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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
RUSSIANS TOLD TO MAKE DEFINITE ANSWER

Genoa. April 15.-The Russian dele- gates were told toda yto anwser defl- nitely yes or no as to whether they will put into practice the conditions of the Cannes resolution and the guarantees contained in the London experts report, according to a French communique Issued tonight subse- quent to the adjournment of leng- thy meeting between the allied lead CTS and the Russians.
 It seemed impossible, said the French statement, to get anything tangible from the soviet delegates who astonished the allied represen- tatives by demanding 5O,000, 900, ,00G gold rubles as the amount due Rus sla because of foreign intervention This is. two and half times greater than the amount the allies claim from Russia.
 An Italian statement regarding the meeting was more optimistic. It pointed out that the subjects discuss ed are vaster in scope than was dreamed when the Genoa conference originated.
 This" says the statement, 'is an attempt to bring about the co-exist- ence In the world of finance, economy and commerce. of two opposite re- gimes-capitalism and communism This morning the experts were strug- gling in Kingdom of figures and in the afternoon the leaders took the discussion back into the kingdom of principles"
 The bolshvik delegates have been asked to expedite the discussion as much as possible and the converse tions will be resumed as soon as pos sible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
Humor Not Tolerated In Officeholders of
 Democratic Beliefs

Washington, April Especially Democratic postmasters and other officials whose terms have not ex- pired will be permitted to complete such terms if charges of any charac- ter, sometimes preferred by "deserv- Ing republicans who want the Jobs, are not brought against them
 A charge of "pernicious activity Is easily brought. In conducting the business of the government, humor will not be tolerated The most per- tinent case in point has recently been revealed.
 In the postoffice at Tallapoosa, Ga, there was attached until recently a caHoon. On the left was the face of a strong jawed American citizen. Un- derneath was written: He Wanted a Change" To the right was the same face. Strength had yielded to the sourness of chagrin and disappoint- ment. Underneath was written. He Got It."
 The postmaster of the Tailapoosa office was Victor L. Howe. He was a good postmaster. In addition. he was a veteran of the World war. But these facts did not save him He was summarily removed. It was not charged that he attached the cartoon to the wall. But 1t was said that he Knew of it's presence in the building.
 An acting postmaster. a republican n. was appointed to serve until examin- ations could be held. Protests of eSn- ator Harris of Georgia, have availed nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
NEW WARN|NGSOF
 THIRD STAGE OF
 FLOOD ARE GIVEN
Flood Period of Mississippi May Will Be Extended
 Into May, Says
 Weather Bureau
By Aasncintetl Prna.

Memphis, April, 15.--Heavy rains in the water sheds of the upper trio- utaries of the Mississippi during the past as hours. today. caused United States Weather Bureau officials to issue warnings that a third stage of high water in the central and lower reaches of the Mississippi river must be expected and that the flood period would be prolonged into May In the central portions and until the latter part of next month in che lower river.
 The certainty that a long fight to hold back the flood waters was fac ing them hurried United States ana levee board engineers to renewed eff forts to strengthen the embank- ments on both sides of the waterway from Cairo southward Reports tonight say that the levees at all points south of Cairo are hold ing safely. but extra forces of work men have been set to work repairing and re-enforcing weak points and topping low places with sand bags and barricades of heavy timbers in anticipation of the rise, the first swell of which reached Memphis to- day.
 Reports from all points south of
 
 slowly and a third rise is now com ing down both the Ohio and Missouri. with heavy rains reported in the wa tersheds of the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers.
 The levee below Hickman, Ky, which gave considerable trouble oil the first crest stage has been re- paired, and engineers declare 1t will hold back the water now in sight above that point.
 Tn the St. Francis district, ex- tending from the Missouri state line to the mouth of the St Francis river, no serious trouble has developed, al- though a statement issued tonight by Harry N. Pharr, chief engineer of the district says that the incline to- ward the river has been cut by wave wash at a number of places and re- pairs are being rushed. He expresses satisfaction with the outlook.
 At Old Town, Ark, repair work is going forward. the sublevees being extended far beyond the threatened sections where caving has occurred for several weeks.
 Greenville, Miss. tonight reports a stage of 51 feet, the highest ever rec orded on the guage there. Engineers say that the levees In that section will stand a stage of 53 feet with out trouble occurring. The Missis- sippi river commission spent the day at Greenville and gave a hearing on complaints of the state levee officials that certain levee work constructed under government supervision was not up to specifications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
By Associated Press

New York, April 15.-The story of a gigantic waterspout which chased the Cunard Liner Car mania half an hour and then sud denly subsided when it was ai- most upon the hard driven ship was told by officers and passeng- CTS when she arrived today after a round trip to the near east. The liner was about 500 miles cut of New York when the spout was sighted. At first. passengers said, it appeared as slight disturbance of water about eight miles south of her stern. Then the waves were twisted and churned and hurled skyward with terrific force in an ever increasing volume while myriad colors played through the angry mass of water.
 For a time. they stated, 1t stood still while Captain G. w. Nelson, after pronouncing it a big waterspout ordered the liner sent ahead st full speed. At almost the same moment the spout seemed to take wings and rushed after the big ship.
 Passengers crowded aft. Smoke belched from the ships tunnels while the Carmania strained every atom of her strength to es- cape. As the spout travelled it grew larger. It widened rapidly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
ISOVIETS PRESENT BILL TO ALLIES FOR FIFTY BILLION GOLD RUBLES
Passengers Tell How Liner Chased By Huge Waterspout

and lowered high in the air, throwing off tons of spray.
 At first passengers thought 1t just a wonderful phenomenon. They began to bet on it's speed. on whether 1t could catch the boat, or pass 1t. Then, as it lowered in the Carmania's wake. gaining rapidly, it suddenly oc- cured to the passengers that 1t carried certain death with it- that the race was one for life.
 The spout continued to gain until it was almost on the ship. The passengers huddled, awe stricken along the decks watch ing the oncoming mass of water. It had only 10 reach out for the ship-and 1t subsided as suddenly as it had risen. Five minutes later there was nothing to show there had been any disturbance of the placid ocean.
 Frederick Pratt, Standard oil company official. said it was the most terrifying but at the same time the most wonderful sight he had ever seen. Captain Nelson smiled when he was asked about 1t.
 'I'll never tell what would would have happened if 1t had caught us.' he said. Tn fact, I never could have told. We would have been listed as missing on the marine register"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
Want 35 Billion For Damages From Expeditions of Dene- kine, KoIchak and WrangeI, and Is Billion For Other Damages
By Associated Press

Paris, April 15.-A Havas Agency dispatch from Genoa tonight said the Russian soviet delegation to the Genoa economic conference presented bill of 50,OOO,O00,O ,O0O gold rubles to the allies late today.
 The bill was made up of 35.OOO.OOO, 900 gold rubles, said the dispatch, for damages suffered in Russia from the expeditions of Denikine, Kolchnk, and WrangeL. Rnd 15,OOO.OOO.OOO for other damages, including the loss of Beasarabia to Rumania. The dis- patch adds that the soviet delegates claimed that while recognising Rus sia's pre-war debt they were cred itors to the allies and not debtors.
 Prime Minister Lloyd George, the Havana dispatch asserted, informed the Russians that their claim was unadmissble and was contrary to all reason and justice. It said he re- quested them to reconsider and bring in a reply favorable to the allied de- mands, otherwise there was no object in continuing the Genoa conference So far as Russia was concerned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
LEVER QUITS BOARD
South Carolinian's Resignation Ef-
 fective Next Week

Washington. April 15.-Asbury F. Lever announced his resignation from the farm loan board. effective next week Mir. Lever has been 8 member of the board since August, 1919. when he resigned as member of the House from South Carolina to accept the membership.
 Tie resignation of MT. Lever from the farm loan board leaves a va cancy to be filled by President Hard ing from within the democratic party. The farm loan act requires that no more than two of the four appointive members shall be of the same po- litical party. the Secretary of the Treasury belng an ex-officio member.
 The remaining members are Charles F. Lobdell of Kansas and W g. A. Smith of Iowa, both republicans, and w. H. Joyce of California. . dem ocrat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

Hu.,n@s. in west 100 per cent im- proved. says Meyer.
 sub.idy bllI would place Warrior at mercy of roads. says Bankhead. Congress Is expected to remain in ,essfon all summer long. Bedridden youth becomes spiendid wireless sender.
 Internatfonale mades little progress at Berlin convention- America lucky not to be at 1enoa French leader says.
 House commftte to consider onAy Ford's Shoals bid.
 SuecuIatfon on Wall gtreet yester- day of violent nature.
 Fighting to prevent further de- clines in cotton goods.
 Nonunion fields of West Virginia will not strike.
 STATE
 Alabama nine defeats Yale ball team 14 to 1. tat law decision.
 LOCAL
 Knights ready for grand encamp- ment at Crescent City.
 Intensive campaign for boys inc dustrfsl school beGins.
 Cabaniss invites date on plans of city government.
 Glenn to defend school boards at civic forum meet.
 Dr. Gewin and associates announce big investment plans
 Bar association of state meets at TutwfIer Friday
 Birmfnghan can now boast of 7b new-made citisens.
 AIdermanic system brought men of highest type into city service. Vols beat Baroas . to Q and even sesaeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
MCCORMACK IMPROVING
Tenor Takes Nourishment for First
 Time in Several Days
By Associated Press

New York, April l5.-For the first time in several days John McCor- mack. the tenor. who has been criti- cally i'll of a throat affection, was able to take nourishment tonight, ac . cording to bulletin issued by the attending physicians.
 MT. Mccormack has been resting comfortably since p. m. today, when anti-toxin was ministered," the bulletin said. He has been able during this period to take a little nourishment for the first time in several days"
 The physicians announced that it probably would be necessary again to lance the singers throat tomorrow. They declared. however, that they did not believe the operation would be as serious or delicate as the three that have preceded 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
THREE CHILDREN DROWN
 WHEN CANOE CAPSIZES
By Associated Press

Findlay, Ohio, April f5-Three children were drowned in the Blanch- ard river near here this evening when canoe in which they were padding struck a submerged stump and cap sized
 The dead are Harry Newhart, 12; Samuel Meeks. II, and Flo Meeks, g. sister of Samuel. Kenneth Stump, 12 a fourth member of the party, es- caped by catching hold of a tree to which he clung until rescued. The children had, padded about a mile on the swollen water of the river when the accident occurred.
 Policemen and firemen patrolled the river for several hours tonight with grappling hooks in an effort to recover the bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
O'NEAL TO SPEAK AT
 MACON FORD MEETING
By Associated Press

Atlanta, April 15.-Former Gov ernor o'Neal.of Alabama has accepted the invitation to address the state wide meeting in Macon, Ga, April 22. in the interest of Henry Ford's bid for Muscle Shoals, it was an- nounced here late today by Walker T. Lee, secretary of the state or- ganization which is in charge of the meeting.
 Other speakers announced by Mir. Lee are: Mayors Stewart. Savannah: Williams, Macon: Key. Atlanta; W. J. Vereen. Moultrie. Ga, chairman of the State Democrat Executive com mittee; James A. Perry. of the Geor- gia railroad commission and c. ". Mcclure, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
SENATOR FRANCES MESSAGE RECEIVED BY PREMIER

Genoa. April 15--Prime Minister Lloyd George, head of the British delegation at the economic confer ence, today received a cable message from Senator Joseph l. France of Maryland, saying he was about to pro- pose a resolution in the American Senate asking that America be repre- sented at the conference.
 The message was referred to the secretary general of the conference The British attitude was ascribed as being that the British government could not interfere with the affairs of another nation and that of course any decision on American participa- tion must be left to the United states government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
CHARGES AGAINST
 STEINER MAYNOW
 BE CLOSED MATTER
Unless General Institutes Suii Against Silver, Incident Is Ended-Press Associa-
 tion's Apology
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-Herald.
 k00 nn nvtHanu Ruil1lrU

900 Davidson Building.
 Washington. April i5.-(SpeciaI)-- Unless General R. E. Steiner of Mont gomcry, persists in his expressed in- tantion to institute libel proceedings against Gray silver. Washington rep resentativs of the American Farm Bureau Federation. the charge of the federation that the general. in be- half of the Alabama Power company. sought by the suggestion of s2.5oO.- 900 to wean the federation from its support of Henry Ford. who desires to acquire Muscle Shoals. will be a closed incident.
 The apology of the United Press Association was complete, and was accepted both by General Steiner and the Alabama Power company Thoni- as ". Martin, president of that com pany, has so notified the New York manager of the United Press.
 If the newspapers of the country which carried ths original story of the United Presa. carried also the second story, declaring the general entirely exonerated. General Steiner will not proceed against them.
 It Is not certain. however. that General Steiner will abandon his plan to sue Silver.
 The letter of MT. Martin, president of the Alabama Power company to K. c. Bickel. vice president. United Press Association, New York. which. sue cinctly reviews the situation and it's results. follows;
 You called to see us on Tuesday last regarding the charges of the American Farm Bureau Federation that Gen. R. F.. Steiner had of fered virtual bribe to the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation. which your associations had sent out to various newspapers.
 you stated that in sending the story your reporter was imposed upon by MT. Gray Silver which caused you to carry the story in the form in which 1t appeared in the various pa- pers which printed your dispatch. and you agreed that the entire oc- currence was quite unfortunate.
 Your news bulletin of April TO-, reporting the proceedings before the House military affairs committee showed there was no founda- tion whatever for the charges and was complete exoneration of Gen eral Steiner by the military affairs committee as well as a vindication of the Alabama Power company in re- gard to the same; and we wish to express our appreciation of the spirit In which you have taken up the mat ter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
AUGUSTA HAS POSTAL
 SAVING OF $100,000

Washington. April 15.-(speciaD-- Augusta. Ga.. has a postal saving of $100,0o0. Ensley, Alabama, which fell from that class in December, has not IS yet regained it's footing.
 The standing among southern cities In respect to postal savings follows:
 Louisville, $295,983; Pensacola, s27s,055; Memphis 317s,059; Jack sonville, $170.910 Birmingham. $155.- ss2; San Antonio. $145,eS5; Miami, s13s,s53; Norfolk, s1S1.297; Augusta, s12o,445 Tampa. s11.s51.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
TROUBLE IN RANKS
 OF t. O.P. PLEASES
 DEMOCRATIC BODY
Republican Members Becom- ing Accustomed to Roast Cabinet - President in
 Only Reinforcement"
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age Herald,
 BOO Davidson HuIfdInn


 800 Davidson BuiIdinR. Washington, April 1b.-tSpecial)- According to the democratic national committee, today, when republican ns roast republicans. it is time that the sountry took cognizance of the situa- tion.
 Reference was made to the fact that independent republicans in Congress iare expressing their opinions, Tn most brutal frankness, of cabinet officers. and in some in- stances, of the administration.
 Representative Woodruff of Michi- gan. republican, has just completed a terrific arraignment of Attorney General Daugherty who 1t was all legged permitted the sale of the Lin coin Motors Co. to Henry Ford be- fore that company had discharged an obligation to the government amounting to ss,000,00o.
 Representative Johnson of South Dakota, has just completed a sensa : tional attack against Secretary of War Weeks based on the alleged grounds that Weeks has been re- creant to his duty in disposing of surplus war supplies. This repubii- can member. regarding report that Weeks previously had sent to Con- gress. in which he spoke of goods disposed of and the price it brought. characterized it as Fraudulent. mis- leading, and crimina1ly deceitful."
 The satisfaction which the demo- cratic national committee gets out of the situation is not based on the guilt or innocence of the officials attacked. but on the fact that 1t Is apparently. becoming popular for republicans. on the eve of the congressional elections to lambast republicans. and cry aloud their shortcomings.
 According to the committee thi. argues that independent republica ms are, aware that the country is "sore" with this administration. and that 1t behooves them to make an alibi. to let 1t be understood in unmistaka- ble language that they are not a part of 1t. The president continues to be the only republican Reinforcement" with which any proportion of the people is reasonab bly, satisfied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
BUSINESS woMEN oRGANIzE

Attalla. April 15.-(special)- Members of the local Business wom- ems club. san organization recently formeG have secured headquarters in the Chipley building. where rooms will be furnished in an attractive manner. At the last meeting of the club an order was given for a radio phone outfit which will be installed in the club rooms, where programs will be given regularly. 1t is an- nounced. Many forward steps are be- Ing planned by this progressive body of womsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16
Ford-Power ( Company Ball Game Plan of
 Florence Merchant
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Ke-HerAld.
 800 Davidson Building

 Washington, April 15.-tSpe- al)-Photographs of an unique baseball team have been sent to Alabama members of Congress and certain government officials. An enterprising mercnant of Florence arranged the team just as the baseball season was open ing, and just as the Muscle Shoals controversy reached It's height.
 The players are mannikins of a variety of doll, and each Is la beled. The umpires are Chairman Kahn and Norris of the House committee on military affairs and the Senate committee on agriculture. The batteries are: For Henry Ford-Gray Silver, catcher, and Senator Underwood, pitcher; for the Alabama Power company Secretary Weeks, catcher and secretary Mellon. pitcher.
 J. W. worthington, Ford's agent, plays first base for Ford, and Representative Almon Is as- signed the position of shortstop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

jury attacked were law-abiding citi- zens.
 The letters were handed to Judge Grayson to read, and the one from the governor stated that he did not believe that the charges were true but that the jury commissioners should look into the matter.
 Commenting on the action of the jury commissioners the report said: When jury commissioners assume the authority of selecting only those who agree with them to serve on juries they are striking at the very heart of our legal machinery. and we wig orously condemn such practice as tending to give to the jury commits sion the power, through successive elimination, to fill the jury box with men of their own selection. to punish the expression of opinions different from their own, to color with their bias or opinions the entire jury roll and thus to control the administration of Justice. 6 thing so shocking. so enormously fraught with potential evils and 80 un-American that we think prompt steps should be taken to end once and forever such prac- tices."
 The grand jury recommended that steps we taken at once to prevent the sale of any indecent book. pamphlet print or paper The grand jury said that they understood such books or pamphlets were sold in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-16

A further sensation was caused when Judge Claude A. Grayson cited Robertson into court late this after noon for contempt of court for of- fering to fight J. Roger Burgett. cashier of the Peoples bank and fore- man of the grand jury, while he was tsstifying as q witness, saying he would make 1t a personal matter, and that he would give Burgett satisfac- ton if he went on the outside of the jury room.
 Robertson pleaded guilty to the charge, saying that there was bad feeling between him and Burgett be- cause he supported Lag Schwartz for city commissioner in 1920 against George B. Crawford, who was elected.
 Judge Grayson fined Robertson $10, which he paid. Foreman Burgett said that he had the right to question Robertson, and that when Robertson handed over to the solicitor two let ters that had been written to the gov ernor by Mrs. Kate Hagan of the Civic and Patriotic league. charging that former grand jury was com posed of law violators. boot1eggers, criminals and a sprinkling of gem tlemen. he thought that he should re- sent the jury commissioners action, and that if his name had been taken from the jury box that he would have considered that his honor had been attacked as the members of the grand