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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
Men Acquitted of
Mobbing 2 Women

LUMBERToN. n. C., July 2S.--
Charges of housebrealing, preferred
against Mike Lawson, Jules Brogden
and John Hedgpetn, VINO We're ac-
quilted Saturday night or the brutal
floggng of Mrs Hattie Purvis and
Mrs. Mary Watson, We're nolle
pressed today.
The charged OF house breaking
were made in connection with the
alleged flogging of the two women,
who claimed band OF hooded men
carried them from their homes TO q
cemetery whore they applied the lash
until blood came.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
Speed Work on New
Veterans Hospital

With 400 employees rushing work
on the construction OF tho 90 build.
inga OF the War Veterans hospital az
American Lake. contractors an.
nounce that they expect 20 have tho
giant structure completed on SEIZED.
uled time. the original date FOR com.
pletion being October 10
Work was started on the hospital
on January II at total cost OF more
than Si.4o0. 900, There are eight chief
structures FOR the care OF mental dis.
eases and many smaller buildings.
When the hospital Ia opened. is5
cases OF mental incapability will be
transferred for treatment from tho
state institution 10 the newly erected
structure
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
AuTO-HENfIC

/. -
It h s wonderful
b ] 20 d treatment
will be given by a
properly instructed
and authorized doc
tor for a few days
only at $500 per
treatment. Get free
booklet describing
what diseases II
cures and what you
may expect from IL.
1904 Third Ave, cor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
II you value your watch. let Haynes
repair IL. Next Liberty theater.--Adv.
BABY ARRIVES In
SEATTLE HOME

well. well. Here's the proud
daddy, Congratulations, old man."
Thanks. boys. You must come
out and see him. Fine boy. Weighs
seven and q half pounds"
We'll. well! And / bet he's got
fine lungs, like his daddy. How
about it?'
Nothing wrong with his lungs
yet. Have a cigar. boys. Finest
boy in the world. Five days old
now and both the wife and the baby
are getting along fine"
Glad TO hear It. The baby will
be coming down TO work with you
in no time. I'll bet"
well. maybe not TO work right
away, but the wife is already dop-
ing out the program for having him
christened. I'll have to attend and
be one OF the star actors in the at
fair. l suppose"
'of course you'll be there, with
bells on. No one will see You,
though. Too busy looking at the
cute baby and the pretty mother
Maybe so. but the wife says I
have to have new suit for tho oc-
casion. She thinks some one will
look at me-"
Women do have funny ideas.
But, say, about that new suit. Man,
man! Let me tell you the place TO
go. Cherry's, at 1915 Second ave.
between Madison and Spring, in the
Rialto building. Just over the Pig'n
Whistle. You can get fine values
there for the money. Good styles
and wide range of materials to
choose from. Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23

My adventure, as look back upon
Il now. seems very amusing 20 me.
but ! can assure you definitely that
IL made no such impression upon me
at the time Il happened.
Just al the clofo Of the world war,
! was located In "a town In northern
France. and. being an officer. was
stationed nj the mono Of a wcll-to-do
French manufactures. a much-to-be
desired place OF residence. compared
to what had gone before for me,
This Frenchman had charming
daughter, about 20. pretty. refined
and educated. altno she know not a
word OF English, had picked up a
smattcring OF French. and | formed
an acquaintance with her We went
canoeing together We played tennis.
and spent considerable time In each
others company.
Altho many OF my huddies In that
part OF the nation had taken unto
themselves French wives. ] had no
intention OF 80 doing. merely regard
ing tho lady as a pleasant compan-
ion FOR my spare hours
ono day We were seated IN n ham-
mock by the river. In her fathers
garden. !, in my poor French. was
discussing tho French political situ-
alton. or trying 10. Suddenly. in re-
nponsc TO query l had put. In
French az fs0ttfgra fng threw her
arms about my neck and kissed me.
with a "ouil"
Then sho ran into the house and
brought her father. The old gentle
man shook my hand. told mo how
glad he was NJ the prospect OF an
American son-in-law, asked mo II I
had any money. enough 10 support n
wife.
To say that I was dumhfounded
would be putting II mildly. indeed. /
did not know what To ray or what 10
do. so | didn't say anything until
tho time for my say was over.
The girl seemed delighted az the
prospect OF going 20 America. and for
two miserable weeks sought 10
muster the courage sufficient 10 ex.
plain that | hadn't sought her hand.
Intentionally. st all. but could not.
How did IL end Well. quarrel
arose between us. aud. in a ~ OF
anger. ahe broke of the engage.
meni"
II Is hard TO describe the incident
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
NEW WEATHER
MAN TO COME

George N. Salisbury, weather OBJ
server here for the past 20 years, viii
be succeeded as mcteorologist within
short time by NJ. u. Summers,
Alaska weather observer, It was an
nouncod Monday,
Mr.. Salisbury stated Monday
morning that no had made applica-
ton to remain here as assistant TO
Summers and believed that his re-
quest would be granted by the de-
partmcnt, Due TO his advanced age.
Salisbury will not succeed Summers
in Alaska, according to the dispatch
Summers transfer TO Seattle after
his service for many years In Alaska
Is In keeping with the governments
policy In returning mon in foreign
service to the States after they have
served for IA certain number Of years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
" omen Officials Quit

TEWETT. Tex. July 23.--Mere
- man has como into his own
again.
Woman has dropped the scepter OF
municipal reign and returned to her
pots and pans.
Feminine rule In Jewett and her
sister town. Thayer, Kas.. is over.
Husbands wouldn't tend to the
homes, so the wives rebellcd at look
ing after the official business.
For two years, the fair sex con
trollcd tho destinies of Jewett and
Thayer. Its administrations were re-
plcte with civic improvements beau
flying programs, movie censorship
and wars on bootleggers and tax
dodgers.
Tho male citizcnry unanimously
agreed the ''potticoat brigades" hand
led affairs far more efficiently than
their predecessors had ever done. And
tho ladies admitted II.
But taking care Of husbands, wash
ing children's faces. tidylng up the
living rooms and keeping towns
cared for, was way too much re-
sponsibility. SO the women refused
to run again when their terms cx-
pred.
They're thru with politics, they
proclaim to all tho world In fact,
say they, the men put one over on
them in the first place-hy elect
ing them.
Jcwett boasts IL was the first muni-
clpality in the country to try the ex
pertinent. Then Thaycr copied.
Mrs ]. T. Adkisson was mayores,
of Jewett. Her councilwomen were
Mrs, Il. II. Evans. Mrs. w. r. Dot,
son. Mrs. Coakley Evans and Mrs
IT, =. Harrison.
over In Thayer, Mrs. Abby II. For
est, club woman. mother of thrc,
children and eight times grand
mother. held forth in the mayor,
office. Her council consisted OF Mrs
Eunicc Rash, Miss Alice LnmbcrtSon
Mrs. Iva Cross and Mrs. Daisy SAY
age. Mrs Hattie Brewster was po
lice Judge.
Collecting taxes was the bigges
job In Thayer Texas taxation law!
arc lenient. Tax evasions were nu
merous, It's said. Lots of folks ballS
ed in paying.
Mayor Addison saw II differently
And now Jowott holds the nll-Ameri
can record. Every delinquent Il
bnck In the towns good graccs,
A man was appointed town mar
shal. During the two years, he didn'
have occasion TO make a single mr.
rcst The hooscEow had but one oc
cupnnt
That was hootlcggor who dare,
! show hia fooa IN town. And. oh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
Bellingham Boy Dies
From Sawmill Injury

BELLTNGHAM. July sJ.-An op,
GRAFTON failed 10 save Cecil willct.
e2'ycar-old mill hand. who relieved
fatal wound IN tho abdomen from
u flying piece Of timber from the sc
saw az the Puget Sound sawmill
and Single Co. plant. lie died at a
local hospital early sunday evening.
The boy lived with his parents. a
few miles north OF Blaine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
"Spice of 1922" PrOUes
an Earthquake of Mirth
Show Pleasing Packed House at Met; Many
Stage Favorites Starred

Those resonant outlaws and
throaty chuckles that have been
rumbllng across tho country from
the Hudson river. in the wake OF
The Spice OF 1893" rocked the
chalk cliffs OF Puget Sound last
night and caused an earthquake IN
California when the revue presented
lis opener az the Metropolitan
thcater.
The show is most certainly a
knockout. and the jammod house
that witnessed tho first showing.
sides aching. went into the cool OF
tho night air after the curtain 20
spread It's praises TO the four winds.
spice" is well named. but It's
the kind OF spice mother used TO
spread ON her green apple and Gus
tard wholesome. palatahlc and
pieaalnF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
ORIENTAL SCENES
PLEASE AUDIENCES

The catchy Oriental scenes re-.
yoalod some bizarre pigment effects
on naked bodies
on the whole. Seattle hasn't had
"A better evenings entertainment In
many a day. THE New York east
struck "A responsive chord IN the
cosmopolitan audience. which com
posed the usual first nighters many
goha and officers from the battle.
ships, as well as scores OF outof
town visitors. Comment In the lob.
by between acts was OF the most
commendatory order.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
Democrats Discuss
Johnson's Victory

The victory OF Magnus Johnson
was the subject OF much comment
at the SATURDAY meeting ~ the King
County Democratic club Judge sam
T. Hill was named as the probable
winner IN - special congressional
election from the Fifth or spokane
district.
oliver + Erickson announced that
BE- would not under any conditions
run FOR governor OF the state In the
1924 election.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23

Throop has a lyric soprano voice OF
pleasing sweetness. ana sam iIearn
is a censor with a pcnchant FOR ca.
quisitc nddiing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-23
Nv Greatest Adventure

uIE following stories submitted this weeks star contest
50 prize viii the story under tho above
title submitted Five the length
limit Send yours Adventure Editor Tho STAR Seattle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
EX-HOOSIER TAR
INJURED IN CRASH
Three Others Safe as Ships
Wreck on Rocks,

One of four ex-Indiana men serving
as officers on destroyers wrecked off
the California coast was slightly in
jured, according to reports reaching
the United States naval recruiting sta
ton, col Roosevelt Bldg, here today.
Lieut.. Allen Prather Mullinix of the
Delphy was injured. Records show he
was born in Indiana Dec. II, 1898,
and was appointed to the United
States Naval Academy from Indiana,
July 8. 1916. Lieut.. Amariah Basil
Cartwright was also on the Delphy.
He was appointed to the United States
Academy July Is. 1916. Both officers
were junior grade.
Other ex-Hoosiers in the crash were
Lieut.. Robert Ward Haylor, formerly
Of Muncie, who received his appoint
ment July 10, 1910. Lieut.. Haylor was
on the S. p. Lee.
Lieut.. Harley Evert Barrows, jun
Tor grade, former Hoosier, escaped
death while stationed on the Young
Barrows was appointed to the acad-
envy from California. June 6, 1919.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
KHAN UNMASKS
IN OKLAHOMA ON
GOvERNOR'SORDER
Executive Declares He's in
Fight to Finish-TroopS
Held in Readiness.

By United Press
OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla, Sept. Il
The Ku-KIux Khan in Oklahoma un
masked today on orders of Governor
j. c. Walton
No robes. masks or other regalia
was worn at ceremonies and initia-
tions last night
Orders We're issued by N c. Jewett,
grand dragon Of the Khan for Okla.
homa, that no masked parades or
meetings would be permitted, in &C.
cordance with the Governors orders.
Jewett's action relieved a tense sit
uation, with the Governor prepared
to send troops into every county
where masked meetings were seized
uled Militiamen enforcing martial
law at Tulsa were ready to move over
to Bristow, where an initiation was
held last night. Just as the meeting
was prepared to get under way, or
ders were received from Jewett to IN
mask.
Governor Walton today declared
the original of a photostatic copy of
an application purporting to show he
had sought membership in the Ku-
Klux Khan was a forgery. The cop
les were given out to newspaper men
by Khan officials.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
INDIANA BANKERS
MEET WEDNESDAY
Dinner and Smoker Tonight to
Precede Sessions,

The twenty-seventh annual conven-
ton of the Indiana Bankers Associa-
ton Wednesday at the Claypool will
be preceded tonight with a dinner
smoker at the Athenaeum, E. Michi-
gan and N. New Jersey SITS.
Governor McCray will deliver the
welcome address Wednesday morning.
J. H. Tregoe Of New York secretary
treasurer of the National Association
OF Credit Men, will make the principle
address on The Increasing Need of
Skill in Mercantile and Financial Ad-
ministration."
Talks during the afternoon will be
made by A. z. Adams, chairman of
the Federal legislative committee, A.
B. A, and president Of the First Ma
tional Bank, Youngstown, o., Charles
Evans, director extension, A. and NJ.
college, Oklahoma City, okla, and H.
Archibald Harris, income tax coun-
sellor of Chicago. The convention
will close Wednesday evening with a
musical program and dancing.
officers Of the Indiana Bankers
Association are: c. D. Billings, Sey-
mour, Ind, president; c. S. Hitter
man. Cambridge City, vice president;
Andrew Smith. Indianapolis. secretary
and P. II. Mccormick, North Judson.
treasurer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
ITALY PRESENTS
ORFUOCCUPATION
BILL TO GREECE
Matter May Be Sent to The
Hague for Decision by
Ambassadors Council.

By United Press
PARIS, Sept, 1.-THE council Of am
bassadors today considered the ex'
penses for Itajy's occupation of the
Island Of Corfu. 1t is believed the
matter will be sent to The Hague for
a decision.
Italy, holding Greece responsible for
the death of the former country's
commissioners at Janina, occupied the
islands as a punitive measure and is
presenting bills TO Greece for the
costs of the occupation.
1t is understood the ambassadors
consider settlement of the date on
which Italy is to evacuate the island
as the most ticklish problem they have
to solve. Premier MoussoIni may in
sist the guilty parties be punished
before Italian forces are withdrawn
This might delay evacuation for
months.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
LEGION POLITICS
BUBBLES OVER AS
ELECTION NEARS
Frank McHaIe, Logansport,
Looms Up on Horizon to
Race Ball for State Job.
BY WILLIAM L. TOMS,
Times Staff CORRESPONDENT.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Sept. IL
American Legion politics in many
ways bears close similarity to national
and State politics, as has become
evident in caucusing at the fifth an
nual convention Of the Indiana depart
ment of the legion. With the election
OF officers scheduled for Wednesday,
groups were being hastily formed at
the Hotel Spaulding, official head
quarters, and strong political under
currents were becoming conspicuous.
Chief interest centers in the election
Of State commander and secondary
interest in the choice for a national
executive committeeman to represent
the State department.
For a time Arthur Ball of Muncie
was spoken of as a sure" man for the
election as commander. Today, how
ever, frequent caucusing has revealed
political division resembling that
which has taken place in the public
politics Of Indiana. Frank McTIale OF
Logansport, former head Of the States
Americanization committee. is a candi-
date for the commandership, with in
fiLences behind him which rivals Balls
backing in strength. A deadlock IS
expected. If 1t occurs the name Of Ar
thur R. Robinson Of Indianapolis will
! be offered in compromise. Col. Hiram
Beass OF Peru and DR.. H. H. Martin
Of La Porte also are candidates.
Bowman Elder of Indianapolis,
present national executive committee
man for the Indiana department, is
candidate for reelection Friends of
Gen. Leigh r. Gignilliat, commandant
of Culver Military Academy and for
mer State commander, have given him
strong Endorsement for the committee
manship. Claud Gregg Of Vincennes
and Judge Raymond Springer of Con
nersville, former State commanders,
are conceded good chances for the ex-
executive committeeman.
The race for State adjutant has
narrowed to Frank Henley. present
adjutant. and Bert Hawkins of Indi-
annapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
COUCH TAKEN TO
SERVE SENTENCE
Former Statehouse Custodian
Goes to Prison.

Roy Couch, 35, who served until
recently as statehouse custodian for
Governor McCray, was taken to
Michigan City this morning by Sheriff
George Snider. Couch will begin a
term in the Indiana State prison of
two to fourteen years given on his
plea Of guilty last Saturday morning
in criminal court to charges of pre-
senting false claims to the State
auditor His shortage was checked
as far as 10000, which was the extent
of his surety bond.
Luther Jackson, colored, formed the
third member of the party. He will
begin term of two to fourteen years
on a sentence. for second degree
burglary
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
OLICE SERGEANT REDUCED ONRE COMMUNICATION OF CHIEF
Board of Safety Takes Action
Without Word of Dis
CuSSion,
CuSSiOn,

Sergeant Melvin E. Wilkerson
was reduced to patrolman by
the board of safety today on
recommendation of Police Chief
Rikhoff. Action was taken with
out any discussion.
Rikhoff said the recommendation
was 'for the good of the service and
TO increase efficiency"
The board also promoted Patrolmen
Van Hoy and Bensley. who work in
the police garage as mechanics, to
the rank of motor police.
Wilkerson was in charge of the
emergency squad that Investigated
the Staying Of Robert Watson, Aug.
16. He questioned Watson before he
died.
In his report, Wilkerson made no
mention of Ku-Klux Khan trouble as
a motive for the Staying. Detectives
on the case say the incomplete re-
port hampered their work in tracing
clews.
Sergeant Wilkerson was promoted
from motor policeman to sergeant on
Jan. /, after he worked with Mayor
Shank in his campaign against speed
ers.
Rikhoff's action recalls the case Of
Lieut. Arthur MCGEE and Patrolman
Harvey Bedford. who are under
charges of characterization following
rxT
on a clew to the Watson murder
The officers left town without per-
mission on a warrant signed by men
whose names they refuse to reveal, It
is said The cases of these two Off
GERS come before the board next Tues,
day.
Wilkerson today denied that at any
time had he any direct snforma-
ton that the Watson murder was the
result OF any KluX Khan argument
and accordingly did not include 1t In
his report.
"Other members of the emergency
squad or a reporter told me what
Watson said and it came from some
other woman besides Mrs. Watson"
Wilkerson said.
Charges of conduct unbecoming to
an officer were filed against Patrol
man Forest Rominger with the board
today by Chief Rikhoff The board set
Tuesday. Sept %. as date for the
trial
Patrolman Michael Sullivan was
promoted to detective sergeant Traf-
ficman John Gish was transferred to
the motor police force.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
$500 CONVENTION
LIMIT IS PUZZLE
City Executives All Want to
Attend Some Meeting,

How to send city executives to va
rious conventions on a meager $500
is the question at city hall today. 10
seph L. Hog-e, city controller, sitting
on the city strong box" today said
it was first come, first served"
Police Chief Rikhoff ard Fire Chief
O'Brien have already used part of the
money in representing the city at
police and fire chiefs conventions.
Among others who want a slice of
city money to defray their expenses at
conventions are:
Traffic Captain Michael Glenn, Ma
tlonal Council of Safety, Buffalo. N.
Y, Oct. is.
John Barry. convention of city cleo
tricians, Reading, Pa.
Ray Wright, purchasing agents con-
vention and investigation. in Pitts
burgh and Boston.
Only 1915 is left for these officials
out OF the original $500 appropriated,
Hogue said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
POLICE DISCOVER
ABANDONED AUTOS
Night Riders Locate Four
Stolen Cars,

Three automobiles stolen over the
weekend were found abandoned by
police night-r1ding squads, Monday
night.
A Ford car was pulled from the
weeds at the Emrichsville dam. The
car had been stripped.
A car belonging to- Frank Blank
r. r. c, box 430, was found at
Drover st. and Oliver Ave.
NJ. o. Parker, 1923 Central Ave
was notified that his car was found
in the rear of the Claypool Hotel; and
a car belonging to r. l.. Connor, 1850
Park Ave, was found at Indiana Ave
and Ohio St
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
1000 CHURCHMEN
ARRIVING IN CITY
General Holiness Convention
ConveneS Here Tonight,

Delegates from Scotland and other
foreign countries today were arriving
to attend the general convention for
the Promotion of Holiness, which
opens tonight at the Gable Tabernacle
The sessions will close Sunday eve
ming.
1t is estimated that more than
enc thousand delegates from all parts
Of the country and from foreign lands
will be present tonight when DR..
Charles H. Winders, general secretary
of the Indianapolis Church Federation,
welcomes the convention to Indian
apolis in behalf of the federation.
Other speakers tonight will be DIR.
John Paul, president Of Taylor Univer-
sity, and president Of the convention;
Kenneth Wells, Indiana evangelist,
and DIR. w. G. Nixon, a minister of
Detroit, Mich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-11
BERLIN BELIEVES
BASIS FOR RUHR
PEACE IS NEAR
Foreign Office Denies Reports
of Cessation of Resistance
in Occupied Zone,
By CARL D. GRoAT,

GWtttu fFcSS OLuH tOTftopDHucNt
BERLIN, Sept. 11.-SJurces close
to the inter-allied commission today
said NJ. Haguenin, chief Of the French
delegation discussing a basis for a
PREPARATIONS agreement, departed for
Paris this afternoon with diplomatic
feelers" CLEANED from his consultations
with the German government.
The belief persisted basis for ser
ious negotiations soon may be reached.
Germany is ready to conclude an
agreement with France for delivery OF
potash, wood and coal and to arrange
for closer linking of the French ore
producing districts to the German coal
mining regions.
The report. inspired by the govern
ment, said German deliveries should
be made by private contracts between
German and French industrials.
While the foreign office was We
hement in its denial of reports it has
ordered cessation Of passive resist
ance in the Ruhr, there was increas-
ing evidence no effort will be spared
to reach an agreement with France.