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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-04-20
MAN WANTED

hustling man with Ford
Roadster to demonstrate and sell
Brunswick Photographs and Re-
cords. A good proposition for a
man that will work. Supreme
Photograph Distributing Co., Box
1888, Hamlet, n. c.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-04-20
MI. P. LaDuke, Farmer, Says, "You
Bet Rats Can Bite Through Metal"

Il had feed bins lined with zinc
last year, rats got through pretty
soon. Was out $1S. A $1.25 pkg. of
RAT-SNAP killed SO many rats that
I've never been without it since. Our
collie dog never touched RAT
SNAP" You try it. Three sizes,
35c, Csc, $1.25. Sold and guaranteed
by Everett Hardware Co., Watson
King Co., and by L. G. Fox.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-26

Surely a handy thing on g
cool evening is a cape; ex
ceptional values in this col
lection. They are of Black
Silk Poplin with silk fringe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
COMPTO MURDER
 IS STILL MYSTERY
Coroner's Jury Will lnvesti- gate Death of Atlanta
 Man Today
By Associated l'rsss

Atlanta, January s.--When the ad. journed session of the coroners jur. in the murder of J. Russell Compton secretary and general manager of tho Nunnal1y McRae overall Manufac. tory. Is convened Monday morning operatives of the police department and the solicitor generals office will reveal the progress they have made in attempting to solve the mystery.
 The small automatic pistol with which Compton was killed has been traced, officials learning that 1t was sold by the manufacturers to hard ware dealer in Shreveport, La, in September, 1920. Several women, whose names Solicitor General John A. Boykin has declined to reveal, have been questioned closely fin connection with the case, while statements of Compton before he was killed to the effect that he had been threatened by man with whom he had been in litigation also are being investigated
 Relatives of the deceased have ad- vanced the theory that robbery was the motive of the crime, as large wallet which he carried was missing when the body was found Thursday night in an automobile a short dis tance from the company's offices.
 While these and other clues have been investigated. officials have made no announcement of any i'm portant development in solution of the mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
CLABO TRIAL ID
 CONTINUE TODAY
All Evidence on Bribery Case May Be in Before
 Noon
By lArsoc,a,e,, p,.,.,.

Franklin, Tenn, January s.--with the defenses evidence ended and the prosecution ready to present rebuttal witnesses. the trial of State Senator D. N. clabo of sevieryille. Tenn, charged with soliciting and accepting $500 as brlbe during the last ses- sion of the Tennessee legislature viii begin in the morning.
 Although attorneys for the state have announced that several more witnesses will be called tomorrow. Judge J. C. Hobbs said before ad- jeurnment yesterday that this would come immediately after the case opens again and intimated that all evidence would be in before noon.
 As the situation stands now the prosecution has attempted to show that the $500 which Samuel L. Felts, Nashville attorney, says he gave to Senator Clabo three days before the last Tennessee legislative session closed was accepted as a bribe to in- fluence his vote against the sales tax bill introduced by Senator Wom- ack. The defense testimony chief of which has bean the defendants own evidence. abetted by that of Sen ator CandleT, has tended to show that Senator Clabo opposed the bill from the time 1t was introduced. thus removing the necessity for any one offering q bribe The $500 which the defendant admits he received, was to have been used, he says for purposes of entertaining legislators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

A Franco British alliance for mu- tual defense has created a strong un- dercurrent of opinion here, notwith- standing that the atmosphere has seemed to be little favorable to nego- tiations tending to make the relations between the two countries closer NJ.
 Briand and MT. Lloyd George appear far apart regarding the attitude the allies ought to take toward Germany after the default in the payment of Preparations. and are not at all in ac- cord as to whether the explanations ought to be heard at Cannes.
 Council circles were much agitated today by reports from Paris that 1 treaty had been signed, but the only document known to exist touching upon the question of an alliance is memorandum which sets forth reasons as basis for such a pact, M. Briand's flat declaration for an alliance before he departed from Paris made a marked impression on the British who advanced the argu-
 ment that it would be asier to deal
 with France on European questions | if she were not able to hold forth
 as an argument on her part failure
 to secure from the United States guarantees for her security. such as would have been given her if tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

Versailles tri-partte agreement had been ratified.
 Do Away With Controversy
 The decision to discuss the situa- tlon in Asia Minor here. instead or at Paris at later date, is inter preted as move to do away with all subjects in controversy between the two countries. so as to clear the way for q convention covering all European and Eastern questions
 The reparations experts have in- creased the total amount which Ger many will be required to pay in cash in 1922 from 800 000,000 gold marks to TOO .O00, 900. This was done as a concession to Belgium when it was seen that 50O,Ooo,OOO would be en- tirely absorbed in the cost of the armies of occupation. Belgium has made determined fight for the priority which is due her and the increase in the next years payment makes possible the continuance or this priority
 The allies are anxiously awaiting reply from the United States to the invitation to join in the economic conference: both M Rriandsand Mir. Lloyd George are confident of it's
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
HEART OF IRELAND YET REPUBLICAN
 DEVALERA SAYS
Crowds Greet Former PreSi- dent at Mansion House in DubIin-AuStraIian
 Leader Sees Him
By Associated Press

Dublin, January 8.-Large crowds assembled outside Manson House to- day to witness the arrival of Ramon DeValera and his supporters in the Dail Eireann who met for a consul tation in regard to the future. All the well known leaders who spoke against the treaty were enthusiastic ally cheered.
 Prior to the private meeting, MT. DeValera, in his drawing room and in the presence of the newspapermen. received an illuminated address voted him December 21. by a convention representing 6o,OOo members of the Hibernlan Catholic Benefit societies in Australasia. The presentation was made by the Rev. pr. O'Reilly, who said the feeling In Austarlasia when he left that country was altogether republican for Ireland and that he was certain great disappointment would be felt if 1t had not been found possible to secure an untrammelled Irish republic.
 DeVaIea Repffes
 MT. DeValera In reply to Dr. O'Reil- ly said the fight of Ireland had kn- spired the world. The Irish self-de- termination league had been founded on the principle of free determination
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PEPPER LIKELY ID
 S|JCCEEDPENROSE
Governor Sproul Will Name
 New Pennsylvania Senator Today
By Associated Press

Philadelphia. January S.-Appoint- ment of George Wharton Pepper, of Philadelphia, as United States Sem ator to succeed the late Boies Pen rose, is expected to come from Gov ernor Sproul tomorrow, unless last minute change is decided upon. The expected appointment, it is under stood, virtually became a certainly nfter a visit by the Governor to Sen- etor William E Crow, in Pitts burg hospital yesterday Senator Crow is chairman of the republican state committee. and it is said the governor. being a close political friend. desired to inform the organ ization leader before making his fiSal decision.
 Governor Sproul, upon his return from Pittsburg to his home in Ches- ter. had little to say about the sen ntorship. declaring that he would not make an announcement on Sunday. He did not deny that MT. Pepper would be the man selected. It was understood the men the governor had in mind had narrowed down to Mr. Pepper and Lewis S. Saddler of Car lisle. state highway commissioner. with MT. Pepper as the final selec- stion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
NE WBERRY.S SEAT IN SENATE BOUGHT
 UNDERWOOD SAYS
Fact That S195,OoO Was. Spent in Campaign Constiz tuteS Admission, Ala
 bama Senator Declares
By HUGH ". ROBERTS Washington Bureau, The Age -Heral
 800 Davidson Builf

Washington, January 8.-(Spe- cial. )-Tn the immeasurable mass of evidence which has been accumu- lated against Senator Truman H. Newberry of Michigan, one fact stands out with a significance which convicts him, according to Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama in an interview tonight.
 The majority of the members of the committee on elections and priv leges, which rendered report fav- orable to Newberry and which is making the fight to retain him as a member of the Senate, confessed that in his behalf sum approximately $195,OOo was expended.
 That constitutes admlssion,p said Senator Underwood. that the seat was bought l shall vote against the resolution declaring him guilt less and as such entitled to his seat"
 Senator Underwood will in all probability make no speech against Newberry. Senator J. Thomas Heflln. of Alabama. his colleague, has been one of the most active oratoricaf opponents of the Michigan senator. The vote will be close. 1t is prom ised, and much will depend on the impression that Newberry. In his de- fense tomorrow, will make. Judging from the preparation certain demo- cratic senators have made, Newberry would be as safe were he to leap headlong into q Hons den.
 Senator Townsend, of Michigan, in his defense of Newberry yesterday, spoke less effectively for his col league than against Henry Ford. He declared that Ford was a pacifist during the war, and was regarded by many people as actually dis loyal.
 But Ford. the Senate was quick to remind itself was not an issue in the controversy before the Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

Elders at Church Pass Cup Filled Wifh Var nish Thinking it Is Sacramental Wine
By Associated Press

Grand Rapids, Mich, January Slight elders of the Seventh Reformed church here were pois- oned at the morning service to- day when they drank varnish that had been poured into n com- munion cup iu the belief 1t was sacramentaf wine. Two of the elders were said to be In h crftf- cal condition.
 The church recently had been repaired and in the storcrOom where the sacrnmental wine is kept in a jug several jugs of var nish used in redecoratInE had been stored. One of the official. of the church is said to have mis- taken the varnish for wine when he filled the communion cup dur ing the church service.
 The eight elders of the church. were the first to drink the com muDien. As the cup was being passed to other members of the congregation the elders were seen to fall to the floor. Many of the church members became panic stricken and rushed from the edifice. A physician was summoned and the stricken men taken to hospitals or rheir homes.
 The poisoned elders were, H. Terkhurt, <. Folisery sma, c. Hem- stra, J. HoogesteGer, John Rie- wold, A. Debrugn. D. J. yander- werp mad K. Bos.
 The communion cup V as passed to the elders Immediately after Rev. D. A. yanlummel, the pnstor. had completed his sermon. Elder RiewOld was the first to drink the poison and the first to fall. The other elders collapsed in rapid succession. Little hope was entertained by hospital attend ants for the recovery of Elders
 Foikerysma and Terkhurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
DEMOCRATIC BODY ID RAISE PARTY
 BARS IN ALABAMA
Propose to Prohibit Particina- tion in Primary to Those Who Voted For
 Harding
By FRED II. GoRMLEY Montgomery Burens The Age-Herald, 22I-2 First Nnssnal Bank Building

Montgomery, January 8.-(Special) The democratic executive committee of Alabama will meet in Montgomery next Friday January 1s, for the pur- pose of creating the machinery need ed for the statewide primary which will be held Tuesday. August 8. But the chief work which is scheduled to be done Is the erection of political bars so high no political what-not can jump over. as real democrats say many did in the last election.
 Chief interest is centered about the proposal to prohibit any person from participating who voted against the party's nominees in the last general election Immediately after the elec- tion. in which Harding and the repub- lican party received a heavy vote in Alabama, agitation in favor of rais- Ing the bars became general among democrats. 1t has been an open secret among democrats since that election that many persons who voted in the democratic, election of that year and selected the men who helped nominate a democratic candidate for President at the national convention voted against their party's choice in the general election. The effort at the coming meeting of the state com mfttee will be to prevent their further participation in affairs of dmocracy until their repentance can be proved
 Soldiers Returned
 The executive committee had an ex- cellent reason for taking down the bars prior to the last election. Many soldiers and sailors had returned from the battlefields and training camps They had never voted pecre 1t was desired to bring them into the demo- cratic party. The appeal was made in the form of relief from any political expression of the past. 1t being un- derstood that any person who entered the democratic primary would support the partys nominee in the general election Many did, some didn't Many of those who entered the primary and refused to vote for the nominees are
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WEALTHY FARMER IS
 KILLED AND ROBBED
 OF MORE THAN $4, 900
By Associated Press

Salisbury Md, Janaary s.--Ilsenard w. Belote, a wealthy farmer residing near Tasley, Va. about 20 miles from here. was killed late last night and robbed of more than s4.OoO. it became known today.
 Belote withdrew the money from a bank to conclude the purchase of a farm. Returning to his home, he went to a coal box at the rear of the building to obtain fuel for the night. Several hours later his wife stumbled over ms body in the yard. His skull had been crushed, appar- ently by a heavy instrument, and his money was missing.
 Police expressed the belief he was killed by someone who saw him get the money at the bank and followed him to his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
Ny Fauorite Stories
When a Tailor Made the Man
By IRWIN s. COBB

There be colonel of of the of the United whose first James He small dapper gnifd and much of the filled He believer athet three baseball the members of his baaions for the regmental champion ship.
 the clubs playing important of commander watching the sdelne, thought the sufficient spirit considering that the decided both ginger yanked off his service grabbed a and declared himself into the game
 them he advanced the plate flor just shoulder of Pm not coonel-Im player Let's go
 
 bagger He tried to stretch into homer As he turned baseon his side
 you pore m sawedo pop-eyed bow-egged home white runti Runr he shouted "Now slide old mboy. dadgum SLIDEw
 The colonel got put m.
 tcopyright, 1922, by the Central Press Assocaion)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

This is being done after attention has been called to the board of rev enue of the state ownership of the trucks by Jerry Gwin. member of the board of revenue. MT. Batson says.
 Opposes Trade
 Action will be taken by the highway commission to halt the pending dis posal of state trucks for other trucks according to Mir Batson, who states that actien by the attorney general of the state may be called upon to pre- vent further carrying out of county plans, which originally announced would save the county S50,oOO on mo- tor service.
 Under the terms of the agreement made by the board with the motor company that concern will sell the county new trucks of its manufacture at the same prices paid by the United States government and the Standard oil company on large quantity lots and will allow per cent discount on all parts subsequently, purchased by the county for the trucks In ad- .dition, the company will furnish all repair work necessary for the upkeep of the trucks, including work done on trucks which get out of order on the roads, when necessary, at reduced rates.
 eThe agreement is indefinite and practically amounts to nothing" states MT Batson.
 If the board of revenue makes as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
BLOCH BODIES HAD
 NOT BEEN MUTILATED
By Associated Press

Winona, Minn., January S.-Persis- tent rumors that the bodies of Miss Frances Bloch and her brother, Joseph, had been mutilated, were set at rest today when the police. after examining the grave of Miss Frances, found that the body had not been de- capitated.
 The examination was made to de- termine the reliability of the rumors, which were to the effect that Bloch had exhumed and decapitated the body of his daughter in a supersti- tious belief that by so doing he could end series of deaths which had taken away four of his sons. The grave of Joseph Bloch has not been examined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
{. G.O.P.'SSEEK|NG ID
 SECURE GRE A F R. UNITY IN PART '.
White House Dinner Had as Purpose Effort to Increase the Efficiency of
 Congress
By Associated Press

Washington, January 8.-A move toward party solidarity and an ef- fort to find ways and means of in- creasing the efficiency of the repub- lican party in Congress, it was learned today, was the two-fold pur- pose of the White House dinner Saturday night which brought to- gether President Harding and num- Der of re gresentative leaders.
 Protracted consideration was given during the after dinner discussion which lasted until after midnight, to the position of the party on present domestic issues with the result that decision was practically reached on what was described as two matters ment of a soldier bonus bill. and early assembling of republican senate conference to reconcile any differences which may be found to exist in party councils over the form to be given legislation for refunding allied debts
 The two subjects were lntercon- nected in the discussion, since the possible income of the debts, it was fairly generally agreed stood out as the best chance, of recouping bonus expenditure with a sales tax sug- gested as the alternative. Two mem bers of the cabinet, Secretary Weeks, and Attorney General Daugherty, participated. as did Chairman John T. Adams, of the republican nation- al committee; Senators Lodge. Wat son of Indiana, Curtis, BranGegee. and McClumber. Speaker Gillette and republican leader Mondell from the House and Representatives Madden. republican. Illinois; Fordney, Mich hgan; Darrow, Pennsylvania; Ander- son, Minnesota. and Saunders. Indi- ana.
 Three Measures
 Chiefly rsie discussion bore on the ! legislative situation in the Senate where it agreed that the three most important measures aside from the routine of appropriations, the tariff.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

good a deal with the Mack Truck company as they did with the Dunn Construction company, the Mack com pany will not be hurt. There has been no definite price agreed upon. The company will sell the Mack trucks for the price the United States gov ernment pays for them. What does he government pay2
 "'rhe company will sell. under the agreement, and perhaps propose to do so if not enjoined or otherwise prose euted, for prices which their sales or ganization can get for the alleged county trucks What is there to pre- vent them from selling them for a mere pittance and giving the county credit and then charge the supposed government price, whatever that may be.
 "The IS trucks In question were loaned indefinitely to the Jefferson county board of revenue by the state highway commission, who retain property ownership. The trucks were given tho highway com mission by the United States govern~ ment following the war
 The board of revenue has no more right to dispose of the state trucks than an individual has to dispose of mortgaged property
 The trucks in question are 31a to D. ton dump trucks, which have been used in county road construction work.
 The matter of proposed action in Jefferson county will be called to the attention of the state highway com mission at its meeting In Montgomery next Monday. January 1e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09
OFFERED
 FOR MURDERER OF
 ATLANTA CHINAMAN
By Associated Press

Atlanta, Ga, January Swallowing the discovery of the body of Lum On, aged proprietor of Chinese laundry, his head having been split with meat clever, in his establishment here tonight, rewards for the arrest of the murderer totaling $750 were offered. An hour after the body had been found, the Chinese Free Masons offered a reward of $500 while the owner of the building announced an additional $250
 Police officials stated that the Chinaman had been murdered either early Sunday morning or late Sat urday night Investigation revealed that the cash register in the laundry shop had been broken Into and ri fled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-01-09

think him willing to run from a fight
 It has been reported that friction in the cabinet will force the retire. ment of Hays That idea is secuted generally. It has been said that Hays and Attorney General Daugherty have both been trying to run the politics of the country and that they have grown angry. But it is under stood that the report is false. and that Hays and Daugherty, even If they do not lie down together, are able to get along on friendly terms.
 The movies want Hays as a gen. eral adviser. They know that agi- t;~tion is under way to put them un- der a blue" control. They want to control themselves. They think that Hays can tell them how to do it. Of course. If Hays accepts he will not disturb William c. McAdoo. He S counsel for the movies and his wage is said to be $10o,0o0 per annum.