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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
RICKNER CASE
 UP AT ANVISTON
Woman To Face Jury On Charge Of Staying Her Lieutenant
 Husband
ANNlsT0N BUREAU THE AeE-H ERALD 4unisfan. Ala. Ian. "a


 The federal grand jury, which will be impaneled Monday by Judge W. I. Grubb, will investigate the murder charge brought by the federal agent against Mrs. Evelyn Sue Rickner fol- lowing the killing of her husband at Camp McClellen on June % of last year. In the event an indictment is re- turned against the woman it is proba. ble that the case will be put on trial either Tuesday afternoon or Wednes- day morning, and will probably con- sume two days and large number of witnesses are to testify in the case. Mrs. Rickner is out on $5,000 bond signed by volunteers Of Anniston.
 Observe Lees Birthday
 Confederate veterans and members of the Daughters of the Confederacy Saturday at the Parker Memorial Baptist church observed Lee and Jack son Day in an appropriate ceremony. Col Harry NJ. Ayers was the orator of the day. Mrs. T. NJ. Herren, regent of the William Forney chapter, Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, presided over the services for the old soldiers.
 Dr. Branscomb Back
 Dr. L. c. Branscomb, who has been attending a meeting of the National Saloon league in Washington for nearly two weeks, has returned to his home here, and will fill his pulpit at the First Methodist church Sunday morning and evening.
 Suit Case Is Found
 w. H. Conner of Vina brought to Anniston. Saturday a bullet riddle grip containing a mass of papers which had been found in the woods by him. Most of the contents of the bag were ruined by fire and water. The find of Mir. Conner contained papers of the Bissell Motor company of Birmingham and an illustrated booklet on Reo cars. Fire had partially destroyed the goods and only a part of the papers were read able after the suit case was found.
 Loses Lifetime Savings
 The savings of lifetime were wiped out in an hour here Saturday morning for Frank Gambill, owner and operator of the Palace market on Tenth street, east, when his place was destroyed by fire between 1 and ? o'clock. Mir. Gambill failed to renew his insurance policies on the first of the year.
 The fire was discovered about 1 o'clock, and firemen succeeded in pre-. venting a spread to other buildings, divided wall in the repair shop of J. M. Nathan being the other damage. All of MT. Gambill's books was de- stroyed, and he announced that his en- tire business was a complete loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
CHURCH CONFERENCE HELD
Number Of Presbyterian Ministers At.
 tend Meeting In Selma

MARION. Ala, Jan. 19-(Special.) ] R' l.. Jackson. stewardship secretary. and Rev. w. B. Clemmons, pastor of the Marion Presbyterian church, at tended the stewardship conference for the Presbyterian churches" of Tusca- loosa Preshytery, held in the First Presbyterian church of Selma, on Thursday. The conference was con ducted by Rev. A. G. Irons, secretary of stewardship for Tuscaloosa Presby- tcry. The main speakers were Rev. Roswell C. Long of Chattanooga, rep resanting the committee of stewardship for the whole Southern Presbyterian church. and Rev. ". $. Patterson of Prattville, representing the same com mittee for the Synod of Alabama. Min isters present were Rev. George W. Cheek of Alabama Avenue church. Sel- ma; Rev. F. $. Brainerd of Planters vile, Rev. w. r. Henderson of Rich mond, Rev. George II. Krker of Marion Junction. Rev. A. G. Irons of Tusca- looya and Rev. W. E. Clemmons of Marion.
 Civitan Club Begins New Year
 The Civitan club of Marion held it's weekly luncheon in Hotel Marion on Thursday. It was the first meeting of the club under the direction of the new officers. Five new members were wei comed into the club. They were Walter M. Blackburn, tax collector of Perry county; Dewitt k. Barker of the firm, Of Parker Bros. J. b. Dennis. post master of Marion; Ludie NJ. Nichols, proprietor of Nichols market, and Prof. J. T. Robinson, teacher of vocational agriculture. in Perry County High school.
 E. \. P. |. InstaIls Officers
 The Intermediate Baptist Young Peoples Union installed officers at the last meeting. The president is Pauline Moore and vice president. John Patrick Haley.
 Mrs. Holt In Marion
 Mrs. Mark II. Holt, widow of the late Dr. IIclt, pastor of the Marion Methodist church, is spending few days in Marion. packing her household goods preparatory to moving to Mont gomery. where she will make her home. She is accompanied by her brother, Mir. Rrowder of Montgomery, and ,Dr. Elolt's daughter Mrs. Hearin of Tal- lassee, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
S3Q,0O0s SCHOOL
 BTO BE BUILT
Sale Of Bonds For New Struc- .ture In Fort Payne Is Au-
 thorized By Council

FORT PAYNE, Ala, Jan. 19.- Especial. )-Sale of $30,0O0 in munich pal bonds has been authorized by the city council and it is planned to be- gin construction by March of the new school building to relieve congestion at the present building. Location now remains the only matter to be settled before actual plans and building oper- ations may begin, and it is expected that this matter will be settled within few weeks. : It is said that the new building will either be located on the east side near the county high school building or. in the vicinity of the old fair grounds, which has been developed for residential purposes.
 To Improve Highways
 Anticipating san early spring, the county commissioners of DeKalb county are laying. plans for the i'm proyement of the county's road system and contracts have been let for new road working equipment which Dill practically double the county's machin- cry for that purpose. Plans are being made to- use the county's share of the new gasoline tax for road purposes and the matter of new state aid projects is also receiving the attention of the authorities.
 Inspector Is Named
 Under authority of a recent ordi- nance passed by the city council, Mayor Charles M. T. Sawyer has appointed an electrical inspector for the city, who will have charge of electrical per- mits and ;, installations. The large number of homes constructed in Fort Payne and the increased amount of in surance carried on them induced the council to regulate electrical wiring for the protection of both property owners and insurance companies.
 Taking Special Course
 +. E. Ladd of the Ladd Fire Brick company of Fort Payne is in Urbana, H., where he is taking a special course in clay composition and clay products. The fire brick plant is said to be well supplied with orders and Mir. Ladd is anxious to improve his plant with all modern methods known to the clay i'm dustry. r- ,.
 To Erect Storage Tanks
 Large storage tanks will soon be erected intFort Payne by the Gulf Re lining company of Louisiana, a permit for their construction having been granted by the city council this week. The tanks and office Of the company will be located on Anderson street, ad- jacent to the Southern railway tracks, and will cost several thousand dollars. It is said that an >up-to-date filling station will soon be erected in the business section, due to the increased business of the Gulf Refining company in Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
BANK MEETING HELD
Banquet Held By Gordo Bank
 Davis, Hotel Following Session

Davis, Hotel Following Session tdORDO, Ala, Jan. 10.-(Special. ] Th9 stockholders and directors of the Me echants and Farmers bank of Cor do held their regular annual meeting Fu ,stlay. After the meeting banquet wa given ut the Davis hotel.
 Week Of Prayer
 'The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church are observing the January week of prayer. The subject for the week is foreign missions.
 Hold Installation
 On Friday evening from z to 10 o'clock the W. 0. W. had public in tsalation of officers. A banquet was giysn for the members from 7 to 8 o'clock.
 Study Club Frolies The Twentieth Century Study club met at the home of Misses Annie Gay and Otis Strickland Thursday. It was q social meeting and various games were enjoyed.
 Lyceum Given
 The third number of the lyceum, The Maids of Kilinary," was given in tn" high school auditorium on Tuesday evsning. Owing to the bad weather very few attend0d the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
HUNTSVILLE FREES l
 EX-SERVICE MAN
Not Wanted In West Virginia
 AS Was First Reported
TENNESSEE VALLEY BuREAul
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 Ciarksburg, w. Va, police having replied to inquiries concerning Thomas A. McGraw, held there under suspecion and as there is nothing against the man, he has been released and told to be on his way. McGraw was detained after he applied at police headquarters for lodging, told that he was an ex- service man and declared, that he had| been wandering over the country since| being discharged from the army anal had been unable to find work. Hisl army service saved him from val grancy sentence here, police said.
 Mrs. Simpson Walker
 Relatives in Huntsville were notifiedI Friday of the death of Mrs. Simpson Walker in Nashville after a long ill., ness. She was native of Huntsville and was sister of Mrs. John A. Bol- ling of this city. Her body will be brought here for interment.
 J. w. Anderson Dead
 Members of the Woodmen of the World camp here have been notified of the death at Mobile City, Okla, yester- day of J. W. Anderson, formerly a resi- dent of Huntsville, who moved west several years ago. His widow and sev- eral children survive him.
 Acme Club Entertains The Acme club last night entertained at dinner in compliment to the girls who helped them with their recent sue cessful minstrel show.
 Pastor At Home
 Rev. l. T. Carlton. pastor of the Holmes Street Methodist church, is at home after spending most of the week i'll Meridian, Miss. attending the southern conference of Epworth league presidents and boards.
 Grocer Is Better
 Thomas Brock. prominent grocery merchant. who has been critically ill several weeks, is much better, accord ing to reports from his bedside today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
CUTS WIFE AND
 JUMPS IN WELL,
Cherokee County Farmer Kills Himself After Attacking
 Wife With Knife

CENTRE, Ala, Jan. 19.-(Special.) ) Slashing his wifes throat with a kitchen knife, w. R. Pilgrim, 57, prominent Cherokee farmer, living five miles from here today ran from the house and plunged head first into a 90-foot well. His body was recovered in 24 feet of water. He will be buried Sunday at Summreville, Ga.
 Mrs. Pilgrim was not seriously hurt and will recover.
 It is believed that Pilgrim was tenn porarily mentally deranged. He was struck by train several years ago suffered permanent injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
EXHIBIT 500 BIRDS
 AT SHEFFIELD SHOW
Almost Every Town And Con- munity Of Colbert Represented
MUSCLE SHOALS BUREAUl
 THE AGE-HERALO

The poultry show in Sheffield has been the most attractive place in Col bert county for the last three days. A
 stream of spectators expressed sur
 prise and pleasure at the wonderful display of fine birds. About 300 birds were on exhibition and almost every breed was represented by creditahle list in the show. Horace NJ. Layman of Huntsville, judge of the show. said the high average of excellence of the poultry exhibited here compared most favorably with any other show in the state. A gratifying feature of the show was the fact that every section. and almost every Gown and community of Colbert was represented by an en- try. Colbert county has given unquali-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
AUTO THEFT IS CHARGED Man Claiming To Be From Gadsden
 Jailed Al ELISrurnhia

TUSCCMBlA, Ala. Jan l9.-tSpe- ciai. "A man giving his name as T. k. J0nes If GndsGen was caught on the RGsse.lyille pike today viih an auto moGiie belonging to b. l.. Connolly. em- ploye at Wilson dam. according to of ficers. He was brought back to-Tus- cumbia and given preliminary hear ing. Failing to make bonl. which was fiyeI at $1,000, he was committed to iaH,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
New Kiwanis Members
MRS. HENDRIX BURIED. Was Aunt Of Birmingham Pastor Who COnducten Burial Seryice

ALBANY-DECATU R, Ala, Jan. 10. -(Speciai) Mrs Walter Hendrix died at her home near 'Colverdale and funeral services were held this after noon at Salen church. conducted by Rev. w. R. Hendrix, her nephew and pastor of the Highlands Methodist church of Birnhhghain. Mrs. Hendrix is survived by her husband, well known farmer, and three sons, Clyde Hendrix, president of the Tennessee NpIiey Bank T. k. Hendrix. of Tus- cnioos9, and W. II. Hendrix. of Mem lhls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
QUINNsl SILENT ON : REPORT BRANDON
 KILLED 72 DOVES
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 7,
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I. T. Quinn, state game and fish commissioner, when asked today if he planned any action in connection with the rumofs current over Ala bama that Gov. W. W. Brandon and his private secretary, A. l.. Ty- son, had violated the state game laws last Saturday at White Han, Ala, the governor by killing 72 doves and his private secretary by killing 102 doves at a baited field where 16 Nguns were present and over 1000 doves slain, said that the had net come to him and that he had nothing to sny'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
TEACHERS ENTERTAIN

TUSKEGEE, Ala, Jan. 19.-tSpey cial. )-Seven of the teachers enter. tahied >the Young Women's association in the home of Mir. and Mrs. H. V. Fikingim Thursday night. Miss Mary NIcLendon was leader of the evening Those who took part on the program Mrs. r. ". Watson, Miss Savelle, Miss Ralie and Miss McNeil.
 Minstrel Given
 The Dewitt Minstrel gave a program in Notasulga High school Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
LEADS LEGION POST

OPP, Ala, Jan. 19.-(Special LeaseN Wire.)-J. F. King was elected com mander of the Opp Legion post at meeting this week. Other officers are sam Rainer. vice commander; Ivey J. King finance officer; Guy J. Bryan, agent; w. l.. White. sergeant-at-arms. Attorney C. B. Fuller was appointed ddjutant and service officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
Auditorium Opened
THANK SANTA CLAUS

JACKSON, Ala, Jan. 19.-(Special Leased Wire. )---AlemterS of the Jack son Red Cross chapter sent Christmas presents to the marines stationed at Port au Prince. Haiti. and most cof them have received letters of thanks from the recipients.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
U. D. C.'s HONOR LEE
Canebrake Chapter At Uniontown Pays
 Tribute To Confederate Leaders


 Tribute To Confederate Leaders
 UNIONTOWN, Ala, Jan. 19. Especially - The Canebrake Rifle Guards chapter of the. United .Daugh- ters of the Confederacy held it's regular monthly meeting with the president, Mrs. J. II. Bradford. Beautiful tributes were paid to the memories of Lee. Jackson and Maury by Mesdames r. F. Yarbrough, Val Taylor and Edward R. White. The guests of the chapter were Mrs. A. T. Harwell Nashville, Tenn, and Mrs. R. L. Benn. The hostess. Mrs. Bradford, was assisted by Mrs Louis Morgan and Mrs. J. II. White, Sr.
 Help Mission Work
 At a business meeting of the Chris tian Endeavor society of the Presby- terian church it was decided to engage in some definite home mission work The society will contribute each month d definite sum vi money to the main- tenance of Beechwo0d seminary at Heidelburg. Ky, which is presby- terian mission school for boys and girls of the mountains.
 Auditorium Opened
 The new auditorium was formally opened or Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Parent Teacher associa- tion, with representatives of the Bishop Study club, the Harmon club, the No Name club and the Wrenona Hanson Music club unitmgsn the program, Be sides number of Instrumental and vocal solos, addresses were made by Supt. Paul Hounchell. Mrs. Val Fay Tor, who is president of the Woman's Federation of Clubs, and Dudley P. Coleman. A subscription amounting to about l$1 500 was made by citizens for the gymnasium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
BANK DEPOSITS GROW.
Total Deposits Of Three Tuskegee
 RanlS Fxceed Million

TUSKEGEE, Ala. Jan. I9.-(Spe- ciaD There are three banks in Tus- kegee, and after the meeting of the stockholders of each it is revealed that there is combined deposit in them Of S1,02S.000. The business of each bank is far beyond that of year ago. and the directors and the stockholders are very much gratifieJ with the record of 1923.
 Senator Powell Elected. N Senator k. H. Powell has recently been elected as member of the sta te board of education!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
HOG SALE HELD

EVERGREEN, Ala. Jan. 19.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )--The Conecuh Live Stock assoSiation held its most sue eessful hog sale this week, two car loads sent in by the farmers being dis posed of to the Brewton Packing com pany. the top price being S6.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
NEW MEMBERS RECEIVED

SAMSON. Ala. Jan. 19 Especial Leased Wire. )-Five new members were received by the Samson chapter of tl:" Order of the Eastern Star ut special meeting tais 1ee.,. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
INSTALL BLOCK SYSTEN

GREENVILLE. Ala, Jan. 19-- Special Leased Wire.)-A large force of workmen are on this section of the Louisville and Nashville, installing q block signal system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-20
CAR IS RECOVERED Two Men Meld Pending Investigation Q. Of Alleged Theft

ANDALUSIA, Jan. 19.-tSpecial) Quinton Stone of the Shreve Store com pany returned home the latter part of the week from Montgomery, in com pany with Chief of Police Head. where he recovered his car, which was cap thred by Montgomery county officers from Albert Dunson and Tug Watson of Andalusia. Chief Head stated that DunsoR was confined in the Montgom- cry jail, while Watson was returned to the jail here, pending investigation of the case and action of the investi- gating body.
 New Kiwanis NIenbers :
 J. F. Wilson, Barllet Wilder and Robert Burgess were welcomed as new members of the Kiwdnis club at the. meeting today and {. special program was centered upon the welcoming of these men. Oscar Dugger, Jr., wei comed them; Dr. l.. k. Walker gave q very interesting history of KiwanlS, and Judge Albert Rankin spoke of the duties of the new members to the club. Each of these phases were impressive.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-04-11
Little Rock Letter

Little Rock, April THE adjourn
ment of the extra session of the legis-
lature with all the things it did and
failed to do, and the opening of spring
win prove productive of large crop
Of candidates for Office.
The prospects are that the campaign,
nationally, state and local, will be one
Of the most bitterly contested that has
been known in many years. There are
various elements entering into the situ-
alton, which win bring about this con-
dition.
The extra session furnished much
material for the spell-binders and those
whom the late Senator James z. Clarke
denominated the journeymen country
savers. 1t is expected that within the
next few days, or weeks at the furthest
the lineup for the various state
Offices will be pretty generally deter
mined. and from now until the August
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-04-11

primaries, the voters of the state will
be besieged by those who are willing
to exchange the most alluring pledges
for the ballots Of the unterrified demo-
cracy.
In the forefront of the political en-
gagement will be the candidates for
Governor. The positive announcement
by Governor McRae. in his farewell
address to the House, that he is not
and will not be candidate for n
third term, has considerably clarified
the situation. There had been much
speculation in political circles as TO
his attitude. IL had been rumored
that II the legislature failed to enact
the income tax law, he would go be-
fore the people on that platform. This
was effectually set at rest, however,
by his statement that under no circum-
stances would he consider becoming a
candidate; in fact, that he considered
IL improper for anyone to hold third
term as Governor.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-04-11

L. S. Senator Joe Il. Robinson's
boom for the presidency is assuming
vast proportions. The fact that George
Harvey, former ambassador to Great
Britain, and accredited maker of presi-
dents has designated Senator Robin
son as the most formidable candidate
Robinson for President boom as some
thing to be reckOned with. Even be-
fore Colonel Harvey made his utter
ance, which was given great publicity,
the New York World had commented
editOrially upon the fitness of Senator
Robinson for the Office of President of
the United States. This great New
York daily declared that Senator Rob
insOn would command the respect and
serious consideration of the East and
North Senator Robinson's friends in
sist that this is remarkable tribute
for a Northern paper to pay to resi-
dent of the Solid South. The Wash
ington star of Sunday, March Both,
contained lengthy article concerning
Senator Robinson, chasing him as a
likely candidate for White House"
The article states that Senator Robin
son is working out the policy of the
Democratic party and that his plat
L.. ~.
Democrats will wage their national
compaign. Senator Robinson is given
credit for strongly welding the Demo
cratic minority into a compact fighting
machine which has all elements among
the Democrats working in absolute
harmony.
The boom of Senator Robinson is an
exception in that it was not started
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-04-11

Governor McRae expressed his salts
faction at the action Of the legislature
in providing a fund for the relief of
the public schools This was his pri-
mary purpose in issuing a call. While
he considered the income tax law an
effective means Of providing additional
revenue. he was not so much concern
ed i'm the method as in the results
Having failed to pass an income tax
law. the Governor vetoed the bill which
sought to repeal the Riggs Gross In
come Tax law now in effect. The State
Comptroller Is preparing to collect
taxes under this act and some have al
ready been paid. All are due ON April
4. Another source Of revenue which
1t is estimated will yield anywhere
from one to four million dollars is the
excise tax on cigars and cigarettes.
The rate is $500 per thousand on
cigarettes and 10 per cent of the retail
price of cigars.
In his farewell address, Governor
McRae intimated that the Senate had
passed the cigarette bill as smoke
screen to defeat the income tax and
that they did not expect him to sign
it. He fooled them, however, and now
both the acts are to he given a trial,
and If they do not prove effective, he
said that he might recall the legisla
ture after the August primaries to
make such necessary changes as may
be needed.
Senator Jake Wilson, who has been
vigorous opponent of the income tax,
is already actively working in his in
terests as candidate for Governor.
He has the support of the farm labor
organizations. Other announced can
didates are Tom j. Terral, former
Secretary. of State; and Judge George
w. Clark of Conway, circuit judge,
and former member of the legislature.
Chancellor Martineau of Little Rock
intimated in an address before the
legislature that he would take the tax
issue to the people in opposition to
the income tax proposition. Virgil G..
Petite and II. NJ. Jacoway Of Little
Rock continue to be the most import
ant uncertain quantities in the guber-
material situation. Each has strong
following and are seriously consider
ing becoming candidates. 1t is ex-
pected that their intentions will be
made known before long. There are
numerous other possible candidates
who have been discussed, but nothing
definite has been given out by any of
them recently. The latest develop
ment is the announcement Sunday
morning of Jim G. Ferguson, Commits
sioner of Agriculture, as candidate
for Governor IL has been expected
for some time that Mr.. Ferguson
would enter the race and he says that
he proposes to make vigorous cam
paign.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-04-11

at home. The campaign of most favor
ed sons originates in their home states.
During the session of the General AS
sembly, Senator Robinson was endors-
ed 10y resolution for the presidency and
the State Democratic Central Commit
tee requested to send delegates in
strueted to vote for him. Every men,
tion made of Senator Robinson in
either House or Senate was followed