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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
GEORGIA MAN IS HURT IN COLLISION OF AUTOS

Henderson Gamble, Tallapoosa, Ga., visiting Mrs. Hubbard Gamble, 1923 Palmer avenue, Fairfield, was se- riously injured at o'clock Friday afternoon in collision between the car he was driving and that of D. w. Whitehurst, 1912 Fifteenth avenue. north, at the intersection of Twenty avenue and Sixteenth street, north.
 Gamble was taken to Birmingham General hospital by Johns. He sus- tained a bruised shoulder, his left wrist broken and his right hand se- verely cut. His condition was re- ported good by medical attendants late Friday night. Aside from being severely shaken up. Whitehurst was uninjured.
 According to police information, the accident occurred when Gamble, headed south on. Sixteenth street, struck Whitehurst's car, headed in the opposite direction. Gamble s car was completely demolished and Whitehurst's car was badly dam aged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
AUDIENCE IS PLEASED BY ARTISTS RECITAL SPONSORED BY U. D. C

The merest handful of persons heard Francois Capouilleiz, Lillian Pringle and Edith Gyllenberg in re- cital under the auspices of Pelham chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Friday night. Gapouilliez, basso cantante, heralded as the leading artist of the program, was closely pressed by Miss Pringle, cellist, for the honors.
 Capcuilliezs selections were from three groups, French, German, and old Scotch and American. He was al his best in Russian selection. This selection "Nichavo," by Mana Zacco and the aria from Simone- Boccanegra, by Verdi were his most successful numbers.
 All of Miss Pringle's selections were pleasing but she was at her by Boallman, and "Rcndo.' by l.. Boccherini Miss Gyllenberg was ex- eellent as an accompanist. She also gave number of selections at the piano the best of which probably was "Danse Negre," by Cyril Scott.
 The same artists will appear in a recital at the Tutwiler Saturday night. The program Saturday is ex pected to appeal more to modern audiences than did that of Friday. Saturday, Cape euilliez will sing a group of Russian songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
STOLEN GOODS WORTH
 S38,549 RECOVERED BY TWO DETECTIVES

Detectives J. T. Moser and w. P. Elledge of the city detective bureau made a record recovery of stolen property during the month of Janu- ary, according to their monthly re- port, submitted Friday, having re- covered stolen property valued at S3S,549 and returned it to it's right ful. owners. This amount more than triples the value of stolen property recovered by all other members of the bureau.
 Other statements in the detectives report showed that they made 65 ar rests during January, 22 of which were for felonious offenses. Fines amounting to- S1,290 were levied upon misdemeanor cases credited to the officers, $54O of which was in city court and the remainder in the county courts.
 The report from the homicide squad, composed of Detectives T. N. Williamson, o. D. Brown, w. L.. Brannon and H. c. Peveler, showed that six murderers had been crest ed during January, four arrests for assaults with intent to murder, and sentences of 12 years and one life sentence were passed on persons ar rested by them.
 Report of Detectives B. F. Hub bard and T. A. Riley, assigned to work especially on vagrants, showed that 31 alleged vagrants were ar rested in January and that sentences amounting in all to five years and nine months had been passed on peo- pie arrested by them.
 The condensed report for all mem bers of the department will be sub mitted to Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff Saturday, according to Ser Eeant Eddie A. Lyons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
NEED IF LEADERS
 GREAT DRAWBACK FUR GIRL SCOUTS
School Authorities IndorSe Movement to Train Both Sexes Stress Slogan,
 "Do Good Turn Daily"

The public school authorities have and Girl Scout movement. The ques- tion is just now being agitated be- cause the Boy Scouts will celebrate their thirteenth anniversary Febru- ary to 14, while Miss Doris Hough, regional director of Girl Scouts, is in the city to conduct trainng course for Grl Scout leaders at the First Presbyterian church. In order to show how the board of education stands, Dr: c. B. Glenn. superinten- dent of schools has addressed let ter to all of the principals of the schools throughout the city. stress ing the idea that training in such work is of great value to school children.
 pr. Glenn stated that it would be a splendid thing if everybody in the city would adopt the Boy Scout slogan, Do a Good Turn Daily" and actually go out of their way to rem der some service to another per son. He has instructed the teachers that the scout anniversary furnishes inspiration and opportunity for home folks to join in the worthwhile move and celebration. Tt is an unusual opportunity, says Dr. Glenn, for civic education in service to other and to. our community" He urges troop of Girl Scouts in every school, declaring that principals may have such troops if they can furnish suita- ble persons to train as captains. The lack of leaders is the first need felt in the Girl Scout movement. Every child is eager for the opportunity he stated, and principals should lend every cooperation and encour- sge prospective captains to take Miss Hopgh's training course. The prin- .cipals of the schools are referred to Miss Rosa Strickland of the Powell school for further information.
 According to announcement, Miss Hough will conduct the training courses for Girl Scout captains at the First Presbyterian church, corner Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street, at the following periods: Feb ruary 3, 10 a. m. to 12 noon; Feb ruary to g, to p. m., and Febru- ary 10 from 10 q. m. until 12 noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
CORONER IS PROBING DEATH OF M'FARLAND

Investigation of the death tf Ed Mcfarland. 50 years old. iwho was shot Monday night in Avondale Mill Village by Shelburr Johnson. Is years old. will be completed Saturday. Coroner J. D. Russum announced Friday. Johnson is being held at Juvenile court
 Funeral services for Mcfarland, who died early Friday morning at the Fraternal hospital, were held at the Mill Village Methodist church at 530 Friday afternoon. The body was sent to New Market, Ala. by Vice for burial.
 Johnson claims he fired after a crowd of boys had assaulted him with rocks while he was on his way to call on a girl. Mcfarland is said to have been an Innocent sby- stander. Five Mill Village youths were arrested Wednesday on war rants charging assault with intent to murder, sworn to by Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
BUSINESS CLUB HEARS| TALK BY DUFF LEWIS|

Publicity" was the keynote of short talk given to the members of the American Business club by Duff Lewis, national field secretary of the association, at the weekly luncheon meeting held in the private dining room of the Tutwiler hotel Friday at noon. His experience in this line made his talk of exceptional interest to those present.
 Caroline Webb who took a princi- pie part in the News Follies, rendered several vocal selections in addition to the regular features on the program. She was heartily applauded following the numbers and was thanked by William L. White, president. on be- half of the Sclub. Miss Webb was accompanied by Mrs. o. Gordon Erickson.
 Following the invitation of the Birmingham News to place a member of the American Business club on the committee for awarding the Loving Cup, 1t was suggested that action be taken in the matter and a name se- lected shortly.
 C. o. Woodward of the Woodward Battery company won the attendance prize donated by J. A. Boatright of the F. M. Lynch Jewelry company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
JURY ACQUITS NEGRO OF AK MURDER CHARGE.

Spencer Clemmons, negro, on trial for his life for the ax murder of Abe Levine and the assault with an ax upon Levine's wife. which occurred at o'clock during the afternoon of November 6, was found not guilty by the jury trying the case before Judge William E. Fort in the criminal divi- sion of the circuit court Thursday night after two hours and forty-five minutes deliberation The verdict was returned at S;45 o'clock Friday night.
 Clemmons upon hearing the verdict read to Judge Fort by Forney Bran non, clerk of the criminal division, circuit court, sprang to his feet and with tears in his eyes, thanked the jurymen for saving him from the gallows or long term in the peni- tentiary. The case has been on trial for the past three days and has aroused intense interest among Bir- mingham residents, the crime for which the negro was indicted, with John Harris, negro, being one of the most heinous in the annals of crime in RirminRham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
WOMAN IS UNSUCCESSFUL IN ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE


 Dependency over domestic rela- tions and illness was assigned by friends as the cause of alleged at- tempted suicide by a woman who told police her name was Mrs. W. c. Riley, 70S Twelfth street, south, at her home Friday afternoon at ? o'clock. She Is said to have given her name at St. vincents hospital as Mrs. Barney Mallory. Call Officers J. B. Helton and H. c. Propst. who investigated. said Mrs. Riley was struck in the left shoulder by two bullets from a .38 caliber pistol. She returned to her home after receiving m edical attention.
 Officer Helton said Mrs. Riley was found unconscious on the floor by Anna Jefferson, negro maid. Anna is said to have told officers she came from the rear of the house when she heard the shots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
JELKS .CABANISS TALKS
 AT CIVITAN'S LUNCHEON

Life history of the Son and Heir of a Civitan." as related by Jelks Cabanss, and two vocal selections by Miss Mary Elizabeth Mcclure featured the weekly luncheon of the Civitan club at the Tutwiler hotel Friday. The club ratified action of the directors in taking up the work of the Children's hospital for the year. Percy Brewer will again be in charge.
 Major William Whitaker of Chattanooga told of Civitan clubs in the south he had visited recently. Major Whitaker promised clubs in North Carolina.
 It was announced that the by-laws of the club had been amended. re- ducng the dues of the organiza- tion from sS to s6. Judge Hugo Black presided at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
MORPHINE RAID NETS LARGE DRUG SUPPLY

Large quantities of morphine in tablet and powdered form, was con, fiscated, and Chris Mortzekos, 102l Twenty first street, north. was ar rested on a charge of violating the narcotic law by Detectives B. F.. Hubbard and T. A. Riley, Friday. Mortzesxos was held in the city. jail pending Issuance of government warrant.
 Detective Hubbard stated that 20 tablets of morphine were found on MCrtzeKos' person. A cleverly con cealed trap in an innocent looking bureau was found to contain 120 grains of corphine, according to the officers. The trap was constructed by saving off portion of the drawers sliding into the bureau, leaving a space of about six inches behind them. This space was walled in by tin, a hole being left in it for only hand to slide in. according to the officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
SEEK TO CoNFIsCATE CAR

Confiscation proceedings will be entered against a new seven passen- ger Buick autome bile captured on Lum Boulevard Friday afternoon, while, it is alleged, four gallons of corn whisky was being transported in the vehicle. Curtis BIrgen, 231S Seventeenth avenue, Ensley, was ar rested by Sergeant H. c. Stapp and Officer 4. S. Fable while driving the car and was charged with violating the liquor law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
LOVE AND AFFECTION
 IS CONSIDERATION IN| TRANSFER OF REALITY

Constantinos Raftopoulos of Bryan to deed, one and the same with Gus Raftus, drew most attention in the probate office Friday when a conveyance transferring lot on Tenth avenue. East Birmingham, to his wife, Lula Raftopoulos, was filed. The consideration recited in the deed was 5 and the love and af- lection he bears his wife. The deed was dated January 20, 1923.
 The final act in a suit in chancery court was written with the filing Friday of deed in the office of the probate judge from. R. H. Thatch. commissioner for Jack Sims, Frank Sims. Frank Laird, Mary L., Morrow, Thomas A. Lacey, Annie B. Barclift, J. F. Sims and Phillips Lacey to Frank F. Nabers and Samuel F. Ma bers, conveying the grantors' inter- est in lot 10. block s2: of the survey of the city of Birmingham by the Elyton Land company. The consid- eration involved was s12.01S.23. The deed was dated January 26, 1923.
 The Avondale Lumber company purchased six lots from the Birming- lidiH INedily coItlpdlly TOT cOnSlQer- ation of s5,o00 ori January 8, 1923, according to a deed filed in the of flee of the probate judge Friday. These, lots are: Lots l, and 3 of block 536, and lots 8, and 10 of block 551, of the Elyton Land com pany survey.
 Other real estate transfers record ed Friday are: B. R. Pegram, ad- minister of the estate of Katherine Giles, to J. P. Wood, lots 2I and 22, in block 1, of the Ensleys Land com pany's seventh addition to the city of Ensley. consideration s 900, date January 3, 1923; George Joseph to Stella Loeb, lot on Avenue G, con sideration $10.000 and the assump- tion of mortgage for $3,5O0. date February l, 1923, and John H. Al drldge to G. P. Dupree, two lots, con 1923 -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
FOURTEEN-Y YEAR -OLD GIRL WOULD ESSAY WEDL0CK

Venturing into the state of alleged welded bliss at an early age, Miss Adell Grill, IA years old, of Bloss- burg, was named in marriage H. cense issued to Rufus Harris, "A, at the office of the judge of probate Friday. Other marriage licenses is- sued were: George D. Lambert, 23, to Nellie G. Goolsby, 21; George Ran dolph Ross, 23, to Mrs Velma Her ring, 23; John Allen Reese. 25, to Bessie McCombs, IS; Colonel Hobson Walker, 22, to Verman Lovert Smith, 20; Leo Grimes, 21, to Ethel Lee, Is. and Thomas Dockerty. 24. to Miss Reane Wallace, 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
CHARITIES CATALoG TO BE ISSUED BY CHAMBER

Unauthorized solicitors for unwor- thy charities will be stopped by a pamphlet to be published by the char ity and philanthropic committees Of the Chamber of Commerce, members of these committees announced Frl- day. Copies of the book, which will contain a list of all charities in the city, will be sent to Birmingham merchants and business men.
 F. A. Gully, superintendent of the city department of public welfare announced that it will be ready for distribution April Is. Members or the Chamber of Commerce committee are: J. H. Loveman, president; MT. Gully, secretary; w. V. M. Robinson Jr., H. J. Porter, Jr., D. H. Brown, Webb Crawford, Sr., o. l.. Bum and I w Donnelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
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DEATHS

w. M. Johnson--Funeral servlces TOT w. M. Johnson, age 66, who died at his residence, 1126 Third avenue, Thursday, will be conducted from the Ninth street Methodist church at 9 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Elmwood, Johns in charge. Masonic funeral services will be held Mir. Johnson is sur vived by his widow. four sons, Lemuel Jt lfnson, w. c. Johnson, G. D. Johnson, and Loy Johnson or Birmingham; three daughters, Mrs z. L. Stephens of Asheyille, N. C., Miss Edna Johnson and Miss Burrell Johnson of Birmingham. one brother, l.. A. Johnson ef Ros- well, Ga, and two sisters, Mrs. Ollie. Neese of Atlanta and Mrs. Lannie Davis of Marietta, Ga.
 Mrs. Laura Cornelius = Remains of Mrs. Laura Cornelius, age 61, who died at a local infirmary Friday, will be forwarded to Altoona, Ala. fer funeral services and burial Saturday morning by Vice. Funeral services will be conducted in At toona at II o'clock Saturday morn ing. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery.
 Doris Wright-Funeral services for Doris Wright, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Wright, who died Friday at the residence of her parents, Fourth avenue, Bessemer, will be conducted from the resi- dence of MT. and Mrs. = D. N. Wright, 1881 Fourth avenue, Besse- mer at 3 o'clock Saturday, after noon. Burial will be in lCedarville e cemetery, Jacobs in charge.
 Frances Witherlll-Funeral services 2 for Miss Frances Witherill, age IT, who died at the residence of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Witherill, of Miami, January 27, will be buried in Miami Sat urday morning, Mrs, Witherill. mother of the deceased, was for merly Miss Ethel Lathrop Of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
Influenza From Neglected Colds

Stop your coughs and colds before they become serious. If neglected they lead to influenza, la grippe, asthma and bronchitis. Three gem erations of users have testified to the quick relief given by Foley's Honey and Tar from coughs, colds, croup, throat, chest and bronchial trouble. Largest selling cough med icne in the world. Mrs. s. l.. Hunt, Cincinnati. Ohio. writes: 'Foley's Honey and Ter cured me of hack ing cough. wheezing and pains in chest" Refuse substitutes.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

BIRTHS
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur David Cook Route 1. Irondale. January 24, twins, boy and Mir. and Mrs. James Moses Ball. 242Oh Fourth avenue, north, January 2S. girl MT. and Mrs. H. F. Shaddix, Route l. Bessemer, January 6. girl. Mir. and Mrs. T. P. Schmitt. 1910 Cedar street, Brighton, January 22, boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam Hester Woodward, January 12 boy.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. spidle, s912 Hunts vile avenue. Brighton. January 1. boy. Mir. and Mrs. Caro- Rose. Route 6, East Lake. January 29. boy.
 MT. and Mrs. Marion Gilmore Route 1. Bessemer, January 8, boy.
 MT. and Mrs John II. Moore. Route 2, Bessemer. January 27 girl.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Stephenson, Route g. Bessemer January l5, boy. MT. and Mrs. Umphis Clark 2o09 Avenue r, January 5. boy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ruben II. Madison, Six MT. and Mrs John l. Johnson. 6i1s woodland avenue January 26. girl
 Mir and Mrs Ben Rylant Route ?, Pin son. January 30 boy.
 MT. and Mrs Doc Hieginbotham Route ?, Pinson, January 2s boy.
 MT. and Mrs cortis, Wilson, Route ?. Pinson, January 19. girl.
 DEATHS William McSwain Johnson, 1126 Third Avenue, north, feDrudry l, DO years. l.s Perry C. vann. TIA Eleventh avenue. south. February l. 63 years.
 Sarah Doss, Kimberly, January l3, os Milton E. Phillips, 1928 Nineteenth street Bessemer, January 30. years. Sarah NJ. Stagg. 2540 Nineteenth street, Ensley. January 29. 54 years.
 Geneva F. Kirkpatrick 49 Nineteenth street Ensey January 30 year.
 w. A. Rhodes, Bradford, January 22 7s years.
 James O. Little. S716 Third avenue. nortL, January 2s. GO years. Charles w. Beason, Route 2, Pinsop, January 1s 4S years. Ray c. Richardson. Irondale January 30. 19 years. Mrs. Laura Cornelius. sS25 sloss ave nuc. February , .6l years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03

day by A. J. Hawkins, city engineer. This was done against protests made at the last meeting of the city com- mission. Reply from each property owner has been asked, that the matter may be presented at the Tues day meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
TRAFFIC BUREAU GOES AFTER RATE INCREASE

The Birmingham traffic bureau has taken prompt action to prevent the cancellation of less than car load commodity rates on iron and steel articles from Ohio river cross ings and northern points to Birming- ham. The rail carriers propose to put this cancellation into effect and 1t would amount to an increase in freight rates. The matter is now before the Southern Freight associa- ton at Atlanta.
 Shippers have been notified and the traffic bureau will represent them at hearing before the com mittee. Such articles are affected as nuts, bolts. rivets, nails, mattocks, picks and many other items handled by hardware houses and mill and mine supply dealers.
 The bureau recently had suspend ed a proposal of the carriers to raise rates on grain and grain products from Memphis. This will come up for hearing before interstate com merce examiner at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
DEFICIT IN INCORPORTIoNs

Corporations went to the deficit side of the ledger Friday when one dissolution and no certificates of in- corporation was filed in the office of the judge of probate. The Cane Creek ripple company filed reso- lution of it's stockholders authoriz- ing dissolution, signed by Henry F. QeBardeleben, president. Stock Holders were MT. DeBardeleben, John London. G. M. Bowers. and the He- Bardeleben Coal company. The reso- lution was dated January 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
BUSINESS MAN PROMOTED

Thomas W. Martin. district sales manager of the oeEqual hosiery mills, has been promoted to southern general sales manager. according to friends. Mr. Thomas is attending D conference of district sales managers at Reading, Pa. MT. Martins offices are in the Realty buildin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
SPANISH STEAMER SENDS
 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE

LONDON, Feb. 2.-(By Associated Press.)-A dispatch to Lloyds today from Flores, in the Azores, says the Spanish steamship Alfonso XIII from Corunna. Spain, for Havana, Cuba, sent out calls for help at about 10:45 o'clock the night of January 26, while approximately 50 miles off the island. The calls ceased suddenly before reply was received to requests for the position of the ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
'ARREsTED ON INDICTMENT

Arthur M. Womack of East Bir- mingham was arrested and placed in the county jail Friday by Deputy Sheriffs F. F. Jones and H. c. Hadger on a grand jury indictment charg- ing that he assaulted a female reiA- tive three months ago. Bond was denied Womack. Womack was at liberty under bond for the offense, but was rearrested on the ladict- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
SAFEGUARD WATER SUPPLY

Bulletins for the protection of water scpply in the rural comfnuni- ties are being distributed to the ru- ral sections by the health department according to Dr. J. D. Bowling. health officer. This is the second of series dealing with health prob lems, the first being issued some time ago covering the problems of sewerage disposal and the types of sanitary closets most suitable i'll rural communities.
 w. A. Hardenbergh, sanitary engi- neer of the health department, pre- pared the latest bulletin and he urges the iml,t rtance of protecting wells and springs from surface drainage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT. TO CONVENE FEBRUARY 26

The United States district court for the northern district of Alabama will convene February 26 with Judge w. I. Grubb presiding. Fifty cases will be tried at this session, two-thirds of them being for prohi- bition' law violations. Others charges of using the mails to defraud, viola tion of the national motor vehicle theft and the Harrison narcotic act.
 The federal grand jury will be inn panelled and a large number of wit ness have been summoned to appear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS

Mid-term officers of the Yancey Literary society of Central High school were installed at the first meeting of the new term Friday. They are: Bryant Sells. president; Meyer Newfield, vice president; Hamilton West. recording secretary; Walter Phillips, corresponding sec retary; Duncan Macarthur. treasur- CT; Stanley Erdrich, III. member of standing committee. and Arthur Smith. Bryan Chaney and John Par ker. press committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03
MATINEE cHAPERoNEs

Chaperones for the boys and girls matinee at the Strand Saturday morning will be furnished by the Woman's club of Woodlawn and the Elean ,r Hord club. The film will be Douglas Fairbanks in The Amer icano." Mrs. Neil Wallace is chair : man of the boys and girls matinee committee of the Birmingham Bet ter Films committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-03

MAILS PAVING COST ESTIMATES
 Estimates on the cost of paving Twenty eighth street, south, were mailed 10 the property owners Fri