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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
DOZEN HAS NOT YET
 LOST HIS USEFULNESS
By Associated Press

Alliance, Ohio, January 2s.--Oid Dobbin has not lost his usefulness. For over four hours weather-beaten old horse hitched to a buggy was left standing on d downtown street. The outfit was examined by the police and suspecting the rig might have been used to bring raisin jack to Alliance customers. two officers suggested that the horse be turned loose and allowed to return home. They mounted the rig and for distance of nine miles into the country the horse logged. pulling up at barn on the Andy Beg farm. MT Beg came from the barn and disclaimed ownership, but his two small daughters at once identified the horse and buggy, gently batting 'Mol- lie" and showing a loving caress for the old mare.
 A search of the barn was made and a 25-gallon still discovered carefully concealed 4
 Beg was arrested and fined $500 and then turned over to the Columbiana county officials, in which county the farmer lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
LANCASTER DEFENDED
Nashville Lawyer Writes Feelingly of
 Accused Man

Tuscaloosa, January 2s.--H. E. Palmer. Nashville lawyer and former captain of the One Hundred and Seventeenth field artillery overseas, has advised friends of Robert L. Lancaster here that. ne will be in Hamilton to attend the trial of Lam caster next Monday. Lancaster, who, with eight other members of Company M, state militia. is under indictmen. m connection with the lynching of William Baird, a miner, at Jasper. January Is. was member of Palmer's command, and the former officer says that the record of the Tuscaloosan is such that he Le- lieves there is some mistake.
 1.'It cant be true,' writes Palmer. that Lancaster is guilty of the charge against him."
 The former officer says Lancaster s record is above reproach and is described by Palmer as being "brave and coura- geous" in battle. He says that Lan- caster is the man who made Alabama known to Europe"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SLAYER CONFESSES IN OPEN COURT ID
 AMBUSH SLAUGHTER
Wilbur Harper Says He and Two Other White Men and Negro Murdered Special
 Deputy-Shot to Pieces

Athens, January S.-(SpeciaL )--Wilbur Harper, sef-admitted moonshner made confession in open court here this aft ernoon before Judge Brickell to partic- patton in the murder of John King, spe- clal deputy sheriff, during the early night of December r. He implicated George Porter and Adz Jones, both of whom are in jail, and also Fortune Ale len, negro. The three white men and the negro were returned to jail without bond to await the action of the grand jury, which convenes March 17.
 King was murdered while he sat in the living room of his home. surrounded by his wife and two small sons. He was literally shot to pieces. More than a score of bullets took effect in his body and head The killers fired through a window from ambush Harper, in his confession to the court stated that he fired but three shots and the remainder were fired by Porter and Jones. He also confessed to opera ting Il stiil and admit ted that he had been engaged in boot logging corn liquor. King had helped raiu q still the day before his murder.
 The negro Allen, admitted that he was present when the special deputy was fired upon but denied that he took part in the murder, other than as a spec tator Porter and Jones, both of whom were in the courtroom, made no state ment
 1t is certain that Porter and Jones will employ every legal effort to refute Har- per's confession and the supporting ad- missions of the negro Judge w. R. Walker and J. G. Rankin both well known and successful lawyers, have been retained as counsel for the defense. The state will be represented by Fred Wall county solicitor, and Dave Altman, dis trict solicitor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
 CALDER STATEMENT HELD BELOW SENATOR'S DIGNITY
By Associated Press

Washington january 2s.-Statements by Senator Calder, republican, New York, that the public was ''mulcted out of q tilion and a half dollars during the 1920 coal shortage were characterized as outrageous and below the dignity of any senator today by Thomas H. Watkins. president of the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke corporation
 Testifying before the Senate committee considering the Calder bill, to regulate the coal industry MT. Watkins said he had gathered statistical reports on high priced coal sold during 1920 and that $6)0,- 0ce,090 is the utmost figure that could have been placed on coal that might been open to profiteering. The Calder bill. Watkins asserted, grew out of hyster- ical frame of mind, the feeling that some body must be punished and the desire to make political capital"
 Opponents of the bill took all the time today but Chairman La Toilette of the manufacturers committee holding the hearings announced the sessions would be closed.
 Committeeman supported the measure expect to secure next week a majority report favoring the bill with some mod ifications of it's taxation clauses and will endeavor to get vote upon it in the Senate,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
BLACK DIAMOND OIL
 OFFICIALS INDICTED
By Associated Press

Chicago, January 29.-Ten officials or the sBlack Diamond Oil company were indicted today on five charges of con- spiracy to use the mails in scheme to defraud by federal grand Jury. Bonus were fixed ait 5000 each.
 Those indicted include c. c. Marshall, president of the company, Drumwright. Okla. John D. Cameron, general man ager. New York, and E. Francis Foley' secretary, New York.
 The indictments charged that state ments In literature alleged to have been sent through the mails that the concern had extensive land holdings in Texas ana other southern states and that 550,OOO bar rels of oil were produced annually from 36 wells and that annual earnings were S1 .0000OO were false.
 The charges state that the company owns only a few acres in Indiana, wlth several wells worth about $1,o00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
 SWEETMAN'S RESIGNATION FROM IRISH PARLIAMENT CREATES STIR IN DUBLIN
Hy Associated Press

Dublin, January 2S.-The announced resignation of Roger N Swectman rom the Irish republican Parliament owing 70 what he termed a radical disagreement with the majority of his fellow members on vital matters of policy. is creating big stir in Dublin.
 prominent Sim Fein leader toody told the Associated Press that the resig- nation meant the final quashlng or tno pence movement in which MT. Sweetman and Father Michael O'Flanagan. acting pesident of the Sim Fein participated conspicuously It was MT. Sweetman who proposed early in December con- ference between the English labor com mission visiting Ireland and the Irish la bor party for the purpose of effectins truce in Ireland
 Another reason for the resignation ol MT. Sweetman was gwen in state ment from another source today. This was to the effect that there was a meet ing recently of the Dal Eteann-the first since Eamonn de Vaieia's return to IreIand-at which a vote WAS taken on the question of peace or contin- uance of the struggle. It was stated thar MT Sweetman was the only one present who demanded peace, the others voting to keep up the fight,
 It is an open secret in Dublin tnat the Sim Fein leaders greatly resented tre Sweetman-O O Flanagan peace pro- nourcements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Gist of the News
GENERAL

GENERAL Presfdent.elect to reach Miami dur- Ing the day.
 Favorable report given Atlantic Gulf canal bill. Senator Harris seeks to lower the price of paper.
 Contestant will have to go some to Oust democrat. America is ninth among nations I'm adequate schools.
 Dealings dull in stocks; cotton is sent down. i. Escambia county farmers prepare for early marts.
 Grand jury says noonxhiners had planned murder.
 Mobile franchise cnse is cOntinued. Law enforcement clan gets busy ut Huntsville.
 Knights Templar stage huge banquet at Tuscaloosa.
 LOCAL National officers of Busineas Wom- en,s club to visit city.
 Men and women of city join forces to help children.
 Constructive citisenship first aim of women voters.
 Morris sees no good In proposed change in election law. Burruss sees bridges In Optlmintic traffic views.
 Baron. sell pitcher to the Philliex- schumann-Heink may give special concert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
WESTERN UNION ASKS FOR INJUNCTION MODIFICATION
By Associated Press k January c2 Modi

New York, January Rehabilitation of the governments injunction suit to per- init the Western Union Telegraph cem- pany to splice it's cable between Barba- dos and Florida so as to link it with Cuba, instead of the United States. was asked in the federal court here today.
 Counsel for the Western Union, in seek ing the order, contended that President Wilson or the court did not possess the power to prevent legally the splicing of the cable on the high seas. Federal Judge Hand reserved decision.
 In his argument, the defendant com rany's counsel said the telegraph com pany would be willing to consent to an order restraining it from landing the cable at Miami beach or sending over its cables running from Key West to Cuba messages intended for South America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
COOLIDGE SPENDS TWO
 HOURS IN PENITENTlARY
By Associated Press

Atlanta Ga, January 8.-Calvin Coolidge, vice president-elect. spent two hours in jail here today.
 He was the guest of Warden Zerbst of the Atlanta federal penitentiary. and was accompanied by Mrs. Coolidge and Governors Dorsey of Georgia and Par ker of Louisiana. The next Vice Pres ident did not talk to any of the prison- CTS. it was said later but simply made the rounds of the big prison.
 MT, and Mrs. Coolidge, here for the Southern Tariff congress, were guests at a reception later in the day and were tonight at the Capitol City club Tomorrow night the Vice Pres ident-elect will make an address at ne- gro church. He will be introduced by Governor Dorsey who arranged the meeting at request of a committee of ne- groes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
F|L|BUSTER|NG IS OPENLY CHARGED
 IN TARIFF FIGHT
Tariff Will Be Displaced By Appropriation Bills Monday, and Defeat Is
 FOreSeen
By Associated Press

Washington, January &. Consideration; of the Fordney emergency tariff bill was delayed in tho Senate again today and rev rocks appeared in it's path
 With flibustering openly charged. leaders of both sides declared that the chances of the measure coming to vote in this session were gradually growing less Another session of varied discus sion is scheduled for tomorrow but it sl planned now to turn to the big appro- riation bills when the Senate convenes Monday. Once the tariff Legislation isl displaced advocates of the bill admit 1t will be difficult to get it up for con sideration again.
 The consideration given the tariff at today's session consisted of a speech by Senator King, democrat, Utah, on Rus sian trade, which occupied almost the entire afternoon and eouta ned only oe- casional reference to tariff a ters and brief exchanges concerning the meaning of Senator Penrose $ cloture petition which was circulated yesterday.
 ASH URST MAKES CHARGE
 The open charge Of :;libustering was made by Senator Ashurst democrat. Ari- zona, following a coloquy between Sen ator Thomas, democrat Colorado, and
 
 tons of filibuster, The Pennsylvania senator assured MT. Thomas that he had not intended by circulating his petition to nsinuate that a filibuster had been or ganized.
 Senator King then began the speech on Russian trade but was interrupted by Senator McCumber, republican, North Dakota. who suggested that the tariff was the subject technically before ths Senate. The latter mentioned the ref erences made to a fiibuster and Mir. Ashurst broke in with the exclamation:
 'I do not insinuate that there is a fil- ibuster. l charge it.
 The accusation however failed to in terfere with Mir. Kings speech and for more than four hours he discussed Russ sia, it's government, it's people, it's trade and internal conditions and the prospects, of establishment of q permanent republic. His discussion thereafter was interrupted only when Senator France republican,, Maryland. engaged with him in debate ever actions of the soviet government.
 When the Senate recessed, Senator King announced that he had much more to say tomorrow and it was understood also that several other senators were preparing to speak on subjects not close y related to tariff questions This pros pect was said by leaders 10 mean the hastenng of action on the plan to lay aside the F'orduey bill and dispose of the money measures which have come over from the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29


 Paris. January 2S.--A solution of the problem of German reparations night by the committee of experts appointed yesterday by the allied supreme council. Confidence was expressed that the council would approve the cOmmittee's plan to- morrow.
 The proposed scheme provides for the payment of annuities on sliding scale of from 2,OOO,OO0,O00 to 3,000.OO0,OO0 gold marks over period of probably 42 years and also % per cent ad vniOrem tax on German exports so that her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PREPARING TO FIGHT
 BOIL WEEvlL WITH GAS
By Associated Press

Washington, January 2S.-"They are going to gas the cotton boil weevil," The chemical war service of the army, in cooperation with the department of agriculture, is preparing to lay down barrage of poison gas in the cotton dis tricts of the south. calculated to exterminate the pest. Brig. Gen. said today that experiments al- ready conducted. promised success. Military gas has already been used against rats in seaport cities, he added. A 15-minute application sne area. me ainy IS Eassing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PROGRESS IS SLOW
State to Prosecute All Indictments in
 Matewan Battle
Hy Associated Press

Williamson, w. Va, January 28-lt is the purpose of the state to prosecute All
 indictments found against the alleged participants in the Matewan battle last May. James Damron, counsel for the prosecution, raid today Twenty-one men are on trial charged with killing Albert C. FeIts, one of the seven private detec- tfves who met death in the fight. The defendants will be tried on six other killings. Judge Damron said.
 Thirteen talesmen out of a total of I6 were tentatively accepted when court closed late today. Six of the jurors were seated yesterday
 William Dempsey, the twelfth juryman to be accepted, is counsin of Jack Dempsey, heavyweight boxing champion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
.BRINES CASE IS THROWN \
 OUT OF COURT BY JUDGE
By AssOciated Press

Philadelphia, January 2S.--Judge Ferguson in criminal court today granted the motion Of the defense to take from the jury the case Of William F. Brines. charged with first degree murder, In connection with the death of Elmer (. Drewes. on the ground that not sufficient evidence had been submitted to connect the defendant with Drewes' death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
SOVIET OFFICIALS OBJECT
 TO DRAFT OF AGREEMENT
Bx Assbciated Press

London, January 2S.--The draft Of the Anglo Russian trade agreement which Leonid Krassin submitted to the soviet executive at Moscow is encount- ering strong opposition on the part of M. Tchitcherin, M. Lisvinoff and their associates, the London Times says it learns.
 The extremists the Times adds, in- sists that full recognition of the soviet government must be forthcoming but that Krassin does not lack support. He always has been friendly with Lenine. the bolshevik premier and if he is beaten it will be proof that Lenine's power Is waning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Confesses After Jury Discharged By Ase0ciated Press

NOrfOlk, Va. :anuary zS--After d jury had failed to reach a verdict in three hours and had been discharged, J. B. Cahoon. chauffeur, today en- tered plea of guilty to the charge on which he had been tried. 3 violation of the state prohibition law. His plea was made rather than risk q new trial, fearing conviction which would cause him to serve suspended sen tence on a previous charge
 Menocal Signs Banking Bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
GUARDS QUELL MUTINY
Chinese Seamen, Denied Shore Leave,
 Attempt to Quit Ship
By Associated Press

Norfolk, January 2S-Nlne arMeu guards on the Norfolk and Westera railroad piers at Lamberts Point earW tonight quelled a mutiny aboard ths Japanese steamer Tiaho Maru when 37 Chinese seamen. denied shore leave. made an attempt to desert the ship after overcoming their officers. A vol- ley of rifle shots met the mutineers as they started down the gangplank. Kwok Vow, the alleged leader, being shot through the head and probably fatally wounded. Police reserves were hurried to the piers to put the crew under guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Fifty Five Believed Isdicted

New York, January 2S.--Another bIan- ket indictment believed to contain the names of at least 5 members of the As- sociation of Dealers in Masons and Buid- ing Materials, was presented to Supreme Court Justice McAvoy today by one of the extraordinary grand juries invcstl- gating the building trust" The names of the defendants in the indictment which is believed to charge violation of the state antitrust act. were withheld Their counsel was notified to produce them in court for arraignment next Mon day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
To File New Proceedings Rv AasOr1afed PPeSs

St. Louis, January 2S-In an effort to delay confirmation of the recent sale af the Denver and Rio Grande railroad. pre- raratory to having it denied, John Lee Webster, of counsel for intervening stockholders. today informed Judge Wall ter Sanbern ot United States circuit court of appeals that new proceedings would be filed at 1,enver to have the sale set aside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
COUNTY TREASURER ADMITS THEFT OF
 FUNDS OF COUNTY
Isy Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Marion, o.. January x6-Treas- uref Harry C. FOrry of Marion county. who reported Wednesday morning that he lad been robbed of e14,308 by two bandits who knocked him unconscfous in hfs of- flee in the courthouse, was placed under arrest early today aud con- fesaed to the theft of the money. police annOunced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Russians Repudiate Concessions
 By Anooefnted Press

New YorK, JanuaFy z6.---A m&MIest0 asserting that "the peoples of free Russia" cannot be bound by agree ments concluded by the bolsheviki and repudiating concessions granted to foreigners which was adopted at a conference now being held in Paris of all Russian democratic elements op- posed to bolshevism. was made public here tonight by A. J. Sacks director of the Russian information bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
PREPARATION PROBLEM TENTATIVELY SOLVED
 BY SUPREME COUNCIL
Committee of Experts Propose Plan Providing Payment of Annuities Sliding Scale Over Period
 of 42 Years
By Associated Press

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   Germa wanda on Germany for the urday gates sand fix penalties for Germany PemierB rand he
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29

creditors would he paid according to Germany's prosperfay.
 The sudden ironing out of dtf- fcrences cnmc after two days of n continually widening breach that threatened to break up the confer cnce, it being virtually suspended except for private conferences Official French circles give the Belgian delegation credit for the success in rcconciIing the British and French viewpoints.
 The project in its final form. when approved by the supreme council, will he submitted to Ger many for acceptance ns an agree
 tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
STORM WARNINGS
 UP IN HOUSE OVER
 ARMY RESOLUTION
Republican Leaders Object 10 Pairing Force to 150,0Q0 and Will Fight It Out
 on the Floor
By Associated Press

Washington, January. 2S.-Storm warn ings were up in the House today over of the appropriations covsinis- 15o,o00 men.
 The appropriations bill making wovt- sion for that number during the newt fiscal year was reported by Chairman Anthony of an appropriation subcomms- tee, but 1t was indicated that republican members Of the military committse planned to fight 1t out on the floor. Several members asserted their un- willingness lc accept further reduction below the l75,oo0 figure fixed by ths House and Senate recently in resolu- ton which reached the White House to- day for consideration of the department
 Under the resolution, which directI that recruiting be stopped until the pres ent enlisted strength of more than 10.C .C00 gets down to 175,000, the army would not reach the lower strength in the normal course before next September. The pre- posed cut to $150.o00 however, would pre- sumably leave the war department with out funds or authority to maintain n force in excess of that number after June 30
 WILSON ATTITUDE UNKNOWN
 
 There was speculation among army of- ficials today as to what action PrestdeDt Wilson would take on the 175,000 reHolu- tion In some quarters is was thought he might let it go back to Congress without signature to become law at the expiration Of 10 days, expressing dissen. to the plan in that way. It was admit ted, however, that no indication had been seen as to the attitude MT. Wilson would take.
 Chairman Kahn of the military com mittee said fe believed it would he a mistake to cut the army below 175, 600 at this time. In reference to Rapre- sentative Anthonys statement yesterday that President-elect Harding favors the 150,0O0 figures, Representative Kahn said that in his conference at Marion he got the impression that MT. Harding ra- garded that step as advisable ultimate ly," but not at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Shriners Attend

Greenville, January 2S. Special )-Lo- cal Shrners attended the business meet ing os the Alcazar Temple in Montgom- cry Wednesday night and were instru- ment in carrying the organization n favor of the joint building of the temple with the Scottish Rite Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
TWO CONVICTED FOR SEARCHING PREMISES
 WITHOUT WARRANTS
By Associatcd Press

Midlothian, yn.. January 2s.-H. D. Brown and Harry Sweet, ST., pr0kibition agents. were each lined e5O by Justice Vincent here yes- terday for trespaxsing on the premiseN of A. StOner. . farmer. 1t was charged that the defendants eonducted n search for liquor on stoner's property without firnt ob- taininE search warrant. Appeals were noted in both instances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
TA Design veIdun Medal

Washington January 2S. John Falan- Aean of New York has been selected by the war department to design the medal to be presented to the city of verdun in the name of Congress commemorating the heroic defense of its fortress during tho war by French troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-29
Rv Aennciafefl Press

Havana. January 2S--The Senate bill providing for sliding scale of of banking and commercial obligations covered by the moratorium now in effect. was signed by Presi- dent Menocal today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-04-05
PLAN MEASURES NECESSARY
IN EVENT CHARLES REMAINS
I by AsSOciated Press.

BUDAPEST, April 3.-The military
council OF the republic, consisting OF
forty officers Of the highest standing
under tho presidency a; Admiral
Horihy the regent, discussed late
saturday night measures which
might be made necessary by tho
presence of former Emperor Charles
in Hungary.
Il took an oath to maintain The
Constitution. and I will not break
it, said the regent. in addr c"sinc
the council. Help me TO save Ham
gary. Keep the troops uYhcr the
st'-ctcst dIsciplinc."
The members q! tho council there
upon took IN oath Of Loyalty +" the
regent
The troops Of the loca' garrison
renewed their oath OF fidelity 20 tn
Constitution thiS morning.
Two a!rrlares appeared over She
suburbs nt Iudancs, toll droo-
ping portraits OF tho former ItWperor
and nro- Charles bIndh!lls.
Minister Of Acricui,'re Sz"''" = I've
ravc his word OF honor I" Eegcrt
Try and no'v is lookir:. fcr n~"t"v'
TO STAY. Sut "" Nave ruI"o'''"- e
that hc will hc removed even aCairs'
his will"
There is much snocmat'or So :,
bow the former rmncro- can "
forced TO dcrs-' because II Is sr''
no Magyar viii touch ni~' u,
forced removal Nv for"'vu"~r e
believed world u" likcl" 1" ''""vo'.
deep INDIGNATION and offend the ur
'ional pride,