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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
 TO THROW FIRST BALL

New York. october s.-Alfred E.. Smith. democratic nominee for gov ernor of New York, will throw out the first ball. officially opening the worlds series, it was announced to- night.
 It had been previously announced that Governor Miller would throw the first ball but the state executive will be unable to attend. He will toss the ball which will open the second game Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
FUNERAL SERVICES
 FOHMRS. MULLEND0RE

Anniston October Especial ] = Funeral services for Mrs. F. T. Null lendore. 65, who died at her home in the city Monday night, were held at the Bethlehem church in Talla- dega county Tuesday afternoon, Rev. R. M. Phifer being the officiating minister.
 Mrs. Mullendore had been i'll for two months. She Is survived by her husband and two sons, G. A. Mul- lendore of this city and Otis l.. Null lendorc of Roanoke.
 The following friends served ns pallbearers: l.. S. Hollingsworth, H. T. Harmon, F. M. Jarrett. Ed Clark. M. M. Sewell and Rev. W. l.. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
-7 BONDS ARE ISSUED
 BY ET0WAH COUNTY

Csadsden, October S.--(Special)-- The board of county commissioners at the suggestion of the new presi- dent. w. P. Johnson. decided at d special meeting of the board to is- sue $130,000 worth of bonds for the purpose of taking care of the float ing indebtedness of the county, which has accumulated during the past few weeks. The board win also adopt a budget system and in the future the county will live within it's income. 1t is said. -.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
KINARD IMPROVES
Man Shot in Fight at Selma Is Better

Selma, October 3.--f fSpecial) )--- Edward Kinard, boilermaker, who was shot during fight with Mer- riot Walker, Jr., furniture man, sew eral days ago. showed a slight im- provement today at a local hospital For several days small hope was held for the mans recovery.
 The fight in which Mir. Kinard was shot. and in which MT. Walker was painfully cut with knife started over debt said to he owed the furniture company by Kinard. Mir Walker is out on s1.000 bond charged with assault with intent to murder
 The greatest breeding ground for water fowl in thezUnited States is in the state of Nebraska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
M'CURDY INJURED
Crank Shaft Crashes Into Skull of
 Driver

Selma, October Especial )-Rus- sell McCurdy, truck driver for q lumber mill at Tyler. is in local hospital with a fractured skull. while physicians say he has small chance to recover.
 Mir. McCurdy was in the Act of cranking the motor of the truck, when the crank shaft back fired" crushing in the skull of the man. He was rushed to Selma. Physicians are performing an operation and believe this may save his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
NEGRO KILLED

Prattvllle. ocotber s.--(Speciai).-- John Motley, negro, who resides h miles southwest of this city on the Autaugaville road. shot and instantly killed Nose Noble, another negro, Sunday night, at the home of the former. The body of Noble lay where 1t fell all night and John Motley re- mained at home until he was arr rested Monday morning by Lanier Dunn. deputy sheriff and brought to the county jail. John Motlcy's statement is to the effect that he shot in defense of his daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
 E, B. EVANS WILL RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT I
By Associnted Press

Brewton, October S.-E. B. Evans. defeated in the democratic primary in August for commissioner of Escambia county by s. L. McGowan and whose nomination he contested before the county committee without success. to- day announced himself as an inde- pendent candidate in the general election in November. Mir. McGowan received a majc rty of 19 votes in the primary. Tn the contest before the committee this majority was reduced to four when votes proven to be H. legally cast were thrown cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
RENAL ENTERS ANGORA AS CONQlfENING HERO

London, october 3.-Mustapha Renal Pasha, Turkish nationalist leader, entered Angora today as 8 conqueror and with conqueror' s honors, says dispatch to the Daily Express from Constantinople.
 Kemal was received at the station by a deputation of members of the national assembly and was driven to the legislative building through decorated and troop-lined streets and under triumphal arches.
 The assembly congratulated Kemaf forShis great victories over the Greeks. Afterwards Kemal att tended banquet given by the muni- cipality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
BOY BURNED TO DEATH
By Associated Press Three South Dakota Counties Swept by Prairie Fire

Aberdeen. S D., October 3.-Robert Gunder, Is, is dead and six persons are burned, one probably fatally, as the result of prairie fire in Potter, Wa1worth and Edmund counties to- day.
 Property loss includes hundreds of acres of hay land, many stacks or hay, several barns. fences, school house and some live stock, according to reports.
 Swept by heavy gale. the flames ran a distance of 22 miles from the place where they were started. sup posedly by spark from locomo- tive, and covered an area of approxi- mately 90 square miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
CONFERENCE UPON FAR EAST ISSUES
 OPENS IN MUDANIA
From Page one.l

(COntinued From Page Une.l government is ready to be guided by Venizelos.
 The letter, in recalling Greek e.s forts and sacrifices for the allies in the war, admits that it is not enough to expel the king in order to repair the broken thread of Greek alliance with the allies. as unfortunately many foolish people in Greeee seem to believe" Then, noting that Greek aspirations have been tragically be- lied by facts, he calls attention to the great dangers threatening from the reconstruction of the Turks as aA European empire, and says: Surely our former allies are in duty bound to help in averting extermination of yet another million souls in Europe itself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
 MERCHANTS -KIWANlS DAY AT STATE FAIR
1Continued From Page one)

played in the afternoon. Moreover, nothing in the history of the fair has been as sensational and brilliant as the fireworks display at night, which has as the main set, The Eruption Of Mt Vesuvius." which the officials de- clare is the most costly and gorgeous display of fireworks that has been brought to the south.
 Races Are Popular.
 Another feature that is getting more popular every day is the horse races which are run every afternoon and which include among the entries some of the best thoroughbreds in the country. The races bid fair to be more popular among the crowds as the week passes.
 The radio exhibits and automobile exhibits are also winning popularity, especially the former. which are lo- cated under the grandstand. A num- Der of the local radio shops have unique displays and advice concern ing all points Of the new fad is glad ly given. Some of the booths are giving free chances fer radio sets meeting with much popularity, espe- cially among the younger folk.
 Ambulances are on the grounds and also on the flying field in case of emergency, and several Red Cross booths and rest rooms are scattered along the midway and exhibit halls. Intense interest is being manifested. especially ameng the women, in the home demonstration work booths which practically fill the sub-exhibit hall and a number of the booths are really worthy of note. These are under the supervision of Mrs. J. E. Reid, who is located in the main booth, the east end of the hall
 Scores of policemen and detectives parade the grounds morning and evening and every effort is made to assure the safety of the crowds. The city force Is under the charge Of Sergeant W. W. Brent, who reported last night that so far the general at titude of the crowds this year seem to be of better and saner than in several years. No accidents were re- ported.
 On the extreme east end of the grounds ample parking space is pro- vided for cars free of charge and auto owners may pay admission at this gate If they prefer instead Of at the front gate.
 Earl Frazier and his band are still winning popularity with the qaulity of music furnished in front of the grandstand and will continue throughout the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
 ALLEGED BURGLAR IS ACQUITTED BY COURT

Heflin, October S.--(Special) )--Nor- man Hall, 19, who says his home is near Boston, Mass, was arrested here at an early hour Sunday morn ing and charged with attempting to burglarize the grocery store of E. w. Reason, Jr. The arrest was made by Night Policeman Henry Norton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
LEON FORESTER IS
 BURIED AT GADSDEN

Gadsden. October .-(Special)- The remains of Leon Forester, who was killed in Birmingham last Satur- day afternoon when the automobile he was driving plunged over 30- foot embankment. reached this city, his former home. early Monday m >en- ing and were inferred at Forest cem- etery. Rev. J. F. Lowery conducting the services. MT. Forester was for merly employed here by Cox < Williams as mechanic. and he mar red Miss Tomlin, Gadsden girl. who was making her home here with her mother while her husband was at work in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
TRAINS RESTORED

Huntsville, October 3.--tSpecial.1--- Passenger service on tine Memphis di- vision of the Southern railway is now normal, as before the railway shop mems strike which began in July, trains No. 42 and 43 having been re- stored between Chattanooga and Tus- cumbia on Sunday. The two trains were among the most popular on the division and their restoration is a great convenience to the travelling public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
THE WEATHER
By A.socIated Prees

Washington. October s.-Forecast:
 Alabama--Generally fair in interior and probably showers near the coast Wednesday and Thursday
 Mississippi--Fair in north; cloudy, probably showers in south portion Wednesday and Thursday.
 Tennessee.-Fair Wednesday and Thursday; little change in temper- ature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
ANIMALS AND THE WRIT

From the Scientific American.
 In England a committee investigat- ing the treatment of performing anil mals finds much cruelty in the train ing methods. Animal lovers hope the committee may develop a practical plan for the betterment of conditions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04

Before the war all flaslxs for pre- pairing typhoid tovlne were made in Germany. When of necessity an American company had to make them they were found to be far better than any flasks ever imported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-04
TWO MEN ARE KILLED
 ON ELEVATOR T0WEf
By Assoelated Press

Atlanta. October 3.-T. D. stitt andl r. $. Estes of LaGrange. Ga. met death here today when a 75 footl temporary elevator tower under con sttuction at the new physics build ing at Georgia Tech fell with them. Stitt was instantly killed and Estes died soon after reaching the hospital.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
Over 100000 Men Walk Out of Mines
in Twenty States on Gigantic Strike
HALF MILLION ORGANIZED MINERS
LAY DOWN TOOLS -TIE-UP COMPLETE

LAY THE BLAME FOR BREAKING OFF OF RELATIONS
UPON THE SHOULDERS oPERAToRs-LEWIs IN
FORMAL STATMENT, DECLARES WALKOUT WILL
CAUSE "DIsoLACTION OF INDUSTRY" AND AFFECT
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS THROUGHOUT THE
NATIoN-NO LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
DEATH OF MR.. H. S. BEvELs

Mr.. H. S. Bevels a proment
farmer of the Old Camp Ground
neighborhood, .died last Friday after
an illness of several months duration.
The funeral was held Saturday
afternoon in the Old Camy Ground
Church, Rev. Wayne Alliston and Rev.
j. E. Hobson conducting the services.
Burial ws made in the Camp Ground
Cemetery.
In the passing of this good man the
community loses one of its very best
citizens. He was past 5S years old
and had lived his entire lifetime in
the community. He was beloved as
a neighbor and friend and esteemed
and highly respected by all who knew
him.
He is servived by a widow; two
sons, Buster and Vardaman Bevels;
one daughter, Miss Beulah Bevels
mother Mr.. P. Jenkins; two sisters,
Mrs. S. H. Haire and Mrs. Lee Clark,
all Of this city.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07

o o o o o
Both operators and miners stand firm in the
try wide strike which has closed than 5000 mnes
leaving 100000 idle Operators claim many
non-union miners who idle Saturday observance
of the anniversary of the eight hour day. have returned
o to work. o
Both sides agree, however that the strike is prac-
tca 100 per cent perfect in the great central compe
tive fields Of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and western Penn
sylvania. o
Operators assert that many pits are in operation
in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky Tennessee and
0 Alabama. o
q Kansas operators have issued notices of their new
scale providing for $3.50 day instead of the $3.50
o named in the present agreement. o
Anthracite miners claimed victory Monday on o
receipt of offer of several independent companies to
grant the miners wage demands if the men would re-
O turn to work Immediately
President John L. Lewis of the miners, told the o
House Labor committee Monday that the miners were
prepared to stay indefinitely if need be, until the
operators sign basic contracts for the eompetrye
O central field.
o O o o o o o o o o 0 y
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
is THERE OIL
in This SECTION?
Wells Being Drilled At Oxford,
Houston And Teasdale to
Test it Out--Geologists Claim
This to Be The Next Big Oil
Field of The World.

Is there oil in Mississippi? This
much mooted question has been ask
ed and debated for the past few
years. Eminent geologists stake their
reputation on their opinion that Mis-
sissippi has oil, and that the state will
pl owe to be the next big oil field of
the world.
There never has yet been suffi-
cient test to prove whether there is
oil or not. There is only one positive
way to determine-and that is to drill.
Most all the attempts have been
made in South Mississippi, while the
consensus of opinion of geologists is
that North Mississippi, is decidedly the
most favorable part of the state for
exploration. Practically all test wells
have been drilled in the southern part
of the state with exception of the
Charleston we'll This one well is no
conplete test. They drilled years
at Eldorado, Ark, and had put down
II wells in that immediate vicinity
before they struck the oil. Charles
ton people are not convinced that they
havn't oil in that section, and propose
to continue the test at some future
time.
Houston, Mississippi believes there
is oil in that vicinity. A we'll was sunk
to the depth of 1850 feet when an ac-
cident occurred that destroyed the
hole making it impossible to continue
the drilling. The excellent showing
found in the we'll made the promoters
more confident than ever, so they
moved the derrick north Just 20 feet
from the old hole and started new
we'll. At last report thev were getting
along fine with the drilling and the
bit was down 500 or 600 feet. Now
you skeptics, watch that Houston we'll
Oxford believes there is oil in that
vicinity they believe it strong enough
{, nut down a hole to find out. A
derrick is up and drilling outfit is
being installed on site about ~ or
miles west of Oxford. The machin-
ery will be installed and ready for
drilling possibly this week.
The citizens of the Teasdale COM
munity believe there is oil in that vi
cinitv-they back their judgement by
putting down a hole to find out. A
drilling plant was installed on a site
on Mr.. Fred Lambs farm across the
Yocona river from Teasdale, and is in
oueration. The drill was started last
Saturday and went down 100 feet that
dav.
Water Valley believes there is oil
in this vicinity. State Geologist, DIR,
r. N. Lowe, and eminent geologists
such as Rhinehold, Eastman, Murray,
Lovewell and others have passed on
this section and believe there is oil
here. Tn a few weeks an attempt will
be made to raise funds TO put dowp
hole to find out whether there is OF
or not.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
WILL GAFFENY SHOT,
SLUCCED, ROBBED
Shot in Head By Thugs, and
Lies Unconscious in Memphis
Hospital. No Hopes Enter
tanned For His Life and
Death Expected Amy Minute.

Will Gaffeny, the eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter j. Gaffeny of this city,
lies unconscious in a Memphis hos
pital with a bullet in his brain, un
conscious and momentarily expected
to die.
About / o'clock Saturday morning
Mr.. Gaffeny was discovered by switch
men in the vicinity of Iowa avenue.
when found he was wandering along
the |. c. track in a dazed condition.
As soon as the switchmen came to Mr..
Gaffeny they discovered he was in
terrible condition-that he had been
shot and was wandering around un-
conscious of his actions. The men
notified the city authorities immed-
lately and in response city ambu-
lance came and carried the injured
man to the City hospital. After an
examination the surgeons discovered
that Mr.. Gaffeny had been shot, the
bullet entering his right temple and
apparently lodging in the skull over
the left eye. An operation was per-
formed and two pieces of lead were
extracted from the wound, but the
piece of bullet lodged over his left
eye was not disturbed.
The family here was notified about
9 o'clock Saturday morning and Peter
j., the father, and Peter, Jr. a brother,
went Immediately to the bedside of
son and brother. Everything possible is
being done for the injured man but
the physicians cannot give out word
of hope and believe that it is only a
question of a few hours until the
wounds will result in death.
1t no time since found has, Mr..
Gafeny recovered full consciousness,
and he has not teen able to tell who
did it or how the terrible deed was
done. One time, just for a moment,
he seemed to recognize his brother
Peter. and when asked who did it,
and how it was done, replied Il was
shot, slugged. and robbed" then re-
lapsed into unconscinsness and has
never even recognized anyone since
or uttered word.
Mr.. Gaffeny was employed by an
investment and brokerage firm as
office man. Saturday morning men,
ber of the firm coming to the office
found the door locked and then start
ed to investigate Mr.. Gaffeny's alb
sence, with the result that he was
found in the hospital. 1t is not known
whittier Mr.. Gaffeny was shot in the
Office and robbed there or whether he
was attacked while on his way to his
apartment after closing the office.
What the robbers secured is not
definitely known but it is reported to
be possibly $50 in cash besides other
personal belongings.
Will Gaffney was Water Valley
reared boy and was highly esteemed
by all. The news of the terrible
tragedy was a great shock to the FAM
lily and the world of friends
here, and the deepest sympathy is ex-
tended to the family in their hour O
sorrow.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
STATE CONVENTION
W. M. u, MEETS
HERE APR. ll-l3

Members of the local Baptist
Church are working necessarily to
carry out the plans they have to make
the State Convention meeting of the
w. n. L. one of the grandest meetings
ever held in the history of the associa-
ton.
The state officials have prepared
one of the most interesting programs
for the meeting this year that has ever
been put on. Numbers of prominent
church workers from out of the state
will be present and every effort will
be made to make the program both
and highly instructive.
Rev Wayne Alliston and all mem
bers of the local Baptist Church have
their shoulders at the wheel and are
fully determined to push the big con-
vention over the top. No wcrk or
expense are being spared to make the
meeting one grand success in every
detail. All committees are we'll up
with their We. < aaf the deleg1les are
assured a great meeting and royai
entertainment.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07

The mechanics and laboring men
employed in the local /. G. railroad
shops have been delt "solar plexus"
blow by the retrenchment program
inaugrated by the railroad company.
AS a result hundreds of employees are
without employment and seeking any
line of work possible to secure in or
der 20 live.
The local I. C. shops under normal
conditions employ from 600 to 800
men. Less than a year ago the rail-
road company began to reduce the
force and systematically cut down the
number of the force each month. The
climax, however, was reached during
the past two weeks when wholesale
reduction was made at one time, cut
ting the entire force down to
possible $50 men. Every department
of the shops was effected and no favor
shown.-old timers and the best me-
chanics as well as colored help
ers were suspended. From an ef-
ficiency standpoint the big shops is
now q total failure. There is not
mechanics enough employed to even
''man" the machines and only light. re-
pair work is possible to be done. Of
ficials of the company claim the rolling
stock is all in good repair-that bus
incss is on the "bum," and that their
engines and cars now in service can
well care for the business they now
have for some time to come before any
repair work will be needed. The Of
ficials claim they are running very
few trains and what few they do run
are running eight"
Local officials cannot give the sus-
pended men any information as to
the probable length of the suspension
and the men entertain very little hope
of early resumption of work.
The running men have also been
affected by the suspensions and many
of them have been without work for
months while others have only been
Scaled" a few times each month.
Local business has been practically
paralized by the big suspensions,
this together with the bad financial
condition of the farmers, the burden
some taxes imposed and general de-
moralized condition of the whole
country, make a serious condition for
our local merchants. However, they
are bravely pushing ahead and all are
doing the best they can to make the
best of decidedly bad situation.
The north Mississippi herald., 1922-04-07
Went Out Only After All Ef-
forts at Conference with
Operators Had Failed.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 31.-Cosl
production was stopped tonight py
the union coal miners, who quit their
DAYS work in the mines of 20 states
with the avowed policy Of remaining
idle indefinitely to force the operators
to accept the miners terms for new
wage contracts.
Officials at the headquarters here
of the United Mine Workers OF Amer.
lea declared that the suspension would
not only include half million work
ers, but also at least 100000 nonunion
men would join in the walkout.
No last minute instructions were
issued from headquarters, and the on
ly significant conference held during
the day by President John L Lewis
was with Lonnie Jackson, president
of the Kentucky union district, where
5000 union men will continue at work
because their working agreement with
operators has another year to run.
During the day Mr.. Lewis declared
that the suspension of work by Kan
sas union miners would not be avert
ed by action of the Kansas indus
trial court ordering the wage scales
of the last two years be continued for
80 days. In a formal statement to-
night the union chief declared the ma
tionwide walkout would affect "hun-
dreds of thousands of citizens" not d.
rectly engaged in the coal industry,
and he reiterated his charge that Q
operators had forced "the strike upon
the miners"
In addition to the Kentuck Miners,
union men in Nova Scotia will remain
at work, but those in the western Ca
madam provinces were expected TO
Join the suspension. The conference
over the Kentucky situation was said
by its participants to have been
general view of the situation there,
with President Lewis taking the posi-
ton that the union must obey its con-
tract with the operators.
Calls Tie-up Complete.
Numerous reports from the coal fields
of the country also reached head.
Quarters. which Mr.. Lewis declared
indicated a complete tie-up OF all
union fields. These reports also show
ed that $4,000 union men would 90
left in the mines to protect the prop
ertv from damage, and the only
trouble between operators and miners
in this connection was reported from
Washington, where operators were
said to be obiecting to paying tne
wages provided for in the contracts
that expired at midnight