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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
PROTEST SENT BY
 88 HOUSE MEMBERS
Tell Lloyd George Irish Should Not Be Imprisoned
 Without Trial
By Associated Press

Washington. May IA cablegram, signed by eighty-eight members of the House, protesting against imprison- ment without arraignment or trial, of persons arrested in Ireland for po- litical offenses, was sent today to Premier Lloyd George and the BritisA Parliament The message said:
 with the profound conviction that further wars and acts of war should be avoided and believing that wholesale arrests without arraignment or tria, disturb the peace and tranquility of a people, are destructive of human rights, and are at variance with that prin- ciple of liberty which is embodied in the United States constitution in tho provision that no person shall be de prived of life. liberty or property with out due process of law the under signed members of Congress of the |United States of America protest gainst further Imprisonment without arraignment or trial of persons resi- dent in Ireland arrested for acts of a political nature; and we ask in the spirit of American freedom and love of justice, out of our friendliness to the people of England and Ireland and in the name of international peace. that thereafter. if arrests based upon acts of a political nature are made in Ireland by color of any form of authority, the right of trial shall without unreason- able delay be accorded to the accused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
AUTOMATIC MAIL INCREASE OPPOSED Final Action on Substitute Is Deferred By Postoffice
 Committee
By Associated Press

Washington, May 1.-The House postoffce committee today went on record as opposed to the automatic in creases in second class mail rates to become effective this year and in the next two years. Final action on a sub stitute measure was deferred. however by the committee
 As a substitute for the bill, intro duced by Representative Fess repub hcan, Ohio, at the request of the American Newspaper Publishers As- sociation, the committee adopted a mo- tion, offered by Representative Mad den, republican, Illinois, to fix flat charge of 1a cents pound on read ing matter, and from 15 cents to 5 E cents on advertising.
 explained that this action, taken by a vote of nine to six, killed the Fess bill
 Later the committee decided. eight to seven, that the Madden substitute would remain on the table as unfin- lshed business and subject to future action. MT. Madden said he expected to have final committee vote soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
By Associated Prsss

El Centro, cal II alt-r AndreY Watson. alleged bigamist-murde formally charged wath murder here lato today, when a coroner's jury. after an inquest over the body of Nina Lee De, ioney, which was recovered this morning from it's hidden burial spot in wester Imperial county, returned a verdict tha death was caused by blow on tn head by James Watson
 The latter name is said to be another by which the prisoner is known.
 Watson was the principal witness at the inquest He identified the body as tha of my wife. Mrs Deloney. He also told the jury he had r'llea her. and had buried the body in the lonely grave n mountain gu,ch thirty miles west c Fl Centro.
 As the hour approached for the officers to place Watson on the train for his return to Los Angeles tonight. mo gathered at the railroad station and threats of lynching became prevalent. Sheriff Applestill and the Los deputies spirited thesr prisoner to another station by automobile. conceaing the " destination.
 LED TO GRAVE
 The body 6f the woman was found by the searching party directed by Watson, her alleged slayer. at 1o:l0 clock today.
 Five miles north of Coyotes Well. Wat son halted the ambulance.
 There's the guich.'' he said
 Assisted by deputy sheriffs. WaENn walked to the spot near a small cliff. There's the ledge" he said, pointing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
WELFARE OF NATION
 SHOULD DETERMINE
 CHOICE SAYS M'ADOO
By Associated Press

New York, May IA letter from Will liam G. McAdoo asserting that while he was not interested in the political for tunes of any man, least of all himself. the welfare of the American people alons should determine the choice of the next President was made public today by John McMurray, secretary of the Metal Trades Council of Brooklyn.
 MT. McAdoo's letter was written in re- ply to communication from MT. McMur- ray enclosing resolution adopted re- gently by the council. iudorsing the for
 ner Secretary of the Treasury for Pres ident and expressing faith that if elected he would give a square deal to everyone and harmonize every element of the peo- pie into united body
 After thanking the council for it's in- dorsement, Mir. McAdoo asserted the next administration faced tasks demanding the highest order of statesmanship, the finest qualities of American patriotism and character; the nohest convictions Of Christian duty and q just regard for the rights of humanity at home and abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Jones Sorry He Failed
 In Attempt at Suicide

Mobile, May 4-(speciaL)--Tha he wanted to die and was sorry he had Tot ended his life when he fired a bnliet into his head, was the statement made to police officers by Peter Jones, aged @ years, who is recovering at the City Hospital from self-inflcted wounds fol- lowing his shooting of Mrs. Annonie Eos ter to death last Saturday afternoon. ac- cording to officers. Jones is under guard of officers night and day at the hospital and statements alleged to have been made to them by Jones have been placed in the hands of the solicitor. in which Jones states that lie shot the Eos ter woman and knew he was in serious trouble because of the act. Jones declared tfat he meant to end his own life when he laid down by the womans body nno fired a bnllet into his head State author ites are today arranging to set the pre- lininary hearing of the defendant. He has been pronounced out of danger by hospital authorities and will probably be moved to the city prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
DISARMAMENT TO BE
 SUBJECT OF COUNCIL
By Associated Pres.

Washington, May 4.-Necesslty of de- ciding whether disarmament proceed ings of the League of Nations are to be conducted by military men directly or by civilians with the military officials of each member nation as technical ad- visers will face the council of the league when it assemblies this month at Rome. Appointment of the permanent armament commission to advise the council, which Is to be taken up at Rome. must be pre- ceded in the view of league officials by announcement of policy on this point
 The council will also have before it at Rome the proposals of the league to abolish war, which played a part in the last British elections. This programme includes proposed amendments of the covenant of the Sue in order to secure immediate establishment of an interna- tonal police force under authority of the league and by expansion of Article VIII or otherwise after the creation of the international force, to require disarn- ament of all nations except for the pur- pose of maintaining internal order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Be st Ede entiGed As Man With Girl Just Before Death
By Associated Press

Pontiac. Mich, May 1.-Two wit nesses called by the prosecution in the trial of Anson West for the alleged murder of Miss Vera Schneider today identified Best as man they saw in the vicinity of the unoccupied house where the girls body was found April 2i Another identified him as the stranger with whom they had seen the girl a few hours before her death. Other witnesses. friends of Miss Schneider. were unable to identify the accused man as the girls companion
 In statement repudiating an al leeed confession, Best denied ha had ever been with the girl and explained his presence in the neghborhood where her body was found by saving he had taken the wrong street in returning from a theater to the home of his brother
 In his opening statement, Prose cutor Gillespie said he would show Best was returning from the river where he had washed his hands, fol- lowing the alleged crime, when an of ficer stopped him and questioned him regarding the girls death,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Gist Of the Nelus
GENER Al.

E.
 Senator Knox is choice of Penrose for President.
 WeakIey's expense in Senate race given at s7.S!S.O9.
 Bernsen's triple in eighth brings victory to BarOns.
 Numerous business houses fin Re- form are robbed.
 Substantial gains recorded on Wall street; rally follows early cotton de- c1ines.
 Iron companies increase their out put.
 Tennsssee valley ablaze with bridge building fever.
 Gun Club puts up S1. 900 for prizes. kiwnnians hold high jini<x at south ern Club, impersOnatins candidates. High hurdles mark will he in dan- ger at Saturdays meet.
 South America Is potential market for local metals.
 Horace ChisoIm. negro. is again sem fenced.
 B'Nai B'Rith in convention here. Plans perfected for Salvation Army campaign.
 Road advisory committee reports on its findings.
 O'NeaI and White fin joint debate. Alabama retailers organize. New house started every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
OFFICIALS FORESEE
 INACTIVE SUMMER No Further Farm Loans Till Supreme Court Passes on
 Validity of Act
By as.ocra,ed Pres.

Washington May 4.-Federal farm loan officials, in conference here, have found no way to avoid a summer of inactivity in loaning operations. The sessions, which were practically concluded to- night, brought convincing evidence, mem bers said that no further new business could be handled until the supreme court had passed on the validity of the farm loan act
 Despite the fact that the twelve land banks have borrowed approximately $l6- 00o000 from private banks to loan to far mers, more than $50, GOO 900 in applications for loans have accumulated.
 In going into the open market for funds the banks are losing F of 1 per cent in- terest, the government rate being 51a per cent and the private rate per cent
 To offset this loss, however, the net income of the twelve banks has averaged s240,0Oo monthly since the first of~the year
 The banks also have assets of $So GOO, 900 on which no liens have been placed Commissioner Londell said there was no reason for uneasiness as to the system s financial situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Post Demands Hearing
 By House Committee
By Associated Press

Washington. May 4.-Assistant Secre- tary of Labor Post wrote Chairman Campbell of the House rules commit tee today protesting against the closing Of it's investigation of his official con duct in alien deportation proceedings without giving him an opportunity to be heard.
 Mr Post charged that the House immi- grafton committee had withheld 'impor- tant and impartial testimony which is believed to be favorable to me in pre- senting a review of some cases in w.Ech decisions have been made by him. Fur ther he wrote that his official udg- ment, save for criminal violation of law, may be challenged. only by impeach- ment."
 Up to this time." he said, little or nothing of truly evidential nature has been produced before the rules commit tee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
FOREIGN CAPITAL INVITED

Naco Sonora, May 4.--Adolfo De La Huerta, governor of Sonora and conn mander in chief pro tempore of the revolutionary forces in Mexico. today extended an invitation to foreign capi- tai to enter Mexico if the revolution proves successful.
 Governor De La Huerta outlined the plans of the revolutionists, announced cabinet selections for the provisional government the revolutionists have set up and reviewed the revolution to date. He announced that an ultimate aim of the revolutionary party is to establish prohibition and stop gambling in Mex ico. Orders have been issued to stop the sale of liquor and gambling in all territory controlled by the revolution ists, he said.
 Mexico invites and enjoys the visits of foreigners he said. but we dot no. wish to make our country a place of 6issipation.''
 Governor De La Huerta arrived here today in a special train from Hermo- sl1o to confer with revolutionary lead- CTS who gathered here to discuss the situation. During the day selections for the cabinet of the provisional gov ernment were announced in part.
 Cen. Pasqual Ortez Rubio. governor of the state of Michoacan, will be in-
  cations, which will give him control ot the railroads. telegraph ana tele- rhone lines of the country controlled by the new government
 Gov. Enrique Estrada, constitutional governor of Zacatecas, will be invited to become minister of agriculture.
 The revolutionists contemplate ask irg Alberto Pani. Mexican minister to France under President Carranza, to he minister of industry and commerce. The appointment of Pani, however. would be subject to his acceptance of the revolutionary plans and ideals. Pani once held the portfolio, of indus try and commerce in the Mexican cab met
 Other cabinet members will be de- cided upon in few days by thA rovo- lutionary governors, it was said.
 Concerning prohibition. Governor De tIa Huerta said:
 we cannot expect prohibition in a day nor the end of gambling but it is an end toward which we are striving It will come in Mexico as it did in the United States. We have ordered liauo, selling and gambling stopped in all territory We control.
 "It will be most rigidly enforced along the international boundary be- cause of the danger of the traffic te the relations between our country and the United States at this most critic al time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Negro Is Found Guilty
 of Murder Second Time
By Assnniatah preas


 Helena, Ark May 4.-John Martin, ne- gro. was found guilty of first-degree murder for the second time in Phillips county circuit court here late today for his part in the racial uprising in the Elaine section last fall
 Martin was charged specifically with the murder of w. A. Adkins, special agent of the Missouri Pacific Railway, at Hoop Spur the night of September 5o, 1919, when a small sheriff's posse was fired on by negroes who were in a dark ened church. It was this shooting wne n precipitated the upria:ng Martin who was one of the six negroes under death sentence whose cases were remanded by the court, was again sentenced to be electrocuted.
 The case of Will Wordlow, another of the six negroes to be retried. was cA;etl immediately after disposal of thate of Martin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Trail of Stolen Bonds
 May Lead to Wall Street
Bv Associated Press

New York. May 4-The trail of the marketers of stolen securities in New Yorl's S5,oO000o bond theft plot may lead to a number of Wal street brokerage houses. it was amounted here today One broker. David w. Sullivan. already has marketing of such purloined property.
 Saul s. Myers. counsel for a surety company, which bonded many financial district messengers, who have absconded with securities instrusted to their care, sponsored the announcement that names of more Wall street brokers may be- come involved. He issued his statement following receipt of what he said was new evidence" pointing to cleveland as the hiding place of Nicholas Cohen. wanted in connection with the bond plos. Jules " ("Nicky'D Arnstein the allegef master mind" of the bond plot, may bs in Cleveland with Cohen. according to in- formation Myers said he had received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Ex-Kaiser Offers
 Horses, Carriages, Harness For Sale
Rv Associated Press

The Hague, May Horses, car riages and harness belonging to the former German Emperor, including a set of gold-mounted harness pre- sented to him by the Pope, are of fered for sale in a display advertise ment m tonight's Handelsblad, The advertisement is signed only with number but it is agreed to furnish photographs and further information. So far as the Associated Press is able to learn. no doubt exists that 1t Is Count Hohenzollern himself who is disposng of the goods. For some time past rumor at Amorengen has had it that the former Emaeror's financial condition has not been thriv- ing.
 Emphasis is laid on the historical value of the articles in the advertise ment. which declares that documents will be furnished to prove they are genuine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
French Strike Near End

Paris May 4.-Official circles to- night feel that the end of the strike is near. The railroad men have been given until Thursday to return .o duty after that time they will be dis charged. In the northern mine field which furnishes 27.000 out of the 40,- 900 tons of coal mined in France daily the men are continuing at work The lockers and seamen's strike. while moi a general one. is more complete than that of the miners and railway men but the hesitation of the men in other industries to join the movement it IS considered, is bound to have it's eff feet sooner or later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Population Figures
By Associates s-ss.

BY Ass0ctdteG ~ress Alliance. O., 21,603; increase 6,520. or f3.2 per cent.
 Elkhart. Ind. 24,277; increase 4.995, or 25.s per cent.
 Quitman, Ga. 1898; increase 47S. or 12.2 per cent.
 orange, N J.. ss.239; increase 3,e09, or 12.2 per cent.
 West orange, \. J. l5,57s; increase 4,593. or 4l.s per cent.
 Lasalle H.. I3.o50; increase L513, or l31 per cent.
 Gainesville, Ga, e,272 increase s47, or 59 per cent.
 Toccoa. Ga. 3.5s7; increase AT. or 14.3 per cent.
 Fort Wayne, Ind. ss.549; increase 22.616. or 35.i per cent.
 Morgantown. W. Va, i21l7; increase 2.9s7. or 32.t per cent,
 oenonta. NY, ll,sSS- --'--~s-~e 2eal. or = per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
POLISH FORCES ARE GRADUALLY CLOSING
 IN ON KIEV, REPORT
By Associated Press

Warsaw, May 4.-The Poles gradually are cIosinggin upon <iev. notwithstanding the resistance of the boIshevik infantry md arti1- lery. Reports received here today indicate that the Poles are from 8 to 45 Lilometers from Kiev at several places.
 It is asserted that the defenders of I<iev are demOraIized. but that forced to fight, as the rear guard. are shooting down all those reds who retreat without orders to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Coca-Cola Hearing May 17

Atlanta. May 4.-iIearing of the in- Junction suit brought by several bot ting companies against the Coca Cola Company of Delaware, was set today for May IT. Hearing of evidence be- fore commissioner was completed Monday and demurrers were filed to- day by the defendants to which the plaintiffs are expected to make an- swer In few days. The bottlers ln the injunction brought in superior court here seek to prevent eancella- tion of their contracts on the ground that they are perpetual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Warrants for Sugar Brokers
 Bv Associated Presx

Philadelphia, May 4.-Warrants were sworn out today by United States At torney McAvoy for the arrest of two New York sugar brokers. They are George H. and F$ank Finlay. of the firm of G. H. Finlay S Co, Inc, who are accused of profiteering in sales of sugar to Philadelphia firms They are said to have made more than S100. .000 profit. The warrants charge violation of the Lever act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Mrs. Field Married By Associated Press

Field, widow of Henry Marshall Field of Chicago. was married today to Ar thur Ronald Lambert Field Tree. The bride, who is a niece of Lady Astor, was given away by Viscount Astcr MT Tree is son of Lady Beatty. wife of Admiral Viscount Beatty, by a former marriage, and, therefore, q cousin by marriage of the bride. Mr. Field died in New York in 1917 fol5 lowing an operation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
General Pablo Gonzales, Re garded By Carranza as Staunchest Supporter Has Joined Revolution, Says Advices Reaching Wash ingtOn
By Associated Press

Fl PasO, Tex, May 4.-Ralph Greenlaw, son of Eben Francis GreenIaw, of Flagstaff, Ariz., who, with another son, was killed by Mexicans near EI Orc. 125 miles from Mexico City, Sunday, was murdered Monday at the same place. also by Mexicans, according to adyices received here tonight.
 The information was received to- night by Joe GreenIaw of Flag staff, third son of Eben Green law, in telegram from his sister in the Arizona town. Further de- tails were lacking. The American consulate here had received no ad- vices regarding the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
WOOD HAS LEAD IN INDIANA; JOHNSON
 WINS CAL|FO ORN|A
Eight Democratic Delegates, Including Three Women, Are Elected in
 Kentucky
Ry Associated Press

Indianapolis. May 4.--one thou san, seven hundred and thirteen precincts out of 3,3S7 precincts in Indiana for republican preSidcn- tial preference giye:
 Wood 4i.II1; Johnson, 36.I26; Lowden, I9,32I; Harding, t0,S23.
 san Francisco, May 4.--The group of delegates pledged to sup port Senator Hiram Johnson for the presidency at the republican national convention at Chicago led the Herbert Hoover group on the same ballot, on returns tonight from 762 complete precincts out of S,729 in the state. The vote showed Johnson group, 50.033; Hoover group, 34.95.
 Louisville, Ky. May 5.-Just be- fore the JcmocrsEc state conVen- ton adjourned at o'clock this morning, it voted to send the en- tire Kentucky defegation of twen- 1y-Nix persons to the democratic national conyention instructed for Governor Jnmes M. Cox. Ohio, for the democratic presidential nOmi- nation.
 Johnson \. Camden. Versailles. was elected democratic national committeeman from Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05

sequent stir of getting the body ready for transportation
 BEARS OUT STORY
 The position of the body bore out every portion of Watson's alleged state ments concerning his course after he had killed the woman. He had said he wrapped the nude body in canvass. put i, in an automobile at Santa Monica, ad- jacent to Los Angeles, and driven over the Coast highway. inland through San Diego county and then carried it in his arms to a spot he could not reach by au- tomobile. where he thrust i. into n small excavation. The discovered facts tailed with his story
 The prisoner was the center of attrac- tion at Fl Centro. Coyote Wells and here, the only points passed on the way to the body At El Centro thousands surged around the train and the restau- rant where Watson and his keepers had breakfast The man was nervous and asked the deputies whether there was danger of violence. but when he was fe- assured he talked indifferently on many topics.
 OBJECTS TO CAMERAS
 He objected seriously. however to tNe photographers. who tried to get snap sf ots and negatives of his every move Hc threw his arms before his face a< pleaded with his guards to stop the pho tographng. They declined to interfere.
 At the grace Watson made a speech
 tContinued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Says He Saved for Government
 By Associated Press

Washington, May l,--RepIying to charges that he had made expessiye profits on war contracts. Richard H. Long. head of the R. H, Long roin- pany. Framingham. Mass. shoe manufac- turers, testified today before House war Investigating committee that his company received less than per cent profit on contracts aggregating more than $23. o,0o0. Mir. Long, who appeared at his own request to answer previous testi- mcny before the committee. further de- clarsd that his company saved the gov- err ment s4.07l.G eco through lower bids for N>>se@r sn1 te,.tila sI,,,llliss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
TACKS IN SOUP BRING
 VERDICT FOR 1925, 900
By Associated Press

New York, May 1.-Two tacks, alleged to have been swallowed by Mortz D. Spitzer while drinking a bowl of soup in one of the Childs Company's restaurants, resulted in jury in supreme court today awarding him s25,Goo damages. The yer dict was for the full amount for which he sued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
NUMBER OF KILLED IN
 OKLAHOMA REACHES 59
By Associated Press

Muskogee, Okla. May 4-The number Of persons known to have been killed in the tornado which wiped out the village of Peggs, Okla, Sunday night. reached 59 late today, with the finding of 9 more bodies in the debris of the homes. according to revised casualty list re- ceived here. Rescue workers placed the number of injured at i50 several of whom they said would not survive.