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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
TO RESUME FIGHT AGAINST HOODED MOBSINLOUISIANA
Prosecution Will Be Contin- ued When BaStrop Court
 Opens September 1

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 1s.-Dis-
 trict Attorney David l. Garrett of Monroe. and Howard Warren of Shreveport. special assistant to the attorney general. were summoned to- day by Attorney General A. " Coco to a conference here tomorrow with the attorney general and his staff to discuss plans for prosecuting the hooded mob eases in Morehouse par ish. Sixth district court opens in Bastrop October 1 for the fall term and trials of IS persons on charges contained in bills of information filed by Mir. Coco are scheduled to be taken up.
 The charges grew out of the ac- tivities of hooded bands in the parish last year which culminated August 24, in the Kidnapping of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard. Two bodies found in Lake LaFourche, four months later were identified as those of the missing men. Gov. John M. Parker and MT. Coco attribute the floggings, kidnapings and deportations In the parish to the Ku Klux Klan.
 The two principal defendants to be tried are Capt. J. K. Skipwith, ex- alted cyclops of the Morehouse par ish Ku Klux Klan, and Dr. B. M. McKoin, former mayor of Mer Rouge. The charges against these men and l6 others range from assault to con spiracy to commit murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
UP |N|ON GIVEN ON .CORGAS QUESTION BUT KEPT SECRET
Weeks Thought To Have Told Ford Power Company
 Must Get Plant

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.--It be- came known here today that Scre tary of War Weeks before his con ference here last week with Henry Ford, had obtained from the depart ment of justice an opinion as to the status of the Gorgas power plant, the inclusion of which in the Detroit manufacturers offer for the Muscle Shoals, Ala, property, the secretary said had developed legal obstacles.
 The opinion was transmitted sev- eral weeks ago but tonight neither the war department nor the depart ment of justice would make known it's nature or discuss it's possible ef- feet on the Ford negotiations, which have been in status quo since the last Congress failed to act on the manufacturers offer to take over the governments wartime properties at Muscle Shoals. It was assumed, how ever, that the opinion dealt with the legality of the Gorgas plant contract.
 After the conference last week with Mir. Ford, Secretary Weeks stated that the manufacturer had been told of the legal situation involved" and would consider his course in the cir company. which owns the land on which the power plant is located, agreed several days ago to extend until October 24 the time in which the government should determine whether to sell it's interest in the Gergas unit to the power company.
 The company had previously noti- fled the government that the govern ment would be expected to vaeate when the agreement, covering the property expired
 The next move in the negotiations is expected to come from MT. Ford, who now has under advisement the legal situation" obstacles explained to him by MT. Weekse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
Delegation Opposed to Bill Which Would Abolish Pres
 ent City Commission
MONTGOMERY. Sent

MONTGOMERY. Sept. l3.-(spe- cial )-Represen Howze's bill providing for an election in Birming- ham to determine wha: form of gov ernment shall be adopted was re- called from the senate by vote of the house tonight. The recall came on a resolution of Representative L. K, Bowen, which stated that the bill would not have received the approval of majority of the Jefferson dele gation if they had known the con- tents.
 Later it was learned that the bill provides for the abolition of the pres ent city commission of Birmingham as soon as another form of govern ment is adopted. The majority of the Jefferson delegation desires that whatever. form of government be adopted the present commission be permitted to complete its term.
 Senator Brower's bill giving the voters of Birmingham the right to call an election for the adoption of any form of government on petition of 5000 voters has already become a law. Six of the seven members of the Jefferson house delegation are opposed to Mir. Howe's bill and the recall from the senate probably will end it's legislative career
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
CUBA SEEKS EXHIBITS .OF BIRMINGHAM GOODS
Manufacturers Urged To Have Dis
 DispIays At Havana Fair

Birmingham manufacturers prop ably will be represented at the Cu- ban international fair to be held in Havana during February, following invitations to all American manutac- turers to participate in the exhibits.
 James Freeman, district passenger agent for the Southern railway com pany, Is in receipt of detailed infor- nation on the Cuban fair and has letter from R. l.: Mcclellan of Louis- vile, foreign freight traffic manager of the Southern, who announces ne will be glad to assist manufacturers in arranging for exhibits and to give tkem any additional information de- sired.
 "The primary object of the fair" said Mr. Mcclellan, will be to place producers and sellers of all classes of commodities in contact with buy CTS. Exhibits by American manufac, turers will be especially welcomed and 1t is hoped that many or our manufacturers will take advantase of this opportunity to display their products before Cuban buyers as IL seems assured that their European rivals will be well represented"
 MT. Mcclellan has recently made an extended visit to Cuba and Is en- thusiastic over the prospect for in- creased business with the island re- nublic, In view of the prosperous conditions now prevailing in Cuba he considered the present an aus nicious time for American business concerns to increase their trade with tbe island. Because of their favor able geographical location. it is be- lieved southern manufacturers should have first call on great snare ol this attractive business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
Captain General Of Barce- Iona Heading Force That Demands 0usting Of The Spanish Cabinet
 MOVEMENTS OF REBELS SEEM WELL ORGANIZED Treatment Of Army By The Cabinet Thought To Be The Cause Of Seizure Of The Power By The Military
BY RAFAEL MORAYTA Leased Wire To The Age-Herald)

MADRID, Sept 13.-The captain general of Barcelona is heading a rebellious army force that has for it's object the busting of the Spanish cabinet.
 Martial law has been proclaimed by the Barcelona leaders and com munications seized. The rebels have urged army units in other parts of the country to join the movement
 The leaders declare that they are inspired by patriotic motives and em- phasize that their movement is not directed against the king. They have not organized any political revolutionary government, but are leading the movement in their capa city as military officers in order to demonstrate that they are guided by disfnterested patriotism.
 The cabinet declares that it will remain in office unless forcibly ex- pelled.
 No Unusual Disturbances
 Captain General De Riviera, leader of the movement. has declared that the Barcelona garrison is disposed to maintain order, and apparently no unusual disturbances have marked the event. De Riviera apparently desires no political position and seems willing to desst from his cam paign if the cabinet quits.
 It is reported that many of the troops in the rebel units are them selves surprised at the movement, ing who is now commanding them and what the outcome of the present situation will be.
 The minister of Marine has denied that he will order a squadron to pro- ceed to Barcelona. orders have been issued to warships already at Bar oelona ito ignore all orders given by the Captain -Gensrai
 Lossada Is general.
 It is officially announced that Gem eral Lossada is now governor of Cata . lonia, the province in which Barce- Iona is located
 Apparently the movement has been carefully thought out and organized in every aspect. It is even reported that agents of the leaders have been active in all garrison of Spain.
 The cabinet met immediately when word was received that the captain general of Barcelona had urged that the King dismiss the cabinet. He had further declared that in the event that martial law was proclaimed 1t would not be advisable to cut off with the district This was regarded as optimistic.
 PARIS, Sept. 1S.--(By Associated Press. )-The cause of the seizure of power by the military in Spain is here to be the treatment of the army by the Spanish cabinet and parliament after the military reverses in the campaign against the Moroccan rebels
 The civil government undertook to punish the army officers who were held responsible, while declining, 1t is
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
LORD FOXTROTTER. KNOWS HIS STUFF.
 PARTNERS ASSERT
Words Can't Designate The Charming Personality Of
 His Royal HighneSs
By ALFRED E. HENDERSON heased Wire to The Age-Heraid)

QUEBEC, Sept. 13,--Not only is dancing one of the favorite pastimes of the Prince of Wales, but he IS such an accomplished master of that art that his partners must soar into superlatives to express their ap- preciation.
 Whatever the princes status as a traveller, there is nothing incognito about his dancing
 The prince reveals great individ uality in his dancing, he is extreme ly musical and has true sense of rhythm"
 That was the verdict of Mrs. l.. NJ. Boomer, wife of the director of the Waldorf and other New York hotels, after she had danced with his room of the Chateau Frntenac his first and only night here.
 Lord Renfrew sat out the first dance. But his inpatience to get on the floor suddenly converted him into the Prince of Wales, familiar fig Beginning with the second number the royal foxtrotter negotiated prac- tieally the entire program.
 His partner in his first dance was Miss Phyllis Burstall. daughter of the wealthy international lumber merchant, John Burstall. The prince had remembered Miss BursraIl as one
  visit. His next dance was with Mrs. Boomer
 There are no words in our lang uage to designate the charming per- sonality of Lord Renfrew," Mrs. Boomer said in simplifying her ap- preciation of the}prince as dancing mate.
 In his evening dress, expressing the latest mode from Savile row, the prince presented a picture of sartorial perfection that attracted the atten- tion of both sexes.
 The royal guest and his party oc- cupied seats at a table adjoining the dance floor. Enjoyment registered plainly on the princes face as he swung about the hall to the latest American dance tunes. The new ball room has Just opened and with it's magnificent mirrors recalls the famous Trianon at Versailles.
 Another round of golf occupied share of the princes time Thursday, In the afternoon the heir to the British throne left for the west, spending half an hour en route at Montreal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
MOBILE JUBILANT AS WIRES
 ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT OF PORT IS TO BE REALIZED
Legislatures Action Recalls Fight Begun Years Ago Against Practice By Which Mobile And
 Ohio Railroad Had Port !"BottIed Up"

the port at Mobile, and that only certain steamship lines, favored by the railroad, were permitted to eper- ate
 Brought Out Defects.
 The general probe into practices of the railroad dating from that time on, brought out many and varied de- fects in the system in force. and which, it was shown, mad made it impossible for the port to expand and take it's place as competitors of oth CT ports. Persons who were con- nected with the fight against the Mobile and Ohio, recalled last night, that this was the beginning of the agitation for a free port, one by which all steamers could come and go 1t wtll, receive and discharsa carsees. without interfercnee fr1sn the railroad: Breaking up of the practice also was the beginning of the agitation. which led to the move ment in favor of a better and state owned port
 !. Records show that the Mobile and Ohio, during the administration ot R. V. Taylor. now mayor, then gem eraI manager of the line, was prac- ticing determinations in the nam ding of commodities from inland towns. and that it was impossible for steamship lines, not favored by the railroad, to operate through the port.
 The practices were recorded as highly detrimental to the port, and interests which sought to develop the waterfront. The exposures GOV cred period of year or more.
 It was shown that the Mobile and Ohio issued through bills of lading
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
Geased Wire to The Age-HaraId)

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 13.-Passage of the seaport amendment enabling act. in the form of compromise substitute which took the the place of a committee substitute consid- cred entirely unsatisfactory by the Alabama senate Thursday. aroused more than ordinary interest in Mo bile. due to the fact 1t had been re- ported that certain interests were seek ing to block the progress of the bill, and that failure to enact the measure would bring further de- laye to the carrying ott of the will of the large majority of the people of Alabama. Mobilians used the phones frequently Thursday to keep An sopah withshe situation 9 Mont. blicatfon when information said the compromise substitute had been rati- fled.
 Recalls Many Fights.
 The success of the port bill at the hands of the legislature recalls many interesting fights. which have been made by The Mobile Register during the past ten years, and during which practices of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, injurious to the port of Mo bile, were exposed and corrected by action of the interstate commerce commission. The fight against dis criminations. which took form many years before and which were con- tinued until an edict of the comrnls- sion sounded the end, was taken up by The Register and interested per sons about ten years ago, when un- mistakable proof was shown that the discriminations were ''bottling up"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
I. Y. FR|EL DIES AT NORTHS|DE HOME: PIONEER RESIDENT
Was Mayor Of North Bir- mingham When Town Be-
 came Part Of City

j Funeral services for T. H. Friel. 61, pioneer citizen of Birmingham, and ex-mayor of North Birmingham, who died suddenly shortly before noon Thursday at his residence. 26I1 Thiry-tfifth avenue, north, will be held from the residence at 2:sO o'clock Friday afternoon, followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns in charge.
 MT. Friel is survived by his widow and one son. Thomas R. Friel, both of Birmingham MT. Friel was born on a farm where North Birming- ham now stands, January [, 1862, and has resided there practically ali of his life. He has been instru- mental in developing the mineral re- sources of the state, and was for some time associated with Col. J, W. Sloss, founder of Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron corapany. Tnthe min ing business he was associated with Henry DeBardeleben, and at the time of his death was in the mining busi- ness at Blue Creek. Ala.
 MT. Friel has always taken an ac- tive part in politics, civil work and welfare. He served as mayor Of North Birmingham for several terms and was head of the city government when it was annexed to greater Bir- mingham.
 Active pallbearers are as follows J. H. Berry, Dr. W. W. Walker, R. H. Wharton, John Cole, Fred Me Duff and R. M. Johnson. Honorary pallbearers are: Walter Moore, Jim Strong, V. T. Brown, Henry De- Bardeleben, A. F. Tuggle. Charles F. DeBardeleben, James Hanby, L. E. Price, H. E. Mccormack H. s. Badham, Sid Lee, Dr. John Slack, H. H. K. Jefferson, Dr. l.. A. Jenkins, Erie Pettus, Hugh Morrow, D. E. McLendon, W. E. Dickson, George B. Ward, Will Hawkins, Johnson Hawkins, Charlie Childers. W. J. Barnhart, Clint Cole, T. J. Shirley, J, P. Stiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
NEW SERUM FORCES MAN TO TELL TRUTH
Scopalemine Wrings Confession
 From Alleged Burglar

SHREVEPORT. La. Sept. 13- Scopalemine, the recently discovered truth serum." was used for the first time in Shreveport yesterday when Dr. E. l.. Sanderson administered it to Arthur Johnson, who was shot by the police after he had robbed the orator.
 After being captured, Johnson maintained silence for several hours, refusing to discuss his past, although freely admitting the Evans robbery after scopalemine was administered and all other attempts to get him to talk had failed.
 After receiving the truth serum" Johnson lay quiet for about 15 min utes, seemingly in half stupor, ac- cording to those who witnessed the experiment.. Then he made full confession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
State Docks Commission Of Three Members Will Be Named By Governor To Serve Without Pay
BOARD OF CENS0RS ACTS IN ADVISORY CAPACITY
Measure Adopted By Senate 27 To 7 Expected To Have Little Trouble In Getting Appreciation Of House
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-B EKALp S Montgomery Ala. Sent. IS

Alabama will construct a state seaport at Mobile and on it will ex- pend s5.oOO.OO0 during the next four years. The senate late Thurs day afternoon gave majority of 27 to [ in favor of the Brooks sub stitute for the port enabling act as passed by the house and the sub- stitute reported by the senate seaport committee. Little trouble is expected in the house when the senate sub- stitute will come up for concurrence Friday as the house gave a good ma jority in favor of the original bill.
 The vote in the senate came after day devoted to oratory The port enabling biii was the chief order 5f business and little attention was given during the day to any other subject.
 Senator Leon q. Brooks of Escam- bia led the fight for the passage of the bill. He offered the substitute for the committee substitute which had been written by friends of port development and presented as com promise. Only one amendment was made in the substitute when 1t reached the senate. This amendment sumbmitted by Senator <. c. Oliver of Talladega, an avowed opponent of port development by the state and a member of the seaport committee which drew the substitute for the original bill. Senator Divers amend ment provided that the state cannot make temporary loan of more than HNancement of the port interests. iloriends of port development an Aouneed that thSv were not opposed ! Asthe amendment and 1t was adopted fw Nls9ut dissent The aniendmeut does | not apply to the bond issue with terminal facilities will be provided. Conditions Imposed.
 Under the substitute presented by Senator Brooks the port development will be made under the following conditions:
 f. A state docks commission of three will be named by the governor, which will direct the construction of facilities,
 ,. A board Of censors named by the governor will be required to make d semi annual examination of the records and the work of the harbor commission and make such recom- mendations as it may desire 10 the governor. It will act in an advisory capa city only.
 B. The state will be permitted to issue port improvement bonds to the amount of $5,0O0 600 during the nXet. four years. Not more than $5,000,00O in bonds can be sold during the first year, not more than $2,0O0.O00 during the second year and not more than enough to total 5000. GOO dollars dur ing the two remaining years. After $5.000, 900 have been invested in the project the state will be permitted to issue additional bonds up to the con- stitutional limit of S10,000.000 when
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
SHREWD TRADERS
Texas Would Swap Governor For
 Oklahoma Executive

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, Sept. l3. Eight citizens from Piainview, Tex, sent this telegram to II. A. Snee1, secretary of state. here.
 Will swap governors and pay bonus
 sneed said he sent back this re- ply;
 "Proposition accepted. No bonus required. Will pay transportation both ways"
 When told about the message, Sneed said Governor Walton grinned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
TEST WALTON'S POWER TO HOLD TWO MEN
Attorneys Seek Liberty For Men
 Denied Recourse To Writ

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla; Sept. 1S. (By Associated Press )-In an effort to test Governor Walton's suspension of the right of recourse to the writ of habeas corpus in Tulsa county, at torneys have filed in the state su- preme court an application for re- lease of two men now reported held by the military authorities at Tulsa, it became known today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
Woman Cannot Grin And Bear SiLUer MoIars

CHICAGO, Sept. 13-Her hus- band of month wooed and won her on the promise he would have gold filings put in all of her front teeth, Violet Volk told the social service department of the court of domestic relations here. When she looked in the mirror and found that silver filings had been used instead, she applied for separation and aimony.
 There are some things that a woman can not grin and bear, she told court officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
LOOT IS LOCATED
More Than S4,OOO Taken From Bank
 Found In Post Holes

BOWMAN, Texas, Sept 13.--Gold, silver and currency totaling $4.158,79 the loot taken in the robbery of the bank at Mooringsport. La. Tuesday, was found hidden in two post holes near Waskom Texas, today. accord ing to word received here. Two ne gro lobarers found the money and notified authorities.
 FranK Erwin. the youth who shot and killed himself near Marshall, Texas, following his arrest in con nection with the robbery, was mem tally unbalanced according to per sons here who knew him. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
PRISONER WALKS AWAY
Prison Gates Barred To Her, Woman
 Just Moves On

Just MONeN On
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark Sept. 13.- Mrs. Blanche Palmer, 45, sentenced Tuesday in Cross circuit court at Wynne, to 21 years imprisonment, for the killing of Charlie Turain, 50. gained her freedom at the very gates of the penitentiary here late today, when Sheriff F. L. Cooper, of Cross county. delivered her at the prison. and officials in charge there refused to admit her. Those in charge at the prison based their re- fusal on the ground that the woman should have been taken to the state farm for women
 Sheriff Cooper declaring he ha complied With his orders, left the scene. A trusty, left in charge at the gate by the prison warden, told the prisoner she was free to go where she wiled Unhindered. she entered an automobile and was taken to the. city Left at downtown cor ner, she disappeared. and her where bouts tonight is unknown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
STRIKE ULTIMATUM
Longs Must Accept Old Con
 dItions First, Verdict

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 1S.-The New Orleans Steamship association today informed union longshorsemen who went out on strike as result of a secret meeting held late last night that before any discussion of wages was entered into the strikers must accept the old working rules against which they also are protesting.
 According to officials of the steam ship association the longshoremen demand so cents an hour instead Of the 50 cents now prevailing, A hour week instead of 4S-hour week, S2 an hour for holidays instead Of S1, and several minor changes in the working rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
GUILTY OF MURDER
Satterfield Sentenced To Hang On
 November

ATLANTA. Ga, Sept 13.-J. B. Satterfield was found guilty of first degree murder by jury here early tonight and was sentenced to hang November 2. He was charged with the murder of R. H. Hart brother in-law, who was shot to death here two years ago. Satterfield was arr rested recently in California follow ing a nationwide search of two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-14
69-YEAR-0L HIKER
Mrs. Amanda Chapman And Daugh-
 ter Walked l.SaO MiIeA

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Sept. 13. Gray-haired. small of statute. but with healthy glow on her tanned cheeks, Mrs. Amanda Chapman, 69 years old, of Miami, Fla, arrived in this city today after hike of 1880 miles from Miami by way of Mon treal. She was accompanied by her daughter Irene R. Chapman, 25 years old They plan to walk to Chicago, their old home, and thence to Los Angeles. They left Miami on June l.