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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Companions Wait in Line to Aid Youth
 Battling for Life
By Associated Press

Grove City, Pa, June 6.-The fight Ing spirit, coupled with medical science. may save the life of Edwin Leslie. who since his injury in a swimming pool last night. has been kept alive by means of artificial reg piratlon, applied by volunteers among his schoolmates.
 The next 96 hours will determine Leslie's fate, Dr. James o. Wallace Of Pittsburg said. following an op- eraton. Dr. Wallace reset the first vertebrae of the neck which was dis located when Leslie dived Into a gym nasium swimming pool, striking his head on the concrete bottom. The op- eration relieved nerve pressure which had resulted in paralyzing the youths body.
 Two hundred male students stood up in chapel today in response to a call for volunteers to work in relays in applying artificial respiration, without which, doctors said, Leslie would not live five minutes. Other students who have been constantly at the bedside since last night refused to leave tonight, saying they would flight 1t out with him."
 Mrs. Margie Leslie of Sharon, Pa. mother of the boy, visited the hos nital tonight. "Do you know me, Ed win?" she asked as she entered the room.
 Certainly, I'm no dummy. mother" came the reply. Then quickly added Mother, I'm pretty sick. but we'll fight 1t through. I want to live"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
U. 5. NOW READY ID RECEIVE FRENCH
 WAR DEBT MISSION
Action Held Up Pending Ad- journment of Bankers and Preparations Commits
 sionS Work, Is Belief
By Associated Press

Paris. June G. = Notification from Washington that the United states government was ready 10 discuss the settlement of war debts was presented to the foreign office this afternoon by Sheldon whitehouse, councillor of the American embassy. Though fix ing no date, this notification is under stood in official circles, as reply to Premier Poincare's note to the debt commission informing it that a French mission, headed by Jean V. Parmentier. had been appointed and was ready to proceed to the United States whenever the commission deemed it advisable.
 NJ, Parmentier Is only awaiting the word from Premier Poincare, 1t was explained at the ministry of finance this afternoon. The premier's de- cIsion may be delayed until tho bankers committee and the repara- tions commission finish their work, or arrive at a point where 1t may be foreseen with some certainty what the results will be-.
 The payment of separations and ths payment of war debts are close ly allied, In the French viewpoint, and it is held that M. Poincare, In opposing any reduction of the total due from Germany, is really protect ing the interests Of the creditors of France, whose capacity for payment is affected by any reductions or post ponements of payments by Germany. Consequently 1t is thought that final instructions to M. Parmentier may be modified by any action of the repara- tions commission tomorrow.
 The secret of today's deliberations of the commission Is closely guarded; the delegates are dumb as to what action they are likely to take at the official meeting in the morning. % There Is much speculation as to whether this will end tho mission of tho international bankers commit tee. It Is suggested in some quarters : that it will affect only the amount of the proposed International loan and that the bankers committee may still find 1t possible to float bil- lion dollars. In French official circles tonight, however. the feeling Is pes simistic as regards the complete suc- cess of the loan plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
They Rush 10 Glue Cake And Candy For Frail Riddles

These he Will send out to the camp at Shades -Cahaba High school.
 Cot And Pad
 Next in line with a double cot and pad comes Mrs. M M Simpson of 1104 Twenty y-sixth street, south, and not to be behind in thoughtfulness Mrs. w. G. Mills queried over the wire:
 How are you fixed for pillows for the little youngsters? 1 have two lovely soft ones that you can have. I'll be glad to give them for so fine a cause.p
 When Miss Bertha Clement. who is chief nurse for the -Tubercu- loss association, heard this she was thoroughly delighted.
 '"The public is helping us think for the comfort of the kiddies! Isn't that great?"
 Mrs. Mills had hardly hung up the telephone when there came mes- sage from the Green Grocery com pany at Ensley that they had a whole cake box absolutely pack ed and jammed with tinfoil. It was too big for child to carry-and could it be called for? Indeed it could and 1t is now at association head quarters helping to swell the pile of automobile tires. inner tubes, and lead which the organization sells for the purpose of stamping out tuber- culosis in Alabama.
 Mrs. Pace is thrilled at the outlook of the fee cream supper. where many young women will assist her in serv- ing att number of pretty booths Music There An orchestra is already assured for l inc occasion, and has promised tc rlay both afternoon and night 1 This orchestra is The Harmony | Five" and is composed ur ', T. Hutto 1 who will play the piano; Rex Sulli- van. who performs on the banjo; A l D. Brown and Frank Korniker, both 1 of whom know how to make the sax aphone ring. and Roy Perry, who is l an artist with the drums. Don't make any dates for the aft ernoon and night of June IT except l to go to Capitol park. Go and buy l all you can for the sake of little l childhood, and then go home to be proud of yourself.
 Placards ana announcements have been placed all over town--and pages of the Junior Age Herald where you can read the story of how the party was inspired by little child. Don't fail to read the story then jot down the date of the event
 you won't foreet to. go,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Rail Labor Board Will
 Handle Craft Disputes

Chicago, June 6.-The railroad labor board tonight sent a communi- cation to B. M. Jewell head of the railway employees department of the American Federation of Labor, as- serting that the board Is in a po- sition to handle expeditiously dis putes between the shop crafts and carriers involving alleged unautho- rized wage reductions piece work disputes and the contracting out Of shop work by railroads.
 The communication was in reply to request of MT. Jewell, June 1, when MT. Jewell appeared before the board and cited a number of carriers which. he said. were violating the provisions of the transportation act. He asked the board to assume Jurisdiction and to restore the status quo prior to hearings pending decisions.
 The board today refused to establish the wages in effect prior to assum- ing Jurisdiction of the cases in ques- tion.
 Two Strike Votes At the convention of the railway employees department American Fed . eration of Labor, here in May, the ex- ecutive board was authorized to send two strike votes. one on the Farming out of railroad work. and the other on the acceptance or rejection of cer- tain rules promulgated by the board and with which the shop crafts are dissatisfied, Mir. Jewell asked the board to reply to his requests by June '. indicating that the boards action might govern the sending out of the strike votes.
 Reduced Without Orders
 In it's reply today the board lists 21 carriers cited for alleged unauthor- ized wage reductions, stating that de- cisions are now being drawn and are set for special order Thursday. These roads includge the Atlanta and St Andrews Bay railway Georgia and Florida railway. Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia railroad. Gulf Texas and Western railroad: Northwestern Rail- road company of South Carolina Patapsco and Black Rivers Railroad company, South Georgia railway and the Texas, Oklahoma and Western railway.
 Hearing Date Set
 The board said that hearing had been set for June 26 on other cases over which it has assumed jurisdic. ton and also involving the contract l ing of shop work to outside concerns. l The carriers thus involved include the Southern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisiana.
 Wage cuts thus far effected with what may be expected in the future will average about half of the amount of reductions that have been made hv the railroads. H. F. Bryan, presi- dent of the Chicago. Milwaukee and 1 St Paul railway. said tonight In com | menting on the decision of the rail- road labor board reducing wages of 1 shop employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
By MIGNoN HALL

Birmingham now is thrilling with the news that there is to be regu. lar ice cream party for everybody, which is to be held at capitol park the afternoon and night of June IT.
 The date has been placed on Il Saturday, because so many people set off from work early, and can attend. Also. many women and men who are employed in the stores and who can rest Sundays will have a chance togo up after work hours. For the party is to last until at least midnight. for not one bit of anything must be left.
 Not only will ice cream be sold, but delicious cakes for your Sunday dinner, homemade candy, soft drinks, bouquets of, fresh flowers, and any thing else that the public thinks will sell and wants to give. Donations of all these things are being asked and if you will give something pleaseetelephone Main SIP and ask to speak to Mrs. Caldwell. She is taking care of this service for Mrs B. Werner Pace, who is giving the party for the benefit of delicate and frail children who need to attend the Riddles Fresh Air Ramp this summer. This camp is being put on by the Age Herald and the Mary Rumph committee of the Anti-Tu- berculosis association.
 Some Dof,ations
 The following women already have their names on the honor roll to do- nate cake each, and how you will want a slice when you get to the partys
 Miss Dena Hollis, Mrs. J. Beitman Miss Bertha Clement, who has hired a negro mammy to cook her cake and who has promised Ito do her southern best" Mrs. George Gray Mrs. Charles R. Plosser. Mrs, Has kins. Mrs. Sam Becker and Mrs. A D. Brown.
 And oh, the homemade candy First to speak up and give are these reports Mrs. Pace:
 Julia Bell Heflin and Idah Heis.
 J. R. farrell did not wish to be left out when it comes to helping kidies grow robust, so he has sent in a fine check for S5.
 Wallace Johns, not satisfied with having given two government cots complete. sent word yesterday that he would also donate l2 camp chairs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
BROADWAY PAYS HIGH
 TRIBUTE TO FAV0RlTE

New York, June 6.-Broadway, the great white way, forgot its small talk" today, and resorted to remi- niscenees. therein paying rare trib ute to Lillian Russel, the blood beauty who never grew old, who died this morning in her Pittsburg home.
 In quiet corners of the clubs, old timers recalled memories of the mu- sic hall on Broadway, where Lillian Russell played in the days of Weber and Fields. It wasn't the Broadway of today but simpler Broadway when Thirty-fourth street was the center of "Whitelights."
 Lillians last appearance on the Broadway of 1922 was April 24, when she sang at a public celebration at the Palace.
 On the curb around "Theatretown" the region about Times Square, dancers, acrobats, songwriters, "dra- matic people" all the great medley that makes up stageland, said a word or two in praise of the wom- an who had just died.
 aThe greatest of them all" they called her.
 Officially, tribute is being paid by
 
 the professional world through their clubs. Floral tributes will be sent by nearly all of them. The Lambs, the Players club. the National Vau- deyilIe association, the Greenroom club and others, will be represented at the funeral in Pittsburg Thurs day
 But one of the deepest tributes of all came from an old doerman, who, for 40 years has watched, from his perch under the single light of Man haitian stage doors. the comings and goings of stars.
 Lillian Russell is dead, see" he said. "There was a wonderful wom an. A big star, and not tempera- mental The most beautiful woman ever knew, and still as friendly as any one on earth. There wasn't a theatre in all the hundreds she played where the back stage people didn't love her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
UNION HEADS AGREE
 ON STRIKE BALLOT
 AFTER REDUCTION
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the $6o.ooo,ooo slash. MT. Jewell de- clared the evidence in the case had been totally ignored and that the de- cislon gave rise to the belief that the board was trying to "help the rail- roads carry out their labor policy"
 Wage Cut Unjust
 "The board, was offered evidence as to the amount necessary to secure the necessities of life for the average family" Mir. Jewell said. "The rates in this decision are so far below those necessary that this evidence must have been ignored.
 MT. Jewell charged that tables published in the decision comparing the purchasing power of railway wages today with those of the pre- war period misrepresented the facts. Based on previous wage reports Of the board, MT Jewell estimated in the case of five crafts the new wages which became effective July 1, will purchase less than those of 1915 by over 10 per cent and In the case of three crafts will mean a de- crease of over 15 per cent in the standard of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Card Party Becomes Interesting Feature
 In Murder Mystery
By Associated Press

White Plains, N. r.. June 6.-Mrs. Walter S. Ward talked today only after having been directed by Su- preme Court Justice Morsehauser to answer questions asked by the grand jury in connection with its investiga- ton of the shooting of Clarence Peters by her husband on May Is.
 Although District Attorney Weeks declined to disclose what had taken place at the examination, 1t was un- derstood Mrs. Ward had been ques- toned concerning the card party which was alleged to have been held in her home the night of the shoot ing.
 Earlier in the day it was reported she had delcined to answer ques- tions as to what time her husband returned on that night and how he looked.
 q am very much pleased. but I cannot say what have accom- plished," Mr. Weeks said. A4
 Adjournment was taken until Thursday.
 Two Others Testify
 Besides Mrs. Ward, seven witnesses were heard today. They included two other members of the Ward house. hold--Lulu Barrows. a nurse, and Amy Mild, the cook-but nothing could be ascertained as to the nature of their testimony.
 George scherman and George Lohr, who found the body of the ex-sailor on the roadside near Kinsico reser- voir the morning of May Is. were un- derstood to have been questioned re- garding their discovery
 Other witnesses called were Cor oner Edward F. Fitzgerald, Sheriff Werner and pr. John Fielding Black. coroners physician, who performed the autopsy.
 It was announced that other mem bers of the Ward family would be examined when the hearing was re- sumed Thursday.
 Counsel for James J. Cunningham, self-styled race track detective who Is being held as a material witness, hopes to get his client before the jury at it's next session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
State Agents Clear
 Handsome Sum For isle State During May

Montgomery. June 6.--(Special.,- Activities of agents of the state law enforcement department cleared for after paying all salaries and ex- penses during May. according to the monthly report filed with Gov the monthly report filed with Gov crnor kilby today by l.. l.. Phil lips, chief law enforcement officer. This amount does not include any revenue which may come to the state and counties from prison sen tences now being served.
 Total cash fines assessed in May were $6.6o46o while total fines as sessed in cases started in previous months were $2,105.30. making a total of ss.sos:so. Total salaries were s2,5oo and total expenses s1.955.e2. making total salaries and expenses $4,455.62.
 Three hundred and twenty arrests were made by law enforce ment agents during the month, the greatest number in any month since the department was created. Eighty-six stills were destroyed, 36.520 gallons of mash poured out 4Fb gallons of liquor seized and 197 boteAes of homemade beer seized Two Automobiles, one wagon and two mules were taken for condem- nation when they were found 10 be transporting ltGuor.
 Of the cases tiled~ during May ss5 convictions were Obtained, fous cases were mol pressed and two defendants were acquitted. In cases tried during the month which were .tsarted in previous months 4t defendants were convicted. eight cases were mol pressed and six per sons were acquitted.
 Violations of the prohibition law caused the greatest number of ar arrests, 97. Gaming came second with AT and Sunday gaming third with Al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
R0TARIANS HOLD
 BOOSTER" MEETING

Meridian, Miss. June 6.-(Special) During a booster discussion of what Meridian and Lauderdale county has in the way of natural resources, the geographical advantages for manuT featuring industries. and railroad fa- cilities for making this one of the leading cities of the south, objec- tionable laws made by the legisla- ture that are alleged to drive capi- tai from the state came in for SC. cere criticism at the regular meet ing and luncheon of the Rotary club this week. The outcome of the discussion and criticism was that committee of lawyers and members of the Rotary club connected with civic and state affairs will be ap- pointed to make thorough investi- gation and report on the laws in question. The motion to this effect was made by Rev. Samuel Kapian and 1t was referred to the public af- fairs committee to select the per sonnel of the committee.
 Sunday excursion rate to Borden Springs, Ala, S2.o5. Seaboard.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
GEDDES FEELS HIS
 SPEECH M|SQU0TED
Presents Hughes With Steno- graphic Copy of Address
 Referred to by Watson
By Associated Pr.ns

Washington, June 6.-Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador, feels that his recent public reference to the American merchant marine and other matters referred to by Senator Watson of Indiana. in his tariff speech in the Senate yesterday was enormously described and has shown to Secretary Hughes a stenographic copy of his address in Chicago. The state department possibly may take some steps in the matter.
 The ambassador delivered his speech March 12, giving some fig ures to show the extent of the trade of the United States with Great Brit ain. He suggested that the resump- tion to thls foreign trade and the prosperity that comes from 1t are largely dependent on the capacity of the British empire to buy your goods and to pay for them with dollars in America"
 Refers to Marine
 The reference to the merchant ma rine, according to the stenographie report was as follows:
 Another large part of the British purchases In this country was paid for through credit established on &C., count of services rendered by the British mercantile marine, by British insurance company, by education given in Britain and in other less important ways. There is great change. again as a result of the war, now taking place in connection with the rendering of these services. You in your own interests are building up a great merchant marine. It is. of course. your right to do so; but let us remember that when 1t comes to the question of balance of trade be tween the countries that means that there will be diminished credits dollar credits-for the British to purchase your goods with in this country"
 The ambassador spoke without notes or prepared addresses But the stenographic report of his remark s was made and published in the credit monthly" The copy has been exhihited to SecretarY Hughas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Missouri Pacific
 Road Unsustained
 by Court of Appeals
By Associated Press

New Orleans, June 6-The suit of the Missouri Pacific Railroad com pany against the Texas and Pacific Railroad company and it's receivers brought to the United States cir cult court of appeals from the fed decided here today.
 The suit which was instituted a year and half ago involved three counts. In the first count the Mis- souri Pacific claimed as owner of more than s2s,o0o,0oO of an author ized issue of s25.0O0. 900 of Texas and Pacific income bonds. that the latter road was liable for large amount of income earned by 1t in 1S99-1915. which the Missouri Pa cific claimed was applicable to the payment of interest on the income bonds, but which. it was claimed. was wrongfully used by the Texas and Pacific in maintaining and inn proving its property.
 Today's decision sustained the rul- ing of the lower court which was against the Missouri Pacific. The second count involved interest on Texas and Pacific bonds the Missouri Pacific owned. which it was claimed by the latter road should have paid out of Texas and Racific earrings dur ing 1916-17. The lower court also decided against the Missouri Pacific in this count and was upheld by the appellate court. In the third count claims of the Missouri Pacific in volving s410.o0 against the Texas and Pacific based on notes held by the former road which were allowed by the trial court were sustained.
 The appellate court also affirmed decisions of the federal court of the Canal Zone fin which Judgments of ss.s60 and ss,500 against the Pana- ma Railroad company were allowed warren E. Mannix and Louis Strobel respectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
MARINE NEWS
nv A.socIated Press

By Associated Press
 Port Eads June 6.--Arrived Atenas, Bocas Del Toro; Anna Sofie (Noro. Nuevitas; Comayagua tiond), Port Cortez. Edward Deheny, III. New York; Jamaica tNic.), Kingston Trinidadlan, Port Arthur; Yuma, Frontera.
 Sailed: cardium (Br.), Port Arthur: Choluteca (Hond.). Port Cortez, Ed ward I.sDoheny. IT,, Tampico; Nicarao (Hond.), Port Barrios: Nola, Tampico Tulsagas, Philadelphia.
 Mobile June 6. - Arrived: Muisla, Caibarien; Sosua (Nor.l, Port Barrios.
 Sailed: Lyseford (Nor). Port Barrios.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
MONTGOMERY CHEMIST
 H0N0RED WITH OFFICE
Bs Assoclatsd rr~s.

New Orleans. June 6.-The Ameri- can oil chemists society concluded its thirteenth annual convention here today after approving reports of various committees and the cleo tion of the following officers:
 l.. NJ Holman. Chicago, president; H. B. Battle. Montgomery. vice pres ident. and Thomas B. Caldwell. Will mington, N. C.. secretary y-treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
THE WEATHER

Washington. June 6.-Alabama and Mississippi: Local showers Wednes- day and Thursday. moderate cast and southeast winds.
 Georgia: Local showers Wednes. day ana Thursday; gentle variable winds.
 Tennessee: Local showers We'd nesday and probably Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Indians Sign CoIIegian

Cleveland. O.. June 6.--Joe Schuate. Juanita college pitcher, has been signed by the Cleveland Indians. il was said here tonight. He is left hander and is expected to report to the team this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
MANY SIGNIFY DEEP
 GRIEF OVER DEATH
 OF WORLDS BEAUTY
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NNVIItEI1tIt H Y UT. T s't7 with added blow. It is needless for me to express our grief and our sincere sympathy to you with kind est regards"
 Funeral services for Mrs. Moore will be held Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07
Pal Moore Wins

Davenport, ia., June 6.-Pal Moore. Memphis bantamw eight, had C shade the better of Eddie Anderson of Mo- line, III. in their l0-round bout here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-07

Sunday excursion rate to Borden Springs, Ala, S2.25. Senboard.--Adv.
Arizona republican., 1922-05-12
PREAKNESS $4,000
TURF CLASSIC WILL
Be RUN TOMORROW

BALTIMORE. Md. May 11.-Vir-
tually all of the preakness candi-
dates are on hand for the $4,000
classic which will be run at Pimlico
next Saturday. Miss Joy, queen OF
last seasons two year fillies, is ex-
pected tonight.
It will be an open race in the
opinion of many turf experts, al
though there is disposition in some
quarters to install Miss JOY as the
favorite. Hephaistos' chances went
soaring. however. when he smashed
the Pimlico track record for the dis
tance by running a nAile and a six
teenth in 1:442-5 yesterday. The old
mark is 1:45 1-5 held Jointly by
Sennings Park and Jeg.
Mark Garner it is announced. viii
ride Miss Joy, who will run coupled
in the betting with st. Henry.
Other probable preakness starters
are Ex-JuT , Grass, Pirate Gold. Gal
ant Man, Chaplain. Missionary. Oil
Man, Relay. Spanish Maze. Meroutio,
Hea. Bull Dog Drummond. Caretaker
and Piilory.