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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
FRENCHAV|ATORS
 UNABLE TOEQUAL
 AMERICAN RECORD
Foreign Officials Claim Flight Was Conducted Under Dif- ferent Conditions From
 That at San Diego
By An.oc,ated Prea.

Le Bourget, France, October 15.- The French aviators, Lieutenant Bossoutrot and M. Drouhin, who as- cended in a Goliath biplane at 6:13 Saturday morning in an attempt to beat the American duration flight made at San Diego, Cal, by Lieuts. John A. MacReady and Oakley Kelly, landed at APT this afternoon, hav- ing remained in the air 34 hours, IA minutes and 32 seconds. They failed to equal the Americans record, which was 35 hours, Is minutes and 80 sec onds.
 The French Aerial federation. how ever, considers the mark set an off, ficial worlds record, contending that the American flight was conducted under such conditions as will not be accepted by the international fed eration.
 'I have been to America and half way back again." Lieutenant Bossou- trot said, as he alightsd from the plane wrapped up in heavy furs. The aviators were forced to land through lack of gasoline. When informed his performance did not break Mac Ready's record, Bossoutrot remarked:
 .T don't see how he could do 1t with the gas he Is reported to have had aboard"
 The Goliath travelled s,2oo miles, according to the instruments, and re- mained within 500 to 1000 feet alti- tude for the first 12 hours. When the gasoline load frightened it as cended to 5000 feet and remained there Sunday. It always kept within sight of the walls of Paris and was In constant communication by wire less with Le Bourget.
 Drouhin Revfves
 At midnight. after being in the air IS hours Drouhin complained of cramps, owing to cold coffe. Bos- soutrot took command, remaining at the helm seven hours. He was then almost exhausted and aroused Drou- hin from the camp bed within, say ing: "There is plenty of gas left. Shall we land? I am finished"
 At this time they were within sight of Le Bourget, but Drouhin re- vived at the thought of landing. Phy- sical endurance proved superior to mechanical devices as the engine gave out before the pilots, although Bossoutrot was sorry looking sight, with bloodshot eyes and puffed face from the extreme cold. Drouhin staggered from the fuselage. where he had been attempting to repair the left motor. This motor died about o'clock and the plane continued its flight with only the right motor 27 minutes longer.
 The French Aerial federation an- nounced that there was not the slightest doubt that the record would be ratified. The aviators complied with all the regulations of the aero club and were in communication with Eiffel Tower every half-hour. While not questioning the American record, the federation considers that until further advices come from America, this flight will be regarded as a worlds record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
ADVANCE |NPR|CE OF FARM PRODUCTS
 FEATURE OF WEEK
Domestic Crop Estimates Show Little Change-Gov-. ernment Bond Issue Is
 0versubscribed
By Associated Pssss

New York. October 15.-Better prices for farm products and evil dences of increased industrial activ- ity marked the last week in busi- ness and finance. A rally in grain prices came oddly enough at . time when 1t was clear that the crisis In the Turkish difficulty had been passed. It was attributed partly 10 reports of smaller crops abroad. Tn any event December wheat rose above s1.0s a bushel.
 Domestic crop estimates. made pub lie by the department of agriculture. show on tho whole very little change. Wheat is now placed at sos,ooo.ooo bushels. or only 5000. 900 bushels less than in the previous government es- timate, while corn Is expected to yield 2.S5S,0oo.o0o bushels, or 21.0oo.- 900 bushels less than was forecast on September l.
 Cotton meanwhile rallied to above 22 cents . pound. partly as a be- lated recognition of the bullish sta- tisticial position. and partly because trade buying. which was withheld pending . settlement of the Near East trouble, has come into the mar ket- Textile mills evidently are planning to extend their activties and are providing for their needs in the matter of the staple. Existing prices are over 1 cents above the recent low and are materially less than 1 cent below tho high of last year.
 The weeks federal reserve state ment indicates both an increase in the volume of business and . movement of funds toward agriculturar dis- tricts. The reserve ratio of the sys- tenn is. nearly 5 per cent below the peak. which was reached at the close of the season of summer duliusss. It is still. however. approximately 2 per cent above the corresponding ffg- ure for year ago. Discounts, de- posits and note circulation continue to grow. Meanwhile the tendency is toward slightly firmer conditions in the money market. although no sharp
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
Seaport ( Conference
 Held Here Today


 Mobile, October 15.-(Special. )-- Mobile will be represented at the state wide seaport amendment con- ference at Birmingham Monday by Joseph Fl. Lyons. county chairman; Thomas w. Stevens. assistant chair man, and Harry T. Hartwell, city commissioner. in charge of docks In Mobile.
 City Commissioner Hartwell will invade southeast Alabama on next Tuesday. and will explain to the voters the merits and provisions of the amendment. Tuesday afternoon he will speak at Troy and that night at Ozark. On Wednesday he will go to Dothan, spending the entire day and making an address at Hartford Thursday morning, Geneva in the afternoon, at Andalusia at night, Fri day at Elba in the morning and at Luverne in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
Two More Cases of
 Gland Robberies
 Reported to Police
By Assoclated Pres.

Chicago, October 15.-Rcports of two more newly discovered cases of gland larceny, following the report that Joseph W0xeniak had been overcome and robbed of a gland, were i'm the hands of the police tonight.
 Henry Johnson, an electrician. on hearing of the operation per- formed on WOzeniak, voluntarily came forward and said that he had been the victim of . similar attack. He added thnt he was told at the hospital where he was treated. of n third victim.
 Dr. Hugh M. Mckenzie of the Chicago Medical society an- nounced that every effort will he made by the society to halt what seemed to be . new form of banditry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16

It Is convention which is sohcd- uled to accomplish much business and shape policies for future course of tho Legion.
 Last years Amercan Legion con vention in Kansas City, with Marshal Foch, Admiral Earl Beatty of Eng land, General Diaz of Italy and Gen eral Jacques of Belgium as distin- guished guests. was a combination of pageant and reunion on a gigantic scale.
 What the Legion's future policy will be on adjusted compensation; what, If any criticism of the compensation measure during the last session of Congress when Pres ident Harding's veto was sustained, were, of course, outstanding ques- tions. But they were by no means the only questions of importance to be brought before the Legion conven- ton.
 Work For Disabled Men
 Discussion of the progress made in caring for the disabled the work of the United States veterans bureau, the part played by Brig. Gen. C. E. Sawyer, the Presidents personal physician. in connection with hospitalization, were also sched- uled for sharp discussion. Col. c. R. Forbes head of the veterans bureau, Is here, and his presence has already brought the charge from William F. Deegan, head of the New York con yentlon delegation, and a candidate for national commander to succeed Hanford McNair. that Forbes was here to influence the convention at the instance of the republican ad ministration in Washington. a charge sharply denied by Forbes. who said he was here with staff of special ists to cooperate with the Legion problems having to do with disabled men.
 Committee meetings went forward today with completion of the reports of committees appointed by the Le- zion to deal with Americanization, rehabilitation, hospitalIzation. legis- lation and similar topics having to do with veteran welfare work.
 Fewer Uniforms Seen
 Meanwhile the rank and file of the veterans hero for the convention poured In in increasing numbers to- day and tonight from all parts of the country. It was noticeable that there were many less men wearing their uniforms this year than has been the case at previous conventions. Per haps a good many of the uniforms are worn out-after all. 1t has been nearly four years since the fighting in the Argonne and along the Meuse And doubtless good many civilian waist and collar lines are no longer adapted to the military regalia that . their owners brought home from the war four years ago.
 Another noticeable feature of the convention was the large number of women who came with their soldier relatives to participate in the festivi- ties which will accompany the con- vention of the American Legion aux Hilary, the women's organization, which meets at the same time.
 Summer weather greeted the con- vention visitors today, and under a brilliant sun. palm trees. oleanders and roses. gave tropical touch to the setting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16

more or less damaged by fire and water. Fire officials estimated about $25 damage to each bale.
 The fire alarm was turned in abort 4:50 o'clock. and was answered by fire companies No. l. 2, and 6. Owing to the quick work of the fire men the fire, which had gained con- siderable headway along the sides of the box cars. and was spreading to the freight shed nearby. was checked before 1t reached the main freight house.
 Two hours after the alarm was turned in the fire was under com plete control. However, the bales of cotton that had been ignited by the flames gent out clouds of smoke which hindered the firemen in their effort to keep the flames from reach- ing the main freight house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
Fire Damage at ]. C. Freight House Estimated at $7,5OO

Fire of an unknown origin did damage to the extent of approxi- mately s7.5oo to the freight shed of the Illinois Central freight house on First avenue and Sixteenth street. and also to several freight ears loaded with bales of cotton. ysster- day morning. The fire started. 1t is believed. in one of the several box cars which were standing on side track in the yards adjoining the building.
 All of the cars. about six In num- Der. were loaded with cotton, and three were practically consumed. However. the cotton was taken out of the cars before the fire had , gained any headway.
 Of the 314 bales of cotton which were loaded In the cars. i77 were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
Farmer Is Killed, Teacher Injured;
 Result of Fight
By Associated Press

Okalona, Miss, october 16.-Thomas lIadley. a farmer living near here. was killed: Miss Elbur Crichton. teacher in the high school. was struck by a stray bullet and slightly wound cd, and John Hadley and Lee Sum mer are under arrest as the result of pistol fight between the three men in front of church here last night. Officers say the shooting was result of feud which started when John Hadley's father gave informa- ton which resulted in tho seizure of several moonshine stills In this cluntY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
MISS STUNT FLYER

Andalusia, October 15-(Special.j J. Miss Eva Moss. stunt flyer. who was scheduled to be in Andalusia at the third annual fair, October 23 to 2S, was almost instantly killed at Chat tanooga yesterday. it became known today, and tho officials of the fair association were greatly shocked upon receipt of the newA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
My Favorite
 Stories BY IRWIN s. COBB
The Epic of Watterson Towers

 military policemen came upon nm Tn sns Care h oa Nord six feet two his sSe and broken DTogans ana o'clock night eclipse the moon broad between the shoulders the back He of blue overals ana campaign He didn't to be going anywhere in par ticular; he standing there
 Now police of the A. F. had scheme for trapping de
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
ENGLISH POLITICIANS
 UNCERTAIN OF FUTURE

lOnuOD. OCtODef lO.---IIcHiicf iAoyu George returned today He met with a hearty reception from crowds of admirers and. had a long conference with Winston Churchill. secretary for the colonies.
 MT. Churchill will be in charge of the Irish debate when parliament takes up ratification of the new Irish constitution.
 The premicr's speech at Manchester leaves political circles at loss 10 prognosticate the next political movement. It Is generally supposed that there will be an early dissolu- ton, although this supposition does not arise from anything the premier said. but from general review of all tho factors in the situation, and above all. from tho conviction that the speeches of the premier and the colonial secretary, from which so much was expected. have left things just as they were before and have done nothing to arrest the progress of the revolt in the conservative rank and file against the contin- uance of Lloyd Georges leadership.
 The prenier's apologia, as many describe his speech, has not served to turn away the sharp edge of criti- cism lately leveled at his Near East ern policy. J. l.. Garvin. in the Sun day Observer, penned one of the most scathing indictments of that policy, pointing out how, owing to the ex- istence within the cabinet of two op- posed policies, 1t had been Impossible to pursue a policy leaning towards Turkey, and declaring that the gov ! ernment in fact had fallen between 1.-two stools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
PREMIER's COURSE
 IS STILL MYSTERY e 0.

London, october 15-First com mentators on the speech of Premier Lloyd George in Manchester, writing in the morning papers today, make
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
". 5. Johnson Shot Through The Heart at Roadhouse On Montgomery Highway
Ben McDempsey Brought to City Jail Charge of Murder-Young Girl Shot Through the Knee in Melee-Witnesses of the Tragedy Give En-
 tirely Different Versions of the Affair

lay dead and the ground shot through left knee, when the w. s. Johnon 21 of Pelham Ben MDempsey the roous of the latter miles from the city, the Montgomery highway The affair occu klastni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
TWO STILLS DESTROYED

Talladega. October J. Two stills in the mountains not far from Salt Creek church, were raided by Sheriff J. c. Cornett and Deputy Perry Campbell, with two federal of ficers. Both of the stills wore Cf 60- gallon capacity and one was a com plete copper one and the other was made of sinc. Five or six hundred gallons of beer was destroyed at each place. No arrests wore made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
olicy Toward Disabled Veterans Attacked
Legion Report Blan1es
 Politics and Red Tape
 For Alleged Failures
Request Made for $10O00000 Appropriation to Equip Hospitals Now Being Constructed-Insttution
 Said to Have Been Badly Placed
By Assooi ated Prcss

New Orleans, October 15Request $00o00o0 appropriation being build additional hospital patients report American Legon rehabilitation, be laid before the fourth tona of the Col A. head of the rehabilitation critses achie to in language
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
TWO ARE KILLED IN
 HEAD-ON COLLISION
By Associnted Press

Rankin, H., October 1bs- Two persons were killed and one seriously injured when two trains of the Lake Erie and Western railroad collided head-on here this morning.
 The dead nret
 Fred Reaves of Tfpton, Ind, ffrenan of one of the trains, and an unidentified transient known by the name of Brady. John Wakely, also of Tipton, Ind.s was injured badly.
 The trains were travelling Tight. having only engines and caboosei when an apparent misunderstandinl of orders caused the westbound trail to crash into an eastbound train Neither train carried passengers.
 Both locomotives were demolishe and Fireman Reaves of the eastboun train, which had the right-of-way was killed instantly and Brakeman Wakely critically hurt. The transfer who was killed, was riding on tn engine fender of the eastbound train The crew of the westbound trail escaped by jumping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
Thousands Of Former Soldiers Gathering
 For { Legion Meeting
Convention Expected to Take Action Upon Bonus Cues ton and Other National Issues-Forbes Will Dis
 cuss Problem of Caring for Wounded Veterans
RxAs.ocI ated Prere

October 15Sodr sailors and marines of four American Legion gathered here tonight fo begins tnues for five days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
FRANCE SETTLED NEAR EAST ISSUE,
 ENVOY DECLARES
Franklin -BouiIIon, Returning Home, Expresses Surprise at Lloyd Georges Criti-
 cism of Turkey
By Associated Press

Toulea- France. october 1b.- Franco not Great Britain, is entitled to the chaef credit for bringing about armistice agreement with Turkey, said M. Franklin -Bouillon, special French envoy to the Near East, when he was shown Premier Lloyd Georges speech today. He left for Paris to make a report to Premier Poincare of his mission to Mustapha KemaI Pasha. The envoy praised the attitude of the Turks and expressed surprise at MT. Lloyd Georges crit icism of Turkey.
 Tt Is to our dear country, to France alone, that the world is in- debted for having brought about a definite understanding that assures peace" he declared. France alone knew how to talk to Turkey, and that should not be forgotten"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
CHILD IS INJURED
 IN FALL FROM TREE

Pell City, October 15.-(Special.)- Clyde Meehan, seven-year-old son of will F. Meehan of this place, is at the point of death as the result of a fall from tree here this afternoon. The child was playing with several comrades when the accident occurred and had not regained consciousness late tonight. Internal injuries are feared.
 rang out. He said that he did not see the shooting of Johnson, however.
 Coroner Russum. with the assist ance of deputies from the sheriff's of flee, conducted a probe into the double shooting at the scene last night. He will conclude his investi- gatlon today.
 With the killing of Johnson last night four murders have occurred in Birmingham and vicinity since Friday at midnight, two of the victims being white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16

'TVpers? No? Huh, Boss, amt got no more papers n ha'nt Effen you needs papers to git about on. you en'elmen better tex me an lock me up right now. 'kase tells you. p'intedly, Ain't got nary paper to my name"
 They took him to No. 10 Rue St. Anne. where our provost marshal in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16

Paris had his headquarters. and there the tale came out. got 1t first hand from a captain O; the intelligence department, who examined hin. and I know I got 1t straight. because the captain had been . monoloslst on the Big Time before hs signsd up
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Mostly cloudy Monday and Tues day; probably showers; little chang in temperature.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-03
I. o. o. F. ANNIVERSARY

The anniversary of the L. O. O. f.
lodge was celebrated by the local
members of that order in their hall on
last Wednesday evening.
The entertainment OF the evening be-
gan by the reading of the history OF
the lodge, followed by three songs
by the High School Glee Club. led
by Miss Lois Smythc The Glee
club were accorded very deserving
appreciation by hearty applause
A solo was we'll rendered by Guild
Williams, after which Mrs. V. Wyatt,
in her usual charming manner, pleased
the audience with two vocal solos.
Frank Hansen and MIR. Ankers de-
lvered dialogue i'll professional
STYLE then the 'Glcc Club gave an ina
promptu song
Dancing was enjoyed the rest of the
evening to music by Mr.. and Mrs
Fraser and Harry Little.
At midnight refreshments OF sand
wiches, cake and coffee were served.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-03
LOCAL BOY IS
SPEED SENSATION

w. 5. Ncsbit. 10 year old son OF Mr..
and Mrs X. ]. Ncshit. OF Thompson
has won fame at the Harvard Military
Acadamy i'll Los Angeles as q sprinter,
and is the chiei hope OF that school
in the coming lnterscholastic track and
field meet which is to be held at
Stockton. May 9th. The Los Angeles
comments on young Ncsbit's brilliant
display OF speed and predicts that he
has good chance of breaking state
records. and. possibly the worlds
record.
In the Southern California Inter
scholastic track meet held a, Hunting
ton beach. Ncsbit in the 100 and 22O
yard dash making the 100 mark in 10
seconds flat with two OF the five
watches held on the race registering the
time as 9 ass seconds. His time in
the 22C' was % Ass.
Mr.. Nesbit says that it is probable
that Billy will attend the Nevada Uni
Ivcrsity next year.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-03
REPORTS ON
LOCAL PROPERTIES

| A. J. McNab, superintendent of the
/ Mason Valley Mines Company, has
rendered to the stockholders of that
company report on the conditions
and activities Of the company during
the past year. Extracts are as
follows:
Conditions in copper industry gen
orally during the past year were prob
ably the least satisfactory in its his
tory. Large stocks of metal were car
ricd over from 1920 and consumption
was at such low point during the
early part of 1921 that stocks actually
increased iii this period i'll spite OF the
fact that most producers were operat-
ing at low capacity. This condition
forced nearly all OF the producers to
entirely suspend production. plants re-
naming closed during the year
While the situation has somewhat
improved, yet. taking into account the
price OF copper. the costs of material
and labor and the market uncertainty.
your Directors believe that the re-
sumption OF operations is not justified
at your properties.
The reports for the years 1919 and
1920 have referred to the activities OF
your COMPANY in its cndcavor to get
fair freight rates established between
E.ngels and Paxton. the main shipping
points in Plumas County California
and your snclter at Thompson. the
railroad point being Wayuska. In
November the Interstate Commerce
Commission made an order in this
matter. directing the railways to pub
lish certain schedule oi rates.
Rates on $40 ore from Paxton to
Wabuska are given as $500. as COM
pared with So.S5 rate from Paxton.
to Garfield. Utah. the difference in
favor Of Wabuska being $S.95 per to,
on this grade ore. with the difieren-
tial gradually decreasing as the value
of the ore increases.
We believe that the above differen-
tial does not fairly represent the differ
cncc in the cost OF the two move
ments and the Interstate Commerce
Commission has been asked to re-
hear the case. 1t is hoped that a
rehcaring will result i'll rate which
will fairly reflect the service per-
formed
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1922-05-03
DISTRICT COURT NOTES

AT session of the district court
held. here last week the following
business was transacted:
The case of Bertha Simpson VS.
c. G. Foster for the collection of a
mortgage. OH motion Of C.. Z. Mack,
attorney for the plaintiff in the case,
default was entered in the amour,
Of $60S.
The will of Franklin Leonard. de-
ceased was admitted to probate and
c. c. Braun. Il. A. Trimble and r. d.
Johnson were appointed appraisers.
The will Of w. G.. Laruc. deceased.
was admitted to probate and Jas.
Goldsworthy w. +. Powers and w.
II. Churchyard were appointed as ap-
praissTs.
In the matter of the estate OF Ste
phen Persche. it was ordered that the
sale of personal property be allowed
and confirmed and attorneys fees in
the amount of 500 were granted to
Attorney ]. Andrew Cutlery.