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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
POLICE GUARDS ARMED
London Officials Fear Attacks From
 Irish Rebels In London

LONDON, March I9.-Scotland ! Yard police guards. who hitherto
 have not been armed, were given automatic pistols Monday. It is un- derStood the guards were armed after threatening letters were re-
 ceived from Irish agitators threaten ing revenge for deporting the 100
 Irish republicans from England re- centlY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
Germany'S Diplomatic Mes
 sage to United States May Prove Entering Wedge in Solution of Preparations ls-
 sue, Berlin Officials Hope
WASHINGTON WILL NOT
 BE REQUESTED TO ACT
No Formal Attempt Made to Secure AngIo-Saxon Inter-
 vention in Situation, But
 Path Laid Open for France to Request Foreign Mediation

BERLIN, March 1&-(By Associ- ated Press )-Whether Germanys last memorandum on the Ruhr situ- ation and the separations question will prove a useful contribution to possible early endeavors through third parties to force a preach in the Frauco-German impassc has so far brought a limited amount of specu- lative discussion in German political and foreign circles. The memoran- dum. delivered in Washington and London Friday. while addressed to the American and British govern- ments to inform them of the German view of the situation, was inciden- tally intended to be made availabls to France and Belgium through dip- lomatlc channels, it was officially explained today. Official quarters declined to comment further except to declare that it was up to France to create an atmosphere which would be conducible to negotiations. and that the memorandum could be in ID wise regarded as a formal attempt to obtain the intervention of al Anglo-Sa power in the Ruhr situ- ation.
 O O O
 ShOwered With Suggestions.
 Foreign Minister Baron von Re- senberg has not suffered from lack of counsel, which is being showerei on him from many quarters-semi- diplomatic and otherwise--a circum- stance which is continually stimu- lating rumors of impending negoti- ations.
 Parliamentary leaders continue to concur in the current interpr etatiou of the government's position that no basis for negotiations can exist until tangible assurance is given Germany that the Ruhr will be definitely freed from military occupation the instant 2 new understanding with respect to reparations is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
DEATH ALMOST IGNORED
French Had Forgotten Former Wife
 Of Clemcncenu

PARIS, March 19.--(By Associated Press 1.-The death in Paris of NIme Hummer Clemenceau. estranged American wife of the former pre- mier, referred to in dispatches from America, occurred here six months ago and received little public atten- ton at the time owing to the deli cate and almost forgotten marital questions involved.
 In the divorce granted M. Clemen- ceau in 1891 he was gwen custody of the children, who lived with him through their school period and up to the time of marriage. An annuity was later voluntarily accorded the former wife by M. Clemenceau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
RATES SUSTAINED
Arkansas Gas Case Goes To Federal
 Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Rates made by the Arkansas railroad com mission to control the price at which the Arkansas Natural Gas company could sell direct to consumers were sustained by the supreme court. which also held that the commis" sion's orders affecting the division of rates with the Little Rock Gas and Fuel company and the Consum- CTS Gas company, under which the latter distributed gas to consumers in Little Rock and Hot Springs, should stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
200 LIVES ARE LOST
Terrible Death Toll In Metal Mines
 Is Shown

WASHINGTON, March 19. v More than 200 lives have been lost in metal mine fires during the last five years while the property damage during the same period totaled many millions of dollars. the bureau of mines an- nounced today.
 One copper mine has burned con tinuously for 50 years and another has been burning for 15 years. Fires are usually caused by carelessness of minersf the bureau said. Most of the fires originate in the timber line hoisting shafts. The most recent disaster WAS in the Argonaut mine in California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
TEACHER TESTS CASE
Can Board Dismiss Woman Wht
 Marries.

MOBILE, Ala. March 19.-Testins the right of the school board of Mo- bile county to discharge a woman teacher who is claimed to have vio- lated rules of the superintendent prohibiting marriage during the term of contract; attorneys of Sarah Greenaroche yesterdc. started suit in the circuit court agaipst members of the board and asked that the teach- CTS name be placed back on the monthly pay roll. She was serving as a teacher of Latin in Barton acad- emy as Miss Sarah Green when dis missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
HURTS MAN; KILLS SELF
Washington kutoist, Overcome With
 RemOrse. Commits Suicide

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Twelve hours after an automobile bearing a license number which police said was that of his car had swept by a street car stop in violation oi traf- fic laws and seriously injured an alighting passenger, Hal A. Maine. "A. bond salesman, was found in his office yesterday morning, dying from a self Inflicted bullet wound. Maine, who succumbed an hour later in a hospital, is believed to have spent the night in his office, the floor of which was filtered with cigarette stubbs, before shooting Himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
CITY HALL TO CLOSE
Officials Will Pay Tribute To Mem ss ory of H. F. Burruss.


 The city hall will close Wednesday afternoon out of respect to Henry Page Burruss, former city commits sioner and member of the civil serv- ice board, who died Monday morn ing. according to an announcement made Monday afternoon by D. E. Mo- Lendon, president of the commission. Appropriate resolutions will be passed by the commission at the reg ular meeting Tuesday morning, it was stated.
 Professor BurrusS served as com missioner of public Improvements ts during the last administration. No information was given as to who would be appointed to fill the va cancy on the civil service board on which Professor Burruss was the three-ye member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MAY WIPE OUT DEFICIT
Mellon Hopes Government Shortage
 To Be Overcome

WASHINGTON, March 19.-There is likelihood that the deficit in the government budget estimated at S92 O0O,000, will be wiped out by un- expected revenue increases, in the opinion of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon.
 Among the contributing factors Mellon names:
 CD Back taxes amounting to be- tween s100,000,000 and S200,000, 900 which are expected this year.
 (2) A probable increase in first quarter income taxes over the origi- nal estimate of s400.000,000.
 (3l Increased custom receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MISS THOMAS LAWYER
Register Clerk Notified Of Success In
 Bar Examination

Birmingham has another Portia. Miss Nora Thomas, clerk in the office of Hunter Armstrong, register in chancery, has received notice that she was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Alabama Fri day. Miss Thomas took the bar ex- animation during the week of Feb ruary IS at Montgomery. She is the fifth woman in Birmingham to be admitted to the bar.
 No, I don't think I'll ever pIac- tice law" she said Monday. T took the examination just to see if I could pass it.' Miss Thomas is a student of Birmingham- Southern col lege law school and received her training under Judge Hugh A. Locke. former judge of the chancery division of circuit court of the Tenth pirCuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
BIG STAMP HAUL
Bandits secure Heavy Loot From
 Washington Post Office

OLYMPIA. Wash, March 19.--Be- tween s4,o00 and $40,o00 worth of stamps, about s100 in cash and s400 contained in registered mail were stolen by robbers who broke into the Olympia post office early today according to an estimate made this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
BAD DAY FOR B0NDSMEN
Eighteen Forfeitures Taken When
 Defendants Fall To Appear

Bondsmen had a hard day In crim- inal court Monday, the first day of city appeal week for April, when Is forfeitures were taken because of the failure of defendants to appear.
 Those who did appear, how ever, were fortunate. Twelve cases were "nolle pressed" 10 were passed and two defendants found not guilty. Only one man was convicted. He was sentenced to 50 days hard labor for the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

THE FORECAST FOR ALABAMA: FAIR AND RISING TEMPERA- TURF TUESDAY; WEDNESDAY
 CLOUDY AND MUCH WARMER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
BEGIN DRIVE FOR FUNDS
Near East Relief To Conduct Silent
 Campaign Here

Officials of. the ,ANear East Relief have begun a Lehten campaign in behalf of that organisations activi- ties in the Near East. No public canvass will be conducted. 1t is said. Contributions may he sent direct to Near East Relief headquarters in the Jefferson County Bank building, or to Col. T. o. Smith, treasurer for Alabama, at the Birmingham Trust and Savings company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MINE COMPANIES LOSE
Government Cannot He Forced To
 Pay Firms Profit

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The federal government cannot be com pelled to pay coal mining compa- nies a profit. if they failed to make it while the United States fuel ad- ministration was functioning during the war, supreme court held today in case, supreme court held today Donald Coal Mining company. The company claimed the government was liable because the government virtually fixed the price of coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SERVES TERM FOR MOTHER
sacrifices 70 Years Of Freedom For
 Ills Family

NEW YORK. March 19. - Morris Eeisler. son of "John the Barber, sacrificed 20 years of freedom today for the sake of his mother. Reisler assumed all responsibility for the murder of Bertha Katz, his aunt, with whom his father had been intl- mate. Together with his mother, a brother and an uncle he went to the woman's home July 26 last and one of them killed Miss Katz. Mrs. Reis Ter herself sought to plead guilty before the investigation that fol lowed. At the time both she and her son claimed to have committed the murder. Today Morris walked smil- ingly to the bar, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to from 20 years to life. Indictments against his mother and the others were dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
the contributing factors
SURPRISE FOR NAVY
Two Super-dreadnauEhts Put Out In
 Mimic Battle

ABOARD U. $. $. CALIFORNIA, PANAMA BAY, March 19.-(By Asso- ciated Press. 1.-The necessity for a preponderance of light cruisers. de- stroyers and aircraft to protect the battle fleet, was strikingly illus trated in the opinion of naval strate- gists by the results of two destroyer attacks on the Pacific fleet today which were witnessed by Secretary Denby and a group of senators and rperesentatives While neither as- sault carried any element of surprise. two superdreadnaughts were theoret- ically put out of action during each phase of the maneuvers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
HE'S THIEF OF AIR
San Francisco Man Helps Himself To
 Plane

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, March 19.- J. C. Collier. mechanic, was under arrest here today charged with joy riding in q stolen airplane. Collier, it is alleged, helped himself to a plane at the Marina hangars here and hoped off for a flight. The machine fell when about 100 feet off the ground, but Collier was not injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
lLIPSCOMB OFFICER FINED
Judge Abernathy Finds Ware
 Guilty Of Speed Charge

Judge Abernafky Finds WarreH
 Guilty Of Speed Charge
 R. s. Warren, speed officer of Lipscomb. was fined $5 and costs in Judge H. B. Abernethy's court Monday on charge of speeding. When his case was called Warren admitted the. charge, saying he was coming to Birmingham on official business when arrested by Deputy Sheriff c. l.. Mullins. At the same time Warren denied he was the off cer who had given Lipscomb an un- savory reputation as a speed trap" He said he had been an officer of the town but a short while. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
HOSTAGES ARE TAKEN
 BY FRENCH SOLDIERS

LONDON, March 19.-The French authorities at Essen have detained as hostages a member of parliament. the distric' attorney and several bank directors, following the killing of French guard there yesterday, says d Berlin dispatch to the Cen tral News
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SHOOK FUNERAL HELD
Services Conducted For Wealthy
 Southern Iron Man A

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 19.-The funeral of Col. A. M. Shook, retired capitalist and pioneer coal and iron operator in this section. who died here Sunday morning. was held this afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs.. F.. A. Price, the serv-s ices being conducted by Dr. James l. Vance and tho Rev. II. B, Trimble, followed by interment at Mount Oqlvet cemetety.r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
RECORD ORE CARGO
Manganese Cargo Reaches Mobile On
 kOrantOu

MOBILE, Ala, March 19.-(Spe- ial.)-Carrying the largest single cargo Gf manganese ore ever coming to Mobile, the British steamer Ko- ranton arrived yesterday consigned to the United States Steel corpora ton. The vessel carried $500 tons of ore which will be discharged into Warrior river barges through the government ore tipple cn Blakely Is- land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
M'ADOO IN MEXICO
Former Secretary To Confer With
 President ObregOn

FL PASO, Tex, March 19.-Chihua- hua City newspapers received in Fl Paso today report that William G. McAdoo went to Mexico to help the Palomas Land and Cattle company keep intact it's 1,960,0OO acre Chi huahua estate. The estate recently was ordered appropriated by the Mexican government. MT. McAdoo will go to Mexico City and meet President Alvaro Obregon, it was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
EXPORTS SMALLER
Less Grain Shipped From America
 To Europeans

WASHINGTON, March 19,-Grain exports from the Unitco States last week amounted to 3,S2S.000 bushels as compared with 5.i470o for the week previously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
MORSE CASE POSTPONED
Trial Of Millionaire Will He Begun
 Today

WASHINGTON March 19.-The governments conspiracy case again Charles w. Morse and three of his sons growing out of wartime ship ping transactions was postponed un- til tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
WOMEN INTERESTED
Demonstration Agent Showing Dress
 Designing

EVERGREEN Ala, March 19.- Special Leased Wire.)-Miss Pearl Jones, home demonstration agent, is holding a training class among the women of the town in hat and dress designing. large number of la dies are taking the course of in struction and much interest is being manifested in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
SACCO IMPROVES
Convicted Murderer In Better Condi-
 ton After Eating

BOSTON, March 19.-Nicola Sacco, convicted murderer, who ended his hunger strike of a month after his removal from the Dedham jail Sat urday. as an insane patient, was re- ported to be feeling very we'll phy- sically, in a statement issued from the Psycopathic hospital today,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20

BIRMINGHAM IS EXPORTING
 COKE TO GERMANY AND IOTHER COUNTRIES CUT OFF 'FROM RUHR BASIN SUPPLY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
CALLS ROAD MEETING
Pinchot Receives Many Acceptances To Conference At Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Pa, March 19.-- Governor Pinchot has received ac- ceptances from many states to his invitation to hold a conference here on March 23 and 2i of state high way officials. They include Virginia, Oklahoma, Mississippi. North Caro- lima, South Carolina and Tennessee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
JOHNSON IS SILENT
nefuses To Discuss His RumOrea
 Presidentiql Aspirations

PARIS, March 17.-I refuse to talk politics. either domestic or in- ternational.'
 This was the reply of Senator Hir- am Johnson today when asked whether he would enter the 1924 presidential primaries in opposition to President Harding.
 Attorney General Daugherty whom he announced Saturday that Harding would be candidate. said there was only one other man to contest the nomination. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-20
EXPECT STIFF
 UPON. RATES.
Tariff Commission Ready to Start First investigation Under Provisions of New
 laW-17 Commodi-
 ties Will Be Probed.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Formal announcement was made tonight by the tariff commission that it soon would start it's first inves- tigation under flexible possessions of the new tariff act to determine whether the rates of IT commodities are equitable. Chairman Marvin stated it was the comm ssion's intent to begin work immediately in a pre- liminary way looking to a sweeping study of production costs and other facts.
 The investigation will be limited to rates against which complaints have been filed and the decision to proceed with the inquiries does not according to Mr. Marvin, constitute a declaration of the commissions policy or program of action under the flexible provisions. Announce ment of the investigations was held up temporarily pending instructions from President Harding as to his in- sections.
 o O O
 Articles Affected.
 The rates coming within a scope of the investigation affect the following articles: Sugar, cotton, warp knit fabric, cotton gloves made of warp knit fabric, cotton hosiery or in- fants. pig iron. oxalic acid, diethyl barbiturie acid and derivatives there- of. barium dioXide, casein, logwood extract, potassium chlorate, sodium nitrate, mirror plates, Swiss batter files, paint brush handles, wall pockets and artificial or ornamental fruits, vegetables, grains, leaves, flowers and stems or parts thereof
 No official statement was made as to whether the complaints sought increases or decreases in the rates but it was learned that about two- thirds of the requests for revision were for modification upward. The others sought decreases in the rates, chief among them being the com plaint which asks a reduction in the duty on sugar.
 The sugar rates appear to be the only one over which any lengthy fight was waged during congression- al debate on the tariff bill and the study of that rate. therefore seems certain to lead to wide inquiry Most of the other rates, it was stated. are on articles not imported in such quantities as to indicate that a long drawn out investigation will follow
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-09-13
SILVER TEA AS
JAPANESE BENEFIT

The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
announce Silver Tea that they will
give at the home of Mrs. Geo. Brown
on South eLe Street on next Thurs
day afternoon, September 10th from
5 to 7 P. M. the proceeds to be sent
with other funds from their state
churches directly to the relief work in
Japan. Now this is direct call to each
person who feels sympathy but has
no direct means of making personal
Contribution or is another opportunity
for any who have made response thru
Other channels If we are really sorry
for these suffering people we will
wish to do our bit for their relief. Here
is the chance.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-09-13
FIRST WARD P T A

A marked spirit Of real and CO.
operation marked the first meeting of
the year of the P. T A. at the First
Ward Building on Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. I. Gelders and Miss Ruth
Hawkes. performed the duties of pre-
siding officer and secretary.
The attendance was good andI roll
call by rooms gave the fifth grade
of Miss Zula Hamilton the dollar cash
prize for the largest number of moth
ers present, this being fourteen, and
only won by the percentage calcu1a-
ton as the contest was very close.
A general discussion of plans was
spirited and of much benefit. A request
of the principal Miss Prentiss for a
nectograph for general use in the first
ward school was voted upon favorably
Mrs. F. M. Malcolm was appointed to
receive silver coupons from all the
members with which to procure silver
spoons for the schools use.
Other kitchen supplies are to be ask
ed as donation from the members
preparatory to instituting penny lunch
es for the pupils during the winter
Mrs. Wilmer Turner was appointed
a collector of press items of value to
the P. T. A. to report at each meet
ing.
The standing committees have not
been quite filed, but will be ready tc
publish in the next issue.
The following program was well
rendered after which a socia hour was
thoroughly enjoyed with the hospital.
ltV committee in CHARGE and Serv;no
delicious punch and waters. This
committee included Mesdames w. A,
Adams. J., Kassewitz, Guy Robinson
Louis Keim and Miss Zula Hamilton
Program-Topic- The u S. Con
stitution and Education.
Preamble to the U. S. Constitution
9th grade boys.
Why Teach the Constitution? miss
Prentiss.
Detectives in Education Miss Pink
erton.
General Responsive Exercise - by
Members.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1923-09-13
RECEPTION FOR SCHOOL
TEACHERS

This delightful annual event was civ
en- with usual cordially and more
than unsual brilliancy at the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mayes on
South Main street last Friday night.
The spacious lawn, illuminated with
japanese lanterns, and the long porch
es, electrically lighted, were thronped
all evening with guests, the overflow
from the reception hall. The attract
i've rooms within the lower floor BEING
thrown open for the assembly of the
guests. Mrs. Mayes received at the
door, assisted by Mrs. G. A Tollev,
There was no receiving line but each
arriving guest was given pretty hand
painted booklet containing the names
OF al the teachers. The purpose was to
give these names number or check
as the teachers were met informally
throughout the evening a pretv aid TO
remembering names and faces topeth-
er, the teachers wearing a badge of a
handpainted Cherokee rose and a
number. These pretty markers and
booklets were painted by Mrs. Mo-
dena Rogers. They were passed bv
Mesdames B. E. Wilcox, H B. Ches-
mutt and w. A. Newsome Delight
tul punch from tables in the dining
room and on the porch was served
throughout the evening by Mesdanes
Mark Mathis, J. A. Evans, R. V
Woodham and Miss Claire Mashburn
Late in the evening waters and minis
were passed A delightful program was
rendered by turns from the lawn. the
porch and the reception hall where
the piano was conveniently placed
A wild Rose" Dance by ten lit
tie girls directed by Miss Smith and
Mrs. Mathis.
Piano solo by Prof Thos. Tinslev Of
the music department.
Vocal solo by Miss Dorothy Cass
accompanied by Miss Rosalie Patter.
son.
Vocal Duet by Miss, Marjorie Ow.
ems and Mr. Burr Stokoe accompan.
led by Prof Tins1ey.
Readings by Little Miss Heller
Claire Varnedoe, Moo Cow Moo
and a welcome to the teachers.
Reading by Miss Lydia Rose Of the
Expression Department-An exlrac,