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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
EIGHT MEN KILLED
 IN MINE EXPLOSION
By .assoc:ated Pres,

Huntington, ". Va.i FebTuary I.- Eight men were killed, two badly in jured and one is missing as the re- suit of a mine explosion late today which wrecked mine of the Mari ctta Coal company on Pond Greek, Pinson Fork, Ky, according to in- formation received here tonight
 4 dust explosion is reported 10 have caused the accident in the plant, which is small operation. Only T.. men were said to have been in the mine at the time. eight of whom rescue parties found dead, two in- jured and one missing. Debris is be- ing removed as quickly as possible in an effort to discover the miner un- accouned for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
Warmer Weather

Birmingham will awaken today with warmer weather, the weather man predicts. following the coldest day of the new year. when the mer- cury dropped 25 degrees. with driz- zling rain.
 Although the appearance of Old Sol yesterday did not help to check the cold spell, weather sharks promise today fair and slightly warmer, Tenn perature for the past A hours: High est, O.; lowest. 2s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
VESSEL IS FORGED
 TO RETURN TO PORT

Mobile, February Especial J. merican three masted schooner Har- tison T. Beacham with lumber from Mobile to Trinidad, West Indies, put Nack into port tonight in distress as he result of encountering storm m the Gulf of Mexico
 The vessel was 250 miles south of Mobile when struck by a storm ot hurricane force that carried away part of her sails and rigging. The Beacham sailed from Mobile on Sun day. January 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
CHARGE SECRETARY WITH MURDER OF CINEMA DIRECTOR
Complaint Against Sands to Be Based on Conclusive Evidence. Authori-
 ties State
E, Associatrlrress

los Angeles. February t-Gom- pldnt charging Ed. r. sands. alias Edward Fitz- -strsthmore missing but Ter secretary. with the murdes Of his fortler employer William Desmond Taylor will be issued. il was de- clared tonight by Detective Sergeant Edward King of the police depart mcnt The complaint will be bassa an &rew and conclusive" evidence. unco, cred today, according to Kiug.
 Laughter and screams and prayers marked the funeral here today oa tae murdered motion picture diree- tor.
 A crowd estimated by the police tc' number 30OO0-almost ten times as many az could be seated in st. Paurs Cpiscopal pro-ca hedrat-fought for adn.ttanoe, and when that was Gs- nlcd To tl, vast majority, those les on the o1,s.io of tue structure s.nmcd tao ntreets and orerfloWeJt PcrHning square. a smau dol, ntow5 park, upon which the pro-ca shcdraS ttces.
 Many women in the crowd outside tainted Within the darkened pro cathedral. only one falnted. She was Mabel Nurmand. who WAS attired lR deep mourning. and who is one Il the last to have seen the dead di- hFcetor alive,
 Draped With Union sack
 The casket, draped with the Union Jack and topped by Tas ior's arnig taa. stood before the altar. Taylor-
 .l, st, f.. nn officer in the British army, witI
 Fich he served during the world Gar.
 'our uniformed British veterans suarded the cHsket which WIS banked with scores of massive florai pieces.
 Haif or the seats were given over to people of ihd film colony and half 70 the general public.
 While ln. Rev. William McCor- irack of St. Pau;s was reading thu burial service scouts and laughter from the jostlina. hystericai, riot ous thfong without echoed througJ the pro-cathedraL
 Mise Normand had sat within a few feet of the casket During the service she fixed her eyes upon it. occasionally sobbing and elasping ths ilaui Of a WOtHGn companion. Sun ported on the arms of the two wom cn. she was the last of the long file 10 pass the casket for a last locf at the dead director. She gave . quick glance. cried out, staggered 4 ! few paces and fell 10 the floor in q faint. She was carried into the ves try room. revived and taken home.
 At the cemetery there was & brief service and Taylors body was placed fin vault.
 Tsylor's daughter. Ethel Daisy Tanner. Of New York. did not arrive for the service. des )ite previous re- ports that she might. But sne was represented by small bouquet Of violets and lillies of the valley, to which was tied card bearing the phrase. said to have been written by her, with Ethel Dalsys Love-
 But Miss Normands floral offering. an immense wreath of pink roses and lillies of the valley, occupled the place of prominence in the arrange ments at the pro-cathedral. Nearby was n large bouquet of red roses and Scotch heather. bearing the card oi Mary Miles Minter. film actress, upon which was written with sympathy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
BRITAIN WILL ADOPT STERN MEASURES TO
 SUPPRESS CAMPAIGN
By Associated Press

London. February 7.-The In- dla. office issued an official com- munIcatioB this evening indIcat- ing that it was the intention of the government to adopt stern measures to suppress the cam palgn of civil disobe edtence in India. It adds that no govern ment could discuss the demands contained i'm the recent manifesto of MahatamR K. Gandhi, the In- dian nationalist leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
ADJOURNMENT JUNE 1 PLANNED BY CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
Senate and House Steering Committees, at White House Dinner, Agree That Treaties. Will Be Given Right of Way in ConureSS
By Associated Press

Washington, February IA leg islative program, contemplating ratification of the treaties growing out of the arms conference and pas sage of the tariff, soldiers bonus, farm credit and merchant marine bills, with adjournment of Congress about June 1, was said to have been agreed upon at a White House din- ner conference tonight with Presi- dent Harding, attended by members of the Senate aud House steering committees.
 It was the understanding that the treaties. which the President expects to submit to the Senate this week or as soon as the American delegation can make it's report. would be given the right of way in the Senate until such time as the tariff bill was re- ported by the finance committee The plan then would be to consider the tariff measure and the treaties alter nately.
 To Bc Little Opposition
 It was said that the President had been assured by senators that there would be little if any opposition to the treaties. The President, it was added, gave no indication as to whether he would present the treaties to the Senate in person.
 The bonus bill was said to have been discussed at the conference, but the problem of financing # was not touched upon. Some of the Pres idents callers said they were satis- fled to leave this to the majority members of the House ways and means committee and the Senate IT. nance committee Th.s was in line with the agreement reached by the President and members of those com mlttees yesterday.
 President Hardings guests left the White House with the impression that it was the intention of the ex- ecutive to submit his reeommenda- tions as to merchant marine legisla- ton within 10 days.
 The farm credit Legislation con templa ted, il was explained, win be drawp with 2 view to carrEEng out the recommendations of the Specfat congressional commission which has been ihquiring into conditions in az riculture. In it's report this comms- sion emphasized the necessity for adapting existing bank facilities to fill the gap so as to extend long time credits to farmers.
 The bill reclassifying federal em- ployes, which already has passed the House, Is included in the legislative program agreed upon, but it was stated that action on the measure for the reorganization of federal govern Inent departments probably would be deferred until the next session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENERAL s. S.rmers want hundred mft- lion and revival of grain corporanoh. May cotton holds the boards dur- ing early recovery. Bulls forcing settlement in snort contracts.
 STATE Sidney H. Elan of Troy announces for secretary of state. Every run of liquor from sun makes owner guilty of felony, court of appeals holds. Quinn continues testimony before railroad commission at rate hearing.
 LOCAL Foul play seen in death of Me- Queen.
 City will renew fight for lower street car fare.
 Board of revenue upheld by court in refusal to pay sheriff. City and county to confer on Is miles of paving. Alabama Power company claims two-yeAr contract. 'ss- ss-Former governor talks on states
 prOposal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
CANDIDATES QUALIFY
 WITH STATE SECRETARY

Montgomery. February 7.-fSpe- candidates for representa- lives in the legislature and one can didate for state senator filed formal qualifications with the Eecretary or state under the corrupt 'practice act today.
 John F. Campbell. member of the house in 1919. announced his candi- dacy for membership in the house from C1eburne county John F. Boy kin became a candidate for represen- tative of Clarke county.
 Roy Nolen of Alexander City en- tered the race for state senator rom the tenth senatorial district MT. No lens district is composed to Ialia poosA and Elmore counties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08

Washington, February 7.-The body of a woman closely resembling photographs of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. found floating in ice in the Potomac river yesterday. was said late today by newspaper men not to be that of the former actress. Washington police communicated early today with New York authorities in an effort to check their particular identifica- ton of the body as that of the former wife of Harry K. Thaw, after exam ming photographs provided by local newspapers. but tonight had re- ceived no reply to their inquiries. Newspaper men who attended the trial of Harry Thaw in connection with the killing of Stanford White, or were otherwise acquainted with the appearance of Evelyn Nesbitt. said tonight that the body found in the river showed, at first glance, mark ed resemblance to the former stage beauty, but that closer examination revealed that it was not she Miss Nesbitt dropped out of sight in New York several weeks ago after her Rfaito Tea Room had been ciosad and the body was believed by local authorities to have been in the water almost thas length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
MARINI STILL LIVES
uy A.socintnd pr...

Rome February Tt was reliably stated today that Cardinal Marini had been seen during the morning and that he was seemingly fully recovered from his recent indisposition. This followed dispatches to London stat ing that the cardinal had died in the vatican during the sconelave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
THE WEATHER
By Associated Press

Washington, February 1.--Alabama and Mississppi Fair, rising tenn perature Wednesday and Thursday.
 Georgia: Fair, continued cold Wednesday. except somewhat warm CT west; Thursday fair. warmer.
 Tennessee Fair Wednesday and with rising temperature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
JOHN SMITH, INDIAN,
 DEAD AT AGE OF 137
Ny Assnciated Pres

By Associated Press
 Cass Lake. Minn.. February 1.--- Ga-Be-Nash- h-Gsewn-Wonce, also known ns John smith. Chip pevR Indian. reputed to he 13T years of nge, died here today after weeks Illness with pneu- mORia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
L.&N STRONGLY FAVORS PROPOSAL OF HENRY FORD
Police Seek TEys Who Stole goSS
 From Vxfs as Bier

Brockton, < February IA thief who sto. 'S 75 from the cas. llet in which Ia. the body of Emma If. Maccauley was sought by the po- lice today. The money, representing a token of sympathy to the family of Miss Maccauley from those who worked with her, was placed in an on the casket with floral offerings. While friends were ex- tending their condolences to her mother in another room the thief took the money away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
COMMITTEE TO BEGIN EARLY PREPARATION
 OF DEFICIENCY BILL
Estimates Totaling Nearly 200 Millions Transmitted by President for Considera- ton During Draft of Meas ure, While Dawes Details Needs of IT Departments
By Associated Press

Washington, February 7.-Prepa- ration of deficiency appropriation bill will be begun shortly by a sub committee of the House appropria- tions committee, Chairman Madden announced today. The measure, he said, will be ready for consideration in a few weeks and passage will be expedited in view of the urgent defi- ciencies which have arisen in the various government departments.
 Estimates totalling yISo,7o4.2s1 have been transmitted by President Harding for the consideration Of the subcommittee which will draft the bill. Accompanying Mir. iIarding's letter was one from Budget Director Dawes giving in detail the needs of IT departments and bureaus which had requested additional funds.
 In his letter of transmittal Presi- dent Harding said;
 Tt will be noted from the letter of the director of the bureau of the budget, giving the explanation of these items and the necessity there for that of this total sum only S29,- 5lS,222 s3 represents possible cash withdrawals from the treasury in ex- cess of the expenditures as shown in estimates hitherto submitted, and that information now available indi- ca tes decreases in expenditures un- der other appropriations which wilt offset any increase incurred under the appropriations herewith trans nitted."
 Budget Director Dawes In his clas- r5.iscatlon of ths estli1a atts Aeidod them into those of the fiscal year June 30. 1922. s1S5,16o,4s7.o1, and for the previous fiscal year $A5,243, ,314 AS.
 Amounts Resubmitted
 "Of the total of s135,46O,467.oi for the fiscal year 1922" said Mir. Dawes, there are resubmissions of amounts previously submitted amounting to $71,256,T3799; amounts submitted pursuant to legislation enacted since the submission of previous estimates s6,49O,0 ,000, and other amounts not hitherto submitted, $577tS,729.o2.
 aof the total amount herewith suo- mitted, s11O,S57, ,31s.24 has been in cluueu III the tbAiiHdttb Ol tLres for the fiscal year 1922. as pre- viously reported. or the remainder. $69,s46,9e3 25, which would. if ap- propriated. apparently represent an in crease in these expenditures, s40,32S,- 10. 42 for the clothing and small stores fund of the navy department represents a bookkeeping transaction and does not dnvolve expenditure in addition to those already estimated. leaving the maximum possible in- crease in expenditures due to the ap- pr opriations herewith requested at S2e,51s,232.SS Were it possible to sr end all of this money during the current fiscal year the information now at hand indicates that reduce ticns in expenditures under other ap- propriations will offset any such in crease"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
J. 5. DECISION ON
 GENOA CONF FERENCE ID BE GIVEN SOON
Delay in Replying to Invita- ton Not Caused by Fram- ing of Debt Funding
 Legislation
By Associated Pre.s

Washington, February 7.--Amer- icau response to the invitation of the allied supreme council to be repre- sented at the Genoa economic con- ference probably will be announced Friday, it was said today at the White House At the same time it was stated officially that the delay in framing the American reply had not been occasioned by any connection with legislation for the refunding of the debt of foreign nations to this country
 No indication of the nature of the American governments response to the invitation was given today but the belief has been expressed in of ficial circles that the attendance delegates actually representing the United states at Genoa. ss differen- tiated from unofficial observers. might be dependent upon the scope of the proposed discussion. In this con- nection it was suggested in some quarters that last minute develop ments might deterpine this country's attitude.
 Board Reviews Subjects
 Matters likely to be discussed st the Genoa conference were reviewed extensively tonight by the federal reserve board in its monthly bulletin for February in which it covered a broad field of European economic problems such as German separations, the existing fiscal affairs of the various nations. the gold standard and exchange stabilization.
 According to the board, Russian and German questions are practical ly inevitable clements" in the eX- isting European economic situation. The issues at stake on these points. however, the board declared, were political" in the broad sense rather than economic and for this reason the belief was advanced that any plan adopted affecting the rehabilitation of Germany, Russfa, Austria and Southeastern Europe generally. would not be very like to succeed because of the natural limitations to which it would be subject
 Importance of the separations ques- ton to European conditions was stressed by the board which called attention to "the unsatisfactory poai- ton" in which inc question had been left
 within the past month or more, thd board said 'itfhas been contendsd nor. posltivcly than eyer before that he rcparations problem is an all most inevitable clement in any dis cusson which tims to develop general solution of European ques- .,ons at large"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08

Washington, February 7.-Strong feeling by Americans along the Mex ican border that more troops should be stationed there is commented upon by Assistant Secretary Wainwright of the war department and Major General Harbord, deputy chief of staff, in a statement issued today upon their return from a 7,000-mile inspection trip of the army.
 At every station on the Mexican border" the statement said, meet 1ngs were held with the citizens at their request, to permit them to pre- sent their claims for more troops they were in every case assured that the war department was doing its best with the limited numbers at it's disposal"
 X strong sentiment was found throughout the south and southwest that the army should mot undes any circumstances go below it's present strength" the statement added.
 Poor Housing Conditions
 Housing conditions for troops at Camps Knox Kentucky; Benning, Georgia Douglas, Arizona; Colum- bus, O., barracks and several other stations are very poor the state ment said.
 officers and soldiers are not given the consideration in the matters of quarters which public opinion de- rnands for prisoners in the peniten- tiaries of several states" it was add e6. The inconvenience and made quacy of the quarters furnished in several places is nothing short of shameful They are not as good as those provided for prisoners and lun- atics in any ordinarily progressive community.
 "The new military policy by which the army of the United States con sists of the regular army, the ma tional guard and organized reserves is everywhere satisfactory to all three branches. Relations between the regular army and the other two components of the service are every where improving, and leave little to be desired. The national guard is in creasing and the presence of so many veterans in it's ranks and among the organized reserves promises well Tor the future"
 The statement said in conclusion the morale of the troops "consde derlng the adverse conditions Is excellent, but there is everywhere great un- ca siness as to the future, especially among officers who were appointed after the war. No doubt before the end of the year, with meagre appro- priations available, conditions will grow worse, but the present morale maintained under such adverse condl- tions. is a very high tribute to the character of the American soldier and officer and to army women
 Relations between the military anu civil authorities at all posts visited were found satisfactory, and no com plaints were received by the two ol- ficials as to the conduct Of soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
Would EIectrify Branch
 # Power AUaiLabLe, Says
 Mapother in Speech Here
Railway Is For Ford Plan Because It Would Mean Manufacture of Needed Nitrates and Benefit
 the Entire South

Th Louisville Nashville railroad heartily favor of Henry Ford securing Muscle Shoals establishing industries here,
 said W A. Mapoher president the Louisville Nashville railroad address before the Chamber of and Birmn busine me lastn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
BODY IN RIVER
 ISNOT THAT OF
 EVELYN NESBIT
Rx Assoclated Pres,

New York. February 7.-Evelyn Nesbit, former actress and di- vorced wife of Harry k. Than, was found tonight in an apart ment on West Fifty-second streeta after having been report ed dead in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
HOLD MEETINGS ID PRESENT PLEA FOR PROTECTION
War Department Officials Get Numerous Requests During 7,00o-Mile Trip of
 Inspection
By Associated Press

Washington, February 7.-The fatal shooting from the Mexican side of the border about F miles above Laredo, Tex, on the Rio Grande river on February 5. of Walter C. SNinney of Del RiO, Tex. an American citizen, was reported to the state department today by Consul Harry l.. Walsh nt Laredo. The report stated that syvinney was floating down the Rio Grnnde in a small boat while engaged in trapping, under permits from both Mexican and American authorities, when he was challenged three times from a clump of bushes on the Mex icnn side of the river. He dIs- regarded the challenges and started to row for the American shore, but before he reached the bank three shots were fired from the clump of bushes and Swinney fell in the boat. A companion, Philip McCampbeiI. also of Del Rio, who witnessed the shooting from the American side, brought the boat and Ssvinney to shore. SUinney died of his wounds the next day. The state department it was said, was taking up the case with proper Mexican author ities through Charge SummerIin at Mexico City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08

E. .. IDET J.Ns 'JD5tfFNI. Summary Of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m.. 90th ., C rIdlan lime. EsbrnarY [. 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
LOCAL. DATA

For the 24 hours ending at D. m, February 7 1929;
 Highest temperature ......!....... 3s Lowest temperature ......,........ 2G Mean temperature ................. 32 Normal temperature ...-..-......,. 47 Excess in teinperature since Jan. L. SS Rainfall ........ ..4.......h.. % Total rainfall since Jan. ..... s.1O Excess In rainfall since Jan. t..... .52 Relative humidity. ' a. m. ....... 6
 12 noon .................. l5
 D. m ................. tT Dry thermometer, a. m. ....... 26
 t2 noon .................. 3g
 D. m. ........s..... @5 Wet thermometer z a. ID. ..... q
 IF noon ................. 27
 D. m .............. 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08

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