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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
SINCLAIR REVEALS
 SYNDICATE DEALS
Gives Names And Holdings Of <. Teapot Dome Under
 writers

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Appearing probably for the last time before the Senate public lands committee in It's investigation of naval oil reserve leases, Harry F. Sinclair, oil promoter and lessor of the Teapot Dome re- serve, today gave details of the or ganization of corporations based upon that lease. What was regarded as similar information had been refused by the witness during his previous appearance before the committee on the ground that it concerned the private business affairs of himself and his associates,
 Names and holdings of those conn posing the Mammoth Oil syndicate and the consideration paid for their stock were Included by Mir. Sinclair in his replies to questions today, as we'll as information relating to intri- cate stock exchanges between the Mammoth Oil company, Hyva cor poration and other companies and in- dividuals, which, he said, resulted in a present credit of s2.o0o.o00 to the Hyva concern.
 Erroneous Impression.
 MT. Sinclair issued statement aft CT his appearance on the stand in which he said an erroneous impress sion had resulted from his refusal to respond to certain questions previ- ously.
 The committee was commanded by the Senate" he said, ito get in formation as to the lease of the Tea- pot Dome lease. Obviously. the com | mittee did not intend to inquire into fn ha.c erroneous impression was gained last
 week that I wished to withhold relevant information, and was ] pleased today to have the oppor- tunity to furnish all the evidence called for"
 w. H. McFaSlane, an expert geolo- gist and examiner of the general land otflce, followed MT. Sinclair and re- counted the history of Sections 16 and So In naval reserve No. 1, Elk Hills, Cal, the transfer of which to the state has been frequently referred to m the course of the inquiry. Al though once withdrawn as mineral iands, he said. these tracts were sub- sequently reopened to entry and the states title had been upheld after a nearing conducted by Albert B. Fall HIS secretary of the Interior.
 Lands Sold For Trifie.
 Pointing out that the record of
 mat hearing indicated ths ~niy evil
 aence adduced was a brief by a rep resentative of the Standard Oil Com
 pany of California, present holders.
 senator Walsh, democrat, Montgom- cry, emphasized that no rebuttal testimony had been offered.
 There is nothing to show that such testimony was offered and re-
 1used, interrupted Senator Shoot, republican, Utah.
 McFarren said the record only
 showed that the navy department,
 geological survey and interested bu-
 reau were represented. The secre- tary's decision was verbal ogie, he said, and no written opinion was 1 ever filed.
 There has been no evidence. Mo-
 Farren, declared. upon which a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Modernist Minister Not Satis- fled With Dropping Of
 Heresy Charges

|, DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 4.-(By As sociated Press.)--No charges ot heresy are pending against Rev. Lee W. Heaten, Protestant Episcopal rec tor of Fort Worth, Right Rev. Harry T. Moore, bishop coadjutor of the Dallas diocese. said today. Formal charges never were signed, Bishop Moore said, and the action of the d1o- cese standing committee in declining to call Rev. Heaton to stand trial ends the case so far as the Dallas district is concerned.
 FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 4.--.I earnestly appeal for complete and frank vindication, Rev. Lee w. Heaton said today in answer to the him, Announced by Harry T. Moore, Protestant Episcopal bishop coadju- tor of the Dallas diocese.
 Heaton's answer was in telegram sent to Stuart |. Tyson. vice presi- dent, of the Modern Churchmen's union of New York.N
 Rev. Heaton declared he felt his case had not been decided and that his "vindication on the charge of heresy had not been complete"
 There is one thing the action of Bishop Moore has done. It has united the modernists," he said. "It has drawn clear line of demsrcation between modernists and fundamen- talfsts."
 " Rev. Heaton declared |. charges against him were intended as step- ping stones" leading to charges against the higher .dignitaries of the church and that the aim was to es- tablish precedent"
 He believes Bishop Lawrence ot rt, ct
 He concluded:
 "It is my intention to continue preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and his claim upon the intelligent allegiance of real men, as honestly and as fearlessly as God gives me grace to do."
 NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Declaring that the action of Bishop Moore of Dallas in ealing off the trial of the Reverend Lee W. Heaton of Fort Worth, Tex, for heresy was 'all that reasonably could have been ex- pected," Dr. Leighton Parks. rector modernists that this was not a mo- ment to assert the fundamentalists had been defeated but time to recognize their own serious respon- sibility.
 Dr. Park who several weeks ago doffed the vestments of priesthood in the pulpit of the fashionable Park avenue church and said he himself woud welcome a, trial. deplored the action of certain modernists, in speaking Gin a tone which cannot fail to add to the bitterness of the present controversy" Present ques- tions, he said, must be settled. moi by controversy but by exposition.
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 Henfou Should Re Pleased.
 While MT Heaton may feel az grived at the bishops intimation that he might still be brought to trial and that he has been dismissed under a suspended sentence," said pr. Park, 'nevertheless he should find satisfaction in the remembrance that his case has been decided by the supreme court of public opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
VOTING CONTRARY
 ID HOME WISHES
Mississippi Valley Associa- ton President Analyses
 Vote Of Sol0nS

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 4.-An analysis by the Mississippi Valley association of the voting of senators and represen- tatives of Mississippi valley states on the last rivers and harbors bill. which carried an appropriation o1 $56.500,000 for development of water ways, has shown, James D. Smith, as- sociation president. stated tonight, a situation where the vote of senators and representatives does not reflect the sentiment of the sections they represnt.
 One of the strange anomalies, President Smith said, is that such states as Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin. Montana, Mich failed to impress their senators as to the sentiment existing in those states for waterways development. In all of these states, both United States senators voted against the last appropriation bills, he said:
 States behind waterway Legislation included Alabama, Arkansas. Ken lucky. Louisiana. Tennessee. Penn sylvania and Texas. Some of these states, President Smith said, through the operation of barge lines, have had practical demonstration of the economy and efficiency of waterway transportation.
 
 Where Votes Split.
 States which split their vote, one senator voting for and one not vot- ing, included Minnesota, Missouri West Virginia and Mississippi. In the case of New Mexico. Ohio and the appropriation, while in the case of Colorado. Iowa, North Dakota ana Oklahoma one voted for and the oth- CT failed to vote.
 The lineup in the Horse was much along the same lines. Seven repre- sentatives in Alabama voted for the appropriation, one against and two not voting; in Missouri. with one district vacant, 12 voted for and three did not vote; five in Arkansas voted for, with two not voting; Penn sylyania, 14 voted for and 19 did not vote, and one was against the appro- priation, five Illinois representatives IA not voting.
 Tn Texas, 10 voted for. three against and five were not voting. In Tennessee were for, two against and one did not vote. Four voted for in Wisconsin. four were against ana three were not voting. Louislana voted a solid eight for the project and Mississippi seven for, with one not voting.
 Nebraska For It.
 Nebraska voted five for and one against. New Mexico's one represen- tative voted for. Ohio went eight for, nine against and five were not Colorado voted one for, two against and one not voting; Indiana voted five for, three against and one not voting; Iowa voted seven for, three against and one not voting. Kansas voted two for, five against and one did not vote. Eight Ken lucky representatives voted favor able and three did not vote; TWO Tn Tn Michigan voted favorable, five @ were against and six did not vote. Min nesota voted three for. two against and five did not vote. Montana's two representatives did not vote. Okla, homa had two for, two against and four not voting. North Dakota one for, one against and one not votlns' Solth Dakota voted two for and one aCainsr. West Virginia voted two for. and four did not vote. WyoL ming's one representative Voteu a1oinat the appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
RAID WAS JUSTIFIABLE.
 ACCORDING TO CHIEF
McDuff Says Officers Acted Strictly
 In Accord To Law

Informal investigation Friday by Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff into the raid on the home of Mrs. Ann Varin, sos Forty-first street, north Thursday afternoon had not been completed Friday night. MT. McDuff said that there was little to be said about the matter until the investiga- tion had been completed.
 Commenting on the raid he ex- pressed regret at the occurrence, es- pecially the nervous breakdown of Mrs. Varin. He said he had full con- fidence in the officers making the raid. MT. McDuff said that from the information so far divulged the off. cers were justified in searching the premises.
 As to the legality of the search the chief said 1t had been carried out strictly in accordance with the law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

and that he IS now in the same posi- tion as many of the laiety and clergy and at least certain num- Der of bishops.
 Tt was we'll that a protest Should be made, but the protest having been made the modernists might now answer the questions which large number of bishops, clergy and laiety are asking. They are saying in substance: We are willing to admit that you are honest men. but we feel that you should recbgnize that we are perplexed and we desire to hear from you more plainly as to what you do believe. If. as you say. your position can be Justified by an appeal to the Scriptures and the teachings of the church of which you are minister. then tell the people in the spirit Of meekness how you feel that you are so Justified"
 Coal is too plentiful in Italy and dealers are offering concessions to stimulate trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
KING TUT'S. COFFIN FOUND UNTOUCHED
, First UnvioIated Sarcophagus Of Egyptian Kings Found
 Y To Be Intact

LUXOR. Egypt, Jan. 4-(By Asso- ciated Press. With the discovery of the colossal sacrophagus of Tutenk- hamen, inclosed in a nest of four wonderous shrines, the question whether the mortal remains of the Pharoah lie in this mortuary chapel has finally been decided. The ., sarcophagus has remained intact by the sacriligious hand of tomb robbers.
 2, Yesterday was one of the great moments in Egyptology. bringing fruit to so much toll. reward for so ' much disappointment and crowning u long and great effort. Howard Carter, when by the light of his powerful arc lamps. he loosened the seals of the fourth golden casket. to gaze on the outline of a huge stone coffin of pink granite quarried at Assuan, must have felt something like Brugsch, the German Egyptol- ogist, at another great moment in the annals of Egyptology, when by can- de light in the Deir- FL l-Bahari se- pulchre some years ago, he read the cartouches of more than thirty kings and queens of ancient Egypt hidden there.
 Tomb Unviolated.
 Here was definite confirmation that for the first time in history the nn- violated sepulchre of king of an- cient Egypt had been discovered. Here, in coffin of graven stone, of workmanship rivalling the greatest masterpieces, must undoubtedly lie, enclosed in magnificently decorated mummy cases, the body of the king SIS the priests laid him to rest more than 5000 years ago.
 In the valley of the Tombs of Kings hopes were high today that when the sarcophagus with it's mum Onpnp1 the royal num- my would be disclosed, surrounded by the full panoply of the kings royal and sacred office.
 -, Owing to the vast dimensions o- the outer canopy. which Is quite dwarfed by the proportions of the sept lchral chamber the eXcavators came upon the sarcophagus with some surprise. It was enclosed in the fourth of a nest of the shrines. diff ferent from anything yet discovered. line shrines are profusely gilded ana the fourth, like the preceding ones, is abundantly decorated with car touches and the figure of the king. Postpone Opening Of SarcOphagus.
 owing to the size of ths sarcoph- agus and the cramped dimensions of the mortuary chamber, it probably Z hk41l be some time before the lid can be raised to examine the contents, Especially as preliminary to this will be the removal at least of the :. ..sacond, third and fourth shrines. z s7Mr. Callender of the Metropolitan museum, New York, was busy this afternoon in the well of the tomb saving off specimens of logs from ] NMrtitions and the lintel of the T 6ealed door for examination. De- spite their age, some of the beams !. are extremely solid.
 5es a FIND EXQUISITE GEMS
 { LONDON. Jan. 4.-According to a 7 dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Luxor, exquisite gems are set in rich profrsion around the sarcoph- |, agus of Tutenkhamen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Memphis Bars Mabel

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Jan. 4-Mabel Normand, chief actor in Hollywood's s latest scandal, will be barred from Memphis theatres by the municipal board of censors, John M. Dean, the chairman announced today. Dean stated the action would be taken at the next meeting of the board.
 Edna Purviance, also involved in the scandal, may be given the bene- fit of the doubt, Dean stated. The board will. wait until all evidence Is in before passing judgment, he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Bar Asked On Normand Pictures

KANSAS CITY. Kas., Jan. 4-The motion picture censorship board of Kansas City today considered l. ter from Attorney General Charies B. Griffith recommending that films in which Mabel Normand appears. be barred from the state. The letter was written after publication of re- ports of the New Years party in Los Angeles attended by Miss Nor mand. when Courtland Dimes was shot by the actress chauffeur
 If you find the published facts are true. I suggest you recall all pictures of Miss Normand now show ing in Kansas until such time as she demonstrates her capacity to meas ure up to the moral responsibilities of her position," the letter said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Greer Is SurIy At Trial

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 4.-Horace A. Greer. chauffeur for Mabel Normand. was arraigned today on charges of attempting to murder Courtland Dimes, friend of the film actress. Bond was set at $10.00O. which the chauffeur was unable to raise and he was returned to the county jail to await arrangement in a week from today.
 Greer heard the charges read against him with apparent indiffer- ence.
 Leave me alone" was the only remark he made during the pro- ceedings. He said this to- photo graphers.
 As he was led from the courtroom, he turned with a sheer on his face and thumbed his nose at the crowd of spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
N|zEL0S, GREEK .sAv|0R,' RETURNS
PopuIace Displays Indiffer- sence To Arrival Of Former -,g M Premier


 ATHENS, Jan. 4.-(By the Asso- tfated Press.)-venizelos, Greece's wartime premier. who is expected to Establish peace in this country. re- turned to Greece early this morning after an absence of three years. He came by the steamship Andros. from Marseilles. having travelled to that port by rail from Paris, where he made his headquarters since the Lausanne conference.
 The former Turkish armed yacht Ten Edos, carrying Colonel Plastiras. the regents aide de camp. secret Service agents and newspaper men. syent on the Gulf of Salinique and met the Andros off the island of -Aegina. escorting her to New Phal- Jeron. There, Venizelos and his sec- x%setary were transferred to the Ten t;tlos at a deserted pier at 3:30 a. m.. being landed a half hour later and i. coming to Athens by motor. sEisccret Landing Abandoned. fs The widely advocated project of < landing the former premier at se- loYret spot was abandoned, but he 7slipped into the country quietly and tnnobstrusively, as he had wished. 4Ffhe only demonstration occurred < when the party on the Ten Edos got 3 Fheir first glimpse of the ex-premier approaching in the tender from the '1 1Andros. Shouts of Hong live Veni- ,. zelos." came from those crowding the rails of the Ten Edos. and the states |, man touched his gray, soft hat in acknowledgment
 .-4@ 'Fenizelos slipped gingerly from the Ftander into the outstretched arms of HHl. AL .-en the gangway. attired in Sthe uni ! form of his rank. They kissed each I, ether on both cheeks. Venizelos was s3he first to speak.
 You shouldn't be out at this time q. of night" he admonished the late chief of the revolution which de- throned Fenizelos' arch enemy, King Constantine. Nenizelos' thought was for Colonel Plastiras' recent illness.
 5The latter did not answer, seeming too overcome with emotion to utter d word.
 Later, Venizelos received the news paper men, but no one could draw rom him an expression of political nature. There was an air of finality in his simple declaration that he would say nothing about his mission of peace and conciliation until he had chance to confer with the po- .litical chieftains.
 O o O
 Indifference Shown By People.
 r The cool indifference with which the Greeks in general received Veni- fl szelos' return was one of the sur st stlprising phases of the event, upon which comment was heard from all sides There were no pictures of the former premier displayed anywhere and only small undemonstrativs '. groups evinced sufficient curiosity to 6a congregate before his residence. sit- | mated on one of the busiest streets . in Athens.
 The whole was in marked contrast to the outbursts of enthusiasm which accompanied the return of the late -S King Constantine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

charge of fraud against the state of California could have been main- tained.
 "The lands (Section 36) were sold for a few dollars an acre and those buyers let them go. at a tax sale, he said. ..s
 But we know" Senator Walsh said, "that California let vast tracks for a few dollars to individuals who controlled the politics of the state" |" When it adjourned the committee was prepared to continue tomorrow its investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Sacramento, Too

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Jan. 4-The announced today that he had can- celled the booking of a recent film in which Miss Mabel Normand DOT trays a leading part because of Miss Normand's connection with the shoot ing of Courtland s. Dimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
VICE CONSUL SHOT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Harold G. IBretherton. American vice consul at A guas Calientes. Mexico, has been ac- cidentaIly shot in the leg by Mexican federal troops, the state department was advised today The Mexican government has ex-
 pressed It's regret, it is understood
 and is Investigating the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
Denver May Act

DENVER. Col, Jan. 4.-If there is any legal loophole. Mabel Normand's s pictures will be barred in Colorado. Wayne Williams, attorney general of the state said today. Investigation of the law to see if there is any lawful way to bar the pictures will start at once, the attorney general said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
MUST HAVE WARRANT

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 4.-Com- plaints today resulted in a ruling by United States Commissioners Carter and Brown that federal prohibition authorities have no right to enter a so- called soft driRk stand, cafe, cabaret or restaurant unless they are invited to do by the proprietor or are armed with a to enter without warrant the proprietor can order him out as an Undesirable guest" said the commits sioners, and they added that if the dry law exponent persists in entering without the proper authority the nbopge ppopstef of .sbreaItinr @ and snterin9a ] Q"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

General Uhalc and h Y Indians who aid the Mexican capeng rSa War; Gen Francisco e his accompanied by other military chiefs pictured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05

Dye made from saffron is so pow erful that it will give a distinct tint to seven hundred thousand times its weight in water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-05
. FIND EXQUISITE GEMS

70 FIND EAQ QUISTTE VFMS i LONDON, Jan. 4.-According to a dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
 from Luxor, exquisite gems are set
 in rich profrsion around the sarcoph- , aeus of Tutenkhamen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-09-24
When Deer
Hunting Begins

J In spite of all the publicity which
has been given the deer laws by way
of distribution of thousands of cop
les of the laws. and publicity items.
confusion still exists In the minds
of many as to when the open season
begins on deer this year. Many peo-
pie, as evidenced by letters which
are coming to the Fish and Game
Department at the present time in
every mail, seem to have the impress
sion that the law has been changed
since last year.
iFor the information Of the public
the Department of Inland Fisheries
and Game makes the following state
| ment:
In the eight northern counties of
the State-Aroostook, Hancock.
Washington, Franklin. Oxford. Pc
nobscot, Piscataquis and Somerset
the open season on deer begins Oc-
tober Is and ends On November 80.
In the eight southern counties of the
State the open season on deer is dur
| ing the month of November. Sunday
[ is still a close time for hunting wild
| birds and wild animals.
In many counties there are local
tracts closed to all hunting. Would
| be hunters should consult the 1928
| "a revision of the inland fish and
game laws for boundaries of, these
| closed areas. The full text of the
only hunting regulations promulgat-
| ed since the above named book was
issued was published in the papers
of the State a few days ago so they
are not repeated here. Attention Is
| merely called to the fact that the
| only new preserves created are the
Old Town Game Preserve in Penob-
| scot county, and the Rangeley Game
Preserve in upper Franklin and OK
| ford counties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1924-09-24
Democratic Receipts
$13,924.82 and
$14,638.65 Expense

The receipts of the Democratic
State Committee in the last campaign
were $13,924.S2 while the expendi-
lures amounted to S14.63S.65, accord
ing to the statement of expenses
filed under tine law at the Depart
ment of State Tuesday by George NJ.
Blake Of Portland. the treasurer of
the Democratic state committee.
The receipts included the sum of
$4,000 from the Democratic National
committee, $2190 from Fulton j. Red
man Of Ellsworth, the party's candi-
date for United States Senator, 81,
303.13 from Ex-Attorney General
William r. Pattangall of this city,
the party's candidate for governor,
500 from Ex-mayor William NJ. In
graham of Portland, the party's can
didate for congress in the first dis
trict, $4,000 from Charles L. Dona-
hue of Portland, $50 from A. w.
Flummer. $62.67 from Lillian F.
Odiorne, 800 from Ernest G. Walk
er. IS from Arthur 3. Packard, and
500 from Carter B. Keene, a native
Of Freedom and formerly head of the
postal savings bank system.
The following county committees
ic State COMMITTEES; Cumberland.
$4Gos Kennebec. $34o: Sagadahoc,
$100; Androscoggin. $132: Piscata-
yuis. $50: Knox. $500: Waldo. 800;
Aroostook. $125: Penobscot, 21S;
Lincoln, $50:. Oxford, $225; York, $50;
Somerset. $94.