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Evening star., 1922-06-03
BR0ADHURsT, BEATEN
4. AT SEA, ASKS $50, 900
By the Associated Press.


BALTIMORE, Nd, June 3.-Coun-
sci for George Broadhurst, New York
playwright and theatrical producer.
who yesterday caused the arrest OF
John b. Eymon, wealthy business man
OF San Francisco. on \ charge OF
assault on the high seas aboard the
steamship Colombia. filed suit In the
superior court today against Symon
for $4,000.
In the declaration the dramatist
recites that he sailed from the Pa
cific coast on May last and when
the vessel WAS nearing Havana on
May rs he was attacked and % badly
beaten by symon that his life was
despaired of.
Symon yesterday was released by
United States Commissioner Supplee
under $4,000 bond for the action OF
the federal court.
At the hearing Broadhurst testi-
fed that Symon attacked him be-
cause he had objected to g noisy
disturbance in an adjoining state
room occupied by Symon.
Neither Mr.. Symon nor his counse!
would discuss the case today. The
attorney said Mr.. Symon would re-
main within easy distance OF Balti-
more to respond at once to any cali
requiring his presence here.
Mr.. 6eoadhurst. 1t was understood.
left for New York by train
Evening star., 1922-06-03
YANKEE FLAPPER FAD
AMONG GERMAN GIRLS
GETSI"RAUS NIT 'EM"
By GEORGE wIrrE.

By Wireless 70 The Star and Chicago Daily
Ness. Copyright. 1872.
BERLIN. June with the ar
rival among American tourists OF
young women OF the "napper" va
riety the German girls have yielded
to the fad. Isadora Duncan, the
dancsr. who returned from the
land OF soviets with bobbed hair
and mannfsh clothes and whose
pictures are shown In the movies
and magazines. also did her part
In this direction.
The result OF II all IN that the
public, which feels anything but
kindly disposed toward the latest
American fashion. is expressing its
disapproval of fiapperism in the
emphatic manner characteristic Of
this nation Many girls have AL
ready been discharged from their
positions. The average employer,
instead OF approving the napper
idea. declares that he wants a
stenoGrapher or bookkeeper in his
place and not q doll.
Newspapers have taken UP the
issue and they are almost unani-
nous In denouncing the fiappcr
idea as q menace to the German
haus frau.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
project ANIMAL ACTS.
Commons Committee Says Train.
ers' Cruelty Should Stop.

LONDON, June 3-Wild animals
used for exhibition purposes or in
animal acts" in the circuses and
theaters should be protected from the
wanton cruelty displayed by some OF
their trainers. declares the report Of
4 house OF commons committee.
Performances in which the animals
are terrorixed or subjected to risk OF
injury should be forbidden, tho report
recommends: the training Of chimpan-
should be prohibited, and perform
ances Of the larger carnfvora, such
as lions and tigers, carefully super
vised
Evening star., 1922-06-03
Fifteen Witnesses to Include
Father Of Ward.

WHITE PLAINS, N. 2, Juno a.
The grand jury will consider the kill.
Ing of Clarence Peters. former Navy
man. by Walter s. Ward, wealthy
bakers. son. next Monday. 1t was
learned today. Fifteen or more wit
tesses will be summoned, 1t is under
ttood, including George 8. Ward,
father Of the confessed slayer; Mrs.
Walter s. Ward and two maids in the
Wards New Rochelle home, Lulu Bar
fows and Amy Mild.
! Westchester county officials began
their second days investigation OF
James ]. Cunningham's story. De.
spite their failure to substantiate q
1ingle phase of Cunningham's story,
those in authority seemed convinced
that the former race track mans
etatement was based upon actual
facts. Sheriff Werner declared that
Pc would put the man held as q ma-
3erial witness through q two-hour
eross-examination again today.
Embittered By Arrest.
! Cunningham, who apparently IL .
well known character in the under
Eorld. only laughs when he Is told
bis stories do not stapd investiga-
tion. He seems embittefed by his ar
fest and says that the authorities will
fet no more help from him 30 long
As he is held in Jail.
: When investigators went to STAN.
ford. Conn. to follow up Cunning.
hams story. they were unable to find
any one that fitted into the case
They did see and talk to Rogers"
but he soon proved that he had no
connection with the Ward-PeterA
case.
Statement Disavowed.
I Dr. Daniel Hanrahan, whose name
was brought into the affair by Gun.
ninHham as the physician who
treated Jackson. the man shot and
wounded by Ward when Peters was
killed. disavowed CunninSham's state
mant.
DR.. Hanrahan's brother denied he
took . confession by the wounded man
as described by Cunningham, and said
that no such man had been in STAN.
ford to his knowledge. He also re-
marked the coincidence that Walter
s. Wards wife was Beryl Curtis be-
fore her marriage and that she was
q Stamford girl.
An attorney for Cunningham ap-
peared at the Jail here with the pris-
oner's mother and stated that he had
been retained in his interests. He
said he would attempt to free Cum
ningham on q habeas corpus writ un-
less oficiaIs examined Cunningham
quickly and gave him his freedom
soon.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
RUSSIANS SAFE IN vARnA.
By the Associated Prsss.

By the Associated Pfsss,
vARNAt Bulgaria. June s-The sur
vIvors Of hundreds of Russian fam
lilies feeling from odessa and the cri-
mean ports are arriving here In small
boats and or. RATS equipped with sails.
Many are succumbinG In their ef-
Iorts to escape from RussiA, some OF
the frail craft being wrecked. Others
perish by hunger and thirst. typhus
and exposure 70 the. elements,
Some of those arriving have NO
clothing other than bathing suits.
having escaped from the beaches.
The soviet government 10 granting no
permits foe departure fr6lm the coun.
txys - !: 8. :. ....,.-....----..-.--
Evening star., 1922-06-03
DELAYS LOAN TO CHINA
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC. June S.-Foreign Minister
Uchida today told 4 deputation of the
Kenseikai party that Japan would not
support a political loan to China until
the unificatiou Of China was effected.
Chinese provincial armies would have
to be abolished, he said. With the coun-
try pacified and unified. he said, Japan
would cooperate with the powers i'm
support OF China.
He denied reports that Japan was
favoring Gen. Chang Tso-lin in his
thus far unsuccessful war against Gen.
Wu Pei-fu.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
BOY HELD AS SLAYER.

PORTLAND. Ind, June 3-Robert
Silvers, nine years old, 10 held on a
charge OF first-degree murder here
today ~ the result OF the fatal stab
binE yesterday OF nine-year-old Bar
nard Teeters.
The lads are alleged to have quar-
relied over a base ball glove. Follow
ing the quarrel. the Silvers boy OBJ
tained q kitchen knife and stabbed
kis playmate. according to police.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
FIRE HALrs INDUSTRY.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, June SIN
drst IN s1aaIy & .tspS spSn
still - 4 result Of fre IN the main
substation of the municipal electric
system shortly before midnight. The
Aauies, which originated from a short
circuit In q switchboard caused
damhxe estimated at from $4,000 ia
Evening star., 1922-06-03
WIFE DEFENDS MURDER.

ATLANTA. June S.--Mrs. Cora Lou
vinson, who killed her husband, DR..
w. d. vinson,- in = drugstore here
March 30 told the jury at her trial
yesterday, that for nineteen years he
had treated her cruelty. and that ct
he was preparing to kill her.
The trouble arose that day, she
continued. when he told her ne was
"going to marry Q younger woman
a.. he was tired Of IN old hysterical
woman like, me- ...7----1--l I
Evening star., 1922-06-03
MCCORMICK RESIGNS
AS HARVESTER HEAD
by the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June 3.-Haroi6 F. Nc
Cormick resigned as head OF the In
ternationai Harvester Company yes
'terday.
Declining reelection. Mr.. Mccormick
nominated Alexander Legge. vice
president and general manager, who
was unanimously elected.
An executive committee OF fve. Sc
lected from the board OF directors
was created and Mr.. Mccormick was
named chairman Of the new body.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
COMMISSIONERS AT PICNIC.

The District Commissioners and
Chairman Focht of the House District
COMMITTEES, are guests today of Rep
resentative Fred N. Zihlman, at an
on arriving in Frederick, they hnd
that conditions outdoors are unfav-
orable. ARRANGEMENTS have been made
to have the party within doors.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
KILLS BABY's PHYSICIAN.

! KOKOMO. Ind, June 3.--A bullet
wound received when a revolver was
accidentally discharged by falling
from the holster of Police Onicer Will
bur Randall, caused the death last
night Of Dr. 8. D. Hadheld. The police
man had taken his baby to the ply
Sician's5 once for treatment
Evening star., 1922-06-03
POINCARE DEMANDS
RUSSIA WITHDRAW
IMMENSE WAR BILL
Continued from First Pass.)
Washington until the basis Of the
had been changed.
Locked On With DlsspprovaL

had been changed.
Looked On With DisapprovaL
1t was recalled, however. that the
Russian memorandum objected to by
Premier .Poincare has been looked
upon here with general disapproval,
being regarded as . redsclaration OF
soviet policies which have long been
q barrier to relations between the
United States and Russia. There are
evidences that withdrawal OF the
memorandum would be . develop
ment highly gratifying to the State
Department: even though this gov
exchanges to bring it about.
In view Of the general feeling that
the powers who initiated The Hague
meeting should take the lead in de-
termining Its agsnda, no ofhcials hsre
would forecast today whether a reply
would be necessary to the French
memorandum. That was q question.
1t was said. which could only be de-
cided after the official text had been
studied carefully.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, June 2-Five new peers
will be created on the occasion OF
the kings birthday. June 4. for con-
spicuous public services. They are
Sir Robert Hudson Berwick, who
throughout the war provided hospital
treatment for sick and wounded
colonial officers; Sir Joseph Robinson,
for national and imperial services;
Immense service during the war in
connection with the food supply and
cold storage arrangements; Sir SAM
:uel J. Waring, who equipped and
maintained a hospital during the war.
and Sir Archibald Williamson. These
men are baronets and will be raised
to barons.
Sir Auckland Geddes. ambassador
to the United States. will receive the
grand cross Of ST. Michael and St.
George. while two prominent govern.
ment officials. Lieut.. Col. Leopold G.
NJ. s.. Amery, parliamentary and imam
cial secretary to the admiralty, and
Lieut.. Col. Leslie Orme Wilson, Joint
parliamentary secretary to the treas
ury. will become privy councillors.
fifteen new baronets, among them
viscount Northclifre's brother. Hide
brand Harmsworth. and other noted
provincial magnates and public bene-
factors.
Forty-two commoners will become
knights for various public services.
among them Henry Fielding Dickens,
son Of Charles Dickens; A. Maurice
Low, English author and journalist
OF Washington. D. c.; William Mills,
inventor Of the hand grenade bear
ing his name; Aldred J: Rice-oxley.
and Herbert Atkinson Barker, spe-
cialist in bone setting and bloodless
surgery.
Evening star., 1922-06-03
Veteran OF the Press.

A Maurice Low, chief correspond
ent in America OF the London
Morning Post, has had long career
as . Newspaper man. He was a cor
respondent in Cuba during the Span
ish- American war. He has written
numerous publications. includin g "Ths
American Peoples" Protection in the
United States,'' America at Home. "
etc
Mr. Low was born in London in
1860 and was educated in the, kings 8
College School. Austria He has re-
ceived the degree OF NJ A. from Dart
mouth College. He already holds
honorary titles. being a Chevalier de
POrdre de Leopold and q member OF
the Imperial Order OF the Rising Sun.
In addition, he is a member of the
american Academy of Political and
Social Science, the American Political
Science Association. the American
Social Science Association. and the
Cosmos Club. He resides in the Con-
necticut apartments.
Evening star., 1922-06-03

OF good material. His general ap.
pearance, the police stated, failed to
support his story Of being an timer
ant strike breaker.
J GRANT rTTpv onTz s0oN
Evening star., 1922-06-03
CAPTURE WOUNDED
MAN IN WARD CASE

Continued from First PaEe.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08

if thoroughly sprayed, a great diff ference is noted in weeks time.
 Q. In setting out good size tomato plants now for fall crops. would it be good idea to prune off sore of the limbs? P. S., Pinson.
 A. Some of the lower limbs might be removed but avoid too much trimming. After the plants are set and begin to show new life then you may remove other older growth which might prove drag on the plant.
 70. have .. small rich bottom that l want to set in Bermuda onions as soon as the sets come in. I have raised fine onions on the same ground, but last year the rust or mildew ruined them. Can this be prevented, and how? c. S., R. F. D., Morris.
 A. Miidew or rust is often bad on onions, particularly in damp. situa- tions. When you ,ut in the sets distribute sulphur the fufrows 50 to 100 pounds to the acre. After plants are up spray at two or three week intervals with a pound and a half dry lime sulphur to :, :allons of water. Bordeaux mixture is an other effective spray-ono ounce of dry Bordeaux tn the gallon of water Is probably strong enough to con trol,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
Increase by 5000 Autos m AIabamG

Montgomery July 7.-(speciaL)- More than r,OOO citizens of Alabama own automobiles now who did not own them ast yetr, according to records on the number of automo- b'les licenses issued up to July 1, which were made public by the state tax commissfo today. At the begin ming of the fiscal year October 6s,422 persons held licenses on pri- vGte automo biles. while this numbol increased to 74.s62 by July 1. an in- crease of 5,540.
 The number of taxicabs in opera tion in Alabama has shown gre t decrease, there being 3.S11 licenses last year compared with 2,547 cn July 1. Total truck licenses issued last year were 9.110 compared with 9,620 up to July 1.
 In Jefferson county the number of private automobiles incres sed from 12,37s tc 14,305; in M~o1Ie county, from 4,e1S to 5,43e and in Montgom- cry county from 3,993 to 4,227.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
DAUGHERTY WILL
 HOLD HEARING ON
 LIQUOR THURSDAY
Representatives of Govern ment, Anti-SaIoon League and Shipping Board Will
 Offer Testimony
Rx AssocIated Preaa

Washington, July 7.-Attorney Gen. eral Daugherty has arranged to con- duct hearing next Thursday on the question of the legality of permitting the sale of intoxicating beverages on shipping board vessels, 1t was learned today at the department of justice.
 The hearing. 1t was said at the justice department, will give an op- portunity for all interested in the matter to present their views and will aid the attorney general in formulat- ing his opinion as to the legality of sale of liquor aboard American ves- sels beyond the territorial limits of the United States. This opinion re- gently was asked for by Secretary Mellon.
 Late today the department of jus- tice issued the following statement:
 There will be a hearing at the de- partment of justice at 3:3o p. m, July IS, as to whether the eighteenth amendment to the federal constitution ply to American ships on the high seas.
 Hearing Public
 Tt will be public to persons having interest In either side of this ques- tion. The decision to grant a hearing grows out of an effort on the part of the department of justice to see that everybody concerned in the question here involved has an opportunity TO present his views.
 There will be present representa- tives of the shipping board and the prohibition commissioner of the treas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
WOODMEN READY FOR
 CAMP AT "BRAND0N'

Mobile. July = tspeciaL)-The southern encampment of the uniform rank, woodmen of the World. to open in Mobile next Monday will be known as Camp Brandon, in honor of Judge w. W. Brandon, candidate for gover- nor of Alabama in the forthcoming election primary.
 Sovereign camp officials are already arriving in the city, preparing for the gathering which is expected to be unusually large this sumner.
 Monroe park, overlooking Mobile bay, has been selected as the site for the camp. Daily routine has been prescribed including reveille, assem- hly. fatigue call, mess, inspection. guard mount, drills, retreat and call to quarters.
 Members of "A companies from five southern states have signified their intention of joining the encampment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
Twin Cities Mayors Deny That Trouble
 Exists in Strike
Bv AssocInted Preas

Albany, July 7.-After declaring that both sides have conducted themselves decently," Mayors E. C. Payne of Albany, and James A. Nelson of Decatur, on the part of the Twin Cities today isued a formal statement to the effect that call for troops. incident to re- ported trouble between strikers and railroad guards. had never been considered"
 The statement asserted that there has been absolutely no trouble and we do not anticipate any"
 Effort to place responsibility For a call for troops last night had not succeeded, it was stated.
 Three arrests have been made at Albany Decatur since the strike was called, it was said, on charges of carrying concealed weapons. These defendants were declared to be non union men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
WOMEN CANDIDATES
 IND0RSED BY LEAGUE

Mobile, July Especial l.)-Four members of the League of Women Voters have been given unqualified support by the organization in their race for county offices. Mrs. G. o. Johnson, Miss Anna P. McGowan, Mrs. F. l. Spaulding and Mrs. Frank Cam mack will be aided in their candidacy.
 The movement started today is an inauguratio of step to place women in a majority of county seats in order to present views indorsed by the Wo- men Voters League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
PETITION OF CEMENT
 PRODUCERS TAKEN UF

Montgomery, July 7.-(Special.)- + The public service commission to- day heard and took nder advises ment the petition cf A. J. Rihe, traf- fic manager, representing the Kirk patrick Sane and Cement mpany of Birmingham and other cement and gravel companies, for reduction in freight rates on sand and gravel shipped from points on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad to points in the Birmingham distruct on all stations touched by the railroads entering Birmingham.
 MT. Ribe, who appeared for the petitioners, contended that the pres ent rates are unreasonable. H
 c. B. Quinn, assistant to the vice president of the Louisville and Nash lille, gave testimony for the rail- road in which he contended that the rates are Justified by companions with other rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
POLICEMAN HELD FOR
 ATTACKING NEGRO

Mobile, July Special)-Charged with assaulting Freddie Fincher with an iron pipe, Policeman Reynolds surrendered at the county jail today and made bond for his appearance at preliminary hearing.
 Reynolds has been stationed along the waterfront. Neither party to the case would discuss the affray, both stating their intention of awaiting arraignment before presenting facts. Police officials say they have never received a report of the occurrence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
WEAVER RETURNS By Associated Press

V Girard. July 7.--l. A. Weaver. for-' mer mayor and clerk of 0irard, re. turned here today after his release under bail of s2.50o on an indictment charging embezzlement of $2.6o0 of city funds at Scale. Weaver has been confined in the Russell county 5ail for the past three months. His ty1Al probably will be held at the fA1l term Of court at Scale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
WILEY DEAD
FarmerRille Man Dies Result O,
 Wounds Inflicted by Black
By Associated Press

7 Selma. July 7.--Georgs Miley, 20, of Fasmersville, Lowndes county. died in Selma hospital today from the effects of blow struck by q negro boy who used baseball bat in his attack on him. The difficulty is alleged to have occurred at . ball game near Farmersville.
 The negro made his escape and searching parties are now securing that section for him. Miley, who was prominently connected, never re- gained consciousness after being hit by the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08

ury department, on the part of the government. Requests to be heard have been received from the Anti Saloon league and certain steamship lines. A brief from any interested person on this subject will be re- ceived and considered by the depart ment of justice and spokesmen for in- terested organizations of various kinds will be given an opportunity to make oral arguments.
 "The questions to be determined is whether the eighteenth amendment and the national prohibition act ap- ply to American ships when on the high seas; and, further, whether with in the American threemile limit the possession and sale of liquors for beverage purposes Is prohibited on foreign vessels"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
EIGHT BALES EACH

Heflin, July 7.-(special.)-J. A. Burgess of Edwardsville, celebrated his seventy-seventh birthday re- gently Only his children, eight m number, were present at this oc- casion.
 MT. Burgess surprisd his children by making them a present of eight bales of cotton each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
TURNER HOME RURNs

HefIIn, July 7.-(Special.) )-News was received in Heflin late Thurs day afternoon that the home and contents of J. J. Turner. who resides In East Clepurne, were destroyed by fire.
 The origin of the fire was caused by defective stove flue, 1t Is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
Garden Calendar for July
Vegetable Garden

  parsley cucumbers field butter bean endye kae kho rab Field Cropant sorghum forage Orchard-Spray Flower still nnffnn run4nrn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
1,50O More of Those Knitted Ties at
 59c

You will wear these ties and have them admired by men who will think you paid many times over 59c for them. Made like fine knit ties ought to be made-open ends, cathedral weaves and grenadines, in solid black, navy and brown, and, oh, boy, what wonderful color combination panel designs-two tones sombre effects- fancy stripes- marquisettes- Palm Beach and others They are simply wonderful, that's all there is to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
How Does Your Garden Grow?
By GEORGE B. M'VAY, SR.

AgHerad readers feature of their gardening Mir McVsy has behind him 32 scotsman practical ground gardener expmenter BirmnR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
Some More Krinkle Krepe Shirts to Sell For
 2.29

More, but not enough more to meet the de mands of men who are learning their greater comfort and beauty. We can't get enough of them. Cnuine Windsor crepes, made with or without collars-solid whites, tans, pin checks, pin stripes and hairline stripea-
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-08
Tropical Worsted, Mohair & Gaberdin.
 Suits for 22.95

This Mohar Cabdine of Birmingham who know from quality eph Loe clothing.
 This today will be full of clothing claims and naming all of vauehle quoting much lower
 than 2295 Yet the Lovean Joseph this in advance does hesitate patronage On worth tailoring worth while reduction contend that the thinking Birmingham chance display these exceptionally worthy