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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
MILLER REFUTES
 MELONS DENIAL
 OF MEANS CLAIM
Treasury Head Answers
 Charges Made In Probe

WASHINGTON, June 6. = secre- tary Mellon today entered a formal denial of charges leveled against his conduct of the treasury department by Gaston E. Means in testimony before the Senate Daugherty committee.
 In a letter to the committee the sec retary denied in detail Means story about his investigations into report that Mir. Mellon had agreed to issue whisky withdrawal permits to Rex Sheldon of New York in return for money to help make up the deficit of the republican national committee.
 Denial Is Refuted
 The denial applied in part to con yersation on the subject which Means said took place between himself and former under Secretary Gilbert of the treasury, but as soon as the secretary's letter had been entered in the record, Thomas W. Miller, the af1en property custodian, was placed on the stand and testified that he himself had been present at such conversation.
 Colonel Miller said he brought Means and Gilbert together in his of flee. .,
 q can't say exactly what was dis cussed," he continued, but It con cerned Rex Sheldon. Means then was an agent of the department of justice.
 On this point Secretary Mellon had said in his letter:
 "This is characteristic of Means testimony. Gilbert never met Mir. Means. No, interview took place"
 Answers Point By Point.
 Taking up point by point the charges and inferences made in the testimony of Means, Secretary Mellon said in his letter to Chairman Brookhart:
 "He refers to the Guckenheimer dis tillery in Pittsburg. This was sim ply a case of violation of law and its prosecution by the properly constituted authorities. I was never interested in the distillery. t
 "Mr. Means states that banks, par ticularly the line of banks with which I was formerly connected, have large loans secured by whiskey certificates. I question whether such loans exist in this country to any material extent.
 Denies Sheldon Charges
 "Mr. Means stated I had some ar- rangement with Rex Sheldon for the issuance of wholesale drug permits, conditioned upon the contributions from the holders of these permits to the republican campaign fund. Mir. Sheldon once did come to see me, but, as recall, not in connection with per- mits, l understand that his request, about which there was nothing un- usual, was not granted by the official of the treasury to whom l referred him.
 "There has been no intimation to me directly or indirectly that any cam paign fund would be or has been bene- fitted in any way by the issuance of the permits.
 "Mr. Means gave a circumstantial account of an alleged>interview by him with former under Secretary of the Treasury Gilbert. This is character istic of Means testimony. Mir. Gil bert has never met Mir. Means. No interview took place ."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07

Davis said he thought MT. Mccoy probably would be asked to complete the task by prosecuting the officials involved.
 Jail UnSanitary
 The grand jury indictments charged that the Walker county jail, under the direct custody and control of the sheriff, was "unsanitary in every de- tail and had not been cleaned for days" that inmates of the jail were overrun with vermin and that the entire county jail reeked with bad odors and showed neglect of even the most ordinary ef- forts oat cleanliness"
 Under charge No. ?, alleging corrup- tion in office, the indictment stated that O'Rear, during the month of April, in company with several of his deputies, arrested 1G negroes over the county line in Jefferson county and that he agreed with the person in charge of the negroes not to push the case against them on condition that he would pay off the amount charged against them. It was alleged that a sheriff, although the negroes never were UTOuSuI up TUT IFldI anu never plead guilty. The indictment stated that the arrests were made at 10 o'clock Saturday night and that the cases were docketed in the city court of Jasper, charging them with Sun day gaming
 Sheriff O'Rear was also indicted for attempting to collect $105 from the state of Alabama by presenting to the state bill for milk furnished to prison CTS in the county jail, the bill including 210 gallons of sweet milk costing 121h cents a quart. It was charged that the only milk supplied to the prisoners was furnished by one person, who collected for it directly from the prisoners them selves.
 According to the indictment, the Walker county sheriff, acting in his official capacity, told E. w. Tarwater, chief of police in Jasper, that he would pay him $1 each for all the hoboes that he would arrest and turn over to him. He was also charged with confis- eating pistol in making an arrest and retaining it. although no formal charge was made against its owner in any of the Walker county courts having juris- diction over such cases.
 Fraud Charged
 Sheriff O'Rear is alleged, through false expense accounts, to have de- frauded the state ouS of S9.09 for ex- penses incurred by transfer officer sent from Jasper to Birmingham to return a prisoner, the indictment alleg- ing that the officer referred to did not make the trip at all, the prisoner being returned on the strength of a tele- phone message to another Walker county official, who was already in Bir- mingham.
 Unlawful conversion to his own use of $65 belonging to one John Kacharis is also charged in the indictment, the money having come into his possession by virtue of his official position. He was also charged with the embezzle- ment of a gold watch valued at $32 be- longing to A. l.. Brasfield and $61 belonging to Jim Butler.
 It was learned Friday that special charge was given the grand jury by Judge Blanton immediately after it was organized, in which he warned the members against attempts by persons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
POLITICAL STRAINS

INDIANAPOLIS, June 6.-The h. diana delegation to the democratic na- tional convention today pledged itself to support Senator Samuel NJ. Ralston for the presidential nomination. The action was taken voluntarily by mem- bers of the delegation after the state convention at the request of Senator Ralston yesterday decided to let the delegation go uninstructed.
 NEW YORK, June Civilian Jen- nings Bryan will vote for w. G. Me Adoo at the democratic national con vention and will not nominate Dr. A. A. Murphree, president of Florida university, as he originally announced. Over the long distance telephone from Fort Valley, Ga, where he was last evening en route north, Bryan explained heAis instructed for McAdoo and will stay with him as long as he remains in the race"
 NEW YORK, June 6.-While not wishing to insult the intelligence of the delegates to the democratic national convention, or even that of the alter mates, the New York police are engaged in a drive to rid New York of its slick CTS" so the visitors won't have to walk back home barefoot.
 A special pamphlet. according to present plans, will tell the delegates how to avoid crooks. They will be told to beware of all strangers, especial ly if the strangers claim acquaintance with some prominent parsonage i'll the delegates home town.
 NEW YORK, June 6.-Ten reasons why the democratic national convention should nominate Governor Al Smith are specified by Franklin D. Roosevelt, chairman of the New York state Smith committee. in a letter sent to each delegate and to their alternates.
 Among the reasons given in the let ter were:
 His strength is greatest in the doubtful states where strength is most needed"
 "One reason for his strength is his following among independent voters. H ehas been constantly endorsed by the great non-partisan organizations in New York"
 He is an expert on the affairs of government, with an experience un- equalled by that of any man alive"
 He has at once the undivided sup port of labor and the confidence of bus mess men,
 Above every other executive in America, he has stood for fearless en- forcement of the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
BUNDLE WORK
 MEETS SUCCESS
To Continue Near-East Relief
 Drive Through Saturday

Despite heavy rain, with all its at- tendant discomforts and the neces- sarily slowed down collection work. Birminghams Bundle Day was de- clared Friday night to have been high ly successful.
 Collecting of bundles was hampered so much by the weather, however, that a decision was made Friday afternoon to continue the drive through Satur- day. Early in the afternoon it became apparent that the workers would not be able to gather in all the bundles that were waiting for them.
 Calls poured into the headquarters of the Near East relief corps all day Friday, asking that an early trip be made for specially large bundles of clothing. Several housewives, al- though having no bundles of garments for the workers, showed their interest in the movement by money contribu- tions.
 Hundreds Collected
 In all, hundreds of bundles of old clothing were collected. The work, for the most part, was done by Junior League girls, driving through the city accompanied by Boy Scouts. Re- markable spirit was shown by these workers, officials said Friday evening, and even the depressing weather failed to make them falter in their work.
 Many interested persons, rather than wait for the workers to call for their bundles, carried them personally to the receiving station at 104 Twenty second street, north.
 The work will continue all day Saturday, it has been announced, and a request was made by officials of the drive that all women with cars avail able even for an hour or two during the day call at the receiving station in the chance that they may be needed At least 25 automobiles will be re- uuired, it was stated, and officials hope to have many more than that rurohar ovailahle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
YOUTH, I7, INDICTED
 ON. MURDER CHARGE

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 TExARKANA, Ark, June 6.---J. R. wimberly, Jr.. II, of Arcadia, La, in dicted on a charge of murder in the first degree in connection with the fatal wounding of J. NJ. Hawkins, 'Jr., 16, of Shreveport, today furnished .S5,- 900 bond fixed by Judge J. H. Nc Cullum of the Miller county court, and announcement was made that his trial would begin June IT. Hawkins and Wimbcrly, students at military college in Missouri, were en route. to school after spending the Christmas holidays at home when thes shooting which resulted in the death of Hawkins occurred aboard train here January 2. The youths are said to have quar- reled over a broken pipe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
LOUISIANA SOLONS
 TO HANG UP RECORD

BATON ROUGE, La., June 6.-The Louisiana legislature apparently is pointing toward something unique in American legislative history.
 When the solons were called to order this forenoon, it was discovered there were only 25 bills in the house for final passage and that the calendar of both branches was clear.
 Under the constitution no bills or resolutions may be introduced during the last 30 of the 50 days session, and with the time for introduction ex- piring June 10, indications were that adjournment would be voted long be- fore the sixieth day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
MCOY RETURNS HOME
Details Given of Charges Against
 Walker Sheriff


 Wilful neglect of duty, corruption in office, incompetency and offenses in- volving moral turpitude are charged against Guy V. O'Rear, sheriff of Walker county, in the grand jury re- port, submitted to Judge R, L. Blanton Friday afternoon, following the four day investigation of the activities of Sheriff O'Rear and his subordinates, conducted under the supervision of As sistant Solicitor J. P. Mccoy, of lief ferson county, assigned as special prosecutor by Attorney General liar well G. Davis.
 Mir. Mccoy returned to Birmingham late Friday afternoon, accompanied by Maj. P. B. Jorman, Jr., and c. C.. Dean, expert accountants, who checked the records of the sheriff's department, and R. E. Hunt, state law enforcement officer, all of whom were given much credit by Mir. Mccoy for the expeditions handling of the charges against the Walker county officials.
 It has not yet been officially an nounced whether Mir. Mccoy will re- turn to represent the state of Alabama as special prosecutor in the impeach- ment trial of Sheriff O'Rear, which probably will be held before the Ala bama supreme court, but Solicitor Jim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
Saturday night shopping
 is brisk ct BLdch's

We had seriously considered joining the de- partment stores in closing Saturday at 6 un- til we began to analyze the movement. We found the same rule wouldn't apply alike to mems. stores and department stores Too many men in this great industrial district have no other time to shop.
 If you doubt it, just come in tonight and ask them, (as we have asked) where they work, what time. they get off, and could they get here before 5. You'll learn that in re- maining open till 9IP. M. Saturdays we are really serving the interests and the desires, of these men -. :. and that's what we're here for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
SENATE TO PROBE
 COTTON SHIPMENTS
Senator Smith Of South Caro-
 lima Wants Legislation

WASHINGTON, June 6.-Investiga- tion of Interstate shipments of cotton by the federal trade commission was ordered today by the Senate on motion of Senator Smith, democrat, South Carolina. The investigation was asked Senator Smith said, to form a basis for remedial legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
DEFENDANTS WIN
 ALIENATION SUIT

Judgment for the defendant was an- nounced Friday in the suit by Mrs Sammie A. Miniford against John and Maude Gayhort, brother and sister-in- law of her husband, whom she accused of alienating his affections. The case was tried before Judge Romaine Boyd, the plaintiff charging that the defend ants. had told her husband malicious stories concerning her and were respon- sible for their separation. The de- fendants were represented by Black, Harris and Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
WILLIAM LEHMAN
 PLEADS GUILTY
Continued From Page One )

NOUHIHHueu NFUH dBo UHo'J
 he said. "but Lehman's confession does not close the matter at all. On the other hand, it leaves an even larger amount to be accounted for, It will be the duty of the grand jury to try to find the guilty persons and make them pay the penalty usually imposed upon those who betray the confidence placed in them as custodians of public funds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
Coolidge Lauds Purpose
 O. National Contes t
Foresees Widespread In- fluence For Constitu-
 tional Studies
Continued From Page One.)

(COntinued From Pase One.)
 Constitution--th subject oe the ad- dresses delivered by seven high school boys and girls in the contest for na- tional oratorical honors-declared the American constitutional system had justified itself not only in the nations history but "in the fact that it has been accepted as the model upon which so many later experiments in democratic- republican institutions have been based"
 Not Yet Perfect"
 Impressive as have been the results of our experiment, gratifying as have been the tributes which imitation has paid, we realize that our system is not vet perfect" he continued. All forms of human organizat tion must forever undergo the process of change, adap- tation, evolution, to fit themselves to tbe changing needs of a society which can never remain .stagnant. Civiliza- tion cannot stand still, the institutions under which it develops cannot remain unchanged. Change is inevitable and there must be intelligent capacity to erect that change in the right way.
 If we accept this postulate of the eternal mutability of institutions then we will be able to realize how great service is that of the men and women who would train the youth of the ma tion to an understanding of and interest in these institutions of ours. There is no greater obligation upon the. community than that of properly educating it's youth, of training it's future citizens for the duties which in their time they must assume.
 "The world has always contained dangerously large proportion of people who have believed that the. way of progress was by way of destruction. They are commonly in minority but a distressingly active and determined minority They would begin the re- construction of human affairs by tear ing down everything that has thus far beer erected.
 Assurance Against Intrigue
 Ut seems as if well-nigh every gen eration in modern times is destined to try some of these experiments in re- organization by the process of utter Reorganization. The eagerness of the extremists, the revolutionists, is un- quenchable. The only assurance against their machinations is to be found in the medication among the people of sound ideals of government.
 If we, in our generation, shall suc- ceed in establishing among those who are to come after us the full concep- ton of the obligation to reasonableness and to moderation, the next generation may find reason to thank us for making it's way of life easier than ours has been. That, take it, is the greatest collec- tive wish of humanity in every genera tion, as it looks to the generations that are to follow"
 The President praised the efforts of the newspapers who sponsored the con- test, devoting enormous publicity and inspirational effort to make these con- ed not only the national contest here tonight but the local and sectional com petitions would have far-reaching effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
LABOR CONDEMNS KHAN
Colorado Federation Adopts Resolution
 With Little Opposition

PUEBLO, Colo, June GA reselu- tion condemning the Ku Klux Klan was adopted yesterday by the Colorado State Federation of Labor in conyen- tion here. The resolution was reported from the resolutions committee and adopted by the convention without de- bate Only few votes were cast in opposition. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
TURNER A POPULAR SPEAKER
Warmly Congratulated By President And Chief Justice
 (WashingtOn Bureau)

FAHU NHAcA OuSUACo
 Washington Bureau)
 WASHINGTON, June 6.--Jaek Tur- ner's brilliant effort went for naught tonight. The Birmingham boy, in the national oratorical contest, failed to finish in the money. But it was obvious that verdict in his favor would have been popular one.
 GaIlantry Shown
 The winner was Don Tyler, veteran in the work, who came from Los An geles. A Washington girl, Miss New burn, was second, while third honors were taken by another with great ex- perience in public appearance, John NJ. Dallam of Philadelphia. That Miss New burn was included among the winners caused no surprise. Old-time gallantry, to a certain extent, at least, continues to prevail.
 Young Turner, champion of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
ARRIVES AT KILBY
Without Guard. He Reports To Begin
 Serving His Term

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June G. Especial. )--William NJ. Lehman made good his promise to report at Kilby prison. He arrived here without guard tonight and will tomorrow begin his sentence of from year and a day to three years on his confession of em- bezzling funds of the city of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07
WOMAN IS CONDEMNED

ODESSA. Russia, June 6.-Dr. Marie Naidionova, woman physician from southern Russia, and four other persons have been condemned to death for alleged espionage in behalf of Ro- land by the soviet court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-07

interested in forestalling the indictment to influence them in their consideration os the evidence against the two officials. According to persons present in the court room. the judge requested all members who had been approached in
 that way to stand up with the result that six of the men did so.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-27
Fredericks Lead
Being Cut Down
By Criswen Now
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Aug. 27.-- On
the face of late returns from Tues
day s election, compiled today,
Ralph. L. Criswell, local councilman,
has a fighting chance TO win out
over Capt john ID. Fredericks, IN.
eumbent; in the tenth district con-
gressional race.
slowly. but surely, Criswea is cut
ting down Frederick lead, latest
figures gave the latter a majority
of only SAL votes out of. 81 20 bal
lats tahrlated.
Returns from outlying preeinets
eebaing in slowly, appeared 10 give
Uriswell a three to two advantage
Thousands of votes are sthl to pe
tabulated, and the work IS pro
cesding slowly.
With the county registrar s OF
fre working under difficulties II
tabulating the. returns, chief loea
irtcrest was centered in. the Crls
wtll-Fredericks fight
Power Bonds Voted
Election of District Attorney AS;
Keyes TO retain the office by
majority of more than two 10 on
over Justice, Carl Sheldon, his op
poneut, and passage Of the $4,000,
600 local power bond issue by a
eight 10 one majority were definitI
early in the count.
With the funds voted IN the powe
bond issue the municipal bureau o
power and light plans a widesprea'
extension of the city's electric sys
tem, hoping to prevent future powe
shortage similar TO the one now be
S ing experienced.
Competition for. Walter F, Lane
berger, unopposed incumbent IN u
ninth congressional district, at; n
tall election was seen in the wit
inu campaign by friends OF Charie
H. Randall, dry leader, and Ley
Head. Pasadena newspaperman, el
dorscd by La Toilette supporters
Both Randall and Head receive
many votes, early returns indicated