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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
FRENCH DECLARE AMERICANS MUST
 YIELD ID LEAGUE
Viviani's Visit Is Not Official, Paris Paper Thinks, But He Will Discuss Pact If
 Harding Requests It
By Associated Press

Paris, March 20.-The Petit Parisien declares today that the mission of for mer Premier viviani to the United States must be purely a matter of courtesy as no expert, financial or otherwise, accompanies him. The newspaper forecasts the line M Vivi- ami will take. if President Harding should question him concerning the League of Nations.
 He will set forth that France can- not conceive of any future agree ment that does not take the Versailles treaty as its base and the pact of th~ League of Nations, which is inseparu. ble from it. the Petit Parisien as4 serts. If the United States desires to modify the pact in accordance with President Hardings ideas. its propos' als will naturally be examined with the most friendly attention.
 Nothing, for example, prevents the members of the League of Nations from being grouped by constituents as the republicans in America seem to wish. but it is essential that com- mencement should be made by com- mon ratification of this diplomatic work of Versailles on which Frances very future depends. Nothing is more legitimate than that America should keep aloof for the time being. But the day she is willing to come to our side. she can do 1t only in one way-by rat flying with the reservations she Sudges necessary, the treaty of ver- sailles with the pact of the League of Nations.'
 The writer then predicts how such a line of action is likely to De received, saying that recent conversations which the French ambassador has had at Washington seem to show the new administration is keenly desirous of taking stand beside France.
 President Harding, personally" he declares, seems to be favorable To im- mediate ratification of the Versailles treaty. and MT. Hughes manifestly shares this feeling"
 In Sconclusion, the Petit Farisien says the Viviani mission can have only a "beneficept effect on the American peoplss toward the French views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Jackson County Preacher
 Fired on by Moonshiners

suit of the active interest Rev. MT. Gardner has been taking in the drive against moonshiners of this section. The minister has been persistent in his efforts to run down those guilty of operating stills. His activities have been notable both from the pulpit and in cooperation with enforcement of- ficers. He is an entnussastic prohi-
 biticnist and fearlessly candid. in his statements.
 Because of the pastors vehement at tacks upon the bootleggtng contingent and his entire removal rrom any di-
 rectly personal interest m the prevail ing lAndowner-tenant warfare, there
 Is no disposition to place the responsi-
 bility for the attack upon the alleged
 tenant nightrider gangs said to infe5; this county. It Is understood that
 moonshiners arc generaify credited
 with the attempted Assassination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21

is no question but that the German will also wander astray. For Harding in- tends, it is already established. to side with the allies rather than with Ger many in further adjudicating the chaotic situation incident TO the con- clusion of the war. And 1t Is safe to predict that Harding will never insist that Plume be restored to Italy
 The complaint of the Irish Is basel on the fact that Harding follows ex-. President Wilson in the conciusioH that the Irish, question is question with which the United States has nothing to do. When the President re- fused to permit the participation oc United States troops m the Boston evacuation parade in which Irishmen |tearing the banner of the republic" of Ireland. intended to participate, tho Irish were at first disappointed. sur- prised and then inflammed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Recent c. o. P. Allies Sore;
 Irish Are Deserfing Harding

Washington. March ss.-(Special.)-- Irishmen throughout the United States are highly critical of isresident Hard Ing, and. judging from their comments in the press of the nation. they are al- ready regretful that they abandoned their hereditary position on the demo : cratic "bandwagon" and mounted that of the republican party.
 In the last election. the racial froups united against the democratic stand ard bearer, and contributed in great measure to the success of the republic an candidate. It Is estimated that Harding received practically all the German. Irish. Italian and negro vote. There was nothing palmer to the Washington observer than that such groups. with the exception of the ne gro. must of necessity be weaned.
 Already the Irish is weaned and there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
By Associated Press


 Ardmore, okla, March 2O.--Ciarn Smith Hamon, acquitted here Tursdny of having murdered Jake l., Hamon, reputed millionaire and late republican national commit teeman from Oklahoma, tonight was baptized in the First Chris tinn church of Ardmore by Dr. GraytOn s. Brooks, It's pastor. Mrs. G. J. James Of Los Angeles, Cal. sister of Mrs. Hamon, was baptized at the same time.
 The baptism followed the Sum day night service and was witt messed by her family, number of friends and church members. The ceremony was without incident, Mrs. Hamon accepting the bnp- tismal rites while her family stood by and wept.
 Accompanied by her family, Mrs. HamOn attended the morning scrv- ice, after which she approached the pastor nnd asked for baptism. After her confession and decIara- tions, Dr. Brooks announced that Mrs. HamOn would be baptised to- night. After the ceremony friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
.FE|NERS PRACTICE
 F|END|SH CRUELTY
Man Who Failed to Quit Work During Mount Joy Execu-
 tions Chained to Railing
By Associated Press

Dublin, March 20.--The ambush of crown forces near Kinsale, County Cork. Saturday occurred when rein. ofrcements were proceeding to seek a military officer and a police sergeant who were missing as q result of pre- vious ambush. 1t was learned today. The missing officer has been recovered but the body of the sergeant has been found near Dungarvan, blindfolded and riddled with bullets A card pinned to his breast was inscribed, Executed"
 Crowds today gazed curiously at a man chained to the railing of the pro-cathedral in Marlborough street here, but no one attempted to liberate him until the police came. It was said he had been chained to the railing be- cause he worked during the executions of six men in Mount Joy prison on March IA, in disobedience to call for a cessation of labor.
 The archbishop of Tuam. in letter to the parish priest in Chifden, con- demning the shooting of policemen there as a reprisal of the Mount Joy executions, and the failure to obey his call for cessation of executions by the republican forces, says: T mus. give. my people moral guidance. even though corrupt politicians turn gospel teachings to bad ends"
 The archbishop repeats his appeal for a truce and urges the government as the stronger side, to call a truce and initiate peace negotiations.
 Three bombs were thrown at mili- tary lorry here last night, two of which exploded, killing two soldiers and wounding six others. including an officer The remaining soldiers fired, wounding three of the attacking party
 From Monday night on the curfew has been fixed from o'clock at night until o'clock in the morning. The advancement of the curfew hour. which was due to yesterdays ambush. affects the whole of the Dublin area, except the coast townships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21

Scottsboro. March -tSpecial.)-- Mystery surrounds the attempted as- aassination yesterday of Rev. Frank Gardner. living in the Flat Rock yt- cinity. in the upper part of Jackson county. Thirty shots. none of which took effect, were fired at him by a band of horsemen believed to be moon- shiners.
 Frank Gardner. Jr.. of this city. who was advised of the attack by tele- phone, immediately organized posse and hurried to the vicinity in search of his fathers assailanss. The posse. It was reported here today. had failee to discover any tangible clue and 1t is probable the chase will be discon- tipued. The possemen are heavily armed with shotguns, Wincnesters and revolvers.
 It is thought the attack was the re
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Clara Smith Han1on KneeLs Al Altar; Or. Brooks Receiues Her

and members of the church em- braced the young woman, some shaking her hand and others talk ing her Into their arms and kiss- ing her.
 The formal conversion of Clara smith HamOn by Rev. Dr. Brooks recalls that more than 20 years ago, he, while pastor mt Jefferson City, Mo-. created n sensn ton by the discovery of "boodling $f,0O0 bilI.v The discovery resulted in the greatest political scandal In the history of Missouri. one of the results of which was the nbscond- mcnt of John A. Lee, lieutenant governor.
 Dr. Brooks, 1t Is declared would be the peculiar personality which might nttract n girl of the Clara Hamon temperament to the altar. He Is tall. handsome, dignified, of careful address in the pulpit and democratic tendencies outside the church. He began his ministerial activities as pastor of little church in New London, Mo. later going to Jefferson City. md from there to Newcastle, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
POLES FIRE UPON ENGLISH SOLDIERS
Labor Chief Assails Hearst;
 He Is Selfish and InSincere
By Associated Press

the of Lab  organ of the
  To he NIr lew i'm to his ~presde Mr. Gompev
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  but of of Labor iself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
GERMAN REICHSTAG VOTES TO DISARM;;
 PENALTIE ARE FIXED
By Associated Press

Berlin. March 20-The Reichstag late last night passed all three readings Of the disarmament bill which yesterday was adopted by the Reichstag committee in a form differing from the governments s original draft.
 The first paragraph of the bill says that if the statutes or conduct of an association indicates it's purpose is in conflict with the stipulations of Articles IF and 17s of the peace treaty, the asso- citation must be dissolved by the supreme authority of the federal state concerned. If the latter does not act, the central government is empowered to act.
 After passing the bill the Reichstag ad- jcUrned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
FEDERAL ENTOMOLOGlST TO TRAIL CROP INSECTS,
 STATE OFFICIALS TO AID
Ry Associated Press

Washington -,iarcn 1J.--A survey thai will cover practically the whole country and deal with all the more important insects that destroy crops is being organ ized by the bureau of entomology. the department of agriculture announced to- day State entomologists have been asked to assist in the survey which will be similar to the one conducted during the early war period
 The work for each state, it was said, will have to be conducted by their of ficials as no federal appropriation exists for it. The department of agriculture will supply the states with information it has and act as clearing house. It is planned to issue the information in monthly reports to be supplemented by an annual report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
TYPOTHETAE TO MEET Annual Convention Will Discuss A.
 Week
Rx Associated Press

Pensacola, Fla. March 2v.-The Soutn- eastern Typothetae federation will open its annual convention here at g o'clock tomorrow morning to take up among other questions, that of the H-hour week. The federation includes the manufac- turing printers of the 10 Southeastern states and this years convention is ex- pected to be one of the largest held in the south. Nearly 200 delegates are reg istered at convention headquarters. Pres ident Row Williams of Nashville an nounced tonight that the convention will continue two days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
TUMULTY IN PARTNERSHIP He and Congressman Perkins Will
 Practice Law
By Associated Press

Washington, March 20-Formation of a partnership between Joseph P. Tu- multy. who served as secretary to for mer President Wilson, and Representa- tive Randolph Perkins of Woodcliff Lake, N J., for the general practice of law in New Jersey. was made today. The firm will have offices in Jersey City and Washington. Representative Perkins is a republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
DINING CAR SERVICE IS
 DENIED CHICKS IN TRANSIT
By Associated Preas

Washington. March z0-Pas.enger service maintained by the postoffice for "day-old chickss does not include din- ing car accomm oda tons. Instruction to postal employees In recent bulletin in- cludc the foIlOwings
 "Dot not give food or water to the chicks while in transit.~
 It was also required that the chicks he kept "right side up~ and that they be protected while on their travels from "cold winds, hot sun, hot pipes, stoves or radfators.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Banks Agent Named Rv Associated Preaa

Greenville, Miss, March 2o.-w. T. Kretschmar, president of the Commercial Savings bank here. which closed Friday, has been named as the agent of the Mis- sissippi state banking department and correspondent banks in the liquidation of the institution. The bank has as yet issued no statement of It's condition or reasons for closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Bark Is Aground

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 New York, March 20.--The grounding of the Italian bafk Giuseppe D'Ali, three miles off the coast at Cape Charles Va, was reported in wire less message received here tonight by the naval communication service. The coast guard cutter Manning and sew eral wreckings tugs were said to be standing by.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
TWO MILLION ARE
 ID CAST BALLOTS
Destinies of Inhabitants of Vast Territory at Stake Un-
 der Terms of Treaty
By Associated Press

Tarnowtz, Upper Sllesia, March 20.-- All preparations had been completed when the polls opened for the plebiscite today throughout Upper Silesia to de- termine whether the region rich in coal, iron. zinc and lead. and comprising ap- proximately 5000 square mills, henceforth shall be under the sovereignty of Ger many or Poland From distant parts of the world Germans and Poles, former residents of Silesa and entitled to cast their ballots had journeyed in the hope or aiding their respective countries to win the region.
 The plebiscite, 1t Is estimated. involved the pilgrimage of 10000 Germans. Special trains were furnished at the expense of the Germans ana toward the end no. tickets were sold except to men and wom- en returning to vote and the trains were so crowded that n.any of the passengers were obliged to stand. Among the last contingents arriving from foreign coun- tries were 70 from South Africa, which completed the representation of nearly every country except the entente.
 RESULTS DELAYED
 The final results of the balloting were expected to be delayed somewhat owing tc the order of the inter-allied plebiscite
  telegraphic communication with the out side world with the exception of press dispatches, which, however, were subject to the approval of the Slesan author tiles.
 Approximately 2,500,000 Germans and Poles were expected to cast ballots and the propaganda agencies of both coun- tries have worked to the utmost to se- cure votes. The Germans. 1t will be re- called considered Upper Silesia such ar, asset that Dr. Smons, the German for eign minister makes it's session to Ger many one of the principal terms of the counter proposals submitted by him to the allies for the payment of reparatlons.
 Each voter was handed two ballots, one Polish and the other German. After marking one, the voter was instructed to drop both ballots in the ballot box. This method, it was expected, would make for delay in counting the votes.
 HUN JUDGES RESIGN
 According to information in the hands O. the inter-alled plebiscite commission X the Germans are already prepared to protest to the council of ambassadors in the event that the plebiscte results un- favoraby to Germany, and ask a par titton of Siesia suggesting that Poland be given the eastern section where heavy Polish majority is expected. [ The resignation of number of Ger man election judges in districts where the Poles predominate have been report ed and no successors to them have been appointed or if appointed have refused to serve. the intention being to assert later that without German representa- tion there was no guarantee of fair play. An Associated Press report from Paris says:
 The German government referring. to today to the recent note to the cornci1 of ambassadors warning 1t that Germany would be held responsible for disorders n the Upper Sllesia plebiscite area aris- ing from the entry of German troopA declared without foundation German mil 'tary preparations on the Silesan iron tier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
To Extend Service

Atlanta, March 20.--Beginning Mon- day, the local freight service of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad will be extended to all points of the system except the small Way cross division. according to an an- nouncement tonight by officials of the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-21
Irish Factions Eight

Belfast, March 20-Serious faction fighting took place here today in York street. which last August was the scene of fiedce rioting. There was much revolver firing and two men were graveIy wounded.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16

there, the house is just one lump of
good cheer. The day slips by and
evening comes. The part that IS al
ways the most pleasing to me is when
we gather about the fire and Sallie,
seated at the piano, plays the Christ
mas hymns and all the children sing
them, grandfather joining in the chorus
in his cracked old voice.
Thus it was. But last year ii was
different for me. Ma got the wreaths
as usual; the same good odors came
from the kitchen; the crinkling of Sal
lie and Macs packages could be heard.
same as ever; we were taken over
town to see-but here's where the sad
part comes in. How heavy my heart
was as l trudged on our way to see
old Nick with Peg next to me. her
little hand holding tight on mine. And
when | thought of her joy when she
should see Santa, 1 felt so old, so ex-
perienced.
All Christmas day went around in
a dream from the first thing in the
morning until was tucked in bed thar
night. All day there was envy in nv
heart toward all the children from lit
tie Hsping Jack to seven-year-oId Peg,
because my day had lost its joy for me.
on account of the fact-oh, killer of
joy no longer believed in Santa
Claus.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16

string cranberries. They're easiest to
begin on
Have you children discovered yet
that it is more fun to make things
with your own hands than it is to buy
them with money? If not, you have
missed a lesson which every child
should learn.
The tree decorations which Johnny
and his sisters were making may be
made by any child. First on the list
comes popcorn and cranberries. These
may be strung separately or alternate
ly. If yellow field corn is soaked I'M
til softened, it may also be strung. A
small tree was once trimmed with a
lattice work of strung popcorn, cover
Ing all the top of the tree, with tiny
red tissue bells at the end of each
string.
Nearly every child has learned to
make different kinds of paper chains.
Packages of colored paper may be OBJ
tanned at almost any printing office.
These may be cut into short lengths.
When the ends are pasted together
with one strip Iooped into the next, the
loop chain is the result. This may
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16
Our Christmas
Day

~ HERE is an innate perception
W among men and women that
Christmas day ought to be the
happiest in the year. 1t is doubtful
if they ever attempt to analyze their
own half-fermed ideas on the subject,
but it is only necessary to turn to the
writings of those who have been most
soliciteus for the well-being of their
fellow men to see that this is the case
Look, for instance, at Washington Ir-
wing telling. in .sBracebridge Hall"
the story Of a good old-fashioned
Christmas according to the flesh, a
picture that was to express his ideal
of ION earth peace, good viii toward
men," Or turn to the greatest OF all
the chronieiers of Christmas, Charles
Dickens, the man who in his many
pictures. from that of Dingley Dell to
that of Scrooge's bedroom, sought to
make Christmas a season of good
deeds and of good cheer. Blessings
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16
CLASS AND CASTE FORGOTTEN
Christmas Season Is One Period of the
Year When All People
Are Equal.

~ HIS is the season of equality, the
W one brief period of the year
when the Christianized world
momentarily forgets class and caste.
Rich and poor, great and lowly, good
and bad, today stand more nearly on a
footing of equality than they have
stood since the last Yuletide, or than
they will stand for another year.
For this is the Christmas season
and Christmas belongs to the child,
and untutored childhood knows no
caste 1t is only from grown-ups that
the little ones learn false standards
of social place.
In every human heart that is not
calloused to all joy or sorrow, or dead
to the finest emotions Of manhood and
womanhood, there is enshrined some
child, either dead or living-for child
love is the universal emotion of the
soul
For this brief season, then, let child
hood take our gnarled hand of
sophistry and beguile us by the finger
back TO a fieeting glimpse of that lotus
land of equality we once knew and
can know only once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16
A CHRISTMAS
STORY

MYERY year when Christmas comes
" round ma goes up in our attic.
digs around among boxes, broken
furniture and old clothes that have
accumulated there and produces the
dusty red and green Christmas
wreaths of last year; jolly good Christ
mas odOrs issue from the kitchen; Sal
lie and Mae come in from the crisp win
ter evening air, muffling tissue paper
packages under their arms and speak
ing in mysterious whispers little Jack
and Peg and 1 are taken over town,
excited and happy, t. see old Santa
enthroned in case of cotton batting
snow on the second floor Of the big
store
Then comes Christmas morning with
its surprises and its beautifully
trimmed tree. The height of the days
happiness is reached when Uncle Ben
and Aunt Molly arrive with their chill
dren, rosy checked and rosy nosed. too,
from the effects of King Winters nip.
After all pas and mas folks are
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16
Dangerous Symptoms.

A contemporary gives the following
advice to its delinquent subscribers
IF you have frequent fainting spells,
accompanied by chills, cramps, corns.
bunions, chilblains, epilepsy, and jaun-
dice, it is a sign that you are not well
and liable to die any minute. Pay
your subscription in advance, and thus
make yourself solid for good obitu-
airy notice We pass the advice along
for any Of our subscribers who may
have observed these symptoms, or
any of them, in hemselves-West
Christian Advocate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1921-12-16

may be covered with it and used to
hold candy and nuts. Cornucopias,
produced by rolling one corner of an
oblong piece of paper toward the op-
posite corner and FASTING the edges
together, may be cut from gilt paper
or decorated with strips of it. These
are very useful for holding popcorn,
but are not strong enough for candy.
Tiny butterflies may rest on the top
most branches of the Christmas tree.
Cut oblongs of eolored tissue paper
in various sizes, rounding the corners
enough so they will give the appear
ance of wings. If the paper is thin.
several pieces may be put together,
crushed at the center and black silk
floss tied in two places so as to form
the body of the butterfly
As a finish for the top of the tree.
small doll may be CARRIED to repre-
sent Santa Claus. A few pieces from
an old red flannel petticoat will pro-,
duce the coat, trousers and cap: cotton