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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
HAYERS OF FIVE. READY FOR CHAIR.
Jack Pope And Aaron Har- vey Pose For Newspaper
 Photographers

MALESTER. Okla. Jan. IT, Wearing the black prison tailored suit in which they will bs buried. Jack Pope and Aaron Harvey, con- vfctsd slayers of five persons. awaiting in their death cells in the Oklahoma state penitsntiary today for the stroke of midnight when they win ns led to the electric chair a few feet down the corridor. The men are to die at 12:os c. m. Sunday. q stay of execution having caused the date to fall on Sunday.
 Just before prison barbers shaved their heads in preparation for the execution. both men posed for photo- to publish an nTtstratsd story of their deaths.
 Harvey. contrary to castom, will SO to the execution room wearing a black shirt and red neck tic in place of the usual white shirt with dark colored tie. The change in ap- parel was at his own request
 Harvey last night repudiated . previous confession that he had CT and mother and two children for $500. In 8 signed statement he de- clared he had contracted to kill only d watchdog at the farm home of Mrs. Popes parents where the five victims were shot to death last April as they lay asleep in bed He de- c1ared that, with the dog removed. Pope planned. to carry ont the slay- ing himself. t
 Pope has confessed that Hs sought hts wtfSs death in order to collect $2,0oo insurancs' on her life. Other of the household were killed to protect the identity of the asSailant .'-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
TASK IF 'CLEANNC' PHILADELPHIA 0N.
Butler Reports Closing Of 973 Out Of 1,2ooa Dis
 uuised Saloons Of City

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12.--of the 1900 disguised saloons selling .il- legal beverages before General Butt ler's 4s-hour drive began. SIS have been closed and locked, and are gath- ering cobwebs. tE. ing m Philadeiphia," stated the Quakertown's new director of pub- lie safety. as he issued these figures
 General Butler stated that he is satisfied that 80 per cent of the vice dispensariss. rampant before the marine corps tactics, are now wiped out, and that the tine is now ripe to turn police efforts rom vice crusading to an, assault on ban. ditary and general lawlessnees. Several innovations will become operative immediately, to keep the force in the pink"
 'The mem/ers of the police forco cannot stand continuous drives like that of the past 4S hours. but they can stand them once week." he said. Tt is my intention to institute . vice drive at least once every week. ana keep it up until these places are afraid to reopen. .s.. t
 When say that we are turning our efforts to attacking banditry do not mean that we are going to re. lax our vigilance toward vice." said the general. "We have these ,sS7 sa- looms closed now and we arc going to see that they stay closed"
 Butler has inaugurated 2 private merit system of his own. Whenever. In his tours of inspection, he espies ass policeman whose appearances pieases him, or who has performed an outstanding bit of "clean-up" work, he invariably calls out to ass sistant director of safety, Elliott 'Take his name. Elliott"
 His roster of cleanup heroes is growing, and these men are sched- uled for promotion, in the place of those deposed, reduced and suspended during the clean-up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MRS GOODWIN HOSTESS

The Southside Bridge clao anu other friends were entertained Fri day afternoon by Mrs. Gardner Goodwin, honoring Mrs. William Neal and Mrs. Roy Martin. Bridge was enjoyed after turkey plate luncheon was served at 1 o'clock. The living room was attractive with red car nations, while the dining room pre- sented a pretty appearance through the use of pink carnations and sweet peas.
 The honorees were presented with hand embroidered towels, and after the games the club prize was won by Mrs. George Rutledge, the guest prize being awarded to Mrs. V. H. Ragsdale. the forty-two prize falling to Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth. while the consolation was drawn by Mrs. c, A. Harris, all of which were danty pieces of Madeira lingerie. There were about 50 guests who enjoyed this lovely hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
JOHN ASHLEY GANG. LEADER M LARGE
Hanford Mob|ey Is; The Only
 Other Outlaw Gang Still!
 Uncaptured ... v.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Ja

WEST PALM BEACH.|Fla.. Jan. 1z. A posse of IS men today is in the vicinity of Fruita. 2s miles north 4of here, keeping q close watch for John Ashley and Hanford Mobley. They are the only members of the Ashiey- Mobley gang of outlaws not rounded up in the raid which began last Wednesday morning, resulting in the ieath of Deputy Sheriff Fred baker and Joe W. Ashley of the outlaws and the wounding of Laura Upthe- grove.
 No clues as to the whereabouts of the missing pair have been discovered but Sheriff R. c. Baker, who will leave here this afternoon to direct the search. is confident that both men will be captured.
 Fifteen members and friends of the gang are being held In the county jail here awaiting the final. outcome of the, effort, to wipe out the des- peradoes. One is Albert Miller, al- legged slayer of Deputy Baker
 Funeral services for the slain deputy are to be held here tomorrow and will be in charge of the Elks, iWoodmen of ,tha World, officials or the county and personal friends. 1T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

cursing. As we retreated toward the mine entrance, they followed ua up to within 500. feet of the top. still throwing charges" T
 About 30 convicts came .to the ton soon after the mutiny began" he continued. leaving between 60 and 65 in the mine. These men declar- ed the others were angryeswith tho warden, MT. Jernigan. because one of the number had been placed in the dog house. as punishment for infraction of one, of the rules.
 MT, Jernigan has been in charge of the convicts. at Aldrich since the mine was |reopened last November. after being leased to the Thomas Waller Mining company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

sore, StlfI, acnln9 joints, and relief comes instantly. St. Jacobs Oil is a harm less rheumatism lin. iment which never disappoints and cans not burn the skin.
 Get a 35! cent bot tie of St. Jacobs Oil at any drug storey and in q moment you'll be free from pain, soreness and stiffness. In, use for 65 years for rheuma- tism,' sciatica, neu- backache, sprains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
rRAYER WEEII ORSERYED

The Missionary Unlon of the Jones' boro Baptist church observed prayer services the past week, daily meet ings being held in conformity with the national program. A, business session was combined with the spe- cial program Monday. when 1t was reported that collections in November and December had amounted to more than $500. The report of delegates to the all-day gathering In Birming- ham was heard, and the medicine chest recently ordered for Good Will Center was reported sent.
 Meetings at the church during the balance of the week were devoted to study of the progress of the mission-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
r.1rYTrRE CLUE TO MEET.

The members or the CuIture cIuD will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. A: Cochran Weth yan associate hostess. An election ef officers will be held, and the fol lowing will be the program: Ine Truth'-Mrs. Ben Perry: Informal discussion, Mrs. McCollum, 'leader'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
cuEsr CLTB PROGRAM.

Tho Quest club will meet frloay aftarnoon at the home of Mrs. w. q Hit. when the subject will be Modern English Drama" and the following program will be carried out: Barrie-"Mary Rose" Mrs. Mac Ratson; Shaw - Hearts Break Houses" Mrs. John McConnell; Gals worthy-"The Skin Game MIS- 'u- Han Erlick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
YOUNG MUSICIANS MEET

An open meeting of the Juvenile Music club will be held Wednesday. January 16, when an unusually in teresting program will be rendered. The meeting will take place at the home of Mrs. O. E. Harmer. who will be assisted in entertaining by sev- eral members of the Wednesday MuSfc cl1Ib
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
RALLY HELD

A rally was held by the members of the Brighton Baptist church on Friday evening. when plans for work in the coming month were made. The meeting convened at o'clock, and the women. served luncheon, after which a business and social session was held. Rev. J. s. Holland had charge of the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
WILLIAM-sUTTEMYRE

Mrs. Josephine Williams of Mari onville, Mo, announces the marriage of her daughter, Addie Lee to James A. Suttemyre, which occurred on Sunday, January 6, at her home. The couple will be at home at Billing, Mo, after January Is. The bride is sister of Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, and is well known in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
SHOULD GET RESULTS
Justice Of Peace Law And Notary
 Brain Are Commissioned

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. Elf names mean anything, the enforce ment of law and order in two Arkan- sas counties is a thing assured. John F. Law has been commissioned as jus tice of the peace of Franklin cou%ty and c. J. Brain as notary public in Arkansas county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
PARENr-TEACHERs MEET

The. Parent-Teacher asSociatlonq or the Brighton school held an inter-. esting session at the school Friday afternoon, when Mrs. B. S. Bruce acted as leader. Pians were made for the coming year. many features being discussed for raising funds The association reported S65 raised during January.
 The losing side in the recent con- test tendered the winners and enter tainment program. serving cake. cof- fee and salad. and there were 75 present. Those taking part in the program were: Mildred Haas, Agnes Huffman. Mrs. Steve Bennett. Maxine Birchfield, Louise Farley, while the children of the fourth grade ren- dered a musical program. and the third grade presented an interesting pageant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
PERSONALS

Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. F. U. Harris, is ill at his home with measels.
 Miss Edna Whited has returned from Albertville, where she was called on account of the death of her father. ..,>
 Robert Jones has returned from a visit to Texas. and will be at home with his parents, MT, and Mrs. TT J. Jones. H%
 MT. and NErs Vernon Dyer of Stan ton announce the birth of -daugh- ter on January II tt .,.E
 William Crotwell has returned to Sweetwater, Tenn, after a visit with his mother, Mrs. Jessie. Crot- we'll. ,"-.
 Mrs. A. S. Bozeman of Meridian is the guest of Mrs. w. D. Taylor.
 Mrs E P Lacey has returned from a visit with relatlvts ID Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
FoRTNIGHTLY CLUB MEETS

Mrs. J. R. Pow was hostess to the Fortnightly club at her home at Woodward Friday afternoon. The house was described in cut flowers and ferns. and an interesting study of the movies was carried out, Mrs. Amos Culp and Mrs. Frank E. Curtis read papers, after which there was an open discussion. There were IA members present. and this was one of the most enthusiastic meetings held in some time. The hostess served a salad course with an Ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
URGE PAYMENT OF POLL TAX

Voters of the Bessemer district are reminded that the limit In which poll taxes may be paid has been fixed for February 1. The books are being kept open until this time at the Bes- semer probate office.
 The period of grace allowed ex- service men for the payment of poll tax expired this year and the Amer tcan Legion is conducting a cam paign to remind its members to pay this tax before February 1.
 Registration books of the county will be open to new voters at the Bessemer court house from January 16 to 25, inclusive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MIssIoN afEETlNG CALLED

Circle one of the Woman's Mis- slonary society of the First Meth odist church will meet Monday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. R. L. Bradley on Darthomuth avenue
 Circle two will meet at the home of Mrs. John Mcconnell on Exeter ave- nue, with Mrs. Mcconnell and Mrs. H. H. Milton, associate hostess. Circle three with Mrs. T. R, Cope. land, on Berkley avenue. Circle. No. will meet at the home of Mrs. Eugene Parsons. with Mrs. Sloggett as associate hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

The members Of the Muscoda Br1uge club were entertained at tue. home of Mrs. W. w. Sleeves o1fz Art t!ny evening. The house was attfactiye in cut flowers and ferns, and at the conclusion of the games, Mrs., kwtnE, Carter was awarded the ladies' prize correspondence cards. whlle ths gen., to Herschel wilson. The hostess served a tempting salad and ice course to the following: MT. and Mrs. Burch Cameron, MT. and Mrs. c. U. Cross, MT. and Mrs. E. c. Anderson. MT. and Mrs Ewing Carter, MT. and Mrs. Herschel Wilson. MT. and Mrs. J. R. Chandler. MT. and Mrs. Milton Baird, Miss Eliza Sloggett and w. H. SloRgett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
0UcHl RHEUMATISM! RUB THE PAIN AWAY

Stop drugging! Rub soothing, pene' trating St. Jacobs Oil right into you1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN

MT. and Mrs. c. W. Nixon enter. tained Friday evening in honor ct their son. Charles Nixon. celebrating, his thirteenth birthday anniyersarys There W ere a large number of young people present, the lower floor being
 thrown open for games and dancing.
 Punch. cake and candy were served and in the dining room the table was centered With cake upon which were 13 burning candles. There wero about 40 present and the honoree re- ceived many handsome gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
nrRs MAssEY HOSTESS,

Mrs. Harry Massey was hostess 10 the members of the Point-of- tne- Needle club and other friends at her home Thursday afternoon. The house was attractive in cut flowers and ferns, and progressive forty-two was enjoyed. A delicious salad course with coffee and cake was served. the guests, beside the club members were: Mrs. George Bumgardner, Mrs. R I. Bradley, Mrs. Alverson, Mrs. William Burns, Mrs. J. L. Batson. Mrs. Mae Batson and Mrs. Ewing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
MAY POSTPONE ELECTION

Tt ds expected GhBr there will he q meeting of the eguT democratto sxecu- tive cc-nnh1tee here within the next few GAyR. when the time of holding thA city k1se1nuu wtr1 be fixed Sew sERa members of the con1mfttee have alrssaady s1Azea that they believed the sentiment os the other members; wzuls be e0 2estpons the city cleo usnn uurrHn Asr=r the holding of the cszrry slse15cn. which takes place on May 13
 T. L Janse Sa chairman of the hcard and stated that he would call the members togzther tn the near fururA, when aIn GeaaIls of the city eaee1Ran wcuRd A4 arranged There has been much speculation aS to the FrpAAAEe candidates and 1t Is gen. erAaay 6enr thai thai most of the in- ssnrna,sn1s wEH1 offer themselves as ezmEH6Azsx again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
LaUxcH SECOND cAsxPAxGN

Several Bss8SGmsr merchants. who are members cf the retail division aR the Chamber of Commerce, next week wzaR enu@en their second months xeAnHs campaign for the benefit of 1he rural schools of the district. The fzrz4 es@RnaEn- closing December 31. has been GseLBred one of the most Encgxszfua uerch7ndfsiug proPost- uSprss carried out here tn some time. in than ar has enlisted the support ct thA EArEer u1erchants and the ac ravN ee-ecsrstS9n of school officials thxuRkAnut rha GH<trfet.
 Large r@hatea in cash weer mailed to the scAe@ls from the Chamber Of GsmLe-xe the paSt week. and this b expected r8 serve as a stimulus to rAs 1SAA in the rural sections The 1n<rehAnts who are promoting the campaign are A unit in stattng that they &sxHrs Ths plan to be placed on a Psrznansnt aaztsA and If this is done. several thGnsArA dollars will be rMHsa1 Gnr the county SehooIs during 192A Th4 n-oner ts pafd to the Par emT-reAeAer associations, and is to be zrent fer any improvement work tAew 6ssArN
 The campaign ss based en trcreas- ing cash FUrvhaSss from the rural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
HEAR CRIMINAL. DOCKrT

A crfmInaI docket will be tried in the Bessemer circuit court next week before Judge J. c. B. Gwin. All the cases to be heard during this week will be appealed from the city court of Bessemer. Brighton and Fairfield. and many of them are of unusual in tereSt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
AurERs KEoRssyIzH

RsorganEzBtHan of the Bessemer Rar a<ss0e51mth@a was effected at a. rneerinS ea tha past week. when w. C. Smiuhson was chosen as president fpr 1hs e,emhng yehr- Judge Frank Raal pf the e0ur1 of mEsC1smeRnors. win act as seereEArT- s
 FAAns wre discussed f0r e number of ars8sr1AkHngS i'm ths interest of the membership, hnelu1tng several social Rfrairs which are to be given later. A znsrnAershHp of about thirty ts ex- -serrsd uo be enrolled within the next few &RyS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAlNs,

ary movement in foreign lands, dif-
 ferent leaders having charge each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

sections, and in each instance where a school patron asks for the rebate for any of the schools, a check call ing for 2 per cent rebate Is given, and paid through the Chamber of Commerce. This plan appeals to those actively engaged in school in,- proyement work because of the fact that through it. their schools may be provided with q handsome month ly income. which in most instanoss during December amounted to more than enough money to finance all improvement and social undertak- fngs.. -
 Each of the schools arc lining, up behind this movement, which Is ex, pected to gather momentum in the months to come, as the simplicity of the plan is seen. and its lasting bene- fits are appreciated. its packers say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
TO COLLECT PLEpcEs

Special services will be held in all. the Methodist churches of the Bes- serer district on Sunday, January 20. when the pulpits will be occupied by lay leaders, who will urge the pay ments of pledges to the centenary fund This fund was subscribed five years ago. payable in five install ments. this year being the last, and the services Sunday will be to have the churches of the district pay the. last years fnstallments In full.
 The following assignments have been made for lay leaders to appear at the various churches in and near the city; Jonesboro. L. L. vann; Ann Memorial, S. W. Sanders; Central Park. Mrs. H. L. Rains; Sunnyside, J. W. Brooks: Lipscomb, Mrs. George stoves; Fairfield. A. E. Ausman; First church. Rev. B. T. Waites. L. Q, Lowe is lay leader for the dis trtct in the pay-up cAmpaien
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
SCHOOLS GIVEN FLAGS

WereA Lewis post Ar1srtean Ls- x5en. wzn presene svsrr school in the Rszssnner 6Hxzrfet- not already pro- vs6ed for. with an American flag. ao- ecr,eRnE te q 9se1shou an the Friday ~wrmEnE session @s tnAt body. This rrxsmEzR1Bon wfBn get in touch with nhe schools at once and tn every tn- stance where zssas1anca ts needed to rurrh2se flagS, funds for this pur- pee1 vim De provided
 This Es i'm lfne with the patriotic work of the organization in this dis urac1- and the presentation of the f1Rgs wTHl be made at this time tr rr6er eo aH& the schools to observe the recent state nnw requiring flags Qn mn stlne@ls in the state
 There wA$ A large 4tten6s1c at ahe rnea1HmE- which was heard at the ElRs hn1l. and Ht was also decided to hold a membership campaign Dr. s. w. Horn was aPP@6nred as chairman of the membership cUrmtttea and wIll seleez a srruug corps of assist anc,s- wh0 wdHn gut busy at once on this Ssa1ure of the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
INSURANCE NEWS. EXCHANGE FORMED.
bessemer Organization To Cooperate In Recently
 Passed State Rulings
HKsSE1Kz BCREAu !
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 FermA-rpm of the Bessemer Insur- nnce Exchange hAs atrraeted wide att tRnriDm- The organization of the koAra has been perfected to systenla- tRs the nrsxdmeas &S a whole. and to -agEaxr i'm eArrytng out the recently aApree6 xrAre adm city laws regarding fire anxuEamce rares collections and 1aMA O L. Pearson was chosen chairman of thu board, with George T. NnrraA. secretary. and composed ef pra<nnralry am the agerts in this sserSpn-
 Inc farse movement to b. carried Sus here vim n@ . totut onservanes of tho rerter and intent of the new state law i'm regard ro collection of tn- xuares rAar yrvunfuns De paid within oo AAys af the sssHanes of the policy, AnA was effective December I. As . reUnlt aM unpaid policies must oe onre6 for on February I. and aS most AEsnrn sn the city hnve made a rrac- xSes sf anronnunadartng their clients V enrryHng theAr premium pay be humdrs1a of polbeY holders who mns1 pay ur, zee,crdfrg to the state Inv
 Ina RgNnrs have orgrrt1sd mainly t. ahew their good faith to the policy ho1oenAL and c9-sGer2ttvelE call their n1nNmr5n0 1@ the l4wr which chey must sAesrwe CT Ae sulhtecc to fine and loss nf Hsrerse ts do hlns4nessl The mat rer A n,sc arrncn81 with the agents. xHa tf they earry any accounts longer than sB G8yS without payment of at 1>nx1 S per cent interest the law hnsHx uAsar they are guilty of henattng g ro the ca5ens and they are subject to prwsecmrscl
 In ar,Ssr tAat thss and other laws may De esrnsrrueA to without sert- crs rrasraaerS1ar9srgss the agents w1M anse use rnsfr exchange for i'm nrrnxzaBrH. wAHem will assist in the zrnprez.,ent ct the new city fire hwA whncM win tend tn give this ser9Son resnee9 rata9 Thfs work wTaa Na scMr1ea here soon by . large enrra ss wvrReTs. and every piece of pre1srrr in the city will ha given q nxr rasanE. most of which will effect a 1na1ersal reRueftan i'm ratesA 1t Is uAerxhr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13

The members of the Woodward Bridge club were delightfully."- enter tained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. J. Lee. The rooms in which the tables were placol were beautifully decorated with cut flow CTS and ferns, and after a series of games, the club prize, a perfume container. was won by Mrs. Howard Mussey, wS,ile the guest prize, tea pot, was awarded Mrs. Hershal Will son. A tempting salad and sweet course was served the following:
 Mrs. J. R. Pow. Mrs. Howard Mus sey, Mrs. Amos Cllp, Jr., Mrs. NJ. J. Hulsey. Mrs. Amos Culp. Sr.. Mrs. Sears Field. Mrs. c. W. Mcdonald. Mrs. B. w. Duncan, Mrs. Hershai Wilson, Mrs. J. H. Leonard, Mrs: T. I. Cuniff. Mrs. Roger Hamil. Mrs.. Garrett, Ms. Herbert Salmon, Mrs. A. J. Boynton. Ms. Damn Goss and Miss Mary Weber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
IsaPRovnsrENTs PLANNED

It is believed that extensive im- provements are being contemplated for the Bessemer rolling Hill by the T. c. I. company, which will greatly increase the efficiency of the plant, and at the same time increase the volume of material being handled on the various mills.
 Engineers of the company are said to have been busy at the Bessemer plant, and 1t Is thought that what ever changes arc made will be a re- arrangement of handling certain tonnage between the Bessemer and Fairfield works.
 The Bessemer Hill Is the most ef- fictent in its class In the steel cor poratton combined. according to the company'S officials. For many years it has set the standard in produe- ton and in costs, and throu gh, grad ual improvement has been mairtatn- ed as modern plant in every re- spect. f..~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-13
BESSEMER SOCIETY
BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED.

Mrs.. A. w Deason entertained Thursday afternoon In honor of her daughter. Louise Deasonts twelfth birthday. The house was tastefully arranged in cut flowers and ferns and games and contests were en- joyed. The girls prize. a manicure set, was awarded Miss Rhoda Smith, while the boys prize. a knife, fell to Herman Goodwin.
 Tempting refreshments were serv- ed in the dining room. where in tn the center of the table was piaced an attractive birthday cake. The host ess was the recipient of many hand some and useful gifts. There were abou 34 guests, and the hostess, was assisted in entertaining By Mrs. Mill lard Deason and Miss Mary Deason-