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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

Rains fell in torrents throughout the morning and the party which ac, comparied Judge Brandon from Montgomery suffered many misfor- tunes but the party arrived although Judge Brandon was 35 minutes late in starting his address. He explain ed that he skidded from the time he left Montgomery and did his skiddine In four different automobiles but was determined to reach Troy for his ad- dress even though the final lap of the journey would have been on foot.
 When Judge Brandon began his ad- dress the court house was filled and many persons were turned away be- cause of their inability to find seats or standing room. He was introduced by Mayor Frank F. Folmar of Troy, one of the prime movers in the or ganization year ago of the Pike County Brandon club, the first to be organized in Alabama and the ef- fectiveness of which brought the opening address of Judge Brandon to Troy.
 As a candidate for the highest of- flee within the gift of the people, ueem II proper to make declaration 10 the democrats of this state and give in part my private and political history, and also my views upon pub- lie questions coming under the juris- diction of the chief executive"
 Disclosing his life history. briefly. Judge Brandon told of the influences of Christion home and parents which had made it natural for him to love and revere the great princi- ples of liberty for which the blood of noble ancestry was poured out that } new nation might be born in new world.
 It was further pointed out that a career of public service. the Tuscaloosa candidate had exer- ,ised every effort to fully equip him self for the more responsible duties of chief executive of Alabama.
 T have served as a member of the legislature for three successive terms; as adjutant general on the ,taff of three governors; as comman- Ter of company and battalion In he Spanish American war; as auditor ,f the state of Alabama for four
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

years. and later as ..,o Se oi Tuscaloosa county .fms-"
 son this. oS. public ser
 vice I am eS . stand.r de-
 clnred the zate, who then
 cited excerptsl. rom the report of
 c. c. Brooks and T. A. Hankins,
 examiners of public accounts. as
 made to the governor of the state
 February 27 of this year on his
 record as judge of probate for
 Tuscaloosa county. The report
 declared that Judge Brandon had
 handled the revenues of the
 county with a system almost void of errors, and that during the
 time he served as chairman of
 the board only four mills of tax
 was levied for general purposes.
 and although the constitutional
 limit is five mills, at no time has it been necessary to make tenn
 porary loans to finance the coun-
 ty. At the close of period cover
 ed in the report, all obligations
 were paid and there was ball
 ance in the county treasury of
 Ss1 900.
 A promise was then made by Judge Brandon that If placed in the exalted position for which he was candi- date. he would exercise the same rigid economy over the states reve- nues, in giving to his state the same and efficient service as he lad given his county.
 Democratic Convention
 Expressing sincere delight that the state executive committee has called a convention for the purpose of re- stating the principles of democracy and declaring its future policies, fol- lowing the coming primary. as means of upbuilding the state, the speaker expressed full confidence in the representatives of the people of the various constituencies who will adopt platform to be followed by all candidates And when elected governor I shall, so far as God will give me strength, carry out It's policies to the end that l shall be the servant and not the dictator of the people," he emphasized.
 After urging all democrats to real ize keenly the importance and sig
 tContfnued on Page Ten.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

The jury had been out six
 hours and ten minutes when 1t
 returned with the verdict. just
 as arrangements were being made
 to adjourn court until Monday.
 Before the verdict was an-
 nounced Judge ], Nj. Woods
 cautioned against any demon-
 stration and his warning was
 needed, daring the tedious me-
 ments while the form of the ver-
 dict was properly recorded. But
 Sheriff ". O. McCaushIey had
 not finished the formality of ad-
 journing until Monday before the
 cheers broke out.
 Blizzard and his wife were com piaining Of sore hands long before the throngs of friends and strangers had finished their congratulations. Its 8 year since I have felt so happy" was Mrs. Blizzard,s comment, and her husband, in the center of another handshaking throng. cried out: Good old Jefferson county"
 Mother in Court
 other groups gathered about Bliz- zard's mother. who accepted their congratulations with a beaming smile that sought for mastery over the little catch in her voice.
 You're mighty glad if you're as glad as l am" she assured one of the friends who clasped her hands. Mrs. blixzard's mother, too, was sliowered with congratulations and so were little Billy and his. four-year old sister, Marguerite. but the excitement and noise meant little to the tired cMldren and they hung tight in friendly arms and begged to be taken to daddy"
 When the jury returned its verdict, 1t read; We. the jury. find for the defendant,' the form for civil cases. and T. c. Townsend of defense coun- sel, imm ediately asked that the form,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
HARDING AND PARTY
 ON WEEK -END CRUISE

Washington, May z7. The Presi- dent and Mrs. Harding, in company with d party of friends, left Washing ton late today on the Mayflower for their first weekend cruise of the summer in Chesapeake bay. secre- tary and Mrs. Weeks. Attorney Gen. erai Daugherty. Senator and Mrs. New of Indiana, A. L. Lasker. chairman of the shipping board and Brigadier General Sawyer, the Presidents per- sonal physician, were among the guests of the yacht. It was expect ed that the Mayflower would remain off shore most of the time for the two days. The tentative itinerary early Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

be changed Court Clerk C. A. Conrad hastily wrote on the back of the ln- dictment what the Jury had brought from its room: We, the Jury, find the defendant not guilty of the charge in the indictment" and 1t was signed by the foreman. Mir. Conrad then read the revised formSto the jurors and each gave his assent.
 In Court One Month
 The jury had been locked up since April 27, exactly A month, while it was trying this case.
 All seats and all standing room had been packed not only during the argu- ments today. but Throughout the long wait this afternoon and tonight while the jury deliberated.
 Townsfolk made Up a large part of the crowd. but there was little sprinkling of miners and union of ficials remaining here as defendants in other cases yet to be tried.
 The defendant and his wife shook hands with all the Jurors. and Bliz- gard also expressed his thanks to Judge Woods. while the crowd pressed around eager for congratulating handshaking.
 When finally the crush in the court room had thinned out the family gathered at the counsel table where Blizzard's attorneys had been sharing in the congratulations. and cheers were renewed as the group started from the room At the outer door of the building the cheering was again renewed and Blizzard was raised to the shoulders of his miner friends in q triumphal progress down the walk to the street. Cheers followed him as the party went tip the hill to tho hotel where Buzzard and his family have stayed during the trial. and then comparative quiet settled, broken only by occasional yelis from espe- claIly exubarant cele lebratore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
OFFICE DECLARED VACANT WHENC|TY
 OFFICIAL LEAVES
Columbus Official Leaves for Parts Unknown Following
 LaWleSsness--Commis-
 sion Resents Statement
By Associated Pres.

Columbus, Ga, May 27.--The
 office of city manager of Co.,
 lumb wns declared vacant by
 . resolution adopted at . spc-
 cial meeting of the city commis-
 sion this afternoon. The action
 of the commission followed the
 mysterious leaving of H. Cord
 on HinkIe, then holding the of-
 flee sf city manager, Friday
 morning, for points unknown and without the consent of the
 commission, according to . sec
 ton of the resolution.
 Hinkle came to Columbus from AL toona, Pa, during January, when the commissions manager govern ment came Into control of the af- fairs of Columbus and since then has been in his position.
 In a letter written a short time before his leaving the city and pub lished in local newspaper gives the only clue for the actions of Hinkie. A section of the letter reads:
 T have been trying for the past sion to 1t m clan hous.' To dattoe five weeks to persuade the commits sion to let me clean house To date they have refused and l have no authority except from them. The situation has become intolerable."
 Denial was made of the amove as- scrtion in the resolution adopted today by the commission which fol- lows:
 Whereas, the city manager, H. Gordon .Hinkle, did on Friday morn ing. May 26, leave the city of Co., iumbus and his duties as city man. ager without consent of the com mission of the city of Columbus and without notice to the commission as to the date of his return, if ever. and
 Letter To Paper
 Whereas, H. Gordon Hinkle did mail a letter to T. ". Loylers, edi- tor of the Enquirer-S stating that the commission for the city of Co lnnbus had refused repeated re- quests during the past five weeks that he be allowed to clean house, and
 Whereas. this statement is abso- lutely false and without any foun- dation in fact, the city commission of Columbus having co-operated with City Manager Hinkle in every possible way since January, now,
 "Therefore be it resolved that the office of city manager of Columbus Is hereby declared vacant"
 In statement issued along with the resolution the commission de- clared the commissioners further wish to say to the people of Columbus that there was no let Iup in their effort to stamp out laMessness and that everything possible will be done to restore the good name of our city, and make it place in which law abiding citizens may live in safety
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
EDWARD ATKINS DEAD

9elma, May 27.-(Speciai.J--EdWard H. M Atkins, 35 years old. World war veteran and lifelong citizen of this section. died early this morning, following an operation. MT. Atkins is survived by his mother. Mrs. Mary B. Atkins; an uncle, E. B. Martin, and three brothers, J. M. Victor B., and J. H. Atkins. all of this city. He was a travelling agent for the queen Insurance company of At lanta at the time of his death. He was . member of the Masons, a Knight Templar. and . Shriner. His funefal will take place from fhe Episcopal church. here. Sunday morn ing. at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
 BISHOPS CONDITION IS VERY CRITICAL
By Associated Press

Memphis. May 27.-Pneueionia which has affected the left lung. has rendered the illness of Bishop John c. Kilgo, of the Methodist Episcopal church. south. much more serious, his physicians announced tonight. His wife Is on her way from Char lotte and Is expected here tomorrow.
 Bishop Kilgo is also suffering from valvular heart disease
 The change in his condition has caused the abandonment of plan to take him to his home at Charlotte in the private car of Fairfax Harri- son of the Southern railway, as it is believed by his physicians that his condition is too critical to permit the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
CONTROVERSY IN TREASURY OFFICE
 DRAWS ID CLOSE
Mellon Reorganizing Depart ment After Own Ideas as Business Man and Bank
 Official
nx Associated Press

Washington, May 27.--Factions in the internal revenue controversy over the removal of A. D. Sumner of Iowa and Maj. c. c. Childs of Ohio from their posts in the bureau took a breathing spell today and there were indications that the incident was rapidly drawing to close.
 Investigation of the accounts unit of the bureau by the special intel ligence section continued but OFFICIALS declined to comment on the progress made. Friends of Assistant Secretary Dover insisted that efforts were being made to prevent the removal of his annointees by Commissioner Blair, While at the treasury there were hints of possible further action along such lines.
 Deyelopments in the Blair-Dover incident are regarded by high officials as significant of more than dis agreement over the policies control ling the administration of the inter nal revenue bureau
 Recent changes in the bureau per- sonnel are viewed in high official quarters as signs of the hand of Sec T6ldTy MeiiUA dL WI n " PrN r-f effect his own ideas of efficiency ih the operation of the functions of the treasury department based on his long experience as a banker and busi- ness man.
 Mellon's sv3eyvs
 MT. Mellon was represented as being desirous that the treasury should give %the country the most effective service and to this end he was proceeding to organize it's forces to meet his views of government ad- ministration. Changes made neoes- sary by MT. Mellon's policy, 1t was stid, sometimes had affected individ- uals themselves not in opposition to the secretary's ideas but through force of circumstances unable to carry out his wishes in administration.
 While MT. Mellon himself has con- sistently refrained from expressing his stand on the question of the or ganization and functioning of the department, close advisers maintain that the secretary will administer the affairs of the treasury according to his views unswerved by criticism, as he was accustomed to guide pri- vate business enterprise before enter ing the cabinet.
 High treasury officials tonight ex- pressed regret that the impression has gone forth of controversy be- tween Assistant Secretary Dover and Revenue Commissioner Blair with Mir. Mellon brought in on the side of Mr. Blair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

Weot, IS dL nome recovering 1fOif
 MT. Redburn sustained a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder, and Mir. Slack suffered numerous lacer- ations and a fractured collar bone.
 All of the men except Mir. Higgan- son were members of the cast of the Ugly Brothers Minstrel and were re- turning from Jasper, where they had taken part in a show.
 Reverse Curve Hazards
 The Bankhead highway makes a double turn near Linn's Crossing and several accidents have happened there. According to Coroner J. D. Russum, who investigated early yes- terday morning, the automobile, probably due to a slippery surface. left the road at one of the curves and turned completely over before it stopped 5 feet from the highway, caught by tree, which probably saved the lives of others in the Ill., fated car.r
 Redburn was the first to recover consciousness following the unfortu- nate accident. Although suffering pain he walked three quarters of a milo to the home of Grover Cram mer. who rushed to the scene and carried Slack and Redburn to the home of Dr o. L. Posey at Pinkney City. where their injuries were dressed.
 The Bell Undertaking company was notified and the bodies of Fur ner and Higganson were brought to Ridout's funeral parlor.
 Car Badly Torn Up
 The car was badly torn up by the <aN and vvbau if finally afoppad tha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
Valentines s Former
 Wife WilI' I Testify
By A.soeiatsd Press

LOB A4Betesp M1y 1b~e8m Acker, from whom Rodoiph val- entino, film actor, obtained an fnterlocutory decree of divorce, has been subpoenaed to testify for the state June l, when valen- tjno's preliminary hearing on . charge of bigamy will be heard.
 A number of other witnesses also have been summoned. They include five reaidents of Palm Springs, Riverside county, where Valentino is said to have lived for . few days with Winlfred Hudnut. motion picture art die rector. after their marriage at Mexieali. Lower califernia. May 13.
 Miss Hudnut. who is known pxe1essionally as Hatacha Ram beva. is believed te be in New yes1k.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
HUTCHINsON ELECTED
 nr Aanortn<aS7 peAsn
Washinrnn. Nax s7-C E. Hu

Washingon. May 27---C. E. Hutch- inson. of Mount Holly, N. C., was Cotton Manufacturers association at the closing session of its convention here tonight. ". E. Beattie of Green ville. 8. C.. was elected vice president and W. D. Adams of Charlotte was xe-slscted secretary treasures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28

VI A4oto anu Si4OChc+
 An examination made by Coroner Russum showed that the steering gear was in good condition Red- burn stated that he was driving iess than 80 miles an hour.
 The trip to Jasper was made by Redburn and Higgason, his cousin. alone. On the return Redburn invit- ed the other three members Of the cast, who had come down on the train, to return with them. They left about Il o'clock and reached Linns Crossing about 2 o'clock
 Mir. Slack Is connected with the Metropolitan Life Insurance com pany and MT. Drake is vice presi- dent of the Montgomery Zeal Estate and Insurance company. Mir. Red burn IS president of the Auto Paint ing company a s30s Avenue F. He has wife and one child. He is also vice president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
 Funerals of Victims
 Funeral services for Mir. Turner will he held at o'clock this After noon and burial will be in Forest Hill with the Masons in charge. He was an employe of the Brownie Plumbing company. 2i7 Twenty first street south. He was S5 years old mar ried and has no children. Q
 Higganson had recently come to Birmingham from Florida. Funera, arrangements are being Aela sp pending arrival Of relatives.
 Tell of Accident
 r. Drake, when seen :. his resi- dence, a24 West Second avenue. Ar- lington Plas ]. and interviewAna by sn
 tContinued ea page tv<A,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
YOUNG MINE UNION OFFICIAL
 IS FREED ON TREASON CHARGE
After Long DeHberation Jury Brings in Verdict OF
 AcquittaL For Blizzard
Defendant Congratulated by Hundreds of Friends Crowds Cheer Soon as Court is Adjourned. Mother and Wife Share in Trbute-Case
 in Court One Month
By A..oeistsd Pr..A

Charown W Va, May 27"Bl Blizzard boyish of
 c freed of the charge of the Jefferson of cheering crowd that ongs congratua n room and on the streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
PURCHASE MOTOR COMPANY
 ~ Asaaniafad p~~.S

Atlanta, May 2T-Purcbase of the American Motors company of Jack sonville, Fla. by the Hanson Motor company of of<Atlants has been con- summated. it was learned tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
Brandon Fires First Gun
 Before Massiue Audience
 h Pike County Yesterday
Strict Enforcement of Prohi Laws Reduction of Taxa ton by Exercising Economy, Limited Appropria-
 tions and "Ford" for Muscle Shoals Advocated

Igoy May Judgs " Brandon of Tuscaloosa kdded into Troy the Saturday. anof of Aabama in an address audience which filled the Pe and sdded out of Troy during delivered the second address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
Grim Reaper Claims Two
 h Automobile Accident
Victims of Death Car Hurled Over 5O-Foot En,bani<- ment in Early Morning Hour Returning From Jas
 per Over Bankhead Highway, at Lynns Crossing

Two dead and three injured is the toll
 ck yesterday morning when automobile driven by Albert Redbun plunged in highway Linns Crossing
 Charles E. Turner 922 Cotton City Fa killed instantly Albert Redburn Avenue and K Slack 217 avenue are the Baptist hospital With serious injuries while James B. Drake avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-28
BUY TN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09
ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING.
Rates reasonable. Marlboro Cottage,
]. L. zecher, proprietor, ccr. Main st.
and Pleasant Ave, ~Plaasantville, N. ].

GET INTO a real business of your own
Local city territory now open. Sell
the genuine ]. II. Watkins Products.
traets, Coffee, Medicines, Toilet Prep
.trations, etc. Standard for more than
y nifty years. Biggest line, biggest val
u ss,i,o sna Il, highest sas' WS p = tod %ske for g fres
sample and proof that you can make
from $4,000 TO $4,000 a year, J. Z.
Watkins Co., Dept SO, New York, N. Y.
WANTED. : Washing and Ironing. all
day Thursday. Mrs. Clay. p. o. Box
562, Pleasantville. p72
KNOW YOUR LIFE. Latest scientific
birth date; 25c stamps. Satisfaction
g Torfbl 81 B MaIter co W,aifen f Paris,
France.
WHO DOES YOUR PAPERHANGING?-
Hudson, 425 N. Main street.
FOR SALE.-Oak cord wood cut in stove
lengths, $40 truck load, almost one
cord; fence posts and piling. any length.
Chief Cochran, Ocean Heights, De Fec
Duck Farm, or Pleasantville Press
office.
WANTED, A CHEAP FARM am look
ing for a cheap farm, ranging in price
from $500 to $i5oO, do not object going
back a ways If a bargain. Send par
t%iculars to Lock Box 4S7, Egg Harbor
City. N. j.
CHICKENs.-Wm buy or sell in any
call phone GAG.
FOR SALE.-Novelty Combination coal
and gas ranges, hot plates, wick and
wickless oil stoves, full line OF coal
ranges and stoves. William e. Mathis,
successor to NJ. J. Coke. is e. West
Jersey avenue.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell for
cash. Both phones. Drop postal.
Moore's. 2218 Atlantic Ave-. Atlantic
City. Established 1896.
WANTED.-Farm and Country property
of every description. No matter where
located, can sell It. Write or phone
and our representative will call. Strout
Farm Agency, Egg Harbor City, N. j.
Both phones BOG.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday: IL a. M. Sermon to Parents
and Teachers; s p. NJ, Prayer and Com
munion; 1.30 p. m, Bible School, j. r..
Moody, Supt. Wednesday evening at s,
Praise Service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09

Money well spent is that invested In
to The Pleasantville Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09

FOR SALE.-75 to 100 White Leghorn
yearling hens, S5c apiece to quick buy
er, no room to shelter. f.. II. Henry,
Ahsecon. Phone 1856.
SALESMAN.-We have vacancy in this
territory for man with selling ability
to handle our money-maker Calendar
and Advertising Speciality line. Selling
season commences January first. Splen-
did opportunity for all year around
work. This is a permanent connection.
Highest commission rate. GEO. II.
JUNG CO, Cincinnati, o. p70
CARPENTER OR CONTRACTOR
WANTED-To estimate on building
sample bungalow, 26x1S, on Bayview
Park tract, where | have lots for sale.
This site pleased me so WE'LL, bought
lots to build on. and want to give my
clients chance to erect small bunga-
lows at right price. GRESS, licensed
real estate broker, 80 ne. West Jersey
Avenue. p71
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09


JUST RECEIVED. = Large shipment of
Dolls and Christmas Toys of all kinds,
to be sold at 500 of cost price. II
Old Turnpike.
RABBITS FOR SALE. e. Miller, 6
Reading X. r. pro
FOR SALE.-One 1918 Ford with Winter
Enclosures; also 1918 Ford chassis; $225
takes both. 116 N. Srd street, Pleas
antville. p70
FOR SALE.-Moon cars and all kinds Of
secondhand cars; also Stutz parts.
j. j Alexander, Central Israge, Phone
1853, P~leasantville. II
COLORED WOMAN wants days work
or bundle wash. Write 446 w. Park
Ave-, r. d. No. 1, P~leasantville, N. j.
CHRISTIANS GREENS of all kinds, fam
cy wreaths, etc, for sale. VIII call for
orders. William ~Blackledge, 446 w.
Park Ave. "A
FURNISHED ROOMS for light house
keeping, all conveniences; reasonable.
80 n. Second street. p71
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-09

APARTMENT FOR RENT.-9 Rooms, 2
baths. electric light, steam. heat. Over
Acme store. 10 N. Main street. PIT