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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
STATE LIKELY TO BE REAL SAHARA
 BY NEXT SATURDAY

Montgomery, January 2.-(Specialo When the Weakley bone-dry prohibition bill comes up for final vote in the senate Thursday it will not meet with
 the strong opposition that came in the house before the representatives over whelmingly passed it, with minor amend ments The bill, sponsored by MT. Shaw of Colbert county, went from the house to the senate and this bill is on the cal
 endar for action Thursday.
 It is quite probable that Alabama Will be very dry next Saturday. When the
 pen of Governor Kilby makes the last
 stroke at the bottom of the house bill, after it's adoption by the senate, express offices will immediately cease delivering whisky
 The bill is effective the minute the name of Thomas E. Kilby is signed to 1t. Liquor in the express office will have the same status of mo liquor so far as the person ordering it is concerned. The provisions of the bill are the most drastic of any in the country, it is said. It is probable the antiamendists in the senate will vote their objection. But this objection will amount to but little, and the vote may be taken during the early afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
IRISH PARLIAMENT PROVIDED ONLY A
 BRIEF SENSATION
Murder of Policemen in Tip preary Beleived Beginn- ing of New Period of
 Terrorism
HN assnriatad prnss

Dublin, January 22.--The sfnn Fein Parliament provided only a one-day sensation. It's members held a brief meeting at the Mansion House this aft ernoon, but behind closed doors. Aft erwards Count Plunkett told reporters that a statement of the business trans acted would be furnished to the press later, thus following the precedent of the Paris conference.
 A group of 100 young men gathered outside during the secret session, but no excitement of any kind was shown The public was far more interested today in the murder of two policemen in Tipperary yesterday at the time the Parliament was meeting.
 This is taken to signify the beginning of a new period of terrorism. which veteran Irish politicians expect will include other assassinations and at tempts to destroy government build ings and public works.
 The extremists are exceedingly anX- ious to get explosives.
 Two policemen were guarding cart load of gelignite, which was being taken to a mine, when they were sur rounded by masked men.
 The policemen were shot dead and the explosives carried off.
 The immediate sequel was a procla- nation placing Tipperary under the crimes act, which means a regime much like the occupied German cities are 1IpderroiuO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
MEETINGS PROHIBITED

All meetings are prohibited and mo- body can pass in or out of the district without permits. None of the resi- dents may be outdoors after o'clock in the evening without permit No letters may pass in or out without censorship. Enough troops were quick ly sent into the district to enforce these regulations.
 The Clare district was recently pro- claimed under the crimes act, and the measure was enforced with apparent success
 Comments of the Irish newspapers on the Parliament" are to the effect that it was an empty beating of the air and that its special purpose was to at tract the attention of the world, par ticularly of the peace conference, to the Sim Feiners' case. In the opinion of the newspapers most of the Dublin people believe It the Sim Feiners ex- pected and desired the congress to be tary.
 The gist of the newspaper comment is that if Count Plunkett presents the Sim Fein's declaration of Irish inde- pendence, the peace conference will merely put it in the archives without discussion under the rules adopted permitting anyone to present petitions
 The Irish censorship prevented the appearance of the Sim Fein's declara- ton of independence in the Dublin newspapers.
 Without interference, the lord mayor O. Dublin, Laurence O'Neill, having ob- ta ned passports from the government, V Il proceed to Paris to tender to Pres ! mt Wilson the freedom of the city of DNblin, recently voted by the corpora ticn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
NO NEWS FROM IRISH

Paris. January 22.-Although no offlciai notice has been received that the com mittee named by the Irish Parliament in Duhlin yestedary, comprising Count Plunkett, Prof Edward De Valera ana Arthur Griffith. was coming to Paris to present the claims of ireland to seif-de- termination to the peace conference II already has been determined if the dele gation secures passports it's application for admission to the conference 10 rep resent Ireland as an independent na- tionality will be passed upon by the com mittee on credentials under the rules.
 This committee is the sole judge ihi- tially on all applications for admission to the conference, although possloiy an appeal might lie to the full conference in certain circumstances.
 Thus far the credentials committee mas held no meetings but as it is expected there will be a flood of applications rom minor nationalties or races, 1t IS the ln- tention of the committee to hold a meet ing shortly for the purpose of adopting a code of rules to be followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

The career of Joe Goss, one of the real InareIs of the prize ring, adds many interesting chapters to ring history of bygone days.
 Goss was born in Northampton, Eng land, on November 5, 1888. The tremend- ous strength which Goss developed early in life, coupled with the fact that he could take terrific punishment almost without flinching, really determined him upon a pugilistic career. Although only five feet eight inches tall and rarely and whipped some of the toughest and biggest men of his time.
 Goss' first battle was against Jack Rooke of Birmingham, on September 30, 1859, slambang contest with no quarter given-and none asked. The superb en- durance powers stood Goss in good stead and he won out in the 9th round, al though he came out of the contest bad y battered.
 It took Goss just 25 minutes to dis pose of Tom Price of Bilston, England,
 in his second ring encounter. The third battle ranks as one of the toughest and longest on record. It was against Bodger Crutchiey and endured for 120 rounds, which embrace nearly four hours of ter rifle milling. It occurred on July I. 1860 and when the 120th round had ended Crutchley was so badly whipped that he was unable 10 answer further calls Of
 time.
 About a year later Bill Ryall, then fla miliarly known as "Brettles Big un, and who had defeated several noted ring1nen in his own district, was given d match with Goss. They fought for a side bet Of $500, and the contest, staged September 24 1861, and which lasted near ly three hours, resulted in another vic tory for Goss.
 Several months later Brettle, who al- ways had claimed that Ryall had not been given a fair deal by the referee, asked for another bout. Goss obliged. Ryall and Goss met for the second time ] in February, 1862, for stake of SloO0 After they had fought for 36 rounds dhree hours and IS minutes) both were | in such condition that the referee decided | it was inhumane to permit them te continue. As neither man had scored an | advantage the referee called it a draw | In the fall of 1862 Goss whipped Posn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
TO REGULATE WIRELESS
 Rv ASsociafed press

Paris, January 2.-The principal reason for the interalled communications con- ference which will begin in Paris Satur- day, is the necessity for speedy dispo- stion of the enormous plants constructed by the entente and America for radio communications during the war and reg ulation of the use of these plants to SC cure equality of opportunity and safety of communications.
 The United States built great stations on French soil. which, under the terms of the agreement, must be sold to France.
 Owing to the great strength of the stations now in use and the even greater power of those under construction CT projected, it is possible for individuals possessing very small receiving outfits to gather messages or news matter from half way around the world. On the theory that such communications are now recognized as property, it is the purpose of the conference to find some means of protecting them from unau- thorzed exploitation.
 Capt William Bullard. head of the United States naval radio service and other American delegates are inclined to favor governmental control of all sta tions as the only solution of the problem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

dent here not only approves the project for league of nations, but desires and expects admission to the peace negotia- tions as far as the deliberations on this project are concerned, as well as on other problems in which Switzerland is particularly interested.
 The Swiss government, it is declared, believes the league should go beyond the procedure of inquiry to prevent war and that it's regulations should include the absolute prohibition of a resort to war; that it should provide for the com pusory reference of disputes to special arbitration tribunals or to a permanent international court
 Although international military pres sure may, it is recognized be necessary as a last resort to prevent disputants re- sorting to arms, Switzerland is repre- sented as unable to be a participant in any military measures, owing to con- sttutional provisions and her peaceful traditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Where Can 1 Find Relief From Itching, Terrifying Eczema?

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 Our chief medical adviser is an authority on blood and skin disorders. and he will take pleasure in giving you such advice as your individual case may need. absolutely without cost. Write today, describing your case to Medical Department, Swift Specific Co. ASA Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
pr JAMNN J. ConpETT

J. tthDEII
 Price of Birmingham in 66 rounds, for a side bet of $250.
 Goss then took on Jem Mace-and sui fered the first defeat of his career. The battle was fought along the Thames river on September 1, 1863. with Mace the winner after 19 rounds of fighting, which covered one hour and 5 minutes. Al though beaten by Mace, Goss was not disgraced, and when he sought another match with his conqueror, pugilistic opin
 ion in England forced Mace to accept the defi.
 The two men met again on May 24, 1868, for a side bet of 5000 and the champion ship of England. A big crowd turned out expecting to see a terrific struggle. ln- stead they saw a burlesque of a prize fight. The two men exchanged blows in Q rather friendly fashion for a trifle
 more than an hour without hard punch
 being landed by either, Neither made an effort to fight. After the round had
 lasted one hour and five minutes the
 two men shook hands and jumped out
 of the ring, whereupon the referee called the match a draw.
 Their third match resulted in N- round fight for side bet of $iO0 with Mace the victor on August G. 1866. Goss then fought Tom Allen for a purse of S20O0 The contest, which was put on in the BriStC. district, March D, lSof, was fought in three different rings. The fight CTS had hardly started battling in the first ring when police authorities of that section interefered. The men ceased bat ting and a wagon hurriedly carried the stakes and paraphernalia to the adJoln- ing district The battle was resumed there but had only gone few rounds
 when the police there made their appear ance. A third ring was stretched in the
 next community but once more the au- | thorities halted the bout which, in all,
 had lasted 35 rounds. The fighters ana | referee agreed that the contest shoulo | be called a draw and the stakes returned. | Goss made numerous efforts during the ] next five years to secure contests Tn England But none of the fighters there would give him a match. Goss had | about decided upon permanent retire
 ment from the ring when Jem Mace, just
 returned from a visit to America, said: 1 Zoe, there's a good field for you in the United States. Join me on my next l trip over there and I will see to 1t that
 you get enough matches to make money 1 for yourself"
 l "Ill go, responded Goss. | Another Goss story will appear to- morrOW.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
LED BY WILSON,
 SUPREME COUNCIL V MOVES TO ADMIT
 RUSS DELEGATES
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military advisers and members of the cabinet
 The purpose of the meetings in Paris is for the discussion of economic prob lems involved in the armistice and the peace negotiations; they will be at tended by Bernard Baruch, Herbert c. Hoover, Vance Mccormick and Edward N. Hurley, all of whom have been sum- moned to Paris by the President, and such other of his diplomatic, political, economical and military advisers as the President may designate to attend.
 Blockade, shipping, food relief for Europe and the provision of raw ma terials for the restoration of the de- vastated regions are among the prob lems which will come before the meet ings and the cabinet will probably also give attention to the Russian ques- tion.
 Plans for cooperation with the en- tente powers in the solution of eco- homie problems are also taking shape. The British government expects to des- ignate an economic representative to work with the American delegates on this aspect of the peace negotiations, Italy and France will probably follow suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
DEADLOCK ADMITTED B Y B o T H OWNERS
 AND DOCK WORKERS
By Associated Press

Buenos Aires, January 22.-Both the shipowners and members of the fedora ton of maritime workers tonight admit ted that they were deadlocked in the negotiations for q settlement of the har- bor strike which has paralyzed the ac- tvities of the port. The deadlock is over one point-insistence by the maritime workers of the right to maintain dele gate on all vessels to arbitrate disputes between captains and crews The ship owners assert that they will not renew their operations in Buenos Aires until this point is absolutely given up by the workers.
 The strikers say they are willing to compromise on the other matters ir dis pute, but that they will remain firm in their demand for delegates aboard all vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
HAL CHASE TO GO ON
 STAND NEXT WEEK
B. Associated Press

New York, January 22--John A. Heydler, president of the National league, announced today that he will hear the case against Harold Chase, first baseman of the Cincinnati team, on January 30, instead of tomorrow. upon the request of Chase's attorney,
 Chase was suspended indefinitely by Manager Mathewson of Cincinnati last August while the Reds were playing in New York. Mathewson made grave charges against Chase at the time add ing that he did not see how it would be possible for Chase again to play big league ball under the circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
COMMISSION BEST PLAN

'The best way to solve all problems of this kind would be not of a parlia- ment with majorities and minorities but the creation of some commission comprising representatives of the great nations, not diplomats, but influential members of each government, sitting at regular intervals.
 "The commission, which would not lay down any rigid rules. but rather would give the greatest publicity to it's work, would more likely on all prob lems reach by compromise or mutual agreement a decision which would pre- vent a clash in many, if not in all, in
 stances No treaties could be passed unless in conformity with the rules of
 the league.
 Peace would thus be rendered possi- ble and if mutual sacrifices were made an agreement would be reached with out having to throw all the forces of the united nations against one or two who wished to break the commonly arr rived at law.
 "The question of the admission of Ger many to the league will be discussed at length, but it is probable that no set clement will be reached until after the signing of the peace-a peace which prob ably would not have been broken in 1914 If league of nations had existed And a conference had taken place"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
SWISS WOULD ENTER LEAGUE
 By Associated Press

Paris, January 2.-The views and de- sires of the Swiss federal council which President Gustav Ador is in Paris to pre- sent to President Wilson. Premier Clemenceau and Lloyd George and other allied statesmen. include particularly a request for international compacts giv- ing Switzerland access to the sea by way of the Rhine. the Rhone and the Po Switzerland also desires to obtain the right of traffic over important rail- roads to the sea and to the eastern coun- tries of Europe
 The Swiss government, as its views are expressed in sources close to it's PreS-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
CINCINNATI TO TAKE
 SPRING TRAINING TRIP
By Associated Press .

Cincinnati, January 22.-President August Hermann of the Cincinnati Nationals, tonight said the club had decided to take a spring training trip and will go to some point in the south for two weeks work, probably Shreve- port or Little Rock
 President Herman said if he does not hear from Manager Christ:' Mathewson within the 10 days he will call a meeting of the Cincinnati club to take up the question of getting a new manager.
 The last heard from Mathewson, who is captain in the United States army, stationed in France, was a letter to his wife, dated November 25. In this note the Red leader said nothing about re- turning home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
ITALIANS CONFER
By Assoelatsd Pros

Paris, January 2.-The Italian delega- tion to the peace conference held a con- ference today with General Diaz, the Italian commander in chief. who arrived in Paris today to discussItal y's aspira- tions from a military and strategic point of view with special attention to the possession of what the Italians call the keys of the doors on land and sea"
 To realize this object. the Italian dele gates, it is said consider it indispen- sable that Italy possess the Brenner Pass and also the Dalmatian coast and Zara and Sebenico. Without this terri tory they say it is impossible for Italy to control the Adriatic as otherwise the coast line of central Italy would be at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Macon Wants Franchise
 in Southern League
By Associated Press

Macon, Ga, January 22.-Decsion to apply for a franchise in the Southern league was made at a mass meeting here tonight, and committee appoint ed to take the matter up immediately with the Southern league officials.
 The club would be known as com munity- owned team" and would have the financial support of about 400 per- sons.
 Macon was represented in the South ern prior to the organization of the South Atlantic league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
], EGRO SLAIN BY
 CROWD OF CITIZENS
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Camden, S. C., January 22.-After sEooting Robert Latta, veteran po- liceman, to death here this afternoon. Vowell Hudson, a negro, was slain by a crowd of citizens who stormed house in which the negro had barricaded him. self and armed with repeating shotgun, the same weapon used to kill the police man, was shooting at all who approached. The posse fired into the building with rifles until the negro was captured, mor- tally wounded. He died a short time afterwards in jail. The policeman was killed while attempting to arrest the negro for creating disturbance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Ryan Believed Arrested
By Associated Press

Gallioplis, Ohio January 22.-A man who the police believe is Capt. John T. Ryan, former officer in the Spanish American war, wanted in New York on an indictment charging violation of the espionage and neutrality laws of the United States in connection with the case against Jeremiah O'Leary now awaiting trial in New York for treason, was ar- rested here last night. The man taken in charge gave his name as Gerard Growth Leahy He denied that he was Ryan, and that he was the man wanted by the New York authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Jones Round Over

Eugene Jones' alias Pat Jones, ne :. gro, who was arrested few days ago on charge of burglary and grand iar- ceny, was given preliminar hearing in the municipal court before Judge H. B. Abenethy yesterday and allowed bond in the sum of $500 to await the action of the grand jury. It is alleged that he broke into the store of the American Dry Goods company and stole quantity of clothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Mexican girls about to made the Hercules put Adriana Dolores Eher, Studio Club New York city, have between their beloved with the Misses Eh nineteen Dolores seventeen outsider Imagine The modern picture They will visit all of principal cities in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Stevens Submits Statement By Associated Press

Washington, January 22.-I. N. Stew ems, formerly owner of the Pueblo, Col, Chieftain, today submitted to the Senate committee Investigating German propa- ganda, a sworn statement denying cate gorically the charges made before the committee last week by Alfred J. Smith, q former employe of the paper, that the Chieftain had entered into an agreement with Count Won Rernstorff to publish articles favorable to the German cause. MT. Stevens said he had read> carefully Smiths testimony and could not find in it la single assertion of the truth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
BRITISH VIEWS SUBMITTED
 Assnniated Rress

Paris, January 22.-(British Wire less rvice)-Lord Robert Cecil. who has in charge for Great Britain the task of aiding in the formation of a league of nations, said today that he had submitted to the peace conference the draft statement of the British views on the subject, which, in sits broad line, did not differ much from the ideas expressed by Gen. Jan c. Shuts, the South African leader.
 Tt is certain" said Lord Robert, that public opinion of the world is in favor of a decision that will not only make a world peace real, but ordain that international recognition of a league of nations is an essential part of modern civilization It is absolute ly impossible to proceed on the old ar engagement, everybody pulling for his own side without any regard for the others.
 'This, of course does not mean that the international body shall have any thing to do with internal affairs of the countries concerned, because all sorts of organizations already exist for this purpose, and these will grow in number after the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23

Paris. January 22.-W. F. Massey pre- mier of New Zealand, and Sir J. G. Ward, minister of finance of New Zea- land. arrived in Paris today They ex- pressed disappointment at the decision of the supreme council to give the county only enc delegate at the peace congress The New Zealand ministers renresent two different parties in New Zealand politics and both wish to De nresent at the conference. They said they would endeavor to have the representa- ion changed so that both could attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
This Question Is Ever on the
 Lip. of the Afflicted

Ecxema. Tetter, Erysipelas and other terrifying conditions of the skin are deep-seated blood diseases. and apph- cations of salves. lotions and washes can only afford temporary relief. with out reaching the real seat Of the trouble. But just because local treat ment has done you no good. there h no reason to despair. You simply have not sought the proper treatment that is within your reach.
 You have the experience of others who have suffered as you have to guide you to a prompt riddance of blood and akin diseases. No matter how tsrrify-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
Felsch to Join Chicago

Chicago. January 23.-Oscar Hap py', Felsh. outfielder, sent word here today from his home in Milwaukee that he had decided to return to the Chicago American league team this season. Felsch left the team without warning the middle of last, season and announced that he had retired from baseball