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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
STATE APPEALS FOR GALLONS IN
 ROY MINER CASE
Defendant Lawyers In Corn field Murder Mystery Urge Against Hanging Upon
 Evidence of Hounds

Meridian, Miss, February 25.--(Spe- cial )-The life or liberty of Roy c. Miner, who has been on trial all this week in the circuit court on an in- dictment charging him with the mur- der of Mrs. Josephine Morris, whose dead body was found in a cornfield on the afternoon of November "A last now rests with the jury, the case having been submitted late tonight following an afternoon and evening of argument by the counsel A verdict is not expected before tomorrow morn ing.
 The closing scenes of the trial, in, which only three witnesses were placed on the stand in rebuttal by the prose- cution and one by the defense in sur rebuttal, and the arguments that fol- lowed until after 10 o'clock tonight, were witnessed by the largest audi ence that has ever assembled In the courthouse. Every available seat and space of standing room being occupied. so intense is the interest in the case.
 The testimony introduced in rebuttal threw but little additional light on the crime and was concluded at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, when the sum ming up of counsel was opened by Tolbert Odom of the local bar and law partner of County Attorney Cliff Mulloy. He was followed by Will Colmer of Pascagoula, brother in law of the defendant, Charles S. Cameron and Judge Marion w. Reilly for the defense, while District Attorney Mar tin Miller closed for the prosecution.
 Each speaker reviewed the evidence in detail, holding the eager attention of the large audience to the end of this arguments. The prosecution held to the theory of murder as the result of iH-feeling between the defendant and the deceased, their cases being made out of circumstantial evidence backed by bloodhounds, while the defense, while District Attorney Mar was no motive for the crime and that bloodhound evidence could not be relied upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26

of the Treasury. also will wield an {, ceptional influence in the matter of the control of federal finances from an execu- tive point of view. As a matter of fact the appointment has been criticised be- cause of this unusual situation.
 THE STRONG MEN"
 But Mir Harding has shown himself su perior te the Penrpse domination in ten dering MT. Hoover the portfolio of com merce, and according to latest adyices re- ceived here Mir. Penrose capitulated and announced that while he does not like MT. Hoover and will not have anything to do with him, he will not stand in the way of MT. Harding since the latter in- sists upon having Hoover in the cabinet.
 In so far as the cabinet is concerned, MT. Hoover apparently has insisted upon having as free and untrammelled a po- sition as Mir. Hughes The latter did not accept the portfolio of state until he came to St. Augustine at the close of last week, and received formal tender Of the position.
 It Is significant in this connection that the two strong men" invited into the Harding cabinet, Messrs. Hughes ana Hoover, both have an international point of view, and believe that the United States should bear the burdens of ths world at last rather than lead a se- cluded and isolated and selfish life. This influence upon the President-elect is cer- tain to be of far-reaching consequence in the next four years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
SEEK TO RESTRAIN
 BELT RAILROAD co,

Petition seeking to restrain the Bir- mingham Belt Railroad company, it's officers. agents and servants from oc- cupyinE or keeping possession of any part of Thirty second street between Firth and Eighth avenues, north. with the exception of the 21 foot strips in the center of the street and from op- erating trains on any tracks other than those in the strip. was filed yesterday In the chancery division of the circuit court by the Birmingham Realty com pany.
 Upon final hearing it was asked that the injunction be made permanent and that the respondents be commanded and required to remove from said Thirty -second street between Fifth and Eighth avenues. north. each of the tracks constructed by 1t on either sids Of the 26-foot strip in center of the street. 4
 The petition alleges that by reason of this construction. orators right Of ingress and egress over the street has been greatly interfered with. and tnc existence of the tracks depreciates the value of the orators property shutting Thirty-sec0nd street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
MEXICAN TRAINS
 STILL OPERATING Strikebreakers Continue Serv- ice When 125, ,000 Railmen
 Go on Strike
BY Associatsd press

Mexico City, February 25.Trains were operated on all railroads today, despite the fact that moro than 125,00o employees went on strike early this morning Strike breakers, recruited from voIun- teers and soldiers who had previous ex- perience, manned trains under military protection and, except in a few cases, schedules were maintained with reason- able regularity.
 Government circles continued optimis- tic this afternoon regarding the outcome, insisting that there were sufficient forces at hand to keep traffic open, although freight shipments probably would be cur- tailed for certain time.
 Travellers arriving in Mexico City from Laredo and Guadalajara reported no dis orders, although rumors of trains being stoned as they passed small stations caused orders to be issued for the clos ing of all windows and the drawing of blinds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
B. Better Looking Take Olive Tablets

Ii your skin is yellow compIexioe pallid- tongue coated appetite poor you havAa bad taste in your mouth 3 lazy, no-good feeling e-you should take Olive Tablets.
 Df. Edwards Olive Tablets "a sub stitute for calogneI- prepared by Dr. Edwards after " years of study
 Dr.Edwardss Olive abletsareapureiy vegetable ouIld mixed witholiveoiI You will know them by their olive color.
 Tohavea clear. pink sldn. bright eyes 10 pimpies a feeling of buoyancy like childhood daysycu must getat thecause
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act or the liver and bowels like cal0mel- l-yej have no dangerous after effects
 They start the pile and overcome constipation. Take one or two and note the pleasing re- suits. Millions of boxes are sold annually at 15c and BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
HARDING AGREES
 ID ACCORD WITH HO0VER'S IDEAS
Food Specialist, Before Ac- cepting Cabinet lob, Puts President-elect Through
 Grill and Is Satisfied
By ROBERT n. SMALL

St. Augustine, Fla. February 25.-- al.)-The negotiations between President-elect Harding and Herbert c. Hoover were unique in the history of the makeup of American cabinets.
 MT. Hoover, in deliberating the ac- ceptance of portfolio in the Harding official family, had asked that he be informed in advance as to just what the Harding policies were to be. Mr. Harding found this not altogether to his liking but the pressure for the appointment of a man of the Hoover stripe in the cabinet was so strong the President elect was willing to stop and consider the right of MT. Hoo yer to ask the question.
 @ MT. Harding admitted the right of man to ask the policies to which he would be committed before accepting appointment. and he also felt that a President elect had right to know the definite views of man about to become d member of the cabinet This has accounted for the numerous tele> phonic conversations between MT. Harding and MT. Hoover. The nego- tiations were not one-sided by any means.
 TALK IT OVER
 Naturally" said Senator Harding in discussing the matter, many consid- erations enter into question of this sort. It is necessary that a President and his cabinet members should be Tn complete accord. MT. Hoover wanted to know a number of things and I, too, wanted to know number of things There are considerations on both sides and it took time to adjust a matter of this sort. l have high regard for MT. Hoover. He is engaged in rome worldwide projects and naturally had to consider these matters. At the same time, it was necessary for chief executive to adjust matters. ard SO We discussed the matter from vari- ous angles"
 As reported in these dispatches sev- eral days ago, Mir. Harding did not be- gin the negotiations with Mir Hoover without some misgivings In the first place. some of his closest friends in the Senate served notice upon him that they did not like the idea of Hoover becoming member of the cabinet. One of these protestants was none other than Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvana. Always powerful fig ure in American politics, MT Penrose has become more so during the past leW weeks, uesplte lhe physical ail- uents which confine him for the great er part of the time to a rolling chair.
 THE PENROSE CLUB It must be remembered in this connec- tion that MT. Penrose as chairman of the finance committee of the Senate of the United States has controlling position ir all legislation affecting the finances of the country. This includes the tariff. as well as the currency. Senator Penrose as sponsor for Andrew w Mellon of Pittsburg, who Is to be the next Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
BIGGEST BATTLE

Cork, February 24.-The MacRoom am buscade resulted in the biggest figh. that has occurred since guerrilla tactics began in Ireland. The attack took place at Coolavoilfig, on the mountainous part of the roaa between MacRoom and Ballyvourney.
 The preparations for the attack were extensive. It is said the road had been mined or obstructed with fallen trees, which compelled the police to dis mount and take cover when the at tack was launched Three hundred. men in the attacking party employed bombs and used rifles from both sides of the road. The fighting lasted from early morning until late in the after noon, the men in the ambuscade party closing in on the police from three sides and compelling them to retreat toward MacRoom. The fight continued until the auxiliaries were in sight of that town.
 Communication with the MacRoom district is difficult and it has been im-. possible to obtain reliable det<ils con corning the fight. The dead and wounded are being taken into Mac Room, where the inhabitants have been ordered to keep indoors It s said there were many casualties on both sides One report says there were. as many as 20 civilian and 30 auxiliary casualties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
VEIER|NAR|ANS|N IN
 ANNUAL CONCLAVE
Dr.. DoWeII of Auburn Makes Principal Address-Wide
 Range Is Covered

Auburn, February 25.--(Special.) )--After a most enjoyable banquet last night and short session today the fourteenth an nual meeting of the Alabama Veterinary Medical association came to close
 Their conference covered period of three days, during which largely tech- nical discussions were heard, but at the same time these discussions have a prac- tical value. The live stock industry or Alabama is indebted to the veterinarians of the state for the eradication of the placing the cattle business on profitable basis, the saving of many hogs from death by cholera through vac cination. the prevention of the spread or many contagious diseases, and at pres ent an organized effort is being put forth for the eradication of tuberculosis among live stock in general
 For great many years it has been customary for this association to meet in Auburn but the meeting just closed was unique in that it was the first op- portunity they have had to hear pr. Spright Dowell, the recently elected president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. All were looking forward 10 hearing him and none was disappointed. Though brief, his address was enthu- siastically received because it was a discussion of practical. vital problems.
 Looking about him, he referred to the dilapidated condition Of the veterinary building. which is in every way made quate for it's needs. He assured his hear CTS that a new veterinary building would be constructed as soon as the necessary funds can be secured. Next to the ruins of the agricultural building, which was destroyed by fire last October, he placed it as the second most needed building on the campus, which means that it will have early consideration.
 Continuing his discussion in his broad minded manner, he expressed his disap- proval of educational jealousies which have existed in the past. and ended with a plea for intelligent broad-minded men in public offices who will put the good of the state above selfish aims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
TWO SEAP[ANES
 FORGED ID LAND Forced Down on Return From Panama Canal, But Be-
 |ieved Safe
By Associated Press

San Diego, Cal, February 2o.-Sea- planes Nos. 10 and 12 of the Pacific air force. which left Balboa Wednesday on the return trip from the Panama canal to San Diego. were forced down be- tween Balboa and Bahia Honda. ac- cording to radio reports received at the naval station on North Islands today. No particulars were given.
 No fears were entertained at the naval air station that the forced land ings had been attended by any serious trouble.
 Number 10 started from this port on the trip south in charge of Lieut.. R. D. Lyon as first pilot, and No. 12 in charge of Lieut.. Rutledge Irvine as first pilot. Lieut.. W. S. Groch of Fl Paso was on No. 10 as section leader. The other planes reached the Gulf of Nicoya from Bahia Honda this morn ing. completing the second leg of the s.O00-mile trip up the coast, The next leg is from Nicoya to the Gulf of Fonseca. The squadron is expected there March Il B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
WILLIAMS CALLS 0RLQWER PRICE
By Associated Press


 Washington, February 25.-Declaring steel and iron products prices "are ex- cessive and unjustifable,' Comptroller of the Currency Williams has urged the United States Steel corporation in letter to it's chairman. Ebert H. Gary. to reduce the prices of~the com modities it produces.
 CUTS NOT CONSIDERED
 New TorE, February 25.-Exports and international conditions were the chief topics of discussion at regular meeting of the American Iron and Steel institute here today, it was an nounced by Ebert H. Gary chairman of the United States Steel corporation. Cuts in steel prices, which 1t was rumored might be announced after the meeting, were not considered, he stated.
 T can merely reiterate what 1 have said before," said MT. Gary. We have no present intention of reducing wages and the subject of lowering steel prices has not been considered.'
 The main business of thu, conference. it was learned, was the discussion of plans for an international conference of iron and steel makers. similar conference was held few years ago, and 1t is now proposed to hold another either the coming summer or in the summer of 1922.
 Asked if there had been any discus- sion of price cutting. MT. Gary replied:
 No, except in more or less casual manner. comments were made concern ing some prices which were rumored to have been made. There was no eff fort whatever to change the existing situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
RED FLAG RAISED
By Assoelated Press


 Paris, Februaiy zb.-'Ihe first attempt to sovietise large plant in France, when the red flag was raised today over a big electrical works under construc- tion at Genvilleres. ended in dismal fail ure, according to the police and military authorities. On the other hand the lead CTS of the communists claim that 1t was complete success, The police and mil itary draw their conclusions from tn, fact that not single man Is at work on the plant. while the leaders in ths soviet movement point out that the red flag Is flying over the building as T, token of victory.
 The trouble had it's origin when the workmen refused to quit the piacc in spite of 2 lockout declared by the com- psny which had reduced wages because the empioyes had slackened up In their work. Louis Loucheour, the minister os liberated regions Is Interested in the company. U K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
 ALLIES WILL PAY ALL U. s. DEBTS, DECLARES LAMONT Says Rum0rS of Secret Under standings at Peace Confer ence in Paris Utterly
 Unfounded
By Associated Press

N-.,.S~SA--<~N@
 Philadelphia. February 25.-All the allies will play their war debts to the United States Thomas w. Lamont. partner in J. F. Morgan & Co.,. who was one of the United States treasury representatives on the American commission to negotiate peace, declared tonight before the Phila- delphia Public Ledger forum of the peace conference.
 T note constant reference to some alleged secret understandings arrived at in Paris, said the financier, between President Wilson and his advisors on ona hand and the French and British repre- sentatives on the other, to the effect that allied indebtedness to the United States should, in whole or in part, be cancelled or forgiven.
 There ain't no such thing. From start to finish of the peace conference President Wilson and his advisors, with out exception. opposed vigorously and finally any such suggestion or proposi- ton of cancellation"
 Mir Lamont told how General Smuts finally convinced President Wilson that pensions should be included in the rep arations bill. Some of the experts, he said, gathered in the Presidents library and explained to him that they couldn't find single lawyer in the American delegation who would give an opinion in favor of including pensions. and that all logic was against it.
 WILSON SAID DAMN!
 'Logic-logic, MT. Lamont said the President exclaimed. T don't give a damn for logic. I am going to include pensions
 There was not one of us in the room whose heart did not beat with like feeling." said Mrs Lamont. fI am going to take this opportunity" he continued, ito say a word in general as to President Wilson's attitude at the peace conference.
 He is accused of having been unwill- ing to consult his colleague. 1 never saw a man more ready and anxious to con suit than he. He has been accused Of having been desirous to gain credit for himself and to ignore others. I never saw man more considerate of those of his coadjutCrs who were working imme- diately under him, nor man more ready to give them credit with the other chiefs of state.
 President Wilson undoubtedly had his disabilities. If it came to horse trade, Lloyd George could undoubtedly have 'outjockeyed him; but 1t seldom reached such a situation, because President Will son, by his manifest sincerity and open candor, always saying precisely what he thought. would early disarm his oppo- nents in argument.
 President Wilson did not have a well- organized secretarial staff. He did far too much of the work himself. In exe- cution we all have a blind spot in some part of our eye. President Wilson's was his inability to use men; an inability, mind you, not a refusal. On the con trary, when any of us volunteered or insisted upon taking the responsibility off his shoulders he was delighted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
HOUSE
STRAND SERVICES

The Rev. Roy c. Hershey, pastor of the Woodlawn~ Presbyterian church. win be the speaker tomorrow after noon at the Strand theatre. address ing the usual Sunday afternoon gath ering of mon. hold under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation. ''Sin" has been selected by Dr. Hershey as his subject.
 The West End male quartet will pre- gent the musical programme for the evening. consisting of several songs. The Y. M. c. A. Invites all men of the city to attend this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
TROOPS LEAVE CITY
 FOR HOME STATIONS

All Alabama national guard troops have left Birmingham, and will be de- mobilized at their respective home sta tions by noon today. The last com panies left last night. according to in formation from brigade headquartei g., 1106 Eleventh avenue, south.
 All persons holding bills or claims against the guard which are still pend- ing are requested to call at headquar- ters so that prompt settlement may be effected. The troops report that conditions are in good shape in the field, and that the district is com quiet at the present time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
Stomach
 on Strike
 20 Years
Eatos1lC SeffIod III

l" Ea&onie b wonderful,v says 0, w. Burton. 1T had bean . oulIerer from stomaoh\ trouble fos. 20 yeaxs and now am well. .
 Eatonic eets right after the oauoe of stomach troobles by taking up and cattying ont tho acidity and Sasss and of oourse, when the cause b ro- moved, the suflerer gets vel. II you have souFness. bslohing, indigestion. food ropoating or any othee Gtomach troublo, take Eatonic tablots after each meal and find relief. Dig box eosts only tride with yoQs 0sus. Gise's guasantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
CASUALTIES DECREASE

Dublin, February 25-The casualties to the crown forces during the week ending February 19 was the lowest re : corded of any week thus far this, year, only two being killed and nine wounded, says an official review is- sued today.
 The review records 10 ambushes, of which three were on trains. A feature of the ambushes was the absence of casualties to the forces of the crown and the serious casualty inflicted on the attacking parties. Four attacks were made on occupied barracks, there was one assassonation and one al : tempted assassination.
 Sim Feiners the review says, mur- dered seven persons suspected of giv- ing information to the authorities. There were 47 raids on the mails. Sev- enty-one arrests were made for. out rages and political offenses and there were 4S trials and courtmartials of civilians. mostly for having arms and seditious literature in their possession Of these 34 were convicted and nine acquitted. Ninetythree persons were interned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
FLORlDIAN KILLED
Meets Death as He Stumbles and Gun
 Fires Accidentally

Dothan, February S.-(special.) )-Homer Flowers, prominent livestock man of Malone, Fla, was killed Thursday aft ernoon about 2 o'clock while out bird hunting two miles from Malone.
 MT. Flowers stumbled and fell, his gun going off and the load striking him just below the heart. He died while being taken to hospital here. Mir. Flowers was about 50 years of age, and his wife and two grown children sur vive He was 2 brother to w w. FloW-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26

sion, and was sentenced to one ye@< in prison.
 charge of possessing stditious lit- erature was not pressed against him. owing to the discovery that the sus- pected documents were Hebrew yer sioons of the Psalms and not Gaelic publications as at first supposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
WILSON WILL BE ASKED
 TO ATTEND DEDICATION

MontgOmnry, February 25.-Pres- ldent Woodrow Wilson will be in- vited to take n leading part in the dedication of the first white house of the confedcracy June 2 This announcement was made today by Mrs. ChappeIl Cory of Birming ham, regent of the first White House as- socintion, and chairman of the c0m- mfttee on rearrangements for the dedication, which will formally open the building as a shrine of the confederacy on the permanent site near the capitol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
CHAMP CLARK WORSE
Former Speaker Suffering From Com
 binatiOn of Ills.
By Associated Press

Washington. t'eDruary 29.-Phy ysicians reported tonight that the condition ot Representative Champ Clark. who VIII be al years old on March ', had sud- denly taken turn for the worse.
 The former speaker has been ill for several days and his son. Bennett Clark of St. Louis, was called to his bedside here tonight, and his daughter, Mrs. James H. Thompson of New Orleans. also came to Washington today to be near her father. Physicians said he was suffering from combination of ills resulting from a cold and rheumatism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
Patients Improving

Anniston, February 25.-tSpecial)- Hazel Haralson, 12-year-old daughter of F. B. HAralson, circulation manager of the Birmingham Advance. is recovering from recent pneumonia attack Little John Bennett Haralson. who underwent an operation several days ago. also is irr proving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-26
W. F. Stephenson Dies

The body of W. F. Stephenson, age S4, Confederate veteran. who died late last night at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. A. A Danforth, 732 Twentieth street, west will be sent to Huffman Ala. tomorrSw for Nurial by Lige Loy.