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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
KIRBY TAKES STAND
 IN HIS OWN DEFENSE
By Associated Press :

Lexington. S. C., September 12.-S. ] Kirby, the first of the trio of all legged slayers of William Brazel, Co lumbia taxi driver, to go on trial, took the stand in his own defense late today He said he assisted Jesse Gappings in holding young Brazell while c. o. Fox stabbed the taxi driver to death. Kirby also tes- tified that he, with Fox and Gap pings, planned the automobile rob bery which resulted in the tragedy, intending he said, only to knock the driver unconscious, tie him and leave him in the woods
 Jesse Gappings, leading witness for the state in the case against Kirby, said Kirby was the, leader in the crime.
 Court adjourned until tomorrow with Kirby still on the stand. Gap ping and Fox will be tried jointly immediately after conclusion of the Kirby case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
HARDING IN GOTHAM
Party Arrives From At
 lantic City Last Night
By Associated Press

New York, September 12.-For the third time since his inauguration last March, President Harding was in New York city tonight after mo- toring from the Seaview Golf club, near Atlantic City, distance of about 120 miles.
 The Presidents visit here, he ex- plained after arriving at the Ritz Carlton hotel was merely a continua- ton of his short golfing and vacation trip. The President and Mrs. Hard ing attended popular musical come dy tonight sharing their box with Henry P. Fletcher, under secretary of state, Mrs. Fletcher and MT. and Mrs. George Van Fleet of Marion, 0.
 Despite a drizzling rain that fell during the first 50 miles of the trip, President Harding apparently en- joyed the days motoring. Over roads for the most part of gravel or macadam, the Presidential party of four automobiles averaged nearly 40 miles an hour.
 At Perth Amboy, where a short stop was made, hundred or more school children and many of their elders lined the streets and waved flags as the party passed. Mir. Hard ing held an impromptu reception while the others rested in a hotel be- fore taking the ferry to Staten island where the motor trip was resumed.
 At St. George, the party was met by Mayor Hylan, who received its members on the municipal ferry boat Queens"
 As it crossed the harbor to Man hattan, the presidential pennant at the masthead of the ferry attracted the attention of river and harbor craft which blew whistles in greet ing. President and Mrs Harding. who made the trip in the boats pilo; house. waved back and the President frequently raised his hat in acknow- ledgement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GEN EHAL Memphis cfncheA Southern league rag.
 Underwood certain to accept seat in conference. Cotton up in air as to fixed market yalue. sentimental and technical market features stocks.
 STATE Cahaba capitol site marker to be unveiled. state educators are Invited to Bir- mingham conference. Flornla leaIOn post fs organized with 36 members.
 LOCAL Moonshiners fire on Deputy Arneu, hut shots go wild. state educators hold memorial for Dr. Phillips. Commissioner Burruss still in dark on city auditorium. seabosrd Is piilng up an cn-time record. Local shoe dealer. form a.soeia.- ton. Colonel smisA'- ~en help en-.ol- diers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
By FRED Fl. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age-Herald g2I-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery. September l2.--(Spe- cial. .)--Montgomery's educational and agricultural review in celebration of the return of business conditions to plane bordering on normal was started in the city Monday, and the celebration will continue two weeks.
 The first week will be devoted 70 education and teachers from every county in the state have been invit- ed to take rart in the celebration and to hear the lectures of those who will come here for the revival. The Ala bama Association of County Super- intendents of Education began its twenty first annual convention at the Sidney Lanier high school Monday. this being one of the features of the meeting. Later in the week the rural school supervisors of the various counties will have their annual meet ing. Dr. Thomas J. Tigert. commits soner of education of the United States. who succeeded pr. F. P Clax- ton through appointment of President Harding. is one of the prominent vis- itors here for the celebration. Dr. Tigert delivered an address at the first session and will appear befo e other audiences during his stay In Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
South's Prosperity Is Bolstering Up
 Northern Sections
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age-Heraid
 500 Davidson Building

Washington Bureau The AEe-Hcraid
 800 Davidson BulldinR
 Washington, September 12.-- (SpeciaD That business through out the country will he main tnfned at normal level until next spring as result of comparative prosperity In the south, was mn opinion expressed this evening by Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treRsury.
 Mir. Mellon, who as one of the richest men of the United States and regarded as financial 'wiznrds" indicated belief that the policy of the government in disPosing of railroad securities, initiated by the sale of approxi- mateIy S7,OOO.0O0 worth today, would tend to improve condi- tions. In steel. coal and iron, trnde. he said, was merely hold ing its own.
 the southern states, the secre- tary regretted that the compar- stivc state of prosperity therein prevailing was due to indica- fions of short cotton crop rather than for demand for cot ton. Asked directly, he admitted that good conditions in southern states would have fine effect in all other sections as result of the south's Increased ability to buy and pay.
 with apparent optimism, he concluded the interview with . prediction that the advantageous effect of improved southern con- ditfon would endure throughout the winter or until such time as prosperity would be general throughout the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
Man and Wife Engage
 .m q Gun Battle And Both Badly Wounded

Prstvlle September 12(SPca)Mr J. at their home Factory this city this afternoon duel according officers in seriously wounded and doubt their
 Mrs Carter said have used hghPowered pisto and inflicted three wounds her husband and he inflicted
 of her body just below the heart and he o the abdomen The attending duel condition
 Montgomery, September MT of indicate that they both stand a chance of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
 METH0DISTS DEMAND WORLD DISARMAMENT I

London, September 12.-The word Methodist conference this afternooi. adopted a vigorously worded resp lution calling for international dis armament and the complete abolish ment of war. This action was taken after a spirited controversy over the question as to whether mention should be made in the resolution Of the League of Nations
 The conference decided to adopt a resolution which did not mention the league and to ask the business coGl- mittee to frame separate resoiu- ton dealing with the league, which will be voted on later.
 The resolution adopted says the conference, speaking in the name and on behalf of 32.00o,oO0 follow CTS, declares without hesitation or reservation it's belief in the absolute necessity for international disarnia- ment and the complete abolition of war;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
TRIAL BEGINS TO-DAY

Fitzgerald. Ga, September l2.-The trial of c. C. Fairfield. former flag man on the Atlanta, Birmingham ana Atlantic railroad, sone of the 26 per sons indicted on charges of inter fering with employees" of that system, will begin tomorrow morning at the special term of the Ben Hill superior court, which began today The pre- of the trial were completed today. A motion for change of ve- nue, demurrer to the indictment ana a motion for postponement were re- fused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
ROSENWALD SCHOOL
 OPENED IN GREENE

Eutaw, September 12.--( -(Special)- -. Results of the efforts of the negroes of Greene county to better their con dition are seen in the opening of the first Rosenwald school built in the county in the Springhill community near Mantua The building. which cost $1,900, has been inspected and received by the department of educa- ton at Montgomery Of the sum re- quired for the erection of the build ing, $500 came from the Rosenwald fund. $500 from the state, and seo0 from the colored people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
APPROVAL OF FOUR MAJOR PROVISIONS
 OF TAX BILL GIVEN
One Increases By $500 Ex- emptions Allowed Heads of Families Having Net h.
 come of $5, or Less
By Associated Press

Washing ton, September 1.-Two of the four major provisions of the House tax bill were approved today by the Senate finance committee, One fixes the maximum income surtax at S2 per cent as compared with the present 65 per cent, and the other in- creases by $500 the exemption allowed to heads of families having net in comes of $5.000 or less and by $200 the exemption allowed on account of each dependent.
 Chairman Penrose announced the committee would vote tomorrow on the effective date of the repeal of the excess profits tax. Even those senators favoring Secretary Melons proposal to make the repeal retroac- tive to last January l were of the opinion that the committee would ac- cept the House provision for repeal as of next January 1.
 Should the House date be approved, it was said the committee probably wolud approve repeal of all of the transportation tax as of next January l. and most of the other tax repeals provided for in the House bill. Sec retary Melons proposal for reten- ton of the transportation levies next year at one-half the present rates and restoration of a tax on cosmetics. perfumery and proprietary medicines were predicated upon retroactive re- peal of the profits tax.
 In voting to reject Secretary Mel Ions proposal that the maximum in- come surtax rate be reduced to 20 per cent, the committee took under consideration treasury plan to re- duce the rate in each of the income surtax brackets by 1 per cent, so as to tighten the tax on those having in- comes of less than S6S,v00 year, as well as those whose incomes exceed that amount.
 New Proposals Coming
 Several new tax proposals are to be presented to the committee, but Chairman Penrose said it had been decided to have a final vote on the bill next Friday, so as to give the craftsmen and experts time in which to put the measure in shape for pres entation to the Senate when Con greSS reconVeneS on September q. II necessary the committee will hold night sessions, Chairman Penrose said
 The question of the amount of the increase to be made in the corpora ton income tax as an offset to the repeal of the excess profits tbs las not yet been reached by the commit tee. The House bill fixes the sotai at 12h per cent, instead of the IS per cent recommended by Mir. Mellon and the opinion today at the capitol seemed to be that the House rate would be accepted, if elimination Of the profits tax were put off ontn next January.
 Senator Penrose said this and other lesser changes recommended could be disposed of within a few hours after the committee had decided on the very important question of the date of the profits tax repeal. He said that personally he was willing to make the date retroactive.
 The chairman also stated he was hopeful the tax bill could be put through the Senate without any great delay. He added that he did not look for any deliberate effort to delay the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
ALLEN TRIAL DRAGGING.

Jasper, September 12.-t -tSpecial.)--- Little progress was made today in the trial of Charlie Allen, negro, charged with the murder of Leon M. Adler. general manager of the Corona Coal company. during the miners strike last fall. A large nuDber of witnesses remain to be examined, and it now seems that the case will not go to the jury before the latter part of the week. Little interest is being taken in the trial locally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
BETHLEHEM CUTS WAGES By Associated Press
Bethlehem. Pa, 'Septembe

Bethlehem. Pa. September l2s--Re- duction of approximately per cent in wages of common labor at all plants of the Bethlehem Steel com pany was announced tonight at the local offices of the concern The reduction is effective September l6. A corresponding equitable adjust ment' also will be made in other wages and piece and tonnage rates the announcement said, bringing the wages approximately to the scale in effect May 1, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
DIES AS RESULT OF
 BITE OF A CHlGOE
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Chattanooga. September Iz.- Mrs. Hayward, wife of pr. .. H. Hayward, head of local sana- torium. died here today from blood poisoning resulting from the bite of . chigoe received week ago. pr. Hayward who was in California. arrived home shortly after his wife died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
HOBOES OFFER ADVICE IN EFFORT TO SOLVE THE
 UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM
Bx Associated Press

Washington. September l2.-- Aid of the organized hoboes of America was offered Secretary of Labor Davis today in the ef- forts of the government to solve the unemployment problem. Francis Shea, secretary of the headquarters here, advised MT. Davis that his organization had prepared a plan which had been tested successfully, especially with the unskillcd, illiterate, never had "a chance migratory man or boy" and asked for an interview in which he could present details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
WAR IS DECLARED BY
 REDS IN BESSARABlA
Bx Associated Press

By Associated Preso
 Uira. seDtember 12.-The Rus- sian soviet government has de- clared . state of war in Bess- arabia, the Russian frontier zone.
 According to the Rostn News Agency, Leon TrOtxky, the Boi- shevik minister of war. has rene to the Ukraine apparently in con nectioS, with the reported mobiii- xation of Rumanfan or bOlsheviki troops recruited In Humania.
 At Zhitomir, according to the Rosta, Trotxky saids
 .sWe want peace, but those who want to penetrate Russia forcibly will collide with the armed red fighters."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
COMMUNITY FAIR PLANNED

The people of the John $. Jones com munity have made plans for the hold ing of community fair in that sec ton of Etowah county on the De- tober l2 and 13, and have appointed the necessary committees to make all Arrangements. Thrs section held the best community fair in the county last year. and many of the exhibits were as fine as those seen at a state fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
ALIEN POLL TAX LAW
 IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
By Associated press

San Francisco. September 12--The state alien poll tax law was de- clared unconstitutional today by rhe state supreme court in Unanimous decision, which held that the meas ure was in violation Of the Four teenth amendment of the United States constitution, and the treaty between the United States ana Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
MARKSAT LOWEST
 PRICE ON RECORD
Further Collapse Has Unfa- vorable Effect on Other
 European Exchanges
By Associated Press

New York, September 12--Cables s from. London and Paris intimating that Germany may temporarily de- fault further reparations payments to the allies forced marks down to 0915, in the foreign exchange market to- day--the lowest quotation ever re- corded in the memory of local for eign exchange dealers. The further collapse of the German rate had an unfavorable effort on most other European exchanges, French and Bel gian bills falling about 25 points with moderate weakness in Italian exchange. The British rate was steady most of the day, but fell away to $3.7iss for demand bills after the close of the market. This repre- sented loss of about cents In the pound sterling from last week s final figures.
 RESERVE REPORTED UNCHANGED
 Berlin, September 12.-The gold reserve of the Imperial Bank of Ger many, according to the banks stat ee- nsent for the week ending September ', remains unchanged from the pre- vious week at 1,023, 708. .000 marks, aI- though the note circulation was fur ther increased by 654,S05,000 marks to S0,727526,000. The gold reserve had stood at l,0s1,543,000 since early In the year until August 31, when the payment of 1000, 000, 900 gold marks to the allies forced the gov ernment to sacrifice part of the Reichsbank's reserves and the bank statement accordingly then showed a depletion of 67S35,0o0 in foreign gold coin.
 The whole bullion on September ,7 stood at 1,040,43s,000, or q decline of only l26,000 marks, s compared with the previous week. The Reichsbank has fixed the price for gold purchased In the week ending September IS at 54,o00 marks per kilogram fine, with proportionate prices for foreign gold ccin. M
 In addition to the Reichsbank's notes there are 10,947, ,6G0 900 marks paper in loan bank bills in circula- ton which do not figure in the bank statement. but pass on an equal foot ing with currency. They represent advances made by the government to loan banks and are covered partly by stocks of merchandise.
 The foregoing shows that Germany possesses only 1 mark in gold to cover roughly 90 marks in paper at so in circulation.
 The statement shows:
 Total coin and bullion, decreased 126,000 marks. Treasury notes, in- creased 7411sS.0o0 marks. Notes of other banks, increased 2,433.000. Bills discounted, decreased 3,540.sS5. 900. Advances. increased 11,47S.000. In- vcstments, decreased 1,s9s,00 Other securities decreased 0T,317 900. Notes in circulation, increased 654.- 805, ,000. Deposits, decreased 4.131,,- 790.000. Other liabilities. decreased 124.650000. Total gold holdings, l. 023,O78,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
THE WEATHER

Washington, September fe.-Forecast for Alabama and Nississppi Fair Tues day and probably Wednesday; no change in temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Tuesday; Wednesday unsettled; no change in tenn, perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
SPANIARDS PROGRESS
 WITH NEW OFFENSIVE

Madrid, September 12--Spanish forces in the Melilla zone in Moroc- co, after brilliant operation In their rev offensive against the rebelliots Moorish tribesmen, have occupied the line of Rasquiviana- -Zoco- Arbaa, says an official statement on the fighting issued today. The troops were as- sisted by Spanish war vessels.
 London, September 12.--The Gen. tral News Madrid correspondent gives further statement on the fighting in Morocco. It says.
 "The enemy is in flight before ouz artillery, abandoning villages, har- vested grain and booty. The enemy left numerous dead on the field. The Spanish losses were insignificant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
Don't Worry Your Neighbors With Questions

Phone The Age-Herald and put in a there-line ad when you want a cook or house servant. The better class of servants have learned to look to the classified columns for jobs. You'll find 40c ad is the most satisfactory way to get your servants. Phone your ad to The Age-Herald to- day and get your cook tomorrow. Call M. 49OO
 A messenger collects for the ad later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
OVER 100 BODIES
 OF TEXAS FLOOD
 DEAD RECOVERED
Twenty Families in Brazos Bottoms Lost, Says Another Dispatch, While Conditions
 in Large Area Unknown
Rr Associated Press

San Antonio, Tex, September 12 More than 100 bodies of flood and storm victims in the lowlands along the San Gabriel river in Williamson and Milan counties have been recov- cred, according to the correspondent of the San Antonio Express at Tay- Tor, who telegraphed a report to- night.
 The correspondent telephoned the following:
 One hundred and nine bodies have been recovered from flooded low lands along the San Gabriel river in Williamson and Milan counties. Most of the dead are Mexican farm la borers.Y
 Another dispatch to the Express from Rockdale, Milan county, says:
 More than 20 families in the Bra ley Junction. are reported lost. Five persons are known to have drowned on the Ed Green farm in the San Gabriel bottoms" 7 More than 20 feet of water rose over the roads in Brazos bottoms and nothing has been heard from the 20 families living there.
 Property loss will exceed s1,000, 900, the report said.
 Conditions along the Brazos river between Rockdale and Hearne are unknown.
 Ed Green, on whose land several were drowned, was rescued after be- ing in a tree 36 hours. Two white boys and girl were rescued at the same time.
 Death lists from the different towns and communities reported her l, follow:
 Thorndaie, 65 bodies recovered, all Mexicans,
 Laneport. 23 bodies recovered, all Mexicans.
 San Gabriel Mexicans.
 Alligator Creek, Mexicans.
 Roy Bland farms, near Taylor, four texicans.
 Elm Grove, 2s Mexicans on Jake lowers place, seven miles southeast If Taylor.
 Americans whose bodies have been recovered are two unidentified chill ir CT, drowned in Brushy creek, near Taylor; Mrs. H, L. Brown and so |, ; Lee, at Rockville Gin, on Alligator i creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
RELIEF FUNDS AVAILABLE

Washington, September 12,-Amer- ican Red Cross national headquarters announced tonight an appropriation of s20, 900 for relief work in San An tonic. This action was taken, 1t was explained. at the request of the san Antnnin chanter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
WARNINGS REPEATED

Washington, September 12-Fle. d warnings were repeated by the weather bureau today for the follow ing rivers of Texas:
 For the lower Guadalupe, for the Colorado at and below Columbus, and for the Brazos at and below Ma Nasota.
 Damage and casualties have result ed mostly from torrential rains which rapidly flooded lowlands, creeks and tributaries, the bureau added. Crop damage ia reported heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
LOCAL DATA
E. c. HORTON, Observer.

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the "A hours ending at D. m, 90th meridian time. September l2 1a21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
"OH, SKINNAYl

come on over. Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn will be in The Age-HeraId next Sunday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-13
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Fair today. Continued warm.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-09-21
Licensed to Wed
DISMISSAL OF
EMPLOYEES HIT
BY CYNIC PRESS

Buenos Afres.-Cynical comment
has been evoked by a presidential
decree Diminishing certain employees
OF the ministry of agriculture for
continually forgetting to turn up
at their Offices for duty.
The more light-hearted of tha
afternoon papers of the CITY sar-
castically pretend to be horrtfied st
this break with all tradition" and
asks how the unfortunate employees
were to know that a time-honored
custom would be dealt with in TINT
way. -
Others inquire how some Of Tho
snuggest sinecures in the country
are TO be suitably administered IF
their holders are to be compelled m
attend to the drudgery OF unim-
portant government Offices.
1t has been suggested by an IN
position paper that once the great
nulk or civil servants recover from
tne stupefacttCn into which thts
INFAMOUS decree" has thrown then
Lhere VIII be such a howl of prp-
lest that the government win bs
forced to reconsider.