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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
OYSTER DEALER KILLED
Ninety-Six-Year-OI Man Found
 With Head Crushed

MOBILE, Ala. August 24.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire )-Stephen Loss ing. aged 96, a veteran wholesaler in the oyster packing business, was found dead on his front gallery to- night with his head crushed in ac- cording to news from Delchamps, Ala, 25 miles south of Mobile in the southern end of the county. Sher- if Paul Cazalas and force of dep uties. pr. s. F. Hale, county coroner and County Solicitor B. B. Chamber lain have gone to the scene of the killing and are not expected to re- turn until late tonight. Tossing is widely known in Alabama business circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
TOWNLEY IS GROWING.

TOWNLEY. Ala. August 25-(Spec- iaD-Much civic improvement is go- ing on in Town1ey. the streets are being worked and numerous Inn provements made on property. The new postoffice and drug store. erected by Marion King are now ready for occupancy. E. c. Ellisons new bungalow on Twenty third street is nearing completion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
COTTON DANTACED

The cotton worm, Which has been at work in this section, has been checked considerably the past few weeks by the use of arsenate of lead The heaviest damage is re- ported on the r. H. Awtrey form, the worms having destroyed about 25 acres of cotton. The boil weevil is still at work and with a continua- tion of the present wet season the damage will be still greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
PLAN BAND CONCERT

OPELIKA, Ala. August 25.-Cspe- cial Leased Wire,)-A free band concert will be given Sunday after noon, September 2, on the courthouse lawn by the Pilgrims Knights of Oriental Splendor, Columbus, Ga, an Odd Fellows organization. This band consists of 30 pieces and Is a high class musical organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
RrYIvAL 1s srccEss

ATHENS, Ala, August 25-(Spe- cial. )-Revival meetings in this vicn- ity are proving successful. A meeting closed at Carey church last Sunday. Another revival will begin al Sardis Springs tomorrow with Rev. $. s. Hacker assisting Pastor Cobbs. Con- cord held revival this week with Pastor Walker assisted Pastor Cobbs.
 A crowd estimated at 1,500 at tended the all-day singing service at Caro last Sunday. The program was delightful and the event prove a decided benefit to the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
REVIVAL CLOSES
Ozark Mountain Evangelist Now
 Goes To Clayton

SULLTGENT, Ala, August 25-The revival meetings that have been go- ing on at the Baptist church here came to a close last night with a lecture on "The Stewardship of Life or Sweeping Back the Shadows" by Ozark Mountain Evangelist, w. E. Fendley, of Morrilton, Ark. Besides a genuine revival of the church, 14 were added to the church. It was necessary to have the evening ser. vices outside to accommodate the great crowds of people. More than 200 attended the day services. Dr. Fendley goes from here to Clayton, Ala, to begin two weeks meeting August 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
ARSON CHARGED IN AT VERNON
Two Indicted As Result Of Burning Of Merchandise
 Store
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-H HERALD



 Further developments in the probe being made of fires at Vernon, Lamar county, were announced to the state fire marshal today in a report from Deputy Fire Marshal G. c. Shaffer, announcing the indictment of two men charged with arson.
 R. c. Cobb, one of the men, is said to be a leading merchant of Vernon, and Troy Wilson is alleged to be the man who set fire to the general mer- ehandise store of Cobb & Cobb upon being paid to do so.
 Fire occurred January 1, 1922, and destroyed the establishment of Cobb & Cobb and several other buildings in Vernon. damaging a number be- sides, among them the Baptist church and the Masonic lodge building. Will son was arrested as the result of in- vestigations made by the state fire marshal and his deputies. Wilson has been indicted on first degree arson charge and R. c. Cobb indicted for first degree arson and also for second degree arson in three other cases arising from the destruction of other buildings in the fire. The estab- lishment of Cobb 6 Cobb carried S15,000 insurance at the time of the fire, 1t Is stated.
 According to the report from Yer non, Wilson has been placed in jail at Jasper, 1t being alleged that Cobb had threatened his life. Cobb has not been arrested, being reported on a business trip in MississippK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
DRY VIOLATION CHARGED
Officer Charges Prisoner Defied Him
 To Search Suit Case

CHATOM, Ala, August 25.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )-Deputy J. s. Ja- cobs arrested Willie Newell, a white man living near Koenton, here late today on a charge of violating the prohibition laws. When Jacobs at tempted to make the arrest, Newell drew a gun and defied the officer to earch his suit case, according to Ja- cobs. Later the suit case was searched and seven quarts of shinny were found. it Is alleged by the officer. NewelTs automobile was taken in charge by Sheriff Onderdonk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
COURT REPORTER BILL

change in the law relating to court reporters of the Mobile circuit is proposed in a bill introduced in the house Friday by Representative Vim cent F. Kilborn. The bill provides that each judge of the circuit shall appoint one reporter at a salary of s20G per month, paid by the county, and that the transcript fees of the reporters shall not exceed $50 a call endar month, fees above that sum to be paid into the county treasury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
VISITORS TO MONTGOMERY

Quite a number of Marion VIsltorF spent Wednesday in Montgomery and enjoyed the hospitality of the mer- chants of Montgomery who are keep. ing open house for their out-of-town friends. Among the visitors were: E. D. Shivers, w. R. Cartohers, Max Shiller, w. L. Shivers, K. G. Hoover Max Harris, w. o. Shivers, J. H. Edwards, N. B. Mason, w. B. Clem- mons, D. K. Mason, D. K. Mason, Jr, and John Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
s,,xy,aNry-sEyEN CONVERSIONS

Seventy conversions Ieatureu the Methodist revival at the Alabama Citv tabernacle Friday night, ana It is reported that several hundteo per per side during the services. Twenty Five conversions were reported py the union revival meeting in west Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
CITIZENS TO PROTEST

A mass meeting of citizens of De- Kalb county will be held at Fort Payne Tuesday to protest against the passage of the Coleman bill, which would slice off large section of DeKalb and give it to Marshall county. It is claimed that the bill is based on desire to create new county with Albertville as the seat of oouarumpnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
nn,,,rn CnMPANY SUED

O. D. Durpe, administrator of the estate of Willis Thompson. is suing the Alabama Power company @ Lor s9s oOo damages, alleging that MT. Tbompson was electrocuted when he attempted to remove an electric light bulb from it's socket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
HIGH SCHOOL TO OPEN

The AshViIIe High school begins it's 1923-24 session next Monday, September 8, with probably the most efficient corps of teachers yet. Mar win Baxter, d brother of County Su- perintendent Carl Baxter, is princi- pal3 Mrs. Marvin Baxter, assistant; Mrs. J. Conley Merchant, Mrs J. E. West and Miss Pace members of the faculty, all being experienced teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
TEA ROOM DESTROYED

The little Dutch Tea Room was de- stroyed by fire at 2 o'clock Saturday morning, the loss being in the neigh- borhood of S1,5OO. with $500 insur- ance The blaze started near piano and followed a dinner dance. It is believed to have been caused by cigarette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
COURT TO CONVENE
Road situation In COvingtOn May He
 Investigated

ANDALUSIA, Ala, August 25.- Special l)-Both the grand jury and circuit court will convene for the fall term at the CoVington county court house here Monday morning at o'clock, with Judge W. L. Parks of this circuit presiding. The criminal and civil dockets are comparatively heavy.
 The question of roads in the county will very probably occupy the center of grand jury investigation accord II to announcement from Solicitor R. II. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FOUR MISSION GROUPS

The mission organization of wom- en of the Methodist church, Decatur district, will be divided into four groups, according to decision reached at meeting of members here. Four group chairmen were nuamed as follows: Mrs. R. A. Thompson for the Trinity section; Mrs. John L. Proctor for the Deca- tur section; Mrs. J. H. Riddle for the suothern part of the county, and sections of Cullman county; Mrs. F. G. Hertler of Athens section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
ANNOUNCES TEACHERS

Superintendent w. W. Benson Of the Decatur High school made pupllc morning the official list of teachers who will teach in the schools of that city during the conn ing term. There will be about 70 teachers in the white schools, lh- cluding Professor Benson and seven teachers, who are assigned to the negro schools of Huntsvllle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
EXTRA SESSION OF LEGISLATURE T0 BE ASKED BY. CULVER ER
Representative To Seek Ap- pointment of State Tax In-
 veStigation Commission
GADsDEN BUREAU I THE AGE-HERALD ! Gadsden. Ala. AuR. 25

Because, he says, Alabama will soon be in a distressing financial condition through legislative error. Representative c. s. Culver declared Saturday that next Tuesday he will introduce in the house a joint reso- lution for calling the legislature into extraordinary session in February. 1924. The resolution, he states, will provide for the appointment of a tax investigation commission-two members of the senate and three members of the house. It will be given the power to obtain expert as- sistance. MT. Culver's idea Is that this commission will study the finan- cial difficulties of the state and pro- vides way to relieve them. He as- serts that the shrinkage in tax val ues since the adjusters were abol- ished Is close to $75.000,000. He also points out that appropriations are now being made with the expecta- ton that the proposed 4mill tax will be made a law and an extra tax be placed on gasoline. Should either fail of adoption the state would be seriously crippled, he claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
nELEGATEs CHosEN

T. H. Stephens. Abihu Christopher and N. H. Sewall were Saturday chosen as delegates to the Huntsville reunion October S-4 by the Emma Sansom comp, Confederate Veterans. J. W. Gnliland. J. Seay McGlathery and Io. $. Scott were named alter mates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MRs. MAIsN RURIED

Mrs. Margaret Maise, 63 years old, died at Ter home on Lookout noun tain Friday, a victim of heart trou- ble. The funeral was conducted on Saturday morning by Rev. Sherman Horton, with burial at Fairview cem- etery The deceased Is survived by two sons,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MORE STILLS SMASHED

Two 5O-gallon stills were captured by state law enforcement officers under the terminal station at FIt- mingham, according to meager re- ports received at headquarters of the law enforcement department today.
 A five passenger car was captured in Calhoun county after a hot chase of several miles, the state deputies being aided by the police of Oxford, which town has a police force aI1ive in running down bootleggers and moonshiners, as indicated in reports received of their cooperation with state forces in the past. Two men were arrested and 10 gallons of whisky seized
 In Shelby county two 85O-gallon stills, two of 200- 0-gallons and one 100- gallon still were captured, with 2,550 gallons of beer and 10 gallons of whisky. Jefferson county deputies crossed the county he and aided in the raid.
 In Tuscaloosa two 60-gallon stills and 200 gallons of beer were de- stroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
sToCKHoLDERs TO MEET

Ways and means of placing the Gadsden Country club in a better financial condition will be consid- cred at special stockholders meet ing called for Monday night, Sep tember 10. and amendment to the constitution will also be submitted to n vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
HUDSON COLLEGE DEAN BACK

Dr. Thomas Evereette Cochran ana his wife and son have returned to Marion after spending two months vacation in Wake Forest and other places in North Carolina. Dr. Cochran has served for two years as dean of Judson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

Finest of period designs, in handsome two-tone veneered walnut, pieces. Has large buffet, china cabinet, oblong table and six chairs. Best tapestry upholstery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
BRYAN PASSES THROUGH
Dtv Leaders Confer with Him At
 EIOmntiOu

MOBILE, Ala, August 25.-William Jennings Bryan passed through Mo hile today en route from Florida to California He was met at Flomation hy delegation of friends rom Mont eomery. including Col. Horace Hood, Dr. Purl y A. Baker, general super intendeAs of the Anti-Saloon Leagu of America, and Ira Champion, assis- tant legislative superintendent of the Anti Saloon league, who accompanied him to Mobile. Dr. Baker continued to New Orleans. where he will speak Sunday. MT. Bryan is accompanied on the trip to Los Angeles by Mrs. RrVan..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FIRST BALE APPEARS
Modern Milking Machine Is Installed
 By Armstrong Dairymen

UNION SPRINGS, Ala, August 25.-- Especial Leased Wire.)-Bullock countys first bale of cotton was brought to the Southern Cotton Oil company to be ginned Tuesday and was the product of the Prairie farm of J. H. Sims. The bale weighed 547 pounds and was auctioned off in front of the courthouse to N. Tucker of the Bullock Warehouse at 36 cents per pund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
.FAV0RS STATE SCHOOL BOARD OF 8 MEMBERS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, August 23.- The house committee on education of the Alabama legislature today fay orably reported a bill to increase the number of the state board of educa- ton from six to ten members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
rIRNACD TO BE RELINED

Preparations have been compi for refining the blast furnace of the Gulf States Steel company, which was blown out during the week. The work will begin as soon as the stack cools off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

Much interest is being taken in in the revival services in progress at the Methodist church. Pastor Ho- bart Murphree is being assisted by Rev. A. B. McKinzie of Lenoir, Tenn, an able and interesting talker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

A big rattlesnake was killed Thurs day evening at Jordan's old school house by a negro man. The snake measured six feet long and had 12 rattles and one buttonT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
HnrEI. MAKES INIPRovEMENT

The lobby, dining room, visiting room and ante room of Hotel Marion have been repainted during the past week. Hotel Marion is only year old but H. M. Burt, the proprietor, believes in keeping everything about the hotel in first class condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
COURT ABOLITION ASKED
Marion County OppOsces Move T'
 Abolish County Court

Abolish County Court
 HAMILTON, Ala, August 24-No- tice has been given that a bill will be introduced in the legislature abolishing the county court and de- putty solicitor of Marion county These bill will meet with opposition by citizens of this county, on the claims that county court is needed to dispose of misdemeanor cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MAY OPERATE TRUCK

PARRISH. Ala, August 25.-(Spec- ial- Louie Foy, Cordova taxi driver. will put on truck to convey stu dents from the Aldridge and Gorgas communities 10 the high school here provided a sufficient number of stu dents from these places desire the service. School begins September and a large enrolment is expec@3d for the high school grades here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
ADOPT PAVING ORDINANCE

The Albany city council has adopt ed two more paving ordinances and by instructions of the aldermen bids win be asked for improvement of Fourth and Fifth, avenues, west Al bany. It Is expected the work will cost in the neighborhood of SSo,OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
s,,x MILY. PLANNED

large silk mill will be located in Gadsden if negotiations now unaer SI,sv are successful. The promoters sa Pennsylvania people who are Ioolsing for site in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SUPERVISOR RETURNS

Miss Noma Dobson, supervisor of public schools of Marion county, has returned from her vacation and has tahen up her duties as supervisor. There, are five junior high schools, one county high school and one junior and senior high schools in Marion county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SINGING ANNOUNCED

The annual singing by the Sacred Harpers will be held in the .Ashvills court house next Sunday, September ?, with dinner on the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
RAPPORT LEAVES FIELD
County Man Enters Insurance
 RuSineRS.

-.CARROLLTON, Ala, August 25- fsnecial. .)-Ben I. Rapport, publisher of the Pickens County Herald for 1s years, and who recently dlsposeu ol tered the insurance field. While his nome nome for the present will remain at Carrollton, Mir. Rapport will enter actively in the canvassing field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
EDUCATION BOARD RESIGNS

The board of education of Attal1a resigned in a body Friday, and Fri day night the city council met, ac- oepted the resignations and named a nav board, composed of P. $. Will Hams, George P. Walker, Wiley AL ford, W. S. Henderson and Lamar Smith. The old board quit because of differences with the council over finaEcia; support of the schools, it is said. The new board will meet Mon day to select superintendent and teachers. Mayor Erwin states that the schools will open Monday, Sep tcmber 3, despite the fact that not a single member of the faculty has been employed. It Is claimed the trouble grew cut of Attalla's attempt to maintain a l2 months school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MEETS

The Lee County Medical associa- tion held an interesting session at the courthouse Friday. Papers were read by Dr. Homer Bruce of Opelika, pr. c. s. Yarbrough of Auburn and other members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
cLEMMoNs REVIVAL CLOSES

Cuba, Ala August -tLeased wire)-Rev. w. E, Clemmons, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Marion closed q successful series of revival meetings here this week. At the Eliz- sJetn church he was assisted by the Rev Hervey McDowell, pastor of the church and Marshall c. Dendy, or Seneca S. C.. who had charge of tk< ----4~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
SCHOOLs TO REOPEN

CLANTON, Ala, August 25.-(Spe- al.)-The Clanton grammar school will reopen Monday. A large enroll- ment is assured and Principal w. p. Martin expects one of the best years in the histor- If the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
nnMELL rn PREACH

Dr. Spright Dowell will fill the pulpit of the First Baptist church here Sunday morning at II o'clock in the absence of the pastor, Rev. w. T. Smith, who is on a vaca- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FISHING FINE

pr. J. b. Jordan and family have returned from a visit to the coast, where the doctor reports fishing good and a considerable catch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
JONES' HAYES NUPTIALs

Thomas Jones and Miss Lurkenin Hayes of Hobson were married by Justice w. B. Easley at the home of J. s. Powell here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
soHonLs NEEn RooM

With certainty that three new school buildings cannot be completed before October 1, Alabama City au- thorities have decided to convert the municipal bowling alley into school room. The schools open Septem- ber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

was held at the home of J. T. Cornell, August 19. There were 2S guests for dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26

Women members of the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches will on August S1, give play. eT, titled "At the Village Post Office. The proceeds will go to the churches funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-26
FIGHT FEE SYSTEM

Opponents of the fee system for county officials claim that enough votes will be mustered in the house to take from the adverse calendar the bill of Representative Burton of Chambers, which seeks to place all tax collectors, assessors and probate judges on salaries. MT. Barton gave rotice Friday of a motion to take this bill from the adverse calendar, where it had been placed by the action of the judiciary committee, and 1t is claimed that enough votes are pledged in support of the motion to insure it's success.
, 1923-05-30
WORLD COURT IS
BOOST BY
IOWA SENATOR
Senator Cummins Gives
Harding's Program
Warm Support.

DIES MONIES. Ia. May 2s.-By
The Associated Press)-Unqualified
approval OF the world court under
h conditions laid down by President
Harding. was voiced by Senator A.
b. Cummins OF Iowa, in an address
here today before the Conopus club,
After an explanation of the pro-
vtvsions for a permanent court of In.
ternational Justice as outlined in
Article II OF the League of Nations
Covenant Senator Cummins, declared:
so far as my personal Views are
concerned 1 have no hesitation in
saying that it is my judgment that
the United States and every other
power should agree to this compul-
sorry Jurisdiction.
Il have always been ready to sub
init to any properly constituted inter
national tribunal any controversy of
n justifable character that may arise
between the United States and any
other nation. But it seems to be the
long and well established conviction
OF h senate as expressed in nearly
all of our arbitration treaties, to
make certain exceptions. In harmony
with what is well understood to be
tho attitude of the senate upon this
matter, the proposal of the president
that we shall adhere to and support
the permanent court of international
Justice excludes the feature of com
pulsory Jurisdiction.
at would seem to the ordinary
mind that there can not be any seri-
Gus danger in an undertaking Of that
sort"
, 1923-05-30
School Teacher
Asks Damage On
SANDER Charge

CHEYENNE. wyo., May so.-Mlss
Nina LeMaster, formerly employed as
a school teacher near T~orrington,
Wyo.. and now residing at Scots
bluff. Neb., has filed suit in the
United States court here for alleged
Islander against Milan A. Beatty and
Arthur f. Berg, both residents of the
Torrington district. She asks that
each be compelled TO pay her $40. 900
damages.
Miss LeMaster alleges that Beatty.
In the presence of others. accused her
of taking lunches brought to school
by pupils, and that before others he
said to her. You Cmeaning tho plain.
tifO are n dirty. lowNdown thief and
there is nothing toe low for you to
do"
Berg. Miss JeMaster alleges, also
accused her of taking school chill
dren's lunches and ais asserted in
the hearing OF others that she had
taken a sum OF money that earlier
had been stolen from him.
, 1923-05-30

MY opinion is that there is littls
difference among the Chinese bandit.
soldier and farmer. 1t is purely n
matter Of ammunition supply. The
only way is to disarm all the Chinese
military. substituting foreigners and
in a few years gradually replacing
the latter by n native constabulary
trained by foreigners.
The trouble is. with the open DOR
policy, action must be international
and is likely to lead to mutual bicker-
ing. 1 wish the league OF nations
could be induced to try out its much
talked international police force idea
I'VE are in excellent spirits. our
only fears being of lice and flies
which abound even on the mountain
top. We have adopted sanitary pre-
cautions but canno educate the
geszAson of native prisoners. In the
day we sprinkle the bed sheets with
insect powder. and hope to preserve
our health"