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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13

ment on the 2dinfraFs message. In view of the. fact that ! MT. Deuby yesterday revoked the reina!n nder Of the officers leave of absence ard ordered him to return at once to the United States to repcrt-in person at the navy department. It was fndi- cated no further steps would Do taken In the case until Admiral Sims
 returned. It then will be decided. it was said, whether Secretary DenbY would press his inquiry Into the mat ter. .tt q. s ft r-.'.s'i'
 Admiral sims 7 reference in his cablegram to his speeches. in Ythis country recalled the addresses he made in Boston last winter. in which he denounced SInn Fein sympathiz- CTS In this country, Secretary Dals- iels was bombared with telegra ms and letters demanding that discip- linary action be taken against tho officer, but no such steps were taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13
THINK PORT AMENDMENT
 SHOULD BE HELD LATER

Washington, June 12.-(Special.} l.. Sevier of Birmingham. president of the Alabama Manufacturers as sociation, in communication to Representative John McDuffie of the First Alabama district, expresses the opinion that if the legislature again submits the proposed port amendmcnt 1t should be provided that the election should be held at . time when other issues were not in- volved.
 MT. McDuffie. as previously TO- ported, suggested to the governor that the amendment be submitted In the fall of 1922
 Representatives w. B. Bankheeu of the Tenth and E. B. Almon of the Eighth districts, In their written re- quests of the governor that ne in- clude the port amendment In his is- sue for call of the legislature in extraordinary session, express no opinion as to when the amendment should be submitted. They stress the necessity that the state lend its credit for the advancement If not preservation of its waterways.
 Representative Bankhead addressed the governor. as follows:
 "In the event you should decide to call Q special session of the legis- lature of Alabama for any purpose in the near future. sincerely trust that you may see fit to include In the call for such session the matter of the submission of a constitutional anne dment, providing for the lend ing of the financial credit of the state to the development Of our ter minai facilities for our water-borne commerce. "Congressman John McDuffie has very kindly furnished me 2 copy of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13

mands as . condition of recognition and something of an imrasse sp- pears to have been created What tho result will be Is uncertain, But Mexican oil stocks and government bonds deciiend when tho facts be- came known. Tho situation is. not, however, any worse than, 1t has. been. although our Mexican prpbfem seems to be almost as difficult as that.with which the British government is con- fronted in Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13
Ry AssocIated Press

 Washington, June 12.-Remarks attributed to him in press reports of his recent address before the English Speaking union in London In which he. criticized activities Of Sim Fein sympathizers in this coun- try were not correctly quoted. and were misleading. Admiral William s. Sims declared in a cablegram re- ceived today by Secretary Denby.
 Statements that were attributed to me- sad the message, "were not correctly quoted. Context, misleading and garbled Report of statements is incorrect and inferentially wrong. Statement actually made was sub stantially the same as repeatedly made in public in America and in my book, The Victory at Sea- ''
 Secretary Denby would not com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-13
WHITE FOUND WILSON m nEaT OM SRIVHvT

Washington. June l2,<Special.) ' George White. chairman of the dem- ocratic national committee. returned from his home. in Ohio. and wont
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Locates Long Lost Brother
 By Means Of Ouya Board

Locating a long lost brother through the uncanny testimony of a ouija board, is the claim of Mrs. Lula Knittel, who this week succeed ed in locating W. K. Troudale, of Marianna, from whom she had not had word for thirty years.
 The story goes back thirty-four years to the town of Brinkley, where widow, dying, left two children, Lula, aged six, and Whit ney, aged 10. Kind hearted neigh bors proceeded to take care of the orphan children, and Whitney went to live with Mrs. Newman at Brink ley, and Lula with Mrs. Smead, also of Brinkley Later, Mrs. Smead moved to Texas to reside and the children lost trace of each other. After Whitney grew to manhood, he made desperate efforts to locate his sister without success, and had finally begun to believe that she must be dead
 At Christmas, though, the season of good cheer, when our minds re- vert to the scenes of our childhood and we long for the absent ones, the sister in far-off Texas thought of her brother, and decided to make one more effort to locate him. Ready to try anything that might shed light on his whereabouts, though skeptical as to it's merits, she was prevailed upon to consult ouija board at a neighbor's house on Christmas afternoon. She claims that she asked the board if her brother was alive and got the reply that he was. She then asked for information as to how he could be located, and was informed to com municate with the sheriff. There being no sheriff in Brinkley she wrote to Jim Rogers a constable who in turn wrote to Mir. Trous- dale at this place.
 He immediately got in communi- cation with his sister, and readily es- tablished the identity beyound doubt.
 Whether ouija board, intuition, luck or other factors entered into the transaction, we, of course, do not know, but we do know that there are at least two happy souls in the world today Mrs. Knittel wrote that she hoped to be able to visit Marianna this summer.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Mitchener Buys
 The Ciener Stock

c. c. Kitchener, manager of the fire insurance agency of the Nixon Kitchener Company, bought from the underwriters the salvage of the Ciener stock of gents furnishings and has moved the stock to the old postoffice building, next door to Daggett's drug store, where he has a crew of clerks at work arranging the stock for a big fire sale that will open tomorrow morning at $ o'clock. Goods valued at approxl- mately S1O,OOO were saved from the
 fire. Some of the articles are slightly damaged by water, but most of the lines are in good shape. Mitch" is putting on real bar gain sale, offering many standard articles at half their real value. He
 is advertising the sale in Marianna and surrounding territory and ex- poets to have big crowd on hand for the opening tomorrow morning
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
WOOD EXPLAINS
 PEN. BILL VOTE
SAYS MEASURE TO ABOLISH COMMISSION IS CRUDE AND
 PREDICTS NEXT LEGISLA- TURF WILL AMEND MEASURE.

Col, J. E. Wood, one of the rep resentatives from Lee county, arose to a question of personal privilege the other day and gave his reason for voting against the bill to abolish the penitentiary commission. Col. Wood was the only member of the house who voted against the bill when it came up for passage ten days or two weeks ago. Tuesday, in explaining his vote, he said:
 ''I desire, sir, to protest against the manner in which Senate Amend ment to House Bill No. 181, bet ter known as the bill for the abol- ishment of the Penitentiary Com mission, was railroaded through this body. I do this, sir, not that l in tend to vote on the question at all, as 1 had nothing to do with passing the bill, but having been exploited as the only opponent to an admin istration bill, as it is termed, and my motives having been impugned for such action on my part, l desire, sir, to have this short explanation of my vote spread on the journal of this House.
 'I opposed the passage of this bill because I thought for one thing it was too autocratic and radical in its provisions. I think it virtually condemns the membership of the Commission as it existed, of mal- feasance in office, and this without giving the personnel an opportunity to be heard, and last, but not least, I deem it crude, imperfect and un- businesslike measure. And, MT. Speaker, I am surprised that Gov. McRae. lawyer of ability and ex- perienced statesman, wise, con servative business man, and a Gov ernor whom, believe, is conscien- tiously acting for the best interests of the State, should approve, en- dorse and advocate the passage of such radical, wide open measure. A measure denounced by one whom I consider we'll fitted to judge, as the most loosely drawn act ever passed by the Arkansas Legislature. And, MT. Speaker, while l do not assume to myself the vision of 2 prophet, I predict that this act will be repealed two years hence, or amended in so many particulars that its own creator will not know it.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
NeU Pen Board Is
 Named By GOUernOr

Little Rock, Feb. 2.-Appointment of the new honorary Arkansas Pen itentiary Board, to succeed the old commission, abolished by the leg islature, was announced last night by Gov. McRae as follows:
 James R. Alexander, Scott.
 George w. Morris, England
 J. Walker Jones, Pine Bluff.
 George W. Morris, England.
 John D. Crockett, South Bend.
 Mrs. Laura Conner, Augusta.
 The governor last night sent a letter to each of his appointees in which he urged acceptance. An swers are expected today. Follow ing is the telegram:
 Believing in your ability, intel ligence and special fitness for the position, l respectfully ask you to accept membership upon the new ly created Arkansas Penitentiary Board"
 Drafts" Them to Serve.
 It was said at the governors of flee last night that in choosing these persons the governor considers that he is virtually drafting them into the state service. It was said that the governor was prepared at once to name other persons on the board if any of those selected decline to serve.
 J. R. Alexander is a member of the house of representatives and is well known planter. It was said at the governors office last night that MT. Alexander will accept.
 MT. Jones is a planter, banker and business man. He owns a plan- tation that adjoins the state convict farm for negroes at Cummins, Lin coin county.
 MT. Crockett is a Lincoln coun- ty planter and he also is farm man. ager in charge of the Arkansas in terests of Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois.
 Mrs. Conner IS a well-known resi- dent of Augusta. She is a member of the Augusta School Board and is known for her philantropic and hu- manitarian work.
 Applieants for Superintendency It was said at the governors of flee last night that there already are several applications for the of flee of superintendent under the new system on file. It was said that one of these applicants is D. P. Slaughter, highly successful plant CT who lives in the Scott district. Another applicant, whose name was withheld, is said to have been in charge of the state farms in Miss issippi for several years.
 The Gates bill, the measure pass ed by both houses of the legislature and which abolished the old com mission, was signed yesterday morn ing by Gov. McRae and thereby be- came a law. The new law automat- ically ends the tenure of office ot the old commissioners, who are w. A. Coker, Monticello; John f. McQuiston, Newport, and Finn Craig, Fl Dorado, but they will re, main in charge until the new board is organized and takes control.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Game ViOIdtOrs Are
 Pinched by Warden

Arthur Thomas, game warden, ar rested several negroes residing in the bottoms near Peters Landing the other day. They were charged with killing turkeys, hens and gob- blers, and selling them, and also with selling ducks. From informa- ton secured by the game warden it appears that the negroes had been using headlights and were killing turkeys on their roost at night. It is said that three negroes had kill ed about seventy-five turkeys dur ing the past few months. Most of them were sold to parties who took them to Memphis. The warden was not able to get positive evidence on many of the violations, but he se- cured enough to convince Esq Hays that the negroes were slaugh- tering game and disposing of it in violation of the law. Fines of $lO and cost were assessed against each of the defendants, the total amount ing to about $37.00.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04

The thirteenth annual session of the state conference of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution held it's first meeting in the Elks Home at Marianna Thursday after noon, February 3, 1921.
 The conference was called to or der by Mrs. Sam Harrington, regent of the L'Anguille Chapter at Mari anna. Invocation was delivered by Rev. c. c. Burke. The salutation of the flag was given by Mrs. liar rington and the conference combln- ed. Chas. Mckee gave a most in- teresting welcome address and this was followed by the singing of America" by the conference.
 Mrs. Harrington, in behalf ot the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion chapter at Marianna, greeted the officers, delegates and visitors of the conference and concluded her address with the presentation of the gavel to the state regent, Mrs. Clar- ence Woodward, who took the chair.
 The response to the welcome ad- dress was given by Mrs. A. M. Bar row, state vice regent Mrs. Sam uel D. Wassell, honorary state re- gent, delivered a greeting to our honored neighbors, followed by Mrs. Wassell introducing Mrs. Homer Sloan of Memphis, Tenn, and Mrs. Thomas Day, also of Memphis.
 Mrs. Day presented the confer ence with an apostrophe to the flag delivered at the national congress in April by Miss Marian L. Sand ford, professor emeritus of the Unl- versity of Minnesota.
 Miss Louise Barnes of Marianne, favored the conference with a solo sung in a most impressive tone and she was most heartily encored.
 Mrs. s. P. Davis featured one of the most interesting subjects of the entire program when she gave the conference a wonderful and appre- ciatASe account of her recent trip abroad where she spent several months in England and France. Mrs. Belcher moved a rising vote of thanks to Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Trevathan moved to request Mrs. Davis to prepare her paper on the trip abroad, and of her findings re- garding Fillaloy and have same pub lished in the minutes of the con ference.
 Tn the address where Mrs. Parker substituted for Miss Stella Pickett Hardy who was absent and unable to fill her place on the program, Mrs. Parker explained the plan and purpose of the Lincoln School for mountaineers of Tennessee. Mrs, Sloan supplemented these remarks by explaining the plan of the Ten
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
M 'CHESNEY AGAIN
 HEADS SCHOOLS
BOARD ELECTS SUPERINTEND- ENT FOR TERM OF THREE YEARS-ERECT NEW BUILD ING THIS SUMMER.

Secretary Hugh Nixon of the To- cal school board, stated yesterday that at recent meeting of the board Fred L. MacChesney was re- elected superintendent of the schools of Marianna for a period of three years. Mr MacChesney came to Marianna three years ago from Lake Village where he built up one ot the best public school systems in the state. His work in Marianna has been no less successful. All the departments in the schools have shown much improvement under his able management. The school spirit in Marianna has been revived and pupils and patrons are giving the superintendent and his corps of teachers hearty cooperation. MT. MacChesney is regarded as one of the best school executives in the state and Marianna is fortunate Tn securing his services.
 Secretary Nixon also said the board is making plans to erect a new high school building on the Hutton property on Pearl street, purchased more than year ago by the board. Work on the new build ing will be started this summer and it is expected the new structure will be ready for occupancy when school opens next fall. This building will be of modern design and so planned that additions may be made. It will house the high school depart ments, will have an auditorium and gymnasium. The athletic field will be put in tip-top condition and every facility will be installed to encourage wholesome, healthful school sports.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Haynes Girl Making
 Good at UniUerSity

Fayetteville, Feb. 3.-Miss Amy Hughes of Haynes, has been gaining favorable comment by her clever art work in the making of posters this winter at the University of Ar kansas. This is branch of the regular art instruction under Miss Elizabeth Galbraith. and the placards are used to advertise the meetings of the Y. M. c. A.
 The posters are made of brightly colored papers, which are cut out and pasted to make effective de- signs, according to the young wo- mans own choosing. This work has been taught only three years Tn American colleges, according to Miss Galbraith, and is everywhere prov ing popular.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
COMMUNITY MEETING AT OAK
 FOREST.

The first of a series of communi- ty meetings called by E. B. Whita- ker, county agent of Lee county, was held at Oak Forest Monday. The object was to discuss the agri- cultural outlook for the coming year. The meeting was called by Chairman R. J. Hubbard, and speeches were made by E. B. Whit aker, NJ. c. Graham, Walter Reed, Rev. R. V. Saylor, Bascom Bunch, Henry Bunch and Miss Sallie Mae Hudson.
 Bascomb Bunch made a strong appeal for cooperative farm effort, and pledges were made to cut the cotton acreage in half. Every man present said he would raise his own food and feed, improve the breed of chickens, hogs and other live stock. Mir. Bunch also suggested that the farmers of the neighbor- hood organize under the eo-opera tive marketing plan of the Ameri can Cotton Association.
 The local meeting was great success from every standpoint, and is evidence of what Lee county in tends to do this year Every tenant farmer will be urged to make an effort to feed himself and also grow all the cotton he possibly can.-Con- tributed.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Annual State Conference
 D. A. K. m Session Here

onessee daughters in publishing the one edition of the Commercial Ap- peal to secure funds for the school.
 Mrs. Henry Leigh read paper written by Mrs. Minard, the presi- dent general of the National So- ciety, and is to De published in the special D. A. R. edition of the Com mercial Appeal.
 A Reception Feature
 On Thursday evening a reception was given in honor of the confer ence guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. M. H. Ford. when the occa- sion marked the most pronounced social feature of the program. The beautiful home of the host and host ess was especially arranged for the enjoyment of the guests, and be- slowed a hospitality characteristic of the south and the southern peo- pie.
 The receiving line was filled with the state officers, honored members of the D. A. R's. and special guests and the evening was delightfully."- spent in the social mingling of guests and the rendition of most excellent program consisting of music and readings by the best talent of the conference and city of Marianna.
 At the conclusion of the evening, delicious refreshment course was served in the beautiful dining room of the Ford home, while punch was served throughout the evening.
 List of Delegates.
 Delegates who arrived yesterday to attend the conference are as fol lows:
 Mesdames. c. S. Woodward, s. S. Wassell, T. N. Doyle, Henry Leigh, Louis Flickinger, Kepler Johnson, J. N. Belcher, A. Retain, R. E. Far rell, s. P. Davis, D. F. s. Galloway, Misses Zilla Retan, Bessie Cantrell, of Little Rock; Mrs. Nellie Treva- than. Batesville; Mrs. A. M. Bar row, Pine Bluff; Mrs. E. M. Scho- Der, Pine Bluff; Mrs. A. c. Ham ilton, Fayetteville, Miss Clara B. Enc, VanBuren.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Commercial Club Luncheon
 And Smoker i1 Near Future

F. B. Whitaker, county demonstra- tino agent, who with the members of the agricultural committee of the Commercial Club, is engaged this week in holding community meet nqs at Oak Forest, Gill, Aubrey, Moro. and Rondo, stated at the meet ;ng of the Lions Club at noon We'd nesdav that he had made arrange ments to get Geo. R. James here for an address on next Monday evening, and it was his plan to have a big mass meeting of business men and farmers to hear MT. James. He said, however, that it all de- nended upon the interest mani fested by the business men of Mari anna as to whether or not he would call on MT. James, that he had left the matter open so the meeting could be called off without embarrassment to either himself or MT. James if the public did not show keen inter- est in it.
 Following MT. Whitaker's state ment. 1t was suggested that he com municate with MT. James and get a later appointment for him here and that it be made the occasion for the annual election of officers of the Commercial Club. As soon as Mr Whitaker hears from MT. James
 lo+1 ,c mittees from the Commercial Club will begin preparation for one of the good old-time meetings which the Commercial Club sponsored in years gone by. There will be a luncheon at six thirty o'clock, followed by a smoker. The new officers will be elected and installed and MT. James will speak.
 Endorse European Relief Work.
 Mai. E. c. Robertson and Rev. R. V. Saylor spoke briefly of the urgent need for substantial contri- buttons to the fund for the relief of the starving children in Europe. Rev. Saylor told how the children were being kept alive on roots and herbs and saw dust, with just an occasional glass of milk. He said conditions in the stricken sections of Europe are beyond description or conception. He felt that the members of the Lions Club should take an active part in the raising of a substantial fund for the relief of the children. Upon motion the Lions Club unanimously endorsed the movement and the members au- thorized President Newborn to ap- point committee to work with the committees from other organizations in raising the fund. At the picture show in Marianna Sunday afternoon the offering for this work totaled $130. and at Rondo Sunday after noon the offerings at the picture show amounted to $30.00.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
Income Tdr Man To
 Be M Mdridnna

Jack Walker, collector of internal revenue, has announced a schedule of dates for experts from his office who will tour the state for the pur- pose of assisting taxpayers in mak- ing out their returns. c. E. Clark has been assigned to this territory. He will be in Marianna from Fri day, February II, until Tuesday, February 22. His itinerary IS as follows:
 Forrest City, January 31-Febru- arv 9. inclusive; Wheatley, Febru- ary 10; Marianna, February 11-22, inclusive: Hughes, February 23 Marvell. February 24; Helena, Feb ruary 25-March IS.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
NeIU Officers Of
 Apollo COmnlandery

At a recent meeting of Apollo Commandery No. IT of this city the following officers for the new year were elected and subsequently, installed:
 P. D. McCulloch, Eminent Com mander; Houston Potts, generals, simo. G. H. Martin, captain o1 guards; J. M. Hewitt, senior ward en; R. D. Jarratt, junior warden c. c. Burke, prelate; J. B. Grove treasurer; J. A. Hummer, recorder A. T. Martin, standard bearer; j. F. Dowdy, sword bearer; w.. J. Henderson, warden; Sam Harrlng' ton, captain of guards; C. J. Greg, ory, sentinel; A S. Zimmerman and Vince Harrington, guards.
The courier-index., 1921-02-04
GONE TO MY HANGING
 BACK SOON," SAYS EDITOR

New York. - Russell Raymond Voorhees, is owner and managing editor of the South Side Signal published every Friday at Babylon !. l. He went there from New York almost a year ago, said he was a humdinger and had come to stay. He is staying. but it is no picnic.
 In his issue of January Fl thls Daniel bearded the lion by publish Ing double column spread on the flrst page of the Signal reflecting on member of one of the Ritziest fam lies in Babylon. Several prom, nent young men of Babylon visited the editor, requesting him to put tne soft pedaP' on the story. Ie editor laughed a hearty laugh.