The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-19
LONG PRISON TERM
 MAY BE GIVEN ID
 D|CKERSON'S AIDES
Sentence Equaling One Being Served by Dickerson May Be Imposed on Anybody
 Aiding Escape
STATE. CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD. Mnufuanerx Ala Nnr l&


 investigation resulting from the disappearance of Roy Dickerson, noted bank robber, from Kilby prison last Tuesday developed the fact Sat- urday that if any person employed by the state had any part whatever i'll the escape of Dickerson he may be imprisoned in the penitentiary for a time equal to that of Dickerson, which was 25 years. Not many per- sons knew there was such a law until tlfe code was read by the convict de- paftment. As
 Tn stating the law regarding aid to escaping convicts it was made plain that the convict department had no suspicion directed against any per- son employed by the state or any person outside of the prison system, but in order to let it be known that if evidence is obtained against any person the law is broad enough to bring conviction. 4s s.t.
 Aided Beyond Doubt
 State officials do not doubt for a moment that some one aided Dicker- son. They do not believe, alone and unaided, he left Kilby/ prison during the daylight hours and while guards ere stationed at all openings. How ever, the investigation has not in- dicated that any particular person was responsible. If any of Dicker- sons confederates knew of the plan to escape and made tho escape easier for him by stationing an au- tdmobfle near the prison and carry ing him away when he eluded the guards they would be guilty and could be sentenced to from ? to 20 years in prison
 Of course, the law provides greater punishment for any person employed at the prison who aids prisoner to escape One section provides that any officer or other person employed at the penitentiary who voEntarily suffers any convict imprisoned there in to escape must son convention be imprisoned for a time equal to the time of the escaping convict. but in no instance shall the term be less than two years.
 Another section provides that any person who knowingly conceals. har- bors or aids in any way an escaped convict must be imprisoned for not less than one nor more than five years. This section will touch any of Dicekrson's confederates who may now be concealing him from officers. Another section of the code pro- vides that any person who conveys into the penitentiary any disguise. weapon or instrument which may be useful to a convict in obtaining his liberty or who aids the prisoner il escaping or who rescues or attempts to rescue any prisoner from the pen itentiary may be imprisoned for not less than two years or more than ten years.
 sCards carrying finger prints of Diekerson and announcing the re- ward of s400 for his recapture were mailed broadcast by the state convict department Saturday. They carried the print of every finger on Dicker- sons hands, front view and side view of his face, fBertillon measurements and minute description of his fea- lures.
 IThe cards show that Dickerson is sgreat believer in statoo marks. A fve-point star may be found near tie base of the left thumb, dagger piercing the flesh, an eagle. a five point star with rays on left forearm. woman on a stump in front, and an American flag with wreath over her head on right forearm and a cross below the left knee. If Dick erson is captured his Identification will be easy with the finger prints, Bertillon measurements, tattoo marks and close description of his features.
 SEEK COLLECTORS JOB
 Reports that Dan Roach. tax as- sessor of Geneva county. had ten dered his resignation in preparation far his inauguration as probate judge of his county has caused several allegations to become active in the interest of persons who desired po- sition The executive department saturday had received a number of requests for conferences. but none can be held until Mir. Roach has submitted his resignation.
 ,sMr Roach was elected to probate jtdge November '. and those who sick to succeed him as tax asses have received information that he in- tends to surrender his present office at once. ~
 NEW BANK FORMED
 Announcement was made by the slate banking department Saturday ttat the Citizens Bank of Miliry. Washington county. had begun bust- ress with paidzin capital of slo,- 900. The bank will operate under the supervision of the state banking de- pArtment. W. s. Knight Is the first