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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
MULTITUDE LAUDS
 CORK LORD MAYOR
O'CalIaghan and Party En Route to New York Are Ac-
 claimed By Sim Feiners
Rx Associated Press

New York, January 9.--Daniel OCal- laghen, lord mayor of Cork, who en- tered the United States at Newport News January 4. arrived nere today, and was greeted by crowds of Irish republic" sympathizers.
 Accompanying O'CalIaghen was Peter MacSwiney. brother of Cork $ late lord mayor Harry Roland, secre- tary to EamoDn de Valera. and Acting Mayor Cannon and Deputy Mayor Ma : lone of Jersey City.
 During the short trip from the sta- tion to the hotel, O'Callaghan's auto mobile was followed by procession that waved Sim Fein and American flags. Crowds gathered before the hotel and Buckingham, responding to their calls, appeared on aaoaieony. tfg spoke of his trip from Cork as a stow away, expressed appreciation for the welcome accorded him, and said he probably would remain in America several months. O'Callaghan said Ire land would not accept home rule.
 We don't want home rule; we want nothing but freedom,'' he declared
 Home rule" he said. might change conditions for awhile. TlIe Irish peo- pie would accept it with nonre esist- ant policy to see what would become of it before they did anything def inite."
 Hundreds crowded into the Pennsyl- van1a station to greet the lord mayor. Fifty police reserves were detailed to handle the crowd When oCallagaan appeared from the train shed oro- long welcome was shouted
 A path to the automobile, driveway was cleared and police escorted the lord mayor to his automobile.
 MT Roland announced tonight that inc lord mayor would not appear for pub lic speechmaking until after he had tes- tried i'll Washington before the commit tee of 100 investigating the Irish question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Detroit MobiLizes 200 Police
 And Defies Order of Court

Detroit January 9.-Guarded py about aoo city policemen, 100 laborers employed by the city early this morn- ing laid tracks of Detroit's new mu- nicipai street railway across tracks of the Detroit United Railway company at St. Jean and Mack avenue, after Circuit Judge Harry J. Dingman had issued an injunction restraining the city from crossing the tracks. While the work was being accomplished, E. J. Burdick, assistant general manager of the Detroit United Railway who had in his pocket the restraining or der, was a virtual prisoner on Belle Isle, due. he said to his being taken to the park by the police.
 -4s4 WhenA the work -sof crossing the Detroit United Railway tracks was begun Burdick is said to have ap- preached Joseph s. Goodwin, man. aeer of the municipal system, and de- manded that the work be halted. He was about to produce injunction pa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
LEAGUE REPORTS HUGE RESULTS IN
 ONE YEAR PERIOD
Secretary of World Pact Lists Notable Achievements, h. cluding Establishment of
 Permanent Court
By Associated Press

Paris, January 9.-The secretary of the League of Nations today issued m official document, entitled ''The work tions during the first year of its ex- istence, January 10, 1920. to January 10, 1921., enumerating the various questions settled or discussed by She league.
 It mentions first the establishment of a permanent international court of justice: second, the work accompilsaeo in the limitation of armaments. anu third. the creation of an international commission to study the blockade as an economic weapon. The three fore going are mentioned as measures destined to prevent war"
 VARIED PHASES
 Under the heading, Efforts at Po- IiticaI Consolidation" the document re- fers to the question of the Aland ls- lands. upon which the league commits sion will report within three weeks.
 As measures destined to remedy the economic crisis, the report says the creation of an economic and financlai organization in accoruances With the conclusions with the Brussels finan- cial conference and the organization of a transit commission were fcre- most in the leagues work. Concern ing humanitarian measures, the report goes on, the league elaborated series of projects including an appeal for funds to fight typhus. the acceptance of responsibilities for opium traffic control, and also the white slave raf- fic; caused the United States. Brazil and Spain to accept mediation in Ar menia and effected the repatriation Of more than 100000 war prisoners.
 Regarding execution of the peace treaty. the league points out the fol- lowing missions accomplished:
 NOTABLE LIST
 1. Administration of the Saar valley.
 2. Direction of the affairs of the free city of Danzig-
 g. Rejection of the German govern ment's conclusions and note asking an- other plebiscite in Eupen and Malmedy and the final awarding of the terri tories to Belgium.
 1. The establishment of a permanent mandate commission to administer the affairs of former German colonies.
 E. Acceptance of responsibility for the protection of minorities.
 S. Registration of 69 treaties in ac- cordance with the stipulations of the treaty of Versailles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
MINERS PROVIDE
 FUNDS ID CARRY
 STRIKE ID FINISH
Circular Letter Comments Spirit of Men Subjected to Brutal Treatment of Pri-
 vate Army of Thugs"
By Associated Press

Indianapolis, January 9.-To carry to finish the strike of the union coal miners iii Alabama and the fight in Mingo county, West Virginia, the United Mine Workers of America has sent letters to the 4,000 local unions in the country levying an assessment of s1 month for two months on the entire membership, numbering 55S.oO0 according to an announcement made tonight at the international headquar- ters here by Ellis Searles. editor of the Mine Workers Journal Approximately 50,000 persons in the two fields are being supported by the international union, which up to January had ex- pended s1,345,000 out of it's treaosury for this purpose.
 The sufferings which the men, women and children living in both these coal fields have undergone, chal- lege the admiration of every membe. of our union,'' reads the letter sent Ito the local unions. They have been thrown out of their homes; have been denied the right of free assemhlage; !; have been subjected to the brutal treatment of a private army of gun men, guards and thugs employed by the coal operators and to the repres- sive military regulations which have been established by the state and fed eral troops ordered into these mining communities. Such heroic action calls for our full support in the struggle these brave men and women are mak- ing against the forces of corporat Q greed and corporate power"
 William Green, international secre : tary ry-tr6dSurer of the Orpa niza tjon said the assessment would raise ap- proxima;ely sl,000,0 000, all of which would be used for the relief of these men and their families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Gist of the News
GENERAL

GENERAL Corner stone of greatest wireless sta- tion is laid in Paris. Investigation expIodeS myth that food prices are dropping. Historic trees will he preserved in National Hall of Fame. Samuel Gompers and party arrive in Mexican capital.
 Secretary Houston announces issue of $2s0,OOO,O0O ccrtificntes. Cotton displays stronger tendency during week just ending.
 STATE Pretty chorus girl and actor lover put on real stage wedding. Butler county farmer shows hig full time operations. Scottsboro man who ki..ed man at church makes escape. All Huntsville mills have resumed profit in poultry raising.
 LOCAL Moose officials coming here to in- spect sites.
 Boys' club makes extensive plans fou year.
 Children will die unless aid h given. Presbyterians aeekinK site of church school.
 Women scriousIy injured ia aute- mobile accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
TURKS ASSAULT;
 FRENCH RETREAT MoSIems Seek to Regain Ain- tab-Heavy Fight In Prog
 reSs-Reds Are Quiet
Ry Associated Press

Constantnople. January S.--The Turks are reported 70 have made sev- eral attacks in an attempt to regain Aintab and the French are said to De withdrawing to stronger positions pre- paratory to counter. attack Mean- while heavy fighting is in progress.
 The bolsheviki it is reported, have decided not to take any hostile action against Georgia. as they are able 10 carry on their foreign trade through Baum They also consider that they indirectly control Georgia, as that coun- try is absolutely dependent upon Bat for oil, and this economic weapon is deemed adequate to protect bolshevik interests.
 A Constantinople dispatch of Deeem- Der 10 said the French had obtained a foothold in Aintab. All the American relief workers in the town were safe, it was added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
UNABLE TO SEE CARDINAL
ord Mayor Had Hoped to Call on
 Stricken Prelate
By Associated Press

Baltimore, January 9.-Daniel J. O'Cal- lsghan. lord mayor of Cork, who arrived here this morning from Norfolk. was disappointed in not seeing Cardinal Gib- bons. He called at the cardinals resi- dence, left his card and then attended the o'clock mass at the cathedral. No visitor has been permitted to see the car- dinal since return home because of his illness. few citizens, friends of the Irish cause. greeted the lord mayor and his party, consisting of Peter MacSwiney brother of the previous lord mayor Of Cork; J. l.. Fawcitt, consul of the Irish republic in New York, and Judge J. T. Lawiess, counsel for Buckingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
DIR. SAMUEL LAWS, 97, FAMOUS THE0L0GIAN
 AND EDUCATOR, DIES
By Associated Press

Asheville, N. e., January 9.-Rev. Sam uel Spahr Laws, D. D., LL.D., eminent theologist, educator and inventor, died here today at the age of 97. The body will be sent to Cincinnati. Dr. Laws was educated at Miami university, Oxford, Ohio, and Princeton Theological semi nary, later returning to Miami as it's president He was for F years president of the State University of Missouri and for five years professor at the Presby- teran Theological seminary, Columbia & c. Dr.. Laws was the author of sev- eral books on the clergy and philosophy, and at the age of 96 published oock on the ''Atonement' which attracted at tention in this country and England. He is credited with the invention of the e!ec- tric stock ticketr, interest in which he dis posed of before entering the ministry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
TOBACCO MARTS IN
 CENTRAL KENTUCKY
 WILL REOPEN TODAY
Rx Asseeiaied Press

LexinS naig1 Ky, .tanuary 9.--Actiyi- ties in the tobacco district of central kentcky, where most markets have been closed almost week because of failure of buyers to offer prices satis- factory to growers, will be resumed to- morrow with an address during the afternoon by Representative J. Camp bell Cantrill to a meeting of those interested in the burley crop. con ference between Louisville warehouse men and committee appointed by growers. bankers and local warehouse men to seek closing of the Louisville hogshead market also is scheduled Mr. cantrill arrived in Lexington tonight, but declined to divulge the nature of his address in which he has stated he would outline a plan for solving the problems Of the tobacco growers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Benson Asks Americans Get
 Chance Ouer Cheap Aliens

although the largest factors in ex- pense are at present repairs and fuel.
 "The true goal of American ef- fort,' he snid, lis to increase the efficiency of operation. The most certain means to this end Is inn provement in the efficiency of sea labor. This improvement in turn has been brought about by getting the American man nfioat and can hest he continued by keeping him afIOat.-
 Chairman Benson appeals s'in the strongest possible terms to every rfEht-minded and patriotic Amcrt- can citizen who owns, operates or has any interest whatever in Amer fcnn shipping, to seize this OppOr- tunity to collect American sea nien in American ships rather than to drive them from the sea by yielding to the temptation of minor savings In the wage scale."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
By Associated Press

Washington, January 9.-Steps to combat the unemployment among American merchant sailors growing out of prevailing condf- tions in the ocean carrying trade, were tnken tonight by Chairman Henson of the shipping board, who, in letter, cautioned all operators of government vessels not to be 'misled into the employment of foreiEners' merely because of the lower schedule of pay.
 The existing shipping situation, the chairman said, has forced the board and private ship owners to Iny up great many vessels which automatically set adrift large number of sea-faring men. The policy of owners and operators un- der present conditions is rightfuI- iy toward reduction in vessel ex- pense, Admiral Henson declared,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10

pers. it is said, when he was taken into custody by policeman and taken in patrol wagon across the Bei'e Isle drawbridge to the island for in- vestigation on a charge of disturbing the peace. He was soon libera ted. but was unable to return to the city oe- cause the tender of the drawbridg- would not close the span. The bridge had been closed to permit the patrol wagon to cross and later to permit the wagon to return to the city after Bur dick had been left at the island police station. Burdick was unable to cross until daylight. The Belle Isle bridge is closed to all except police traffic at midnight.
 Burdick in statement tonight de- clared contempt. of court proceedligs would be started tomorrow. and that he intended to file personal suit against the city for false arrest. The police admitted EurdiclS had been taken to the island station for nves- tgation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10

Marion, O., January 9.-President- elect Harding resigned today as United States senator from Ohio, forwarding his letter of resignation to Columbus for action of the newly elected repub- lican governor, Harry NJ. Davis, who as sumes office tomorrow.
 The move was in accordance with the President-elects announced purpose to give mp his Senate seat as soon as a change in the state administration
 would admit the appointment of re- publican successor. Governor elect
 Davis has indicated that Frank B. Will lis, elected senator for the term, begin ming next March, would be named to fill the vacancy.
 EPOCHAL INAUGURAL
 Following the wishes of Mir Willis, MT. Harding made January IS the ef- fectiye date of his resignation. By giv- ing up his senatorial office then, the Presidentelect will be permitted to de- vote the last six weeks before his in- auguration wholly to the preparation
 for the duties of his administration
 That the inauguration ceremonies on March may include ceremony unique in history of such affairs was indicated
 today when 1t became known that Mir
 Harding had approved a plan to have all the members of the electoral college in Washington for the occasons The proposal was made by the group of Ohio electors, who suggested at first that all republican electors be invited, and later modified the plan to include an invita-
 ton to republicans and democrats alike Such a meeting would have no formal
 nor legal significance since the actual casting of ballots by the electors takes
 place tomorrow in the various state capitals, and they willsbe eanvassed by i Congress more than two weeks in ad- 1 vance of inauguration day.
 SAVE 200 MILLION 1 Tax revision, appropriation measures
 and reorganization of the executive de- partment of the government were dis | cussed by Mir Harding today with Sem
 ator Smoot of Utah, who has made close study of all of these subjects Afterward Senator Shoot said he be- lieved the President-elect had definite ideas that would lead to practical econ
 onies and reforms during the coming administrations The Utah sneator pre- dicted that s20O. 900, 900 would be saved annually by reorganization of the de- partments on an efficiency basis. and that many of the burdens of taxation would be lifted by the revisions of the next Congress.
 He said the higher rates of the excess profits schedule would have to be re- dnced. however, and gave if as his opinion that the head of that class of
 taxes would be fixed at about 40 per cent.
 1 Senator Harding also had a long talk this afternoon with Dr. c. F. Brooks of New York. whom he invited to his home after listening to him preach here to- day al the Trinity Baptist church. The sermon was on the spiritual conse- quences of the Versailles peace, and 1t was for q further discussion of the sub ject that Dr. Brooks was invited to see the President elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
OVERC0AT IS PAWNED
 TO PROVIDE HILARITY
 FOR PARTY; TWO DEAD
By Associated Press

Newark, N. J., January S.-Liquor made of wood alcohol bought with the proceeds of pawned overcoat is be- lieved by police to have caused the deaths here today of Michael Brown of New York and William H. Massey New Brighton, Pa
 Two other men, members of their party, were made violently ill. They were held pending an investigation into the deaths of their companions The pawned overcoat belonged to Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
WIRELESS CONVEYS HUMAN
 VOICE ON AMATEUR LINE
Bv Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn. January 9.--An amateur wireless operator here who "listened i'm oN service at the Calvary Protestant Episcopal church, Pitts burg. Pa, tonight could hear the pas tors voice and the music, but on ac- count of snow storm was unable to distinguish the words plainly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
LUMBER RATE REDUCED
Manufacturers Say Decrease Will Re
 lease Large Quantity
Bx AssocIafed .Press

Memphis. January 9-Conference rates on hardwood lumber from gulf ports to United Kingdom ports have been reduced from q to 75 cents per 100 pounds. effec- tive January 8. according to telegram received today by F. L. Throckmorton. general agent of the American Ovear- Seas Forwarding company. Lumber man. ufacturers say that the reduction will re- lease large quantities of lumber for ex- port shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
TO BETTER SERVICE
American Express (naugurates Right
 Way" Campaign
ny Asseeiatea Pre.u

New York, January 9-In an effort to raise the standard of the express serv- ice throughout the country, the Amer ican Railway Express company an nounced inauguration of a nation wide movement known as the "right-way- plan The first meeting scheduled under the new movement will be held simul- taneously in every express office in the United States. January Il, when em- ployes will discuss improvements in the service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
HARDING QUITS SEAT IN SENATE; APPROVES EPOCHAL INAUGURAL
LoUe Pirate Yields Victim;
 Heart Quadrangle Is Ended

Franzen at the point of n gun and forcing him to write check for $i00 to heIp pay for the honeymoon Authcr and Mrs. Eranyen planned to take.
 Mrs. Auther said she expected tO be happy with her husband hcrc- after. and thnt she would let him be the "mastcr of the house,- for ske believed that she herself was responsible for his attentions to other women. Mir. Franxen snid he was glad to take back his wife. and she expressed her willingness to remain with him forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
VERBAL PR0TESTFILED
Allies Are. Objecting to Issuance of
 Paper Currency
By Associated Press

Athens, Greece January 9.--A verbal protest has been lodged with Premier Rhallis by French minister and the Earle Granville, the British. minister, against the use of 2oD.0c0,000 drachmas of paper currency which has been printed with. out authorization of the loan commission
 The visitors book. which is being main tained at the palace for Prince Carl of Rumana. who is visiting his fiancee. the Princess Helene, was removed for a few hours to the Rumanan legation to- day in order to obtain the signatures of the allied ministers who have declined to visit the palace. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
ACCIDENTAL SHOT KILLS Former Oklahoma Federal Judge Dies
 of Wound
nv AeeocIeted PreaI

Tulsa. Okla, January s.-Ralph Camp bell. formerly United States Judge/ for the eastern district of Oklahoma, acci- dentally shot and killed himself here to-
 day. Tn closing his desk in an office building the top struck and discharged . revolver, the bullet instantly killing Jude Campbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
RIBBON WEAvERS REBEL
Workers Refuse to Accept Announced
 48-HOur Week
Ky Associated Pres.

Paterson, N l.. January 9-More than 2000 union ribbon weavers employed n silk mills here will report for work lo minutes late tomorrow morning. This announceme}t was made as the result of the proposal Of manufacturers to extend the present ii-hour week to 4S-hour week with reduction of wages of from 10 to 9 per cent The new schedule calls for the begiriiing of the days work at 70 a. m.. but the members of the iocs, union asserted they will begin work at 8 O o'clock, as has been the custom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Spanish Miners Killed
By Associated Press

Jaen, Spain, January 9.-Four bodies os miners who were imprisoned by fire in the lower galleries of pit in the Locarloina coal fields. near here, Thurs day were brought to the surface today by rescue parties. It, is virtually certain that all B of the miners who were en- trapped are dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
: -7 LAPS AND CHINESE CLOSE
 NIkALAIEvSK INCIDENT
By Associated Press

Tokio, January s-Japan and China, according to newspaper reports have concluded an agreement closing the in cident at Nikolaevsk, Siberia last spring. when Chinese warship fired on Jap anese subjects during the fighting with Russian partisans during which several hundred Japanese were reported to hays been killed The Chinese government and also the officers of the warship the newspaper say. will apologize and China will pay so00o yen as compensation to the families of the Japanese killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
By Associa1eh Press

Chicago. January 9.-Pierre Paul Anther, who clopcd from Madison, Wis, last Tuesday night with Mrs. Philip Frnnseu, tonight returned 10 his home in Highland Park. lli., with his wife and baby, while Mrs. F'ranzen left for Madison with her husband, the four figures in inc "iove triangle" having made peace with ench other.
 Franzen announced that he would withdraw his charges against huthcr, whom he charged with robbing him of Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Appeals for Aid

Boston. January g-tSpeciai l--Cardnal OConnell tonight called for assistance for those "facing the danger of starva- tion'' in Ireland His call was con- tained in letter sent to mass meeting of the friends of Irish freedom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Soviets Sign Pact Hv Ans0ciafAa pr,nnn

Stockholm. January s.--A military and economic convention between the Rus sian and Ukrainian soviet republics was signed at Moscow, December B. says d dispatch from Helsingfors The conven- tion provides that the two states shah; have joint commissazies for national de- tense, foreign affairs. finance, commerce. and labor. and communications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Twelve Are Drowned

Neabourne, January s.-A motor launch with eighty excurstonists aboard sank yesterday in Hopkins river 1t Warrenansbool, Victoria. Twelve
 tperuons were drowned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Storm Warning Issued

Washington, January s.--An advisory northeast storm warning was displayed at 10 o'clock tonight on the Atlantic coast at and between Cape Hatteras and Delaware breakwater the weather bu- reau announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
RESERVATION IS
 FORWARDED ID
 COX'S SUCCESSOR
New Governor Indicates Willis Will Be Named to Fill Unex- pired Term = Senator
 Shoot Is Visitor
By Associated Press

Columbus, O.. January 9,--AI- though the resignation of Presi- dent-elect Harding hnd not been received by Governor-eiect Harry \ Davis tonight, 1t was announced that acceptance of the resignation and appointment of Senator-eIect Willis to the vacancy would he among the first acts of the new governor following his inauEura- ton tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-10
Ludwig Has Birthday

Berne. 9WfTz.. January s.--Former KinG Ludwig III. of Bev1ria. on Friday csi-
 ebrated hfs 1oth birthday In the sanator-
 irm II u'''dAnwart Caatle. In Bavaria.