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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1922-04-05
new LEAGUE.
OF CITIZENS.
IN DALLAS IS
ANTI-k. K. K.
Ny Associated Pfs--

w Atnurtnttu IttHa
DALLAS. April AFTER speeches
denouncing the ku Klux Khan. an or
ganization TO be known as the Dallas
County Citizens League was formed at
n mass meeting In the city hall audi.
torium here tonight. its purpose ac-
cording TO the organizers 10 be 10 I'm.
terrogate all public officials and candi.
dates for office regarding affiliation
with or attitude of the ku kiux Klan"
and TO support law enforcement.
A committee composed Of general NJ.
NJ. Crane. chairman: former Governor
q. Il. Coiquitt: Gilbert II. Irish. DIR. J.
II. Cranfiii. q. A. Anderson. J. X. Hex.
ter. Dan Sullivan. ben Chiffon and C..
NJ. Smlthdcal was named 10 head the
organization.
In n lengthy report. read by Mr..
committee appointed by Chairman
Crane. declared In substance that 1--WE
cannot submit 10 officers whose oath
OF loyalty To an imperial wizard IL
above their duty under the laws.
I'VE. citizens OF the United States.
State OF Texas. County and City Of
Dallas. declare the laws 10 be mcrcd
and any assumptions by any individual
or organization 10 administer such laws
the highest treason against the constI.
tuition. "the resolution continued. II
denounced such organization as 70.
ferred 20 as ''mob rule" and as lead.
Ing 10 anarchy"
Public officials. unless they rcpudlate
the Ku kiux klan. should resign or as
as alternative. should be removed. the
resolution. as adopted stated.
Khan Il Attacked.
WI declare that no member Of the
Ku Kiux Klan should be permitted "a
hold any office In our state. and W.
pledge tho people of Texas that we vii
not encourage or vote for any candl
date for office who belongs 10 the III
klux Klan. who sympathixes with II
or who hss apologies TO offer for THU
organization or It's acts; we pledge our
selves tirelessly TO work Tor the re-
demption Of our state from the peri
of its domination and existence and We
declare that IL In the open and danger
Gus enemy OF our government and our
free institutions the resolution de
clared.
The auditorium was packed. persons
overflowing on TO the stage. Several
thousand persons who were unable "a
find space In the auditorium were nd
dressed In Harwood Street In front oi
the city hall. The resolution was adopt
Cd by this crowd also. Mr.. Snithdcal
announced In reading II to the main as
sembly.
The meeting was opened with an In
vocation by Nathan Powell. principal
of the Powell School. Mr.. Crane. form
or attorney general Of Texas acted nj
temporary chairman aud Mr.. ChiitoI
was temporary secretary.
NJ. VI. Crane Speaks.
In opening his remarks. Mr.. Gran,
said:
The simple question In whether a
Dallas and Dallas County we shall hav,
1 government by law or government b,
the mob"
He told Of recent whippines. tarringl
and fcathcrings In this vicinity and sal,
the committee which called the mcetinl
had reached the conclusion that tn
reign Of terror must cease" lie sal,
they held the 'outrakes TO he due IN,
existence of the ku Klux Khan In tn
city"
We don't wan; Ku Hiux KIansrneI
l
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1922-04-05
MINERS and
OPERATORS
CALLED TO
CONFERENCE
~ Assccisted Prrsa

~ Assccisted Prrss l
WAsIIiNGToN. April "A con-
grcssionai effort ns settlement of the
coal strike. particularly an u involves
the bituminous fields. was begun to-
day, when Chairman Nolan OF the
House labor committee was authorized
To telegraph invitations 90 a number
az representative operators and Officers
of operators associations In the central
competitive coal field. TO attend = meet.
ing with the miners union leaders In
Washington April 10. and attempt 10
reach an agreement.
Al the same time senator Borah. Re-
publican. Idaho took occasion TO my IN
the senate, that drastic public action"
might be demanded and 20 charge the
operators with contract breaking ana
prccipiating the STRIKE.
A possible divergence between the
views ~ members of Congress ana
those of the administration. however,
was seen when Attorney General
Daughcrty issued q statement re1terat'
Ing that the government n not undcr.
taking 10 do anything In the presene
situation of the coal matter" deciars
ing that the men have right 20 "quie~
aud "nsen have n right to employ Other
men," that the public was not mcnacea
with coal shortage and that n vss the
duty II local authorities 90 maintain
order.
Hikes Frewned On.
The government would not look with
favor on coal price increases. Mr..
Daughcrty said. adding TINT "he ~ no
reason at this time 10 believe that as
order need h. feared" asserting that
the government ''wili perform whatever
may be lis duty In the prcmisee."
local and state agencies cannot main
tain peace. 80 A.. !. ,....l
The House cosnmItsee scsioa came
after its members hnf spent two days
listening 20 discussion u the elfieo sFo6n
the miners viewpoint by John L. LAWS.
president of the United Mine Wcgksgs-
Mr.. L-wls assured the COMMITTEES -
would advise his associates 20 negotinfe
with any Representative group" q
operators from the central field. which
Includes Illinois. Indiana. Ohio and
Western Pennsylvania. even though not
all the operators could be induced 10
deal with the union. Tho union. he n.
sisted. would not and could not sse0e
the dispute IN other etates. until th1
basis had been established for national
wage level
The committee decided 10 appeal a.
rect 20 the representatives q operatorS
srouua in the etate1 named and Mfs
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1922-04-05

toNTrNuED on PAGE TWO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
Rail WORKERS
TO STRIKE IF
Vote FAV0RS
Leaders Will do Nothing to
Avert WalkOut, States
Jewell
TO TEST STRENGTH
Statement Made Before Cincinnati
Convention of A. F. L. Says Time
Has Come For Trial.

Cincinnati, June 16.-Officers of the
rail unions will not interfere to stop
a strike of the 1,225,0N shop craft
and maintenance of way workers, b.
NJ. Jewell declared yesterday in ad-
dressing the American Federation of
Labor convention. Mr.. Jewell is pres
ident of the railway employees depart
ment Of the federation.
"The railway workers are ready for
the test" said Mr.. Jewell, "and il
they decide to strike their decision
will be complied with by their lead
ers".
Mr.. Jewell declared that the rail
way employees were convinced that
Certain sinister influences" have
been at work for the last two and a
half wears attempting to maneuver
the railway workers into position
where there might be hope of crush
ing The railway shop unions.
II think this is the time for US to
determine whether or not organized
labor can be crushed without killing
every indicidual member of the un-
ions" said Jewell. THE railway
workers are ready for the test"
The miners strike, az well as the
threatened railway walkout, was
brought before the convention, which
unanimously adopted the motion Of W.
D. Mahon, of Detroit, president of the
street railway employees, expressing
Endorsement, sympathy and hope for
the miners i'm their strike.
William Green, secretary Of the
miners union. in brief review of the
strike said the miners have not given
an inch" and he added that the min
Iers' fight was the fight Of all organ
lied labor. "NVe have the fixed de-
termination continued Mr.. Green, to
go on with the strike to the finish.
Before we would accept lower wages
and worse working conditions we
would rather fight and lose than not
to raise our voice in protest. Before
we are through with our fight, it may
be necessary for US to ask this con-
vcntion for more than moral support
in the form Of something substantial.
Politics also was brought up in the
conventions by a speech of James
O'Connell. a member of the Fedora
tons political campaign committee,
who declared that the, people would
"rise in their might. and drive from
the halls of Congress any legislators
who do not broaden out and help free
labor from the shackles fastened on 1t
by the courts
He predicted that the convention
would order the continuation of the
Federation's nonpartisan political
campaign and said its object was to
elect men who are sympathetic with
human kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
REP PRIMAND FOR
NAVY ENSIGN
BY DEPARTMENT
Olmstead Officially Censur'
ed by Assistant Secretary
For Kaplan's Treatment
CLOSES INCIDENT
Navy Department Issues Letter Coin
cident With Letter-Race Issue Not
Involved is Belief.

Washington. June 16.-The Navy
Department yesterday gave official
expression to the most emphatic dis
approval of the treatment OF Ensign
Leonard Kaplan, a member of this
years graduating class at the Naval
Academy, by the editors of The
Lucky Bag, the class publication.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt voiced
the departments disapproval in let
ter of severe reprimard to Ensign J.
L. Olmstead, who was editor-in-cnlet
O. the publication. Mr.. Roosevelt also
placed blame upon others, especially
the associate editors of the pubicc-
ton. but he told Ensign Olmstead that
upon him lay the primary responsI-
bility.
Oimstead was told that his action
was cruel and unwarranted that
at the outset Of his career he had
merited the departments strongest
condemnation" and that the depart
ment would require from him IN the
future evidence Of a Fundamental
change in his attitude toward his
comrades in the service. Seldom has
a young officer been descipined in such
impressive manner by the head of the
navy. Ension Olmstead is now scrv-
ing on the Wyoming.
This action by Acting Secretary
Roosevelt will end the matter, it is be-
lieved. Ensian Olmstead has now been
runished by both the head of the Navy
Department and the superintendent OF
the Naval Academy, Admiral Wilson.
II is not likely that, under those cir
cumstances. President Harding would
take any action. Mr.. Harding was ap-
ncaled to bv Senator Sutherland. OF
West Virginia. from whose State En-
sign Kaplan comes.
At the Navy DEPARTMENT the view
held generally is that the treatment
of Ensien Kaplan was not due to his
race. There are nine Jews in ~
wears class at the Naval Academy.
When the fneplIhrs of the class were
brihg uN&stierted about their religious
affiliationss tKFee renliod that thew
were Jews: four that they were He
+breays: .orrr' that he was a reformed
dew, ard Kaplan replied that he had
no religious utilization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
HARDING FACES
TEST OF POWER
over HIS PARTY
Senate Caucus Will Deci0e
Whether to Follow His
Wishes
McCUMBER OPPOSES
Senator Will Lock Horns With Presl-
dent Over POstpOEement OF Sol
der Bonus Bill.

Washington. June 16.-Party
leadership Of President Harding IS
to be given the acid test in Con-
gress this week
Upon the outcome Of Republi-
can caucus, called for Saturday by
Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts,
shorty after his return today from
a conference with the Chief EXecu-
tive at the White House, will de-
pend TO large extent whether the
President is to be allowed to guide
the Administration Legislative pro-
gram or whether its control Will BE-
taken out of his hands.
The word brought back to the
Capitol by Senator Lodge was that
President Harding does not want
the Republican tariff bill displaced
and that as soon as that is out OF
the way he wants the Ship Subsidy
bin taken pp by the Senate and
passed This would shunt the Sold,
iers' Bonus bill to aside track ana
undoubtedly would prevent ITS
passage before adjournment of the
present session of Congress.
Senator McCumber, of North pa-
kota. chairman of the Senate FL
nance Committee and author Of the
Soldiers Bonus bill. gave notice
that he would move TO take up the
Heuse bill instead of the ship sub,
sidy, perhaps before the tariff bill
has been brought to a final vote.
Thus the issue of party leadership
is forced between the head of the
Administration and the Admlnlstra-
ton leaders in the Senate.
Critics of President Harding are
charging that he has abandoned his
policy of non-interference with the
legislative branch of the Govern
ment. repeatedly declared for by
the Chief Executive before MS elec-
ton. Mr.. Harding criticized Wood
row Wilson for interference" with
the duties Of Congress.
Republicans who are strong sup
porters of the President contend
that Congress was in such mpddle
that the Executive had no alterna-
tive if the administrations legisla-
tive program was not to go down
to defeat
Senator Lodge promised the
President that he would endeavor
to carry out the will of the admin
fstraiion. ; At the conference of Re
publican Senators, called for Satur-
day, he will present the views OF
the Executive.
I The. question then will come up
as TO whether the tariff bill is to
be kept before the Senate for ac-
ton in view of. the slow progress
being made on it, and if it is to be
laid aside in disregard of the Pres
idents' wishes, whether the bonus
bill or the Ship Subsidy is to be
taken up next
The Tariff bill was laid aside
temporarily yesterday to permit
consideration OF the Naval appro-
priation bill, because if that meas
ure is not passed by the Senate and
the points Of difference between
the Senate and House ironed out so
that the law may he signed by the
President by June 30, there will not
be dollar available for the oper-
alton of TIE Navy after July l, the
beginning of the new fiscal year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
ship SUBSIDY
DEPENDS upon
LIQUOR. Issue
Would Fine Any Vessel
Coming To U. S. With
Drinkables <%M5
FINE OF $4,000
Second Offense Would Prohibit Fu-
ture Entry-Radicals Seek to In
sert Bone Dry Clause.

Washington, June 16.-The Admin
istration's Ship Subsidy bill became
linked inseparably yesterday with the
liquor issue. A chaotic situation,
ieopardizng passage of the Sub
sidy bill, exists, as dry members Of
Congress denounced Chairman Las
ker, of the Shipping Board, and prom
ise drastic legislation to make all
American merchent vessels bone
dry. .
At the end of hectic day in both
houses a so-called compromise" pro-
posal-itself so radical that the liber-
ais Of ConIess could hardly believe
it's tender possible-was pending be-
fore the House Committee on Mer-
chant Marine. This "comprOmise"
would impose a fine Of $4,000 on any
vessel of whatever registry, American
or foreign, leaving from or arriving
at a United States pOrC with liquor
aboard. Vessels twice offending
would be denied port entry in Amer
lea.
This amendment, offered by Chair
man Edmonds. of the House commit
tee. was substitute for the one pre-
viously offered by Representative
Bankhead. Democrat. Alabama, who
moved that no American vessel
should receive penny of subsidy If 1t
carried or served intoxicating liquors.
The committee may act today on the
two proposals.
Not since the national prohibition
amendment was pending has Congress-
been in such turmoil over the iiauor
issue. question revived when August
Q. Busch. one-time brewer. of st. Louis
filed formal complaint with the Presi-
dent that Chairman Lasker was al
lowjno the sale of intoxicants on board
American vessels. The renlv of
Chairman Lasker was that American
vessels cannot compete with foreign
shins if they do not sell liquors to
their passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
HIGHLY HONORED

Mr.. Hugh Sylvester Murphy, son
of Mrs Rose Murphy, of Alexan-
dria. has made quite a record in
his studies at the Catholic Univer-
sity during the past four years.
Mrs. Murphy is in receipt Of a let
ter from Prof. Hardee Chambliss
in which she is highly compliment
ed upon the good work done by her
son. Mr.. Murphy received his de-
gree as Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering on June II.
In 2 graduating class of somewhat
over 200 hundred students, he stood
near the top, having finished first
in his particular school. The Car
dinal, the University annual says
OF him, "He is a true Southern
gentleman with a goodly portion Of
the northern push mixed in--a
mighty fine combination" He ex-
poets TO go to work in his profess
sion in the course Of the next few
weeks and his many friends are
wishing him success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16

down stairs at the foot of the steps.
Witness declared that he did not know
Mccormack was stabbed until ne ar
rived at headquarters.
According to John McCuen, driver
of Motor Truck Truck No. l, AleXan-
dria. there was no fighting on the
boat between here and Marshall Hail
on the trip down the river. Back or
the dancing pavilion witness declared
he heard some man remark Il am lit,
tie Jeff, who is looking for me-" and
somebody hit the man he declared
Witness said ne never saw any more
disturbance until ne boarded the boat
for home. When near the city ne SAID
he heard woman cry out that man
was stabbed. and this was when the
boat was at the wharf. McCuen SAID
the little girl he had with hlm tainted;
According to Benjamin Steiner. OF
Alexandria, there was fight at Mar
shall Hall and five or six jumped one
man and he said he remarked wv ny
not fight the boy fair. About TINS
time witness said they jumped hlm
and ne heard fellow say Il an little
Jeff. who is looking for me-" At
about the time the boat landed in Alex
andria he heard man say Il am
stabbed" and woman tainted.
Jesse Gilmartin POO Queen street,
Alexandria. said that he engaged IN a
fight at Marshal Hall with Jeff. He
cot "Ief" down. Before leaving Alex
andria Gilmartin told the Jury he par
took of a few drinks. jeff, he de-
clared, hit him first and one man
kicked him in the head and one in
the Jaw. Gilmartin said the fight last
cd fully fifteen minutes.
William n. Belts, 81 South FAR
fax street. Alexandria, was the first
witness called at the night session
Witness was unable TO she'd any light
on the affair, SAYING that he saw no
fighting. ,...,, q,
Richard f. Richards. 423 WiBses
street, was called, but knew nSthipg
Of the affair. ; - y.
According to Eugene Albright, 10
Queen street AlexandYiaS when he
Started off the boat al AleXandpi;'
someone struck him With a bottle. s
CONTINUED on Page Six
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
Store CLOSING
SCHEDULE FOR
SUMNER MONTHS
Retailers to Close at l p. NJ,
Wednesday, p. NJ.
Dead Line Nightly
RADIO CONCERT GIVEN
All Advertising Other Than News
paper Must Come Through Special
Communicative Dollar Days Years

The first general G.oS:np of the re-
tail stores of the city at o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon during the summer
months will begin next Wednesday.
Several stores, however, started this
closing two weeks ago. The retail
merchants bureau of-the chamber Of
commerce at its meeting last night ar
ranged for this summer closing and
it was also decided to close their plac-
es of business not later than I o'clock
each evening. However, many stores
always close before that hour during
the summer months.
II was decided that all advertising
other than newspaper advertising
hereafter must pass through the hands
ofIa special committee designated for
that purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
GRADE SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Glass of 80 Receive DiplO-
mas at High School
Yesterday
Allan browns and Adelaide RisdOn
Deliver ValedictOry and Salutatory
observation-disclosures Given.

One hundred and fifty students
Of Washington and Lee Schools
were presented diplomas of gradu-
alton from the seventh grade in the
High School Auditorium yesterday
afternoon by Superintendent OF
Schools, W. II. Sweeney and the
Rev. DR.. +. V. REGISTER.
The Rev. DR.. F. V REGISTER, pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church South, de-
liyered the invocation which was
followed by the salutatory address
by Miss Adelaide Risdon, Of Lee
School The school then joined in a
song after which the Editor Of the
Gazette delivered the address to the
graduates. Following another song
bv the entire school, Supt. Sweeney
and DR.. REGISTER made the awards
of diplomas. The distribution over,
Allan browns, of Washington
School. delivered the valedictory.
Renediction was pronounced by the
Rev DR.. Samuel A. Wallis.
The graduates received many
beautiful presents from their
friends. OF more than passing in
terest was the valedlctory by AllaH
browns who has made such a Won
derful record during the entire
course of the grammar grades.
This morning the undergraduates
Of the schools received certificates
of promotion which were presented
bv Supt. W. H. Sweeney and Gilbert
! Cox Promotion slips were also
given out in the High School this
morning. Today IS the last official
school dav of one Of the most sue
cessful sessions ever had by the
Alexandria Schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
GRADUATE TONIGHT

The annual graduation exercises
Of the Alexandria High School will
be held tonight at s o'clock in the
auditorium of the High School
building. The program as previous
lv announced in the Gazette will be
carried out and thirty-three mem
hers of the Senior Class will re
ceive diplomas and two will receive
certificates for the successful COM
pletion of two years in the CONNER
cial department. The address Of the
evening will be made by Hon. c. c
Carlin and the awards will be made
bv Supt. W. H. Sweeney. Owing
to the limited capacity of the hall,
admission will be by card only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
TRIBE
RED MEN ELECT
Chiefs Degree Conferred
' On Class of Can
didates
New Officers TO be Installed July g.
Degree Of POcOhOntas TO be, Homer
Guests at installation i,ts.

Seminole Tribe No. 35 Rcd Men
held its regular semi-m0uthy meet
ing last night in their wigwam in the
Alexandria National Bank Building.
The council was largely attended and
the tribe had as its guest the Sachem
and large delegation from the sister
tribe Osceola No. / of this city. The
Chiefs Degree was conferred after
which the tribe elected the following
chiefs for the new term:
Prophet, Thos. NJ. Jones, Jr,: Sa-
chem, Bernard II. Cook; Senior Saga
more. stephen +. Gill; Junior Saga
more. Norman F.. Simpson; Chief of
Records. Earl r. Sullivan; Collector
of Wamnum, W. Reginald Tatspaugh
ecper of Wampum, Marvin Hudson;
Trhstee. Walter S. Nicklin; Keeper
Council House, Marvin Hudson.
These newly elected chiefs will be
installed at Joint installation of
Seminole Tribe No. - and Silver
Moon Council No. - Degree of Poca-
hontas on Thursday. July 6th. by De
nutv Great Sachem Henry r. Padgett
The members of the Degree of Poca-
hontas will be the guests of Semi
mole Tribe on this occasion and the
committee in charge are making ar
rangcments Of an elahirate character
10 entertain the visitors at this func-
ton. Under the good Of the order
Sachem II. L. Green of Osceola Tribe
No. |. Deputy Great Sachem Henry
r. Padgett and Rev. Edgar Carpenter
gave interesting talks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-06-16
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY

Washington June 16.-Senator
John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi,
PLAYED the part of Penrod while Chair
man McCumber, of the Senate Finance
Committee, was staging his vaudeville
show to prove that importers are
fleeing the great American public. AS
part of the show Senator McCum&er
had placed on his desk large cuckoo
clock, which he said cost 90 cents in
Europe and is being retailed IN this
country for SD. The clock had a
strange fascination for Senator Will
liams.
On the plea that he was slightly
deaf he left the Democratic side OF
the chamber and took seat directly
in front of Chairman McCumber For
a moment ne "cupped" his ear. but
soon lost interest in the speech. Then
he turned 70 the cuckoo clock and tried
his darndest TO make it Cuckoo" un-
der McCumber's nose. Just when ne
had it fixed so that the machinery was
set in motion to bring forth the "cuc-
koo" the clock toppled over and loud
noise resounded through the Senate
Chamber. The Door cuckoo tried its
best to Cuckoo" but its vocal cords
seemed to be strained and the best it
could do was to let forth loud
Screech.