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The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01
Manager Of Veterans Bureau in the
City.

Mr.. E. F. Brennan, jr., efficient
manager of the Veterans Bureau Of
Vocational Training Of Meridian. as
The Star, OF that city. puts it, was
a visitor to his home here from Sum
day until last evening. The Star
further says Of Mr.. Brennan:
Mr. Brennan is a lawyer by pro-
fession and up to the time he receiv-
ed the appointment as manager Of
the United States Veterans Bureau
here. was associated with his father.
Judge e. f. Brennan, ST., Of Brook
haven, Miss, in the practice of law
He has the disabled ex-service
mans interest at heart. having serv-
ed his government in the late world
war as private. and assures every
ex-service man that he will be given
a square deal"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01
Roma Victim Was Mississippi Student

University, Miss, Feb. 25.-Capt
Geo. D. Watts of Indianola, Miss.
named in the press dispatches as one
Of the victims of the Roma disaster
was a former student of the Univer-
sity of Mississippi and is remember
ed here by number of his former
professors and college mates. Capt
Watts entered the university in 1911
and finished his sophomore year be-
fore entering the United States Mill
tary Academy in 1913 on the ap-
pointment of Congressman B. G.
Humphreys. His excellent scholar
ship his hearty participation in ac-
tivities outside the classroom and his
aptness for making friends enabled
him to make an impression here.
After leaving the University for
West Point, Capt. Watts graduated
from the military academy in 1917
with the rank of lieutenant.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01

There were 4SS at the Baptist
Sunday School last Sunday. A teach
ers and officers meeting will be held
at the church tomorrow evening.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01

Messrs. Henry King and B. F. Can
terbury are now owners of Dodge
cars purchased from the c. E.. Day
Auto Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01

Mr.. l.. N. Click is using soap right
along and giving the coupons to the
Hoapltal
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01

Applicants for the Brookhaven
postmastership run up into the
teens.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1922-03-01

Mr.. L. e. Vickers has purchased
the r. r. Douglass residence on w.
Enterprise street and is delighted
with Brookhaven after a three
months residence here. Mr.. Vickers
is in the employ of the railroad.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
Try Associated rrcss. !

OKMULGEE. OKLA. June s.
Broken in health, Captain William
Sunset Cherokee Indian ace of the
Lafayette Escadrille. and glohe-trot-
ting advcnturer, started East today
on quest for his wife and his two
babies. wrested from him by poverty.
Captain Sunset came back 10 the
land OF his youth at the end OF the
World war showered with high mill
tary decorations attesting him as an
allied flyer. He lived here with his
bride. an .AsatlIn. whose life he
saved overseas They came to know
povcrty--the war left Sunset unfit
for work. After trudging fiftean
miles seeking job. the war hero
returned TO his home to and his wife
and babies gone.
Sunset learned from friends that
his wife had purchased ticket for
Pittsburgh. Pa He said he sold his
store OF goods and with a purse made
up by friends To aid him in his
search. set out on his quest.
Sunset declares that he has four
teen German planes credited to him
officially while In French service. In
addition, he claims seventeen unoffi-
eially. He tAas taen wounded dozen,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
tPy United Nnws.1

BELGRADE. June s-King Alex
ander. Of Jugo Slavia, and his bride,
Princess Marie. OF Ruman!a. united
today in royal wedding which. fo!
it's poUp and adherence TO all III:
traditions of Eastern splcndor. was
the most brilliant event the Balkans
have witnessed in years. will leave
shortly for their honeymoon at an
old castle at Slovcnia.
The Belgrade cathedral. where the
ceremony was performed by tho Ser
OiaH Patriarch. was dazzling pic
;ure as the royal couple took their
places before the altar. Gorgeously
clad priests of the Greek Orthodox
Church participated in the rite. while
hundreds Of the nobility. foreign
lesates. and officers of the army,
clad in picturesque uniforms. con-
tributed TO the colorful picture.
Duke of York Acted ns .<oom.-
Tho Duke of York, representing
King George. of England. was an
active participant in the ceremony
acting as the "koon," whose duty IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
[By Associated Press.l

EM1NENCE, KANS.. June 8.-Not
counting prairie dogs and Jack rab-
bits. this Western Kansas village had
ninety-two Inhabitants Mt last count.
most OF whom do not consider dane
ing sinful. but because she permit
.ed a dance to be held in the school
house. the SCHOOL marm," Mrs. Clara
White. has had her teaching certi-
hoate revoked by Miss Lorraine
Wooster. State superintendent OF
Education.
Amusements Few.
Eminence Is thirty miles from a
railroad. and though that Is not as
far as II was before the days OF
the ffvvers. amusements as yet are
not exactly plentiful. What there
are the community has TO evolve for
itself. and community dances were a
favored form for that.
Mrs. White says, however, that
since she allowed a dance to he held
In the schoolhouse and attended.
she has been informed by the
State Superintendent of Education
that she has broken Kansas laws
apd trined with the dignity OF the
commonwealth. For that reason she
4 . q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
REVOKE TEACHERS LICENSE
FOR PERMITTING DANCING
School Marm' in Kansas Town Brings Down Wrath
of Superintendent of Education for Allowing
Students to Trip Light Fantastic.

has been officially informed that her
teachers certificate Will not be re-
newed.
Dance Not Objectionable.
Mrs. White has written saying
there was nothing Objectionable
about the dance. and 1t was a per-
fectly proper use for a schoolhoust
outside of teaching hours. Miss
Wooster, tho State superintendent,
known as an inveterate foe OF to-
bacco. takes different view. Dane
Ing. she says. is particularly heinous
in a school teacher. and when the
offense takes place within the very
portals of the school the oRense
comes pretty near being lese majestic
Meanwhile there hasn't been SO
much excitement in Emlnence since
the town was the county seat of old
Garfield County, later abolished, and
the citizens went to bed with shot
guns propped conveniently close to
repel attempts of rival towns to
carry Off the county seat during the
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
SENATE DISCUSSES
CONTROL Of COAL
Lenroot and Norris Suggest
Mines Be Taken Over
Temporarily.
WALSH R A PS HOOVER
Asserts Secretary's Arrange
ment Has Caused Rise
in Prices.
WALSH R APPS HOOVER
IRy United News.l

WASHINGTON. June S-Congress
is beginning 10 discuss government
control OF the coal industry to pro-
tect the public from coal shortage
and soaring prices. but Secretary
Hoover through his moral agree
ments" with operators and whole
salers. is satisfied that the runaway
market has stopped.
so far the public has been pro-
tected from repetition OF 1920"
Hoover declared late Thursday.
Prices have receded from those
reached on May IS. except tor a small
percentage of the total production
who refuse to cooperate.
Some OF the Senator'S have been
misinformed by misleading state
ments from a small group OF retail
dealers who object strenuously to
any attempt to restrain prices. They
have addressed the same figures to
me. TO which I have replied"
While Hoover was replying TO this
small group OF retailers through a
letter to Homer d. Jones. president
VI the -NdtloIdl tNetdll 1Odl MeT-
chants Association. OF Chicago. Sena-
| tors Lenroot. Wisconsin. and Norris,
Nebraska. suggested 10 the Senate
the taking over of sufficient mines
by the government To ~! the imme
diate needs OF the public II the strike
is not settled within the next thirty
days.
Argument Results In Suggestion. .
The suggestion came during a
heated argument, in which Demo
| Gratis and Republicans Joined. against
Virs sinia. who had entered protest
against calling the operators TO tes-
tify in a Senate investigation. Later
| Sutherland retracted and SAID:
we are perfectly willing to sub
| nit to investigation. That is. the
coal operators are perfectly willing
Senator Walsh. Massachusetts,. who
originally questioned the success and
| legality OF Hoover's voluntary ar
! rangement with the coal men, at
tackled him again.
| Before Hoover entered into this
thing without authority" Walsh pro.
tested. Il am informed the trend oi
| coal prices were downward. Now
that maximum price of $3.50 has
been set. coal prices are rising rapid
| ~. and am informed $3.50 is being
used by the operators as n minimum
not maximum scale"
| Although Hoover is understood 10
have no Intention OF answering these
| Continued on Page q Col 7A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
BRITISH HAUL DOWN
REPUBLICAN, FLAG
AT BELLEEK FORT
Troops Enter Free State
Territory Near Ulster
Border.
SOUTH IRISH FORCES
WITHDRAW PROMPTLY
Serenity at Dali Session Con-
trasts With Armed Con
flict in North.
COALITION REGIME is COMING
Legislative BODY Now being Choscn
VIII Succeed Present As
I Hpmblr on .I,,t~
SOUTH IRISH FORCES
WITHDRAW PROMPTLY
COALITION REGIME is COMING
Legislative BODY Now being Choscn
VIII Succeed Present As
sembly on July 1.
[By Associated Pressl


BELFAST. June s.-Belleek and
it's famous fort. which are In Free
State territory. were occupied this
afternoon By British troops. and the
British ensign has displaced the Re-
publican tricolor. which had flown
from the walls of the fort since II
was occupied some time ago by Irish
irregular forces
The British troops moved to with
in two miles OF Belleck, on the south
shore Of Lough Erne, and started
operations. The artillery took a
position overlooking the town and
commanding a fine view of the fort
which Is on high ground.
Official Report on Operations.
The official report of the military
authorities on the operations is as
follows:
Orders were received to discover
whether forces from the Free State
we're still in occupation OF Belleek
strict orders were issued that Free
state territory was not to be entered
unless FIRE was opened upon the
troops while in Ulster. Water trans.
port was arranged, as the stretch
of road entering the town from the
south is in Free State territory.
The infantry divided into two
columns, one column on each side OF
l.ough Erne. Armored cars were
sent ahead to reconnoiter. These
we're fired on from the Free State
while still in Ulster. The infantr,
then advanced under a brisk fire
from the north. The artillery sheIIed
the fort and also the ridge to the
north. from which fire had been di-
rected on the northern column, ane
Cliff House. the headquarters OF the
forces occupying Belleek.
Ono Mnn Is Wounded.
Our fire was very accurate, and
the enemy retired. At ] o'clock th!.
afternoon our advance column en-.
tered Belleek. Our casualties were
one man slightly wounded The
enemy's casualties are unknown.
THE fort was taken by n platoon
of the Lincolnshire Regiment. which
captured the tricolor flying from the
main wall. The wall was badly
damaged by six direct hits out ot
twenty explosive shells which
were fred
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
PRESENT SOLDIER
BILL TO SENATE;
EXPECT PASSAGE
McCumher Hopes to Side
track Tariff for Bonus
Legislation.
ANTICIPATE LENGTHY
FIGHT OVER STATUTE
Underwood Wants Immediate
Consideration if Measure.
Is Not Carried Over.
NUMEROUS CHANGES MADE
Final Draft Gives Veterans Choice
of Three Plans-May
T,n
ANTICIPATE LENGTHY
FIGHT OVER STATUTE
NUMEROUS CHANGES MADE
of Three PIans-May
Increase Taxes.
tBy Associated Pre.s.1

WASHINGTON. June s.-The SOL
diers' bonus bill was formally pre-
sented tonight to the Senate after a
first effort by Chairman McCumber.
OF the Finance Committee. to report
Il, at the opening OF the session had
been blocked by Senator Williams.
Democrat, Mississippi.
Senator Williams was absent from
the Senate when McCumber pre-
sented the measure for the second
time. but came into the chamber a
few minutes afterward. The bill au-
tomatically went to the Senate cal
endar. 80
In attempting to offer the bill soon
after the Senate met at II A NJ
today. Senator McCumber said that
in the very near future I hope to
be able to lay aside the tariff bill
for day or so for the purpose OF
considering and passing. If possible.
the compensation bill"
Senator Underwood. OF Alabama.
the Democratic leader, said II II was
proposed to pass the bill at this
session 1t might as we'll be consid-
cred now as in July or August. "I
should be very glad" he added, ..if
the bill went over until after the
elections so that the American people
might have an opportunity to voice
their sentiments on the subject",ra
Will Work nm Injury.
Senator Underwood said he felt
that the bonus bill, IL passed" will
not only work injury to the Amer
lean people \but will in the end work
an Injury to the men whom II pro-
poses 10 help"
anywhere from $4,000, 100000 to ST.
Ooo. 900. and said it was drawn
in such a way that it would have to
be paid for In the future. and thus
would become a burden upon the
former soldiers themselves.
Informal canvasses of each side
have indicated that the bonus legis-
lation has substantial majority In
the Senate. but whether the amend
ed house bill will be approved ,s
problematical. In any event long
fight on the mca sure is expected.
Cost s3.S45,658,4Sl.
hill TO the Senate. Chairman McCum-
Der made public both its text and the
accompanying report from the FL
nance Committee. The report esti-
mated that the total cost OF the
Legislation would be 45,659,4S1.
spread over a period OF forty three
years from next January l, when the
legislation would become operative.
This total is s250.O0o,o 900 less than
the estimate under the House bill.
The Senate bill estimate was pre-
pared by Treasury experts and Is
based on the theory that Is per cent
of the 4.45S.l99 veterans who would
be eligible for compensation would
elect the adjusted service certificate
| option. % . per cent farm. home
and land settlement aid. and , l-2
| per cent vocational training aid.
| should all Of the veterans select the
certificate plan :he total cost would
be S4,4s6.545,9I5.
With reference TO financing the
legislation. Chairman McCumber's re-
port said II was hoped that the re-
(Continued on Page .. Col. 6.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
GUESTSAT WARDS
PARTY |DENT|F|E
Note Found in Car in Garage
Lifts Veil of Mys-
terry.
POLICE II AVE LETTER
Grand Jury Takes Step to
Maintain Secret It's
Deliberations.
POLICE We LETTER
tBy Associated Press. J

WHITE PLAINS. " y. June s.
Discovery of a note on the floor of
machine taken 10 garage for a
wash served today TO lift the cur
tain Of mystery surrounding the card
party held in the New Rochelle home
of Walter s. Ward tho night he shot
and killed Clarence Peters.
AT the same time the westchester
County grand jury, resuminE its in
vestigation of the case after n days
recess. went into conference with
District Attorney Weeks over news
paper reports of it's activities and
the necessity for greater secrecy
during the inquiry. When the jurors
adjourned until next Tuesday after
examining Ave New Rochelle police
men. nothing could be learned re-
garding the nature of their testi-
mony.
Turned Over to Police.
The note--the latest clue in the
mystery which has been puzzling de-
tectives since May 1-was turned
over to the county authorities by
Benjamin Kendall. an employe in a
White Plains garage. He said he
found the letter. addressed TO Mrs
Charles Dubois. of Atlantic High
lands. N. j.. in a car belonging to
j. Franklin Burke, of Scarsdale. con-
nccted with New York woolen
firm.
According to Kendall. the note
read. in part:
Fran was there when II happened
and left at 1870. The glass that
they found in the driveway was not
from Wards car at all. II came
from mine. Walt didn't arrive until
$3.50. although Beryl was waiting"
Communication was established
with Mrs. Alfred II. Hook. who lives
across the street from the Wards
and who is sister of Mrs. Burke
Continued on Page .. Col I.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
is SCENE
OF ROYAL. MARRIAGE,
WITH ANCIENT POMP
Alexander, JugoSlav Monarch, Takes Princess Marie,
of Rumania as His Bride, Serbian Capital Witness
ing Ceremony of Utmost Splendor.

TO hold tho crowns over the couple
'hile the words of the ceremony are
,eing repeated BY tho priests.
Among other nota BILE guests was
larshal Franchet dEspcrey. of
rance. former supreme commander
If the allied forces in the Balkans.
frevious TO the wedding. recep-
Ion was held at the royal palace for
members Of the diplomatic corps ana
he host OF special representatives
delegated from European govern
ments to attend
Iurkn BACK 700 Years.
Al the close Of the ceremony, the
royal procession emerged from the
cathedral, and the King and Queen
entered the coach o. state. mag
nifcent carriage OF blue and gold
drawn BY six pure-white horses. The
coachman and outriders were attired
in costumes that harked back to the
carly eighteenth century.
A hundred thousand spectators
braved pouring rain. which began
about this time. to acclaim Serbia s
Continued on Page II. Col. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
SHOCKING STORY
OF CANNIBALISNI
tBy Associated Press.l

LONDON. June s.-A shocking
story OF despair. death and canni-
hal!sm In Russia was narrated to
the Associated Press today by Will
liam Shafroth. son OF former Gov
e.nor Shafroth, OF Colorado. who has
arrived In London. after a years
work with the American relief ad-
ministration in the Russian famine
regions.
The desperate people are eating
human beings. diseased horses. dogs
and cats. he said. Cemeteries arc
being dug up and long buried bodies
snatched as food. In their hunger
madness the population is stealing
bodies from morgues and hospitals
TO eat as food
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
KIDNAPPED COUPLE
LECTURED, FREED
fRv Associated Press.1

ANDERSON. S. c.. June s.-Rohert
w. Sullivan. secretary of the Orr
Cotton Mills. and Miss Ruby Floyd.
were kidnapped from an automobile
In front OF the young woman's home
hero late tonight by band OF
masked men. who gave them lee
,ure." as they described it. and
dropped them in the woods some
three miles out of town.
The man was warned not to be
seen in Miss Floyd's company again.
he told police. but he denied reports
that had reached them that he had
been beaten. He and Miss Floyd
and the latter's mother, Mrs. Ada
Floyd. informed police that the men
were dressed In regalia resembling
that of the ku klux Klan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
GRIFFIN ACQUITTED
OF MURDER CHARGE
Crowded Courtroom Cheers
Prisoner as Verdict
Is Heard.
SELF-DEFENSE IS PLEA
Alienists Testified Defendant
Was Sane at Time of
Shooting.
SELF-DEFENSE IS PLEA
Isrccinl ,o Thc Tlmc..Disna1ch l

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatch.
SUFFOLK. VA. June s-A Wild
demonstration marked the acquittal
ot Courtney Griffin Of tho murder Of
Peter p. Knight. hts stcpfa,her OF
two weeks, when the verdict war
announced In the Eansemond Circuit
Court at Sis o'clock tonight
IL was scene such as this court
room had nsver seen before. and
officials were unable to Queil the
shouts and cheers of the jammed
and packed crowd In the little court
room.
Grimm Coiinpnea.
Just after the verdict the accused
man. overcome with emotion from
the ending OF three months OF i'm
prisonment and four days OF strain.
tried 10 stand on chair and ad :
dress tho crowd. He had Just
stretched out his hands when his
attorneys pulled him down He
s'raightway collapsed in their arms
and had 10 be helped srom the room.
Two !ittlc tow-hcadcd babies lis
tened TO the verdict and the Wild
demonstration with amazement. They
didn't know that their daddy had
been freed and was TO return 10
them. but his tiny wife sobbed for
JOY after that awful wait between
tContinued on Page 2 Col A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
Dali EIREANN OPESs
IN ATMOSPHERIC OF PEACE,

DUBLIN, June S.-While there was
brief fighting along the Ulster bor-
der today. the Dali Eireann opened
here in an atmosphere of peace. Every
point involving possible contro-
verSy was avoided because of the
conferences at London and the forth
coming elections in ireland.
The old bitterness revived only for
an interval. when Michael Collins
head of the provisional government
thought he saw campaigning mo-
tive in an attempt by the supporters
of De Valera to clear Erskinc Chill
dsrs' name of the brand of English
man. Controversial subjects. such as
an army report. containing a strong
denunciation of the disturbances In
the country alleged TO be due TO ir-
regulars. passed without discussion
and the remainder OF the proceed
ings were mainly formal.
Coalition Certain TO Come.
1t Is generally assumed that the
Legislative body now being elected
Will be the inheritor Of the prcscn,
Dali and that coalition govern.
mcnt is n certainty. Several refer
cnces were made To the solidarity al
all sides in any dispute with tht
British ministry.
4 fare was caused by o rcsolu.
lion of cenSure moved by Charles
Burgess against Arthur Griffith for
his attack on Count Piunkctt and
Chlders. The discussion gave Childcrs
IN opportunity Of explaining his ca :
reer, and his friends. including De
Valera. paid high tribute to his
character and services. Burgess said
that Mr.. Grifflth's absence prevented
him characterizins his action in at.
lacking members Of the Dali as he
desired. He declared that Childers
had brought guns to Howth and
made Easter week possible. Mr.
L ICnnflnnod Col
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
To Start Agricultural
Radio Service June Is
TBy United Sews.l

WASHINGTON, June S.--Begin-
ming June Is. the Department OF
Agriculture, with the help Of the
Navy Department. will inaugurate
"a nation wide radio agricultural
service. which will make avail
able 10 nearly every radio receiv-
ing set in the United states
weather. crop and market reports.
Continuous wave radio tcle-
graph Will be used to broadcast
the reports. w. 4. Wheeler. in
charge OF the service. said. But
there will be considerable re-
brosdcasting by radio telephone.
so that any radio fan in the East
ern two-thirds OF the United
states may be able to receive the
messages. The department hopes
in the near future to make the
service available in the Pacific
ana Rocky Mountain regions AS
we'll
The Arlington and Great Lakes
wireless stations will be used for
the broadca sting.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-09
JEWELL MAKES REPLY
TO RAIL STATEMENT


CINCINNATI, OHIO. June s.-B.
NJ jewell. head of the federated
shop crafts. commenting on the
statement of railroad presidents in
Chicago that the rank and Ale Of
shopmen did not favor a strike. said
that perhaps they can tell us how
much these men ought to have 10
eat. II they know SO much abolt
their feelings on a strike"
The wage cut ordered by the Rail-
road Labor Board for July l slashes
shipments pay below the minimum
necessary to raise family. Mr..
Jewell declared. predicting that the
lower wages would mean decreased
efficiency.
These railroad executives know
how much coal il takes to make SO
many pounds OF steam in boiler
maybe they can explain to US how
uuch food II takes to create energy
in human boilers he added.
The shop unions executive coun-
Gil recessed this morning until night
because Of sectional meetings of the
American Federation Of Labor. pre-
liminary to next weeks convention
in which the shop executives are
interested.