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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
Annapolis Graduates in June May Go
 Back to Ciiuil Life Minus Commission

what they described as the treaty navy House members were canvass- ing among themselves in an effort to find how much could be cut from Sec retary Denbys estimate of $50. .000,- 00o for the next fiscal year On all sides it was admitted that the drive for reduction from that 6gure was gaining headway. although many leaders insisted that to cut much under the Denby estimate would put the navy below the ratio rating fixed by the arms conference.
 The figure most persistently men- toned as the most probable to be set by the appropriations committee. which will frame the navy bHl was S250.000, ,000. There were many claims by little navy men" demanding di'as- tic cuts that the House, at least, would not stand for more than s20o.- 900 900
 Tn asking for ss5o.OOOOOQ. Secretary Denby explained that this amount would give the navy an enlisted per- sonnel of 90.000. or 10000 less than fixed by the last appropriation bili. Nobody in authority was prepared Co say off hand what Che enlisted per sonnel would be f onlN 100000 i00p was authorized although all agreed
 hey would scrap the treaty navy and give it an actual strength less than that allotted by the conference Co Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
 CONTINUE HEARINGS ON PlTTSBURG PLUS
By Associated Press

Milwaukee, February 15.-How the middle western farmer is compelled to pay double Pittsburg-plus. or alleged fictitious freight rate on his farm implements, a condition charged by farmers associations who are compiainapts of the federal trade commissions steel investigation, was explained to the commission today by officials of the J. I. Case Threshing Machine company of Racine, Wis.
 The company has brought it's steel. tthey testified, on a Pittsburg base price, with the freight rate from -Pittsburg added, although shipments were actually made from the Chicago district. It is this practice, which, the commission charges, is discrim- inatory against western steel con- sumers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
POSTPONE HEARINGS
Public Service Commission Adjourns
 Investigation Until March 1

Montgomery. February 15.-fspe- cial.)-After receiving the testimony of F. D. Mcconnell, general freight agent of the Central of Georgia rail- road, the public service commission today postponed further hearings on the general citation involving all railroad rates on intrastate shipments until March l.
 The postponement was taken in order that the railroads may com plete the preparation of additional exhibits which they will supply In justification of the schedules on in trastate traffic which they have pro- posed to establish in lieu of the present schedules. Another reason for the postponement was the hear ing before the interstate commerce commission at Washington involving a general investigation of all inter- state rates in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
COURT DENIES NEW
 TRIAL FOR RIDDLE
Three Officials of TaIIadega Cotton Company Denied
 Rehearing
New Orleans, La, February 15.-

New Orleans, La, February 15.- tspecial.)-Three officials of the Savage Cotton company, Talladega, Ala. were denied new trials, and one official was granted new trial by sa decision in the United States circuit court of appeals here today. The firm is alleged to have dejrauded Alabamians of more than $2OO, 900.
 D. H. Riddle, vice president and manager of the company, w. O. wooten, manager of the company's cotton compress, and T. A. Si. John, cotton weigher, convicted in federal court at Anniston, Ala, were denied new trials. s. E. Graham was granted a new trial.
 Seven men were convicted before Judge Hugh Merrill, sitting at Am niston, on charges of falsifyiug bills of lading, misrepresenting the qual- ity of cotton and using the mails to defraud. Three men accepted the de- cision of the lower court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
Indications Are Alabama Delegation VIII Continue
 To Support Ford Proposal

favor the acceptance of Hr. Ford's offer.
 ''I feel that the farmers and InbOrers of the nation have faith in the promises of Mir. Ford and believe that great industrial development will follow kis con tr0l and operRtiOn of the Muscle Shoals property.
 .Srhere will always be swHpi~ cioR and doust attached to of fers eaaBatinE from power or fertilizer cONnpa ntea."
 Representative Alna~n s~yss
 "As I underatand It, the offer of the AIabama Power cOn pazy mRkeH nc provision fox the cs@- strucdoa of Dam Ne. SV the SperAtioa eff nitrRte pIsAt Ne. for the manufacture of fertiI- iEer. For sUeh reasons do sot regard it In a competitive elaes with the Offev of MT. Ford"
 Representative BaBkhead saysi
 "I have not diEested the Ala bsHs Power eompaHy's offer. bat I am still for the Ford offer"
 Senator Heftin withhOIds re- marks until he can read the of fer of the power company. SeBn- tor | Rderwood, eoafined at home with Illness, could not he reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
INTERNATIONAL COURT
 OF JUSTICE OPENED
Rt Assorinird rrt..

The Hague. February f5.-The permanent court Of international jus tice was opened this afternoon with fitting ceremonies. Queen Wilhelm ina and her cousin, Prince Henry, honored the occasion with their pres ence. and the peace palace. where the scene was laid. was crowded with the representatives of many nations. some officially and other merely specta- tors in the ceremonial of the inaug- uration of an institution which prom ises in the minds of those responI- bie for its existence to bring concord among nations.
 The business of the court today was confined largely to speeches, in which the historic importance of the day was emphasized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
WATSON DECLARES
 MELLON CRIMINAL; HEFLIN AGREES
Georgian Asks What People Think of Unconvicted Grim inal in Charge of Nation-
 al Funds
By Associated Press

Washington, Febuary 15.-Secreta- " Mellon is holding the office of See- retary of the Treasury in violation or the law and can be arrested for retaining the office or place if any one sees fit to swear out a warrant charging him with the offense. Sena- tor Watson. democrat, Georgia, de- elared in the Senate late today. The law which Mir. Mellon is violating, Senator Watson said, prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury from en- gazing in any kind of business or commerce.
 Senator Watson told the Senate that Mir. Mellon could be "impeached any time we see fit" and read to the Senate the provision of section 245 of the revised statutes, which he de- clared expressly forbid MT. Mellon to retain his place. He declared that by staying in office the secretary was violating the law, adding that it was generally known that Mr Mellon was one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.
 The assertions by the Georgia sena- tor were made in connection with sew eral speeches on the accomplishments of the two major political parties. He informed the Senate in the course Of his remarks that the law now listed as section 243, was passed in the first Congress of the United States ana that during the administration 1i President Grant A. T. Stewart had withdrawn after being named secre- tary of the treasury when attention was called to provisions of the act.
 Senator Watson asked Senator Het- lin, democrat Alabama, for his opin- ion on what the people will think of the way our government is being run when a criminal, unconvcted but dis obeying the penalty openly and notor- iously committing a crime, is left In charge of our national funds and the refunding of debts of s11 ,000. 900. 000."
 Senator Heflin said that Senator Watson had shown that Secretary Mellon was violating the law and that it was time for senators to speak
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
MORE POLL TAXES
g Per cent More Money Paid This
 Year Than Last

Montgomery. February 15.-(spe- money was paid for poll taxes this year than last year, according to q comparison of remittances to the state auditor made up to February 15 of this year and February l5 of last year.
 Total collections in 63 counties this year were t27T69s.70 compared with S225.271 50 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
By HIGH N. ROBERTS

 Washington Bureau. Tho AEe-Herald
 800 Davidson Buildini
 Washington. February 15.- tSpccial.)--The AIabama deiega- tion in Congress will remain firm in it's support of the Ford offer. 1t Is indicated tonight. Repre- sentative AImOn of the Eishth district does Hot regard the bid of the Alabama SOwer company in a competitive Nass with the Ford offer.
 There seems ts be an under ground resentment that the AIa- bnma Power eOMPany has suh- Bnitted a bid.
 Representative Oliver sf tAe sixth district, SaySi "Tke c~M- pletiOn and OperatiOn of the Mes cle shoals plants shOald nOf be considered by the governs ent en . mere money return basis. IL is my opinion that the interes1 of the farmers, which it was de- signed to serve primarily In peace times, will never he we'll served if this property passes into the hands of the Aiabamn Power cOmpany or any other existing power or fertilizer intePerfs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
MOBILE SHIPBUILDING
 PROPERTY PURCHASED
By Associnted Press

Mobile, February 15.-William n. Todd, New York, today purchased the property of the Mobile Shipbuilding company, formerly known as the Hieronymus Docks.
 The property which was sold by order of the United States District court, was bought by Todd for s12S,- 800. Other bidders were J. l. Barnes, St. Louis, representing Strodtman that city, s105.0O0, and D. P. Bestor, president First Ma tional bank of Mobile, s125,4 the latter sum representing the amount of mortgage held by the hank on the shipbuilding property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
FOUR ARE INJURED
 AS TRAIN DERAILED
By Associated Press

Washington, February 15.-Four persons were injured. two seriously when the Pennsylvania Express from Buffalo due here at 8:55 o'clock to- night was derailed at Odenton, Md Four cars, 9 coach. chair car. din ing car and baggage car, left the rails Traffic was still blocked on the line in both directions several hours after the wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
World Wide. Terrorist Program Is BeIieUed
 ReUeaIed in Arrests
By Associated Pross

Los Angeles, February tS.-A terrorist program of interna- tiOnal scope may be revealed through the arrest here last night of eight alleged mcsnbers Of band of extortioniSts. t was said tonight by federal and other officers who participated ip the arrest.
 Three men arrested recently in widely separated cities Rre be- lieved to have had in their pos session ''unmistal<nbfe evidemce' of utilization with the men taken into custody here, il was said.
 These three men were arreNted in Salt Lake City, Des Moines and Cleveland, officers said. and fhey further declared clock bombs and duplicate written instructions were found On all three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
THE WEATHER

Washington. February 16.-Ala- bama and Mississippi: Fair and cold Thursday Friday fair with rising temperature.
 Georgia: Fair and colder Thurs day. cold wave on the coast Friday fair and cold, northwest gales
 Tennessee: Fair and cold Thurs day: Friday fair with rising tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
INTERNAL TROUBLE HOLDS ATTENTION OF MINERS UNION
Work of Convention Abruptly Halted After Preliminary Victory of HoWat
 Followers
By Associated Press


 Indianapolis, February 15.-Marked d by the preliminary victory of Alex ander Howat, deposed chief of the Kansas union miners. in his fight for reinstatement of himself and his ex- pelled followers. the convention of the United Mine Workers of Amer iea today abruptly stopped work, de- laying until tomorrow it's final decis- ion whether it woulud consider the expulsion order of International Pres ident John L. Lewis and other ad- ministration officers.
 In the stormy session today during which Mir. Lewis declared that his life had been threatened repeatedly during the last 10 days, the delegates almost lost sight of their main work, the framing of the unions wage poll icy, and devoted themselves entirely to debate of the unions internal troubles.
 Lewis Appeals In Vain
 vain appeal was made by MT. Lewis to direct the delegates to the wage question. He referred to the threatened coal strike on April as seemingly inevita ble7 and pictured the miners as a vast army that was asked to stop on the eve of battle to wash it's own dirty linen" He con tended MT. Howat violated the unions law in seeking a direct appeal to the convention.
 'srhe only iss1se here" said Howat in his appeal lis whether we are en- titled to a fair and impartial trial"
 | that to follow the course held neces- sary by President Lewis would re- suit in the expelled miners case go- ing again to union officials, who, he said had kicked us out of the union"
 Decision 0verridden
 MT. Lewis decision that Howart's appeal was out Of order was overrid- den. by the convention on a rising vote of 977 to S64, but the admins tration forces immediately countered with a demand for roll call of the delegates. contending that 125 Howat followers who were not entitled to vote had been counted to give the preliminary victory to the Kansan.
 The roll call, however, was delayed until tomorrow by the adoption of a motion of Frank Harrington, the Illi- nOlS leauer ana HowartS chief sup porter, who protested against vot- ing until the credentials committee had completed it's work of determinA ing who was entitled to vote as dele gates. The purpose apparently was to gain time for missionary work for the expelled Kansas miners. Mir. Far rington placed the question before the convention. but administration forces, led by Lee Hall of Columbus, Ohio, carried motion to delay all work until the Kansas case was disposed of finally.
 After adjournment both sides were busy campaigning among the dele gates with each predicting final vic- tory. The decision hinges on the roll call, which, starting with the re- opening of the convention tomorrow is expected to consume the entire day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED
 By.Associated Press

Jackson, Miss. February 15.-Im peachment proceedings instituted yesterday by the lower house of rep resentatives of the Mississippi legis- lature against George R. Edwards member of the state railroad com mission for the northern district of Mississippi, were brought to an ab- rupt end today when MT. Edwards placed his resignation in the hands of Governor Russell. who immediate ly accepted it. It becomes effective tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
PRIEST PROTESTS INNOCENCE
 By Associated Presa

Montreal, February I5.-Protesting his innocence, the Rev. Adelard De- Lorme, Catholic priest charged with the murder of his half brother, Raoul, an Ottawa university student. to- night pleaded to be tried as soon as possible. A preliminary hearing in the case was set for February 21, when the priest was arrafgned be- fore Judge Cusson-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
cOTTOy CnOP LARGER

Selma, February 15.--tSpecial. ).=- That the cotton crop the coming sea son will be larger than for some years past in Dallas county Is the predic- ton of local farmers. One prominent planter said this morning that ne would increase his acreage in cotton 20 per cent over last years total.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
CONSUL TO NAGASAK
 TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
By AssoeiateL preas

WiImington, Del, February l5.- Raymond Schofield Curtice, United States consul at Nagasak, Japan, committed suicide today by shooting himself through the head at a local hotel. He was on vacation in this country and had been here since
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
STATE ID RENEW ITSBID FOR THE
 ALDRICH MINES
< Bernor Surprised at Reports Y 1t Proposal Is With draWn-WiII Submit Off,
 fer to Roberts
By FRED H. GoRMLEx Montgomery Bureau The Herald, 2SI-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, February 15.-(Spe- al.)-Declaring he is astounded at published reports Wednesday after noon of Judge E. H. Dryers an- nouncement that he regarded the states offer for the purchase of the Aldrich mines from the bankrupt court as withdrawn, Governor Kilby late Wednesday stated that the state would at once renew its offer to David Roberts, IT,, who was ap- pointed trustee of the Montevallo Mining company by majority vote of the creditors at Birmingham Tues day.
 The report published in Mont gomery afternoon newspapers today which quoted Judge E. H. Dryer, referee, as saying he regarded the states offer for the purchase of the mines as having been withdrawn, is astounding to me-" said Governor Kilby. The state has not withdrawn it's offer and will not do so. The original offer was made by the state to pay the Montevallo Mining com pany every dollar as represented by It's sworn schedule of assets, thus protecting all creditors. It was sub mitted to Mir. V. J. Nesbit who had been named as temporary receiver pending the meeting of creditors. Mir. Nesbit in a letter to me and the board of control dated February 3, acknowledged receipt of the offer and announced that it had been placed before the referee. His exact words follow: I have filed your offer with the referee in bankruptcy, MT. E. H. Dryer, and called the same to nis attention.
 Goes to Roberts
 This offer went to Mir Nesbit as an officer of the federal court. Since MT Nesbit has ceased to be an of ficer of the court. the offer natural ly must go with all other papers, to the person who has succeeded him, Mir Roberts.
 But in order to remove any doubt of the states position. the state will at once resuhmit the offer to MT. Roberts as trustee for the bankrupt court The state still stands ready to take the Aldrich mines at the price mentioned in the original propsal . price which Will give the creditors dollar for dollar and will give the company the total value of the assets above liabilities as listed by the sworn statement of assets and liabil- ities."
 While Governor Kilby and Attorney General Harwell c. Davis declined Wednesday afternoon to indicate what step will be taken by the state in opposition to the petition in bank ruptcy, it became known that an- other step will be taken without de- lay. Governor Kilby has indicated that he intends to carry the states s opposition to the highest federal court if necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
POWER COMPANY OFFER PIEASES WEEKS
American Chemical
 Society Will Hold
 Meet Here in April
By Associated Press

Washington, February I5.-The American Chemical society will meet at Birmingham, April 3 to :, it was announced here today. Arrangements for a special train to carry 200 delegates en route te the convention to Muscle shr 1o April ?. it WAS mRde knO,e % been arranged by Rev ~
 E. B. AImOn of Al, oSN .Gh Dr. Charles l.. Pa sV retary of the society. Tn .anfxatiOn has 5000 members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
LOCAL DATA

F C. HORTON, Observer, Summary of observations made at sta 2 ,tona of the United States Weather Bureau surinr the 2I hours ending at D. m.. seth n,eridian time February Is, 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
THE GUMPS

Full page in colors of the doings of the Gumps in Sundays Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16
BIRMINGHAM WEATHER

Fair and colder today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-16

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The Seward gateway., 1922-10-17
ILASKA WEDDING HELD UNDER LAW
 ITALIAN CUSTOM
DAUGHTER OF GEORGE CARMAck RELATES IN COURT HER
 MOTHERS MARRIAGE

SEATTLE, October 17-"Mother md father were married under the italian custom about four miles from 5kagway. A Captain Healy represent d Father. My mother may have been ,nly an Italian but she would never nave thought of living with my father unless they had been married
 The statement was given by Mrs Graphic Grace Saftig, daughter of G' W. Carmack, discoverer of the famous Nlondike mining region. The alleged marriage of Carmack to the mother of he testifying witness in the admins ration contest now pending in the King county courts, is said to have aken place as described.
 An effort is being made to have the administration of the estate recognize he claims of Mrs Saftig and the tes- .imony was presented to establish the identity of the claimant.
The Seward gateway., 1922-10-17
STARR LEFT MIDNIGHT
 FOR PUGET SOUND PORT

Shortly after midnight the steamer Starr pulled away from the dock on its trip to Seattle. The departure was scheduled for eleven o'clock but owing to dense fog the delay was necessary It is not expected that the vessel will return to Seward until about Novem- Der 10th, all depending upon the am ount of dry-dock work that is to be done.
 Quite number of passengers se- cured accommodations, to Seattle, in cluded in which are the following:
 Mrs. Robinson, and daughters, c. B Sather, John M. Robinson, Wm. An derson, M. c. Troll, Nels Odergaard Mrs. Harold Christionson, Mrs. G. R Cunningham, Harold McCracken and Col. c. P. Carroll Others listed were G. Landstrom, Louis Holiday, M Gronli, D. R. Ferry, D. Cummins, Tom O'Brien, H. G. Latzsinger, c. Wirden en, c. Christiansen, A. Watson, P. Tor geson, A. Stander.
The Seward gateway., 1922-10-17
SUPREME COURT
 DECLINES MAKE OTHER DECISION
BY TIE VOTE OPINION OF LOWER COURT ON PROHIBITION
 IS SUSTAINED

WASHINGTON, D. C., October IT. In test case which was regarded as having an important bearing on the enforcement of the prohibition and an ti-narcotic laws the supreme court by a tie vote this morning refused to over throw the opinion of the lower courts which makes it unnecessary for ship masters touching American ports to list in their manifests articles whic' cannot be lawfully imported.
 Recent decisions of the lower courts hold that articles prohibited for i'm portation and carried on vessels call ing at American ports but destined foi foreign ports need not be listed as part of the cargo for the United States. An endeavor was made to have this ruling set aside, the supreme court holding the judgment of the lower courts.
The Seward gateway., 1922-10-17
WHITES" CONTROL ANYD|R DISTRICT
 STATES STA|uDER
NO LAWS OR PROTECTION AF- FORDED THOSE WHO WOULD
 DEVELOP COUNTRY

Noted among the arrivals on the steamer Starr yesterday was per son who figured prominently in the de velopment of the north during tha stampede days-Anton Sander.
 Those of the early Dawson days will well remember Anton Stander; Of how he struck it lucky along with the Der ry boys at the Forks and later going to the states to erect the hotel build ing which bore his name. Reverses sent him back to the northland and for the past three years he has been prospecting and doing other pioneer work in the much talked of Anydi-' district in Siberia.
 In speaking of conditions existing in the supposedly new prospector's Mec- ca. MT Stander characterizes the coul trv as being absolutely lawless, as far as protection to those who would de velop the country or engage in busi- ness goes. The White" element which is cutting such a figure in Russian present day history is in absolute cor trol of the country and fashion laws to suit it's own ends where so desired. Those who would locate there must first make their peace with the pow CTS that be and even then there is no certainty that the desired protection would be forthcoming, all depending upon the whims of the grating elH- ment, which at present is in power in the sections desired for location.
 Should one give offense laws are passed and property confiscated by the officials and in most cases appro- priated to those officials own use. In many instances property has been con fiscated without even the semblance of a law or trial, authority self-grant- ed, being the medium of depriving the person of his holdings.
 In MT. Sanders opinion, the Any dir district is a good one to stay away from until conditions become more set tied and under a stable form of gov ernment.