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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
LIVE STOCK DISPUTEt
WILL BE SETTLED BY
ARBITRATION METHOD

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-More than
dozen live stock organizations
which filed complaints with the Sec
rotary CT Agriculture under the
packers and stock yards act against
commission market agencies, mem
bers of live stock exchanges In Kan
sas City, Omaha, st. Paul, Chicago,
Fort Worth and Portland, Ore, charg-
ing that unjust and discriminatory
rates were being exacted, it was an
nounced today, have agreed to sub
nit thci1 greater differences to ad-
justmelit by arbitration instead Of
the formal methods stipulated by the
control act.
Secretary Wallace has appointed
G. N. dagger and Howard Gore,
members of the packers and stock
yards administration, to act as arbi-
traitors. They will study the situation
in each of the markets and make rec
concentrations which the representa-
tives of the producers and the live
stock exchanges have agreed to ac-
cept.
"The action of the live stock ex-
changes in submitting their charges
to informal arbitration is extremely
gratifying" Secretary Wallace said
lOudH. III ST. QOiuS they nave WdlNSd
their right of appeal and review by
the courts given them by the statute.
THE live stock exchanges have
fearlessly cast aside their legal rights
and propose to allow two men not
connected with the commission bust
ness to fix their rates and charges
on any basis which, to the arbitrators,
may be deemed just and proper
The arbritrators have announced
that an opportunity will be given all
interested parties to be heard at an
informal hearing, the date of which
will be announced later.
Secretary Wallace declared the in
tention OF Congress that such COM
plants should be disposed of in this
way whenever possible was indicated
in the House agriculture committees
report of the control bill which said
that sit is believed that the mere
existence of federal law on the
subject viii in most cases make il
possible for the secretary, through
representative, to adjust the com
plants of shippers and purchasers
without the necessity of resCrting to
the formal procedure contained in the
bill"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
COUE ACCEPTS OFFER
TO GO INTO MOVIES

NEW YORK, Jan. GIN. Emil
Coue. apostle of auto suggestion, will
go into the movies. Numerous offers
have been made to him by producers
since his arrival in this country, but
today he announced that he would
do nothing but a simple two-reel edu-
cational film.
Its story was written by Elmore
Leftingwell. 1t is an educational
script advancing the outstanding
points of Coue's theory of self-heal-
ing by auto suggestion. The proceeds
OF the film, to be made by Motion Pic
ture Arts, Inc, will be applied to the
founding of Coue institute in New
york. He will derive no personal
benefits.
coue returns to New York tenor
row.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
LEGISLATURE STARTS|
PROBE OF RAILROAD
RIOTS IN ARKANSAS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 21.-The
legislative investigation into recent
disturbances along the Missouri and
North Arkansas railway will get un-
der way tomorrow morning with the
opening session here of a joint COM
mittee from the state senate and
house of representatives.
The committee, named by the pre-
siding officers of the two branches Of
the general assembly at the request
of Governor McRea. is expected to
make a thorough investigation of the
entire affair.
1t is understood the legislators will
consider not only the recent develop
ments, which included the lynching
of one man, the flogging of several
and the forced exodus of scores of
others, but also the depredations d.
rected against the railway, which
were carried out over period of
nearly two years and which once
resulted in a total suspension of OPP
eratiCns.
The governors request for an in
vestigation expressed his hope that
those guilty in any phase of the
trouble be exposed and punished.
Testimony expected to be heard to-
morrow includes that of Vurlen Orr
and L. A. Wise. prisoners, who last
week confessed to taking part in the
burning of a railway bridge. Others
summoned include Harrison City and
Boone county officials. hallway Off
GERS and union leaders, as we'll as
residents of the mountain counties
served by the road.
Reports tonight from Harrison, the
center of last weeks most violent
outbreak of lawlessness, said that the
city today was quiet
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
Staying Indct Is Says Attorney General
XII KLUX KHAN RALLY
PREVENTED BY POLICE

DAYToNA, Fla. Jan. 21.-Police
today prevented Ku Klux Khan
rally in the Daytona baseball park
by posing notices at the entrance of
the park forbidding the meeting and
stationing officers there to prevent
a gathering.
DIR. Caleb A. Ridley, pastor of the
Central Baptist church at Atlanta,
was scheduled to speak at the rally
on Un-Americanism."
Last Wednesday night DIR. Ridley
was prevented from speaking at the
Daytona Beach auditorium, when the
directors of the auditorium declined
to allow the meeting, following a re-
quest by the mayor, who stated that
he feared trouble would ensue. No
tees had been posted on the doors.
warming women and children not to
attend the Khan meeting and it was
reported that anti-klansmen or
ganizing to prevent the rail-
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ernor Smith, Senator Underwood, and
others, it seems to be the general
impression that two new Richmonds,
in national politics will, if they i'm
press the country within the next
two years, have a chance for the
nomination. They are Senator's
elect Ralston of Indiana. who elm
mated ex-senator Beveridge, and
Ferris of Michigan. who crushed
"Newberryism." lauded the League of
Nations, and redeemed his state from
republican control of the national
Senate which had endured 72 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAdoo boarded a
train at Brookwood station at 6:15
for the Louisiana city.
The visit to Atlanta was purely a
social one, he said, and welcomed the
opportunity for a few weeks rest.
Regardless of the attitude of Mr.
McAdoo, his friends here assert that
every effort would be made to in
duce him into the 1924 race for the
presidency.
There is a movement within the
ranks of labor to form "McAdoo-
for President club" e. Walter Tripp
Legislative representative of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
in Georgia. is quoted as saying.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
NJ ADOO ADVOCATE
j. s. CAMPAIGN ON
BOIL WEEv|L PEST.
Distinguished Visitor During
Stop Over in Atlanta Says
He Seeks Good Time, Not
Presidency

: ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 21.--Adequate
federal Apr OPERATIONS for launching
a campaign for eradicating the boil
weevil was given as the solution to
agricultural problems confronting
southern farmers by William G. Nc
Adoo, during a threezhour visit to
Atlanta Sunday.
Mr.. McAdoo, accompanied by Mrs.
McAdoo, who was formerly Miss
Eleanor Randolph Wilson. daughter
of former President Wilson, was ell
route to New Orleans. and from there
to Los Angeles, their home.
The distinguished visitors were
greeted by many personal friends of
Mr.. McAdoe. and informal receptions
were arranged by various officials
and leading citizens of Atlanta.
Weevf Great Handicap
ut is most important that the fed
eral government recognize the need
of eliminating the weevil pests from
the cotton fields OF efe SOUTH" he
said. THE southern farmer and the
states in the cotton belt are laboring
under a great handicap. Funds are
needed to apply knowledge that has
been gained by extensive experiments
both on the part of the states and
the government"
Tribute was paid to Georgia farm
ers in establishing the cooperative
marketing system in handling the
cotton crop.
The former cabinet officer good
naturedly evaded discussing politics
when told that there were various
movements under way in Georgia to
form "McAdoo for President" clubs.
Shuns Presidents Job
Someone she uld put the lid on
such movements" he replied.
81 want to have a good time, and
| am convinced that the President S
job is one that is not suitable for
one with recreational tendencies
The visitors were received by an
informal committee headed by Hol-
lings N. Randolph and Asa G. Gambler.
on their arrival at the hosiery they
were met by Mayor Walter A. Sims,
Mrs. w. H. FELTON,, former United
States senator; delegation from the
Atlanta Federation of Trades, headed
by Emmett Quinn, and groups of
former political assc ciates and per-
sonal friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
FIRE THREATENS WHOLE
BLOCK IN OKLAHOMA CITY

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Jan. I'll
Fire of unknown origin spelled COM
plete destruction of one downtown
building here early today and for
two hours threatened to sweep over
fireproof walls and wipe cut an en-
tire block. The Booterie shoe shop
reported a stock loss of $225,o00. so
per cent covered by insurance. ac-
cording to the manager.
The building at 10 West Main
street was valued at $4,000, nc in
surance, the owner stated. Only
front and real walls remained stand
ing.
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personally conducting the open hear
ing at Bastrop into masked band ac-
tivities in Morehouse parish. arrived
here this morning and held a con-
ference with Gov. John NJ. Parker.
While nothing was given out as TO
what particular phase OF the More
house situation was discussed. 1t was
learned that speeding up program
had been determined upon, and it was
indicated that the open hearing would
probably be concluded this week.
1t was said that the attorney gen.
eral had about thirty additional wit
nesses to be called and 1t was not
believed this list would be extended.
Mr.. Coco thought these witnesses
could be heard during the week and
that with the presentation of their
evidence the states investigation
into the Staying of Watt Daniel and
Thomas Richard and other activities
of masked bands would be brought
to an end.
To Call New Witnesses
1t was learned that there are other
witnesses known to Governor Parker
and the attorney general who will
not be called upon at this time. 1t
was decided at the conference. it was
reported, not to place these witnesses
on the stand. They will be held in
reserve for any criminal action the
state may take as result of the
hearing, it was stated.
At the conclusion of the open hear
ing at Bastrop the state will have
its evidence transcribed and present.
ed to the grand jury. Witnesses that
have appeared at the hearing will
not have to appear before the grand
jury, 1t was declared, the transcript
of evid, nce given at the investigation
being accepted by that body.
BIames Ku KIux
If there is not grand jury In
dictment. it was said. the state will
pre- coed against those involved
through affidavit, In which manner
it can make charge unwilling any
thing less than murder. according to
the attorney general.
''The evidence is clear that the Ku
Klux Khan had built UP a super
government and was running things
their own way" said Attorney Cen
eral Coco in discussing the More
house case. 1.-THE Ku Klux Khan was
the government of Morehouse. That
much is established beyond a doubt.
The state has also established the
identity of some OF the members of
the mob who murdered Richard and
Daniel"
Mr.. Coco expressed himself as high
~ pleased with the progress the
state has made at the hearing. He
left tonight for Bastrop to resume
the hearing tomorrow morning.
Governor Parker maintained his
usual silence in regard to the pro-
ceedings and refused in any way to
discuss today's conference
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face so thoy might be recovered and
disposed of elsewhere.
Hnd Dynamite on Hand
Al the time the entire parish was
being combed by military and civil
forces for them.
II had been established that the
carbon company had on hand sew
eral weeks ago a fairly large supply
of dynamite, obtained for the purpose
OF clearing land as site for a new
plant. 1t also was brought out that
the plant uses In its construction
work and for other purposes wire
similar to that found around the
bodies.
Harold Teegerstrom, the carbon
plant timekeeper, disappeared from
Spyker the night of December 20.
He appeared at the home of an ac-
quaintance two days later and re-
ported that, called from his bed he
had gone into the yard, discovered an
automobile full of men, and believ-
ing an attempt was to be made to
kindnap him, had fled.
Teegsrstrom borrowed $40, a suit
of clothes to change his appearance,
and departed and has not been seen
nor heard from since.
Jeff Burnett was an employee of the
carbon plant at the time of the kid
naping on August "a ana, according
to the testimony of one witness, was
supposed to have been relieving a
night Waterman that night.
Parker Active
Governor Parker of Louisiana has
dedicated" himself to the .unmask-
ing of the Khan in Warehouse parish =
and agents of the federal department
of Justice have been working in con-
nection with the states forces.
Federal action as result of devel-
opments has been limited at, but so
far as is known, it was not until Fri
day that testimony was developed
upon which the government might
possibly act.
r. A. ("Berry") milestone, the
first witness to identify Burnett as
a member of the kidnapping party,
testified that telephone wires along
the highway at the scene of the hold
up had been cut and were trailing on
the ground.
Mrs. B. D. Carlisle, on the stano
yesterday, testified that her horse
became entangled in the wires and
that one of the masked men, whom
she said she recognized as Burnett.
had released the animal.
1t has been stated officially that
the cutting of telephone or telegraph
wires involved serevance of lines of
communication and that such an act
may be construed as a federal mat
ter" Federal agents in this vicinity
never have announced what leads
they were following aside from
rounding up witnesses who might
have information about the kidnap-
ing.
Bastrop was desefted today by of
ficials conducting the hearing. At
torney General Coco was at Baton
Rouge for a conference with Gov
ernor Parker, having been summoned
to the capital yesterday during a
telephone conversation with the ex-
ecutive, and his assistants were at
their homes for the Weekend. None
was expected to return berore early
tomorrow.
arrvrnRNEV GrNEuAV rnCn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22

PARIS, Jan. 21.--"r shall never
marry any one"
So said Mary Landon Baker, Chi
cago heiress, in reply to reporters,
who asked her for the hundredth time
when, and if, she was ever going to
marry Allister Mccormick.
IT am not going to get married at
ALL" said Miss Baker. Not to Allister
or anybody. Never. I'm going to be
an old maid
The newspaper men, who really
hadn't expected any reply at all, or
at best, a sort of half-hearted,
Perhaps" were stunned by this sud-
don decision.
Mary Landon Baker is not noted
for her decisions; quite the opposite,
in fact. She has changed her mind.
three times, at the last minute about
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
WOMAN DIES RESUt. 4
AUTOMOBILE ACcIDENI

RIVERSIDE. CAL ian. II. ss,
Jacob Van de ceiIt 20. died her so
day as the result OF injuries suf-
fered in an automobile accident last
Tuesday. Her husband. a brother-in-
law of Robert Louis Stevenson, also
injured. is in a critical condition,
physicians say.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
SIX CHARGES Will.
BE MADE AGAINST.
HOODED MEN COCO.
Declares After Conference
With Governor That Ku
kIux Had Established
Super Government

BATON ROUGE, La, Jan. 21.-
That the evidence already presented
and that to be heard at the states
open hearing at Bastrop into More
house masked band activities will
warrant 25 to 80 arrests and rs
to 100 indictments was the statement
tonight of Attorney General A. V.
Coco as he boarded a train to return
to Bastrop after a conference here
today with Gov. John M. Parker on
the progress being made at the
hearing.
"The state has proven" said the
attorney general, chat the Ku Klux
Khan had established super-gov-
eminent in Morehouse parish.
Against some of the hooded men who
have been terriorizing the parish
THERE will be as high as six charges
made"
Mr.. Coco thought the hearing
would be closed by Thursday. "There
will be probably thirty more wit
nesses examined before the close of
the hearing" he said. II am not at
Thirty to state what will be shown by
this testimony, but it is expected to
greatly strengthen the case"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
FORMER CONFEDERATE
ARMY SURGEON Is DEAD

GREENv1LLE. S. c., Jan. 21.-Dr.
Benjamin f. Few. former surgeon in
the Confederate army during the
Civil war, and well known citizen OF
this county, died at his home in
Greer, 20 miles from here this after
noon. DR.. Few was 93 years old and
had practiced medicine in this Sec
tlon since the war.
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marrying Allister, beginning with
the day in Chicago when she left him
waiting at the church.
She even went to Paris. saying
she'd marry him there; and Allistec
followed-and she didn't And in
England it was the same thing.
Miss Bakers firm intention to be-
come an old maid, as now expressed,
has set many gossips nodding their
heads significantly. and recalling
Mary's interest in the handsome Eng
lish actor. Barry Baxter. whose
death occurred just short time after
her first balk at the altar.
Those who limited at the time that
Mary Bakers heart was buried with
the actor. are now triumphant in
finding this the accepted reason for
Contrary Marysn contrariness.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22

Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. A tonic laxative and germ de-
stroyer. The box bears the signature
of E. w. Grove. (Be sure you get
BROMO.) 3Oc.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
$125, 600 CHURCH IN
DURHAM Is DESTROYED

DURHAM. N. c.. Jan. 21.-Fire, the
origin Of whichfis unknown. totally
destroyed the handsome Trinity Meth
odist church in this city at an early
hour this morning. The damage is
estimated at s125.0oO. The church
carried $4,000 insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22
HUGHES SAYS HE DOES
NOT INTEND TO RESIGN

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-Taking
cognizance of published reports that
he might resign from the cabinet,
Secretary Hughes tonight authorized
the statement that he had no In
tention of doing So
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-22

ATTORNEY GENERAL coco
CONFERS WITH PARKER
BATON ROUGE, La, Jan. 21.-At-
orney General A. v. Coco. who is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-07-25
ADVICE TO THE FARMERS
Poultry CuIling Demonstrations.

July $3.50 a. M, Clyde Walker,
Lancaster; 1890 a. M, L. w. 10y,
Sitter; $3.50 p. M, Ernest Oates, Mt.
Hope; 1880 p. M, VIM. Frankenhoff,
FennimOre.
Aug. $3.50 a. NJ, Andrew Bentz,
Platteville; 1890 a. M, Roy Kettler
Platteville; 2 p. M, Joe Barrett,
Platteville; 4 p. M, A o. Olsen, LiV-
ingston, Ed. Schaal, Potosi.
Aug. $50 a. M, Cassville; 10:30
a. m, Lee Quincy, Cassville; p. NJ,
S. H. Dixon, Beetown; 4:30 p. M,
Harley Starrett, Beetown.
Aug. $3.50 a. M, Jim Garthwaite,
Lancaster.
There will be meeting of the Du-
roc Jersey Breeders of the county at
the County Agents office at ancas-
ter, on Saturday afternoon. July %,
at 2 p. m. for the purpose Of adopting
a constitution and bylaws and laying
plans for the advancement of their
breed. 1t is urged that all red hog
enthusiasts be present.
]. B. KEENAN,, County Agt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-07-25
SERVICE MAN BURIED
AT LIVINGSTON FRIDAY

LIVINGSTON. = The funeral for
Harold Kirkpatrick, %, who was en-
listed with the United States Navy as
private and who died in San Francis
co recently, was held from the M. b..
church Friday at 1 o'clock. Inter
ment was made in Kirkpatrick Gene
terry. near Rewey. Mr. Kirkpatrick
was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Vance
Kirkpatrick of CorsOn, N. D., form
erly of Livingston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Kenneay are on
a motor trip to northern Wisconsin
and are visiting brother, Elmer and
family at Mosinee.
Mrs. ]. A. Livingston and son Tom
my, left Saturday for a weeks visit
at the E. J. Andrew home in Wood
stock, Ill
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peat of Los
Angeles, Calf, are visiting among
relatives in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis are the
parents of a nine pound daughter,
Marion, born early Tuesday morning.
Miss Velma Allen of Platteville is
enjoying a weeks visit among her
relatives here.
Miss Leila Skate and Miss Annie
Livingston went with their aunt Mrs.
Mary Jane Snyder, to her home near
Parker, S. D.
Misses Hendelight and Flemming
were guests of Miss Jennie Living
ston last week and have departed for
chicago.
Ora Gundlach, aged ten years, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
Gundlach. died very suddenly Satur
day. The grief stricken parents have
the sympathy Of all their neighborS.
Burial at Rock church.
Mrs. R. A. Tenny returned Sunday
from a family reunion in Milwaukee.
DR.. Charles Blanchard of James
vile, is visiting his brother, Frank.
who continues very sick.
The Rev. Pierstorff and family OF
Stanley, have been visiting old friends
in Livingston.
Miss Ruth Crost has been the guest
of Mrs. Ray Slack, accompanied by
Miss nellie Biddick, the girls picniced
at the Mineral Point Lake Monday.
The Alton families attended the
funeral of their uncle, Phillip Baxter,
at Cobb.
Miss Janet Williams as making an
extended visit with relatives at Ben
ton, New Diggings and Hazel Green.
Mrs. Clarence Penberthy and laugh
ter, Irene, returned on Wednesday to
their home in Chicago after two
months visit here. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Miss Ruth Con-
roy who will spend the summer there.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1923-07-25
BOSCOBEL MEN
CHARGED WITH
SPEED KILLING
In Jail at Mt. Horeb.--
Tragedy Near Ridgeway

MT. HOREB, Wis.-Thos. Glenn
and Ernest Olson, said to be from
Boscobel, are held in jail here in con-
nection with the death of Mrs. Silas
Bell of Aberdeen, S. d., and the in
jury of Mrs. Will Witt, DodgeVille,
Sunday night about 1880.
The car driven by the men, large
green Oldsmobile, collided with the
car in which the women were riding,
near Ridgeway on S. T. L. 10. The
Boscobel car, driven at high speed
crashed into the other car, turning it
clear over. Instead of stopping,
Glenn, who was driving, raced on
east.
Geo. F. Jacobs of Madison, return
ing from Lancaster with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Prideaux and Mrs. Fred Bas-
ford former Lancaster residents,
came upon the wrecked Witt car as
passersby were trying to extricate
the passengers from the machine
Learning the circumstances, Mr.
Jacobs went back to RidgeWay and
phoned the Mt. Horeb marshall to be
on the lookout for a large green car
He then went on to NJ Horeb and
found Glenn and Olson in custody.
Mr.. Witt and wife were taken to a
hospital. Their injuries and those Of
a Miss Gloss are slight. The body of
the dead woman will be shipped home
for burial