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Evening star., 1924-11-30
POLITICAL DOMINANCE
OF EUROPE AT STAKE
of Little Entente's Fealtv to
France Would Have Far-Reach-
ing Effect.

dominion. England. through her stand
IN the Turkish question and against
modification of terms Of peace, hoped
to influence continental support in
countries hating Turkey. Everywhere
the English policy, save under Mac
Donald, has been to impress other ma
tions. large and small, with the idea
that England will not trife when its
interests are trampled upon, and Eng
land has the strength to gain her own
ends. During the period of readjust-
ment when various smaller nations
were forced by economic and financial
circumstances to turn to larger coun-
tries, such shows of strength in the
continental scheme of things were ex-
pected to influence support.
France, more adroit in direct deal
ing than England since the war, ap-
preached the smaller countries in
eastern Europe, and before London had
awakened to the situation, had united
and financed countries skirting Ger
many in all directions. As conse-
quence OF French effort, the little
entente was created, composed Of Ru-
mania, Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia,
with the tacit support of the Poles
and Greeks. In all deliberations since
the creation of the little entente
France has been backed in her conti-
tries. They have maintained standing
armies out of all proportion to their
size, at the behest Of the French.
in order than French interests be
furthered.
France Has Held Power.
The little entente through various
verbal and written agreements has
served France we'll and given her
dominance in Europe. There has
been little doubt as to Frances
power and it has been a source Of
misgiving in the foreign Office in
London.
However, in the general struggle
and France have overlooked Italy, and
particularly the Italy Of Mussolini.
Latest advices from abroad indi-
cate that since Premier Herriot has
recognized Russia there has been
much disgruntlement among member
nations of the little entente. Rumania
sees in this move abandonment. of
Rumania to the caprfces of the
Soviet government, for with the
Franco Russian treaty there is little
chance that France would materially
aid Rumania in any conflict over the
moot point Bessarabia, a problem which
may bring a direct clash at any
moment between Rumania and Rus
sia. Chancellor Benes of Czecho-
slovakia, who negotiated offensive
and defensive alliances with. the
French during the course of his visit
in France last year, is said to favor
the recognition Of the Russians.
Rumania. however, owing to increas-
ing close relations with the Italian
government In Rome, has induced the
Belgrade government to weaken In
its fealty to the Quai d'orsay. And
Evening star., 1924-11-30
BY OLIVER OWEN KUHN.
. Official a1gnments in Eu-
rope are weakening

~ OLIIICAL apgnmenlS In Eu-
rope are weakening.
International association in
i varied projects remains, but
r nothing has frustrated, even
deferred, various nations in their
effort to strengthen and fortify in
dividual national interests in the
four corners of the earth and particu-
larly among the smaller nations of
Europe. ...
There is but little modification Of
viewpoint when 1t comes to upbuild-
ing of political influence within the
League of Nations or without. Each
foreign office in Europe has gone
about It's business with eye single 70
the extension of its own economic.
political and financial influence and
always with the purpose of garner
ing support for it's possible future
position in world adjustments.
During the Conference of Peace in
Paris, when the statesmen of the
world assembled to cure the world s
ills initiated by the war, there was
a dignified scramble to WOO support
Of smaller countries in order that
the interests Of the larger powers in
the more remote sections of the world
be protected. England and France
In every adjustment weighed the ad-
vantages and disadvantages that
might accrue from political and terri
torial adjustments. The jockeying
back and forth by representative OF
these nations brought much amuse-
ment to the onlookers. for 1t was
part and parcel of great fight for
continental supremacy. The general
brotherhood of man and the cause of
peace presumably Realistically in
fiuenced all open discussions of prob :
lens at hand, but when statesmen
went about the task Of actually fix
ing the metes and bounds for gen.
eral adjustment the pulling and tug
ging was less discrete and oftentimes
marked by bitterness. The public
learned little of this. When the
treaties finally were written they
were hailed in the main as "best pos
sible adjustments" in view of the
peculiar conditions and circUm-
stances that grew out of the war.
National Interests Rule.
National interest in the peace con-
ference figured largely. so national in
terest practically dominate the activi-
ties of foreign officers in their rela-
tionships with other nations subse-
was the contest between France and
England for continental domination
marked. England, under Lloyd George,
Immediately set about to bring Russia
into its good graces, only to fail SUBJ
sequently. England viewed the vari-
GUS activities Of Germany with more
moderation than the French. Eng
lands activities in the neutral coun-
tries were marked by their aggressive
ness. England turned to the Moham-
medan territories Of the Near East and
builded, upon paper at least, a great
Evening star., 1924-11-30

CONTINUED on Third Page
Evening star., 1924-01-06

Visitors at the tomb of King Tutankhamen. The
mamur of Luxor (extreme lefty and the mudir of
Keneh (right) about to descend into the tomb
Howard Carter, leader of expedition, in center.
ONr,rY York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
HEALTH OFFICERS
 DISCUSS PROBLEMS

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 16.- Especial. )-Activities of the various county health officers of the state dur ing the past year were presented at the second days session of the annual conference of the county health officers, held today.
 There are twenty-four organized units in tlIe state of Alabama. They are in the following counties 1: Baldwin, Barbour, Calhoun, Colbert, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Etowah, Franklin, Lauderdale, Limestone, Houston, lief ferson, Madison, Marengo, Mobile, Mar shall, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, Sum- ter Talladega, Tuscaloosa and Walker. The activities in these various counties during the past twelve months were presented to the health officer Tuesday.
 Tuesday evening the county health officers met at dinner at which Dr. s. W. Welch, state health officer, acted as master of ceremonies. Following the dinner a round table discussion of problems confronting the health officer was held.
 Wednesday mornings session calls for the discussion of rural typhoid. This will be led by Dr. s. W. Welch, Dr. K. F. Maxey and Dr. l.. c. Ravens. Wednesday afternoon the visitors will make an inspection of the state health department at the headquarters on Dexter avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
JOHN SHARP WILL
 ADDRESS RED CROSS
Breaks Vow Never To Make An
 other Public Speech

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 16.-John Sharp Williams who upon retirement from the United States Senate went to his plantation in Yazoo county to spend the remainder of his days with his books. will emerge from his seclu- sion for the second time when he comes to Jackson. Thursday to deliver an address. He will speak at the annual state Red Cross conference.
 MT. Williams declared when he felt the Senate that he would take no more active interest in politics nor would he ever again make public address. He broke his resolution the first time last year when he came to Jackson to deliver the principal ad- dress at the Memorial service for the late President Harding whom he termed gentleman" and my frend."
 In accepting an invitation to come here Thursday, Mir. Williams replied {:
 II had intended never to speak in public again but can't decline to speak for the Red Cross"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
MOVE TO CUT OFF
 SERVICE OPPOSED
Eastern Part Of Birmingham
 tipyos T Utility's Petition
State Capital Bureau.)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 16.- The slahaIaa Public Service commis- sion has set for hearing October a pe- tition of the Wahouma Drug company ead others, and a similar petition from the Birmingham Electric company for discontinuance of freight traffic over the tracks of the Birmingham Electric company east of Sixty-sixth street in the city of Birmingham.
 Considerable opposition has devel- oped to the granting of this petition, it being claimed that the freight traf- fic sought to be discontinued is of con siderable importance to various agen- cies. Protests have been received by N. R. Baker, superintendent of the Jef- ferson co .nty schools; s. l.. YCrkes, president of the Roebuck Country club ; R. A. Harden, president of the Roe buck Land company; and D. M. Weak ley. superintendent of the Boys Indus trial school.
 Another case docketed today for Oc- tober 2 was the petition of the Bir- mingham Electric company for cer- tificate of convenience and necessity for operation of jitneys on Avenue k in the city of Birmingham.
 To Sell StOck-Authorizatio to sell $50 shares of common stock, par value S20 a share selling price $25, and 1;640 shares of 8 per cent cumulative participating preferred stock, par value $20, selling price $25, was granted to- day to the Morgan Plan company of Mobile, by the state securities commits sion. The Morgan Plan company is a recently organized industrial bank of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
TOUR IS PLANNED
 TO MUSCLE SHOALS
Pensacola Party Plans Trip Over
 Bee Line Highway
lTennessee Valley Bureau. )

ALBANY-DECATUR Ala, Sept. 16.-A. B. Stewart of Chicago, as- sistant general manager of the Chicago Florida association, and B. D. Robin son, newspapermen of Pensacola, Fla, are here for few days to arrange a detour from the Bee Line highway to Muscle Shoals. Stewart and Robinson lately made the trip from Pensacola, Fla, over the Bee Line highway and report that travellers are now using that highway via Flomaton, Evergreen, Montgomery and Birmingham in large numbers. It is estimated by officials of the Chicago Florida Highway asso- citation, that over 300,0 900 cars go to Florida every winter from northern points.
 Conference Ends--The Y. NJ. c. A. conference of employed officers came to a close Tuesday and Tuesday night the secretaries were invited to attend a banquet given by the committees of management of the local Y. M. c. A. Secretaries attending the conference were E, H. Karnes, Louisville; A. W. Barney and E. NJ. M. Richardson of Chicago, and many others.
 City Assessed Damage-The city of Albany was assessed damages to the amount of $25O in the Morgan county court Tuesday by a jury sitting on the case of Mrs. Martha Black, vs. the city. The plaintiff claimed that line stretched across the street last Christ mas caused her face and neck to be bruised. The lines complained of had been placed by officials in an effort to stop travel near the West Minister parsonage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
----%p--------- REALTY. TRANSFERS

Robert B. Leary and Marguerite E. Leary to c. l.. Robertson, Block 54, according to Avondale Land company's survey of Forrest Park, for $3,500.
 Robert V. Kazian to Edith A. Mar tin, Lots and II, Block 1, according to the map and plan of Sudduth Realty company's resubdivision of Block ti67 of Elyton Land company's survey of Bir- mingham, for $4,75O.
 P. O. McGlathery to w. NJ. Ander- son, Lot IA, Block IA, according to Montgomery and Parks survey of Woodlawn, for $5,500.
 w. B. Ponder to D. c. Sawyer, Lot 10, Block fl, according to the survey of Central Park Land company's first addition to Westeigh, for $2,600.
 Alkaline D. Perry to W. J. Marsh and Ida H. Marsh, Lot, 2, Block IS, ac- cording to Phelan's addition to Bir- mingham, for $6,450.
 A. l.. Conwell and wife, Serene Con well, to W. W. Cole, It 34, according to the survey of the property of Mrs. M. c. Smith, 'known as Silver Meade, for $3,5O0.
 Ida May Wood and husband, Sterling A. Wood, to Piedmont Apartments, inc, Lots IA and 15, Block 6, according 10 the map and plan of South Highlands subdivision of Birmingham, for 3,200.
 c. J. Donald and wife, Onida $. Don aid, to M, Minor, Lot IA, Block 2, ac- cording to Central Park Highlands, for | $3,350.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
WHEELER TAKES
 FLING AT MELLON
Says Constitution Made To Protect Human Rights
 As We'll As Property

PITTSBURG, Sept. 16.-Secretary Mellon. his conduct of the treasury and his influence with the administration, were all like made targets for unstinted criti- cism by Senator Wheeler of Montana, independent vice presidential candidate, in his address to a Pittsburg audience tonight. The treasury head, Senator Wheeler asserted, embodied the eco homie idea that government existed solely for the protection of property, and he added that " in matters of tax atiOn, public expenditures, finance law foreign oil and related questions, Mir. Melons quiet voice is pretty nearly supreme in the present administration.
 An example of MT. Melons tender ness toward property" Senator Wheeler went on, had been exhibited in laxity of prohibition enforcement
 "He is in charge of the prohibition enforcement department of this gov ernment," Senator Wheeler said. "He was in the whisky business forty years, and was a part owner of many thous- ands of barrels of whiskey when the WCul AhlO SAiSSe' According to Governor Pinchot he was still interested in the proceeds of this whisky when it was sold.
 "Men get the idea that property is scared and little else is when they spend too much of their time and thought to amassing property" he con- tinued. They get the idea in partic- ular that the Constitution was drafted for the single purpose of protecting property. Perhaps that is why you are hearing so much in this campaign about our trying to tear down the Constitu- tion. Many of our wealthy people, I truly believe, do not known that the Constitution was intended to protect human rights as well as property rights. I scarcely need tell you Mir. Mellon is of that class which regards property as sacred and feels that the bigger the the more sacred it is. Big fi- nance has been his ideal of life It has been his religion and Wall street his mother church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
MERIDIAN PRAISED
 BY ROTARY SPEAKER
Says City Is Going To Outsrip
 Jackson

MERIDIAN, Miss. Sept, 16.- Special W. W. venable, former resident and congressman from this dis trict, but now a resident of Clarksdale. Miss. speaking as the special guest of the Meridian Rotarly club at the regu- lar weekly meeting and luncheon, paid high tribute to this city. Jackson is going some, but in the future as in the past, in every line, believe Meridian is going to keep ahead of Jackson" MT. Venable said.
 Revival Closes-A revival meeting that has been in. progress at the East End Methodist church for the past two weeks, the Rev. J. A. Smith, conducting the services and preaching powerful ser mons, has come to a close.
 To Build Reservoir-Work of clear ing the site for a new 100 acre reservoir for the municipal water system has be- gun. This will be the third such reservoir owned by the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
WATER WASTED,
 OFFICIAL CLAIMS
Over Five Million Gallons Can't Be Accounted For
 At Gadsden
fGatlsden Bureau)

GADSDEN, Ala, Sept. 16.-Nine- teen per cent of the water pumped through meters by the Gadsden water plant is unaccounted for and much of it is probably wasted, according to Alderman Carl Whorton, chairman of the water committee of the council. He submitted figures Monday night, which show that the plant pumped over 29 million gallons during July. Of that amount Gadsden used over b million, Alabama City over four million and At talla over two million, leaving over five million gallons lost and unaccounted for. MT. Wharton told his fellow of ficials that much water is being wasted and the expense of pumping it is very heavy. His recommendation to reduce the minimum charge of 70 cents for 2O0 cubic feet to 75 cents for 300 feet was adopted.
 Negroes JaiIed-Gene and Will Will Hams, negroes, are in the county jail on the charge of trying to collect time checks at the steel plant which be- longed to others. Julius Moore, another negro, has been jailed on the charge of attempting to pass forged check for $65, purported to have been signed by A. H. Moss.
 No Salary Raise-There will be no salary raises for the incoming mayor and aldermen. They will be paid the same funds as are now paid, accord ing to decision sof the council Mon- day night.
 Aged Man Drops Dead-Archer Boy te, 72, was found dead on the roof of the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joe Standbary, near Curtinton Tuesday. He had been covering the house and his family say he appeared to be in good health. A man passing along the road saw his limp form and investigation showed he had been dead for nearly an hour. The body has been sent to Bir- mingham, where the deceased has three sons.
 Organize Victory CIub--W. J. Boy. kin is president and Luke Hunt is sec, retary of the Davis-Bryan Victory club organized here Monday night. A com mittee was named to solocit members and it was decided to meet every Tues day night.
 Candidates Nominated-The Rotary Kiwanis, Civitan, Axis and Business and Professional Women's clubs have each nominated candidate to run for mayor in the Boy Scout election, which takes place September ,26. Their names will be made public Wednesday. The scouts will have charge of the city on October 4. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
H. A. THOMPSON
 HEADSL. Q. 0. F..
Michigan Man Named Grand SirePortland
 Wins, Meet

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Sept. 1G.-- Robert A. Thompson of Williamstown, Mich.. was elected grand sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the one hundredth annual session of the sovereign grand lodge session here today. E. w. Bradford of Washing ton, D.. C., was elected deputy grand sire.
 J. D.. Croh of Baltimore, present grand secretary, and William H. Cox. of Maysville, Ky, grand treasurer, were reelected by exclamation. Portland, Oregon, was chosen as the 1925 corven- tion city.
 Herbert A. Thompson, former deputy grand sire, succeeded Lucian J. Eeastin of St. Joseph, Mo, to the office of grand sire. The only contest was for the office of deputy grand sire to which William H. Cox was elected after sey eral ballots.
 The remaining office, assistant grand secretary, grand chaplain, grand mar shal, grand guardian and grand mes- senger, are appointive.
 Cox was opposed by c. D. Rhinehart of Jacksonville, for the office of deputy grand sire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
CONTROL
 OF UTILITIES HIT
(COntinued From Page One)

by Martin J. Insull of Chicago, presi- dent of the Middle West Utilities com pany, the principal speaker at the morn- ing sessio nof the convention.
 In simplifying this statement, MT. Insull stated that where two or more public utility corporations of the same kind, were operating in one city, the public, through increased rates economic loss-was compelled to pay for the duplication of electric line, or gas pipe or traction equipment.
 We recognize that we are engaged in a business widely regarded as monopoly, and this feature alone raises a certain amount of antagonism," he said, after explaining that the defini- tiOn of a public utility was a busi- ness affecting the public.
 However" in no other business is the good will of the public so neces- sary as in public utilities. The public is engaged in the commodity business and we are engaged in the utility busi- ness. A commodity business turns its capital from five to eight times a year, so that a $10,00O capital may be used to do a $50,O00 business. Due to reg uidl llOuSb WHICH vary III ullcTtHl states, the income of a public utility vested. This means a turnover once in five years.
 Regulation In Order
 q believe in the regulation of mono- polies, although the return on the money invested is small compared with the return in private business.
 Our return allows only fair profit It does not allow of the accumula- ton of surpluses sufficient to care for the expansion which the public de- mands and is going to demand For n public utility company always must look to the future needs of the public it serves It must obtain its funds for expansion from the public.
 For these reasons, a public utility must do more than merely serve the public. It is imperative that a public utility secure and keep the goodwill of the public" Mir. Insull said in conclusion.
 Thomas W. Martin, president of the Alabama Power company, chairman of thes meeting, opened the session by introducing Miss Elizabeth $. Lee, of Ine operating ucpdTlLueHt OL tHS SOm- pany. commanding her work in promot- ing the use of electricity in the home Miss Lee then introduced Mir. Insull as an authority on public utilities and gave his subject as Public Relations"
 Other Speakers
 Other speakers on the program of the second general session of the con- clave were I. S. Field, secretary of the Manufacturers Record of Balti- more, who spoke on 1.-The South's De- velopment;" A. K. Baylor, General Electric company, of New York on The Electrical Industry as Nation al Factor;' F. w. Hoover, vice presi- dent of the Consumers Power cOmpa- ny, of Jackson, Mich, on Reaction to Customer Ownership from an Operat- ing Viewpoint" Rex Cole, president oi the Miller Lamp company, of Merid- ian, Conn, on The Better Home Lighting Activity the concluding ad- dress was Community Development Through Electrical Service" by x. M. Keiker, vice president of the Society for Electrical Development of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-17
FURNACE TO USE
 NEW ORE SUPPLY
Alabama Company Locates Source Close To Gads-
 den Mines

An entirely new source of ore supply for the Alabama company, situated all most within a stones throw of its Gadsden furnaces, will be in operation within a few weeks, following year of construction, according to announce ment by J. W. Porter, vice president of that company Tuesday. In getting to the ore the company has been obliged to construct one and One-half miles of railroad, and in addition per- feet operating rights over a similar mileage belonging to the Louisville and Nashville The line is rapidly nearing completion and involved, it is said, a substantial appropriation.
 The ore mine interests of this district for the reason that the deposits were abandoned 13 years ago, only to be re- vived by one of the larger furnace com panies, after long lapse of time. The property consists of 800 acres located lover the hill'' from the company furnaces at Gadsden and are so near that it is not considered necessary to provide homes at the mines for its em- ployes, who now have quarters at the furnaces which will be utilized by the mines. It is stated that the company has caused the entire renovation of the mines, placing the property in first-class shape, with the intention of working more than 300 men and producing at the outset between 300 and 400 tons of ore with the ultimate tonnage being nearer 800 tons.
 The company will occpy an enviable position as a result of the supply, for in the past it has been necessary to haul portion of it's Gadsden needs from this district.
 Mir. Porter and his associates are pleased with the new development and those in touch with the situation here are inclined to think this mine will enable the company to achieve greater record and possible result in quite a bit of idle time being saved when slack seasons roll around.