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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
ROLE IN ESCAPE OF
 CLARA PHILLIPS NOW SUBJECT OF INQUIRY
Reported Slayer's Escape Was Connivance Of Some
 Jail Attaches

LOS ANGELES, April 23.-The mysterious role of Bert Harrington in the escape of Clara Phillips, the tiger woman" now at bay in the jungles of Central America, was be- ing probed Monday night by investi- gators from offices of the district attorney and the sheriff
 Harrington, afflicted with high blood pressure. dropped dead Satur- day night after having come to the aid of Armour Phillips, Clara's hus- band. and obtaining his release on s3,ooo cash bail which Arlington pro- duced from some unknown source. Phillips was arrested on charge of suspicion of aiding jail break;
 It was reported from reliable sources Monday night that Harring- ton had told a close friend many sensational details of C1ara's escape. pledging him to secrecy as long as Harrington lived. It Is now declared this friend is freed from his prom ise. The name of this friend is known. and he will be summoned for secret investigation, it is said.
 According to these reports, liar euised in some clothes smuggled into her cell several days before, had calmly walked from the county Jail through the front door during the excitement attendant upon the re- lease of Madalynne obenchain the afternoon before.
 This was done with the conni- vance of certain jail attaches. 1t was said. who later sawed the bars of the window of Claras cell In order to avoid suspicion that her escape was an "inside jOb."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
Importance Attached To Harg Speech Before Editors tuesday

in making public the crop and acre- age report of IS economists to the department of agriculture in which planting intentions Of farmers were forecast, was denounced as q mess~ ure in behalf Of tho gamblers" who faced heavy losses through selling cotton they die not own in a state ment here tods he Mr Wannarsksr. Attack EconoI.!sss.
 These economists must be mind readers" Mir Wannamaker said, be cause they profess to tell us what the farmers intend to plant, and in addition they must be readers of the ture is scheduled to do in connec- tion with the crops during the com. ming months
 Making pupiic a government fore- cast at this time. the cotton associa- tion head asserted. is unprecedented in this country, for at least fifty years the first regular forecast not being due until July. Last year, he continued, department of agricul- ture officials refused the requests of cotton interests that the probable de- in the year. whereas this year. when there is the possibility of a contrary effect of a prediction, it is made.
 Mir. Wannamaker questioned tho authority with which these eco- nomsts, prophets and mind readers" spoke in regard to crops, declaring that he doubled them having suf- base dependable statement of con.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
LEAGUE COURT PLAN l STRESSED TOO MUCH, | SAYS PARTY LEADER
Robinson Favors Proposal But Thinks It Not Greatly
 Important

WASHINGTON. April 23.-In the opinion of Senator Robertson of Ar kansas. democratic leader of the Senate too much importance is being attached to the question of portici- patton by the United States in the permanent court of international justice.
 In brief formal statement he said today that although the court had mo Jurisdiction over the subject of reparations or of any other vital is sue that ready disturbs political or economic conditions in Europe" he thought the United States should join the tribunal
 At the outset of his statement Senator Robinson expressed surprise that the question should have be- come an issue so acute as to threat en sharp division of sentiment in the United States"
 Then he continued
 My personal opinion is that no harm can result to the United States from such course, and it is the least that we can do If we propose to take any action looking toward cooperation with other governments for the promotion of international peace and good will. No objection suggests itself to me to an arrange, ment through which the United State may participate in the selec- tion of judges.
 That the importance of the whole issue, however. is being exaggerated must be manifest when it is pointed out that the permanent court of in ternational justice has no jurisdic tion of the subject of separations or of any other vital issue that really disturbs political or economic condi tions in Europe The effect the United States joining the court will be to strengthen confidence in the world tribunal and to give assurance to mankind that our people are not committed to the policy of refusing to cooperate with other peoples in the determination, accord ing to the principles of law and jus tice, of at least some international disputes.
 T have not conferred with my democratic colleagues in the Senate since the adjournment of Congress, but feel sure that man yof them oc- cupy similar viewpoint touching this subject"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
POLITICAL DIVIDENDS INFERIOR TO MUSIC
Paderewski Earns Much More As Artist Than As Premier

NEW YORK. April 23.-1gnace Paderewski, the Polish pianist and statesman. is proof to the world that art can pay greater dividends than politics.
 In the five months since he has resumed his musical career he has earned s40.0O0 in American recitals- more than he could have made had he continued to be premier of Poland the rest of his life. During this period he has given 66 recitals, aver aging S7.000 each. He earned $9.400 by his playing here Sunday.
 Though he is 62 years old the Polish genius declares he never felt stronger. The five years cessation of playing. during which he helped Poland adjust herself after the war. completely cured the neuritis in his arms which used to make him suffer agonies while lingering the keys.
 Paderewski often plays two reel tals of two hours each, in single day. Ills encores are so numerous that he frequently doubles the num- bers on his programs. S. E. O. signs are frequently displayed at the halls where he appears In some instances eight persons are crowded into boxes of only four seats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
TO. GIVE ACCOUNT
 IF H|S OFFICE
Address Before Associated
 Press Meeting Tuesday Is Forerunner Of Series Of Speeches In Which Policies For Future To Be Outlined

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Depar- ture of President Harding from Washington tonight for New York where he speaks tomorrow at the annual luncheon of the members of The Associated Press marked the real beginning of a series of speak ing trips to be made by the executive during. the spring and summer to various parts of the country.
 Through these addresses of which continental tour starting in June. the chief executive expects to ac- count for his stewardship of admin iStratiVe affairs to restate and re- affirm the purposes of his adminis- tration and to announce and explain the policies he plans to pursue dur ing the remainder of his tenure of office.
 White House officials as Is cus- tomary have given no inlSling of the nature of the address MT Harding will make tomorrow at The Associa- ted Press luncheon which will be attended by large proportion of the newspaper editors and publishers of the country. The President has been at work on his speech for several days and today went over it with several members of his cabinet, in cluding Secretary Hughes, indicat- ing that he considers 1t of extreme importance.
 The luncheon at which the Pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
COTTON MILL \ I k|Lby PRISON |S NOW IN |0N
Governor Brandon Touches Button Setting SpindIes
 To Work In New Plant.
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Mont U nm arv Ala AnriI o2

Governor Brandon pushed but this afternoon and the 10.000-spin- dle cotton mill at Kilby prison, was placed in operation. This official start was made in the presence of large number of state officials also employees, who watched the first cot> ton bales feed into mills and saw the mill begin the manufacture of cham bray, which will be converted into work shirts inside the prison walls.
 T now dedicate the, cotton mill, the thought of my predecessor. to the stem of Alabama" said Governor Brandon as his fingers touched the button. May 1t continue long In operation for the advancement of the states best interests"
 With the official opening of the cotton mill, the work planned when the construction of Kiiby prison was years ago was begun. In addition to the modern cotton mill. large shirt factory has been constructed within the walls of the prison and raw cot ton will be converted into finished chambray shirts. which will be sold on the prison yard to Chicago company. The company has con five years. Two hundred convicts will be worked in the cotton mill proper and four hundred will be em- ployed in the shirt factory. The state bore the tcost of construction of the cotton mill and the building for the shirt factory, while the com pany contracting for the material is factory. The task of erecting 325 power sewing machines In the shirt factory now is under way and it should be in operation in less than 30 days.
 The style of the cotton mill is the most modern, according to informa- tion made public with the official are of reinforced concrete and the floors are covered with hardwood, which is intended to give stability, eliminate vibration and permit crease in production per unit.
 In addition to the 10000 spindles, the mill has ssi automatic looms, a shop. s The type of power Is indivi- dual Electric motor drive, which eliminates overhead pulleys. belting and shaftins and gives more uni form speed
 E. D. Smith of the J. l.. Shrine and company of Greenville, s. C.. super vised the construction of the ma chinery, while the contractors were Husger Brothers of Montgomery. with c. NJ. Bol: nd as local engineer.
 With the starting of the cotton mill. Roy l.. Holen, associate member of the state board of convict super visors, announced the appointment of the following supt rvisors of the cot ton mill: H. Ii. Stewart, 'Jr., super intendent: l.. c. Langston, assistant superintendent; W. F. Barnes. over seer of cloth room: NJ. D. Gilfillan. overseer of carding; T. D. Crockett, overseer of spinning; C. D. Garfield, overseer of weaving; r. G. Mungall. overseer of indigo dyeing; D. F.. Crockett, electrician; F.. F. Zeisins. master mechanic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
CONFAB WILL BRING PEACE WITH MEXICO
Continued from Page One)

have not been maintained between Presidents Harding and Obregon each government has kept a charge af faires in the others capital and rou- tine business has been transacted regularly through these official channels.
 American citizens and their prop erty in Mexico have been practically unmolested since Obregon came into power. One difficulty still remains to be settled. That is the right of Mexican states to confiscate property of Americans. There have been in stances of this. and the United States will insist that the Mexican federal government promise to restrain it's state governments in the future.
 summ.rlln To E Re 2 Sn@ed. n
 George T. Summerlin. American charge d'affaires at Mexico City. who has handled the negotiations thus far. will be one of the Ameri- can commissioners Under Secretary of State Phillips, or one of the Mexi- can experts from the department, will be the other commissioner.
 Negotiations have been carried on at intervals since Harding became President. Obregon. who was In stalled in December, 1920, few months prior to Harding's inaugura- ton, opened correspondence with Sec retary Hughes in the spring of 1921. This was halted when Hughes. in May of that year. suggested that be- fore formal diplomatic recognition could take place. Mexico sign com vention covering boundary disputes. claims and a stipulation regarding the Interpretation of Article 27 of the Mexican constitution. the outstanding point of difference. Hughes insiste1 that Obregon pledge the word of his government that this clause. which gives the Mexican government title to mineral and other subsoii rights of all land. would not be interpreted rctroactiNely so as to deprive Ameri- can citizens holding land in Mexico of their oil and mining rights.
 ObreGon said he took this inter pretation of the constitution. but that to be compelled to sign a treaty to that effect as the price of recog- milton would be blow to MeXico's pride which his government could not survive.
 The Mexican supreme court even interpreted the constitution in ac- cOrdance with the American conten- gion, but this was not sufficient guarantee in the eyes of Secretary Hughs, who had not forgotten the difficulties of the Wilson administra- ton which recognized Venustiano Carranza only to have him later is- sue arbitrary decrees nullifyine many property rights of foreigners. Obre- gon feared he would be overthrow if he signed the treaty which Hughes requ ested, and the negotiations were dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
C. F.P. HAS MADE
 ME FREE FROM CRAMPS AND PAINS"
Popular Hot Springs Lady Says She Got Benefits From C. F. P. She Could Not Get From Any Other Medicine.

q was in bad health from the time I commenced to have monthly periods until I began the use of St. Joseohs G. F. F. short time ago." says Mrs M F. Lawel- len, who lives at 106 North Borda Street in Hot Springs Ark.
 Each month l would cramp almost double and l had such pains in my back and legs l could hardly get around. I had tried several female medicines with out getting relief, but l am happy to say that G. F. T. has made me well and strong again. l do not have the cramps any more and the pains in my back and legs are gone. I don't let anything keep me from telling other women how they can get well and strong again like did. because can't say too much for St. Josephs G, F. P
 This will be very encouraging to women who have never been able to rid them selves of the pains and weakness which bad female systems make their victims endure and rob them of their vitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
CROP FORECASTS
 ARE ATTACKED BY. COTTON BODY HEAD
Wannamaker Claims Depart ment of, Agriculture Played
 Into Gamblers Hands

ST. MATTHEWS, S. C., April 23.-- (By Associated Press.)-Proposal for national conference of "represen-- atives of agriculture and friendly all lied interests to meet in Washington to protest against the department of agriculture report on the probable acreage of principal crops" is made in a telegram sent to Norman Mayer & Co.,, of New Orleans by J. S. Wannamaker, president of the Amer ican Cotton association. and made public here today. The telegram urges members of the firm to confer with friends and advise the sending of their judgment. saying that many requests for such a conference have been received
 The action of government officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
GREAT BENEFIT
 FROM CARDUl
Georgia Lady Says She Has Avoided Much Suffering by Taking This We'll. ~. Known Tonic
 Medicine

Clyattville, Ga.-1n statement which she gave at her home on R. F. D. l, here, Mrs. T. A. Copeland said:
 "I have, believe, avoided a good deal of suffering by the use of Cardui, and am thoroughly con- vinced that it has been of great benefit to me.
 Before the birth of two of my children, I grew so weak and nervous I could hardly go and suf- fered .. had a friend who told me of Cardui, so the next time when I grew so weak and rundown l began to use it. I used it three months. l grew stronger and less nervous. The baby was stronger and better baby, and I really be- lieve it was because l built up my strength with this splendid tonic."
 Cardui has been in successful use for more than forty years. Thous- ands of women have written to tell of the beneficial results obtained by taking Cardui, and to recommend it to others.
 It is a mild, harmless, purely vegetable medicinal preparation-a product of practical experience. scientific investigation and pharma- ceutical skill,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
M. HOOPER PROMINENT SELMA
 CITIZEN |S CALLED
Took Active Interest In PoIi- tics and Was Widely
 Known In State

SELMA, Ala, April 23-(Special) Lloyd M. Hooper, one of the most widely known citizens of Alabama, died here this morning at 1:3o o'clock following an attack of acute leucoeythemla. He was prominent in Alabama politics for years and was merchant by occupation. The funeral will be held Tuesday morn ing at Il o'clock from the First Presbyterian church. His death came as shock to a wide circle of friends not only in Selma but per sons residing throughout the south The end was expected for several days. He was 54 years of age.
 MT. Hooper managed the state council of defense aurlng the war, He was member of the board of Women and of Agnes Scott college He manager United States Senator Oscar w. Underwood's memora bl e campaign two years ago when Sen ator Underwood defeated L. Breck Musgrove of Jasper after the most hard-fought contest in the annals of Alabama politics. Mir. Hooper was president of the Selma Rotary club and Graouate or the University of Alabama.
 Surviving Relatives.
 Deceased is survived by a. wife, formerly Miss Annie Steele Richard son; daughter, Mrs. Paul l.. Pierce of Birmingham. and four sons, Lloyd Tr E@f Hooper of Selma; four sisters, Mrs John Furniss, Mrs. chambliss Keith and Miss Elsie Hooper of Selma. and Mrs. Tom Mangum of North Caro- lima. and one brother, Harry Hooper of Selma.
 Lloyd M. Hooper was born April IS, 1869, in Selma. Following early education in Dallas county and his graduation from the University of Alabama. MT. Hooper attended the Moody Bible Institute at Northfield, Mass. In 1888 he entered the em- ploy of Hooper & Co.,, srocers and commission merchants of Selma. In 1894 he became a partner in the firm. From 1928 to 1901 Mir. Hooper served as president of the Selma Gas and Electric Light company. He was also vice president of the Peo- ple's Oil Company. president and treasurer of the Tallapoosa Lumber eoiiiPahS' pi cSiucht VI tiic SHei o-Noid Bottling company, director of the Central Alabama Dry Goods com pany. director of the City National bank and Union Iron Works.
 From 1898 to 1914 MT. Hooper was a member of the sinking fund com mission of Selma and later became its chairman.
 January 5. 1918. MT. Mooper was appointed chairman of the Alabama State Council of Defense.
 Mir, Hooper was faithful worker in the advancement of Selma both industrially and rcli giously and was always an active worker in behalf of his. home city. In 1912-1913 MT. Hooper was president of the Wood row Wilson club of Dallas county. Besides being an elder in the First Presbyterian church he was a mem Der of the Phi Delta Theta frater- nity --,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
-----------.e.----------------- WlTHDRAWS LEAGUE CASE
And-SalOon LeaEuers' Case To He
 Reaubmltted

NEW YORK. April 23.--Assistant District Attorney Pecora, who went before the January grand jury an- nouncing that he would seek a grand larceny indictment against William n. Anderson, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon league, today with drew his case. but announced that he soon would submit additional evil dence to another grand jury In vestigation of MT. Anderson grew out of charges by a former collector of the league that Anderson had been the cause of financial irregularities. Mir. Pecora appeared in general ses- sions this afternoon and told Judge Mcintyre he had been unable tc fin- ish his case and that it was unfair to the January jury to keep it sitting any longer. Judge Mcintyre then discharged the jurors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
Had Eczema for 20 Years
 Here's What He Says:

Among the testimony of 55 peo- pie recently summoned by the Gov ernment in its investigation of the merits of Sul-Ferro-Sol, we find the following statement made by Mir. E. D. Harris, farmer from Jasper County, Mississippi:
 Being duly sworn before United States Judge in a United States Court, MT. Harris stated that he had suffered from Eczema on his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24

feet for 20 years. He gave Sul- Ferro-Sol a trial and he swore fur ther: Ut cured it absolutely and it has never bothered me since"
 Could evidence of the merits of Sul-Ferro- Sol be more convincing?
 Sul-Ferro-Sol is highly recom- mended for Eczema, Tetter, Pella- gra and all forms of impure blood.
 Booklet giving details mailed on request. Liberal bottles SIPS, at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24

ident will speak is to be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel and is the principal event on the executives program for the day in New York, He plans to spend only about 20 hours in the metropolis, arriving in the city early tomorrow and leaving tomorrow midnight. The President will be accompanied by Mrs. Harding George B. Christian, Jr., his secre tary, Brigadier General Charles E. Sawyer, his personal physician and Chairman Lasker of the shipping board. He plans to spend the morn ing quietly at his hotel. After the luncheon, at which, in addition to speaking, he will renew acquain tances with number of fellow edi- tors, he will return to his hotel suite, probably to spend the late afternoon in receiving callers. It is expected that he and Mrs. Harding will attend the theater in the even ing, going from there to their train.
 The visit to New York will be the first the President has made to that city since September, 1921, when he spent a few hours there in the course of a vacation trip aboard the May flower. The address at The Associa- ted Press luncheon will be the first he has made in New York since ear ly in his administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
Relieves Backache

"HaVe had Kidney trouble and tackache for many years and I tried several doctors but got only tenn porary relief. 4 friend advised me to try Foley Kidney Pills, and be- fore I used two boxes I was entirely well,' writes A. C. Perkins, Summer Shade. Ky. Kidney and bladder Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief Refuse substitutes. Insist upon fo- ley. Sold ever.Arhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
CRUDE OIL REDUCED
kansns Company Announces Lower
 Prices Upon Product

INDEPENDENCE. Kan, April 2s.- The Prarie Oil and Gas company to- day announced reduction of 10 cents a barrel in the price of mid continent crude oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
RICHARDSON UNKNOMN

SAN FRANCISCO. April 23.-G. C. Richardson, arrested in Phoenix, killing of Rabbi Alfred G. Lafee here, is unknown to MT. and Mrs. Manuel Lafee, parents of the rabbi, they said tonight They also said they had no knowledge of any man by that name being suspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
YOUTH IS ACCUSED
Young Man Arrested For Death Of
 San Francisco Priest

PHOENIX, Ariz.. April 23-A 19- year-old youth, giving his name as for investigation, has confessed the killing of Rabbi Alfred c. Lafee at San Francisco about three weeks ago. police said this afternoon. A diary found in his possession, police said. definitely connected him with the crime. Richardson told the police, they said. that he was a deserter from the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24
HOLIDAY DRIVER IN JAIL
Man Said To Have Forced Scout Into
 Ditch Arrested

Charged with assault with intent to murder, Antone Wallace, alleged driver of the automobile which forced Grady Faucett, Edgewood motor scout from the road Saturday night, was in the county jail Monday following his arrest by Edgswood Scouts J. E.. Haywood and Fred Cartwright. Bond was placed at f5oo.
 Faucett was thrown through wire fence and severely injured about the head late Saturday nirh- wh'- Na drew alongside a motcr{st fs hNo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-24

mood ITO 1ais read T
 ter or the iaotorcNcie VI crash, was stopped on sa.