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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
CRASH IS FATAL.

New YOrk, UctOber 3U.-An auto- mobile crashed through Grand Con course yiaduet railing tonight and fell to the roadway. 30 feet below, crushing one of it's occupants to death and seriously injuring two others. Herman Neuffer, manufact- urer. ran to the viaduct rail to learn the fate of the automobilists, lost his balance and plunged headlong Into the wrecked machine. He died 30 minutes later. Seymour Skolnick, merchant believed to be owner of the machine, was killed in tho crash. Those hurt were Isadore Eisman. tim smith. and an unidentified woman. Both probably will die. hospital phy- sicians said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
WILSON STILL IN BED Av Aaaaniafad Pr~aa

washington, Octobsr So.--Former President Wilson has practically TO- covered today, 1t was said at his home. from the slight attack of in- digestion which yesterday prevented him from receiving Marshal roeh. However. oa advice of his physician, Read Admiral Carey T. Grayson Mir Wilson cancelled all engagements for today and remained In bed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
20 DROWNED WHEN
 STEAMER CAPSIZES
By Associated Press

Antwerp, october 3o.-Twcnty per- sons were drowned by the capsizing of the steamer August in the Schedt yesterday. Owing to the shifting of the cargo when the wheel damned hard aport, the vessel took on heavy list, went over quickly and sank within minute or two. H
 The passengers and crew below had no time to reach the decks. All those "a above deck were saved The ship was only about 50 yards from shore when the accident happened, and it Is reported that the captain reached shore and disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
SEEK CAPITAL REMOVAL By Assorlat cd Y,reep

Baton Rouge. La, October so.--A serious project, said 70 have the backing of large number of tho few makers. has besn launched in ths legislature for the removal of the state capitol from Baton Rouge to New orleans, Repsessusasive R L. Williams Of Siensills, r~rlsh. sponsors the project and has been active for several days among the various legs islatlNe groups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

to Admlrai IOrthy, the regent,
 who has called meeting of the
 cabinet.
 Budapest, october 30.--What is de- clared to be an ultimatum was de-
 livered today to the Hungarian gov ernment by representatives of Great
 Britain, France and Italy in behalf
 of the entente. demanding that
 Charles be handed over to the com
 mander of the British squadron, and
 the immediate proclamation of his deposition asked. At about the same
 time representatives of the little en-
 tente notified the foreign minister
 unlt ii the ultimatum was not opeyed
 without delay, hungary alone would
 be responsible for the inevi.apie ana
 serious consequences.
 ,.,,,,.,,est UcIopvr 3e.-Whether or
 not torinel King Charles will sign a
 writ of apdica tlon Is the great qaes-
 non prevailing in hungary touay. Negotiatlons are al presehl being caf- rleu on with nm al flnany Ill an en- deavor to have him renounce his c4aims to the throne in the interest or the country.
 The feeling nere is that if Charles does not comply with the request to aboicate. although the national as sembly should pass resolution de- tnroning him. there will De con stitutlonal wrangie which will keep
 the country in the throes of exclte-
 inent for long time.
 Reports that Jugo Slavia and Czecno- oIavakia are making war preparations against Hungary have been received here with evluence or ! indignation. 1t was asserted In gov
 ernment circles today that the ruiing l government has been loyal In Its at i ,itude toward the allies.
 l Thus far, 1t was said, no ultimatuni i nas been received from the little en- I lente.
 1 Cells Are Comfortable 1 Count Sigray and other political 1 prisoners are being detained in com l fortable cells which daily are being 1 inspected by representatives of the | allies The imprisoned monarchists are permitted to see their wives.
 Representatives of the powers handed to Foreign Minister Banffy j
 note today from the ambassadors council. expressing satisfaction at the | Hungarian governments firmness In | preventing the entry of Charles into | the capital ana ms TestoFAion to the | throne, which menaced central Flu | ropes peace a second time. The note | invited the Hungarian government to | place Charles in the hands of the | british squadron. and recalled the l LII gency of the government proclaim l ing his dethronement
 i Representatives of the little entente | insisted verbally to the fore4sn min ister that the government take i'm
 mediate measures to eliminate the | house of Hapsburg; otherwise the
 gravest consequences might result foi | Hungary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
Wilkinson Holds
 Seat on National
 Executiue Committee

kansas City. October 3O.-tspe- ctnal.)-The national judge ndvo- cate ruled today that the Alabama executive committee was fn error In removing Horace Wilkinson as national executive committeeman. TA. national body concurred in the judge adrecate's ruling.
 George Levin Bafles was named on the rules committee. which fss perhaps, the snost important conn mittee of the conventton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
CHINA DELEGATES REACH WASHINGTON
 FOR CONFERENCE
Second Official Body to Reach Washington In Response to Call of President
 Harding
By AssocIated Pres,

Washington. october s0.--China' \ advance guard to the Washington conference on Pacific and far eastern questions to be held in connection with discussions on limitation of world armaments. arrived tonight. The more than 90 members of the party were received by government officials representing the state de- pertinent, the army and navy, and were given an ovation by the crowds assembled to greet them
 The Chinese delegation was the second official body to reach the na- tional capital in response to Presi- dent Hardings invitation to partici- pate in the discussion by nine na- tions of Pacific and far eastern prob lems, the first Japanese detachm 4nt having arrived last Sunday. Others are scheduled to arrive this week, and state department officials charged with responsibility of con- ference arrangements are confident
 
 will be organized and ready for work well in advance of the opening ses- sion on November 12.
 The American delegates will hold their third preparatory session at the state department tomorrow, and Secretary Hughes. chairman of that group, has indicated that gratifying progress has been made both in study and preparation of important data relating to this governments posi- ton and conference treatment of the question it was called to consider. Greeted With Cheers
 Tonight's arrivals were greeted with cheers by thousands who had assembled early in the evening at the Union station and waited pa tiently for the special train from the Pacific coast which was delayed sew eral hours past the time first set for arrival.
 After formal exchanges of cour- tesies between the Chinese and Amer ican officials, and the playing of na- tonal anthems by the military band the visitors were escorted by cav airy troops through the city to their respective residences, the Chinese legation and hotel apartments CrOWUS llUed the streets, dppiAuui4is the dele gates. who in turn responded with friendly salutations.
 Liang Ju-Hao. better known in the United States os M. T. Liang headed the delegation with the off cial designation of adviser" Also prominent among the delegates were Vice Admiral T. Sai Ting Kan and Lc Wen Kan as associate adviser, and Chung Nun Yew, counsellor of the dele gation, the principal members Of which will arrive later All four oi these officials were educated in the United States or England, M. Y Liang being one of the first Chinese l students to come to the United States for modern education and instruc- | ton.
 i The party was met al the Union station by Robert Wood Bliss, thiro assistant secretary of state, ane other officials of the state depart n.ent, by Rear Admiral C. M Will ,liams and other officers representing f the navy. and by Brigadier Genera Brewster and other officers for tho army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
PROMINENT FLORIDA MAN DIES.
 By Associated Prsss

IdIIdIIdSSVF, Id., VCtUDeT W. Newton A. Blitch, member of the Florida railroad commission and com mander of the Florida division, United Confederate Veterans. died at his home here tonight. He had long taken prominent part In the states affairs and formerly was a member of the Florida senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
Mystery Surrounds
 Wreck Of an Auto.
 Body Spirited Away
Stolen Auto Found Wrecked Springville Road-Wit- nesses Who State They Saw 3ody Removed Driven Off at Point of Gun-Officers Make
 Investigation, But No Clue to Affair Found

Four hours and thirty minutes after receiving the of
 Hudson touring from Capitol officers Wseman police headquarters called by the station to make investigation of surrounding automobile the Spngvie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
FLOOD RESULTS IN 23 KNOWN DEATHS
 WITH l3 MISSING
Half of Houses in Town Are Carried Away and Others
 Are Smashed to
 Pieces
By Associated Press

Vancouver, II. C., October 3O.---
 The toll of lives lost in the flood
 which plunged down the moun-
 tnin-side Friday evening. vir-
 tnaIly wiped out the town of Brit-
 tanin Beach. on Howe sound, and
 rrvtsaiiy inwnastinw Frrxier. sai-
 ley, just east of here. reached 36
 tonight. The property loss is
 estimated at several million dol
 lars.
 Vancouver, II. C.. October 3Os-- Twenty-three persons are known
 to he dead and 13 and perhaps
 more are missing and 15 are
 nursing serious injuries as n re-
 suit of the disastrous flood
 which plunged down steep
 mountain side Friday night and
 transformed the model copper mining settlement of Britannia
 Beach iato n scene of desoIation
 and ruin.
 Fully half of the neat, freshly painted cottages were carried ava, on the crest of the flood. Other were smashed to pieces by the forct of the onrushing waters and most O. the remainder were still partially submerged tonight.
 Four children are dead and fl others are reported to be missing Ter of the dead and all of the fnjure, were brought to Vancouver las evening on the steamer Capitano. Al of the injured are expected to re cover.
 An emergency search for the mi ing was made today. but the worl was necessarily slow because of tn, difficulties in clearing away tn wreckage in the sea of mud and wa ter. It is considered doubtful if tn, bodies of some of the missing wll ever be recovered. as they are be lleved to have been washed into tn muddy waters of Howe sound,
 Manager J. Donahue of the Brit tania mines tonight described the ef forts made by those on duty at -th mines proper, three miles back iron the beach, to warn the residents O the danger. When the railway fiji
 
 which caused the accumulation o water in the hills gave way. and re leased a roaring torrent into tn creek, a warning of the disaster t come was sent over the private teie phone line of the mines. This mes sage was received by Miss Ellen Pat tcrson, telephone operator on duty 2 the compressor plant in the village She promptly rang everybody con nected by telephone. relaying tn miners message.
 For Gods sake get out of you houses; flood coming down tn creekm
 Before the warning could be un derstood and circulated about tn town, the waters crashed down tn mountain side sweeping away trans mission lines and plunging the vii lage into darkness.
 The waters had fallen 2,000 fee in their three-miie Journey down tn mountain and smashed straigh through the center of the settlement Brittania creek now runs through tn village itself, which is under sev eral feet of water strewn with tim Der. telegraph poles, furniture an other wreckage. Most of the house were without strong foundations an yielded readily to the surge of tn flood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
LONG WRANGLE IS PROBABLE UNLESS
 KARL ADVOCATES
Representatives of Powers Express Satisfaction at Firmress of the Hun
 garian Government
nx Aasociatcd Pres.

Budapest, OcOtber 30.-Former Emperor Charles has again re- fused to sign his abdicaticn. Government plenipotentiaries who was interned, have so reported to Admirai Horthy, the regent, who has called meeting of the cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
BOYS AND GIRLS

arc you watching the Dot Puzzles in the Daily Ago-Herald? They are especially for you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
WITNESSES ARE < T|FYINC IN
 ARBUCKLE CASE
Prosecution Outlines Case in Short Statement-Defense
 Defers Statement.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19.-When the case of Roscoe Fatty" Arbuckle was called this forenoon, Grace Hai' stead, nurse who attended Miss Rappe during her short illness be- fore her death, testified that bruises found on the girls body could not have been inflicted after death. She said the body was not touched until the surgeons autopsy.
 State Presents Case
 Assistant District Attorney Leo Friedman in his opening statement yesterday afternoon said that Miss Virginia Rappe, during the party giv- en by Arbuckle in the St. Francis, which later resulted in her death, excused herself and going first into the room of Lowell sherman, actor, who was staying at the hotel with Arbuckle, then almost immediately went into Arbuckle's room.
 Friedman said Arbuckle followed Miss Rappe and, according to the prosecutor, later Mrs. Maud Belmont and others, aroused by shouting and moaning, demanded admittance to Arbuckle's room.
 Arbuckle opened the door of the room, said Friedman, and the mem bers of the party saw Miss Rappe lying on the bed. tearing at her clothes. saying:
 q am dying. He hurt me-
 The prosecution promised to prove Miss Rappe's bladder was ruptured. which caused her death four days later.
 The defense deferred a statement until the close of the states case.
 Witnesses Called
 The first witness called by the prosecution yesterday afternoon was Shelby P. Strange, city autopsy sur geon. He related that marks were found on Miss Rappe's body, declar- ing also that certain s'internal or gans had been removed in some pre- vious autopsy,
 Cross examined, the physician said such bruises might have been caused immediately after death.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
VACCINE FOR SLEEPING SICKNESS IS TO
 BE SOUGHT FOR IN AFRICA BY SCIENTISTS

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-Ap expedition formed by the Tropical Diseases Pre- vention Association will soon leave to make the first organized attempt to investigate on the spot the treat ment of sleeping sickness. as dis tinct from the question of the mere transmission or cause of the disease.
 The expedition will be conducted by four physicians and two veterinary scientists and it is expected the work will occupy two and half years. It is sought to carry out the work in different centers with the sane tion and support of the governments interested and it is hoped that it will result in general system Of vaccination whereby all individuals srriving in a danger zone will be inoculated and so gradually rendered immune.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
Trend of Affairs in Relation to China Is Now Arous-
 ing Much Concern.
JAPANESE ATTITUDE
 PUZZLES CONFERENCE
Statement Is Expected to Be Made During Afternoon
 Regarding Issues.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19. - The precise attitude of Japan is becom- ing more and more of big inter- rogation point among those attend ing the armament conference. When the delegates of nine nations met this forenoon they looked to Japan fer a hint that would reveal just what trend in negotiations was talk ing effect with China in inter changes with Tokio.
 It is understood the Japanes dele eation has been provided with com titude of their government but no authoritative indication has been re- vealed as to the present stage of negotiations.
 It is understood the Japanese have. made q statement regarding Japan's attitude on several questions at the morning session and full state ment vii probably be forthcoming late today through the State Depart ment
 Chinas ten proposals were the basis of today's discussion. All dele- gation heads expressed agreerrcf1- least in principle, on the Chinese views. a0
 Baron Shidehara, who presented the Japanese viewpoint, is under- stood to have shown a friendly att titude to the Chinese proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
FORD-NEWBERRY CONTEST TAKES
 SURPRISE TURN
Resolution Introduced in Sen- ate-Pomerene Expresses
 His Opinions.
REVISION OF TAX BILL
 SAID TO BE COMPLETED
Corporation Income Tax In-
 creased-Further Action : Taken on Corporations.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Senator Atlee Pomerene, of Ohio. referring to the Ford-Newberry contest today, said he would resign if the evidence such as thar submitted against New berry were adduced against him.
 Senator Thomas J. Walsh, of Mon tana, asked Senator Pomerene what his action would be if he had violated no laws?
 Senator Pomerene replied: If innocent, I would fight the battle Of my life for my rights. l would not remain silent"
 Senator Walsh introduced resolu lution which if adopted would seat neither Ford nor Newberry.
 Completing their revision of the tax bill, the House Senate conferees have agreed to corporation income tax of 12k per cent, an increase Of 2E per cent over the present rate
 The conferees also agreed to the Senate amendment repeating the nor nal $2,000 exemption allowed to cor porations except those having in- comes of $25,000 or less.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
PROPELLING RAILROAD CARS BY USE
 OF AIRPLANE PROPELLER DISASTROUS

BAKU, Azerbaijan. Nov. 19.-A new Russian invention for propelling railroad cars by the use of airplane propellers has just resulted in a smash-up.
 Captain Simolov of the Soviet army had rigged up flat car with motor to drive big airplane propeller and built little triangular house on the car. At a railroad junction outside of Baku. he tried to induce conductor of a train to hitch his airplane car on behind. The con ductor refused and the train wen, on for about three miles and halted.
 As the passengers in the rear coach were making tea, the airplane
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
FOOTBALL TOCS USED BY DRYS.;
 RAID IS RESULT
Prohibition Agents Use New Disguise and Make Pur-
 chase of Liquor.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Five Fed eral prohibition agents, disguised as football players and wearing full gridiron regalia, descended on the Van Cortlandt Inn, opposite Van Cortlandt Park, early this morning and conducted a spectacular raid.
 The inn was crowded with wealthy patrons. Golf enthusiasts, automobile parties and other guests failed to no. tice a quartet of sturdy men in foot ball armor who sat at one of the tables. 1sA ro ,f At length the supposed football players called for drinks. One said he was not drinking. but the others ordered whiskey. which, 1t Is charged. was served. The agents paid the check and bottled sample of the drinks. They arose and hand ed to Thomas Farrell, the proprietor, a court summons They arrested Ed ward E. Edelweiss, waiter. who is charged with having served the drinks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
ARMAMENT TREATY.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Accord- ing to administration officials 1t IS the opinion that Congress will not be called upon to act on any armar ment reduction program unless an agreement is reached and put in the form of a treaty.
 Officials say ships to be scrapped can be disposed of without Con- gressional action under present authority given the Navy Depart ment.
 So far as the Far Eastern ques- tions are concerned it is indicated the administration believes interna- tional understanding" of a policy will result from the conference rath- CT than formal treaty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19

car came around a curve going at about 60 miles an hour. Most ot the passengers got out of the rear car by way of the windows and the captain and a girl companion ieaped from his flat car which banged inte the rear coach, doubled itself up and jumped ;he track. mass of wreck age. Nobody was hurt but the proud invention of Bolshevik land had gone to smash.
 The captain said he did not see the train in time to stop. but he added. anyway, the brake does not work"
 The Russians have been applying this airplane propeller device to push trains. automobiles and boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19

The, expedition will first work in Uganda. It will probably proceed later to the Belgian Congo and 1t Is hoped to extend the work to Rho- desia and the Sudan, where there is big epidemic of the disease.
 The sleeping sickness has been prevalent among the natives of West Africa for 100 years. It is generally attributed to parasite carried by a species of the tstese fly whichf in fleets cattle. The disease has caused heavy mortality among the natives of the Congo and Uganda for many years and is greatly dreaded by Euro peans in the parts of Africa where 1t exists. Its origin has been the subject of much medical re search.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
MEAT PACKING
 MEN''TAkE.c I
Plant Committees of Armour Company Accept Wage
 Reduction for Men.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-The plant committeesnof the Armour Company have agreed to accept a general re- duction in wages in accordance with the company's request, made 10 days ago. It is understood the cuts will be accepted by plants of other pack ing companies.
 This is the first time in the meat packing industry the employees and employers held a plant conference and agreed to wage cuts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-11-19
Uncommon Procedure.

uncommon ffOceQure.
 Punishment of trouble making former monarchs to islands of the sea far from their one-time domin- ions is an uncommon procedure but procedant for the plight of former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary who has been exiled to Madeira. is found in the historic case of Ma poleon l, who passed six years on St Helena in the South Atlantic, TOO miles from the nearest land, a prisoner more than a century ago.
 St. Helena is not only much small CT than Madeira but, compared to the latter, is as "a devils land' to paradise. Five-sixths of it's area Is devoid of vegetation and, aside from an army garrison, there is no big
 Ocean Garden Spot.
 Madeira, five times the size of St Helena, is an ocean garden spot Funchal, its chief city, has a popu- lation of more than 10000 and the island, enc of group of four owned by Portugal, produces some of the most famous wine and laces in the world as well as an abundance of fruits, grains and sugar. Oxen are mainly used for agriculture, instead of draft horses and other farming methods are primitive. Less than two per cent of the people can read and write.
 The Portugese military garrison Is very small and Charles. Zita and their six small children, if the Al lied powers permit, may have every freedom except an unchaperoned ocean voyage. Napoleon was gaurded day and night by soldiers.
 About the Island.
 Madeira, the Portuguese word for forest, is directly in the Atlantic ocean trade routes St. Helena, British naval coaling station, often doesn't see ship for days. Madeira is d port of call and thus is kept in daily touch with the outside world The island, 400 miles west of Nor occo, has a temperate climate It is / uhlcS Wlue anu o0 ulileS lUuS and elliptical in shape. Three other islands nearby complete the Madeira group. They are Porto Santos which, with Madeira, have population of 170,000 and the Desertas and Sel- wagons. two smaller islands of vol canic origin. The latter are unin- habited rocky formations jutting out of the sea.
 Coup Fails.
 After the collapse of the Central Powers in 1918, Charles and Zita sought refuge in Switzerland where, for three years, they lived With their children. Last March the former Emperor attempted coup fetat by crossing the, Swiss border and reaching the town of Steinamanger, Hungary, where with prominent monarchists he planned to enter Budapest. The plot failed and Charles returned to Switzerland.