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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
Widow Gets Entire
 .C.Thon,pson Estate

Mrs. Julia N. Thompson was named executrix, without bond, of tho entire estate of her husband, T. c. Thomp- son, who died. October 5 at Siluria. The will was probated before Judge J. P. Stiles yesterday morning. The value of the estate was unknown. One daughter was not mentioned in the will and waived claim in court. Mir. Thompson was a contractor and his greatest work here was the erec- tion of the Empire building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15

ths members Of the New York chap ter.
 His name and something of his work can be found in both srWho's Who in Music" and "The Musical Blue Book of America" The New York Herald says: Paul de Launay of the American Guild of Organists of New York holds high rank among the emil nent organists of the world"
 Not only is he gifted in music; he has cultivated his taste for painting with the Artists Jean Paul Laurens and Benjamin Constant, and has studied sculpture under Fremiet.
 Aside from his artistic accomplish ments, he is a Knight Templar and a thirty second degree Mason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
THANKSGIVING DINNER
 PLANNED FOR CONNECTS

Montgomery, October 14.-(Speciall The state convict, department has placed an order for supplies for a uniform dinner which will be served at all state prisons Thanksgiving day. The dinner will consist of bar becued beef and pork. Brunswick stew. candied yams. light bread, pies and cakes baked in the prison ba-. kerfes, mixed nuts. apples, pickles. coffee and cigars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
Pythians Honor Veterans

yeterans's jewels will be conferred on members of Birmingham lodge No. s5. Knights of Pythias, at Fraternai building. Thursday night. Each rep resents 2S years of continuous mem bership and provides for life priv ilsges in the order. Those to be hon. ored included H. l.. Warner. J. NJ Webb, Sam Meyers. John Bethea. e. e. Lewis, pr. F. H. Compton, w. \. Mathis, James Foster, w. |. Seat and L. Levy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
Jefferson County w. C. T. U. Union Hears Full Report of Mrs. J. M. Hankins, President, and Plans Pro- gram for Next Year at State Fair if Permission
 Can Be Had-Drunlks Noticeable on Streets
Bv MIcNoN HALL.

"hre drifting concerning prohibition?
 I've going back instead of going forward.
 Of late of Birmingham encounter drunken reens homsward few of aecosted by such a maj
 Do back To that?
 "We notF'
 Our prohibition fail fought of the degraded 1t toward that laws Punshed For the boesTer enemyphysay morally of ever homo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15
Birmingham Bar Pays It's
 Tribute to White and
 O'NeaL in Resolutions

meeting Birmingham tday of the late Senator Frank White and Gov Emn of the association paid tributes
 associates formal resolutions expressing the sentiments 5 the bar unanimously adopted follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-15

EMMET O'NEAL.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
CLIFFORD PINCHOT
LOST NOMINATION
IN PENNSYLVANIA
Former Progressive Defeated
by Organization Candidate
PEPPER FOR U. S. SENATE
Candidate to Fill Penrose Term
Received Largest Vote
at Primary
PEPPER FOR U. s. SENATE

Philadelphia, May 1.-THE race
for the Republican nomination for
governor at yesterdays primary cleo
tion between Attorney General
George T.. Alter and Clifford Pinchot
was one of the closest in years.
With nearly two thirds Of the state
heard from, Alter was leading by a
little more than twenty-five thousand.
For United States senator, George
Wharton Pepper, candidate for the
Republican nomination to fll the I'M.
expired term Of the late Senator
Penrose, received the largest vote OF
any Republican candidate, easily de-
feating Congressman w. ]. Burke.
The Democratic vote was unusual
ly light. the only state wide contests
being for the nominations to the Of
fees Of lieutenant governor and sec
retary OF internal affairs.
David A. Reed OF Pittsburgh receiv
ed the republican nomination for
senator to fill tie unexpired term OF
the late Senator Knox. Samuel Z.
Shul was the democratic nominee
for the unexpired Knox term and the
full term. James A. McSparran had
no opposition as Democratic candl-
date for governor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
EsTEE NOT A CANDIDATE.
No Longer Seeks Nomination 4
office Of State Treasurer.

Montpelier. Mayl7-James b. Estee
whose name has been prominently
mentioned in connection with the OF.
fee OF state treasurer, has withdrawn
because of III health His official an
nouncement follows:
| hereby announce my retirement
as a candidate for the nomination for
the office of State Treasurer by the
voters OF the Republican party OF the
State at the primary election in Sept
eniber
For nearly two months II has been
necessary for me to consult my family
physician as TO the state OF my health
and | have finally reached the deter
mination TO retire from the contest
because he advises me that It is i'm.
peratlve.
In Withdrawing my candidacy !
wish TO express my deepest appreci-
alton to my hundreds OF friends for
their assured support. which In many
cases came unsolicited. II is a great
great qualification to know that /
have so many sincere friends every
where in the State; and trust that
the support offered so generously to
me will be extended to Mr.. Thomas
II. Cave, Jr., the present deputy treas
urer for whom ! have warm friend
ship and the highest regard.
James B. Estee.
Montpelier. Vermont
May 10, 1922
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
DOUBLE SUICIDE PACT
SHOCKS INDIAN LAKE
Bank Director and Young Woman
Figure in Tragedy at Pop.
ular Resort

Glens Falls, n. Y, May IA
double suicide shocked the settle
ment at indian Lake Monday after
noon, the principals being Mrs Char.
lotte Due l. %, and Walter Wood, 49,,
both OF Broadalbin, who had been at
the Jake since Sunday Monday at
ternoon after dinner the two went
for walk. A few minutes later
those in the hotel heard two shots
and running to the door saw Mrs.
Duell lying dead in a cemetery near
by and Wood near her mortally
wounded
Only one revolver was found, this
being in the hands OF Wood who
died before he could speak. Whether
the woman Glot herself and then
Wood took the gun or whether Wood
shot both the woman and himself Is
not known. Coroners physician DR.,
Monthony Scott decided both were
cases Of suicide,
Both Mrs. Duell and Mr. Wood left
their homes last Thursday. Mrs,
Duel said she was going to Glovers'
vile to visit friends. She never ar
rived there, however. Wood took his
wife to Gloversville and then left
Neither was seen again until Sunday
morning, when they registered at the
Cedar River House as man and wife
/ Mrs. Duell had her seven months
old daughter with her Relatives OF
the woman hearing OF her where
abouts sent man to her and II is
said both she and Wood agreed ID
return to Broadalbin.
Mr., Duell Is survived by her hus
band and two children. Wood leaves
a wife and two children. Wood 1;
we'll known in Broadalbin. Before
leaving Thursday he drew $l1,O0C
out of the Broadabin bank of which
he was a director He was also 3
member of the school board ant
Justice of the Peace
lie was connected with the Broad
albin Knitting Mill, had considerabl,
real estate and was connected will
the Hardware Store of Wood an,
Hilman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
MRS. RAY 3. HARRINGTON
Bennington Young Woman D;ss After
Brief illness.

Mrs. Lila Dunn Harrington, aged 23
years, wife Of Ray B. Harrington. died
Tuesday evening at the home Of her
mother Mrs Charles Bartlett Of Nor.
gan street, after a few days illness.
Mrs Harrington, who was employed
at the Bradford mill, was at work last
Thursday but Thursday night suffer
ed relapse from a recent attack Of
pneumonia.
Mrs Hau 'ngton was born in Shafts
bury, but had lived practically all Of
her life in Bennington. She was edu-
Gated in the local public schools and
had a wide circle OF friends, both
among the young people and the older
residents with whom she was associa.
ted. For a number OF years she has
been employed in the Bradford mill.
The survivors besides her husband,
are her mother and five small broth
ers, all residents OF Bennington.
Prayer will be held at the house at
go o'clock Friday afternoon. The fun.
eral service will be held at o'clock
at the Methodist church OF which Mrs.
Harrington was a member. Rev. John
l.. Cole will otficiate. Burial will be
In Salisbury
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
FIVE BANDITS GIVEN
LONG TERMS IN PRISON
Holdup Of Bridgeport, Conn.,, Gambling
Club Resulted in TrolIey Car
Conductors Death

Bridgeport, May 17.-Five men who
were concerned in holdup In the
Dewey club here In August, 1921.
during which Bernard Kilkel!y. n
street railway conductor. was beatei
to death, were sent to state prison
yesterday after they had entered
pleas Of guilty on charges OF man.
slaughter William ohio King. said
to have been a notorious gunman in
New Jersey. and Alexander Martin
OF Jersey City. were each given from
~ to Is years; William Richmond,
from 7 to II years; Henry Caya.
naugh, from 3 TO 10 years, and John
pruno, from one to three years. All
have been In | Il awaiting trial for
nearly nine months.
The Dewey club was reDItcd to be
gambling place. and 'hese men,
with others, got into the rooms and
with suns he d up everybody XII,
Aclly resisted ana was kicked 70
death.
King served sentence at Leayen.
worth prison, and IS said 10 have
taken part in various silk thefts and
robbcrles IN New Jersey.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
HOOVER DENIES CLAIMS
OF COAL SHORTAGE
Put Out by Wholesalers, He Says,
as an Excuse for Boost
ing Prices

Washington, May 17.-Secretary
Hoover announced last night the call
ing OF a conference OF coal operators
to devise measures for the protection
II consumers from tie tendency Of
coal operators 70 devise measures for
the protection Of consumers from the
tendency of coal prices to rise at the
mine in certain districts, which he
declared will be checked. No date
has yet been definitely set for the
conference. IL is expected to be
held ihe next few days.
Mr.. Hoover requested the Ameri-
can Railway Association and the Pub
ic Utilities Associations to create
buying committees to handle their
coal purchases and announced his in.
lontion OF asking other large consum-
ng industries to take similar meas
! ures in order to stop bidding against
each other and against The general
consumer. He said.
At the present time. the price
Of coal has risen unduy in Ger.
tain districts while in other dis
tricts there is an insufflcency Of
orders TO employ the mines full
time, There are very large
stocks Of coal In tie country in
the possession Of consumers, and
the prob EN- is one OF co-ordina.
ton cooperation
The reports Of certain whole
salers that there is shortage
OF coal is untrue and designed to
further their personal ends
From the White House also there
came word today OF the Govern.
ments intention to take a hand in
the situation arising from the ad.
vance in the price of coal at the
mines in some districts,
President Harding aud other Off.
cia,s OF the administration consider
Il was said. that in spite OF tie con.
tinuing coal strike, there exists no
possible reason for general or ma.
,erial advance in prices outside Of a
buyers panic. At present, though a
general price Of slightly above 81 per
ton for bituminous is ruling over the
country, in few districts Secretary
Hoover has found reports that SO pei
ton and more has been collected.
Some outlines Of the tentative
policy adopted by the administration
toward tAe general coal strike also
are becoming visible. II is probable
that within six weeks or some such
period after satisfactory indication
are given by the union leaders and
coal mine operators that such ster
would meet success. a conference
will be called
Either President Harding or some
cabinet member will issue the invi
tation, possibly without publicity
and to a limited group in the frs
instance, but later to representative
numbers, and ask the parties to the
controversy when assembled to ne
gotiate for settlement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
COURT SAINT ANDREW
HOLDS ANNIVERSARY
Annual Banquet and Program Of I'D
dresses and Music at Walloom-
sac Inn

Court Saint Andrew, Catholic
Daughters OF America, held its eighth
anniversary banquet last evening at
Wal oomsac Inn. This organization
as done much in the past in the
way Of functioning for closer and
better social aft ,iation but no pro-
gram, either of regular meetings or
annual banquets, has surpassed the
fine spirit which peryaded last
nights gathering.
The Ideals OF the order we're dis
cussed by the speakers and the neces
s'ty Of renewing VOWS that the life Of
the order may be continually regen-
Grated rather than allowed to retro
grade.
The decorations consisting Of
roses, wild flowers, etc, were num-
erous and beautiful and added much
to the spirit Of the occasion. These
decorations with various selections
by Hurley's orchestra made a bright
and cheerful atmosphere.
The dinner, which was q fine quail.
.ty OF cuisine from the consomme-
loyal to the demi tasse. was followed
with the hymn "Tis the Montn Of
Mo'Ne-" sung by the entire court.
Rev. T. r. Carly offered the invoca.
tion and Mrs. John Girain, as toast.
mistress, made a pleasing and hum.
orous welcoming address. The prin-
oipal speakers of the evening were
Rev. T. r. Carly of St, Francis de
Sales church, Rev. T. J. Burke OF
North Bennington and Rev. A. C.
Griffin of Wallingford, the latter be-
ing the honored guest OF the even
Ing.
Miss Bridgie Leonard gave a very
realistic reading entitled Movement
Cure for Rheumatism and Mrs.
Bridge Harte sang I Hear You Call
ing" Miss Agnes Murphy also rem.
dered the solo Loves in Ny Heart"
quartet composed of Mrs. Wii-sam
McLaugh in, Mrs. Bridgie Harte,
Miss Agnes Murphy and Miss Mary
Bushee sang the anniversary song
It'll We Meet Again The grand
finale was the singing of The Star
Spangled Banner in the assemblage
accompanied by Hurley's orchestra.
The success OF the affair was due
largely to the committee in charge
which was composed of Mrs. P. J.
Prendergast as chairman, Mrs.
Joseph Murphy, Mrs. Bridgie Harte.
Miss Helen Hurley and Miss Eliza
beth Powers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17

LAWLEss CHILDREN
Vict m Of Depredations Voices Just.
fled Resentment.

Editor OF the Banner What may
he done to deveop a better consc.
ence among children respecting 9TH
er peoples property? Cannot par
ents and the teachers in the schools
pay strict and very emphatic at
tention to this matter?
OF course | am writing as a suffer.
er from the depredations Of young
sters-small boys mostly, imagine.
A year ago | had a bed Of tulips Of
which ] was very proud Its glory
was just beginning, but being away
with Mrs. Mills at state meeting
for two days not blossom was left
on our return. This year | said,
will not let it be known by news
item in the Banner that we are out
of town, and we will hope to have
our tulips spared. But the same
wanton stripping occurred again, ITS
beng taken, and some were snatched
right under our eyes after we did
get back.
What is the use OF trying to raise
flowers, or to keep an attractive look
ing lawn with paper bags and candy
boxes and torn up compositions in
tiny bits and orange peel and banana
skins daily littering the grass)? We
do not wish to be grouchy and unrea-
sonable about privacy, but we have
tried with wire fence to close up
the passage.way back of the church
across the lawn-we want simply to
have grounds that look neat. But the
fence is repeatedly torn down, the
turf Is dug up, paths threaten in diff
ferent directions across the green
grass, and Mrs Mills and ! feel gem
orally run over and trampled on.
| may call attention also here to
the petty thieying by children from
the fruit stands in front Of the
stores.
Somehow by teaching in home and
school and church let US try in Ben.
nington TO increase a finer sense Of
honesty and respect among the sma |
boys and girls.
George s. Mills.
Bennington, VT, May 18th.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
FIRE IN CHICAGO
CHARGED To WAR
WITH UNION MEN
Police Claim Act One of Oh
Defiance
TERRORISM CONTINUES
Building Damaged Being Con-
structed by Men at Work
Under Lands Award

Chicago, May 1S.-Open defiance Of
the efforts Of the police to check an
outbreak Of labor warfare which has
terrorized the city for two months was
seen last night in a spectacular fire
which partially destroyed a 70-apart-
ment building, under construction in
the heart Of wealthy residence dis
trict.
Starting just before dark at sew
eral points on the first floor, the
flames spread rapidly through the
100000 structure.
Workmen on the building were
employed under the Lands wage
award, and police declared the fire
was but another step In a campaign
OF terrorism directed against the
award made by former Judge X. NJ.
Lands sitting az mediator in a wage
dispute between the building trades
workers and contractors. The award
was accepted by the contractors, but
has been actively opposed by several
Of the unions.
The fire followed several days OF
quiet during which the police have
been checking up much evidence
seized IN raids on union headquarters,
the arrest of more than Is labor
leaders and the indictment OF eight
including Fred Nader, prc-ident of
the building trades council in connec-
tion with the Staying Of two patrol
r,ap ~. fOur hor,hars uho cecarad y,
an automobile.
Two new arrests were made yester
day following reports that a colies-
sion duplicating several persons had
been made by John Miller, owner Of
the death car Miller previously has
been quoted as saving the automobile
was stolen from him several days be-
fore the crime. One OF those taken
into custody was Mrs. Margaret Mil
Ter, his wife The other is a mysteri
GUS stranger"
Miller, according to states attorney
Grove. has revealed TO the police the
procedure Of labor terrorism. telling
tho official said Of orders from bomb
ings and sluggings, carried out by
/ strong arm" mercenaries who re-
ceiyed their orders, ha added from
three OF the leaders now under ar
rest.
/ The fire recalled threatening let
ters received last week by assistant
states attorneys warning them that
If Nader, big Tim Murphy and Cor
nelius CCon0 Shea, were not re.
leased fires would be started in build
ines under construction. The letters
set the time limit for the release at
1 last Saturday.
The fire losg was placed at 5000
600.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
STATE PAYROLL MORE
THAN MILLION A YEAR
About one-Ffth OF Annual Expenses
Of Government, Says Auditor
Gates

Montpelier, May 17,-The total Of
the yearly salary of all state en-
ployes is not quite one-ffth OF the
state expenses of $5,O00,OOO for the
current fiscal year, according to fig
ures given out by State Auditor Ben.
iamin Gates. The total figures are
S97s,5S2.4S. For the state institution
salaries, the figures are based on the
December, 1921, payroll. These fig
ures do not include the pay of the
district commissioners in the various
departments which will run close to
$25, 900 annually.
The number of state employees is
700 whicN, with twelve district com
missioners, makes a total Of 72l
These figures do not include any EN-
ployes on a per diem basis. In ad
dition, subsistence is provided fol
about 200 persons in state institu
tions over and above their salaries
The average salary of all state EN-
ployes is $13s0,229.
These figures are Of interest be
cause OF the recent statement by Gov
crnor Hartness that the state was
getting only so per cent efficiency
for It's expenditures.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
TWILIGHT LEAGUE
SERIES BEGINS MONDAY
Managers Have Adopted Rules. More
Teams Expected
to Join

At the meeting u the team manag.
ers Of the Twilight baseball league
last evening the following rules were
drawn up and shall go into effect
Monday at the opening game Of the
season:
/. Games shall be seven innings.
2. Play shall begin at $3.50 p. m.
on days scheduled
g.. Eaol team will be required to
furnish a bal which is satisfactory
to the umpire.
4 Each team captain shall agree
upon umpires for each game.
3. In order to prevent captains or
managers from unduy Strengthening
their teams, all new entrants will be
passed upon b. tIe executive COM
mlttee and their decision shall be
final
8 Executive committee shall be
composed OF each teams manager
and a disinterested head manager de
cided upon by team manager
T. Only those residing In Ben
inington or who are employed in the
city are eligible to play in the Twi-
! lit.lt League.
S. Players desiring release to
| play on another team must first Sc
cure written consent from the mana
ger OF the team, and present same u
the executive committee and must
be out OF play one game before play
ing with team OF his new choice.
9. No players shall be released
from any team. nor shall new play
ers be registered within three weeks
before the close of the season.
10. II a protest is made. same
must be in writing and must be in
the hands OF the head manager with
in "a hours following the game.
II. Eath team will be allowed to
enter any members of the mills EN-
ployes or members of the fraternaI
group.
l2. Rulings OF the executive com
mttee shal! be final.
\ lS. Entries will close May Both al
the Welfare office. phone 641-M.
IA. Regular and official baseball
rules will govern the games.
Is. In the rating of team STANDING
in the league, all teams will star
with 1000 points and for each gam,
lost a deduction of points will bt
made.
In order to receive credit for &
gain the captain OF the winning team
must report the score to the Welfar,
Office phone GAIN before noon o
the following day.
Five teams are now ready for ac
ton. Games OF the season will oper
Monday at $50 at the Playground
other teams are urged TO get int,
form us soon as possible and make
entry with the league by May 3Oth
An eight team league will be mos
satisfactory all around.
Managers of teams who met il
conference last evening are John p
Ryan OF the Il. H.. Frank Whitman O
Woodmen, William Brooks of Hol
den, Leonard, Alex II. Lister OF Y
NJ. c. A. and Mitchell Hawley of Bel
nington Wax Paper Co.
meeting Of managers Thursda,
at 1880 in the Welfare rooms vii
finish arrangements as to schedule
etc. All new, interested teams ar
urged to have their managers pres
Cnt at this meeting,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-17
POLICE COMB NEW
YORK CITY BLOCK
AND ARREST FOUR
s.o.t state Library ion Suspend
ed for Hours
ONE SHOT TRYING ESCAPE
All Four Captured by Police
Recognized as Old
Offenders
ONE SHOT TRYING ESCAPE

New York, May 17-Four men
were arrested in a building at 25th
street and Fifth avenue this morning,
after the police had searched nine
hours for supposed burglars.
During the entire period traffic
was diverted from the block bounded
by Broadway, 18th street, Fifth
avenue and 20ti street and a solid
Gordon OF officers was maintained
about it to prevent the escape Of the
suspects.
One man was wounded four times
while trying to escape by sliding
down cables OF an elevator shaft but
was not seriously injured.
The police say that all the men
arrested were recognized as old Of
tenders.