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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
STILL SMASHED
Lee County officers Claim They Were
 Fired Upon In Raid

OPELIKA, Ala, Dec. 17-(Special Leased Wire.)-On a raiding trip Saturday, Sheriff John l.. Moon. with his deputies and Law Enforcement Officer J. K. Young, captured and destroyed large copper still in the western part of the county. near Roxana. Dewey Holley, A. J. Elm finger, Walter Darlington and George Menafee, the latter two negroes, were arrested. Another man named Hol- ley, a brother of the man arrested, fired. on the officers, it is charged, with a shotgun as they were search ing the place and then disappeared.
 A car was seized and confiscated. The drievr, Dewey Holley threw away a half gallon jug of whisky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
WANT HARTFORD ON
 BOARD OF REVENUE
Delegation Urges Secretary Of Public Safety Department To Run

A delegation of well known citi- zens Monday visited George R. Traf- ford. secretary to Commissioner w B. Cloe, and urged him to make the race for a seat on the county board of revenue in next years primary.
 MT. Trafford took the request un- der advisement, and told reporters he would soon reach decision. Among those in the delegation were Commissioner Cloe, W. k. Garner Edgar Collins, Roy Osborn. Dr. J. B. Burson, Ernest Mathews. Tom Jones w. R. Glasgow, Dr. w. J. Sellers Hunter Watkins, A. c. Smith, Dr. NJ. D. Clements and Fire Chief J. L. Akin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
SOLDIER IS BURIED
Funeral For Charles N. Lucas Is Held
 At Selma, Ala.

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 17.-(Special Leased Wire.)-The funeral of Charles N. Lucas, aged 24, who died Saturday in the United States gov ernment hospital, Osteen, N. C., was held in Selma Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The services were con dueted by Mir. Cheek, pastor of the Alabama Presbyterian church
 the Alabama Avenue Presbyterian church. Private Lucus enlisted in the medical corps in 1919 and was stationed at Osteen through the war. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Lucus; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Flet- cher and Miss Annie Lucus, and one brother, Cecil Lucus of Montgomery. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
FIGHT FOR ESTATE
Descendants Of Jay Gould Enter
 Last Phase Of Contest

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Descendants of Jay Gould, one time farmer boy and blacksmiths bookkeeper, who controlled half dozen railroads at his death in 1892, today began the final phase of a long drawn out legal fight which ultimately will determine what is to become of his sS2.000.000 estate.
 The litigation is the outgrowth of the application in 1917 by the four executors of the railroad magnate's estate for an approval of their ac- counting. Its filing was the signal for innumerable legal controversies between counter-cl claimants, inter- woven with fraud and mismanage- ments charges against George J. Gould. who recently died in France, and who was his fathers principal executor and manager of his busi- ness interests after his death.
 Pits of the ginkgo tree are roasted by the Chinese, and being similar to almonds, are served as a confection or an appetizer at banquets and dia- ners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
STILLS CApTIREn

Capture Of six stills in Shelby county, ranging in capacity from 40 to 150 gallons. was reported to head quarters of the state law enforce ment department today. Three men were arrested, and 1900 gallons of beer and 22 gallons of whisky seized. Two small stills were seized in Clay county and two men arrested, and a 200 gallon still was smashed in Rus sell county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MAY GET STEAM PLANT

Interest is shown here in the re- port that President Coolidge is in favor of settling the shoals question at the present session of Congress. Walker county citizens are concerned in the development of Muscle Shoals and also the proposed power plant is constructed it will probably be located on the Warrior river in Wal ker county, where water power and steam coal are located in close proX- imitN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
ROAD ROUTE DEBATED

A delegation from Coosa county in- terested In the change of location of the highway from Wetun. pka to Rockford appeared before the state highway commission today. One ele- ment in Coosa county favors the present designation, via Equality, while another party wants the loca ton changed to go via Speed
 The commission also heard from a Marion county delegation interested in securing a change of location of the road from Phil Campbell to Hackleberg and Haylevilie. Both matters were taken under advise ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MINISTER'S ELECT

Capital punishment was discussed today with great interest by the Tri- Cities Ministers association at the First Presbyterian church in Flor ence. The discussion was opened with paper by pr. W. c. Clark, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church of Sheffield. Officers for 1924 were elected as follows: Rev. Herman l.. Turner of Sheffield, president; Rev. W. F. Trump of Tuscumbia, first vice president; Rev. T. l.. Byron of Florence, second vice president: Rev. W. L. Spearman of Florence, secre- tary; Rev. R: |. Walstorm of Tus- cumbia, chairman of the program committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
s5O.O0O I NBONDs SOLD

selma street paVing bonds 10 the amount of $50,000 were sold Monday at the city hall to Ward. Stern x Company of Birmingham. who were the successful bidders There were about ten bond houses represented at the auction, three Selma banks in- cluded. The bonds will run for ten years and bear per cent interest. The proceeds will be used for paving Church street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
SHEFFIELD STREET CARMEN N GET BOOST
Five Gents An Hour Increase Ia Wages Voluntarily An
 nounced By Company
THE AGE-HERALD MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAU !
 Sheffield. AIa., Dec. F l

The Sheffield company has given a voluntary increase in wages to it's motormen and conductors IS or 20 in number. The increase is cents an hour. Men who have been in the em ploy of the company three years or more who have been receiving 371s cents per hour will receive 42h per hour New men who have received 30 per hour will be increased to 30. The new wage scale is effective today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
DR. THOMAS TO SPEAK
Lights Go Out During I<Ian Meet
 ing At Phenix City

PHENIX CITY, Ala. Dee. s17.-(Spe- cial)-The. educational interests of Phenix City and Girard will hold a jiont meeting at the brick school house in PheniX City Tuesday night according to announcement made by Prof. l.. P. Slough of the Phenix City schools. The public will be given the opportunity to hear Dr. l.. s. Thomas who is at the head of the extension work at the University of Alabama, deliver his famous lecture on educa- tion at this meeting. Dr. Thomas is recognized as one of the leading ed ucators of this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
RoTARIANs AID LIBRARY

Inc Iuncheon meeting Of the Ro- tary club Tuesday will be observed in the interest of the library, each member to give book or the amount of a book, for the public library here pr. L. o. Dawson. pastor of the First Baptist church. and pr. Andy Lang of the University. will be. the speak CTS on the occasion. Every member with the exception of two, has signed cards signifying their intention of being present, a 100 per cent attend ance being desired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
WANTED YOUR ATTENTION

JUST FOR A MOMENT-CONSID YOUR GIFT BUYING FROM A PRAC- TICAL AND ECONOMICAL STAND POINT. WHAT COULD BE MORE ACCEPTABLE THAN ELECTRIC AP- PLIANCES? HERE YOU WILL FIND A LARGE ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM. BUY ON OUR LIBERAL MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN. VISIT OUR SHOW ROOMS, FIRST AVENUE AND TWENTY-FIRST. STREET. BIR- MINGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
PLAN CHRISTMAS TREE

The general committee, composed of all the committees having in charge the community Christmas tree. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to make all the final arrangements. The tree will be given Sunday afternoon in the high school auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
NEGRO KILLED

Tanner PreWett, negro, has been placed in jail here, charged with shooting Rich Wheat, another negro. IS miles from Northport Saturday. munity. Wheat died from the wounds Sunday. it was reported Monday. No particulars of the affair are known here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
GENERAL sHANI<s INVITED

General David Shanks, command ing general of the fourth corps area with headquarters at Atlanta has been invited to attend a meeting Of the Montgomery sector of the asso- citation of the army of the United States. to be held January 4 The in Vitation was sent today by Capt. L, c. .fnIth, bridge engineer of the state highway department, who is commander of the Montgomery sec tof
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
DARKNESS CREETs KHAN

Speaking under the auspices of the Ku Klux Klan, Dr.. G. l. Griffin of Birmingham addressed an audience of 5000 people at the Palace theatre Sunday afternoon. Eight klansmen clothed in white robes of the order occupied places on the stage. which was set with a large United States flag in the center, the Holy Bible open on table, over which blazed a fiery cross.
 Due to the fact that the local Elec- tricC company was at work on the transmission lines in this section of the city it was impossible to secure lights for some time after the meet ing began and the semi darkness of the interior of the theatre added a touch of mystery to the appearance of the white -robed figures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
DAIRYMEN ORGANIZE

Organization of the Tuscaloosa County Dairy association was per fected Saturday. J. M. Hocklander was elected chairman. c. A. Peters. vice chairman, and the secretary treasurer of the farm bureau will serve in like capacity in a like or ganiza tion. X constitution and by laws were adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
HOME IS RAIDED

The home of Mollie Mosley @on Lawrence street was raided Monday afternoon by Officers Moore and Blanton. A five gallon keg of whisky was found secreted in one part of the house, one gallon was found in the stove. Several pints. and quarts were found in different places. Molie was arrested and gave $500 bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
sHoPMEN LAID OFF

The Southern railway has ordered another decrease in it's local shop force. effective December 20. It is understood, however, that the lay off is only temporary, extending over the Xmas season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
BANKHEAD HEADS LAWYERS

X meeting of the Walker county Bar association was called Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. At this meet ing J. H. Bankhead was elected president and c. R. Wiggins, secre- tary. The Walker County Bar asso- citation will entertain the attorneys of the Fourteenth judicial circuit with a banquet at the Hotel Gran ford December 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
FIDDLERS TO MEET

Justice J, P. Shelton has been named one of the judges at the state fiddlers convention, to be held at West Blocton, Ala. on January 20. State Senator c. W. Randall will be master of the ceremony and many citizens will take part in the con cert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

Floyd Robertson and H. Grason university students. have been tenn porarily employed as traffic officers to succeed Kenneth Thompson, motorcycle officer, who was mur- dered last Wednesday night. The new men are put on morning an~ evening shifts, they doing the work of one full-tlme officer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
CoURT IN SESSION

Both judges of the circuit court are busy here this week trying civil cases. The regular routine of the long civil docket has caused many people to come to Jasper. Court will continue in session until Wednesday night and will adjourn then until after the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
OFFICERS HOME BURNS

The home of Police Chief Hays of Wilson oam burned to the ground at II o'clock Sunday morning. The members of the family were away from home when the blaze started and the cause of the fire is unknown. It had gained such a heaaway when discovered that the fire department was unable to get the blaze under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
CHILDREN TO SING

Children of the Tuscaloosa public schools will sing Christmas carols on the streets next Friday evening. The children will assemble at their re- spective schools at o'clock, where they will be placed in trucks to make the rounds, under the direction of Miss Grace Eger, teacher of music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
PLAN WHITE CHRISTMAS

The Methodist Sunday school of Jasper will have white Christmas service a the church next Sunday evening. Mrs. Rudolph Voigt Is general chairman for the services. Mrs. J. F. Alexander, Mrs. E. w. Long and Miss Jennie Lou Palmer compose the program committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
ORCHARD WORTH GoID

Dr. Stewart, who owns the ia nous winesap apple orchard in Win ston county, states he expects $6.000 clear money on this orchard next summer. This orchard is considered the best in the state, and has yield ed several Thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
CHAUTAUQUA SECURED

A chautauqua for next summer has been secured for Opelika. Miss Katherine Ryan, representing com pany from Kansas City, has just closed a contract for six days chautauqua here in the early sum- mer of 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
S15,OO0 SORORITY
 HOUSE GOING UP
Delta DeItas Erect New Home At UniVersity-Students
 As Traffic Officers
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD !
 

The Delta Delta sorority Of the University of Alabama is building a handsome new home in Colonial place at the university, costing approxi mately $d5,O0O. It will be a two story structure and will be occupied when completed by 25 young women, members of the sorority. The buld- ing will be of ornamental design, constructed along lines of beauty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
e5 ARRESTS MADE

Twenty arrests were made by the police during the weekend. The charges constituted various of lenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
EDUCATION BOARD TO MEET

\ special meeting of the state board of education has been called for Tuesday. January s, according to announcement today from the state department of education. It is expected that the matter of text book contracts will come before the board at this meeting. It is point ed out that existing contracts expire September 30 and action is antici- pated along this line soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
TRANSFERRED TO PANAMA

Major John $. Butler, who has been connected with a big job at Wilson Dam. will be transferred to Panama. He and his family will leave the latter part of December. On February 20 they will sail from New York Tor Panama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
nISI.nCATE HIP

Mir L. A. Lavendar, aged S5 years, fell at his home this morning dis locating his right hip. He was taken to the Colbert county hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
REGRET OVER NEWS OF DEATH

The people of Opeika learned with sorrow Sunday morning of the death of Miss Sarah Luther of Montgomery. She was teacher in the Opelika schools several years ago and was greatly beloved here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
TEST FOR POSTMASTER

In order to fin the position Of Postmaster at the Phenix City of flee at the expiration of the present term of Postmaster w. T. Hogan who is not an applicant for re-appoint- ment, an examination will be held, according to announcement from the post office department on January ,. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

To 'hear" indications of the deadly choke damp in coal mines is possible over a telephone, claims a Londoner who invented the instrument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
GRADING STREETS

Muscle Shoals Land corporatlon, owners of 800 acres in this district, has ! force of hands at work grading streets in Highland Park subdivision. All hill or mound in the subdivision 25. feet high will be torn down by dynamite and the content of the mound will be used in building the streets. The officials of this cor poration have brought 1,0S0 persons who are interested in this district to this corporations property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
PLAN coMMUNITy PROGRAM

Plans are being rounded into shape for the holding of the Phenix City Improvement league community pro- gram Christmas Day, it was an nounced last night by those in charge of the project. The main address will be delivered by Rev. Charles R. 'Jen- kins, pastor of the St. Luke Methodist church of Columbus. The singing will be directed bv John Mckee also of Columbus while members of K. P. & o. band will render the music for the oecasion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
MAJOR STUFF
NATIONAL Ln,alr

Batteries. Adams, kuna. Carlson
and schmidt: AIdridge and o'lHr.
rcli.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
Giants Can Win
Without Hurting

NEW major league teams ever
l. win a pennant unless blessed
with good pitching, The New
York Giants appear to be ono OF
the very rare exceptions TO that
rule.
MoGraw's pitching staff IL
nothing to brag about with the
exception OF Nchf there isn't
consistent performer wearing
Giant uniform jess Barnes Is
good when good and very bad
when bad. It's the same with
most OF the other members OF the
staff.
In 1921 McGraw had "A far bet.
ter staff than last year. Fred
Toney. now with the ST. Louis
Cardinals. Is still quite a per.
former. while PM Douglas. when
in form, was one OF the greatest
pitchers in tho game. Toney and
Douglas are no longer with New
York.
Despite the fnct that he has
only fair pitching MoGraw has
won two ponnants and q world
series Which Is another tribute
to his managerial ability plus the
remarkable strength the club
boasts In other departments OF
play
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
Conference
Ball PLay
nder az

THE University OF WASHINGTON
i will open tho Northwest Con
ference college baseball season here
this afternoon with the University
OF idaho nine at Denny field. Play
will start at $50. Il vii be pagt Of
the Campus Day activities and no
admission will be charged.
Idaho viii probably start is crack
pitcher, snow. on The hill, sBsw
shut oui Washington last year. PIN.
nison IL expected To DO the rceeie.
ing. The visitors will take the
field with the following lineup:
coveiy. first base; sycIessner. sec.
end base. Lawson. third base; stlv.
crs. shortstop. Edwards. loft field:
osirandcr. center field. and either
Fitzkc or Fox. right field
Dan Mcmillan Is coaching the
club
Tubby Graves Is making his
debut as Washington diamond men.
tor this afternoon. Graves Is OK
pected 10 huri either setter or
Harper with waiby behind the bat,
The rest Of the club will line up as
follows. Barrett. first base: wei,s.
second base: Bake. third base.
Lewis, shorts,op. Gardner. left field;
Miles, center field and Marriott,
right field.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
The King of College Baseball

uKiiANA. III, April 2oTho
COUNTRY what they call Carl Lundgrcn University
And according performances very farfotched
either.
undy he s known he Sucker
consecutive Western Conference championships
Michigan and two with tho Mini This
IN And judging prospects, mighty good
chance Of turning
LundErcn who also trained % Illinois
pasc back In 1909 when he pitched sptined the
late Jake Stah be
cago Cubs being member
league and world Upon leaving
majors he took college tutoring has
Lundsrcn has coached college during
st.
OF the for while n
Tho hurler doesn't
advise college players take
ing practically assures them place IN tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
JACOBS HuRI.s
NIFTY BALI.

Jacobs hurled a nlee game Of ball
and was only IN tho hole oncc when
wally Hood cleared w bad situn-
ton by oyerrunuing second base and
got caught Off Of the bag
Deal opened the first Of the sixth
for the enemy with a w on orr's
boot. orlgga popped out and Hood
then banged ono 10 the RICH, field
fence for two sacks Rohwer and
JHnyrin hurried in the relay and held
Deal u, third. bu, Hood oyerran sec
ond and Yaryan nailed him off OF the
bag with rife peg TO Orr. the latter
running him down.
kruR walked and Deal and he
pulled a double steal The Indians
tried the cutoff play. but yaryan's
throw was low and Deal scored
The only other Angel run came In
The ninth when DAILY singled and
Carroll doubled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
We Win;
Baldwin
Is Out
Tribe Bests Angels; Third
Stacker Breaks His
Throwing Hand
BY LEO II. LASSEN

CEATrLE won an expensive VIC
- tory from Los Angeles yesier.
day The final score read 4 to 2 for
the Indians. but Ted Baldwin, the
flsshy third-sacker. went out OF the
fracas in the fourth inning with
broken Isne In The back OF hts hand.
Dixie Carroll was tearing into third
base and Baldwin was trying 10 tag
him out Badly" thought that Car
roll was going TO hit the dir, low and
instead the L. a. runner lcapod into
the air and crashed into Bsldwin's
outstretched mitt bending II back
wards and swapping a bone.
Sam Crane or Jack Martin will
cover the bag. Crane worked cou-
pie Of frames yesterday and was
Jerked 10 LEI Hunky schorr hit for
him in the sixth. Then Martin fin
ihhcd the game
Baldwin viii be out Of the game for
about three weeks. Hc will be missed
A. his flaahy fielding has been play
Ing a bis part IN the defensive work
OF the Rcdskins
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
Averages
Not to Be
Recorded

BECAUSE only about half Of the
ID scorckcepers IN The star Jun.
Tor Baseball league showed zip at
last nights meeting at The star. no
offott will bo made 70 keep the av.
eraEcs for the SEASON.
Each homo team Sunday viii be
responsible for getting in the repor,
Of i,s game. Tho reports mus, con.
tain tho total runs. hits and errors
and batteries for both teams and
tho high lights OF the battle.
The schedule for Sunday viii bs
unchanged. but tho hours OF all the
games will not be determined until
tonight All teams should watch
Saturdays star to find out the def.
mite hours their respective squads
arc TO play
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20

Batteries: Nchf, LucaH aud Chs.
ton: Benton, Gcnewich, cponey aud
O'Neili.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20

AS il now stands, krug
noints out. the majors have
no adequate market for their
extra men and the Coast
league can't get experienced
men. II is hurting both the
majors and the q minors.
The los Angeles Ell % would be In
favor Of the draft II tho price was
made high enough-sl y slo,ooo-oe-
cause tho majors could take only one
player year and thef the club could
protect itself against the draft oy
seliing It's stars In mid-season Tor
next years delivery.
Krug thinks that styerl clubs IN
the league need lot OF help from
the outside or the 1913 race IN this
loop is very apt TO be ! one-sided az
fair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-20
NOTHING TO
TRADE TALK

There is nothing IN the talk that
the los Angeles club Mans 10 trade
walter Golvin TO ST. Paul for Pitcher
speed Martin" says 'TEoots" Weber.
secretary Of the l.. A. team.
.st. Paul wants Cow n back again
Tor the first base sack, says Weber,
hut we are going TO keep him IN
case the veteran. Art firiggs. needs
help. GrigKs will play the bag as
long az he hits. 7 consider Golvin the
best fielding first sacket In the game
right now. bar none. He won't hit
with Grigrs. but he viii come In
migfry handy as a sub for the
veteran.
Martin Is now pitching for Visaiia
in the San joaquin vallfy league and
he would have to sta y out Of the
game for a year before being eligible
to play in organized ba ! again"