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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04
BY HARRY HUNT

Washington. Feb. S.-Seeking expert
advice on the likelihood or open war be-
tween Germany and France, l paid q
call on General Tasker II. Bliss.
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04
Wanted: A Prophet

inhaled another pull. Then, with q
shudder he cast the weed from him.
'"Sno use," he lamented. II can't
do it. One Of the consuming ambitions
of my life has been to smoke, and
every so often take try at it. But
it always makes me sick. B-r-r-r-r..
an take another try in coupla
weeks, though"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04

Postmaster General Work noted the
other day that the girl who usually
waits on him at the restaurant in the
postoffice department building, where be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
Diplomats Relieved After Decision

PARIS, Sept. S.-A feeling of relief and optimism prevails tonight in of ficial and diplomatic circles who look with favor on the decision of the
 After notifying Greece of the terms of the settlement that had been agreed upon at yesterdays session the council met this afternon to draw up the instructions which will be given to the inquiry commission to be appointed by it, in it's inves- tigation of the members which
 All the danger has been passed, officials here are inclined to believe. although it is everywhere recognized that more negotiations will be neces- sary before the matter is finally set tied.
 The action of the ambassadors has been received with great satisfac- tion in French circles where 1t Is re- garded as a triumph of Premier Poin- care. who has insisted all along that there was very great danger if the parties not directly interested in the conflict tried to settle it.
 This method of settling, the Ja- nina affair, which 1t is considered here gives full satisfaction to Ital- ian national honor Is expected to have some effect upon the Plume controversy. In diplomatic circles it is regarded that Italy, having won success in keeping it's conflict with Greece out of the League of Nations, probably will be inclined to go slowly in its dispute with Jugoslavia
 The general comment here is that the council of ambassadors has saved the League of Nations from most embarrassing situation and has pre- vented the league from running into pitfall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RED CROSS GROUP CALLED TOGETHER MONDAY BY SMITH
Plans To Insure Fullest Re- sponse In Alabama Will
 Be Made

Col. Tom o. Smith of Birmins sham has accepted the chairmanship of the Red Cross state advisory committee and has called a meeting for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Tut wiler hotel, Birmingham. Others who have accepted appointments on the committee and who will attend the meeting Monday are: pr. Nor ris Newfield. Birmingham; J. c. Per son of Tuscaloosa, pr. G. E. Snavely of Birmingham, Gov. w. W. Brandon, Henry Forchheimer, Mobile; Ray Rushton, Montgomery, and Victor Hanson of Birmingham.
 Upon convening Monday, the com mittee will immediately enter into a discussion Of the present status of the relief campaign in the state and devise the best steps to take to in- sure the fullest response from every part of Alabama.
 In commenting on the progress of the campaign in the eight southern states in his division, Joseph c. Lo- gan, manager, in telegram from Atlanta Saturday night: T have no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
LONGS F0R SPEECH.
 MADE BY WILSON AGAINST MEX|CANS
MussoIini Recalls Famous Message Of Former
 President
By FRANCISCO REA (Leased Wire to The Age-Herald)

ROME, Sept S.-Premier Mussolini received me in his large studio a few minutes before he left for Monza to start the grand prix automobile race Sunday.
 He. appeared weary after long day of audiences with scores of peo- pie, and endless dictation between the audiences of instructions to of ficials at home and abroad
 Speaking slowly, pdndering every word, he discussed the Adriatlc sit uation,s stresslng the attitude of America.
 full text of the speech ex-President Wilson delivered when bodies arrived in America of sailors fallen at Vera Cruz following the Tampico inci- dent,", he said.
 "That speech, Inspired by the pride of a country fully conscious of her dignity and her mission in the world. could be delivered by me when the remains of Ita1y's dead arrive-the members of the Italian mission mur- dered along the great white road of Janina, which was built by the skill and efforts of our troops.
 ITO that section of the American press accusing Italy of imperialistic aims and the intimidation of weak power, I would reply using the same arguments and the very words that President Wilson used in his message tt Congress of April 20. 1914, when he said that the manifest danger in the situation lay In the fact that such a situation could grow worse, thus leading to armed conflict.
 "Wilson had said that he was not fighting the Mexican people, but sim ply Huerta. I could say that I have no Intention of fighting the Creek people. but simply of reminding Co., natas, the Greek premier, of his re- sponsibilities.
 "The whole history of the United States in its relations with Europe and South and Central American re- public teaches us that that the dig nity and honor of countries have no price.
 when the Brigand Pancho Villa fired against an American border town the United States did not hesi- tate to send a punitive expedition across the Rio Grande.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
SOCIALISTSOFYUCAT
 MAY NOMINATE COLES
Plan Placing Of Candidate In Pres
 idential Race

MERIDA, Yucatan, Sept. s.-(By Associated Press. .)-Yucatan social ists are planning to place a candi- date in the field at the 1924 presiden- tiai elections. Leading clements ot the socialist party of the southeast, under the leadership of the party s president, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, governor of the state, have issued a call for nominating convention to be held here early in September, which delegates representing social ist organizations in Yucatan, Cam peche, Tabasco and Chipas will att tend.
 Governor Carillo Puerto recently visited General P. Elias Gales, sec retary of government in the Oregon cabinet and probable pre:t Iential candidate. inviting him to aty,nd the convention. General Gales las been convalescing atf Soledad de la Mota, a ranch in Tamaulipas belonging to his son. his absence coinciding with the sessions of the re-recognition conference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
When In Paris One Does As
 PGrISIlnS 10
By CARL VICTOR LITTLE (Leaacd Wire To AEe-HeraIdl )

Geased Wire To Age-HeraId)
 PARIS. Sept. s.-Now that the tourist season Is closing, Pierre Weber, thekFrench dramatist, hast handed down ten commandment to Americans visiting Paris, based on summers observa- tions. His advice to the Paris green follows:
 l. Drink as much as you can, but not as much as you want. Drunkenness is not elegant here.
 2. Don't speak to women who don't speak to you. Talk even less with those who do speak to you.
 8. Be as we'll behaved with French girls as you would be with one of your own country women. .Coquetry is not an encouragement to rudness.
 4. Do not think that Mont marte is the rendezvous of the French When they venture there 1t Is to see foreigners.
 5. Do not imagine that you are made of better stuff because you have money. You will be respectively laughed at.
 6. Do not do in France what you would not dare do In your own country.
 z. It isn't necessary to go to the chamber of deputies. You have worse than that at home.
 8. Foreigners have the bad habit of visiting Paris in tho summer; they only meet other foreigners and road menders. g. Don't play cards with part ners you don't know; don't even play with those you do know.
 10. Remember that in France 1t Is only the French who do not amuse themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
SIMPLIFYING TAX LAWS, NOT LEVIES, PLAN OF OFFICIALS
Administration May Take IT, direct Method To Bring Re-
 lief To Masses

WASHINGTON. Sept. s.-Simplify- ing Of the existing tax laws. rather than any direct attempt to reduce taxes by cutting or rearranging rates, may be the administration method of meeting the demand for lower taxes which will be loudly voiced in Congress this winter.
 Representative Green of Iowa, who will head the House ways and means committee in the new Congress, dis cussed this question with President conference, Green will introduce a bill this winter carrying into effect recommendations of committee that has been studying the tax laws with a view to simplifying them and thus greatly reducing the cost of *heir. administration.
 The result of such a move would be the saving of large sums now spent to collect the taxes, and to audit the collections, and to adjust claims filed by taxpayers caught in the maze of regulations and intra- cacies of the internal revenue laws as they now exist. The net result of successful sinplification of the laws would be that a smaller per centage of federal taxation would have to be spent on the machinery of taxation. hence more would be available for other governmental uses.
 No Direct Reduction.
 There would be no direct reduction to the taxpayer currently, but the foundation would be laid, some ad- miIistration officials believe, for a reduction in the future.
 As the reconvening of Congress draws nearer, it is becoming more apparent to administration leaders that tax reduction of any great ex- tent this winter probably will be out of the question. The soldier bonus bill alone would prevent that. A bonus bill now seems almost certain to be passed, and 1t is to be used in two ways by administration political strategists:
 1. It will be held up as a redemp- tion of republican pledges to the ex- service men.
 2. It will be the answer to the cry for tax reduction.
 The people will be told that tax reduction and the bonus cannot go together, but that the administra- tion considers 1t obligatory to keep faith with the soldiers that this can be done without increasing taxation, and that meanwhile governmental economies, rigidly adhered to. may make tax reductions possible in the future.
 This program, however. Is depend ent on President Coolidge's approval of the bonus. His attitude as 1t is understood here Is that the bonus bill must either carry means for pay ment or the means must be apparent from some other source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RAILROAD SURVEY PLANNED ID GIVE. FACTS TO PUBLIC
pr. David Friday To Present Definite Facts On Trans
 portation Problems

CHICAGO. Sept. S.-(By Associated Press. )-Definite findings in survey of what he states are the three most pressing railway questions before the public will be ready to be presented to the people before the time of the presidential conventions next sum mer, it was announced today by Dr. David Friday. former president of Michigan Agricultural college, direc- tor of the research council of the National Transportation institute.
 Dr. Friday declared that govern ment ownership. railway valuation and "watered stock" and freight rates are urgent problems on which the public must be enabled to form decisions within the next nine months. Congress will attack vital railway legislation this winter, he asserted, while government owner ship, he believes, Is likely to be an issue in the presidential campaign of 1924.
 These railroad questions have been divided by the research council into seven subjects of research" Dr. Friday stated. Upon them the public is altogether unprepared to judge. It is of the highest importance that a survey, not connected with political agitation, be made in time to provide reliable data for our future rail- roal program"
 Subjects For Research.
 The seven subjects for research are:
 Study of railway rates with refer ence to amount invested in roads ef- fects of transportation costs on nrJo al 1U of distribution of freight rates on the geographical distribution of indus try; relative efficiency of private and government owned roads; relation of investment in railroad securities to value of properties study and review of interstate commerce commission valuation of roads.
 Freight rates and the growth O. transportation costs as compared with the general price level are pressing problems" pr. Friday de- clared. The public has a complex watered stock. The amounts involved will be definitely determined and set forth in dollars and cents. The in stitute will attempt to substitute a clear understanding for a blind pre- judice which now exists on a little understood subject.
 As there probably will be no leg islative proposals to exclude increase in land values from the interstate commerce commission valuation of railroads, we propose that the coun- cil determine what amounts were in- cluded for land donated to the roads 1; for lands purchased by the roads, and the original cost of those purchased lands. The public then could com pare the amounts involved with the increases in value of farm lands and city real estate.
 Tn addition to these trmendous problems it is my opinoin that the country will in the near future be called upon to decide whether our railroads shall continue under private ownership and management or whether we shall have government ownership and operation. It seems not unlikely at this time that the political campaig nof 1924 will be fought largely upon this issue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
EAT WATER CRESS
Contains All Essential Vitamines Is
 Discovery

Discovery
 PORTSMOUTH, Eng, Sept. B. (By Associated Press.) -Watercress as side dish for lunch Is well known In most households. but few people eating it were aware that it con tained all the essential vitamines, until this fact was stated by Dr. Har- old Scurfield at a Medical association meeting recently. He advocated a more extensive use of the vegetable and said that the Greeks regarded 1t as food for the mind. while today 1t was regarded as a stimulant for the body.
 This recalls a favorite experiment of Prof. Vivian B. Lewes, explosive expert. When featuring he used to fill a glass jar with watercress. take it to Greenwich hospital and leave it on the roof in the suns rays. The next week it would be brought back to the lecture room, the cover re- moved, and a light placed near the opening with the result that a deaf ening explosion occurred. This proved. according to the professor, that watercress was composed of pure oxygen and therefore very beneficial to the human system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
A Baby In Your Home

So many married couples yearn for chll- dren that thousands of copies of new book by pr. II. Will Elders are being dis tributed without cost to childless women. Any family interested in overcoming con ditions of nature that hinder the gift of children should write for this free book today. It describes a simple home treat ment based on the use ot Steritone. wonderful scientific tonic that has had marvellous success all over ths country in relieving constitutional weaknesses.
 Every woman who wants to live a nal happy home life with little ones around her should consider it her first duty to know what Steriltone Is and wIy 1t should be so wonderful an aid to het Read this little book which Is sent with out charge or obligation in a plain en- velope. It unfolds facts that most women never have had explained to them. Simply send name today to Dr. II. Will Elders. 266 Baflinger Building. St. Joseph. Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

fear hut that the south will sheui- der it's share of the responsibility and more than subscribe It's quota" He urged the southern chapters of the Red Cross, however, to take ac- tion immediately to stimulate pub lie response to keep the south's showing comparing favorably with that of other sections of the country.
 Many religious. civic, and frater- nal orders haxe extended the fullest possible to the Red Cross in the campaign. including the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, whose exalted ruler yesterday requested every subordinate lodge in the country to assist the local Red Cross chapters in every way possible, the telegram said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RUSSIAN AUTHOR FINDING ASYLUM
 IN BARREN CRIMEA|
Zensky Living Life Of Hermit In Small Farm In The
 Mountains

SIMFEROPOL, CrimeS, Sept. B. (By Associated Press.)- a little hut high up in the mountains some yeff zensky, one of Russia's most widely known authors, is today liv- ing the life of hermit.
 To an Associated Press correspon- dent zensky relattd recently the dif- faculties Of being a hermit during a revolution, and spoke of his adven- tdres during the numerous changes of regimes and the ftrnine year in the Crimea.
 The famine here was very acute" he said. The land had been devas- tated by civil war and numerous ris- ings. It completed the ruination, and carried away large portion or the population which was already depleted by the upheaval and by terror. S
 T lived here quite happily from 1913 until the beginning of 1915 Then the Germans raided my little farm, and later the Bolshevists. had to take refuge in town, where l lived in hiding for a couple of months until I was able to secure from the authorities a guarantee Of safety paper. Ma live stock and cattle, which were confiscated dur ing the period of my absence, were given back to me on my return, but they were unfit for work. Other changes of regimes. coupled with in- numerable Tartar risings, have each had their interests, and now the re- suit is quite evident"
 O O O
 Few Ruins Alone Hemnims
 Pointing to a pile of timber ana short beams in corner of the room. Zensky said: That. together with this little hut and one COW, is sll that remains of my farm; all I have to leave to my family"
 Please tell the American people continued Zensky, that the Crimean population greatly admires the disin- terested and seh-sacrificing work of the American Relief Administration, as well as the humanitarian feelings of the American people. We are in- deed grateful"
 s. Segeyeft Zensky Is one of the few Russian writers who stayed in RI ssia all through the years of revo- lution and civil war. He lives today the hard life of poor man, and IS cut off from the world of culture He writes a great deal, and has just completed a romance entitled Trans figuration," which deals with the de- velopment of Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
INCREASED BUILDING
Gain Of Ten Per Cent For August Is
 shown In Places

CHICAGO, Sept. s.-Building ac- tivity throughout the United States continued to increase, according to official reports for the month of Au- gust based on building permits made to S. W. Straus & Co.
 Approximate stabilization in the building supply market prevailed during the month. the survey stated.
 The national survey showed that in 1S3 cities and towns there was a gain of 10.4 per cent over August, 1922. and a gain of Az over July of this year.
 The south revealed gain of 17.S per cent over August, 1922. and gain of 32 per cent over July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
INJURED MINER BETTER.

John Womack, Sayreton miner. was in an improved condition at Norwood hospital Saturday night. Womack was injured by falling coal while working in a mine of the Republic Steel and Iron company at Sayreton, Friday. Womack was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
DOWN THE POTOMAC
President Coolidge Makes SecOns
 Trip On Presidential Yacht

WASHINGTON, Sept. S.-President Coolidge made his second trip down the Potomac today on the presidential yacht Mayflower. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Coolidge, his sons, John and Calvin, Jr.. and his two secretaries, c. Bascom Slemp and Edward T. Clarke. and Dwight Nor row, of the firm of Morgan X Co.,, who was a classmate at Amherst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
REVIVAL IN rROGREss

PETERNIAIN, Ala. Sept. 8.-(Spe- cial Leased Wire. )--Large crowds are attending the revival services at the Methodist church conducted by Evangelist Rhinehart and Pastor Cowan, Seventeen additions to the church have been made. It is ex- pected to close the meeting to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RECTORS SCARCE
Fifth Of Presbyterian Pulpits Re-
 main Untitled

ST LOUIS. Sept. S.-(By Associ- ated Press. )-More than one-ffth Of the s24 United Presbyterian churches in the United States are without rec tors. according to statistics com riled at the Xenia Theological semi nary here.
 While there 9iS ministers or tne denomination in this country, l9l churches are without rectors because of the large number of clergymen needed for school and home mission activities. and work of the demoni- national boards and agencies, 1t was explained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09

arms and ammunition were filled in France several months ago and other orders are in the process of execu- tion These supplies will be paid for out of a credit of 300.000,000 francs which the French Parliament ap- proved before the summer recess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
.CHAUFFEUR, REBELS

Home James," such was the utter ance Friday of w. M. Fleming. l13l Eleventh street. north, when he hoped into a jitney, driven by J. w. simmons. The driver refused to leave his route and Fleming is alleged to have cursed him. Simmons stated that he then elected Fleming from his car.
 Judge Martin fined Fleming s2o and gave him thirty days in jail on dis orderly conduct charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
CHARGES THAT JUROR WAS BIASED IN CASE
District Attorney Asks New Trial
 For Convicted Officer

MOBILE. Ala, Sept. S-(Special Leased Wire.)--In an affidavit filed with Judge Robert T. Erwin of the federal court, District Attorney Au- brey Boyles charges that Frank Schultz, federal juror, was biased when the tried a case in which Harry French, federal officer, was con- victed of trespass after warning and asks new trial for. the defendant on the ground set forth in the affi- davit. Hearing of the motion for the new trial has been set for next Tues day morning in federal court.
 In the affidavit filed with the court and signed by one of the federal court veniremen at the recent term, it is charged that Schultz by his statements proved that he was biased. According to the affidavit Schultz accosted the other jurors, who had tried the case where French was charged with murder and de- clared to him. If had been on that jury l would have hung him." the affidavit declaring further that Schultz said If ever they get me on any of these cases, l am going to convict him no matter what the evidence is nGr what the judge or Boyles or anybody else says"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
RESPITE FOR WEEVIL
Convention At New Orleans To Dis-
 cuss Menace Is Postponed

cuss Menace Is Postponed
 NEW ORLEANS Sept. S.-Post- ponement of the national boil weevil convention here from September 19 to October 25 was announced tonight by C. c. Rives, president of the Louisiana Bankers association, and chairman of the executive committee in charge of arrangements for the meeting. The change was decided upon in order that the convention might not conflict with the annual meeting of the association of state governors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
DEuopoIIs MAN SENTENCED

A plea of guilty was entered thls morning before Federal Judge R. T: Erwin by Richard Daughdrill of Demopolfs and he was sentenced to serve for a year and a day in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for vio- lation of the Mann act.
 Daughdrill Is alleged to have transported his young slster-in-iaw out of the state for immoral pur- poses, leaving his wife and children behind. When he returned to Demop- oils he was arrested The case creat- ed much interest at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-09
CLOSES CONVENTION

sModErass Chosen Senior Hend Of
 Alpha Sigma Phi
 COLUMBUS, O., Sept. S.-Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity closed its na- tional convention here today with the election of John Harold Snodgrass of New York city as grand senior president