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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
DYNAMITING CASES OFF
THE RAIL SHOP STRIKE
SET FOR FEBRUARY %.

Six men who are alleged to have
perpetrated the dynamiting outrages
during the railway shopmen's strike
last summer will be tried in criminal
court during the week of February
%. it became known Thursday with
the setting of the docket for the
month of February by Forney Bran
don, clerk of the court. These men
were arrested by members of the
Alabama national guard on duty dur
ing the strike and were indicted by
the fourth quarterly grand jury of
1922,
The men to be tried for dynamiting
are Kelly Barnett, r. A. Crunk, C. c.
McGraw, Charlie Moore, E. NJ. Thomp-
son mad E. F. Fox.
Other capital cases to be tried at
the February term of the court are
l.. c. Moody, two charges of arson;
George w. Russell, murder in the
second degree; Gus Kelly, robbery;
William Burton, robbery; John S.
Horwell, robbery, and Ernest S.
Snow. robbery. The full docket for
the month has not yet been set, Mr..
Brandon said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
SWANEY CASE JURY FAILS
TO AGREE; DISCHARGED

After celebrating more than 90
hours the jury in the case of Andrew
j. Swaney against the st. Louis and
San Francisco Railway company and
M. C. Helton, in which Swaney seeks
to recover 100000 damages for al
legged false arrest and Imprisonment,
reported to Judge J. B. Arid Thurs
day afternoon that it could not agree
and was discharged. The jury was
given the case Wednesday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock, following a two-d day
trial.
The suit grew out of the arrest of
Swaney by railway detectives April
"a, 1921. He alleged in his complaint
that railway agents arrested him
charging him with robbing a box car
and that lie was forced to remain in
Jail two days. According to the com
plant he was found not guilty of
the charge. 1t is also asserted that
the railway company caused war
rant for his arrest, charging assault
and battery to be issued by Circuit
Clerk William j. Waldrop, November
10, 1921. Swaney claims that by
reason of the alleged false arrest and
Imprisonment his character, reputa-
ton and standing in the community
in which he resides was damaged,
He lives at 7SS Twentieth street,
west.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
VETERANS OF SPANISH
WAR GIVEN PLACE OF
HONOR BY GOVERNOR

All Spanish war veterans are being
urged by John A. Holmes, Jr., de-
partment adjutant of Alabama, to ae-
cept an invitation extended by Mont
gomery camp No. 3 to participate in
the inauguration ceremonies of Judge
WV. Brandon, governor elect. Let
ter has been received by Mr. Holmes
from Judge David w. Crosland, COM
mander of Montgomery camp, in
which it is said that special post
of honor Immediately with Governor
Brandons automobile" would be ac :
corded them. Judge Brandon is a
Spanish war veteran.
Judge Crosland requests that all
veterans meet at the court house in
Montgomery at 10 o'clock Monday
morning to assemble for the parade.
Mr.. Holmes said he desired all mem
bers of the Birmingham camp who
could participate in the parade 20
communicate with him, but if that
was not possible he urged that they
be present in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
EXAMINER FLEMING
COMES HERE FEB. IL

Examiner Fleming of the Interstate
Commerce commission will be here
February IL to hear protests of Bir-
mingham shippers against the recent
proposal of the carriers to raise rates
on grain and grain products from
Memphis to Birmingham. The pres
ent rate is "a cents. The carriers
proposed to raise 1t to 81 cents. The
shippers protested through the traf-
fic bureau and the raise was sus-
pended, pending hearing April 2S on
the merits of the case.
Two days following this hearing
Examiner Fleming will hear the case
of wholesale hardware dealers com
planning of rates on roofing from
middle western points and asking
reparation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
JANUARY INVESTMENTS
C. A. ROLAND COMMITS
SUICIDE; ILL HEALTH IS
GIVEN AS CAUSE OF ACT

Claude A. Roland, 60, 1924 Louise
street, shot himself through the head
shortly after $50 o'clock Thursday
night. He was found lying in a pool
of blood on the floor close to the
bed and an army automatic with
which the deed was committed was
found under him. Death was in
Simultaneous, according to state
ment by Coroner Russum who inves-
tigated Immediately, and returned a
verdict of suicide.
Miss Betty Idom. a roomer at the
house, heard the shots and with IL.
E. Hall, another roomer, investigated.
and found Roland. who was dead
when they reached his side. Three
shells for the pistol were found on
the dresser and three in the maya
zine besides the exploded cartridge.
The deceased was married and his
wife and several children survive
him. They could give no light on
the reason for his suicide, but it is
supposed that i'll health was the
cause.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
PIZITZ ASSOCIATION
ENJOYS A DELIGHTFUL
LUNCHEON AND DANCE

Approximately $50 employees of
Pizitz Dry Goods company and their
friends danced at the first 1923 frolic
of the Pizitz Mutual Benefit associa-
ton at the Tutwiler hotel Thursday
night. The frolic, which comprised
a buffet luncheon and a dance, began
at 1880 o'clock and lasted until mid
night.
In addition to the dancing special
acts by store talent featured the
evening. Among the numbers given
between dances were: a plano duet
by Miss Alberta Greer and Miss Mary
Brodericht, Ben Brown in black
face skit all of his own, reading
by Mrs. Bert Ruff accompanied at
the piano by Miss Alberta Greer, and
a violin solo by Jack Kadis.
The association which gave the
frolic Is an organization composed of
all employees of the store. Its pur-
pose is to care for sick and needy
employees. Each person who works
for the Pizitz stores automatically
becomes a member of the association
upon entering the employ of the
store. Each member is charged a
fee in proportion to his earning ca
pacity, according to Officers of the
association.
Officers of the organization are:
P. 1. Pincus, president; C. l.. Lyons,
vice president and Miss Tootsie Gold
man, secretary. Miss Goldman and
Mrs. Pincus had charge of the ar
engagements of the entertainment.
While the dance at the Tutwiler is
the first one to be given there by
the association it has had frequent
get-together meetings at the store,
according to Miss Goldman. She said
that meeting of the association
would be held next week with view
of determining how often such func-
tions should be given. 1t is probable
that they will become quarterly II
not monthly affairs. she said.
Z If this policy is decided on by the
association the dances will be given
at the Tutwiler until the completion
of Pizitz new store when they Will
be transferred to the ball room OF
that building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
FRIDAYS PROGRAM AT
NEW RADIO STATION

Friday night marks the first of
the weekly concerts to be broad
casted from the new powerful sta
ton of the Alabama Power company
at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's store.
The new station was dedicated with
suspicious ceremonies Wednesday
night and fans are glad to hear that
all of the news will now come from
their new station.
Musical programs arranged by Miss
Sara Mallam begin at s o'clock stand
ard central time.
l. Opening announcements and
tuning in.
2. Vocal solo. Standing in the
Need o'Prayer," negro spiritual. Miss
Jane Bramlett.
5. Instrumental trio, "Sextette,"
Wood Price, first mandolin; George
A. Wade. guitar.
4. Tenor solo, "Mattinala," ]. P.
Denton.
5. Reading, Going to the Movies, "
Miss Louise Gallager.
6. Vocal solo. THE Old Ark's a
Moverin,' negro spiritual, Miss Jane
Bramlett.
I. Instrumental trio, "Serenata,'
Messrs. Price, Houston and Wade.
s. Tenor solo, Absent" j. F. Den
ton; Mrs. Walter C. Rea, accompanist.
9. Closing announcements and
signing off.
The market quotation service be-
gins at o'clock. standard central
time.
1. Closing quotations of the New
York Stock exchange, New York Cot
ton exchange, New Orleans Cotton
exchange, Chicago Board OF Trade
twheat, corn and oats), and Liberty
bonds.
2. Quotations from Morris ave
nue., Birmingham, on fruits. produce.
livestock, beef. hides, tallow and
poultry, and local Birmingham securi-
ties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
WILLIAM A. ALTMAN DIES;
FUNERAL TO BE AT YORK

William A. Altman, widely known
throughout the state, and formerly a
we'll known figure in Alabama poll
tics, died at his residence in York,
Ala, at 5 O'Clock Thursday afternoon,
according to advices reaching John
w. Altman, local attorney, nephew
of the deceased.
Funeral services for Mr.. Altman
will be conducted from the resi-
dence at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Burial Will be in the family burial
grounds there. He is survived by his
wife. Mrs. Lula Altman, and the fol-
lowing children Miss Elizabeth Alt
man, John A. Altman and Henry Alt
man of Houston, Tex.
Mr.. Altman was a member of the
last constitutional convention in
Montgomery in 1901 and has served
his home county in the legislature
for several terms.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
NJ TENDON ISSUES
DRASTIC ORDE R ON
C|TY'S PAY CHECKS
Firemen and Employees of the
Board of Education Alone
Unaffected by Commits
sion Heads Edict

Orders have been issued by D. e
McLendon, city commission president
that no checks for salaries of en-
ployes, except for those of the fire
department and board of education
shall be given out by the comptroller
to department heads for distribution
This became known Thursday morn
ing when the order. direct result OF
disclosures growing out of investiga-
tions of pay roll Irregularities of
George C. Moore, former street com
missioner, dismissed by the commits
sion last week on charges made by
McLendon, was made public.
Investigations conducted prelimi-
nary to the hearing of Moore, who
was charged with having drawn
money irregularly for dummy
employee, revealed that other depart
ment heads were in the habit of
drawing checks for their employees
for distribution. McLendon an
nounced then that this was sur
prise to him and declared that he
would put a halt to it.
McLendon's Letter
The letter directed by McLendon
to each department head follows:
please be advised that, effective
at once, all city employees except
members of the fire department and
the board of education Will be re-
quired when receiving their pay roll
checks to appear in person for the
same at the office of the city comp
troller, room 234, city hall.
F.f
your department so that they may
govern themselves accordingly"
Employees of the fire department
are exempt from the order by rea-
son of their being scattered through
out the city and are necessarily con-
fined to their posts rigidly. Their
checks will be drawn by Chief ]. L.
Akin. as heretofore.
Employees of the board of educa-
ton, which include teachers, are eX-
cluded because their salaries go
through special school fund admin
istered by the school board.
Practice Heretofore
Heretofore, it has been customary
for the head of the municipal ga
rage, the chief of police and the
regularly for all employees under
them. Checks have been drawn by
heads of other departments, accord
ing to the comptroller, but not as a
regular policy. McLendon's new or
der will require every policeman, ga
rage employee and street employe, as
well as all others, to come to the
comptrollers office for his check.
President McLendon declared Fl
nances of the city are going to be
administered not only honestly, but
also with every appearance of hon
esty and regularity. There may be
nothing irregular in fact in depart
ment heads drawing checks for their
men, but it is certainly not regular in
appearance.
ct was surprise to me to find
recently that there was a prevalent
practice of this sort. 1t has got to
go, and l propose to stand behind the
| order"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
LICENSE INSPECTOR Is
ROUNDING UP DELINQUENT

Deputies from the office of state
and county license inspector. o. S.
Finch, continue to arrest delinquents
at the rate of about 100 a day, ac-
cording to an announcement by Mr..
Finch Wednesday. The work of ar
resting delinquents and placing them
under bond for the payment of
license fees will not stou until all
delinquents In the county have been
apprehended, Mr.. Finch declared.
The license inspector stated that
licenses had been due since October /
and that three months time was
enough for any one to settle with the
state for the privilege of doing bust
ness
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
HARMONY SINGERS WILL
MEET AT COURT HOUSE

The jefferson County Christian
Harmony Musical association Will
hold it's first quarterly meeting of
the year Sunday, January 81, in the
court house at Birmingham. accord
ing to an announcement Thursday
by A. A. Vines, president of the as
ISOLATION. Dinner will be served at
noon.
mony and sacred harp singers be
present to participate in the sing
He also requested that all bring their
harmony song books. The public is
cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12

Opens Law office Here-Fred II.
Woodward, formerly of the law firm
of Woodward & Powell in the First
National Bank building, has severed
his connection with that firm and
opened an office in the Title Guaran-
tee building. He has practiced law in
Birmingham since his release from
government service in 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
DEAD MEN TO BLAME
is VERDICT EXPECTED
FROM CORONER FRIDAY

Verdict that Frank Lewis and four
negro track laborers, who were
killed by an explosion in a heading
in Dolomite mine No. l of the Wood
ward Iron company early We 1lesday
morning met death as a result of
their own ca-elessness and negli-
gence is expected to be rendered Fri
day by Coroner J. D. Rssum. Mr..
Russum am ounced Thursday that he
would complete Investigation Friday
The cororar indicated that unless
unexpected evidence is produ ed his
verdict will be that the men came to
their death through their own fault.
Officials of the mine stated, follow
inv the explosion, that Lewis, who
had charge of the gang, was twice
warned not to enter the heading I'M
til it was inspected ny the fire boss.
The following negroes were killed
by the explosion IN which Lewis met
death, according TO the res ords of
the woodward company: Robert
Giles of Bessemer, Dan McCan of
Dolomite, Zollie White of Bessemer
and John Minis of Brighton. Lewis
was the only married man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-12
DO YOU?
RESOURCES

DO YOU?
Do you really know whether your
CLEANER is responsible?
Cleaners T0OOVC]%
Dyers -eD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
LADIES'! DARKEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR

The use OF Sage and Sulphur for
restoring faded. gray hair to It's
natural color dates back to grand.
mothers time. She used IL to keep
her hair beautifully dark, glossy and
attractive, Whenever her hair took
on that dull. faded or streaked ap.
ponrance, this simple mixture was
applied with wonderful effect.
But brewing at home Is mussy and
out.of.datc, Nowadays, by asking
ut any drug store for bottle OF
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com.
pound" you viii get this famous old
preparation, improved by tho ad.
dition OF other ingredients. which
can be depended upon TO restore nat.
ural color and beauty TO the hair.
a woll.known downtown druggist
says II dnrkens the hair so nntur.
ally and evenly that nobody can tell
II has been applied, You simply
dampcn a sponge or soft brush with
II and draw this through your hair,
taking one strand at a time, ny
morning the guly hair disappears,
and after another application or two
1t becomes beautifully dark and
glossy. Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
Music
Edward johnson
Concert March ~


Following Rachmanlnoff IN the La
dies Musical clubs course. Edward
Johnson. The distinguished tenor. Will
BE- presented AZ the Metropolitan on
Monday evening March i2. An
artist u supreme artistic attain.
mrnia, Sir johnson viii be one ~
the most Interesting personalities In
a season Teplet6 with musical offer
lnEs. IiiFh success with the prcas
and public has come 90 Edward John.
son since hls return 30 The United
States after a brilliant career no tho
principal tenor % the opera houses
Ia Rome. Milan. Florence. Genoa ard
the Royal opera houses o. Lisbon
and Madrid Never before IN the
history u the lyric drama has a
male singer OF foreign birth 20 won
The admiration OF Iu,ly's music loy.
ere This is the place heid from the
day ~ hlH debut land II rtin held b.
Edunrdo a. Giovanni. 20 uso tho Ital.
lanhted name which was his until
his recent return % the United
states.
In Italy SIR Johnson studied under
Lombardo and hiH success kept him
In Italy Tor many years FIRST hon0rn
were HE IN creating the tenor roles
In Montemczzi's la Nave" P.z
zetu'a "Fedra." PuecInrn III Ia.
barro." and "Gisnni schlechi" A.
Montemczzi's urgent request. no ere.
ated the tenor role 10 "L'Am0re del
Tire Re-" u WIS SIR. Johnson who
FIRST sang "Pnrsifal" In Italy. lie
came back 70 America In November.
1919. and opened his season IN ''fe.
dora" with tho Chicago Opera Asso,
citation. 50 overwhelming was his
reception that tho opera was re-.
peaiFd within less than 4s hours.
Then followed a series % triumphs
that placed his name with the great.
eat - grand opera stars. After
three years with tho Chicago Opero
company Gafu CaHsaEza at the
Metropolitan induced Mr Johnson 20
come 90 the Metropolitan opcra.
fsHHf y NH' NAAt- tHHAFaNAA AaHN AAA f.aahlN sAlh
pcarcd IN nine leading roles. and has
been acclaimed BY the mos, discrim.
mating critics. The critic q tho New
York Times says that the art Of IA.
ward johnson can be studied 20 ad.
vantage By all aspiring grand opera
students. and Mr. Dcvries Of tho
Chicago American wrote: Such
beautiful huaviiy Of tone. such ease
OF production and such thrilling
warmth brought forth one Of the
greatest ovutionH have ever wit
neAAod A" Tho critic Of the Chicago
Tribune said The applause which
Numbered thru the house hilencsd
tho orchestra and stopped tho per.
forInhneo. II was "A triumph such as
few singers have scored In this ooun.
try"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27

place ~ the school. March ?. az s
.. m, Community singing, dancing
BY Marie Kelly and Mary Meagher.
selections by the kitchen land and
readings by Virginia Quick Of tho
Morris Dramatic school, VIII be fol-
lowed BY contest games with prizes
and carnival Of side shows. Ad.
mission VIII 10 Snts and cent I'D.
dltional for each side attraction. and
small charge for refreshments.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
All Fat People
Should Know This

Tat pnople owe a deb, OF gratitude
20 tho author or the now famous
Ahrmola Prescription. aud are stlll
more Indebted for Tho reduction OF
this harmless. effective obesity rem
ody 10 tablet form. MRrmola Pre-
soTlpilon Tablets can b obtained at
all drug stores tho world over at the
reasonable price OF ono dollar for a
case. or you can secure them direct
on receipt af price from tho MRrmoia
Co.. asa Woodward Ave, Detroit.
Mich. This now leaves no excuse
Tor dieting or violent exercise for
the reduction OF the ovcrfat body TO
mal.--Advertiacmrn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
Personal

Mr and Mrs li vs. Kent. accom-
panied ~ Mrs Henry n Hhead ami
SIR and Mrs. D. & Avcrill. returned
sunday from a five weeks motor trip
70 California
Mrs. stephen Cook left Saturday
for Portland where shc Win Wait
her son and dauEhtsrin law. SIR
and Mrs. Frederick Cook
Mr. George Ciuto. ~ Minneapolis
Is the house guest Of Mr and Mrs.
Alfred Holio
Ar and Mrs Egbort Sanford Hall
are being follcitatcd on the birth Of
a daughter Nae Belle. az their
home. February a.
Mr. and Mru. william Bolcom re-,
turned today from trip q several
weeks In tho East
Mr. and Mrs Henry Brodsrick
spent the week ond IN Portland
Miss Edith Young left today FOR
Santa Barbara. Cal. 10 be away
about a month.
Or. Helen Babcock has returned
after a three months absence IN the
East, devoted 20 postgraduate work
In various Eastern clinics She wnf
Joined IN Southern California By Dr
o. ID. nabeock who returned with
her.
Mrs Aston c. Hole and Mrs. wal.
lacs q. Collins returned last night
from a visit Ia New York.
Mrs. +, J Brown win leave sun,
day for Oakland, Cal. where she viii
attend the u. A. u. state conference.
Later uhs viii so 20 Washington. y.
O.. for tho national u, A. r. con.
zreha. which meets In April
Miss Loyal Treat win leave next
week for Riyorsidr. Cal. where she
will visit her sister. Miss Priscilla
Treat. who has been wintsring there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
|Of
"CASCARETS" TO CLEAN BOWELS
When Sick, Bilious, HeadachY Constipaed, for
Sour Stomach, Cases. Bad Breath, Colds

Clean your noweis-thon feel flnel
When you feel sick. dizzy. UP.
set, bilious. whom your head Ia dull
or aching. or your stomach Is sour
or gassy. just take one or two Cas-.
carrots.
IA soon as tho bowels begin acting
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
FAiRvIEw PIT. A.

FAiRVfEw PIT. A
The Fniryiew PIT. A. win hold
its regular meeting az the school.
Thursday. March /. at 2is p. m.
Mrs. j. J. Juithle WIN talk on The
Aims and Purposes OF tho PIT. A.
The program viii also consist Of a
piano solo by wcsivy Hnug. a vocal
solo by Mrs. Roy Milton. talks on
current topics by pupils o, Miss Van
Horns room and bird songs by
pupils OF Miss whiiwell's room.
Business and refreshments.
Tho program and carnival pos,
poncd from February WIN take
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
CLUBS FOR "WEDNESDAY

WONEN'S SOCIETY
BETHANY CHURCH
The monthly meeting of the Won.
ems society OF Bethany Presbyterian
church will be held with Mrs.
Charles S. Wills. 4is w. Comstock
st., Wednesday. February 2s, at 1870
p. m. Good program planned. Large
attendance desired.
AQUILA LODGE NO. 35
Aquila lodge No. 35. ID. II. p. A.,
will meet at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday,
February rs. at 1915 First ave. I'm.
portant business and class Initiation.
Members urged 20 be present. Pro.
gressive whist at y. m.
LADIES' GROTTO CLUB
Ladics' Grotto club will meet
Wednesday. February 20, at the
Federated club house.
WEST SEATTLE w. G. T.. u.
Tho West Seattle w. G. T. u. will
meet at the homo OF Mrs. w. y.
Scott. Alaska and California ave.
Junction, on Wednesday. February
2s, al 2:30 p m. Members urged to
be prompt Ncighbors ind visitors
welcome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-27
SERIES or GARDEN

AsafTa . y. fhaHaa
Mrs Mary r. Guy. chairman Of
tho Chamber OF Commerce flower
and garden committees. has ARRANGED
a series OF lectures 20 bo given twice
"a month a, tho Lakewood clubhouse
by Mr. Fred j, Colo. a wwil.known
Landscape gardner.
Tho flrut lecture VIII 30 hold Fri.
day. March 10. NJ p, IN. These lee.
lures arc fro and the club appeals
10 tho home, makers OF tho district
10 attend 10 that tho community
may do It's part towards tho CITY
Of Flowers" Mrs w. S. Beardslee,
ono Of tho most enthusiastic home
garden advocates In tho district. has
bern appointed chairman Of the
flower and garden committee OF tho
women'H lakewood Civic Improve.
mcnt club.