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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01

Clayton C. Cox of Carrollton, for
mer circuit clerk of Pic<ens county.
was appointed tax adjuster of Pick
Gps county by the state tax commits
IN today. Mr.. Cox will succeed
prge S. Youngblood. deceased. Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
GAS TAX CERTIFIED

With a lew small ACCOUNTS vet TO
be collected, the total amount re-
ceived by the state from the gasoline
tax Of March was ss4125.40. This
fact was certified to the state treas
ury today by f. C. Marquis. member
of the state tax commission. OF
this amount. S42062.73 will be GER
titled into the general fund Of the
state and the remainder will be ap-
portioned equally among the 81 coun-
ties and will be used exclusively for
the construction and maintenance Of
public roads and bridges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01

who donated the first $1,000 for the
equipment of the band about two
years ago. The band, led by Direc-
tor p. Stanley Hilbert, will render
musical program on Noble street and
will be reviewed by Colonel linn
from the balcony Of the Alabama
hotel. Colonel Zinn was host at the
Alabama hotel Monday night to the
members of the Admission symphony
orchestra, a reception having been
followed by dinner served in the
main dining room
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
REWARDS ARE OFFERED

. Governor Brandon published proc
lamation today offering a reward of
$500 for the arrest and conviction of
a man named Clarke, who Is accused
of having been a member of the trio
which shot and dangerously wounded
Sheriff A.@P. Nelson when he and
other officers We're raiding moon
shine still in Franklin county last
week. Clarke escaped into Missis
sipp after the shooting while his
Aartners were arrested. The grand
ry began an investigation of the
poting Monday, having been called
10 session by Judge Charles p.
mon.
Governor Brandon also offered a
award of 500 for the arrest and
conviction of Bank Slower, negro,
who is accused of the murder of Jim
YYarbrough in Lawrence county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
Cleanup OF Begins Still
BLUNT EULOGIZED
Masons Conduct Memorial Services
For Deceased Legislator

HAWTHORNE, Ala, April 30.-
Especially of persons from
Washington and other surrounding
counties gathered yesterday at the
Harris cemetery, west of Toinette,
for the Masonic memorial ceremonies
a t the grave OF. State Representative
r. E. Blunt Among the Masonic
lodges represented at the ceremonies
were those of Grovehill and Jackson,
in Clarke county; Mobile, Calvert and
Chronicle, from Mobile county, and
Leroy, St. Stehens, Frankville, Koen-
ton, Bigbee, Malcolm. Fairford, Deer
park, Chatom and Tibbie, from Wash
ington county. The life and work OF
Mr.. Blunt was eulogized by MEM
bers OF the order, of which he was a
prominent and active member for
many years At the conclusion of the
ceremonies the women of Toinette
served dinner to those present.
In 1919 manufacturing industries
employed only 20 per cent more
wage earners than in 1914, but the
officers of corporations had in
creased 43 per cent, superintendent
and managers 90 per cent, and other
salaried employees 43 per cent.
English Society of Incorporated Ac-
countants and Auditors now admits
women who pass it's examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01

English Society of incorporated Ac-
countants and Auditors now admits
women who pass it's examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
HEARING DATE CHANGED

In order that all persons interested
may appear, the pubic service COM
mission today announced that the
petition of the Alabama Power COM
pany tor certificate of convenience
and Decessity permitting the con-
struction of a hydro electric unit at
Lock IL on the Warrior river will be
heard at Birmingham May II. The
case had been set for Montgomery
April Is, but was postponed one day
SO those involved in the case may not
be forced to come to the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
TAKE UP TEXTBOOKS

The state text book committee
Monday began the task of consider
ing the various books which have
been offered the state as official
textbooks for the public schools. All
books were submitted by noon Mon
day and will be opened by the COM
mittee at a time yet to be named.
Representatives of all publishing
copmanies submitting books which
the committee deems available for
use in schools will be called for per-
sonal conferences during the week.
A drawing was held when the COM
mittee assembled and the represen-
tatives will be called in the order of
their numbers. Each representative
will be given 5. minutes in which to
submit arguments in support of his
proposal on each book.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01

Cox has been prominent in politics
for many years, and took an active
part in the two campaigns OF Gov
ernor Brandon. He is a brother of
Roy r. Cox Of Birmingham. former
chief clerk of the state board of cor
troll and economy
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01

Arthur Smith. night Waterman at
the plant of the Langdale mills at
I.sangdale, who was convicted of
second degree murder and given 10
years in 1920, was released on parole
by Governor Brandon today. Smith
KILLED James II. Parker and con-
tended that he shot for the protec-
}tion of his own life after Parker
started toward him when he remon-
strated with Parker and others about
gambling on the company's property.
Congressman w. d. Bowling of the
Fifth district. who prosecuted Smith,
urged the governor to grant Glenn
ency and appeared in person Monday
in support of the petition. He con-
tended that all witnesses against
Smith were friends OF the man killed
and that Smith had no eyewitness to
counterfeit the testimony OF the
states witnesses. The trial judge
also recommended clemency, which
was supported by the former board
of pardons and the present board.
Governor Kilby considered the case
in March,, 1922, and declined to
grant a parole. holding that the
showing was not sufficient to war
rant Smiths release at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-01
20 STILLS DESTROYED

stills during week end raids were re-
ceived by the state law enforcement
department today. Seven Of the stills
were taken in Shelby county and six
in Jackson. Baldwin furnished three,
st. Clair one. Talladega one, Dekalb
one and Cherokee one.
In the Shelby raids, federal. state
and county officers poured out
$500 gallons of mash and Al gal
Ions of liquor and arrested eight per-
sons on charges of operating stills.
The Jackson raids netted $500 gall
Ions of mash and 16 gallons Of liquor,
One person was arrested on a charge
of operating a still in the Baldwin
raid, which was made by state, fed
eral and county officers.
The sheriffs worked with the state
officers in ST. Clair, Cherokee and
Talladega counties, while federal Of
ficers participated in the DeKalb
raid.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
CREE TO GET
 ANOTHER BOUT

NEW YORK, March l4.-The New York Boxing Commission has re- ceived a letter from Harry Greb, former light-heayyweight champion, stating that he was not satisfied with the result eff his recent fight with Gene Tunney, who defeated him in a 15-round contest. and requested that he be given a chance to redeem him. self. Chairman William Muldoon, of the commission, promptly took action and wired Greb in Pittsburgh that he was entitled to another chance. Mul- doon told Harry to send in his ehal- lenge and every effort would be made by the commission to bring about the match. Muldoon said that it would not be necessary for Greb to post a forfeit Greb says that he was not given fair play, and intimates that the officials who presided in his light with Hunney were prejudiced against him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
WILDE HAS SIGNED TO
 FIGHT IN !. S

NEW YORK, March 14.-Jimmy Wilde. of England, recognized in this country as worlds lsywetght boxing champion, has signed to defend his title in a bout at the Polo Grounds, June 16. according to announcement; by Tom O'ROmka. matchmaker for the Republican Athletic Club.
 Wilde has agreed to fight anyone selected by ORourke, the latter said
 The International Boxing Union a, a meeting in Paris 10 days ago ra fused to recognize Wilde as the worlds flywelght king because of his prolonged inactivity, but American boxing authorities still regard him champion. The International Boxing Union awarded the title so far as it's jurisdiction lis concerned do Mon treuil, Belgian champion. This coun- try was net represented at the meet ing.
 Wilde impressed American ring critics during a six months tour of this country and Canada beginning in November. 1919 He lost his first bout to Jack Sharkey at Milwaukee but Followed this reversal with a string of unbroken victories over most of the Heading flyweight and bantamweight boxers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
MATTY TELLS OF START; ];
 GOT DOLLAR FOR GAME

BOSTON. March 14.-President Christy Mathewson og the Boston Braves held 300 newsboys breathless here as he recounted how he had broken into organized baseball as a boy of 13 by pitching for the team of small Pennsylvania town.
 II was large flor my age he said, and had just quit being a newsboy. The team was made up of grown up husky farmers sons. and I was only 9 kid but the curve ball Was just coming in, and had learned to use it just a little.
 "They offered me dollar to pitch for them A dollar then amounted to more than it does now, but it was still pretty small for an afternoons pitching. That >was my first game. and we were lucky enough to win"
 Tho newshoys will be Mattys guests at the morning game between the Braves and the New York Giants here on April 19, Patriots Day
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
Justice and Grand Jury Clash on Art

FRESNO, cal. March 14-George Washington Smith, justice --of the peace here, has ideas about art. The Fresno county grand jury has ideas about art. Unfortunately, the artistic ideas of the two conflict.
 For many years Judge Smith has collected 'tpieces of art" and has pasted said pieces" on his wall. In fact the works of art today cover the wall in the court Of justice in lieu of waal paper.
 In report just filed by the grand jury, the Following opinion was ex- pressed about the counts art gallery:
 'The office of the justice of the peace, George w. Smith, Is in a de- plorable condition and is not in
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

keeping with the dignity of this county. The quarters are small, and larger quarters should be provided, and the decorations in the rooms should be selected with greater care and made to harmonize with the pur- pose of the office"
 To date Justice smith has not in- dicated whether he will move his art collection when he takes his larger offices, or whether he will select new pictures with greater care.D The present collection comprises fencing girl, Indian girls, society girls. cal. endar girls, bathing girls, cabaret girls, vintage of 1902 and just plain girls.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
FIELD SETTLED MILLION ON
 WIFE BEFORE DIVORCE

CHICAGO, March 14-A settlement involving nearly $1000,O00 was made by Stanley Field, nephew of Marshall Field. upon his wife before their di- vorce was granted, according to re- ports. Field obtained the separation, charging desertion.
 q pleaded with her to come back after she left me in 1921" Field testi- fled "She said she would never, never return"
 Mrs. Field was one of the famous "three Brown sisters of Baltimore"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
BOXER DIES FROM BLOW; OPPONENT IN
 RING EXONERATED

TACOMA, March 14.-Fred Powers, boxer known professionally as Fred die McCsine. died this forenoon from henorrhage of the brain. due to a blow received in a bout last night with Jimmie Smith. Smith has been exonerated by tho police.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
ON ONE PLANET

WASHINGTON, March 14.-A painter working on one of the government hotels near the Cap itol dropped his brush. It land cd on the terrace. and he asked a large pedestrian who passed opportunely to hand it to him.
 The passer scrambled up the terrace and lifted the brush to 'the workman.
 Thanks said the painter.
 Dent mention l." replied Chief Justice William H Taft.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
VOL MERTON FIRST MANAGER SINCE kENWORTHY ID WIN
 SOLID SUPPORT OF TEAM
By ROYAL BROUGHAM

SAN JOSE, Cal March 14-Just what caliber ball club will represent the fair city of Seattle in the coming baseball tournament cannot be ascer tained at this early date but sey- eral days observation in this camp of aching bones and sore muscles has disclosed this fact, the club is for Harry Wolverton, stronger than garlic salad.
 Esprit dc corps, morale. team spirit or whatever it is that a base ball team is supposed to have, is as necessary as good pitching staff or couple of 300 hittcrs. This club has it in largest gobs Excepting for a brief spell when Iron Duke Ken worthy was in the saddle, .Seattle ball clubs have lacked able field mar shals ever since they cast their lot with Proxy McClGthy's circuit. The Clymers. the Adamses and the Me Credies lacked that something which makes a successful leader. Wolver ton has it and the forty-odd members of the Seattle Indians nave accepted the Gray Wolf as their Moses and are following along at his heels like the children of Israel in the days of old
 Foes Started to Knock
 When Jim Boldt reached to San Francisco and signed Wolverton last winter. Bill Klerper, Jack Cook and other foes of the Seattle forces said Boldt was digging up the dead from the tomb like archaeolcgist5 in Egypt. But for a guy who is supposed to be a back number Harry Wolyerton has more friends than man who has just fallen heir to million dollars and is looking for somebody to help him spend it. Verify the Gray Wolf is still an idol in this old league, and from Canada to Mexico the fans will welcome the return of their for mer favorite.
 For instance, Jack James, the able San Francisco baseball writer, states that the Bay City fans are looking at the race in this manner:
 'If the Seals can't cop, we hope Wolverton can"
 Wolverton Still Popular Figure
 Scoop Gleason, another authority on sporting affairs, declares that Wolverton is still one of the popular figures in baseball, notwithstanding his absence from active competition Then there's Harry Gardner Harrys antipathy is managers, but the Sage of Barlow went on record just this morning as holding his new chief in high regard So 1t goes with Eldred. Billy Lane, Vean Gregg and the rest. All hands say they'll give their best for Harry, which is a pretty good start toward a successful season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
SOUTH DAKOTA IS IN
 FAVOR OF BOXING

PIERRE. s. D.. March 1i.-Effcc- tive July 1, 10-round decision boxing bouts in Iall organized cities in South Dakota are provided for in bill passed by the Legislature and sent to Governor MacMagter for his sigma ture.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
BABE RUTH NOW HAS
 SORE ANKLES, FANS
 REPORTED WORRYING

NEW YORK. March 14.-Partisans of the Yankees are worrying be- cause Babe Ruth, who has been suf- fering from influenza, now has sore ankles due to over-exert.on. This is according to the dope sent from the training camp at New Orleans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
WILLIE KAMM SLAMS SPHERE
 IN GOOD WAY

CHICAGO, H.. March 14.-Willie Kamm, the "$1OO,00O beauty" from the Pacific CoIst League, now with the White Sox. appearing for the first time in his uniform. nearly knocked the cover from the ball. lift ing it into am adjoining field. accord ing to advlces from the training camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
FIRPO LINED
 UP TO FIGHT

NEW YORK. March 14.-Luis An gelo FlrDo and Tex Rickard, after a discussion last night, virtually agreed that Firpo would meet the winner of the match between Jess Willard and Floyd Johnson, about May 12 If victorious. Firpo is as sured of flight with Jack Dempsey, probably in December.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
TALK
 UNDER WIZARD
 HOPPE'S HAND
Champion Recovers Le a d Over Schaefer and Then
 Forges Right Ahead.

NEW YORK. March 14.-Recover- ing his cue wizardy, Willie Hoppe. 1S.2 balkline billiard champion, last night oyeroame the lead of 223 gained by Jake Schaefer in the first block of 1,500 0point match, reaching the 1,000-poinls. SchaeferN counted only 994.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

YOUR "UNUsEis ASSETS-that typewriter, musical instrument, fur niture, office fixture or appliance are marketable. for cash, through the classified columns of The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
MORNING GAMES ON MEMORIAL DAY NOT
 TO BE ELIMINATED

WORCESTER. Mass, March 14.- Baseball Commissioner Landis, in a letter to the Worcester American Legion, opposed elimination of the morning ball games on Decoration Day, says he originally favored e1im- nation but finally concluded that to stop outdoor activities would not in daec the people to give the day to memorial observation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

THAT SPARE ROOM Is a cash asset if you use the Empire classi- fed You can rent 1t to desirable tensns at good price. thus lessen ing your own rent-burdsu-
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14
DEMPSEY WILLING

LOS ANGELES, March 14.-Jack Dempsey declared he was ready for match with Firpo Dempsey said the knockout of Bill Brennan by F.lp0 on Monday night was no sur prise to alin. Dempsey said it showed FNirp9 was a gcod fighter and Brennsn was still a tough man in the ring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-03-14

Cid bundles of newspapers at the Empirf, 20 eents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-22
Salesman Wanted

Wonderful opportunity for young
men to sell POOLE ELECTRIC
WASHING MACHINES and SNOW
WHITE CABINET CLOTHES DRY
Frs (gas operated) in Baltimore and
Washington, D. c.
We have a big proposition backed
by large organization. A large pub
licity campaign is now. under way, and
every possible cooperation will be
given statesmen who join our organi-
1ation.
Write us fully of your qualifca-
tions. Men between Fl and 80 pre-
ferred.
Address-Mr. G. P. Williams, care of
Standard Motor Distributing Co.,
81 S. Charles Street, Baltimore,
Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-22
ARMSTRONG OPPOSED
TO VOLSTEAD ACT
Republican Candidate For Governor
Declares Against Law In
Present Form.

Alexander Armstrong has declare
himself on the side of those Opposes
to the Volstead act in it's presen
form. He is reported in the Balti
more papers as saying that
GIN Maryland at this time existing
conditions do not seem to me to JUS
tify the passage of a State enforce
ment act"
Other statements in the candidate
declaration were:
That he was opposed to the
adoption of the Eighteenth A
mendment because he felt, owing
to the impossibility of standard
izing the habits of more than
100,000,0O0 people, that the
States should have retained ex-
elusive jurisdiction over prohibit
ton legislation.
That, although the Volstead
act is entitled to proper recog-
milton and respect from all citi-
zens," the primary duty of en-
forcing \ it should rest upon the
Federal Government.
That the States are under no
legal obligation to pass concur
rent legislation.
That an enforcement act in
Maryland, passed over the oppo-
sition of Baltimore city, would
impose upon the city a statute
apparently in conflict with popu-
lar sentiment.
!. That such a measure might be-
come Che feared) source of adj
ditional corruption and lawless-
ness.
That the counties of Maryland
already possess local liquor 1egis
lation, which should be strength
ened, if desired.
That Federal enforcement Off
Gals, while discharging their du-
ties in Maryland should receive
from state, county and city
authorities courteous conisdera-
ton and protection.
This, stand taken by the Republican
candidate will eliminate the wet an,
Cry issue from the gubernatorial cam
paign, as Governor Richie has lont
since expressed himself as to. prohi
bition conditions. The Drys now cal
only put the stamp Of disapproval OF
both can lidates, and confine them
selves to an attempt to control thu
Maryland is notably :
wet state and it will be difficult tx
PASS dry laws in the face of the sen
timent in Baltimore city and, it's in
creased representation in the Genera
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-09-22
Real Estate Transfers.

Darius II. Hancock from SlldS N.
Payne and wife and others, real est
tate on the northwest side Of Second
street, in Pocomoke City. Considera-
lion, $1,000, etc.
Charles Hudson from Ernest W.
Nelson and wife and another, 8 acres
Of land, more or less, on the left hand
side OF the County road leading from
NIT. Zion Church to Piney Grove, in
the 9th Election district. Considerar
ton, $40.
John Hudson from Ernest w. Mel
son and wife and another, 8 acres CT
land, more or less, on the left hand
side Of the County road leading from
Mt. Zion Church to Piney Grove, in
the 9th Election district. Considera-
ton, $40.
VIM. T. Mason and Chas. L. Mason
from Thos. Henderson and wife and
others, 30A acres of land, more or
less, on the East side of the County
road leading from Pocomoke City to
Cedar Hall, in the LIST Election dis
trict. Consideration, $500, etc.
John F. Duncan from Benjamin T.
Dryden and wife, real estate on the
northwest side Of Sixth street, in Po-
comoke City. Consideration, $1,000,
etc.
Samuel Townsend from William D.
Johnson and wife and others, house
and lot containing II acre, more or
less, on Bayside street, in Newark.
Consideration, $40, etc.
John F. Riggin from Eba w. Col
Inns and wife, 40 acres of land, more
or less, on the northwest side Of the
County road leading from Pocomoke
City toWelbourne in the 9Th Election
district. Consideration, $40, etc.
Oregon r. Benson, Jr., and Samuel
H. Helfrich from John S. Barnette
and wife, real estate in Ocean City.
Consideration, $40, etc.
Joseph A. Lynch and Mary E.
Lynch, his wife, from Cyrus w. Sell
by and wife and others, 3 acres and
9 perches of land, more Or lesss, near
Shockley's store, at Gray's Corner. in
the Sd Election district. Considers
tion, $40, etc.
Ralph L. Mason from Sampson J..
Parkers and wife, 21A acres of WOOD
mad, in the 18th Election district. Con-
sideration, $40, etc.
Chas. Lee Parker from Sampson j.
Parker and wife, 21.54 acres of land,
more or less, near Newark. Consid-
GRAFTON, $40, etc.