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The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MINING BROKER IS ACCUSED OF
 CROOKEDNESS

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22.-Don c Aldridge. mining broker and member of the San Francisco Mining Elk change. has been deprived of his license as a broker by F. C. Bel lows. of the State Corporation Com m'rsion. following charges of ob- jectionable practices in connection with the marketing of Silver Mill mining stock of Nevada. Aldridge> is alleged to have made a profit of ap- proximateIy s102, O0O from the sale of s271 00 in Silver Mill's stock. Com pIainant was a widow who said she lost s2.20O, her entire savings through buying stock under the rep resentations of Aldridge.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
ARE FIGHTING OVER
 VALUABLE ESTATE

ST PAIL. Dec. 22 Louis Hill chairman of the Great Northern rail- way. has petitioned the probate court foS his appointment as admins trator of the estate of his mother, Mrs. James J Hill. Previously other heirs had petit.oned that the North western Trust Company be named administrator. thus developing some differences among the heirs over the disposal of an estate valued at s16,- 900 900.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
EDITOR STANDS PAT;
 DRAWS SMALL FINE

SALT LAKE. Dec. 22.-K. E. Tor rane. editor of the Grand American Falls Press. of American Falls. Idaho, was fined $10 for contempt of court for refusing to divulge the source of information relating to a published interview with the most prominent bootlegger in the city" The inter view described where and how boot leg liquor is made.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
AWARD DAMAGE
 TO CHILDREN DEATH FATHER

BUFFALO. Dc. 22. A Federal court jury awarded David and Patrick Doherty. aged 4 and 6 years, 5000 against the director of government railroads for the death of their :ath- CT. Patrick Doherty. who was killed in the wreck of q passenger train at South Bryon. January 2, 1919. Last April the boys were awarded dam ages of $2S.O00 for the death of their mother in the same accident. The complaint had demanded $1,000,000 for the death of Doherty. contending he was earning s3O,OO0 year.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
SAYS JAPAN IS PLEASED

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec, g. - Ko- tario Mockizuh. member of the Jap nnese diet and leader of the opposi- ton party. said Japan would be
 pleased with the results of the con ference. He said he personally fav- ored complete disarmament and urged a full exchange of views be- tween the United States and Japan.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
BRILLIANT EDITOR ANSWERS THE CALL OF DEATH
PROHIBITION OFFICERS CHARGED WITH MURDER
 OF TAXICAB DRIVER

AUSTIN, Tex. Dec. 22.-A mur- der charge has been filed against B. H. Wiles. Federal prohibition agent, E. l.. Young, chief of detec- tives. J. L. O'Neill. patrolman, and W. F. Mayberry, former Texas rang CT. In connection with the killing of Peeler Clayton, a taxicab driver last week
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
STEAMER CAMNERIDGE
 GROUNDED IN A GALE

BALTIMORE. Dec. 22.-The steam CT Camneridge. with large num- Der of passengers. was blown aground in heavy gale near Clair borne, Maryland. on Chesapeake bay. The steamer Harrington, which is standing by. is unable to take off the passengers on account of the high seas.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
KILLS TWO SONS CUTS WIFE AND DAUGHTER
 AND THEN SUICIDES

MOUNT CLEMONS, Mich, Dec. 22 Returning home after an absence of fourteen month, Harold Lide, aged 30, killed his two sons with a razor, slashed his wife and daughter and then took his own life. The tragedy followed the failure to effect a recon ciliation with his divorced wife.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
DANGER LuRks AROUND SUBS

WASHINGTON. Dec. g. - Some American officials express doubt whether the conference could agree on the submarine question. pointing out that such an agreement would not bind non-conferenCe nations.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
Co., Henry WdttersOn, Dean
 Of AU Newspaper Men, Has
 Passed to Hts Final ReUdrd

JACKSONVILLE. Dec. 22-Colonel Henry Watterson. better known as one of the last surviving members of the old school of Journalism, and as "Marse Henry" died at a hotel here. Death came peacefully. he retaining consciousness almost to the end and conversing the last half hour with bis wife. son and daughter. He contracted a slight cold Tuesday and suffered an acute bronchial attack yesterday. The immediate cause of death was heart trouble, superin- duced by congestion of the lungs.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
PLUCKY GIRL LEADS
 POSSE AFTER BANDITS

FLORA. Ill, Dec. 22.-Miss Mildred Kelly, bookkeeper at the State Bank of Tuka, which was robbed of more than $500 yesterday, led a posse pursuing the five bandits. The girl carried a revolver and the search after continuing all night was given up this afternoon.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
FORGER WAS FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY

OAKLAND. Dec. 22.-Arthur Bull lock, in jail here charged with passing a fictitious check, admitted, according to the police. his true name is Edgar II. Larsen and that he was formerly district attorney of Piute county, Utah.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
JAPAN OPPOSING DISCUSSION OF
 1915 TREATY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. Japan will formally oppose any discussion of the validity of the twenty-one de- mand treaty of 1915. If China brings the matter up at tomorrow's meet. ing of the Far Eastern conference as expected and announced ip respons- ible Japanese circles.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MRS OBENCHAIN WILL
 TESTIFY FOR BURCH

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 22.-Mady- liene Obenchan, who was indicted jointly with Arthur Burch for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy will be called to testify in the defense of Burch. who is now being tried.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MAY TAX BEER RAISE BONUS
 FOR SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-Chair- man Fordney. of the Ways and Means committee, announced the feasibility of raising soldier bonus by a tax on beer and light wines. which would be considered after the Christmas recess
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MOROCCANS FLEEING
 FROM SPANISH FIRE

MADRID. Dec. 22.-The Spaniards are fighting the Moors in the Moroc- can occupied towns along the rail- road toward NKert, the Moroccans started evacuating twenty minutes after firing commenced.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
DR. V0N JAG0N DRAWS
 FIVE YEARS IN PRISON

LEIPZIG, Dec. %. - pr. l.. Von Iagon, former Berlin police commits sioner. has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for the part he played in the Rapp revolution last year.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
WAITING TO HEAR FROM TOKYO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The Jap anese delegates described the ending of the Chinese discussions as tem- porary adjourned, rather than break in the entire situation which has been referred to Tokio.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
EXPLOSION OF LIGHT ,
 PLANT WAS FATAL

ST. PETER. Mtnn. Dec. 22.-Two were killed and two injured when a carbide light plant exploded at the home of Henry A. Nitzke, in Granby township, seventeen miles west of here.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MARSHAL F0CH GIVEN
 HOUSING WOLC0ME

PARIS, Dec. 22.-Marshal Foch re- ceiyed a typical American welcome when he returned after a visit to the United States. Practically the entire membership of the Paris Post of the American Legion greeted him with ,heers.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
GOVERNMENT HEADS
 TO DISCUSS ECONOMY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-President Harding has directed that a general meeting of the business organizations of the government be held the latter part of January to discuss adminis- trative economy.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR
 SWINDLED INVESTORS

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-More than i0,. GO people who invested with Charles Ponzi will receive ten per cent Of their original Investments for Christ mas. 1t is announced by the trustees who are in charge of the liquidation of the financial wizards affairs.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
SLAYER OF PORTLAND
 MAN IS GIVEN LIFE

PORTLAND. Dec. 22.-Joe Hell was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life i'm prisonment for killing W. c. Powers, n pool room proprietor, on October 2S.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
NEW VICE GOVERNOR
 GENERAL PHILIPPINES

WASHINGTON. Dec 22.-Secretary of War Weeks has announced the appointment of Eugene Allan Gil- more. professor of lay at tho Uni versity of Wisconsin. to be Vice Governor General of the Philippines.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
ADJOURNMENT FORCED
 MWATSON CHARGES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The fail ure of q number of witnesses to ap- pear led to an adjournment until January of the Senate committees hearing on the Watson charses.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
MONDELL SAYS NAY

WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-Republi- can Leader Mondell declared that legislation to finance a bonus bill out of taxes on the legalized sale of beer and light wines was "out of the question, early or late, by this Con- gress."
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
DAHL EIREAAN STOPS DEBATE
 IRISH TREATY

DUBLIN, Dec. P. The Dail ETreann late this afternoon, by vote of 77 to A, rejected the motion to continue debate on the Irish treaty until vote was taken. The motion emanated from opponents of the treaty and the vote taken roughly in- dicated the relative strength for spd against Later the Dali ad- jourued until January 2.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
ATTACKS LLOYD GEORGE

DUBLIN. Dee. 32.--In debating the treaty in the Dali Eireann, Mary MacSwiney. sister of the late Ter renee MacSwiney. former lord mayor of Cork. called Lloyd George an interruptions scoundrel." whose word no European minister would ac- cept
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.--The Sen ate conferees agreed to eliminate from the s2o.00O.O0O Russian relief bill. all Senate amendments. includ- ing $5000,00 for additional hospital ization of American veterans and S1o0, 900 to relieve unemployment.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-12-22
ILLRUSH GRAIN FOR RELIEF OF
 RUSSIANS

s WASHINGTON. Dec. g. - Con- gressional action has been completed on the bill appropriating s20,o00. 900 for the purchase of grain for starv- ing Russians in the famine districts. Hoover said the purchase would be- gin immediately and be moving with in eight or ten days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
GRAND ND JURY NOW
 READY FOR WORK Organized Yesterday-Many Cases Up-0ver 200 Wit
 neSSeS Called

Jefferson county's new grand jury was organized yesterday morning in the crim- inal division of the circuit court.
 In the absence of Judge William k. Fort who is ill. the jury was charged by Judge H. P. Heflin.
 Immediately following it's organization, the grand jury began consideration or approximately 70 cases, and it is prob- able it will be in session for several days More than 250 witnesses have been sum- moned to testify. 1t is expected the first recess will be the latter part of tho week. Louis H. Cullen Precinct 37, broker, is foreman of the grand jury, and the other members are:
 E. M. Shelton. precinct g, salesman; T. o. Everett, precinct A, farmer w. D. Tomby, precinct 37, salesman; Gus Douglas, precinct 37 solicitor; Cochran H. Dupuy, precinct 21, pressman; Net M. Banks, precinct 37, insurance; A. T. De- Armond. precinct 37, salesman; Lois $. Ellis, precinct 46. agent; w. A. Chap man, precinct 21, clerk Grant H. Atkin- son, precinct 10, printer; $. J. Alper. precinct B. cashier; R. D. Adcock, precinct 2l, manager; Frank M. Ander- son, precinct il, blacksmith Joe Goligh- ly, precinct 21, salesman; Clarence E. Bigsby precinct 37, broker; George A. Bishop, precinct 45, foreman machine shop; Thomas P. Bailey. precinct 2, foreman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
CHANGE OF VENUE
 DENIED BY JUDGE
Defendant Charged With Rob- bery Asks Change on Ac-
 count of Public Sentiment

Judge Dan A. Greene, presiding judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, denied the petition for a change of venue filed in the case of c. l.. Ander- son, charged with robbery
 The petition was filed on the grounds that in view of the fact that so many robberies hal been committed in and around Birmingham during the past few months, and the extensive publicity that had been given them, it was contended it would be better to remove the case from this division of the court to some other county. in order that the defend- ant be given fair and impartial trial
 Anderson, with Frank M. Cook, is charged with robbing L. F. McEachern, 400 Thirtieth street, north, while at work in the office of the Manhattan Rubber company. 2017 Fourth avenue. These men are also charged with rob ping William Travis at the Gulf Refin- ing companys filling station on Avenue r and Twenty-second street.
 The defendant was represented oy Judge B. M. Allen and the state by John Morrow! assistant solicitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
IlnII ar nTlNIlITH LACk UT S|AbILlIy BUSINESS HANDICAP Pizitz Says This Is Chief 0b- stacIe to Sound Basis
 for Trade

The chief difficulty with business just now is lack of stabilization,' said Louis Pizitz. the well-known merchant, who has wholesale nor retail business can get on a proper foundation unless there is more stability and less uncertainty as to what is going to happen.
 Prices jump up or down over night, No one seems to know what to expect.
 Business cannot get on a real basis unless this situation is remedied. The retailer, as well as the wholesaler, wants to know something about what to ex- pect in the future. I am inclined to think some of the wholesalers are too quick to want to get some extra profit to make up for the losses they have already in- cured by declines For instance sup pose the price of silk gets down because the demand from retailers is dull. The lower price has been created because the dealers were not buying silk. Then suppose some of the retailers decide the price is right and place some orders. Immediately the price is jumped up ab- solutely without reason. If the demand drops off the price tumbles again.
 This sort of thing is unhealthy and it is the thing that must be rectified be- fore business can proceed normally. Every business man wants to Know something about where he is at He cannot know as long as prices are switch ing up and down from day to day with out reason.
 ''I buy goods Mor something like 10 de- partment stores in southern cities which we own and operate. can pay cash and take any advantage such as is of- fered by special discounts. And yet this uncertain situation bothers me. How much more then must if bother the small merchant who must depend absolutely on stabilized values to carry3 on his business successfully. Such uncertainty is also very unfair to the public They do not know just what to expect.
 ''Of course real supply and demand will regulate these things finally, but the hope is general that the process will 5c speeded up so that business can go ahead on general stabilized basis"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
BUILDING PERMITS

During December 2i1 permits were is- sued by the city building department representing :147,737 worth of building work started during the month in Bir- mingham.
 In December of last year 3so permits totaling sS6O,,50 were issued by this de- partment, showing a decrease in build ing activities of 17s permits, representing s213,ots in December, 1s0,
 The permits issued are classified as follows: Twenty-one permits for frame residences, representing s43,5o0; 6 permits for heating plants, representing N.cV' 24 permits for miscellaneous frame build- ings, representing $6,8l5; repairs to lzl frame buildings, representing M4,s75; permits for brick buildings, $24,500; per mits for repairs to brick buildings. rcp- resenting s15,170; 20 permits for electric signs and biilboards, representing shSz.; | permit for hollow tile building, rep resenting 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
GRAND JURY WILL
 HEAR VARLOS CASE
Judge Abernethy, After Hear ina. Sends Matter to County
 Body

Mrs. Clara varlos was bound over to await the action of the grand jury by Judge H. B. Abernethy in the Jefferson county court of misdemeanors yester- day afternoon, following a preliminary hearing on the charge of manslaughtef in the second degree. Her bond was fixed at $500, which she made.
 She is charged with killing her hus- band, Tom varlos, 10 days ago at the'r home, 240s Fifth avenue. A number Of witnesses were examined. According to the testimony of the officers investi- gating the case, the shooting must have takerf place near the door, as there were signs of scuffle there.
 Mrs. Varlos testified that she had shot varlos after he had beaten her ana choked her and had threatened her llie. The state was represented by Frank M. Dixon, assistant solicitor, and Hugo l.. Black. Roderick Beddow and Ben Y. Ray represented the defendant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
Employment Agency Lists
 Hundreds Who Desire Work
Agent for Wilson Dam Laborers Is Withdrawn-Many Going to Cuba-Lack of Employment Causes
 Hardship Among Many

Applications for work of 100 to 15o men per day, the withdrawal of the special agent to secure workers for the build- ing of the Wilson dam. near Florence. Ala, and the listing of approximately 25 applications for skilled workers and do- nestle servants, is the situation at the municipal and federal empolyment agency, with offices at the city hall
 The agency has been called the ba- rometer of labor conditions in Birming- ham.
 The withdrawal of the special employ ment agent for the Wilson dem is only temporary measure. it is understood, taken because the number of applicants on the ground is sufficient to fill the requirements asd no agents in Blrming ham are needed.
 Reports from laborers recently dis charged from the neighboring plants are to the effect that many companies are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
NAVY IS FILLED IN
 FIRST INVESTMENTS

Lieutenant Commander A. G. Dibrell, in charge of the navy s, Birmingham recruit ing office, says a telegram has been re- ceived from the bureau of navigation stopping all first enlistments.
 This is the first time the navy has a,ad a full complement since 1908, except during the war, when there were 275.0 .0oC enlisted men in the service.
 The recruiting service expected to have the navy filled by the first of February but was surprised to see the first en- listments stop the first of the year.
 Ex-navy men are being accepted at the Birmingham office, and there are stil many vacancies for rated men. At the present rate of re-enlistments, it is ex- pected the navy will be filled in all rat ings not later than March l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
COURTS BURDENED WITH HEAVY WORK Extra Judges Come to Jeffer- son to Help Clear
 DocketS

All divisions of the Jefferson county circuit court resumed work yesterday morning. Two special judges have been assigned here by Chief Justice John C.. Anderson of the supreme court to assist in clearing up the congested condition of the dockets in both the civil ana criminal divisions of the court. The January term will extend until the last week in June
 Judge Walter Jones of the Montgom- cry circuit and Judge J.. J. Curtis Of Jasper arrived in Birmingham yesterday and immediately began the hearing of cases in civil divisions. The former IS taking the place of fudge J. B. Afro. who has been assigned to Lauderdale county to hold a special session of court by the chief justice of the supreme court.
 Judge Martin of the Gadsden circuit Is expected to arrive January 10 to aid Jefferson county judges in clearing the dockets. Judge Richard " Evans or ganized the iuries for the civil divisions. after which the dockets set for the days were started. N>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
JUDGE HOLDS AUTO
 BILLS ID BE LEGAL
Restraining Injunction Regard ing Payment Is Denied.
 Goes to Suprme Court

Petition for an injunction restrainin z the board of revenue of Jefferson county from issuing warrants for payment for oil and gasoline for the operation of automobiles furnished county officers and for repairs on these cars was denied yes- terday afternoon by Judge Dan A. Greene in the circuit court.
 The decision handed down by the court grants the board of revenue the author ity to purchase, maintain and operate automobiles of the county officials used in the discharge of their duties,f and sustains the county treasurer, M. V. Henry, in paying these warrants issued by the board for the payment of claims of this kind. The case will be appealed to the supreme court.
 The petition was filed by w. J. Yield ing in an effort to test the authority of the board in providing cars, maintenance and repairs on same for the coroner. sheriff's department, humane officer and tax collector for the month of Decem- ber, which amounted to approximately s70o.
 It was alleged in the petition that the members of the board of revenue have audited and approved and are about to issue warrants for 13 claims to various parties named in the bill, including charges for repairs for automobiles used by these officers. Other claims are for gasoline and oil supplies.
 In addition, several claims involve the amount due to mechanics employed in the county garage for work done by them in the repair and upkeep of the auto mobiles and trucks owned and used by the various county officers in the dis charge of their duties.
 The right of the board of revenue to operate and maintain automobiles for county officers was denied by the state auditors in their recent report and ths suit, which is friendly one, was brought to test this authority. it is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04

maintaining only the shells of organiza- tions and others are closing down en- tirely
 Numbers of the unemployed are leav- ing the city. some few going to farms, but many of them going to Cuba and other parts of the world.
 The situation is one that is working a great hardship on the working people of the district, especially those who are dependent on the big industrial plants for a living" said H. F. Oliver. the em- ployment agent '"rhe women and cllil- pinch of unemployment. This statement dren who are affected are feeling the pinch of unemployment. This statement may prove unwelcome information to some people, but it is true, nevertheless. am only stating plain facts
 To-day there were over 100 men ap- plying for work, and only a handful of jobs, including mostly applications for domestic servants and stenographers, listed''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-04
LICENSE BUYERS
 PACK CITY HALL ComptroIIer's Department Is Crowded All Day With Those Seeking Business Papers

Approximately 450 licenses were issued by the city yesterday. the first day that 1921 licenses due January 1 were pay able. All day the long line of license seekers wound through the city comp troller's department.
 People were paying g for the little aluminium tags which will dress F1do up during the year 1921. These tags Will cost B by March l.
 Yesterday S2 dog licenses were issued and on the same day last year lSl were recorded.
 Yesterday 236 business licenses were issued by the city showing gain of loo over the same day last year, when l3o business licenses were applied for
 Sixty-five chauffeurs licenses were is' sued yesterday. It will be several days before automobile drivers permits, re- quired by a special section of the lszl traffic code, will be issued. As soon as the proclamation is issued by Dr. N A. Barrett. president of the city commission, making the code law, and the blanks are prepared, every person in the city driving car, except the licensed chaur- feurs. will be required to have these drivers permits.
 Forces of the city comptroller are han ding the crowds of license payers very quickly. A card index system has been installed that greatly reduces the time required to issue each license and keeps the crowds moving. ., Penalties for the nonpayment Of all }city licenses, with the exception or thc f dog license, take effect March 31. Tn renalty amounts to 10 per cent of the amo,nt due. Penalty for nonpayment of the dog license is $1 and the license be- comes delinquent March 1.
 Substantial reductions in some of the licenses collected were made when the city commission adopted it's license schedule some days ago.