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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Contract Hospitals
 Haue Weak Points
 m Care of Soldiers
By Associated Press

Washington, July 25-surgeon General Cumming, appearing today before the special Senate investigat : ing committee, replied to attacks on the system whereby disabled sol diers were cared for in contract hos- pitals.
 Some of the contract hospitals have been very bad said Dr. Cum ming. but he added that this charac- terization did not apply to all such hospitals. The weak point in the contract hospital was said by the surgeon general to have been the in- ability of the government to main tain proper supervision and accord proper inspection.
 The surgeon general told the corr mittee the public health service now had 64 hospitals with 1S,862 beds and that this would be augmented with in three weeks by the opening of new hospitals at Portland, Ore, Chi cago and Gulfport, Miss, with 5000 beds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Rabid Fox Attacks Planter---Daughter
 Killed In Excitement

Huntsville, July 25.-The male Inhabitants Of the Paint Rock section of Jackson county are to- day hunting for fox believed to bc sufering with rabies. which yesterday attacked and bit J. C. kimbrough, well known planter, who was rushed to hospital here for treatment. Hattie Kim brough, young daughter of the planter, was killed by one of her brothers when the youth fired at the fox when the enraged animal made second attack later In the day on the Marlborough family.
 The fox in savage attack. oycrpOwered the planter and drove It's teeth into his flesh in several places, Members of the household rushed to hi. rescue and the animal was beaten off. If later returned and rushed for persons in the yard. In the ex- cftemcnt James kimbrOugh shot his little sister. The animal again took to the woods. Posses were quickly formed md n hunt begun. Women and children bar- rfcaded in their homes fearing m aft1ck by the animal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
BORAH WANTS DEBT POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER CONFERENCE
"Will Play an Important Part More or Less In Shaping Policies Whether Men,
 toned or Not"
By Associated Press

Washington, July 25.-Postpone ment of allied debt until after the proposed disarmament conference was advocated in the Senate today by Senator Borah. republican. Idaho.
 If the foreign governments are unable to agree with the United States on a disarmament programme. he said, American people will be jus tiffed in insisting that they promptly meet their debts and interest also" "
 The debt question, Senator Borab added, will play an important part more or less in shaping policies, whether 1t is mentioned or not"
 "lf the governments are 10 con tinue to spend vast sums for arma- ment, 1t would cause the United States to adopt an entirely different policy in case they fail 10 agree on disarmament" Senator Borah con tinued.
 France was the most militaristic" nation at present. Senator Borah said. adding that her army of S00.000 men was excessive. Great Britain. he said. also was spending enormous sums on Htf dTTly ana navy, Wnlle the L nlfed States, by it's loans. was supporting the armament load. not only of this country, but of the European debtors
 The leading debtor nations. the senator contended. were amply able to pay the interest even if it was necessary to defer the principal He cited recent loan by Great Britain to Argentina
 Congress did not propose to "abdi- cate all of it's authority" over the allied debts, the Idaho senator said. and no more legislation Is needed to collect either interest or principal. If we are willing to come under limitations of interest and time of loans"
 Financial aid given European coun- tries in the last six years, Senator Borah said reached total of about $20, 900. 900, 900, 5000 900. 900 being in private war loans Gifts to Euro pean charities. he added, aggregated 5000. 900. yet there vas launched propaganda" for cancellation of all the allied debts to the United States.
 That was successfully and conclu siveiy vetoed by President Wilson" said Senator Borah. "The next ap- propriation was that of funding the debt over a long period of time and the deferring Of interest until such time as the American peo- pie could be brought to conclusion that it ought to be canceiied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
PLANS ANNOUNCED BY
 THE WAR DEPARTMENT
By Associated Press

Washington. July 25.-Details of Henry Ford's proposals for taking over the Muscle Shoals Ala, power project and nitrate plant, were given out today at the war department and Secretary Weeks said MT. Ford's tender would have to receive consid- erable modification before 1t could be accepted. Mir. Ford requires a prac- tical guarantee from the government to develop 6oo.o0o horsepower at Muscle Shoals, which cannot be given, the Secretary declared, though his tender is being studied by financial and engineering experts There is a possibility also, MT. Weeks added that an offer for the properties would be made from another source.
 The Ford proposals, carefully car ried out into detail, involve money payments to the government suffi- cient to return to it $40,000,o00 with in the hundred-year period for which he asks a lease, and in addition, t rental of per cent on the same salue Mir Ford asks further exr penditures of $2s,000,0o0 to complete the power and nitrate plants, agree ing to make additional payments on the same basis Proposing to use the plants for the manufacture of ni- trates. he agrees to hold it in read mess for turning over to the govern ment in case of war, and to allow his profits to be limited to per cent on fertilizers produced in peace time, with the establishment of a board of representatives of farmers organizations to supervise accounts and see that the limitation be made effective.
 Ford,s Proposals
 The specific proposal of MT. Ford was as follows:
 q. If the United States will promptly resume construction work on the Wilson dam and as speedily as possible complete the eonstruc- ton of the dam, and progressively install hydroelectric facilities and equipment for generating 6oo,000 horse power, then the company (to be formed by MT. Ford) will agree to lease from the United States the Wilson dam. its powerhouse and all of its hydroelectric and operating ap- purtenances, together with all lands
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Republicans of Georgia
 to Gather and Discuss
 Future of Party In State
By Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga. July 25. Republican leaders throughout Georgia will; gather here tomorrow for confer ence with Clarence E. Miller. secre- tary of the republican national com mittee and other northern members of the party to discuss it's future in this state.
 The purpose'o of the meeting is un- derstood to be to Vine up members of the party under leadership of one central committee and eliminate the differences that have resulted in busting of committee chairmen and separate meetings to nominate candi- dates. Talk of the possible resisna- ton of Henry Lincoln Johnson negro, republican national commit teeman from Georgia. brought the statement from Secretary Miller that If he is going to resign, he has kept it quiet"
 While 1t has been announced that federal patronage was not one of the subjects to be discussed, the meeting will bring together many candidates for offices soon to be filled and much discussion of that subject was re- ported today as the party leaders gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Seven or Eight Prisoners Against Million Souls.
 Looks Like U. s. Will Win
By Associated Press

Riga, July 25.--The telegram sent by Herbert Hoover, as head of the American relief admInis- trafiOn, with regard to mid for the starving and sick of soviet Russia. was handed to sk Ganet- sky. soviet minister to Letyia, and forwarded by him to Mos- COW this morning. Although the dects5On rests with Moscow. the soviet officials In Riga resent the offer as being conditional on the release of prisoners.
 One of them characterized 1t as "weiEhinE seven or eight prisoners against million 1ives," hut he expressed the opin- Ion that the soviet government probably will accept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
OFFICIALS EXPECT )APAN'S ATTITUDE
 WITHIN FEW DAYS
State Department Actively at Work Preparing Data of Many Kinds for Use at
 Conference
By Asaociated Press

Washington, July 25.---If the ex- pectations of official circles here are realized, the next day or two will see Japans attitude toward the scope of the disarmament conference definitely defined and the way cleared for the more formal diplo- matic exchanges that are to actually bring the conference into being.
 Although the conclusions of the Japanese advisory council have not been officially communicated to the state department the belief here is that comprehensive communication on the subject at Issue will be re- ceived from Tokio shortly in TO- sponse to the latest American off cals still are confident that the reply will give consent to the broad discuss sion of the far eastern problems proposed by this government as a part of the disarmament neEotia- tions,
 Has No Objections
 It is understood, however, that once the unreserved participa ton Of Japan and the other i;lvited pow CTS in the conference Is assured, the American government would have no objection to an inter change of views as to what questions should be con- sidered properly within the scope of the negotiations. For the present the point emphasized in the Ameri can attitude is that this exchange could better take place after formal invitations have been extended, and accepted even though 1t preceded the actual assembling of the delegates
 While the preliminarics are shap- ing themselves officials of the state department are actively at work preparing data of many kinds for use of the American representatives at the conference table. Special files of diplomatic papers and exhaustive collections of military. naval and economic intelligence are in the mak- ing so that those who speak for this country Will have all possible in- formation1 immediately at hand dur ing their deliberations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
By Associated Press

Washington, July 25Alarmed reports threatened semifamine" coupled with epidemic of pellagra in large section of the southern belt President Harding today requested both the public health service and the Amer can Red Cross to make immediate nvestg report what could be done by the federal to relieve situation.
 The fulest of all federal promised by the President found Nonsre's would be asked special legaon time be lost in aseertannR the applying ane ffecive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Probably Arrest
 Illinois Couernor
 Sometime Today
By Associated Press

Springfield. Ills, July 25.-Cn- less counsel for Governor Small makes some new move tomorrow, Judge E. $. smith. it was believed tonight. will order Sheriff Mester to serve capiase on the Governor ha'hng hin, .nto court to face charges of embezzicment of state funds while he was treasurer of Illinois.
 Judge smith indicated tonight th"t he hns decided on his action tomorrow unless something un- fOreseen develops.
 "ovcrnor Small today remained unmOyed fin his determination to resist nrrcst. standing on his claim of immunity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
INDEPENDENCE IS ONLY SETTLEMENT
 SAY S|NN FEN
Will Accept Nothing That Seeks to Impose Upon the Nation Alien Domina-
 ton of Any Kind
By AhsociniedI Preha

London, July Nothing less than national independence will content the Sim Fein leaders The Irish Bull letin, official organ of the Dali Eli reann. makes this declaration from the headquarters in Dublin.
 While nothing IS actually know l of the nature of the government pro- posals beyond the general outline of dominion home rule and fiscal auto nomy, the Bulletin contains an out burst against the assumptions of the British press concerning the negotia- tions, which appears to show that the proposals are unsatisfactory so far as southern Ireland Is concerned
 Resentment Is expressed at hints in the British newspapers that there would be a revival of the military terror" unless the so called "con- sessions" were accepted.
 But" declared the official organ, of the republican Parliament the Irish people will agree to nothing which denies the ancient unity of Ire land or seeks to impose upon the na- tion alien domination of any kind"
 No Wish To Coercc Ulster
 This outburst, which incidentally repudiates any wish to coerce Ulster, is taken in certain quarters to be more of an expression of impatience with the patronizing air of some of the London newspapers than an indi- cation of breach in the negotiations It at least confirms the impression generally held here that the path to peace is likely to prove long and diff ficult.
 According to Associated Press dis patches from Ireland. the government proposals include a plan to recognize the Irish police on civil basis, elimi- hating the military element and dis banding the auXiliaries. This would be an important concession to Irish feeling
 Ramon DeValera. the republican leader, took up with the members of his cabinet today details of the Brit ish proposals, preparatory, 1t is un- esNA Stpoos bo them to the Dali Eireann.
 Parliament to End
 The British cabinet council tonight decided to bring the session of Par liament to an end August 29 unless the Irish settlement makes an autumn session necessary
 This. provisional decision is taken to mean that the government is still hopeful of peace in Ireland. The day was without progress towards a solution and the public was left to founder in the realms of conjecture, for the prime minister was able only to promise the House of Commons a statement on the situation sometime in the future and to warn the House against reliance on unofficial re- ports. MT. Lloyd George declared that all the published statements regard ing the terms of settlement were in- accurate.
 Complaints received from officers of the Irish republican army regard : ing the violation of the truce condi- tions by British soldiers have not vet been considered; they are said to be of rather technical nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
HAS NOT CONSENTED
 TO SENDING TROOPS
By Associated Press

London, July 25.-Great Britain has not as vet been reported here to have sent a note to France agreeing. with reservations, to the dispatch or French troops to Upper silesia, It was stated in official quarters here today. The British government con- tinnss to maintain that with an inn mediate decision concerning the dis puted Silesian questions there would be no need for more troops in the re- g,ol it WAS added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26

The threat of famine and plag the President wrote to the hei service and the Red Cross, seemed M arise from the fact that deDres N markets had made 1t impossible W the people of a large section of i south to sell their stocks of cot The resulting shortage Of money he said, apparently had deprived many thousands of the variety of food necessary to ward off pellagra.
 The President in his letter to Sur geon General Cumming said:
 Presidents Letter
 '1 have been greatly concerned to note the public statement from the public statement from the pubic public health service, as to the menace of pellagra and condition of at least semi famine in a large section of the cotton belt That such condition is obviously temporary incident to the economic dislocation following tho war, cannot lessen our concern, Famine and plague are words almost foreign to our American vocabulary, save as we have learned their mean ing in connection with the afflictions of lands less favored and toward which our people have so many times displayed large and generous charity.
 Immediately and effective meas- ures of amelioration are manifestly demanded if conditions even approxi- mate the gravity suggested by Che public health report. It is unthinls- ble that we should delay for single day the institution of such measures s.. for the most complete possible report that can be made at once pro 8fs s1p there is anything to add to wha As have already made public, and a3 cially for suggestion of proper nias4s ures to deal with the situation
 Writes Dr. Farrand
 T am also writing to Dr. Liat4Ar ston Farrand, head of the AmesHaM Red Cross, in the same tenor suggesting that co- operation bet aelr his organization and your own nlzg l be helpfuii having in mind the Ie,sl for haste in making 4 fuH sutNes E4 in planning relief measures l sl you both to be assured of my ca @op@t sration and of all aid that car tpa propriately be given through Cir executive departments and 10 Aaos that if full information about Es,4 situation shall make apparent aa legislative aetiop is necessary, l gfl on proper showing be prepared to ask the requiste authorization from l the Congress-"
 In his letter to pr. Farrand Mir. Harding said:
 Recent reports of distressing condition among the rural population. in large section of the cotton belt are confirmed by public statement from the public health service. They indicate that, due to the depressed cotton market, many thousant of people are unable to sell their 8rN product for money wherewith t. el4- tain necessary variety of whaiss-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Deputy U. 5. Marshal Is Killed at Scottsboro

ScOttsborO. July :5.-Mhiie ap- preaching the door of . negro dance hall where . disturbance was going on tonight, with the intent of quelIlng the trouble, s. N. Moody of scottsboro, deputy United States marshal. was shot to death by shotgun fire from the Interior of the dance hall.
 The negroes Immediately scat tered before arrests could he made. posse quickly formed and Ia searching for two negroes who are inspected of the nur- der. BIoodhounds were sent here from Chattanooga and the town h filled with armed men in au- tOmobiles and there in apprehen- slon of serious trouble if the gui1ty negroes are captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26

There is on foot among the Ala bania delegation the preparation of a suggestion to be made to Secretary Weeks to the effect that he insist, on his request for authority to cor- plete the Wilson dam. that all war department red tape" including civil service prerogatives. be elIr1- hated, and that he have the right to award the construction work to the lowest bidder.
 Representative Oliver of the Sixth district stated this afternoon that if private interests are permitted to bid, the work will be completed at a money saving of nearly $s.ooo, ,OOo and a time saving of at least one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
-7777sb-----------.l..--u-- ' LOOKS LIKE CONSPIRACY
 By Associated Press

Washinston July Efforts ts pass legislation permitting the ina rortation of Chinese coolies into HA- waii is Conspiracy" that has be. hind 1t their eventual admission fnse the United states the legislative committee of the American Federa- tion of Labor charged in a report made public today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
NEGRO GETS TWELVE MONTHS FOR STEALING
 TW0-ST0RY BRICK HOUSE
By Associated Press

Atlanta, July 25.-Ben Chapman negro, was sentenced today by Judge Humphreys in Fulton superior court to serve 12 months on the chaingang for stealing d two-story brick house. Testimony at the trial showed that Chapman had employed gang of laborers who wrecked the building at 591 Whitehall street. be- longing to Jacob Elsas. The material was hauled away and sold. one wit ness, testifyipg a very good building had already been built from material taken from the stolen house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
ASKS ADVANCE ON COTTON
 Ky Associate,l Press

Washington July 25.--An applica- ton for an advance on 1000 bales of cotton has been received from a Tennessee exporter, the war finance corporation announced today. The business probably will be arranged through the Federal International Banking corporation of New Orleans, the corporation added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
Ford Asks Condemnation of Auxiliary Steam Plant Of Alabama PoUer Co. on RiUer
If Given Control of Plant He Promises to Establish Board of Representatives of Farmers Organiza- tons to Supervise Accounts and See That
 Limitations Be Made Eff ssss
By HUGH W. RoBEH< Washington Bureau The 4
 500 Dayida ID

Washington, July 25-(specaI ,ry Ford, in his off, fer to purchase the government Muscle Shoals asked for the condemnation of axary steam plant of river
 This " among the details of the offer public entirety by Secretary Weeks this afternoon which Mir Ford included expiration of looyer lease the would be subject recall by the government but subject change made wcond;to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
6f777-- ! WILL WATCHES DROPs
 By Associated Presp

Waltham, Mass. July s5-A 10 per cent wage reduction announced to- day by the Walthsm Watch com pany. wall go into effect August l5. The company denied report that several hundred employees would he laid off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
THE WEATHER
By Associated rress

Washington, July ;5.-Alabana and Mississippi; Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday, gentle to moderate east and southeast winds.
 Tennessee Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday,; moderately warm.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26

J. B. BULL of the Smith Co. is driv- ing his second Chandler. He says they're thA hAAt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
"Seni- Famine and PeHagra Threaten Southern Cotton Belt---PreS ident Gets Busy

Orders Immediate Investigation and Report From American Red Cross and Public Health Depart ments-Says It Must Be Shock to American
 People That Famine and Plague Menace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
SPORTS

This is one of Americas greatest years in sports. The Daily and Sun day Age-Herald report them fully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Fair today. Moderate tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-26
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