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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
ROTAR|ANS HANDS
 0FF IN POLITICS
Sound Optimistic Keynote in Discussing 0fficeholders
 in Official Duties

Resolutions tantamount to a vote of confidence and declarations to re- frain from unjust criticisms of con stituted authority were Unanimously
 adopted by the Rotary club yesterday
 upon motion of Val J. Nesbit.
 By this. action Rotarians pledge
 themselves to give their support and
 cooperation. to public officials. al-
 though they are not precluded from
 offering constructive criticism or
 suggestions. They agree to boost
 and not knock those who. while In
 office, represent the city. the county
 and the state.
 Many visiting delegates to the Southern Wholesale Dry Goods asso- citation attended the club luncheon at the Southern club Special guests were: w. P. G. Harding. governor of the federal reserve board; Con- gressman Sidney Anderson of Min nesota and F. B. Sydnor of Richmond, Va, president of the Dry Goods as- sociation.
 w. T. Nesbitt of the Warrant Warehouse company, in a few words told of the warehouse business, espe- cially as it concerns cotton storage. He stated that Alabama cannot pro- duce cotton at slave prices and hope to be prosperous, and for that reason all should be interested in efforts be- ing made to stabilize prices through out the year. Storage. he explained, prevents a wholesale dumping of cot ton on the market during few months and thereby guarantees a better price 10 growers.
 owing to the number of visitors, the banquet hall was crowded to the limits J. w. Donnelly presided and introduced the distinguished guests after which the host of dry goods
 men were introduced by Le Grand | Wilson.
 The musical part of the program consisted of an accordion selection nlaved hY Miss Mary Lou Burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
AID BEE CULTURE
Expert Will Assist Honey Raisers of
 Black Belt

Auburn, May 1o-(special. )-The beekeepers of Alabama are being mo- tified by Dr. W. E. Kinds, ento- mologist for the extension service. that arrangements have been made with the director of the Southern Agricultural and Mechanical Institute at Greensboro. whereby A. D. Worth ington, an experienced and capable bee specialist. will be able to serve them.
 In his work. Mir. worthington will advise with the beekeepers relative to their problems and inspect their apiaries, and grant certificates 10 those meeting the requirements. en- abling them to ship queens and nuclei to any other state.
 In view of the rapidly increasing interest in bookkeeping throughout Alabama, and especially in the black belt, the services of Mir. Worthington are expected to be in great demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

phia, Captain Bergsten beached his steamer near Novorossysk, threw 2,000 tons of wheat overheard and frightened the ship by loading the rest on to smaller vessels he had called to his aid.
 Steaming out of Novorossysk, how ever. the real mutiny began. Then the chief engineer the captain said, demanded salvage for saving the ship and the crew Ncked him up.
 My officers and myself fired re- volVers over the heads of the men several times" said he captain, "and kept them at bay. In the harbor wal a United States destroyer and finally asked them for help.
 They sent 40 men and officers aboard. There was a short but vici- ou5 fight, the chief engineer was put int irons and taken ashore and the men were sent to quarters.
 It was then I learned the men had brought rum aboard. They were members of a Philadelphia water front gang and did nothing but fight. We went to Constantinople to load before returning home.'
 Captain Bergsten on docking today learned that two cooks missing whel he left Constantinople had been arr rested there on a charge of murder Ing two British soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
WARRANTY DEEDS.

Warranty deeuS IlIeQ Tn prODate court yesterday were:
 Ruhama Baptist church to trustees of Howard college. lots and 5. block 113, Underwood avenue-S7,500.
 l.. Brooks to Joe Steed. lot ', block 27. Birmingham-$1,0 900,
 w. A. Gardner to w. D. Bishop. lot 1, block IA, South Irondale-s1.200.
 Florence. Ballard to Julien W. Adams. lot 21. wn-s50o.
 Henrietta Fox to Joseph l.. Wood, parts of lots and s, block ss6. Bir- mingham--sl .000.
 c. E. Leonard to E. A. Trammell, part of two-acre plot, on Blountville dirt road-$l.200,
 w. M. Killough to Mrs. T. E. Hun ter. part of N. w. l4 of N. W. A of sec. S1. tp. IS, range l, west-s25.
 w. c. Palmer to Mrs. Maud Goodwin, part of block 2, of James NJ. Ware property, Jefferson county-S4S9.62.
 Seminole Investment company to M. E. Smith, lot 4, block 6. Wood lawn-s750.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
APPEALS FOR NEGRO

Montgomery. May 10.-(Special.)- Butler county's lone distiller who has fallen into the hands of the law and is now in prison appealed to the board of pardons for a parole today. He is Dave George. negro. in whose interest citizens of Butler county came before the board. George had a good reputation and was regarded as good negro, but his desire for easy money overpowered his reasoning power and he made a little liQuof according to information given the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
ARMISTICE WITH LABOR
 URGED IN DAVIS SPEECH
BY Associated Presr

New York. May 10.-James J. Davis. Secretary of Labor. speaking before the National Association of Manufac- turers here today, urged that it de- clare an armstice with labor and that 1t sapport more rigid restriction of immi grafton.
 Labor may have had it's fits of arrogance, employers themselves have not been without them, and at present the temptation to empIov- CTS is to trim their wage scales to the needs of the hungry unemployed at their gates" he said.
 Nothing could be a more tragic blunder of short sightedness. Even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
FARMERS ACTIVE

Hackleburg, May 10.-(Special.)-- The farmers of this community are taking advantage of the pretty weather by again starting their blows after the prolonged wet spell. While the rain has caused the plant ing of cotton to be late. the farm CTS of this section expect to plant the acreage that was planted in the early spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
Damage Suit Filed.

The second suit grawing out of the street car accident on the West End car line about April 27. in which 26 persons were injured was filed in circuit court yesterday by Sam Smith He states that his right thigh was injured and his back sprained. He asks s5,000 damages.
 Cla5-Ysog that a county sewer burst ed oa .r property he had rented, Albert 5. Hamilton yesterday filed suit for $1,0O0 damages against Jcf- ferson county. He stated that he had already begun crop but because of danger to the health Of his family he was compelled to move away and lose the rent of the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
CREDIT MEN MEET

Furniture Dealers Day" will be observed this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the luncheon of the Associated Retail Credit Men of Birmingham Ut the Southern club. W. c. Freeman. chairman of the Furniture group will tell the members of the associa- tion how they have worked out a successful plan in keeping accounts "jam-up" on the furniture deals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
Negro Acquitted.

Henry Lee Robinson, negro, was found not guilty of murder yesterday by a jury before Judge William E. Fort in criminal court He was ac- cused of killing James Grant, negro. following an argument in a pool room at Minnievlle. Testimony showed that Grant shot several times at Robinson before he was killed. The jury was only out 15 minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
DEATHS

Mrs. E. J. Hudnall-The many friends of Mrs. E. J. Hudnall will regret to learn of her death, which oc- cured yesterday after lingering illness at her home, S14 Thirty ninth street, south. Mrs. Hudnall Is survived by her husband. E. J, Hudnal, two daughters and four sons. Funeral, arrangements will be announced later by Echols and Angwin. who have the funeral in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

the First Methodist church Saturday. at Iu:SO. Officers for next year will be elected. A change in the consti- tuition of the teachers council chang ing the number and method of elect Ing representatives to the council will come up. Music will be furnished by the Jefferson County High school and a short program by the T. C. I. schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
CInE IAIPRAYEn

W. B. Cloe. commissioner of public safety, who has been confined to his home in Norwood on account of Ill., ness brought about by the removal of his tonsils several days ago, will be at his office for business this n,orning, according to an announce ment made at the city hall yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
THE WEATHER

Washington, May 1o.-Georgia: :: Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday. little change in temperature.
 Alabama and Missssippi: Gener- ally fair Thursday: Friday un- settled. probably local thunder showers in interior; little change in temperature.
 Tennessee; Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday, probably local thunder showers Friday, little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
FIRE BUG IS AGAIN
 OPERATING IN CITY
Home of G. H. Freeman Wis., tied By vandaI, Who
 Escapes

Local police have redoubled their efforts to apprehend the party guilty of terror;zing residents of West End by setting fire 70 the rear of the home and when occupants rush toward the scene of the fire, enter tn efront and make haul and leave before t.le occupants realize what has happened.
 The last occurrence of this kind took place at the home of c. H. Free man. 53l Princeton avenrt when the vandal place. large batch of paper underneath (. rear door and set 1t on fire. The flame went out however r, without bringing the necessary re- suits to the burglar, so he punch ed A hole in a rear window. reached through and set fire to a shade.
 MT. Freeman, accordi g to the of ficers who investigated upon smell ing the smoke, got up, turned on the lights and went to investigate. T. e fire-bug seeing lights on in the rear jumped upon the front porch from side fence and escaped.
 Detectives w. H. Lee and W. K. McAdory. Jr.. who are investigating, are of the opinion that the fire bug Is white man. This is the fourth home to be fir ed in the West End district with the past six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

After weeks of rehearsals and preparation Assyrians of Brming- ham will offer The Man From Dem ver,' a melodrama in four acts, to local theatre goers tonight, begin ming at S:15 o'clock at the Jeffer- son theatre.
 The play will be given in English and the true American spirit perme- ates almost every line, 1t i. stated. Acted and produced e.tirely by mem bers of the local AssyIian lony, tke play will be a genuine novelty and, according to critics who have witnessed the rehearals. will set a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

in the business world things are never constant as we would like 10 make them. Just now the pendu- lum has swung to the interests of the employer. As prosperity returns the pendulum will again swing to the man who works. If you fill him with resentment now. he will pay you back in the same coin when he gets the chance.
 The long view now Is toward gen erous treatment Lately business men have protested against too rad teal cuts In wages about them. be- cause it cuts down buying power. What can be sold to the working nan who gets too little money?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

new standard for amateur theatrical offerings in Birmingham.
 In the group above are the As syrian misses who will portray the leading feminine roles in the play tonight. They are. left to right: Miss Sarah Shakra. Miss Louise Be- donie. and Miss Adele Resha.
 Former productions staged by local AsSyrians such as Queen of Hearts,, and Hearts of Men" have met with unusual success and judging from these performances the new produc- ton will be greeted by packed house tonight
 The play is to be given under the auspices of St. Elias Catholic church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11
LOCAL DATA

E. c. HORTON, Observer. Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the "A hours ending at D. nl.. s0th
 meridian time, May 2. 1922:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-11

TEACHERS WILL MEET
 The Jefferson County Teachers as- socfation will hold its last meeting at
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS PROSPER
IN PROHIBITION PERIOD:
SAVINGS UNAFFECTED
The New York Herald's Survey Fails to Find Evi-
dence That Much Property Has Been Destroyed
Bank Deposits Seem to Have No Re-
lation to Liquor Consumption.
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prohibition
constructive
delicate
New
prohibition
comparatively the
Dler closed result Of the
prohibition became effective July 1913
constitutional prohibition Naturally the
majority
hectic
which, recalled labor highly paid That
economically be charged
indication dispatches
position conditions
localities blame prohibition for unemployment hard times
o economic conditions
regarding
justify the claim sometimes advanced by dry advocates
the diversity the
economical conditions
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
NEW IRISH STATE BEGINS
TO-DAYHOPEFUL OFPEACE;
VALERA TO KEEP UP FIGHT
FRANCO-BRITISH ACCORD
is DISCUSSED BY PREMIERS
By LAURENCE HILLS.

sDsHo
ANNES, 8.Some kind FrancoBrsh setting
the the French regarding will
the conference This we'll
Hshed tonight Prime Minister Lloyd George Premier BRAND
discussed the length this
before the Council will
pak by the Peers lay before their respective paramen
The French understood to have promised in
their military exists This
modification
tcay the that insisting
for her coasts and colonies by submarine fleet.
Lloyd George wanted include Germany
but
tons Frances uneasness being the
instability of Frances refusal
this get Europe
feet again.
CANNES, Jan. ASSOCIATED Press)Tak OF a
alliance defense of
opinion
Paris that treaty had been signed
known exist touching the question
memorandum which forth
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
BRITISH TO ACCEPT
ARATIONS RISE
Yield to French Demand for
7O0,OOO,O00 Gold Marks
This Year.
IN GOODS $50 MILLIONS
England Thereby Gives Up 100
Millions of the Award to
Them for 1922.
IN GOODS $50 MILLIONS

Specsat coble TO THE Nlw YcsK HEn,LD.
cay1vf1ht, f97s, ~ Tur Nsw Tonx HERALD
] CANNES, Jan. S.--!Tho British repara-
ton experts agreed to-day to raiso the
amount of cash TO be demanded this
year OF the Germans TO 7oo,ooo,0 600
marks gold instead OF 500 000. 900. and
to fix the amount of all payments In
kind during the present year, includ-
ing those France VIII get under the
Wiesbaden accord 10 100000, 900 marks
more.
These payments would be aside
from the 26 per cent. on exports. the
British, therefore give UP about loo'-
600. 900 marks gold of what they were
10 have received this year under the
previous agreements. The German
delegates are expected TO arrive here
wednesday vixen this figure probably
will be given them by the Allies.
cANSrs. Ian. s (lissocistcd Press).-
The Increase in the total amount which
Ceruanv will be required TO pay in cash
in 1922 from 500, 100000 gold MARKS to
700 .ooo. 900 was done az a concession
70 Belgium when Il was seen that 5oO'-
900 600 would be entirely absorbed IN
tho cost OF the armies OF occupation.
Belgium has made a determined hsht
for the priority which is due her. ana
the increase in the next yesr'e payment
makes possible tho continuance OF tnis
priority. Belgium cannot renounce the
privilege. acknowledged by all tAc Au'os
the priority payments by Germany,
soia NJ Jaspar, the Belgian Foi~isr
Minister.
I'VE recognized the weisbaden agree
nent granting France l'2So'oVo'VoV
marks In kind, but the Allies must rec
ognizc our needs. and inasmuch az Ger
many can pay in 1922 We want our
Priority In the payments
The Allies are anxiousiy awaiting
renly from the United States 10 the IN
yitation to Join the economic conferences
noth NJ. BRAND and Mr.. Lloyd George
are confident OF It's acceptance. The
American Ambassador, Mr.. Harvey. has
not vet received any word. but II IS pc
ucved a reply may come tomorrow or
Tuesday. 4.
Th,re is considerable speculation in
allied circles as to how the United states
will regard the new attitude toward
Russia. but both the French and British
delegates arc Of the opinion that the
United states viii recognize RSssia on
tho conditions they have laid down. The
British feel certain that the Soviet lead
ers will accept tho conditions after tney
have tried to bargain FOR better terms
No reply is expected from Russia Tor
the present.
The decision 70 discuss the situation
IN Asia Minor here instead ot at Faris
at a iater date is interpreted as q move
to do away with all subjects IN con-
,roversy between the two countries, 30
az 70 clear THO way for convention
covering all European and Eastern ques-
tions.
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
Varnish in the Communion Cup
Poisons Eight Elders; Two Dying

GRAND RAPIDS, Jan. Slight elders
of the Seventh Reformed Church here
were poisoned at the morning service to-
day when they drank vsrush that had
been poured into communion cup In
the belief It was sacrarncntsl wine. Two
of tho elders arc said to he dying.
Tho church recently had been repaired
ana IN the storcroom where the sacra-
mental vino is kept IN ing several
jugs Of varnish had been stored. One
of the officials OF the church is said to
have mistaken the varnish for wine
when he filled the communion cup
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
GIRL, II, LOSES LEG FROM
PLAYFUL TRIP IN SCHOOL
Injured in Fall After Boys
Pronk; Amputotion Foliows.

A schooiroom prank by p bog nine
vroets ago made ~ necessary for Jessie
Bonner. aged ~ OF wappingers Falls
TO undergo an operation Saturday In
Highland Hospital Beacon. for the am
putation Of her risht leg just above the
knee. Tho girl was walking through an
aisie at school when n,lschievous boy
tripped her with his foot. In falling
che struck her right leg against desk
causing an injury that made amputa-
tion necessary.
No action has been taken sssinst the
boy. as no malice WIS behind his act.
The New York herald., 1922-01-09

The elders were the first 70 drink the
communion wine. As the cup was being
passed 10 others OF the conRrega ton the
elders were seen TO fall
Many of tho church members became
panic stricken and rushed from tho edi-
flee. physician was summoned and
tho stricken men taken 60 hospitals or
their homes.
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
FIVE POWER NAVAL
TREATY NOW READY
Armament Limitations and
New Sea Rules Drafted
in 5000 Words.
JAPAN'S HOMELAND OUT
Decision to Exclude 1t From
Pacific Compact-Frcnch
Alliance Discussed.
JAPAN'S HOMELAND OUT
Special Dispatch 10 THB Srw YORK Hyx,fs.
New York Bernlx Enxcan

oPtcsut DsSpuEcH 10 sbHD NV York Erxkf-,.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. u. g.. Jan. 4.
The naval committee of fifteen. rep
resenting the fiyc great naval Powers
Of the world. probably will have be-
fore it tomorrow morning the draft
of the five Power treaty registering
the decisions reached by the Confer
ence for the Limitation of Armament.
The drafting committee practically
finished It's work to-day, putting the
finishing touches on TIE document
which is necessarily much longer than
the four Power Pacific treaty.
The naval treaty contains about
5000 words and deals in specific man
ner with such questions as the limita-
tion Of capital ship tonnage, the limi-
tation OF auxiliary ships 70 10000
tons. the decisions relative 10 arrnin9
Of these auxiliary vessels and the
limitation. number. nature and arna-
ment of aircraft carriers.
The agreement TO regulate the use
OF submarines. tLei- abolition as COM
merce destroyers, provided for in the
Root resolutions. also will be made
part of the Ave Power treaty, az well
as the decision barring the use OF
poison gas as an instrument of war
fare
The New York herald., 1922-01-09

piuehurst, ~. q. Sunshine. good fellowship,
true. sport Berkshire opens Jan. Is. Thru
Pullman. Penn, :oc +. NJ. daily.-Aor
The New York herald., 1922-01-09

CrRA. NASSAU. .MtsMI--ATLANTIC COAST
LINE. Havana Special and "Florfda
Special" Thru service.-Office i2ts Broad
way (a2d ST.. Tel Longscre 6se5-Adr.
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D-erfoct Farm ssusages. Made OF bos. ma
'eriais and with tNe creates, cat NJ tiie Farm
81 soutnborough. Mssr. Got the genuine. - g..
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importance of Compact.

In view Of the sc, that -. sarrau;
has made Il plain that France Will rely
upon the submarine TO defend her colo
MAJ posseFslons. from which she ex-
poets % draw man power IN the even;
OF another war. the working arrange
ment OF the French and japanese be-
comes Unusually Important. This inn
portanco is not iessened by Che intima-
tions that France may be seeking q
take ths place left vacant by Grea;
Britain In her relationship 20 Japan.
mis- question merges into the general
interest of the Far Eastern problem.
The iupasse between Japan and
china over the Shs1tune issue remains
unsettled and tho frst duty which will
dcvoivo upon Secrctary Hughes with
The beginning OF this week viii b. 20
ind some way OF bringing those nations
together.
Japan UP 20 this ;ifno has lctt no
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Theatrical and Hotel and Restaurants.
Advertising Will be found ON Page G.-ddr
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Ninth Week OF Conference.

The ninth week marks tho finishing
Saysoi OF the conference. The British
hpd americans are looking forward 10
= cenI3etson of the session within two
weerE-
This week. IL is assumed, will sec the
holding OF the plenary session 10 IN
doree the naval agreements. leaving
next week clear for the settlement az
the Far Eastern problem.
Informal conversations held b. Am
bassador Shidehara with Secretary
Hughes and Arthur J. Baifour have
resulted in a decision 20 exclude tho
Japanese homeland from the operation
OF the four Power Pacific treaty. This
Is aimed 20 meet objections 10 tho treaty
IN Japan and IS expected 20 lessen the
objections that w,ll be registered qyanst
Il In the United States Senate.
~ developed to-day that the Amer
lean delegates are interesting them
selves in the F'ranco-Japanese treaty OF
1907. Now that the Angio-Japsnese
treaty will pe scrapped automatically
through the ratification OF tho four
Power Pacific trenty. the American del
egatcs src wondering what will become
Of the Franco-Japlncsc treaty, which
S. net 40 sweeping an alliance as the
Anglo-Japanese compact. but pledges n
certain amount OF cooperation IN the
Far East.
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy to-day and probably tomorrow
moderate temperature; fresh west winds.
Highest temper ature yesterday, 50; lowest, as
Detailed reports win found editorial
The New York herald., 1922-01-09
Farmers Get Guns Ready.

In many farmhouse throughout
Bucks county shotguns aud other
weapons we're taken down and placed
conveniently for immediate use. In his
disguise as a woman II was apprehended
Boddy would experience some difficulty
In escaping detection should he meet
those searching for him. Therefore IL
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Special Dispatch 20 TIE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. c., Jan. 2.