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New-York tribune., 1922-10-12
old French Liners Pass Here
On Last Trip Before Scrap Pile
La Touraine Sails for Havre Bearing Away for Last
Time King Of Cocktail Mixers, just as La Lor-
raine Docks ON First Half of Final Voyage

Shortly after La Touraine, of the
French Line, backed into the North
River from the pier at the foot OF
West Fifteenth Street yesterday at
noon, to make her last trip to Europe,
where she will be dismantled, La
Lorraine, flying the same national and
house flags, was berthed for the last
time here, completing the first leg of
her flnaI voyage. Both vessels, we'll
known to transatlantic travellers in
days gone by for their luxurious ac-
commodations and speed, have out
lived their usefulness and will soon be
replaced by larger, more modern and
speedier liners.
Captain Louis lie Petre, commander
of La Touraine, a quiet and unassuni-
ing Frenchman, stood on the bridge of
his vessel as she slowly made her way.
into midstream, gazing intently at the
pier, where n throng bade him and his
sturdy little craft the last "bon
voyage"
Cocktail King Departs
Below the promenade deck was the
pathetic countenance of Louis Gautier
rrotruding through port hole. On
this voyage Gauticr will mix the last
cocktail when the liner reaches Havre,
but will drink it himself. Having
travelled close to 100000 miles on
the high seas, Louis has been one Of
the most prominent bartcnders that
ever welded cocktail shaker. but now
he is through and will join his wife
and family in Havre. where he will
spend the rest Of his days without any
restraining influence from either Mr..
Daugherty or Mr.. Volstead.
La Lorraine came proudly up the
Bay yesterday bedccked with flags in
honor of the foreign delegates she
brought to this country to attend the
American Legion convention in New
Orleans, bearing no outward express
sion that would indicate she was MAX
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12
Britain Takes lrak Under
Wing in a 2O-Year Treaty

LONDON, Oct. II (By The Associated
press "A treaty OF alliance between
Great Britain and Irak was signed At
Bagdad yesterday by the British Com
missioner. Sir Percy Cox, and the Irak
Premier, Sir Saiyid Abdurrahaman.
Under the treaty, which consists of
eighteen clauses, King Feisal agrees to
be guided by the advice of King George
on international and financial obliga-
tlons and interests for the whole period
of the treaty,
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12
8,453 Bales i'm First
Egyptian Gotten Cargo

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE initial
cargo OF Egyptian cotton destined for
boston from Alexandria included S.453
bales, instead of GOO bales, as preyi-
ously reported, the Shipping Board an
nounced to-day. The cargo is loaded
on the Hog Island, a government ves.
sci, operated by the Export Steamship
company OF New York. She left Alex
andria October 7. This shipment Is
the first of this years Egyptian CROP
and other cargoes are expected to fol
low shortly,
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12
Schooner OH Cuban Reef

HAVANA, Oct. 11.-The four-masted
Jugo- Slav schooner zagreb, bound for
Tampa, Fla, in ballast, ran on the reefs
to-day near Mariel, forty miles west
of this city. Advices received here
say the crew has been saved.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12

This is registration day.
If you do not register you cam
not vote.
Polls open to-day from 5 100 p. III.
to 10:30 p. m.
keIister early.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12
1T IS much easier to
keep out of trouble
fhan 20 uull oxrf,,

So says Miss Martin, head Of
the Health Exhibition, now in
tuil swing at the 23rd Regiment
Armory, Brooklyn. This means
that the exhibition is being held
primarily to teach people how
TO keep well, how to prevent
sickness. You are invited to
visit the Exhibit of the Knicker.
booker Ice Company at the show
and to learn how to keep out
of trouble from improperly
kept foods.
a refrigerator. showing how foods
Should be arranged for their bext
protection. lis a feature oil the cx-
hibit that every housckeeper should
see.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12

Register or you cannot vote!
Don't delay! Register to-day!
Polls open from 500 p. m. to
1880 y. m.
Only two days more of registra-
tiOr remain.
Register to-day and avoid the
rcshi
New-York tribune., 1922-10-12

Only two more days of registra-
tion left
Register to-day! Don't delay
and avoid waiting in line!
Tells open to-day from 500 D.
IN. to l0:30 p. me Tomorrow polls
open during same hours. On Sat-
nrday--the last day--polls open
from 7:00 am. to 1880 %. m.
The Washington times., 1922-07-30

Banker Charles with no one talk to- picked up an
other from the top of the pile and thumbed over the
pages idly. 1t not long before he gave an exca-
nation of surprise.
Here's a coincidence for you!" he exclaimed
pointing to picture in the magazine (lt was copy
of a well-known magazine). Look at that It's all
about Mr.. Weed"
Sure enough, there full-page photograph OF
the professor and underneath 1t the words In big cap
ital letters:
"Salary--$1O0 900 year."
the professor to T, and mentioned his connections
with men like J. P Morgan and Elihu Root. The
photograph showed Joe in his most sanctimonious
pose with his yellow Van Dyke freshly trimmed and
looking blandly out the world through his horn
trimmed spectaces. How he must have snickered to
himself when that picture was taken!
OF course the entire story, photograph and ALL had
been printed by the gang and neatly inserted in con-
venient number Of the magazine. The real story,
which told of the legitimate success OF Pop Waterman,
the famous mining engineer, had been copied almost
word for word The professors picture was simply
substitution for that of Pop Yatnman But who but
Joe We'll would have the cheek to think up trick like
that? 1t certainly convinced Banker Charles that Mr.
Weed great man to know.
When the party went into the diner there were only
three available seats-two at table and one at an
other, where Mr.. Weed sat toying with an aruchoke
Banker Charles proposed that he share Mr. Weeds
table and seated himself opposite the mining engineer
He was certainly pleased to meet man who knew
John D. Rockefeller personally ard who called EEhu
Root by his first name. He asked him II 1t was true
that Mr. Rockefeller as bald as they said.
Mr. Weed was very charming and happy to tax OF
Mr. Rockefeller in spite Of the trick that had been
played on him. After dinner he invited the banker
The Washington times., 1922-07-30
HOU the Fake Pages of the
MAGAZINE Got in Their CONVINCING Work

Banker Charles murmured that he had heard Of
him. think that he really believed he had.
{" "Is he interested in muntons?" pursued the bank
er whose curiosity had been aroused by the
ton he had overheard.
ooh, Heavens, MOI" replied the major easily. my
government Is trying to get him to go to Mesopotama
and develop the oil fields there. You know what
terrible need there is for oil. Well we offered him
$l25,O00 year and all expenses, and last week the
ambassador authorized me to double the offer. But
can't get him."
The banker whistled in astonishment.
That's mighty good proposition" he commented.
81 know it is, and Weed is crazy to accept said the
major But the Standard Oil Company has him
sewed up tighter than drum for 100000 and won't
raise his salary or let him go. l think it's kind OF
cheap on their part, II you ask me. Why, Weed has
made millions for them, and then they play scurvy
trick like that"
Il don't blame him for feeling sore," said Banker
Charles.
The major too slick to keep the conversation
centred on Mr.. Weed He returned to their stateroom
with the banker, telling him why Sir Douglas Haig
was great general In the stateroom they found
Judge Osborne, surrounded by pile Of current maya
zines.
The major selected one and began gancing over It
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When am through talking you will have me at You.
mercv and want to be sure of your confidence You
know we haven't known each other very long and for
a measly million don't want to ruin my career
Banker Charles pledged his utter confidence, ano
the professor outlined his scheme.
Some time ago." he said. the Standard Oil Com
pany bought an option some mining land down In
Arizona. There a report that oil had been dis
covered it, and some oil actually was found. MOI
enough however, to justify the drilling that would
have to be done to reach it.
Now here's the point The land Is the property
of an old copper mining company that failed fifteen
years ago. The buildings burned down, the stock
holders became discouraged and the whole thng went
to pot The stock Is worth two cents share
But" Mr.. Weed dived into his travelling bag and
produced large lump of almost pure copper
81 went down there to make survey began
poking around and found this and this and this he
piled lump after lump on the bed
The bankers eyes popped out
THE mine is worth millions" said Mr. Weed "Rnt
listen! Another engineer who helped me make th'
survey has wired the news to 26 Broadway There
has been leak and dozen brokers arc secretly try
ing buy up all the stock they can get their hands on
while 1t is still two cents share The company list
of stockholders was burned in the fire. They had one
other list in their offices in Chicago
And" said Mr. Weed triumphanty. mere II IS:
He exhibited worn-out, faded list OF names. The
banker scanned it eagerly There were hundreos OF
names.
But my hands are tied" Mr. Weed resumed gloom
lily. i've been able to buy $4,000 shares, but how
can sell them? Most of the brokers working for
the Standard OIL Company, and they all know me. 1t
would mean my reputation Now, If you VIII VIII take
these 0O0 shares over to brokers office III show
YOU you can get at least 100000 for them-al pront
No suspicion will be attached to YOU and III give you
10 per cent your trouble. You get $4,000 for walk
ing across the street
II hate to do this" concluded the professor. But
II the Standard Oil Company has right to trim me.
you can help give them dose Of their own medi-
cine"
Banker Charles thought it There wasn't
chance for him to ose and he was eager to get orr
to that brokers' office without wasting. minute s
time. Mr. Weed escorted him there. 1t was an i'm
porant suite of offices in Of Chicagos skyscrap
ers. The name Of a wel-known house was on the
glass door in gold leaf. score OF stenographrrs
were pounding out letters the banker left Mr. Weed
at the door and entered He did not know that tho
senographers, none Of whom were accompices OF the
oily professor were copying names from a telephone
book for which they were paid fifty cents an hour.
Several telegraph instruments were going clickety-
click in one of the private rooms They were operated
by the versatile Major Faversham and Judge Osborne,
who also taking occasion to bang out some fake
kilograms to Banker Charles on a Western Union
typewriter In each office was stock ticker, rented
Continued on Page 1874
The Washington times., 1922-07-30
Who Worked in Partnershi]
;iminal World Trapping
a0f the More Ingenious
nd Mirthful Joe We'll,
f the Underworld ~.

So, SOC, 900, do you think er-ahem"- The judges
right eyelid futtered significantly.
Eyes stree" said Banker Charles with enthusiasm
a. very we'll, then" said the Judge. I'm glad you
think So Now, I've just heard from Msieur Tardieu
and everything Is quite satisfactory. you can ar
range to take the train to Chicago, we'll close
the deal The fiscal agents of the French and British
Governments will be there this evening. and we will
recommend the purchase Of your plant"
-, Now, If Banker Charles had only said mo, thank
. you, gentlemen; If you willing to trim your gov
ernments in time of war. there must be something
crooked In it, he would be richer to-day by Just $132
900. But He wanted to go home and tell the
folks, but the major and the judge warned him that
one ndiscreet word would invadate the entire DEAL
Their governments wanted their operations to be d
secret
A few minutes later they clambered on the train,
and right this point Professor We'll steps into the
picture. He occupied the Pullman stateroom right
next to the reserved for Major Favershams party
And he looked more swank he lounged in his
berth in suit of comfortable fannes debating letters
to Elihu Root J. P. Morgan. Henry Dawson and H.
H. Rogers-letters, Of course. that were never sent
His secretary the very clever Jimmy Head, who
was everything from a seight-of- hand artist to An
shed pickpocket. criminal jack-of-all-trades and
master Of ALL
Banker Charles dropped into the club car for glass
of ginger ale And who do you suppose they met on
the observation platform! Why. our Old r1end Pro-
fessor We'll.
"As live and breathe" exclaimed the major, Wal
ter Weed"
The professor was equally surprised.
Hello there major" he replied. extending his
hand II thought you were still in Washington"
We'll, this Is certainly unexpected pleasure"
said the major 81 tried my best to get in touch with
you all Of last week. very high parsonage author
ized me to double my last offer that proposition
discussed, and thought you might be induced to
change your mind
"No use, major" returned the bogus Mr.. Weed
with sad shake Of his head I'D take your offer in
minute. but I'm sewed up hand and foot 1t makes
sick to think about it. Let's not even discuss It.
1t makes me too gloomy"
"Just as you say, Mr.. Weed" said the major But
I'm awfully sorry to hear it. Rv the way want you
to meet Mr.. Charles, the J. p Morgan Of Kokomo,
Indiana"
Banker Charles smiled at this little fattery, and
mentioned his banking interests in deprecatng tone.
The three talked general subjects and then Mr..
Weed excused himself to return to his dictation.
That's Weed the famous Standard Oil Company
engineer" said the major the moment his back
turned "You know, the man who developed the
=; Oklahoma oil felds
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into his stateroom to show him some interesting let
ters that Mr. Rockefeller had written to him. The"
were interesting all right. Mr.. Rockefeller would GER
tainy been surprised to the expert forging OF
his stationery in the hands Of that delightful ras-
cal Professor Well When the train reached Chicago
Banker Charles felt that he had known Mr.. Weed for
years
He was delighted to learn that his new friend was
also registered exclusive hotel to which the trio
went from the train to meet the Engs.' and french
fiscal agents. 1t almost compensated for his disap-
pontment when Major Faversham made inquiries and
discovered that the agents had just left for Cleveland
and would not be back for day or two.
or course, there use in going back to Ko-
komo because the fiscal agents might return the next
day and any delay his part might ruin the entire
deal So Banker Charles bought some shirts and COL
lars and another night shirt and prepared to wait
He had dinner that night with Mr. Weed. who was
attending to oil business in Chicago; and he was
delighted to learn that they mad many common inter
ests. One taste for musical comedy Mr. Weed
had some tickets and both went that evening. Major
Faversham had gone on to Cleveland to get In touch
with the fiscal agents.
After the show there was another little dinner,
and the banker and Mr.. Weed became quite chummy.
Banker Charles happened to drop a sympathetic re-
mark about the way the Standard OIL Company had
treated Mr.. Weed
How did you find that out?" demanded the oil
engineer sharply
Banker Charles adopted a cunning look and init
mated that he knew more about a lot Of things that
went in big business circles than he could let on
81 don't know who on earth cOuId nave tOlu you,
unless 1t was Archbod," said Mr.. Weed in puzzled
tone at the same time remarking that the banker was
pretty deep cuss.
This Banker Charles did not deny, and the conver-
sation turned to Mr. Weeds troubles over his contract
Mr. Weed told the story all again. and professed
his utter disgust for the Standard Oil Company and all
/of its subsidiaries.
"rd like to show them a thing or two" he. said
bitterly. He meditated a moment.
81 tell you what, Mr.. Charles" he said suddenly,
decking the ash from his cigar. I'm mighty glad
you feel the way you do about it. I've got something
up my sleeve, and think you can help me-"
The banker SHE'D at the prospect Of manifesting
his sympathy in material way and the professor
hastened to add
1T won't cost you a cent put you to any trouble.
to speak Of And If everything goes right, both Of us
will clean up What do you say?"
Fine" said Banker Charles, always willing to
turn an honest penny. What is the proposition"
'I'l think it over and you in the morning" said
Mr.. Weed And amount OF questioning by the
banker could Induce bin to change his mind
In y ri"Y0iu% T." r1liCent than ever, ard
it ", Ionr, long time before he would loosen up on
o 3HGic detail.
IN tell you" he said at last But before start
in want you to please remember that am rskng
my reputation and everything l have in this deal
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Continued on Page 1874
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
Speedy Ratification
Of Mine Peace Pact
Is Now Anticipated

Wilkesbarre, Pa. September 6.--All
indications tonight point toward a
speedy ratification of the peace pact
between operators and miners of the
anthracite region by the rri-dlstrlct
convention of hard coal mine work
ers. which began its sessions here
today.
More than 1000 delegates reprs-
senting 400 local unions were present
when the convention opened. The
majority were uninstructed, but John
l.. Lewis. international president of
the international Mine Workers.
claimed that he had a majority that
would overwhelm any opposition to
settlement plans which would con-
sude ffee mon ths suspension in the
bard coal finlds.
Mr.. Lewis was optimistic as also
was Philip J. Murray. vice president
of the union. who accompanied the
president here from Philadelphia,
where, Saturday night, mine oper-
ators' representatives agreed to plan
of settlement involving principally
the continuation of the old wage
scale until August 81. 1923.
The session of the convention to-
day was taken up by appointment of
officers and committees, and well
coming addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
TEXAS DEMOCRATS
REJECT REPORTS
CONCERNING KHAN
Party Convention in Uproar as
Resolutions Are Offered
Opposing ku klux
Organization

San Antonio, Tex, September g.
BY decisive vote of es1 to l35 the
Texas democratic state convention
late today rejected MINORITY reports
openly denouncing the Ku Kiux Khan
and its activities.
The minority report OF the reso-
lutions committee denouncing the Ku
Klux Khan was tabledlon roll call
vote.
The convention went into an up
roar when an attempt was made 10
discuss the anti-Kian proposal and
q motion to table the report fol-
lowed Immediately. An attempt to
present resolutions to the convention
from the floor opposing the Khan in
milder language than the minority
report was unsuccessful and imme-
diately found rejection of the Khan
plank. The majority report was
adopted and returned.
The platform adopted by the con-
vention contains no declaration on
the Khan. The only provision in this
direction declares in favor of free
dom of conscience and the separation
of church and state
Shouts and continued noise accom-
panied the roll call vote on the mo-
ton to table the minority report.
Ballots were often contested by OPP
posing factions and expressions Tor
and against the Khan accompanied
reports from the counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
MINE UNION To
DISCUSS WAGES
: ATLATER DATE
TWo-Day Session of Alabama
Division Is Closed Yester-
day After Commit
tees Report

The Alabama division of the United
Mine Workers of America will have
something to say with respect to
wages later on.
No official OF tho division will say
this. but II is understood to be the
program.
The two days session of the union
with 1877 delegates from 123 locals at
tending closed yesterday at noon
after various committees named tho
day before had reported. None Of the
officials will give details. President
]. r. Kennamer. referring to tho
meeting said ut was the most har-
monious one that we have ever held.
We mapped out policies for future
operation and good of the order and
laid plans for a lot of constructive
work on constructive lines. I am
not at liberty to enter into details
public later on"
Asked IL the public statement
would have anything about wages
specifically, Mr.. Kennamer declined
any commitment in detail. However.
it Is taken as a certainty in mining
circles that the statement will bear
on wages.
The union mines are receiving the
same wage scale as the non-union
mines, the September l 20 per cent
advance going in effect in all COL
lieries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
COMMISSION CONSIDERS
ADMISSION WATER RATE

Montgomery, September 6.-(Spe-
cial) The public service commission
this afternoon took under advisement
the petition of the city of Admission
for an order requiring the Alabama
Water company to reduce it's rates
for water and to comply specifically
with the terms of contract made
in 1910 between the city and the
company which was taken over by
the Alabama Water company.
The commission also heard and
took under Amusement the petition
of citizens of Natural Bridge for an
order requiring the Northern Ala
bama railroad to establish an agency
station at that point. The citizens
contended that the business is large
enough now to warrant the agent,
while the railroad insisted that the
return would not be sufficient to
maintain an agency.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
BROWN SUCCEEDS
BISHOP GA|LOR
TrienniaI Convention Of Prot-
estant Episcopal Church (
Convenes In Portland 4

Portland, Ore. September g.
Bishop william Cabei Brown Of vir-
ginia was elected chairman of the
House of Bishops. succeeding Bishop
Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee when
the forty-seventh triennial conven-
ton of the Protestant Episcopal
church in tho United States formal
ly convened late today. Bishop Gailor
had served six years.
The Rev. Charles L. Pardso OF
New York was elected secretary OF
the House of Bishops. succeeding the
Rev. DIR. George r. Nelson. who
retired.
A feature of the election Of off,
GERS of the house of deputies was
that for the first time a woman was
elected as an assistant secretary.
She was Miss Helen ]. Smith of New
York. Her election, however, did
not make her a member of the house.
The Rev. DR.. Henry Anstice of New
York was nominated to succeed him
self as secretary of the house of dep
uties, but pleaded that because he
had served for 40 years he should be
allowed to retire.
Davis Elected
The Rev. Carroll M. Davis OF MIS-.
souri,, who has been member of a Sec
retariai starr or the house OF deputies
for 33 years, was unanimously elect
ed secretary. The house by resolu-
ton ordered expression OF its APP
probation of the service OF DR.. Ans
tice.
w. w. skiddey of New York was
elected treasurer.
The Rev. Franklin J. Clark. New
York and James G. Glass of Florida
were chosen as the other assistant
secretaries.
Three invitations for tho next con-
vention were received by the House
of Bishops.
Bishop David Sessums of Louisiana
urged the claims of New Orleans.
Providence, r. l., and the Pennsyi-
vania diocese presented the other in
vitations.
The house adjourned without ac-
tion on the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-07
MAYHALL IN RACE
Running on Democratic Ticket For
Legislature in Winston

Montgomery, September 6.-tSpe-
ciaD &c. e. Mayhall of Haleyville.
will make the race for the house Of
representatives from Winston county
as the nominee of the democratic
party. In the recent primary the
democrats of Winston did not make
selection but Mr.. -hayhall was
nominated in democratic conven-
ton.
Rules Of the state democratic exec
utiye committee required all counties
to have primaries. but James II.
Webb, chairman of the state demo-
cratic executive committee. an
nounced today that he had designated
Mr.. Mayhall as the democratic nom
inee under the authority conferred
upon him by the state committee.
Winston is the only county in
Alabama which did not select dem
ocratic nominee in the primary Au-
gust s.