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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
lo2 CASES HANDLED

Druing the spring term Of the Etowah circuit court, which ended Saturday, Judges Martin and Steele disposed of a total of 4o2 cases. ac- cording to records. The criminal docket had 2s6 cases and 125 of them were disposed of. The civil docket had 472 cases and PIT were tried or dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
ANNOUNCE WAGE BOOST
Naval Yard Workers Get Advance
 In Pay

WASHINGTON, June 2s.-New wage scales computed upon rates prevailing in similar lines of com mercial work were announced to- night by the navy department and will become effective Sunday In all navy yards and naval shore estab llshments.
 While the rate for every trade va. ried as between yards, there was a general increase of 10 per cent for the helper and artisan group, 12 per cent for tho lower grades of clerical, technical and drafting groups, and about 10 per cent for the higher grades of these same trades. Change In pay for common labor could not be approximated, the department an nGunced, since they were drawn to meet local conditions In the vicinity of each yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
BUILDING NEW SCHOOL

Despite the fact that their S12,0o0 school building was burned down the day before it was to be occupied about a year ago, citizens of Walnut Grove have started new building, which will cost s15.o00. The effort has been made possible, 1t Is said, by contribution of labor, money and ma terial from hundreds of persons in the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
PAROLE IS OBTAINED

Will Waters, Etowah farmer, who was sent to the penitentary last Thursday night to serve a sentence of from one to two years for dis tilling, returned Friday night with a 30-day parole which he secured at Montgomery. It Is said Waters asked for a stay of sentence in order that he might finish his crop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

sian apostle of non-resistance to mil itary aggression. Apparently the soviet government Is determined that Tolstors unpublished works must appear first in Russia and Is en- deavoring to force the daughter to surrender her fathers manuscripts which she has steadfastly refused to do. The Moscow government in formed the Countess that she might leave Russia but that if she did she could never return.
 As she Is determined to preserve the Tolstoi museum at Moscow and the family home at Yasnaya Polyana, which has been nationalized, but Is greatly in need of repair, the coun- less refuses to become an exile from Der homeland.
 Tolstoi left large number of unpublished manuscripts and dairy, which would run into many volumes. He did not believe in copyright laws and never protected any of his works. Consequently his family, though in dire need since their prop erty was seized, receive no royalties, and the countess says she will never consent to a violation Of her fathers prejudice against copyright.
 STARS BUY ZEPPELIN PLANT
 Stars of the German film world will hereafter stage their produc- tions in the great Zeppelin halls at Staaken, near Berlin, from which count zeppelin's monster craft sailed forth to shower death over London and Paris during the war. The Zep- pelin establishment has been moved to Friedrichshafen, where monster machine Is now being constructed for the United States navy, and the en- tire plant near Berlin has been sold to film corporation which will con- vert 1t Into a second Hollywood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
COTTON BLOOM EXHIBITED

The first cotton bloom to appear in Etowah county was brought to town Saturday by J. NJ. Mccoy and w. R. Gregory, tenants on the Noo- jin farm near Gadsden. They re- ported that the cotton crop in their vicinity is exceptionally fine and promises a large yield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
rrsss. !. G. Brown. seoretary for the

gross, J. G. Brown. secretary for the announced.
 All minority parties. labor, farm and cooperative organizations have been asked to combine forces with the farmer-labor party, Brown said. Leaders of the single tax, women workers, and proletarian parties and the non-partisan league already have signified willingness to cast their lots with the proposed third party, and delegates are coming here for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
SPEAKS AGAINST LEASE

W. c. Davis of Jasper spoke at the court house Saturday night In favor of abolishing the convict lease sys- tenn in Alabama. The mass meeting was held under the auspices of a statewide movement which was re- gently organized at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
AMERICANS STUDY IN MEXICO

MEXICO, June 3O.-SeVeraI hundred teachers from all parts of the United States have arrived to attend summer school at the university here. which begins next week. They are special izing mostly in Spanish language and Mexican history. Government of ficials see in this student visit in creasing evidence of American inter est and friendship, already being manifested in the negotiations to- ward recognition of the Obregon re- gime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
TO LAY CORNER STONE

It is announced that the corner stone of the new Methodist church at Collinsville will be laid Sunday July s, and the dedication address will be delivered by Rev. S. L. Dobbs of Owenton. Rev. S. T. Slaton. presiding elder of the Gadsden dis trict, will also make an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
OFFICERS PROMOTED

Long years of continuous and eff ficient service as members of thd Montgomery police department ac- credited to Detective Sergeant James P. Avant and Roundsman Il Paul Rapport was rewarded by ac- tion of the city commission and Chief of Police Taylor Saturday in promotion of tho officers to the rank of lieutenants, effective July l. In the future Detective Avant will be officially known as lieutenant of detectives and Rapport as lieutenant of police. No provision has been made for elevation in rank of any of the night shift officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCREASE
 YOUR VIG0R IN "A HOURS?

If you are only half man, suffering from lost vitality, will send you liberal sample of the famous Potene Compound under plain wrapper. and prepaid, to prove that you can feel 20 years Younger. Don't send any money-ju.t your name and address to II. c. Haist, 9234 Coca Cola Building, Kansas City, Mo. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
LUMBER CAMPS SAVED
Favorable Change In Wind Aids
 Forest Fire Fighters

NORFOLK, Va, June 30.-Aided by a favorable change in the wind, fire fighters In Dismal swamp today ap- rarently had succeeded in saving the lumber camps but the blaze Itself is by no means under control. The fire Is getting into the dry swamp soil and continues to spread. though not so rapidly as yesterday. Nearly 5000 acres of timber land and 2,000 acres of cut over land was swept by flames today east of the canal. where the blaze earlier was reported under control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
RANK CLEARIyGs GROW

Montgomery bank clearings for the first six months of 1923 showed an increase of approximately S10.- 100000 over the clearings of the first six months of 1922. 1t was announced Saturday by the Montgomery Clear ing House.
 Every months clearings of this year showed a substantial increase over the same month of last year, the statement indicates.
 The largest clearing for any month this year is that of March, the amount being $S,26S,540.1o. The clearings for June are slightly below the clearings of last month, but wes'e $S00,o00 more than the clearingsf of June. 1922.
 The clearings for tho first six months of last year total s32.7S5, 76452. The amount for the first six months of this year total $42,746, 663.17.
 The figures clearly indicate the prosperity being enjoyed by Mont gomery, as each bank Is said to have shared equally in the increase. Business is better, say business men, and to this is laid the large in crease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
COMMISSIONS ISSUED.

Commissions were issued by s. H. Elan, secretary of state, Saturday as follows:
 Clarence p. Doss. notary public, Tuscaloosa.
 o. l.. Carroll, notary public, Vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

state meeting of county agents next week. On his return he announces he will begin a series of community meetings to plan for his work next fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
TO CLOSE ON FOURTH

All of the stores in West Gadsden announce they will close all day or July 4, but will not close Thurs day afternoon, as Is the regular GUS tom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
TO ATTEND STATE MEETING

c. E. Stapp, county farm demon- stration agent. left Saturday night for Auburn, where he will attend the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
NAME PR|NC|P AN
 IF STATE SCHOOL|
Abercrombie Announces Nel Heads Of Athens And Syl-|
 acauua Institutions
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALDI

State Superintendent of Educatio John w. Abercrimbie Saturday ar nounced the selection of W. H. John son as principal of the State Sec ondary Agricultural school at Athen and of J. F. Mitchell as principa of the agricultural school at Syla cauga.
 MT. Johnson. during the past thre years, has been employed as pril cipal of a large agricultural scho at Wilson, Ark. He will succet J. M. Atkinson, who recently re signed to accept the superintendencN of tho public schools at Piedmont.
 MT. Mitchell for the past three years has been principal of county agricultural school at Union, Miss. He will succeed W. B. Bogard. who was selected by the state board for the principalship of the State Sec ondary Agricultural school at EYer- green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

A bounty of 20 cents for each crow, and s1 for each owl and eagle Is paid for shooting these pests that men ace the fruit crop of Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Venom from snakes Is used for medicinal purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Mrs. Julia Russell-The remains of Mrs. Julia Russell, 36. who died Sat
 urday morning at her residence, 1882 Third avenue. north. will be sent to Blount Springs, Ala, Sun day morning for interment by Vice,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
rIorcnce Marie Rucker--Funera1 ser

Florence Marie Rucker--Funeral ser vices for Florence Marie Fucker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Fucker. 337 Floral Park street, who died at the residence of hcr parents early Saturday morning, were held at o'clock Saturday afternoon from the resi- dence. followed by interment in Forest Hill, with Vice in charge,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Mrs. Eliza J. McCalium-Funera ser vices for Mrs. Eliza J. McCallum, TT, who died suddenly Saturday morning at her residence, 701 Rail- road avenue, Boyles, will be held at o'clock Sunday afternoon from Johns chapel, followed by inter ment in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
CONVICTION AFFIRMED

The court also affirmed the con- viction of D. c. Thompson, Dallas county chiropractor, of having treated diseases of human beings without medical examiners. Thompson was sentenced to 30 days hard labor, and the court of appeals pointed out that the statute under which he was con- victed provided for Imprisonment and that there is a difference between jail sentence and hard labor for the county. The part of the sentence re- latAg to hard labor was therefore re- manded for proper sentencing.
 The plea of conviction in the same case in federal court does not give prohibition law violator immunity in state court, according to a decision by the court of appeals Leonard Cash of Etowah county advanced the de- fense that he had been convicted On the same facts in federal court, but the court of appeals upheld his con viction in the Etowah circuit
 Most of the cases passed on by the court of appeals Saturday were liquor cases and in most of them judgments of conviction were affirmed.
 Will Gidley of Calhoun county. charged with ha'ing had liquor in his possession, met with unfortunate consequences Cl an appeal. He was fined $50 in county court, appealed to the circuit court and was again con victed and fined S350 and sentenced to three nor >s hard lalor and an additional 116 days for costJ. The court of appeals affirmed the con- viction.
 Another prohibition conviction af- firmed was that of Eddie Jack Pool of Houston county. who was con- victed of possession of Q still. hay ing been arrested in an ox-cart in which 8 still was being trans ported. He sought to show that an other man who was in the cart had been convicted of possession of a still, but the lower court would not admit the evidence and the appellate court sustained Its position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01
DEATHS

Mrs. ID. M. scnrbroush-The remains of Mrs. D. M. Scarborough, 57, 211 Eighteenth street, south, who died at a local infirmary at II o'clock Friday morning, were sent to Ash land, Ala, Saturday morning for interment by Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-01

Francis Gayle Lawless-Funeral ser vices for Francis Gayle Lawless, g. year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. F. G. Lawless, who died at the residence 2500 Twenty y-second avenue, north, Saturday morning at 3:15 o'clock, will be held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning from Johns chapel, fol- lowed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
Match to Be Promoted by
Richard in New York,
With Date and Site Unde-
termined.

New York, July 26.-Jack Dempsey,
worlds heavyweight champion, and
Luis Angel Firpo, his challenger from
the Argentine, have been matched for
title bout, probably in September, at
site within or close to New York.
Promoter Tex Richard announces
that articles binding the match had
been signed by Firpo and Jack
Kearns, the champions manager, but
he declared the date and place were
still a matter of uncertainty.
you can say that the match is
signed, sealed and delivered" Rick
ard said, land that it will be held in
the United States, but can give no
other details now. l had expected to
have all arrangements completed to-
day, but there are several matters yet
to be adjusted. ] hope within day
or two, to be able to fix the time and
site, however"
Belief that Richard had the Polo
Grounds in mind as the probable site
was strengthened by information that
he had held another conference with
Charles A. Stoneham, president of the
New York Giants. There also was
considerable speculation over possible
dates, with the probability that the
bout would be staged sometime be-
tween Sept. and %. On either of
CONTINUED on Following Page).
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
DUGAN,y HIT PUTS XANKS
ANOTHER STEP FORWARD IN
RUNNING FROM CLEVELAND
Champs Take "a Game From Athetics-Reds Lose and
are Tied With Pirates in Second Position-Other
Games Stopped BY Rain Or Schedule Makers

York. July 26The Yankees put another step between
themselves and Cleveland their nearest rivals when Dugans hit
ninth inning Philadelphia Yesterday drove Witt for
the winning and the game ended to d. The Athletics had
the game all their way but in the eighth the Ynks tailed four
The Cincinnati Reds lost their the home grounds to
Brooklyn and the Pirates who defeated Boston twice join
ed them in second place.
The Browns beat the Indians to in II innings at ST. Louis
The Pirates their home grounds from Boston to
and 10 g. Detroit in Chicago trimmed the White Sox to g.
The WashtonBoston called because of rain Other
teams were not scheduled
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
CrOzier Sets Record as
Short Ship Program Opens

Greenfield, July 26.-Billy Crozier
set a record for Bay State Circuit
reinsmen for the present season
when he won two races and finished
second In third on the opening day
program Of the circuit at Green
River Driving Park yesterday after
noon. Mauna Loa in the 2:12 trot
and Alvin Pointer in the 2:17 pace
were the horses to finish in front,
while Don Setter was second to the
great Commodore Wilson In the two
year-old trot. The times were slow,
all the horses going long miles as the
inside Of the track for a distance Of
10 feet was unfit to race over because
of the heavy rain which stopped only
a few hours before the first race was
called at 3:15 o'clock. A smaller
crowd than usually takes in the
opening day program was present,
the uncertain weather keeping many
away from the park.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
ALL FRANCE EXCITED OVER
CRIOUI-DUNDEE GO TONIGHT
POLICE WIN PRIZES
ATLIGHTHOUSEPT
Sullivan, Feeney, PolitiS and
Veley Bring Home Prizes

Representatives of the New Britain
police department blazed the way to
a high score in the athletic games
conducted at Lighthouse Point yes,
terday According to reports, 5000
persons, most of them policemen or
police officials, were in attendance.
New Britain scored in number of
events and kept the big crowd on
edge. The athletes carrying the COL
ors of the Hardware City force we're
Sullivan, Feeney, Politis and Veley.
In the individual clashes the New
Britain stars gathered a number of
cups. Sullivan came in first In the $50
yard run, negotiating the distance in
2 minutes and 21 lis seconds. Sui
livan finished third in the hop, step
and jump. In the quarter mile run
he led the field across the tape in
Sc 2-5 seconds, remarkably fast time
for man who does not spend most
of his time on a running track.
"Sully' was inside the best three in
the 100 yard dash closed to policemen
of six months service, finishing third
in this event.
"Slim" Politis had hard luck in the
broad jump. He and Stratton of the
New Haven department were tied for
first place with a jump of II feet, 4
inches, 1t was decided to toss coin
to decide which would take home
first place cup and Stratton won.
"Del' Veley scored a few points for
his department in the IL pound shot
put, taking second place.
TON" Feeney showed his heels to
the field in the 100 yard dash closed
to policemen of five years service.
He flashed across the line for first
place. in II 2-5 seconds.
The New Britain team maintained
a lead In the relay with Patrolmen
Politis, Sullivan and Grabeck repre-
senting the Hardware City, but Po-
Tits stepped In a hole and fell. caus-
ing the locals to lose OUT The tug
of war team from this city was best
ed by New Haven, the Elm City blue
coats pulling Patrolmen Veley, Poll
tbs, Grabeck and Thomas Lee one inch
over the line.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
TENDER ALSO ANXIOUS
FOR WALKERS LAURELS
Lefty Lew Is Convinced He Never Can
Be Lightweight King With
Leonard OH The Job.

New York, July 26.-Benny Leon
ard and Lew Ttendler both will go
after Mickey Walkers welterweight
championship, now that Leonard has
a decisive victory over the last of his
lightweight competitors. Tender con-
WINGED that he can never become
lightweight champion as long as Leon
ard remains in the class, probably will
let himself follow his natural inclina-
ton to put on weight and will then
be ready to challenge Walker. Leon
ard has an outstanding engagement in
the lightweight class with Charlie
White, but having stopped White
once before, he expects to do so again.
Thereafter, with no lightweights to
fight, he will be forced again to go
after the welterweght title.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26

Who is the greatest right-handed
batsman in baseball?
Unquestionably that honor lies be-
tween Rogers Hornsby of the st.
Louis Cardinals and Harry Heilmann
of the Detroit Tigers.
A vote of the pitchers in the two
major organizations would probably
reveal the fact that there is little to
choose between them.
Hornsby and Heilmann are two
right handed batters who have refus-
ed to yield to the general belief that
the left-handed hitter is supreme.
In 1921 when Hornsby led the Ma
tional League with an average of 1897
and Heilmann showed the way in the
American with 1894 total, these two
great right handed batters performed
the unusual in baseball.
They Led Leagues
The records reveal the fact that not
since 1904 had two right handed bat
tiers led the major leagues in the same
year. When Hornsby and Heilmann
turned the trick in 1921, 1t was the
first time it had happened in span
of 16 years.
When it comes to leading the major
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26

leagues in batting, the left-handed
batters have decided edge. In the
last II years Harry Heilmann is the
only right-handed batter to top the
American League averages. Left
handed batters like Ty Cobb, Iris
Speaker, George Sisler and George
Stone have carried off the premier
hitting honors. %.
Ty Cobb has hogged the situation
by leading the league ~ times, nine
of the years in succession.
In the National League the right
handlers in the same length of time
have made much better showing
1t being about a $3.50 proposition, due
to the showing Of that great batter
Hans Wagner and his close rival,
Rogers Hornsby.
Hitting Around 400 Now
The year 1923 looks as If it might
be another season in which the right.
handlers would hold the margin.
Hornsby and Heilmann have been hit
ting around 400 clip since the open
ing Of the season. If they keep up
their present gait 1t is certainty they
will repeat their feat of 1921, in hav-
ing two right handed batters lead the
major leagues.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
BY The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press ....-
Paris, July rs = The result of the
worlds featherweight championship
bout between Johnny Dundee and
Eugene Criqui Is awaited throughout
France with almost as much excite
ment as was that of the Dempsey
Carpenter battle of the century
and the interest is by no means con-
fined to boxing enthusiasts. All the
newspapers print numerous photo.
graphs of the two fighters and devote
columns to discussion OF their re-
spective measurements, weights and
other technical details including bio
graphies
The experts have gone to much eff
fort to show why Criqui should re-
tain the title he won from Johnny
although after their exper-
fence with Carpenter the same ex-
perts are more cautious in their prog
nostications.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
IESZERYEARS
IN SPORT

1919-Tris Speaker, Elmer Smith
and Bill Wambsganss, Cleveland In
dams, made triple steal on Ayers and
Ainsmith, Detroit, 22d performance
of this kind in American league.
19o9-EighthI17 inning game in
National league, Giants and Braves
figuring in to tie, with Leon
Ames pitching against Al Mattern.
The Highlander pitched 10 success
sive runless innings and the left
handler 10.
1907-After batting safely in 27
straight games, Hal Chase, Yankees,
failed to bingle safely against Thiel-
man of Cleveland.
1SSS-Cincinnati failed to make
hit off the pitching of Ed Seward,
Philadelphia Athletics.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
CJTSHAW OFT OF GAME
Detroit Veteran viii Not Play Again
This SeasOn-Has Operation

Detroit, July 26.-George Cutshaw,
Detroit's veteran infieder will be out
of the game for the rest of the sea-
son, it was learned today.
Cutshaw underwent an operation
for appendicitis early this week and
his condition was critical today. To-
day, however, it was reported from
the hospital where he was taken that
he is much improved.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
RECALLED FROM HARTFORD

Pittsburgh, July 26.-Arnold Stone.
southpaw pitcher has been recalled
from the Hartford club of the East
ern league the Pittsburgh National
club announced today. Stone trained
with the Pirates this spring but was
sent to Hartford under an optional
agreement for seasoning
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
MISS BANCROFT WITHDRAWS.
Illness Prevents Star From Defending
Seabright Tennis Title.

Boston, July 26.-Miss Leslie Ban
croft, Longwood tennis star, will not
defend her title in the women's invi-
tation singles tournament, to- be held
at Seabright, Nj, next week, owing
to illness, she stated today.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-26
YANKs INCREASE LEAD.

Birmingham, Eng, July 26.-The
American fencing team yesterday ad-
vanced their aggregate score to "a
bouts to 10 over the North England
swordsmen. The visitors yesterday
won the epee contest ION bouts to
51a and also the saber contest by 10
bouts to 8.