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Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-18

When the chief entered the de-
partnent there were only IS paid
men on the staff. The chief be-
came stoker to FIRE engine No. 5,
and later was in charge of this
machine, then located in fire sta
ton on the west side of Sixteenth
street, at the alley between Far
nam and Harney streets.
Grand Central Hotel Fire.
The chiefs first large fire was
the memorable conAagration which
destroyed the Grand Central ho-
tel. September "a, 1873, on the
present site of the Paxton hotel.
II had charge of steam engine
Nebraska No. 3, which l attended
outside OF the fire house on Six
teenth street. We had line of
hose down the alley to the Grand
Central and pumped water out OF
large cistern at the FIRE station
said the chief. 1T was long and
hard shift and as | recall it now
| was at that post "a hours with
out stop. While we were pump
ing the water down to the fire
fireman. believe his name was
Jacobson - came running and
asked me to shut off the engine
which l did at once. The purpose of
that was to get fremen who were
in the burning building to come
to window and then rescue them.
Four Men Killed.
while jacobson was on his er-
rand the walls of the hotel fell
with crash and sent four fire.
men to their deaths. Another fire.
man who had been inside got as
far as the entrance, but was
caught by falling walls and was
killed. Five lost their lives in that
terrible fire. Jack Galligan was
chief at that time
The most thrilling experience
of Assistant Chief George c.
Crager occurred during FIRE at
the transportation building on
the Transmississippi exposition
grounds more than 20 years ago.
Crager was captain of Hose Com
pany No. II at that time and
A. ]. Clark was pipeman. The
wind was from the north and they
were south Of the building when
a ''hack draft" caused the fire to
burst forth with terrific fury be-
fore the wind.
Tear Off BLAZING Clothes.
Clark said the assistant
chief, was on fire and my. clothes
were scorching. We, ran as fast
as we could. | kept urging Clark
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-18

TO speed up. George Windheiin,
then second assistant chief, was
standing on Twentieth street,
yelling to us, Come onv
Citizens tore the blazing
clothes from Clark. That was the
fastest sprint | ever made in my
Lie. | have been in foot races
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-18


since, but have been unable to
match that record for speed. The
building which was destroyed was
two blocks long, one and half
blocks wide and was packed with
lumber from wrecked buildings
OF the explosion. The heat was
SO intense that another building
a block away burst into flames as
if it had been set all over at the
same time
Mr.. Crager carries scars on his
neck and hands as reminders of
that memorable race with death.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-18
Tear Off BLAZING Clothes.
Grand Central Hotel Fire.

Clark said the assistant
chief, was on fire and my clothes
were scorching. We, ran as fast
as we could. l kept urging Clark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14

clearing checks Is largely borne oy those banks then a violation of tho law is confessed, it was alleged, Tor the expense is wholly unauthorized and is, in fact, specifically prohibited.
 Hollis N. Randolph, solicitor for the federal reserve board, denied the cons spiracy charge, and stressed the sav- ing to the country which has resulted from the par collection policy. During 1919, he said, transactions through the reserve machinery aggregated $74.ooo,- 900, 900 at cost of $250,000 to the banks, whereas under the collection system exchange and charges would have amounted to $74,000.000.
 The government, through Solicitor Frierson, assisted in the preparation of, the reserve boards case, but took no part in the argument. Chief Jus tice White allowed an extra half hour to the issue, which he believed to be unusually important.
 The case for the federal reserve sys> tenn, as presented to the court, was succinctly as follows:
 Federal reserve banks have the right and duty to accept checks on whatever banks drawn; clearing of these checks must be in the manner prescribed by law; since the law pro- hibits any charges, the federal banks must insist on par collection.
 We submit that if the acts done be lawful, the courts cannot inquire into the motive" MT Randolph insisted. "A threat to do a lawful thing, which might deplete to some extent the prof its of a bank, adds no element of &C., tiODablA Wrong''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
GEORGIA BANKERS
 PRESSING CHARGES
 IN SUPREME COURT
Declare Atlanta Federal Re- serve Bank in Conspiracy to Force Small Banks to
 Become Members
By Associated Press

Washington, April Exchanges that the officials of the federal reserve bank of Atlanta, Ga, acting in con cert with the reserve banks of other districts" have joined in conspiracy to force. small banks throughout Geor- gia to become members of the federal reserve system. were pressed before the supreme court today by counsel for the American Bank and Trust com pany of Atlanta, and more than 46 other financial institutions.
 This action is to be compelled re- gardless of it's ruinous effect upon country banks and the destructions of their usefulness in the small commnni- ties they serve" the court was told.S
 opening of the case today marked the final round of the par collection" fight involving the right of the fedsral reserve board to insist upon collection of members checks without deduction of the nominal charge from which 1t was alleged most banks obtain a large part Of their revenue The case came here on appeal from decision of the federal courts of Georgia, which ssus- tained a demurrer of the board, dis missing the suit as wholly lacking in equity" The state banks ask that the ten porary restraining order now pre- venting the Atlanta reserve bank from enforcing the par collection" order be made permanent.
 The Georgia banks, counsel fer ap- peilants said 'are not seeking to charge reserve banks for remittance of proceeds of checks drawn upon them, but, are insisting that under the V IL ,r.t fNnY nA to receive for collection checks drawn upon nonmenlber banks because the latter are authorized by Section 1s of the reserve act to charge for services rendered, and by the same section re- serve banks are prohibited from pay ing any such charges"
 VIOLATION CONFESSED 1T
 If the statement made in the reserve bank brief is true, that the cost of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
BAKERS GUESTS AT
 ROTARY. LUNCHEON

Meeting of the Rotary club yesterday afternoon was featured by reports of delegates from the local club to the Eighth district conference of Rotary clubs.
 Gordon Smith, ex-president of the Mo bile Rotary club, spoke for a few min utes, stating that when the Gulf City called on the Alabama metropolis for help for the development of Mobile port, they would find every Rotarian at the front working for the develop ment of>the only port in Alabama.
 There were Is Rotarians and Xii wanians from various sections of the country who are attending the bakers convention present. Each one was re- ouested to rise and give his name, city and business. and each was greeted with much applause.
 Dr. John K. Conroy president of the Rotary club of Belville, H.. was intro iuced and spoke briefly on the club of his city. He stated 1t was only year old and had a membership of 55. but it was a live organization.
 President Oscar Wells who has re- turned from Cuba, was given an ova- tion as he entered, the Glee club sing ing, How Do You Do, MT. President; How Do You Dor" Mrs. Edward P. Lee played the accompaniment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
CHIEF ENGINEER TO LECTURE AT Y.MC.A. ON
 LIGHTNING" TONIGHT

c. F. Bennett, chief engineer of the Georgia Railway and Power company, will give lecture before the Young Mems Christian association electrical class tonight at o'clock. His subject will be Lightning and Lightning Pro- tection."
 MT. Bennett has given the subject of lightning considerable study, because Of the destruction it causes in electrical storms, and his lecture tonight will be along the line of prevention of destruc- ton, and will consist of several demon strations of how this can be accom- plished.
 The speaker was secured through H. E. Cox, instructor of the "Y'' electrical engineering class and a number of spe- cial invitations have been issued to ex- ecutives of the various industries of the Birmingham district
 An invitation has been issued by R. E. Mitchell, educational director of the Young Mems Christian association to all men in the Birmingham district who are interested in electrical work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
MAJOR JEFFERS'
 LEx INCREASED
Latest Returns Give Anniston Man Majority of 568 Over
 s. P. M'DonaId

Annistoni Apnl 1S.-( Special )-Correct- cd unofficial figures announced Wednes- day morning give Maj Lamar Jeffers of this city the democratic nomination for Congress over $. P. Mcdonald of sSlacauga by SsS votes, the Anniston mans big majority in his home county being responsible for his nomination.
 In Calhoun county Major Jeffers se- cured a majority of 1,472 votes, while Taliadega county gave MT Mcdonald much smaller majority of 92S Mcdonald carried Dallas county by only % votes, had a majority of 100 in Chiffon, lost Cleburne and Shelby to the Annston nan by small margins.
 Major Jeffers Wednesday, morning an nounced his satisfaction over the result of. the Tuesday primary, and stated that he would wage an active campaign against Judge A. F. Longshore, the re- publican nominee, between now and the election June 7
 The democratic nominee found himself surrounded by, scores of friends through out the morning all anxious to congrat- ulste him upon the splendid victory in the primary Major Jeffers is native of Anniston, being born here April le, 1888; elected circuit clerk in 1916; gradu- ated from the first officers training camp at Fort McPherson in 1917 and promoted from captain to major ia France in 1,lS
 Major Jefls1N& commanded Company c, S26th infantr%$%B the war, and was twice woundeMsby machine gun bullets while leading his battalion into action at the battle of St Juvin on November [, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
NEW STORE COMPLETE
Anniston Firm to Occupy New Guar
 ters Next Week

Anniston. April 13.-{Special.D-The new building on East Ninth street be- ing erected by L. H. Carre for the Whiteside -Bagley Grocery company will be occupied by them next week the finishing touches being added to the structure this week. The recent formation of a partnership between K W. Whiteside and F. c. Bag1ey and ths consolidation of the businesses of each of the merchants will give this city another thriving business house in the main section of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
ORANGES

The Birmingham Water Works Con,pany
 896 CumuLatiDe First Preferred Stock Nothing Less than a popular vote of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Their Faith in Us and in Birmingham

dence, not only in our company but in further ham, The Birmingham Water Works Compan plant for serving pure and wholesome water companys interests are indissolubly bound III community and it's property is hooked and ceme else, and every dollar raised by this company Stock will be used to augment the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
BANKER SERIOUSLY ILL
L. A. Stanley Submits to Emergency
 Operation

Anniston. April 13--(Special. }--L A. Stanley, assistant cashier of the Commercial National oank, was strick- on by an acute attack of appendicitis Tuesday evening" and underwent an emergency operation at St. Lukes hospital. A report from him Wednes- day was that he had rallied nicely from the shock and was doing ex
 tremcly we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Huntsville ConnIe Wed

Huntsville. April 12-( -(special)-The marriage of Miss Bessie Reynolds, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Reyn- oids to Malcolm M. Cantrell, prominent young druggist. was solemnized at the First Baptist pastorium Monday after noon. The Rev. w. M. Blackwelder, pas tor of the First Baptist church, per formed the ceremony in the presence of a small party of friends and relatives of the couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Fire Threatens Mill

Huntsville. April 13.--( Especial. .)--The Friedlander & Oliver mill which has re- gently been rebuilt was again threat ened with destruction by fire last night when blaze which started in the boiler room was started by the blowing out Of plug. The blaze was extinguished by employees with slight damage before the fire department reached the scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14

If theN statement made in the reserve bank brief is true, that the cost of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
RACE IN DALLAS
 IS NOTABLY CLOSE

Selma, April 1S. With just one small country box to hear from the official tig- ures this morning show that S F. Me- Donald of Talladega county carried Dal- las county by the narrow margin. of 70 majority, the totals being: Mcdonald t,o9s. Lamar Jeffers l,076 Jeffers carried the city of Selma by 20 majority, but the rural precincts went for Mcdonald by PA majority. securing him the county The soldiers, the labor vote and pre- ponderance of the women went for Jeff fers, while the rural boxes and conserva- tive democrats voted for Mcdonald. Only about 65 per cent of the registered vote was boiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Visiting Schools

Moulton, April 13.-(Special.)- )--Miss Mardy D. Pierce, specialist in primary education, from the department of edu- cation Montgomery visited the schools at Hillsboro and Town Creek this week. She was accompanied by the county ele-. mentary school supervisor. Mrs. Sara s. Erwin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Banks Change Hours

Huntsville. April lS--( Special )--Ali of the banks of Huntsville have signed an and close at in the aftersoons during the summer monthA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
BOY FARM CLUBDAY 1.
 ID BE GALA AFFAIR

County Agent H. l.. Brown and the Chamber of Commerce are determined that Jefferson County Boy Farm Club day at the chamber tomorrow shall be a gala affair. Not the least interest- ing event will be bounteous spread that will be served the boys. About 150 are expected to attend. The programme is as follows:
 Morning session: Welcome address o. l. Bum, secretary Chamber of Com merce. Extemporaneous address, J. D.. Moore, member board of education, chair man agricultural committee Chamber of Commerce. Inspirational address, Gar rard Harris, editor. Birmingham News.
 Club Work and Vocational Education, N. R. Parker, county superintendent or Can Serve the Public Through the Club Boys," Jerre Gwin, member board or revenue ''The Club Boy and His Com munity," l. T. Quinn, district agent State and County Organizations" James Heron, boys state leader. Talks from club boys.
 Afternoon session: Community Fairs and Fair Exhibits" Mir. Pate, editor Progressive Farmer. Making Money From Club Work" L. T. Wells, PTo- gressive Farmer. Talks from club boys. Closing remarks from H. L. BroWn' county agent
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-12

that we took a great deal for granted. One thing
we overlooked the indsposton of our associ-
ates in the to let keep the business that fell
to the result of their temporary disability AS
they have been finding the means to renew their
activities they have been getting back into the ocean
carrying trade, competing with us and beating u.s.
We have good ships but they have more favor
able marine laws. In consequence they are able to
get the business.
This is matter for regret by Americans. But
there is no use crying over disappointment. Our
friends overseas are not to be expected to hand us
anything. If we not manage our affairs so that
get the wanted share OF the marine trans
portation business will have to do without It.
No American would. think OF asking favors of them.
This matter of merchant marine which we had
placed such high hopes may be considered in con-
nection with the huge which European coun-
tries owe u.s. They would like to be relieved of their
indebtedness but in time they will be earning and
should pay Their recovery the seas at our ex-
pense is proof that they will be able to pay. But
the American authorities must strive to hold our
flag the seas
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-12

to and fro on the ground. On al
sides flew the snow flakes and
then, all of a sudden, the bunny
reached the place where the whit
ened Mink was waiting in the
snow.
Along the back of the Mink
swept the duster. The flour was
busted off Showing the brown
fur beneath, for the Mink does
not change his color in winter as
does the Weasel
ooh. no! Oh, no! What have
we here?" cried the bunny when
he saw the brown Mink thus I'M
cover ed by the duster. Trying t.
catch me, were YOU" Then the
rabbit gentleman flicked the feath-
err buster in the face of the Mink,
making him sneeze "Kerchoo!
Ker-snitzio."
And when the Mink was sneez-
ing, partly from the feather dus-
ter and partly from the flour dust
getting up his nose. away ran
Uncle Wiggily so fast that he
could not be caught.
"Ha! Ha" laughed the bunny
as he reached his hollow stump
bungalow. II changed the Weasels
from white to brown, the Mink
he changed from brown to white.
but IL they want to nibble me
they'll have to sit up most all
night"
So everything came out all
right, you see, except that the
Mink was very angry because his
trick didn't work. And If the
rubber ball doesn't go to sleep on
the pin cushion and get so filled
with holes 1t can't squirt water at
the jumping jack. I'll tell you
next time about Uncle Wiggily
and the needles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-12
HE FLEW IN But WALKED OUT.
EDITORIAL OF THE DAY
EAST AND WEST AGAINST THE PRESS
(From the London Tines


on the same day lately two items of news were
published. one from Persia, the other from the
United States but both of interest to the editors OF
newspapers, and perhaps to their readers. Per-
sian newspaper had joked about titles conferred
upon the victors in recent battle; whereupon the
minister of sent for the editor. gave him 200
lashes, and put him in prison. The American at
tempt to deal with editor wel less punitvely In
genious, but also less successful.
The mayor of Chicago brought an action for
libel against the Chicago Tribune, clairling $780,
600 damages on the ground that the paper had to
that extend impaired the credit of the city by its
attacks the municipal administration; but the
action was dismissed The methods of the minister
ID the mayor different, but their motives and
their aims the same; both resented criticism,
and both tried to suppress it. No doubt the mayor
would have acted like the minister IL the institu-
tons of his country had allowed him to do SO; and
no doubt mayor and minister alike believed that
they were acting in the public interest.
Officials always have believe and always will
believe, that it is wrong to criticize them they are
experts and know better than any editor what
ought to be done; If they sometimes do evil that
good may come, they are to be judged by the good
they intend, not by the evil they do rather they
are not to be judged at ALL but left free to get
with their job, whatever 1t may be- Only by long
and painful experience have western nations learned
that freedom of criticism, with all its drawbacks,
is better than the freedom of officials to do they
please.
But officials, wherever they may be, continue
to resent criticism, they will attempt new ways
of suppressng it. The way Of the mayor of Chi
cago both novel and audacious; and, II it had
been successful it would doubt have been de-
veloped elsewhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-12
AMERICAN SHIPPING DECLINING.

Records of ocean carrying under the American
flag prove that something more than ships is need
ed TO make nation factor in maritime TRANSPORT
tation. In July 1920, foreign vessels carried only
SO per cent of imports while in July this year
they had Sd per cent of the total. During the
period independent American vessels increased their
percentage from 3 to SO per cent, while shipping
board craft lost % per cent In both the import
and export divisions shipping board vessels do
ing less and less, while independent American ship
ping is making slight gains, but there be no
denying that foreign ships rapidly recovering
control of the ocean business which they domi-
mated before the
1t was the proud belief of Americans that re-
vival of merchant marine under Old Glory would
be one compensation for the sacrifices this country
made in the war. Who could doubt that it would
be so when we had ready for use such enormous
number of ships and men to man them, to say moth
ing Of the traffic to keep them busy? 1t seems
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-12
FIGURES ON THE CANAL.

Statistics from the Panama Canal Record point
to a steady growth in the shipments OF Pacific
coast fruits by water route, although the diversion
from all rail transportation is less than enthusiastic
predictions indicated In the first eight months OF
the year. up to August 81, the fresh fruit traffic
through the canal totaled 1882 tons OF which 5000
tons originated on the Pacific coast of the United
States On ratio of 80 boxes to the ton the esti-
mated fresh fruit shipments aggregated 21S.s6o
boxes An even more interesting statement would
be that covering shipments all Pacific coast fruits
through the canal since that would be actually clear
detection from rail tonnage which heretofore held
monopoly of that traffic.
The favorable side of the Panama canal opera
ton is presented further in the official report, which
states that for the fourth consecutive year the water
route has shown profit. In the fiscal year which
ended with June 80 last receipts for tolls exceeded
expenditures for operating by $2,7120OO, an amount
according to official language, Sufficient to wipe
out the last of the deficit resulting from slides IN
the earlier years of operation" The cost OF the
canal on invested capital at the same date was
s336543271.95, a sum which is still substantial