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New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
DR.. Grant TO Make His Weddi,,e
Challenge Church Diuorce Ba1,
Authorities Agree Ecclesiastical Code Leaves No
Room for Bishop 10 issue Dispensaticn for Mar
r'age of Mrs. Lydig and Militant Clergyman

Power to grant dspensation to the
Rev. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant to marry
Mrs. Rita Lydig, twice divorced society
leader, is not within the province Of
the bishop Of the diocese, and marriage
II such circums tances is expressly for
hidden by the law of the Episcopal
Church. it was declared Yesterday by
authorities on ecclesiastical law.
In announcing his intention to marry
Mrs. Lydig these authorities believe
that this Church's most noted advocate
Of liberal changes in the code Of his
religion is showing the courage of his
own declared convictions regarding di-
vorce. with full KNOWLEDGE that he
may be compelled, and Willingness if
necessary, TO leave the Episcopal fold
and become an Independent Clergyman.
While DR.. Grant said yesterday that
he would not leave the Church as LONG
as he was OF real service within it and
tnat he saw no reason why he should
not continue to be of such service in
MS parish, 1t was pointed out that he
could perhaps make more effective
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Tree piaryF eIled. Bees
Make Trarelers Detour
Special Dispotch to yhe Tribune

SPECIAL Dtspctch 10 he TrlbiOic
LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. t
The pike from Concord to Vance
burg has been blocked for several
days by myriads of honey bees
which for fifty years had used
roadside tree as an apiary. The
tree fell across the highway be-
fore high wind and honey was
scattered over wide area.
The bees refused to relinquish
possession and all travel was di-
verted by a route which causes
several miles of additional iour-
neying. Persons who approached
the fallen tree have been routed
by fierce onslaughts of the bees.
Floyd Call, sent to repair tele-
phone lines broken in the storm.
is in a serious condition from
stings.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Toy Pistol Routs Cunman
v oman Saves Husband, Who
Was Already Shot i'm Arm

Armed only with toy pistol. Mrs.
Mollie Golden, of GIL Southern Boule
ward, the Bronx, yesterday put to fight
young man who had just shot her
husband in the arm and. it is believed,
still had four cartridges in his revolver.
He was known to the Goldens as n
man who several months ago purchased
from them d hunidor cigar stand in
a downtown Office building.
The man went to the Golden apart
ment yesterday noon, according to the
story told the police, to deman5: a loan.
When this was refused he is said to
have drawn revolver Golden Crap
pied with him, and during the struggle
which followed the gun went off, the
bullet striking the former in the right
forearm. Mrs. Golden. screaming, lev
cled her toy pistol at the intruder.
who backed into tho hallway and re-
treated down the stairs
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Arrest L riend
OF Diyorcee i'm
Broker 'sMurder
Arthur c. Burch, of Evan
ston, ILL.,, Seized in New
Mexico, Where He Was
On an Eastbound Train
" atched Kennedy sOhice
" oman Also Held as Wit
ness; EARLY Solution of
Deaill Mystery Expected

LOS ANGELES, Aug. With Mrs.
Madalynnc Obcnchain, Of Evanston,
ILL.,, held as material witness. and
Arthur c. Burch, also Of Evanston,
held in connection with the Staying. in
Beverly Glen, Friday night Of John
b. Kennedy, insurance broker, county
and city officials to-day began gather
ing loose ends OF evidence which thew
expect to lead to early solution of the
mystery.
Kennedy was shot from ambush
when, accompanied by Mrs. Obcnchain.
he was searching the ground in front
Of his home for "lucky penny" which
his companion said She had buried
there year ago. According to Mrs.
Obenchain and a neighbor, two men
were seen fleeing from the place di-
rectly after the shots were fired
Burch was arrested at Las Vegas.
N. NJ. He was taken from an eastbound
train for return to Los Angeles. He
also was graduate Of Northwestern
University and friend Of Mrs. Obcn-
chain. They, together with her former
husband, had been classmates
Divorce Denied knowledge
Mrs. Obenchan, who though but
twenty years old, is a divorcce. having
separated from her husband Ralph B.
Obencnaln, Chicago attorney, denies
all knowledge of the shooting. She
AYERS that she was to have married
Kennedy and that she had secured her
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Fine " Gather. All " ell.
" ifh Harding Party

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE
Mayfiower, on her way from
Portland, Me. to Washington,
with President and Mrs. Harding
aboard. tonight was off the
Rhode Island coast in the vicinity
of Block Island, according TO
wireless message received by the
naval communications service
here.
The message. sent at SAP .. m.
by Secretary Christian, said;
Fine weather: all we'll
Tie yacht is due here Tuesday
noon.
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Break i'm Irish
Truce Feared
OyerMckeowll
Refusal of Britain TO Re-
lease Slayer of McCrath
Arouses Bitter Resent
ment Throughout Island
Courier Sent TO Premier
Friends Of Leader Contend
His Action Was Justified
Under War Conditions

DUBLIN, Aug. BY The Associated
Press. Reputation of the truce be-
tween England and Ireland is con-
sidercd possibility should the British
government persist in its refusal to
liberate John j. Mckeown, a member
of the Irish Republican Parliament,
who is under conviction Of murder
Responsible Sim Fein leaders identify
themselves with McKeown's act as
part of the war and consider refusal
to release him as indicating a want
of good faith on the part of the gov
ernmenr.
General Sir Nevil Macready. in com
mand of the British forces Ia Ireland
conferred recently with Premier Lloyd
George ard responsibility for the
present situation in connection with
McKeovn's imprisonment is considered
by the Sim Feiners to rest on him.
Strong efforts are being made to-
night by influential persons not con-
nected with the Sim Fem, who fear
consequences injurious to peace, to Sc
cure reversal of the governments
decision. 1t is reported that special
courier has been sent to see the
Premier.
All Others Free To-day
All the members of the Dali Eireann
will have been released by tomorrow
except McKeown. Though the opening
of the Parliament is some time off, the
immediate release Of the prisoners was
decided upon as necessary to afford
them opportunity to confer with their
colleagues.
The murder for which McKeown was
convicted was the shooting of District
Inspector McGrath during fight in
which the inspector tried to shoot him
MckeOWn also was the organizer Of
several ambuscades in County Long
ford, in which members Of the crown
forces were blown up by mines. At his
trial several British officers testified in
behalf Of McKeown, saying that they
had received good treatment while held
captive by him. The sentence of death
has not received the confirmation Of
the commander in chief as yet.
McKeown's Action Approved
McKeown was the commandant Of
the Irish republican army in his dis
trict and his acts were Endorsed by
MS chiefs. Hence his detention in
prison while others are permitted their
FIRE cdom is regarded by the newspapers
as indefensible. All the men are to be
released Internationally No paroles
have been asked for or given.
The Right Rev. Joseph +. McGrath,
Bishop Of the Diocese of Baker City,
Ore, accompanied by the Rev. NJ. P.
O'Dwyer, of Seattle, was among the
callers yesterday at the Mansion House
to see Eamon dc Valera
New-York tribune., 1921-08-08
Votes at ST Each Drain
Banks of Dollar Bills
Doors of Kentucky Financial
Dcpots Closed After 10000
Ones" Are Passed Out
Special Dispatch to The Tribune

HA1ARU, hYv aug. "a primary
election in the Kentucky mountains
always has unique features, but the
voting of yesterday takes the prize for
at least one oddity. The three state
and national banks in Perry County
voluntarily closed their doors early,
after 10000 81 bills had been checked
out, 1t is believed, for use in buying
votes.
One of the banks paid out % 600 81
bills, another $4,000, and third 10000.
The Perry County supply of 81 bills
was exhausted. Cincinnati correspond
ents fer the banks were called on, with
the result that plenty more were fur
nishcd, but the banks finally agreed to
close until the election was over to pre-
vent as much alleged vote purchasing
as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
SOUND VIEWS.

President Harding to have wonderfully correct
and spendidy of of the great prob
lens that confront the Nation today. There long
and serious cabinet meeting held Washington yesterday
which domestic and foreign questions discussed with
his advisers.
agricultural situation occupied most of the discussion
Mr. Harding said have expressed reluctance embargo
presidential order importatons of farm products as
urged by congressional leaders The president made
cultural markets from their present stagnaon and it is
understood have been decided in general way that
t-dumping legislation be considered first by the
cal session of congress which begins April II.
The president understood have suggested that not
only there be protection against imports but that
orous steps must make certain that the Amer
can themselves furnished with stable market
conditions.
The transportation situation pictured serious
branches of the industry and the president suggest
ed that the question production and transportation
session.
From the that out of the cabinet room the
presidents foreign affairs may be summarized
follows:
He opposed the resubmssion of the Versailles peace
treaty to the
He opposed to the ratification of the peace pro-
per- with the League of Nations eliminated
therefrom.
He is opposed to putting the United States into the
League of Nations with Article expunged. into
league involving participation of America in permanent
military alliance.
For want general treaty of peace which the United
States accept without surrendering independence
of action and abandoning its traditional policy of
tanglemen European affairs the president consider
ing alternative methods of reestabshng peace with Ger
many.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
HACKER TAKES HOT
FIGHT FROM GRUNAN

In a hotly waged four round battle
featured by fast milling and hard
punching, Willie Hacker of Ell Centre
gained a decision over AL Grunan of
San Diego in the main event Of Rudy
Elders fight show at the Ell Centre
Athletic club last night.
The bout was furiously contested
from ssxrt to finish, both boys fight
ing aggressively, cleverly, and with an
apparent relish for battle. The head
liners fought at 1876 pounds.
Another hard fought scrap was that
between Abe Gordon of Los Angeles
and Charlie Woods of Brawley, in
which the former earned the judges
decision.
Tommy Riley of Calexico, 1853 lbs.,
and Frank Smyer, of Holtville, 154,
pounds, boxed draw. Joe Mandot of
Ell Centro, 116 pounds, beat Jimmy
Lacko of San Diego, 122 pounds, in
four rounds. Ralph Stiffin of Ell Gen.
tro, the diminutive flea weight,
hoped so fast and landed so otter
that he kinda spoiled the evening for
Lee Ports, his 81 pound opponent.
All decisions were rendered by three
judges, Merrill D. Davis, editor of The
Press, Chief of Police Dave Matlock
and "Bill" Allen. A large and en-
thusiastic audience witnessed the
contests.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
WITH A GOOD START.
BY Associated Press


SACRAMENTO, March 19.-Sacra-
mento will start the 1921 Pacific
Coast baseball pennant fight with a
good running start, according to Man
ager Bill Rogers, who is directing the
spring training of the Senators on
their home grounds here.
Every man on the team is a tried
ball PLAYER. it is claimed. and already
the outfit is able to put up good
brand of ball. Among the training
camp claims is one that the Senators
have the fastest base runners in the
league.
In a recent training camp game,
the Senators lined up with Marty Nc
Gaffigan on second: Merlin Kopp in
left field; Charley Pick at third base;
Mollwitz at first base; Compton in
right field; Ryan center; Billy Orr at
short; "Rowdy" Elliott catcher; Pit
terry, pitcher. and Bobby Schang third
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
FOUR STARS TO SHINE

Jack Mulhall, Marguerite de la
Motto and Ruth Stonehouse have the
principal roles in "The Hope" the
great melodrama of England, India and
Italy, the feature attraction Sunday
and Monday at the Topic theater. With
Frank Elliott, chosen to play Major
Hector Grant, the "heavy", these tai
ented screen players head the all star
cast that enacts Cecil Raleigh's and
Henry Hamilton's spectacular thriller.
Jack Mulhall, who played the lead
opposite Alice Lake in the production
of Finis Fox's "Should Woman Tell"
plays in "The Hope" the young heroic
Harold, Earl Ingestre, lieutenant of
the Kings Own Rifles.
Marguerite de la Motto is compar-
atively new face on the silversheet.
Her picture career has been brief but
very successful. She has been chosen
for the part Of Lady Brenda Carlyon
in "The Hope" She made her initial
appearance less than Is months ago
with Douglas Fairbanks in "Arizona." 3"
Recently Miss de la Motto played
one of the leading roles in 'The Sage
brushers," B. B. Hampton all-stal
production. Before going into pictures
Miss de la Motto was professional
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
MANY WILL TAKE
THE LEVEE TRIP

The trip over the levee district to
Hanlon Heading tomorrow promises to
be we'll attended, more than $50 res
ervations having been made. For any
one who has not taken in the sights of
the big irrigation plant the excursion
will be we'll worth taking.
The special leaves the Southern Pa
cific station at CaleXico at $3.50 o'clock
returning at 700 o'clock in the eve-
ming.
The round trip fare from Calexico
is Sc. This excursion is under the di-
rection of the Associated Chambers of
Commerce.
In all probability those who do not
decide to go in time to give notice
can be accommodated at the train in
the morning. All should take their
lunch.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
POPULAR BILL HART

Imagine wandering band of min
strells in the heart of the California
Sierras in the golden days!
Imagine the little troupe assembled
perforce to perform for band of the
most abandoned bandits that ever
roamed the wilds.
There you have the opening Of Will
liam S. Hart's new picture, 1.-The Test
ing Block" a Paramount picture and
by all odds the most powerful the
western star has ever produced, which
will be shown at the Palace theater
tomorrow.
1t is his own story, picturized and
directed by Lambert Hillyer land
photographed by Joe August, A. s. c.
From this strange beginning opens
up romance of the high Sierras and
the placer claims of the days of gold
that has every element of human love
and hate, thrill and pathos. A girl
| violinist with the troupe eXcites the
fancy Of the bandits and Mr.. Hart
as "Sierra" Bill, their chief, wins hel
for his own by force.
Eva Novak is the girl and heads a
fine cast. Gordon Russell has the
| heavy role.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19

Mike Gibbons of st. Paul yesterday
repeated his challenge to Johnny Will
son, middleweight champion.
Joe Rivers, Los Angeles, won on
points from Andy Riddell at Honolulu
last night.
A second investigation into the 1919
worlds series, which Chicago White
Sox players were charged with throw
ing to Cincinna, was started yesterday
by States Attorney Robert E. Grove
before the Cook county, Illinois, grand
jury
Mr.. Grove told the jurors in out
lining his plans, that he would bring
them new evidence which would justi-
fly reindictment of the men whose
cases were dropped or taken off the
court call and also would incrimihate
men not indicted at the inquiry.
Making the coming affair one of the
most attractive of its kind to be
staged here the 440-yard breast stroke
national junior title event was added
to the program to be staged at the
Los Angeles Athletic club next We'd
nesday night.
A return match between Edouard
Horemans, Belgian billiard shark, and
Welker Cochran of San Francisco
was arranged in New York yesterday.
While Wade Killefer's group of
Angels are 20 per cent better ball
club this year than the one that
trained at Elsinore last season, John
ny Powers owner of the club, is on a
still hunt in an effort to strengthen
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19

GOSSIP OF FIELD
TRACK AND RING

Mike Gibbons of st. Paul yesterday
repeated his challenge to Johnny Will
son, middleweight champion.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
GET TO REST ROOM
RUMMAGE SALE TODAY

The first of several plans for the
raising of funds for the furnishing of
the women's and children's rest room
to be fitted up next door to the city
hall is being carried into effect today.
1t is rummage sale being conducted
by the Women's Ten Thousand club.
in the Ell Centlo bank building at Fifth
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19

and Main streets. 1t has been going
on all day and if you haven't made
your contribution to the fund by pur-
chasing something useful there, you
ought to go at once and look over the
wonderful bargains you are sure to
find on the counters.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-19
PEACE DECLARED
CBy Associated Press)

IBy AssOclated PressJ
WARSAW, Poland. March 10
News that a treaty of peace between
Poland and Soviet Russia has been
signed at Riga has been received here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-15
A DEPARTMENT OF HuMoR
(Florida Metropolis. }

Members Of the Legislature sometimes are at a
loss to understand why the public cracks so
many jokes at that body. 1t seems to be habit,
not always justified by the facts but prompted
by occasional effusion which watts itself
through the legislative halls and then scatters
to all parts of the state.
According to an Associated Press dispatch
from Tallahassee, Tuesday, Representative Wade
of Clay, by resolution. asked that effort be
made to secure some of the stimuants captured
by Federal officers on Japanese steamer sew
eral days ago in Jacksonville.
An attempt at humor, of course; but the tax
payers of Florida hardly feel it appropriate to
maintain Department of Humor at this time.
Smiles be had more cheaply and not at the
expense of matters of vast Importance to the
state.
However, if it is imperative that this Depart
ment of Humor be established we suggest the
following measures for consideration by the
esteemed personnel:
Growing roosters are nuisance They wake
the hens too early, causing them to miss their
beauty sleep, and in protest each hen refuses to
produce her daily egg, and, on a basis of supply
and demand, the public suffers. There is no
pain quite so Earring the removal of money.
Mosquitoes persist in serenading with tenor
Why not make it compulsory for mosquitoes to
sing the latest Broadway hits in alto, in soprano
in bass. thus eliminating both features of the
monOtony?
June bugs appear in May. The name should
be changed to May bugs or if the bugs persist
in appearing month early, they should be forced
to pay for the privilege
Toothpicks are made of wood. Poison ivy
grows in the woods Therefore. when person
of these instruments what assurance
has he that he is not being poisoned?
If the legislature-and we apologize to the
great majority of the members-needs an occa-
sional supply of stmuIants' the Department of
tIumor should be called upon to it. Get
ting the spirits Of Bacchus is funny proposition
nowadays Likewise, the other legislative mat
tiers referred to should be attended to by this
department.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-15
THE RIGHT POsITION

Democratic senators and congressman are to
be congratulated upon taking decisive stand in
opposition to the tariff bills. emergency and other
WISE which are to be forced through congress-
The ''mandate" of the party IN power is to de-
crease the cost of living. That was one of the
promises made from every Republican stump in
the country. The cost of living has been reduced
"a very small fraction. And now that party is
making double time in its effort to pass a law for
the express purpose of increasing the cost of living
We are glad-not to learn. for we knew it al
ready but to have our knowledge confirmed
that Floridas splendid pair of senators will not
fall for" any tariff relief" Our junior SEN
ator too wise, too deeply versed in the philosophy
of free trade to be deceived by the specious cry
cf protection" to farmers, when, of course, the
only thing on earth the protecdonist really cares
about is protection which will enable the manufac-
turer to make enough on his products in the home
market to undersell foreign competition abroad.
And as for Senator Fletcher, his clarion voice and
raper like logic have never yet faltered when the
call 10 battle with special privilege hunters was
sounded
Let the tariff bill pass, if it must, but let full
responsibility therefor rest upon the shoulders of
the Republican party.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-15
BULK SHIPMENTS

Shipment in bulk as means Of avoiding in part
the high expense of marketing citrus fruits is
proposition interesting alike to the producer and
consumer On the consumers side the Winnipeg
Free Press, one of Canada leading papers, has
this TO say:
Much comment has been made about the drop
IN the price of oranges. Prices are about half
what they were year ago. and no doubt the
California grower is having his worries over
failing revenue. The crop is reported to be
above the average; is the strawberry crop in
the south. One report says that the yield of
strawberries is three times above normal This
is all good news to the consumer 1t is interest,"
ing to note that oranges are to be shipped from
California by the bag, thereby saving the cost
OF packing. 1t looks if an industry can he
ruined by putting too much work on the handling
OF the product. Selecting and grading oranges
and packing them in substantial wooden boxes
may have advantages, but the tendency is to nut
the cost so high that the consumer is forced to
do without 1t costs money to have food put
up IN fancy boxes, and the public has to pay it,
Often the public would be willing to put up with
less expensive packing and boxing if the price
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-15
THE LAKE TO GULF HIGHWAY

The map of Florida is the best argument for
the appropriation by the legislature of the $780,
900 required to complete the Lake to Gulf high
way. If the legislature not take the map,
examine the highways now in use, perceive the
shortness of the gaps necessary to complete the
proposed road, observe that the present shortest
route would be shortened more than one hundred
connections, no argument that could be submitted
would be likely to have any effect.
With the exception of the Dixie Highway and
the road down the east coast. this would consti-
tute the most important line of travel in the state.
Its advantages TO the whole people OF Lakeland,
Tampa and, in fact the whole west coast would
be immense. while the benefits accrung 10 the east
coast would be Just great, and, perhaps, no
greater, although il IS leading the movement.
Connection between the two coasts of Florida
has been deploraby bad in the past This has
had the effect of placing territory which ought TO
be contiguous and neighbory so far apart that for
all practical purposes it might as well be in differ
cnt states 1t has hampercd the development of
the stale. and confined industrial progress within
narrow limits. Only by great system Of state
highways, bringing all parts of Florida in touch
with each other can tho vast waste places be
opened TO settlement and the progress of those
regions already we'll settled assured.
Tourists visiting Florida in the past have largely
confined their visits 10 ono side Of the state or the
other. This road would enable those going down
tho east coast 10 follow tho crowd 10 Lakeland and
other central and western points, without spending
enough money travelling to take them back to their
northern home. 1t would mean more and better
pleased visitors, and longer residence with ncces-
sarly larger expenditures, all of which would
amount in shot umc to far more than the cost
Of the highway
The gentlemen who arc pushing this project at
their cwn expense, and for the good Of the whole
state deserve to at least the reward of sue
cess IN their effort. We sincerely hope the lcgis-
laurc will see fit 10 make this appropriation.