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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
GRIM BATTLE IS NOW SEEN IN PROGRESS

ESSEN. Jan. 20.-A grim game is being played by the French and Ger mans along the valleys of the Ruhr and the Rhine. For every turn whereby the French and Belgian oc- cupation forces register tactical or military advantage, the German residents carry out a new form Of passive resistance. s~seru
 The day was hectic with suc- cession of arrests of high German quickly followed with clocklike pre- cision by protests, strikes of experts, manual laborers and other employees who stuck doggedly by Berlin's in- yaders. The workers council dis cussed with Lord Mayor Luther the advisability of calling out some of the 5000 postal, telegraph and tele- phone workers in general sympa- thetic strike, but the decision will not be announced until tomorrow. 4 large part of the forces at the va rious mines whose directors were ar rested, responded almost immedi- ately with protest strikes or strike ultimatums expiring early next week. The French authorities sent additional troops to guard the mines
 The people of Essen awoke this morning to find all the private banks closed because a patrol had been placed over the Reichsbank and the personel of this institution re- fused to continue at their duties. Be- sides a number of small concerns there are 20 large private banks in Essen.
 Business Men Anxious.
 Bushes men anticipate a serious stoppage of trade in case the suspen- sion of banking continues. Essen's larger financial institutions have un- usually secure backing, it is reliably stated. The Reichsbank, which is d branch of the central Reichsbank in Berlin, has an extraordinarily large daily turnover on account of the concentration of heavy industry in the Ruhr. It is said that it handles at least 2.200, 000.O00 marks daily for wages of the Ruhr mipers alone. Furthermore, it has the issuance of the governments legal tender and performs other functions the same as the mother bank at Berlin.
 A leading official of the Essen Chamber of Commerce, conversing with the Associated Press correspond ent today, pointed out that thegRuhr occupation meant a considerable loss in trade already for the United States and South American exporters He said that virtually all the lard con- sumed in the Ruhr co1es from the United States and also most of the other fats. Frozen beef is imported from South America and frozen pork mainly from the United States. Since the beginning of the year. when the threats of occupation became partic- ularly marked, the prices of those commodities, as well as others, had risen by leaps and bounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
LOST AVIATOR REACHES DAYTON, O., IN SAFETY

DAYTON, O., Jan. 20.-Lieut. G. V. McPike, an army aviator, stationed at Wflber Wright field here, and who was believed to have been lost since last Thursday in the West Virginia mountains, arrived here tonight on train from Mount Sterling, ky.
 He explained his absence by stat ing that he had landed his plane in the country near Mount Sterling where he had been mistaken for a revenue officer and had difficulty proving an alibi.
 Lieutenant McPike landed after having been lost in a cloud and not Knowing where he was, walked until he found native with a horse and wagon who was prevailed to drive him ito Mount Sterling, where he caught a train for Dayton.
 McPike was en route from Boiling Field, Washington, D. C., to Dayton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21


 very soon in Europe a collapse of the organization of civilized society on that continent such as we have never seen.
 "The possibility of this must fill the minds of all with anxiety. But under this cloud I have always hoped to see the situation saved by the common sense, wisdom and sa- gacity of this country. You are farther away from the scene than we are and can take more de- tached view of the matter and your influence is overpowering. I have thought that maybe from the United States would come some fresh idea to deal with these great problems with which the afflicted world is graphing"
 He said he was convinced the Washington conferences on the British debt to America had made progress and the adjournment can only mean temporary delay in arriving at final settlement that will bring these two great peoples together in a matter which is dis turbing to both"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
ASTHMA CURED
 BEFORE YOU PAY

MT. J. D. Lane. a chemist located at S03 Lane Bldg. St. Mary's, Kans.g has discovered a simple home rem edy for Asthma. Mir. Lane has so much confidence in his ability to cure that he will send a regular SIPS bottle free, postpaid. to any sufferer who will write him. His of- fer is that he Is to be paid for 1t if 1t cures. If not, your report can- cells the charge. If you suffer from Asthma. write him today. Send no money-just your name and address will do.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
ku kLUx ACTIVITIES
 BLAMED FOR DEATH

MONROE. La, Jan. 2o.-ku Kiux Klan activities in Warehouse parish were the cause of the killing last night of John r. Parker. Jr.. of this city by Carey Calhoun of Bastrop, his cousin. accc rding to evidence ad- duced at d coroner's inquest held here late today The jurys verdict holds that Parker came to his death by a gun shot wound inflicted in a scuffle with Calhoun. There were no recommendations.
 Parker was a former sheriff of ouachita parish and a captain in the Rainbow division in the World war.
 Calhoun, who is under arrest, is being held here pending action by the district attorney. who is now in Bas- trop.
 In voluntary statement to the coroner's jury. Calhoun declared the argument resulting in the killing arose out tf a discussion of the Ku Klux Klan activities and particularly as to the testimony given at tho Bastrop open hearing by Jim Norsc- worthy
 Calhoun said the shot was fired ac- cidentally at the time both he and Parker were scuffling to secure pos. session of gun following an argu- ment.
 'We had been drinking all day. Wess Saunders. Jack and myself. and in the evening went to Bessie Jones house for supper before going to Jacks plantation" Calhoun said.
 We took one drink after another and then commenced talking about the Mer Rouge affair. We discussed Norsworthy's testimony and one word led to another until he slapped me and I slapped him back
 Then he hit me, and l hit him back. and both of us seeing pistol made grab for it. During the scuf- fle the gun went off"
 Saunders testified he was asleep at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
THREE NE W NAMES ADDED TO ROSTER 0F MOB MEMBERS
States Probe of Masked Band Depredations in Warehouse Parish Moves For
 ward Rapidly
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 masked and he asserted that he was positive of the identity.
 Captain Skipwith said late today that after a consultation with his lawyers he was going before the American public and explain my views.'
 Would Meet Charges
 'In the meantime. however" he this afternoon for my home in worry about, except if I have been implicated, l and the rest of the fel- lows wou uld like to get an immediate trial. We are ready to meet all charges squarely
 Granting Burnett bail today will deny us any chance for an im- mediate hearing. While Burnett was still being held a prisoner we had the opportunity of demanding a hearing. His relatives insisted, how ever, that he be granted bond because of his physical condition.
 When l return here Monday l think I will be ina frame of mind tc issue statement that will not only voice my sentiments, but those residing in this parish
 Burnett,A who was arrested the lat ter part of last month on an affi- davit urging murder became i'll while in Jail here and was removed to a hospital in Shreveport. He was re- leased today on 5000 bail when he returned to Bastrtp
 Coco to Meet Parker
 Testimony brought at the hearing up to the middle of this week was devoted entirely to delving into gen. eral activities of masked men in the parish. Attempts to identify mem- bers of the band which Kidnapped Daniel and Richard began Thursday and Newt Gray was the first Che named. Burnett's name was brought out next and the other three came to- day
 Sidney Rogers, the Mer Rouge youth who reported yesterday that he had been held up near Mer Rouge Thursday night by a masked party but was permitted to proceed when he established his identity, was brought here today by agents of the federal department Of justice. It had been planned to place him on the stand but he recited his story to At torney General Coco and Assistant Seth Guion and was allowed to. re- turn to Mer Rouge.
 Attorney General Coco left here this afternoon for Baton Rouge where he was called by Governor Parker for a conference tomorrow concerning the investigation as>to the hooded band activities. The attor- ney general was summoned t1' Baton Rouge by the governor during a tele- phne conversation.
 Much of today's testimony had to do with the experience of C.-E. Os- borne, and several of his kin with a ''vigilant committed" which in- vtlved the receipt of letters warning them to leave the country and flog- ging of Fl. c. Osborne, a brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
1le of Heroic Rescue Is Told By Members of Ships Crew
THE WEATHER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2O.-Alabama and Mississippi: Cloudy Sunday showers in interior; Monday clear Ing and colder.
 Tennessee;s Rain Sunday; Monday clearing and colder
 I0GAI DATA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
BIG LIQUOR HAUL IS MADE ON MOBILE BAY

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 20.--Deputy sheriffs today searching the steamer West Chatala at this port seized champagne. cognac and other fine li- quors north $5.000. The vessel came here from New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21

the time the shooting occurred and never heard the pistol fired.
 Bessie Jones is a negress. She has fled Parker was killed with a .45 calibre revolver that belonged to the woman.
 The body of Parker will be inter red tomorrow with full military honors.
 Calhoun. who has admitted he was a klansman, was witness at Bas- trop at the open hearing investigat- ing black hooded mob activities and he testified as having escorted Wil- liam Noteworthy to the home or Captain J. K. Skipwith. exalted cyelops of the Morehause klan. and arranged a conference between Noteworthy and Skipwith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21

odorous, than those among which they advanced.
 No Members Lost.
 And yet, it is added, the region, now that it has been studied, would seem safer than city street, for not a single member of the several parties was lost Reports brought back so impressed the President of the United States that he immedi- ately set 1t aside as national monu- ment, some day to become park comparable only by the Yellowstone, and like nothing else on earth for its amazing wonders.
 The writer, after apologizing for his necessary use of superlatives, admits the fear that he, like Jim Bridger, who heralded the Yellow stones marvels, might be set down as Munchausen until future gem erations should vindicate. He adds:
 Many times also .have I been thankful for the tools which modern invention has placed in our hands. With kodaks and half tones and motion pictures to record our dis coveries, our advantage over the old time explorer VITO could supplement his accounts with nothing better than sketches, was enormous"
 Many of Dr. Griggs marvellous photographs are included to show the wonders of the region ana the text of the book forms a valuable contribution to the scientists store of information about volcanoes and the many phenomena that accom- pany eruptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
FOR

Grip, Grippe, La Grippe, h. fluenza, Colds, call it what you please, "Seventy-seven" is needed 300.
 s Upon recovery take Humph- reys' Tonic Tablets No. 24, price soc.
 Medical Book in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German sent free, tells all.
 At Drug Stores. or sent on remittance or c. O, D, Parcel Post Humphreys' Homeo. Medicine Company l66 William Street, New York.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21

NEW YORK, Jan. 2o.--Something- whether 1t be the war, or bolshevism. or the unbeatable spirit of romance something. anyway. has made royalty safe for Cupid.
 For in four years there have been nc less than three love matches In the British royal family, the one group of royal ties in all Europe which is most popular and most truly "a going concern" The latest of these three romances las just been mace public with the announcement by King George and Queen Mary Of the be4rothal of the Duke of York, their second son, the brother of the Prince of Wales, to Elizabeth Bowes- Lyon, daughter of the Earl and Coun- tess of Strathmere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
MINE UNION OFFICIALS RELEASED FROM PRISON

PITTSBURG. Kan. Jan. 20.--Alex- ander Hcwat, former president or district 14 United Mine Workers or America, who. with five of his col iegaues was released from the Craw- ford county jail at Girard today, Still IS technically under two other Jali sentences.
 Howat, August Dorchy, former vice president; John Fleming, James Me Ilwrath. Willard Titus and H. Earl Maxwell were released today on parole by Judge Wooley of the dis trict court. The men had served 266 days of year sentence.
 Judge Wooley said the application filed today by counsel for the pris- oners. mentioned only the year sen tence they were serving and said nothing concerning the indefinite sentence imposed against the men requiring Imprisonment until they consented to testify before the Kan sas industrial court
 Judge Frank Boss of the Cherokee county district court, announced to- night at Columbus that he was not in a position to require Howat to com plete a six months jail sentence In that county for conviction of violat- ing the industrial law until the state makes the first move.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
People of Ruhr Valley Brought Brought to Realization Paris Is Determined
 to Collect
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drawing wages of from 800 to 500 marks hourly, manage to live fairly comfortably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21

D. c. HORTON, Observer. Summary of observations mace at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m. 90th meridian time. January 20 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-21
EXPECT NEW ARRESTS IN WHIPPING PROBE

HOUSTON, Tex. Jan. 9o.-coin- cident with adjournment of the Harris county grand jury's inves- tigation of the flogging January 5, of Mrs. R. II. Harrison and R. A. Armand, both of Goose Creek. until Monday, it was learned that more arrests in the whipping case are ex- pected momentarily.
 NJ. P. Rogers, Goose Creek man against whom a charge of assault with intent to murder was filed Fri day night, how is at liberty on $500 bond. Rogers was identified by Armand, who signed the complaint.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
JUDGE WORRILL DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
DISTINGUISHED PRESIDING
OFFICER OF PATAULA judi
CIAL CIRCUIT PASSES.

Judge William C. Worrill died at
his home in Cuthbert at noon Tues
day, following gradual decline in
health which began several months
ago He made a courageous fight
against the inroads of disease which
attacked him several months ago, his
strong will power prolonging his life
for days after the end seemed near.
His death was not unexpected, as
members of the family and friends had
not in some time entertained hope that
he would recover.
Funeral services were held at the
Worrill home Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock. Pastor ]. S. Grail, of the
Cuthbert Methodist church, conduct
ed the service. Interment was made
in Western cemetery at Cuthbert.
The active pallbearers were ]. B..
Bussev, Solicitor General B. T. Cas-
fellow, ]. w. Harris, R. z. Toonbs,
w. E. Taylor, l. J. Lunsford, Walter
McMichael, r. L. Moye. The honor
airy pallbearers were NJ. ]. Yeomans,
H. A. Wilkinson, NJ. c. Edwards and
w. B. Parks. Of Dawson; Judge ]. R.
Pottle, of Albany; Judge w. V. Gus
ter mad T. S. Halves, of cambridge;
Sam S. Bennett, of Albany; A. L.
Miller of Edison; c. L. G1essner and
Walter Park, of Blakely.
Judge Worrill was born in Stewart
county, but went to Cuthbert in his
boyhood with his parents and con-
tinued to reside there until his death.
After attending school there he went
to Emory college and the University
of Georgia, graduating at the latter in
stitution. Engaging in the practice Of
law, in few years he achieved emf
nence and built I'D a large clientage
in Randolph and neighboring coun-
ties. After the death of Judge H. c.
Sheffield he was elected Judge of the
superior courts of the Pataula circuit
a position he held to the time OF his
death, some sixteen years, without
opposition.
In his young manhood Judge Wor
rill welded Miss Georgia Tackett,
who was his beloved companion for
more than two score years, and who
preceded him to the grave about eight
months.
Four daughters and one son sur
vive. They are Mrs. L. Bleeck, Of
Germany; Mrs. r. D. Fox, of Darien;
Miss Alice Worrill OF Cuthbert Mrs.
Van Livingston, of Florida, and Chas
w. Worrill of Cuthbert. There are
several grandchildren.
Judge Worrill's age is understood
to have been about Il years.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
TEN MILLION HORSE
POWER is DEVELOPED
TOYED WITH AND DOCILELY
PUT BACK IN ITS CRADLE
BY SINGLE MAN

PITTSFIELD, Mass.-The great
est amount of energy ever concentrat-
ed by human ingenuity than
100000 horsepower-was created
toyed with, and finally docilely placed
back in its cradle by single man.
The significance OF the demonstra-
ton was that twice as much electrical
voltage as ever before was produced
and safely handled 1t also was made
to do the bidding OF man operating
a small switch with, all the untathom-
able wizardy of a magician bringing
rabbits out of hat. For a small part
of a milionth of a second the power
was equal to all the electrical power
in America. The exact voltage was
100000, which, as estimated by
Charles P. Steinmetz, an electrical eX-
pert is one-twenty-fift the power OF
a bolt of lightning.
The demonstr was made in the
Pittsfeld laboratory, renowned among
electrical men as the transmission eX
perimentation center. 1t was in charge
of F. A. Peek. jr, who directs the
high voltage research, and Giuseppe
Faccioli, cripple, chief electrical en-
gineer of the Pittsfeld works.
Mr.. Faccio1i said the layman might
get some conception of the power
handled when it was realized that the
greatest single amount OF electrical
voltage now transmitted for public
use is 220,00O-that in California. Mr.
Peek pointed out that the object was
to keep research ahead of need-so
that when it is desirable to carry g.
100000 volts in wire it can be done.
A model village was built and the
electricity, transformed into bolt OF
lightning, was whipped back and
forth and up and down, striking the
lightning arrester of little church.
The artificial lightning was shot
through realistic clouds which rolled
and Numbered while rain they pro-
duced fell in torrents.
The engineers were unable to eX-
plain what was the chemical substance
produced when walnut wood touched
bv the great voltage disappeared from
their sight and left no perceptible re-
fuse
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
REUNION OF MRS. FIRST
FLYS DESCENDANTS
BY SEPTEMBER 1ST THE FAM
lily WILL NUMBER SIX Bill
LION, FIGURES SHOW.

ATLANTA, Ga.-At reunion
meeting of the descendants of Mrs.
Came First Fly in the basement OF
a downtown candy shop this morn
ing, plans for erecting a monument to
her memory were approved. Mrs. Fly
met death on the head of a county
official after depositing eggs in vari-
Gus parts of the city.
The monument selected was design
ed by Fatal Disease, the eminent
sculptor, whose work is shown in ev-
cry cemetery in the world. The motif
is a cuspidor encrusted with typhoid
germs imbedded in filth surmounted
by the fly motto; Where l Live HUI
mans Die"
The meeting was attended by more
than 100 flies, all OF the second gen
Grafton, who boosted that they had
laid $4,000 eggs which will be Matched
without delay. At the normal rate of
increase the family will consist of
about 100000 flies in Septem-
Der, when the sixth generation will
have been Matched.
1t was said at the meeting that At
lanta is becoming dangerous for flies
because of efforts to cxterminate them.
Poison, fly paper and swatters have
been used to this end, and it was said
that the casualties had been numer-
Gus. 1t was agreed however, that lit
tie uneasiness need be felt so long as
the breeding places are not disturbed.
The speck of one fly may contain as
many as 5000 typhoid germs, and one
egg is a threat OF death to the COM
munity.
Swat the Fly! Stop the Fly!
The fly is in the same class with the
mad dog, the snake in the grass and
the wild animal roaring at will, for
the fly is insidious.
He turks in every corner
He plants his germs on your bread.
He buries them in your butter.
He floats them in your baby's milk
bottle.
There is no escape if he once en-
tiers your home.
The lesson is obvious; keep the fly
out with screens and swat him quick
ly if he gets in.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
FAKIRS ARE MAKING
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
PUBLIC BEING FOOLED BY
MEN CLAIMING TO BE SOL
DIERS. SELL BOGUS STUFF.

Bogus pleas by rnen who claim to
be veterans of the world war;" yet
who never were in the service OF In
Gle Sam, have robbed the public OF
S5,0O000O during the lasl IA months.
One man, who was serving term
in the penitentiary during the war,
has made thousands of dollars by par
aiding himself as veteran"
Sell Fake Magazines.
For the most part these takers sell
what are supposed to be soldiers
magazines" These cost from six to
eight cents copy to print, and are
sold for rs cents a copy to the pub
lie.
The men who sell them play on the
sympathy of the public by the plea
help the boy who fought for You"
or Il am wounded soldier and can
not get job" These men were never
in a uniform, however. They and their
magazines are fakes.
Three Hundred Convicted.
From 500 to 900 men are engaged
in this scheme ar present. Already
more than 800 have been convicted.
The American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, and the Disabled
American Veterans, all soldier organ
izations, have denounced the men
making money by this scheme, and
are aiding in their prosecution.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
A INVENTION FISH is CAUGHT
IN FLORIDA; As FEET IN LENGTH

MIAMI Fla L Mowbray founder Of the Miami Aquarium and
pound monster the deep caught by Claude Nolan off Long Key Sat
Charles Thompson 1t belongs the species yno
Thompson long weighed 10000 The
Nolan fish As feet long, feet in g tail II feet and weigh
10000 pounds 1t the third large fish captured south Flor
ida recent Another addition the captured
Thompson caught by Dr. Scleg early June 1919
off Sable This fish 80 feet long and weighed approximately
$4,000 pounds.
an hauled the shore Long Key The
Saturday evening struggle required
Sunday land Fifty bullets from high
rife ~wlRfSSmed into it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1923-06-19
PROFESSOR BUYS
A BIG TELESCOPE
EDUCATOR LABORS IS YEARS
AND GIVES FORTUNE HE
MAKES TO COLLEGE.

A man who in year will be non
agenarian lifted a spade of earth at
the village of Stratford, four miles
south of Delaware, o., last week,
starting construction of what is said
will be the worlds third largest tele-
scope.
To Ohio Wesleyan University the
simple act was fraught with import
ance, because it means the start in
building for the institution of great
observatory.
To Professor Hiram Perkins, 80,
teacher of mathematics and astron-
omy at Wesleyan, it meant the cul-
mination OF the dreams and hopes of
life time.
Professor Perkins and his wife are
the donors of the funds to erect the
observatory and telescope They have
given approximately $250000.
For 65 years out of Perkins small
salary they saved and by investments
which seemed destined for success
from the start they amassed the quar-
ter of million dollars.
Professor Perkins explains the un-
usual act of giving up LIES savings
by saying simply that astronomy is
the queen of sciences. There is moth
ing that will give young people such
conception of the greatness and
power and beauty of the creator as
the study of the infinite bodies that
fill the heavens"
The telescope will have 90 one-inch
= kaI h. n
Cleveland firm.