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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
TOURISTS SUBMIT TO FUMIGATI0N
 AT ARIZONA LINE
Situation Remains Tense As More Guns Are
 Ordered

WINTER HAVEN. Cal, April 19.- (By Associated Press. )-This little hamlet, perched on the California side of the Colorado river, is famed tonight by alternate breezes of verbal war and peace. the result of Arizona's foot and mouth blockade against eastbound au- tomobile travel. To the east is the bridge to Yuma, where the Arizona end is guarded by it's state militiamen, but back of whom are Yuma officials and citizens who have been laboring all day to alleviate the privations of the stranded travellers now going through the process of fumigation and proceed ing eastward.
 On the Imperial Valley, California, side. is Sheriff Gillett, who declares threats have been made from the Ari- zona side that the Arizona guards will cross the bridge and re-establish the road blockade in the Indian reservation California soil-which Gillett broke down yesterday.
 Gillett says he has authority from Governor Richardson giving him full police powers over the situation. He ia reported to have ordered guns and ammunition from Fl Cenfro to oppose the threatened invasion.
 To this Colonel Charles W. Harris adjutant general of Arizona, replies that neither he or his men have any intention of trespassing on California soil.
 The blockaded travellers were being fumigated IA miles west of here at a station established at Knobs siding in the desert. Fumigation will proceed tonight until all are handled, then the border will be closed again under orders from Governor Hunt of Arizona.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
CHICAGO FACTORY
 WAS OIL SOAKED, SAY FIREMEN
Three Men Held After Questioning On Fire
 That Killed Nine

CHICAGO. April 19.-Firemen who last night ss ,ght flames in a four-story stone box factory on the West Side in which eight firemen and one civilian were killed when the walls fell on them and q score injured. testified at the in- quest today that oil was found spilled through various parts of the building.
 Two firemen told of finding oil strawn over the floor and one said he found n pile of oil soaked waste in corner. Battalion Chief Michael F. Kerwis. first commander at the scene Of the fire, declared \ tarfific explusi6n inside the burning structure had caused the walls t3 cfufhble. pitching the firenen into the roaring flames. The inquest was continued after five firemen had testi- fled.
 Three men were held in custody to- night after a day spent in questioning them. They were Sam Polinsky, Sam uel Moore and Leo Unell. Moore and Cnell are owners of a leather goods company which occupied the destroyed building and Polinsky is reported to have held a $32,O0O fire insurance pol icy on their business in connection with a mortgage. Reports that small boy had told of seeing a man fleeing from the building just as the fire started also were being investigated.
 Fire Commissioner Cullerton an- nouneed today he will ask the city coun. cil at d special meeting Monday for fund of $200, 900, the interest to be used for the families of firemen who lost their lives.
 The smouldefing ruins were being raked over tonight in d hunt for any additional victims, it being reported that a 10-year-old boy was entombed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20

all times, l have stated or rather re- peated all this to you very candidly and in a most friendly spirit, for l re- alize, as I believe you do, the grave consequences which the enactment of the measure retaining that particular provision would inevitably bring upon the otherwise happy and mutually ad- vantageous relations between our two countries.'
 Can't Understand Construction
 Frankly, I must say I am unable to understand how the two words, read in their context, could be construed as meaning anything like threat. sim ply tried to emphasize the most unfor- tunate and deplorable effect upon our traditional friendship which might re- suit from the adoption of a particular clause in the proposed measure. It would seriously impair the good and mutually helpful relationship and dis turb the spirit of mutual regard and confidence which characterizes our in- tercourse of the last three quarters of century and which was considerably strengthened by the Washington con- ference as well as by the most mag unanimous sympathy shown by your peo-
 Continued. On Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
PIANIST MOURNS
 PASSING OF PINGY
Paderewski's Royal Pekinese
 Yields To Old Age

CHICAGO. April 19.-Pingy, IsnAce Paderewski's Pekinese pet, is dead.
 The 15-year-old animal, once of royal Chinese environment, 1t is said, a gift to the pianist and former Premier of Poland, died this morning, the at- tending veterinarian announced today.
 Earlier the report of Pinsy's demise was circulated and published. but could not be confirmed, the official bulletin having been delayed until the veterina rian came in from a round of calls.
 The Paderewski private car in the Illinois Central yards was place of mourning, for Pinsy had been treated like a child by the pianist and his wife, They had telegraphed from Sioux Falls for a veterinarian and hurried to Chi cago to give Pingy the best that medi- cal science could afford. But Pingy had been pampered too much and be- sides senility was to be reckoned with.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
MCDONALD URGES UNITED ACTION
 ON DAWES PLAN
Finish Job, Bring Peace And Security, Is Plea
 To Allies
TAKE A CHANGE
 IS MINISTER'S PLEA
Would Have Germany Ad- mitted To League
 Of Nations

YORK, England, April 19.-(By As. sociA:ed Press. .)-Take the rsparation experts report as a whole and put il into operation all at once with every. body back of it, was the course advo- cated by Prime Minister Mcdonald in addressing crowded labor meeting in the Theatre Royal here today. He urged that the allies should thus be- lieve.
 In urging unity among the allies in applying the plan outlined by the re- port, Mir. Mcdonald said it was clear from that document that if they went on for another two years and carried ou the policy that had been practieed for two or three years past there would be no hope of relief. no hope of repara- tion and none for security or peace.
 Would Take a Chance
 To take the chance that now was of- fered and put the plan into operation as a whole and then Ego on and finish the job and bring peace and security to the continent" was what he cared about and what he was going to work for.
 By letting Germany join the League of Nations they could complete the or ganization upon which he would like to found the future peace of Europe. He regarded the rise of an extreme national ism in Germany as a very great menace dangerous for Europe and deplorable for Germany as we'll.
 'The policy of the allies" he said, twas largely responsible for this rise of the German nationalist movement"
 He urged that the allied attitude should be to accept Germany's word and he pointed out that the greatest danger Germany offered to Europe now was not the danger of arms. but the danger of industrial deterioration.
 Take Report As Whole
 Turning to the experts report on reparations, the premier declared he would be glad to find the entire coun- try back of him in his view that the report ought to be taken as a whole. There were things in it he did not like and things in it he did like, but if he began to raise this detail and that de- tall France, Belgium and Germany would do tlle same and hey would De nxAcfl lsefn fheRf sta E& &an if they had an agreement, in these cir. cumstances they would never get good will behind the agreement.
 Here is your chance" continued Mir. Macdonald. Put it into operation all at once, all together. Then, when that is done, go on and finish the job and bring peace and security to the conti. nent."
 Referring to India, the premier said {:
 We know the serious condition of affairs in India and we want to i'm prove it. As Lord Olivier (head of the Indian office), says without equivoca- tion, a dominion status for India is the idea and ideal of the labor government. If may say so to our Indian friends {: Do your bit for the British democracy {; keep your faith in British labor gov ernment'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
FOUR ARE INJURED
 IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Ford Strikes Tree In Attempt To
 Avoid Collision

Four persons were injured, one seri- Ously. at II 80 o'clock Saturday night when the automobile in which they were riding left the road while trying to pass another car. and struck tree at Avenue E and Thirty-fourth street, Ensley.
 Rufus Vines, of, near Fairfield, is stated to be in a serious condition at the Employees hospital of the Tennessee company. Clyde Claude is at the same hospital with minor injuries.
 Oscar Mims and Ray Wilson, of near Dolomite, were removed to the Ensley infirmary, both only slightly injured, attendants stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
AMBASSADOR MYSTIFIED AT INTERPRETATION GIVEN
 TO "GRAVE CONSEQUENCE"

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Ambas- sador Hanihara's letter to Secretary of State Hughes in explanation of the grave consequences" phrase in the ambassadors former letter on the Japa- nese exclusion measure before the Unit ed States Congress follows:
 My dear MT. Secretary:
 Tn reading the Congressional Rec ord of April IA, 1924, find that the letter l addressed to you on April 10, copy of which you sent to the chair man of the Senate committee on immi- grafton was made subject of discussion in the Senate.
 Tn the Record it is reported that some of the senators expressed the opin- ion, which was apparently accepted by many other members of that body, that my letter contained a yelled threat As 1t appears from the Record that it is the phrase grave consequences which used in the concluding part of my letter that some of the senators construed as a yelled threat may be permitted to quote here full text of the sentence which contained the words in question:
 Relying upon the confidence you have been good enough to show me at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
RADIATORS KISSES
 NOT DUE TO STEAM
Garage Equipment Consisted Of
 BOttling Machinery, Report

CHICAGO, April 19.-Steam radia- tors filled with beer. fire hose nozzle that sprayed beer, capping and bottling machines instead of the usual repair equipment of garage, were found in the garage building opposite Terry DruggaI's and Frank Lakes Standard Beverage company, John Komonakis, prohibition agent and partner of Brice Armstrong, testified today in federal court.
 The Standard company and its off cials are on trial charged with viola tion of the prohibition act.
 There was no smell of oil or gasoline but the place was very beery." KomO- nakis said. "The radiator at the end of the passage was hissine, but there didn't seem to be any heat. Brice Arm strong opened the radiator valve and beer came out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
BIC FOUR TO BACK
 LAFOLLETTE BOOM
Stone Says Sentiment Of Lead
 CTS Is For Senator

CLEVELAND, O., April 1a.-The four big brothcrhoods will support Sen ator Robert NJ. LaFollette, Wisconsin, republican progressive for the presi- dency, it became known today.
 Warren S. Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, indicated today while William O. Me. Adoo. California, is undoubtedly popu- lar with a certain element among the railroad men, the leaders of the brotherhood organization will back ! 7 Toilette for the presidency. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
BATTLE IS FOUGHT
 NEAR MEXICO CITY
100 Rebels Are Captured At
 Pachuca, Reports Declare

MEXICO CITY, April 19.-(By the Associated Press. )--The rebel general, Marcial Cavaseos, heading about 500 soldiers, attacked the important mining city of Paehuca, state of Hidalgo, less than 50 miles from Mexico City, this morning, but was repulsed by the fed eral garrison under General Juan Rios Zertuche, after considerable street fighting.
 First reports of the battle declared more than 100 of the rebels were cap tured.
 A squadron of airplanes has been sent from Mexico City to locate the re- treating rebels, while rush orders for the concentration of troops are being carried out with the purpose of pur- suing and rounding up General Ca vaseos' remaining forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
DECLINES TO NAME
 MELLON AS KING
Weller, However, Indi- cates Why Some Cabinet
 Officers Oppose Bid
HOOTERS PARTNERS
 HELP DELAY ACTION
Consume Much Time With Testi- mony, Apparently To Com
 mittee's Qualification
lMlalshlnrton M Bureaul

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.-- Henry Ford, in possession of Muscle Shoals power, would produce aluminium 60 cheaply that the American Alumi- nun trust would DC put out oI busi- ness, according to Francis R. Weller, eugineer in the service of E. H. Hook CT, before the Senate committee on az riculture today.
 Because the aluminium trust should not be put out of business, in his opin- ion, or rather that existing enterprises should not be disturbed by progress and development, the Hooker engineer protested against acceptance of the Ford offer. He declared that every engineer in the United States condemn cd the Ford proposal.
 Senators HefIin of Alabama, and Harrison of Mississippi, because of the lead afforded by Weller, endeavored to induce him to name Secretary Mellon as the aluminium king of America, but the witness was wary sufficiently to avoid ss bait. There was suggestion enough, however, to indicate one real reason why certain cabinet officers op- pose the Ford offer. and why. big busi- ness in practically every field, opposes the Ford offer.
 Assails Power Company Offer
 Engineer Weller. aware of the sup port behind the Ford offer, severely criticised it along the lines its oppo- nents usually criticise. He declared the offer of the Alabama Power com- pany is inadequate because the com pany could not afford to offer all that the prospective power was worth.
 .In other words,p he said, Hthere Is not field at present for the disseyninas ton Of aiI the power dams at Muscle Shoals will be capable of generating. The power eompanT could not afford 70 fpAy what Nll that power will Dc worth and gamble On the growth of it's trade area. The aoyernment, how ever, can do that very thing. And that very thing is what Mir. sHeokef wants the government to d0.'' ]
 Hooker's Partners Heard
 Other witnesses before the commit tee were J. s. White, famous builder of dams, and ". w. Atterbury, vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, partners of Hooker in his proposal to take over Muscle Shoals. Their testi- mony contributed nothing to progress, and prolonged dispute between Chair man Norris and MT. White as to the relative merits of government and private ownership contributed mate riAlly to delay. Unlike the House com testimony, the Senate committee dis plays no inclination to complete the work. The indications are that the hearings will be long drawn out, will continue, in other words, until all in- terested in fighting Ford and leopard izine through delay the success of his offers, are satisfied that they have played their parts we'll.
 Senators Harrison, Heflin and Smith of South Carolina, defend the Ford proposition at every possible angle, and protest sometimes with considerable vigor against the committee's purpose, lay. But they are in minority and the more radical" members fayoring as it appears, to suffer inordinate de- government ownership, are able to car Sy the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
stOs, ,4si AWARDED

Mixed Claims Commission Allows More War Damages
 WASHINGTON. April 19.-Thirty- two awards, aggregatine $10S,49l. in favor of American claimants for losses suffered during the war with Germany, were announced today by the mixed claims commission. Twenty-one claims were diAmussed.
 Awards included Nicholas Miller (tormerly Moller), Mandarin, Florida, $464: Felix F. Capdeville, Baton Rouge, La, $500; Charles Gilbert laird, East Savannah. Ga, $2,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Fair Sunday and Mon. day: slightly warmer in south and central portions Sunday; cooler in interior Monday.
 Mississlppi: Fair
 Tennessee: Fair.
 Geofkia, Fair.
 (Complete weather data will be found on Page II, Local SectiOa.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
SERVICES DISCONTINUED
New Orleans To Tampa Line Lacked
 PAtrOnaRe

NEW ORLEANS. April 10,-- Steamship service between New Or leans and Key West and Miami, Fla, will be discontinued with the April 25 sailing of the steamer Truxillo. it was announced tonight by David B. Penn, of the Gulf and Southern Steam ship company. No change will be made in the New OrleAns-Tampa service,
 Failure of New Orleans wholesalers and jobbers to support the service and a general lack of interest here in the southeast Florida territory was given by Mir. Penn as reason for the dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
FAIR SKIES FORECAST FOR FIRST OF WEEK
Showers May Follow-NOrmaI
 Temperature To Prevail

WARRINGTON. April 19.-weather outlook for the week beginning Mon day:
 South Atlantic and Gulf states Gen erally fair until latter part when showers are probable; temperature near normal.
 Ohio Valley and Tennessee: Gen erally fair first part, occasional showers latter part. Temperature slightly be- low normal Monday and Tuesday and about normal thereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20


 WASHINGTON April 19.-(By As. sociated Press. IA specific disclaimer of any intent to convey "a yelled threat" in the use of the phrase, "grave conse- quences," in his recent communication to Secretary Hughes protesting against the Japanese exclusion feature of the immigration bill is made by Ambassadcf Hanihra in a second letter to the Sec retary made public today and charac- terized by Mir. Hughes as frank and friendly explanation"
 The ambassadors letter and reply by the Secretary were made public by the state department, Mir. Hughes let. ter saying that in the light of the eou- text of the original letter and prevailing friendship and understanding between the two countries, he had no doubt that these words (grave consequences) were to be taken in the same sense you have stated, and was quite sure that it was far from your thought to ex- press or imply any threat" @
 Many Conferences
 The correspondence was made public after Secretary Hughes had given much of his time for the past two days to a consideration of the international issue involved. He conferred again today with President Coolidge and before receipt of tlFe ambassadors second letter had been advised of the desire of officials pk the embassy to have an explanation of the language of the protest placed be- fore the public.
 What effect the explanation may have on the pending exclusion legislation in Congress was not apparent tonight. Senator Lodge, chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee, who in Sem ate debate characterized the phrase, "grave consequences" as ''veiIed threat" in recent days has conferred with President Coolidge on the ques- tion, but leaders in Congress desired op- portunity to study the language of the latest letter before appraising the situ- ation.
 Steps to send the immigration bill to conference were taken at the capitol today and the conferees are expected to begin work without delay.
 It is understood that the ambassador made his explanation with the approval of the Tokio foreign office, which had given it's explicit indorsement to the wording of the letter. BotR- communities tions, however, were made public with out comment. The letter written by Secretary Hughes to the ambassador said:
 Hughes Reply .
 T am gratified to receive your letter of the 17th instant wiht your frank and friendly explanation of the intent of your recent note in relation to the perd- ing immigration bill. It gives me pleas ure to be able to assure you that read ing the words, grave consequences,' in the light of their context and knowing the spirit of friendship and understand ing you have always manifested in our long association. had no doubt that these words were to be taken in the sense you have stated. and I was quite sure that it was far from your thought to express or imply any threat. I am happy to add that have deeply appre- ciated your constant desire to promote the most cordial relations between the peoples of the two countries.
 with high esteem, am, my dear Mr. Hanihra, very sincerely yours,
 "CHARLES E. HLJGHES."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
WOULD PRODUCE METAL

Atterbury Thinks Hooker Gould
 'ReyOlutionize Transportation"
 WASHINGTON. April 19.--Produc- tion of a metal, which its sponsor de- elares would 'revolutionize transporta-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
INVASION THREAT DENIED
Arizona Troops Not To Enter Cali.
 f0rnia, Says Adjutant General

YUMA, Ariz., April 19.-(By Asso- ciated Press. )-Col. Charles w. liar ris., adjutant general of Arizona. state militia guards at the Yuma bridge near here, denied that he had threatened or had intended to send his men across the California side to re-estab ablish the highway blockade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
4 Ne'O KipIing Poem

me AgsHerad will publish Wednesday morning the latest hudyard kpnE the thirty years It is called "A Song of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20

 night With the creed darkness life! How horrible is death!
 Christians climax all other adethe the sunrise of It the which of the Christian religion
 shall undertake this hour of Christian triumph this Chris country enter upon arguments in proof of the veres held by Christianity concerning this holy day direct thought stimulate and faith and hope ! Two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
TOWED TO PORT

NORFOLK. Va. April 19.-The dis ahled four-masted schooner Orleans reached port late today in tow of the coast guard cutter Mascoutip, which picked her up 10 miles southeast of Cape Henry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20

and Joyous Inspiration. No nation can live without annivefsares, monuments, national airs and national days. These keep alive the memory of great lives, great organizations and great achievements They rallying, revitAzing and inspiring things. Through all the Chsistan the sacran,ents. memorials and festivals of the church have furnished her of sweetest meditation and hoest and oftiest inspra- don. On ths the most triumphant day in the history of the Christian church. the day from which all other days derive their faith hope and inspiration it is most worldly care and secure the richest possible blessing from the hallowed and hopeful memories of this Easter Sabbath
 The most Respondent supposition ever put in hu- language is "H Christ be not risen then is our preaching vain your faith is also vain The deepest shadow of earth is death; the darkest spot is the grave If the events recorded of this glorious morn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
DENIED NEW TRIAL
Georgia Supreme Court UphOlds AIinter
 Conviction

OeOfklA DupI ONho OOuTt OpmVAuS hIHtcF
 Conviction
 ATLANTA, Ga, April 19.-The su- preme court of Georgia today affirmed the decision of the superior court of Coweta county in denying new trials for J. W. Minter. his son, Grady Min ter, and Floyd Weldon. convicted of the murder of Willard Trouten, in Au- gust. 1923.
 J.. ". Minter was sentenced to he hanged for his part in the killing. while Grady AIinter and Weldon were sem tereed to life imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
One Year to Live!

The AgeHerAd will begin Sunday serial story which will waiting without "one Year Live" did he pend that How would YOU The AgeHad will offer to ton from publication of will be memorsbe Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20

GLORIOUS EASTER MORN
 AWAKENS MOST BLESSED
 MEDITATIONS---DR. STUART

Triwmphunt Day In History of Christai,, Church Credtes FGith dad Hope Which Light EUerg Chdns- Der of Decth and Give to Sorrows Desoldte Winter rne oprgttnte of Joy, Sdys Poster of Resurrection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-20
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