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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
NORRIS REFUSES
 TO REMOVE BLOC.
Nebraska Senator Indi- oates He Will Prevent
 Passage By March
UNDERWOOD HOPES
 FOR FINAL VICTORY
Alabarnian StiIl Confident His Measure Will Pass Despite
 Norris Opposition
(WashinEton BuFeau)

WASHINGTON, Dec. S0.---As q result of ssjockeying" on the part of the senate today, 1t is indicated that there is no practical chance for tha Underwood Muscle Shoals bill to be enacted this session of con gress.
 Inc administration wing is for the Underwood bill; but is not for t strong enough to fight the Norris McKeilar filibuster to such an extremity that the appropriation bills will be defeated as a result of legislative congestion. Senator Norris has plainly indicated that he win tie up the situation until the fourth of March before he would permit the Underwood bill to become law.
 It is regarded as m anomalous but none-the-less natural situation. The Underwood bill ia the only bill com nsas1fiinv a maiorify vote of the senate B,If it cannot be put on final passage. sehhler Underwood is still hopeful, ac- cording to statement issued by him from his home tonight But other sena- tors. who support the bill, among them administration senators, are not hope fui
 Raff for Senator Norris stje oppesi- tion of McKellar is infinitesimal in it's effect--the Underwood bill would pass the senate and probably, in amend mended form, be accepted by the house. In view of the attitude of Norris, how ever, the administration wing, charged with the performance of the country's 8 business, cannot, it states, afford to sacrifice everything for that measure. Senator Underwood says a vote must be had and a vote will be had.
 But it will be in the senate sitting as committee of the whole and not as the senate. In the committee. the bill will receive a majority vote. It is indicated, in the senate proper, however, it would cause no surprise were 1t to be defeated. ....-
 The strategy of the administration bill over in the senate, Norris would inn mediately offer a substitute. This would mean the continuation of the struggle to the bitter end, or March 4. If the ad- ministration, on the other hand, pre- vents the passage of the bill, it could fall back on the commission idea, which along with the Underwood bill is fla vored by the President.
 Tn this connection, it appears cer- tain that irrespective of the wishes of the people of Alabama, the secretary of war, the coming summer, will be in position to deal on temporary lease basis with the Alabama Power company.
 That lease would endure until there be permanent legislation. It has been demonstrated that permanent legisla- tion, regarding Muscle Shoals, is an achievement of singular difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
FOREMAN NAMED
 TO HEAD s. 4. E.
Governor Brandon Is Tried At
 Atlanta Fraternity Convention

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 30.-Lauren Foreman of Atlanta was elected eminent supreme archon of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and Boston selected as the next convention city at to- days session of the organization.
 Gov. William w. Brandon, Alabama, was reelected honorary eminent su- preme archon. Among the other officers elected were o. K. Quivey, Baltimore, eminent supreme deputy archon; George D. Kimball, Denver, eminent supreme warden W. V. Levere, Evanston, H., eminent supreme recorder, and Judge Alfred K. Nippert, Cincinnati, eminent supreme herald.
 Sessions of the convention today were featured by mock trial' of William w. Brandon, governor of Alabama, who honored acquisition papers served on him by representative of Gov. Cliff ford Walker of Georgia. The Alabama governor was charged with failing to appear at the inauguration of the Geor- gia governor to present him with fra ternity badge Governor Brandon ad- mitted his guilt but pleaded extenuating circumstance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
WIDE SEARCH ENDED
$1S,OOO Loot Obtained In Lone BanL
 HOIdun

HOIdup
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 30.-The Identification today of William Wright. killed by Mobile police, as the bandit who on December 24 robbed the French man street branch of the Marine Bank and Trust company of $13.000.0OO killed Traffic Policeman Jacob Uhle while making his escape, ended one of the most energetic city-wide searches instituted by the police in years.
 Immediately after the robbery was effected, bank officials offered a reward of $5,0O0 for the capture of the bandit. This was augmented by rewards of $1,- GOO by the city government and $10O by the state.
 Superintendent of Police Coy Molony, stationed policemen and plain clothes men at all railroad station and on all roads leading out of the city. He promised promotion to the officer taking the bandit dead or alive.
 The bandit entered the bank at $ 80 last Wednesday morning and flourShing shotgun, which he drew from under his raincoat, demanded that the safe be opened. When told that none of the employees knew the combination, he forced them to enter small room in the rear of the bank building and calmly awaited the arrival of William Friess, manager of the bank, half an hour later.
 When MT. Friess arrived the bandit ordered him to open the safe. Holding the bank officer at the point of his gun, the bandit scOoped up $13,000 in cur rency and threatening to kill anyone who made an outcry left hesbank. He walked out Frenchman street followed by Uhle, who had been notified of the robbery. As the officer attempted to get his pistol from under his raincOat, the robber wheeled and fired, killing the policeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
M'COY, DESPONDENT. TO APPEAL VERDICT
Ex-PugiIist To Appear For Sem
 tence' On Friday

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3O.-Kid Me Coy, convicted of mansluaghter last night in connection with the shooting of Mrs. Theresa w. MOrs here last Au- gust. tonight seemed plunged into de- spair at the outcome of his trial. Fol lowing his conviction the prisoner was taken from the tank" which he had occupied, with other offenders, ana % t9- night is alone in small cell. He strenuously protests his innocence and he declared emphatically that the jury verdict was unjust.
 New Years day will bring up marked contrast before the ex-pugilist's mind On New Years day, 20 years ago. ne rose to one of the heights of his fis- tic career, when he knocked out Peter Maser at the COney Island sporting club New York. McCOy's attorneys announced today they would move to appeal from the verdict before Superior Judge Charles $. Grail on Friday when the fighter will appear for sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
Governor Len Small Fails In Fight To Remove Stain
 Of Million Dollar Debt
Judge Burton Holds Illi- nOis Executive Account
 able For Shortage
fRx Associated Prsss.l

SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 30.- Governor Len Smin was held account able for ''the entire interest" entrusted to him as state treasurer in decision handed down today by Circuit Judge Frank W. Burton fo Carrollton. The decision was accompanied by a de- nunciation of a state official who sat before him. Counsel for. the governor tonight had announced no plan of pro- cedure.
 Preparing the formal decree for pre- sentation in court at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, Assistant Attorney General Clarence N. Boord said tonight the amount of Governor Smalrs alleged in- debtedness to the state, was consider ably more than one million dollars" Tomorrow the case will be formally re- ferred back to the master in chancery for definite decision of the amount of indebtedness.
 Governor Small must account for interest for all securities purchased with state funds and turned over by him to the Curtises," Mir. Bo0rd said. Nearly all those securities were pack ers' notes. The exact amount due will be determined in hearing before the master"
 Long Argument Ends
 Eleven days were spent by counsel arguing before Judge Burton. Their strife was over the report of the master in chancery which the judge approved today. Arguments of defense counsel were chiefly to the effect that there was not one iota of proof of money wrongfully held" This argument turned as a boomerang against the de- fense.
 Peering down at the upturned face of Governor Small the elderly jurist asked why there was no proof and added that mot only one but practically every item of evidence and proof has disappeared"
 If there is any one," he continued, ''who should preserve record of his administration, it is public officer"
 Effect Is Uncertain
 How Judge Burton's decision may af- feet Governor Smalfs second inaugu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31

ration, which has been set for January 12, was highly uncertain tonight. The attorney generals force refused to say how they interpreted the law regard ing it, adding that the question would require careful and exhaustive study. It was added that unofficial informa- tion had been received that attempts would be made to stop the inaugural upon provisions of the law providing that no one owing the state money could become a state official. The ques- tion of the governors second term and his eligibility have not been looked into, it was further announced.
 Opening his statement from the bench, Judge Burton .said he was in- formed the case would eventually be carried to the supreme court. This ap- peal, if taken, it was definitely learned tonight, will not be taken at this stage in proceedings but will await the termi- nation of the case by the court final order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
Crisp Urges Tariff boost TO Force Action On ebts;
 U. .. Orders France ToP Pay
Ambassador Herrick Tells Premier Herriot Obli-
 gation Must Be Met
twashinrton Barsau)

WASHINGTON, D. O., Dec. 3O.-- Representative Charles R. Grip of Geor- gia. member of the debt funding com mission. is determined that France shall pay it's debt to the United States and that France, by retaliatory legislation, shall be punished if 1t is proved that France would repudiate her obligations.
 In an interview today, Mir. Crisp made 1t plain that he would not pussy foot because of the "delicaey of diplomatic relations Very candidly he stated his conviction that France was to repudiate and ultimately would do so.
 .sPersona1ly," he said, T am con- Vinced that France has made up its mind not to pay and that Italy and Belgium, neither of which has said a word, are behind France, applauding.
 Sceffs War Scare
 q deem 1t unthinkable that under any the United States would ever be called upon in honor to fight France or Italy or Belgium because of refusal of those countries to ne- gotiate respecting their war obligations.
 But it is my judgment that the United States should not let France and other owing nations get. away with re- pudiation. Had my way, l would retaliate by tariff legislation against any or countries which might repu- diate. l would make it easy for those countries which have funded to sell their goods in the American market, and I would deprive those which might repudiate of the most opulent market of the world.
 If those countries which might re pudiate their obligations are prevented by retaliatory tariff from trading with the United States, they would pay If not directly, certainly indirectly"
 Fav0rs Generous Terms
 Mir. Crisp made it plain that one of the funding commission is serious in his contention that war debts shall not be cancelled but shall be paid. ( T am in favor" he added, "of offer ing the most generous terms to those
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
CAREER
 OF BANK BANDIT
 ENDED AT MOBILE
Slayer Of Louisiana Po- liceman Killed After
 Wounding 2 Officers
DEATH MAY FREE
 TWO LIFE TERMERS
Ex-Conyict Shot Down As He Reaches Gulf
 City On Train
(By Ags.Herald Leased Wire )

MOBIEE, Ala, Dec. 3O.-Law- lessness met it's master, the cold veil of death wrote an abrupt "finis" to career steepedi in crime, a post humous confession and other re- velopments partly plotted out the mystery along a trail of gun play and robbery, a ray of light ap- peared for two innocent boys" be- hind prison walls1-these things fig ured yesterday in a weird life drama that ended here when Will liam E. Wright, killer, desperado, thief and fugitive, succumbed to bullet wounds while his weakened fingers clutched a smoking revol- yer, Two of three officers who opposed Wright in his final frantic episode, suffered wounds which sent them to the hospital.
 Wright, identified later in the day ms the hold-up man who robbed New Orleans bank of $13,000 a week ago and then shot down policeman who attempted to prevent his escape, was killed in a clash with two detectives and a railroad special agent shortly after 1 o'clock this morning at the Louisville and Nashville passenger sta- tion., The gun fight ensued when steps were started to arrest Wright when he arrived in Mobile on fast train No. 3S northbound. He opened fire from q coach platform, wounded City Detec- tive Walter Pistole and Special Agent Charles Ferrer, and fled to the wharf on the river front short distance away, where death overlook him. He was struck by five bullets, one of which penetrated his head above the right eye. Another entered scar the base of the neck.
 Rewards totalling $6,100 had been offered in New Orleans for the capture of 3he bank bandit and slayer of the po- icesnan, which will go tn, ,aoeal officials. Search of the slain man's body re- vealed $2,033 in currency, together with numerous other effects. A small black bound memorandum book removed from his pocket contained what pur- ported to be confession of Wright that he killed Thomas Griffin, a rail way detective, at Des Moines, Iowa, in November last year, for whose death two other men have received life sen- tences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
SCIENTIST CALLS
 BRYAN 4 MENACE
 TO CHRISTIANITY
Great COmmOner' Also Termed 'Quack' By
 Dr. Rice
neased Wire to Age-Herald)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-William Jennings Bryan and his fundamentalist followers were hailed as a dangerous menace to religion Tuesday in the first thrust of science toward education of laymen to a sympathetic understanding of the work of scientists.
 Jesus Christ was a modernist; not fundamentalist in the matter of old testament criticism" Dr. Edward l.. Rice, professor of zoology at Ohio Wesleyan university and spokesman for the scientists, declared.
 Rice's speech, which was made at a meeting of the geological section of the American association for the advance ment of science, is part of the educa- tional program of the scientists as an- nounced Monday night. The move to bring before the people of the nation the truths which science is discovering was evident in all of the sessions on Tuesday.
 Discoveries Enumerated
 Out of the mass of knowledge which has been accumulated during the last year, these discoveries were brought to light as of first importance.
 l. Heart disease is the largest single cause of death and has outstripped tuberculosis as a killer. For every death there are ten living who are handi- capped by heart trouble. Dissemination of information as to the causes of heart trouble were advocated.
 2 It is possible, through the discov- cry Of "vitamin," to regulate birth diet. By depriving a mother of this life-giv- ing ingredient it is possible to make her sterile, or, by feeding her the vita min, to cause the opposite effect.
 8. It is now possible to measure time accurately to three One-billionths of second.
 f. Chlorine gas as a treatment for colds and respiratory diseases has proved unsuccessful.
 5. Life on Mars is possible although the temperature variations during the day at the Equator amounts to per haps as much as 100 degrees centigrade. The variations are not so great nearer the poles.
 G. Although total blindness is on the decrease, 30 per cent of the school CHlIufeH Ol tue COuHlTy nave ueleCllNO vision while 50 per cent of the men engaged in industrial work are suffer- ing from eye ailments.
 [. American born families may be in danger of disappearing before alien korn because of the formers refusal to rear larger broods.
 9. A study of oceanOgraph was ad- vocated so that the food resources which will soon be needed by man may be more readily developed
 10. Civilization has not as yet, ex- tended the span of human life to any appreciable extent. Although increased knowedge has saved the lives of many under the age of five, only recently has there been any evidence of even slight extension of life beyond age 90. An extension of 15 to 20 years is pos sible, however.
 Attacks Bryan
 Professor Rice, who spoke against Bryan as a fundamentalist, hoped in this way to clear up the belief that is prevalent among many people that evolution is not compatible with Chris tianity. Christ warned against the
 (COntinued on page twO)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
PLANE RIDE FAILS
 TO CURE DEAFNESS
Joseph KIing Hoped To Enter
 U. s. Army

MITCHELL FIELD, L. l., Dec. 30. An attempt to restore Joseph Kling hearing by an airplane fight failed Tuesday when Kling came to earth after a half hour in the air with no change in hsi condition.
 The plane dove sharply and made sev- eral sideflips before descending but when King got out of the plane efforts to make him hear were unsuccessful. Kling has been deaf since 1905 and for ten years has vainly tried to get into the army. His deafness prevented his pass ing the physical examinations and he grasped at the airplane treatment as a last straw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
PROJECT DEBATED
 ONLY TWO DAYS
Is Largest Peace Time Bill Ever Considered
 By Congress
DRY ENFORCEMENT
 VOTED HUGE SUM
Measure Includes $10,000,000 For Coast Guard War On
 Rum Runners

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30.-- Speeding along at almost an un- precedented legislative clip, the house today passed the treasury postoffice supply bill which, with it's $763,000,000 total,a is the larg- est peace time appropriation meas ure ever considered by congress.
 Sent to the senate practically with out amendment after only two days consideration the bill provides, among other things, $11,O00,O0 for prohibition enforcement and S2O,0OO,00O for the coast guard service, half of which would be available during the coming fiscal year for use in curbing rum smuggling.
 $2,6OO.OOO For Air Mail
 Other items in the bill include $2,- COG, 900 for operation of the trans con- tinental aid mail service, $526,373 for maintenance of pneumatic mail tubes in New York City, $16,656, POO for the customs service and $9, 103, ,1O1 for the public health service.
 The fourth of the annual supply bills to go to the senate which so far has failed to act on any of them, the bills passage cleared the way for considera- tion by the house late in the week of the army appropriation bill.
 -----,,-. All Sections Approved
 All sections of the treasury -postoffice bill dealing with hints and assay offices and concerning the upkeep and improve ment of public buildings were approved by the house as drafted by the appro- priations committee.
 Just before final action on the bill, Representative Busby, democrat, Mis- sissippi, moved to recommit the bill to the appropriations committee to have the appropriation for the pay of rural mail carriers increased from $SS,350,- GOO to $S9, 9,25O,000. The motion was lost go to 147
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
NEW TRIALS ASKED
Two Serving Life Terms Now Hope
 For Freedom

Two Serving Life Terms Now Hope
 For Freedom
 DIES MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 30.-Ef- forts to obtain a new trial will be made by attorneys for Cecil Mickle of Des Moines, who with Jack Gaskill is serv- ing a life sentence in the state penl- tentiary for the staying of Thomas Griffin, railroad detective, and who with Gaskill, was exonerated of the crime by a confession of the staying found in the pocket of w. D. Wright, shot and killed in a battle with of ficers at Mobile, Ala, early today. An appeal in GaskilPs' case is now pending before the state supreme court and his attorneys indicated they would investi- gate Wrights confession with a view toward strengthening Gaskilrs defense.
 The boys displayed different attitudes when they were informed today they may be restored to liberty, Michle, the younger of the pair, who had signed confession to the staying, cried q few moments and declared he had "felt all the time that something would turn mp to establish my innocence" Gaskill, however, was triumphant, discussing the circumstances of his conviction freely.
 "NIickel was just a kid and they scared him into signing a confession Gaskill asserted.
 Sheriff Findley and county officers were skeptical tonight on the details of WrighNs confession.
 Wright, who was well known here as shady character" disappeared from here December 10, last, taking with him Nellie Dawson, clerk in department store. They subsequently, were mar of the couple was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
VICTIM ACCUSES
 YELLOW KID' WE'LL
Notorious Confidence Man To Be
 Prosecuted By Cutter

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-Copper mines, paper mills and even a bird cage con- taining a mechanical bird that would sing were among the alIuring topics un- reeled by the glib tongue of Joseph "Yellow Kid" Veil, internationally known confidence man, H. I. Kutter, Hamilton, Ohio, manufacturer, told Municipal Judge Lyle today.
 The "Yellow Kid" who denies he was the "Dr. James Warrington" of the i'm personation attributed to him by Kut- ter, who was swindled out of $3S, ,000 by Warrington" had expressed confi- dence that Kutter-who he asserted, he did not know-would not come here to prosecute him But Mir. Kutter ap- peared in court and identified Yellow Kid" as "Warrington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
CONCERN
 HAS COSTLY BLAZE
Selma COmmissary And Con-
 tents Destroyed

SELMA, Ala, Dec. 30.-The com missary of the Sunset Textile mills in Selma suburb was totally destroyed by fire at o'clock tonight. A down. pour of rain prevented further spread of the fire. The loss is partially cOv- cred by insurance.
 The stock was valued at $4,500. The business was operated by Ledbetter and Jones and the building owned by the Sunset Textile Mill company. A car in the garage of the building was also burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
The New Year Will Have
 Psychological Moments"
Laurel Miller Will Point Yours Through The Age
 Herald Day By Day If You'll Follow Her

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 Everybody know the Psychological Moment" for undeak
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-31
COLORADO HUNT DAY
 NETS 15,OOO RABBITS
Slain Animals To Be Shipped
 To Missions

DENVER, Colo. Dec. 30.-Fifteen thousand rabbits were killed yesterday in two Colorado counties as the result of rabbit hunt day, declared by Cover nor Sweet, participated in by 1,200 men and boys.
 Hunters estimated that the days work would net about twenty tons of rabbit flesh. The rabbits will be shipped to the Sunshine Rescue Mission here for distribution among the needy. Albert Dobson, If, was killed when q rifle was accidentally discharged in q wagon in which several youths were riding. One hunter was shot in the hand by stray bullet.