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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
No Change Tn Status
 Of Textile Strike

Gadsden, April -tspecia)- There has been no change in the status of the walkout of the textile workers at Alabama City, except the difference in the claims of the agent of the company and the officials of the union as to the number of em- ployes who walked out. The union officials claim that 75 per cent are out today while the mill manage ment claims that less than 45 per cent are out, as some of the employees have returned ito work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
WORLD CONFERENCE OF
 WOMEN RECOMMENDED
By AvsocIated Press

washington, April 1s.--An inter national conference of women. to be held in Washington for the purpose of "cementing international friendships through closer Understanding among women of the world" was recom- mended. in the report submitted to- day to the Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revo- iution by its international relations committee. The report also suggested that contact be established with sim liar societies in foreign countries with the same object in view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
Want Conference to Formu- late Policy by Which Pact May Be Absorbed and
 Given Approval
By As.lsoeIaled rress

Genoa, April l9.-The. German dele- gates and experts have not yet been able 10 find a formula whereby to compromise with the entente powers, without sacrificing the Russo German treaty, although they were in session st a very late hour tonight.
 Efforts are being made to- have the conference formulate a Russian policy in which the Russo German treaty can be absorbed. thus giving 1t the stamp Of conference approval and re- moving the cause of hard feeling
 The plain language of Premier Lloyd George to the German states men today over the treaty Incl lent, which al one. time threatened to dis rupt the economic conference was be- lieved to have cleared the political atmosphere but as neither the Ger man reply to the allies nor the Rus sian reply regarding acceptance of the conditions for the restoration of Russia was forthcoming, the situation IS stiil considered critical.
 Some of the neutrals described the Germans as embarrassed as how to find a way out of the difficulty. Mean- time, the work of the conference Is blocked. The neutial states have officially insisted that the agenda of the conference be discussed in the commissions and not In private con- versations among the chief delegates. To this the leaders rejoin that pre- liminary meetings are advisable in order to expedite the labors of the conference.
 Optimistic over Finances
 It is expected that once the Russo Germ controversy is disposed of, A.. .l.s ft far resume operations. The announce ment that J. P. Morgan will join the group of, bankers to discuss the pos sibility of floating an international loan for Germany has created an optimistic. feeling for the future finances of Europe.
 M Barthou of the French delega- ton tonigh confirmed that Premier Lloyd George had adopted a strong a attitude at today's meeting with the German foreign minister. pr. Rathe- nau M. Barthou. who is kept closely informed asto what Mir. Lloyd George is doing, said there was no room for on the part of Germany; there was no middle course. If the Germans insisted on maintaining the treaty. tn hesFrench could not deal with them on any of the commissions con corning Russia.
 "The most complete accord exists between France and England on the questions involved" he added.
 "I personally find the greatest and support on the part of the British premier"
 The opinion was expressed In French circles tonight that the Ger- mans are anxious to find way of settlement which. will keep them ac- tive members of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
NEWS OF KILByss TRIP
 INTERESTS WASHINGTON

Washington, April 1s.-(SpeciaL)- Inquiry from Alabama as to a Wash ington end of a newspaper story 10 the effect that Gov. Thomas E. Kilby and others would in the near future consult with Henry Ford in Detroit. brought no response from those, to whom 1t was submitted today.
 Thomas w. Martin, president of the Alabama Power company, just prior to his departure for, Alabama this afternoon. said that he had heard nothing of the plans of the governor. Those who represent MT. Ford in his effort to acquire Muscle Shoals, dis played surprise and declared their in- ability to throw. light on the sub ject.
 The information was heard In Washington. however, with keen in- terest. yt had ben whispered for some time that Mir. Ford was not en- tirely, satisfied with the situation and that he was anxious to consult with some one in authority who, had no ax to grind. Speculation was rife following the visit of the secretary ef Ford to Alabama for 1t was an evil dent indication that Mr. Ford was seeking first hand and uncoerced in- formation.
 Alnbamians in Congress who are ardentiy supporting the Ford offer. learned of the intention of Governor Kilby with grent satisfaction. They believe that Governor Kilby will have Influence with Ford in Inducing him to mako any reasonable concessions which would result in his offer be- ing accepted. Under present manage ment no progress has been made and it ,is doubtful whether or not the Ford proposition Is az strong today as when 1t was first submttted Alabamians In congress have publicly expressed themselves as dissatisfied
 (Csstinsel sn page twe.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
STATE AND JUSTICE
 FUND IS INCREASED

WaskinKton, April 10.--The Rn- nuai appropriation bIii for the state and justice departments carryirx s2S. .7OO. 900 an increase of g2, 2,3O0.O0O over the measure ns passed by the house wns passed today by the Senate and sent to conference. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
Dodge Is Conuicted
 Under Liquor Law
By Associated Press

Kalamazoo. Mich., April 10.-- Duvai Dodge, Detroit millionaire. and Rex Earl. m architect of KaIamasoo wer. convicted In circuit. court here late today on charge of Illegally possessing, transporting and furnishinE liquor. Attorneys for the defend- ants immediately gave notice of appeal and Judge Weimer with held sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

There need not be any fighting. And 1t would not come soon in any case for war preparations would have to be made in Russia under German da- rections. That would take time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

The allies may well worry. France. England and Italy have a total popu- lation of about 11s,ooo.ooo. Germany and Russia have population of 2oo.- 100000. In Germany and Russia popu- lations obey orders. They will fight If told to fight. There Is serious doubt in the minds of leading English men as to the response of England's population to an invitation to resume fighting on the continent, with more trenches, more tank. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

It is only necessary for the allies. advised by Lloyd George. to realize that you cannot make permanent white slaves of 2oo.ooo.ooo people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

They would all count, probably on getting three or four million. mon from here and ten billions or so more money. There might be some slight doubt even about that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

It will interest everybody, surprise many, to know that money all over the world Is cheaper than it has been for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

Lloyd George has told the French that the amount of gold they demand from Germany is more than the United States itself could pay. a. though we have two-thirds of the worlds gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
I oday

Very Cheap Money. The Under Dogs Com
 bine.
 Upper Dogs Annoyed. Europe's Kaleidoscope.
 By ARTHUR BRISBANE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20
BUY N BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

The danger now is that Russians and Germans. observing how easy 1t is to upset the allied equilibrium. may begin building alliances toward the east with Turkey. and various peoples that the bolshevists have been cul- tivating in Asia, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

With Russia for friend and ally, Germany's greatest problem. raw ma terial. is settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

The combination of Germany Rus sia and Turkey might mean Constan- tinople. the Dardanelies and later the Mediterranean, In the hands of Eng lands enemies, upsetting the careful diplomacy of centuries. Europe be- fore long may rue the washington conference battleship scrapping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

In Russia she can get Iron. coal. oil and platinum, much more valuable than gold. She can set copper in quantities unlimited. She has me chanics and managers that know how to utilize these things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-20

This news of the Russian German agreement is the biggest world news since the armistice. It means that the allies must content themselves with peace on the basis of that which Is possible-giving up dreams of the impossible. You may be sure there has been plain speaking by Eng lands representatives since the news came out
The labor world., 1922-07-01

is voice Of warning to tho leaders
of the waterway project. Dom It make
the mistake of being partisan. It will
do the cause injury. The labor Sec
tions and the DEMOCRATIC districts Of
the country will resent it. We need
their help and cooperation. Nothing
must be done to invite their opposi-
tion. Both Larson and Carss can he
equally useful in helping to put it
over. It should not be made an issue
in a congressional campaign in this
district. Such will be permitted only
by it's fool friends, or by those who
place party consideration above the
common welfare. A vote for either
Carss or Larson should be vote for
the deep waterway.
If we mistake not, the people will
not be deceived by any misleading is
sue. Mr.. Larson has already spoken in
behalf Of the Harding administration.
Il has his endorsement He is part of
it. He must stand or fall on its rec
ord. That means he must defend ship
subsidy, the Fordney tariff bill, the
railroad situation, the wholesale wage
cutting. program Of big business which
has had the sympathetic support Of
the government, and the whole reac-
tionary program Of the administration.
Upon such We expect to meet Mr..
Larson in the campaign and hope to
defeat him for reelection, offering in
his stead a constructive program with
a proven candidate who will vote for
and with the people at all times. The
fight is on. "Lay down McDuff, and
damn be he who first cries out,
enough.'
The labor world., 1922-07-01
READ Them AND WEEP

Senator Norris: No man can get
any other impression from reading
his address than that the secretsry
Of war believes that the only way to
save the country Is. to stop the de-
mand Of the people for self-govern-
ment. A people who are too ignor-
ant, who are" too unintelligent to
nominate their candidates for Of
flee, are not entitled to vote at. cleo
tions, are not entitled to self-goverh-
ment, and ought to be living under
a monarchial form of government.
Congressional Record.
Senator King: Notwtthsta nding
the work of the Washington confer
ence, which was. hailed by some Of
our friends as the greatest achieve
ment of all time and as a method
to relieve the American people of
the burdens. of taxation, we are
called upon to pay approximately
$30O,O0O,000 for the maintenance
of the navy for the coming year.
Congressional Record.
Senator Caraway: I notice that
Mr.. Lasker Of the Shipping, Board
says you can not run shi., without
liquor. I should like to remind him
that you can not run a blind tiger
without liquor, either. - What
pains me more is that Mr.. Wayne B.
Wheeler, who is presumed to sit
here as the guardian of the prohib-
ition forces of this country, who, I
have understood, has claimed that
all prohibition legisl alton has orig
mated in his office, 'hould connive
at this open, flagrant violation of
the law If you &re going to
tax people to run the ships be can
did and say that so much is for the
subsidy and so much for keeping
the liquor stock always replenished.
Then, if they want to be fair; ;
if the rich, who are able to travel
on ships, are 20 be permitted to
buy whiskey, why not legalize sa-
looms here. where the .workingman
can always get his drink? Let us
not play favorites. Let us proclaim
to the world that we are hypocrites
AS some people have suspected
and that we believe in selling whis-
key, but that we want to do 1t un-
der pretense that We, are subsi-
dizing ships. That is all It is.-Con-
gressional Record.
The labor world., 1922-07-01

might be pardoned if they resort to
the same means "to protect their
jobs,' which to them is the right to
life.
Remember this was an American
community. The miners were not of
the much abused and greatly misrep-
resented foreign kind who are charged
with having no respect for our free
institutions. They are largely Ameri-
can by birth and training, the kind Of
Americans who will stand for a lot,
but when they are forced to act VII
60 the limit. The situation at Herril
prior to the riot must have been fear
full, else women and children, Ameri-
can women and children, if you please,
could not have passed the bodies Of
the dead company guards with the
cold comment: ''It served them
right"
There is little need for further COM
ment on the regrettable and unfortu-
nate affair, save to GALL public atten-
tion to the fact this is but another
contribution to industrial history in
America in which private armies and
private police have been the first
murderers and provokers Of violence.
They sewed the wind and they reaped
the whirlwiad. They played the game
once too often. The private police sys-
tenn must 60 in America. It is a men,
ace to life and liberty, to peace and
order, and it should have no place in
a free government.
The labor world., 1922-07-01
BIBLE THOUGHTS FOR WEEK
Sunday.

sunday.
Begin the Day Right: Cause me
to hear thy loving kindness in the
morning; for in thee do I trust;
cause me to know the way wherein
should walk; for I lift up my soul
unto thee.-Psalm 143: 8.
Monday. -,
Eternal Projections: The Lord
shall preserve thy going out and thy
coming in from this time forth, and
even for evermore.-Psalm 121: 8.
Tuesday,.
Kingdom Is Within: Neither shall
they say, Lo here; or, 10 there! for,
behold the kingdom Of God is with
in you,-Luke II: Fl.
Wednesday.
God Is Gracious-Thou art a God
ready to. pardon, gracious and m er-
ciful, slow to anger, and Of great
kindness.-Nehemiah, 8: IL.
i - Thursday.
How to Gain All: Seek ye first the
kingdom of God and his righteous
ness; and all these things shall be
added unto you.-Matthew IS: S3.
y Friday. 80. +,
Safe From All Evil: The Lord
shall preserve thee from all evil: he
shall preserve thy soul.-Psalna
121:7. e
a Saturday. -.
Sef-Praise: Let another man
praise thee, and not thine own
mouth; q stranger, ana 1ot thine
own 1lps.-Proverbs &C: !.
The labor world., 1922-07-01
PEONY TIME IN DULUTH.

It is peony time in Duluth. The
sweet fragrance from that beautiful
flower may be scented along about
this time of the year from a goodly
number Of home gardens extending
from Lester Park and Woodland to
Fond du Lac. And oh, such beauty.
The peony is the rival Of the rose. Its
language is as bewitching. Its numer-
Gus hues and colors give it variety
that makes home gardens radiant and
lustrous.
Several Duluth people have made
peony culture a hobby. They have
demonstrated that the peony is. the
easiest perennial plant of snowy flow
er to develop in this section Of the
country. Thereeappears to be quality
in Duluth atmosphere and soil that
gives it hardness and lustre. It thrives
here better than it does in most places.
It's petals have delicacy, fineness
and symmetry that place it in the
front rank Of beautiful flowers. It's
perfume Is fit for the angels.
IF there was any doubt about the
success Of peony culture in northeas:
tern Minnesota it was removed on
tuesday and Wednesday Of this week
when nationally known peony experts
and horticulturists at the peony show
declared that our home grown peonies
excelled in quality, variety, size and
color anything they had ever seen. The
exhibits, consisting Of more than l.
500 blooms, were beautiful to behold:
The purpose of the peony show is
to interest our people in peony cul.
ture. The. plant requires but ordinary
care. It withstands the rigor Of our
winters. It needs but little fertility in
the soil and occasional cultivation.
The best Of It all is that the roots
may be! purchased cheaply. Any FAM
lily can afford to have a dozen or more
plants in their home yard. A hundred
would be better. ~. .<1. 3s.'z..s
Portland, Oregon, has become "a
nous for roses. They are grown in
every home lot. Civic pride has
prompted every home owner to plant
his bed Of roses: It is as important as
| q well kept lawn. People travel great
The labor world., 1922-07-01
A NAME THAT FITS

The more the New York Herald
talks about the pending Profiteers'
Tariff bill the more pointed and en-
phatic are its utterances. This great
Republican newspaper, like the man
who was driving balky horse which
would go if called certain name, has
called the pending tariff bill every
name it could think of. At last it. has
thought of the right name to charac:
terize this particular piece of legisla-
ton, saying:
''The New York Herald, reflecting
the protective principles and convic-
tions Of its owner, is consistent and
steadfast advocate Of the American
tariff system. But the owner Of the
New York Herald cannot stand for
damn fool protectionism and tho New
York Herald will not stand for it,
Now we know for sure from Re.
publican authority just what kind of
tariff bill this Fordney. McC Cumber
thing is.
If good old DR.. Samuel johnson
could have seen Senator James L.
Watson of Indiana wrap the American
flag around him and have heard the
soap-box oratory which was palmed
off as an explanation of the Profi.
tecrs' Tariff bill in the senator's best
keynote style, he would have revised
his famous saying that patriotism
is the last refuge of scoundrel' and
have made it read "patriotism is the
last refuge Of the tariff broker"
'Reactionairy congressman and sena-
tors are finding it difficult to work
Wall Street and Main Street at the
same time.
The labor world., 1922-07-01
BAERFAC1S FROM BAER
BY j. N. BAER,
The Congressman Cartoonist.


The Congressman Cartoonist.
Who il little Con-?
Why that's the nickname for Con.
gress the Wall Street Messenger
boy.
Where is he going?
To the headquarters Of the spe-
cial Interests.
What is he carrying?
Oh, he has a bunch Of packa ages
for his Big Business friends.
What are in the packages?
Well, there is the big one which
contains the reductions of taxes on
large incomes and also the exces.
profits of the war profiteers.
Then there is package contain
ing Newberry's seat.
Another contains Tea Pot Dome
and other oil fields.
Alaska is in one.
The Guaranteed Dividends for the
railroads is in another.
One contains fines saved by all
the war grafters who were not pros
ecuted by Daugherty. :.
There are many others containing
privileges for the special interests
and soon he will deliver packages
Of Tariffs and Ship Subsidies. -.
His arms are full now. He can
carry them all in one. load.
Doesn't he get anything for all
this good work?
To be sure!. He has a c. o. D. in
his hands. He wants 100000 tc
carry on the congressional cam.
paigns. He wants to be reelected
Will Mr.. Special. Interests pay
him?
Most assuredly. "Con'' has car.
.ried out every pledge to privilege
he has delivered the goods.D He'll
get his money all right!
But what will the people get?
All, there's tho rub, they will gel
the wonderful opportunity Of vot.
ing for him again a. they usual,
do. !
The labor world., 1922-07-01

distances to see the annual Portland
rose show. Why not make Duluth fa-
nous for it's peoniess It can be done.
Peony experts say so, and they ought
to know. Local culturists have demon.
strated what can be done and with
little cost compared with the happi-
ness they get out Of it, and that joy
can be made to radiate to every house.
hold in the city. Get the peony bug.
It will be good for you.
The labor world., 1922-07-01

abreast of the times and to permit of
its development with the growth of
the city. A curtailed school system hits
the children of the workers first They
usually become the "half day pupils
in over crowded school rooms. We can
not afford anything like that here.
Talk it over with your neighbor and
help him to see this important qucs-
tion in it's right light.
The labor world., 1922-07-01
PRIVATE POLICE DID IT.

Theodore Roosevelt once said that
murder is MURDER He had partic.
ular reference to killings that had
taken place in the west during labor
strikes. Newspapers took up the slo.
gan and made much of it, -declaring
that nothing in any trouble of any sort
justified the taking Of human life.
To that sentiment every humane and
law.abiding person will promptly sub
scribe. A civilization, if that it may
be called, that breeds murder and de-
velopes murderers to protect any in
terest or to right any wrong is a fail
ure.
The killing of 40 stikebreakers at
Herrin, Illinois, by striking miners and
their sympathizers is as regrettable as
it was terrible. It is easy and natural
for public opinion to be aroused
against such a crime as was commit.
ted, and yet it is remarkable how lit
tie the average man seems to be
moved about it.
The daily newspapers have con.
demned "the Herrin massacre,i as
one Of them always unfriendly to la.
Dor terms it. A few public officials
have expressed thfir resentment in no
uncertain terms, and a senator at
Washington, representing the great
state Of Montana, has demanded that
the murderers be punished," al
though that senator never raised his
voice in protest or demanded prosecu-
tion of the respectable citizens of
Montana who some years ago strung
Organizer Little of the I. W. W. to
a bridge girder and murdered several
others. He and his colleagues in tho
senate were as mute as clans when
mining company guards shot down un-
ion miners in cold blood in West Vir.
ginia. It seems to make all the differ
ence in tho world al to who does the
killing. But that does not Justify the
Herrin matter. We do not propose to
justify it.
One must know something Of the
background to know the truth about
Herrin. The Associated Press reports
relating incidents following the attack
were highly colored. OF this there is
no doubt: They were written to swing
public opinion against the union min
ers. That was patent. The owner of
the mine at Herrin, Lester by name,
has since admitted that he knew there
was going to be trouble. If that i,
true and anyone is to be punished fol
the crimes that were committed, he
should be held as. an 'accessory be.
fore the fact.'
He secured the hell holes of Chica
60 and sent to Herrin its most dan
gerous outlaws, armed them with guns
and ordered them to "shoot to kill. D
His superintendent, Mcdowell, a typ
ical petty autocrat possessed Of bru
tai instincts, was the first to kill. HI
shot in cold blood a union miner do
ing picket duty on the edge of tht
company property. He paid for thai
murder later with his own life.
If the accepted rule is TO be thai
owners of big corporations may. hir.
and arm men with directions t.
"shoot to kill,''' under tho pretens'
Of protecting property, tho worker