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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Woman Held for -Profiteering

BY Assoeiated Pfess
 New York, May 4.-Franzie A. de Silva. head of New York export house. the first woman to be arrested in the governments -profiteering campaign here, was taken into custody today charged with profiteering in sugar It was alleged she purchased more than $500 pounds of sugar at 24 cents a pound and immediately re- sold it at 27 cents. She was held in S1 O00 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
TO ADVANCE ON CAPITAL

Juarez. May 4.-With the virtually ! complete conquest of Chihuahua. the frext effort of the liberal constitutions alist party will be directed to an ad- vance upon Mexico City. according to a statement issued tonight by Gen J. c. Escobar commander in chief of the Juarez district, who yesterday joined the revolutionists' forces.
 we do not expect any bloodshed. at least. until We reach the capital of the republic. General Escobar said. We expect that on the way south Car ranza's soldiers will realize the futilit, of resisting our sweeping movement
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Negro Sentenced to Death

Savannah, Tenn, May 4.-Sentence of death by electrocution was passed this afternoon on Will Allen and life sentence in the penitentary was passed on George Allen. the two negroes be- ing convicted by the rial jury of the murder of Harry Allen, white mer- chant, at Hooper's Bend. six miles from here April 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Lodge to Be Temporary Chairman
 Ps, gated pres,

Washington May f.--Senator Lodge of Massachusetts is to be temporary chairman of the republican national convention al Chicago and will deliver the keynote speech. according to re- publican leaders in Congress who have conferred recently with Chairman Hays of the republican national com Dittpp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Deadlock Is Broken
By Associated Pres

Cleveland, O., May 4.--The deadlock between the scale committees of sub districts No. , and and officials of the Pittsburg Vein Operators Associa- ton was broken late today when both sides agreed upon an average wage in- crease of 27 per cent for the 16,000 Eastern Ohio coal miners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
CARRANZA GENERALS SAID TO Charge of Union
 HAVE FItES SENIED DENANDFOR Censorship Denied HIS RESiGNA TION BY MAY IS By Buffalo Paper
By Associated Pres,

Buffalo, N Y. May 4.-The charge that the Buffalo Evening News. after putting into type ls1 october cer- tain portions of Essoxslx aGarys tes- timony before lsSss,te steel in- yestigating, so .s'sion- was forced to cha2Sey,ro r pressure from the Intsysss lypographical Unions st .<N was vigorously denied .o 0f Edward H. Butler, owner paper The allegation was
 ade in Washington yesterday by E. J. McConne. general manager of the Buffalo Commercial, before the Senate committee investigating the newsprint situation
 This statement is wholly and abso- lutely untrue MT. Butler declared No such incident ever occurred, nor have 1 ever previously heard the ru- nor of such an incident The Typo graphical Union has never in the his tory of the News ntimated or ex- pressed wish that any news item be used or omitted, nor have they ever intimated or expressed a wish as to the method of treating or handling the same. These matters have NEVER been the subject of discussion be- tween the owners of the News and the members or representatives of the union''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
ADMINISTRATION INDoRsED

Dallas. Tex, May 4.-Complete un- official returns received here at mid night from county democratic con ventions in 15S of the 250 counties of Texas gave delegates elected to attend the state convention instructed to indorse the national administra- tion. an overwhelming lead over those reasesenting the party faction seek
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
THREE WOMEN DELEGATES

Louisville, May 4.-Eight delegates, including three women, to the demo- cratic national convention, each with half vote. were elected late tonight by the democratic state convention,
 "A contest which forced postponement of the election occurred when Col. Marion Taylor, Louisville. was recom- mended for selection as national com mitteeman instead of Johnson N. Cam den. Versailles.
 The eight delegates from the state at large included:
 United States Senators A. e. Stanley and J. c. w. Beekham; Congressman Albion w. Barkley and Ben Johnson, Desha Breckenridge, editor of the Lex ington Herald Miss Laura Clay. Lex ington: Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart Frankfort, and Mrs Nora Jayne. Fort Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Halls Waive Examination

Mobile, May I.--(Spee-al. .J-Osie and Jamsie Hall of Stockton. who were ar rested last week on the charge of pass ing counterfeit one-dollar coins, waived examination and were held under bonds of s25O each when arranged before United States Commissioner Jere Austn. Both defendants are under % years of age. Tidmore Taylor aged 2. brother-in-law of the Halls charged with making the 1oins v-ae beld undp,- a S5n0 bond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
MUST REAssUME BURDEN

The carriers must now reassume the burdens and risks of operation in a period of uncertain conditions affect ing business generally Mir. Willard said. The demands for additional ia cilities an extensions were never so pressing as now. The cost of new capi tai is more than per cent per annum, even to those railroad companies whose credit.is the best.
 Victory loan bonds are selling cur rently on basis of return in excess of 6 per cent. New industrial issues. With which railroad financing must compete. are offering returns from ' F to per cent. in addition to liberal commissions for their sale and distri- button, and underlying bonds of sub stantal railroads may be bought on a basis to yield ' per cent and in some cases in excess of 8 per cent
 Further, the European markets heretofore available for American rail- road issues. are now closed to us. and in fact are absorbing our surplus funds, and this applies not only to Europe. but to practically the whole world including Japan and the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Jay Nomination Confirmed

Washington, May 1.-The nomination of Peter A. Jay of Rhode Island to be Amer ican minister to Salvador was confirmed today by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Haggard, Trembling, With Eyes Staring,
 Watson Leads Officers To Victim s Craue

Deputy sheriffs turned a few shovelfuis
 of earth and revealed the body Watson, haggard, white-faced and with staring eyes, due to his physical ccn- dition. was unshaken until the body of his victim lay in view As he walked feebly from the ambulance to the place where he said the body was buried. he vas accompanied by scores of officers. public officials, newspaper men and pho- tosraphers. More than 100 curiosity seek CTS followed the party. Seventy-five ;:n- tomobiles carrying nearly 800 people, had made the trip across the desert f~om Fl Centro.
 Deputy sheriffs with shovels stepped forward and turned a few bits of earth, while cameras clicked and the crowd stood watching.
 BODY UNCOVERED Then one of the men dropped his shovel and bent forward. An instant lat~r the canvas shrowded form of the dead wom-
 an was taken from the small grave fn-o which it had been damned. distortN and s,lmost broken by the force which ha.
 zen applied to thrust it into the narrow Fave.
 Tfhe canvas was opened just enough to
 make sure that there was no mistake
 Then if was allowed to rest until cas-
 ket arrived and the prisoner, the body
 of his victim and their escort of nun
 dreds started again for Fl Centro. where
 al. inquest was ordered immediately
 Watson collapsed when tEe body was
 uncovered and had to be assisted to the
 ambulance. where he lay during the sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
SENA TIE BEGINS DEBA TIE TODAY ON KNOX'S PEACE RESOL UTTON; EXPECT VOTE WITHIN 2 WEEKS
Passage Considered Ger tainty, But Both Parties Expect President to Re turn Treaty of Versailles to Senate With His Veto Message
By Associated Press

| Washington, May 1.-The Senate will begin debate tomorrow on the Knox peace resolution with the general expectation of it's adoption and certain veto by the President,
 Republican leaders Nsupporting and democrats opposing the resolution intro duced by Senator Knox as a substitute for the House measure, said a vote prob ably would be reached within two weeks, or just before the contemplated recess for the conventions. There did not seem to be much doubt among members as to it's passage, but leaders of both parties said they anticipated that with his-veto mes sage, President Wilson probably would re- turn the treaty of Versailles to the Sem ate.
 Senator Knox will call up his resolution | tomorrow and deliver a prepared speech, after which, according to present plans, l it will lie over for a few days, unless sen ators desire to discuss it at odd times.
 NO FILIBUSTER PLANNED
 Senator Hitchcock. ranking minority member of the foreign relations commit tee, announced after a democratic confer ence today that no attempt would be made to delay acton of the measure by d l filibuster. The democrats of the commit tee conferred with Secretary Colby and | Senator Underwood, minority leader and
 it was said Mir. Colby agreed with the democratic plan of opposition to the Knox | resolution. Besides pointing out what ne regarded as it's constitutional objections. l Mr Colby is said to have stated 1t was likely to draw criticism from America $ associates in the war
 1 Senators said they gathered that Mir. Colby was not now informed as to the Presidents plan for future action regard l ing the treaty.
 NO CONFERENCE DECISION l The question of a conference of all democratic senator's on the peace resolu- tion also was discussed at today's meet ing but no decision was reached. 1 Republican leaders said it was their purpose to dispose of the pending dye ] tariff and other urgent legislative af- fairs before giving continuous considera- ton to the peace measure. Senator Lodge, the republican leader said however, sen ators could speak at any time they de- sired. There was a reported disposition among republicans to control diseusson, and give the democrats full sway. Demo l cratic leaders, on the other hand, said they were disposed to let the republicans have the floor for the present and de- velop the opposition toward the close of debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
Bankhead Portrait Presented

AssoeiafHd ~7fesh
 Montgomery, MaN "A handsome portrait of the late Sh or John Hollis Bankhead was placedN the Alabama department of archivA and history today. benA the gift oA members. of the deceased statesman's family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
ALL SECRECY REMOVED

When Gonzales disappeared from Mexico City government officials there are said to have professed ignorance as to his whereabouts, but all secrecy as to his movements was removed when lie joined Manuel Gonzales, command ing federal force near Los Reyes.
 This meeting was followed by the immediate utilization of the force as q revolting unit After cutting the railroads Gonzalez and his force are said 10 have moved towards the state of Puebla, where a strong force of rurales recently announced their sup port of the rebellion.
 Gonzales, who was the leading oppo- nent of Obregon for the presidency until Ambassador Bonillas entered a candidate, conferred with Obregon just aoefore Obregon fled from the capital, where he was being held as an impor- tant witness in a case brought against General Cejudo for sedition. Prior to that a conference had been held be- tween Obregon, Gonzales and Bonil las at which, it was announced, Bon iIlas had been urged by both Obre- eon and Gonzales to join them in with- drawing their three candidates in the interest of harmony. Bonillas refu sal was followed by the revolt in Sonora and the flight of Obregon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
By Associated Press

Washington, May 4.-Gen. Pablo Gonzales, long regarded by Carranza as his staunchest supporter, has joined hs the revolution, according to advices today through official channels. He was few miles east of the Mexican capital yesterday in command of two regiments of federal troops and had severed both railway lines extending to Vera Cruz.
 Another report received here through unofficial channels was tha the high military officers whom Car l5anza summoned in council few days Ago had supplemented their advice to him to resign, with an ultimatum fix ing May 15 as the limit for his tenure of office.
 The reported determination of the military group to force him out of office would go far, officials here be- lseve, to account for the failure that has been met by Carranza in getting under way any offensive campaign. To date the revolution has moved for ward without a battle and the report mentioning the ultimatum added that his military advisers were determined not to follow a course that would in- evitably involve the country in long struggle filled with danger of foreign of,t t,li rat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
ROADS PROPOSE HIGHER FREIGHT Would Not Change Passen- ger Rate In Raising Addi-
 tional S1,O17,0OO, O,OO0
By Associated Press

railroads will need an additional s1,- 01f O00,000 to bring taeir income to the Ter cent basis provided in the transportation act.
 1 Through the association of railway executives, the roads proposed to the | interestate commerce commission to-, day that this sum be realized through increased freight charges. leaving the passenger rates at the present level. The advances in freight rates pro- posed were: Eastern roads-309 per , cent to provide POT per cent larger revenue.
 Western roads-23.9 per cent to ed-. vance all revenues I, per cent.
 CASE FORMALLY OPENED Presentation of ths figures marked the formal opening of the railroad rate case. While detailed statements sub- mitted to the commission today cov- cred only the eastern lines. estimates of the needed increase of the western and southern groups accompanied the initial suggestions upon which the. commisSiion is to determine an entire new rate structure.
 The rate figures of the eastern lines. embracing IA systells. terminal and switching companies. were laid before lus commission DN Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio and chairman of the executives rate committee for the eastern territory, Similar statements. showing the re- cuirements of the western and south- ern carriers. will be supplied the com mission in a few days.
 The analyses of conditions. the re- lationship of operating expenses and revenues and the questions of re- no 11.ir1 tIt,., case and the representations of the eastern lines were said to ate the questions with whicn the Admission will deal in establishing the western and southern rates.
 BIG DROP IN INCOME
 Net income of all Of the country's railroads fell from $1.056.000, 900 in 1916 to s510, 900, 000 last year, the rail- roads claim, while their investment has increased more tran s2.000, 000, 900.
 These figures wer- given to serve as basis from which the commission could work in developing a scale of rates to meet the government guar. anty. |
 An estimated valuation of s20,616.- 000,000 was placed on the transporta- ton systems of the country by Mr Willard. While there has been an in crease in operating expenses of 99.1 per cent since 19I6 the roads basis of revenues for the same period has been increased only 36.37 per cent, the executives statement declared, and the operating expenses of the lines now are 99 per cent of the revenues as against 6S per cent in 1916.
 This year and next, the eastern lines alone face the renewal of nearly s250,- O00,000 in maturing obligations, MT. Willard said in discussing the prob lem of financing the roads. Some of these loans and bonds have been bear ing an interest rate as low as 3A per cent and MT. Willard declared that in taking care of this am iunt of obli- gations at the current rate of interest necessitated the most careful study of the revenue production question in or der that the roads credit be kept un- impaired.
 MUST REASSUME BURDEN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-05
BEARS OUT STORY

sequent stir of getting the body ready
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
Society News and Activities of City and Suburbs

Mrs Walter Puckett and children are spending the summer at Lake Chau- tauqua, N. Y.
 MT. M. J. Muliane is spending the summer at Ocean Springs Miss.
 Mrs. J. B. Dolsen of Palestine, Tex. Is visiting her daughter Mrs. c. B. Mcvay.
 Miss Belle Conner left Thursday for New York, where she will take a course at Columbia University.
 Miss Liilie Maddox is visiting Miss Marie Matthews at Columbia, s. c.
 Mrs. W. H. Kettig and Mrs. Orline A. Shipman, who spent the past few weeks in New York, returned home yester- day.
 Judge and Mrs. Dan Greene will leave today for Junaluska, N. C., where they will spend a few weeks.
 Miss Susie Greene will leave tomor- row for visit to friends in Mont gomery.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Fred Scheuing have named their little daughter Frances Carolyn.
 MT. and Mrs loo Yates win occupy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04

Mas Louise Puchett. who has been attending tho Pennsylvania state Col Iege house party, is pow In Pittsburg. wAsrs eAe is the gpest cf Miss Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04

MT. and Mrs Joe Yates win occupy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
CANTEEN WORK FRS TO SERVE LUNCHEON

Canteen workers have been requested by the committee to serve a luncheon to the Rainbow boys, immediately after the parade on July if, at Woodrow Will son Park.
 Mrs. A. W. Nelson is chairman of ar engagements and it is desired that all workers at the canteen during it's period or existence, will notify their captains or lieutenants and offer their services for this occasion. There are to be sand wiches, drinks, ice cream cones and cold watermelons sufficient for several thou sand of the soldier boys. Will the can teen workers notify their captains or lieutenants at once?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04

Mr. and Mrs. Henry wagstaff, IT,. are the guests of MT. and Mrs. George Blinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an urgent call meeting of the Cadmean Circle Wednesday morn ing at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs W. P. Redd.
 Members of the Qui Tive Club are notified to call at the library for their new year books
 The Catholic Woman's Club win give benefit celebration for the Blessed Sacrament" building fund on the church grounds tomorrow afternoon and evening from 1 to 10 o'clock.
 Mrs. Jack s. Best of Irvine. Ky~~wrH visit her parents, Dr. and Mrs J. H. Tim der. during the month of July.
 Miss Ruth McNeifl has as her gnests Miss Bragretza Popozrtch and Mfss Srvinka Iezrtch of Belgrade, Servia- Miss McNeill and her guests are spending the weekend at Camp Ruth, near Morris. nd will return to the city Tuesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
INTER PIRATES PICNIC

The Inter Frates' Club will give a picnic tomorrow at Turkey creek, to which number of their friends have been invited. The day will be spent in boating, fishing and dancing and at noon luncheon will be enjoyed, spread under the trees, and the day will be celebrated most befittingly in honor of the Glorious Fourth by this happy party of picnickers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
MIR. AND MRS. CLARK'S DINNER PARTY

MT. and Mrs Eugent J. Clark of Ocean Springs, Miss, were hosts at ! dinner at the Battle house, Mobile, in honor of Miss Helene Clark of Chicago and MT. and Mrs. William Jenkins. who were recently married in Louisville. and have gone to make Mobile their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04
MIR. AND MRS. CLARK HOSTS

MT. and Mrs. E. J. Clark were hosts at weekend party at their home in Ocean Springs. Miss. Those enjoying this hospitality were Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Jenkins of Louisville, MT. W. J. Mullane of the general aviation supply depot at Houston, Tex; Miss Helene Clark of Chicago and MT. M. J. Null lane of Birmingham. The guests en- joyed the wonderful bathing and fish ing that Biloxi bay affords.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04

Judge and Mrs. Dan Greene's apart ment at Terrace Court during their absence in North Carolina.
 pr. o. Fortner. who has been i'll for the past several weeks, is rapidly improving and is able to be out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-04

garet Carson. She will leave there soon to visit Miss Charlotte Smith at Oil City, Pa, later going to Lake Chau- tauqua. where she will remain until
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-11-02
ANNA CASE

Last Friday afternoon Anna Case
gave another concert in the city audi
forum. She had a good crowd and
in some ways she sang SO brilliantly
and with such touching appeal that
she left her audience gasping. After
the waltz song from Faust the build
ing fairly rocked with applause.
The program was wonderfully well
arranged and only an artist with I'M
limited repetoire can make a pro-
gram so complete and fascinating.
Curran's Dawn was easily the best
understood and liked aside from the
waltz song. "Depuis lie Jour" from
Louise" was the aria in which the
prima donna was at her height of ar
tistic success during the afternoon.
She did just what she pleased with this
immensely difficult monster melody
Her tones were luscious, her appeal
was not only that of the artist but of
the woman with unquestioned author
ity. Some tones she sustained so long
and kept them SO full and round that
one sat amazed at the power of the
little creature who did all that.
Miss Grigor at the piano deserves
unstinted praise for her fine shading
and beautiful tone work.
Anna Case did one thing at the end
of the program for which we like her
best and we will remember her most
affectionately because it was so like a
I, little girl and not like a big, distant
back after the last number on the pro-
gram she came out alone, sat at the
piano and played her own accompani-
ment to Annie Laurie and sang it in
simple, loving style just like she would
for home folks. 1t was a mighty sweet
touch of the woman who so gracefully
transformed herself from a famous
international celebrity to a little wo-
man good to look at and modestly
charming.
Miss Case says she has no fads nor
pets. She works hard and likes to
walk several miles every day. When 1
complimented her on the success she
made here, she said: You know sue
cess only comes from long. conscien-
tious and intelligent working for a
goal. We must understand first that
which we wish to make clear and
beautiful to Others"
She is a charming girl to talk to and
has a very highly cultured mind and
her place among the great singers of
the day goes uncontested. We who
heard her would like to have her come
back soon. DANIEL MULLER.