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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
WINE OFFICIALS
 MEET GOVERNOR
Operators Using Convict La Dor Hold Conference
 With Kilby
By FREP H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age-Heraid 22l-2 First National Bank BuildinE

Montgomery, February 25.-Repre- sentatives of the coal mining com panies of the Birmingham district which are using state convicts in the mining of coal held a conference with Governor kilby Saturday afternoon. Following the conference Governor kiiby announced that the state would be unable to make public any infor- nation regarding the subject under discussion at this time.
 The conference comes three weeks after the Montevallo Mining com rany. the fourth coal mining lessee of No information is obtainable as to whether or not the conference hao anything to do with the developments in the other case, which is now being fought out in the federal court.
 The representative of the lessees who attended the conference follow; H. L. Badham. president of the Bes- semer Coal and Land company. oper- ator of Belle Ellen mines; George B.. Mccormick. president of Pratt Con- solidated Coal company, operator of Flat Top mines; Hugh Morrow, vice president of Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, operator of Banner mines.
 Cleon B. Rogers, chairman of the board of control and economy, also participated in the conference as representative of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
WILL HAVE COMMERCIAL
 CLUB IN G00DWATEI

Goodwater. February 25.-(sbe cial.)--At a mass meeting of the citi zens of Goodwater, it was decided t organize a commercial club. Sem. tor D. M. White was elected char man of the meeting and John A. Dar den secretary. J. s. Gnhand and { T. Smith had prepared and submits a constitution and bylaws for IL organization. Next Tuesday after noon the organization will be per fected.
 : Considerable interest was manifes ing of the town and the surrounGini community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Steel Market Shows
 Improvement, But
 Is Sill Irregular
 By Associated Press

New York, February 2o--New busi- ness in the steel market showed inn provement during the week, and while still of an irregular character, was encouraging to the trade ar large. Railroad equipment orders furnished the most conspicuous buy ing but there was sufficient demand from other channels 10 strengthen the opinion that is slowly. but stead fly broadening, the undertone was steady although there is enough com petition to check any attempts to raise values.
 Pig iron was more active and prices were steady. Many of the orders were for small lots but they were more numerous.
 In copper there has been no i'm provement in demand and continued competition for small orders has led to further price shading by second hands and small producers. Small lots of electrolytie are said to be ob- tainable between 12% and 1s cents
  declines have failed to stimulate buy ing interest. although some smelters are said to be buying cautiously in a small way on scale down. Mean while the larger producers are wait ing for the usual demand to develop.
 Tin has been dominated by the ae- tion of the London market. Straits for future shipment sold as low as 2SA but rallied to F, while spot straigts are at half cent premium with supplies light.
 Lead remains unchanged but is in a healthy statistical position.
 The zinc market while quiet. has shown firmness and is not far from an export basis The offerings are light here, with no distress parcels to affect the market and prompt zinc is firmly held in east St, Louis at 4.50.
 Anthony has been quiet and rather easy, owing to large arrivals recently, for which there is little de- mand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Actual Conditions of
 Clearing House Banks
Ny .Associated Press

New York, February s5.-The ac- tual condition of the clearing house banks and trust companies for the week Give days) shows that they hold s44 4,2O2,520 in excess of legal require- ments. This is an increase of s46- 4o1,26o over last week. The state ment follows:
 Actual condition: Loans, discounts, etc, s4,S52. 2.573. 900; decrease, $25,725,- GOO. Cash in own vaults, members | Federal Reserve bank, $65,9S0,Qo0; increase, s3,605,0oO Reserve in Fed eral Reserve bank of member banks, $533, 3,007,000 increase, s44,542, 900. Re | serve in own vaults, state banks and trust companies, s7,632, 900; increase, s97 GOO. Reserve in depositaries, state banks and trust companies, s9115,- GOO; decrease, $63,000 Net demand deposits, sS,S11,S76.0 .00o; decrease. $14.- PAS, ,000. Time deposits, s265 O96,000; increase, s1,73700o. Circulation, sSS,- 27,000; increase, S63,000. United States deposits deducted, sS4,696. 900. Aggregate reserves, s549,754000. Ex- cess reserves, S44.202, 520; increase. s46,401. .26O.
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York not included in clearing house state ment Loans, discounts, etc. $627,- 971.1O0; decrease, SS,057,600 Gold, s4,950, 800; increase, 9,s00. Currency and bank notes, $16,92S,600; increase, s224,700 Deposits with Federal Re- serve bank of New York. S52,241,7O0; decrease. $1,192,000. Total deposits, s652 .s3S, 300; decrease, s12,359,100- V.ts 4s t.a- serve depositaries and other banks and trust companies in New York and the United States, deposits, $606. se9.4 decrease, s5,52S,0OO, Banks, cash in vault. 26,3S6. 800 Trust com panies, cash in vault, $47,461. 800
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
National Organization

National Organization
 Hanford Macnider. commander. l4emuel Bolles, adjutant.
 Russell G. Creviston, director organization. State Organization
 Harry Ayers, commander.
 J. Fred Johnson, vice com mander.
 Joe Yates, adjutant. Frank Dixon. national commit teeman.
 Birmingham Post No.
 George Lewis Bailes, post com mander.
 Arthur Greenwood. finance of ficer.
 A. G. conoley, vice post com mander.
 oscar Dewolf Randolph, chap lain.
 Paul Angell. vocational officer. Mrs. William Sell, historian. Walter Brewer, counsel.
 Standing Committees
 Executive: Walter E. Bare, Jack Bethea, Crenshaw Chambeflayne, Arthur Greenwood, Thomas N. Graves. Felix Harris, Inzer Hood. Headley Jordan, Matt Murphy, Joe Nelson, Morton Simpson, Dr, Ross C. Spier, NJ. Nj. Ullman, Dr. c. c. Wiley, w. G. O'Bear. Sam c. Bow man, Mervin Sterne, Frazer Banks, o. C. Carmichael, $. P. Smith, Aubrey C. Cooper, pr. James K, Hardin, William $. Pritchard. Americanization Frazer Banks. Branch posts; Horace Wilkin- son.
 Clubroom and headquarters: Headley E. Jordan. Walter F. Bare. M. NJ Ullman.
 Compensation: Dr. II. P. Hanna. Constitution and bylaws: Matt Murphy, Champion Harris.
 Employment: J. T. McEWen, Ru- fus Bethea.
 Entertainments. 4. G. Cono1ey Morton Simpson. Headley Jordan Funerals Arthur Greenwood. Hospitalization. pr. c. c. Wiley, Miss Elizabeth LaForge.
 Insurance: William Rogers Public affairs: Frank Dixon. Publicity; Headley Jordan. Vocational training: Paul An gell.
 Entertainment: Headley Jordan, Morton Simpson, A. c. Conoley. Women members: Miss Eliza beth LaForge. Miss Julia Turner. Boy Scout activities: Walter Brewer, Briggs Rogers. Houston Willis.
 The Women's Auxiliary Mrs. ". R. ovens president. Mrs. c. F. Yost, vice president. Mrs. Girlrd Wood. secretary. Mrs. Charles Parkman. treas urer.
 Executive committee: Mrs. I. iemiss, Miss Edna Sivley. Mrs. H. c. Moore.
 Publicity; Mrs. Girard Wood. Public affairs: Miss Mamie Barr. Entertainment: Miss Edna Siv- ley.
 Hospital: Mrs. Girard Wood.
 Ex-post Commanders Dr. William Jordan. Joe Yates, Frank Dixon. Crampton Harris.
 Legion Schedule
 Birmingham post, No. 1, the American Legion, meets on the 10th of each month at o'clock in the evening.
 The headquarters and office of the post are, at the Chow House. opposite the Tutwiler on Twen- tieth street.
 The executive committee meets by call of post commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

The first Franklin coupe in Bir- mingham has just been received by scouten Motor company. local Frank lin dealers.
 The coupe is the latest addition to the Franklin line and accomplishes the unusual in vehicle of this type by providing comfort for the driver as well as for the passengers. The interior arrangement is of the stag gered seat construction with room for two passengers to sit on the seat at the right of the drive and ample space for third passenger on a seat that folds against the foot boards when not in use.
 The Franklin company is featuring the fact that the drivers seat is easily accessible through either door, is large and very comfortably placed behind the steering wheel said to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
ORGANIZE BRANDON
 CLUB IN ST CLAIR

Ashville, February 25.-(Special.)- If St. Clair has say-so in the next selection of a governor plain old Bill Brandon will be the governor with easy sailing. B. NJ Teague. chair man of the Brandon and McDoweil club of this county. has just finished organizing the entire county and ii is his aim to have club of at least 2,000 ardent workers enrolled in less than 30 days. Springville, Odenville, Ragland and Pell City together with Ashville already have large number enrolled and all the smaller beats are being rapidly organized No oppo- sition whatever and old St. Clair will come up with an immense club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
OyERToN ANNOUNCES

Roanoke, February 25.-tSpeclaItJ- John W. Overton, former senator from Randolph and Chambers coun- ties, has announced that he woui1 be a candidate in the coming primary for senator MT. Overton was a member of the famous "Comer legis- lature" and was a leader Tn thai body. He was chairman of the com mittee on common carriers, Which gave him prominence in the handling of the railroad bills of that body, Senator Overton introduced the bill that provided for the good roads amendment, the first amendment to be adopted since the constitution of 1901 was written. MT. Overton's wide acquaintance over the state and his past legislative experience will be of considerable benefit to him and to his district if he is elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

quite unusual in this type of vehicle. The driver of Franklin coupe sits behind the steering wheel without being forced to twist the body or sit on the edge of the seat.
 The new model is especially easy riding by reason of the location of the full passenger load between the axles. The interior arrangement IS eleverly designed. There Is large parcel box to the left of the rear seat and room for luggage in the boot of the car which is provided with water tight lid.
 Tho model varies slightly from other Franklin enclosed models with it's straight front windshield, the top section of which is hinged with lower half fixed. Side cowl ventilators give ample ventilation, easily controlled at all times and in all weather. In stead of the usual outside visor. an inside adjustable eyeshade is pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Dollar Tire Sale Begins
 Al Cotton States Monday

John PeebIes, manager of the Cot ton States Tire and Rubber com pany. arrounced yesterday, that ow- ing to the popularity of the annual spring dollar tire sales they have pus on in the past they have decided 10 make the same offer again this year.
 Now is the time when the motor ists are most in need of tires. With the beginning of the summer season with fishing trips and other pleasure trips in view, autoists are demanding the summer supply of tire equip ment," said MT. Peebles, and with it we are offering to the public, some of the best bargains along this line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
X-Ray Of Boys Head Fails
 To Show Any Bullet Wounds

Mobile, February 22.-(speeiaI.D An X-Ray of the head of Charles Neimes, 15-year-oId boy of Iron dale, Ala. who was struck and killed by a Louisville and Nash viIIe train near Magazine Point Friday, failed to show any bullet wounds According to q report made to County Solicitor S. H. Cham berIafn this afternoon, on the theory that the boy was also struck by shot fired at a crowd beating their way on the train. will he dropped, if wns announced
 The X-Ray was made by Dr. w. H. Thompson. on the recommen- dation of the coroner, in order to definitely determine whether death was caused by a bullet or the train.
 The body of the Nelmes boy was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

that have ever been offered in Bir- mingham.
 Though there are many people who do not need tires just at the present time, We feel sure that most of them will take advantage of economy, with an eye toward the summer months, for tires and tubes are almost certain to increase in price before the season is well under way.
 These dollar fire sales are not lacking in popularity in the city and the management is giving special at tention to out town mail orders, which must be accompanied by s5 deposit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

shipped to his home at Irondale tonight.
 R. s. Durham of Birmingham, a special agent of the Louisville and Nashville road at Birmingham. arrived in the city nnd will re- turn home with George Waite and Harry Binu. These boys have been released from custody.
 County Solicitor II. B. Chariber- lain announced tonight that the crew of the freight train would be held to determine who did the shooting at the bunch of men beating their way on their train.
 He said that the crew of the railroad trniD had no right to fire on unarmed men after they had obeyed their orders and left the freight train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26

vided, obviating the necessity of get ting out of the car to adjust it. Door windows are controlled by crank regulator and side channel regula- tors control the operation of the two side windows.
 Silk shades draw over the side and rear windows and are in keeping with the platinum finish of dome light and other interior mountings Upholstery is neutral green broad cloth in plain plait design with cushion made up on lace web springs All garniture is silk and worsted lace
 The left door locks from the in- side and the right from the outside with Yale lock and key. The slated and padded roof is sound proof and deadens all vibration noises.
 The car embodies many of the most recent refinement5 of the coach builders art. It will be on display at the Franklin sales rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
BRENT |NDORSES
 AUTO SIGNAL

W W. Brent, sergeant of police traffic. after seeing a demonstration of the new Day and Night" signal, heartily endorses this new device.
 This accessory is made by tho company for which Mir. M. E. Cald- well is district manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
 Newman ( Conuicted For Beating Wife

Haleyville, February 25.-(Special.) ) John Newman, charged with beating his wife unmercifully, was given trial at Double Springs today and sentenced to three months at hard labor and $500.
 Mrs. Newman. his wife, who was said to have been beaten until she was unconscious and almost killed, when called to take the stand, had : to be brought in by two men, as she was unable to take a step.
 The courthouse was packed from front to the door, and the large hall outside the courtroom was full of people anxious to hear the trial.
 The state was represented by Ches- ter Tubb, county solicitor, and T. J.. Carey represented the defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
MRS EMERY ELECTFD

Ashvffle. February 2s.-(Specfal.)- Mrs. James A Embry of Ashvilie was elected one of the delegates to the annual conference of the Methodist church at the district conference just closed in Colinsviile. of which she was also a delegate B. B. Gather also received a large vote for dele gatel ColiinsviIle entertained this conference royalty. there being a large number of delegates present and also visiting ciergymen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Who Won The Warf

The discussion of the Adjusted Compensation Measure goes on.
 It has been interesting to many of the service men to stand on the side lines and witness the little combat between Comrade Otto Priddy of Suligent Ala, and Sergeant J. c. Goede of Birmingham, Ala.
 comrade Priddy says that he had only a few weeks service, and that three thousand miles from where the big ones were falling. He says that he is one service man who opposes the so called bonus" Ser geant Goode sounds off in charac- teristie three chevron style and paws bis respects to Mir. Priddy.
 T volunteered at the age of lSh years when the United States declared war against Germany and Austria in 1917.
 T celebrated my 19th birthday over where we were near enough to throw grenades into the enemies f1rst trench. I served all the way from Chaumont to the Rhine river. escaped with only one wound ana that slight one on the arm. Like thousands of my buddies I am proud or my services" said Sergeant Goode
 but while We were away, the fel lows back home were receiving three or fonr times their usual wage and that for working away from danger and usually where they had shelter to sleep under, and where they were allowed to strike a match at night.
 UT course l can get along without the aoJusted compensation l could even live again on hard tack and corn Willy but I prefer not to: for slnce receiving my honorable dis charge l have married and am now the father of J. C., Jr and l trust that Congress may see fit to enact the Plan Compensation bill. and that President Harding will make it a law by signing on the dotted line, This would be my choice in the mat ter, even if it should cost our Prtddv buddy as much as 9S cents in taxes. the sergeant said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
nUILD NEW ROAD

Roanoke. February 25.-(Special. )- Roanoke and Randolph county are looking forward to the benefits to be derived from the building of the new road by the state from Lafav- ette to the Randolph county line
 about three miles from Roanok e
 This to be built among the first ones provided for in the last election. A trunk line through Randolph con meeting with this is being considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Farm Bloc Is Still Actiue
 In Spite Of Loss Of Kenyor
Capper Even More Aggressive Leader Than Iowa Sena
 tor-May Bloc Republican Program

not the poor would pay the bonus They contend that as result of tR war, the rich became richer and tn poor, poorer, and that In conseoueF{ce the former should assume this 'buFdel in favor of the men who protecte, the country on the battlefield.
 Feeling Grows Intense
 The President cannot compromfs with the bloc because he has state, that business, which is just now re covering it's feet, cannot stand addi tional tax burdens. He has also stat ed that unless Congress would i'm pose sales tax for the payment 0 the bonus, bonus leg station should b postponed.
 There is evidence of increasing an mostly between the bluc and the "re actionary" wing of the repubiieal party in Congress. The bloc is grievet in that the President has publcl. declared its existence a public bane The bloc is convinced that the Presl dent in appointing Senator Kenyon [, the federal bench was animated b, q desire to cripple the bloc The "ol} guard on the other hand, is highlj offended because of it's eonvictio1 that the bloc in it's determination t'
 
 for itself. is entirety indifferent ta other republicans and to the repub lican party. itself.
 It is especially significant to thea in this election year that the bloc operating against the regular organi zation, makes the democrats as strons as the republicans iii Congress, es pecially in the Senate. There is gra apprehension that as result of bioes stand, nothing will be done the Congress, and that in consequent the republicans will have to pay penalty at the polls.
 Hoe Is Encouraged
 Democrats are openly eneoura GN the bloc. They believe. in the place. that the bloc is more nea correct in all matters than the Ire lar republicans;s and in the sec,l place, they know the bloc is praA cally in line with them in legisla touching finance and agriculture. !
 There IS slit. another reason. II oerats are convinced that it wereF r ter that no legislation be enactk i. must be that variety approve9 organiza ton republicans The that the continuation 3f Congress leaderless state of fdlsness will { dound to their political iHteret. may sweep republicans from pow< is merely incidental. some democrat seriously contend.
 But the bloc is in the saddle ant riding hard. The organization scents it's danger Tenders of com promise arc anticipated otherwise battle to the hilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
CHOOsE DELEGATEs

Roanoke, February Especially )-- Delegates chosen for the Methodist district conference to be held in Lineville are as follows: J. w Rad ney, c. M. Radney, A. M Awbrey, J. c. Hornsby. Mrs. C. Orear, L. M. Stevenson, W. c. Lane, Mrs. w. :. Lane Alternates: Miss Nora West, o. H. Stevenson. The conference is to be held March Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
NOTICE TO DOC owyrRs

Section 1880 of the City Code, as amended, provides that any person owning . dog in the City of Bir- minghnm shall register same with the City Comptroller and secure a tag for which fee of two dollars ts2) shall be collected. This license is delinquent after March 1 and an additional fee of one dollar ($1) will be collected for all tags Issued after March 1. H. M. TAYLOR. City Comptr0Iler. Age-Herald, February 15. 20. z4 and 20, 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Age Herald,

aAKG-IttfhA0,
 300 Davidson Building.
 Washington. February 25.-(Spe- eiaL)-Fhe agrarian bloc in Congress serves notice on the administration and the old guard" wing of the re- publican organization, that it will op- pose the enactment of legislation pro Vlding S30,o9o,000 subsidy in favor or operators of a merchant marine under the flag of the United States that 1t will oppose the enactment of legislation conferring a bonus on the former soldiers of the United States to be paid through levies of addi- tlonal taxes on consumption; and that 1t vii oppose the enactment of a permanent tariff bill which reckons duties on the basis of American val nations, and which contains features discriminating in favor of the man ufacturing east.
 The agrarian bloc, in other words, is preparing to display the fact that with the retirement of Senator Ken yon, it's former head, it does not re- tire as a tireless clique operating in the interest of farmers, and in con tempt of party law. The bloc selected Senator Capper of Kansas. it's leader. and Senator Capper is, if anything, more aggressive against ruthless rule of party than Senator Kenyon was
 The program of the bloc, as outlin- ed above, is directly opposed to the program of the administration. The administration has no leader in Con gress forceful enough to put its pol icies into operation. As result the administration will be compelled re- peatedly to compromise or suffer the collapse of practically all it's plans and intentions.
 Not Fighting Harding
 Responsible members of the bloc, who are members also of the republi- can party declare that they are not determined to eheekmate the Presi- dent or the party il. Congress. They will support legislation fostering a merchant marine, they say, but will not vote for subsidies to be paid by the west which will not directly profit by the enrichment of ship owners
 Likewise. the bloc stands for d bonus for former soldiers It de- clines, however, to pay that bonus by additional tax levies on gasoline and automobiles, and check and real es- tate transfer stamps, as Chairman Fordney of the ways and means cont mittee desires to pay it; or by the imposition of sales tax, another form of consumption taxation, as the President would pay 1t.
 It is the blocs intention to pay the bonus by increasing the rate on ex- cess profits and incomes. It argues that by such increasing, the rich and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
News of the American
 Legion Here and There

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