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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
PERR0TT WILL COME
 TO BIRMINGHAM SOON
 TO STUDY PROPERTIES

Washington, August 11.--(SpeciaI ) |G St J. Perrott, associate physical chemist of the United States bu- reau of mines experiment station, Pittsburg. Pa. is to be sent to Bir- mingham to study the physical prop critics of coke in relation to it's pro- duction and use in the blast furnace Blast furnace operators declare that there is a decided lack of knowledge regarding the physical and chemi- cal properties of coke in producing iron ore. In the stress of war time they found it necessary to use al- most anything in the way of coke material that was offered, and 1t is said they found they could use ma terials that before seemed impossible.
 It is believed. therefore. that the investigation proposed offers very fertile field for the obtaining of very interesting information. Conditions are very favorable for the conduct ing of these investigations at the Tuscaloosa experiment station of the bureau of mines, where there are quite number of small blast fur mace plants and by-product plants many of which arme ready to carry on investigatino work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
 STATE TO FIGHT TWO IMPORTANT CASES

Montgomery. August 11.--(Special) For the purpose of representing the state in the hearing of two cases which are of the greatest importance, Assistant Attorney General Hugh H. White left Thursday evening for Troy.
 Both of the cases in question which will be heard before Judge A. B. Fos- ter are an outgrowth of the recent theft of the Coffee county tax rec ords from the courthouse at Elba. The first matter represents an ac tion filed by w. F. Clark of Coffee county, seeking to prevent the board of revenue of that county from pay ing part of the expenses incurred by the state in compiling new tax rec ords to take the place of those which mysteriously disappeared several months ago.
 w. M. Bailey, also of Coffee conn ty, seeks in the second petition 10 en- join the county tax assessor, adjuster and collector from collecting any taxes from citizens of Coffee county until the new tax records compiled by the state for Coffee county have been validated by the courts. The law firm of Sanders and Brusson of Elba will represent Coffee county cf- ficialS in both cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
FlGID ECONOMY IS
 ABSOLUTELY VITAL,
 IS MELLON WARNING
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were described as unnecessary bur dens growing out of the war, includ- ing payments to the railroads.
 Representative Byrnes of South Carolina, democratic member of the appropriations committee, in opening the debate said that Representative Mondell of Wyoming, the republican leader, in his claim of savings had made Director of the Budget Dawes "a piker In the economic game" He added that the republicans pre- tended economy was only d smoke screen" to deceive the people and they knew that as the end of the fls- cal year approached they would have to borrow money to meet expendi- tures
 Their hope is,'' he declared "thct the people will not know it un..l after the next slection. In the mean- time and in between time they will make false claims in saving of ex- penditures in the effort to fool the people"
 Chairman F'ordney. in a vigorous reply. said the democrats ha~ fooled the people for eight years until fin ally turned out of office and that the republicans were going to fool them by cutting off $600000, 900 of their taxes.
 Majority members of the ways and means committee considering the tax bill held only one session today This was given over largely to a discus sion of changes in adminstratlv features of the existing law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS ny EsTEI.LE RETHEA HALR
ENTERTAINING PLAYLET
 AT LOEW's BIJOU

Two dancers of the fancy dance type open the bill at boew's for the last half with poses that introduce the dancing part of the act. They are man and woman, and ale well trained in their special une and danced lightly into favor
 Two pretti'y dressed Gir.s had the second spot i'm musical num- ber The gir's are ta,eLtt1 enough but they haven't gotten up a pro- gramme with enough pep" in il for vaudeville audiences, which was possibly responsible, more than a lack Of talent for regrettable hiss ing and clappng right in the middle of a song.
 The audience laughed at nearly every crook of isaosl Miller's fin ger. She doesn't look like she is go- ing to be especially futny, but she proves d surprise. Miss Miller with two good supporting actors. presents witty rural playlet.
 George Heather is what they like, whatever that is. He was very popular with the Thursday audiences with his jokes and songs and an ex- ceptionally fine yodeling song.
 A trio of gymnasts in Tuxedos proved good in their line. They are followed by the picture attraction, The Higgest Bidder with Madge Kennedy. which with news is also shown before the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
TYSON SAYS FORD
 WILL NEVER GET
 MUSCLE SHOALS
Powers That Be at Washing ton Will Not Let Him Have It, He Tells Large
 Gathering

Montgomery, August 11.-tspecial) Henry Ford will not obtain the lease on Muscle Shoals because "the powers that be at Washington will not let him have It. This declaration was made to about 5000 farmers and other citizens of Crenshaw county assembled at Brantley Thursday by Judge John R. Tyson, congressman [ fro mthe Second district Judge Ty- son, said those in power at Washing Ion were determined to keep the pant out of the hands of the Detroit manufacturer. The assertion was made in the course of an address by Judge W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa candidate for governor. Judge Bran con had just referred to the bid of Ford for the plant and, turning to Judge Tyson. expressed the hope that definite action would be taken with out delay. T am glad you men, toned that" said Judge Tyson as he arose from his seat on the platform Henry Ford will not get Muscle Shoals because the powers that be mt Washington will not let him have it."
 Judge Tyson had just arrived from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
ENOUGH POISON
 TO KILL 1000
 FOUND IN COW
By Associated Press

Houston, Tex. August 11.-Poison sufficient to kill 1000 persons has been found in the paunch of COW that died of disease that is killing cattle by the thousands in this sec ton. it was announced today.
 Dr. A. T. Kipsley of Kansas City. a veterinarian who has been here a month Investigating the disease, told the county commissioners court that the poison, aconite, is not found in any plant growing on the ranges os south Texas.
 Causes and cures for the disease, known locally as the back and loin disease, which killed 10000 cattle in Harris county last year and appears to be increasing, have not been found by a large corps of investigators who have been at work for some time. It is believed there is grave danger to human health should any unscrupu- lous cattle raiser market the meat of any animal suffering from the mafady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
Bride Had Not Heard

This is Ruth. I am married to a Catholic boy"
 This is the message that came pulsating over the telephone into the home Of Mrs. Stephenson. wife of the minister. who shot Father Coyle last night.
 The message came through at S;SO o'clock while Mrs Stephen son was at the sheriffs office where she had gone hoping to trace her daughter.
 Not being able to speak to her mother, Miss Stephenson gave the message to MT. Campbell, nephew of Mrs. Stephenson.
 am in Bessemer," she said T will be home very soon"
 But she did not say when. :.
 This was the second message that had been received from Miss Stephenson since her disappear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12

manity the use of new agencies of warfare may be suitably controlled.
 1t is. however, quite clear that there can be no final assurance ot the peace of the world in the absence of the desire for peace, and the pros pect of reduced armaments is not hopeful one unless this desire finds expression in a practical effort to remove causes of misunderstanding and seek ground for agreement as to principles and their application. It is the earnest wish of this gov ernment that through an interchange of views with the facilities afforded by conference, it may be possible to find solution Of Pacific and far eastern problems of unquestioned im- portance at this time, that is, such common understandings with respect to matters which have been and are of international concern as may serve 10 promote enduring friendship among our peoples.
 Ut is not the purpose of this gov ernment to attempt to define the scope of the discussioT in relation to the Pacific and far east, but rather to leave this to be the subject Of suggestions to be exchanged before the meeting of the conference in the expectation that the spirit Of friend ship and a cordial appreciation of the Importance of the elimination of sources of controversy, will govern the final decision.
 Accordingly. in pursuance of the proposal which has been made, and in the light of the gracious indica- tion of it's acceptance, the President invites the government of Great Bri- tain 10 participate in conference on the subject of limitation of arma- ment, in connection with which Pa cific and far eastern questions will also be discussed. to be held in Wash ington on the Eleventh day of No vember, 1921"
 The note to China was in the same language except that the detailed discussion of the burdens of arma- ment was omitted and the following was substituted as the concluding paragraphs
 Accordingly, in pursuance of the proposal which has been made and in the light of the gracious indication Of it's acceptance, the President in- vites the government of the republic Of China to participate in the discus sion of Pacific and far eastern oues- tons in connection with the con ference on the subject of limitation of armaments, to be held in Wash . ington on the eleventh day of No- ven1ber, 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
4 GREAT POWERS
 FORMALLY ASKED
 TO JOIN MEETING
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tContinuc0 From HaEe Ones)
 other powers, but particular atten- tion was attracted by the suggestion that a solution of the far eastern situation should include a common understanding with respect to mat ters of international concern State department officials would not n- terpret the text of the note, but the general assumption here was that under this definition a way would be found to discuss such questions as Yap and Shantung, which have been" of international concern, but which Japan now is inclined to re- gard as closed incidents
 Confident of Agreement
 From the start, the American gov ernment has held that such subjects ought not to be excluded from an honest effort to reach an adjustm ant in the far east Japan. on the other hand, carried her insistence 10 the point of declaring in her informal acceptance of a place in the confer ence that she did not expect to dis> cuss subjects or situations which could be regarded as accomplished facts" Whether such a qualification will be repeated in the formal accept ance of the Tokio government is a subject of conjecture, but officials here are confident of a satisfactory agreement on that subject before the conference assemblies, November II.
 Aside from the hint that naval arni- aments would logically come first in the considerations of the conference, the formal invitation makes only one suggestion as to the subject matter of the disarmament discus I, I 1ot tae fc new agencies of warfare, control of which the note holds to be advi sable in the interest of humanity Under this heading, 1t is expected special attention will be given to the dis semination of disease germs.
 Number Not Suggested
 The number of delegates to be sent by each nation is not suggested by the note, administration officials hay Ing found it impossible to obtain the opinion of the powers on that subject before the communications was dis patched. Informal negotiations re- garding the size of delegations are proceeding with indications pointing to an agreement that each nation shall have five seats in the confer ence with the privilege of substitut- in.s in any of the five places what ever peFsohhei Hiay pc oosii0u iioni time to time to cope with specific subjects. A similar arrangement ob- tained at the peace conference at Versailles.
 While the official invitations were on the cables, President Harding turned his attention to a survey of sentiment in the Senate, which has a Joint responsibility with the execu- tive in foreign relations. He sum moned to the White House, Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, author of the resolution requesting the calling of disarmament conference and in a conference of more than an hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
Mrs. Obenchain and
 Burch Indicted for
 Murder of Kennedy
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, Cal, August 1I.- Mrs. AIadnIynne Obenchain of Los Angeles and Arthur c. Burch of Eyantston, Ill.,, former students at Northwestern university, were indicted late today for the mur- der of John Belton Kennedy.
 Mrs. Obenchnin, who was with Kennedy Friday night when he received the shotgun charge that tore away the back of his head, had been held as a mater iaI witness. Burch was arrested at Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday while returning home from Los Angeles. He had come here in response to n request by Mrs. Obenchain.
 The indictments were returned before Judge Sidney Reeves, of the superior court who had been requested by the grand jury to remain at the hall of records to receive report after his usual court hours. Judge Reeves re- ,nanded the prisoners 10 the cOun- ty jaI to he arraigned Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12

went over foreign problems general 1y as they are likely 10 affect the attitude of the American represen- tatives in the conference.
 One subject understood to have re- ceived special attention at the con- ference was the proposal for free tolls for American coastwise ships at the Panama canal. President Harding is said to have expressed no objection to the Idaho senator's proposal to press his bill for such a provision. but at the same time is understood to have given it as his opinion that on the subject should be carried for ward without interruption.
 Wants open Diplomacy
 Senator Borah is said also to have urged the President to avoid any ap- pearance of secret diplomacy in con- nection with the disarmament con ference. Administration officials have held, hDweve4 that although public opinion musl be brought be- bind the work of the assembled del egates to assure their success, the question of public or open sessions IS one that only the conference itself can decide,
 The text of the official invitations to Great Britain and China were made public late today at the state department. That to Great Britain which was identic with the notes seEi to France, Italy and Japan except for insertion of the respective names of the powers addressed. follows
 Text of Invitation
 The text of the invitation is as follows
 "The President is deeply gratified at the cordial response to his sug- gestion that there should be q con ference on the subject of limitation of armament, in connection with which Pacific and far eastern ques- ton should also be discussed.
 Productive labor Is staggering un- der an economic burden too heavy to be borne unless the present vast pub lie expenditures are greatly reduced, It is idle to look for stability, or the assurance of social justice, or the security of peace, while wasteful and unproductive outlays deprive effort of it's just reward and defeat the req sonable expectation of progress. The enormous disbursements in the rival ries Of armaments manifestly consti ute the greater part of the encum- berance upon enterprise and national prosperity; and avoidable or extrava- gant expense or thls nature IS not only without economic justification but is a constant menace to the peace of, the world rather than an assur- ance of it's preservation. Yet there would seem to be no ground to ex- pect the halting of these increasing outlays unless the powers most large ly concerned find satisfactory basis for an agreement to effect the1r nm itation. The time is believed to bo opportune for these powers to ap- proach this subject directly and in conference; and while in the discus sion of limitation of armament the question of naval ornaments may naturally have first place, 1t has been thought best not to exclude questions pertaining to other arma- ment to the end that all practicable measures of relief may have appro- priate consideration. It may also be found advisable to formulate propos als by which in the interest of hu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
MURDER FORMALLY CHARGED
 By Associated Press

Memphis, August 11.-T. T. Harris and Jesse and Orville Jones, the lat ter brothers, who, with dozen or more suspects were taken to police headquarters for questioning last night and today, were formally charged with murder tonight, in con nection with the killing of Polk lG, Carraway, a patrolman, and Howard l.. Gamble special officer. shot to death by bandits who attempted to rob an employe of the Ford Motor company here yesterday of a bag containing $S,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12

ance from the store where she worked. The first message was telephoned to one of the girls in the store. She said practically the same thing--but told the girl she had not given up her posi- ton, but would be back to go to work.
 Another grief stricken member of the family Is the sister of Mir. Stephenson, Mrs. A. A. Danforth, who lives at 732 West Twentieth street.
 Tt doesn't seem possible such a thing can be. Isn't 1t just ter rible2" she cried. They have had so much worry over Ruth's at traction toward the Catholic church that I presume my poor brother just didn't think of what he was doing.
 "oh, I pray it will all turn out right"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
ESCAPES CAPTURED
Convict Grabs Officers Gun and
 Fires Without Effect
By Associated Presa

Hartman, Tenn, August 1I.--John Henry and Frank Jackson. escaped convicts from the Brushy Mountain prison. were recaptured near nere today by Chief of Police w. w. Rob- erts and Deputy Will Collins. but after being taken into custody, lack son grabbed Collins revolver, fired six shots at Roberts and the prison CTS then made another dash for lib- terty.
 fleeing negroes and after a chase of three hours they were 'again taken. None of the shots fired found mark.
 After the negroes were locked Up 1 in the Harriman Jail wild rumor lthat Chief Roberts had been shot created great excitement. The pris- oners were both serving long terms for murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
"A TALE OF TWO WORLDs.-
 THRILLING RIAI4TO PICTURE

Gouverneur Morris has written a rousins tale of the Boxer rebellion culminating in a tremendous drama in san Francisco's Chinatown in "A Tale of Two Worlds, which is being shown at the Rialto Mir. Morris celebrated novelist, constructed the story directly for the screen after studying picture technique and pos ssibilties for months at the Goldwyn studios I.eatrice Joy, J, Frank Giendon and Wallace Beery head the great cast.
 Oriental guile and dupicity againsi a background of the Chinese quar- ter in an American city are worked into thrilling, exotically pictur- esque and powerful story of the emo- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
Father Coyle's Life Story

member of the syrian Young Mems
 society of Birmingham and vario ous Italian societies. He was chaplain
 of the Knights of Columbus and of
 the Ancient Order of Hiberniaus. He
 was member of the Drama league,
 the Birmingham Country club and the Roebuck club. He was editor of the Catholic Monthly, and had con- tributed verse and prose to num-
 Der of Catholic publications.
 Father Coyle was devoted to he
 cause of Ireland, and a great be- liever in the Irish republic. He had returned from visit to relatives in
 that country only a few months ago, and while there had studied the Irish question at first hand His opinions were set forth in an article in Jhe
 Age Herald of last Thursday Father Coyle had hundreds of friends in Birmingham among all denominations and classes of people
 He was interested in all public and civic matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12

Washington where he is attending the first session of Congress since he was named to represent the Mont somery district. In his address which preceded his declaration regarding Muscle Shoals, he insisted that one of the greatest problems facing Con- gress is the readiustment of freight rates. He said business cannot con tinue with the present staggering rates and that the time has come when radical changes must be made He expressed the opinion that the railroads are attempting to throw their property into the hands Of the federal government and he declared that he would not vote to put the railroads under government control because it has been demonstrated they will not be efficiently operated and because he does not desire his wife and the wives of other south erners to sit beside negroes in the passenger coaches.
 Brandon Speaks
 Judge w. w. Brandon, candidate for governor, and Senator Charles S. Mcdowell, candidate for lieutenant governor. also delivered addresses in which they expressed the opinion thar the chief issue in Alabama is taxa ton. Both pledged themselves, if elected, to see that. taxes are cut Judge Brandon, said theN''bol weevils in the capitol nows known as tax agents have almost confiscated the Alabama home" while Senator Me Dowell declared that it is his inten- ton to appoint the finance and taxa tion committee of the senate if elected and that the legislature will split your taxes half in two"
 A great barbecue was served in the streets of Brantlcy in celebration Of farmers day which is an annuaHevent after crops of Crenshaw county are laid by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
NORMA TALMADGE NEXT.
 WEEK AT THE ALCAZAR

One of Norma Talmadge's most brilliant and emotional roles was taken in "The Moth" picture to be shown next week at the AL cazar The title suggests the story. A young wife is like the moth blind- ed by the glare of brilliance of <ne social candle. The picture is de- scribed as an absorbing drama of social life that ends with a thrill. It Is said to be superbly acted by 8 cast of very capable players. i'm cluding Eugene O'Brien.
 There is promised in "The Moth" to be note of beauty tnd elegance. The picture deals with society subject and the settings and cos tunes are in accordance with the life depicted. "The Moth" is called picture rich in%settings and rich in drama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
Gussn1an q Porto Rican

Pedro Gussman. 30, SIS Twenty second street, north, came to Bir- mingham about 10 years ago from Porto Rico, where he was born. He had been going with the girl about three or four years. It is understood they wished to marry two years ago, but the wedding was deferred be- cause of the girls age. When she became IS, a short time ago, they decided to get married.
 Gussman is a paperhanger, be- longing to a local union Members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12
PRIEST SHOT THROUGH HEAD ON PORCH OF HIS
 THIRD AVENUE HOME

(Continued From Page One) she and Miss Coyle ran out and called for help.
 Worked in City
 Miss Ruth Stephenson. whose mar riage to a Catholic, Pedro Gussman, is said to be the direct cause for the Killing of Father Coyle, according to the statement made by Stephenson to county officers when he gave himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-12

of the organization speak of him al being quiet steady man. They de clared the religious side of the ques ton was the reason for the trouble which had been breaking out fo several years between the family O the girl and Gussman.
 Gussman has no relatives in Bir mingham. He moved to his presen home last Saturday, according to c K. Evans, who owns the roomint house at 51S Twenty y-second street north