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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
TWO PATR0LMEN AND TWO BANDITS SHOT IN BANK ROBBERY
Ry Assoeiated Prrss

Philadelphia. March 13-Two pa trolmen and two bandits were shot and bankrunner injured today when three men held up and robbed two bank messengers in the downtown section of the city. One of the ban dits escaped with about $6.50O.
 The two wounded robbers, Mario Lopez and John Vitangu, were caught after running gunfight with pa trolmen Lawrence Butler and Will liam J. McAfferty who also was wounded. A satchel containing about one half of the s13,0O0 taken from Robert McGrier, the runner, after he had been assaulted and thrown into the bandits automobile was taken from Vitangue. The bandit who es- capped is believed to have the remaind- CT. McGrier was hurled from the car when it rounded a corner shortly before the policemen following in a truck could get within pistol range.
 It was believed the wounded men would recover although Patrolman Buffers condition was pronounced serious. He was shot in the side Me- Grier was cut on the scalp by a blow from a bandits blackjack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
ACCEPT ONE JUROR
 IN ARBUCKLE TRIAL
By Associnted Press

San Francisco, March 13.-One juror temporarily passed was the record of the first days session in the third trial of Roscoe O'atty) Arbuckle or manslaughter charges arising from the death of Virginia Rappe, movie actress, and one of the guests at a party given by him here last laboi
 day. Miss Rappe succumbed Sep. tember 10. and Arbuckle was arrest. ed the day following for murder. tha charge later being reduced. Six ve. nlremen were examined. Four were excused for having opinions One proved satisfactory to both sides and the sixth was still under examina- tion at adjournment. When court convened it was found that IA mem
 bers of the jury panel were missing ana recess was taken until after lunch so that the sheriffs deputies might round them up. Most of these were on hand when court convened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
PRAISE SENATOR
 FOR TREATY SPEECH
Telegrams of CongratuIation Reach Underwood From
 All Over State
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-Herald,
 800 Davidson Building

Washington, March 13.-(Special. ) Judging from telegrams received today by Senator Underwood con graduating him on his speech de- lending the treaties of the Washing ton conference, delivered Saturday Alabama is heartily in favor of rati- lying all the treaties. Church organ izations especially expressed them selves.
 Telegrams were received today from prominent people of Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham d smaller cities. They contained con gratulations on his speech. and ex- pressions of hope that the four-power treaty along with the others will be ratified.
 The Kiwanis club of Birmingham, the senator was informed unanimous ly voted it's support of the four-power treaty.
 Senator Underwood tonight repeat ed his former statement that the four-power treaty would be ratified.
 There will be votes sufficient" he said, but not many to spare"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL,

 Oliver submits minority report on army measure.
 Decision rendered. by supreme court as to railroads. Selected issues dominate on Wall street yesterday. Better cables and more rains cause cotton slump.
 Rains in west send wheat to sharp decline.
 Harry Greb upsets dope and defeats Tom Gibbons.
 Roads presenting their side in coal rate hearings.
 kiiby statement proves sensation at state capital. Two Roanoke men among those killed In A. B. d A. wreck.
 LOCAL Wells treasurer of memorial funds. League to hear debate on shoals. Average person neglects health says physician.
 W. C. T. U. Regional conference adjOurns today. Federal income tax delinquent to- morrow night.
 Woodward stack blows in today. Big sing business assured. Coal output goes to 1SO,0OO tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
AMERICAN COTTON
 EXCHANGE PLAYED
By Associated Press

New 1ork, March 3.-Criticizing methods of operation of the American cotton exchange during the John Doe" inquiry into it's affairs today. Chief Magistrate McAdoo declared 1t appeared that the exchange had no cotton on which to base it's trading unless it purchased across the street from the New York Cotton exchange
 "The American exchange purchased 5000 bales from the New York ex- change simply for use by the brok- CTS in checking the wheel so it would stop a a winning number" he added These comments were evoked by tes- timony of former Judge z. V Gra- ham. president of the American ex- change, who spent the afternoon on the witness stand,
 Mir. Graham disc1aimed knowledge of petition. offered in evidence. in which exchange officials were advis- ed by members that "the state ot trading on the floor is terrible" fol- lowing withdrawal of a firm which customarily had held 10000 bales to cover brokers who sold short.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
My Fauorite Stories
How to Beat the System
By IRWIN s. COBB

Tiny" Maxwell sporting writer in Philadelphia He is called ready wit, his readers will testify
 Because he football and also because back his col gdron MT Maxwell called the board.
 afternoon last fall he officiating match between Georgetown which, everybody knows Catholic institution and southern players limped 0 Maxwell.
 "Mr Referee" he said make There's those Georgetown that to have private grdge against Every together he Yes he just haus off and bites don't rough house stuff but I'm getting good and tired of having that big Irishman biting What had better do?"
 I should adve said Tiny that him oaly Frdays
 (Copyrght, 1922 by the Central Press Assoclation)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
GOVERNMENT FORCE CONTINUES DRIVE
 AGAINST STRIKERS
Party of RevoIutionarieS 800 Strong Is Located and At- tackled With Bombs
 by Airmen
By Associated Press


 Johannesburg, Union of South Af- rica, March f3-operations against the Rand gold mine strikers continu- ed today in the vicinity of Pretoria The Germiston railway revolution aries were heavily bombed. but they persisted In their attempts to dam age the railway. which they had sue ceeded in doing twice before. The line. however, had been repaired on both occasions
 One commando. 800 strong. which had succeed-.s blowing up part of the railway Driefontein, was locat- ed and bona,ed by an airplane. The airplane dropped rations to number of detached police officers who were besieged by the strikers.
 Premier Shuts in an interview, said the response to the governments call has been magnificent Farmers and others. men of every shade Of political opinion, instantly enrolled, he said.
 It has been ascertained that a few officers that were guarding the Breakpan were clubbed to death after having surrendered when their ann intuition ran out.
 volunteer power station has been successful in maintaining the lighting of the city
 It is doubtful if Johannesburg ever experienced such a Sunday as yes- terday, with airplanes necessarily whirrtng overhead and bombing, while revolutionaries indulged in in- termittent bursts of machine gun fire Amidst the hubbub of destruction the church bells continued ringing at the hours for service.
 Government forces have captured the important positions of Benoni and Dunswart, together with many prs- oners. The government casualties were slight.
 The night passed quietly here; there was very little sniping or street firing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
GIRL IS EAGER TO
 GO BEFORE PROBERS
nv A.sociated Pr...

Memphis. March 13.-Arriving early today. Miss Frances Birkhead. plain Gov. Lee M. Russell of Mississippi, spent the day conferring with pros pective witnesses and checking up on long distance calls. T am eager to go before the legislative committee and the only thing that will hold me back is the advice of my attorneys" she stated.
 Miss Birkhead denied emphatically that the insurance companies were connected in any way with the filing of her suit.
 Miss Birkhead stated she would remain in Memphis several days seek ing further evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
LANDSLIDE FOLLOWS RAINS

Gadsden, March 13.-(Special.)- The heavy rains of last Friday night started a landslide across the road from the mountain side near Bruton's bridge, which has blocked travel over that road since Saturday afternoon, when the slide started. The slide is apout 40 yards wide and 150 yards long and Is moving slowly down the side of the mountain, large trees and boulders moving towards the base or the hill. People living near the point were astounded Saturday after noon when they glanced up at the mountain road and saw large trees and boulders standing upright and slowly moving towards the road to finally break into a mass of debris as 1t slid over the side of the noun tain and into the roadway. A large force of men have been busy ever since moving the accumulated dirt, rocks and trees and this morning about 40 convicts were sent up to the job to help out. The dirt is still sliding down and the men are being kept busy removing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
TWO HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

Gadsden, March (special) )- James Gray and Barrow Wilson. two prominent farmers, who reside below Gadsden in Whorton Ben. had a mar row escape from drowning late Sat- urady afternon in the backwaters of Wills creek two miles below the city, while driving a mule hitched to q buggy and drove off the bridge on the other side of the fill. which was covered over with backwaters. The mule got off the right of way. the buggy turned over and the men were thrown out into the water. They had a strenuous time in the water and both having on heavy overcoats came near drowning but managed to get to tree apiece and climb up out of the water where they were found by home folks, who caught the mule as 1t came home. The men were not hurt but suffered some from cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
COUNTRY DIVIDED IN 18DISTRICTS
 FOR DRY AGENTS
Each Division to Be in Charge of Chief Who Shall Be Under Control of Dry
 Commissioner
By Assoclated Presa

Washington, March I3.-Division of the country into IS districts as the enforcement territories of the federal force of general prohibition agents was announced tonight by Gommjs- sioner Haynes. E. C. YeIlowley, chief of general prohibition agents will be in direct charge of the districts.
 Each of the divisions. Mir Haynes said. will be in charge of divisional chief who will be under direct con trol of the prohibition commissioner acting through Mir. Ycllowley. BY April i, he added, 1t is expected thers will have been complete realloea- ton of the general agents forces in accordance with the new plan.
 The IS districts were announced as follows
 First district Maine. New Hamp- shire. Vermont, Massachusetts, Con necticut and Rhode Island.
 Second: New York and New Jersey. Third: Pennsylvania.
 Fourth West Virginia. Maryland. Delaware and part of Virginia.
 Fifth: North Carolina and part of Virginia.
 Sixth: South Carolina and Geor- gia.
 Seventh; Florida, Porto Rico and Virgin Islands.
 Eighth; Alabama. Mississippi and Louisiana.
 Ninth Tennessee and Kentucky.
 Tent Ohio Indiana and Mich igan ,ept the northern peninsula.
 Eleventh: Illinois, Wisconsin and the northern peninsula of Michigan.
 Twelfth: North Dakota. South Da- kota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.
 Thirteenth: Kansas. Missouri. Oklahoma and Arkansas.
 Fourteenth: Texas, except Fl Paso. Culberson' Hudspeth, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.
 Fifteenth; Arizona, New Mexico and the five Texas counties above.
 Sixteenth: Colorado, Utah and Wyoming
 Sevepteenth. Montana. Idaho. Orc gon Washington and Alaska
 Eighteenth California. Nevada or,I Ts..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
TWO BOMB OUTRAGES
 OCCUR IN BELFAST
By Associated Press

Belfast, March IS.-1'welve persons, including women and children, were injured through the explosion of a bomb thrown in crowded Foundry street tonight. The injuries of two Of the<persons are serious. There were two bomb outrages during the night.
 Police Sergeant Clark, accompanied by a constable, while returning from the funeral of comrades killed in the disturbances last week, were attacked by an armed bandit in Falls road. Clark fell dead, his body riddled with bullets. The constable returned the fire and civilian was dangerously wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
Goodwater Man Is
 Cited for Brauery
By Associated Press

Washington, March 13.-Chief Ma chinist Mate Klep A. Lauer, of Good water, has been commended by the Secretary of Navy for exemplary com duct in shutting off of the gas sup ply in the burning NC-7 at the Hamp- ton Roads Naval Air station June 21, 1921, 1t was announced today. The board of investigation. reporting on the destruction of the airplane, said Lauer climbed Up by the burning motor to shut off the gasoline line when an explosion of the gasoline tank might have occurred at any time."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
ARGUMENTS BEGUN
 IN 0BENCHAIN CASE
By Associnted Press

Los Angeles, March Declaration that Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain used her husband, Ralph obenchain. as a human doormat was made by Deputy District Attorney C. w. Fricket today in the opening argument for the prosecution in the trial of Mrs. Oben- chain on the charge of murdering her sweetheart, J. Belton Kennedy.
 Fricket dwelt upon Mrs Obenchain's relations with Obenchain. Kennedy and Arthur C. Buch o-defendant The prosecution contends Burch fired the shot which killed Kennedy.
 Mrs. Obenchain's testimony was completed this afternoon The defense called only one more witness and the prosecution confined it's rebuttal to the testimony of Mrs. J. D. Kennedy mother of the slain man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14

The cyanamide process was con demned by MT. Parsons as obsolete end economically impossible, having been superseded, he declared. by the liaber improved methods. It was his conviction, he added, that the Muscle shoals plant could not be redesigned te produce commercial fertilizers. This judgment was based. he ex- plained, on a thorough investigation of the cyanamide plants in Europe, many of which were being closed eown by bankrupt operators. while others already had gone out of busi- ness because they could not compete Nith establishments using the Haber improvements.
 Has Little Value
 As to the future use of the plant at Muscle Shoals, Mr. Parsons reeom- 1cnded that it be kept in a standby condition for emergency use in war time, and declared that that was it's only present value insofar as it's worth as fertilizer factory was con cerned.
 Contrary to reports, MT. Parsons
  to operate by the Haber process, had been a successful experiment, ana could be altered for $1,000, ,000 or S1,- 100000, and used successfully in the production of nitrates and fertilizer compounds. MT. Fords whole fortune would be dissipated the witness add ed. if he attempted to manufacture fertilizer at plant No. at a profit, applying the cyanamide process or any other toy which the establish ment might be converted.
 The cyanamide and Haber methods were so different, Mir. Parson ex- palined, that it would be impossible ever to apply the latter to plant No. without removing 1t from the ground.
 Should be Sure
 It was the opinion of the witness that no individual or company would ever attempt the manufacture of fer tilizer on large scale by leasing plant No. 2 He urged the commit tee to make sure" that Mir. Ford would produce cheaper fertilizers for the farmers before the Congress &C., cepted the proposal for lease and pur- chase of Muscle Shoals properties, or that of any other bidder who con 1emplated supplying the nations ag- ricultural needs with cheaper soil foods produced at s69.00e.000.
 Chairman Kahn announced at the conclusion of the investigation that the committee would adjourn subject to call for it's next meeting on the Muscle Shoals question. He expected to hear only two more witnesses, he said, before the hearings were closed nd the committee began preparation of it's report on the proposals it has been studying.
 Secretary Mellon is expected to be the next witness before the commit tee. but he had not intimated when he would be prepared to testify The second and last witness on the list it was said. would be representative of the department of justice, possibly Attorney Dougherty, or one of his as sstants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
Promoter Held m
 Million-Dollar Oil
 Stock Swindle Case
By Associated Press

New York, March 13.--AlIeged to have used the malls to defrnud investors out of $1,OOO,0O0 by the sale of worthless oil stocks, Sey- mOur J. Cox, promoter, was ar- rested tonight in the Broadway theatrical district.
 The warrant for Cox's arrest was Issued by United States Com missioner Douglas of Houston, Texas. where the promoter Oper- sted as head of the Cox Realiza- tiOn cOrpOrntion-a concern cnpi- tRlized at $2O.OO0.0 .0OO.
 Postofflce Inspector Weldon. who accompanied police in search for Cox, said he had been sought since February 2S, the trail lead ing first to Michigan, then through several southern states, and finally to New York. He wns arrested at the corner of BrOad- way and Forty-fourth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
INVESTIGATION HssLD UP By Associated Press

Jackson, Miss. March 13.-The leg islative investigation of charges made by Governor Lee M. Russell that a "pernicious" lobby was being main tained in Mississippi by certain fire insurance interests, which was halted today owing to the enforced absence of Representative A. H. Stone, chair man of the committee, because of the serious illness of a member of his family, will not be resumed until MT. Stone can be in attendance. members of the committee stated tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
JEWS OVERSUBSCRIBE
 FUND FOR SUFFERERS
Ry Assoclafed Press

New York. March 13.-The Jews or America have oversubscribed the s14.- 000,0 900 campaign fund for the relief of eastern European Jews suffering from war pogroms and famine, 1t was announced tonight at the final rally in the New York city drive by DaYd A. Brown of Detroit, national chair man.
 Cash and pledges in hand totals $l4.009 62419 Mir. Brown said with as- surances that the sum will reach S1I310,000 by April l. More than $1 .O00.000 was given by persons of other races. In eight of the states the campaign has yet to be driven to d conclusion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
GRIFF0 PLEADS GUILTY
 TO THE FILM CHARGES

Philadelphia, March 13-Joe Griffo, boxing referee. pleaded guilty in United States district court to trans porting motion picture films of Demp- Carpenter fight to Pennsylvania from New Jersey and was fined s1,000.
 A representative of the United States attorney general appeared in court and attempted to have year s jail sentence imposed in addition to the fine. He declared Griffos case was part of a nation wide conspiracy to transport the fight films and show them broadcast. Judge Thompson however, said there was no evidence of conspiracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
CAFFEY TO ADDRESS
 STATE BAR MEETING

Montgomery, March 13.-(Special.) Francis G. Caffey of New York, na- tive of Alabama, former district at torney for New York and a promi- nent figure in the nation, has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual ad- dress at the meeting of the Alabama State Bar association which will be held at some point in north Alabama the last week in April. The accept ance of an invitation rendered by the executive committee of the associa- ton arrived today
 Mir. Caffey's address will be deliv- cred April 2S on a subject which will be selected by him. The board has not selected the meeting place but 1t will be in north Alabama, probably in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
HAS so MANY WIVES
 CAN'T REMEMBER THEM

Indianapolis. March 13.-Confess- ing that he has had eleven wives. some of whom he does not even re- member by name. lsiah Moore, 32 alias Georges Melrose, is held here. charged with bigamy and embezzie- ment. local police announced tonight. Moore admitted defraulng severa4 women of sums of money police say.
 Moore is charged With embedding $500 from his last wife. Miss liar riet Evans. now a school teacher Iii a northern Indiana town. He is said to have deserted her here one week after marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
PRESIDENT TO BEGIN
 HOMEWARD TRIP TODAY
By AssocIated Press

Palm Beach, Fla, March 1S.-The turn towards the homeward trip will be made tomorrow by President Hard ing, according to information given by him today during a stop at Fort Pierce, 60 miles north of here, for a round of golf. The President and his party will end the house boat trip here and go by train to St. Augustine tomorrow afternoon preparatory to leaving for Washington Friday, un- less there is an unexpected change In plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
10 Per Cent Cut Tn Shoe Workers
 Pay Is Ordered
By Assnciated Praas

Boston, March 13.-A reduction of 10 per cent in wages of employees of shoe factories in Brockton and the South Shore districts was ordered by the state board of conciliation and arbitration tonight. The decision af fects A factories employing about 21, 900 workers.
 The manufacturers had proposed 20 per cent reduction. The case was referred to the state board two months ago under an arbitration agreement between the various locals affiliated with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and the Brockton Shoe Manufacturers assoeiation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
Married Man Stays Girl
 Then Takes His OlUn Life

n bookkeeper in the office of Jus tice of the Pence W cstcrvelt. She was alone in the office when Mngee called late today and up- braided her for accepting attcn- lions and gifts from other men. police said.
 "Shc drove me insane when she sncered nt me-" MnEcc K said to have told the police, "and shot her. was in love with her. | told her that ! truly loved her, and asked her to discontinue att tentions to other men. She only sneered nt me and shot her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
INSPECT GADsDEN OUTFIT

Gadsden, March 13.-(Special.)- Col. James A Veidt. inspector instruc- tor of the Tennessee national guard. and Col. w. E. Bare commanding officer of the Alabama national guard. arrived in Gadsden this morn ing for the purpose of inspecting the two military companies in this city tonight and one in Alabama City to- morrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
MAN AND WIFE BADLY
 HURT BY EXPLOSION
By Associated Press

New York. March 1s.-Peter Plcuro and his wife. Angela, were seriously injured tonight by an explosion of sulphur and potash, which he was mixing in his apartment on East Seventy-sixth street.
 Twenty other families in the house fled to the street when the explosion occurred. At Bellevue hospital it was said Picuro probably would die, but that his wife would recover. Police expressed the belief Picuro was at- tempting to make bomb when the explosion occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
WATCHMAN IS SHOT

Gadsden, March 13.-(Special)- George Smith. one-legged watch man in the store of Frank Smith. in Alabama City, who was shot by Chief of Police Harris of that city Sunday morning. having been ordered to come ont of the store and who fired upon the chief, died at the Rails hospital early this morning from the effects os the shots. Coroner Woodliff made an investigation and after going into the facts came to the decision that the accident was a justifiable homi . eide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
1000 MISSOURI PACIFIC
 SHOPMEn RETURN TODAY
By Assoclated Press

Little Rock, Ark. March 13.--- Approximately 1000 skilled shop men laid off last November by the Missouri Pacific railroad have been ordered to report for work tomorrow, it yaS announced to- day by F. r. stroeh. superintend- ent of the shops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-14
.HOWAT LOSES IN
 REVIEW OF CASE
By Associated Press

Washington, March 13-The su- preme court today dismissed the writs of error by which Alexander Howat and other labor leaders sought to have reviewed the decision of the Kansas state courts holding them guilty of contempt of court for their refusal to appear before the court of industrial relations.