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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-04-14

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ana asscEH special taxes In payment
ut the cost Of constructing a sanitary
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ana declaring an emergency
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
The Hit the Least Nearly Supply
EACH OF II ARDMORITEs HELD
 ON $1O,000 BAIL FOR KILLINGS
Of Thirteen Defendants in Wilson Af- fair in Which Three Were Killed,
 TyD Are Dismissed.

Ardmore, Ok, Dec. 27.-Two of the Is defendants were dismissed and the eleven were bound over to the next term of criminal district court under bonds of $10,000 for trial on charges of murder in connection with the killing of three men at Wilson the night of December 15. when an agree ment was reached between defense attorneys and Attorney General Free ling today shortly before the examin- ation trial of seven of the men was to have been resumed.
 The cases dismissed were those of Rev. Leon Julius, minister of Heald- ton, and John Murray. The examin- ing trial was adjourned suddenly late Friday after Bourland declined to answer questions of the prosecu- tion concerning alleged operation of the Ku Klux Klan here.
 Of the men who requested sever ances from the original complaints and whose cases came up for dispo- sition today, four waived examining trial and two were dismissed. They were the Rev. Mir. Julius; John Mur- ray; Jeff Smith; J. D. (Curley) Smith; J. A. Gillian and Dr E. c. Harlow
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
Delay Raises Hopes.

London, Dec. 23.-The Dali Fir eann's adjournment of further debate on the Irish peace treaty until Janu4 ary 3, altho coming as a surprise here, was considered as favorable to the chances for ratification. By agree ment between the contending factions, the Dail members will deliver no speeches touching on the treaty dur ing the period of adjournment, not participate in public meetings at which the treaty is discussed, but it is be- lieved the Irish people will get to- gether and agitate for ratification.
 Various agriculture and business as- sociations and civic bodies in Ireland are said to be planning meetings to pass resolutions favoring the treaty, and, altho it is recognized that there will be some declarations against ac- ceptance, it is believed the large ma jority will support the stand of Ar thur Griffith, Michael Collins and their treaty advocates. The adjournment period will thus be nearly equivalent to popular referendum.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
BLOW OVER HEAD
 FATAL TO FARMER
Will Blackburn, We'll Known Planter, Victim of Buck Cutler, Also Far mer-Occurred at Christmas Gel
 ebratiOn in Montgomery Co.

Womble. Dec. 25.--Will Blackburn, aged 40, owner of large farm on the Ouachita river, and one of the best known planters of Montgomery coun- ty, died at o'clock this morning from injuries received about o'clock last night when he was struck over the head with gun said to have been yielded by Buck Cutler, aged %, also a farmer. Local officers were notified at noon today of the killing, and left at once to apprehend Cutler. It is not known here whether he has been arrested. Cutler is said to have been drinking moonshine whiskey.t
 The killing occurred at Little Sir schoolhouse, about 25 miles northeast of Womble, where a community Christmas program was being given. According to information received by local officers, young Cutler and Jim Taylor, also about 25 years old, and a farmer, staged a fist fight. They Were separated before either was bad ly hurt. Joe Cutler, Bucks father, a deputy sheriff, arrested both men. He deputised Will Blackburn to assist him in the arrest. Blackburn took charge of young Cutler, but the pris- oner escaped.
 About an hour later, Cutler return ed to the schoolhouse, it is said, carry ing a shotgun, and using the weapon as club, is alleged to have struck Taylor over the head. However, the wound was not serious. When the gun struck Taylor it exploded, but no one was injured. After striking Tay- Tor, Cutler is alleged to have struck Blackburn over the head, rendering him unconscious. The blow fractured the mans skull, and caused his death about eight hours later.
 Cutler ran into the schoolhouse and wielded his weapon several times, but struck no one.
 Jim Taylor, one of the principals in the fist fight, is brother of Minnie Taylor, arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs. Anna McKinnon last spring. Little Sir schoolhouse is about five miles from the McKinnon cabin.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
SW|NDLED FARMER
 OUT OF S2S,OOO
Memphis Police Uncover Plot That Reached Into Hot Springs and Lit tie Rock--Ed Carter, Virginia
 Farmer, the Victim.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 27--Joseph Lynch, 28, was under arrest here to- day charged with larceny by trick, scheme and device" Three other persons were being detained for in- vestigation and another man was re- ported under arrest in London in connection with an alleged "stock exchange" transaction in which Ed Carter, a Lynchburg, Va, farmer is said to have been swindled out of $28,000.
 Announcement of the arrests here and in London were made by w. T. Griffin, detective inspector, who de- clared he had obtained information which would lead to other arrests in connection with the alleged swindle which is said to have occurred about a year ago and had ramifcations in Hot Springs and Little Rock, Ark.
 Lynch is said to have made state ment to the police, but, according to Griffin declined to name other persons alleged to have been involved.
 Carter is said to have identified Lynch as one of the band which, he oG4Qt A1CCIC0 ilAAAt O0I Ol tiC lllOAtHe savings which he had intended to de- vote to the care of an invalid sister.
 According to the police, Carter said his acquaintance with the men began when he found Host" wallet on street in Hot Springs, that when he torned it over to the professed owner. who appeared shortly after he picked it up, the man insisted on investing $200 in stock exchange deal as reward. Then came visit to Little Rock with several others for distribu- tion of the profits" and proposal for joint" transaction with the winnings"
 Next in order, Carter is said to have told the police, came announce ment by the men handling the transaction that had netted $210,00C,; and that an exhibit of a roll of bills, but just division was to have been made the conference was interrupted by a man who declared himself "su- perintendent" of the exchange, who demanded that the transaction could not be concluded until at least half the amount was shown to make the deal regular.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
SHARE PROFITS
 WITH ENPLOYES
NJ. N. A. Asks Board for 25@6 Wage Cut, Agreeing to Operate Road and Pay Any Surplus to Men,
 or Else Open Shop.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Proposing unique plan of lower wages to enable the road to begin operations once more with a promise to employees of additional pay from any surplus earnings above expenses at the end of the year, the Missouri and North Ar kansas railroad yesterday brought it's troubles to the United States rail- road labor board for solution. Thru J. c. Murray, receiver and general manager of the road, the proposition was made to cut wages 25 per cent below the present scale set by the board, to resume operations and if. after operating expenses, taxes and interest is. paid, there is any surplus, it is to be divided among the em- ployes up to the existing scale of wages on other roads.
 The road, which runs 368 miles from Joplin, Mo, to Helena, Ark, suspended operation July 3f, 1921. The reduced wage proposition was made to representatives of all rail- road unions having membership on the road some time ago, but at final proposition was turned down.
 Murray brought the roads difficult ties to the board following the failure to reach an agreement with his for mer employees. As an alternative, he asks that he be allowed to operate an open shop
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
MUST SERVE ON ROADS
Alabama Officer Punished for Assault
 on Newspaper Man.

Birmingham. Ala, Dec 21.-Under a decision of the state court of appeals rendered late yesterday, W. H. Knox, state law enforcement officer. must serve thirty days on the public roads of this county and pay fine of $500 for an assault January ? on Phil Pain ter, Birmingham newspaper man. The court affirmed the judgment of the trial court which imposed the sentence and fine.
 Knox was fecently acquitted in FL more county on charge of murder in connection with the death of Lee Taunton. who was slain during B raid
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
DELAY FAVORABLE ID IRISH TREATY
Agriculture and Business Associa- tions in Ireland Planning Mass Meetings to Urge Peace Agree
 ment-De Valera in a Hole.

Ennis, Ireland, Dec. 23.-The Clare County Council, the constituency of Eamonn de Valera, yesterday voted r to 5 in favor of the treaty between Ireland and Great Britain and re- quested Mir. de Valera to use his in- fuence for the maintenance of na- tional unity.
 The resolution admitted that there were grave objections to the treaty but declared that there was no na- uonal alternative to it's acceptance.
 Rejection of the treaty." the reso- lution added, would be almost cer- tain to involve us in a war of annihi- lation, because our people will be di- vided, and because world opinion, in~ stead of being with us, as at present, will be against us"
 Copies of the resolution were sent to MT. de Valera and other Clare rep- resentatives.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
BOY AND GIRL, TOO
 POOR TO MARRY, DIE
Youthful Sweethearts Take Poison, But Delay Their Pact so as Not
 to Mar Christmas.

Passaic, N. J., Dec. 27.-Too poor to marry. That was the reason that impelled Thomas Brands, IS, and his sweetheart, Matilda Rist, IT, to take their lives by poison here early today, the boy told the police at the general hospital, where he died. Thomas was employed as a clerk by a local mill and the girl was a stenographer.
 The boy and girl met about a year ago, and soon become fast friends. The friendship developed and they were together on every possible occa- sion Because of their youth and the fact that Thomas was just starting on his career and was not making enough money they had not planned an early marriage. Last Saturday, however, the girl confided to her sweetheart that she felt they should marry soon. They talked it over and decided that this was out of the question, for financial reasons. Then came the resolve to die. They plan ned to make it Christmas day, but, loath, to bring grief to their families on such a holiday, they waited until this morning.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
WOULD ESTABLISH
 COMMUNISM HERE
Workers Party" Continues It's Plan to Overthrow United States Government-"Mee in
 Security Here"

New York, Dec. 27-Steve Burcher, New Jersey delegate to the conven- tion of the Workers Party of Amer ica, who presided with policeman's billy at yesterdays noisy session, took the chair today with bowling pin for gavel.
 A preliminary rap, and the con- vention proceeded with the work of adopting constitution for an organ ization dedicated to the overthrow of the present government and substi- tuition of a workers republic. There followed. an address by "Comrade" Bill Dun of Montana, a former I. w. w. leader, in which he predicted the ultimate success of the Russian revo- lution and the spread of communism turnout the world. He added that it was becoming fashionable to believe that some sort of capitalism is springing up in Russia"
 'We are meeting here in security, or at least, in fancied security" he continued, land up to the present none of the forces of capitalism, eith- CT thru the government or otherwise has interfered with us. As matter of fact, no radical body has been raided within the last two years and some of us seem to think that the hysteria of the war has died down. But is that true?" He then declared that the reason for the lack of raids was because the radical element had banded togetKer and fought back.
 Citing the incident at Centralia, Wash, he said, "Bloodshed is always deplorable. It is terrible thing for men and women to have to die when life is sweet. But it is always better to die fighting than it is to be kicked to death"
 Wild applause followed.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
WAR IS--WELL YOU KNOW
 WHAT GEN. SHERMAN SAID
Guardsmen at Pittsburg. Kas., Coal Mines Ordered Mot to Flirt With
 the Enemy.

Pittsburg, Kas., Dec. 2l.-There's many boy who fought in France, serving with the Kansas militia called out in the mine war, who thinks war over here is worse than was the war over there.
 This by reason of an order issued by Colonel w. McD, Rowan, to wit:
 We are here for grim business and not a social spree. Guardsmen must not flirt or promote love affairs with the women of the district"
 The coloneFs problems were multi piled because it was a women's army that caused the militia to be called out. And some of the prettiest girls and young women, making up the army, threatened to cause some de- sertions from the colonel's ranks.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
ARKANSAS PEN POPULATION
 SHOWS HIKE OF 460 IN YEAR

Little Rock. Dec. 21.-Altho the Arkansas parole commission granted A paroles during November. the pop ulation at the peaitentiary on Dccem- Der 1 was 1 ,254 and 460 greater than on December 1, 1920, according to the November population report just is- sued. Of the 24 paroles granted dur ing the month, the report shows l9 were to white prisoners and five to negroes.
 It was announced today that Gov ernor McRae will issue no Christmas pardons. It will be the first time in many years that convicts considered deserving of clemency have not re- ceived pardons on Christmas Day.
 Thus far Governor McRae, in all most a years tenure of office, has par doned but two persons-one woman soon to become a mother and the other man who had served his sentence and was pardoned merely that his citizenship might be restored.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
CONGRESSIONAL BLOC
 IS BANNED IN BILL
New York Representative Would Par aliel sherman Act. Referring to
 Restraint of Legislation"

Washington. Dec. 21.-A bill prohb- iting the formation in congress of "blocs" based upon particular pursuits or geographical locations for the pur- pose fin any way affecting legisla- tion' was introduced today by Repre- sentative Ansorge, Republican, New York. Senators and representatives would be subjected to fine of S5,000 in ease it was proved they belonged to bloc"
 The bill. which would not interefere with regularly convened oaucuses of the majority and minority political parties, was framed along the lines of the Sherman act, prohibiting combina- tions in restrain of trade, Mir. Ansorge said.
 The proposed bill was designed, he explained, to prohibit combinations in restrain of legislation, (Which are in- hcrent,y more dangerous to the eoun- try than combinations in restraint of trade"
 "Blocs encourage class and section al legislation, break down leadership, destroy party fealty and throw plat form pledges into the discard" MT. Ansorge's statement continued.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
TO BUILD WITH SKULLS. Armenians Tell Harding Turks Are Waiting for French to Leave.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 23.--Declaring the Turks had announced their pur- pose of building mosques in ciIicia with the skulls of Armenians. as soon es the French troops are withdrawn January 4, the Armenian Nation Union of America has appealed to President Harding to use his good of- fees in an effort Co bring about reconsideration Of the French with drawal plans.
 50 soon as the French troops are withdrawn said telegram to the president, "the entire population will be subjected to unspeakabie hprrora !"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
.LAWLESSNESS SAID
 TO RULE ARDMORE
Oklahoma Town Said to Have Revert ed to Old Frontier Days--Better Class of Citizens Aroused
 Sheriff Challenges Foes.

Ardmore, Ok, Dec. 23-"If you value your life you will leave town at once.T
 This laconic threat, conveyed to the Rev. Charles C. Wieth, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, one of a party of Ardmore residents who went to Oklahoma City to apprise Governor Robertson of the demoralizing condi- tions existing in Carter county, typi- fies the rapidly crumbling structure of law and order in this part of the state.
 Bands of masked murderers, who shot in the dark from ambush, death threats written on postal cards, inti- midation by telephone and openly on the street and scores of citizens carry two guns and inspired with a desire to shoot it out with the law these conditions also characterize Ardmore conditions reminiscent of the days of gambling halls and hair-trigger man-killers.
 The better class of citizens are aroused. They have gone before the governor asking him to declare mar tial law in this county and to extend aid to them in driving out the evil doers.
 The note of warning sent to the preacher is regarded here as the first answer of the lawless element of it's determination to resist any and all efforts to clean up the city and coun- ty. No one familiar with the situa- tion doubts that attempts will be made to carry out the threat.
 Sheriff Challenges Foes.
 At the same time, Sheriff "Buck" Garrett, one of the picturesque fig ures of the Southwest, took issue with the Rev. Mir. Wieth, and other members of the delegation that called on the governor, asking that custer proceedings be brought against Gar rett and other officials. The sheriff issued what virtually was an ultima tum to those who are criticizing his conduct, daring them to bring the custer proceedings.
 The situation today is more tense than ever. It is felt that very little light on the killing of three men at Wilson, near here last Thursday nights, was shed by the alleged con- fession of J. A. Gillian, oil operator, one of the 16 men held in connection with the crime
 So far no one has been specifically charged with the murders of John Smith and C. c. Sims, Ardmore po- licemen, altho 13 men remain charged with the murder of Joe Carroll, al- legged bootlegger, who is said to have been slain by band of masked rid CTS. Eight men remain in jail, five others having been released on bail
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
l5O ARDMORITES IN
 "DEATH PASTURE
Gathering of Mob With Buckets of Tar and Pillows of Feathers" Re- suited in 3 Widows, 10 Or
 phans--An Investigation.

Oklahoma City, Dec. 21-Attorney General s. P. Freeling, who has just returned from Washington, announced that he would take personal charge of the investigation by his depart ment into the triple killing at Wilson in Carter county last week.
 Governor J. B. A. Robertson told a delegation of Ardmore citizens yes terday, who reported to him condi- tions in Ardmore and Carter county, that he would instruct the attorney generals department to conduct all investigation.
 Ardmore, Dec. 21.-A statement as serting that thirteen men charged with murder in connection with the killing last Thursday night of Joe Carroll at Wilson were part of band of approximately 150 men, which as- sembled at night in a secluded pas ture from where eight of the number were sent to Carroll's home to bring him to the pasture, was issued here today by James H. Mathers, county attorney.
 The statement said that buckets of tar and pillows of feathers" had been provided at the pasture. Had these men remained in their homes in Ardmore, the statement added, ''there would be three less widows and ten fewer orphans in Carter county to- day.
 Referring to statement last night of J. A. Gillian, stock raiser of Ardmore, who is held under bond on a charge of murder in connection with the affair, the county attorney declared that, according to statements duly signed and witnessed before an assistant county attorney, every prominent man. that was arrested, was in the death pasture"
 In this pasture was found the body of Sims and it was there, authorities say, that the band of masked men gathered before making the attack upon Carroll after he had been warned to cease his "nefarious liquor traffic."
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
INGERS0LL COMPANY IS
 BANKRUPT BY ST ,000, 900
Involuntary Proceedings Are Taken Against Watch Manufacturers
 by Group New York Banks.

New York, Dec. 27.-An involun- tary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court today against, Robert A. Ingersoll and Brother, manufac- turers of the Ingersoll watches, of this city. Liabilities were set forth as SS,00G,600 and assets, exclusive of good will, as $2,000,000.
 The concern admitted it's inability to pay its debts and expressed will lngness to be adjudged bankrupt. The proceedings were brought by the National City bank of New York, Chase National bank of New York. and Hathaway, Smith, Folds and company with combined claims of S450,000.
 Edward H. Childs was appointed receiver under bond of $25,000.
 The company has plants in Tren- ton, N. J., Waterbury, Conn, and Chicago.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
Just Before the Battle.

Mrs. o'Brien--"They say it's not polite to be helped twice. MT. Flaherty. but yell take another piece of my cake. won't V 97
 Fishcftv- ~fndnde. 0i ufii that, Nrs. 0'Bfien. Slure. it's the height of politeneef to ate sicoud piece ar snch cake as Western Chris- tian Advocate.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
RADIUM IS RECOVERED. Chemists Get s2DOO Worth From 300
 Pounds of Ashes

Newton, Kan, Dec. 27.-Nearly $2,OO0 worth of radium, or about one third of a quantity missing from Axel hospital here, has been recov- cred from 300 pounds of ashes by eastern chemists, it was announced today.
 The radium disappeared about two months ago and investigation prompted the theory that it had found it's way to the furnace in band ages removed from patients. More ashes will be shipped to the chemists.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
He Could Prove If.

"Well." said the waiter to the stu dent. who had just has his coffee cup filled for the seventh time, you must be very fond of coffee"
 ''leh, indeed" answered the stu dent, .sor l wouldn't be drinking so much water to get a little. .s-Lehigh Burr
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
Domestic Fowls Tncrease.

fBy International News Service
 Calgary, Alta. Dec. 26.-Domesfic fowls in Alberta have increased tr0m 2500 900 Co a25 900 GOO in the last ten years, according to statistics of the Department of Agriculture This is almost 300 per cent and tesfifes to the rapid agricultural development of the province
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
Loot Jewelry Store

St. Louis. Dec. 21.--Two we'll dressed bandits entered the Bell and Bell Jewelry company in the western terminus of the city today, ordered Miss Jeanette Bell, one of the owners, and a man and woman customer in a rear room, bound and gagged them and proceeded to rob the store in a leisurely fashion, escaping with S2.50o in jewelry and $3,000 in cash.
 After binding the trio, the bandits removed their coats, apparently so as to appear as clerks, and ransacked the place. The store is located in a busy section, and a number of per sons told police they saw the men be- hind the counter. but thought them employees of the place.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-12-29
Governor Home for Christmas.

Little Rock, Dee. Ex-Governor and Mrs. MeRae left today for their horne af Prescott, where they win spend the holiday week with their children and grandchildren. This is the governors trst vacation since his inauguration.