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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
BAVARIAN OFFICIALS
 WATCH LUDENDORFF
Authorities Also Censoring Former Warriors Letters

MUNICH, Dec. 22.-Bavarian au- thorlties fearing Christmas "putsch," are keeping sharp watch on General Won Ludendorff and the roy alist agitator, Adolph Hitler, today.
 A number of police officials today surrounded the generals villa here where he Is held under ,"honor ar rest" All visitors were held up and inspected Among these was the leader of the Deutsch Voelkischer, or ultra Pan German party. The police halted him.
 Ludendorff rushed from the house
 You. see I'm completely surround ed here." he shouted.
 The German leader was marched off to the nearest police sta tion.
 Besides guarding his movements the authorities also are censoring Ludendorff's letters.
 Meanwhile, close watch is kept or Hitler, who is in Jail. It Is feared his friends may attempt delivery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MISS THoRNHILL DIES

- Miss Irene c. ThOrnhiII, 32 years
 old, died Saturday at II o'clock at the
 home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. sGeorge D. Thornhiu, at Fairview. j near here, The body was removed to s,the home of a brother, J. A. Thorn
 hill where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon by Rev. A. l. ; Mathison, pastor of the Ninth Street s-Methodist chulch. Interment will be , made here. Miss Thornhill is sur Rived by her parents, SIX brothers, J.
 A, F. C., and N. c Thornhill of AL , bany II. c and R. H Thornni1l of
 Monroe, La; J. H. Thornhill of Spring
 field, and two sisters, Mrs. George
 Moebes and Mrs. J. E Murphree of Albany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
City OF Montgomery Still Retains Much Of Flauor Of The Old South

speaking of the "magnolia'd past Cloverdale, a residence section far out, with winding streets and new residences almost wholly alone Is of today, though the homes still bear the characteristics of the colonial domic.les.
 Up Dexter. for several blocks. be- fore the capitol Is reached. scraggy oak and elm trees line the thorough fare, with a background of smaller business houses.
 Climbing the first flight of stone steps (three flights in alD in en- tering the capitol grounds, one notices the chiseled and worn edges of the stone, the sunken spots that rain and the elements through the years have carved. At one side, is a planted star" of flowers in honor of Aiabama's sons who lost their lives in the World war. On the other hand, Is the shipmast of the battleship Maine that was destroyed in Santiago harbor in 1898, made into capitol the tattered Stars and Bars symbolic of a Lost Cause" flutters in the southern breeze.
 o o o
 Monument Stands.
 At one wing of the state house is a monument to the Confederate navy, infantry, cavalry and artillery. In- scriptions of the southern spirit are chtseled ever1astingly into the mas hive stone of the monument edge.
 Shrubbery and flowers and trees dot the grounds of the building that first served as the southern govern ment's capitol. Squirrels, protected by the state, apparently naughty in the knowledge of their security, chatter and hop within reach.
 On Union street, at the capitol's rear, a negro singing the melodies of the old south drives a herd of cattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CAMDEN'S | ASE |S STILL MYSTERY
Olive Tells Strange Story Of Being Kidnapped And
 Held A Prisoner

PARRISH, Ala, Dec. 22.-J. Harvey Olive. former manager of the Cam den, Tenn, branch of an oil company, who turned up at his parents home at Parrish Thursday, after having mysteriously disappeared from Cam den in November tells an incoherent story of being kidnapped by a party of men and held a prisoner for days, according to his father, J. c. Olive.
 The former Camden nfan was re- ported to be slightly better today, all though he is suffering from exposure and nervousness and Is being attended by doctors. His father said that his son had not been asked to explain his movements in detail after his disap- pearance. owing to his physical con dition. However, he said his son dEd insist that he had been in Detroit hospital most of the time. No satis-- factory explanation of this statement could be given.
 The elder Olive, who went to Cam den after the disappearance and in vestigated. declined to give his opin- ion on his sons case. but he said that he would have his son give complete statement when he recovers physical ly. The family of young Olive came to live with his parents few weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
High Court Decisions
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
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Decisions announced by the sl preme court Saturday follow:

Decisions announced by the su- preme court Saturday follow:
 BOULDIN, J.: Ex parte D, Moul- ton, alias, etc. (Moulton vs. State), petition for certiorari to court of ap- peals; writ denied.
 Birming gham, Interurban Taxicab Service Corporation vs. D. F. McLen- don ct al, Jefferson circuit court (equity); affirmed
 PER CURIAM: D. E. McLendon ct al. vs. Boyles Transit Company. Jeff ferson circuit court (equity); re- versed and rendered.
 RULINGS ON APPLICATIONS FOR REHEARING: Southern Railway Company ct al vs Northwestern Fruit Exchange, Etowah circuit court; overruled and opinion ex- tended
 J. s. Walker vs. F. F. Pitts Morgan circuit court (equity); overruled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PAGEANT BIC SUCCESS

The pageant, "Israefs Mother hood" presented at the Central Bap- tist church Friday evening before an overflow crowd proved so successful efforts were made to have it repeated Sunday evening. Mrs. E. M. Espy author and director, announced, how ever, that so many of the members of the cast would be out of the city through the holidays. 1t was impracti- cal to present the pageant again at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD
 GIRL KILLS HERSELF

PULLMAN. Ala, Dec. 22.-Miss Bella Mae Pope, 17-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. W. Pope of Vine mont. Ala. seven miles from here. shot and killed herself this afternoon. The coroner investigated the case and pronounced it suicide.
 No motive for the shooting Is known Before she shot herself 1t Is said that she had been mailing some Christmas cards and her mother and brother insisted that she send one to former boy friend in Chatta- nooga. She leaves her parents and brother. Funeral services and burial will be held at Mt Zion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ASHLAND ATTORNEY IN RACE FOR JUDGESHIP
John Haynes Of Shelby Also Can didata-Other Will Enter Race

cial.)-John J. Pruett, an Ashland attorney, has announced his candi- dacy for circuit judge of the Eight eenth judicial circuit, composed of Coosa, Clay and Shelby counties. MT. Pruett was in Goodwater yesterday and advised the correspondent of this paper that he had qualified for the place. John Haynes of Shelby has announced for the same place. and the friends of Judge Lyman, incum-
 bent, says he will make the race to succeed himself on the bench. Henry A. Feel of the Coosa bar is expected to make the race also. There may be others to get into the race later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CUPID TAKES TOLL

The Christmas wedding bells be- gan ringing when Cupid captured one of Ashvilles popular young men this week and Fitz Marlborough sl.n rendered his freedom to Miss Der nice Ramsey, the accomplished daughted of MT. and Mrs- John L. Ramsey. the attendants being sis ter of the bride, Miss Roberta Ram sey and Sam Jones, who acted as best man. Rev. Chesley Donahoo per- formed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SPECIAL TERM CALLED

BUTLER, Ala. Dec. 22.(Special Leased Wire. .)-Judge Ben D. Turner of the First judicial circuit has called a special term of court for the sec ond Monday in January. At this sit ting of court, a number of cases for which prisoners are now in jail will be tried. At least 50 veniremen will be summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
COURT TO CONVENE

United States court will convene in Jasper on January ', it was an- nounced here Saturday. The jurors have already been drawn, Judge Grubb and other officials will arrive here from Birmingham on the morn ing of January '. A heavy docket awaits, the majority of the cases be- ing against persons charged With violating the prohibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
scHooI, FINDS PAID orr

Public school money paid out to the counties this month for their Mo- vember account amounted to s9S6,200. according to statement of George W. Ellis. state treasurer, Saturday.
 Money paid out to the counties on October account was s919,450, mak- ing for the two months a total of $1.905, 500 paid out on school war rants. MT Ellis estimated that around S900 900 would be paid out on December warrants up to around January l, 1924. making a total of nearly three million dollars for the three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
STRICKLAND CoNFEssEs

Walter L. Strickland, son of w R. Strickland of Jasper who was charged with the murder of Sam J. Erwin in Oklahoma City last Septem- Der, arrested by Sheriff O'Rear two weeks ago and who was taken back to Oklahoma according to messages today has confessed, He confessed he killed Erwin in a fight in a rail- road yard in the southeastern part of Oklahoma City. He has been in- dicted by grand jury in Oglahoma City. Strickland married here and he and his wife were in Oklahoma City at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TO BURY MISS BETHARD

; Funeral services for Miss Mamie Bethard, who died suddenly at her home Friday afternoon, will be held in the First Methodist church at 2:S0 Sunday by Rev. W. P. McGlawn, pre- siding elder of the Decatur district Interment will be made here. Miss Bethard was an active member of the First Methodist church and was prom. inently identified with the women's work of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Ar cAPACITY PRoDTCTION

Capacity production with present equipment was reached by the Cooper Wells Knitting mill here, this, the last week of work in the old year. The plant this week has turned out 800 dozen pairs of hose daily. The mill closed at noon Sat urday until January 2. Saturday morning, V. L. King, superintendent was remembered by the employees with a handsome shotgun and the machine men with appropriate gifts. Mir. King and the machine men pre- scented each of the employees with boxes of handkerchiefs. The floor space of the mill IS capable of car ing for much more machinery and it is understood that the company soon will install many additional knitting machines. J. O. Wells of St Joseph. Mich, president of the company, also has stated that the company plans to erect an additional mill unit as large as the present one at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MANY PAY TAXES

Tax cOIlections arc assessments have been quite heavy during the past two weeks, these offices report
 ing business quite in advance of same date lastsyear. A number have not yet assessed for the next year The tax assessor has received in- structions from the state tax com- mission to assess a s5 per day pen atty after January Is on all corpo- rations not having made returns up to that time, the date being advanced from December 31 to January 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
BIC SUMS SPENT : #ON RURAL SCHOOLS
$8,700 State Funds And S66,000 Local Funds Are s: Used In Morgan County
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU l
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 Large sums of money have been spent in Morgan county during the h past IS months to bring up the standard of rural schools of the county, it was shown by a report is Sued Saturday by s. A. Edwards of eHartselle, assistant county superin- 9tendent of education. The figures were taken from the records of Prof. E. L. Hayes, county superintendent. The report showed that during the period covered approximately $S,700 of state funds and S66,000 of local funds have been spent for improve ments, aside from the regular over head expenses, such as salaries. etc., practically all the funds being eX- pended for new buildings, new grounds and equipment.
 The appropriations were divided as follows: Austinville, $9,550; FairYiew, S1,000; Pleasant Hill $1,800; Means, $500; Flint, s11 900; Danville, s10.000; Natural Bridge, s1,oO0: New Centre, 5000; Union Hill district, No. 61, s6,o00; Union Hill, district No. 39, $500; Gandy's Cove, $S47; Ryan, ! $1,200; Falkville, $4,300; Trinity, s200; Hartselle Training school, s4.7o0; Cedar Creek .sS,5o0; Venice, S3500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
LEASES NEWSPAPER

Robert Riley of Hahira, Ga., has leased the Goodwater Enterprise plant and has taken charge of it al ready. and will soon move, his fam ily to Goodwater. where they will make their home. A. Ayres, owner of the Enterprise, has been running the paper for something like two years. MT. Ayres is also owner and publisher of the Rockford Chronicle, and will continue that publica ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
URGE CONSERVATIVE CHRISTMAS

ANDALUSIA, Ala, Dec. 22.-(Spe- cial)-A plea for conservative and not wholesale extravagance in Christi mas joys. etc, in Andalusia was sent out today by the cotton mill commit tee, with Its announcement that soon after the holidays are past the stock raising drive will be launched again with renewed vigor looking to the successful completion of the s500,000 project
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MRS. CONWAY DIES

THORSBY, Ala, Dec. 22.-(Special.) ) The funeral services for Mrs. LuZcie M. Conway, who died Friday. Decem- Der 21 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Harry V. Thompson, was held at the home Saturday afternoon. Rev Wilhelm Peterson, pastor of Thorsby Lutheran church, officiated. The burial was in the town cemetery of Thorsby. Mrs. Conway leaves four grown children, Edward M Conway and Mrs. Mary V. Thompson o1 Thorsby, G. Gerald Conway of Ken sas City, Mo. and Mrs. E. Leonard Thornburg of Jasper, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PULLMAN MAN BADLY HURT IN CAR WRECK
Automobile Crashes Into Wagon
 On Berlin Road

PULLMAN. Ala. Dec. 22-John Kress was badly maimed but not fatally injured today when car he was driving without lights crash ed into a wagon on the Berlin road. His arm was broken and his shoulder crushed. Mrs. Kress was also slight ly injured. One of the horses hitched to the wagon was so badly hurt that it was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SEEK GENERAL STRIKE
Cuban Rafl Workers Trying To Max
 T1e-Up Complete

HAVANA. Dec. 22.-Striking em- ployes of the Cuba railroad are di- recting their efforts toward a gen eral strike in the Camaguey head eral offices. it was stated today by Abelando J. Adams and Oscar Diaz. representatives of the strikers They also said that they would no longer deal with Secretary Betancourt of the department of agriculture, commerce and labor. because they objected to his methods of handling the situa- tion.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SCHOOL HAS CLOSING

The closing exercises of the Ash vile High school for the holidays took place Friday when a nice pro- gram was rendered and a Christmas tree was the interesting feature. Pro- lessor Marvin Baxter was presented with a number of gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS TRUDGE THROUGH MUD
Trade At Ashville Hampered By Mud-Tax Payments Heayy

ASHVILLE, AIa., Dec. 22.-(Spe- cial.) .)-Rusiness has been quiet in Ashville during the past week as the condition of the roads makes 1t all most impossible to reach town eli ther by auto or buggy. A numbey are now using the ankle" express.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CLEARS DOCKET

Solicitor B. c. Wilson of the Four teenth judicial circuit, which is com posed of Walker, Fayette, Winston, Lamar and Marion counties, has cleaned up all the cases in this cir cult, according to a report received here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
IYTEREsTING VISITOR

An interesting Visitor 10 AshV1IIe Lieut.. Alfred Puryear of the Unite' States army of Gal1atin, Tenn. He is in the aviation department and pilots on airship for Gncle Sam. He is the guest of his relatives, Judge and Mrs Samuel R. High and other rela- tiVeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CAnRIEns, uOIIDAY

For the first time Tn history rural mail carriers will be given a holi- day on Christmas day in Walker county. The local postmaster and assistants will also be given a half holiday Post office will close at 12 o'clock for the remainder of the day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

 Frarna Conner nden wa ssmal.h it and most h from the hoo from o AnnaR Miss A atra sandadan nurses m How ndp sincere congrt of their friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MINES OPENED

The Manchester Coal company opened two new mines In the coal fields here Friday, according to G. P. Harris of that place. Harris states that the steam shovel is work ing night and day. He is making plans to erect a large mercantile store there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CHPISTMAc e

CHRISTMAS DINNER will be at its best this year If you read the CHRISTMAS DINNER ads in the classified section today. You will find the best places listed and splen- did, specially prepared menus for this annual yearly feast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Standard time is divided into four zones in the United States; eastern, central, mountain and Pacific.
 Extracted honey can be kept in- definitely if it has been fully ripen- ed before extraction. and if it is not exposed to the moisture of the air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ANOTHER WEDDING

Another marriage in Ashville this week was that of Jim Mcintyre and Miss Pauline Jester, the knot being tied by Albert Davis, clerk in the. pro- hate office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Anniston merchants, even in the midst of the Christmas rush, are making plans for their monthly dols lar day event to be held Friday and Saturday. and crowds almost as large as the Christmas throngs are expecte to visit the city on those two days. Wide publicity has been given the bargain days and the local merchants expect to offer some of the classest bargains on the last ef- forts of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
DIOCESE SECRETARY PLEASED

, Pleasure at the excellent condition
 of St. Johns Episcopal church here, was expressed by Rev. E. c. Seaman, executive secretary of the Episcopal
 Diocese of Alabama, who has been
 visiting the local charge. Rev. T. G, Mundy is rector of the local church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

The use of finger prints as . means of Identification is of very ancient origin and was known from the earliest days in the east when the impression of the monarch's thumb was his sign manual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
TRY TO CRACK SAFE
JUDGE CARR HoNoRED

Judge R. P. Carr, one Of the lead- ing fraternity men of Anniston, has been elected councillor by members of the junior order of United Ameri- can Mechanics, the new officer for the term to be installed in the first Monday night in January. Other of ficers elected to serve during the term are E. L. Curtis, vice councel- Tor; H. c. Nicely, recording secre- tary; c. S. Bonds, assistant secre- tary; J. o. Hill. financial secretary; R. ". Jones, treasurer; D. F. Watts, conductor; H. l.. Jones, warden; J F. Tibbett, inside sentinel; s. T. Col ley, outside sentinel; Dixie Walters trustee for Is months; W. l.. Jones, chaplain; F. l.. Smith, representa- tive to state council; M. l.. Leslie, alternate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
sTEAGALL GREETs FRIrNDs

Congressman Henry B .Stesgall of the Third district was in Opelika Friday, greeting his friends and con- stitutents. He was on his way to Ozark to spend the Christmas holi- days with home folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT PREvADEs

Christmas spirit will prevade in all churches here Sunday Special mu- sical programs, featuring canatats will be rendered At o'clock Sun day afternoon at the First Baptist church the beautiful cantata, en- titled, "The Worlds Redeemer," will be rendered by the choir and or chestra, under the direction of Miss Frances Watson. At 7:30 o'clock a beautiful cantata will be rendered at the First Methodist church by large chorus of mixed voices under the direction of Mrs. w. c. Giles. Appropriate sermons for the oe- casion will mark the morning serv- ices. At all churches and all Sunday schools Christmas programs will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

A truck wheel with a drop of only one inch when in motion delivers blow equivalent to at least six times the dead weight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
ANOTHER DOLLAR DAY

day visit to the latters parents, Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Stewart, during the holiday season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

A Christmas entertainment will be presented by the Sunday school of the First Presbyterian church Sum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE ARRESTED
EmbezzIement Of Cash Bond Of $500 Is Charged By
 F. R. Patterson

oPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 22.-A. L. Gullatt, former chief of police of Phenix City, has been arrested on charge of embezzlement and the case will be heard before Judge c. P. But Ter, of the county court at the next term. Gullatt gave bond for his ap- pearance in the sum of $500. The warrant was sworn out by F. R. Pat terson and 1t is alleged that Patter- son had been arrested for violation of city ordinance Of Phenix City and he furnished cash pond to Gullatt, who at the time, was chief of police. It Is stated, however. that the case against Patterson was never docketed in the recorders court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

day afternoon at 5 o'clock at the church. Mrs. F. F. Hunt, Robert Banks. and Miss Elizabeth Wallace, will sing solos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
MRS wATTs DIES

Mrs. John Watts, wife of we'll known farmer, living on the Jim Owens place below Oxford died sud- denly at her home Friday morning. The funeral services will be held
 Sunday at the Concord cemetery in Clay county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
PYTH|ANs PREP PARE ANN|STON F AS I
Social Session And New Years Party Planned.
 Sisters To Ad
ANNISTON BUREAU THE AGE-H ERALD


 Members of Calhoun lodge No. 46, Knights of Pythias, have decided to postpone their weekly meeting to be held Thursday night and instead will hold social session, at which program, celebrating the good work of the past year, will be fully car ried out under the direction of George NJ Brummel, who Is in charge of the old and new year program. The Pythians have decided to hold watch night party for the purpose of bidding the old year good by and ushering in the new. Pythians will serve banquet during the evening. Music for the occasion will be di rected by Robert Draper and several quartet numbers will be furnished for the entertainment of the 200 members and visitors expected at the last meeting of the year. Former Chancellor Dave Sargent, who re- gently moved from Anniston to. Haleyville, has accepted an invita- ton to come to Anniston for the meeting and will occupy promi- nent place on the program.
 TRY TO CRACK SAFE
 Burglars made an unsuccessful at tempt to crack the safe of Dr. E. l.. Curlee in the Lyric building Friday night or Saturday morning. Evi- dence found indicated that the safe robbers were frightened away from the job. Part of the safe had been cut by hands of an expert and soap had been smeered over the door of the safe. City officers have been clues have been investigated with 0uf reSultS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
oN HnIInAY VISIT

MT. and Mrs. A. E. Drew will ar rive at Monford Monday for a holi-