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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

harleston-Fifty-one convicts are
"mugged" in a rogues' gallery assem-
bled by G. L. Topping, state fire mar
shal. This innovation is an idea OF
the marshal's and is expected by him
to be helpful in tho future conduct
of his department. The pictures are
all those of firebugs who have been
convicted of arson the last two years
and sentenced to the state peniten-
tiary.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

Morgantown - Representative of
the principal livestock shipping asso-
citation of West Virginia were return
ing to their homes after a conference
with West Virginia University agri-
cultural extension officials and A. r.
Moser, of Columbus, Ohio, director
of the marketing division of the Ohio
Farm Bureau federation. Plans for
marketing livestock to the best advan-
tage through the various shipping as
sOciations of the state were discussed
at the conference.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

Martinsburg-O. E. Bradfute, Chi
cago, president of the American farm
bureau federation, and former Gov
ernor r. A. Cooper, of South Carolina
and now a member Of the federal farm
loan board addressed the annual meet
ing of farmers from the Panhandle
counties held here. A picnic followed
tho rnaptinQ
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

Falrmont Miss Mildred /. Gle, Of
Boston, late assistant pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church at Kansas
City, Mo, has arrived here and taken
up the duties Of an assistant pastor Of
the Methodist Protestant Temple.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

untlngtOn-Creation OF a S150,0OO
fund, to materialize In the next IA
years for use in the erection OF a me-
mortal building to college leaders, was
decided upon at the annual banquet
of the Marshall college Alumni asso-
citation. III. Clay Warth, attorney, and
DR.. Frederick r. Hamilton, president
of the institution, will be In charge of
the fund.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

Charleston = Police Judge Bobbitt
earned the city a total of $1,841.75 in
actual fines collected during his first
three weeks on the bench, it was
shown by the clerks report to the
city treasurer and auditor. Although
the Judge did not take his seat until
May 8, his record Is unusually high
The drive on traffic viOlators resulting
in numerous $25 and S15 fines, and in
Vulnerable 81 fines for parking, helped
swell the total, 1t was said.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1923-07-05

Charleston - A special committee
representing the Charleston automo-
bile club, composed of II. F. Shepherd,
chairman, L. G. Heininger and w. E.
Wright, conferred with the county
court regarding the improving of the
detour from st. Adams to Hurricane.
They were assured that something
would be done Immediately towards
putting this road in better condition,
temporarily at least.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
TAYLOR WINS BY LOT
POSITION AS HEAD OF
FLORIDA HIGH COURT
BY Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. a.
Judge r. F. Taylor was today select
ed as chief Justice of the Florida
supreme court.
Judge Taylor has been member
of the supreme court bench for APP
proximately 20 years. He succeeds
Judge jefferson Brown as chief jus
tice.
Judge Brown held the office for
the six years ending December 81.
Selection of the new chief Justice
was determiner by lot" as custom
airy. The five members of the bench
met together this morning to Sc
leet one of their number as chief
justice which carries the same sal
airy as the other offices. 1t was
decided to open book at random
and the first letter appearing on
the right hand page determined the
winner. The justice whose name
started with letter closest alpha
betically to the letter found in the
book was the selection. Justice Tay-
Tor with Justice Brown was reelected
to another term on the supreme
court last November. He will serve
as chief justice for his. full term
as member of the court. He has
held the honor before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
CRACK CAVALRY TROOP
is SENT TO. MoREHoLsE

Il
BASTROP, La, Jan. 2.-Louisiana' $
crack cavalry troop Of Jennings Will
reach here tomorrow morning to re-
inforce the three companies of state
troops now on duty here and at Mer
Rouge in connection with the states
Investigations into the death of two
men. victims of a ROBBED and masked
mob.
While the order to entrain csme
suddenly. the movement was not
I surprise, as il had been known since
early last week that orders had been
prepared for the calling out of two
additional units. However, their iden-
tity was not known.
AT this time there is a company of
infantry at Mer Rouge detailed to
maintain order, where most of the
folks are armed and many divided
into hostile clans.
machine gun and an infantry
company are encamped here at the
courthouse and the parish jail where
murder.
New KIDNAPPING Probed
The cavalry unit. which saw serv-
ice overseas with the Rainbow di-
vision, may be used in rounding up
those persons whom the state will
charge with completely in the August
kidnapping and butchery of Watt
Daniels and Thomas Richards Mer
Rouge citizens. The roads at this
time are almost impossible in many
places because of the seasonal rains,
and cavalry would afford the most
satisfactory means of ,communica-
ton.
The movement was not regarded
here as being influenced by the kid
naping of Harold Teegerstrom 49,
year-old timekeeper of carbon
plant at spyker. who was spirited
away by unidentified men in the dead
Of the night Friday. Federal agents
today were continuing their investi-
cation of the incidents, but Officers
fclt the youth was safe and out of the
where he was held a captive.
His Importance as q witness at tho
hearing has not been disclosed, either
by the state or defense
Many to Testify
Persons interested In the open
hearing set for Friday began to ar
rive In the city tonight Two of the
states assistant attorneys general
are expected to reach here tomorrow
morning from New Orleans. while the
attorney general and others on his
slhfI Will Ne mere InufSdaN.
The number OF witnesses who will
testify Is not known, even to the
state. Those wiahing to testify are
privileged to make this known after
the>hearing starts. Some will be sub
poenaed IL Is believed here there
viii be several hundred witnesses. All
incidents relating to the kidnapping
of August, as well as other mob ac-
tlon In tho parish will be gone Into,
1t has been stated, There was moth
Ing to Indicate that Governor Parker,
who has been the controlling power
behind tho states movements in the
case, would come here during the
hearing.
Ku Klux Khan Investigators were
secretly continuing their investiga-
lions TO be In q position to make an
early report to their chiefs regarding
the merit OF the charges that have
been made that klansmen We're re-
spansible fer the August outrage,
The Morehouse khan has disciaimed
all completely In the affair and has
announced II would welcome fnvesti-
gators,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
M'KO| Unwilling To
RETURN AND FACE
LOUISIANA CHARGE
Maryland Governor Wires
Parker equisition Papers
Not Sufficient Former
Mayor Asks Protection
by Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Jan. DIR. B. NJ. Nc
koin, wanted in Louisiana for alleged
murder in connection with the More
house parish kidnapings, is willing to
return to Louisiana voluntarily, but
must first be released by the Balti-
mort court in whose custody he
now is.
Governor Richie today wired Gov
ernor Parker for such release.
Governor Richie informed Cover
nor Parker that the requisition pa
pers already in his hands were not
sufficient for the reason that the af-
fdavits are made on reason and be-
lief and not by anyone who had any
personal knowledge of the alleged
crime.
If Governor Parker is willing to re-
lease DR.. McKoin, the physician
wants to leave tomorrow, Governor
Richie said in his dispatch.
If the case comes to trial before
Governor Richie he told Governor
Parker that his decision would be
against requisition at this time. that
he would hold DR.. McKoin a reason
able time in order to permit Louis
lana authorities to submit new affi
davits.
Or. McKoin. Governor Rltcchie said,
while insisting on his extradition
rights. nevertheless was quite willing
to return to Louisiana voluntarily,
but could not do so until released by
the court.
"Will you consent to his release so
that he may return to Louisiana, and
will you authorize your deputies to
accompany him there?
IF you are willing to do this, he
wants to leave tomorrow"
The governors telegram was sent
after a conference with Robert r.
Carman. counsel for DIR. McKoin. at
the governors office here late today.
DR. McKoin, former mayor OF Mer
Rouge, La, was arrested here last
Tuesday at the request of Governor
Parker. and was to have appeared be-
fore Governor Richie tomorrow in
extradition proceedings. Governor
Parker accused him of completely In
the murder of Watt Daniels and
Thomas Richards of Morehouse par
ish come time between last August
and December. They were two mem
bers of a party of five men kid
mapped by band of hooded men.
Governor Ritchie's telegram to
Governor Parker follows:
after examining the requisition
papers in the Mckoin case l do not
thing that they are sufficient for the
on information and belief and not by
anyone who has any personal knowl-
edge of the alleged crime Both the
law and practice are. clear in reauir
ing this.
IF the case comes to trial before
me my decision will accordingly be
not to grant requisition at this time,
but l viii hold MeKoin for a reason
able time in order to give Louisiana
authorities the opportunity to submit
competent affidavits. DIR. McKois.
while insisting on his requisition
rights. has nevertheless advised me
that he is quite willing to return to
Louisiana voluntarily, but he cannot
do so until he is released by the
courts.
"He would like your deputy officer
to accompany him back to Louisiana.
IL YOU are willing to do this he wants
to leave tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
RAILROADS. REVENUEI
AND EXPENSES Show
CONSIDERABLE GAIN

WASHINGTON, Jan. RAILROADS
operating income, revenue and ex-
pehses in November showed consid-
cradle increases over those accounts
for the same month in 1921, according
to incomplete reports filed with the
interstate commerce commission by
1877 OF the 1913 Glass l roads. The
operating income OF these lines to-
tailed S6S,45S,000 in November, 1922,
Der, 1921. November operating ex
penses amounted to $362,032, 900, an
increase of liz per cent over the
preceding November.
Twenty-six railroads in the south
ern district, having total mileage of
1888, reported a net operating in
come in November of $10.044000, COM
pared with s6,323,000 for the same
month a year ago. The operating
revenues of those roads amounted
to S63.739,fo0. an increase of 14.S per
cent over the total for November,
1921, and their operating expenses
totaled s49,775,5 500, an increase of &c
per cent.
Reports of ga railroads in the east
ern district. with a total mileage of
59,3s1, showed net operating income
of s29,477,500. compared with $751;
552.4O0 in November, 1921. The oper-
ating revenues for these roads to-
tailed s239,396.700, an increase of 1876
per cent over the same month in
1921. while their operating expenses
totaled s195, 100, an increase of
1875 per cent.
A net operating income of s2S,936.-
$50 was reported by AZ carriers hav-
ing a total mileage of 102.525 in the
western district. In November. 1921,
those carriers had a net operating in
come of sa1,S34,7o0. Their operating
revenues in Novem Der totaled $751;
2T0,800, an increase of S.s per cent,
over the same month in 1921, while
their operating expresses totalei
s117.152.350. an Increase of 81 per
cent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03

bills. They are being disposed of
with unprecedented rapidly, thus in
dicating an absence of filibuster
having for it's object an extraordi-
nary session.
It is obvious that there-ais a fill
buster against the shipping bill It
is generally said, however. that it is
sporadic, leaderless and without evil
dence of determination on the part
of filibusterers to wage the battle
indefinitely.
Little opposition will be found
against the administrations pro-
q am for agricultural relief. There
after. opponents of the shipping pro-
gram would have to talk practically
two months to make certain the de-
feat of subsidy. AS many as fifteen
determined men would be necessary
to carry out that program.
viii Not Fiiibuster
1t is not indicated to observers that
IS opponents wauld agree to talk
the bill to death. Senator-Bones, when
the Senate resumes business Wednes-
day. will insist, on evidence that
dilatory tactics are being employed
that night sessions be held Night
sessions could easily be ordered by
the majority, it is said. Night ses-
sions would give filibusterers addi-
tional trouble.
If the bill should come to a vote
today it would carry by a majority
of about four, poll indicates. This
ma ority might be increased, it is in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
HOOVER DECLARES
LAWS NEEDED Is
STOP CONF US|ON
Jazz Bands, Sermons, Crop
Reports, Sporting Services,
Concerts Running Stimuli
taneously Bring Chaos

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Control
must be established over the bed
lam filling the air from $1,000 radio
transmitting stations, Secretary
Hoover of the commerce depart
ment told the House merchant ma
rine committee today at hearings on
the Kellogg White federal radio
control bills. Representative of
amateurs and others interested in
wireless were also before the COM
mittee.
The bill provides that the COM
merce department shall have super
vision over all radio communica-
tions, assigning wave lengths, APP
proving apparatus and licensing
operators to bring order out of the
present chaos of jazz bands, ser
mons, crop reports, sporting serv-
ices, concerts and what-not, run
ming simultaneously on the same
wave lengths.
Protest Entered
Vigorous protest was entered by
the war and navy departments
against a provision which stipulates
that whenever apparatus is used for
shall come under supervision of the
commerce division.
The navy protested that navy oper-
ators in many cases would have to
obtain license from the commerce de-
partment if the section was retained.
Secretary Hoover said he would
confer with Secretary DENLY in an
effort to reach an accord on that fea-
ture. but he insisted that the navy
should not be permitted equal priv
ileges.
The secretary said that $50 broad
casting stations were in operation.
and that the interference in the air
came largely from them. The broad
casting problem, he said, is under
mining the useful possibilities of the
whole art of wireless. Thousands of
requests, he said, are arriving each
month that some regulatory action be
taken. Some cities has as many as
20 broadca sting stations.
X. p. Gregg, representing the Ma
tional Radio Chamber of Commerce;
Paul Cooley, representing a number
of radio publica TONS; Hiram P.
Maxim of Hartford, representing the
American Radio Relay league, and
representatives of telegraph and tele-
phone companies agreed that some
legislation should be enacted i'm
mediately to untangle the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
MOORE BUSTED BY
CITY COMMISSION;
ARNOLD SUCCEEDS
Bitter Words Exchanged in
Long Session. Harrison's
Vote Deciding Factor in
Factor in Long Fight
Continued From Page one)

arose There was silence throughout
the room as Commissioner Harrison.
in measured words, narrowed the
issue down to whether the city gov
eminent would sanction or disap-
prove certain Irregularities in George
MGore's pay rolls that were admitted
by the defense. He declared that he
would have preferred the matter to
have been settled differently, but
that since the president of the com
mission had put the issue straight
from the shoulder by presenting the
resolution for Moore's dismissal 1t
was the duty of the commission to
face and weigh the charges and act
upon them without delay.
HarrisOn's Vote Decisive
Commissioner Harrison. whose vote
was the deciding factor. since it was
understood that Commissioner Clue
would stand with McLendon, declared
that while, as Commissioner Dickson
claimed. there was not conclusive evil
dence of criminal intent on the par.
of George Moore. there was ample
evidence that even admission of ir-
Irregularities which the commission
could not afford to condone. He said
he did not see how he could do other
than vote for the presidents resolu-
ton.
Mrs. Mary Eehols had spoken jast
before nmissioner Harrison. AND
declared that she would vote against
the resolution. she said that there
were evidences of indiscretiQns on the
part of George Moore, Commissioner
Dickson and the entire commission,
but that there did not appear to be
evidence of dishonesty on the part of
Moore
W
by the commi ssion in the afternoon,
eight presented by the prosecution
and six by the defense Moore was
also placed on the stand and interro-
gated President McLendon and Com
missioner Dickson conducted most Of
the investigation, although other
commissioners interposed occasional
inquiries. Commissioner Harrison,
V no had been absent during the COM
mission conferences on the charges,
que STONED almost all the witnesses
on few points.
Witnesses produced by McLendon
for the prosecution were: H. Marvin
Taylor. city comptroller: II. C. Propst
and J. r. Moser. police officers; F. V.
Daley and NJ. Eisman of the n. l..
Pierce National Detective agency;
Frank Prince, paying teller of the
First National bank; H. L. Cage, pro-
prietor Of the Florence Hotel Drv
Cleaning shop. and Claude Shill, pay
ing teller of the American Trust and
Savings bank.
Witnesses produced by Dickson for
the defense, besides Moore, were: J.
{. Lindsay, James Hughes, II. A.
Howard and !. A. Taylor, employees
of the street department, and c. c.
McMullen of the White Star dairy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
NO EXTRA SESSION
Of NE VI CONCRES IS
IS NOW PROBABLE
Enactment of Shipping Meas
ure Practically Assured.
Filibuster Against Bill Not
Yet Determined
WASHINGTON BUREAU. 4
THE AGE-HERALD



Conservative members of the SEN
ate. of both parties, incline to the
belief that there will be no extraor-
binary session after March 3, and that
the administration shipping pro-
gram will be enacted into law
All that could force an extraor-
binary session. 1t is limited at the
White House, would be the defeat of
certain of the major appropriation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
SECRETARY FALL
VIII LRETIRE FROM
HARDING CAb|NE I
Second Break in Official Fam
lily to Come March 3--De-
feated Scion May
Be Named

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Secretary
Fall of the interior department will
retire from office March 4 it was an
nouneed today at the White House
to return to the practice of law and
the conduct of private business af-
fairs in New Mexico. President Hard
ing, who is not prepared to name his
successor, was said to ave made every
effort to retain the cabinet officer
and to have rendered him, without
avail, an appointment to the supreme
court bench to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Justice
Pitney.
Secretary Fall later said that the
only impelling cause was the condi
ton of his own affairs, and took &C.
casion to deny reports that he had re-
signed to accept a place as counsel
for an oil corporation, or that any
friction existed between himself and
associates.
AS senator, Mr.. Fall was personal
friend and associate of Mr.. Harding
before entering the administration. 1t
was understood when he accepted the
portfolio that he might not serve
throughout the administration, as
drorth and cattle market conditions
in New Mexican territory. where his
market interests lie, were said to
have claim on his attention.
Four thousand pounds of rose petals
yield only about 20 ounces of altar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03

FELL CITY, Ala, Jan 81 spe-
cial, )-Miss Harvey entertained a
gay band Of young men and women
with a new years party Monday eve
Ming. Some OF those present werei
Miss Sarah Fowler, Miss Willie Mae
Miller Miss Johnie Mae Mode, Miss
Mary Miller Miss Eppie Smith and
Miss Alice Harvey. Manual Shines
Bartic Shines, Harmon Gray, otto
EsWurzcl Frank Miller. Julian
Morris, Charles Fay. Claud Deascn
and William Wlllingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
PRESENT ARGUMENT

wASHINGTON.-The federal gov
eminent presented argument in the
supreme court Tuesday to sustain its
request that the court give priority
to nom competent Indians of the five
civilized tribes in the distribution of
the assets of the insolvent Oklahoma
state bank at Guthrie.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
TAX ASSESSORS MEET

Tax assessors of Alabama will meet
in Montgomery Saturday. The terse
announcement was made today and
no word was said which would in
dictate the reason for the call. How
ever. it is remembered that next
Tuesday is the date for the open
ing of the quadrennial session of the
Legislature. The sheriff. elect met
Monday afternoon.
Roy r. Dillon, tax assessor of JEFF
ferson county, issued the call for the
meeting the presumption being that
the tax assessors will submit bills
which they believe the legislature
should enact into law during its ses-
ctr
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
Sea Food Conference

I. T Quinn, state commissioner of
COT servation, today announced that
all persons interested in the develop
ment of the sea food industry on the
coast surrounding Mobile had been
called to meet in conference at Mo-
bile Thursday for the purpose of cor
sidering such legislation as they be-
lieve u be necessary for the develop
ment.
Members of the legislature from
counties bordering on the gulf coast
have been invited to attend the con-
ference and submit their views. Per-
sons interested in the sea food in
Gustry contend that Alaba ma laws DO
not permit the development of the in
dustry to the point already reached
and being reached by other states on
the gulf coast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
JUDGE A. 4. EVANS
RESIGNS PLACE ON
TAX COMMISSION
Immediately Appointed Spe-
CiaI Assistant Attorney Gen.
eraI by Davis Succeeds
MayfieId
CONTINUED From P-g. one)

of convenience and necessity permit
ting the construction of transmits
sion line into the town of Dadeville.
The mayor of the city requested the
pany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
SPANISH WAR VETS TO
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

Officers electsof Birmingham Camp
No. /, United Spanish War Veterans,
VIII be installed Tuesday night at
O'clock at the United Temple on
Fourth avenue, to which the public
is cordially invited.
A patriotic program with musical
features has been provided and
among the speakers will be Barto
johnson, department vice comman-
der, of Montgomery; John "A. Holms,
camp adjutant and E. f. Spangen-
berg, department commander.
Dave Williams, the Southern Har-
mony Four, and Henley School or
chestra, are on the musical part OF
the program.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03
coRpoHATIoNs MusT PAY

Warning was issued by William T..
Cobb, secretary of state, today that
every foreign corporation doing bust
ness in Alabama is required by law to
pay permit fee of $40 at once. Fail
ure to pay the fee Gill cancel the
permit to do busineSs in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-01-03

d.cated, as several senators are un-
Gerstood to be~"on the fence
Senator Underwood, though oppos-
ing subsidy, thinks the bill will be
enacted. Senator Harrison is au-
thority for the statement that demo-
Gratis agree with the President that
there should be no extrenr dinass
session.