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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15

0WO 6OOUWAl
Lead the Easter parade! Get YOU,
toys at Reid Brothers.
Special Load Gun Shells at Nc
Knights.
Mr.. ]. G. Jourdan was Mem.
phis visitor this week.
Complete line Magazines, fiction
and fashion, at .Moser's.
Miss Lucy Jourdan left Saturday
5os Whltehaven, Tenn, where she
WEI teach this ses ion.
Cold weather breeds colds. The
remedy is at Moser's Drug Store.
Brother ], H. Morris, of Tuscun.
bia. will preach at the Christian
(: clj urch next Sunday.
Mail Orders filled Same day as
received at Moser's.
Mrs. James Wingo, son Alfred
anu daughter, have returned to
their home at Tuscumbia after a
visit to relatives in Iuka and vi
ci ity.
Sly lish Stationery at Moser's.
Mr.. W. ]. Sanders, of Iuka, who
ls connected with the State Live
Stock Department, is at Jackson
on business trip this week.
I D.. es that stay DIED at Moser's
Messrs Rush Thompson, Iuka
Route 3; 0. c. Pruitt. Iuka Route
4; e. M. Morris. Star Route Iuka,
we're business callers this week.
M Lost Brown Bulldog. Whit
spots, named Sport. Return to
Clio Moser Iuka, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Fl. Wakefield lef
the first of Tie week for st Louis
where they will purchase the spring
/ stock for I. l.. Brown & Co.
I Fresh Saratoga Chips each week
at Meningitis
Prepared Pan Cake Flour at Nc
knights.
Be sure to read The Periwinkle
House" by Opie Read just starting
In The Vidette, This story alone
is worth more than the subscription
price of the paper for year.
Eat Kellogg'sl Bran, for your
hearth. At Meningitis.
Get out your Shakespeares and read
Julius Caesar for the Thursday Club
has ordered that film from Stark
vile. They want every man, woman
and child to see that picture when
/. comes.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. S. e
Hampton, onsRonte, 8 duka. Feb
7th, 1928, an 5 ID girl.
Miss Gla Us Riley has returned
from a weeks visit to- Memphis
relatives.
EASTER this year comes April 1st!
pu ssup at Reid Brothers.
4 Mr.. ]. s. Hubbard, of Quanah,
Texas, died Thursday, Feb. 9Th.
ed alb O 1t so years. Mr.. Hubbard
was ra ised in luka and in addition
to mum Der olielatives has host
Of friends here who will regret to
hear of his death.
Full line Breakfast Cereal, fresh
! at Meningitis.
Mr.. K. w. Busby has moved
Iuka and is occupying the Powell
! Place.
The odor Of every flower in the
perfumes, at Moser's.
Mrs. T. M. Mcdonald visited
! Memphis relatives this week.
(. FASTER April 1st! Reid Bro Their 8
: for CUR ZEE CLOTHES.
Mr.. E. R. Lyon who has been
attending the University Of Miss.
i L 4 IL
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15

EASTER falls on the first of April!
See Reid Brothers about it.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15
Special Prices on Stock,

OPSVIdI I TUGS OH OtOCK,
ID can String Beans 15c
10 ID can Raven Syrup 75c
10 ID can Sorghum 75c
Dollar Meat Smoke S5c
Premium Family Soap ca
Boys and Mems Collars O5
Ladies Rubber Shoe Heels 15c
5 gallon Keg Kraut $3.50
Other goods just as low priced.
L M Mcdonald,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15
For Sale.

Burk and red rust proof seed
oats. /. NJ. Mcdonald
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15

Mr., j. w Thon p on, Of Rverton,
was Sunday visitor,
Mr.. Phil Patterson. Of Muscle
Shoals, Sundayed in luka.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1923-02-15

Jersey Milk Cow young cali
7. NJ. M Donald.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Presidents Sisters Feted
On South American Trip.

President Harding's sisters, Mrs.
Heber Votaw and Miss Abigail
Harding, who are touring South
America, brought their visit to San
tiago, Chile. to a close on Monday
and left for Buenos Aires. Before
leaving, they were received by
President Alessandri and were en-
tertained at dinner at the American
embassy.
The minister of Norway, H. H.
Bryn. is in New York for a brief
visit and is staying at the st. Regis
Hotel.
DR.. de Graeff, minister of the
Netherlands, is at the Ritz-Carlton
Hotel in New York. Guido jung
a. also at the Ritz.
The Minister Of Panama and Nine
Aifaro will entertain a large COM
pany OF guests at the dinner dance at
the Chevy Chase Club tonight.
Among their guests will be the Min.
lister Of Ecuador and Nine EIizalde
the Minister Of Finland. Axel Leon.
ard Astrom, and the Minister Of
the Serbs. Greats and Slovenes, DR.
Ante Tresich Pavichich.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Missouri Society to
Meet Tomorrow Ni1ht.

The Missouri Society will hold it's
monthly meeting at the Roosevelt
Hotel tomorrow at o'clock.
Simeon D. Fess, Senator from
Ohio, will be the principal speaker.
A reception will be given to re-
firing members Of the Missouri del
egation in Congress.
There will be musical entertain
ment, refreshments and dancing.
Mrs. Edward D. Hays, wife OF
Congressman Hays, will entertain
at luncheon tomorrow at the Ham
ilton, when her guests will include
wives Of the Missouri delegation in
Congress.
Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown of West
Virginia is the guest Of her broth.
er-in-law and sister, Comdr. and
Mrs. D. c. Goodwin, in their home
on Rhode Island avenue. Mrs.
Brown will sail next month for
France, when she will be accompa-
MED by her mother, Mrs. Kenney,
and her little daughter, June.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Dinner GiUey. at
SuOedish Legation.

The Minister OF Serbia and Nine.
Wallenberg entertained at dinner
last evening, having as guests the
Ambassador of Germany and Nine.
Wiedfeldt, the Minister of Norway
and Nine. Bryn, Senator and Mrs.
Irvine Lenroot, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Goddard Leach, OF New York, who
are their guests at the legation; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles c. Glover, DIR. l..
s. Rowe, Mrs. Charles M. Foulke,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles 8. Hamlin,
the counselor of the legation, ]. de
Lagerberg; the Commercial Coun-
selor of the Legation and Nine.
WeideA The dinner was planned in
honor of the Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Hughes, but owing to illness
they were unable to attend.
The minister will leave today to
spend few days in New York.
The Hungarian Minister and
Countess Szechenyi are receiving
congratulations on the birth Of q
daughter on February q The little
girl has been named Ferdinanda.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Playhouse Dancing Class
Preceded BY Dinners.

DR.. aand Mrs. James r. Mitchell
entertained at dinner last evening,
taking their guests afterward to
the Playhouse dancing class. Their
guests were Mr.. and Mr.. Frederick
Brooke, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Far.
well, Comdr. and Mrs. Claude Mayo,
Mrs. John r. Williams, Mrs. Mar.
shall Langhorne, Corcoran Thorn
and Lieutenant Weller.
Others who took dinner guests
to the dance were Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Cassells, who had n com.
pany of eighteen; Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Westcott, Miss Gladys
Chapman Smith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Benning Spencer, Mrs. Clarke
Waggaman and Alex Legare.
The dancing class will meet on
March 90 for the last time this
season.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
DOnaLdSonS Give
Reception for
Visitors

Col. and, Mrs. r. @. Donaldson
were hosts at delightful reception
last evening, entertaining for their
son and daughter-in-law, Lieut.. and
Mrs. T. @. Donaldson, jr. The guests
numbered several hundred and In
Guided many army people. with q
generous seasoning Of official, diplo'
matte and resident society folk.
Mai. Gen. and Mrs. John l.. Hines
and Mrs. Willard HolbroOk were in
the receiving line with Col and Mrs.
Donaldson and the guests of honor
and the junior Mrs. Donaldson .
was pressed into service to make the
presentations.
The reception was given. in Colonel
and Mrs. Donaldson's new home at
2344 Massachusetts, avenue, which
was effectively decorated with palms,
ferns and spring flowers. Supper
was served from long table decked
with pink roses, freesia and great
sprays Of pussywillow, and the ladies
assisting the hostess presided in turn
at either end.
The group OF assistants included
Mrs. Merritte Ireland, Mrs. Nathaniel
B. Dial, Mrs. Charles FarnSworth,
Mrs. John McAu1ey Palmer. Mrs.
Royal johnson, Mrs. James Woods,
Mrs. George Ernest Walker, Mrs.
Wade Johnson, Mrs. Francois Berger
Moran, Mrs. Newcomb Barney, Miss
Josephine Williford, Miss Emma
Stitt, Miss Mary Etitt, Miss Helen
Herr, Miss Mary Halmer. Miss Eliza
beth Young and Miss Kathleen
Moses.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Donaldson,
have but recently returned from
Germany, where they have been
stationed since their marriage and
have their two babies with them.
They will be guests OF Colonel and
Mrs. Donaldson until they go to their
new post at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

Willard salisbury, Frank c. Part.
ridge, William Eric Fowler and DIR.
George E. Vincent-the guests were
William Phillips, Undersecretary OF
State; Leland Harrison, Assistant
Secretary of State; Robert Woods
Bliss, Third Assistant Secretary OF
State; Wilbur J. Carr. director OF
the Consular Service; DIR. Francisco
J. Yanes, assistant dierctor of the
Pan-Amerfcan Union, and Edwin C..
Wilson aid Cord Meyer, who are
secretaries to the American delega.
ton.
DIR. Rowe will give another lunch
con tomorrow in the Pan-American
annex.
Mrs. William Henry Smith, jr.
will entertain company of four
teen at dinner tonight in compli
ment to her sister. Mrs. Nathan
Hopkins Heft of Irvington-on- the
Mrs. Heft is returning home Mon
day.
Mrs. T. Frank Appleby, wife OF
Congressman Appleby of New Jer
sey, entertained q company OF
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Mrs. Barney Hostess
At Luncheon Today.

Mrs. Alice Barney entertained al
luncheon at Wardman Park Hotel
today Her guests were Miss Mabel
Boardman, Mrs. John J. Rogers
Mrs. Charles johnson, Mrs. Charles
M. Ffoulke. Mrs. George Oakley
Totten, jr., Mrs. Harold Walker,
Mrs. Moorhead, Princess Ghika,
Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Miss Helen
Cannon, Mrs. William Barrett
Ridgeley, Mrs. William Corcoran
HILL, Mrs. Alfred Jeffrey Parsons
and Mrs John O'Connor.
Mrs. Barney expects to be in
Washington for about ten days
longer, after which she will leave
to join her sister in California.
Mrs. James Couzens, wife Of
Senator Couxens of Michigan, will
be at home tomorrow afternoon
from 4 to 6 o'clock at her home,
1915 Massachusetts, avenue, for the
last time this season. Senator
Couzens will leave the early part
OF next week for Detroit. Mrs.
Couzens will be in Washington
until some time in April.
-
Mrs. ArYnstead Davis will enter.
tain at small dinner tonight in
honor Of her daughter, Mrs. George
Amy Percy, jr. Mrs. Percy, who is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Stephen b.
Elkins, will remain in Washington
about two weeks longer.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Double Birthday
Celebration
Tonight

CONGRESSMAN AND MRS. w.
~ BOURKE COCHRAN are en-
Pertaining at dinner tonight in
compliment to Mr.. and Mrs.
Salisbury Field, who are spend
ing a few days with them on
their way to California. The
party has an especial interest, as
1T is double birthday celebration
for Mr.. Cochran and Mr.. Field.
There will be twelve in the com.
pany and other guests have been
invited fater to meet Mr.. Field. a
playwright. of note, and Mrs.
Field, who is the daughter of
Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson.
The friendship between Mrs.
Cochran. who was Miss Anne
Tde, and the Fields Is Of long
standing, and it viii be remem-
bered that the late Robert Louis
Stevenson was very fond Of Mrs.
Cochran as a little girl and willed
her his birthday when he dis
covered that she had had the
misfortune to be born on Leap
Year Day. Mrs. Cochran cele-
brated this inherited birthday this
year during the weeks Of the
autumn which she was spending
at White Sulphur Springs, and
there was a big party in her
honor, Mr.. Cochran going on
from Washington for the occa-
sion.
The Cockrans, who are occupy
Ing Governor and Mrs. Clifford
Pinchot's home in Rhode Island
avenue, expect to remain in
Washington until early summer,
when they hope to sail for
Europe.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
DR.. RoGOe Enterfains
For Conference DELEGATION.

DIR. L. s.. Rowe. director general
Of the Pan-American Union, enter
tanned at luncheon today in the
annex Of the Pan-American Union
in honor of the delegation of the
United States to the fifth Pan
American conference. Of which he
lis a member. Besides the other
delegates-Henry p. Fletcher, Amer
lean ambassador to Belgium, who
is chairman; Senator Atlee Pom
creme, Senator Frank B. KELLOGG,
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

leader of the House OF Representa-
tives, will beat home from to $3.50
o'clock this afternoon at the Con-
gressional Club.
Mrs. Mondell and Miss Mondell viii
be assisted at the tea table by Mrs.
George Sutherland, Mrs. Henry Allen
Cooper, Mrs. Samuel Winslow, Mrs.
Burton L. French, Mrs. William A.
Rodenberg, Mrs. Luther Mott, Mrs.
Lindley III. Hadley, Mrs. NJ. Clyde
Kelley, Mrs. Harry Connor, Mrs. Carl
Chindblom and Mrs. Fred B. Bern
erd.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Mrs. Fall Fefed
Prior to Departure.

Mrs. FAN, wife of the Secretary of
the Interior, was the guest Of honor
at luncheon yesterday of Miss Eliza
beth Hammond, who entertained
large company in her home on Kalo-
rama road. Among the other guests
were Mrs. C.. G.. Chase and Mrs.
Brand Elliott, daughters Of Mrs.
Fall, and Mrs. Jack Fall, her daugh.s
ter-in-law.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

twenty-five ladies at luncheon to.
day at Wardman Park Hotel in
compliment to Mrs. Harry Hum
phries of Atlantic City.
Congressman and Mrs. Appleby
will leave Washington for San
Francisco immediately after March
4, and will sail from there on March
12 for the orient. They expect to
be absent from the United States
for four or five months./
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Miss Ainsa to Soon
Leave Woslain9ton.

Miss Patricia Ainsa, who has been
visiting her uncle and aunt, Capt.
and Mrs. Luke McNamee, will leave
for her home in Texas some time in
the early part of March.
Mrs. Judah Howe Sears and Miss
Isabel Pell, Of New York, who has
been visiting her, have gone to
White Sulphur Springs.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley, who
have been at their home in New
York since their visit in Washing
ton in January, win leave on March
s for st. Augustine, Fla.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Britton
Browne entertained at dinner last
evening for Jack Norworth and
Garry McGarry. After dinner there
was a box party at the Shubert-
Garrick Theater, where the Nc
Garry Players are presenting "My
Lady Friends with Mr.. Norworth
as the visiting star.
s.
Mrs. Francis Nash, wife Of Med.
ical Director Nash, u. s. N, and
Miss Carolyn Nash will be at home
for the last time this season this
afternoon from to o'clock.
The ladies assisting Mrs. Nash
and Miss Nash at the tea table
will be Mrs. Charles Ffoulke, Mrs.
Henry w. Watson, wife of Con-
gresham Watson of Pennsylvania.
Miss Ruth Hitchcock, Miss Helen
LeSeure and Miss Evelina Gleaves.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Aksel C. p. Wich-
field, who have been living abroad
for the last year or two, are return
ing to this country and are expected
shortly in Florida to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Gurnee Mum.
Mrs. Stanley Rinehart has re-
turned to her apartment at Ward
man Park Hotel after having been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Laughlin. of Pittsburgh on their
houseboat off the coast of Florida.
Mrs. Rinehart will go to New York
the last Of this week for a few
days.
Viscount and Viscountess Henri de
Sibour have as their guests their
niece and nephew, Viscount and Wis.
countess jacques de Sibour, who will
remain with them until the end OF
the week, when they will sail for
Europe. They will spend the re,
mainder of the winter with Wis
countess de Sibour's father at Lands
down House in London. Viscountess
de Sibour was before her marriage
Miss Violette Selfridge. Of Chicago.
s.
Mr.. and Mrs. William G.. Hill
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of a daughter last Sunday
Mrs. Hill was formerly Miss Mary
Truxton Garland.
Simeon D. Tess, Senator-elect
from Ohio, will be guest at lunch
con Of the Twentieth Century Club
tomorrow at the Cosmos Club. Al
the meeting preceding the luncheon
Mr.. Fess will speak. Mrs. William
II. Heron will preside and Mrs
Joshua Evans will have charge oil
the program.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty was
hostess at tea yesterday afternoon
at LIE Paradis.
-
Assistant Attorney General and
Mrs. Rush Holland entertained in
formally at dinner last evening al
the Hamilton.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Forum Luncheon at
Woynen's Club Saturday.

Mrs. Laura A. Bradley, chairman
of the luncheon committee Of the
Women's City Club, announces that
the next forum luncheon will be
held Saturday, instead Of the regu
lar date, which is March 10, the
change being made in order to give
the club members the opportunity
of hearing Miss Rowe. field editor
Of The Farmers Wife, who will
be in Washington on that date.
s.
At the large ball which the Uni
tartan women of Washington will
give at the Willard Friday night,
the following will serve on the floor
COMMITTEE: Col. Charles Loring, Ma.
jor A. M. Holcombe. Capt. Ridley
Mclean, DR.. Truman Able, Dr. J.
M. Aldrich, George F. Author.
Charles Bryant, Proctor Dougherty,
Remick Ferguson. Harold Hosmer,
J. e. Jones, Richard Fay Jackson,
Alden Keane, George r. Lyman,
William r. Maxon, Samuel Men.
don, James G. Robertson, Benjamin
e. Smith. Elmer Stewart, and Lau
renee C. Staples.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Beehler, who
have recently arrived from Berlin
are guests at the Lee House. Mr.
Beehler has been our naval attacht
J in Berlin.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28
Mrs. Mondeu and
Daughter to Receive.

Mrs. Frank Wheeler Mbndell and
Mss Dorothy Mondell. wife and
daughter of the retiring Republican
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

Assistant Attorney General and
Mrs. Rush Holland entertained in
formally at dinner last evening at
the Hamilton.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

Mrs. Stanley Rinehart has re
turned to her apartment at Ward
man Park Hotel after having been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Laughlin, of Pittsburgh on their
houseboat off the coast Of Florida
Mrs. Rinehart viii go to New Yorl
the last Of this week for a few
days.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Aksel C. p. WITCH
field, who have been living abroad
for the last year or two, are return
ing to this country and are expected
shortly in Florida to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Gurnee Mum.
The Washington times., 1923-02-28

Mrs. John Allan Dougherty was
hostess at tea yesterday afternoon
at LIE Paradis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-27
DRY AGENT SHOT BY
 MISTAKE SUCCUMBS
Two Others Also Wounded In Double Case Of Mistaken Identity

LA GRANGE, Ga. July 26.-Gor- don Andrews. prohibition agent, who was shot and seriously wounded near here yesterday morning. died early today. Andrews and Grady Cobb, another agent, were wounded when three West Point, Ga. youths opened fire on them when they mistook the federal agents for highwaymen. A. S. Hamby. q member of the West Point party, was also slightly wounded
 The three boys were returning from a church gathering in an au- tomoble when they saw Cobb and Andrews standing on the highway, they said, waving guns and flash light. They believed they were go- ing to be held up and sped passed the two agents who gave chase In the exchange of shots Cobb, Andrews and Hamby were wounded. When the automobile was overtaken and searched. officers said, no liquor was found
 Aroused over the shooting, accord ing to reports received here, citizens of West Point were subscribing to fund to prosecute the officers" to the extent of the law" The fund was being collected, it was said, by Mayor Phil Lanier of West Point, and his brother, William Lanier president of the First National bank of that place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-27
COAL STRIKE IS NOW THREATENED
 BY MINE WORKERS
(Continued from Page One)

so elect, of his constitutional rights to earn his living at his chosen vo- catlon," Warriner said. The operators are also to be com pelled to collect from every working man working in the anthracite in dustry exclusive of clerical and managerial occupations, such fines dues and assessments as the union may dictate.
 The United States coal commis- sion of 1923 is very clear on this matter when it says the principles that man has the legal right to work free and unimpeded by threats, duress, coercion or restraint are freely admitted by everyone Tlrese principles honestly lived up. to would keep the open shop and at the same time permit the existence of the union. To all intents and purposes the agreement under which we are operating is in accordance with these principles.
 Comes As Surprise.
 The action of the miners came as surprise to the operators We'd nesday there had been an extended and exhaustive argument for and against the check off" system This argument was immediately resumed when the joint scale subcommittee lreconvened Thursday. Upon the mo-
 
 brought to a formal vote on this mo- tion: Resolved, that the principle of complete recognition and the check off as explained in demand No. 1 be adopted"
 On this question the miners solidly and solemnly voted aye" and the operators mo" Under the rules of the wage conference any proposition must receive a majority vote of both | the operators and the miners. and | Warriner, as chairman, declared the resolution. lost.
 Then Lewis sprung his bombshell. Well, gentlemen, there is no use of proceeding any further. The miners insist upon this point" The operators suggested an ad- journment until Friday.
 What is the use of meeting to- morrow?' Lewis is quoted as saying. The operators then asked permis- sion to retire and caucus This was granted, and after a brief conference the operators returned and again re- newed the suggestion to meet Fri day. Lewis and the other miners on the subcommittee finally agreed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-27
BOWEN ASKS ACTION
 UPON HEALTH BILL
Passage Means Ousting Of Dr. J. D. Bowling
 STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 TIE AGE-HERAID
NInntron,ar AIa I,.i nn

RepresentafiVTe H''I;, UuIy %o Jefferson filed written notice win the house Thursday that he will make motion requiring the com mittee on public health to report on his bill which would give the board of revenue of Jefferson county the duty of electing the county health officer. MT. Bowen's notice was filed in accordance with the house rules
 Tie bill was introduced several days ago and is intended to take from the county board of health the right of electing the health officer. Passage of the bill would mean the crstfng of pr J. D. Bowling, county health officer, as he and the board of revenue are not in agreement on the expenditure of health funds.
 MT. Bowen said he had been unable to obtain any action by the commit tee on public health on his measure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-27
VENUE CHANGE IN DOUBT
State Scores only Victory In Garrett
 Murder Trial

CUMBERLAND COURT HOUSE, Va, July 26-(By Associated Press) Whether the prosecution will be granted change of venue in the case of R. o. and l.. C. Garrett charged with the murder of Rev. F.. $. Pierce, remains just as much of an unde- cided question tonight after an all- day legal battle as 1t was when court convened for trial this morning.
 The proceedings today consisted chiefly of a battle of 'affidavits with the result undetermined, though the state scored the only victory of the day when Judge B. D. White. pre- siding, Cverruled the contention of the defense that the commonwealth had no constitutional right to ask for a change of venue. This decision came just before the noon recess after both sides had argued through out the morning and presented nu- merous authorities and records in support Of their respective conten- tiOnS.