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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
MELLON ASSA|LS
 FEATURES OF NEW
 BONUS PROPOSAL
Proposed Measure Involves Dangerous Abuse of Gov ernment Credit, Sec
 retary Declares

Washington, March 12.-The new soldiers bonus bill, as drawn by House republicans, was attacked to- night by Secretary Mellon as involv- ing "a dangerous abuse of govern ment credit"
 Replying to 6 request for his com ment on the new bonus bill. Mir. Mel Ion in q letter to Chairman Fordney of the House ways and means com mittee made public by the treasury, sharply criticised the features of the proposed measure providing for loans by banks upon adjusted service cer- tificates, as indirect and forced" borrowing by the government. He suggested that the direct and regular way to provide for a paid-up endow- msnt insurance feature would be to authorize insurancs certificates with provision for direct policy loans to be financed by the government. Mir. Mellin contended "that it is both dangerous and unwise" to attempt to avoid the cost of the bonus for the time being.
 Taxpayer to Bear Burden
 There IS no way he said, "by which the American taxpayer can avoid the burden, and if a bonus is to be imposed 1t is far better for all con cerned that 1t be placed upon direct and definite basis and paid for each year out of current revenues. To do this at this time will necessarily he fr,ar, a.f fnr Af al taxes for the purpose"
 The secretary estimated tho cost of the bonus under the bill considering each of the possible choices offered to veterans, at more than S1,200, ,000,- GOO by January l, 1928. Whatever form the bonus measure might take. he asserted, would mean a cost to the government of from $300,000,000 to $4oo, ,0oo, ,0o0 for the next three or four years and possible continuing liabil- ities thereafter of more than $200,o00 year until 1943.
 Accompanying his letter MT. Mellon transmitted statistical tables prepared by treasury experts showing the varying cost of bonus according to what percentage of veterans might choose the different plans of payment offered. Mir. Mellon called attention to the fact that the bill makes no provision TOT raising aOulIlonal rev enue to meet the cost of the bonus and recalled to MT. Fordney. Pres ident Harding's letter of February Is, in which 1t was suggested that a general sales tax be enacted to pro- vide the necessary funds or the bonus legislation be postponed. Secretary Mellon's letter. in part, follows:
 Tho bill makes no provision what ever for sinking fund, amortization or other reserves against either the liability that would be thrown upon the government in 1925, or against the liability on the certificates a the end of 20 years, nor does 1t make any provision for the payments which would accrue in ordinary course from year to year on account of the death of veterans.
 Cost to Government
 "The direct cost to the government of a bill carrying these provisions for about 4.50o,0o0 former service men is almost impossible to estimate because of the uncertainty as to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
POLICE FIND NO
 CLUES ID SLAYER
 OF CIRCUS OWNER
Daughter of Brunch Denies Her Father Was Friend of Taylor = Was Asso-
 ciated With Fox
By Associated Press

Riverside, N. J., March 12.-Scores
 of possible clues were run down to-
 day without furnishing a solution to
 the mystery surrounding the staying
 of John T. Brunch, circus owner, who was shot several nights ago while
 sitting at the window of his homo,
 reading.
 County authorities, including Pros- ecutor Kelsey, said tonight that de-
 velopments in the case would make necessary a long examination of Mrs. Brunch and her 1S-year-old daughter,
 Hazel, probably tomorrow. They
 ould not disclose what the develop
 ments were.
 William Parkson, a lion tanner, who married Hazel Brunen in face of her fathers opposition, sent word to the
 authorities that he would be glad to give them any information he could regarding the case. He was attend ing a dance at Perth Amboy when Brunch was shot by some one out
 side who fired through the window pane. The circus man had the mar riage of Parkson ana ms daughter annulled.
 Mrs. Mary Walker. a neighbor. told detectives that on the night before tlit SiSd5 AiidA "oo hAAASo ohC Aah
 seen a man knocking at the kitchen
 door of his house. She said that she had seen Mrs. Brunch, her mother and Hazel, leave for theatre and that she knew Brunch was alone in
 the house. Whether Brunch had met the man. the detectives could not learn. He was said to have made no mention to his family of having a visitor.
 Hazel Brunch tonight denied that
 her father had been friend of Will liam Desmond Taylor. motion picture director recently slain in Los Ange-
 les. She said, however, that he had been closely associated with William Fox, president of the Fox Film cor poration. and that they had jointly owned concessions at .Coney Island
 et one time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
LABOR FEDERATION ID STAND BEHIND
 TEXTILE STRIKE
Gompers Touring New Eng land Mill Area-DecIareS Wages Reduced More
 Than Living Cost
By Associated Press

Providence, R. l., March I2.-The American Federation of Labor will stand firmly behind the textile strikers of New England in their fight sainst wage rsdpctions. and increased working hcurs. Samuel Gompers president of the federation, declared here tonight, addressing . meeting of several thousand persons. Speaking to an audience of 5000 In Pawtucket this afternoon, MT. Gompers, who Is touring the textile areas of New Eng land' where strikes are in progress gave similar pledge on behalf of his organization.
 Come what may" said Mir. Com pers. "the United Textile Workers of American can count on the America n Federation of Labor to stand behind them to the fullest extent of its power and the American Federation has a membership of 5,0o0.0 .000. These mem bers. with their wives and children, represent 25 per cent of the population of the United States The American federation of Labor will exert every effort ungrudgingly, cordially and en- thusiastically to help the textile strikers to at least get bread during their struggle"
 The labor leader declared that tex tile workers knew, if few other peo- pie did not. that about a year ago wages ip this industry were cut z2h per cent. They knew that the cost of living had not been reduced when that cut was put into effect. Today further reduction of 20 per cent was offered. mill owners thinking that be- cause the first cut was accepted with little more than murmur, the sec ond would be accepted "in actual si- lence." In addition to the new wage reduction, mill owners proposed to extend the 4s hours week to 54 hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
FREIGHT DERAILED
 IN SECOND WRECK
 ON A., B. & A. ROAD

Deraiiment of IA ears of 4. B. X A. freight train No. 73 from Manchester, Ga, to Birmingham, about 9 o'clock last night. tied up passenger traffic between these points. in the second wreck over the roads of the company within the past 12 hours.
 The deraiiment occurred nenr the station nt StovRil, Ga., 10 miles out from Manchester, the wreckage consisting of two box cars. two coal gondolas, loaded, and 10 empty box cars which were badly damaged. No lives were lost and no one was injured.
 Information received from the local dispatcher stated that trans fer of passenger trains 21, n. "a and 24 by rerouting is being ef- fected and traffic over the line will be resumed by s o'clock this morning. Cause of the deraiI- ment is unknown, officials de- clare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
HARDING PLEASED
 WITH UNDERWOOD'S FIGHT FOR TREATY
Continues to Enjoy Vacation Aboard Houseboat-May Extend Trip Beyond
 Middle of Week
Ry Associated Preaa

Rockledge, Fla, March 12.-The
 houseboat with the President and
 Mrs. Harding and their party, which
 Is cruising down the Florida east
 coast, stopped here today for mail.
 telegrams and newspapers. None of
 the party came ashore. Mir. Harding
 evinced much interest when told of
 the fight In the Senate yesterday
 over the treaty and the use by sena-
 tor Underwood of Alabama as one or the weapons of argument in support of the pact of a letter from Secre- tary Hughes. asserting he himself
 had prepared a draft of the treaty after consulting the other American delegates and which draft with minor
 changes became the final text That's fine. I'm glad he did t." said Mir. Harding over the rail of the
 boat to the newspaper men on the dock.
 The day was spent by the Presi- dent aboard the houseboat. proceed ing New Smyrna, when he golfed ing New Smyrna where he golfed yesterday the boat moved few miles and then anchored for the night, near Titusville. Early today 1t resumed its journey. The party IS spending tonight aboard. The presi- dent plans to go ashore at Fort Pierce in the morning and motor to the Vero Links, fl miles to the north, for a game of golf.
 Harding Improved
 Just how far south the President plans to go has not been revealed, but 1t is known that some of the members of the party are urging him to continue for a few days beyond the middle of the week. the time originally set for returning to St. Augustine. It is believed that the weather. which to date has been ideal as well as developments at Washington. will have considerable to do with the final decision. MT. Harding Is improved greatly. as Is
 apparent by his healthy tan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENEHAL General Harris to spend summer In Europe. Liquor treaties with England and Cuba suggested. Business issue will determine fall elections. Fluctuations in cotton market narrow.
 STATE Dowell speaks at big school meet ing at Reform. Gadsden watchman is shot by po- lice chief. Announce prize winner at Green villc school fair. Alabama farmers have much corn on hand. Gist states.
 LOCAL Two hurt in automobile accidents. Temperance meet opens here to- day.
 Southern artists at Little Gallery. Scottish rite to hold reunion. Junior Chambsu DroMAses Aot Aeets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
 FAIRFIELD TO FACE TRIAL DURING WEEK
By Associnted Prosn

Ashburn, Ga, March 12.-O c. Fairfield, charged with murder in connection with the killing of En- sineer ". T. Reed, of the A. B. & A. railroad. near Fitzgerald last sum mer, Is sch eduled to face trial in Tur ner county superior court this week.
 A change of venue was granted from tho Cordeie circuit, and Fair field was transferred to the Turner county jail last week. Fairfield's alleged confession of tho shooting of the engineer resulted in thirtesn in- dictments charging murder being re- turned against A. B. 4 A. strikers. Only one case has been tried, Fred Stubbs being convicted of voluntary mangiag ghter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13

The deadi
 c. T. Elmore, cashier local freight station. Atlanta, Bir- mingham and Atlantic Railroad company.
 W. E. McIntosh, Roanoke. Ala
 B. c. Driver, Roanoke. Ala.
 W. E. Johnson, section foreman. Birmingham division, Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic, Bir- mingham.
 R- ". Lanicr, operator, senoia. Georgia.
 Mrs. I. H. Ethridge, Atlanta
 ". M- Brooks, Western UnioH Telegraph company, Manchester Georgia.
 The injured,
 c. D. Moore, Atlanta
 Thomas ". EthridRe, Atlanta
 sfrs. Thomas ". Ethxidge, Att lnBta.
 Thomas Ethridse, Jr., baby. Att Ianta.
 Miss Mittte Wall. Fitzgerald. Ga.
 Miss EsteIIa McNieos. T.lIsot- ton, Ca.
 Nils. Caroline Dunbar. LMHs- dale. Ala.
 Mrs. A. II. srcNiecs. r.ises- ton. Ga.
 H. F. Hcnt.. Atianta-
 Miss olive sfgert, Atlanta.
 c. A. Davis. Alvnton, Ga
 Miss Many whit1ock, AtIa~<A
 Mrs. II. 0. McNeeIy. At1anta-
 Mrs. J. P. Murray, Atianta.
 J. r. Murray. Atlanta
 Willard Cope, Atlanta Mrs. McNiece is the widow sf A. N superintendent sf Talbot county. Georgia. schools. who wal killed last year by Maj. Les H. Coart retired army officer, and with Mist Estelle McNiece. her sister. and H F Hontz, a relative, was sn route te to attend the trial of Coart who is charged with murder, which is scheduled to begin Monday. owins to the prominence of the principals a number of those on the train were en route to attend the trial. Willard Cope, who is injured sess. ously, is newspaper correspondent Miss Mittie Wall is a sister of soiioi- tor General J. B. Wall of Fitzgerald who has prosecuted numerous Atlan- ta. Birmingham and Atlantic sty1ksrs In recent months. and who now is oon' an investig gation of the str1ks for tho federal government. Thomas H. Ethridge, his wtfs and small son composed . funeral party on route to Fairburn. tho remains oi Mrs. Ethridge's mother. Mrs. Mollie Newman. being in the baggags car When tho car began to lurch from the track and finally turned over. Mrs Ethridgo. who was in tho front par, of tho coach. threw tho child from (
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
GANDHI ARRAIGNED
By Associated Pres

Dy AbsOctote0 fIesb
 London, March .2.--Mohandas K. Gandhi and Shankerlal, a banker. were arraigned before a magistrate at Ahmedabad Saturday charged with being connected with articles writ ten by Gandhi and published in Young. India. says a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Bombay. The prosecution described these let ters as having caused disaffection against the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
FIND EXPLOSIVES

Lisbon, March 12.-Plans for an uprising. together with quantities of ammunition and explosives has been discovered in raids by government agents at the headquarters of the workmen's syndicate. As a conse- quence the syndicates have been closed and drastic steps are being taken to preserve order. About 100 notorious agitators have been ar rested. The raids followed various acts of violence by striking workmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13

mas been nere TOT several dayS. Renewal of Mayor H. B. Rudisills fight for . lower gas rate at the hands of the Alabama Power com | pany was called to the governors att tention while in the city. and he de- ciared that Messrs. Cooper and Gall Hard, associate members of the pub lie service commission, had voted consistently in favor of corporations on all matters pertaining to increased rates for service during his admins tration, and 1t would be . calamity to return the commissioners to of- fee.
 Inspecting scheols
 Governor Kilby. who was accom- panied to the city by his private sec. retary, William A. Darden, will spend the first part of the week in making inspections of schools, mining camps and prison camps in the Birmingham district, 1t being the governors inten- tion to return to his office at tho state capital about the middle of the week.
 In discussing Mayor Rudisiii's light for a lower gas rate in Anniston the governor made the following state ment:
 There is but one way in which that end can be accomplished' anu that is to change the personnel or the Alabama public service commits sion as at present constituted. am in hearty accord with the mayor in that gas rates should be lowered, in view of cheaper coal and other things entering itno the manufacture of gas. hut I believe that 1t would be inst as well to refer our case to the board of directors of the Ala bsma Power company as to the pres- the public service commission.
 Patterson Friend of People
 "The people of tho state have true friend of justice in MT. Patter- son, president of the public service commission; but Messrs. Cooper ana V rSailriard have voted in favor of the corporations in practically every case that has been submitted to the com mission during my administrators and before, If I have correctly op- served their course. Indeed. 1t will he recalled by the people of Anniston that the telephone raise, the gas raise and the raise awarded the Ala hnma Water company all came before cir. Patterson went on the board or al ortly thereafter; and 1t seemed as trough there was concerted effort to give the corporations what they asked before the representative or the people had qualified as member of the board.
 "The situation existing on the Ala bama public service commission to- dav Is virtually tho same as that which existed when ex-GoVernor Conner was president of the Alabama railroad commission. His hands were sa,sas ara tied today. The people will have a chance to remedy the sit nation in the coming primary, how ever, and nothing will mean more to inc private citizen In that election chan that Cooper and Gailliard should he retired to private life. By their votes they have added thousands or dollars to the burdens Of the inolVius nal citizens of the state, and 1t would be a calamity to return them to or flee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
ALMoN RETURNS

Albany. March 12.-(Special.)- )-So- licitor D. c. Almon has returned home from Huntsville where he attended the term of circuit court. He re- ported business was transacted rap idly and during the term 6S convic- tions were effected. 25 defendants being sent to the penitentiary. six to the coal mines and the remainder entering pleas of guilty and paying fines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
GEORGIA NEGRO CHARGED
 WITH MURDER LYNCHED

Harlem, Ga, March Exchanged with shooting l.. o. Anderson, n white farmer nenr here early this morning, Alfred Williams. negro. was taken from . posse. as he was being brought to the jail here. and lynched. Anderson will rocoveE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
SHOT IS FIRED AT
 GENERAL SHUTS CAR

Johnnesburg Union of South Africa, March 12.--A shot was fired at the automobile containing Gen. Jan Christian Shuts. the premier, to- day, as he was being driven toward the Rand near Potchefstrom. The premier was not hurt, although a bull let struck the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
TENNESSEE RIVER
 IS AT FLOOD STAGE
By Associated Press

Chattanooga. March 13.-The Tennessee river reached flood stage of 83 feet at o'clock to- night. causing families in some of the low lying sections to leave their homes and cutting off the street car line to Rossvi1le, Ga.. A colony of negroes at the lower end of Long street are marooned in their homes. having remained until entirely surrounded by water. The river had about reached the crest tonight and will hegin to yeceds tom0sxOws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
MISS PHILLIPS RESIGNS
By Associated Presl

Kansas City, March 12.--At the concluding session of the executive board of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs here 1t was announced that Miss Lena Madesdin Phillips of New York. executive secretary of the federation, and one of the founders of the or ganization, had resigned, effective July l. It was said that she wished to return to her law practice Mrs. Elizabeth Sears of New York. editor of the Independent Woman, was elected to succeed her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
BANDITS KILL CASHIER
 AT SMALL DRUG STORE
By Associated Press

NeW YOfK, March lX.-SamueI Aadas, cashier of a drug store at Am oterdam avenue and One Hundred and Twentieth street, was shot and killed by bandits who attempted to hold up ehe storc tonight The slayers es- onped without obtaining any loe6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
RELIGIOUS PROCESSION
Bx Axsaciafed Presa

Rome, March 12.--For tho first time since the fall of the temporal power 52 years ago. great religious procession traversed the principal streets of Rome today in honor of the three-hundredth anniversary of the cannonization of St. Philip Neri. founder of the Congregation of the Oratory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13

London, March 12.-The Athens correspondent of heExchange Tele- graph company reports the resigna- tion of the Gounaris cabinet. He adds that a prolonged crisis Is ex- pected. as 1t is unlikely the liberals can form 8 government which will survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
Gouernor Charges Public SerUice Commission With
 FaUoring Corporations
Tells Anniston People They May We'll Submit Claims Power Company to State Board-Praises
 Work of Patterson

Annston March 12Specia n seeking lower for the
 the of on the board of directors of the Alabama Power
 the Alabama public the matter" emphatic made in this city by Gov Thomas Klby who Annison Saturday night weekend visit Mrs Kby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13

The persons killed woman, deah their bodies being badly muated All the injured expected From o'clock until of other and nearby the of the injured worked the
 Ambuances Atlanta The following list of dead injured by A. officials early tonight with pital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
Thirty Persons Aboard Car
 Are Hurled Ouer High Trestle;
 Local Man Is Killed In Wreck
Rescue Workers Spurred Those Imprisoned and Removing the Dead-Train En
 Route to Fitzgerald, Is Miles From Atlanta
By AanocIntnd Prnna

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
STRATOS WILL FORM
 NEW GREEK CABINET
By Associated Presl

Athens. March Fixing Constan- Zine has charged Nicholas Stratos. former minister of marine, with the formation of a new cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
EXPECT STAGE OF
 ACTION ON TREATY
 DURING THIS WEEK
Advocates of Ratification Will Begin Efforts Today to Bring Debates to
 Conclusion
By Associated Press

Wasnington, March Eff admin istration leaders succeed with the plan on which they have agreed, Sen ate consideration of the four-power Pacific treaty will reach the stage of action during the coming week.
 Believing that virtually every sem ator has made up his mind how he will vote. those in charge of the treaty will begin tomorrow in an aR- gressive effort to bring the debate to conclusion. Senator Lodge of Mas sachusetts. the republican leader. hopes to secure unanimous consent agreement setting time to begin roll calls on the proposed reserva- tions. and If he fails he Is prepared to hold the Senate in session until late hours, so that the storm of treaty oratory may spend itself as soon as possible.
 The opponents of ratification, as MT. Lodge suggests, although they declare they have no Intention Of un- duly prolongfng debate. They have given notice that any attempt to force" results will be followed by the adoption of vigorous measures by the "irreconciliable bloc" which for the past week has kept at least one of its members on the Senate floor constantly to observe developments and shut off any move for premature action.
 Voting in Few Days
 In spite of this situation. .adminis- tration senators are hopeful that voting on reservations will begin in a flaw flaw nd ~ timistio even believe that a final roll call may be possible by tho end of the week. They assert that pledges given them make it certain that more than the necessary two-thirds have de- cided to vote for ratification with the mo alliance" reservation of the for eign relations committee, and they declare that a majority would like to clear the way for tho other arm conference treaties and general legis- lation. The treaty opponents again will take the offensive at tomorrow's session, Senator Johnson, repub- lican. California. leading off with a prepared address against ratificat on. Senator Pomerene. democrat, Ohio, who favors ratification with reserva- tions and Senator Shields, democrat, Tennessee. an opponent of the treaty, may also address the Senate tomor- row or Tuesday.
 Over Sunday conferences served to stiffen the lines on both sides, but apparently effected little change in the general situation. The group of republicans who would like to see unqualified ratification were said to be still reluctant to follow MT. Lodge in his support of the mo alliance reservation. although there appeared to be little doubt in the minds of the administration leaders that in the end solid republican vote, exclusive of the "irreconci1iables," would support the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-13
MEET OLD FRIENDS

"The Gumps" in coiors every Sum- day in The Age-Herald. Others are Gasoline Alley" "Mr. and Mrs" and From Sawyer"