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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
CORK FAVORS THE { IRISH AGREEMENT.
Adopts Resolution by Small Majority-Re-
 cruit Is Suspended
By Associated Press

\ Dublin, December 31.--One of the larrowest majorities in favor of rat eication of the Irish treaty was re forded today by the Cork county
 puncl which voted 16 to 14. at a beoting specially summoned by the brd mayor.
 A resolution was moved, proposing Q leave the decision to the Dali areann, but after long discussion an mendment was carried to the effect
 hat "as there is no alternative to Icceptance, the treaty should be rat fled"
 l After ratification resolution was Iarried by the Donegal county coun- sil, one of the members. MT Duffy,
 formally presented his resignation. laying he was unable to accept the treaty, but realized that great ma 3ority of his constituents desired rat ification.
 The Cavan council and the Tipper- ary urban council were among many other bodies adopting resolutions in favor Of ratification.
 owing to the uncertainty of Irs- lands future. recruiting has becn suspended temporarily to all Irish infantry regiments except the Irish Guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
WEEKS AND HOOVER
 SEE MUCH PROMISE IN THE NEW YEAR
Steady Improvement Ahead of Us, Secretary of Com merce Says in Official
 Statement
By Associated Press

Washington, December 31.-Much of promise in the new year Is seen by Secretaries Hoover and Weeks, who in statements issued tonight declared the American people could look forward into 1922 as year of recuperation.
 Considering that we have gone through the greatest war in history. and considering the dangers that we have passed through in the great re- adjustment of i92t," said Secretary Hoover, i've have lot to be cheerful over. and we have ahead of us very substantial hopes of steady improve ment both at home and abroad"
 "rhe industrial and social upheaval resulting from the war reached its crisis during the old year" said Sec retary Weeks. The period of adjust ment has been trying for the people ldIty with which the American people have been putting their affairs Tn order during the past few months makes the outlook for complete in- dustrial adjustment anI resulting prosperity during the coming year bright"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
5000 Policemen and
 Scores of Agents Try
 to Keep Chicago Dry
By Associated Press

Chicago, December 3l-Two weeks of afzspsration by Chief of Police Charles Fitzmorris to Make Chicago so dry 1t squeaks" eliminated tonight when 5000 policemen. bolstered by scores of prohibition agents, went in search of liquor law violators
 The zero hour came as the old year faded and was preceded by barrage of warnings and notices by Chief Fitzmorris that New Years Eve was to be the driest in Chicagos history.
 Despite the ruling of Judge Prindi- vile in police court that the police could not search homes or persons without search warrants. the police received orders to make arrests with out warrants
 Let them tell it to the judge Tues day morning." were the instructions.
 New Years will be over by then. anyway--and two days in cell will help sober them"
 society's merry making was under the same surveillance as the resorts back of the yards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
WEEKS HAS NOT HEARD FROM FORD
 IN OVER A WEEK
Mill Submit nnestiesdsiro Iii.
fegs Unless ers Fr0.q 3neia5se W lis
 Week
n- UgGN V a0i r7
Washington Bureau, The Age rnld.
 500 Davidson Building


 Washington, December 31,-(Spe- cial. )-There was surprise this after noon when Secretary Weeks an- nounced that since December 23 he had heard nothing from the engi- neers of Henry Ford.
 When last W. B. Mayo and ]. W. worthington. representing the De- troit manufacturer, who has indicated great anxiety to buy tne govern ment's s1oo.0Oo. 900 properties at Mus cle Shoals, were with the Secretary of War they were informed to acquire from Ford authority to speak and act with finalty. The secretary in- dicated that he was tired of spearing iiv the dark
 Since then, more than a week has elapsed. The secretary stated this afternoon that If he did not hear early ;he ensuing week from the rep
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
U. 5. WILL TAKE NO. ACTIVE PART IN THE CANNES M [ [ t
Harvey Will Be American 0b- server-May Discuss Sub marine Question With
 France and England
By Associated Press

Cannes, France, December 31.- George Harvey, American ambassa- dor to Great Britain, this afternoon had his first conversation with Pre- mier Lloyd George since their ar rival here for next weeks meeting of the allied supreme council. The interview, which was informal, took place at the golf club.
 Ambassador Harvey told the corre- spondent that his talk with the Brit ish prime minister was of a general nature and did not include discussion of the submarine or any other ques- tan in which the United States was vitslly interested.
 Mir Harvey let it be known that the United States would make no move for an active part in the approaching council meeting, and said America s position would be the same as at the councils last meeting In Paris, de- spite British reports to the contrary Should the allies desire the United States to participate fully in consid- eration of plans for an economic con- ference or in discussions of the Ger man reparations question. they must request it. Otherwise. the American representative would sit in next 1~ek'e xessions only ao an interest ed observer.
 It was said today that Mir. Harvey might take part in the preliminary
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
BANDITS eTAcEI
 SEF ] s
Old Year Is f hefed With a Number
 Crimes
E, AssoeIated r,..s

New York, December 31.--Hold-up men ushered out the old year today by series of raids that left plenty gang of three men held up the res taurant of Samuel Roth in Brooklyn. locked the proprietor and custo- mer in a rear room and escaped with about s4Oo. Then they drove to sta tionery store two miles away and. following the same procedure. es- capped with $500 One of the victims of the second robbery said a woman acted as lookout in the automobile while the men did their work inside
 Jack .Rothschld. bank messenger, was robbed of $2.6o0 as he was mounting a flight of steps in building at 305 Fifth avenue. A man covered him with pistol, snatched the baE and escaped. eluding dozens of men who joined in the pursuit.
 Although wounded by a pistol shot fired by d policeman. one alleged au- tomobiIe theft and companion es- caped when discovered in the act of making off with car. Their alleged confederates. Thomas oRourke and Andrew Dowd. both of Brooklyn, were arrested.
 The day brought forth one false alarm. 4 shot rang out in a corridor at 32 Broadway. in the financial dis trict, and some one shouted rob bers" investigation proved. however, that a messenger had been slightly wounded by an accidental shot from the pistol of his armed guard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

This is considered by officials as splendid record for the year, al though the figures for the past t2 months fell s.275.4s4 below the high water mark of 1920. during which total eapitallzstions reached the rec ord figure of s15,s74,S0O.
 The heaviest capitalization months of the year were during the early part of 1921, In which there were three months, January February and April, that showed total capitals of more than a million dollars each, the latter months of the year showing a steady decline In the amounts invested in thls manner
 The records show that the high water mark of corporate investment for the year was reached in Febru- ary, when the capital stock of new concerns and increases In the capital of existing concerns totalled $s,s0S,- 900. February's record was nearly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
SENATOR HAD BEEN
 ILL SEVERAL DAYS
 WITH SEVERE COLD
Strength Was 0Vertaxed by Work on Finance Bills During the Past
 Year
By Associated Prsss

Washington. December 31.- BOies PenrOse. senior senator from Pennsylvania, died suddenly at his hotel apartment here to- might from puIminary thrombo- sis. He had been III since Tues day, flrsf with severe cold,
 which rallied quickly to treat mcnt, but on Thursday his ceB- ditiOn became more serious. He made little progress toward re- c0Very from thnt time.
 1t was not until late today, however. that his physician, Dr. Roy D. Adams, -enlfzed that his condition sTns desperate. Heroic effort" were made to save him, and while 1t was realized that he
 was RrnveIy III his death was described Its sudden.
 Worn out by q long Illness yea or more ago, which kept him long from the Senate, Senator Penross came back early in the year and for the last few months was working in his old time legislative form on th 9 tax bill. which takes effect tomor- row. With this out of his way ha took up the tariff, attending daiiy of the committee. often over taxing his strength.
 Except for his nurses and physi- elan, the Pennsylvania senator, long a power In politics and in the Sen ate, was alone in his large apart ment on the top floor of hotel oves looking the city when he passed away at 11:sO o'clock tonight. In to within five minutes Of his deatt, his condition had been described as quite comfortable" Then he lapsed into unconsdlousness and died peace fully.
 Death Sudden
 But while it was known that s- was sent immediately to his
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
POWERS AGREE ON
 CABLE QUESTION
 AT ARMS FARLEY
United States, Japan and Netherlands Fall Heir to Germany's Former
 Pacific Wires
Fly Associated Press

ny ASsuSAk&ACU Ecbb
 Washington, December 31.-The United States, Japan and the Meth erlands fall heir to Germany's former Pacific cables under tentative six power treaty brought forth today in the arms negotiations.
 While expert subcommittees worked on leftover details of the naval dis cussions, the delegates of the United States, Japan, Great Britain, France Italy and the Netherlands put their heads together and came to general accord over the cable problem.
 Under the plan, the United states would secure title to the Yap-Guam cable, Japan would secure the Tap Shanghai line and the Netherlands would become possessed of the sec ton connecting Tap and Menado.
 The settlement would expand but not invalidate the agreement pre- viously reached between the United States and Japan alone for a grant of American cable and wireless rights on Tap island. The two together would finally end the controversy over Yap and its cables which began at Versailles.
 Of the expert subcommittees. three reached agreements and a fourth re- norfed sllhstautta prORrese
 Aircraft Body
 The subcommittee on aircraft com pleted a report said to recommend against any present attempt at limita- ton of air armament, and to warn against any restrictions that might curtail commercial aerial develop ment.
 Drafting of the Root resolution on submarine warfare regulation was completed by anotheT saH Only minor verbal chaaees w4se Fasae ir the original pro n existing principlei nte uas law in respect to E sss 8as 9if4uf,
 Naval experts ip ssl'l ssoteef o7p- ference subdivisife eae pa P standard international ton" measure ment to be applied hereafter on naval displacements in place of various unit measures now in use.
 The subcommittee which is charged with completing details of the naval limitation plan. including determina- ton of methods of scrapping and re- placement, organized it's method of procedure at it's first meeting and prepared to press it's work forward by disregarding the New Year holiday and meeting again Monday.
 Far East Question
 In the far eastern negotiations re- suits were not so promising. China reasserted her desire to bring the deadlocked Shantung problem before the full conference and to again re- quest conference discussion of the 21 demands. Japan will oppose both proposals, and there are indications that she will not be alone. Meantime
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

The surety company filed S5 sepa- late petitions in probate court yester- Jay, asking their discharge from the ;fficlal bonds of as many officers and iearing on the cases was set by Judge ,. F. Stiles for January 16, at which llme the company will be allowed to .how cause why it should be dis :harged from its contract liability.
 If the company is relieved and ither companies refuse to go on the ionds, the question as to whether or ;aot the deputies can act without fond will depend, it is stated, on d ionstruction of the Alabama statutes .equiring t<em to be bonded. If the :tatute is mandatory 1t is stated, hey will be unable to legally perform he duties of officers unless bonded. sn the other hand, If the statute is 3iereiy directory in its nature, they an still perform their official duties ven though without bonds.
 \ officials Confer
 t Following the filing of the peti- lions by the surety company. Sheriff f c. Hahtsfield and Solicitor Joseph k. Tate were in conference regarding he matter. When asked for state nent in regard to the case, Sheriff
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

Schooner has . cargo of iiauor. Plans for future conferences still In vague state. More economy k needed, Gary says. Baron Rosen dies in New York city. Murder of Boaz mnn Is suspected.
 STATE Ellis in rnce for state treasurer. Candidates nwait primary rules by stnte committee. Anniston rector goes to the "Lit- tie Church Around the Corner" AIabsmians will tour Texas for marketing data.
 LOCAL Foster to act as internal revenue collector.
 Voting strength of county to ex- ceed 5O.OO0.
 Iron and steel mills to resume with record promptness. Federal asent sives resume of prohf activities.
 No disoraer reported h police circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01


 The men had gone to work at the 7:3o shift and were on their way 10 the part of the mine to which they were assigned when the gas Tn the passage in which they were exploded It was local explosion and prac- tIcanv no damage was done in the mine. The four dead were the only ones in the immediate vicinity of she explosion at the time.
 General Manager Edwin Ball Gen eral Superintendent J NJ. McBugn and others Inspected the scene of the accident in the mine yesterday after noon, They reported that, the pas sage had been declared safe after in spection this morning and the ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01


 Inquiry at the state department to- day developed that there are now in Washington. or have been in the United States within the last year. of 13 governments which this country so far has refused 10 recognize. prominent among those are Mexico and soviet :Russia The former government maintains in Washington an ambas- sador and complete embassy stan .nd has maintained them ever since The United States withdrew it's recog- aition from the Mexican government Russia has not been officially repre- sSntsd fn this country for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

plosion is supposed to hav@ been caused from rapid accumul ktion o& gas lgnited by the miner's lamp of one of the victims.
 The fatalities. coming on ne iest day of the year. marred an e<hogw11ef almost perfect record at DooGna- onilS one other fatality happene1 dmxiY iY the year. Yesterdays deaths n<4 4of five for 1921. ,l
 The Docena mine is thresI Fl from Ensley and near the Ulg Y e and Bayview mines.
 The bodies of spateA 01eG4 N14S King are at Stallworth N1n<qns understakers, and the bo1V W U0fuoo at Echols & Angwin. undertakorh e Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
sss LIMITING LICENSES

Tuscaloosa. December 31.--tSpe- cial l)-Sportsmen of Tuscaloosa have taken out 53S hunting licenses from the probate office since October |. This Is proof that Tuscaloosa county Is indeed happy hunting ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
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 SIGMA NU ELECTS
Bv Associnted Press

Philadelphia, December 3l.--George k Smith of New York was today elected regent of the Sigma Nu fra 1ernity at the close of the biennial Other officers were John M. Roberts. Chicago. vice regent; samuel Pegues, Chicago, grand treas urer; oscar Palmour, Atlanta. grand John c. slott, Indanap- oIis, historian, and Capt. Harry C, Frazer, Boston, chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
$L1,298,816 hUested By Corporations on
 Stock During 1921
Records Show Financial Development in New and Old Corporations of County During Past Two Years Ex- ceed the Two Previous Years-February Shows
 Largest Figures of Any Month of Year

Birmingham district evidenced by the the capital stock of corporations and the totaled yesterday.
 corporate 1918 predecessors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

equalled by January with ss,i55,000- and followed newt in order by April with s1,47S,O0o. July. with only $16S,- GOO was the low water mark of the year. Capitalization during January, February and April combined equalled 70 per cent of the total investments for the year
 Yearly Comparisons
 Following are comparative tables for the two years showing the capital represented month by month:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
1921 Ends With Unparalleled I11dustria1 History
County May Lose
 Deputies f Court ! Upholds Bonding Co.
National Surety Company Asks to Be Relieved From Liability on Official Bonds-Law May Require
 That Deputy Sherffs Must Be Bonded

Jefferson county be without deputies the shs
 liter January 6 petition filed probate yesterday the Ma iona Surety of New York asking from further ability the official bonds of 36 deputies other anies refuse bond the officers requiring he bonding of deputies requiring be under an dequate bond before they act officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01

but has made repeated, although fu- tile, efforts to obtain recognition in the last year.
 The other governments who have had representatives in this country during the last year and which still are unrecognized are Esthonia. Lat via, Lithuania, Ukrania, Albania, the Irish "Republic." Afshanistan. the Far Eastern Republic. Gaute- maia, the Republic of vladivostok and Greece. The. case of Guatemala is the most recent and extends back over a period of only few weeks following the revolution which over
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
FARMERS PARLEY ' WILL MEET DURING MONTH OF JANUARY
Will Discuss Remedial Meas ureS For Present Situation and Lay Down Policy
 For Future
By Associated Press

Washington, December 31.-Reme- dial measures to meet the present farm situation and laying down of permanent policy for development of self-sustaining agriculture are expected to result from the national agricultural conference to be called by Secretary Wallace at the request of President Harding. The confer ence, 1t was indicated today, prob ably would meet about January 15, in Washington.
 Farmers and representatives of correlated lines interested in farm CTS products will make up the per- sonnel of the conference, which, it was said today. would number be- tween 100 and 15o. Farmers organ izations, manufacturers Of farmers products, transportation interests. marketing agencies, shipping interests, fertilizer makers. farm implement manufacturers. pack ers, state agricultural and state agricultural college representatives, cotton, grain, live stock, fruit com mission men. experts on rural social problems and bankers are expected to be included in the membership of the conference. An official of the agricultural department today as- serted that the conference In finding measures for relieving the distress or the farmers would at the same time be reviving business of all lines through restoration of the farmers purchasing power.
 Secretary Wallace and his advisers worked hard today, completing tho list of those who will be asked to the conference. Special attention was given to each prospective name in order to get the best qualified and constructive membership possible from national standpoint.
 The conference, it was indicated authoritatively. will nrst meet and map out its own program of work. It was suggested that the members pr obably would then divide them selves into committees along lines of production, manufacturing and marketing. and these in turn would have subcommittees on each of the agricultural products. such as wheat corn, cotton. tobacco, fruit and the like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
BANDITS SAID ID
 SHOOT BEFORE
 VICTIMS RESIST
Police Will Fight Criminals With Special Kind of Tear Bomh. Department
 Says
.s11.2ss,sts s15.874.aOo
By Associated Press

New York, December 31.-A new type of desperate thug, so quick on the trigger that sometimes he fires before his victim has a chance to show resistance, is roaming the streets of New York today.
 This statement was made by Po- lice Commissioner Enright in a news paper interview on the present crimo wave. coincident with word from Governors Island that the police de- partment would be armed with a type of tear bomb after January | This bomb, it was learned from members of the chemical warfare so- ciety, was the invention of Maj. Ste phen Del Annoy of Trenton, N. j. Commissioner Enrght admitted the situation was bad but asserted 1t was chiefly due to the fact that while novices at crime were in jail await ing trial. old timers kept themselves supplied with a reserve fund with which to bail themselves out, and continue their campaign of lawiess- ness. He urged quick trial for these old-timers to check the wave of ban ditry.
 Chief Inspector Lahey, present dur ing the interview. contributed this observation:
 "A man had been arrested three times this year and three times re- leased on bail. These cases against him were awaiting trial. A few weeks ago we again caught him red-handed at a hold-up trick. Somewhat sur prised, I asked him what he was up to, trying another trick while out on bail in three cases. His answer was that he needed the money to pay nis bail bonds and his lawyer"
 Vigilance Committee
 The recent epidemic of hold-ups and murders in the Bronx inspired organization in that borough today of "vigilance committed" composed of former members of grand juries.
 officially sanctioned by two su- preme court Justices. the organiza ton started with 75 members, al pledged to aid police and other ot- ficials in running down crime.
 Tn the old days the thief or bur gIar was clever. for he gained cd mission. grabbed hts booty and dts appeared without even waking trs owner. He never thought. except in extreme cases, of using weapon Today it is different.
 The hold-up or burglar is desper- ate. He does not care a snap of his finger for life. He often pulls sh, trigger even before the owner aIs had chanc to show any Eight. b this respect I am free to say thai the present policemen of this cits have had to be braver than the!i predecessors. They have accepted the challenge in way that deserves the greatest public praise
 The commissioner was asked If h' could account for the desperate de meanor of the modern crook. Well. he said. ..the fact is that most ol inc desperate criminals today are oi military age. The fact. also, is th" | we have been through World Wal in which the ypung men were taush ! not to think 1.uch of a life. Ther'
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Thirteen Diplomats AWaits
 Recognition From the c. 5.
Soviet Russia and Mexico Are Prominent Among Those Who Desire the Stamp of Approval
 From the State Department

Washington of the 1921 finds in representatives who looking with of the last IF months and ndugng m They the United States
 which this country has not yet stamped with its approval the family of nations and their
 sooquy with the matter of recognition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-01
Four Negroes Killed in
 Mine Explosion at Docena
No Others Were Injured and Practically No Damage Done to Mine-Yesterday's Deaths Bring Total
 for Year From Such Accidents to Five
By Associated Press

Four negroes yesterday morning at No IF mine DoceFS
  of The killed instantly h number being flash of the ignition of They are Herman John Spates 2S and Sam Barnes o King of LxE