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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
FIGURES 0F MINE OWNERS
 GIVEN COMMITTEE
Estimates Place Some Profits at 200 Per Cent on Invest ment In PocahontaS
 Fields Last Year
By Associated Press

Washington. February a-Estimated profits of 21 mining companies operating in the Pocahontas coal fields of West as 200 per cent on investment during 1920, were placed today before the Sen
 ate committee considering the Calder
 coal regulation bill. The corporation
 names involved were not made public
 after an animated debate during which J.
 D. A Morrow, vice president of the
 National Coal association, said this would
 violate an understanding" reached with
 Senate investigators who procured the
 accounts. Chairman Calder of the inves-
 tigating committee which drafted the
 bill, denied that any such ''understand-
 ing had existed
 Senator LaFollette as chairman of the
 committee considering the bill, finally
 ruled that the companies would be al-
 lowed to maintain secrecy as to costs
 and profits for business reasons, ana
 David L. Wing, federal trade commits
 sion statistician, was instructed to use
 numbers to designate the corporations as
 the reports were analysed.
 One corporation in his list, on total investment of s17S,000, mined 122.00O tons
 of coal in the first nine months. of 19nV
 on which it's profits was s47s,0cs. Senator
 Reed, Missouri, cross questioned MT. W HE co tc tIC ii6 1i Cof 6iNch, cho ehC nv
 profit was left unstated in percent age. During 1919 this same corporation lost $42,0oo on operations, MT. Wing
 stated, or 26 per cent on it's capital. Another corporation with an invest
 ment of $16s,oOo made s1s3.00O in nine
 months of 1920, he said, or profit rate or 1o9 per cent on capital. A third. with $1, ,42S 900 invested. made s7l6.00o during the same period, a rate of 67 per cent, while it's profits in 1919 were estimated at |so per cent. Its production was E0,0V tons. The lowest profit among the zl corpora tions, Mir. Wing said, was at the rate or B per cent for 1920, although several had experienced losses in 1919. One of the losing corporations. which ran behind
 $500 on capital of $3So, 900 during lsla operations, according to the estimates. cleared $394,00o in nine months of lSD or rate of 139 per cent for the year. Other figures which had not been taken up when the committee adjourned will be considered tomorrow.
 M. w. Bowen, assistant to Admiral Benson, chairman of the shipping board. testified that during 1920 the board had been charged as high as $19 ton for bunker coal at north Atlane3c ports. Sem ator Reed, during cross examination. asked the witness many questions de- signed to show that the high-priced coal was of unusually high grade and deliv- cred on board ships under emergency orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
MRS. PETTUS DIES Anniston Pythians to Attend Funeral
 s Today .'s @~-s

Anniston. February 3-(Special.)-- The death of Mrs. Emma c. Pettus, which occurred Wednesday night at her home near Lincoln, caused much sorrow among the Anniston friends ofthe fam fly, Marvin B. Pettug of this city being d son of the lamented woman. Mrs. Pettus was 66 years of age and Is sur vived by her husband and three grown sons, Oscar, Lonnie and Marvin Pet tus. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Eye Baptist church Friday morning. interment to follow at that place. The services will be conducted by Rev. & A. Johnson. A delegation of Pythians from Anniston. as we'll as other friends of the family. will attend the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
JAKE SMITH JURY.
 SEEMS DEADLOCKED:. HOLMES ID TRIAL.
Alleged Master-Mind of Mur- der Ring Must Face Jurors Today-CroWds Expected
 to Overflow Courtroom

Tuscumbia, February 3.-(Special.)- At ' o'clock tonight the jury trying Sthe case of Jake Smith, charged with the murder of Don Stephenson, prohibi- ton officer, had been out two hours and the prospect of a hung jury loomed.
 During the interim the court pro- ceeded to the challenge of jurors who are to try Will Holmes. wealthy land owner and said to be the man most by confessions of his alleged henchmen as the man who planned the murder of Stephenson and the wounding of High field and McPeters. At SIS 1z men were selected to try this alleged leader of murder ring" which the state contends existed in the hills of east Colbert county.
 ALIBI ATTEMPTED
 The testimony during the day tended to connect the defendant Jake Smith, with the killing of Stephenson and the plot to slay Romine. confession by Hamp Kirby, made while he was un- der arrest in Florence, which was in addition to the one offered in confi- dence in his trial, stated that Smith
 
 was discussed by those present. in- cluding Will Holmes. &
 Smiths attorneys attempted to prove an alibi for him, in that he was at negro woman's house some distance away talking to her when the shoot ing occurred, but when the woman was placed on the stand she stated that she had heard no shots fired while Smith was at her house, all though in easy hearing distance of the place where the shooting took place. In Hamp Kirby's original confession. which was allowed to go to the jury. he stated that Will Holmes was not present at the shooting. but came up shortly afterwards. Tho confession of Kirby, which alleged the presence of Smith, was not allowed in evidence.
 INTEREST INCREASES 4
 The defendant Smith. was repre- scented by Branch ant Deloney. while the state was ably assisted by z. I. Drake of Birmingham. who closed the argument in an eloquent and at times sensational manner. Today the court room was filled to overflowing. but tomorrow, when Will Holmes. alleged master mind of the ring said to have existed to kill law enforcement offi- cers, is placed on trial it is expected that people will be unable to gain ad- mittAnce ito the court room.
 Interest in this case is at fever heat and it promises to- be the legal as we'll as the criminal battle of the week, for Holmes has employed able counsel to represent him, and the state has addi- tional help in the person of Sake l. Drake of Birmingham. The jury to try Holmes was secured this after moon, but no evidence was taken, court adjourning until tomorrow morning at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
MERCHANT HAS BAD LUCK IN THREE-WAY
 FIGHT-TWO FINED

Anniston, February 3--(Special)-Tom Hallmark. a well known young man or this city, was seriously cut about the face and neck in a three-cornered fight at his store in South Anniston Wednes- day night R. B. Pinson and Mack Nell son were fined in the police court Thurs day morning for their part in the fight. Hallmarks case was dismissed. Part Of the fight was witnessed by Motorcycle Officer Joe Ruffin, who made cases against the three scrappers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
.ANNISTON TO BUILD
 BUSINESS DISTRICT

Anniston February 3.-(Special l)-cne of the most important business deals or the month was completed Thursday when w. D.. Nixon of Merreiiton purchaseu from W. H. Weatherly the vacant lot on Eleventh street in the rear of the An- niston National bank, on which he Will erect at once combined store and office buildfng s0x12o feet. The corner store builfling will be occupied by the Piggy wiegly store as soon as it is completed "A contract for the building will be let at once. Mir. Nixon paid $l6,oO0 for the va cant lot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
FARMER IS JAILED Lee Terrell Charged With Robbing Store

', Huntsville. February B. (Special.)- Lee Terrell. Hobbs Island farmer. was arrested yesterday and brought to jail in Huntsville on a charge of robbing the store of T. M. Griffith at Hobbs Island last week. Bloodhounds that were brought from Chattanooga to trail the burglar struck a trail that led to Terrelrs barn, and then went into the nearby mountain. where nearly all of the stolen merchandise was re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
TROY BlRDMAN AND HIS PASSENGER AVOID RAIN BY FLYING "AB0VE IT.;

Troy. February 3. - Especially Sellers LghtfoOt and Aviator Peebles, representing the T. B. FOlmar and Sons insurance de- partment. state agents for the Franklin Life Insurance company, returned from Andniusia Tuesday afternoon by air route making the trip from AndaIusia In A minutes. On the return trip it was rainins, so they flew above the rain cloud The trip was made to deliver a check In payment of death claim to Mrs. Redgccd of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
CONFEDERATE ACCUSED Warrant Filed for Outside Man In
 Attempted Delivery

Anniston. February 3.-(SpeciaL )--A warrant was sworn out by Sheriff w. E. Parker Thursday morning for the sender of the hack saws with which prisoners attempted . jail delivery at tho county jail hero Wednesday, the name of tho, offender not to be an- nounced by the sheriff until tho arrest is affected. The sheriff secured infor- nation Thursday which caused him to swear out the warrant, and the scheme for the. wholesale jail delivery will be given out after the warrant is served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
RECEIVES DEATH MESSAGE
Anniston Man to Georgia to Attend
 Burial

Anniston. February 3.-(Special)-- John P. Dodgen has been called to Tal- lapoosa, Ga, to attend the funeral of his nephew, Parker Hubbard. who died in Savannah Tuesday from the effects of injuries received in an automobile accident two years ago. Mir. Hubbard had visited in Anniston frequently be- fore he was hurt and his death will be deplored by those who knew him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
STANDARD IMPROVES

Prattville. February S.-(Special)-The Standard Oil company has bought a lot and erected tank facilities on the Mobile and Ohio railroad, and will keep a supply of it's products for sale and delivery here at all times. It is understood to be . great convenience to citizens. and as the nearby country places will be served here. the business is expected to be , paying one. tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
FELL CITY BANK ELECTS
Ten Per Cent Dividend Declared By
 Stockholders

Pell City, February 3.-(Special,) )--At the recent meeting of the stockholders of the Pell City Bank and Trust company the conditions were found to be in good shape. A 10 per cent dividend was de- clared, while 29 per cent was placed in the surplus fund.- Officers were elected as follows: D. w. Waite, president: W. Savage and J. H. Willingham. vice presi- dents; H. c. Jones, cashier; w. Maddox. assistant cashier: F. B.. Embry, J. R. Carreker, T. w. Elliott, l.. c. Davis and H. V. Jones, directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
DeDIties Make Raid

HuntsviIie February S.-tSpecial.)-- Deputies belonging to Sberin Loew's force captured fully equipped whisky still yesterday on the Hornbuckle place three miles from the city on the Huntsville spring branch. The plant was ready for run with about 800 gallons of beer on hand. but the op- orators were not present and no ar rest was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
B MELLON CAMPAIGN OF METHODISTS FIXED
 FOR WEEK MAY 29-JUhE 5
Rv Associsted Press

By AB6OclnteO Efebg .. Memphis, February 3.-The date TOT the $s3, 600 campaign to be conducted py the Methodist Episcopal church, south, for the upbuildng of it's educational in- stitutions and the advancement of Chris tian education throughout the country was fixed for the week of May 2s tosJune 5. at a meeting here today of members of the educational commission and rep of the q church conferences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Hamon Estate S3,1l3.9O3.5O
 Rv Ases,ri.taa Rraas

Ardmore, Okla. February 3.--The gross value of the estate of the late Jake l.. Hamon in Oklahoma Is H.143, ,908 .5U, and the total indebtedness chargeabie to the estate in Oklahoma is x,7bO.570. These figures are contained in a report made today by J. B. Moore. appointed ny sne state to appraise the Hamon properties to form basis for the collection of a state inheritance tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Pythans Must Pay Policy on Fugitiue
 Shot to Death While Escaping Gallows

Huntsville. February 3--(Spe- ciaI)-The supreme court of the United States has handed down n decision in the case of Mrs. SaIIie Overton of Huntsville against the Knights of Pythias requiring the fraternal organization to nay the insurance policy that was carried on the life of David Q. OvertOn, deceased husband of the plaintiff.
 The sum involved amounts to about $5,OOO, 1t Is estimated. Over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
ROTARIANS HELP SCOUTS
Troy Club Will Reorganize Local
 Troop

Troy, February 3-(Special. )-The Boy Scout troop will be reorganized in Troy and will be sponsored by the Rotary club. At the last meeting of the club seven boys appeared, requesting their as- sistance in the reorganization. The help of the Rotarians was heartily given. ana upon request Bibb Folmar and Dr. Doug las Cannon consented to become scout masters. The spokesmen for tho boys were John Knox and Frank Hollis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Alleged Slayers Arrested pv Assne1nted Pregs

y3Atersburr Va February 3.--RObert Martin and Roy Haggerman, alleged to have killed Godfrey shultz at his home near Wellville sunday evening. were ar rested today at the home of an uncle of Martin, four miles from Melville. God frey stated on his death bed that ne was shot because his mule failed to pull the mems car out of>a ditch near his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic Liouid Zemo

There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation and that makes the skin aoft, clear and healthy
 Any druggist can supply you with zemo, which generally overcomes skin diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples, rashes. blackheads, in most cases give way to Zemo. Frequently. minor blemishes disappear overnight. Itching usually stops instantly. Zemo Is a safe, anti septic liquid, clean, easy to use and dependable. It costs only 35c; an extra large bottle, $1.00. It will not stain, is not greasy or sticky and is positively safe for tender. sensitive skins
 The F W. Rose Co, Cleveland. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04

ton hnd been carrying n life policy with the Knights of Pythins from IF to- 15 years before he was con- desnned to death for murder nnd payment was resisted by the fra- ternal organization because of the sentence against the insured, even though the sentence was not cnr- ricd out. The suit has been fought through every court from the dis trict court to the supreme court of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Ared Confederafe Diea

Huntsville. February 3..-(SpAeial.) )-l4 Eliidge. Confederate veteran and one of the old settlerH of the Haxie Green re- gion died yestfday after q lohg iliness He was 66 years old and is survived by . daughter and two sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
OFFICERS FIND $50, ,000 IN SPURIOUS CHECKS ON JAILED F0RGER SUSPECT

Reform, February 3.--(SpecinL)- It has developed that M. P. Perry, caught by detectives at Jonesboro, Ark, and brought to Reform Tues dny, has operated over a wide ter ritOry, 1t is alleged, in the role of . forger of timber checks. The detective, making the nrrest, re- ported that over s50,oO0 of bogus checks were in his possession and the local officer who brought him to Pickens county had . display of $1O,0OO in these bad checks. Even from these reports the catch ap- pears an important one and other places may report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
HOGS BRING s7.75

Troy. February 3-(Special.)-At the CO., operative hog sale here Wednesday more than 300 hogs were sold at the pens near tho Thompson warehouse. The hogs were auctioned by J. II. Allison and bought by Mir Burks of the Union Stock Yards at Montgomery. The price paid was T.i0 per hundredweight The next sale will be held February g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
New Orleans Has 1Oo.sls Negroes

Waskingf0n. February 3-The7 negro population of New Orlean in 1920 was 100, ,91S. an, increase of 11,d56, or lS.1 per cent. the. census bureau announced today. The white population was 2S5. .94A. an inc crease of Ss610. or 14.6 per cent, and all others .2B ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Dam Is Com pleted

Prattville February S-(Special.)-The dam across Autauga creek in this city, used by the Autauga cotton mills and the Continental Gin company jointly for power to operate their plants here, has been completed. and the water will be turr ed on the latter part of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-04
Still Dest,royed

Anniston. February a-(Special )-Offi-
 cers destroyed an abandoned still outfit.
 about 10 bushels of mash and some other
 paraphernalia near Piphook Wednesday,. |No arrests were made.
, 1921-11-28
Pastor Flags
Short Skirts
AndLOU Waists

DENVER, Nov. 2S.-Short skirts.
transparent stockings and low cut
Waists einviting the staring and
lecherous gaze OF men" came in for
a vigorous condemnation last night
at Trinity Methodist church. which
enjoys nj OF the largest congrega-
tons in the city. when the Rev.
Loren NJ. Edwards made a sensa-
tional departure from his >urlA
policy Of noncriticism of existing in
situations. preaching a rmo on
the subject of The Idolatry of
Passion
I'VE need to go back to the old
time modesty in dress" the speaker
asserted 81 aru not trying to send
you back to your grandmother's
day. you understand. That Is
not my plea But I want to empha-
size the fact that familiarity sti1l
breeds the same old traditional con
tempt. People who thing they can
get accustomed to any style OF dress
and that extreme styles will have no
effect upon public morals. are think
ing the most arrant nonsense.
81 am ashamed of the woman
whose costume is such as to invite
the staring slecherous gaze OF men,
the gown impossIbly low OF bosom.
scanty of skirt and with stockings
of almost incredible Transparency"
, 1921-11-28
ANSWERS
GIVEN NAVAL EXPERTS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s.@By The
Associated Press. HAmerican naval
experts presented TO the Japanese and
British officers today detailed answers
to questions presented last week as to
the American naval reduction pro
gram The fun membership Of the
technical commission of the arms con
ference was nj I'm session.
The extensive examination OF fig
ures OF all three powers as to existing
naval strength of each country has
not resulted IN any change OF the
original figures in Secretary Hughes
proposal It is assumed that during
the week. possibly in a matter OF
hours, h naval reduction problem
VII be formally returned to the con
ference FOR action.
Assurance that the American cal
colation as to existing japanese naval
Strength has been found TO be ac-
curate In the American view lends ad-
d;sionsl weight to tho repeated dec
5ration that the American delegates
WI stand firmly for the '5-5-s" ratio
, 1921-11-28
RESOLUTION CALLS
FOR EFFICIENT SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.@By The
Associated PressEThe resolution
adopted by the arms conference to.
cay. relating TO postal agencies in
China provides that foreign postal sys.
TENS there shall be abandoned on a
date TO be finally agreed upon later
and on conditions that the Chinese
government shall maintain ian eff.
cient Chinese postal service"
A provision IS also included under
which the Chinese customs authorities
win be permitted TO examine postal
matter passing through the foreign
postal agencies in order to determine
whether dutiable or contraband goods
arc coming into the country through
postal channels.
The latter provision is Understood
to have been included as a result OF
charges by Chinese authorities that
opium had been sent into China
through the foreign postal systems.
In direct violation OF China's anti.
opium law.
, 1921-11-28
SPECIFIC
On CHINA PENDING.

WASHINGTON. o fS.-By The
Associated Press)-Formal disposition
OF the questions of extra territoriality
and postal rights in China through
specific declarations prepared by sub
committees was the prearranged husi.
ness OF the armament conference on
converting this morning for another
/ committe session.
Srhese declarations Will express the
agreed attitude of the conference that
foreign judicial courts and foreign
postoffices maintained within China
shall be withdrawn Is speedily as con.
dltions warrant. The virtual decision
ito send q commission OF international
jurists to investigate the efficiency
OF tho Chinese courts wa to be en-.
lbodied in enc declaration.
Spokesman OF two other of the par
ticipating powers. Senator Schnnzer
for Italy, whose delegation he heads.
and Vice Foreign Minister Hanihara.
for Japan. had Joined today with Rene
Viviani. head OF the French delegation
in endorsing President H~arding's IN
formal suggestion that the present
conference might be n starting point
for a continuing series OF conferences
to examine world problems. Senator
Schanzer expressed the conviction
that adoption Of the plan would rep
resent the greatest and mosS benefi.
tcial result of the Washington confer
ence. while Mr.. Hanihara said he be
lleved Japan would be ready TO take
par. in any future conference with
the great objct of maintaining a har-
monious cooperation of the powers
and world peace"
A voice in opposition TO the PRO
posed Association OF Nations" was
raised simultaneously by Senator
Borah. Republican. Idaho. who de-
clared II would be the old League Of
Nations under another name"
, 1921-11-28
EARLE D. HOLMES GOES
TO IRRIGATION MEET

Earle d. Holmes. chairman of the
irrigation committee Of the chamber
of commerce left last night for Salt
Lake City where he will attend the an
nual meeting OF Western States Rec.
famation assertion. En- route TO Salt
Lake he will meet Frank C. Emerson,
state engineer. who will also attend
the meeting.
The Salt Lake meeting is OF import.
ance TO Casper at this time because
this association which functions per.
sistently for the relief of reclamation
projects throughout the western
states is planning to make up a bud.
get Of the appropriations desired for
furthering the work.
The Casper-Alcova project with fits
125 900 acres of irrigahle land no doubt
VIII receive the major consideration Of
the organization.
, 1921-11-28
MINE WORKERS
TAKE UP H0WAT.
CASE IN MEET
John L. Lewis, President of
Organization, Asked to Re-
tract Statements by
Howat's Attorney.

INDIANAPoLIs Nov. as.-The In
ternational executive board OF the
United Mine Workers OF America met
here today TO review the action OF In
ternational officers in expelling Kansas
miners from he union Board SEES
sions are expected to continue through
put the week.
International officers several weeks
ago started revolving charters OF Kan
sas locals because of their refusal to
end a strike
Redmond S. Brennan. attorney for
Alexander Howat. deposed president OF
tho Kansas district. has sent a tele.
gram to John L. Lewis. international
president Of the miners. and other In
ternational officers. demanding that
they retract statements given out &c
the effect that Howat had never tried
in good faith to test the Kansas in
dustriai court law but had fought the
Kansas court
, 1921-11-28
" OFFICERS NOT
OPPOSING REDUCTION.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s@B The
Associated PressNEmphatio denial
wa issued today by Secretary DENLY
to published REPORTS that American
naval officers were opposing the naval
reduction programs submitted by the
American delegation at the armament
conference and that the secretary of
the navy had ordered naval officers
not to oppose 1t. In a formal state
ment, Mr.. DENLY said;
Il have not yet met or heard of a
single officer OF the naval establish.
ment Of the United States, who does
not approve the American proposals
and does not heartily wish success to
this conference"
Il cannot understood how any other
impression has gone abroad. In jus.
tice to the o~fficersf I wish to correct
It as o as possible"