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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-15

The argument in the case of Elk
cell Coody, appointed by Gov. Russell
TO succeed Thomas NJ. Henry, state
insurance commissioner, removed by
the governor for alleged embezzle-
ment, viii take place in the supreme
court on Wednesday, Dee. -. Cir
cult Court Judge Wiley H.. Potter
held that Gov. Russell had a right to
remove Commissioner Henry and the
case is on appeal from his decision
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-12-15

Indications point to the fact that
there will be an unusually large mum,
Ter of candidates for the various
state offices, Under the constitution
the auditor and treasurer cannot sue
coed themselves or each other imme-
diately, nor can the governor succeed
himself. Only one governor has gone
from the executive chair to the
United States Senate since the con
"stitution Of 1890 made the governor
ineligible to succeed himself. This
was A. ]. McLaurin of Rankin.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-12-13

not working in the Office Horton is
making sort Of Luther Burbank
out Of himself Down at his newly
built bungalow on Wyandottc Az
cnuc he raises thousands of plants
which he sells to local gardeners and
to farmers all over the county. In
1911 he was married TO Miss Mar
gnrct Beaman. They have two love
ly children. lie is an excellent eN-
ample OF tho master printer, steady,
able. willing. His hobby Of raising
plants keeps him fit for the intricate
business Of printing.
Herman Felts, pressman and limo
type machinist, is rare combina-
,ion for a country Office When the
linotype won't 70 Herman makes it
60 When the big machine was in
stalled last April it began To look
like the whole force was going crazy
trying to make it work. One of Her
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-12-13

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1922-12-13
In this
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oil Million Pieces Printed Matter
Plant Addition the Man
Of hch Anober Million Pieces
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The which is Either Six 0 Eight Pages Weekly


hand-setnng record IS am when
compared with the amount OF sluss
he can make the old machine eject
per day. tie is fast does clean work'
and IS the most ohliglne linotype OPP
orator TINS writer ever met bish rs
80, and for seventeen years Of that
time he has been worSlng with prin-
ter's ink The lost IS am example
OF ms work lie set all the type Tor
this big issue and never got hotl
The youngcs man ~ the game hert
rs Edward Robbins During me late
fracus with Germany Edward got
hurt and he IS now taking vocational
training IN TINS oiiice. lie mas heen
mere only -FOUR months ana Is iearn-
ing fast. lie likes thc smell OF prin-
ter's mix and says he will stick
George Roehuek is the News I'd
itor OF The Post. lie has charge also
OF the Advertising lie wrote most
OF the features IN ms ediron-
MIR. knight IS a little hit Of every
thing Things run ns timed because
ne knows now TO pinn' lie IS the
hardest worker IN ne bunch and nev-
or hlcks wnen tie mas 20 step IN ana
help The other fellow lie Is always
on the Job
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
Separate Trials Scheduled For Each Of the Nine Men
 Under Murder Indictments
Each Side Claims Its Case Is Gam ble Will Preside-Hearings Will Consume Sev-
 eral Weeks if Each Case Is Tried

For the second time within 12 months, Sergeant Robert J. Lancas- ter, Alabama guardsman, will face a Marion county jury for his life to- morrow on charges of murder in the first degree for alleged participation in the lynching of William Baird, striking miner, which occurred in Walker county last January.
 Preparations for the trial of the nine guardsmen being held as alleged members of the lynching party which shot Baird to death at lonely spot on the Walker county roads after they had overpowered the jailer at the county jail in Jasper in the early hours of January 13s 1921 are prac- tieally complete actording to attoY- neys for the state and the prosecu- tion.
 With both sides claiming that their case has been materially strengthened since the first trial of Lancaster. in which the jury, after hours of delib- eration. failed to reach verdict, probabilities that the trial which opens tomorrow will see a number of new witnesses who have not previous ly testified and that several surprises will be sprung by both the state and the defense looms large.
 Trial of the Lancaster case will be presided over by Judge A. E. Gamble of Greenville, who has been specially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
SOUTHERN TARIFF
 DELEGATES WILL
 HAVE A HEARING
Will Appear Before Senate Finance Committee Tomor- row to Discuss Pending
 Tariff Measure
By Associated Press

Washington. January 7.=Forty one states and 62 industries will be rep resented at the Southern Tariff asso- ciation hearing Monday before the Senate finance committed. according to statement issued today from the local headquarters of the association
 The Southern Tariff association will meet at their headquarters Mon day morning and make up their pro- gram for the hearing before the Senate finance committee, which .s scheduled for II o'clock. On Tues day evening another session. of the association will take place. and on Tuesday the delegates will cali on President Harding at the White House.
 A strong demand for enactment Of permanent tariff legislation that will preserve American industry against destructive foreign competition, and provide clear-cut tariff policy that treats all products. sections and classes alike, will be presented to the finance committee of the Senate according to an announcement by the association.
 John H. Kirby of Houston, Texas. president of the associations Charles deB. Claiborne of New Orleans, who will represent the banking interests; Ed Woodall of Hillsboro, Tex, rep resenting the vegetable oil interest, and B. F. Kaupp of Raleigh, N C., representing the poultry industry, arrived here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
SHIP ARRIVES AT
 WILMINGTON WITH
 CARGO 0F LIQUOR
Messenger of Peace' Comes Into Port-Customs and Prohibition Officials
 Fight for Custody
By Associated Press

Wilmington, N. C., January 7.- The Messenger of Peace. British two masted schooner, carrying a cargo of liquor, arrived in port here late this afternoon in tow of the coast guard cutter Seminole and im- mediatoly precipitated controversy between Collector of Customs Me- Caskill and State Prohibition Direc- tor kohloss as to who shall have possession of the ship.
 The dispute began as the Seminole docked with her charge and was car ried into the customs house where 8 deputy United States marshal placed urd der arrest A. Coleman, owner of the schooner and Benjamin Thomp- son, her master. Both were re- leased under $l 1000 bond in each case, urday for hearing before the local United States commissioner. The ct arge listed against Coleman and Thompson alleges importing, trans porting and having whisky in their possession in violation of the federal prohibition law.
 Prohibition Director Kohloss said he had received no official informe- tion on reports from Washington last night to the effect that the treasury department had given the Messenger of Peace a clean slate, and that the schooner would be permitted to pro- coed to Nova Scotia. Kohloss de- clared he had received no orders to that effect from prohibition head quarters, and would proceed with his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
corbett Tried for Murder Third Time
 Within Two Years
By Associated Press

Orangeburg, .. C., january 7.-For the third time in less than two years, Carlos Corbett Is to face trial here Monday on a charge of murder.
 Corbett killed three men and blind ed fourth in March, 1920, when the four stopped an automobile in front of his home in the western part Of Oranyeburg county, according to the state. The men killec were Bryan Salley, Julian Cooper and Hugh Fan min. while Jones salley lost his eye sight.
 Corbett is to be tried Monday charged with the murder of Fannin. He was acquitted of the murder of Bryan Salley after the first trial on that charge had been halted by a suc- cessful motion to quash the venire, and later when the state. sought to try him on charge of the murder of Cooper, a plea of former jeopardy was entered and that case now is pending before the United States su- preme court. The cases against Cor bett have been hotly contested with a large array of counsel on both sides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
DALI RATIFIES
 IRISH TREATY BY
 A MAJORITY IF ]
DeVaIera Resigns as Presi- dent of RepubliC-CroWds Cheer Announcement of
 the Vote
By Associated Pres.

Dublin, January 7-The treaty creating the Irish Free State was ratified tonight by the Dali Eireann. By a majority of seven votes, 64 to 57, the Dali gave it's approval to the document signed by it's delegates at London.
 Coincidentaliy, Ramon Devalera announced his resignation from the presidency of the Irish republic.
 The news was received with tho greatest enthusiasm. and the patient crowds which had waited for hours outside the University building. in anticipation of a decision. burst into cheering. even before the official figures were announced.
 Ratification of the treaty came after a day of intense excitement and heated controversy Although the re- suit was as had been expected, the majority In favor of the agreement was greater than had been counted on almost up to the last minute.
 AAtense, strained silence prevailed while the vote was being taken, and gasp of relief went up from ths supporters of the treaty when the result was announced 4 dramatic scene ensued when DeNalera stood up and, in broken voice, which vi- brated with emotion. declared that the republic must be carried on.
 Eventually he broke down SO com pletely that he was unable to pro- eeed. The Dali Eireann. with ona accord, applauded and cheered him.
 The new regime for Ireland has now been approved both by the Brit ish Parliament and by Dail Ereann. Creation of the Irish Free State ia provided for in the treaty signed last month in London after prolonged negotiations for settlement of the Irish problem. Its provision in suo- stance are:
 Ireland shall have the same constt- tutional status in the British empire
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
NEW YORK SEEKS
 10 CHECK CRIME
Police Search for Negro Who Killed Two
 Detectives
nx Associatsd Press

New York. January 7.-The police net spread for Luther Body. alleged slayer of two detectives, had not closed on the fugitive tonight. but into its meshes had fallen mora than score of smaller fry criminals. who found short shrift with aroused judges and magistrates
 Meanwhile. the scope of the search for Body was being extended. Pic lures and detailed descriptions of the negro fugitive were sent to every police precinct in the city and posters bearing the same data were being prepared for broadcasting throughout the country. Body was variously re- ported today as having been seen in Bellsville, N. J.; in Hartford, Conn. York. Police inclined toward belief that he was hiding somewhere in the uptown Black Belt" and searched scores of houses In the vicinity of his known haunts.
 Body's brother, John. with whom the fugitive had quarreled, is leading the New Jersey searchers In tour of neighborhoods with which the al legged slayer was familiar.
 Bail bonds, which previously had ranged around t2.o0o and sS.o00 for robbery and holdups. and which were advanced yesterday to s5,000 and s1O,- 900, were given another step upward to s25.OOo by several judges and mag istrates today.
 In several cases prisoners were de- nied bail in any sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

designated by Chief Justice John c. Anderson of the Alabama supreme court to preside and trial of the case Is expected to be considerably expe- dited. Judge Gamble received state wide notice by the record time in which he handled the trials of the Foul kal lynchers at Bay Minette several years ago. In that case Frank Fou- kal was shot 10 death in the Baldwin county jail by band of masked men, all of whom were later run down and convicted, penitentiary sentences be- ing imposed on all of them.
 Another similarity between those cases and the ne against the guards men in the Baird case. besides the fact that Judge Gamble, who presid- cd in tae former cases, will occupy the bench in The atter. Is that the chief prosecutiag attorney in the Foul lSal case. Horace c. Wilkinson, will again occupy the same role in the coming trials.
 Lnncnster Trial First
 As on the first hearing of the cases. Lancaster will be placed on trial first. Nine days have been allowed for the trial of each of the cases. four of which nave already been formally set. According to plans of the prosecution. Lancaster will be placed on trial to- morrow morning. His trial will be followed by that of Joseph W. Key which Is scheduled to begin January
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
ATTITUDE OF J. 5. ON GENOA FARLEY
 ID BE ANNOUNCED
America May Send We'll Known Economists to Meet
 ing, But Official Action Has Not Been Taken
By Associated Press

Washington, January 7.-Official announcement of the American gov ernments attitude toward the inter held at Genoa early in March may be expected during the coming week, 1t was indicated tonight in high ad- ministratlon circles.
 by the allied supreme council at Cannes yesterday calling the inter national meeting along with the in vitation issued by the allied premiers to the United States to participate in the conference was received at the state department during the day.
 Officials Reticent
 Officials generally were reticent with respect to the invitation. but the view as advanced in one authori- tative quarter that the position of the United States would be known without delay. The impression like wise was given that the American government was looking upon the in
 
 resolutions adopted by the supreme council at it's Cannes meeting
 These resolutions, in the opinion of economic experts of the government appear to permit of American par ticipation if the proposed deiibera- tions without any restrictions as to the ultimate outcome of negotiations toward eventual liquidation of tho European wartime debt to this coun- try or other factors which might have complicated the American share in an international effort at world reha bilitation.
 It was generally conceded tonight in official circles that should the invitation be accepted the United States would send accredited repre- sentatives to Genoa. picked for their knowledge of international financial and economic affairs, but so far il was believed no actual consideration has been given to the personnel of the American delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

Russia on verge of an economic re- construction.
 American soldier to prove worth, declares Jeffers.
 Harding charged by Heflin with aiding Newberry.
 American carriers earn S80S,OOO,- 900 during year 1921. Japan comes away from the arms barley the victor. Feeling in France against England is very strong.
 STATE States 1921 crop value placed at nearly $I7O,OOO.OOO. Fifteen cases on docket of public service board.
 Soil survey of Greene county Is be- gun.
 sylacauga begins year 1922 with great confidence.
 Social disease campaign brings un- usual results.
 Alleged story of slayer of deputy arouses Mobile.
 LOCAL GentiIes asked to aid Jewish build ing fund.
 Father Kerrigan takes charge of St. Pauls church.
 New large steel works begin year with big orders.
 Alabama cotton I. shipped 1000 miles to mills.
 Six men held for alleged fiosging In shelby county. Auburn alumni plan sf,0O0,OO0 cam paian.
 Association for blind elects officers today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
FARM CONFERENCE
 DELEGATES NAMED
Allied Interests Also to Be Represented at Nationa,
 Meeting
By Associated Press

Washington, January 7.-Dele- gates to the national agricultural conference, which is to meet in Washington, January 23, where an- nounced in part tonight by Secretary Wallace.
 Julius H. Barnes Of New York, for merly chairman of the United States Grain corporation; Gov. Warren T. McCray of Indiana. and James Wilson of Chicago, president of the Institute of American Meat Packers; J. R. How ard of Chicago, president American Farm Bureau federation, and Charles $. Barrett of Union City. Ga, presi- dent National Farmers union, were among the list of AZ names made public.
 x The conference, the secretary said, fyill be composed of a majority of farmers and farm organization lead CTS, but In addition there will be rep resentatives of the chief industries and lines of business dependent upon agriculture and representatives of banking, transportation and related lines.
 Cotton. grain, tobacco. live stock, fruit, potato and general farmers as well as dairymen will be represented in the conference personnel as shown in the partial list. State agricultural officials. representatives of agricul- tural colleges. economists and editors of farm papers will also be included. the secretary declared. Indications nave been extended to public officials and former officials to attend, as well as members of the joint congressional committee on agricultural inquiry.
 Tn other words" said an announce ment of the agricultural department,
 the conference will be broadly repre- sentative of agriculture and allied indust tries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08
OFFICIALS QUIZ
 WOMAN ON DEATH
 0F ATLANTA MAN
Family of Compton Thinks Robbery Was Motive of Crime-SoIicitor General
 Is Investigating
By Associated Press

Atlanta, January 7.--Taking a hand in the investigation Of the killing here Thursday night ot J. Russell Compton. business man and social leader, the solicitor generals force questioned handsomely dressed woman whose name they withheld, while police detectives discovered that the small automatic pistol that was found by Compton's side was sold by the manufacturer to a hard ware dealer in Shreveport, La, in September. 1920.
 Investigators for Solicitor General Boyken declined to give any informa- ton about the woman they had taken to the solicitors office and quizzed She left after half an hour and drove toward her home on the Northsidc in high priced automobile.
 During the days inquiry the search for a man described as a shabby stranger" who was seen around the factory about the time Compton was shot, while backing his machine out of a garage in the rear, was ended when the man came for ward and satisfied officials of the company that he really came there to meet his wife. worker in the plant
 Statements that Compton had said shortly before his death that man with whom he had been in litigation had threatened him were also being inquired into. and members of his family announced they believed that robbery was the motive. They said Compton usually carried thick walz let containing bills and papers, which gave it the appearance of a large money wallet, and that this was missing when the body was found They claimed the man who they be- lieved killed Compton for robbery was in too much haste to take his watch and jewelry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

l HIS was ucOi0Cu blWfh oS eAC S~> ond days session of the council to- day and notification to this effect was dispatched to the Berlin govern ment, stipulating. however. that the German experts go to Paris first and there hold themselves in readiness for the call.
 AS originally introduced by Pre- mier Lloyd George of Great Britain. the proposal was worded so as to ask the German government to send its representatives direct to Cannes, but M Briand vouchsafed the opinion that it was necessary first to reach some kind of an agreement among themselves.
 The communication sent to the Ger man governmen. reads:
 "The supreme council will doubt less have need Of your representatives between January and 15. You may save time by sending them to Paris to await word from the council"
 In introducing his proposal, Mir. Lloyd George declared that the pres ence of German representatives at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08

the Spa conference had proved most useful and had resulted in an agree ment which was carried out.
 The work of the council slowed up today when the thorny reparations question came up. Yesterdays speedy decision on the. calling of an international financial and economic conference. with the participation of Russia and Germany, and the prog ress made by the separations ex perts this morning raised the hope for a time that there might be an early adjournment but later in the day 1t became apparent that the council was not so near an agreement as were the experts.
 By the experts 1t was maintained that there was an agreement in prin- ciple but the members of the coun oil announced that further deaibera ton was necessary after which the council would receive the experts re- port and make it's decision.
 The experts, it is learned. have reached an agreement providing for remission of cash payments by Ger many, providtsE for the payment of 50o.00o000 gcld marks in cash and 1,o0o,000o0o gDla marks in kind each year over period of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-08


 The Secretary indicated unmis-
 takably that the government
 would entertain no proposition
 which did not include such fea-
 tures. He added with signifi-
 canoe that many firms throughout
 the united States would willing
 ly contract with tho government for the completion of the con-
 structdon of the dams.
 Regarding the Tinker offer specifi- cally. the Secretary declined to talk until after that offer had been re- vissd. The Californian Is expected to see the Secretary again next week.
 The idea obtains in Washington that in the conference Wednesday be- tween the Secretary and the repre- sentatives of MT. Ford an effort will be made to conclude the negotiations which have extended themselves throughout many weary months. The Secretary Is expected to put before Ford government requirements which must be met. Fora Is expected to sub init a revised bid which will represent the most liberal terms that the man ,uacturer can offer. If the margin of difference Is so brief that a compro- %A&AoO NHA+A ee SAAOSbG0s IL ln AAtlCApAloQ that the Secretary will send the offer to Congress with a request that 1t be accepted.
 If 1t is impossible. however. for the Secretary and Ford to reach an agree ment, 1t Is regarded as certain that the Secretary will wash his hands of the affair. In that event, however, he would not reject the bid. On the contrary, he would nominate the proposition up to Congress.
 In the opinion of a majority of southern members, all advocates of the Ford offer, the submission of the bid to Congress without recommen- dation would presage its defeat Others hold. however. that the farm CTS are so anxious that Ford have the properties that their organizations in Washington, operating in connection with the so-called agriculture bloc. would prove strong enough to over
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