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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
HOOVER HAS HIS SAY
Declares Administration Has Made Failure of "All Tests We Can Apply"
By Associated Press

San Francisco, October IA letter from Herbert Hoover to Mrs. Robert J. Blirdette. of California, saying that since the armstice the administration has made a failure sby all the tests we can apply" was made public here to- night by western headquarters Of the republican national committee.
 Mrs. Burdette was one of a party of women who held meetings in advocacy Of the league last year.N The letter said in part:
 q have no doubt our democratic friends will argue that they are martyrs to a great principle in the unmodlfied covenant of the League of Nations They are seeking martyrdom upon a false promise. The question involved in the League of Nations concern one great principle and numbers of alternative methods of it's accomplishment.
 "The republican party and Senator Harding have repeatedly expressed their great devotion to this great principle. Article x and other articles objected to are but part of the methods of reaching this great objection. The re. responsibilities of government should be transferred. I, therefore, whole-heart- edly support the republican candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
CRANK CONFESSES
 SMOTHER|NG BABY <
PasquaIe Declares Coughlin Baby Died of Suffocation
 Under Buttoned Coat
By Associated Press

Harrisburg, Pa, October n.-August Pasquale, the crank has confessed to Major Lynn c. Adams, superintendent of the Pennsylvania state police, that he stole Blakely Coughln from his home in Norristown. Pa., and smothered the child under his coat. He declares he buttoned the coat around the baby when he heard a noise as he was descending the ladder, and that when he had gone some distance from the house he found the baby was dead.
 Major Adams said today Pasquale had sent for him yesterday, and that while he was talking to him in the Montgom- cry county jail, the prisoner confessed to him the Kidnapping and the smother ing of the child.
 ''Pasquale told me in just so many words that he had gone into the room where the baby was sleeping put the child under his coat and while he was getting down he heard a noise, where upon he buttoned his coat close about the baby" said the major. He says he ran away as soon as he reached the ground and when he opened his coat, some distance away from the Coughlin home. he found the baby had been smotbered to death"
 Major Adams said that while Pasquale had told him what he had done with the body, he would not make that pub lie until the locality could be searched. The head of the state police declined to make any further statement in connec- tion with the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12

aou ol 1.alS, ou. -4losc ,l4 tions of any desire on my part to . you dive into a tank, chew the rag o. swipe bananas
 Well must say that this is an en tirely new phase in your character salt. Imogene puzzled.
 No trouble to show goods,' said An drew. 'If you don't see what you want ask for it.
 Let me tell you another thing. little lady; the husband who is wise in hi generation will always keep a few cards up his sleeve. The thing that spells tn game of matrimony half the time is tha the players show all the cards in theil hands before the game is fairly started and the interest is killed
 'The reason that no man is hero t' his own valet is because the valet know all about him; he is an old story. a son; that has gotten into the hurdy-gurdy, and into the player pianos!
 "The husband who turns his charactee inside out, like discarded sock, an. shows every stich. seam and hole to his wife cannot hope to interest her like :. lew man who springs a surprise on he from time to time,
 "If I occasionally show streak o- mofality or a layer of wickedness in my makeup. it is just that I don't wan you to get the idea into your pretty bea that I am a solved problem, jig saw puzzle that you can easily put together want you to know that there are 2 few new tricks in my box and that i' the reason you love me so much Amen!~
 He stuck his fingers in the armhole' of his vest and threw out his chest. Shr sneered openly.
 Now you know you lie awake night thinking about me- he jioed. wondering where you are, if dol she said with disdain. V (Copyright Twentv-first Century Press
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Andrew and Imogene
Little Life Condolences in the Experience . of Couple, Philosophie, Though Married
 By ROE FULKERSON

"Andrew,'' said lmogene, glve me a cigarette
 'What?' exploded Andrew, as he stared at her with 6 cigarette case and mouth open.
 T said I wanted cigarette said Imogene calmly.
 q say you don't want cigarette. " said Andrew. 'I say you don't know what you want, I say you have bats in your belfry and rats in your loft. You just think you want a cigarette like a child thinks it wants to catch humble bee. If I ever catch you with one in your pie entrance I shall take a slipper to you and remind you of your childhood days! Get me? I mean that"'
 Why that's funny, " said Imogene, you insisted on Bettie Moore having one in the dining room last night You lighted 1t for her and said you saw no reason why women should be deprived of the pleasure of the goddess of Nico- tine"
 That's right" said Andrew emphati- cally. T see no objection to women smoking if they want to, but you are rot women to me. You are my wifes See? I rather enjoy seeing a pretty woman smoke if she belongs in some other guys household, but the day that I come home and find the air blue in this house from your cigarette smoking, am going to make it several shades bluer with my profanity and fight talk.
 Now. just write it down in your little book that the day you start smoking I am going to start something else: When I kiss you I have no desire to taste the camel hair that they put in Turkish cigarettes to flavor 'em,' "But, Andrew, you said she looked cute in doing it." protested Imogene
 'I could have said the same thing about a girl I saw dive into a tank at the theatre the other night. about pup I saw chewing rag yesterday and boy I saw stealing banana off the cart of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
The Trap-door Spider

From Under Genial Skies-California
 Notes of Wild Life. by John Bur
 roughs, in the Scriber.
 My Pacific notes would be incomplete without some account of the trap-door spider which furnished me with one or the most interesting bits of natural his tory l found on the coast. An obligine sojourner near me from one of the east ern states had discovered a large plot or uncultivated ground above the beach that abounded~ in hidden burrows of these curious animals. One afternoon he kindly volunteered to conduct me to the place. The ground was scantily covered with low bushy and weedy growths. My guide warned me that the quarry we sought was very hard to find. I, indeed, found it so. It not only required an eye as practiced as blind mans touch,'' it returned eye practiced in this particular kind of detective work My new friend conducted me down into the plot of ground and, stopping on the edge of it. said: There is nest with in two feet of me" I fell to scrutiniz. ing the ground as closely as I knew how, fairly bearing on with my eyes: I went over the soil inch by inch with my eyes. but to no purpose These was no mark on the gray and brown earth at, my feet that suggested a trap-door. or any other device. I stopped low, but without avail. Then my guide stopped. and with a lons needle pried up a bit of the gray soil nearly the size of silver quarter of dollar. which hinged on the straight sids of it, and behold-the entrance to the spiders castle. I was not prepared fo. anything so novel and artistic-a long silken chamber, about three-quarters of an inch in it's greatest diameter. The under side of the door, a dull white color of old ivory. is slightly convex. and it's top is a brownish gray to shar- monize with it's surroundings and slight ly corcave. Its edges are beveled sd that it fits into the flaring or bevele1 end of the chamber with the utmost nicety. No joiner could have. done i' better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
MARSHALL IN OHIO
Says Republicans Threw U. s. Into
 First Foreign Entanglements
By Associnted Press

Youngstown, Ohio, October 11-vice President Marshall, opening a speaking tour in Ohio here tonight, said repup- lican administration had thrown the United States into it's first foreign en- tanglements by ventures in Cuba, Hawaii and the Philippines. He declared adop- ton of the League of Nations is the only method of settling international dis putes. He declared that after America has granted the Philippines their in- dependence the nation would shed its last drop of blood and spend its last dollar to keep any foreign power from taking away that independence. He asked the audience whether they preferred to have America take that responsibility alone or to have the support of thirty other countries in the League of Ma tions.
 Referring to charges of democratic ex- travagance in the war Mir. Marshall said if the government had waited to get bids for every order of steel the war would still be going on today and it would be on this side of the Atlantic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
WHISKY RUNNER KILLED
Orders to Dry Agents to Shoot to Kill
 Result in Death
By Associated Press

Chicago. October 11.-Orders to pfo- hibition agents, to ''shoot to kill' anyone showing resistance to the federal author ities, resulted in the death Saturday night of Mitchell Chapusio, alleged lead CT of band of whisky runners near Hurley, Wis, and the wounding of another man, it was reported at the of- flee of Major A. V. Dalrymple, regional prohibition director today. Chapusio was killed during a pistol battle between al- leged whisky smugglers and prohibi- tion agents after Chapusio's automobile had crashed into a barricsde erected by federal agents. The automobile was said to have been bound from Milwaukee to Hurley.
 Rumors that the encounter might mean another rum rebellion" such as that of several months ago, were denied tonight at Hurley near Mercer, Wis, the towns nearest to the scene of Chapusio's death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Lock Stops Theft of Shoes

The soaring price of leather gives timely interest to locking apparatus. described and illustrated in the Popular Mechanics Magazine. which makes inn possible the theft of shoes when, as is the custom in Europe. the hotel guest leaves them outside his door on retiring for the night Fixed to the mop board near the door, the apparatus consists of two vertical rods which can be Ypusnei down against the nsoles of the shoes. From this position the rods can be raised to permit the removal of the shoes, only after they have been unlocked by the master key in the hands of the shine boy.' or the room<key in the possession of the guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Museum for Faulty Designs

From an English engineer comes to the Popular Mechanics Magazine. the thought-provoking suggestion that in some technical college there be organ
 ized a museum containing specimens, not ot achievement and perfection but of failure and imperfection. Every de- signer is familiar with certain sorts of trouble. the engineer reminds. yet be- cause of gaps in his experience, is un- familisr with other kinds. which are mere commonplaces to others of his profession. In this museum he could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
MAY AVERT STRIKE
Agree to Tentative Plan For Six
 Months Trial of 8-Cent Fare
Rv Associ,ted Press

New Orleans. October 11.-Conferences between business interests Mayor Behr- man ard Assistant Attorney General l5all, representing-th state, worked out programme today which gave promise of obvating a street car strike in New Orleans.
 The proposal tentatively agreed to is for a six months period of eight cent fare, during which time city gov ernment will decide upon property valu- aton to be accepted by it. and upon proposal for the "service at cost plan.
 A meeting of the street carmen Tues day night will decide whether to strike at once or wait until the authorities have time in which to grant the fare necessary to pay them increased wages already awarded by tho courts as just.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
BURDENY QUITS REDS

Paris, October 11.-General Budenny, the famous cavalry leader, has definite ly severed his connection with the soviet government and is recruiting anti -bolshevik troops for the purpose of marching on Kiev.F according to ad- vices reaching the French war office.
 General Semenoff, in Siberia, also has informed General Wrangel, the anti-bolshevik leader in south Russia, that Semenoff considers himself Wran- gels subordinate and has requested orr ders from him.
 Nikolaiev. the chief Russian naval station on the Black Sea, is reported to have been captured by anti -bolshevik insurgents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Subcommittees In Session Ry Associaf<d Press

of the subcommittees made up or oele- gates of the five allied and associated powers of the international communica- tions conference began today at the navy department Some days will be re- dured, it is said to perfect organiza- tion. The first general meeting Octo- Der 8, decided that most of the work should be done through committees rather than in general sessions Five committees were constituted. No de- cision has been announced as yet on the question of opening general sessions to the public for which the American delegates have contended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12

the tub move faster. It is easy to figure: The annual charge for con tainers works out at 8 cents to the gallon of ice cream. > On a basis Of 100000 gallons the expense S SS,000. The average tub is away two weeks. Cut that in two and s1,500 year is saved. What is the remedy urged :? Charge the retailer for the container. and give him back his money if he returns it promptly. Some system of demurrage charge seems to fit the ice-cream tub as we'll as the freight car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Ice Cream Tubes and Freight Cars

From The Nations Business.
 The problems that confront business are apt to differ only in size. The railroads struggle to get the most out of sfreight car and talk in terms of hundreds of thousanads of cars and hundreds of millions of dollars. An added mile a day for each car is equivalent to 100000 new cars. In- crease the average loading to thirty tons and you have the equivalent of so many more thousands.
 The ice-cream manufacturers have a problem that parallels that of the, railroads. but they talk in terms of fivegallon tubs and thousands of dol lars. The same end is sought--to mako
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
SEARCH FOR BODY

Egg Harbor City, N. J., October H. The alleged confession of August Pas quale, that he Accidentally smothered to death Blakely Coughlin, 15 months old, while widnapng him from his home in Morristown, Pa, several months ago, led to a search for the body at New Gretna today Pasquale is said to have brought the child to Egg Harbor City after the kidnaping.
 The search was conducted by County Detective Nussbaum of Atlantic City, with a party of volunteers, but they failed to find any trace of the boys body. At New Gretna the searchers met Cap tain Gerhart of the Pennsylvania state constabulary; Major C. T. Larvelere ane George H. Coughln, father Of the kid named baby,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Two Enter Contest

Mobile, October 11.-(Special)-A sensa- tion in the political world was created here tonight when Albert $. Towle, civil engineer, and Charles H. Barnes, auto mobile repair shop proprietor, announced on the independent ticket for the office of tax assessor and tax collector. The present officials, Edward Laurendine and P. B. Dorlon, receive fees. Opposi- tion to collection of fees for collecting the school taxes brought out the candi- dotac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Favor Remaining Austrian
 ApunrtutoI preSS

genfuri. l owe Austria, October '0.-At Austrian official headquarters i was estimated that the vote in the hbescita today. to determine whether this region should continue a part c .sustria or go to Jugo SlaVia would show e1 per cent of the population in favor of remaining Austrian. Many or Inc returns still arc lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12

Both parties agree to ratify within IS days after signature. The parties agree that the arrnistice loses it's obligatory force if the preliminary peace terms are not ratified in the prescribed time. But military operations cannot be re- sumed until 48 hours after the ex
 piration of the time for ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
FLEET COMMANDER DEpOsED

Washington, October 11.-Mutinous soldiers of the bolshevik warships in the Baltic have deposed Admiral Rasklilnikov, commander of the fleet according to reports along the Baltic received today by the state department. Apparently the outbreak occurred sim ultaneously in the fleet and on shore, but the revolt on land was put down by armed forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Prince Arrives Home
By Associated Press

London, October 1.-The Prince of Wales made a triumphant entry into London today, on his return from his six months tour of the empire. Hun dreds of thousands of persons turned out 10 give the prince one of the great est welcomes of the kind in the history of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Situation Overshadows Conference

Riga, October 1.-The Lithuanian situation. accentuated by the occupa- tion of Vilna for the moment is over shadowing the Polish-Soviet peace con- ference. The Lithuanians have is- sued statement attacking the Poles and the entente, including the Unitedl States. holding them responsible for the sending of supplies to Poland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Noted Astronomer Married

Paris, October 11.--Camille Flam- the astronomer. according to today's newspapers, announced to his friends yesterday his marriage to Mlle. Gabrielle Renaudot, who collaborated in the writing of many of the astron- omers' best known works. M. Flam- marion is 7S years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Negroes Conviction Stands Rv Asaortated Presa

Washington, October 11.-Conviction of Frank Moore and five other negroes, who have been sentenced to death for participation in race riot in Phillips county, Ark, last October. will stand as a result of the refusal today of the supreme court to review their cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
CHARLES H. HALSEY DIES

Huntsville, October H. Especially - Charles H. Halsey. 71, one of the best known travelling men in Alabama, died yesterday, after long illness. He is sur daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Seven Buildings Destroyed

Durham, N. C., October 1.-Seven buildings were destroyed and at least an equal number damaged today when fire originating in small cottage, burned out Five Points, negro district in this city The loss is estimated at $5o,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Registration Books Open

Montgomery, October 1l.-Registration books were opened today in all Ala bama counties for the registration of women voters. This was pursuant to a law passed by the recent special session of the state legislature comforting upon them the franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Porteous Is Appointed

Washington, October 11.-D. c. Por- teous was appointed director of the railroad administration today by Sec retary Payne. He has been acting di rector since the resignation of Swagar Sherley in September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Koreans Would Locate Here
 Ry Associated pracc

Montgomery, October 11.-Approval of the Alabama commissioner of agricul- ture for the establishment of a farm colony of Koreans in Baldwin county, Alabama, has been asked by land conn pany in behalf of Minerva L. Guthapfel, a missionary to Korea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Refuse to Reconsider

Washington. october 1.-The supreme court today refused to reconsider it's de- cision of last June T. sustaining validity or the prohibition amendment and DOT tions of the enforcement act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
TO MOBILIZE CITIZENS

Paris, October 1.-The mobilization Of Russian citizens born in 1S86, 1887 and 1888 is ordered in a decree Just issued by the soviets, according to a wireless message picked up here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
DEATHS

J. N. Leopnrd-The body of J. IT. Leo pard. age AS, who died al a local in- firmary yesterday afternoon as the result of injuries received in boiler explosion at Springville, Ala, Friday afternoon. will be sent to Springville early this morning bS Shaw for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
Notice to Contractors

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson County, Ala bama, at the courthouse. Birmingham. Ala, until 12 o'clock noon, November 12, on the fol- lowing work
 The cherting of Leeds highway from Iron dale to Leeds distance 10 miles. lphia road from the end of nacadam via Mt. Olive to Corner School house; dis tance IS miles. amined in the office of county engineer, g. K. Batson. Room 406, Jefferson County Bank building.
 A certified check of 1000 must accom- pany bid on each project. The Board or Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 (Signed JERRY W. GwIN.
 President Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
LEGAL NOTICES
The State Board Of Control and Economy
 Will


 Will Open Bids October 22 Sealed bids for supplying provisions, gro ceries feedstuffs, drugs. tobacco, hardware, drygoods. clothing and miscellaneous sup plies to the institutions under control of this board, including convict camps. will be opened on the dates mentioned below: At noon, October 22, provisions and feed stuffs, for month of Novembe
 At noon, October 25, miscellaneous gro ceries for month of November.
 At noon, October 27. tobacco. drugs and stationery, hardware and miscellaneous sup plies for month of November
 Comple specifications may be had upon request in person at the office of this board or by mail any time after October 16 The right IS reserved to reject any or all bids or parts of bids.
 STATE BOARD OF CONTROL ANT ECONOMY. State Capitol. Montgomery Ala. October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12
President Board oI
StockhOIders' Meeting

StOckhOIuefS MettIHB I :. Notice is hereby given that special Temple Association will be held at the Masonic Temple, in Birmingham. Aiabama- P M, for the purpose of passing the question of issuing Bonds in sum not exceeding Seven Hundred and Fifty Thou deed of trust on all part of the real property owned by said Association. and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 r. B. KEISER. President ALBERT l.. REESE, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12

STUDEBAKER = Touring, g. passenger, 1920 model, special six; run less than 5000 miles; with $200 extras; new cord tires; guaranteed perfect; pickup for cash or terms. D-59, Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-12

Miss Frances Cheney.-The body of Miss Frances Cheney. 16-year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs. J. F. Sims, 6200 Second avenue. north. who died at a local infirmary at 7:30 o'clock last night, will be sent to Carrollton, Ga, tonight for burial.