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The mirror., 1923-02-15
AIR-MAIL SERVICE GOES YEAR
WITHOUT FATAL ACCIDENT

Not a single fatal accident in the air
mail service of the Postoffce Department,
is the record for the year ended July 16,
which proves more conclusively than any
other test the reliability and efficiency of
the arplane. Flying daily in every kind
of weather, the mail planes covered 1,750,
COO miles on the New York to San Fran
cisco route, and during that time trans
ported more than 49000,000 letters, total
ing 1,224,5OO pounds. This outstanding
record is attributed mainly to the exper-
fenced pilots who are now familiar with
their routes, although it is felt that the
abandoning of metal monoplanes, iii which
number of fatalities occurred last year,
has been a factor.-Ex.
The mirror., 1923-02-15
collects his commission when he has moth

collects his commission when he has moth
ing at stake
1t is the same in Monte Carlo Aged
men and women will sell you wonderful
systems for few francs. Perhaps the
vendor lost fortune playing that same
system. 1t seems incredible that such could
be true, yet have verified it to satisfy
my own curiosity, and have had some of
these characters pointed out to me.
If you wish to lose your pelf in more
select circle you may take out a member
ship card in the Circle des Estrangers de
Monaco, which means Foreigners Club Of
Monaco. The games are the same but the
stakes larger that are passed across the
baize, and pikers are not welcome. The
same red tape is necessary before being
issued ticket if you are not known in
Monte Carlo.
A resort like Monte Carlo cannot be all
joy and giddy pleasure in its environment.
There must be tragedy. A high cliff,
overlooking the sea, holds an irresistible
interest to morbid curiosity seekers on ac-
count of the many suicides who have
plunged to their death in the sea far below.
There were so many suicides that it
was necessary for the management to adopt
preventative measures. Now a fund is
maintained for destitute strangers who
have lost all of their money at the gam
pense money are given to any and all
who can establish their claim as to having
lost all of their immediate cash at one of
the tables. Hawk-eyed housemen can
vouch for the statement for they know the
signs by long experience.
When man wanders off into the night
after losing his last cent he is not per
r1itted to leap from a convenient cliff, as
that would result in undesirable publicity.
If he is determined to leave the old world
he is compelled to remove himself from'the
immediate vicinity. There, is touch of
grim irony in. that. There is no record as
to the number of suicides that have oc-
icurrred at Monte Carlo, but the known
number is by no means inconsiderable.
Monte Carlo offers many enhancing
features. Once you have sat in the soft
twilight with the southerly breeze swinging
in with the tang of the sea you will never
forget it. Or the cerulean sky, banked
with Aeecy fingers weaving in and out of
the darker, lacy fringe at midday. If
you have the artistic sense, the inmate
love of nature and its manifold beauties
the little city on the rock-bound coast holds
untold pleasures in store for you.
In passing, just one word of advice.
Leave all available funds in Nice as the
gambling mania is virulent and con-
tagious disease and Monte Carlo is the
lest place in the world to catch it.
NoTE: Read before Pierian Chautauqua
Circle, Sunday, January 2Sth 1923.
The mirror., 1923-02-15

The jarrah tree of western Australia
produces the mcst indestructible wood
grown. 1t is impervious alike to insects
attacks and to decay, and boats built of
it do not need to be copper-sheathed.-Ex.
The mirror., 1923-02-15

In feudal England military tenants had
to provide knight for every 500 acres of
land occuped.-E1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
| ANOTHER LEADER OF
 EMERALD REPUBLIC KILLED BY BANDITS

DUBLIN, Feb. 12.-(Special )-Dr. Thomas oHiggins of Maryborough, father of Kevin o'Higgins. free state minister of home affairs. was assassi- mated today.
 The official announcement today said:
 "Dr. O'Higgins, coroner of Queens county, was shot dead by armed men last evening"
 The victim is a brother-in-law of Timothy Healy. governor general of the Free State.
 The tragedy occurred at Wood lands near Stradhally. A party of armed men drew up near the oHig- gins residence at o'clock Sunday evening and three members of it ap- preached the house and demanded admittance. Dr. O'Higgins replied that in consequence of communica- tion recently captured, he would not admit any one, but on the plea of wanting to see the document, the raiders induced him to open the door. One of the armed men then entered, leaving his two companions on the doorstep.
 While the raider inside was read ing the document. Dr. o'Higgins. who was 70 years old disarmed him, snatching away his revolver. The raider shouted to his two comrades to fire. They responded with the fatal shots which crashed into the top of pr. O'Higgins skull, others of the raiding party also firing at him through the windows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
666 quickly relieves Colds and LaGrippe, Constip patton, Bill iousness and Headaches.
A FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you know that the medicine you are about to take is absolutely pure and con- tains no harmful or habit producing drugs. Such medicine is Dr. Kiimer's Swamp Root, kidney, liver and blad- der remedy. The same standard of purity, strength and excellence S maintained in every bottle of Swamp Root. It Is scientifically compounded from vegetable herbs, It is not a stimulant and Is taken in teaspoonful doses. It is not recommended for every thing.
 It is natures great helper in re- lieving and overcoming kidney, liver land bladder troubles. A sworn statement of purity Is with every bottle oi Dr. Kimer' S Swamp Root. If you need medicine, you should have the best. On sale at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium and large. However, If you wish first to try this great preparation send ten cents to pr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., for sample bottle. When writ ing be sure and mention this paper Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
CAROL INA WOMAN
 REGA|NS HE HI
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 McGoWan Is Well Again
"Tanlac has benefited me wonder


 "Tanlac has benefited me wonder fully and anything good I could say about the medicine would not be praising it too highly" said Mrs. C. C. McGowan. wife of a prominent business man of Greer, S C., recently.
 T suffered from a nervous, run down condition, and for a long time was in very poor health. I had little or no appetite, my energy had almost left me, and l often got extremely nervous and felt tired and worn-out. l suffered from indigestion, too, and many times 1t troubled me so that it interfered with my sleep at night.
 mAfter taking Tanlac, must say itSfs splendid medicineg The ner- yousness has gradually gone away until l scarcely notice 1t now, and I have a fine appetite. have gained weight, and I feel stronger and bet ter in every way. If I ever get sick again, l will certainly go back to Tanlac."
 Tanlac is for sale by all good drug eists. Over thirty-five million bot ties sold.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

of bombs to New York; of joining radical movements at the behest of private detectives and urging his as- sociates to acts of violence; of spread ing radical propaganda, which, he said, was furnished him by his em- ployers; and-a wide variety of other activities.
 Attorney Walsh announced in the course of the hearing that he ex- pected to show that the w. J. Burns agency planned and executed the raid on the communist gathering at Bridgeman Mich., last August and that their agents provacateur estab- lished in the communist ranks com mitted many Illegal acts that may have been committed in connection with that meeting. He said he expected to prove in the course of the trial which is set to start at St Joseph, Mich., two weeks from today, that private detectives have fomented the various radical disturbances in re- cent years.
 o. l.. Smith of Lansing, assistant attorney general of Michigan. and Charles W. Gore, prosecuting attor- ney of Berrien county, Michigan, rep resented the state at the taking of the deposition Indications are that MT. Walsh will not be through with Baianow for two or three days. The state will then cross examine him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
HOUSE WILL TAKE UP IMMIGRATION ISSU E

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-House consideration next week of the pro- posed permanent immigration re- striction act is planned by the immi- grafton committee. Chairman John- son will ask the rules committee for special resolution giving the bill privileged status.
 While the measure would go to con- ference as a substitute for the Sem ate Armenian orphan bill" there was doubt that final enactment at this session would be possible be- cause of the increasing congestion of legislation as this Congress ap- breaches the end of it's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
UNDERWOOD TODECIDE U P 0 N PRESIDENTIAL
 RACE ON HIS RETURN
WASHINGTON BUREAU 7,
 THE AGE-HERALD [ WashinxtOn. n. C Feh 10 |

If there is no change in the nation al situation when Senator Oscar W. Underwood. democratic leader. re- turns from Europe next June. he will become tentative candidate for the presidential nomination. it is gener- ally understood in Washington.
 Senator Underwood has made no announcement to that effect. He has promised to give the matter earnest consideration. His friends, however. contend that unless a drastic change should be wrought in conditions. he would permit the use of his name in as many primaries as his committee, subsequently, to be raised. might think expedient.
 Important supporters of the Ala bama senator throughout the United States have represented that the country is tired of the present admin istration and the republican party, and yet not ready to accept any one advocating the so-called "extreme" doctrine that the former prejudice against a southern man occupying the White House has al, but passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Hoy to Make Pine Cough Syrup at Home
Has no equal for prompt results. Takes but n moment to prepare,
 and saves you about $2.


 Pine is used in nearly all prescrip- tions and remedies for coughs. The reason is that pine contains several elements that have a remarkable effect in soothing and healing the membranes of the throat and chest. Pine cough syrups are combinations of pine and syrup. The syrup" part is usually plain sugar syrup.
 To make the best pine cough remedy that money can buy, put 2H ounces of Pinex in pint bottle, and fill mp with homemade sugar syrup. Or you can use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup. Either way, you make full pint more, than you can buy ready made for three times the money. It is pure, good and tastes very pleasant. cough or cold in ! way that means hoarse and tight. or may be persist: ently loose from the formation of phlegm. The cause is the same-in- famed membranes-and this Pinex and Syrup combination will stop it usually in "A hours or less. Splen- did, too, for bronchial asthma, h0arse. ness, or any ordinary throat ailment. Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of genuine Norway pine ex- tract, and is famous the world over for it's prompt effect upon coughs.
 Beware of substitutes. Ask your druggist for "21s ounces of Pinex" with directions, and don't accept any thing else. Guaranteed to give ahso- lute satisfaction or money refunded. The Pinex Co.,. Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

Thiel agency. that two of them also were employed by the W. J. Burns agency. and that Burns and Thiel dictated the policy of the I. W. w. propaganda committee which issued the radical manifestos and litera- ture."
 That after he had sold secret papers of the Thiel agency to Burns agency; and Burns papers to Thiel; Allan O. Meyers, head of the radical bureau of the Burns agency, picked his pocket and stole private papers, which he later refused to return.
 Explosive For Bomos
 That Meyers proposed to supply him (Balanow) with explosives and show him how to make bombs. and directed him to cultivate we'll known labor and radical leaders and. try to get them to throw the bombs in order that Burns operatives might arrest them.
 That a Thel operative named Gag niac made the bombs exploded in the Guggenheim copper mines in order that strikers might be blamed for the destruction.
 That the general manager of the Thiel agency turned loose indicted radicals caught in the 1920 raids here in order that the agency might earn further money from states Attorney Maclay Hoyne by hunting them again.
 That T. J. Cooney, head of the radi- cal department of the Thiel agency had a rubber stamp fac-simile of the signature of Alfred Wagenknecht, a Cleveland radical who was then a fugitive from justice, made from the signature on letter which one of his operativ had stolen from a mail box. and that he used the stamp to sign 90 threatening letters which he had Balanow mail to Maclay Hoyne, John J. Mitchell, Chicago banker; Alfred Austrian, attorney for J. ogden Armour; Judge Oscar Hebel, who was trying a score of communists; Frank Commerford and Henry Berger, special prosecutors in the case. and many metropolitan newspapers.
 The letters were intended, he said, to acquaint the recipients of the letters with the danger which they were employing the Thiel agency to suppress. Post. office inspectors traced the letters to the Thiel office in New York, he declared, and he was then indicted for sending them through the mail, but was never tried and his bond money was then re- funded when, he said. he threatened to expose post office inspectors who had turned over private mail to private detectives
 Active in Union Troubles
 Balanow, a 2Syear-old Russian cigar maker, son of a Russian an archist, who was deported to Si- beria during the czars regime, told of his own part in organizing labor unions for Thiel operatives to sub press; of selling the secrets of one employer to another: of carrying what he believed was trunk load
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
LOSES LIFE IN SYRACUSE
 FIRE LOSS IS $75O,OOO

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Feb. 12,-One man was killed. several parsons were reported missing and 2U oth- CTS injured, some probably fatally in a fire tonight that destroyed the Bastable building and caused prop erty loss estimated at more than s75O.0 900.
 John H. Shea, real estate maraser. trapped on an upper floor. jumped for fire net, missed 1t and was killed. Most of the injured Ieaped from windows. The flames spread so rapidly that the zuo or more persons in the building had little chance to save their effects
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
EVEN REVOLUTION PLOTS INCLUDED IN DEPOSITION MADE
Counsel for 22 Communists Gets Sensational Document From Former Department
 of Justice Man.

CHICAGO, Feb. 12.-(By Associated Press )-Charges that private detec- tive agencies foment radicalism, strikes, labor troubles and under ground revolutionary movements In order that they may collect big fees from banking and business interests for uncovering them, are contained in a deposition by Albert Bailin, alias Balanow, taken here today by Frank P. Walsh, for use In connection with the defense of twentytwo alleged communists facing trial at St. Joseph, Mich.
 Balanow, former member of the de- pertinent of justice, the military in telligence service. operative of the Burns, Thiel, Daniels and other pri- vate detective agencies. member of the I. w. w. communist party, com munist-laborite party, socialist party, young peoples socialist league. so- cialists-laborite, workers interna- tional industrial union and by his own admissions a spy, and agent pro- vacateur, told an amazing story of double-crossin and triple crossing in which be sold out two or three en- ployers at time te each other. He claims former employer made him the goat" and caused him to be in- dicted on a federal charge, hence his effort to expose what he says is the inside workings of the private detec- tive agencies. He charged, among other things:
 That the famous Red" raids, Janu- ary 1, 1920, were made possible be- cause he and other private detectives planted in the ranks of the radical organizations, called their follow CTS together in order that the raiders might find them all assembled when the zero hour" came.
 That the seven members of the pro- paganda committee of the I. w. W. in 1920 and 1921 were operatives of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
BRITISH DEBT AND SHIP BILL LINKED
 IN HARDING PLAN
English Debt Settlement to Be Taken Up at Morning Session and Then
 Subsidy Bill.
Continued From Page one)

old Congress after election of a new Congress.
 Senator Norris in discussing the amendment announced he would the provisions relating to the Presi- dent and press only the portion re- garding the meeting of Congress. In this form it was said to be accepta- ble to republicans generally and 1t was indicated that if Senator Norris proposed to press 1t as he announced today it would be approved with very little further debate. If extended discussion ensues, however, republi- can leaders in charge of the ship bill probably will counter with a move to lay the Norris motion on the table.
 Want Madden Amendment
 Meantime some democratic oppo- nents of the shipping legislation in- dicated they would agree to bring to a vote if the administration forces would accept the Madden amend ment, which was approved by the House, but eliminated by the Senate commerce committee after President Harding had informed Chairman ooHes IL "ouia HuHily tHe pill. Ine amendment would make grants of government aid to ship operators contingent on annual appropriations by Congress. The first reaction of the administration leaders on ac- ceptance of the amendment was un- favorable.
 The question of the legislative pro- gram will be discussed further with President Harding tomorrow by Sem ator Lodge of Massachusetts, repub- lican. leader of the Senate finance committee, which Saturday reported the debt settlement bill, and Sena- tor Shoot, republican, Utah, mem Der of the American debt funding commission. The committee session was to have been held today but was postponed pending development of the program.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Priuae Detecue Agencies Are Charged With Foeng La

ventions to politics and as readily from politics to flappers. education and prohibition.
 College men" he said, ''don't t know what is going on. They are too dense. Newspapers are a great force and the college boys overlook them. If l had paper I'd put more popu- lar science into it. I'd make the can didates for jobs fill out a question: naire to see if they knew anything. I'd want men with imagination. 1m- aglnatioa is scarce article"
 Praises Coue
 Docs Coue do any good?" he was asked.
 "Yes," I can hand something to him. I don't think he's fake He seems 10 be in earnest"
 "What do yo1 think of prohibi- tion?"
 Sober America" he said, raising both hands, I'm forsit by all means. I know prohibition is a failure in the cities, but when wood alcohol kills off all the old soaks, prohibition will have it's day. The boys and girls of the next generation won't have any taste for the damned stuff"
 The newspapers print too much scandal,' the inventor declared. We all like little of it, but I think the papers overdo it. The politicians make suckers out of the publishers. Why should every one-horse political as pirant use up good print to rant about what he wants to do? He should be made to pay for the space he uses."
 What's good in the field of inven- tiou?" he was asked.
 The helicopter-the heavier than air machine that goes straight up. James Gordon Bennett once gave me 900 to experiment with one. made machine that only weighed 80 pounds, but it didn't do the trick. scorched my hands and burned most of the nair off my head trying to per- feet it, but I didn't. There is great commercial field for the helicopter."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13

Unless you see the name "Bayer" on package or on tablets you are not getting the genuine Bayer product prescribed by physicians over twenty-five years and proved safe by millions for colds, headache, tootI
 ache, earache, neuralgia, lumbago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
IRISH OFFICIAL HOME WRECKED BY A BOMB

BELFAST. Feb. 12.-(By Associat- ed ess.)-Anniskag House, near Dundalk, the property of A. N. Sheri- dan. clerk of the crown in County Louth and close friend of Cardinal Logue, was blown up last night. A number of masked men appeared at the home of John Gallagher, farm CT of Gweedore, County Donegal, on Saturday and shot him dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
PLAN "LADIEs, NIGHT,

While the elaborate plans for their annual Ladies Night entertain ment to be held Tuesday evening at s o'clock at the X-ki-Ro clubrooms, are shrouded in secrecy, it is an- nounced by F'. H. Coleman, chairman >of arrangements. that Kiwanians and guests are expected to be on hand. The Valentine idea will be stressed %in every way, it is said. Hugh Mall lory, first president of Kiwanis, and active in it's ranks. will preside in place of W. B. Craig, present execu- tive. who will be unable to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
Influenza From Neglected Cold,

Stop your coughs and colds bel Ire they become serious. If neglected they lead to influenza, la grippe. asthma and bronchitis. Three gen. erations of users have testified to the quick relief given by Folcy's Honey and Tar from coughs. colds, croup, throat. chest and bronchial trouble. Largest selling cough med : icine in the world. Mrs. s. L. Hunt. Cincinnati, Ohio. writes: 'Foley's Honey and Tar cured me of a hack ing cough. wheezing and pains in chest" Refuse substitutes.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
M A RY M'SW|NEY AND. MRS. CLARK ARRESTED IN RAID
Free State Forces Also Take Mothers of Two Women After DeVaIera ExtoIIed
 in Interview.

DUBLIN, Feb. 12.-Free State forces today raided the republican central publicity offices here, which had just been reopened. and arrested Miss Mary MacSwiney and Mrs. Clark, widow of Tom Clark, togeth- CT with their mothers.
 In an interview with newspaper men before her arrest Miss Mac Swiney said she desired to reply to the ''velomous attack" made upon Ramon DeValera by Gavin OHig- gins, minister of home affairs in the Free State government.
 The calumnies against DeValera, she said. were carried on in the way and for the same purposes as had been those against Erskine Chjlders, Ito get an excuse to shoot him"
 She denied that DeValera had let down the republic. She knew that he had agreed to the form of the oath of allegiance and to an annual pay ment to King George, but his inten- ton IA agreeing to a policy of ex- ternal association with the British empire was to avoid a split.
 No peace was possible on a basis of unconditional surrender, she de- clared, nor would the republicans at war agree to recognize the King or accept the Free State constitu- pealed to by Liam Deasy agreed to surrender, which was unthinkable, nevertheless, 1t would not halt the war which would be continued by men of invincible faith.
 DeValera would reject President Cosgrave's suggestion for the sur render of arms and a free election on the issue of a republic. Eng lands withdrawal of her threat of war was essential if the election were to be free.
 Furthermore. the election should not be for the 26 counties of south ern Ireland, but for the whole island, though Ulster would find the repub- lic9nS Varv raaso,abto
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-13
SAY "BAYER' when you buy Aspirin

rheumatism, .neuritis, and for pain in general. Accept only "Bayer' pacK- age which contains proper directions.
 Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sell bottles
 of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Mono-
 aceticacidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.