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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
DEATH TOLL FROM POISONOUS DRINK
 STILL MOUNTING
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country in the illicit liquor industry and that it is impossible as yet to tell how far the ramifications of the trade extend
 The two most important arrests made so far. according to the federal agents, are those of John Romanelh, a Brooklyn undertaken. and samuel Saleeby. a Brooklyn druggist. who are accused of being the principals in the distribution of the poison throughout New England The two men were re- leased tonight on $25,0 900 bail pending further examination.
 The remaining four men are Adolph Panarelli, former saloon keeper; Carmen Licenziato, Amedio Deloma and Luigi Puca- Italian grocers. Pan- arelli has made statement to the au- thorities in regard to the method em- ployed for the distribution of the liquor in New England, and it was statad tonight he may be witness for the government.
 Two of seven barrels of liquor which Romanelli is ascused of having sold are said to have been bought by a Bronx saloon keeper. This man, ac- cording to Colonel Porter came to Panarelli after the sale and denounced him for having charged him sS200 for wood alcohol.
 Panarelli who acted as Romanellis g agent claims, Colonel Porter said, that he took a sample of the liquor to a drug gist who confirmed the saloonkeepers s word that it was poison. He said that he then warned Nathan Salzberg, a Hartford, Conn. saloonkeeper. over the long distance telephone not to sell any of three barrels of the liquor he had bought Salzberg told him, he con tinued that he had sold a barrel to 3 dealer in Chicopee, Mass, and smaller quantities to other dealers in Hartford, but that he would try and recover as much of the liquor as he could. Later he was informed by Salzberg that he had got back almost all except a half barrel which had been sold in Chicopee After reading of the deaths from wood alcohoi poisoning in Connecticut and Massa tchusetts Paranelli went to a lawyer and, on his advice, surrendered himself to Revenue Agent Dobbs.
 HOTEL PROPRIETOR HELD Chicopee Mass. December 29.-M Ed ward Lyons. proprietor of the Hadley hotel in Hadley, was arrested this after noon on three warrants sworn out by State Detective Joseph V. Daily, of Northampton. The arrest resulted from the large number of deaths throughout this section from the drinking of 'wf>s-- ky" alleged to have contained wood alcohol.
 LOUISIANA MAN DEAD l. Hammond, La, December 29-Frank Hale, farmer, is reported dead after drinking Christmas whisky which doc l tors believe contained wood alcono.. WOOD ALCOHOL STOLEN Kansas City, Mo-. December 29.-The theft from the state of Kansas of 6e gallons of wood alcohol was disclosed i by state officials in Kansas City, kans., | today The poison, which had been seized by the state in it's campaign 1 against the making of "moonshne liquor. was stolen from the basement oi ! a building in which it was being Kept 1 Newark, N. J., December Backward
 J. Klein. aged 50 years, died in the city hospital this afternoon of wood alcoho poisoning This brings the total number i of deaths from the same cause to 10 II 1 the past two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
Declaration of Principles Opposing Anti-Strike Laws Adopted By Brotherhoods
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of legislation fSF protection Of the properties.
 L. K. sheppard, president of the Or der of Railway Conductors, was the only Big Four brotherhood heads at the conference, the others being rep resented by deputies. While there were many animated speeches and gen eral discussion of the Cummins rail road bill with it's drastic anti-strike provision. it was said that the railway men were of one mind in opposing the section making strikes illegal.
 Before and after the conference, however, the union representatives, discussing informally the railroad sit uation, said they had assurance that the House would not accept the labor section of the Cummfns bill
 Soon after the conference got well under way, President Gompers, who presided, returned to his office and conferred for an hour with Daniel Will lard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
 The visit of MT. Willard to fedora tion headquarters had not been an- nounced and it provoked some conn ment as to it's possible meaning, but on leaving the railroad president de- clined to say what he had discussed with MT. Gompers The latter also de .iined to talk about it. 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
Schooner Summerville
 Found Near Pensacola,
 Says Message to Owner
By A,soeiated Pre..

Mobile. December 2s.-The schooner Jean L. Summerville. reported adrift since De- cembar IS, with Ter captain. W. F. Dram. dead, and no one aboard to navigate her, has been loca ed B miles west of the Pensacola bar. according to a wireless message received by her owner, ]. w. Summerville, Gulfport, late this after noon.
 The message gave no details regarding the condition of the crew, or why Mrs. Dram, who is an expert navigator and reported to be al oard, could not get the ship to port. The coast guard cutter ral- lapoosa left this port Saturday morning in search of the schooner and the cutter Tuscarora of Key West is reported in the gulf on the same mission. The name of the steamer sending the message could not ke learned, although it is reported that she is standing by the distressed vessel Efforts are being made to get a tug to the Sumnerville to tow her in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
REVOLUTIONISTS HOLD
 RAILWAY STATION AT IRKUTSK, IS REPORT
By Associated Press

Peking, Sunday. December 2S.- The social revolutionary troops are reported to have taken pos session of the railway station at Irkutsk. near the southwestern end of Lake BaikaI. Admiral koI- chak's soldiers are holding the town.
 The swift Angara river lies be- tween the station and the town. The stream is not frozen over, but the only means of communication is pontoon bridge. The mem bers & hhe various foreign mis- sions are residing in the railway yard. Ernest l.. Harris, former Amerissa consul general at OmsIx. appears to be on the town side of the river. which is cut off from trains and wire communAca ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
DEATHS

Iuther c. Cannon-Aged 46, died at his home. 4010 First avenue. north, yesterday morning at 3:55 o'clock. Death resulted from an attack Of ptomaine poisoning contracted while on his run from Anniston' to Bir- mingham He was an engineer for the Southern Railway company The remains will be sent to Bremen. Ga. this morning at 9 o'clock by Johns for interment. He is sur vived by his widow
 ter of Mir and Mrs. carmello Scoz- giro of Republic died at a local in- firmary yesterday morning as re- suit of burns received when her clothing caught fire from an open grate at the family residence several days ago. Funeral services will be held at Johns chapel this afternoon, with interment at Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 Fee Caddell--Two-year old son of MT, and Mrs. Ose Caddell of Empire, died at local infirmary yesterday after noon Death resulted from burns re- ceived while playing in front of an open grate at the residence last Sat urday. The body will be sent to Empire today by Johns.
 MarcelIus Green-Aged S5. died at the home of his brother. l.. B. Green, 4O16 Avenue B. yesterday. The body was sent to Adairsville, Ga. last night by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30

|, the hands of Professor Riggs. who had filled the chair of electrical engineering. had supervised sports and endeared him self through his sterling qualities to every student and graduate of the South Carolina polytechnical school. At once Clemson began forging to the front, and for nearly seventeen years. under the supervision of Dr. Riggs, the school has known sturdy development and pros perity.
 Dr. Thsch is now in Florida, under going treatment for hiss health, and taking a hard earned and much needed rest. It is said that he has taken the initiative in the matter, but the trus- tees have long held out against his resignation, hoping that his health would improve.
 Besides pr. Riggs, president of Glenn Fson, there are several other Alabamians who have been discussed for the Auburn presidency, should the post become va cant.
 Among the names mentioned are: Prof B. B. Ross, acting president of Auburn; Charles B. Glenn, assistant city super intendent of schools of Birmingham, and w F. Feagin, Montgomery county of education
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
CHICKASAW CITY IS
 LAUNCHED AT MOBILE
By Assse,at.s Pres.

Mobile, Ala, December 2s.-Marking the first finished product turned out by the Chickasaw Shiohuilding and Car com pany, the s6O0-ton steel steamer ChicKa saw City, was launched at Chickasaw to- day.
 Mrs. George Gordon Crawford. wife o the precedent of the Chickasaw, and Ten neSsee Coal and Iron companies, chris tened the ship, which is of all-Alabams steel It is 395 feet inches long, with a beam of B feet The company, which is 8 subsidiary of th United States Steel cor poration spent s1o,0oo.ooo on the erection of a model town and plant before kee was iaid for the first ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
Left Her Husband. Charge

Mrs G. A Kinnanon of Atlanta was arrested and placed in the city jail night by Sergeant Moorer on charge of running away from her husband c. A. Kinnarnon. of Atlanta, and two children. She is being held pending advice from the sheriff of Cartersville Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
The Weather
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 2s.-Forecast: Alabama and Mississippi-FairT Tues day and Wednesday: moderate tenn perature.
 Georgia--Fair and somewhat warmer Tuesday; Wednesday faiE.
 Tennessee-Fair Tuesday and Wed Desday; moderate temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
Local Data
Noted Physician Dead
, Associated Press

Oxford, England, December 9.-Sir Will liam Osler, noted physician, who has been ill for several weeks died here this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
Wolfe Wins Over Puryear

Cleveland, December 29.-Jack Wolfe of Cleveland won the newspaper deci- sion over Earl Puryear of Peoria, ILL, in lo-round boxing contest here to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
old People Who Are Feeble and Children Who Are Pale and Weak

would be greatly benefited by the General Strengthening Tonic Effect of GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the whole system. A Gen eral Strengthening Tonic for Adults and Children. 6Oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30

The hardships caused by the eonstan lyf increasing costs of living have led tf New South Wafes government to intro duce a unique scheme for the relief ( wage-earners with limited means. Tn board of trade will ascertain the cost ( living for man and wife and also tl maintenance of single child and eac additional child in the family. The liN ina wage so fixed will form the bas from which all wages will be calculated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
WEEK 0lD BABY TAD BUSTERS On Head, Face and Arms. Cuticwa Heals.

Baby was about week old when she brolre out with bfisuers that ap- pearcd on her head, face and arms. The skin was very red and she had no rest, but was very cross and irritable. Her hair all came out, leaving her head entirely bald.
 T decided to get free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. | bought more, and fused about four cakes of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Ointment when she was healed. tSigned) Mrs. May Raymer, R. F. D. 2, Box B. Paragould, Ark.
 Cuieara Soap. Ointment and Tal- cam usually prevent skin troubles. Soap 25e, ointnent 2s and soc. Talcum z5e- Sold throughout the world. For sample each free address: "Cutiesra IAb- os.toriss, Dept. H. Maiden. Mass."
 M~ Cuie~ra Soao ahAves withosksans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30

only One ~BROMO QUININE~ To set the genuine. call for full nam LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets Look for signature of E. w GROVE Cures a Cold in One Day. BOG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-30
$100, Worth of Airplane Equipment
 Destroyed By Fire
By Assseias.d rress

Douglas. Ariz.. December 28.- Fire. which started in the machine shot of flight A, Ninety-sixth aero squadron today. seriously burned two persons and destroyed equip Inent estimated to be worth $10O.- 900 All airplanes in proximity to the fire were saved. AirmeB were prevented from fighting the flames by the explosion of 650 aerial bombs. ms well as gasoline and oil containers
 Tickle Is the Beginning of throat cold or painful cough HAVE HEALING HONEY Stops the Tickle by Healing the Throat 35c pc bottle
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
COAL SUPPLY SHORT;
NO WAGE AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 UNITED
Press)-Coal operators and miners
seemed far from agreement here today
as the nation began to feel the fuel
shortage
As members Of the wage scale COM
mittees prepared TO go into executive
session on this, the sixth day OF their
conference, reports reached government
sources OF the closing Of plants in the
Middle West for lack Of fuel
The operators deny they have pre-
sented an ultimatum 10 the miners re-
fusing to consider wage scales until
the men return 10 work. But they ad-
nit = { the suggestion has been made
TO the miners chiefs that they may
hasten agreement by getting the men
back to work.
Meanwhile the nations supply OF coal
is running short. When the strike be-
gan November coal dealers had a
months supply. In addition much coal
just mined was in transit to dealers.
Most OF this. seized by the railroad ad-
now has been used. The
remainder is stored in cars on railroad
sidings.
Miners began the strike prepared TO
hold out at least 30 days.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
LEE WUNT ADMIT
MURDER CT LYONS
Detectives Search in Vain
for Slayer of Negro
Found in Marsh
NO FORMAL CHARGE
AGAINST SUSPECTS

Although no charges have been pre-
ferred against Samuel Lee. Negro, anC
Mrs. Bessie Lyons. Negress. Sergeant
OF Detectives Green today admitted thai
the evidence secured so far against the
pair, especially against Lee. was only
clrcumstantial. and he would be liable
TO answer a charge OF murder. Lee Is
now suspected OF numbering Robert
Lyons. husband OF the woman now in
custody, who Is said 10 have been on
friendly terms with Lee
The body OF Lyons was found In the
marshes. at the foot OF East Four
teenth street. on Tuesday morning. His
scalp was hacked as If by a razor. and
there was a bullet hole in his head.
Lyons had been missing from his home.
No. 1915 Heald street. since the night
Of October 30.
The detectives this morning took
Lee away in an autOmobue. Dut re-
turned within an hour with Lee 10 de-
tective headquarters, where he was
again quizzed
Sergeant OF Detectives Green. when
pressed by reporters, admitted that so
far Lee had not confessed.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
TO FILL In CUTTERS
ON DEPOT ROAD
Special 70 The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Nov. 20-ln order 10 elm
mate all dangers as far as possible in
the building OF the sidewalk on the east
side OF Depot Road south from Della
ware avenue. drains are to be placed in
the east side OF the road where the
deep gutter Is now located and the
gutter filled In. Il Is also understood
that In few days there Will be a con
ference between the town and college
authorities relative 10 eliminating the
dangerous ditch on the west side Of
Depot Road in front OF the residence OF
Or. Samuel c. Mitchell. president OF the
college which property is owned by the
college This ditch has been a menance
for years and has been the cause OF sew
eral accidents.
In building the sidewalk 10 Is neces-
sary TO move back some Of the shrub
berry and small trees. In doing this they
are being placed In the exact position
called for under the comprehensive
plans Of the new college campus. All
the properties on this side Of the road
between Delaware avenue and the WO-
mems College are owned by Delaware
College. in time when new buildings
are built TO take care of the college
growth and the present dwellings along
Depot Road are removed the shrubbery
and trees being removed Will be on the
west line Of the college campus.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
ZEE Confessed
THEFT, POLICE. Sly
Prisoner Tried TO Legally
Prevent His Removal
to Nashville
COURT REFUSED TO
IGNORE REQUISITION

Following the hearing yesterday OF
habeas corpus proceedings brought by
James Salisbury. attorney for Morris
Zee, who opposed his removal to Nash
vile, Tenn, on charges OF breaking and
entering and larceny. and after Judges
Boyce and Rice had refused TO ignore
the requisition papers in the case. Zee
according 70 local detectives. confessed.
Zee was taken back 10 Nashville early
today by j. T. Stout. a private detective
who had caused MS arrest.
While the case was being argued yes
terday. Sergeant OF Detectives Green
told Zee that II he was innocent he
should nght as he was doing. but II he
was guilty he (Zee) should tell the
truth. Zee said he did not know what
TO do.
After the court had decided aeainst
him, he is said TO have admitted rob
bng a garage IN Nashville, Tenn. al
though but a short time before he tes-
titled that he had never been in that
state.
II was intimnted that the case would
be settled. however. Zee agreeing to re-
turn and bear all expenses in the case
which II was said amounted to about
$500.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
OAK GBLVE SCHOOL
Fight in COURT
County Education Board
Takes Legal Steps TO Re-
cover District Property
OLD COMMISSIONERS
IGNORE NEW LAW

On application Of William S. Hilles
representing George L. Medill. Eugene
Shallcross and Warden r. Humphrey,
constituting the Board OF Education for
New Castle county. Judges Boyce and
Rice, In Superior Court this morning,
Issued a rule, returnable on next We'd
nesday morning, requiring Irwin J.
Hollingsworth. Lewis S. Cloud. Benonl
Marshall and Clinton S. Werkheiser,
late constituting the School Committee
or Commissioners OF School District
No. i3O, in New Castle county to show
cause why a writ OF peremptory
shan not issue against them
commanding them 20 pay over all
money and funds belonging to the
school district TO Charles II. Lipplncott,
county TREASURER. and TO turn over to
the petitioners all other property, es-
tate and effects OF the district.
School District No. 1870 comprises the
Oak Grove district, including Elsmere.
The old school commissioners. II is
said. refuse to turn over their effects
10 the new school commissioners. and
the mandamus proceedings were >instl-
tuted 10 endeavor TO compel them TO
DO so.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20

I police visited the homes OF thirty OF
the men. In nearly all homes radical
| literature was found.
One Of the principal exhibits IS a
pamphlet calling upon the workers TO
free all ]. W. VS.. in Jail" This pam
phlet bore the signature Of w. D. Hay
wood.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20. United Press). /.
Fifteen public school teachers have
been summoned TO appear tomorrow
before the Lusk legislative committee,
investigating Red" activities, TO ex-
plain their alleged association with the
communist party. Their names were
found on party membership cards
seized in recent raids on radical head
quarters.
When Sonia Ginsberg, a probationary
teacher. admitted membership In the
communist party and declared herself
dissatisfied with the existing form Of
government, she was summarily dis
missed by School Superintendent Ettin-
ger.
The school authorities hold that
membership in the revolutionary party
alone is sufficient grounds for dismissal.
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
Failure of Treaty LeaUcs Nation
Dry Until Adoption of Resolution
Declaring Mar With Germany at
End. President Prepares State
ment Telling People Chaos Con
fronts World
WILSON FEARS FOR SAFETY
OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20 UNITED
Press President Wilson will submit
the beaten peace treaty TO the next ses-
sion OF Congress starting In another
attempt 10 secure It's ratification.
The treaty Ia dead today. as far as
the Senate ls concerned. II went back
Into the hands OF Wilson. following
failure OF the ratification votes az lhe
spectacular ilnal session last night.
The Lodge resolution OF ratification
containing reservations was turned
down. az 10 81. The resolution OF un-
qualified ratification was whipped,
30 10 SO. The vote was:
For Ratification Without Reservations.
Republcans-McCumber IN. DD-i.
Democrats-Ashurst. (Arlz.l. Beck
ham (Ky.l, Chamberlain (Ore.l. Dial IS.
c. Fletcher (Fla.l, Gay tLa.), Gerry
m ~. Harris lGa.). Harrison lMiss.l.
Henderson New. Hitchcock (NebO,
Johnson IS, D.. Jones a. NJ. King
lUtah). Kirby Ark. Mcclellan tTenn).
Myers lMont.l, Nugent Idaho). over
man IN. cl. owen (Okla }. Phelan
(Call. Pitiman (Nev.l, Pomerene
tOhio). Ransdall (La), Robinson
Ark. Sheppard tTex)l, Simmons N
c.. Smith (Ariz.). Smith iNda. Smith
rs Cl. Stanley tKyl. Swanson lVa.)
Underwood lAlal. Walsh lMont.). WI.
Hams (Mlssl and Walcott tDel.1-37.
Against Ratification without Reserys,
lion.
Republlcans-Bsll lDel). BOrah
(Idahol. Brandegee tConn). Calder IN
~. Colt (R I). Cumm'ns Clowal,
Curtis fKans.l. Dillingham; tVtl, Edge
~ J). Elkins wv. vall. Fernsld fMe.).
Evening journal., 1919-11-20
NEW OWNER FOR
NOBIS PROPERTY
Phillips Realty Co. Takes
Over. Market St. Restau-
rant and Barber Shop
PRICE SAID TOBE
ABOUT 100000

Olin F. Phillips. treasurer and gen
eral manager OF the Olin f. Phillips
Realty Company. has purchased. in be-
half Of his company. the Frank p. Nobls
hotel and restaurant property. Nos. SOP
and S0i Market street, including the
Hotel Nob.s and the barber shop prop
erty adjoining. This was formerly the
AinscOw restaurant property. Definite
figures have not been made public. but
il is rumored that the deal. which in
cludes the good will and fixtures OF the
Hotel Nobis. involves about S200O00
Immediate possession will be given
Frank p Nobis will continue tenn
70 arily. TO operate the restaurant and
make his home in the property
Former Judge Daniel o Hastings
represented the Phillips Realty Com
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Evening journal., 1919-11-20

CONFERENCE
MEETSDEC. |
President Calls New Com
mission to Discuss Work
ers-Employers Problems
Group idea WILL
NOT Be FOLLOWED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 United
I Press President Wilson today dis
/ patched invitations to II men 10 cOnsti-
tute an industrial commission. The
/ formation Of this body has been under
his consideration for several weeks.
The new commission Will meet Iin
Washington. December 4.
Secretary Wilson will be included, II
was announced. Others invited wer O.
T. w. Gregory. former attorney-gen-
eral; George w. Wickersham. Oscar S.
Straus. Henry w. Robinson. Professor
Frank Tausslg, Samuel w. Mccall, Her
bert Hoover, Martin II. Glynn. Henry c.
stuart. Or. William O. Thompson, pres
ident OF Ohio State University; Richard
Hooker. George T. Slade. Julius Rosen-
wald o. D. Young. II. J. Waters and
Stanley King.
None Of these men was a member OF
the industrial conference which broke
up in Washington.
The invitations were sent through
Secretary Wilson 10 whom the Presi-
dent dispatched the following explsna-
tory communication:
MY dea- Mr.. Secretary-In accord
ance WITT the suggestion given me by
the pu6hc group OF the recent indus
trial conference, / am calling a new
body together 10 carry on this vitally
important work. and / trust you will
give me the pleasure OF naming you
as one OF It's members.
Guided by the experience Of the last
/ have thought II advisable
that in this new body there should be
no recognition OF distinctive groups.
all OF the new representatives
should have concern that our indus
tries may be conducted with such re-
gagd for justice and fair dealing that
will feel himself induced
to put forth his best efforts. that the
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