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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
400 BUSHELS CORN
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Catches From Blaze In Nearby
 Woods

CENTERvILLE, Ala. Dec. G. Especial. )-An echo of the forest fires which have ragged in Bibb county for the last several weeks, reached here Friday to the effect that one day a crib containing 400 bushels of fine ear corn on the John Potts plantation, 10 miles southeast of Centerville, were de- stroyed. The corn was a total loss, no insurance.
 The first rain in 90 days fell here Thursday night when a shower suffi- cient to settle the dust came, but it was clear Friday morning with no further prospects of rain in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
I.5OO BALES COTTON
 SOLD AT ONE TIME
Alabama Shipment Will Go To
 European Spinners

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dee. B. Special )-One of the largest cotton transactions made in Alabama during the present year was made by M. Hohenberg X Co.,, through their Mont gomery office with the Planters Mer- cantile company of Greenville. Hohen- berg purchased approximately 1,5O0 bales envolving nearly $200,000.
 Most of this cotton will be shipped di- rect to European spinners through the port of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
WOMAN SENTENCED
 w LIQUOR CASE
Given Six Months And 20 Days
 In Jail

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 6.-(special Leased Wire. )-BelIe Metcalfe, former read holse proprietor indicted 13 times for violating the prohibition law, was allowed to plead guilty in three cases today in the circuit court and was sen fenced to total of six months and twenty days in the county jail. The same action was taken in the ease of Mrs. W. B. Walcott, residing in the same road house with the Metcalte woman, who was indicted in eight cases. The cases were worked up against the two women by officers of the state law enforcement department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
ALABAMA LEGION TRYING TO REACH ALL SERVICE MEN General Steiner Offers Banner To Post Getting
 Most Members STATE COMMANDER
 SENDS OUT CALL War Veterans Club To Go Over Top By Last
 Of January

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 6.-The American Legion is planning to take inc legion to every available ex-service man in the state of Alabama, accord ing to J. Fred Johnson, state com mander, Following up the action ot the executive committee at Birmingham on Nov. 15. General R. B. Steiner, of the Montgomery post has offered banner to be given to the post doing the most in the matter of membership. The offer WAS contained in a letter to MT. John son. commander of the Alabama de- partment.
 Concerted action. That is what we are driving at," Mir. Johnson stated Tt has been decided to give this ban ner to the post renewing for 1925 the largest percentage of it's 1924 member ship by December 3l.
 To Go Over Top
 "The posts have been called on to renew their old memberships at once and then with this membership as a nucleus, we are going over the ton at 10 o'clock on the morning of the third Monday in January for new memberships and new posts. The obJec- LlpG Wllk Ut lO ScC lutO lhC oi SahiHu ton every available ex-service man.
 q have every confidence that when the true principles of the legion and its incomparable record of achievement have been brought to the ex-service man. he will not be content to remain out side the legion.
 Purpose Of Legion
 "The purpose of the legion and it's program is large and it will increase with the increasing years. l can not but believe that if the soldiers of the great war will hark back to those days i'm mediately following the war when this organization was conceived in a holy desire for service, brought to life wonder in the very shadow of a great conflagra- tion that threatened the world, when men, strong, courageous men of Amer ica, assembled themselves about a lit tie table in Paris, cast out of their minds all bickerings, all jealousies, all selfishness, all those little things that mar Gnd dwarf the souls of men, and under the influence of a great insipra- tion penned those immortal words For God and Country We Associate Our selves Together" I say I can not but believe the soldier will not feel like he is keeping faith with his buddies over there, unless he enlists in this great American organization and de- votes to it his very best efforts
 ''The legion is one of the greatest forces in America today and it's influ- ence for good is growing each year." MT. Johnson continued" and the soldier of today, who proved the character of the stuff that was in him in 1917 and 1918, is carrying on today, re- gardless of what critics may say, his sole objective is the common veal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
FIVE ARRESTED AFTER C00SA MAN IS SHOT IN BACK
State Officials Take Oath
 Not To Engage In Duels

still taken by public officials in this state. Mrs. Marie Bankhead Owen, director of the department Of archives and history, and Miss Virginia B. Handley, director of the state child welfare department, for example, upon taking their oaths of office, both solemnly swore that they would neither fight duel, or carry a challenge for duel, or in any way aid or abet such form of slaughter.
 Such an oath has been required of public officers in this state for more than a century, the law is still on the statute books, and no provisions has ever been made for waving it even in the case of the feminine office-holders of these post-duelling days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
sl5Q,0W PLANT TO BE DEDICATED Dr. Dawson To Speak At Baptist Exercises In
 Tuscaloosa
lTuscalOOsa Bureau.l

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Dec. 6.-The new S15O,OOO educational building of the First Baptist church will be form ally opened at the Sunday school hour Sunday morning with Dr. L. o. Daw- son, the former pastor now a member of the faculty of Howard college, will deliver the opening address. Others are on the program for talks. Letters have been sent to all active members and to other Baptists who are not af- filiated with the church urging that they be present at the Sunday school exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TWIN-CITY FERRY MAY BE CHANGED Proposal Made To Divert Traffic Through Bank
 Street Decatur
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY Ala, Dec. 6. W. J. Meininger. chamber of commerce secretary, presented three propositions to the Albany council at it's meeting on Friday night. He proposed that the taxation clause for incoming manufac- turers be remitted, requested mass meeting for discussion of the removal of the ferry to Bank street, which would allow transient cars to pass through the business district of Decatur and an- nounced a plan for the building of a bridge across the river here. He said the chamber of commerce could float half the required loan and that the chamber had arrived at a plan for re- paying the loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NEGRO BOUND OVER

l.. J. Sampler, l9-year-old negro, S100 and w. M. Ragland of $14, was bound over to the grand jury without bond this morning, following hearing in city court before Recorder Phil Whiteside. The case against Tom Ross, negro, who was implicated in Samplers confession, was continued until Monday for additional witnesses. Sampler en- tered a plea of guilty and Ross not guilty. Both of the victims of the rob berries positively identified the pair as being the two persons who held them up at the point of a gun few nights ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
ADDITION BUILT

JASPER, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Special.)- Construction work on the second unit of the Jasper Land company's Country club house near Camacks mill is now under way. Like the first half of the building the other part is being built of logs, treated with creasote. The build ing is located at picturesque spot overlooking Blackwater creek on the southside.
 When completed this will be one of the most beautiful and picturesque country club houses in the state with golf links and other arrangements for recreation of guests. l.. J. Wilson is the contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NEGROES FINED $119
 ON LIQUOR CHARGE
Three Gallons Of Corn Found
 At Her Home
NIuscIe Shoals Bureau

TUSCUMBIA, Ala, Dec. GA fine of $119 was placed on negro woman named Sloss in Tuscumbia Saturday morning by the city recorder when she pleaded guilty of having whiskey in her possession. Chief of Police Romine and Patrolman Kicks found three gallons of corn whiskey hidden on the woman's premises on Decatur street late Friday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NO ORDER ISSUED
 M UTNEY CASE
Attorney To Pass On It, Com
 mission States
lStats CanitaI Rnreaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec GA statement was issued today by the Ala bama Public Service commission at its offices in Montgomery correcting the newspaper accounts of the hearing of the jitney case at Huntsville.
 Members of the commission say that no order or ruling has been made i'll the jitney case, and that an interpreta- tion of that section of the 1928 code af- fccting jitneys will have to be made by it's attorney, who is special assistant to the attorney general before any orders will be issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
m ELECT OFFICERS

Ballots will be mailed next week to all members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for the coming primary election. The votes must be returned not later than December 15. At that time the ballots will be counted and other ballots sent out with the names of two leading candidates for the sev- eral offices to be voted for in the primary election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NEGRO CHILDREN
 PERISH M FLAMES
Home Is Destroyed While Their
 Mother Is Away

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 6.-In- formation reached State Fire Marshal c. F.. Johnson tonight of the burning to death today of two negro children. Susie Sanders and William Sanders, at Goldhill in Lee county. It was re- ported that the children were left at home by their mother, who upon return found the house destroyed by fire of unknown origin, the two children, whose ages were 4 and 2 1-2 years, perishing in the flames.
 Another report received by the state fire marshal was of the taking into custody under provision of the juvenile court act, of 12 year old boy in La mar county, charged with burning q store,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
CAZALAS' PLACE
 SOUGHT BY FIVE
Applications Pour Into Cover.
 nor Brandon

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec G. Governor w. w. Brandon was busy Saturday receiving applications for the position, of sheriff of Mobile county, made vacant by the resignation of Paul G. Cazalas, Friday.
 The list of those applying for or who had been recommended for appoint ment as sheriff of Mobile county com prised the following: Frank w. Cren. shaw, Leon Schartz, J. Bestor Robert. son, Colonel F. w. Lawton, Harry H. Drysdal and Emory Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
THREE MISSIONARIES
 VISIT INSTITUTE
Newton College Hears Of Work
 Abroad

NEWTON, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Special) Newton Institute was honored this week in having, as visitors, three distin' guished foreign missionaries. Monday Mir. and Mrs. Carson, who spent more than four years on the mission field of Africa, occupied the chapel hour. MT Carson told many interesting things about his work in Africa.
 Mir. Shahbaz, a native of Persia, spoke Tuesday morning. He told of his early studies in mission school in Persia, and how he left that country to be baptized into a Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
FIRST HOG SALE HELD
Houston County Sells Two COrlOads
 To Georgia Firm

LOTHIAN, Ala, Dec. 6.-(SpeciaI.l Houston county's first hog sale for this season was held in Ashford Wednes- day when two carloads of hogs averag- ing two hundred and four pounds were sold to q Georgia packing house at eight and a half cents a pound, mak- ing net of S2,6S0.
 Only twenty farmers contributed to this sale, but according to the county agent Witherington, twenty or thirty more cars will be sold during the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
ATMORE GETS RAIN

ATMORE, Ala., Dec. 6.-Atmore and vicinity was visited by good showers Thursday night and Friday morning. While the rain was not sufficient to thoroughly wet the earth, yet it was looked upon as the breaking up of the long drawn out drought all over the country, that has become such a men, ace on account of scarcity of water for many purposes and the prevalence Of forest fires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
DIRECTOR ATTENDS RECITAL

NIT. and Mrs. Y. D. Marsh re- turned to Montevallo Tuesday after attending the recital given by Harold Henry on Monday evening. Mir. Marsh who is director of music at Alabama college interviewed Harold Henry in regard to holding master classes during the summer school which will be held in Montevallo in 1925.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
RAISING CHARITY FUNDS

The opening night of the ''country store" put on by the Morgan Kiwanis club for raising funds for the charity Christmas tree was a success. The store did a big business for more than three hours, selling everything from brick to pillars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
JASPER BAPTISTS MEET

JASPER, Ala, Dec. G.-(Special. )- One of the largest get-together meet ings in the history of the Jasper Bap- tist church was held tonight Much interest was manifested by every mem Der of the church who turned out and made new friends and met old ones. A special program was rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
HUNTERS FINED

Conviction of Steele Hooks, Colbert county, on a charge of hunting without license, was reported today to the state department of game and fisheries. Re- port was also received of conviction of Jim Malvis and Jack Love, Russell county, on charges of hunting without license, they being fined $10 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
fStafe CapitaI Rureaul

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. D. A fragment of law which is an in teresting relic of bygone era in Alabama civilization is still to be found in the latest code of laws of the state. Alabama's most up-to- date code, adopted by the legisla- ture Of 1923, and which went into effect only few months ago, con- tains a chapter devoted to duelling providing penalties therefor, and more penalties for the individual who denounces another as coward for refusing to fight a duel.
 There is a reminder also of the day when differences between gent lemen frequently ended On the field of honor" in the anti-duell- ing feature of the oath of office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TO PRINT ANNUAL

Announcement is made that the con tract has been let for the printing of the Walker County High school an- nual. The contract was given to the Brown Printing company at Montgom- cry. Miss Mary George Smith, editor in-chief, and Allen Poe, business man. ager, of the 1925 Echoes, state that the work is well under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
SOCIETY ORGANIZED

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Spe- cial.)-A new society among the gram mar school pupils was recently organ ized. It is known as the ''Twenty-Two Circle,' and is sponsored by the sixth grade pupils, and the following were elected officers: Curtis Bolin, presi- dent; Thelma McCloud, vice president; Lena Bonfield, secretaryj Lushion Houston. treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
MARSHALL COUNTY
 MAN PAROLED
Cleburne Man Is Sent To Vet
 erans Hospital
(State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Dec. G. Gov. w. w. Brandon today on recom- mendation of the pardon board paroled Bill Haney, who received two-year sentence from Marshall county for as- sault to murder.
 Jim Roebuck, Cleburne county. who received seven-year sentence for a statutory offense, was paroled into GUS tody of the United States Veterans Bureau hospital at Gulfport, Miss, to be returned to serve out his sentence upon leaving the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
MAYOR PROCLAIMS DAY

Mayor Sidney J. Reeves Saturday is sued a proclamation calling on the peo pie of Anniston to observe Golden Rule Sunday, December z, in order that funds may be given to aid and providing sufficient clothing and food for the or phan children of the Near East.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
DROIGHT RR0KEN

SULLIGENT, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Spe- cial.)-The longest drouth for many years at least in this section was broken by the rains of Thursday night The forest fires are all extinguiShed, and not so much danger of destruction by fire as for the past two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
ROTARIANS ENTERTAIN

The Rotarians entertained, in a novel manner, about 800 guests at a musical concert, Thursday night, rendered by the Adel Hays Concert singers, at the Rainbow theater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TEACHER TEST SET

Announcement has been made by County Superintendent Education w. I. Fleming, that the regular state ex- aminations for teachers certificates will be held for Lee county at the court house, for three days beginning Mon day, December 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
"y" PLANS AUDITORIUM

The Y. NJ. 0. A. membership cam paign committee on Friday night an nounced a total of LISA subscribers, an increase of over 300 since Thursday The Y proposes to erect a gymnasium. The work will begin immediately after Christmas, if that goal is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NO OATS SOWN

For the first time perhaps in the his tory of Bibb county not an oat has been sown during the fall. As corn is exceedingly scarce this is deemed very unfortunate for the farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
DELEGATES RETURN
Marion Men Attend Grand Lodge Meet.
 ing

ing
 MARION, Ala, Dec. G.-(Special.) ) w, Fl. Stewart. who was q represen- Arch Masons at the meeting in Mont gomery Monday and Tuesday, from Marion chapter No. 12 has returned. The grand chapter of Royal Arch Ma sons of the state of New Hampshire has recently appointed Mir. Stewart as representative of that body in Alabama. He is assistant cashier of the Marion Central bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TO DISCUSS WHITE WAY

The merchants bureau VIII meet Tuesday night and the most important matter to come up. will be the white way which has been under considera- tion for sometime. The credit club will also meet Tuesday night and take up the subject of credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
SHOW IS GIVEN

The High School Amusement club gave minstrel show at Marvel in the northern part of Bibb county Thursday night of this week, which was greatly enjoyed by a large audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
AUDITS BOOKS

Auditor Frank B. Evans of Birming- ham. who has been in Tuscaloosa for several weeks concldded his work of auditing the county books today and filed lis report with Judge Charles P. Amor and Governor Brandon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
WEDDING ANNOUNCED

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Papenburg of Albany announced the engagement of their daughter, Margaret, to Rev. Earl Hoffman, the wedding to take place Ill the early spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
DEIEG 4.CES EIECTED

SULLlGENT, Ala, Dec. 6.-(Spe- cial. The delegates elected by the To- cal Masonic lodge to represent the To- cal body in the grand lodge which was held in Montgomery. Ala, are: B. R. Harris and R. J. RedGsA,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
NEW STORES ERECTED

Robert Thrasher, an enterprising business man of Centerville, has very recently erected three additional two story brick and tile buildings on his block a short distance from the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TO FETE PLAYERS
Junior Chamber Sponsors Big Football
 Banquet

Reservations for the Junior Cham Der of Commerce banquet to be given Friday night, December 12, in honor of the officers and members of the Ala bama football team at the McLester hotel are being rapidly taken. Already 100 of the 175 plates to be served have been reserved. Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, of Birmingham, will make the principal speech. Others invited and expected are: Governor W. W. Brandon, Hill Ferguson, R. P. McDavid and Bordon Burr of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
RAIN FALLS

The first rain that has fallen in this section in several weeks began last night and continued until almost morn irg. There had been no general rain since September 20 and rivers and small streams are lower than in many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
JUDGE PRATT RACK

Judge w. l.. Pratt has returned from Birmingham, where he went Wednes- day of this week to perfect a contract for the hire of county convcts for the year 1925.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
CONDUCTS MASTERS CLASS

Harold Henry, who is one of Amer icas foremost pianists, gave a brilliant recital Monday evening at the audi torium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
MRS. INA HEREFORD

Fl Mrs. Ina L. Hereford, wife of John l.. Hereford, prominent business man of New Market, died yesterday while visiting relatives in AlIegree, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
TO HOLD LADIES NIGHT"

The Kiwanis club will hold its an nual Ladies Night" meeting on Thurs day night, December IS, at the Clement hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
CHICKEN THIEVES BUSY

Chicken thieves are giving the citi- zens of Centerville a great deal of an noyance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-29
DESIRE FOR REVENGE
CAUSED CONFESSION

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. pa de
sire for revenge on the Brookhart
committee for failing 70 secure his
release from federal prison as al
legendy gareed, caused him to ad
nit his perjury, George Remus
Cincinnati bootleg king, declared
today.
Remus, serving sentence here To-
conspiracy to violate, prohI Ibltlol
laws, made affidavit that his re
cent testimony before the commit
tee investigating Henry M. .Daugh'
ertv was false. He claimed he was
promised pardon from prison if ne
would help frame" ON the former
attorney general.
r ~ craved liberty" Remus said.
"Therefore, when an attorney for
the committee offered me a pardon
if + perjured myself. | finally yield
ed to the temptation.
"The committee violated their
gentlemen s agreement. 1t is only
fair that l clear myself and Daugh-
erty and repudiate my false testi-
mony.' D.
In his Washington testimony, Re
mus claimed he gave Jess Smith
huge sums of money for liquor
permits and immunity from prose
cution. In his affidavit he declar-
ed he never met Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-29
WARDEN DENIES
FORCING REMUS
TO RETRACTION
Senator Wheeler Alleges
Pressure Was
Used
ny United Press Leased Wire

ATLANTA, Aug. pa. f. Sar-
tain, warden of the Atlanta federal
prison, today denied charges OF
Senator Burton X. Wheeler that he
g forced an affidavit from George
Remus, millionaire Ohio bootlegger,
retracting his testimony before the
Daugherty investigating committee.
Wheeler charged Sartain belong
ed to "the Daugherty gang and
was aiding in scheme designed to
whitewash disclosures of the Brook
hart committee
I" Remus merely wanted to right
great wrong he had done Daugh-
erty,' Sartain said.
Harry Daugherty has been my
friend for thirty years and l was
appointed by him-but that had
nothing to do with the affidavit. =
Remus in his affidavit charged
the Brookhart committee agreed to
obtain his release from prison IN
return for perjured testim n
against Daugherty.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-29
DAWES RVADES
GRAIN COUNTRY
IN SPEECH TOUR
Will Talk at Lincoln
Tonight Is Old
Home Town
By w. G. BESS
United Press staff Correspondent


LINCOLN, Nebr. Aug. 29.-Char-
les G. Dawes, Republican candidate
for vice president, arrived in Inn
coln--heart of the enemy territory
at 1915 today, prepared to strike
the first blow since his campaign
for the farmer vote.
1t will be Homecoming trip, IN
part, during which he intends to tell
folks who knew hip 35 years ago as
struggling young attorney in Lin
coin, what he has done that entities
him to their votes. In larger
way his trip is the first step in the
drive his party is making to win
the whe;lt and corn beit+-center
of agricultural discomfort. @
The fact that ne was invading
the home of Governor Bryan, DEM
ocratic vice presidential candidate,
to fight, added color to the trip.
General Dawes starts his fight to
win the west on the same platform
that Governor Bryan formally ac-
cepted the, Democratic nomination
a few weeks ago.
Plans for the generals s stay IN
Lincoln include only one scheduled
speech. This speech is tonight.