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The spectator., 1921-04-05
PUTTING DOWN THE CON- MUNISTS.
SITUATION WELL IN HAND
Rioters Take Advantage of Nations Troubles To Foment a Revolution Soviet Republic Is
 Planned.

Berlin-The Communist outbreaks In the industrial centers of Germany and the concerted attempt by the German Bolshevists 10 provoke gen. eral strike throughout the country are viewed by the government as an un. mistakable symptom of a plot, direct ly traceable to Moscow. The estab. lishment of German Soviet republic is their goal, government spokesman charged.
 With regard to the evidence the government could adduce to support his convictions. Herr Severing. Prus. sian minister of the interior. said:
 We base our belief on unimpeacha ble circumstantial evidence in our possession, and also point to the public utterances of accredited Communistic leaders, who openly designate the present period, when Germany is sore ly tried with problems growing out of the entente's invasion in the West and the Upper Silesian situation. as the most opportune movement for re. volt
 The German Communist party takes its orders from Moscow and one need only follow the manifestos daily appearing in its official organs to To. cate the fountainhead of this inquiry
 The rioting in the Saxon province, the minister added, was also produc. tive of tangible evidence of the com. plicity of Soviet agents in the instiga. ton of the present disturbances He said he strongly suspected. however, that the cue for the present insurrec- ton miscarried. and that the signal found the extremists elsewhere than in Prussian SaXony disinclned to join the movement or timid about acting.
 "The impending collapse of the present coup and the fact that IL now Is lapsing into plain outlawry.' con- tinued Herr Severing. must prove in. opportunely embarrassing to the Moscow government. which is seeking the re-establishment of diplomatic and trade relations with the United States, England and other countues. at the very moment that accredited emissa
 of Sovietism are attempting to establish Bolsheyism in Germany with the aid of pillage destruction and ar son"
The spectator., 1921-04-05
LEGION MEN HIT BY RULING
sanization Officer Ineligible if Holding Public Office.

A decision of far-reaching impor- t0nce as affecting the participation in politics of men holding office in the American Legion has just been hand ed down by Robert A. Adams, na- tional judge advocate of the Legion, ip response to an inquiry from the Inter- Post Council of Los Angeles, Cal.
 At its annual election held in De cember Los Angeles post elected Charming Toilette as commander for 1921. A short time afterwards Fol lette was appointed justice of the peace by the board of supervisors of Los Angeles county.
 The question arose whether, in view Of the fact that Toilette had been ap- pointed to an office which, in it's na- ture, except in the matter of filling vacancies, is an elective, salaried pub lie office, he was eligible to serve as an officer of the Legion.
 In his official ruling, the national judge advocate says:
 This being q salaried elective pub lie office, it Is my opinion that the method of filling vacancy is not es- sential in determining the eligibility of Il Legionaire holding such office The office is elective, although the case with which we deal is that of an ap- pointment.
 'The purpose of the constitutional provision Is. of course. to prevent, so far as possible. the use by a member of the Legion of his Legion member ship in furthering political career. Consequently, the effect of an ap- pointment is in no wise disSimilar from an election, and it is my opinion that the incumbent is. by the accept ance of his office, rendered ineligible for the office of the American Legion"
 It Is believed that many Legion members, appointed to political offices will be affected by this ruling.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
VIYIANI BRINGS NO
 SPECIFIC PROPOSAL
FRENCH SPECIAL ENVOY SEEKS TO LEARN VIEWS OF
 AMERICANS

Washington.-Whi the visit of Rene Niviani former French premier and special envoy to the United States, is announced officially as one ''of courtesy' to President Harding, Dr. Marcel Knecht, his general secre- tary, who arrived here from France, in setting forth the object of his mis- sion. said II. Viviani was prepared to give a receptive ear to any proposals by the United States regarding the peace settlement and the League of Nations
 NJ. Viviani will make no overtures in the direction of American participa- tion in European affairs, particularly as affecting Germany. it was said. He is expected in the near future.
 Dr Knecht said M Niviani's pro- gram will include not only an eX. change of felicitations with President Harding, but also the meeting with members of the cabinet and congress- men. He is acquainted with Secreta- ries Hughes and Hoover, and on his visit to the United States in 1917, as head of the French mission, he met senators and representatives whose ac- quaintance he desires to renew.
 Dr. Knecht said that M. Viviani will be accompanied by no experts or ad- visers. He said that Stephen Lau- zanne. the French journalist, is coming only as a representative of Le Matin of which he is editor
 In diplomatic circles it is believed that should the former French premier ind the occasion propitious for an in- formal disussion of the attitude of the new administration toward the settle ment of peace with Germany, he would be ready to receive the propos- als of President Harding for transmits sion to the French government.
 That the problem of America coop erating with the allles III tne peace settlement will be brought to the fore front of consideration by the State De- partment upon his arrival. was indicat ed recently by responsible official of the department. who said the mission of the former French premier was ac- cepted as directed toward the further ance of good relations between the two republics.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
GERMAN REFUSAL TO
 PAY is REPLIED TO
CONTENTS OF NEW NOTE TO sER. LIN IS NOT MADE
 PUBLIC.

Paris.-The Preparation Commission mas considered the German statement regarding the payment of the L. 000 0,000,000 gold marks today. the dato hxed by the allies for payment and is forwarding a communication to the German government. says an officia. announcement. This communication will be delivered in Berlin at once.
 The action of the allies. provided satisfaction is not given by the Ger man government. is expected to be an extension of the penalties already ap- pied, by the occupation of further ter. ritory east of the Rhine or of some German port. It is not thought likely that the allies will take into considera. ton the German proposals referring to the estimated value of the payments already made by them.
 The incident is regarded here as not changing the situation between the Germans and the allies. as viola. tons of the treaty in other respects are regarded as justifying the applica. ton of all penalties provided for under the treaty. This. however, is the first specific refusal of the Germans to exc cute asprovision of the treaty within the time limit fixed by the treaty.
 The German note insists that the 20,o0o,00O,OO0 marks which the peace treaty provided should be handed over by May has been more than paid
 The note asks that a joint commis sion of experts fix the value of the German deliveries on reparations ac. count but it declares that in any event 1t would be impossible to pay l2,o00, 0,O00,000 marks by the first of May.
 The note concludes as follows:
 If, after the experts have con. ferred, it is established that there is a deficit in the payments by Germany she is ready to begin negotiations with the Preparation Commission regarding the floating of a loan abroad
 The Preparation Commission met to consider the Geru tn reply which was transmitted from Berlin recently.
 The Germans failure to pay Is con- sidered a violation of the treaty of Versailles, which the commission will report to the allied governments. The allies will then determine what meas ures shall be taken.
 It is said that the German experts already have been heard by the com mission, which listened to their argu. ments before fixing the valuation of the German deliverance counted as payments against he 10000 000 900 marks. The valuation therefore was considered final. because the treaty gives the commission sole jurisdic- tion.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
GOVERNOR NEFF AIDS LEGION
Chief Executive of Texas Urges All Eligibes to Become Members
 of the Organization.

Governor Pat Neff of Texas has rec can Leglons effort to extend its in tluence in that state by giving an un- qualified endorsement of the member ship campaign now under way
 "Otlicias of the department of Texas, American Legion. the organiza- tion which stands us living perpetu- ation of the spirit of the American soldier during the World war are now making an especial effort to draw more ex-service men into their ranks" said Governor Neff.
 "The record set by the men who form the department of Texas. during that period preceding November II. 1918, and the principles advocated by these men since they have welded themselves into the American Legion," he continued. Heads me to suggest that the public would be serving its own ends, as well as those of the American Legion, by lending active support to the membership campaign the latter has launched. The former service man who has not laffiliated with the American Legion should need no one to point out the advantage to be le- rived by him and his country through his support of this organization; but in the rush of modern life, some things are overlooked and those who have not the privilege of eligibility for the American Legion may aid by calling this to the attention of their acQuaint- ances who have been in the servico."
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Argentina To Stop Strike.

Buenos Ayries.-The Argentine de- partment of labor announces that it intends to intervene in comets p-- tween labor unions and employers to stop strikes and bring about a settle ment It will officially request that strike be called off pending an effort at settlement.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Biu ShjppinQ Firm Fails.

New York.-Judge Julius M Mayer of the Federal District Court has named receivers for Gaston, Williams & Wigmore exporters and importers. Liabilities are $6,000.000 The receiv- CTS. are former Gov Benjamin Odell and former Judge Van Vechten Vee- der.
The spectator., 1921-04-05

Left-Sergt. Jack Riley, NJ (. of war hero. He wears the Congress sonal Medal of Honor, French Mill tary Medal, CroiX de Guerre with palm and star, D. s. C., Navy Cross Belgian War Cross, Victory Medal with five battle clasps and four cita- ton stars.
 Right-Rohcrt Warehouse, vet eran of the 33rd Division of Chicago, holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, British Distinguished Service Order, Croix de Guerre and Belgian War Cross.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Japs To Assert Rights.

Tokyo.-Japan will be obliged eo adopt whatever action may be deemed necessary to preserve her rights in Kamshatkd if the Russian far east. ern republic persists its course of transferring a part of that peninsula to the authority of the Russian soviet government. Viscount uchida. foreign minister, declared in the House of Peers.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Exposition in Ecuador.

Guayaquil. Ecuador German ex- porters, under the leadership of Julius Stitt of Cologne, have announced that a permanent exposition of German products will be opened in this city at the end of 1921. Their purpose is 10 America.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
TWO HEROES AS HONOR GUARD
Distinguished Illinois Buddies Dele gated to Save National Comman-
 der on Inspection Trip.

When F. w. Galbraith. Jr.. national commander of the American Legion, inspected Illinois posts he was pro- vided with an honor guard of two heroes of the World war, who have received Is medals and citations for bravery between them.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Strike Ends Quickly.

New Marine engineers and officers of ocean-going tugs along the Atlantic coast, who went on strike re- gently in protest against wage reduc- tions, have returned to work pending conciliation by the Department of Labor
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Calls Panama's Solons.

Washington.-Pres Porras of Panama has called a special session of Congress to consider Panama's at titude oward the demand ef the American government that Panama ac- cept as final the White award as to the boundary between that country and 'osta Rica
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Workers Reject Lenine

Berne. Switzerland.-The executive committee of the International Metal Workers Union, which claims n mem bership of 3.500,000 adopted resolu- ton declaring against Lenine and the Third Internationale of Moscow.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Candidate Thre atened.

Wymore. Neb.-Letters threatening her with physical violence if she did not withdraw from the race for mayor of Wymore have been received by Mrs Morris Jones and turned over to off, cials here. Mrs. Jones is running on a stringent law enforcement platform.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Five Bandits Rob Bank.

Detroit. Mich.-Five armed banoits recently held up an East Side branch ings Bank and escepad with an unde- termined amount of cash. Bank off. cials said the loss probably would not exceed &, 900
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Imported Many Voters

San Francisco-The Germans i'm. ported l60000 voters to influence the result of the recent plebiscite in Up per Silesia, Ignace Jan Paderewski. former Polish premier. said upon his arrival here.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Flames Sweep Harbor.

Los Angeles. Cal,-Damage estimat- ed at s700.000 was done by fire at Los Angeles harbor. A wharf, four yachts and the plant of the Seacraft Corpora. ton were destroyed
The spectator., 1921-04-05
To Seqreqate Japanese.

Sacramento. Cal.-The Japanese schoolboy was the subject of bill which passed the lower house of the state legislature. The bill would per init school trustees to establish sep arate schools for Japanese when they deemed it advisable.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Much Cotton Is aurned.

Colquitt. Ga.-Fire here recently de. stroyed the Cowart X Dancer cotton warehouse. with 1000 bales of cotton, and the w. L. Greer peanut ware. house, with three carloads of peanuts. casing a total loss estimated at $6O,. 900.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Verna Is Recaptured.

Constantinople,-An uncontirmed re- port from Verna is that troops who lost Odessa early in March. after they had captured it from the Bolsheviki. recaptured the city from the soviet forces on the night of March IF.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
u. S. Has SC. .ooo 900 Cattle.

Washington.-Cattl in the United States were estimated by the Depart. ment of Agriculture to number 66,l91.. 900 head. of which 24.431 ,000 are in dairy herds. 33,S24 .00o in beef herds and S,936 900 not classified
The spectator., 1921-04-05
ChurchilI,ls Recalled

London.-According to the London Daily Express Premier Lloyd George has wired Winston Churchill to leave Egypt immediately for England.
The spectator., 1921-04-05

states are mem bers of the Amer ican Legion, ac- cording to Gerald J. Murphy, direc- tor of the Legion's service division, who bases his re- port on figures compiled in q na- tional census of disabled men ta- ken by the Le- zion.
 With =one-third of the disabled
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Esch To Be Appointed.

Washington. Former Representa- tive Esch of Wisconsin will be given a recess appointment probably within few days as a member of the Inter state Commerce Commission. 1t was stated at the White House.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Admit German Niotnrx

ris.-French official circles and the newspapers sadmits that the Ger mans had majority in Upper Silesia. but already are advocating allowing the districts which decided in favor of Poland to join that republic.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Two Killed In Storm.

Worthington, Minn.-Damage caus- ed ythe tornado which swept a path so rods wide and 35 miles long through Nobles county was estimated at close to $200,000. The number of dead to. tailed two.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Motor Output Grows

Detroit, Mich.-Production of auto ed approximately 5000 cars a day. Ac- cessories plants also report steady improvement in business.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Waue Cut Is Accepte d

Auburn, N. Y.--Reductions in wages, ranging from 10 to 20 per cent have been accepted by the 1000 employees of the International Harvest Company plant here.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Auditors Suspended.

Palestine, Tex.-Orders issued from the roads general offices here sus. pends all train auditors employed on the Interpational and Great Northeru yailro
The spectator., 1921-04-05
More American Coal.

Buenos Ayres.--The United States Chamber of Commerce in Argentina reports that coal imports into Argen- tina from the United States during 1920 were seven times greater than those from Great Britain
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Slons Pure Ad Bill.

Austin. Tex.-Governor Nen has signed the "pure advertising bill," which makes it penalty to use de- ception or make misleading state. ments in advertising.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Sheet Mills Resume.

Martins Ferry, Ohio.--The Martins Ferry Sheet Mills of the Wheeling Steel Corporation will resume opera tions April 4. company officials have announced.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Many Killed In Wreck.

Nigata, Japan.-Ten persons were killed and 50 injured when a train which became derailed in tunnel here recently and caught fire.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Biq Blaze in MuskoQee.

Muskogee. Okla Fire which did approximately s75,O00 damage to a building in the business district was eXtinguished only after every fireman in the city had been called out
The spectator., 1921-04-05
RurQlars Kill Officer.

Amite. La.-L. w. Weeks, night marshal here. was beaten to death when he attempted to fight on burR lars who were lootinga drug store.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
Ontario Floats Loan,

Toronto.-Bids for a bond issue Of s6000.000 were asked by the province of Ontario. The bonds are to bear six per cent interest. maturing in 10 years.
The spectator., 1921-04-05
LEGION MEN IN HOSPITALS
one-Third Ex-Service Boys in institu- tions Are Members of the
 Great Organization.

One-thlrd of the ex-service men who are confined in hospitals in thirty-two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
RETAIL GROCERS ON SUNDAY CLOSING
Railroads Not Operating Com missaries Are Commended
 in Resolution Passed

Regular meeting of the Birming- ham Retail Grocers' and Butchers association was held at the Civic As soeiation last night. Committees re- ported on Sunday closing, which showed that practically all of 'he Birmingham district has been cov- cred, and petitions signed asking for the closing on Sunday of all places of business in the city of Birming- ham where groceries or fresh meats are handled, sold, kept for sale or exposed for sale.
 Resolutions were passed and adopt ed by the association to give moral and financial support to railroad companies who do not operate com missares. The resolution follows;
 Whereas, the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company, Frisco sys- temp Central of Georgia Railway road company do not operate or cause to be operated commissaries in this district, nor approve of transportation companies competing with mercan- tile companies, it is the sense of this association that said railroad com panies should receive the moral and financial support of the individual members of the association to the fullest extent; therefore, be it
 Resolved, that this association rec onimends that each and every one of its members, wherever possible lend to said railway companies above men toned their moral support and pa tronage in reference to both freight and passenger traffic"
 Additional motions were carried to send copies of resolution to other neighboring organizations and a special committee was appointed to call upon the Birmingham Wholesale Grocers association for their co-op- eration and approval and adoption of the resolution.
 rising vote of thanks was given to j. l.. Thornton, chairman of the special grievance committee for his good work in the work for Sunday closing, and the nix new members which he brought in, which are: Shelby & Co.,. 5001 First avenue: w. G. Lewis, SIPS Second avenue, South; w. H, Mitchell, 6505 First avenue; oscar Kyle Grocery company, 6405 Second avenue, south; w. s. Ogl ssby, 5416 First avenue and D. c. Rice, 1e3 Fifty fifth street, north.
 Plans for the big annual barbecue were discussed extensively. and c. s. Hoadley chairman of the holiday and entertainment committee, was. asked to appoint committees and make plans Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
COUNTY WILL PAY
 SALARIES ON FIRST

County employees will be paid off promptly on the first of the month, according to the announcement of D. c. Ball, president of the county board of revenue yesterday. MT. Ball said the board of revenue had not yet made arrangements for getting the necessary money for paying the officials, but that money will be on hand to meet the pay roll.
 It was whispered around among the county officials yesterday that there might be some delay in getting their salaries. Last month there was not funds sufficient to pay all sal- aries, but the board succeeded in negotiating a loan on June 30. in time to meet the pay roll the fol- lowing day.
 Since that time the matter of the examination of the books of the large corporations by the state tax commission has been settled, and the corporations expressed a willingness to pay as soon as the books could be examined and assessments made It has not been announced yet whether money from this source Will come into the treasury of the county in time to be available for the sala- ries. or whether the board of revenue will have to make another temporary loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
COUNTY SCHOOLS
 TO OPEN SEPT. l9

Schools of Jefferson county will open Monday September 19 accord ing to the announcement yesterday of Dr. N. K. Baker, county superin- tendent of education. They will re- main open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for registration and pre- liminary work, and will then close for the teachers institute which will be held at the Jefferson County High school at Boyles.
 All teachers in the county will at tend the sessions of the institute. Regular school work will start the following Monday The first regular holiday of the school year will be Thanksgiving. and the board of edu- cation has decided to grant the Fri day following as holiday also. The Christmas holidays for the new ses- sion will begin December 23 and end January 2.
 The board of education has ac- cepted the deed to the property for the Patton's Chapel school in the Cahaba valley. The school building will be erected later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-27
HE EVOLUTION OF l.
 SWIMMING POOLS
Ted Joy Tells KiWanians of Various Swimming Places
 in the District

Evolution of the present network of swimming pools in and around Birmingham was outlined yesterday by Ted Joy, KiwanIan, who was, with Julian Kendrick, the builder of the Ensley natatorium. before the members of the Kiwanis club at their luncheon at the Soh-nern club. Various swimming places were enumerated by MT. Joy. Among them were three or four holes on Little Cahaba river, several on Big Cahhba. Shades creek. Turkey creek, Roe buck, East Lake, West Lake, Edge wood and the Ensley pool
 The ultraviolet ray qualification system at the Ensley pool was thor oughly gone into by Mr. Joy, who stated tests had shown the water o be actually purer seven days after it had gone into the pool than at first. Water is changed every seven days because of the heat of the suns rays on the water. he said.
 R. A. Porter new president of the Shdhiper o1 Soiuiuefce, was gwen d rising ovation by the members of the Kiwanis club. He urged the club members to get behind the Chamber of Commerce and boost the "best town in the world"
 Visitors will be excluded from the meeting of the club next Tuesday, when an objective will be selected for it to work toward. The club voted yesterday that an objective be selected, after President Jack Adams had brought the matter up.