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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

interviewed all the neighbors and had found none who had heard any shots in the Ward home. The search by the authorities also failed to re- veal the whereabouts of the man all legged to have been wounded when Peters was killed. and quoted by the newspapers.
 Ward, who has been released In SSeea0 bail, was- not at home when the searching party arrived but his wife showed them around the house. Allen R. Campbell, Wards attorney. hastened to the Ward home when 1t was announced that the dwelling would be inspected for the first time since the shooting occurred. He served notice on the authorities that their mission was illegal. as no search warrant had been obtained, and then accompanied them on their tour.
 Chief of Police Cody of New Rochelle. after being closeted for four hours with the district attor ney, expressed belief there was noth- ing 10 the newspaper story. which created furore in Westchester county, He said he had interviewed all officers on duty near the house on the night of the shooting and found none who corresponded to the ratrolman alleged by the newspaper to have called at the house after the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Ny Fauorite Stories
By IRWIN S. COBB A Tribute to the Fair Sex

Yesterday offered little speech delivered in country Today of our feow-citzens upon postpanda and how he responded to the call
 An visiting England He alone London copousy liquid refreshment he dnd in solitary at his hotel
 The meal mainly liquid being finished he wandered the night bound for the Savage club of which continuing down the Strand and presently wandered into conservative club, gentlemen having dinner
 full dress and despite his state himself him without question recognizing him Amer visiting foreigner of and the table reserved for this the American sumped company the "Genemen the King quite peacefully and comfortably through the feast and through the speechmakng.
 might be- had inspiration He announced company favored with the gentleman from who him and who doubt from Britains English the polite a apause The American slept calmly
 The wait threatened to become awkward The Yankees sought relieve He nudged the the ribs and the latter opened his drowy
 sWhh?
 "They waiting speak," whispered nghbo Ths chairman has called Please word toast
 Slowly the American lifted himself his By effort he fo him He had beefoe drfted offthe With the inspiration If the head of the family had been thus gracefully should member be sed?
 AGen'rmeen, he said, sthe Queen!'
 Copyright, 1922, by the McNaught Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Reports of Trouble On Mexican Border
 Not We'll Founded
 By AssocInted Press

Laredo. Texa May a1.-The Mexican situntion in this section wns quiet today md reports thnt AmeFfcan troops hnd been pinced at the international bridge in an- tIcipation of rebel attac< on Neuvndo Laredo nrc incorrect. No troops have been ordered out nt Fort Mcintosh, the adiutant there stated. According to nli sppenr- ances here, reports of m Impcnd- ing Mexican revolution are ex- aggcrnted.
 American department of justice agents. nnd military intelligence operators here report there k nothing to indicate that the trou- bIe may be expected In Neuvndo Laredo. Reports yesterday from IcI Pnso that Neuyado Laredo wam pnstered with revolutionary mnnifests arc denied ny Mexican officials. Mexican civilians visit ing the Mexican town hear out Inc denial. The garrison Neuvado Laredo today went about its cus- tomnry duties without sign of ap- proachfng attnck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
By ArsocLateti Press


 White Plains, N. Y, May 3t.-"We found nothing which would lead us to believe Wards story false.
 This was the way District Attor- ney Weeks summed up the results of search made today of the New Rochelle home of Walter $. Ward, wealthy baker. The search was made to determine the accur@ey bt . newspaper report that Clai cnce Peters. former navy man whose body was found about two weeks ago near the Kensico reservoir, had been shot in the Ward home, with another man instead of on the country road as stated by Ward when he surren- dered with the assertion that he had fired in self defense.
 On the lookout for woodwork punctured with bullets or carpets stained with blood the searching party combed the house from top to bottom pulling up rugs and remov- ing books and pictures.
 From Lieutenant McGowan, of the New Rochelle police, one of the in- vestigators, came only compliment to Mrs. Wards housekeeping.
 "The house was as clean as new shoe,'' he said, adding that he would have been able to detect any at tempt to remove blood stains.
 Interview Neigbbors
 The investigators asserted they had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Dyer Asks Senate Committee to Act
 on Lynching Bill
By Associated Press

Washington. May s1.-Declaring the United States is disgraced the world over '.on account the mob law prevailing in many states Representative Dyer. republican. Missouri, in a letter today to Chair man Nelson of the Senate judiciary committee protested against further delay on t. part of the committee In acting on the anti-lynching bill passed by the House.
 The House Judiciary committee, the house itself and the Attorney General have all gone on record as of the opinion that the pending bill is constitutional. MT. Dyer said, but he suggested that if the Senate com mittee held otherwise. 1t should pro- ceed to pass Jill which would meet the situation.
 Tt Is beyond dispute the letter said, that states are unable to pro- tect citizens of the United States residentF in the respective states where Enchings are going on."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
CENERAL


 Chile refuses to nrbitrnte south Americnn dispute. Investigation of war fraud cases h begun.
 .Allies approve Germnn reply to al- Hes demand.
 4.vintor h killed at Richmond. English cabinet member explains situatfon.
 Heflin subjected to fierce nttacIx on tariff question.
 STATE Troy normal holds commencement exercises.
 Attorney general issues statement that regfstration after April 1 de- bars participation in 1922 election. Former deputy sheriff pleads guilty to foSEery charge in Mobile. Abercr 'mbie announces principals of agrics<. tuRaI schools. Brandon fwresses Fillmore citisens at wetumpkAs
 AL J. ID. Moore hea local chamber. May bank cleAra-s--- break prior records.
 sbippinx furnaces by car load from Unit plant.
 War aepartment offer civilians army trainfng. Residence robbea In open dsylight, |,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
RAIL BROTHERHOOD CHIEFS WILL HOLD
 IMPORTANT FARLEY
Will Take Action on Wage Cuts-Strike Ballot Pre-
 pared For Maintenance of Way Men
By Associated Press

Cincinnati, O, May s1.-Telegrams asking the grand chiefs of the lb railroad brotherhoods and executives of other union organizations to meet In Cincinnati next week to consider matters affecting the common well fare of 2.o0o.ooo railroad workers, were sent out from here today, 1t was announced by Edward H Fitz- gerald. grand president of the Brotherhood Of Railway Clerks, Freight Handlers and Station and Express Employees.
 The brotherhood chiefs are being asked If next Tuesday will be an acceptable date for fhe conference, MT. Fitzgerald said that II was at first planned to hold the meeting n Chicago Friday. Telegrams were ex- changed today with various brother hood and union leaders, Mir. Fitz- gerald, said. but announcement as 10 the final decision will not be made until tomorrow. However, he said. that in all probability the meeting will be held in Cincinnati Tuesday.
 According to MT. Fitzgerald some 70 brotherhood, union and labor ex- ecutives are expected to take part in the conference Tt will be the first gathering of It's kind ever held In the history of organized labor, Mir Fitzgerald said He stated that the object of the conference was to discuss matters vital to the coin- mon welfare of all railroad workers.
 Decide on Wage Cuts
 It is expected that a course Of ac- ton with regard to reduction of raii road workers wages. recently made and contemplated by the railroad labor board will be decided but that IS matter that will be developed at .he meeting, it was said.
 All of the railway brotherhood chiefs wro will attend the conference are expected to stay over in Cin- cinnati for the annual convention Of the American Federation of Labor, which begins June 10. It is more than likely that actions decided on by the railway chiefs will be pre- sented to the convention. II is un- dcrstood that the switch to Cincin- rati rom Chicago, where the meetins
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Republicans Split
 on Proposed Duty
 Upon Light Globes
By Associated Preas

Washington, May 3f.~~There was n revolt last n ht In the Senate re- publican ranks against the finance committees recommendation to i'm : post a duty of 75 per cent nd valo- rum on electric light bulbs and other Illuminating glassware. An amend ment by Senator Jones. democrat, New Mexico, U substitute a 40 per cent rate was defeated, 3i to 30.
 Fourteen Republicans supported the Jones amendment. They were; Borah, capper. Cummins, Koilog. Key, Ladd, LaF'ollette, Lenroot, Me Nary, Newberry. Norbeck, Norris. Sterling and Townsend. Two demo- crats, Broussard and Ransdeli, voted against the amendment.
 Without a roll call the Senate ap- proved a rate If 65 per cent ad va lorem on household lassware, blown. or partly blown in the mold, and a duty of 50 per cent on such glass ware when pressed and unpublished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

Hoover Scale
 Alabama coal operators agreed with the Secretary of Comerce that the prices as suggested by him would be fair. S. l.. Yerkes of Birmingham stated tonight that the Hoover scale as applied to Alabama was, In con- sideration of all circumstances, equit- able in respect 10 the fair prices ar ranged for other districts.
 The effort of Hoover to stabilize the price of coal throughout the United States was due 10 the fact that because of the short production, incident to the miners strike. some operators in other than Alabama ter ritory were preparin gto increase their prices as high as S6 per ton In the opinion of Frank Nelson of Bir- mingham, and other Alabama opera tors, but for the action of Hoover, it would have been necessary for the government to step in and regulate rather than suggest. The operators agreed that that was an ultimate step scrupulously to be avoided.
 Committee Named
 The Alabama committee of operators to cooperate with Hoover in seeing that his fair prices prevail In Ala barna was appointed today as follows: c. F. DeBardeleben, E. l.. Adler, B. +. Roden. Carl Mccormack, and s. l.. Yerkes, chairman. The advisory com mittee representing the government and the operators of the country per- manently to study the coal situation was appointed as follows: Secretary Hoover. George Otis Smith of the geological survey, H. Foster Baines of the bureau of mines, C. K. Bockus of Virginia, A. NJ. Ogie of Indiana and s, L. Yerkes of Birmingham.
 Hoover Statement
 s The Hoover statement relative to Alabama prices follows.
 ''In the Alabama field the costs of coal production have been reduced since the nnal Garfield scales were determined.
 "After having consulted the Ala bnnhn operators and being nssured of their cooperation, have con- clHded that n maximum fair price for spot coal from the district should
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
COURT BATTLE IS
 STARTED ID STOP
 HE|RESS' WEDDING
Mrs. Mccormick Declares Swiss Riding Master Would Marry Her Daughter Pri-
 marily For Money
By AssocIated Press

Chicago, May 31.-A determined battle to prevent the marriage of Ma, thilde Mccormick, prospective heir tc millions, and Max Oser, Swiss riding master, was begun in court today by Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCor- mick, 17-year-old girls mother and divorced wife of Harold F. McCor- mick, millionaire head of the Inter- national Harvester company.
 Asking a restraining order from probate court to prevent the mar riage. Mrs. Cormick declared that be- cause of her tender age" Miss Ma thiide might become the subject ot maeninations And fntrigues of de- signing personal She added thai oser, being a poor man. desired the marriage primarily" because he be- lieved fin doing so he will secure large sums of money and financial gain"
 The motion was made in Mrs. Me Cormick's answer to the application of her daughter for appointment of MT. Mccormick as her legal guardian. Under the Swiss law, consent of the guardian or both parents of minor is necessary for marriage.
 Declines Order
 Judge Henry L. Horner, however. declined to grant even a temporary restraining order, but continued tho hearing of the motion until June 3. meanwhile ordering that letters of guardianship be drawn up for Harold r. Mccormick under bonds of s20,- 900. Mfr. McCormick's counsel. Ed- win H. Casseli, agreed, however, that the guardians consent to his wards $ marriage would not be given before the hearing.
 Charles s, Cutting. attorney for Mrs. Mccormick. indicated he would use every legal means to block con- sent to the international marriage. by which the granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller would become the bride of the former cavalry officer. who was her riding master for many years during her residence in Switz- erland.
 .'Of course, there is a great deal of evidence that cannot be presented at the hearing June g. he told Judge Horner. Much of 1t is not in Chi cago. We can only set up what we have learned and if the court decides it is serious enough to warrant. the evidence can be presented later.'
 Mccormick Suitable Person
 Mrs. McCormick's answer stated that Mir, Mccormick was "suitabl and proper person. to act as guar dian except so far as he may con sent to the marriage of the petitioner with Oser."
 Believing that his appointment would lead immediately to such con- sent, Mrs. Mccormick declined to con- sent to the appointment and asked
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
MOBILE TO HAVE
 NEW EXPORT RATE

Mobile May s1.-A rate that will put Mobile nparity with New Orleans Tor Pacific coast busi- ness for exports to Cuba and south America will soon be in effect
 The rate will apply on canned goods. dried fruit. beans and other commodities shipped from the Pacific to Gulf ports and then exported to southern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
 NINE ARE KILLED IN BELFAST RI0TlNG

Belfast. May 31..-At o'clock to-
 night nine persons were dead and l9 wounded In consequence of the fierce fighting which broke out this afternoon. Machine guns, revolvers
 and tifles were used by the military, specials and gunmen. At times the
 disorderly clements threatened to in-
 wade Royal avenue. the city's main artery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
Bonus S>4 ensure Approued By House Committee ALABAMA COAL AIES 70 RE BELOW GARELELD SCALE
Vote Twice Changed While Ford Bid Was
 Under Consideration
Final Vote Elimination of Steam Plant Was II to 10. One Change of Opinion Would Reverse Decision.
 Kahn Will Go Home Today
ax Aaaocintnd PreaA

Henry accept the counter drafted by the House for the development of Muscle Shoals the committee will be faced with the alternative of standing recedng its position with regard the orcment of the Cor plant from the Muscle Shoals u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
WOMAN SEEKS SEAT
 HOUSE OF CONGRESS
By Associated Press

Jackson, MISS, May 5l.--Mrs. ]. E. Arnold of Union today made formal anIouncement of her candidacy for congress.
 Mrs Arnold aspires to succeed Congressman Ross Collins of Merid- lien of the Fifth Mississippi. district. With Miss Belle Kearney, candidate |Dr United States Senator, Missis- tippi has two women seeking to rep resent the state at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
FORD EXPECTED TO INSIST UPON
 GORGAS STEAM PLANT

WashIngton, May 3f.--fSpecial.)-- An unofficial report reached the House committee on military affairs today that ". F. Mayo. representa- tive of Henry Ford. was enroute to Washington with information that the Detroit manufacturer would in- sist that the government deliver to him the Gorgas steam plant together with other Muscle Shoals properties in return for his s5.00o. 900.
 The same report was to the effect that Ford would agree to the terms of the committee respecting the man. ufacture of finished fertilizer,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

Members of the committee declined to comment on the reports from De- trolt pending the arrival tomorrow Of W. IT, Mayo and ]. W. Worthington. Ford representatives, who carried the committees proposal to their chief. They expect to inform the committee as soon as they arrive what Mir. Fordss position IS. Upon their report committee members said. would depend the line Of action to be followed by the committee in it's future negotiations.
 There, was some reason to he- iievc the committee might re- verse Itself when Mir. Ferd's word
 was expressed by his represrntn-
 lives If the rejection proposal
 hinged merely on elimination of
 the Gorgas plant. IL Is under
 stood that the committee twice
 changed It's position on the same question during executive con-
 sidcration of the Ford propoenl which terminated in the agree
 ment on the counter committee
 offer.
 The vote by which the plant was finally eliminated wns under stood to hnse been II to 10. Pre- Niousis the vote had heen II to 10 In favor of including the GorEns plant in the list of prop critics to he disposed af wifh the other Muscle shoals units. A change of opinion by any one of the majority would cause the com- mittee ta reverse itself and some members believe such change might be made by one Of these ii 1 who would vote for tho inclusion of the Gorgas plant rather than have the plans of development proposed by the motor manufacturer rele Nd. 1 should the committee tAnd pat'' and decline to recede from M posi- l tion with reference to the GorEaa plant. it was suggested. only d mi | nority opinion advocating Inc aceoegl ance of the Ford proposal by Congress could be made 10 the House.
 Kahn Leaves The departure tomorrow of Chair 1 man Kahn for his home in California l for rest during the summer added another element of uncertainty to the Muscle Shoals question The chairman is understood to have been one of the il who voted to eliminate the Gorgas plant. MT. Kahn Is not expected to depart until after Mir. Mayo has been heard by the con- mittee.
 Secretary Weeks is 10 appear to- morrow before the Senate agricui- ture committee for examination in connection with the various propos- ais for Muscle Shoals development | that body Is considering Chairman Norris who plans to confer with Off, ford Pinehot of Pennsylvania and ar- range for an appearance of Mfr. Pin chot before the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
HooUer Fixes Price And Dealers Agree
 To Accept Decision
Cost of Production in State Fields Lowered Since Scale Was Determined, Secretary Declares-Operators
 Assure Administration of Their Cooperation
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau; The Ase-Heraid,

Washington, May 31.-Special)A 25 cents below the final Secretary Garfield scale from $245 $285 coal The therefore,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
NEGRO HELD FOR ROBBERY

Knoxville. Tenn. May 3i.-Wiley Tarplin. member Of the Asheville, N. C., negro baseball club. was held by police tonight as suspect in con- nection with s3,000 express rob- bery at Aasheville Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01

William Rosendorf. aged $, had been dumb from birth. until he went up in flying machine. The doctor testifies that he uttered several words distinctly as the machine rose. Excitement, something worth while" did 1t. A Chicago lady had been for years unable to walk un- til her husband was appointed min lister to England. Immediately she rose and began trying on dresses rapidly.
 Many have powers lying dormant that would be reused to usefulness BY something worth while.'
 Excitement preceding tho Civil war brought out Lincoln and Grant. without it one might have remained . country lawyer, the other . man unknown to the country. not well Known to his locality.
 What the flying machine did for t6at boy. ambition does for some of n. but not for all. Many take un- 6s,spssted powers into the gravs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-01
CYST OF THE NEWS

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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-01-31
RECORD SUNDAY At
PHONE EXCHANGE;
WIRES STOOD STORM

Because the lizard forced the ma
iority OF residents OF the city and
county to remain indoors on Sunday
the Annapolis exchange Of the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Com
psny far surpassed all previous rec
ords for business on the Sabbath
Thirteen thousand local calls. 455 out
going, and about the same numter Of
incoming. toll calls. were the figures
for the days business at the office.
To meet this extraordinary situa-
ton. il became necessary to more than
double the working force OF opera
tors for a Sunday relay That there
was some little delay was to lie ex-
pected, because at periods the calls
came along in rapid-fire fashion. The
Company experienced practically no
wire trouble by the storm because the
snow was dry one and there was
no weighting down of wires. but the
capacity of the switchboards often
were overtaxed. and many were the
instances where persons simply had 10
exercise patience and wait TO have
their calls put through. Altogether,
the manner in which the operators
performed their task was highly com
mandatory
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-01-31
NOTAR|ES FOR CITY TO
Be AMONG APPO|NTEES

When the time rolls around for
Governor Ritchie TO send his Green
Bag to the Senate. il will contain
in addition 10 the appointments of a
general nature, the usual crop of not
aries public for Annapolis and Anne
Arundel county. Such sappointees have
to lie confirmed by the Senate, along
with the others, and first must have
the Endorsement Of the Senator from
the county There are about score
Of notaries about Annapolis, and it
would not be amiss for those seeking
to lie re-commissioned TO get in touch
with Senator Brady as early as pos
slble. This viii greatly facilitate
making up the list in that all ap-
pointments may he made at one time.
instead OF having them come along
in Struggling way. one or two at a
time. as recess appointments.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-01-31
FUR WILL FLY WHEN
VAGABONDS MEET ST.
ANDREWS 3 SATURDAY

Perhaps the liyel.esl basketball
game among independent teams this
season VIII lie staged on the floor OF
the Fourth Regiment aianory. Baiti-
more. Saturday night when the Vag-
afonds. of this city. will lock horns
with the five of ST Andrews Athletic
Association. last years State cham
pious Additional interest centers in
the contest as it will virtually decide
the State championship, providing The
shamrocbs should finish ahead in
the Baltimore League.
Benny" Holiday, manager OF the
Vagabond OUTFIT, has arranged for
practice 10 lie held every night this
week. and Johnny" wilson coach,
and who also plays on the team. ex-
poets to have his charges in prime
shape for the fray Wilson has lean
out OF the game for the last week
by reason OF slight attack of sick
ness. Tut expects 10 be in trim for
Saturdays engagement 1t is expect
ed large contingent of local fans
will make the trip to Baltimore 10
witness the battle. and in view of this,
chariering special ear over the
Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis
Electric Railways. is being consid-
cred.