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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
C, OF c, DIRECTORS
GIVE LUNCHEON TO
RETIRING SECRETARY

The Board of Directors of the Au-
gusta Chamber OF Commerce met Fri
day noon and gave farewell lunch
con to retiring Secretary George Z.
Clarke who leaves at the end of the
current month to assume thH secre-
taryship of the PawtuckeU Qi. ID
Chamber Of Commerce.
The following resolution was UNI
ranimously adopted by the board:
Resolved, that the Augusta Cham
Der OF Commerce spread upon it's
records its appreciation of the. high
character OF the service of its retiring
secretary, Mr.. George C.. Clarke, and
his untiring and successful efforts to
establish the Chamber of Commerce
on a basis which has met with the
general approval Of Augusta citi-
Zens. The Board OF Directors do
hereby wish him every success in his
new field of service"
Secretary Clarke very feelingly re-
sponded and thanked the board for
their m&ny good wishes. He spoke
of the fine cooperation given him in
his work here and of the fine Charac-
ter of the men with whom he has
been associated.
The financial report OF Secretary
| Clarke showeN the excellent condi-
| ton Of the organization. 1t closes up
! its third year with assets OF $9S2.29,
not including inventory of furniture
| and equipment and no liabilities.
| There is sufficient cash on hand to
carry on the work until the new dues
begin TO come in. This is an excellent
record and shows that the money af-
fairs of the. organization have been
handled in business-like manner.
The following men were voted IN as
new members of .he Chamber Of
Commerce: Mayor Ernest l.. Mclean.
Henry a. Briggs Capital City Motor
! Coz: Wallace ;. Laid; Charles +.
Penney: Harry A. -diller (Hersey
Shoe Storc): Quality Shoe store:
Daniel W. Sexton: W. d. Hutchins:
John A. Legro &c. f.. Davis Il Coz:
! Gregoire & Pellegrini; and ,he Ar
mold Roberts Co, represented by Mr..
| Bond.
A preliminary report of the re-
newal membership campaign showed
! that good progress has been made and
! the board authorized its continuance,
| the next report to he made at the
regular meeting of May Z.
! The secretary's duties at this
meeting were handled by the new
secretary, Herbert A. Folsom, it be-
| ing his first meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Farce Comedy Not
New to Vivian Martin

Farce comedy is not new to Vivian
Martin, screen star, who, with Lynne
Overman and the original New York
company. comes to the Augusta
Opera House on Wednesday, May 2,
in Just Married" This play just
completed a run Of four months at
the Plymouth Theatre in Boston.
A little more than four years ago
Vivian Martin, Broadway juvenile,
left New York to take fling at NOV
ing pictures in California. Up to
that time she had appeared in many
comedies but had gained real recog-
milton for her work in the two George
NJ. Cohan farces, "Officer 666" and
stop Thief
During the four years that Miss
Martin worked at the Famous Play
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

ers studios in Los Angeles she APP
pearcd in from nine to eleven pic
lures each season. Weary of the
routine Of the studio she came east.
Her first intention was merely to
fake a, much needed rest and have
d look at New York, hut 4 round of
the theatres convinced her she could
never be happy until she returned to
her first love.
Miss Martin has not entirely given
up her screen career. She recently
contracted TO do several more pic
lures at the completion of her just
Married' engagement. The box Of
ice sale beGins tuday.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

George c. Clarke. who has resigned
from the secrctaryship of the Augusta
Chamber of Commerce. will on Sunday
preach his farewell sermon at the
church in Readtield. where he has been
serving for the past three years, Mr..
Clarke is well liked by tho residents
OF the town and his going will leave a
place hard to fill. At this service abe
capital City Quartet. which has been
very popular at Rcadfeld. will furnish
the music. This quartet is composed
of Mr.. Clarke and David Campboll.
tenors. and Albra Rand and Manlcy
Haskell BASES.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

The members of r. b. Capen Re-
bekah lodge are requested to meet at
$50 Sunday morning at Odd Fellows
hali, to accompany the Odd Fellows
10 st, Marks Episcopal church
where they will attend the annivers-
airy services of the /. o. O. f. All
Nisltlng Rebekahs are cordially invit-
cd to join them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

The lecture at the Y. NJ. C. A. Au-
Susta Sunday at go will be on "An-
gels This lecture will be given by
Evangelist Maurice r. Bailey. Jf
you are interested in Spiritualism
you should hear this lecture. All
welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Love Of Fame Is Theme of "Noto
riety'

.oSS W ! o''e - 'ucH1S " NotO-
riety"
Mary Alden. the pretty young
screen star who amazed film fans
when she took the part Of a G0-year-
old mother in The Old Nest.".i is an
other of the stars in the cast. Her
successes include leading roles in
Common Clay '"The objectionable
SIM" "Erstwhle Susan" The Bro
ken Butterfly" Trust Your Wife,"
"Milestones," and a score of others.
She brings tears in a heart rending
scene of "Notoricty" where she
bursts oN in burning attack
against the craze for popularity that
grips the young girl of today.
Rod La ROGUE. who takes the
part OF defender Of the innocent girl
in "Notoriety." is winning his place
as a popular screen idol. His record
Of past performance includes Great
or Than Love-" 1.-The Discarded Wo-
man" Paying the Piper" etc. This
young actor is said to combine looks
and talent. His work in "Notoriety"
at the Colonial where he carries one
Of the climaxes Of the action, sup
lies the main thrill of the story.
Richard Travers fills the part of
the well meaning mischief-maker in
az toriety." He was one of the
stars of 1.-THE White Moll," "The
Mountain Woman" and 'Rider of
the King Log"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
THE Sin Fiood''-A Perfect Picture
with a Perfect Cast

Some photOplays are good enter
tainment; others give one the feel
ing that one is witnessing life itself
on the screen. The Sin Flood" the
new Goldwyn picture now being
shown at the Opera House today for
the last times, is the latter type. The
heholder is carried along with the
fortunes OF the characters in the
story and never is permitted to be-
lieve that what is Transporting is not
as real as real life This is a tri-
umph of the screen art, which few
pEotOplay producers have been able
to achieve.
The story of THE Sin Flood" de-
picts the changes in the characters
of ten men and one woman who are
trapped in a fashionable cafe by q
flood in a Mississippi river town.
How their characters change under
the stress of facing almost certain
death makes one of the most I'M
usual pictures ever produced.
Frank Lloyd directed the picture.
Helene Chadwick is the only woman
in a cast which includes James
Kii'kwood. Richard Dix, Ralph Lewis
and several. other wcIl-known
players.
A twO-rcel Western drama. blue
Blood and Red" Screen Snapshots.
and Aesops Film Fables round out
a grand week and program. Three
shows today. at 2.1J with all seats
81 cents. and at 6 and s o'clock at
% and So cents.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
Boy Crushed to Death

Sherman Station, Me-, April e.
The three years old son of Forrest
Bragg of this place fell from his
fathers wagon today and was
crushed to death under the wheels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Burliegh Martin re-
Turned Thursday from BOSTON where
~, .Mey nave been passing a few DAYS.
Aney dfove over the road bring a
new car to this city,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

Inc chemical truck from the Hart
lord fire station was called out at
1850 Friday morning for a grass fire
"a the cemetery on the east side Of
the river. No damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

dancing are anticipating a splendid
evenings entertainment.
A number Of good reserved seats
can still be secured at Sections Drug
Store for tonight's play and dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

there Will be meeting of Capital
Grange. No. 24S. at G. A. r. hau this
evening at o'clock. A good prorra m
desired. :"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28

Mrs. j. H. Breen of 1874 Grove street
mas gone to, Rockland, where she will
S,sis at her former home Tor few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
AUGUSTA LOCALS

MISS EVELYN Chamberlain is passing
with relatives. 'i'o"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-04-28
LOCAL NOTICE

w. C. 7. u. food sale THIS after
noon from 8 to o'clock AZ Mrs.
B:aSc's store on-State street. apr2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
NAVY IS "HAMSTRUNG"
 ADMIRAL SIMS SAYS
Declares Control Should Be Entirely
 In Authorities Hands

PASADENA, Cal, April 3.-The United States navy on the Pacific coast is "hamstrung." 1t was asserted by Rear Admiral William S. Sims, U. S. N, retired, before several hundred citizens here at the California lnsti- tute of Technology last night.
 The matter of placing defenses Is purely a military problem, said Ad- miral Sims, and should be worked out by experts Communities and citizens using their influence to break down decisions of the military board, in or der to have army bases placed to their commercial advantage. are selfish and unpatriotic," he declared.
 Admiral Sims characterized the &C., ton of Congress In cutting down the navy forces from 125,000 to S7,O00 as purely assanine." He also referred to certain Californian" who Is umshoeing" about Washington tell ing dreadful stories of Japanese me- mace in particular localities"
 At the present time" asserted Ad- miral Sims, Congress Is spending the huge sum of 300.000.000 a year to support navy which would go down to defeat at the hands of fleet 100 per cent equipped. and they are spending that money in just this way. merely because they think they are pleasing the voters"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
NATION DEMANDS NEW FOREIGN P0LICY-C0X
Democratic Leader Says Harding
 Forced to Accepet League Court

ATLANTA. April 3.-President Harding's action in recommending American membership in the inter- national court of justice "is but am other proof of a resalute public opin- ion against the policy of aloofness." James M. Cox, former governor of Ohio, declared here today in an ad- dress at a breakfast given in his honor.
 Obviously, both Harding and Hughes were compelled to accept it." the democratic presidential candidate in 1920 asserted, and nothing could be more absurd than for the Presi- next session of Congress on this view. IL is not matter of the President converting the country; the country has converted the Presi- dent. because, in his message to Con- gress. he said. public opinion in this country is pre- ponderingly for it.
 Mr. Cox declared that another striking coincidence In connection, with the recommendation was Sec retary Hughes insistance that We be given part In the selection of judges. He is the one man in the world, who, alone and exclusively, prevented America from participating in the nominations for judges when the court was initiated"
 Others at the breakfast included Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta Constitution; John s. Cohen. editor of the Atlanta Journal; John s. Bri,5 of the Atlanta Journal and C. J. Haden of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
Shelby County Cases Cited in Which Four Men Were Sen-
 tenced Last Year to Five
 Years in Penitentiary for Act Similar to Bowling Outrage
CARGO IS LATEST SUSPECT RELEASED ON S3,OOO BOND
Disappearance of Warrants For Ford and Cargo At Court House Tuesday Added
 Element of Mystery to Tense
 Situation Existing in Case

Alleged members of the band which abducted and flogged Dr. J. D. Dow ling last May will face prosecution in the United States district court un- less they are convicted In the state courts, (. W. Mcthail, department of justice agent. stated Tuesday. This Is the first definite statement that action will be taken against the men under the provisions of the United States penal code.
 McPhail said the state courts would be given first opportunity to handle the cases against the men and that 9 failure to convict would result in fed session of the federal grand jury is in August. and 1t is said that if no action has been taken by the state at that time the United States will proceed under authority of the fed eral anti-conspiracy statute. MT. Me Phail did not think the calling of a special session of the federal grand jury probable.
 Compares Shelby Case.
 The department of justice agent compared the flogging of pr Dowl- ing to similar case in Shelby coun- ty, where four men were sentenced last September to serve five years each in federal prison by the United States court. Should the Bowling case reach the United States court. the same procedure will be followed in 1t as in the Shelby county case. Me- Phail said.
 On the eve of the resumption of the investigation of the flogging by the state grand jury, which will be or ganized Monday. the names of seven of the alleged members of the flog- in po otf v ha me tc Three of these, w. M. Yerby, Porter Newman and E. c. Jacks are under indictment on charges of Kidnapping and assault with intent to murder. Two others. J. r. Ford and Sam Cargo are on bond. c. w. Tyson. who is alleged to have made a statement to officers admitting being a member of the party that Kidnapped Dr. Bowling and naming nine others, Is in the city
 (COntfnued m Page TwO.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
COLVlN IS PRESIDENT
Grocers And Butchers Elect Officers
 At Annual Meeting

J. E. Colvin, leading Avondale merchant and for many years ac- tive in the affairs of the Birming- ham Retail Grocers and Butchers as- sociation, was elected president of the organization at the annual meet ing held at the Chamber of Com merce. J. M. Sparks. Ensley, was re- elected first vice president; F. F. Hooper was elected second vice presi- dent and H. P. Osment treasurer.
 The reports of the outgoing ad- minia&ration showed more than 100 per cent increase In business. Con gratulations were extended the lS2l- 23 administration for efficient work and the good report was given a hearty approval.
 Retiring President Paul H. Shrop- shire talked at length on the pro- gram made by the association dur- ing the two years in which he served as the leader, and congratulated the other officers and directors for their .co-operation. President Colvin an nounced that he would appoint the board of directors and special com mittees in a few days. Vice Presi- dent I. M, Sparks and Treasurer II. r. Osment made short talks Tn Wnlch they pledeed their hest efforts In helping to make the new year suc- cess.
 Secretary Editor B. c. Apperson, in his annual report, called attention to the cooperation that had been given the association by manufactur- CTS and wholesalers in helping 10 promote the work of the association. He expressed his hope that the mem bership would cooperate With the new officers in which he felt sure would make the 1923-24 term an even more profitable one than last years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
ASKS FOR RULING ON BOIL WEEVIL POISON
Harris Seeks To Lower Tariff On
 Calcium Arsenate

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The At torney General has been asked by the Secretary of the Treasury for an opinion as to what Congress in pass ing the present law intended should be done with reference to calcium arsenate which Is used extensively in the south in the fight upon the hoIl weevil. This action was taken at the request of Senator Harris, democrat, of Georgia and other sena- tors from the south, according to correspondence made public here today.
 Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury Moss in requesting an opinion of the Attorney General stated that the decision was wanted on the "question whether there Is not some provision In .he free list of the tar If act under which calcium arsenate may be admitted free of duty"
 The treasury departments letter pointed out that calcium arsenate Is not specifically provided for by name in the tariff act. Because of the omission it was necessary for the treasury department to determine whether or not duty should be i'm posed upon 1t. The department has determined that calcium arsenate was dutiable as a chemical salt" at the rate of 25 per cent ad valorem,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
CHICAGO DEMOCRATS WIN BIG VICTORY
REMARKABLE FLIGHT OF ARMY AIRPLANES ENDS AT WASHINGTON
Porto Rican Trip Points To New Method of
 Defense

WASHINGTON April 3.-The six tonic, Texas. month ago on a 6,0oo- mile flight to Porto Rico and thence to Washington. landed at Boiling field today, bringing to successful conclusion one of the most remarka- ble pioneer flights ever attempted by the army air service. Secretary Weeks extended the official welcome to the 12 pilots who made the trip and directed that citation be placed in their records crediting them prop erly with their achievement.
 Air service officials said the flight negotiated by land planes over wide stretches of water and strange land areas without accident and schedule splendidly illustrated the role air craft could take In the scheme Of national defense. Capt. Thomas G. Lanphier, in command of the squad ron, also pointed to this possibility. He declared Porto Rico formed the logical base of action for an air force against enemy fleets approaching the Panama Canal from the Atlantic side. adding that 1t had been proved possi- ble, as. result of the flight just made, to concentrate the air force at Porto Rico within "A hours and attack the enemy fleet or lombard land bases within radius of 500 miles.
 Major General Patrick. chief of the army air service, also called at tention to the part aircraft could play In defending the country and providing quick communication be- tween the continental United States and the island possessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
SEEK TO THROW OUT RESTRAINING ORDER
Claim Service Not Obtained In Barge
 Line Case

ST. LOUIS. April 3.-Counsel for roll and Colonel T. o. Ashburn. chief United States District Attorney Car of the division of inland waterways and coastwise service of the war de- partment, today filed motion to throw out the federal temporary re- straining order against seizure by the government of the Coltra barge line.
 The motion alleged service was never obtained on Colonel Ashburn, who. with Mir Carroll. is named de- fendant in the order. and Federal Judge Paris set next Saturday for hearing on the motion.
 The motion was filed when the hearing was called in federal court for the defendants to show cause why the order should not be made permanent.
 Colonel Ashburn seized the Goltra fleet. composed of four towboats and 19 barges, for the war department on allegations that Richard F. Goltra, democratic national committeeman from Missouri and lessee of the fleet, violated his contract with the government. Goltra denies this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
CLARK AND HOWARD WOULD PROVE AL|B|
Eight Witnesses Testify in Herrin
 Riots Trial at Marion. III.

MARION. H., April 3.-(By Tsso- ciated Press. )-Eight eye witnesses were called to the stand by the de- fense in the Herrin riots trial today in an effort to establish positive alibis for Otis Clark and Oscar How ard, two of the six defendants.
 ''If there is going to be any mur- dering. I'll quit right now" three witnesses declared they had heard Clark say in a speech to crowd of men. many of them armed, who had taken 4S non-union workers from the mine of the Southern Illi- nois Coal company.
 Witnesses for the state previously had identified Clark as having made tn espeech urging the killing of the prisoners.
 Clark and Howard. it was charged by the state. then marched on with the crowd and its prisoners to Moak Crossing where they took c. K. Me Dowell. crippled superintendent of the mine, from the line and led him to the spot where his body was found shortly afterwards.
 Defense witnessed testified that Clark and Howard were mile away at the time Mcdowell was shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
BREACH IN RANKS OF
 KU KLUX KHAN SEEN AT OFFICIAL PALACE
Simmons Regains Control of Organization Through
 Coup d'Etat

ATLANTA, Ga. April 3.-Ku Klux Klansmen from all sections of the country were reported en route here tonight as William J. Simmons, founder of the order, exerted the temporary control over the organiza- : tion given him by the Fulton su perior court early today in appoint ing Dr. Fred B. Johnson, of San An tonio, Texas, as chief of staff. and placing him in actual charge of the imperial palace
 The Atlanta Constitution will pub fish tomorrow that within the fast 4s hours 1t has been reliably in formed that approximately 6,ooo klansmen have gathered here to lend their influence and support to Sim mons in his move against Dr. H. " Evans. imperial wizard, and other imperial officers of the Knights oi the ku Klux klan.
 The break between Simmons, whe holds the rank of imperial emperor | in the klan, and the imperial wizard occurred last week whsn Simmons l anounced that he would found ant sponsor an organization for womer whose policies and purposes would bt i along the same lines at those of the klan The imperial wizard issuet proclamation forbidding klansmer to eSpOuse Sucn an orsanlzalloh. The coup d'etat of Simmons. the Constitution will publish seemed com plete today as Chief of Staff John son. his appointee, took charge of the imperial palace. pr. ohnson com missoned several members of the order who are known to be friendly with Simmons. to fill the various of fees temporarily and to carry on the routine affairs at headQuarters.
 When the new officials commits stoned by the Simmons faction ap- peared at the palace to assume charge, it is said. they were told by guards and other subordinate at taches that the imperial wizard and his associates were out of the city Dr. Evans was reported to be in New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-04
MINES SENTENCED
Must Go Back To Jail Upon Fraud
 Ch0rGe

ATLANTA. Ga.. April 3.--yictor E. Innes of Texas and Nevada and late
 the Georgia penitentiary, must go baSt to prison. At the conclusion of the third chapter of the mysterious disappearance of Mrs. Eloise Neims Dennis and Beatrice Nelms in San Antonio. Texas. about 10 years ago, Innes was sentenced to serve five years in the federal prison and pay fine of $1,000 In the United States district court here today.
 A jury deliberated six minutes on evidence which had been presented during the last seven days while Innes was on trial on the charge of using the mails to derraud.
 The sentence was the second passed against the defendant as a direct re- suit of the disappearance of Mrs. Dennis and Miss Nelms. He was con- victed here in 1916 and sentenced to serve seven years on larceny charge. Prior to that Innes had been released in a Texas court on charge of murdering the two women through g legal technicality in the Texas law involving the Corpus delicti' phase.