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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Dear Santa, bring Us something
to feed a sick dove Of peace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

The invention to take darkness
out Of tho movies will also take out
some loving couples.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09
OBSERVATIONS

Three years ago the British said
there would be peace in ireland by
Christmas. Hope this is the
Christmas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

From the price OF eggs they
must think Christmas Is Easter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

II wishes were money, we woult
all have a million for Christmas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Only men who want to pay In
cyme tax are those who don't have
to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Every girl likes outdoor sports
If they are handsome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Must 70 bad to 0o easy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

The good die young SO do good
resolutions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

"Can a man make love in an air
pIans?" ls an Indiana court ques-
ton, He can't without help.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

The height Of fashion Is KNEE
high.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Those bathing beautie7. who left
magazine covers not long ago, arc
posing for 1922 calendars.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Hoover, who says we are sick
eight days OF each year, forgets
the first Of the month comes twelve
times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Henry Ford's friends call him
''Hen" because his plans hatch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Men who only look out for
Number One forget how small It
Is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-09

Congress wants $4,000, 1000.
Nine naughts for naught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
Democrats Not to Permit Resignation of Underwood { As Party Leader M Senate

tion and Senator Harrison in the very important matter of politics..
 This procedure. furthermore, would make unnecessary. 1t is pointed out, q party caucus and election in which sharp differences of opinion. would develop There would be opposition to the election of Senator Hitchcock as leader, and were Senator Hitch cock defeated and either Senator Simmons or Senator Harrison elect- ed friction and division in ranks woud result, 1t is believed.
 According to Senator Harrison, the plan he approves would have the ad- ditional merit of guaranteeing the return of Underwood to the helm following his service on the disar- mament conference.
 Senator Harrison declared that George White. chairman of the demo- cratic national committee, has con- cluded to call meeting of the conn mittee probably in October. in order to arrange for the congressional campaigns next year and take pre- liminary stsps for the presidential campaign three years hence. He knew nothing. however. regarding the report that members said to bs partial to w. c. McAdoo had forced this concitsion on the chairman.
 Tho piAes and sxact date of the meettng have not been determined. Senator AArrinon ss tA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
THOUSANDS WATCH KU KLUX PARADE RICHMOND STREETS
No Applause Greets lnvisi- ble Empire Knights Who March Silently Through
 Virginia Capital

By Associated Press

Richmond. Va, September 17.--A crowd estimated at between 5000 and 10000 people silently stood on the sidewalks of this city tonight to watch the passing of the parade of Richmond klan No. l, Knights of the ku Klux Kian. The white-robed figures, headed by men on horseback, marched aIong the principal streets
 No untoward incident marked the event. There were 602 knights in line. The klan gathered at the city auditorium at o'clock.
 While Chief of Police Sherry had announced that he did not deem 1t necessary to take any extra precau- tions because of the parade. num- Der of extra policemen were on duty and number of plain clothes men mingled with the crowd.
 No Applnusc
 At no point along the line of march was there an outburst of applause. not even when, along toward the end of the processions, knights, carrying a huge American flag, passed in re- view. At the head of the procession ican flag and anotner the emblem of the state of Virginia, but they. too. usually the signal for an outbreak, passed in silence. There was not even the semblance of a demonstra- ton along the whole line of march. Traffic moved as usual at all points. The crowd which witnessed the pa rade was not much larger than that which usually turns out on Saturday nj ghts.
 No concerted effort had been made to have the parade stopped when the klan first announced that it in- tended to parade. Chief of Police Sherry gave 1t as his opinion that there was no way to stop it, so long as those participating were orderly and law abiding There is no law, he said. to prevent masked men from parading through the streets.
 Today however; Alderman Julian I. Wintree said that when the board of aldermen and the common council meet in joint session in November he would introduce an ordinance to prevent masked parades in the fu- ture. The ordinance would be so drafted, he said, as to prevent secret societies whose members wear masks from using any public building for meetings or any other purpose. The auditorium in which the knights met tonight Is owned by the city of Rich ond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
Three Foreign Nations Join In Solemn Tribute
 to American ZR-2 Dead
Even Skies Weep During Funeral Indoors Span gled Banner Brings Cheer to Relatives of Brave Naval Men-Flowers Cover
 Flag -Draped Caskets

hands were trembling and his eyes moist.
 Hold Martial Funeral
 As promptly as the navy runs through its maneuvers it began the service for its hero dead. It was a martial funeral worthy of the gall lant men who had sought adventure and found death
 Because of rain. which became a downpcur at ? o'clock <fhe hour set for the ceremony, the service was held in the yard mess hall instead or outdoors
 At one end of the whitewashed hall was the speakers platform and in front of it, In a long, solemn row. the dead. Each coffin was shrouded in the. American flag. each was covered with flowers. each bore simple card bearing the name and rank of the decedents.
 First to file into the mess hall were the American guards of honor- picked seamsn and men from the marine corps. The line of blue and (Continsed ea Page Efsht.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
STRIKE OF MINERS, RA|LROADERS, IS
 MORE THAN LIKELY
Two and One half Million Men Involved In Latest Walkout Threat-Would Tie
 Up Industry
By HARDEN C0LFAX peciaI Correspondent Of The Age Herald. Copyright, 1921, by The Agc-Herald.)

tCOpyrlEnt, lbSl, Dy AHc AEc-hcFnuJ
 Washington, September l7.-Ahead. with the span of seven days, lies the industrial rubicon The two chief industries of the country, coal and transportation, are marching toward it. Strikes threaten both. Two and one-half million men are ,nvolved. Whether the country will continue to go forward in It's reviv- ing prosperity or receive setback comparable to the slowing down in England after the miners strike Is to be determined largely by labor leaders at Chicago and Indianapolis
 An alliance between the railroad workers of the country and the na- tion's coal mine employees, somewhat similar to the offensive and defensive agreement of the triple alliance of miners railway men and transport workers in England. an alliance whose bonds snapped at the test, however--is among the possibilities. For years, union officials of ad- vanced thought, have dreamed of such a partnership here. It appears within their grasp the coming week.
 While the railroad employees lead CTS meet at Chicago to canvass and announce the strike vote, the miners meet in Indianapolis to shape their policies for the next two years and to elect officers to lead them during that period. In one case, 1t seems almost that John Lewis, the present union head, will lead the miners again and that he will stand fast and firm on platform declaring against reductions in the wartime wage scale now in effect. It is likely that the miners will demand an in- crease. In the other case indications point to decision of rail workers to strike in protest. largely, against reduction in overtime pay.
 Workers in Sympathy
 It Is fact not generally known to the public that between the min CTS and the rail workers there exist the deepest bonds of sympathy. Both have much in common. Both come in close contact through their work. In the past here and there, rail workers have shown many times their Fellowship felling for striking miners. Instances are on record where this feeling was translated into unwillingness on the part of union labor. working on railroads. to handle the product of non-union mines. In time of strike.
 No one can tell what 1.500 or more men, meeting in convention to dis
 (Continued on Page Eight.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
SHIPPING BOARD IN
 SIGHT OF EXPENSE GUT, LASkER SAYS
Hope to Soon Make Receipts and Expenditures Balance. Estimates for Opera
 ton Made
By Associated Press

Washington, September IT. The shipping board, which President Harding recently stated had entailed expenditures from the treasury of ap- proximately three and a half billion dollars, lis getting in sight of the end of the need for asking great sums" Chairman Lasker announced today.
 The board chairman made his an- nouncement in connection with sub mission to Director of Budget Dawes, of additional estimates amounting to $26,5o0.000, which he said would be needed by the board to continue op- erations this fiscal year. Next year. however, the chairman added, board operations should not cost the gov ernment more than $50,000,000, one half of the amount estimated as nec- essary this year.
 The appropriations for the two years, totaling s150.O00, ,O0o, Chair man Lasker said, should, if construc- ton were left out of consideration, tide the board over until world trade conditions improved and the provf- sions of the merchant marine act were fully into effect.
 "1f world business is improved. !" he added, the whole operating loss sustained by the board is expected to be wiped out. In addition, as we collect back debts due the board our appropriations will become smaller until we hope there will come a time when the receipts and expenditures will balance"
 Claims outstanding against the board were estimated by the chair man between sl5,ooo,o0o and Ao.- 100000, but to offset these. he said, were millions of dollars due the board on back debts which the board Is hopeful of collecting. Operations dur ing July, he added, entailed loss Of s5,700.000 s compared with s10,o0o,- 900 to $12,000,o0o several months ago He predicted the board would be able to operate for the remainder of the fiscal year at loss of not more than s5.000, 900 month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS Washington Bureau The Agc-Herald
 500 DaVtdnOn Bufldina

Washington, September 17.-(Spe- cial) .--Senator Oscar w. Underwood of Alabama, recently made a member of the American delegation to the conference for the limitation of ar mament. will not be permitted to re- sign as democratic leader of the Sem ate. according to a statement this afternoon by Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi.
 It is understod that tho Alabama senetor in letter addressed to the Mississippi senator and received by him today put himself entirely in the hands of his associates. and thereby expressed willingness to re- sign the leadership or continue to serve just as his associates thought the wiser policy.
 . Senator Harrison declared that the jparty in the senate. in his opinion. would retain Underwood as leader and Senator Hitchcock of NebrEBsA [ as assistant chairman of tho caucus without the formality of official de. termination. This arrangennsnt would result in Senator elmmons repre- ssntiag the party in fiscal issisia-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
JOHNSON REPLIES
 ID HE STATEMENT. MADE BY GEO. WARD.
Chairman of Stephenson Defense Committee" Says Law Will Take Its
 Course

The Age Herald last night received a communication written on printed stationery of the stephenson De- fense Committee. John c. Johnson, Chairman, 121ia N. Twenty first street, Birmingham, Ala"
 The communication Is as follows:
 ITO the Public:
 'I wish to call your attention to a statement of George B. Ward as published in The Age Herald of Sep tember r, relative to the stephen son-Coyle matter. Mir. Ward has much to say about the hanging of a negro at Centreville, Ala, and the return ing soldiers. The writer sees noth- ing strange about this matter. The soldiers were there to protect the negro against possible mob violence. We are quite sure that should the agitation of MT. Ward and others make it necessary, these same soldiers or others will be furnished by the great state of Alabama to protect Mir. Stephenson.
 Now, MT. Ward seems to be satis- fled with the legal way in which the negro's case was handled. Why can't he await the action of the court in Stephenson's case? Be patient, George' and let the law take its course. MT. Ward refers to religeous agitation and prosecutions. The only agglta- ton that we have seen with reter- ence to this matter has come rom MT. Ward and the two noted minis- ters mentioned by him.
 MT. Ward does not seem to be con tent with seeking to prejydlce the minds of the people against MT. stephenson but attacks the acts or Jefferson county grand jury.
 "He refers to the Stephenson-Coyie matter in the following language; The crime of killing Father Coyle is being charged against the entre community Happily, under the laws of Alabama the killing or Priest Coyle is yet in the category oI oiily a homicide, and will remain as such until it shall. have been proven to pc a crime, if a crime 1t IS, by compe- tent testimony before jury 10 e1. clusion of raasonhpie uoup'' Isshould be rsngmbered tnat tne tan Einc Aof il human life Is homicide which may or nay not be a crime. II would suggest that MT. Ward await 2 timc with patience until a fury can be informed of the facts Tn this case. and their answer returned. "As to tho community being charged with the killing of Priest Coyle. we have heard of no such charge, except from Bishop Allen and George Ward.
 Tt seems little strange to the writer that of all the killings Tn Jefferson county this is the nrst one in which George Ward has manifested so much interest. Tell us. George, hy you are so interest ed in this particular case.
 "George asked the question:: ls Birmingham a coward?' No. George the good people of Birmingham are not towards. If we ever were, we shook off that cowardice four years ago when we took you out of the big chair at the city hall and stopped the flow of tho peoples funds into the coffers of private institutions. 'In conclusion let me say that this caso will not be tried by George and his kind but at the proper time will be tried by the properly constituted authorities, who will hear all the facts leading up to this homicide and will govern themselves accord ingly.-JOHN c. JOHNSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
By As.ociated Press

New York. September l1.--The na- ton, from President to humbiest cit Izen. today paid tribute to the memory of ls brave men. M
 These 1s..were tAmerican officers and men Of the Inflated dirigible zR-2 whose disastrous plunge into the river Humber put two nations in mourning.
 Around the caskets of 16-7for one has been buried on British soii-gath- cred in the New York navy yard this afternoon, great band or mourners. coming from all ranks of American society. With them in reverent sympathy stood guards of honor from three foreign nations-- Crest Britain, France and Brazil-- which landed partiss from warships now h port.
 Secretary of the Navy Dsnby. rep resenting Prssident and c-binet. at tended the memorial service and placed on each casket bouquet. of flowers. When he bad finished, his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

A..
 Refgarding a statement that this firm had furnished copy of report of testimony in the trial at Hamilton. to members of the American Legion for use in the recent action taken regarding Judge Horace c. Wilkin- son. Mir Brazelton makes the follow ing signed statement:
 BraxeltOn's Statement
 My attention has been called to statement made by the state execu- tive committee of the American Le- zion, to the effect that the official stenographic report shows that cer- tain statements were made by Judge Horace c. Wilkinson at the last hear ing of the guardsmen at Hamilton.
 ''Mr c. B. Firth of my firm was sworn in by the judge of the circuit court at Jasper as one of tho official reporters. MT. W. K. Schanz. the of f:cial reporter of the circuit court at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
325 INDICTED IN
 RECENT MINE WAR
 ON MURDER CHARGE
Officials of Mine Workers Union Are Named in BIan- ket True Bill
By Associated Press

Logan. W. Va. September 17.-- Three hundred and twenty-five names were included in a, blanket indictment, charging murder, Te- turned by Logan county special grand jury today. The indictments followed an investigation of recent disturbances on the Logan Boone county border. Among the names are those of C. F. Keeney and Fred Mooney, president and secretary, re- spectively. of district No. IT, United Mine Workers of America, and H. ". Blizzard, also a United Mine Work CTS official. In addition, 200 in- dictments charging insurrection and pistol toting," were returned.
 The capiasea in most instances VIII be sent to the sheriffs of Kanawha and Boone counties for service, where a majority of the indicted men re- side.
 The blanket indictment charging those named with being principals and accessories to the killing Of John Gore, deputy sheriff of Logan coun- ty, was based on an alleged viola tion of the Redman act. That act tlaSSllleS SUCH QSdtho do iA aA oSA as the first degree.
 Gore was killed August 29 in an exchange of shots between armed men and deputy sheriffs in the east ern part of Logan county during the attempted march across that county .of a number of men who had an uounced their intention to proceed into Mingo county and there protest state martial law invoked several months ago.
 The special grand jury further held in the indictment that 'conspiracy to inflict bodily harm and punish ment' had existed and that as the result of such conspiracy, Gore nao come to his death."
 The remainder of the indictments charged conspiracy to foment revo- ,lution and instruction" and the carrying of weapons in violation or the Johnson law
 Keeney and Mooney have been sought for the last three weeks, following their indictment at Vii Hanson on charges growing out or a fatal shooting affray in that county during disorders last May.
 After making its return to Clrcuit Judge Robert Bland. the jury was discharged and the caplases inniheuia tely issued.
 While no announcement has been made of the date on which the men will be brought to trial, 1t was De- lieved generally that the cases VIII be taken up at the October term or circuit court.
 { Anart from the union officials, the names of theses indicted were not made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
Theatre Shot Up and Arbuckle Film
 Destroyed By Mob
By Associated Press

Thermopolts, Wyoming, Sep- tember 17-A mob of about 15o men and boyn many of them cowboys. entered the Maverick trentre here last night where . .Fatty" Arbucsle film was being shown. and shot up the screen and xeised the film, taking 1t into the streets and burning part of 1t. F. 2. Buzxetti. manager of the theatre. and said today that repre- sentatives of the Purity league had visited him and asked him not to run the picture, earlier in the day.
 Mir. Buxzetu said, 'T had the picture booked and saw no req son why I should not run 1t. l refused the request Of the Purity league representatives beeause I believed I had . right to run the picture and did not need thefr advice."
 No damage was done to the theatre other than shooting 'up the screen. MT. Bu.setti saids and no attempt was made to iA- 1ure hin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Johnny kilbane, featherweight king, holds title by outciassinE foe- man. Shipping board in sight of expense cut, Lasker says. Birmingham girl is named honor maid for old Reb Rally. state Department asks information on foreign loans. Theatre shot up and Arkuckle film destroyed by mob. Outline of Japan's plan for settling Yep problem given.
 STATE TuscaloOsa man shoots angry bull. University enrollment now exceeds 1.5OO.
 Visitors entertainea by Greenviiie kiwaniana.
 Huntsville woman is shot, husband held.
 Hill acquitted of Hamrick shoot- ing.
 LOCAL Iron firm at e10 with some sales at e1o.sO.
 Two new schools to be built. New postoffice officially open to public.
 Underwood not placed placed on conference board to hurt democrats. RehearinE granted In Graham case. Civic Association to move to Hfll- nan hotel. Barrier drops on candidates Mon day evening.
 Burruss answer. questionnaire "f Pnstors' union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
CAROLINE CITY IS SWEPT BY FLAMES Fire Raging at 2::30 in CoIum- bia Business Section
 Causes Heavy Loss
By Associated Press

Coiumbta. 3. C.. September IS. Fire, starting in . vuIcanixinx plant in the heart of Colum bias business district, shortly before midnight. was not under control nt 2s3O o'clocK rhIs morning, after having already caused a loss that may range anywhere from $350.0O0 to e5OO,0OO.
 Wfngheld's dsug store, Haiti wangcr's dry goods store and the Elks' home are . total loss, and the Desp0rtes building, In which all three places were located. has been destroyed. A strong wind is blowing away from the remainder of the block, and al- though the blase Is proving . stubborn one, the Aremen may he able to confne 1t to the one large building in which 1t had its origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
BRIGHTER C0LLIDES,
 REPORTED SINKING

New York. September i7.-The freight steamship Malden, bound for Boston from Norfolk. was in collis- lon late tonight with the frsighter Jcnkncy 10 miles off Mentauk Point. L. l.. and was leaking badly. accord ing to radio messags intercepted hers tonight The snsesage added that there was MttlblaRs of kss3- ins the vessel afls Oh;o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
Traffic Bureaus
 Protest Increase
 Sugar Car Weight
By Associated Press

Mobile. Ala, September 17.-- Protests against the proposal of some of the rails to advance the minimum weight for a carload of sugar to 6O,000 pounds, nre being made by the, traffic bureaus of Mobile and New Orleans commer- ciaI organizations, it was stated today. The protests are made In behalf Of the Jobbers, who are said to be buying Rs small lots as possible nt the present time on account of business and market conditions, and the advance would mean that they would have to purchase considerably more sugar in each carload order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
Immigrant Figure Cut Third byNew
 Percentage Law
By Ashocisted Press

Washington. September 1.-The increase h the nations population through Immigration was 552,132 for the Fiscal year ending July 30. as compared with an increase of 1s3.5IS for the aNN 'ous fiscal year, ac$ording z tes ssN ties made public day ,o s% apartment
 Italy kcS ~,NO -,ped other coun- tric, .s9T .g immigrants last .<4 total of 222,490.
 o. ct of the recent enacted
 ~ .ake immigration law was
 .sn in total arrivals in June. amounting to 16-S53 as against, 52,O1S during May. The law went Into effect June 8.