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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
BRYAN HAS LONG
 TALK WITH B0RAH
Trying toFind Common Ground in Movement for Mainte-
 nance of World Peace
Ky Associated Pres.

Washington. December 22-William J. Bryan. who visited President-elect Hard- mg al Marion recently, held lengthy conference today with Senator Borah of idaho, leader among republican op- ponents of the League of Nations
 The purpose of Mir. Bryan's visit here. it was stated reliably, was to discuss pos- ibilites of securing an agreement or reaching some common ground in the movement toward concord for mainte- nance of world peace. From what could be learned of his conference with Senator Borah. it was said that the views of MT. Bryan and the Idaho senator both were unchanged. It was indicated that Sem ator Borah remained implacable toward any arrangement involving an interna- tional alliance
 Significance was given MT. Bryans call uFon Senator Borah. because of the for mer's very recent talk with Senator Hard ing. the former cabinet members ex- pressions. after his Marion visit of hope fulness for a solution Of the world peace problem Senator Borah also discussed the subject with Senator Harding for an hour during the latter's stop-oyer here early this month.
 Information obtained here from sem ators and others who have conferred with the President-elect is that Senator Harding has formulated in his mind only the broad, general outline of ef- fecting an arrangement for peace and has not yet come to a consideration of details of any plan. some who have visited the Presidents elect however. state that he apparently does not contemplate absolute discard of the treaty of Vr- sailles. but is considering incorporation of certain features at least. in developing his peace poios. Among the expedieuts said to be under consideration at Marion is adoption of new set of reservations removing all question of American ooliga- tion and expressing merely American ad- herenee to principles believed helpful to- ward preventing war.
 Establishment of a world court and de- yelopment of d new code of international law and procedure are other features or Senator Hardings thought, according to word brought here from the Marion com fer ences.
 Difficulties of establishing world court or substituting some such plan for the League of Nations, however, are be- ing discussed privately among senators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
FEDERAL RESERVE
 LOANS Z BILLIONS
 ONFA ARMERS' PAPER
Amount Rediscounted Gives No Indication of Amount Ad- vanced to Financial Pro-
 duCtion, Says Harding
By Associated Press

Washington, December 22.--Nearly 5000, oOO,Ooo worth of paper, based on production sales of farm products, has been rediscounted by federal reserve banks this year. Governor Harding of the federal reserve board, estimated in special report sent today to Chairman Gronna of the Senate agriculture com- mittee. The amount of such redis- counts in 1919 was estimated at S719,- 266.ooo, Mr. Harding estimated
 The figures Include districts. There was no report from the New York re- a very small amount of farmers paper rediscounted there. Figures from the other districts follow.
 Boston, 1919, s2,642.OO0; 1920. $i,979,- 000
 Philadelphia, 1a19 s2,97looo; 1920 s3, 5S0, 900
 Cleveland 1919, ss12,ooo, 1920, s1, ,753,- 000
 Richmond, 1919, slo2,oOoOoO; 1920. $325. GOO 000
 Atlanta, 1919. sa1.SooooO; 1920, s230 oG0, 0o0
 Chicago, 1919, s47,2sa,ooo 1920 s12s,- 408ooo. st. Louis, 1919, s22o.ooc,ooo; 1920 : s6s5. DOC. 900, Minneapolis, 1919, s75,ooo, oOO; 1920 s225. 100000 Kansas city 1919. sles,4Siooo; le2o s229 432.000. Dallas, 1919. s2s,9o7ooo; 1920, s44sl1.- O00
 San Francisco, 1919, s25, ,OoO.0oO 1920 sS9, 100000
 The special figures furnished by the federal reserve banks in accordance with your request" said Governor llardngs letter "are in all cases esti- mates, no exact figures of the total volume of loans for agricultural pur- poses being available at the federal re- serve banks.
 "It should he borne in mind also that the total amount of farmers notes Te- discounted by federal reserve banks gives no indication of the amounts ad vanced by the federal reserve banks to finance the production and sale of farm products, since large amounts advanced to membeR banks in other districts on commercial and industrial paper are used by these banks for loans to agri- tural interests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
MENNONITEs COMING
0,00O Preparing to Migrate From
 Canada to Mississippi, Reported
FBy Associated Press

Winnipeg. December PA Winni- peg newspaper today published story that more than 10000 Mennonites or the province of Manitoba are planning to migrate to southeastern Missis5ippi in the United States. where an agree . rnent las been made for the purchase of 1250OO acres of land. The Missis- sippi governor has promised every re- Iigious and educa tional freedom de- handed" it was stated
 Fl. A. Emerson of Yellow Pine. Ala heading an American syndicate aftef conference with II. NJ. klaussen, rep resentIng the Manitoba MennonlteS, said purchases were made al SIS an acre and extended an option on an ad~ titional 100000 acres until next March, the paper said. It added that 100000 acres of Mennonite holdings in the Swift Current district here have been disposed of to French anadian buyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Gist of he News
GENERAL,

 Italian soldier killed in first clash with D'AnnunxiO's forces. Nitrate plant Is given hard blow in UphiII fight
 Revenue agent would force insurance companies to remain. Americas bound by common ties, de- clnres PessON.
 Six states score 100 in fight against tick.
 Joe Lynch wins title from Herman. Stocks partially recover; cotton un- der A cents.
 Cyclone strikes in eastern Alabama. Girl of crushed by truck at Tusca- Ioosn. Trnipman killed in trestIe wreck near Parrish.
 Road amendment is attnck-d in friendly action.
 Six appeals for pardons arc favored.
 LOCAL Do not burden next years cotton market with f020's holdover. Continental Gin company to build great plant.
 seven-cent ear fare effective Janu- nry I.
 Bradley cited to show why eontrat t skcuid not he cancelled. Striker held for investigation. Posse hunting alleged slayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
JURORS DIVIDED
Half Urge Impeachment Action, Which
 Others Oppose

Wetumpka December 22,-The special grand jury ,organized here yesterday morning for the purpose of Investigating of complaints of Sheriff Strength late tonight submitted report to Circuit Judge B. K. McMorris in which half the number of jurors recommended iastitu- ton of impeachment proceedings against the official, while the others opposed such action.
 A recommendation signed by F such jurors being necessary to lodge impea ch- ments. the present investigation failed of it's effect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
ABANDON HOPE FOR LOST BALL00N|STS AIT Station Officers Believe They Are Dead in WiIds of
 the Adirondacks
By Assocrated Press

Rockaway N. r.. December 22.-For the first time since the disappearance of the naval balloon A-55as nine days ago, officers at the Rockaw naval air sta ton here expressed ttE opinion tonight that the three missing occupants of the missing craft are dead in the wilds of the Adirondacks. The same opinion pre- Nails at Mitchell field, Long Island among the army officers who have taken up the search for the ill-fated balloon.
 During the first few days of the crafts disappearance. officers at the Rockaway station were confident that the men had landed in the Adirondaeks, and as soon as they could work their way to tele. graph station the mystery of the craft would be solved. This hope held out. for the aeronauts has given way to the be- lief that they have frozen to death in some unfrequented section of the noun tainous area within radius of approxi- mateiy Q miles from Glens Falls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
SOLUTION NEARER
Harding's World Peace Plan Now
 Taking Concrete Form
Bx Assnciated rre.-

Marion, O., December 22,--Although many important decisions remain to ba made, it became known tonight that President-elect Hardings series of con ferences here have brought him much nearer the solution of the big problems of his administration
 world peace plan based on the united moral influence of the great powers is taking more or less concrete form in his mind as he gathers advice on the suh- ject from every viewpoint.
 Available material for the cabinet has been sorted painstakingly and although no appointments have been offered. the field of possibilities has been narrowed sharply. Definite announcement of se- lections for two or three of the moss Important portfolios may be made early in the new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
NORRIS HOME IN HOLT
Slain Soldier Enlisted When Company
 M Was. Reorganized

s Tuscaloosa. December 22.- Especially James Morris. 19-year-old soldier on guard duty, with Company NJ Tusca- loosa, Alabama national guard, shot and
 Killed from ambush near Jasper today, was native of Holt, q small town five miles from this city. His mother lives in Holt. His father is dead. The young man enlisted when the company was reorganized immediately following the war He had been on guard duty at the mines for about three months. The body probably will be buried at Holt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
SEVERAL N. & w. OFFICIALS WILL RETIRE DECEMBER 31
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, December 22.-Pursu ant to the company's pension regula- tions, l.. F. Johnson, chairman of the board of directors of the Norfolk and Western railroad; William G. MacDow ell, assistant to the president; T. $. De- want vice president in charge of traf- fife, and F. T. Burnett, general purchas- ing agent. will be retired effective De- cember si. 1t was officially announced here today.
 The positions which they held will be discontinued Effective January i. the Jurisdiction of A. c. Needles. vice presi- dent in charge of operation. will be ex- tended to the traffic department and his title changed to vice president Tn charge Of operation and traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
CYCLONE HITS OPP
Half Dozen Houses Demolished and
 Others UnrOOfed

Opp, December % Half dozen dwell ing houses were demolished, as many others were unroofed and two ginning plants destroyed with attendant dama ge to hundreds of tons of cotton seed during storm of cyclonic proportions here early this morning. with one person injured
 All wires out of town are down. and tremendous rain has fallen for several hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
.35,OOO AFFECTED
 BY CUT IN WAGES 22 1-2 Per Cent Reduction in Fall River Cotton Mill
 Wages Announced
Bx Associated Press

Fall River. .,,9ss.. December 2-A wage reduction of z2iz per cent for the 356o0 cotton mill operatives in this city was announced today after conference between the Fall River Cotton Manufac- turers association and the Textile -Coun- cil The reduction. which will become effective on January q in all of the 1Ol mills controlled by members of tho manufacturers association. brings this textile center into line with the reduced scale of wages in other cotton manu- facturing centors of New England
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
LOCAL COMPANY TABOO
State Insurance Commissioner Warns
 Against Reciprocal Exchange

Montgomery, December 22.-tSoe- cial.)-A. W. Briscoe state commission CT of insurance today issued warning to the people of Alabama about the op- erations of the American Reciprocal Fire Insurance exchange of Birming hGm. He said the exchange had never compiled with the laws of this ~tate. although it has just been discovered it has written policies and collected pr em- iums in the Birmingham district for two years. The commissioner also de- clared the exchange had made no effort to comply with the insurance laws up to this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
WOOLEN MILLS FOLLOW

Pittsflslu .dass-. .jeeen ter Z-.-An- nouncement was made today that 22ta per rent wage reduction would be in effect shortly in all Of the woolen and worsted mills in central and northern Berkshire county. Between 2.50o and 3 0oo persons are normally employed in the Ii mills. Several of the plants have been closed for some weeks and no date has been set for their rasruling onera tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Only l3-Day Supply
 Geld Storage Meat
 And Lard In U. s.
Rx Associnted Prcss

Chicago. December 22.--CoId stor- age stocks of meats and lard in the United States are down to : days supply, if all were available for immediate consumption, the ln- stitute of American Meat Packers announced today. This is the low est mark reached in several years. Nearly one third of the supply $ in the process of cure and, there fore, not available for immediate use. the institute added.
 During November the supply tle- creased 21.949,oo pounds and on December 1 the total of meats and lard in both cold storage plants and packing houses was 695.676,00o pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Noted Pianist Dead

Boston December 22.--Mrs. Annie N. Baldwin. a pianist who had been ass)- ciated with many musical celebrities, died today at her home here. She was a sister of the late Lillian Nordica. and was her accompanist on many concert tours in this country and abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Cup Presented Signalling Crew
 TRy Asa pYAaa

Boston. December Ex-Governor Cool idge today presented to the signalling crew of the destroyer Graham silver cup which he had offered to the de- strover of the United States navy show ing the greatest attainment in radio and visual signalling during the year. The Graham. which is now Al Norfolk. was declared~the winner by Capt. N E. Irwin of the battleship Oklahoma. who acted as judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Clara Smith Surrenders
Mermaid SIeuths to
 Lure Beach Masher
 From Serf to Jail
By Associated Press

Atlantic City, N. J., December 22. Two attractive mermaid sieuths next season will lure serf mashers from the billowy waves to the city jail. if the plans of Dr. Charles Bos- sert, chief beach surgeon, ma terialize.
 pr. Bossert said today the of ficial vamps' would both be clothed with authority to make arrests, and attired in nifty beach cos tunes. Four male assistants will be at their disposal If mashers ob- ject to arrest. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
PLANT TO REOPEN

Martibsburs. ". Va. l>ecemoer 22.-The Interwoven mills, employing l.60) per- sons, today announced a reduction in wages of 20 per cent. The plant. which was recently closed will reopen January g. The new scale will be approximately % per cent above the pre-war scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
SOLDIER SLAIN FROM AMBUSH
 AFTER HE HAD KILLED MINER
Marriage Fee Raised to Dignity
 of License of Dog
Rr Assncinted press

Chicago, December 22.-Because bridegrooms are so full of joy and hope they won't object, Robert M. Sweitzer, county clerk. proposed Q the finance committee today that the price of marriage licenses be raised to the same scale as dog licenses.
 A marriage permit costs s1.50, and dog license $3.
 T don't see why the fee for a marriage license should not he raised to the dignity of that for a dog license" Sweitzer said "A young man about to be married is so full of joy and hope that I am sure few, if any, would object"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Storm Strikes oTowns
By AssecIated Pres

Columbia. $. C., December 22.-At least two South Carolina towns were struck by tornado this afternoon. disnatches ta the State from Barnwell and I-aurens telling of the loss of one life at the fer
 mer and destruction of property at both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
Hetrick Is Arrested

Columbia. s. C.. December 22.--W F. Hetrick. charged with the embezzle- ment of s9e,900 from a cotton mill in Cobb county, Georgia, was arrested here today by an Atlanta 1etectiye.' 1t was sad he would be taken to Atlanta tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
WANTS STORY KNOWN

T want the whole world to know my story she told the correspondent of the Associated Press. but could not give out any connected interview tonight An l can say is that 1 want to get back as soon as l can
 later attempt to get statement de- veloped the information that Miss Smith Was ill and that d physician would be summoned
 It was learned she had been advised l,y Der attorneNs not to make statement for the present,
 w. P, Mclean. ,Tr. of Mclean Scotf and Mclean, Fort Worth attorneys and Charles A. Coakley, an attorney of Ard- rnlofe, said a speedy trial would be asked They said they were unable at present to say what the defense would be
 We are certain however, that Clara smith will he acquitted by d jury of her peers" Mir. Coakley said. We have no doubt that her innoncence of the crime of murder will be proved beyond doubt"
 The statement was made after a two- hour conference at the home of Miss Smiths parents, MT. and Mrs James l.. smith.
 After the conference, during which it Is understood details of the surrender were arranged. Sheriff Orndorff admitted press representatives who were informed hy Miss Smith that she was unable ta give out an interview
 Besides Sheriff Garrett Sheriff Seth E. Orndorff of Fl Paso: Charles Coakley, attorney of Arimore: W.8P. Mclean. Jr., attorney Of Fort Worth, Tex; Oscar Harper American vice consul here, and Zen F. Parsons, Miss smiths uncle. ac- companied her back to the American side
 llamon was shot in his hotel at Ard more sunday. November 2l. He walked to the hospital. where he said gun he had been cleaning was accidentally dis charged. He died November 26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
COMMUNICATION HAMPERED

O~'~NH~
 Communication with Jasper in very lnconvenient at this time because cf the recent destruction of the telephone exchange by fire. It was, therefore. difficult to obtain details of last nights tragedy. Military dispatches were, of course, quickly flashed through from Nauvoe to Jasper, and from Jas per to headquarters of General Steiner in Birmingham. These. however. cave ohiy the skeleton outline of the main facts.
 Walker county has been com,ara- lively free from acts of violence until very recently following the meeting of the union bodies here in Birmingha4n. when resolutions were adopted urging plcketlng and other means of intimida- ton to keep men from working in the mines.
 Inquiry developed the fact last night that Van Bittner, the international union representative who had been Gi- rectlng the strike in Birmingham. Lad left the TutwiIer and was at his home in Pittsburg. It was stated that ne lad gone home for the holidays. and would be back in Birmingham next Monday.
 In the meantime, it was unders Good that William l.. Harrison, the national board member of the miners union was the ranking officer in charge of the Alabama situation MT. Harrison was called at his home last nj ght about the shooting, and his only comment was:
 No. haven't heard thing about it."
 The view was expressed last
 night that the killing of private
 soldier from ambush while in the
 discharge of his duty would proba-
 biy do more than anything else
 that has happened during the
 strike to bring matters to n head.
 nnd to determine finally whether
 law defiance is to be stopped in
 spite of the recent union resoIu-
 lions urging picketing and intimi-
 dntion, both of which are contrary ~ 10 the Alabama statutes.
 So far, no announcement has been made of the resembling of these reso.u. ions which were adopted in Bir,ning- ham 10 days ago and were spread Broadcast through the mining field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
PASS TARIFF BILL
 OVER PROTESTSOF
 DEFIANT MINORITY
Rainey's Attack Increases in Intensity as Debate Pro- greSSeses-FinaI Vote on
 Measure Is 196 to 86
By Associated Press


 Washington, December 22.--Ovcr
 the protests of defiant minority,
 the House tonight adopted the Ford
 ney emergency tariff bill by n vote of I96 to S6. The vote taken
 at s;45 o'clock. after eight hours
 debate.
 Political lines were swept aside in the final vote, Al democrats and ore prohibitionisr combining with 154 re- publicans in supporting the measure, while 14 republicans lined up wish 72 democrats against the bill It was evident long before the vote was taken that supporters of the 'neas- tTe designed to protect some 20 odd farm products for a 10-months' period had the situation well in hand. But Representatives Raney, democrat of Illinois, leading the opposition, ops1ed a bitter attack, which increased in n- tensity as the debate wore on.
 DEMOCRATS JOIN MAJORITY Paragraph by paragraph he assaulted the measure, while the republicans with a loud roar of ''noes' sent his proposed amendments down in defeat A lew republicans supported him in his att tack, but score of his own par.y
 
 Iagainst a high tariff to join the ma iority.
 Opposition speakers charged that he measure would send the cost of living higher, and branded it as class lesisla- tion. Defenders, on the other pand, said it would save the agricultural IT, idustry
 Chairman lordney of the ways and means, which reported the measure in opening debate declared the bill vas not scientific and admitted it was hast fly drawn, but said it was the best that could be done at this time.
 Representative Garner. democrat Texas speaking in support of the bill. said he felt it was the only way in which Con- gress could extend the relief so urgent ly needed bv the far.ners
 SEES DISASTROUS EFFECT Representa- eve Madden, repJ0iIcan, IT, lnois, however assailed his colleagues for opening the way to a renewal of pro- hibitive living costs Pointing his fin ger at the majority leaders desk, he said: You men will make two lamb chops cost $l.20 again and you will make our suits of clothes cost 100 per cent more.
 Representative Garrett, democrat, Ten nessee. said he saw in this bill a de- termined effort 10 divide the democratic party, to make members of that party turn their backs on every principle of taxation for which the party has stood r it's whole history.
 q cannot believe the republican lead- CTS seriously hope to get this bill passed = he added "I am convinced it is fine piece of political strategy"
 In his attempts at amendment. Mr. Raney sought to show that the bil for the most part carried higher rates than the Payne-Aldrich tariff. He also warn of retaliatory tariffs and embargoes by other nations.
 In this connection al amendment by
 tContinued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
SOLDIERS DEATH
 LIKELY ID BRING
 MATTERS ID HEAD
Tuscaloosa Trooper Meets Death at Hands of ASSas- sins While in Discharge of
 Duty in Walker County

Private James Morris, Com pany M, Tuscaloosa, was shot from ambush and killed at Nauvoo in Walker county last night between z and 8 o'clock.
 A striking miner named North
 cut had been arrested n short time
 previously by Private Morris on
 combined picketing and intimida-
 tiOn charge. Northcut resisted nr-
 rest, and attempted to kill Morris,
 when the soldier shot and killed
 him.
 After killing Northcut, Morris called on Private Perdue also of Company M Tuscaloosa, to go for assistance in aan- ding the body, and in the meantime he isimself remained on guard. It was while in this position that some friends of Northcut approached from the rear of the soldier, ambushed him and killed him, making their escape
 Col Dallas B. Smith, with headquar- ters in Jasper, is in charge of the dis trict in which the tragedy occurred, and he at once dispatched strong ieia- forcements to Nauvoo, together with several of Austin's men who happened to be in Jasper.
 General Steiner himself upon hearing the full report from the field left Bir- mingham headquarters last night for Walker county to be on the ground and In intimate touch with the situation.
 NauVOo is apnroxiIna ralx, ,,,;1,r horsh Of Jasper, on the north Alabama division of the Southern railway. The mines at which the disturbance oc- cured are those of the Monroe War rior Coal company, which has offices in Birmingham