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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Leper Colony Evacuated Rv AcSociates1 Preaa

New Bedford, Mass, March 10.-The ieper colony that Massachusetts has maintained at Penikes Island in Bug zard's bay, was evacuated today and the 13 members transferred by tug to this city. They then started by spe- cial car for the federal lepesarium at Carville, La. En route the car will pick up three additional unfortuna tes, one at Bridgeport, Conn.,, two at Rich mond. Va, and take all to the Louis lana reservation. Superintendent Frank Parker said the unfortunates would have better opportunity of the pos sible cure offered in revised experi- ments which the Chalmugra oil at the federal leprosarium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
1900 DOGS ARE SAFE
Object, But All But 400
 Contribute

Rockford March 10.-(SpeciaL)-Ac- cording to the repor, of G. T. Rayfield. dog tax collector of Coosa county, 1900 dog taxes have been paid with only about 400 yet to pay. Opposition to the dog tax is exceedingly strong in this county. Last year many dog owners Killed their dogs rather than pay the tax It is expected that some this year will do likewise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Inauguration Cost $500
sy Associated Press

Washington. March 1O.-President liar ding's inauguration Cost just Sl.5oo out of the s5O,0Oo special appropriation made by Congress, according to Eniotts Woods, of the capitol building and grounds. The money went into guarL rails and safety devices, he said today, the inaugural stand where the actual ceremony took place having been built by the telephone company which installed amplifiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
AMERICAN LEGION TO MEET IN CLUB ROOMS

The meeting of the local post of the American Legion, which was an nounced to be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the courthouse, win be held Instead in the club rooms of the Bir- iningham Civic Association next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Arthur Greenwood, manager of the cleanup campaign for new members, will make the principal address and will outline plans flor securing new members during the week following the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
SEVEN

as to muzzles being Issued but I am in favor of the muzzle temporarily at leasr. and am in favor of the destruction of stray dogs-those without owners and without tags or license. It is the reason able and sensible way to look at it. am sorry the impression was created that advocated the promiscuous shooting or dogs good, bad and indifferent. Such an impression could only have been gained by the thoughtless. and I hope that after reading, this those who have lost sleep over the matter will now rest easy.
 T. K. LEE. BruIngham March TO- 1921
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Steamers Still Stuck Fast

New Orleans, March 10.-The Lloyd Royal Beige steamer Indier and the oil tanker Saranac, which went aground on the mud flats in South Pass. were still stuck in the mud tonight Tugs from this port are proceeding to th4 assistance of the vessels, whose posi- tions are not now regarded as danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
ELECTRICIAN IS
 SERIOUSLY INJURED

While connecting an electric sign in front of k. R. Parks Motor company at 4O7 Twenty first street. south, about o'clock yesterday afternoon, F. M. Snyder slipped and fell to the pave ment He was taken to local hos pital in an unconscious condition. His injuries are pronounced serious. MT. Snyder had no- regained consciousness at an easly hour this morning. He is employed by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
WOMEN ATTEND BANQUET

pr. Lola Taylor, president of the Bir- mingham Business and Professional Women's club, and Mrs. H. E. Pearce president of the state federation, left yes terday for Talladega, where banquet is being given in their honor. Following the banquet an open meeting of the Tai ladega Business and Professional Wom- en's club will be held and Mrs. Pearce and Dr. Taylor will be the principal gueakerS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
LlGHTEsT COURT DOCKET
Coosa County Has Only 15 Criminal
 Cases

Rockford, March --tSpecial.)-Th spring term of the circuit court of Coosa county will convene at Rockford March 2S and will be in session two weeks. The first week will be taken up with civil cases, about 40 in num- Der, while the second week will be spent on criminal cases of which there are 15 docketed. This is the lightest docket in the history of the court, due partly to the excellent work of for mer Judge Garrison in almost com pletely clearing the court docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Delivery Demanded Ry Associated Press

Vienna, March 101-A demand for i'm mediate delivery of ell the military material already surrendered under the treaty of St. Germaine was made by the allies here today. and it is under stood the cabinet agreed to comply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Highwaymen Sought

Decatur. March O.-(SpeciaL)-- )--offi- cers are searching for highwaymen who held up and robbed v. $. Jameison be- tween Third street and the Danvills road. The victim was relieved of q handsome watch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
800 Bales Cotton Burr
By Associated Press

Watonga, Okla, March 10-Fire of ,ln- determined origin in the Harris & Irby cotton gin here today resulted in loss estimated at $125,00o Five hundred bales of cotton were destroyed in addition to ginning machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Credentials Presented
Ry Associnted Prces

Washington. March 10.--Sao-Ko s,ze, the new Chinese minister, presented his credentials today to President Harding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11
Prussian Cabinet Resigns
By Associated Pres

By AssOcfateu rreeo Berlin, March 10. - Resignation of the Prtlssian cabinet was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-11

The present Prussian cabinet was formed on March 29 last. with Herr Braun as premier. It was intimated shortly after the recent elections that the cabinet was likely to resign
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
HOUSE ASKS WILSON FOR
FIGURES ON WAR FUNDS
Resolution Which Was Adopted
Ell to 20, Was Attacked
by Democrats.
FOLLOWS HEATED DEpArE
Those Opposing Say 1t Is Put For
ward at This Time to Dcfamc
and Maiign the President Before
He Rctircs.
IRy Associated press.1-

WASilNGTON Feb. i5.-After n
heated debate. the House late today
adopted resolution calling upon
President Wilson for an itemized
statement showing disbursements and
ailotments Of the sl5o.0O0.O00 war
funds voted by Congress.
The resolution. which was adopted.
aiI TO 70. was attacked by Demo-
Gratis. who charged that 1t was put
io' w'rd at this time to defame and
nniiGn President Wilson in the clos
ing day" of his : ADMINISTRATION. Vef-
"rcncr TO expenditures by the Amr~-
lean peace commission at Paris
canned the flames on the Democratic
side and turned the debate into
strictly partisan channels.
Chairman Good, of the Appropria-
tions Committee. who reported the
resolution introduced by Rcpresenta-
tive Gould. Republican. of New York,
declared that IL any injustice had
been done the President. the Demo-
Gratis were responsible by attempting
to create the impression that there
was something crooked in the money
spending" when the resolution itself
anything improper. MIR. Good de-
ciincd TO offer an amendment calling
upon the various government de-
partments for an accounting. which
was the method adopted. Democrats
stated. in asking for an accounting
of Spanish WAR furds In President
Mckinley's day.
After the chairman had made a
preliminary statement as to what had
been shown by partial reports of ex-
pcnditurcs, Representative Rryns,
Democrat OF Tennessee. declared
that while he had no objection to
the adoption OF the resolution. he
thought the Information should be
sought from departments to which
the money had been allotted. Tho
President, he said. had nothing to
do with the actual spending; that
more than four-fifths of the fund had
been accounted for, and that 1t was
merely an attempt to make il appear
he was unwilling to present the
record.
The American people will never
Continued on Second pnge)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
WOULD STOP HOUSTON
MAKING MORELOANS
TO FOREIGN MA zXONS
PLOT TO BOMB PRESIDENTS
YACHT MA YFLOWER FOHED
BY SECRET SER VICE MEN
Seaman of U. S. Navy Under Arrest and Officials Are
Looking fora Civilian Said 10 BE The
Sailors Confederate.

mcnt in park with another man.
apparently 10 secure the "packngc
Naval authorities went TO park in
stead. but found that the ether man
had not appeared. They found not.
however. directing that the navy man
meet him the following night.
The Department: of Justice is now
searching tor the other man. Daniels
said
Officials of the Bureau OF Investi-
gatIVn OF IN" Department OF Justice
confirmed that they had planned tc
surprise III, supposed piottcrs at a
secret meeting. but that the meet
ing never VAS held.
Daniels intlinatcd that the officers
Of the May:iowcr had reason to
suspect the enlisted man OF a sinister
purpose
Daniel1' announcement today re-
called tina; a few weeks ago the
Mayhowcr caught aiirc at her pier
here ana WAS badly damaged. on.
Of the things cstroyed was an elcva-
tor installed fer President Wilson
and whirn was taken out after the
fire.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
HARDING AND HAYS HAVE
FINAL TALK ON CABINET
Will BE last Conference Before
Present Administration
Goes Into Office.
OTHERS ARE INTERVIEWED
Harry NJ. Daughcrty, President
Elects Prcconvcntion Manager,
Is Generally Considered as First
Choice for Attorney. ey.Gcncralsihip.
LRy Associated press1

ST. AUGUSTINE. FLA, Feb. Is
President Elect Harding today final
~ reviewed his Cabinet decisions
with his campaign manager anl
prospective Postmaster-Gcnoral Will
H. Hays, and received from Il mem
Der OF President Wilson's peace dele
cation qualified assurance tina; no
agreement for cancellation of the 81
lied war debt was made at Versailles.
The conference with Mr.. Hays,
generally interpreted as conclusive
evidence that the Republican national
chairman is to become . member or
Mr. liarding's official family. Is un-
derstocd to have covered every fca-
turc of the Cabinet situation. as well
as various questions of policy The
two were together for several hours
and, although no formal announce
inent followed. the President -elec;
said their talk omitted none OF the
problems facing the next adminis-
tration
Details of what happened Mt Yer
sailics in regard to cancellation Of
the $4,000. 900. 600 war debt were
given to Mr.. Harding by Thomas w.
Lamont. member of the Morgan
banking firm, and Il fiscal attache Of
the peace committee.
In statement after the conference
with the President elect he made
fiat denial of recent stories OF a mys-
terious agreement 10 wipe the war
debt off the books. and said he had
assured the Presidcnt-ciect his ad-
ninistrat!on would be las free and
untrammclcd as air in dealing with
the question.
Lannon'S statement Gets Attention.
Mr.. I-amonts statement attracted
particular attention because OF his
intimate Knowledge of the Versailles
negotiations and because his firm is
the principal fiscal agent in this
country for the debtor powers. Mr..
Harding Is understood to have dis
cusscd with him his own proposal for
converting the debts into negotiable
tt,,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
CAPROW AIRPLANE
TO AID IN SEARCH
FOR ARMY AVIATOR
Giant Machine Is Capable
OF Saying in Air for
Nine Hours.
lBy Associated Press.l

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, Feb. 15.-
The giant Caproni airplane ut Kelly
Field. capable Of staying in the air
nine hours, and equipped with n
camera capable Of photographing
hundreds oSsquare miles OF territory
in Il day, will leave San Antonio to-
morrow for West Texas to assist hun
drcds OF cowboys and nfty govern
mcnt airplanes searching for traces
OF Lieutenant Alexander Pearson. Jr.,
missing army aviator.
officers will bring the Photographic
films to Kelly Field, where they will
be developed and enlarged, and with
the aid of magnifying glasses, expert
readers Of aerial maps will look for
traces of the missing ship and pilot
Tho Caproni will fly ut an altitude of
10000 feet.
Tho number OF ranchers, cowboys
and sheep herders assisting in tho
search is increasing each day as the
news is spreading over the country
sof the missing pilot. % Isl,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

WASliINGToN, Feb. l5-An en-
listed man o: tho navy is under arrest
III connection with "A possible bomt
pict 10 biow up the presidential yacht
Mnynowcr, Secretary of the Eavy
Daniels announced today.
The alleged plot is now being In
v"stigatcd by Captain Holmes. com
rnanding the May:iowcr. and by III.
Department of Justice. Daniels said
The man under arrest was member
OF the crew ot the May!lower.
The man last week was said to
have asked the boa;swain o, the May
Hover th', he be given the watch
AT certain hour of night, as he cx-
noctcd rncHaec TO be brough, on
board. He pleaded with tho boa,swa!n
that IL would hc ,Sorth lars.
amount of money 70 him II the officer
allowed -his. Daniels said.
The boatswaln suspected the man
wanted 10 bring a bomb on board
and reported the affair to Captain
Holmes.
The man now Imprisoned alao wa
discovered TO nav. made an appoint
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
COMNITTEE ASKS
ALL PAYMENTS
BE: DISCONTINUED
Congress Wants to Know
Facts Concerning Gov
ernmcnt Funds.
WAR IS COSTING U. S.
LARGE SUM THIS YEAR
Secretary Houston Declares
Country Will Pay $685.
000,0OO in IL Months.
CONGRESS NTs FIGURES
Action Follows Motion Made by
Senator Reed. of
Missouri.
WAR IS COSTING U. S.
LARGE SUM THIS YEAR
CONGRESS- WANTS FIGURES
hc'i"h Follows Motion Made by
Senator Reed. of
Missouri

"ASiiiNGTON Feb. l5.-Tne Sen.
''c judiciary Committee today unanl.
m"GHIy went on record against nay
"'ht cf any further money to for
'isn countries, even on commitments
already m"dc. until all the facts con
cerhing the loans are known TO con
sr.ss.
Thr committee aetlon cam. ON =
motion OF Senator Reed. Missouri
Secretary Houston. who was "a
lave appeared before the committee
today with further information con
corning loans auh commitments. sen.
"ota nc could not appear until later
The committee action was an ...
Tor; 70 prevent HVus;on's CARVING
out TIE policy which ne told both the
Judiciary ana i'oreisn Relations
Committees that h- iavo1 sd. the pay.
nIcut o. about s73.0yU0oO on com
'n!iln@His already made. II the for
Je'sn governments asked FOR it
l. :. rE.s ,aa,0D0.ouO
Wa" 'nis year VIII cost the United
States 1?3O0c.Oc0. a,p.ordImg 10 csi!.
mates oy Secretary nc the Treasury
Houston
Wnr expenses thus represent
per cent Of the entire amour
money ,apprppr!atcd for all purpose,
by Congress for this fiscal year
Which cnds June 80, 1921. Anpropria
t!ons 70" all purposes amount 10 So
;l6,Oo0o0O. including S2G3. 900. 600 in
deficiencies mainly absorbed by the
War ana Navy Departments. For
government purposes not related to
War there Is left appropriations to-
taling sS23oo0.Ooo.
Every person in the United States
Is paying !2i.2i a year for war pur-
poses. according 10 Houston's figures
as against per capita appropriations
for all purposes OF s3l.92. This leaves
sT.6S per citizen for expenditures
other than those related TO war
In preparation against war, the
United States this year will spend
sl,Oi5 in the form OF donation to-
ward The Hague peace palace. This
can be computed in proportion to the
entire total OF appropriations only
. through the use OF an elaborate sys-
TEN OF calculation involving scores
. OF decimals.
To get ready for future wars the
United States this year will spend
ss6l.29l.s 500, or about 25 per cent o:
the total appropriations.
Wars OF the past will cost s3ls,-
l9S,3T5 or about 10 per cent
The great war. or present conflict
in which the United States still is
technically involved. will cost Sl.4l3,-
721.0S3. or about II per cent. For
purposes other than war there will
be left "a per cent.
Cost of World War.
This years cost of the present war
may be listed this way:
: Interest public debt, mostly great
war, s975.oG0.o00.
war risk. s135.325.i00.
United states Shipping Board, war
agency. s442,500, 900.
Deficiencies, mainly army and navy
s2oo.OOO,OoO.
Vocational work for soldiers, s9o,-
100000.
Financing loans. s12.4o9.is3.
Alien property custodian. sf55.00o
(ContiuIc1 on Second popel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
GRAND JURY PREPARES TO
zNZ)ICT DRY AGENT FRIDAY;
ANOTHER TRIED FOR MURDER
BANKER SEES IN BUSINESS
READJUS7YMENTS BASIS
FOR LONG PROSPERITY
All That Is Necessary TO Capitalize Vast Possibilities
Is Vision to See Om Opportunities, Says
Francis H. Ssson, Of New York

from agricultural districts disclose
the fact that the plight OF our farm
ers generally is no; as bad as we had
been led To believe at first, despite
the prcc!pita;o fal. in the price Of
farm products. Crops are being mar
keted gradually and that means that
newly created wealth is being made
available TO the nation.
Huyinr has begun again More in
dusi.ial plants are rcopcninE. Trans
poriat!on facilities have been CON
sidrrably improved since the railroads
were returned TO private control.
through greater efficiency in their
use.
Hank reserves have been materially
strengthened and banking conditions.
in common with fundamental Susi-
ness conditions. are sound and have
been considerably bc:tcred recently
through the more accelerated move
mcnt OF agricultural products to mar
Eet, and through the more rapid liQu.-
dation OF paper held by the banks.
We have all the power and resources
we need
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16

ment. and. MS nm incentive to
nrousc general interest. The Even
Ing Dispatch decided to open
three wrciss' competition, award
ing three prizes for the best 25O-
word essays. an "Nhy You Should
Own Your Own Home"
The first prize IL SIS. the sccond
SI5, anh the third $40.
Send your essays to the Gown
Your Own Home" Editor.
The names of the first weeks
prize winners were published Sat-
uriny.
Contest cioses for this week on
receipt of the II. NJ. mail Thurs
day night. The winners of the
second series OF prizes will be an
nounced next Saturday In The
Evening Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
[Ry Associated press.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15--Threatened
hy the Department of Labor with ar
res, and deportation, Donal j. O'Cai-
iaghan, Lord Mayor Of Cork, appealed
today to the State Department for n
change of his status from that of
seaman" to political refugee. and for
permission to remain in the United
States indefinitely.
In the petition presented by his at
sorneys. Judge Lawless and Michael
Doyle, O'Callaghan protested against
his deportation ,'at this time, to any
place or point where he might be ex-
posed to capture or molsstatIon by
the forcea OF the British governments" :"
Tho Lord Mayors attorneys were re-
caiyed nv both Secretary Colby and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
WILSON MEETS CABINET FOR
FIRST TIME IN II MONTHS
Farewell Picture" Taken-Aside From President,
Only -Four Others Who Were Present When First
Photo Was Taken, Years Ago. Are in Group.

years ago Houston was Secretary OF
Agriculture.
The Cabinet was seated when the
four photographers entered the room,
with President Wilson in mis- custo.
mary seat. at the head OF the big
black table.
lets have this over with as soon
as possible" said the President.
Arc lights and vapor lamps wers
put In place. Two exposures wers
made on each OF two cameras.
That's enough" said the PresI
dent at this juncture. although. there
was said to be no trace Of fmpa.
tience or irritation in his voice.
photographers said he locked SsiI
and that his progress towtfd hsalssa
is apparent,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
IS MILLIONS PAID FOR
TOBACCO INTERESTS IN
DANHlLLE, is REPORT
Statement Says Hughes Sells
10 ChiHese-.imericnn
Company.
lBv Associated Press. |

DANVILLE. VA. Feb. I5.-Reports
were current here tonight in tobacco
and banking circles that the firm OF
dealers, OF this city, with branch fac
tories in other cities. have sold their
holdings to the Chinese American
Tobacco Company for considera-
tion OF Si5.000,000.
No confirmation could be obtained
here tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
CORKS LORD MAYOR SEEKS
SANC7UARYIN UNITED STATES
His Counsel Appeals to State Department for Change
of Status From That of Seaman" TO
Political Refugee"

under-Secretary Of State Davis and
were assured that no steps would be
AIKEN until opportunity had been
granted for the fling OF brief in
OCallaghan's behalf.
Presentation OF the petition served
to bring to light for the first time
that the time allowed O'Callaghan to
Depart from the United States had
been extended by Secretary of Labor
Wilson. Although both attorneys for
the Lord Mayor and some officials OF
the Labor Department have dis
claimed knowledge of any agreement
by which O'Callaghan should leave
the United States by February II. 1t
was learned today that the expira-
tion ofsthe time lIn.3 was responsible
CONTINUED on Second Page ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
tBy United News.l

WASHINGTON. Feb. i5.-Presi-
dent Wilson met with his Cabinet in
the executive offices of the White
House Tuesday for the first time in
seventeen months.
lie walked through the areaway
from the White House proper. unns-
sisted. except by Il cane,
Then photographers took the
farewell picture" OF the Cabinet.
Aside from the President. only four
others were present who sat in the
Cabinet room when the first picture
was taken eight years ago. These
were Secretary Of the Navy Daniels.
Postmaster General Burleson, Secre.
tary of LaboE Wilson and Secretary
of tho Treasury Houston. Eight
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-02-16
Let's S Build!

President William ii. Adams, OF
the Bonrd of AIdermca, nv n MEM
her OF The Evening Dispatch 250,-
600 Club. says. II Richmond in to
reach thnt Eonl by 1870 we must
stop talking md net.
President Adams believes that
the s"iution of the housing prob
lem will he the outstanding fac
tor in increasing population and
promoting prosperity. Many other
members OF the 100000 Club are
of the same opinion, md
Gbe Fnenina Dispatcl,
has added to II. niognn-"For Rich
mond Firstr'-the words, "Lets
Build!'
workers of Richmond should
take the Iesy In this great move