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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-12
XII KLUX KHAN TO Be-
BIG QUESTION BEFORE
SONS OF CONFEDERACYI
Two Factions Reported Bat
Ting For Control OF
Organization

NEW ORLEANS, April 11-(By AS
ISOLATED Press. 1.-The Ku Klux Khan
was expected on all sides tonight to
of officers at the annual convention
here of the Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams. but only one member of the
organization would talk for publica
ton. b. II. Richardson. commander
of Camp Beauregard, this city. EN-
phatically denied tonight that he was
the candidate of the anti-klan forces
for the office of commander in chief.
without my knowledge my friends
have been proposing my name, but
not as candidate for any khan or
antiklan forces" he said
The program brought to the con-
vention by the Khan forces. according
TO persons who oppose that organ
ization, contemplates:
election of w. Mcdonald Lee of
Virginia as COMMUNICATIVE chief, con-
trary to precedent.
Defeat of Adjutant General Carl
Hinton of Colorado should he offer
for reelection, and the substitution
of a Virginia man or of Nathan Bed
ford Forrest of Georgia
Establishment of permanent head
quarters in Richmond.
Appointment by Commander Lee
today of Forrest as chairman OF the
credentials committee and of Col. w
w. Old of Norfolk, Va, as chairman
of the resolutions committee, was
declared to have marked the opening
maneuVers of the fight.
Withdrawal last night of d. s. Eth .
ridge of Chattanooga from the race
for commander and his announcement
of support for Colonel Lee, an avowed
klansman, caused a momentary furry
in the anti-Lee forces, but other con-
nections were being formed today.
with indications that a number of
candidates will be in the field when
the nominations open. The fight.
however. it was said would hinge on
Lees reelection or rejection by the
organization.
Important announcements regard
ing two projects of interest to the
Confederate Veterans organizations
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MISS M'CARTY RESIGNS
Secretary To District Attorney Goes
With Grain Company

Miss Kathleen McCarty, who has
been connected with the office of
c. r. kennamer, United States dis
trict attorney. as secretary, for the
past year. has resigned and in the
future will be connected with the
Cosby Grain company.
Miss McCarty proved a most eff
Client secretary and on account of
her intimate knowledge of the de-
tails of the district attorneys office
as we'll as her tactful manner in
handling court affairs. Her resigna-
ton was accepted with regrets by
Mr.. Kennamer and his assistants.
During the past year Miss McCarty
has acted as deputy clerk to the
court officials on a number of occa =
sions when the federal court was
held in other towns of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-04-12
BEST way TO END
BAD COMPLEXION
Lasting Results Can Now
Be Had by Using Fa-
nous Black and
White Creations

When girls and women realize they have
become victims of bad complexion they
seem to forget all reason and try most
anything they hear of which promises re-
lief. without finding out the one sure and
safe way to get rid of blackheads, 2im-
pies. blotches and rough, unpleasant skin.
Thousands of these girls and women
have learned that simply giving their com
plexion the care it ought to have regularly
by using Black and White Cleansing Cream
to clean out of the pores every particle of
dust, grease and other injurious things
which might come in contact with the
skin during the day when it is exposed
to everything. will bring back and pre-
serve that lovely. soft, smooth COM
plexion of earlier years
Then. when the skin is soothed after a
nights rest from the previous days ex-
posure first use little Black and White
Peroxide Cream before you put on you,
face powder. This will hold the powder
on your face so you won't have to keer
putting on more powder every few minutes
tn keep your skin exquisite
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
NEW YORK SUCCESSES
WILL HAVE PREMIER
AT LYRIC ON MONDAY
"Why Men Leave Home" Is
Opening Farce Of
Season

Final touches are being accom-
plished for the premier of the sum
mer season of New York stage sue
cesses at the Lyric starting next
week, when John G. McFarlane.
Hazel Corinne and the excellent COM
pany of players will be seen in
Avery Hopwood's latest farce, "Why
Men Leave Home"
Two beautiful stage settings have
been specially built and painted for
the opening production by William
Ruge and his assistant. The en-
bollishments for the settings are
highly artistic and in keeping with
the high character of the production
throughout.
The opening play, "Why Men Leave
Home Is an ideal opening bill. The
lines are rich in humor, laugh fol-
lowing laugh with great rapidity.
why Men Leave Home" Is the
latest fashion in plays and was the
distinct comedy hit of the 1922-1923
theatrical season in New York. The
ladies of the company will wear
many charming and fashionable
gowns, as the plot calls for many
changes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
WANT STAR SPANGLED
BANNER" SUNG MORE
State Laws Requiring Display Of
Flag Asked

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The code
covering proper civilian usage of the
American flag and conduct in it's
presence was adopted at the conclud-
ing session today of the conference
of national organizations called by
the American Legions and a perma-
nent committee was authorized to
disseminate it throughout the coun-
try.
Resolutions adopted recommended
that each of the more than 60 or
CARNATIONS represented promote the
study of the words and music of
the Star Spangled Banner" and its
teaching in all schools and in juve-
nile organizations as suggested to the
conference yesterday by President
Harding. State legislatures also was
asked to enact uniform laws requir-
ing display of the flag in and over
all schools, Fairgrounds and over
other public buildings.
Considerable discussion over what
was described as the unpatriotic at
titude of number of teachers and
text books in public schools resulted
in adoption of another resolution de-
manding that AL persons employed
in a public capacity, national, state
and municipal, whose compensation is
paid from public funds be required to
pledge allegiance and support to the
constitution and respect for the flag
of the United States"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
aders OF Both Parties Euang Open Decision Upon Liquor Question
KHAN RAIDS HOUSES
FOR LIQUOR EVIDENCE
Such Practice Not Approved, Lou
isiana Official Says

NEW ORLEANS, June 15.-That
the state of Louisiana does not APP
prove of the methods of the Ku
Klux Khan in raiding homes or
places of business to obtain evidence
OF law violation, but if evidence is
obtained in these raids the state may
prosecute on the strength of 1t, was
the contention of r Semmes Walms-
ley, assistant attorney general, in
arguing before the state supreme
court today the case of four me-
groes, convicted in Morehouse par
ish of making whisky. against
whom the khan is accused of obtain
ing evidence.
The negroes were convicted in the
Sixth judicial district court at Ba-
strop, presided over by Judge Fred
Odom. Counsel for the negroes APP
pealed* the case to the supreme
court. asserting that evidence OBJ
tanned by the alleged klansmen
could not be used against the de-
PENDANTS. Hb
1t set forth In the petition pre-
scented for the negroes today that
their homes We're broken into, pis-
toll shots fired and other means taken
to intimidate them when party
of alleged klansmen Visited theirs
homes and are said to have found
a still in operation.
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ployed after artificial respiration
failed.
Miss Ellin walked into Bellevue
hospital on June and asked for
an X-ray examination.
The examination revealed that the
and preparations Immediately were
made for the experiment.
So powerful are the rays that
they can penetrate a brick wall and
outline the bones OF hand at 200
feet The machine was placed about
six feet from Miss Ellin. Parts of
her body not exposed were carefully
protected with leather covering. I'm
til this morning when she became
i'll the patient ate and slept nor
mally.
Has Faith In X-Ray.
The highest voltage previously
used in an experiment of this kind
was $50 600. A hundred minutes was
the longest period of exposure.
DR.. Hirseh believes that cancer
cells can be eXterminated with the
N-ray if the rays can be so concen-
trated as not to injure the healthy
cells.
In Miss Films case tho cancer
was attacking the abdomen.
DR. James Ewing, cancer spe-
cialist of Cornell university and the
Memorial hospital, when told of the
experiment. said that judging from
his own experience. he would pre-
dict that any patient kept under
such terrific voltage for so long
a period. would suffer the effects for
the rest of life. The X-ray of
100000 volts for 56 hours would GER
tainly kill the cancer" he said. but
in my opinion it would also greatly
harm the healthy cells"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
Lie THING STRIKES
FIySBURG OIL TANK
Five f'iremen Burned In Fighting
Spreading Flames n

PITTSBURG, June 15.-Lightnine
this afternoon struck an oil tank in
the storage yard and refinery of the
Atlantic Refining company here and
tonight the fire was still burning
the entire plant so enveloped in
flames and smoke as to make esti-
mates of the damage impossible
Firemen, held back by the intense
heat, fought the flames from dis
lance. while scores of families
driven from their homes nearby
joined the throng which stood on the
hIllsides and watched the spectacular
blaze.
Estimates at 10 o'clock were that
three large tanks had been entirely
destroyed and a fourth was burning
while efforts were being made to
prevent tho spread of the fire to
the gasoline section where large
quantities of fuel were stored.
Five firemen were sprayed with
burning oil. and three others were
injured by a falling wall.
Firemen were trying to save a
number OF other plants in the i'm
mediate vicinity. The plant covers
four blocks along the Allegheny
river,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
PRESIDENT BACKS UP
FULL OPERATION OF
MERCHANT MAR N {
Government Control Is Only
Resort Now, He
Declares

WASHINGTON, June 15.-Presi-
dent Harding urged the necessity of
successful government operation Of
the merchant marine in the face of
the desire of other nations to i'm
pede our work, in an address to
members Of the shipping board Fri
day night. who gave a farewell din
ner to Chairman Lasker on his re-
tirement
"At present government operation
is our only resort" the President
declared. we must accomplish it's
complete success.
Il have seen so many manifesto
tons of the desire of other nations
to impede our work, SO many evil
dences of the desire of others to halt
our plans. 1 love the sea. l love
the romance of the clippers when
we outstripped everyone on the sea.
l love the conviction that America
can Guido anyone else in the world.
l am going to preach that gospel
as long as 1 live, whether I am
President or not. l am looking for
ward to the things you will do.
"one of the joys of public service
is to serve the government pn-
selfishly. There are endless process
sions of the erafters and l would
lose faith If I did not come into con-
tact with the men who are 100 per
cent honest, patriotic and unselfish.
shipping business don't know
much about any particular branch
of the government. If any credit is
due this administration, it is because
of the men / have chosen for the re-
sponsibilities. l am only the power
that bestows authority
The President paid high tribute to
the service of Chairman Lasker. He
also called attention to the fact that
he had gone out of his party to pick
his successor, e. z. Farley, in his
desire to obtain one who could carry
on Lasker's work.
Lasker, in a short speech. told the
President that he believed 1.-The
shipping board will provo to be the
greatest accomplishment Of your
life"
Nothing was said at the dinner re-
garding the trial trip of the Levia-
than. criticized so severely by demo-
Gratis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
POLITICIANS SEEK
LEWIS Of PEOPLE
ON VOLSTEAD LAW
Complications Foreseen in
Many States Following
Decision of Smith
STATES RIGHTS ISSUE
INJECTED INTO FIGHT
Experts See No Escape From
Making Prohibition At Least
Secondary Issue
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
Leased Wire To The Accelerate


WASHINGTON. June 15.-Leaders of
the two major political parties have
said nothing regarding the prohibit
ton Issue which has been raised by
New York, and the Wisconsin assem-
bly, in repudiating state enforcement
codes. But this silence stands next TO
the weather as the topic most dis
cussed wherever two or more politi-
clans meet. These men are conduct
Ing their own great referendum-the
quiet. but efficient word of mouth
referendum that precedes open fight
Ing over a great political issue.
Liquor is now we'll On its way to
be the predominant political issue Of
the presidential ampaign-inspite of
the fact that both parties would like
to dodge the question entirely. In
the republican party. the pressure for
silence comes from vets who want to
restrain the drys from introducing a
platform plank that would drive
away the voters of the great wet CON
stituency in New York, New Jersey,
Massa chusetts, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Ohio.
Drys Demand Rcticence.
In the democratic party, the de-
mand for reticence comes from the
drys who want to restrain the vets
from introducing a plank that would
offend the dry states of the middle
west of which Kansas and Iowa are
typical.
In both parties. the small group of
wise. experienced politicians-the
men who know from bitter experience
that first political reactions are often
reversed later-are sitting on the
respective lids trying to keep every
one quiet until accurate political
soundings can be made.
Hundreds of views already have
been collected. These propose every
conceivable method of dealing with
the issue-but a practical solution is
yet to be decided upon. Democrats
lean generally to a law enforcement
plank in the platform, leaving a
liberal measure of local autonomy to
candidates in wet districts. Repub-
leans lean to the dry side.
O O o
Complications Seen.
Many complications are foreseen
especially because of the states
rights angle injected by President
Harding in a recent letter. and by
Governor Smiths acceptance of
Hardings challenge. One of the
first collateral problems that has
come UP in the political conferences
is the probability that the fifteenth
amendment will be dragged into the
discussion. reviving the whole ques-
ton of negro voting privileges in
southern states. Hitherto republ-
cans have always Officially denounced
the application of this amendment in
the southern states. But Oklahoma,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
OFFICER ARRESTED
Charged with Robbery And Having
LIQUOR

GULFPORT. Miss, June 15.-Levi
Sprinkle. marshal of Pass Christian
was arrested today on indictments
returned by the grand jury charg
ing him with robbery and having
liquor in his possession. He was re-
leased on bond of $1,000.
The indictments against Sprinkle
grew out of the charges that he and
his cousins, Ellis Sprinkle and Den
mis- Sprinkle of Gulfport "hi-jacked ed
the liquor cargo of the schooner
Mary X. consisting of 5000 quarts,
off Henderson Point in the Missis-
sippi sound. early in April, which
subsequently led to the killing of
Dennis Sprinkle by a man whom he
lad accused of furnishing informa-
ton against him.
Marshal Sprinkle alleged that after
confiscating the liquor cargo and
while his cousins We're taking the
vessel to Gulfport a large boat over
took them and stole the whole con-
signment. This was denied by the
captain of the schooner.
Only 1900 quarts of the liquor
have been recovered.
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Regarded As Staunch
BaCker Of Allied Powers

LONDON, June 15.-(By Associated
Press.)-News of the death of for
mer Premier Stamboulisky of Bull
garia caused deep regret in diplo-
matte and official circles in London,
where he was regarded as a sincere
friend of the entente. Marquis Cur
ION and other British leaders came
into contact with him at the Genoa,
Hague and Lausanne conferences,
and were impressed by his desire to
retain the friendship of the allies,
carrying out the terms of the peace
treaties and restore tranquility TO
the Balkans.
AS reward for Bulgania's exem-
plary conduct since the war under
his leadership, the allies recently re-
duced the Bulgarian war indemnity
from S450,000,000 to 100000. 900, and
during the next ten years the coun-
try will be required to pay only
$17,000,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
INSURANCE FIRMS WIN
Score Point In Mississippi Trust
CDSc

JACKSON, Miss, June 15.-Demur-
rers filed by attorneys for 140 fra
insurance companies sued by State
Revenue Agent Robertson for alleged
failure to pay privileges taxes from
January. 1915, to January, 1920, were
sustained in part today by Chancel-
lor V. ]. Sucker.
The insurance companies sought to
prove that some of the companies
were not doing business in Missis-
sippi during the time non payment
was alleged and that the bill of COM
plant was indefinite.
The chancellor sustained the con-
tention that the bill was vague and
disconnected, but ruled that the rev.
enue agent had the authority to file
the suits when joined by the insur-
ance commissioner.
He gave the revenue agent 80 days
in which to file an amended bill.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
VGILANTS BUSY
Furnish Tips To Rniding Prohibition
Agents

NEW ORLEANS, June 15.-Prohi-
bition enforcement agents continued
today to conduct raids on tips fur
nished by the Volstead Vigilantes,
a secret organization recently organ
lied by Federal Prohibition Director
o. d. Jackson for the purpose of
supplying information concerning
violations of the prohibition law.
Five Establishments were raided to-
day and several hundred gallons of
wine, beer and mash were confis-
Gated.
Director Jackson stated that new
members were rapidly joining the
organization and that its membership
In New Orleans was now more than
800 men and women.
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NEW YORK, June 15.-Miss Anna
Ellin of Spring Valley, N. Y, was re-
moved to a ward in Bellevue hospital
this morning after having been ex-
posed to X-rays of $4,000 voltage
for 56 hours in an effort to effect a
cancer cure.
This was the first time that an ex-
pertinent had been conducted for such
a long time and with such high volt
age. DIR. Iseth Hirsch, director of
the Bellevue X-ray laboratory, said
1t would be several weeks before he
could determine whether the expert
ment had been successful.
Miss Ellin, who is % years old, APP
peared in good spirits when the cur
rent was turned off. DIR. Hirsch said
she had become nauseated, which he
regarded as a favorable indication
that the rays were attacking the dis
eased tissue.
Experiment Watched
The secret of the woman's treat
ment became known for the first time
this morning. Medical men are
watching the experiment with close
attention, particularly in view of the
statement by DIR. William ]. Mayo of
Rochester. Mimi. before sailing for
Europe this week, that nc cure for
cancer yet had been found
The experiment on Miss Ellin is
the second with which the X-rays
has been experimental with. Yes
terday it became known tho X-Rays
had been used to wither the tissue
gland which was choking a three
day-old baby. The X-ray was en-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-16
BANKER ACQUITTED
Jury Returns Verdict In 20 Minute
Time

ATLANTA, Ga. June 15.-T. j..
Bettes. prominent Atlanta banker, in
dicted on a statutory charge, was ac
quilted late today by jury in the
criminal division of the Fulton su
perior court. The verdict was re-
turned in 20 minutes after the jury
began its deliberations. The case has
been on trial for several days.
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GETS SECOND SENTENCE
Given Life Term And Then IS to 20
Years

NEW ORLEANS June 15.-In addi-
ton to the life sentence given him
last month following his conviction
for the staying of Deputy Sheriff
Joseph L. Estopinal, Gus Tones, alias
Dutch" Gardner. former pugilist. to-
day received an additional sentence
of IS to 20 years for manslaughter In
connection with the killing of Dep
uty Sheriff Esteves.
Both deputies were slain by rum
runners at Violet. La, in St. Bernard
parish on April II last. Eight other
men indicted with Tones will be
tried.
Science has duplicated the pearl,
diamond, ruby and sapphire, but as
yet has found no means of repro
ducing the emerald.
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TROOPS MURDER
FORMER PREMIER
OF BULGARIANS
Continued From Page One)

SIR" he said. you will pay for II
with your head and your throne,
The blood of the people Will be
upon your hands and the Judgment
of God upon your soul, warn
you now of your folly!"
The king stood aghast, speechless
and pale. Then, regaining his COM
posture. he replied CURLY: We'll
others may lose their heads, too
and forthwith had Stamboulisky
thrust into jail, where he remained
throughout the war.
During his incarce ration he wrote
a number of books on socialism and
other subjects. When Ferdinand was
dethroned in October, 1917, Stambou-
lisky was liberated and called upon
10 save the shattered fragments of
his country. He formed cabinet
ana held the office of premier con-
sudden fall from power d few days
ago.
Wanted To Visit L. S.
1t was Stambouliskys ambition to
visit the United States this year in
company with King Boris but this
plan was prevented by the disturbed
political situation at home. In fire.
quent conversations with newspaper
men he emphasized his high admir-
alton for the American people and
the American system of government
and said it was his wish that King
Boris marry an American girl.
Stamboulisky while premier, lived
In a humble cottage near Sofia,
where he not only slept and had his
meals but carried on the affairs of
government and received visitors. He
was man of great personal courage
but knew this life was constantly
in danger, and he never went to bed
without putting a rifle by his side
and stationing guards outside his
house,
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COSTLY FOREST FIRES

FREDERICKTON,N N. B., June Is
Lumbermen estimated today that
forest fires in New Brunswick have
caused not less than 100000 dam
ages. The flames have swept over
an area of $50 square miles during
the past two weeks.
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DECLARE ORDER RE1GNs

WASHINGTON, June 15.-The Bull
garian legation here today made
public the following cablegram from
the Sofia foreign office, sent under
date of June IA:
order and tranquility reign in
the whole country. The new author
tiles are firmly established and the
follows it's peaceful avo-
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Texts, Maryland and Kentucky
showed surprising republican
strength In 1920 and Harding has
been anxious to conserve these gains
for his party. Yet it is unlikely he
will concent to any hedging on the
fifteenth amendment because of this
situation. Democrats, however, will
seize upon this as powerful cam
paign weapon in border states.
Yet there is trouble in this situa-
ton for the democrats also. because
if pressed to it's logical conclusion,
their argument will be claimed to
involve notification of the federal
constitution. and that is a position
no political party seeking to carry
northern states as well as those in
the south, cares to adopt.
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Great care must be used in intro
ducing anything new into Cuba be-
cause its reputation will be per.
manently injured If the first few
users are dissatisfied in any way.