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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22

The most interesting development yesterday was the announcement 5y Bert M. Jewell, head sof the shop men. that he will attempt to include the situation on the Atlanta. Bir- mingham and Atlantic railway, where the employees have been on a strike for more than a year. in any settlement reached.
 JeweIrs Telegram
 His announcement was made in the following telegram to A. H. Gather of the Southern Labor peview: "This will acknowledge receipt of your telegram of the thirteenth, Tn which you ask whether or not 1t would be fair and just as we'll as practicable to include a settIeme,, l. on the Atlanta. Birmingham and AL lantic railroad when we settle the big strike now in existence. Please be advised that we have this in mir l and that everything possible will be done to bring about a settlement on this particular railroad when settle ment is made on all raiiroads.
 Mass Meeting
 Strikers will meet in mass meet ing at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at Woodrow Wilson park. when they will be addressed by Robert l.. Corlev Of the International Association of Machinists.
 Mir. Corley is regarded as one of the most forceful orators in the ranks of labor and he will present the shopmen's side of the rail strike. Members of the city commission and county officials have been invited to hear the address. A large crowd is expected to attend.
 Car Shortage Acute
 The car shortage becomes more acute daily. So far it has not caused producing plants other than coal mines to cut down production, but lis playing havoc with delivery of that product.
 DeBardeleben Coal company re- ports three short days this week and no work done last Saturday on ac- count of cars. Others make similar reports.
 Atlas Cement company at Leeds is getting fairly good service over the Central of Georgia
 Stove works say nothing doing on the Southern" but Louisville ant Nashville is giving fine service.
 Western Grain co.npan reports failure to get consignnents from the west. Same report comes from other grain mills.
 Pipe and pig iron are tied up en route 10 destination. especially on the Southern. Louisville and Nash yille Is reported as making good time into the middle west
 Local railroads are confiscating coal consigned to western carriers sending into district for extra sup plies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
.B|[L INTRODUCED BY UNDERWO0DNOT
 A POLITICAL MOVE
Senior Senator Denies Charge For introduction of Bill to Protect American Rights
 in German Property
By HUGH w. ROBERTS Bureau The Age-Hcrnld.


 800 Dayison Building.
 Washington, July 2l-(Special.)-- Senator Oscar w. Underwood. demo cratic loader, today denied reports from republican sources that in in- troducins bill yesterday protect Ing the rights of American citizens in German property held by the alien property custodian, he was ani- mated by political considerations. At the same time, he said, the bill would have a political effect. and he was content that it would.
 Delay Adjustment
 There has been an unexplainable delay in adjusting claims of Ameri- can citizens against Germany" he said. The republicans. on tho eve of congressional elections. have dis played maudlin sentiment in favor of permitting Germany to recover the property which we seized as a war measure during time of war. The result is that the property still held by the United States amounts to not more than five or six hundred thousand dollars. not enough to meet claims already filed with the state department and scarcely enough to meet the claims which are Judged to be just and equitable.
 "I introduced the bill so that American claims could be protected and not for political effect. At the same time If the republicans to sat- isfy the German vote in many states. fail to enact this bill. 1t will b. dem onstrated that there are many mil lions of Americans who will express themselves against such political trickery."
 Lusitania Unrecompensed
 Senator Underwood added that the administration had not even acted on the claims of Americans Against Germany for sinking the Lusitania If the administration de- sires to secure a commission com posed jointly of German and Ameri- cans to adjudicate these claims. he declared that a new treaty would have to be negotiated. as In the Yer sailles and the separate treaty be tween the United States and Ger many. the right of America to hold and dispose of this property in the settlement of American claims is guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
LEGAL ACTION ID
 STOP STRIKES IS
 BEING CONSIDERED
Daugherty Confers With Cum minS and Borah on Fossil bIe Legislation Affecting
 Unions and Roads
By Associated Press

Washington, July Predetermined to obtain first-hand view of the railroad strike situation, President Harding today called Chairman Hooper of the railroad labor board here from Chicago for a personal interview tomorrow.
 Prior to summoning the labor board head. the President received Chairman Cummins and Senators Kellogg and Watson of the Senate interstate commerce committee who reported on their conference last night with eastern railroad .xecu- tives and later the whole question was taken up for discussion in a prolonged cabinet session.
 The President was represented as desirous of hearing from Mir. Hooper on account of the positions taken by the leaders of striking shopmen, the rail executives and tho board itself during tho negotiations aimed at a strike settlement but which have been broken off. Some conflicting reports in the matter have been re- ceived at the White House. especially since the conference held last night by the three interstate commerce committee senators and the execu- lives of the larger eastern trunk lines.
 Daugkerty Meets Borah
 Meanwhile, Attorney General Daugherty conferred at the capital, first with Senator Borah, chairman of the Senate labor committee. and then with Mir. Cummins, the discus sions involving the possibility of legal action in both the railroad and the coal strikes, although tho aitfFney general stated afterward lhat no Immediate legal proceedings were under contemplation,
 wftn V, Bere.fsf Ahk AttoRese ss.-.' 4fAi dise ~ted tho railroad strike AiSuasion in the west while with Mir. Cummins he went over the entire legal situation as 1t concerns both the railroad and the coal strikes, the result being. MT. Daugherty said. that he and Mir. Cummins were In agreement as to the governments power to act In both cases.
 T have not any doubt" tho At tornoy General said later, that the government has as much power and authority to protect men who are engaged in the production of coal which is indispensable to transpor- tation as 1t has to protect the men engaged in transportation. mails and interstate commerce The govern ment has full power and authority
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
SEVEN HOUSES BURN

Fort Worth. Tex, July 21.-Fire of unknown origin late today destroyed seven houses in Hi-Mouht, fashion able residence in Arlington Heights. The blaze was discovered about 6:15 o'clock. and spread rapidly, city forts @ check the flames, through the lack Of water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
CONTRACTOR DEAD.

Mobile. July 21.--( Especial ,)-, James oscar Payne, 64. former well known contractor of Sioux City. Iowa, and Kewanee, 1lL. died here today after short illness. He is survived by his father. Derias Payne. of Kewanee. H., three brothers and five sisters in Iowa and six children.
 He was prominent in Odd Fellow circles in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
STEEL MERGERS
 DO NOT VIOLATE
 ANTITRUST LAW
Daugherty Gives Opinion on Proposed Consultations. Trade Commission Must
 Pass Upon Question
By Associated Press

Washington. July 21.--Attorney General Daugherty today informed the Senate that in his opinion the proposed merger of the Bethlehem and I.ackswannA Steel companies would not hs le violation ,lther of the Sherman act, claytoa or the Webb act. ffe declinsa. however. to render an opinion RI to whether those consultations would constitute q violation Of the federal trade act
 The opinion submitted by Nr. Daugherty was in response to the La Toilette resolution askins the Attor- ney General ard the federal trade commission to inform the Senate what steps they had taken to ascer- tain the purpose and effects of the proposed mergers, what action they had instituted to protect the public interest and whether. In the opinion of tho Attorney General it would be advisable to proceed under the Sher- man and Clayton acts to prevent the mergers.
 Would Have No Effect
 Members of the federal trade com mission said today the opinion of the Attorney General would have no ef- feet upon the commission In It's in- NeSiiBdtiun or tnd mergers nor would it be necessary for the com mission to wait for the actual merg- ing of the three companies before is- suing complaint.
 Concerning his refusal to pass on the question of whether the mergers would violate the federal trade act the Attorney General said that while the Senate resolution seemed broad enough to call for an expression of his views for obvious reasons l must decline to express any"
 The federal trade commission Is alone vested with the power of en- forcing that act" Mir. Daugherty continued, that body has preferred a formal complaint against these com- panies, charging that the proposed merger is an unfair method of com petition within the meaning of sec tIon five. The Senate will no doubt be quick to perceive the impropriety of my expressing any opinion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
By Associ ated Press

Washington, July 2The prepared to stand pa for period of 10 days the coal strike
 indicated today in whether sufficient produc on will be obtained through eopenng mines under protection the fuel f m indus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
NoRTHcLIFTE vERY I'LL

London, July 21.-Lord North .cliffe's condition continues to be 2 cause for grave anixiety. His fever
 remains unabated. and the heart &C.,
 ton Is considerably impeded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
"WatchfuL Waiting, '' Describes the Local
 Strike Situation
A. B. & A. Strike Be included in Settlement Reached, States JeweIl-Robert L. Corley, Head of Machinsts, to Make Address at
 Woodrow Wilson Park Today

"Watchu waiting the used yesterday describe strike conditions Birmingham No violence occurred but the sheriff and his deputies keeping close watch the situation officials railway strikers united opposition bringing troops district declaring there is no need for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22
BUY N BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22

A more definite. one-sided state ment comes from Lewis. head of the striking miners. He says, in suo- stance, If you use force against the miners they will not protect mine property. Every man will go out. the mines will be flooded and neither the President nor anybody else will be able to get coal out of them."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-22

Meanwhile coal yards are nearly empty, the situation Is described as .panicky' and we are buying tens of thousands of tons at high prices from England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
THE RIGHT GIRL,'
 MUSICAL COMEDY.
 AT THE JEFFERSON

"The Right Girl" which opened an cement at the Jefferson the- atre last night, is rather trivial musical comedy, with no features that differentiate it from many other shows of this kind which annually tour the provinces"
 There are. some bright bits here and there and in justice to the com pany 1t should be said that the prin- cipals seemed to be chiefly handi- capped by the limitations of the piece. rather than their own lack of ability. Dave Mallen strikes one as being a capable comedion who made the most of his opportunities, while Wade Booth, Dean Raymond, Char lotte Taylor, Gladys Dore and Charles P. Morrision revealed musical com edy talent, but The Right Girl" Is for the most part mediocre. Miss Taylor Is an attractive young woman and ss is Miss Dore. MT. Morrison played the part of a parent with thirst well, and MT. Mallen was amusing. Neither the music nor the comedy was above the average.
 "The Right Girl" will be at the Jefferson tonight and tomorrow night, with matinee tomorrow aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
WALTER HOPKINS IS.
 HOG TIED, ROBBED'
Injured Man, at Hospital, Says Two Negroes Robbed and
 Assaulted Him

Walter Hopkins, 1895 Avenue I, was found "hog tied" robbed and knocked in the head in the alley be- tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, north, near Sixth avenue, shortly before 10 o'clock last night.
 After being taken to the Hlllman hospital in the police patrol. Hop kins stated he had been held up by two negroes, but could give no fur ther information as to the assault, other than that he was robbed of s2, watch and chain.
 Police had not determined whether he had been set upon in the alley or whether he was attacked and dragged into the darkness from the stI eet nearby.
 At the Hiliman hospital it was stated that his skull was severely lacerated, giving evidences of hay ing been struck with pistol. Hop kins claims he was struck with a pistol which one of the negroes flour ished.
 When found his hands and feet were tied together. Police searched for the robbers upon the slight clues the injured man was able to give
 Hopkins condition is not consid- cred fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
NEW CHINA TARIFF PLAN IS ADOPTED
 BY COMMITTEE
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completed within four months and become effective within two months thereafter.
 A special conference, the agree ment provides. composed of the powers, shall meet within three months in China at China's request to prepare the way for the abolition of the Biken Qnternal tax) with a view to granting China the right to levy surtaxes of two and one-half per cent on necessaries and five per cent on luxuries.
 For tbe purpose of keeping the tariff schedule up to date, thus as surfing an effective rate instead of a nominal one as at present, the agree ment provides for a revision at the end of four years and again every seven years thereafter. No meition Is made of restoring to China au- tonomy over her tariff as asked by the Chinese delegation by its 10 points presented when the arms con ference opened.
 When the Japanese and Chinese delegates met today to continue their Shantung conversation. the agree ment reached Saturday to restore to China the administration of the Kiaochow lease, together with all documents necessary for its admin istration formally was adopted. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17

ice of six years on the court of ap- peals and by virtue of his seniority is presiding judge.
 Judge William H. Sanford is com pleting an unexpired term, having been elected four years ago, follow ing his appointment. He Is the sec ond in seniority
 Judge Henry P. Merritt Is complet- ing an unexpired term, having been named a member of the court two years ago as the successor of Judge J. B. Brown of Cullman, resigned. He was elected for the full unexpired term last year.
 Formal qualifications will be filed by the three judges with the state democratic executive committee in compliance with the rules promul- gated by the committee last week.
 So persons are being mentioned aB opponents of the members of the court, and 1t Is not probable that they will have opposition.
 |. It has been the policy of the demo cratic voters of Alabama to retain on the supreme court and appellate court those members who have received the approval of the voters at the ballot box one time. All members of the present court have been elected by the people.
 S. w Tate of Anniston notified the secretary of state today that he had become a candidate for judge of the Seventh judicial circuit. He asserted that he will handle his own campaign funds. Leon c. Brooks of Brewton filed his certificate as a candidate for state senator from Twenty first district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
TREGOE TELLS THE
 NEEDS OF AMERICA
Faith, Courage and Work Re- quired for Country to
 Maintain Position

Faith. courage and work are needed today in order that America may maintain her position as the greatest nation in the world" de- clared J. H. Tregoe. executive sec retary of the National Association of Credit Men. in addressing the local credit men last night at a banquet given at the Southern club.
 From the moment that MT. Tregov was introduced by Thomas Nesbit, president of the local organization until the closing moment, he held the close attention of his audience.
 MT. Tregoe discussed at length the causes leading up to the present financial depression that is being felt in almost every section of the coun- try.
 The principal cause of the present depression were overproduction and the rape of credit" he said. The subject of MT. Tregoe's talk was Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"
 "The events of today are mere sequences of the events of yesterday and what will happen tomorrow are mere sequences of what is happening today" he added,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
DIR. BRYAN TALKS TO
 HOWARD STUDENTS

Dr. J. A. Bryan. pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, talked to stu dents of Howard college on the neces- sity of religious life among college students at the chapel hour yesterday morning. He stated that especially among college students Is there need of the best religious thought In order to make the life of the educated man or woman more balanced. Students gave pr. Bryan more applause than Is customary with chapel speakers, and declared themselves fortunate in having him talk at Howard
 pr. Bryan declared that he is much interested in Howard college and has watched it's long advancement with delight. He has been known as one of Towards best friends for several years. and his children have been en- rolled in the Howard summer ses- Bions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
BURNS DECLINES
 ANY STATEMENT
Will Probably Enter Plea of Not Guilty in Killing
 of Brown

Anniston, January is.-(SpeciaL)- Jabe Burns, the Pinhook man who surrendered at the county jail here Sunday afternoon after the death Of Levi Brown Sunday morning, de- Iclined Monday to make any statement iconcerning the fight which resulted in Browns death until after he had held consultation with his attor- ney, Judge Hugh D. Merrill.
 | It is understood that Burns ana his friends will enter a plea of self-de- fense at the preliminary trial to be held next week. making the claim that Brown was in the act of cut ting or striking him at the time the fatal blow was delivered.
 The body of Mir. Brown was in- ! tered Sunday afternoon at the Rab- bittown cemetery, large congresa-
 tion of people assembling for the final service at the late home. Brown was +2 years of age and Is survived by his wife and seven children, fath- CT, mother and several brothers and sisters
 Reports of the fight which resulted in Browns death reaching the sheriff | Monday were to the effect that 10 men were assembled at an illicit dis tiiiery and that two of the younger OnCS DbC1TnS inFOtV0u ln AlSut IOA~ lowing a chip battle" particles of wood chopped up at the plant being used as the missiles, the first part of the affair being in fun.
 Brown is said by his brother, Will lard Brown, to have attempted to separate the fighters, being later struck a violent blow on the head by Jabe Burns. He was rendered un- conscious by the blow and died after midnight without being able to speak. Those who were at the plant at the tlnre of the fight were reported to be Bob Pesnell, Jack, Alex and Jabe Burns. Willard and Levi Brown, Joe and Coke Jennings and George Ham monds, the nine survivors probably to be prosecuted under an illicit dis | tilling charge, according to officers l Burns was already under a bond of si,ooo for the part he Is alleged to have taken in a gun fight between the sheriff and a posse and several Pinhook men at Jabe Burns house last year. Sheriff Parker and party of deputies went to the scene of the killing Sunday and found that the still pot and worm had been removed and proceeded to burn the parts of the plant which had been left.
 Blood was scattered over a con- siderable space around the still, part of the wood being used to fire the plant being spiashed with Browns blood, evidences of a violent strug gle being found by the officers. Burns was brought to the city Sum day afternoon by Buck Maxwell and after eating diner at a local restau- rant went to the county jail, where he surrendered to Jaifer Farrell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
BARE ARMS TABOO,
 SAYS POLICEWOMAN
 TO GYPSY MAIDEN

You can roll your own, but you must cover your arms"
 This must be a new edict of Mrs. Hulda Newsom, Birmingham police woman, as applying to her sex, ace cording to action taken yesterday aft- ernoon when a gypsy maiden. bare armed and saffron-hued was dealing cards in the display window of the Brown-M Marx cigar stand.
 The maiden was advertising the motioin picture, Gypsy Blood now currently running at a local theatre. She had regulation gypsy costume, which sartorial ethics say shall be without arm covering.
 Policewoman ethics said otherwise. When advised that her arms must be draped. covered, obscurad or other wise enveloped, the gypsy maid pursed her brows and lips, remarking:
 How about the lower limbs we see so often on the street7'
 No comment versus the street attire of Birmingham maids, but once be~ hind the glisten of glass it was diff ferent Miss Gypsy covered her arms.
 q wonder IT she rolls her own," remarked an adnriring male onlooker.
 Well, It's barely possible she does" rejoined his elbow companion.
 No blood, gypsy or otherwise, was lost in the encounter, which was en- tirely verbal and moral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
BIRM INGHAM- SOUTHERN
 HAS NEW FRATERNITY

Announcement of the newly organ ized ''local' fraternity of Phi Alpha at Birmingham Southern college was made last night at an informal din- ner at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Wiltshire on Underwood avenue.
 President Guy F. snavely, pres- ident of Birmingham-So Southern col lege, attended the function and gave talk, as did Roy E. Hoke. faculty member of the fraternity.
 Brief talks were mace by the fol- lowing members of the fraternity Sam c. Berry, Wyatt ". Hale. J. Ed gar Moreno, George P. Thigpen, s. Vincent Townsend, R. F. Tyler, Jr. and Malcolm NJ. Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
No More Gas in Stomach &B Bowels

If you wish to be permanently relieved of gas in the stomach and bowels. take BaAlmsnn's Gas-Tablets.
 Baalmann's Gas-Tablets are prepared distinetly for stomach gas. and for all the bad effects coming from gas pressure
 That empty and snawine feeling at pit ef your stomach disappears. that anxious nervous feeling with heart paipitatien will vsnish, and you will again be able to take . deep breath. often prevented by gas breeding against your heart and lungs.
 Your limbs, srms and fingers won't feel cold and 10 to sleep bscsuse BaalnAnn's 0As-Tsblsts prevent gas interfering with the circulation; drcwsiness, sleepy feel ing after dinner will be replaced by n desire for some form of entertainment Your distended stomach will reduce be- cause gas will not form after using Baal- mann's Gas Tablets.
 Get the genuine in the Yellow Pack ass from the HaeAn-Dunlap Drug Co., Jasobs' Drug Store. or any reliable drug gist Price one dollar. J. DAalmann, shsmist San Frrneiseo.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
THE WEATHER

Washington, January 1s.-weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Unsettled with probably rain Tues day in northwest portion; Wednesday cloudy
 Georgia: Unsettleo with propaa.y rain Tuesday and Wednesday
 Tennessee: Unsettled and some what warmer and probably rain Tuesday; Wednesday cloudy, colder in west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-17
RED CROSS CHAPTER
 TO ELECT OFFICERS

Annual meeting of Jefferson Coun- ty chapter. American Red Cross. will be held this afternoon at o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce audito- rum. At the meeting officers for the year will be elected and reports of the various committees will be made,
 Oscar Wells, president of the chap ter, urges all members and those i'm terested to attend the meeting.