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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
LABOR SATISFIED, SAYS STOCKHAM
 AT CONFERENCE
Birmingham Manufacturer Discusses Christian Prin-
 cipIes In Industry

LAKE JUNABU SKA, N. C., July G. Speaking on the theme of Christian principles in industry before the so- cial service conference of the Metho- dist Episcopal church, south, in ses- sion here, Marian w. Davies, manu- facturer of Atlanta, and Earl D. How ard. connected with the labor depart ment of big clothing company, brought out situations in industry as carried on under the open shop and labor union systems.
 Mir. DavieS contended that labor and unions are not synonymous terms that only small percentage of workers in America belong to unions. the attitude of unionism to- ward capital is wrong; that labor unions are destructive and not con- structive agencies. Mr. Davis as serted that the average employer of labor is trying to live according to the golden rule and deal jl/ly with his workers, and declared that progress in industry was due to the introduction of Christian principles.
 Speaking from the employers side of the question, Mir. Howard related some experiences of the clothing in- dustry in relation to garment work CTS among whom he said, had taken place a great change in their eco homie status during the past IF years. MT. Howard stressed the fact that there had been no strike in F years, adding that employees had no fear of discharge or unemployment.
 ". H. Stockham, iron manufacturer of Birmingham, said that for 40 years under open shop labor. through the application of Christian principles. there had never been strike in his plant and that the thousands of negroes employed there had no de- sire for migration.
 Fifteen southern states are rep resented in the conference,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
M|STR|AL LIKELY
 IN Il DIGGING CASE
 WITH JUROR IL
Member Of Jury Stricken With AppendicitiS-State
 Closes Testimony

LAKE CITY, Fla, July 6.--Phy- sicians attending l.. M. Chambers, member of the jury in the trial Of Thomas Walter Higginbotham, to- fering with acute appendicitis. They doubted seriously that he would be able to report for duty tomorrow
 Court was recessed until o'clock tomorrow morning by Judge McMul- Ian. At this time, attending physi- clans will report on the condition of the juror. In the event Cham bers, who is SS years of age and d farmer, is not able to enter the box again, Judge McMullan has an nounced a mis-trial would be de clared and the case continued to the next term of court.
 In the event the juror Is able to return to duty, the defense rendered a suggestion to the court that if agreeable with the state it would close its case and limit the argu- ments to three hours for each side, with tive attorneys for each side. The state tomorrow will announce whether the defense suggestion will be acceptable.
 The juror was taken i'll yesterday, but after medical attention, he was able to report for duty and short session was held. It was after the noon recess was taken today that the announcement was made that he had collapsed.
 Rebuttal testimony by the state was completed early today after placing several witnesses on the stand who testified the defendants reputation was bad in Clara, Fla, where the state contends Martin Ia bert, of North Dakota, received a whipping which resulted in his death, and in this city, where Higginbotham is said to have resided for a short length of time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
WEST IS HEADED : TO FUEL FAMINE,
 OFFICIAL WARNS
People Not Buying Coal And
 Shortage Likely This Winter

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The entire country west of the Mississippi is headed for serious shortage of coal this winter with threats in other sections unless householders lay in supplies now, while transportation conditions are favorable, Francis R. Wadleigh, federal fuel distributor. warns.
 A nationwide survey just com- pleted shows that people are still refusing to buy, Wadleigh says. and that great numbers of mines have been shut down, with labor at the proved working time."
 Car supply and transportation conditions are now ideal; in another thirty days, however, it is expected that the situation will greatly change, due to increased movement of fruit, train, live stock and numer- ous commodities so that when the cessity of getting it's fall and win ter supply of coal everyone will be demanding their requirements at once," Wadleigh says in his report. Neither the coal operators nor the railroads will be able to cope with the situation"
 He said that the price of nut and lump coal advanced 25 cents a ton the first of July, and that similar increase will be made the first of August. Coal is cheaper than nor nal in many fields now, the report shows.
 On the other hand stock of bitu- minous coal in the bins of commer- cial consumers on June was greater than since March l, last year, with approximately 41,00S,000 tons in stor- age. the geological survey states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
GERMAN EDITOR IS FOUND GUILTY OF CRIMINAL LIBEL
Chicago Newspapers Attack On Legion Brings Con-
 ViCtion In Court

CHICAGO, July 6.-Arthur Lorenz' former editor of the Staatz Zeitung, German language newspaper, was found guilty of criminal libel against the American Legion by jury after 30 minutes dellberation today.
 Lorenz was indicted in connection with the publication in the newspa- per of an editorial referring to legion members in derogatory terms. A mo- tion for a new trial will be heard July 21.
 If motion for a new trial Is denied, Judge Hugo Pam will impose sem tence which may be a year in the penitentiary or a fine of, $500, or both.
 Lorenz did not take the stand in his own defense. The editorial to which the legion objection was printed in December, 1921, and charged that legion members were "bums tramps and vagabonds," and that the legion was bought with British gold to suppress truth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
DANGERS ROMANCE IS AGAIN DEEP MYSTERY
Irene Castle And Husband Are
 Parted Second Time

PARIS. July 6.-Robert Treman's lawyer was a good prophet when, after the reconciliation following the TremanIrene Castle split, he critically remarked: "A woman al ways has the right to change her mind"
 Irene Castles hectic "second honeymoon" with Robert Treman promises to become a second Mary Landon Baker epic.
 The second honeymoon" broke off when after going to Deauville. Frances most exclusive bathing beach, with Irene, Treman returned to Paris alone Friday.
 The mystery surrounding the Castle romance has deepened. Cap tain Treman had declared he was go- ing to spend two or three days with Irene. He spent less than 24 hours before wiring for a room at Claridge's here.
 All was lovely during the brief trip. They motored together along the picturesque shores of northern France. dined together-and then hastily parted.
 It was sad Fireman Is sailing for America on July 23, but 1t Is not known whether Irene is going with him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
O[D ORGANIZATION. |S SPLIT, WHILE NEW ONE ENTERS
Federated Party And Farmer Labor Group Will Seek
 Ballots Next Year

CHICAGO, July 6.-(By Associated Press )-The federated farmer-labor party, and the farmer-labor party of the United States. with individual platforms and candidates are an- nounced as entries in the 1924 po- litical field.
 The majority of the farmer-labor party today refused to affiliate with the federated organization, a group born in the farmer-labor convention, ! and decided upon a platform and ticket of it's own. A minority went over to the federated party, splitting the farmer-labCr organization.
 The national executive committee of the federated party accepted five of the bolting farmer -laborites as members of it's executive committee and proceeded to the selection of an executive council and an intensive program of activity. Headquarters of the federated party probably will be here, C. F. Ruthenberg of Cleve- land, convicted in Michigan of ct m munistic tendencies, and leader in the new party, announced.
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 Day Of Orntory.
 The farmer-labor convention was adjourned after a day of oratory over a motion of M. Toscan Bennett, mem Der of the party's national executive committee, which would have placed five of its members on the federated groups executive committee, with reservations. After it's defeat Ben nett announced he would abide by the decision but the minority faction filed out.
 Non-participation by the farmer labor party with the federated or ganization. which Bennett character ized as threatening the "suicide of the farmer-labCr," was not shared by the solid Illinois unit, which Is cred ited by its speakers with having es- tablished "a clean break with the extreme radicals; Is unshackled of a possible red menace and is on its feet stronger than ever In the pur- suit of independent political satisfac- tion."
 The five former farmer-labor dele gates elected to the federated execu- tive committee are c. J. Stevens of Kentucky, Mrs. Mary D. Bright of Cincinnati, John c. Kennedy, Wash ington state; Richard Swift. Illinois; J. NJ. Rasmiller, Wisconsin.
 William Bouck. chairman Cf the conference in which the federated party was created, was elected na- tional chairman of the party. Bouck represents farmers of Washington. Joseph Manley of New York, struc- tural iron workers, national secre- tary; W. H. Green of Nebraska, pro gressive party, vice chairman; F. H. Shoemaker, Wisconsin, Farmers oiatH cacnnn vice chair man.
 Ruthenberg announced that the ct mmittee would draft an invitation to the Cleveland conference to unite with the federated party.
 The partys constitution TOT nominating convention to be held in December or next January.
 Secretary Brown said that hls party would immediately approach all groups of workers who could ac- cept it's principles and solicit their affiliatitn. The national committee will meet soon to determine the date for its nominating convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
PUBLIC EXCLUDED AS LEAGUE TAXES UP SABRE ISSUE
Examination Of Delicate Question Begun In Pres
 enCe Of 30 Leaders

GENEVA, July 6-lBy Associated Press )-Even Lord Robert Cecil, a stalwart adversary of any form of secrecy concerning debates, recog nized that discussion on the Sarre question, begun by the League of Nations council this morning, must be conducted without the presence of the public, as it might take a dis tinctly personal character on certain points. Thus, examination into the administration of the Sarre valley was started before a gathering of some 50 persons, all of whom are attached to the league. The members of the commission government of the Sarre were present, in answer to telegraphed request to attend. They are NJ. Rault, French president of the commission; Count Moltke Huit- field of Denmark, vice president; NJ. Lambert of Belgium, R. D. Waugh of Canada and NJ. Land, a native of the Sarre valley.
 Gives Information.
 A colorless communique, issued at the end of the morning sitting, says that NJ. Rault at Lord Robert CeicPs s initia tive, gave the council informa- ton on the commissions duties un- der the treaty, its composition and the manner of sharing the work, the number and role of French troops in the Sarre, the development of the local gendarmerie, and the circuIn- stances under which were issued the March and May decrees dealing with public order security and picketing.
 NJ. Rault informed the council that the commission had just granted amnesty to all those condemned uu- der these two decrees.
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 Cecil Asks Questions.
 Lord Robert Cecil was the chief Questioner at the meeting, basing his demands for information on criti- cisms expressed In the British House of Commons. He was particularly insistent to learn anything about the two decrees, which the French de- fend as having nothing but repro auctions of German laws. A dele- gation of four, representing the Sarre local parliament, has come to Geneva, its members holding them selves In readiness to give testimony if 1t is requested. It is not known whether they will be invited to speak. They represent all the parties except the communists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
CHARGES MORSE TRIAL IS LEGAL OPPRESSION
Defense Seeks Acquittal Without
 Submitting Case To Jury

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The Morse trial will go down in history as the greatest case of legal oppression" Attorney Nash Redwood of defense counsel declared today in closing the argument on motions filed yesterday for directed verdicts of acquittal for the eight defendants charged with conspiracy to defraud the govern ment. Officers of the Emergency Fleet corporation, he asserted, should be on trial instead of Charles w. More, his three sons, and the four others indicted with them.
 Validity of the indictment was de- tended by government counsel. who declared that the evidence intrG- duced by the prosecution, which rested its case yesterday, warranted submission of the case to the jury.
 There will be no session of court tomorrow. Justice Stafford indicated he would rule on the motions early next yreek. In the event he over rules the motions the defense will begin submission of testimony with the prospect that the case may go to the jury some time in August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
THREE SHIPS ARRIVE AND TWO SAIL FROM
 STATE PORT FRIDAY
Two Vessels Reach Mobile For Cargoes, While One
 Brings Bananas

MOBILE, Ala, July 6. - Especial Leased Wire)-Three steamers arriv- ed In port Friday, two of them light and coming into load, and the third arriving with a cargo of bananas, These were the American steamer La bette, Munson lines, from New York, to load for Buenos Aires; the French steamer Mont Agel, R. V. and J. s. Taylor, from New Orleans. to load for Marseilles, and the Norwegian steamer Stavangeren, from Puerto Castilla, with bananas to the United Fruit company.
 Sailings were confined to two American steamers, the Coahoma County operated by the Waterman Steamship corporation, which cleared for Liverpool and Greenock, via Gulfport Pensacola and will com plete at Mobile, sailing for her final destination about July IS. The American steamer Sula, ex-British Westerian, recently purchased by eastern interests, sailed for New York with a general cargo.
 The Sula was handled here by Page X Jones and was generally over hauled at the local plant of the Todd Drydock and Shipbuilding company. At the same time, the American steamers, Sioux, Page ana Jones, went into drydocl< at the same plant Friday for general repairs. The Sioux came up from Porto Rico and will be out of dock about Monday and will load for Arroyo, Porto Rico The Coahoma County cleared about 1000,000 feet of pitch pine lumber for Liverpool and GreenoclS in combination, carrying in addition good tonnage of poplar, ash and hickory logs to the United Kingdom.
 The Norwegian steamer Enare Aluminium lines, which arrived July 4, is not in stream and will load for Windward Islands, the schedule calling for sailing about Sunday. With the arrival of American steam CT. John Gibbons, scheduled Satur- day, there will be two Aluminium line vessels in port. Thomas M Rose is local agent for the Aluminium line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
NO TRACE OF POISON IN DRUG GIVEN ROSS

Chemists at the city laboratory failed to find traces of any poison in the drug administered to James w.. Ross, 1892 Avenue F, by three un- identified assailants, Tuesday night, according to reports from the labora- tory. Tests were made for blchio- ride of mercury, strychnine or arr senic, All of the tests for symptoms of the drugs proved negative.
 Ross was found Tuesday night on a lawn in Ensley, bound, gagged and unconscious. He reported to the Ensley department he had been asked to ride to Birmingham, and when they reached Shadysde two other men got into the car. Ross stated he was then bound and forced to drink something, which he be- lieved was poison.
 No arrests have been made in con nection with the case. No motive for the attack has been derived by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
JOINT CONFERENCE. WOULD STOP COAL FIELD ARGUMENTS.
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work, according to eight -hour day standards, and quoted President Harding as saying that the 12-hour day was soon to be abolished in the steel industry.
 Lewis dealt longest and most eme phatically on the question of the recognition of the miners union in the anthracite field.
 "I do not mind saying to you and to the American republic that the United Mine Workers want every man who works for a living in the your clerical help and managerial force, to be a member of the or ganization," he said.
 Nothing Revolutionary.
 There is nothing revolutionary or even radical in the enunciation of such a desire. It goes without say ing that through the instrumentalty of this organization the men have been successful in negotiating with you, in applying substantial reforms concerning wages. hours and condi- tions of employment. The organiza- tion has justified its existence.
 Gall 1t closed shop if you like we prefer to call 1t union shop. We do not desire to take away from any citizen of our land any legal, constitutional or inherent rights that may accrue to him. But we do say that if he works in the organized section of the industry where the or ganization has improved the lot of the toilers, that he should be mem ber of the United Mine Workers of America"
 Lewis declared recognition of the union by the operators would enable the union to give better serve by be- ing able to discipline it's members and avoid the reprehensive and un- warranted stoppage of the collier ies."
 "I will just as loudly condemn a violation of contract on the part of a member of the United Mine Work . CTS as l will on the part of any cor poratiOn." he ClimaXed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
TO PUSH EXPORT AND BUNKER COAL IN SOUTHERN ZONE
Continued from Page One.)

tons of high grade, carefully pre- pared coals, with mines and facili- ties on both Southern and Frisco railroads, insures superior and regu- lar service to our trade.
 For Trade Expansion.
 Henry T. Debardeleben, who is just back from the east where he re- mained all during the formation of the merger and for some time after- wards attending to details, speaking briefly of the policy of the merger company, said that 1t would devote particular attention to the develop ment of the export and bunker coal trade at gulf ports. along the Pan anna zone and at South American ports. An extensive business is al ready done at Mobile, Pensacola and New Orleans and with Galveston and Houston by means of ocean going barges out of Mobile.
 Will Effect Economies.
 MT, DeBardeleben said the merger of the three concerns would permit number of economies, especially in the matter of overhead. Instead of three office headquarters, there would be one. Instead of maintain ing two export and bunker coal out fits at New Orleans only one need be maintained. In other ways econo- mics ought to result, he pointed out, that would enable Alabama coal to operate to at least as great advant- age as any other coal in the trade territory already enjoyed and in the larger territory that is being sought.
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 The Securities.
 The DeBardeleben Coal corporation +ook ont a charter in Delaware and also one in Alabama. The capital stock consists of 150,000 shares of common stock of no par value and s4,o25. 900 of preferred stock.
 There is q bond issue of S4'0OO,0oO which was underwritten by the east ern banking houses represented on the board of directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
APPROVE WORLD COURT
League Of Nations Discussed A
 CitiNenA' Conference.


 Citizens Conference.
 WINONA LAKE, Ind, July 6.-(By Associated Press.) sup port of world court of international justice. but favoring world or gani2ation, which shall have a right to deal with all matters international in character likely to lead to war" was approved in resolution adopted by the World Christian Cit izenship conference here today. Prac- tically the entire day was devoted to discussion of the subject,
 Debate of the international court question was divided solely on the question of American participation in the world court or the League of Nations. The resolutions adopted were declared by both sides to be satisfactory. Committee consider alton of resolution merely indors- ing the court resulted in an amend ment favoring the world organiza- tion," after a lengthy discussion. It was presented in its final form by Dr. S M. Martin of Beaver Falls. Pa, a delegate from the National Reform association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
ALL TRACES LOST OF NAVY A|RMEN IN BALLOON RACE
Twelve Of Thirteen Great Bags Are Now Ac-
 counted For

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 6.-(By Associated Press.)-A1 trace of Lieut.. L. J. Roth, navy airman, and only starter in the national elimina- tion balloon race who has not been heard from, has been lost, according to announcement made late this aft ernoon by the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, sponsor for the race. Lieut.. T. B. Hull was accompanied by Lieutenant Roth as aide. The men came here from the naval training station at Lakehurst, N. J.
 The missing balloonists, as Is usual, were well supplied with cards bearing streamers with instructions to drop them overheard as the craft dyifted from cities and towns. Not a word, however, has, been received here from the ship, known as the U. S. Navy 70. A-569S.
 olmstead Leads.
 An unofficial check, compiled at the Chamber of Commerce, gave Lieut.. Robert S. Olmstead, army bal loonist, the lead in distance travelled over the eleven other pilots who have reported bringing their craft to the ground. Lieutenant Olmstead de- scended at Manila, N. '. The dis tance from Indianapolis to Manila on an air line is approximately 500 miles.
 According to the check, II. E. Honeywell St. Louis. plotting the "St. Louis" traveled the next farthest distance-about 45G miles. He brought his balloon to the ground at Brocton, IpnpNyva1 the last nilOt to report. Three other bags, piloted by Lieut.. J. B. Lawrence, Washing ton naval officer: C. E. Mccullough, Baltimore, and Lieut.. l.. T. Miller army man located at Scott field, BelleviIe. III. came to the ground about 400 miles from Indianapolis, 1t vas said.
 Narrowing Experience.
 Honeywell and his aide. P. J. Me Cullough, had narrowing experi- ence while they were in the air, ac- cording to a telegram received from them by the Associated Press. At the mercy of storms, the craft was driven into Canada, then back into the United States and then toward Lake Erie Short of ballast, Honey well decided to land and brought the ship down on stiff l 90 feet high and close to the edge of the water. The landing was effected in darkness, the time being 9:15 o'clock last night according to tho telegram. Bellet was expressed, according to Honey well, he had travelled about 300 miles and he had won a place on the three balloon team and he will represent the United States in the international contest in Belgium in September. lie said both Mccullough and himself were badly sunburned and tired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-07
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