment fund. s32O.2s; total. s1s2.
734.59.
Edward s. McAteer. clerk OF the
markets, reported total collections OF
S30S.75 during February.
Harry Emnnons, attorney, repre-
senting Samuel ID. Forbes, owner OF
the property at the southeast corner
of Beach and Van Buren, streets.
requesting relief from a sewer lien
placed against the property in 1895.
TO s45.91, which with in
terest amounted to date to STATS.
Mr. Emmons said the city should
have collected the lien years ago.
The property owner was willing 10
bear the first cost. Decision was
reserved.
A petition signed by a number OF
residents OF West Thirty-hfth street.
between Market and West streets.
requesting sewer facilities and street
improvements was presented.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
'M'COY'SDEATH
THREAT, BLUFF
Constable Turns on Lights
Despite Afflicted Detec-
- tive's Boast
MAY TAKE HIM
TO SANATARlUM

Frank W. Mccoy. former state
Detective. who was arrested yester-
day on a warrant issued by Clerk of
the Municipal Court Coleman, on
3 complaint Of Constable Lucius c.
Zones, has been examined by Police
surgeon George W. X. Forrest and
Dr. Irvine NJ. Finn. As the result
Of examination. Mr.. Mccoy VIII
probably be taken 20 a Philadelphia
sanitarium this afternoon.
Former Magistrate Harry /. ellis
rnis morning, in discussing the dis
turbance in his Office Saturday
night, said that Mccoy came in and
took a seat shortly afterward he
sprang TO his feet, drew revolver
from his pocket and turning the cleo
-tric lights Off. threatened to shoot
anyone that turned the lights on.
Constable Jones turned on the
lights and Mccoy made a lunge for
bin. but others interfered. Then
Mccoy summoned the police patrol.
stating that he had raided the place.
After which he attempted TO pull the
electric wires from the wall.
Mr.. McCoy's condition is such. ac-
acording to the physicians. that rest
IS imperative. His family is making
arrangements TO have him cared for
until he becomes normal
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
CANT PREPARES FOR
ENGINEERS VISIT

Charles II. Cant. secretary Of the
City Board of Harbor Commission
ers, went TO Washington today to
make arrangements with the Board
of Engineers OF the War Department
for its visit next Monday to inspect
the Wilmington Harbor project
The Harbor Commission Is anx-
ious that the distinguished repre-
sentatives of the United States En-
gineer Corps shall be accorded every
courtesy and consideration during
their stay in Wilmington. In order
to learn exactly the plans OF the
Board for next Monday, Mr.. Cant,
after a conference this morning,
with Colonel f. N. Johnston. United
States Engineer for the Wilmington
District, decided TO visit the War
Department.
According to the letter received
yesterday from the Engineer Board
accepting the invitation of the Har-
Dor Commission to come to VIII
mington, the engineers will arrive
at 11.2O o'clock next Monday morn
ing over the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Following an inspection OF the har-
Dor, both by land and water, they
propose holding a public hearing on
the project.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
COURT FAVORS
75C ALLOWANCE
Will Ask Legislature to
Raise Per Diem Cost of
Workhouse
CHANGE FRONT
AFTER CONFERENCE

Having gone on record a week ago
as opposing the measure now pend
ing before the Legislature increas-
ing the daily allowance for prisoners
at the workhouse from 40 cents to
rs cents, the Levy Court today re-
scinded its previous action. Todays
action was taken following a confer
ence with the Trustees of the Work
house which lasted nearly one hour
Messrs. Strahorn and Jones, how
ever. continued their opposition to-
day, but the five other members vot-
ed in favor OF the increase.
Last week the Levy Court in
structed It's secretary 10 notify the
Legislature that the court was op-
posed to the measure because no
reason had been given by the trus-
tees OF the workhouse for the in
creased appropriation.
Today's conference was attended
by j. Frank Ball. secretary Of the
Board OF Trustees, and the follow
ing trustees, William Coyne, Horace
l.. Dilworth, and Warden NJ. s..
Plummer.
The action OF the court in rescind-
ing the action taken last week will
be brought to the attention OF the
Legislature.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
NOT DOPE ADDICTS,
THEY'RE DISMISSED

Examination OF the defendants
disclosing that. while they use
dope" moderately, they are not
addicts and are not a menace TO the
public. Frank Gordon Ellsworth.
James Gross. Thomas Burke and
Lillian Gravenor were dismissed on
charges Of being addicted TO the
use Of a narcotic drug by Judge
Hastings, IN Municipal Court this
morning.
The i've were arrested in a raid
on the house OF a Negro at SO2
Chestnut street. on Saturday. In
court yesterday the Negro was SEN
fenced 10 two years and six months
Imprisonment for having in his pos
session a narcotic drug.
The Gravenor SRI was one OF the
twelve girls wh7 were paroled las,
Saturday when they were charged
with improper conduct on the
streets
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
SECOND BAPTISTS
TO EXTEND WORK

The annual meeting of Second
Baptist Church was held last night,
the Rev. George d. Allison, Phi. D..
acting as moderator.
Carefully written reports from
trustees. treasurer, Mems League,
Bible School, Woman's Auxiliary,
missionary societies. World Wide
Guild, deacons. Dorcas Society,
Christian Endeavor, Fellowship
Fund, music committee and social
committee were presented.
DR.. Allison reviewed the first four
months of his pastorate and a meas
ure OF familiarity with the situation
in church and city was revealed. He
offered definite suggestions for a
more varied use of the church build
ing for the benefit of the immediate
community, especially in a week. day
kindergarten, basketball court and
enlarged work for boys and girls.
Deacons were elected as follows:
w. B. White, Cecil II. Grant, Edward
Gibson, Charles b. Morris and Clar-
ence T. Crossan.
Trustees elected are: Charles II.
Wollaston. George y. Booker, Ever
EFT Barton. other elections were:
Woman's Auxiliary, Mrs. j. Merrick
Horn, Mrs. T. w. Miller, Mrs. Jo-
seph Stuart; treasurer, Stuart J,
Horn; church club. Esco T.. Ellzy;
assistant clerk. Miss Marguerite
Johnson; Sunday school superinten-
dent, ]. p. Copper; music committee
H. r. Collins; chairman OF ushers. j
Hampford Alexander.
The treasurer's report showed S12..
600 received in all funds. The vari-
Gus missionary and benevolent
causes received in round figures
about $4,000 of this.
After adjournment the women oi
the auxiliary served light refresh
ments and social greetings were ex.
changed.
The church unanimously endorsed
the Smith h-Towner educational bill
pending at Washington. The act
creates a Federal Department Of
Education.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01

they have received from its use. Not
a day payes but what numbers Of
Wilmington people call at the head
quarters of The Plant Juice Man. at
The Miller Drug Store, 4O4-406
Market street, to thank him for
what this great remedy has done for
them, and TO congratulate him on
his phenomenal success in Whining
ton.
Only the other day Mrs. Mary ,
sipple. a we'll known Wilmington
lady. residing at Eden Park Gardens.
South Wilmington, stated:
Before taking your truly wonder
full Plant Juice. was more dead
than alive, as had so little strength.
could not take the highest kind OF
food into my stomach, as / would
suffer such pain from gas IL did;
never slept at night and could
scarcely crawl around to do my
housework; L had terrible vomiting
spells. headaches and dizzy spells
and was constipated all the time
black spots came up before my eyes
and I could not see anything before
me: my kidneys we're affected and
I had terrific pains in my back;
was so nervous and shaky / could
scarcely hold anything. After tax
ng all sorts of medicine was in
duced to try Plant Juice. as last
resort. The change II made in me
is nothing short of marvellous.
now sleep fine at night, am not the
least nervous and have a splendid
appetite for my meals, which /
never thought could be possible: /
have renewed strength and vigor
and my housework is done before
know il. am glad 10 tell my ex-
perience in the hope that other
sufferers win benefit by it.
The Plant Juice Man is at The
Miller Drug Store. 4O4-406 Market
street, where he is daily meeting the
local public and introducing and eN-
planning the merits OF this remedy
Free samples given.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
USE WHISKY
in PATENT MEDICINES

WASHINGTON. March 1.-Whis-
Ky and other liquors may be used in
the manufacture under permit Of
certain patent medicines and toilet
preparations, Attorney-General Pal
mer has ruled in an opinion submit
ted to Secretary Houston.
Suggestion by Mr. Houston that
Congress. in permitting the use OF
liquors for such purposes. meant to
limit the word liquor to alcohol
was controverted by the Attorney
General. Liquor as defined by the
prohibition act, Mr. Palmer ruled.
includes alcohol, brandy. whisky.
rum, gin, beer. ale, porter and wine.
but not such liquids containing less
that one-half OF one per cent of al
cohol.
The products in which under the
ruling whisky and other liquors may
be used are medical preparations
manufactured in accordance with
/ formulas prescribed by the United
States Pharmacopoeia. patent and
proprietary medicines unfit for use
as beverages and toilet, medicina'
tand antiseptic preparations unit fol
beveraRa PURPOSES.
Evening journal., 1921-03-01
SUGGEST MENTAL
EXPERT FOR STATE

AT the executive meeting OF the
children's Bureau Of Delaware. held
yesterday in the Church Building.
there were present Mrs. Frank NJ.
Jones, Miss Emily p. Bissell. Mrs.
Peter T. Wright Miss Edith S. Dan
forth. Mrs William G. Coke. Miss
Clara Southwick and the director.
Miss Aida L. Armstrong.
The meeting opened with a discus
sion OF the recommendation Of c. c.
Carstens, secretary for the national
organization of children's socfeues.
who has recently spent two days
with the Childrens Bureau. examin-
ing its organization and policies
Tentative plans were laid for the
financing Of the society for the COM
ing year.
The director reported that the pc
tition for a mental expert had been
signed by fourteen organizations ana
referred TO the Service Citizens.
which body will consider the appii-
cation at the next meeting Of policy
and appeals.
There was n discussion as to how
the public might best be informed OF
the activities OF the bureau. and how
IL could be made clear that the Chill
dren's Bureau and the Child Welfare
Commission, though both having Of
fees in the same building. have n,
relation TO each other, each havinl
an entirely different program. tn
Children's Bureau being supporte,
by private funds and doing work ro
individual cases Of defective. delin
quent, neglected and dependent chill
dren. 1t was felt that wnen thes,
two societies. one State commits
sion and the other a private organ.
ization. are confused in the public
mind, II interferes with the useful
ness OF both.