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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
WEALTHY PAIR
 SEEKING BURIED
 GOLD. REPOR T

NEW YORK, March 5.--Leaving behind rumors of search for $G0,- DOC, 900 in buried treasure, Archer M. Huntington, millionaire patron of arts and letters, and his wife, the former Anna Waugh Hyatt, a sculp- tress. have sailed away in their yacht, the Rocinante, amid deepest secrecy. Huntington failed to tell even his relatives and closest friends where he was bound, but the yacht was re- gently refitted for a two-year cruise, and the only men who think they know the secret of the adventure are those who themselves went after the treasure and returned with empty hands.
 The treasure the Huntingtons are thought to seek consists of solid gold and gem-encrusted ornaments, the ravished riches of the Incas, footed from Peruvian churches by Capt. W. l.. Morgan, the notorious British bucaneer, who buried his loot on Cocos Island, where an almost in- cessant search has been madefor it during the past century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
RUM SHIPS BRING
 M I6O,OOO CASES
$50, F. o, B., Come And Get It,
 Report Sent Out

NEW YORK, March 5.-Slipping in from the high seas under cover of a heavy fog, 21 vessels, headed by the British steam yacht Istar, today dropped anchor along Rum Row to dispose of 16O,O00 cases of liquor-SS COG, ,000 worth. This was two short of the B rum ships on the line before Christmas.
 The price. according to customs au- thOrities, will be approximately $50 a case, f. O. b. rum TOW. They admitted that their efforts to board the Istar met with little success. Six steamships. a former tramp, were described as the backbone of the fleet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
DEMOCRATS SEEK TOLINK COOLIDGE IN MILAN DEAL Heflin Express Belief President Is Principal
 Of Code FUTURE OF c. o. P. IS
 DEFENDING, IS BELIEF Post Writer Will Be Called And
 Asked To Whom He Referred
By RAYMOND CHAPTER

WASHINGTON, March 5.-The climax in the oil scandal sensations will come when democratic senators on the Walsh Investigating committee attempt to confirm their suspicion that Presi- dent Coolidge gave private information to a representative of E. R. Mclean, publisher of The Washington Post, and a prominent figure in the affair.
 For week, senators or. the oil com mittee have bene working quietly on a clue provided by one of the telegrams to Mclean from Ira Bennett, his chief editorial writer here. Bennett will be called before the committee Thursday or Friday for a severe examination as to the hidden nearing of his message, sent January %, which reads:
 Saw principal Delivered message He says greatly appreciates and sends regards to you and Mrs. Mclean. There will be no rocking of the boat and no resignations. He expects reaction from urwarranted political attacks"
 Heflin Involves Coolidge
 Voicing the suspicious of some sen- ators who have been working on this message, Senator Heflin of Alabama openly declared on the floor of the Senate Wednesday that he thought the principal in the telegram was Presi- dent Coolidge.
 T think the principal referred to here is the President" Heflin said. II think the statement in the telegram meant that the President was meant when he said the principal had been seen. I want to suggest q day in ad- vance that the committee go very thor ougkly and minutely into the details of this telegram"
 Senator Walsh, chief prosecutor on the oil committee, believes he will be able to establish the identity of the principal beyond any doubt.
 Denby's Stand Recalled
 On the day this telegram was sent, Secretary of the Navy Denby, emerg- ing from cabinet meeting, stood on the steps of the White House execu-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
PLAN EXCURSION
Leviathan Would Be Used For Trip By
 Delegates To Convention

NEW YORK, March 5.-Officials of the United States lines are considering suggestion that the Leviathan be placed at the disposal of the delegates to the democratic national convention for n weekend excursion at the con- clusion of the sessions4 The Levia- than will be in port during convention week. Arrangements will be similar to those for the trial trip of the giant liner last June. Provisions would be made for 2.000 passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
MORE COMPLAINT MADE OF POOR LIGHTS IN CITY Dark Crossings Said To
 Be Actual Menace
 To Life MANY LAMPS TERMED
 ENTIRELY INADEQUATE Harrison Claims Situation Be ing Relieved As Rapidly As
 Finances Will Permit

Vigorous complaints continue to be made of inadequate lights in various parts of Birmingham.s with the asser- ton that no real satisfaction can be secured at the city hall as to when re- lief is to be obtained. The latest exam ples pointed out of the danger of bad lighting are some of the approachf Ns railroad tracks and crossings, whf T is claimed, the danger to life cially great. The Twenty-secoy c viaduct is given as one point light may save life at any fsSS Eighteenth street crossing place which, it is claimed, z l. gerous because of bad ligR N
 Fifth avenue and Twey e feet has long been pointed t Q the most hazardous crossr city, which has a light whies etofore been termed about as bfe a light ming bug" This point is an intersec- ton of two cross-town thoroughfares with very heavy traffic, and particu- larly dangerous because of the hundreds of automobiles which daily go to and Irum tue tcfMihhi otaIOhs WhCtS 'HSS meet the numerous cars from both south and north sides.
 Portions of Birmingham, particularly the downtown business district, are farily we'll illuminated after dark, it was found on a rough survey of the city. The suburbs as rule have the poorest illumination.
 This corner is only one of number of dark pockets and street intersections in Birmingham, where no lights burn at all or else they are 50 dim as to be a menace to traffic. Many complaints are being made.
 Portions of Birmingham, particularly the downtown business district, are well illuminated after dark, it was found on a rough survey of the city. The suburbs as rule have the poorest illumina- ton.
 Doing Their Best
 When questioned concerning the sit uation, William l.. Harrison, city util- ity commissioner, said street lights were ordered in as rapidly as time and money would permit, under the light ing contract with the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, which was renewed last fall after lying dor. mant for many years.
 Over 175 lights have been installed by the utility company since the resump- ton of the contract. according to Har- rison. In addition, the city electrical department itself has installed mum, Der in. the territory north of Twelfth avenue which is aereed hy the seits Railway. light and Power company are light plant at North Birmingh gham.
 Both the city and the Birmingham busy changing lights to meet the situa- tion of increased traffic on certain streets and adding new lights as rapidly as possible, it was stated by officials. Hundreds of applications are on file now for street lights, but despite that fact, Harrison said, any and all applica. tions from citizens will be given care full consideration and filled in the order of their being filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
LIST OF OBSERVERS
 GRANTED AMNESTY
Coolidge Restores Citizenship By
 Official Proclamation

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Presi- dent Coolidge by proclamation today restored the rights of American citi- zenship to all deserters from the army and navy during the ehree year period between the Armistiee and the formal ending of the World War.
 The proclamation, issued upon the recommendation of Secretaries Denby and Weeks, affects in no wise those who deserted in the face of the enemy or at any time before the Armistice, and does not remit or commute the court martial sentences of those who deserted after the Armistice and prior to the technical ending of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
TRAIN DYNAMITED
 BY MEXICAN REBELS
Train Narrowly Escapes Rum
 ming Into Wreckage

MEXICO CITY, March GA miH- tary train was dynamited between Puerga and Soledad stations on the Vera Cruz railway yesterday by rebel band. The explosion derailed the train. but no one on board was injured. The military engaged the rebels and with the help of achievements sent by Gen eral Quevedo who heard the explosion while in his headquarters at Tejeria, the rev0lutionists were defeated. A pas senger train following was not molested, but was ordered to return to Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
SENATE o. KS WELLS

WASHINGTON. March 5.-The nomination of Ira K. Wells of Kansas to be an assistant attorney general, was confirmed by the Senate today. He will have charge of the public lands division of the justice department, which will work with special govern ment counsel in the oil case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
RADIO FOR PATIENTS

OMAHA. Neb.. March 5.--Radio head sets are to be installed in every room of the Lord Lister hospital here for the entertainment of patients, the Rev k. D. Cleveland, chaplain, has announced. The individual headsets will be hooked up with central re- ceiving station recently given the hospi- tal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
LATEST IN SHOES
Braided Leather Effect Sets Off Foot
 Better, Say Dealers

BERLIN. MA Srch 5.-Braided leath- CT shoes designed to give a. better ap- pearance to thick ankles have appeared here. The leather, being cut in strips and then interwoven, provides, more give" to the shoe, say the dealers, who contend that the innovation makes possible tighter lacing and sets off the feet in a most admirable manner.
 Besides. say the merchants, the plaited shoe is really ''health shoe" because it permits better ventilation for the feet and it is just perfectly wonderful for dnncing''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
FIVE BURIED ALIVE Fourteen Miners Caught By Avalanche, Esut Eleven Rescued

SAIlSBURG, Austria, March 5.- Fourteen miners, returning frorHA- work yesterday, were buried by an avalanche near Ferlieten. After strenuous ef- forts a rescue party extricated eleven.
 At Untersberg a sliding bank of snow swept two youths over a preci- pice. Both were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
WOMAN RELEASED
Exonerated Of Blame For Death or
 Husband And Sou

MALESTER. Okla. March D. Charges uf murder against Mrs. Bertha Daugherty in connection with the death of her estrahged husband and 4-year-old son last Saturday were dismissed fol lowing preliminary hearing.
 Daugherty killed the child and then committed suicide after vain efforts of reconciliation, according to Mrs. Daugh- 0rty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
THE WEATHER

Alabama: FaIr Thursday and probably Friday; moderate tempera. lures. Tennessee: Fair Thursday. : Georgia: Fair and cooler.
 Mississippi: Fair Thursday.
 tComplete weather data will be found on Pagp 1S.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06
Famous Diver Starts Her Free LesssOns In
 The Age-HeraId Today

Madeline BerIO. Next Weeks
 HesdIiner At Loew's Bijou,
 Writes Exclusive Series For
 Readers Of This Paper
 Miss Madeline Berlo. famous professional diver and distin- guished as "the American Venus" and Perfect 36," starts her series of six diving lessons in this issue of The Age-Herald.
 Miss Berlo, who is coming here next week with her five diving girls, believes that diving and swimming are of much benefit to both young and old, both from the standpoint of reducing and promotion of good health. Her articles will be illustrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-06

WASHINGTON, March 5-King George sees in the good understanding between Great Britain and the United States "the best guarantee for the future peace of the world"
 This declaration was made today to President Coolidge at the request of the King by Sir Esme Howard and marked the presentation of the new ambassadors credentials to the American chief executive.
 Replying to the ambassadors state ment President Coolidge asserted that ''the conscious identity of general aims" existing between the United States and the British government will be a mighty force in bringing to the world a just and lasting peace"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
GEORGE JOHANSEN NOW
 IN HOSPITAL AT KODIAK

George Johansen, the missing cook of the gasboat Viking, which went adrift from Kanatak over two months ago, and who was found last week by a natice on Sitinok island, south west of Alitak Bay, is reported to be in the hospital at Kodiak, so badly frozen that both feet will have to be amputated. The story in the Gateway Saturday was that Johansen had been found on Sutwick island, which was not fact.
 According to the advices, two Indian boys found the Viking piled up on the beach on Sitinak Island and reported to the school teacher at Akhiok Island that Johansen was alive. A rescue party has gone to bring Johansen to Akhiok and the gasoline boat Apex will bring him to Seward or Anchor age for medical treatment. First aid treatment will be given at Kodiak it was reported.
 The point where the Viking is re- ported to have been found is just 100 miles south of aKnatak, where the vessel broke loose from her mQorings, but it is probable that the vessel drifted far to sea in the two months since she was reported missing.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
LOUIS LAuR|TSEN PASSES AWAY AT
 CANYON CREEK

Louis Lauritsen, an old timer of this section, and foreman of the Can yon Greek Development Company. op- erated by N. O. Anderson, died Fri day evening at the company property at Canyon Creek, about 30 miles from Moose Pass station on the Alaska railway. News of his death was prot in to Mile 29 and phoned 10 George Sexton of Seward, wk caused dog teams to be started out immediately from Mile 29 to bring the body to the railway, from where it will be shipped to Seward, where it will be prepared for burial and probably shipped to Gustine, Calf. where it is said his only relative, brother, resides
 It is stated that Mr. Lauritsen was seriously hurt in snow slide at Can yon Creek several years ago, from which injury he never recovered. De- ceased was member of the local or der of Masons, and the Seward lodge of Odd Fellows He was also a mem Der of Seward Igloo of Pioneers of Alaska
 MT. Anderson, superintendent of the mine, is at present at his home in Skamania, Wash, and has been noti- fled of the death of MT. Lauritsen.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
RlTCH|E GRANTS
 FOUR D|v0RCES
SHORT TERM OF COURT IS AD- JOURNED AT NOON-NEXT
 IN MAY
Anchorage TimeS)

tAncnOrage 1lHIeSJ Judge Ritchie adjourned two-day civil term of the district court here Saturday.
 Action taken on cases brought ur was as follows:
 Mrs. Mayme c. Baldwin vs. W. A c. Baldwin, Anchorage, divorce grant ed.
 James Bogard vs. Valentine Bogard Anchorage, divorce granted.
 Alexandria Muller vs. P. c. Muller Kodiak divorce granted.
 Mrs. Susie Kerr vs. Walter Kerr Anchorage, divorce granted.
 The report of Leopold David, re- ceiver for Alaska Publishing Company received and approved.
 Blanche Garrison vs. Dan Daxon, s7,50O for personal injuries, demur- Ter of defendant taken under advise ment. Jerry Murphy for plaintiff, J. L. Waller for defendant
 Harry Cribb vs. o. G. Berry ct al., dismissed on motion of A. G. Thomp- son for plaintiff.
 Miss L. A. Craevn vs. Mrs. J. B. Larson, for $1,S3O.65 alleging misrep- resentation of facts in connection with lease on premises, demurrer of defend ant taken under advisement. Arthur Frame for plaintiff, J. L. Waller for defendant.
 John Johnson, a native of Sweden, admitted to citizenship and permitted to take the name of John Carl John son.
 Judge Ritchie said Anchorage could count on a criminal term of court to start May 2.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY
 SHOOTS SELF WHILE AT
 TENDING MOTION PICTURE

BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Feb. H. During the exciting part of a West ern comedy film here, the hero fired a revolver and almost simultaneous ly, Miss May Snoody, pretty 1S-year- old daughter of Robert SnOody, fell into the aisle, as if she had tainted. When ushers carried her to rest room it was found she had shot her self. She died within a few min uteS.
 Coroner w. c. Reed found that the girl had taken the revolver from her sweetheart, fearing it would cause him trouble. During the play she laughed with Miss Marie Lane her girl friend, and playfully pulled the trigger of the weapon.
 The Coroner said her death was accidental.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
HEBRON MASSACRE
 RECALLED IN LATE
 WET-DRY CONFLICT
STATE TRRoPs SENT TO oUELL RIoTlNG IN LlTTLE-iLL. MIN
 ING TOWN

HERRIN, H., Feb. 11Due to Klan and anti-Klan riots, fourteen compa- nies of the National guard are patrol ling Williamson county today. Sev- eral wounded in Saturdays shootings have died from their wounds.
 HERRIN H., Feb. 1.-The town or Herrin, made famous by past min ing disturbances, riots and massacres, is again suffering from the turmoil, and at late reports has been taken over by Illinois state troops. The troops arrived this morning as the re- suit of night-long of fighting and dis orders between the wet and dry fac tions. Last nights fatal battle, in which Constable Cagle was killed, was the continuation of wholesale dry raids which have recently been con ducted throughout Williamson coun- ty.
 It is reported that the raids were really conducted by reputed members of the Ku Klux Klan with Gen. Young, paid employe of the order, in charge. The shooting last night followed the storming of meeting of the Knights of the Flaming Circle, an anti-klan organization.
 After Cagle was killed, Deputy Sheriff Layman went with Sher- if Galligan to ask the members of the Flaming Circle to disperse, in the in- terest of peace. During the controver- sy Layman was wounded, which caus- ed promiscuous shooting by both sides.
 Hundreds of shots were poured into the hospital where Layman had been taken by Mayor Anderson and Ora Thomas, recognized Klan opponent. Hospital inmates and attendants re- piled with fusislade of shots.
 Guardsmen are now protecting the hospital, After the state troops ar rived the dry forces established quar- ters in the city hall. Three of Her rins four policemen, including the chief, have been arrested.
 The crowd loudly called for lynch ing the policemen who were rushed to Murphysboro for safety.
 Sheriff Galligan was later arrested for connection in the death of Cagle. The latest reports state that wildly excited crowd has gathered at the undertakers where Cagle's body was taken. Members of tie crowd took solemn oath to avenge his death. More trouble of a serious nature LS feared.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
DELEGATE ] [ C:'A| DAN
 MAKES FILING
 AS BOOKS CLOSE
RIDDEN FAILS TO DECLARE HIS CANDIDACY FOR ATTORNEY
 GENERAL NOMINATION
MAY FILE FOR LEGISLATURE
First Division Has Large Number in The Field-Convention Delegates and National Committee Aspir-
 ants May File up to Feb. 26.

JUNEAU, Alas, Feb. 11.-When the time for filing declarations of candi- dacy for territorial offices expired at , o'clock on the night of Feb. 6, and the books in the office of the Secre- tary of Alaska were closed to all fl- ings except for national committee man and delegate to the national po- litical conventions.
 Late filings included Delegate Dan A. Sutherland for renominatlon on the republican ticket.
 Henry Roden, slated to run for the democratic nomination for attorney general, did not file, but it is report ed that he may run on an independent ticket. at the general election.
 The filings as listed are: For gov ernor. under the preferential law, Cash Cole and Emery Valentine of Juneau and George D. Schofield of Nome and Seattle, all republicans.
 For delegate to congress, Dan A. Sutherland, incumbent, republican, and Frank A. Boyle, democrat
 For territorial senator, first divi- sion. Jack" Davies, Senator Forest J. Hunt republicans, and Judge W. A. Holzheimer and N. R. Walker demo crats. all of Ketchikan.
 For the house, first division Trever Davis. Leroy Noland, H. R. Shepard, C. J Skuse, A. J. Sprague. V. A. Paine of Juneau Howard Ashley and Perry NJ. Hern of Skagway: William D. Grant and A. F. Gurr of Wrangen, c. B Ferguson of Craig, William l.. Paul of Ketchikan and James Simp- son of Douglas, all on the republican ticket. and William F. Casey, James A. Connor and Nat O. Hardy of Ju- neau, Chris Christensen of Petersburg and Joseph H. Green of Hyder, demo- crats.
 Attorney-General Rustgard has rul- ed that candidates for national com mitteeman and delegates to the na- tional convention may file up until Tuesday, February 26.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
ALAMEDA PASSENGERS

The following passengers sailed on the Alameda, for Seattle:
 Mrs. U. V. Westenbarger Dr. H. A. Blyth, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Lewis, J. C.. Laughlan, Rasmus Casperson, Albert Anderson Victor Durand, Richard Wakelin, L. c. Laughlin, Mrs. w. C.. Hut, Mrs. Edward McNally and chil- dren, Mrs. N. o. Mullino, H. J. Emard, Mrs. w. A. Beet, MT. and Mrs. D. Harp, Mary Moak, Sven Dahlquist, R. F. Edwards Miss Andree Moore, L.. Koicer.
 Passengers for Valdez were Judge Ritchie and Deputy Clerk Selma N. Scott.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
JAPAN ASKS ID BE TREATED TIE SAME
 AS OTHER NATIONS

TOXIC, Feb. 11.-Foreign Minister Matsui, in statement appealing to the United States, asked her to heed Japans desire to be treated on the same footing with other independent nations. The foreign minister viewed with great anxiety the increasing re strictions placed upon Japanese res idents in the United States, and pro- posals now before Congress for fur ther exclusion of Javanese from the United States.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
FOURTEEN ADRIFT ON FLOATING ICE
 IN ST. LAWRENCE

QUEBEC Feb. 11.-Fourteen per sons are adrift in the St Lawrence river on loating ice cakes, and all ef- forts to reach them have so far been futilte. The victims are part of a par ty of F who were standing on an ice bridge between Quebec and Lewis when it broke away with them Three were rescued, the others going adrift As the weather is bitterly cold it is feared that the party will perish of cold before they can be reached.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
Thirteen File In Fourth.

FAIRBANKS, Alas. Feb. 11.SThose who have filed for the territorial leg islature from the fourth division are as follows:
 For the senate, republicans, John M Cunningham and Murray c. Smith democrat, Harry E. Pratt.
 For the house: Republicans, H. H Ross, E. M Keys and Fred B. John ston, who served in the last house; George C. Moody, Daniel Sandman Forber L. Baker and c. W. Joynt; democrats, J. E. Ryder A. H. Nordale NJ. F. Miller, John H. Joslin.
 The democrats held public meet ing and endorsed the candidates who have filed on the Democratic ticket and made plans for divisional eau GUS here early in July.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
M'kENzIE BILL IS
 VIOLENTLY OPPOSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Further opposition to the Mckenzie Bill au- thorizing the acceptance of Henry Fords offer for the Muscle Seals pro perties to be used as nitrate plant developed here today. Republicans are lining up against the Ford propos- al and party issue is liable to be made out of the propasal.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-11
Sixteen File In Third.

Although official advices from Val deg are lacking, unofficial advices and information received in Seward show that the following have filed for the legislature in the third division.
 For the senate: Republicans. Bart ley Howard of Anchorage, Senator Chamberlin of Seward, and D. w. H. Chase of Cordova; democrats, M. J.. Conroy of Anchorage and Dr. SV. w.. Council of Cordova.
 For the house: Republicans, J. H. Murray, Mccarthy; Edmund c. Oldfin, Anchorage; Ben Grier Anchorage; J. L. Waller, Anchorage; Ivan H. Sup hellen and R. S. Elsner of Cordova; Democrats, A. E. Fucker, Seward; Charles Wilcox, Valdez; w. J. Bogard, Matanuska, and William Sherman of Anchorage.