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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
STUDY OF THE
 EARTH'S CREATION
Scientists Now Are Seeking to Penetrate the Deepest
 Mysteries
By Associated Press

Pasadena, February 25.-Creation of cosmic crucibles similar to the new theory of stars out of which primordial matter is developed is planned here by utilization of high potentials upwords of a million volts in series of laboratories building here under direction of Dr. Robert A. Miliikan. who isolated the election. One of the units of these laboratories was just dedicated in opening of the Norman Bridge Laboratory of Phys ies. The final unit soon to be erected. will be the electrical laboratory.
 A trinity Of sciences, physics, chemistry and astronomy will ac- cording to Dr. Millikah. unite in an effort to penetrate the deepest of mysteries, the creation of the earth The famous astrophysical laboratory on Mount Wilson of the Carnegie in- stitution, of which pr. George E.. Halo is director. the Gates chemical laboratory of the California Institute of Technology, of which Dr. A. Moves is director, will approach the sub jects from their respective fields.
 "A part of the program from the standpoint of physics" said Dr.+ Mil likan, involves the use of tremendous ly high potentials which furnish the only possible means of bringing to bear here on the surface of the earth such enormously concentrated energies as it is presuneahly sub jected to in the stars.
 e.The facilities which are offered hero for the attack upon some of these most Fundamental of all human problems are perhaps unedualed any where in the world" he said, refer ring to the three laboratories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
REVERSE DECISION
 ]. ON LAND BANK CASE.
Federal Banks Must Pay for the Recording of
 Mortgages
By FRED F. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age Herald, 22I-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, February 25.-(Spe- cial l-Reversing it's own decision rendered several weeks ago, the su- preme court Saturday held that the federal land bank must pay the state for the privilege of recording it's mortgages in the office of the pro- bate judges just as other holders of mortgages are required to pay. In a, previous decision the supreme court held that the federal land bank be- ing a government agency. was ex- empt from all taxation.
 In the new opinion written by Chief Justice John 0. Anderson, the supreme court ruled that the record ing fee of Is cents on each S100 represented by the mortgage Is not an advalorem tax, from which the gov ernment is exempt, but is a privilege tax exaoted for the privilege of hav- ing papers put on the public records. The court further held that the tax is optional with the holder of the paper, there being no requirement in law for the recording of instruments such as mortgages, and that it IS necessary that the federal land bank WiLn lAc ldNS ACS- ording as others are required to com ply with them.
 The case originated in Montgomery in a test case. Probate Judge D. w. Crosland declined to accept land bank mortgage for record without the payment of the recording fee and a petition was filed for writ of mandamus. When the case reached d the supreme court on an appeal from the Montgomery circuit court, which had held that the fee could not be collected. the supreme court affirmed the lower court. On rehearing it re- versed it's previous decision and rendered one dismissing the case.
 Justice B M. Miller. who wrote the majority opinion when the original decision was rendered, handed down q dissenting opinion on the rehear ing. He was joined by Justice Thomas c. Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
Negro Woman Stabbed
 and Killed by Husband

Exa Toliver, negro woman, was stabbed to death last night about s o'clock, by her husband William Tol- iver. at the woman's home in the rear of 10f9 Thirty Second street, south, Tollver escaped.
 According to police reports, Toliver. who lives in Pittsburg. had come to Birmingham to get his wife to go back with him and when she refused he broke down a window and en- tered the house.
 The woman died instantly, accord ing to reports made by Officers Stapp. Peveler and Walton who in- vestigated the case, Toliver left his overcoat and hat on a chair in the room and these articles were taken in charge by officers and brought to headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
SON OF THE MURDERED CONVERSE WOMAN TO BE
 TAKEN TO HAZELHURST

Hazelhurst, Miss- February 25.-- Sheriff Henry Ramsey has obtained reauisition papers from Governor Lee M. Russell and will leavo to- morrow for Lafayette. Ala, to get Milton Drury. charged with the mur- -der of his mother, Mrs. Ada Drury Converse, whose partially burned body was found in A secluded spot near here February Il.
 Walter F. Drury of McComb, an other son of the murdered woman. Is being held in tho Pike county jail. having been charged with complicity in the murder. He declined to talk to officers who attempted to question him today. Milton Drury. in jail at Lafayette, Ala. also declined to talk, according to latest advices from of ficers there, Sheriff Ramsey said.
 No further word has been obtained from Thomas P. Converse, the trag- edy victims husband, who Is at Houston, Texas. An effort will be made by Copiah county officers to bring him to Hazelhurst for question ing within the next ten days, the of ficers state
 The Copiah county grand jury will meet in May. No further action in the case against the Drury boys Is anticipated before that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
WADE DECISION
 AGAIN REVERSED
Supreme Court Holds That No Public Trial was Given
 in Case
By FRED Fl. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau, Tine Age Herald.
 22I-2 First National Bank BniIding

Montgomery, February 25-(Spe- cial )-For the second time the su- preme court Saturday directed the court of appeals to reverse the case of Charlie Wade of Jefferson county who had been convicted of mayhem and sentenced to an indeterminate term of from 1s to 20 years in prison. The supreme court held that as the public was excluded from the court room while tho testimony was being submitted, Wade did not receive the public trial guaranteed by the con stitution.
 After the court of appeals had af firmed the judgment of the Jefferson circuit court the supreme court, holding that 3 public trial had no. been given. directed a reversal. When the case was returned to the court of appeals 1t again affirmed it on the ground that the record did not show that there was any compliance of the public with the order of the court directing that only those in- terested in the case should remain .n the court room.
 The supreme court in the latest de- cision held that it was not necessary for the record to show compliance with the courts order as it did show the order was issued and there was nothing to show it was ever with drawn. It held that public trial is guaranteed by the constitution and cannot be waived even by defendant himself.
 The public was excluded from the court room during the Wade trial be- cause of the sordid details relating to the commission of the offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
TROY ORGANIZES FOR
 CHILD WELFARE WORK

Troy. February s5.-(Special. )--At a meetingl held Friday morning in the chamber of commerce rooms in interest of the child welfare work, there were present Rev. William Duncan, Rev. V. G. Lowery, Prof. F. q. McGehee, Judge A. B. Foster, Judge T, L. Boron, Mayor F. P. Folmar. Mir F. c. Bassett, Mesdames Charles Henderson, J. s. Carroll, Fox Hen derson. A G. Seay; Misses Montgom- cry and V. B. Handley
 Mir. Lowery acted as chairman and stated the purpose of the meeting. which was to organize board of county child welfare work as a part of the Alabama Children's Aid so- ciety and the Child Welfare depart ment of the state. Miss Handley, the field representative of the Chil- dren's Aid society, told of the needs of the work and of results already being accomplished in other counties. Miss Montgomery. Pike county health nurse. spoke of the conditions as she knows them in Pike county. Prof E. C. McGehee told of work and needs of the school children.
 Rev. V. G Lowery was elected temporary chairman and Miss Mont gomery temporary secretary. An other meeting will be held on March l at which time permanent organiza- ton will be perfected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
New Orleans Man Arrested on Alleged
 Prohibition Charge

Obtaining lodging directly under the eyes of federal prohibition en- forcement agents yesterday and bringing with him some choice but prohibited liquors, lodged A. G. Haughton of New Orleans, in the county jail.
 Haughton hadn't had sufficient time to readjust his wardrobe after moving into his new apartment be- fore agents of the enforcement of flee were on the premises with a search warrant. No objection was offered and the search disclosed, officers state, 2 quarts of perfectly good rye of early vintage, one quart of the liquid that made Gordon fam ous and the silver fizz no less re- nown, and one quart of cognac.
 The atmosphere around the federal building was laden with the odor of lilac and various other alcoholic be- verages.
 Haughton was unable to furnish the required s1.o0o bond and was transferred to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
CANDIDATES ARE TOLD
 TO LET CONSCIENCES
 BE THEIR SOLE GUIDE

Washington. February 25.-(spe- ciaI )--Tyler Page, clerk of the House, is telling all candidates for Congress that in the opinion of the attorney general, the decision of the supreme court in the case of Senator Newberry of Michigan. invalidated all of the provisions of the corrupt practices act, and, in effect, they may
 safely let their consciences be their guides
 The requests are innumerable, and come from all states of the union.
 The lewiston of the attorney general was rendered at request of elections
 committee No. 2 hearing the contest of former Repr esentative Rainey of
 Illinois against Representative Shaw.
 The opinion follows:
 "It is my opinion that the New
 berry decision should be construed as fnvalidating all of the provisions of the corrupt practices act relating to nomination for the office of sen ator or representative. whether by primaries, nominating committees or by indorsement and special or gen oral elections.
 q am also of the opinion that as to statement of receipts and dis bursements to be filed by candidates under section s of the act the only provision now in force is the one which requires such statements to be filed in connection with the election
 of such candidates"
 In the past it was the custom for
 candidates to file expense accounts
 prior to primary and general elec-
 tionss As indicating desire on the
 part of candidates that they might not be forced to enter into a dollar in, ef n c3' fice-seelxers are agreeing to limit e@ fpenses to certain amount, in the maiJ s1o,O0o, as the law, when effective, provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
POLICEMEN TO BE
 DROPPED MARCH 1

Chief of Police Fred McDuff late last night notified the policemen whose services will be dispensed with after March l.
 The chief, in letter to each of the mon, stated that it became necessary, owing to the fact that the police de- partment was over it's budget, to make the shift. The chief also told the men that he was ready at all times to assist them in any way that he could.
 The following is a partial list of the men who will be dropped:
 G. L.. Ward, Dan Maloney. F. E. Watts, S. T. Eddins. S. E. Borders, w. H. Boyd. G. c. Warfick. A. l.. Atchley. S. T. Etheridge, G. c. Glass. r. c. Williams. J. A. Helmes, G. R. Brady, & L. Daniels. F. F. Cart wright, II. F. Morris, W. L. Daily, F. O. Ives, and Mrs. c. c. Dill and Mrs. E. Barter policewomen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
GENOA CONF FERENCE SET FOR APRIL ID
Lloyd George and Poincare in Agreement on Franco
 British Pact
By Associated Press

Boulogne, February 25.-Agreement to !, postponement of the Genoa eco homie conference until April 10 was reached by Premier Poincaire ot France, and Prime Minister Lloyd George of Great Britain. at their con- ference here today. The conference was originally to meet March 8.
 Mir. Lloyd George eaid after the conference there would be no ne cessity for a further discussion of the Franco British pact, as both parties were entirely agreed as to all it's essentials. The pact would be ready for signature in few days he added.
 The two premiers. by their meeting, broke the deadlock into which-a 2 brief trial of long range discussion after the old diplomatic style appeared to have led them on questions concern ing the Genoa conference. This was accomplished in a four-hour conyersa- tion during which they reached q full understanding, not only as to the conditions under which the Genoa gathering should be held and it's post ponment until April 10, but also re- Earding the general lines of the Franco-British pact
 There is nothing further to be dis cussed about the pact" MT. Lloyd George said, after his interview with M Poincare. We are in perfect agreement on all essential points, and the document will be ready for sig nature in few days"
 The question as to whether disarm- ament would be discussed at Genoa was not mentioned. Both premiers expressed great satisfaction at the results of their talk. Premier Poin- caire left for Paris at $40 o'clock and Mir. Lloyd George motored off on his return journey about the same time.
 The official communicate issued after the conference read:
 "Messrs. Poincajre and Lloyd eGorge met this afternoon in a our hour talk during which they examined in most cordial spirit certain number Of problems particularly relating to Genoa.
 ''They agreed on the political guar antees to be secured in order to pre- vent encroaehment either on the rights of the League of Nations or on the treaties signed since the peace, or the rights of the allies in repara- tions.
 "The experts of the different pow CTS will meet in London soon and the Italian government will be asked to call the Genoa conference for April lV.
 "A complete understanding was reached and the two premiers carried away with them the certainty that the entente may co fidently be ex- pected to produce the best results, and there are no difficulties of poll : ticsl character that stand in the way of inc two nations working together" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
.INEBRIATES ARE
 OLDER MEN, JUDGE
 GREENE DECLARES
Old Generation Must Pass Away Before Marked Ef- feCtS of Temperance
 Are Shown
By Associated Press

Chicago. February 25. - Today s inebriates are mostly men of older years. the percentage of young men be- according to Judge J. Kent Greene, president of the Washington Home association, the oldest operat- ing institution in the United States for the reclamation of drink addlcts.
 Pounded in 1883, the association for many years was run as a semi mu nicipal institution, receiving city pay ments which in 1883 were limited to $20,000 year by legislative enact ment two years ago it sold the building it maintained Tor men for $1S5,000. and concentrated it's greatly reduced activities in it's women's s home.
 Tn 1921 five men under 20 years of age were admitted to the home" Judge Greene. who is manager of the commerce court of the Chicago As- sociation of Commerce, said in his annual report "Retween the ages of 30 and 40, Se were admitted between 70 , and 50 years between z" 1 i,o 50 and , sS years, ears, S6; E pe,wfAn ,% 60 and 70 sears'
 'All available evidence is that most of our dealings hSreafter will be with patients of more years. We may wait until those of the older living gen eration have passed away before a very marked effect on the habits of the people as to temperance is noticed but the opinion of the younger gen eration will be enforced more strong ly every year.
 As the deadly effects of moon shine intoxicants are becoming more and more appreciated, and if there is more rigid enforcement of the law. we can shortly count on a rapid decline in our present patronage, and our be- loved institution will be obliged very shortly to look to other fields of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
SAFETY FIRST"
Third Pair of Pants Saves Dairy
 man SIS

Charley De Carlo, dairyman, resid- ing near Sandusky, believes in Safety First" methods, according to statements given by him to Deputies Pope and Gilbert. of the sherifrs ot- flee.
 Early this morning. Carlo was hit over the head while in the act of de- livering milk and when he awoke and found himself lying in the road he began to search for SIS that he had placed in the pair of pants next to his body.
 Carlo had on three pairs of pants and the robber after going through the first two pairs gave up hope and abandoned the search.
 He was taken to the Hillman hos pital where an abrasion of the head was dressed.
 According to the hospital authori- ties his injuries are not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
AUBURN CAMP PAIGN BEGINS MARCH 22;
 TOLAST TEN DAYS
State Committee Allows Time for Organization in Every
 County

The Greater Auburn campaign to raise siOoo, ,0oo for necessary build ings and equipment at the Alabama Polytechnic institute will be launched on Wednesday, March 22, according to an announcement Saturday by Chares r. DeBardeleben, state chairman. In reaching this decision, Chairman De- Bardleleben stated that 1t was the purpose of the state committee to al- low ample time for every county to be thoroughly organized and for the people of the state to become thor oughly familiar with al the facts re- garding the situation at Auburn and the pressing neds of the institution
 He declared that he had received information from Dr. Scale Harris, state chairman of the Gorgas me morial campaign, to the effect that that campaign would be concluded March | or a few days later
 Mir. DeBardeleben stated that 1t was his purpose to allow ample time for the speakers and workers i n the cam paign to disseminate all the facts re- garding the situation at Auburn be- fore asking the public for any funds.
 We realize that it is no easy mat ter to raise S1 .00O. GOO at this time, but we are convinced that the merits Of our cause will be so thoroughly un- derstood by the people of Alabama that we will secure the entire amount" said Chairman DeBardele- ben.
 We have set about in a systematic way to acquaint the people of the state with the service which Auburn has rendered and with the urgent needs for equipment and buildings to care for the needs of the boys or Alabama.
 Alabama is an economic asset to the state of Alabama. It is our hope for improvement in the agricultural sections and upon Auburn we must depend for the men who are to utilize our limitless raw materials in the mineral districts. All who are famil- jar with the conditions at Auburn de- cleare that only the Auburn Spirit is responsible for the wonderful work the institution has done under the terrific handicaps which have con fronted the institution.
 Ten-Day Campaign
 Our organizations. which will be complete within ttn days, VIII coNSr every county and every city In Ala bama In addition to a general chalr- man. we have a vice chairman for the four main sections of Alabama We have an executive committed. con sisting of representative men from over the state, and an advisory com mittee, of which ex-Governor B. B. Conner is the head. consisting of more than 100 of the leading men of the state who have manifested great in zterest in the campaign. Then. we have district chairmen, who will sn- pervise the work of four or i've counties and their complete county organizations with subdivisions n the particular towns and cities.
 Tt is our purpose, first, to educate the people of Alabama to the needs of Auburn and the conditions which exist there. making this campaign necessity. and then to have our work CTS call upon them and give them tne opportunity to participate in this campaign which we are convinced IS one of the most vital which has been conducted in Alabama since the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
DIXON OF TEXAS HELD ON CHARGE
 OF PICKING POCKETS

Arthur Dixon, who stated that his home was in Fort Worth. Tex, was arrested yesterday morning and placed in the city jail. charged with picking the pocket of H. c. Bagley.
 According to Detectives Elledge and Jones, who made the arrest, tho robbery took place at Second avenue and Twenty-fourth street, north.
 Dixon 1t is alleged. followed Mir. Bagley from a local bank, where Mir. Bagley had drawn some money, and it was when Bagley stopped to look at a free demonstration, on the street, that his pocket was picked.
 MT. Bagley felt the man when he reached for the money but was un- able to hold the thief.
 Dixon, after chase of a block, was caught, by a party who refused to give his name. and was turned over to the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
MERIDIAN MAN GIVEN
 LONG PRISON SENTENCE

Meridian. Miss- February ,5.-- (Special. )--Jim Wester, who made his escape from the condemned cell in the county jail last week, but who was captured two days later at York. be- ing brought back to Meridian on a requisition, has been resentenced to a term of four and half years in the penitentfary for automobile theft.
 He was first sentenced to term of three years, but after his escape and recaytare Judge Fatheree set the original sentence aside for the longer term. wester was convicted of steal ing an automobile in this city from Mir. and Mrs. Nose Rosenbsum and was arrested in Jacksonville, Fla. some weeks afterward. He claimed that his home was in Pensacola
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
PLAN BANKHEAD
 HIGHWAY MEETING
Road Enthusiasts Will Meet in Phoenix, Ariz.,
 in April

Phoenex, February, 25-(Special- Wonderful progress has been made ar ranging the detaids and promoting the tenth annual{ convention of the United States Good Rords Associa- tion, United States Good Roads Show and the sixth annual convention of the Bankhead National Highway association at the headquarters of these associations here fin Phoenix. Thousands of copies or letters, news papers and circulars have gone forth telling of the program and the work of these conventions.
 Director General J. A. Rountree, who has charge of the activity here in Phoenix, reports that the most en- couraging and enthusiastic letters have been received from some of the most distinguished men in the coun try, accepting invitations and assur- ing their hearty co operation. A number of goods roads machinery and material manufacturers, trucks and automobile dealers have written inquiring and arranging for exhibits in the United States Good Roads Show will be held at tho Arizona State Fair Grounds.
 Governor Charles IT. Brough. President, and J. A. Rountree, Direc- tor General. have written letters to AS governors inviting them to attend the convention and asking them to appoint 100 delegates each from their respective states. Governor Thomas F. Campbell, in behalf of the State of Arizona, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona State Good Reads Association and the Auto mobile club otArisona have written similar letters joining with the offic- CTS of the United states Good Roads association in inviting these gover- nors to come to Phoenix
 Congressman Card Hayden has wired Director General Rountree that the bill authorizing the Post Office cancellation stamp bearing the slogan, |, "visit Phoenix, Arizona April 24-2s United States good roads weks," has passed the House and senate and become a law, and this stamp will be put in use on March 1st. This is the first time that the United States Congress has authoriz- ed cancellation stamp for any Good Roads association in America It IS a distinct compliment to the Asso- citation and will be great adcer- tisement for both the convention and the state of Arizona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-26
TROY WOMAN DIES
 AS RESULT OF BURNS

Eufaula. February 25.-(Special) = Mrs. l.. c. Mathis. age 7s. who was badly burned Thursday morning ar the home of her daughter. Mrs. P. B. Clark. when punching up the fire, from a spark lighting on her dress, died at 1 o'clock today.
 The remains will be carried to her home in Troy on Sunday morning. She was here spending the winter with Mrs. Clark. She was a sister of the late c. w. Thompson of Tus- kegec and a woman of rare culture