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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
VIGILANTES SEEK I 0| ENFORCE MORAL CODE,,' |0PEN FIGHT FOLLOWS.
By Associated Pres.

Eldorado. Ark. November 2s.-A man known only by the name of John Few Clothes" alleged owner of an undesirable resort, was shot and killed; "Slim" Sanders, another resort keeper, and several others were tarred and feathered. and consider able number of alleged objectionable persons were driven out of the Smackover oil field section in se- ries of raids last night and early to- day, made by party of 200 vigilantes from various towns in 0uachita county. according to reports received here tonight.
 A band of oil workers. numbering about 25, is reported to have resented the attempt to expel undesirable characters, and to have fired on the raiders, number of shots having been exchanged. The arrival of Sheriff John E. Newton and number of deputies from Camden. stopped the fight. and so far as can be learned tonight, no members of the citizens "committee" were wounded.
 Flew Clothes" who was killed. re- fused to leave the oil field section, and according to reports received here, defied the raiders, telling them to Come on, boys; I've only one life, anyway" He Is said to have been shot as he was drawing his pistol
 At least one and probably more of the alleged objectionable resorts in the Smackover section were burned during the raids, and the inmates or dered to leave immediately. Almost all the undesirables who were the ob- jects of the raids are Reported to have left tonight, and no further trouble is expected by the officers.
 The trouble rose, according to re- ports received here, when a number of the 1awless element who have flocked to the oil fields during the past few months. failed to heed warn ings given them Sunday and Monday country. Following two murders within a few days the 'yigilantesv visited Ouachita City and other set dement's in the oil fields Sunday night and issued warnings. Several proprietors of questionable resorts were said to have been flogged by the committee and the resort in which one man was said to have been slain. was burned. On Monday, a second visit of white-robed and masked men was made to the field and a second warning was issued.
 Last night the "vigilantes" made a third trip with the announced in- tention of enforcing the warnings previously given, and fight ensued when they met with resistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
'oday Hello, U. s. A. Go It Alone. We May Have Ships. By ARTHUR BRISBANE

On the sky above New York city yesterday a flying man wrote in smoke, plainly legible. the words, Hello, U. s. A"
 That's interesting in various ways. It puts a finishing touch on adver- Using to use the sky for preferred position" Ii isn't entirely new. The first great advertisement was the rainbow, advertising the fact that there wouldn't be any more floods. When you see Hello. U. $. A." writ ten across the sky by friendly American flyer, you say, Very in teresting." Now let's be careful hat no flyers from Asia or Europe ever improve on that Hello, U. IS. A. How much will you pay if we promise not to destroy your greatest cities"
 The French have started the Ego 1t alone' program, encouraged by Lloyd Georges fail from power. The French cabinet votes to seize German mines in case the Germans fail to make on January 15 a payment that they cannot make Woe to the van quished," is always true. Woe to the v.ctors. also, if they lack discretion,
 Invading Germany and confiscat- ing part of it will not make Germany nay thousands of millions in gold that she has not got. It may bring bolshevism to the edge of the Rhine. France wouldn't find that com fortable.
 one hundred and thirty-two for ship subsidy, 93 against. in the House. It looks like ship subsidy. The country ought to have ships in peace and can't live without them in war.
 Enemies of the ship subsidy say it will cost s75,ooo.ooo year instead of sso.ooo, ooo All right. cheap at the price. If we get the ships.
 When the last war started the country spent thousand million dollars hastily and got. among other funk, 5000. 100000 worth of wooden ships that it can't give away Whether we can build up navy as we used to do, we don't know. But we do know that we can't create ships profitably in hurry.
 Mayor Thompson of Chicago re- ceives Clemenceau courteously, of course All good people will do the same. Many will not agree with MT. clemenceaus idea as to the duty of America and the rest of the world toward France. But all decent men will respect his earnest patriotism and will welcome him as the French welcomed Benjamin Franklin when he crossed the ocean long ago to ursa upon Europe friendship and help for his native land. Not to welcome
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
|. l. P. II DESERT DYER MEASURE |N| r \ # F|L|BUsTER|
Underwood Asserts Demo- crats Will Tie Up All Busi- ness Until Anti-Lynching
 Bill Is Killed
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
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 Indications tonight are that the republicans have abandoned their fight in the Senate fo rthe Dyer anti lynching bill. No agreement to that effect. however. has been reached. Because tf that fact. democratic leaders will take no chances. Senator Underwood tonight reiterated his statement from the floor today that the bill would disregard the consti- tuition and deprive states of their most sacred rights.
 Until we come to an understand ing that the bill will not be pressed, we will continne the filihuster. and prevent the transaction of all busi- ness however important it might be-" said the democratic leader.
 Capitalization Predicted
 Senator Harrison, who is acting as first lieutenant to the leader, in a formal statement tonight declared that even no appropriation hi.Lwould be considered prior to March 1, if republicans persisted in their efforts to put across the Dyer measure.
 It is anticipated that on reconven- ing Friday republican leaders will formally capitulate. For their negro constituents they will have demon strated the impossibility of putting the hiil across. and the folly of per- sisting in the attempt, 1t is under stood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
FARMERS URGED TO TRY NEW METHOD IN
 FIGHT ON WEEvILS.
Rv As.ociate,,r rr..s

Washington. November 29--Plant- CTS throughout the south. especially those growing cotton on low yielding land, were urged today by the de- partmcnt of agriculture to give dur ing the coming season a wide spread and thorough trial of the new method of boil weevil control de- veloped by C. D. Smith at the Flo-- ida state experiment station at Gainesville. Fla. and recently an- nounced by Dr. Wilton Newell of the Florida state plant board
 In it's first official announcement or the subject. the department of agriculture said, 1t took great in- terest in the new method as an nouneed in the Florida bulletin deal ing with the experiments of MT. Smith
 Tn these experiments. which were conducted in northern Florida,; said the depa rtments announcement. pounds of seed cotton per acre: the untreated checks. averaged only 1Ci pounds Of seed cotton per acre or an average increase of 2s5 pounds of seed cotton per acre in all testa. The average cost of treatment for the entire season was si 57 per acre. The new method consists of the re- mova1 and destruction of all squares on the plants at time when about two squares per plant are present This operation destroys a large per- centage of the weevils and is inn mediatels. followed by a thorough dusting to poison the terminal buds where the remaining weeyils are forced to feed
 This announcement is particularly important because 1t apparently Of fers' means of controlling the boil veevil on low yielding land on which 1t has so far been unprofitable to use the dnsting method X verv large proportion of the cotton crop is produced on low yielding land and the bureau Of entomology is greatly pleased that this method has been developed. we'll knowing Professor Newelfs standing as careful and reliable investigator. and urged a widespread and thorough trial rf this method during the coming sea son wherever the conditions appear suitabie for it's use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
BILLION MARK IN BANK u EA R | N GS r FOR B|RM|NGHAM
November, Shorter Than Best Previous Period, Makes Record With Total of
 S121,O63

Birmingham reached its billion dollar clearing house record a month ahead of time.
 Bank clearlngs In November amounted to si21,0s3,ooe and that made the total for the Il months of the year si.o03, ,s5s, GOO. This com pares with total of ssso,96s.ooO in 1920, the prior high years record. and sS99,33s. .0o0 in 1921. November established new months record considering it's two holidays, Armis- tice Day and Thanksgiving. and it being day shorter than October. The average days clearings were larger in November than In October which had three more business or clearing house days.
 The increase for the month of Noveasber over the same month last year is 44 per cent. The increase for the II months is 24 per cent.
 Prior to this autumn the high months record was ss9,000, 900 in De- cember. 1921. September of this year broke that record and then October and November had done it in greater form still.
 Clearings for the II months of the years 1921 and 1922 by months have been as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
CHILDERS' AFFAIR COMES UP AGAIN IN
 IRISH PARLIAMENT
By Associated Pres.

Dublin, November 29.--The execu- ton of Erskine Childers caused fur ther acrimonious scenes in the paii Eireann today. Kevin oHiggins. mirister of home affairs, declared that Ireland was not at stage where neurotic women or megalo. manic men would be allowed to cut capers, If the nation was to live. many men might have to die, even at ' o'clock in the morning. He pros voked bitter scene by accusing the laber leaders of approving the repub- liean campaign.
 The laborite, Johnson. repudiated the charge and retorted that the .min- ister was taking the attitude that the il regulars had adopted that men must die for the nation.
 MT. o'Higgins asserted that the test was tiIe supremacy of the pee ples Will Over armed minorities. Tlls government. he said, would leave undone to shock the public conscience into recognizing the enormity of the crimes now occur ring in Ireland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
ASKS PRESIDENT TO
 CONSIDER SOUTH IN
 NEW APPOINTMENTS
WASHINGTON BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD W0ahfMw n E Enr 00

Senator William J. Harris of Geor- gia. addressing a letter to the Pres dent today, requested him to con- slider the south in making appoint ments, to the supreme court, the in- terstate commerce commission and the federal trade commission
 T have no desire to present an appeal from sectional standpoint : the letter said In part: But I feel that the people of the south should have representation on some of the coprts and commissions through cit ixsns who have a Knowledge of their customs needs and economic relation to the whole country.
 Senator Harris reminded the Pres ident that no member of the inter state commerce commission has res- idence south of line drawn from Maryland to California and that the south has no member of the federal trade commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
CHRISTIAN HARMONYI SINGERS WILL HOLD AN ALL-DAY RALLY SUNDAY

The Jeffersn County Christian Harmony Musical association will hold an all-day singing at Village Springs Sunday Dinner will be served on the ground.
 A large truck will leave the court house at $40 o'clock Sunday morn ing for Village Springs, which is 19 miles from Birmingham on the Noun. Pinson-village Springs road, and about four miles beyond Mount Pin son. It is announced that the truck will accommodate about thirty-six persons and the round trip fare will be 50 cents. Communications re- garding transportation may be ad- dressed to A. A. Vines.
 All who attend the singing are ex- pected to carry song books, accord- ing to announcement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
ANOTHER REVOLT IS UNDER WAY IN TURKEY
By Associated Press

London, November 29.--It is report. ed here that Turkish revolt, ac- companied by violent fighting at some places, has broken out in west ern Thrace.
 The correspondent of the Times at Constantinople telegraphs that he hears the insurgents are masters Of the situation and that an armed band of 5000. having machine guns, is marching toward Dedeaghatch and demanding the holding of a plebi- scite.
 A dispatch to the Daily Express from Constantinople describes the situation as dramatic and chaotic. 1t adds that not only are the Turks reported to have revolted but that bands Of Bulgarians and Macedonians have crossed the frontier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
ATTACK OF SNEEZING CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH


 Mobile, Ala. November .-tSpe- cial. .)--An attack of sneezing was att tributed to the death of Mrs. A D. Sawyer. well known resident of sam son. Ala. today. According to physi- clans the case is one of the most unusual on record. Mrs. Sawyer. who was 55 years old sneezed violently several times and then sank into a state of coma. from which she never rallied It is believed that the at+ tact caused hemorrhage. Mrs. Saw yer is survived by three sons and two daughters. She had lived the greater part of her life in Coffee county and in this city. Dr. C. Patkinson offi- ciated at the funeral services. assisted by Rev. A. D. Colley of the Enter prise Baptist church. Interment took place in Enterprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
SHOOTS NEIGHBOR.
 THEN TAKES POISON

Memphis. November 2s.--Mrs. Kate prager. 36s year old. is dead from the effects of poison and Turner Carter, a neighbor. B years old, Is at a hospital in critical condition as a result of pistol shot wound said to have been. inflicted by Mrs Drager shortly before she swallowed the poisonous drug at her home here to day A note indicated the woman was dcspondent. but police declare reason for the shooting of Garter. Physicians stated his chances for re- covery were slight. Mrs. Drager died soon after she was taken to . hos p,tal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
MAYOR COUZENS IS
 NAMED TO SUCCEED TRUMAN NEWBERRY
By Associated Press

Lansing, Mich. November 2s.--Be- lief that Mayor Couzens of DetI oit will take the seat in the United States Senate vacated. by Truman II. Newberry at the opening of the reg ular session of Congress Monday was expressed here today following MT. Gouzens' appointment by Governor Alex ]. Groesbeck.
 Although MT. Couzens, who is In New York has not publicly accepted the post, the governors statement declaring his choice, said the mayor had agreed to take the position
 In announcing the appointment. Governor Groesbeslk declared his be- lief that Mr. couzens twill be a strong influence for good in the Sem ate" adding there are no strings attached to him
 Detroit's mayor. who started life as a railroad worker is credited < with obtaining for thar city tha largest muniefpalfs owned streef railway in the world Municipal ownership has been his especial hobby for many years.
 Senator-elect Woodbridge \. Fer ris of Big Rapids, a democrat, in commenting today upon the appoint 1lellt QI MdSDF tOuEeHhs Sdfuf
 The governor could not have chosen a better man unless he had picked A democrat"
 New York. November 29.-Mayor James Couzens of Detroit, appointed by Governor Croesbeok 10 succeed Truman II. Newberry in the United States Senate said today that his past activities in office could he taken as guide as io what he would do in the future. Mayor couz- ems came to New York today to spend Thanksgiving with his daugh- ter Notification of the appoint ment reached him this afternoon.
 Tt is too early to take a position on national affairs" he said "as careful and well thought out con ciusion on each subject must be reached before declaring myself. II is too easy to rush into print with snap Judgments on every subject. 1 have had too much experience with others doing this to fall into the same error. Therefore I hope those who are interested in my convic- tions will have patience until l can reach an informed opinion. | have always been a republican and will continue 10 be SO but l hope l may be considered as progressive one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
FILIBU STEER IS MOST SCIENTIFIC IN HISTORY
 Fly Associated Press

Washington, November 29-Deter- mination of Senate republicans to wage q finish fight. in behalf of the Dyer anti-Iynching bill failed to- day to weaken democratic senators in their filibuster against the meas ure and the Senate adjournment over Thanksgiving with no eEd to the fil- ibaster in sight.
 Appeals, arguments criticisms and counter tactics were employed by the repnblieans in an endeavor to break thfaueA tie democratic ob- Streotion, Ailj however, went for naught and Senator Lodge of Mass aehuaett, who was the party leader presided over the republican caucus yesterday at which a resolution was passed to force a Senate session Thanksgiving Day. if necessary to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
STATE CAPITAL |S SAD OVER PASSING
 IF FATHER SAVAGE
Had Been For 45 Years Pastor of Leading Catholic Church. Served During Fever
 Epidemic
STATE CAPITAL, BUREAU l
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Protestants and Catholics joined Wednesday in mourning at the death of Monsignor Benix Savage. for 45 years pastor of st, Peters Catholic church. and one of the faithful dur ing the years of the trial of the people of Montgomery. Father Saw age died at St Margaret's hospital Wednesday after a long illness, all Illness which all knew would bring an end to his life.
 He was 7s years old and has been identified with the interest of Mont gomery from the moment he reached the city to direct the affairs of the leading Catholic church. He served as pastor until three years ago, when his age forced him to relinquish his duty and brought to him the honor ary office of pastor emeritus.
 Father Savage was in Montgomery during the yellow fever epidemic of the seventies. Day by day he watched the people of Montgomery take the trains for safety but never did he seek protection. He remained in Montgomery and ministered to the needy and greeted the others as they returned following the end of the epidemic
 Came From Ireland
 Father Savage came 10 America from Ireland in 1867. taught school for a short time at Ft, Wayne, Ind, and Chicago. Ill, was ordained for the priesthood in Mobile in 1869 and after remaining in Mobile for few months came to Montgomery. He was transferred from Montgomery to Eufau1a for few months but soon returned and became pastor ot St. Peters, position he held until 1919.
 He was raised to the dignity of domestic prelate June 29. 1915, with the title of Monsignor In recognition of his service to the church Ths golden anniversary of Father Say ages work was celebrated in Mont gomery in 1918, being attended by many church dignitaries. special cable recognizing Fsthess SaAage came to him from the Pope al Rome.
 Father Savage had been ill a num- Der of months and since May had been confined to his home, much of the time being spent in bed.
 Ex-s0LDIER FREED
 Oscar J. Thompson. overseas sol dier and member of the famous 167th infantry regiment, who shot and killed l.. E. McGregor at a store in the suburbs. was acquitted of any criminal offense by a verdict of Coroner ]. J. Diffly Wednesday. Coroner DiffIy held that Thompson
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
NOTED DRAMATIST
 IS ILL IN CHICAGO

Chicago November 29. Eugene Walker. playwright. was i'll todaN <. threatened with pneumonia, hut afte- physicians had worked with him dnr- ing the early hours of the morning. hc iater was pronounced out of dan ger, His wife. Charlotte Walker is said to be playing in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
COMMONS APPROVES
 IRISH FREE STATE

London. November 29.-The Irish bill ratifying the new Free State constitution and ernbodying other necessary legislation under the Anglo Irish treaty were passed by House of Commons tonight
 Clcmenceau Is to dishonor the mem ory of Franklin and Jefferson and other early Americans that were only too glad to make their appeal to French sympathv--not in vain.
 The Greeks. following their an- cient custom of rewarding their successful men and punishing the un- successful. have sentenced Gounaris, prime minister. minister of war and other officials to death for the fail- ure Of the campaign against the Turks. That's one way of healing the wounded pride of the Greek nation.
 The Greeks should sentence them selves for their stupidity in choosing and following a foolish king.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
JURY DISAGREES IN
 THIRD BURCH TRIAL
By Associated Press

Los Angeles, November 29.-Jury in the third trial of Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy. reported to Judge John w. Shenk at 9:i5 o'clock tonight that it was hopelessly deadlocked and was dis charged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

Totals .....sl, ,003, 359,o00 sses,61o, GOO per cent.
 Novemberis Increase over the same month last year Is s3G,o62,00o. or over 4 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30
TODAY

Arthur Brisbane's feature article will be found in column below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
PHILLIPS LITERARY
 SOCIETY FORMED

A meeting of the ex-Hiiliard Liter ary society members was called Pri- day, February 10, at s:45 o'clock at the new woodlawn High school. The purpose of this meeting was to or ganize a club in this school for former members of the Hilliard Ht- erary society at Central High and all others who give promise of being live wires.
 and a member of the Woodlawn High school faculty, presided until the election of officers.
 After few minor matters Of bus mess were settled, motion was made and seconded for the election of officers: The results were as fol- lows: President, Everett Walteomire: : vice president, Andrew Griffin; re- cording secretary, Charles West; cor responding secretary. Jack McSpad- den: third member of standing com 'mittee, Arthur Chambers; critic, Roy Knox; custodian, Oscar Skelton; press committee, Milton Speer, Collins Urquhart, Lewis Duke.
 ''- After this election there was still another problem left unsolved and that was the selection of a name for the club. Several suggestions were offered but by unanimous vote the organization was called the Phillips Liteary society in memory and honor of the late pr. John Herbert Phil lips, the great Birmingham educator.
 There being no further business the proud charter members adjourned with much enthusiasm which speaks well for a prosperous term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
DyestOwn Pa soldiers sailors World war

In reproducing the photograph of the Doylestown. Pa, "memoriaP' to it's soldiers, sailors and nurses of the World war, the suggestion comes through Mrs. J. Morgan Smith of this city who is prominently connected with many of the splendid move ments which memorialize the brave deeds and beautiful works of the men and women of our beloved southland.
 As an ardent member of the Daughters of the American Revolu- ton and equally as interested in the Daughters of the Confectionery, Mrs. Smith has made a study of memo rials," and she declares that seeing the photograph of this beautiful bit of sculpture in a newspaper aroused her to the point of enthusiasm, prompting her to write and find out about the details of 1t, and she has received a beautiful photograph of the group and some interesting in- formation concerning 1t.
 "As this is the day of memorials so many wonderful things being built now to our soldier dead of the late World war, it occurred to me that if any organization in Birming- ham had in mind a memorial this would be a most appealing example of art.
 "rhe group Is a s1o,oOo fountain monument erected in the heart of the city of Doylestown, Pa, and it is the