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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
HUNGER STRIKE |S'
 BRANDED AS FRAUD.
President Cosgrove Says Food Was Found In Irish
 Prisoners Pockets

DUBLIN, Oct. 21-(By Associated Press.) .)-"Fraud." was President Cos graves characterization of the Mount Joy hunger strike in a speech he delivered here today. When the strikers were searched, he said, the brown bread and food pastiles were found in their pockets.
 Austin Stack started his hunger strike 4S hours after the others, President Cosgrave declared, and De Valera had not yet begun. They were like the Duke of Plaza Toro. who commanded his army from the rear.
 Ernest Blythe, minister of finance, at the same meeting announced that the prisoners would not be released, and added that they would not die.
 A labor meeting was held simul- taneously, at which James Larkin was the principal speaker. The un- conditional release of the prisoners was demanded.
 The hunger strike is spreading The prisoners in the Gormanstown camp at Meath have started on a fast in protest against the govern ment At republican headquarters it could not be definitely learned tonight whether De Valera was yet on hunger strike, but it was stated that all the leaders had been re- moved from Mount Joy to Kilmain- ham prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
THOMPSON STILL LIES UNCONSCIOUS
Little Change Noticeable In Condition Of Former Biri-
 mingham Man
ANNISTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! AnnistOn. Ala, Oct. 2l

"a ID. l.. Thompson, former Birming ham man, who was injured in an automobile wreck on South Noble street Friday night, had not re- gained consciousness at Sellers hos pital Sunday, and there was little noticeable change in his condition over the previous day. Mir. Thomp- son, who was travelling for the An niston Hide company, was seriously injured about his head and the up per part of his body when the car in which he was riding struck a sand bank in the middle of the street and turned over twice before landing in a gutter on the east side of the street. o. L. Ray, the other occu- pant of the car, who was painfully injured at the same time, was inn proving rapidly and will probably be able to leave the hospital in q short time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
STARTLES CL ERKS. WITH LAVISH BUYING
Woman Drops Off At Memphis Tt
 Try Out Some Checks

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. 21.-When Miss Margaret Jones staged an orgy of buying yesterday in one of the big department stores here, she set the clerks aghast. Miss Jones paid for her purchase with two checks, one for $3,156, the other for $262.
 Miss Jones desired to take some of the articles and have others sent to her room at the Hotel Gayoso. She had just deposited s1O,OO0 in the Bank of Commerce and Trust com pany, she said.
 Miss Jones was taken over by police. She was not stopping tt the Gayoso and had made no s10,000 de- posit in the bank, they said.
 Then Miss Jones told them that Memphis was only a way station with her and that she was on her way to Chicago where she was to be married to E. W. Jones, 90S Michi- gan avenue, Chicago.
 An examination into her sanity will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
TO OPEN GRAVES. IF FIRE WET !MS.
Officers Will Go To Georgia For Examination Of Bodies
 Of Three Children
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD } Monfvomery Ala. Oct. 21 l

County authorities of Lee county have joined the state fire marshaFs department in the investigation or the deaths of three children at Phe- nix City, in connection with fire there October 13. State Fire Marshal c. E. Johnson received information today to the effect that Sheriff Moon and County Solicitor Dickinson of Lee county have joined c. R. Shaf- fer, deputy state fire marshal. and are going with him to a point in Georgia where the children were buried and seek permission to open the graves and examine the bodies
 The children, a son and two daugh- ters of. MT. and Mrs. Hart, at Phe- nix City. met death at the time of fire in the building which they occu- pied. An investigation by the state fire marshals department resulted in doubt being aroused as to whether or not the deaths were accidental, 1t is stated, and a complete investiga- tion will be made of the circum- stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

whether they are subsidized or sup ported by different states or not
 I am more than a little doubtful whether this method of holding up the mails could be justified under the international postal regulations. It is certainly opposed to the spirit of the Geneva convention, but l have a suspicion that it may be con- travening the letter as we'll
 In any event. it is an abuse that a few questions in Parliament or speeches in Congress should put a stop to.--The London Outlook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
OPELlKA FAIR CLOSES
Exhibition Called Most Successful
 Ever Held In Lee County

OPELIKA, Ala, Oct. -(Special) The gates of the Opelika district fair closed saturday night on the most successful agricultural exposition ever held in this section of the state. Many a visitor was heard to remark that the show would do credit to many state fair, so far as the var iety, and the artistic arrangements of the agricultural exhibits were con- cerned.
 The community exhibits were re- markable examples of progress and development of farm life and activ ities. There were five of these mag nificcnt community exhibits, any one of which might well have been a prize winner; but the blue ribbon went to Gold Hill community club In the center of this exhibit was a large wheel, the spokes of which in- dicated the clubs activities and the scope work accomplished.
 There were numerous individual exhibits in the agricultural depart ment among the most notable of which was that of T. A. Whatley, who has demonstrated that every thing needed for home may be, and is by him, raised at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
SEVEN FAIRS PLANNED

With the opening of the com
 munity fair at Alexandria Tuesday morning a series of six community fairs will follow in short order, the last one to be given at Wellington October 31. The fairs will be given at Alexandria, Hollingsworth, Web. sters Chapel, Shady Glen, Ohatchie and Wellington, and large numbers of Calhoun county people are. ar ranging to attend the series of shows of farm and home exhibits. Several Of the community fair exhibits will be kept intact and brought to An nston to be entered in the county fair to be held here next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
RESBYTERY WILL MEET IN MARION.
Opening Sermon Will Be By Retiring Moderator
 Tuesday Night

MARION, Ala, October 21.--(Spe- cial.)-The Preshytery of Tuscaloosa consisting of the churches of Hale, Marengo, Greene, Sumter and Perry counties, will meet in regular stated session in the Presbyterian church of Marion at 7;S0 p. m.. Tuesday, De- tober 2S.
 Rev. George H. Kirker of Marion Junction is the retiring moderator of the Pres5ytery, will make the re- the opening sermon Tuesday night, After this sermon the Presbyters will be organized and new mod orator elected. Dr. Robert p. Fulton of Eutaw is state clerk of the Pres bytery and Rev. w, B. Clemmons of Marion, permanent clerk. Dr. Charles M Boyd of Tuscaloosa wAl present the report of the home mission com mittee of the Presbytery, which is one of the most important matters to come before the session. Rev. A. C.. Irons of Tuscaloosa, field secretary of the presbytery, will make the re- port on Evangelism" Rev. J. M. Partridge of York and pr. Charles M. Boyd. as ministers and J. S. O'Gwynn and Judge Sam F. Hobbs of Selma as ruling elders will re- port as to the actions of the last general assembly which they at tended at Montreal, N. C., in May.
 Rev, Edgar G. Cannon, D.D., new pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Selma, will preach Wednesday night. Rev. D. S. Hotch- k.ss of Greensboro will preach the presbyterial sermon on "The Atone lnent" at 1 o'clock Wednesday,. The devotional services Wednesday morn ing will De led by Rev. Hervey Me- oowcll of Cuba and Thursday morn ing by Rev l.. B. Witherspeon of
 ttend tbe APresbytery are: Rev. ! f F. Poster, Carrollton; Rev. Will liam F. Henderson. Carlowville; Rev, |. $. Brainerd. Plantersville; Rev: K. L. Benn. uniontown; Rev. j. $. Lack, Demopolis: Rev. w. H. Zeigler, Livlagston; Rev. Paul H. Moore and Rev. ]. Ava Hart. Tuscaloosa. The Presbytc.y h3s met in the Marion church on three previous occasions, w H, Richardson. now pastor of the Hermitage church, Nashville, Tenn, was chosen moderator. It met again in Marion in 1892 when Dr. D. A. Planck, who recently died in Mobile after serving the Central Presbyte- rian church of that city for nearly 30 years, was chosen moderator. The last time it met in Marion Rev. T. R. Best, now living in Little Rock, Ark, was chosen moderator. In addition to the ministers attending the Pres bvtery, each of the 60 churches in the Presbytery may send one ruling elder as representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
TALLADEGA PAVlNGI SURVEY IS ORDERED
Birmingham Engineer Will Prepare
 Estimates Of Cost

TALLADEGA, Ala. Oct. 21.-(Spe- cial. )-The city commission has con- tracted with R. L. Trotton, Birming-- ham engineer, to make survey and cost estimate of paving South and East streets. This survey is to De made for the benefit of the property owners when they decide to pave. The type of paving to be used will be selected when the decision to pave the streets is reached. ais
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
no DJRECgr sCOITT HAND

Executive officers of the Chocco- locco council, Boy Scouts of Amer ica, have secured the services of Harry J. Gregory of Gadsden to di- rect the Boy Scout band and sym phony orchestra of Anniston and the practice by the music makers will be resumed Friday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. The practice sessions will be held at the Boy Scout center at the corner of Moore avenue and Thir- teenth street and three practice as sembles will be held each two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
PLAN SPECIAL SERVICE

Two of the forward looking teams of the Mems Evangelistic club will conduct special services in Calhoun county during the present week. The first one will be at the Addie Weaver home near Eighth and Noble street Tuesday evening at ' o'clock, when Capt. R. B. Carr's team will direct the program. Wednesday evening at 80 the team explained by Harry M. Ayers will go to Piedmont and have charge of the mid-week prayer serv- ice at the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
ATLANTIC MAIL DELAYED
A British Editor Complains of Abuse
 Arising From Ship Rivalry

The exasperating method of de- laying correspondence on both sides of the Atlantic in the interests of rival shipping companies still con- tinues, to the detriment of business all around.
 American correspondence is for warded by American steamers, all though a British boat leaves New York a day Or so earlier; British correspondence is similarly held up in London for the s. S. Satanic. be- cause it IS White Star boat, or the s. s. Neurasthenia, because it is a Cunard boat. despite the fact that the American Brontosaurus leaves Southampton "A hours ahead of either.
 This is nonsensical. The business of the postoffice is to deliver let ters, not to delay them in the in- terests of opposing shipping lines,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
FRANK NORRIs DEAD

at the home of his niece, Mrs. George w. Burk, late Friday. MT. Norris was we'll known in Talladega. As a member of the firm of Morris Brothers of Morrisvilleg Calhoun county, hA constructed for the late George w. Chambers the dam across Choccolocco creek, from which Tal- ladega's first electric power was generated. The property was later acquired by the Alabama Power company and was the first developed water power the company ever own ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
ATTOMnRILE Is GIVEN

Just before leaving Selma Friday morning where he had been attend ing a meeting of the Synod of Ala bama, J. R. Bell, one of the leading citizens of the Central City, told Rev. F. B. Robinson to go around to certain garage where he would find a touring car, which he was to drive to Talladega, as a gift to the Synodical Orphans Home. MT. Rob- inson, who is superintendent of the home, was more than wiling to drive to Talladega Mir. Bells generous gift to the home, and he safely ar rived with the ear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
ARM0RY BEING IMPROVED

!. FORT DEPOSIT, Ala Oct. 21.- Special )-=-LItider the. management of First Lieut.. John Frank Bates, and Second Lieut.. Carl c. Go1son, the armory, owned by the 153rd Motor Transport company is undergoing improvements, both the exterior and interior. The company, as state unit, is known as the Lowndes Rifles consisting of two lieutenants, seven sergeants, four corporals and 35 priVates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
SHE TOOK KNICKERS

CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Mrs. Marie Hotchkiss told Judge Sabath in di- yorce court that her husband had threatened to kill her if she persisted in wearing knickers while indulging in outdoor sports.
 "Whatll you have" asked the court, "husband or knickers?''
 "Give me the knickers!"
 Mrs. Hotchkiss was granted a dl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CONFERENCE PLANNED

Action is expected by the state highway commission at it's meeting beginning Monday looking to the holding of conferences at Montgom- cry and Birmingham with county authorities for the purpose of con- sidering problems of highway con struction. John A. Rogers, chairman of the commission, stated recently that the commission plans to hold such conferences at Montgomery and at Birmin gham, to which county com missioners and other interested par ties will be invited for discussion of road problems. The conferences with county officials will be held to get their views on matters of interest to the public in carrying out the high way program. It is expected that dates for the conferences will be an nounced within few days.
 Formal awarding of the contract for approaches and substructure of new bridge over the Chattahoochie river at Eufaula is expected at this session of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
WOULD LOWER RATES

Members of the Alabama pubIlc service commission, during their visit to Huntsville, took under considera1 ton a petition of the Huntsville Gas company for permission to lower the gas rates that are now charged here. Manager c. E. DeMers eX- pressed the opinion that the rates are too high and that a reduction would result in an expansion of the business and a considerable increase in revenue. The matter was taken under advisement by the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
BANKRUPTCIES FEW

The record of the bankrupt court in Huntsville shows that there have been but three Huntsville cases filed so far this year, and tds is the best showing that has been made since the World war. Business generally throughout this region is on sound basis and there have been but few bankrupt cases from any source dur ing the last 10 months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
FRANK NORRIS BURIED

\ IarBe numDer or peopIe ds- sembled at the Cane Creek Baptist church Sunday afternoon for the funeral Of Frank Morris, the church service being conducted at o'clock by Rev. W. $. Griffin and the Masons having charge of the service at the grave. MT. Morris was native of Calhoun county and ran a large mill and foundry at Morrisville before taking up contracting work in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS

The Agoga Bible class, composed of young men of Siloam Baptist church's Sunday school and taught by Dr. Thomas IG. Cochran, dean of Judson college. elected new officers at it's last regular meeting. The new officers are: President. Clarence James: vice president. Junie Suttle; second vice president, Douglas Wood fin; third vice president. James Hare: secretary and treasurer, Ford Pope; reporter, Tyson Ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
yACATIONING'

Next year." said Jones, next year Pm going to take real rest;,sthat,s me"
 "Going to the country"
 No. sir, Going to stick my car in the shop for overhauling. scuttle mS launch, send the dog to kennel, ship my wife to the seashore, put on my overalls and stay home. ."--Rict mond Time Dispatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CoLEMAN-RoRERrs NuprIALs

C.. D. Coleman and Miss Clara Rob- erts, well known young people of the Iron City community, were married at the probate office by Chief Clerk Alfred Coleman on Saturday, the ceremony being witnessed by num- Der of the friends of the young people MT. Coleman is a well known young business man of the Iron City section and his bride is one of the most popular young women in that section of the county. They will make their home there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CHICKEN SALE A SUCCESS

The poultry clubs which have been formed in Perry county under the leadership of Miss Ruth Carlisle, county home demonstration agent. held . very successful sale of pure bred chickens at the court house this week. The Marion Central bank furnished the money to buy, the eggs last spring and took notes for chickens this fall. The sale was held to liquidate these notes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
FORMER CITIZEN VISITS

Edwin Carr, former Anniston tin ner who moved to Norfolk several years ago, has arrived in Anniston for visit of several days to rela tives and old friends. MT. Carr was connected with the Interstate Roof ing and Foundry company here for long term of years. He is being cordially welcomed by his old friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CLOrD-MATLEY METALS

William Cloud and MISS MargIe Watley of Merrimack were married yesterday in the presence of a small company of friends at the home of Rev. $. NJ. Perry in Huntsville, who performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
FIRST KILLING FROST IS LATER THAN USUAL
With Madison Crops Gathered, Cold Does No Damage
 THE AGE-HERAID I
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 HuufsvilIe Ala Oct 2I |

Two killing frosts, one yesterday and one today, are believed to have halted all perishable vegetation in this region, both of them being de- scribed as killing frosts.' That of yesterday was the first frost of the autumn season and it came about ten days later than the average. The average first frost comes about Oc- tober 10. All farm crops are ma tured and no loss has been sustained, if ia believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
WRECK VICTIM GAINING

J. c. Landers, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident be- low Oxford about two weeks ago, is recovering rapidly from his injuries, MT Landers was able to resume his duties with the Sawyer Shoe com pany during the last week, but is still suffering from an injury to his right shoulder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
TO ERECT HIGH sCHooL

At meeting of the city board of education Saturday, final action was taken toward the erection of a high ladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
MRS. FORD EXPIRES

Mrs. Alice Ford, wife of F. M. Ford, died Thursday night after an at the age of 72 years. She is sur Mved by her husband, E. M Ford, three sons. Frank H. Ford and Earl Ford of Huntsville, and E. M. Ford, Jr., of Birmingham. and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Robert E. Murphy. Mrs. Ford came to Huntsville with her family about 30 years ago and she had won a great many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
lAT,LEGED sLAYER HELD

Bill Porter. negro, charged with having killed Will Tinsley a white man, a Kymulga, about 12S years ago, has been arrested and is held in jail at Cincinnati. Sheriff Burk will go to Cincinnati for the negro as soon as he can obtain requisition papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CATHEDRAL ON STAMPS

The great cathedral at Cologne is represented on a new stamp. issued for Germany, and having a value of 10000 marks. Two of these stamps are required for domestic postage and six for foreign postage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
MARION HORSES WIN

William E. Woodfin and Edward I. Woodfin have returned to their homes near Marion after attending the fair at Meridian. They entered some of their horses in the races and won a number of events. w. E. Woodfin's mare, Pattiaia, made a very creditable showing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
HURT IN ACCIDENT

o. l.. Ray and Leon Thompson. both former residents of Talladega, were injured in an automobile acci- rent Friday afternoon on South No- ble street in Anniston, while they were en route to Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
CASE OF NECEssITY

Ted-Whatever the moralists may say, short skirts made a girl look neat.
 Ned-Yes; they kept her from going around with darned stockings.-New York Sun and Globe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
oRsERyE CHILDREN,s WEEK

"ChiIdren's week, WHICH has Just closed, was observed among the church. The pastor of the church. pr. c. c. Davison, preached a special sermon on the needs and value of the children, and urged greater attention to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
HEALTH OFFICIALS LEAVE

Sexen foreign health officials rep resenting England, France, Belgium, Brazil, Russia and other countries, who have been here studying the methods employed by the Madison county health unit departed yester- day for Baltimore. They were much feted while here and enjoyed every minute of their stay, they declared After spending several days in Balti- more, the party will got on to Penn sylvania, New York and Massa- chusetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
METHODISTS TO MEET IN DECATUR MONDAY
Last Quarterly Conference Of Year To Be Conducted
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD nacafur Ala Oct 2I

The last of the quarterly confer ence of Decatur for the Methodist Episcopal church, south, will be held Monday evening by Dr. w. P McGlawn, presiding elder of the Deca- tur district, at the Central Methodist church, when reports will be made for transmission the north Alabama M. E. conference which opens in Ensley, Wednesday, October 31. The final quarterly conference held by Dr. Me- Glawn for the year at the First Meth- odist church of Decatur, was held Friday night when in addition to reg ular reports made, the following new stewards were elected for the First Methodist Episcopal church: Leon c. Robinson. Philip Humphrey, J. R. Thomas, L. T. Lowe, and T. l.. Baker, ST. The old board of stewards consist
 ing of 20 members was reelected. In- hlcations are that a large company of Methodists from the Decatur dis trict will attend the convention of their church at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
MRS. WALKER EXPIRES

Mrs Bessie Ware Walker died in Montgomery Saturday night at the home of her husband, Gen. Hal T. Walker, on South Court street. Mrs. Walker was 75 years old and had spent her life in Mont gomery, where she was a belle during the days about the time of the Civil war.
 Beside her husband. Mrs. Walker is survived by two sons, Groom Wal ker of Pittsburg, Pa, and J. Ware Walker of Henderson, Tex, and two daughters, Mrs. J. IT. Hillman of Birmingham and Miss Bessie Walker of Montgomery. Funeral services have not been definitely announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
BUSINESS MAN DIES
John D. Putnam Expires At Hunts vile After Long illness
 TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU
Tg LEI lNAa E1NfN HE !.
 TEE AGE-HERALD !

Huntsville, Ala, Oct 21 J John D. Pitman, well known mer- chant and business man of this city died Thursday night after a long illness. He was 50 years old and is survived by his widow. a daughter and a son, also a brother. William Pittman, with whom he had long been associted in business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22

Cape Town, Africa, church people are considering the purchase of fur niture for their edifices in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-22
MRS. ffAILs BURIED

Mrs Robert Halls died at her home here Friday night and funeral serv- ices were held at St. Peters Catho- lie church Sunday afternoon. fol lowed by interment at Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Halls had been i'll for many months. She is survived by five daughters. Mrs. George Jails, Jr, Mrs. Minnie Bowling. Mrs. J. A. Cobb, Mrs. R. H. Candler and Mrs. J. M. Thornton. and her only son, A F. HailS