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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
DECLARES PACKER
MERGER ILLEGAL
Wallace Takes Steps to Halt
the Chicago Deal.
BILL FILED BY SECRETARY
Complaint Alleges Proposed Purchase
Violates Law and Tends 10 Lessen
ompetition-Armour Head
Calls IL Test Case.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Secretary OF
Agriculture Wallace took steps TO pre-
vent the merger Of the big packing
interests Of Armour * Co. and Morris
& Co. Acting under the packer control
law, the secretary served a formal
complaint against the two packing in
terests, alleging that the combination
would be in violation OF this law.
Information received by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Mr.. Wallace said,
is that a tentative agreement for the
merger had already been reached. The
two packing companies will have an
opportunity To present their case be-
fore the Secretary Of Agriculture on
April .. IL upon the basis of evidence
then submitted the secretary is of the
opinion that the coordination is in viO-
latiOn OF the packer control law an
order Ito cease and desist" from its
cOnsummatlon will be entered.
Wallace Sees Lessened Composition.
From this decision the packers may
appeal TO the Federal Circuit Court OF
Appeals In Chicago and then the case
may be taken To tie Supreme Court OF
the United States. Expedition of the
legal proceedings is provided for by
the law and heavy penalties for viola
ton of the cease and desist" order
may be imposed by the cOurt.
The main basis OF Secretary Wal
lace's complaint against the proposed
combine is that II would lessen COM
petition, particularly in the buying of
live stock, and this would injure the
American farmer. whose rights the
control law protects.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
HARDING FIRM OF MCNARY
President Rejects the Request Of Eight
Republican Senators TO With
draw Nomination.

Washington. Feb. IS. - President
Harding refused the request Of eight
OF the nine Republican members Of the
senate banking and currency commit
tee TO withdraw the nomination OF
James G.. McNary of New Mexico. as
comptroller of the currency to succeed
ID. r.. Crisslnger of Ohio. who has been
nominated 70 be governor Of the fed
eral reserve board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
NAB IRISH REBEL TREASURER
Free State Forces Capture John o.
o'conneIl and $500, 900 Fund
Near Tralee.

Dublin. Feb. 26.-Free State forces
captured John d. o'Connell. treasurer
OF the irregulars. near Tralee with
100000 and several important docu-
ments.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
DEMANDS CHINA APOLOGY
KIIllna Of American by Soldiers Brings
Vigorous Representations From
Washington.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The State de-
partment has directed American Am
hassador schurman at Picking 10 make
vigorous demands on the Chinese gov
eminent 10 secure the diplomatic ad-
tustment OF the killing OF an American
trader and the firing on an American
consul some time ago by Chinese
soldiers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
BoCHUM UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Civilian Outbreaks in Ruhr City Bring
Milltar,' Rule, Berlin
Reports.

Berlin. Feb. 24.-Disturbances. which
resulted in the firing upon citizens by
French soldiers. have resulted in mar
rial law being declared in Bochum,
saws a dispatch 10 the Central News.
Any further outbreak by the populace
wifi be followed by seven more severe
measures.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07

Chicago, Fet. 2T.-F. Edison White.
president OF Armour & Co. issued a
statement saying that the govern
ment's complaint against Armour &
Co, and Morris x Co. TO prevent the
proposed merger OF the two firms was
filed merely to allow the courts TO
pass on the legality Of the proposed
merger, to which the administration
seems to see no objection.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
ToWNER GOES TO PORTO RICO
President Harding Forwards an imPor-
tant Nomination list
20 Senate.

Washington, March President
Harding sent a score Of important
nominations 10 the senate. In the list
were included a new governor Of Porto
Rico. an assistant secretary 81 war. a
director 81 tire War Finance corpora
tion. and several federal judges. Rep
resentative Horace NJ. Towner 81 Iowa
was nominated as governor OF Porto
Rico.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
PAYS FOR SEIZED VESSELS
Norway Gets si2.2ss.s52 From U. S.,
Amount Awarded BY The
Hague Tribunal.

Washington. Feb. 2T.-Payment OF
ST.. o3q 50. the amount 81 the award
rendered last October by The Hague
tribunal which passed on claims
growing out % the war seizure Of
Norwegian ships. was made 10 Nor
way Monday by the United States.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
RICH NEW YORK MAN SLAIN
Gotham Police Are 5sffled by Strange
crIme-Deteetives In Hunt for
Woman.

New York. Feb. 27.-Frederick
Schneider, wealthy contractor and
builder Of "The Theodore Roosevelt"
the largest apartment house in the
world. was shot to death in his auto
mobile at a lonely spot at Clason
Point. Thirty detectives are hunting
for a woman who hurried away from
the automobile as IL stopped.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07

Chicago March IA wage increase
totaling more than 100000 was ten
dered eJ.04S members u the Brother
hood 81 Railway Steamship Clerks by
the United States railroad labor board
IN an official decision handed down
here. This order adds two cents an
hour 60 the wage rate OF these workers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-03-07
INCOME TAX is S4oO, OOo,o 600
Secretary Of Treasury MELONS Estl-
mate Subject TO Review Because
o. Uncertainties

Washington. March l. Secretary
Mellon announced that the treasury es-
Inmates income and profits taxes 10 be
collected during March. 1923, viii
amount 10 about S400.OO0.Oo0. although
this figure Is subject 20 uncertainty.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
AFTER 100000 MILES
ON SEA CAPTAIN QUITS

NEW YORK. May 1S.-Ending a
career Of forty-six years at sea, dur
ing which he crossed the equator
800 times and travelled $500, 900
miles, Captain Anthony Cadogan re-
tired yesterday as commodore of the
Lamport & Holt fleet.
He was captain of the steamer
Vandyck, on which the late Presi-
dent Roosevelt went to South Amer
lea to search for the River of Doubt.
Roosevelt and he became firm
friends.
Later he was on the Vandyck
when she was captured by the Ger.
man raider Karlsruhe. Captain
Cadogan is siXty-three, and has
served with Lamport & Holt forty
four years. Lately he commanded
the Vauban.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
MISSIONARY COLLEGE TO
HOLD BAcCALAUREATE

Baccalaureate services will be held
at the Washington Missionary Col.
lege tomorrow at 10:45 O'Clock.
Degrees will be conferred Sunday
night at o'clock.
A feature of the claSs-night
program last night was the address
by the president Of the 1928 class,
George Tyron Harding, 3d., nephew
Of President Harding.
II. A. Weaver pronounced the
invocation. Julia A. Leland gave
the class history and Wilbur James
and Harold B. Hannum sang the
class song. James e. Lippart
recited the class poem. The bene-
diction was pronounced by George
s. Rapp. Others who contributed
to the class.niRht program were
Joseph Stearns, Emma v. Mallatt,
V. Gwendoline Lacey and Ethel e.
LonRacre.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
GIRLS TOSPR|N !
At COLLEGE
PARK
Prince Georges County, High
Schools to Show What
Fair Sex Can Do.

HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 49,
For the first time in Prince Georges
county, high school girls today will
be given chance to show what
they can do on running track.
In the dual track and field meet in
the University of Maryland stadium
at College Park between Hyatts-
vile and Laurel high schools a
number of events have been listed
for the fair runners, including the
so. so. 100, 400. and $50 yard dashes.
The dual clash today between
Laurel and Hyattsville is intended
primarily to prepare athletes for
the annual countrywide champion
ships at Upper Marlboro, May 25.
Following the meet, Laurel and
Hyattsville will clash in baseball on
the university diamond.
Prof. X. J. Morris, principal of
Hyattsville High School, announces
the appointment of James w.
O'Brien, of Laurel, as. instructor in
manual training and assistant in
structor in mathematics in the
school O'Brien is a former West
Point man. and succeeds z. Young
Await, of Laurel, who has resigned
to accept an appointment in the
United States Coast Guard Service.
Mrs. r. G. Whiting has been
elected president of the Hyattsville
Woman's Club. Other officers
chosen are Mrs. Howard Rice, first
vice president; Mrs. III. H. Schnede,
second vice president; Mrs. T. d.
farrell, recording secretary; Mrs.
Charles G. MacCartee, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Charles w.
Clagett, treasurer, and Mrs. John
Fainter, director.
The marriage in Washington a
few days ago of Miss Mary Agnes
Copeland, daughter of Mrs. Laura
Copeland. ~rof Washington, and
Edgar Francis Cara, son of DIR.
and Mrs. S. A. Cara, of West
Hyattsville, was of more than usual
interest here. The ceremony was
performed in the Immaculate Con-
ception Church, Washington, in the
presence of a company of friends
and relatives. The bride was at
tended by Miss Ruth Simpson as
maid of honor, and the best man
was Raymond Cara, brother of
the bridegroom. The ushers were
William II. Constantine, Charles
Lanhardt. Charles DarnalI, and
Mr.. Flood.
Following the ceremony q recep-
ton was held at the home of Mrs.
William H. Constantine, sister of
the bridegroom, in West Hyatts.
Vile.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
Presidents Program

$50 a. m. - General Lord.
Director of the Bureau of the.
Budget.
10 a. m.-Cabinet meeting.
IL noon-Frank d. Wickham.
1890 p. m.-Dr. Samuel Nc
1856 p. MFRS. Medill Nc
Cormick.
Cune Lindsay.
p. m.-Respects: Graduates
of Public School No. AZ, New
York City; about 100 delegates
to National Association of
Ornamental Iron and Bronze
Manufacturers; party from
Northeast, Md, High School;
party from Haverford, Pa,
High School, and party from
Millville, N. j., High School.
3 D., nc o m m / S n r
George Chamberlain, of the
Shipping Board.
p. m.-Washington new:-
paper correspondents.
8 p. m.-Lincoln Memorial,
to present Henry Bacon with
gold medal, the gift of the
American Institute of Archi-
tects.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
GEORGE c. SHINN CHOSEN
THIRTEEN CLUB OFFICER

George c. Shinn was elected vice
president Of the Thirteen Club at
the City Club last night. succeed
ing David p. Smith. Plans for a
national expansion program were
outlined at the meeting.
Speakers included Stewart King
on the progress of building in the
District of Columbia; Edgar Morris
on a trip to Cuba; Frederick r
Barley, on the life of Alexander
Hamilton, and 8. o. Dillingham;, on
the Shrine convention. Joseph F.
Randall was chairman, while Lee
D. Latimer, jr., acted as critic on
the addresses
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
D. c. MAN HELD
At ROCKVILLE
IN THEFT
William EVerhart Said to Ad.
NIT Stealing $40 From
Merchant.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May 1S.-Wil-
liam Everhart, of Washington, was
given a preliminary hearing before
Judge Samuel Riggs in the police
court here on a charge of stealing
about $50 in cash and $40 in checks
from Carl Fisher, a merchant at
Poolesville, this county. He was
held for the action of the Novem-
Der grand jury and was released on
$500 bail.
Licenses have been issued by the
clerk of the. circuit court here for
the marriage of Miss Hazel e.
Wells and William S. Smith. of An.
napolis, Md, and Miss Ellen e.
Wingfield and Lawrence r. Atkin-
son, jr., of Norfolk, Va.
The monthly report of Judge
Samuel Riggs, just filed with the
county commissioners, shows that
the fines and costs collected in the
police court here during the month
OF March amounted to $2,976.70.
In a resolution adopted at the
annual meeting at Washington
Grove on Wednesday, the Mont
gomery County Federation of
Women's Clubs placed itself on
record in opposition to permitting
the indiscrimlnate cutting OF ever
green's and shrubbery, such as dog
wood, etc, along the public roads
OF the State. It was urged that
legislation be enacted prohibiting it..
The federation decided to CO.
operate with the committee in
charge, of which Mrs. Benjamin T.
Elmore. of Alta Vista, is chairman.
In the observance of Better Homes
week by the people of Bethesda
district from June to 10. 1t was
announced that an up.to.date bunga.
low near Bethesda will be used for
the demonstrations.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
NEW TOWN HALL
DED|CATED|N
VIENNA
Leading Citizens Of Arlington
County and Fairfax At
tend Exercises.

CLARENDON, Va, May 1S.-The
town hall Of Vienna was dedicated
last night in the presence of leading
citizens from Arlington county and
Fairfax. Mrs. c.. NJ. Rogers, of Ar
lington; Fletcher Kemp, superintend.
ent, of schools, and Commonwealth
Attorney Frank l.. Ball made adj
dresses in which they congratulated
the citizens Of Fairfax county on the
progress being made in both civic
and school affairs. Others who
spoke were Congressman r. Walton
Moore. John Rust, mayor of Vienna:
Leon Freeman, chairman of the fire
department: Will Moffett, chairman
of the building committee, and State
Senator Walter T. Oliver, of Fairfax.
A. banquet was given by the fire
department with Judge e. Allen act
ing as toAstmaster.
A dinner given last night by Ed
ward Douglass White Council.
knights of Columbus. of Clarendon,
held in the st. Charles School hall.
was attended by 900 couples.
Boy Scouts Of Clarendon will meet
tonight in the Community Hall at
1880 o'clock.
A parody on the famous Susie
Kitchens Band of Arlington county
was given by the ladies Of Clarendon
Circle Of st. Georges Church last
night at the rummage party. The
women in the band were Mrs. Tup.
per Stone, Mrs. Homer DouEal, Mrs.
Durward Smith, Mrs. William Freiss,
Mrs. Byrm Kenyon, Mrs. Thomas
OHalloran. Mrs. Littleton Kloman
and Mrs. Hammer. with Mrs. A. M.
Dawson as their leader. The first
runnmage prize went to A. e.
Palmer; second to Mrs. Carl Kerr,
and third to Miss Barba Smith.
Women of the Arlington Presby-
terrain Church will give a chicken
supper in the Sunday school annex
Of the church tonight from to s
o'clock.
The Clarendon Community Band
will give a supper, minstrel and
dance at the Clarendon Community
Hall tonight and tomorrow night for
the benefit of the land.
Mrs. c. NJ. Rogers, president of
the BallstOn Citizens Association, an
nounces that Harry K. Green will
be the principal speaker at the regu-
lar meeting on the night Of May %.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
Killed at 106, Years.

Mrs. Gussie Goldberg, 106 years
old, Rockaway Beach. died in the
Rockaway Beach Hospital yesterday
from injuries received several days
ago when she fractured her hip
while turning over in bed, to which
she was confined by heart trouble.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
Twice In the Same place.

Bumped a car at Thirtieth and
M streets. Cop asked for permit.
Didn't have any. Up last Tues
day for pulling the same bone.
$40.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
MOTHER HELD IN POISON
DEATH OF HER SON, II

LANSING, Mich. May 1s.-Mrs.
Emma Koppie. ffty-nine, is being
held by police for investigation in
connection with the sudden death
of her foster.son, Harry, twelve
years old.
The youth died from poisoning
according to the findings Of post
mortem. Mrs Koppie recently took
out 81 900 worth of insurance for
the boy.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
The Speederette.

Wind jamming down Pennsyl-
vania avenue at twenty-five miles
per hour. Left the washing ma
chine running. Had to hurry
home. $40.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
DAILY TRAFFIC
CALENDAR
Grand total. .$s9,131

Yesterdays arrests and fines:
Worth Mccormick $50
Joseph j. Leary. -. 40
Ceicl D. Greenwell. 20
Otto Hamalaimen .......... Is
israel kurland ............. 20
ray Z. johnson. ............ 20
1eadore Goldberg ........... 10
Nellie w. Carman ....... 10
Kenneth ]. Glenn. 10
benjamin B. Delaney.....,.. 10
Harry Mehffett ............ 10
Milton ChisIey 10.
Benjamin f.. Davis. 10
Jacob M. Sissleman. ........ 10
Willard H. STEINER. ......... 10
Guy Freeman ............. 10
Robert G. Noble ............ 10
Bryan J. Abel. ............. 10
Elisha Hanson .....,...,,... 10
Robert E. Chapman. ....... 10
George w. Imirie .......... 10
Edward c. Dade. ........... 10
Marion E. Hastings ......... 10
Edward N. Green. 10
George D. O'Shields 5000. Z
ISadore Taishoff .......... Z
Hume Hayes i............ Z
Eligible M. Pitcock. ......... 8
Nathan Pollan ....,,...., s
William III. Taylor ........ 5
Francis j. Hawkins ........ 3
John M. Branch .,........ 5
Arthur A. O'Leary ........ s
HowSrd A. Rine .4......., S.
Harold B. Vinton ........ s
John J. .Gallaghan ....... S
Charles F. Smith .......I s.
Allen Henderson ,.......... s.
William F.. Davidson 1890. S
Charles c. Lowe .,......... s
William E. Bedell ......... S
James A. Campbell 49,. s
Herman Mcleod .......... 5
Benjamin Chranas ........ s
George w. Chamberlain -. 5
Alphious F. Lent ........ )
John T. Mcguire, 3r..... S
William s. DodSon ........ 5
Charles II. Williams ...... 4
Howard Gather .......... 3
Eugene Phillips ......... 2
Morris e. Kern. ........... 2
Charles K. MUIR .......... 2
John G. Johnson .......... 2
Turner A. Beekham. ....... 2
Norman e. Weeks. ........ 2
Daniel M. Nichols. ........ 2
Jack E. Easter. 2
Robert e. Croft. .......... 2
Walter e. Carter .......... 2
John II. Mckinney. ....... 2
James Kolbfus ........... 3
Francis E. Clark. ...... 2
Chester e. Burgess. ...... 2
Walter c. Tate. 2
Thomas G.. Borden. ....... 2
Pearson F. Meeks. ....... 2
Peter Manus ............. 2
Leo X. Drury ............ 2
Morris v. Stout. .......... Q
Bertha Stone ............. 2
Claudius Oliver ......... Q
Otis Norton ............. 2
Melvin e. Bolts. .......... 2
Collins Chloe ..........,.. 2
Gerbert Guess ............ 2
Alfred c. Young ........... 2,
Lawrence c. Fountain. ..... 2
Harry H. Hoke. .......... 2
Arthur Robinson ....... 2
William Estes ........... 2
Preston c. Pierce. ......... 2
Clarence Young ......... 2
John Hauber ........a... II
Malcolm Johnson :. ....+--~<-''s2s.
John Geisse !s.:-,.-.-:4 lss,syssSS.si2s.
Ralph z. Day.. !. ~. J. III
"A (
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
.YANK TOURISTS TAX
LONDON TO CAPACITY

LONDON, May 1S.-American
visitors in London are taxing ia
cilities of hotels, boarding houses
and real estate agents. One COM
pany expects to bring $4,000 this
summer.
The influx has led to a boom In
house letting. Real estate agents
get thousands Of cables for houses
for three months or more. Nothing
but the very center of Mayfair will
satisfy most applicants and the
house must be large enough for
entertaining.
Former homes Of personageS par
ticularly attract some affluent
Yankees, who think they give an
additional social boost.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
Gindriving.

It's a dust to dust proposition.
1t starts in the cornfield and
ends in the graveyard. Bootleg.
gers 'Wildwebting through the
town with gin. under their seats
80 booze-histers can go corner
cutting with. rum under. their
belts. If the bootleggers don't
get you the gin guzzlers must.
It's enough to drive a man to
drink.
And moonshine delivery
wagon pulling a fifty.mile clip
through the streets with a SQUAD
of sleuths following, guns apop,
everybody happy and excited,
booms the booze business like the
caltope helps the circus.
There ought to. be q law against
such goings on. Or some speeches,
anyhow. And parade. With a
drum major. And transparencies.
The Bootlegger Must Co." He
knows he must. And he goes.
Ought to see him go. When
there's flivverful of cops be.
hind him. .....
Save My Son From the Sin of
1ntemperance." And give the sin
a midwest flavor, SOS to scare
him off. Secret doors, and sig.
nails, and sleuths. and back alley
meetings at midnight. ThatIl
keep him away. If he's crippled.
Ever read Tom Sawyer?
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
DANCING

GLOVER'S. 613 22d. Private lessons, 75c:
course 8. 81: guar. results. w. 1929.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
WITH THE
ALIBI
ARTISTS
THE TRAFFIC COURT
IN CROSS SECTION.
Being a skeleton record OF
cases tried in Judge Nc"
Mahon'S tribunal.
Read 'Ena and Worry
By DONALD McDOUGAL.

Cop watching kids at Franklin
School sees bird cut corner at
Thirteenth and K.
IT knew my front wheels went
to the. left OF the center mark,
your honor. don't know
whether the rear wheels did or
not. The car in front of me stop
ped suddenly, and l had to turn
to the left a little to avoid an
accident"
TOO bad. You could have
avoided the accident at less ex.
pense by running slower, as you
wouldn't have to turn out when
the car ahead stopped" SIS.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18
How To Beat the Speed Cop.

How To Beat the Speed Cop.
II was only going thirty-eight
miles, your honor, and that motor
cycle will make seventy easy"
But why were you in such a
hurry?"
Il was afraid I'd be late to
work. I didn't leave the house
soon enough. / didn't realize how
fast was going"
Try getting up earlier" $25.
Ford roadster on Conduit road
meets three.and.a-half-ton truck.
Truck grins at Ford and divil .
turn does the truck turn out.
Ford leaves the road in time to
get smashed against a concrete
culvert instead Of the truck.
Clumsy skids fifty feet trying to
prevent the accident after it
happens. Thought there was
plenty of room for a little car
like Ford roadster. $40.
Juggling Tags.
Took tags off Dodge and hung
them on secondhand Ford.
II had both sets Of tags on
because / thought it would be
easier to locate me by them in
case of trouble"
You have a double charge
against you, -then?'
But the Ford tags were GOV.
cred"
THAT wouldn't help much to
locate you in case Of trouble" $40.
SmaSh-Up Row.
Police car with four cops,
backing out from District build
ing at Fourteenth street, side
swiped by north-bound street car.
Cops charge old let-'em-out-please
with humping. Cops witnesses
all testify the sardine can was
hurdling the speed limit and
didn't ring the gong; token
snatcher's customers recite that
the standing room only was
crawling and the gong made their
heads ache.
How long did you stay on
the track after you backed out?'
About twenty seconds
Why did you park there so
long?"
The engine. choked just as we
cleared the track
THE situation on Fourteenth
street at the District Building is
the most dangerous in the city.
1t is unfortunate that cars are
permitted to park at an angle
there. Both drivers and motor.
men are taking their lives in their
hands at that point. The chauf.
feur can't see whether there is. a,
car coming or not until he has
backed out to the track. Case
dismissed
The Washington times., 1923-05-18

A dinner given last night by Ed
ward Douglass White Council.
Knights of Columbus, of Clarendon,
held in the st. Charles School hall.
was attended by 800 couples.
The Washington times., 1923-05-18

Boy Scouts Of Clarendon will meet
tonight in the Community Hall at
1880 o'clock.
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-08

STREETS FOR THIS CITY
The progress-itemizer., 1923-02-08
CASTEEL WINS OUT
IN PARDON CASES
GOVERNOR RUSSELL LOSES IN
CONTEST WITH LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR.

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 6. - Gov
Lee M. Russell's attempt to pre-
vent Lieut.sGov. Homer Casteel
from exercising the pardoning pow
er when the chief executive is alb
sent from the state met with fall
u-e today when Chancellor E. N.
Thomas held that the Lieutenant
governor has a constitutional right
t.. issue pardons while temporarily
serving sas governor.
A bitter controversy between the
governor and lieutentant-governor
on this question has existed for
some time and Gov. Russell has de-
clared he does not intend to leave
Mississippi again during his term
of office, which has about II months
more to run.
The chancellor's decision makes
valid pardons issued by the lieu
tenant-governor several weeks ago
to two life-term negro convicts
while Gov. Russell was in Memphis
at football game.