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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
TENNESSEE ESOLON DEFENDS RECORD
 IN LEGISLATURE
State Senator E. N. cIabo Is Charged With Accepting a Bribe to Vote
 Against Bill
By Associated Press

Franklin, Tenn, January G. State Senator k. N. Clabo of Sevier- vile, Tenn, on trial here, charged with soliciting and accepting a bribe at the last session of the Tennessee legislature, testified in his own de- fense this afternoon.
 Senator Clabos testimony pur- ported to show that, prior to the time when the prosecution alleges he accepted $500 as a bribe to secure his vote against the measure, he had been opposed to the sales tax bill introduced by Senator Womack. The defense thus attempted to show that there was no occasion or motive for senator Clabo's acceptance of a bribe.
 The state closed it's case early in the afternoon after Samuel l.. Felts, Nashville attorney, testified that he paid the defendant $500 to oppose the tax bill. The senator was the first witness to take the stand in his defense.
 He told of becoming acquainted with MT. Felts at the state capitol on April D. 1921, when, according to his testimony, he told the Nashville attorney of his opposition to the Ondck Dlll.
 Later, the senator said. he met Mir. Felts at the Hermitage hotel, drank whisky with him, and then took din- ner. He detailed plans which, he said. Mir. Felts laid before him for entertaining members of the house and senate in an effort to influence them against the bill" The attorney he aimed asked him to help enter tain. and explained that he fFeits) had been authorized to put up some money for this purpose.
 Senator Clabo testified that M-. Felts said the people whom he repre- sented would turn over s1.o00 for the entertainment proposed and that he would give one-third to the defen- dant. third to a house member and retain the rest, It was under stood, he said that he would keep an account of the money spent and return what was left to Mr. Felts Later, he said. MT. Felts informed him that $900 had been received and that he wanted to divide the sum as first proposed.
 Before Senator Clabo's story or the actual transaction could be taken. court was adjourned until o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
BYRNES ATTACKS
 FEDERAL RESERVE
Says Erecting Handsome Building in New York Would
 lnCite BolSheviSm
By Associated Press

Washington. January 6.-An at- tack was made today in the House by Representative Byrnes, democrat. South Carolian, on the federal re- serve board, which, he said, planned to construct at a cost of 5000, 900 an elaborate headquarters in New York city, with a gymnasium, club. auditorium and other "extrayagant features"
 "Such building will do more to incite bolshevism than anything else, " Mir. Byrnes declared, adding that he Intended to introduce bill requir- ing the federal reserve board to sub init all estimates for expenditures to Congress through the budget bureau so there would be a check on It's spendings.
 MT Byrnes stressed the point that the erection of the building would be undertaken at a time when Con gross, in the interest of economy. is denying various needed public build ings which, in the aggregate, would cost $40,000 900.
 Representative Parker, republican, New York, asserted that money for construction of the New York build ing would not be met through taxes on the public. but from earnings of the federal reserve system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENEHAL League to object to fOur-power pact. America thinks. Full dinner pail may he slogan of the democrats. Admirers of Theodore Roosevelt make third pilgrimage to his grave. Famous Japanese statesman dies. Texas warehouses to he studied by state delegation.
 STATE To test new coal terminals soon at Mobile.
 Twenty-seven counties pay over million to state treasury. Teachers training building at nor maI schools to be completed soon. Convict seeks babeas corpus In civil suit
 LOCAL NutiIatcd body of lumbermap found.
 City attorney to pass on EiIs-' bazar.
 Protest discontinunnce of .n- ton hospital.
 orders for 1000 cars received at Fairfield plant. officers believe Black Hand gang will be run down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
Sexton AliUe and
 Will Return Home
By Assoc,ared prsss

Macon Ga. January 6.-The na- ton wide search for A. P. Sexton, president of the Sexton Plant com pany ended today when telegrams from him to his wife at Royston Ga, brought the news that he is alive and at Hot Springs. Ark.
 He telegraphed that he would be home in a day or two. Sexton's bloodstained automobile was found near a bridge over the Ocmulgee river near, here last Saturday. fol- lowing the receipt by the chief of police of an anonymous postcard. saying Sexton had been killed and robbed A search has been made of the swamps and along the roads near here for Sexton's body. Rewards for the recovery of the body were in- creased to $500 only yesterday
 Sexton wired that he had been doped and sandbagge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

Some time during the first two weeks of March has been set for the momentous gathering. and Ge. noa, Italy, has been designated ss the place where it shall be held An invitation to the United States to participate has been extendsI through the American ambassador b Great Britain, George Harvey. who is here as official observer for his government
 Russia's participation in the Genoa conference is conditional upon ae- eeptanoe of a number of conditions namely. that she cease bolshevik propaganda abroad; that she agree not to attack her neghbors andtb2t she recognize all the honorable ob llgations entered into by preceding Russian governments.
 Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain took the most prominent part in the deliberations. speaking for an hour. In his opinion place for da- eisive action had been reached if the economic structure of Europe was to be saved Describing the present meeting of the supreme council aa the most important since the armis- tice, he declared that the public opin- ion of the world demanded that tie allies take wider responsibilities n revive Europe.
 Sounds Warning
 The prime minister sounded warning that tho allies themselves must solve the problem Of rehabili- tating Europe economically. and i,e appealed to them to forget thelr prejudces and cooperate with this end in view
 Given the floor immediately
 after the French premier. II.
 Brinnd, had welcomed the deiega-
 tions In the grand snions of thr
 Cannes Yacht club. Mir. Lloyd
 George launched into sharply
 pointed references to the French
 claims growing out of the war.
 He snfd the British were equally
 entitled to put forth cininis. since
 their taxes as result of the
 war were twice as heavy ns those
 of my other country.
 The remark of the British prime minister that most impressed th. delegates was his reference to the prejudice that might exist against entering into relations with the so- viet government. because il had bloed upon ftszhands "But, .he dectarsb, "I know country which quite sp- gently took the hand of an assassin in the near east"
 The passage was immediatt'is translated for NJ Brand, who fl5'1t smiled al the reference to the Aa- gora treaty between France and hs Turkish nationalists. and then re- torted: "Yes, but we made his ac- quaintance in London"
 This reference to the fact that Kemalists were invited to London to confer with the allies last spring pro- voked laughter. The French premier refrained from other comment.
 Genoa selected
 After the decision to call the eco homie conference was made. the ques-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

sentence if Leahy couldn't pay. Then. recalling that Leahy was under a suspended sentence for Illegal pos session of a pistol, the judge set aside the suspension and gave him three years more.
 Auto Theft
 Robert Murlo. coming up on charge of automobile theft alleged to have been committed while he was out on bond pending trial for simi- lar offense was jailed by Judge Crans in default of sl0.Oo0 ball.
 Nathan Fink, held on a charge of assault and robery of a tobacco mer chant, followed the same route in Magistrate Levines court and his brother. Arthur, who Is alleged ro have called the magistrate names for fixing such high bail, was given an opportunity to hunt up $500 bail for himself pending arraignment on a charge of disorderly conduct.
 Staying of the two detectives lasr night was not permitted to delay the trial of David McCue, alias Thomas Stillman, on charges of first degree robbery. in which case Detective Buckley was witness.
 Judge Tally, in general sessions. orr dered that testimony Buckley had given at former trial be read from the records, and McCue's case was rushed on to the jury.
 Plans were completed today for th, funerals of the slain detectives. who will be given highest honors of the police department. Both will be buried tomorrow th honorary DO lice escorts and ballpearers picked from among their closest friends on the force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

Indictments charging Luther Body, negro, an old offender. with the mur- der of Detectives Francis Burklev and William Miller were returned this afternoon-less than 20 hours after the detectives had been shot in Harlem-and bench warrants were is- sued for Body's arrest.
 Judges of the court of special ses- sions started campaign for the roundup and Imprisonment of all trial. To this end. Judge McIntire called more than 500 cases for trial some of them more than two years old-and defendants who wanted fur ther postponement. it was agreed, would be required to furnish the maximum bail permitted for the of lenses with which they are charged or else await trial behind the bars
 Newly arrested prisoners also felt the effects of the higher bail decision. several going to jail in default of bond while convicted prisoners. com ing up for sentence. faced judges who were prepared to give them the limit In the way of fines and imprison- ment.i
 One of the most raplessl of this class was Joseph Leahy. who pleaded guilty to charge of assault in the second degree. Judge Rosalsky sem fenced him to five years imprison- ment and added $5,0Q0 fine, which he said would add l,o0o days to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
FIVE POWERS NOW
 AGREE ID ROOT
 SUBMARINE OFFER
Armament Committee Begins Study of Gas Warfare. Believe These Will
 Be Suppressed

Washington, January GA five Power contract to impose the age old penalties for piracy against naval commanders who violate accepted laws of naval warfare was approved today by the armament committee of the Washington con- ference. 1t approved the Root for mula for the suppression of U-boat terrorism at sea and the committee then moved forward toward proscrip- tlon of gas warfare on sea or land.
 Again MT. Root drew the resolution tp effect the prohibition against an l4imediate five-power contract to aoandon gas or other similar chemi- Gal weapons as beyond the pale of hu- lHane tolerance is proposed, to be worked later by world agreement Ito the fabric of international law. -,lld again it seemed certain that un- oer American initiative, war in future would be stripped of others of the larrors German ingenuity let loose | 1on the world.
 Italy gave prompt adhesion to the :ati-gas project as "a real step in the l ath of progress and civilization" adjournment of the committee pre- Vented the views of other delegations from being presented, but all were said to favor the ban on gas war tare.
 AS the naval experts shaping tech nical questions in the naval limita- jion sections of the forthcoming treaty still were wrangling over defi- ntions to make clear the agreements they have already reached, the arma- nent committee adjourned on call. The navy men toiled all day in the hope of concluding tonight. but with cut success. They will complete their work tomorrow. However, the full committee will be in a position to re- sume Monday with the way cleared for quick framing of the naval lim- itation treaty and it's omnibus burden of allied facts, understandings and deelarations.
 Anti-Gns Declaration
 It was not definitely decided to- night whether the anti-gas declara-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
SENATE BEGINSITS
 LAST DISCUSSION OF NEWBERRY CASE
Senators HefIin and Williams FIay Record of Michigan SoIon-ToWnSend
 Will Speak
By Associated Press

Washington, January 6.-The Senate began today its final discus sion of the Newberry case, precipit- ated by the contest of Henry Ford against the seating of Senator Tru- man H. Newberry, of Michigan, his republican opponent in the 1918 cleo tions and was told by Senator Spen- cer, republican, Missouri, chairman of the senate privileges and elec- tions commission, that Senator New berry himself would take the floor Monday and defend himself against the charges which involve his cam paign expenditures.
 The subject. under an ultimate agreement will remain continuously before the Senate until a final vote is taken.
 During the debate today Senator Newberry's claim to his seat was de- nounced and defended. Crowds filled the galleries in expectation of bit ter fight. and they could not be said to be disappointed, for at the outset Senator CarawaY, democrat Arkan- sas, launched an attack on New herry's friends for the disposition he said they were preparing to take while Senator Spencer and Senator Williams of Mississippi soon joined in the debate.
 When Senator Spencer announced that he had been informed that Sem ator Newberry would take the floor Monday, it was said by leaders that
 it will be the first time in the two years here that the Michigan senator has addressed the Senate. There was also a prospect of a speech tomorrow by Senator Townsend, Mir. Newberrys s republican colleague, who proposes to speak for three hours in defense of the junior senator from his state
 Senator Williams had not long en- tered into today's debate when the presiding officer was forced to tap for order as the Mississippian s shafts produced laughter and ocoa- sionally applause from the floor and the galleries. It was MT. Williams who elicited from Senator Spencer the statement that Senator Newberry would speak in his own defense on Monday.
 Senator Williams said he desired to hear tho defense to be offered, in the hope that MT. Newberl-y could give reasons why he should remain in his seat and mot disgrace not only his own good family but the good family of his wife"
 'I have known his family a long time" continued Mir. Williams. T am very fond of them. They have lived straight and useful lives. I know his wife's family. and they were of which the nation also could be proud. They made their money in an honest way and l hope he can in some way answer the charges, for I have nothing personally against him"
 There was also hurled at New berry's friends the prediction by Sen ator Heflin, democrat Alabama, that "the American people will lash out of the Senate chamber every man who has a vote for Newberry."
 Where are the senators who voted for Borimer?' aueried MT. Heflin.
 "Why. the American people tool; care of them. All are gone save six"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
 SANITY EXAMINATION FOR SHAY IS DENIED

Florence, January 6. - Judge Charles r, Almon today declined to appoint a commission to inquire into the sanity of F. Whit Seay. convicted here several months ago on charge Of murder in connection with the killing of his young wife. A petition for an inquiry into the sanity of Seay was filed with the court by Mrs NJ. Seay. mother of the defendant.
 In refusing to entertain the petit ton. Judge Almon declared there was mo more evidence now of Seays alleged Insanity than there was at the time of the trial"
 An appeal in the case is pending in the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
27 COUNTIES PAY OVER MILLION TO
 STATE TREASURER

Montgomery, January 6.-tSpec- ial)-During thep ast 4s hours tn state treasury has received tax remittances totaling $l7,- O25,590.1S form 27 of the 67 coun- ties. This includes Jefferson coun- tvs taxes paid during the last two weeks of December. but does not in- clude the collections of Mobile and Montgomery.
 Of this total Jefferson county paid s6o3, ,56a.20 and of this amount s22S,5S9.20 came during the past 4S hours. Because of the heavy re- mjttances for taxes which are being made by the tax collectors. the state will pay all warrants of school teachers 10 days before it had agreed to meet them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
 APPROPRIATION MADE FOR PROHIBITION WORK
Rx Asan.lafed Prese

Washington Jannary 6.--The House late today passed the first annual supply measure drafted under the budget system-the treasury appropriation biii--car- ryfng approximately $169,OO0,00O, of which sg,25O.000 Is for en- forcement of prohibition during the fiscal year beginning next July 1.
 The measure wns sent to the Senate without record vote. practically no opposition develop ing. only one amendment was adopted, while several seconds were eliminated on points of orr der. Representative Hill, repub- Iiean. Maryland, made an unsuc- cessfuI attempt to cut the amount provided for prohibition en- forcement to S250,OOO. but his amendment was quickly showed under.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
ARBUCKLE TRIAL IS
 POSTPONED ONE DAY
By Associated Press

San Francisco, January GA continuance of at least one day In the second mansIaughter trial of Roscoe C. tFatty) Arbuckle, scheduled to start next Monday, will be necessary. it was an- nounced by both sides today. on account of another trial which is now progressing.
 Gavin McNab. chief defense counsel. announced he would be ready Tuesday. "We shall oppose any continuance" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
THE WEATHER
Rx A.sociated Press

Washing gton.-Alabama and Missis- sippi: Cloudy Saturday and Sunday Probably rain near the coast. No change fin temperature.
 Georgia. Cloudy Saturday. Colder in south portion. Sunday cloudy.
 Florida. Generally fair Saturday and Sunday: slightly cooler in ex- treme south portion.
 Tennessee; Mostly cloudy Satur- day and sunday, slow rising tsmpera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
sCoFINLD IN GADsDEN

Gadsden. January tSpeciai)--- J. $. scofield president of the State Farmers union is in the city for ths purpose of organizing the farmers into a co-opsratiye pool for the purS pose of enabling the Etowah farmers to borrow money from the govern
 ment and he is meeting with much success. The plan Is to create pool of s1oo,oo0 by July l and to secure s loan of from ss.o0o,00e to slo.u0o.oo0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
DR. sNAvELY INVITED

pr, Iuy F. SnaveIy, president or Birmingham Southern college. re- eeived an invitation yesterday to the inauguration of the new president of the University of Chattanooga. to be held on the 25th of this month pr. Snavely apears on the program as one of the principal speakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
Wheels Of Justice Are Speeded Up In Effort
 To Check WuUe of Crime
By Associated Press

6Whee of justice in New York were speded effort check the murders robberies that gripped the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
RESERVATION OF DEVALERA SAID
 ID BE GOOD SIGN
Irish Leader May Recognize Defeat of His Cause and
 Treaty Will Be Ratified
By Associated Press

London, Janunry 6.--News of Enmon Devaiern's decision today to resign as president of the Irish republic was received at Prime Minister Lloyd Georges It was considered there as . good sign. in the sense that it in- cluded Mir. DeValera's recognition that his cause was lost, and that the supporters of the Anglo-Irtsh treaty would prevail. A telegram wns Immediately dispatched to Mir. Lloyd George mt Cannes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07
I. A. G. ROAD AGAIN
 OFFERED FOR SALE
By Associated press

Chattanooga, January 6.-For the third time in as many months, the Tennessee. Alabama and Georgia rail- road bankrupt, extending from Chat tanooga to Gadsden. Ala, will be 3f- fered for sale by order of the United States district court here tomorrow. The sale is to satisfy Q claim of the Russell Sage, estate and the upset price fixed by Sle court Is S3o0,000. dates of sale. and the creditors have petitioned to have the road scrappad. No bids have been offered at former
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07

Russia Is HUited
 10 Attend Meeting
 With Other Powers
United States May ParticipateLloyd George Says AL lies Must Take Wider Responsibilities to Revive
 Europe-Conference Will Meet at Geneva
By Associated Press

Cannes January 6Defn action looking rehabilitation Europe from economic standpoint session of the allied council here today when the calling international meet at Genoa Russia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-07


 Dublin, January 6-Eamon De- Valera today before the Dali re signed his position as President of the Irish republic.
 Later, however, he was understood to say that he would postpone his decision to leave office pending a vote on the peace treaty with Great Britain if the vote was taken within s hours. He coupled his resignation with the statement that whatever happened he would retire to private life, but almost in the same breath he spoke of selecting a new cabinet if he was reelected chief executive From the conflicting assertions the inference was drawn by those attend ing the session of the Dail that If the treaty was rejected DeValera would remain in office and endeavor to negotiate a new treaty with the British government on the basis of his alternative proposal but that if the Dali accepted the treaty he would definitely retire to private life.
 The Dali adjourned this evening at o'clock to meet again tomorrow for
  Several of the members told the As sociated Press tonight that vote on the treaty undoubtedly would be taken before o'clock Saturday eve ming. Supporters of the treaty con tinued to express confidence that it would be ratified by a small majority, but the people of Dublin are show ing great anxiety over the outcome. Witt the Dali so divided fears are entertained that acceptance Of the treaty will not necessarily solve Ire lands troubles. and fears were ex- pressed In some quarters today that there is great danger of internecine strife. Mir DeValera threatened to resign during a private session of the Dali this morning at which hour at tempt was being made by the peace commission 10 effect an agreement between the factors of the treaty. When the Dali reconvened in open session this afternoon Mir. DeValera carried his threat Into effect In the course of an eloquent speech. during which he was moved to such emotion that tears stood in his eyes, and his voice occasionally was choked with sobs
 Members Affected
 me IDeIlDNfH Oi AUF itdl dPBtditi much affected by what seemed the farewell of It's President for whom, whatever their view on the treaty issue they have shown during the debate they entertain the most pro- found respect
 The announcement of the resiena tion of Mir DeValera was received with manifest irritation by leaders of the peace treaty who regarded 1t as a means of sidetracking a straight vote on the Issue. Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins both urged the de- sirability of carrying out the agree ment for a direct vote on the treaty, while Michael Coserove pointed out that any consideration of Mir. De- valera's speech of resignation must he kept until the matter in hand was disposed. He carried the speaker with him in his contention that the Presidents resgnation which might equally as well have been rendered a month ago. was not at the present time an urgent matter within the meaning of the standing orders of the Dali.