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feel virtually an equal responsi- bflfty to Congressr
 Freedom of Speech

feel virtually an equal responsi- bfIity to Congressr
 Freedom of Speech
 President Harding has held that cabinet officers have the right of freedom of speech-the expression of individual views, such as Secretary Weeks announced in regard to the present prohibition law. Because these views do not happen to coin eide with those of some senators or representatives the President does not feel he Is called upon to censure his official family. Under the new system would Congress arrogate to itself this right of censure?
 With cabinet officers being sub ject to Congressional call and cross- examination, would a President feel called upon more and more to select cabinet from men trained in the halls of Congress. Two of President Harding's cabinet were in the Sen ate-Messrs. Fall and Weeks Secre- tary Denby served for a time in the House.
 If not taken from Congress itself, would not President be tempted to gauge his cabinet material by the ability of the men under considera- tion to handle themselves well in de- bate, and would this not materially
 
 Legal Executors Would not the lawyer-type come into as full possession of the execu- tive branch as he always has had of the legislativef
 There Is no question but that the privileges of the floor will be helpful to the cabinet officers in many in- stances Secretary Hughes would have deemed it the highest privilege to have been allowed to explain to the ] senate the various treaties adopted at the Washington arms conference an dhe would have been delighted to answer every question fired at him. Secretary Hughes would have made great impression upon the Senate and he unquestionably could have shortened the debate and expedited action on the various pacts. Other cabinet officers who have devoted their lives to business and have no gifts of oratory or debate, might not fare so well on questions affecting their particular depart ments. All department heads, how ever. without exception, are said to favor the plan of boarding Congress In its den.
 The new arrangement would be a step in the direction of responsi- ble ministry, such as exists in Eng land. but probably would never go so far as that. There is feeling around. however, that popular gov- ernment will take step ahead when members of the cabinet can be inter pellated on the floor of Conuress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25

tuo EetdlouSnlp potWSeh Sohei Sss and most members of the Presidents official family. Some members of the cabinet have been openly at- tackled on the floor of the Senate and House and Secretary Weeks has taken up the cudgels by declaring that result of the direct primary system, Congress was never at so low an ebb as today.
 Would Weeks Explainr
 The question naturally has arisen as to whether under the new system Congress could command Secretary Weeks to appear before the Senate or House and explain his remarks. If Congress adopts the plan it will be Interesting to see just how 1t solves the problem of privilege" It is extremely doubtful whether Con- gross grants cabinet members the right to appear without also insist ing that cabinet members shall" ap- pear whenever a proper summons Is served upon them.
 Furthermore. cabinet members going before Congress will have to take their chances in the rough and tumble of legislative debate. They will have to submit to cross-exami-
 
 be, and will have to be masters in the art of give and take. To grant cabinet officers merely the same privilege that the President now holds of formally addressingl Con- gross would hardly change the ex- isting relationship. Any formal communication a cabinet member de- sires to send to Congress can. through the courtesy of any senator, be read into the Congressional Rec ord.
 Considered from every angle, the new plan offers 1imitless possibilities.
 Will Congress, after hearing
 and cross-examining cabinet of
 ficers, reserve to itself the right
 to vote censure of or confidence
 in . particular head of . depart
 menff
 If given . vote of lack of con-
 ffdence. would the cabinet officer
 resignf
 Under the new system would
 the cabinet officer he drawn
 somewhat away from his alle- glance to the President alone and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
Negro, Thought tO Be
 Slayer of LOwndes
 County Man, Held


 Wctumpiea, Juno 24s--(sPe- cial.)-SheFiff John IT. Strength ts holding negro in jail here who is thought to be Willie Johnson. alIeGcd slayer of Dr. Lawrence Mitchell of LowndeH county, which occurred last Saturday. This negro gives his name as Aaron Townsend and claims that his homo IA Rt Booths station. however.
 The negro NSaR working for the Ark-Aln Lumber company at the time of his arrest, and 1t is said that the description of Willie Johnson fits fhis negro perfectly.
 Immediate steps are being taken to get fin touch with the Lowndes county authorities. and have some one, that la familiar with the slayer of Dr. Mitchell. come here to ascertain If this Is the right negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
THREE UNDER BOND

Mobile. June 24.-(special.)-Mose Futile of Pleasant avenue and vir- ginia street was arraigned today In the federal court on the charge of having prohibited liquors in hls pos session and held to the grand jury under $1,000 bond.
 Charles Byrd and Edward Byrd. found at work operating an illicit still, were arrested today on the charge of having an Illicit still in their possession and released on $1. 900 bond to await the action of the court. penses compared with net operating expenses of about $5,oOo above earn ings in February.
 In figuring the gross income MT. Aldridge used the classification of accounts of the interstate commerce commission which means the excess or deficiency of revenue over operat- ing expenses. without applying in terest on funded debt, sinking funds. etc, to tho amount of operating ex- penses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
THREE

i members of the odd Fellows who have died during the last year will be held with Williamson lodge at Blue Mountain today three link wearers from every part of Jonathan district to be in attendance at the special service.
 The recent passage of Rev. Noah Stephens, who was member of the Blue Mountain lodge, will have a leading part In the program for Sun day. practically every lodge in this seetion of the state having come un- der the influence of the deceased minister at the same time in his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25

Block 7a is another of the Bir- ningham central business Blocks with an interesting history.
 The above reproduction of data prepared by the Alabama Title and Trust company appears in the July number of Jemison's Sales Bulletin, which is issued by Jemison & Co.
 The Elyton Land company sold off the lots in this block from 1872 until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
ASKED TO RESIGN
Conservation Agent Charged With
 Improper Arrest

Mobile. June 24.-(Special) = County Game Warden A. z. Oberhans announced today that he has asked Special Agent E. G. Bragdon of the state conservation department of Alabama for his resignation. for his action in arresting persons who were not guilty of violating the game laws and falling to make a report.
 Bragdon arrested John Busby on the charge of having the young of fur bearing animals in his posses sion. when the evidence showed that the animals had been in captivity three and four years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
ATTEND HOTEL MEET

Anniston, June 24.-(SpeciaL)- Lamar Poindexter. proprietor and manager of the Anniston Inn, has gone to Birmingham to join the other Alabama delegates and will go from there to Pittsburg to attend the National Hotel Mems association in Pittsburg. which begins Monday ana lasts three days.
 The Alabama hotel men we're scheduled to assemble in Birming- ham for the trip. about two dozen men from the state association to at- tend the national association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
ASKS ABOUT FATHER

Mobile, June 24.-(Special.)- )--Mrs. Georgia Owens Page of Indianapolis. Ind, writes the police department asking for information regarding relatives of her father. George Owens. who. at one time, was a resident of south Alabama and also lived in this city.
 Tho writer states that some of her brothers relatives lived in the state and she is anxious to hear from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
UNCONCEALED WEAPON

Mobile, June 24.--t D-- When D. R. Richardsou. . witness before the grand jury. took his seat today in the witness chair, jurors noticed . revolver stick ing out of . rear pocket. The bailsff of the grand jury immedi- ateIy arrested him and locked him on the charge of carrying . pistoI concealed about his peSson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25

1888 at prices aggregating ss.S4o. the details of which are shown on the map.
 This block was assessed for taxes in 1921 for s1.0S6,5oo. not counting the city hall property, which, of course, is not assessed. This sum is 60 per cent of s1.S1o,ss3, which gives some idea of the actual value of the block at this time.
 Lot 12, bought by W. L. Constan- tine in 1872, is still owned by his
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heirs. and forms part of Blach's store.
 NJ. H. Crittenden. one of the early purchasers in this block. Is still liv- ing, hale and hearty, and still owns the lots he bought originally.
 The Hood corner sold originally for s750.
 Lots and were bought by Mrs. Flora Key for s550 and they are still owned by her daughter, Mrs. Willis J. Milner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25

liaison between t h 6 executive and legislative branches of the government, and perhaps @ better understanding all around.
 It so happens that the sugges- ton from tn e executive depart ment comes at a time when. to paraphrase t h 0 words of Secre- tary Weeks. there is 8 low ebb in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
SE ERVICE BOARD
 DENIES U TILT Y COMPA ANY INCREASE
Petition of Mobile Light and R. R. Co. to Increase Street Car Fare to Eight Gents
 Is Denied

Montgomery. June .--(Special.)- From the office of NJ W. Aldridge. accountant of the public service com mission, announcement was made by the commission today that the pe- tition of the Mobile Light and Rail road company for an emergency in crease of ono cent in tho street car fare in Mobile and suburbs had been denied.
 Mir Aldridge made public the de- was reached in conference of the public service commissioners Thurs day evening. Newspaper correspon- dents were delivered & written state ment regarding the decision by MT. Aldridge, who said he acted for President A. q. Patterson. Mir, Pat terson was not in Montg omery Fri day nor were E, II. Cooper and s. F. Gaillard. associate commissioners,
 Asked S Gent Fair
 The Mobile Light and Railroad company asked for permission to charge a fare of eight cents instead of seven cents until such time as the uOlE hSENlte COnIllbSlOH nda established valuation of it's proper ty, on which a rate will be provided which will yield q fair return. The commission heard the petition Mon day and J. H. Wilson, president of the company, testified that the com pany for the las. five months had lost an average of little moro than S11.0 month which. if the loss continued for 12 months. would mean q loss of s134, ,0oo. He contended that the loss should not be permitted to continue while investigations are be- ing made regarding the valuation of the property.
 Records Show Gain
 | Mir Aldridge made an indepen- | dent investigation and reported te the commission that while 1t is true there has been loss for the past five months. records of the company show net earnings for May with every indication that each month during the summer will show net earnings over operating expenses. The commission held that since the company is not suffering a net loss monthly now. and probably will not during tho time the valuation is be- Ing established, there was no need for an emergency increaae.
 Earnings for May, according to tho report of Mfr. Aldridge. wore approx imately 5000 above operating es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
Many Questions Arise Ouer Proposal 10 A dn7it Members
 OfCabinet in Congress Halls
Lawyer Type of Executors Would Likely Be Attracted to Cabinet Then Are in Congressional Halls. How Would Secretaries Like "Hecklng'
 of Debate? Is Asked
By ROBERT I. SMALL
ny NObLNA " DMF%LL Special Correspondent of The Age-Herald (CopyriRht 1922, by The Are-Herald)

Washington June 2The suggestion that the Harding administration Congress members of the cabinet privileges floor of House Senate how the would the schen aofpov
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There is no question but that un- der the plan there would be closer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25

Anniston. June 24--(Speeial.1---An all-day memorial service for the five
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
NEAR EAST RELIEF MAN
GIVES LIFE FOR OTHERS S
Victim of Pneumonia After
Rescuing Orphans in Anofolia

CoNsTANrINoPLE, Dec. ia wireless
dispatch from the destroyer Edsali. sta
toned at samsun. to the ear East Re-
lief headquarters here announces the
death from pneumonia at Marsovan of
George Williams. one OF the relief organ
ization directors. He was formerly
United States vlce-Copsul at Milan His
home was In Foxburg. Pa.
Mr.. Williams was stricken while res
cuing orphans in the interior OF Anatolia
and bringing them TO the Black Sea for
removal by water 10 Europe. His last
achievement was the conveying OF sew
eral thousand parenticss children from
Beirut to Constantinopie. This work,
which has been assumed entirely by SYM
pathetic Americans like Mr.. Williams.
Is invariably attended by danger, hard
ship and exposure. Although Mr.. VIII
Jams was OF frail physique. he insisted
on trudging several hundred miles, often
through knee deep snow and bitter cold.
at the head Of great caravans OF chill
dren. On the way TO Samsun with the
last detachment he led he fell victim 10
exposure and exhaustion. A courier was
sent overland to Harput. 200 miles dis
tant. for an American doctor. but lost
his way in a blizzard
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
FRENCH COUNT HELD
ON SWINDLE CHARGE
Returned Loan With Counter.
felt Bills, Victim, Says.

Special cubre 10 THE New YorK Hrr.Lp.
Copyright, 1893, oy THE NEw Yosx HrnArp.
New York Herald Burenu.
Paris, Dec. 1e.
Partisan society was stirred this after
noon by the arrest OF Count Pierre de
Naurois. prominent in financial circles.
on charge OF swindling by passing
$4,000 francs in counterfeit bills to a
client. La caigne. a we'll known manu-
facturer. told the police ne had ad-
vanced Naurois that sum to be used In
examination and purchase OF graphite
deposits I'm Madagascar. The deal not
materializing. Naurois promised 10 re-
turn the money. While in a taxicab
with his client he handed him a roll of
bills But instead OF waiting La Cagne
examined them Immediately and dlscov-
cred they were counterfeits.
When he protested he alleges that
Count de Naurois opened the cab door
and escaped in n crowd. The Count this
morning characterized the affair as a
holdup worthy OF the cinema, but re-
fused further comment when agents of
the Surete Generate arrived at hi1 lux
urious apartment in the Avenue wagram
and formally arrested him.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13


and Mrs. Gibson. He had told Mr..
Baruch on the train, II want to be In
your house just what you say In the
country, home folks" After dinner
he meditated, as he rested. upon the
speech he was to give later at the
Pennsylvania Hotel.
gift of 6s.638 francs (about $3.50
at present exchange) was handed to
Clemenceau at Mr.. Baruch's home last
night by Oscar Douglas. president OF
copper mining company OF Clemen-
ceau, Ariz.
The physician who examined Clemen-
ceau a few days after his arrival In
this country. DR.. Frederick s. lie Clercq.
called on him again last evening. To
him Clemenceau said: ."I feel SO good
do not need to be on a diet any
longer"
After the Pennsylvania Hotel meeting
last night Clemenceau went to his state
room on the liner Paris. aboard which
he will leave fog France at noon to-
day.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
RUSSIANS PROTEST
ON ALLIES NEW DEMAND
Three Proposed for Each Ma.
tion and Reds Withdraw.

Special Gable to THE NEw YonK HmALD.
Copyright, 1919, By THE New York HEkALp.
LAUSANNE, Dec 12.-Under the guise
Of a modification of their original plan
for the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus.
the Allies put in to-day demand that
each nation be allowed maximum OF
three warships Of 10000 tons each in
the Straits of the Black Sea. either In
peace or war, and an unlimited number
for any belligerent. The original allied
proposal was for three warships, only
cne of which might exceed 10000 tons,
and this provided the Black Sea States
disarmed but otherwise no nation was
to be allowed a force stronger than that
of the most powerful Black Sea country.
Hence. should the Russions possess only
one or two light craft, each other natioi,
would be restricted to this number.
The Russians instantly became
aroused when the Allies proposal was
preached. insisting that the modified
plan was more of q menace to them
that the original. The Russian experts
left the discussion. and the Russians are
sending, another note Of protest tonight.
Other new provisions of the allied plan
include:
First-That each Power shall notify
the Straits Commission what ships 1t
intends to have In the Black Sea.
Second-That no responsibility shall
attach to Turkey for the ships that pass
and remain in the Black Sea.
Third--That bclligerent ships cannot
capture. or exercise the right OF search
| in the zone Of the Straits. and must not
remain in the Straits more than twenty
four hours
Fourth - That airplanes shall fly
through. the Straits within a zone fifteen
kil6meters wide.
1t is proposed that the Powers shall
have the same rights as before the war
to maintain their fleets in front Of Con-
stantinople.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
BANDITS GETS 100000
AND SHOOT ONE BANKER
$50, 900 Stolen in Kansas City,
$4,000 in Chicago.

KANSAS CRY, Mo-. Dec. 12.--whiie the
main lobby OF the Live Stock Exchanges
Building was filled with cattle COM
mission men and stock yards employees
this afternoon three bandits shot and
probably fatally wounded Thomas +.
A. Henry. credit manager OF the Drovers
National Bank. and escaped with loot OF
more than $4,000.
The robbers backed out OF the lobby
holding their pistols ieveled at the
watchers. They leaped Into a large
automobile and sped away. A package
Of $4,000 was recovered when the rob-
bsrs dropped It In their rush to escape.
srseyaI Dispatch 10 THE NEw yonK HsaaLp.
CHICAGO. Dec. 12.-Four bandits
eIuwged John Caldwell, bank mes
seneer. as he was crossing Logan
,ouarc to-day. snatched from him a
/. atchef containing $4,000 in currency
es,rped in an automobile.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
1900 Birds Will Sing
For the Championship

NHICAGO. Dec. 12.-Seeking the
bird with the most beautiful
voice in the world, delegates
of the International Breeders AS
sociation. meeting here this week.
will select him from 1900 pedigreed
songsters. among which are the
champion singers OF England. Ger
many, the United States and Can
ada.
l.. B. Minges of Binghamton. N.
Y, sent eight prize birds, one OF
them being Kammerer. which was
adjudged the finest singer at the
New York bird show last year.
An English bird fancier, William
Hazelton OF Liverpool, sent twenty
singers in crate, which was
twenty-three days en- route to this
country,
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
Judge Gives Spelldown
With Ten Simple Words

Special Dispatch to THE NEW YosK HnRALD.
r ARTFORD. Conn.,. Dec. Ia
RI Judge Edwin S. Thomas OF
= the United States District
Court chuckled quietly yesterday
while lawyers and government offi-
cials in the Federal Building strug-
gled vainly to spell correctly list
Of ten simple words, all commonly
written and spoken, which he had
propounded to them The list,
which is a clever combination OF
words, follows:
Supersede. innuendo. inoculate,
rarely, vilify. repellent. plaguy, en-
barrass. harass. picnicking.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
WIFE ASKS FORD TO PAY
DEATH PLOT TRIAL COST
Puzzled Judge Holds Up Plea
for S., 900 Order.

DETROIT, Dec. 12.--A petition by Mrs
Nay Blenn Ford that her husband, Ney
J. Ford, be ordered to advance $4,000
attorneys fees for her defense on a
charge OF plotting his death was taken
under advisement by Judge Harry J.
Dingeman in Circuit Court to-day. rs
was her request for an additional 81, 900
with which to contest Ford's suit for
divorce.
judge Dingeman said II was most
unusual procedure" and asked. els IL
part OF the husbands duty to put the
weapon In the wife's hand?"
IL Mrs. Ford is found not guilty
OF the criminal charge. Judge Qingeman
said. he would order Ford to pay her
money to fight the divorce suit
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
EPIDEMIC OF TYPHUS
r STARTS IN IRELAND
Whole. Families Wiped Out in
County Mayo.

LONDON. Dec. IL (Associated Press).-
An epidemic of typhus OF a yirulent type
is sweeping through the district of Erris.
In County Mayo, Ireland. and whole
families have been wiped out, according
to Ballina dispatch. to the Daily Er-
press.
A relief officer while disinfecting the
houses contracted the disease. and he
and his wife and family died. Two local
doctors have been stricken.
Erris Is a maritime district and the
nearest railroad station Is fifty miles
away. Consequently II is almost impos-
sibie to get medical attendance.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
STUDENTS HURT IN EXPLOSION

Irving La Montague. II, OF 22i-A Sixth
avenue. Brooklyn. and Herbert Donald.
15. OF i13 Russell street. Brooklyn. were
seriously burned yesterday by the ex-
plosion Of acids they were mixing In
the laboratory OF the Brooklyn Tech
nical High School. Seventh avenue and
Fifth street. The youths are first year
students, and officials said. had no right
tc enter the laboratory.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
OPPOSITION TO BUTLER
APPOINTMENT WEAKENS
Rail Valuation Body Not to
Aid Fight Against Him.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 12.
Friends Of Pierce Butler. twice nomi-
mated by President Harding to be an
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court,
ceeded in blocking a move 10 havo the
valuation committee OF the National As
sociation of Railroad Commissioners join
the opposition to his confirmation by the
Senate.
John r. Benton. counsel for the asso-
ciation, announced after long meeting
OF that body, that a neutral attitude
would be maintained.
Senator-elect Shipstead. leading the
fight against the confirmation OF Mr..
Butler. was much disappointed. One Of
his main charges is that Mr.. Butler
boosted railroad values when member
of the board.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
BECKER TRIAL BEGINS TODAY.

The trial of Abraham Becker, who Is
charged with killing and burying his
wife, Jennie. In pit In The Bronx, will
begin at o'clock this afternoon before
Judge Louis d. Gibbs in the Bronx
County Court. Assistant District Attor-
ney Albert cohn will prosecute the case,
while Alexander 'Mayper will defend
Becker. ~
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
JAPAN TO SEND ENVOY SOON.
Hanihnra, vice-Foreign Minister
Expected to he Named.

TOXIC, Dec. 12 ASSOCIATED Press).-
Appointment of vice-Foreign Minister
Hsnihara as Ambassador to Washington
may be announced in a few days. II
named he will succeed Ambassador Shi-
dehara, who has been in Japan on pro-
longed absence due to III health.
Masano Hanihara was a delegate to
the arms conference at Washington.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
TIGER IN FAREWELL SAYS
HE'S SURE OF AMERICAS AID

passed through lane opened for him
everybody clapped and the applause con-
tinued until he was out OF sight.
The New York herald., 1922-12-13
FOUND ANyTHING.

n so. see n Il is advertised IN the Lost and
Found columns OF to-deyA New York Herald