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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Prc77 Gangs New Officials

DanyiIle, Ny, June 9-The hf-
ty-sccond annual midsummer
mccting.of the Kentucky Press
Association held at Kentucky
College for Women. Danville,
came to a close Wednesday.
After the annual election OF Of
icers the editors adjourned and
most of them left for their homes
that afternoon and night.
Officers elected for the next
year: president. w. L. Dawson.
of the Oldhan Era, La Grange
vice president. G.. b. Scnlf, Sen
tincl-Democrat, NJ. Sterling;
chairman Of cxccutivc committee
l.. S. Fitzhugh, The Enterprise,
Wilmore. and secretary -treasur-
er, J. Curtis NIcock, Daily Mes
senger, Danville. Mr.. Dawson
appointed four members of the
executive committee as follows !;
S. NJ. Saufley. B. B. Cozine, De-
sha Breclinridge and r. L. Ell
kin
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
DESPERATE KILLS
TWO POLICEMEN
CBy Associated I'rcss)

Toledo, O., June 9-Two police
men were shot to death here to-
day by man who baricaded HIM
self in a dwelling and exchanged
gun fire with the officers who sur
rounded the building at Huron
and Walnut streets. The first
plans to 4islodge his included use
OF machine gun and a fire hose
and squad OF policemen armed
with shot guns.
The battle. in which hand grcn-
AIDES were used. lasted two hours
before the man was killed. He
proved to be Thomas Kelley. 4S.
of Oklahoma. He refused to pay
his room rent at a boarding house
at OIL Walnut street and threat
cncd the landlady. Mrs. Kelley
Key. and her son with d revolver.
The police were called and sum
moncd him. He took refuge i'll the
attic of the house and the first
officers. Harry Dowcll and Harold
Mossbrcuger. he shot and killed
as they approached. y riot call
brought all available officers who
were met by fusilade. 1t was
soon seen that Kelly was difficult
to dislodgc and a machine gun
was used to riddle the roof and
bombs were employed as well as
sulphur candles. The battle rage 1
for two hours with Kelley shoot
ing promiscously. Finally he
ceased firing and when squad Of
officers cautiously asccndcd the
stairway he was found dead.
Thousands of persons witnessed
the duel from vantage points.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09

longing address on The Pcrils of
Democracy" is the result Of cX-
tensive Investigations both a
home and in Europe His lecture
on the sixth afternoon stimulates
patriotism based on d sane an,
SIT rdy Amcricanism. 1t fills {,
gc,,uinc need in these days OF eco
nonic unrest.
"1he Man from Home" OF the
sixth night, is one Of the most
successful Of modern comedy
dramas. The plot centcrs around
the adventures OF ali eccentric
young lawyer and his efforts to
save his wardf 4 romantic title
hunting girl, from a consplrine
family OF the fine flower OF Eu-
rope. Thrilling situations, bub-
bling humor and clever acti'
make this play an exceptionally
popular Chautauqua feature.
Following a delightful musical
program on the last afternoon,
Wallace Bruce Amsbary, author
and lecturer, will give his lecture
cital. He rcnews for audiences
the elusive charm and wholesome
humor of James Whitcomb Riley.
Entertaining sketches from the
lie and works of Riley are inter
Spcrscd with interesting personal
"reminiscences of the beloved
f[oosier poet. Mr.. Arnsbary i
both an entertainer and lecturer
As fitting close to a delight
fully entertaining and up-to-the-
minute program comes Ralph
Bingham, one of Americas great
est fun makers. humorist of the
highest order. Ten thousand per-
formances throughout the coun-
try ave cemented his popularity,
in te North, South. East and West
Wit. wisdom, music. drollery, and
mirth enliven his program.
In accordance with the long
standing policy of the Rcdpath
Bureau, a special story hour will
be conducted each morning or al
ternoon for the children. Thor
oughly trained young women will
have charge Of this work. Te
stories will prove an unfailing de-
light to the youngsters.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
PLAN CELEBRATION
ON FOURTH or JULY
Red Cross Chapter Hopes To
Raise Funds To Keep Work
Going Here

In order to raise sufficient funds
to continue work Of the local Of
fee which is doing such fine work
for the eX-scrvice men OF Madi-
son county, the local Red Cross
chapter is planning a Fourth of
July celebration for Richmond.
1t is planned to have a band,
two good speakers and ball
game during the day, which, of
course, is a national holiday. The
only charge that will be made dur.
ing the day will be for admission
to the bali game, and it is hoped
through this means to raise suf-
iicient sum to pay the expenses of
the local office for sometime to
come. 1t is entirely dependent
upon local contributions and cv-'
cry soldier boy knows just how
much help Secretary Stone Nor
man has been in many ways
The two speakers of the day
who have been secured arc Hon. |
Charles /. Dawson. Of Frankfort. |
Attorney General of Kentucky |
and now being suggested as ii
next republican candidate for
governor; and George Foley Wy.
ckoff, of Clark county, graduate !.
OF old Central University. and one
of the leading members OF the
Winchester bar and said 10 be
fine speaker. /
1t is expected with good wealth
er Il crowd Of some five thousand !
will come to town for the big day.
President Elmer Dcathcragc. OF
the Church League. has agreed to
arrange a game for the afternoon
between the leading teams OF the
league and picked team from
other mines. thus bringing into
play the best talent that has bccnI
developed iii the local league, and
there is d lot of it, too. This
game should be a dandy and vIll
undoubtedly draw large crowd. /
Tickets will probably be sold IN
advance by the members oi the
Red Cross and it is from this sale
that the fund must be raised to
keep the god work going.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Movies Announce Wedding
CEy Associated Pressl

Hartford, Ky, June 9-Miss
Ella Hopper and Guy Simmons,
both of Simmons, near here. saved
the trouble and expense Of send
ing their friends cards announcing
their marriage, by securing the
service OF a friendly motion pic
ture machine operator and having
the announcement flashed on the
screen of a motion picture house
during a show.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
BINGHAM COMING
HERE WITH SAPIRO
Great Tobacco Growers Meeting
Is Being Planned For Next
Tuesday Afternoon

Dates for tie meetings to be
mite dates for the meetings to be
addressed by Aaron Sapiro on
the cooperative. marketing of
Burley tobacco, as announced by
the organization committee are
as follows:
Shelbyville, Monday afternoon
June 18th, at 2 O'Clock, in the
Court House.
Richmond, Tuesday oftcrnoon,
June 14th, at I O'Clock. in the
Court House.
Cynthiana. Wednesday after
noon. June 18th. in the Court
House.
Maysville, Thursday afternoon
June 10th, at , o'clock, in the
Court House.
Lexington, Saturday afternoon
June 18th, at 2 o'clock, in Wood
land Auditorium.
Judge Robert W. Bingham will
speak at Danvillc Friday. Mr..
Sapiro will go on that day to adj
dress the State Bankers Associa-
tion OF Virginia on the coopcra-
live plan, which is being adopted
by growers i'll that state and the
Carolinas
Local committees are busy
preparing for rousing meetings
1t the POINTS where Mr. Sapiro
and Judge Bingham are to speak.
1t is understood that barbccucs
md burgoo fcasts arc being plan
lcd on scyera: occasions.
Contracts Of the association
will be offered to thc growers at
'hcse meetings. When this was
first done at 1 meeting in Carol
ton. more than 1,395.600 pounds
were pledged 20 the association.
Similar success is anticipated at
thc points mentioned above
Those in charge CT the meet
.ugs at the various points are:
MaysvilIc, J.. \. Kchoc; Shelby.
Vile. i. \. Thomas; Richmond,
+. S. Burnam Cynthiana, ]. r..
Iones; Lexington, James {.
Stone.
A number 81 prominent tobac-
co men have rbccn added 70 the
Organization cornmittcc. Madi-
son men on the list in addition
TO Mr.. Brirnail arc Waller Ben
nett, T. J. Curtis. /. L. Ncalc
ind II. Is. Hanger, Jr.. of this
city, and Joe Z. Robinson. OF
Lancaster, Senator ]. NJ. Cam
den, OF Versailles. and J. Quincy
Ward. Of Cynthiaua.
ii is announced that Judge
Robert w. Bingham, Of the Cour-
ier- Journal anil Times, the spon-
sor for this great movement on
behalf OF the tobacco growers.
will be in Richmond next Tues
day with Mr.. Sapiro. Judge
has many warm admir-
trs here who will be glad to wei
come him to the Madison capt
tai.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
TERRILL OFFERS HELP
TO SOLDIER BOYS

Major Stone Norman of the To-
cal Red Cross Office, has received Il
letter from Rudcs 5. Tcrrill. sec
retary to Congressman Ralph Gil
bert proifcring his services 20 ally
Madison county soldiers who de
side attention given thc'r Charms
for compensation, etc. The let
ter. which will be read with inter :
est by the soldier boys. IS as fcl-
lows:
Washington: May -.
Mr.. Stone W. Norman,
Richmond, Ky.
Dear Stone -
lust a word or two 10 volunteer
my assistance in securing for an,
discharged soldier from Madison
county his. compensation, insUr-
ancc, etc. We meet with sp'cn-
did success in hurrylns a, NJ
their claims. If YOU knoV - ~
one who has claim before thC
Bureau and wants to learn Ii
s.atus of his claim. have hin
write Mr.. Gilbert giving file nun
Der and we will take ii I'D viii.
the Bureau. We want 10 IC cN-
crything possible to assist az!
soldier in every way that We car
Give my regards to ell the boys.
Respectfully,
RODES s. TERRILL.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
STEERING GEAR
PROVED FAULTY
CBy AssC eiatcd Prcss)

indianapolis. Ind. June 9--Thc
body OF Frederick w. Galbraith
jr.. OF Cincinnati, national com
mandcr Of the American Legion,
who was killed in an automobile
Incident here carly today, will be
removed to Cincinnati for burial,
it was announced today. The &C
cident was apparently due to dc
fectivc steering gear. Galbraith
with Milton Foreman. Of Chi
cago, chairman OF the Legion :
Anericanism committee, was re
turning i'll a machine from the
Country Club. They failed to
make a turn and the car plunged
over an cmbankmcnt and turned
d somersat1lt. All occupants were
thrown clear. Galbraith's skull
was fractured and he died in {
few minutes. The other two
men were able to leave the hos
pital after their injuries were
dressed.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Prominent Labor Leader Dead
(ny Associated Pressl

New York. June 9-John Gold
ell, for many years president Of
the United Textile Workers o
America. died today at his home
i'll Brooklyn, after an illness Of
several weeks. His associates dc
clared he was victim TO devotion
TO work. He was taken i'll while
attending textile workers con
vention here. A general break
down followed.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
PineviIle Had Woman Judge
OBy Associated Pless

Pincville. Ky, June 9-Miss
Ruth Todd. clerk in the Office Of
Judge Nanbcver here has the hon
or of being the first woman Judge
ever to preside at a trial in Bell
county. She presided at the trial
Of case in which the owners
sought possession Of a building.
hSe swore the witnesses and jury
and directed the procedure with
out hitch. The defendants won
the case.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Today's Livestock Markets

Cincinnati, June 9-Lambs 25c
lower; Jersey steady; fat cattle
steady; hogs steady.
Louisville, June 9-Cattle 200 /;
slow and unchanged; hogs 1000 !;
15c higher tops $S.15; sheep 7.5OO
lower, $3.50; lambs $13.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Half Fruit Crop Forecasted
(EN Associated Prcss)

Henderson. Ky. June 9-Thc
final fruit crop in the fruit raising
section of the state will be deter
mined by proper spraying and the
June drop" according to the
Henderson county farm agent. He
reports that his observation in the
principal orchard section of the
state is that at present there is
about half a crop on the trees.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Today's Produce Prices
Quoted and paid by the Re,
Try Out Nm Big League.

Danville, Ky, June 9-AlIen
X. Frank. known to all base ball
fans as "Tot, has left for a two
weeks try out with the St. Louis
National League baseball team.
Tot" will try cut as a pitcher.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Machine Guns For Bank

Princeton, Ky. June 9-Banll
robbers who attempt to loot the
First National Bank here will I'M
aginc they are facing the Nanks
across the top of a trench il plans
under way arc fully carried out.
The hank has just purchased =
number OF machine guns capable
Of firing 1,5G0 shots minute and
is teaching employees to use them.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
More Investigations
IEy Associated Pressl

Washington, June 9.-Thc Sen
ate today ordered an investiga-
ton OF all government agencies
dealing with former service men.
a select committee was created
to conduct the inquiry,
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09

i day are hunting James Baker
alleged moonshincr. after TIL
fight near here in which fou
members of the Sparks family
were killed. Baker accused
Sparks of causing his arrest on ;
charge of moonshining.
Louisa, Ky, June S-A father
his daughter, son and nephew
were killed and another son wa:
seriously wounded on Wallow
hole Creek, Elliott county, yes
terday as a sequel to information
one OF the SONS is alleged to have
given concerning an alleged
moonShine still.
The heart Of the girl, Mary
Sparks. IA years old. was pierced
by a bullet when she threw her
self in front Of her brother dur
ing the fight, to shield him.
Yves Sparks. ST.. his sons. Dar
and Hughey, and the girl were
returning home from neigh
bor's house when they were at
tackled by Yves Sparks. Jr.. a
nephew and son-in-law OF Wes
Sparks. Sr., and James Barker, ii
is charged.
Wcs Sparks. Jr.. and Barker
arc said TO have been moonshin-
ing partners of Dan Sparks be
fore the latter became" converted
to the church six months ago.
Information furnished by Sparks
has caused court cases which
have cost the two alleged former
partners more than 81 900.
Barker was armed with clul
and Yves Sparks Jr. with a pis-
tol.
The party which was attacked
was not armed, their only wca,
pon being a knife one Of the men
drew from his pocket.
.As the pistol of James Barkc
was lcvcled at the brother Mho
had informed against the moon
sinners the gir! threw herself il
front OF him in time to stop thai
bullet, though It cost her life.
The next bullet however, fount
the brother. Dan Sparks wa
shot iii the neck. He lived unit
hast night.
In The meantime. it is alleged
Yves Sparks, jr., with a club hat
attacked his uncle whose name
he bears. ills victim was beat
cn scnsclcsS With the cudgcl. II,
died before rcgaining conscious
ness.
IIughcy Sparks, going to tn
aid Of his father, cut his father
SO severely that he die
a few hours later Young We
sustained five deep stabs beside
many other shallow cuts. |
is believed he will die.
Barker is charged with tn.
of the girl and her, bro
thcr, and members of the Spark
family and their friends have Of
fcrcd a reward OF $500 for his al
rest.
Until six months ago, it is sale
Dan Sparks. Young Yves Spark.
and Barker were partners in a
moonshine still on Wallowhole.
Business was not bad and all
were satisfied.
Dan Sparks became religious.
however, and is alleged to have
quit the moo:lslining business.
The others were not willing to
quit. it is said.
Dan, failing i'll persuasion, de-
cidcd on a dimerent course. He
informed on the alleged moon
sinners.
The still was raidcd shortly af-
tcrward and the two former as
sociatcs Of Dan Sparks were ar
rested. Expenses and trouble
brought about by the fights in the
courts are alleged to have caus-
ed the battle.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09

heralded as 4 renewal of th'
! Bailcy-White icud Lees funer
i.al was held today and the absence
of members OF his family made
1 continuance necessary. Bar
oourville is quiet.
Barbourvillc, Ky. June 9
! Three men were arrested by
military authJ1itics on warrant.
charging them with confederat
ing and banding together. The
men arc Jane. Stivers and VIII
liam and Charles IIollen. The
warrants were sworn to by VIII
liam Bailey, father of John Bal
ley. in jail in Louisville, charged
with the murder of Beverly
! White in April,
Bailey charged the three men
and five others endeavored tc
waylay him near the Knox coun-
! ty line. Those arrested were TN
armed. sober and peaceablc. They
furnished $1,000 bond apiece tc
appear at the August term OF
court.
County Judge Jess ID. Tugglc
announced today that he will APP
point a shcriF: within the next
two days to TIL out the term OF
Sheriff Reid Black, who resigned
ocfOre the outbreak.
In the meantime forty guards
lavc been appointed and are act
ng under the Coroner and Chief
IF Police in the search for James
Lee. wanted Tor a shooting Sat
l'lrday night, and in guarding thc
ity against IN outbreak.
The troops arc quartcrCd in
he court house and arc armed
With automatit rifles. A dctach-
ucnt is on guard at the jail ant
mother is stationed at tho rail
-oad station. All trains arc be
ng searched for the fugitive
Lee, and precautions arc takcr
o prevent any Of the clansmcn
rom getting off here
Major James X. Dillon, Lon
lon. who is IN charge OF guards
ncn, said that his men are ready
or an emergency should one
rise. He declined to copmcn
IN what turn Re thought affairs
night take during the night.
Judge Tusglc said that the
Dcoplc Of Knox county resent tn
intrusion into this territory 0
he White Bailey war, which he
aid was "Ilay county fcud.
lie said he would do all in hi.
power to rid MS county of the
roublc.
Reid blamcs the trouble on lack
" enforcement of the prohibi-
ion laws.
"Thc troubl,. started last Sat
Tday night when was return
ng from baseball game he
said today
He said Lee was under the i'll
luence OF liquor and drew a pis-
tol on the train pointing it at va
rious persons. Lee. he said, got
off at Girdler and began shooting
into the car. one of the bullets
striking John Falconer. l9-year-
old BarbourvIiie boy.
He then told of his melting
William Lee, the brother, who,
he said, threatened his life. La
ter Reid armed himself and .whcr.
the two met later he shot Lee.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Sims Must Explain
(By Associated Press

Washington, June q Invcsti-
CATION of the recent London
speech of Rear Admiral Sims
ordered by the Senate today in a
resolution by Senator Harrison,
Democrat, Of Mississippi.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Weather For Kentucky

Unsettled weather tonight and
Friday; probably local thunder
showers; little change in temper
ature.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
Ice Cresm Supper

&c TO the ice cream supper to-
night Z c'cIcck lawn Second
Cbristisn Church. 1t
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
REID TRIAL GOES
OVER DAY IN KNOX
Military Arrests Three Men In
Barbcurville, Accused By
john Bailey's Father
(ry Associated Press,

Barbourville, KY, June g.
Bart S. Reid. charged with kill
ing VIII Lee, was granted con
tinuancc at his examining trial
until tomorrow. in what has been
heraIded as 4 renewal of the
Bailey-White icud. Lees tuner
al was held today and the absence
of members OF his family made
1 continuance necessary. Bar
oourville is quiet.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-09
MOONSHINE CAUSES
WHOLESALE KILLING
One Sinner Gets Religion In Ell
lott County-Tells On Others
and Tragedy Results
(By Associated Press)

Louisa. Ky, June 9-Posses to-
day arc hunting James Baker,
alleged moonshincr. after the
fight near here in which four
members of the Sparks family
were killed. Baker accused
Sparks of causing his arrest on a
charge of moonshining.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-07-29
CRUCIFER
T. L. Hamlet, Reporter.

John Mcdonald and family and T.
N. Armstrong and wife attended the
barbecue at Sand Ridge.
Buddie White motored to jackson
one day last week on business.
Dan Hinson, big farmer and good
citizen Of Cross Roads, was here last
Saturday.
The young people of this vicinity
enjoyed a big ice cream supper here
last Saturday night.
Wylie Green and son are visiting
relatives in Missouri.
Edgar Milan and family attended
church at Maple Springs last Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Greene visited Bud
Heam Sunday.
Duncan Hopper, of Luray, was here
Saturday on business.
r. B. Austin made a business trip
to White Fern the last of the week.
Sam Milan visited j, w, Taylor
last Sunday.
William White was here Saturday.
A. B. White was in your city last
Saturday on business,
Cecil Bell has been on the sick list
for a week.
Miss Jessie Green visited Miss Bes-
sic White Sunday.
Eddie White went to Luray Sun
day night on social business
X. c. white and wife motored to
Anderson store Monday.
G. w. Hale and family visited rela-
tives near Juno Monday.
Ben Garner and wife, of Life, spent
the weekend with Doss Brown.
Regean Wyatt, one of our best cit
liens, happened to the misfortune
Of getting his hand hurt one day last
week which has been giving him a
great deal Of pain. His friends, hope
for him a speedy recovery.
Bert Priddy was here Monday on
business.
Donald Eskew and family visited
relatives near Pumpkin Centre Sun
day.
Claude Fesmire, of Ruby's Grove
was here Sunday on social business.
Bud Hearn has been on the sick
list.
Jollie johnson visited j. W, Taylor
Sunday.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-07-29
WOMEN WOES.
Lexington Women are Finding Relief
at Last.

Lexington Women are Finding Relief
at Last.
Il does seem that women have more
than a fair share of the aches and
pains that afflict humanity; they
must keep W" must attend to duties
IN spite of constantly aching backs.
or headaches, dizzy spells, bearing
down pains; they must stoop over.
when to stoop means torture. They
must walk and bend and work with
racking pains and many aches from
kidney ills. Keeping the kidneys well
has spared thousands of women much
misery. Read of a remedy for kid
neyS only that is endorsed by people
you know. Ask your neighbor.
Mrs. H. L. Beaton. Elm St, Lex
ington, says: Il have used Doans
Kidney Pills on two different occa-
slons and in each instance they have
proven to be very satisfactory. Nv
kidneys didn't act as they should and
my feet and ancies would become
swollen and ! was obliged to take off
my shoes to get ease. Deans Kidney
pills had been used by members of INV
family with benefit, so / decided to
try them and was well pleased with
the results. Therefore / am always
ready and willing to recommend
Deans Kidney Pills"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply asa for kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Beaton mad. Foster MiIburn
&C., Mfgrs., Buffalo, y. Y.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-07-29
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.

G. ". Williams VS.. Lexington Mill
Company.
In the Chancery Court for Henderson
County at Lexington, Tennessee.
In this case it appearing from
Compartments Bill, which is sworn
to. that W. J. Jones, one Of the defeD-
dants in the above styled cause, Is q
nonresident Of the State Of Tennes-
see and resides in the State Of Mich
igan. so that the ordinary process Of
law cannot be served upon MIN;
II is therefore ordered that the
aid defendant, W. J. Jones appear
before the undersigned Clerk & Mas
Ter Of the Chancery Court, at his Of
flee In Lexington, Tennessee, on or
before the First Monday in August,
1927, the same being August, 1921,
Rules Day, and make defense, TO SAID