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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
By HUGH W. RoBERTs

Washington Bureau The Age-Herald
 500 Davidson Bufldln,
 Washington, April 3O.-(Spccial.) Gov. F. o. Lowden, one of the pO- tential candidates for the repub- hcan nomination at Chicago, and who gracefully yielded when the politicians decreed the nomination of President Harding, is deeply in- terested in the patronage situation in Alabama.
 The governor, at luncheon today with the President, spoke of the virtues of Maj. P. D. Barker of Mobile and Gordon Ashley of St. Clair Springs. the one m applicant for the post of collector of the port of Mobile and the other for the Of- lice of internal revenue collector. The former, at the convention, was committed to LOwden, first choice, and Harding, second choice. The latter managed the LOwden cam aign In Alabama.
 Unusual significance Is attached to the activity of Governor Lowden because of the fact that neither of the so-called referees in Ala bama, Pope M. Long and o. D. streit, supported in the convention either Harding or LOwden on the first ballots. While the President does not wish to remember
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had the intended effect on London, for there was at once 8 noticeable hard enjng of government press opinion against tho proposals. As a matter of fact, the proposals represented real advance. and were entitled to receive proper consideration.
 But in view of the hostile attitude of France, it became safe to assume from the first that the French rejection weuld be ratified by the supreme coun- ell. The intervention of America seemed to offer new avenue of ap- proach on this troublesome Gnd critical matter, and Germany's latest response showed the possibilities of peaceful settlement had not been exhausted. While France frankly stated her opin- ion that more sober methods of nego- tion were unpromising-and they have not been tried properly in the spirit of enlightened good will-the method of military dictation is thoroughly de- ceptive, and will in itself seriously prejudice, if it does not defeat, the ob- Ject it is employed to achieve.
 It is difficult to imagine the British premier will readily engage the gov errment to support France in a policy of military subjugation, to secure re- suits which are obtainable only through allied and German co-opera- ton. founded in common sense ap- preciation of economic relations.
 CAN'T FORCE PAYMENT
 There is no way in which an occur patton of the Ruhr can expedite Ger many's capacity to pay, which should be fixed prior to fixation of methods of payment, has not been scientifically ascertained It is agreed, even by the German socialists, that Germany shall make the fullest possible reparation. But any interpretation of Germany's Obligation which does not bear a sci- entific relation to her economic re, sources and possibilities is mere empty futility.
 No civilized country would attempt to impose conditions of slavery or semi-slavery on another nation, and no display of military force can change economic laws or increase the productive capacity of nation It will instead retard economic recovery. as history will show.
 An 'early and just solution" to which the American President rightly and wisely has referred, obviously can lot be realized unless and until Ger many's capacity to pay is satisfactorily agreed upon. Another week has gone by without settlement of the national coal stoppage, and days of negotiation again have proved fruitless It gen. orally is recognized that a permanent settlement must be preceded pv a temporary arrangement, but in the ne- gotiations, vital principles are in- volved. and they generally prove an obstacle to temporary settlement.
 The determination of the miners to fight on apparently remains unshaken. But an Increasingly powerful factor is entering the struggle. It is starva : tion in the homes of the miners. Little imagination is required to visualize the distress among the women and children, as we'll as the men. But the trade union movement is coming to the relief of the distressed. and in the last three days $100,000 has been contrib- uted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
GoUernor Lowden Displays ActiUe Interest in Alabama
 Federal Jobs and May Win

against them such obvious blum ders, it is suggested that Lossdcn's petition will have singular force, especially since the so-caticd ref- erees regarding certain specific of- dates.
 This Is said to he true regard ing the most desirable office, that of internal revenue collector. Mir. Long, 1t is understood, sports Will Ford, whereas Mir. Streit supports Gordon Ashley. In the meantime, the independent candidate, 1T. H.l A1drich of Birmingham, dcmunds attention because of the fact fkat the financial interests of the Bir- mingham district, which pay the bulk of federal revenue in Aiu- bana. are more or less nEdentfy supporting him.
 The independent republicans in Alabama. Independent In the sense that they are not indorsed by the sO-cnlled referees, are skepticnl of reports that MT. Long and Afr. Streit hold the game Exclusively in their keeping. They declare it to be true that MT. Long and Mir. streit, while in Washing ton recent iy, were unable to obtain a henrfn at the hands of the Attorney Gen eraI, who, in the main, will dis pense patronage in Alabnmn. IN
 It fs said that Governor LOwdei ' was we'll pleased with what oe carred in his conference with th President
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BUILDING AND LOAN 2 MEN NAME LlNNETT
By Associated Press

New Orleans, April 30.--Alex M. Lin nett of Newark, N. J.. was elected presi- dent at the closing session here to- night of the twenty ninth annual con yention of the United States League of Local Building and Loan associa- tions.
 The 1922 meeting place will be selected by the executive committee, probably several weeks later.
 Other officers elected were J. E.. Kinney, Columbus, O., first vice presi- dent; Miss Ann E. Rae, Niagara Falls. second vice president: William R. Adair, Omaha, third vice president; H. F. Cellarius, Cincinnati, secretary, and Robert Corson, Philadelphia, treasurer.
 By a unanimous vote at the final session the constitution was amended so as to provide for 50 per cent increase in dues.
 The report of the resolutions com mittee adopted late today indorsed the Calder Nolan federal home loan bank bill and urged it's speedy passage by Congress; asked each state league to call upon It's legislature for legis- lation friendly to home builders. and indorsed the proposed measure exempt ing from the income tax of individual homestead investment incomes up to $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
RAIDER ASKS DAMAGES
 FROM SHIPPING BOARD

Mobile, April 3O.-Walter Burch, a deputy sheriff, today filed suit against the United States shipping board for S15,0O0 for alleged per- sOnaI injuries. Burch alleges that while acting In his capacity as a deputy sheriff he boarded the ship ping board steamer Lake Capens on December IA, last, and while walk ing on the deck of the ship struck wire stretched across the deck and fell into coal hole, receiving injuries. This Is the first suit of Its kind ever filed in this county, where deputy sheriff was injured in a search for prohibited liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
AMERICAN LEGION POST
 ARRANGING HUGE FEAST

Arniston. April 30.-(Special )-The An niston post of the American Legion is making plans to hold regular" feast al their hall on Noble street next Tues day evening. when beans. stew, prunes ZIG other wartime dishes which still finger in the memory of the ex-service men will be served in regular army style.
 Each member of the post and the vis- stors present at the feast will be served from general kitchen into individual mess kits, and as everything imaginable will be included in the stew to be of fered an event of wide interest to roriner service men Is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
CONTRACT IS AWARDED
Mobile Men Will Build Fuel Oil
 Station

Mobile, April SO.-(SpeciaI )-Contracts for the construction of the United States shipping board fuel oil station on Blakely Island have been awarded to J. ". Gil- bert and H. Winkler, both of Mobile, ac- cording to notice received by these con tractors from the division of supply and sales at New Orleans. The conditions call for the completion of the entire proj- ect within 1O2 days
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SERVICES ANNOUNCER
Notable Ministers Will Preisettg at
 niston Ntsil

Anniston, April Special. )---EiN R. M. Hawkins of the Birmingi4n Southern college, will preach at Ih First Methodist church here Sud 9 morning, and Dr. J. H. Reynolds { Nashville, will speak at the eveIr hour, both of the sermons to be bf, on the educational campaign of Il church. Dr. Reynolds is a membef
 the faculty of Hendrix college |
 Nashville and is one of the grete ministers in the Methodist churtn
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THE WEATHER

Washington. April 30.-Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and somewhat warm CT Sunday; Monday unsettled. probably showers.
 Georgia: Fair and somewhat warmer Sur day; Monday fair in east, increas- ing cloudiness in west portion.
 Tennessee: Fair in east, increasing cloudiness in west portion Sunday, with slowly rising temperature; Mon day unsettled, probably showers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
DELEGATE NAMED
Anniston Rotarians Will Attend Edin-
 burg Meeting

Anniston, April so.-(special.) Rev sam E. Hodges. pastor of the First Presbyterian church here. and a lead ing member of the Anniston Rotary club. has been selected as the delegate from the local club and will attend the International Rotary meeting to be held in Edinburg. Scotland. in June. Dr. Hodges has made the proper ap- plication for passports and expects to leave about June 1 for his foreign trip He expects to visit several of the foreign countries while away on hs annual vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
He Seeks Liberty

Montgomery, April SOL. E. McGregor, committed to the grand jury without bond on charge of murdering Jordan Scott alias Diamond Dick, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on the ground that he is not guilty of the charge, and the case will be considered before Judge Leon McCord in the circuit court Monday. McGregor was held with out bond after a preliminary hearing Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
Receiver Is Appointed

New York, April 30.-A receiver for the Hsytian-American corporation, which owns or controls various utility com panies, wharves and sugar plantations in Hayti. was appointed by Judge Mack in United States district court today on the application of Breed, Elliott and Harris an Indiana corporation. The applicants presented claim of s100,O0O. The p'ain- tiffs asserted the company property m Hayti is valued at more than slo,O0o, ,ooO LabiIities were placed at s60o00o. James N. Rosenbsrg was named as the receiver under bond of $250oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
Funeral Services

Anniston, April 3O.-(Specal.)-F -Funeral services for Mrs. J. c. Seaman at Heflll Saturday afternoon were attended by large number of Anniston relatives ano friends, the party returning to the city over the Southern railway Saturday night. Mrs. Seaman's death occurred ii Birmingham Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
Insurance Men Elect

Troy. April Especial )-The lo- cal fire insurance agents here have elected the following officers: Emory Folmar, president; w. w. Heath, vice president; J. W. Bowers, secretary. and B. R. Wilson, assistant secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
STILL SEES HOPE
 NEGOTIATIONS MAY
 PROVE SUCCESSFUL
Military Force Against Ger many Will Not Increase Pro-
 duCtive Capacity of Ma
 ton, Henderson Declares
By ARTHUR HENDERSON Former Member British War Cabinet Special Gable to The Age Herald (COnyright 1921 by The Age IIernId)


 Representing the liberal thought Of England, Mir. Henderson is hopeful of a settlement of the reparations problem without inSt moment resort to the use of the military. Force cam not change economic laws. he declares in his cable today, and he feels that with the United States as a party in the struggle the possibilities for satis- factory negotiations have not been eN- bausted.)
 London, April 30.-(Special. J. Past errors have contributed to the present disastrous position in rela- tion to the German indemnity prob lem, and it seems as this is written that the issue will become potentially even more dangerous within the next few days, and that the allies may march to further and perhaps more serious errors.
 While the British papers supporting the government were declaring the
 n
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llG W Afi Ciil hAt lil OT posals not so deri- sory as previous offers. anl merit ing serious con- sideration, French opinion was not only hostile, but contemptuous and expressed with ai-
 most n d e c e Il t haste the view that the terms did not afford a possible basis for negotia-
 ion or further con- sideration. T h 1 S
 outburst evidently
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Famed Memoria, Trees.

On the beautiful capitol grounds In
Sacramento, Cal. there rs group Of
interest, says the American Forestry
Magazine Of Washington There is Il
red maple from Antletam, Md. u
white elm from near McKinleys tomb.
Canton. o. white ash from YiCkE-
burg, Miss, and many others from
equally distinctive points These
trees are studied with SURPRISING IN
terest by visitors from many states
and foreign lands Could anything
be more BETTING 10 the memory Of Il
fallen soldier than 10 plant "a walnut
tree grown from nut produced AZ
such historical points az these1
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
WHO VIII Give?

Those VINO wish 10 contribute cloth
ing to the family that lost It's all by
fire recently on the b. Z. Wagnon
farm, may 40 50 by leaving such
articles OF apparel as viii be given
a, Baker, Grayum and Anderson, who
will see that the proper parties re-
ceive them.
In this family IS one - year old
boy. girls aged respectively 10, T.
and . years, and two year old boy.
This IS an urgent call and worthy
your favorable consideration.
Mrs. r p. Barnes,
Chm. Red Cross.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Dermott News.

Dermott News.
Or. J p. Darlington has moved
his residence 10 Dermott.
Mr.. Tom Huffman OF Snyder was
ip pernott on business the first OF
the week. 80. l-",-'--
Bunch OF young folks went fish
ing last week reported a good catch.
Mrs. Laura Cargle spent the
week with her parents near Fluvan-
na.
Mrs. Cora Burrough and Mary
Rbea spent Tuesday evening with
their friend Mrs. Greer West.
Mr.. Lee Cargile night operator at
Dermott worked at Snyder last week.
Nj. c. 3 Alexander made a bus
mess trip 20 Snyder last Monday.
Mrs. Pearl McDermott Of Justice
burg. spent Thusday with relatives
here.
Mr. Earve Browning and wife and
two daughters made business trip 10
Snyder THURSDAY.
Mr jim Stell and family made
la business trip 20 Snyder Thursday
evening.
NJ Ernest Greenfield and wife
went fishing wednesday. they report
O. good catch OF crawfish and frogs.
Miss Mary Williams spent last
week Win her sister Mrs. Myrtle
Edmonson.
Miss Una Smith and Miss Atten
smith spent Thursday evening with
.1eir friend Lillian Bass
Mr.. Charlie Manse spent Thursday
evening with Mr. Afford Browning
Rev Tate will preach next sunday
ey,t.ar ~ lookout. everybody IS
welcome 20 come
We are glad 20 hear 81 Mr. Carl
Pe-ima1 Of our community getting
-ra honor 10 the essay writing An
sun. no St. good TO mis- school work.
"- af,- him much success tn mis-
school work
"- Milton West .pert last weeE
.- Abilene
~-#.r. several OF the men and
bow. made rat rade. they killed
hundred and sizty-siv rats
The rs-mrtt people have organ'7-
se g. e. % r. at lookout
~- .arlHr of Polar was in Der
mott Saturday. ne reports they had
S. good rain ID At Polar
lsz- Rres spent Saturday evening
with .ts friend Howard Alexander
Mr. j.. Furroueh made bust
ness trip 70 Tluyanpa Friday Mr.
Iar-oug1 spent the evening with nsr
G. tsud Mrs john Jones
Little Evelen Sanders spent sa'-
1rday morning With her )it'le FRIEND
Ina May Burrough
q party las. Thursday night at tie
huuc of ~. " r. Rh-l was wei
attended auI al seemed to ,1joy the
occasion
Mr. IS p Dane OF Fluysnna shio
ped car ~ uors from Dermott last
~e@f FOR Fort worth warket.
Misses Lo-ena and Berneice Cart
or left Sunday evening taf iharoD
20 /-'t .heir sister Mrs. Coy Watkins
Miss Maggie Werner Of Foch, Tex
as. spaut SUNDAY Nth Mrs. Carroll
4 singing sunday night al the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

J. /. Abbott says this lind Of
weather makes everyone want 70 De
a farmer. Good rain over quite a y"
OF the county during the East lev
days has put the farmers N so0o
working spirit.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Birth Record.

A. c. Alexander and wife May
10Th, q BOY.
Cyrus = Landrum and wife May
18th, boy.
Earl r. Brown and wife May
llth, 4 boy.
Martin Reep and wife. May 18Th
boy
Frank Newell Eddines. AID wife
May 10Th, q girl
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

The case in county court this week,
J c. Myers VS.. Giles Garner" judg-
ment rendered Tuesday in favor Of
Plaintiff i is understood that mo-
ton for an appeal will be made The
case :. D Clover vs.. Alex Barnett
is on DOCKET for this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Cardf Of Thanks.

- Cardf Of Thanks
We wish 10 eItend 70 our many
friends in Snyder our heartfelt thanks
for the many expressions OF sym
PATTY in our hour OF sadness and for
the beautiful floral offerings. May
Gods richest blessing attend You
V. r Teaeue and children,
J. " Ellis, and family,
Mrs j " poek
have misplaced few OF the cards
Of those VINO sent flowers will you
please send ne your names 10 Box
So. Plainview. Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Cotton Seed.

We still have some Of the nigh
grade cotton eed on hand that Wt are
placing on fall time with the farmers.
Make arrangements for them with the
Secretary Of the Chamber Of Com
merce before they ar all gore -
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

W. ". Early and children went
10 Abilene last week on visit They
were accompanied home by Mr.. Ear
ly's daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. jeff Knowles. TO spend a week
or ten days visiting
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
RIDE had THRILLS
New zealander Probably Broke
Many Speed Records.
Fortunate 10 Live 70 Write a Mad
Journey Across Preeipiee, and
Night Of Terror.

NlSnt CT lefFEls
A thrilling adventure IN me timber
LANDS Of New Zealand is related by
Mr.. David Blake. who met with 10 rs n
result Of quarrel with d man namcd
Smert2 DO You know TIE great divide
on Mount Siberat asks Mr Blake in
the Wide World Magazine ] had The
contract for cutting uut and sending
down the timber from the upper
slopes Across The guich, tAut as q
bow string. a steel cable stretched for
eight hundred feet. The kuuri logs,
slung to an UNDERLYING trolley running
on huge sheayes, were sent over the
wire 10 the other side. A guide rope,
hooked 10 the trolley. served 70 cheek
the run and ease the timber 10 the
landing stage below.
Rod Mckenzie, Duncan and Smerts
worked In my gang. II was the end Of
the day In late autumn. The last lol
"A monster twenty feet long by thirty
In girth-hung ready for launching ]
was on the point OF giving the signal,
when, fancying ! noticed slhcknetf
In one OF the sljngs, ] mounted the
l.x. ..~5AaSSsss = 2astzsR
This was Smerty's moment for de-
ferred vengeance. AZ ouch Ne Light
ming he swung his 81 and BpraDr the
look Of the guide rope from the Bock.
Ell. On the instant the huge log gath.
cred Roadway down the tRut wire.
Some one screamed. Jump, Dave,
jump" But there was no time.
All this happened ID o flash. ] threw
myself face down upon the Los and
Eripped the sling chains with gr1y
OF death. Bushes, ground and tree
stumps few backward beneath me 10
a mad blur Of speed. The racinf
sheaves. In their iron block casing,
screamed and shrilleO. Fire flashed
from them. Fire ran along the wire.
Showers OF sparks few OUt upon the
wind
Suddenly there Was d jar, the grluo
and shrek OF metal on metal ]
screamed and closed my eyes. There
was q Jerk that wrencbed my arms
In their sockets, and The mad rush
stopped. The strained wire above
sprang, bent again and hummed Ike
a twanged bowstriuc. The log, hang
ing beneath leaped ~ and down, up
and down. was jolteu from my hold
and. for horrible minute with one
hand clutched in the chains. hung over
the abyss Slowly, painfully, ! dragged
myself up again. My nerves were IN
rags. my limbs shook. and my teeth
chartered. took IN ny belt and
reeving II through chain link shift
ed position; then rebuckicd the
strong leather round ny waist.
This is what had happened The pin
In the lower block had worked loose
The wire had jumped the groove IN
the sheave wheel. becoming damned
between II and the ron casing, and
the log had braked Itself by itt own
weight
4 stiff wind had blown during the |
afternoon. and viii night ID hardened .
into a gale from o., southeast II .
roared. swooping through the detle. .
Rain and wind-arNDn nn Missed .
across the darkness t fierce gusts T.
Flannel shirt and trousers which rep. .
resented an my clothing were Itt, .
protection against rts tvrco cold. .
could not move 200 ease wy position .
Ice formed ON the chains and on the F..
wood my clothing frole hard and stir .
The night was SIS DARK as the mouth .
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

r.. D Bronson w1s 40 On the
streets Tu-s#ry morning after the
raI. l.abr. a rCol spirits H" I-
always that ard 'e- -..--, county 40
the way
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

Mr. Harrison came In Saturday
from Cooper, Texas He says crops
are in better condition here than in
his county Two much rain he Gays
has retarded the crop He will be
here about two weeks.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

home Of Mr.. Milton West was er JOY
ed by all present -s---'~
Mrs. W. T. Martin left TlsSsday
for McGregor, Texas, 10 visit her
daughter. Mrs. Lena Smith.
Miss Eula Odoms returned home
Saturday from Merkel.
Little Sunshine
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Keeping UP Appearance.

rs the rivalry between Mrs. Cad
spur and Mrs. Jibway as TO which
can have the finer car sim going on
mo, il was suddenly interrupted
what happenedT
Bankruptcy proceedings II looks
as II they would have to start all over
again"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

J. 2. Gilmore - Maypearl was
here the first o. the week visiting
relatives. Mr.. Gilmore IS Justice OF
the Peace at Mayy@arl and has held
that place for o uuuber Of years.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
Wouldn't Dope. 4 on the Girls.

Wouldn't Dope. 4 on the eiris.
"I think YOU could make n lot Of
money out Of this play
"That SO?''
"Yes. The writer has worked out
good plot. and II wouldn't take
more than n few songs and dozen
chorus girls 10 put II over"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

d. d. lane and his grandson, rlsn
poren. Jr.. went fishing the other
DAP and Mr. Lane said he slipped
and fel! IL the creek and Euch I-..
came 90 mis- rescue Says 10 rasn Z
been feeling veil since.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

J. n. Henderson says spienolo
rain fell on his farm southwest OF 4
own A good season IS in the ground
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

j. n. Patterson OF Midland was
here a few days the first OF the week
on business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

A year ago the purchasing power
NJ an American dollar was 20 cents.
Now It IS 80 cents.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20
TORN iDO, WIND AND HAIL
INSURANCE.

-tis Fiud q insurance ls very
cDeap ranging from 81 TO 81 per
thousand. Due 70 conditions that are
prevailing now over the country do
YOU lot thiuk Il wise 70 carry this
Zinc O. insurance. Be sure you have
tornado, wind and Hail as well ss
flrc. Come IN and let Ne talR !; over
Every kind OF Insurance, Abstracts
and Legal Instruments.
BoREE & ERWIN
n. W. Corner Court Houst-
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-05-20

Best grade silk hose esc, Saturday
at Guarantee Tailort and Furnishers