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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
STATE RESTS IN
 MINISTER'S TRIAL
Move of Prosecution Comes as Surprise in Trial of
 Miners Cases
By Ashoclated Press

Charlestown, W. Va. June It. The state late today surprised the defense counsel in the trial of the Rev J. E. wilburn, indicted for staying a Logan county deputy sher- if last summer. when it rested after two days, presentation of testimony from 15 witnesses.
 Contrary to expectation, following the ruling of Judge J. NJ. Woods that evidence could be offered from miners from Marmet to Logan, state council asserted they had presented prima facle evidence of first degree murder and would not summon more witnesses.
 The move came as surprise after II witnesses had been examined to- day as to the alleged assertions of the Rev. wilburn and his where abouts on the day that Deputy Sher- if John Gore and two other Logan deputies were killed by a party of armed men at Blair Gap, on the fir ing line, during the Gisturbance at the Logan Boone county border line In rust and September, 1921.
 I}6iense counsel told the court that th7 statea action came so unexpect- estiy they we're not prepared to start thefe tide of the trial case until to- gr4arrov. i'd adjournment was taken.
 @aHn4el fox Wilburn said after ad- fssffr ff ait that they could not state defiaifelv what their defense would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
WILL CONTINUE
 SALE OF LIQUOR
 ON J. 5. VESSELS
Department of Justice Silent on QueStion-Former Deci- sion Says VoIstead Law
 to American Ships
By Associated Press

Washington, June 14.-Sale of liquor on shipping board vessels at sea will be continued, Chairman Las ker reiterated tonight, until sep- arate decision has been rendered holding such practice illegal under the prohibition laws or until he "has been convinced of it's illegality."
 Mir. Lasker maintained throughout the day the position taken by him In his letter to Adolphus Busch. III. vice president of Anheuser- Blu sch Brewery company, St Louis, despite indication that 1t would be made .he subject in Congress and by dry or- ganizations.
 Officials of the department of jus tice refused 10 comment on the sit uation bgt attention was called 70 an oDinien on file there, rendered by former Acting Attorney General Frierson In 1920. Mir. Frierson held that the national prohibition act was effective upon ships flying the Amer ican flag Wherever they might be.
 ls Official interpretation
 According to high department of- ficlals a decision of an attorney gem eyal remains the official interpreta- tion of law until 1t has been re- voaed, by court decision or super cedint; opinien. Furthermore, they added, such opinion always stands unleSs request for a review comes from the same department or agency which originally requested the ruI- ing.
 Mir. Laskers stand as to liquor sales on board American vessels was taken, he informed MT Busch on the authority of an opinion rendered by General Counsel Schlesingcr of the sh.pping board.
 The chairman conferred today with Attorney General Dausherty and while there gave him copies of the correspondence with the St. Louis brewer. The matter of liquor sales at sea was not the primary pur- pose of the conference. Mir Laskcr indicated, but 1t was brought up ln- cidentaliS.
 Refusing 70 discuss his talk with MT. Daugherty, Chairman Lasker de- clared he would not ask the depart ment for new opinion. being en- tirely satisfied with that rendered by Mir. Schlesinger. He added that he would not answer further letters on the subject of liquor selling.
 While thero was no Indication to-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

So many requests have been made of The Age-Herald to conduct refer endufn with reference to the audito- rum site that 1t has been determined to do so.
 The Age-Heralds referendum on form Of city government was a com munity eye-opener as to the attitude of the majority of citizens on that question. It has been suggested that the matter of auditorium site might be brought to head In the same manner.
 The question of size also will be included. that being an inseparable feature of the question.
 As in the referendum on form of city government The Age Herald will accept no ballots except those which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Georgia Grand Jury Begins Probe Into
 Political Charges
Rr Ansncint0d Pres.

Atlanta, June It, " hlle tiV federal grand jury here today be- gan an inquiry into charges that federal offite holders in Georgia had been required to par fees in return for their appointments. C. c. Coyle. secretary of the republican state cen- tral committee characterized the in- vestigation "a political row before the grand jury"
 The grand jury will begin ex- animation of witnesses tomorrow morning, more than 50 having been summoned. Clint W. Hager. United States district attorney. said the in- quiry was begun on instructions from the department of justice at Washington.
 Declaring the Investigation "is merely an effort on the part of the interruptions politicians to thwart us in our effort to build up state or ganization." Secretary Coyle added i've certainly welcome the investi- gation if 1t is to go deep enough.
 Clarke Greer. of Augusta, known as a member of the republican fac- ton in Georgia, opposed to J. l.. Phillips, state chairman. and other officers of the present state organ ization is understood to be one or the witnesses to be heard by the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
's '::', ,ote Your Choice h Referendum On
 Auditorium Site
Age-Herald Opens Its Columns to the People for As certainment of Their Preference Mooted
 Question-Limited to Qualified Voters
AUDITORIUM SITE BALLOT

Do you favor acceptance for auditorium of the block
 of property in Smiths park, donated by the Smith
 heirs? .... Do you favor building the auditorium the site pur-
 chased by the city on Eighth avenue?.. Do you favor some other site? ..... What seating capacity should auditorium have? ...... Should the commission go ahead with the money in
 hand? ?.... Are you qualified voter?. ......
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15

are signed by participants in the ref- erendum and state affirmatively that they are voters.
 Tho same safeguards wifi be thrown about the referendum as were thrown about that on form of city govern ment. The names of participants will not be published, but the total of votes on each question will be pub lished from day to day.
 Let's see if We can't get somewhere on the auditorium site so that the city commission will know how tho voters of the city feel about 1t.
 Cut out the subJoined ballot, vote your choice and send 1t to the refer endum department. care Age-Herald. Let's make it lively, as We did the other referendum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
PRESS SELF|SHLY
 FIGHTING TARIFF,
 M'CUMBER SAYS
Underwood Replies to Repub- lican Leaders Statement. Walsh Demands Prose-
 Cution of Conspiracy
Rx Associnted Pross

Washington, June 14.-Metropol1- tan newspapers, especially of the eastern seaboard and importing houses and department stores of the country were attacked in the Senate today by Senator McCumber, repub- liean, of North Dakota, who charged that they were spreading an "insid- ious and poisonous propaganda" against the pending tariff bill to further their selfish interest and to maintain extortionate" profits.
 Assaillng particularly, New York; Boston and Philadelphia newspapers. the committee chairman said the re- pubicans had decided to change their policy of keeping silent on the profit, and were now ready to meet the arguments especially of the so-ealleA republican press who have so ca priciousIy condemned this bill"
 Senator McCumber's speech pre- cipitated replies from the democratic side and brought resolution by Senator Walsh. Montana. calling on the Attorney General to advise the senator whether steps had been taken or were to be taken to establish whether conspiracy existed among the interests mentioned by the North Dakota senator. The resolution asked that if such combination existed. prosecution of those suspected be in- stituted under the antitrust law.
 Seeks Immediate Action
 Mir. Walsh sought immediate action on the resolution but Mir. Mccumber objected. saying he was heartily in favor of an investigation of the facts and incidents presented but did not believe the Walsh resolution was in accord with the situation laid before the Senate. The resolution went over day under Senate rule.
 Senator Underwood, democratic leader. characterized the thrift lead- er's stand as most remarkable and entirely new in tariff discussion. = He declared that on the position taken by Mir. McCumbcr the repub- lican protectionists had left no longer any appeal to American manu- facturers or labor.
 The senator has shown" said Mir Underwood, that the profit taken by some of these people ranges as high as 2,200 per cent. If that be true, how can he or his committee expect to protect American labor with 50 per cent duty. What appeal has he left to the American manufacturer. I say If his statements are true then he and his committee have perpetrated a gigantic fraud on the American people"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Ny Fauorite Stories The Low-Down on the Saw Milling Business
By IRWIN s. COBB


 An office for Chicago lumber concern decided to get into milling the White river bottoms of Arkansas figure him highly attractive He settled hs for the south to take the bargain he had acquired.
 of left the had purchased lean whskered individual together started miles back the country to the of the they corduroy the northern turned to his companion ant said
 of this line and I'm trusting the know something selling of this be first experience in actua getting of the stock"
 Wel, suh" said the late proprietor, I give in the mill business and then kin draw own This mill sold didn't to with When fatherinaw died he left to all com plet and clear of debt.
 an nothn because boys and do all the help And the between stealth off land of rich Yankee who stretch of the bottoms ain nobody watchin it.
 I've also been kind of favored the matter of shipments seen district freight the railroad and he fixes things of the time feghtn don't amount to nothin at al
 the outside timber and practically nothin' for freight bills
 And last lost twenty-five hundred dollars
 (Copyrght, 1922, by the McNaught Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
ANOTHER BOOZE RAID
 ON SHIP WILCOX, REPORT

Mobile. June IA large amount of wine, whisky, cham pagne and other liquors were seized by customs officials today on the steamer Wilcox, which arrived in the city from Spanish ports. The liquors were found In various sections of the vessel. 1t was reported. Three three gallon demijohns of wine were taken off the ship besides numerous bottles of various kind of liquors
 Norfleet Brown of 269 North Royal street was arrested with two gallons of white whisky in his possession and H. w. Brown of 109 St. Anthony street with 65 bottles of home brew in his keeping. These last two ar rests were made by police officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
WASHINGTON WILL ENTERTAIN NEXT
 SHRINE CONCLAVE
Potentate Mccandless Hon. ored by Gay Parade-Des Moines Man Elected to
 Supreme Office
By Associated prsss

San Francisco, June 14.--Washing- ton, D. c. was chosen today by the Imperial Council of the Order of the Mystic Shrine for it's next meeting place. The council also reelected two trustees for the Shriners' hos pitals for crippled children. They were ". Freeiand Remedy, of Phiia- delphia, and pr. Oscar M Landsrum, of Helena. Mont.
 A human river of color, even more barbarically gay under the glow of electricity than by daylight. flowed through the streets of San Francisco tonight, the shriners welcome to the election of James S Mccandless of Honolulu as imperial potentate of the order.
 Scores of bands and Arab patrols, dressed In the bright hued oriental garb briskly marched through banked masses of spectators to the strains of American music. The pro- cession was a virtual duplicate of the opening parade yesterday but the 'clearest of California skies over head and the balmiest of June air made all yesterdays joke about heavy mists" and Usually damp fog" merely a stale recollection.
 Most of the bands and patrols were out of town today while the imperial council went through part of its business, electing imperial of- ficers and hearing committee reports
 Mills Is Elected
 There was only one contest, three men being in the race for grand out CT guard the lowest rung of the lad der that leads to the rank of im- perial potentate. Earl Mills of Za Ga-Zig temple at Des Moines won the honor over John Pouch of AL hambra Temple, Chattanooga. Tern. and E. J. Scoonover. of MuYa Temple. Indianapolis. Mills was chosen on the first ballot and no election then was made unanimouf
 Conrad V. Dickman. of Kisret Temple. of Brooklyn. N Y, succe ed McCandless as imperial dep fy potentate. The two officials va0 have handled the business admin ss tration of the Shrine for many yeg4s were reelected They were Will ar. s. Brown, of Syria Temple, Piifs burg. Pa. and Benjamin w. Pov li of Aleppo Temple. Boston, impe a} treasurer and imperial recorder, rt- speetively. Other imperial offiears were advanced one grade.
 Report of Trustees
 The report of the board of tras. tees of the Shriners hospitals 70 crippled children occupied mos Q the rest of the day. Tomorrow sY pllcations for new temples wiil rs considered. Many imperial repre- sentatives said that probably only 9 few If any. of the nine cities appl D ing would receive charters.
 Tonight intricate fancy drills f- promptu bits of hilarious prae 5i joking. hastily improxised hum gs songs and various kinds Of spectacular effects kept up in Ver ending succession.
 Right behind the patrol and Heao of Islam temple, the host this aF, came Aloha patrol, fellow mob. Of the new imperial potentate, tArry- ing spears whose heads were 3um- mated by electricity Fire works spread color into the sky and buzz zing airplanes added a novel tobch to the oriental scene.
 Mrs. James s. McCandfess, wife af the new imperial potentate, w. Inc guest of honor today at reception given by Mrs. Ira w. Coburr wife of Islams illustrious potentats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
STRIKE BALLOTS FLOW
 INTO HEADQUARTERS
By AsaocInted Prnsn

Chicago, June 14.--A steady flow of ballots into the headquarters of the six railway shopcrafts unions to- day indicated prompt action" by the men on the question of striking over reduced wages July l, and other questions union officials said today.
 While the vote of the six shop mems organizations and the mainte- nance of way brotherhood was pro- gressing, three other unions were making preparations to issue strike ballots in anticipation of wage cuts through new decision of the rail- road labor board expected this week. The new board order is expected to lop from s30,000.00o to s40,00O, 900 from the annual pay rolls of the clerks, signalmen. firemen and oilers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Washington Negroes Stage Silent Parade
 Fauoring Dyer Bill
Rx Assocraten rres.

Washington, June 14.--A 'silent parade was staged today by the negro population of Washington. as protest against continued lynch ings of members of their race and in an effort to influence early action by Congress on the Dyer anti-lynching bill now before the Senate judiciary committee.
 The entire absence of the bands, usually a characteristic element of street marches in the capital, lent additional impressiveness to the demonstration. Several thousands were in the long line which was top ped by scores of posters and streamers setting forth details of re- cent lynchings declared to have set a new record in May.
 Men and women representatives of every profession in which the negro has achieved success were included among the marchers as were also delegations from the various negro fraternal and civic organizations. A group of boys bore sign which read:
 We are Is years old; one of our age was roasted alive"
 Another declared, Congress dis cusses constitutionality while the smoke of burning bodies darkens the heavens"
 The route of the parade was around the capitol grounds, and past the White House. The marchers dis banded at the end of the march as silently as they trayersed the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Barrett Ia named federal Judge for GcarxiN district. EKreNsfve hent in wheat belt sends up prices.
 Heeoverfes made in stocks. CrFe stainty Is feeling In cotton 1p Rg5scf.
 STATE Cpnrk of appeals upholds sentence nF saeh on Lessly charged with for HeFy.
 Negro to hang nt Tnlladega Friday. ssniamus filed by parents of Ma 4sonsi Guardsman who was slain dur Ing coal strike. Commencement = Id at St. Ber- MaKE college this week.
 LOCAL q. C. I. company announces mod esn steel foundry. Sssss-o 900 school authorised by board fe r~venue. Pretty widow of Fe~tus Hughes ls sses rec woman. Nnso case in hands of jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
NINE INJURED WHEN
 TRAIN 0VERTURNS
By Assoclntcd Prcsn

Dallas. June 14.-Nine persons in- jured when the two rear sleeping cars on the Sunshine special train of the Texas and Pacific railroad southbound, overturned near Mineola today, were in local hospital to- night. None is believed to be fatally hurt. More than score of persons were injured
 The steel coaches rolled down 15foot embankment third car left the track but did not go into the ditch.
 Robert B. Lawes, high school stu dent of New Orleans. was treated for several arteries. and torn fragments in the left arm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
TENNESSEE WOULD
 MOVE W0MAN'S BODY
By Associated Press

Nashville. June 14.-A movement, originating with Samuel G. Heiskell. Tennessee today to bring the remains of "Bonny Kate" wife of John Se- weir. Tennessee pioneer and first governor, from Russellville. Ala. back to Tennessee for reinterment beside her husband in Knoxville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
MRS. BOOKER DEAD
Pr, ninenG Guin Matron Dies at Lo-
 cal Hospital

gusr, June 14.-tspecial)--Mrs. Savannah G. Booker. wife of Charles 4. Bookcr. of this city, died in a Bir- iAlnEhsm hospital Tuesday evening faHowiag a serious operation. Mrs. Ro9ker lad been Tn very bad health f8s sone time, and the operation was aaetdsd upon as a last resort. She leavss husband and two sons. G. l.. and J. ". Booker of Carbon Hill, and two saushters, Mrs. Virgie Shaw and Mrs Is R. Wright of this city. The funera services were held at the slathcdlst church conducted by the pastor. Rev M. w Mccain, and in- tcrnnerl was in the city cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
Radio Set Given
 Away Saturday

At II o'clock Saturday morning at The AGe-HernId building will chow the boys present how to con- struct . radio receiving set.
 4 complete tested set, with aerial and head phones will then be pre- scented to one of the bOys present.
 The first Age-HeraId rndio set was Given nway last Saturday and the boys were delighted with the new pIax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
COAL PRODUCERS ID
 MEET WITH HOOVER IN FARLEY TODAY
Will Seek to Secure Unani- nous Agreement to Secre- tary'S Proposed Sched-
 ule of Prices

Washington, June 14.-Represen- tatives of the producing and distrib- uting branches of the coal industry are to meet with Secretary Hoover tomorrow to consider steps for bring ing into line operators and dealers who have failed to comply with the administrators plan for voluntary price restraint during the strike.
 Advancing prices of anthracite coal are also to be considered at the conference which is to be attended by the special committee appointed from the National Coal association at the recent conference of operators with the commerce secretary and representatives of wholesale and re- tail coal dealers.
 The majority of operators and dealers Mir. Hoover said. "are hold ing faithfully to the voluntary plan but some districts and some indi- vidual operators and dealers and other districts having been en- couraged by the criticism of the plan to believe 1t may be broken down and that the alternative of legisla tion will give them great delays are making all the hay they can in the meantime, The result shows in the change of average prices of spot coal from s3.67 on May 22. before action by the administration to s3.0S on June 5. after the plan was put out but due to those who have not complied. average prices have risen to s3.44 on June l2. Their action Is exceedingly unfair to the majority who wish to maintain the reputation of the industry.
 Difficulties Arise
 "The difficulties arose: First, Tn respect to certain districts which have refused to accept the formula proposed at the meeting of May 3l. Prices in those districts which have refused to accept the plan have ad- vanced to as mnch as g per ton
 Second in respect to the measures that must be taken with reference to operators who are charging the maximum set for additions of costs in various mines, although their in- oreases In cost do not warrant the use of the maximums
 Third. in respect to complaints or wholesalers that sofhe operators are charging in their prices the selling costs when dealing with whole salers thus increasing the prices by between Is to 25 cents per ton.
 Fourth. in respect to the action of some anthracite holders in ad- vancing prices over the April l price sales"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-15
ALABAMA HQ'I!!s,!E.. MEMBER ]. .s;adDS. VOTE ON FORD OFFER.
Congressman Bankhead Urges Enough Time Wasted and Must Act Now if at All
 This Session
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Ase-Herald.

hdhHhEEOB DuTeAus inc AAe-heEatus
 800 Davidson Building. Washington, June 14.-(Special.l The members of the Alabama dele gation in the House express belief today that if the republicans will give them the opportunity of voting they will put through the offer of Henry Ford for the government properties at Muscle Shoals.
 Representative W. B. Bankhead of the Tenth district in speech in the House today appealed to the steer ing committee to the rules committee to give Muscle Shoals place of prefer enee. He declared that by no other means would 1t be possible to secure action this session of Congress. He argued that the House was loafing on the job and that there was no excuse for delay.
 Expressing the sentiment of the democratic membership, Mir. Bank head said:
 Much DeIiberation
 ''The Ford offer has been under consideration for more tban year. It has been in the hands of the military committee for over three month. Tint commit tee has now reported by almost unanimous vote In favor of the acceptance of the Ford offer. This House is ready to vote on
 the proposition. A majority of this House are in favor of accept- ing the offer, in my opinion.
 But there Is but one possible way f1 .afa 4e AL is by special rule to make it in order for consideration. The republican party leaders, the republican steering committee, can ask the republican rules committee to take that action and they will do 1t. Without their assistance our hands are tied and the Ford proposal will die for this ses- sion of Congress. The responsibility for action is clearly fixed
 'I appeal to the republican leaders in this House to give ua chance to vote--God knows there has been too much delay aI- ready. Henry Ford is waiting to go to work at Muscle Shoals. Thousands of unemployed men nre waiting for their chance to work. The farmers of America are dependent upon this opera ton as their only hope to have their fertilizer bills cut half in two. The business interests of the great Mississippi valley are urging instant action. -ss-S1s The House is through with tts other important business on the calendar. We are loafing on the job. There can be no excuse for failure to give this matter consideration now. Give us action, give us vote. We will do the rest