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The Ordway new era., 1921-09-23
ENGLISH LUMBER &C.
HAS LOSE BY FIRE

The fire department was called ou.
Wednesday afternoon to extlilsuisn
, small blaze in pile OF lnnper III
The wards of the X. W. English Lunh-
ber Co. ., ,,,.
The fire was probably caused by
marks from the switch engine. ne
,xtent OF ,he damage was about looo
feet of lumber.
The Ordway new era., 1921-09-23
BIRTHS

September 1S-A son to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Martin, of Olney Springs.
September ia son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Williams.
The Ordway new era., 1921-09-23
nARKET.NEWS

AS reported by the Bureau of Mar
kets and Crop Estimates. Department
of Agriculture, Kansas City.
Hay-Extremely dull with receipts
about rs per cent normal. Alfalfa
light, limited demand. No. l at
Memphis $3.50, Omaha SIG. Kan
sas City, $18.
Alfalfa Meal-Kancas City $3.50.
Butter-Steady at close of last
week with prices 1c to &c higher than
a week ago. Chicago 42c, New York
44c, Boston 44o.
Potatoes Idaho and Colorado
rurals, sacked down 4Oc in St. Louis
and Chicago at $3.50 to $2.75 per
100.
POULTRY
AS reported by the Ordway Pro-
ducc Co.
Hehs ------------ --------------l oc
Hens. heavy
SpringerS &c
Geese &c
DAIRY PRODUCTS
BY Williams Cream Station
Butter 4c
BY Libby, McNeill & Libby.
Whole milk. 3.5 test --------$1.45 AS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
CYST OF THE NEWS
CENERAI.

GfIN fLHAL Modified coal regulation bill sent to Senate. Notable farming experts listed to address Congress.
 ChiId wife takes stand to defend ac- cuseA husband.
 HusheS. lIkewise Harding. prefers Root for London.
 stocks. nervous and unsettled during sessfon.
 All months but October ge to new low recOrds.
 Baird Iynching probe rebegfAs at Jnsper today.
 Cianton Chandler of Commerce. Is orr ganfxed.
 Repsbllcan circuit judge ordered into higher court.
 Walker ;o seek jurisdiction sf ale leGed sfnyers.
 OpeIika raisea eloyooo for fair.
 LOCAL General Steiner gives praise td lecal guardsmen.
 Five winaers Tn movie star contest are selected. Rnpid 9row4h of city makes home cOmpany enlarge. New e75.Oo0 wnrehouse to serve city schools. Case agaIn~t Peanut Products men Is dixmlsHed.
 Contractors arrested for vioiatina zone ordinance.
 Bsrminshan. newssevs -r~ Masic City boosters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
NO OFFICIAL ADvICES

Panama, February 24--The Panama government has not received official ad- vices regarding the reported occupation of Panama territory by Costa Rican forces, President Porras informed the ass- socated Press this evenirp Lack or rapid communications from Coto in the province of Ghiriqf where the invasion Is reported, has prevented the receipt ot news from that point and likewise from the small armed expedition which the Panama government sent for the pur- pose of investigation and possible de- fense.
 Thomas Jacome, Costa Rican consul, this afternoon gave out a dispatch from the Costa Rican foreign office answer ing an inquiry relative to the occupa- tion reports. The dispatch says:
 The Costa Rcan government has not invaded Panama territory. It has sent forces and authorities to territories con sidered it's undsputed dominion"
 The Diario Nacional, the government organ, declares that the proceeding is "casus beli and an attack against our sovereignty. which 1t is necessary to re- pei by force"
 Relative to the status of the territory involved, President Porras said il was the subject of two conflicting arbitration decisions, one favoring Panama and the other Costa Rica. Panama has been holding Coto under the first decision, re- fusing to accept the second decision
 demonstration has taken place here against the action of Costa Rica, and loyal parades have been held in the main streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
NO VOTE REACHED
 BY THE HOUSE ON DAM APPROPRIATION
Fly Associated Press

Washington, February 24.--After an hours debate. the House adjourned to- night without reaching a vote on a Senate amendment adding $10,000,000 to the sundry civil bill for continua tion of work on the Wilson dam. part or the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant
 There were so many insistent de- mands for a vote, despite the agree ment for two hours discussion, 1t was decided to let the fight go over until tomorrow.
 Although the discussion indicated that the vote would he almost strictly along party lines, several members spoke in favor of the appropriation. The argument. however, was largely repetition of that made when the meas- ure was up before
 Representatives Hull. Iowa, and Sells, Tennessee, both republicans urged the House to get beyond the partisan feud, declaring stoppage of work now would cost the government a considerable sum, while the comple- tion of the dam would put the nitrate project on paying basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
LABOR DEMANDS
 OWN SPOKESMAN
 IN NEW CABINET
Want Man for Secretary of Labor Who Is Recognized Representative of Dr.
 ganized Labor
By Associated Press

Washington, February A. = Organ ized labor called upon President-elect Harding today to appoint to his cabi- ized representative of organized la bor' and "a real spokesman of the working people of our country and who understand the toilers."
 The request, made in the form of a telegram to the President at St. Augustine, Fla, was declared by labor leaders to be practically an in- dorsement of the type of man of James Duncan of Quincy, Mass. vice presi- dent and member of the executive council of the American Federation of Labor. whom they regard as the one candidate who is a recognized representative of organized labor"
 Reports that James J. Davis of Pitts burg had been selected by MT. Harding as his labor secretary were not re- ferred to in the telegram signed by President Gompers, the members of the executive council and representatives pA tHe Hdeiondl anu iHterHdIioIldi unions affiliated in the American Fed : eration of Labor and the representa- tive of the four railroad brotherhoods.
 WANT MEMBER NAMED
 Tn view of the fact that you have under consideration for appointment as Secretary Of Labor several candi- dates said the message, "and because labor Is deeply interested in who the individual will be at the head of the department of labor, we, the represen- : tatives of the national and interna = tional unions affiliated with the Amer ican Federation of Labor, and the rep resentatives of the railroad brother hoods, respectfully ask you to appoint as member of the cabinet to be Sec retafy of Labor q member of organized labor; one who is recognized as a real spokesman of the working people of our country and who understands the toilers; one who has lived, worked and councilled with them.
 We have no desire to name any special person for this office, but we respectfully request as citizens of our country that the man to be appointed to represent us in your cabinet shall be a recognized representative of or ganize labor"
 The resolution authorizing the tele- gram was adopted here today by the labor leaders after lengthy confer ence at which the cabinet situat ,,r and the incoming republican admins traitor was discussed. While approval or Mr. Duncan's appointment to the cabinet as Secretary of Labor was voiced by the speakers, it was learned that it was considered inadvisable to suggest any name to the President elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Armed Invasion Under Way, Panama Representative h. forms State Department and Armd Men Sent By Presi- dent of Panama to Regain Sovereignty Over Invaded Territory
By Associated Press

Panama, February 25.-An angry crowd of Panamans tore the Costa Rican coat of arms from that na- tion's consulate here last night and trampled it under foot. This incident followed a demonstration against Costa Rica, which came as a sequel to the invasion of Panaman territory by Costa Rican forces, reports of which were confirmed at the presi- dential offices, which gave out tele- grams stating that Coto, in the province of Chiriqui, had been oc- cupied by Costa Rican forces.
 Washington, February 24.--The United States government was asked by Panama today to use it's good off, fees to avoid any bloodshed in Gen. tral America growing out of the al- legged invasion of Panama soil by Costa Rican troops.
 Acting on instructions from
 President Porrnh, Charge d'Anaires
 heIctrc or the Panuma legation 1n-
 formed the state department that
 what first ndvices described ns m
 influx of political refugees from
 Costa Rica to Panama was actuai-
 Iy m armed invasion. Mir. Lefevre
 requested that the United States
 intcrcede with the Costn Rican
 minister here.
 message received by MT. Lefevre from his government and communi- cated to Under Secretary of state Da- wis was to the effect that troops, act ing on instructions from the Costa Rican capital at San Jose had occupied territory bordering on the Coto, Golfito and Colorado rivers.
 An armed mission headed by Gen.
 Manuel .QuinterO, member of
 President Porrnh's cabinet. was
 said to have been dispatched from
 Panama to the threatened region
 by way of David, where civilian
 troops are being mobiIized. The
 purpose of this expedition, the ca-
 ble stated, was to regain sov-
 ereisnty over the invaded terri
 fOry.>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
BANDITS HOLD UP PASSENGER TRAIN;
 FLEE WITH LOOT
By Associated Press

Jacksonville, Ill.,, February 25.- Chicago and Alton train, known ns the Kansas City-ChicaEo Hummer, was held up near LOulsiana, Mo-, at 12'S5 this CFriday) morn ing. The mall car was cut off from the train md taken . mile up the track. According to reports registered mall pouch was taken and the robbers escaped.
 Railroad officials are of the opin- ion that the bandits boarded the tender of the engine nt Louisiana. Mo. Wien neag East Quincy Junc- ton, the bandits covered the engi- neer andf fireman nnd compelled them to stop the train. The mall ear was then uncOupled from the train and taken up the track.
 Three men took part in the rob- bery. They escaped with one pack age of registered mail and two registered letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
BOY, 4, CHOPS FINGERS OFF HAND OF TW0- YEAR. OLD SlSTER-ACCIDEMT

Troy. February 34s-(special.)-A very. painful accident happened 10 Emily Penn. the little 2-year-o old daughter of J. w. Penn, llvIng at the old Ballard place near Milo. The little girl was holding . block of wood on another block for her larger brother. 4 years old, to ehop. The big ax was unwield1y and the little boy let 1t Alip and fall on his little nister's left hand, severinx two anEers. The hngers were entirely eat on with the exception of . s,nnli pirr~ Of skin. The physician called xewed the Angers hack. hut stated thnt he was afraid both would have 10 be removed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
FINALLY AGREE 0N BATTLE SCARED
 TARIFF MEASURE
Goes Back to House for Final Action, But Probably Will Not Be Called Up Till
 Saturday
By Associated Press

Washington February A.--Differences in the Fordney emergency bill as it passed the House and Senate were smoothed out today by conference com mittees of the two branches of Congress and the battled- -scarred measure was sent back to sthe House for final action. , Although the bill has a parliamentary right to consideration tomorrow, it was deemed unlikely that it would be called before Saturday. Some of it's supporters, however, may compel earlier considera- the White House and have time to over ride the Presidents veto if such is neces- sary.
 DOUBLES SUGAR DUTY i The bill carried flat rate of cents 1 a pound tariff on the ordinary household brand of sugar. The Senate amendment. which was considerably higher. was
 slashed to pieces in the threatened dead lock of the conference and a new rate l in substitution for the present tariff on
 sugar was accepted by both delegations. i The proposed tariff, therefore, amounts I to doubling of the import duties on Sugars of all grades, making Cuban sugar i pay a duty of $l.60 per hundred pounds
 
 dred sugar products.
 1 While agreeing to the tariff on sugar. l the House conferees stood pat on re- | fusai to permit a tariff on hides and leather products. They likewise forced reduction of 50 cents per pound from the 1 rate fixed in the Senate amendment on certain classes of tobacco. The Senate
 rate of 4 cents per pound on cherries was compromised at cents per pound. 1 Some differences in the provision orig 1 inally in the bill for duty on rice com | pelled a rewriting of that item with a flat rate of cent per pound on all ex- cept cleaned rice and rice used for the
 manufacture of canned foods.
 REJECTION LIKELY There was speculation tonight whether | the House would concur in the agreement l of its conference committee on the
 sugar duty. Three attempts were made I it was recalled to put sugar in the list
 when the bill was put up in the House and all were voted down overwhelming lly Several members of the conference ! said privately there was no reason to an ! ticipate a changed verdict this time. all though many members are eager to get l a tariff measure through that will give relief to the farming interests
 l Schedules which were changed in con- ! ference and the rates agreed on. are:
 Wheat, S5 cents per bushel rice (cieaned'' I 2 cents per pound, 1 cent per pound on
 other; olive oil Gin bulk). 40 cents per gal
 lon. in less than five-gallon lots. 50 cents
 per gallon; cotton (staple of one and one eighth inches or longer), z cents per
 pound sugar, cents per pound; butter and substitutes. cents per pound; wrap per and filler tobacco, the product of two or more countries when mixed. 2. S per
 pound if unstemmed and 8 per pound I if stemmed; filler tobacco, unstenmed 8 cents per pound. stemmed 50 cents per
 pound: cherries 3 cents per pound; olives, | in solution, g cents per gallon. not Tn l solution cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
DOG WHICH CAUSED FATAL SHOOTING IS
 BACK AT HIS POST
By Associated Press

New Orleans, February A.--Manco. the big, shaggy. yellow-haired mascot of the Mexican gunboat zaragossa, and innocent cause of the death of Ferdinand Escc- bado, chief petty officer of the gunboat, is back at his post.
 Manco was taken by the dog catcher last Monday when he strolled about the docks without the required city license tag. One of the sailors, Justo Badeoia. started to take up collection to get
 Manco out of the nesnd. During an ar
 gument with Bode61A the sailor, accord ing to the officers, shot and killed Es- cobado.
 When the circumstances were explained to the Society for the Prevention of
 Cruelty to Animals the release of Nance
 was effected and he was returned to
 the gunboat. Badeola is still at large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
MAY MAKE CHANGES

St- sAusuSIlne, Fla, Fepruary Z4.--FreSA- dent-elect Harding emphasized today that he was proceeding warily about definite commitments in regard to his cabinet appointments and would keep himself free until the last minute to make any changes that unexpected developments may suggest.
 Mir. Harding announced that eight of the 10 tentative selections, including that of Herbert c. Hoover for Secretary of Commerce, still were susceptible of can cellation if last-minute considerations seem to warrant it. There was nothing Fin his declaration. however, to suggest that changes in the Slate are probable. K The nearest approach to doubtful case, he indicated was that of Mir. Hoover. who has been tentatively as- signed the portfolio of commerce. MT. Hoover has attached certain qualifica- tions- to his entrance into the cabinet, q development apparently unexpected here, and formal declaration will not be made until there has been deliberations.
 Tonight MT. Harding said he had not received the letter in which the former food administrator set for the conditions necessary for his acceptance. He could make no comment when shown the statement MT. Hoover issued in New York today saying he would take the tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
GOVERNOR HAS NOT NAMED COMMISSION
 TO ACT IN STRIKE

Montgomery, February 24.-(Spe- cial-l Kilby has not yet reached decision on the personnel of the commission which he will name to collect data from the miners and coal operators preparatory to fixing the terms \of the strike settlement. The governor is understood to be con sidering men for the task! however, and 1t is not believd that the chief ex- ecutlve will handle the entire case alone, although in agreements en- tered into with the miners and opera : tors each side agreed. to abide by Governor Kilbys decision in the mat ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
SHIPS OFFICERS TAKEN Federal Warrant Charges Pilfering of
 Stores

Mobile, February A.-John s. Weiden, chief mate. and Harry Wingate, chief en- gir;er officers on the shipping board ves- sel Lake Capen. were arrested on federal warrants early today charging pilfering of the snip stores. The men are the commanding officers of a skeleton crew held on the vessel while she is laid up ir port. The ship is now tied up at the docks undergoing repairs Federal officers claim that n considerable amount of stores. consisting of canned goods and other food, was taken from the vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
BOY, IF, IS JAILED FOR
 BEATING HIS MOTHER. { FATHER CAUSES ARREST

HuntsvflIe. February 94s-(spe- cfal.l-Hundley Tabor IF years old. was nned QSO In the police court thiH morning on charge of beatinE and abusing hts mother. and . nne of el0 additional for Fesisting arrest. He pInfnt of his father. who declarea that he is pneontro1labie. Unable to pay the nnes aasenaed agatnst hlm the boy Wnn put at work on the city ehainGang for . tern of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Alleged Author q Code of Practice
 Is Found Guilty
By AseocInted Preee

New York. February 24.--John T. Hett- rick, lawyer, allowed author of the ..code 6f pfectice1 in tho ptumbiug trade heye. and thfee defend6n1s were found guilty of coercioh and conspiracy tonight by a Jury in the court Of general sessions
 The defendants. who were indicted as result of the legislative investigation to the building trades. waived their rights to the usual B-hour stay given ataem by law before sentence and were ! Yimmediately sentenced to the state peni- 4entiAry by Judge McAvoy.
 Thin means sentence of From nx montrs to three yearA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
ONY. FRIENDLY SOLUTION @ LIES WITH JAPAN

Paris, February 24.-The secretary of the proceedings of the council of the league today provoked lively speculation as to the effect of the American note upon the different members. It became known when the full text of the note was made pub lie today that the United States in addition to making reservations with respect to the Island of Tap. attributed to Japan as mandatory. claimed an equal concern and interest with the other principal allied and associated powers in the disposition of the over seas possessions of Germany.
 The theory has been advanced that the only possible friendly solution of the question again brought to the forefront by the United States would be for Japan to say that she did not in sist upon the mandate for the island of Yap, and would be agreeable to the internationalixation of Yap under Japanese supervision.
 Thus far the Japanese government has not committed itself, and the general impression is that the whole matter must go to the supreme coun- ell, the members of the council of the league being unable in any event to take 3 decided position on a question of international policy without ap- proval of their governments.
 MEET IN SECRET
 The adversaries of publicity in con nection with the proceedings of the council succeeded today in hermeti- cally closipg both morning and after noon sessions. Very little leaked out through indiscretions as to the de- tails of the discpssionA and no official communique was isued. The mere an nouncement was made this evening that the council had continued to con- eider the Polish h-Lithunian conflict
 The agenda for today called for the hearing of a. representative of the Swiss government on it's refusal of permission to continEents of troops
 CA.tl..es 2. Page I've,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
HOOVER ACCEPTS
 HARD|NG'S OFFER
 0F CABINET SEAT
Will Continue as Director of Policies of European Re- lief Work, Former Food
 Administrator States
By Associated Press

New York, February 24.-Herbert Hoover telephoned President-elect Harding tonight that he had accepted the offer of the cabinet post of Sec retary of Commerce, George Barr Baker, his assistant, announced to- night. lie by Mr- Baker, announced that he ~ould aontinfe to Greet the policies of European relief MT. Hoovers statement follows
 'Presdent-elect Harding this evening asked me to state that he has included me in his nominations for the cabinet as Secretary of Commerce. Senator Harding enters whole-heartedly into the plans for upbuilding the department and wished that l continue to direct the policies of the European relief
 Earlier in the day MT. Hoover stated he had submitted to the President-elect proposal for the general reconstruction Of the department and an enlargement of it's field. He also made it clear that as he had assumed heavy responsibilities in connection with relief work he could not abandon them by resigning and felt that he should continue to take the re- sponsibility for its eene'al direction.
 SEES BIG FIELD
 eff take the post he said, Git will be only because I believe that Senator Harding will stand behind me in making real department of commerce. There is an enormous field for a proper gov- ernment bureau. It can be made a de- partment of the first importance with the support of the administration and of Congress. Unles this is done. am not warranted in shifting my responsibilities from relief work.
 'sNo special legislation is necessary for the moment" the earlier statement added. s"There must however, be a real location of government bureaus, and we must bring into the department of corn- merce bureaus which belong there.
 The department of commerce can ma- teraIly assist in the economic settlement of our foreign relations and must do more than engage in the mere exploita- ton of our goods
 I have no right it continued. to ask the public to give money and then shed all responsibility of admnisterin 2 it at once. Another difficulty is that I have undertaken the trusteeship of eight Or ten public institutions of importance. Several have enlarged their activities at my inspiration, and I cannot abondon them entirely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
COSTA RICANS INVADE PANAMA;
 U. s. ASKED TO PREVENT CLASH
U. 5. Takes UnequiuocaL Stand
 On Right to Voice Ln Mandate
Today's Thriller
RxL Assoclated prcs.

New York, February 24.--Pro- hibition agents charged here today that saloon keepers sentenced to jail for violating the VoIstead net are substituting "dummies" to serve their terms.
 After pleading guilty, the agents said. the snlOon keeper is per- mitted two days grace to wind up his business affairs and then hires his s'dummy," generally barroOm banger-on, for S75 or $100. who pre- sents himself nt the jaiI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
Bank Call Issued

Washington, February 24. -- comptroller of the currency today is- sued call for the condition of all National banks at the close of busi- ness on Monday. February 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
 VICE PRESIDENT DIES
By Associated Press

Atlanta, February 25.--Roby Robinson.
 4s, vice president of the Constitution
 Publishing company, died here early to- day of pneumonia following an opera tion for appendicitis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25
PACIFIC AIR FORCE
 STARTS RETURN TRIP
Bv Aeeoclato(l lsrn.a

BY AsB0clate0 fEoao
 Colon, Canal Zone, Eebxuary 24 me Pacific air fsrcex sthteh early this year flew frep6 Ga btees to th1s port. today started q return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-25

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