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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
"WHIRL OF VARIETY"
 REEVE AT LOEW'S

There are revues and revues in vaudeville, but it remained for Victor Hyde to present something very near the ultimate in song, violin and dance ! selections. all backed by an elabo :ate ] setting. This is what makes up "The Whirl of Variety the headline at:.ac- tion at Loew's Bijou theatre for the closing bill of the week. The acts con
 sists of principals only, including Joe Dorney, Minerva Clark, Helen Kennedy, Ruth Reed, Gladys Turner and Ger trude Gassner.
 "The Whirl of Variety" is supple mented by four other excellent acts. Cortelli and Rogers are clever come dians and are adopts at character i'm presentations. In addition to their com edy, they blend their voices in some splendid harmony singing. Jack and
 Mary Graham are young couple who will bring some clever cross-fire talk, intermingled with songs and dances. Tiny Armstrong and George Downey are to offer an eccentric act that Is ohock full of variety George w.
 Moore, marvel of manipulation, is scheduled to close the vaudeville pro gramme.
 Bessie Barriscale's latest vehicle,
 ''Lifes Twist" will be the film feature of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
TICK LAW CASES
Two Convicted on Charge of Failing
 to Dip Cattle as Required by Law

Failing to have their cattle dipped, Sam Lynn and E. C. Bradford were convicted yesterday in the criminal division of the circuit court on a charge of violation of the tick law. They were fined s1o and costs by Judge H. F. Hefiin. Notice of appeal was given.
 Warrants for the arrest of these men were sworn out before Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jefferson county court Of misdemeanors. and they were each fined s25 and costs following a hearing in that court. The cases were then appealed to the circuit court and will now 20 to the court of appeals of Ala bama.
 It is alleged that the defendants failed to dip their cattle within the time and at the place designated as required by law after having been legally notified in writing by a local inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
ILLICIT STILLS RAIDED
Federal Prohibition Agents Destroy
 Still of 200 Gallon Capacity

F. F. Sorrell and his son, William, of Helena, Ala, each made $500 bond yes- terday before federal prohibition officers who charged them with operating a still near their home.
 According to N. l.. Pierce, chief fed eral prohibition agent the still was found in another house on the property of MT. Sorrelele. The still, which was of about 0O-galion capacity, was destroyed on the spot by the officers.
 Federal prohibition agents with deputy sheriffs Sam Arnett Woody and Virgil Sandefer, made raid Tuesday nea, Sayre, Ala, and destroyed two large stills in full operation on the banks of the Warrior river. Each of the stills was of 25o-gallon capacity and the operators upon catching sight of the approaching officers, jumped into a boat and made their escape down the river. One thous- and gallons of mash was also destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
FURNITURE DEALERS TO SOL VENT CREDIT TAX

The Alabama Furniture Dealers as- sociation has sent their attorney to Gadsden as a special attorney for the White Furniture company of that city to help them fight case now pending in the supreme court against the sol vent credit tax on leased accounts.
 According to officials of the Ala bama Furniture Dealers association, the solvent credit tax is an extra tax assessed by the state upon the amount involved in each credit account, re- gardless of whether the account has been paid or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
THREE HURT IN WRECK
Engine and Three Coaches of Southern
 Memphis Special Leave Track
nx Associated Prcss

Seven Mile Ford, Va, December 1.- Two men and child were injured late today when the Southern railways Memphis Special. northbound, on the Norfolk and Western railway, was de- railed mile east of here, the engine and three coaches leaving the track. Cause of the accident had not been de- termined by officials. The injured are:
 Terry Knerr, 4 years old. Dungannon, Va lips cut and teeth Knocked out
 Lewis Louiswininzic Baltimore, Md. badly bruised and shaken.
 W. R. Dungan. brakeman Roanoke, left side bruised.
 Two physicians on the train rendered first aid. The injured were taken to Roanoke tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
DEATHS

\. J. Boxeman.-Age 3S, died yester- day morning at o'clock at his resi- dence, 1908 Avenue E. south. He is survived by his wife and four child ren; three sisters Mrs. c. R. Jones' Mrs. Alice L. Wilson, and Miss Fannie Bozeman, all of Birmingham; four brothers of Montgomery. The body will be sent to Montgomery this morning at o'clock by Lge Loy, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02

of this play is one of its chief charms, as is the long tension pervading just De- fore the final decision from which the end results.
 Most of the exterior scenes of the pro- duction were taken in Big Bear valley. California, one of the most beautiful mountain locations in the entire state Though with this western setting the picture could by no stretch of the imag- nation be called western picture. It is really made up from the interest of it's human element, the sentiment of friend ship, business rivalry and the moral he- roism of man who renounces love for Ia friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02

be in order between and o'clock The reception and ball will start at o'clock.
 The committee from the Shrine will decorate the streets for the downtown parade and 1t is said that a number ot merchants will decorate their stores for the big event
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
BUILDING PERMITS

A total of 363 permits aggregating $SS1,553 spent in new buildings and repairs on old buildings were issued in the city building department during the month of Novemper.
 The permits were divided in the fol- lowing classifications: Fifty-two frame residences, amounting to $f25,- l9S; IT heating plant permits at s9,S90; 10 miscellaneous frame buildings, totaling $43,265; brick buildings were built at a cost of s143,000; repairs on 30 brick buildings at cost of $49,425 were authorized, and new electric signs were put up at total cost of S650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
Grand IurY Is Called

Tuscaloosa, December Special 1.-The grand jury for Tuscaloosa county will be empaneled Thursday. The names of the jurors will not be known until after they qualify for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
Will Prnhafnd

Will of Lucie Lee Smith was filed in the office of J. P. Stiles, judge of probate, yesterday. The entire estate, which Is valued at approximately $24,- 900. is left to Thomas F. Steele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
HOBART BOSWORTH'S PLAY,
 HIS OWN LAW"-ALCAZAR

1 Hobart Bosworth, of Sea Wolf' fame. 1 is apeparing at the Alcazar in a new
 picture. His Own Law" Here MT. Bos-
 worth decres the sentimental drama in
 favor of the logical, natural and art : ic ending. Certainly the unusual ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02
GRAND JURY TO MAKE
 A PARTIAL REPORT

The Jefferson county grand jury will reconvene this morning at g o'clock after a recess of one day. This county jury expects to take up several matters, after which a partial report will be made. The grand jury was in session Monday and Tuesday, and 50 cases were set and investigated and more than 150 witnesses examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-02


 A literary movement is under way in China to supplecent ideographic signs with phonetic marks to show their pro- nunciaton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24

Despite the dissolution agreement
of Attorney General Palmer with the
big five" packers, a Federal commits
sion is necessary to supervise the
packing industry, Congressman An
derson, Minnesota, one Of the trainers
of the Kenyon-Anderson BILL told the
House Agricultural Committee today.
Opening a new investigation Of the
meat packing business Anderson de-
ella red that the agreement with Palm
err lis not sufficient from the stand
point OF the consumer or the produ-
GER"
Announcement that the retail meat
dealers were to be called to account
was made by Palmer few days ago
in Chicago. He pointed out that
wholesale prices of most kinds of
meat have been cut in the last three
months, while many retail dealers
have made no change in their prices.
Some even have increased prices.
Assisting in the search for profiteer-
ing are 10000 voluntary workers con-
nected with fair price organizations.
The bureau of investigation person
mel is approximately 10000, making
10000 who, are taking part in the
drive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
ENGLISH Girls Morality
High Despite Surplus of
Females, Says Champion,

I do not believe that this declaration
is justified by facts. 1t is not, so far
as my observations go. Women cer-
tainly exceed men III numbers. II
there were 100000 more women than
men before the war, perhaps there
are now 100000 more women
than men, owing to the dreadful loss
of life at the front. In consequence
of this. there will be fewer marriages
Incidentally, it is certainly obvious
that there must be less immortality.
IL am not great supporter of the
proposal TO solve the surplus women
question by emigration. When l wao
on Queen Mary's emigration commit
tee, early in the war, l found there
was a very limited desire for emigra-
ton on the part of our women. They
want to remain at home.
Against Emigration.
"The women required in the domin-
ions belong in the category of do
mestic servants. In this connection
let me say that emigration is some
times the undoing of women. They
are attracted by false Advertisements
inserted by interruptions persons.
"The best remedies, ! believe, are
charging women's opportunities for
employment in England and remedy
ing evils in the path of those who
want to rrar family"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
SIRENS SMILE LURES
MAN TO BANDITS TOLLS
Woman COnfesses Gunman is Her
Husband After Her
Arrest.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Thc smile Of
a good looking young woman caught
the eye Of Maurice ]. Ryan, twenty
three, a public accountant, as he was
on his way home. He halted, and, be-
ing a gallant youth, gladly acauiesced
when the girl asked him II he would
see her as far as her home, a few
blocks away.
They chatted pleasantly until they
reached her home and she turned to
enter the vestibule. Then young Mr..
Ryan's ideas OF what should happen
under such circumstances got a rough
Jolt, for man with revolver
stepped out of the shadows, pressed
the weapon to Ryan's stomach and
ordered him to elevate his hands.
After a gold watch valued at $50
and $14 in cash had been extracted
from the accountants pocket, the
stranger said: Now beat itr' which
Ryan did. He found Patrolman Rec
tor nearby and took him back to the
house, where the young woman was
found with the gunman in the hall
way.
She said she was Hariette Ameretta,
and her companion said he was Jo-
seph Ameretta, her husband. They
were both arrested on charge OF
robbery and later held by Magistrate
Cobb in $1,000 bail each for the grand
Jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24

The present bonus of s240 is paij
only to those receiving $4,000 or
less.
Government employees are now ask
ing Congress for minimum bonus
of $500 for the lower paid employees
and a graduated payment Is asked
for those receiving up to $4,000.
Petitions from Government en-
ployes in all parts of the country are
being received today by members OF
Congress setting forth their claims
for Increased compensation.
A petition OF the National Fedora
ton was filed with the. House By
Congressman Fuller OF Illinois at tn:
request of officers of the organiza
tion.
Leaders in both House and Senate
predict that the best the Government
employees can hope 70 get Is con-
tinuation of the S240 bonus which Is
carried in the legislative, judicial and
executive bill, which is being given
consideration today in the House.
SucccssfuI Last Year.
The federation officers. however,
point to the fact that last year the
bill originally carried only 1920 as a
war bonus. By pressure from the
Government employees and organized
labor throughout the country, the
Congress increased the bonus from
1920 to $240.
simultaneously with the campaign
for an increase in the bonus, the Ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
CALDER ZONING BILL
UP TO PRESIDENT NOW
Measure Regulating Height of Build
ings Here Passed By Both
Houses.

The Calder coming bill, regulating
the height of buildings in the resi-
Dental sections of the District, as
well as the uses to which they shall
be put, is ready for President Wilson's
signature.
The Senate today agreed to the
conference report on the measure,
similar action already having been
taken by the House.
Under the Calder bill, the regula-
tion for the construction of new
buildings will be placed in the hands
of Federal commission. The city
would be divided into zones, with
special building restrictions FOR each
zone.
Senator calder. OF New York. who
introduced the bill, framed the law
In accordance with the coming sys-
TENS established In New York city
which have proved a success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
SHOOTING ENGAGEMENT
POSTPONED BY TRIAL
Juror in Bisbee Deportation Case
Was Waiting for Expected
Gun Play.

TOMBSTONE, Ariz.. Feb. 24.-The
Bisbee deportation trial apparently
ruined prospects for friendly shoot
ing scrape between two cattle men
of Chiricahuas mountain.
Deputy sherlffs returning from the
mountains and deserts after summon
ing the sixth venire brought Andrew
Hoske, who won the prize for queer
excuses for not coming to court.
"I just got to finish this fence
Andrew told the officers. "Old man
told me IL / closed this gate he'd
come over and shoot me. I'm build
ing this fence right across where the
gate was. BY thunder, If he's going
to shoot me / got to be handy"
The sheriff insisted that jury duty
was more important than attending
his own funeral, and refused to per-
init Andrew to stay home. He was in
court with the sixth venire while his
shooting irons rusted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
BY FLOYD MACGRIFF,
News Service, Inc.)

international News Service, inc''
LONDON, Feb. 2i.-Lady Asauith'
who was decorated with the insignia
of commander of the Order or
the British Empire for her war work.
today came forward to defend the
morals of the after-the-war girl, and
to give her views on the solution or
the surplus women" question.
Lady Asquith resented some OF the
accusations made by DR.. r. Murray
Leslie, who declared England has
l, 100000 too many women, and that
something ought to be done about
it," Nor does she have any fears
over the fact that 100000 English
girls, or may be more, will have to
remain single because there are not
enough husbands to 60 around.
Women have a right to live their
own lives, no less than men," declared
Lady Asquith. "But in view of the
man shortage compared with the
large number OF girls) 1t seems that
the question now is to supply the
surplus women with opportunities
adapted to their sex and individual
attributes.
Morals Not Lowered.
DR.. Murray Leslie declared that the
morals of the modern girl are lower
than those of our grandmothers, but
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
Tokens of Surrender.

minor revolts are reported impend- =
ing. admonishing prohibition direc-
tors to proceed with extreme caution
before making raids.
Reports to the Department of Jus
tiee today from Iron county, Mich,
tending to show that prohibition Of
fcers, In exceeding their authority In
that locality, precipitated a pitched
battle that might have been averted.
caused Commissioner Kramer to act
speedily to overt similar incidents.
Commissioner Kramer said today
that he has called for a full report.
and this will be transmitted to Attor-
ney General Palmer before any re-
quest Is made that he proceed against
the Michigan prosecutor for alleged
baking" of prohibition officers.
The Michigan attorneys friends
rushed 90 his defense in messages
reaching Mr.. Palmer's office today.
Mr.. Kramer said 1t was true that
much Illicit distilling of intoxicants
was being done among residents of
Michigan industrial communities, and
these will be stopped, but he admitted
that perhaps in some instances prohi-
bition officers in their over-zealous-
ness had neglected to follow all the
details of local legal procedure.
Instructions newly framed to meet
such emergencies went out today call
ing upon all enforcement officers to
act In perfect harmony with local
prosecuting officials as far as may be
possible. Whenever they encounter
serious opposition, they are told, and
when the circumstances Justify q
vigorous course without the AID OF
local officers, they are to proceed eau
tiously. and in all cases must first
II =
Of premises upon which the law Is
being violated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24

Pillow cases and other articles ap-
preaching whiteness were made TO
serve as tokens OF surrender. All
night lanterns bobbed over the rug
ged country here as residents cached
their supplies OF home made liquor.
Many buried their booze, while others
secreted il in caves and other places.
Some uncertain as to their rights, de-
stroyed their kegs and barrels, stain
ing the snow with wines OF high per,
centage.
Iron county simply surrenderod.
There will be no opposition to Major
A. v. DalrympIe and his men when
they arrive late tonight.
County Attorney McDonough, who
compelled prohibition officer Leo j.
Grove to give up the wine he h"d
seized from the Scalcucci brothers
here. was first to announce there VIII
be no trouble. McDonough said he
was convinced he acted within his
rights, charging Grove failed to snow
proper credentials. McDonough nd
mitted he ordered Grove out of town.
He claimed stories of the rebellion
were exaggerated.
Taken Off To Woods.
Reports of impending Government
action in Iron county spread through
the hills with lightning-like rapidity
and the effect of the news was as
founding.
Gesticulating groups of foreigners,
who make up the bulk of the popu.t-
tion, gathered at the Virgil location
and other-cisim centers and discussed
the reports in alarm.
Within an hour thousands OF GAL
Ions of homemade wines were being
poured into the brooks. More thoJ-
sands of gallons, all owned within
the proper provisions of law for home
use, were transported back into th@
oods by ox-sled and automobile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
Reasons for Increase.

tional Federation OF Federal Employees
has begun a systematic canvass OF
members OF Congress to determine
who are friendly to the cause OF the
Government worker and who are not.
Any member who opposes an in
crease in the bonus, 1t is said. Will be
regarded as unfriendly to the Gov
ernment employe, and the federation
will use its influence here and else
where to hamper the political future
OF members OF Congress who oppose
them.
Leaders Oppose II.
The economy Program of the pres
ent Congress. leaders say, VIII not
permit OF an increase in the bonus.
The demand OF the federation that
Government employees receiving more
than $500 be permitted to participate
in the bonus, would mean an appro-
priation of hundreds of thousands of
dollars in addition to the bonus ap-
propriation that Congress Is already
agreed should be made for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1921.
IT was pointed out today by ore
member that granting of all OF the
bonus demands OF the Federal en-
pIoyes would be almost as expensive
as bonus legislation for ex-service
men. 1t may resolve itself into Il
question. he said, OF whether Con
gress is to pass up the ex-service man
in preference to the 100000 Govern
ment employees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
RAIL MEN GET
wilson REPLY
President Forwards Letter An.
swering Request for Naming
Of New Wage Tribunal.

President Wilson has drafted a
reply to the request of representa-
tives of the railroad workers that
he appoint at once tribunal Of en-
ployers and employees to adjust rail-
road wage demands, it was an
nounced at the White House today.
The letter will be transmitted to the
railroad conference now in session
during the day.
It is understood that the Presi-
dent will state that he cannot ap-
point such commission until he has
acted upon the Cummins-Esch bill
which is now before him and which
provides for a labor adjustment
board.
Will Defer Action.
The President probably will not act
upon the railroad bill foi several
days, Il was announced at the White
House today. 1t was stated that the
President Is anxious to study the COM
plete text of the bill before he signs
1t or vetoes it. The Presidents atti-
tude Is being most carefully guarded.
As soon as the engrossed bill Is
received at the White House it will
be seat to Attorney General Palmer
for his opinion as to its legality, 1t
was stated. Quick action on the bill
after the Attorney General has given
an opinion was predicted by White
House ,officislss-.----A-s-ssS.-s-J>, -:
The railroad mems confidence of .
Presidential veto is based on what
they interpret as promises OF a
square dear' made by the President
last summer when he asked them to
postpone pressing their wage de-
mands pending result OF the Govern
ments effort to bring down prices.
The labor section of the Esch-
Cummins bill does not give them a
square deal" union men contend,
and they further argue that in pass
ing the measure Congress has de-
iiberately ignored the Presidents
promises to them.
What action Wilson takes on the
railroad bill will probably be infiu-
CONTINUED on Page ., Column ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
new YORK DEMANDS
SEIZED SHIPS FLY
AMERICAN FLAG

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. "a
After eliminating call for Gov
ernment operation of the merch-
ant marine, the Senate today
adopted the Halpern assembly
resolution memorali1ing Presi-
dent Wilson to defer the pro-
posed sale Of the German merch-
ant fleet, seized by the United
States during the world war, to
the International Mercantile
Marine or any other corporation
whose ships do not fly the Amer
ican flag. The vote was 80 TO s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-24
U. S. ARMY FLIERS TO
Be FREED BY MEXICO
Usher and Wolf Are Ordered Re-
leased, With Planes, State
Department is Advised.

The Mexican government has order
ed the release OF the American army
aviators. @. L. Usher and NJ. l.. Wolf,
held with their planes below the bor-
der, the state Department was ad-
vised today.
The order said the aviators with
their planes would be returned to the
United states.