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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
VN|ANI ARRIVES
 FOR CONFERENCE
 AT THE CAPITAL
Declines to Discuss His Official .ViSitto AmerCia Before Hav- ing Talked With PreSi-
 dent Harding
By Associated Press

New York. March 2s.--Rene viviani. former premier of France, and now en- voy extraordinary of the French govern rnent to this country, arrived here today on the steamship Lorraine and will go to Washington tomorrow afternoon. He expects to confer Wednesday with Presi- dent Harding, to whom he came Ion a mission of courtesy"
 A brilliant spring sun streaming down on cheering multitudes served to &C., centuate the contrast in the circum- stances of his arrival today with those surrounding his landing with Marshall Joffe in the war-laden atmosphere of 1917.
 small reception committee. composed of city and state department officials, went down the bay to meet the eminent official, and brought him back to Bat tery park, where thousands had assem- bled. Although the exact time of his arrival had not been announced. the crowds waited patiently back of rigid lines drawn by long rows of police.
 As M. viviani, accompanied by Ste
  newspaper Lematin. stepped onto the pier, motion picture figures surrounded them. M viviani, dressed in light colored sack suit, doffed his soft felt hat and smiled obligingly into score or lenses.
 He declined to discuss the official nature of his visit to this country be- fore having talked with President Hard ing.
 he said, "to pay to the President of that great republic the respects of the gov ernment and the entire nation of France. In ealuting the first and great citizen for the great American democracy, salute also the great and noble people for whom France keeps her tender af- lection and eternal loyalty
 Plans had been made for Jules Jus serand, the Trench ambassador to this country, to meet M. Viviani, but the ambassador was inadvertnly missed by tbe committee sent to the railroad sta ton to meet him upon his arrival from Washington. Consequently, the special envoy had arrived at his hotel before Ambassador Jusserand saw him.
 M. viviani will remain in Washington until Friday of this week, when ne VIII return to this city for luncheon on Saturday of the Federation Of the Frencn Alliance. He will return to Washington Sunday and is to be guest Of honor next Monday at a dinner to be given py Senator Medille Mccormick, who recently returned from France. On Thursday, April z. he will again return to New York to attend a luncheon of the New York Chamber of Commerce. There after he will spend most of his time in Washington until he leaves again TOT France.
 Marcel Kenight, director of the French information service here, said tonight the former premiers visit has nothing to do with Frances war debt.
 q can perhaps make this perfectly clear" he said, when tell you a re- ply made by M. viviani to some French journalists short time ago when plans were made for his trip to America.
 "'Are you going to the States Tor the purpose of seeking a cancellation of our war debt?', he was asked. To which he made this characteristic reply; The French are no beggars and they propose to nay their debts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
DAMAGE IN NEW YORK

New York, March 8.-An s0-mile gale sweeping down on New York late this afternoon tore off roofs, uprooted trees caused accidents which have resulted in at least two deaths. and brought a touch of real winter The wind was accom- panied by drop in temperature from 7S degrees at p. m. to g degrees at 10 o'clock with indications of a further drop to 30 degrees by morning,
 The weather bureau declared the gale to be mostly local in character caused by the heat of yesterday and this morn ing, but part of a general storm in the east While not officially recognized as a tornado persons in the sections to the north of the city declared they saw q small funnel-shaped cloud moving away before the saual. Reports from Plain field, N. J., declare tornado cut a half mile path through the western part of that town
 The temperature dropped rapidly with a heavy downfall of rain coming on the heels of the sauall. Later in the evening it turned into sleet and hail. Two deaths reported were those of a Brooklyn child playing in frame structure once used as a motion picture house and an un- identified woman struck by an autom D. bile The picture house collapsed when what spectators described as a "whirling cloud" struck it and reduced it to a pile of debris. Bremen worked three hours before the child's body was recovered
 The woman was found pinned under the rear wheel of a heavy automobile and police believe she walked into it while temporarily blinded by the storm She was instantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
THRONGS VIEW BODY OF DEAD CARDINAL IN
 AISLE OF CATHEDRAL
Many KneII and Offer Short Prayers Beside the Brier of the Late Friend of
 Thousands
By Associated Press

Baltimore. March 2S.-Throngs of peo- pie all day today filed slowly down the central aisle of the cathedral and past the catafalque on which lay robed in purple, gold and white the body of Car dinaS Gibbons with head toward the altar.
 Many tarried in the pews to kneel and pray and some knelt beside the body of the cardinal momentarily, but if a man or woman stayed more than a second or two beside the bier a member of the guard of honor, consisting of men from the various Catholic laymen's societies tapped him or her on the shoulder and asked them to move with the crowd.
 At each side of the body gleamed three candles and above the head burned the candles in a seven-branch candlestick
 The mass at the cathedral tomorrow will be for the religious, the clergy ex- cept and the mass Wednesday for the laity.
 After the funeral mass on Thursday burial in the crypt under the cathedral will be private.
 Tonight a cablegram was received by Bishop O. B. Corrigan from the papai secretary of state, Cardinal Gasparri which read as follows:
 "The august pontiff has learned with profound sorrow the death of his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons. He offered up prayers for the soul of the worthy prelate and sends heartfelt condolences to your lordship, to the clergy and to the faithful of the archdiocese"
 A message from Elizabeth, Queen of Belgium, to the brother and family of the cardinal was forwarded by James Gustavus Whitely, Belgian consul at this port The message from MT. Whitely read:
 Her majesty, the Queen of the Bel gians, has instructed me by cable to convey to the relatives of his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, the expression of her deep sympathy in their bereavement.
 A similar message from the Belgian Queen was delivered to the cardinals S household. MT. Whitely also received the following cahlegram from Carton DeWiart, prime minister of Belgium;
 Ut is with deep affliction that we have learned of the death of his emln- ence, Cardinal Gibbons, and we beg you to express to the venerated colleagues of the illustrious prelate our most sim cere sympathy and condolence."
 Resolutions passed at memorial meet ing of the city council today asked that all business in Baltimore be suspended five minutes, beginning at 10 o'clock Thursday morning as mark of respect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
WHITES CLAIMED TO
 BE SPREADING SOME
 NEW FLASE RUM0RS
NEGROES SEND TELEGRAM
(COntinued from Page one) having Kidnapped negroes and taken them into peonage.

NEuINOGO DEND lEEGOitAh
 New York, March Z.--rhe National as sociation for the Adyancepent of Colored People made public today telegrams. to President Harding and Governor Dorsey of Georgia, which allege that the peon- age system is generally existent in most southern states and particularly in the Mississippi delta"
 Urging President Harding to authorize a thorough investigation by the depart ment of justice "of peonage conditions in Jasper county. Ga where John Will Hams, a white land owner, has killed or caused to be killed, II negroes who threatened to testify against Williams regarding peora age the message de- clared
 This association has furnished numer- ous cases of peonage to the department of justice. The entire economic future Of the south and of America is affected by this system. Thorough investigation and punishment of those guilty of per- petuating this system, whatever the cost to the United States, must be made
 The telegram to Governor Dorsey urged that you bring into the light this vicious system of economic explota- tion." Next to lynchng," it concluded, there is no greater cause of unrest'
 telegram also was sent to Attorney General Daugherty urging that the en- tire machinery of the department of jus tice be placed behind the Georgia pros ecutions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
The Best Cough Syrup is Homemade.
Here's an easy way to save &c. and yet have tho best cough remedy
 you over tried.
H.Ao0p1ta8oaooHtHcfnx

You've probably heard of this we'll known plan of making cough syrup at home. l. But have you eyer used M it, thousands of families, the world over. without it. It's simple and cheap, but the way it takes hold of cough will quickly earn it permanent place in your home.
 Into pint bottle. pour 2H ounces of Pinex; then add plain granulated sugar syrup to i'll up the pint. Or, if desired, use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup instead of sugar syrup. Either way, it tastes good, never spells, and gives you full pint of better cough remedy than you could buy ready-made for three times its cost.
 It is really wonderful how quickly this home made remedy conguers a cough--usually in 24 hours or less. It eeems to penetrate through every, air passage, loosens dry, hoarse or tight cough, lifts the phlegm, heals the mem branes. and gives almost immediate re- lief. Splendid for throat tickle, hoarse-- ness, croup. bronchitis and bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated com pound of genuine Norway pine extract, and has been used for generations for throat and chest ailments.
 To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for "2la ounces of Pinex" with directions. and don't accept anything else. Guaranteed to give absolute satis- faction or money. refunded. The Pinex c.. Ft Wayne. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
TRIAL TO BE AT MACON

Macon, Ga, March 2S.-From his home at Sparta tonight, Doyle Campbell. so- lcitor general of the Ocmulgee circuit court, announced that he was on his way to Atlanta to confer with Gov. Hugh M. Dorsey and others in regard to plans for conducting an official inquiry into the killing of Il negroes on the planta- tion of John Williams in Jasper county.
 It is predicted here that trial of Will Hams and the negro, Clyde Manning. will be held in Macon. and this may be determined at tomorrows conference. It is considered a certainty that troops will be called out to protect Williams and Manning when they are placed on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
Government Wins a Sweeping Victory In Tax Cases Under Income and Excess Profit Act
(continued from Page one)

were considered Decision of Connecticut courts that fthe government could not collect tax on an increase in the value of securities held for investment was reversed. the supreme court again mak- ing the point that the tax could only be collected where the proceeds showed a profit over the purchase price.
 Elimination of the March 1. 1913 up set line' through todays opinions was in confirmation with the voluntary ac- tion taken by the governments advo- cates during the argument of the cases. Solicitor General Frierson at that time "ccnfessed error'' so far as tax assess ments had been made on apparent prof it's figured from March 1, 1913, when comparison with the purchase price showed the investor to have suffered an actual loss. For purposes of computing the proportion of profits to be assessed, however, that date as set forth in the 1916 statute still stands under the courts ruling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
SECOND ARREST IN
 HIGHWAY ROBBERY CASE

Police authorities made the second ar rest yesterday in connection with the robbery of Ernest Eatman Saturday night, when Lucille Dennison was placed in the city jail yesterday, charged with highway robbery. The woman admits having been in the car driven by Frank Moody, who is salso in jail under the same charge, but denies that Eatman was robbed. A third party whom Eat ton, local weather observer. for this of the holdup is being held for investi- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
TEMPERATURE

.Freezing temperature and probably light frost'' is the forecast of E. c. Hor- ton. local weather obstrver, for this morning.
 MT. Horton also informs that the cold wave may last for several days and that the temperature this morning will be be- tween 32 and 40 degrees: It will be con siderably warmer along in the middle or the day, he says, but it will not get too warm during the next "A hours for over coats to feel uncomfortable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29

of the murders. it was said the state authorities have the case wholly in hand but fear was expressed that the deaths Of the negroes would materially hamper peonage prosecutions by the federal au- thorities.
 Officials described the section where the bodies of the negroes were found as one of the worso for peonage known to the department and that there, as in other parts of the country. investigation was difficult because of local feeling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
NO REPORT ON PEoNAGE

Washington, March 2S.--No report has been received here concerning the arrest of John Williams. Jasper county (Geor- gia) farmer charged with peonage and murder officials at the department of justice said today, although agents of the department have been Investigating alleged conditions in that section of Georgia for some time. In the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
GEORGIA WILL SUFFER

Atlanta, March 2S.-The Georgia fruit crop, especially the big apple orchards in northern Georgia, are expected to suffer from the cold wave, c. F. Won Herr mann, section director for the weather bureau here. saidstonight.
 Fruits and vegetables in Georgia are a month ahead of normal this spring, and middle and southern Georgia peach trees have young fruit on them. The Georgia watermelon crop also is in dan ger according to reports from Thomas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
Ask for Investigation
By Associated Press

Atlanta, March 2S.--Federal investiga- tion of letter regarding it's attacks on the Ku-IIlux Klan has been asked of United States District Attorney Alexan- der by the Columbus, (Ga) Enquire- Sun, through it's editor, Thomas W. Loy- less, it was learned here late today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
Jury Term Begins

Anniston. March s.-(Special )-The jury term of the Calhoun county cir ciut court began it's work Monday morning. three juries being organized by Judge S. w. Tate, and the business of the court speeded up just after the organization hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
OKLAHOMA HIT HARD

Oklahoma City. March &.-Oklahomo- sustained a loss of approximately $11, . O00, 900 when 55 per cent of the fruit crop of the state was ruined last night by freezing temperatures. 1t was stated to- day z by John A. Whitehurst. president of the state board of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29

rushed to Jasper county today from ad- joining counties in response to a report that there wsss an Uprising" of negroes. The report appeared to be hoax. It was observed however. that negroes were Keeping indoors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
Fed Baby on Strychnine Pills
 By AssOciated Press

Ocilla. Ga. March 2s,-A l2-months- old child of W. H. Brown. farmer died suddenly this morning. The father told the sheriff. the latter states, that {, three-year-old brother fed the infant a dozen sugar coated strichnine tablets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29

The three sons of John Williams have not been arrested and Judge J. B. Parks tonight issued statement in which he said that even if the young men were arrested he would not order their re- moval to the tower in Atlanta. He de- clared that the people of Jasper county are law abiding and will see that pun ishment is meted out to the persons re- sronsible for the death of the Il negroes.
 Solicitor Campbell stated today that he would do his duty in the case, notwith- standing the fact that he is a creditor of. Williams to the extent of 5000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
ARMED FOR UPRISING

Monticello, ca. March 28.-Armed men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-29
THE WEATHER
By Associated Press

Washington, March 2.-Georgia: Part ly cloudy and colder, with a cold wave Tuesday; Wednesday fair with rising temperature.
 Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tues day, colder in south portions; Wednesday fair with rising temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday fair and warmer.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
WAR PREPARATIONS AND DOUBT
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
MYSTERY ENSHROUOS
FRIDAY RECEPTION

Plans for the all University recep-
ton were perfected last night at a
meeting of the University Christian
Federation which has charge of the
program. AS the first get-together
event of the year, the reception is
receiving considerable attention and
promises to fill the Gymnasium to
overflowing.
"Who knows where l can get a
clothes -wringer," who can lend me
an axe" who knows a distinguished
looking young man." and many SINH
lar mystifying expressions were
heard during the committee session
as the various members discussed
plans for Friday night. Eight p. m.
is the hour set for the reception.
Although the first event of its kind
in the history of the University it is
hoped that the social will be made
an annual occasion. The program
has been under the advisement of
President Upham and the faculty for
some time and every effort is being
bent to make "The College of Good
Cheer a success.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
CITY and COUNTY HEALTH
OFFICERS RECEIVE INVITE

The county and city health officers
and women's associations Of Moscow
and Latah county, the medical soci-
eties, the Red, Cross chapters, and the
Moscow chamber of commerce re-
ceived invitations Thursday for con-
ference in Coeur d'Alene, October IA
Is for all interested in public health.
Mrs. Robert H. Elder, chairman, of
that city, with committees, will have
the meetings in charge.
The opening meeting will be fea-
tured by public health luncheon, so
called, October ID, Immediately fol-
lowing the teachers institute in that
city, and the third district meeting
of the federated club women at Wal
lace, so that the club women, county
and city officials and teachers may
attend. The national chairman, Mrs.
Walter McNabb, will present the pro-
gram. Invitations have been sent to
national and state public health Of
ficers to attend and make addresses.
It is likely that meetings may be
called here so that delegates may be
appointed from this city and county.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
IMPROVEMENTS
GIVE FAMILY MEN WORK

Potlatch, Sept. 22-The Potlatch
Lumber company has a crew of men
at work filling in the channel cut by
the Palouse river last spring when the
high water took out the Rock Creek
dam At the mill dam the wings
behind the dam are being repaired
and 400-foot spillway has been
built on the south side of the dam.
The piers in the new dam, together
with the spillway, have been entirely
reconstructed. The pond has been
dredged out and the hot pond recon-
structed.
The roof on the sawmill has been
repaired The old system of piling
lumber by hand in front of the dry
kilns has been discontinued and Soule
stackers, automatically operated by
powerful electric motors, have been
installed Large storage tracks are
being constructed between the green
shd and dry kiln.
This repair work and construction
work gives employment to about nine
ty men who were thrown out of en-
ployment by the forced shutdown of
the mill at this place The policy of
the company is to give employment
to as many men with families as pos
sible.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
GOVERNOR D. W. DAVIS FOR
MANHOOD AT HIGH SCHOOL

Governor D. w. Davis, on invita-
ton of Superintendent Phi. Soulen,
and Burton l.. French, congressman,
visited the Moscow high school yes
terday where addresses were made to
the students in the assembly room. The
governor told of the Importance of
Clean Manhood and illustrated his
theme with many striking incidents
relating to the attributes that make
for success His spirited talk was in
tersperced with anecdotes given in a
pleasing way.
Congressman Burton L. French
told of the inner workings of con-
gress and the way business was ac-
complished in the house and the SEN
ate. His illustrations of incidents.
with humorous happenings in between
gave the students opportunities of in
terest and at times provoked their
risibilities when the speaker told
of funny happenings. His detail on
the law regulating speakers and the
summary of the legislative enact
ments made up an address of much
value.
Supt. Soulen said the enrolment in
the high school exceeded that of last
year, and that every morning saw
new additions to the students.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-09-22
ASK FARMERS FOR WHEAT
FOR STARVING PEOPLE

Farmers of Whitman county have
been assigned the lead among the
wheat growers of the Inland Empire
being rallied to the rescue of the men
women and children of Asia Minor
as part of a national move by the
American farmers to contribute five
million bushels of grain from this
years harvest for that war-wrecked
starving land.
Of twenty-six carloads of wheat
sought from twentyone wheat coun-
ties of east Washington and north
Idaho by the Near East Relief COM
mittee, backed by northwest agricul-
tural and educational leaders, Whit
man county farmers are asked for
1000 bushels, or five carloads.
Walla Walla county, where the
wheat gathering effort is headed by
Robert Carey, real "dirt farmer" of
Walla Walla, who had charge of all
Y. M. C. A. activities at Camp Lewis
during the war, is accorded second
place on the list. The quota is four
carloads, $500 bushels.
Latah county, Idaho and Lincoln
county, Washington, are tied for
third place, with the share of each
placed at two carloads, 1000 bushels
of wheat, and Spokane county is
fourth, with quota of 2,100 bushels,
amounting to one and half car
loads.