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The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
LOUISIANA TROOPS
| ALERT, FOR TROUBLE
Guardsmen Ordered to Shoot
to XIII II interference
Is Started.
LAKE DRAGGED FOR BODIES
Situation Tense In Mer Rouge
As Search For Victims Of
Mob Continues.
AXE DRAGGED FOR BODIES

MER ROUGE, La, Dec. n.-
Shoot to kin IL you are interfered
with" was the order given today
to the company OF Louisiana Ma
tional Guard sent into the More
house parish TO guard divers who
are searching for the bodies of Watt
Daniels and Thomas Richards, be-
lieved to have been victims Of the
Ku Klux Khan.
LAKE SEARCHED.
Search for the bodies OF the two
men 10 being made in a lake near
here into which they are believed
to have been thrown. weighted down
with wagon wheels. II the bodies
are found, Gov. John M. Parker
announced tonight, he expects TO
make arrests in the case.
The arrival Of the troops here has
stirred the citizens TO a high pitch
OF excitement. The company is wei
equipped with arms and came sup
piled with rations to last at least
twenty days. Captain Cooper. COM
manding officer, after a conference
with Governor Parker and superior
officers OF the National Guard. was
instructed not TO tolerate any in
reference.
Department OF Justice agents,
who have been investigating the
Daniels Richards case since last
August. when the men were flogged
and believed to have been killed and
thrown into the lake, are aiding In
the search for the bodies.
SEIZED AND BEATEN.
Daniels and Richards were on
their way home from q barbecue
when they, with three other men,
were taken from automobiles and
badly beaten. The others returned
to their homes. Open threats have
been made against persons sus-
pected OF bo;Ig members OF the
mob. : ne of them have left in
fear OF ,ir lives.
EfforIs 4 the local authorities to
learn the identity OF the hooded men
who flogged Daniels and Richards
were unsuccessful. A grand jury
was convened, but little evidence
was submitted. II was stated wit
nesses were intimidated.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Failure of Draw Span
Causes Traffic Delay

Hundreds OF Government en-
ployes coming to their offices from
homes in Virginia yesterday morn
ing were prevented from being on
time by failure Of the draw span
on the Highway Bridge to swing
into place after it had been opened
to permit passage OF an oil barge.
Electric trains carrying workers
from Alexandria. Arlington, Fair
fax and Clarendon were held up for
twenty-five minutes. A line Of au-
tomobiles. extending as far back as
the eve could see. caused consid'
cradle traffic congestion.
Police reserves were rushed from
the Fourth precinct to preserve
order until electricians could repair
broken wire.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
DENIES WOMEN USE ]
COCAINE At PARTIES
Narcotic Chief Takes Issue
With Statement Of Or.
n. G. Dlckerson.
SITUATION IS IMPROVING
Col. L. G. Mutt Says Number
Of kddicts in Nation Is
Decreasing.
SITUATION IS IMPROVING

Taking issue with DIR. Henry G..
Dickerson. of the United States
Public Health Service. who at a
meeting of the Board Of Trade
Tuesday night declared that so
ciety maids and matrons who for.
merly gathered around teacups or
had their whiskey and soda, now
sniff cocaine" Col. L. G. Mutt,
chief of the narcotic division of
the prohibition unit. in a report to
Roy o. Haynes. Federal prohibi.
ton commissioner. stated yesterday
the assertion ''is utterly without
foundation"
Colonel Mutt, however, admitted
that there are addicts in the social
circle here. He stated that ''the
drug situation is always what may
be termed alarming" Conditions,
he said further. as a result of in
creased Federal activity and more
efficient service. are improving.
NOTES DECREASE.
From my observation OF condi.
tions throughout the United States,
Colonel Mutt said. 1T is my opinion
that there has been a reduction in
the number Of addicts. rather than
an increase. and feel that the
illicit traffic, while a grave men.
ace. 10 more nearly under control
now than at any previous time"
| Colonel Mutt also based as without
foundation DIR. Dickerson's state.
ment that "the number Of addicts in
the United States has increased
1,400 per cent in six years"
An increase of 1.400 per cent
would mean that all the people OF
America are addicts. while the truth
is. II is estimated by those in closest
touch with the situation. that there
are not more than 1000 .o00 addicts
In America" said Colonel Mutt.
SPECIAL FORCE FORMED.
Realizing the importance Of con.
centrating upon the drug evil. with
view TO stamping II out so far as
| possible. a year and a half ago a
| special force was established and
required to give its entire time 10
he enforcement of the Harrison mar.
cotic act, said Mr.. Haynes.
During the fiscal year ended June
80, 1922, there were 4l04 convictions
for violations of the Harrison act.
with total sentences of more than
2.s14 years in the Federal peniten;
tiaries.
! "One of the greatest obstacles TO
the enforcement OF the narcotic law
is the smuggling OF narcotics from
! foreign countries" Mr.. Haynes said
| He said that the Jones-Miller bill,
which is a customs act and enforced
hv the customs division of the
Treasury Department. is proving et'
| fectlve.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
PickpOckets Are Busy
In Downtown Crowds

Christmas crowds in the downtown
streets and department stores are
being preyed upon by pickpockets.
according TO reports received at
police headquarters last night.
Cash amounting to S57 was taken
from a handbag carried by Marie
Chrlswell, 936 n street northwest.
Blanche Wilson, 1104 Fairmont street
northwest was robbed of $14 and
valuable papers, and blue leather
card case and $50 were stolen from
Miss Mary f. Hughes, Of the A B
Building. government hotels.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Arrested At White House
Trying to Force WAY In

Paul Mcdaniel. thirty-four years
old. was arrested yesterday at the
entrance of the White House where
police say. he was attempting to
force his way into the presence OF
the President. Mcdaniel wanted 10
ask for return of ss25 he forfeited
in police court Wednesday on a
charge of assaulting an elvator op-
orator who would not remove his
cap while there were women in the
cage.
Mcdaniel. who is in the delivery
business in Wilmington. Del. vas
committed for mental observation.
When he was searched at police
headquarters more than 81 900 was
found.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Franciscan Monastery
To Hold Public Services

An impressive program Of wor-
ship, which will be open to the
public, was announced for the
Christmas season by the Franciscan
Monastery yesterday.
Starting with mathis and lauds
at II O'Clock Christmas eve, the
brothers viii celebrate solemn high
mass and holy communion at mid.
night After the mass there will
be procession to the Grotto of
Bethlehem. where services will be
held as in the Holy City. Low mass
will be celebrated at the Altar of
the Nativity
On Christmas Day there will be
solemn high mass at 9 a. m. and
cornpline and soiemn benediction at
$3.50. The Brookland cars leading If
the monastery, will run until 4
O'Clock on Christmas morning. by
special arrangement
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Thirteen Club to Give
13 Christmas Baskets

Announcement that members OF
the Thirteen Club had raised enough
money among the organization y
twenty-six members to provide
thirteen Christmas baskets and \
considerable sum for the Associated
Charities was made al the meet
ing Of the club at the City Club
last evening. A motion was adopted
to select some deserving boy or
bows over which to ACT as guar
dians during the year.
The meeting was given over to
"free-for-all" debate on national
questions, every member making
a brief address. Claude w. Owen
presided
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
High School Athlete
APPOINTED to West Point

William n. Montgomery, eighteen
wears old. graduate Of the Central
High school, 4215 Illinois avenue
northwest. recently was appointed
a cadet OF the United States Mill
tary Academy at West Point
Montgomery will begin training
next June.
While In high school, Montgom
ery won the city championship in
the 440-yard stretch. He was prom
inent on all athletic teams. Las;
year he was captain Of Company
G, High School Cadets. He is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur II
Montgomery.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
WOMEN STRUCK BY AUTO.

Emmaline Smith. forty years old,
1870 y street northwest, while
crossing the street last night, was
knocked down by an automobile,
suffering a scalp wound and a
sprained left knee. Harry B. Hill
ton, of Aurora Heights, Va, driver
Of the automobile, carried her to
her home where she was treated
by DIR. William J. Stanton, of 3o23
% street northwest. She was later
removed 10 Georgetown Univerrfty
Hospital. Her condition was de-
clared not serious.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
BEWARE.
Actors Wife Divorced
On Grounds of Cruelty

Los ANGELES. Cal, Dec 2l.-
Anita NJ tGibson) Finigan, for
mer Oakland society belle. won a
divorce today from Ray Hanford,
film actor. known in private life
as Ray F. Finigan. on the ground
of cruelty Finigan failed to ap-
pear and press counter charges he
made against his wife some time
ago.
Mrs. Finigan declared her hus.
band beat her on one occasion so
that she was forced TO flee to her
sisters home for protection.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
MRS. BRUNEN To
CARE FOR MOTHER
Widow of Slain Circus Owner
Plans to Conduct Tea-Room
For Livelihood.
special To The Washington Herald.

LADELPHIA Dec. Il. -
Pledged TO devote her life to the
cheer and comfort of her aged
mother. whose only son must spend
the rest of his life in prison for
the murder of Honest John"
Brunen. Mrs Doris Brunen return.
ed to this city today after her &C.
quittal in Mount Holly, y. J.
The mother. Mrs. Augusta Mohr,
has been confined to her home in
state of prostration ever since
her daughter and son were charged
with the crime. When she was
told that Harry had been convicted
she collapsed.
Mrs. Brunen and her younger
sister. Matte Mohr, spent the day
in search of a location for a tea
room which Mrs. Brunen will oper.
ate here as means of livelihood.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Woman Acts to Revive
Suit Against McGraW

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.-Although
the $4,000 damage suit brought by
Mrs. Mary A. Butterfield against
John J. McGraw, manager and part
owner of the Giants, was dismissed
last Tuesday, there is still a chance
that the suit may be revived.
Ralph Gillette. attorney for Mrs.
Butterfield. applied to Justice Teir-
ney today for an order setting aside
the judgment In favor Of the de-
fendant
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Woman Identifies Negro
She Saws Attacked Her

Capture of the negro who clubbed
Mrs. Della Finane into insensibility
when she discovered him in her
store and residence at 2133 Ward
place northwest. December 6. was
effected yesterday by Precinct De-
tective William J. Barbee.
The negro, giving his name and
address as William Henry West. %
years old, 1130 Reed court north
west, was identified by Mrs. Finane.
He is charged with attempt at rob-
berry.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Finger Prints
OF Children Is
Latest Vogue
ROCKVILLE CENTER, l. l.

ROCKVILLE CENTER. L. l.
December n.
EUNGER printing children, In
l. fact, entire families, NJ o
precaution In case u kidnap-
ping. accident or other emer-
gency lis becoming the vogue
among parents on Long Is
land.
Henry A. Keegan. former
confidential federal agent and
wartime bodyguard for Jo-
sephus Daniels, ex-secrefary
Of the navy. it was learned
tonight. has been making
finger prints Of families and
children In Rockville Centre.
IL In understood that st least
one fingerprint record has
resulted In the return Of q
youthful wanderer TO his home
here.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22

ident husband had descended
TO where he would take the
shoes from his feet and pawn
them 80 that he could buy the
drugs that were responsible for
everything.
Tn. man who had sought my
love. spurned 1t for any person
who would give him drugs OF
any description.
KEPT Up HER FIGHT.
Our happiness. our home, and
our lives were doomed, but I re-
fused to believ. the visions that
haunted my brain. and began
my fight for his rescue.
He did not work and was pen
niless most of the time.
refused him money when he
demanded 1t. in the hope that
if he did not get money he
would stop his mad life. He sold
the furniture from our home.
eventually wrecking II so COM
pletely that we were forced to
move into a furnished room.
THREATS TO KILL HER.
On several occasions when I
refused him money he produced
a revolver and told me that he
would kill me if / did not get
him. enough money to. get a
deck
My life, which had been SO
pleasant and happy. was now a
continual horrible nightmare. 1
was constantly in fear
Although he was under the in.
fluence of the drug most Of the
time there were periods when
his mind was rational, and at
these times he would tell me
that he was sorry for the way
he had been acting" but added
that he could not stop the use of
drugs.
TRIED HARD TO STOP.
He made several attempts to
"cure himself" but they were
all short-lived and unsuccessful
I then saw clearly the end
that must sooner or later come.
1 became desperate. wanted
to do everything to save him.
called upon the police au-
thorities to assist and asked
them TO place him in jail or
some institution where he might
be kept away from the satisfac-
tion Of his Unsuitable craving.
He was sent away. but never
cured"
He tried on two occasions to
commit suicide, each time taking
a dose of drugs that was sup
posed to be fatal. but each time
he would return to consciousness,
Then came the fatal day.
CTo be Continued tomorrow
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
tuberculosis Association
Reports Receipts S17,6O9

At the headquarters of the
Tuberculosis Association last night
the returns from three public school
divisions had come in and these
with other sales brought the cash
receipts to $17.609.56.
The Ninth School Division turned
in s605.7s. Miss Beers, in charge
Of the Eighth Division, sent in
$l63.s2. The Tenth Division leader
telephoned in that they had 500
and more on the way The Eliza
beth v. Brown school sent s12S.
The Abbott school reported $40.
while the Johnson-Powell school
has sent in its check for s197. The
Miner school sent $167.09.
Night schools reported S177.ss.
Many other public and private
schools are yet to be reported.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Divorce for Lady Frazer
And Viscountess RhOndda

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Lady Frazer,
formerly OF Seattle. was today
granted Q divorce from Sir John
Foster Frazer, noted journalist and
traveller. on charges Of miscon-
duct.
Viscountese Rhondda, was also
granted o decree OF divorce from
her husband Sir Humphrey
Mackworth. on charges Of mis-
conduct.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Fire Does $4,000 Damage
To Virginia Brickyard

A fire OF undetermined origin
last night wrecked the brickyard
OF The West Brothers Brick Com
pany. on the Virgini aside of the
Highway bridge.
The blaze caused damage esti-
mated at $4,000 Firemen from
No. Is Engine Company, OF Wash
ington, aided in extinguishing the
blaze.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
40 HURT IN DERAILMENT,

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 21.-Mrs.
Ella H. Burns, Of Cameron, Conn,
was among forty passengers slightly
injured when an Atlantic Coas, Line
train was derailed last night near
Mcintosh. Ga. according to officials
Of the road here today.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22

him caused the BRADFORD s MARSH
police to fear he had met foul play.
He returned home Wednesday
night. but would give no informa-
ton to police or reporters as to
where he had been.
I'm back o. X: wasn't kid.
mapped. drugged. robbed or mur.
dered. and that ie all ! am going to
say" was his only statement.
He is employed as an auditor for
the War Finance Corporation.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Three Liquor Bandits
Seized In Gun Battle

CHICAGO, Dec. 2l.-Three liquor
bandits were captured and three
escaped following a pitched revol-
yer battle with police who surprised
them in a raid on sacramental
wine shop here today.
Twenty or more shots were ex-
changed.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
CHINESE FIRM APPROVED,

Secretary of Commerce Hoover
yesterday approved the incorpora-
ton OF the Wah Chang under the
China trading act. william J,
Quinn, OF New York. il president
Of the corporation, organized to sell
American merchandise TO Chinese
buyers
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22

III ollSdtioh py
police into his
I W e mt v fou
hours' disappear
ance.
Marsh, W h o
lives at PHI
Fourteenth street
northwest. with
his mother, left
home Tuesday
night. ostensibly
to do Christmas
shopping. He did
not return, and
the city-w | d e
search followed.
The fact that he
had mony with
him caused the
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Drugs Turned Ny Husband Into Brute,
Declares WidOU Of!.NarcOtic Suicide''

Mrs. Irwin Reveals Details Of
Narrowing Home Life After
Dope" Rsgained It's Terrible
Hold on Man She euvsd, and
Tells Of Her fruitless Efforts
to Raise Him from Hell Of
Slavery Into Which He Sank.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-22
Marsh Denies
He Was Slain

II am O. k
These words, spoken by Bradford
G. Marsh. forty-three years old.
ended. Wednesday night. a vigorous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05

the largest since 1920 and with s.
900. 600 bushels increase shown in
the amount OF wheat on ocean pas
age. values had a downward ten
1ency today IN the wheat market
here. Closing quotations were un-
settled az Is TO cent net decline,
May 31.15 "a 10 s1.15 rs and July
.S1O7 L. Corn finished half cent
OF 70 a shade advance. Oats were
unchanged TO 1 cent down and pro-
visions unchanged to n setback OF
20 cents.
In addition 20 big world ship
ments end a decided enlargement OF
the aggregate afoat. Il was deemed
significant that primary receipts OF
wheat in this country were more
than double those Of a year ago.
Best des weakness IN the New York
stock market led 10 considerable
selling OF wheat here and so like
wise did apparent sIowness Of do
nestle milling inquiry. Uneas.ness.
however. over reports OF further
rain in Argentina and as 10 strained
Diplomatic conditions in Europe.
acted somewhat as a check on the
wheat bears.
Corn and oats were Influenced by
the weakness OF wheat. Rural
holders, nevertheless. showed no
general disposition 10 sell
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05

do their utmost % learn what was
aiken from the beautiful girls
apartment when it was ransacked a
Few days after Il was announced she
hai committed suicide BY shooting
herself
While dying at E hospital Miss
ShanneSsey was declared to have told
attaches that she shot herself when
her Iover-the nephew OF a Tromi-
nent publisher-told her he intended
10 marry another woman.
Following the suicide verdict, the
police who were very secretive about
the man in the case" allowed their
probe 20 lapse until yesterday when
seals on the girls apartment were
found broken and the rooms in dis
order The police said they were uh-
certain whether IL was the work Of
burglars or some one seeking let
ter or other documents.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05

buis. S5G5. fe4iers. SJT7ej. mix cows
and snr-n-er-. 500 i-J
CALVES Receipts. 1000 market ac-
dive. Gull 90 choice. S1 1870
SHEEP AND Receipts 1900
market active; choice lambs. SSfIli clu
fo fat- y-013. velrfinrs. SlTT50
HOGS-Receip 2teO: market active
Workers s. T5G IS -. pigs. S9H 10, NIX
"a. s. yld $50. heavy. $S5oG So roughS,
S1stT.2J. sta-s. SiJOH5.j0.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05

church which oonvcnes today and
continues through Friday
The keynote address Of the con-
vention which formally opens to-
night. viii bc made by DR. william
Hiram Fou'kes. OF New York. gen
erai secretary OF tho Presbyterian
new era movement His subject VIII
be 'Presby-e-! Taymen." lie has
Just returned from the Orient and
Will recite 90 the convention the con-
ditions IN China. Japan. Korea and
the Philippines
Gov, Henry j. Allen. Of Kansas.
viii address the convention on the
responsibility OF the state for indus
trial Justice
Succeeding DAYS viii be devoted 10
study OF the field OF the Presbyterian
church i'm national ard world az
fairs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK

CHICAGO, Dec 4-HOGS-Rece.pt
64,OoO: market 20c lower; top, SS1j: bulk
ST.SJGrS-10 heavy weight STgJTS 10.
medium weight, SSOJdS1j: light weigh.
sSGS15; light lights. SSdSlJ: heavy
packing, smooth. ST.4Od7.T5: packing
sOws, rough, S71OI7.JO; pigs SS0T $50.
SHEEP-Receipts = 600: market weak
20 lower lambs, Sl3-2JQ 1888; Gull and
common. S9.2J61 10: yearling wethers
50. 7J0I "a. 80; ewes. S4.75d 10
CATTLE-Receipts, 2JO00! marke,
fairly active: choice and prime, s1oT
1890 medium good, $3.50 II; common.
$J.J0qT35; good and choice S9.SJ613;
common medium. 2jd9Sj: butcher
cattle, heifers, $3.50 1910; cows. s.. GOA
8; bulls, S3.JOG6.GO: Gamer cutters. 81 "a
03.GO; Gamer steers. S3d3Sj: veal calves
S9G975; feeder steers, S53Jd7.TJ: stock
er steers, S435d 10; stOcker cows. heif
ers, $3dj.2I
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05
CONSUL PROBES
GIRLS DEATH
Police GOaded to Action After
Sealed Apartment of Girl
is Broken Into.

PARIS. Dec. 4.-CBy L. P.)-The
American consulate today entered
the investigation of mysterious
events that followed death of Miss
Rose ShannesseJr pretty Mime
apolis, Mimi. girl here.
The consulate asked the police 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05
cuIcAGn GEAIN RFNTE.


CHICAGO. Dee. TT P.J-Grains on
the CHICAGO board of trade closed low
er today hut recovered partially, from
low. marks reached during the days trad
!ng This was due largely 30 a decrease
81 I. 10000 bushels On the visible supply
and 20 reports that Greece Wiz probably
buy heavily tomorrow
Provisions closed irregular:
WHEAT December wheat opened of
O. az us and closed Of =.
May opened OF 3 az ll6 and closed of
July opened Of : al 1915 and closed
OF i
CORN-Decembcr corn opened IN
changed az 1854 and closed Of =
MAY opened up = az G95s and closed
off l.
OATS-December oats opened of Il
ar 42s. and closed of 81.
Nav opened of = at 42ls and closed
of T.
July opened unchanged az 3o9s and
closed unchanged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-12-05
CHICAGO PROnrCE.

CHICAGO, Dec 4-BUTTER-Cre
cry. SOC; standards, zoe; frsts. 44hd40c
seconds. 41G42c.
EGGs-ordinaries. 4O645c; frsts, 47d
5Oc.
CHEESE-Twins, 2215c; Americas. ga
27Ac.
POULTRY-Fowls, 17d20c: ducks 1Sc
geese. 2Cc; turkeys, soc; roosters. 12c.
OTATOES-Receipts. 141 cars; wis
cOnsin round white. sacked, 75d sc: Min
nesOta round white, sacked and bulk. q
n soc: North Dakota Minnesota Red
river Ohios. sacked, $4,000: Michigan
round white, bulk. sSOGS5; Idaho rus
sets, sacked, S1.4O.