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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
LAWYERS ARGUE INSURANCE CASE
State Asks That Injunc- tion Be Dissolved Or
 Bond Raised
lstate Capital Bureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1S.-- Arguments were made in circuit court here today in the 6ase in which mum Der of Alabama insurance agents have attacked the constitutionality of the state insurance fund law enacted in 1923.
 A temporary injunction was obtained some time ago by the insurance men in the case. Arguments today were on the motion of counsel for the state to dis selve the temporary injunction, their de- murrers to the bill of complaint, and a motion by the states counsel to raise the bond required of the plaintiffs on the temporary. injunction from $1,000, the present figure to at least $50, 900.
 It was claimed that the state faces a risk of serious loss as under the in- junction it cannot insure new property which is continually being acquired, such as new schools and additions and property recently, purchased near the capitol.
 Attorney General Harwell G. Davis and Judge J. J. .Mayfield argued the case for the state and B. R. Beckwith, local attorney, for the plaintiffs.
 Judge Walter B. Jones took the case unfler adyispmeut fs=Nf-+.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
DEFENSE IS HEARD IN CLEVELAND TRIAL
Mobile Case Expected To Reach
 Jury Friday

MOBILE, Ala. June 1S.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-The state rested its case shortly after 8 o'clock today in the fourth trial of Thomas W. Cleve. land, charged with murder in connec- tion with the death of Stephen Losing aged S9, near West Fowl river last August. The defense immediately started offering it's testimony, hearing several witnesses before adjournment was taken at o'clock this afternoon, The case will reach the jury probably Friday morning.
 Deputy Sheriff William Ernst was the last witness to take the stand for the prosecution.
 Abie Deneke, resident near the Loss ing home on West Fowl river, was the first witness of the morning session He was followed by Will Prichard, a negro, also a resident in that section. They testified to practically the same facts as they gave, at the other trials.
 The trial now in progress is the fourth time Cleveland has been on trial for his life. He was tried three times and each case resulted in a mistrial.
 The trial moved rapidly during the forenoon, many witnesses being heard In the list were Dr. w. T. Henderson Joe Scott, a negro, Frank Reed, Clyde Ayres, Paul Delchamps, Ethel Prich ard, negress; Miss Mildred Delchamps Mrs. w, H. Delchamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
SOLON TO OPEN
 REELECTION DRIVE
Quen Of Mississippi Opens Cam.
 paign Headquarters

JACKSON, Miss, June 1S.-(Spe- cial. Congressman Percy B. Quen, of McComb City, was through Jackson today on his way to conduct personally his campaign for re-election. Mir. Quen, who has represented the Seventh dis trict ably for five terms, will open headquarters in McComb and will make a personal canvass of the counties in his district.
 Mir. Quen predicts a democratic vic tory nationally this year, and unless his time is required in his own cam paign, he will go on speaking tour for the party nationally during the presidential campaign. Mir. Quen, who is graduate of the Mississippi col lege, is member of the house military committee, and stands good chance of becoming chairman of that impor- tant committee. ....
 Tax Cases Set-Hearing in the case estate of Paul Rainey, millionaire sportsman, who lives at Cotton plant in Tippah county, has been set for July IT by the state tax commission A portion O fthe inheritance taxes or this. claim have been paid and Buster Knox, attorney for the estate, claimed that the balance of the property that the state claimed taxes on is in the form of trust that is not taxable in Mississippi. Members of the com mission state that oyertures are be. ing made on both sides and that it is possible that a formal settlement will be perfected here at the next meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
ERECT PARSONAGE
 FOR JASPER CHURCH
City In Midst Of Community
 Chest Drive
(Jasper Bureau.)

JASPER, Ala. Jun 1S.-The people of the Jasper Christian church have begun the erection of new parsonage, which is being erected on the church property. This new home will be up- to-date in every respect when completed, and will cost approximately S4,O0O. The contractor announced here today that he hoped to have it completed by the latter part of July.
 Wedding SOlemnized-An event of much interest was the wedding of Miss Fora McCullars and Luther Durham, which occurred at the brides home.
 Chest Drive On-Since Wednesday, June 4, there has been a period of intensive campaigning for the Jasper community chest, and the efforts have proven that Jasper and vicinity are willing to make some sacrifice in a financial way to assist the needy.
 Bankhead Erects Homes Work has begun on North Highlands on two of the most handsome homes in Jasper. John H. Bankhead is having erected near the Ellis home on North High lands two homes to cost approximately. $20,000 each.
 New Dry Agent-A. J. Roberts of Gadsden was arrived in Jasper to take up his duty as prohibition agent for Walker county.
 Mrs. Addie McKeever-Mrs. Addie McKeever, age 34. of Nauvoo, died at the Walker County hospital Sunday morning.
 Singers To Meet-The Tri-County singing convention composed of Walker, Winston, and Cullman counties will meet with the singing class of Bloom ing Grove church next Sunday, it was announced in Jasper Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
ARMISTICE ON
 IN AUDIT WAR
Mrs. EchOls And McLen- don, Principals, Out
 Of Town

A brief lull in the city hall audit war prevailed Wednesday, due to the absence of Commission President D. E.. McLendon and j. Commissioner Mary Echols, principals in the controversy.
 McLendon was on city business in Lawrence county, and Mrs. Echols was on her way to the democratic conven- tion in New York.
 It developed during the day that Me Lendon asked Judge Charles E. Me Call, chief examiner of the state ac- counting department, to send an auditor here to inspect the books in the city comptroller's office, where the William l.. Lehman shortage recently was un- covered. The Echols resolution, how ever, provided that Mccall was merely to name an auditor, commission mem bers contended.
 It was believed that Mccall would be willing to suggest an auditor to make the further examination, althouh he de- clined to send one of the states experts.
 On McLendon's return to the City Friday morning the controversy is scheduled to begin anew. McLendon, with the support of Commissioner W. B. Cloe, will insist that no further audit be made until one is requested by the county grand jury, and then, that a committee of local bank presidents be asked to select an auditor. Comission- CT w. L. Harrison, who joined Mrs. Echols in offering her recent resolution, is contending for another audit without delay. w. F. Dickson takes a similar view. A full discussion of the muddle probably will be had as soon as Me Lendon comes home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
WORKMAN AT DAM
 FALLS 80 FEET
Negro And Son Drown While
 Swimming In Creek
(MuseIe Shoals Rureaul

FLORENCE, Ala, June 18.-L. R. Loyd, workman at Wilson Dam, fell from the top of the power house on the north side of the river this morn- ing, the fall resulting in instant death. He fell more than 80 feet and it was about 35 minutes before the body could be recovered from the water into which he fell. Detailss of the fatal accident could not be learned. but it is thought he became over balanced while engaged in his duties on top of the power house. MT. Loyd was 25 years of age and was married and made his home in Iron City, Tenn, until recently.
 Two Negroes DrOwn-William Hew- itt, aged negro, and his son, Eugene Hewitt, were drowned in Shoal creek Tuesday morning while seining. Accord ing to statements of persons who knew the two men the younger one who oper- ated a taxi in Florence accidentally stepped into a hole on one side of the creek and was quickly overcome by the water. The father immediately went to his rescue but the throwing man quickly carried him down.
 Fred Johnson Speaks-J. Fred John son, Jr., who was elected president of the cAlabama- Exchange clubs at the recent convention in Selma addressed the Exchange club of Florence today at their regular weekly luncheon. It was definitely decided at today's lunch con tha tthe membership of the local club will attend the convention in Nashville in a body. The committee was appointed to arrange for advertising and banners for the automobiles.
 Service Man Sick-Oscar Rockwell, ex-service man, who came to Florence from Birkshire, N. .Y., last Saturday, has been seriously ill at the local hos pital since his arrival. He is suffer- ing from a peculiar malady brought on by service in the Philippines Islands. Members of the American Legion are giving all the attention possible to the young stranger.
 Wages Raised-Approximately 800 skilled workers at Wilson Dam have been notified of an increase in wages of five cents. per hour or 40 cents per day. The increase is said to have be- come. effective last Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
STATUS OF FORD BID EXPLAINED
 BY UNDERWOOD
Points Out In Letter Vote
 Is Now Assured In December
{ Tennessee Valley Bureau.)

s.ALBANY- DECATUR, Ala, June 1S.-Citizens generally throughout the Tennessee Valley express themselves as more determined than ever to secure rassag of the Ford bid for Muscle Shoals. They do not contemplate any special action since it is well known throughout the country that this sec tion is unit in favor of Congress ac- cepting the Ford offer.
 LA recent letter received here from Snator o. W. Underwood expressed the belief that Ford supporters are in better position now than they have e4er been regarding the success of the McKinzie bill in the Senate. Senator Gnderwood's letter is in part as fol- lows:
 .f"As soon as the McKinzie bill (the Ford bill) was reported to the commit tee of the Senate I took action to try to get its consideration but found that it was the intention of the sO-called pro- sressive republicans to delay any action by filibuster tactics until adjournment. Of course 1 voted against the motion to adjourn, but that was not debateable and when it was passed l saw clearly that the progressives could defeat our efforts before final adjournment.
 I then secured an order providing that the Ford bid should be taken up for consideration on the first of De cember next, and that the consideration of the bill should continue before the Senate until it was finally disposed of. ]. also secured a provision that the orr der must not be changed or amended except: by unanimous consent, so that we now have definite date fixed for a vote which has been impossible here tofore on account of filibuster tactics by the opposition. I think that we are in a better condition than we have ever been"
 League To Open-The '. NJ. c. A. industrial league composed of four To- cal teams will get away to a flying start on Saturday, June 2S, when the league will open officially at Malone park with a double header. According to a preliminary schedule adopted on Tuesday evening at meeting of repre- sentatiyes of the four clubs at the Y. NJ. C.. A, each team will play three games every two weeks. Single games will be played on each Tuesday and all four teams will participate in dou- ble headers on Saturday..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
FORMER MISSISSIPPI
 OFFICIAL IS DEAD
General John A. Webb Was
 Wounded In Civil War

JACKSON, Miss, June 1S.- Gen John A. Webb, civil war veteran and former state railroad commissioner, died at his home here today at the age of S1
 General Webb, rising to the grade of n captain when serving with Virginia troops, later became adjutant general of the Confederate veterans in Missis- sippi. He served in Virginia campaigns with troops of Gen. Stonewalf Jackson and Jubal Early. General Webb was wounded twice during the battle of Bloody Angle"
 After the war General Webb entered the employ of railroads and has served as station agent at Shreveport, La, and Greenville and Jackson, Miss. He was connected with the Illinois Central Railroad here at the time of his death as development agent. He has lQng been identified with development work in Mississippi, ,.....
 General Webb was born near Lex ington, Rock Bridge County, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
SMITH MADE HEAD
 OF BAPTIST BOARD
Educational Body Opens Session
 At First Church

Discussion of various policies in- tended for adoption later and the cleo tion of officers for the coming year featured the first days meeting of the education board of the Southern Bap- tist convention, which opened Wednes- day at First Baptist church.
 Dr. William H. Smith, a retired Birmingham Baptist minister, was named president of the board. Other officers were elected as follows: Rec ording secretary, Dr. J. E. billiard, pas tor of Southside Baptist church; cor responding secretary, Dr. w. c. James treasurer, w. H. Manly; auditor, Ed ward S. Moore; editorial secretary, Al bert R. Bond.
 General educational work for the coming year was brought up for con sideration at Wednesdays sessions. No definite plans were outlined, but a general review was made of the pos. abilities for work along various educa- tional lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
Marriage Licenses

Thomas Howard Sarrells, 2S, and Mary Lionette Inzer, 26.
 Andrew A. Anderson, 19, and Jessie Williams, IS.
 Walter Dean Davis, 24, and Leila Marienne Jones, 25.
 Richard Allen Spaulding, A, and Lovie Mae Stephens, 19.
 B. F. Alley. 27, and Ida Dickey, 23. Malachi Warren, "A, and Estelle Slocumb, 20.
 Benjamin l.. Powell, 28, and Julia May Martin, 22.
 Thomas Monroe Cooper, 30, and Eula E. Luke. 22.
 George H, Smith, 22, and Willie Mae Bryant, 21.
 B. A. Higgins, 46, and Mrs. Pauline Trice, 34.
 Samuel -Drewery Stovall, 27, and Alice Louise Andrews, 19.
 L. NJ. Northcutt, 34, and Mrs. Pearl H. Greene, 31.
 Bernard Mallon, 2S, and Valla Lee McCool, P.
 Don Donnelly, 5s. and Willie Orr, 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
THREE INJURED
 IN AUTO WRECK
Car Runs Into Ditch Where Bridge Had
 Been Removed

DEMOPOLIS, Ala, June 1S.-- Special. )-4-Edward Levy and Jerome Levy of this place and Miss Minnie Laura Stein of Los Angeles, Cal, arc in local hospital suffering from an auto accident this morning at about Z o'clock. The young people were taking a ride after the dance last night, and the accident happened on the new state-aid road about three miles out from town.
 The car ran into an open ditch across the road from which the bridge had been removed and where there was no warn ing lamp to show it was gone.
 Miss Stein suffered broken hip and severe cuts about the face. Jerome Levy, who was on the back seat, was cut about the mouth. Edward, who was driving, was knocked unconscious and also badly cut. The full extent of his injuries have not as yet been determined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
PROPOSES SEND
 PHOTOS BY RADIO
Former Sailor Says He Has
 Perfected Process

MOBILE, Ala, June 1S;-(By As sociated Press. )-Completin two year investigation of the possibility of sending photographs through the air, with the assistance of the radio, Alfred Marchant, former sailor of New York city, announced today he had perfected the invention and is ready to demon strate it if given assurance that protec- tion will be given the secret" Mar chant refused to divulge any part of the method used to broadcast pic ahres," fearing his secret would get out and that he would lose the benefits of two years study and work.
 Tt is possible to transfer any photo graph from one city to another through the air, with the assistance of the radio" he said, ''and if given protec. tion shall be willing to demonstrate the invention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
MOULTON PLANNING
 TO REBUILD SCHOOL
Bids For New Structure Will Be
 Asked Soon

EVOLUTION, Ala.,. June 18.-(Spe- cial. 1.-The committee working for re building of the Lawrence county high school building which was destroyed with all it's equipment and records on the night of May 31, met tonight, to further plans for early beginning of the work.
 Bids are being advertised for at once for the erection of six or eight-room brick structure of the one-story type. Plans include an auditorium also with seating capacity of 800 to 600.
 Every effort will be made to begin removal of the ruins this week with a free working" by the men and the boys and the serving of dinner by the women of the town. R. E, Ledbetter of the state department of education was in Moulton. Friday to assist in selection of plans.
 Too Much Rain-Continuous rains are delaying farm work and road work. Much corn in the bottom lands is yet to be planted and but little cotton has received it's first working throughout the county. Here and there oats are heading and will soon be ready for harvesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
WOMAN IS KILLED,
 BOY HURT IN WRECK.
Miss Madaline Truett Succumbs
 To Injuries

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1s.-- One woman is dead and one. boy has been unconscious for more than twelve hours as the result of series of auto- mobile accidents in this city yesterday.
 Miss Madaline Truett, 62, who was struck at noon yesterday by motor car said to have been driven by Mrs. W. F. Womack, died at a hospital this morning. Miss Truett was crossing a downtown intersection when: she was struck She suffered a fractured sku1l broken right leg and internal injuries, examination showed.
 Horace Lorenz, motorcycle delivery boy for local drug store, collided with a motor car driven by"J. B. Howard at an intersection in the residence dis trict early last night, it was reported. His skull is fractured, doctors said, and he has been unconscious since the crash.
 Manslaughter charges were brought aganst Mrs. Womack this morning and her bond set at $500.
 MT. Howard was arrested and charged with collision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
VISITORS SEE SHOAL,S

SHEFFIELD, Ala, June 18.-(Spe- cial. )-M. B. Danby of the Muscle Shoals Land Corporation at Detroit ar rived in Sheffield this afternoon with party of 2S investors who have pur- chased property in the Highland Park subdivision The party is made up of people from Kansas City, Detroit and Chicago Mir. Danby arranged to take them Wilson Dam and thenitrate plant. A banquet will be given the visitors Wednesday night at the Sheffield hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
HIP IS BROKEN
 M AUTO JUMP
J. M. TrembIe Suffers Injuries
 From Tumb1ing Car

J. M. Tremble, -S25 Twenty-first street, north, is the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company's hospital suffering with broken hip as the re- suit of an automobile accident at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning when his automobile turned over on a curve near the Vanderbilt station.
 The steering wheel of the machine locked as he was attempting to make the curve and the automobile plunged over an embankment and turned over, Tremble stated. He was removed to the hospital in Ridout's ambulance. and was reported resting well late Wednes- day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
WINS SCHOLARSHIP

GREENVILLE, Ala, June 1S.- Especial. )-At the Andalusia Summer School of Music conducted by Profes- sor Anderson of. the Cincinnati Con- servatory of Music, Mrs. F. " Speir, one of Greenville's most popular ,mu- sicians, won through contest playing a free scholarship.
 Build New Brfdge-Material is being placed on the ground and work has begun on the new bridge that is to span Pigeon creek at the Halso Hill. The construction will cost the county something over $10,000, according to estimate given by Judge c. F. Winkler
 Officer Promoted-Greenvil1e friends of Capt. Lewis. Porterfield of the United States Navy have just. learned that the popular naval officer has been recently raised in rank from commander to captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
EASTERN STAR ELECTS
Mrs. Mary Giddens Chosen Worthy MatrOn

TROY, Ala, June 1S.-(Special. )- The. Jessie Foster chapter Eastern Star has elected the following officers for the ensuing year Mrs. Mary Giddens, worthy matron Mir. Marvin DodsOn, worthy patron; Mrs. Laura Grant, as- Soeiate matron; Mrs. Lucille Scar brough, conductess; Mrs. Hattie Clark, assistant conductress Miss Lula Owens, treasurer; Mrs. Grace Quarles. secretary Dr. J. E. Threadgill. chap lain; Miss Bettie Macon, marshal; Mrs. Ruth Boswell pianist; Mrs. Julia Davis. Adah; Mrs. Myrtle May, Ruth i; Mrs. Ruby Lee Stallings, Esther; Mrs. Bertie Murphree, Martha Mrs. Ruth Barnett, Electa; Mrs. Mary Balako, warder Mrs. L. J. Williams, sentinel. Wins SchOlarship-Miss Elizabeth Selman. daughter of Mrs. Mary Selman, won the violin scholarship to the AndaIusia. Summer School of Music
 Play For COmmencement-F Troy boys have gone to Douglas, Ga, to join Prof. Herman Moll and to play in the orchestra for the commencement ex- ercises at the Agricultural school there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
CLEAN SLATE GIVEN
 INSANE HOSPITAL
Legislative Committee Complete
 Probe At Meridian

< MERIDIAN, Miss, June 1s.-The legislative committee investigating the East Mississippi Hospital for the In, sane and other eleemosynary institu- tions concluded a two days hearing and inspections here last night. Numerous witnesses were questioned regarding Charges of mismanagement and books and accounts of the institutions were examined.
 ! W. D. Nixon of McComb, chairman @fs the committee, declared after the work had been concluded that the insti- tuition was all right in every respect and De commended the administration highly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
O'REAR RESIDENCE
 BURNS AT JASPER
Three Other Homes Saved By
 Bremen

JASPER, Ala, June 1S.-(Special) ) The George O'Rear home in north Jas per was totally destroyed by fire here late Wednesday afternoon. The home was occupied by Mack Malone and J. A. Bowser. The household goods of both families were practically all de- stroyed.
 By heroic work of Jasper 6remen three more homes were saved. One home adjoining the O'Rear home caught fire several times but little damage was done to it.
 The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
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 Dreams Spray-.-Liquid

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 Insist on the genuine. Sweet Dreams Spray is packed only in cans-red-top cans that are easily recognized,
 It proves its merits while you look
 Gallons. $500; Quarts. SIPS; Pints, 75c; Half-pints. 40c.
 At all dealers. everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
ELABORATE JUDGE
 DIES IN MARION
s. Morgan Stewart Succumbs At
 Age Of 75

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, June 1S.- Special. )-Judge s. Morgan Stewart, 75, formerly probate judge of Madison county, died tonight after an illness of several days. His widow and several sons and daughters survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
BESSEMER BANK TO -OPEN

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1S.- Special )-The Bessemer Trust and Savings bank, of Bessemer, will open June 21, according to information to- day from the state banking department The new institution has a capita lof $60,000. George Ross is president of the bank; S. G. Kennery, vice president. and J. NJ. Eagan, cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
MRS. C. B. KENNAMER
 GETS C. o. P. POST
Named Republican Committee
 woman From Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June 1S.- Special Mrs. c. B. Kennamer, wife of the federal district attorney at Bir- mingham has been named national re- publican committeewoman for Alabama, according to information which came here today She was elected at the republican national convention after o. D. Street had been reelected national cOmmittaeman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-19
LAY SEWERs

Sewer connections are being laid by the city in the new addition of East lege. This measure toward improve to the desirability of property in the vicinity, and many new homes are be- ing constructed as a result.