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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
PROTESTS USE OF
 ARMED FORCES IN
 MEXICAN OIL AREA
By Associated Press

Washington, July 6--A resolution protesting against the possible use of American armed forces in the Mexican oil fields, and requesting the President, if compatible with the public interest, to trnsmit immedt- ately to the Senate all documents relating to the present situation m Mexico, especially as involving any orders to naval officers, was intro- duced today by Senator LaFollette. republican. Wisconsin. The resoiu ton also would declare it the sense of the Senate that no troops should be landed on Mexican soil or any other military action taken without express authority from Congress.
 Senator LaFollette requested in'- mediate consideration of the resola- ton but is went over on objection of Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. the republican leader. Referring to reports that commanders of naval vessels at Tampico had full authority to act in an emergency involving American citizens or properties 'n that section, the resolution said that landing of troops and other hostil- ties would be equivalent 10 making war without the authority of Congress as prescribed by the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
F|TZGERALD QU|ET;;
 TROOPS ON GUARD
Formal Proclamation of Mar tiaI Law Is Signed By
 Gov. HardWjCk
By Associated Press

Fitzgerald, Ga, July 6.--This town was placed under martial law this afternoon upon the arrival of Col. H. D, Russell of Macon, who com mands three companies of national gnardsmen, and tonight the situation was quiet. Under the order declar- ing martial law, picketing by the striking A., B. & A. employees noon-. dav meetings, and asseanb{ e,eS or any kind upon the streets are for bidden and no arms of any kind may be carried by anyone not connected with the law enforcement forces.
 After declaring the city under martial law, in addressing a crowd and reading the proclamation of Governor Thomas w. Hardwick, Col onel Russell entered conference with A, B. & A. officials, striking railroad men and city and county of- ficers. At the conclusion of this conference it was announced that the strikers had agreed to abide by the terms of the proclamation. Picket lines, maintained since the strike was declared last March. were withdrawn.
 Rifle companies from Cordele and Macon and a machine gun company from Macon with hospital detach- ment, all of the First regiment of Georgia national guard, are quar- tered here tonight. No trouble is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Two Birmingham
 Couples Haue Jail Wedding At Memphis

Memphis. July 6.-(Special.)-- Standing in the captains office at police Headquarters, surrounded by grim guardians of the law and with dark. gloomy cells for background, a ,kdble wedding was performed by Squire Aaron H. Cohen as the church bells were tolling at I a. m., today. The elopers. for such they are. came from Birmingham. Squire Cohen met them as he was leaving the retreat of the law. about 12:S0 a. m.
 'Is this the police. .station?" timid young voice asked. When informed that it was. she explained the age- old story-objecting parents, wilfnl youth. hasty plans, the efopement and finally the. arrival in MempAik The couples gave their nance ae J. Y. Dusenberry. 24, and Ruby Smith. 22: Arthur Payne. 2S and MArlon Lang, 2s. They were escorted into tho captains office and made com fortable while a messenger was dis patched to procure license.
 After what seemed hours to the fidgity elopers. the marriage licenses arrived. They were married in tts shadow of the cells, abode of crim- inals.
 Today. waiting at the captains office, are two marriage licenses. They were left with the police to be filed at the ceuntv clerks offics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
OVATION IS GIVEN
 WOOD IN MANILA
By Associated Press

Manila, July 6.--Major General Leonard Wood received an ovation before the American Chamber of cosn- merce today when it's president, H. L. Heath, introducing him as "the one man whom the people desire for governor general of the Philippine islands"
 In q speech advocating government supported by big navy to establish foreign commerce, ten eral Wood made no reference to the governor generalshp.
 A declaration that the Philippines must be held by the United states was indorsed by the chamber of conn merce as the sense of the American residents of the island, after H. b. Mccoy, republican national commit teeman, had spoken to that effect.
 General Wood emphasized Ameri- cas need of an intelligent foreign policy. He said the time had come when American commerce must hA ve the support of the government
 "America's conquest of the worto is going to be commercial, not mill tary." he said.
 The government must actively COG operate, and we must have DIX navy. There is no use of big nav; if we do not have foreign com merce."
 Commissioner w. Cameron Forbes sailed today of three-days' cruise to the southward to obtain rest aftcr several weeks of travel and inspec- tion of island conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
15-YEAR- -0LD BOY IS
 HELD FOR DEATH OF
 NEGRO IN ANNlSTON

Anniston. July 6.-(Special )-Fol- lowing the death of Wiley Davis. ne- gro ice wagon driver. Tuesday aft crnoon. Movie Holloway. 15-year- -old white boy of West End is in the Cal houn county jail with charge of murder standing against him, d vio- lent blow from hammer on the head of the negro causing his death about three hours after fight oc- cured near the end of the car line.
 Holloway alleges that the negro attacked him with an ice pick and that he struck in self defense Re- ports reaching the officers were to the effect that the ice wagon driver had been annoyed by several small boys who had boarded his wagon and were removing ice. and that his res monstrance against them had brought or the fight The negro was g years of age.
 The white boy charged with the negro's death claims that he was not member of the party who had been bothering the ice man. and that the negro, evidently thinking he was, began to abuse him* when he ap- peared near the wagon, and after a dispute between them started toward him with an ice pick when he struck the blow that caused the negro's death.
 Holloway was surrendered to the otficers late Tuesday night by hls father. to whom he had related the occurrence immediately after 1t hap pened in shs afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Memphis Woman
 Nominated for
 N. E. A. President
By Associated Press

Des Moines July s.-with 1s departments and organizations gath cred here to discuss important phases of education the National Educa- tional association today began in earnest to work out problems being brought up for consideration. At to- days session Miss Charl o. Williams, of Memphis, Tenn, was nominated as president. The election will be held Friday.
 Resolutions agreed upon by the re- solutions committe would advocate
 competent, well trained teacher for every teaching position; proba- tionary period of service to determine fitness for permanent service; per manent tenure during efficient ser vice after probationary period; ade- quate retirement laws; adoption of single salary schedule based on pre- paration and expert service. a more adequate programme of education of rural America; cooperation with the American Legion in developing a programme of Americanism; that the basic language of public, private and parochial schools be the English lan- guage; that citizenship through history and civios be indorsed; com pulsory attendance for nine months through high school period; larger state distributive funds for schools to equalise burdens and opportuni- ties through the state; unqualified indorsement of department of education with secretary in the presidents cabinet. and federal aid and encouragement to the states In the promotion of education as em- bodied in the Sterling Towner bill and protest aginst the submerging of education in any other part of the government and the subordination of education to other national inter- ests; adequate library service on country wide basis in charge of pro- fessional librarians; course of study for all schools dealing with taxation and expenditure of public funds: a national programme If health education leading to physical fitness, entering upon a programme of education leading to international peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
FRANCE PROTESTS
 SOME PROVISIONS
 NEW TARIFF LAW
Object to Section Calling for Inspection of Books of French Exporters By
 American Agents
By Associated Press

Paris, July 6.-The French govern ment this evening forwarded to M. Jusserand. French ambassador in Washington, for transmission to the state department, n protest of the chamber of commerce against the provision of the new American tariff law, calling for inspection by Ameri can agents of the books of French exports for the purpose of determin- ing the ad valorem duties to be col lected by the United States
 French exporters are said to Dc greatly disturbed over this feature of the tariff measure and declare that under no conditions will in spection be tolerated. It is pointed out that such privilege as the American law requests is not accord- ed even to the French government except in unusual instances. The French in their protest say they are willing to give to the treasury de- partment agents full statements upon which the ad valorem tax can be based.
 At the office of the American com mercial attache, 1t was explained that the treasury department agents at Paris had made 500 investigations
  within the past year and the ad valorem duties collected at New York had been based upon these reports, which consisted largely of voluntary statements by the exporters.
 The American Chamber of Com merce at Paris considered the French protest at a meeting held this after noon, and the matter was referred to the special tax commission. The opinion was expressed however, tbat the law probably would have to be modified inasmuch as it would bs virtually impossible to get the French exporters to consent to inspection of their books. It was further said tEa l, there was a feeling among Ameri- can business hep in France that the provision would be found impractic- able, but that compromise might be reached by having the French open their books to public accountants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Double Drowning tn Hurricane Greek
 Particularly Sad

Tuscaloosa, July s.-(Speciai)--- The double funeral of Miss Nellie Holt aged IS, and her uncle, Cleve Ryan, took place at Hopewen church. near Prude's bridge, was particularly ficiating.
 The death of these young people by drowning in Hurricane creek, near Prude's bride, was particularly sad.
 A party of several children were in swimming. MT. Ryan being the only adult in the party. Miss Holt, who could not swim, accidentally got into water over her head, and be- coming frightened. screamed for help and began to struggle in the water.
 Mir Ryan was heard to say; T promised to take care of Nell, and l will" and immediately dived nndsr the water, which was the last seen of him until his body was recovered a half hour later.
 Miss Holt was seen to come to the surface several times after MT. Ryan disappeared, and their bodies were found several feet apart, which can not be accounted for.
 Wiley Keene. who is an expert swimmer, was sent for, and brought both bodies out as quickly as possi- ble, and every known first aid meth cd was given. Mrs. Wilber H. Ward even got on her knees and tried to force her breath into the lungs of Miss Holt, but to no avail.
 A sad feature of the daeth of Miss Holt is that her parents are both in valids, her father being almost to- everything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
IRISH PROBLEM
 IS SOLUBLE ONE,
 SHUTS DECLARES
Can Succeed By Determina- ton to Wipe Out Stain on Empires Record, He
 Declares In Speech
By Associated Press

London, July s.-General Jan Christen smuts. premier of the Union of South Africa. who has just returned from visit to Ireland, pub licly expressed his opinion tonight that the Irish problem is a soluble problem. This statement was greet cd with loud applause by the dip- tinguished company which attended a dinner given In honor of Genera. Smuts by the South African colony in London.
 General Shuts opened his speech by declaring he had not abandoned hope of America. She is GOV maiden and must not be wooed too warmly" he said. T want to see America pull with us In this grcat world service that today Is being rendered by the British empire al. most alone
 Then, alluding humorously to his visit to Ireland, he declared he found The people divided into two classes those in jail and those on the run"
 He added that he himself had been among those on the run. seeking to escape reporters and camera men,
 The Irish problem, said General shuts, was one largely engaging the whole British empire" It was problem, however. on which he could not speaN tonight, except to express the belief that it was so- luble, and that if there was a better atmosphere, If we all help to create better atmosphere and are deter mined to wipe out what is really a stain on the empires record, we shall succeed
 There he continued, emphat- ically, T think I am hopeful. trust, that the question will be solved and that thereby the British empire VIII be freed from the imputation thai in this ancient part of the Uafet Kingdom there still exists viol. a of the fundamsntal prin"irles ari which the eLpite fsstA xsJ llf the problem is soluble becaJ have seen 1t solved in my own caIr try under circumstances less f.yeF able than Ireland, but of a very 'i ferent character"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Shoots Man and Seizes His Wife;
 Killed By Posse

Hoods Creek, Ore, July 6.--Luther Pagan shot T. J. Miller here today and Kidnapped Miiler's wife, io- 'year-old son and 2o-year-old daugh- ter, was shot and killed early to- night by posseman after he had been surrounded in thicket. HIS prisoners were injured.
 Pagan. who was sentenced two years ago to 10 years Imprisonment for an attempted attack on Miller s stepdaughter. appeared at the Miller home today and asked to see the young woman, according to police Miller, who was not seriously wound- ed In the altercation that followed said Pagan grew abusive when told she was out of the city
 Fagan escaped from the peniten- tiary last year. but was re-captured. He was paroied early this year, how- ever. on condition that he return t0 ! Oklahoma after certain recommenda- tions of the state eugenices board had been carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
TARIFF
 FOR SOUTH URGED
Resolutions Call for Tariff Bill Amendment to Give
 Consideration to South
By Associated Press

New Orleans, July 6.--Four hundred delegates from five states today placed the Southern Tariff congress strongly on record for a protective tariff on southern products. Resolu- tions adopted call for amendment Of the proposed tariff bill "to give consideration to the economic well fare of the south by fixing the same tariff levies upon southern products as are given the products of other sections"
 States represented at the meeting were Alabama. Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas The keynote address was delivered by Gov. John M Parker of Louisiana, who said the south has too long followed the old plan and the old fetish and permitted other sections to get rich at our ex- pense."
 President John H. Kirby. Houston. Texas, lumberman, presided cat most of the session. His address set fortf. the objects of the meeting, and called for strong resolutions. which were adopted.
 The only fight developed when George H. Terriberry, speaking as president of the New Orleans As- sociation Commerce opposed a duty on oil imports. The effort to exclude oil from the resolutions failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
POWER BARGE MOBILE IS
 NOW DUE FOR DELIVERY

Mobile. July s.--(Spesia1. )--Capt. H. R. Higbee, superintendent of the Warrior river barge line, is in St. Louis looking after the power barge, Mobile, which is due for delivery to the Mississippi Warrior service this week. As soon as she is delivered by the builder. she will be started down the Mississippi river, and should ar rive at Mobile in two or three weeks The Mobile was to have been given her final trial trip in the Mississippi river between June 15 and 20. but the of the vessel was delayed beyond these dates,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Food Tn Birmingham 49 Per Cent Highe
 Than It Was in Ia

Washington, July 6.--tspeci While the cost of living in Biri
 ham gradually decreases, the idents of that city pay at the pr sstnt time for their food 49 per cent aa than they paid in I9l3.s
 From June l5, 1920, to Jur 1921, the cost of food in BlrmingHnm decreased s4 per cent. From M
 to June 15, this year, the dee ss was l per cent.
 The department of labor issuEa tss day the following comparison rs- tail food products in nine iiepot tant cities of the United States piaf- ing the month from May ty June 15, 1921. there was ae crease of 2 per cent in the retail cost of food in Manchester, Peoria and Rochester; a decrease of per cent in Birmingham, Detroit and Jacf- sonville and decrease of l-lO of per cent in Richmond. In SE- Louis there was an increase of per cent and in Salt Lake City an in- crease of 3-10 Of 1 per cent.
 For the year period. June 1S, 1szo,, to June 15, 1921, there was a de- crease of 31 per cent in Jacksonville, 32 per cent iii Richmond, 34 per cent in Birmingham and Manchester, 5o per cent in Rochester. 37 per cent m St. Louis and Salt Lake City, 3s per cent in Peoria, and 40 per cent Tn Detroit.
 As compared with June l5, 1sli. the retail cost of food on June lo' 1921, showed 0 increase or 29 per cent in Salt Lake City, 57 per cent in Jacksonville, 45 per cent Tn De- troit. 46 per cent in Manchester. ~ per cent in Birmingham and st. Louis. and 55 per cent in Richmond-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
Col. Dallas Smith
 Will Probably Be
 New Zone Officer

Washington. July -(Special.)- Col. Dallas Smith, prominent Ala bama republican who distinguished himself on the battlefield, will prob ably be appointed zone officer for Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. it is indicated today. He would have charge of all matters appertaining to former soldiers, their compensa- tion. insurance, vocational training, in the states of the zone.
 Colonel Smith was suggested to Director Forbes of the war risk bu- reau by Capt. Oscar W. Underwood and other members of the Alabama branch of the American Legion. He has the backing of Senator sJnd er- wood and sessat or IEef5iit II Is sin- detstood that While the office is not regarded as political, Colonel Smith has the Endorsement of P. NJ Long and o. D. Street, Alabama referees under the administration. The of- flee carries salary of 5000 per an- nun. Colonel Smith reached Wash rgton today, and will see Director Forbes tomor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
MEXlCAH OFFICIALS
 NOT ALARMED OVER
 TAMPICO SITUATION
Rx Associated Press

Mexico City. July 6.--High govern ment officials here said today they saw nothing in the situation in tne Tsmpico oil region to cause uneasi- ness over international relations They declareda they did not anticl- nate serious trouble in that district, The dispatch of two United States war vessels to Tampico was treated conservatively by the Mexico City newspapers.
 Reports from the Tampico atea tell Of increasing closing down by Amer ican oil companies, but there have been no disturbances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
SEEKS TO BREAK UP
 ALLEGED CONTROL OF
 THREE STOCKHOLDERS
By Associated Psess

an interiocutory injunction Was filed In superior court here late today in behalf of Asa C. Candler, Jr., of Atlanta, in what was described as an attempt to break up an alleged agreement by which three major stockholders of the Coca Cola com pany. Inc, of New Jersey, are said to control the voting power of the corporation. according to state ment made tonight by the clerk of the court. Hearing was set for here August I3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
15O GEORGIA GUARDSMEN
 ARE MAINTAINING ORDER

Atlanta, July 6.-The situation in Fitzgerald, Ga, where state troops were called for by county officials following an outbreak there last night, was reported quiet tonight with about 150 Georgia national guardsmen on the scene armed with machine guns and automatic rifles
 Governor Hardwick formally sign ed proclamation of martial law to- day, and in addition to arrival of the guardsmen Mayor J. L. Pittman m creased his police force to 10 men. and ordered the disarming of every person carrying weapons unless or ficers or soldiers not even civilians with licenses being exempted. Twenty engineers of the A. B. & A. railway were deputized today by the sheriff of Ben Hill county at Cordele, near Fitzgerald, and are manning their engines with pistols strapped to tneir belts, according to Cordele dispatches.
 Reported Improving
 W. T. Reid, an A. B. & A. engineer, who was shot five times last night when the switch engine Ire was driv- ing was fired upon near Fitzgerald, where the roads shops are located. was reported to beHmproving, and it was not thought his wounds would prove fatal. w. M. Martin anu V. i<- Fox, local strike leaders, were out of town, but spokesmen for the strikers made the claim that their picket post at SmalPs Mill was fired upon from the switch engine betofe they opened fire. Members Of Ire crew were quoted as saying they only returned the fire after bullets had been directed at the engine About 100 shots were fired. There was firing on a smaller scale near the same place Monday night TWO men whose names were given today as Warner Burden and Whittle were held as result of the shooting.
 Governor Hardwick said late today he had not gone into the merits or the strike controversey which start ed last March, but that he felt cer- tain the better element Of the strlk-s CTS would not countenance violence He added he proposed to let the martial law proclamation stand un til the civil authorities at Fitzgerald assured him they were in position 10 keep order
 Col. B. L. Bugg, operating the roau as receiver, announced all his re- ports showed the situation quiet al Fitzgerald and elsewhere along tne road. and Federal District Judge 5 H. Sibley, who appointed the receiver, said he contemplated no action at present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Jury of IF men to decide Euiit or Mrs. knber.
 Every continent is represented nt Chriatian EndenvOr convention' MondelI tries to mpxe big showing for republicans. tspirited advance in stocks; profit tnking in cotton.
 STATE Public service commission hears several eases. Many testify as to the good charnc- ter of Sheriff Mitchell. Additions made to Auburn dairy and beef herds.
 LOCAL. Fireman blown to death by extin- guishcr.
 Indiana and Ohio taking coal miners Alahamn has outgrown present censtltuton. says HOrnady. service com mission hearing on ear fare today.
 Railroads know nothing of rate re- duetiOm.
 G0vernment after tax delinauentx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
YOUNG BOILING SAYS HE
 KILLED IN SELF-DEFENSE

Montgomery, July 6.-John D, Boiling, the young man held on a charge of killing Buford and Har- vey Gorum and wounding a third on July {, was brought to the Mont gomery jail to await the action of the grand jury which had been pre7 viously called for special term next week.
 Boiling is vocational student at Greensboro. He was member of the famous Thirtieth division in the World war and saw active service in France.
 Before leaving Greenville for Montgomery, Boiling stated that he had to kill the two men in self-de- fense. as they were attacking him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-07
TWO HELD FOR MURDER
 nv Assartu k~xl Drnss

Pensacola. July s.-John Martin and Hugh Bond are held at Dothan, Ala. in connection with the xilling near Deland. Fla, late Monday cf Jchn Tugglc of Chipley. Fla. accord ing to telephone message tonight to tie Pensacola Journal. Tuggle's body. with the head crushed was found this afternoon beside his au-
 tcmobile near Milton, about a milo off the road to Chipley