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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
N. |. CITY |s BEING
 SWEPT BY FLAMES
Entire Fire Department Fight ina Blaze That Threatens
 Business Section

CHARLOTTE, N. C., Dec. 16.-(By Associated Press .)--Damage esti- mated at from s50o,00o to $500, 900 was done here tonight by a fire dis covered at & o'clock in the East Trade street mercantile section.
 At II o'clock firemen said the fire was under control.
 The building occupied by Smith Wadsworth company. the building oc- cupied by the H. (. Smith company and Lamode, Birds annex, Belk De- partnent stores garage, Warren's s barber shop and George A. Newman s tire service had been destroyed. Con- siderable water and smoke damage was done to Belks department store, the store of the Gatlin Dry Goods company and the United States Fi- delity and Indemnity company
 At 9:30 o'clock the four story building occupied by 1T. c. Long &. Co.,, and Lamode, woman's furnish ing house, burst into flames from top to bottom. An old department store, a two story structure, and the three story building of the United States Fidelity and Indemnity company, were on fire in the rear. Indications al that hour were that the entire block facing North College street and that facing East Trade street from Belk's department store to Col lege street would be destroyed.
 Mayor Walter announced at 10 o'clock that fire fighting apparatus had been requested from the authori- ties of Gastonia, Concord, Monroe and Statesvflle, and that equipment from those cities was being rushed to Charlotte.
 Company F, Twelfth infantry, North Carolina national guard was ordered on duty at 10 o'clock by Ad- jutant General Metz by telephone from Raleigh to assist in patrolling the streets.
 At least one man. negro, whose name could not be learned, was in to heed warning to leave the warehouse of the Smith -Wadswo tn company on North~College street and was struck by falling wall. There were reports that a number of other persons had been injured or killed by falling walls but this could not be verified.
 The fire was discovered in the third floor of the store of the Smith Wadsworth company. dealers in hardware on East Trade street AL most in a flash the flames appeared to extend throughout the building and into warehouse facing College street. Virtually the entire rear end of these buildings was on fire
 In the burning block number of the largest stores in the city are located Next door to the Smith Wadsworth company is the Belk Brothers department store and two doors distant is Efird Brothersf old department store. On the corner of Fifth and Tryon streets in the same block Efird Brothers new store, only recently occupied, is located.
 Every available piece of fire fighting equipment in the city was called to the scene within few minutes. Bremen also counted on a light rain that has been falling for the last 24 hours, together with the fact that virtually no wind was blowing to aid in hemming in the blaze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
VESSEL PICKS PL|FE BOAT
 ANDSURV|vORS
Second Boat Found With All
 Of Its Occupants Dead,
 While Hope Is Given Up For
 Sixteen Men i. CAUSE OF SEA TRAGEDY SOMEWHAT OF A MYSTERY Despite Icy Gale, The Staunch
 Vessel Was Considered Sea-
 worthy And Had Been Ply
 ing Atlantic Trade For Years

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 16.-(By As- socfated Press.)-Hope of finding alive any of the 16 missing members of the crew of the Norwegian steam CT Runa, lost early yesterday morn ing off Frying Pan shoals on the North Carolina coast, was abandoned by coast guard officials here today upon receipt of a message from the cutter Modoc that the second of two lifeboats launched from the Runa had been found with all of its occupants dead
 The first lifeboat. picked up by the American tanker w. W. Mills Sat urday morning in the vicinity of Fry ing Pan gasbuoy, contained four sur vivors. Later the tanker picked up another survivor clinging to float ing door, and the five are now thought to be the only ones saved. ( The second lifeboat, reported by the Modoc today, is thought to have contained lix bodies, although the ge did not state how many had been recovered. Early messages yes terday said the boat was adrift in the storm with six men aboard. This boat was the one found. While of- ficials have not been advised defi- nitely, they are of the opinion that the crew of the Runa numbered 27 men, 22 of which met death.
 Modoc Rushed To Scene.
 The Modoc, which was rushed to the scene upon adviees that the ship had gone down in the gale. was still in the vicinity and searching for bodies today. Tine message from th,s commanding officer to Capt. D. F.SA.- fCfa ocf af4 mander here, said he was confident that the survivors as first reported were the only ones saved. Only two lifeboats were launched, the Modoc reported, the one picked up by the W. w. Mills with the four survivors and the second found by the Modoc with it's occupants dead.
 The Modoc's message did not say how many bodies had been recovered during today's search. Floating bod ies had been sighted by the W. w Mills and the Merchants and Miners Transportation company Berkshire, but nothing was said to indicate whether either steamer stopped to pick them up.
 Officials here were doubtful to- night whether this could have been done in view of the rough seas. Early reports last night from the Modoc said it was too rough to attempt to transfer the five survivors from the W. w. Mills. and that that steamer was proceeding to Sabine Tex.
 o O D
 Cause Of Disaster Puzzle.
 No opinions have been expressed here as to what caused the Runa c. founder. She was a small steamer. but was considered in good condition and has been plying trade on ths Atlantic for years. She bunkared at Newport News December G. pToceea-T ing to Savannah the same day fSho arrived at Savannah Tussdav. and sailed Wednesday for Liverpool
 The Modoc will remain in the Ni- cinity until the hope of finding mora bodies is given up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
S40,000 |s NEEDED T0 FINISH CHEST
Charity Organizations Pro- vided For-But Nothing
 For Emergencies

Outside of its reserve fund. the money which would be used for emergencies, the first Community Chest of Birmingham stood on fairly firm legs when the campaign closed Saturday, Carson Adams, director ef the movement, said Sunday evening. We have our hands on s410.0o0, and the subscriptions which should come in from a number of individuals and firms who have done nothing should make up the deficit, he an- nounced.
 "It means that if we have a mine explosion, a big fire or auy other disaster the chest won't be able to do thing about 1t; we're just fixed for the regular routine charities.
 When the Japanese earthqnake C chest. Just let the directors write out a check for her share. We had to get out and dig for it and We are going to have to do it again unless we can make up that difference.'
 In the belief of MT. Adams and other principals in the movement the campaign, outside of this weak spot, has fully accomplished what 1t set out to do. The 31 charities are fully provided for; the entire city has had the opportunity of c"ntribut- ing to the cause and a certain soli- darity hithertofore unattained has been effected.
 we have paved the way for flu ture chest campaigns" said MT. Adams. Next year it won't be. so hard-they've learned how to give. We had almost 5o,O0o contributors to this chest; there will be more next time."
 A few committees will continue to work in an effort to clean up prom ised subscriptions, 1t was announced. The executives of the drive urged that all persons who have contripu- tions for the fund send them in. The permanent headquarters of the chest will open Tuesday morning in Room [. Steiner building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
PINCHOT CLASHES WITH DRY LEADER
Waxes Sarcastic In Cores pondence With Prohibit
 ton Commissioners

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16.-A warm controversy between Governor Fin chot and Prohibition Comm ssioner Roy Haynes over the right of state tilleries was disclosed by the Penn sylvania governor Sunday.
 Pinchot made public correspond ence between himself and Haynes, in which the latter said he had modi-- fled the new permits effective Jan uary to enable state police to in spect during ordinary business hours"
 ], To this Governor Pinchot replied:
 Does the enforcement service of the treasury departemnt hold that criminals may be caught only during ordinary business hours?'
 The enforcement service may, as is often charged. put needless ob- stacles in it's own way by its own regulations, but l cannot agree to any such system for Pennsylvania. We have trouble enough to enforce the law, using 24 hours day to work in, instead of ordinary business hours.'"
 The, occasion for the exchange was the letter of Secretary Mellon to Pin chot October 21, when he gave blan- ket authority to the governor to ,in- spect places of manufacture. Haynes said he misunderstood the governors S IT St ISducsl, put tudt ne was gong to the trouble in spite of limited clerical force, to modify the permits for next year to read:
 The business which this permit authorizes shall at all times. during ordinary business hours, subject to inspection by the officers of the Pennsylvania state police"
 Governor Pinchot refused to ac- cept this as conforming with Secre- tary Melons promise of assistance
 Criminals work mainly at night" Pinchot. declared. Secretary Mellons s promise meant a chance for real in spection or 1t meant nothing. I re- fuse to accept as fulfillment of that promise your permission to in spect breweries and distilleries with string to 1t that will hobble the officers of the law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
MANY OF GREY LOST WITH SHIP OFF COAST
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Both Sides Prepare ReneUed Struggle Trial Of Kan Publicity C
WAR OF WITS BETWEEN RUM FLEET AND REVENUE FORCES

coast to the east of Freeport and its adjoining village. Baldwin. There was but one revenue cutter in the neighborhood of the rum fleet, now numbering 21 ships of varying sizes, and it had far too many miles of coast to patrol. Ashore there were two revenue agents with the task of keeping this baffling coast free of contra band.
 5 Then came a storm of two days and nights, and the foreign rum fleet had to scatter to get seaway safety from the off shore wind that kicked up sea far too rough for the 30 and 40-feet speed boats of the bottle fish ermen. The storm withdrew Friday and that night and early Saturday the run. fleet reassembled.
 The fleet split, however, about half of 1t anchoring within tempting dis tance of the Jersey shore, and the others dropping their hooks off Jones inlet, one of the only two safe and feasible entrances to treacherous Great South bay. This gave rise to the report that the rum runners be- tween ships and shore, baffled by the increased blockade on water and land on the New Jersey side, had decided to divide their activities between Jersey points and Long Island in an effort to befuddle the revenue men. Move Is Forestalled.
 Uncle Sam forestalled this move, so far as Freeport and Baldwin were concerned. During the two days of storm and inactivity 50 men had been gathered for shore service, and two cutters had kept sharp eye on the fleet, while two government speed boats very similar to the craft of the bottle fishermen, patrolled the tortuous and dangerous waterways up which the SnuEZlerS had been running their carGoes so success fully.
 Consequently, federal men said, there has been no attempt at rum running off this coast, as the bottle fishermen cannot get to the liquor ships as long as the revenue cutters continue their patrol about the fleet. Nor can they resume operations, they assert, so long as this form of block ade ia kent in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
OPENING TUT'S TOMB PROVES A BIG TASK
Removal Of Lid Expected To Re-
 quire About A Week

LUXOR, Egypt, Dec. 16.-(By As sociated Press Carter now is getting a better idea of the for midable task confronting him in dis mantling the great canopy in Tutenk hamen's sarcophagus. The lid, on which work was resumed this morn ing. like the doors removed yesterday is very heavy
 A most elaborate scaffolding work was erected to facilitate the work ot dismantling the lid. and part of this morning was spent in putting the finishing touches on the scaffold After much hard work MT. Garter managed to raise one side of one sec tion of the lid about six inches The removal may take an. entire week The canopy shows excellent carpen- try. A beautiful alabaster vase, the discovery of which between the frs, and second shrines was reported sev- eral days ago was brought out of
 the tomb this morning and taken to the laboratory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
STEAMER HITS ROCKS

s.san schooner c. A. Smith struck . hreakwater in Coosbay Oregon, this morning and immediately broke up, according to wireless message re- ceived by the marine department of the Chamber of Commerce here. The message said the vessel probably would be total loss. No mention ,was made of the crew, believed to -umber about 15, but 1t is assumed Aere that the men were saved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
REBELS IN RETREAT ON WEST FR0NT l
0bregon Goes To Lead At- tack On RevoIutionists
 At Vera Cruz

WASHINGTON. Dec. f6.-Advices received from Mexico City relative to the revolutionary movement were declared by the Mexican embassy .Eere tonight 10 indicate that "the situation thr5ugh6at the republic remains unchanged.'
 "The western states of Sonora and Sinaloa remain within full govern ment control" said a statement is- sued by the embassy. Governor General Angel Flores of Snaloa has once more offered his firm adherence to the legal authorities. fampico is also under the full control of the legal authorities, as we'll as the rest of the state.
 President Obregon, after organiz- ing the campaign now being carried on against the rebels under General Estrada. returned to Mexico City, later leaving for the Vera Cruz front, where he will direct in person the offensive against the reaction aries there.
 General Maycotte. who was re- ported as having gone over to the rebels with portion of the OaXaca garrison. has issued manifesto disavowing de la Huerta's authority as chief of the rebellion, and protest ing against the actions of the CO operasta party. General Maycottes manifesto has brought about split among the reactionaries, who are now contending for supremacy Tn their so-called government.
 ''The city of Puebla. reported as having been taken by the rebels, was evacuated by the government as part of the military plans, but advance upon the city has already begun, and it is said that very shortly it will be in the governments hands aSaih since the general attack for the suppression of the Vera Cruz rebel lion is already under way.
 Large contingents of volunteers who have offered their assistance for the support of the legal authorities are being organized throughout the republic"
 MEXICO CITY. Dec 16.-The rebel army is in retreat along the western front.
 and tearing up the railway tracks as they fall back, the revolutionary armies of General Estrada are falling back along the Jalisco sector, re- treating toward Guadalajara.
 This news is conveyed in dispatches from headquarters of the federal army at Yurecuaro in the state of Michoacan
 It is believed that Estrada's plan is to retreat, preventing a battle, mere ly to draw the federals on so that Ohregon will be unable to release troops from the zone and rush them to the Vera Cruz sector.
 The federal plan has been to in- flict a crushing defeat on the Jalisco front, break the rebel ranks there and then throw the governments forces across the country to fight in the Vera Cruz sector, meeting the high chief of the rebel armies. General Sanchez, on his own ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
Obreg0n To Lead Attack

WASHINGTON. Dec 16.-President Obregon has gone to Vera Cruz to take charge personally of a general attack which has been launched upon rebel forces there. the Mexican em- bassy has been informed from Mexi- co City.
 Vera Cruz immediately upon his re- turn Saturday night from the eastern theatre of operations, where he had been organizing the fight against the army of General Estrada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
Men Lost When Ship Strikes

MARSHFIELD. Ore. Dee. 16.-The steamer c. A. smith loaded Nifh 100000 feet of lumber s5ruci of. the submerged rocks O. lie nvfth jetty this morning, and vii bs a total loss.
 Eight ten men of tn crew were lost when a lfeboat vas capaizsa as it was being lowered into inc water.
 Seven of the crew of 24 V ere tai. er off the vessel by Captai Jensen of the coast guard who reached the stranded craft in a lifeboat Others of the crew refused to leave the yes- sel because of the high seas break ing, and tonight still were aboard.
 Five men could be seen from shore clinging to the surf-torn steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
QUAKE DEATH LIST
 NOW REACHES 200
Damage In Stricken Area More Serious Than Was
 First Estimated

QUITO, Ecuator, Dec. 16.-More than 200 persons were killed in the earthquake shock which caused severe damage fin the Ipiales region on the Colombian -Ecuadorian from tier, according to latest dispatches received from the quake area.
 Damage is more extensive than at first reported. many frontier towns in both countries being badly shaken. The shock was especially severe at Tulcan City.
 Both the Ecuadorian Red Cross and the Colombian Red Cross are rush. ing relief units to the devastated area,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
PROTECT MINERS
Advises Placement Of Material Fol
 Barricades In Corridors


 Erection of barricades by miners trapped underground in gas ex- plosions would be the means of saw ing many lives annually. according to a statement issued by the United States bureau of mines. after com pleting thorough investigation of the subject.
 The first thought of the miners, when an explosion occurs, should be to build barriers of cloth, board, coal or rock, with which to cut off from the rest of the mine the passage in which they happen to be, says the bureau. damp is one of the principal causes of death in mine ex- plosions. In 140 disasters investi- gated by the bureau of mines, it is reported, 1,477 persons we're killed outright and 1901 were victims of after-damp
 Miners Circular No. 25. copies oe which have been received in Bir- mingham, sets out the recommends tions for the guidance of miners in srch emergencies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
TO PAY DIVIDEND
Jefferson County Bank Creditors To
 Get 10 Per Cent December "A

JeffersOn County Bank Creditors To
 Get 10 Per Cent December "A
 Creditors of the Jefferson County bank will receive a Christmas pres ent consisting of a 10 per cent divi- dend
 On the day before Christmas. De- cember 24, all general creditors are requested to present their pass books. or other evidence of claim, at the safety vault department on the ground floor of the new Age-Herald building.
 They will receive 10 per cent div idend, according to A. E.. Jackson, superintendent of banks, and w. w. Crawford, agent. Those that are so rushed buying Christmas presents, or who are delayed for some other req son. can receive their 10 per cent after the holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
Planes Bomb ESperanza

VERA CRUZ, Dec. 16.-Airplanes in the service of President Obregon and the federal government bombed Esperanza Saturday, but little dam age was done. according to the revo- lutionists press. bureau.
 The rebel press bureau states that the aviators deserted the federal army and went over to the De La Huerta cause Saturday evening. leaving their planes behind them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
TWO AIRMEN KILLED

SANTA MONICA, Cal, Dec. ls.- William D. Fowler. 26, and Harvey Lightfoot, 2S, air reserve lieutenant and sergeant, respectively. were killed at Clover Field here today when the plane in which they were making a practice flight, crashed to earth from an altitude of 400 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17
PLOT AGAINST cHUARD

PARIS, Dec. 16.-A plot against tns life of Ernest Chuard. newly elected president of the Swiss Confederation has been discovered and the Matille learns local doctor was arrested by the Lausanne police in correction witty the discovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17

WEATHER FORECAST: PROB ABLY RAIN MONDAY AND TUESDAY; NOT MU c H CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-17

THERE ARE 135 COAL MINES IN THE BIRMINGHAM DIS- TRICT; SWITCHING RATE FOR MANUFACTURERS.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-30
CITY ITEMS.

Stella Rebekah Sewing circle viii meet with Mrs. (. II. Blakesley, ss Maple street. plainviiie, Thursday af. ternoon and evening. \ picnic lunch will he served. Friday evening the lodge will hold regular meeting,
 Remember: New records every Fri- day. C, r.. Pierce (, Co. -adN.
 The Misses Hazel sullivan. Lillian MeEnroe. Anna aliney and Margaret Conway of thls city are on n retreat at Mt. St. Joscpl's. Hartford. They are seniors at tht academy.
 Midnight Rose" new fox trot rec. ord. r. l.. Pierce & co.--advt.
 Exclusive millinery. French Hat shoppe. Room io7, Professional Bldg, S7 West Main street. Advt
 That old Gang Of Mine" by Shan non Four and Fox Trct Trot by Cali ;ornia Ramblcrs. John A. Andrews & co.-advt.
 No. No. Nora. fox trot and vocal John A. Andrews X Co.--Advt.
 Monday luncheons at crowelfs.- adw.
 Boxing. state Armcry Oct. 3o.- advt.
 Lunch al Hallinan's.-adN. . New Victor Records out every Fri- day at Henry Morans', 365 Main St. .-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-10-30

The ise kind, i.aeh aae fuiis guaranteed and sold ia sealed ws.,"...,., ,s..s% S.,' .ss ".,, 25c
New Britain herald., 1923-10-30
10 YEARS IN PRISON FOR WET OFFENDERS
This Is Not a Penalty, But Is
 Recommendation
Hy n. A.ssfi.tsa l.,sss

By Fhs Assasislsd Press
 Chicago, Oct. sa-ehureh and press were termed twin brothers hs the Rev. l. T. E, smith, chairman Of the Chicago church federation publicity commission. at joint meeting ses' terday at the federation and the ad' Nsrtising council af line Chicago asr sociatian 0f commerce on church publicity, Greater earaneratioh De- tween inc two was needed for me uplifi Of the community, he said
 "A better understanding Of the newspapers by the church members and of the church work by the news papers is evident to all serious think ing public leaders" he added
 Fred F. smith, chairman Of the community council Of churches, quot. sd President Harding as having said m a conversation in October, isss, that Christian churches were deseri' ing the cause of prohibition enforce mont.
 Mir. smith said that high enforce ment officials had told him they re- eeived more support from Chambers of Commerce than from inc churches '. NJ. and Y. w C. As.
 ''r recently paid $500 10 q man who attended n secret meeting Of several powerful representatives of inc booze interests. he said. and hc auoted their chairman as saying We must fight like hell until November. iasi.s and if we don't get wines and beer by then wc might as well quit
 '"rhe churches concluded MT. smith, must fight. not like hell but like sons of God. against the bleary- eyed boxers"
 My idea of modification. smith told the clergymen. would be an on. forcement act that would make the penalty io years in prison for the second conviction for selling booze. and death at sunrise for the third.
 prohibition has produced tho greatest home of daninable liars the world has ever seen. and they arc all on the bootleggers' side. We want action to shake New York to it's very roots in the next two months. It is pitiful state when man who. in 1917, was willing to forcgo sugar for the flag. butter for the flag, his Sun
New Britain herald., 1923-10-30
JOCKEY K SUED
Wife of Man Killed in Auto Accident
 Demands s50.00O Damage

New York. Oct. so.--Laverne fnior, well known jockey. has been made the defendant in n sso.ono damage suit filed by Mrs. Margaret McKeon. who charges him with responsibility for the desth Of her husband, in an automobile accident last July.
 Fator denies tho charges. asserting he was al another place ut the time of the accident. The case was tried previously in Magistrates court. when Faior was absolvcd of responsibility.