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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
K|WAN|S CLUB
NOW ORGANIZED
Permanent Officers Elected at
Tuesdays SessiOn-Stanley
Zippler Made President.
Meets Every Tuesday

AT the weekly meeting and luncheon
of the newly-formed Kiwanis Club,
held last Tuesday at noon, at the At
lantic City Country Club, Stanley Zip
pier vas elected as the first perma-
nent president of the organization.
The other officers selected include the
following: Robert l.. Race, vice-presi-
dent; Floyd Smith, treasurer, and
Howard w. Mcconnell, secretary.
Harry Lovett, Raymond Thompson
and Dr.. w. j. Hudson were appointed
for terms of one year each on the
Board of Directors; Mercer Wilson
and Rev. Thomas Simanton were ap-
pointed for terms of two years, and
Charles S. Adams and Louis d. Cham
pion were appointed for terms of three
years. John S. Weaver was appoint
ed district trustee.
Mr.. William Duffy, national or
ganizer, was present and assisted with
the formation of the club. Over fifty
members were present and enjoyed
the lunch which vas served.
The club will meet every Tuesday
noon at the Atlantic City Country
Club. Mr.. Duffy will again attend the
meeting next week, and help finish
Will .lAt tluD lSdllLdtloh'
The list of charter members in
cludes the following well-known citi-
zens: County Road Supervisor Japhet
Price, Calvin Zimmerman, Hamilton
Moody, Harry e. Brewin, Alfred V.
Wright, John H. Weaver, DR.. Bur
roughs Price, W. A. Ennis, Sr., w. A.
Ennis, Jr., Floyd e. Marshall, Joseph
Helfrich, Thomas Marsh, Charles r.
Frambes, DR.. G. F. Starr, John j.
Green, Councilman James Yates,
Lewis C. Spaulding, George Houser,
Postmaster T. Harry Obert, Harry
Lovett.
City Solicitor Louis d. Chmapion,
Alvin p. Risley, Floyd Smith, Hugh
Collins, Robert l.. Race, Howard Nc
Cornell, Mercer Wilson, Mayor Thos.
f. Crawford, James Ryon, George
Hallman, DR.. Robert Grier, DR.. Leland
S. Madden, John S. Weaver, Stanley
Zippler, Osborne Ware, Freebooter
Robert M. Willis, Charles P~enhallow
George w. Smith, William e. Mathis
Raymond P. Thompson, John F. Ryon
George H. Adams, Charles S. Adams
Harry Helfrich, Jr,, Arthur p. Ryon,
= Lewis B. Ryon, William Shamrock
Charles S. Corson, John Hodges, T.
H. Smith, William j. Hosbach, City
Clerk Nehemiah Andrews, DR.. w. j
Hudson, Councilman Albert e. James,
Thomas S. Chew, Harold A. Miller,
William B. Smith, Walter r. Thoms,
Rev. Thomas NJ. Simanton, e. Stanley
P~arsels, Thomas +. Locke, Charles e.
Jackson, Walter w. Clark, Fred r.
Thompson, Lewis r. Smith, DR.. Chas.
H. Conoyer. Preston B. Adams,
Horace Morrison, E. lie Roy Adams.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13

c.. Shinn and former United States;
Commissioner Henry W. LeNis. Judge
Shinn has said that he did not care
to again be County Judge. William
II. Smathers. of Atlantic City, who
has lately been very active in Demo
cratic political matters, is also n OF
those being talked of as County
Judge. Whoever Governor Edwards
decides to name, after Judge Ingersoll
resigns, will have about a year to
serve before the u|neXpired term ends.
The new Vice-Chancellor needs no
introduction to the residents of At
lantic County. Born in Mays Landing,
he has lived either there or in Allan
tic City all his life. After graduating
from Rutgers College he studied law
with former Prosecutor J. e. p. Alb
bolt, and later associated himself with
former Judge Allen B. Endicott. He
has served as Coroner, City Alderman
and President of Atlantic City Coun-
Gil, Recorder of Atlantic City, District
Court Judge and later County Judge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
USHERS UNION
SUPPER TUESDAY,

Tuesday evening, May 16, the
Ushers Union of Wesley Church will
hold a novelty supper" in the church
dining room. The committee in
charge declares the menu surpasses
anything yet attempted by the Union,
which is putting it strongly, and in
sures a palatable and substantial meal
for all those who avail themselves of
the opportunity. To avoid a tiresome
wait for those who are not in time
for the first table, a pleasing program
will be presented in the lecture room
of the church. The committee gives
assurances that no n will be dis
appointed, whether early or late, but
they advise all to purchase tickets and
be on hand as early as possible. Sup
per begins at $50. Everybody come.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
Baptist Church Holds
Its Annual Meeting
George H. Adams Made Chair
man of Committee on FL
nance for New Church.

The annual meeting OF the First
Baptist Church held this week proved
to be n OF splendid inspiration and
uplift. The financial reports OF every
society showed a balance with all the
debts paid. There has been no special
financial endeavor any time during the
year. only the ordinary lines OF work
and giving. The total amount report
ed was over $500, of which $3.50 was
on the Benevolent side of expenses.
The following were elected after
thanks had been given to. them for
their faithful services in the past
year: Treasurer, Mr.. Geo. H. Adams;
Church Clerk, Mr.. JOS. B. Thomas;
Financial Secretary, Mr.. Ed. Wells;
Benevolences, Mr.Roland Lake; Choir,
Mr.. Frank Souder; Organist, Miss Ray
Lake. Three of the trustees, MI.
Frank Souder; Mr.. Daniel M. lngersoll
and Mr.. Jos. B. Thomas, were reflect
ed. Two new Deacons were appoint
ed. Rev. Raymond Clemens and Mr..
JOS. B. Thomas.
The chairman of the Trustee Board,
Mr.. Alvin P. Risley, gave a very lucid
and interesting talk on The New
Church. 1t was followed with wrapt
attention by those who were present
After he had spoken the meeting soon
got into expression of itself, and then
came out real concern for the welfare
of the church. In the exchanging OF
these ideas, whole souled support was
assured by the people to enable the
Trustees to proceed as soon as it can
be accomplished, to get to the task.
TO help forward the work of the Trus-
tee Board, Mr.. George II. Adams was
made chairman of a committee OF
canvass, having with him Mr., Alvin p.
Risley and Mr.. Jos. B. Thomas. AS
soon as he was appointed he called
for volunteers to help him and the
committee in this task, and almost
Immediately twelve responded.
Rev. Raymond Clemens Closed h
meeting with prayer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13

Governors of the New Jersey Wom-
ems Republican Club.
Report of the secretary, Mrs. Il. q.
Blaisdell.
Report of the treasurer, Mrs. Ed
ward OImstead.
2 to 5 o'clock-First session OF the
Conference.
Review of the 1922 Legislative SEES
sion: Why Three of the Republican
Women's bills were lost.
The Port of New York Authority,
Mrs. William M. Wauters.
Discussion of Women's Legislation
for 1923, and How to Insure Its Pas
sage.
Speakers: Mrs. Seymour L. Crow
well, chairman, Rural Schools Com
mittee, State Board of Education.
Mrs. Lewis S. Thompson, Republi-
car Woman Member of the State
Board of Institutions and Agencies.
Mrs. Katherine Wiley, secretary
New Jersey Consumers League.
Mrs. ]. r. Schermerhorn, chairman
New Jersey Social Hygiene Confer
ence.
Representatives of the State Teach
ers' Association and the State Nurses
Association.
8 o'clock: Informal reception with
speaking.
Guests: Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton,
vice-chairman National Republican
Executive Committee; Hon. d.. q.
Stokes, chairman, New Jersey Repub-
lican State Committee; u. S. Senator
and Mrs. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen;
Senator and Mrs. William N. Runyon,
U. s.. Senator Walter e. Edge, Hon.
Hamilton F. Kean.
The speaking will be brief and
there will be an opportunity to meet
the guests.
Music and refreshments.
Saturday, May 18th, 1880 to 1880
o'clock:
women on Party Committees"
Discussion led by various county lead
ers: If it seems advisable recon-
mendations will be drafted from the
Conference to the newly appointed
Commission on the Revision and
Standardization of Party Committee
Rules.
Better Cooperation with he
Press" Discussion led by several
newspaper women who are members
of the club.
2 to 4 o'clock: Reports of County
Vice-Chairman and State Committee
women.
Miscellaneous business.
Minutes of the Conference.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
EASTERN STAR OFFICERS
PAY FRATERNAL VISIT.

A large number of the officers and
members of Keystone Chapter, Order
of the Eastern Star, will be guests to-
night at a dinner at the Windermere
Hotel, in Atlantic City, this being the
first social affair of Friendship Chap
ter of Atlantic City, a newly-organized
lodge of the Eastern Star. keystone
members who will attend include
Mrs. Marian Mitchell, Mrs Amelia
Corson, Miss Mabel Adams, Mrs.
Adams, Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, Mrs.
Margaret Middleton, Mrs. Nellie C.
Leeds, Mrs. Myrtle Nichols, Mrs. Sui
livan Smith, Mrs. Mary Scull, Mrs.
Amy Penhallow, Miss Mary Penhal-
low and Mrs. Lily Smith.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL
HOLD SPECIAL MEETING

There will be a special meeting Of
the Chamber of Commerce held this
Friday evening at eight o'clock at the
City Hall. Considerable business Oh
importance will be taken up. one
matter relates to the sale OF some
property owned by the Chamber.
Every member of the body is request
ed to attend. The committee on the
Lily Lake dinner and dance will make
a report and the Carnival committee
will have some important announce
ments to make to the members.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
JOHN BLAKE SLACK is
FOREMAN OF GRAND JURY

When the May Grand Jury was
sworn at Mays Landing on Tuesday.
John Blake Slack, a well-known law
yer of Atlantic City, was made fore
man. Supreme Court Justice Chas.
C. Black, in his charge to the jury,
cautioned the members as to the Sc
crecy of what transpired in the jury
room. He said: Il am pleased to
say that there are no extra matters
to come before you"
Among the county residents on the
May Grand Jury are: James Lewis
Risley, Bertarm e. Whitman and Rol-
lin A.. Gale, of Pleasantville; Mark
English, of Mortified; Ralph Ashley,
of Port Republic, and John Hansel-
man, of Galloway Township.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
STEELMAN FUNERAL TO BE
HELD SATURDAY AFTERNOON.

1t has been decided by County Ply
stefan Lewis r. Souder, following re-
ports made by several detectives who
made Investigations, that there will
be no inquest into the death of lie
Roy Steelman, who was injured in
some way in Atlantic City and later
died at the Atlantic City Hospital. A
permit has been issued for the funeral
and Funeral Director William B. Par
sells has arranged for the services to
be held this Saturday afternoon from
the residence of the brother of the
deceased, Ill Doughty road. The in
terment will be made in Zion Gene
terry. Detectives claim they have evil
dence that the death was accidental
and was caused by Steelman being
struck by a train.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
GOING TO MISSISSIPPI.

Jonathan Wright, Civil War vet
eran, who has resided here for the
past five years with his daughter,
Mrs. Job Woodruff, at GO Brighton
place, is going to Gulfport, Mississippi,
next Wednesday to pay a visit to an
other daughter, Mrs. A. ]. Burns.
Prior to coming to Pleasantville the
veteran lived along the Mississippi
River, in Iowa.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
lakewood TEACHERS ELECTED.

The following teachers have been
elected for the lakewood School for
the 1922-1923 term. - Miss Virginia
Anderson, principal; Miss Blum, 9th
and 9th grades; Miss Nellie Collins,
3rd and 4th grades; Miss Ethel Sears,
list and End grades.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
UNION LODGE WILL ATTEND
WESLEY CHURCH SERVICE

The members Of Union Lodge of
odd Fellows will attend divine wor-
ship at the Wesley Methodist Episco-
pal Church on Sunday evening. The
members are requested TO meet at the
lodge room at 7.15 o'clock to attend
in a body. A special Mothers Day
sermon will be preached by Rev. w.
[. SbaW
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
VETERAN TAKES TRIP.

Charles McCracken, who celebrated
his S1st birthday on Wednesday, start
ed out on a trip to Gloucester City to
visit his daughter and s%on-in-law, MI.
and Mrs. Anna Sehimpf. MeCracken
is a Civil War veteran, and a member
of Gus Towne Post of the G. A. r. in
Philadelphia. On Wednesday evening
he visited the post to renew friend
ships with his old comrades.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
STERLING COUNCIL, D. OF A.

Sterling Council, D. of A, is arrang-
ing for an anniversary celebration,
which is to be held on Thursday, June
25th. The Council has been invited
to attend divine service at Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church on sun
day, May 2Sth, at the morning service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
KREWsoN BUYS PROPERTY.

Mr.. Joseph Krewson has purchased
the property at Is East Washington
avenue from Mrs. Campbell. The deal
was closed this week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
UNITED STATES,

Who, with a large party Of officials,
is spending the weekend at the Sea
view Golf Club as the guest OF
United States Senator Walter e.
Edge.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13
GIRL SCOUTS.

The Girl Scouts have been re-organ-
lied and now hold their meetings
every Friday evening at the First
Presbyterian Church. This Friday
evening they will hold a "get ac-
uuainted" social in the church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-05-13

SHARPLESS MILK, large can, only
&c. J. Shilling, Fourth st. and Wash
Ave, Pleasantyille.
advertisement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-11-15
GOODLAND

Mrs. S. D. Schwaw and son John
of st. Cloud arrived here Wednes.
day evening to spend few days at
VIM. Clark home.
Oscar Hoglum and John Litter
came over Thursday from Buck Lake
to spend a few days deer hunting.
They returned Sunday.
Mr.. M. P. Eamoureaux came up
from Minneapolis Thursday and
spent few days with the VIM. Clark
family. Mr.. Lamoureaux took back
fine deer.
Missionary W. S. Cummings of Be-
midi was in Kitichi last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hoglum and
daughter Carol, Miss Gilmore and
Mr.. Litter were dinner guests at the
home of Henry Gregerson Sunday.
C. C. Smith of Kitichi was in Good
land Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coppernall were in
Walker last week. Their son Rex
who has been there several weeks
returned with them.
Mr.. Daily was in Goodland Sunday
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Mr.. William J. Schwab, Jr. OF
Minneapolis arrived here Thursday
evening and is spending few days
with the VIM. Clark family.
Mr.. Andrew Hartman arrived here
last Friday to spend the winter with
his father, Mr.. Micneal Hartman.
Mr.. Hartman spent the summer IN
Colorado and Nebraska.
Misses Gay Mahoney and Cora
Searles and Messrs. Emil and Sleon
Smith of Kitichi attended Sunday
school here last Sunday.
Messrs. Micheal and Andrew Hart
man were dinner guests at Clark's
Sunday.
c. F. Mosford and Fred Whipper
of Clear Lake passed through here
en- route to Blackjack.
Hunters seem to be more plenti-
full than deer.
C. C. Smith and son Cleon were
in Goodland Thursday.
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SAUM

A number from this vicinity at
tended the Armistice Day doings in
Kelliker Saturday afternoon and in
the evening.
Esten Rise has lost valuable pig.
1t disappeared last Sunday morning.
The Edwin Boness family we're
dinner guests at the Pete Olson home
Sunday.
Ole Hilblad and John Wolden have
been grinding feed for people of this
and surrounding conlmI:litias this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Einar Stengle and
little son Bjorne, and Ole Wolden
were visitors at the Esten Rise home
Sunday.
Ole Quale, Krogseng Bros, and
Thomas Dokken took number of
cattle to town on Friday. The cat
tie were to be shipped from Kelliher
on Saturday.
Mrs. Krongseng vas a visitor at
the Sletvoli's Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Boness visited with Mrs. R.
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the rangers ruse was OWNED by the
raiders. They hauled sharply up and
seemed to be comforting. But that
was fatal mistake. Blanco Sol was
seen to break his gait and slow down
in several jumps, then square away
and stand stockstill. Ladd fired at the
closely grouped raiders. An instant
passed. Then Gale heard the spat of
a bullet out in front, saw puff Of
dust, then heard the lead strike the
rocks and 60 whining away. And it was
after this that one Of the raiders fell
prone from his saddle. The steel
jacketed .4O5 had gone through him
on it's uninterrupted way to hum past
Gales position.
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Mars while Mr.. Boness was skid
ding wood there.
School Notes
Hot lunches are now served at
noon and will be kept up until the
warm weather comes again next
spring.
The school house was emptied Of
all the children in thirty seconds on
Thursday when the fire bell rang but
we are now of the opinion that it
was rung for practice as the school
house is still standing.
Among those who have been absent
from school on account of sickness
are: Agnes and Mildred Johnson and
Ethel Gritz.
The Eighth grade grammar class
have been studying the conjugation
of verbs this week and they find it
quite hard.
Charley Sanders was absent from
school on Thursday.
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Raider Rides in Range Take a
Crack at Him."
in amaze that Ladd should ask for the
horse than in reluctance to lend him.
''Will you let me have himT" Eadd
repeated, almost CURLY.
Certainly, Laddy."
A smile momentarily chased the
dark, cold gloom that had set upon
the rangers lean face.
"Shore I appreciate It, Dick. I
know how you care for that boss. I
guess mebbe Charley Ladd has loved
boss! An one not so good as Sol.
I was only tryin' your nerve, Dick,
askin' you without tellin' my plan.
Sol won't get scratch, you cam
gamble on that! I'll ride him down
into the valley an pull the Greasers;
out into the open. They've got short
ranged carbines. They can't keep out
Of range Of the .405, an I'll be takln"
the dust Of their lead. They can't gain
on Sol, an he'll run them down whsen
I want. Can you beat it?''
mo. It's great! y. But srlp-
pose a raider comes out on Blanco
Diablo?"
II reckon that's the one weak lace
in my plan. But if they do, well Sol
can outrun Diablo. An I can al WAYS
kill the white devil!'
Ladd's strange hate of the horse
showed in the passion of Ids, last
words, in his hardening jaw aoGl grim
set lips. p
Gales hand went swiftly to the
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fCoptinued from last issusC
SYNOPSIS

PRoLOGCE.-s Seeking gold in the des-
ert, Cameron" solitary prospector,
forms partnership with an unknown
man wh1m he later learns Is Jonas War
wronged, but later married. back in Illi-
nois. Camercn's explanations appease
Warren. and the two proceed together
Taking refuge from q sandstone in
late: both men are dying. Cameron leaves
evidence. in the cave, OF their discovery
OF gold. and personal documents!
CHAPTER 1.-Richaro Gale. adven.
turer. in Casita, Mexican border town.
meets George Thorne, lieutenant in the
Ninth cavalry. old college friend. Thorne
tells Gale he is there to save Mercedes ,Ssdes
wife, from Rojas. Mexican bandit.
CHAPTER 11.-aals '.roushhouses"
Rojas and his gang. with the help OF
AND d Therne escape Seo K bus ns' cali from
the fort orders Thorne to his regiment
He leaves Mercedes under Gales pro-
lection.
CHAPTER 1I:-The pair, elded by tho
cowboys who had assisted Gale In tho
escape, Charlie Ladd and Jim Lash, ar
lorn River, well across tho border.
CHAPTER 1v.-Tns rugitives are at
Tom Belongs home. Beldlng IS 1mml-
grafton inspector. Living with him are
his wife and stepdaughter, Nell Burton.
Gale, with Ladd and Lash. take service
with Bedding as rangers. Gale telling
Bedding the cause Of his being wanderer.
a misunderstanding with his father con-
corning the son's business abilities.
CHAPTER v-Mercedes gets word to
Thorne of her safety. Dick also writes
to his parents, informing them Of his
whereabouts. Nell's personality, and her
kindness, attract Gale.
CHAPTER V1-Riding the range. Gale
Sails in with party of three Mexican
raiders encamped at a water hole.
Watching his opportunity to GUST them,
he sees two Indians ride into the camp.
One Of them, a Yaqui. is evidently badly
wounded, and the Mexicans seek to kill
him in a cruel way. Dick drives them
off. conveying the wounded Yaqui to
Belding's ranch.
CHAPTER vII-The Indian is taken
IN, cared for and remains in Bedding
services. becoming Dicks ardent admirer
Gales admiration for Nell increases. and
he believes she Is not averse to his atten-
lions. Belongs horses, thoroughbreds
the pride of his life. after his wife and
stepdaughter, are run Off by Mexicans
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"Dtck, here's your stand. If any
raider rides in range take a crack at
him. Now I want the lend of
your hoss."
"Blanco Soil" exclaimed Gale, more
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CONTINUED In Next Issue)
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CHAPTER III.-The pair, aided by the
cowboys who had assisted Gale in the
escape, Charlie Ladd and Jim Lash, ar
rive in safety at q ranch known as For
lorn River, well acrose tho border.
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CHAPTER v.-Mercedes gets word to
Thorne of her safety. Dick also writes
to his parents, informing them of his
whereabouts. Nell's personality, and her
Kindness attract Gale
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-11-20
What's New ON the Market
BY FORREST CHM

The price of eggs is remaining
stationary at SO cents a dozen as
being paid by the shippers. Local
dealers are offering SO and So
cents a dozen. The retail price is
from 55 to 60 cents a dozen.
No turkeys have appeared on
the local market yet as the prMe
is said to be very unsettled. 1t is
thought that it will be from As to
so cents pound for fancy dressed
birds. Some turkey raisers In the
vicinity OF Salem are taking or
ders to be delivered just before
the turkey day at the prevailing
price. 1t is said that the tendency
Of the market in Portland on the
birds is to stay down to about SS
cents pound wholesale.
A liberal supply OF cranberries
are on hand here. The eastern
product, said to be the best the
market offers, are selling at 80
cents pound. The western
raised are selling from 20 to 2t
cents a pound.
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tiles are ready to extend full
cooperation.
Governor Parker, upon leaving
the White House, also issued
statement in which he said:
To Probe 0utrages
"The responsible government
Of the state is determined that
regardless of cost or consequence,
most thorough investigation
will be made of the outrages re-
ported to have been made by the
Ku Klux Klan In Louisiana. Ger
tain terrorizing outrages have
been committed; certain horri-
flying ceremonies have been re-
ported and it is vital that re-
sponsibility shall be fixed and Of
tenders punished, not because OF
any organized association but in
spite of this.
''The law of state and nation
must be upheld under any and all
circumstances