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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
RUSSELLVILLEF FIRE. DESTROYS STORES. HOTEL AND BANK
Bremen Hampered By Lack Of Water-LosS Placed
 $25,O00

RUSSELLVILLE, Ala, June 13- At 10 o'clock tonight the fire which swept a portion of the business dis trict of Russellville was still burn ing but was apparently under con- trol. The fire at that hour was eat ing it's way into the First National Bank building. but firemen were hopeful the building would not be a total loss. Four buildings were de- stroyed. They were the Daniels hotel. Russellville bakery. where the fire originated. Wood building and the mayors office.
 Florence fire fighting apparatus reached Russellville shortly after g o'clock. having been forced to make a l5mile detour because of repairs being made on the road. The large cotton warehouse of the Wilson Mer- cantile company, near the First Ma tional bank, was endangered. but it was believed by firemen the fire could be checked before it reached this structure.
 The fire. which broke out at 6 80 D. m, occurred in the main business block of the city. The loss tonight was estimated at s25.000. partially covered by insurance. Stocks were removed from stores adjacent to the fire-swept area when it appeared that the whole block would be de- stroyed. The water supply was in adequate. and the firemen were greatly hampered by lack of pres sure. Bonds were voted last Mon day which will assure a future water supply.
 F. R. Richardson. well-known citi- zen, fell dead of heart failure during the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
AUBURN OPEL|kA MAY ENTE RTAIN ] R U GG|STS NEXT
Largest Attendance In History Marks Opening Of State
 Pharmacists Convention

Auburn and Opelika jointly will most probably be the meeting place of the forty-second annual conven- tion of the Alabama Pharmaceutical association. Selma and Florence also have applications in for the drug gists to come to their. cities next year. The claims of Auburn and Opelika are hoidovers from 1922. when they made Birmingham a very close race for 1t, the Magic City, however, getting the victory.
 Frank R. Frazer of Opelika was but on account of his absence from the convention. there is no certainty as to who will be nominated
 Approximately $50 and pharmacists and druggists were entertained at a sumptuous banquet Wednesday the Birmingham Retail Druggists association. acting as toastmaster. Birmingham drug stores were closed from to 9 for the occasion. Music was furnished by Veo's orchestra, and several vaudeville numbers were rendered. Souvenir boxes of Norris candies were distributed about the tables. Mrs. Mary Echols of the city commission addressed the ban Queters in behalf of the health de- partment of the City of Birmingham. A beautiful gold fountain pen was presented w. A. Bingham. esteemed secretary of the association, who re- sponded with words of appreciation. A brief address was made by Mrs. E. R. Randle. publicity committee chairman, and a registered pharma- cist. After the banquet, about 200 were further entertained by the Lyric vaudeville program
 Largest Ever Assembled.
 We are now at the beginning of the largest convention of druggists ever assembled in the state of Ala bama." declared J. A. Edwards of Anniston. president of the Afabama Pharmaceutical association, in his report at the opening session of the forty-f1rst annual convention of state pharmacists Wednesday,
 MT. Edwards stated that drug gists are facing a turn in the tide from lean years to more prosperous times. and that preparations should be made now for future times of strain. Lets keep full steam ahead" he urged, and be watchfui that only laws that are upbuilding to the profession be passed by the legislature"
 In his report. Mir. Edwards recom- ican Pharmaceutical association and the valuable work of the N. A. R. D.; and an appropriation sufficiently large to allow the securing of speakers of national prominence to address the association at the annual conventions. These recommendations
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
By FERDINAND JAIN

(By Leased Wire to Age -Herald.) ..
 BERLIN, June 13.--Monarchist plots. demands for revolution tC free Germany from the french yoke" and bitter resentment against the French reparations attitude seethe through out Germany as new reports of fight ing are received from the Ruhr.
 Guerilla warfare in the Rhineland marks a new stage in the struggle for the valuable coal mines and manu facturing areas of the Ruhr.
 The smouldering sabotage of pas sive resistance has broken under the strain tf occupation. It wavers be- tween surrender of the policy and the fire of open war
 O O o
 German Doctors Killed
 At Recklinghausen Wednesday the French shot and killed two German doctors who were on the streets after curfew. It is declared that the men were making professional calls when fired on. At Dortmund French troops killed a policeman and also a phy- sician, pr. Guelge. who again is de- clared by German sources to have been out after curfew to visit a sick patient. French oppressive measures are being strengthened throughout the Hoechst district also.
 Cologne dispatches report that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
LATEST IN HATS LOOKS LIKE PINK LAMP SHADE
Hatters Plan To Make Shieks Out Of
 Tired Business Men

BALTIMORE, June 13.--A revolu- tionary group met in hotel mere Wednesday and planned to make sheilt out of the American tired bus mess man.
 The secret conclave consisted of delegates to the National straw Hat Manufacturers association conven- ton. which opens here Thursday to plan drastic changes in "Kellys' for men. .,
 One delegate wore shell-pink af- fair with turned-up edges. But he was only a forerunner of what was to come
 It came. Hotel loungers looked aehast. Something passed into the council chamber that porters sWoTe afterwards 2 was a hat. The desk clerk maintained it was pink lamp shade. ,,
 If had a tassel. Its brim was curled and the crown was wrapped Hke d urban. Ribbons fell from the sideS' its wearer smiled, bowed and van ished amid whispers.
 Later official announcement caIleu the thing the "Sheik."
 "E,verybody1l be wearing theh' the statement sald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
Stamboulisky Object Of Rebels Search

BELGRADE, June 1S.-Alexander Stamboulisky. d week ago premier of Bulgaria. is desperate fugitive. hunted by troops of the rebel army, and already trapped in the mountain forests of Statista, 35 miles from Sofia, toward which town he was leading his Yellow Guard" counter revolutionists.
 A handful of faithful army off, cers who left Slavovitza with him on the march against the rebellious cap ital have rallied peasants into a mill tary corps under his command.
 Army units, joining the Stamboul- insky rabble en route, are engaged in an artillery duel with d Zanhoff column pushing forward to his cap ture.
 Expect Capture.
 It Is momentarily expected that the former peasant premier" will be taken Unconfirmed reports all ready declare that he has been slain.
 Meanwhile, although all indications show that the new premier, Zanhoff, will ccpture Stamboulisky. the lat ter's former generals are succeeding in arousang the countryside. The flame of counter rebellion has swept from the plains and hills of Tzari- Brod to the shore of the Black Sea.
 To stem the flood of resistance. Zanhoff has called three new army classes to the colors. Troop enroll ments are being effected as the counter reTolt spreads.
 Balkan nations are watching the course of. the revolution with great est alarm Jugo-Slav concentrations continue st Skopje. and 1000 re- servists officers have been called out. Heavk troop trains from the north are pturing over the Danube bridge from Semlin
 A crown council decided to re- quest Bules-ia to demobilize inn mediately. al volunteers exceeding the number allowed under the treaty of Neuilly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
DEATH OF MOUNT DUE TO VIOLENCE,
 IS JURY VERDICT
Suicide Theory Secuted By Jury, Which Wants Ar
 rests Made

CHICAGO, June 13.-The coroner's jury investigating the death of Leighton Mount. Northwestern uni versity student, whose skeleton was found under an Evanston pier six weeks ago. today reached a verdict that Mount had come to his death at the hands of persons unknown and recommended that these persons be apprehended and brought before the grand jury.
 The inquest resumed yesterday after a grand jury investigation had failed to disclose any new evidence concerning the disappearance of Mount after a class rush at the uni versty on the night of September 21 1921.
 Commenting on the evidence pre- scented to the jury, Charles N. Cramer. foreman, said:
 We all agreed immediately that it was not a case of suicide. Some one had killed Mount and the only argument was as to how the verdict should be worded."
 Chief of Police Leggett of Evan ston, said that the police will con- tinue to investigate the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
BLIND GIRL COMPLETES
 4-YEAR COURSE IN 3
Although Always Blind, She Is On
 Honor Roll

CLEVELAND. Ohio, June I3.-A blind girl who completed a four-year high school course in three years will sit upon the flower -bedecked stage at commencement of East High school here tonight.
 This girl on the honor roll is Martha Bell Miller. She always has been blind.
 Martha wears an honor medal for her work in French. She is the only blind person who ever successfully studied algebra here. said her pro- lessor.
 Miss Miller intends to go to col lege and eventually become a teach CT of English.
 Most of the credit belongs to my mother" she said. Every day she read my lessons to me and prepared me for recitations."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
KANSAS COURT WILL
 STAND, or. 5 ALLEN
Has No Fear Law Will Be Repealed
 By LegiSlature

KANSAS CITY, June 13.-Henry J. Allen, father of the Kansas indus trial court bill, has no fear of the state legislature repeating the law following the recent decision of the supreme court restricting the power of the tribunal.
 The former Kansas governor passed through here Wednesday on his way to Topeka. and said he wished Governor Davis would call special session of the legislature for action on the court law.
 That would merely give the friends of the court an opportunity to make the needed amendments" Allen said. and I think the bill should be amended to give the court power to settle disputes in time of public emergencies.
 The former Kansas executive said he did not pretend to minimize the seriousness of the recent decision of the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
BARGE LINE TRAFFIC
 HEAVIEST IN HISTORY
S5,OOO Tons More Between New Or leans And St. Louis In Month

NEW ORLEANS, June 13.-June barge traffic on the Mississippi river between New Orleans and St. Louis will approximate S5.000 tons. the highest in the history of the Mis- sissippi- Warrior barge line. accord ing to estimates made today at the barge line headQuarters here. The previous record was established last May, officials said. when 7S,000 tons were transported on the river.
 While no estimate of the probable earnings will be available for sev- eral days, barge line officials pre- dicted they would exceed the figures set in May. when the operations showed a gain of $64.000 after pay ment of operating costs and depre- citation in equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
AMERICANS SEE KING
N-mber Presented To Court Durinp
 One Day

N~mber Presented To Court During
 One Day
 L,hVDON, June 13.-In the brilliant pageantry of formal presentation to King George and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. Mrs Post Wheel CT, wife of tho counsellor of the American embassy. presented the fol- lowing at court Wednesday evening:
 Mrs. Lucins M. CGtlerbert and daughter, Alice M., of California; Mrs kjyes of New Hampshire: Mrs. E. C. Mears Kemp of New York Mrs Ham ilton Lewis of Chicago; the Misses Airline and Margaret Halstead of Montreal; Mrs. Wade Ellis of Wash ington; Mrs. Charles S. Whitman of New York, and Mrs. E. R. Crockett of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
BEAUTY NO GOOD
Second Jury Refuses To Give Mrs.
 Fox Damages

Graham Fox, who was so attractive that opposing counsel demanded a "beauty-proof jury" when she first sued Albert Fuchs, her wealthy fath- er-in-law, for sz5O.O0O damages for alleged affections. apparently didn' | know when she was well off.
 When the beauty proof" jury awarded her $5,O00 on her claim that Fuchs had robbed her of husband, Mrs. Fox demanded a new trial.
 Wednesday second jury, untouted as beauty proof" decided Mrs. Fox was entitled to no damages at all.
 Mrs. Fox's attorney, however. at once asked for a third trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
Greek Army Ordered
 To Bulgarian Frontier

ATHENS. June 13-Premier Coma tas has te'egraphed Solonika. order ing reinforce ments of all Greek army units onthe Bulgarian frontier
 OfficAl dispatches from Sofia de- clare hat the government is dealing quickly with all uprisings. and that , the 5easants are busy harvesting
 Lue to the strict censorship and kl wn' activities of the Zanhoff pr paganda bureau, reports of a com pi te ZanhOff success are discredited. lt is learned that 200 former mem bers of the Stamboulinsky Parlia- ment have been arrested and two mem bers of the peasant cabinet cap tured.
 pboulinsky forces are opposing
 If troops at Plevna. Vratsa and
 grad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
FOREST FIRES RAGE
Residents Flee From Homes In Maine
 BackwOodS

BsNGOR. Me. June 13.-The woods along the lines of the Ashland branch or thq Bangor and Aroostock raii- road. in Aroostock county, were ahiaac touieh; from Masardis to Smyfna Mills. distance of - miles and inhabitants of small settlements in that district were fleeing from their homes.
 Masartiis, town of more than 1000 population, was in danger Grls- wold a village of 200 persons, was destroyed last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
DEGREE IS CONFERRED ON SENATOR COMER
Prominent Alabamian Delivers Ad-
 dress At His Alma Mater

RICHMOND. Va, June 13.-(By As sociated Press.)-B. B. Conner, for mer governor and United States sena- tor from Alabama, received a de- gree of Doctor of Law at the Emory and Henry college today. He is all alumnus of the college and delivered an address at the commencement eX- ercises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
ELEVEN GERMANS SHOT
 DEAD SINCE SATURDAY

HEREIN, June l3-IBY AsSOclate0 Press.)--Eleven Germans have been shot dead in the Ruhr since the as sassination in Dortmund last Satur- day of two French non-commi ssioned officers, according to dispatches to the Berlin newspapers.
 The victims include the fatalities in Dortmund on Sunday night, which now are said to have numbered six. These comprised a restauranteur, an electrician, a miner, a merchant, a Swiss citizen, who owned dye works at Hoerde. and sixth person not yet identified.
 The other five named in the dis patches were an 1Syear old Dort- mund boy, two doctors shot dead at Recklinhausen. and a doctor and a policeman killed in Dortmund
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
FORD STARTS NEW ERA IN RIVER COMMERCE
Edison Sees Him Inaugurate New
 Service On Hudson

ALBANY, June 13.-A new era" In development of river commerce will be inaugurated by Henry Ford Thursday.
 Ford accompanied by his friend Thomas A. Edison, the inventor, will stand by while the former ships hls first consignment of autoinuhlle radiators on the Hudson river from his. Green Island plant to the as sembling plant at kearncy, ~. J.
 Ford Is said to be contemplating development of a waterways project from Green Island to Detroit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
PASSIVE RESISTANCE IN GERMANY BREAKS
 INTO BRAZEN REVOLT
Monarchists Plots, Demands For Revolution To Free Country From French Yoke Seethe Throughout Ger many-Guerila Warfare Marks New Stage In Fight For Coal Felds-Eleven Germans Shot In Ruhr Since Saturday

French shot woman near Berne. Railway and telephone sabotage oe- cured at Liblar, German passive re- sistance" groups cutting wires and holding up lines.
 Following continued pessimistic re- ports from London and Paris on repa- rations, the mark dropped to 10000 to the dollar, the lowest ever.
 Thus an American dollar will buy marks that in 1914 were worth $24,0Q0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
STEAMER AGROUND
Empress Of Australia Hits sand Bar
 Nenr Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, June 13.-The steam CT Empress of Australia of Nancou- yer, B. C., wirelessed Wednesday tha, she had grounded on a sand bank near the shore, l3 miles from Yoko- hama. First reports indicate the Elm press Is not seriously damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
AMERICAN FLAG INSULTED IN CHINA

IS IT ANOTHER WAR?-On the left is King Boris of Bulgaria. whose throne may be in danger through the political coup in Sofia which overthrow the peas ant cabinet On the right is Stamboullsky, the peas ant" premier, who was busted and is being sought near Sofia where he is supposed to be in hid ing, by the rebel army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
By RAY G. MARSHALL Leased Wire to The ARe-HeroIdl

Lcascd Wire to The Age-HeraId)
 PEklNG, June 13.-Faced by a mutinous, unpaid army and an emrs treasury. President Li-Yuan Hung fled secretly to Tientsin Wednesday afternoon
 The move is considered a tacit abdication.
 Rebellious troops had threatened to seize the city unless paid wages now months In arrears. Mutiny and loot ing have followed similar threats in the interior
 A new cabinet has been formed ana Is endeavoring to reorganize the government. Its first successful step was recovery of the great seal Of China. which was missing after the presidents flight. Without this seal none might rule or be obeyed
 Before fleeing the capital. Li-Yuan Hung had given the seal to his fla vorite wife, who fled with 1t to the French capital The speaker of the House of Representatives called there for it, demanding she hand 1t over.
 Seal Recovered.
 The woman refused. and applied Tor refuge at the American legation, where. however, admittance was de- nied her. She then delivered the seal to the new cabinet. empowering 1t to function.
  the foreign colony are crowding into legation compounds. fearing repi- ution of the Boxer terror of 1900 if troops get out of hand
 Deserted by his political friends. the president abandoned his fight to retain office. At the last moment Feng Yuh Slang. Christian gem eral, and Wang Hua Iching. chief of police tn Picking, resigned It IS be- lieved Fen Yuh will return to office in an effort to maintain order.
 It is generally understood the Chang Tso Tseng cabinet will return to office also. Tsaokun Yen Sun paochi Is mentioned as presidential possibility.
 o Q c Tells of Imprisonment.
 In view of the crisis it is unknown what arrangements will be made 10 compensate the released captives Of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
AG FOR LADDIE BOY
sc No. 1 Issued To White House
 Dog

WASHINGTON. June 13.--Laddie Boy. the Presidents Airedale. has been given the first dog tax tag for 1923. getting ahead of dozen small boys who sought the c0vsted No. 1 tag for their pets
 The tag will be presented to Lad de Boy at the White House Friday in the presence of the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
TRAGEDIES KING TUT
Jawb0ne Of Mastod0n Dug Up Il
 Iowa

DIES MONIES. la, June 13-Work- men excavating for a building here Wednesday, beat the disturbers of King Tut by some 10000 years.
 They dug up a piece of the jaw bone and two teeth of a mastodon, which were reposing about 20 feet below the surface.
 State Geologist James Lees, who viewed the remains. Is certain that they are at least 25.000 years old and says they may be two or three times that age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
DON'T WAIT-JOIN THE "5O,OO0
 CLUB" TODAY! GET YOUR AUTOMOBILE FREE

you walked? How many fine Sunday afternoons have you sat on your steps and watched the cars fly by? Why can't you have car? YOU CAN and have it free Just turn to page announcement of The Age-Heralds "50000 Club in this issue, clip the entry blank and send it init means the first step towards your OWN automobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
IN
 ALARM SEEK PRO OTECT|ON
Affairs In Orient Reported In Worst State Since Days Of Boxer RebeIIion-AmeriCan
 Vessels Are Fired On
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
 ADVOCATES IN DISORDER
Americans Report Contempt Auainst All Foreigners Is
 Growing Throughout China. Citizens Crowd Legations

SHANGHAI, June 13.-(By Asso- ciated Press.)-Conditions in China were termed the worst since the Boxer outbreak" in a statement to- day in which the American Associa ton of China and the American Chamber of Commerce of Shanghai united. The organization agreed that American lives and liberty are en- dangered and their prestige and busi- ness are being destroyed by lack of strong action"
 A cable of protest was sent to the Secretary of State in Washington.
 It was charged that the Chinese continue outrages against foreigners; that American vessels had been fired on up the Yangtsze river; the Ameri- can flag insulted. American gunboats were said to be inadequate to protect their nationals. Chinese officials were accused of violating the treaty in refusing to protect foreigners.
 Travel between treaty ports on land or water was termed unsafe. The dispatch of cargoes was pre- vented, while the opium traffic was encouraged and flourished.
 Chinese contempt" of foreigners and their government officials is in creasing, according to the statement because of the foreigners indecision and failure to insist on suitable rem edies for existing evils. Advantage of this was said to have been taken by Chinese officials to discredit for eign governments.
 An intolerable condition" said the cable to the secretary, has been ere ated by Washington indecision and failure to act aggressively." Demand Protection.
 I've demand immediate protection of Americans in China. We urge ac- tion along the following lines until a strong, satisfactory government is established:
 to China under the Washington con- ference.
 "Second-Disarmam of troops to return to their homes, and the plac- ing of Chinese finances under for efgn supervision.
 ''Third-Foreign guards 10 be placed on lines of communication on land and water.
 "Fourth-Foreign garrisons to be placed at strategic points throughout China.
 "Fifth-Suspension of the Boxer in- demnity.
 "Sixth-The cooperation of Great Britain in providing remedies for the present conditions"
 It Is understood that British i'm terests are making similar recom- mendations to London.
 Substantial Chinese business and banking interests are reported to ap- prove the recommendations They are said to deprecate the chaotic con ditions, but to refrain from acting for fear of persecution at the hands Of the present regime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
FAVOR WINE AND BEER

Chicago City Council Asks Congress
 To Amend Dry Law
 CHICAGO. June 13--The city council today went on record in fa- vor of light wines and beer A reso- iution introduced asked Congress to amend the dry law SO wines and beer could be manufactured and sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-14
0 0 0 The 1921 Descending Scale
Twenty-Nine Active Furnaces

.
 Active furnaces in Alabama now are as follows! Six of the SlossShef- field on foundry; three of the Wood ward Iron, two of the Alabama com pany, two of the Republic Iron and Steel, one of the Central Iron and Coal and three of the, Tennessee com pany on foundry; eight of the Ten nessee company on basic, Cne of the Gulf States Steel and one of the Woodward Iron on basic; one of the Tennessee company on ferro-man- ganese and two charcoal; total. 29 The Sloss- s-Sheffield stack at Sheffield coming in this week will make the total 30.
 Market At $27
 Melters sounding the local iron makers yesterday for third quarter iron were given the one price at all offices. That was $27. Tennessee iron has sold below that base, but no Birmingham furnace iron has changed hands under s27. Buyers are slow in booking for remainder of third quarter. but an early break is expected. after which fourth quarter buying in a large way is expected
 Yard stocks are at the record low of aEcut 10000 tons.