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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
WOMAN SEEKS HANGING ROPE
 TO CURE DEVILS

A piece of hanging rope" is just the thing for driving away "speiis," :" according to a negro woman who ap- piled at the sheriff's office Tuesday for piece of the rope with which Sam GolsOn, negro, was hanged about six months ago.
 This woman told deputies that her sister had been acting queer" for a long time and thought ''the devil was in her." She said if she could get a piece of hanging rope" and tie 1t around her waist, the devils would leave.
 The request was so unusual that Deputy Sheriff w. G. Obear refer red 1t toe Warden Howard Shirley of the county jail. He decided 1t was outside his province and passed it on to Deputy w. F.. Cochran, who in turn passed it on to Warden J. ID. Lauro. Not getting what she wanted there, the woman returned with her request to the sheriff's office. To sat. isfy her, Mir. Cochran went to nearby hardware store and purchas- ed a rope of suitable size. which was presented to the anxious sister of the woman possessed of devils. who departed confident in the assurance that she carried certain cure for her ills. '%
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
TWO ARRESTED
 IN WHISKY RAID
Three Stills, 2,600 Gallons Of Beer And Auto,
 Taken

Two alleged moonshiners, three stills. 2,600 gallons of beer, 90 gallons, of whisky and an automobile were prod ucts of raids by federal and state aii- thorities near Brasher Hollow Tuesday.
 The two men placed under arrest were Theodore and Charles Brasher. who were caught in the act of firing up, their still, the officers assert. "a s-
 The machine containing the liquor, was found on the Pump House road near the Jefferson county line. It's owner deserted the car, it was said d.sql
 Officers taking part in the raids were R. w. Buckner, A. H. Fowler, T. c. Burns, federal men; and J. P. Glenn ents of the state law enforcement body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
NEW QUARTERS SOUGHT
Jury Commissioner Appears Befor,
 Board of Revenue

Jury Commissioner Appears Before
 Board of Revenue
 Dr. R. F. Lovelady, chairman of the Jefferson county democratic executive committee, and member of the jury commission, appeared before the board of revenue Tuesday and urged that bet te- quarters be provided for the com mission. The request Was referred to W. B. Copeland and T. E. Huey for consideration.
 Dr. Lovelady said the quarters now used were entirely inadequate, and rec commended that the jury commission be permitted to use one of the rooms on the main floor of the court house. The suggestion was made that one of the rooms vacated by the county board of education when it moved to its new quarters be used for this purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
RETAIL DRUGGISTS
 TO HOLD. LUNCHEON
Semi-Monthly Meeting Slated At
 Tutwiler Wednesday

The retail druggists division of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in the Tutwiler, hotel for it's semi-monthly monthly luncheon at o'clock Wednes- day afternoon with several important issues scheduled for action.
 John T. Roe, president, will call on the members to express their views as te the new business methods suggested by W. H. Farley of Dayton. Ohio, in his talk before the division at the last meeting. .'. .s
 The membership of the division now stands at IT, and additional members are being enrolled almost daily, accord ing to President Roe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
1924 INCOME TAXES
 LOWER THAN 1923
Prospects Of Reductions B.
 Congress Check Total

Incomplete returns from income tax collections made public by the internal revenue department Tuesday show the total may run considerably under the initial quarterly payments of last year
 The reason for this. says J. $. Frank lin. chief clerk of the department, is that many who paid their entire assess. ment in 1923, turned in only a quarter ly payment this year because of the prospect of the tax reduction pending in Congress.
 Checked collections for last year up to and including March 17 totalled $1,60S.47S, as against $1 ,552,020 over q similar period in 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
BLIND PIG" DISCLOSED Alleged Proprietor And Wife Both
 Blind, Is Report

A sure enough blind pig with both alleged proprietor and his wife blind, was said to have been uncovered by Detectives. W. F. Watson and NJ. W. Alexander, in a raid at II Second alley, Tuesday night. E
 The proprietor, Dave billiard, negro, was arrested orr charge of violating the prohibition law. Officers say { they found him in the act of pouring out a drink of whisky to; negro girl GUS toner. -.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
PICTURES IMPRESS
 SAFETY FIRST PLEA
Children To See Way To Avoid Traffic Accidents

Safety First" films depicting simple rules to be observed in avoid ing traffic accidents will be shown in various public schools starting Monday.
 The pictures will be presented under the auspices of the police traffic de partment, Captain Wv. Brent is to deliver short explanatory address be- fore each showing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
MOVE IS PLANNED
 FOR CONVICT CAMP
New Site Near Hueytown Is
 Offered For $3,100

Convict camp No. will be moved soon from it's present location on the property of the Bessemer Land com pany to another location, E. NJ. Wheeler, county road engineer, said Tuesday.
 Negotiations are now under way for the purpose of a new camp site near Hueytown. The owner has offered the property, consisting of 10 acres, to the county for $3,100. Lacey Edmunson was instructed to take up the matter with Mir. Wheeler and the owner of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
COUNTY WILL BUY
 GUNS FOR OFFICERS
Money For Six Shotguns And
 Three Rifles Is Voted

At the request of Chief Deputy Sher- if Henry S. Hill, the board of revenue voted Tuesday to buy six shotguns and three high-powered rifles for use of the sheriffs department.
 I've want these to use in whatever emergency may arise,' Mir. Hill said. At present the warden is armed only with a pistol and would be almost help less in case of riot at the county jail. There are also occasions when deputy sheriffs need high-powered rifles in the performance of their duties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
HEADQUARTERS SELECTED Democrats Establish Place To Qualify q. l Eaus1fdakaa

Headquarters of the subcommittee appointed at the last meeing of the lief ferson. county democratic executive com mittee to qualify candidates and at- tend to other matters arising in con. nection with the May primary have been established in rooms 1015-16 of the First, National Bank building, Dr. RE, Loyelady, chairman, announced Tuesday. t.,.t
 T. s. Smith has been appointed clerk and will qualify candidates until April l, the last day on which they may qual- fly. The. sub bcommittee consists of c. D. Comstock, w. White, ArmStrong Cory, J. Ellis Brown and T. w. Acton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
NEGRO SLAYER GETS
 LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Arthur, Bates Convicted Of Hay.
 Ms ing Murdered Wife

Arthur Bates, negro, was convicted of the murder, of his wife by jury in Judge Walter B. Jones court Tues day and sentenced to the state peni- tentiary for life.
 The shooting is said to have taken place. last September. at 2604 Second avenue, north. Defendant entered plea of ;self+defense, claiming that his wife threa tened to- kill him with an ice pick. Solicitor Jim Davis was in charge of the prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
CLUBS TO DEBATE
Birmingham And Memphis Contestants
 Tn Taka Part

Oratorical representatives of Young Judaean clubs from Birmingham and Memphis will stage a debating contest in the |. NJ. II. A. building April [. it was announced Tuesday. The sub ject is to be: Resolved that Patriot ism. and not Anti-Semitism, is the Fundamental Cause of Iionism."
 A dance is to follow the debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
SHOT BY ASSAILANT
 Negro Lands In Hospital Following Carnival Scrape

Shot by an unidentified assailant at and Avenue D. Tuesday evening, John Pearson, FOG Nineteenth street, south, is in a serious condition at Hillman hospital.
 According to a report filed by De tectives G. NJ. Bragan and c. E. Me Coombs, the negro was shot three times in a dispute at one of the candy wheels of the carnival. The man mak- ing the attack ducked through the crowd and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
DIR. ULLMAN ILL

Condition Considered. G6rlous Due To
 E.. Advanced Age
 Dr. Samuel Ullman, former president of Congregation Emanu-El, and one of the most prominent Jewish religious workers in Birmingham, is critically i'll at his home, 2150 Sixteenth avenue, south, according to adviees given out Tuesday evening by Rabbi Morris New field of Temple Emanu-El. Heart dis ease, from which he has suffered for several years, is said to be the direct cause of Dr, Ullman's illness, and his condition is considered serious because of his age. He is 83 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
NEGRO IS ACQUITTED B. Russell Nicholson Held Not Guilty Of
 Murder Charge Hr

Russell Nicholson, negro, was ae- quilted Tuesday after being tried be- fore Judge William E. Fort on charge of murder. He was accused of shooting Floyd Cook, another negro. last Oe-' tober. Cook did not die until January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
CIRCLE TO MEET

The South Highlands circle of the Child Conservation league will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock in the Baptist church. All members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-19
ATTEND ROTARY MEET

Seventy.five Birmingham Members At
 Tuscaloosa
 About seventy-five Birmingham Ro- tarians are attending the district Ro- tary conference in Tuscaloosa. The conference began Tuesday morning and will continue through Wednesday.
 Delegates include W. Carson, J. w. Donheily, ,Dr. Henry NJ. Edmonds, Hill Ferguson, Dr. c. B. Glenn, E. l.. Brown and V. N. Hanson. They were elected at the weekly luncheon of the club last "Wednesday. ,.- :. 5 ---
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
JOHN MILTON, NEGRO AXEMAN,
 IS BEHIND BARS
Hill Leaves Friday Night To Return Mur-
 derer

Positive announcement that the negro being held in Ohio is John Milton, wanted in Birmingham for the axe mur- der of 8-months-ol6 Maedron Collins and the assault of the Daby's mother near Morris, Ala, abo1t three months ago, was made Friday night by Henry S. Hill, chief deputy sheriff of Jefferson county.
 Chief Deputy Hill declared that the negro will be returned to Birmingham. Hill and several deputy sheriffs left Birmingham at 8:30 o'clock Friday night for Ohio equipped with necessary papers for the negrO's return. The name of the Ohio town is being with held.
 Finger prints and photographs of Milton were received by Chief Hill Frl- day night, who asserted that identifica- tion is complete. There can be no ms. take this timei Milton is under arrest and will be brought back to Birming- ham," Hill said.
 While a trusty at convict camp No. 6, k at Morris, Milton intercepted Mrs. Collins near thicket not far from where the other coIvicts were at work. He made advances to her and when she repulsed him, he struck her over the head with nn axe. A second blow was directed at the baby she carried in her arms, Mrs. Collins recovered at Bira mingham hospital. The baby died the, following day.
 Negro Frightened
 Milton was frightened from the scene of the attack by the approach of neighbor who declared he saw Milton mount horse belonging to the county and escape.
 Posses were immediately organized and secured the surrounding country for more than week. The horse was found several miles from the scene and several times evidences of Milton having camped in the woods were found.
 Since then rumors concerning his whereabouts came from a number of towns and deputies on several occasions were hurried to the points from which the reports eminated in an effort to ap- prehend the negro.
 A recent trip to Union, Miss, resulted in the arrest of an escaped convict who was reported to be in company with Milton. The negro at that time was believed to be hiding in northern Mis- sissippi, but no trace of him could be found.
 Officers declared Milton was kept informed of their movements and sup piled with funds by a number of his friends in Birmingham and in this way account for the fact that he remained so long at liberty.
 Chief Hill has spent the greater part of his time since the attack personally directing the efforts to land the negro in iail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
 Uncertainty Still Attends ' Publication Of Rev.
 enue Data ATTORNEY GENERAL WITHHOLDS OPINION Meanwhile Newspapers That Print Amounts Are Held Liable LOCAL OFFICERS
 ARE BESIEGED People May Look, But Not Take Any Notes, Says
 Snead
WASHINCTON. Oct. 24.-

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.- Besieged by hundreds of tele- grams and telephone inquiries, the treasury department and the department of justice went through one of their most hec- tic days here Friday, and there is still no answer to the question as to whether it is legal to publish income tax re- turns, which is going on boldly throughout the length and breadth of the land.
 There in be no definit decision until Attorney General Stone makes a ruling on the new law. He will not take the matter up, however, until he re- turns here from campaign trip, ex- pected Sunday. He made a speech in Des. Moines, Iowa, Friday night. When $ he arrived iR Des Moiness he was iin- certain us to the question of legality involved.
 The point at issue is whethar the new tax law, providing publicity allows TOT general publication, in the face of sec ticn 3165, of the revised statutes, which supecific..lly forbids publication of in come tax returns. On the one hand, it is contended that the publicity provls- ion of the new law also allows pub lication generally, and amends section S167, while on the other, 1t is contend ed that only inspection of the returns is allowed under the new law, and not general publication, because of section S167.
 Meanwhile, responsibility for pubi- cation of returns must rest with those who publish them, the department of justice set out in a statement on the subject. The whole matter was turned over to the department of justice by the treasury department, where officials were divided over the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
BOTH TEAMS FACE TODAY'S CONTEST WITHCLEAN SLATE Squads Stage Workouts At Field And In Mum
 ger Bowl SPECIAL TRAIN
 TO BRING FANS Coach Mike DOnahue Spends Day In Renew
 ing Friendships
GGnes TOday
EAST

EAST . Harvard vs. Dartmouth at Cam bridge.
 Yale vs. Brown at New Haven. Princeton Ts. Notre Dame at Princeton. Army vs. Boston University at West Point. z.r . Navy vs. West Virginia Wesleyan at Annapolis.
 West Virginia vs. Centre at New York.
 Syracuse vs. Penn State at State College. Pittsburs vs. Carnegie Tech er Pittsburg. Lafayette vs. Washington and Jefferson at New York. Columbia vs. Williams at New York.
 Pennsylvania ys. Virginia at Phil adelphia.
 Rutgers vs. Lehigh at South Beth- lehem.
 Ohio State vs. Chicago at Colum- Wisconsin vs. Michigan at Ann Arbor.
 Illinois vs. Depauw at Urbana. Iowa vs. Minnesota at Iowa City. Northwestern vs. Michigan Aggies at Evanston. Nebraska vs. Kansas at Lawrence.
 SOUTH
 Auburn vs. Louisiana State at Birmingham.
 Georgia Tech ys. Alabama at At lanta.
 Georgia Vs. Vandy at Nashville. North Carolina vs. Maryland at Chapel Hill. Texas vs. Florida at Dallas. Birmingham-SOuthern vs. Missis- sippi College at Clinton. Howard vs. Mercer at Macon.
 FAR WEST California vs. Washington State at Berkeley.
 Idaho vs. Stanford Aggies at Se- attle.
 University Southern California vs. Nevada at Los AIIgeTes.6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
DUTY OF VOTERS !. TO BE STRESSED
 AT DAVIS RALLY
Huge Crowd Expected At Democratic Luncheon
 Saturday

A forceful appeal to go to the polls November 4 is to be made to the voters of Jefferson county at the Davis rally luncheon at 1 o'clock Saturday in the Tutwiler hotel ball room, under the auspices of the Jefferson County WOm- ems Democratic club.
 While the appeal is to be directed toward the newly enfranchised women voters, reservations have been made by a considerable number of men and the program arranged will prove instructive to every voter in the country. 1ndica- tions are that one of the largest groups ever brought together in the hotel ball. room will attend.
 The two principal speakers are to be Gov. William W. Brandon and Judge W. H.. Sanford of the court of appec1s, both of whom will bring a message of inspiration and encouragement concern ing the possibility of a victory by John w. Davis. They will talk on various phases of the national campaign and are expected to stress the fact that it is imperative. for every voter to visit the polls on election day.
 In addition to the two principal speakers, Dr. R. F. Lovelady. R. B. Evans, A. R. Morrow, Capt. Lacey Ed mundson and Judge Virginia H. May field will deliver three-minute talks on various local issues coming up at the election. One known local subject to be discussed is the three county bond issues to be passed upon by the voters. These issues, totalling $2,5OO,0OO, are to be used for improving and enlarg- ing the facilities at Hilman hospital, for county schools and for the erection of n new court house.
 Music for the luncheon is to be fur nished by an orchestra secured by Mrs. W. J. Adams, chairman of the music committee. Mrs. Erie Pettus is in charge of the refreshment committee and the decorations have been arranged Iy a committee under the chairmanship of Mrs, E. D. Brown.
 While a large number of reserva- tjons already have been made, those wishing to make reservations before II o'clock Saturday. may do so by calling Mrs. Margaret Copeland. vice chair man of the luncheon. at Main 4567.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25

ator Robert M. La Toilette in an ad- dress here today. He also discussed the Ku Klux Klan.
 "I have no criticism for Calvin Coolidge" MT. Marshall said. May be if I'd been little more like MT, Coolidge, I'd have had some luck when was vice president. But dol say that the state of things in Wash ington is the legitimate outcome of principles of the Republican party. If you don't know what's been going on in Washington you're a moron.
 "Now don't like reformers, ullift- CTS or down pushers. These uplift- CTS always charge you so much a push. I have but one objection to wealth. haven't it myself. l didn't know how easy it was to get when was in Washington. So think what we need is better reform--it's re-dedication of regeneration in the service of God, our country and com mon humanity.
 You've had too much protection. You'd better quit blowing about be- i.:g great Americans when you're not big enough to take care of your selves without protection. It's fine thing to talk about the 'open door in other countries when you've locked your own, and thrown the key away.
 "If we'd mock down every customs house and let men trade where they D1aasa thera'd he no more wars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
PRINCE QUIETLY
 SAILS FOR HOME
Royal Departure Is Devoid Of
 Customary Ceremony

NEW YORK, Oct. 24,-In marked contrast to his spectacular entry into the United States few weeks ago, the de- parture of the Prince of Wales on the Olympic Friday night, after his ex- tended visit to this country and Canada, was quiet and devoid of ceremony.
 Arriving at the West Nineteenth street pier shortly before , o'clock, H. R. H. went aboard immediately, ex- pressing the intention of staying there until the boat sailed. He consented later to pose for photographers for five minutes, wearing the usual gray suit and turned down hat, and showed no signs of being tired after his recent illness. He entertained a small group of friends until the boat sailed at l o'clock.
 The prince made the following state ment as his adieu to America:
 My stay in the North American con tinent. has been very interesting and happy one. am very sorry it is over and l look forward to returning"
 Sir Esme Howard, the British ambas- sador at Washington, and Sir Harry Gloster Armstrong, the British consul general in New York, said their official good-byes to the royal visitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25

Birmingham gridiron fans will be dished out another huge portion of the great fall sport Saturday when the Tiger delegations from Louisiana State and Auburn clash at Redwood Field at 2 o'clock.
 The Louisiana gridders arrived in the city first, coming in at 6 :3O o'clock and went to Redwood for a workout Friday morning. Auburn ar rived at about II 40 and Friday aft ernoon held a short signal drill in Munger Bowl, at Birmingham-South- ern.
 Saturday morning a special train from Auburn is due to arrive bring ing hundreds of students from the Plains to the game, while Friday night the alumni from all over the state gathered at the Southern club In massive pep meeting and banquet.
 Twenty-four men made the trip with th. Louisiana eleven. The roster of the squad is as follows o. Weaver, Campbell, Steele, Vernon, Swanson, A. Weaver, Fay, Carriere, Stevens, A. Connell, Jackson, Torgey, Bourgeois. Kenum, Matthews, Morgan, Weber, Miller Diminick, Clay, Spencer, Warm CT and Pitcher.
 The Auburn squad was composed of Captain Lawrence, Brice, McFadden, Grisham, Harkins, Pruitt, Ollinger, Peterson, Williams, Green, Spinks, Baskin, Crane, Allen Harrison, Salter, Reese and Lutz.
 Coach Mike Donahue, veteran of many seasons, held court in his rooms at the Tutwiler hotel Friday night where old associates gathered to dis cuss olden times. Coach Mike, who will send his cohorts against team which he coached for 20 years in the game today, was welcomed by many friends and fans on his arrival here Friday morning.
 The Louisiana Staters past of no stars. It's a no-star football machine which employs the plainest brand of play without frills or tricks on the field. Their four victories this year have been won on straight football. In Indiana the Louisiana Tigers smashed the line for the counters with few end runs thrown in. The Rice instl- ute looked vain for the "line split Donahue's famous formation, last week in their game with l.. s. U. at Houston.
 The Donahue eleven will fall shy in weight when stacked up against Au- burn. The l.. s. U. line is estimated at ITO, or less, per man from end to end while the backfield will average around 15S. Auburn will average 177 pounds all the way round.
 For bunting the States will have
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-25
NORWOOD YOUTH
 INJURED BY AUTO
Raymond Lindsay Struck While
 Playing In Street

Raymond Lindsay, 1O-year-old youth of NorwOod was Seriously injured late Friday afternoon when he ran from be- hind truck on Twelfth avenue at Twenty-seeond street and in front of an automobile driven by Miss Annie V: Marehman. 1910 North Thirty-second street.
 Miss Marchman was unable to stop her car in time to save the child, accord ing to bystanders, who was playing and ran from behind a truck into the open street.
 The child was carried to the NOrwOod hospital, where first aid was adminis- tered, and his wounds found to be gse- rious. He suffered severe bodily bruises and cuts about the head and face. al- though hospital attendants did not be- Ieye his skull was fractured. He was later removed to the Children's hos pitaI