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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
NEWSPAPERMAN DEAD
Manager of New York
World Pneumonia Victim

New York, May 15.--George Harris
Larke, advertising manager and assis-
tant business manager of the New York
World. died today Of pneumonia He
was born in. Karkesan. Wis, 81 years
ago. He was at one time publisher OF
the Kansas City Post and also had
charge of the Denver Post, jointly
owned
Two years ago Mr.. Larke was treas
urer of the American Newspaper Pub
fishers association. director and also
chairman of the committee on adver-
Using agents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
ACKERMAN MAYOR
FOUND DEAD WITH
HIS THROAT CUT.

Ackerman, Miss, May 15.-ColO-
mel Frank Townsend, 6S, mayor of
Ackermnn. and known throughout
mississippi ms an editor ana law
yer. wns found dead In his home
early today with his thront cut.
The razor with which he hnd com
mitted suicide was stu grasped Ina
hiS hand. Colonel Townsend had
been in failing health for some
months, and his family attribute
his net to melancholy resulting
from physical conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16

Santiago. Chile, May l5.-senor Oyar-
zun. the new minister of finance, yester-
day sent cable to Chilean minister 10
Washington auth rizing him to pay the
installment of tn Chilean loan in the
United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
Notorious Spy Acquitted
BY Associated Press

Vienna, May l5.-Ignatius Tribich Lin
coin, notorious as an international spy.
on trial before the central criminal court
of Vienna on the charge of high treason
and forgery, has been acquitted 1t is
reported he will sail for the United
States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
Earthquakes in Salvador
BY Associated Press

San Salvador, Republic of Salvador,
May 15.-Three strong earthquakes were
felt throughout Salvador Saturday. There
have been no reports Of casualties or Of
material damage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
NIGHT OF TERROR

Cork, May 15.-Saturday night was a
night of terror in Cork following the
bombing of the police barracks at Black
pool during the day. The home of Liam
Roisite, Sim Fein member of the Brit
ish Parliament, was raided. Mr.. Roisite
was absent at the time. but>a guest Fa-
Their O'Callahan, was shot and later died
of his wounds. Patrick Sheehan, re-
publican, who was newly married, was
shot through the heart while in his bed
room Two constables were killed and
another was wounded.
At Youghal, q miles east Of Cork, mill
tary raids were started at II o'clock Sat-
urday morning and continued until 3
o'clock Sunday morning.
There was fierce fighting between
members of the constabulary and armed
civilians at Dromadaleague, in which
there was heavy firing by both sides
Three civilians were wounded.
constable was shot dead outside the
barracks at Inishannon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16

MELVILLE sOMNfER, the clothing
man. says his Chandler will give more
real service than any automobile Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
nFFICIALS SIIENT

Washington. May Unofficial silence
was maintained here today concerning
the situation in Mingo county, West Vir-
gina, and Pike county, Kentucky, and
the possibility Of issuing proclamations
declaring a state of martial law along
the interstate border because of the coal
strike riots.
The proclamations were prepared late
yesterday and signed by President Har-
ding. but given to Secretary Weeks I'd
be issued in his discretion should re-
ports from the troubled region make
such action necessary There were no
indications tonight that further reports
had been received from the governors OF
the two states to the effect that the sit
uation was beyond their control.
President Harding decided to issue the
proclamations Immediately upon signing
them as a result of conferences yester-
day with Secretary Weeks and Senator
Sutherland of West Virginia but the
final step was postponed upon receipt
of a telegram from Governor Morrow
of Kentucky stating that the situation
looked better and that state troops had
been ordered to patrol the Kentucky
side of the border.
( Orders have been prepared at the war
department, however. informing MAJ.
Gen. G. w. Read. commanding the Fifth
corps area and Fort benjamin Harrison,
Indiana, Of the Presidents action and
instructing him to hold troops in readi-
ness to move into the disturbed area
should the proclamations be issued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-16
HALF HOUR BATTLE
ONLY HOST|L|T|ES
OCCURRING SUNDAY
Shots From Kentucky Hills Are
Answered by Riflemen From
the West Virginia Side.
No Casualties

Williamson, w. Va, May ia period
OF 30 minutes of shooting at Merrimac,
w. Va, was the extent of hostilitles in
the West Virginia Kentucky border bait
tie tonight, according to Capt j. r..
Brockus of the state police, who returned
from the zone of operations shortly be-
fore midnight After examining reports
from the Mingo region, the captain said
that at that hour the situation was quiet.
Captain BroclF7ls ana a squad of state
troopers left Williamson for Merrimao
early tonight when it was reported that
shooting from Kentucky mountains OPP
posite that village had been resumed Be-
fore the state police reached Merrimao
they were advised that the firing had
ceased and the party returned - this
city.
Sheriff E. c. Pinson said that his re-
ports indicated that the shots from this
Kentucky hills had been answered by
riflemen on the West Virginia side.
While the West Virginia troops re-
turned to headquarters here six deputy
sheriffs continued their trip into the
mountains in an effort to capture tho
attackers.
The shooting at Merrimac and the fir
ing of a single shot at Mattewan. West,
Va, early in the morning was the SUM
total of hoStilitieS TODAY.
OBSERVING TRUCE
Reports tonight from McCarr we're to
the effect that the mountain fighters az
that point were scrupulously observing
the truce arranged last night by Dr.
William Dotson of Dearburn. KY, who
went into the hills and delivered his mes
sage of peace to the mountain men.
Reports received by authorities here
said that only one shot was fired from
the West Virginia mountains during tho
day.
Two fires, which Harry Olmstead. act
ing chairman of the labor committee OF
the Williamson Coal Operators associa-
ton said he believed had been caused
by incendaries, occurred in the region.
A small office OF the Pond Creek Coal
company at Sprigg and a garage Of this
Burnwell Coal company at the Same
place were burned
Captain BrolSus received report laN
today from his men at Merrimac that
they had found an automatic rifle, thres
other rifles and 1000 rounds of ammuni-
ton in front OF tent colony near there.
The troops reported that the arms and
ammunition were thrown from a train
A. A. Gaujot, a .sident, of this city, re-
ported to Brockus that as he passed al
tent colony at Sprigg he saw an auto
matte rifle and several suit cases thrown
from the train.
Geographic report to the captain to-
day from his men at Thacker, West, Va.
said two men had been shot there. The
message did not state whether the men
had been killed and no cause for the
shooting Was given Thaeher has been
quiet throughout the recent fighting
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
A REVIEW OF THE PAST

had not sought membership there
In on my own motion and by tho
offlolal decree CT it's presiding olllcer,
made without dissenting voice more
than fifteen years ago, had been
made welcome to It's membership.
had conducted myself In a manner
that had won general approval, so
far as l had been able to observe and
since that momentous time in the
palatial WaldorfAstorIa Hotel in
New York down to the present time,
/ had not missed one Of its sessions
I had been Vice President of the
Savings Bank Section for Virginia
and had held the post" Of Chair
man Of the Committee on Thrift
among Colorcd People.
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10000 ENDOWMENT PAID

Randolph, Va, Doc. II, 1920.
This Is to certify that I have re-
Grand Worthy Counsellor Of the
Grand Court OF Virginia. Order of
Calanthe ($100.00). one hundred
dollars In payment of the death
claim Of Sister Sallie Lindsey, who
was member OF Randolph Court,
No. $50, Of Randolph, Va.
(Signed) ROSER MOSELEY,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
WILLIAM DARLINGTON,
ROSA REED,
c. s. Jackson, Dept.
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EDITOR MITCHELL
Continued from First Page)
the heart of the nations capital.
A PECULIAR FEELING.

l had f g Of absolute loneii
ness IN the miust of all of that city
life. was to go and sit for two
days among the millicna res OF the
nat on. MSten to the discussion of
financial quest 'ons and remember
that in the midst Of it all was den
titled with the colCrcd race. An.
thea too, n new const tuition was to
be adopted and by its drastic provis
MS. could be dropped from the
roster of this great financial organi.
IA hon without any material let or
hindrancc. Just why tn prov sion
Was cngraftcd in this new const tut on
] never knew. If white men saw nc
reason t" object to its prov isions, why
should !?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
IN KEIIHi'S THEATRE.

Rerorts that l had written had
appeared in tho Official records of this
greatest Of financial organizations and
now, what was n store for me? All
of these thoughts came TO mo rs I
wendell my way to Keith's Theatre,
where the Association was already in
scss on. l had been from New York
to Louisiana and, strange to say, l
had been we'll received by the white
bankers of the Southland. My treat.
mont IN Now Orleans squared with
my entertainment in California and
l wondered II l was still to enjoy
these rights and privileges that had
been previously accorded to me.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Portsmouth, Va, Dec. II, 1920.
This is to certify that l have re-
ce'ved from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia. Knights of Ply
thias. N. A, S. A., e., A., a. and A.
($300.00), three hundred dollars in
payment of the death claim of
Brother John Bracey, who was n
member of Pride Of the East Lodge,
No. 33, of Portsmouth, Va.
(Signed)
LAURA BRACEY SCOTT,
MARY X BRACEY,
Her mark
Beneficiaries.
Witness:
ARCHER DREW, D. d. 6. G.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

South Boston, Va, Dec. 81. 1920.
This Is to certify that I have ro-
ccivcd from John Mitchell, Jr,
Grand Worthy Counsellor OF the
Grand Court Of Virginia., Order OF
Calantho ($150.00), one hundred
and fifty dollars in payment OF the
death claim OF Sister Lizzie Adams,
who was a membcr OF Boston Boil
Court, No. 112. Of South Boston, Va.
(Signed) JOHN ADAMS,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
VICTORIA WILKINSON, w. c..
MAY II. MEYER, w. Asst. c.,
ERNEST WILKERSON, G.. c.,
FANNIE l.. COLEMAN, ID. D.
G.. w. G..
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100000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

portsmouth, Va, Nov. &c. 1920.
This Is to certify that have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr..
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, knights of Ply
thias. N. A.. s. A., e., A.. A. and 4.
E30O.00), three hundred dollars in
payment of the death claim of
Brother William Harding, who was
member OF Jonathan Lodge, No.
20, OF Portsmouth, Va.
tSfgned) ARELIO HARDING.
WE. Beneficiary.
Witness:
GEOPGE WILLIAMS,
ARCHER DREW, d. d. G. C.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Newport News, Va, --, 1920
This is to certify that I have re-
cetved from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge Of Virginia, knights of Ply
thias, N. A, S.. A, e.. a.. A. and A
($1bO.00), one hundred and fifty
dollars in payment of the dealt,
claim of Brother Samuel Allen, who
was member of Flying Eagle
Lodge. No. 1870, of Newport News
Va.
(Signed) LUCIND ALLEN,
Beneficiary
Witness:
WALTER GRAY WALKER,
HARRY l.. HOWARD,
j. HARVIE,
r. S. KEEN, ID. D. G. C.
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Witnesses:
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. Is, 1920.
This Is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, r.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court OF Virginia, Order of
Calanthe ($10O.00). one hundred
dollars in payment of the death
claim OF Sister Polly Taylor, who
was n member of Bethel Court, No.
90. of Suffolk, Va.
(Signed) JOHN =. TAYLOR,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
WILLIAM G.. TAYLOR.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT FUND.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. %, 1920.
This Is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order of
Calanthe ($100.00), one hundred
dollars in payment OF the death
claim Of Sister Isabella Peachey,
who was member of Peerless
Court. No. 141. OF Lynchburg, Va.
(Signed) DANIEL PEACHY,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
MARTHA LEWIS,
J. b. EVANS,
M. w. EVANS, ID. d. G. w. c.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

New River, Va, ---, 1920.
This is to certify that I have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, Knights of Py-
thias, N. A, s. A.. e., A., A. and A.
t$ 10000, one hundred and fifty
dollars in payment OF the death
claim of Brother Roy Bibbie, who
was q member of Silver Leaf Lodge,
No. 81, OF New River, Va
(Signed) RUTH BIBBIE,
Beneficiary.
Witness:
SANDY CASEY,
l.. w. HOLMES,
MINNIS HENDRICKS.
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$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID

charlottesville, Va, Dec. 81, 1920.
This Is to certify that I have re-
ceiVed from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Knights of Py-
thias. N. A.. S. A., e., A. A. and 4 .
($l5O.00), o"o hundred and flfty
dollars in payment Of the death
claim OF Brother Thomas Hawkins,
who was member of Monticello
Lodge. No. IS, Of Charlottesville
Va.
(Signed)
Her
tMRS.) ALICE X HAWKINS,
w Beneficiary.
J. T.. BELL,
J. Fn ANCIS TAYLOR,
/, GEO. ZONES,
O n. CONN.
'-;-,.
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&NHNTas Ar X n: 80
$4,000 ENDOWMENT PAID.

Staunton, Va, Jan. 20, 1920.
This IS to certify that have re-
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.,
Grand Worthy Counsellor Of the
Grand Court OF Virginia, Order of
Calanthe (S10O.00), one hundred
dollars in payment Of the death
claim OF Sister Ann Southall, who
was n member OF Stanton Court,
No. 76, of Staunton, Va.
(Signed)
WILHELMINA SOUTHALL,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
ROBERT A. WHITE,
]. IT. ALLEN, ID. d. G.. c.,
LILIUOKALANI ALLEN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
PRESIDENT HAYES IN CHAIR

Pres dent Richard S. Halves was
presiding and I took my seat in this
line structure, unnotced by the vast
throng that seemed to be absorbed
by what was being enacted upon the
stage of this palatial amusement
house. Tho membership OF tho
Association was reported to DO 22.687
an increase of 2473. Mr.. Guy p.
Bowerman had succeeded Col. Fred
T.. Farnsworth, the veteran General
secretary of the Association, who Ind
resigned to- engage in other business.
mo newly elected Secretary halls
from Idaho. The retiring OF Col.
Farnsworth was In the nature of q
Calamity. He was known over the
entire country and his transcendent
ability had reflected itself In the man.
agement of his great office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
TRYING To. CUT
CONTINUED from First Page)

cd: "rhe polls were crowded with
Negroes, men and women. and they
were not intcrfercd with in any
way"
Sheriff Lyle, in an affidavit, also
denied any such occurrence as
charged. lie said he was at the polls
all day, as were two deputies, and
that tho Negroes voted without mo-
lcstation. some COO or 700 Of them.
J. +. Kiukaid, city marshal, also
made AFFIDAVIT to that effect.
Sheriff Gregory, of Quincy, Fla,
tclegraphed chat it was absolutely
untrue" that DR.. w. s. Stevens. y
Negro physician, had been ordered
to leave town. "Can produce DR..
Stevens affidavit that al reports CON
corning him are untrue" the tclc-
gram declared. REPRESENTATIVE Clark
announced he would present the af-
fidavit OF Dr.. Stevens to tho COM
mittee when it reaches him..
Demand that Congress Investigate
the alleged disfranchisemon Of citi-
ions in certain States and reduce
representation Of those States
through application OF the Four
teenth Amendment was made by
Representative Tinkham. Republi-
can, Massachusetts. at sessions to-
day and tonight Of the House Census
committee, which Is considering the
congressional reapportionment bill.
Should the committee refuse his de.
mand, Tinkham said no would take
the matter into the courts, even to
tho Supreme Court.
An investigation by tho committee
to determine how many citizens OF
any State aer DISTINGUISHED through
application of tho literacy test
should be made, tho Massachusetts
representative asserted, and the rep
resentatiOn Of those States reduced
proportionatcly. Mr. Ttnkham was
before the committee at a day ses-
sion and reiterated his demand ut
another session which lasted until
late tonight.
AT the night session he presented
what he said were ten aflidavits from
residents Of Winston-Salem, N. c.,
In which they said they were denied
the right to register for the Novem-
Der election. The aflidavits are all
dated December 30th.
Questioning by Representative
Brinson, Democrat, North Carolina,
brought from Mr.. Tinkham that
Massachusetts had q litcracy test as
a suffrage qualification which. Mr..
Crimson said, was substantially the
same as OF North Carolina. Mr.
Tinkham in the course of the aues-
tioning said that literacy tests dis
franchise people in Massac husetts as
In North Carolina, and that the rem
resentation OF his own State ought
10 be cut down proportionately.
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MEN WHO HAD GONE

His successor is gentleman of
remarkable ability. / had lost IN
MN friend. The devoted William
Hanhart, Secretary Of the Savings
Bank Section, personal friend or
mne had been claimed by death and
then that remarkable character, Mr..
NJ. w Harrison, who had put the
SAVINGS Bank Section on the map"
ana mad revolut.onized it's system and
made 1t one Of the most forceful fac.
tors in the Association suddenly 70.
tired to take up other business and
as l looked around and noted the
absence OF great men that l had
known, l began to wonder, when my
time would como for mo toy go.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
MANEUV1RGS AT FORT MYER

received my invitations to enjoy
the festivities and I went out to Fort
Myer to witness the evolutions of the
military arm Of the government. Then
l saw something of the colored sec.
tlon. visited Mrs. Lucas res 'dencc
where was made at home. inspect
ed the now Southern Aid Building, of
treproof construction, costing ap
prox:mately $4,000. The Murray
brothers have the first floor as n
movie picture house. My good
friend, Mr.. Byers is manager of this
place and also of the Hiawatha The
atre. l also visited the Wage Earn
ers Bank, whore President Juhn II.
Lewis, who came up from tho hum.
Dlest surroundings, holds sway.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1921-01-08
PAID FOR MY LEARNING.

My time was Emitted and there
were hundreds Of my friends here
that could not call to see. visited
the Howard Theatre, too, where Mr..
Ihomas 'js st II in the game" as he
puts 1t. I was tired. had de,
olded to go to Berryville on Saturday,
but the difflcnlty I'm getting out from
thero decided tho matter for me and
so left for home, arriving there tired
out much improved in health.
mad my second automobile OK
nerience. I had again paid for my
learning. From flnanc al stand
point, railroad travel, even at < cents
per mule, is the cheapest form OF
iocomotnn on earth. From u stand.
point OF pleasure and misery, Joy and
sorrow anticipate 3 and appreheny
8 on, money and no money, the auto.
mobile has no competitor on earth.
'PAY1NG THE FIDDLER
had Learned. much about tho
otaMey Steam Car and had carried
win me the proper tools and equip.
ment to get me quickly out of trouble.
Rob'nson Davis, tho engineer; John
II. CoebNl, the fireman and Roscoe
q. Mitchell, the conductor had on.
1oyed the trip from every angle, but
John mitchell, Jr., tho passenger who
had enjoyment only during brief in
tervals, gazed at his fattened pocket
book and IN the agony OF the moment,
acclaimed to himself. Another sucf,
trip within brief tnterval of time
and am nndnre."
JOHN MITCHELL. JR.
The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1921-02-24
CHAPTER XVII.

Throughout the night there was spo-
radio firing here and there In the city.
as the Ruey followers relentlessly
hunted down the isolated detachment
Of government troops which had es-
capped humiliation and capture In the
final rout and fallen back on the city.
where, conceallng themselves accord
ing To their nature and inclination,
they INDUCED In more or less snlping
from windows and the roofs OF build
lngs. The practice Of taking no pris-
oners was an old one In Sobrante, and
few presidents had done more than
Sarros to keep that custom alive; err
go, firm in the conviction that to sur
render was tantamount to facing a tir-
Ing squad at daylight. the majority of
these stragglers, with consummate
courage. fought to the death.
The capture Of Buenaventura was
alone sufficient to insure a brief revo-
luton. but the capture of Sarros was
ample guarantee that the resistance to
the new order OF things was already
at an end. However. Ricardo Ruey
felt that the prompt execution of Sar-
ros would be an added guarantee OF
peace by effectually dscouraging any
opposition TO the rebel cause In the
outlying districts, where n few isolated
garrisons still remained In ignorance OF
the mOmentous events being enacted In
the capital. For the time being, Rlcar-
do was master OF life and death I'm So
brante, and all Of his advisers and sup
porters agreed with him that n So
called trial Of the ex-dictator would be
a rather useless Amir. His life was
forfeit hundred times for murder and
treason. and TO be ponderous over his
elimination would SAVIOR OF mockery.
Accordingly, at midnight. n priest en-.
tered the room In the arsenal where
Sarrcs was confined. and shrived him.
Throughout the night the priest re-
manned with him, and when that ear
ly morning march TO the cemetery
commenced. ne walked beside Sarros
repeating the prayers for the dying.
Upon reaching the cemetery there
was slight wait until carriage
drove up and discharged Ricardo Ruey
and Mother jerks. The sergeant in
command OF the squad saluted and was
briefly ordered to proceed with the
matter in hand; whereupon he turned
to Sarros, who with the customary
sang frold OF his kind upon such oc-
caslons was calmly smoking, and
bowed deprecatlngly. Sarros ACTUALLY
smiled upon him. "AdIos, AMIGOS" he
murmured. Then, as an afterthought
and probably because he was sufficient
OF an egoist TO desire to appear a mar
tyr, he added heroically: 81 die for
my country. May God have mercy on
my enemies"
CTo BE CoNTINUEDJ