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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
M CARL TAKES ID TASK OVER PROTEST
Says $33,000 Additional
 Payment To Architect 0'Brien Was Without Option
 On Part Of Comptroller SENATE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE IS AROUSED MCCarI Says If Valid Reason
 Existed For DisaIloWlng Claim, Hines Should Have
 Notified His Department

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1O.-A sharp rejoinder has been made by Comp troller General McCarl to the protest bureau, against the action of the gen. eral accounting office in allowing the $33, ,000 claim of Mathey O'Brien, San Francisco architect, for revision of unused plans for a veterans hos pital at Livermore, Cal. MT. Hines disproved the claim.
 The OBrien transaction is one of those into which the Senate veterans committee has inquired, the commit tee giving especial attention to the $33, 900 payment, which increased the total received by O'Brien to 97.000. W. E. Gordon, the attorney of the ac- counting office, who approved the claim, was questioned at length and the committee appeared to be aroused over the action.
 Comptroller General McCarl, in his letter to MT. Hines, says there was no legal ground for disallowance of the claim for the reason assigned by MT. Hines. because there was no limlta- ton of the cost of the hospital, as the director had contended.
 "The formal submission of the claim to this office for settlement" MT. MCCarl says, was in such form that it was predestined to be acted upon in due course of business, which was done.
 "If there existed B valid reason why this claim should have been dis allowed by this office it was clearly your duty to protect, the interests of the government by presenting the same in Connection with your sub mission of the claim to this office. If there Is now known to you any valid reason why the settlement as made should be reopened, such facts should be promptly and fully submit ted here. with your personal reoom- mendation thereon.
 ..If conditions in your bureau are such that this office may not safely rely upon the completeness and frankness of the administrative re- port on claims before this office for settlement additional safeguards seem necessary. at least until such conditions are eliminated In that direction, this office must for the present request that such adminis- trative reports be signed by you in person. or in your absence, by thA acting director, and such reports will then be regardd as having recieved the careful consideration such mat ters deserve and as giving this or fee all of the facts essential to legal determination of the merits or the case and \the protection of the governments interest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ASA G. CANDLER, JR., PARTNER WITH WHITE
Atlanta Men Purchase Miller Union
 Stockyards In That City

CHICAGO, Nov. 10.-(By Associated Press)-W. H. White. Jr., president of the White Producing company confirmed the report here today that Asa Candler, Jr., was the other puf- chaser with MT White of the Miller Union stockyards of Atlanta.
 MT. White said that details Of the sale will be completed here this week and he will return to Atlanta within a few days, where plans already agreed upon between him and MT. Candler will be put into effect, max ing the Miller yards the prlnclpai stockyards of the south.
 While details of the reorganlza- tion have not been worked out, MT. White said, general plans have been agreed upon and the details will take but a few days after his return to Atlanta. ,,.t4
 Former owners were MT. White, J. K. K. Skippey of Atlanta aud A. J. Evans of Fort Valley, Ga. The conn many at the time of purchase hau S250 00oO in common stock ana S15O 900 in preferred.
 "The reorganization will give Al. lanta and the adjoining region what if has needed for years" said MT. White. "a real stockyards. where Tremendous expansion is contem- plated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ARKANSAS BABY IS. REPORTED FOUND.
Pearl Turner Said To Be With Boarding House.
 keeper In Oklahoma

FORT SMITH, Ark Nov. lo.- Pearl Turner, three-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lynne Turner, Scott county mountaineer residents, miss ing from her home since October l9' was found early tonight at Picher' Okla.,. in the home of Mrs. B. b. Wells, proprietor of boarding house at that place, according to a tele- phone conversation with Mrs. Wells tonight by @ Southwest Times-Record correspondent.
 The child, Mrs. Wells said, has been in her care since October 21. Identi- fication was obtained by scars in front of and behind the childs ears
 Sheriff Charles Allen of Waldron Ark, was notified and announced that he would leave immediately for Picher to return the child to It's parents.
 My name Is Elizabeth Holman" the child Is said to have told Mrs. Wells shortly after it was carried to her home, but" she added, 1t used to be Pearl Turner and I lived down in the big hills"
 The man who left the child with Mrs. Wells, she said, asked that 1t be allowed to remain with her. Later Mrs. Wells heard of the missing Tur ner baby and began an investigation, resulting In the notification of the sheriff at Miami.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
COTTON GROWERS MEET AT CAPITAL
Mississippi Congressman ls- sues Call For Meeting For
 Nov. 30 At Washington
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD !
Washington. D. C., Nov.

NhshhhbtVhs Cs S-P -NOfs AV 7
 That something might be achieved for the cotton farmer, in addition to the wheat farmer, is the object of convention of southern congressman. called by Representative B. G. Low rey of Mississippi. for Washington, November 90.
 The convention will be attended by representatives from every cot producing state. MT Lowrey was made certain today. He feels that some program will be devised, which, If southern members are ag- gressive and determined, can be put into effect, even if cooperation to the end that, wheat producers may be satisfied proves to be necessary. Practical Solution Possible.
 Two features of the Lowrey pro- posal, namely, that the cotton grow CT be offered cheaper fertilizer and senate, readily lend themselves to practical solution, it is pointed out. The convention will indorse the eff fort of Henry Ford tQ Qhsa 4 Musc. Shoals and devise irtsll sent means whereby the Detroit maaufacturer s offer may be eecept'ed oy Congress. Mir Ford has agreea. with Muscle Shoals power, r. nrod9cs fertilizer in quantity at a snan margin cf profit. The convention wsu uFobably aeclare for legislation re stefr eafife Gesra- ment to purcil a9aqp Sup- ply ofsca1ciuia te fa the Ne-. struction of the ba3 wesNil aud re- tail 1t at cost s5 fa1hsrs.
 It is regarded &s cer sain also Ohas southerners will insist that the tar- if on calcium arsenate be elimi- mated. In view of the fact that be- fore this burden can be removed the tariff bill will have to be reopened, it is held improbable that thls relief can be achieved.
 Realize Difficulties Faced.
 It is said to be realized that Mir Lowreys suggestion that legislation be perfected making 1t possible for farmers to secure credit when it is needed. and reduction In their tax ation burden, will be most difficult. 1t is of secondary consideration, however, according to the Mississippi member
 Regarding fertilizer and boil weeyil poison" says MT. Lowrey, farmers tell me that without these things they simply can not under take the production of another crop. They are essential to the prosperity. or breaking-even, of our constitu- ency."
 At the convented, oratory will be tabooed, it is indicated Lowrey holds that unostentatious and per sistent effort will bring results in the achievement of which eloquence has scored continuous failures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PAUL ROCKWELL IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Atlanta Man And French Girl Wife Given Separation For
 Temperamental Reasons

PARIS, Nov 1o-A divorce has been pronounced between Paul Ayes Rockwill of Atlanta, and his wife, Jeanneau. daughter of Georges Ley Gues, former premier of France, on temperament. They were married in Paris in 1916.
 MT. Rockwill was one of the first Americans to enlist with the Foreign Legion at the beginning of the European war, entering with his brother Kiffin, who became an aviator and was killed in active serv- ice. After being invalided out of the army, he was an official war cor- respondent at French general head quarters.
 The case illustrates the powers in France. They can grant a divorce to one party. In this case the wife. If the other party refuses to oppose the suit. Where a judge comes to the conclusion that there Is no chance of the parties being recon ciled he can grant a divorce, which Is thus obtained by mutual consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
SLEUTH ASHER
 AGAIN STAGES B|G GLE AN-UP
Works Quietly In Capital City Until Enough Evidence Is Secured To Spring His Coup, And Then Gets Busy ADOPTS VARIOUS GUISES TO GET GANG IN HOUSES Raids Are Staged All Over Washington, From Aristo- cratic Northwest To Noto- riouS Southwest

WASHINGTON Nov. 10.-The ma tional capital today was subjected to the most thorough liquor cleanup in it's history.
 Led by Lone Wolf Asher, master prohibition agent, police and federal agents, working in groups, served 10S warrants during the day, arresting 200 and seizing 800 gallons of liquor and quantities of apparatus.
 Evidence on which the arrests were made was procured by Asher, work ing alone and in disguise, as Is his custom. during the past three weeks.
 The raiding parties started to work early this morning and by noon every station house in town was filled with prisoners, mostly negroes.
 Asher led the raiding parties to the bootleggers' nests, entering house after house. posing first as ma chinist, then a book agent, later as an eXpressman, taxi driver and salesman.
 Little resistance was offered, the only attack being upon Asher by a negro woman. who attempted to beat him off when his police supporters swooped down on her house.
 The raids were made In every quarter of the city. from the aristo- cratic northwest to the notorious dives of the southwest. Persons of every occupation were ldkeh--pdheIH butchers, servants. salesmen and tradesmen of all kinds-al doing a little bootlegging as a side line.
 A similar, though not so extensive cleanup was made last year. Asher figured prominently in that one also, lis operations in disguise so terroriz- Ing bootleggers here that for some tItas tseV were cowed. Transfer of Asher ava from the capital, how a tnn forth again ih strength their operations becom- ing so bold that police and prohibi- ton agents acrimonously charged eAeh other with Having down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
FORCED TESTIM0NEY IS CHARGED TO OFFICIALS
District Attorney And Sheriff 1n- dicted For Threatening Prisoners

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1o.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-District Attorney Phillip R. Livaudais and Sheriff All bert Estopinal of St. Bernard Parish, were indicted today by the St. Ser nard grand jury for alleged frighten- ing of prisoners by threats and force Of arms into making statements and confessions in connection with the murder of two deputies at Violet last April by rum runners. One man was convicted of murder, several others were acquitted while others still are yet to be tried.
 Three indictments were returned, two against the sheriff and one against the district attorney. The district attorney, the indictment charged, did by force of arms will fully and maliciously frighten by threat one, Tom Favolora. who was al that time. anc now stands, charged with the murder of August Esteves and Joseph Estopinal."
 Two similar indictments were re- turned against the sheriff, one each in the case of James Watson and Andrew Watson, negroes.
 Deputy Estopinal was a. relative of the sheriff and a nephew of former Representative Albert Estopinal of Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
HOLLANDERS FEAR. WRATH IF ALLIES
Return Of Former Crown Prince To Germany Causes
 Sensation Over Country

DOOkN, Holland Nov 10.-(By As- sociated Press.)-The return of the former crown prince to Germany created big sensation in Doorn, and, according to advices reaching here, throughout the whole of Holland, Fears were expressed by some of the Doorn residents today that the coun- try. by allowing Frederick William to leave. had incurred the severe dis pleasure of the allied powers.
 There was great animation around tho former German emperoIs resi- dence, the windows of which were more brilliantly lighted than usual tonight There was much coming and going between the chateau and the other buildings on the estate. and great display of police guarding the entrances,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
ROADS 0RDE RED TO
 CUT COTTON RATES
Material Reduction Effective
 In 30 Days Prescribed By : Utility Board
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERAID
Mont tgomeTy, Aia,. Nov. 10


 Holding that transportation rates on cotton moving between points in Alabama are unequal and discrimi- natory, the public service commission Saturday afternoon issued an order directing all railroads operating in this state to make reductions within 30 days. The commission prescribed a scale of rates which will mean ma terial reductions.
 The decision. Is the first ordered by the commi as result of the general invsstigation of transporta- ton rates which was started many months ago The Georgia scale was went beyond the Georgia scale and directed the railroads to establish rates applicable to. shipments over more than one railroad.
 Five tables of rates were pre- scribed for distances from five miles to 520 miles The first table will amply to single line hauls. The sec ond will be applied to hauls on two or more railroads. The third will be, applied where shipments move over one pr more standard lines and one or more short lines, The fourth will be applied on hauls over one short line railroad. The fifth will be made to apply on shipments on two or more short line railroads.
 schedule Of Rates.
 Under table number one the rail roads will be permitted to charge + cents hundred pounds when cot ton is transported five miles or less. Under the same table the charge will be 17 cents when the haul is ten mikes or over. The increase will be gradual until a haul of 800 and up to 520 miles is reached, when the change will be so cents a hundred pounds. ts.
 Under table number two the charge for transporting 100 pounds from five to ten miles will be A cents. This increase likewise will be grad ual until the longest haul is reached. when the charge will be S3 cents hundred pounds. Under table num- Der three the charge for the shortest haul will be 26da cents and the long est will be 9rl2 cents. Under table number four the charge for trans miles will be IS cents and the in- crease will be gradual until haul of 2S0 to 300 miles Is reached, when it will be S3 cents. Under table num- Der five the charge for transporting cotton five to ten miles will be ETA cents and will be increased gradually until 300 miles Is reached, when the maximum charge will be s7 cents. Statement Issued.
 With the issuance of the decision directing the reduction of rates, the commission made public an opinion supporting it's order. This opinion stated that in the past no joint line (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
WILSON LlEVOULNCEuSA 4 ADlNZNZSTRAII IION
Passes Dope To Sweetheart Via Soul Kiss

CHICAGO. Nov. 10.-Discovery of the "Doped Soul Kiss" has led United States Marshal Levy to ban goodbye "busses" between federal prisoners and their wives, relatives or sweethearts.
 Clarence Stone, just sentenced to four years at Leavenworth for drug peddling, was all set to go, when his "Sweetie" came to bid him passionate farewell. The last kiss lasted two minutes.
 A short time afterward, Stones guards discovered that this kiss had been the means of transpor- tation of a package of dope" from the mouth of the girl to the mouth of her departing friend.
 The official order followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
'KN0WN HER0' WILL BE HONORED IN ROME

ROME. Ga., Nov. 1o.-A troop of cavalry was here today to participate in the dedication tomorrow of a memorial to Charles Graves, Amer ica's Known hero" of the World war.
 Maj Gen. N. b. Lewis of Fort Sam Houston, Tex, and Brigadier-Ge Spence of Knoxville, Tenn, under whom Graves served over seas, and Governor Walker of Georgia, together with other notables, are expected here tonight for the ceremony.
 Taps will be blown at Graves. memorial plot immediately after the two minutes of silence at II o'clock tomorrow. At the same time the flag which floats from staff nearby will be lowered to half mast.
 The unveilng ceremony will take place at o'clock when the cavalry troops from Fort Oglethorpe will lead a procession from the city auditorium to the memorial plot in Myrtle Hill cem etery, at the foot of the Main Business street. Here short addresses and simple ceremony will he held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
EX-PRESIDENT
 PLAYS POLICY OF L.EADE RS
indicates Attitude Of Amer
 ica Following World War Has Been Deeply IgnobIe. CoWardIy And DishonerabIe'
MAKES FIRST ADDRESS SINCE WHITE HOUSE DAYS
States That France And Italy Have Made Waste Paper Of The Treaty Of Versailles,
 Discussing World Affairs

NEW YORK. Nov. 1o-Reports from all over the country indicated that Woodrow Wilson's Armistice Day speech, delivered by radio. had been heard from the eastern coast to the Rockies.
 In New York and Albany, his voice was heard distinctly, the hesitancy of his speech being commented upon.
 ported from Kansas City, but not enough to prevent every word be- lnS heard distinctly"
 Radio fans in Atlanta reported they had picked up" the speech and the same was true of a wide area about that city.
 Larger stations In Chicago re- ported no difficulty in hearing Will sons speech down tC the finest in donations and even the 'prompting" of Mrs. Wilson was plainly recorded.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 1o-From his place of retirement here W1odrG'1 Wilson declared tonight in a message to the American people that the "sul- len and selfish isolation" to which the United States withdrew after the World war is deeply ignoble because manfestly cowardly and dishonor- able"
 The former President asserted that "demoralizing circumstances" which America might have controlled have gone from bad to worse, until now, as If to furnish 'a sort of sinister climax" France and Italy have made waste paper of the treaty of Yer sailles."
 The affairs of the world can be set straight MT. Wilson continued, only "by the firmest yrH 7--~t Aet0-TrainadP exhibition of tn Vd
 make the right pr3vaii. Es aae8a eaa happily "the present situation" fH tes W orld affords the United StaHss -H opportunity to "rasricyo fhe rasts
 This was the EirEt tirns ia nsny months that Mr. Wflsou hor brQigeu his silence on inlsr1Ht3enel efiaifs He spoke into . mierog1 ua ID tHa study of his home ans Aia Hdor ss Wae broadcast to every section or the country by two of the most roveT radiophone stations The HH in Washington and the other SSss York.
 As the address came through. loud speaker" In the Washington of flee of the telephone company, where newspaper correspondents were as sembled, the enunciation was not over clear at times and the voice seemed a little husky.
 The anniversary of Armistice Day." he said, "should stir us to great eXaltation of spirit because of the proud recollection that it was our day, q day above those early days Of that never to be forgotten November which lifted the world to thS hi2b
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
PRESIDENT PAYS T PFBLl Ll.TETO DILBER.
Greek Private, Medal Of Honor Man To Be h.
 tered With HonorS

WASHINGTON, Nov 10.-President Coolidge has sent a letter to V. l. Chebethes, member of the American Veterans of Hellenic Descent, paying tribute to Private George Dilber Of Massachusetts, medal of honor man, whose casket was deseerated by Turkish soldiery when it was first sent to Asia Minor for interment. The body will be buried Monday at Arlington.
 T should deem it a privilege to join you in paying tribute to the memory of Private George Dilber. the President wrote, ''at the services to be held on Monday next, but l deeply regret that it is impossible for me to meet with you at that time.
 We. in Massachusetts, have com memorated his name in the city In which he lived. and the whole cGun- try joins with the American Veterans of Hellenic Descent in rendering this Iast homage to n1n.'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
TO PREPARE CREEDS AFTER LONG STUDY
Unitarian Youths To Give state
 ments Of Faith"

BOSTON. Nov. 10.-(By the Asso- c,ated Press ss.)-Seven thousand young people. members of 200 junior religi- ous societies of Unitarian churches throughout the country. are asked 10 write their own creeds, in an an nouncement of plans for this years campaign by and with young people made at national campaign heao- quarters.
 written at the end of a three months study of Unitarian principles. to be carried on by the local young peoples religious societies. An outline state ment of Unitarian belief and se- lected list of books for reading have been mailed to the president of the two hundred local societies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
BARBER POLE SHOES

PnrisiaNs Adopt Bizarre Footwear
 For Evening Functions
 PARIS. Nov. 1O.--~Barber pole" shoes are the latest fad in Paris for women.
 Any Parisienno who appears at an evening function with shoes of less than five colors is considered-and -treated-as an outcast
 The latest style of shoes reveal more Af the foot than they conceal and Are made up of the following colors--red. black, green. blue. pur- pie and gray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
FIRES ALL HE TOUCHES
Hungarian Youth Is Strange Freak
 Of Native

KECKAMET. Hungary, Nov. 10.- Natives of this small village flee every time that Johann Farkas, 14. starts toiwalk down the street.
 When Johann is in an abnormal condition articles with which he comes in contaSt catch fire spon- taneously, according to scientific ar ticle in the Revue Metaphysique. The power is said to work only when the boy has severe headaches.
 Recently the curtains in his room and the bed caught fire when he was suffering from headache. accord ing to this publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
BUS DRIVER INJURED
Freight Train Hits Bus Loaded
 With Children

SPRINGFIELD. O., Nov. 10.-Oscar Leffew, driver of school bus, was probably fatally injured, and 12 chill dren, members of the Olive Branch boys and girls basketball teams, were hurt when the bus was struck by westbound Big Four freight train in the heart of the city tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
BANDITS GET $1O,000

DIES MONIES. Ia, Nov. 1o.--A s10,00 pay roll of the Dallas Coal company here was stolen by ban dits today. when they held up two employees of the company. Il miles north of Des Moines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
CANDIDATE WITHDRAWS
List Narrowed Down To Two In Mis-
 sissippi Congressional Race

GREENWOOD, Miss, Nov. 10.-The list of candidates to succeed the late Representative B. G. Humphreys in Cengress from the Third Mississippi Sastrict, was narrowed toAtwo yester- Ggy with the withdrawal of w. M. Wilmington, who urged his friends to support William Humphreys, a son of the former representative. The other candidate Is John Roberts of Bolivar county. The special election Is to be he'd November 27 and the successful candidate will serve dur ing the unexpired term of MT. Hum phroys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-11
THOMPSON IS INDICTED
Prominent MissOurian stops Paymen
 CheeL

lrOmfnent MfssOurfan StOps Payment
 On Check
 KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 10.-Wil- liau! H. Thompson former United strtee ssaaeor from Kansas and d formar district juoge in that state, IRa heaN indicted on q charge of false aratenae, st was announced today.
 Mir. ThomEaon is accused of stop lylng payment on a $500 check after using the check to obtain a railroad biil Of laaiHg on his household and office furniture, which were being shipped to Tulsa, Okla.