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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
MRS. SOUTHARD IS
 PLACED ON TRIAL
State Charges Former Illus band Died After Poison
 Placed in Food
Fly Associated Press

Twin Falls Idaho, October 3.-A poisonous substance used as an insect exterminator supplied the theme about which was woven the stories of the first two witnesses for the state to testify in the case of Lyda Meyer Southard, charged with the murder of Edward F. Meyer, a former husband. The state claims to have evidence that poison secured from the ex- terminator was administered by Mrs. Southard in her husband's food.
 The opening statement by Prose- outing Attorney Frank L. Stephens delivered immediately following the securing of the Jury, did not go out side the case or the death of Meyer, although Stephen has stated that he Is prepared to submit evidence show
 ing her to be responsible for the death of three former husbands and a brother of one of these, the alleged crime in each instance. the state charges, being committed by means of poison derived from the extermina- tor.
 The first witness for the state, Mrs. Carrie Howe of Muscatine, la, board- ing house keeper at the Blue Lakes reach at the time of the death of Meyer, told of the defendant bring ing packages of the exterminator to the ranch and setting 1t about the house in saucers of water She de- scribed in detail the illness of Meyer and of conversations in which the "a fa nj da nj e.,iI al h4a sal tor and then no one would have any thing to say She testified that fol- lowing the removal of Meyer from the ranch to q hospital she found two packages of the poison in a drawer underneath some papers in the room occupied by the Meyers. That the de- fendant also told the witness that she did not love her husband as a wife should, was testified to by Mrs. Howe.
 Granville Haight, manager of the ranch upon which Meyer was em- ployed as foreman, told of being pres ent when the poison was found and testified regarding his indorsement of purchase note on an automobile previously acquired by the then Mrs Meyer, which note was signed by the defendant as Mrs. McIlaffie, although this was subsequent to her marriage to Meyer.
 The information filed in the case by Prosecuting Attorney Stephens charging Mrs. Southard with the kill ing. was read and the opening state- ment of the states case was made.
 The defendant sat during the ses- sion by her husband. Paul Vincent Southard, and her father, W. J. True blood.
 An order was issued today by at torneys for the defense directing the sheriff to permit no further inter- views between the defendant and To- cal officers of the Salvation Army
 A second order was served upon the sheriff by the prosecution direct ing that in future interviews between Mrs Southard and her husband be held in the jail corridor in the pres ence of the ajiier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
DR. C. C. TEACH


 pr. Thachs health began to fail several years ago and since his re- tirement from the presidency of Au- burn he had spent his time in vari- past summer had been spent at Dal- ton where he was surrounded by members of his family and had been resting comfortably.
 News of his death came last night in the form of telegram to his brother, Robert H Thach of Birming ham, who Immediately left for Dalton to look after the making of funeral arrangements. Although the time of the funeral had not been definitely decided it was announced at the Thach home thaF the burial a3uld be in Auburn where the instructor is located over which he presided for so many years and spent so much of his life.
 Dr. Thach is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters. His only brother is Robert H. Thach of Birmingham.
 Dr. Charles Coleman Thach was born at AthenS Limestone county, March 15.+ 1860. He succeeded pr. William Leroy Broun as president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn June g, 1902, and filled the position until he was made pres ident emeritus in 1919, and he was succeeded by Dr. Spright Dowell.
 pr. Thach was educated at private academies at Athens and at the Ag- ricultural and Mechanical college at Auburn. the name by which the Ala l. oama Polytechnic institute was for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
 HIGHWAY MEASURE DETAILS COMPLETE, SAYS COMMISSION Prov >S>S Iron Out Kinks
 cure Solid Support X State Before Bill Is X Offered
By FRED II. GoRMLEy


 est-e First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, october S.-(SpeciaI) On the eve of the meeting of the Legislature at noon Tuesday, the state highway commission tonight an- nounced that final details of the high way bond issue and auxiliary meas ures had been agreed upon, but that the bills would not be introduced in either house until they had been sub mitted to and had been considered by the roads committees which will handle them when they are presented.
 It is proposed to iron .out all kinks and have the almost unanimous sup port of the state before the bills are offered. As drafted now the measures will guarantee that every county will receive at least $250,000 for use on it's own roads. This amount will be increased to s500,00 by the federal appropriation, which will make the state appropriation. The bond issue will not carry any machinery for the operation of the highway de- partment as did the other It will only provide for the submission of the amendment to the voters and will not go to the governor, but will be uellNtTeu Dy the IeBlSIatufe ulrecIly to the secretary of state in compli- ance with the decision of the supreme court in the case which knocked out the other bond issue.
 The auxiliary measure will pro- vide the machinery for the con2sxuc- ton of the roads. There will be no change proposed in the original bill about the membership of the com
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
LITTLE PROGRESS ON TAX REVISION
Most Important Amendments Reached Passed Over
 Second Time
By Associated Press

Washington october S.-Compara- lively little progress on the tax re- vision bill was made today by the Senate. The most important commit- tee amendments reached, those pro posing tax of 15 per c-nt on corpor- ations and increasing exemption to heads of families having net incomes of less than 5000 and on account of dependents, were passed over sec ond time.
 Committee amendments agreed to included those requiring individuals having a gross income of 5000 a year to make return regardless of the amount net income and permitting the taxpayer to make a deduction for debts ascertained to De worthless and charged off within a taxable year.
 Several amendments were proposed from the floor. senator King dem ocrat. Utah. offered substitute for his previous surtax amendment under which the maximum rate would be 40 per cent on that portion of inc Income in excess of $70.000. The rate on the first 5000 of net income would be 2 per cent. that on the next s1,000 per cent: that on the next $i000, per cent, with an increase of l per cent for each additional s1.01o up to $S, 900 Then the rate would be increased l per cent for each additional s2.oo0
 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. the republican leader, proposed that de- ductions be allowed 10 corporations for rents received from buildings of any character to the extent of per cent "of the fair market value Of such buildings and the land on which they stand
 Repeal Of the freight. passenger and Pullman taxes was proposed by Senator Harris. democrat, Georgia, who also gave notice from the. labor or personal service of the individual taxpayer the. rate on the first s4, 900 should be : per cent. and that on the second $4.000 1 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
PRESIDENT ASKS STATE AND COUNTY
 AID FOR ]0DLESS
Urges Community Machinery Organized Along the Lines Worked Out by Unem-
 pIoyment Conference
Rx Associated Press

Washington. October 3.-Governors and mayors throughout the country were asked by President Harding, in d public statement today, to organ ize in each community machinery for the correction of economic condi- tions along lines worked out by the unemployment conference here.
 The conference. the President de- ciared, had demonstrated that con ditions could not be met properly without such local co-operation. He announced that central agency would be maintained here under auspices of the conference to give national co ordination to the re- mobilization effort
 Text of statement
 The Presidents statement fol- lows:
 ",rhe conference, which l recently summoned to Washington to advise us tc the unemployment situation, has demonstrated that an unusual volume of unemployment exists and that pending the recuperation of trade. the situation cannot be met in due regard to our obligations and necessities without much more than usual organization throughout those states and municipalities where unemployment has reachen considerable proportions.
 sThe conference has recommends 1 d plan of organization which has had the support of commercial. manufacturing, professional and la Dor representatives of the country. 1t Is highly necessary that more ac- curate Knowledge should be had, through such organizations, of the volume and necessities of the un- employed. It is essential that the cooperation of all sections of each community should be brought into action behind such organization to provide work aIsd assistance that we may l4ss through the coming winter without great suffering and distress.
 Tt is of national importance that every community should at once un- dertake such organization in order that the nation may be protected as whole Moreover, the thorough commitment to such a task Is sure to start a thousand activities which will add to our common welfare.
 II. therefore. appeal to the gover- nors and mayors of the nations tha. they should take the steps recon mended by the conference.
 In order that there may be unity of action by all the forces which ma be brought to bear with other gov ernmental or private sources. the unemployment conference Is estab- fishing an agency in Washington through which reports on progress and suggestions may be given gen.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04

merly known. lie graduated from Auburn in 1S77 with the degree of 5. k. Later he took special course at Johns Hopkins and received the honorary degree of A. M In 1904 he was given the honorary degree of L.L. D. by the University of Ala bama.
 His experience as an instructor covered a wide range. In 1877 he taught in Maj O.. j. FerrelFs private academy at Hoplinsville, Ky. and was professor of modern languages at Austin college, Tex, in l8S1-lSS2. He became professor of English at the Alabama Polytechnic institute in 1885. continuing at the school in this capacity until his election to the presidency in 1902.
 At Auburn Dr. Thach built well upon the foundations that had been laid by his predecessors. During his administration he had the pleasure school reach Eoint where it was recognized in scientific circles throughout the country for the ex- cellent work it was doing and the ability of the carefully trained men it was turning out
 Dr. Thach was one of Alabama's s leaders in educational matters and was closely identified with various educational bodies both state and ma tional.
 On November il, 1885, Dr. Thach was married to El'en Stanford smith, daughter of Dr. Otis David Smith of Auburn, for many years professor of mathematics at Auburn. Dr. Thach's children include Eliza beth Lockhart. who married Nathan iel c. Curtis of New orleans Otis David Thach Charles Coleman Thach. s-. Richard Hartwell Thach and Harry Smith Thach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
. IMPERIAL WIZARD IS
 CALLED TO CAPITAL
Rx Assoeiafed Press

Atlanta. October 3.--W. J. Simmons. imperial wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, today was re- quested by Chairman Campbell of the House rules committee to come to Washington on October II for the hearing on the klan, and will De there. it was announced late today by Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler head of the order & propa agation department. Colonel Simmons was reported i'll at his home, but Mrs. Tyler said he would appear before the committee
 even if. he has to be taken on a stretcher," and thao probably other officers of the hlan would accompany him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
YEARS YIELD CUT
 5OO,OOO BALES IN
 LATEST FORECAST
Total Crop Placed at 6,357, 900 Bales, With Condition 42.2, the Worst Ever
 Recorded
By Associated Press

Washington October 3.-Further decline in the condition of cotton during September resulted in re- duction of 5o0,0oo bales in the fore cast of production issued today by the department of agriculture, which places the total crop at 6.5S7.00O equivalent 500-pound bales. The con- dltion figures were 42.2
 The forecast of production in equiv alent 5Oo-pound bales. and the con- ditton of the crop on September 25. in perctntage of normal. by states, follow:
 Virginia; Forecast, 10000, and con- dtion .53; North Carolina 4S9,00o. and 54: South Carolina, 644,00O. and 40; Georgia, 722,000, and .33, Florida 16.000, and 50: Alabama, 46S 900, and .4e Mississippi G96,OO0, and AS; Louisiana. 245,000, and Al; Texas. 1,S63,o00 and .3s; Arkansas. 677,000. and .53 Tennessee. 217,000. and .62 Missouri. 4S.0o0. and .70 Oklahoma, 4O5 GOO, and .3S; California, 6s.0O0, and .73 Arizona, f5 ,GG0, and Sl, and all other states. 1000, and .S3,
 Forecast of Lower Calfornia's pro- duction was placed at 3l,000 bales, included in Caiifornia's total, but ex- cluded from United States totals
 Most Disastrous seasoB.
 The growing season this year has been the most disastrous on record, the crop showing a loss of 1.666.009 bales in prospective production dur ing the months of August and Sep tember The end of August found the crop in the worst condition ever recorded while the end of Septem- Der, as disclosed in today's report, shows unfavorable weather during the month rendered the condition worse than at the end of August Record extremes of heat and dry ness have forced unprecedented ma turity of the crop and frequency or fertilizers used has shortened the fi- Der and lessened the yield.
 Today's condition report shows the crop to be 12.2 poitns below the worst previous record. over most of the belt there will be but little middle crop, and practically no top crop. The swarming plague Of boil Weevll has advanced almost to the limits q the belt. being through tue lower tcontinuea on Page TwcJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
PARTIAL RECOVERY FOLLOWS BREAK OF
 NEAR 200 POINTS
Market Overwhelmed With Orders When Actual Fig ureS of Estimate Are
 Flashed Over Wires
Fly Associated Press

New York, October S.-One of the most rapid and exciting movements of the spectacular season on the cot ton exchange occurred today in con nection with the publication of the governments crop report. After an early rise of unusual proportions prices broke violently, until within 10 minutes, reaction of 125 to 195 points had been recorded.
 Before publication of the report there was a good deal of buying in the expectation that the figures would show condition of 40 or under. When the actual figures of 42.2 were flashed on the brokers wires and news tickers, the market was overwhelmed with orders. De- cember contracts, which rose ap- proximately $50 points to 2l 95c, a new high record for the season on the sharp early upturn, slumped to zoe, and active months generally were marked down for net losses of 30 to 60 points.
 Almost as quickly as 1t came, the rush of liquidation subsided, and the market became steadier on trade buying, with recoveries in the later trading
 In brokerage houses crowds of traders were lined up in front of the cotton boards The government re- port, pointing to crop of 6,o37, ,oOo bales, was only slightly above the average of the private reports re- gently issued, and the selling which followed publication of the hgures was attributed chiefly to liquidation of speculative accounts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
FIVE WOMEN SIT
 ON M 'ARDLE JURY First Day of Trial of Mrs. kaber's Daughter Ends
 With Jury Incomplete
By Associated Press

Cleveland. O., October 3.-Ten ten tative jurors were seated to try Ma iron McArdle. charged with the first degree murder of Dan Eaber. her stepfather.- when the first day of her trial came to q close today At the trial of Mrs. Eva Catherine Kaber. the girls mother, who was convicted of Kaber's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. the defense sue ceeded in keeping women off the jury. but no objection was entered by the defense to the selection of women today and five were in the box.
 Throughout the questioning of the talesmen, Miss McArdle's attitude was in almost direct contrast to was on trial. Miss McArdIe to all outward appearances was the most unconcerned indiyidual in the court room. Her demeanor was almost stoical She gazed about the court room at, the crowd of spectators and occasionally smiled at the prospec- tive jurors.
 Mrs. Kaber appeared in daze un- til toward the end of her trial, when she broke down completely and went into violent mysteries. When the verdict was read and sentence passed she appeared only semi-con- scious and had to be carried out to her cell
 When court opened today Francis w. Poulson and his assistant, l., E.. Hart. of Chicago who was sent here by Thomas McArdle, father of the girl. went before Judge Powell and asked for an order to bring Sal yatore Gala here from the state pen itentiary, where he is serving a life sentence for the kaber murder.
 Moses Kaber, father of the slain man. whose relentless search for the murderers of his son brought about the arrest and final clearing up of the two-y -year-old mystery, was seat ed near the prosecutor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
ARBUCKLE WILL BE
 ARRANGED TOMORROW
By Associated Press

San Francisco, October 3.--The case of Roscoe C. (Fatty) Arbuckle on the charge of manslaughter found against him Tn the police court in connection with the death of Vir- ginia Kappe was assigned today to the court of Superior Judge Harold Louderback for trial. .Arraignment was set for Wednesday,, at which time according to the court. Arr buckle must be present.
 grand jury indictment charging Arbuckle with manslaughter is also pending in Judge Louderback's court.
 The court expected that Ar buckles trial would be held in No- vember.
 Robert II. Mccormack, assistant United States attorney general in charge of the prohibition prosecu- tions announced that he expected to go before the federal grand jury to- morrow and ask indictments against certain firms and individuals sus- pected of having sold liquor to Ar buckle on the occasion of >the party in which Miss Rappe was said to have been fatally injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
ERRAT|C CROPS FOLLOW UNUSUAL
 SUMMER WEATHER
Bread Crops Abundant De- spite Heat, While Fruit Crops Meet Disaster Be-
 cause of Cold Weather
Bx Associated Press

Washing ton, october 5.--FheHomr nal heat accumulation which has marked weather conditions all over the northern hemisphere this year has produced equally remarkable and cratic outputs of agricultural crops, according to summaries Of American and foreign production department. The worIds bread crops curiously enough. came to abundant fruition in spite of drought and heat which persisted all during the grow ing season The world in 1921, up to September 30, it was indicated, would have a total wheat crop of 157,o0o 900 bushels greater than in 19so-
 By another freak, fruit crops, al most in worldwide sense, mey havoc from cold in season which has set new records everywhere for solar heat. This paradox was occa- stoned by the fact that last Febru ary the sun got al it's work of bring ! ing spring, weeks in advance of nor maj, and trees and shrubs responded by budding out. and finally coming into flowers and bloom by March in nearly all areas where fruit is grown. t'rosts could not be averteu on all the nights. however, and this year the United States will produce about 109. 100000 bushels of apples, against 244OoO.0o0 bushels in 1e21 Only the orchards of Pacific coast. Northern New England and northern New York escaped
 Cotton Heavy Sufferer
 Cotton. however, suffered greatly, and the agricultural experts assign the weather as perhaps the principal cause for 50 per cent reduction Iii output.
 The mild weather of winter and spring gave it's famous insect enemy the boil weeyil. full freedom to live and thrive and even let him nov. north many miles from previous iat- itudes. Later drought and sun con spired to cut down production of the rIpre.
 European fruit and subsidiary crops were sharply reduced, the depart ment finds although the bread grains survived, Their success, it was said, was due to the fact that they were chiefly fall-sown crops. which grew well in the mild winter. The spring sown grains, root and forages, including oats and barlev wheat, in the United States, AS else were, lived through, but yield little. Russia was the one exception in northern territory, but, in terms ot statistical averages. the department says, little grain was sown there Italian lemons and Creeian currants, two of the greater commercial fruit
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
Age-Herald's World Series
 Matinees Begin Tomorrou

wire has been placed upon the platform. This wire runs direct ly to the Polo grounds. As bat meets ball the operator will grab the hnessage and it will be con- veyed to the fans hot off the bat. With such ideal wire service conditions the matinee . should go off like clock work. with all the thrills and frills of a real baseball game.
 Attending The Age Herald's s matinee Is second only to being present in the grandstand at the world series games. The board has been placed high enough that all may see. Henry vance's voice will easily carry for block, and will stretch to a mile with the help of a megaphone; and there will be plenty of standing room for all. Come out tomor- row afternoon and let The Age Herald entertain you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
Funds Gone, Groom Ends Life as Bride
 Waiting at Church
By Associated Pres.

Hnzlehurst, Miss, October B. $ P. Allen of Mendensille, O.! oil promoter nBd reserve lieutenant In the aviation service. was found dead In his room here last night, hIs throat apparently hnv- ing been cut while he was shaw ing. He was to be married the same evening to young woman of Union Church. near here.
 Allen vns to go to Union Church. for hts prospective bride returning with her to HaSle-' hurst. where the wedding cere- mony wns to he performed by the Methodist pastor here. A coroner's verdict of suicide through financial reverses was rendered. In AIIep's pockets were only 1 cents. The bride to-be was among those sum moned to identify the body be- fore it was shipped today to A. len's home in Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-04
58 INDICTMENTS
 IN STOCK PROBE
By Associated Press

Omaha, Neb. October S.-Fifty- eight indictments were returned to- day by special grand jury, called by the attorney general to investi- gate stock transactions in the state. Ninety-seven persons were named.
 Samuel H. Grace of Omaha, secre- tary and treasurer of division No. 1 of the railways employees department of the American Federation of Labor, charged with embedding a S20,o0u certificate of deposit, was among those indicted.
 Others indicted included Ward E. and Marion F. shafer of Omaha charged with embezzlerent of s15,- 900 from NJ F. Shafer & Co. and s30,- 900 in promissory notes from the American Bank Building company, respectively. All three furnished bond.