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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-06
IN AND O THE CITY

Everything is in readiness for the
annual Holy Name Society smoker to
be staged in st. Mary's hall on Cen
ter street tonight. This smoker
was postponed from last Monday
night. The program consists of box
ing, wrestling and vaudeville enter
tainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-06

Louis Csipo, of 447 State street,
has received a certificate from the
State Department of Banking and
Insurance authorizing him to engage
in the banking business here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-02-06

Otto de Lorenzi will leave within
a few days for Chicago where he
will become district engineer for the
Construction Engineering Corpora
ton of New York City, for the wes-
tern territory. Mr.. de Lorenzi will
have charge of erection service, test
ing and field engineering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
PROTEST CLOSING OF
 TWENTY-FIRST STREET

Protesting against the closing of Twenty first street between Tenth and Magnolia avenues, south, Thomas Stobert, 2120 Tenth avenue, south. appeared before the city commission yesterday morning and presented a petition signed by a number of prop erty owners.
 He stated that this street was closed during the day on account of the school children using it to play in anu the residents and property owners did not object to this. The traffic along this road is very heavy both in the early morning and late afternoon, he stated, and asked that the request to close 1t be not granted.
 Ben NJ. Jacobs and T. c. Young, principal of the South Highlands school appeared before the commits sion and asked that this street be closed as the school was on one side and the playground was on the other. Professor Young stated Twenty first street will never be used as a thor oughfare as Twentieth and Twenty second streets are much more direct routes to the city. Two years ago the former city commission granted the school authorities permission to close up this street from 8 to 3 o'clock he stated and he had a peti- tion signed by 1,300 property own CTS requesting that this be done,
 D. F.. McLendon. president of the commission, told MT. Young that the matter had been referred to Com missioner w. b. Dickson and the city attorney and they would take up the matter with them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
STILL WANTS REPUBLIC
DeValera Says He Is Ready to Abide
 by Plebiscite
By Associated Press

Dublin, February 7.--Eamon De- Valera today sent a cable message to the American Association for Rec ognition of the Irish Republic, say ing that Irish republicans were ready to abide by plebiscite conducted free of the threat of war.
 We challenge the British govern ment to this test of the real desires of the Irish people," says the mes sage. The treasury of the republic is at the disposal of our opponents by reason of a majority in the Dali Eireann. Our immediate need is funds to counteract the hostile press, ex- plain the true meaning and effect of the treaty and organize public opiu- ion in view of a possible election. The people at heart are as true and republican as ever, and. given a chance. they will uphold the repub- iic."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
PEN|CK UP TODAY
 FOR|DENT|F F|CATION
Negro, Held for Alleged AK Assault, Goes Before
 Loreno

Dan Penick, negro being held in connection with the ave assault on MT. and Mrs. Tony Loreno, and who was to have been taken before Lo- reno for Identification yesterday will probably be taken before him today. The postponement of the identifica- tion was due to the redresslng of the injured mans wound. which left him in nd condition to bs interviewed, say the police.
 Loreno and his wife are improving rapidly, advices from the hospital authorities indicate and 1t Is expect ed that both will be discharged with in the next few weeks
 Delay in taking Penick before Lo- reno for identification is due to the fact that 1t has not been thought that heretofore the injured man has been in condition to make positive Identification. Plans were made to take the negro before Loreno yes terday, but 1t was learned that fol- lowing the redressins of his wound, he would not be in a condition to view Penick.
 Penick Is one of the three negroes held in connection with the Loreno crime, Tom Gardner and Mute Avery, negroes. arrested by Special Deputy Thomas Street, being the other two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
PRE- M [ ER PRAISES ACHIEVEMENTS OF ARMS CONFERENCE
Lloyd George Reviews Sltua- at Home and Abroad in Speech at Opening of
 Parliament
By Associated Press

London, February 7.--Prime Minis ter Lloyd George. speaking at the opening session of the House of Com mons this afternoon. termed the Washington conference one of the greatest achievements ever regis tered In the history of the world.
 Mir. Lloyd George, replying 10 8 criticism by John Robert Clynes. chairman of the parliamentary labor party. that, the Washington confer encS had only dealt with the arithme- tic of peace, contended 1t was only when such proposals as were before the conference were reduced to arith- metic that they began to do the busi- ness of peace.
 The Hague conference, said the prime minister, passed great resolu- tionH. but they were swept aside. Arithmetic on this occasion, added the premier, would have the effect of saving millions O. pounds in this years estimates.
 Reviews General situation
 After reference to tho Washington conference and the House of Lords, the prime minister passed to re. view of the general situation at home ana aDroad, or the proposed pact with France he oontended that the British and French purposes were alike, although their methods might not always agree. He believed that even Germany would not regard the pact with unfriendly eye, and argued that France must be assured that she is not isolated, nothing being moro dangerous than the fear of Isolation.
 Give confidence and you give calmness," said Mir. Lloyd George. One of the greatest dangers for Eu- ropo would be for the young genera tion in Germany to be brought up with the thought of vengeance; you must make Germany feel that pol icy of revenge would not pay, and convince every German that such policy would be fatal to his own coun- try.
 Must Give Guarantees
 England Is honor bound to give France some guarantee to replace the guarantee given by President Wilson and Mir Balfour at Versailles to in duce France to abandon what is known as the advanced Rhine policy"
 This statemtnt provoked dissent from the opposition benches, where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
ELAN ANNOUNCES
 FOR STATE OFFICE
Third Newspaper Man Enters Race for Secretary of
 State
By FRED H. GORAILEY Montgomery Bureau The Age Herald, 22l-2 Eirnt National Bank BuiIdinR

Montgomery, February 7.-tspe- .ciaD-sidney Fl. Elan, publisher of the Troy Messenger and leader Of the Laymen's moveme ent of the Meth odist church, made formal announce ment Tuesday afternoon of his can didacy for Secretary of State as the successor of William P. Cobb, whose term will expire next January. Mir. Elan named himself as the person to handle all funds which will be used in the promotion of his political in- terests. {.
 He is the third newspaper man to enter the race, the others being w F. Miller, editor of the Colbert Coun- ty Reporter, and secretary of the State senate, and Henry c. West, of Birmingham. Frank Ryland, Of Birmingham, also has become a can didate for this position.
 Mir. Blan served as member of the Electoral college for the Second Con- gressional District in 1917 and 1921. This being the only political position he has sought In the state. He Is well known among newspaper men and among laymen interested in the lay movement of the Methodist church.
 Two members of the House of Representatives advised the Secre- of State of their candidacy for re- election. N. E. Stewart, member 'o2 the House from Blob county, became a candidate for reelection as did R. M. Guy, representative from Lowndes county.
 s. D. Bloch of Camden qualified az candidate for State Senator for the Twenty Second Senatorial district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
WEEKS REPORT ON FORD' PROPOSAL
 IS GIVEN SENATE
Report With Formal ResoIu- ton Expressing Approval of Project Referred to Agri-
 Cultural Committee
By Associated Preka

Washington. February 7.--The re- ports of Secretary Weeks on the of fer of Henry Ford for lease and pur- chase of the Muscle Shoals Alabama nitrate and power projects, was laid before the Senate today by Vice Pres ident Coolidge.
 The report together with a joint resolution by Senator Fletcher. Dem- ocrat, Florida, expressing formally the approval of the project by Con- gress, was referred to the agricul- tural committee after a brief but at times heated debate. The motion to give the agricultural committee jur- isdiction was made by Senator Un- derwood, Alabama.
 The Ford proposition, Senator Un- derwood said, was "a flat one for the senate to take or leave" and any modification would be a rejection The motion to refer was carried without a record vote.
 Senator Warren of Wyoming chairman of the appropriations com mittee, inquired whether 1t would not be better first to inquire into the Ie- gal phases of the matter. Mir. Un- uerwood replied that he assumed the Secretary of War had examined into this phase.
 Senator Wadsworth of New York, chairman of the military affairs com mittee. declared there was no way In which considera tion of the sub ject at some time by the appropria- ton committee could be avoided.
 Chairman Norris of the agricultural committee said the committee re- served the right to act as 1t saw fl; on legislature turned over it and would not be bound by any floor agents"
 T have no doubt at all that the congress can make such a contract as proposed" Senator Warren in terposed, but it must be remembered that 1t is contract with a private citizen and congress cannot dictate to him what he shall put into his offer"
 Senator Fletcher offered to submit the resolution formally expressing congressional approval of the Ford offer in order, he explained, that the committee would have something to consider theoretically at least.
 Senator Brandagee opposed this suggestion as an attempt to write tA'S ASPOAt toA tHe CoIuiulLlee having the matter In hand.
 The Fletcher resolutions merely stated that the Ford offer be and is hereby approved and the secretary of war is authorized to enter into such contracts and such stipulations as are necessary to carry out the agree ment," which would complete and place in Ford's hands, the Tennessee river project.
 A bid for the reference was also made by Chairman Jones of the com merce committee on the ground that the proposition involved changes In the Water Power laws and protected water power development and navi- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
QUINN AGAIN ON
 WITNESS STAND
Railroad Official Continues Testimony Before State
 Commerce Board

Montgomery, February 7.-(Sps- ciaL]-C. D. Quinn, assistant to the vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, remained on the witness stand before the public serv- ice commission Tuesday In the gen eral hearing which will determine whether or not the railroads will be required to revise and readjust all class and commodity interstate rates in Alabama.
 Much of the day was devoted to the schedules offered by the railroads In readjustment of the present rates on shipments of lumber betw cen points in Alabama A large number of ex- Mbits were field by MT. Quinn in connection with his testimony. The exhibits related to comparisons be- tween present lumber rates and the rates which the railroads have pro- posed to establish voluntarily as wei, as comparisons between the pro- posed intrastate lumber rates Tn Alabama and the rates now in effect between intrastate points in other states.
 Indications are that the present hearings will not be concluded be- fore Friday afternoon. The submits sion of testimony in regard to pro posed rates on other commodities will be begun Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
MIME. CURIE IGNORED
Ky Associated Press

Paris, February 1s-Mme. Curie. scientist, was elected a member of the Academy of Medicine today. It is the first time a woman has ever been elected member of any French academy.
 The acedemy's committe had pre- sented six names as candidates to succeed the late Edmund Terrier. The five men nominated withdrew their names when they found out Madame Curie's name was on the list and she obtained 64 votes against 15 blanks. President Behal proclaimed her an elected member. The election must be ratified by President Millerand.
 The Queen of Rumania Is cores bonding member of the Academy of Fine arts, and Madame Lebrun, noted French painter, G755-1s42) was a member of the Royal acadmey which preceded the present institution. But Madame Curie is the first woman to be full member of the present or ganization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
PRATT CITY ASKS
 FOR ROAD PAVING

Asking that the city commission as sist the Jefferson county board of revenue in building a road from Pratt City to Birmingham, delegation numbering 50 appeared before the commission at It's meeting yesterday morning. J. M. Darlington was the spokesman. He said the delegation had appeared before the board of revenue and had been assured that the county was ready to pay half toward paving.
 The residents of Pratt City want the five miles connecting with the Bankhead highway paved in order that they may have a permanent road into and out of Pratt City.
 The importance of building this road was urged by several members of the delegation. Among the speak CTS were Mrs. J. J. Nichols. Rev. Boyd T. Cantrell, pastor of the First Meth odist church of Pratt City. and Joe Schilleci, foreman at one of the Thomas furnaces.
 Commissioner W. F. Dickson stated the only way the city could help build this road would be to assess the cost of the work against the abutting property, as the city did not have a dollar in the treasury that can be used to build the road. It would be impossible to assess the cost of this improvement against the property, he said. as the law provides that the value of the property must be en- hanced to the amount of the assess ment Other members of the com mssion agreed with Commissioner Dickson. but declared they knew the urgent need for road to Pratt City, President D. F. McLendon stated the commission would hold q conference with the board of revenue in a few days to try and arrange some means whereby this road can be paved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
D. C. BALL WILL CONFER WITH BANKER TODAY ON
 COUNTY ROAD BONDS

Resolutions instructing D. c. Ball, chairman of the board of revenue to confer with Webb Crawford, presl- dent of the American Trust and Saw ings bank with reference to the feasibility of the bank acting as de- positary for county road improve ment bonds after sale and before de- livery to purchasers were adopted by the board of revenue yesterday.
 According to board members, such arrangements will enable the board to dispose of as many of it's recent s3,00o,0o0 authorization as possible at one time without the necessity of paying the six per cent interest on the bonds after sale but before de- livery. If such an arrangement Is found feasible, it Is stated, Interest will only have to be paid on the bonds after delivery instead of from the time of purchase which 1t Is stated will result In considerable saving to the county in interest on the total authorization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
LITTLE HOPE FOR
 WOUNDED OFFICER
Deputy Smith, Who Was Wounded by Negro, in
 Critical Condition

Deputy Sheriff R. E. Smith, who was shot Monday morning by Will Briggs, negro flagman, whom he was arresting at Forty-second street and Fifth avenue road, is still in 8 criti- cal condition at the Norwood infirm- ary.
 According to the hospital authori- ties, Smith is doing as we'll as could be expected under the circumstances, though the chances for his ultimate recovery are doubtful.
 Motorcycle Scout John Helton, who was shot by the negro shortly after Smith was wounded, Is expected to recover, as his wounds, while pain ful, are not of such a serious nature as to sndanger his life unless com plications set in.
 The affair In which Smith and Hell ton were shot started when the dep uty sheritfs took Briggs into custody under a warrant charging him with murder in connection with the death of Will Bartlett. whom he shot on De- cember Il. While Smith was taking the negro to a telephone following the arrest Briggs turned suddenly and emptied hls gun at Smith, hit ting him three times. AS soon as the news of the shooting reached the po- lice search was instituted by every available detective, deputy and po- lice officer that could be rushed to the scene. After about an hours hunt Briggs was located by Deputy J. D. Matlock and Helton. On seeing Helton the negro started fir ing, wounding the officer twice in the hip. Shots by the officers. aided by Detectives Moser and Fl. c. Jones, brought the negro down, and he was carried to the Htllman hospital. where he died shortly afterward.
 MT. Smith lives at 212S Thirty fourth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
A. B. & A. LOAN DENIED
I. c. c. Holds Advance Not Needed
 for Operation
By Associated Press

Washington. February 7.-The Att lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road was denied by the Interstate Commerce commission today gov ernment loan of s6i5.592. which is sought to pay off indebtedness. The company now is being operated by a receiver and the commission held that the advance which would have been used to settle tax bills against the railroad and to wipe out bank in- debtedness, was not necessary for maintenance of it's transportation op- erations. and that the company did not offer sufficient security to the government.
 The Norfolk and Western railroad today asked authority to issue s666,- 900 in 4 per cent bonds with which 1t proposes to reimburse it's treasury for payments already made In meet ing indebtedness of it's terminal subsidiary corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
VERDICT RENDERED IN
 CHILD LABOR LAW CASE

Verdict for s5,Ooo was rendered yesterday by jury in Judge c. B. Smiths division of circuit court in favor of Willie Westley, suing by his next friend, Lugenia Westley. against ]. B. Brannum, doing business as the J. B. Brannum Transfer company.
 The suit was brought under the child labor laws of Alabama, which it was alleged in the original com plaint, the defendant had violated by employing the plaintiff, a minor un- der IA years of age.
 According to the original com plaint, which claimed 5000 as dam ages. the defendant employed the plaintiff to drive a team of mules hitched to a road scraper, which de- fendant company was using to grade city streets.
 While so employed, il was alleged the plaintiffs hand became caught between the wheel of the scraper and tree, as a result of which, it was alleged, plaintiffs index finger was cut off, his entire hand lacerated and he was otherwise seriously in- jured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
REPUBLICAN LEADERS AGAIN CONFER AT
 WHITE HOUSE DlNN FER
By Associatcd Press

Washington, February 7.--HepubH- can leaders in Congress for the sec ond time within month met with President Harding at the White House dinner conference to discuss the leg islative program.
 Members of the steering committee from both houses attended and from the whole range of prospective legis- lation with particular attention to the tariff and bonus bill was gone over with view to expediting those measures which the executive and leaders agreed should be pushed ahead.
 Attending the diner and participat- ing in the discussions afterward be- tween the President and congression- al leaders was John T. Adams, chair man of the republican national com mfttee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
Held Up and Robbed

A. L. Arban. of 20205 Avenue E was held up at the corner of Twenty first stret and Avenue A last night about 9:30 o'clock and robbed by two negroes. According 10 Arban. he was coming out Twenty first street from town when as he passed the corner of Avenue 4 the negroes stepped out from the shadow of a building and stopped him, going through his pock- cts and taking s5, all the money he had. Detectives Erland and Weisman have been assigned to the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
HEALING CREAM
 QUICKEST RELIEF
 FOR HEAD COLDS

Colds and catarrh yield like magic to soothing. healing. antiseptic cream that penetrates through every air passage and relieves swollen. in famed membranes of nose and throat Your clogged nostrils open right up and you can breathe free,y. Hawk ing and snuffling stop. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable.
 Get a small bottle of Eiy's Cream Balm from your druggist Apply a little in the nostrils and get instant relief. Millions endorse thss remedy known for more than fifty years. adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
KENNAMER WILL
 ASSUME CHARGE TODAY

Charles B. Kennamer, recently named by President Harding. U. s. District Attorney for the northern district of Alabama is expected to ar rive in Birmingham today to assume charge of the local office.
 Mir. Kennamer is a prominent law yer of Guntersville, which has pro- duced three federal district attor- neys since 1908. Those in addition to MT. Kennamer are Oliver D. Street and the late Robert N. Bell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
AdoIph Oahm-P Petersen

The many friends of Adolf Damn Peterson in the city will learn with regret that he passed away at his home in Los Angeles last week. He was 67 years of age. Mir. Dahm- Peterson was for many years identi- fled with the musical activities of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
 FRANCE WANTS GENOA CONFERENCE DELAYED
Rv Aaeoc,at.d p,.,,

London, February S.-According to the Westminster Gazette the British government has received & note from the French government making strong representations that the Ge- noa economic conference should be postponed three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-08
DECLINES TO FORM CABINET
 RI. Associafed RrAss

Rome, February 6.-Enrico Dc Nicola, has declined King Victor Emmanuel's invitation to form a new cabinet to succeed the ministry of former Premier Bonomi. it was re- ported this evening. The kings in- vitation was extended ta Senor De Nicola yesterday.