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New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
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MER ROUGE, La. Dec. 23.-Arms Of
all kinds. ranging from rifles and shot
guns 10 six.shooters and pocket der
ringers have been carried openly by
many Of the citizens Of Morehouse
Parish for more than four months.
outrages attributed to members Of the
Ku-Klux Klan are the cause OF this
situation.
Neighbor has been arrayed against
neighbor. and in many cases brother
against brother and fathers and sons
against each other. Few citizens have
ventured out Of their homes at night
without being heavily armed IL has
been common sight TO see farmers
driving along the highways or on the
streets Of this and adjacent towns with
guns resting on the seats OF their
vehicles.
An illustration Of the tense situation
that exists in the parish was seen here
to-day. Many persons were on the
streets, some engaged with their busi-
ness affairs, while others were stand
ing around and talking about eondi-
tions.
Suddenly an automobile down the
street baek-hred. Instantly men
reached for their guns and began cram
ing their necks, looking in the diree-
tion OF the noise, which sounded Ike
the report OF a pistol.
Jaw, taint nothin' but an automo-
bile" yelled a man near the place
where the hivver baek-iieked.
The gun-toters put up their artillery
with a Sigh Of relief
Many persons have wondered how
members OF the Ku-Klux Klan could
deny their membership in that organi-
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Thirsty Mourn Liquor
Spilled in Senate Cafe
-. ~ g.r.s--,.. we.A.retor srr,er

Fro'a Ths 7rtou-s's washsnefou Burecu
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--A
full quart Of whisky vas dropped
on the aoOr Of the Senate restau-
rant to-day by a waiter. A sad
eyed collection Of onlookers OBJ
served the pungent liquid being
mopped up. II was impossible to
Learn tonight whether that
waiter was still working at the
Senate restaurant.
About the time the spirits were
spilled in the restaurant Senator
Curtis, Of Kansas, chairman Of
the Senate Rules Committee, was
camping on the trail Of bootleg
gers in the Senate Office Building,
and around the rooms Of the SEN
ate Chamber. Reports were that
a bootlegger had approached some
Of the Senator'S. Offering holiday
wet goods. Senator Calder, Of
New York, was one Of those ap-
proaehed, although unsuccess-
fully. Senator Curtis was not
going to have anything Of that
sort. He gave orders TO the SER
geant at arms to arrest any boot
logger that appeared.
The only casualty reported
from the liquor front, however,
was that bulletined from the Sen
ate restaurant.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Hays Stands
Pat OnPardOn
Of ArbuckIe
Directs Critics to Saviour's
Teachings as Justifica-
ton for Action; Defend.
ed by Film Men Here

Los ANGELES, Dec. 2S,-Flat re-
fusal TO reconsider his decision grant
ing Roscoe Arbuekle a chance 70 return
10 the films was contained in a message
to-day IRON VIII II. Hays. chief Of the
moving picture industry, to the session
Of the West Lake Presbyterian Church
and various Los Angeles pastors, who
have protested against any further
screening Of Arbuekle's comedies. Mr..
Hays said;
Everything ! said is reiterated and
emphasized.
About nine months ago | suggested
10 those who owned Arbuekle pictures
that they do not release them. This
resulted in holding up Of the pictures
already made and the elimination Of
Arbuekle from work In his profes-
sion.
~ was sure then that the action was
right, and the only doubt az that time
was whether we might be doing an in
Justice 70 the individual, Arbuckle. /
was sure, however, that the action was
best for him.
This has proved correct
This Is no reinstatement OF Ar
buckle nor any attempt 70 reinstate
him. This is simply declaration that
I shall not stand In the way Of this
man having his chance 20 20 70 work
and make good II he can.
IL am sure that in your eonsidera-
tion OF the matter you will not be un-
mindful Of the words Of Him who hrst
taught Us to forgive
VIII II. Hays's Christmas pardon"
10 Fatty" Arbuekle found defenders
Yesterday in New York motion picture
circles as fresh assaults were deliv-
cred on the decision BY religious
The National Board Of Review Of Mo-
tion Pictures, a cuasi-public agency,
and s. A. Moross. secretary OF the New
YORK Theater Owners Chamber OF
Commerce, Urged the case for Messrs.
Hays and Arbuckle in varying degrees.
Rev. DR.. Charles s. MacFarland, gen.
eral secretary OF the Federal Council
81 Churches Of Christ in America, and
the Elizabeth IN. J,) Ministers Asso..
eiation made public their disapproval
Of the act and their opposition to the
comedians return 10 the screen.
ar. Moross was certain that Ar
b,ckla should be given his chance and
III nietures shown. His body, which
embraces owners Of 750 motion picture
theaters in the greater city, IS er,
pected 10 make an Official statement OF
fcoatlausd o. pags sishU
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

F,ou, rhs Tr,burss Woshsa0toH Buredp
WASHINGTON. Dee. GAS the re-
sui, Of his activities in connection with
his impeachment charges against At
torney General Daugherty and the re-
cent hearings before the Judiciary
Committee Of the House. Representa-
tive Oscar Z. Keller. Of Minnesota Is
suaerine from a nervous breakdown
and has obtained indefinite leave OF
absence.
Mr. Keller declared when he IN
sroduesd the resolution looking 70 ~, ne
lmpeachment that there was ample
evidence 70 Justify impeachment Ne
ssiIsd 20 produce the evidence. and
also refused 70 answer a subpoena call
Ing upon him 70 appear before t%ne %
committee and testify. Members OF tne
T,,Strfarv Committee we're incens>d at
III, -, 1-ef 4-f -~--- - ''~-' ~"~~
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Married Only a Month,
Alas, He Did Not Know! !
Police Unmoved at Benedict's
Plea to Hunt Wife, Shopping,
Who IL Hour Late

A palpitant bridegroom, eonfessing
10 only one short months experience
in the business Of being a benedict,
startled Detective John Singer. In
charge Of the Missing Persons Bureau
At Police Headquarters, last night with
an imperative demand that the police
reserves be called out Immediately TO
search for his wife.
"She was doing Christmas shop
ping" the anguished husband ex-
blamed. "and she was TO meet me in
the Pennsylvania Station subway. And
she hasn't. And we've only been mar
ried q month. And she's an hour late
now"
Young man." said Singer, "I've been
married hfteen years. You 20 back
and sit where she told yod to wait. A
wife who is only an hour late doing
Christmas shopping is something to
be thankful for, not worried about
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Louisiana Klan Victims
Flogged, Bones Broken;
First Arrest Is Made
Sons Arm Openly Against
Fathers in Kan Warfare

zation and maintain their reputation
for telling the truth.
A citizen Of Morehouse Parish who
Joined the Klan some time ago and
afterward quit when he foresaw the
conditions that were developing Is au-
thority for the statement that mem-
bers OF the organization are informed
upon their initiation that they must
not be known as members Of the ku-
Klux Klan," "Ku-Kluxers," "Kluxers'
or "Klansmen." but as "Citizens Of the
Invisible Empire"
The former Klansman says members
are told that they have a right 10 deny
that they arc "Klansmen" or "klu1ers'
when questioned, but II asked, Are
you a citizen OF the invisible empire =
they must answer in the Affirmative or
tell lie.
Arrival Of the troops in Mer Rouge
caused many 10 flock to the vacant
space In front Of the municipal power
plant TO watch the soldiers pitch their
tents and handle their arms. Among
the crowd were several school children.
A citizen In one Of the groups known
as Klansman paced the sidewalk and
then walked in circles as he watched
the soldiers. His hdgety manner at
tracted the attention Of several, among
them a little school girl.
whats the matter with you, mis-
teri" the girl asked, addressing the
supposed Klansman.
"f am nervous" he replied; Il can't
understand why feel that way"
The girl surveyed him for a moment,
looked az the bristling bayonets and
the machine guns, and again turned 10
the supposed Klansman.
Mister" she said, "you amt the
only Ku-Kluxer in Mer Rouge who 10
nervous"
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Daugherty's Accuser CollaPses;
House Grants Leave of Absence

went so far as to say they believed he
should be punished By the House.
Mr.. Keller himself confded 70 other
members Of the Minnesota delegation
that he feared expulsion from the
House. The strain brought nervous
attack, which prevented his appearing
In the House.
Mr. Keller, however, IL not out pf
the woods The judiciary COMMITTEES
will present a report favorable 20 Mr.
Daugherty shortly after the holidays
Following that a subcommittee Of the
Judiciary Committee will consider Kei-
ler's refusal 10 answer the summons 20
appear before the committee, and u is
possible that the committee will pre-
sent a resolution 70 bring Mr.. Keller
before the bar Of the House 70 be cen
sured by the Speaker.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Plan Ocean Radio Mall

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-lnaugurat-
ing Of an ocean letter service" aboard
Shipping Board vessels was announced
to-day.
II provides facilities whereby mes
sages from a ship bound in one direc-
tion can be transmitted By radio TO a
ship bound in the opposite direction
and mailed by the receiving ship upon
arrival In port.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Collect SI,5OO, 900 in
Back u. s. Taxes Here

Frank X. Powers, Collector Of Inter
nal Revenue. announced yesterday thst
rearly 81 500. 900 had been collected N
the first six weeks Of a drive against
Selinouent Federal taxpayers In nj:
distriet. The drive is being pushed
Win the aid Of some $4,000 warrants
for distraint which the collector has
issued. They are being handled By
force Of field deputies, including 100
men from the collectors staff. War
r,rts are placed in the hands Of the
deputies AZ the rate Of approximately
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Rum.Ladcn Postman Held

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, Dec. 23.-De-
livery Of Christmas "eheer" by one
Of Uncle Sans letter carriers was
brought 10 quick END to-day wnes
Federai prohibition officers arrested
Matthew WeiRhton. tventy-six years
old. a poptman, and eonhseated four
quarts Of whisky they found In bis mail
pouch.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
Y Soldiers Die in Wreck

'ALkNCIA, Spain, Dec. % (By The
lated Press).-Twelve members OF
'sesya Regiment were killed, In
'hg the commander, Colonel Cana
and 100 were injured. when q
~ train out Of control ran down
- grade 70 a disastrous collision
Vnteniente Station, Valencia
''nee, to-day.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

Part The He,ss of the day.
Fire pages of sports
Part H-Editoriais.
Late nesss features.
Neiss Of automobiles.
The Radio PaEe-P. 8.
The TrureI GHidc-P. 3.
Part Hired estate nesss.
Home buiiders' pqge=-P. z.
Financial and bnsiHess.
Part W--The nesss of soeieiy.
The Fashion pago-p. 5.
The Insfffufe-pp. OF.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
News Summary
DOMESTIC

First arrest made in Mer Rouge
murder cases. Autopsy discloses
kidnapped men we're hogged and bones
broken before their bodies we're cast
into Louisiana lake.
Hays, unmoved by protests, will
not recede on Arbuekle pardon"
Herrin mine massacre trial is ad-
journed till Tuesday. after defense
offers testimony Of three more wit
nesses.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

Greenbrler. white sulphur springa
In hlsh Aiisghenlss Beauty % nature.
Golf. tennis. horssbaek- nocking. Fiana.
Afvf
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24

q 20 PINEHUheT for your holidays
"neHship. All aporta--AAvt
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into Louisiana lake.
Hays, unmoved by protests, will
not reeede on Arbuekle pardon"
Herrin mine massacre trial is ad-
journed till Tuesday, after defense
offers testimony Of three more wit
nesses.
FOREIGN
Meeting Of entire Catholic Epis-
copacy in Rome during next jubilee
year probable, Pope's Encyc!ical an
nounees.
Near East peace conference sd-
journs until Tuesday.
Two hundred and sixty Irish re-
publieans take oath Of allegiance 10
Free State and are freed from Dub
lin prison.
Merchants throughout Great Britain
report largest Christmas trade since
1918.
LOCAL
Smith reminded Of TammAny
hold-up when Board Of Aldermen
was deprived Of franchise power.
Paddock law invoked against hfty
places violating liquor laws.
Upper Broadway shoppers see four
men break jewelers. window and take
$4,000 loot.
Boy. four, killed in elevator shaft
as baby brother starts car.
Garment trades lockout Of $4,000
threatened unless pay cut is ac-
cepted.
Now Governors inaugural to be
an old-fashioned celebration.
American Society Of Mechanical
Engineers votes code Of ethics to
govern profession.
Christmas begins early for needy
throughout the city.
Woodin to remain as fuel admin
istrator under Governor Smith.
Seven hundred aliens miss Ameri-
can Christmas when mails delay
docking Of ship.
WASHINGTON
White House expected TO oppose
Borah amendment for economic con-
ference unless carrying reservations
against "entsngling alliances"
As a result Of Mrs. Harding's ILL
ness. Christmas activities at the
White House will be confined to the
family circle.
Representative Oscar E. Keller,
who filed impeachment charges
against Attorney General Dsugherty,
suffers nervous breakdown.
SPORTS
Johnny Bell, Of Knights Of st.
Antony, wins Long Island race and
fast time prize.
william A. wins Yuletide Handicap
at New Orleans.
Ed Moss is appointed field secre-
retary of Nations. Lawn Tennis AS
soeiation.
New-York tribune., 1922-12-24
The Tribune To-day

Part V-Rsriets Of the arts.
The peek In the fheafer.
Music neics. Art neiss.
Part YI-Magasine and Book.
William Allen White-p. 3.
Doctor DoIiffIe-P. IS.
F.F. Y. on boOks--p. I9.
Part VH-The graphic section.
Part VITI-The comic sectioH.
Mr. and Mrs-by Brigga
Beffy-by Hoighf.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
Youth admits He Killed
Ida Kramer as She Cried
George Elmer Munroe, l8, Says He Kidnapped Chile
tor Ransom, Beat Her Life Out With
Rock and Hid Body in Creek

hit her on tho head. She fell uncon-
sclous. didn't mean to kill her, hon
est | didn't.
81 grabbed her and dragged her to
the creek. 1t was nearly dark and no
one near. ! took Off my shoes and
stockings and waded out through the
mud and water. She was quiet, but
don't know if she was dead. J dropped
her in about two feet of water.
From that time | was haunted by
what had done. | was afraid to con-
fess, but | had to-
His tortured conscience compelled
him to send two anonymous communi-
cations to Prosecutor Wolverton, the
first an unsigned confession, which was
regarded as the work of a crank. The
second was received on Wednesday,
after which the lads arrest from his
home at 1888 FILLMORE Street, quickly
followed
His first utterance was that he want
ed to get a load off his mind. He was
shown the two letters and admitted
having sent them.
eyes, I killed her! killed her, I'm
glad have told you" he cried.
DR.. Frank E. Stern, county physician,
and two other medical men, examin ed
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New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
Dier Cashier
Tells of Gifts
OF 100000
S 900 Birthday Present.
and Others Helped Him
to Save 100000 on
$500 Salary, He Asserts
Names Brokers as Donors
Contempt Citation and
Fistic Bout Enliven the
Hearing Before Referee

Two former employees in the cashiers
firm of +. D. DER e. Co. occupied the
witness stand yesterday at one OF the
most animated hearings in bankruptcy
the concern has thus far provided One
OF them, the former cashier of Hughes
d Dier, testified that. although he had
paid income taxes on about SIS 900 a
year for two years, he had saved up
more than 100000.
A citation for contempt of court and
bout at fsticuffs enhanced the inter
est in a session that was able to stand
out by itself on the testimony alone.
Referee Seaman Miller directed that a
petition in contempt be drawn against
the former cashier, Fred Andrews. for
his refusal to answer questions Then
Andrews, his son, B. H. Andrews, and
one Of the creditors, f. Block, engaged
in scrmmage in the hallway, after
the creditor had told Andrews sr. that
every hair in his head" was crooked.
Son-in-Law Is Questioned
Andrcws's son-inlaw, August Stroh.
who was bookkeeper for DER & Co.,
was questioned as to Sal 800 worth of
missing bonds bought in Philadelphia ia
and also about $4,000 entered as salary
for his fatherin-law after Andrews
had quit.
Andrews testified he had paid in 1920
an income tax of $1,lSl, and the wear
before about S1,4OO. Mr.. Hays then
asked him how he had saved up the
S106,o00 testified to at a previous hear
ing. This brought persistent refusals
from the witness to explain, on the
ground that it was not within the scope
OF the hearing, and that it was his con
stitutional right" to refuse.
suggestion of contempt proceed
lngs at this point brought the acknowl-
edgment that he had testified to ac-
cumulating from Sl0o,000 to $1O8 900.
Mr.. Hays then took up a check for
$4,000, drawn to the order of Andrews,
signed by him for the firm and in
dorsed by him. 1t was dated Septem-
Der 10, 1920. This money, Andrews
said, was birthday present from the
firm. although his birthday was the
previous June 25. Later on. regard
25, Andrews said this was probably
another birthday present. but Mr.. Hays
pointed out that the year was also
1920 and he doubted if the firm gave
its cashier two birthday checks to
commemorate the same anniversary
DER had previously testified that he
did not know what the $4,000 check
had been drawn for
Says Money Went to DER
Following this Mr.. Hays produced
other checks, ranging from $4,000
downwards, charged to expense" ac-
count. All were made out to Andrews
and signed and indorsed by him. Some
Of his answers were made only afte,
the referee had so ordered The
money in most instances. he declared
went to Dier
Would these checks" Mr.. Hay
Continued on next uaoe)
New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
Senate Tariff
Iruants Face
Big Roundup
Republicans in Conference
Demand Party Members
Return to Capitol and
Help Pass the Measure
Threaten to Use Force
Whip Scores Those Who Re-
fuse to Attend Roll Calls.
or Even Answer Phone

From The 7rbu"e'S Washington Eurrru
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Troubles
of the Senate Republican leaders who
are intent upon passing the tariff bill
came to a head to-day in conference
of Republican Senators. The confer
ence was called especially for the pur-
pose Of considering abscnte eism Of Re
publican members who, as Senator
Curtis. Republican whip, says, have
come to a state where they not only
do not appear at roll calls, but will not
I even answer the telephone when sum-
moI!ed to the Senate.
The ca'el 'ss adopt ,asoution
by Senator Curti, aainst absenteeism
instructing the chairman, Senator
Lodge. to summon abscntees back to
Washington, and in favor of having
the serscNrt- alarms compel attend
report for duty.
New Cloture Rule Discussed
Senator kellogg also introduced q
new cloture rule intended to apply
drastic cloture to appropriation and
revenue bills. This was discussed but
! not acted on
| Senator Curtis. Republican whip
ectured his colleagues sharply about
absenteeism. He said that from May
Is to 20 on an average thirty
Republican Senators were absent at
each roll call. On one day forty nine
were absent at each of two roll calls
! and fifty at another. He urged the
| necessity of maintaining good at
tendance if the tariff bill is to he
passed and other needed legi alton en-
acted Senator McCumber, in charge
Of the tariff bill. joined in condomning
absenteeism.
mitted by Senator Curtis and adopted
"Whereas, the Republicans have 3
membership Ct sixty in the United
States Senate. which gives them ma
| ;ority Of twenty-four in the Senate. and
Whereas, there is and has been a
much larger absenteeism than ~ JUST
fed under existing circumstances. and
! il is important that all Senators whose
( health will permit should be present at
| Al sessions Of the Senate, therefore be
it
Resolved. by TINS conf erence OF re
publican Senators that ii is the sense
of this conference that the chairman
be and he is hereby instructed to mott
| fy all Republican Senators who are
absent from Washington and those
who are in the city but have been miss
inc roll calls of the Senate that 1t is
( important that abSentees at once re-
turn to their duties. and that those
who are in the city be requested to
remain within call OF the Senate dur
ing its sessions.
"Be it further resolved, that if the
absentees fail or refuse to report for
duty at once, proper steps be taken to
| have the sergeant at-arms of the Sen
ate compel the attendance Of such Sen
ators."
After the matter of absenteelsm had
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New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
france Rene,os appeal
10 Il. S. to Join Council
Foposa' Aims at Definite Program Agreed On
With Belgium Basis for Participa-
iion in Russian Relief

support of the other powers, took the
.hit'at'"e at Genoa in dlspatching 10
me United States an invitation to the
Hague gathering This was refused
by Secretary of State Hughes on the
ground that the Russians must rccog.
hl1e private property and contract
rlghts before it would be possible to
deal with them, but the American reply
left the way open to future discussion
with the Allies of the possibility of an
economic conference at which remedies $
for the Russian tangle could be cx-
amined.
France is taking the lead again in
negotiating with the United States be-
cause of a belief here that if an agree
ment should be reached with Washing
ton and a set Of conditions prepared
upon which America would take part in
the conference. other European nations
would indorse those conditions.
The French idea is that the Russian
should be told in advance exactly the
basis upon which they will be called
upon to negotiate at The Hague and
be permitted to accept or reject these
(Ccntinued On paoa four,
New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
Dares Death in Chair
Rather Than Lose Wife
Benedetto Refuses to Take Sec.
ond Degree Plea When She
Threatens Divorce

Mike Benedetto, accused OF muir
der in connection with the killing Of
Sanata Fama, who was found stabbed
to death near the White Plains fair
grounds. February 10, was asked Yes
terday in the Supreme Court White
Plains, if he wanted to plead guilty
of murder in the second degree.
Learning that the sentence would
be twenty years, Benedetto said he had
better ask his wife. After a brief
consultation with her he announced
he would stand trial. His wife, he
said, told him she would divorce him
and marry some one else if he went
to prison for long term and so
he would go on trial on the first degree
murder indictment.
Benedetto's : brother, Joe, already had
pleaded guilty of second degree muir
der in the case and Tino Martilito en-
tered a similar plea yesterday, and is
said to be ready to testify against
Mike Benedettc.
1t is alleged that Martilito and
Fara were rivals for the hand of a
Young a'oman living in Tarrytown and
that the murder resulted from their
rivalry.
New-York tribune., 1922-05-26
Ihun'' : Sleep Talk Qucers
Runaway Girls Romance
Owes lp ~!a2o Career. Returns
to ,aFe >uspccted Man. but
4 ont AIarr7 Kim

'NFeHtaen ear-oid Edna Bohm, miss
g ,ag 'or wce&. returned yesterday TO
.ef Hone 81 Fer. Hamilton. where her
.''''-. Iu's'e j., a sergeant. She lad
II III eNej un to g on the stage, she
80 and 90 . nucE dance Nth a show
R,e,'1G - san Francisco but came
'eh to.ne bee.Gso she had read that
- l. teitsn. : private in the 10Th
aotfy - Fort Wdds Worth. with
"'} ~ r-d @orc 20 p dance the
~ ile anneared. was under sus-
Sic came back TO Gear Paul, she
t'l4 h-. - Wasn; going to marry
-'.l .ae ~ .Cht ha'e MARRIED him, she
~. 7l1 RI friend of hers talked
- s.ecp ore night ana by asking
~ teepine CIIl questions shc leaned
~ @hoat Paul that she Nigh, have
4o.ed n her frlcrd lad been awake
80 nc fol4 hor.
N'a f7'5 sar had been ljr.n~ with
'.eoa. F3.th 0'Coano-. in Harlem
,...' See ran ava from home. 1t al
81 p,ose hor hears ~ give up hef
l.. rser. -ta seid. hui she had TO
VI b" 'eYel njth paJl she signed
''ds Ioiie,ing him from ary
p'f'H'' ~ connection With ne dis
'7r5nce and ~erea ni her statement
'", ~, SIC woGiG1't mer1v him
p. cet r.7ir'-' II right" said
- "han no re-.3 }.o.-. IL.
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