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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
Gadsden City Council Refuses to Interfere
 With Jitney Operators

Gadsden, June 2S.-(SpeciaD The Alabama Power company has called upon the secretary of the chamber of commerce here to call meeting of the directors of the chamber as they had matter to place before the chamber and the business men of the city,
 There is considerable speculation as to the matter to be discussed. Some think that the Power company wants the chamber to ask the city council to regulate the jitney busses which are operating between Gads- den and Attalla at 10 cents whereas the street car is charging IA cents.
 The mayor and several of the alder men have been approached on this subject, and all of them state that they dc not intend to take any part in the matter, especially as long as tho jitney owners pay their license and obey the law as they are now.
 There are several busses now rua- ming between the three towns and they are striking hard at the car line people, Ike Sable, who has purchased two Rec jitney busses and will put on a 80 minute schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
 NOTORIOUS ROBBERS SAW WAY TO LIBERTY
By Associated Press

Roanoke, Va, June 2S.-Charles Wilkes and c. B. Gordon, notorious bank robbers and yeggmen, in eve of being taken to the state penin- tentiary to serve terms aggregating Ill years for crimes committed in various parts of the south, sawed their way to liberty from the city jail at an early hour this morning,
 after holding jail inmates at bay with revolvers and threatening to blow up the building with bottle of nitroglycerine if any outcry were made.
 After saving their way from two separate cells the men climbed upon a steel cage, sawed their way to the roof and made their escape by slid ing down d ladder made of blankets into the corporation court room and thence made their way to the street and freedom Blood hounds were put upon the trail and traeed the fugitives to the Norfolk and Western railway station.
 Inmates of the jail, who were threatened, state that the two men were well armed and carried two bottles in which come high explosive was said to have been contained. The prisoners did not notify the jailor of the escape until five hours after the men had fled.
 A reward of $500 was offered for each man. A third bank robber who was arrested with the two iugitives, did not escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
WOMANLESS JURY
 ATTEMPT FAILS
Temporary Insanity Will Be Plea of Mrs. kaber,
 Counsel Indicates
By Associated Press

Cleveland, June 2S.--N omen may help to decide the fate of Mrs Eva Catherine <aber, charged with plot Daniel F l<aber, in their Lakewood home two years ago. In her trial for first degree murder. which open ed here this morning, her attorneys lost in their effort to bar women from the jury
 motion by her attorneys to have a special Venire of 42 prospective jurors annulled because five women were among them, on the ground that constitutional right to sit on q jupry has not been extended to wom- en. was overruled by Judge Maurice Bernon without argument by the state.
 As result of the courts ruling, one woman, Mrs. Cora Burg, now sits in the jury box tentatively. With her. when court adjourned for the day were two men Edwin l.. Ford. 2 clerk, and Frank w. Evans. ) rail- road electrician. Thirteen talesmen had been examined being excused for having formed an opinion of the case or other legal grounds. Mrs. Burg. was the only woman examined so far.
 The fact that one woman now sits tentatively in the jury box and thal the court ruled others eligible to jury service does not, however, mean that one or more of her own sex will actually participate in the delibera- ton of Mrs Kaber's case. Her chief counsel Francis w. Poulson, has de- clared that he will use every one Of his peremptory challenges to remove women from the jury.
 Mrs Kaber was brought into court unaccompained except for her coun sel> and Jail deputy. During the morning session she sat beside her counsel with her eyes fixed steadily on the floor in front of her She wore black tailored suit, blue hae with black plumes and blue si'h gloves. She never conferred with her counsel except to answer one or two questions they asked her. During the afternoon session, Attorney Pouison had her move her seat just behind him. This put large post between her and Moses Kaber. father of the murdered husband. Mir. kaber in- mediately shifted his seat so he could see her.
 Indicating that temporary insanity may be the principal defense of Mrs. Kaber, her counsel examined pro spective jurors closely as to then attitude on such plea.
 The task of procuring jury VIII be continued tomorrow. Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton said this evening that he did not expect jury to De obtained before next Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
DISFRANCHISEMENT
 PROBE IS FAVORED
By Associated Press

Washington, June 2S.-At a con ference tonight 52 House nepubli- cans voted to favor an immediate and comprehensive investigation into alleged disfranchisement. particular ly of negroes of the south, with the view of reapportioning the House on the basis of it's findings. Two votes were cast against the proposal, which was submitted in the form of a res olution offered by RepresenSatiye Tinkham of Massachusetts.
 Before a vote was reached, Repre- sentative Mondell. the House leader said that only 80 out of the republi- can House membership of 29S were present, and suggested the lack of a quorum. Several thereupon left. but these who remained organized an ether conference and placed them selves upon record in the matter. A committee was also appointed to seek confederation of the question before full republican conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL.

 Frightened bandits get $s5 in At lanta bank robbery. Prohibition is berated by senator BrOussnrd of Louisiana. Crowds throng to Georges camp to view challenger. Champion Jack has secret workout in airplane shed. Stocks uncertain and very ianguid in yesterdays list. Cotton jumps two dollars on good strike news.
 STATE. RatsIera put dnmper on sport Of blackberry pickers. Community fairs being planned we'll nhend in the state. Dallas county Is working for better health.
 STATE. League of Women Voters withdraw from proposed celebration. Permit granted for power dam at Duncan's riffle. Rosa PonseIle, grand opera star. is visitor In city. Barnett defines his attitude toward relief of soldiers. Campaign for relief of unemployed to close.
 only seven furnaee stacks left in operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
DAVIS GOES TO FLORENCE
 FOR IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

Montgomery, June 2S.-( -(SpeciaD. =
 Harwell G. Davis, attorney general, went to Birmingham Tuesday and from that point he will go to Flor
 ence to consider the states plans for the prosecution of the charges
 brought against George w. Mitchell.
 sheriff of Lauderdale county, in sup port of articles of impeachment. The case is scheduled to come before the
 supreme court at special hearing at Florence July 5.
 A radical change in the states plans will be necessary as a result of the decision of the supreme court last week sustaining the decision of the court of appeals in the case of Tom Stevenson, who was convicted of murder and given sentence of 20 years in the penitentiary. It was alleged by the state in the articles of Impeachment that Sheriff Mitchell gave false testimony in the trial of Stevenson and this was one of the
 most serious charges brought against him. But the court of appeals held
 that the point was immaterial when
 the Stevenson case was appealed and sustained the, action of the lower court Stevenson sought to obtain a reversal in the supreme court. but it sustained the action of the lower court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
MERIDIAN FIRE LOSS PLACED AT
 QUARTER MILLION
Sweeps Over Three Blocks, Rendering Seven Families Homeless Before Being
 Brought Under Control

Meridian Miss, June 2S.-(Speeial) here today, famed by heavy wind, -estroyed the Acme Building and Sup ply company office building, blaming plant, about two acres of lumber stacked in the yards. the plant of the Texas oil company the general merchandise store of W. l.. Parker and seven dwelling houses, together with the contents, entailing a loss estimated at upwards of $25o,ooo.
 The fire originated in the Acme plant at about 1o:30 o'clock and spread so rapidly with the aid of the wind that it burned it's way east a distance of three blocks, being gotten under control in time to prevent more than slight damage to the plant of the Gulf Refining company directly in it's path. Several lumber stacks in the yards of the Rex Flaming Mill company, which parallels that of the Acme, were destroyed before the fire could be checked on the north side of us pdlIl, W1lu Iuc uSSt hAlhOh VI NHN dwellings to the south. The occupants were rendered homeless and lost ev- cry article of household furnihsings and their clothing with the exception of such as were being worn at the time.
 Immediately following the fire the board or trade and cotton exchange appointed committee to raise funds for those rendered homeless and pro- vide temporary quarters for them. The city council on behalf of the municipality has also taken steps to provide for the fire victims.
 Those who lost their homes and belongings are; John Hollingsworth Chas. Zachary, J. T. Summers, Will Harger. J. A. Woodrick, Walter Grayson and s c. Johnson, each or whom has wife and children.
 Miss Sadie Mae Brown of Lock hart, stenographer in the employ of the Acme company, was slightly burn ed on the arms before she could es- cape from the building, while one fireman, Chick Howard. was over come by the heat. falling from the top of a building, but his injuries are not thought serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
NEGRO NOMINATED
 BUT WON'T ACCEPT
Henry Lincoln Johnson Says He Will Not Resign As
 National Committeeman
Ry Associated Press

Washington, June 2S.-Henry Lia- coin Johnson, a negro, who was nomi- mated by President Harding today to be recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, will not resign as mem Der of the republican national com- mitte from Georgia to take the new position, he declared tonight.
 Johnson held a similar position under President Taft. He expressed confidence tonight that his nomina- ton would not meet with undue op- position in the Senate.
 My life is an open book.r he said The only real enemies I have made were through my stand years ago in connection with the pressing of peonage charges. and this feeling has been largely dissipated by recent disclosures of conditi tions on the Jasper county murder farm.
 "It was due to my personal efforts that indictments were returned against James M. Smith of Ogle- thrope Ga. millionaire farmer, whc later was candidate for governor In the state primary
 Johnson was graduated from the University of Michigan in 1892, ana soon afterwards was admitted to practice law before the GeorgiH courts He has taken an active part in Georgia politics among his own race since his return to that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
WANT BLUE LAWS OF
 STATE MADE STRONGER

Montgomery, June 2S.- (Special) --- Governor Kilby was urged by a dele- gation of citizens led by Rev. Bob Jones Tuesday afternoon to include provision for the enactment of more explicit laws requiring Sunday ob servance in the event he decides 10 call an extra session of the legis- lature during the year. Governor Kilby assured the committee that hs would give serious consideration % the request after he has determined that an extra session will be held.
 The special committee was created at the organization of the official members of the Protestant churches They told the oyernor the wording of laws relating to Sunday observ- ance is very uncertain of meaning and that Alabama should have laws on this subject which can be easily understood.
 Attention was called by the com mittee to the fact that the Sunday laws now in force have been effec- tive for many years and that they do not fit since there has been such a great change Tn the ways of liv- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
State Trooper Is
 Fatally Shot in
 Matewan District
By Associated Press

Williamson, W. Va, June :S. Willinm Million. state trooper, who died in the Williamson hos pItaI tonight from bullet wound suffered today, when he and three other state policemen were fired upon by unknown persons between MatewaB and Lynn. Vn. The state troopers had hecn sent to investigate re- ported trouble In the Williamson coal fields, near Lynn. accord ing to Cnpt. II. R. Brooks, com mandin state police east of Will Hanson.
 Charleston, ". Va. June 2S.-- Governor Morgan, by proclamn- ton here today renffirmed hts declaration of martial law in Mingo county. and commanded the assessor there to enroll all persons liable under the law for military duty. He also ordered the sheriff to draft 130 men or accept 13O volunteers who are to he mustered into the service of the state for 60 days, to enforce nlI orders promulgated by the governor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
Pro Rata Rate For Ouertime Is
 Ruling of Board
By Associated Press

Chicago, June 2s.-Ralway em- ployes will be paid for all overtime work in excess of eight hours daily at the pro rata rate instead Of re ceiving time and one-half. under a decision of the railroad labor board today.
 The order. effective July l, applies to all employees, except those who have reached agreements with the roads regarding payment for over time, or those mostly in the south, who were being paid time and one half after, eight hours before federal control
 The ruling was made pending set clement of numerous disputes. before the board. and if 1t is later decided that the punitive rate for overtime is Justified, thel roads will be direct ed to pay back to employees the an ount to be deducted after July 1.
 Todays decision also provided for the continuation "of the rules estab- lished by or under the authority of the United states railroad adminis- tration until such rules are decided upon by the board" with the further exception of rules agreed on at in dividual conferences. which arc to become effective July l.
 By its order of April IA, which. in effect abrogated the national agree ments. the railways were given until July to draw up separate agree mcnts on each road. In case of disa greement over any rules, the dis pute was ordered remanded to the board for settlement. The flood Of disagreements which has poured into the board and the delay in hearing them brought up the prospect that many roads would be without york ing agreements after July ]. The old rules were therefore continued temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
DE VALERA IS NOT
 READY ID GIVE A
 DEFINITE ANSWER
Expresses Desire for Lasting Peace, But Deems Unity
 of Ireland Essential to That End
By Associated Press

Dublin, June 2S-Eamonn de Valera the Irish republican leader, is not vet ready to give definite answer to Premier Lloyd Georges letter in viting him to a conference for an Irish settlement He has briefly re- piled to the premier, however, ex- pressing the earnest desire for last ing peace, but deems unity of Ireland essential to that end.
 The Irish Bulletin, organ of the Dali Eireann, in special issue, pub fishes MT. De Valeras reply to the British prime minister. It is as fol- lows:
 T am consulting with such of the principal representatives of our na- ton as are available. We most ear nestly desire to help in bringing about a lasting peace between the peoples of these two islands, but see no avenue by which it can be reached if you deny Ireland essential unity.
 Before replying more fully to your letter I am seeking confer ence with certain representatives of the political minority in this coun- try"
 MT. De Valera has written to Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier, Earl Middleton, who in 1920 adyo- cated one Parliament for southern Ireland, with the six Ulster counties under the imperial Parliament. Sir Maurice Dockrell. member of Parlia- . ment for the Rathmines division of Dublin county, who was returned as q unionist supporter of the coalition government except as to it's Irish pol icy of home rule; Sir Robert Henry Woods. member of Parliament for Dublin university and former presi- dent of the Royal College of Sur geons in Ireland. and Andrew Jame- son, asking them to meet him at the Mansion House, Dublin, on Monday for conference. He wishes to learn from them at first hand the views of certain sections of the people they represent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
NEW FURNITURE FOR
 POST OFFICE SELECTED

Washington, June 2S.- Especially The architect of the treasury an nounces today that he has concluded a contract for the equipment of the new Birmingham post office with fur niture to the value of s53.000,' the amount carried for the purpose Tn the emergency appropriation olii signed by the President yesterday.
 The furniture will be quickly de- livered and installed. The occupancy of the building should not be long delayed the architect states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
COLONEL SHELLEY IS
 TO GET EARLY TRIAL

Washington. June 2S.-tSpecial)- In accordance with his promise to give Col. James E. Shelley Alabama officer, hearing in the charges preferred against him for having shot a negro, Richard Christmas, two months ago, Secretary of War weeks today directed the commandant or the Third corps area at Baltimore to convene a court-martial for the trial The date has not been set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
 WAR DISABLED MARCH AS A MUTE APPEAL
By Associated Press

Detroit, June 2S.-RepresentatiNes rof the nations war disable marched here today in parade intended as q mute appeal to the country for more speedy relief for American wounded.
 The parade, held in connection with the first convention of the American Disabled Veterans of the World war. was haded by a float depicting a poppy covered grave in Flanders field in memory of the war dead
 Judge Robert $ Marx of cincin- natl. president of the association. and Ralph A Hprr or Seasile are the only enes so far menticned for the next president rhe election Is set for lThulsaay. final day Of the conven- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
HIGH WIND AT MOBILE
 PULLS STRANGE STUNTS
By Associated Press

Mobile, June 2S.--A heavy squau here this afternoon that was accom- panied by 45-mi e-an-hour wind and considerable lightning, caused the Norwegian fruit steamer Mande- vile to paht her stern lines and swing into the river, The head lines held and saved the vessel from de- straction
 The wind blew one automobise s overheard from the docks and an other was carried on the streets for a distance of 100 feet. The roof or one building was blown off doing considerable damage to goods stored in the place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
coNsERv .TIyEs HOLD WHIT.

Detroit. June 2S.-The conserva tive leaders controlling the socialist national convention continued their platform making today by tabling resolutions dealing with political ac- ton. mass action. direct action. im- mediate demands and sabotage. They refused to take any action either in dorsing or condemn'ing the soviet form of government, and killed q resolution to forbid socialist repre- sentatives in Congress voting for military or naval applications Res oluticns favoring "the unrestricted right of workers of all countries to enter freely the United States except when immigration is artificially stim- ulated for the purpose of flooding the labor market or breaking strikes was laid over until tomorrow on ob- jection of Cameron King of Califor mia who announced he would offer an Asiatic exclusion amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
BONAPARTE DEAD
Former Attorney General Dies At
 Age of 70
Hx Associated Pre..

Baltimore, June 2S.--Charles J. Ronaparte. Attorney General durin the Roosevelt administration, died at "Bellevista," his country home, near here, today.
 MT. Bonaparte had been in poor health for about a year sutferlnB from a heart affection. which became complicated with kidney trouble. He was 70 years old His widow, who has been an invalid for many years survives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
-- BANKER'S HOME SOLD
 BY ORDER OF COURT

Mobile, June Special Mar tin Van Heuvel was today appointed receiver for the affairs of Henry Hall, who went into bankruptcy here several days ago with liabilities of overS s700 900 and assets of .S34,OoO. The receiver is the heaviest creditor to the amount of s9o,000. Hall was formerly president of the First Ma tional bank. The referee in bank ruptcy ordered his home sold with all effects, the bankrupt to be allowed S2.000 exemption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
MORE HUNS TO TRIAL. Rx ArsociateA Press

Leipsic, June 2S.--Lieut, General Karl stenger, former commander of the 53d German infantry brigade, and Major Benno Crusius. charged by the French government With the murder Of prisoners of war, will be placed on trial before the German supreme court here on Wednesday. This will be the first French cases tried in connection with the prosecution of
 German war criminals. The trial promises sensational developments in view of the prominence of the de- fendants and the character of the indictment 54 witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify, among them several former active generals and we'll known medical experts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
PROLONGED COAL
 STRIKE IS ENDED
Government Agrees to Renew Its Ten MiIIion-Pound
 Subsidy Proposal
By Associated Press

London, June 2S.-The prolonged stoppage in the coal industry will end Monday by settlement reached today when the government agreed 10 renew it's offer of subsidy of 100000 pounds sterling to aver, se hardships of the next three Sths because of necessary wage 'ctions, thereby conceding the one zion required by the miners. By rms of the new arrangement a basis will come into effect next IS months, whereby the receive 20 per cent above the scale of wages. with an ad- share of profits on an agreed ge basis, which will be regu- the creation of national district boards.
 ient's sanction to the sub- 5 certain and little doubt iined that the miners will advice of their executives te work forthwith.
 ttiement is only a slight on of the terms the miners by their last ballot, and e period up to September fbut either side must give ,nths' notice of desire to Ute the agreement, during ime the new wages will pre- ational board, with district will be created representing y the miners and mine owners, kulate the rather complex sys- bf profit sharing, under which r cent of the proceeds, after vment of standard charges will the miners in the shape of yid the remaining IT per cent wners.
 )sh coal industry will have
 days when the miners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
----------------' ------ ----7---------- TO MAKE NEW START

Fl Paso, Texas, June 2S.-David R. Davis and Eric Springer, aviators, attempting nonstop flight from Riverside, California. to New York, and who were forced to land in Fl Paso yesterday, will return to Los Angeles by train to prepare for d new flight. they announced tonight at Fort Bliss. where their damaged plane is in hangar. They plan to return here with new parts for their machine. fly back to Los Angeles and then take off again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
THE WEATHER

Washington, June 2s.--Alabama and Mississippi: Local thundershowers "Wednesday and probably Thursday; little change in temperature.
 Georgia. Local thunGershowers Wednesday and probably Thursday; little change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Local thu .dershowers Wednesday, and proba bly, Thursday little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-29
VESSELS WARNED OF GALE
By Associated Prssi s

Washington. June 2S.-The weather bureau announced tonight that q disturbance of wide extent over southwestern Gulf of Mexico, north east of Vera Cruz. was apparently moving slowly northwestward. at- tended by strong shifting winds and gales. Vessels departing for Mexl- can ports were warned to exercise caution.