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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-09-08
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-09-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
MAYOR GOT ACTION WHENHE ALLOWED
 SALOONS ID OPEN
Dismissal of Chief Federal Prohibition Officer Pleases City Official of Johns
 town, Pa.
By Associated press

Johnstown. Pa, August f9.-The Johnstown Oasis was only a mirage and tonight Mayor Joseph Cauffiel said he was satisfied with the "ac- ton" which followed his edict to saloon keepers and brewers that they could make and sell real beer.
 The mayor was dissatisfied with the dry enforcement machinery and last night he issued his order and promised not to prosecute any dis penser of pure beer. He said 1t was his idea to rid the town or boot leggers and sellers of poisonous liquors.
 The action" which the mayor to- night said pleased him was the ar rival here of additional dry agents and the dismissal of o. R. Stiffler. chief federal prohibition agent in this district.
 Johnstown, saloons, as whole, failed to offer their patrons beer of illegal alcoholic content. But some took advantage of the offer for a short time and did a rushing busi- ness.
 Efforts to close saloons through police power" the mayor said to- night. were not very successful so decided something drastic was nec- essary. Next week there will be d thousand men in Johnstown attend ing convention, and with the trash that they sell in the saloons here, one-thtrd of them would go home poisoned. Yes. got action"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
State Committee
 Meets to Canuass
 Primary Returns
By FRED H. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau. The AEe-Iferal 221-2 First National Bank BufIdil

221-2 First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, August 19.-(Special.) Returns of the state democratic pri- mary held August will be canvassed and the rsuits declared by the pri- mary election subcommittee at special meeting here Tuesday. The call for the meeting was issued by B. l.. Clarkson of Tuscaloosa, chair man. Other members of the subcom- mittee are Cyrus B. Brown of Mont gomery. J. H. Edmondson of Annis- ton. Jerome T. Fuller of Centrevnie and R. A. Mitchell of Gadsden.
 Following the tabulation of the vote and the declaration of the re- suit James H. Webb of Mobile, chairman of the state democrati. executiv ecommittee, will certify the nominees to the secretary of state, who will arrange for the ballots for the general election in November. All nominees for state and district offices are known and particular in- terest in the canvass of the sub committee will center around the re- suits for membership in the state democratic convention and in the state democratic executive commit tee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
AUTOMOBILE WRECK. KILLS CONTRACTOR.
Five Others Hurt, One Seri- ously, When Car PIunges
 Over Embankment

Jasper. August (special.) )--R c. Bailey, contractor of Patton, was instantly killed and two white men and three negroes were injured when an automobile In which Bailey was driving went over an embankment on the Birmingham Jasper road. two miles east of here at o'clock to- night.
 Bailey was almost instantly killed One of the negroes Is in serious condition at a hospital here. The four other occupants of the car es- caped with minor. but painful inju- ries. The automobile was reported to have been going at a rapid rate when 1t left the road. It ran about 500 feet before colliding with tree The car was completely wrecked.
 Bailey was returning from Bir- mingham where he had employed 1aborers to work for the Corona Coal company at Patton. He leaves 2 wife. children and other relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
PARTY OF MASKED
 MEN TRY FARMER ONMURDERCHARGE
Louisiana Man Given Free- dom After Case Is Present. ed Before Court Wear
 ing Hoods
By Associated Press

Monroe, La, August 1s.--Samuel Richards, a Warehouse parish farmer. was seized by a band of Is masked men late yesterday. carried by them into the woods, and given a trial be- fore a masked judge. IF masked jurors. with masked prosecuting and defense attorneys, en :. charge of complicity in the attempted murder Of Dr. B. M. McKoin, according to reports here late today. He was &C., quilted and returned to his home.
 According to statement ts by Rich ards to parish officials, the masked men swooped down upon him while he was engaged in his farming occu- pations late yesterday. Upon I reaching a. secluded spot in the woods near his home one of the men assumed the role of judge, another assigned to defend nm. a third to act as prosecuting I-torney, WI @ tn remaining 12 composed the jury.
 After an investigation. which fol- lowed the usual court pr ocedure, lasting more than an hour. in which the prosecuting attorney endeavored to connect Richards with the assault on pr. McKoin, former mayor of Merrouge, La, who was recently fired upon IIOul dHiDusn anu HIS duboAilopiic riddied with buckshot by unidentified parties, the jury decided the farmer had established complete allihi and ordered him released.
 Richards was told that his ability to prove an alibi had saved his life Following his acquittal, Richards was returned to his home by his cap tors. No violence was attempted. he reported to officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

Funeral services, for A. D. Lightner. general manager of the Southeastern Express company, will be held from the residence. 21so Highland avenue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow in E1mwood cemetery. Johns in charge. Mir. Lightner died at St. vincents hospital Friday night. He was 5s years old.
 MT. Lghtner first became identi- fled with the business interests of Birmingham in 1904, when he became Identified with the Frisco railroad here in the capacity of agent. From Birmingham MT. Lightner went to New Orleans, where he assumed the double duties of president of the New Orleans Terminal company and general manager of the Gulf Coast railway. After serving a number of successful years in these two ca paGities, MT. Lightner again became identified with the Frisco as super intendent at Tulsa and Enid, okla, important terminal points of the sys- tenn.
 In 1917. MT. Lightner became con nected with the Wnlys- Overland company as superintendent of, the terminals in Toledo, remaining there until two years ago, when he came back to Birmingham and took charge of the Southeastern Express company when this firm was first organized. Due to the energy of US head in Bir- mingham. this express company has grown to It's present position.
 Active pail bearers at the funeral will be R. N. Matthews. J. H. Doughty, Lucien Smith, H. B. Vince lock. J. l.. Davis. Charles C. Davis, J. R. McGregor and s. K. Hawkins. Honorary pail bearers will be c. R. Gray. J. T. Stokely. F. T. Steele. B. l.. Winchelle, F. M. Drennen, Frank Nelson. l.. Sevier. Walter Moore. c. B. Mccormack, F. R. Simpson, and Harry Jones.
 Surviving MT. Lightner is his widow who was Miss Lillian N. Brewster. two sons. Roy C. Lightner of Kansas City, and D. B. Lightner of Birmingham; his father. J. c. Light per of Wichita. Kan. and three brothers, R. F. Lightner, of Wichita. Kan, o. N. Lightner of Lared. Tex, and A. o. Lightner of Davidson. Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
BONUS BILL HITS
 SNAG IN SENATE
Consideration of Measure Is Again Postponed-Fate
 Rests With President {
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington BureaS Sso Ths nas,.oa saifsine
 Washington, August 19.-tSpscial) Despite the appreciable number of senators who are moved by clamor and the approach of the elections. the bonus for former soldiers is Ia jeopardy. majority of the mem- bers of the Senate today voted te postpone the consideration of ie bonus bill until Wednesday. This was taken to mean that if the issue was postponed until after the elec- tions, the bonus bill would be beaten.
 The debate on the bonus bill will be short or extensive according to revelations from the White House. If the President promises to veto the bill, the vote may be had soon. If he hesitates, the vote will be post poned. If he agrees to veto, the in dications are that it will be impos- sible to pass the bill through the Senate despite the veto. Tn other words, the situation from the stand point of those clamoring for a bonus as reward for their service to the flag is precarious. This is the gem eral opinion following an unofficial canvass of the Senate tonight.
 In the direct vote, not more than 30 senators will oppose the bonus but more than 30 ! i'i refuse to sup port the bill over and against the veto of the President. According to the unofficial poll some of the ablest southern senators are against the Dill. These include Senators Under wood of Alabama, Dial and Smith or South Carolina. Glass of Virginia, Williams of Mississippi. and Shields of Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
GOMPERS OPPOSES HARDING STRIKE PROGRAM
Holy Roller" Bitten By RattLesnake and Dies In
 Same Way As Daughter

gcaDces in which very poisonous reptiles. such Rs rattlesnskes and copperhends, were handled and exhibited by some of the more ardent SorShipers.
 IL is well remembered here that the dead man was indicted by the grand Jury in this county year or so ago on a murder charge, alleging that he per- mitted n venomous snake to bite Rnd kill one Of his little children. However. when tho case came up for trial in the circuit court. the judge sct the man free, taking the view that every person In this country should he permitted to serve God according to the dic- tntes of his own conscience and that 1t was perchanee wholly through ignorance that the de- fendant attempted to practice such religious activities In the community, at the same time, however, warning hIm not to en- danger the lives of others in any way in the handling of danger ous reptiles either at home or elsewhere. se
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

Fort Payne, August 1e.--(Spe- cial.D-James WyIie Reece. a. "Holy RoIier'' and farmer. re- siding on Sand mountain, near Chavies, about seven miles from this city, wns bitten by large rsttieSnake yesterday afternoon, from which the man died within So minutes in great agony.
 it is said that Reece was at the home of nearby neighbor, and that when the snake was dis covered by someone, the neigh Dor prepared to shoot the reptile, but before the net was executed the "HOIy Roller'' asked to cap- ture the .rattler, and was bitten in the attempt, after which he threw the snake down upon the ground and remarked to his neiEhbor friends to look, after his children. as he felt that his time had come.
 It appears that Reece had been noted "HoIy Roilerv out In that section of the county. and on various occasions had assist ed in conducting religious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
Mission Is Again Seeking to Solue
 Indemnity Issue
Bv vAssoctated Press

Paris, August 19,-The departure of the reparations mission for Berlin tonight marked the beginning of the final effort of the reparations com mission to find a temporary solu- tion of the German indemnity prob lem acceptable to both French and British public opinion and thereby prevent the threatened independent action by France with a consequent breaking up of the entente.
 Sir John Bradbury, British mem- Der of the commission. and his as- sociates, have an appointment to see Chancellor Wtrth in Berlin Monday.
 Relative to the departure of this mission French official circles have renewed with increased vigor the French plan for comprehensive reparatfon settlement which Premier Poincare would have presented at London but for the refusal of Mir. Lloyd George to permit discussion of the allied debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

ident and believe that when the present tangled condition of national affairs is strengthened out MT. Hard ing's optimism will assert itself and he will consent to run for re-elec- tion.
 A feeling that the President has not been wholly happy in the presi- dency has permeated Washington for some time. Now there is . reaction throughout the country. The ,port reached Ohio during the primary fight, and it was thought 1t might affect the administration ticket headed by Garmi Thompson, but the administration sweep was complete.
 The President for several weeks past has been palpably tired and particularly sensitive to criticism. The presidency has been more con- ffning than he ever dreamed 1t might be. For many years prior to the election in 1920, Mir. Harding had led very much of an outdoor life, being equally fond of golf and motoring. As senator he was able to live great deal in the outdoors. for during four years of his term he was In minority which had very little to say or do.
 Nom1nated by Fate
 A man of simple manners and sim pie tastes, the President unquestion- ably has chafed under many of the restrictions that life in the White House imposes. It often has been said of MT. Harding that if he could have had his own way, he would have spent the remainder of his ac- tive political days in the Senate. He was extremely happy there. and 1t was with no little reluctance that he
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
Killing Adds Another
 Chapter to Old Feud
 In Hills of Tennessee
By Associated Press

Monteagle, Tenn. August 19.-Ef- forts on the part of w. L. Davis. who claims to be federal officer. to arrest certain members of the Ladd faction wanted in connection with the death of George Westerfield several months ago, led to a series of gun battles in the one street of this little village this morning and to- night. Mrs. Egbert Garner. wife of one of the principals is dead Davis and John Ladd are not expected to live; Milt Tate Is severely wounded and Egbert Garner is under arrest charged with the murder of Davis.
 The killing adds another chapter to the mountaineer feud which caused the killing of Westerfield in front of the house of Priest Meeks. just across the Marion county line, some months ago. Two sons of Davis and two friends, Rawlings and Whiting were charged with the killing and tried. A mistrial re- suited and their case was nolle pressed. This morning, Grundy county officials had warrants for the arrest of John, Ali and George Ladd. Fig Weathers, Blev Weathers and Milt Tate for the same killing. the charges 1eains mad 0y fila A>Asiie Meeks-RawIing facticr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
THREE DEMOCRATS SUPPORT FORDNEY
 TARIFF MEASURE
Borah Votes No-BiII Is Given Approval of Senate After Four Months of Vigor-
 ouS Debate
By Associated Press

Washington, August 1s.-The ad- ministration tariff bill officially the tariff act of 1922" was passed late months of debate. 1t now goes to conference.
 The vote was AS to 25. Senator Borah of Idaho, was the only republican to vote against the measure. Three democrats, Brous- sard. Kendrick and Ransdell voted for 1t.
 The roll call follows:
 For the bill. Repubiicans-Bail, Brandegee, Bursum, Calder, Cam eron. Capper. Colt. Cummins. Curtis, Dillingham;, Edge, Err nest. France, Frelinghuysen, Gooding. Hale. Harreld, Jones. of Washington; Kellogg. Keys. Lem root, Lodge. Mccormick, McCum- Der. Mclean, McNarry, Moses. Nelson. New. Newberry, Nichol- son, Norbeck, Oddis. Pepper. Phipps, Rawson, Reed. of Penn sylvania; Shortridge. Smoot Stanfield, Sterling, Sutherland, Wadsworth, Warren and Watson of Indiana, 45.
 Democrat s- Broussard. Ken drick and Ransdell. 8.
 Total, AS.
 Against the bill: republicans Borah, 1.
 Democrats - Ashurst, Culber- son, Dial. Fletcher, Gerry, Glass. Heflin. Hitchcock. Jones of New Mexico; McKellar, Myers. Over man. Reed of Missouri. Robinson, Sheppard. Shields, Simmons, Smith, Stanley. Swanson, Tram mell, Underwood, Walsh of Mas sachusetts. and Walsh of Mon- tana, 24.
 Total. 2S.
 Senators present but unable to vote because paired. Harrison and Pomerene, democrats, 2.
 Senators absent were: repub- 1icans: DuPont. Elkine, Fernald, Johnson. Ledd. LaFollette, Mckinley. Norris. Page, Poindex- ter. Spencer. Townsend. Weller and Willis, 14.
 Democrats, Caraway. Harris. King. Owen, Pittman, Watson, of Georgia, and Williams, T. Senators Harrison and Pomerene announced that had they ben per-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
BITTEN BY SNAKE
Operation Planned in Effort to Save
 Farmers Life

Albany. August 19.-(special )-An operation is planned in an effort to save the life of Irby Roberts. a young farmer residing near Neel, who was bitten by a cotton-mouth snake recently. Roberts. together with some companions, was fishing in Duck pend, according to reports received here, when snake was seen.
 some one of the party shot the rep tile and supposedly killed it. As the fishing continued, Roberts waded out into the water and was bitten, midway between the ankle and the knee. He began to suffer great pain almost immediately. Two fangs of the snake penetrated the flesh, about an inch apart, giving an idea of the size of the reptile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
Ku Klux Klan Not a Political Body,
 Euans Declares
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Dallas. Tex, August 19.-Ku Klux Klan does not belong in politics but has been dragged into 1t by oppo- nents of the Klan. pr. W. H. Evans. imperial kligrapp. or secretary of the organization. declared today. following meeting of the officials of the 68 Ku K1ax K1an branches in Texas at the klan headquarters here. Dr. Evans headquarters are at Atlanta.
 "The Ku Klux Klan Is not a poli- tical body" he said, "and members in Texas have participated in poli- tics as individuals because the klan was assailed by people who sought to destroy 1t.
 The klan picks up no man for of- flee and should not. The members support as individuals. the candidates they think best fitted for office. No klansman is permitted to use his klan membership for political pur- poses.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
Attempts Made 10
 Murder Shopmar,


 Mobile, August 1s.-(Special )-A mysterious attempt to murder Sam uel Frasier, 35. employe of the local repair shops of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, last night, Is now under investigation by three departments. the office Of County Solicitor B. B. Chamberlain, the sheriffs department and the po- lice department of the city, besides railroad special agents and detec- tives.
 Frazier, who was a boilermaker's helper in the shops, refused to go on strike. At the time that the at- tempt was made to assassinate frazier he was driving his automo- bile south on Cedar Point road, four miles from the city. Two shots en- tered the body of his car and an other went over Frazier's head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
NEW COLLEGE HEAD
Father McNally Installed as Presi-
 dent of Spring Hill

Mobile. August -fspecial)- Rev. Father Michael McNaliy. s. J., formerly of Macon, Ga. was tonight installed as president of Spring Hill college. succeeding Rev. Father c. J. Kearns, s. J.. who served the institu- ton for four years as it's executive lead. The new president was for merly in charge of St. Charles col lege, Cotteau. La, and Sacred Heart college, Tampa. Father Kearns goes to Loyola university. New Orleans, as the regent of the dental school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
DEPUTIES MAKE BOND
Bound Over on Charge of Staying
 Farmer

Anniston. August 1s.- tspecial)- Deputy sherfffs Emmett Hall snd Lou Shampion late yesterda- were held in $5,0oo bond eadp grand jury action in connectI3 with the killing of E.. D. Crissoi planter, near Piedmont. several weeks ago. Bond was immediately furnished for the officers Crisson was killed Gnr- ing an alleged whisky raid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
THOMAS DIES
Rigger, Saved From Fall, Dies of
 Shock
Rx Associated Press

New Orleans. August 19.-John F. Thomas. "a 64-year-old rigger, who was saved from almost certain death Wednesday when his toes caught in a rope as he was falling from a S5 foot smokestack which he was paint ing died today from hemorrhages and nervous shock.
 Thomas started a death plunge backwards from his riggers chair when he was overcome by heat. As his feet came through the rigging his toes bacame entangled in rope. He remained face down. unconscious. 80 feet above the street for 26 min utes whom he was rescued with fire department extension ladders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20

tic worried over the frequency of reports emanat- ing from sources more or less close to the President that Mir. Harding Is determined not to stand for re- nomination in 1924.
 Most of the leaders are in- clined to attribute the reports to a temporary state of mind on the part of the Pres-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
CONTEST ELECTION

St. Louis, August 19.-Five repub- lican candidates defeated at the pri- nary election August 1 last today filed contest notices with the board of election commissioners. charging fraud In the counts. The election commissioners will decide Monday whether the ballot boxes shall be opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
SERVICE INTERRUPTED
 By Assocfated Presa

St. ssouis, August 19.-Through passenger ssrvice between St. Louis and Louisville over the Southern rail- road was Interrupted tonight by the refusal of firemen and brakomen at Princeton, Ind. to take out passen- ger trains, it Has reported here to- nj ght. The refusal, it was said, folv lcwed disturbance in which a loco motive fireman was said to have been sAot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
JUDGE BRANDON ILL
 AT TUSCALOOS HOME

Tuscalcosa. August 19.-(Spe- al.)-G Governor-Elect w. W. Brandon is confined to his Aed with . severe attack of chflls Aaa fever It was announced olaa aftcracon that his condition uAs not ncrfoua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-20
HOPE FOR IMMEDIATE
 STRIKE SETTLEMENT
I By Aseociafed Press

Chicago. August 19.-Hopes for settlement of the coal strike in Illi- nois, possibly by next Wednesday, was expr&ssed today following the appointment and first session of a sub-wage acele committae of six, composed Of three executive officers of the minerssAnd presidentstef the three Illinois Coal Operators Aasso- citation. fS A
 The committee was appointed after joint session of tHas miners and op- orators during which both sides fully explained their position, the miners holding out for settlement on the basis predicated at Cleveland and the operators reiterating their stand for arbitration.
 Soon after the wage scale commit tee went into executive session this afternoon, Rice Miller, its spokes1, man, announced that an agreement might be reached by Monday. What that agreement would be he declined to say. But his statement was gen orally regarded by both operators and miners to mean that the Cleve- land wage scale will be the basis.