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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
WILL TAKE STAND
Judge McGannon to Deny Testimony
 of States Witnesses
By Associated Press

Dy fAosOctbtcU rtss
 Cleveland, December 27.-Judge Will liam H. McGannon, on trial charged with second degree murder for tho staying of Harold c. Kagy, on May 8, will take the witness stand in his own behalf to- morrow morning to deny testimony of Miss Mary F. Neely, chief witness for the state, and to reiterate his testimony given in the trial of John W. Joyce, acquitted of the murder of kagy, that he was not present when the death shot was fired.
 Miss Nicely, testifying last Tuesday, swore she "saw McGannon pull some thing from his pocket. Simultaneously a shot rang out and Kagy lurched for ward"
 Judge McGannon's testimony probably will be followed by that of his wife, as the last witness for the defense. accord ing to W. H. Boyd, chief counsel TOT McGannon.
 This afternoons session of the court was devoted to a cross-examination or Dr. A. c. McGannon, brother of the judge who swore to the judges alioi. Dr. McGannon testified he saw the judge three blocks from the scene of the shoot ing only a few moments before Kagy was shot.
 With the jury excused from the court room the defense devoted considerable or the afternoon session to the laying of foundation for the introduction of the alleged dying statement made by Kagy in hospital.
 In this statement Kagy is said to have accused John w. Joyce of having fired the fatal shot.
 Judge Bernon will decide tomorrow morning whether the dying mans accu- sation can be introduced as evidence. IL was ruled out of the testimony in the Joyce trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
AGRICULT LTURALISTS
 FORM ASSOCIATION

The association of technical agricul- turalists was formed yesterday after noon at the Civic Association rooms and officers elected. The name adopted for the organization is the Federal AGricul- tural Technical association, with Dr. C.. J. Becker president and E. C. Horton secretary.
 The membership is composed of ex- perts connected with the several agricul- tural departments and the purpose of the organization is for the exchange of ideas along technical lines.
 Among those present yesterday were Dr. C. J. Becker, Dr. Ray hvent Dr. J II. Huston. Dr. W. II. Meadows, N. F. Howard, F. D, Stevens, F.. C. Horton. U. l.. Brown and T. ]. Jordon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
QUIET IN DUBLIN
Holidays Pass With Little Disorder,
 Contrary to Expectations
By Associated Press

Dublin, December 2G2Fhe holiday - passed fairly quietly in Dublin, contrary to expectations The curfew order was not relaxed, but on Christmas eve ft was to some extent ignored by roisterers throughout the night and there was much alarm and shooting, several per sons being slightly injured.
 A young soldier in civilian clothes was shot dead by n sentry in the grounds of the Royal hospital at iklmainham, on the west side O. ;ne city, for refusing to halt when challenged In different parts of the country men were shot dead by armed gangs.
 Elizabeth Scales, the young woman who was killed in Limerick. lost her life in brave attempt to protect her companion, Constable Richardson Sh' rushed between him and several asSail- ants and received bullet in her heart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
STRONG BOX FOUND

Kansas City, December 2.-A strong box weighing 15o pounds and containing a large amount in checks and drafts, which was taken from an American Railway Express company motor truck this morning when five unmasked men and armed bandits held up the vehicle, was found by detectives this afternoon near Kansas City. Kan. Police say they found s5O,0OO m checks and drafts strewn about the opened chest which was left by the thieves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
DEATHS

Mrss Sarah Alversen-The body of Miss Sarah Alverson. age 12, who died al a local infirmary yesterday non ing, will be sent to Coal City, Ala, today at noon by Johns for burial. James K. PoIk-Funeral services fer James K. Polk. age 75, who died last Monday at a local infirmary, will be held from Johns chapel this after noon at o'clock. Burial in Elm -ond cemetery.
 James Handall-The 15-mouths old son of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Randall, died yesterday at local infirmary. Remains will be shipped today to Fairfield, H.. for interment. Edna F.. Htte-The S-months- old daughter of MT and Mrs. w. F.. Hite of 6216 Second avenue died yester- day. Funeral services this morning at II o'clock from the residence. h. terment Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28

Oswalt informed him that the main prison would hold him no more and that he would go into the mines. He was astounded, but declared it was no more than he could expect.
 A telephone message from Aldrich Monday said Knott had been received and had been sent into the mines with the other convicts Monday morning. Officials of the convict department have been instructed to take special precautions with the prisoner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
MAIL SACKS RANsACKED

New York, December T.-Mail sacks containing $1o0O00 in cash consigned to q firm in Havana were ransacked in the postoffice Of that city several weeks ago and as yet the money has not been recovered, it was learned here today.
 The money, which was sent to Cuba by registered mail, was stolen shortly after the bags were removed from the steamship which conveyed them to Ha- yana it was thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Reward Is Increased


 Little Rock, Ark. December gL-G Gov ernor Trough today increased the reward for the capture of 10 convicts remaining at large of 12 who escaped from tho state penal farm at Tucker last night, Eut except tor d report from Pine Bluff that one of fEe 10 had been captured at Altheimer today, the search for the coE- victs apparently had been fruitless
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Tries to Rob Conductor

Mobile, December 25.-It came to light here today that an unidentified negro highwayman attempted to hold up and rob street car conductor The would-be robber snatched his revolver, knocked him down and was choking him when the exit door flew open and the robber dropped off The highway man fired two shots after he fell to the ground. He escaped from the crew of the street car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
To Ship Trusk's Body

San Antonio, Tex, December 27.-The body of Samuel A. Trusk, aged iS, noted Indian fighter and frontiersman for 30 years, will be sent to St Louis tomorrow for burial in the National cemetery at Jefferson barracks. TrusI joined the United States army at the age of g after he had read about the Gus ter massacre on the Little Big Horn river in Montana He fought through virtually every Indian battle in the west without
 receiving a wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Venizelo's Son Married
By Associated Press

Nice. France, December 27--Sophocles Venizelos, son Of the former Greek pre- mier was married here today to Mile. l<ateline zervoudaki X large number ot prominent French personages attended the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Villa Asks Conference

San Antonio, Tex, December D. Francisco Villa, former rebel chieftain in northern Mexico, now a farmer at his hacienda near Canutillo Durango. has invited Adolph de la Huerta, secretary of the treasury and formey provisional president of Mexico. to meet him at Tor reon for conference. according to q newspaper dispatch received here O. night from Torreon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Receiver Is AppOinted
By Associated Press

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 27- Upon petition of C. M. McClung tS Co of Knoxville and other creditors, Federal Judge F. T. Sanford today appointed j. II. McCallum of Chattanooga temporary receiver of the Dayton Coal. Iron and Railroad company. of Dayton, Tenn, now involved in bankruptcy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
EVERY ENTRANCE
 ID NEW YORK IS
 PUT UNDER GUARD
Police, Fearing Gang Feud as Result of Eastman Murder, Redouble Their Efforts to
 Capture Slayer
By Associated Press

New York, December G.-Placing of every railroad, street car, ferry and highway entrance into the city under special police guard4 and the calling out of $50 embryonic policemen for final training were announced by Police Com missioner Enright tonight as the latest measures to check New York's tide of ontlawry.
 Police previously had been ordered to halt, question and search, if necessary all suspicious characters and to seek ex- plantations from all persons found in un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28

frequented thoroughfares between the hours of midnight and dawn.
 Meanwhile, the department, fearing an- other gang feud as a result of the mur- der of Monk Eastman. former noto- rious gang leader and war hero, yester- day, exerted themselves in an attempt to establish the identity of his slayer
 X theory that Eastman as the head of whisky ring" met death as the re- suit of a quarrel with associates over division of profits was being investi- gated. In this connection the police in stituted search for a woman named "Lottie," said to be one of Monks" in- innate.
 Charles Jones, with whom he was as- sociated in automobile business after the war. said today he was endeavoring to locate the gangster's sister. Jones asserted Eastman had gone straight" since he left prison 10 years ago, and he knew of no reason why he should have been slain.
 SEVENTH GANG LEADER SLAIN
 Eastman was the seventh noted gang leader to be slain in recent years.
 Big Jack Zelig was killed by another gangster known Boston Red Davi. son. who shot him in an open Third ave- nue trolley in 1912.
 Eat Em-up Jack" McManus was found near an elevated station on the Bowery, his head smashed by a piece of lead pipe
 Kid Twist was lured outside a Coney Island dance hall in the summer of 1909 and shot to death by Louis Poggi, a mere youngster among gangsters.
 Tanner Shaw was shot by a gang while seated at a West Side poker table in 1910.
 Rubber Shaw, believed to have in- stigated Tanners" death, was shot down in Hoboken two days later.
 Johnny Spanish" noted "two-gun" man of former days, was shot down in broad daylight shortly after Tanners" fate.
 Four men, the youngest IS and the eld- est 4 years of age, were given maximum sentences of from 10 to 20 years impris- onment when found guilty of robbery to- day in the court of general sessions. Judge Rosalsky, in pronouncing sentence, said pleas of leniency would be of little avail in his court, and that lawbreak- CTS haled before him should expect the limit if convicted.
 The four men convicted were William Karstein, IS, charged with the hoidup and robbery of a laundry man; John Bataglio, 24, charged with the holdup and robbery of wine dealer; Joseph Port g, and Asa Ganin, 2, charged with the holdup of lower East Side resident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Reports Are Contradicted

New York, December E.-Recent re- ports from Constantinople that Ameri- can workers of the near east reiief nave been ordered out of Armenia by tne soviet authorities were contradicteo In two cable messages received here today by the near east relief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-28
Boston Greatest Fish Port

By Associated Press Boston, December N-This city was said to have become the greatest fishing port in the world with the announcement today that Iz2, 2,22606O pounds of ground fish had been brought here during lS2o, shattering all records of the last a2 years,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11
TOPICS OF THE FARM
A Department Devoted Exclusively to Farm
Affairs in Hand County
Contributed to by e. II. AICHER, Hand County Agri. Agent
SOUTH DAKOTA MAN on
NATIONAL WOOL COMMITTEE

Huron, s. Oak, Nov. S.-President
J. r. Howard has appointed J. c,
Holmes OF B~rookings as the South Da-
kota member of the National Wool
committee of the American Farm Blu.
reau federation.
Mr.. Holmes has spent most Of this
summer and fall at the national wool
headquarters In Chicago looking after
the South Dakota wool interests. He
is livestock specialist OF the State col,
lege extension division, and has beer
generously loaned by that institution
for this work. Mr.. Holmes attended
the first meeting Of the Committee al
the Great Northern Hotel. Chicago, or
November 4. The purpose Of the com
mittee is to correlate the state WOO
pools, help regulate selling, eliminate
competition among the pools and cen
tralize activities for future wool mar,
keting.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11
MAKE GOOD
GAIN FOR WEEK
Prices Advance A Dollar Ger Cwt-
Cattle and Sheep Start Higher
But Close Steady to Lower

South st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 6.-Elec-
ton week found farmers and livestock
shippers in many quarters too busy
tending to their voting duties to mar
ket much live stock, and receipts drop
ped OF both here and around the wes-
tern circuit. The result was that
prices were boosted in all departments
but before the close of the week drop
ped back on cattle and sheep, the hog
market alone holding its gain. I'm
provement Of consumptive demand
with higher prices In the fresh pork
trade, lighter receipts and a good de-
and locally from shippers brought
about an advance OF $1.00 in hogs for
the week, bulk of sales today being
$3.50 to s13.25. Best pigs are closing
at about $1,000.
After running start on Monday and
Tuesday with prices generally 25 to
soc higher, due to light receipts and
III maj VII lhc pdll vi ohlDDtlo
and spectators, the market weaken
ed Wednesday under the influence of
more liberal marketings and declined
both Thursday and Friday until prac-
tically all of the opening gain was
wiped out. Today's market, in antici-
patton of a liberal Monday run Is clos
ing weak to lower. The weeks top
for load lots was made on some Dako-
Ia Rangers at $11.25, with a few sales
OF odd head on up to $1,000. Bulk Of
common and medium beef steers at
$500, butcher cows and heifers at
$3.50 to $3.50 are weak to a quarter
lower for the week. Gamers and cut
tiers at $500 to $4.25 are steady to
weak, as are bologna bulls at $4.25 to
s5.75. Best veal calves at $3.50 are
S1.00 higher. StocKers and feeders
selling mostly from $500 to $3.50 are
weak to a quarter lower. Receipts
of cattle and calves at the seven prin-
cipal markets show a loss of around
$4,000 head compared with last week.
The sheep market after a higher
opening, is closing ABOUT soc lower
than a week ago, with pest lambs
around SLIPS to Sl1.50, and choice
ewes at $3.50 at the close of the week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11
FARM BUREAU DRIVE

Fifty-three of Hand County's most
representative farmers from the var
oius townships of the county met at
Miller Saturday, November 9Th and
completed arrangements for the Hand
County Farm Bureau membership
drive. All but six townships we're
represented. Some townships had two
and some three representatives pres
ont.
c. l.. Starr, well-known ex-Hand
County citizen, now employed by the
South Dakota Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, addressed the body and outlined
Plans for the campaign. Progressive
farmers everywhere see the great pos
sibilities in the Farm Bureau move
ment. For once" said G.. l.. Starr,
"the American farmer is neal the
point where speculation will be remov
ed from grain marketing and the grain
spectators will have to seek other
lines of work. Grain will, In the very
lea future. possibly by 1922, be mar
keted direct from the farmers COOP
erative elevators to the mills, elimin-
ating the middle men who have so
long extracted the profit out of the
farm products.
Mr.. Starr further stated that live
stock breeders everywhere were heart
and soul for the Farm Bureau because
it stands for legitimacy in the live
stock business.
Many other phases Of the Farm Bu-
reau movement were taken up. He
particularly called attention to the
fact that the Farm Bureau is not SOL
letting any one but farmers for its
membership. Particular attention
was called to'the fact that other bust
ness for years has been well organic
ed and there Is no reason why the
Farm Bureau should wish any bust
ness but farming represented in its
membership.
The Hand County campaign is start
ing with flying colors. Four solicitors
from as many townships reported 100
per cent signing up by Tuesday night.
That is. not a single farmer approach
ed in these townships had refused to
join the Farm Bureau.
r. H. Aicher.
County Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11

A meeting of the Glendale commun-
ity will take place at tho Glendale
Church Friday, November the 18th at
eight p. m. The school children from
each of the schools in Glendale Town
ship will render a program and a
speaker from the State College will
also be present to discuss the rela-
tons regarding the Extension Division
and its work.
In connection with the meeting, the
ladies are putting on a lunch follow
ing the program. The chimney has
been repaired and the stove mended--
everybody will be comfortable.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all the people in the Glendale com
munity whether in the Township OF
out of it.
z. II. Aicher,
County Agent
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11

| have the agency for the Stewart
Farm Truck from q to az ton capa-
city. j. G. Wilson,
3S st Lawrence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11

Capital paid up in cash-$ 200, 900. OF
Ledger assets Dec. 81, IS 1881, 532.6i
INCOME
Total premium income 6,732,73021
Interest and rents $50. 722.2I
From all other sources 252.llS3a
Total Income ----s 6,sl5,57l.st
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid losses and en-
dowments -----------S l,3lI,4IO.t6
Dividends and other bene.
fits to policy holders 4S6. SO0.97
Paid to stockholders $4,000 90
Commissions agency expenses
taxes and fees - t,S7S.5ss.25
Salaries. office and
legal expenses --- ieT,2s25 .
All other disbursements 205.6S406
Total disbursements -, 4,l0s,s SIC IS
LEDGER ASSETS
Book value of real estate-t i6s,51St5
Mortgage loans on
real estate ----- s,olS,i0C.sS
Bonds, stocks and coll
lateral loans -------- i,s35.s5s.S5
Policy loans and
premium notes ---- i,56o,+z4S 81
Cash In office & banks i.5o3.032.6s
All other ledger assets 1,27sl6
Total ledger assets IS f2, soo.nssz'
NoN-LEDGER ASSETS -
Interest and rents -----f 26o,T5o.ef
Market values over
book values ------- o,1lo.Oo
UncolIected premiums s2s,9s4.5s
Gross assets --s i~s,sool3st5
Non-sdmitted assets 5o,sse.+4
Total admitted assetss 1878, 1901
LIABILITIES
Net reserve and disability i1,s<s,4s2es
Amounts not yet due on sup
Elementary contracts so,sIotV
Total policy claims - l3{,6l6.es
Commissions. salaries. taxes n.,,.o
pividends or profits
due policyholders --- ssi,se4aI
All other liabilities - lf4,eeI.2s
Total except capitals 3,sal,133.Ss
conitaI stock 200, 600. 90
TGrnsssisned funds (%surpiu,) iSs,o1s.is
BUsINEss IN SOUTH DAKOTA. 1919.
Policies iseued --------s 2,sSSett.oo
Losses paid -------- 3ssst'ss
Gross premiume collected ?!o.2tsss
Expenses incurred 49, ll6,1os.oe
Policies In force 1870 s.sol.lss.oo
Company Certificate 81 authority
Whereas, The Kansas City Life In
surance Co. a eorporatiSn orSnnd1e GO
this office a sworn statement exhibit
ing its condition and business for the
year ending December 81. 1919, con-
formable 10 the requirements OF the
laws OF this state regulating the bust
ness OF insurance; and.
whereas. The said company. has I'LL
ed In this office a duly certified copy
Of its charter; with certificate Of orr
ganization. in compliance with the re-
duirements of the Insurance. law afore-
Now, therefore. I. w. N. Van Camp.
Commissioner of Insurance Of the state
OF south Dakota. pursuant TO the pro-
visions of said laws, do hereby certity
that the above named company Is ful-
ly empowered. through its authorized
agents, TO transact it's appropriate
business of Life Insurance in thls stste:
according to the laws thereof, until
the last day Of February. A. ID. 1921.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my and n official seal at
Pierre. this fret day Of March, A.. ID.
1890.
W. n. VAN CAMP,
Commissioner OF Insurance.
w. J. MADDEN.
(SEAL) Deputy Commissioner.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-11-11
90

FROM aSNt..n STATEMENT
Year Ending December 3ist, 1919.
Kansas City Life Insurance
COMPANY. Kansas CITY. Mo.
Home Office: Nansas City, s%Ilssouri.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-29
YOUR DUTY AS AN AMERICAN

= As loyal citizen you owe America something!
 It Is not enough to merely pay taxes and attend to your private business That long way to- Mafd making splendid citizen Of you. 1t is true. bat 1Aefe is another and greater duty which you nrst peffofm.
 You musts boost" your country
 The time has when 1t Is necessary for every kx6i citizen to do some boosting!" Make it prac- tics ito SOW propaganda everywhere you go, evtty day In the week, that will tend to antidote he apirt of revolution which is much in evidence
 xs ireif the new Americans what is expected of thlns Do net drive them but persuade them that II their duty to respect and love the country which la fiylng them freedom and abundant opportunity fS SiHumulate fortune. Tell them what is expected D{ i'm and what they can do to make themselves
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-01-29
THESE BILLS SHOULD PASS

7, ,rr,Sf hills introduced in Congress by Senator McNafy and Representative Kahn proposing pt"'e0. ton for the cG,ore, graphite ana other lpluiH5 4
 disfrisE in the United States should pass ores con taiIine these. and other minerals opened up in Aiaska and elsewhere direct response to the needs afeelooed. by, war While the mines in all probao- :ffty3 would ha3e been put on basis where Do pro faction would have been needed had the War cen tfnuerl the sudden termintaion of the conflict eft tnines so that the development work that was un- dertaken will prove very severe burden on nose So patrioticaliy responded to the call for heoh II protoction that would permit of their cohtlhueu 9p eratton is not given. ,.s
 @.2 The Empire Is printing discussion o these
 s,ires which appeared in the Seattle Times where ir Jack Underwood, formerly of Alaska ana no" washington correspondent of the Times writes MT Underwood however inconsistently intimates that, sIotld the measures pass the houses of Congress, they might meet with Presidential veto, for, he says the Democratic party is pledged to free trace
 The only thing that is wrong about this Is that IL ksn6ttrue The Democratic party Is not piedsea 10 sffee trade' and never has been. The present Very satisfactory tariff measure, the Underwood Tar ift was passed by Democratic Senate and Demo- cratic House of Representatives and approved by a Denocfatic President fulfillment of the Demo- cfktfc promise reform the tariff and 1t is not and n1yer was 4ntended to be free trade Pres fdent Wilson and his party do not oppose protection fdr infant industries" They oppose treating the greatest and wealthies manufacturing concerns of the world as infants and the manufacturers Of the e0dntry have generally accepted their verdict .t President Wilson has urged Congress to provide tariff for some industries particularly those that
 ase grown up around the production of dyes, which fesultSd from conditions. The proposed tarili ltS nrSfect some of these mining industries which were developed by the war is directly in line With tho proposed protection for tho dyestuffs industries Iii fact chrome and the other metals discussed by Mf.s Underwood used in the production of dye Muffsl and we cannot have independent Amer
 CT h dyestuffs industry unless have American chrome and other metals used in their production