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New Britain herald., 1924-08-22
DRESS FABRICS reduced for Saturday

SIPS All Silk Pongee, extra heavy 70 quality, yard .............. (0C 40-inch silk and wool Russian Crepes CT 10 in assortment of good coorings yard ID ! O 56-nch Charmeuse Satin in black, taupe, CT co navy and brown, yard ................ V sOO 36nch new novelty check Suiting, in variety of pretty colorngs, for fall and 7n winter wear, yard ..................... lOC 56-nch cotton Canton Crepes in grey, tan, navy, | brown, etc.; just right for EE fall wear, yard .......................... OCC 32nch Dress Gnghams in variety of pretty IF checks and colorngs reg. 25c value yard xOC 36inch Dress Percaes, in grey and light coors prin-
 cpally small figures; good 1H firm quality yard ..................... 1OC | 36-inch English Silk Broadcoth in variety of effec- tive coorings; regular S1.25 value, oO
 40-nch Normandy Voies, large assortment of pat terms and colorings to close out Cn
New Britain herald., 1924-08-22
No ooNsoI.InaIios,

Chicago, Aug 22,-Rsports siFsu- lated That the nnllmsn company would hng aF consolidate with the General American Tank -.eaF eom- RsnR are untrue, ', r Marry, pFs<l- dent af tine pullmsn company sss Eaunesd today
New Britain herald., 1924-08-22
N'COY MUST DIE
 SHORTLY, DOCTOR
tconrinusd fram First Pags,l

was shot was a natural manifesto ton Of the disease" according 10 the doctor,
 Physically, too, the prisoner is hat a pale reflection Of his former self, says pr, Reynolds, although, as is characteristic of naresis victims, he lah0fs under the delusien that he is a "helieF man physically than he eter was"
 In one respect however, the report shows Mccoy free of all delusionl "fs knows he is broke. he has no de- lnsions of wealth."
New Britain herald., 1924-08-22

The hpaK af MFs MpTs ladaA asE 10 bsglR ita sss Co Asw fork Ahsrs T Slil reset ih q FFsNs pEasldsd bA her parents,
New Britain herald., 1924-08-22
NEW y9RK POLICE
 FIND MANS BODY
'eonriausa from rirs' rags,l

days after hls disapp aranee, Their s,aipn fed them ia the i,0gasy house when Mrs Graf told them thai when she had last seen hei husband ne had told her he attended io eali an the carpenter i0 pay dehi, lis loak currency with him,
 Starch for Graf did not hfgin until after August 2, the day .ogasy was
New Britain herald., 1924-08-22

Much 'eod liver eil' is really shars liver oil,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
HOPE TO BALK FORD BY AMENDING BILL
 FOR SHOALS GRANT
Hull Is Confident He Has Support To Turn .,
 Trick
WASHINGTON BUREAU

WASHINGTON, March 3.-After a delay of two years, the Muscle Shoals fight approaches head. The Mckenzie bill, authorizing the government to enter a contract with Henry Ford, will be the order of business in the House tomorrow The vote will be taken Fri day or Saturday.
 Representative Harry Hull of Iowa. who supports the bill which provides acceptance of the Alabama Power com pany monopoly offer. will lead the fight against the Mckenzie bill. The Alabama Power company and Mir, Hull have abandoned hope that. the Mckenzie bill, in the main, can be defeated in the House. It is their strategy to amend it in isome important particular in , the hope that as amended it will not be satisfactory to Mir. Ford.
 There are enough members of the House who support the Ford idea, as a general proposition, but think it wise to make certain changes in the meas ure, seriously to embarrass the situa- tion. The New York delegation is said to entertain an idea that there should be several amendments. Hull and the Alabama Power company will play directly to this contingent
 MT. Hull will endeavor to amend the bill so that the government will not be required to expend more money in the construction of an additional dam, and in the construction of an auxii- ary steam plant in lieu of Gorgas, sold to the Alabama Power company, and that the government may retain title to all the property, and that the lease be limited to 30 instead of 100 years If he succeeds in either proposal, it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
GOT DOUBLE-CROSS
 LUDENDORFF SAYS
Says Von Kahr Backed Out,
 Booming Putsch

MUNICH, Bavaria, March 3.--The testimony of all the defendants in the treason trial in which General Luden. dorff and Adolph Hitler are the chief figures. was completed this afternoon, and tomorrow the task of hearing 15O witnesses. including Dr. Won Kahr, the former Bavarian dictator. and General Fon LossOw. commander of the Reisch- wehr, will begin.
 The substance of the defendants tes- timony was designed to put the onus on VOn Kahr,, Von Lossow and Von Seisser. former chief of the state police, as having agreed to the putsch, but as having backed at the last moment with out giving Ludendorff and Hitler any hint of their intentions. In other words, the defendants were all agreed that they had been doubIe-crossed.
 Von Kahr, who was called by his followers a super Bismarck when he became dictator, is considered the most important witness. He will testify to- morrow or Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
BANKER FORCED MARRIAGE, CLAIM
 OF HARRIS WIFE
Memphis Beauty Reveals Story Of Life To Deny
 Allegations :.

NEW YORK, March 3.-Mrs. Elaine Harris, whOSis fighting a marriage an nulment suit brough by her banker hus band, Beverly D. Harris, took the wit. ness stand this afternoon to deny charges that she was once notorious character of the Memphis, Tenn, under world.
 Mrs. Harris told detailed story of her life from girlhood as far as she re- membered it, bearing out in almost every detail the testimony of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Pace, given by deposition last week, and by her elder sister, Mrs. Rosha Corder, who preceded Mrs. Har- ris on the stand.
 COurtship Is DescrIbed
 Mrs. 4EaFeis described the seourtsiFip by the banker. to whom she said she was introduced by Congressman Me. Lemore, of Texas. at Houston, Tex, on January 15, 1915. Mir. Harris, she declared, began an intensive campaign to win her hand. In June of the same year, they became engaged, and the banker urged an immediate marriage she testified. t 'I didn't want to- marry him." Mrs Harris continued, ''and I pleaded with him to wait. I said he would have to wait.at least year, but then he pleaded for six months and agreed"
 This. was at Mineral Wells, Tex. Mrs. Harris said, where she went with Mrs. Josiah Harris as chaperone and where she saw Eli Rayner. to whom she referred as Uncle Eli" Mrs Corder. who preceded her on the witness stand, said her mother had told her when dying that Rayner, q Memphis gambler, was the father of her younger sister He Was Jealous, Claim | Her husband soon manifested jeal ousy, the defendant said. Three weeks after the wedding; she testified, he ac cused her of allowing a friend of his to make love to her. Then, in 1916 she continued, he told her: My life doesn't suit me. Let's quit
 Tn 1917 he pleaded with me again, continued Mrs. Harris.
 Harris finally left her. she said, when she was seriously ill, sending word by physician that he would not return She did not see him again, she said until two years later.
 Questioned by her counsel about an alleged proposal of the bakner to pay all expenses of her divorce, Mrs. Harris exeitedly cried "They told me of state ments I had never heard of before, the most horrible"
 ''That will do, Madam" the Court interrupted What did you say to that?'
 Mrs. Harris answered slowly and dis tinctlye r said that 1 was not going to divorce him unless he made some proper settlement If he wants his freedOm he cnn get if on those terms "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
READY FOR HEARINGS Witnesses Against Daugherty Will PrObably Appear Next Week

WASHINGTON. March 3.--Tenta- tive plans for beginning the investiga- ton of Attorney General Daugherty and the department of justice. were made by the special Senate committee today. but Chairman Brookhart said the actual hearing of witnesses prOb- ably would be delayed until next week.
 The committee appointed Senator Wheeler, democrat, Montana, author of the investigation resolution. a sub-com- mittee of one to determine the first subject of inquiry and when the hear ings should open.
 The committees meeting was today g only development. There was no dis cussion of the attorney general in the Senate.
 The extent of participation by the at- torney general in the inquiry was de- termined at todays meeting of the com mittee and will he communicated to- morrow in letter from Chairman Brookhart to Mir. Daugherty's counsel, Paul Rowland and Former Senator Chamberlain of Oregon. Some of their request as to procedure will be denied and others granted.
 Chairman Brookhart said there was no question of Mir. Daugherty's right to be represented by, counsel, but the committee had decided not to give un- limited privilege of cross-eXamination or calling independent witnesses.
 Promises Thorough Probe
 Emphasizing that there was entire harmony at the first committee meet ing. Senator Brookhart said: we were all agreed that this should be q real investigation.
 The committees designation of Sena- tor Wheeler to sift the preliminary evidence. determine the first subject tC be taken up and fix the time for open ing the hearings, was regarded as plac. ing him in the role of counsel or prose. cutor. This follows the lead he took in pressing his resolution through the Senate.
 Chairman Brookhart said the com mitte was net yet intereSted in Frank A. Vanderlip's statement that he had information that President EncliA,-,c To! requested but had not received the res ign ltion of. Mir. Daugherty. Senator P-cckh,rt said that while the commit tee was in search of facts, no thought had been given to summoning MT. Van, derlip. At the White House, it was said that President Coolidge did noI care to dignify the Vanderlip statement hv comment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
COMING
 EXPOSE WORK
 OF SPIRITUALISTS
Considered One Of Marvel Men Of History By
 Scientists 7. .'

Houdini, world famous magician, handcuff king. spirtualist and exposer of spirtualistic frauds, is to appear in Birmingham Friday and Saturday of this week, and the announcement of his coming has created a wave of public interest, according to members of the drill corps of Cyrene- Commandery, Knights Templar, under whose auspices he is being brought here.
 "Unmasking the Miracle Mongers.' will be the topic of the lecture, which Houdini will give at the Masonic temple Friday and Saturday nights and Sat urday matinees, but there will oe more to it than merely lecture. Houdini will show how many of the stock '.spirtualisticS tricks are actually per. formed, and besides, he will give demon. strations of his. amazing power of free. ing himself from letters of any kind whatsoever strait quackets, strong boxes, or special contrfvances.
 "Dematerialization"
 An interesting feature will be the performance of a famous trick that so astonished the president of the London Psychic society that the latter declar. ed Houdini could 'dematerialize" him. self. Hondini merely shakes his head and says, Guess again, when they try to account for his accomplishments lby phyeEiie explauafipns II regard Houdinf as tie worlds greatest magician because he has given scientific study to every branch of the profession" said Henry J. Porter, Jr. (censlnusd On Pane Two. cs,umn fsur,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
SENATE PROBE INTO ALABAMA
 FRAUD CERTAIN
Director Oates Complaint Against Daugherty To
 Be Heard Fully

WASHINGTON, March 3.-An Ala bama angle to the general procedure against Harry M. Daugherty, attorney general of the United States, was as- sured today when the chairman of the investigation committee, Senator Smith W. Brookhart. of Iowa, determined to subpoena William c. Oates, director of the public securities commission of Alabama.
 Two counts will be brought against Daugherty. The first will be based on the allegation that he was involved in the Teapot Dome leasing, in oil speculation, in objectionable political activity, and in playing the interests and power. of the government for, his own, his friends and the Republican party's benefit.
 The second will allege that he was negligent of his official duties. Mir. Oates will be expected to inform the committee that the attorney general disregarded evidence on which Dr. Frederick A. Cook was subsequently, convicted of extensive frauds in the sale of worthless oil stock; and. that the attorney general prevented prose- cution in Alabama of Porter E. Glen, who was alleged to have defrauded ,Alabamians out of nearly million dol lars, in order that he might appear in a minor case in Texas and accept a one-year term in the penitentiary.
 Mir. Oates, in letters to Senators Walsh, of Montana. and Heflin. of Ala bama. declared Saturday that had Glenn been brought to trial in Alabama and convicted. his term would have been consistent with proved charge of grand larceny. No date has been set for the appearance of Oates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
200 ACCUSED, BUT
 ONLY 2 ADMIT IT
Williamson County Liquor Cases
 Set For March 24

DANvILLE, H.. March 3.-Only two of more than 200 Williamson couny ty men and women charged with vio- .lation of the yolstead law, pleaded
 ailty when arraigned in federal court today.
 z Judge w. c. LindIey, who presided, barred judges in city and state courts from appearing as attorneys for any of the defendants, stating it was in- consistent for any official of the state, county or city to represent any person charged with violation of federal law in, a United States court. J. G. Gregory, of Colp, and Tom Cromer, of Dumaine, negroes, pleaded guilty. to possession of intoxicating liquor. Gregory was fined $50 and Cromer $250.
 The others denied their guilt arfd trials were set for March, 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
CONVICT DENIES HE
 MADE ACCUSATIONS
Sirnlsns Says He Was Drunk
 When Statement Made

NALDoSTA. Ga. March 3.-Wnl Sirmans, a convict from the Liberty county camp, when called as q witness in the governments case against 21 Echols county cattlemen for alleged con- spiracy to violate the federal dipping law, denied responsibility for state- ment attributed to him and offered by the district attorney to connect several of the defendants with dynamiting of vats.
 On eross-examinatiOn, Sirmahs de- clared he was intoxicated by whisky brought to the Liberty county cam? by Agents English, Jeter and two other government officials when they visited him and he gave them the statement. He denied everything attributed to him on that day. X 8 t-
 Ed Harris of the bureau of animal industry testified that he was. one of the party that called on Sirmans in the convict camp, but denied the presence of whisky there. v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
NEW FAVORS BOARD . 70 HEAR REQUESTS
Such Consideration Of Post Of flee Salary Increases Asked

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Sub- mission to some general body. such as congressional commission, of all pro posals affecting increases in salaries and changes in conditions of employ ment involving increases in pay for pos tai service workers, was recommended by Postmaster General Harry <. New to Chairman Grist, of the post office committee of the House in letter made public today.
 Mir. New pointed out that there are more than 50 postal bills now pending in Congress and it was probable a re- adjustment for the whole service along lines provided in the bills would in- volve an increase annually of $150,- 100000. In addition he said there are number of bills proposing a reduction of postage rates.
 The Postmaster General said the de- ficit for the present fiscal year is now estimated at $30,000,000. suggestions that the increases could be met by a re- vision of postage rates, especially upon fourth class (parcel post) matter, be as serted, were not based on reliable in formation which would justify them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
HINT JURY QUIZ
 OF TINT BLAST
Experts Believe Negligence May
 Be Shown

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., March 3.-Inyestigation 8. into the cause of Sat urday's explosion at Nixon, which kill ed IS persons and destroyed 40 build ings has as yet revealed no chemical expert who can account for the am monium-nitrate causing all the dam age of the explosion, Assistant Prose- cutor John T. Toolan of Middlesex county said tonight.
 After today's examination of chem ists, experts and others, MT. Toolan said all tbe experts whom he had ques- toned since Saturday had been unani- nous in stating that. alnmonium-nitrate is not dangerous. He said there was some substance present which should not have bees there and his office is trying to learn how it got there.
 A Middlesex county grand jury will be called in special session to consider bringing indictments If inquiry reveals any evidence of negligence or improper methods at the ammonite plant, Mr. tTOolan inserted. v Z .fsl'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
WHITEHURST WILL
 GO ON TRIAL SOON
Oklahoma Senate Court To Hear
 Case Against Official

OKLAHOMA CITY, March s. After completing it's organization late today, the state senate court of im- peachment went into executive session to set date for opening of the trial of John A. Whitehurst, president of the state board of agriculture, who is charged with corruption in office in impeachment articles voted by the House of Representatives.
 The action of the court was op- posed by Senator w.. NJ. Gulager of MuskoEee.'
 Whitehurst pleaded not guilty, waived ali lesalitjcs and through coun- seI asked an immediate trial. \. E. McNeill. vice chief justice, was elected by the supreme court to preside over on trial. It was finally decided to hold sthe trial two days after the legisla- ture adjOurns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
REFUND OF TAX
 TO WEALTHY TO
 BELOOKED INTO
Cousins Resolution For Investigation Stands
 Good Chance
$262, ,OOO,O O,OOO REMITTED IN PAST SEVEN YEARS
Vanderbilt, Doheny, Hartman And Other Millionaires' Names
 Appear For Various Sums

WASHINGTON, March -3.-Another series of sensations is, expected to emerge from the investigation into tax refunds, proposed by Senator Couzens, of Michigan. The Couzens resolution is to be favorably reported to the Sem ate Tuesday, and its adoption is ex- pected.
 The senator from Michigan wants to know what interests have received large slices of the refunded taxes, which total $262, ,000, 900 since 1917, and what influences, if any, were brought to bear in bringing about these returns. Atten- tion has been directed to the question of tax refunds by the publicity recently given to the case of the Republic Iron and. Steel company which is reported to have obtained refund of approximate ly $2,000,000 for which William G. McAdoo's firm received fee of $150,- GOO.
 Another question to be be inquired into is the reason for the sharp in crease in the amount of the refunds which have doubled each year since 1917. until they reached the amount of SPA ,000.0OO for 1923.
 In addition there are some 50.000 claims involving $22,O0O,000 which have been approved and await payment.
 To meet the expenditure caused by tax refunds, the House has been asked to make a deficiency appropriation of S1O5. .000, 900.
 Treasury officials say that the peak has been passed in the matter of re- funding taxes and in additional collec- tions resulting from audits of returns. These .audits have brought in additional tax payments totalling $2.000. .O00, 900 in the last seven years. The peak was reached in 1923 when $500, ,OO0, 900 was collected.
 Congress is attempting to get at the full information regarding income tax matters through several other revenues. A resolution was recently adopted in the Senate calling upon the treasury 'depa rtment to furnish the oil investi- gating committee with the income tax returns of Albert B. Fall, F. l.. Do- heny and Harry F. Sinclair.
 Another resolution was adopted sev- eral days ago requiring all government departments to inform the Senate what former officials have acted as attorneys in cases before government departments within two years after leaving office. The law requires that an interval of two years elapse, the. object being to prevent attorneys handling cases which might be decided by officials indebted to them for appointments.
 MeaHWhiie. the House is working on the same problems through al order by the House ways andsmeans commit tee requiring information as to the uses to which appropriations for tax refunds have been put.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
FARMERs T0 NIEET

WETUMPKA, Ala, March 3.-The regular meeting of the Fillmore county farm bureau will be held Wednesday, March 5. The committee on poultry has requested that all those who are in- terested in poultry be present at this meeting as the plans for the organiza- ton of a poultry association will be perfected. Fillmore county has made much progress in poultry raising and the past year has netted nice profit to those who have h.ade the venture with even greater promise for the future.
 Those interested in dairy cattle are also requested to be present and place their orders as the bureau wishes to or der out another carload at this time Among noted speakers for, the occasion are I, B. McCulley and Allen North ington, president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
SOCIALISTS ASKING
 HELM NV BELGIUM
Want King Albert To Place Pals
 In Cabinet

BRUSSELS. March 3.-(By Associa- ted Press. l-The socialists of Belgium, in conjunction with the Flemish party, are trying to persuade King Albert to initiate Great Britain and entrust the government to the socialists and the Flemish group. They have complete cabinet ready to submit to the king.
 The probability, however, is that the Theunis cabinet, which resigned last week, will De remodelled. The Liberals and the Cftholic party are in agree ment in Ofklosing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-04
s.s2o GET REFUNDS

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Refdnds on tax payments totalling $123,99 S20.94 were made by the treasury in the fiscal year, ending June 30, 1923, according to a report sent to the House ways and means committee by the de- pertinent.
 The refunds, which were made to 263, 1920 persons, covered payments for several years, and were made on ac. count of illegal or enormously collect ed taxes" The report showed 10.152 persons had received more than $1 900 in reimbursements.
 Among those receiving refunds were Edward l.. Doheny, Los Angeles, Cal, SAC, ,O39.04; Charles R. Crane, New York, SIP, 2,296.96; Cornelius Wander. bilt, B Nassau street, New York, S57,- 971 .69; Oliver Harriman, New York, $S2, ,537. 70; Joseph W. Hartman, New York, $30. 0.6SS,06; Payne Whitney, Lew. is Cass Ledyard and Lewis Cass Led yard, Jr., executors of the estate of Oliver H, Payne, New York, $9,36S,. 54S.6O. ' The list of others, including those who received refunds which were more than $100,000 include
 COca-C0la company, Atlanta, S20S,- 629.O1; William R. Moore Dry Goods company, Memphis, Tenn. $113, ,289. .S4.