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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
90 PER CENT PROFIT
More Revelations In Investigation of
 Building Trust
Isy Associated Press

New York, December s.-Use of closed associations to disseminate uniform price lists and regulate competition in the sand and gravel trade and the busi- ness of manufacturing and installing au- tomati sprinklers for fire prevention was revealed today in the testimony heard by the joint executive commit tee Investigating the alleged building trust.
 The committee also was told Dy one of its accountants that brick manu- featuring concern handling several million bricks a year in New York made a net profit of nearly 90 per cent on that product in 1919, and for the first six months this year their profit was 155 per cent.
 From another witness it was learned that the American Institute of Ar shi- tects promulgates a dictum that "the basic minimum charge" for the services of architects ''is per cent on the total cost of the structure complete" This professional practice rule" has been in existence for 50 years, and it's present form since 1908. the committee was told
 Among the big national man 1fac- turers of automatic sprinklers and the licensed deliverers here there existed a 'code of practice by which each member firm had number. With .hese they were informed through their asso- ciation the business of each, the prices the jobs on which they were bidding. the estimates made and the size of the contracts, it was testified by Louis Berman. secretary of the New York Sprinklers' association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
EXPERIMENTATION
 BILL SEEMS SURE
Supporters of Measure Win Every Preliminary Skirmish
 In t he House
n~ As-a.i.t.a pp.s.


 Washington, December 9.--Supporters of the Johnson bill to prohibit immigra- ton for two years won every prelimi- nary skirmish in the House today with such ease that ultimate passage of the measure seemed to them to be assured. The only record vote that came dur ing two hours of debate was carried by advocates of restricted immigration. 151 to g. This vote. taken on adoption of special rule to limit general debate on the measure to four hours, was re- garded by the bilrs proponents as an indication of the attitude of the House. Opponents of the bill disputed this con- tention, however.
 Two of the four hours allotted to gen. eral debate had been consumed when the House adjourned late in the day. Another two hours of general debate will follow tomorrow and then speakers will be allowed only five minutes each. Chairman Johnson of the immigration committee, who drafted the bil1 said disposition of amendments probably would delay the final vote until Saturday. Debate at today's session was divided by agreement between Chairman John son and Representative Baker, demo- crat, of California. who led the forces friendly to the bill, and Representative 6eigler, republican, of New York. and Gabath, democrat, of Illinois, leaders of the opposition.
 Partisan lines disappeared during the debate. Apparently by coincidence, the leadership divided itself equally be- tween democrats and republicans. one member of each party leading the forces for and against the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
SENATORS DEVOTE A DAY ID TRIBUTE ID SENATOR BANKHEAD
Prominent Members Eulogize AIabamian Who Served His State and Country So
 Many Years
B, HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, December 9.-(Sperial0 The Senate today eulogized the memory of the late Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama, and in further honor of the deceased adjourned until tomorrow.
 Addresses were delivered by Sena- tors Underwood and Heflin of Alabama. Shields and McKellar of Tennessee, Fletcher of Florida, Smith of Arizona Ransdell of Louisiana, Dial of South Carolina, and Pomerene Of Ohio, demo- crats, and Lodge of Massachusetts, Townsend of Michigan, Nelson of Min nesota, and Jones of Washington. re- publicans.
 In the gallery were Mrs. Bankhead, widow of the deceased, representative and Mrs William E. Rankhead Mir and Mrs. John H. Baukhead, Jr., and daughter. Louise of Jasper, Mrs. Arthur Lund, Col. Henry M. Bankhead of Governors Island, and Thomas M Owen. Jr.. of Montgomery.
 Cecil A. Beasley. who was Senator Bankhead's secretary for many years. and James N. Julian of New York, for merly clerk aof the postoffice and post roads committee, of which Senator Bankhead was Chairman, were other attendants.
 The eulogies ranged from chronoio- gical and biographical sketch by Sena q tor Underwood, through ornate ad- dresses by Senators Lodge and Pomer- enc, and "reminiscences by Senators Ransdell, Smith and Nelson, 10 a beau tiful conclusion expressed by Senator Heflin. Senator Nelson. against whom Senator Bankhead fought in the Civil war, declared without equivocation that his former foe was the most valua- ble friend he had made in public life.
 The addresses were featured in the main by tributes to the practicality, common sense, unfailing judgment and ability to decipher human nature which Senator Bankhead possessed Repeatedly appreciation of his honesty of purpose, his indefatigable labor for and love of his state were expressed and there were countless references to his achievements in behalf of rivers harbors and good roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
NOBEL PRIZES ID
 BE GIVEN TODAY
1919 Prize Goes to Leon Bour. geois of France and That of
 1920 to Woodrow Wilson
By Associated Press

Christiana, Norway, December g. The Nobel peace prizes. respectively, for 1919 and 1920, will be presented tomorrow to Leon Bourgeois, president of the French Association for the So- ciety of Nations, and Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States.
 Each prize amounted to 134,000 Swedish kronen, and will be handed to the French and American ministers, who will formally thank the commit tee.
 Albert G. Schmedeman, the Amer ican minister to Norway, will read a message from President Wilson on the occasion of the presentation of the 1920 prize.
 Formal announcement of the award ing of the prizes was made today by M. Loveland, chairman of the Nobel committed.
 The fact that President Wilson would receive the 1920 peace prize be- came known earlier in the week At that time it was not known who was to be awarded the 1919 prize. The Swedish kroner, according to the latest exchange rate, is worth about 1925 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
|D|SAPPO|NTEDAT WILSON'S REFUSAL.
Chief Desire of Assembly to Keep In as Close Contact
 With U. s. as Possible
Bx Associated Press

Geneva, December 9.--President Will sons negative reply to the League of Nations invitation to name an unof- ficiaI to cooperate with the commission to be appointed by the assembly to dis cuss disarmament has caused great dis appointment here. The chief desire of the assembly members seems to be to maintain as many points of contract as possible with the United States, and 1t was thought the disarmament investiga- tion afforded an opportunity of which President Wilson could take advantage without committing himself.
 MT. Wilson's decisions regarding the Armenian boundaries have not been re- ceived here. It is thought in league circles that his reply has more likely been sent to London or Paris, since it is a matter for consideration by the su- preme council of the allies rather than by the League of Nations.
 Canada, whose delegation has made q great impression on the assembly scored again today when 1t secured elimination of the provision in the technical com mittee's report for permanent finance. transit and health commissions. The as- sernbly, impressed by the growing ex-. penses of the league and the interna- tional labor bureau. accepted the Cam ac cian view The Canad,anS argued that 1t was preferable to work with tenn porary commissions having consulting power only until it is possible to see more clearly just what may be done with specialized organizations.
 The prospects of prolonged stay in Geneva are beginning to worry the del- egates and officials of the assembly All the members of the league deega- tions are making every effort in com rnttees or in full sessions to increase the speed of their work, but with little success thus far After two days spent entirely upon the report of the technical committee, President Hymans of the as- serrbly today made an earnest appeal to the delegates to cut their remarks short
 President Hymans held over the heads of the delegates the menace of two ses- sions daily and advancing the hour of the morning, session by half an hour. A number of the delegates have arranged to leave Geneva Friday or Saturday of next week. Meantime there remains to be disposed of the report of the com mission on the admission of new states and also disarnaments. mandates and the international courts besides a num- ber of smaller questions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
BARGE LINE URGED
Government Aid In Establishing Up
 per Mississippi Line Asked
By Associated Press

Washington, December s.--An appeal Tor government aid in establishing a barge line on the upper Mississippi river was made today to the House interstate and foreign commerce committee by a dozen delegates to the National Rivers and Harbors congress.
 Sidney J. Roy of Hannibal. Mo, sec retary ofthe Upper Mississippi Water ways association, was spokesman for the delegation, which comprised busi- ness men from cities on the Mississippi north ofSt. Louis.
 MT. Roy said it was imperative that a fleet of barges be placed in commits sion to haul ore and coal between St. Louis and Minneapolis. Cities on the upper Mississippi are in a freight pocket" he said, because they must e. pend on rail transportation to Atlantic ports, while Duluth, Chicago and St. Louis can take advantage of cheaper water rates. Further improvement of the Mississippi above St. Louis must be carried out, the House committee was told, if a barge line is to be operated economically.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
STRIKE VOTED BY
 N.& W. TRA|NMEN
Trainmen and Conductors to Be Supported By Other Organ
 izations, Is Report
By Associated Press

Roanoke, Va, December 9-Relia ble information here late tonight was to the effect that 97 per cent of the mem bers of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and order of Railroad Con- ductors on the Norfolk and Western railway who are conducting a strike vote in connection with grievances in- volVing. among other things, demand for wage increase are in favor of striking, and that they will receive the support of ti other labor organizations on the road. At the same time it be- came known that B. NJ. Jewell, pres ident of the railway department of the American Federation of Labor. and chaiFspen Of lsIaber congratulations .yn the Norfolk and Western will confer with company officials here tomorrow morning.
 While both railroad and union off cials were not inclined to discuss the situation, 1t was understood labor or ganizations representing 22,Ooo employees on the railroad were prepared to stand behind the demands of the trainmen and conductors.
 Although hope was expressed by both sides that an amicable settlement would be reached at tomorrows conference, n- dications were that neither would go into the meeting with any willingness to yield in connection with the list of fourteen grievances which have grown out of an effort to revise an agreement dated October IS, 19f7
 President Maher of the railroad. in a statement. declared the company was unwilling to comply with the demands, and that in nearly every instance 1t would mean increased wages and heavier expenses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
PREMIER ID MAKE
 STATEMENT TODAY ]. REGARDING IRELAND
Believed in Some Quarters Lloyd George Will Announce Intention of Government
 to Declare Martial Law
By Associated Press

London December 9.-It is announced that Premier Lloyd George will make Ian important statement on Ireland on the opening of the House of Commons lat noon Friday
 The terms of the statemen were doubtless discussed at the confer ance between the premier, Andrew Bo1ar Law. government leader in the House |os Commons; Sir Hamar Greenwood chief secretary for Ireland, and several officials of the Irish department which was held at the premier's official -esi- dence in Downing street this after noon but no official indication was given tonight as to what decision had been reached
 Many reports are current in the 'ob- bies as to what the premier is likely to |say. It is believed in some quarters that he will announce the possibility that the government will declare mar tial law in Ireland. although at the
 same time indicate the readiness of the government to enter into conversations with the moderate Sein Feiners with a
 view to settlement.
 The parliamentary correspondent of
 the London Times says the premier is 1 expected announce more fully than heretofore the conditions on which, the
 lgcvernnent is willing to opepcof fficial
 negotiations and may indicate how far The regards the Sin Fein conditions ac-
 lceptable.
 Official circles do not conceal that the premier desires settlement, hut 1 intimate that he is uncertain as to whether the present moment is most lpropitious.
 | Both the Times and the Daily Mail emphasize the importance of the pre- mier's interviews with Monsignor C1une. The mail asserts that the whole position has been considerably changed 1 by the bishops message from Mica Tel Collins, commander of the republican army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
FORMER CHOIR BOY GIVES HIS FAREWELL CONCERT.
 WILL BE HANGED TODAY
By Associated Press

Chicago, December s.--Nicholas viana, former choir boy, whose nineteenth birthday will come to an end few minutes after 8 o'clock tomorrow morn ing when he is hanged for murder. gavs a farewell concert for his fellow pris- oners in the Jail today.
 Singing. The Miserere,'' viana marched through the jail corridors en route to the death cell.
 viana is known as the song bird' of the jail. He has entertained the prison CTS daily for months. He was convicted of participation in several murders com mitted by the notorious Cardinella gang, whose leader, Sam Cardinella. is under sentence of death. Frank Champione. another member of the gang. was hanged several weeks ago. and other members who turned states evidence are serving life sentences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
Gist of the Neus
GENERAL

 Tinkhnm rampant In his desire to punish the south. Late Senator Bnnkhead fs euIOgixed by Underwood. Machinery set In motion to organize every cotton county. Annual meet of s. I. A. A. is in full swing. High class shares are inciSded in list making declines. Fluctuntiens in cotton are of narrow character.
 STATE Federal court takes another swat at profiteers. Patronage drops. roads ask Pullman rate increase.
 LOCAL Recruiting office will distribute vic- tery medals. Alabama coal productioa now ex- ceedx normaI. Lirting vnsrants for cheap work on city streets. Anti-tubercuio~is fund grows, de- sprfe handfcaps. school children Invited to visit Ala- banaa poultry show. Extensive pIan of Improvement for mill village. f., EnthusiA@m aroused in anti-tuber- euiosis campaikn-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
AERIAL BUREAUS
 RECOMMENDED BY
 AERONAUT|C HEAD
Wants Federal Regulation of Commercial Air Navigation Licensing of Pilots and
 All Aviation Details
By Associated Press

Washington, December 9.-Creation in the department of commerce of a bureau of aeronautics to be headed by com missioner of air navigation. charged with federal regulation of commercial SIT navigation, the licensing of pilots. air aviation details military in character. is advocated in the sixtieth annual report Of the national advisory committee for aeronautics submitted to the President and Congress today by Charles D. Wal colt, the chairman. Other recommenda- tions are:
 Authorization by Congress Of an Amer ican airplane competition, the planes of the successful competitors to be pur- chased by the government for the postal air service
 veloprnent of military and naval aviation.
 Coordination of naval aviation in a bureau of naval aeronantics to be ad- ninistered by a chief of naval aviation.
 Extension and development of the postal air service.
 ''The most urgent need at the present tfne," says the report, Ifs the develop ment of commercial aviation under fed- eral regulation"
 The report does not approve the estab- nshmont of a separate department of the government to control all forms of con- mercial and military aeronautics. but states 1t is believed the plan of placing commercial aviation under the depart ment of commerce would make such ac- ton unnecessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
Half of 200, 900 Unemployed
 Ln Michigan in Actual Need
Bv Assoeiate., press

Associate Pres
  to number nearly fin actual need of dozen industrial cities of the Resolutions adopted calling the governor and public relief instead of awaiting anticipated reductions The coneees estimated $150000000  The automobile according speakers hit
  the confee that Detroit manufacturers did their business o than alyear. resumption orally three months hf added
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
CLARA SMITH NOW
 ON WAY ID TEXAS
 TOWN, NEW REPORT
Girl Wanted in Hamon Killing Said to Be Preparing to Sur render and Face Charges
 Against Her
By Associated Press

Et Paso. Tex. December D.
 CIara Barton smith. wanted in
 Ardmore, Oklahoma, In connection
 with the death of Jake Hamon'
 was in Janre1 as late as Thurs
 day. according to apparently au-
 thentic information developed to-
 night in an independent ipvestiga-
 ton by a representative of the As-
 sociated Press.
 Fort Worth. Tex, December g. Clara Barton smith, for whom Okla homa authorities are searching in con nection with the death of Jake L Hamon, Oklahoma millionaire oil pres ident, is on her way tonight to some interior city in Texas. where she will confer with attorneys preparatory to surrendering to face charges against her. according to what was believed to be authentic information received here tonight.
 Mrs. Hamon, widow of the republican national committeeman. is en route t' Chicago from Dallas, it became knowi here tonight. When in Fort Worth, I was learned, Mrs. Hamon received new' that her home in Chicago had beei robbed and arranged for special traii from Dallas It is not known here jus
 
 daughter, Olive Belle, accompanied her
 Jake L. Hamon,Jr., Fred Ellis attor ney for the Hamon estate. and Frank + Ketch, business manager for MT. Hamon returned here today from Texas.
 Ardmore, Okla. December 9.-Rus sell B Brown, county attorney, saie tonight there were no new develop Iments at this end of the search fol Clara Smith, alleged slayer of Jake L. Hamon.
 From the interchange of messages between the county attorney and Setf E. Orndorff, sheriff at Fl Paso, Tex. MT. Brown said he had learned thai MT Orndorff believed he had been mis- quoted by the press. The sheriff re- ferred to reports that he had refused to arrest Miss Smith until he received a warrant from Mr.. Brown. as he ha6 no other reason to hold her.
 Now, however the county attorney declares the sheriff will arrest Miss Smith if possible upon the telegraphit communications sent by MT. Brown. night and excited wild rumors that Miss Smith had been brought to Ard more from San Antonio. It was said a woman resembling Miss Smith was seen to enter closed car and star, for Ardmore from. the field where the plane landed. Mir. Brown immediately went to the field and questioned the pilot of the plane, who said he was John Parkhill, and was on his way from Oklahoma City to Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
Outstanding Features of the
 League of Nations Assembly
By Associated Press

 Nations assembly  American delegate  of the commission the of
  repor meeting obligations of the problem.
  health which Canadian eration strenuo objected. of the committee
  November 1920 will at Rrnsse on December
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
REGIONAL DIRECTORS NAMED
 TO TAKE CENSUS OF JOBLESS

today of the country's idles Sers, although they expressed ' e~ >pinion that the trend toward < \ ioyment on a large scale hae1 ~A marked during the last few y ,e $. Recent ly, it was said, the/ s ,yment serv- ice has been plal from 45,ooO to 5000 persons <. csitions every month.
 The nine rSS Ial directors and their divisions fol the purposes of the survey as announced include:
 R. Izard, south Atlantic district. headquarters, Richmond. states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro- lima, Georgia, Florida and the Dis trict of Columbia.
 E. F. Holway. east south-central trict, headquarters Louisville, states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi
 R. |. Russell, west south-central district, headquarters Louisville, states states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Okla homa and Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
By Associated Press

Washington. December 9.-An in- quiry to determine the extent of un- employment in 65 principal industrial cities of the country was announced today by the department of labor. Decision to this effect was made pub lie after Secretary Wilson had con- ferred with nine regional directors who have been appointed to conduct survey of the conditions in coop eration with the present field force of the United States employment service, and with other state and federal agencies.
 The industrial classification of the census bureau will be utilized in making the survey, which will take into consideration only industrial con- cerns with a minimum of 800 em- ployes, The first results are expected to be ready for announcement by January. 15, and it is the intention subsequently, to issue unemployment statistics weekly.
 Officials would make no estimate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
DIR. HAINiCH ELECTED
 AUSTRIAN PRESIDENT
By Associated Press

Vienna, December 3.-Dr. Michael Hainich was today elected President of Austria by the National Assembly.
 The election of Dr. Hainich came after three days of balloting, the assembly compromising on his name as the federal president, and the Pan-Germans finally combining with the Christian socialists
 Dr. Hainich. who is known as so- cialist writer, stands between the Pan Germans and the social democratic party.
 pr. Hainich is a prominent socialist and was elected a member of the Aus tran Parliament in 1909. He was born in Gloggnitz. lower Austria. in 1858, and was educated in the Universities of Ber- lin, Vienna and Leipsic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
RAINEY IS NOTIFIED
Has Thirty Days In Which to Answer
 Kennamer's Contest

Washington, December 9.-(speciaL) The secretary of Representa- tive Rainey of the Seventh District of Alabans 2 was formally notified today by the clerk of the House of Representatives that contest as to MT. Raineys r.ght to seat after March 1 had been filed by attorneys for c. II. Kennamer, de- feated republican candidate
 MT. Rainey, who is in New York on business today, has 30 days in which to make answer. Despite the repub- lican majority in the House. the idea prevails that Mir. Rainey will be seated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
ARMENIAN TURKISH
 PEACE PACT SIGNED
 DEC. 2, SAYS REPORT
Bx Associated Press

(Havns.)--A peace treaty between Armenia nnd the Turkish nationaI- fists Is reported to have been signed at Alexandropoi during the night of December 2-3. Under the treaty, Armenia's territory will be reduced to only the region of Erfvan, the capital, and Lake Gokchn. exclnd- ing Kars and Aiexnndr0pol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
WALLACE WOULD EXPAND
Alabama Official Urges Federal Con-
 servation Department

Harrisburg, Pa, December 9.-Fores- ters of the various states in conference here were asked today by John H. Wal lace, Alabama conservation commission- CT, and said to be the only electfv- s,n- servation official in the country, to urge immediate action for the creation of a federal department of conservation to include natural resources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-10
To Support Clothing Workers

New York, December 9.--Unqualified support of the Needle Trades Alliance, launched here today with a memb ber- ship of nearly 50o0o0 was pledged to the thousands of Idle clothing workers in Boston and New York In their fight against the Clothing Manufacturers association.