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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
U. 5. INJUNCTION
 BITTERLY
 BY LABOR LEADERS
Federal Courts Violated Con- stitutional Rights of Work ing Men, Speakers De-
 clare in Addresses
By A.socinted Prrna

Benton, H., September 4.-With- out single exception, speakers at the Labor Day celebration here at tackled the federal injunction issued last Friday against the striking shop crafts, characterizing it as violation of the workers constitu- tional rights and the Clayton act
 The speakers were A W. Kerr. chief counsel for the United Mine Workers of America; George Mercer of the miners' organization and E- E. Baker international president of tho Railroad Clerks union.
 Attorney Kerr charged that federal judges, in issuing the numerous in- functions against the miners union and railroad organization has over stepped their authority and clothed themselves with legislative power. Terms of the injunctions. particularly tho last. he said. were drawn without any regard to law.
 Those who were expecting men- ton of the grand jury investigation at Marion. into the Herrin riot of June 22 were disappointed All speak CTS refrained from touching upon the subject.
 Violate In3unctsoa
 That each of the three made sknte~ ments before the crowd which prob- ably were in contempt of court under tho sweeping terms of the recent in- junction was admitted by Mir. Baker.
 q expect every one of us could be arrested" he said. flor calling on you to give moral support to the shop crafts and because of our statements against this injunction But what do I care. It would not be the first time oven went to 1aii--por the last am willing to go to jail at any time to emancipate the cause of labor"
 All three were unanimous In charging that tho ccai strike and the railroad strike was caused by the activities of the manufaotnrers- associations and allied big business interests to destroy organized lAbor.-
 strIke-BrcahtnR Axnney
 Coal operators, Msrcsr charrud. were using the sovernmsnt as q big strike breaking ascn.,-y To Hold ths mine workers orgnnixatfon intact hs asserted, the miners must prepare for many battles in the future. This thought was echoed by Mr. Baker. who declared that tho miners would be called upon the latter part of March 1923. the dats their present contract expires. to fight the wage question over again
 Mercer charged That cue of the constitutional rishtn of all mankind free speech--had been deprived labor by the federal injunction. Labor Day passed quietly in Benton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Committee MayLay
 Tariff Aside and
 Take Up Bonus Bill
By Associated Press

Washington. September 4-De- cision as to whether the tariff bill will be laid aside temporarily for the soldier bonus bill Is expected to be reached by tomorrow by the con ference committee of the Senate and House. to which both meavures have been referred. Chairman McCumber issued a call tonight for the meeting of the conferees to discuss the ques- ton, summoning democratic as well as republican members of the com mittee
 There was no indication tonight as to what decision might be reached although several republican members let it be known that they were op- posed to any delay in consideration of the tariff bill It was their contention also that the conference report on the bonus measure should be. drawn. if possible. to eliminate the features of the bill which have been described as objectionable to President Harding and they held that such a report would be easier to develop If efforts were first made to obtain from the White House some specific information of the executives attitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
INJUNCTION VIOLATES GONSTITUTION---(sOMPEHy
 

Philadelphia, September 4.-Presi- dent Samuel Gompers of tho Ameri- can Federation of Labor, in a Labor Day address said that the injunc- tfon issued against the railroad shop men last week was violation of the constitution and the laws of the land. He characterized the action of Attorney General Daugherty as 'exercIsing q power never dreamed of in the history of the republic"
 The veteran labor chief said the injunction was wrong in principle and in fact and was a confession that the shopmen nearly won their strike. He urged that the unions furnish money to support the women and children of the men on strike.
 "The men must fight and take care of themselves" he declared.
 President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty were criticised by MT. Gompers for thd issuance of the injunction and he asserted that both had advocated Legislation to bring about compulsory labor. "The party of Lincoln which freed the slaves" said MT. Gompers, "is now trying to force compulsory labor on the white and blacks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
JACKSON THRILLED BY HOPE MINERS
 MAY BE RESCUED
Imprisoned Men in Argonaut Tunnel Believed to Have SignalIed to Crew of
 ReSGuerS
By Associated Press

Jackson. Cal. September 4.-Jack- son was still thrilled tonight with the report that explosions had been heard which apparently were answering signals from the 46 miners who have been entombed in the Argonaut mine for a week, although officials In charge of the work declined to dis cuss the matter and insisted Thurs day was the earliest date on which the men could be reached.
 The list of missing men was re- duced to 46 today by the discovery that one of the men, supposedly un- dersround in the Argonaut mine, had quit shortly before the explosion and gone to work at the Kennedy mine. As hls name had not been taken off the pay roll. it was at first believed he was entombed.
 Jim Davis, one of the night crew of rescuerH working in the adjoin- ing Kennedy mine, was the man who said he heard five explosions coming from the Argonaut when two signal blasts were fired on the 3,7o0 foot level. The miners say the sounds could not have been caused by falling rock.
 Saved Candles
 By forethought at the time they were entombed, the 46 miners might have been able to save their candles and giant powder for use in helping work their way out of their rocky underground prison, miners believe.
 Details of the first aid work to be done have been worked out at con- ference between W. N Mullen, ad- juster for the state compensation in- surance fund and the corps of phy- stcians and nurses whom the county hospital has secured. A first aid sta. tion will be established underground in the Kennedy mine to work on sur vivors as they undergo the change from the underground air to the fresh air coming in from the outside, while another station will be installed at the top of the Kennedy shaft. Coffee, food and everything else that is nec- essary all has been arranged for.
 At noon today the men working from the $500 foot level trying to reach the Argonaut through the old connecting tunnel between the two mines which has been filled with debris since a fire two years ago, had 27 feet left to go In the eo-foot detour they are making around for nation of hard green rock.
 After completing the detour, they will have 353 feet of the tunnel to clear out before starting to make a T6-foot cut through 2,2oo-foot rise to the 4.2oc-foot level to the Arr gonaut where the entombsd men can be reached through stopes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Picnic Dinner, Speeches, Con- tests and Races Enjoyed by Vast CroWd-Many Prizes Are Awarded to Winning Contestants.

Three thousand union men and their families celebrated Labor Day at East Lake park yesterday. Speeches were delivered by William Harrison, city commissioner of pub lie utilities; John Busby, union off cial; John Altman, attorney for the local unions; B. w. King, interna- tional organizer of the machinists' local, and Arlie Barber, socialistic candidate for governor.
 Prior to the speeches a basket lunch was held at noon followed by races and contests. The b0-yard dash for boys was won by Edgar Lott, who was given prize of base ball glove, donated by Warren Bros. Nellie Kincaid won a pair of silk stockings donated by Drennen Dry Goods company for the 50-yard dash for girls. Guy McNarron won the bike gas lamp donated by the Ed wards Bike shop for the sack race. The three-legged race was won by w. H. Giles and E. ". Champion, the prize being a dozen collars and tie, donated by Louis Fox. O. D. Brantley won the shirt, donated by Well Bros, for the standing broad jump. For the running broad jump. the prize of s4.50 meal ticket was awarded to Gene Williams. the meal ticket being donated by the Green wood cafe. A fancy fan was won by Ethel Clarke for the potato race. Mrs. Fred Kirby won the silk um- brella. donated by Caheen Bros. in the egg race.
 Prizes for the tug -of-war were won by the following team of 12 men: c. w. Anthony, Ross Steele, Sam J. Giles, NJ. l.. East, G. II. Graffs, c. M Acker. s M Driver. 0. M Chester and H. M. Mcdaniel. Each man won as a prize a pair of overalls. do- mated by Phillips-Lester and the Lib- erty Overall company.
 Following the tug of-war Clara Ethelbert won the first prize of a bathing suit and Miss Blazer. the sec- ond prize of pair of sport oxfords. In the swimming contest for girls. Allan Moor won the first prize of a s5 hat and his brother. Rube Moor, three Victrola records fin the swim ming contest for boys. Ruble Moor also carried away the prize of a silk shirt for the fancy dive. The apple eating contest was won by Guy McNarron. The prize for this con test was a harp, donated by the Will liams Music house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
BARRIERS HOLD BARBECUE
Judge Carr and Sheriff Elect knigh- ton Deliver Addresses

Anniston. September 4.-(special.)--- The barbers' barbecue at Coldwater on Monday proved to be one of tho most enjoyable of tho Labor Day events staged in Anniston and vicin ity. The barbers and their wives and sweethearts left the city at 10 o'clock in cars and trucks. The address of welcome was delivered at Ii o'clock by Sheriff elect W. P. Knighton and the response was made by John B. Fitzgerald
 The main address of the morning was delivered at 11:S0 o'clock by Judge R. B. Carr, James D. Holcomb serving as master of ceremonies dur ing the day. The barbers and their visitors gave a rising vote of thanks to their arrangement committee. com posed of George Schultz, J. R. Simp son and Tom Mayfield, for the splen- did manner in which the Labor Day feast was prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
My Favorite
 Stories BY IRWIN s. COBB
The Light That Failed

An old colored man. crippled the railroad service watchman grade crossing n the outskirts red flag and by night he lantern He was of his position of responsibility accident 
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  for his sde proceeded the defendant corporation stated that had the approaching team in due time and that standing minute In spite of the warning he said the deceased had driven Naturally the attorney for the plaintiff put him to readily told how had held the ogged forth So by of
 
 
  man i'm a said you acquitted splenddy T utny boss replied Uncle Gabe T happen ef dat wite genemap should lighted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
 ELECTION TODAY
Vardaman and Stephens End Campaign-CIose Election
 Is Expected
By Associated Pres.

Jackson, Miss. September 4.-The campaign for the democratic nomina- ton for United States senator to sue ceed John Sharp Williams between former Senator James K. vardaman and former Representative Hubert D. Stephens came to an end tonight after one of the most active cam paigns in the history of the state. The second and deciding primary will be held tomorrow.
 Stephens closed his speaking dates on the gulf coast tonight, while other speakers delivered last ad- adresses in his behalf at msny places.
 vardaman has made no speeches during the entire canvass on account of physical disabilities. 1t was said, but numerous supporters have stumped all sections of the state in his behalf.
 The state has been flooded with literature and large amounts of news paper space has been used in setting forth claims of both candidates. While both sides profess to be con- fident of a good majority indica- tions point to close election. At the first primary on August 15, when there were three candidates. 15s.8S votes were boiled. of which vardanlan received 74,57s. Stephens 65,9S0, and Mss Belle Kearney 1S,s25. Since then. Miss Kearney has been an ac- tive advocate of Stephens. while her campaign manager joined the varda- man forces.
 It ie generally believed fully 3o,- 900 more votes will be boiled tomor- row than was cast on August IS, and both sides are claiming majority of this expected increased vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
INJUNCTION WILL
 BE TESTED TODAY
 INCH|CAGO COURT
Alleged violators of Federal Order to Be Given Hearing Today-Three Are Now
 Under Arrest
By Associated Press

Chicago, September 4.-The arrest today of two alleged violators of the temporary injunction obtained by the government last Friday to pre- vent further loss of life and violence and interference with interstate traf- fife as result of the railway shop crafts strike was expected to result in a test of the extent of the injunc- tion when they are arraigned before Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson tomorrow,
 The two taken into custody today. both of whom are said to be striking shop crafts employees Of the Illinois Central railroad, with Hugh Noonan, arrested Sunday on charges of vioiat ing the injunction. represent the total of arrests In Chicago since Judge Wilkerson handed down his edict at the request of Attorney General Daugherty.
 Throwing stones
 One of the men arrested today was accused of throwing stones through tho window of the home of a non union worker. The other was charged with lettering in the vicinity of tho Burnside shops and refusing to move when ordered by deputy sheriff.
 What was believed at first reports to be an attempt to derail the fast Golf Special of the Illinois Central near tho outskirts of the city, later was declared to be the harmless frank of five boys by Marshal Robert K. Levy. A bar put on the tracks by the boys was removed before the approach of the train.
 T don't believe strikers were re- sponsible for the occurrence" MT, Levy said. Prom available informa- ton 1t seems to have been the act of irresponsible lads"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05

Dy hbSOctHteu Ertb3
 Washington, September 4.--Resig- nation of Associate Justice John H. Clarke from the United States su- preme court and the intention to ap- point former Senator George II. Sutherland of Utah to succeed him. was announced today by President Harding. Justice Clarke's resigna. ton will become effective September IS. when he reaches the age of 65 years. A desire to serve his neigh bors and some causes" in ways which would not be possible while he was holding public office was given by Justice Clarke in letter to the President as the impelling req son for his leaving the bench. A retirement from public life at 65 he added, would conform to his philosophy of life."
 Senator Sutherland, who has been selected for the vacancy. is 6o-years old. He was born in Buckingham, England, in 1862. He served Utah in the first state senate. and was a delegate from that state to each republican national convention from 1896 to 1920.
 MT. Sutherland was twice elected to the United States senate, his ser vice lasting from 1905 to 1917. He was defeated for reelection In 1916 by Senator King, the present. junior member from Utah. Subsequently he was called upon by the present ad- ministration in an advisory capacity on several occasions, notably as a
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
LEAGUE ASSEMBLY
 OPENS IN GENEVA
Quiet Session Is Expected.
 Large Number of Delegates , and Spectators Present
By Associated Press

Geneva, September 4.-The third assembly of the League of Nations. which was formally opened at Il o'clock this morning. outdid it's pre- decessors both in the number of dele- gates and spectators present, even though the session gave little prom ise of producing dramatic interest
 These things are interpreted by the leaders of the league as most favorable to the success of the ses- sion, indicating that interest in the league is growing notwithstanding the fact that the work of both the assembly and the council Is inevit- ably becoming moro and more of a routine nature, devoid of picturesque features and sensational debate.
 In planning the work of the ses- sion, the assembly decided to dis tribute the labor among six com mittees, as 1t did last year. These committees are:
 Constitutional and juridic ques- tions.
 Technical organization.
 Reduction of armament finances.
 Social and general questions.
 Political questions.
 Paderewski Present
 A special committee of five mem bers was appointed to consider whether supplemental questions should be put on the agenda. These questions include Hthuania's pro- test against the Wilma plebiscite. The Polish delegates object to this ques- tion being considered.
 Former Premier Paderewskt of Poland, who was one of the most active figures at the first assembly of tho league. followed todays pro- ceedings with Mrs. Paderewski, from the public gallery.
 The report of the credsntials com mittee showed that the following nations were not represented at the opening:
 AGentina. Bolivia. Honduras. Nic- aragua. Salvador. Peru and Luxem'. bourg.
 Aueustin Edwards of Chile was olecte< nsAaidsnt of the assembly,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Late Bulletins on
 Railroad Walkout
By Associated rress


 Salt Lake City, September 4.-- Several engineers and firemen operating freight trnins at sol- dier summit, Utah, on the lines of the Denver and Rio Grande western railroad, quit work to- day because of an alleged attack by . railroad guard upon . fire man, according to word received here. Local officials said the walk0ut would not affect passen- ger trains and that they expected the controversy to be settled be- fore night.
 The injured fireman, according to reports here, was beaten over the head with a club.
 Ashville. N. C., September {. United States Marshal Brownlee Jackson announced tonight that deputy United States marshals who have been On duty In the local yards of the Southern rail- way since the strike of shopmen began. would remain on the prop erty ana 70 to any point In the yards where thsy are needed to carry cut the terms of President Hardingss recent proclama ton ea1ling for the observance of law and order by n1I persons in oon- neetion with the strike.
 Raleigh, N. C., September l.-- Ten passenger trains on the Southern railway between points In North Carolina will be tem- DOrnrfIy suspended September 10. in order "to relieve engines for more important passenger serv- lee in that states" according to npti9s served on the state corr Doration eennaissicn toAay by e1- 6e1a1s o1 ths FeaAs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
Probe Being Made of Fire in Which
 Seuen Lost Liues
By As.ociated Pres.

Pittsburg. Pa.. September l.-- Thirteen officials and employees of the Pennsylvania railroad were ques- toned tooay at 6 general meeting of the city, county and federal repre- sentatives who are Investigating the fire which destroyed a Pennsylvania railroad bunk house yesterday. Seven employees, recently hired. were burned to death.
 The only announcement authorised after the conference was that the railroad men had admitted the build ing was a finder box. It had been used for many months as a store house for grease. oil and waste. and tho floors and walls had become sat- urated, they declared.
 Several persons picked up by the police in the fire area last night, have ben released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
INJUNCTION, BITTERLY PLAYED IN LABOR SPEECHES, TO BE TESTED IN COURT TODAY
New ReUolution Is Brewing in Mexico,
 Officials Report
By Associated Press

Fl PasO, Tex, September A. Agents of the government i'm EI Paso who are closely following revolutionary activities in Mex leo, said today that they had information thnt Mannei Pelaex has chartered two ships to carry rifles nnd ammunition to Mexico for revolutionary purposes.
 One of the ships is to he load cd nt n port In Spain md am other nt port in Germany, it was reported.
 Pelaex, reputed to be quite wealthy, was "Fxing. in the Vera Cruz nnd Tampico oil fields during President Cnrran- xa's administration.
 Information received by Gem eral Francisco MurguIns' agent in EI Paso that 15O men from Villas ranch had left him to join Murguias' forces were dis credited by government men in IsI Paso. Murguin and Villa are old time enemies, and Villa is said to have his men under com trol.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
ADKINS IN HOSPITAL
Wounded Man Gives His Version of
 Shooting
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, September 4.-An- drew Adkins of Dekalb county, Ala bama, who was seriously wounded in a shooting affray near his home two weeks ago. was brought to local hospital today for treatment. and gave his version of the trouble in which his brother, John Adkins, was killed.
 He said that the attack was made by Brunette Adkins, Warner Adkins and Kirk Ellison, one of whom killed his brother, and another covered him with a shotgun. The wounded man says that he grappled with the man with the gun when one of the other attackers shot him with pistol sew eral times. The accused are now in jail at Fort Payne, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
sYMPATHY EXTENDED

Washington, September 4.-Friends here of Staff Sergeant James E. Ca hall sympathize with him in the loss of his father. Edward LeRoy Cahail. 73. of Mobile. for many years prom inent in Alabama fraterpal and po- htical circles. MT. CahalI died on August 26 in Mobile and funeral ser vices were held there with burial in Magnolia cemetery. Deceased was an Odd Follow. Knight of Pythias, Knight of Korassan. Woodman, and . Confederate veteran. Hs was also member of the Woodf6w Wilson foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
OBSERVE LABOR DAY

Meridian. September 4.-(Special) Labor Day in this city was observed as general holiday, n business be-. ing suspended. the people enjoying many different kinds of amusement, including morning and afternoon ball games between Meridian and Green wood of the Cotton States league, which season closes with a double header tomorrow. several picnics at various parks and community play in the late afternoon by hun dreds of children on the city hall square.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
 PAVING PROGRAM BEGINS

Merlulan, September 4.--Ispe- cial. )--Actual work on Meridian's ex- tensive street paving program that Is to cover period of three years at cost of upwards of half mil lion dollars, was begun today with operations on the Fifth street ex- tension to the city limits from tho intersection of Sixth street, near the business district. As fast as ono street is completed another will be taken up and when all the work contemplated is completed Meridian, perhaps, will be the best paved city of its size in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
OFFICER SHOOTS NEGRO

Anniston, September 4.-(special.)- Chris Jelks, a Jacksonville negro, was shot and slightly wounded by Deputy Sheriff Lou Champion in Jackson-H Vile late Sunday night. the deputy having gone with Chief venable to raid . negro dice game. The negro is'said to-have resisted the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05
NEGRO IS FLOGGED
 BY TWO WHITE MEN
Manages to Break Away and Flee After Being Tied to Tree and Beaten Over Back With Piece
 of Rubber Hose

Cliff Moore Sixteenth between G. police headquarters Green patch of white tied icks with declared that
 working his running the He that fgging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-05

owing to his severely bruised back.
 Detective W. P. Elledge, who in- vestigated the report, said that Moore had been met at Fifteenth street and avenue F. about 12:so p. m.. Saturday by two men in Ford car. The occupants of the car are said to have offered to take the negro to town but in place of doing so held him through main force in the rear seat of the car until after they had passed Green Springs. They ordered the
 negro out of the car, Moore Is quoted by the detectives as saying, and was taken to a tree. where his hands