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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
MARKETING BILL
 PASSES SENATE
Only One Vote Cast Against Measure Pressed by the
 Agricultural Bloc
By Associated Pres.

Washington. February s.-The House cooperative marketing bill, a measure designed to aid the agrl- cultural interests and pressed by the farm bloc. was passed by the Senate late today. Only one vote, that Of Senator Gerry, democrat. Rhode Island, was cast against the measure
 Two other senators, Brandcgee, re- publican. Connecticut. and King. dem ocart, Utah, were paired against the measure and withheld their votes, The vote was 58 to and theSen- ate's action was regarded by some as the most sweeping of the vie- tories yet attained by the farm bloc, since in accepting the House bill the Senate overrode it's own judici- ary committee. which had reported a substitute measure. The substitute was defeated, 5s to {.
 The bill now goes to conference for adjournment of differences with the House.
 AS passed tonight the bill retains the provisions which relieve the co- operative associations from the appii- cation of laws prohibiting trusts or unfair business practices, placing the authority to determine when such acts have been committed with the Secretary of Agriculture. The Senate substitute would have made the associations amendable to the present laws and 1t was around this point that debate resolved in the week the subject was before the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
LEGISLATURE PLANS TO PROBE CHARGES
 AGAINST GOV. RUSSELL
By Associated press

Jackson, Miss, February s.-A res- olution was prepared today and will be introduced in the house of repre- sentatives of the Mississippi legisls- ture tomorrow, according to leaders in that body, asking investigation Of the charges preferred against Cow ernor Russell by Miss Frances Birk- head, former stenographer, charg- ing him with seduction and asking damages of S100,000.
 The resolution is the joint work of several members of the house, 1t was said and it's introduction has only been delayed pending communication with Miss. Birkhead, who is in New orleans, as to whether she is willing to come to Jackson and testify before the investigation committee.
 Tonight telegrams were received from Miss Birkhead stating that. ene would be glad to appear before the committee. Should a committee of investigation be appointed. and the evidence brought out before 1t justify, public leaders said. impeachment pro- ceedings would be instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
- CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

split in G. 0. F. may result in third party this fall.
 Association plans to change caIen- dar in 1928.
 Club owners unable to complete posed deal.
 All international currencies go to highest in years. More strength shown in cotton list yesterday.
 Want power dam on ChOctawhnt- chee above Newton.
 STATE Harbor board plans to secure rati- fication of port amendment at So- vember election.
 Two escaped state convfcts are re- captured.
 Convicts In Belle Ellen mine died from poisonous gns, mine inspector says. southwIde Baptist Sunday school m meeting opens in Mobile.
 LOCAL Mapother pledges local industries roads patronage.
 Couple to celebrate golden anni- versary Monday.
 Jury cuts down assessment on Mol ton property.
 Tennessee company pays over s12,- OOO in pensions here.
 Bennett commits suicide through desp0Ddency.
 Rob smith dies rom wounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
BONUS WOULD ADD
 35O MILLIONS YEAR ID NATIONS TAXES
Committee to Begin Consider ation of Sources of Reve- nue and Fix Exact Amount
 at Session Today
By Ansooiatsd Press

Washington, February S.-A ten tative estimate of &95O,ooO,00O yearly as the amount of special taxes that must De laid to finance the cash fea- ture Of the proposed soldiers bonus legislation was made today at an executive session of majority mem bers of the house ways and means committee. The exact amount that Is to be determined upon the sources from which it must come will be taken up tomorrow by a sub-commit- tee headed by Chairman Fordnsy.
 Committeeman said 1t was not the intention to rely upon any part, either of the interest, or principle of the British or other foreign debts in connection with the bonus. They said that something around $3b0, ,000,- 900 a year would take care of the cash payments to be made over the two and one half years period begin ming January 1, 1923 and that the finding of definite and certain sources from which to obtain this amount was the immediate concern.
 The SS50.00O, 0o0 estimate, 1t was explained, was made on the basis Of figures presented at public hearings by fiscal officers of the army, navy and marine corps. These figures contemplated that the 50 per cent of the men who served with the army and 10 per cent of those who served with the navy and marine corps electing to take cash. This figure may be revised, as the sub-commit tee studies the natter
 The first question before the tax subcommittee will be that of de- eiding whether the total amount of tax revenue Is to come from limited group of sources or whether ths taxes will be spread over wide field. so as to make the burden as light as possible on those who have to pay, It was said that there were two schools of thought in the com mittee on this question. Some mem bers emphasized that it would be the purpose so to arrange the tax pro gram as to interfere as little as pos sble with the recovery of business.
 There was said to be drift of sentiment in the committee for tax of possibly one cent a gallon on gas oline and also levy on the transfer of stocks and bonds. These are on- ly two of avscore of suggestions and 1t was made plain that there had been no decision as to these or any others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
RIVERS ID PLEAD
 INSANITY TODAY
Calvert Man Goes on Trial For the Murder of
 Deputy

Mobile. February (special)-- Dossy Rivers, A, alleged moonshiner, indicted by the last grand jury on the charge of murder in the first degree for the killing Of Deputy Sheriff A. c. Brill, at Calvert, will make an effort in the circuit court tomorrow before Judge Joel w. Goidsby to show that at the time oe the commission of the crime he was insane and not responsible for his act.
 On the other hand, the state of Alabama, through it's representa- tives, Solicitors B. B. Chamberlain and Jack Courtney. contended today that Rivers was not insane, but Q man of extraordinary mind and that by his own admission, he is not crazy. The case will probably occupy three days time. A jury was Secured at o'clock tonight after which ad- 1ournment was taken until tomor- row morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
Treasury Building Threatened by Fire
 For Half an Hour
By Associated Press

Washington, February S.-BlazinK scaffolding and repair materials, ao- companied by the explosion of bar- rel of kerosene, on the roof of the treasury building threatened the structure for half an hour late to- day until the fire was brought under control with nearly every engine com pany in the downtown section in ac- ton. blueprint laboratory and a small contractors shack on the roof were destroyed. Treasury officials estimated that the damage was slight but no figure on the loss from fire and water was available tonight
 Thousands of afternoon shoppers were attracted by dense clouds of smoke, pierced by high flames thrown up when the blaze reache fta. of tar and tsr-paper. Trt .zlE# eIa. ployes. who left the biuI,lHE r an orderly manner after t 8trcN was sounded, Joined the aaatato -a while the firemen went tair work.
 The millions of dollars C na- tiou's treasure stored in tn haiIdinE was guarded by a gordon aitsa States marines and secrt aViee men
 No one was Injured and sgius able blhepriutS were destr O. ar- cording to James A. Wetf - pervising architect of the Rs.fs. and William Y Brady, su ss dent of construction. Six tVsks in the print room when the fire started saved all the important plans before they left. The print room was To- cated directly above the supervising architects office, where plans for government buildings are drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
----------------se------- WAGE HEARINGS TO
 BEGIN ON MARCH 6
By Associated Press

Chicago, February s-Hearings on applications for increase or decreases in wages for all classes of train serv- ice employees except those in train and engine and yard service will be started here March G. the United States railroad labor board an nounced today.
 The hearings TOT increases or de- creases will be held simultaneously the board announced, for all carriers and employees who have filed applica tions on or before February 20
 At present, the board announced, 45 class one railroads out of POS in the country have filed application for wage cuts in final form for certain classes of employees while 15 unions including the federated shop crafts, have filed applications for wage in creases. Other carriers and other em- ployes organizations are about to file applications. the board said in & resolution adopted today fixing the date for the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
JUDGE HERZBERG SUGGESTS HOLDING
 SPECIAL PRIMARY

Gadsden, February ss--I4 l.. Herz- berg, at present probate judge of Etowah county and a candidate for the demoeratic nominaAton for Con gress from the Seventh congressional district, has addressed an open letter to Alto V. Lee and J. H. Miller. both of whom are also candidates for the same position, in which he sus- gests that the three candidates from Etowah county enter into a primary be held under the primary laws of the state and to be participated in by the voters of Etowah county only, to see which one of the three men is the strongest in Etowah county and let the other two retire from the race in order that Etowah county's candidate can go out with the full vote of the county and as the strong est one in his home county for the office, the three candidates to share equally the expense of the primary. So far the other two gentlemen have not answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
By Associated Press

New York, February S.--Leav- ing the former proud transport Northern Pacific drifting ablase to stink off Cape May. N. l., res~ cue craft tonight were making for Norfolk and Hampton Roads with survivors picked mp from small boats.
 Meanwhile. shipping circles were awaiting their arrival with concern, for radio messages flashing through the air since carly this morning when the fire broke out. left in doubt the fate of four employees of the Sun shtpbuildinE corporatfon of Chester, Pa, whfther the North ern Pacific was bound from Ho- boken with . skeleton crew to be recondftioned for service on the west coast.
 Early in the day these four men were reported mfssiBg. then rescued, and again missing, The latest message from the rescue fleet. received from the transport late this afternoon stated that the four shipbuilders were not aboard her.
 Details of how the fire starfed also were lacking. Among the rescued was Captain William Lusti. who commanded the transport during her dangerous transatIanic trips during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
WAREHOUSE BURNED
Gadsden Building Destroyed by Fire
 Tuesday Night

Gadsden, February s.-Gadsden had another disastrous fire last night when the brick building on the cor ner of Chestnut and Second streets occupied by the W. H. Howard & Co. wholesale business, went up in smoke with all contents.
 The building was in blaze when the alarm was turned in. The fire department made quick run, but the night was bitter cold and the build ing was already doomed and they confined their efforts to saving ad- Joining property. Howard & Co. Go. had $l5,700 insurance which was about half of what they had in stock.
 A. NJ. Taylor. a broker, lost con siderable goods which he had stored in the building on which he carried s2,O00 insurance. Howard & Co. lost two trucks and Ford car on which it carried $1,700 insurance. The building was the property of H. D. Sturkie and was damaged about s1,500 and on which he carried no insurance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
 IDENTIFY FIRE VICTIM BY FILLING IN TEETH
By Associat.d Press

Richmond, Va, February S.-Dental work on the upper left molars in his mouth served to identify the charred body taken from the ruins of the Lexington hotel today as that of Cap- tain Frank Linwood Shaw, 64-years- old, native of Goshen and veteran conductor of the James River division of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway The Identification was made this aft ernoon by Dr. Uriah Harmon, den- tist. who accompanied pr. John A.. Shaw. son of the victim, to the city morgue, where the body had been taken from an undertaking estab- lishment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
SECRETARY WEEKS
 ADVISES REVISION
 OF FORD CONTRACT
Says Viereck KneW LuSitania Was to
 Be Sunk by Huns
By Associated Pres.

New York, February s.-James P. Keating, magazine writer. to- day asserted that George syl- vester yfereck, former editor of the FntheFland, had predicte the sinking of the Lusitsnia foU. days before it happened.
 Keating made this assertion in testifytng for the Chicago TTa- bune In the s5OO,O00 libel suit brought against the newspaper by William Hale Thompson, mayor of the Illinois city, in con Dectfon with charges of pro- Germanism made against him.
 q knew the LusIttania would be sunk on the Tuesday preced- ing the Friday when the sinking actually occurred. learned of 1t in the course of conversation with Viereck at luncheon at the Holland house on that day. He said that the people who had sailed on the LusitaniH were very foolish as she certainly would be sunk on Thursday or Friday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09

leases elsewhere have been received.
 Sir James Craig, the Ulster pre- mier, who Is in London for the pur- pose of squirting tho imperial gov- ernment to action, has sent a stir ring manifesto to the Ulster people charging the British government with responsibility for the outrage and declaring Listers determination not to yield anything.
 Arthur Griffith, president Of tho Dali Eireann when seen in London tonight confirmed the view already given by MT. Collins that the raids were reprisals for the treatment of the Derry prisoners.
 The incident created quite a sem sation in tho Hobbies of Parliament tonight where II was feared it would have an adverse effect on the Irish negotiations and make difficult the hoped for renewal of negotiations between Sir James Craig and MT. Collins. The small majority ob- tained by the government in the house of lords tonight on an amend ment in connection with Irish af- fairs is regarded to some extent as the moral effects of the raids. There was even in the lobby speculation on the possibility of the affair leading to dissolution. unless matters were quickly and satisfactorily settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
HOOVER FORESEES BIG DEVELOPMENT IN TRANSFORMATION
Predicts Establishment of New Executive Department For the Coordination of
 Traffic Systems
By Ass.cIated Press

WashingtssetsaR. S.-The next two or threa.s xzN Il probably see gree.c K snts in transportation
 the establishment of q X scutive department of the N rnment under a secretary Of
 ansportation In the presidents cab inet to direct coordination of rail- roads, waterways, highways and even interocean traffic Secretary Hoover said tonight In an address before the midyear meeting of the National council of the chamber of commerce of the United States. The economic and transportation were considered by the chamber at its meeting which will be concluded tomorrow.
 Senator Cummins of Iowa, chair man of the senate interstate com merce committee, outlined the rail- road situation and pending legisla- ton, and declared himself "unalter- ably opposed to government opera tfon and ownership" of railroads. He favored he said, consolidation of the railroads into few great systems,
 Danger Point Passed
 Declaring that i've have gone past the danger point" Secretary Hoover said he "marvelled" that bankruptcy and panic had not overwh elmed the railroads and banks of the nation in the last IS months while values were declining probably fifty billions Of dollars" and commodity prices were dropping nearly fifty-eight per cent" a decrease which he described as the greatest the world has ever known" He predicted that increased production of commodities and ex- pansion of traffic with economy would bring the railroads a right eous earning" within a reasonable time.
 Reduction in the number of fed eral agencies, Mir. Hoover said, was one of the objectives of the commit tee working on plans for reorganize- ton of the government machinery. It's report, he added, would recom- mend elimination of 25 or 30 exist ing federal agencies as a means of simplifying the processes of admin stration. Neither monopoly nor government operation of railroads had proved successful, the secretary continued. asserting that the basis upon which our whole economic structure must react, was individual initiative" He urged that the trans portation act of 1920 be given real and fair chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
MUSCADINE MAN IS SHOT BY OFFICER IN
 PROHIBITION RAID

Heflin, February -(Speciai.J- Murdock Kilgore was brought to Heflin early this morning for medical treatment, following a raid late yes terday afternoon by state and fed eral prohibition enforcement officers few miles north of Muscadine, in which he was shot by State Officer N. c. Smith
 The officers are said to have arr rested Kilgore and another man named Brown and Kiigore was mak- ing an attempt to escape when he was shot. The charge took effect in his side and back.
 The shooting occurred near the place Chalmers McAlpin met his death last October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGED
 POISON BOOZE SELLERS
By Associated Press

Newark, N. J., February S-Four
 Newark saloon keepers, alleged to have sold poisonous liquor which caused the. death of five negroes. were charged with manslaughter to- day. Joseph Argentina and Joseph Nafti were charged with causing the death of Charles Ferguson They
 were held in 5000 pail each. Solo,
 mon Juffe and Max Etkens were
 charged with causing the deaths oi Bessie Moore. Minnie Germain and l Robert Patterson They were held
 in s10.oo0 bail each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
GADSDEN PLANT WILL
 RESUME OPERATIONS

GadSden, February s.--Superinten- dent Bradley announced today that the plant of the Gadsden Car works giving employment to 500 men, which has been closed down since De- cember 22, last, will resume oper- ations on next Monday on half time or three days a week.
 The same wage scale in force when the plant closed will be in force The first news of the resumption of the plant was received this morning by the superintendent and the news was at once made known to the em- ployes by one short and one long blast of the plants whistle at t0:t5, Few people in the city knew what this meant but all the old employees knew and there were smiles on their faces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
CONSTRUCTION OF
 IA CAPITAL SHIPS
 IS HALTED BY U. s.
Farm Exports for
 Year Greatest in
 Nations History
Hs Associated Press

Washington, February S.--hN- ports of agricultural products during the pSst year--the largest total YoIsme In the couutry's historS-exceedinE those of 1920 by nearly 1000. .0OO tons and were almost twice as large. as the pre- war volume in 1913. according to s statement lssaed tonight by the commerce department. Ia money value, however, the de- pertinent said, the country re- cetved only about tYyo-thirds as muck for the total of exports in 1921 as for the previous year, although Europe paid twice ss Eauch aS in 1913.
 During the past year. akrieuI- tural exports tOtaled over 20.- 100000 toms for whfch s7,oOO.- OOO.O0O was received, compared with l8.5OO,OO0 tons. worth sa.- OOO, 100000 in Ie2O, and IO,5OO,- 900 tons valued at 1000, coo, 900 In 1913. Grain waS the principal agricultural commodity exported In 1921, the total amounting to i6,OOO,0O0 tons. as compared with 12.0oO.0OO tons in 1920 end B. O0O,010 tons in 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
Ny Fauorite Stories
Something Like a Wampus, Probably
By IRWIN s. COBB

They holding examination of for the position d Louisville of the promising small yellow who shiny pectacles and bore himself with that of assur which learning sometimes mparts
 public school of the city this The subject nquo would word random from the lexicon and of it's definition speak the superintendent sped this Jeopardy"
 candidate eyes rolled his head he eeoied the shock.
 "Which?" he inquired, softly : Jeopardy"
 you jeopardy didn't uh? said the little yellow ms still sparring for time
 Certainly, jeopardy You know the word don't you?
 suh fuently.
 familiar with it, understand ing of it's meaning?
 dive from height depths candidate took deep breath Then gala he eaped headog the question propounded, that jeopardy would properly refer committed by jeopard'
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 Copyright 1922, by the Central Press Association.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
SHERIFF MAINTAINS PEACE
By Associated Press

Yorkville, O., February S.--Sheriff Edward Lucas with forty deputies kept the peace in this little mining and mill village on the Ohio river tonight. The body of Elmer Cost. who was killed at the tin plate plant of the Wheeling Steel corpora tion early today, lay/at his home ir Tiltonville near Yorkville, while Frank Wolf and Ted Roberts, one & deputy and the other mill guard, were in jail at Steubenville, the coun- ty seat, charged with the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
HARDING NOMINATES
 ALABAMA P0STMASTERS

Washington. February s.--tspe- cial.)---The President today nom- mated the following postm asters, Joseph D. Pruett, Boaz, Eleanor F. Wftcher, Bridgeport; Cod dington B. Wells, Anniston; John II. Walls, GuntersvilIe, and Lucy Downing, Moulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
WILL TRY MARINE ON
 MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
Rv A.socIated Preet

Washington. February S.-Private T. W. Williams of the Marine mail guard will be tried by naval court martial at Pensacola, for man slaughter in connection with the killing of a civilian at Blanchard, La., December 4, 1t was announced today at the office of the judge ad- vocate general of the navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
TO HOLD ELECTION A..-.t.f.xf nr.a.

Rome, February s.-Dissolution of the Italian parliament and holding of a general election have been prac- tically decided upon in the event -of the failure of former Premier Orlan- do to form a government to succeed the Bonomi ministry which resigned last week. Signor Orlando was in vited by the king today to attempt the formation of new cabinet. Or- lando's task is regarded as hopeless the majority of the chamber being inimical to the former premier. whom they term the man from Yer sailles"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
BRITISH SHEA MFR LEFT AFIRE AND SINKING


 Key West, Fla. February. s. The British steamer CoyIet. en route from Avondale to New or leans. was left afire and In sinking condition by vesseI,I who responded to her distress calls IF miles southwest of sand Key, and returned to port tonight. The crew was picked up by the steamer Coroca and is being taken to savannah. Ga. the re- turning vessel reported.
 The COyIst is listed as . ves- sel of 3.221 tons, and com m anded ! by Captain Allan. The vessel Is owned by Dunlap < Sons. Glass gow. She had . cargo of gaso- line.
 The captain and crew aban- doned the vessel when the flames became uncomfortable. 1t was re- ported. They were taken from lifeboats aboard the soroca. The vessels putting out from this port to the Coylet's assistance re- ported they could not approach the vessel because of the intense heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-09
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COAL COMPANY PURCHAsED
 Rx Assaeiated preSs

New York. February S.-The Con- solidation Coal company announce today that it had purchased the Car ter Coal company, operating in Knox and Bell counties. Kentucky, and iI Tazewel and Buchanan counties. Virginia