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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
MILLIONS LOST IN RIVER FRONT FIRE
 AT NEW ORLEANS
Damage Is Estimated At 000,000-Five Blocks of WharveS and Ware
 houses Burn
By Associated Press


 New Orleans, September 15.-A loss estimated to be in excess of five million dollars was caused here to- night when five blocks of wharves and warehouses along the Missis- sippi river front burned to the waters edge. The wharves and warehouses were erected by the federal govern ment in 1918 and 1919 at cost of more than five million dollars, army officers said.
 In addition to the warehouses and wharves about 40 box cars loaded with commodities were destroyed.
 The German freight steamer, Elsa Hugo Stinnes, moored to the wharf, caught fire but succeeded in putting out Into tho river before serious damage was done. Second Officer Schall and Machinist Kuntzer or. the German vessel leaped overheard according to sailors of the Elsa Hu- go Shines. and Sehall suffered broken leg. Both were removed to hospitals, as was the chief engineer of the United States tow boat Samp- son, of the Mississippi-W Warrior barge line service, who was struck by a stream from fire hose and knocked unconscious. Three government launches moored to the wharf were destroyed.
 The fire was discovered at $40 o'clock by Sim B. Harrel, a watchman on the wharf. It broke out. he said, in a box car loaded with burlap hagging. Twenty-two cars of burlap were destroyed.
 Work of the fire department was hampered by throngs of spectators. who crowded up within a few yarcs of the burning warehouses, and who blocked traffic for many blocks with their automobiles. Not until the fire had been in progress almost two hours were the spectators pushed back from their front line positions.
 Employees on Strike
 The burned warehouses and wharves were under lease to the Louisiapa state dock board. The box cars destroyed had been filled with goods unloaded from steamers and barges today. A large quantity of sisal, cotton and oil stored in the warehouses added to the fierceness of the blaze. which lit up the whole To- cality and was visible for many miles.
 At 11:30 o'clock fire department of- ficials reported the fire under con- trol. It had burned the edge of the Warehouses from Mazant street to Kentucky avenue.
 No cause for the fire had been an- nounced by fire department officials. The Louisiana state dock board. which controls the burned ware houses, today face strike of no of its employes EolIowtnr fhe an- nouncement of the dock board that the places of the strikers would be permanently filled. the strike was called off this afternoon, and it was announced the strikers would return to work tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
FORD TAKESSTEPS
 ID CLOSE DOWN
 DETR0|TFACT0RY
Shutdown Throws 100000 Workmen Out of Jobs-No
 Further Notice Is Given by Ford

Detroit, September IS. = Henry Ford late today took steps to close his Detroit automobile plants, begin ming tonight, thereby throwing up- wards of 100000 workmen in the De- troit district out of employment for an indefinite period. He asked of- ficials of the Detroit street railway to rearrange It's schedules to care for the night forces at his various fac tories, who will be dismissed at II c o'elock. 1t was announced.
 Announcement Of tho intention of closing came from officials of the street railway company. No official statement from MT. Ford or his exec utives was forthcoming late today, it having been stated this morning at the Ford offices that the manu- facturers announcement several weeks ago that he would close Sep temper Is would stand unless he altered his plans.
 Quit at II o'clock
 s The railway company, 1t was an nounced, was requested to concen- trate its cars at the Highland park and other Ford plants at II o'clock tonight to carry the shifts finish ing work at that hour, as well as those reporting for work, to their homes. The day shifts will be dis missed at the end of the working day tomorrow, the street railway company was informed.
 Simultaneously 1t was announced a number of smaller manufacturing concerns here that supply the Fc-@ plants with parts and accessories will close. These companies employ upwards of 30.O00 men. The Ford workers to be thrown out of em- ployment total approximately 7o.000.
 MT. Ford announced several weeks ago that he would close his Detroit plants September 16 because of the coal situation. He denied a real coal shortage existed and charged certain coal brokers were demanding m ex- orbitant price for fuel. He said that rather than pay these prices he would close his plants for an indefinite period.
 Ford Motor company foremen re- ceived instructions this afternoon to advise all workers to save their money and live as economically as possible during the suspension. Many workers said they took this to mean the shutdown might be protracted
 According to word received by the street railway officials from MT.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Big Blast Furnace at
 Ensley to Be Blown In

piled. It will bo about Fri- day Of nc, t week before 1t is warmed up and makes it's first run.
 The Tennessee company 10 ale ready operating Eine furnaces, five at EnsIeyi. one at Alice and three in Bessemer. With the op- eration of the Ensicy No. the company will be making more pig iron than ever in its history.
 The Tennessee company has been consuming and shipping it's entire production of pig iron. Reopening of the channels of trade through settlement of the mine and rail strikes will create still more nctive market for iron and steel products, and the make of the new furnace will be needed to meet requirements of the finisbing mills and the customers of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
[. & W. Not to Negotiate
 With Strikers Now or in
 Future, Says Manager

The Louisville and Nashville railroad has no intention of again opening up negotiations with the members of the shopcrafts who went out on strike. now or at any future time, according to . statement issued from the of- flee of Superintendent w. E. Smith of the Birmingham division last night.
 It had been reported on the streets of Birmingham during yesterday that . Atatement had beea made at . meeting of the ntrfking men that one of their Louisville and Nashville chair me1 had advised the local strik- ers that negotiations had been opened with officials of the road at Louisville, and advising that the men nit steady in the boat aAl awalt further Results.
 Attantion of Mr. Smith was oa1la4 to thie xunoe3 anA Aa vvas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

No. l blast furnace of the Ten- nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company at EnsIey, one of the largest in the world. will be blown in the latter raxt of next week. probably Friday.
 The stated capacity of this fur mace fs $50 tons of pig iron . day, but there will be many days when 1t will produce 600 tons.
 No. 1 furnace has been rebuilt several times since the Steel Corporation acquired the Ensley properties IA years ago. being made larger each time. It's latest proportions place it in n class by ftseiI among southern blast fur naces, and there are few fin the world of its size.
 The work of rebuilding the furnace is being completed now, The finishing touches being np-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
asked for . statement relative to

asked for . statement relative to same.
 @sThere is absolutely no founda- ton, insofar as the Louisville and Nashville railroad fs con- cerned," said MT. Smith. q re- ceived . message from the man. aSer of the Louisville and Nash vile at Louisville this evening in which it was stated that no agreement had been considered or entered into with any of the representatives of the striking shOpcrafts and that there will be no such consideration. now or at any future time.v
 It has been generally believed among those who have kept In touch with the strike situa ton that the Louisville and Nashville would be among the roads which would flight to the bitter end. and Superintendent smith's stnte- menf seemingly eon1lxns that be.. lief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
SHERIFF ARRESTED
 ON LIQUOR CHARGE
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn. September 15.- According to information from Sum merville. Ga., Sheriff Frank Thoma- son of Catoosa county was placed un- der arrest today by Coroner John Dalton on the charge of illegally pos- sessing whisky
 It is said that the arrest is the re- suit of information furnished the grand jury by R. P. Waters. farmer, whose place had been raided by Thomson. The sheriff denies his guilt and declares that the accusa- tion Is an effort on the part of Waters to get revenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
HOUSE ADOPTS TARIFF
 REPORT BY PHO TO 90
By Associated Press

Washington, September 15.-The House by vote of 210 to 90 adopt ed today the conference report on the administration tariff bill. Ten minutes later the measure had been reported back to the Senate, where it was made the unfinished business for tomorrow. Final legislative acticn before the end of next week was looked for by republican leaders.
 Three attempts were made in the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
GOVERNMENT PLANS RELIEF WORK IN STRICKEN AREA

Washington, September 15.-The state department requested Rear Admiral Mark Bristol, American high commissioner at Constanti- nople, to forward to it a "joint and comprehensive plan" for emergency relief at smyrna.
 The United States government was anxious to help in the emer- gency caused by the burning and sacking of the city by the Turks. Acting Secretary Phillips said, but 1t was felt here that the responsi- bility for immediate relief measures was clearly on the governments which have supplies and large mili- tary and naval forces in that DOT ton of Asia Minor.
 Copies of the cab1egram to Ad- miral Bristol were also sent by the department to the American em- bassies at London and Paris. Secre- tary Phillips said the request had been made and the embassies noti-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
Great Britain to Keep Turks Out of Constantinople
Instructions Are GiUen Auow NO Turks t ssoss
 FromA Asia Minor to Europe
Britain Reaches Agreement With France for Protection of Neutral Zones on Both Sides of Straits of
 Dardanelles and Also Constantnople
Rx Asaoci bed Press

September Mustapha attempt against Consannope opposed the British fleet
 cabinet meeting today that instrc Turkish troops from Asia Minor the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16

Complete agreement was reached at the cabinet meeting with the French for the protection of the neutral zones on both sides of the straits of the Dardanelles and also of Constantinople. A note is to be sent to Mustapha Renal Pasha by It. ally. France and Great Britain, assert ing that pending a permanent agree ment of the situation the neutral zones must be respected.
 Preparations are being made by the British to send endorsements into the neutral zones.
 Jugo-Slavia and Rumania both are reported to be viewing with the greatest concern the possibility of the Turks returning to Thrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
New York Central Settles And Negotiations Begin
 With Pennsylvania Lines
Six Other Big Eastern Lines Arrange Conferences New York Central Agrees to Continue Present
 Wage Scale for One Year
Fly Associated Press

York, 15The beginning of the of all troubles transportation believed by rail chiefs when the New Central the operating brothehoods Pennsylvania negotiations toward similar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
ABOUT 2.0f CHRISTIANS
 MASSACRED IN SMYRNA

London, September 15.=From 1 900 to 1000 Christians had been massa- cred in smyrna by the Turks before the fire which swept the Armenian and other quarters of the Asia Minor sea port recently evacuated by the Greek army, 1t is charged in semi official and other Greek messages from Athens received here today.
 Among the Turkish outrages were the carrying off of many girl pupils of the American girls college, 1t is alleged.
 The Greek belief Is that the fire was set by the Turks to conceal the traces of their alleged misdeeds.
 A considerable share of the prop- erty loss from the fire, the total Of which is estimated in Greek quarters at one billion frances (about S75.- 000,o00 at the present exchange rate Tor the French franc), fell upon American firms.
 A message from Greek semi-offf cial sources from Athens datea Thursday, reads:
 Absolutely trustworthy persons belonging to the. foreign colonies at smyrna. and notably Americans ar irving here on the destroyer Simp- son, which also brought United States Consul General Horton. re- late terrifying details regarding the massacre of smyrna following tbs pig fire which reduced the Arma- nian, Greek and European sections or the town to ashes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
My Favorite
 Stories BY IRWIN S. COBB
Neither Here Nor There

Neither Here Nor There travelling Quebec boat One of them knew the river and the other did not They anchored the night During the night the along toward daylight the craft df Three hours He poked his head entirely section of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
RELIEVE SMYRNA WAS
 DELIBERA BURNED

Constantinople, September 15,-- The theory was advanced in Greek official circles here today that the Kemalists deliberately set the city of Smyrna on fire in order to evacu- ate the entire Christian population, thereby relieving the Turks alto gether of the problem of minorities in Anatolia. Kemalist officials, on the other hand, assert that the con- flagration resulted from the ex- change of rifle shots between the invading Turkish army and the Greeks and Armenians, the latter of whom attacked the Turks from churches and houses.
 The property loss is estimated high into millions of dollars. Only the Turkish quarter remains.
 With the evacuation of the Brit ish forces from the desolated city. American blue Jackets are now the dominant factor. They are being well treated by the Kemalists, who have urged them to remain and as- sist in restoring order and in min istering to the dying and dead. Capt. H. J. Hepsburn, chief of staff to Admiral Bristol, is directing the work of the American naval men and relief workers.
 Turkish courtmartials have passed death sentences on 900 Greeks ant Armenians who were charged with being implicated in the killing of Turks in 1919
 The Christian population in Smyrna is in a state of terror.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy in the interior; prob ably showers near the coast Satur- day and Sunday.
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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-29
EVANGELISM IS
NOT PROFITABLE
Gypsy Smith Declares He
Gets Set Fees for
Saving Souls

for cash!
That is what a popular young mis-
sloncr TN Great Britain was accused
OF bv the Daily News, the leading
NoncUnformist newspaper In Eng
land But the missioner has com"
through with a speedy and convinc-
Ing reputation.
IL is some weeks ago that the
ardent rcllglonists In the small towns
OF Great Britain were startled by
a series OF articles attacking one
Of their most popular revivalists,
declaring that he was charging half
dollar for every convert he got
as a result OF his spirited sermons
Captain Gypsy Pat Smith, the
young preacher so impcnched. re-
turned TO Britain by the Majestic
and was mot by the author OF the
articles attacking him. Captain
Gypsy Smith had just returned from
n successful tour In the United Stp'"f
and during his absence he had been
charged with grating and profltecr-
ing IN Christianity.
Every convert, so the allegation
ran, had TO pay fees for the light
that guided him from the paths OF
wickedness and sin 10 the glory OF
Righteousness and good living.
Il have been accused" Captain
Gypsy Smith said. "of taking $1,000
from a Cardiff chapel for my tour
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-29

Of missicneer!ng. csbiea srofn
America denying this The sum /
received was 5000, although am
not quite sure. j am no good az
figures.
"A few friends. knowing I was
Just married and wanted 60 gct
home together, put their. hands In
their pockets and made me a gift.
! am trying TO get the home, but 80
far have been unsuccessful
MY arrangements when I attend
mission are fair and above board
The ministers IN the small chapels
whore | conduct my missions are
not very husincsslitc, and so ! stln-
ulote that all expenses must he paid
before I get anything That relieves
them OF all anxiety and loss
The dean OF Westminster Abbey
after all, receives over $4,000 a year.
80 why ahouldn't l get my expenses
/ paidf often / don't even get my
eNpenscs. At the close Of my tour
In Scotland. which lasted Tor eight
days, my share was only half a
dollar. IL II only recently that /
nave received larger sums
MY travelling expenses FOR tho
last IA months have been $4,000. /
had 10 undertake an American cam
/ paign before could meet them and
get my losses back Even now |
have lost $500. My fees ior preach
Ing are only t400. That Is tho piNth
/ OF my campaigns this year and /
/ am accused OF making n fortune out
OF IL. As matter OF fact, | am
losing money. hut the question q
money never enters my calculations
seldom say anything about II In
the correspondence in connection
with my missions.
They say | canvass for coutrihu-
tious from those I convert What
do is thisi / invite tho envoiono
thanks offering Nhen ask for
converts 20 Christ many OF 'he men
are too shy 10 stand up. so ! give
them au envelope IN which they can
enroll in the ranks OF the rnvcd
and II they can afford II they are
asked 20 make thanks offering
OF say half a dollar. merely tell
them tho army OF Christ does not
want conscripts. but merely volun-
teerH."
Al the present moment an In
qulry is being conducted by the
Free Church Council Of Great Brit
ain into the manner in which Cap
tain Gypsy Smith raises his funds.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-29

need Of this personal touch and by
giving the rooms the required
thought gave them tho charm which
made them delightful apartments
Right Rug VIII DO Much.
The fine lines OF the trinity
dressed bed, the comfortable lounge.
the reading stand with it's prettily
shaded lamp. the placing OF the
well chosen articles in tho room In
perfect balance. the objects on the
fnantel shelf over the fireplace--nll
these are features which will make
for the charm of the bedroom. a
plain-toned rug often goes toward
bringing the varied furnishings Of
the room into harmony and subdu-
ing the feeling OF restlessness Which
otherwise might have intruded itself
In any home, there should be as
much individuality shown In the
sleeping rooms as In any other
in the house. Each occupant OF a
room may have preferences to which
the fancy shoud be given free reign.
within the limits set by good taste.
Then there is the guest room. which.
too often, Is lacking in that warm
personal appeal which goes 40 far
toward making the sense OF hospital
ity apparent. Tho proper furnishing
Of the guest room deserves more con-
alteration on the part OF the hostess
than It usually receives.
The hostess should think OF the
many small conveniences which
make the stay OF a guest In the home
time to be looked back upon with
pleasure. A we'll placed reading
lamp, IA few timely books and above
all n well appointed desk with eta
tionery and calendar nre details
which should not be overlooked In
the guest room.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-29

modern room. There Is probably
no style OF furniture better suited
to the needs OF tho young girls
room. 1t is dainty and often ex-
quisite In it's design and color, in
its paneled decorations on an ivory,
white or other colored ground OF
satin enamel.
individuality for Rooma
There are many beautiful and
suitable suites of Adam furniture
for the bedroom. When they are
placed In suitable environments
these have the stately dignity of
the originals. They should be made
complete in detail by related sur
roundings OF the same school. The
design used on the curtains. rugs
and cushions, tho hardware and
lighting effects should be as express
sive of the Adam school as the fur
niture itself.
The home maker has only to look
into the stocks OF the progressive
dealer OF her own town TO be con-
WINGED that her needs may he fully
supplied by American furniture
makers.
but. even then che will have much
before her In making the bedroom
as she would have II. She will find
that though the walls. woodwork
and rugs may provide the setting
which is most harmonious and ef-
fective for the furniture of her
room, II may still seem cold and
dead, like the sleeping rooms of n
hotel or n club.
This for lack OF a better term,
may be called the individual quail
ity OF the room. which is 40 essen
tial to It's charm and character.
That II is n quality so hard 10 de-
fine does not make It the less one
to be desired. After the selection OF
furniture. IL may be called the most
important factor IN the room. The
hostess who made II point 10 oc-
cupy In turn each OF the several
chambers OF her house realized the