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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
Members of State
 Aero Squadron Are
 Arriuing at School

Montgomery. July B. Special. )-- Members of the 135th aerial observa- tion squadron, Alabama national guard. began arriving in Montgon- cry tonight by airplane, automobile and train for the first annual en- campment and school, which will be held at the intermediate air depot here for 13 days beginning Saturday.
 Mai. James A. Meissner. Alabamf.' s leading ace in the World war. and commander of the squadron, was the first to arrive. coming to Montgom. cry in his airplane and bringing with him his adjutant. mess sergeant and two cooks. Eight planes will come to Montgomery from Birmingham for the instructions and maneuvers. and sl men and four officers will partici- : pate.
 The camp will be under the super vision of Maj. Henry B. Claggett. of- ficer in charge of the air service in the Fourth corps area. while instruc- ticns will be given by officers and enlisted men sent to the camp from the United States army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
BIRMINGHAM MAN POPULAR CHOICE
 ID PARTY HONOR
Chosen Unanimously to Suc- eeed Late Editor Barrett as Democratic National
 Committeeman--PIedgeS
 Committeeman
Fly FRED H. GORMLEY Montgomery Bureau, Tho Age-Hernld, 10 IftFaf AaftonaI Hank Hufttiu

2sI-2 First National Bank Building
 Montgomery, July 2S.[(Speclal.) )--- Walter Moore of Birmingham, coal operator, life long democrat. leader of civic affairs for many years, was elected national committeeman for Alabama by the unanimous vote of the state democratic executive com mittee Friday afternoon. He will succeed Edward ". Barrett, publish CT of The Birmingham Age Herald, who died July H..
 MT Moore's name was the only one placed in nomination and Hugh White. assistant secretary of the state committee. cast the unanimous vote of the committee for him. Va rlous other names had been mem tlcned in connection with this honor Ary position. but when the time came to select MT. Barretts success sor. MT Moore's was the only one submitted. Mir Moore was nominated by J. C. Milner of Vernon, who made short address in his interest Judge Mika Sollie of Ozark follow ed with ansther short addrosss for him. Then on motion voting by formal ballot was dispensed with and Mr. Moore was declared Ala bama's national committeeman.
 Tribute to Barrett
 The committee by rising vote adopted a resolution memorializing the life and work of Mir. Moore's predecessor MT. Barrett. who had been worker In the ranks of the democratic party from the moment he became a citizen of Birmingham 25 years ago The reso:ution was of fered by Arthur F. Fite of Jasper. It follows:
 "Whereas, the death of Edward W. Bsrrett has deprived the democratic party of the services of one of it's sbiest and most useful represents tives, both in the field of journal ism and as a member of the great national democratic executive com mlttee. and
 "Nhereas, this committee recog- nizes that his departure has brought about a loss to the people of the state and to our party which will be felt for many years; now, there fore. be It resolved
 "First-That we express our pro found sorrow at the death of our beloved friend.
 "Second--That we are grateful for his splendid and unselfish services in behalf of the democratic party of this state and nation.
 "Third-That we record with pride and satisfaction the fact that he was a faithful and worthy repre- sentative of the democratic party of Alabama as A member of the supreme tribunal of our party and most worthy and useful citizen.
 .TTourth-That we extend to nis widow and family the assurance or our sincere sympathy, together with the hope that they may find con soiation in the widespread esteem and affection and confidence which was so abundantIy bestowed upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
NEGREss WOUNDED

Kate Smith. negroes. 1901 Ninth avenue, north, was shot through the left shoulder and dangerously wounded yesterday morning about 11:30 o'clock at her residence, by Jim Williams. negro In what both termed friendly scuffle over d pis tol The woman was taken to Hiil- man hospital whore shs was re ported resting well late last night. Although the shooting was claimed to be accidental by both parties con cerned Williams was arrested by Detectives Lee. McAdory. Patterscr and Giles. and charged with assault with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
! COLORADO CITY IS
 THREATENED BY CREEK
Bv Aaeo~inted P-ess

Denver. Col. July 2s.---Cherry Creek. which runs through portion of the city of Denver. went over It's banks at Speer boulevard and Logan streets tonight and residents in the district were warned to move A cioudburst at Parker. Col. was re- sponsible.
 The point where the creek left it's banks Is three blocks east of Broad way. the principal north and south thoroughfare in Denver. At s o'clock tn creek was still rising,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
. REPORT OF DEATH IS
 SOMEWHAT EXAGGERATED

Joshua Samson. negro, traveiei all the way in a "sIde-door Pull mingham. arriving here last night to give himself up to the police depart ment, confessing upon his arrival here thaat he was wanted for the murder of a negro woman which ha committed last February. It was found after an investigation that Joshua had been misinformed and that his victi mwas still living. Ee is being held at police headquarters pending further investigation into the case and for the officers to lo- cate his alleged victim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
FOUR ENT0MBED MEN
 RESCUED FROM FIRE
By Associated Press

Murphysboro, HE, July zS.-The four men trapped by flames in a shaft of the Midway Coal company's mine near Ward. 10 miles northeast of this city, when they went down to investigate the fire in the shaft were rescued late tonight by a mine shaft team directed by Frank Rcs- bottom, late mine inspector of Du- Quofn. III Tho last one of the four was taken from the shaft shortly be- fore midnight. about an hour after the other three had been liberated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
RAIL EXPERT ID SUPERVISE COAL
 DURING STRIKE
Henry B. Spencer, War Time Rail Chief, Honored With New PoSt-Federal Ad-
 viSory Also Named
Late Developments

Henry B. Spencer, general pur- chasing agent for the war-time railroad administration. was aD- pointed federal coal administra- tor for the duration of the coal strike emergency by President Harding.
 Senator BOrnh. chairman of the Senate labor committee, com ferred, with President Harding vieh regard to the bill proposing a federal commission to Inquire into the coal industry.
 President Harding, 1t was raid at the White House, contem- plates no new step in the coal strike situation, feeling confident that enough coal will be pro- duced eventually to meet the cOuntry'H needs.
 Secretary Hoover announced the governors of 23 states have undertaken to erect the machiu- cry necessary to cOntrol profit teerin@ md the distribution of coal within their borders.
 Governor McCray of Indiana announced after conference with Indiana operators that tho operators said they would not enEOtinte e four-state agreement with rhe United Mine Workers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
Strike Bulletins
 From All Sections
By Associated Press

Aurtfn. Tex, July zS----The cn-
 fire city of DenisoB was placed
 under mnrtiaI law by Governor
 Neff in n supplemental proclnmH-
 ton issued today. The prociama-
 ton became effective 1 o'clock
 D. fodny.
 Kansas City, Mo-. July 2s.-The
 district president of the Missouria.
 Kansas and Oklahoma miners
 unions in executive session here tO-
 day drew up letter to Harry N.
 Taylor. president of the Southwest ern Interstate Coal Operators asso-
 cIation declining his proposal for . joint conference with the association
 at present.
 Baltimore, July 2s.--Negotiatiors for separate settler-ent of the shopmen's strike on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad ended abruptly this afternoon when Chairman W. J..
 McGee of the system shop federation
 in conference here notified Vice President Charles w Galloway that he and his associates were unwilling to pro sed while the possibility ex- ists fr national settlement. Mir Galloway thereupon withdrew tae pro ,sals which h had laid before the shopmen earlier in the week and
 
 ohio will go ahead with It's efforts to build up its shop forces to normal Nashville, Tenn, July 2S.-The Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis railway will n6t restore seniority rights to the shop craft workers who have gone on strike, according to an announcement made tonight by whiteford R. Cole. president of the road.
 The rights of all men employed to take the place of the strikers will be fully protected, MT. Cole said.
 MT Cole stated that approximately 1850 men were at work at the N. C. & St. l.. shops this morning. Under normal conditions about l,500
 men are employed.
 Jackson. Miss. July 2s.--Goxernor Lee NJ Russell will not call out troops in connection with the strike condition at Meridian until he is sat isfied that the local authorities are unable to cope with the situation. he told his secretary here today by tele- phone from his summer home at Gulfport.
 | The governors statement was in TcQit lB ItQQCSt tiOAi ~.ANAt tt't business men at a meeting held yes terday that state troops be sent there to guard railroad property. ------ Denison- Tex July 2S.--Col. C. H. Nimon. martial law commander here, tonight announced that he had re- quested Gov. Fat NJ. Neff to send him moro state troops in order that he may adequately patrol the mart al law zone. which was extended late today by the governor to include the entire city.
 Macon, Ga, July 2s.-Central of Georgia railway shopmen who went on strike win be allowed untp Au- gust to return and retain their seniority. according to advertise ments appearing in newspapers to- day, over cns signatures of " A. Winburn. president of the road Knoxville, Tenns July ss.--A conn mittee of operators to assist in car- rying out the federal coal conserva- tion program in Tennessee and south- eastern Kentucky was appointed at a : meeting of the southern Appaiacniar
 Coal Operators association here to-
 day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
MEET AUGIsT 9

Heflin. July Especial )--E. J. Landers. principal of the county high school has called meeting of the patrons and friends of the school to meet August ?. The object for the meeting is to make arrangements to take care of boarding students, and enlarge the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
GUARD MUsTERED IN

Engineers of the Alabkma national guard, has been mustered in here with membership of approximately seventy-five officers and men. Ray mond Jones has been appointed cap tain. Edward Jones. first lieutenant. and w. H. Bianton, second lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29

The story of the disappearance of the four submarines was brought to Los Angeles by the liner City of Honolulu. Captain Thomas W. Sher- idan, from New York, Captain Sher- idan said that yesterday below En- senada, the City of Honolulu sight ed a cloud of smoke, distance away and changed It's course to learn the cause.
 "1t was submarine, badly
 smoking" he said. 1t made no
 answer to our signals"
 Lost ships Missed.
 Later" continued Captain Sheri- dan, Eve signalled the tender Beaver, which had the submarines in convoy. At first, she made no answer to our signals, but later responded to our semaphore offer of assistance. She said she had eight submarines in con- voy and needed no help"
 A message received at the sub- marines base at Los Angeles harbor from Commander Roy L. Stoyer, In command of the submarine flotiila, stated he had eight submarines in convoy. The message contained no reference to the other four.
 The Submarine base also inter- cepted a message from the tender Beaver to the L-S, ordering her to stand by to take a tow line from the L-5.
 Officers at the submarine base to- night were said to be unable to ac- count for these two craft, or the other two of the L-type reported missing.
 It was believed definite informa- tion concerning the vessels would not be received here before tomor- row when the flotila was due at Acapulco. Mex to take in tow the submarine S-32 recently disab abled.
 The other eight craft of the flotilla were the H-2, the H-s. H-4. H-5. H-6 H-7, HIS, and H-9.
 Captain Sheridan said he counted only eight submarines when he met the flotilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
Return Of Shopmen To
 Work Expected After
 Tuesday Conferences
President Concludes 48 Hours of Conferences Where Plan of Settlement Was Drafted Which Is Ex- pected to Be Accepted at Separate
 Conferences Next Tuesday
By Associ ated Pross

Washington, July 28Proposes settling railroad stre drawn by President Harding and hours with labor leaders railway presented of of groups Tuedaythe railroad in New employer envoys in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
Part of FIotiU 7ound
 For Hanptc ssss<oads Is Lost, Fast4 s1er Reports
One Craft Seen Once to Be Badly Smoking and Made No Reply to Signal, Was Reported-Tender Ship Was Not Informed of Any Miss
 ing From Group of 12
By Associated Press

Angeles, July 2sFour Tuesday for Hampton Roads fiot scheduled for today missnx Lower California south of Ensen
 The crafts said be L6 of which built a Lona Beach,, Cal. during the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29

Knoxville. Tenns July ss.-A conn mittee of operators to assist in car- rying out the federal coal conserva- ton program in Tennessee and south- eastern Kentucky was appointed at a meeting of the southern Appaiacniap Coal Operators association here to- dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-29

Macon. Ga. July 2s.-Central of Georgia railway shopmen who went on strike win be allowed untp Au- gust 1 to return and retain their seniority. according to advertise ments appearing in newspapers to- day, over chs signatures of A. Winburn. president of the road
Evening star., 1922-06-04
Gated" blurted young Starr. "I-

Gated" blurted young Starr. i"
The Judge raped his lknuckles on
the table Were not ready for argu-
ment. But 1 can use a few facts" He
turned to Goff, but before the Judge
had time to put question the man
dragged a document from his pocket
and tossed it upon the table.
There's q fact-that's my deed"
Winn did not pick it up. In law his
acumen was rarely at fault. Here was
one of those self-betraying. persons
who are known in courts. as ready
witnesses" -. 49, :. go.
II appreciate. your spirit Of CO.
operation" said ,Winn dryly,. but i
have stated that the claim matter is
not for this court. .Corrison, must
act on this mans complaint, but only
in the way of. stopping, YOU. two men
from manling each other" He pulled
out a drawer and searched for legal
blank.
He was aware that. .Blaisdell had
picked up the paper which. Con had
thrown on the table. The judge took
plenty of time in locating the blank
in the table drawer. The city man
unfolded the alleged deed, examined
the writing and held the paper be-
tween himself. and the table lamp.
His exclamation Of establishment
called the attention of all in the
room.
Judge, the date of this deed is
fully twenty years earlier than the
date of the watermark in this sheet
Of paper.
"kour conclusion Is. therefore. Mr..
Evening star., 1922-06-04

a company of timber operators. In
Ragmuff township. .-'
'"Bring those men to my office"
winn commanded the officers.
/ He gave no orders to exclude the
public from the proposed hearing;
olamon would not have understood
such star-chamber methods.
Davenport was waiting with his
daughter at the foot OF the outside
stairway when the judge arrived
there.
From some remarks dropped by
those men when they were fighting
it has occurred to me that I have a
special interest in this matter" ex-
planned the mill owner. Wtnn escorted
the two into the ONCE and gave them
seats At his table. Starr. the law stu
dent, was in the ONCE when they en-
tered. He had been studying and he
hastily replaced the big books on the
shelves and cleared the table, stack
ing his: scattered papers. &c
The folks from the street packed
the little room and stood on the
stairs without.
The judges sharp questions drew
out the facts quickly. The man whom
he had recognised was Dan Corrison.
The other man stated that his name
was Cyrus Goff He declared that he
was the last one of the pioneer Goffs
Of the Wild Mountain region. that he
had been carried to the far west by
his folks when he was child. that
he had recently paved over musty
old phpera in his fasher.a security boz
Evening star., 1922-06-04

ON the porch the lawyer went to q
man who was roughly dressed
and whose hat brim was tipped low.
AN incog is a great thing, Dave,
the, man remarked. Nobody on the
stagecoach knew me. AS / wrote
you, it's strictly incog. II don't
have waffies and two days OF fishing
with you, my nerves will be sticking
out all over me like a quill-pig's
brtstles. They told me you were hold
ing court All over Of course"
NO, took a recess and hustled
across here to the tavern. ss' had
business outside. Your note was a
good excuse"
IF my title slips out Of you, I'll
brain you"
I'm making you SO thoroughly and
strictly incog that I'm going to call
ON you to stand by over here in the
shadows and referee a little matter.
You're UP here for sport-you may az
we'll get your sporting blood to circu-
lating."
SURE agreed the man heartily.
'rhe minute I get into the edge Of
the woods, away from that internal
plug hat. feel like a pagan"
Come along. son." the judge told
Biaisdel1 when the two swung of the
porch and passed the young man.
Winn led the way into an alley be-
tween the general store and, q stable
eBIaisdelf, told you I'd drop around
and let you know when had made
up my mind that your way of settling
am argument was the right way. You
chose dstS II what think you are
Evening star., 1922-06-04

here. Seeing you every day put the
courage in me to spend my nights in
study"
For the first time in his life David
Winn was revealing pride in achieve
ment- He was bringing to the secret
shrine of his love the one great
trophy of his life.
She did not reply to him. and her
silence made him snap his head
around quickly and stare at her. She
was gazing past him at something
else. Winn did not Immediately fol-
low that gaze to It's object. Her de-
meanor proved more absorbing
matter for his attention just then.
In his law practice he had made the
study of unconscious expression a
fad; it was his method of getting at
the truth. Now he realized that he
was looking at a girl who was in
love-wholly, devotedly and with alb
solute self-surrender. He glanced
over his shoulder. His law student.
Jack Starr. was standing in the road.
returning her gaze. .-:
"Dave!" she gasped, awaking. II
haven't thought of it that way"
He struggled out of his chair and
strobe off across the lawn, his hands
behind him. clasped. Then he whirled
and came back slowly. 'Lora," he
SAID gently, there's an old English
adAge, No man can gather cherries
in Kent at the season. of Christmas
1 should have remembered Tiny
father used to say it. Do you love
that boy?"
"Yes, Dave"
Has ne said anything to you yet?"
NO: He seems to be afraid TO say
anything"
fmperfoua gesture.
Evening star., 1922-06-04
and had. found deeds to. timberi.nd

and had found deeds TO. timberfand.
in the east.
why didn't your father take steps
to realize on. his property. sirT' -
He always said 1t was no use to
go back and fight the timber thieves
The judge made long survey OF
the man who called himself the Con
heir The light had been dim on the
side OF Moosemane, but the fellow,
Winn decided, was unquestionably
the man with whom Blaisdell had
conferred.
My friend" said the judge after
contemplation. finding the mans eyes
shifty and his demeanor lacking can
dor, your claim as to the lands is
not for this court. If you ask for pro-
lection from assault, I can arrange
that matter"
Davenport leaned close to the judge
and whispered in his ear: Make il
easy for Corrison. He's really fighting
for me, though he doesn't know it,
have been keeping my ownership OF
the Ragmuff township quiet till
Blaisdell and l can get the corpora
tion business well started"
Young Starr touched the judges
elbow when his honor resumed his
scrutiny of the uneasy claimant
Starr was very pale and much dis
turbed I'D like permission to ad-
dress the court, SIR" he pleaded in
low tones.
Il see no reason why you should
mess into this thing" returned Winn
indulgently.
DLAISDELL was in the room, stand
II ing at the end of the table. AL
though the judge had deprecated the
use of fists in combat, he understood
the science of punching swiftly and
relentlessly with words. 'Blaisdell
do YOU know this man."
NO sir"
IT saw you talking with him on tffe
side of Moosemane a little while
ago"
It was like a short-arm hook to
the jaw: the city man WINGED. He
was asking me where your oh1ce
was" he stated, after hesitation.
He knew where this office is To-
Evening star., 1922-06-04

| more surprise than anger in the
judges tone.
| The city man took one step nearer.
| 'If you want to play that hunch, go
to it"'.
The Judge shook his head. I'm not
much Of fellow to use my fists"
Il may have had little more prac-
| tice in that line" said Blaisdell
| patronizingly. Il have few medals
as boxing amateur"
| Good, But I'm not the champion
of the Wild Mountain region, and
| you'd get no medal for licking me
and I'd win no ground by licking
! you. 1t would be only a cheap
brawl-no real stakes up" He turn
ed away, but Immediately he faced
Blaisdell. However it seems to be
| between you and me from now on.
| son. When I'm convinced that we
can really settle the dispute with our
fists I'll drop around and let you
| know"
X X
DEFORE Judge Winn had taken a
- dozen steps down the trail there
1
| and the nature OF the outcries sug-
| gested that other parties were resort
ing to the kind of arbitrament that
his honor had repudiated.
| He hurried. and Blaisdell followed
few PAGES behind.
| In the square near the judges office
| throng was massed around two men
who had been fighting. Constables
were holding them apart
| AS the judge forced his way
through the press he passed a car
riage in which Sturgis Davenport and
| Lora were seated. "A constable has
| been hunting for you. Judge" stated
the mill owner. "One of the gladi-
ators wants your help"
| The man, apprised by the voices of
| the crowd that Judge Winn had ar
rived. began to shout, demanding that
| the other man be placed under bonds
to keep the peace. Il want to go
onto my timberlands and be let
| alone" he cried.
Judge, he's a liar and a thief"
roared the other. The judge knew
that man. He was the field boss for
Evening star., 1922-06-04

man-Blaisdell" stated the mill
owner.
The judge nodded. Davenport went
on: II expect to make a very close
hitch with Blaisdell."
"Business?"
"Of course" He looked at Winn
and :wrinkled his forehead. "Oh, I
see what you mean. However, Wen
let the young folks take care of that.
But as to business-Tve about decid-
i ed, with Blaisdell's cooperation. to
make it Davenport, Incorporated.
Bigger opportunities! So, Dave, I
think you'll be getting job pretty
soon attending to the legal details
Hire somebody else. 1 keep away
from corporation practice"
Great Scott! Is there any kind Of
practice that you do want?"
I'm on a case right now. I'm rep
resenting those two children over
There. They're in love. Jack Starr Is
bound to make good"
Under your tuition, Dave" queried
the mill owner satiricaly, but with a
smile,
'"rm grounding him in the law, Mr..
Davenport. He has the right stun in
him. He doesn't need to follow my
example about fees My system is
strictly for myself-and Olamon.
Jack will settle somewhere else."
X X X \
THE father took thought, surveying
! his daughter and her lover. Then
he beckoned to them and they came
10
since your mother went on to blessed
ness have been dreading the day
when You'd come to me, 'as you come
now. She would have known what to
say to you. Are you sure Of, your