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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
Coal Operators of
 United States Are
 Inuited to Farley
By Associated Press

Cleveland, September 21.-An in- vitation to all bituminous operators in the United States to meet here October 2 with representatives of the United Mine Workers of America to devise new machinery of wage bar gaining to replace that of the central competitive field, which broke prior to the recent coal strike was sent out from here today. The main object of the conference, 1t was explained, is to prevent another coal strike next April.
 The conference also will initiate an investigation of the industry concur rently with that carried on by the fact finding commission to be named by President Harding.
 The call was. signed by John l.. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America and Thomas K. Maher, Cleveland coal operator, un-. der authority given at the joint con ference here last month which sub sequent1y resulted in the almost com plete ending of the soft coal strike.
 The agreement signed here last month provides that committee be named October "to develop prompt ly all of the pertinent facts in regard to the industry for the benefit alike of the public, the operators and the mine workers" and to report to a sim liar conference to be held January B. 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
NEW TARIFF LAW
 COMES INTO FORCE
For First Time Congress Delegates Taxing Power
 to President
By Associated Press

Washington. September 2t.-Amer- ican tariff making will enter a new phase tomorrow with the coming in to force of the tariff act of 1922. For the first time, Congress has del- egated part of its authority over taxes at the customs house. confer ring on the President broad powers to increase or decrease rates and to change from foreign to American valuation as the basis for assessing advalorem duties on imports.
 Referring to the sections carrying this grant of authority, President Hartling, in attaching his signature to the new act, declared today that If we succeed as I hope we will succeed in making effective the elas- tic provisions of this bill, this will prove the greatest contribution to- ward progress in tariff making in a century"
 The tariff commission, created during the administration of Pres idcnt Wilson, will be the agency through which the President will ex- ercise his new authority. The com mission will make extensive investi- gations into costs of production at home and abroad and will reports it's findings with recommendations for rate or valuation changes to the President.
 Applications for changes in rates or valuation basis will be referred to the commission. If the facts pre- sented justifies action investiga ion and perhaps, hearings would follow.
 Rules and regulations will be an nounced, Chairman Marvin said to- day when the commission works out details of methods of procedure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
LASSES WHITE AND MINISTRIES GIVEN
 GREAT RECEPTION

.T,asses" White received his usual ovation last night at the Jefferson theatre, where he opened an engage ment of three performances and matinee with his new minstrel show
 Long a blaekface comedian, MT. White has, within the past three years become firmly established as star of the troupe which bears his name and he bids fair to continue his ca reer, as several of his noted prede- cessors have done. He is the best interpretator of the real southern negro left on the stage. His humor is natural and has all the unctuous qualities of the type he portrays.
 The show this year is quite up te the standard of previous attractions headed by MT. White, and that means it is good. old-fa shioned minstrel show. The first part, entitled Met odyland," introduced singers, dane CTS and comedians. with Maxwell Cor don, competent interlocutor. acting as king of "Meledyland." Jimmy McDonald's Time After Time" Ell Lees Habits On" Harold Morris silver in Your Hair" yodeline number by Herbert schultze. Wills Irish Rose.' by Roscoe Humphrey "M5Lile Boy" by Slim" Vermont 'Darktown Dancing School" by Bobby Burns, and Mir. Whites in- imitable Pat Your Feet" with many comic stdnzas, for which he Is fa- nous, were among the song hits.
 The jokes werc nearly all funny and that Is saying a great deal for a minstrel show.
 The funmakers most active in tho first part were White, of course, who responded to encores until he ran out of material; MT. Vermont, an old favorite in Birmingham; Bobby Burns and Zip Lee. All kept the house roaring with laughter.
 Way Down South" was a typical dancing number, enlivened by a com ical dice game between Mir. White and Mir. Vermont It ended with a boat race on the Mississippi. Res tivo,' a o-accordian player wha Is no stranger to local theater pat roas, gave characteristic exhibition of his skill. He is a master of that instrument.
 Xmas Eve with Old Back Joe" was a plantation fantasy. including a dream Of "Old Black Joe" and intro ducing th> Blackville Comedy Four sThe Blackville National Guard in Cuba" a military travesty. took Mr. White in the character of Useless Green rom Blackvllle. Miss. to Cuba, along with his fellow adven- turers. This sketch gives MT. White and the other principals, among them Mir. Vermont and Zip Lee. many op- portunities to create laughter by their antics. It is the most ambitious comedy sketch of the performance The Blackville guard wins victory in battle with Cuban insurgents.
 The performance last night was greeted by a large audience, which testified its approval by prolonged applause and laughter MT. White was given a reception. which must have pleased him immensely---for he was assuredly back among old friends.
 The engagement ends Saturday night. with matinee Saturday after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
Sheriff to Close
 Shop by Injunction

Montgomery, September 21.-(Spe- cial.)-J. L. Gore, sheriff of Chiffon county, will bring injunction pro- ceedings against the place which has been operated by M. Dubose near Mitchell dam, according to informa tion which he gave to the state law enforcement department today. Du- bose is in the hospital of the Ala bama Power company at Mitchell dam, with a bullet wound in the shoulder. which was inflicted by w, R. Scarborough. law enforcement of ficer, when Dubose resisted state officers who sought to search his place early this week. ,,
 Sheriff Gore said Duboses place had given the sheriffs office much trouble in recent weeks and he would seek to keep it closed. Dubose free two shots at the law enforcement of ficers when they called with a search warrant and began a search of his premises for prohibited liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
JUDGE #. SAVAGE
 DIES SUDDENLY '
Had Been Probate Judge of Cherokee County For
 Eighteen Years

Center, September 21-(speclal.)-- Judge Joseph Lafayette Savage, for IS years probate judge of Cherokee county. died here last night at 10's0 o'clock of an internal hemorrhage. after an Illness of only a few hours. Dr. Rails of Gadsden had been called to the bedside of Judge Savage, and was preparing to perform an opera tion when a violent internal hemor- rhage caused Judge Savage's death.
 Judge Savage was 49 years of age, and for IS years had served as pro- bate judge of Etowah county, where his father. Judge R. R. Savage, served In the same capacity for several terms. He was one of the most esteemed and prominent men in this entire section.
 He Is survived by his widow. three sons, and three daughters. Two of his sons live at Center, and one. Frank Savage. is a law student at the University of Alabama.
 Judge Savage had not been in good health for some time. but no apprehension was felt until yesterday morning at o'clock when he was seized with an Illness which caused his death in less than 12 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
BISHOP GA|LOR
 AGAIN ELECTED
Tennessee PreIate Will Serve Fourth Time as Head of
 Church Council
By Associated Press

Portland, Ofeo September 2l.- Bishop T. F. Gailor of Tennessee, was reelected by the House of Bishops as president of the Ma tlonal Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States He has held the place since the national council was created three years ago.
 The election of Bishop Gailor was on the seventh ballot, three of which were taken in secret session. Bishop c. H. Brent of western New York, asked that the election be made unanimous when Bishop Gailor re- ceived 66 votes on the seventh ballot.
 Bishop Galor when advised that he had been elected for the fourth time, said.
 T am very deeply grateful and with all my heart thank the members of this house for their confidence in me. I have left this matter in God 5 hands and I believe he has directed me. l am an American and 1 accept the American decree that a majority rules. I will be guiaed by that prin- ciple in carrying out the policies of the church. w
 Brent Only Opponent
 There has never been bishop In this house who has tried to advise me who has found that 1 was unwfll- ing to accept suggestions. l shall do everything in my power to make this church of ours realize the pos sihilities that are before it."
 Bishop Gailor said he had expressed the wish that he be relieved of the duties of the office.
 Bishop Brent was his only op- ponent.
 Unanimous approval was voted late today by the bishops to declarations framed by it's social service commit tee that "the worker who invests his life and that of his family in in- dustry must have, along with the capitalist who invests his money, some voice in the control of the in- dnstry which determines the condi- tions of his working and his living.
 There must be established a sane and reasonable democracy in indus- try The worker of today is rightly seeking self-expression and self-de- termination in industry as well as a livelihood from industry" the decla- rations said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
WOULD PAY MAYOR MORE

Gadsden, September 21.A{special.) A petition is being circulated amcng the voters of the city to be presented to the present or outgoing admin istration of the city requesting them to reconsider their action taken last Monday night when they fixed the salary of the incoming mayor at $500 year and to make It either s2400 or s3000 a year as the city had grown to such proportions that the entire time of the mayor was needed and the salary should be made commensurate with the work and the importance of the position and the city.
 The petition is being freely signed as the citizens want the salary made equal to the importance of the city as the mayor elect, Ed Christopher, has stated that he in tends to devote his entire time to the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
ANTI-LYNCHING
 BILL OPPONENTS
 WIN BRISK FIGHT
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loan measure, but this motion went over.
 Senator Harrison fiayed the record of Congress, declaring that the Pres ident's veto of the soldiers adjusse d compensation bill preceded today's ceremony of the signing of the tariff bill. which the Mississippi senator dubbed '''the profiteers adjusted com pensation bill"
 Numerous speeches on political and other subjects were In prospect for both Senate and House at final ses- sions tomorrow.
 Senator Harrison later referred to the merchant marine Legislation as the Shipping trust adjusted com pensatfon bill" and said he assumed the time previous to the adjournment was too short for the republicans to finish "other adjusted compensation" measures.
 Harding Breaks Pledge
 President Harding's veto of the bonus was declared by the Missis- sippi senator to be convincing proof that The is the best repudiator of pledges and breaker of promises that ever has occupied the White House. ,. In connection with a miner resolution ordering that the pay of clerks at the eapltal De given them In advance for the period Congress expects to be away. Senator Harrison said he hoped 1t would pass, because the clerks had earned it, but informed the Senate he would oppose a reso- lution to accord the same privilege to the republican senators who, he said had failed to earn their stipend.
 Addressing Senator Watson, re- publican, Senator Harrison asked how he would explain to the people of his state the do-nothing program of his party.
 He said he supposed Senator Wat son would go back and tell the 1ndi- ana voters that they should elect Albert J. Beveridge, the republican nominee, on the strength of the ac- tivities of the present Congress and added the question. What were they?"
 Senator Harrison said he wanted to impart the secret also that MT. Rev. 5eridge was running for the pres idency right now. The candidate, the senator said. was making a race for election to the Senate, but declared his main objective was the While House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
SHOPS GIVE RAISE

Gadsden, September FLA notice was posted, at the three pipe shops in this city late yesterday afternoon, giving notice of 10 per cent in- crease in the wages of all the foun- drymen and common laborers, which will become effective October l. The increase will affect several hundred men and will be big boost to all channels of trade.
 This makes the second notice of in crease in the wages of the laboring people in this city this week. the Gulf States Steel company posting notices of 10 per cent increase, which be- came effective the fifteenth of this month. Close to 2,600 men will par ticipate in the increase at all three pipe shops and the steel plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
VOLUNTEERS SERVICE
Powers to Serve in Absence of
 County Agent

Moundville, September 21-(Spe- cial.)-T. J. Powers, Jr., a leading Hale county farmer. has volunteer ed his services to farmers of north Hale county for the purpose of as- sisting them in marketing their cot- ton in a cooperative way. Mir. Pow CTS has decided to do this in view of the fact that the county now has no agent, and he is anxious to see cooperative cotton marketing suc- ceed.
 MT. Powers will furnish the farm CTS information as to how to ship their cotton, how to handle 1t if they desire an advance. and, if not. how to handle their warehouse re- ceipts or bills of lading.
 The license number of the new car owned by Pope Plus of Rome is No. CD Corps Diplomatique) 55-325.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
FORMER JUSTICE
 CLARKE WILL NOT
 SEEK PRESIDENCY
Will Devote Time to Fostering League of Nations Senti- ment, But Will Not Be-
 come Candidate
Rv As.,,c,.t.d Preas

Youngstown. O.. September 21.-Re- ports that former Justice John H. Clarke of the United States supreme court had resigned from the bench in order to seek the democratic nomina- ton for president in 1924 on a League of Nations platform, were de- nied by Justice Clarke in a statement issued here today.
 Although he hopes to laid in the search for the man or group of mon ana women competent for leadership ef he League cause, and proposes t8 devote much of his leisure 10 marking for the League, he has no
 tention of becoming candidate for sae office, he declared.
 To a lawyer" said Justice Clarke, Htrare is no higher honor than that E h oh l have held. and when I re-
 ned I did not intend 10 become
 aa shall not under any circum- ats lces hereafter become a canii- 7a for any public office. There are new. and are likely to be In the fu- lure. more than enough candidates for every office, but think there are not aaeugh men, or women either, main faining a position of independence such that they can tell the truth to sHe country. unbiased by personal or na tisan interest. Such a position I nope to maintain"
 Careful study of the proposed League of Nations long before the Ir atty of Versailles was concluded,
 3tice Clarke said, left him with the
 found conviction that unless some league were formed. other wars must soon follow, with results disastrous to America and to mankind.
 What has happened since" he continued, "so confirms me In that conviction that I think 1t not over statement to say that unless our civ ilization shall. at an early day, de- wise some means of making an end of war, war will make an end of our civilization.
 Tt Is a surface judgment which regards the result of the election in 1920 as final against our government Joining the League of Nations. I re- fuse to accept it as such."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
All County Districts
 Favor 3 Mill Tax
 For County Schools

All school districts of Jefferson county, are now paying a 3 mill tax, for school purposes. levied by them- selves, according to announcement made yesterday by Dr. N. R. Baker. superintendent of county schools. For sometime all the districts, have been paying this tax, except district 17, known as the Robbin Cross Roads. On last Tuesday an election was held in this community and the 3 mill tax issued carried by vote of 47 to 1, after having been defeated on three previous occasions. The first levy of the extra three mills will be made next year.
 The fact that the entire county is willing to tax itself for better and more schools. means much towards educational progress of the county" said Dr. Baker, and we have indeed passed a landmark in moving the Seventeenth district from the back ward list"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
Woman's Club Now
 Small Sum on Fid

The Business and Pro =z' Women's club now is in delS furnishings only S46s.66.
 That means, in the past y has paid off the sum of s2,997.2 | original debt one year ago ss,465.9O.
 These figures were reported at tss| regular business meeting of the club last night which ended the organiza- tions two-day celebration of it's first anniversary in it's own club room.
 large crowd was present, Miss Lulu Tyrus, vice president, presiding. Dr. Lola Taylor president of the club, made the financial report.
 The club grill had yesterday, she declared, the largest patronage of it's history; and club members could feel merry over the fact that they now possess business worth several thousand dollars, to say nothing ol the intangible good will and fellow ship of the organization. While tho dining room showed a deficit the first few months, the general average has shown substantial profit.
 The meeting closed with the cutting of the birthday cake with it's one candle to denote the clubs occupancy T of it's clubrooms one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
 PAVING ASSESSMENT CLAIMS INVESTIGATED

D. F. McLendon, president of the city commission, ". D. Dickson, commissioner on public improve ments, and A. J. Hawkins, city en- gineer. spent tha entire morning yesterday Investigating the com plaints of Vivian property owners regarding the paving assessments in that section. No statement was giv- en out by the authorities yesterday afternoon. except that they investi- gated thoroughly the claims of some sixty dissatisfied owners of proper ty in the Wylam vicinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22

sit down.
 Mrs. Tiernan Called Back
 Another dramatic incident occur red when Mrs. Tiernan was called back to the stand for few minutes to undergo further cross examination The defense attempted to draw from her an admission that she had con fided to Mrs. poulin that Professor Herman and she had not lived apart until sometime after Mrs. Tiernan's alleged misconduct with Poulin.
 When the defense attorney asked her if it were not true that she had made this admission she fairly shout ed at him:
 No. it is not" She then broke down sobbing.
 The defense completed it's cross examination of Professor Tiernan at noon. He repeated the story he had teld on direct examination, reiterat- ing the claim that Poulin had con fessed his guilt and offered to make Q financial settlement for the ex- penses of accouchement, an offer which, he testified, was never carried out.
 Experts On stand
 This afternoon two physicians were called by the state. one as an ex- pert III opStctlicS, anu tue olueT dS the physician who had atten led Mrs. Tiernan at the time the child was born.
 From the first physician, Dr. F. R. Clapp, Prosecutor Jellison sought ex- pert testimony on matters concerning child birth Reading a long state ment to the witness setting forth in the form of a hypothetical question the dates and circumstances of Mrs. Tiernans relations with her husband and with Pou'in, as she had previous ly described them on the stand, the prosecutor asked the physician to state, assuming that the matters presented in the statement were true, what were the probabilities as to the child's percentage.
 The defense's objection that this question was not a proper hypotheti- cal question was upheld.
 Dr. J. B. Bertiling. who was present at the accouchement, testifeid that the child in question was fully mature at birth and that 1t was normal infant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
 ARE. VACCINATION DAYS

Tuesdays and Thursdays have been designated by city health authori- ties as vaccination days for the school children of Birmingham. The hours will be from 2:30 to 3:0n o'clock on these days, it was stated.
 operation of the school children and of their parents in the matter of having the vaccinations made as early as possible is urged. It is hoped that a considerable number will report to the laboratories with in the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
MEADowBRooK wTTHDRAws.

Philadelphia, September 21.-Owing to the death of c. c. Rumsey, the Meadowbrook polo team tonight withdrew from further competition In the international polo tournament at the Philadelphia Country club, giv- ing the cup to Eastcott, the Anglo American four, by default. Meadow brook was to have met Eastcott in the final match of the tournament on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
LAUREL LUMBER MILL
 IS DAMAGED BY FIRE

Laurel, Miss, September 21.-Fire today destroyed five kilns and con siderable lumber at the Marathon Lumber company sawmill here, caus- ing loss estimated at $100,000. The plant will be rebuilt, officials an- uOunced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
P0SSUM HUNTER /0VER- EXERTS SELF AND DIES

Gadsden. September 21.-(spe- oial) )--OVer exertion while out 'possum hunting Is given as the cause of the death of Jesse Thomas. near Meltonville, Mar shall county. last Monday night. He was out hunting with two other men when an o'possum was "treed." He proceeded to cut down the tree.
 As the tree and 'possum fell his two companions ran over to where the dogs had captured the animal. After the excitement had subsidcd they looked around and found that Thomas was dead. over e1ertion and a weak heart are believed responsible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
Reduced Passenger
 Rates Postponed

Montgomery, September 21.- (spectal.)-The effective date of reduction in passenger rates in Alabama, which were ordered by the public service commission have been postponed from Oc- tober to November 15. The conl- mission ordered railroads to abandon the intrnstatc rates of 3.6 cents a mile and establish intrastats rates of cents . nile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
r,ONDUCTING REVIVAL.

Anniston. September --(SpecialO Rev. George c. Dobbs of Munford. is assisting Rev. ]. ]. Webb in a revival meeting at Alexandria this week. large attendance being reported a., the services. The meetings are being held in the district tent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22

YOU KNOW A TONIC IS GOOD
 when makes you eat like q hunr.. y boy and brinsc back thu color to your cheeks. You can soon feo1 the Strengtheni- g, Ingisorating Effect of GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
THE WEATHER
Rx Associatesl Press

Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Fri day and Saturday; moderate tempera- ture.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and Satur- day; moderate temperature.
 LOCAL DATA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
RAPTIsTS TO DINE

Gadsden, September 21.-(Specia1.) The men of the First Baptist church of this city will entertain with ban quet at the church annex Friday night when over 200 are expected to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22
MRS. P0ULIN DENIES STATES CHARGES
 AGAINST HUSBAND
Mrs. Tiernnn Called Rack
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wife, who had leaped at the attor- ney in defense of her husband, to sit down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-22

l Summary of observations made at sta l tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m, 1 a0th meridian time, September 21. 1922: