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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
MINERS THREATEN
 ID STRIKE APRIL 1;
 ASK HIGHER WAGE
Anthracite Coal Workers Hold Convention-NeW Agree ment Must Not Ex-
 ceed Two Years
By Associated Press

Shamokin, Pa, January 2o.-The tri-state convention of the anthracite mine workers late today adopted the recommendation of the scale commit tee demanding a 20 per cent increase in wages for contract miners and $1 day increase for all day men.
 The convention had before 1t to- night recommendation providing for a suspension of mining on April l, in the event that no satisfactory agree ment has been reached by that date. Leaders said there was every prospect of it's adoption.
 Tn delegates also adopted a de- mand that the proposed new agree ment to take the place o fthe pres- ent one, which expires March 31, shall not exceed a period of two years and prohibiting the making of individual agreements and contracts in the mining field.
 The scale committee presented to the convention 19 proposed to the op- orators and three. recommendations. Other demands provide for a uniform wage scale, so that various occupa- tions of like character shall command the same wages that the eight hour clause in the present agreement shall be applied to all persons working in and about the mines coming under the jurisdiction of the mine workers union; that time and one-half time for all overtime work and double time for Sunday and holiday work a standard check off system: dead work to be paid for on a uniform con- sideration basis; that where coal is paid for by the car it shall be charged and payment made on the legal ton basis and dockage eliminated, that carpenters and other tradesmen be paid the recognized standard rates ex- isting in the regions, which should not be less than 90 cents an hour, that In rehiring men laid off the se- niority rule shall apply; that em- ployes of stripping contractors be brought under the agreement; that powder be delivered to the miners at their working places and that where men have been working only six or seven days in colliers where eight hours prevail that they have their wager readjusted. based on normal conditions.
 The convention adopted a rrotion that the demands be considered se- riatim. The demand for a two-year contract provoked no discussion, but that providing increased wages of 20 per cent took up much time of tho convention One delegate wanted to make the increase 14 per cent and pledge the union not to deviate from 1t. It was not favored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
Mrs. Ryan's Death Due to Poisoning,
 Surgeon Declares
By Associated Press

Paris, January 20.--The death of Mrs. Thomas Stewart Ryan. known as Miss Audry Creighton. yesterday in the American hospital at Nullly was due to poisoning, according to the verdict of Police Surgeon Paul, who performed an autopsy on the body to- day
 Serious leslons were found in the stomach and kidneys and the surgeon removed the vital organs for chem icai analysis.
 Charles G. Loeb, attorney for Mir. Ryan who was held by the police a few days after Mrs. Ryan had swal- lowed poison tablets, today filed a demand for his clients release on bail. The Investigating magistrate Is ex- pected to reply to the demand tomor- row.
 The demand recited the history of the case. pointing out that Mrs. Ryan never stated that she had been ter rorized into swallowing the poison. as some versions of the story have claimed, and that no cries of protest were heard. Her normal mental con- dition, says the demand, was shown by her ability to write farewell let ters to her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
FEDERAL RESERVE IS CRITICIZED FOR
 POSTWAR POLICY
Joint Commission of AgricuI- turaI Inquiry Submits Re- port to Congress Ask !.
 Aid for Farmers
By Associated Press

Washington, January 20.-Criti ism of the federal reserve boards policy during the months following the ar mistice is coupled with recommenda- tions that existing banking agencies be adapted to meet the credit require ments of farmers in report submit ted to Congress today by the joint commission of agricultural inquiry.
 The report, the second of series from the commission of which Repre- sentative Anderson, republican, Min nesota, is chairman, deals with bank ing and financial resources of the country, especially as affecting agri- cultural interests. It stresses the importance of filling the gap be tween short and long terms, and concludes that the present gan can be effectively and safely bridged without the necessity of es tsblishing any new or untried ma chinery and without sacrificing any of the fundamental principles upon which both the farm loan system and the federal reserve system must rest"
 Reviewing conditions that have confronted farmers since the war, tn. report declares:
 Tt is the opinion of the commission that a policy of restriction of loans and discounts by advances in the dis count rates of the federal reserve banks could and should have beer adopted In the early part of 1919. not withstanding the difficulty which tn. treasury department anticipated In floating the victory loan If such a policy were adopted.
 '1t is also the opinion of the com mission that had this policy been adopted in .,the early part of 1919 much of the expansion, speculation and extravaganza which character lzed the postwar period could have been avoided.
 The commission also believes that had such policy been adopted in 1919 the difficulties, hardships and losses which occurred in 1920-192f as result of the process of deflation and liquidation would have been diminished"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

Special body to learn directly the needs of the south. C. o. P. decides to enact debt re- funding bill.
 Few farmers to attend national farm conference. PlanS are laid for second internn- tiOna1 conference.
 STATE More reasons are given for ratifi- cation of rond bond amendment. Plans are made for negro health week.
 warrants are served on Selma chiropractors.
 Suit against Selma physician iS heard In court.
 LOCAL Jemison employees guests at ban- Guet.
 Gwin launches fight for HiiIman hospital. Reception to mark opening of Hen- ley school lunch room. Council to build church at Auburn Captain Tsrrant, pioneer citizen, dies.
 T. (. I. has large orders for rails
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
GULF STEEL STOCK
 MAKES B|G GAIN
Sloss- Sheffield Issues Are Also Higher - Unusual
 Day on Market
By Associated Pres,

New York. January 20.--Wall street experienced it's first runaway stock market of the new year today on a bullish movement led by independ- ent steel and iron shares.
 Buying of these stocks derived its chief momentum from reports that the several mergers or consultations projected by the secondary steel in- terests of the country were approach ing completion.
 Gulf States Steel and Replogle Steel led with extereme gains respectively of BE points and 10% points, both re- acting sharply before the close. how ever.
 Fully a score of other steel and iron issues, of which Bethlehem, Cru. cible. Sloss- Sheffield, Yanadium, Re- public and Iron Products were most prominent, trailed alosg at extreme gains of two to six points showing Irregular reaction at the close.
 United States Steel, for years the leader of the stock market, got into Its stride In the last half of the ses- sion, an extreme rise of three points to ss being shaded by ne-point re- cession at the end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
ARBUCKLE SAID ID HAVE OFFERED ID
 PAY GIRLS BILLS
Manager of Hotel TestifieS at Trial of Screen Come dian-Pictures Are
 Introduced
By Associated Press

San Francisco. January 20.-Roscos c. Arbuckle offered to pay the ex- peness of Miss Virginia Rappe, in- cluding the bills of physicians who attended her, 1t was testified today in Arbuckle's second trial on man slaughter charge arising from the girls death.
 The testimony was given by Harry Boyle. assistant manager of the Ho- tel St. Francis where, the prosecution contends. the girl was injured fatally by Arbuckle during party in the comedians rooms
 Boyle said he was called to the Arbuckle suite during a party there and was told by Arbuckie that "a lady was lying on a bed in one of the rooms tearing her clothing off" He visited the room and found Miss Rsppe practically unconscious" he testified.
 Other witnesses today were Al Sem nacher, manager of motion picture enterprises engaged in by Miss Rappe and Jesse Norgaard, former night watchman at Culver City. Cal. mos ton picture studio, used by both Ar buckle and Miss Rappe
 Arbuckle, on one occasion, at tempted to bribe hlnt to obtain a key to Miss Rapps's dressing room, but was refused, Norgaard testified.
 Semnacher told of coming by auto mobile from Los Angeles to San Fran cisco in company with Miss Rappe and a mutual friend, Mrs. Bambina Maude Belmont, and of visiting the Arbuckle party with the women.
 The post-mortem photograph of Miss Rappe's right arm, said by the prosecution to have been bruised by Arbuckle and her -mortem fin gerprints were introduced, as were Arbuckles fingerprints.
 The prosecution announced it would not call more than six further wit nesses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
My Fauorite Stories
 By IRWIN S. COBB Wh.A M;rlA D. C.ll>l .x. A Acfixro Mar,
By IRWIN S. COBB

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
Congress Wants to Find Real Condition
 & Alabama Miners
,y Congressman Proposes Half Million propriation for Relief-Many Cases of Distress Known to Exist in Bir-
 mingham District
By HUGH W. ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Herald,
 500 Davidson RulIdinK,

Washington, January z0.-(Spe- cial.)-Before considering a bill ln- troduced by Representative Ben John- son of Kentucky, appropriating s50o,- 900 for the care of distressed miners and their families in Alabama, Ken lucky, West Virginia and Pennsyl- vania, Congress will ascertain the conditions in the mining districts in all of the states, it is said officially. But Congress, it was indicated this afternoon, desires to learn whether the distress of miners and their fam lilies is greater than that of farmers and their families, all of whom have suffered from prevailing conditions. and whether, in. addition to miners, Congress should also preserve farmers.
 Conditions in Alabama are not definitely known, it is learned to- day. There are reports to the effect that miners, unable to find employ ment, are actually suffering in the Birmingham district. But as far as Washington officially knows condi- tions in West Virginia are more se- rious than in any other state where mining is an important industry.
 Important coal operators of the
 
 today declared to The Age Herald correspondent that while in the min ing district of the state there is dis tress attendant on poverty, there IS no starvation.
 There are 25,oo0 miners in he Birmingham district" said J. ". Mc- Queen, president of the Sloss- -Shef- field Steel and Iron company. "Of these 10000 are able to secure some work. Conditions in Alabama make 1t necessary that full time work be reduced two thirds. This would give employment to 5000 miners. But it Is so arranged that instead of giving 5000 miners full time employment 10000 miners are given work for one or. two days per week"
 The manner in which Congress will ascertain Alabama conditions is not definitely determined. It is under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
4 Officers Jailed FollolDing
 Killing Alleged Moonshine,

Hammons, also were arrested to- day. They were uninJured.
 The shooting occurred during . raid five miles from Sc0ttsboro.
 Reports late today were that Roy Kill was in . dying condi- tion and no hope for his recovery fs held.
 The prcliminary hearing of the accused officers has been set for Monday.
 None of the alleged moon sinners was armed. according to, reports. The accused officers have made no statements 70 far as 9iven out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
IRON PRODUCERS
 ASK DECREASE IN
 RAILROAD RATES
Chicago Manufacturer De- clares Charges to Be Bur- den on Industry-CoaI
 Strike Discussed
By A..oc,a,.d p,...

Washington, January 2o.-CoaI producers completed their arguments in favor of lower freight rates be- fore the interstate commerce commis- sion today and gave way to repre- sentatives of the steel industry, the second in the list to be taken up in the general investigation into trans portation rate levels
 Robert Hula. for iron and steel manufacturers in the Chicago dis trict. presented the general conclu- sion that present freight rates are a burden which has undoubtedly con tributed to the existing depression in industry" He expressed the opin- ion that the commission should pro- tect the earning power of the rail roads, but declared that next to coal. steel was the commodity which should be considered in any rate re- auctions found possible.
 Throughout the discussion of coal rates the commission and experts participating sought facts as to im- pending wage reductions and possi- bilities of a strike about April 1. H. W. Prickett, testifying for wyom- ing and Utah mine operators, urged a rate reduction of 20 per cent in the territory and said that the producers had already cut costs and intended to make lower wage scales April 1.
 National Strike
 J. D. A. Morrow. vice president of the National Coal association, was recalled for cross-examination and questioned as to the possibility of a national coal strike at the time. He replied that he made his business to know nothing about the labor side of the industry" but added that the op- orators expected wages to be cut then.
 W. J. Thompson, secretary of the Anthracite Producers association, followed with the statement that present prices of domestic and am thracite are too high for the average consumer to pay" and that railroad and mine wages continue at high levels. Mine wage cuts would be eff fective after April 1. he said, but the anthracite producers, although gravely doubting that general rate reductions would restore general prosperity considered that freight charges on their product should be lowered more nearly to the existing basis for bituminous transportation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
Legion Will Erect Memorial for Late
 National Commander
By Associated Press

Indianapolis, January 20.-Con- struction of memorial in Cincinnati to the late F. w. Galbraith, Jr., for nier national commander of the le- zion, was authorized today by the legion's national executive commit tee. An appropriation of s25,O00 for the memorial. which will be built on site overlooking the Ohio river, was authorized.
 The committee also designated Oc- tober 16 to 20 as the dates for the fourth annual convention. which is to be held in New Orleans.
 The first day of the conference of departmental officers who assembled this morning was devoted to .liscus- sion of the plight of disabled World war veterans and plans for their re- lief. The United States Veterans bureau was criticized by several speakers. Julius F. Lynch of Nor folk, Va, declared the trouble was not so much with the bureau. but that the bureau was left too much in the hands of Brigadier General Sawyer, President Harding's personal physi- elan. General Sawyer was character ized by the speakers as a man 'who had not donned the uniform until two years after the armistice was signed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
- - = ------------'-- . ETOWAH MAN DIES

Gadsden, January 2o.-(Special.)- E. G. Thornton, age 65, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Wood, at 524 South Sixth street. He resided in Affords Bend. above Hokes Bluff. and was in the city yes- terday on business. He was not feel- ing well and went to his daughters home. He was sitting in chair be- fore the fire last night when he peacefully passed away, his death being caused by heart trouble. There was no man in Etowah county better known and liked than Eddie Thorn ton, and his sudden death will be a great shock to his many friends over the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21


 All over the south this week began the campaign for . sutt- able endowment for the Robert E. Lee School of Jornalfsm at Washington and Lee university, Lexington, Va.
 Contributions are asked from every admirer of the great south- ern leader in order to perpetu- ate his name In . work in which he was . pioneer.
 When General Lee was presi- dent of Washington college he founded in 1889 the first school of journalism In the worlds history. His far-seelnG vision is thus shown in recognising nearly 50 years ahead of cthers the import anee of jouRnalism and the need for suitably trained young men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21

General Lees birthday, which was last Thursday. It is hoped and expected to complete the campaign before February 22. the birthday of General Washington, the other man for whom Wash ington>e end Lee is named.
 Contributors to the proposed fund may he sent to pr. Henry Louis Smith, president of Wash ingt0n and Lee, at Lexington, Va. or to F.. W. Barrett, editor of The Age-HeraId.
 President Smith Ia taking an intense grreonas tnterest In the Lee scI ssi of icaxna Inn enjow- ment, ssa hE~ ezps esed the hope that tiss nrsai vesEa he nation wide Is scope rad that the peopls, ef tae som specially he Quicb se shcyf thtif inaorsement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
Hundreds In Distress


 J. L. Ciemo, secretary of the United Mine Workers In Alabama, when asked for a statement Inst night re- gardinx conditions in Alabama, saidi
 .it is true that there arc hundreds of minerS' families in the district ia genuine distress with no apparent hope of relief in the near future. We have no funds with which to pro- vide for them. [ know nothing of the plan in Washington to give gov ernment relief except what I saw in The ARe-HeraId this morning, but I do know that there are many needy here.
 It is well known fact that many of the families of the miners who struck last year have been having a hard time. Many calls for assistance have come to The Herald. am. through the columns of this news paper supplies have been assembled from time to time and numbers o; wagons and trucks loaded with pro- visions have been distributed
 Aside from any issue involved be- tween the miners and their former employers, the appeal for aid for women and children who have been suffering has met with response. Members of The Age Herald staff have given assistance. Reporters and others have interviewed members of families, have gone into the homes and living quarters of people in dis tress and found the conditions very bad In many places.
 request came to The Age Herald last night from Washington for available information on the sub ject. Commissioner W l.. Harrison, because of his former close associa- ton with the situation. is thought to have accurate information on the sit uation, but he could not be reached last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
LAWYER REPEATS
 CHARGES AGAINST
 ANNE J. ST|LLMAN
Bankers Attorneys Deny AL leged Attempt to Bribe WitneSSeS-Wife'S
 Counsel Reply
By Associated Press

New York, January 2o.--Jsmes A. stilman's fight to have little Guy Stillman adjudged illegitimate was intensified today in the appellate di- vision of the supreme court.
 The bankers counsel repeated charges that Mrs. Anne U. Stlllman had misconducted herself with Fred Beauvais, Indian guide, who MT. Still man contends is the father of Guy. Love messages purported to have passed between Mrs. stlilman and Beauvais were introduced
 Counsel for Mir. Stillman declared his wife had never denied the charge that the child is iiiegitimate and ans wsred her recent predictions that Guys good name would be upheld in court by saying her defense had not shown reasonable probability of sue cess
 Provide Expenses
 The action today was on an appeal from an order which would have MT. stillman provide s7.50o to meet the ex penses of hearing in the divorce suit at Montreal. The court reserved de- cision in the case. At the Montreal hearing Mrs. Stillman planned to sum mon Canadians to testify that agents for her husband bribed and sought to bribe witnesses to testify that she violated her marriage vows.
 Mir. Stillman's lawyers said the k .y.L <ad Afru in the last nine months without a murmur. but 1t was now time to call halt.
 John F. Brennan, counsel for Mrs. Stillman, declared he had the names of 33 residents of Canada who had testified they had been approached with various offers by people in the employ of MT. Stillman.
 Deny Charges
 Mir. Jenks in reply said: We em- phatically deny that any witnesses have ever been approached by any body representing MT. Stillman or that dollar has been paid to them or promised"
 The court of appeals has held that perjury committed in Canada Is not punishable in the United States" he remarked.
 IbtPlyIHk foIenHdn sdlu- Mdy l. too, also suggest that any immunity granted to Mrs. Stillman's witnesses applies also to MT. Stillman's wit nesses"
 Previously 1t had been charged that the testimony of two Canadian wit> nesses called by MT. stillman had been influenced by bribery.
 People who will testify for us, I can assure the court. will tell noth- ing but the truth" said Mir Brennan.
 Insisting that the question before the court was simply whether Mrs. Stillman would get the 37500 MT. Brennan said her lawyers had de- clared that they would pay the ex- penses of the Canadian if necessary. The court reserved decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21

for this profession. The school was discontinued eight years aft- CT General Lees death because of lack of funds. It Ia now pro- posed, however. to raise . fund which will perpetuate the Lee school of journalism forever.
 Its appeal is emphasized by the fact that 1t has been unanimously indorsed by. the Southern News paper Publishers association. by every state press association fu the south and ny practically ev- cry individual to whom the idea has been presented.
 The preliminary organization work for the campaign has been going on for the past three nonths with the idea of starting the intensive drive for funds on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
WILL eENDOW SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM TO HONOR MEMORY OF ROBERT E. LEE


 of n permanent memorial of this character to the great southern leader. He hopes to have the maxi mum number of contributors, even though many of them are ~malls in order that 1t may he in fact and In truth a memorial from the entire people to Gen. eraI Lee.
 In the south there i- little need to call attention fs she esteem In which General Ia held md the admiration ft pF t5r ~ntirF population for Il ffeatress and. purity of his chs rs eieF. r. k fsit thnt It is more sa kah,r fo ~itew this admiration ta the gsfm er memorial whish wti, eosttrus to do good in thv yexrs to cnane than 1t wouls be te lperpef.5ate his name in n Ste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-21
By J. D. DENsoN

gcottsboro, January 2os-(Spe- eiaI.)-State Law Enforcement Officers Campbell and Dill and
 Deputies Tally Willis and Jim Shelby were placed in jail here today in connection with the kill- ing Wednesday of Harry Derby
 and the probable fatal shooting of Roy Hill, alleged moonshiners. k Reports to the authorities are
 that Derby and Hill and two .cther men were running from the .epfficers when fired on. The other tws men, JohA Allen and virxil