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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
BAUER ISSUES STATEMENT
 By Associated Press

London, February 5.-The foreign affairs committee of the national as- sembly will meet Saturday with the rarty leaders to decide whether to convene. the assembly, says wireless message from Berlin. This action is in connection with the complications arising out of the extradition proceed irgs.
 Chancellor Bauer. in statement to the press today, said:
 'Germany finds herself in a critical position similar to that when con fronted with the question whether she would sign the peace treaty or not. Then, as now, the governme ent tried to reject the so-called clauses of honor.
 "A majority of the assembly voted in favor of signing the treaty on June 22, 1919. presuming that the clauses would not become effective. Their eff forts were unsuccessful and, under pressure of the threatened occupation of Germany. they resolved to accept the treaty in it's entirety.
 There was no lack of a sense of na- tional honor. It was known that France longed for an opportunity for her troops to enter Germany for the purpose of separating the north and athe south. It was an act Of self-pres- 'ervation that we did not hesitate to sign.
 Meanwhile we left no stone un- turned to procure a satisfactory selu- tion of the question relating to the handing over of the persons demanded, and we have done our utmost to con- vinee the entente that we are expected to do what no government, though animated by the best good will, could comply with. In asdiscussion with the representatives of the entente our standpoint was fully appreciated by r1arr f c official representatives, but not by the official representatives of France
 We tried to get the list and the charges against those named before the ratification of the peace treaty, so that we ourselves might take proceed ings against them. Our request was refused and our attempt to establish state court was frustrated.
 Our standpoint was explained in the note of January 25, and we again em- phasize it. But we shall strictly avoid any provocation
 'sFor this reason the government re- grets that Baron von Lersner refused to forward the entente note In any such action the interests of the whole nation must. be decisive, and not the honor of sifigle individual
 The German note of January 25 begged the allies to renounce execution of Article 22S of the peace treaty, re- curing the surrender of persons ac- oused of acts in violation of the laws and customs of war.
 The note affirmed that tfte execution of Article FPS would infa1libly cause political and economic troubles, which would have a serious effect on the production of the nation.
 The German government proposed that the trial of such persons be held in Germany with the participation of the allied representatives,
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standpoint expressed by the German note delivered at Paris January 25 and since published is in all circumstances to be maintained.
 "At the signing of the peace treaty the imperial government left no doubt that compliance with the demand for extradition was impossible. This con- viction. which it shares with an over khelming majority of the German people without distinction as to party. will guide it in any further measures and negotiations which may become necessary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
STILL IN. BLIZZARD GRIP

Providence. R. T., February 5- Rhode Island tonight remained in the grin of the most severe blizzard in the twenty-five years history of the Provi- dence office of the United States weather bureau. The snowfall up to s o'clock this evening officially was 14s inches while in drifts it reached heights of from six to ten feet.
 The Rhode Island general assembly for the first time in years was forced to cancel today's session. the trans portation t,e-rn ,9alfi~~ ii i,,Snossihia tc get a quorum together. All superior court sessions were cancelled at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
TIDES CAUSE DAMAGE

; Atlantic City. February 5.--Driven by a gale which has continued for two days. high tides swept the southern New Jersey coast today causing heavy damage between this city and the Della ware capes. The wind tonight was still high but had shifted to the northwest and unless there is another change no further damage is expected.
 At Longport about 250 feet of the new sea wall was partly wrecked and several houses were battered down by the breakers.
 The greater portion of the ventnor City. Longport and Margate City board walks were washed away while sec ton of the boardwalk in this city be- tween Vermont and Rhode Island avenues was wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
STOLEN AUTOMOBILE
 PROPERTY OF MRS. LEE

According to police records, the stolen automobile which was left standing near the home of Charles F. Wood. 2601 Madison avenue, Thursday morning by two alleged automobile thieves, who were fired upon by Mir. Wood while they were in the act of stealing gasoline from his car, is the, property of Mrs l.. w. Lee of 1017 Fiist avenue.
 Sergeant of Motorcycle Scouts Crump stated last night that no trace of the thieves had been found so far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
DEATHS

srrs. Elizabeth A. Bentiey-Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bent ley. age s5, who died at the family residence in Oak Grove yesterday morning. were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon, fol- lowed by interment in the Union Hill cemetery.
  for Mrs. J. D. Monroe, who died at the family residence, 1916 Cotton avenue, West End. Tuesday, were held yesterday morning. lnterment in Forest Hill
 E. Urban-Funeral services for F. ur- ban of Grand Haven, Mich. who was killed in an 1smobile accident here Sunday night. were conducted from Shaw's chapel yesterday afternoon. Interment in Elmwood
 John Appleilcrry-The body of John Appleberry, age 27. who died in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday, was received by the Woodsn Undertaking Com pany last night. Funeral services will be announced later. Mir. Apple berry is survived by his widow, one child, his father. three brothers and seven sisters.
 s. F.. McConneIl-Funeral services for s. F. Council, pioneer citizen of Bir- mingham and one of the oldest loco motive engineers in this city. who died Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. E. NJ. Franks, 1fS North Seventy-third street, were held at the residence yesterday morning at II o'clock. followed by interment at II o'clock in Forest Hill cemetery. The Masonic order offici- ated at the funeral services and many friends of the family were in attendance The casket was dec- orated with numerous floral tributes and many expressions of sympathy were rendered the family. MT. Me- Connell is survived by his daughter, Mrs Franks; two sons, Anderson and Dunnick Mcconnell. and one sister, Mrs N c. Palmer of Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
GERMAN CHARGE IS
 ORDERED TO ACCEPT
 DEMANDS OF ALLIES
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by Serbia and Rumania, and General Count Sixt von Arnim by England. The U-boat commander, Deplaperriere. is de- manded by Italy. as are also Captain Val entiner and Rooert Moraht, who operated il the Mediterranean.
 Both France and Belgium demand Field Marshal von Hindenburg, but only the former wants General Ludendorff, former first quartermaster general of the Ger nan army, and Dr. von Bethman-H -Holl- veg. former imperial chancellor. Ad- miral von Tir1itz is on both the Belgian and English liBts.
 The mangled spelling of numerous names indicates that number of men well known in finance and industry also are on the list. These names could not be verified tonight, although the erro- neous transmission permits of the con- clusion ahat Dr. Karl Helfferich, former minister of finance. and Max Warburg, the banker, are among those wanted, in addition to other prominent civilians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
DEMOCRATS WILL ,. CONFER TOMORROW
 ON LEAGUE ISSUE
iGrey's Letter Has Put New Phase on Treaty Fight
 in the Senate
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

washington, February 5.-(special)- Prior to the resumption on the floor of sAe Senate of the fight for the Versailles treaty and the League of Nations the democrats will meet in conference Sat Erday.
 Unlike the conference called some weeks hgo by Senator Hitchcock, acting leader, al1 democrats favoring the League of Nations in some form will be invited. rT7nls Senator Smith of Georgia, who was Ignored by Hitchcock, will attend. as will Senator Gore. The only democrat who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
Military Attaches Assemble
By As9oUlsled Fred

Rome, Wednesday. February 4-Ameri- can military attaches accredited to sev- enteen European countries assembled her. today under the ehairmanship of Brig Gen. Evan NJ. Johnson, attaehe of the American embassy at Rome, to discus: the best methods for harnonizing theii work, in order to avoid Implications ana to make their reports as useful as pos slble. The work is expected to continue throughout next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
SHIPPING HELD UP

Newport News, Vae February 5.-AH shipping has been held in the harbor since Monday on account of the heavy storm which has been raging along this part of the coast. Three vessels will attempt to put to sea tomorrow and ar ranged with pilots tonight to take them out of the capes, in the morning.
 The White Star liner Atienis, with 300 New Zealand soldiers aboard. which was due to leave for Wellington Tuesday night, is among the vessels tied up in port on account of the storm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
TACK KsoNyuL,E HARD HIT

Jacksonville, Fla, February 5.--Jack- sonvile and the surrounding section to- day enjoyed half day of sunshine after 2 continuous rain for the past ten days, which caused considerable damage to rowing crops and hard-surfaced roads. Dnval county's damage to public high ways has been estimated at $10,000 while In St Johns county the damage was much greater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

Berlin, February 5-A statement issued by the government concerning the demand for the extradition of the war culprits, says;
 ''The imperial government at today's s session dealt with the situation created by the extradition note and list and the refusal of Baron von Lernser to ac- cept the document.
 The deliberations. which took place on the basis of the list, which had un- officially become known, resulted in full and unanimous agreement that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
HIGH GALES CONTINUE

Wildwood, N. J., F'ebruaTy o--HIgH tides today tossed about thirty boats of the Anglesea fishing fleet far inland, and it is feared all will be pounded to pieces by the waves. One already has been wrecked. Gales continued to sweep this section of the coast tonight.
 wildwood is cut off from the mainland by rail- Two or three small houses near the beach were wrecked by the tide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
x50 00A DAMAGE

Wilmington, N. c. February 5.-Hign tides and heavy winds, resulting from the storm which has been raging along the coast here, has caused damage esti- mated at s50OOo to Wrightsvlle Beach, the summer resort here. Six cottages were practically demolished. It was de- cided today to build jetties and breakwater at the beach to protect it in the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast
sy A.saolatsd Prs..

By NssoollTeu FFeNl Washington, February 5.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Probably fair Friday and Saturday. Georgia: Partly cloudy Friday and Saturday. not much change in tempera- ture.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and prob perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06

A wind that reached a velocity of seventy-two miles an hour at some points along the coast buried the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford, the Boston and Albany and the Boston and Maine railroads, causing abandonment of train sched- ules. The New Haven road was hit hardest but communication was main tained with New York.
 Boston tonight was virtually cut off from it's suburbs, although the street railway companies had worked hard all day to keep the tracks clear.
 Virtually all shipping which had been warned of the storm yesterday. had put in to the nearest New Eng land ports before the blizzard reached it's height The Fall River line. oper- ating between New York and Boston. suspended service for the night.
 Maine reported the heaviest storm of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
PROHIBITION AND NAVAL ROW UP AT
 DEMOCRAT DINNER
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none of the present American building programmes would be delayed or aban- doned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m., February 5, 1920:
 Highest temperature .... A Lowest temperature ..... 39 Mean temperature ........... 42 Normal temperature ...... 47 Excess in temperature since Jan
 uary ..............,... 30 Rainfall ................... None Total rainfall since January L.. 667 Excess in rainfall since January 1 4s Relative humidity, a. m. ....... se
 12 noon ................... TT
 D. m. .............,.... SS Dry thermometer, ' a. m. ....... 3s
 12 noon .....,............. 4l
 D. m. .........-.... 40 Wet thermometer, a. m. ....... 40
 12 noon sS
 p. m. ............... 37
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-06
WORST IN YEARS

Boston, February Skew England was battling tonight with the worst blizzard in years. More thaR foot of snow had fallen since early informing, and weather bureau officials announced mo relief in sight by morning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
Biz Screen Productions Are Booked For the Week.
"SW|NC PARTNERS AT LOCKWOOD PARK 0Id-Fashioned Square Dance at Mountain View Inn
 Cabaret

the inn as the fiddler plies his bow, and judging by the interest that has been manifest in the dance, the rustic clubhouse will be crowded.
 Aside from this, however. another gay night will be afforded the amusement seekers, for an elaborate Halloween mask ball has been scheduled for Sat urday night This will be preceded by a big barbecue and dance In the after
 Days of yesteryear will be re-enacted at Mountain View Inn tomorrow night when an old-fasfioned square dance, at tended by a fiddler and everything else that smacks of colonial pomp, will be given The cry of the caller, Ladies to the right and gents to the left and Swing your partners" will resound noon but i'll the evening the main pro gramme will be given, Prizes will be awarded the best masked couples ana the awarding of an automobile by tue Birmingham Infirmary Nurses Aluulnae Association also will be made. The Hal lowe,en festivities are being given un- der the auspices of the alumnae asso- citation and a large crowd is expected
 IF addition to the square dance pro gramme tomorrow night and the Hallo- we'en programme Saturday, delightful has been planned for to- day and tonight. Orchestral music anu song numbers will go with chicken din- ners.
 Ia commenting on the square dance ana why he was staging it, Hush w. Fin. manager of Edgewood park, ex- plained that he had received scores or requests to prepare such programme .And if this doesn't excel any country sh-eakdown' one ever attended I'll eat mv hat" Hugh added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24

I've welcome this production be- cause we are convinced that all pa- irons will be satisfied that no produc- on heretofore offered has had a greater theme. more gripping story. has hsen better photographed and li- rected or has had a more carefully rkosen cast of screen artists, includ- tng Lon Chaney. Ethel Grey Terry, Charles Clary, Wilson Hummel, Claire Adams, Kenneth Harlan and other play ers of note" said Manager Arrowood.
 N''The Pana1ty'' comes to Birmingham keralded by critics everywhere as posi- lively this seasons biggest absolute Thunderbolt. The story is popular one and said by many to be Gouver- pleur Morris best and is presented in a very impressive manner
 In '-The Panalty" Gouverneur Morris Has created one of the most amazing characters in American fiction m ,Blizzard," the master of the under " orld of San Francisco, Blizzard" Is biortrayed by Lon Chaney, and it is said one of the wonders of moving pic sere acting Is found in his work. One ri,arvels at his intolerance and he reg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
THE PEN ALTY
 yNLA CAs<

isters the emotions sincerely and ef- fectively, and this marvellous charac- terization is sure to be greeted as one of the finest pieces of acting ever done Before the camera.
 How the blunder of young doctor nearly wrecked his life when he was a boy so embittered Blizzard" that his life became cunning campaign of hate and destruction of society is the graphic theme of "The Penalty.' Blizzard" broods always over that
 moment. when he hears the older sur
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geon accuse. the young assistant of noedlessly wrecking the boys life
 Years later, Barbara, the daughter of pr. Ferris, seeks fame as scuip- bition is to model the statue of satan. Blizzard applies fer the job of model and becomes an inmate of her studio Meanwhile, his own hsuse is con stantly watched by the police, whose detectives are among his servants.
 There are extraordinary gifts at the command of Blizzard, who IS really a wonderful musician. He cam
 not work the Ieoals of his piano.
 Rose Hanks does that for him. She
 is a police spy and discovers the fa- nous underground tunnel and the se> cret assageway through Blizzard 3 fireplace But she falls victim to Blizzards fascination and becomes almost powerless to interfere in the criminal plans of Blizzard and his henchmen. He also laid cunning plan to entrap Barbara Ferris, daugh, ter of Dr. Ferris. who is now great surgeon and whom Blizzard knows as the man who wrecked his life.
 By a fake telephone message scli- ing pr. Ferris that Barbara is at his house, he gets Wilmot Cher suitor) there and throws him through trap door into the cellar. Then he ,um : mons Dr. Ferris and makes the a1naz- ing proposal that the eminent sur- tress Blizzard, meanwhile, has won great power over the criminals of tho Pacific coast and with insane energy, plots the footing of tho city. Deep in his brain is also ar idea that has long possessed him--to wreak ven- geance on pr. Ferris.
 E, The beautiful Barbara's great ann
 geon amputate Wilmot's legs ,nd graft them onto him (Blizzard). The keen surgeon sees that Blizzard Is mad, but pretends to accede to his request He puts him under ether, but instead operates for pressure on the brain. caused by the same acci- dent in his boyhood. Blizzard awlkens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24
The Penalty With Lou
 Clancy In Great Role Feature Al AIcazar

urging that every and in Birmingham Gou Morris 'The Penalty, which will be shown week only the Acazar beginning tomorrow the management
 wishes personally guarantee them that in their opinion this the most momentous production shown Birmingham this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-24

cuts short Blizzard's chances to live right life, and he pays the penalty of his mad career
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an entirely different softened, nightmare
 Tate In shap of existence appearing only bad by aeempliees
The evening world., 1920-05-27
STRIKE ON B. R. 7.
DEFERRED FOR DAY
ON MAYORS PLEA
Hylan Seeks Conference Be-
tween Union Men and
Receiver Garrison.

The threatened strike Of the power
house and substation employees OF
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company,
called for I o'clock this afternoon,
has been deferred for twenty-four
hours at the request OF Mayor Hylan
in order to give him time to get in
touch with Llndley NJ. Garrison, Fed
eral receiver of the b. r. T., and W.
S. Minden, Vice President and GEN
eral Manager of the company, to ar
range u conference with the men.
This action was taken late this az
ternoon, when committee OF the
men, composed OF j. w. ODonneII,
international representative OF tho
union, p. L. Reeves, +. l.. Smith,
Paul McNally and e. A. Reynolds
called upon the Mayor at the suggc1-
tion Of Peter j. Brady, Supervisor "
City Records.
After listening TO the men tie
Mayor sent to Minden and Garrison
identical letters urging them to ar
range the conference the men de-
mand. No reply uad been recet-ed
from either Mr.. Garrison or Mr.. Mn
den.
On May 8, according to the state
ment made to the Mayor, the union
ized powerhouse and substation EN-
ployees sent a letter TO Mr.. Garrison
asking him 10 receive a committee.
Including a representative of the IN
ternational organization. The answer
was delayed, they declared. and
reached them on May "a. That night
they called n meeting at Tamm1Dv
Han, Brooklyn, to consider the letter.
and so unsatisfactory was it that a
strike vote was taken and II was de-
cided TO send an ultimutum to Men
den and Garrison announcing that
unless the conference was arranged
within the next "a hours or by yes
terday the employees OF all power
houses and substations would walk
out at 4 O'Clock this afternoon. This
ulunatum WAS delivered to Mr.. Ann
den TucsdIy morning after the com
mittee had been informed that Mr..
Garrison was out Of town
According 70 the statement Of the
committee Menden refused 10 deal
with them except as individual en-
ployees of the company, r.. l.. smith
OF the Street Railway Mems Union
then was called In and this morning
another visit was paid TO Mr.. Men
den, they said. He repeated his re :
fusal to deal with them aH union
msn,
The evening world., 1920-05-27
SENATORS REJECT
WILSON PLAN FOR
ARMENIA MANDATE
-Four Democrats Oppose Action,
But Only One Approves
Presidents Proposal.

WASHINGTON. May 27.-President
Wilson'S proposal for an American
mandate over Armenia was dlsHpproved
to-day by the Senate Foreign Rela lions
Committee only four Democrats op-
posed adverse action on the Presidents
request
Senator Shields. Tcnnessee. Democrat.
voted with all Republican members.
Hitchcock. Nebraska; Williams, Missis-
sippl; Smith. Arizona. and Pittman.
Nevada. Democrats. opposed tho reso-
luton. Williams however, was the only
one who favored tho mandate, others
voting against the resolution OF reJeo-
tion because they opposed this way OF
advising the President.
Hitchcock said he did not favor the
mandate. but thought the senate COM
mittee's resolution was too summary"
and smith doubted the legality OF the
mandate. swanson and POmerene,
Democrats. were absent.
Senator Lodge presented the report
against the mandate to tho Senate and
announced he will call It up when the
appropriation bills have been disposed
Of
The evening world., 1920-05-27
81, 100000 NEEDED
FOR A CAMPAIGN
WOOD ASSERTS
Doubts Whether the Direct Contact
With People Is Worth
Expense.

BOSTON. May 27.-Major Gen. Wood.
commenting on the testimony OF Co..
william C. Proctor before the Senate
Campaign Expenditure Committee In
which Proctor said he had advanced
$500. 900 10 Woods Ohio campaign. de-
clared to-day that Proctor was an alb
solutrly free agent to contribute as he
saw m TO the campaign"
He said II was a question whether the
direct contact with the people afforded
by primaries was worth the expense In
volved.
Getting down to brass tacls," he
added, "f a candidate circularizes the
votes it is very easy to sit down with
pencil and paper and figure out the
cost II costs about fvo cents per
letter to issue a well written l0ti"g
on good stationery. TO provide the en-
velope and stamp to send II out.
There are in this country some sew
enteon million male voters. When
the women have the right TO vote the
total will reach about thirty millions,
II can easily be seen that to issue one
letter. without photographs or any
matter. would thus cost about $780,
900. All OF which would be legitimate" "