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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
l MITCHELL OUSTED FROM OFFICE BY
 SUPREME COURT
Ny FRED II. GoRMLEy
 22i-e First National Bank Building Montgomery Bureau, The Age Herald

Montgomery, July l4--( Special. l--- George W. Mitchell, sheriff of Lau- sserdaie cou1ls since fhe middle of January, 1919. was convicted of cor ruption in office and removed from his official position by the unanimous vote of the supreme court shortly be- fore noon Thursday The specific charge was that Mitchell had hired out Aaron Black, negro, while Black was supposed to be a prisoner in the county jail, and had collected for his services $49.f0, which was not turned into the proper account.
 The supreme court reached it's de- cision in less than one hour after the case had been submitted without ar gument by agreement between attor- neys for the state and defense Not only does the decision remove Mitchell from his present office. but he is prohibited from holding any public office of profit during the term for which he was elected sheriff The moment the court an- nounced it's decision Mitchell ceased to be sheriff and the office became vacant Governor Kilby will fill the vacancy as soon as he has given the proper consideration to the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
 RECEIPT OF COFFIN IS FOLLOWED BY KILLING
Fly Associated Press

Anderson, $. C., July 14-Recelpt by B. F. Bagwell of Carswells Insti- ute, near here. of miniature cof- fin several days ago was followed to- night by one death and possible fla tai injuries to another man
 The coffin contained note, ad- vising Bagwell and his brothsr-in- law, B. F. Ramey. to leave the couu- ty, according to officers and .heir charges that Thomas Hays. 51, a ncighbor had sent it. were followed by general shooting, in which Hays met death. and Ramey was wounded five times by buckshot.
 Hays heard that the sending cf the 1S-inch casket with the note was be- ing placed at his door and tonight he and several friends went 10 the home of Ramey, according to the lat ter's claim. and severely beat him in the presence of his wife and two small children. Hal Ramey. an 1s- year-old sor, was said to have come to his fathers defense with shot gun, and general firing was started. No arrests had been made tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
PER$HING SEEKING
 BETTER RELATIONS
By Associated Press

Washington, July 14.--Genera1 Pershing took measures today to es- tablish hetter relations between the army general staff, of which he is now head and Congress. Accom- panied by his assistant, Major Gen eral Harbqard, and unannounced. he called on The military committees of both houses, exchanging pledges oe cooperation with chairmen and members sn an effort to make the army worthy of the nation
 Incidentally. it was said by con, mittee men. the general broke a pre- eedent, for he was declared to be the first chieg of staff to have thus called inflrmally on the committees since the staff came into being.
 Hints o' friction between the com Inittees and the staff have been fre- quent for years. Apparently, it was with knowledge of this situation in mind that General Pershing set out today on his calls He was greeted cordially and brief addresses were made on both sides during his visit, Senator Wadsworth. New York, and Representative Kahn, California, the committee chairman replying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
Rattler Kills Bulldog; Holds Fiue Negroes
 at Bay Before Killed

CentreviIle. July I4.--tSpecIal.p Former Sheriff Charles I. Oakley, who owns fine river pinntntion five miles south of CentreviIle, came to town this afternoon. bringing with him the largest rattlesnake ever heard of in this community. The xnnke was some six and n half feet In Iepgth and larger than the arm of good sized mnn. The snake had 10 ratties and q burton.
 This rnttIesuake was killed by W. C. Head on the Oakley farm after n desperate battle, requiring . number of shots with . rifle to dIspatch the snake.
 With one stroke this monster killed buIIdoR and held five negro men nt hay until the arrival of young Head with his rifle. The yeIis of Nase five negroes aroused tine neigh hboriooJ. The old settlers of this community state that they have never known larger rattteSnuke. On the nr- rivnI of MT. Oakley n large crowd viewed the snake and expressed axtonishment at its size.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
PRELIMINARY BEGINS
Charged With Using
 Mails to Defraud

Huntsville. July 14.-(Special)- )-- The preliminary hearing of Tracy W., Pratt of Huntsville, president of the West Huntsville Cotton Mills, and w.. w. Haralson, former auditor for the Alabama insurance commission, who were indicted with Jared D. Wolfe of Philadelphia and Alfred Adams. Jr., of Atlantic City, on charges of using the mails in a scheme to defraud, was begun here today before United States Commissioner Schuyler Rich ardson. After presentation of the governments showing against Pratt and Haralson had been made by Dis orict Attorney Pettus. Emanuel Bar Tick of Philadelphia. supreme re- corder of the Heralds of Liberty, of which Pratt Is president, testified that he wrote the letters to stock holders of the International Loan and Trust company, on which the gov- ernment bases its charges of att tempted fraud, and that neither Pratt nor Haralson had any knowledge of them. The hearing adjourned late today until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
FULL STATE TICKET
The Virginia Republican Convention
 Winds Up Business
By Associated Press

Norfolk, Va. July 14-A full state ticket was nominated by the repub lican state convention which was in session until late tonight. disposing of practically all the business before the delegates.
 Henry W. Anderson. the only man prominently mentioned for the place. was the nominee for governor. Other nominations were:
 John H. IIa ssinger of Washington county. fu lieutenant governor; Harry K. Wolcott of Norfolk, attor- ney general Mrs. Elizabeth L. Otey, Lynchburg. superintendent of schools; ]. w Fappiford. state treasurer; T.. x. Parsons, Grayson county. secretary of the commenwealth; Gilbank Twigg. of Fouquiera member of the state corporation commissions; Jacob $. Halderman, Frederick county. corn missioner of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL,

GENEtAL Witnesses tell Of alleged events on StiIIman yacht. sModesty." Less said now regarding negotih- tions the better. says premier. Rainbow division veterans in Cleve- land for reunion.
 Statement by governor of federal reserve relieves strain. Treasury reveals British plea for deht cancellation.
 Stock exchange business drops to new low figures.
 Hedge selling is cause of an easy cotton market. Farm bureau quick to answer con- gressional query.
 Law enforcement officers trial postp0ned until August 10. Fishing at Codcn Is at high tide with big catches.
 Covington county is studying truck farming.
 LOCAL AIleEed diamond palmer is taken by local police.
 Freight business- ts growing better on the Southern.
 Texas road comes here to get cons. Police believe they have clue to ax fiend.
 Bus,nes. nc. figure on Ford re- sources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
AUSTIN PRAISES FORCE
Declares Deputies Are Harassed by
 Whisky Men and Gamblers

Montgomery, July i4.-Chief Law Enforcement Officer Conrad w.. Austin returned to Montgom- cry Thursday from Mobile. where he had investigated the charges against three of his men and gave out for nal statement that he $had found that his men had been doing their duty without fear or favor and in . gentlemenly way.
 Chief Austin also charged tha there was a well organized effort on the part of bootleggers, whisky men and gamblers in Mobile to swear out warrants and harass members of the law enforcement department in or der to run them out of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
Several BelieUed
 Dead m Nebraska
 Following Deluge
 By Associated Press

Alliance, Neb.. July 14.-several persons are reported to have perished one is known to have been killed thousands of head of live stock have been lost, scores of ranch homes around Andrews. r miles west of Crawford have been destroyed and fields have been devastated by the cloudburst which deiuged the White River canyon country today. Craw ford late tonight was taking meas ures to prevent inundation of a sec ton of the city by a 14-foot wall of water which is rushing down the White River canyon from the inun- dated district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
WORLD COTTON ESTIMATE
Production for Year 1920-21 Placed
 at 19,595, ,000 Bales
By Associated Press

Washington. July 14.-The world cotton crop Tor the year 1920-2i, is placed at 19,595,000 bales of 50o- pound gross, or 47s pounds net by the bureau of market and crop esti- mates. department of agriculture, which based it's calculation on the best Information available. The bu- reau of the census. commerce depart ment. places the world production cf commercial cotton at 19,930,000 bales of 800 pounds net. exclusive of lin- ters, passing it's calculation on pub lished reports. documents and cor respondence.
 The department of agriculture's figures were made up as follows:
 United States, 13.366.000 bales; In- dia. 2.97S. .000; Egypt. 1,251.0o0; China, 1 GOO, GOO: Russia, 1s0,000; Brazil, 100.- 900; Mexico, 165.000: Peru. 157,00o. and all other countries 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
COL ONEL BRlNDLEY
 SECURES APPOINTMENT

Washington. July 14.-tSpe- eiaI. .l-Lieut. Col. A. R. Brindley of Gadsden, formerly judge advo- cate general. United states army, will he attacked to the legal de- pertinent of the federal trade com mssstOns tomorrow. 1t is learned tonight.
 The appointment was made de- spste the elamor of "deservtng' repubttcanss and was based on the legal record made by Colonel Brtndley during the war.
 Colonel BFindIey. before she war WAS . prominent member of the eadsden bar. and served sov-. esal terns h the lcgtsIaturo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
INITIAL MEETING
 ON IRISH ISSUE
 HELD IN LONDON
British Premier and Irish Leader Discuss Peace at Tea In Lloyd Georges
 Official Residence
By Associated Press

London, July 14.-Premier Lloyd George and Eamonn De Valera, Irish republican leader, had tea together in the premier's official residence in Downing street this afternoon and spent more than two hours and a half making clear to each other the circumstances under which they thought Great Britain and the Dial Eireann might be willing to seat delegates at conference table with representatives of Ulster in an eff fort to compose the age-long diff ferences between the three parties and settle the Irish question.
 What many English people not long since would have considered impos- sible has happened-this meeting Of the British prime minister and the man whose supporters designate him President of the Irish Republic"
 The extreme length of the private conversation and the fact that it Is said to have ended "amiably," and that an agreement was reached to issue a joint communlque Is interpret ed as a good augury. That the pray CTS of both peoples for the success of the conference were fervent was shown by the kneeling Irishmen and women in Downing street reciting the Rosary, and singing hymns, while the Archbishop of Canterbury, pre- siding at a meeting in the national assembly of the English Church, re- minded the assembly that the con- ference was meeting and invited all present to stand for few moments in silent prayer.
 Resume Discussion Today
 This initial talk between the two leaders, the preliminary nature or which was emphasized by both sides, had at least one earmark common to monentous gatherings of states men in recent years, for at its con clusion the only word vouchsafed the public was a cryptic joint communi- que containing the bare announce ment that there had been free ex- change of views, in which their re- lative positions were defined and that the discussion would be resumed to- morrow.
 From both sides, however. it Is gIeaned that the long talk was mark ed by the utmost cordiality, not in the least marred by the candor with which the two viewpoints were pre- sented, and left the participants satisfied and able to assure ther colleaguesStha there were substan- tial grounds for hope of an ultimate settlement.
 Because of MT. DeValera's account ability to the Dail Eireann for com mitments made in behalf of South ern Ireland, it Is learned, he was un- able to give unqualified replies to some of the premier's propositions But both were keen to scent danger when the talk bordered on issues re- ,garded as irreconcilable, and there was consequently no time when rupture was imminent
 The crowds in Downing street. mostly women, who waved the Slnn Fein colors. sang patriotic songs, and devoutly knelt in the streets recit' Ing the Rosary, cheered the Irish
 tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
WILL BE SUNK TODAY
 Rv A@ociafad Preas

Newport News, July 14.-Former German Craft S-1s2 and Via will be sunk off the virrinia capes tomorrow by gun fire from American restroyers of Division Thiry-six. The former enemy craft werd anchored off the capes tonight and he attack will be- gin early tomorrow These two craft and the cruiser FrApkfurt and battle ship Ostfreisland aae all that remain of the German shi4s brought to this country as war spois
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
SUNDAY ADJUSTMENTS
 HELD LEGITIMATE AS
 PASSING THE PLATE
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, July 14.--An or dinance of the city of Pomona. near here, prohibiting Sunday amusements for which an admis sion fee was charged was held unconstitutional yesterday by Su- perior Judge Burnell. The judge declared the draft was class leg islation, because, while prohibit ing theatres and similar enter prises from operating on Sunday it allowed churches to take up a collection which he said was vir- tually an admission fee at Sum day services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
SPECIAL SESSION CALLED By Associated Press

Raleigh. N. O., July I4.-The gem eral assembly of North Carolina will meet in special session December D, to consider relief for municipalities suffering from the invalidation ot the 1921 municipal finance act, be. cause of clerical erector and to pro- vide for a s700.0oo deficit in the school funds of the state. Decision to call the special session was reached by Governor Morrison and the council eff state this afternoon, but the formal call has not been is- sued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
HOUSE CONCLUDES
 CEly,sp'AL DEBATE <5sN TARIFF BILL
Measure Starts Today on 7-Day Stretch of Consider alton of Amendments
 Under Limited Debate
By Associated Press

Washington, July 14.--The House concluded general debate on the Fordney tariff bill late tonight after the longest session of the six days since unlimited discussion began. It Is ready to start tomorrow on seven- day stretch of consideration of amendments and of debate under i've minute limitation.
 Schedules, open to amendment from the floor will be taken up, ac- cordng to announcement of Chairman Fordney of the ways and means com mittee. in the following order;
 Hides, dyestuffs and dye control cot ton, oil and asphalt. The committe, which by special rule is permitted to offer amendments to any paragraph, has many changes it will recommend mostly, however, 1t is understood, in the nature of correction of errors.
 oil was to the fore in the days discussion, although Representative Cochran, democrat. New York, mado a two and one half hour attack on the bill generally, describing it IS "a policy of plunder."
 Has Friend and Foe
 The oil duty inserted in the last moments of committee deliberation, had both friend and foe on the floor during the day, the discussion being led by Representative Chandler of Oklahoma, in it's defense, and Repre- sentative Treadway of Massachu setts, in opposition. Both are republ- can members of the committee, which drafted the bill
 Mir. Chandler charged that attempts to compel withdrawal of the duty of 35 cents a barrel on crude and Pa cents a barrel on fuel oil were trace able directly "to propa gandists of the Standard Oil company" He 6e- clared also that the Standard was responsible for the nationwide Im- pression that there is shortage of must be preserved"
 A tariff, he said, was necessary to maintain American supremacy in oil. Mir. Treadway's S opposition was based on the discrimination which he saiu would result from an oil duty. He declared it would cost Massachusetts industries s5.000,000 a year in extra manufacturing expenses while at the same time there would be an adGt. tional demand for. coal throu ughout New England. He read letter from Governor Cox of his state. urging defeat of the proposition. and say ing that New England business men were unanimous in opposition to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
WEEKS SEEKS AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT FORD OFFER
Would Pay Fiue Millions for Plant and Equipments;
 Leasing Dams for Century
Proposes to Convert Enterprise Into Fertilizer Plant Limiting Profits to Per Cent, and Keeping It
 Ready for Government in Case of War
By Associated Pres.

Washington, July 14-Secretary Weeks announced to- night that he would ask Congress for authority accept proposal by Henry Ford for acquiring the nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals the offer to be sub stanta The proposal which was transmitted by Secretary Hoover today his desk Mr. Weeks sad adding that he would begin the study of it's terms at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15

Mir. Ford offers to buy ths nitrate plant equipments and lands for s5,- Ooo,0oo and lease for 100 years ths Wilson and Number dam, when completed at an annual obligation of @l,500,000, He proposes to convert the works into a fertilizer plant, tho profits of which would be limited to per cent and to keep It in readiness for the manufacture of explosives by the government in time of war.
 If acceptance of the offer |.
 found advisable, Mir. Weeks said
 he would ask Congress for au-
 thority to sell the plant and lease
 tho dams and for an appropria-
 ton to complete the electric iu-
 stnhation on them. This work
 h estimated to cost s2s.OOO 900
 and on this sum Mir. Ford pro-
 poses to pay interest at the rate
 of per cent and to amortixe tb,
 entire cost of both dams over s
 period of 100 years.
 Discussions with Mir Ford leading up to the offer, Secretary Hooyer sad, were conducted by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Houston with the approval of Secretary Weeks.
 Wni Maintain Locks
 Completion of tho works. Mir. Hoover pointed out, will mak. the tennessee river nayigable to Cbstta- nooga. MT. Ford, he added. Will undertake to maintain the locks and other Facilities, The power deveIop- ca, he continued, will ultimately greatly exceed the requirements of the fertilizer plant and MT. Fora ness.
 Acceptance of tke offer. My Hoover said, lis entirely for deci.io, py congress, and that body will uo douot befgreatly guided by secretary weeks views in the matter. Afr. ford hasS made a genuine proposal .t snows courage to agree to pay out ea'ooo' oo0 to spend further sums upon larEt works. and besides. to take an annual obligation for about sl,oO0,o00 for 100 years and to agree 10 maintain nitrate plant in reserv, for the government for that period whatever may be the result, Mr Ford's offer does prove what .hs public associations have contended that the completion of this project has commercial value"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
PLANE FALLS INTO BAY By Associated Press

PensacOIa, Fla, July I4--W. F. Hill and H. M. Brady escaped un- injured late today when an N-9 sea- plane which Hill was pilotng crashed into Pensacola bay. The machine was wrecked. The men were rescued by the crew of fishing smack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
THE WEATHER
By Associated Press

Washington, July 14.--Alabama and Mississippi: Local thunderstorms Fri day and probably Saturday; no change in temperature.
 Georgia Local thunderstorms Friday and probably Saturday; no change In temperature.
 Tennessee: Local showers and Friday; Saturday partly cloudy. somewhat lower tenn, perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
MRS. KAbER WILL
 LIKELY KNOW HER
 FATE BY TONIGHT
Defense Rests After Woman Refuses to Submit to Ex- animation or to Confer
 With Her Counsel
By Associated Press

Cleveland, July 14.-Eva Catherine kaber, on trial for the murder of her husband, Daniel F. Kaber, may know her fate tomorrow night.
 The defense rested It's case tiI!s afternoon after Mrs. Kaber had re- fused to come into court voluntarily, submit to examination by physicians to determine her mental condition or to talk even to her counsel.
 Rebuttal testimony of the states alienists and probably sur-rebuttal by the defense Is expected to be completed by noon tomorrow. Argu- ments by counsel then will follow. Each side has been allotted two hours and less time may be consumed 1t was indicated. The court will then charge the jury and send it to it's room for deliberatlon on verdict.
 Mrs Kaber did not testify Her counsel said they believed she could Lnot stand the ordeal of taking the Witness stand, although two physici-
 ms declared her physicial condition
 ormal after making an examinn-
 pn M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
FORD COMPANY OFFICIALS DECLINE TO COMMENT

Detroit, July i4.-Officials os sae Ford Motor company today refuse0 to comment oh an Associated Press dispatch from Washington staeinr Henry Ford had presented propcsei for leasing the Muscle Shoals niereee plant. other than to say that seave- ment might be made after the govern ment had considered the proposal anu announced it's decision.
 It was stated at Ford headquarters office that government officials nad approached the automobile manu- facturer carly this year. and asked him to consider leasing the property
 A number of Ford company engt. neers completed survey of the Muscle Shoals plant