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Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27
FRANCE TO FOLLOW NEW PROGRAM OF
 DRASTIC ECONOMY

PARIS, May 27-The French cabi- net today adopted a program of dras tic economy reducing the budget 42O, 100000 france. President Millerand presided at the meeting. The President already has the pledge of Douard Her riot, who will probably be the next Premier that he will continue policy of economy.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27

SIGNS OF TYPHUS IN GERMANY
 BERLIN, May 27-Signs of an epi- demic of the dread typhus have appear ed in different parts of Germany.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27

LOS ANGLES May 27-An attempt to cripple the city's water supply by dynamiting the aqueduct 150 miles from the city revealed cracks one hun dred feet long in the dam. Reservoirs nearer the city prevented direct effect of immediate conserva- tion of water.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27

PARIS, May 27-Elyses Palace is silent in regard to Millerand's inten- tions, officials declaring he will never retire under fire. Many think the Dep uties may be faced with the eventual dissolution of the Chamber and new election if they push their tactics too far.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27
FIFTY INVOLVED IN
 CONSPIRACY TO
 WRECK AQUEDUCT

LOS ANGELES, May 27-Fifty per- sons were involved in a conspiracy to wreck the Los Angeles aqueduct, officials say. A masked gang in eleven automobiles are declared to have plac- ed explosives
Seward daily gateway., 1924-05-27

Thelma Morgan Converse, twin sis ter of Mrs. Reggie Vanderbilt and for mer New York society belle, now in the movies. Hollywood runor has it that she is engaged to Charlie Chap lin.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
ITALY TO INCREASE NAVY,
"Forward Policy" to Be Put Into
Effect, Is Announced.

LONDON, March S.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Rome says an
inspired communication to the Italian
press announces that a forward naval
policy is about to be initiated by the
government which will set many idle
ShipyardS working
Evening star., 1924-03-08
BRINGS TAX PROBLEM
TO MIND OF TENANTS
Minneapolis Real Estate Board
Urges Civic Activities
on Renters.

You don't succeed In lodging real
estate taxes just because the only
property interest" you have in the
apartment you live in is the rent
receipt. When municipalities put in
creasingly heavy burdens on their
real property the tenant ultimately
bears share.
That is the forgotten side of the
tax situation which is to be placed
before rent payers of Minneapolis
under a plan to show each tenant in
dollars and cents what his portion is
of the years toll on the property he
occupies
The plan is part of the general ef-
fort of member bodies of the Nation
al Association of Real Estate Boards
to bring more equitable distribution
in tax incidence.
Through cooperation of rental
property owners and managers, under
the leadership of the Minneapolis
Real Estate Board, stickers are being
attached to each rent bill calling ten
Evening star., 1924-03-08
TWO DEAD, ONE DYING
AT WEDDING PARTY
Husband Shoots Wife in Upstairs
Room While Nuptials Are in
Progress Below.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FORT SMITH, Ark, March s.
Grim death stalked a wedding cere-
mony here last night, beckoned two
lives beyond the vale and then took
up watch in a hospital where third
life was suspended by q slender
thread.
Tragedy first was written in a
boarding house when r w. Stewart
entered his wife's room and attempt
ed to settle their marital difficulties
with a pistol. Mrs. Stewart was shot
in the face and has only a slight
chance for recovery, hospital attend
ants said. After shooting his wife,
Stewart turned the pistol upon him.
self, inflicting a fatal wound.
Downstairs a young couple were
saying their vows in the marriage
ceremony. The tragedy enacted
without warning above their heads
caused panic among the wedding
guests.
Mrs. Rebecca King. sixty-six-year-
old invalid, lived next door to the
boar riding house. She tainted during
the excitement and died twenty min
utes later.
Stewart and his wife had been
estranged for some time, and Mrs.
Stewart was living in the boarding
house with q niece. The niece wit
messed the shooting.
was taught by Ching-Noung, it is said.
in 1898 b C.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
RUM ROW DOES HUGE
BUSINESS in 2 YEARS
14,400,0GO Gallons Struggled in,
According to Estimates of
Customs Service.
BIG LOSS IN REVENUE
Duties on Liquor Would Total
$164, 10000 During Period.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press
NEW YORK, March S.-The flow
Of liquor from Rum Row to Long Is
land and New Jersey coasts during
The past two years amounted to A.
100000 gallons on which the federal
government has lost S164,160.000 in
duties, customs officials announced
yesterday.
These figures, they explained, re-
ferred only to smuggling activities
along the Atlantic coast, and did not
include the liquor smuggled into the
country at other places.
The officers said that approx
nlately 100000 cases of liquor are
illegally imported each year, on which
the duty, if collectable, would
amount to $S2.OS0.0oo. Estimating
the value OF smuggling liquor at $40
= case. custom officials say the SNUG
Cling operations have given the boot
IeggerA receipts of S240,000,00O since
Rum Row was established.
According to a recent decision by
the circuit court of appeals, the
authorities pointed out. "the govern
ment may tax liquor brought in un-
lawfully as it does liquor produced
or imported legally"
Based on this ruling, custom Off
Gals calculated the government S
losses on a basis of S11.6O per gal
Ion. The loss. however, they added,
is "theoreticar' as the duty cannot
be collected.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
RAIL RATE CUT PLEA
SCORED AT HEARING
Ship Line Official Says Reduction
Would Prohibit Water Lines
From Continuing Service.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March S.--Granting to
the tranScontinental railroads the
lower freight rates they are seeking
from the Interstate Commerce Com
mission would take from the inter-
coastal steamship companies so large
a proportion of their freight as al
most to prohibit the water lines from
continuing the trade. Robert w. Gar
row, assistant freight traffic man.
aser for the Luckenbach Steamship
Company, testified yesterday at the
commissions hearing on the rail-
roads application.
Mr.. Ga-row said the majority of the
commodities on which lower rates
are asked by the railroads were con-
sidered the basic commodities Of his
company. He argued that rates in
the intercoastal trade should be left
profitably to any steamship line en-
tering the trade, in order to insure
development of an American mer-
chant marine and to support ship
Yards OF this cCuiItrN.
The case now will go before the
commission at Washington.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
ROGUE GETS HIS DESERTS,
Confessed Swindler of Ministers
Given Prison Term.

CHICAGO, March s.-Ealph w.
Howard, who admitted he made his
living for fifteen years by swindling
ministers and others charitabfy in
clined, today was sentenced to prison
for one to ten years. Howard, known
throughout the east as C. c. Will
llams, has served at least four peni-
tenttary sentences. His scheme was
to solicit funds "to remove sick
friends to a more favorable climate"
Evening star., 1924-03-08
ORIGINAL OF J. w. RILEY
POEM DEAD IN INDIANA
Mrs. Mary A. Gray Recognized as
One Author Pictured in sIittle
Orphant Annie"
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March s.
Mrs. Mary Alice Gray, seventy three
years old, said to be the original
of James Whitcomb Riley's famous
poem, Little Orphant Annie" died
at her home here yesterday.
Mrs. Gray's acquaintance with the
poet began many years ago, when she
was living in the neighborhood of
Greensburg, Ind. Mrs. Gray was gen.
orally recognized as the one Riley
had in mind when the poem was
written. although several other
claimants to the distinction have
been advanced in recent years.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
Officers. Bravery Cited
By U. S. 26 Years A After
HerOisn, in PHILIPPINES

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, March
S.-Twenty-six years ago next
June, at the battle of Zapote bridge,
Philippine Islands, Lieut.. Col. ]. p.
Harbeson and a body of volunteers
made dash and destroyed a
crows nest lookout, from which
the Fflipinos were harassing Amer
lean troops.
He was wounded in the knees.
Yesterday Harbeson, now on the
retired list, at his hotel here, re-
ceived notice from the War De-
partment that he had been cited
for bravery in action.
Evening star., 1924-03-08

ants to take their place as taxpayers
in discussion OF municipal affairs
"Reai estate taxes" the first sticker
reads. "are a part Of the expense of
every piece of property. Every rent
bill, therefore, contains, among other
costs, an indirect charge for taxes.
Your share of this years taxes is
s...... The Minneapolis tax rate has
doubled in the last eight years.
Evening star., 1924-03-08
KANSAS GIRL PSYCHIC
HELD AS FORTUNE TELLER
Miss Eugene Dennis, Eighteen
Years Old, Arrested on Charge
in New York.
By the Associated Press

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March S.-Miss Eu-
genie Dennis, eighteen-year-old psy-
chic of Atchison, Kans., appeared in
magistrates court yesterday to an
swer a complaint charging her with
fortune telling, but the case was ad-
Journed until tomorrow.
Counsel for Miss Dennis and her
mother asked for Il delay on the
ground that he was not familiar with
rho
Evening star., 1924-03-08

Register now and vote as tax
payer"
Ten thousand stickers were issued
In the campaign for use March 1.
Tax problems can only be solved by
a public which understands at least
one Of these elements is the knowl-
edge that they ultimately assume a
portion of the tax burden, the board
holds, in undertaking the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
WOODWARD FIRM
 BUYS LARGE TRACT
Rumors Of Erection Of Steel
 Plant Are Revived

The Woodward Iron company is ac- quiring q very large tract of land lying between it's present plants and the pipe shops at Bessemer, which activity revived the rumors that the company was preparing to erect it's long discussed steel plant. However, Frank H. Crockard, president of the company, said that no developments of that kind were contemplated at this time. The acreage being secured is for the purpose of protecting the com pany from the efcroachment of other plants and was found to be essential for the Woodward interests, he said. In answer to inquiries regarding the purchase of the land, Mir. Croekard said that he would be glad to announce the steel plant or any plants if such steps were probable now. He affirmed the suggestion that the company was ae- quiring properties for it's own protec- ton.
 The Woodward company, according to well authenticated reports, has been contemplating the entrance into the steel game for years and at one time during the war, rather definite plans had been made. The acceptance by Frank H. Crockard, former vice-presi- dent of the Tennessee company of the presidency of the Woodward company was also taken to be an affirmation of that report. However, the expected de- velOpment had not been discussed in some time. until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
BESSEMER TO GET
 REFRACTORY PLANT

A plant for the manufacture of re- fractories will be. erected in Bessemer by the Harbinson- Walker Refractories company, according to information se. cured at the local executive offices Monday. The statement was made that the company is trying to obtain the dedication of some alleys and streets on the property needed, and is also try ing to open some already closed. When these details are completed, it was stated, plans will be immediately started towards erecting the plant.
 The construction of the plant in Bessemer will give the Harbinson- Walker company two plants here, one being already in operation at Fairfield. It was stated that the Bessemer plant would be approximately the same size as Fairfield. No indication was given as to the cost, but it is understood that the investment will total several hundred thousand of dollars. John F. Fletcher of Birmingham is vice presi- dent in charge of the local plants. He is now in Atlantic City. 3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
T. c. '. WILL CLOSE
 ON DEFENSE DAY
Many Industrial Operations Will
 Close On September 12

Practically all industrial operations in the Birmingham district will cease operations September 12, in honor of National Defense Day. The com panies have been invited by the war department to shut down. All depart ments that can consistently do so will close so that employees may participate in whatever plans may be outlined, it was indicated Monday.
 The Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail road company has already caused an announcement to be made at it's vari- Cus plants, informing the employees of the plans. This order applies not only to the plants, but to all offices in Bir- mingham or wherever located. It was explained Monday that it was impos- sible to shut down all operations, but, insofar as it could be arranged, there would be no wheels turning on National Defense Day.
 The companies, from indications, will suggest to employees the reasons for the observance of the day, but in no case will there be intimated what any in diyiduat emDlOve ahouId do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
M. HUBERT MOORE
 DIES AT GADSDEN
Gulf States Steel Execu. tive Will Be Buried
 Tuesday

W. Hubert Moore, age A, secretary and< auditor of the Gulf States Steel company. died Monday morning at a Gadsden infirmary following a weeks illness.
 The body arrived in Birmingham at 6 80 o'clock Monday night. Funeral services will be held at 3 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 92S Thirty-first street, south. with Rev. Joseph T. Ware officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood cenetefy, with Johns in charge. -
 Mir. Moore was born August 20, 1880 at Raleigh, N. O., and moved to Bir- mingham at the age of 12 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marie Moore; his father, J. T. Moore; two brothers, James W. Moore and Mau- rice Moore.
 He has been connected with the Gulf States Steel before and since it was reorgaaized from the old Southern Steel and Iron company. He had gone to Gadsden on business for, the company when he was taken ill.
 Mir. Moore was a Mason, and was affiliated with both the Scottish and York rite branches a member of Za- mora temple the Civitan club and the St. Andrews Episcopal church.
 Pail bearers will be: B F. Tyler, A. R. Forsyth, F. R. Thompson, T. R. Owens, J. P. Ross and ". W. Me- Tyeire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
FUNERAL
 SET FOR TUESDAY
Bondsman, Shot By Ne gro, Dies Monday
 Morning

Funeral services for J. B. Fancher, age 33, proprietor of the Fancher Bond ing company, who died Monday morn ing at local infirmary from gunshot wounds in the head and stomach, said to have been inflicted by Louis Gavan, negro, will be held at 2 :30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Union ceme- tery, with Womack in charge.
 The GaSan negro, who is being held in the county jail charged with the murder, has admitted the shooting, coun- ty officials say. He claims that he shot in self-defense,
 According to the negro's statement, he was aiding Fancher search for a negro, who was wanted for skipping bond. When they failed to find him, after searching in several places, Fan cher drew his gun and threatened the negro.
 Gavan, frightened, grabbed the gun which Fancher laid on the seat be- tween them and shot Fancher four times. He was captured the following day trying to make his way out of the country.
 Fancher's body slumped over the steering wheel with his breast pressing the horn, and the noise brought as- sistance,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
REUBEN $. POSEY
 VICTIM OF RIVER
Body Of Bessemer Boy Is Discovered Near
 Montgomery

Reuben S. ,Posey, of Bessemer, was drowned in tie Alabama river Sunday about four miles from Montgomery, ac. cording to information received in Bir- nlingham Monday. His body was re- covered early Monday morning after divers and dredges had searched for it throughout the night.
 Posey was thought to have gone in swimming at a part of the river that he considered shallow. His clothing was found on the bank late Sunday after noon. According to his friends, he would not go in the river at a deep place because of his inability to swim.
 Posey was well known in the Bir- mingham and Bessemer district. He had made his home with Mrs. o. D. Guyton at Besscmer for the past sev- eral years. Up to four months ago he was employed as an automobile me chanic at Bessemer, when he moved to Montgomery with his wife to live with his mother and step-father, D. K Meyers.
 The funeral will be held at the West. side Baptist church Tuesday Afternoon at 8 o'clock. Rev. W. R. Price will have charge of the services. Burial will follow at the Cedar Hill cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
 Reuben Posey is survived b% his mother; a brother, Edward Posey, a sister, Miss Elizabeth Posey. He was member of the American Legion, hay ing served overseas. His organization will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
ALDERMANICPLAN CONSTITUTIONAL, CLAIMS BROWER
Voters Can Decide On Government, Says
 Act Author

The pending movement to change Birmingham's form of government is legal in very detail, according to State Senator Walter s. Brewer, author of the legislative act under which the mayor-aldermanie forces are operating.
 Judge Mayfield, of <the supreme of this act before the governor ap- proved it," Senator Brower said. Tt gives the voters of Birmingham the right to set up any form of government they want, and, in my judgment, there is no question about its constitutional ity."
 Senator Brower's statement tended to eliminate much of the doubt that had existed at the city hall and else where concerning the legality of the campaign now under way. The Junior Chamber of Commerce. and other civic bodies had asked Governor Brandon to obtain a formal ruling on the subject. In Brower's estimation, such an opinion will confirm his position.
 'sThe bill which I introduced" the senator said, was intended to give the people of Birmingham the right to adopt form of govefnment they desire. The forces now at Work for mayor aldermanic system wont have any trouble over the legal aspects of their campaign"
 Queerly enough, Mir. Brewer was at ;the city hall when he expressed his views. He readily discussed the Brow CT act with an Age-Herald reporter, when asked for an opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
UNION FIRM BUYS
 ANNISTON MAINS
Subsidiary Of Alabama Water Company Takes
 Over Lines

According to information received in Birmingham Monday, the water main between Ahniston and Camp Mcclellan was sold by the government to the Union Water company subsidiary of the Alabama Water company of Bir- mingham.
 The pumping station near Blue Mountain and the eGui ment of the C0ldwater pumping station was also sold, 1t was stated.
 The government is snid to have sold the water main in order that the civi- Hans living on the road to Camp Me Clellan might have the opportunity of water supply. The government could not furnish the civilians along the road with water, as it would be engaging in the business of a private corpor- ation, according to statements received.
 The mains date from the time of the construction of Camp Mcclellan at the beginning of the war. Although the price was not mentioned, it is understood to be well up in five fig ures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
EXCHANGE CLUB
 NAMES DELEGATES
Watson And Warren To Attend
 Nashville Convention

Frank Watson, president8f the Bir. mingham Sash and Door company, and William Warren of Warren, Knight 6 Davis, architects, were selected as dele gates to the annual convention of all the Exchange clubs to be held in Nash vile next month, at the luncheon held at the Tutwiler Monday at noon.
 Alternates chosen to attend in event that either Frank Watson or William Warren are unable to make the trip were A. B. Tanner, secretary of Jemi- son & Co.,, and Clarence Abbott, mana ger of the mines and quarries of the Tennessee Coal, Iron aBd Railroad com pany.
 Clyde Orr won the attendance prize at the luncheon. Henry Vance gave the club talk on college athletics At the end of the luncheon, W. s. Mandy, vice president of the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank, was elected to represent the Exchange club on the News loving cup committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
NAME ENTRY BOOTHS
 FOR BEAUTY REVIEW
Cascade Plunge Contests To
 Wind Up Merchants Meet

Entry booths and prize lists for the Cascade Plunge bathing beauty review and diving contests of the eighth annual convention of the Alabama Mer- chants association, were announced by 0. F. Yarn, secretary, Monday.
 Participants may register at the fol- lowing locations Cascade Plunge, East Lake pool, Edgewood pool, and the bathing suit departments of Drennen's, Caheen's, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Burgers, Odom, Bowers & White and Pizitz Dry Goods company.
 First prize has been set at $50, with . $25 second prize, $10 for third and $6 for five additional places.
 The bathing review at Cascade Plunge will wind up the convention which is scheduled August 25 to 28. The meeting is an annual affair under the auspices of the Wholesale Mer- chants and Manufacturers associa- tion and is expected to draw around 5000 persons this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
EDWIN THOMAS
 WELL KNOWN HERE
Father Of Pennsylvania Man
 Founded Town Of Thomas

Edwin Thomas, of Catasaqua, Pa. whose death was announced Sunday, was widely known in the Birmingham district and his death caused unusual interest here Monday. His father. Samuel Thomas, founded the town of Thomas, between Pratt City and Bir- rlingham. The furnaces and mines of the company, known at that time as the Pioneer Mining and Manufacture ing company, were operated by Edwin Thomas for many years. He retired at Thomas and built, the residence which is now occupied by Charles T. Fair eairn, district manager for the Repub- lie Iron and Steel company, which con cern acquired the Pioneer company in 1899.
 Following the acquisition of the prop critics by Republic, which aNo included the Gate City and Birmingham Rolling Mills, the late Mir. Thomas left Bir- mingham and has been a resident of Catasaqua since that time. He was a prominent member of the Presbyterian church and caused the construction of the church at Thomas while he was a resident there. He and his father beaded the Thomas Iron company, of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-19
WIFE FIRES VOLLEY ON MAN AND WOMAN

Enraged over the attentions of hel husband to another woman, Mrs. E. H Self, 1921 Sixth avenue, north, early Monday night fired five shots into an automobile occupied by Mir. Self and Miss Edith Staten, without inflictine serious injury on either, according to police reports.
 Mrs. Self was arrested short time later by PatroIman A. 0. SowelI on a charge of unlawfully presenting fire arms. She was released on bond Mon day night and will be tried Tuesday in police court.
 She was looking for the couple so that she could ask the Staten woman to give up her husband, Mrs. Self told police. When she found them at Twelfth avenue and Twenty-sixth street, nOrths they both drove off in Self's car. She shot to make them stop, she said.