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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1922-06-28

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al. At the far end stood group
OF women. such as I have describ-
ed. Near us were some men with
strips of steel, about 20 feet,
which at two points had two sets
OF curved wings like the quivers
of an arrow. One end of the
spear was brought to a point.
This point was being inserted in
to the cheek of some spirit-flled
man who was so filled with the
gods that he was insensible TO
pain. Nc doubt the music and
the shouting and the Changing had
helped him work up to this &c
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
WIDOW RECALLS DAYS
 WHEN YELLOW FEVER
 WAS DREADED DISEASE

Montgomery, March 17.-(special) ) Days of yellow fever in Alabama, days when death stalked from Mobile to Montgomery, and in many sections of the state, were vividly recalled here today upon receipt of a letter by Brig. Gen. Robert F. Steiner, chair man of the executive committee of the Gorgas memorial campaign, from Mrs. Mary Phelan Watt. 215 South Hull street. who enclosed a "widow's s mite" as her contribution to the Cor gas fund.
 'I am old enough to remember at least three awful times when yellow fever stalked-a veritable terror-in the land and state" Mrs. Watt wrote. "Thousands were spent for guards on trains to put you off if from an in fected district. Thousands also were spent for disinfectants--for each new remedy-and thousands were spent by persons fleeing from the dread dis ease.
 Now, since the great Gorgas, with untiring work and skill, has changed all that, there is no more expense on that score. Surely tho city of Mont gomery can well afford to build the memorial to his great life work. I only wish I could emphasize that"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
COART SENTENCED
 ID LIFE IN PRISON
New Trial Hearing Is Set for June IT, After Sentence
 Pronounced
By Associated Press

Talbotton, Ga. March 17.--Major Lee NJ Coart, planter and former army officer, was sentenced to life Imprisonment in the state peniten- tiary on conviction here today of the murder of A. B. McNiece.
 shortly after Judge George P. Nun TO had passed sentence in accordance with the jury's verdict of guilty with recommendation for mercy, counsel for Coart appealed for new trial and a hearing was set for June 17 be- fore Judge Munro in Columbus.
 The jury which took the case earis last night was out more than 1' hours before reaching its verdict.
 Major Cosrt the only witness for the defense, told the jury that Mo Niece who was county superintendent of schools here, had alienated Mrs. Coart's affections and had refused to cease his attentions toward her. all though once he had promised he would. He shot and killed McNiece in the latter's office in an altercation over the affair and when McNiece appeared to threaten him with some thing in his hand, he said.
 pencil was all that was found in McNiece's hand, Sheriff Watkins tes- tified, while a statement made by McNiece before death denied any wrong doing and said he was shot without provocation. Mrs. McNiece, who testified for the prosecution, sprang the surprise of the trial by declaring Coart had forced his att tentions on her for several months before the killing, once seizing her in his arms and kissing her. The state claimed the former officer kill ed McNiece out of desire to pos sess" Mrs MeNlece.
 Mrs Coart who according to the sheriff has visited the Major but once since his arrest and that shortly after 1t took place, is preparing to file suit for divorce, 1t was learned during the trial. She also issued a statement denying his charges that she was intimate with McNlece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
COMMITTEE UNDECIDED WHETHER TO CALL GIRL
 IN INSURANCE INQUIRY
By AssocIated Press

Jackson, Mss, March 1.-Two hours of discussion in executive ses- sion today failed to bring members of the special legislative committee Investigating charges of ''pernicious" lobbying and other allegations made by Gov. Lee M. Russell against cer- tain fire insurance interests to de- cision as to whether Miss Frances Birkhead, who has made sensational charges against the governor in a damage suit pending in federal court, should be summoned as a witness in the legislative inquiry.
 We discussed the question as to .swhether Miss Birkhead should be ssunmoneb with members Of the eom- niittee who talked with the young woman and her attorney and ob- tained several dispositions in Mem- phis but reached no decision" Rep resentative A. H. Stone. chairman of the committee. told newspaper men as he left the conference room. We probably will hold another confer ence tomorrow"
 Miss Birkhead has been in Memphis with her attorney several days. She is quoted in newspaper dispatches as flatly denying the governors charge.
 Two witnesses. A. Fl. Longino. former governor of Mississippi and now employed as counsel for several life insurance companies, and H. W. Gates, state agent of the Home Fire Insurance company of Little Rock, Ark, testified at brief open ses sion of the committee today. Both told the committee that they had no information that would tend to sub stantiate any of the charges made by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
Output Will Go to EnsIey for Use in Greater Steel ProduC- tion-Pig Iron Market Is Buoyant
Ny RICHARD F. JOHNSTON

Tennessee company expects to blow in furnace No. at Bessemer next Monday, March 20. for production of ingot mold iron for use at EnsIey, where it will be converted into ingot moids for the steel works.
 The Tennessee company will then have seven blast furnaces in opera tion and all will be on pig iron for conversion into finished steel prod ucts.
 The Bessemer furnace will ybe the third Tennessee company stack to re- sume in a period of less than a month. The increase in furnace ac- tivity Is 75 per cent, all of which relates to upturn in the steel market and the demand on company blast furnaces for iron for the steel mills.
 Full turn at the ingot min at Ems ley for three weeks foreshadowe ed blowing in of the Bessemer stack
 When Bessemer furnace blows in next Monday there will be seven more blast furnaces in operation than there were on turn~of the year. The resumfng stacks are the Shef- field furnace of the Sloss- Sheffield company, the third stack of the Woodward Iron. the Gulf States Steel at Gadsden and Alice in Birmingham. No. in Ensley and No. in Besse- mer of the Tennessee company.
 Total active stacks in Alabama will then be eight on basic. seven on mer- chant and two on charcoal, total of IT. compared with five last July and 10 on January 1.
 Birmingham merchant Iron inter ests have gone beyond the hopeful mood. They use words like fine" and excellent" when speaking of current business. One maker is sold to capacity for March and April and more than half of May. Another maker says he can beat that
 Base of $15 to si5.50 is inclined to harden to minimum of sl5.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
By Associated Press

New York, March 1.-Two con victs today were arraigned in general sessions before Judge Grain. charged with stealing an automobile in this city before go- ing to Orau couAty and 5reak tng iuto uc eeofe, toF which i-y 8,r.,u j months tn Sins SsnS.
 One ot the conNicts.was James F. Taylor, New Yorker. who went to war and fought valiantly.
 The other was Herbert Conklin, of Mountainvillc Mills, N. Y.. who stayed at home,
 Assistant District Attorney John L. Mcdonnell. who fought side by side with Taylor, begged clemency for his buddy and got t.
 Conkhn. listening with tears in his eyes to the eulogy of his former pal. told tl.e judge he did not count along side of Jim" and not to bother with him, for, any way, he had escaped from Jail in Raleigh. N, C. He was held for the North Carolina authorities.
 Habitues of the court thought they were going to witness just an ordinary police case when the pair were lined up before the bar of justice, and Taylor confessed that he had stolen the automobile. Then Mcdonnell, Taylor's top sergeant in the forth infantry, stepped forward.
 This man was a buddy of mine" was his simple introduce ton.
 "A few years ago the chief executive of this country mobiliz- ed the forces of the country for war. That was before the selec- tive draft act was passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
BOTH SIDES TRY
 ID AVERT STRIKE
Owners and Workers Com mittee of Eight Begins
 Conferences
By Associated Press

New York, March 17.-The anthrs- cite coal mine owners and workers committee of eight tonight began to organize for a long series of delib- erations in an effort to avert a gem eral strike by amicable settlement of their wage disagreements.
 President John L. Lewis. of the in- Mine workers and Samuel D. Warri- ner chairman of the operators poli- cies committee, both members of the committee of eight, were optimistic. They expressed doubt. howeter, that s now wage scale could be drawn in time to prevent suspension of mining operations in the hard coal fields on April 1.
 The whole mining industry. from the digging of the coal in the col lieries to the shipment, distribution and sale to the consumers, will be taken into consideration In negotiat- ing the new contract, it was said.
 The miners expressed a determina- ton to 'iget down to the bottom of costs and profits" The owners were equally emphatic in asserting that every angle of the industry should be gone into.
 Despite the great divergence Of views with which we begin negotia- tions believe the committee in- tends honestly to try to work out a solution of the wage problem in the anthracite mines" was the statement of MT. Lewis.
 Neither he nor Mir. warriner speaking for the operators, would predict on what basis wages of the miners would be computed; whether the demands of the universal adop tion of the check off system would be considered; or how long 1t was de- sired that the contemplated new con tract should extend.
 The labor situation is constantlv changing" said MT. Warrlner. The cost of living Is going down, there is considerable unemployment. Higher wages in ,the coal industry are i'm possible at this time. The public would have to pay the increase. and 1t Is not prepared to do so"
 Mir. Warriner refused to estimate what portion of a possible cut in the miners wages might be reflected in reduced prices of coal to the con sumner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
MISS BlRKHEAD ILL
Girl Suing Governor Threatened
 With Nervous Breakdown
By Associated Press

Memphis. Tenn, March 17.-Miss Frances Birkhead, who is suing Gov ernor Lee M. Russell of Mississippi for s100,o00 damages, is threatened with a nervous breakdown and also has mild attack of influenza, Thomas R. Foster, her attorney, stated tonight. Her physician has ordered her to take an absolute rest for three CT four days, he said. During that time she will remain In Memphis.
 MT. Foster said that Miss Birk- heads condition is somewhat im- proved tonight, but her physicians have advised her to remain quietly in her room and not discuss any angle of her case with anyone. Judge Foster will leave late tonight for his home at Vicksburg, going by way of Jack son. He expects to return to Mem phis Monday or Tuesday. he said. when Miss Birkhead has recovered sufficiently to continue work on the preparation of her case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
TREATy,', s::ss7.',,,,II,S N 'r 'aroSAULTB
 |RRECONC|LABLES
Fight Is Carried Forward in Turns by France, John- son and Watson in Sen-
 ate Yesterday
By Associated Pr.ss

Washington, March 17-Another sustained assault was thrown against the four-power Pacific treaty byi the Senate irreeoneilables today after the treaty's friends had argued among themselves for an hour as to whether the pact might properly be called an alliance
 The fight against ratification was carried forward in turn by Senators France, republican. Maryland; John son, republican, California and Wat son, democrat, Georgia, in a series ot speeches which occupied the Senate most of the afternoon and withdrew no reply from the treaty's supporters Senator Johnson compared the pact with the Anglo Japanese alliance in an effort to show that both "contain a meaning broader than their words"
 In the course of the debate charges of ''propa ganda" both for and against the treaty were made by the opposing sides but no one produced any direct evidence to support the assertions or asked for any investigation of the in-
 
 trol the action of the Senate
 No Alliance Contemplated
 The discussion over application of the term alliance" took place large ly between Senator Willis, republi- can, Ohio, and Senator Spencer, re- publican, Missouri both supporters of the treaty. A speech recently made by Senator Spencer declaring the pact to be ''an alliance for confer enCe" but not for use of force was assailed by Senator Willis who in- sisted that no sort of alliance was contemplated and that the speech, of the Missouri senator had embarrassed the treaty's friendsr
 Mir. Spencer stood by his definition and his characterization of the for eign committee mo alliance" reserva- tion as "a rediculous absurdity"
 By Senators France, Johnson and Watson it was declared that the dic- tionary definition covering the treaty mattered little and that the real na- ture of the four power arrangement must be judged by it's practical oper- ation. Mir. Johnson asserted that so far as actual wording went the Anglo-Japanese alliance covered only unprovoked aggression in eastern Asia and India, and that if it really was dangerous to the United States, as argued by supporters of the four power treaty. the reason lay between the lines. Judged by the same pro- cess, he asserted. the fouf-power pact might easily lead to many dangers in actual practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
OVER 100 WINDOW GLASS MAKERS IN
 LIST OF INDIC FED
By Associated Press

New York. March 1.-The Amert- can Window Glass company of Pitts burg, the Johnston Brokerage com pany, a Pennsylvania corporation; more than 100 window glass manu- lecturers and heads of three labor unions in the industry, were indicted by the federal grand jury today for violation of the sherman antitrust law.
 The indictment takes the place of one filed November 2S, in which ths Johnston Brokerage company was named the principal defendant, but which was recently squashed by the federal court for lack of Jurisdiction. It neglected to charge commission of an overt act in the southern district of New York and to rectify this de- feet. United States Attorney Hayward conducted a new investigation on 2 wide scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
TO SUPPORT COMPANY
 By Associated Press

Chicago, March 17.-Representa- tives of 1000 creditors of Kardos &. Burke, New York and Chicago stock brokers, voted today to support the company in plans for reorganization end resumption of business. The firm recently suspended. John Burke, former treasurer of the United States, and one of the principals in tn, firm. attended the meeting with his coun- sell. A. l.. Ross of New York. A statement presented to the meeting indicated that the firms liabilities aggregated s1,475.000 and the ssets sl.s0S,S00. although of the latter only s200,0oo was regarded as of the quick variety. Spokesmen fo- the firm declared creditors would be paid 100 cents on the dollar. It was pro- posed to pay 10 per cent in cash and the remainder in notes to be paid within period of three years in semi annual installments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
SELMA POLICE COURT
 HAS LIVELY SESSION

Selma. March Especial )zPo- lice court was the scene of a lively gathering this morning when several cases ranging from fist fights to grand larceny were disposed of. and fines ranging from s5 to s25 as sessed.
 Mary Binford, negress. was given $15 fine for alleged drunkenness and disorderly conduct when she ap- peared at tbe home of another negro. and in an effort to get possession of her husband, whom she claimed was inside, she proceeded to lombard the house with brick bats, tin pans, old shoes, and indulged in grammatical utterances very unbecoming to one of her sex. Mary was also charged with being entirely too scantily dressed for a, public appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
MRS. DOROTHY HURD
 FILES DIVORCE PLEA

Pittsburg, Pa, March 17.-Dorothy l. Campbell Hurd. former United States, British and Canadian amateur golf champion, today filed a petition Judge Thomas J. Ford. in which she asks that her husband. Jack V. Hurd, wealthy clubman. be required to pay her alimony and counsel fees to de- fray expenses of divorce proceedings which she has instituted. She charg- ed indignities.
 Mrs. Hurd alleges that she is with out sufficient funds to maintain her self and press divorce proceedings. The husband has filed an answer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
OPEN SEASON ON DOVES
 WILL NOT BE CHANGED

montgomery, March 17.-(SpeciaL) ) The open season on doves in Alabama this year will be unchanged, and will start October 16 and continue until January 31. This information was received by I. T. Quinn, state com missioner of conservation, today from Dr. E. W. Nelson, chief of the bureau of biological survey at Wash ington.
 The open seasons on game birds now are regulated by the federal government. Many sportsmen of Ala bama sought an earlier open season on doves. but large majority insist ed that no change be made. Others desired to have it moved to Novem- Der in order that 1t might begin with the open season on quail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
Obenchain Jury
 Asks Reading of
 Part of Testimony
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, March 17.-The jury in the cnse of Mrs. Made lynne Obenchnin, charged with the murder of J. BcltOn Kennedy. after delibernfing about two hours and half. returned to court shortly after o'clock this afternoon and asked to have . portion of the testimony read. Judge Sidney N. Reeve directed thnt this be done.
 At 3 o'clock the judge ordered the Jury locked up for the night.
 There was n report that the jury was divided nine to three hut it was not indicated whether the majority favored acquittai or conviction.
 The Jury left for It's hotel nt 8s1S o'clock after having been instructed by the judge to resume its deliberations not later than 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Draw for Davis cup matches Is held in New York. Million shares again change hands In trading. Early cotton declines followed by advances.
 STATE Huddlexton qualities as candidato for reelection. Attorney General Davis opposes anti-Iynching bill. Ashland woman celebrates her eighty-sixth birthday. Andalusia couple celebrat sixty sixth wedding anniversary. Many civic improvements being made at Fort Payne.
 LOCAL GrOcers indOrHe near east relief. President Ad club urges Truth In Advertising. $2OOO.0O0 worth Of road bonds sold. Tentative plans for white way on Fifth avenue. Board to improve Lock 17 high ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
ITALIAN FORCES
 TOOCCUPY HUME
By Associated Press

Rome, March 17-Mflitary 0c- equation of Plume has been ord- cred by the Italian government. The army corps at Trieste will be used. The task has been en- trusted to General Sanna, to whom 1t has been suggested that Carabiners be chiefly employed for the maintenance of order.
 The occupation of Plume by the military is considered as neces- sary to the application of the treaty of RapalIO, which charges Italy with the policing of Plume. 1t is stated that in sending troops into the city. Italy aims only to insure the election of a legal government which will be capable of maintaining order and prO- noting industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
WITHDRAW OBJECTIONS

Gadsden, March 17.-At a meeting of the Central Labor union last night the candidates for the various of fices were notified that all objections to candidates having their cards printed at the local offices were withdrawn The unions had called for the union label on all cards of candidates, but when it was diseov- cred that the pressmen in the city had a union but no contract with the job offices they withdrew their ob- jectiqns and only require the imprint of the office doing the printing on the cards and all other campaign litera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-18
NUMBER TWO BLAST FURNACE AT
 BESSEAlER TO BE BLOWN N MONDAY Y
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS PLEA SECURES SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE FOR BUDDY CHARGED WITH STEALING AN AUTO

Some men enlisted to fight for their country. This man was one of them.
 "He went in the old Seventh regiment. He fought in all the arrangements his regiment was m. This included seven major opera tiens ia Bci un. Flanders ind Franco.
 helpeu ,o .a.-sl tty .Jw- e.tlu lin'. Aa. h ne' hearsay was i4 his d. ip4. He has lain in shell aoies Was helped over the top, has aided in burying the dead and his name Is indelibly inscribed on the honor roll of the l07th infantry
 He returned to this country covered with glory lie married. but later lost his position and then came his downfall,
 He got in with bad compan- ions. was convicted and sent to Sing Sing and has Just been paroled.
 There is job waiting for him. I respectfully ask you that You throw into the balance the serv- ice of this man to his country when you pass judgment"
 In suspending sentence. Judge Grain said;
 "The district attorney Las force fully made plea on the fact ef your service to your country
 Conklin. tears streaming from his eyes. raised his head Then he was asked if he had anHthins to say.
 What can l say, he biurted out. "E didn't go to France. I'm no good alongside of Jim. am an ex-convict. North Carolina has been looking for me Tor years since escaped from prison in Raleigh. Don't bother about me. I am no good"