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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-07
IN THE HOUSE

The House over-uieG the majority
report Of the committee on ways and
bridges Thursday morning and ny an
unanimous vote passed The Granville
HIGHWAY bill in accordance Of the
gentleman agreement" made u
the regular session that, Z action
would then be deferred and the pl.l
specially referred 10 this special sas-
SION, II would ne passed and relief
given through its provisions IL tne
country roads.
Arln.stice Gar was officially reeoe-
nized by tie adoption of a resolution
suggesting the declaration of that
day-Tuesday NOV las a lcEa,
holiday and lnstructInE The Governor
To issue his proclamation 70 that ef-
feet.
The orders introduced ny Pike IF
Eastport- requesting the Governor 10
submit detailed statements Of the
amount Of money expended in 1871,
1913 and 1919 fro- the contingent and
for a similar statement as To the sx-
penss TO date Of the changes and re-
pairs on the Blaine mansion, were
taken from the table. where tlev ha5
been placed by Barnes of Houlrnn,
and given unanimous passase
Afternoon Session
The House met a @ clock, accord
ing 10 the adjournment II the morn
ing Prayer was offered by Eev.
Henry Z. Dunnack If Augusta.
Continued on Page 12-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-07
NATHAN CLIFFORD-Dis-

tlngUlshed Maine Attorney
Dies Suddenly IN Portland
Former President State Sen
ate and Ex-Mayor of Forest
City.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-07

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Friday fair; Saturday becoming IN
settled probably followed ny occas-
lonRI local rains; moderate To fresh
north and northeastern winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-11-07
SATURDAY: Cloudy :

If you need a good second hand
sewing machine IT WILL PAY
YOU TO READ THE WANT
ADS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
3STH COMMENCEMENT OF TUSKEGEE ENDS;
 124 GET DIPLOMAS
By Associated Press

Tuskegee, May 22.-With the pre- sentation of diplomas and certificates to 124 boys and girls of the graduat- ing class, the thirty-eighth annual commencement of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute came to close today.
 The closing exercises were attended by the largest crowds since 1914, a great body of alumni returning to the institution for the day, which was augmented by friends. white and col
 red from all sections of the state. The
 accalaureate address was delivered se Isaac S. Fisher, an alumnus of the Institute, after which Emmet Scott, soc ratary of the school, who is also a spe- ciai assistant to Secretary of War Baker, introduced the graduates to Ffi aipal Moton, who in turn presented Y at1 with their diplomas
 1Ae past session has been one of the bes the history of the school. found- ed hg Booker Washington. 1700 boys and sirls having been enrolled in the various departments. The annual sum- NDer school for negro teachers will open Rt ae institute June 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
INVESTIGATION OF
 "SECRET' FUND WANTED

Washington, May 22.-(SpeciaO The limit has now been reached. Rep resentative Gould of New York, by res- olution calls for the investigation of the expenditure by the President and the Secretary of State of the secret" fund amounting to S150, 100000.
 The secret fund is an indefinite and intangible fund put at the disposal of the administration for use in for eign relations. It is drawn upon with out warrant, and it's expenditure, by general custom. is not to be questioned. Publicity would make all other na- tions aware of the most intimate and delicate relations between this govern ment and other governments with whieh it might be dealing.
 This fund was provided in the first Congress, and in that Congress was subject to a debate of one week. Since then it has been annually provided, but never debated.
 MT. Gould would have the expe1di- ture of this fund investigated. No doubt, on account of the eXigencies of war, the President had ample need for this "secret' fund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
ECCENTRIC CLOWN TO
 TEACH HEALTH LAWS

Washington, May 22.-(SpecialN The United States government is so anxious taht children be instructed in health laws that it has gone to the ex- treme of employing a very eccentric and intelligent clown who answers to the name of "Cho-Cho
 Every afternoon during thes bring and summer months "Cho-Cho'' will entertain. He is in typical clown re- galia and he dances. sings songs, tells stories, and assumes conventional, quaint and whimsical attitudes
 And he tells the children how to talk care of themselves. and conserve their health. These lessons are. given in the form of very clever and very funny jingles.
 The children scream with delight, and no doubt learn much of that which 'Cho-Cho'' attempts to convey The idea was conceived by Secretary Lane of the interior department. It is termed practically idealistic.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
THE BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD, FRIDAY MAY 2a, 1919

would point out that articles 225 and 22t would appear to assure to the German people that the graves of their fellow | citizens shall be both respected and prop erly maintained and that so far as is practicable under clause 225 the bodies of their soldiers and sailors may be trans ferred to their own country.
 'In regard for the German request for complete reciprocity, the representatives of the allied and associated powers have to state that they felt it necessary to include article 222, in view of the treat ment which their own nationals have re- ceived while interned in Germany dur ing the war. As there was no parallel between the treatment which was accord ed to prisoners of war by the German government, on the one side, and the allied and associated powers, on the other, no claim for reciprocity in this respect can arise.
 "In regard to the tNrd question the representatives of the allied and associ- ated powers are ready to do everything possible to repatriate German prisoners of war and interned civilians properly fed and in good condition after the con- cluSion of peace. They regret. however, that the present demands on them from the territories recently liberated from the German yoke, as well as from their own nationals, will probably make it impossible for them to supply the pris- oners of war with clothing, etc, for W hich the German delegation asks.
 Finally, in regard to the appoint ment of a commission to deal with the repa triation of prisoners of war the rep .resentatives of the allied and associated powers will be glad to set up such com missions immediately upon the signature of peace. They regret, however, that they do not see their way to appoint them until they are notified of the intention Of the plenipotentiaries of the German en- pire to sign peace.
 T avail myself, etc, etc.,
 HC CJ JEMFNCTAJT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
|27.0OO AMERICAN REACH NEW YORK
 ON 8 TROOPSHIPS
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faster ship took the longer route, put they reached their destination at al- most the same hour.
 On the bridge of the Imperator, as she nosed her way into the pier which she last left in early August of 1914, was her former commander, Commo- dore Thomas Kier.
 With him was Capt. Frederick KrGz, who commander the C1eTe and ihee officers, with Chiet Ensiaser 4.paN M. Christleib, Chic -lswart Win-a- F.. Brucker and unde 1ieer v-hc Wfte sent along to assi he hsa eri S iF handling the ship.
 Both Commodore fsr arG Captain KruZ appeared to be dali6 mod to ,eSatn come into an Amer tr port even .t it was not as in fc aer o&Ts, when they commanded the unest 5nira 2f their country.
 Tt is certainly good tg ase my Amer ican home again." remarg d Captain kruz
 During the war Captain Mrlz wes attached to the German naval ress1l ? and put in most of his ttuae mine sweeping in the North sea .15is boat was blown up by a mine of~ one ec- casion and he spent 20 m inutss ir the water before he was picl d VT 7Y Q German cruiser.
 Kruz spoke of Captain 1en's Ee German officer who brough the der merchantmen DeutschlaI on trips to America He and KA aig lett the submarine shortly after hineesea entered the war and she wa taken over by the navy department Ths Deutschland, renamed made tw0 add tional trips to American wate and scattered mines off the Virginia cast
 GERMAN STOWAWAY
 After the Imperator had left crest it developed that there was one r- man on board besides the 20 mer as- signed to it. One of the sailors, syp2 helped take the vessel from Hamb rg. has relatives in America and he mada the attempt to reach her by stow rg away. He will be returned with ths ship.
 While here the Imperator will be al tered so that a larger number ot troops can be accommodated on board while she is in the transport service
 The Leviathian came into port flyirs the flag of Vice Admiral Albert Gleaves, commander of the cruiser and transport force of the Atlantic fleet returning from a trip to France, Bel gium and England. He said his trir was one of inspection.
 The admiral expressed great sat- isfaction with the conditions he found in the ports he inspected, and he said he felt very much gratified with the | support and cooperation which he re- ceived from the vessels under his com mand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
ssident WiU Not Be Candidate States Baker
Statement of 5000 Limit to Republican Campaign Fund Causes Smes-Alabama Leads in Number
 of Dipping Vats
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. May 22.-President Wilson is expected to make definite statement prior to his return from Paris, that he will not be a candidate for the presi- dency next yaar.
 Secretary Baker ic quoted by those with whom. he recently returned from France as sss ing with emphasis, that the Pres ident} 7ould not run. Those with whom he d, regarded the secretary as one reflecting the expressed thought of the chief executive.
 As to whether or not the secretary will eventually make the authorized statement is unknown. Ii is widely believed, how ever, that such an expression will very quickly be made.
 Democratic politicians, believing that victory can be won only by the President as the standard bearer of the party con- tend that even if Wilson declares himself out of the field of possibilities, he might still be the nominee. and the candidate It is their point that republican goading and certain expected developments, will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
DEATHS

William IT. Hulsey-Aged 54, died at Woodward yesterday morning. Flu neral services from the First Chri5- tian church this afternoon at o'clock with interment in Forest Hill. He is survived by a widow. two daughters, Miss Sallie Will Hulsey and Mrs. s. c. Steele, and two sons, Evans Hulsey and Walter Hulsey of Birmingham. The pallbearers will be. w. w. Westmoreland, J. A. valn. W. F. Tyler, R. A. Porter, D. F.. Evans w. J. Mckinney. V. S. Gage and s. F. Vance. Floral offerings may be sent to Johns.
 John F. KnightLFor 12 years a promi- nent attorney of Birmingham, died at his home at OXmoor yesterday evening at 6:15 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence of T. c, Alexander of War rior road this afternoon at 3 o'cSCck, with interment in Walkers chapel He is survived by widow and four children. stepmother and several brothers and sisters. MT. Knight was formerly member of the law firm of Knight & Buchart. Mrs. Kathleen Goodwin-Aged 70, died at the residence at Irondale yester- day morniag. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this morning at II o'clock, with interment in the Bass cemetery. William H. Hughes-Aged S3, died at Miledgeville, Ga, Wednesday. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence. 1906 Twelfth street, south, this morning at 10:30, with interment in Oak Hill
 Joeph IT. Lewis-Aged Il, died at a To- cal infirmary yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be announced later by Johns. E. F. BIevins-Died at Oneonta Wednesday. Funeral services will be announced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
DRY LAW VALID

Montgomery, May 22.-(Special)-The well known "bone dry" prohibition law of Alabama, relative to the seizure, con demnation and sale of automobiles or other vehicles when found carrying pro- hihited liquors or beverages, does not contemplate condemning and selling prop erty of those who did not aid or assist in the illegal act or who were not charge able with notice or knowledge that their property was to be used for such illegal purpose. This was the decision of the state supreme court Thursday in the case of State of Alabama vs. Arthur J.. Hughes, ct al, appealed from the Cal houn county circuit court. It was shown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL
 TO BE RETAINED

Washington, May 22.-(Special) The daylight saving" bill, it is judged after a superficial examination, will be retained for this year, at least. Never theless, it is attacked by IA bills seek ing its repeal. These bills. as a rule, were introduced by members represent ing farming constituencies.
 The daylight saving bill was in- troduced by Senator Calder. It is his pet and his hobby. When last winter, just prior to the adjournment, bit ter fight was threatened against this law, Senator Calder very frankly gave notice that whatever the fate of other legislation he would filibuster to the end of the session before suffering the defeat of his law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
BURGOMASTERS WARNED
 nu AssA~tatsd prkse

Coblenz, May 22.--Because of in- creased indica tions of ,trictions be- tween German civiliansa and soldiers throughout the army area of occupa- tion. American officers today warned the burgomasters and other German off, ficials. they would be held responsible for any violence or attempts at de- struction of American army property
 The motor trucks which have ca pacity of from 30 to 40 soldiers. are equipped fully. They were taken to con- centration points of the two divisions on the east bank of the Rhine.
 The withdrawal from the area of oc- cupation of the Ninetieth and Sixth divisions and the Fourth and Seventh corps continues. The army of occupa- tion at present consists of the First, Second, Third. Fourth and Fifth di- visions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
EUerts Of he Day
 At he State Capital
By WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, May 22-(special)-A mortgage placed on car or other vehicle or means of transportation after the same has been seized by the hand of the lew under the provisions of an act passed by the present legislature laying such vehicles liable to confiscation if caught hauling prohibited liquors or beverages, does not prevent the seizure, confiscation and sale of such. This was decided Thursday in supreme court decision in the case of Arch Naples, ct al, ,vs. State of Alabama, the appeal being from the Cullman county circuit court in ecuity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
WANTS CAPTURED TROPHIES
 DONATED TO STATE

Washington May 22-Congressman John McDuffie of the First Alabama dis trict introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives today bill providing that all trophies of war captured by the 167th infantry. famous Fourth Alabama regi- ment, be donated to the state of Ala bama.
 The purpose and intention of the act is that these trophies shall be mounted in suitable and conspicuous places in the state under supervision and direction of the governor, attorney general and ad- jutant general of Alabama in commerno- ration of the valorous deeds of that regi- ment during it's service overseas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
JONES PAROLED

Montgomery, May 22.-(SpeciaL)-Gov ernor Kilby Thursday paroled T. J. Jones of Birmingham, who was sent up for receiving stolen property to serve sentence of 90 days at hard labor in each of two cases and to pay fine of s20 The prisoner was relieved of fine and sentences conditioned son his future good conduct and that he report to Will liam A Jacobs at Birmingham every three months and at the end of parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
PROPER TREATMENT ASSURED

"The German peace delegation may rest assured that it is the intention of the allied and associated governments to treat their prisoners of war during the period between the signing of peace and their repatriation with full consideration of their feelings and needs.
 "The restitution of personal property to prisoners of war constitutes a legal right which the allied and associated powers have every intention of respecting. As regards information about the miss ing, the allied and associated powers have always endeavored to supply the German government with all information in their possession on this subject, and they will certainly continue to do so after peace is signed
 Concerning the care of graves, they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
LIGGETT AND HINES RECALLED
 pv Astooiafed prAss

Coblenz, Wednesday, May 21.-(s p. m)--Lieut Gen. Hunter Lfggett, com mander of the army of occupation. and Maj. Gen. John Hines, commander of the Third corps, who were on their way to London, today were recalled to Cob lenz by orders from American general headquarters.
 Nine hundred motor trucks began to move Tuesday midnight from west of the Rhine to the bridgehead area. The trucks are being distributed to various points of advantage among the troops holding the zone east of the Rhine, should the occasion arise for the Amer imans to start an advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
LEADS
 IN NUMBER OF VOTES

Washington, May 22.-Alabama has twice as many dipping vats as any other tick infested state and seven times as many as Georgia, the department of Rg- riculture reports today.
 Despite recent Instructions in Jefferson and other counties Alabama vats now in use number 7750.
 Alabama had ,s35 clippings" in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
ASK ITALY FOR EXPLANATION
 Rv Assocated Press

Paris, May 22.-It has been learned in trustworthy quarters that the United united in sending a note to Italy, re- questing an explanation of the landing of Italian forces in Turkey.
 Premier Orlando is said to have made a reply to the council of four after a sharp personal incident during which he objected to the presence of Premier VenizeIos of Greece. The lat ter retired from the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
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BURGLARS SMASH WINDOW AND STEAL
 NUMBER OF SUITS

By smashing a large plate glass win dow burglars gained entrance to the store of Sylvester and Levin, dry goods concern, 2111 First avenue, early this morning and men and womens suits val ued at several hundred dollars were sto- len.
 People hearing the crash notified the of fcer on the beat, but when he arrived the thieves had escaped with large num- Der of suits. The quick work of the thieves leads police authorities to be- lieve the burglars escaped in an automo- bile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
SENDING OF NOTE CONFIRMED
 Rv Associated Press

Berne, May 22.-It is confirmed that the allied and associated governments have addressed question to the Swiss government as to whether 1t would be willing and ready to take measures for severer blockade against Germany should circumstances require. It is be- lieved here that this step is prepara- tory to action, should Germany refuse to sign the treaty.
 The publication of the question has made painful impression in Switzer- land and is commented upon widely in the press as an infringement of the right and independence of small coun- tries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
REPUBLICANS SMILE
 AT S1O0O LIMIT TO FUND

Washington, May 22.-Aabama is repre- sented in the nation wide republican eau GUS of men and women here today by Judge James J. Curtis of Jasper.
 The statement of Chairman Hays that the national committee would not accept contributions in excess of S100O, was re- ceived with smiles no republican at tempted to conceal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
Ss7O,OOO RAISED

Montgomery, May 22.-(Special)- sum of $S7OOOO has been reached by the Alabama Methodist conference in the centenary drive for the quota of $1,OOS,OOO according to statement from head quarters here Thursday Advices from Nashville headquarters of the church are to the effect that the sum total is now more than s26,OOo,oOO in southern Meth odiSro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23

in this case that the owners did not aid assist or help the man driving the mule dispose of the liquor and therefore the higher court ruled that the animal, the buggy and the harness could not be legally seized,-condemned and sold. The decision also settled the validity of the act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
Art League to Meet

Nhe Art hague of Jefferson county will
 ept l0 a. m. tomorrow in room 2 olS Ehe Watts lNjlding. Definite steps Ha4e been fakeKas affiliate this league Y tll tfe .Anserican federation of arts. D e3tsetjse committee is now engaged or te2t2tive alans for the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23

civilians actually begins. For that req son the German peace delegation pro- poses that the commission should start it's deliberations forthwith separately from all other questions.
 ''The explanation of this proposal lies. firstly, in the fact that there are thou sands of German prisoners of war and interned civilians in overseas countries. but the German delegation is likewise thinking of the Germans who are in Si- beria, and whose dispatch seems to be question not only of special urgency, but of extraordinary difficulty.
 "The German delegation for reasons of internal policy regards it of the utmost that the German prisoners Of war and interned civilians should be returned to their homes in as normal a condition as possible, in order that they may be brought back as rapidly as pos sible into the economic life of the coun- try. That only appears possible-the pre- else settlement of transport problems apart-if everything possible is done to improve the mental and physical state of those who are returning home.
 Having regard to the present situa- tion in respect of economic existence in Germany, it must be admitted that Ger many is unable to do with her own re- sources everything required in order to secure that end. This refers especially to food and colthng; therefore the Ger man delegation thinks it desirable that the deliberations of the commission should likewise include an examination of the manner in which the allied and associated governments might assist Ger many in the solution of these problems.
 ''The question arises, for instance, of supplying against repayment complete sets of clothing, underclothing and civil ian clothing and footwear for the prison CTS before their dispatch.
 'T avail myself, etc, etc,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-23
1fisA,i- ,i-wnsElington Flight Planned

Eg Associated Press
 iemA Ia, lay 22.-Two flying boats of ths VI" pa will leave the naval air station Mere S Eurday in an attempt to ake Q rNsaaGp flight to Washington, it N4s ann 5AiI ed here today. Submarine cAasers nl@ to be scattered along the C st 10 seniVer aid if necessity