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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17
Governor Walton, Beaten in Okla
homa Election, Refuses to
Give Up Fight.
FOES WANT HIM INDICTED
German Cabinet Resigns and Chan
celior ~Stresemann Plans Directorate
Monarchy Due Soon In Bavaria
Federation OF Labor Conven-
tion-President Coolidge
and World Court.
BY EDWARD w. PACKARD

IT WAS the turn of Governor Walton
L TO get walloped last week, and he
did get %walloped. But he didn't take
the blow lying down. To those who
enjoy a stand-up and ~kneck-down fight,
the news from Oklahoma these days
may be pleasant reading, but 1t really
is not edifying. It would seem that
when such conditions al continue for
a long time there must be something
lacking in our democratic institutions.
Having obtained court sanction for
the special election called for last
Tuesday, the people of Oklahoma in
sisted on holding It. At first, Walton
declared it should not be held, insist
ing that, as he had called it, II was
his election and he could call 1t off If
he desired. He reconstructed the, state
election board so that it mighR obey
his behests: ordered the enttxeN&
tional Guard of the state
and then recalled the orders
another special election eforE
Welded at last in the face Gf2
restraining orders from co1fN
said he was willing 10 vacate hiss
IL the peopie of the state prefeffed
the rule of the Invisible empire. to
that of the constituted authorities. In
several counties the governors efforts
prevented the citizens from casting
their votes In the usual manner, but
many OF them mailed their ballots to
the capital and others used improvised
election machinery. But the election
was held. and by a majority of about
four TO one the voters approved of the
constitutional amendment authorizing
the legislature to convene itself to con-
slider Impeachment charges against the
governor and other state officers.
Though he was thus knocked
through the ropes, Walton climbed
back into the ring and obtained from
District Judge Tom G. Chambers. one
Of his a%ppointees, a temporary re-
stralning order forbidding the state
election board to certify the returns
TO the secretary of state. Hearing on
the application to make this order was
set for October o. The governor as
serted the election was illegal because
the proposed amendments submitted
had not been properly advertised, and
that thousands of voters were intimi-
dated by deputy sheriffs and by the
influence of the Ku Klux Khan. The
opposition cocnteFcd with a petition
for a grand jury in Oklahoma City to
investigate charges that Walton has
misused public moneys and TO Inquire
into the appointment OF thousands of
state secret service" agents of the
executive.
Governor Walton is issuing a stream
of proclamations and statements. In
one OF the latest he says: THE klux
guns Of the nation are trained on me
/ am daily in receipt Of threats of as
%sasslnation. but | had rather die by the
hand of an assassin than die the death
Of a coward. The fight is to a finish.
There will be no compromise"
Representative McBee, leader Of the
anti altonites in the legislature. as
serts there Is no khan issue in Okla
bona, except in the Authorizations of
a disordered brain"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE has let 1t
1 be known that he will hole a Sc
ries of conferences with influential
Democratic senator's, as we'll as with
Republican leaders, to obtain their
Ideas as to the best way of getting
action on the proposition Of Amer
lean membership In the world court.
Because he has pledged himself to
carry out Mr.. Harding's policies, the
President will remind the senate that
the protocol still awaits its action.
but it is understood in Washington
that he will not attempt to force Its
adoption. He wants the question out
of the way early, however, SO that con-
gress shall be free to devote its atten-
ton to domestic problems.
Among the friends of Hiram john
son the announcement of the Presi-
dents intention to consult the Demo-
Gratis was taken to mean that he would
exert his influence in favor OF the
world court plan, and they believe TINS
will bring the California senator out
as an avowed candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination. Indeed. Mr.. john
son has said as much, though he de-
clares he will not yet do anything to
embarrass the President.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

0UR other Senator johnson, Mag
" nus of Minnesota, has beer i'll the
East talking, being interviewed and
calling on President Coolidge. The
"effete'' part of the country seemed
disappointed to find that Magnus
wasn't a freak, but was well dressed
benevolent appearing and quite civil
lied. At the White House he conferred
with Mr.. Coolidge and Secretary OF
Agriculture Wallace on price fixing for
agricultural products. When he came
out he said: 81 told President Cool
idge that price fixing is the only reni-
edy for the present distressing situa-
ton. / also told him about the pro-
ducers' alliance and its determination
to hold the crop off the market until
the producers could obtain a fair price
for their products. The President was
sympathetic, but he had evidently not
made up his mind"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

ed and put in charge of direct repre-
sentatives of the chancellor. III d.
rectorate's policies, 1t was said, would
include the seizure of economic val
ues, the control of prices, Increased
production and the giving up of the
ei%ght-hour law. II is asserted that the
Bavarlan dictatorship is not a sub
ject of controversy.
Under the plan of Minister Of FL
nance Helferding, the time has ar
rived for the Industrialisis headed
by SHINES to begin paying real axes
with which the government intended
to start paying %reparations to France
so that an adjustment in the Ruhr
might be accomplished. SHINES and
his crowd asserted they could not pay
these taxes OF permit a part OF their
property to be cOnfiscated, n insist
ed a ten or twelye-hour day for work
men was necessary II ~reparations
were to be paid, for it would be neces-
sary for Germany to undersell the rest
of the world.
In Bavaria Dictator o Kahr Is
defying the Berlin government and
the civil commissar it appointed for
his state. He also defies the Social
lists and to their threat of a general
strike retorts with an order forbid
ding strikes and making them punish
able by Imprisonment. For terror
acts or sabotage penal servitude with
unlimited fines is ordered, while for
endangering lives or treason to the
new system the penalty is death.
The monarchy in Bavaria will not
be proclaimed now" said Won kahr,
but 1t is growing, and it will come
by itself when it is ready" 1t is
probable that Crown Prince Rup-
precht will be placed on the throne.
This is the aim of Hitler, chief of
| the Bavarlan Fascist, who is support
| ed by. General L%udendorff and to whom
II n &kd Won Kalr has been making
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

nNCE again the attempt was made
~ last week to persuade organized
labor in the United States that 1t
should form a national labor party.
At this writing 1t seems certain TO
fail. Delegates from Illinois and Min
nesota to the annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor in Port
land, Ore, introduced resolutions call
ing for adoption of independent po-
litical action for workers"
Two fraternal delegates from Great
Britain, without trying to infueAce
the action of the federation, told Of
the recent great successes OF their La
Dor party, which is now the official OPP
position in parliament and is not IN
likely 10 get control of the govern
ment before long.
President Sam Gompers was as al
ways quick and forceful in reply. He
outlined the distinctions between the
American and British political
schemes, showing that In England the
labor men had only to drive at one
objectiye-control of parliament
while here there are congress and all
the legislatures. He spoke of the vast
difference in citizenship.
ave are wage earners," he said.
ITO have a dominating influence In
determining the laws %emanating from
the employers officers is of greater
importance to the men and women
who toll than any laws passed by con
gress or legislatures"
Dennis Lane, international presi-
dent of the meat cutters and butchers
union, announced that an intensive
campaign would begin Mt once to re
organize the workers in the meat pack
ing industry. The International PiaS-
terers' union pledged its cooperation
in aiding ex-service men 10 become eff
fcient building trades mechanics, and
it was believed other building trades
unions would take similar action.
Secretary Frank Morrison reported
that the defense fund of the federation
amounts to $193,994. The total re-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

A MOTHER severe earthquake shock
"A occurred at Tokyo Thursday,
driving residents from their homes and
cutting off the electric lights. About
the same time q teInblor was felt in
California.
Daniel e. Douty, representing the
silk industry of America, told Premier
Yamamoto and the minister of agri-
culture last week that the Japanese
silk trust is blocking shipments, caus-
ing an economic loss of $30,O0O,0OO
monthly, and that this will cause the
great mills at Paterson and Passalc to
close down very soon. Though Yoke
hama cannot be used as a port until
probably next year, the Japanese trust
refuses to permit temporary transfer
Of shipments to Kyoto, Nagoya and
ShimidZu.
Official Japanese figures place the
number of known dead in the earth.
quake at 100000, the injured at 1885,
coo and the missing at 235 600. These
figures are probably overconseryatiye.
THE Fri, the American navy's huge
l. new dlrigible, which is to be chris
tened Observation-Disclosures Of the
Star'-made a record trip from Lake
hurst, n. J.. to st. Louis and return
by way Of Chicago, in f~orty-seven hours
and %forty-nine minutes. She Travelled
about 200 miles during forty-six hours
actually In the air. Her only stop was
In st. Louis, where great throngs of
aviators and spectators were gathering
for the international air races which
began on Thursday.
EVACUATION Of Constantinople was
IL completed by the allies on Tues
day, and on Saturday the Turkish
troops formally entered the city amid
scenes of great rejoicing. 1t is re-
ported that Turkey will soon be de-
clared a republic.
aver In Spain the directorate has
" abolished the last traces of civil
rule. First the civil governors of the
various states were done away with
and then all the municipal governments
and all general councils or county
organizations. The cities and towns
are ruled by juntas under direct orders
Of Dictator Primo Rivera.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-10-17

the leaders OF the revolt were lDprIs-
oned.
In the occupied regions miners and
post office employees resumed work
generally, but the French officials ne
gotiated in vain with the railroad
workers. The cities of Dusseldorf,
Essen, Dortmund, Wirden, Horne and
Bochum began paying the expenses of
the French and Belgian armies of oc-
cupation. The separatists of the
Rhineland staged a demonstration in
Dusseldorf which developed into a
battle with the German police in the
course of which a number were killed
and hundreds wounded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
TIGHTEN NET in.
.COvELL HEARING
Sisters Evidence Is DAM
aging to Accused Boy

CoQuII4LE, orcs Dec. ii.-Wlth
supporting testimony from other
witnesses, District Attorney Flshor
today began building his case on the
statements OF Lucille Covoll, ii,ycar.
old girl, whose story was told In
court yesterday may lead to the
hanging OF her brother. Alton Co,
ven, aged i6. charged with murder.
ing the ohlldrcn's stepmother.
District Attorney Fisher has asked
tho death penalty for the lad. who IL
alleged 10 have smothercd his step.
mother with an ammonia.soakcd
rag, az tho instlgatlon OF his uncle,
Arthur covell. crippled astrologcr,
now facing death penalty for his
part In the alleged plot.
Lucille described TO the jury the
plotting. laid In advance: she told
how Alton had purchased n bottle of
ammonia, how Arthur covell, the
uncle. had set the date OF the muir.
der by the stars.
ON that date. she testified, her un,
Gle said
Now Is the time"
Alton then went into the house.
sho declared. and returned In 10
minutes. remarking. "sho was pref.
" strong"
\ letter 20 tho girl from her
brother, written In Jail. was intro.
dueed. One line read. you little
nut keep your mouth shut"
The defense viii meet this testi.
mony with the claim that Alton il
suhnormal and that his stargazlug
ancle's orazed mind has had hyp.
motto influence over the boy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
USELESS GIFTS
BEING SPURNED
Holiday Buyers Are Pur-
chasing Sensible Presents

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Dec, H.
ahe usual demand Tor toys and nov.
cities was ut low chb as holiday
shoppers floclScd TO merchandise
counters today,
The spending spirit Ia not lacking.
nut buyers arc more conservative,
store managers explained.
instead OF smoking Jacket, dad
can expect a new overcoat or a dos.
en- pairs OF socks; mother and sister
VIII get new dresses instead OF van.
uy cases or other trinkets. and the
Riddles probably will not get tho
roller coasters and miniature auto.
mobiles they have asked santa Claus
to bring them. but more useful artl.
Clos, such as clothing and books,
Our holiday trade compares IA,
vorably with other years, but there
Is not the usual buying OF novelties
and mNuries,r Louis Rothsohlld. Jr.,
OK the Rothschild stores. said our
customers arc buying the useful sort
~ gifts, from socks TO shirts, and
customary run on tho trinSet
Tnnters has no, been evidenced this
year"
VIC have added new stock OF
American.made toys. bat the sale
has been only fair" III. In Barr.
manager OF the local woolworth
stores, declared,
Our sales OF staple merchandise
to holiday buyers, however. are run.
ming ahead OF previous years. II is
year OF conservative buying"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Chinese Educator
to Study Schools

on his way to study educational In.
situations in the Eastern states. Dr.
Chung Wing Kwong. noted Chinese
educator, will arrive In Seattle from
the Orient aboard the steamship Pres.
ident Mckinley next week. He viii
stop over three days In Seattle. where
he win be entertained by Clancy t.
Lewis. secretary OF the Washington
State Manufacturers association.
and the China club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Scientist Flags
"Night of Bath"

HOUSTON. Texas. Dec. H.
IL Science today sounded tho
death knell OF the old Saturday
night wash tub.
Contentious OF the small boy
that bathing does no good found
Justification In the theories OF
1Dr. Edgar Altenburg. professor
OF biology at Rice institute here.
Bathing" DIR. Altenburg told
his class. rs just a custom. It
Is just a fad and one batfes
only for the social prestige de-
rived therefrom and not for
physical welfare.
IF bathing was necessary for
good health. 30 per cent OF the
people today would DO on the
edge Of the grave" DR.. Alien.
burg declared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Woman Chairman of
Congress Committee

WASHINGTON. Dec. la.--Repre.
sentative Mac Il. Nolan. California
the only woman member OF the
sSth congress- today was 90 be.
come the first woman committee
chairman IN the history OF con-
grcss She was selected TO be chair
man OF the committee on expcndi-
lures in the postoffico department
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Spanish War Vets
Honor Washington

In commemoration OF tho death OF
George Washington. who died i24
years ago Friday. the spaniah.Amerl,
can War Veterans OF Seattle met
Thursday night at Roosevelt hall. Ed
Clifford spoke on 'Americanism."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
TIRED OF SERMONS

GREELEY. Cole, Dec. l8s-Pris-
oners in Weld county Jail have mu.
tinted agaisnt hymns and sermons.
BY almost unanimous vote they dis
approved OF religious services. shcr.
iff cortier said their wishes will be
granted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
ROY SENTENCED

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. Ii.--Ru.
delphi Bouthnlicr. IA, returned 10
high school today at Forest Grove
before serving n sentence for al.
legged auto theft. Federal Judge
Bean sentenced the lad 10 three
months ana said he must return to
school 10 graduate before going TO
fail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Progressives and
Demos in Combine

WASHINGTON. Dec. IA new
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS combine has
been formed to fight the gag rule in
the house.
The coalition forced administration
leaders 10 adjourn the house today
when IL threatened to upset admins.
nration control OF the rules com
ittee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
s.oo. 600 FRAUD LOSS

SIT. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. lids
coveries Of manifestations in the
property assessment frauds in the
offices OF tho assessor OF tho city
Of 81. Louis have revealed total
loss to the city that viii aggregate
100000. II was learned today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
THREE GUARDS EIREn

LANSING. Kan. Dee. if.-Thrc-
guards at tho Kansas state prison
were ordered discharged today by
the beard of administration follow
Ing an investigation Of tho escape
OF II men recently.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

Asbestos has been found in Hun.
gary. Russia. New South Wales.
Now zealand md Cape Colony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
THE PERFECT GIFT

May round at g. 1908 Eighth
beautiful s6b phonogiaph with records special for & lie also
has wonderful assortment OF lamps for Seb0 You bnve your
choice OF all Sizes ana models aud Rt pecor end tables
variety Of sizes and deagns You find tor That empty conner
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Deaf Persons to
Be Entertained

The Seattle Social club for the
Hard OF Hearing will meet Tues
day. December IS. AZ p. m. In
the writing room OF the Frye hotel.
English speaking hard OF hearing
adults are invited 10 attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
BUY CHRISTMAS FLOWERS TOMORROW!

for eah OF those baskets of dainty srawnower blooms the bout
tonnores and bouquets all the delightful novelties In
pared and painted flowers the OLYMPIC FLORAL SHOP
offered NJ 80 cent discount Saturday ais Union Street
fee ocrs made and colorcd the things
bur they do not eh son dstcr
-ahd BabVsbreath dried and everlasting that The florists
shoitin0!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

II IS expected next year TO erect
chain Of radio stations in tho Mac.
kenzic river valley. in Northern Can
ada
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
Come Christmas Shopping G1M cecAIe
APPROPRIATE TO SEND AWAY!

Have the pillow printed WITH photographic
scenes OF Sentc7 They fadee fntoen and
a be washed and roned ia Pike st. between First and Second
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
JUST THE HOLLY WREATH

You win be your cHAPMANs
AZ 1913 Wcstpke, but don't ons
n has holly oh5tstHGs. poincas b1ohf Jerasai
cherries 'ehat docs u matter about the fragile blooms deltered
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

I'LL TAKE YOU along the side streets up mysterious
steps around the corners, and doln the ohere
the ships come IN! III help vou find loiat you truly wan
TO 0ue-not what everyone else is byingi mont lei
pou icaste, on, No! 'front.' you out. And to-
day shuH remind yoa again and again That, though
Betty Ann Is most adorable and the girl chnps charming
Dad, Who foots The bills deserves a sock1d at the fire
side, tool
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
THE KIND A MAN CHOOSES!

PAUL HANSON has designed euffinn finished simply with
or rectangular lettings agate. hloodonc. mrdonyx
ehiel How you'll admire the find at the GOLD SIN
its6 First Avenue
The arr Of jeeeutino being fully developed
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
HAVE THEM DYED BROWN OR BLACKl

Al rurrelIs Madison ST store. those light SUNNI,
tired OF,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
E0R YoIR RANGE TD SUGGEST

MANNING uAsMAEIt burning oronc, rom IO.2 IIird
Kitchen perfectly tt0ut
attachment That creates rs
0as from Nothrcst product.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
LINGERIE-MAKINGs NOT DIFFICULT
LUNCHEON SETS STAMPED AM
THE GIFT TREE

Is laden with rare brasses, pot
terry, pictures, baskets and cards
world. Been at 1890 Fifth Ave?
world. Been at1220 Firth Ave?
4 lcholc summer OF GoWcrS Is
in the fragrance that the per
tuners capture for orr jon and
our deigbN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

handkerchief guost-towcs In coors only Si3j at
shop. Lovely luncheon and buffet priced just
Eyeyhings Christmas boxed, too at 2o7 McDermot bulc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
OAK THEATER

Madison bcwccn First Second Jack Kaufman
lfyllnd Co Abics Irish SON" Unl you
missing the AT the
this Fortmo Christina times
tonight. Matinee every day except M5ndav-10c
tAdvcrtscmenO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
OF ALL THE GIFTS THAT HIT

The spot. silk hosiery first. think Have
shapey. nne-textured "Nhl-Iflc Test" guaranteed a
the Arcade Booteryf Second Ave. entrance. Arcade
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

40 mnttcr the gold
b. Cf.fTONs there's wuidcmar chain 0or 10 mattel
81 nd assortment OF cmblsms find at this shop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
ANY MAN WOULD BE DELIGHTED


with Christmas box Shaving Cream
powder toilet soap and lotion from 5000 Arcade Square,
Speaking Of attractive ops poicder
ioth the Ton0e TUCKED N cosnR he mirror
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
REINDEER FOR DINNER!
GIVE LINENS. OLE COURSE,

IT'S 20 De served agnin next sum
First ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
WE'RE PREPARED mo- LAUGH HEARTILY

box OF just-lke-now hats, his old salyaged ror
and sent TO CHURCfuLL's at 400 Union Stree
day cleaning and rc-bocldngl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14

Harc you seen me ol-ohincsc-gcnileman doll,
Shops7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-14
MISS STEELE WILL ERE YOUR CHIN!

Lessons and order.work Laid Shop 2o7 McDeu
MA in-27S9.
The broad ax., 1923-11-24
EXODUS HELPING NEGRO IN
SOUTH, MOTION ASSERTS


New York.-The South was never
more alive than it is today to the I'M
portance Of greater economic justice,
fairer educational opportunities and
justice in the courts to the Negroes,
DR.. Robert K. Motoa. principal Of
Tuskegee Institute, declared before
the Quill Club. Tuesday.
An important factor. he said, was
the wholesale emigration of Negroes
to northern industrial centers.
The Georgia exodus had cost the
state $27,O0O,OO0, had left 10000 farm
houses vacant, and had left 5000
plows idle and had left zO, ,g43 laborers'
jobs vacant, according to an estimate
by the Georgia Bankers association,
Ne declared.
Leaders Of the movement to i'm
prove the status of the Negro, the
Tuslxegee official said, were "actuated
not wholly By economic considera-
ton, but were moved by the dictates
of human Justice