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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
J. 5. STILL HOPES
 FOR SETTLEMENT
 OF CONTROVERSY
Officials Remain Silent on Ex- changes With Allies and Views of Government on
 the German Proposals
By Associated Press

Washington, April 29-The Ameri- can government still is hopeful that the separations controversy between Germany and the allies can be settled by discussion. This was larned au- thoritatively tonight after the whole situation had been discussed by President Harding and his cabinet and Secretary Hughes had eonfe1Ie.i 'VTTtfr -H1'rffin1iBSassadors Jusserand of France and Rieci of Italy.
 Upon whaP administration officials based their hopefulness was not ds- closed, as they continued to maintain ab- solute silence as to the character of the informal exchanges with the allied gov ernments and also as to the views of the United States on the proposals It be- came known, however that neither Great Britain nor Italy had finally reflected as a basis for possible discussion the Ger man offer
 France and Belgium were understood to hold that the proposals as such were unacceptable, but apparently their in- formal replies to Mr Hughes were of such character as to cause officials to believe that the door had not been closed to further consideration of a set clement by discussion.
 NO NOTE TO GERMANY
 The impression gained ground here to- night that the next formal move in the controversy would await the outcome of the meeting at London tomorrow of the allied supreme council. It was made known officially that the American gov ernment had not communicated to Ger many any request for modification of the proposals and that Germany had not approached this government with any offer of modification.
 State department officials refused to say today whether the United States would have an unofficial observer at the meeting of the supreme council. This was after there had been some unoffi- cial suggestions that Roland w. Boyden, who formerly represented this country on the separations commission, might be au- thorized at his request to sit in at the meetings.
 The situation with which the United States is faced in the role in which 1t finds stseR is recognized as Y dellea se one. It is emphasized again that the United States is in no sense acting as an agent of Germany; that it Is acting purely as an associate and friend of the allied governments, it's former associates in the war against the common enemy.
 The chief problem in the whole con- troversy in the view here is to deter mine how much Germany can pay and make her pay that sum. The United States made it's position in this respect perfectly clear to Germany in it's last memorandum to that government. On the other hand, it is explained that any thing that would prevent Germany sl re- cuperation and the taking of her proper place in the economic world is to be guarded against.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
PARTITIONS FOR
 RUHR OCCUPATION
 ARE NOW COMPLETE
French Intend to See That Peo- pie in Occupied Area Are Well Fed Is Declaration
 of Premier Briand
By Associated Press

London, April 29.--In the event of failure by France to receive the sup port of her allies, the French govern ment will proceed alone to the occu- patton of the Ruhr region, arguing that Germany can as easily present new proposals after as before occu- patton.
 This statement was made by members of the French delegation as they crossed the channel today on their way to Lon don to attend the meeting of the su- preme council tomorrow.
 In the delegation, which arrived in London tonight were Premier Briand, Marshal Foch and M Berthelot, the lat ter of the French foreign office The Italian delegates are expected to reach Lcndon tomorrow morning.
 M Brland was resolute and confident as he sat on a pile of baggage on the channel steamer today, talking quite freely to group of acquaintances. friends and newspaper correspondents of the French governments position. which he said he already had made clear in his recent speeches in the Senate and Cham Der of Deputies.
 During the trip the statement was made unreservedly that the French gov ernment counted on allied support in the occupation of the Ruhr, but If the allies could not see their way clear to give such support France would advance alone.
 It was said that If Germanys recent offer had not been designed merely to gain time, it could have been made month ago instead of week before the expiration of the reparatons time limit; that German public opinion could have been brought to see the gravity of the situation and the determination of the allies to secure payment by such an act as the proposed occupation of the Ruhr.
 The statement also was made that, al- though military preparations were con- plete, it would require some days to arr range for adequate food supplies for the population in the occupied district. The The French intended, it was said. to see that the people were well fed The oc- cupation of the coal fields it was as- serted would really be in the interests of other countries because, by placing q tax on coal exports, German industries would be placed oh tho same footing with other manufacturing coanuies- which now were competing with high coal costs against Germany with her low fuel cost in appreciated marks. Premier Lloyd limnary talk early tomorrow and the full conference of the supreme council will meet in Downing street at the of- fcisl residence of the British prime minister at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

The feedral trade commission. in as suming Jurisdiction, proceeded sgains: the arbitrary policy of the corporation in requiring purchasers of steel pro- dnesaL...tr Pitts burg price plus the cost of transpor- tation from Pittsburg to Birmingham. It Is stated that flat rate of s5 per is required for s-eel manufactured in Birmingham and delivered direct. Says the citation of the commissions
 Respondents price at Atlanta on steel manufactured at Birmingham and transported to Atlanta at small cost Is sl2.50 per ton greater than it's price in Pittsbury notwithstanding tho fact that steel is manufactured at greatly less cost in Birmingham than in Pittsburg, as the iron ores and lime stone, as well as coal used in it's manufacturing processes are in close proximity to Birmingham. Respon- dents price at Mobile Meridian and Chattanooga are likewise out of pro- portion to the Pittsburg price,"
 THE COMPLAINT
 The complaint of Birmingham con sumers is, in general terms, based on the fact that Pittsburg employs its power to prevent Birmingham and the people of its trade territory profiting from natural advantages. The Pitts burg contention is that inasmuch as no territory can be served without Pittsburs assistance Pittsburg should have the right to maintain the price of steel.
 Judge E. H. Gary, chairman of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
CORRUPTION PROBERS
 AGAIN HOLD MEETING
 BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Rx Associated Press

Nashville, April 29.-The senate com mittee Investigating the charges of alleged corruption against the Ten nessee legislature met in executive session again today, and is said to have probed the rumors relative to the alteration of bill after it had been adopted by the senate. The measure in question is said to have dealt with insurance matters. According to un- confirmed reports, section was writ ten into the engrossed bill which would exempt all insurance companies now operating in the state from the provisions of the act.
 While members of the committee and their counsel refuse 70 discuss any phase of the executive session, it has been intimated that a case has been made out against two, and probably three persons. Two Memphis men tes- tified before the committee today, and third who was subpoenaed failed to put in an appearance.
 The committee adjourned until next Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
SENATE IS READY ID VOTE TODAY ON
 PEACE RESOLUTION
Opponents Predominate In Days Discussion But Both Friends and Foes Concede
 Measures Adoption
By Associated Press

Washington, April 29.-In spirited debate, the Senate today proceeded to- ward the vote on the Knox resolution arranged for late tomorrow with both friends and foes conceding its adop- tion.
 Opponents in, the resolution predomi- mated again in todsy's discussion. which also developed break in the demo- cratic ranks, when Senator Reed of Mis- soari made lengthy address in support of the resolution. It was attacked by Senators Hitchcock of Nebraska, senior democrat on the foreign relations com mittee; McKellar, democrat. Tennessee: Robinson, democrat, Arkansas, and sup ported by Senators Borah, Idaho; Kel- logg, Minnesota; Mccormick, Illinois, and other republicans.
 During debate Sentor Pomerene, demo- crat Ohio, filed minority report signed by all present, democratic mem bers of the foreign relations committee predicting that the resolution would prove disappointment" and asserting that it was an attempt to ''usurp" the Presidents treaty-making powers
 KNOX IS ABSENT
 In the final debate tomorrow Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, republican leader, and Senators Borah and McCor- mick are scheduled to speak in support of the resolution, while Senators Pom creme, King democrat, Utah, and Robin son are to speak in opposition. Senator Knox, republican, Pennsylvania, author of the resolution, is absent from Wash ington and is not expected to be present for tomorrow's roll call. There were re- ports today that one of two defections from both republican and democratic sides were in prospect on the vote, which will follow presentation of substitute resolutions by Senators King and France, republicans, Maryland and possibly by Senator Sterling, republican, south Da- kota, on the subject of German repara- tions That the Knox resolution would interfere with present German repara- tions negotiations was emphasized today by it's opponents. Senator Hitchcock de- clared the measure 'inopportune." lie charged that republicans, by failing to speak in support of the measure, were In a conspiracy of silence" and also were attempting to flout the President by dic- tating terms for settlement with Ger many. This was denied by Senator Kel- logg and Reed. the latter declaring that MT. Harding ''has invited adoption ot the resolution.
 That the Harding administration, by it's reparation negotiations had given aid and comfort to Germany. was asserted by Senator McKellar, who declared that Germany herself could not have picked more opportune time for action on the Knox measure.
 Senator Robinson denounced the Knox measure as .the most extraordinary ana unheard of in the history of the world.
 Senator France said his substitute which proposes a world conference 10 agree upon peace based upon Ameri- can standards and deals with humanita- rian and sociological questions, was preferable to the Knox resolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
 NEGRO IS LYNCHED BY MISSOURI MOB
By Associated Press

Bowling Green, Mo. Apri l @.-Roy Hammonds, a 1s-year-old negro, await ing transportation to the penitentiary for attempted assault on a 14-year-old white girl, was seized at the depot here tonight by mob which overpowered the sheriff and half dozen deputies and lynched him al 745 D. m., the crowd hanging him to telegraph pole.
 The crime was committed here late Wednesday night Hammonds, arrested this morning confessed, and on his plea of guilty in circuit court this afternoon, he was sentenced to 10 years in the pen- itentiary.
 About 200 men and boys were in the mob, none of whose members were masked Few arms were visible in the crowd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
TO AGAIN CARRY CASES OF CONDEMNED MEN TO
 UNITED STATES COURTS
By AssocIated Press

Little Rock, Ark, April BEL. Mo Haney. attorney for the six negroes sen fenced to death in connection with the Elaine, Ark, race riots of October 1912, tonight announced that he will again carry the cases or the condemned men tc. the federal courts on wrts of habeas corpus. His action was taken after Governor McRae' today named June 10 as the date on which the negroes are to be electrocuted
 Miss Helen Holt. daughter of local business man, was one of the witnesses of the electrocution of Rivertia Edwards. negro, here today. ]. F. Knox, one of the six negroes sentenced to electrocution June 10 in connection with the Elaine race riots was also witness of the execution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
DISAPPOINTMENT TO BE
 ASKED FOR WILLIAMS
By Associated Press

Atlanta. April 2s.-Request for a postponement will be made tomorrow. when the motion of John S. Williams convicted of the murder of one of II negroes found dead on or near his Jas per county plantation, is called for arr sument before Judge John R. Hutchin- son, in superior court at Decatur.
 This was announced here today by Greene B. Johnson, chief counsel for Williams. who was sentenced to life imprisonment after trial at Coving- ton, Ga. MT. Johnson said the record of testimony in the case had nor been, completed. and thought it would take at least week for completion and for him to study it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
TWO AIRMEN DIE IN
 ACCIDENT TO PLANE
By Associated Press

Fayetteville, N C., April 29.-Lisuta. Joseph Virgin and Harrison J. Hartman of the Eighth aero squadron, U. S. A.. were killed late today at Pope field. Camp Bragg, near here, in an accident to their airplane while descending from an altitude of 800 feet The machine dashed against a high pine tree and went into a nose dive. The cause of the accident has not been determined.
 Lieutenant Virgins body will be sent Sunday to Norman. Okla. where his mother, Mrs. Jennie P. Virgin. resides. and Lieutenant Hartman's to his father, John S. Hartman, of Reading, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
To Close Rifle Range

Washing ton, April 2s.--Steps arc be- ing taken, the war department an- nounced today, for the disposal of tho government rifle range at Anniston, In addition to number of other ranges Bids were asked today for the building at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

board Of directors of the corporation, Is apparently glad that the commits sion has determined to initiate pro- ceedings which have been in con- troversy for many years Tt is one of the most important questions that you have ever had before you" he informed the commission, Tor ever will have before you" He added conviction that the Pittsburg differentlal scheme was duplicated in the majority of other basic industries of the company
 The case, it is indicated, will be car ried from the commission to the courts, and to the supreme court of the United States.
 In the complaint against the cor poraton, 1t is made to appear that steel consumers in Alabama, though in no wise concerned with the question of transportation. must pay increased prices whenever railroad tariffs are elevated. Before the recent incteases in freight rates" it is said the Bir- mingham price was $S per ton greater than the Pittsburg price, but the diff ferential was simultaneously increased 10 $b, notwithstanding the fact that the Birmingham price has nothing to do with freight rates"
 It Is interesting that the most re- cent appointee to the commission, ex- Senator Nugent, cast the deciding vote In taVor of citing the corporation
 Chairman Thompson and Commis- sioner Pollard voted in the affirma tive. Commissioners Gaskill and Mur- dock in the negative.
 FORMAL COMPLAINT ISSUED
 BY TRADE COMMISSION
 Washington April 29.--A formal com plaint against the United States Steel
 tContinued on pgre Eourte.r,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30

Washington, April 2s.-The United States finds no alternative than the adoption of the principle that no foreign capital may operate in American oil lands unless it's government accords similar privileges to American citizens, William Phillips. American minister at The Hague, says in note which he handed the Netherlands minister for foreign af- fairs on April ls by direction of Secre- tary Hughes.
 The note is in the nature of a protest against the granting of a monopoly for the development of the Djamb oil fields in the Dutch East Indies to company ''in witch forei~n canta' other than American is so largely interested"
 My government says Mir Phillips, attaches the highest importance to the recognition of the principles of the reciprocity and equal o-,nortunity n the solution of the oil problem. as well as the extension to American capital or ganized under Dutch law of the same privileges and benefits which are gr4hted to other foreign capital similarly organ ized under the laws of the Netherlands. :" Presentation of the note Followed in- IOTnldtt cO1itTcuctS DctWcct NIT ! iiihiPS and the Dutch government extending over F months, and having to do with the efforts of American capital to obtain a concession in the Sumatra oil regions. The Standard Oil company had submitted a bid for concession in that region.
 BACKED BY BRITISH
 At the Dutch legation here it was said that the company in which the United States claimed there was large foreign capital was in realiss he Battasfsche company. controlled hy pufch money. The contention of the 1seTican govern nent. it is understood. is tat the com pany to which it appeared Holland was about to grant nlonepplY was largely financed by British eapstai
 Mir. Phillips said in his note that In interviews with kfe minister of the col
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Schuyler Is Nominated

Ky ASsOciated PFekk : Washington, April 29.-President Hard ing today nominated Montgomery Schuyler of New York to be minister to Salvador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
Fly HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Age-Herald
 kNn DnNInAnn RnlldinR

Washington April 29.-(Specal) )The federal trade cited the United States Steel corporation May 31 and defend itself against charges apparently deensble the socalled Pttsburg differena setting the price of steel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
J. s. SEEKS EQUAL. RIGHTS, SAySNOTE
 ON O|L SITUATION
Will Bar Foreign Capital Un- less Foreign Governments :. Accord Similar Privileges,
 Holland Is Informed
By Associated Press

The Hague, April 29.--The sec ond chamber of Parliament today, by vote of 49j to 30, adopted the Dfambi oil field bill, thus barring the bid of the Standard oil com pany for concession In the Sumatra oil region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
FRANCE WILL PROCEED ALONE
 NV EVENT ALLIES FAIL HER
Q. 5. Steel Corporation
 Must Defend It's Pittsburg Plan Before Federal Board

Trade Commission Cites Company Show Cause for Diff ferentia Rate Birmingham and Mobile Ship ments Atlants-Harold Regards
 Order as Victory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-30
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU IS
SENDING OUT HARVEST HANDS

Notwithstanding the large number Of
farm hands sent to the fields of Okla
homa and Kansas, the demand for this
class of labor still comes in to the
state employment service here, it was
announced this morning by Mrs. Flor
ence Bradley, in charge Of the bu-
reau
approximately 60 farm hands were
sent to the various fields from Ard.
more since the Chamber Of Commerce
took over the service last Friday.
More than 20 were given cards to the
fields this morning. Most Of them are
instructed to report at the main en-
ploynent office at Oklahoma City,
where they are given full transporta.
tion 10 the fields.
A request was issued by Mrs. Brad.
ley this morning that residents of Ard
more who need domestic help get in
touch with the Chamber of Commerce
A number Of women in this city re-
Gently have applied for these positions
A number Of applicants for clerical
positions also were made during tbs
past few days, Mrs. Bradley said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
DOCTOR BETRAYS THE
CONFIDENCE OF HIS
PATIENT; TESTIMONY.
STRICKEN BY COURT

Yonkers, n. Y, June 27-Testimony
given by DR.. Hugh Russell, Buffalo
osteopath, in the divorce trial Of
James A. Stillman, New York banker,
against Mrs Anna L. Sullman, has
been stricken from the record by Ref
cree Daniel J. Gleason. This was
announced today by John F Bren-
nan, attorney for Mrs. Stillman, who
said ne had been notified by the
referee.
Dr. Russell testified that Mrs. Still
man had confided to him that Mr..
Stillman was not the father Of Guy
Stillman, who paternity is still one
Of the issues in the case. This ad-
mission, Dr. Russell testified, was
made in the course OF professional
treatment. Counsel for the defense
attacked the testimony and moved
that it be stricken out.
The referee also sustained the mo-
ton TO strike out a letter offered
BY Stillman, Mr.. Brennan declared
This was said to have been found BY
Mrs. Mary Kelly on Mira. Sullman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
FORMER SERVICE
MAN DIED TODAY

H. r. Lynch. aged 80, died at the
home of his parents, Mr., and Mrs. S.
z. Lynch, four miles west of Ardnore,
at lis p N. Sunday, after suffering
from tuberculosis for a number of
years.
Deceased was a very popular resi-
dent of this city. During the World
War ne was one OF the first to enter
the service, and left here as mem
Der of company E, 111th Engineers,
He showed a great desire to perform
his best for the service OF his coun-
try, and at his own expense, Journey
ed to Ft. Sill from Camp Bowie, dur
ing the term of his enlistment, where
ne took a special course in military in
su-uction, He was discharged about
year after his enlistment, however,
on account of physical disability, with
the rank Of sergeant.
Since that time he had spent many
months at various military hospitals in
different parts of the country in an
effort to recuperate his health, finally
establishing himself in tent in the
yard of the home Of his parents, de-
sirous OF getting as much fresh air
as was available in following out in
structions Of physicians who had at
tented him.
Deceased was a member Of the
George p. Anderson Post OF the Anne.
rican Legion; he was knight Temp
lar, a 32nd degree Mason, of the Tus-
con, Ariz., lodge and Shriner.
Funeral services for the deceased
will be conducted at the Harvey Bro.
theirs chapel Tuesday afternoon at 300
O'Clock. Interment Will be made al
the Rose Hill cemetery. DR.. c. c
Weith will officiate The Masonic
organization of this city ana Georg'
r. Anderson Post and Auxiliary o.
the American Legion will conduct tn'
services.
Deceased is survived by his parents
three sisters and one brother.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-27
FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR
THE FARMER

Agricultural land Is cultivated, i'm
proved and maintained to the best
permanent effect when it is owned
By the farmers who work it. And
proprietorshp is one OF the strong
est incentives for keeping ambitious
citizens in the country. These ad-
vantages- with many of the conven-
fences obtainable in the cityr should
make farming and rural life, which
have their own charms, decidedly in
teresting and profitable,
Two important steps to afford nee
essary financial accommodations to
farmers have been taken recently by
the Fedelal government. The Fed
erl Reserve act has been amended
SO that national banks may lend
money on unincumbered farm land
for five years In connection with
the Federal Farm Land Bank System,
the government Is arranging to pro
vide a revolving fund OF S50,000,00O
and 10 appropriate Sl00,QQQ,000 from
the earnings of the Federal Reserve
System. This amount Of S150,0O0,0 900
will be in addition to the $40 ,ooo, 900
OF Bank bonds issued in April, and
OF which all but $500, 900 have been
sold
The base Of each loan is still held
at so per cent Of the value OF the
land, but it is now permissible for
any individual TO borrow as much as
$4,000.
In time the immense subsidy fur.
nished by the government will be re-
duced through the investments OF pri-
vate capital in Land bank bonds. But
the government is TO be commended
for manifesting generosity which viii
give the farmer the accommodations
which he needs, revise interest in ag
riculture, better agricultural candi
tons, and increase farm production
The farmer is the mainstay Of tn,
nation.