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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-06
FLOR|D|ANs CAST|GATE
BLACKS AS "D|STURBERs"
Negroes Association Composed of
"Aicddling, Fussing" Persons,
Says representative Clark.
INJURE BLACKS IN THE SOUTH
Officers of Society bringing iccu-
sationS Composed OF "NCw York
Negroes Fcasting and Fattcning
on Southern DarkicS."
ley Assoclatcd rress.l

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-'rhc Assoc
citation for the Advancement Of Col
orcd People was denounced before
the House Census Committee today
by Representative Clark. of Florida.
as an organization composed OF
"moddiing, fussinE" persons who ARE
working on the ignorant negroes or
tho South to keep themselves in good
positions"
The association. Mr.. Clark as
ted, has never done u thing that
hasn't injured the negroes in the
South"
ITS actions have made for racial
clashes" he declared.
Mr.. Clark appeared before the com
nittec 10 present further documen-
tary evidence in reply TO charges OF
representatives OF the association
that negroes in Florida were dis
eliminated against in the November
election.
Florida is giving the negro every
right under the law, Representative
Clark. Of that state. declared before
the committee, presenting further do
nial Of charges that negroes in
Florida had been prevented from
voting. we are not going to have
negro domination in Florida" AIR.
Clark asserted
"t"mposcd OF New York Negroes"
Not n single negro from Florida
has complained, Mr.. Clark said. and
the charges were made by New York
negroes who are rcastinS and fattcn-
ing on the honest negroes of the
South"
Mr.. Clark presented a telegram
from Mayor Martin, of Jacksonville.
in which denial was made that ne
grocs were deprived OF the right TO
vote there on election day. Tho day
WAS quiet and orderly, he said. and
passed without Il single arrest, lead
ing citizens of both races co-opcrat-
ing to avoid any possible trouble.
MIR. Clark also read to The COM
mittoc Il telegram from u negro doc
tor of Jacksonvillc. j. Seth HI.
stating that he had voted ON cleo
tion day. This was ono OF the cases
cited hy the representatives Of the
Society for the Advancement of COL
orcd People in support OF their
charges that negroes were kept from
voting.
Florida. Mr.. Clark said, has rs
fair election laws as any State In
| the Union, and they arc az fairly ad
ministcrcd." lie filed copy OF then,
with the committee.
Discrimination Is Denied.
There is no discrimination in Flor
| ida against the negro and AL per-
sons Who were qualified were allowed
10 vote and We're given the protec-
ton Of the officers of the law, Ia
declared. lie also said that there
was white Democratic party. 3
white Republican party and party
composed of both whites and negroes
who claimed Republican dcsigna-
ton in his state in the last election
Mr.. Clark read n telegram from
the supervisor OF Orange County
which stated that the negro Owe,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-01-06

iaghan's presence on his ship until
~ was too late to report to the
British authorities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
GALBREATH ADMITTED TO AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP
Rx Associated Prc.s

Chattanooga, May s.-Dr. William Fred Galbreath, executive secretary of the Southern Presbyterian progressive pr ogramme for raising a fund of $75, 900, = GOO for promoting the interests of that denomination, was admitted to American citizenship in federal circuit court, his petition developing unusual circum- stances. s. aa
 pr. Galbreath, who is a well known Presbyterian minister, having held inn portant pastorates at Dallas, Tex. Tex arkana and other cities, had believed up to the outbreak of the World war that he was an American citizen, his father having come here from Canada and taking out initial papers. When the war came and inspection of aliens was frightened up, it was found that the minister's father had never completed his citizenship. Dr. Galbreath immedi- ately made application for his first pa pers and was admitted as a full-fledged American by Judge Edward T. Sanford today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
II SEEMED LIKE
 ICOULD NOT LIVE
Her Recovery After Three Years of Suffering Was a
 Great Surprise

Fanlac acted altogether different from other medicines I have taken. for il went flSht after my troubles at once and now after taking only three bottles am we'll woman, declared Mrs Maud Fl. Miller, 641 Dempster street New South Memphis, Tenn.
 About three years ago began suffer ing from stomach trouble, which con tnued to grow worse until at times 1t seemed like I could not live. I had in thing without it's hurting me, and my liver was very inactive. After every neal I would bloat up with gas until l could hardly breathe and my heart acted so queerly that at times I was actually frightened. I was extremely nervous, could not stand the least noise around me, and it was simply impossible for me to get good nights sleep. I felt tired and worn out all the time, and was so badly constipated I had to con- tnually take something for this, as well as my other troubles.
 Some of my friends and relatives had taken Tanlac with such fine results l decided to try it myself We'll sir, 1 now have a splendid appetite, can eat just anything I want and never have a sign of indigestion. My liver is active my nerves in fine shape, I sleep well and have regained my strength so that I can do my housework with greater ease than in years. To tell the truth there has been such an Improvement in my condition I am actually surprised at it. and as Tanlsc deserves all the credit I can never say enough for it."-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

erty was operated under the abnormal conditions of a world war. The de- mand for labor and materials in all industrial enterprises was greatly in excess of the supply. In the effort to combine this stupendous aggregate of independent lines into single and co $ ordinating concern much of the op- eratng property of the individual car riers was inextricably intermingled.
 President Wilson stated at the time the roads were taken over that he would recommend to Congress the passage of a law providing that the railway proper ties be maintained in substantially as good repair as when taken over," and, acting upon his recommendation, Con- gress provided that a standard contra ct should contain such q clause. It is the difference of opinion over the construc- tion of the rules in this provision of the contract that has caused the majority of the controversies between the carriers and the administration, the report said.
 Every settlement presents peculiar diff ferences. the report said, many of them being serious practical questions which
 involve more than mere matters of ac- counting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
HIGHEST COURT MAY HAVE TOPASS ON THE
 AMOUNT DUE ROADS
Estimated Amount Claimed By Roads for Undermain- tenance Will Push a BiI-
 lion Dollars
Pr Associatnd Prrna

Washington, May 9.-Differences be . tween the administration and the car riers as to the liability of the govern ment for under maintenance during federal control, amounting to several hundred million dollars may be car red to the supreme court for final ad- justment, the report said IL was esti mated that when all the carriers have filed their under maintenance claims they will aggregate between $700 900, 0eo and $500, 000.00
 The report showed that the railroad administration had assets aggrega ting s4So,sS0, 13S.OS, consisting of negotia- ble obligations of the carriers such as equipment trust obligations and notes and bonds taken by the admifistra ton during federal control.
 The delay in settling claims has been caused chiefly by the slowness or the roads in filing their claims, the report said, adding that practical ly no claims had been filed in 1920.
 Up to the present time 149 of the 555 roads taken over have filed their claims representing 5S.5 of the entire milega, excluding short lines.
 I have no desire to exaggerate the importance of the complexities of making this final settlement" the di- rector general said in his report. 1t IS undoubtedly the great adjustment between one tenant and over 500 land l lords that ever occurred. The prop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
SPEEDY JUSTICE
 IN MURDER CASE
By Associated Press

Greenvile, s. C., May 9.-A record for speedy justice was made for Greenvilie county tonight when, just 72 hours after he fired the shot that killed Policeman George S Burroughs, William Thomp- son. negro, was found guilty of murder in court and sentenced to die. in the electric chair at Columbia May T.
 Thompson. who was captured Satur- day afternoon in a ,three-hour chase, during which he fired 42 shots at citi- zens and officers who were pursuing g him, was spirited away to the Spartan burg jail Saturday night after being brought to the jail here. He was brought back to Greenville this morn ing to be placed in the court of sessions, hich convened it's May term today. Thompson. was arraigned during the morning and pleaded not guilty.
 A dozen witnesses were examined for the state and three for the defense. he did not intend to shoot the officer, but that his pistol went off accidentally during the struggle.
 Testimony was concluded this after noon Tonight the court reconvened Arguments started at 8 o'clock and comprised an eight-minute speech for the defense and 16-minute speech for the state. Judge Mauldin charged the jury for IS minutes. The jury received the case at S:46 an da verdict of guilty was read at S:55. Sentence was pro- nounced at 9.04 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
CAPTAIN FOLEY RESIGNS
 FROM SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, May 9.--The resignation of Capt Paul Foley, United States navy, as director of operations of the shipping board, was announced tonight by Chair man Benson. ". B. Keene, assistant director of operations, has been des- ignated acting director.
 Captain Foley who was formerly lake steamer executive of the board, was ap- pointed director of operations in March 1920, succeeding John F.. Cushing of San Francisco.
 Captain Foley said that he submitted his resignation after the chairman had decided today to have Assistant Director Keene represent the, division of opera tions before the House committee or appropriations. Captain Foley is line officer of tho navy and will resume active sea duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
DARING H0LD-UP IN HEART OF THEATRE
 SECTION OF NEW YORK

New York, May s.-Two daring rob- per staged hc'd-up within the doors of 2 crowded Bowery motion picture thea trs tonight. afterwards shooting the vic tim while in the theatre lobby. Edward Mamafriedonio, a clerk who was robbed, was sitting in the center of the house when a well dressed man told him his brother was i'll in the wash room. When Mamfriedonio entered the room second man with B revolver halted him and took s5oo in cash. -~
 As the victim followed the pair .in1o the lobby pleading the return of his money the robbers shot him twice and escaped in the crowd. He Is not ex- pected to live. The audience, hearing the shots, fled from the house through a back door
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
CUBAN RAILROADS HAVE
 SETTLED WITH STRIKERS
By Associated Press

Havana, Cuba, May 9.-The efforts oi government mediators to effect a settle ment of strike on the Cuban Railroad company's line have been rewarded with a compromise between the men and the company and resumption in traffic
 The company agreed to restore five of D discharged employees to their positions and the men resumed work under the previous working agreement pending the formation of new agreements within che month by mixed commission to be com posed of representatives of the company and employees,
 The first train to run in more than two weeks started last night for Santa Clara, Santiago, Camaguey and other important points in eastern Cuba, which have been isolated as result of the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
WILLING TOILET THE
 GOVERNOR HAVE HIS.
 WAY ON PORT BILL
Mobile Board Hopes He Will Let Amendments on Port Improvements Get Be-
 fore Extra Session

Mobile, May Special )-Giving full credit to Gov. Thomas E. Kilby as a business executive whose attitude is fa- vorable toward the port of Mobile, the Mobile county board of revenue today unanimously adopted resolution approv- ing a suggestion of Senator John A. Rogers that representatives in the leg isiature be asked to pledge themselves to consider only matters advocated py the governor should the latter convene a special session of the legislature.
 The resolution expressed a hope, how ever, that the governor would see fit to include in the special session call pro posed amendment to the constitution per- hitting state aid for the development or the local port.
 The unanimous decision of the board on the Rogers suggestion came after Sena- tor John Craft of Mobile had explained the importance of state aid for port development, and that he had been in formed the chief executive would put such matter in his call or would send a special message to the legislature, after it convenes, making such suggestions.
 Sentor Craft let it be. known that he believed the governor is now feeling out" the voters of the state as regards their opinion on state aid for the port, He credited the governor with being in- terested in the port, and believed that ne would not fail to do everything posslnle for it's development His short speech to the board was favorable to the adop- tion of a resolution suggested by Sena- tor Rogers, who, as chairman or the state highway commission, is directly in- terested in submitting the S25,oOW0 road bond amendment again to the people.
 The Mobile senator said the bona amendment, as we'll as the amendment exernpting soldiers from poll taxes, are worthy and should be voted on at a time when the port amendment is not on the ballot.
 Adoption of the resolution was an in dication that the chief executive IS now considering an extra session, and that ne would suggest, among other things. re submission in the general election on tne port and amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
TWO CONNECTS TIP OF F ICIALS OFF ID MONEY ORDER THEFT
Two Informants Now Serving Time for Playing the Same Kind of Game on
 Uncle Sam
By Associated Press


 New York, May 9.-Informtaion fur nished department of justic eofficials by two convicts in the Atlanta federal peni- tentiary caused the arrest of three men charged with obtaining more than s250,0OO by forging stolen money order blanks. These men are said to be members of a band which also operated in Cleveland, Albany, Syracuse and Buffalo.
 Simultaneous with the arrest here, a man and woman were taken into custods J by the Cleveland police. The names of five prisoners were withheld by Assist ant District Attorney Louis D. Schwartz, who said the master mind of the con spiracy was being trailed by federal agents and that his arrest was momen- tarily expected
 This. band, MT. Schwartz asserted, worked in novel way. One of them would obtain position in drug store soda fountain having easy access to a postal substation. The next step con sisted in stealing pad of money orders and official. postal stamp. The blanks and the stamp would then be mailed to a confederate in another city. By supply ing members Of the band with a large number of blanks, money orders, appar- ently genuine, began to flood the cities in which the band worked. The forged money orders were mailed back and forth from city to city, to escape detec- tion by federal agents, Mir Schwartz de- clared.
 Hotel keepers and theatres were the heaviest sufferers by cashing these spu- rious money orders. One of the plans, MT. Schwartz said, was one of the band would telephone to theatre and reserve seats for a performance several days ahead mailing a money order to liquidate the amount. Later he would call at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
INDIANS TO CONTINUE
 THEIR IMMORAL DANCE
Rx Aseosisted Press

Duluth, MInn., May s.-Chippewa In dians in the Lake Superior district ex- pect to disregard recent order issued by Charles H. Burke, newly appointed commissioner of Indian affairs, which condemns certain Indian dances as inn moral, and suggests that this type ot dance be eliminated, it was indicated today.
 John Arten of Superior, member of tke Legislative committee of the head of the lakes council, said today the council re- cerved a similar order several years ago when Cato Sells was Indian commis- sioner. No attention was paid to the first order, MT. Arten said, as the coun- cil did not consider dances indulged in by the tribe, as objectionable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
NEWS OF ROCKFORD

Rockford May s.-(Special) )-The senior class of the Coosa County Higa school was entertained last Saturday evening at the high school auditorium by the junior class. Of and on during the evening many interesting games and contests were participated in, aft- CT which refreshments were served to the guests The following seniors were rresent: John H, Robinson, Carrie Love Jones. Oliver Stewart. Aleene Lecroy, Meredith Wallace, Sara Bentley and Adlal Murchison.
 The Epworth league will put on "A Trip Around the World" next Friday night. In this trip Africa. Japan and China will be represented at the diff .erent homes of Rockford. Much inter- est IS being manifest and 1t is expected to make success. The proceeds from the trip around the world will go to- ward paying the claims of the league
 The Radcliffe Chautauqua of Wash ington, D. c. will give three cays' exhibition at Rockford May 1T..1s and IS. As this is the first chautauQua for Rockford much interest Is anticipated over 1t. The subject for the afternoon entertainments will be vBuilding q Community and for the evening will Dc "American Ideals.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
QUESTION OF BROKERAGE
 BEFORE RICE MlLLERS
By Associated Prcss

New Orleans, May 9.-The question or brokerage was discussed to the exclusion of all other matters at the opening ses- sion of the convention of the Associated Rice Millers of America, and the Rice Millers association, which opened a joint session here this afternoon.
 Whether the present brokerage system will be continued or whether some kind of readjustment will be made will depend upon the report of a special committee at Tuesdays session, officials of the two organizations announced tonight.
 The question of brokerage has brought many rice brokers to this city who are said to be anxiously awaiting decision by the joint convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
YOUNG BOYS CONFESS
 KILLING MANUFACTURE
Rx Associnteh Prrss

Philadelphia, May s.-Two boys,
 rested in their school class rooms. c fessed, the police say. that they W with a third, an older boy, who s and killed Edward E. Hatch, veal brick manufacturers of Riverton, N. last Saturday at his boathouse.
 The boys, Walter Dazejewski, B, q David Augustine, 15. both of Philac phia, are alleged by the police 10 hi named George Conn, 1s, as the sla of Hatch. The police are searching Conn in New York, where he was s to have told the other lads he would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10

bought the tickets with the expectation of having 25 guests. but at the last no ment learned that only a few of them could attend, asking that a refund be made on the unusued tickets. In many cases this was done only to learn within q few days that spurious money order had been used to pay for me tickets.
 The two men in the penitentiary ~ho gave the information leading to the five arrests were convicted of obtaining moiiey by forging stolen money orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Ask Change of Venue

Helena, Ark., May s.-Application Tor change of venue in the case of Jons Martin, one of six negroes to be re- tried on charges of murder growing out of the Elaine riot in 1878, today was taken under advisoment by the court The negroes have been tried twice pre- viously, found guilty Dy the lower court in each instance, and the verdict re- versed by the state supreme court SIX other negroes sentenced with them are awaiting execution on June 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 TO EXTEND LARGE SUM
By Aseeei..ed Press

Washington, May s.-Approximtaely $ GOO 900 of the Knights of Columbus war fund will have been expeneded and com nitted on vocational and academic train ing for veterans by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, Supreme Treasurer pan el J. Callahan. announced here tooay. Of this sum, he added, 8 s0ocO has peen expended and budgeted for technical anu business courses for 15o.ooo service men and H,500,0O0 has been provided TOT scholarships in 3S colleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Bond Issue for Montgomery

Montgomery, May S.-An election to de- eide whether or not the county board of revenue has the authority to is- sue $50O, 900 in bonds will be held in Montgomery tomorrow. Of the amount set forth in the bond issue $sn0o00 will be used for building rural consolidated schools, the balance to go to the general improvement fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Belgium Signs Up

Hy 'AssOciate1 Press
 Geneva May 9.-Belgium has ad- hered to the international court of the League of Nations the Belgian min- ister to Switzerland, F. PeItzer, sign ing the document this afternoon. Bel gium Is the thirty third signatory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Would Curtail Powers

Baton Rouge. La. May S.-The Louis- jana constitutional convention, by unani- nous vote, late today adopted resolu- ton memorializing Congress to curtail the powers which have been assumed by the interstate commerce commission. The resolutions mention specifically the conn missions interpretation of the, transpor- tation act of 1920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
VOTE TO BACK STRIKING
 SEAG0lNG ENGINEERS
By As.eciated Press

Newport News, Va, May s.-Engineers on railroad tugs in Hampton Roads voted tonight to strike in sympathy with the sea-going engineers it was learned on reliable authority. The strike will affect only the movement of freight.
 Little change was reported today in the strike situation here. Several ships are loaded and awaiting the signing of tul crews before sailing. Tickets continue in their efforts to influence strikebreakers against signing up. Police reserves were called today to quell threatened riot but no disturbance occurred.
 Railroad officials declare that the tug engineers strike will not affect the move ment of ships. A similar strike during the war was handled successfully when masters and pilots docked incoming boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Fayette High Officers

x ayette, Nay y.--- --(Speciai.J-7-1AI nj Al uinHI association of Fayette County .High school held A meeting May with & large number presept. Onieers elected were: President. Charles Odom; vice president, Clarence Smith;> secretxry
 Julian Newton. treasurer; Harvey Cam non; chairman membership conmittee
 Mrs Fl. K. Donaldson; social Mrs. Dor othy Robertson. memorial. Irene Hig- z ins a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Suffers MIN Tonsiis

Anniston, May a.-tSpecial. .)-Georse W. Turnipseed. superintendent of the Annis- ton Notwithstanding cOmpany plant here, Monday with | throat aR4ction. an operation for the removal of his tonsils likely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-10
Tug Boats tn Ston

Norfolk, May s.-~The Marine Engi- neers' Beneficial association, composed Of engineers on tugboats in Hampton Roads, at a meeting tonight voted to stop work Wednesday in sympathy with the striking seamen. The tugboat engi- neers intend to support the deep seamen to the limit; officers of the association announced after the meeting.