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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
LAST RESTING PLACE OF HAWAIIAN KING IS KNOWN BY THREE MEN

HONOLULU, T. H., March 25.-The last resting place of Kamehameha l, Hawaiis first and greatest king, is known to three persons and the To- cation was not secret that per- ished with the deaths of the attend ants at the monarch's funeral rites, as popularly believed Frederick w. BeclSley, Hawaiian historian, told the Hawaiian Historical society at its last meeting here.
 Kamehameha, warrior chief of the island of Hawaii. was the first to conquer all of the islands In the group. He united them Into king dom with himself as monarch. Ac- cording to the. popular legend, his body was secreted after death and the attendants were sworn never to reveal the location. Ram ehameha died in 1919 at the age of s3 years.
 T myself have seen the place where Kameham eha's bones lie Beckley told the society There are two other persons living today who know his last resting place. These are an old Hawaiian, in the federal service here, and an aged Hawaiian woman on the windward side of the island of Oahu. This information has been handed down through my fam fly to the oldest son. It is sacred trust of honor and is not to be re vealed. The common supposition that Kamehamehas remains were moved by King Kalakaua is false. Those were the bones of lesser chief"
 Beckley's statement which aroused great interest, followed the reading of paper on The Passing of Kame- hameha the Great" by Dr. w. D.. Westervelt, authority on Hawaiian legends and history.
 According to Westervelt, Kane hameha was the first Hawaiian chief who refused to permit the sacrifice of human being in an attempt to save the chieftain's life. When rela- tives and retainers attempted to sac rifice a man to propitiate the gods to spare the kings life, Kamehameha forbade them. saying, "The man be- longs to the chief"
 Westervelt said that Kamehame- has last words were "E ma i vale no oukou kuu pono" (The right which l have done ye cannot undo).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
OSCAR BOWERS GOES ON TRIAL FOR MURDER IN CRIMINAL COURT.
Boy Will Claim Father Was Responsible For
 Killing

When the case. of the state against
 Oscar Bowers is called before Judge William E. Fort In criminal division of circuit court Monday to be set | for trial during capital week one
 of the most unusual trials in recent
 annals of Jefferson county's crime records will be started. Bowers. an
 18year-old Coaldale youth, is
 charged with killing his father on
 the night of February IA, 1923. Not only is the case out of the
 ordinary but the defense outlined by
 young Bowers is one of the most
 unique ever presented. He planes
 his father, W. A. Bowers, for the
 killing.
 Bowers shot his father upon re- turning from religious gathering
 under the influence of liquor. A
 quarrel resulted between father and
 son and young Bowers seizing shot gun, according to witnesses, shot his father.
 When arrested the following ! morning he declared he remembered
 nothing of the affair until told by
 his mother that he had killed his father. He has adhered to this story since his arrest.
 It was after being confined in the that Bowers placed the blame for the shooting on his father He taught
 me to drink" the boy said. If it had not been for liquor l would not
 be here."
 Bowers declared that when he was a small boy his father taught him
 the love of whisky. Every time
 l.e took drink he gave me one. have known the taste of liquor since I was nine years old. Pa said it was good for me-"
 There were no witnesses to the killing but Bowers mother and sister told Coroner J. D Russum of hearing shot and rushing in the room to find the son standing over hand. Despite the fact that they will testify to this on the stand the
 mother and sister will be called as witnesses for the defense when the ! case comes to trial. It Is thought
 tLey will substantiate the boys claim that his father taught him to drink whisky .
 of this week less than two months
 will have elapsed from the commits sion of the crime and the closing of the record. Bowers was ar rested the night of the shooting and
 indicted the following day. One other case which will excite unusual interest if tried this week Is that of the state against W. M Yerby, Mt. Pinson dairyman. Yerby is charged with killing a neighbor last summer. He is also under in dictment for alleged complicity in tie Kidnapping of Ed Herman Daniels, North Birmingham negro taxi driver.
 It is not believed that Yerby will go to trial this week. He has been confined in the South Highlands in firmary for a month as result of pistol wounds alleged to have been sustained in fight with Daniels wLo escaped from his captors by snatching a pistol from one of them. leaping from the automobile in
 which he was confined and engaging in a gun battle with it's occupants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
MOVING REPORT GIVES AVERAGE 1000 MONTH
More Than 7,500 Families Moved
 Since August 1, 1922

Remarkably increased efficiency in handling moving records of the city of Birmingham is indicated by figures obtained from the police department Saturday. During period of 39 months. from April 1, 1919. to Au gust 1, 1922. only 6.0166 reports We're turned in to the department, or an average of 154 month.
 Since August 1. 1922, when Serst. s. F. Goad was detailed to devote his entire time to enforcement. of the moving ordinance, ,502 reports have been received, or an average of about l ,000 q month.
 A penalty of from s5 to $50 is provided by law, for any drayman or transfer man who fails to make report within 24 hours to police headquarters showing whom he has moved, and place moved to and from. Keeping the records up to date has proven extremely valuable to the po- lice department and to local business concerns. 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
URGE AVENUE
East Birmingham Residents Active
 In Efforts.

Working through a special commit tee and with the help of business in- terests assured. the East Birmingham Civic association is making ;t deter mined effort to secure the paving of Tenth Avenue. north. from Twenty eighth to old Fiftieth street in order to give that section of the city direct paved connection with the business center.
 By means of private subscription and with the assistance of some of the business institutions it Is hoped to raise the necessary funds, which will amount to around $100,00h. it is stated. The property is not of suf- ficient value as to raise the amount by regular assessment. ss
 The committee, composed of Se m Barnett, John W. Lacey, W. O.. Chaney and C. E. Ragsdale. hone to induce the city to undertake the work, with assistance which has been promised. The work contemplated will necessitate paving stretch about two miles in length. Citizens of East Birmingham, are said to be very anxious for the paving. and 1t is not expected, that serious difficulty will be experienced in securing the necessary funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
URGE CIVIL SERVICE
Want POstmasters Named From Highest Man On List

Want Postmasters Named From
 Highest Man On List
 WASHINGTON, March 25.-Pres- ident Harding has been urged by Richard Dana. president of the Ma tional Civil Service Reform League, to end the practice of making pc litical appointments" to first, second and third class postmasterships and to see that selections hereafter are confined in each instance to the per son standing highest on the civil service eligible list.
 A letter from Mir. Dana to the Pres ident, made public today by the league, said that during the entire period of Dr. Works administration If the post office department the candidates standing highest in the civil service commissions examina- tions "were submitted to the mem- bers of Congress of the dominant party, and this has resulted as it was anticipated it would result in making the appointments political"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
EA STEER EGG HINT

The Bessemer Bicycle club is plan ming an Easter egg hunt to be held at Ferns Springs next Sunday after noon, when large number of girls will be guests of the boys of the club. In addition to the egg hunt the club will provide luncheon and music, while several Sunday school work CTS will accompany the children to make short talks.
 Sunday afternoon the club mem bers hiked to Ferns Springs. the pro- cession being led by several girls who are members of the auxiliary. There were 43 in the party. Besse- mer youths are much interested in the summer program of the two clubs, and it is believed that between them the membership will soon reach 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
Negro Killing At ketona Late Sum
 day Afternoon

Dock Jemison, negro. aged 3s. was placed in the Jeffersen county jail Sunday night. charged with the mur- der of Dudley Dunning, another ne- gro. aged 2S. at 6:45 o'clock Sunday evening a ketona.
 Cunning was shot in the head. heart and stomach with a 40 Colts and was said to have died instantly.
 Jemison was arrested by Police Officer ]. C. Walker at ketona and brought into Birmingham and placed in the county jail by Coroner J. p. Russum and Deputy H. E. Badger. Coroner Russum stated that all wit nesses were under oath and that in vestigation of the case would be com m- pleted Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
REDUCE GRAVEL RATE

HATTIESBURG. Miss, March 25.- Special Leased Wire.)-C NJ. Nor. gan. president of the Mississippi rail road commission. returned here from Jackson with the announcement that the commission on Thursday cited all appear before the commission in Jackson on April 3 to show cause. if any they can, why they should not be required to reduce their rates on gravel where the shipments go over two or more lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
NEGRO IS KILLED
Charley Mitchell, Negro, Is Held For
 His Murder

Frank Ephraim, negro. 91s Twelfth street, south. was dead Sunday as the result of five bullet wounds re- ceived Saturday afternoon. Charley Mitchell, negro. 1616 Seventh alley north, who is said to have confessed to doing the shooting, was arrested on a charge of murder Saturday aft ernoon by Detectives w. L. BrannoH and Tom Williamson of the homicide squad. Ephraim died at the Hllman Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
REVIVAL SERVICES

Revival services will start at the Southside Baptist church Monday evening when Rev. J. NJ. Thompson of Talladega will fill the pulpit. There will be daily services morning and evening for q period of 10 days, to which the public has been invited.
 Preparations for the revival have gone steadily forward in spite of the fact that the pastor, Rev. Roy Chand- Ter, has been confined to his bed with influenza. His condition is much better and he hopes to be on hand for the opening service Monday eve ming Cottage prayer services will be held during the revival. A large choir has been organized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
TAG nAY NETS S1S3

Tag day Saturday, netted $1S3. and this money will be used to send Con federate Veterans to the reunion at New Orleans. The tags were sold un- der the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy, who were assist ed by number>of young girls, who are members of the Children of the Con- federacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
BEssEMER BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bessemer bureau of The Age-Herald circulation department will please phone Bessemer 10Sl-W Those desiring to call Howe Price Bessemer correspondent, will please phone Bessemer PIG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
|TODAYS
  \ sN yS
l MON
 | MARCH 1 20 i 1923
AT THE MOVIES


 Alcazar-Barbara LaMarr in Poor Mems Wives
 Galax-Walter Hiers in MT. Bill lings Spends His Dime." Odeon-"Around the World in Is Days"
 Princess-Neal Hart in Danger Valley"
 Rialto-Gladys Walton in "Gos- sip."
 Royal-William Fairbanks in Spawn of the Desert" Strand-Agnes Ayres in Racing Hearts"
 Trianon-Pola Negri in Mad Love-"
 AT THE THEATRES Jefferscn--Dark. Lyric-keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loews Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures.
 Current Events Civic forum luncheon of the Cham Der of Commerce at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock.
 Program of w SY Musical program arranged by Jan Garber of the famous Garber-Davis orchestra, beginning at D. m. stand ard central time. Opening announcements. Garber-Davis, the nationally fla nous orchestra, will favor W S Y's listeners with some of their best se- lections for one hour, beginning at [ D. m. standard central time. Market quotation service begins at 9 a, m. and D. m,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
EASTER SONG SERVICE

The annual Easter song service at the First Methodist church will be held next Sunday evening when Miss Nellie Adams will have charge. She will be assisted by Mrs. Paul Rags dale and Miss Phyllis Waites. while many of the best singers in the city will be in the choir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
woMAN,s MISSIONARY UNION

Mrs. B. F. Phillips and Mrs. G. II. Glastonbury will entertain the Wom- ans Minssionary union of the Eleventh Street Baptist church at their home. 931 Fourteenth street, south, at 2:30 o'clock Monday aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
NEGRO IS SHOT
Lee Looks Like He Had Faced
 Firing Squad

Apparently having faced firing squad, William Lee. negro. of Bril- liant, Ala, was in the Birmingham General hospital Sunday night suf fering from 10 to 15 bullet wounds in the abdomen, said to have been received from .32-caliber pistol.
 Lee was brought into Birmingham at 5:50 o'clock from Brilliant, having been shot about noon. it was stated Lee told attendants at the hospital that he had been shot by another negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
NURSES BODY FOUND
Now Believe YounE Woman Endet
 HNr Own Life

Now Believe YounE Woman Ended
 Her Own Life
 NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.. March a5,-The body of Miss Jeanette Brezele. 21-year-old nurse, daughter of Prof. William Brezele of Rutgers college, for whom a wide search was instituted, after her disappearance from Middlesex General hospital Feb ruary 21, was found today floating in the Delaware and Raritan canal
 After an examination of the body Coroner Hubbard said he could find nothing to indicate that the young woman had been murdered and as- sumed that she had taken her own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
M,CORD DELIVERS ADDRESS

Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery addressed the mems class of the First Presbyterian church Sunday evening following the usual services. All of the men of the city were invited to the services, which were delayed in order that members of other churches might have the opportunity to at tend.
 Judge McCord is one of the most noted Sunday school workers in the state and his address here was in tended to aid the Presbyterian men in arranging an interesting program for the newly formed Mems club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
MRS. J. l.. WELCHELL ILL

Little change is noted in the con- dition of Mrs. J. l.. Welchell, who is quite i'll at the Baptist hospital, ac- cording to reports from her phy- sician Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

Charles W. Frobos-Funeral services for Charles w. Frobos, aged 62 who died Friday at the family res idence, 1119 Thirty fourth street north. were held at o'clock Sun day afternoon from the residence Burial was in Elmwood, with Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

Miss Margaret Ansley of Whining ton, N. C., and Mrs. J. s. levitt of Lakeland, Fla. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later by Johns.
 Mrs. Henry Elizabeth Cochrnn-Aged 24, died at the residence, 2112 Fifth avenue, north, Sunday afternoon. She Is survived by her husband, two small sons. her mother and several sisters. Funeral arrangements will fe announced later by Ridout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
DEATHS

Miss Grace Foster-Funeral services for Miss Grace Foster, who died at her home at Manchester, Ala, Friday evening. were held in Elm
 wood cemetery shortly after ar rival of the remains in Birming-
 ham at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Arrangements were in charge of Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
Mrs. V. P. Hutcheson-Funeral ser

Mrs. V. F. HutchesOn-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. N. r. Hutcheson, aged 65, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Coxe. 912 Adam street, Gray mont, were held from the residence at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The remains were sent to Hartselle. Ala, by Ridout Sunday afternoon for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

James J. Chandler-Funeral services for James J. Chandler, aged 7S. who died Friday at local in firmary, were held from, the Clay Methodist church at II o'clock Sun day morning. Burial was in Clay cemetery, Vice in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

Clarence of the Pggly Wggy Stor making the New York stand their heads fgravey speak ing The Pggy Wgy sold short and the like sky rocket Trading the stock exchange and after March P those that did not settle would have $25o decde clerk grocery in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
DIAMOND

One and one-fourth carat. very beautiful white stone. very slightly imperfect. in visible to eye. Cheap for cash. Address
 DIAMOND"
 Care 2e-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

Middle class in Vienna lives on community kitchens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
Mr.. Mnrx c. nrown-Fnneral serv.

Methodist church at II o'clock Sun day morning. Burial was in Clay cemetery, Vice in charge.
 ices for Mrs. Mary c. Brown, aged 49, who died Saturday night at the residence, 420 Fortieth street, north. were held from Christ Sanc- tified church at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Forest Hill cemetery. Vice in charge. Mrs. May McCutchens-Funera serv- ices for Mrs. May McCutchens, saged 55,- who died at her home at sNyota. AsAla.. Saturday morning, 2were held at Nyota Sunday after noon. Burial was in the Nyota cemetery, with Ridout in charge. Mrs. J. (. BishOp-Aged 43 years. died at a local infirmary Sunday evening. She is survived by her husband. Rev. J. c. Bishop of 1917 Forty-eighth street, north; two sons and two daughters, father and mother, Mir. and Mrs. I. C.. White of Birmingham, four broth CTS and three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the East Birmingham Baptist church. Vice in charge. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
 J. K. Flcmming-Aged 62 years, died at the residence, 6526 Floss ave- nue, Sunday afternoon. He is sur vived by his widow. one son, H. Flemming; one daughter, Mrs. Os- car. Kyle. and three grandchildren Funeral will be conducted from the residence at o'clock Monday aft ernoon. Vice in charge. Burial will be in Forest Hill cemetery.
 Frank IT. Anslcy-Aged 45, died at his residence. 2824 Nineteenth ave- nue. Ensley. Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, three daughters. Alice and Ruth Ansley, and Mrs. Fred kile, all of Bir- mingham; his mother, Mrs. Mar than Ansley of Lakeland. Fla; two brothers. Claude and Bradford Ans ley of Tampa, Fla; two sisters,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
ENsLEY BUREAU

ENSLEf BUREAU
 Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensley bureau Age-Herald correspondent will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. Ensley 406-W. The circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 309h Nineteenth street, Room 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

Saginaw council, No. 57, Degree of Pocahontas, vii, entertain at dance Monday evening at the Red Mems hall, 2007k Avenue E, for the pur- pose tf replenishing the lodge wam- pum. The dance is on the two and one plan and will begin at o'clock and conclude at midnight. The pub lie is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
POWER COMP ANY
 AT BESSEMER |S IN NE w QUARTERS
Increased Business Demands Larger Office and Better
 Facilities
BESSEMER BUREAU !
 THE AGE-h kRALD Bcssemcp, Ala. March 25

The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company is enlarging its Bessemer headquarters, moving the office from 1Sfl Second avenue to 1909, next door, and is opening a work shop and storage room in the building formerly occupied by the office. These changes are due to the larger demand for service being made on the Bessemer office. and the new office will provide more space for the clerical department and for the display of electrical goods.
 The office of the company will be moved to the new location Monday and the storage and work room will be occupied during the week.
 Repairs to the substation in the rear of the office have been com pleted. It will be remembered that the station was struck by lightning about three months ago, practically destroying the entire interior, in cluding several thousand dollars worth of delicate machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26
PRESENTED WITH CUP

A. r. Chesscr was presented with a silver loving cup at Sunday school services at the Southside Baptist church Sunday morning in recogni- tion of his faithful work during the past few months in bringing new members to the Brotherhood class. Presentation or the cup was made by A. E. Ausman on behalf of the membership.
 The class is composed of men and for the past few months they have carried out a drive for new members. MT. Chesser not only won out in se- curing members. but contributed much towards new features in the class work.
 The Southside Baptist church is working out a mum Der of features designed to attract the interest and attention of the men of the commu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-26

The circles tf the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon as follows: Builders with Mrs. c. B. Powell, 2309 Avenue +: brides. with Mrs. J. D. McCosstin. 1914 Thirtieth street; gleener. with Mrs. w. T. Caine 2215 Avenue H.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-29
.METUCHEN MASONS ELECT
ENOS FOURATT MASTER

METUCHEN, Dec. AT the an
auai election of officers meeting,
held by the Mt. Zion Lodge No. 35,
r. A. NJ, Thursday night the fol-
lowing officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: Enos Fouratt, wors-
shipful master; II. Ramsey Crowell.
senior warden; William e. MacClurg
junior warden; Charles c. Weber,
secretary; Charles M. Tausig, treas
urer; Milton c. Nook, trustee.
W~orshipful Master Fouratt then
made the following appointments:
Alfred b. James, chaplain; Ernest 7.
F%ouratt, senior deacon; William G.
Acken, Junior deacon: Fred thinner
man, senior master of ceremonies:
Edward Fl. Koyen, Junior master of
ceremonies Robert x. Nook, senior
steward; John G.. Grimley, Junior
steward; Luther e. Riddle. %organist;
Robert e. Mallory, tyler; Charles c.
Weber, proxy to grand lod:e.
Following the installation. Rufus
Renninger, past master of the lodge,
was presented with a past masters
Jewel. The former officers OF Mr..
Renninger's staff were presented
with an apron. On January 2S the
lodge will celebrate the fftieth ami
versary of the masonic body. An
elaborate program is planned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-29
PEOPLE INJURED
IN COLONIA ACCIDENT

Samuel Swerling, a dental me-
chanic, of Newark, is confined in the
Railway hospital with a deep cash
on his left jaw as a result of a head
on automobile collision between the
car of DIR. Sylvia Moss. of 139 Smith
street, and the machine of George
Potter, of Keyport, at Colonia, on
Thursday night.
Miss Moss, a local dentist. and
DIR. Bennett Gray, another local den
fist, whose business office is at 16d
Smith street, were also in the Moss
car at the time of the accident, the
former being attended for a lacera-
ton of the left temple and a cut on
the lower lip, while DR.. Gray had
a wound on the upper lip dressed
Miss Moss and DR.. Gray were re-
leased from the institution imme-
diately following the dressing OF
their wounds.
The Moss car was practically
wrecked and the Keyport machine
also was badly damaged.