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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
GERMAN OFFICIALS
 CONFER REGARDING TREATY WITH J. s.
By Associated Press


 Berlin, August 17.-Chancellor wirth. Foreign Minister Rosen and Dr. Haniel von Haimpausen under secretary of the foreign office, con ferred this afternoon with represent atives of the coalition party wi.h re- gard to the Forthcoming paece treaty between the United states and Ger many.
 The chancellor followed the ss- tablished custom in consulting par lamentary leaders on important is- sues by confining today's delibera- tions to representatives of the cler- ical, democratic and majority social- ist parties, which make up the pres ent coalition ministry. During the next few days he will call in the op- position leaders and inform them that an agreement has been drafted on the strength of informal conver- sations between pr. Rosen and Ellis Loring Dresel, United States commits sioner in Berlin, which is believed to be acceptable to the United States government as a basis for the enact ment of a final and formal treaty of peace.
 Little serious opposition is expect ed by the chancellor when the treaty is taken up for ratification by the foreign relations committee of the Rejchstag. Whatever obstructi ons are encountered probably will come from the parties of the extreme right and left.
 The support of the peoples party headed by Gustav Stresemann, is vir- tually assured to the extent that the chancellor will be given the benefit of it's Benevolent neutrality" in the event that its members decide to re- frain from casting their ballots.
 None of the participants in today s conference would indicate the nature Of memorandum submitted by the Washington government through Commissioner Dresel to the foreign minister. Neither was any intima- tion of the nature of the proceedings given out. In answer to inquiries, 1t was asserted that complete secrecy was maintained at the request of the American government.
 Officials of the American mission were steadfast in their refusal to dis cuss the progress of the peace nego- tiations, which are now believed to have reached final stage.
 Several well known financial and economic experts took part in the consultation in an advisory capacity. The presence in Berlin of Frank A. Vanderlip and Paul M. Warburg, New York financiers, and the further fact that they have been in communica- ton with Dr. Walter Rathenau, min ister of reconstruction, and other government officials, has prompted a rumor that the American bankers also have been in touch with Chan cellor Wirth in connection with the treaty. Max Warburg. the Hamburg banker. and brother of the New York capitalist, was one of the experts in attendance at todays conference.
 The memorandum which Chancellor Wirth submitted to the government leaders is said to make complete cog nizance of the provisos enumsrated In the Porter Knox peace resolution. although it is assumed that the oues- ltion of indemnities, reparation penal ties and other financial and economic features of the treaty have not yet been actively discussed in the course of the pour parleys between repre- sentatives of the two governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
DIsCREDIT SOLDIERS STORY

Anniston. August 17.-(Special.) )-- Little cfedence is given by local of- ncers to the story told by Private Gale Stoner of the Alabama national guard that his wife had been kid naped while they were walking on East Eleventh street early Monday night. His story created consider able excitement and the police and national guard officers at once be- gan thorough search for the two men whom Stoner said had carried off his wife in car, but no trace could be found of them. Stoner claimed that his home is in Birming- ham. and that he was married there 10 Annie May Lawrence a few days ago. Belief that he imagined that his wife was stolen prevails here, and this was further strengthened by an investigation by national guard of- fcers which revealed that woman claimed by Stoner to be his wife is in Memphis. and has not been out of the city for weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
REORGANIZATION WILL GIVE U. s. BEST ARMY
 STAFF IT EVER HAD
Bx Associated Press

Washington, August 17.-Reorgan ization of the army general staff tt conform with that set up at Ameri- can expeditionary headquarters Tn France will give the United States the best staff the army ever had in the opinion of Secretary Weeks and General Pershing The great ad- vantage of the new system, they both pointed out today, when orders at- fecting the reorganization were is- sued. would be the facility with which it could be merged into war machine without necessity for change either in the war department or in the field.
 Hitherto the war department gen eral staff has been constituted as a single indivisible unit" General Pershing said, ~and the principle has never been recognized that in the event of war one portion of the con trol must take the field prepared to assist the commanding general while another portion must remain in the war department prepared to conduct the equally important opeAtions connected with the mobilization o1 men and materials
 Tn the past the war department general staff was so absorbed in routine peace time administration that its military head had no time for deliberate preparation for mili- tary operations, saa4 E
 This new organization contem- plates that the chief of staff will be charged with the larger problems connected with the organization and training of the army and that DOT tion of his Staff will be charged with the preparation of the plans foI actual field operations and, upon tho outbreak of war, will expand ant take the field as the general staff al general Headquarters,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
MAY PROLoNG SESSION
By Associated Press

London, August 17.-Possible pro- longation of the session of Parlia- ment was seen in the passage against the government of two amendments to the safeguarding of industries bill in the House of Lords tonight. One of; these amendments limits the op- eration of the measure which inn poses protective customs duties on certain articles and authorizes the board of trade to include any other article on which protective duty is deemed necessary to two years in stead of five. The other amendment excludes agricultural implements from the operation of the bill. As the safeguarding of industries bill has been passed by the House of Commons it is thought that its amendment may provIxe a conflict between the two Houses of Parlia- ment and make it necessary to post pcneA adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
 Detroit Club Asks Walters on D. Bush

Detroit. August 17.-Waivers have been asked on Donie Bush, shortstop for the Detroit Americans since 1903, it was announced here tonight
 Notices were sent out by Frank ] Navin, president of the local club several days ago. and major leagne clubs have until tomorrow to exercise an option on Bush.
 It is understood two clubs already have put in bids for the player.
 Bush came here from the Indian apolis club of the American associa tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
COLORED GRAND LODGE ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

Selma. August 17.-tSpe )- After an exciting meeting today or the state grand lodge. A. F. and A. M, colored. during which much ora tory was displayed but kindly feel ings prevailed. Walter Thomas Woo Is of Tuskegee was reelected without opposition.
 When Dr. w. H. Nixon was nonl- mated to succeed himself as deputy grand master, 901 votes were cast Nixon beating J. H. Brogsdale of Birmingham 49 votes.
 All the other officers were re-olect- ed. including R. B. Hudson endow- ment treasurer; J. 0. Difray, grand lodge treasurer. and MacDaniels and Peters, secretaries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
MOTIVE FOR ALLEGED
 POISON PLOT GIVEN
------- By Associated Press

; Soperton. Ga, August l7-Tes,i- mony of w. L. Crewe before a jury in superior court today in the trial of Dan Davis, charged with the nur- der of w. H. Hall. a tenant, on lis farm, furnished what the state claims is the motive for an alleged poison plot against Hall.
 Crewe, banker. and insurance agent, told how Davis, few days before the death of Hall, had ob- tained insurance on the life of Hall, "all for the benefit of Davis" not withstanding, he said, that Halls family was penniless and he was the father of two children.
 In connection with the transaction 'Crewe stated that Hall had signed notes. payable to Davis. on four diff ferent occasions, totalling $25,0o0, ale though there was no explanation cf "the indebtedness"
 Only one premium had been paid n the insurance. it was shown, and the policies called for double indemnity in case of accidental death.
 pr. Edgar Evarhardt testified he had found poison in the viscera of Hall. At previous trial. Davis was convicted and given life term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
ASKED FOR PROOFS By Associated Press

New York, August 17.-Comptroller Charles l.. Craig today invited Elon R. Brown, counsel for the Meyer leg islative committee. to prove his charge that the city has exceeded it's debt limit by s12o,00o,00o The comptroller claims that the city still has $137, 100000 margin.
 You expressed your views very strongly several days ago that the city was overheard on it's debt limit" the comptroller said at the close of his second day before the commit tee Please have your papers ar ranged So that this question can be decided within the first hour of to- morrow's hearing. I am anxious to have you submit your proofs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
CAPTAINS NAME DAVIS, CUP TEAM FOR TENNIS, MATCHES AT CHICAGO

Chicago, August 17.-Capt. ichiyil Kumagae. of. Japan and Cart. @a Jacob of India, named their teams for the Davis cup semi final round matches at the Onwentsa club, Lake Forest tonight after q conferences with the official referee. Beals C. Wright of Boston
 Play will open tomorrow with two single matches. At 3 o'clock knmagte will take the court against Mahom- med Sleem, and following this match Zenso Shimidzu of Japan will meet A H. FyZee of India.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
ACCESSION IS PLEASING By Associated Press

Paris, August 1.-The accession to the throne of Jugo-Slavia of Alex ander. son of the late King Peter of Serbia is regarded in political and diplomatic circles as meaning the strengthening of the policies carried out by Alexander as regent. Alex ander is considered a firm friend oi France. and to be generally followinl the attitude of his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
SUES FOR LOSS OF HAND

Paschal Helms. a minor, by his suit in the circuit court yesterday for $3000 damages against the Sloss- Sheffielt Steel and Iron company for the alleged loss of hand in an ex- plosion of dynamite caps in the mines.
 J. C. Helms, father of the boy also filed an additional suit for sS,000 against the company for the loss of the services of the boy, -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Deaths

Mrs. Elizabeth King Haie-Age 21, wife of Joseph Hale, died at her residence, 1917 Seventeenth street. south, Tuesday morning, at 2:30 o'clock, after an illness of six weeks. Surviving Mrs. Hale are her husband, Joseph E. Hale; her mother and father. MT. and Mrs. M B. King; sister, Miss Marion King; a brother. L. M. King, and her grandfather. M. w. King. The funeral services will be held at the chapel of Lige Loy this morning at II o'clock, with interment at Elm wood cemetery. The pallbearers will be E. S. Armistead, E. K. Whit ington, Eugene R. Thurston, c. A. Wilson, H. P. Merritt and J. ". Grayson. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Porter of the Church of the Advent
 Mr~. Elizabeth K. HaIe-Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth K Hale, age 21. who died yesterday morn- ing at the residence, t017 Seven teenth street. south. will be held this morning at Il o'clock from the Lige Loy chapel with interment at Elmwood. The deceased is survi yed by her husband. Joseph E. Hale; her parents MT. and Mrs. Marcel King; one brother, L. M. King; and one sister, Miss Marion King. Her father is at present in Berlin where he is. assistant director of finance with the liquidation .om- mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Wiggins Will Meet
 Littleton in Place
 of Gibbons Aug. 26

New Orleans. August 17.-"Chuck" Wiggins of Indianapolis has been signed to meet Happy" Littleton of New Orleans in 15-round bout Au- gust 26 Mike Gibbons originally had been scheduled to meet Littleton, but of an operation for tonsilitis. Gib- bons will meet the winner of the Wiggins-Littleton bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 SUES GADSDEN R. R. co.

Gadsden August 17-(Special.)- )- Arthur Forsythe of Birmingham has filed papers, through his attorneys, in a suit to recover from the Gads- den Railway company in the sum of s4666.67 and additional attorneys fee of s750 claiming this sum due him by promissory note, with inter- est from June 1, 1920.
 The above corporation was organ ized for the purpose of taking ever the holdings of the A., C., G. X A. Ky Co. for the Alabama Power com Dany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
TO STAND AGAINST GREEK s
 By Associated Press

London, August 17.-Mustapha Renal Pasha, the Turkish national ist leader. is making stand against the advancing Greek forces at the site of the ancient city of Gordlum, near the confluence of the Sakarla and Pursuak rivers says d1spatch to the London Times from smyrna. The result of the fighting is not yet known. Gordium was used as a con centration camp by Alexander the Great ,in his invasion of Persia. It was the scene of the famous story Of the Gordian knot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
Bob Vines Bought
 By Memphis Chicks

Memphis. Tenn, August 17.-Bob Vines. pitcher of the Chattanooga Southern association club, has been purchased by the Memphis club, t was announced here tonight. Vines will complete the 1921 season with Chattanooga, reporting to Memphis next spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
LIVINGSTON WINS : FROM AKRON NINE

. Livingston, August 17.-(SpeciaI) ) In a well played game here today Livingston defeated Akron, to 3. Batteries: Hutto and Shinn for Iiv- ingston; Owen, Baker and Stivender for Akron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
SIGNS PACKING REGULATION BILL
 By Asnociated Pra~n

Washington, August l7.-The bill providing for federal regulation of the meat packing industry has been signed by President Harding. it was announced at the White House today Under the law the Secretary of Az riculture is given broad powers of contTo. and supervisions of the ;n- dustry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-18
AVENUE E BASEBALL
 NINE BEATS FIST ST

The Avenue F baseball team de- feated the Twentyfirst street nine 5 to 2, in a close game yesterday
 Score. R. H. D. avenue E ,................ Z Twenty first Street ...... 2 1 {
 Batteries: Stahmer and Jones; Jemison and Black.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
WASHINGTON NEWS LETTER
tBy PARKER LaMOORE)


In a recent issue of this letter it
was stated that the resignation OF Mr..
M. A. Hildreth as United States Dis
trict Attorney had been asked by the
Attorney Generals office. Mr.. Hill
,dreth has now denied this allegation.
Since the facts in the case were given
out without solicitation at the office
of Attorney General Daugherty by
the secretary to the Attorney Gen
eral himself one might be led to be-
)ieve that for some reason or other
the request from Washington was not
received by Mr.. Hildreth. Yet the
letter from the Attorney Generals
office was answered by Mr.. Hildreth
who therein proceeded to explain just
why the time for his resignation was
inopportune.
In this letter, according to the
voluntary information given by the
secretary to the Attorney General,
Mr.. Hildreth stated that he saw no
reason for his being relieved from Of
flee at this time; that he had not
made political speeches since assum-
ing office, nor been a party to parti-
san politics; and that the business in
the office of the North Dakota dis
trict made it a matter of public in
terest that he be retained in office.
All of this in effect was repeated at
the office of the Attorney General
of the United States.
Further, it was stated, Mr.. Hill
dreth requested a statement as to
the grounds for the resignation re-
f1D
erals office replied that the request
was based upon information placed
against the District Attorney for
North Dakota during the incumbency
of Attorney General Palmer, and
,shich included complaints concerning
MIR. Hildreth's conduct of office from
persons in the state.
All of which furnishes interesting
food for reflection. The disinterested
observer might be led to one at least
two conclusions. That someone in the
office Of the Attorney General of the
United States is subject to weird hal
lucinations; or that, perhaps, the
North Dakota Attorney himself has
forgotten the incidental letters in re-
gard to his resignation for the very
important duties of state that seem
to SO engross his attention.
Whether the matter will be allowed
to run along now for the remaining
year or so of Mr.. Hildreth's term Of
office, or whether pressure will be
brought to bear to air the matter
more thoroughly remains of course a
matter of speculation. 1t is under
stood that Mr.. Hildreth has stated
*hat he has received assurance from
the North Dakota senator's that he
has not been asked to resign. And he
may be right. Which leaves merely
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
the matter of one or two letters to be

the matter of one or two letters to be
explained.
In the meantime, the present in
cumbent othe contrary notwith-
standing, some people seem to have
the idea that the office Of United
States District Attorney is soon to
be vacated. Which naturally leads
to the matter of his succession.
Friends in North Dakota are said to
be advancing the names of several
potential candidates. One of these
is Senator Mcbride, of Dickinson,
well-known legislator and lawyer
from the western section of the state.
Theodore Elton, of Grand Forks, is
also mentioned. If the matter of
the new Federal Judge is settled soon
that will probably release the names
of several others who may be put
forward. 1t will be recalled that for
mer Attorney General Andrew Mill
er, of Bismarck, now considered by
many as the leading contender for
the Federal Judgeship, was once
mentioned in this connection. And
Francis Murphy, of Minot, has also
figured in speculation regarding both
jobs. Only to name a few of the men
favored by North Dakota friends.
This brings us to the matter Of the
judgeship which is still holding fire,
the bill not having yet passed the
House. This will come however when
the bill comes up in the regular order
for it is not likely to be seriously op-
posed. AS far as the appointment is
concerned little has developed that
tends to cast further light upon the
situation. Andrew Miller, Of Bis
marck, who has been about the Cap
tol for sometime, and whose sojourn
here perhaps has been indicative Of
aspirations for the place, has left
Washington ostensibly to return to
North Dakota. He is said to be on
the inside track and in the opinion of
many in North Dakota, who have in
terested themselves in the matter, is
the man likely to get the place. Seth
Richardson, whose visit here also led
to comment associating him with the
appointment, only stayed in the city
about half as long as Mr.. Miller.
Some people might consider this in
the light of barometer to the situ-
alton. And some might not Other
men prominently talked of for the
job have not been here at all. And a
few who have been here have not been
mentioned at all. Washington is a
center for tourists and this is the
logical season for sightseeing. AS
we'll as for jobseeking.
In the legislative field nothing new
has developed of particular interest
to the people of the state. The Young
Emergency Tariff bill, introduced by
Congressman George M. Young at the
opening of the present Congress, has
been signed by the President. This
is the first piece of major legislation
effecting the Northwest to any ap-
preciable extent that has been enacted
into law during the session now Qn-
derway.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02

The House is now debating the
packers-control bill and the bill is
meeting but little opposition. The
packers have seen fit to lift much of
their opposition since the bill ook its
present form and since the sentiment
of Congress became known to the ex-
tent that passage of the bill was an
assured possibility. The bill has been
amended by the House Committee SO
as to place the enforcement Of regula-
ton upon the Secretary of Agricul-
ture instead of under the Federal
Trade Commission. This bill should
pass this week.
The Sweet bill, to consolidate var
ious government agencies dealing
with soldier relief, is slated to come
up for consideration this week. This
bill is in line with the recommcnda-
tions Of the Dawes committee. And
consideration Of permanent tariff
act is likely to begin about June Is.
In the Senate Committee on Mill
tary Affairs the bill to give emergen-
cy officers additional compensation
to the amount now received by dis
abled officers of the regular army is
now under discussion. Lieutenant
Alfred G.. Bartram, of jamestown,
who was severly wounded while on
duty with the famous yankee" d.
vision, was one of the men to appear
in the interests of the bill Friday.
erican Legion.
The Ward County independent., 1921-06-02
Minot Assn of Commerce Notes

Minot Assn of Commerce Notes
If in need Of Help, remember that
the State and Federal Employment
office, phone All, can supply your
needs at all times. Likewise, if you
know of anyone desiring work have
them get in touch with the employ
ment office.
Tuesday evening, June 7th, is the
annual meeting Of the Assn of Com
merce, at which time directors for
the coming two years are elected.
This is a general membership meet
ing, when reports will be given and
something of great Importance to all
persons interested in the welfare of
Minot will be discussed. If you are
in any way interested in this your
home, city be sure to attend this
meeting. Dinner will be served at
6:15. If no one calls on you with
tickets, call 243, and have one set
aside for you.
"A boy that's clean inside and out
side, who neither looks up to the rich
nor down on the poor, who can lose
without squealing and win without
Dragging, who is considerate to wo-
men, children and old people, who
does his good turn every day, who is
too brave to lie, too generous to
cheat, and who takes his share of
the world and lets the other fellow
have his-that's SCOUT" The Mi
not Boy Scouts are making big plans
for their summer camp this year. A
fund is being raised to finance the
work necessary to make the camp the
place it should be.
The State Board of Electricians
held their regular yearly examination
for Electricians in the Assn rooms on
Tuesday of this week. About IS
young men of Minot and vicinity took
advantage of this opportunity to quail
ify as Electricians.
Reports indicate that in the vicin-
ity of Turtle Lake the roads are so
we'll marked a person couldn't get
lost trying to get to Minot, if they
wanted to. The people of that vici-
nifty realize that every tourist they
can draw means real money to their
Golfers.
The Senate Committee on Inter-
state Commerce has recommended
that the bill calling for seasonal coal
rates be passed. That would mean
that coal would move at low rate
Of freight during the spring and sum-
mer and at higher rate during the
fall and winter. In this connection
Geo. H. Cushing of the American
Wholesale Coal Assn asserted in
Chicago, May 18th, that with 100000
idle cars, thousands of idle engines
and idle railroad employees as soon
as people want coal they can get it,
without any possible chance of coal
panic this year. However, to be safe,
"BUY COAL EARLY"