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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
MAY SEEK POWER ID BUILD
 SHEFFIELD DAM
Tennessee and Alabama dele cations Visit Manufac- turer to Assure Him of
 Their Full Support
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Age-Hernlt


 Washington, November 18-tSpez cial.)-To a delegation of Tennessee congressman, headed by Represen- tative Joseph Byrns, Henry Ford, prospective owner of government properties at Muscle Shoals, de- clared this morning, that he had no changes to make" in his original of fer, although he declared it probable that he would ask the Secretary of War for the privilege of building Wilson dam, himself.
 The statement of Mir. Ford was taken to mean that he had no changes 10 propose and not that he was de- termined to accept no sugg estion from the government. The Tennesseans were impressed with the idea that his request to be permitted to construct the dam was based on his belief that he could build 1t cheaper and quicker than the government. MT Ford was quoted as having said that he was not ''over-anxious" to secure the pfoi.- critics, but that he saw a world of op- portunity in the development of 100000 horsepower to bestow great blessings on the human race.
 Not So Chatty
 MT. Ford was more ''chatty" with the Tennesseans than with delega- tion of Alabamians. composed of Rep resentatives Almon, MeDuffie, Bank head, Steagall, Jeffers and Bowling. The Alabamians assured MT. Ford that they stood heartily in support of his bid and were hopeful that the government would accept 1t. Mir. Ford received his visitors al his car. The representatives appeared In the roie of pilgrims to a shrine.
 The conference scheduled for this afternoon between the Secretary of War and Mir. Ford was postponed until Ii o'clock tomorrow on account of the indisposition of the former
 With Secretary Hoover of the de- partment of commerce, and General Beach of the corps of engineers, MT. Ford consulted "preliminarily," 1t was explained this afternoon. Secretary Hoover issued no statement for the press following the conference, but informed newspaper men that certain details had been considered. Through his remarks there rang such optimism that correspondents reached conelu- sion that the conference had been most satisfactory to the Secretary. who has always been an outspoken supporter for the Ford offer. When questioned, however, in that connee- ton, the Secretary declared that nothing he had said could be judged as having a favorable or unfavofable bearing on the situation. He stressed the fact that announcement of de- velopmcnts must come from the Sec refarv cf War
 There Is an idea that following the conference tomorrow the Secretary will announce final opinion regarding the Ford offer. Optimism prevails 10 the extent that the Alabama contin gent in Washington believes that the offer will be accepted and quickly transmitted to Congress for approval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Briand Says French Army Has Preuented European
 Wars Since the Arn1istice

rier would have fallen. The soviet
 troops would have been In Ger
 many. There would have been
 anarchy in central Europe. No,
 we must have an army to secure
 ourselves and maintain order.
 M. Briand turned to other sub jects.
 We cannot look upon the sup- marine question in the same way as MT. Balfour, he continued. France must defend herself on three seas and we have possessions remote from our country. MT. Balfour said noth- ing respecting maintaining communi- cations that would not apply to us. France abandoned her construction of 1912 when the war came on and near ly all of our light vessels were de- stroyed during the war. They have not been replaced The French navy .of today cannot be taken as a pro- portional standard"
 Submarine Question.
 The French prime minister did not go further on the submarine ques- tion, although he was pressed with questions. He replied that as the naval experts were in process of de- termining limitations he must wait until they had arrived at conclusions.
 T shall be sorry to leave at an interesting moment in the confer ence." continued M Briand. T left France when Parliament was in full course. Several important and deli- cate questions are being delayed by my absence. particularly the French budget. l have no right to remain away longer because if I did my valise would be overpacked with too
 (ContiaueA sa Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
SENATE PASSES ANT|-bEER BILL BY
 56 ID 22 VOTE
Twelve Republicans and Ten Democrats Oppose Bill.
 Some Doubt as to
 ConstitutionaIity
By Assoriated Press

Washington, November 1s.-The brief days&of medical beer" were considered numbered today when the Senate, by a vote of 56 to 22, finally adopted the conference report on the anti-beer bill.
 With legislative action concluded, the bill, fought over for months now goes to the President. who is ex- pected to give hls approval within the 1o-day period in which he can act. It was thought possible. how ever, that there might be few days delay while an opinion as to the con- stitutionality of the measure was re- ceiyed from the Attorney General
 Until the Presidents pen goes on the bill, manufacture and sale by physicians prescriptions will con- tinue, the treasury department an nounced, but in all quarters the lease of life for medical" beer was not placed beyond 10 days, although the beer bars went down only few weeks ago with the issuance of the treasurys beer regula tions.
 Only an hours debate. but of extra fefvid character, preceded the Sem ate vote today Prohibition advo- eates and opponents clashed sharply during the sessions. The opposition included 12 republicans and 10 dem ocrats, while 35 republicans and 2S democrats supported the measure.
 Upon the enactment of the bill. whose constitutionality has been questioned in the Senate. as an eX- tension of the prohibition amendment in it's ban upon beer as an alleged medical and not a beverage concoc- ton. It was deemed certain that brewing interests would carry test case to the supreme court.
 Besides prohibiting beer with more than one-half per cent. the bill would reduce the amount of wine which physicians might prescrihe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Doctors Testify m
 "Fatty" Arbuckle
 Manslaughter Case
By Associated Press

Snn Francisco, November 1S.- Final selection of the jury and the Introduction of expert medf- cnI testimonies were today's de- yelopmcnts In the mnnslnushter trfnI of Roscoe c. tFatty) Ar buckle in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe. The courtroom was crowded, Tor the first time in three days.
 Doctors SeIby P. Strange, act- ing city autopsy surgeon, and William Ophuls, who conducted both external and internal ex- n,ntnations of Miss Rappe's body, were the first witnesses.
 Dr. Ophuls. asked as to whether Miss Rappe's fntal in- fury might have been caused by sudden immersion in a tub of cold water, said that such an in- jury was possible from such cause.
 Miss Rappe was immersed in . tub of cold water during the party in Arbuckle's hotel rooms at which it is alleged she was fa- tally injured.
 Gavin NcNnb, chief counsel for the defense. suggested that no session he held tomorrow on account of the football game be- tween California and Stanford universities. The court said he desired to proceed tomorrow. Court and counsel left the matter to the jury to decide overnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
INHERITANCE TAX
 AMENDMENT IS
 TAKENOUT OF BILL
Harding Frankly Disappoint- ed" Over Surtax Rate-Sen- ate Plan for Taxing lnSur-
 Companies Accepted
By Associated Press

Washington, November 1S.-The Senate amendment proposing to in- crease the maximum inheritance tax rate from the present 2o per cent on estates valued at S10,000,000 or more to 30 per cent on those of $100,000,- GOO or more was knocked out on the tax revision bill by House and Sen. ate conference. This amendment formed part of the compromise re- vision programme brought forward by. the Senate agricultural bloc and agreed to by republican leaders.
 This was the only one of the re- maining high spots" in the bill on which the conferences came to an agreement today, but the House man agers, in conformity with instruc- tions voted yesterday by the House, accepted the Senate income surtax maximum rate of 50 per cent. At the White House today, it was said that President Harding Twas frankly dis appointed" by the House action on the surtax amendment, and this dis appointment was reflected in other administration and in some congress sional circles.
 Insurance Taxes
 The House managers today accept ed the Senate plan for taxing insur- ance companies. This plan provides that life insurance companies shall pay an income tax on investment in- come at the rate yet to be fixed tor corporations. Mutual insurance com panies other than life would be taxed at the same rate on their net income as computed under existing law, while other insurance companies will pay incorporation tax rate on their incomes according to the forms to be furnished by the tax collector.
 Other agreements reached includ- ed: Struck out the LaFollette amendment requiring taxpayers to list tax free securities held by them.
 Accepted the Senate amendment striking out an original House pro- vision allowing corporations to de- duct from their incomes gifts to charitable . organizations. provided the total did not exceed per cent of the net income of the contribut- ing corporation
 Accepted Senate amendments pro- viding that where banks and corpora tions pay taxes for their stockhold- CTS, they may deduct the amount so paid in making their Income tax re- turns. The stockholders for whom taxes were so paid would not be per- mitted, however, to make a similar deduction in making their returns.
 Ministers Taxes
 Accepted a Senate amendment ex- emptlng from taxation the rental value of dwellings furnished to a minister Of the gospel as part of his compensation.
 Accepted Senate amendment ex- empting receipts by individuals fr m ship owners mutual protection and indemnity associations not organized for profit.
 Chairman Penrose of the Senate managers said the conferees expect ed to finish their work tomorrow, but that the amended bill with the con ference probably could not be made ready for presentation for the House and Senate before late Monday. Final action on the report might be taken by Wednesday evening, Senator Pen rose said but he added that this now looked doubtful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19

Vice Admiral Ballard, in an article published by the Evening
 News, estimates that 1t will re- suit in an ultimate saving of f50,000,00O. Moreover, he says. 1t
 means the abandonment of a de-
 sign embodying the experiences
 of the late war in favor of a de- sign to be adopted decade
 hence. and that it is conceivable
 that the decision may lead to the
 entire disappearance of capital
 ships. He thinks, however. that
 If the armor plate mills are idle
 for a decade 1t will he difficult to restart them, especially as re- gards their personnel
 Save f100.0OO,0OO
 Admiral Sir Percy Scott. who warmly approved of the admiralty announcement. places the saving Il will involve at f100. 100000. He thinks no country will scrap it's sub marines. except possibly the long range ones, because, he says. they are primarily weapons of defense.
 W. l.. Hichens, chairman of the firm of Cammell Laira & Co. Limited, thinks that althougf 1t Is very disagreeable to armament firms. it Is unwise to continue spend' ing money while the outlook faVors He believes that tenn porary allowances to the staffs would solve the employment problem.
 Vice Admiral Mark Kerr is of q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Eight Are Killed
 When Storm Hits
 Arkansas Home
By Associated Press

Menn, Ark, November 1s.-- Eight persons in the home of
 Robert weems wns at Wilkes small town 25 miles south of here, were killed last night when a tornado wrecked the house.
 The dead are, Mrs. Robert weems. her son, Warner Weems. age 2I, and Hawley Felts. broth er-in-law of Mrs. Felts. The body of Miss Verda Weems was found in n patch of woods half a mile from the wrecked house.
 Robert Weems wns at Wilkes when the storm struck and dis covered the fate of his family md home when he went there after the wind subsided. He no- tified neiEhbors and searchers worked nlI night before all of the victims were found. The only other persons known to hnve been hurt in the storm are Mrs. Giles Bruce and her son, who were slightly injured. Damage was not general in the community, the storm seemingly having struck only in the immediate Vi- cinity of the Weems' house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
BIRMINGHAM
Want Soldiers Guarding Farley
 To Abolish Guns
By Associated Press

Washington, November 1s.- Since the arms conference wns called primarily to reduce arma- ment. it was suggested today by some If the lesser dignitaries att te xN thnt 1t might be n good seNNsA 'nve marines and soldiers .aN around all conference Y "aboliSh their guns and yonets.
 Through the entire area from which delegates come and go, marines and soldiers constantly on detail are armed for action Those on guard inside the navy building carry eniy side arms.
 There has not been the least disorder around the meeting place, and the statesmen. here from nlI parts of the world, have been absolutely free from nnnoy- nnoe by the curious. Crowds. of course, have gathered around the Pnn-Americnn building on pIeni- ary session days. and while troopers, heavily armed. have heen on the Job, they have not found it necessary to lower the point of Il bnyonet to mn angle dangerous for anybody in the street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
 WOMAN JURY CONNECTS
By Associated Press

okeechobee, Fla, November 19.-A Jury composed entirely of women re- turned a verdict of guilty today after deliberating 45 minutes over gam hlind case which had resulted in d mistrial when given to male jury here yesterday. 1t was said to be the first time that Florida jury had ever been made up wholly of women. They were selected after all men in the venire had been dismisad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
JURY DISMISSED

Asheville, N. C.. November 1s.- After investigating the Ku klux Klan's activities, illegal traffic in whisky in hotels and other public places and alleged irregularities or some public officials in Asnevllle and the county. the Buncombe coun- tv grand jury was today dismissed by Judge Walter Brock of the su- rf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
CORONER HOLDS COOK

Augusta, Ga, November 1s.-W. II. Cook. Sr.. was arrested this after noon following the verdict or the coroner's jury investigating the death of John Larsen, his son-in-law. the jury holding Cook and his son, Fen Cook, in connection with the homicide. Larsen was killed this morning in the yard of the home of the elder Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
s10o.Ooo GIFT
By Associated prees

Athens, Gas November 1s.-rhs University of Georgia has been noti- fled that gift of Sl00, ooO has been awarded the institution by the gen. eral education board of New York, according to an announcement today by Chancellor Barrow. The gift brings the total of the war memo rial fund a campaign for which closed about week ago to s1.14s.- 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
PLAN ADJOURNMENT
By Associated Presl

Baton Rouge, La, November 1S.- Final business was being disposed of by the extraordinary session of the Louisiana legislature tonight pre- paratory to adjournment of that body at 12:01 a. m. Saturday. The plan was to make a legislative day out of Saturday so as not to invalidate any late bills passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
EMPLOYMENT BETTER
 By Associated Press

Nashville. November 1S.-General employment conditions in Tennessee show marked improvement accord ing to a report just completed by w. of labor. There are still many men out of work in the state, however the report says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Plain Talk Across Farley Table May FoIlow Japan's
 Request for Larger NaUy
American Delegates Will Oppose Any Material Change in Hughes Naval Proposals-Powers Will Express
 Far East Views in Conference Today
By Associated Press

Washington November 1Spans request for increase proportional strength of her lead speedily
 across the council table of the conference. ,N
 The American delegation stands dispute ubbonp terial change forth the emphasized highest authority today reflects tiona
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
English Public Approues
 the Cessation Of All Work
 On Four Large Warships
By Associnted Press

London November 1sTh British admratys ordered of Hood evoked chorus of prominent
 a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
SHIP LOAD OF CLOTHING

Nashville. November l9.--Southern Baptists will attempt to secure a ship load of clothing for suffering Rus sian Baptists within the next few weeks. according to J. F. Love. secre- tary of the foreign mission board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
Ford Confers With HooUer and General Beach OUer
 the Cost Of Muscle Shoals
Weeks Unable to Attend Conference-Has Not Yet Made Up Mind and May Leave Matter for
 Congress to Decide
By Asanciafed Press

Washington November 1SPromp by branch of the the offer of Henry warbui nitrate and projects night after preliminary conference and gover ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
SAYS |. !. P.'S WILL ANSWER PUBLIC ON NEWBERRY AFFAIR
Pomerene Declares He Would Resign if Such Evidence Were Brought Against
 Him
By Associated Press

Washington, November 18.-Dec- laration by Senator Pomerene, dem ocrat of Ohio, that he would resign if evidence such as that submitted Senator Newberry were adduced against him marked further consid- eration by the Senate today of Henry Ford's contest of MT. New berrys seat as senator from Mich igan.
 If l stood here with such evidence against me I would resign from the Senate at once" said Mir. Pomerene.
 Asked by Senator Walsh. demo- crat, Montana. what his action would be if he had violated no laws. the Ohio senator replied: If I were in nocent I'd fight the battle of my life for my rights, I would not remain silent"
 Mir. Pomerene charged that major ity members of the Senate elections committee. presided over by Senator Spencer. republican, Missouri, had blocked all efforts to gather perti- the case. He asserted that if the committee had wished to be fled" 1t would have subpoenaed MT. New berry and also would have attempted to set facts about the Newberry funds in the campaign by calling of ficials of the banks which had New nnr rr.xt
 Not Afraid
 Mir. Spencer denied that MT. New berry was afraid to appear before the committee. On the contrary. MT. Spencer argued. MT. Newberry as well as most of the republican mem bers of the committee regarded the Michigan senator's presence as un- necessary.
 Mir. Pomerene again assailed the campaign expenditures, asserting that MT. Newberry knew all about them and that the senator was re- sponsible for the acts of his agents.
 Yet l suppose" he continued. it is the purpose of the republican ma iority to keep him (Mr. Newberry) here. I know most of them are go- ing to vote to sustain his title to the seat. But I warn them that their decision a S a court in this case is going to be reviewed by the higher court Of public opinion, and it is go- ing to be hard for them to explain their stand"
 Much of the time today was taken up with argument over legal phases of alleged activities of the Newberry campaign committee as brought out in the Senate investigation. Senator Pomerene spoke for nearly five hours. but had not concluded his speech when the Senate recessed un- til 10 o'clock tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
BULLDOGS ID MEET PANTHER ELEVEN N AT R|CKWOOD TODAY
Old Foes of Gridiron Warfare to Meet Again This After noon, Game Begins at
 2::30 O'Clock

Probable Line-ups Pnnthers. Positions. Bulldogs. Ellis ...-......,..+..... Shelton
 Left End. Uhnuy .......,.. .....ss..... AiIoru
 Left Tackle. Hodges .......... ........... Stubbs
 Left Guard. eilding .........,......, Brindley
 Center. Hall .... .................,. Brown
 Right Guard. c. Green ............... R. Lambert
 Right Tackle Bnker .......... ........... Shores
 Right End Miiler .....-.'t .......t ...... Ford
 Quarterback. Gr1fIin .......... ..s..... LnCkey
 Left HaIfback Norton ......,.......... ..,..'.. Gnylord
 Right Halfback. Rogers ....... ..,........,..... Cooper
 FulIback. Time of Enme-2,30 o'clock. Panthers tBirminGh hnm- uthern) to left, in east bIenchers. Bulldogs tHoward) to right, right field bIench- CTS.
 Colors---Pnnthers, Gold and Black. Bulldogs, Crimson and Blue. Referee, Bill Streit tAuburn). Um- rire, Thomas Purdue). Head iines- man Meyers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-19
IRWIN COBB

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-30
Hogs Ease Upward
On Omaha Market.

OMAHA. Neb., Aug. 3O.-United
States Bureau of Markets: Hogs
Receipts. 5000 head; market ruled
slow with most classes quoted II q
15c higher; spots on heavy mixed
kind as much as 25c higher: quality
as whole was common and medium
with not full loads or cnoice lights in
cluded; bulk better grades. $3.50
@S.25; top, 50; bulk packing kind,
S6,50q7.25.
Cattle Receipts, 10000 head; fed
steers, active. strong to 25c higher;
early top fed yearlings. $3.50; west
ern and native grass steers. slow,
opening around steady; cows and hei-
fers, steady to 25c higher; bulls,
steady; veal calves. 25 % soc higher;
stockers and feeders, steady to I5c
lower.
Receipts, $4,000 head,
largest one days run this year aided
buyers in forcing a decline. general
market being quoted soc lower; west
ern lambs sold mostly from S7.75 to
SS.25, with best shes priced at $3.50;
ewes moved slowly $2.50@3; feeding
lambs mostly at spread of Sc a $50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-08-30
neral sheep and lamb range:


Some Issues Lose
Again on Stock Market.
| NEW YORK. Aug. S0.-(A. Ply
Collapse of the securities of the Inter-
borough Rapid Transit company and
related issues in consequence of re-
ceivership proceedings against that
system was the feature of stock mar
ket. Losses of one-half to 5 1-2
points were registered by the shares
and bonds with the parent company.
Manhattan Elevated under guaran-
teed long lease to Interborough, scs-
tanned an extreme decline of nearly
ten points.
Other issues, notably Studebaker,
! Chandler. sugars, feathers and chemi-
Gals, as well as shares of the motion
picture, mail order and textile groups
again suffered from liquidation and
short selling, but leaders sof the oil,
equipment. steel and railway divisions
strengthened.
| Features of the constructive side
were represented mainly by General
Electric, Baldwin Locomotive, trans
continental and granger transporta-
tions and Mexican Petroleum The
latter, however, forfeited more than
half its gain in the realizing move
ment of the last hour. Sales were
100000 shares.
Additional July statements of earn
ings by important railways were mix
ed, but the tendency was toward bet
terment. Western terminals reported
an increase, due chiefly to crop move
ments.
Regardless of the further reduction
of local bank loans, call money on the
exchange maintained at the per
cent rate, although again lending at
4 1-2 per cent outside. Time quota
tions were unchanged. but in freer
supply for the short maturities.
Sterling and all continental ex-
changes were higher. Dutch. Scandi-
navian and Greek bills showing ap-
preciable gains.
Other fractions were adversely af-
fected by the break in Interboroughs.
Liberty issues and similar foreign flo
tations were irregular. Total sales,
par value, sS,S50,O0o.