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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
Special to The Chieftain.

Special 70 The JhlcftaIn.
Denver, Jan. 27.-The state highway
commission is claiming that 1t has Sc
cured enough support to defeat Gov
crnor Shoup's plan of having one high
way commissioner responsible only to
the governor. The commission says,
and correctly, that the county commits
sionors are against the governor and
that the influence of the county COM
missioners on the membership of the
legislature is sufficiently strong to pre-
vent the governors plan from going
thru.
Governor Shoup admits that tho
county commissioners are against him.
but he believes the masses of the peo-
pie are with him; that they want tho
good roads money expended judicially
and that they will do everything in
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
WAGE REDUCTION NOTICE
ORDERED RESCINDED

t'hica so. Jan. 2I.-Thc United States
railway labor board today ordered
rescindcd notices OF wage reductions
on tho Atlanta. Birmingham and At
lantic railroad which were to have been
cffcctivc February /. The board stated
that railroad companies must present
petitions before the board for any re-
duction in employees wages.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
IN THIS, TOBACCO
BRINGS A PROFIT

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 27.--When
the state capitol building here was
cidcd to hold sessions in tho Baptist
temple and 1t was agreed that, as
meetings would be held in a church
building. delegates should refrain from
smoking. The money saved on
Smokes" will be contributed to the
church treasury.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28

East Las Vegas. N. M.-oniy one
vagrsnt was brought into tho justice
court of G. ~. stewart. who also is po-
lice magistrate during 1920 and the
number OF porepns charged with
drunkenness shrank from 122 in 1917
10 two in 1920.
The decrease in the number Of mr.
rests is attributed by Judge Stewart
to the absence OF tho open saloon.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
FRIENDS WILL co
TO IRELAND

New York, Jan. 27.-Eight members
of tho Society OF Friends. working in
the interests Of the American commit
tee for relief in Ireland will sail for
ireland Saturday to ascertain tho ma
ture and extent of American aid re
quircd to alleviate Irish suffering and
pressing economic needs.
G. j. Franco OF Seattle. Washington
brother of Senator F'rarco of Mary
land, will head tho delegation, It was
announced.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28

i,42 s,422,o51iS 20, OF which s1oa,-
231.911.oO was cash. Sale OF SI0O,-
100000 standard silver dollars to the
British government during the war to
relieve the silver famine in India, Of
fctals said. explained most OF the
difference in the cash.
Count of tho treasury's cash and
securities was ncceSsitstcd by the res
lSnation of Treasurer John Burke
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
KANSAS KILLSTAX
BILL ON BACHELORS

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 2I-Thc bachel-
or's tax bill, providing n levy of si0
each on all unmarried men in the state
WAS killed by n senate committee of the
legislature Thursday afternoon.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
DOUBLE WRESTLING CARD

Kansas City, Jan, 20 "Strangler'
I,ewis vs. Gustav Sulzo and wladck
Ibyszko VS.. John Pesck arc the attrac-
tions before Kansas city wrestling
fans here tonight. Both matches will
be to "A finish.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28
poy BILL INTRODUCED

Austin. Texas, Jan. 2L-Senator ].
G. McNealUs OF Dallas. introduced a
bill in the senate this morning propos-
ing establishment of a state athieth,
commission and regulation Of boxing
and sparring exhibitions in Texas.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-01-28

h'e.sd' .. ehure 10 uni.. Fss1.
tesd millions Of starving Chinese typisd
ih' dsesr.n., reading from right
provsrb, within ths four men brother
Churches throughout observe Sunday
feouay as "China Famine Comnittes
Tor China Famine Fund
Al church denominations
enough money to check the death
Ihe FUNDS subscribed will q China.
Fehuary being the first
Hno"n under the calendar
oee nopes to make China Famine
inc nsnt aSanst hunger which threatens
1oOoW face certain death from
c'symen VIII describe how the missionary
'fk oas peee this nation
10" naA looks first to U.S. The calamity
ones me starving people
ano economic life Of the wiz
ehd Wild Will disappear the worlds
are more than 1900 Christian Chinese starving
esndaS schoss and all church
opef. and In many eaes including meeting,
os "8 c"ssoons being received
Vernon Aunfos YORK CIV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
BUILDING BOOM
 ON AT COLUMBUS

Columcus, Miss, September ls.- Especial. .)-Columbu is experiencing an industrial and building boom, as several large manufacturing plants which have been closed down during the Last summer have recently re- .sumed operations and contracts for rhe erectionR of structures involving an outlay of more than $250000 have just been awarded. The two manu featuring enterprises which have turned on steam and begun operations after summer of idleness are the Tombigbee cotton mills and the Lu- cas E. Moore Slave company, while most of the construction work is to take place on the campus of the Mis- sissippi State College for Women, where three new buildings are to be erected
 The plants which are soon to re- sume operations are among the most important in the city, each giving employment to about 150 lasorers They were both esta blished many years ago, arid have until the past summer been in practically con;inu- ous operation; but the recent indus trial depression made 1t expedient for them to close down until condI- tions improved.
 The structures to be erected on the campus of the Mississippi State Col lege for Women include a dormitory. an academic building and homo for teachers. Contracts for the erection or these structures have already been awarded and work will begin al an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ABOLITION OF CROP
 CUTS BOIL WEEV|L
Legislative Action to EIimi- nate Crop for Year Recom-
 mended to Kill Pest
By Associated Press

New Orleans, September 13.--(Spe- cial)-The complete abolition of cot ton planting throughout the entire cctton belt. through legislative ac- ton for one year. was advocated as the only sure method of ridding the south of the boil weevil by Paul NJ. Potts, a planter of Natchitochez, La, in an address before the Louisiana and Mississippi divisions of the American Cotton association, meeting here today in conjunction with the Interstate Farm congress.
 q have tried every method sug- gested to get rid of the ravages of the weevil," said MT. Potts, but they have failed There is only one sure method. That is for the cotton belt, through legislative action, to pre- vent the planting of any cotton for one year. The weevil cannot propa- gate its species unless it has cotton plants to lay its eggs In. If there was no cotton for one year the weevil would be wiped out
 W. B. Thompson, leading cotton factor of New Orleans, president of the Louisiana division of the Amer icsn Cotton association, urged upon the cotton men present the necessity for controlling acreage and develop ing a chsin of bonded warehouses throughout the cotton belt.
 "The country will be on the high road to prosperity if the farmers con- tinue 10 plant only one-third of their acreage in cotton and the rest in food and feedstuffs," said MT. Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
IRON ORE IS SHORT, SAYS MINE OWNER
Report of Unlimited Supply Is False, Minnesota Operator
 Tells Mining Congress
By Associated Press

Washington. September 1S.--The known iron ore resources are far from unlimited, and ~any statement that our domestic iron resources will last 1000 years. is predicated upon many uncertainties" Charles w. Potts, Dearwood. Minn., mine operator declared today at meet ing of officers of the American min ing congress, devoted to discussion of schedule of the pending tariff bili, relating to iron and steel.
 "The present known resources of Pittsburg grade iron ore. based upon the constant expanding requirements of the steel industry" Mir Potts asa serted, ''wil be exhausted In 2s years and the merchantable grade iron ores from the great mines of Minnesota will at the present rate of depletion, be practically exhausted within the next 15 years, unless new discoveries are made The exhaustion of our domestic high grade deposits of iron ore is so imminent that all ready the greatest brains in the in dustry are undertaking the develop ment of processes for making usdble low grade iron ore hitherto con sidered of no value"
 Manganese deposits in the United States however, the Minnesota mino operator said, will last the steel in- dustry as long as the present known high grade deposits of iron ore will last the steel industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
LEADING RURAL CARRIER

Rockfard September 1S-( (SpecialD T. o. Kimbrough of Rockford Is the leading rural letter carrier of Ala bama as reckoned from an official standpoint. Mir. Kimbrough is car Tier on Rural Free Delivery Route Number l. from Rockford and was recently elected president of the Letter Carrier association of Ala bama. He 1as been fin the service several years and is experienced in the associational work of the state He has recently served as mem Der of the executive committee. He is very prominent in church and civic work in this section is the chairman of the board of stewards of the Rock ford Methodist is a Mason Odd Eel low Eastern Star and a member of other secret orders. He is an alter nate delegate to the North Alabama conference which meets in Birming- ham in November and is also an all ternate delegate to a National Rural Letter Carri&s association which meets in Nashville a few mon.1 hence,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
Women to Be Sold
 Stripped to Waist
 Says JobIess Seller
By Associated Press

New York. September IS.-Urbafn Ledoux, also known as "Mr. Zero" who auctioned off jobless men on Boston Common, said today he would hold similar auction next Monday near the New York public library after parade of the unemployed up Broadway. He said that not only would he put jobless men on the block, strip them to the waist and sell their services to the highest bid der, but that he also would auction off the services of any unemployed women who might apply.
 Asked if his methods with women would be the same as with men, he said why, certainly if necessary" and called attention to the modes os dress of women in Broadway musical comedies, and on Fifth avenue.s
 Mir. Zero" will lead the parade under an old umbrella which he has decorated with red hearts and em- oellished with his motto Lift up your hearts," He will provide the hungry with coffee and doughnuts before puttinS them on the auction block.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
OPERATORS FIGHT,
 DELAY SENATORS
Coal Men Ask Senators Stay From West Virginia Un-
 til Trials End
By Associated Press

Washington, September 1S.-The Senate special committee investigat- ing mine labor troubles in West Vir- ginia was urged in a telegram re- ceived from z. T. Vlnson, general counsel for the coal operators in that state to postpone its investiga;l ion of conditions in Mingo and Logan counties until after the murder and arson trials in Mingo county and the grand jury Investigations in Logan county were concluded
 Chairman Kenyon of the committee received the telegram, in 1t Mir Vim son stated that the presence of your committee here to carry on it's further investigation at this time would seri- ously embarrass the trials in Mingo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

Natalie felt everything go black about her. Tho white washed walls, the windows and the speaker.
 Then, sounding far away. the nurses voice, apologetic and solici- tous.
 Forgive me for blundering idiot! Ioughtn't to have sprung that on you, suddenly. 1t was the eoinci- dence that sort of startled me
 With . tremendous effort Ntalie pulled her waning forces together and sat up on the couch. holding out an imploring hand.
 What was it that you said? My uncIe--dying? It-it isn't possible! Oh, say it isn't. Say it isn't.''
 ''Of course it isn't. I was stupidly exaggerating. It's just that he be- came ill last night. late. and the but Ter had difficulty in getting a doe tor-the butler lost his head bit- and MT. Ducane nearly lost his life through lack of the proper remedies, administered quick. It was his heart"
 Nstalie,s eyes M were stsring wildly
 Co, on. go on Quick, she stan mered. distraught.
 Lie down, and I'll tell you all I know doctor came all right. and pulled him round. But it seems there was some difficulty in getting nurses. And so they rang up here-it was very late last night--and asked for two. Miss Johnson went at once, and Miss Green early this morning.
 Miss Johnson's a clever girl She knows her business. The matron tel ephoned her about this morning about some oxygen shed sent over from the hospital. It's against regu- ations to let it go out of the place. but the case was exceptionally ur- gent. Besides. the matrons an ac- quaintance of your uncle's-that is to say. he's come here with presents for the patients. and he gives large sums in charity for the upkeep of the different wards" i
 Quick. tell me more-a bout him self" interrupted Natalie, wildly. (Dear, generous Uncle Frederick: awicked a girl she'd been. to run away from him An. she was amply punished nowo
 Hes pretty bad, but I daresay he'll pull through all right. Three doctors that are considered among
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

they sped away at reckless speed. Tears were tricxling down the girls cheeks. drearily and forebod- ingly How awful if, when they reached their destination, she should see the blinds pulled down!
 Dear, generous. kindly Uncle Fred erick. Oh. how wrongly she mad act ed towards him, If he recovered. her whole life would be directed on a |rattern to his wishes.
 She had been punished for her ob- stinacy and seIfishness. second chance. If only ne would nve,
 She closed her eyes and prayed hard that she might. at any rate get home before the end, and see him to obtain forgiveness.
 They stopped with a jerk, and Ma talie--opening her eyes-saw the fa- miliar street, She dare not look to~ wards the windows. terrified lest she should see the blinds drawn down.
 The student helped her out of [ e little side car to the pavement. She thanked him brokenly and stumbled up the steps. colliding sharply with someone who was coming down.
 ''Natalie."
 It was Maurice Danby. and he caught her by the arm.
 She looked Imploringly at him with tear blurred eyes.
 I've just heard--don't tell me m too late-my uncle" she sobbed out, heartbroken enly! Come in. Hes calling for you, Natalie,r
 Tomorrow "Natalie--at Lasts'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
The sy MAY CHRISTIE
 Disturbing kiss
XLV.-"HE'S CALLING YOU!" Copyright. I921 by The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

the best in New York are attending him."
 Natalie found strength to get up of the couch and clutched the woman by the hand.
 When the matron telephoned thi. morning how--how was he?"
 The nurse hesitated. Would she tel Natalie the whole truth? Miss Johnson said he would pull through all right" She broke off for she could not bring herself to de liver later news that had been less satisfactory.
 "And-when the other nurse wen on duty-Miss Greene, you called her what of thatg What did she say?''
 Miss Greene had considered the case hopeless, and had telephone the matron to tell her so. Besides nurses aren't clever. like the doctors They don't really know-not in a diff ficult case like Mir. Ducane's-''
 Her hesitation was enough for Ma talie. She guessed the worst was feared.
 Tell someone to call taxi I'm going home at once. Oh, don't bothe about me, please. I'm all right. oh. uncle" The girl broke down and wept
 But almost at once she pulled her self together. She hurried out int, the corridor with rapid steps that showed no trace of weakness, the nurse following and protesting.
 You're not fit to go. Lie down and let me telephone to find out ths very latest bulletin. It won't .ak6 more than a few moments, and will be much more satisfactory. Stop dearie. do'
 Natalie was deaf dumb and bind to her entreaties.
 She managed 10 get down to the front door of the hospital and found student there about to mount his motor cycle. An empty side car was attached to the machine.
 Oh, would yssu take me home at oIce' please" she implored the strange young man. Tits bad news-or l wouldn't bother you.' She gave him the address You ought to do it in about eight minutes. if you go as fast as you possibly can. Please take me-
 The student instantly succumbed as most men did to Natalie's appeal Ing beauty and soft, .traily voice.
 He helped her into the side car and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
THREE

iate that Poiand's quota Of immi- grants for September had been flied and she would have to return 10 Po- land. Karolina was heart broken and desperate. She would never go back to the misery she had left. She would kill herself first. she said
 Stefania made a sudden resolve. She would return in her sisters place. She put her American made hat and coat on Karolina. Then she gave her pass to New York and bade her go to friends who were waiting for her.
 Stefania's ruse was discovered aft CT several days when she refused to eat She was brought before the fed ersl commissioner yesterday charged with aiding an alien unlawfully to enter the country. but was so weak that her case was postponed. The immigration men say sine viii nave rs go back to Poland if her sister is not found. But Stefania refuses to tell where karolina is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
--------------------------es s-------------- SCHOOLS UNDER WAY

The opening exercises of Pell City high school was attended by the iar- gest crowd of citizens and patrons in the history of the school. The en- rollment of students Is already more than $50. Principal w. L. Hicks made very stirring address to the student body and patrons of the school. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. w. P. Lowell who made very inspiring address Other prominent citizens of Pell City who made interesting talks were: Messrs. P. Pearson, B. D. Gather. F. w. White, R. D. Love, J. H. Willing ham. J. l.. Ragland, Rev. c. L. Her. ring and Miss Martha Weir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
TH0RSBY INSTITUTE
 BEGINS TERM TODAY

Thorsby, September 13.--(Special.) Thorsby institute opens It's sixteenth school year Wednesday,, September l4. with a good prospect of a larger attenoance than ever at the begin nlng or term. Some changes have been made in the faculty, but no low cring of the standards heretofore maintained is contemplated
 Work on the new dormitory for girls which has been under construc- ton for several months has been sus- pended until more funds are avail able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
------------- -s-------z-------------- ILLU STR ATED LECTURE

Rockford September 13.-(Spec .al.1 The Rockford Epworth League caap- ter has announced that the Rev. Vim. G. Echo1s of Birmingham leader Of league work in the bounds of the North Alabama conference will give an Illustrated lecture at the Ccosa county high school auditorium at Rockford on Saturday evening Sep tember 17 at 7:30 o'clock. It is un- derstood that the nature of the lec- ture will be confined strictly to Ep. worth League work throughout the bounds of Southern Methodism with particular emphasis on the North Alabama Conference Epworth League work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ROOSTER TRfP PLANNED.

Columbus, Miss, September 13.- tSpecial )-During the past summer several booster trips have been made through territory contiguous to Co lumbus. and another jaunt will be made during the latter part of Sep tember. the itinerary including Ma con, Bigbee Valley. Crawford and Broonsville. all being prosperous towns situated south and southwest of Columbus. The plan was inau- gurated by the Columbus Dispatch but IS now being sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce under the auspices of which the coming trip will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Columbus. Miss, September l3.-- Special 1-It is estimated that s50,- 900 will be required to defray the ex- penses of the home coming weei. which is to be held here October 17-22 to celebrate the centenary of Columbus. and R. E. Johnston, gen eral chairman of the centennial com mittee. has appointed the following committee to solicit subscriptions: F.. P. Phillips. chairman; s. E. Johnson. T. J. Locke. l. |. Gaston, w. B. Har- rington. Parker Reeves. J. S Loeb. c. C. Richardson, John Beard This committee has egun work and a goodly proportion of the desired sum has already been raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
.-- T
 PLAN NEW LIBRARY BUILDING

Montevallo, September 13-(Spe- cal. )--Plans and specifications for a new library building and a new pres loents home are being prepared by Architect W. T Warren, Birming- ham, and bids for construction will be asked for soon. It will be remem- bered that the presidents home was destroyed by fire in May It is hoped tliat work on the new buildings will be begun in a month or two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
s-7--7-7'= W. M. u. TO MEET

Gadsden. september 1s-(Speeial.) ) The Baptist w. M. u of Etowah county will hold it's annual meeting at Glencoe Baptist church next Wednesday beginning at 10 o'clock Every Baptist church in Etowah county will send delegates. Miss Han nah Reynolds, the state young peo- ple's leader. will be present and make an inspirational talk and hold confer ences for the young people. Lunch will be servel at the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
REVIVAL srRyIcEs rNn

Goodwater. September 1S.-( (Spe- cial. )-Revival services, after being in progress for a. week came to successful close last night. Thir- teen members were received by bap- tism and three by letter. total Is. Rev. Pruett, pastor of Kellyton Meth odist church, did most of the preach ing, and his sermons were strong and convincing. Large crowds attended the services. Much good has already resulted from the meeting and much more expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
 FORMING NEW COMPANY

Thorsby, September, 13.-(Specal.) ) Negotiations are under way for the organization of an incorporated com pany in which J. l.. Winslow of Thorsby. well known as an expert sweet potato grower and curer, will have a prominent interest Details of the proposition have not been fully worked out, but there is good pros pect that the organization will be co mpleted on substantial scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
SMALL ROY DROWNED

Scottsboro. September 1S.--tSpe- cial)-Woodrow. the 4-year- old son of pr. and Mrs Casey of near this place, was drowned in hole of water near Campbell gin yesterday. His body was found floating in hole of water used at the gin. It was thought that the child had been dead about an hour when his body was discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
FAIR ASSOCIATION
 sss FORMED BY NEGROES

r Gadsden September 1S.-(Special) The Etowah County Negro Fair asso- ciation has been formed in Gadsden with James Hews as president, Dr.. W. Coffee. secretary. and W. A. Johnson. treasurer The association voted to hold fair this fall during the third week in October and all the colored people have been called upon to lend their aid.