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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
DAVIS REFUSES ID
 REVEAL PROGRESS
Status of Negotiations to Get Mine Owners and Workers
 Together Unknown
By Associated Press

Washington, March e.-Seeretary Davis declared today that he was not prepared to make public the pro- gross made" in the labor department negotiations with bituminous coal mine operators in the central con- petitive field, instituted at President Harding's direction for the purpose Of getting workers and mine osgnars into conferences before Aprll I, when national strike in union fields is threatened
 It is understood that considerable number of mine operatives, especially in Pennsylvania, have indicated their refusal to enter a national confer ence with the union, on the ground that they do not intend again to join in national wage fixing agreements They have in some cases proposed the alternative of making state or district wage agreements to replace wage contracts which expire April l.
 The telegraphie correspondence between the international president of the United Mine Workers, John L. Lewis, and President Harrington Of the Illinois miners" Secretary Davis said in statement on the question Of local adjustment regarding sepa rate state conferences, indicates there will be no move to secure separate state agreements in the central com petitive field
 In the bituminous field, he added, coal production has jumped about 40 per cent during the last seven weeks, or an incrfease of about 500,- oo0' tons daily. the bulk of which goes into storage and indicates further material increase in coal surplus"
 The central competitive field in- cludes the states of Pennsylvania, In- diana, Ohio, Illinois and part of West Virginia, where under previous arr rangements in the industry a practi- calIy uniform scale of wages has been adopted under contracts between the unions and mine operators. The central field contract has been used as a basis for wage contracts in all the outlying fields in the United States.
 James Lord, head of the mining section of the American Federation of Labor, issued a review today of re- cent coal mine wage negotiations in which he said that Operators up to this time are in violation of the agreement contained in the national wage contracts which expire April l, because they have not entered a con terence to consider renewal. He issued some estimates of mine swerk- CTS. earnings during 1921, which in dicated that the years pay in Pitts burg districts, with total working time of 123 days. appointed to $762; in Ohio. with 11S days, s55o, and Tn West Virginia SS days, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

LIEN NEHAI Congress fayors knhn's suggestion for Shoals commission.
 Petroleum rates ordered cut by commerce commission.
 Saturdays gait in stocks continues during Monday session.
 Modern volume selling absorbed in cotton market.
 Wheat boIsterr mp on more export buying yesterday.
 LOCAL Auburn hand to play on streets here Thursday. Big ". c. T. U. institute meets here Monday.
 Coal production 2S per cent mp since beginning of year.
 Board of revenue to decide road question today.
 Junior Chambers Muscle Shoals debate creates much interest. Moenshine cases feature opening of federal court.
 s11,eO0 said dne sts1s and county on franchise tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
HARDING DECLARES EMBARGO ON ARMS
 SHIPPING ID CHINA
Exportation of All Munitions of War to China Prohibited in Proclamation Issued
 by the President
By Assoeinied Press

Washington, March Shipments from the United States of arms or munitions of war to China was pro- hibited by President Harding today in an official proclamation.
 The proclamation was issued in ac- cordance with a joint resolution ap- proved January 31, 1922. by Congress. which provided that whenever the President finds that in any American country, or fin any country in which the United States exercises extra territorial Jurisdiction. conditions Of domestic violence exist which may be promoted by the use of arms or munitions of war procured from the United States and makes proclama- tion thereof. it shall be unlawful to export. except under such limitations and exceptions as the President pre- scribes. any arms or munitions of war from any place in the United States to such country until other wise ordered by the President or by Congress"
 The proclamation states that whereas it is provided by the joint resolution that whoever exports any arms or munitions of war in viola tioh of the proclamation shall on conviction, be punished by fine not exceeding S10.000 or by imprison- ment not exceeding two years, or both. "I do herey warn them that all violations of such provisions will be vigorously prosecuted"
 Power of prescribing exceptions and Limitations to the application Of the resolution by Congress were delegated by the President to the Secretary of State
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
Monster of Species BelieUed Extinct
 Is Reported Seen
 By 4 Associated Press

Buenos Aires, March 6--BeHef that d plesiossurian monster an amphi- bian of the mesozoic order. generally believed to exist only in fossil form, IS still alive in Pata gonia, was express sed today by Prof Clement Ouelh. direc- tor of the Buenos Aires Geological Garden. He announced thta he had re- ceived credible reports that such d monster was seen in a lake in tho ter rttory of Chuhut. near the Andes mountains. Professor OneA made public a letter from an English friend of his named sheffield. saving that while hunting tn the Andes he d5coV- cred a trail of flattened out vegeta- Hon. near a lake, indicating the track of an animal of enormous weight Later, says the letter, MT sheffield SAW in the middle of the lake an ani- nal with ee1iosal neck like that of d swan, whose movements in the water indicated that the body was shaped like a crocodile. He said har- poons would be necessary to capture the monster.
 Professor Onelli said this evidence confirmed two previous reports that such an animal had been seen alive during the last yeR in the same re- zion, where variods scientific expe- ditions have made rich finds of anl- mais of geological ages. He said an expedition from Argentina or some other country ought to be sent to capture the animal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
BEGIN PROBE TODAY
 OF RUSSELL CHARGES
By Associated Press

Jackson. Mss. March 6.--Leg1Sla- tive investigation of charges made by Gov. Lee NJ. Russell that a bernie ious" fire insurance lobby exists in Jackson and that a suit recently filed against the governor by Miss Frances Birkhead, a former stenographer. charging seduction, was fostered by certain "outlawed" fire insurance companies, will be inaugurated to- morrow morning with Gov. Russell invited to make the opening state- ment.
 This was decided at an executive meeting today of special committee of seven members of the house of representatives named to conduct the inquiry asked by the governor in a special message to the legislature February 23.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
ECONOMIC CONFERENCE
 WILL OPEN APRIL 10
By Associated Press

Paris, March s.-April 10 has been definitely settled upon as the date for the opening of the Genoa economic conference. Italy, from whom a re- quest for delay had been expected owing to the extended cabinet crisis last month. informed the foreign of flee today that she would be ready on that date.
 The Italian note announcing readi- ness to proceed on April 10 caused mild surprise at the French for eign office, as it had been unofficial ly said that Italy would not be will ing to enter the conference for sew eral weeks. It was officially stated that should a request for delay come from any quarter, France would ac- quiesce after Great Britain had agreed, but would not indorse such request previous to its acceptance by Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
SENATE MAKES NEW REQUEST FOR DATA 0N PACIFIC PACT
Senate Adopts Borah ReSolu- tion Asking What Is to Be- come of Lansing-Ishii
 Agreement
By Associated Press

Washington. March 6.-Another Senate request for information about the four-power Pacific treaty was sent to the White House today coin cldept witt the beginning of a se ries of addresses expounding the treaty and urging it's ratification.
 Without a record vote and with the consent of the administration lead CTS, the Senate adopted after short debate, resolution introduced by Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, leader of the "irreconcilables.' ask ing President Harding to explain what will become of the Lansing Ishii agreement with Japan should the foar-power jack be given Senate approval.
 Foreeasting the Presidents reply, Senator Underwood of Alabama, the democratic leader and member of the arms delegation which negotiated the treaty. declared on the Senate floor that the four-power and other pacts resulting from the arms con ference would wipe out the eele- brated "gentlemen's agreement of 1918 entirely. His construction of the situation was disputed, however, by other senators.
 underWood's CSutentfOM
 Just as the Lansing -Ishii agree ment recognized that Japan had special interests" in China, MT. Underwood argued. the arms trea- ties recognizes that no nation pos sesses any such privileges or any other right which might be con strued as creating special sphere of influence In the far cast. Senator iAdga of Massachusetts, The repuD- lica1 leader and another of tho American delegates indicated after. wards that his view coincided with that of Senator Underwood.
 Presentation of the Borah resolu. tion followed an extended discus sion of the treaty by Senator New which was the first prepared address to be made in the Senate on the four power arrangement.
 He contrasted 1t in detail with the League of Nations covenant, declar. ing that nothing was now proposed which would involve the United States in an alliance or transgress cherished American traditions.
 No general debate on the treaty followed the opening of the admin. istration drive for ratification, bu, Senator Lodge gave notice that be. ginig tomorrow he would en- deavor to keep the subject before the Senate so that debate might be ex. pedited as much as possible. 1s- morrow's session will begin with a prepared address for ratification by Senator Kellogg, republican, Mime sota and it is expected that the Tol- lowing days other administration senators will present their views at length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
My FaUorite Stories
 EDWIN C CORR
A Eifty-Fifty Proposition
By IRWIN s. COBB

The original of immortal character "M Dooley freqlented by He born and in his wayand good way tooa phil nc of human
 winr peched behind his bar in friendly socaed whose reputation ready borrower and more citywide.
 briskly, I'm detailed sgnmen I'm little short of eahneed for travelling expenses tenspot you I'll hand you of the small loans I've off lately"
 The old mans face sign of his real feelings He lifted his bulk wadded damper extracted till bill without word passed it the bar to the promising
 his thanks started pocket but tooka glance a the greenback
 Hold here Uncle John he said T needed 10 bones and this bill is only flyer"
 That's al right makes the thing even''
 What do you mean, makes the thing come out even?
 Copyright 1922, by the Central Press Associaton.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
Compulsory Church Attendance Bill Has
 No Friend or Foe
 RN Aasncintcd Press

Boston, March GA bill to make church attendance compulsory had a fricndless fifteen minutes before the legislative committee on legal affairs today
 Frank P. Bennett. former state sen ator. who filed the blii. was i'll and could not appear.
 Does anyone wish to speak in favor Of this bill? asked Senator Silas D. Reed of Taunton, chairman of the committee There was no answer.
 Does anyone wish to oppose it? there was no answer again. The hear ing was declared closed.
 It was re-opened a moment later, however, when Rev. l. M. Foster pas tor of a Presbyterian church here. said he sympathized with the proposal that all should attend church on sun day but thought church and state should not interfere with each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
LEON IS ON WAY
 BACK ID PRISON
Alleged Bad Check Artist Min- gled With Washington Off,
 ficiaIs for Months
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-HeraId
 300 Davidson Buiidi

Washington, March 6.-(Special.)- c. E. Leon, s2 years old, alleged bad check" man who forged his way out of prison, police say. and who while representing himself as q prae- ticiRg physician in this city. mingled with and met numerous police og- ficials while reward of $50 was pending over his head, was returned to the Alabama state penitentiary today.
 The fugitive was arrested at the home of Sergeant J. Willard Green of the Third precinct station.
 Using the alias of Dr. Robert Will liam Jordan, Leon esta blished him. self in business late in December. While state officials from Alabama were searching country y-wide for him, Leon was mingling with Washington officials.
 During his stay in Washington, Leon had established a fairly good practice. He was met by some of the most prominent people in Wash ington and about month ago was introduced to Major Sullivan, super intendent of the metropolitan police department. by local bank presi- dent.
 The accused is said by Alabama state authorities to be the most clever forger they ever met. He is wanted, they say, in Ohio and in western cities for similar offenses. Leon was serving a three-year sentence at the pcnitentiary. He was committed on February 25, 1921. Shortly afterward d he was placed on the honor roll of the institution and assigned to duty in the office
 Late in December, Leon is accused of stealing a parole blank and forg ing to it the name of William F.. Feagin, state warden of Alabama. The forged parole was then sent by Leon to a friend, who immediately remai1ed to the institution.
 On Christmas of last year the and Leon was released Soon after ward they learned of the forgery and a nation wide search was started
 When leaving headquarters last night with Alabama officials, Leon declared he was glad he was going back. He told police that the bluff" he had been putting through wo-- ried him and he was in constant fear. Y knew you people would get me some time and I am glad you have got me now" he said.
 At the time of his arrest, Leon in- sisted that the local department and secret service agents had made a mistake. Police at first believed him, but to substantiate their belief pre- pared to take Leon's finger prints when he confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
TO RESUME ARGUMENTS
 IN KHAN CASE TODAY
By Associated Prose

Atlanta, March 6.--Arguments on general demurrer to the recelyersnip suit against the Ku klux kian were not concluded today and will be taken up again tomorrow.
 Counsel for the klan contended that Henry B. Terrell and the other original petitioners had no case in that they had previously been ex- pelled by the Klan ana that the others who joined them in the suit should first appeal to the Klan's klorciliam, or council
 Efforts of the petitioners to bring into court copies of tclegrams relat- ing to the klan failed when Judge George L. Bell dissolved an order to that effect against the Western Union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
JUDGE ANDERSON
 IS A CANDIDATE
 FOR REELECTION
Chief Justice of Supreme Court Files Declaration of Candidacy With Secre-
 tary of State
Ky FRED II. GoRMLEY
Montgomery Burcau The Age-I Herald,
 2slaa firat natianei Bank Building

Montgomery, March 6.-lSpecial.l l-+ Judge John C. Anderson of Demopo- lis, chief justice Of the Alabama su- preme court since January 15. 1914. and the oldest member of the court in point of service, made formal an- nouncement today of his candidacy for reelection in the democratic prt- mary August 8.9Judge Anderson com piled with the corrupt practice act by filing a declaration with William r. Cohb, setretary of state in which he designated himself as the person to handle any funds which will be used in the promotion of his candi- dacy.
 The present term of the chief jus tice will expire next January, and i. has been taken for granted that he would seek to succeed himself, His one opponent up to this time is $. A. Lynne of Decatur, speaker of the house of representatives who made his formal announcement Saturday, It is probable the fight will be be- tween the two. F. H. Cabaniss prom inent attorney of Birmins ham, has been mentioned, but while in Mont gomery Saturday in the MonteVallo Mining company's case, Mir. Cabaniss would not indicate that he had given any serious thought to the campaign.
 Chief Justice Anderson has been member of the supreme court since 1904, when he was elected associate justice He was reelected in 1910. He was appointed chief justice Tn 1914 as the successor of Chief Justice James R. Dowdell resigned. was elected for the full, unexpired term during the same year, and in lolo was elected for full term of six years.
 Prior to his election as a member of the supreme court, Judge Ander- son was judge of the First judicial circuit from isSs until his elevation to the supreme court. He began the practice of law on his graduation i'll 1883. and from lsss until his appoint ment as' circuit judge he praeticed Iaw at Linden and Demopolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
 MONTGOMERY VOTES 3 MILL SCHOOL TAX

Montgomery, March 6.-(Spec'al( Citizens of Montgomery today voted upon themselves an additional tax or 3 mills as supplement 10 the pup lie school funds, the vote being ll74 to 235. Bad weather Kept great majority from the polls.
 The revenue will be used in paying teachers salaries which are now two months past due, and n creating an interest fund for bonds already voted for new school buildings, but which would not be sold because Of the bad condition of the public school fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
PULLMAN MAN IS
 KILLED IN AFIGHT
 WITH POLICE CHIEF

Cullman. March e.-Ed Imbush is dead and Chief of Police J. NJ. West is suffering from bruises as a result of struggle last night between the officer and prisoner and two bondsmen, one of whom was Imbush according to the officer.
 Chief West said he had placed Carl Sufferer under arrest on & charge of disorderly conduct. While taking Sufferer to headquarters, the chief said, Imbush and another man joined them to make bond for Sufferer.
 The chief said he was attacked and that his pistol was discharged in the struggle that followed. two bull let's striking Imbush.
 Chief West surrendered to the sheriff of Cullman county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
PLAN RADIO CONCERTS
 FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS

Selma. March 6.--To bring sermons grand opera concerts and baseball to patients of the Alabama Baptist hospital here is the latest proposal of the board of control and plans to install radiophones in the wards of the institution were being discussed today If the plans are carried out receiving sets, tuned 10 receive con certs from eastern sending stations will be installed and connections with the churches here will be made on Sunday so that sick people may at tend in their hospital beds, religious services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
SHERIFF KILLED BY DEPUTY
 By Associated Press

Paducah, NV, March b.-JUhH ', Roach, sheriff of Graves county, was shot and instantly killed in his of flee at Mayfield today by Sam Gal loway, deputy sheriff, who had re- signed recently according to ad- vices reaching here. Roach, who served as a captain in the World war, and Galloway. it is reported, guar reled about salary. Following the argument, it is alleged, Galloway ob- tained the sheriff's revolver from a safe and shot him three times, Gallo way is being held in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
NEW SNAGS HIT IN
 CONSIDERATION OF. BONUSCOMPRO PROM|SE
Democrats Fight Plan to Re- quire Them to Vote With out Giving Measure Full
 Consideration
By Associated Press

Washington. March 6.-House ways and means committee republicans en- eountered some apparently unlocked for snags late today in their further consideration of the compromise sol diers bonus with a result that the formal presentation of the measure to the House will be delayed several days. It was understood that sue cessful effort was made to confine the bonus largely to the adjusted service certificate option. The other difficulties were said to have been unimportant.
 After forenoon session of the ma jority committeeman, Chairman Ford ney announced that it was the plain to complete the bill in the afternoon, Introduce II in the House immediately and formally present 1t tomorrow af- ter session of the entire committee. lie added that meantime he might discuss the measure with President Harding. He went to the White House in the afternoon but declined to dis GhHS N1t NtStA pA0tF ttdH to SdJ ht had gone to present a friend
 Democrats object
 It seems that the proposition 10 re- quire the democrats on the committee 10 cast their vote on the bill with out full opportunity to consider it met with opposition, and it was indi cated that when the measure was put in final form by the republicans the majority members would be given time to study It's provisions. The bill will be taken up again tomorrow by the republicans, il was said, with the hope that 1t could be completed be- fore night.
 Changes made in the bill at the two sessions of the majority members to- day were said to have been largely of technical character. Committee men declared that no important alter atlons had been made in the com promise plan eliminating the cash bonus except where the men were en- titled to $50 or less and substituting bank loan section to the adjusted service certificate title authorizing national and state banks and trust companies organized under state laws to loans certificate holders up to 50 per cent.
 Majority Not Disturbed
 Representative Longworth, Ohio d member of the committee, told news paper correspondents in reply to q question that the majority was not disturbed by criticism of this sections of the bill. He thought the former service men would have no difficulty in realizing on the certificates.
 The certificates would not be redis- countable by Federal Reserve banks, he continued nor could the bank making the original loan have the certificate redscounted by other banks. He added that the section was so drawn that the certificates could not get out of the hands of the banks except through transfer to the gov ernrnent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
ASK PRESIDENTS AID By Associated Press

Washington, March 6.--President Harding was presented today with a petition in behalf of the United Broth erhood of Maintenance of Way En- ployes and Railway Shop Laborers urging that he interfere to prevent further wage decreases affecting their members. E. F. Brabie, presi- dent and J. c Smock, assistant to the president of the organization, who submitted the petition, declared they spoke for men who have always been and now are the poorest paid class of employees in railroad service" MT Grable said after his conversation with the President that they were hopeful Of securing results from the plea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
HEFLIN RESOLUTION
 TO BANK COMMITTEE
By Associated Press

Washington, March 6-The resoIu- ton introduced by Senator Heflin. democrat. Alabama, providing for an investigation into alleged political ac- tivities of officials of the Atlanta fed eral reserve bank. was referred by the Senate to its banking and cur rency committee for consideration. The vote was 37 to 32. with all dem- ocrats and half a dozen republicans voting in the negative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-07
PRIEST MAKES STATEMENT
 By Associated Press

Amarillo, TeXas, MATCH b.-J. u. Keller, Catholic priest, at Slaton, who was seized by masked men at that town Sunday night and beaten, tar red and feathered, authorized the statement here today that the incl dent was the climax of sentiment due to pro-German accusations against him during the World war. He said he was denied final citizenship papers in federal court at Amarillo in June 1921, on the ground that he registered as a German subject after taking out his first naturalization papers