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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
CYST OF THE NEWS

GENERAL Many Interesting senatorial fights brewing in the south. kitchin will seek speakership if democrats win fall elections. Trading Is active in cotton market. Federal government will take swine census of Alabama. Supreme court to hear mine union ease this week. Georgia youth prevents two iynch- fnEs.
 STATE Delegates gather at Mobile for read meeting.
 Field day h big event at Ashland. \ GreenvilIe holds field day events. D State ships 4SO cars of sweet Do- tatoes.
 Many are interested in Alabama farms.
 LOCAL Judge Brandon to speak Tuesday. Serious accident averted. Local Zionists hear Rabbi Katz. Changes made In detective force. Neal answers Martins charges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
MISS b|RKHEAD IN
 MEMPHIS HOSPITAL
Committee Has Not Decided Whether RusSeIHs Accuser
 Will Be Called
By Associated Press

Memphis, March 18.--Miss
 Frances Birkhcnd, who is suing
 Gov. Lee M. Russell of Mississippi
 for e1OO,OOO, nnd who gave up
 her room nt . hotel here satur-
 day night, ostensibiy to leave the
 city, fs at locnI hospital, 1t was
 learned here tonight. Miss Birk-
 head,r who Is suffering from in-
 flucnxa, and, 1t Is stated, fs in d
 nervous condition, went to the
 hospital to secure . few days of
 uninterrupted rest, according to
 hospital authoritfes. She declined
 to be seen or to give out any
 statement tonight.
 Jackson, Miss, March ls.-whether Miss Frances Birkhead. former ste- nographer, now complainant in a damage suit for s100,00o pending against Gov. Lee M. Russell of Mis- sissippi will be called to testify be- fore the legislative committee inves- tigating charges of 'pernicious' lobbying and other allegations made by the governor against certain fire insurance interests, still was an un- answered question tonight on the eve of the start tomorrow of the third week of the inqury.
 nus 1dI HO dnnOuuCtntlit has been made as to whether the young woman will appear as a wit ness other than statement by her attorney. Thomas R. Foster. that he would consent to her answering n summons Of the committee only with the understanding that questioning by the committee be limited directly to the governors charge that outside influence was brought to bear in connection with the institution of her damage suit in which she charges Governor Russell with seduction.
 Members of the committee have de- clined to comment on Mir. Fosters statement.
 Miss Birkhead is reported to be in another state and not within the Jurisdiction of the committed
 In the absence of any announce ment as to whether she would be called, Sunday developments in con- nection with the inquiry were few.
 Officials Testify
 The investigation, which began on March g, has been confined so far chiefly to the hearing of insurance company officials and representatives who testified generally in denial of the governors allegation that a lobby was being maintained by fire insur. ance companies which left the state last year after the filing of anti trust proceedings by the state reye- nue agent, and that coercion had been used to gain support of certain meas ures pending before the legislature. A number of witnesses also testified in denial of allegations that anti trust proceedings recently filed in the chancery court at Collins, Miss, were prompted by what the governor termed "outlawed" fire insurance ln- terests.
 Forty witnesses have been examined during the two weeks the hearing has been in progress. No indication n has been given as to the number ex- pected to be heard before the inquiry ends.
 Governor Russell. at the outset of the inquiry. advised the committee that 1t was not his purpose to ap- pear in person before the investiga- tors, but reviewed his allegations In dstau In lengthy statement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

setts and Tilson, Connecticut, repub- ltean members of the ways and means committee. They stated their belief the bill if enacted into law would do more harm to the people of the country. the veterans themselves, and their families included than 1t will do good to the individual beneficiaries."
 The committeeman centered their attack principally on the bank loan provision and the land settlement ti- tie. They asserted that the loan scheme seems to us just about as unsound economically and unfortu- nate from every point of view at this particular time as could possibly be devised"
 The land settlement title. they said, offers untold opportunity for reck- less expenditure-"is dangerous at the worst and uncertain at the best and they added that "there is a firmly grounded belief In the minds of many that this provision has been saddled upon this bill with the hope and expectation of carrying through Congress measure SO fraught with support If forced to stand alone in the open on It's own merits"
 Loan Provision
 Calling attention that the loan pro- vision has been disapproved by high
 
 committeeman asserted that "se- rious defect" in the bill was the "en- tire lack of amortization. taxation or refunding for anticipated payment of the large sum the government will owe in three years" when the bank 1 loan period would expire the veter- ans. holding certificates, would be authorized to borrow direct from the government They estimated that at that time the treasury would have to provide $500, 900 ,000 for advances to banks on unpaid loans made to veter- ans and to the veterans themselves
 "Attention is called" says the re- port, "to the significance of the date the certificates are to bear namely, October 1, 1922 With a large force of clerks and the best expert assist ance possible, comparatively few cer- tificates could be issued by that time, and 1t would be at least six months before any large number could be put oul. The reason for the date, there fore. of the operation of the bill as October I, next one month prior to election, is very apparent"
 "In estimating the political effect of the support of this bill" the re- port continued, 1t would seem that rank injustice is being done the in- telligence and patriotism of the for mer service men. 1t seems to be as- sumed that because each individual veteran Is to receive a slight pecu- niary reward, therefore he and his friends will in return reward those who vote for it and punish those who do not. regardless of what the effect of the legislation upon the country as whole may be. We believe this is unjust and untrue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
SMOKE CAUSES SUN
 ECLIPSE IN CHICAGO
By Associated Press

Chicago. March 1y.-A pail of dark est night descended on Chicago at noon today. Automobilists turned on their headlights. street signs in the downtown district were lighted and the telephone exchanges and news paper offices were deluged with thousands of anxious queries.
 The mystery was solved by the, weather bureau. which reported that sudden shifting of the winds had piled up" all of the city's smoke in one monstrous cloud blanket, through which not even a single sunbeam could force It's way.
 The phenomenon lasted only . few minutes, the lifting of the cloud hav- ing the appearance of a second sun rise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
--------.s---------- SIX KILLED WHEN
 AUTO STRIKES CAR
By Associated Press

ny hssOcfate0 Iress
 Detroit, March 10.-Edwnrd Fl. Ives, assistant superintendent of the Detroit United Lines of De- troit. his wife. three children and n girl guest, were killed when their nutomobiie skidded into the path of Detroit United Railway interurbnn car near Rochester, Mich., 30 miles north of here, to- day.
 The dead arei MT. Ives. 46 years of nRc, Mrs. Gertrude Ives. Al Clinton. ~ Ruth. 4, and Robert. IS months. children of Ives. and Miss Cinra stasinnicwicx, nil of Detroit. Edith Ives, IA, jumped from the ear and was unhurt.
 Mir. Ives was taking Miss stnsi- mfewicz to the home of her sister in Capac, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
ObENCHA|N JURY
 UNABLE ID AGREE
Jurors, HopeIessIy Divided, Dismissed-vote Stood g
 to 3 for Conviction
By Associated Press

Los Angeles. March 19.-Mrs. Mada- lynne obenchain, charged with the murder of her sweetheart, J. Belton Kennedy, must go to trial a second time. The jury in her first trial was discharged tonight by Judge Sidney N. Reeve upon reporting that it had been unable to agree after being out nearly 56 hours, of which about 24 pere spent in actual deliberation. It took five ballots and stood to for conviction on each. Two of the women voted for conviction. the third for acquittal. one juror said.
 Mrs. ObenchainFpher face white and drawn, came into court at 7:45 o'clock in response to summons from the judge, who previously had conferred with her senior counsel and Deputy District Attorney Reyes. Immediate ly afterward the Jury filed in and the judge asked Foreman Frank w. Crockett, retired lawyer of Pasa- dena, how the vote stood.
 We have stood 9 to from the first ballot" the foreman replied.
 Judge Reeve then asked each of the l2 if he thought there was any pos sibility of reaching a verdict. Each replied in the negative. Thereupon the judge pronounced their formal discharge.
 Reset for Tuesday
 The case was reset for next Tues day when, MT. Reyes announced, mo- ton for the setting of a new trial date will be made.
 Mrs. Obenchain was returned to the womans department of the county Jaii. She declined to comment upon the result while in the courtroom her attorneys said she had made no statement to them. Up 10 last night sne hdd expressed herself as consi- dent or an acquittal, but friends VI no visited her in the jail today said she rad resigned herself to a disagree rnent.
 Some members of the jury said the only division was on the question of suiit or innocence. They did not reach the question of degree of guilt
 The triai was begun February G. last but was delayed several times oy illness of jurors and witnesses, which necessitated adjournments ranging from one to three days. Mrs. ooenchain. on the witness stand. de- nied the states assertaion she con spired with Arthur c. Burch to sIay Kennedy.
 burch was called to the stand by the prosecution and questioned con cernins his actions prior to the tragedy. He replied he would not answer unless the indictment against him first was dismissed His second trial Is set for March 27 next. the first having resulted in disagree ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

The district, comprising the coun- ties of Kennebec, Waldo, Somerset. Hancock and Washington. has always been strongly republican but the democrats have waged hard cam paign in an effort to swing it their way. Congressman Peters received a margin of 1s.257 votes in 1s20, when women voted for the first tina.
 In 1918 he won by 5,363 votes. in 1916 by 3,654 and in 1914, when he was opposed by William R. PatangalI, . a state democratic leader and state and nation went democratic, he was victorious by 1.515 votes.
 e4'he women's vote Is considered an uncertain factor. Both candidates have issued prediction statements. Mr. Nelson characterized the election as one of the most important in the history of the state and warned his oupporters against over-co9fidence. If he were elected. he said, 1t would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
WILL USE AIR LIMOUSINE
 By Associated Press

New York, March 19.--vincent As tor. it was announced today. will commute to his Manhattan office from. his home, Rhinebeck. on the Hudson. this summer in an aeria. limousine travelling at a speed of 135 miles an hour. The new "commuta- tion special" is a monoplane with five seats, of the type that holds the worlds altitude record for flying
 boats--19,500 feet. It will be deliv- cred in June. Mir. Astor. who is a licensed pilot, was a naval reserve aviator at the beginning of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20

be construed throughout the country as an indorsement of the splendid work of President Harding and his co-workers.
 If the democrats should succeed in cutting down the usual republican majority he added, Tit would give tremendous encoura cement to the democratic campaigners for the fall elections"
 MT. Mclean asserted that the clos Ing hours of the campaign brought great hope of his election.
 There is great deal of dissatis- faction" he continued, with Con- gress, which has done nothing. The promised relief has not been given either the farmer or the laboring man or the merchant. Many stanch re- publicans have reached the conclu : sion that the only way to rouse Con- gress from it's lethargy is to elect a democrat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
First Test Of Strength
 BetlDeen 7lUo Parties Is
 To Come in Maine Today
By Ass,uaatsa Prs.s

March 19The the battles Third district this district stronghold G. Blaine representative is be by the resignation of John A. Peters Maine Nelson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
MONDELL WILL LAY BONUS BILL BEFORE
 PRESIDENT TODAY
Republican Leader Declares Measure Is Best That Can Be Drawn and Should Be Enacted Immediately.
 Will Hold Conference This Morning
lsv AseoeIated Pre..

19Presiden Harding day with republican House leaders for 9S0 discuss soldiers return from Florida he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
CONFIDENCE VOTED

Athens, March 19.--The Chamber Of Deputies voted confidence today in the Gounaris ministry, 164 to S6. Fifty three deputies abstained from voting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
MEET OLD FRIENDS

"The Gumps" in coiors every Sun day in The Age-Herald. Others are Gasoline Alley" "NIr and Mrs" and Tom Sawyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-20
ALABAMA WEATHER

Fair Monday and Tuesday; colder Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
Bill TiLden Will
FOregO Visit TO
Europe This Year
Tennis Wizard Not to Bother
About British Title Again
VIII Stay in L. 5.

NEW YORK. Feb. 22-The Inter
rational situation i'm lawn tennis,
ooziuE fitiuLy for six months, is
about to be revived and given a lit
tie light nourishment
Coiucident with announcement
that France and Czecho-Slavakia
have issued formal challenges for
the Davis cup comes the report that
William 7. TIden. worlds singles
champion, viii not go abroad this
year % defend his title in the all
Corners tournament at Wimbledon,
Lngland. The latter item, If true.
is of far greater import than a chal-
leuse or two. Tilden's visits 10
Wimbledon were fast becoming. "a
source of national qualification a
thing TO be looked forward TO with
the pIeasUrabIe anticipation Of the
family cat awaiting the milkman.
II was no slight matter 10 the av-
erage American. whether he was in
cerested in tennis or wife beating,
chat Tilden could be relied upon TO
go abroad and quite painstakingly
beat the foreign field on any court
he elected 20 place his tennis oxford
on
But Tilden has done more travel
Ing than cloak and suit salesman
since the war and obviously feels
that NE would like 10 stick around a
bit and get 20 know the folks at
home He is very high strung, as
one witness at hanging said 10 an
other and his long journeys TO for
eign countries added 10 the strain
Of almost constant competition
threatened to impair his effective
ness at the fag end OF last season.
This was particularly apparent in
the challenge round of the Davis
cup series when Shimidzu, the little
brown Jap grinning like a banshee,
forced Tilder 10 the limit. 10 win.
Just what American entries, If any.
viii take part in the Wimbledon az
fair this year is now known at this
time. Bill Johnson. who with Tilden
brought back the Davis cup from
Australia several years ago. viii
hardly go 10 England Bill doesn't
care much for travelling and his busI-
ness interests IN California prevent
him from making serious prepare
ton for any meetings beyond the
Davis cup series and the national
championships.
None of the other ranking players.
with the possible exception OF Dick
Williams. are thought TO be cOntem-
plating a trip abroad Williams has
the game and plenty OF time in which
10 bring it to concert pitch but sell
dom does
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
SPORTS
Hockey
Tennis
MOhardt to LeaUe
For Tigers Camp
In Short Time
Irish Grid and Diamond Star
to Go to Macon, Ca, After
Visit at Home.

Johnny Mohardt donned his old
varsity baseball cap, and paid
farewell visit 20 his friends at Notre
Dame yesterday noon, before leaving
Tor his home at Gary. Johnny is
preparing to leave these parts soon
for the sunny south. where ne VIII
20 into training with the Detroit
Tigers. His contract was signed
about three weeks ago. and yester-
day he received orders from T. Cobb
10 report at Macon. Georgia, as soon
as possible.
Mohardt's performance with the
Tigers viii We watched with interest
by all those who followed his foot
ball activities In the fall Sport
writer's from coast 20 coast attribut-
ed his excellence in throwing for
ward passes 20 his training as a
baseball player. This naturally at
tracted the attention OF the big
league magnates, and since Christ
mas. the little star. has received no
less than half a dozen offers for his
services from big league teams.
For three years. Johnny perform
ed IN spectacular manner for the
Irish on the diamond. He occupied
various positions, and although his
favorite berth was I'm center field.
ne also showed class as a pitcher,
twirling a one-hit game for the gold
and blue two years ago. AS a fielder,
he had few equals I'm collegiate cir
cles. having an unusually good
throwing arm He was captain OF
the basel ball team last spring.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
COP
INTERHALL TITLE
Win Clear Claim to Cham.
piOnship by Victory Over
Badin Hall, q to II.

Brownson Halls classy basketball
team finished a tough interhall sea-
son by defeating Badin 21-17 and
winning an undisputed title to the
INTERNAL championship in the Notre
Dame gymnasium yesterday after
noon This game was originally
scheduled for Sunday. but the date
was moved forward because Brown
son must play the Central Catholic
High school in Fort Wayne Satur-
day night.
Every other interhau team has
been defeated two or more times this
winter. Badin had been defeated
only once, and the form displayed
by the Badinites in their recent
games indicated that a game be-
tween the two would develop into
the fastest sort OF battle. And so
il did.
Although Brownson led from the
beginning, the score was always
close. and the Badinites kept fight
ing every minute. Spectacular work
by Brownson during the first half
was duplicated by Badin, and the
purple led by only one basket The
second half was even more thrilling.
From start 10 finish both teams
played whirlwind basketball, and
twice during this frame. Badin tied
the score Less than a minute and
a half before time was called, the
score was tied at Il all. BrownsOn
managed TO break through the
Badenites' defense for two baskets
however, before the game ended.
Tim Murphy played brilliantly for
BrOwnson, being high point scorer
of the game. Jack Collins, how
ever. was a power in the Brownson
defense. and his work really featur-
ed the game. Jack has been playing
stellar basketball all season, and
should be ripe for a try at the varsity
squad next year He viii play with
Brownson when the purple meets
the Central High OF Fort Wayne.
This team has never been defeated
this winter. and indications point
10 a mighty fast game resulting
when the two meet on Saturday
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
Greb- Gibbons Bout Should ProUide
Thriller and Clear Fistic Middle
Winner of Fight Madison Square Garden March Is tc
Meet Tunney and Possibly Georges-Par Have Divided
Honors in Two Previous Bouts

his opponents were REGARDED as 'set
ups and he got no credit and little
money Coming into New York
where preliminary boys were being
paid as much as $1,000. Gibbons got
$500 for the star bout at a small
club. Charged with lodging the
good ones, Gibbons answered that
the good ones wouldn't meet him
The truth of his assertion IS borne
out by two interesting stories. About
a year ago when promoters were
trying TO find an opponent for him
Battling Levinsky was suggested
Dan Morgan. his manager, refused
however, and he told the writer that
Levinsky would not meet him be
cause he knew he would be knocked
out. Recently when the promoters
were working on the Gibbons Gret
bout. Eddie Kane, Gibbons manager
was approached by a party which
included Leo Flynn, matchmaker for
Tex Richard and manager Of Bill
Brennan.
Met Twice Before.
"Iu sign right now" Kane an
SWEIeQ Wueu lueJ dSkGQ MIN II ZIG
would take Greb. 1t was admitted
that Greb hadn't been approached,
but they wanted Kane 20 sign any
way.
"Tu sign on one condition" Kane
said. IF you can't get Greb,
promise TO give US Bill Brennan"
Flynn let out yell that he could
MT see the proposition. but he agreed
after much persuasion and Kane
signed. Gibbons and Greb have met
twice and hCnors are even. The
Pittsburger. it might be added. had
his experience with the St. Paul boy
before he developed the knockout
body punch that he is now using so
successfully.
Greb is one OF the fastest workers
in the ring and has a battling style
Of offense He has worked with
Dempsey in training and it was said
at Atlantic City last summer when
Greb answered the s. O. :. for spar
ring partners that the champion
didn't want any of his game.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
TENDLER AND
CLUB FOR SIXTY DAYS

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Feb. "a
The national boxing club. Lew Tend
Ter, Philadelphia lightweight, and his
manager, Phil Glassman, have been
suspended for 60 days by the state
boxing commission for violating
Rule 40 OF the commission. relating
10 contracts. it was announced to-
night. According 10 testimony pre-
scented. the club contracted with
Tender and his manager under diff
ferent terms than those submitted
10 the commission. for the Tender
Friedman bout several months ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
announce Indoor Schedule
In Community Center League

The new schedule for the Com
munity Center indoor baseball
league as announced yesterday
promises some close, pepTy games.
Tonight the Lincoln Center aggre-
cation meets the Washington team.
The game will be called at 7:z5
O'Clock in the Washington school
gymnasium. Friday night Perley
Center will have the Muessel Center
team as their opponents IN what
promises to be spirited battle.
This game viii be played in the
Muessel gym. The Haley team will
meet a team from the high school
in the Haley gym on the same night.
The final game Of the season Will
be played on March II when the
league leaders Will meet the cham
pions OF the Studebaker Industrial
league al the Washington school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
WILLARD TO MEET
LEWIS AT ELKHART
Elkhart Battler In for Busy
Evening Kid Fay to Clash
With Palmer.

One Of the largest crowds 10 wit
ness a boxing exhibition in Elkhart
is expected tonight when Clarence
Willard meets George Lewis in the
main bout Of a well balanced card.
Willard was originally booked 10
meet X O. Brown, of Chicago. who
was injured during a training work
out. Lewis is a much better battler
than Brown, according to general
opinion, and should furnish tough
opposition for Willard.
The semi-final will bring together
Kid Fay and Bert Palmer. Fay is
recognized as a conner in this sec
ton and, according TO his manager,
is ready TO put up the best fight OF
his career. Palmer is a good two
handed mixer and realizes what il
will mean 70 gain a verdict over
Miltenberger's boxer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-02-23
MIKE M'TIGUE WINS
OVER YOUNG FISHER

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-Mike Nc
Tigue, New York middleweight,
claimant of the championship. won a
decision over Young Fisher Of syria
cuse. at the end OF Is rounds OF fast
boxing here Wednesday.
With an advantage OF almost a
head in height and an inch in reach.
the New York fighter had no diff
Guilty staying away from Fishers
blows, but his own were not power
ful enough 10 knock out the upstate
man. Fishe- was dropped 10 the
floor in the sixth round but recover
ed quickly
Fisher recently won a decision at
Syracuse over NCTigue.