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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
DISORDERS PREVAIL IN
 BELFAST SATURDAY NIGHT

Belfast, March 5.-Oweu Huehes was shot and killed while riding in A street car in the York street district of this city last night. A bomb was thrown into the home of John Press. on Lanark street, during the night and one of his sons and two dauRh- ters Were wounded. One of the young women is believed to have been dan gerously injured. There were numer- ous disorders throughout the city during the night.
 Saturday night in the York street district of Belfast was one of the worst since August. For hours. be- fore and after the curfew, firing was general over a wide area Simulta- neously attacks were made thrice on police patrols. including the attempt to murder two policemen at the june tion of Union and Donegal streets. in which one of the policemen was wounded and the assailants escaped. There was great excitement and women shoppers wildly rushed to places of safety
 Later the gunmen. emboldened by their successes, kept up d constant snipins fire. At Il o'clock the cur few hour. the police brought a ma chine gun into action in the zone where the firing was taking place. Many walls in Kent street were rid dled by bullets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
WILL HEAR WAGE
 QUESTION TODAY
Railroads Seek to Lower En- ployeS' Pay-Counter
 Proposals Offered
By Associated Press

Chicago, March 5.-Railroad labor and the nations largest transporta- tion lines will open their fight over the present scale of wages tomorrow morning before the United States railroad labor board. More than ITS roads have placed petitions for reduc- tions averaging 50 per cent before the board, a move which has been met by many groups Of employees by counter proposals for wage advances.
 Attempts to block the action are regarded as likely. The shopcrafts' unions. representing 500, ,O00 employees, and constituting one Of the strongest groups of rail workers, are first on the boards program for the wage hearing. It was said that B. M. Jewell of the railway employees de- partment. American Federation of Labor. representing the shopmen. would ask postponement of the hear ing on numerous technical grounds.
 A total of 114 roads will seek the 10 per cent cut for shop workers when the case comes up tomorrow, al though the shopmen have asked in- creases on but S5 of these roads. This was due. it was said, to failure to get the employees petitions in on time. The shopmen ask an increase of 13 cents an hour over the present scale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
CARSON DENIES CHARGES or
 sECHEPAhf OF AGRICUI,TIJRE

St. Louis. March b.-Harry c. Car son. president of the St Louis Live Stock exchange, National Stock Yards IL, declared that members Of the St Louis Stock exchange have moi committed any act bordering on a boycott" in statement tonight after being informer of Secretary Wallace S complaint
 The activities of the Exchange nave at all times been directed toward promoting and maintaining the high est possible character of business methods and this organization alone IS responsible for existing conditions under which man in the country can consign his live stock to a member of the St. Louis Live Stock exchange for sale with the assurance of getting 100 per cent service and a square deal
 The recently enacted Haupben law eonfers upon the Secretary Of agriculture speewing regulatory pow CTS with regard to the live stock com mission business. The validity of the law is now being contested and VIII De given a hearing in the su u preme court of the United States on March 20. Business generally voted Tor more business in government and less government in business IT this Is a fair example of what we arc to get-good night. business,p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
Rebel Movement m
 Mexico Is Reported
 To Haue Come to End
By Assorintrd Presa


 Mexico City March 5.-Reports re- ccived by the war office indicate that the rebel movement in Mexico which flared up several weeks ago at scattered points, has died down. Governor Ignacio Enriques of Chi hLahua. where the most important activities were reported. says all the uprisings in his state proved complete failures.
 Pablo Aniya and Manuel Gutierrez who headed small forces in Chihua- hua, are declared to have been forced across the international boundary, and Rosalio Hernandez. another all legged rebel leader, is reported to have been defeated
 Federal military operations against Gen. Miguel Aleman in the state of Vera Cruz are being successfully car- ried out, says the report from that district. The state of Michocan ad- mittedly is still disturbed, but the dissatisfaction there is said to be di' rected against Governor Mugica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
JUMPS FROM MONUMENT
 AND KILLS HIMSELF
Ry Associat<d Press

Baltimore, March 5.-Frank De- veney. an employe of local taxicab company, today jumped to his death from the Washington monument in Washington Place. Deveney had been i'll and his associates declare his mind had been affected.
 The suicide occurred in the center of Baltimore's most exclusive resi- dential section. Deveney, who had given up his position as a taxica5 driver, had returned to Baltimore from Pittsburg a few days ago. He had been visiting there at the home of his wifes parents.
 His wife is in Fittsburg. Walking to the platform atop the monument Deveney was seen to climb over the parapet. He slowly climbed to the rim, carefully lowered himself at arms length and dropped the 164 feet to the base of the monument. Virtually every bone in his body was broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
EX-SERV|CE MEN ASK ADOPTION OF
 NEW BONUS PLAN
Speaker Declares .voIstead Law Prevents Government From Having Money to
 Pay Soldiers
By Associated Press

New York, March 5.-Resolutions urging enactment by Congress of the proposed fiye-fold plan bonus for World war veterans, were adopted today at four mass meetings of for mer service men, held under the auspices of the various veterans as- sociations.
 Representative Lester D. volk of New York; Martin McCue, former state senator. and Warren Fisher, na- tionaI commander of United Amer iean War veterans spoke in favor of the bonus to an assemblage in Lex ington theatre.
 Bonus opponents tell us,- said the bonus the. country will be put into a condition of financial ruin. Yet they helped railroads with bo- nus when the railroads faced finan- cial embarrassment.
 'rrhe United States is the richest nation in the world, and yet the only nation that has failed to give it's soldiers a bonus.
 Don't permit Congress to smother the bonus bill under a smoke screen" he said. While you boys were in France there were a lot of moral towards in Congress who allowed themselves to be frightened into put ting over an amendment and law which threw thousands out of work and cost the government millions of dollars in taxation, more than enough to pay this same bonus. r refer to the prohibition amendment and the Volstead act"
 Other bonus meetings were held in Brooklyn and the Borough of Quenns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
CLIMAX OF ENGLISH
 POLITICAL CRISIS IS EXPECTED TUESDAY
BaIfour Will Deliver Important Address in London-LIoyd George Returns From
 Chequers' Court
By Assoeiated Press

London March 3.-DaVid Lloyd George. the prime minister returned to London this afternoon from chequers' Court where he spent the week end. His only political guests over the period he was away was Charles A. McCurdy chief coalition liberal whip.
 Shortly after arriving at his off cial residence in Browning street, the premier was visited by Lord Birkenhead. the lord high chancellor, and Winston spencer Chruchill sec retary of the colonies The confer ence between the trio lasted an hour. Lord Birkenhead tonight gave polit teal dinner at his own residence.
 Climax Expected Tuesday
 The disposition in political quar- ters in London seems to believe that the climax in the crisis is not likely 10 be reached before next Tuesday when Arthur J. Balfour is expected to deliver an important speech in London. According to an apparently inspired statement issued today there is no change in the situation.
 MT. Lloyd Georges offer to resign has been held in abeyance. but not withdrawn. He still Is awaiting as surances of the loyalty of the union ist party to the coalition government.
 The premier points out that the candidates are being chosen in vari- ous constituencies for the approach ing general elections who openly disclaim MT. Lloyd Georges leader ship yet receive the approval of unionist headquarters and he consid- CTS it impossible to go on under such conditions.
 Situation Complicated
 It is further understood that the premier insists in the event of gen eral election that there shall be more equal allocation of seats be- tween the unionists and liberals in the coalition, whereas the unionists claim the preponderance of the seats.
 The situation is complicated by the fact that while the unionist members of the cabinet are earnestly urging the premier not to resign. the caali ton liberal members of the govern ment are almost as anxious that he should resign.
 They affect to see little prospect of success for the coalition in the gen eral elections and many of them are anxious to seek reunion with the Asquith liberals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
ny FaUorite Stories
Spoken From the Soul
By IRWIN s. COBB

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 Why, Uncle Nick she said, you & any grudg against marriage have you?"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
IMPORTANT CASES WILL COME BEFORE
 HIGH COURT SOON
ConstitutionaIity of Child La Dor Act Will Be Tested. Ponzi Appeal Is Also
 to Be Heard
By Associated Press

Washington March 5.-A number of exceptionally important cases are listed for argument in the supreme court this week. Prominent among these are three cases from North Car olina designed to determine the con stitutionality of the child labor act.
 The decisions in the lower federal courts in these cases have all been adverse to the contention of the gov ernment that imposition of an ex- else tax upon the products of fac tory or mine which employed child labor was a valid exercise of the taxing powers of the government.
 Charles Ponzi. of recent notoriety in Boston because of his exploits in promoting "get rick quick schemes, will be heard through coun- sel in his effort to escape trial in Massachusetts courts for alleged vio- lation of state statutes. Ponzi is now serving sentence in fedora prison.
 The power of state to regulate the price of natural gas according to the pressure under which it Is furnished, brought by the Oklahoma Natural Gas comany against Oklahoma and others; whether railroad must in clude in it's calculations, in the dis tribution of cars among coal mines, those intended for fuel for its own use: what constitute violations of the narcotic act and procedure to be observed in it's enforcement; what constitutes 6 soldier in the applica- ton of half rates on railroads con tested by the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. are among the ques- tions involved in other cases upon the list for early argument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
DEBS AGAIN WILL BE
 SOCIALIST LEADER
Rv Assoc;ated Press

Cleveland, March 5.-Eugene ". Debs. three times presidential candi- date on the socialist ticket, will re- turn to active leadership of that party at the national convention here April 29 to May 2, it was announced at the state convention of the- social ist party here today.
 It was in this city that Debs was sentenced to the federal prison at Atlanta for his wartime utterances. Since his release from that prison few months ago he has been resting at his home in Terre Haute. Ind. in an effort to improve his health, dele gates to the convention stated.
 This year and next will see the so- cialist party more active than at any time since the war. it was stated.
 A complete state ticket to be voted on at the November election was se- 1ected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
GOVERNMENT REVENUES
 DECREASED IN JANUARY
 UNDER REVISED TAX LAW
Rx Associated Press

Washing ton, March 5.-Government revenues collected during January the first month of operation Of the revised tax law-showed a decrease in receipts of nearly s65,000,000 com pared with January. 1921, according to reports compiled tonight by the internal revenue bureau.
 Receipts during January aggre- gater s131 900, 900 against S1s6,000. 000 for the same month last year. the major shrinkage being in the income and profits taxes which de- clined from SS7 900 to s44,000,000.
 Collections under the national pro- hibition act increased nearly s50,- 900 receipts for January aggregat- ing $54 900 cefnpared with s164, 900 in 1914 The advance was accounted for by an increase of s144,000 in taxes on grape brandy used in forti- flying sweet wines all the other items under the prohibition act showing decreases.
 Tobacco taxes increased about s492 900. the total for January from this source aggregating S20.433.000 against si9.941,000 last year. The in- crease came mainly from chewing and smoking tobacco, receipts from cigars and cigarettes showing de- creases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
ROME REGARDS SITUATION AS BEING MOST GRAVE

Rome, March 5.--The situation at Plume is considered most grave Ital- ian government feels the delicacy of the position of Premier Facta and Foreign Minister Schanzer have been placed, but is determined to respect Loyalty the treaty of Rapello
 The view of the government is. however that it must combine with it's desire to maintain international pledges and live on terms of peace and cordiality with it's neighbors. consideration for the Italian national feeling
 The first object of the cabinet therefore, is the establishment of order in Plume. To this end, 500 carabineers have been sent to rein force an equal number already in Plume. A brigade of infantry is also on the spot in addition to detach- ment of Alpine troops, while the army corps at Trieste has been ordered to supply further forces if these should be considered necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
FORECAST BETTER BUSINESS DURING
 MONTH OF MARCH
Employment Service Reports Great mproyement-Pay Roll Increase Shown in
 Many States
By Associated Press

Washington, March 5.-A forecast of great industrial improvement for the month of March was made to- day by the United States employ ment service in connection with it's monthly report of employment condi- tions in the United States.
 Reports from 231 of the principal Industrial centers. with but few ex- captions, show a general improve nlent in employment conditions, Di- rector Jones of the service announced, and "breathe an enthusiastic spirit of hope and confidence in the future. Weather permitting, March will be- gin an era of great activity"
 Employment conditions showed practically no alteration during Feb ruary, however. according to the bu- reau's studies. only one-half of one per cent more men being on reported its beginning. Only the textile and paper industries evidenced increased unemployment, and this was more than made up by additions to work ing forces in nearly all other lines.
 Out of 65 cities, from which statis- ties are gathered by the department, A showed small percentage increases in employment while 21, including Manchester, N. H., textile center with a pay roll decrease of 66.3 per cent, reported fewer men on pay rolls. New York city reported an in crease in employment of Is per cent, while Chicago had a decrease of one half of one per cent
 Lumber and lumber products mills in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida reported a net decrease in the month of 252 among their em ployes, while S5 fertilizer factories showed a gain of 634. Pay roll fig ures in the textile industry also showed slight increase but the pre- vailing sentiment was said to be "un- certain as to future conditions"
 Textile Mills Report Decrease
 Employment reports from Virginia, the report said continued to show re- auctions throughout the state. Tex tile mills reported a small decrease in the number of employees, as compared with the previous month as did Vir- ginia coal mines
 In Georgia the textile outlook was described "as unfavorable," and em- ployment generally shows little change over last month"
 Fertilizer plants, however. were said to be entering the season of , greatest activity, and probably would increase their pay rolls for several months to come.
 In the east-south central district composed of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, a,pay roll increase Tor the month of $1,072 is shown, in report from 437 industrial concerns.
 In the west-south-central district, composed of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas the report says that "employment conditions show virtually no betterment but optim- ism is expressed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
BEGIN CAMPAIGN FOR RATIFIC FICATION
 OF IRISH TREATY
Dublin Crowd Enthusiastic Over New PaCt-ReSent Action of Women in
 Tearing Down Flag
By Associated Prrss

Dublin. March 5.-The crowds which gathered today for the open ing of the campaign in favor of ac- eeptance of the Anglo-1rish treaty were notable not only because of their vast proportions, but the high degree of enthusiasm evinced. Not withstanding the rain which turned College Green into a veritable forest of umbrellas, the people stayed to hear all the speakers.
 The orators. in addition to Micha al Collins and Arthur Griffith. Included Joseph McGrath. minister of labor William Cosgrove. minister for home affairs, and other leaders in the pro visional government. Two platforms were constantly employed by the speakers
 Flag Torn Down
 With the exception of a minor flag incident, when girls and women tore down Free State tri-eolor, perfect order was maintained by the repub- lican police. The resentful crowd Jeered the women for the flag affair. ana attempts at Interruption by a handful of the same women who re , mained near the platform were crowned out by popular protest Mir collins, in a long speech defended the treaty. He asserted that once the Free State was established the union of northeast Ulster with the re- mainder of Ireland was certain. He expressed determination to proceed to the establishment of police force despite the warnings of Ramon De valera. It would not be a political force to protect any special section. but would be for the protection of every citizen in Ireland.
 MT Griffith made only brief ad- dress. He explained that he was suf- tering from influenza and declared that he should have remained at home. Both MT. Griffith and Mir Collins pointed to the British troops leaving Ireland as being proof that Ireland had not been betrayed
 Coercion or Cancellation
 The position In the northeast, Mir. collins added, was not ideal, but there were only two alternate issues coercion or equalization whicbz ever alternative is adopted must be done wholeheartedly.
 The speaker asked why British agents were being attacked and their arms taken away from them when there was no war in progress unless it was intended to turn those arms against the people
 The flag incident occurred at the platform from which MT. Collins was speaking A large tri-color was just about to be hoisted when a band of girls and women, members of the rst publican organization, rushed toA the platform, seized the flagstaff and pulled down and tore up the flag. There was strt ggle for possession of remnants of it. When a majority of the women had been escorted 10 the outskirts of the crowd by the republican police another flag was hoisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

Nelson to resign from position in state department. Cincinnati diamond deaIer's home is guarded. following receipt of threatening note. Ancient Egyptian tax records are discovered by scientists.
 STATE Clayton commends kiIby for activ- ity in enforcing law. Alabama farmers have enough corn to last until fall. Diplomatic party visits old home of General GOrgas.
 LOCAL Winner of @S-words contest gives interview.
 pr. billiard speaks on 4Pay-up week."
 Women voters plan Muscle Shoals event.
 Labor jubilee attended by large crowds.
 Shooting affrny near East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
DIAMOND DEALERS HOME IS GUARDED
Threatening Letters Received by Wealthy Cincinnati Man
 Asking for $50,000
II, Associated Press

Cincinnati, March 5.--Private de- tectives have been put on guard around the home of Edwin Gebhart. wealthy diamond dealer of this city. following recently of anonymous let ters threatening harm to Mir. Geb- hart's daughter unless s50.000 was forthcoming immediately.
 The Gebharts were in Florida and q son, Claude Gebhart. was living In the home during their absence when he received the letters addressed to his father, but did not open them uu- til a third came. This contained de- mand for s5o000. 1t was said. under penalty of, death or maiming Of Mir. Gebhart's daughter, Mrs. A. T.. Schwaegerle
 MT. tGebhart was notified of the let ters and Immediately returned home with other members of the 'amily to make axpersonal investigation.
 Mir Gebhart refused to take the let ters seriously, declaring he believed them to be the work of an irrespon- sible person or fanatic. but had guards posted around his place as d matter of precaution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
Drury Identified
 as the Man Seen in
 Car With His Mother
By Associated Press

.Hazelhurst, Miss- March J.-- Four men living near Dentyilhe, Miss., near here, today identi- fled Milton Drury, held in jail here charged with the murder of his mother, Mrs. Ada Drury Converse, near that place last Janaary. as the driver or an automobile they had helped to pull out of the mud on January II, near the scene of the tragedy, according to . statement today by Sheriff Ramsey, of COpinh county, who has conducted the investigation into the woman's death.
 The men came here today and after seeing Drury told Sheriff Ramsey thaat the prisoner was the occupant of the car which had stuck in the mfre not far from where the body of Mrs. Converse was found on February IA. the sheriff said. The authorities claim that the woman had been seen in this vicinity in an an- tomobile with a male driver about the time she h believed to have been killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-06
MANY CERTIFICATES SOLD
 Ky Associated preea

Washington. March 5.-saIe of treasury certificates of the new is- sue during February totalled s11.- 603, 698 in maturity value. an in crease of about s4S0,000 over Janu- ary, according to Lew Wallace Jr.. director of savings. who declared the record was Particularly gratifying" since the treasury had not under taken any intensive campaign to place these certificates in the hands of small investors. who are taking the bulk of the sales