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The Washington times., 1920-06-25

the six-hour mystery period"
from 2:3o to $50 a m. One official
said:
"Whether man or q woman. we
are certain EiveIl was Joined by some
one In his home early on the mornihg
of the murder. II a woman, Il wns
one Of two persons. Mrs Larsen
knows both OF these women and can
help ms II she will.
Mrs. Larsen has told at least a
dozen stories of events on the morn
ing OF the murder and other events
CONTINUED on Page ~, Column ~
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PUT PLATFORM
TICKET
Democrats Fear Delegates VIII
Leave II Nominations Are
Made First. d
PREcEDENTs AGAINST REED
Cummings Hints National Com
mittee Will Not Seat Mis- i,
souri, Senator. /

SAN FRANCISCO. June 25.-The
Democratic convention will adopt .
platform before it nominates Presi-
Dental ticket, according to Chairman
Cummings, of the National Commit
tee.
The plan to have the convention
nominate before 1t adopts q platform
has not been approved by party lead
ers. Chairman Cummings stated to-
day that leaders fear IL the nominat-
ing is done before the platform ID
adopted, delegates will not remain in
the convention until after the busi-
ness Is complete.
The Demot ratio National Commit
tee today tackled the problem OF con-
tested seats.
There are two main contests. Sena-
tor Reed of Missouri. who was elect
ed a delegate in his district couven-
tion but who was unseated by the
State convention. 10 here demanding
he be seated. According to prece-
dents cited by Chairman Cummings,
the National Committee heretofore
always has ab1ded " the dec1sfons Of
State conventions when such decisions
clashed with the action Of district
conventions.
The entire Georgia delegation In
contested. The delegation which was
elected in the preferential primary
was constituted of men favorable to
Attorney General Palmer. The State
convention was controlled by Senator
Hoke Smith and Tom Watson, and the
Palmer delegation was turned out and
a delegation controlled by Smith and
Watson substituted.
This case is clear-cut," said Chair
man Cummings, and while he refused
to make any predictions, 1t seemed
apparent that the Palmer delegates
will win out before the committee.
T have hopes that we may clear UP
the contests today and complete the
temporary roll of delegates" Chair
man Cummings said.
ARRIVE BY TRAINLOADs.
The preliminary business of the
Democratic convention opened in earn
est today with the arrival of a veri-
table swarm Of State delegations. Be-
ginning at $40 o'clock in the morn
ing, trainload after trainload Of dele
gates arrived. The influx Of dele
gates and leaders awakened the city
to a realization of the fact that the
big meeting is rapidly reaching .
climax.
Among the early arrivals were
part Of the New York delegation, A.
Mitchell Palmer and the Pennsylvania
outfit, Wisconsin, North Carolina,
Montana, Missouri, Alabama and sew
eral others. William Jennings Bryan
was also an early arrival. Last night
part Of the Illinois delegation arrived.
They were greeted by a committee
arranged by National Committeeman
Charles A. Boeschenstein, and gave
the convention city it's first bit of
fireworks.
The big business of the day was the
first meeting of the National Com
mittee called for o'clock in the af-
ternoon. Contests were to be taken
up at this time.
The fight for a plank in the Demo
cratic platform in favor of Irish FREQ
dom will be led by w. Bourke Cock
ran of New York, II was learned to-
day.
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About That Convention

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of the Republican convention in Chicago
it is only necessary to state that virtually
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convention for this paper.
Others will be interested to know that
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TODAY

making himself useful on the farm
in Minnesota.
In Maine they have sent Gov
ernor Milliken to private life-he
being the most active pure water
politician in the State.
II doesn't pay to 20 too far, even
along the line .of thrusting your
own virtue on others. Probably
compromise, based on common
sense and the experience OF CEN
turtles, will be reached after a few
more politicians have learned that
the people like to be consulted.
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PRESIDENT URGES
NORTHCAROLINA
Aid WOMEN

kilograms were sent by
President Wilson today to
Thomas w. Beckett, governor
of North Carolina, and Sena-
tors Lee S. 'Overman and F.
M. Simmons, also of that
State, urging that the State
legislature take action on the
woman suffrage amendment
immediately.
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BURN SINN FEIN HOMES;
one SLAIN AT CROWLEY

DUBLIN. June 25-A Sinn Feiner
was killed at Crowley, early today,
said . dispatch from Bantry, Accord
ing to the sarne dispatch, the resi-
dences or Sfnn ~fefners were burned
near Crowley and Giengariff.
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First Aid to
Vacation Pleasures

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EE IRELAND" PLANK IN DRAFT OF PLATFORM
Democrats in Fixing
Issues Have Ignored
Stand on Wet Question
BY MARLEN T. PEW.
I.ternstisnal News Service.

y
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25-President Wilson's po
ca representatives in this are today
souty demanding that the famous Virginia platform
foreign relations plank stand the Democratic party
of the peace and League of Nations ISSUE the
only change being for the purpose Of cacaton so that 1T
may be better understood by the man in the street.
The International News Service is able today to di-
vuge tentative Irish, labor compensation for teachers
soldiers and sailors bonus, and compensation for postal
employees platform planks approved by the Adminstra-
ton If the Wilson forces prevail in the committee reso
lutions, the following panks will be adopted:
IRELAND
We express profound sympathy for the rights and
aspirations of small nations and of subject to alien
domination The striving of these for government
peas to the of justice of the world The cenuresod
struggle of Ireland for self government is today of the
unhappy problems disturbing mankind To her the League
of Nations Offers for the first time in history nterna
onal tribune before which she may obtain impartial
hearing We pledge that when American representatives to
the League of Nations appointed they shall be instructed
to bring the affairs of Ireland before that great tribunal for
adjudication .~+-'
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DECATUR HEIGHTs-Grc~t sale Of lots
begins Saturday, . days only Main tssf
Cor advance information--Advt
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Switchn1en
Threaten Walk-out;
Yards Here Normal
Day and Night Shifts All on
lob at Potomac and
lexington.

Conditions were reported absolutely
normal this morning at the Potomac
yards. with 100 per cent of the day
light shift reporting for work.
Following their uninstructed walk
out" Wednesday night. the Nentire
afternoon and night shifts. comprising
about 800 trainmen and swltchmen,
went back on their jobs yesterday.
No fears were entertained by the
officials OF the yards this morning
that another "walk-out" would fol-
low Immediately. 1t was reported
that the cars are moving as usual,
that conditions are quiet, and that
more men actually reported for work
this morning than there we're jobs for.
Reports that the men had voted
to walk out" in q body tomorrow
night were denied by yard officials.
who declared there is no reason to
believe the men contemplated any
further "walkout" unless a nation
wide strike should be ordered.
The full crew of yardmen. train
men, and mechanics at the Ecking-
ton freight yard of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad are ON duty today, and.
according to officials. there is no in
dication there will be a walkout OF
any of the men. Freight outside Of
the embargoed cars, was being moved
without delay.
POTTSVILLE, Pa, June 25-Ten
thousand anthracite miners in this
region are idle because of the new
The Washington times., 1920-06-25

POTTSVILLE. Pa, June 25-Ten
thousand anthracite miners In this
region are idle because of the new
outlaw" railroad strike. which has
tied up all the lines here.
Every siding is blocked with loaded
coal cars.
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From the "last minute" revela-
tions, the authorities are convinced
Elwell was not alone In his home
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
FAVORS MOVING OF UNIVERSITY
REPRESENTATIVE DODDRIDCE M'CULLOCH OF LEE COUNTY, OUTLINES SOME MEASURES HE WILL ADVOCATE.

Removal of the state university from Fayetteville to Little Rock will be advocated by Representative Doddridge McCulloeh at the next session of the state legislature, ac- cording to statement by Mir Me- Culloch.
 Little Rock is the geographical center of the state, it is the center of population and it is the states railroad center" he declared. "The university established there would do most good for the most people, who foot the bills for it's upkeep."
 MT. McCulloch also said that he was in favor of bank guarantee law and of adequate punishment for criminals.
 "A person found guilty of first degree murder should pay the death penalty without any equivocation, " he continued. "I also am opposed to the indiscriminate granting of pardons."
 Women, he said, should be allow ed to serve on juries if they so de- sire, but they should not be com pelled to serve against their will. He added that he believes a law to this effect should be passed.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
MAYOR ISSUES ORDERS

Helena, Dec. 21.-Orders have been issued by the mayor and the chief of police that every suspicious character found on the streets after midnight shall be taken to the jail for safe keeping. This method, coupled with Judge Burke's sentenc- ing of vagrants will tend to sup press any tendency toward the crime wave which is ensuing in other cities. An instance which occurred Monday night proves that these methods are needed. A negro holdup man show ed his gun into the side of white citizen on a dark street and ordered the would-be victim to hold up his hands The citizen was holding an unloaded pistol in his overcoat pock- ct, and brought his hands out of his pockets as if to hold them over his head, but instead brought the empty pistol to the side of the highway mans head with a whack.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
SIackers Untouched
 Legion Members Say

Washington, Dec. 16.-Charges that the War Department is taking no action looking to the prosecu- ton of draft evaders and deserters were filed with the House judiciary committee today by representatives of service mems organizations. The committee is considering bill to extend the statute of limitation from three to six years for prosecu- tion of violators of the selective draft act.
 William c. Murdock, department adjutant of the American Legion for Pennsylvania, and H. H. Raege, of the Legion's legislative committee, declared that the War Department has "done nothing but promise pros ecutions' of more than 150, ,000 draft evaders and deserters under military regulations. They also charged that the Department of Justice was making little progress in dealing with another 150,000 men whom they claimed had violated the service act, but were punishable under criminal statutes rather than military laws.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
We'll KnOIUn COlOred
 Pastor Here Again

Rev. A. B. J. Perry, pastor of the A. M. k. Church, has just re- turned from the annual conference held in Blytheville. Rev. Perry was reassigned to the pastorate of the church in Marianna, much to his delight. He is one of the ablest colored ministers in the city and has worked most harmoniously with the leaders of both the white and black races in all movements for the improvement of conditions here. There was a very strong probability that he would be made presiding elder of the Ft. Smith district, but Rev. Perry did not wish to be plac- ed in that branch of the work, pre- ferring to remain in charge of the church in Marianna. Several bank CTS and prominent business men ad- dressed letters to Bishop l. N. Ross requesting the return of Rev. Perry to Mariana. The preacher has re- quested the Courier-Index to ex- press his appreciation to the white citizens who interested themselves in this matter and whose letters were in a measure responsible for the action of the bishop in return ing him here instead of sending him to Ft. Smith Rev. E. J. Lunon, former pastor of the church here, more recently of Edmonson, was made presiding elder of the Forrest City district.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
Interesting Session
 Of Lions Club

At the regular meeting of the Lions Club on Wednesday of this week interesting talks were made by C. E. Daggett and M. H. Ford on present conditions and the future outlook. MT. Daggett, after review ing the present status and discuss ing some of the remedial measures that had been suggested, stated in his Judgment the quickest way to relieve the depressed conditions was to bring in some outside capital by making loans on lands and on life insurance policies, taking the pro- ceeds from these loans and paying debts and giving the banks ample resources with which to finance the new crop operations. He also made a strong plea for spirit of optim- ism and mutual helpfulness, urging the people to quit talking hard times. He said no community or county is really broke as long as the people keep up their courage, and that this is particularly true of this immediate section where we have such rich re- sources.
 MT. Ford discussed the issues from the standpoint of a practical farm CT. He said the principal trouble with our people is they do not work enough. He did not believe any man real farmer who stayed in bed until seven o'clock in the morn ing. He said the sure enough farm CT got up about four o'clock, and earlier if necessary. Too many peo- pie are trying to direct farming operations who can't harness a mule or adjust a blow. He also said our farmers waste too much money and too much time. He gave several instances of economy that can be practiced on the farm. He submit ted the working calendar of the average farmer, the number of days and months it is customary in this country to lay off working and concluded by showing that most farmers actually labor about ninety one days out of the year. He said no man could expect to make years living by working less than 100 days. His talk, as was that of MT. Daggett's, contained many ex- cellent thoughts and suggestions and elicited much applause.
 Dr. s. H. Boyer, well known Bap- tist minister of Cincinnati, was guest of the club and was called upon for talk. He kept the mem- bers in an uproar of laughter by his witticisms and his humorous il- lustrations. He said that the one big thing for all to do is to keep cheerful, not too cheerful to ignore the seriousness of the situation and not too serious to forget to be cheer full and optimistic.
 MT. Saddler, representing the Bankers Trust Company of Little Rock; J. D. Benham of Atlanta, Ga. 1; Paul Y. Gibson of Memphis and Hughes; Dick Ray, of Memphis ]; Jas w. Harrington, local druggist and Jim Spence, planter of Mari anna, were guests of the club.
 At the conclusion of the program, upon motion of R. L. Nixon, the club donated $50.00 to the United Charities for their Christmas work
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
W, l. BROWN ID
 ENTER MINISTRY
u,r,I KNOWN AND POPULAR vo,JNC CITIZEN OF MARIAN MA WILL STUDY IN SEMI WARY AT LOUISVILLE, KY.

M, and Mrs. Walter L. Brown .,vo zone to Little Rock to spend .ho holidays with relatives. Later M, Brown will return to Marianna ~ .1' wind up some business matters ond will then go to Louisville, Ky, so ., enter a Presbyterian seminary ,,,bore .J he will study for the ministry. Mr Brown came to Marianne about
 fonr wears ago and entered the LOsl lO estate business. Later he work i pI for the Newborn Wholesale Gro
 eor Company, then for the Grove
 pood Company as bookkeeper, and
 subsequently, accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Inter
 State Wholesale Grocer Company of
 Helena. which position he has just
 ,ssigned to take up his studies for
 the ministry. ,., :.
 MT. Brown and his splendid wife
 have been prime favorites in Mari
 anna during their residence here.
 Mrs Brown is a very charming wo-
 man who has large circle of de-
 voted friends. MT. Brown, in ad-
 d;tion to his commercial work, has
 devoted a great deal of his time
 .o religious activities, especially to
 tbe Covenanters, an organization of
 hovs. He assisted in the formation
 of the first Covenanter Society here
 and was chosen as the leader. The
 oroanization started with only seven
 members, but gradually grew in
 numbers and interest until 1t IS now
 one of the strongest, if not, in fact,
 the strongest juvenile organization in the city. He has won the con- fidence of scores of boys who have
 looked to him for guidance and lead ership. He has met with them every Sunday afternoon, has superintend- ed in a general way their work, has admonished and advised and inspir- ed them, has gone with them on their summer camps, has in all their religious and literary and out door programs sought to instill into them the high principles of sturdy manhood and a wholesome respect and reverence for things pertaining to God. No young man in Marian na has done more for the boys of the city than has MT. Brown. His interest in their proper training will no doubt see it's well-earned fruition in the making of a score or more of Marianna's best citizens out of the bright boys who have looked to him for leadership and who so implicitly believe in the correctness of his teachings and in the sincere V of his interest in them. The Covenanters are grieved over his departure, but like true Covenan- ters, they accept it with good grace because they know he is preparing himself for a greater field of use fitness.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
C.-I. Editorial
 Meets ApprOUaL

Two weeks ago the Courier-Index editor wrote an editorial entitled, We're Paying For Our Folly" In the editorial the editor attempted to give pungent expression to some thoughts he had on the situation in which the southern people, and par ticularly the southern cotton farm CTS, finds himself as a result of the slump in the price of cotton. The expressions were, of course, in line with the program that has been ad- vocated for this section of the south for several years, which program ap- plies with equal emphasis to all the strictly cotton producing sections of the south.
 It is source of more than or dinary qualification to the editor of the Courier-Index to observe that this editorial has found favor with the exchanges of this paper. In addition to the numerous expressions of approval voiced by local readers of the Courier-IndeX, scores of whom stated they endorsed every word in the article, it is of more than passing interest to note that the editorial was reproduced in the Nashville, Tenn, Banner and in more than dozen papers in East ern Arkansas. Several of them set the editorial in display type and featured it on the front page, with proper credit to the Courier-Index. All of them heartily endorsed and commended the analysis of the sit uation and emphasized the necessity for carrying out the recommenda- tions made.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
YuIetide Spirit
 PreUaLent Here

Christmas in Marianna will be fittingly observed and in spite of the financial depression that has limited the holiday trade, the fule- tide spirit will be just as prevalent among the kiddies as in flush times.
 While no definite announcement has been made, it is understood prac- tically all the stores will close all day Saturday. Special programs and Christmas trees for the children will feature the holiday season at the various churches.
 At the Christian church on Christmas eve play entitled Self, Service and Substance" will be rendered. The play was written by Mrs. R. V. Saylor, wife of the pastor of the church. This play will be the feature of the Christmas service which will be a giving service.
 At the Baptist church there vii be a Christmas tree on Friday af- ternoon at four o'clock for the children in the Sunday School de partment. The Methodist and Pres. byterians will also have Christmas trees at four o'clock Friday af- ternoon for the children.
 There will be Christmas tree al the Episcopal church on Tuesday o1 next week, known in the Episcopa calendar as Holy Innocence Day The United Charities, with it: funds and with substantial contri buttons made by the Elks Lodge ane the Lions Club, will look after th' needy families in the city.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
Newport Suffers
 SIOO,O ,OOO Fire Loss

Newport, Dec. 21.-Newport sui fered loss from fire early Tues
 day morning that will exceed $1OO,-
 900. Had it not been for a steady
 rain during the fire and an hour previous one section of Newport s
 business district would have been
 a total loss. The fire originated in the Strand Theatre and it is suppos- ed to have caught from defective flue.
 This was complete loss, as the
 building, recently remodeled with
 an expenditure of $8,000 and with
 l5,OOO feet of picture films, went up in smoke with nothing saved.
 The building and furniture valued at S4l LOGO, carried $18,000 insur-
 ance. In adjoining rooms in the
 theater building were the w. A.
 Palmer Merchant Tailor, Sebreed
 Music Company, Montgomery Bar per Shop and Chamber of Commerce rooms, all a total loss, with partial insurance. The second story of the theatre was occupied by the Mason orders of the city, which had elegantly furnished lodge rooms, in- Guiding valuable records that can not be replaced. From Hazel street 'ne fire jumped to Front street Snere the Style Shop of Mrs. H. V Sanders, which carried exclusive women's apparel, was a total loss VI $22,000. Walkers Pharmacy and Clyde Woods pool hall were 5ulned with smoke and water. The
 iOSses are partially covered by in Surance.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
Mrs. JarmOn IndOrsed
 To Succeed Husbdnd

Helena, Dec. 21.-At mass meeting here last night, Mrs. Amos harmon was unanimously indorsed as candidate for county treasurer of Phillips county to fill the term made vacant oy the death of her husband, a few days ago. Thus far she is the only candidate.
 She is the first woman to become a candidate in Phillips county, and it is believed the first in the state.
 The date for the special election has not been set by Gov. Brough, but is expected to be held soon. Mrs. harmon was an active worker in the campaign of her husband, and her campaign trips were a great factor in the election of MT. Jar mon.
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
Masonic Lodge
 Elects Officers

Marlanna Lodge No. I'll, F. x @ a@s M., held their annual election VI officers on December 13, l9ZO, 'iIa the following result;
 Df w. J. Henderson, w. M. S SOnn F. Dowdy, S. w.; M. c. Ora G'n J. w.; J. B. Grove, Treasurer;
 n, Gregory, secretary.
 fl mere will be a public installa- Son ot officers of Marianna Lodge . O, IT, F. & A. M, and of Mari iuna io;a Chapter O. E. s. No. 4l3 Gnuy, on December 27th, at the h.asonle Hall at 7:30 p. m. Mem Ns's and their wives and sojourn'
The courier-index., 1920-12-24
GOES FEM ONE BETTER

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-Thanks- giving Day colored woman brought a large rooster to the home of Dougald McMillan and put him un- der box in the back yard and said mary" word about it.. Thanksgiving came just B days ago. Today Mrs. McMillan saw the darkey and asked about the chicken she was to bring.
 "Lawdy, Mig McMillan, I done fetch i'm to you long time ago. An lef' him thah Thanksgivin' under a box" Sir Rooster looking very lord mayorish, was found under the box today, unable to walk, but very able to take nourishment. He has gone the other fasters one better by also abstaining from water or other fluids.