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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
WADSWORTH WILL GO ID BOTTOM OF
 WATSON CHARGES
Georgia Senator. Charges American Soldiers In France Hanged
 Without Trial
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Age-Herald,
 800 Davidson Building,

Washington. November 1.-tspe- cial) James W. wadsworth of New York, chairman of the military com mittee of the Senate. declared to- night his determination to bring about if possible the clearing away of all doubt as to the treatment tf private soldiers by officers of the United States army during the World war.
 He announced the fact to corre- spondents, following his sensational clashes In the Senate with Senator Thomas F. Watson of Georgia, de- elaring that between statements of irresponsible people on street corners and senators. who speak s6n the au thority of hgh officials Of the United States government there is great difference. He added that he was moved solely through a desire that the facts might be ascertained, and that hereafter there might never be doubt as to whether American soldiers were mistreated or given all the care that the people at home pro- vided for them. There is grave doubt in the mind of Senator Wads- worth that the statement of Senator Watson that 21 Americans were hanged on a single gibbet. or hanged at all, can be proved to the satis- faction of the committee of the Sen ate which will investigate the Wat son charges. If the Georgia senator can prove his statements. as he says he can. there is assurance given by the chairman of the military commit tee that an investigation will be or dered So thorough in scope as co ex clude all other topics from the minds of the American people.
 We must go to the bottom of this thing he said. Tt is serious when senator makes such statements. As lcng as they are confined to peo- pie on the street they may be ig- nored. They must regarded serious ly. however, when an official of the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
Jefferson Legislator
 Succeeds Dickson 7 on Jury Commission
By FRED IT. GoRMLEY

Montgomery Bureau. The Age-Herald,
 22f-2 First National Bank Buildin
 Montgomery. November 1.- Sam W. Hawkins, member of the house of representatives from Jefferson county, was ap- pointed a member of the jury commission of that county by Governor KiIby today. He will succeed W. E. Dickson, former member of the house, who re- signed his position ta become n member of the jury commission in 1920, and who was elected member of the city commission of Birmingham two weeks ago.
 Mir. Hawkins will surrender his seat in the legislature at once. Jefferson county members of the house have fared well in politics since the Legislature was organized in January. 1919. Thomas E. Huey, who served during the first session, was ap- pointed member of the Jeffer- son county board of revenue and was reelected. He was succeed ed by William l.. Harrison, who also was elected n member of the Birmingham commission two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENER AL


 America holds balance of power in armament meet. experts declare. Mississippi loses branch line road.
 STATE Rogers had check bilI becomes law. Selma merchants plan chamber of commerce auxiliary. $1.Oo0 addition to tax officials pay approved by kiiby. Unemployment of chiefs is de- mnnded ay Gadsden strikers. SynOdical meet at Auburn today.
 LOCAL. ta Harrison plans for meter Inspec- ti0n.
 Courts decree sustnins views of wholesalers.
 Mrs. Richard F. Johnston chosen president League of Women Voters. New comnfssi0n divides work among members. . Goal production shows increase. 's'''NH x%S AprohtbitiOn officers in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
WAS ONE OF PARTY
 LEADERS IN CONGRESS

a Chattanooga. November f.--Jadgo Cordell Hull, the new chairman of the national democratic committee, is 60 years old. having been born in Overton county. Tennessee. october 2, 1871, his present home being at Carthage, Smith county. After at tending school in Ohio young Hull graduated from the law department of Cum berland university. Lebanon. Tenn. In his early life he was a farmer and lumber dealer. He was appointed judge of the Fifth Ten nessee Judicial circuit by the govs ernor and elected to succeed himself. but resigned to make the race for Congress. which lie entered In 1906. and remained until defeated last No- vember by Wynne 5. Ciouse, a re- publican.- in the landslide which car
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
HULL IS CHOSEN
 NATIONAL PARTY
 COMMITTEE HEAD
Tennessean Succeeds White, Who Presents Resignation Shortly Before HulI's
 Election
By Associated Press

St. Louis, November l.--The demo- cratic party today chose former Con gressman Cordell Hull of Carthage. Tenn. as chairman of it's national committee to succeed George H. White of Marietta. O., who retired to the party ranks, there to "help in the struggle for the idsahs Of de mocracy."
 The change in leadership. which had been held by Mir. White since July, 1920, when he asseumed the chair manship at the call of former Gov. James M Cox of Ohio. the party's nominee for President, was assured early today. when, after a lengthy conference, 1t was announced that all elements of the party had agreed upon either former Assistant Secre- tary of State Breckenridge Long or Mir. Hull MT. Long's ultimate se- lection was contingent, however, upon the resignation of Edward F. Goitra of St. Louis. committeeman from Missouri
 Mir. Goltra said he would not re- sign in Mir. Longs favor. MT. Hull then was announced as the agreed-on candidate for the chairmanship.
 Mir White, on his arrival here yes terday announced that he would not resign regardless of the opposition et certain party elements to him. unless d man could be found on whom all could agree. Mir White and his sup porters took a stern position anu showed signs of fight.
 Opposition Shows Hand.
 conference arranged at which, 1t is understood, the White opposition led by Senator Carter Glass of Virginia showed it's hand, displaying q minimum of 66 votes either present in person or by proxy, out of a total of less than 100 votes expected to be present.
 The names of Mir. Long and Mir Hull as compromise candidates are understood to have been put forward by the opponents Of MT. Nhl.e ana were declared acceptable by Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi as Chair man Whites representative.
 The retiring chairman announced that Mir. Hulls selection was very happy one." asserting that he had not been closely allied with any of the candidates at the San Francisco convention.
 Reports that Daniel c. Roper former internal revenue cVHiihio sioner, is to be made chairman or the national executive committee Tn accordance with the compromise agreement on the chairman could not be verified.
 The new chairman said he expected to announce the personnel Of the ex- ecutive committee probably rom Washington within a few days.
 As one of the first efforts under his leadership, Mir. Hull said he wanted to Tdecentralize" authority by throwing greater responsibility on local organizations. He recon mended close cooperation between the national. state and local com nittees as means of success. He also urged that women be more com pletely represented on the local com mittees.
 Striking at the republican admin istration, Chairman Hull declared that the "reactionary group of the republican party executed new mortgage on it last year and when 1t went into power last March 1t had no vestige of policy-no pro gramme except to carry out the wishes of the privileged group which financed it's campaign"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
No MONEY TO HOLD COURT.
 Rv AsenrSafed Press

Charleston. $. C.. November 1.-The fail terms of the court of common pleas. the civil side of the state cir cult court opened at Bishopville, Lee county. yesterday, and adjourned in the afternoon because the county treasurer reported that there was no money available for paying the court expenses. The docket Is reported to he heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
MAKES RATIONAL UNION
 IMPOSSIBLE, SAYS GOMPERs

Washington, November 1.-In state- ments commenting upon the injunc- tion against miners union activities in West Virginia. issued by Federal Judge Anderson at Indianapolis, President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor said today that such actions are making it impossible for us to have a law abiding, patriotic and rational labor organization of American citizens" while Harry Olmsted, representing the opera tors association of the Wil- liamson field. said that "the ruling /. frees the coal industry of the nation and restores the right of in- dividuals, both operators and miners. to contract with each other as guar anteed by the constitution and the laws of the United States
 Judicial actions of Judge Ander- son and others like him take the possibility for progress out of tho
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
FIRST RADIO DESCRIPTION
 By Associated Press

Asheville, N. C. November 1.-The first description of a man wanted by the police ever sent out by pri- vate radio to private land stations was sent from a radio station here tonight. The message contained 10-word description of a former de- tective wanted on charge of pass ing worthless checks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
By ArsocInted Press

Washington, November 1.--Aia- ba ma and Mississippi: Fair wednes- day and Thursday: moderate temper ature.
 Georgia; Fair Wednesday and Thursday. moderate temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday; Thurs day fair, rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
PARTY LINES IGNORED
 DIiRING ALTON

Washington, November 1.--Luxury and nuisance taxes held the center of the Senate stage today and to- night. with party lines obliterated for the first time since the revenue revision bill was taken up five weeks ago So many of this class of eX- cises were voted out of the bill that
 ,co,,,nn.a n, Pare TSelyeI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
CRIMINALS ESCAPE By Associated Press

NcWH oFK, NuVeHIIeF ''t7'f 'lf' was being pushed today for five criminals who escaped from the Ray mond Street jail in Brooklyn last night by climbing to the roof on scaffolding, forcing a skylight and sliding down a rope into an adjoin- ing park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
NATIONWIDE STRIKE OF COAL MINERS NOW LOOMS
Union Officials AdUised
 Abandonment Of CheckoH
 Breaks Wage Agreement
International Officers Regard Strike as Unions Only Weapon to Enforce Contract Following Issu-
 ance of Injunction Order by Court
By Assncintsd prnas

Indianapolis November LA mine inevitable tonight heed A. B Anderson, which prescribed the of
 telegram late today United Mine Workers i America unctoa effect union official. to reo.rJ dcon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made At sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending al ?. m. s0th meridian time, November |. l921;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
BOYS AND GIRLS

are you watching the Dot Puzzles"
 in the Daily Age-Herald? They are especially for you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
THE WEATHER

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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

Twins, son and daughter, were
born Tuesday afternoon at Bright
look hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick Flint. The son bears the name
of his grandfather, Charles G. Flint
and the daughter is named Winifrec
A. Mrs Flint's mother, Mrs. X. O.
Dye OF Cleveland, Ohio, is here.
Miss Lora Varney Of the local
Red Cross has resumed her work
here after a week spent in Boston.
Claude Miltimore of the Stanley
Undertaking and Furniture Co., has
gone to Boston to take a course in
embalmng.
The meeting of the Knapp post
of the American Legion was held in
Red Mems hall Tuesday evening in
stead of in the Legion's fine new
quarters over the Ideal restaurant.
The change was made because of the
illness Of F. W. Magoon, whose rooms
adjourn the quarters.
Horace Taylor was found uncon-
scious in his room on Pearl street
Tuesday and was taken to the St.
Johnsbury hospital.
Oscar f. Cummings was a business
visitor in Newport Tuesday.
Mrs Warren Estabrooks is con-
fined to the house by illness, her
mother, Mrs Andrew Richie of West
Barnet IS caring for her.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
ELECT OFFICERS
OF BRICHTLOOK
HOSPITAL AID
Mrs. Rebecca Fairbanks Il
President for Ensuing
Year

At the annual meeting Of Bright
look Hospital Aid Association very
encouraging reports were given BY
the various committees and by the
secretary and treasurer in regard to
the work of the past year, the pres
ent condition Of the Association and
the outlook for the coming year.
While nimble fingers worked indus
triouSly on the sewing, everyone W..
in very social mood and after the
business was completed, tea was selv-
ed by Mrs. Fairbanks, and her daugh-
tel, Mrs Robinson
The officers and committees for the
ensuing year are as follows:
Mrs Rebecca Fairbanks, president ;
Mrs. George H. Cross, 1st vice pres
ident; Mrs. George f. Cheney, 2no
vice PRESIDENT; Mrs. Lawrence p.
Leach, secretary; Mrs. Carrie T.
Human, treasurer.
Finance Committee: Mrs. s. J.
Somcrville, chairman; Mrs. Henry W.
Ellis. MIS-. George Hazen, Mrs. c. l..
Clark, Mrs. George Stearns, Mrs.
Bert Wright, Mrs. J. Gilman Howe,
Mrs Lora Spaulding.
Sewing Committee, Miss Annie
Hansen, chairman; Mrs. Thomas
Wallace, Miss Selena Perks.
House Committee: Mrs. Ella
TluaX, Chairman; Miss Maude
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
Hartness Plan Wins
On First Vote
CONTINUED on page four)

The bounty bill, House 1877 was
amended several times from the floor
but the house refused to recommit
and the bill was finally ordered to a
third reading.
Among the important bills intro
duced in the senate was Senate n by
Senator Bryant of Windsor giving a
I supervisor Of the insane power to
commit persons to the state hospital
on petition brought before any pro-
bate court in the state.
A brief session Of the senate was
! brought to close for an executive
! session to receive one appointment
from the governor. No action was
! taken in the executive session and the
! appointments according to custom
will remain in the senate 81 hours.
A new proposal of amendment was
introduced in the senate this morning
by Senator Carpenter of Richford
VIII ch provides for reading and writ
ing English test before a person is al
lowed TO vote Senator Durham Of
Windham County introduced reso-
luton providing for a committee TO
expedite the work of the session.
Under the suspension Of the rules
the senate took House increasing
the pay of justices of the supreme
court and superior judges entirely
through the legislative process this
morning and the bill passed in con-
currence without a dissenting vote.
House 50 repeating the law requir-
mo the annual vote on the liquor IL
cense question was also passed il
concurrence under the suspension Of
the rules.
Adjournment WAS taken until this
afternoon AMI both houses Were
grouped in front Of the state house
fol a photograph.
Former Lieutenant Governor Ma
son s. Stone, as the personal repre-
sentative Of Governor Hardness ac-
companied by General Her
bert T. Johnson left here at 1870
o'clock this afternoon for Augusta,
Maine, where tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock they will attend tie funer-
al OF Governor Parkhurst,.
The second event OF the social ac-
Invites of the present week took place
this afternoon from 5 to s o'clock
when Mrs. James Hardness, wife of
his eXcellency, the Governor, was
hostess at reception given at the
Wood Art Gallery. A large number
Of guests including the visiting ladies
Of the assemblies, wives of the state
officers, wives OF the department
heads and the ladies of Montpelier
enjoyed the hospitality Of the occl-
sion.
Receiving with Mrs Hartness were
Mrs. Abraham W. Foote, wife
of Lieut. Gov. Foote, Mrs. Franklin
S. Billings, wife of Speaker Billings
and Mrs. William H. .Beardsley,
daughter of Mrs. Hartness.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02

Entered us second-ciass matter
May 1. 1916. at the post Office at st
yohnsbury, Vermont under the act
Of March 3. 1872
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2, 1921
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

NJ. H. A. Smith,
Editor St. Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN,
st. Johnsbury, VT.
Deal Mr.. Smith:
On behalf of our State Committee
and for myself, ! want to thank you
heartily for the good service given by
your men in reporting the conference
of the older boys. think it was done
very nicely and felt very much pleas
ed with it all.
The boys were glad to get the
copies of the papers and ! have sent
copies to all the members of our
State Committee and several other
people who are interested.
Thanking you heartily for this fine
support and cooperation, | am,
Yours sincerely.
BYRON n. CLARK
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to extend my sincere thanks
to the friends in East Haven, West
Burke, and st. Johnsbury, to the
Geo. H. Cross Co. and employees
and each one who by cards, calls,
letters, and generous gifts of fruit,
confectionery, and dainties has
helped to make pleasant my stay in
Brightlook Hospital.
ALBION NJ. SPENCER.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
Sprague, Mrs. Daniel Carpenter.
BY Charles Sugl,roe
~s.;'nr ?|so .P,p,r mon

Literary and Visiting Committee !:
Mrs. J. W. Scott, chairman, Mrs, Mar
garet Haywood, Mrs. Elbridge Has
tings, Miss Martha Hall, Miss Mary
Ide.
Charity Committees Mrs. W. P.
Smith, chairman, Mrs Flora E. Love
Joy. Mrs. F. +. Richards.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
ST. IOHNSURY LOCALS

Mrs. Theodore Chase has returned
from a weeks visit in Milton, Mass.
Edward French of Boston Univer-
sity has been spending a few days
at the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. French.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
SUNNY SQUIBETS

A lot of people who are complain
ing about lack of work, are the same
ones who tied up buyir. by their in
efficient and costly production.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-02-02
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told in each
package of genuine Bayer Tablets of
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during Il years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. If you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can
them without fear for Colds, Hcld
ache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Ear
ache, Toothache. Lumbago, ard for
Pain. Handy tin boxes of tweve
tablets cost few cents. DRUGGISTS also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
MonoaccticacideStc of Salicylicacd.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20

more likely boys, will shy a brick at the clown on parade. It will hit him on the head and cut him badly. Why, had a. lot of boys follow me all along a line of parade once with a long hat pin tied to building laths. They could stand six feet away and insert a couple of inches of hatpin in me whenever they wanted And they did it for the greater part of an hour, to the intense amusement of all who saw it. Would a crowd have stood for this being done to anyone but a clown?
 Once in a street parade I was driving a Shetland pony hitched to 8 light racing cart. Close to the curb stood a man with small boy. The man car ried heavy cane. The boy said: "Oh, papa, here comes the clown. Isn't he funny? Hit him over the head with your cane" Papa complied at once He brought the cane down with a smash on my head and I came pretty near falling out of the wagon. When gathered my scattered wits together, everybody was laughing and no one so heartily as the man who had struck me I landed on the point of his jaw With one which am quite sure Is stfll living in his memory. And I was the worst execrated man that ever visited that town. My act was called a 'sbru- tai assault on a prominent citizen" by one paper. and all of the other papers had something to say about the circus ] ruffian who had made an llnprovoked
 attack on a peaceable citizen.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
HOORAY KIDS, TIE
 CIRCUS IS COMING

Advance cars. with their complement of oilers, agents, contracting for sup plies and railroad accommodations special advertising men engaging space for banners, and publicity men are passing through the city blazing the way for the coming on Saturday, April 2, to Phoenix, of Howe's Great London Circus and Van Amburg's Trained Wild Animals, the new big merger or established white top organizations
 It will not be long before the four alI-sfeel trains of the big show steam into the city and all the familiar activ- ities of the circus will be with us-and many that are not familiar. but none the less attractive for all of that For the Howe-van Amburg circus carries in every department things new to the show lot--from motor and electric con l. trivances to it's three e-ring, two stage two steel arena performances; from its portable folding grand stands to its lengthy, impressive and novel street parade.
 The canvas city of the combined cir cuses covers Il acres of ground There are HOO people, $50 horses and 400 an- imals with the show. There are 19 ele- phants, all of them performers of mer- it, while the famous Van Ambura
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20
MASONS TO OBSERVE
 NADNDAy THURSDAY

At meeting of the Scottish Rite club held last evening plans were laid for the observance of Maunday Thursday, which this year falls on March 24. and the observance of which is obligatory on all Scottish Rite Ma sons. The meeting will be held in the banquet room of the Shrine audi- torium- The formal exercises will be followed by the traditional banquet, at which various members will respond to the customary toasts. The ladies have been invited to attend the dinner. One of the largest Scottish rite meet ings ever held in this city is expected for the occasion. After the banquet and speaking program a dance will be .<ven
 All members of the rite in the valley are urged to notify George Mauk, chairman of the banquet committee, of their intention to attend, so that arrangements may be made for thd proper number. The information must be in his hands not later than Tues day. The information also may be left with Frank Thomas, president, or B. F. Marks. secretary.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-20

By Kenneth Waite
 Producing Clown With Howe's Great < London Circus and Van Amburg's Trained Wild AnimaIs-
 { If folks would only laugh at some lining nice and gentle it would not be so bad being clown, but they won't; bo, they want a fellow to do every ffinr but break his neck and if he would do that, too, they would be even more obliged. But it is the clowns own fault: they have educated the people up to his violent monkeyshines and they have to give that sort of thing 10 the people,
 { If one of the numbers makes mis- Calculation and lands on the end of his kpine instead of his feet, there is a cry Of horror from the audience and every one looks anxiously to see if the man Is hurt But if 8 clown does a double 6omersault and lands on the bare kround on the small of his back. every body laughs. And they expect the next clown to do this or something even t1nnier. When he doesn't, they seem 1urprised and say, Say, the first fell lev was the funniest of the lot wasn't he?-
 There was one time. more than any other. though, when I was sorry tha, I was a clown. That was on street parade. That is surely the most try ing professional duty that the cIowr
 has. For all along the line of marcl there is one common delusion. that th< clown has no feelings. Some men, ol