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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
TOO MUCH MACHINERY
By Associated Press

New York, November 5.-One of the problems facing American industry is the checking of the tendency to have the machine replace the man, Samuel Com pers. President of the American Fed eration of Labor. declared in an address ntre- tonight before the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers.
 The process already has been carried too far Mir. Gompers said, for in many places the man has become a human connecting-link, in the machine and mas tered by it instead of controlling the machine itself
 The result he said, Ifs that today mems work tends to- become mere toll, so it seems to me that the task that lies before us is to develop q definite kind of working environment which will be attractive and which will inspire rather than repulse the workman. The work itself must become central con- cern. This cannot be brought about un- less the man finds the opportunity for self expression in the days work and a chance to exercise his creative impulses.
 Tt Is the deadly monotony of re- petitive work that is at the root of most of our troubles and I therefore, in the name of the workers. urge upon you engineers to direct your energies to the solution of this problem Beware that the machines you create do not enslave the human race.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
MAY REORGANlZE
White to Call Conference Democra atic
 Committee Members
Ry Assoclated Press


 New York, November 5.-Reorganiza- ton of the democratic national commit- tee may take place in Washington early in December, when George White, chair man. expects to call conference of committee members, he announced here today.
 The situation is entirely different from eight and four years ago." Mr. White said. Like the republicans of those years, we can have the anvil chorus after March A.
 The chairman declined to comment on the suggestion yesterday of William Jen- mir gs Bryan that President Wilson re- sign.
 Chairman White had planned to leave here tonight on ten days hunting trip in Oklahoma He was unable to get away, however, but said he expected to leave tomorrow night.
 Discussing plans for the future. he ex- pressed the hope that arrangements can be made at the meeting in washing | Oh whereby, if hesremains as chairman of the national committee, some other ,,er- son can be appointed to handle affairs at the Washington headquarters
 T cannot remain at headquarters all the time" he explained. T have con siderable personal business to do and l am way behind"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
HELD ON CHARGE:
 0F KILLING WIFE
Third Arrest Made in Connec- ton With Shooting to Death
 of Mrs. Little

Greenville. November 5.--Abner Lit tie, prominent west Butler farmer, was arrested this afternoon and placed in the county Jail on 6 charge of murder ing his wife, who was shot to death late Thursday night as she was pre- pairing to retire.
 The arrest of Little was the third to follow in the case, and it was said. was based largely on circumstantial evil dence collected by Sheriff King Mur- phy, who stated tonight that a fourth arrest. probably a woman, would be made Saturday.
 Following the murder of Mrs. Little last night the sheriff visited the scsh e and later arrested a negro, win Smith. who was rushed out of the county to the Montgomery jail Early today d second negro, Luke Pressly, was arr rested, and, 1t Is reported is being held here. A carofui examination of, the wounds of Mrs. Little disclosed powder burns on her face and the theory was advanced that the shot was fired at very close range instead of from out side the home, as Little had previously stated was the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
JAILER, IN PRISON,
 DEFEATS JUDGE WHO
 PRONOUNCED SENTENCE
By Associated Press

Whitesburg, Ky. November 5.--- Probably the most unusual out- come of Tuesdays election in ken- lucky was the victory of Fess Whitaker. jailer of Whitesburg, over stephen Combs. Jr.. in the race for county judge. Whitaker having been sentenced to his own jail for term of six months by Judge Combs on the charge of attacking county officers. including the sher- If.
 After being placed in the jail of which he was the legal keeper, Whitaker escaped, was recaL LlureI and, again sentenced for jail break ing. Following one of the most ex- citing campaigns known to the mountains of Kentucky. Whitaker. though in jail, won over Judge Combs by more than 1000 major .ity Governor Morrow has three times refused to pardon Whitaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
VERY EXISTENCE OF
 WRANGEL |MPER|LED
Has Sent Urgent Appeal to A. lied Powers for Imme-
 diate Assistance
By Associated Press

Paris, November 5.-Further disuatches es confirming the extreme gravity of the position of Gen. Baron Wrangel, head of the anti-soviet force in South Russia have been received by the French foreign office. but are being withheld temporarily. With the capture by the bolsheyiki of Perekop and the surrounding territory, re- garded as the key to the isthmus, fears now are expressed in French official cir cles that GeneFal wrangels very ex,s- tence in the Crimea may be seriously en- dangered
 It is reliably reported that General Wrangel has sent an urgent appeal to France and the other allied powers, tell ing of the critical situation confronting him and requesting more aid. From. an authoritative source it was learned to- day that France feels it now is too latep to give him further assistance It was ex- piained that France had rendered him all the assistance in her power, and any fur her support would have to come from the other allied powers among whom. the French say, there seems to be no dispo- sition to act
 The confidence felt in French circles that General Wrangel would be able to retire and maintain his position in the Crimea now has given way to an ex- pression of hope that he will withstand the bolshevik onslaught
 Even though he established himself in the Crimea, the problem of feeding his army is a serious one, and probably will fall upon French. f5
 The resources of the Crimea are inade- qnate for his army. and the many thou sands of refugees who are following his forces.
 There Is some conflict in the reports on General Wrangel's operations. A Se- bastopCl dispatch, November i, said he admitted the loss of Perekop to the bol- sheviki, and from the same city Novem- Der 3, in reporting the occupation of Perekop by the bolsheviki. declares the town was mass of ruins Thursdays advices from Sebastopol, however, as- serted that General Wrangel was master of Perekop, giving the impression that he had recaptured the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
lBAMA, sATURDAY,,- NOVEMBER, 6, 1920
COX SAYS HE IS
 AS PROUD AS EVER
Would Not Retrace a Step Nor Yield a Single Jot in
 Principle p

Columbus, O., November 5.--Governor Cox. in his first statement since the election, tonight said that in spirit he was "as proud as when the fight started,,, and that he would not re- trace a step nor yield a single jot in principle.
 q Governor Cox's statement follows:
 For the first time in 10 years the republican party Is in complete con trol of the legislative ands executiv, branches of the national government. Therefore, policy as to statute and ad. ministration is with it. It's task Is no longer that of the critic, but the con structor. It is my hope and firm be- lief that the democracy of the nation will not attempt political sabotage The country has seen quite enough of that.
 we are in the midst of an emer- gency and the nations every resource should coordinate in behalf of tn, things that are helpful. So long as gov ernment exists the principles of Thomas Jefferson will be the center about which human hopes will gather. Talk of new party is absurd. One might as well discuss the destruction of hu- man emotions.
 ''As essential as it has been to the welfare of the country in the past the creed of democracy is more needed now than ever because recent events have made 1t distinctly the American party.
 Tn spirit I am as proud as when the fight started. I would not retrace a step nor yield a single jot in principle. It was privilege to make the contest for right in the face of overwhelming odds. There is distinct difference be- tween defeat and surrender. The flag of democracy still flies as the symbol of things more enduring than the pas sions and resentment that come with the aftermath of war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
STUDENTS QUIT U. OF M.
Object to Order to RenOunce Ale
 glance to Fraternities
Bx Associated Press

University of d d.ss.sslppI. November A. Following the passage of resolution by the board of trustees of the Univer- sity giving every student who is a mem Der of any fraternity until next Wednes- day night to renounce his allegiance to the fraternity. fifteen students today voluntarily withdrew from the University
 The action of the board of trustees was taken under the terms of law passed in 1912 by the Mississippi legis- iature forbidding any student at any university supported in whole or in part by state funds to- belong to any Greek letter society or kindred organization
 The law then enacted was introduced by Senator Lee M. Russell. who, as governor of the state, was ex-officio president of fhe board of. trustees which passed the resolution that has prompted the withdrawal of the fifteen students
 Students of the University recently burned the governor tn effisv az a pro- test against 2. resolution curtailing the number of dances gi. sn y tle ..ludrers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
WANT FAIR PRICE
Calder and Edge Warn Coal Indus ! try to Reform Itself
By Assoeiated Press

New York, November 5.--United states Senators Williams Calder and w. E. Edge, members Of the Senate com mttee on reconstruction. in a joint statement here today announced that unless the coal industry reforms it. self and cuts prices to a reasonable figure by December 6" they will in- troduce bilf for the most stringent regulation for every branch of the business.
 The senators declaxel they did not undertake to say thar this individual is a profiteer or this one is not. hut the coal industry as a whole stands self convicted of practicing gross extor- tion on the whole public of the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
Gist Of the Neus
GENERAL.

France, Britain and Isoly sign agree neat on Turkey.
 Public service com m issien completes reorganization Astute observers see G. 0. F. disecrd in next four yenrA
 British trade pelicy is fair te all declares Geddes. Dempsey siEns te meet Csrpeatfer fer ehanpioaship. COnnieting nsevemeut among New Yerk leaders; eottop sinnse@.
 LOCAL
 Italian team ;~ declared wi0ner vs AEe-H~rald cup.
 Engineers of s;tty visit ,nduxtrial plants during the day.
 DIue book contracts to he cancelled by mfners In ten days.
 Rebate system ef lecsi nercAants now In effect. Arrnistiee day pians under wsy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
NEGRO IS LYNCHED
Charged With Attempting to Murder
 White Farmer
Bv Aseocfated Prese

Tylertown, Miss, November 5.--Ben Jacobs. negro. was said to have at- ten1pted to murder Ollie Dillons white farmer living nine miles north of this place. was today captured by a mob and lynched
 The body of the negro was found this afternoon near Walkers Bridge, sus- pended from the limb of tree and riddled with bullets.
 Jacobs is . brother of Harry Jacobs, who is charged with criminally as- saulting a white woman at the same place last saturday night, and who has since been taken to another county for safe-keeping. Both negroes were ten- ants oh uillon's fsfu,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
Inquest Is Ordered Ely Associaeed Press
Macon

macon, Ga., November 5.---Judge Mathews of the Bibb county superior court tonight ordered Coroner SchiIling of Houston county to hold an inquest to determine the cause of the death of Fred D. Shephard, wealthy beach grower, on June l Of this year. The court authorized the coroner to dis inter the body and to hold post -mor. tenn examination and take such other action in the premises as may be law full and proper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
GAIN FOR PROGRESS
Plunge Toward Reaction Only Teni-
 porary, Says Gompers
By Associateu Press

Washington, November 5.--Samuei Goni- pers, president of the American Federa- ton of Labor, declared today in his first statement on the outcome of Tuesday s elections, that every forward looking man end woman must feel some deep re- gret because of the great plunge towards reactioE.''
 But democracy will right itself at the proper time" sand Mir. Gompers, and meanwhile the actual tabulation of re- suits in Congress. tse law-making body shows definite and specified gain for all that makes for pt osress and responds to the needs of our time"
 MT. Gompers asserted that every man in the House wno SC record of service was perfect has been reelected, and added that the new Congress would show aa Increased number Of men who hold union cards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
HALEYvILLE SHOT UP
 IN ELECTION JUBILEE

HaieyviI1e. November S-Shot. were fired irto two drug stores. two banks and several other busi- meas hOuses here and practically every street light In town was ahst ont last night during . celehrn tion Sf the repubiicas victory h Tues- days election.
 Bulietr flew thick and fast. many windows being smashed by the hall of aisaiies. and estixens barricaded themselves in their homes for several hours while the aenonstrstion lasted.
 The authorities are eenauetinx as investigatisn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
TO SJJPPORr HARDING

New York. November b.--Sanuel Com pers. on arriving in New York rom Washington late today, added the follow ing to the statement he made this morn ing at tie capital:
 Senator Harding has been elected Pres ident of the United States He will be just as much my President as that of any other citizen of cur country. In any way that the Afnerican latcr movement, including myself, can be of service to him. of course 1t win be our duty and pleas ure" ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
STEVENS FUNERAL HELD
Every Wheel on c. & o. Railway Idle
 for One Minute
Bv Aa.nclafeui Pre.e

RichmOnd, Va, November 5.-WIth railroad heads from various sections of the country and number of lead- iLg Richm ond citizens acting as pafl- bearers. funeral services for George w. Stevenson. president of the Chesapeake (; Ohio Railway system. were con ducted In Holy Trinity Episcopal church here this morninf the rector, the Rev. Dr. J. J. Gravatt officiating. Every wheel on the Chesapeake and Ohio system stopped one minute at the time for the funeral as a mark of re- spect for it's President. The burial was in Hollywood ce emetery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
TURK MUNITIONS SHIP
 SUNK BY THE FRENCH
By Associated Prsss

CenstantinepIe, Nevenber 4- The steaner zeAshe. flying the red flag and fretehted with amnusi- tion fer the Turikish nationalists In Trebisona. was sunk In the Black sea. off Batun, by Preach de. strOyeE n 10 eacIeek Wednesday night. according to advices received here to1ay.
 The zenabe went down after . tresaeD1eus explasion eeeprred on beard. Twenty-two mexsbers ef her eReW wafe taIken Dsaneaes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
Holland to Reduce Army
By AssocIated Press

The Hague. November 5.-Reduction of Hollands army by nearly one-half was proposed by the Dutch government tcl the Parliament today, and it is be- l.tyed to be certain that the legis,a- tive branch win adopt the proposal. The proposition was made by Gen. W. F. Pop, the acting minister of war, iE recommendations to the Parliament regarding the military, calling among other things for the reduction of the standing army from 460000 to 2sO. 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
Feedral Troops Withdrawn Nv AssOe.intssd RFoss

Williamson w. va November 5.-- The battalion of Federal soldiers who have been on duty in the Mingo county coal fields since the strike of miners was called almost three months ago has ben withdrawn. Twenty-Five troop CTS of the West Virginia constabulary arrived here this morning to take the places of the soldiers. An additional Is expected within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
(. of C. Employees Dismissed
 By Aaaoci1lted Presae

Macon. Ga, November 5.--One hun dred and twenty five employees of tho Central of Georgia railway shops here were given q five-day notice of dis n'ssal today. There were 1.200 men employed in the shops. II was stated that the management had ordered a curtailment Of 10 per cent in operation expenses in all departments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
Willys-O Overland Plant Closes
 

Toledo, O.. November 5.--Announce- ment was made here today that the Willys- Overland automobile plant, nor mally employing around 15.000 workers, will be shutdown tomorrow for inven- tory, and will remain closed for an in- definite period
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
TAKEN TO MONTGOMERY

Monts tsoinery, No.emOeI D. ,v.l. smith negro was rushed to Montgomery county Jail Tor safekeeping last night after he was arrested by Butler county officials on suspicion of having shot to death Mrs A. B. Little, twelve miles from Green vile, early last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
CARRY DOZEN PRECINCTS

JAckson. Mfss.. November 5.--OfficiaI returns from Tuesdays election indi-. cate that the republican party carried iucre than dozen precincts in Missis- sippl a majority of them for the first time In history. The republican popu- lar vote will reach 15.0o0 or more than three times the strength shown by the party in this state since elreconstruction days.
 The socialist ticket carried several precincts in south Mississippi. chiefly in Jones county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
WILL ASK RECOUNT

Newark. O.. November 5.--lAs official returns received from the Seventeenth ! district make big change in the fig ures e they now stand. Congressman w A Ashbrook. democrat, probably
 tcsntznuea = Pags rus)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
HULL SEEMS DEFEATED

Nashville, Tenn, November 5.-Further returns compiled by the Nashville Ten nesses, today appeared to point to the defeat tf~ -ngressman Cordell Hull of the Fourth d.- t by majority of ap- proximately 1000. s> -e Hulls manager feat. declaring that full returns will show him winner. w. F. ClOuse, the re- publican candidate. estimates his ma iority at from 1000 to 1.5O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-06
POLL EQUAL NUMBER

McAlester, Okla, November 5.--One cf the oddities of Tuesdays election developed in Pittsburg when the off, cial count showed that Senator Hard. ing and Governor Cox had each polled an equal number of vote. 5.10o:
 Harding carried the state by more than 10000 and J. w. Harreld, repub- lscan candidate for senator, has been elected over his democratic opponent, Scott Ferriss by more than 25,0O0, ac- ccrding tosTeturns from approximately 2600 of the 2645 precincts in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-23
New England Coal
 Prospects Brighter
Railroad Executives and Coal Operators Agree Upon Pri- ority Shipments.

New. York, July 22.-New England will be given a priority in coal shipments ac- cording to an greement reach heretoday at a conference between railroad execu- tiyes, coal operators, and James J Stor- row, former New England fuel admins trator Colonel D. B. Wentse president of the National Coal Association, and Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, will submit the agreement to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington either tomorrow or Sat urday. At the Ame time the commits sion will be asked to issue an order granting priority to New England on virtually the same terms as were em- bodied j. it's order of Tuesday giving pri- ority D the northwest
 The plan has been worked out in de- tail. it was said. but it will not become effective until the interstate commerce comn>fion isues the necessary order.
 Chief efforts of the railroads to relieve the New England situation, it was ex- plained, will be towards providing sui ficent cars to carry coal from the mines to water shipping points like Newport News, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Enough ships are available for coal cargoes, it was said, thus conf1ining the problem to transporting coal to tide water only.
 The railroads have agreed to supply the mines with necessar cars, it was stated, and the operators have assured MT Storrow that these cars Will be load ed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-23
CONTROVERSY OF COUNSEL IN
 PETTIBONE MURDER CASE

Manchester, Vt, July 22.-The trial of Byron NJ. Pettibone, charged with the murder of his wife, developed this af- ternoon into controversy between op- posing counsel over the question of the admissibility as evidence of confessions which are alleged by the state to have been made by Pettibone. The jury was excused during the arguments which had not been completed when court adjourned and will be continued tomorrow
 There was no session of the court this morning.
 The prosecution presented two confes- sions which it was claimed were made by Pettibone, one to Attorney General Frank C. Archibald and the other to County Attorney Collins M Graves It maintained that the confessions were not made under duress or promise of lenien- cy.
 After Attorney Joseph c. Jones for the defense had tried in vain to have Attor- ney Graves admit that the third degree methods were used against Pettibone, At torney General Archibald requested Graves to repeat the instructions given a detective agency which was instrumental in obtaining one of the alleged confes- sions. T told them to treat him kindly and to make no threats or promises of any kind" Graves testified.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-23
ABSOLUTE TO HAVE NEW
 TOPMAST AND NEW. TOPsAIL

Sandy Hook, N. J., July 22.-Shamrock ", challenger for the Americas cup, will enter tomorrows race against Resolute, American defender with a new topmast and a new topsail, the regatta committee of the New York Yacht Club, announced tonight. After Shamrocl1's skipper had notified the committee of this change, he requested a measurement of her sail area but the official nleasurer was un- able to reach the Li2ton crafts moorin . in time to do the work tonight.
 The committee announced, however, that tomorrows S race would be run on the basis Of a time allowance of six minutes and forty seconds for Resolute, subject to any change that may result from a re- measurement of Shamrock's topsail. This was the original allowance but it was la ter increased to seven minutes and one second lwhen Shamrock put in and used a larger club topsail. Shamrock's can vas will be re-measured after the race to- morrow and if the contest is at all close the winner may not he known until sew eral hours after the yachts have crossed the finish line.
 The new topmast of the challenger was reported to be much stronger than the old one, which showed signs of weak ness, according to yacht club officials.
 It was reported here tonight that in the event that Shamrock won the Amer ica's cup either tomorrow or Saturday that the New York Yacht club would place challenge in the hands of the rep reseatative of the Royal Ulster Club for a race next year and that the, Americans would challenge with 116-foot schoon- CT. W. L. Gardiner, the designer, is said to have been commissioned to draw plans for the schooner if the America cup is lost to Sir Thomas LiptoRs
 Ina iaI f for he Sandy Hook race course tomorrow was announced by the weather bureau in New York late tonight as follows:
 Partly cloudy possibly somewhat un- settled, with gentle winds, mostly south erly''