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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
RUHR POLICY
 |S DEFE NOED BY PO|NCARE
 Produces Figures To Show That France And Belgium
 Have Obtained More Than Five Million Tons Of Fuel DETERMINED NOT TO QUIT TERRITORY UNTIL PAID Willing To Resume Direct Me-
 gotiations With Germany,
 Provided There Is No At-
 tempt To Usurp Function

PARIS, Dec 21.-(By Associated Press. )-Premier Poincare, replying to adverse criticisms of the Ruhr operation from the governments op- position today reviewed the entire subject in the chamber of deputies.
 He produced figures purporting to show that France and Belgium had obtained more than 100000 tons of coal and coke since January II, the beginning of the occupation, as con- pared with what he termed a prob able zero' had not the guarantees been taken. He added that, with 27 per cent of the entire Ruhr produc- tion assured for 1924, the shipments next year will reach more than 26,- 000,0 tons.
 The premier reiterated the govern ment's intention not to evacuate the territory beyond the Rhine until we are completely paid" and he lauded the occupation as an effective means of bringing Germany to the realiza- tion that she must come to terms.
 Concerning the expert committees appointed by the reparation commits sion to investigate Germany's finan- cial situation, he expressed the hope that their work would be successful. lie dWelt especially on the importance of the presence on the committee of representative citizens of the United States, with the approval of the Washington government.
 He was wiling, he said, to resume direct negotiations with Germany now that the passive resistance was ended, provided the Germans would not at tempt to engage the French in con versations that usurp the functions of the reparation commission, all of whose prerogatives we intend to re- spect" He admitted that 1t was inn possible for Germany just now te make any sort of cash payment and that if one was forthcoming it would have to be from the proceeds of d for eign loan.
 NJ. Poincare asserted that he would undertake mo negotiations seeking again to impose the Prussian in- fluence on the Rhineland from which it is their tendency to drift farther away"
 q do not believe" he added that the hour of optimism has yet struck, but when German goodwill becomes a realty, am certain the occupation of the Ruhr will be for much in sbow- ing the French strength and will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
GOLD MAKERS NOW FLOURISH IN GERMANY
Gullibility Of Populace Increases
 With Financial Stress

LEIPSIC, Germany. Dec. 21.-Al- chemists, and near-alchemists are beginning to pop up in various parts of Germany with devices for making gold. As the financial situation grows worse the readiness to believe the tales of these imposters in creases.
 In the middle ages Bavaria had much experience with men who pre- tended to have learned the secret of making gold. Duke William the fifth went down in history as the ruler who dealt most harshly with this type of faker. The venetian im- poster, Marc Antonio Bragadino, who fleeced Duke William on gold making scheme, was hanged in 1891 at Munich on a red gibbet, with a gold cord for the moose.
 For more than a century after ward. such impostors kept away from Bavaria. Now they are flourishing, undeterred by fear of drastic pun iShment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
ARMSTRONG GETS. COMP PTROLLERSH|P.
Nominated By McLendon, He Is Unanimously Chosen To
 Succeed Taylor

City Comptroller elect c. E. Arm strong and President D. E. McLendon late Friday afternoon assembled the employees of the comptroller's depart ment and in brief talks, appealed for full co-operation in carrying on de- partmental affairs under the new ad- ministration, which officially begins January l.
 MT. Armstrong was placed in nomi- nation by President McLendon and unanimously elected to the comptrol- lership at a special session of the city commission Friday morning. He sue ceeds H. Marvin Taylor, resigned. The new comptroller has been deputy comptroller for eleven years.
 Plans of Mir. Taylor to withdraw his resignation and call for a hearing on the charges that he allowed private insurance premiums to be paid out of city funds, were called<off at the last minute when his attorneys advised him nothing could be gained by such a move.
 The commission passed resolutions absolving the retiring comptroller Of ''any guilt or intentional wrong doing and setting forth that the ac- ceptance of his resignation was not meant as a reflection on his integrity or efficiency.
 2 It has virtually been agreed on by
  elect Armstrong that the deputy comptrollership will go to Craig Jeff fiery, a clerk in the department. Other changes and promotions will be agreed on by the commission head and new comptroller within the next few days.
 President McLendon, in nominating MT. Armstrong, said he had opposed him at first in view of reports that he had been disloyal to the adminis- tration.
 q investigated and found these charges untrue" he said "and there- fore, it gives me consider able pleas ure to nominate him for this we'll deserved promotion"
 Commissioners w L. Harrison, Mary Echols. w. B. Cloe and W. E. Dickson made short talks in which they praised the commission president for his "broadminded attitude" They of MT. Armstrong would be univer- sally popular and would make for increased efficiency in the depart ment.
 MT. Armstrong virtually assumed charge of the department at noon the nominal head of the office and draw pay up to and including De- cember 31
 T am grateful to President Me Lendon for the way, in which he has gone about this matter, and to the other commissioners for hteir. sup port said the new comptroller in a formal statement.
 T shall strive to efficiently admin ister the city's affairs and to live up in every way to the generous things the commissioners have said about me-" he added.
 MT. Taylor has not definitely de- cided his plans for the future. It is understood that several good offers have been made him, and his friends say he will make decision before the first of the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
JAPANESE SEEK
 TREATY REVISION
Hughes Declines To Con- ment, While Hiram Plans
 To Watch Situation

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Negotia- tions looking toward a revision of treaty relationships between Japan and the United States in connection with Japanese land rights will be in- vestigated by Senator Hiram Johnson of California to ascertain whether an attempt is being mado in prejudice the situation resulting from +he sll- preme court decision upholding the antialien land laws of California and Washington.
 The first word that Japan had ap- preached the state department on the subject was incorporated in a state ment issued by the Japanese govern ment yesterday in Tollio. Secretary Hughes declined to comment. Sena- tor Johnson desires to learn just what the situation is and he expects to take action if he thinks 1t necessary in conserving the interests of California.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
C0XEY |S PLANNING
 ANOTHER M \ R | H.
Follows Conference With Leaders Of Group Of Will
 fuI Ford Supporters

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 21.-Henry Ford, who showered broken glass in the path of his presidential boom earlier this week, heard the last tire pop Friday when little group of his wilful supporters who are de- termined to start something regard less, began plans to IeaG c "Coxey army of farmers in flivvers to the national capital
 Roy M Harrop of Omaha, presi- dent of the National Ford for President club" the American Economic league" the National h. dependent progressive party" and perhaps other organizations of un- certain numerical strength, has a. ready conferred toward this end with General" Jacob S. Coxey of Mas silon, Ohio.
 Both Harrop and Coxey hold simi- lad ideas concerning money and ttxes. and favor the abolition of in- terest. If taxes aren't reduced sa as to materially relieve the condition of the farmers, Harrop says. 10000 of them from Nebraska, Colorado and lHe 1dkOlaS VIII nope lnIO inelr mortgaged flivvers and answer the clarion call, "on to Washington"
 Once at the capital. Harrop and CoXey would present a plan to the government for federal issuance of a billion dollars in currency each year for payment of interest and amortization of the national debt. Farmers. it is understood, would un- der this plan be loaned money by the government without interest for almost indefinite periods.
 Harrop things John Oberst of Ne braska, president of the Farmers union, would go we'll as the sttlwart leader of the army's march.
 Some of Fords friends suspect that the original intention was to have Ford head the procession in a 1924 model flivver, and that the automobile manufacturer may have heard about this just prior to his indOrSement of President Coolidge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
ON LOOK OUT FOR SPURIOUS MONEYS
Raised Ten And Twenty Dollar Bank Notes Found
 In Circulation

i Christmas shoppers undoubtedly have noticed that many merchants this week. have carefully scrutinized all $10 and SEQ bills passed over the bundles.
 There was nothing personal about this, but the merenants simply were playing safety first in view of re> ports that thousands of, dollars In spurious notes are floating around.
 Crooks. who usually are at thei. best during busy shopping seasons, are dealing largely in raised $10 and $20 bills this year, according to city detectives. Warnings have been is- sued to all merchants and banks to be closely on the lookout.s
 Some bad money already has been passed here and officers are hard at work on several cases. it is learned
 Bank clerks are carefully scruti- nizing all checks with more than their usual carefullness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
CHIN ESE OPPOSING FORCES ARE FIGHTING
Boycott Started Against American
 And British Goods

CANTON, Dec. 2l.-tBy Associated Press.)-F'ishting occurred last night between Kwangsi and lunnanez troops. both being elements of the Canton, or southern, government forces defending this city against the assaults of General Chen Chung Ming, the north China leader. The nature of the differences which caused the clash has not been learned here yet. the affair having occurred near the delta of the East river, some miles hence.
 Local conditions continue un- changed. Posters advocating boy colt of British and American goods are being circulated and plastered on the walls. but the better class of Chinese are not in favor of the move ment. & Fr O.
 There was fighting today on the east and north fronts between Can ton troops and Chen Chung Mins's men, but no material change in ,po- sitions resulted. F&
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
DEMOCRATS STARTING EARLY
 TO PREVENT FACTION ROWS

the desired candidate at a critical time, possibility with decisive effect
 Underwood is also encouraging the wet sentiment. This has led Bryan to begin a counter Underwood move ment by proposing some southern have in mind either Josephus Daniels of North Carolina or Governor Pat Neff of Texas. Here again, the plan is to rally as many delegations as possible behind a southern dry and then at the critical time swing them to some dry who las a real chance of being nominated.
 In view of the possibilities, it was thought best not to bring the pros pective candidates together for a Jackson day party.
 Third situation.
 A third situation, which must be adjusted before complete harmony can be obtained, is that relating to the insurgent movement in Congress. Bryan spent considerable time dur ing the opening days of the session pleading with democratic members to join the republican insurgents and beat the conservative republicans back to corner. Bryan felt that here was an opportunity for the democratic party to establish itself as a genuine organ of progressivism and thus lay the basis for a direct appeal to the liberal sentiment of the country in the presidential c,m- paign. But he soon found his ef- forts being vigorously counteracted by the regular democratic leaders in Congress, who took a more strictly partisan view of the situation. They regarded the insurgent row as an in- ternal republican affair and favored keeping strictly out of it, leaving the republicans to expose their differ ences before the gaze of the conn- try
 A similar situation exists in the Senate, where the democrats have been ordered to vote solidly for Sen ator Smith. the minority candidate, for chairman of the interstate com merce committee.
 The meeting of the national com mittee next month will bring demo- cratic leaders from all parts of the country to the car>tai, and at that time an effort will be made to smooth out these factienal differ ences as much as possible in order that the party may go into the cam paign solidly united.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
I8O HOUSES FOR
 CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Husbands Buying And Build- ing, City Inspector Says
 Records Show

It has become quite the fashion in Birmingham for husbands to give their Wives a new home for Christ mas present. J. F.. Spencer, city build ing inspector. said Friday.
 Eighteen permits for residences were issued during the day, and this average has been maintained for the last 10 days, the inspectors records show There are 1S0 in the list.
 Most of the applicants for these homes are young fellows" said h. spector Spencer. and the twinkle in their eyes tell me they are going to present the permits to their wives Christmas morning"
 Records to be compiled by Inspec- tor Spencer and his assistant. A. l.. Kendrick, on December 3l, will show that 1924 has been Birmingham s greatest home building year. Inci- dentally. the totals for the year will show that all previous construction records have been bested by $4,500,- 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
FOX GUILTY OF MURDER; IS GIVEN LIFE TERM
Replies Before Deputies 70 Program
DOINGS OF DAY IN WASHINGTON

The government, in the supreme court, defended the constitutionality of the Willis Campbell anti-beer act.
 With both houses of Congress in recess, the House ways and means committee continued work on admin istrative features of the tax laws and then suspended sittings until after the first of the year.
 The United States, it was said, would not submit to arbitration with Russia the authenticity of soviet in- structions.
 Jesse Livermore explained to the Senate public lands committee the operations to make market for stock of the Mammoth Oil company, formed to operate Teapot Dome re- serve number 8.
 Senator Hiram Johnson of Califor- ma let it be known he intends to in- quire into negotiations looking to- ward a revision of treaty relation ships between Japan and the United States in connection with Japanese land rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
Abandonment Of Jackson Day Dinner Marked First Accomplishment In Line
By RAYMOND CHAPTER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Demo- cratic leaders who are interested in the success of the party rather than in the personal fortunes of particular candidates, are beginning early to prevent a repetition of the factional rows which weakened the campaign in 1920.
 They have done considerable in this direction by bringing about the abandonment of the national Jackson Day dinner, which was to have been held coincident with the meeting of the democratic national committee here about January 15. It was at the Jackson Day dinner in 1920 that the breach was widened between the pro- league and the anti-league democrats. This fight had much to do with the personal antagonisms which de- veloped later after the Cox campaign began.
 It WIS at that meeting that William J. Bryan warned his party that T. would be fatal to go before the coun- try in defense of the league of ma tions--a statement which was in- stantly challenged by Wilson ad herents and which later came back to plague the democrats during the campaign.
 Matters have been heading toward the same situation again. Wilson's S Armistice Day speech was a chal lenge to the anti-league democrats and the friends of James NJ. Cox are urging him to declare his candidacy again and stand as the champion of Wilsonism.
 O O o
 McAdoO Cold Toward League.
 McAdoo is cold toward the league of nations and Underwood. while en- deavoring to be noncommittal, re- gards the league as a poor campaign issue for the democrats.
 Then there is the liquor issue, which also stands in the way of harmony at this time. Vets are pushing Al Smith hard, and although his chances of being nominated are regarded as quite remote, he will have the huge New York delegation, and perhaps some others, which can be thrown to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TENTS AND SUPPLIES
 FOR EARTHQUAKE ZONE
Reports Indicate Only Two Towns
 Were Destroyed

DOUGLAS. Asiz., Dec. 21.-Addi- tional reports received here today regarding the earthquake which was at first reported to have wiped out three towns, Oputo, Huassabas and Granados. in Sonora, Mexico, indicate that Hausabas and Granados were razed. but that Oputo was undam aged.
 Due to the isolation of the villages great difficulty is experienced in ob- taining detailed news of the disaster. President Durazo of Agua Pricta, So- 1nora. was busily engaged today in gathering food supplies and tents to be sent to the disa~ ~Ier zone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
2l STRUGGLED ALIENS CAPTURED IN FLORIDA
Claim They Paid Spaniard S200 To
 Land Them In U. s.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. Dec. 2t.- Twenty one aliens, smuggled into the United States at Cedar Key, Fla, were captured today, IS being taken from a train bound from Cedar Key to Jacksonville by Sheriff F. G. Ram sey of Alachua county and the other three being captured in the woods near Cedar Key by Sheriff E. Wal ker, of Levy county. In the group were included several Mediterranean nationalities. with Syrians, Greeks and Bulgaria predominating.
 The aliens,, who embarked from Havana said they had paid a Span ish smuggler S200 to land them safely on United States soil.
 They will be taken to Jackson vile and placed in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
G0MPERS ASKS AID TO STOP GUN RUNNERS
Seeks To Help Cause Of Democracy
 In Mexico

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-Memsers of American trade unions, particular ly those engaged in transport work at points along the Mexican border and at gulf ports, have been re- quested by Samuel Gompers. presi- dent of the American federation of labor. to assist the United States government in the detection of any smuggling of arms or other illicit supplies for the use of the rebel forces in Mexico.
 In making the announcement to- day. MT. Gompers said union workers may thus come by information help ful to the cause of democracy in Mex ico."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
LIOUIOR-LADEN VESSEL
 AGROUND OFF SHOALS
Later Floated And Will Be Towed
 Tn Wilmington

WILMINGTON, N. O, Dec. 2l.-The pritish schooner Awasind, bound from Nassau to Halifax, N. s., laden with 221S cases of whisky. went aground on Frying Pan shoals this morning, it was reported here by coast guardsmen. She was pulled orr by two coast guard launches, assisted by q pilot boat. and taken to Soutn- nort harbor in a leaking condition. She will be brought to Wilmington Immediately. coast guardsmen said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
COOLIDGE VISITS
 CLOTHING STORES
Only A Few Christmas Shop pers Recognize President
 In JostIing ThrongS

furnishing stores were three to- two favorite with President Coolidge dur in a window shopping walk this evening on "F" street, Washington retail center.
 Accompanied by Calvin, Jr., the elder of the two Coolidge boys, the President left the White House shortly before the time for the stores to close and walked down F street from Fifteenth to Twelfth streets and back again, The sidewalks were crowded with late shoppers, but less than dozen persons recognized the President and his son in the crush of the hurrying throngs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
TENNESSEE RALLY FOR
 M'AD00 IN JANUARY
Scores Of Prominent Leaders Ex-
 pected To Attend

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. 21.-Ten- nesseee's boom for William Gibbs Nc Adoo for President will be given it's first sound here in January at a rally which scores of prominent cit izens are expected to attend. The conference has been called by George Fort Milton. Sr, editor of the Chatta- nooga News and one of the state leaders. to place McAdoo in the pres idential chair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
FALLS DOWN SHAFT

G. +. Thum Injured After Stepping
 In Open Elevator Shaft
 G. F. Thum. 413 Tuscaloosa ave- nue, superintendent2 dfs the Progress sive Farnlers plant aon Fourth ave- nue and seven teepth street. was se- riously Injured ats98 pcldck Friday afternoon. when hSi fsal one floor down the elevator ehaft.
 He was carried tpE the Birmingham Baptist hospital in Johns ambu- lance suffering with injuries in the back and hin, the full extent of which had not been determined late Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
S3OO,OOO BLAZE
Furniture Factory Sustnins Heavy
 Damage In Fire

RALEIGH. N. C.. Dec. 23-The cabinet machine and finishing rooms of the White Furniture company at MeLane, N. C., were burned this aft ernoon, causing damage officially es- timated at $300000, according to in- formation obtained by the Raleigh night the fire was still burning, but it was thought that it had done it's greatest damage, it was stated. The loss, it was said. was covered by in surance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22
M. & c. ASKS ISSUE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-The Mo 2 bile and Ohio railroad today petit toned the interstate commerce com mission for authority to issue S1,67s,- 00e of equipment trust certificates to be used in the purchase of new rolling stock,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

WEATHER FORECAST: RAIN AND COLDER SATURDAY; SUNDAY COLDER AND PROBABLY FAIR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-22

THERE ARE 135 COAL MINES IN THE BIRMINGHAM DIS- TRICT; SWITCHING RATE FOR MANUFACTURERS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-22
LIABILITIES LESS FOR 1922

According to the Dun Annual Sur
vey. statistics show that although the
number of failures for 1922 showed
an increase over 1921, the liabilities
showed a decrease. In 1922. the mum
Der OF failures was 1856, against
1862 In 1921; the liabilities in 1922
we're SG15,257.978 as against S627 ,4O1. -
Ss3 in 1921. The depression follow
ing the war period was given as the
reason for a majority Of the failures
last year and with the gradual recov-
cry from this period. the percentage
will be relatively less.
One of the most promising things
about the survey was that it showed
an increase OF $4,000, 900 900 In the
buying power Of the farmers. This
was a gain Of 32.1 per cent over 1921
Tie valuation tabulated for 1922 was
$7572, $50. 900.
Dun's index Of n number Of whole
sale quotations show net rise during
the last eighteen months has approx
mated rs per cent-following a recess
sion of 30 per cent. the extreme basis
established by after-the-war initiation
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-22

the NJ & n. A. Railroad bridges were
burned in the Ozark valley, accord
ing to a correspondent of the Mem
phis Press, who reached Springfield
Mo.
His bunk mate. A. F. Raash, has
arrived in Springfield according to
the correspondents story. His body
is covered with bruises caused by
blows with gun butts and one eye is
black and blue.
"Gregor couldn't possibly have had
anything to do with the burning of
the NJ. & n. A. bridges, because he
slept right beside me near Branson.
Mo, almost every night since Oct. l."
Raash told the press correspondent.
"Raash, who is not a striker, told
of being led into the woods by a
mob of twenty men and threatened
with hanging unless he confessed
burning bridges on the railroad the
correspondent said. HE says he was
also told that every union man
around Harrison would be strung to a
trestle"