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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
U. s, Course Not Clear
 in Case of the Spanish
 I. w. w. Under Arrest
Rv A,.oeiatsd Press

New York, February 24.--Officials Of the department of justice announced to- night that pending further investiga- ton they were unable to state wheth : CT criminal proceedings would be brought against IA Spaniards members ot the Industrial Workers of the World, detained on suspicion of complicity in an alleged terrorist" plot to at tempt overthrow of the United States government by assassination Of pup lie officials.
 After hours of conference With se- cret service men who seized l. W. w. documents in raids on two headquar- ters here Sunday, Assistant United States District Attorney Burdeau said the department was through with the case for the day" He did not know wh ether proceedings in the way of prosecution would be begun tomorrow. though he indicated that some of the suspects would be released.
 Meanwhile, immigration authorities conducted an examination of the pris- oners, among whom were Florien Me- dina Veitia and Elario Orestissa of Philadelphia, whose coming here pr rompted the raids. All the prisoners are aliens, subject to deportation II they are proven undesirable and at least four of them, according to se- cret service officials, will face this charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
BEGINS WORK TODAY

By Associated PreSs
 Washington, February 24.--PreSidenr Wilson will resume official routine tomorrow immediately after his ar rival in the capital and will spend the entire day at his desk, according to present plans.
 A cabinet meeting in the afternoon is expected to be almost the only en- gagement of the President during his first day at work since his return to this country. Numerous requests for engagements have been received at the executive offices, but no appoint ments have been made. and the list of persons desiring to see him will be submitted to MT. Wilson for him to select those whose business he deems of sufficient importance to claim q part of the busy week available to him before he sails again for Paris.
 The Presidents most important con- ference, that with members of the Senate and House foreign affairs conn mittees for discussion of the cons.i- tuition of the proposed league of na- tions will be held Wednesday night. The President and Mrs. Wilson will find the spring cleaning at the White House finished Every part Of the house that needed attention has receiv- ed 1t at the hands of small army of workmen. They return also to a city decorated in gala fashion in prep aration for the parade of District of Columbia soldiers Thursday. The Pres ident will review the parade from a stand in front of the White House.
 Late tonight executive offices had received no word of the signing of the revenue bill or transaction of other business by the President since land ing from the George Washington. It was thought he might sign the revenue bill on the train tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
MEXICAN PROBLEMS DISCUSSED
 By Associated Press

Paris, February 24-That Mexican prob lens already have been the subject of formal discussions between the delegates of the peace conference and that Great Britain and France have indicated will ingness to leave to the United States ad- justments of all Mexican questions in which their nationals are interested Is revealed by the announcement in ParlS newspapers of the formation of an inter- national committee of bankers to pro- tect holders of Mexican securities.
 It is not planned to bring the Mexican question before the conference officially but advantage has been taken of the pres ence here of official representatives or three nations most concerned to for the committee at this time to begin joint consideration for plans that may serve as a basis of adjudication.
 Mexico is not represented at the con- ference but the presence in Paris of All burto J. Pani as representative of Pres- ident Carranza, opens the way for direct negotiations, should they be desired.
 1t is regarded possible that before the conference adjourns the incidental discussions instituted by bankers may find formal place in the conference programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
.SCHWAb ARRIVES
 WITH 5000 TROOPS Says He Is Delighted With Camp at Brest, Which
 Is Satisfactory
By Associated Prsss

New York, February 24-Charles M. Schwab, former director general of the emergency fleet corporation, arrived here today on the White Star line Olympic which brought back from France nearly coco American fighting men.
 MT Schwab. who sailed from here on New Years Day to visit the battle fronts, said he had taken little interest Tn re- construction work abroad.
 Tt seems too early as yet to begin and because of this I see no immediate outlet for American iron and steel, ne continued. ultimately there will De much business but not for long tune.
 Asserting that besides visiting portions of France and Belgium formerly occu- pied by the Germans, he had gone to Cologne, Coblenz and Metz, MT. Schwao { added:
 .Everywhere I went I found that the American soldiers had left a good impress sion behind and there was nothing ou' the greatest praise for them.' Referring to the charges of insanitary conditions at the American camp at Brest | Mir. Schwab said:
 q knew nothing of the criticism O. | if and was delighted with the camp crea-
 ted under the conditions that It was | Brest is not a place where camp car
 be constructed expeditiously. IL IS ho
 Fifth avenue, of course. 1 Rear Admiral William Hannum Gruo' i Bullard, United States navy, Of Meoia Pa. who served as commander or tn' 1 American fleet in the Adriatic. also wa
 on the Olympic. He said he left on dut'
 less than A dozen American destroyers. Among civilians aboard were Very Rev l George Joseph Waring, vicar genera 1 for the Atlantic seaboard and chai,cel ] Tor to Bishop Hayes, Catholic cnaplali general with the American expeditionar, 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Bill Authorizes Field
 of Honor for Americans Who Died in France
By Associated Pross

Washington February 24.-A bill by Senator Spencer of Missouri, authoriz- ing the Secretary of War to acquire land in France for the burial of Ameri- cans who lost their lives in the war, was passed today by the Senate and sent to the House. The French gov ernment already has offered to provide the site. which will be known as "the American field of honor
 Expenditure of an amount not to ex- ceed $50O,000 for acquisition of the land and creation of a permanent board of administration consisting of three sena- tors and three Representatives is au- thorized under the bill. Senator Spencer said enactment of the measure would not interfere with the plans and desires of relatives of fallen soldiers to bring the bodies home for burial.
 The location of the field of honor would be on or near one of the import ant battlefields where American troops were engaged,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
''Unknown Terror" Is
 Captured by Police
Rv Associated Pgess

New York, February 24.-A restau- rant holdup and a chase down Broad- way in daylight. in which revolver shots were fired. while pedestrians looked on in bewilderment, was follow ed here today by the capture Of bandit suspect called by the police s"rhe Unknown Terror" and believed to be responsible for IS or 20 daring robberies in the theatre district bound- ed by Forty-second street and Colum- bus circle.
 The prisoner. Charles McGovern. alias William Smith. alisa John Ryan, wore a soldiers uniform and was arm ed with a revolver. He said he had recently been mustered out after serv- ing five months as private.
 McGovern was held on $5000 bail for the grand jury. Two of McGovern's victims identified him as the Terror" according to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
WELL PROTECTED


 Boston, February 24.-Some details Of the arrangements for the protection of President Wilson during his ride through the streets were made known after he had reached his hotel. In addition to the many soldiers and sailors who lined the streets and uniformed policemen and plain clothes men, hinged with the crowds, sharpshooters with high powered rifles also were stationed on the roofs of buildings at various points Other soldiers kept watch from windows and other points of vantage. Their services, however, were not needed for. the crowds were orderly throughout. intent only or giving the President an enthusiastic vel come.
 Sharpshooters also were stationed or fishing boats tied up at the fish pier neal the point where the President landed from the coast guard cutter Ossipee.
 Shortly before the Ossipee docked tht police made a thorough search of the pier and surrounded property tc make sure no explosives were about Similar precautions were taken at tho hotel and at Mechanics hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
WOMAN KILLED IN
 WRECK AT SYLACAUGA

svlacauga February 24.--(Specialo Monday morning about o'clock. as the southbound Louisville and Nash vile passenger train from Anniston was making the crossing at the Cen tral of Georgia railroad, freight en- zine on the Central ran into the rear coach and derailed the car.
 Mrs. Lafayette Thornton was fatally wounded receiving injuries about the head and body from which she died in a short time, She lived at Weogufoko Others receiveing serious wounds were Beechers Grier, Anniston. and Ross Gable. Sycamore. Engineer Sweat was in charge of the engine when the acci- dent occurred. Traffic was delayed for several hours and passengers were transferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
ALIENS MUST PAY
 SPER CENT INCOME
 TAX ON EARNINGS
By Associated PreSs

Washington, February 24--An alien liv- ing in the United States must pay tax of 8 per cent on his net income from sources within this country unless he makes a certificate that he has no definite intention of returning to his native land and in the latter case he is subject to the ordinary tax rates imposed on citizens
 Regulations putting this rule into eff feet, issued today by the internal revenue bureau, modify many provisions whicf threatened unrest among foreign borr DC pulations Of some industrial centers last year.
 Employers of foreign workmen vii find the new procedure more workable, said an official announcement, for tn, tax will be taken from the pay envelopes only in cases of employees who intend tt leave the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Dozen Committees
 in Session Yesterday
nx Associated prsss

Washington, February 24.-Neariy a dozen Senate committees were In ses- sion today putting finishing touches to Legislation which it is hoped to get through before adjournment of Con- gress next week. Democrats and re- publicans are said to agree that many important measures on the calendar must fail and that an extra session cannot be avoided.
 Director General Hines conferred with the appropriations committees or both houses, urging action on the bill providing $750, 100000 additional for the railroad administrators revolving fund.- Mir Hines said failure of the bill would be disastrous, not.-only to the railroads but to the next Liberty Loan campaign and to business gen. erally.
 During discussion of the legislative situation in the Senate finance commit l. tee it was said that republican iead- CTS were disposed to cooperate in en- acting the bond bill, the measure vail dating. informal war contracts and the railroad fund bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
GREETED BY POLES


 Boston, February 24-Jtist before Presi- dent Wilson's train left the station, a Polish delegation was presented to the President. N. L, Piotrowski of Chicago, of the Polish national department ex- pressed the gratitude of the Poles of America for the Presidents sympathy for Poland.
 Tt is particular gratifying he said, ito express our thanks to you for the recognition of the republic of Poland. It is mainly due to you and to this mag unanimous nation that Poland is free to- day"
 In reply President Wilson said:
 T will not attempt to say how deeply I am touched by this greeting. My ue- lief in Poland has never wavered and the cause has impressed me from the be- ginning. Gentlemen, I thank you for this greeting
 A bouquet of orchids from the Polish women of America was presented to Mrs Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Negro Women Quarrel
 and Cutting Follows

Nettie May Brooks. negro, residing at 2515 Avenue B, was stabbed in the shoui- der with knife and seriously injured by Sweetie Walker. another negro woman. at the home of the Brooks woman, about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The cutting was the result of quarrel which had ragged between the women Tor sometime, witnesses told the officers. and the Walker woman picked up a knife and stabbed the other woman. She was car ried to the Hillman hospital, where her wounds were dressed and was later taken to her home Sweetie Walker was ar rested and placed in jail on a charge of assault with weapon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
REFERENDUM BILL OFFERED

Washington, February 24.-Represen- tative Lundeen of Minnesota, republic an, today introduced bill providing from a referendum vote to determine the action of the United States gov ernment on the proposed league of na- tions.
 Mt Lundeen made no comment on the floor of the House in introducing his b,ll. but, in prepared statement Issued later, he said:
 we have announced the policy of self -determinatio tion for others. The American people want self-deterinlna- tiou for themselves. The President and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
FIRST ADDRESS IN DEFENSE OF LEAGUE
 CONSTITUTION MADE
 BY SENATOR LEWIS
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have equal representation with Great Britain's colonies, and assertion that sen atcrs had misconstrued the league char ter by assuming that the executive cour- ell instead of the league itself would con- trol it's policies.
 The Illinois senator also declared na- tions could submit to the league only questions which they considered were matters for it's Jurisdiction.
 When Senator Lewis concluded the ap- pIause was so insistent that Vice Presi- dent Marshall issued sharp warning to spectators in the galleries, declaring they were "acting like bolsheviki" in violating rules against applause and that he would clear the galleries at the next demonstra- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
CHECKING REPORTS

Montgomery, February 24.-(Specia) Frank Sanford, deputy insurance com missioner of Alabama is checking over reports of insurance companies doing business in Alabama. The reports are coming in from fire, casualty, life, fra ternal, reciprocal, industrial life and health insurance concerns. The reports will show insurance written during the year ending December 31, 1918 Be- cause of the abnormal conditions re- sulting from the war and influenza epi- demic it is probable many companies will ask more time in which to com pile the reports. The state law says each report must be in by March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
THREE

conferred with Herr Won Gontard. the former Emperor's private secretary. far into the night.
 The nature of the conference Is kept secret. It is remarked, however, that the recent activity at the castle coin- cides with the presence at The Hague of pr. Von Kuhlmann, former German foreign minister, who is said to be very active.
 The Duchess of Croy, formerly Miss Nancy Leishman, an American has been staying for several days at the castle of Zuylestein, near Amerongen. There is no confirmation of the report that she called on the former Emperor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
GOVERNOR RESTING

Montgomery, February 24-(Special) Gov Thomas E. Kilby will not return to his office until the middle of the week from his home in Anniston- The governor went to his home last Satur- day, but because of the strain he has been forced to endure during the leg islature he decided to spend several days at home. There are few important matters to come up during the week with the exception of the naming of members of the board of control and economy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Survey Public Lands
 Provided For in Bill
sy A..oe,,stea Pr.ss

Washington. February 24.-Survey and classification of all unentersl pub lie lands and cut-over. logged or other unused lands owned by the government with view to disposing of them to dis charged soldiers and sailors IS pro- vided for in a bill passed today by the Senate and sent to the House. 1t appropriates $1, GOO. 900 for the survey.
 This is one of the measures involved in Secretary Lane's programme for making farm homes available to re- turaing fighting men.
 The principal bill ,appropriatine $to0. 100000 for the plan. Is pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
EXAMINATION REQUIRED

Montgomery, February 24.-(SpeciaD House bill No. 105, enacted by the last legislature and approved by the gov ernor, has been sent to all probate judges in the state for their informa- tion. The bill is effective now. An examination for social disease, 15 days before marriage license is granted to men in Alabama, is required by this bill Hereafter no license will be granted Alabama men who cannot show they are free from social diseases of all kinds. Probate judges who violate the act are guilty of misdemeanor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
BOTTROP RECAPTURED Rx AssnciafRd PrnSa

Copenhagen. February A.-The town of Bottrop in the Ruhr region, which was recently taken by Spartacan forces after an artillery bombardment. has been recaptured by government forces, accord ing to Berlin advices received here. The government troops now are in complete possession of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25

hat to the cheering crowd and shouted hello"
 The special resumed it's trip at 1o:D and is expected to reach Washington before o'clock tomorrow morning. MT Wilson will not leave his car until about S. however
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
RUPPRECHT BEING HELD
 QA Assacizfed PrAxs

Paris February 24-Forner Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria. who was commander of the northern sector on the western front in the final stages Of the war, is reported to have been at the head of a monarchical plot that resulted in the assassination of Premier Kurt Eisner The ex-crown prince is being sought oy the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
RAINBOW BOYS ARRIVE

Montgomery, February 24.-(SpeciaD Two hundred and six Railbow division soldiers, returned to the United States as members of causal company 150. have arrived at Camp Sheridan and are expecting discharge papers in the next few days. All the men were either seriously or slightly wounded or gassed in France. They are fast recovering. Many of the soldiers have been per- mitted to visit downtown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Bryan Much Improved Qv Assoriated PreSs

Washington, February 24.-Reports that former Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan was seriously i'll here were denied tonight by his friends. They explained that MT. Bryan had been suffering from cold. but that his condition was very much im- proved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
DoTHAN MAN KILLS BROTHER

Montgomery, February z4.-ISpeclaIJ A special dispatch from Dothan Mon day afternoon said Lige Payne shot and killed his brother, Alto Payne, at the home of the former on Sunday night Both men were drinking. Lige Payne surrendered to the officers and is held in jail at Dothan pending preliminary hearing. He claims self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

IOST~Monday afternoon between 5 and 5:30 in business district. silver photo case, with initials J. M. $. on one side and l916aon other side; had silver ring made of Trench coin at- tached Return to Miss Berry, at Bromberg s. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

Montgomery, February 24-(SpeciaI) The following appointments were an- nounced at the governors office Monday afternoon: R. A. Smitherman, notary public and justice of the peace of Bibb county; J. L. Fox, Jr., notary public and justice of the peace of Choctaw county; J. H. Amos, notary public of Elby. Coffee county; Ray J. Jemison and C. Gustus, notaries public of Jeff ferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Much Activity in
 AmerOngen Vicinity
By Associated Press

Amerongen, Holland, February 24. Dr. Kriege, one of the cleverest de-
 partment chiefs of the German foreign office, left for Berlin today after a visit of three days in Amerongen. On Satur- day and Sunday he conferred with for mer Emperor William. Last night he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
RIOTS IN NUREMBERG

London, February 24-Spartacan riots have taken place in Nuremberg, Bavaria, where the prisons have been opened ana street fighting is. in progress, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
THANKS SAILORS
By Associated Press

Boston, February A.-President Will sons farewell to the sailors of the steamship George Washington took the form of little speech in which he praised their seamanship and thanked them for the safety of the passengers and ship. He also expressed his appre- citation warmly to Captain McCauley, the commander of the vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
TRAIN HOUR LATE

Philadelphia, February 24-Presiden. Wilson's train passed through Philadel- phia at 1:10 o'clock this morning. It was more than an hour late. All of the Pres- idents party had retired and nothing was given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
DEATHS

Glenn w. HavisAAged 42. died at
 Johnson City Sunday. Funeral serv- ices and interment were held at Oak Hilp cemetery yesterday morning at II o'clock. He is survived by his mother. Mrs M. F. Havis, and brother. E. E. Havis. Jr.. of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
THE WEA THEIR
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 24.-The weather forecast is as follows:
 Alabama. Mississipp: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday; colder Wed nesday.
 Georgia: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Tennessee: Rain Tuesday and probab bly, Wednesday; colder Wednesday, much colder west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
PRINCE LEOPOLD HELD AS ONE OF INSTIGATORS OF
 EISNER KILLING
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radical clements and irresponsible 1nds- viduals were obtaining the weapons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25

c. Mcclellan, Montgomery, morning. Burglars entered the Mcclellan home and stole the valuables
 before the family got the alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
Local Data

Senate cOmmIttee cannot commit the people of the United States to league of nations constitution which Tn effect amends the constitution of the United States. The bill is short and easily understood and there is every reason for passing 1t at this session of Con- gress, so that the people will be pre- pared to express their will as to the proposed league promptly upon its be- ing presented to them"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
MOBILE ELECTRIC REPORT WILL BE
 READ ON MONDAY Burglars Enter Judge Nc Clellan's Home and Steal Silver and Other Valu-
 able Articles

Montgomery, February 24.-(SpeciaD When the Alabama public service com mission meets next Monday morning at 10 o'clock the report of George Ros- sen, showing the financial condition of the Mobile Electric company and the revenues since the commission granted the concern increased rates on elec- tricity in Mobile several weeks ago, will be read. MT. Rossen was ex- pected to file the report on Monday, but information at the commission off, flee said it had not come in, and that 1t would not be made public until the commission members met next Mon day.
 Citizens of the Gulf City are com blaming against the heavy increase in rates and service that is alleged to be inferior. There was much interest shown in the matter at the commission office Monday because of the disaster that resulted in loss of approximate ly $50o,000 to the company's plant last Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-25
PRESIDENT THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET TO
 THOSE DISTRUSTING
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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peoples of Europe is that they trust the people of America and all I have to say is that if America disappoints them the heart of the world will be broken.''
 At New Haven the President waved his