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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
O|L IS FOUND iIlNI SUMTER COUNTY
 900 FEET DOWN
Believed Oil Forced Upward by Gas and Pool Will Be Reached at a Greater
 Depth
By FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, The Age Herald 22I-2 First National Bank Building

Montgomery, July 14.-tSpeeial')- oil has been found near Coatopa. Sumter county, at depth of less than 500 feet, according to a repor. received by the state securities com mission from the Sumter oil and De- velopment company today The com pany said evidence of oil had been noticeable for several days but as oil bearing sands had not been reached in the drilling it was possible the, oil had been forced upward through crevices by gas and that the pool would be reached later.
 W. c. oats, executive officer of the state securities commission, will make an inspection of the well and if there is evidence of oil will issue an official statement to that effect.
 The report of the company regard ing the oil follows in part. T am writing to tell you about the oil We have struck at Coatopa. The first showing occurred after striking a crevice at 125 feet. We know when we struck the crevice as the drill dropped two feet. Oil began to show after this and has been showing ever since. At 1S0 feet we got such strong showing of gas as to blow water out of the hole and over the casing for several hours. Since first getting showings of oil and gas. we have gotten some oil continuously, sometimes more and sometimes less, and gas intermittently. Have en- countered no oil sands and have been in nothing except the limestone un- til yesterday when we encountered black limestone or shale saturated with oil at 40S feet.
 We had encountered another crev- ice at about 3S0 feet and following it had gotten more oil than ever, the drill being pretty well covered with 1t when we pulled up and the bailer being covered on the outside sur face and very considerable quantity within. Each succeeding bailer car ried more and as we emptied it on the slush pit oil soon covered the pit and ditch"
 The company said an analysis in dicated that the oil was similar to that obtained in the Kentucky field which brings the greatest price of any crude oil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
HARDING ISSUES
 STATEMENT THAT
 RELIEVES STRAIN
Tells Banks It Is Their Duty to Give Consideration to Ap- pIications for Rediscount
 of Eligible Paper

Washington, July 14.-(Special.)- instead of preparations to order fed oral reserve banks to call loans sov- cred by farm products, the federal reserve board has made announce nlent to the banks that it is their duty to give consideration to all ap- plicstions for rediscount of eligible paper. In view of the bitter and constantly repeated criticism by members of Congress that the re- fusal of the board to declare false the report that it intended calling loans in agricultural belts was re- sronsible for a psychological panic, the action of the board today should eliminate that panic and restore an era at least of confidence.
 ". P. G. Harding. governor of the federal reserve board, made the statement of the action of the board in . letter addressed to Representa- tive H. P. Fulmer of South Caro- lima. While stating the position of the board and i.s action, the gov ernor explained that in its financial transactions, each member bank was an independent unit, and could make loans on rediscount paper, or with hold loans and refuse to rediscount paper, as 1t, thought wise. There is very little doubt, however, but that sthe suggestion of the board to re- serve banks will have the effect of casing the financial condition of the farmers of the country.
 Reply to Fulmer
 The letter of Governor Harding was written in reply to communi- eation from MT. Fuimer. in which the distress of the south was pie tured, and the suggestion made that loan of s100,000,000 to be secured oy warehouse receipts, be authorized.
 In course of his reply. the gover- nor said: With the concurrence of other members of the board, l am sending copies of your letter to the governors of the federal reserve banks of Richmond, Atlanta St. Louis, Kansas City and Dallas with request that it be brought to boards of directors, and suggesting sib1e, make a public announcement of it's policy regarding cotton loans.
 Tt is the boards view, and the board has so advised the banks, that it is the duty of the directors of each federal reserve bank to give consid- eration to all applications for redis- count of eligible paper, and that the directors of each federal reserve bank, or its duly authorized officers, must be sole judges of the soundness and desirability of paper offered for rediscount.
 The board feels assured that the federal reserve banks are fully in- formed of the condition in their re- spective districts, and that they will adopt a broad and liberal policy in assisting their member banks to meet the requirements of (the situa- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
TO CONTINUE SCALE By Associated Press

Chicago, July 14.-Employes of middle-western and western packing houses, parties to the arbitration agreement with the government, will continue to receive the current wage rate for the present, and probably until next September. when the agreement expires. In decision handed own today, Federal Judge Samuel Alschuler, arbitrator under the department of labor, refused the petition of the packing house coni- panies for 5 cents an hour cut in wages. The number of men affected by the order is estimated to exceed 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
DR0WNS IN YARD
 AFTER TRANSFORM
By Associated Press

Charleston, s. C., July 1.-The drowning of Charles Quinn, aged 2, in the flooded yard at the home of his parents today, was the only ia. tality reported resulting from & tor- rential rain storm in this section late today, causing water to rise several feet in many business houses ard paralyzing street car, service for several hours.
 The encampment of the South Car o1ina national guard on Mount Pleas ant island. near here. also was de-. luged and the days programme can called. Precipitation records for July were broken, according to local weather bureau, more than seven in . ches of rain having fallen in A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
nkc[c AR[ DIT 0EE UHOLOHhLI LII LII
 UNTIL AUGUST 10
Neither Side in the Mobile Muddle Able to Go to Trial
 at Once

Mobile, July 14.-(specia1.) )-In asking for continuance in the case of w. H. Knox of the state law en- forcement department, charged with violation the prohibition laws, when the case was called in the inferior criminal court today, Assistant State Solicitor Jack Courtney told the court that there had been a shortage claim ed by the state officer as to the num- Der of cases of liquor seized in his room, and that the state of Alabama wanted time 10 make an investiga- ton. The solicitor said that Officer Knox claimed one thing and Poiice Officer McManus claimed another, as to the amount of liquor found in the room at the Bienville hotel said to have been occupied by Knox.
 In the case. of Knox and A. W. Crow, charged separately with an assault with a stick and pointing revolver at another, the former asked for a continuance for both Knox told Judge N. R, Clark that he wanted time to have a legal repre- sentative from the attorney generals office visit Mobile from Montgomery to defend Crow and himself.
 Connie Austin, chief of the state enforcement officers, left for Mont gomery today and will return Mon- day It Is said. he visited the capitol to secure state counsel for his men arrested in Mobile. All three cases were then set for August 10, the date being agreeable to both sides, al though Knox expressed a desire that the date be fixed on JuIv 3I hut Solicitor Courtney stated that he could not be ready by that time particularly in the prohibition case.
 Suspension of Police Officer L. R. McMamus by Chief of Police P. J. OSha ughnessy. as the result of raid conducted by McManus on rooms in the Benville hotel, said to have been occupied by w. S. Knox, one of the Austin forces, and where liquor was seized, will likely be threshed out before the city commission, as it was stated today that McManus would ask a hearing to determine whether or not he was guilty of a breach of discipline. as charged by the chief of police, because he con- ducted the raid. The police chief charges that McManus committed a breach of discipline when he con- ducted the raid without consulting any of his superior officers. The chief of police says he will welcome the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15

of the coat. "Whatever possesse.l those birds to start nest there? It Is, too bad they will have had all their work for nothing"
 will they?" asked Farmer Browns Boy.
 silly question. I think you better take that coat in at once before they waste any more time and work" de- clared Mrs. Brown. N T was thinking of leaving it right where 1t is." replied Farmer Browns Boy. watching his mothers face from the corner of one eye.
 "But 1t Is a perfectly good coat. :" exclaimed Mrs. Brown.
 T know" Farmer Browns Boy hastened to say. But after all 1t is an old one and don't really need It.. Supposing you had a house half built and giant should come along and carry 1t off. How would you feel?' Mrs. Brown looked into the freckled ! face turned toward her and smiled. T should feel exactly as you think 1 would feel" said she, and I guess | that is just the way those wrens would feel After all, it is an old coat, and l guess you can do as you please with 1t. I am afraid it will blow down If heavy wind comes up l should take 1t away Now I must get back to work
 Farmer Browns Boy stood for 2 few minutes watching Jenny and MT Wren. Then he turhed toward the barn and as he walked he whlstled Jenny Wren watched him out O sight and in her eyes was shrewd twinkle.
 What did I tell you?" said sh. l sharply to MT. Wren.
 What did you tell me abou' what?" asked MT. Wren. looking puzzled.
 About Farmer Browns Boy stupid" snapped Mrs. Wren.
 "why--why"--Mr. Wren hesitated
 Didn't I tell you he is one of tn, best friends we have?" demanded Jenny.
 Yes" replied MT. Wren. "Yes you did. Perhaps you are right, m, dear Perhaps you are right. Yo, usually are. All the same I don feel exactly comfortable now tha he knows what we are doing.'
 "Fiddlesticks." sputtered Jenny v "Fiddlesticks. Get busy or we r;i never Ret this nest finished. Th3s !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
FIERCE GUN DUEL
 EOIrGHT IN BELFAST>

Belfast, July 14.-A fierce gun duel was fought in the York street and North Queen street areas ,o- night. Sniping, which began this morning, continued almost throug n- out the entire day, developing earis this evening into sharp fighting n which the police and military were obliged to take hand. Several CIVIL ians were wounded.
 At [ o'clock tonight the police ano military were virtually poweriess to cone with the shooting. Streets were closed to traffic and only motor cars carrying people on most urgent pes'- ness ventured on the streets. These took the precaution of traveling at top speed.
 Ambulance workers were kept busy taking wounded persons to hospitals Among those wounded was Wilhah' Grant. labor members of the House ot Commons for North Belfast, who was shot in the chest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
More Truth Than Poetry
 By JAMES l..
ADVENTURE-By Proxy
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE

ADVENTURE-By lovea Boarding bears In Unalaska's frozen threading through the lofty ars Where turk in dank Comba walrus, hand to hand Upon the floes above Point Barrow, things all make breast expand And thrill being to the fain would know the perfect bliss by the undaunted Laskar
  Among the wid of Madagascar To face the fierce rhnosceros, The jaguar to tame and capture Amid the tangled tropc Must be the height of rapture And ah! twould be joyous lark The of the romantic To grappe with shark Beneath the rolling south Atlantic And for Which grab and drag him under, What is there who does sigh To conquer of them l wonder. do not these splendid brutes; Ungratifed 8 ambition I haven't hunting
  let pct hunters fill their hides With deadly they paid And fond of killing, and besides rather think I'd be afraid to.
  Admiral Sims be he didn't follow the 
 SUSPICIOUS The Sim be governed with Ulsterior motives.
 MAKING An forward Broadway Copyright, 1921, by the Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
GIRL IS KIDNAPPED

Atlanta. July 14.-Police late today began an investigation of the story of a 16-year-old Atlanta girl, missing since last Friday. that she had been Kidnapped on a downtown street by two young men in an automobile, who held her captive in lonely wood, some 15 miles from Atlanta, and finally deserted her. The girl, who Is attending business college here. thinks she was drugged. ac- carding to the accounS obtained by police. as she remembers but little until she made her way on a train back to Atlanta. and went to a hotel, fearing to return home. She wan dered into a garage yesterday, and wascared for until today. when her Identity was learned and She was re- turned to her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
BURGESS
 Bedtime Stories THORNTON ". RItRCEss
F armer Browns Boy Proves
 That Jenny Wren Was Right
Just word for worried mothers: Put a little faith in others.


 Jenny Wren. Come with me-" said Farmer Browns Boy to his mother and led the way out of the house to the dooryard where hung his old coat from one of the posts to which was fastened the clothesline. Very much puzzled, his mothe, followed. Some distance from the old coat Farmer Browns Boy stopped. Now watch" said~he.
 Hardly had he spoken when Jenny Wren arrived with straw and dis appeared in one of the sleeves of that old coat. Farmer Browns Boy was watching his mothers face and he laughed right out at the express sion on 1t. At the sound of his laugh Jenny Wren popped out and began to scold as only Jenny can It made Farmer Browns Boy laugh againA Didn't tell you my coat has been taken?" said he.
 Well, of all things" said Mrs. Brown as Mir Wren arrived with a stick and disappeared in the sleeve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
BODY OF SON ON WAY

Troy, July 14.-Special )-Mr. and Mrs. c. A. McCaskill have been noti- fled by the government that the body or their son, Haley. McCaskill, who was killed in the early fighting in france, would arrive in New York ou July 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
TELLING CHILDREN SToRtEs

Stories interest children to sued an extent that they absorb the en tire attention for the time beingl Mothers should learn to tell then children stories of Kindness, un- selfishness. truth and dishonesty. sd as to help them distinguish the good and evil of their actions. Story telling will also go a great way In developing the inauguration, which is an essential in womanhood and manhood.l A good imagination helps one to remember and think distinc- lively. The public library will heip many mother in procuring books dealing with children's stories games and dances that will delight any child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
INITIAL MEETING
 ON IRISH ISSUE
 HELD IN LONDON
(Continued from Page one)

leader as he entered the premier s residence; then endured the Ions wait in the rain, and were rewarded as seeing their President" smile as he motored away after the confer ence ended the sight of his apparent ly contented face bringing redoubled cheers.
 The prime minister and MT. De- Valera will again be alone together when the discussion is renewed to- Significant evidence of the existing on each side IS the summoning to London of Sir James Craig, the Ulster premier. He left Belfast tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
BIfYs TEN MULES

Livingston, July l4-(SpeciaAJ The hoard of revenue bought 10 fine mules to add to the outfit doing road work throughout the county The mules were bought from Sumter county farmers, and the money all stays at home. The board buys at home when possible to help home folks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
NEW SCHEDULE ORDERED
 By Associated Press
Atlanta |

StidHtd, JuiS if'-hdtiEodus oper- ating in Georgia were ordered by the railroad commission today to file not later than September 1S new schedules of freight rates to equal ize the rates in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
MANY ALIENS FLEECED By Associated Press

New YOrk, July I4.-Incominy aliens. ignorant of American GUS toms, have been fleeced out of S500.- 900 year by grafting employees at Ellis Island, it was estimated today by Commi ssioner of Immigration Wallace. His disclosure followed the suspension under charges of A. F. Schell. head of the law division. Ar investigation Is under way at the island to determine the extent of the alleged graft and the employees in- volved in the ring. Many immigrants who should have been denied admis- sion to this country 1t was said. have been allowed to enter, while others entitled to come here have been turned back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15

Newark. N. J.. claims to have the largest strictly retail drug store in America. if not in the world. The establishment employees SS persons including Is registered pharmacists and 20 women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15
EMBASSY GUARDED Rv Associated Press

Berlin. July 14.-German police suarded the French embassy here to- day, over which the tri-color Was raised in honor of the French na- tional holiday Two French soldiers stood guard on the roof of the em- bassy to prevent repetition or the incident of last July when civilian removed the flag. There was no nos tile demonstration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15

going to be the safest home we've ever had. know Farmer Browns Boy"
 II hope you do," replied Mir Wren mildly, and went to look for another @Copyright, 1921, by T. W. Burgess).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-15

has given much thought to the per sonnel that is to speak for this gov ernment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-15
A Former Buyer Writes.

The County Agent is in receipt of
letter from farmer in the State of
Iowa, who last summer came
through here looking for grade heif-
er calves, and they found just what
they wanted. His letter:
1--WE are planning to come back
there the latter part of the winter
or spring to buy some springers. I
have been telling the farmers around
here about getting started with Hol-
stems. There are two or three that
want to go down with us but they
hate to dispose of their cattle at this
low market. However, I hope to be
able to bring a few with me-"
Yours very truly,
P. E. OPPERUD.
H. r. Noble, Co. Agt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-15
j. s. GIVES JAPs
CONTROL OF YAP
Retains All Rights for Cable or
Radio Purposes.
NATIONALS ON SAME FOOTING
American Government, Under Treaty,
Recognizes Japan's Mandate Given
by the League of Nations Over
the Island.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Settlement OF
the zap issue between the United
States and Japan was announced by
Secretary of State Hughes. The
agreement takes the form of treaty
between the two nations. The sigma
ture of the United States to the four
power agreement presented at the
ence Saturday depended upon a sep
arate settlement of the zap issue.
Text of Treaty.
The terms of the zap settlement
were officially announced as follows:
1. 1t is agreed that the United States
shall have free access to the island of
zap on the footing of entire equity
with Japan or any other nation, in all
that relates to the landing and OPP
GRAFTON of the existing Yap-Guam
cable or of any cable which may here
after be laid by the United States or
it's nationals.
g 1t is also agreed that the United
States and it's nationals are to be ac-
corded the same rights and privileges
with respect to radio telegraph serv-
ice as with regard to cables. 1t is
provided that SO long as the Japanese
government shall maintain on the is
land of zap an adequate radio tele-
graphic station, cooperating effectively
with the cables and with other radio
stations or ships with wires, without
discriminatory eXactions or prefer
ences, the exercise of the right to es-
tablish radio Geographic stations at
zap by the United States or it's ma
tionals shall be suspended.
other Rights Of United States
3. 1t is further agreed that the
United States shall enjoy in the island
Of zap the following rights, privileges
and exemptions:
A-Slave trading is prohibited.
B-Traffic in arms and munitions OF
war are to be controlled in accordance
with regulations laid down in 1919
covering this subject in inundated ter
ritOries.
C-Commerce or traffic in liquor is
prohibited.
D-There shall be no military train
ing Of the natives other than for nor
NAL police duties.
E-No Notifications or bases of mil
itary character are to be erected.
F-Missionaries of any state shall
have free access to and from the is
lands and shall be unhindered in the
pursuit of their work.
G-Japan shall maintain normal po-
lice administration of the island, In re-
Turn for which American property
rights are to be protected.
Hall treaties between the United
States and Japan are to be applicable
to the island of zap and other man
dated islands south of the equator.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-15
Hay and Grain Show.

Elmer Biddick, Livingston; A. N.
Kelley, Mineral Point; Joe Brunker,
Ridgeway, and J. E. Brunker, Blue
Mounds, all farmers from Iowa
county, returned from the National
Hay and Grain Show. Chicago, with
nine prizes all of which were near
the top. The entries were corn of
the following varieties: Clark's Vel
low Dent, Golden Glow, and Silver
King. The winners: 10 Ear Yellow,
J. E. Brunker, list; Elmer Biddick,
3rd; Joe Brunker, 5th and A. N.
Kelley 7th. On 10 Ear White: Joe
Brunker End; j. e. Brunker, 3rd.
On Single Ear: j. e. Brunker, 3rd;
Joe Brunker 9Th; Elmer Biddick, 9Th
This is a very good showing for Iowa
county considering the number of
samples in each class.
H. R. Noble, Co. Agt.
Iowa County Farmers Win At
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-15
DIR. w. G. HALES
ITEMS OF LOCAL NEWS
MODERN DENTISTRY
AT RIGHT PRICES

William Casserly returned We'd
nesday from a several weeks visit
with his brothers and sisters in
Leavenworth, Kansas.
Mr.. 'and Mrs. John A. Collins left
Friday to visit their sister, Mrs.
Katherine Kane in Madison and rela-
tives in Detroit, Mich. They expect
to return to Klondyke in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Granville
have moved into the home, 331
Doty street, which they recently pur-
chased from Mrs. Bert Arthur.
Mrs. Martha Grace of Elroy. is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Grace.
Joseph Philips, William Bennett,
and Michael McKim left Thursday to
spend the winter months at Biloxi,
Miss.
Several friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Romano Healey gave them a sur
prise party at their home on High
street Saturday evening, Dec. 3rd, in
honor of the first anniversary OF
their marriage and presented them
with several beautiful gifts. A de-
licious luncheon was served.
Mrs. Homer Kendall and children
of Plum Grove, visited with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Davis Mon
day.
Mrs. William Buss and son Robert
of Kendall, visited several days last
week at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Perry.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Oldenburg of
Linden, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Peters Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David G. Jacka are
moving into the home 307 High ST.,
which they recently purchased.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1921-12-15
YANKS MAY GET CASH BONUS
Believed Soldier Legislation Will Be
Taken UP at Once by
Congress.

Washington, Dec. 9.-Soldiers bonus
legislation is to be taken up by the
house ways and means committee and
n bonus will be authorized during the
nresent session. Republican leaders
nredicted. With the return to Wash
ington Of Chairman Fordney plans are
expected for early consideration of the
hill TO be drafted together with a tax
levy to raise the necessary money.
It Is the general belief that the al
tentative plan, which includes maxi
mum cash payment for overseas serv-
ice of S625 and for domestic service
of $500. will be adopted.