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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
.LAMENTABLY WEAK,
DEMOCRATIC VIEW
OF HARDING SPEECH
Communication Of President
of Lame and Halt Variety,
Is Opinion of Harris of
Georgia
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
Washington Bureau, The Age-Herald.
500 Davidson Building.

Washington, December 6.-(Spc-
cial. )--Lamentably weak and indie
cisive is the language employed by
democrats In Congress today to de-
scribe the impression left on them
by the message of President Harding.
Senator Harris of Georgia withheld
formal statement but he declared in
formally his regret that the execu-
tives communication was of the
lame and halt variety" He added
that it was so lacking in positive
declaration that there was nothing
tangible on which to base criticism.
Senator Dial of South Carolina de-
clared that the President was evil
IDENTIFY trying to make out a case for
the republican party.
"He was astride the fence" said the
senator. and speaking for his party"
Senator Trammell OF Florida was
impressed with the idea that the
President was discouraged with the
load he is expected to pull" and
therefore was apologize.
Senator Helm of Alabama said
There were some good things in
the statement. But the postponement
of bonus legislation until arid lands
the President advocated, was not one
of them. We might have left unlm-
paired excess profit taxation and
with that revenue rewarded the men,
who fought for us, and of whom
100000 are unemployed. And it was
amazing that he should have asked
for authority to revise the tariff
whenever he desired to do so with
out sanction of Congress- The repub-
lcan party Is alarmed. the President
indicated, as it approaches tariff Leg
islation. l was impressed with the
idea that the President foresaw de-
feat for his party at the polls next
year and was determined to make
out as good a case for it as he posi-
bly, could
Representative Byrnes of South
Carolina declared that Senator La
Toilette of Wisconsin had expressed
his view when he said. according to
what is constantly reported, Il am abb
soIutely convinced that the speech
was the one the President wrote
himself"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
TEXT OF AGREEMENT
ON IRISH QUESTION

London, December 6.-The articles
of agreement in the treaty between
Great Britain and Ireland" as the
agreement reached last night is des-
ignated, provides in article ~ that
the oaths to be taken by the members
of the Parliament of the Irish Free
State shall be in the following form:
Il do solemnly swear true faith and
allegiance to the constitution of the
Irish Free State as by law estab-
lished and that l will be faithful TO
his majesty King George V and his
heirs and successors by law, in virtue
with Great Britain and her adherence
to and membership Of the group Of
nations forming the British common
wealth of nations"
This appears in the text of the
agreement officially given out to-
night.
Other articles of the agreement are
textually as follows:
Article l. ireland shall have the
same constitutional status in the COM
munity of nations known as the Brit
ish empire as the dominion of Canada
the commonwealth of Australia, the
dominion of New Zealand and the
union of South Africa, with a parlia-
ment having powers to make laws for
peace and order and good government
in Ireland. and an executive response
BILE to that parliament and shall
be styled and known as the Irish Free
State.
Article II: Subject to provisions
hereinafter set out, the position OF
the Irish Free State in relation to
Che imperial Parliament the govern
ment and otherwise shall be that OF
the dominion of Canada, and the law,
practice and constitutional usage
governing the relationship of the
crown or representatives of the crown
and the imperial Parliament to the
dominion of Canada shall govern their
relationship to the Irish Free
State"
Article III of the agreement pro-
vides that "A representative of the
crown in Ireland shall be appointed
in like manner as the governor gem
eral of Canada and in accordance
with the practice observed in making
such appointments"
Article ": The Irish Free State
shall assume liability for service of
the public debt of the United King
dom as existing az the date thereof
and towards the payment of war PEN
sions as existing on that date in such
proportion as may be fair and equit-
able. having regard for any just
claims on the part of Ireland by way
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
MAY EXTEND THE
IMMIGRATION LAW


Washington, December 6.--Ad-
visibility of extending the life of
the 3 per cent immigration re-
Strictional act beyond next June
30, the date set for it's expira-
ton, will be considered by the
House immigration committee Mt
hearings beginning next Tuesday.
w. w. Husband, commissioners
general of ImmiErntioni Robert
Il. Todd, immigration commits
siOner at the port of New York,
and representatives of steamship
companies are among those who
will be heard.
Some members of the commits
tee are said to favor strongly
continuation of the present law,
with slight notifications. while
others, who have opposed IL from
the outset, are reported to be
prepared to champion new legis-
Iation as permanent immigra-
ton policy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
NV Fauorite Stories
BY IRWIN s. COBB
When the Dawn of Understanding Came

When he walked he rpped and
one had the feeling suddenly he'd splash
Dressed in husbandman walowed
foothills Tennessee mountains
postofice address he stated that he
bring against nhbor for $4,000 damages
count of libel
GLOW did he libel your" asked the lawyer
party, he called
hippopotamus- he DONE his picture!'
Whendi he caly you this name?"
on ago."
when did first hear about it?"
"That next day
Indeed said the lawyer "hen why did wait nearly
to taking o bring suit against him."
"Wel subj stated the prospective plaintiff ont M there Ring
Brothers showed yisddy Knoxville an Vent down fur
I'd thought all the time that he compliment
1921, Central Press Association
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
LOCAL ACCOUNTANT
REPORTED CITED BY
BOARD AT SESSION

Montgomery, December 6.-(Spe-
of public aecountancy held an execu-
tive session at the capitol. Tuesday.
Members declined to make public
any information whatever about the
meeting. saying the matters consid-
or ed were executive. However, it
did become known that a Birming-
ham public accountant had been
cited before the board in an i'm
vestigation which will determine
whether or not his license as GER
titled public accountant will be con-
tinued 1t was understood that the
board recessed during the afternoon
until the latter part CT January.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Grand Jury Told
TO Seek Narcotic
Law Violations
BY FRED II. GORMLEY
Montgomery Bureau The Age Herald,
22l-2 First National Bank building

Montgomery, December 6.-(Spe-
ciaD Judge Henry D. Clayton al
ways starts something when federal
court convenes in Montgomery. Judge
Clayton told the federal grand jury
when he organized 1t Tuesday that
especial attention should be given TO
reports of violation of the narcotics
act, because more persons are being
made drunk on narcotics now than
are being drunk on liquor.
Judge Clayton declared that dis
reputable doctors are violating the
law, because they are profiting by
the violations. but that reputable
doctors are lending all assistance
possible to the officers who are
charged with the enforcement of the
law.
Judge Clayton also declared that
no persons now living will see the
qualification of the national prohibi-
ton amendment, and that the grand
jury should investigate all reports of
violations and bring indictments
against those who have violated the
law
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
EXPRESS COMPANY
DECLARES DIVIDEND

Atlanta, December 6.-(Specialo-
The board of directors of the South
eastern Express company, at meet
ing held in Atlanta today, declared d
dividend of 4.67 per cent on the out-
standing capital stock out of the net
income of the company for the eight
months period from May l. 1921, to
December 81, 1921. This is at the
rate of I per cent per annum. The
dividend is payable on Monday, jan
uary /, 1922. to stockholders of rec
ord at close of business on Deem
Der 10, 1921. Announcement also was
made that the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the company will De
held in Birmingham on January Is.
1922
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
FIGHT OVER THE
PATERNITY OF GUY
STILLMAN ENDS
Counsel for Both Sides in
Famous Divorce Suit
Agree to Go to Mon
treaI, Canada
BY Associated Press

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, December
6.-The fight over the paternity of
baby Guy Stillman came to an end
here today, but it will be several
weeks before Supreme Court Justice
Morschauser decides whether or not
the child is legitimate.
John B. Mack, appointed guardian
at-law for the youngster when James
A. Stillman, millionaire New York
banker. impugned his paternity upon
suing Mrs. Anne Z. Stillman for di-
vorce, announced at the close of to-
days proceedings that he had rested
his case in defense of Guys good
name. He reserved the right, how
ever, to question any witnesses who
might be called by Mrs Stillman's
counsel at hearing in Poughkeepsie
January Is.
Meanwhile the divorce issue still
will be contested. Counsel for both
sides have agreed to go to Mon
treal January IL to hear testimony
of witnesses called by Mrs. stillman
to defend her against the bankers
charges that she was guilty of mis-
conduct in Canada with Fred Beau
vais, Indian guide, named as core
spondent. Their testimony, IL was
said, would have no bearing on the
paternity of baby Guy. After the
hearing here In January the case
Will go to Referee Daniel j. Gleason
and Justice Morschauser for de-
cision.
The only testimony in opposition
to Mr.. Stillman's Indictment of Guys
paternity today was that of Mary j.
Sullivan, employed on the banker 8
country estate In the Pocantico Hills
from December, 1917, until the fol-
lowing March. She told of Mr.. still
mans visits to his wife during jan
usry and February Guy was born
the following November
support Counter-Charges
p'h~ cther witnesses supported Mrs.
Stihman's coInter-c charges that her
husband was intimate with Florence
H. Leeds former Broadway show
girl, and was the father of her son,
Jay Ward Leeds, born in September,
1918. Mary Farney related her ex-
perience as nurse to Mrs. Leeds from
June, 1918, until after the birth of
Jay, at which, she was reported to
have said, Mr. Stllman was in ok
cited, nervous attendance. Aftor-
ward he frequently telephoned to
the hospital to inquire as to the con-
dition of his wife" she added. The
banker visited Mrs Leeds at her
Long Island residence several times
week, and was known to the nurse
as Franklin Harold Leeds, she tes-
titled. She identified photograph
of Mr.. Stillman as Leeds.
Mabel Young. who said Florence
Leeds employed her as maid for
three weeks in November, 1917, de-
clared she knew Mr.. Stlllman by his
proper name, and recounted how he
and the former show girl took up
light housekeeping in Sixty fifth
street, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
FRENCH HOUSES
APPROVE BRAND
Premier Given Vote of Con-
fidence by Senate and
Deputies
BY Associated Press

Paris, December 6.-Both the Sem
ate and Chamber of Deputies today
gave votes of confidence in Premier
BRAND on his first appearance be-
fore them since his return from the
Washington conference on limita-
ton of armament and far eastern
affairs. In each chamber, however,
it was stipulated that the confidence
voted was conditional on the pre-
mier's acceptance of wide debate
on the results of the Washington
conference as far as France is con-
cerned, after the 1922 budget has
been voted and resolutions of the
conference in Washington have been
adopted.
M. BRAND made his refusal to dis
euss the Washington conference a
question of confidence Immediately
after he entered the respective cham
bers today. Both bodies approved the
arguments he advanced, first. that
the time was inopportune to debate
Washington matters while the con-
ference remained in session. and,
second. that the government must
vote the 1922 budget before a ques-
ton of such Importance could be
brought up before Parliament
The royalist leaders, Leon Daudet
I a md Try A Ian 10
in violent language immediate dis
cussion of the situation in the cham
Der. In government circles it was
declared afterwards that this fact re-
suited in the government receiving
a larger majority than had been an
tieipated.
Postpone Debate
In the Senate NJ Brands request
for postponement of debate was
granted unanimously. The premier
spoke briefly later in replying to in
terpellations by Senators Brangier
asking him concerning the nonexecu-
ton of clauses of the Versailles
treaty and NJ. DeLamarZelle regard
ing the failure of Germany to dis
arm.
NJ. BRAND chose to make the short
address before the Senate instead of
before the chamber because he had
been informed on landing at HaVre
last Friday that lists were being cir
eulated in the chamber and the Sem
ate purporting to give the compost
ton of a cabinet to be formed under
former President Poincare to sue
coed the BRAND ministry.
By the votes today the BRAND cab
met is now assured of retention of
office until January.
In the Senate during the discus
sion M. BRAND incidentally alluded
to the Washington conference sew
eral times. I'VE have succeeded in
Washington" he said, in having It
generally recognized that France is
not an imperialistic nation, that If
we must keep a comparatively large
army it is a question of our security
alone. The French delegation has
striven to show the situation with
| dignity and without buster. Many
American business men expressed the
opinion that large cash payments by
| Germany would be injurious to the
| worlds finance, but did not find
/ to say that France should stand
| ruined in the face of Germany en-
riched."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07

Proposals for "a flexible tartH,
adjustable by the President of tar
If cOmmissiOnI for an Industrial
tribunal and for "A constitutional
amendment to stop thes flood of
tnx-free securities were the Pres
fdent's outstanding statements on
domestic affairs. Turning to the
international field, the President
said of the armament Limitation
conference that IN most crafty
Ing world accomplishment Is not
Improbable" He also urged en-
actment of the measure for fund
ing the allied debt. proposed food
relief for starving Russia, ex-
pressed satisfaction over the ma
TONS being at peace and held
out promise of aid to the world
in war restoration.
A hearty reception was given the
President by what was said to be one
of the largest audiences ever jammed
into the House chamber. Demon
strations occurred when he entered
at 1890 o'clock and again when he
concluded at 1:20 the entire audience
standing and applauding. Applause
also broke into his address frequent
ly. especially from House members
when he discussed topics of admin
istration policy aho with especial
volume when he advanced his plan
for tribunal to weigh disputes be-
tween capital and labor and declared
that labor organizations should not
be permitted to exact unfair terms
of employment or subject the public
to actual distress"
Audience Responds
The audience, which included the
cabinet. diplomatic corps and many
high officials, besides the foreign
delegates, also responded warmly
when, with manifest feeling. the
President urged aid for starving peo-
pies of Russia and proposed gift
of 100000 bushels of corn and
1000, 600 bushels of seed grains.
Presentation later of more detailed
views on the shipping situation was
promised by the executive in declar-
ing that he opposed abrogation OF
commercial treaties provided by the
Jones act. Such abrogations, he said,
would cause chaos.
A suggestion of plan of "reim-
bursement" to ship operators was &C
cepted SIS an advance statement az his
previously ANNOUNCED views az to shi .
subsidies
The Presidents recommendations
were received by republican leaders
with widespread expressions of ap-
prevail, although some declared that
one or more of the executives pro-
posals would be difficult IL not Inn
possible of early enactment.
Prompt response came to portions
of the Presidents recommendations
Immediately after the joint session
the Senate passed a bill, urged by
clnerefarv Hoover nf the deDartme t
of commerce, as head of the American
relief administration. authorizing do
nation to the administration of sur
plus medical and other stores of the
army
Legislation to meet the Presidents
recommendation for a flexible tariff
also was proposed Immediately by
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Opening of Congress Made
Notable By the Presence
of Delegates to Farley
Harding Proposes Flexible Tariff, Industrial Tri-
bunal and an Amendment to Stop Tax-Free
Securites-Urges Russian Relief Measures

6Lunchng of the
delivery President Harding his
of ito limitation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07

Montgomery. December Ct spe-
cial.)-Ten gallons of liquor which
was almost ready for the trade was
confiscated by agents of the state
law enforcement department when
they raided a Still in Lawrence coun-
ty late in the week. In addition to
the destruction of the still the depu-
ties poured out $50 gallons OF mash,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Returns Indicate
Fall Of Premier
Meighen of Canada

Ottawa, December - Premier
Meighan was defeated in his home
constituency, Portage La Prairie
Man., in the Canadian general cleo
ton today. His opponent was Harry
Leader, progressive.
Returns received tonight Indicated
defeat of the Meighan government
and landslide for the liberals, led by
w. l.. Mackenzie King. Seven menu
bers of the cabinet were defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
PLAN MOTOR COMPANY

Montgomery, December 6.-(Spe-
ciaL)-Young men of Fort Deposit,
Lowndes county, propose to organize
motor transport company during
the next few days. Col. Hartley A.
Moon, head of the state military de-
partment, returned today from FBrt
Deposit, where he addressed the per-
sons who are interested in the pro-
posed organization.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
GOVERNORS BROTHER VISITS

Montgomery, December 6.-tSpe-
cial.)-W. S. Kilby of Admission.
brother of Governor Kilby, was a
visitor to the capitol on business to-
day. Mr.. Kilby called at the execu
tive department, but Governor Kilby
was not in the city having left Sun
day morning for Charleston to at
tend the annual conference of gov
ernors of American states.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Bank Robber Is
Killed by Cashier;
President Is Shot

Portland, Ore, December 6.-one
bank robber was shot and killed and
H. IL. Newhnll, president of the Bank
of East Portland, was shot In the
stomach in n hold-up of the bank late
today.
Another robber was captured after
n chase.
A third man escaped. f. w. Ait
cashier, shot the robber who was
killed.
Police reported the money taken
by the robbers was recovered. Inc
amount was not announced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
Irish Question Settled
After Age-Long Quarrel
BetWeen the Tue Natior
Ireland Given Title of the Irish Free State"-Peope
of Both Countries Rejoice-Lloyd
George Is Congratulated

London December 6Th centuriesod
Ireland ended had erveny hoped
OF Tuesday
room of
articles giving the title of
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07
"THE BETTER MAN"

a new story by May Christie, begins
in The Age-Herald next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-12-07

The Age-Herald carries the full
day and night Associated Press dis
patches seven days a week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-06

their eyes toward Alexandria After
covering some distance an appetite
from country air began to make itself
felt. Morgan decided to seek dinner
The first house they visited brought
a woman to the door with the in
formation that her children were
sick with the measles, and she could
not do anything to help them. At
another house the housewife drove
them of at the point Of a shotgun.
The police here were notified and
seen the trio were tn the police sta
ton. --s
Morgan informed the police he had
arrested" the boys because they
looked as though they might be de-
serters from the Army. He also
threw in a charge Of "hoboing'' as
q reason for their arrest.
The trio are locked up. No charge
has been placed against any of them.
Morgan will be turned over to the
authorit ties at Walter Reed Hospital.
The colored youths will be released.
Morgan told the police that he was
under treatment for some days past
for nervousness. He said that his
father resided at Riverdale, Md. His
record in the Army. he said. included
service on the border during threat
ened trouble with Mexico. and also
enlistments in the Philippines and in
Cuba The two colored youths came
to Alexandria soaking work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-06
BLOW UPON NOSE
IN BOXING MATCH
KILLS MIDSHIPMAN
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS. Md, February s.
A blow on the nose received in "A
friendly boxing match at the
Naval Academy last Monday. re-
suited in the death today Of Mid
shipman Irving Gray Anderson of
Charleston. ILL.,, a member of the
fourth class.
cerebral hemorrhage. which
set in last night. was the inn
mediate cause of the young mans
death. according to the official
statement issued by Rear Admiral
Scales, superintendent of the
academy. Anderson had been en-
gagged in boxing bouts with his
roommate and boxing partner for
the last few weeks He had boxed
twice since receiving the blow on
the nose. Thursday. however. he
complained of feeling i'll. and was
sent to the hospital for treatment.
He was not thought to he seriously
hurt until last night, when the
hemmorrhage set in and he sank
rapidly. Supt. Scales has detailed
a board of inquest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-06
Soldier With Pistol huites
'fGuests on Hike and 7heyG0

ALEXANDRIA, Va. February s.
with the aid of a nervous-looking
Army automatic. Alfred Morgan, a
nineteen-year-old patient in the ward
for mental diseases at Walter Reed
Hospital. induced two badly fright
ened negro boys from Philadelphia to
accompany him on a specially con-
Quoted hiking tour over nearby Wr-
sinia highways and railroad tracks
today.
Morgan met the colored youths. who
gave their names later as James Cole
man and Spurgeon Campbell, stopping
at 80 street northeast, Washing
ton, just beyond the city limits in
Fairfax county. He told them they
were under arrest. One look at the
automobile and the negroes were con-
vinced. Then the journey started. It
ended four hours later.
For more than two hours the trio
trudKed railroad ties southwark the
two under arrest marching abreast
in the van Morgan brought up the
rear. Military orders from the conn
mander Of the expedition were shot
forth at intervals.
After marching thus for two hours.
Morgan decided that enough ground
had been covered. BY this time they
had neared Lincolnia, Fairfax
county.
about faoe. Forward, march, or
dered Morgao,-ana GhA hikacA- -t1Ened