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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
BASEBALL SUIT ID
 COME UP IN COURT
Defunct Federal League Charges Other Associa-
 tionS Violate Law
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Washington, April 1s.--The legality of army "plucking boards the H. legality of transportation of liquor through the United States while en route to less arid Jurisdiction and the usual set of tax cases are among the actions to be presented before the SUI prene court in the 40 hours remain Ing of the time designated in tho present term for oral argument. The courts plans are said to fix date early in Jiine for final adjournment and Aprils2S as the last day for hear ing oral Arguments on cases now on the calendar.
 Among, the cases which probably will be called this week is that of the Baltimore club of the defunct Federal league Against the present major leagues, charging violation of the sherman anti-trust laws.
 Foreign governments, as well as American prohibition enforcement of- fcers. are interested in the construc- tion the supreme court will place in two cases brought under the Vol stead law to block transportation of liquor through the United States. The decisions of the lower federal courts were conflicting. On a shipment by Hyram Walker & Sons from Canada to Mexico via Detroit. the United States district court for Michigan held that the treaty with Great Britain and the Revised Statutes permitted transfer of liquor through the United States, and these had not been re- pealed by the volstead act. Tn case brought by the Anchor line, however. involving shipment of liquor from Scotland to Bermuda, the United States district court in New York city held the Volstead law had abrogated tho treaty and repealed the statutory authorization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
COAL PRODUCTION IS NOW SHOWING UNh MEE NENN
 SLIGHT INCREASE
Mine Strike Considered More Effective in Anthracite Than in Bituminous Fields,
 Government Says
By Associated Press

Washington, April 16.-Bituminous coal production in the United States reduced by 75 per cent when miners In unionized fields walked out April l. is now showing a slight increase 1t was reported today by the geolog- teal survey. Non-union fields where operations are continuing produced 1o.7S2 carloads Monday, April 1s. and forged slowly ahead in each succeed ing day until on Thursday. April 1s. the last day recorded. when the out put was 11,4s0 cars.
 The production on April IS, though less than districts now at work are able to produce when demand Is ac- tives. the survey said. was the greet [ est bfsAng single day slnce the strike beKan On Monday, April g. produce ton was 1f4f5 carloads, but in the next few days output even in non- union fields showed tendency to fall off. On the last full week for which the surveys report account, that end- ing April 8, the total bituminous pro- duction was S,7S4,000 tons. Added to this a small production of anthracite. was also reported, though the miners strike is considered most effective in that field. making total coal supply available during the week 3,7e3,00o tons. This total was not likely to be exceeded in the week ending April IS, the report indicated
 Comparing conditions to those en- countered during the last great sus- pension in the industry-the strike of le12-the survey remarked that dur ing the first week of the strike pro- duction was only s,5s2,Q0 tons of bi- luminous, while anthracite mining was not interferred with at all.
 Existing demand Is not ablo to call out full production in those dis tricts remaining at work" the survey concluded. From mines In many non union fields reports of no market and dull demand continue to be re- ceived. The number of cars loaded at the mines. but unconsigned to con- sumers. was very large when the strike began, but latest reports from railroads show that it is increasing rather than decreasing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
Nv Fauorite Stories
The Light That Failed)
By IRWIN s. COBB

Chnaman longtime lease island built himself simple shack and of the climate which damp of a because of the industry posperd Naturally when gentle suggested him that he should the island with its fourshng He know why Uncle Sam should covet his tiny possession
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 Wel you John There's lot of fog along this Uncle Sam lighthouse here for the ben ships. ~Savee?" @ The Chnaman shook his head.
 "No glood," he said. Lighthouse good for flog"
 you think so?" the agent.
 said Chnaman "Fore cumb here live long in Oakland acloss bay Fisco Muchee fog there Slam lighthouse flog whistle and g bell Light house he shine og whistle he blow og bell he ngn damn og he just the same i'
 (Copyrght, 1922, by the McNaught Syndicate, hc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17

As to the
 As 10 color, the Easter parade was a veritable crescendo, with the pleas ingly soft periwinkle blue everywhere dominant. There was no group com plete without it; it's choice was con- fined to no one age or class or even complexion. Occasionally creations of one or the other of the more somber hues were invariably lightened-on the hat, the bodice or the skirt with a touch of the shade that seem ingly claims milady's sole allegiance of the moment.
 The parade was in progress most of the day, but it didn't really start. of course, until the churches of the avenue dismissed their morning con- gregations shortly afr noon. A kindly providence did it's best in pro- vidinE day of blue and . yer. shot through with gold-a perfect Easter day. The trees, the grass and the rare spaces given to geeting grow ing flowers were In the spirit of the occasion, seemingly, providing, with Fifth avenues conglomerate blocks of churches, slightly passe mansions and brilliant shops, striking back ground for the years most famous pageant.
 Flappexs Are Present
 ManJ were the paraders--the flap pers as well as their older sisters who knew full well the value of the sedate cat.le Ira and church entrances as backgrounds to heir brilliancy, and these austere doorways framed the naive peacockings of thousands as re.ude to the march up and down the avenue. Hhey left the churches slowely, lingering in their frames for just the proper time to register an effect, before they joined the gay cavalcade.
 There were many striking cos tunes, and quite an array of colors under the overlordship of periwinkle blue. Long-fringed capes of lack, many of them lined with a lipstick red, or suromount,d by ..ats of rough straw of the new red or orange, of dull gold of emerald gr, en with here and there vagrant wisp of jade, seemed second in popularity to tai lored suits of the new shades. It seemed that fully third of the pa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
Plan to Pronulgate Charter of Rights for
 American Women
By Associated Press


 Washington. April 16.-When the national woman's party headquarters In Washington is dedicated on May 21, feature of the program will be the promulgation of "woman's char- ter of righ.s.~ now being drafted by Mary Winsor of Philadelphia. The rights which women are now demand ing. based in part upon resolutions adopted at the first woman's rights convention, held at Seneca Falls. N. Y, in ls4s will be placed in the cor ner stone of their new headquarters. The only right which women then demanded. and which since has been won. was that of suffrage, Among others which may be embodied in1 the women's new Magma Charta are a demand for the enactment of laws permitting them to occupy such sta- tions in society as their conscience may dictate. removing all distinc-. tions based on sex. and equal partici- patton with men In the various trades. professions and commerce..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
SEMENOFF MAY NOT GO
 ON TRIAL FOR MURDER

New York. April 16.--Neither the federal courts, the state courts nor the military courts of the United States army can now try General Semenoff for murder committed in Siberia. Federal District Attorney William Hayward informed Senator Borah by telegraph tonight
 "If the army of Semenoff was recognized by our authorities at the time the murder was committed" Mir. Hayward said. the only appeal would have been to his military superiors there.
 If his army was not recognized our military authorities had the right to capture, try and punish him at that time. but not now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
James BoWron Has InterUiew
 With Gandhi, Great Hindu
 Leader, at Home in India
Sends Age-Herald Account of Conversation With Man Who Caused Great Britain No Little Concern

The Age Herald has received an extremely interesting letter from James Bowron. chairman of the board Of the Gulf States Steel company, in which MT. Bowron recounts an in- terview which he and Mrs, Bowron, now touring the Orient. had with the great NJ K. Gandhi, the most influ- ential native son of India now living.
 The letter comes from Madras. India, and was written March II, im- mediately after the interview with this remarkable person, who received Mir. and Mrs. Bowron in the regula- tion Hindu style. Gandhi Is a re- actionary leader and has. caused Great Britain much trouble by advo- eating payment of taxes, boycott on imported goods and the like.
 Gandhis followers are by the hum dreds of thousands. hence his views are of utmost interest in the civ ilized world on account of the con- nection between the British empire and India.
 MT. Bowron is all the more conn petent to give his impressions of the man because he is English born to begin with and In addition Is one of the best-read and -traveled of men anywhere.
 MT. Bowron's letter to The Age Herald follows:
 Has Wide Influence
 'I had an interview three or four days ago with Mir. M K. Gandhi, the man who has probably more in- fluence in this country than any other living man. His influence is so great that 100000 men at Ahmedabad at his suggestion. passed a resolution to adopt his policy of Mass civil disobedience." This policy, so l un- derstand. Is one of refusing to pay taxes or to pay any respect to laws made by the British ruler of this country and Is associated with a policy of non cooperation, that Is re- fusinR to work with or for English. He would have them withdraw from all services with European employers. 1 was one of a party of three gem tlemen with their wives who were admitted to see Mir. Gandhi at home,
 Very Busy Man
 He is very busy man and as natural, only gave us a short inter- view My time was about five or six minutes. MT. Gandhi received us sitting on the floor on white cot ton mat or rug, Dublly turning A small, crude spinning wheel drawing the cotton into yarn. He did not cease this occupation while talking with us. He was only wearing two articles of dress, white loin cloth of khader and loose white cotton cloth hung from his shoulders ex- cept when 1t fell down to his waist. He sat in the usual cross-legged at titude.
 The following conversation took place:
 The Interview
 Mir Bowron: 'Mr. Gandhi, will you permit me to ask you this question? (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
HOUSE IS BLOWN UP.
 IN STRIKE SECTION
By Associated Press

Greensburg, Pa, April 16.-Early today the home of Thomas Kelley. employed as an electrician at the Garfield Smokeless Coal company. was blown up and MT. and Mrs. Kel- ley, their two children and MT. Kel- ley's brother escaped death. Simul- the electrical equipment of his employers workings at Garfield was wrecked by persons still un- known. Until repairs can be made work will be completely suspended. The Garfield Smokeless company em- ploys non-union men. but some work men have joined the ranks of the strikers, union leaders say.
 State police arrested Sylvester Me Clain, Wilt Altimus and Flick Melee, said by the officials to be strikers. They were locked up in the West Lioreland county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
MCCORMICK BETTER
Condition of Noted Tenor Reported
 to Be Favorable

New York, April 16.-The condition of John Mccormick, noted Irish tenor, who has been dangerously i'll as a re- suit of throat trouble, was pronounced today "as favorable" in a bulletin issued by two attending physicians. Dennis s. McSweeney. McCormick's manager, added that the singer had had splendid day" and in his be- lief was well on the road to recovery. The bulletin signed by Drs. Alfred C.. DuPont and Harmon Smith said:
 "The throat condition shows con- siderable improvement and the swell ing is diminishing. Patient slept three hours comfortably and took nourishment libeEally and with ease. Temperature lower, general condi- tions favorable and outlook promis- ing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17


 raders aDo yn6 dn. of the peri wip .ss having capes of ..A 5ffal attached.
 a eads in Evidence
 were very much in evidence. AN manners of gowns were relieved in beads, many of them in rather fan tastic array. The tailored suits, for the most part. were almost severely plain, with long lines suggesting dig nity but avoiding any hint of auster- ity. Beaded gowns of satin and crepe, in pearl gray, champagne, brown taupe or fawn were striking features.
 No one authority had dictated the length of the skirts. They were of all degrees of length-or brevity. Mllady in all stations of life see . ingly suited herself on thatsscore.
 Any deficiency In skirt lengths was made up by flashes of silken hose, in which champagne, pearl gray, flesh, black and periwin,-,e blue predominated.
 No central authority dictated the shoes, either. They were in variety. mostly black with pumps of one. two or three straps in ranking numbers. Patent leather ruled.
 Three kilids of Furs
 AuEcC OI lnG IS HlliS OL AuAS favorite places about the feminine neck-platinum fox, stone marten or squirrel. or course there was an occasional cape collar fringe of monkey fur, but it was so scarce as to be conspicuous. Strings of pearls ruled as gem ornaments with dang ling esr rings very mush 10 the fore.
 Hats, for the most part, were bril- liant in color, though those who claim to know declared them to be rather mediocre in design. That is. there was seemingly little imagina tion on this score. But what they lost in original shapes they made up in daring colors-emerald greens, lipstick reds and burnt oranges. Nor was periwinkle blue l., --ored by the milliners. Rough straws ruled. with silk and satin creations in a decided minority. Oh, the men, yes they were there in equal numbers. But the silk toppers, the severe cutaways, the pearl gray spAtted black shoes. the striped gray trousers were their main contribution to the parade. It was distinctly a feminine affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
STORM SWEEPS THROUGH
 SECTION OF GEORGIA
By Associated Press

Atlanta. April 16.---A storm of cyclonic4 fury swept through Loufs- vile. Ga.. at 5 o'clock Saturday aft ernoon. according to dispatches re- ceiyed here todays leaving great dam- age in it's wake and cutting off the town from outside communication un- til late today. No lives are reported lost
 are down and the little town still is without light tonight The pumping station was damaged badly, accord ing to dispatches. and the town also has been without water. Owners Of farms near Louisville report heavy damage to houses. fences and crops. which were flooded by the downpour of rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
PRIEST IS KILLED ON
 WAY TO EASTER SERVICE

Ocfila. Ga. April 10.-Father Leonard vonderson. . Catholic priest. of Afbany, Ga.. and Mrs. George E. Davis of Fitxgera' 'd. were killed. and Mrs. George Krntxer and Miss Daisy Move. both of FitxRernId, were injured slightly today when an nutomo- bile in which they were en route to Thomasyfl1e crashed into . tree.
 Mrs. Davis driving the ear at . rapid rate of speed six miles from here when 1t struck sand bed. causing her to lose control. Father yonderx0n was to have conducted Easter serv- fees nt the Thomasviile chufch this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

 Mountaineers so on trial for mur- der of Georgia deputy today. WilaOn not to be inspiration for campaign of Cox. eF Range in cotton market is narrow.
 STATE Alabama farmers are now buying more fertilizer.
 Plans are made for state bankers' meeting in Mobile. Four hundred thousand dollar high- way program started In Morgan county. l4s-
 LOCAL GorEas memorial drive resumed today. Jury communication finds dispatch in affa1ra of court. Women members of Alabama coun- ty boards. Judges announcea for ~B-word" contest. Auburn extepsion work ts be shown tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
Two Killed When
 Struck by Train
By Associated Press

Asbury Park, N. J., April 1.-Two badly injured, one probably mortally, when a Pennsylvania railroad excur- sion train tonight struck their auto mobile at Interlacken crossing. The dea are: Miss Alena Griffin. 25. Shrewsbury. N. J.. and Lynn B. Moore, 27, of Nashville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
ENGINEERS BUSY REPAIRING BANKS
 OF MISSISSIPPI
High Wind Cause Wave Wash In GreenvilIe Section, High Water Mark
 at NatCheZ
By Associated Press

Memphis, Tenn. April 16.--Reports of wave wash from the high winds prevailing last night. and today kept levee board engineers on both sides of the river from. Osceola,. Ark. to Greenville, Miss, busy on repairs on the embankments all day Sunday, with no serious trouble anywhere along the central section of the river developing during the day. Clear weather in the central watersheds encouraged engineers to think that the flow of flood water from the Mississippi tributaries will come to an end within the next l Q days
 At Memphis slight rise was rel corded, the gauge here standing at 40.6. All reporting points between St. Louis and Memphis report additional rises with the exception of Cairo, where there was a fall of 02 foot Almost all the flood water Is believed to have emptied out of the Mis- souri. but the Ohio Is rising fast from Cincinnati to its mouth. There is also slow rise in the Cumberland and Tennessee while the St. Francis m Arkansas has come to stand
 Greenville reports that a high wind last night caused considerable wave wash at various points, to which workmen were rushed with sandbags, but engineers say they are not alarmed over the situation any where along the levee line in that district. At Oldtown, Ark, where there has been considerable caviag during the past two weeks, the cur rent is reported to. be cutting away the old shore line outside the levee for considerable distance. num- Der of big trees outside the levee having been uprooted and swept away during the day. This, engi- neers say, was to be expected with the prolongation of the high water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
TWO AVIATORS ARE
 KILLED IN TEXAS

Dallas, Tex, April 1e.--Capt. G. s. Little nnd SerEt. James l.. Johnson. army fiiers from Kelly field. Snn Antonio, were Killed here today when the nirpIane in which they were riding went into : n nose dive at . height of about 100 feet and fen.
 officers at Love field who are insestisating the accident believe Captain Little was piIoting the machine. The accident occurred near a private landing field and 1t is believed the avintors in- tended to make . landing when the plane dropped to the ground.
 Columbus, April 6.-Sergt. James l.. Johnson. who was killed in an airplane accident at Dallas. Tex. sunday. resided in Phoenix City, Ala, before he en- listed. His father, James l.. Johnson. ST., of Phoenix City, re- ceived . telegram last night. inc forming him of his son's death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
soyIETs MAY NOT REcETvE ITALIAN KING AT GENOA

Genoa Aprll lb.---Ine dttltude or the Russian delegates toward King vic- tor Emmanuel when he visits Genoa and receives the members of the conference on the battleship Victor Emmanuel is the subject of much spe- culation here. The Italian commun- ists have always refused to meet the King: it remains to be seen whether the Russian communists will follow their example.
 The situation is delicate for M. Chitcherin and his associates. as they are the guests of the Italian government and are anxious to retain the good will of the head of the state and all other Italian officials who may have influence in the conference proceedings.
 The King probably will reach Ge- noa about Saturday next and leave after one day. He will proceed to Sicily. where he will attend the re- productions of historic Greek plays in the famous amphitheatre at Syracuse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
OPTIMISM IS NOW
 PERVADING GENOA
 ECONOMIC FARLEY
Franco Russian Differences Being Settled by Force of Circumstances - Both
 Fear Rupture
By Associated Press

Genoa, April 16.-A feeling of op- timism pervades conference circles, truly in keeping with the Easter spirit. Signor Schanzer, the Italian foreign minister, speaking with the Associated Press correspondent to- day, indicated his full confidence in the results of the conference.
 Tt is already great and historic he said. but above all of moral value. which must inevitably lead to satis- factory consequences. It is, however, too early in the proceedings to haz7 ard a prediction as to the magnitude and extent of the final results which the conference may reach. The spirit of tolerance shown by the delegas tions of the leading countries. de- spite the alarmist reports circulated, is a good omen for the work of paci- hcation of Europe and towards which the efforts of all countries. irrespec- tive of whether they are vietors. yan- quished or neutrals, anxiously tend"
 The first week of the conference ended with what on Monday last ap- peared impossible--a tendency to
 
 Russia. The Russian delegates have clearly understood during these seven days that, despite Anglo French difference of opinion, they cannot count on rupture between the two leading allies; so that their only hope of obtaining what they de- sire in the conference Is to come to an understanding with France.
 Must Seek Compromise
 The French delegates,' on their side. realize that rupture with England and 6 conflict with Russia would vir- tually mean the isolation of France so that force of circumstances brings them to seek a compromise with Rus sia.
 The meetings at the Villa de Al- bertis arranged by PreIeier Lloyd George. have not by any means been the only attempts at a rapproache- ment Yesterday, while the experts were engaged in discussions over fig ures, M. Barthou of the French del- egation, tempted by the fine weather. decided to motor to Portofino, which has the reputation of affording the best view of the Mediterranean.
 But fate had not yet exhausted her store of coincidences. A short time later, who should appear but Lloyd George. who also apparently had been seized by an irresistible desire to ad- mire the panorama of Portofino. The British prime minister joined his two fellow delegates. but 1t is not known whether the earnest conversation which ensued could he on beauties of the view, or graver questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
RIVER REACHES HIGE
 WATER MARK AT NATCHEZ

Natchez, Miss, April 16.--The Mis- sissippi river equaled the highest stage ever reached at Natchez, when the gauge tonight registered 53. feet, rise of 3 foot during the last "A hourss The high mark was estab- lished in 1916.
 A government barge was sent to Botany Bay levee, near St Joseph, La.. today, where stretch of em- bankments is being topped with sand bags Another barge was dispatched to Deer Lake, where serious slough ing of the levee was reported, but en- gineers here regard the situation as not alarming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
Flanders Poppy Seed

Beginning o'clock this The AgeHrad will who call for them The Age Herald office package of tested Flanders seed
 complete directions planting This
 u booded flower the emblem of the American Legion and The poppies will be bloom in Birmingham this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-17
PeriuUinkLe Blues Are Dominating Colors h
 Famous Easter Parade
B, Associated Pres.

April 16Manhattans famous parade today "Periwnkle medley brilliant park V yashingon