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The Little River news., 1922-12-02
Near East Peace Hope
 Is DwildIing

Lausanne, Nov. 28-The hope of establishing a permanent peace ill the Near East began to dwindle today. Serious trouble is expected from both the Turks and Russians as a result of the decision of the allies to reject the Russian demand for full membership in the conference.
 Christian Rakovsky, president of the Soviet of Ukraine and a member of til. Russian peace delegation. said there was no use of Russians remaining here if they were only to be observers" while other powers made decisions, that vitally affected Russia's Black Sea coast.
 While the perfunctory conference continues to appoint buck passing" subcommittee which are accomplish ing little, the real conference meets in Lord Curzon's apartments, where tn. British envoy, who is attempting the Coue cure for his gout, holds long talks with the deaf Turkish envoy, Is- met Pasha-who probably has never heard of pr. Coue.
 Lcrd Curzon, who is chief of the British delegations, shouts into the ear of the Turkish envoy while crowds of newspaper correspondents in the lobby outside press as close to the keyhole ir an effort to OyerheaT.
 A great many of the delegates and 5ub-delegates gathered here have a. bout given up hope that the barley will be a complete success except as a means of patching up temporary truce between the Turks and Greeks.
 Questions All Commercial With the exception of the Turkish straits all the big questions are com mercial, dealing with oil, railroads ana banks. There is no wild scramble for these commercial rights in all the pri- vaet meetings.
 The territory grabbers" are incens- ed at Richard Washburn Child. Amer lican observer, whose open door speech upset the plans to bottle up the rich resources of Turkey for few favored interests. Their only hope now is for another conference later for the cary ing up' of Turkey at which the United States will not be represented
 In the meantime it is a "conference Of bedroon, covenants noicil,, arrivol at" because of Ismet's deafness With the discussion of financial matters, and the commission appointed to handle such questions, the Turks have formally put forward their de- mand for $1,00O, 100000 indemnity. The Turks allsge that the chief ground fo- the claim is damage incurred through the Greek invasion of Asia Minor. The conference was late in getting under way The general session was not scheduled to convene until 4:O0 o'clock.
 Among the latest arrivals is Gen. eral Gassouin, French representative of Standard Oil interests.
 In a note replying to the Russian demand for complete participation. in the conference, the inviting powers said, they would be most happy to admit Russia into membership on all commissions actually concerned with Russian interests"
 The note pointed out that the burden
The Little River news., 1922-12-02

of proof showing that the presence of Russia is necessary upon all the conference commissions rests upon enc, Rakovskyi who made the demand.
The Little River news., 1922-12-02
INCOME AND CREDIT
>C 0 M M E R CIRLH

The farmer who has regular cream checks. well-stocked hog shed, big flock of chickens, and several crops to fall back on in case one crop should fall this man gets credit when he needs It.
 More sources of income mean steadier incOme-and a steadler income makes better credit risk. The Arkan- sas State Bank has helped many Little River County farmers increase thelr lh- come through diversified farming Wen be glad to help you tool
The Little River news., 1922-12-02
BEGIN CLEANING SMACKOVER
Masked Men Parade Town as a Warn.
 ing to Undesirables.

ElDorado, Nov. 27.-With the warning that hi-jackers, gambling dives, immoral women and the lawless element will not be tolerated and that they had A hours Q clear out of town, 100 men robed in white this afternoon paraded the streets of Smackover, oil town 12 miles north of here. Follow ing two murders within 36 hours and numerous minor disturbances coupled with open violation of the law, vigil lant committee Sunday night visited all of the small towns and camps a. round Smackover and gave warning that .lawlessness must stop," and that the citizens of the community would not stand for the things that are now going on. Under the robes this afternoon could be seen the heavy boots and rough clothing worn by the men who work in the oil fields and it is said that many of the drillers, oil men, and residents in the oil fields took part in the parade.
 There have been frequent whisper ings that in small places around Smackover law was regarded as non existent and that liquor, immoral women, open gambling, barrel houses and dives run wide open. There was no disturbance during the parade and not word was spoken to the march CTS.
 The house in Ouachita city, Ill which A. 0. ("Cotton'O Preston oil driler, was killed early Sunday morn- ing, a two-story structure was burn ed to the ground in the afternoon. The body of Preston was sent ot Ashland, La, this afternoon
 ElDorado, Nov. 2S.-A pitched battle was reported to be in progress at late hour tonight between a town Wig ilance Committee numbering about 200 and a band of 25 oil field workers, two miles north of Smackover in Ouachi- ta county. The sheriff and deputies Of Ouachita county were hastily sum- mcned from Camden and were on their way with all speed at last re- ports Whether or not there were fa- talities could not be learned, but it is. said that many shots were fired.
 The Vigilance Committee, arrayed in robes similar to the Ku KluX Klan, paraded the streets of Smackover Monday afternoon, bearing signs warning "all gamblers, crooks and painted women to leave town inside of "A hours" The alleged attack t.. night is said to be the sequence of the warning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
Selma Woman Burned
 When Dress Ignited

Selma, April 29.- Cspecia1) )-Mrs. Katie Well. residing at 72S Parkman street, and one of the most beloved residents of Selma. sustained serious burns about her person Saturday aft ernoon as a result of her dress be- coming ignited when she passed in front of an open grate.
 The injured woman was immedi- ately rushed 10 q local hospital where medical attention was rendered. At tending physicians announce that she Is in serious condition.
 According to relatives. Mrs. Well was supposedly busy about her room when they heard several screams is- suing from there. Upon entering they found her clothing in flames. Blank cts and pillows were immediately brought into use. they said. ex- tinguishing the flames which had be- gun to burn the apparel from around her shoulders.
 Later reports received from the bedside of Mrs. Veil were to the ef- feet that she was resting better, al- though still in terrible pain from the burns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
GENERAL,

GENERAL Wome nforce men fro mpIace c1 last refuge--the barber shop. Russian pact great bIunder for Germany, Harden asserts. Congressmen find people back home indifferent as to measures passed Renomination of New is indicated in primary next Tuesday. Stock market shows strength and New high ground is made in cot ton list yesterday. March earnings of American rail- roads show large gnin.
 STATE "A" day at University to he held Tuesday.
 Jacksonville man to get compen- sation for motorcycle accident. Auburn gets Michigan star as as- sistant grid coach.
 Auburn ana Vanderbilt to open Crampton bowl Monday.
 LOCAL
 Bank cIearings $6,242,O00 n month ahead of 1921.
 steel and Iron advance and produc- tion grows in response to demand Lively electrioneerfng promised when Brandon takes message to peo- pie.
 Ladd vigorous in urging tariff duty on graphite.
 Delegates leave Monday night for Methodist meet.
 Lawyers depart aftr successful con- yention here.
 Whole store will radiate 10000 birthday bnrgians.
 Pave way for state ownership of A. II. & A. says Langle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
SNAVELY ID SPEAK
 AT REFORM SCHOOL
Will Deliver Commencement Address For PickenS Coun-
 ty High School

Reform, April 2s.-(special)-Dr. Guy E. snavely, president of Birming- ham Southern college will deliver the baccalaurate address at the com mencement exercises of the Pickens Countyl High school here May 10.
 The commencement sermon will be delivered Sunday. May [. by pr. Charles F. Deihl, president of South western Presbyterian university. Roy c. Bishop, secretary of the Alabama Farm Bureau federation, will deliver the agriculture day ad- dress.
 Tuesday evening the music recital and declamation contest win be held. Wednesday, which is agriculture day. a picnic dinner will be served, and the vocational class banquet will be held at o'clock in the afternoon.
 A baseball game will be played in the afternoon. and at night the junior play, ''The Winning of Latane," vii. be presented. Thursday. class day exercises will be held, and at night the senior class play, Borrowed Money" will be presented. Final graduating exercises will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
LITTLE SUCCESS MARKS EFFORT OF
 CHILD CRUSADERS
Fail to See President and Gain But Slight Encourage ment From Attorney
 General
Rx Associated Press

Washington, April 29.--Checked somewhat by failure to see Presi- dent Harding, the "children's cru sade" which invaded the capital 37 strong today on behalf IA war-law violators now serving terms, got little encouragement from Attorney Gem eral Daugherty as to recommends tion for executive clemency, and were uncertain tonight of their next move.
 There was some talk that Mrs. Kate Richards OHare and other leaders in the American Civil Liberties Union. the organization having in charge tue wives, mothers and children of the prisoners they have come all the way to Washington to release from pris- on, would attend the Presidents church tomorrow with their charges in the hope he would hear their ap- peal. There is some disposition on the part of the leaders to send soms of the children back home. but keep a party of about IS here until We get action" Some of the little bedraggled tots already are tired, and many do not appear to know what it is all about"
 Reaching Washington early this morning the party, composed mostly of children under 12 or IS years old. reached the White House gates short ly before ii o'clock to be told that there was little possibility that the President would see them. The police stationed at the gates informed them of the regulations against carrying banners inside the grounds and the placards were checked outside.
 Before their arrival Secretary Christian announced to newspaper re- porters that the President would not see the crusaders, but that they would be given "every consideration" by Attorney General Daugherty.
 One Why of Hope
 A ray of hope for at least one moth- CT and her son loomed when MT. Daugherty was reached. Mir. Christ ian. who consented to see a small delegation from the party. composed of Mrs. O'Hare and Miss Mary G. Fen dall well known locally in social work, had explained that proper pro- cedure would be to see the Attorney General, and that he would make an appointment for them.
 The Attorney General, after listen ing to the appeal made by Mrs. O'Hara, announced that he was "op- posed to a general amnesty" but would take up leach case individually when application is made. and give careful consideration on it's merits" In any action that he might take, MT. Daugherty added, he would give great weight to the question of whether the prisoner was sufficiently im- pressed by his punishment and with the laws of the land he had violated.
 At this point Mrs. W. B. Hough, of Rockford. H.. frail little woman. but neatly clad. timidly stepped close
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
Announcement Made of Fif- teen Winners by Judges in Age-Herald Pic
 ture Game
[. Allen of s2o summit ave-

Sarah T Allen of s2o summit ave nue, Birmingham. Is the first prize winner in The Age-Herald "B Word contest and as Miss Aliens list was fully qualified she wins the full amount ot first prize. sls5oO.
 The large number Of lists submit ted made the work of checking a hard task but many of the lists were eliminated by a large number or superfluous words. words which had no bearing on the picture whatever Other lists contained constant repe- tition and as word of the same spelling could be used only once these were counted as errorss but the general run of lists was very good, showing the interest the contestants took in the game
 It is too bad in a competitive con test of this sort that all who sub init good lists cannot he winners, but as there were but 15 cash prizes, this is impossible. However The Age Herald feels sure that all contestants will join in extending their best wishes to the winners and wishing them well with their well-earned re- wards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
 PRELIMINARY HEARING IS WAIVED BY MOORE

Selma. April 29.-(special)-W. B.. Moore, Jr.. on trial here as results of charges of drunkenness and assault ing Morris Barton with knife, the difficulty happening last week waived preliminary examination before Judge Fulford Saturday afternoon. and was held to the grand jury under bonds amounting to $500 which he furnished.
 Moore was released from custody pending Investigation by the grand iAfy during the week of May 8. Ac- cording to officials of the sherifrs forces. who arrested Moore. he Ap- peared in the Armory club rooms, not being a member. and there started a difficulty with Barton, which they said terminated in the defendant cut ting his opponent on the hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
RAILROAD OFFICIALS
 WILL ATTEND MEETING

Columbus. Miss. April so.-Sev- eral railroad officials will be pres ent at the forthcoming convention of the Mississippi Press association which convenes here May i6 and IT. I. B. Tigrett of Mobile. president of the Gulf, Mobile and Northern rail- road. is coming in his private car, and will deliver an address on the program, his subject being 'Missis- sippi.'
 stanton Curtis of St Louis. general passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio, and Walter Shipley, of St. Louis. traffic manager of the Mobile and Ohio. have signified their intention of attending the convention of the press association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
------------- e.---------------- DAY OF THRILLSIS
 SPENT BY ASTORs
By Associated Press

Washington, April 22.-Roundine out a day replete with thrills aplenty." as they described their ex, periences, Lord and Lady Astor to- night were guests of honor at re. ception given by the National League of Women Voters at it's new head. quarters here.
 Both made brief addresses, thank. ng their hostesses for the cornpli ment bestowed upon them.
 Lady Astor and her husband called at the White House shortly before noon and were introduced to Presf. dent and Mrs. Harding by Senator Hale. of Maine, after which the1 were driven to the capitol. By vir. tue of their membership in the Brit ish parliament they were received or the floor of the Senate where an i'm. promptu reception was held. Senator swanson. of Nirginia Hitchcock. ol Nebraska, and Williams. of Mis- Slsslppi acted as hosts on the aefna, cratic side. and Senator's Haie. n Maine. and kellogg. of Minnesota. dis the honors on the republican siaa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
Mississippi Press Inuites Bidders to
 Attend ConUentior

Columbus. Miss. April 2s.-0ffl. cial invitations have been extended to Henry Ford and to the Alabama Power company by President High of the Mississippi Press association to attend the annual meeting of th' association. The association will con vene here on May 16 and IT. and th' invitation to the bidders of the Mus cle Shoals project, to present thei respective offers for the shoals pro perty. was made by President High
 The Muscle Shoals project is mat ter of vital import to the people 0 the south and to Mississippi espe ciaIly, and in accordance with thi policy. the invitation was extende' the bidders to come to Columbus ant present their sides of the controverss so that the people may be informet of the merits of the two offers.
 Invitations were sent the past weei and replies are expected at an eari. date. In the event that Mir For and the Alabama Power company de eide to send representatives to tn Columbus meeting, a national inter est will thus be centered in the pres convention. and it will be an even of wide public interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
IMP PASSE Is REACHED
 BETWEEN FORD AND HOUSE COMMITTEE
Congressman Insist Gorgas Be Eliminated From Bid-May Ask Manufacturer to Come
 to Washington
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau. The Age-HeraId.
 300 Davidson Building.

Washington, April Especially An impasse has been reached by the House committee on military affairs and the local representatives of Henry Ford respecting the disposi- tion of Muscle Shoals.
 The committee insists that the Cor gas steam plant, on which the Ala bama Power company has an op- tion, be eliminated from the list of properties Ford would acquire for 5000, 900. The committee insists that Ford guarantee to produce a finished fertilizer during the 100 year life of the proposed lease.
 Ford continues to demand Gorgas and his only concession is to the eff feet that he will defend it's surrender in the courts in the event of litiga- tion. Respecting fertilizer produc- tion. he continues to be obscure. Tie guarantees to produce a commercial article. lat a profit not exceeding per cent of the fair actual, annual cost" He refuses to bind himself to continue the production for any number of years, and is understood to be of opinion that the government should not insist on his continuing to produce if 1t should develop that production is at loss.
 The attitude of the committee TO- specting Gorgas is that the govern ment is in honor bound to give the Alabama Power company an oppor- tunity to acquire it from the govern ment direct, and that as it is not es- sential to the operation of nitrate plants 90 miles distant, it is consis- tent with sound business principles that 1t be permitted to serve where it is greatly needed
 Committee Obdurate
 The committee is obdurate regard ing fertilizer production. If it turns over to Ford property worth s100.- 000 900, it is determined that 1t De able to tell the people that it secured the production of a finished. high grade and inexpensive fertilizer for 100 years
 Southern members of Congress. and especially those who are members of the military committee, including Representatives Wright of Georgia and Stoll Of South Carolina, are alarmed lest the impasse' can never be overcome. It is understood that the representatives of Ford are also in despair, and that one of them, J. w. Warrington. has remarked 70 committeeman that Ford had just as well retire"
 It Is regarded as highly probable that the committee will ask Ford, himself, to come to Washington and meet the committee in executive ses- sion. There is belief that if Ford would come much of the confvsior V ould be eliminated. a4d that it would be possible 10 put hik otfes. amended as the commttes would have 1t, through the Hou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
EUROPE DISCUSSES POSSIBILITY OF 4
 NEW WORLD WAR
Informed Mon Declare II te Be Only Matter of Time Be- fore New Struggle
 Starts
ny WILLIAM A. BIRD Special Cable to The AgeHeraid

k1opyElBhAs 1Vs~s A1 Aho 4AA 7AA~-t--NS
 Paris, April 29.-War and rumors of war fill the air. From the Danube, where the writer was few days ago, to the Seine, where he is today, hard, practical men, the kind known as safe and sane, talk about the com- ing conflict as only matter of time. They declare that Europe in it's pres ent state is untenable, although there is doubt as to how long human patience, which notably is long suf- fering, will hold out. How long will it be. Some say a few years, others a few months.
 It will not be localized, they say, but will be a general European free for all, since every region in Europe will eagerly seize anything resem- bling the opportunity to repair what they consider the injustice of the various treaties of peace.
 One man, who is called the best Informed in Hungary. declared to this correspondent that it would not surprise him were war to break out this summer He believes that France will be compelled to invade Germany to get reparation satisfaction and lHlE tune ATtl VIII AiOt G0CAhAS ' meekly to fresh seizures of territory. Though anti-German himself. he be- lieves that Germany would "smear France in short order" through sheer weight of numbers and machine equipment, were England to remain neutral
 Hungary Take Field
 This would be the signal for Hun gary to take the field in the hope of the provinces lost to Czecho- Slovakia, Rumania and Serbia which are called Hungary's three Alsace ce-Lorraines in posters promi- nently displayed in Hungarian gov ernment offices. Moreover Hungary, although intensely anti Russian, is far from sympathetic toward the al- lies holding that they betrayed her in handing her richest mining and manufacturing districts to neighbor- ing states.
 IL must be confessed that this yarn sounded fantastic in Budapest, but,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-30
DEMOCRATS TO LEAD. WAY TO LIGHT, SAYS. LETTER FROM WILSON
Critical Turning Point in Af- fairs of Mankind Is at Hand, the Former President Tells Democratic Women
Ny Associated Press

Washington, April 29.-Former President Woodrow Wilson declared in letter read tonight at a dinner rendered to Chairman Cordell Hull of the democratic national commit tee by women members of the com mittee that '.this is undoubtedly d critical turning point in the affairs of mankind, and it clearly falls to the democrats of the United States to lead the way to the light"
 The letter was reao unexpectedly by Mrs Emily Newell Blair Of Wash ington and was received with cheers. 1t was written under date of April 25 and was in reply to q letter from Mrs. Blair in behalf Of the women committee members Inviting both Mr. and Mrs Wilson to attend tonight's dinner.
 Addresses were made at the dinner by Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Mon- tana and Senator Jones Of New Mex icos and Chairman Hull
 The letter from the former presi- deut follows
 
 My Dear Mrs. Blair:
 'T need not assure you and the hearts will be with you all at the dinner on Saturday evening but un- happily my body is still so lame that cannot venture to promise to he present and crave your indulgence of my selfishness in keeping Mrs. Will son at horpe also with me.
 T mood mot assure you and the ladies associated with you of my kesn interest in what they are undertake ing and my earnest hope and belief that they will succeed This Is un- doubtedly a critical turning point in the affairs of mankind. and 1t clear ly falls to the democrats of the Emit ed States to lead the way to the light. Women such E fhoss who sre f9 atiipe az tbe 1iAn Saturday
 ts5Ag sare to ntribHtA te saiS great 3uHpose the invaluable stiuiHia tief Of tneir devotion.
 "Witn warm regards. Sincerely yours.
 WOODROW WILSON,
 Declaring that the association of nations" which he said was to take place of the League of Nations, is "a forgotten Shibboleth.9 Senator Walsh said it is pertinent to inquire, in view of the attitude of the ad ministration. why we went to war"