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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
G0VE ERNIN [ N I AL $.
 CARRY 16 SEATS.
 AT IRISH PULLS.
Republicans Win Only Four, While Rivals Sweep Ma
 tionaI University
BULLETIN


 DUBLIN August 2S.-The results of the general elections. officially and semi-officially announced, up to Il o'clock tonight, give the government 16 seats and the republicans 4. The farmer party is credited with 2, the Independents with and labor 1.
 DUBLIN, August 2S-CBy the As sociated Press With the exception of the national university contest, no election results or figures have yet been officially declared in the gen eral polling for members of the Dail Eireann throughout the Irish Free Free State. 1t is, therefore, still i'm possible to make any estimate of the eventual strength of the respective parties In the Dail.
 Nevertheless, there are indications of the possibility of the opposing parties being returned in more equal ly balanced strength than had been expected and it may be said that the republicans are tonight showing greater confidence in the results than the government party.
 For the national university the gov ernment candidates secured all three seats. They were Prof John Mac
 
 Michael Hayes, speaker of the last aDil, and Professor McGennis. CosErave Headed Poll.
 According to the first preference votes, which became known today President William T. Cosgrave in Kill kenny and Carlow headed the poll and secured election. Under the proDor- -tional representation system, no act ual polling figures are announced for several days, in certain cases the votes on first preference sufficient to announced in that way.
 President Cosgrave's brother, Philip CosgraNe, governor of Mtunt Joy prison, is elected for Dublin city south Gen. Richard Mulcahy minis ter of defense, on the first poll in the north. secured quota and a sur plus large enough when distributed to carry the other government candi- dates with him. Alderman Alfred Byrne, at present acting as deputy lord mayor of Dublin, standing as an independent, secured a quota in the same division. In the south city, Countess Markievfcz reversed her last years defeat. while Frank Aiken, the much wanted chief of staff of the re- publicans, who for long time had been ''on the run" also won 6 seat in the Dail. It is considered remark able that he stood third on the poll, as he was mainly responsible for the regulars decision to dump" instead of urrendering their arms.
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 SmaH Country Poii.
 Another feature of the elections was the small poll in the country, which the republicans count as ex- tremely favorable to their cause, as they claim to have boiled practically their full strength. It is everywhere admitted that the poll has not aver aged 70 per cent for the whole coun- try, and the Free Staters certainly ex- pected heavier bAlloting. In Cork. so per cent vote was boiled but in Gal way barely 50.
 The government party tonight. put their claim modestly at 50 seats, and they fear the republicans won 30. The republicans themselves claim 47, and their chief organizers are in high spirits.
 In the county of Dublin. Kevin O.Higgins, minister of home affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
WOMAN HELD AS SLAYER ON S1O,OOO BOND
Former Sheriff Charles I. MCGraW Of Lee County
 Is Dead

OPELI[A, Ala, August 2S.--(Spe- cial Leased Wire.) )--Mrs. Leila C.. Humber, who was convicted of mur- der in the second degree in Russell county for the killing of her hus- band in the spring Of 1922, was granted bail in the sum of $10,0OO Tuesday,, on a habeas corpls pro- ceeding before Judge c. r. Butler.
 Mrs. Humber was convicted and sentenced to a term of Il years last year. On appeal the case was re- versed and remanded for new trial She has been in jail at Opelika with out bail by reason of a pending mo tion by the state for a rehearing of the case before the court of appeals. Mrs. Humber made bond immediately after the hearing and left for home to await the new trial at Scale this fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
OCTOBER SET AS GOAL BY HUNGER. PINCHED N \ I ] N
Belgium Joins France In Ada mantine Front On Non-
 Evacuation
By FERDINAND JAIN OLeased Wire To The Age-Herald)

BERLIN, August 2S.-While Bel gium joins France in an adamantine front on non-evacuation of the Ruhr. Germany's industrialista and gov ernment chiefs are planning to fight on with passive resistance.
 Despite crumbling internal condi- tions, the battle is to be waged until October at least.
 Some quarters are even advising a longer pull, but as far as plans now go, October Is placed as the goal.
 The government and the industrial ists hope that by waging this des- perate fight until that time, they will have created a situation in France that will break Frances iron will and steel grasp on the Ruhr.
 The above information comes from well informed politico-industrial quarters.
 The government, and above all the Ruhr kings of coal and iron, know full well what battle until October -or past-will mean for the nation.
 It will mean an unprecedented coal shortage this winter, which in turn will mean industrial retardation.
 It may mean the pinch of hunger for nation already short on fats and potatoes.
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 Germany Playing the Limit.
 But, the story in nutshell, is this;
 Germany has all it's chips in the game, and< its government believes that now Is the time 10 win or lose. It doesn't talk losing. But some of it's tranker business men, in privacy, will tell you that it's one of the biggest gambles the world has ever seen, and that, much as they hate to admit it, they fear that "negotia- tions with France must come" as the way out of the impasse.
 Germany has now all the elemen ts for an internal revolution. The writer has seen winter come on in this land for four years, and knows full well that there is ever d hunger and pessimism propaganda; but one cannot escape the fact that the prospects for this winter are indeed dreary and dire.
 If gnawing at the stomach and chill in the marrow doesn't bring about new uprising between now and the time snow flies, it will be either a SuTpriSe-Or a miracle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
SEEK SOLUTION FOR OPERATION
 OF U. s. SHIPS
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and president of the Raeific Maj. Steamship company, declared that "all bUsitIess men" agree the govern ment cannot conduct commercial enterprise "as efficiently as private citizens skilled in the business" He expressed the opinion that represep- tatives of the board and of the op- orators could, working together eventually evolve a plan for private operation and ultimate private own ership. The losses suffered by the board he said, could thus be mate ually retired from the shipping busi- ness and left free to exercise it's proper governmental function as q supervisory body"
 We call your attention to the fact" he added, that the maritime supremacy of Great Britain is largely due to the close -operation between the government and the private ship owners"
 Ira C. Campbell, general counsel for the owners, in submitting brief in defense of the operators plan which the board recently reflected, charged that under the government operation political considerations in- terfered with the boards efficiency Commissioner F. I. Thompson imme- diately demanded that specific in- stances of political interference be cited, and MT. Campbell replied that men had been placed on ships at the behest of Congressman and Senators, and even members of the board, who were not experienced in shipping matters and were otherwise incom- potent.
 Commissioners P Il m m CT and Thompson and Chairman Farley all funeral will be ne1d from the resi- dence of the deceased Wednesday morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
PLAN TO CRUSH BACKBONEOFBIG
 COAL WALKOUT
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eral government, a regular organiza- tlon with an established headquarters
 The American Railway association has promised, with individual roads in upper Atlantic states, to see that the coal is properly distributed, said MT Wadleigh. The bureau of mines will seek to educate the public as to fuels that may be substituted for anthra- cite The Federated American Engi- neering Societies will designate mem bers in the various states to travl about, instructing dealers and domes- tic consumers in the safe and eco homie use of soft coal, oil or wood substitutes for anthracite.
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 To Interview Coolidge.
 Mr. Wadleigh, his staff and the of- ficial observers from other depart ments of the government left for Washington immediately after the conference too appraise President Coolidge of their results and to take steps toward perfecting the federal organization MT. Wadleigh proposed The state representatives also re- turned to their respective capitals to report and make ready for action if the threatened suspension of mines becomes effective
 In approving the governments plan, the conferees practically discarded that submitted to the United tSates coal commission in July by John C. Brydon president of the National Coal association, and resubmitted at today's conference.
 Speaking particularly as chairman of the bituminous operators special committee, which he said represented 90 per cent of the nations union and nonunion commercial soft coal tom nage, Mr, Brydon offered to turn over to the service of the government an emergency organization of operators WnlGn. DrpVlOHClW would flood New England with bi- luminous if the anthracite miners struck" at offices to be fixed by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
SOVIET COTTON DEAL
Half Million Bales Would go To
 Russia In Deal

DALLAS, Tex, August 2S.-Ap- proximately 5OO,OOO bales of cotton. representing the output of 125,O0O members of the farm labor union in Texas, wil be sold to the Russian government, it was declared at state headquarters of the union Tuesday.
 w. w, Fitzwater, president of the Farm Labor Union of America, is en route to Europe to conclude negotia- tion for the sale with Soviet repre- sentatives, it was said. The deal, if consummated, vii involve millions of dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
PnIICE ARRIVE TOn LATE

KANSAS CITY, Mo. August 2S.- Send my body back to my parents in Springfield, Mo-, and let them bury me. You have nc money"
 w. s. Paris. 45, carpenter, left this note to his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Paris after he had comm tied sui eide by hanging.
 Mrs. Paris, upon returning from her work at a laundry. found her husband slashing his wrists with a razor blade. She begged him to stop.
 When he demonstrated with her, she called the police, Paris was dead when they arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
PARTNERSHIPS MAIL THEFT

PAWHUSKA, OkIa-, August 28.-- Ike Ogg. one of the first to be ar rested by federal secret service men in connection with the hCld-up and robbery of the mail coach attached to the Katy" train near Okesa last arraigned here late Tuesday.
 His bond was placed at S50000. Seven others arraigned pleaded not guilty. Goldie Bates, said to be the sweetheart of Al" Spencer, notorious Oklahoma bandit, who at first was suspected in the train robbery, was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
sTANDARDIzp MARRIAGES

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August z8. (By Associated Press )-"Moral chaos and ruin" face the United States un- less there is a standardization of the laws controlling marriage and di- vorce, Mrs E. Jean Nelson Penfield practicing attorney of New York, told the National Association of Women Lawyers here tonight.
 "The subtle menace of unrestricted divorce" and "our lax and varying marriage laws" she declared, large ly feed the divorce courts and di- rectly give the white slave dealer the most effective opportunities to ply his lniquitous trade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
sInNERE TKIGNIORs NnTEn

WAsHINGTON. August 2S-Earth tremors of marked severity were re- corded from 6;22 to 7;50 o'clock to- night on the Georgetown university seismograph. Father Tondorf direc- tor of the observatory, estimated the center of disturbance at 5.600 miles from Washington, apparently north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
InHNsON READY non FRAY

CHICAGO, August 28.-Senator Hi- ram Johnson is ready to go to the mat with his political foes in Cali ft rnia if it is necessary to do so he indicated today when he stopped here today on his way home after tour of Europe.
 If there is a political fight in Cal ifornia," he said, "I am going to be in it and this without relation to any candidates" He added that wen come through in California just as we always have" His tour in Europe had notM changed his views to the effect that America has en- enough troubles of her own on this side of the Atlantic, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
M,DUFF TO HOSPITAL
Police Chief Believed Suffering From
 Liberated stOmuch

Chief Fred A. McDuff of the Bir- mingham rolice department, will en- ter one of the hospitals in Birining- ham the latter part of this week for treatment of an ailment that has ar flicted him for months.
 Although the doctors have not as yet officially diagnosed the chiefs ailment they are led to believe he has an Liberated stomach ana Npresent plans are to treat him for that malady. Complete rest and a special diet has been prescribed and an oper- ation hinted at.
 Mrs. McDuff wife of the police chief, recently underwent an opera ton and is doing nicely. expecting to leave the hospital shortly A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
ASKS s1O0,OOO DAMAGES

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., August 2s.-W. w. Wilcox of Tulsa, arrested in connection with the flogging ad- ministered Nathan Hantaman, two weeks ago, Tuesday filed suit ask ing S1OO, 900 damages against Gov. Jack Walton and Adjutant General Baird Markham.
 Wilcox in his suit declared his rep utation was damaged to the extent of $50, ,000 and he asked $50,000 for wrongful arrest by the military forces. which invaded Tulsa when Governor Walton, declared martial law there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
ONE IS KILLED, EIGHT ARE HURT IN CAVE-IN
Search For Body Of Tenth Man In
 Landslide

BALTIMORE, August 2S.-One man was killed, eight were injured and firemen and police are endeavor- ing to locate the body of tenth man believed buried when the side of an excavation for the new colored high school caved in suddenly abort noon today
 The dead man is Melvin G. Young 27.. timekeeper of gang of laborers who were at work in the excavation. The eight injured are all negroes. com6anies after leaving the gover- nor's office today.
 A communication to Samuel D.. Warriner chairman of the operators policy committee, proposing negotia- tions on maintenance of work was drafted. Governor isTfchot, asking judgment of the entire suspensio't did not concern himself with the de- tail important as it has been con- sidered by the parties to the contro- versy. Mr. Mariners response to the union suggestion was not given out but it was considered that oppor- tunity would be taken during the night to settle the point. About four thousand men will be needed in the mines to do the work.
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 Probable Suggestions
 Governor Pinchot, fully conversant
  tion he had to handle, was expected to consume several hours in prepar ing the details of his proposal. His peace proposal it was said by some advisers would have four things to suggest, as follows:
 1. A thirty day truce with with drawal of the union suspension or ders.
 2. Consent by operators to abolition of all but eight hour day employ ment.
 8. Consent by operators to allow unions to install agents in company offices on pay days for the purpose of collecting union dues.
 1. An agreement by both sides to continue joint negotiations for the purpose of fixing wage scales with the decision to be retroactive until September 1.
 In some respects the described peace offer corresponded with com promise proposal made by John L.. Lewis. the union president, to- the United States coal commission in New York two weeks ago. The sug sestion that union agents be in stalled in company offices to collect dues was said to be a partial com pliance with the union demand for the "check off the system by which the operators would collect the dues i OHt SoNh SthPiNSe anu turn tiISih direetely over to the union. The unions wage demand which would be left untouched by the suggested proposal, is for a s2 a day increase for all men employed by the day and 20 per cent increase Tn piece rates per ton for mining coal
 There were several variations how ever, in the advance accounts of what general course Governor Pinchot in- tended to pursue. He would be likely to ask in addition, full recognition for the union. some advisers said. Observers agreed. however, that he would avoid raising the proposal of arbitration though this has been con tinually advanced by the employers group and as often turned down flat ly by the union officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
CORN LIQUOR FLOWS
Admitted BOotlegEer Produces Liquor
 RRufVnI
GOLDSRORO. N. C..

GOLDSBORO, N. c, August 2S.- Folks are watching a revival meet ing here with more than usual in- tereSt
 An admitted bootlegger was con verted and a few moments later drew two bottles from his hip pockets and threw them away.
 Another man returned home and brough Mayor R. F. Bain a five gal lon jug of corn liquor. The mayor smashed the jug on the corner of the church building.
 A large crowd was present Tues day night.
 Mexican army is believed to be the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
Don't Intend selling.

The harvest has not been com pleted in Minnesota and the Dakotas' but county farm bureau agents there declared the farmers have no inten- tion of selling at the current mar ket price. The same was said of Wisconsin, where one county plans to use so per cent of the crop for feed. Dodge county Minnesota, banks are charging the farmers 10 per cent on short time loans. the agent de- clared. In Kittson county where it is said , per cent of the crop will go to the granaries, fully fone-fourth of the crop, d poor one this year, will not be threshed. This county had a wheat acreage of 95,000 acres be- fore the war, increased it to 147,000 during the war, reduced it to 7S.000 this year and will plant even less in 1924.
 Nebraska is holding nearly all of the crop, the report indicates, and feeding of the grain to live stock is increasing. Feeding is also increasing in Kentucky, New York, North Caro- lima, Indiana and Montana, where the yield is not large but some coun- ties produce some wheat. Some Ohio counties have sold the entire crop: others are reported holding as high as75 per cent of it.
 In two Montana counties, part of the 1922 wheat crop is still on hand, the report shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
To Fight Or Wt PqssUe Resistance Against Ru Occupa
EARTHQUAKE REC0R

TUCSON, Ariz, August earthquake starting about { day, and lasting for nearly < was recorded on the seismoe the United states magnetic tory northwest of Tucson, to A. J. Ludy, observer in c. the observatory. The distant disturbance from the local tory was not determined. made emphatic denial that situation existed.
 Much of Mir. CampbelPs ar was devoted to explaining tfI ers' plan, under which the ment would assume all the los period of years and the ope after payment of certain exI would devote the net profits fund for the ultimate purch; the ships. The present amounting to approximately $5 GOO annually. he said, would | teriaDy reduced through priva eration, and the governInen vances to the owners under tn would be less than under govef operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
FoRMER sHBRIFF DIES

Charles T. McGraw, prominent citizen and farmer, sawmill man and one time sheriff of Lee county, died at his home here Monday night after a lingering illness of over year with kidney trouble. The deceased was 65 years of age, was born near Salem and lived in Lee county all his life He was a prominent figure in county politics for a number of years, having served ss county com missioner and as sheriff. Six years ago he was a candidate for the of- flee of sheriff again but was de- feated
 He is survived by one brother, Homer McGraw, and three sons, Will H.. c. T., Jr, and Pete McGraw The was far ahead of all candidates on the first count, and Is elected. No doubt is felt concerning the return of all the ministers. The election or Aiken also in a way is an advantage to the government, as it is said to in volve the defeat of the laborite, Ca thai OShannon.
 The proportional system was de- signed to secure representation for all substantial minorities, and both in Dublin and the counties the repub- licans admittedly have a minority large enough to county. In the na- tional university contest, the only one in which official figures are available, the republicans made a poor showing. Prof Hugh Ryan ob- taining only 93 votes, while Professor MacNeill received 11S. Ryan did not improve on subsequent counts get ting no second preferences, Eamonn DeValera Is still chancellor of this university and the statute provides no means of removing him from that position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
RAnIn ABSTRACTION FATAL-

MEMPHIS Tenn, August 2S.- While examining a friends radio set, w. F. King, Jr., 15, was electrocuted tonight when he grasped an aerial wire, which was attached to dynamo equipped to-generate 2,3O0 volts. The friend, Clyde Ketner, 14. at whose home the set was operating was knocked unconscious when rushing to young Kings aid, he came in contact with the wire.
 The Ketner boy recovered but King was pronounced dead when taken to hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

Wool is an Important agricultural export of Iceland. much of it being woven into blankets in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29

Mexican army is believed to be the only buyer of airplanes in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-29
MINUTE
 NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
OPPOSES PITTsBURG PLUS

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., August 2S.- A resolution declaring "emphatically and unreservedly" against the steel trade practice known as "Pittsburg plus" was adopted today a { the an nuaI convention Of the National As sodfation of Attorneys General The resolution said it is unjust" and "uneconomic," and pledges the asso- ciations support in the fight being made against the practice.