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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
EIGHT HO[D-UPS|N
 TW|N-C|T|ESI IN THE
 PAST THREE DAYS
Same Three Negroes Appear to Pull Off Crimes as the Method Used Is AL
 ways the Same

Albany, August IS. - (Special)-- With four more robberies reported over the week end, police of the Twin Cities today redoubled their efforts to find trace of the three bold hign- waymen who have held up eight local citizens since Frirday.
 In each of the cases the descrip- lions of the highwaymen tallies. They are described as "one long and two short, one of the negroes. the one using the gun, is declared to be ot more than average height, while the two companions, the ones who search the pockets of their victims, are be- low the avsrssg height.
 The method of approach of the trio Is much the same in all of the cases. The three frequently travel together. stalking their victim, they use the first dark stretch for the stick up." The two smaller blacks actually pass the victim and the third then throws a gun on him. As the victims hands ro up. the smaller -highwaymen re- turn and go through his pockets.
 Robberies Saturday night included hold ups of pr. J. l.. Ramage on Canal street, near the Wyker home. pr Ramage was relieved of a watch, pipe and some money. The robbery occurred about 10 o'clock
 Move to Albany
 Following the Ramage robbery, the hishwaymen apparently moved on to- ward Albany. S. A. Ligon, an em- ploye, of the Twin City Bread com many. was robbed of all hts cash on Moulton street, just beyond the Lcuis- vile and Nashville crossing.
 A short time afterward Bert Walk ar was robbed near the bridge on Gordon drive, just west of the scene of the Ligon hold-up.
 Ed Wolfe was the last victim Of the night, police believed. Hes was robbed .tbout II o'clock, near The Louisville and Nashville coal shute. He was relieved of several dollars and a watch. A wlstch also taken from MT. Walker.
 Whether the highwaymen really are negroes Or are white men wear ing the masks of blackened faces was one of the questions puzzling po- lice. today. The officers were said to have clue indicating that the high waymen are white. but nothing was given out for publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
SOUTHERN TARIFF CONGRESS IS BUSY
Demand for Protective Tariff on Southern and Western
 Products Was Keynote
By A.sociatsd rresl

Greensboro, N. C., August 15.-De- mand for protective tariff on south ern and western products was the keynote of addresses delivered here today before the Southern Tariff con- gress by Senator E. F. Ladd of North Dakota, John H. Kirby of Houston. Tex, president of the association, and retary of the American Chemical so. ciety, made an appeal for "pressure
 upon Congress to continue the en-
 bargo against foreign dyes chars
 ing that the recent vote in the House of Representatives against the em-
 bargo was due to German propa-
 ganda." s Senator Ladd, speaking tonight.
 mixed with his appeal for prc.ec- tive tariff denunciation of the fed- eral reserve board, middlemen, the rsilrobds and "parasitss' generally. He urged the south and the west to get together in exertng pressure
 upon Congress for a protective tariff
 upon their products.
 MT Parsons was the chief speaker at this afternoons session. Stating that he represented no dye maker and 70 part of the industry. he called for support of dye embargo on the
 ground that otherwise the American dye industry will be wiped out. He denied there was any dye monopoly tin the United States, asserting that the S2 plants in this country are cut Ilting prices among themselves. Mir. Kirby predicted a bad condi- tion of affairs if the producers are not protected by tariff He said
 the congress In session here, the fiftn
 since the organization of the South- ern tariff association about 11
 months ago, was like the association, nonpartisan and nonpolitical.
 The congress will adjourn tomor- row afternoon tY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
State Has Until Middle of Next Year 10 Mctch Federal Appropriation, Says Kilby
Extra Session Can Do Soldier Bos No Coed as There Is No General Election to Be He seiofs Congress
 Takes Final Action on Roads

Montgomery August 15.-(Special) Aiabama's legislature will not meet In extra session at any early date. Governor kilby issued an official statement late Monday night in which he announced that an agreement had been perfected whereby the state will have until the middle of next year to matso the federal appropriation for highway work in Alabama and that since there is uncertainty abdut future federal appropriations by Congress. he thought it best to defer an extra session until such time as Congress has taken definite action. Will Cause Surprise
 Governor Kilby's announcement will cause surprise, throughout the state. It had been thought an extra session would be held at once and predictions had even been made that the lawmakers would be here next week. Governor Kllby did not take up the subject until Saturday morn ing, following his statement Friday afternoon that an immediate decision would be made. w. s. Keller, state highway engineer, was called into conference Monday, and 1t was he who gave the first information that the state would have until the middle of next year to protect it's portion of the federal appropriation. Senator John Rogers of Sumter. chairman of the state highway commission, confirmed MT. Kefler's statements in giving out the announcement that there was no reason for an extra session at this time.
 Await Federal Action
 Governor kilby said he thought 1t wise to wait at least until the fed- eral government had indicated what It's policy toward road building would be in the future This will end the discussion which has been general throughout the state since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
DAWSON BETTER BUT
 FAR FROM BEING WELL
By Associated Press

New York. August 15.-The danger of complications in the case of Henry P. Davison, banker, who was operated on tor intra cranial pressure last Friday, has "now practically passed bulletin issued by pr. Henry Riley said tonight.
 No decision has been reached whether second operation, believed necessary by the reported discovers of tumor of the brain, will take place. This will depend somewhat his physicians explained. upon whether there is a recurrence of the headaches, insomnia and other ills that preceded the first operation
 Tonight's bulletin asserted the pa- tient was making satisfactory prog ress and that continued improvement was expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
RETAIL MERCHANTS
 HOLDING ANNUAL
 MEET IN RICHMOND

Richmond. Va, August 15.-"I a m not at all ypessimlstic over business conditions in this country said Murray s. McKinnon. president of ths Retail Merchants association, who arrived in Richmond today to attend the annual convention of that organ ization which opens here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock
 Conditions are not as good as they should be but they have been worse and I believe that time is all that is needed to work things out all right" he continued.
 MT. McKinnon was bitter against the federal reserve bank. the defia- tion policy of which he blamed for most of the depression in the county.
 Governor Westmoreland Davis and Mayor George Ainsiee will welcome the visitors and McD. Holiday Duna making the response.
 Extensive preparations for the en- tertainment of the visitors have been made. Automobile trips to points of interest in and about the city, lunch cons for the women who accompany the merchants. and final roof gar den party ,on Thursday night are among the features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
:
 UNITED MINE WORKERS TO DISCUSS KANSAS FIELD

Indianapolis August 15-The in tcrnational executive board of the United Mine Workers of America will discuss the situation in the Kansas fields tomorrow morning, it was an- nounced late today, by John l.. Lewis, president. It will be closed session.
 Alexander Howat. president of the Kansas district of the mine workers, has been called before the executive board, but late today had not re- ported. Mi. Lewis earlier In the day had said problems concerning the Kansas field would be considered this afternoon. He refused to com ment on the report emanating from Pittsburg, Kan, that Howat had been called to Headquarters. except to con firm it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
EXCESS PROFIT AND THE INCOME SURTAX
 IN FORCE ID JAN. 1
Administration Plan Was to Make Repeal Retroactive
 to Last January But House Refused
By Associated Press

Washington August 15.-The ad ministration tax revision bill was laio before the House of Representative today after the republican member ship of that body in conference had changed 1t so as to make repeal of surtax rates in excess of 32 per cent effective next January i, instead of last January |.
 This change, on the basis of pre- vious treasury estimates, would re- suit in the corporations and individ- uals with large incomes paying te the government in the next calendar year something like $2oo, ,0oo, 900 more than they would have paid had the administration plan Of making the repeais retroactive prevailed.
 Total tax reductions for this sifiscal year under the bill as revised were estima ted by some majority/members of the ways and means committee at 1850, ,000 900, as against approximately $550, 000,000, planned By committed republicans, and the total tax yield at about $s,2oo oo0.0 .00o.
 Changes of Conference
 As a result of the changes made by the republican conference, majority committee members further amended the bill before its presentation in the House, so as to make the corpora ion income tax 12h per cent after next January l, instead of 15 per cent, as originally planned. and the manufac- turer's tax on cereal beverages s cents a gallon Instead of 12
 Under plans adopted by the party conference, the bill will be taken up in the house at Ill a. m. Wednesday under a special rule calling for a final vote at 3 D. m. Saturday. Two days will be given over to general debate and two days to consideration of amendments under the five-minute rule. with amendments of committee members given preference.
 Democratic members of the House plan to hold a caucus tomorrow aft ernoon to decide upon a course of ac- ton, while the measure is under con- sideration, They also are expected
 tContinu<d on Page Fourteen)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16

Gosh, 1t Was Easy
 Pickin', :, :" Says Youth Who Pulled Hold-Up
By Associated Press

Chnttanooga, Tenn, August iS. / 4. .N, It was easy pickin's nnd . light to have heard him hoi- v when [ poked the gun in his
 s," was the way James uruett. 1e-year-oid highway man, brought back here from New Orleans today, described the holdup for which he Is to face s jury.
 Young Burnett told the officers that he conceived the robbery after seeing a moving picture. Securing a large revolver, Burnett proceeded to a local lumber plant in broad light, called the watch man behind R lumber stack and poking the gun into his midrift, told him 10 sssheli out" The watchman "shelled'' to the tune of SIS. The lad then boarded . train for New Orleans where he was picked up on informa ton from the Chattanooga authori- tics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16

1 highway bond issue, which 7 < voted by an overwhelming mg In 1920, to be invalid. becay date of the election was seY J the legislature. &
 T have given most caretx and earnest consideration to the sugges- tions which have been made during recent months for an extra session of the legislature" said Governor kilby, in making public his decision. The principal reason for these sug gestions, of course, has been the necessity for the resubmIssion of the road bond amendment, which was de- clared unconstitutionaliy adopted by the supreme court of the state.
 No Hurry
 There is no immediate occasion for action on this question for the req son that the funds set aside by the federal government for use in Ala bsma will be available until the mid ile of next year. Arrangements to that effect have been made by the state highway engineer.
 Furthermore, action by Congress as to future appropriations for road improvement is indefinite and unde- termined. l think it would be wise to walt at least until, the leuerdl government has acted definitely be- fore the legislature should take any action looking to plans for securing Alabama's $ part of such funds as may be voted by Congress.
 As to Soldiers
 T should like to relieve the anx- iety of the soldiers, sailors and ma rines in regard to their poll tax ex- emDtion also declared by the su- preme court to have been unconsu- tutionally provided, but there is no real emergency, as no general elec- ton is pending at this time. An extra session of the legislature could rot qualify soldiers for voting in To- cal elections during the present year, and I do not see any reason for an extra session of the legislature at fhiS time t-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
,Aduise De Valera Not
 fo Giue In to British on the Peace Proposals
By Associated Press

pubi'n. August i5.-Eamonn de Valera. the Irish republican lead CT, has been inundated with teie- grams, mostly from Irish rerub- Hcau leader. hss been irundste' Iicaus. advising him not to give in to the British government on the peace proposals.
 -If they tthe Irish rcpubiicausb accept the governments terms" asked one member of the Irish republican army. "what have we been fighting forf-
 On the other hand an official of the Sinu Feiu said today that it was those who wished 10 ccn- tinue the fight who rushed to the telegraph office--not those seek ing peace.
 One of the most prominent business men of Dublin, . strong advocate of home rule, said this evening; "We can never so back to where we were . month ago. Every ma1s hand would he against his fellow and we would he brought to the sham bies."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
Wires Fron, Capital
washlngton. Auxuat ls.-s

Washington. August i5.-fsps- l.)-The President may visit Museie shoals while en route to Rtrmingham In October. he told Representative Almon tOday when the coAgreasnaan presented the fnvitati6n In behaif of the Florence Chamber of CommePee.
 Washingt0n, August 1S.-(SDe- ciai.)-The First National bank of OAeonta has secured . charter from the treasury department, capital, e2S,OOOs presiAent. ]. 2. Wittmier, and cashier. L. Q. Box.
 WashinEton. Angust f5.-tSpe- cial.)-The Central Trust eom- pany of Jasp<r was today ad- nittted te the federal reserve bank of the Sixth district. The treasury aanounces that it goea n with . capital of 950.Oo0s aur- Plss. @iosooo. ana total reseurces. eeee.4l2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
FORMER NEW ORLEANS
 SPORTSMAN IS DEAD

New Orleans, August f5.-Alexan- der Brewster, timekeeper in the fa- nous barefisted fight between sulli- van and kilrain, and identified prom inently with many of the sporting events of several generations ago, died today at the age of S9.
 Brewster was one of the most pop ular referees of his day, and earned world reputation for fairness. He was a former commodore of the Southern Yacht club and was the or ganizer of the Crescent City Jockey club. He refereed several champion skips. He is said to have left a large estate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
NEGROESCORTEDBY TROOPS WILL HAVE I RIAL TOMORROW
Taken to Scene of His As sault andA Murder Where He Was Arraigned on
 Two Indictments

CentreviIIe, Aug. I5.-tspe- cial.)-Ciydc Thomas. negro, escorted by I70 state troops, was brought to CentervilIe this afternoon from Birmingham on . special train and arrai4ned on two indictments, charging mur- der and assault, which had been returned earlier in the day by the grand jury. A plea of not guilty was entered by attorneys for Thomas, who reserved the right to enter an additional pies of not guilty by reason of imam ity. Attorneys Jerome Fuller and Frank Head were appointed by the court to defend the me- gro, and his trial was set for Wednesday morning.
 Thomas is alleged by the county solicitor and sheriff to have confessed ts assauItinE and killing a I4-year-old white girl. daughter of . prominent farmer of the Randolph community. the body of the girl being found in . strip ef woods near her home last Thursday afternoon. Thomas was arrested Saturday and rushed to BirminGhsrs for safe Keeping immediately after his Alleged confession.
 Feeling here ia very tense, and the guardxmen will remain un- til the trial is concluded. "A special venire of 100 names was drawn thss afternoon. Thomas was indicted wfthss 10 minutes after the grand jury opened its session at II o'clock this morn ing.
 The negro was taken from the ! train to the courthouse with a0i- diers surrounding him. The cOurthOuxe and courthouse square had been cleared of ev- eryone except court officials and nttendants. After arraien- ment In open court. Thomaa was taken to the county jail, where the soldiers were stationed to guard hin. Col. w. E. Bare. is in command cf the troops. which consist of one company from Op<lfke. one company from Mont9oWery ana . portion of ancther Montgomery company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
1 MAY PASS GOOD ROADS
 BILL BEFORE RECESS
By Associated Press

Washington, August 15--The fed eral good roads aid bill was favor ably reported to the Senate today and effort will be made to pass it before recess
 It provides for a federal commits sion of three to disburse the slvO- 00O000 authorized for annual road improvement and required that thre.- sevcnths of the roads improved must be interstate, while four tlis may be inter county. Sixty per cent or more of federal funds would ka into interstate roads. A sliding scale of federal aid is provided for in states having large public land areas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
Detroit Times Goes
 Into Receiuer' $ Hands
Rx A.sociated rres.

Detroit, August l5.-Announcem emeh' of the appointment of the Union Trust of Detroit ss receiver Tor the i,etrolt Times. an evening newspaper. vas made this afternoon. A petition for involuntary bankruptcy was ilieu in federal court Saturday,
 James Schermerhorn, prestdehs e.o general manager of the Detroit mes company. stated the paper woniu p a,v. suspend publication. Ear S ao mer. an advertising agent or ehieaso. the petitioner, alleges s4oco m eo'd, missions Is due him for soilcI.'ns vertising, and that the eonpa s.,;y,ai also indebted for a"
 $500, 900. ,;, ,,a,,l,ties ,d ioininr in the request for the Ie "nS was filed also by MT Schermoerhorn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
SUSPEND BUSINESS AN
 HOUR TO HONOR STONE
By Associated Frees

Lafayette, Ind. August .5.-Busi- ness was suspended for an hour in Lafayette this afternoon during the funeral of Dr. Winthrop E. stone. president of Purdue university, who met death a month ago in fall from Mount Eanon. Canadian Rocks ies, his body havins been brought home Saturday
 Services were held at the Central Presbyterian church Many educators attended the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
BIG STRIKE LOOMS
 UP AS VOTE IS TAKEN
By Associated Press


 Wheeling. w. Va. August 15.-- strike In all mills of the Wheeling Steel corporations. to take effect immediately. was called late today by the execu- tive committee of AmaiEamated AssOciation of Iron. Steel and Tinplate Workers. The nliegei refmsal of the corporation to me- gotIate n wage scaIe for one of the subsidiaries, the Whitaker Gtcssner company, was said to he the cause of the com mlttee's ac- ton In calling the strike.
 Other plants of the corpora ton affected by the strike cali nre the Wheeling Iron and Steel cOmpany and the l.. A. neIie Iron Works. Several mills of the late ter have been in~ operation but not with fuII forces. Normally. between 1000 and 5000 amaiga- mated members are said to be employed by f%e corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
ExPEcT DECISION
 IN NEWSPRlNT STRIKE
Ky Assselated Prsss

New York, August 15.-Tho news .print atrike arbitration board. of which 9uAge. Frank Irwin is chat-- man, pt6bably will render . decision on. the| qusstfon of wages for neys- prtnt ivcrkeys for the coming year. tonnor4nw or Wednesday, F. w. Caf- liufe of Watertown, representing the FnanAfaNtvrers. said today.
 The Btefd is reviewing the evi- dance sdbm{tted at previous hearinRs by ,both al6ea, All &the neW1print rnills ir tl6e country, outside of the internatisAnS papex ccrngany, are in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
OUTLOOK BRIGHTER
 IN DUBLIN LAST NIGHT

Dublin August l5,--Ine pessih'9i over the Irish situation, which today in some quarters in Dublin reacneo almost the point of hopeiessness' yielded tonight to reasoned optimism when the programme for the meeting tomorrow of the Dail NEirrean was made public.
 Instead of immediately taking up the problem of peace or war, the S'hn Fein Parliament will spend at least two days in dealing witk the forniai- .ities incident to the opening or .ne new legislative body, thus providins an opportunity for many th'nss 'o happen behind the scene.
 All Ireland Is eager for declsio" hv the Parliament on the Britlsh gov ernment terms. whether It be accept ance of them. the expression or ue sire for further negotiations or reJec- ton. to remove the tension when eN ists. ia,t,on
 The belief prevails that relecuo" would mean a resumption on an Tn : tensified scale when the truce ehos of the guerilla warfare that TOT so lone terrified the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
ARGENTINA UNANIMOUS
 EnD ruusu INDEPENDENCE

Buenos Aires. August lo.-ba urehee c:innell. who recently arrived here as "enyoy of the Irish republic, mas cabled Eamonn Devaleria that AT pentjpa is practically unanimous Tor irish independence, and will suppor' any decision. A high mass Tor ire land was held at the Passionis. church. a large congregation peihs present."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENEnAL AND STATE


 Repair work on Erie road Is now let on contract basis.
 Millionaire Small has not been found d reported.
 we.tern products carry too Aish freight rates.
 Theatre nanaEers form associatisn tn New York. Police hunt weman in murdered priest ease. hNt two elasses- -en ployers and ems ployes.
 LOCAL
 American Legaen te form escort 1. .ooe strong for Presiaent. Retail merchaats tS make plan fSi eenventlen. natsep suEsesta candidates do m pFoteat soldier vote. stssse.sen win he ssve. hearisI Auxasf 23. I we.e. voter. to ee.spiIe sserse' for eandlaates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-16
LONDON OPTIMISTIC ON IRISH QUESTION
Dublin in Better Spirit as Dali Eirrean Programme
 Was Made Public
By Associated Press

London. August 15.-Optimism con- tinues the prevailing note in London over on the Irish question. The gen eral view is that Eamonn deValera. leader of the republicans in Ireland, having sought but failed to obtain improved terms,fts a position no worse than ne was several days ago, being conducted by both sides to ,hs controversy with consideration, thsre is no reason they sbouid break down.
 Although the Irish republican Par liament will convene in Dublin to- morrow. no decision with regard to the governments peace proposals ia expected for several days-until the assembly has had full opportunity .o debate the question at issue.
 Deciding Factor
 Public opinion herel considers that the letter Of Jan C. shuts. the sodth African premier. to Mir. DeValer:, urging acceptance of NShe imperial governments proposals, Nis likely to prove the central and deciding factor of the issue The belief V expressed, however, that the Dali Eireann w'll decline to assume responsibility for a decision but will refer the problem to pebiscitc of the Irish people, either by a referendum on the ques- ton of accepting or rejecting the governments proposals, or by new election to the southern Parlamens in which case 1t Is believed the ad' vice of General Shuts will have the greatest weight.
 After freedom for the last mon,n from their load of anxiety incident to the guerilla warfare. il is felt here that the Irish people will be reluctans to give a decision which would mean a return of, hostilities but will preter. to act on the advance Of Generai shuts and accept the government terms and leave to time the settie- ment of the Ulster problem