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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
TO BOND NATIONS
 WA F ERWAY SYSTEM
Recommendations Made In War Department Section
 To Widen Streams

WASHINGTON. Nov 1S.--Nation- wide development of waterways and the establishment of common car riers upon the principal waterways of the country are recommended hy Col. T. o. Ashburn, chief of the in land and coastwise waterways serv- ice of the war department. in his an nual report to the Secretary of War made public today ..
 As a means of achieving this pur- pose, Colonel Ashburn offered 8 plan by which the existing water ways service would be continued by a corporation to be created by Com gress and given power to promote, encourage and maiptain deep-wa ter transp portation. and to foster and pre- serve in full vigor both rail and water transportation"
 The plan recommended. Colonel Ashburn saids could be put into ef-
 feet without congressional appro- prjation, would relieve the War Sec retary of handicaps of govern mental operation and allow the af- fairs of the corporation to be con- ducted on business basis. The system would be financed by com mon stock issued by the corporation and by a bond of $1o,00O,00o by the United States treasury.
 The War Secretary, as ex-officio president of the corporation, would be authorized to purchase for the United States $1.500.000 worth of the bonds and to hold not less than 51 perscent of the common stock for the government. The business of the cor poration would be conducted by an advisory board, composed of II per sons, which would function under federal manager acting as the per sonal representative of the secretary.
 The report suggested that Con- gress be asked to make an initial appropriation of $5.50O.0O0 as capi- tai fund for development purposes and to provide that when the. water ways service has developed a barge line sufficiently to have proved It's success the secretary might dispose of 1t to the private, state or munich pal purchasers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
k:;;5;5:i5i;jJi1 x < i;ji.I GOES TO HELL IN A SINGLE JUMP
So Declared Dr. Stuart In First Of Series Of Lectures On Sin And Effect On Men, Women And Children
.IDLENESS IS SCORED AS
 BASIS OF ALL TROUBLE
Literature, Pictures And Other People Described As
 Companions Having h. fIuence Upon Ones Life

Nobody goes to hell in one jump" Rev. George R. Stuart of the First Methodist church declared Sunday night in the first of series of lec- lures on First Steps in Sin" We go by gradual process of yielding to one sin after another until our powers of resistance are broken"
 Standing room was at a premium before the preaching hour rolled around.
 Keeping bad company was given as sin in the world The story of man s fall in the Garden of Eden was drawn upon for a moral, which was found in the careless manner in which Eve made friends with the devil represented by the serpent. careful of their companions, and word of caution spoken against hasty marriages, which. Dr. Stuart pointed out. often lead to unhappi- ness.
 Tt is the idle man or woman who usuall.- gets into trouble" he con tinued, passing on to his second point. ''The serpent went to Eve and tempted her because she was idle. Adam was busy and escaped tempta- tion. That is one of the main ob- jections I have to wealth, that 1t makes for too much leisure and leaves a man or woman open to temptation"
 The successful and happy life was described as the life of struggle. It is easy to float with the stream or to coast downhill. pr. Stuart said, but the person who makes more than a fair success of his Christian lire must go against the current of popu- lar whims and fancies.
 "There are three kinds of in fluences that are included in per sons companions" he added. These arc literature, pictures and other people. All of these have an inn portant influence on the sort of life a man 1eads.'
 "Narrowness True Badge"
 The congregation was urged not to sfsar the charge of narrowness which he called one of the badges of the true Christian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
SPANISH ROYALTY VISITING IN ITALY
Great Preparations Being Made To Welcome Alfonso
 And Victoria To Rome

SPETIA, Italy. Nov. 1s.-The royal train bearing King Alfonso and his Queen of Spain arrived here at p. m. Sunday. amid the applause of crowds gathered at the railway sta- tion to greet the visiting royalties.
 King Alfonso and the Queen are on their way to Rome. where they will visit King Victor and Queen Elena. to cement still more closely the rela- tions between Spain and Italy. They also will have an audience with the Pope.
 The royal train should arrive at the terminal station in Rome early Mon day morning, when the Capital City will welcome the friendly visitors. Arrangements have been made to care for a great crowd along the way through which the royal carriage will roll on it's journey from the ter minal to Quirinal palace.
 The royal waiting room at the ter minal has been transformed into a bower of flowers in honor of King Alfonso and the Queen. and notable greeting has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
DISPATCHER HURT WHEN SIDE SWIPED
Taxicab Strikes Man AIight- ing From Street Car,
 Witnesses Say

H. W. Ragan. 1900 Oakland avenue, dispatcher for the B. R. L. & P. Co.,, was struck and seriously injured about the face and head at S:05 o'clock as he was ste pping from street car corner of Avenue A and Twentieth street.
 According to illnesses. Reagan stepped off the left side of the car and as he did so a taxicab driven by Char.es Aston, passing on the left side of the car, struck him, knock ing him down.
 Ridout's ambulance answered call and Reagan was rlsed to St. Vim cents hospital where medical aid was rendered. Aston. the cab driver was placed under arrest by Scouts Hous- ton and Reed but vas later released on bond. Aston cave his address as 1403, Sixteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
ROTHSCHILD'S FL EA BEQUEST> IS PRAISED
British Museum Receives Several
 Thousand Specimens

LONDON, Nov. 1s.-'rhe scientists of the natural history department of the British Museum, are delighted at a remarkable bequest from the late Nathaniel Rothschild. in the form of the largest and most complete collec- tion of fleas in the world. The col lection comprises several thousand specimens, each carefully preserved in a tiny bottle.
 MT. Rothschild often commissioned exploring expeditions to find for him specimens of the fleas infesting c@ tain animals or birds In far parts of the world, and he Is credited in press accounts of the bequest with having once financed an expedition largely to obtain the flea of the Arctic seal.
 Major Austen of the insect depart n.ent of the museum said the collec- tion contained specimens of nearly all the distinct kinds of fleas in the world, and that it was particularly valuable for the study of their dis ease carrying properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
SMALL INCREASE IS NOTED IN F00DSTUFFS
Change In Prices In Past Thirty
 Days Almost Negligible

W WASHINGTON, Nov. 1T.-Food prices during october increased one fourteenth of 1 per cent over those of September, according to figures made public by the department of la bor. For the year ending october , the increase in all articles of food Combined was 5 per cent, while an increase of A per cent over prices of 10 years ago was noted.
 The greatest increase was in strict ly fresh eggs, which advanced 12 per cent over prices of the previous month. Other articles showing in- creases included sugar, cheese, lard, butter, flour, corn meal, onions, fresh milk, rice, coffee, bananas and. oranges.
 Potatoes showed a decrease of 15 per cent and cabbages 9 per cent. Other food articles decreasing in cost were pork chops. sirloin and round steak, leg of lamb. navy beans, prunes, rib roast, raisins, chuck roast. hens and hams,
 Bread was among the foods listed as making no change in cost, along with bacon, evaporated milk, wheat cereal, Inacaroni, and various canned foods. The average family expendi- ture for food increased in 20 cities, although no increases exceeded per cent. Twenty cities showed decreases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
DOINCARE BITTERLY DENOUNCES DALLYZNG
BUSINESS SENTIMENT IN
 DOMESTIC AFFAIRS GOOD

ports being interpreted as indicating a crop of less than 10000 900 bales, cotton prices resumed their advance and touched new highs at better than S4 cents to the pound.
 Freight Loadin@s StiIi Good.
 Railroad freight ioadings for the week ended November 3, which were well in excess of 1000, 900 cars, com ing at a time when the movement usually is undergoing a seasonal de- cline were taken as showing that the distribution of goods is still going on at an extraordinary rate and that current consumption is high.
 Grain prices were more susceptible to the foreign news, December wheat dropping back about cents to around S1,01. Corn also was smoe- what lower, IS is natural with the new crop coming on to relieve a tight spot position.
 German news, Franco-British in- ability to agree on 8 policy land un- certainty over the coming British election carried sterling off another 10 cents to new low for the year below S42S
 Proportionally, the decline in French francs was even more severe amounting to nearly : per cent and resulting in new low for all time at about 5.20 cents.
 Most of the selling of the foreign exchanges originated abroad. New York being a buyer on most occa- sions, and London observers were of the opinion that 8 flight from cer- tain of the European currencies was in progress, holders of floating bal ances seeking the safety afforded by the American dollar. Presentation of commercial bills against exports and speculation for the decline also were factors, but it was generally felt tha, an important flow of capital toward New York had been set in motion.
 Under the circumstances continu- ation in ease in money was considered natural
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
THIRD PARTY HEADS TO HOLD CONVENTION
Committee Of 4S Requested To
 Meet In May, 1924

CHICAGO. Nov. 1S.-7Representa- tives of number of progressive po- litical organizations from different states meeting here today consider ed resolutions looking to the uniting of the organizations into a third Skrty. which would hold convention @A May 30. 1924.
 The representatives met in re- sponse to call issued some time ago in New York by J. A. Hopkins, chair man of the Committee of Forty Eight" NM
 The resolutions recommended "a platform embodying public owner ship of the railroads, control of money and credits by the people through government banks and CO., operative banks. public controlf of natural resources and preservation of civil rights guaranteed bXh the constitution and legislation toNpre- vent judicial abuses" .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
WILL WIDEN ZONE COVERED IN RH|NELAND
Practically Cuts Loose From Further ParIeys With Old Allies Regarding Collection
 Of Preparations By Council NEW PLACEMENTS MADE WITH EUROPEAN NATIONS French Premier Is 0utspoken
 In His Doubt Of The Sin-
 cerity Of Germany To Pay
 War Debt Without Force

PARIS. Nov 1S-Premier Poin- care had the last word Sunday after room. the word that France would press new penalties against dis obedient Germany and tighten it's grip upon the Rhineland, whether or not Great Britain desires it.
 In d speech inaugurating new movement to war dead at Neully. the French Premier said;
 We are forced to use penalties. We will take them. If they d. not obtain satisfaction we furthermore are resolved not to eVacuate the oc- eupied territories before all clauses 0 fthe Versailles treaty are executed and we are solidly protected against possibilities of new aggression Will Widen Occupied Zone.
 If Poincare is forced to take thes. Lew steps that he speaks of---and it is likely now that he wilt is un- derstood he will. proceed first wsth the seizure of Barmen and Fiber field two adjoining great textile cen- ters of the Rhineland. This seizure would complete the French grip on the Rhineland railroad system and add the necessary touch to perma- nent occupation of Germany Then the French political general Issima could and probably will, proceed o tighten his grip on the Ruhr. pIa1-
 
 sources on a permanent scale.
 loiaeare was prompted to his new ous1arst by word from Central Eu- ropeaa allies Of France-Czechoslo Vakia. Poland and USoslavia-thar they would support any punitive measures he takes against Germany. Poincare pointed out to them that they might hang bt the same moose which Germany is holding unless they join with France to break the rope,
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 Boldly Outspoken.
 Poincare was boldly plain in his statements.
 We will hold security in ths amount of reparations due us.'' he 1told his hearers. "Already .Germarev has llayedtwith stipulatfons destined to SaarantSe our security. paralSzed the action of the commission of con
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
DEVELO LOPMENT BODIES MEET IN NEW ORLEANS
Reclamation And Forestation To Be
 Subjects Discussed

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1S.-Repre- sentatives of the Florida develop ment board the Mississippi develop ment board, the Southern Pine asso ciationI and the New Orleans Asso- citation of Commerce will hold a three-day conference here, beginning Tuesday, to discuss reclamation, cut over lahds and forestation.
 The opening session will be pre- sided over by United States Senator Joseph E. Randell of Louisiana.
 Governor John NJ, Parker of Lou isiana W. B. Bankhead of Alabama. John T. Kirby of Houston and Rep resentative Addison T. Smith of Iowa are on the program for addresses.
 Home making, immigrants for farm lands and financing settlers also are the subjects to come up for discussion during the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
0VERC0AT THEFTS ANNUAL FEATURE OF
 F0OTBALLERS' BALL

Some 20 guests went home over coatless Sunday morning from the dance given at the Country club given in honor of the visiting foot ball teams from Auburn and Centre, according to report filed at police headquarters Sunday.
 According to the story, his wss a repetition on a smaller scale of a similar dance at the club last year, when approximately 50 coats were taken. Whether this was one of the features of the annual Auburn-Cen- tre battle or not was not stated by the club officials. They req-ssted that an investigation be made in an effort to recover the coats of the club patr. s. if possible
 Police are now working on the case and developments are expected within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
SENATOR 1 | ] GE ' v|S|Ts COOLIDGE
Believed Republican Leader And President Conferred
 Over Coming Congress

WASHINGTON, Nov 1S.-President Coolidge had an extended conference today with Senator Lodge of Massa- chusetts, republican leader of the Senate. The meeting was the first of any considerable length between the two since MT. Coolidge entered the White House.
 No statement regarding the con ference was obtainable and Senator Lodge maintained his customary reticence. Information obtained prior to the conference, however, was that the presidential message to Congress. the legislative program for the com ing session and possibly the political situation would be discussed. The conference lasted sey sral hours.
 President Coolidge has in shape an outline of his message to Congress, and it Is his hope to complete the document this week so as to facili- tate it's distribution to the newspa- pers of the country for publication when he delivers 1t December or 5.
 In outlining his message, to MT. Lodge the President undoubtedly sought suggestions from the repub- lican. leader, and, in this connection, it is considered more than likely that the Mellon tax reduction pro gram came up for discussion. MT. Coolidge has not committed himself with respect to his Treasury Secre- tary's plan, but has been reported as inclined to approve it.
 Senator Lodge, on the other hand, has seemed inclined to range him self with Senator Smoot of Utah, ranking republican member of the Senate finance committed, in the view that any endeavor at tax re- vision at the coming session would open up a pandora's box of trouble.
 With respect to any political dis cussion that might have been in dulssed in, it is to be noted that Sem ator Lodge has taken occasion since his return to Washington several days ago to reiterate that he strongly favored MT. Coolidge as the republican presidential nominee next year. MT. Lodge made his statement just after Senator Johnson issued his announcement in Chicago of his can didacN for the nom nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
MAI. I ON MAY TAKE CASE ID
 HIGHER COURT
 Expected That The Senate Court Of Impeachment Will
 Vote On 0uSting The Gov ernor Early In This Week GOVERNORS ATTORNEYS EXPECT COURT WILL ACT If Deposed Oklahoma Chief
 Loses In Higher Court, It
 Is Said He May Make A
 Speaking Tour Of The U. s.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Nov. IS. Two slim chances remained Sun day night whereby Gov. J. C. Wal tons counsel can prevent his per- manent removal as governor of Oklahoma.
 A foregone conclusion that the senate court of impeachment will vote for the custer Monday or Tues day has been accepted by both sides, it was learned from leaders of the opposing factions.
 The first chance of walton's coun- sel to prevent this custer from being made permanent will be tested Wednesday, when Federal Judge Cot teral here will be asked to grant a temporary injunction retroactive to prevent the removal of the governor. Judge Riddell, chief of the de- fense attorneys, anticipates this move will be opposed and objections to the bill of complaint filed. Then Riddell and his assistants will go to Washington, D. C., to try and per- suade the supreme court to take up the matter.
 Not A Fair Trial.
 Governor Walton has not had a fair trial" Riddle asserted Sunday. Tho senate court, like the house of representatives, is under the in~ fluence of the klan and fears eX- governor Is given his constitutional rights and be permitted to introduce proper evidence. Therefore the court his silenced him and proceeded with a sham trial"
 Riddle believes that. despite the supreme courts aversion to consider ing cases of a political nature. it r1A Yf1r Walton has been denied the right of trial and will hand down decision reversing the senate custer.
 Should Walton lose in the higher court he probably will take the stump in a speaking tour that will take him over many states over a period of 35 days, it was stated here. Defense Will Be Absent.
 The defense will be absent from court when the trial reopens Monday morning. Judge Riddell said. His de cision follows the sensational with drawal from the case Saturday, when Governor Walton took the floor and shouted his refusal to submit to further humiliation before this court"
 He accused the court of unfairness and with shaming his wife, who has remained at his side Loyalty since the trial began. So unexpected was this move that the ranks of the prosecu- tion were thrown into consternation.
 A moment or two after making his accusation, Walton stalked out of the room, followed closely by his wire and his counsel. Motion that new counsel be named to defend Walton was turned down on the grounds that 1t was evident he sought no defense;
 There Is a possibility that the trial may end Monday and vote taken before adjournment, but 1t was, gen erally believed here that baliotlng would not begin before Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
IF TARIFF MEET
 IN DECEMBER
Representatives Of Southern Industries Will Pass Judg-
 ment On The Workings Of Republican Revenue Bill
CHATTANOOGA WILL BE HOST TO THE GATHERING
Plan To Be Outlined To Dr. ganize Into A Body To De-
 mand A Stable Tariff Policy And Divorce It From Politics

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.--Announce- ment was made at the headquarters of the Southern Tariff association. in this city today that the fourth an nual convention of the association would be held at Chattanooga. Tenn, December 7-s.
 At that time, according to the an- nouncemcnt, southern industries will assemble and pass judgment upon the workings of the present tariff measure as applied to southern industries. and the flexible provisions of the tariff act will receive the con sideration of the southerners."
 It was through the operation of this provision that the tariff com mission favorably considered the ap- plication to reduce the linseed oil rates, which involved flax seed and soya beans and affect the entire veg etable oil structure, including peanut and cotton seed oil.
 Report On "Crippies."
 A unique feature of the program according to the association, will be a report on the "crippled' industries, unaDle to junction under the rates given in the present measure. Long staple cotton and hides are among the southern agricultural products that went on the free list ands graph ite and mica are among the mineral products of the south that have laid dormant since the passage of the act. An effort, it Is said, will be made by these industries to have the next Congress reopen tho tariff act and give these industries relief.
 John $. Kirby, president, will be the principal speaker on the sopening day. and the report of Is state chair men will be made to the convention.
 A comprehensive plan of organiz- ing the south into a compact body opposing tariff revision and demand ing a stable tariff policy and taking the tariff out of politics are among the subjects which it Is announced will be considered at the conYention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
FAMILY AUTO COLLISION
Fatl@r In, One Car Collides With
 Daughter In Another

z MA SEVILLE Tenn. Nov. 1S.-B. T. Huff, aged 6S, contractor. is in q with fractured arm
 and shoulder, as the result of a family" automobile accident here to- day. Huff. driving alone in car,
 attempted to pass an automobile driven by his daughter, Mrs. George J. Allen. Huffs ear had blowout ahd% tile car swerved, struck the Al len automobile and then plunged off the roadway 75 feet below to a sandy depression. where it pinned the man beneath He will recover phy- Sicians state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
MIRAFLORES ENGINE ROOM DEEP IN WATER
British Vessel In Distress Off
 Georgia Coast ss{

NORFOLK, Va. Nov. xS.--The steamship Miraflores is reporesd in a; sinking condition in latitude slo5 north. longitude 72:40 west. off the Georgia coast Water has riSpn five and one-haIf feet in her engine rooms, according to reports reaching here. The steamship Lancaster is standing by. The steamship Cotlee will reach her at 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
TWO WRGINIANS ARE. KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Car Leaps Over An Embankment
 Near Charlottesville

CHARLOTTEVILLE, Va, Nov. 18.- M. K. Francis. aged 30. of Roanoke. Va, and his companion. believed to be B. K. Thomas of Vincton. Va, were killed near here late today when the automobile they occupied leaped an embankment on bridge oven Rivianna river. Both were hurled from the car and suffered brain con- cusson. Francis. who was real estate man. died instantly, while his companiS expired shortly after be- ing. takSA to the University of Vir- ginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
Falls Asleep, Hat Is Filled
 With Money

MUNICH, Nov. 1S.-Besging and beggars have become so common now that the public generally carries small bills to meet the pleas of all sorts of mendicants who stand on street corners with hats and hands ex- tended.
 A Leipsig workman who sat down on park bench on his way home from work fell asleep. His hat slid off his head and landed crown down in front of him. When he awoke he found it full of small mark notes, which rassersby had tossed into it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-19
WILL NOT SURRENDER FREDERICK WILHELM
Chancellor Stresemann In Defi Of
 French On This P0int

BERLIN, Nov. 1S.-The German government will guard and protect her crown prince, Frederick Wilhelm newly returned from Holland, against any demand of France for his extra dition.
 Chancellor Stressman made this un- equivocal announcement Sunday night in plain terms at a party caucus in Berlin.
 If the surrender of the crown prince is demanded he declared, we will categorically refuse, preferrinS new threatened brutalities of the French"