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Evening journal., 1922-09-07
RATLEDGE FACES
five CHARGES
Hearing on Application of
Defendants Counsel Is
Set for Tomorrow
FOUR LARCENY AND
ONE LIQUOR CHARGE

Hearing OF four charges OF lar
ceny. and one charge OF illegal pos
session OF spirituous liquor against
Clarence II. Ratledge. former local
automobile dealer. was set for to-
morrow by Deputy Judge Lynn. in
Municipal Court this morning. upon
application OF Robert C. Harman.
counsel for the defendant. Assist
ant City Solicitor Green announced
10 the court today that the liquor
charge would be pressed against
Ratledge.
Ratledge evaded arrest for a con-
siderable time after a warrant had
been sworn out for him. He was
recognized recently on tho streets OF
Philadelphia and subsequently, ar
rested by Philadelphia detectives.
He first showed a disposition to fight
requisition 70 this state but yester-
day surrendered TO Police Captain
wardle. He Is now az liberty on
s2.500 bail.
Charges against Ratledge are:
Larceny OF Ford sedan from Thigh
man c. Hubert on April 20; lar
ceny OF an automobile tire from VIII
kins, Staats and Company. on May
II; larceny OF a Ford sedan from
Harry Yelner. on May 81, and lar
ceny OF an automobile tire from w.
shedd Holton on June 6. The liquor
charge grows out OF an attempt to
arrest Ratledge several months ago.
He escaped from his machine. de-
serting a girl who was with him, and
officers found quantity OF liquor IN
he car, It is alleged.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
FINANCE CO. IS
UNDER PROBE
]. A. Mountz, Local Man
ager, Ignorant of Reason
for Investigation
WILMINGTON OFFICE
is NOW CLOSED

The local office OF the .Commun-
ity Finance Company, which con-
Germ is said to be under investiga-
ton by federal agents in New York.
where the principal Offices Of the
company are located. has been
closed for business, but John A.
Mountz, resident manager, is keep
ing the office, 701 Industrial Trust
Building. open to meet clients and
answer their questions.
Mr.. Mountz today expressed total
ignorance of what is behind the fed
eral investigation. While IN New
York, he stated, he endeavored to
obtain some information from the
Continued on Page Six.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
STRIKERS HOLD
MASS Meeting
A. F. McAtee Says Injunc-
tion Will Not Stop Rail-
road Strike
NO ONE WILL GO TO
JAIL, HE ASSERTS

The usual Thursday mass meeting
was held today IN Pythian Castle,
West street above Ninth. by mem
bers of the striking shopcrafts with
out interference by Federal authori-
ties.
John A. Vol, international presi-
ident of the International Glass
Blowers Association. and A. P. Mo
Atee, in charge of the .machinists
union for the eastern district, were
sneakers. p. r. I,ogan. chairman
Of the shopcrafts' advisory commit
tee. presided.
Mr.. McAtee declared the general
public had found out and would
continue TO find out that It takes
Continued on Page Six.)
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
LAFOLLETTE'SLEAD
NOW 2W,1S7
NrnuyATKEE

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. Sept. 7
Omitted Press. AS returns con-
tinued TO come IN today, Senator
Robert NJ. La Toilette increased his
lead over william A. Garfield for
the Republican Senatorial nomina-
ton in Wisconsin. La Toilette was
leading by majority OF 20O.1s7 with
reports OF 2314 precincts of 1881
heard from. The vote was, La Fol-
lette s31,s22; Garfield. 1855.
Gov ]. ]. Blaine continued his
lead over william ]. Morgan for the
Republican gubernatorial nomina-
ton. Blaine's lead was 1883 with
reports from 2.299 precincts heard
from. The vote was. Blaine 315,-
632, Morgan 141,759.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
BUCKET SMASHED
BY MYSTERY BLOW

Engine Company No. was called
10 the home Of John II. Maxwell,
1928 Scott street. yesterday after
noon, owing TO a mysterious explo-
sion in the cellar.
The fremen were unable to dis
cover any fire but found the rem
nants Of bucket that had been de-
stroyed in the explosion.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
OF ROBBING
AGED NEGRO OF S243

Perry Mitchell, Negro. alleged to
have beaten and robbed Robert VIII
son, Negro. 7S, OF 24S in a stable
at A and Market streets, on August
25, was held in $1,000 bail for a
hearing tomorrow on a charge OF
robbery by Deputy Judge Lynn, in
Municipal Court this morning. The
defendent stated that he desires to
obtain counsel.
Mitchell was arrested by Officer
Rodenheiser at Twentieth and Mar
ket streets yesterday.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
OF
BRIDGEVILLED DIES
special to The Evenlng journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
BRIDGEVILLE, Sept. Fired. l..
Wiley, aged 4s years, postmaster of
Bridgeville died in the Jefferson
Hospital. Philadelphia yesterday aft
ernoon. Mr.. Wiley had been in poor
health for some time and was taken
to the hospital week ago where he
gradually grew worse. He was
active in Democratic politics for
years and served nearly eight years
as postmaster. building the office
from a third class to a second class
office. He is survived by his wife
and three children.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
FINED FOR ASSAULT

Pleading guilty TO a charge OF as
sault and battery on Gustave Lewis
Negro. 512 East Sixth street, Morris
Hudson, Negro. 521 East Sixth street
was fined $40 and costs by Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW.

Invitations 70 the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
advs. and II your name Is there come
to the Journal office and receive free
tickets for two (war tax paid TO see
the special production, Man. to
Man." at the Arcadia, and Fast
Mall" at the Majestic. Friday night
See page II today.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
,ARKER TO ADDRESS WOMEN.

At a meeting OF the Republican
women at their headquarters, S2S
shipley street. tonight, Deputy
Sheriff Thomas X. Parker, candi-
dae for Sheriff, will be one OF the
speakers.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
n. C. WAFFLFs.

For Glover Dairy Safe Mix phone
1540-1541.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07

Nobis Cafeteria, 9th street en-
trance vii. Saving Fund Bldg.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07

chicken and waffle dinner on Sun
day at "The Deer Park" Newashs
Del.-Adv
Evening journal., 1922-09-07

Special meals at any time. The
Deer Park, Newark, Del. Phone 2.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
HARVEST TIME ON THE FARM.

Dance. The Auditorium, 700 w. 18th
st. Jules Lande Musicians; novel
ties. prizes; wednesday, Sept. Ia
Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
TODAY's TFNPERATURE

At The Evening Journal ONCE.
500 A. M...73 1901 p. NJ. rs
1000 A. M...76 100 p, NJ. .76
Evening journal., 1922-09-07

Eversharp Pencils. Waterman
Pens. Eng. Free. Brofsky's, s25 Mkt
ADV.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
LOST.

LOST-Airedale puppy. Answers to
name Of Peggy" Reward n returned
70 1929 Maple ST. sept7-3t.
Continued on Gage Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1922-09-07

sun AND TIDE-Standard Time.
sun rises ....-.........b. OBJ A. NJ.
sun sets ..-....s. o.Eo Il. NJ.
Head of Christiana.
High water. 11.42 A. NJ. 1901 p. NJ
Low water .. 500 A. NJ. $40 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1922-09-07
The Weather

Unsettled this afternoon. partly
cloudy tonight and Friday; slightly
lower temperature tonight; gentle TO
moderate northeast winds.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Rev. A. J. Waller will preach
in the morning on !"The Kings Busi-
ness" and in the evening on "My
Brothers Keeper" Young worship
pers' sermon also in the morning.
For the next two months we are
having a contest in the Epworth
League. We want no one who right
" belongs to the sphere of any other
church, but we seek for the attend
ance Of all young people from the
homes of our church and congregation
and all young people who have no
church affiliation here. Mrs. Joe
Span leads the meeting topic: "Grow-
tng A Character; the Growth" Time
7:15 P. M.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
SPECIAL SCHOOL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the legal voters of School
District No. II, in the County of Sedg-
wick. called by the district board, will
be held at the north school house, on
the Path day of May, 1922, at 700
o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose of vot.
ing $5,00O.0O bonds for the construc.
tion of two new school buildings.
MRS. JOHN CUMMINGS,
Secretary School District No. IL.
First Pub. May 4, 1922.
Last Pub, Nav 25. 1922.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
Political
Announcements
FOR SHERIFF

I hereby desire 70 announce that 1
am candidate for nomination for
sheriff Of Sedgwick County on the Re-
publican ticket, subject to the will Of
the voters at the Primary election on
September 18th, 1922. Your support
will be appreciated.
PERCY M. DUNCAN.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
E. v. Kuhns, Minister

E. v. Kuhns, Minister
Our Sunday School class period be-
gins promptly At 1000 A. N. We in
vite you to join US. The subject for
the morning sermon at 11:00 A. N
will be "Life's Energies" The pastor
will speak to the children on the sub
ject Of 1.-THE Legend of the Lazy Man.
Christian Endeavor at TOO P. N. At
500 P. N. the service will be in the
form of q Mission Pageant. We cor
daily invite you to all Of these ser.
vices.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
GO TO CHURCH

Did you honor your Mother by at
tending church last Sunday? You
should start now to be sure of being
shere by next year. If religion gave
you the entire Sunday, what is one
hour that you should begrudge it to
'eligion? Any church in Julesburg
will welcome you.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
FOR SHERIFF

/ desire to announce to the voters
Of Sedgwick County that I am a can
didate for Sheriff, subject to the
Democratic Primary Election to be
held September IL, 1922. Your SUP
port and influence is respectfully 80.
licited.
W. E. CUNNINGHAM.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
FOR SHERIFF

l hereby announce that am a can
didate for the nomination for Sheriff
of Sedgwick county. on the Republican
ticket, subject to the will of the vot-
ers at the Primary election to be held
on September IL, 1922. Your support
will be appreciated.
O. s. HUMBERSTONE.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Subject to the will of the voters at
the Assembly and the Primary Elec-
ton on September IL, 1922, l an
nounce my candidacy for the nomina-
ton on the Republican ticket for Re-
preventative for Logan and Sedgwick
counties.
E. R. (Scoop> KIELGAsS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
ABOUT THAT PIANO

Don't put it off another day, Just
one time, only one. to start that little
laughter on the musical road that
leads to happiness, position and has
charms that nothing else can possibly
do. Drop US line today. The Chas.
E. Wells Music Co., Denver, Colo.
M18-25,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
EYE. EAR. NOSE AND THROAT

Dr.. Sapero. the Denver specialist,
will again be in Julesburg, at the
Pioneer hotel Saturday, May goth
Consultation and exam inati n
free. ml-lR
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Early Ohio Potatoes
$3.50 per sack. These are good eat
ing potatoes. Ernest Smith, north
east of Julesburg. Phone 76F4.
m11-19+
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
NOTICE

l will not be responsible for any bin,
or debts contracted by my son, Daniel
Bower.
m1l-25 CONRAD ROWrp
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Wilton 9x12 rug and one
American Electric Vacuum Sweeper
Call Grit-Advocate. No. 3tf
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
POTATOES FOR SALE

A few sacks of good eating potatoes
$1.OO per sack while they last. Harry
Brandt, phone 85F12. mlI-1S.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
BRING YOUR SCHOOL CHILDREN

To the Pioneer hotel where DR.. Z.
c. Sapero, the well known eye, ear,
nose and throat specialist of Denver.
will examine their eyes free, Satur.
day, May goth. ml-i0
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE OR RENT-small house,
good cement cave, chicken house and
yard. three lots. city water and elec-
tric lights. Write B. C. Miller, 1926
Mckinley St., Sterling, Colo.
M18tf
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
BREEDERS NOTICE

BREEDERS NOTICE
Missouri King, large Mammoth
Jack, will make the season Of 1922 at
my barn. Fee $1,000 for the season
or $500 to insure living colt. ]
will not be responsible for accidents,
should any occur.
If. LUKE WILLIAMS.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-White Wyandotte Eggs,
$1.00. per setting; $500 per hum
dred. White Indian Runner Duck
Eggs $1.50 per setting. Mrs. j. L.
Niceley, Julesburg Poultry Yards.
M11-J8*
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Cane Seed, all good
guaranteed. $1.5O per bushel. Frank
Bergner, Star Route. M18-25"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

HEMSTITCHING-And picoting at
tachment; fits all sewing machines.
Price $500. Checks 10c extra.
Lights Mail Order House, box 1877,
Birmingham, Ala. M18-J15"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

Midweek Prayer Service Wednes
day at 1880 p. N. We invite yor
and welcome you.
A. J. WALLER, Pastor.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

PIANO FOR SALE-Near Julesburg
at great sacrifice. This is a high
grade instrument which for quick
disposal we will turn over to re-
liable party for cash or on easy pay
ments. If interested in this bargain
write for full particulars to The
Denver Music Co., Denver, Colo.
NJ 11-J1
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

WANTED-Good Dress Maker for
either in or out of town. Must al
so be capable of selling on floor.
Best of references required. Jules
burg, Colo. Box 259. No. 5 1t
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Beckwith Piano, Rugs,
Library Table, Chairs, Dresser, Bed,
Sanitary Couch and Pad, Coles
High Oven Range, Coles Heater,
Dishes, Various Household Articles.
Phone 113W. SIS W-5th St. If
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FINE PLANTS OF SALE Cabbage,
tomatoes, cauliflower, celery, straw
berries (Senator Dunlap) $100 per
100. Egg plants, peppers, asters
40c per dozen. Blooming pansies
SC each. All sent postpaid. Cen
tral Plant House, North Platte,
Nebr. MAPS
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Ford Coupe, in good
condition; REQ Speed wagon, good
as new. Might trade. Chas. Ro-
bertson. tt
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

WANTED-A laundry stove. Inquire
at this office. tt
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SAL+Potatoes. A few white
and red early potatoes left. Frank
Deich, phone 117J. Julesburg, Colo
RADIO. a20-m25*
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

FOR SALE-Team of geldings, a and
. years old, weighing between 1900
and 1900 pounds each. Newly brok-
en-. May be seen at Sam Carlson
ranch. L. j. Lundell, the tailor. tt
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18
Want Ads

FOR RENT-5-room house, electric
light, 100 feet ground. fruit and
shade trees, city water. Geo. H.
Thompson. II
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1922-05-18

E. R. (Scoop> KIELGASS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
Hotel in Theatrical
District Is Raided;
Pandemonium Reigns

New York, September IA raid
ing party of rs internal revenue
agents, IL police detectives and two
assistant federal attorneys, swept
down on the Hotel Longacre, IN the
theatrical district. tonight, arrested
10 persons and seized quantities OF
narcotics and liquor.
Assistant United States District At
torney Connolly, who carried a
search warrant, issued by Federal
Commissioner Hitchcock, said that
the raid was made as step in cam,
paign to put a check to the wide
spread traffic in drugs in the white
light district.
While the raid was still in prog
ress, Mr.. Connolly emerged from the
hotel to announce:
1--WE are finding hypodermic nee
dies, stoves for smoking narcotics.
drugs, and all sorts of paraphernalia
all through this place. and We aren't
through YETI
The entrance of the raiding party
in the hotel caused the greatest ey-
element not only in the main lobby
but throughout the whole building.
From floor to floor the word was
quickly passed that the place was in
charge Of government agents and
hyster1a came In it's wake.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
50 Indictments Are
Returned By Jury
Probing Mine Riot
ROY X. cox
Convention Secretary
J. C. MILNER
Arrangements Chairman


Marion. Ill, september f.-tour OF
the 3S indicted men in the Herrin
massacre were under arrest tonight.
They were Leva Mann of Herrin.
Charles Rogers of Herrin, Philip
Fontanetta of Marion, minera, and
James II. Brown, negro deputy OF
Colp. They are charged with MUIR
der. The officers had no trouble
making the arrests.
Attorney General Brundage, in
commenting on the action of the
grand jury. said: This special grand
jury of Williamson county has shown
through this partial report what the
law Sliding people of this county
think Of tilis spaassacre and 81 law
The Indictments cover a large ter
ritory in Williamson and franklin
counties and included in the list are
at least two officials. Constable John
Kelly of ziegler. in Franklin county.
and Constable John Brown of Golp,
negro, and who also Is deputy
sheriff and chief OF police in that ne
gro mining camp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
Citizens Committee
Is Formed to Aid in
CURLING Lawlessness

The negroes have been going north
by the thousands. More thousands
Will go If the nightly outrages on
them are not stopped. 1t is not a
matter of sentiment. 1t Is one OF
preserving for the south one of it's
fundamental industrial advantages
Mr.. Bum was referring to the
citizens committee that has been or
ganized with Col. I. O. Smith, vice
president of the Birmingham Trust
anu Savings company. as chairman,
with the object of sappressing fog
gings and the other night-riding
crimes that have become prevalent
in the district.
Speaking of the intentions Of the
committee. Col. Smith says:
ssThe situation IL critical. 1t
II, in fact, analogous to that
which prevailed when we entered
the war. 1t call for stern mea-
sures. the united support of
law-abidinE citizens and the de-
termination to bring about =
change.1
Going Down the Line
The committee plans to act in CO.
(Continusd On Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
SENATE PASSES
EMERGENCY COAL
STRIKE MEASURE
Only Seven Negative Votes
Recorded Against Bill.
Fact-Finding Commits
sion Measure Up

Washington, September with
vnly seven negative votes recorded,
Of the emergency coal bills, the House
the Senate late today passed the first
measure designed to check profiteer-
ing and control the distribution of
coal. The vote was 40 to 7 and the
measure as AMENDED was sent to con-
ference.
Passage of the profiteering bill
was followed by consideration of the
fact finding commission measure but
final action on It was deferred by a
sudden and at times heated debate
over provisions which would direct
the commission to study the question
of NATURALIZATION of the mines, along
with other phases of the industry.
The commission bill was amended
to direct the agency to make sep
arate investigation of the anthracite
industry and to inquiry into any
organized relationships" between
miners and operators, If they exist.
The change was a direct result of the
recent settlement OF the anthracite
tie-up.
Report by July
The commission is ordered to MAKE
its report on the anthracite Inquiry
not later than July l next year,
which would be one month in adj
vance of the expiration of the wage
contract for that industry A re-
port on the bituminous study is due,
under the bill. in five months from
date of passage
An effort by Senator Shields. dem.
ocrat, Tennessee, to amend the bill
so that representatives of both min
ers and operators would be specif-
ically prohibited from membership on
the commission was rejected.
The fight on whether the commits
siou should be directed TO inquire
into the advisability OF nationaliza-
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
LABOR BODY TO MEET
IN ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City. n. J. September q
Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation of Labor. to-
day announced that the executive
council Of 10. here for preliminary
conferences prior to it's annual ses-
sion scheduled to begin saturday, had
definitely decided to come here in
stead OF going to Washington as had
been contemplated.
The number of international union
leaders arriving here for the prelinii-
naries far exceed estimates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08
viii Act in Cooperation With
Established Authorities, and
May Bring in Outside Detec-
tives to Run Down FIoggers

Now that Birming ham citizens
under suggestions of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce have organ
ized for the suppression of floggings
and other unlawful acts in this dis
trict. think it highly important
that this citizens committee pay
special attention to the treatment OF
our negroes" said o. L. Bum, man
ager OF the Chamber of Commerce,
yesterday.
I'm the end. the white man can
take care of himself. He has the
power and the means to prosecute.
The negro is more or less helpless
and dependent on the white man.
AZ the same time, we are just as
dependent on the negro. He is the
rock on which we rest for our de-
psndable labor supply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-08

The convention by unanimous
vote unquaiifiediy fndorsed the
Ainbama seaport amendment
which VIII be submitted to the
voters at the November election
and recommended 1t to the IA
vorabie considerations OF NIL of the
voters.
The pnrty's platform was adopt
cd with only n few votes In OPP
position after Sidney j. Bowie
OF Birmingham. chairman of the
committees ON resolutions and
PLATFORM, had been defeated In
his effort to strike from the So
called Brandon draft of the plat
form the provisions calling for
reduction In taxation and the
abolition of tax adJusters. a
majority of the delegates cnst
votes In opposition to MIR. Bowfe's
proposal, 80 great being the vote
in favor of fabiing MIR. Bovie's
substitute for those sections that
no division. nor yea and nay
vote WAS requested.
The administration of Thomas f.
Kilby. present governor. was alsa
given an Endorsement and the con-
vention declared that his administers
ton had been a credit to the demo
cratic party.
The convention defeated by ma
jority OF 179 to 121 the proposal OF
the special judiciary committee for
the nomination of judges of appellate
courts by convention in the future
There WAS no debate on the ques-
ton much to the surprise Of the dele
gates who had expected this resolu-
ton to tie the convention in debate
for some time
offers Minority Report
When the judiciary committee re-
ported favorably the resolution pro-
Sanford of OpelilSa offered mi
nority report proposing the continue
alton of the primary system. This
minority report was adopted by a
vote of ITO to l2l.
Throughout the convention the
delegates showed that the great ma
jority of the convention was in fa-
vor of any proposals which had
been made by the democratic nolnl-
nee for governor. and during the lull
in the work of the convention while
the committees We're at work Judge
Brandon. and Charles S. Mcdowell,
the next lieutenant governor made
addresses in which they promised
the people that their campaign
promises would be carried out.
Gov Thomas e. Kilby occupied a
box with Judge Brandon and Mr..
Mcdowell throughout the sessions
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