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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
SECRET PAYMENTS
 ON LUMBER AIRED
Bonus" Paid To Man Indicted With Phillips, Says Witness

WASHINGTON, May 19,-George H. Van Gunten, a lumber merchant of Newark, N. J., testified today at the triaI of John L. Phillips, republican state conInitteeman of Georgia, ana others on charges of conspiracy in sur plus government lumber sales, that he made secret payments to George NJ Chambers, government inspector, of $7 a thousand feet on the resale of ap proximateIy a million feet of lumber purchased. Chambers, now deceased, was one of those named in the indict- ment with Phillips.
 Van Gunren told the court that the payments to Chambers were in addition to full payment of the contract price made to Phillips and John Stephens, the formers partner in the lumber firm which contracted for sale of the lumber and another of those indicted. The wit ness said the ''bonus" was paid out of So per thousand feet received on the re- sale of the lumber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
(. Q. P. LEADERS
 TIE UP ACTION
 ONBARKLEYBI
Measure Virtually Killed By Vote To Strike Out
 Enacting Clause

WASHINGTON, May 19. z The House adjourned tonight without reach ing d vote on the Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board. Consideration of the measure cannot be resumed be- fore two weeks from today. So de- termined was the opposition of repub- Rcan organization leaders to the pro posal that many democrats and repub- lican insurgents supporting it doubted that the bill could be pressed to vote unless Congress remains in session throughout the summer.
 On the other side of the capitol, adyo- cates of railroad legislation won a de- cisive victory, the Senate passing the GoOding bill, doing away with present rate discrimination in the long and short haul, by vote of 54 to 23.
 Enacting Clause Killed
 During debate Monday afternoon on the Barkley bill, while many of it's sponsors were out of the House, Rep. resentative Saunders of Indiana, sud- denly moved that the enacting clause be struck out, which carried IA to 134, despite the apparent majority for the bill, which was indicated by the vote SaAANCA AAN tksS ApJb ~O0 " ACVf WA&EA threw the House into committee of the whole for its e0nsideration.
 This action automatically aiasolrsd the coulnnitfes pf tlle whole and plaeei the bill, without Us enaetihg clause, which virtually kills it back before the House. s.s
 LongwoFth Recognized
 Speaker GilIett took the chair again, and immediately recognized Floor Lead CT Longworth, who jumped to his feet simultaneously with Representative Barkley of Kentucky, who wanted an immediate vote in the House on the committee in action in striking out the enacting clause. ~a
 In rapid succession, Longworth made three motions, to refer the bill back toNthe committee, the previous question, and to .adjoufn. Friends of the bill, blocking the move to adjourn, set them selves for a long, hard fight, as many technical parliamentary moves which will tie up the bill indefinitely are now DOssible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20

WASHINGTON, May l9.--Ft is estimated that S,038, ,2S3 veteraas will be entitled to the isisuranee policies provided by the soldier bonus bill, enacted into law today and that 3S9, ,5S3 will be paid cash of $50 or less. The bill also pro- vides for payment to dependents on decreased veterans of the amount of adjusted service compensation to which they would be entitled.
 Adjusted service compensation is figured on the basis of $1 a day for home service and $1.26 a day for overseas service. The first 60 days cannot be counted. Also maximum of 500 days would be allowed.
 All veterans up and including the rank of captain in the army and plarine corps and lieutenants in the navy are eligible for the bonus.
 It is estimated that the average insurance policy would be valued at $962 and the maximum value of the policies would be about $1,9O0 for overseas service and $1,600 for home service,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
FAVOR DEMOCRAT
 AT ODDS OF I TO ]
Commissioners Lengthen Fig ures On COolidge's Chances

NEW YORK, May 19.-Bets at 1 to that the next President of the United States will be democrat were offered in Wall street today. One bet ting commissioner said he had $2,000 awaiting a taker.
 Odds on President Coolidge's re-elec- tion heightened again, commissioners quoting from 511a to to that the President will stay in the White House.
 Other qlotes were: Governor Smith, 1 to 3, on the nomination and 1 to 615 he will be elected.
 SWilliam G. McAdoo, to 4 on the nomination with little money avail able,
 Senator Ralston of Indiana, 1 to AZ on the domination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
LEADER IN REVOLT
 SAILS FOR STATES
Colonel Bru Plans To Visit Hot
 Springs With Wife

HAVANA, Cuba, May 19.-Colonel Frederick Laredo Bru, one of the lead CTS of the Veterans and Patriots asso. citation, who accepted President Zayas offer of amnesty after the recent out. break in Santa Clara province, sailed for Key, West today en route to New York City and Hot Springs. He was accompanied by his wife and said he expected to be gone several weeks for rest.
 Colonel Bru, wealthy lawyer former secretary of the interior and veteran of Cuba's war for independ- ence, reiterated statements that he con sidered himself "released of all obliga- tion to the present leaders," of the Veterans and Patriots association and said he did not expect to meet Colonel Carlos Garcia Velez, head of the move ment while in New York, but that he might see Colonel Manuel Desnaigne, another leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
FINALLY IS LAW
Was Subject Of Fight With Two Pas
 Two Presidents @


 Two Presidents ~ .. WASHINGTON, May 19. - The soldiers bonus bill finally has become law. The measure, which has been the subject of a fight between Congress and two successive presidents, was re. passed today by the Senate over Prest dent Coolidge's veto by vote of 50 to %. This was margin of two v0tea more than the necessary two-thirds.
 President Coolidge made a futile lasl minute effort to have his veto sustained calling to the White House for a break. fast conference, seven republican sena. tors. Four of these who previously had voted for the bill cast their bal lots in support of the executive.
 Altogether there were oniy five sena, tors who had supported the bill on its first passage to vote against it 10. day. They were Colt. Rhode Island, Reyes, New Hampshire; Mckinley. Illinois; Phipps, Colorado and Sterling,
 tCOntinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
DREADED TYPHUS
 STRIKES GERMANY
Two Dead As Deadly Disease
 Spreads With Heat Wave

BERLIN, May 19.-Signs of an epl- demic of the dread Asiatic typhus or something closely resembling that deadly disease have appeared and are spread ing simultaneously in different parts of Germany. A heat wave is aiding spread of the paratyphus epidemic. Two have died and scores are seriously ill at Bam- berg in Bavaria, while at Hamelip the epidemic attacked the troops, 166 mem hers of the Reiehswehr being in hos nitals. Putrid meat is believed to have caused the disease in Bavaria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
ARKANSAS RANK
 ROBBED BY TRIO
Bandits Lock Officials In Vault
 After RifIing Safe

PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark, May 19.- Three bandits today held up two of. ficials of the First National Bank of Prairie Grove and escaped with S1.O5O in bonds and about $3,000 in currency and silver.
 While one of the banditsNst out side by an automobile, the other two, unmasked with drawn pistols forced $. J. Campbell, cashier, and Win Pierson, assistant, to lie on the floor, face down, while they rifled the till and the safe. They then forced the two officials in the vault and locked the door.
 The bandits failed, however, to lock the rear door of the vault and the of- fieials got out and gave the alarm. The robbery took place about noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
CHEMICAL WARFARE
 CAMPAIGN BEGINS

MOSCOW, May 19. (By Associated Press. Jon the initiative of War Min ister Trotzky, who is constantly warn, ing the Russians to prepare defensive measures, a special campaign is being inausurated throughout the country this week urging upon the people the necessity of spreading the knowledge of chemical warfare.
 A voluntary society will be organized for the development of the chemical industry as q means of defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
ITALY AND BELGIUM , HOLD SAME VIEWS
England Expected To Join In Move For Adoption Of Report

ROME, May 19.-Conversations be- tween Premier Mussolini and Premier Theunis of Belgium at Milan have dem. onstrated that the Italian and Belgian viewpoints on separations and the ex- perts' report are identical, according to Milan dispatches quoting governmental opinion there.
 This fact would mean that England whose viewpoint is similar to that of Italy-will combine with Belgium and Italy in pushing the more moderate viewpoint on reparations which calls for speedy execution of the experts re- port.
 It is believed that the present con versations will open the road for an international conference which will reach conclusive decisions on the ques- tions involved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
JOHNSON RELEASES
 ALL HIS DELEGATES
Surrender Removes All Opposi-
 tion To Coolidge

WASHINGTON, May 10.-FormaI surrender of Senator Hiram Johnson removes the last vestige of opposition to President Coolidge as the republican presidential nominee. Johnson an- nounced Monday that he, has written to all delegates pledged to him, releas- ing them from all obligation to vote for him at the Cleveland convention. %
 Republican tabulations give Johnson 13 delegates in South Dakota and two in Illinois. The three punched defeats in Michigan, Nebraska and Illinois a few weeks ago broke the face of the Johnson movement. When California deserted him and indorsed the Presi- dent, Johnson's defeat was complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
AMERICAN. FLYERS
 MAKE FAST TIME
Hop Off Again Today As Japa-
 nese Welcome Is Prepared

MINATO, Japan, May 19.-With word received here that the American round the world flyers have arrived at Yetorofu island, the people of this village and the surrounding countryside are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the airmen, who are expected to reach here by moonlight Tuesday.
 1t is not expected that any announce ment will proceed the arrival of the flyers, due to inadequate wireless ar rangements. Thousands of persons are pouring into the village to welcome the Americans in what will be the greatest celebration Minato has ever known.
 The town of Hachiobe, two miles away, was utterly destroyed by fire several days ago and resembles Tokyo after the earthquake. -.
 TOKYO, May 19.-The three Amer ican round-the-world planes have ar- rived at Hittokapu bay, on Yetorofu island, in the K1rilies-one jump near CT the welcome that awaits them here.
 The flyers, Lieut.. Lowell Smith, Lieut.. Erik Nelson and Lieut.. Wade Leigh, left Kashitwabara bay, Para mashiru island, at [ 80 a. m. and ar- rived at Yetorofu-500 miles distant.-- at ? ;O5 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
BILL PASSED BY SENATE OVER VETO Vote To Override Presi. dent Is 59 To 26, 8
 Margin Of Two LAST HOUR EFFORT OF COOLIDGE FUTILE Succeeds In Inducing 4 Members To Switch
 Their Ballots
 -stss+taT. VOTE" CRY MEETS MOVE FOR DELAY Lodge And Other Administra- tiOn Leaders Join In Sup
 port Of Measure Here Is Method YOH
VOTE" CRY MEETS
 MOVE FOR DELAY
Lodge And Other Administra- ton Leaders Join In Sup
 port Of Measure
Here Is Method YOu
 May Use To Find H0IO
 Much Bonus Yields
WTAsHINGToN, May I9.-- IVY Here's how to figure you

WTASHINGTON, May 19.-- w Here's how to figure your
 bonus:
 Allow $1 per day for home serv- ice in excess of sixty days, and $1.25 per day for overseas service.
 Multiply this total by 21a and you will have roughly the amount of the endowment insurance policy , due you.
 Holders may borrow up to 90 per cent of policy's cash value after two years.
 Maximum basic compensation al- lowed for home service, $500; for foreign service, $625.
 Cash payment when compensation is $50 or less. This will not be paid before March, 1925.
 Make application to branch of service from which discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
OVER =, GOO, 900 TO SHARE IN BONUS;
 F7lzz MORE FREED LV LIQUOR TRIAL
WOMAN OF 72; { SMOKING CIGAR,
 DIES OF BURNS.

NEW YORK, May 19.-The evil IN of the cigar habit among wom-
 en was emphasized to large crowd of passerby the Hotel Theresa when screams were heard and they rushed into a second-story apartment to find Mrs. Anna Silcox suffering from burns which later proved fatal.
 Mrs. Slices, 72 years old, and for years a resident sof the hotel, was addicted to cigars, the police were informed, and a spark from her per fector ignited her dress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
MINERS APPROVE
 @HATCHET BURYING'
Lewis, Harrington And HOwat
 Are Cheered At Meeting

PEORIA, H., May 19.z-Peace be- tween the International officers of the United Mine Workers of the American and the Illinois district and the buried hatchet," once wielded by state Presi- dent Harrington against international President John l.. Lewis, were given an overwhelming approval by the Illinois miners convention here Monday by vote of 361 to 150.
 Alexander Howat, deposed president of the Kansas miners, over whom Far rington and Lewis had one of the most spectacular fights, sat in the conven- tion hall witnessing the militant peace making.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
THE WEATHER

AIabama-Partiy cloudy Tuesday and "Wednesday, with local thunder. showers: cooler Wednesday.
 Mississippi cloudy,
 Ge0rgia--Pa Partly cloudy,
 Tennessee .oeal thundersh0wers. (C0mnlete weather data will be found on Page 141
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
sN0W FALI.s IN IOWA

MASON CITY. Ia, May 19.-7-Snow fell here today. The ground was white for a time, but the snow later turned to rain. The temperature this morning was 82, but no crop damage is antici- pated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-20
TO IRIImn SKYsCRAPER

I FLORENCE, May 19.-The Ala hanla Trust and Savings Bank, of Florence is to build 6 new six-story building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29
ADJUSTMENTS
"Woman- Proof" Scores Thomas
Meighan Wins Favor in New
George AIDE Paramount Comedy

Tho triple combination of Para.
mount, Thomas Meighan and George
AIDE scored another triumph ut the
initial showing of Woman Proof
at the Colonial Theatre last night
This is an excellent production and
oil who saw Back Home and
Broke" will be delighted with this
latest production. which undeniably
is one Of the best comedies seen
here in many a day.
The story of "Woman-P Proof
hinges on a will disposing Of several
millions to four heirs on condition
that each be married within q
specified time. Three of the Rock
wood children are prepared for the
wedding bells, but the fourth, a
civil engineer impersonated by Mr.
Meighan, is as far from marriage as
ever. Unless all are married within
the stipulated time, the millions VIII
go to an old peoples home. Mr..
Meighan. as the hero. one day meets
q young woman Lila Lee and In
stantly his GOODNESS towards the fair
sex vanishcs. But difficulties get
into the way of their happiness and
1T would seem at last that the home
VIII get the millions. when, by a
miracle. affairs are adjusted to the
satisfaction of all concerned
air. Me.ghan has a congenial role
in this stirring mirthprovoker. while
Lila Lee, as the girl, is Mt her best.
The picture abounds with drama
and laughs. The supporting cast is
excellent. the principals including
John Sainpolis, Louise Dresser.
Robert Agnew, Mary Astor and
Edgar Norton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29
Institute for
Librarians to Be
Held at GOrham

In line with their custom for sew
eral years of holding institutes or
schools of instruction for librarians
in various parts of the State each
year, the officials at the State lib
rary have just completed the pro-
gram for a librarians round table
which will be held May and 3 at
the Baxter Memorial library at Cor
ham.
All library workers in that section
have been invited to attend the ses-
sions. The round table will be con-
Quoted by Miss Theresa C. Stuart,
director of the bureau of extension
of the State library. The group
gathering will be small enough SO
that each librarian may receive the
benefit of personal conference with
other librarians and the workers
from the State library.
Among the speakers on the pro-
gram are State Librarian Henry F..
Dunnack, whose subject will be 1.-The
Greatest Man from Maine::" and
Miss Marion Brainerd. assistant
! State librarian, who will talk on
women Poets of Maine" The top
les which will be given general dis
cussio ninclude the following
Binding, mending and reinforcing
books. Library Publicity. Book Sell
ection. Use of the State library by
public libraries. Circulation of non
fiction, State stipend to libraries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29
Who Stole the Bride? And Why?
The Night of the Wedding
By C. N. and A. M. WILLIAMSON
Authors of "The Lightning Conductor and other fasci-
mating romances of mystery and love
Copyright. 1924, by Public Ledger

room where Ewes pretty things were
already scattered about; her mono
grammed gold toilet things on the
dressing table, a film of white lace
and a soft fluff of pink chiffon and
silk on the bed, which must be a
fairy-like mighty" and q robe de
chambre.
MY God, if anything has happen
ed to her in this hateful place." he
muttered, half aloud. Then foot
steps came hurrying along outside
the door; and somewhere in the dis
lance woman screamed.
The sound Of the scream released
some force within Haste which his
will had kept pent up. 1t was as If
the power of n cataract had broken
through vast thickneSseS of ice.
Ken had not let himself acknow-
ledge that he was actually afraid.
Then, suddenly he was overwhelm-
ed with fear, sickened by 1t.
Something horrible had happened
to Eve! That scream said so. What
ever it was had been discovered,
and some woman had cried out. He
dreaded to know the truth, yet he
felt that he must learn it at once.
lest his heart burst. F'linging open
| the door, he met Ewes maid. 1t
| must have been her footsteps which
had come running along the hall.
"Oh, Josephine." he heard himself
say wondering vaguely that he had
a voice left. Then it wasn't YOU
who screamed?"
NO. Monsieur lie Capitaine," the
Frenchwoman painted. II do not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29
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RM Edna WHIIHco HnnhoH
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29
Pictures Framed
OF Members of
Charities Board

Eight Sepia photographs of pres
ent and former members of State
Board of Charities and Corrections
now adorn the office of the board as
the result of the move that was
started last fall to secure the COM
plete set. Each photograph meas
ures IL by II inches and is framed
in walnut with a brass nameplate
giving the name of the member and
date of service on the board. Effort
is being made by Secretary Cornish
to secure pictures of the other
members so that the group will be
complete.
Photographs of the following have
so far been obtained: Robert Treat
Whitehouse and Mrs. Grace NJ
Wing of Portland, former presidents
of the board. and Judge Edward c.
Reynolds of South Portland, who is
now president; James F. Bagley,
former secretary: Melville p. Milli-
ken of Augusta and John Wilson of
Portland, former members, and Mrs.
William Brewster of Dexter and
Samuel Rosenberg of Portland,
members of the present board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-29

Kennedy Haste, married to Eve Car
roll, charming and rich girl, is start
ing the honeymoon at Hidden Hall
Court. 1t is a gloomy and legended
castle lent. to the bridal pair by Sir
Rawdon Wells. an unsuccessful sutton
Marked in Crimson
There had been scene which left
his nerves raw; but he would not
have been a man with red blood in
his veins if he had not kept a GER
tain tenderness for the strong, hard,
brave girl who loved him. He had
reproached Eve once for saying Miss
Gillett had a cruel face, but now,
suddenly, he thought the same.
Il hope the history of this house
isn't going to repeat ITSELF" she
said.
\ wave of anger swept over Haste.
He felt that he hated the woman.
He knew she would be glad if Eve
were dead.
In rage. he pulled the oid-fash-
toned bell rope again and again.
Miss Gillett rushed from the room,
and when maid came running, he
was alone.
The servant stared at him fright
ened.
Call Mrs. Hastes maid" he said.
Il must speak to her. Quick,
please."
He felt that he could not bear the
suspense; for suddenly it had be-
come actual suspense. He was
afraid-icily afraid of something
he could not have told what.
Ken stood still, waiting, in the