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Evening star., 1923-02-28
STIFF SENTENCES TEND
TOlESSEN VIOLATIONS

With higher collaterals being de-
manded at the station houses and
stiff sentences being imposed in the
Police Court, the number of traffic
violators is rapidly decreasing. Com
missioner Oyster announced today.
Mai. Sullivan. superintendent OF
police, gave the commissioner a re-
port today showing that only six
teen arrests were made for speeding
yesterday and twenty-five, for other
trafic infractions.
Only a few days ago the speed
cases were running ~ high as forty
or fifty, with minor violations occur
ing in equal numbers.
This drop In the number Of viola
lions bears out Commissioner Oysters >
contention that rigid penalties for
offenders Is a more effective method
Of curbing reckless driving than new
regulations
Tho CommissionerS trah1c commi-
tee will meet tomorrow afternoon. At
which time II may decide on the
recommendations to b made 70 the
city heads. 1....----...-i,..ls X
Evening star., 1923-02-28
TRANSPORT ISSUES
HERE TO Be PROBED
Senate Calls for Inquiry Into
Car Fares and
Operation.

Two congressional Investigations Of
public transportation facilities in the
District seemed probable today when
the Senate adopted joint resolution
directing the Public Utilities Commits
sion to probe into the rates charged
by taxicabs and automobiles for hire,
and the Senate committee on contin-
gent expenses reported favorably Sem
ator McKellar's resolution providing
for an inquiry into all matters relating
to street car fares and operation
Harrison Starts Taxi Probe.
The joint resolution calling for an
investigation of taxicab rates, intro
duced by Senator Pat Harrison of
Mississippi. was favorably reported
from the Senate District committee.
Senator Harrison asked unanimous
consent for its consideration today
and it was adopted. The resolu-
tion directs the Public Utilities Com
mission to investigate the rates
charged by taxicabs in other cities as
well as Washington and to RECON-
mend to the District Commissioners
FOR action and enforcement of such
rates as may be reasonable and which
may compare with rates permitted to
be charged In other cities of the
United States" A report by the Com
missioners is to be made to Congress
on or before the convening of the
next regular session.
Approve Car Fare Resolution.
Senator Calder of New York re-
ported Senator -McKellars car fare
investigation resolution and asked
for immediate consideration. Senator
Brandegee Of Connecticut. however
announced that Senator Mckinley OF
Illinois desired to be present when
this resolution was considered and
at his suggestion 1t was allowed to
go over without prejudice. Senator Nc
kellar said that he would seek ac-
tion on 1T later in the day.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
Gypsy Baby Gets Gold and Fine
Linen for Flight to " orld Beyond

Three thousand years hence when
the spirit Of baby Mary Mftchelm
awakes from its long sleep and as
cends to that undiscovered country in
the heavens, it will be possessed Of
all the riches and comforts it's suffer-
ing body was denied on this planet
The little casket Of the ten-months-
old gypsy girl. who died Of pneu-
monia, after being rescued from a
home of filth. is stacked high with
trinkets OF gold. silver and silk
gifts from grievihE parents and
friends, for the tiny soul to carry on
it's Journey into the great unknown.
The baby was found dying in a
room at 1919 Pennsylvania avenue.
which was occupied by nine other
persons Indescribable filth surround
ed 1t. while its gypsy brothers
and sisters lolled around the un-
carpeted floor. fondling necklaces Of
gold worth hundreds Of dollars. It's
bed was a pallet Of dusty silk COM
Evening star., 1923-02-28
President Signs
British Debt Bill;
Soon in Effect

President Harding today signed
the British debt-funding bill.
Immediately afterward Treas
ury officials began to wind up de-
tails of the negotiations with
Great Britain. and to put them
Into form for carrying into effect
the refunding terms agreed upon.
A. Rowe-Dutton. the British
treasury representative. was ad-
Vised of the White House action
and made an appointment to see
Cndersecretary Gilbert of the
Treasury, who is drafting the
formal indenture embodying the
terms of the refunding agreement.
Later In the week the American
debt funding commission will
nnally ratify the agreement and
Sir. Auckland Geddes, the British
ambassador. probably will sign 1t
for his government.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
W0RLDCOURT|DEA
GOES ON SHELF
Lodge, After Conference
With President, Sees No
Hope for Action Now.
HARDING NOT INSISTENT
Senate Leader Believes Data Sought
Cannot Be Gotten Before
March 4.

Formal consideration OF Preside Mt
Harding's proposal for American
membership in the international court
set up by the league Of nations ap-
parently came to an end today for
this session Of Congress.
After q conference with President
Harding, Chairman Lodge of the for
eign relations committee said 1t was
hardly likely the President would re-
spond before March to the commit
tee request for further data.
Senator Lodge said the questions
asked by the committee were impor-
tant ones and that before replying
the President would. OF course. con-
suit with Secretary Hughes. He
added that the President had told
him 1t was not vital that the proposal
be acted on at this session.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
CRISSINGER NOMINATION
GIVEN Committee o, K,
Senate Body Fails to Act on NC
Nary as Successor to
= Controller.

The nomination of D. r. Crissinger.
controller of the currency. to be gov
ernor of the Federal Reserve Board,
was reported favorably today by the
Senate banking committee, but action
was deferred on the nomination OF
James G. McNary, southwestern bank
err to succeed Mr.. Crissinger as con-
troller. -
The committees action was regard
ed as paving the way for a recess ap-
pointment for Mr.. McNary after Com
Gress adjourns. ~
Evening star., 1923-02-28
FINDS COFFIN AT DOOR.

CLARKSBURG. w. Va, February
2S.-Antonio Musci. VINO on December
last reported to the police that he
had been fiogged by band of masked
men five miles from the city, awoke
today to md coffln on the front
porch at his home. Pinned to the
comm was a bit Of paper, on which
had been written you are next"
Musci sought protection by the
sheriff and was promised such aid
as the authorities thought necessary.
Musci further said he had received
u threatening letter several weeks
Evening star., 1923-02-28
Senate Passes
Colored NANNY
Monument Bill

Authority for erection in Wash
ington of a monument to the men,
ory Of 1.-The faithful colored man.
niles Of the south" was given in a
bill passed today by the Senate.
1t was introduced by Senator Will
liams. democrat. Mississippi.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
POLE TROOPS R0UT
| LITHUANIAN FORCE
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WARSAW. February 2s. Reports
from the neutral zone state that the
Lithuanians yesterday broke the truce
agreed upon between the Polish local
authorities and representatives OF the
Lithuanian forces.
Lithuanian bands are reported to
have resumed their attacks against
the Polish police. entering the terri
tory assigned to Poland.
A dispatch from Warsaw on Feb
ruary 26 said that Representatives Of
the Polish and Lithuanian govern
ments had agreed upon a suspension
of hostilities pending discussions for
the delimination Of the neutral zone.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
GERMAN PRINCE
HELD BY FRENCH
Accused of Fomenting Ma
tionaIist Violence in Ruhr
Regions.
BY the Associa ted Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
ESSEN. February 2s.-Prince Fried
rich Wilhelm Won Lippe. German
nationalist agitator, was arrested
here today by the French authorities
1t is charged he has been stirring UP
agitation against the Franco-Belgian
troops in the Ruhr.
The prince was an active factor in
the German campaign for the reten-
tion of Upper Silesia. Papers found
in his room, the French declare, show
that he was member Of the secret
order Of the Swastika and the notori-
Gus consul reactionary organization.
= Came on Special Mission.
The prince came to the Ruhr sew
eral days ago on a special mission,
urging the nationalists to a program
of violence, the French declare. The
nationalists have been unusually ac-
tive in the last few days, holding pro-
test meetings. spreading propaganda
calling of other strikes. The occupa-
tional authorities assert the national
lists have been doing their utmost in
these ways and many others to him
der the carrying out of the Franco
Belgian plan for reorgSnizing tn.
Ruhr.
The communists, who oppose the
presence of any troops in the Ruhr
and who. before the invasion, OBJ
jected even to the presence of Ger.
man troops, are holding meetings Il
combat the efforts of the nationalist
to cause trouble.
Communist meetings have been held
lately in Dortmund, Bochum and
other towns. The communists claim
the security police have been assist
ing the nationalists, particularly in
Germans who have accepted the &C.
cupatonal regime. All the security
police in Bochum have been dis
armed.
Karl Radek Barred.
1t Is reported in German sources
that Karl Radek, chief Of publicity
for the Russian soviet governme mt
has been prohibited by the interallieo
high commission at Coblenz from en-
tering the occupied area. The RUIN
Echo, the communist organ. has beer
suspended by order of the French.
The Belgians have seized 100000
600 marks at Duisburg, which amour,
they claim was intended for use as q
strike fund. The French made like
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Evening star., 1923-02-28
REPORT Is CONFIRMED.
Warsaw Dispatch Says Attacker
Repulsed at Two Points.

PARIS, February 2S.-A Warsaw
dispatch to the Havas Agency con-
firms reports that the Lthuanians
have again attacked Polish advance
guards. The collisions occurred at
two points and in each case the at
tackers were driven back. Their
losses are not known.
Evening star., 1923-02-28
SIGNS D. c. FISCAL BILL.
President Gives Final Touch
s22. 500, 900 Appropriations.

President Harding today signed the
District Of Columbia appropriation
bill for the fiscal year commencing
July 1, 1928. which carries with 1t an
appropriation of approximately $22.-
800, 900
Evening star., 1923-02-28
ANNIE MACSWINEY FREED.

BY the Associa ted PresA
DUBLIN. February 2S.-Miss Annie
mainham prison this afternoon on the
fifteenth day Of her hunger strike.
Evening star., 1923-02-28

Temperature for twenty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today: Highest, 46. at
noon today; lowest. 81. at 5:45 am.
today. Full report on page IL.
Evening star., 1923-02-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
MOBILE CANDIDATES QUIZZED BY WOMEN
Mayor Taylor Unregretful For
 Levene's Parole

MOBILE, Ala, August 22.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. Distressing law enforcement, the reorganization of the police department with each com missioner holding himself equally re- sponsible for the functioning of this department and economical admins tration of the city's affairs, the Mo bile County League of Women Voters at a meeting today adopted ques- tionnnaire to bo submitted to the city commissioner, George Crawford. Mayor R. V. Taylor and Dr. A. G. Ward. candidates for city commits sioners at the September election.
 Before the questionnaire was taken up, the chairman read con- "~ea letter written to Gov. w. W. Brandon by Mayor R. V. Taylor, with regard to his request that Frank J. ("Toppy)" Levene be paroled on con- viction of violating the prohibition law. In the letter Mayor Taylor stated he did not at all regret his part in securing the parole of the Mobile man, adding that since Le- vines conviction several years ago. he had lived correct life" He re- quested Governor Brandon to supply him with a list of all persons who had asked for the parole of Levine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
Finds NewWav to Make His
 Hens Lay
High Priced Winter Eggs, Famous Poultry Expert
 TELLS HOW

To get heavy egg production in the season of high prices has always been the poultryman's greatest prob lem. A few expert poultrymen sue ceed and make big profits, but many tail. Now, famous New York State Poultry Expert has developed and thoroughly proved a new system of poultry keeping through which any chicken raiser-no matter how mex perienced or how small or large his flock-may quickly develop a flock of heavy winter layers, and in many instances get from twice to three times his normal egg production dur ing the high price period. This plan, Which is simple, practical, inexpen- siVe and easily followed with scarce ly any change from present methods, may be successfully used with almost any breed of ghorns, Wyan- dottes, Rocks, Orpingtons, Reds, etc., or even with crossbreeds and mon- grel flocks. It works to make pull lets lay early, shorten the moult. make old hens lay like bullets and get stacker hens to hustle. Hundreds from Maine to California are now working the system with wonderful results, and 1t seems just a question of time when it's use will be almost universal. This new method has been fully described and explained in an interesting paper entitled THE 1000 EGG HEN and arrangements have been made whereby any reader who keeps six hens or more may have a copy free by simply cutting out this article and mailing it with his name and address to The Standard Poultry Service Company, Suite 253-a, Herald building, BInghamton, N. Y.1 THE 1000 EGG HEN makes the whole plan clear, and, as it is designed to show results quickly, may be easily proved in 30 days or less on the flock of any poultry keeper who tests it. If you want more eggs this winter, by all means answer this ad today Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
CHILLY WEATHER. FOLLOWS IN WAKE OF PLAINS STORM
Effects Of Record August Cold Wave Felt Through
 Eastern States

WASHINGTON, August 22.-North- west winds, following the trall of the storm, which swept over the plains states and St. Lawrence val ley yesterday brought some of the coldest weather on record for Au- gust to the territory east of the Mis- sissppl river today,
 The cold wave extended over the ohio valley and into the eastern and New England states, Its effect be- Ing felt as far souch as Kentucky and Arkansas. However, rising tenn peratures which developed during the day will continue tomorrow and Friday, 1t was forecast tonight by the weather bureau.
 Record low temperatures for the month were established at Detroit and Buffalo, N. Y., where the ther- mometers showed low marks of A degrees,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
CHARGE SAUNDERS FAILED TO RECORD SALES PROPERLY
PiggIy WiggIy Seeks To Pre- vent Disposition Of Money
 Or Notes

MEMPHIS, Tenn, August 22- Piggly Wiggly affairs, for five months center of controversy and startling developments, today were further complicated by the filing in federal court here of a bill by the Piggly Wiggly corporation asking that Clarence Saunders, until last week president of the corporation, make an accounting of Class A stock sold through. the Piggly Wiggly In- vestment company, and seeking an injunction to restrain Saunders from disposing of any money or notes re- ceived through the sale of such stock.
 The suit was directed against Clarence Saunders personally and as head of the Investment company.
 It will be heard in court here Fri day of this week on which day also is set the hearing of Saunders pe- tition for a receiver for the Piggly Wiggly corporation.
 The bill alleges that the books of the investment company are in such condition that an audit has failed to show what part of the stock pur- chased was the property of Saun- ders and what part was the com panys or to whom it was sold and what price. John P. Burlington, vice president elected temporarily executive head of the corporation when Saunders resigned, signed the petition.
 Stock Sold For NOtess
 Further, the bill alleger that a considerable amount of stock which was the property of the association had been sold on terms of part cash payment and part notes and that money amounting to an undeter- mined sum is now in Saunders hands or in poss ession of the invest ment company, representing differ ent payments for the stock
 The Piggly Wiggly corporation is parent company of Piggly Wiggly stores, incorporated, from the presi- dency of which concern MT. Saun- ders resigned ten days ago. The corporation owns patents under which the stores company operates. collects royalties and manufactures fixtures. Filing of a petition for a receiver for the corporation by Saunders was simultaneous with his resignation from the parent com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
CITIES OF OPELIKA AND ATTALLA MAY YET GET DEPOTS
Bill Gives Utility Board Power To Require New
 Stations
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD


 A bill to authorize the Alabama public service commission to require a carrier to construct a freight or passenger depot at a station where a depot exists when reasonable need of a new depot is shown was intro duced in the house today by Repre- sentative R. c. Smith of Lee, and In the senate by Senator Inzer. This Is a general bill, which had its incep- tion in the inability of public utili- ties commission to compel construc- ton of new depots at Opelika and Attalla, 1t Is stated.
 The supreme court rendered de- cision which nullified the order of the public service commission, and the bill. if passed, will give the com mission the authority to require the construction of a new depot, though an old structure Is already in exist ence at the station.
 Representative W. R. Rountree of Dallas introduced a bill to provide that a person or concern which has @ case against a public utility before the public service commission shall have the same right of appeal from the decision of the commission to the courts as the utilities have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
"LION OF ARGONNE" SAILS FROM AMERICA
General Gouraud COmplets Tour As
 Rainbow Guest

NEW YORK, August 22.-Gen. Henri Joseph Gouraud of France, the "lion of the Argonne." who has been touring the country for wive weeks as the guest of the Rainbow di- vision, which was a unit in the corps commanded by him in the World war, sailed for home today on the steam ship France.
 T am sorry to leave America" he said. Ut fills me with sadness. That sadness Is relieved, however, by the knowledge that I have gained of the kind feeling America everywhere has shown me personally and to France. I found the soldiers who served under me five years ago, the same splendid men now as then"
 A group of officers of the Rainbow division bade him farewell and a band played the French and Ameri- can national airs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
MIss sAWYER ENrERrAINs

were entertained by Miss Gladys sawyer at her home this week at
 Rutlerge Springs. Miss Lois Chan
 peH presided over a short business session, after which a social hour was enjoyed. The club discussed plans for the presentation of a play, Leave It to Polly" Those attend ing were: Miss Chappell, Miss Lera Mae Newton, Miss Margaret Johnson, Misses Helen and Laura Johnson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
FLYERS TO PERFORM AS SOLONS LOOK ON
Thursday Is Legislative Day At Maxwell Field
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HFRAID
Mnntrnn,er,

Thursday, August 23, has been designated Legislative Day" by the one hundred and fourteenth obser- walton squadron, Alabama national guard. stationed at Birmingham, and ndw in annual encampment at Max well field, Montgomery. The gover- nor and his staff, the adjutant gen. eral and his staff. and the members of the senate and house have been invited to spend the day at the field, observe the operations of the squad ron have dinner and take airplane rides as the guests of the war de- partment and the adjutant general of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23

from suffering than you have perhaps imagined. An eminent physician, expert in this science, has shown the way. It was he who first pro- duced the great remedy. ''M oth CTS Friend. :" Mrs. c. J. Hartman, Scranton, Pa. says:
 With my first two children l had a doctor and a nurse, and then they had to use instru- ments, but with my last two children l used
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
CORN CROP IS RUINED

CHICKASHA, Okla, August 22.- Too late to save the corn crop which has been virtually burned up by the 60-day drought, rain which fel Tues day night and during the morning Wednesday, will greatly benefit the cotton crop, it Is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
REMAINS IN COURT
Judge Overrules Defense on Con
 spiracy Case

spiracy Case
 WASHINGTON, August 22-Over- ruling the contention of the defend ants, Justice Bailey, in the District of Columbia supreme court today de- cided that the presence of John G. Winston in the room with the grand jury did not invalidate it's indictment charging John L. Phillips, republican state chairman of Georgia, and nine others with compsiracy to defraud the United States in connection with sales of surplus lumber from army cantonments.
 Justice Bailey ruled that. although Winston merely took stenographic notes on the evidence submitted to the grand jury, he was lawyer and had been properly designated by At torney General Daugherty to assist in the presentation of the case
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
LIGHT FRosTs REPORTED

CHICAGO, August 22.-The coldest August weather in years in some of weather bureau records, sent shivers through news dispatch read CTS today as they read reports from Washington. of an impending coal strike and a probable resulting coal shortage.
 The cool weather, gathering in the northwest, spread throughout the upper Mississippi and Missouri val leys Last night and today light frosts were reported from several Mime sota and Michigan points which caused little or no damage to grow ing crops. Tonight the cool area was spreading eastward up the St. Lawrence river valley and fair wea- ther with rising temperatures IS promised for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
TO SEEK RECORD
Army Aviato-s To Attempt 4O-HouI
 Endurance Flight

SAN DIEGO. Cal, August 22.- Capt. Lowell H. Smith and Lieut. John B. Richter, army service avia- tors, will attempt to smash the en- durance record of Lieutentnts Kelly and MacReady Monday when they take off at Rockwell field here on a scheduled 40-hour nonstop flight
 The big DeHaviland plane to be used in the flight will be refueled in mid-air at intervals during the test
 Captain Smith and Lieutenant Richter remained in the air about 24 hours in a similar attempt last June They were forced down on account of a faulty feed pipe after numerous successful re-fuelings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
BIRMINGHAM COURT
 BILL IS UN0PP0SED
Senate Also Favors Policemen's Pension Measure
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD
Montgomery, Ala. A

Fred Fite's bill providing for the es- tablishnent of an inferior statutory court to be known as the Birming- ham court of common pleas passed the senate Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 27 to 7.
 Another Birmingham bill that passed was the bil of Senator Brewer to close Sixth avenue, north, between Eighty seventh and Eighty eighth street. The votr was 27 to O.
 MT. Groves bill, creating a special und to be known as the ''policeme en' and fireme.s' pension and relief funds" passed the senate Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 27 to O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-23
CLASS HOLDS PICNIC

The young peoples Sunday school class of Bethlehem Methodist church held moonlight picnic at West T'ai[a recently. There were about 25 youns people in the party, chaperoned bT Mrs. Fred Rutledge, Dr. and Mrs Patton McEniry. and Mir. and Mrs. Mil ton Jones. Bathing and boating were enjoyed, after which a picnic lunch con was served