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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
A1aban1a Mines Threaten Record For Coal Outp1
CARRIERS WILL TELL WHY THEY OPPOSE
 CUT IN GRAIN RATES

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 12.-Railroad rate experts will take the witness stand at the reopening of the western freight rate hearing before the inter- state commerce commission tomorrow to explain why the carriers oppose the cut in rates on grain, grain products and hay demanded by the railroad commissions and public ser vice commissions of Louisiana ass eight central western states.
 The first phase of this case was heard by the interstate commerce commission in Washington, December II. when witnesses representing the agricultural interests, the federal re- serve banks of Kansas City, Chicago, Minneapolis and rate experts for the states Involved were heard. At the conclusion of the first hearing the railroad asked for an adjournment to enable them to prepare their evf- dence.
 The original complaint was filed by the Kansas state public utilities com mssicn before the interstate com merce commission in September, 1923. Before the commissions of Louisiana. N1lHHeSVt f,iANSui aShdr MISSOURI, Ohia- homa, North aud South Dakota in- tervened in the case in support of the complaint filed by the Kansas commission. It is companion case to that filed by the Kansas commits sion in 1921 when freight rates on grain, grain products and hay in the western district were reduced to the extent of one-half of the 35 per cent allowed the railroads in 1920. The de- crease sought involves an aggregate cut Of approximately 32,000,000 ac- cordlng to Clyde M. Red. chairman of the Kansas commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
K|DNAP TEACHE ER r RUM NUT RE DAME
 CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Sister Cecilia Believed to Have Been Forcibly Taken From Institution by Un-
 known Persons.

FREDERICK, Md, Feb. 12.-Sister Dame academy here, who was be- lieved to have been Kidnapped from the institution this afternoon, re- turned to the convent tonight after she had escaped, according to her story to Father William J. Kane, supervisor of the academy. from a house in Baltimore, where she was held captive for several hours.
 Sister Cecilia, who formerly was Miss Marie whelen of Verona, Pa., is in a serious condition. according to a statement by Father Kane she is suffering from shock and blow received on the head by unidentified persons.
 According to Father Kane, the kidnapping occurred between 2 and o'clock While sister Cecilia was giving piano instructions to a pupil, he said, she noticed man and a woman standing beside closed automobile across the street from the convent She became alarmed. he stated. as the couple acted mys- teriously. An hour after the pupil had left and while she was alone in the room, she noticed the woman peering through window. When she went to investigate, according to her story to Father Kane, the man struck her over the head, rem dering her unconscious. She said she did not remember anything until she came to several hours later In the Baltimore house.
 E FREDERICK, Md. Feb. 12.-Sis- ter Cecilia, teacher at the Notre Dame academy here, was believed to have been Kidnapped from that insti- tuition today. according to Father William J. Kane. supervisor of the academy. Father Kane announced that Sister Cecilia, who was Marie whalen, s3 years old, of Verona, Pa. was found to be missing at 2 o'clock this afternoon. There were signs of struggle in the room she occupied, he stated. and a bottle be- lfeved to contain chloroform was dis covered on the floor.
 Father Kane also stated a brok en gfrdle rosary and a black veil be- longing to Sister Cecilia also were found on the floor of the room.
 Police are looking for a man and woman who had parked a closed au- tomobile opposite the convent at the academy. June Roddy, a 12-year-old student, who had taken a music les son from Sister Cecilia less than an hour before the supposed k'dnaping told the authorities that the strang- CTS had been seen by the nun, who seemed to be aroused at their curi- osity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
DUPONT INCOME TAX INJUNCTION REVIEW REQUESTED OF COURT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-A petition for review of the decision of the United States court for Delaware, affirmed by the third circuit court of appeals, enjoining the collection of an income tax of S1,576,000 as- sessed against Alfred I. Dupont, after a stock transfer transaction, was filed in the supreme court today by the government.
 The government did not ask the court to rule on the merits of the tax, confining it's petition strictly to a question of Jurisdiction and proce- dure, but it pointed out in it's brief that the supreme court in its recent decisions in the Phelps case held that in certain circumstances shares were taxable income.
 When the E. l. Dupont-Denemour Powder company of New Jersey was reorganized and the D. I. Dupont De Nemours & Go. of Delaware was or- ganized, the government contends, Alfred I. Dupont, as a stockholder of the New Jersey corporation, received 75.534 shares of the common stock his ownership of over 37,000 shares of the common stock of the New Jsr- sey corporation. This transaction, the government insists, reported in effect the distribution of a dividend from the surplus of the New Jersey corporation on the basis of two shares of the Delaware corporation stock for each share of the New Jer- sey corporation, and 1t was assessed on that basis by the commissioner of internal revenue.
 The government position is that the lower federal courts were with out authority to enJoin collection of the tax. The court proceedings, 1t holds, should have been begun after such a payment to enforcement of It's return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
A Good Thing-Don't Miss It

Send your name and address plainly written together with cents (and this slip) to Chamberlain Medicine Co.,, Des Moines, Iowa, and receive in return a trial package containing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchial. flu" and whooping coughs, and tickling throat; Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles. indigestion, gassy pains that crowd the heart, biliousness and constipa- tion; Chamberlain's Salve, needed in every family for burns. scalds. wounds, piles, and skin affections; these valued family medicines for only cents. Don't miss it.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
WOMAN REPRESENTS SOVIET RUSSIA ASI MINISTER TO NORWAY i

CHRISTIANIA. Norway, Feb 12.- (By Associated Press. .)-Madame Alexandra Kollantay, former bolshe- vik minister of public welfare, whose appointment by the soviet govern ment as Russian minister to Norway has just been announced, is the most avowed feminist in Russia
 Madame Lenine, wife of the bol- shevik premier; Madame Trotzky, wife of the soviet minister of war, and many other Russian communists frequently have stated that feminism in Russia existed only in the mind of Madame Kollantay, who probably is the best known woman orator bol- shevism has produced. She has spoken for years to the women fac tory workers in all parts of Russia, urging them to make a demand for greater representation in the soviet government and lamenting the slight attention communism has paid to women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
TURKS AT SMYRNA IN A MORE CONCILIATORY
 MOOD WITH ALLIES

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 12-(By Associated Press.)-A distinct im- provement in the situation respect ing both Smyrna and the. peace out look is reflected in official quarters tonight. It is understood that the Turkish authorities at Smyrna have adopted more conciliatory tone in their exchanges with the comman- ders of the foreign warships, while a similar softening is reported in An gora's communications directly with the allies.
 Immediate favorable results are looked for on Ismet Pasha's arrival; it is expected that he will give def mite assurances that the peace nc- gotiations have not been ruptured, but deferred, and that way is open for the adjustment not only of the smyrna affair, but the resumption of peace parleys.
 No official utterances have been received here, but this is the view in well informed circles.
 Snow in Rumania and heavy weather at sea have delayed Ismet Pasha's arrival here; meanwhile Renal Pasha and other ministers have gone to Smyrna to attend an economic congress, thus postponing the conferences which were expected to be held immediately upon Ismet's reaching Constantinople.
 The fact that a Russian soviet minister also has gone to Smyrna has caused comment in view of in- sistent reports of the conclusion of a Russo Turkish agreement at Laus- anne. Presumably the Turks are awaiting overtures for the reopening of the treaty discussion and are maintaining the position that the allies caused the breakdown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
SIX FACE TRIAL IN
 HEREIN MINE RIOTS

MARION, III, Feb. 12.-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Selection of . jury was begun today to try six men on charges of first degree murder in the second trial of the Herrin mine riots last June, in which 25 persons were killed. Four jurors were ac- cepted tentatively by the state. A new panel of 50 venirmen was or- dered summoned for tomorrow. The state believes 1t has the strongest cases against the six.
 Those who must stand trial are: Otis Clark and Bert Grace, two of the defendants who were found not guilty in the first trial; Hugh Willis, an officer in the Illinois Mine Work CTS union; James Brown, a negro; Phill I. Fontenetti and Oscar Howard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Totals ........ 1.sss. 900 l,lB0,ool


 The paradox In the coal field is the tremendous production by furnace companies and other large industrial concerns and the complaint of com mercial operators that they do not get sufficicient cars to keep mines going at all regularly. They allege that the railroads are not furnish ing them cars in the same proportion that they do the industrial coal con- sumers. The industrial coal ocnsump- ton is so steady and continuous that the traffic Is conveniently handled. Commercial mines claim that the in- dustrial coal mines get the best of it.
 The Montevallo Coal company, has succeeded in obtaining an order from the interstate commerce commission requiring the Southern railway to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
MFR ROUGE CRIME TO
 BE FURTHER PROBED

 MONROE, La, Feb. 12.-The Morehouse grand jury commission, consisting of six members, will meet at Bastrop tomorrow to select grand jury to investigate hooded band activities in the parish during the last six months which culminated on August 24 in the Kidnapping and death of Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richard Mer Rouge citizens.
 It was intimated during the pub lie hearing that in the event the grand jury failed to return indict- ments, the state would file bills of information against number of persons alleged to have participated in the hooded band operations on charges ranging from assault to manslaughtor.
 Whether the state would ask for change of venue to some other judicial district could not be learned tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
supply their mines with 10 cars per

supply their mines with 16 cars per day for some time to come.
 The steam and commercial coal de- mand Is not being fully met and mining operations would be large-. it Is claimed, if the commercial mines got cars enabling steadier operations. Many of them, it Is stated, are not running moro than two days week.
 Open top cars arr being used by shippers of pig iron, steel, brick, sand and pipe. Traffic in these and many other items using open top cars Is very heavy, which also initiates against full supply of cars for moving commercial coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
WATSON ExToLs LTNCoLN

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-Address- ng Lincoln memorial dinner tonight of the board of trustees of Lincoln Memorial University of Tennessee, at which President Harding and other higl officials were guests of honor Senator Watson of Indiana declared Lincoln's whole philosophy of demo- cracy and equality was an "exhortation to achievement by sacri- flee, and blow at all violence in seeking to solve the problems of life."
 MT. Lincoln had no illusions con- corning the doctrine of equality as announced in the Declaration of Inde- pendence,' Senator Watson said. He did not understand that document to declare that men are equal physically or mentally or spiritually, . with the Marxian theory of equality he had no patience and we should have none. That large number of people who, believe in the theory of economic determinism, or that all the problems of life, condcut, government, and character are to be determined on the basis of economic policies, are teaching a doctrine not found in the Declaration of Independence, or in the constitution of the United States"
 The board of trustees added the fol- lowing members: Associate Justice D. T. Sanford of the United States supreme court: Meyers Coopers of Cincinnati and Mark T. Mckee of De- troit.
 TESS TRIBUTE 70 LINCOLN
 LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb. 12.-Simeon D. Fess. senator-elect from Ohio, principal speaker at the Lincoln day dinner here tonight, euiogized both Abraham Lincoln and his successor, President Harding.
 Lincoln. MT. Tess said, solidified public opinion, determining to pre- serve the union, which determination is properly estimated as the greatest event in history of civil government since the dawn of civilization. It was the final test of the represen- tative system which has now covered the world as the waters cover the sea-"
 Lincoln's success, he added was not accidental but providental." Whatever be the degree of serious ness of the problems of Lincoln's day." MT. Fess continued, they were not more so than those facing the nation in the great wars aftermath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

head. nose, throat and lungs and car- ries medicine where sprays. douches and salves cannot possibly reach. Its effect Is soothing an healing and Is entirely harmless. It contains no cubebs or tobacco, and may be used by women and children as well as men.
 If you suffer from catar- |, asthma, catarrhal deafness, or If subject to frequent cold you should " Dr. Blosser's Remedy, which may be had at any Crug store; or if you desire proof of it's beneficial and pleasant effect, send 10 cents (coin or stamps) to The Blosser Co.,, 27 BID, Atlanta. Ga. for trial package.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Germs of Skin Diseases Meet
 Conquering Foe

Germs of Eczema, Tetter, Pella- grand other forms of blood troubles make their headway in ex- act accordance with the scarcity of red corpuscles in the blood.
 When these corpuscles are multi piled and strengthened to the ex- tent of being capable of overthrow ing disease germs, then and only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
FOUR DAMS AUTHORIZED
VAN KEUREN READY TO DROP AUDITORIUM
(Continued From Page One,

 minor changes necessary. McLendon and Cloe have made this statement publicly and Dickson has made it in conference, it is understood Dick son is reported to have been the lead ing opponent of Van Keuren's reeom- mendations.
 Mrs. Mary Echols is standing firmly for a check of the plans in accord . ance with Van Keuren's recommen- dations, although she once voted to award the contract for the "building enclosed" to D. E. Manasco. Com missioner W. L. Harrison, who alone opposed the awarding of the con- tract to Manasco. now wants to be shown" more about the propsition.
 Incidentally, Manasco was at the city hall Saturday, talking to com missioners. He is understood to be in Montgomery now, in the interest of William A. Watts chances to be named on the state tax commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
MILLIONS OF GIANTS
 PUT ON JOB

then, does the disease begin it's los ing battle.
 Sul-Ferro-Sol is mineral water rich with the one element (iron) that strengthens and multiplies red corpuscles-it makes them by the million.
 One teaspoonful of Sul-Ferro- taken 3 times day quickly displays the wonderful effects of this rem edy.
 Liberal bottle $1.25 at all drug stores.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
COAL JUMP PS 65PERCE IN PRODUCTION
industrial Concerns Record Tremendous Activities and Commercial Operators Are Complaining of Car
 Scarcity.

Alabama coal production in the first five weeks of the year shows a 65 per cent increase over the 1922 production of the same period and one of 26 per cent over the same weeks in 1921. Production of the first five weeks fthis year totals 1,899,oo0 tons, compared with 1,150,o0o and 1,505,0o0 tons, respectively, in 1922 and 1921. The present production is very close to the record production of short period in July and August, 1922, when the western emergency de- mand made production reach 400,- 900 tons during two weeks and approach that mark during several weeks.
 Production By Weeks
 Production by weeks in 1928 and 1929 follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
MEETS UNUSUAL DEATH

ROCHESTER,, N. r., Feb. 12- Thomas Cripps, watchman, whose body was fund this morning in 8 downtown building, was suffocated it Is believed, by rubber cement which sealed his throat and mouth. The body was found on the floor of the boiler room, directly under the faucet of a barrel or rubber cement. The faucet was open and the cement was pouring over Cripps face and body. His lips were sealed tightly by the cement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

I tlil0oJ catarrh special st.
 Dr. Blosser's RemedJ Is com- posed of medici- nal herbs. flow CTS and berries. W h 1 c h yo u smoke in & dainty pipe or cigarette. The smoke -vapor is inh. led into all
 no air pass ages of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
SMYRNA QUIET

SMYRNA, Feb. 12.-(By Associ- ated Press.)-Mustapha Kemal Pasha.
 Turkish nationalist leader, has ar- rived here. Calm prevails throughout
 the city. No additional warships
 have entered either the Ismid or Smyrna harbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
SNOW DELAYs TRAINs

RENO. New, Feb. 12.-Aerial mall service in Nevada was completely halted because of storm conditions and railroads were experiencing diff ficulty in moving their trains be- cause of deep snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
FLOODS SERIOUS

MONROE, La, Feb. 12.-Flood con- dtions in the valley of the Ouachita river, along the Louisiana Arkansas border. continued tonight to grow serious with the further spreading of the waters from the swollen stream over the lowlands of that section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
HOW TO .GET RID
 IF CATARRH
A Simple, Safe, Inexpen- sive Method that Clears Out the Head, Nose and Throat.

There is no disease more offensive
 or disagreeable. or no disease that
 will lead to as much serious trouble as catarrh. You can now get rid of it by a simple. safe, pleasant home
 remadY discovered by pr. Blosser, g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
poRTo RICANs ASSEMBLE

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Feb. 12.- The Porto Rican legislature met and organized today, then recessed tc March 12. Cayetano Colly Couchi pre- |sented his resignation as speaker of the lower house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
LAUNCH NE W MOVE
 n SECuRE VnTE ON SHOALS OFFER
Democrats of House Plan to Link Cape Cod Canal Leg isIation With Henry
 Ford'S Bid.
WASHINGTON BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Wa aI,fr0fan n N Eah Ia

The rules committee of the House which has found it impossible to re- port rule authorizing the considera- tion of the Henry Ford offer for Muscle Shoals, agreed this afternoon to report tomorrow rule making islation transferring the title to the Cape Cod canal to the federal gov ernment for s11,o0o.oOo.
 According to the strategy devised this afternoon, Representative Finis Garrett of Tennessee, acting demo- cratic leader. will after argument move to recommit the Cape Cod canal rule with instructions, that along with that rule, the committee report rule putting Muscle Shoals in order.
 Ford advocates tonight, including at least one representative from each of the southern states, con- cludes after a conference that they would have fair chance to recommit the Cape Cod rule, and thus force a rule for the consideration of Muscle Shoals
 Unless the plans are changed to- morrow. there Is promised at least an indirect test of the strength of the Ford forces. It is certain that the movement will have the support of those who advocate the acceptance of the Ford offer without amendment and those who would accept that offer only when amended.
 FOUR DAMS AUTHORIZED
 The federal power commission to- day issued a permit in favor of the Alabama Power company authorizing the construction of four dams m the Tallapoosa river.
 The permit was formally accepted by the company. and work will be initiated immediately, it is said. The improvements will cost about S12,- 000,000 which figure. 1t is estimated, will be increased as progress Is made on the work.
 The permit was applied for about four months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
WILD DEER NEAR BROADWAY

NYACK, N. T., Feb. 12.-Forty Wild deer from the hills tonight were resting about the lawns, flower beds and open spaces of Nyack. contented- ly chewing their cuds and ruminat- ing on the adventure which had brought them within A minutes of Broadway Heavy snows in the hills are believed to have sent the deer down in search of forage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
ALABAMA P0STMASTERs NOMINATED BY HARDING

WASHINGTON BUREAU
 THE AGE-HEkAlD ,
 Washington, D. C., Feb 12 The President today nominated Al Ten R. Byrd and Edna Young to be postmasters at Luverne and Warrior respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Flashes Off Wire

ADA, Okla, Feb. 12.-Dismissal of the bribery charge pending against former Gov. J. B. A. Robertson of Oklahoma will be sought in district court here tomorrow by defense at- torneys, Special Judge Hal Johnson of Shawnee will be asked to sustain Ia general demurrer to the indict- ment brought against the former state executive in Okmulgee last year, charging that he accepted part of a s25,000 bribe tG permit an in
 solvent bank to continue operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

Even sick child loves the "fruity" taste of California Fig Syrup" If
 the little stomach is upset. tongue
 coated, or if your child is cross, feverish, full of cold, or has collie, d teaspoonful will never fail to open
 the bowels. In few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly 1t works all the constipation poison sour bile and waste from the tender, little bowels and gives you a well, playful child again.
 Millions of mothers keep "Califor- nio Fig Syrup" handy. They know a teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for
 genuine "California Fig Syrup" which
 has directions for babies and children
 of all ages printed on bottle. Mother!
 You must say California, or you
 may get an imitation fig syrup.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

Production by weeks in 1928 and 1923 follows: