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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
Committee Unable to Agree
On Taxing Machinery And
Tonnage Tax Provision
by w. j. HOLES

Montgomery, August 21-No agreement
on the taxing machinery and the income
and coal and iron tonnage tax provisions
of the general revenue bill has been
reached yet by the senate and house con-
ference committee. and it is doubtful if
It can agree upon report that will meet
the approval of both houses. The taxing
machinery and the exemption provisions
put back into the bill by the senate are
said to be the hardest part of the bill
to get in shape for the house approval
The house committee is strongly against
the exemptions. and it is not believed
that q majority of it's members can be
induced to vote for these under any con-
ditions.
A test vote was taken in the house to-
dav on this proposition and the oppon-
ents of industrial exemptions polled 81
votes to Is. for the exemptions. The test
came on Representative Carnley's res
olution calling for an investigation of the
X3abama Power company and committing
the members to vote against the revenue
hill as long as it contained the section
attempting water power companies from
taxation.
q He asked for suspension of the rules,
and the immediate passage of the reso-
luton and lacked only three votes out of
= total of So of carrying his point.
The conference committee reported to
both houses late this afternoon that they
had not been able to prepare their report
On account Of the great number of
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amendments adopted by the senate and
W hich had to be passed upon by e
committee and transcribed by the stenog-
raphers. They asked both houses to ad-
joErn over until Friday while they made
further attempts to get their report in
shape
The committee adjourned late in the
afternoon until II O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
Representative Lynne of the confer
ence committee. it is understood is re-
writing the chapter on the taxing ma
chinery in an effort to work out some
thing that viii be acceptable to the en-
tire committee and to both houses. He
is expected to have this ready when the
committee meets in the morning.
The committee is Understood to stand
three to three on the three propositions
over which the greatest division in the
two houses occurred. That is. the taxing
machinery and the income and coal and
iron tonnage tax. They have been dis
cussing these provisions the past two
days and are said to have come close
to an agreement on all of them.
One of the members of the committee
stated tonight thai report would be
ready for submission when the two
houses reconvene Friday morning while
other members seemed to be in doubt on
this matter
The impression is that if the committee
does not agree by Friday morning that
they will make report 10 this effect at
that time and that another committee
will be appointed to take up the work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
WITNESSES ARE A
UNIT IN OPPOSING
REGULATION BILL
B, Associated pres.

Washington. August IA procession OF
witnesses representing various sections
of the hited States scattered from Tex
az teHNew York City varied as to occu-
paz~on and views hut all a unit in OPP
posing passage of the Kenyon and Ken
diicl bills for regulating the packing in
Gustry. were heard today by the Senate
agriculture committee.
Stockmen predominated in the list, but
grocers. farmers, feeders bankers, and
commission men were included.
Frank Curre of Gard. Nebrazka, a
cattleman. announced that he was oppos
ed to the bills because they would Ger
MAMIE the United States"
We've heard every other argument
against them, but the pro- German one )"
Senator kenyon republican. of Iowa.
author of one of the measure, inter-
rupted.
@wel. they used to be licensed and
regulated over in Germany" Currie re-
torted.
W. D. Williams. of Omaha operator of
a chain of grocery stores. said that the
packers made for competitive markets
on groceries. and started a bac6fire on
wholesale grocers who have advocated
the legislation.
He cited his own difficulties in secur-
ing stocks for chain stores.
You regard this resolution as an in
dication of combination among the
wholesalers" was asked of williams
II do" he said, and added that the
facts were before the Federal Trade
commission, and that an investigation
lad been started.
j. G. Curtis for the New York and New
Jersey stock exchanges was positive
that packers competed in purchasing live
stock.
There is absolutely nothing to regula-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
TRANSPORTATION PARALYZED

BY Associated Press
San Francisco, August q. - Although
both government and railroad officials
were endeavoring to prevent its spread,
a strike of yard and swithchmen and al
lied crafts was paralyzing steam rail
transportation in southern and central
California tonight.
The men, who went out on strike az
individuals and without 2 formal session,
defied orders of their union officials to
return. In southern California telegraph
ic instructions We're received from Presi-
dent Stone of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive engineers, for the men of that
craft to restime work. The men had the
instructions under consideration
Railroad officials said it was the worst
strike in the history of the state
Throughout the day a scant half dozen
trains moved from here for southern and
eastern points and but one trans contin-
entail train OF the Southern Pacific de-
parted.
No trains moved in or out of Los
Angeles.
In the great Santa Clara valley pear
picking ceased and canneries were en-
deavoring to obtain one thousand moto-
trucks to bring in and clear their supply
In San Jose an order was issued thar
gasoline should he sold only for CONNER
cial purposes. Mail trains were stalled
in many points and freight services over
the whole affected area was at stand
still.
Mail for the east was cleared on the
single overland train and for the south
on a steamer.
Officials of the shipments union here
announced that the men would not par
ticipate in the strike. In both San Fran
cisco and Santa Barbara superintendent
and other executives hooked up trains.
Fresno bankers predicted that half of the
green fruit shippers would be ruined I'M
less there was quick relief
Santa Fe trainmen running between
Barstow and Needles and Selig, Ariz.,
struck today and stations depending on
the line COR water were left practically
helpless.
Individually the men said they were
striking in sympathy with strikers on
the Pacific electric system.
An order to all members of the broth
erhood of railway trainmen who ara on
strike in southern California to return to
work which was received tonight from
w. G.. Lee. president of the brotherhood,
contained the warning that members who
failed to obey would be suspended,
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
GOVERNMENT WILL
OPERATE LINES IF
STRIKE CONTINUES,
stones WARNING
Heads of Locomotive Engi-
neers and Trainmen Say
Pacific Coast Strike
Illegal and Men Must
Return at Once

Los Angeles, Cal, August
27.-"Unless the IS decided
Improvement Z government
will take step Operate the
lines" said Smtement con
corning the SSoad strike re-
ceived fro Z sarren S. Stone,
chief of locomotive engi-
neers, a anade public here
tonight.
A message from President Lee of the
trainmen, pointed out that the strike had
not been sanctioned by the international
organization and added that the members
in engaging in sympathetic strike will
only make a bad situation very much
worse. Advices from the railroad admin
istration are to effect that the Pacific
Electric is operating under practically
normal conditions with strike breakers
and that the only roads embarrassed on
the coast are government controlled lines
where our organization holds contracts
Mr. stones telegram follows:
effective at once, inform all members
of division that strike is illegal from start
to finish All members of the brother.
hood engineers are required to abide oy
the law of the organization and carry
out the contracts made in good faith by
both the individual roads and the federal
government Failing to do so they will
be expelled inside of "A hours. Unless
there is decided Improvement the govern
ment will take steps to operate tho
roads.
''You< all know what this will mean.
Impress on everyone the necessity of ue-
ing sober thought and exercising com
mon sense and not be carried away by
a wave of mob law.
Brotherhood leaders went into execu-
tive session to consider the orders from
Mr.. Stone and Mr.. Lee.
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Buy NolD' Propaganda Should
Be Ignored, Declares Palmer
Action of Merchants Seeking to Induce Pur.
chases Now on Pretext of Higher Prices Next
Season Condemned by Attorney General

text that prices viii be materially higher
next season, was condemned by Mr..
Palmer as one certain thing which would
make prices continue rising if needed.
His attention was called to advertise
ments in various papers in which it was
stated that straw hats. clothing, and
other -perishable articles should be
bought before next Years prices become
effective.
1t is very unfortunate that some mer-
chants take that attitude and we have
been studying the situa ton the attor-
ney general said. Extensive purchases
now. reducing the supply and increasing
The demand, would make their predic
tons come true, whereas we hope for
normal price level If the people do not
stampede into buying hysteria.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
VICTORY IN RACE
FOR GOVERNORSHIP

Jackson Miss. August 27.-ResuIts
of the second primary of yesterday for
democratic nomination for governor of
Mississippi were still in doubt tonight,
with Lieutenant Governor Russell's
manager claiming majority OF 5000
and Oscar Johnstons manager claim
ing a majority of 1000. Neither side
gave out totals.
BY Associated Press
Memphis. Tenn. August 21.-W;th
only six counties yet unreporte1.
Lieutenant Governor Lee NJ. Russell z
leading Lieutenant Oscar G. Johnston
in their race for the democratic. nom
nation for governor of Mississippi by
1925 votes. according to figures avail
able here Returns from the counties
reported. of which So have given final
figures indicate that Russell has ST.
1877 votes and Johnston 51.0e2. OF the
eight unreported counties in the first
primary Johnston received a plurality
in six and Russell in two
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
Fourth Alabama" to
Sail From Mobile on
Her Maiden Voyage

Mobile August 27.-The shipping
board steamer Fourth Alabama" named
for the 167th regiment Of the Rainbow
division, the old Fourth Alabama) will
sail from the port of Mobile on her
maiden voyage. announcement being
made by the office OF the shipping
board today that the ship has been all
located The Fourth Alabama was
constructed at Newark.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
INJUNCTION GRANTED
LUCEY CORPORATION

Chattanooga, Tenn. August 27.-The
Lucey Manufacturing corporation,
where about 900 employees are out on
strike, was granted temporary in
junction against the Local machinists,
boilermakers and blacksmiths' unions
by Chancellor Garvin here this after
noon restraining interference with en-
ployes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
Shillady Takes Steps
to Get Satisfaction"
for Assault in Austin

New York, August 27-John r. Shit
lady, secretary of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Colored
people, declared tonight action would be
taken to obtain satisfaction for the at
tack made upon him in Austin. Tex.
when he went there to advance the in
terests of his organization.
Steps decided on, he said. were de-
mands for congressional and presidential
investigation, and appeal to Governor
Smith to protect the interests of New
York citizens who will visit Texas and
bring legal action against the persons
who attacked him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
OFFER OF REWARD
FOR VILLA DENIED

washingto August 27.--Denial that
President Carranza had authorized
reward of $4,000 for the capture or
Francisco villa was made today by the
Mexican embassy.
"The Mexican embassy the state
ment said "is in receipt of official add
vice stating that the reward was not
authorized by President Carranza, but
that it was offered only by the govern
or of Chihuahua"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
Charlotte Cars Running
Nv Assaeizted presS

Charlotte, August 27.--Charlotte had
continuous, though curtailed, street car
service for about IL hours today. The
first full day run since the strike of
conductors and motormen on August
21. The streets were patrolied
throughout the day and night. There
was no disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
Six Now Dead From
UnwhOlesOme Food
By Associated rr.ss

Alliance. Ohio, August 27.-With the
death last night at Canton of Frank
McAvoy, chef of the Lakeside County
club, the death list resulting from eat
ing unwh olesome food at club dinner
last Saturday night, was increased to
six. John c. Scharer of Alliance, the
fourth victim of the tragedy, died yes
terday evening. Mrs. Scharer the sixth
victim died shortly before noon today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
25-DAY TOUR PLANNED

According to plans now being worked
1out, President Wilson will spend % days
laying before the people his reasons for
1.-THE immediate ratification of the peace
treaty without change.
4 Although the President desired to greet
General Pershing on his arrival at New
York early next month, he was said
to consider the tour to explain the peace
treaty to the people as of more impor-
lance. 1t was possible, Secretary Tu-
multy said, that the President might
overcome this obstacle to an early start
by meeting General Pershing en- route
to the west, probably in ST Louis.
Some charges have been made in the
itinerary as originally made when Pres
ident Wilson was in Paris, but it was
said that his purpose not to stop at chs
cage had not been changed, but he may
speak In the mid3leA west at Columbus
and Cincinnati and st. Louis.
While the itinerary was not completed
tonight. it was regarded as almost GER
tain Mr.. Wilson also would speak in
Sioux City, Ia; Minneapolis or St. Paul,
Rirmarck. N. D.; Billings and Helena,
Mont, and then swing down the Pacific
coast states, and after reaching San
Francisco, come home by the southern
route making addresses on the return.
Under the present plans of Senate lead
ers Mr.. Wilson'S departure will follow
closely submission of the foreign reia-
lions committees report on the treaty,
end his appeal to the country for ratifi-
cation will be coincident with the Senate
Ndebate on proposed amendments and res
Servations.
I Just how far the Senate developments
have influenced the Presidents plans is
not revealed, but it is known that he
frequently has discussed his proposed
trip with his advisers in connection with
the Senate situation.
In the opinion of some senators on both
sides of the treaty fight, the aggressive
stand taken by the committee in adopt
ing textual amendments to the treaty
has provided a definite issue which may
have had some connection with an
Inouncement of the Presidents plans.
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IfJean Antoine Houdon, French
sculptor, who is associated as an artist
with the founders of the American re-
public, knows anything in the other
world of what is going on in this he
will be interested to know that his
bronze statue La F'rileuse" (The Shiv-
ering GRID. which passed into the own
ership of Jacques Seligman several
years ago for something like $4,000,
is now the property of Mr.. Henry P.
Dawson, of j. p. Morgan and company.
the big financiers of New York, SO
that the wanderings of this celebrated
work of art are at an end.
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LIE IS PASSED IN
BITTER DEBATE ON
PEACE TREATY BY
c. 0. P. SENATORS
McCumber Declares Asser-
ton of Fall on Shantung
Speech Is Unqualifiedly
False, and Hot Words
Are Passed

Washington, August 27.
Senate debate on the peace
treaty rose to the bitterest
point today since the document
was presented by President
Wilson.
Facing Senator Fall republican, New
Mexico, who had just asserted that SEN
ator McCumber, North Dakota. had in
his address yesterday on shantuns de
Tended on the ground of justice the award
to Japan of goods stolen from China,
the North Dakota senator declared the
assertion was "unqualifiedly false and
that he had not justified Germanys ac-
ton.
This brought quick retort from Sen
ator Fall that Senator McCumber had
defended the Shantung provision and had
claimed that Japan had the right TO
take shantung. ny this time both sen
ators had raised their voices to a high
pitch and were pounding their desks
Senator McCumher. replying, shouted
to Senator Fail that Japan derived the
right to shantung under solemn pledge
to return it. but you leave that out OF
your statement"
NELSON GETS RILED
Previously Senator FAN, who was de-
Tending the action of the foreign rela-
tons committee in adopting an amend
ment to give German rights in shantung
to China instead of Japan, was inter-
rGpted by Senator Nelson. republican,
Minnesota, who declared that il the COM
mittee had made "mince meat of the
treaty the Senate would brush the ac-
ton aside When Senator Fan said he
would not enter into discussion with tho
Minnesota senator because of the latters
age Senator Nelson responded that the
senator could consider him the young
est man in the Senate" and one who
was neither in his second childhood in
this matter nor in the Mexican matter
Further discussing the committees
vote on the Shautung amendment, he
said lie was weary OF some who wished
70 make the nation accept the treaty
"just as It came from the White House
typewriter with no more consideration
for the American people than was shown
the Germans when they signed at the
point of the baEonet.
The foreign relations committee in
meeting preceding the Senate session was
unable TO proceed with its consideration
Of proposed amendments and Will begin
tomorrow an extended schedule OF open
hearings. Itjs understood that they eX-
pect to find opportunity to complete a
report to the Senate by the end Of next
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-28
PRESIDENT BEGINS
NATIONWIDE TOUR
WITHIN TWO WEEKS
IT IS ANNOUNCED
Will Spend Is Days Laying
Before Nation His Rea-
sons for Immediate
Ratification of the
Peace Treaty

Washington, August 81.
Wilson's Swing around the
circle" with addresses in be-
half of the peace treaty in at
least fifty of the principal cities
of the country is expected to be
announced tomorrow at the
White House.
After weeks of uncertainty concerning
the proposed trip, which will extend to
the Pacific coast, definite announcement
was made today that the President
would leave Washington as soon as
arrangements could be made. 1t was in
timated that the start might be made
within 10 days or two weeks
When this announcement was made
1T was understood by White House Of
icials that the review of the new Pacific
fleet at San Francisco, originally set
for September or 8. had been postponed
until September 49, and Secretary Tu-
multy said the President would be at
the Golden Gate by the latter date TO
take part in the ceremonies.
Late in the day, however, Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt an
pounced that the review would be held
on September /.
This was decided upon, he said, when
athe President several days ago had re-
lquested that plans for the review go for
w ard without reference to his trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
DISMISS CHARGE
AGAINST CROKER
IN COURT TODAY

The charge Of perpetrating . con-
fdence game preferred by Walter
A. Russ. bond broker with Offices
In the Safety building IN this city,
against H. w. Cooper. Davenport
bond broker, was dismissed n
Rock Island police court this morn
ing without the case going to trial.
Cooper was arrested Wednesday
night in Davenport. He was
brought to this city and released
on his own recognixance pending
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
FOOT AlGpUTATED
AS RESULT FALL
OF HEAVY WHEEL;

Complications from an injury re-
ceived two weeks ago caused the
amputation of the right foot of
Frank Miller, COG Forty-second
street, Rock Island, in the Lutheran
hospital at Moline this morning.
While at work in the black. NTH
shop at the arsenal q wheel drop
ped on his foot. Gangrene and
blood poisoning set in and made the
operation necessary.
Mr.. Miller has a long and honor
able record as blacksmith on the
island, having ben there for 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
Jhis is no night to stay home
What if it does rain! What's that to you?
The motion picture theatre is OPEN

and the salshaded deck of an island schooner cream
ing through the blue of the seas of the South.
How far away? How near is the nearest of the
better theatres with the relaxation of its sociabe
chairs its genial warmth and happy swing Of music?
Paramount Aircraft Pictures are there. That is
why it is better theatre.
Your kind of people, who know life and treasure
romance, made Paramount Aircraft Pictures pos
sble-and Paramount Aircraft Pictures made that
better theatre possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
OLD UNIVERSITY
BUILDINGS BURN

Baltimore. Md, Nov. 2S.-The
group Of buildings formerly occu-
pied by Johns Hopkins university
and about a score of other struc-
lures in the square bounded by
Howard, Ross, Monument and
Eutaw streets were either destroy
ed or damaged by fire early today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
the trial scheduled for this morn

the trial scheduled for this morn
ing.
He vas alleged to have obtained
i've shares OF stock Of the ALL
American Truck company through
q confidence game. The stock was
said to be worth $35.
Mayor Harry n. Schriver repre-
scented the defendant in court
while the plaintiff was represented
by Attorney James Murphy, who
asked that the case be dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28

years. The amputation this morn
ing was performed by DR.. Frank
Otis of Moline, the injured mem
Der being taken OF halfway be-
tween the. ankle and the knee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28

entailing q loss roughly estimated
at 100000.
The blaze started In Mccoy hair.
in the Hopkins group. from an un-
determined cause. An explosion
followed almost instantly and heavy
explosions occurred In the building
from time to time.
Nine firemen were injured but.
none seriously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
At the Rialto.

Admirers Of that lightning-actiol
star George Walsh no doubt will
turn out in full force to see him IN
putting One Over" the new Fox
production which will be shown a.
the RialtO theatre today.
AS Jack Trevor, motor car
salesman, George Walsh. in put
ting One Over" finds himself in q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28
ROCKFORD PHYSICIAN DEAD.

Rockford, ILL.,. Nov. 2S.-Df.
Walter B. Helm, president Of the
Tri-State Medical association. died
today in Wesley hospital, Chicago,
ILL.,, where he underwent an opera-
ton Q week ago. He had been a
prominent practicing physician
here for "a years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-11-28

F1reproof barrels are made in
Hawaii from by-products Of the
sugar mills.