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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
Strike Disorders
 Reported in South
Rx Associntnd Prns.

Knoxville, July 9.--A running pis-
 tol battle between a negro striker and policeman today marked the first local disorder of the shopmen's strike. The negro attempted to force crew of coach cleaners from the
 yards at the point of gun and when police interfered a pistol battle
 ensued. The negro surrendered
 when his ammunition gave out. No
 one was hit, although more than 30
 shots were exchanged.
 Mobile. July s.-Two passenger trains on the Gulf, Mobile and North- ern railroad out of Mobile were an-
 nulled today on account of the strike of shopmen. Over 250 men are out
 on this line. The announcement was
 made by President I. B. Tigret of the company.
 Nashville, July Ex-Governor Ali
 Taylor tonight received a telegram
 from k. M Kurm, president of the Frisco lines, with headquarters at
 St. Louis, asking that state troops be sent immediately to Memphis to
 protect the properties and employees
 of his company at that place.
 Governor Taylor, after communi-
 eating with Mayor Payne of Memphis s and the sheriff of Shelby county,
 who said they could handle the sit-
 uation. declined to order troops to Memphis. Both officials claimed there is no reason for alarm, al- though admitting that several minor
 disorders between the strikers and
 the railway employees had occurred
 during the day. Memphis. July e.-R. A. Buchanan,
 general agent of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad here, said to- night that he knew nothing of the request for troops to protect the Icompany's employees here. and that there had been no trouble with the
 striking shopmen at this point. The company has been compelled.
 Buchanan said, to carry the men who had taken the strikers places to and from their work In automobiles in
 order to prevent the pickets from in- terfering with them. Both Mayor Payne and Sheriff Perry said to- night that there had beer no clashes between the strikers and the guards | employed to guard the railroad prop erty. Both said the local authorities
 were fully able to copes with any sit-
 uation which might arise.
 | Memphis, July 9.-Four special
 agents of the St. Louis and San
 Francisco Railroad company, em- ployed to guard railroad property
 here during the strike of ,shopmen.
 wess arrested tonight By city police on a charge of carrying concealed
 weapons. A police order issued last
 night week forbids these agents car
 rying weapons except while on duty on railroad property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
EMPLOYMENT IS
 NOW INCREASING
Nation Now Striking Toward Industrial Prosperity, Report
 of Department Shows
By Associated Press

Washington, July 9.--The United States is "striding vigorously toward industrial prosperity" according to the economic summary for the month of June issued today by the United States employment service of the de- partment of labor.
 Employment Is increasing. the sur vey said. despite unsettled conditions in the coal fields and cotton textile industry. and the railroad contro- versies.
 Of the 65 leading cities of the country 52 reported increased em- ployment. while 13 reported de- creased employment during June.
 A noteworthy feature of the sur vey the department said. was that all industries but the stone, clay and glass products indicated increases in employment. In these three indus tries, 1t was said. the decrease was largely due to seasonal layoffs.
 Optimfsm Prevails
 Director General Jones of the em- ployment service, declared the "couh- try is steadily but surely forging its way toward a period of industrial prosperity in which 1t Is possible that the labor supply will not equal the demand"
 A note of optimism. he added, per- vades practically every industry In the country.
 The survey indicated. according tc MT. Jones, that building activities were developing so that shorta.s of skilled building craftsmen was be- coming apparent.
 The hot weather was reported te have hastened wheat cutting in Kan aas and Nebraska. which coupled with transportation difficulties. ha, caussd . temporary shortage In har- vest fields of the middle vest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
Mathilde to Seek
 John D.'s Approual
 of Swiss Marriage
Bx Associated Press

Chicago, July 9.-Mathilde Me- Cormick, 1S-year-oId daughter of HaroId Mccormick, head of the executive committee of the International Harvester com pany, will visit her grandfather, John ID. Rockefeller, when she accompanies her father to New York late this week. It Is re- ported she will make n last att tempt to win Mir. RockefelIer's consent to her marriage to Max oser, Swiss riding master.t which he, as well ms his daughter, Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Mccormick. has opposed.
 MT. Mccormick, who bns re- covered from recent operation. will sniI for Europe, accompanied by MnthiIde and his son, Fowler Mccormick. shortly after his nr- rival in New York, according to plnns. He will go first to Eng land. it Is automatically stated, and may later go to Paris and possibly with MathiIde to Swift xerIand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
COAL CUT IN P|TTSbURG FIELD
 SINCE b|G STRIKE
Operators Make Serious Ef- fort to Break Strike-Dep- uty Sheriffs Guarding
 Non-Uni0n Men
By Associatea Pross

Pittsburg, July 9.-Coal was being cut yesterday in two important pits in the Pittsburg bituminous district. the first serious attempt of the Pitts burg Coal Producers association to break the strike which for 14 weeks has kept idle every union mine in the region. Deputy sheriffs were on guard and there was no disorder.
 The work of cleaning up the mines began Wednesday, and yesterday they were put to works Several days will be required b384 enough coal will be available to warrant operation of the hoistlng machinery.
 Railroad switches have been filled with empty cars and 1t was stated at the mines shipments are expected to tegin this week.
 At the Hendersonville plant of the Henderson Coal and Coke company. in Washington county, there was no ac- tivity on the surface. but 1t was stat ed that a force was busy under ground. Twenty or more deputy sher- ifs. each armed with a pistol. were quartered in one of the company's $
 
 Still Use Houses
 There have been no cvictiohs, ana many of the company houses still are occupied by strikers, although 1t was said that numbers of families have moved away. while many of the strlk CTS were working in harvest fields In the vicinity.
 A more important move. strikers and company officials agreed. was al Montour No. mine of the Pitttsburg Coal company, where coal cutting, II was said, was inactive. and prepara- tions were being mado to put the mine at work with an increased force Deputy sheriffs are on guard. The strikers had nothing to say other than reiterate that tho men had no Intention whatever of going tc work, and If the company expected to operate the mine before an agree ment was made with the union Il would have to bring in the workers. Arrangements arc being made fe place a number of other Washington county mines in operation. 1t wal learned.
 Business men in communities neal | the mines visited, when questioned ai to tho sentiment of tho community Invariably replied that the situation | i6 tenno,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
BLOOMINGTON OFFICIALS
 SAY TROOPS ARE NEEDED

Bloomington. H., July 9.-Civil au- thority has collapsed in Mclean county and only the prompt arrival of state troops can avert a tragedy if the Chicago and Alton railroad carries out it's announced purpose of reopening the shops here tomorrow. county and city authorities declared tonight.
 At midnight word came from Lieut.. rGov. Fred E. Sterling, acting in the absence of Gov. Len Small. that no action will be taken on the request for national guardsmen until tomor- row. Railroad officials remained silent, refusing to say whether the threat of President W. G. Bierd to bring in private guards for non union men will be carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10

i, geological survey on coal production showed that non-union output, which has been running around 5,500,000 tons weekly, dropped last week to under 100000, the July 4 holiday affecting the output. Loadings on Thursday reported were 14,112, com pared with a record of 17,o32 at-
 tained since April l. when the strike began.
 From recent incomplete reports from railroads and public utilities,
 however" the survey stated, 1t is
 clear the country is not yet bare of bituminous coal"
 About 25,000 tons of anthracite per
 week Is also being mined Anthracite fields, like the unionized bituminous areas. are tied up by labor conflict, and representatives of both the em- ployers and the unions will also be on hand Monday, with disagreement apparently foregone conclusion in this section of the negotiations. The government agencies directly asso- ciated have held the opinion all along that the controversy in the an- thracite section would be instantly erased should . bituminous settle-
 ment be affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENERAL Employment is now increasing. re- ports show. Reactiosas set in 1t last sessions of cotton market Improvement In crop conditions shown in departments report. Many problems facing Georgia state legislature. South Georgians invite newcomers to settle.
 STATE Miss Harris will he dean of women at Auburn. Two important cases come before public service board today. State officials will testify at Bir- mingham commissioners' trial.
 LOCAL Strikers' morale undaunted. offi- ciala state. W00dmen's camp. Construction company may ffts appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
AMATEUR RACERS ARE
 KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Covington, La.. Jaly 0--Fer- nnnd Clement and Henry Baker, amuteur drivers of New Orleans, were killed during an exhibition automobile race here today.
 The accident occurred when the car driven by Baker threw z,heeI and overturned, pfnning him beneath it.. Clement, who accompanying Baker. was killed when thrown out of the enr against n fence. Both were killed fnstnntly.
 Five hundred persons, including Bakers mother and sister, wit messed the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
GUARDSMENOF SIX STATES NOW READY
 FOR STRIKE DUTY
Sunday Passes Off Quietly. Railroads to Resume Active Shop Work Today, 0ffi-
 cials Announce
By Associated Press

Chicago, July 9.-With soldiers on active duty in Illinois and troops mo- bilized in five other states, the ninth day of the strike of railway shop men passed quietly, while many rail- roads prepared to resume active op- eration of their shops tomorrow, sev- eral carriers having warned strik- ing employees to return by that date or forfeit seniority rights.
 B. M. Jewell. head of the railway department of tho American Fedora ton of Labor. had nothing to say and the carriers and labor board remained silent
 While Sunday was unsventfui. ths rest of the week was fraught with possibilities. Tomorrow members of the labor board who averted . strike of 400. 900 maintenance of way men and 1000 signal mon through negc- tiations with union officials last week, were expected to confer with E. II. Fitzgerald. head of tho clerks union, in an effort to prevent the issuance of strike orders to this or ganization. Confidence was expressed here tonight in quarters close to the labor board that the clerks would follow the example set by the main tenancs of way employees and signal men. s1.
 Resume Shop werk
 With the carriers urging striking employees to return to work score of lines are prepared to attempt to resume active shop work tomorrow. Vacancies in tho ranks. according to the railroads, will be filled by new men. Realizing ths possibilities for trouble with such e program. some of the railroads have asked for sol- diers to protect their shopA while others expected to afford private pro- lection to those who worked.
 While the railroads predicted that many strikers would flock back to work when assured that protection would be afforded, union headquar- ters here has maintained that the @rfN> faJy Is becoming mors af , ' I~fl .f3 1ff " ff 1 ~4ta the fs x&s eourtn already intervening In number of places to prevent piokotins by tho strikers, the week also was expected to reveal : to large extent the attitude of the department of justice toward the strike.
 Investigate Reportn
 From Washington came the ar- rouncement that the department was Investigating reports that strike disorders were interfering with the mails and Charles Klyne. United States district attorney. said yestei- day he had received instructions from Attorney General Daugherty to use force If necessary to keep the mails and interstate commerce moving. At Clinton. Ill.,. where troops were sent yesterday after boy had been Killed and two mon. one striker, had been wounded in clash between strike sympathizers and Illinois Gen. tral guards, all was reported qu.et today. State troops were mobilized in eight down state towns however. The entire state guard of Missouri has been mobilized. while in Indi- ana. California and Kansas state l troops have been obtained to prepare for an emergency and the Michigan state police received orders to be ready to move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
WOMAN IS ARRESTED ax As.oniatnd PraSa

Atlanta. July e.-Mrs. Helen Avera, wfo of Larry Avera. local prize fighter. was arrested here late .o- day and Is being held at police sta ton without. bond, charged with shooting Willard Stephens, her former husband, Surgeons at the hospital. where Stephens WAS taken after the shooting hold out little tepe for his recovery. they stated to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
REAGIN DR0wNs m a.~~f.kl D~~~~

Nashville. July s.-Thomas Reagin, ls years old. was drowned while bathing in Sycamore creek at Ash land City. near here, today, accord- ing to information reaching Nashville tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
CLINTON |SQU|ET
 AFTER DISORDERS
Three Companies of State Troops Remain on Duty
 at Town
Ky Asaoniaten Press

Clinton, H., July 9.-With three companies of state troops on duty here, Clinton was quiet today after yesterdays disorders, which resulted in the death of 12-year-old youth and the wounding of his father and another striker following a clash between striking shopmen and guards employed by the Illinois Central rail- road.
 Officials of the federated shop crafts demanded today that civil au- thorities request the withdrawal of the soldiers.
 Three shots were fired in the di- reotion of a sentry on duty near the Illinois Central roundhouse here to- day. The firing was traced to a garage near the roundhouse, said Maj John O. Smith. who is In command of the troops. Two men in uniform were seen near there earlier In the day. Major Smith said. and advanced tho theory that they may have boef' soldiers on leave or men on their way to camp or else were radicals try. ing to start trouble and were mas querading as soldiers. firing the shot. to stir up Ill feeling.
 Wish Troops Withdrawn
 This was the only untoward event since the arrival of the troops follow ing yesterdays shooting.
 While union officials want the troops withdrawn. public officials ex- pressed different sentiment.
 'If the troops are taken from here, States Attorney Smith said, the men undoubtedly will storm the shops" "All we want Is justice" union of ficials declared. We arc peaceable citizens. Practically every employs of the railroad is a home owner and an American citizen, and interested in the welfare of the community. We do not want the good name of this town besmirched by any occurrence such as the Herrin. H., mine riots The men are peaceful and you can handle the situation yourself with our aid"
 About 400 local shopcrafts members met here today and expressed them. selves against the Importation of strikebreakers under protecting gum of militiamen."
 Enforcement of law and order was the keynote made to the men by union officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
Deadlock in Presidents
 Efforts to Settle Coal
 Strike Yet Tn EUidence
Both Sides Await Move of President-Same Stumbling Block Remains to Be Overcome Union Output for Past Week Smaller, Geo.
 logical Report Shows
By Associ ated Pre,.

Washington July 9lndcatons of deadlock efforts effect settlement of the strike still tonight the of the presentation of the to President Harding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
TWO WORKERS FIRED
 UPON AND WOUNDED

Monroe. La. July 9.-Two workme en employed at the Missouri Pacific rail- way shops here were fired upon and slightly wounded today by men said to be striking railway shopmen.
 The wounded are: William West, white. and Paul Meredith. negro.
 o. V. Calcote, former employe of the company was arrested and placed in jail without bond on charge of shooting with intent to kill.
 Sheriff Grant anticipates no furthef trouble here. Union leaders have de- nounced the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
BUY IN BIRMINGHAM

Goods advertised in The Age Herald by Birmingham merchants are guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair Monday; Tuesday partl ycloudy; probably scattered thundershowers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10

Paris, July 10.--Withdrawal of French representatives from The Hague conference today (Mon- day), owing to the attitude of the Russians. is declared prob- able by this mornings news papers. Instructions sent to France's delegates yesterday by Premier Poincare are said to sup port this assertion.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
STATE SPRINGS A WITNESS AT
 MURDER TRIAL

The state played a trump card yes terday during the trial of Bus and Frank Sclafani of Stamford, charged with murder in the first degree, when it produced a surpise witness Walter Lee Johnson, a colored mechanic, whose testimony Attorney David Fitz- gerald, counsel for the defense, could not shake.
 Johnson did not appear as a wit ness when the brothers were tried in the city court of Stamford: nor did he shed any light on the fatality dur ing the corOners inquest. Whether he was afraid to be drawn into the case or whether his conscience both cred him was not disclosed yesterday. He said that he retained his secret since the night of the murder until last Sunday when he voluntarily told Detective Sergeant Mccarthy what he knew about the case.
 JOhnSon'S testimony in effect was that he was sitting in front of a ser vice station, where he is employed in Stamford, when he saw two police men running and that he then start ed running arriving at the alley where the victim was lying, face downward
 The Sclafani brothers were coming from the alley. He said he spoke to them but received no reply, and then went to the prostrate form that he might administer first aid. Most of his aid, rowever, was rendered in at tempting to remove cigar which he alleges the victim held in his mouth. 4n6 uHSd4uIS 1iidIllSI III WLICI1 I1S dS- cIared he handled the victim will un- dOubted1y receive further attention from the refenSe, since he said that he placed his arms through the arm pits of Aronta gnino, lifting him from the ground about a foot and while in this position, the attempt to re- move the cigar was made. He then dropped the man, leaving him as he found him. his face buried in the ground.
 It is expected that the cigar which Monta gnino is alleged to have held m his mouth will play an important part in the trial as it proceeds. No corrob testimony was offered yesterday to prove that anyone present saw Johnson at the scene of the mur- der.
 Other witnesses called to the stand yesterday included Anthony Montag- ntno, son of the deceased, associated with his father in business, and his sister, Augusta, who kept books for her father. Judge Newell H. Jennings admonished counsel in the case to make every effort possible to finish the trial before the end of next week. Court was adjourned until Tuesday nm Orning
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
XMASPhRTY TUESDAY AT
 BOYS'' CLUB

The annual Christmas celebration given by the Bridgeport Boys Club, will be held Tuesday. This occasion has been practiced ever since the Hub was first organized and stands out as the biggest club event of the year because of it's tendency to unite the senior members of the club with the younger element in one large en-
 husiastic group.
 The entertainment com mittee, con- sisting of Miss Lena Tarney, super intendent fthe Boys Club, MT. C. H. Clark, Mrs. Julia Morrison, and Mir. Herbert Hart have planned a very elaborate program for the four hun dred members who will attend this annual celebration.
 William C. Smith, magician, has been secured by the entertainment committee to feature the evenings program He is a talented perform CT and his services are in demand by g. great many organizations for spe- cial social occasions. His many diff ferent forms of entertainment make him decided success There will also be several other numbers on the program, including Christmas carols, songs and dancing.
 Santa Claus will be there with his many presents for boys and with his usual form of procedure. A large Christmas tree will be installed in the gymnasium where the scene of entertainment and festivities will be held
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23
DOCS IN BEQUEATHINC
 HOUSE ID NUNS

Milford, Dec. 23.-According to the terms of the will of Mrs. Roena Spencer, who died here December ', the Little Sisters of the Poor of New Haven are to receive her cottage at Harrison Park as a summer home for the aged and infirm. The only stipulation Mrs Spencer makes is that her dogs nuS1 be permitted to remain undisturbed on the property.
 Other bequests made by Mrs. Spencer, who was a wide1y-known resident of Milford and one of the pioneers in the development of shore property near Harrison Park, are S5,000 to St. Agnes Home for In ants, IIa rtford; S2,5oO to St. Brid- gets convent corporation, Milford, and s1OOO to St. Joseph's Home for the Blind and Aged in Jersey City. Requests of small sums of money and of various personal articles are also III l-de to friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23

CHARLES sCHOLz vs. ROSE SCHOLz.
 Order of Notice.
 State of Connecticut, Fairfield County.
 Superior Court, Bridgeport, De-
 cember %, A. D. 1922.
 Upon the Complaint of the said Charles Scholz praying. for reasons therein set forth, for a divorce returnable to the Superior Court in and for Fairfield County on the first Tuesday of January, 1928 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Rose Scholz the said defendant. Is absent from this State and gone to parts un- known-and whose last known residence was in said City of Bridgeport
 Therefore Ordered. That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in The Bridgeport Times, newspaper printed in Briuge- port, in said County, three times suc- cesSively, commencing on or before tne 21st day of December. A D. 1922
 MICHAEL .- FLANAGAN, Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court for
 Fairfield County. T1s"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-12-23

DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPoRT. ss. Pro
 hate Court December 22, A. D. 1szz:
 Estate Of FRANK HOWARD, late of the Town of Bridgeport, in said District. deceased.
 trator of said Estate, praying that she may be authorized to compromise and seTfle a doubtful and disputed claim, as per application on file more fully ap- pears it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office. in Bridgeport, in said District, on the 18th day of December. A: D. 1922 2otice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place or hearing thereon, by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circu- Iatfon in said District, on or before the 23rd day of December, 1922, and return make to this Court
 By order of Court.
 a%p LEO J. WHALEY, Clerk