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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
ATTORNEY SLAIN M KHAN CONTEST
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 following. There, he added, attorneys Nat and George Spense stopped Fox and held him until he, Rogers. came up.
 Patrolman o. c. Cochran took Fox in charge and took him to the police station where he was locked in a cell. Took Pistol From Fox.
 pr. Fred B. Johnson of San An- tonic, Tex. who Is visiting at the home of W. J. Simmons, emperor of the klan, told the police that Fox came to Simmons home last night, Dr. Johnson said that Morris A. Moore. a member of the Texas Rang CTS, also visiting Colonel Simmons, was present at the time, Colonel Sim mons being in Alabama. Johnson de- clared Fox told him that he had sew cred his connection with the fac tfon of Imperial Wizard Evans, and that he had come to Johnson for the purpose of revealing some informa- tion. Dr. Johnson said he noticed Fox kept his right hand in his over- coat pocket and he, Johnson, backed Fox into a corner and took 8 pistol away from him.
 He then told me-" said Dr. John son, "he had been sent there to kill me, put ne uloll say Dy whom. lie said, however, I had talked him out of 1t. When he left me he told me he was going back to Texas on Mon day night, and appeared to be dis gusted with the whole situation" Texas Newspaper Man.
 Dr. Johnson said fox came to Atlanta in March last from Dallas, Tex, where he was city editor of a Q nected with this paper for l5 years, Dr. Johnson said. Fox claimed, &C., cording to Dr. Johnson. to have writ ten recent speeches delivered by pr. Evans.
 The dead attorney was leading counsel last week in the court battle precipitated by David NJ. Ritten- house and others of Philadelphia when they filed a petition asking for the appointment of a receiver for the Ku Klux klan. The receiver ship was denied by Judge John D. several days. As attorney for Elm peror Simmons, Coburn this morning filed a petition asking for an in- Junction against Dr. Evans and the klan to prevent the formation of woman's order of the Ku Klux KIan, alleging they were being given the secrets of the male organization.
 Coburn was said to have been one of the first attorneys for the Ku Klux K1an after the order got under way. While counsel for the klan he Is said to have defended several men who were accused of flogging an- other man. They were acquitted.
 Coburn was among the number in dicted in connection with an alleged raid at Ingleside, Cal, and was ac- quilted. He returned to Atlanta after this trial. Coburn represented the Simmons faction when the court proceedings began against the fac- ton headed by Evans.
 wife and three children survive Coburn.
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Nationalists Arm Themselves

BERLIN, Nov. 5.--(By Associated Press s.)-The central government, aroused by the apparently dangerous situation created by the Bavarian nationalists preparations on the Ba- varion Thurianain frontier has order ed the dispatch of three Bareneses Rischwher regiment to the region. These troops will take up position behind the Thuringian police with orders to resist to the utmost any at tempt by the irregular Bavarian bands to advance.
 The government will also issue an appeal to all republicans to be pre- pared to defend the republic.
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Steel Works To Close

MULHEIM, Germany, Nov 5.--All the plants of August Thyssen, includ- ing the steel works at Mulheim and Hamborn, will be closed next Sat. urday.
 August Thyssen. who is about so years old, has been the most Cnre- lenting opponent of co-operation with the French and Belgians and it is un- derstood that his decision to close his plants completely was to avoid being coerced by other industr1alists Into a working agreement with the French.
 Ills son, Fritz Thyssen, however. who also controls steel works and mines, is participating with the Shines group in the negotiations with the French, which were resumed today. although there is no indication when they will be completed.
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 to make his election sure, emulate their example.
 O O O Coolidge NIny CapituIate.
 The attitude of the administration is well understood, is contrary at this time to that of Madden and Graham. It Is learned that the ad- ministration will initiate nothing to the advantage of the Ford offer un- less the pressure becomes embarrass- ing. It is reported the administra- tion might capitulate.
 Secretary Weeks has publicly stated that the government for its purposes requires no auxiliary steam plant. It Is implied by him that if the government build one in response to the demands offered it would be acting not for governmental req sons but in the interest of one citizen Tor the state.
 Mir. Madden, following Representa- tive Byrns of Tennessee, will intro duce a measure requiring the con- struction of an auxiliary plant in the coal fields so that Ford's offer might be subject to intelligent con sideration. He declared today that he anticipates the reasonably rapid enactment of the bill into law. PICK UP ADD
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BRAINS WIFE APPEARS
Man Held On Murder Charge MaR-
 ried To Chorus Girl

WOONSOCKET, R. l.. Nov. 5.-Lu- cille Mason, a chorus girl and daugh- ter of Charles Gorski of Manville, has informed the authorities that sheI was married three years ago to Ju-, ian c. Brain, who is under arrest iny Miami, Fla, charged with the mur-l der of Raymond Lee. Brains parents} who live in Hartford, Conn.,, are said to have admitted this marriage butt asserted that the two separated with | in a year. A miami woman claims' that she is Brains wife.
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WlTHDRAWS CASE
Suit Against Imperial Wizard Shifted
 To Civil Court

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5.-When federal court began the new term today the case of George B. Kimbro, Jr, former grand goblin of the ku Klux Klan in this territory, against Hiram Wesley Evans. imperial wizard. asking libel damages to the extent of $100,0oo, was withdrawn at plaintiffs costs. A suit for libel is on file In state civil court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
MANY TROOPS FORMED

t- Throughout Ties Of Spain
 MADRID, Nov. 5.--The Boy Scout movement is spreading rapidly in Spain and troops have been formed not only in Madrid but in all tile other large cities. King Alfonso at tended a ceremony yesterday in which flag was presented to the Madrid troop. General Primo Ri- vera, head of the military directorate. also participated.
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CHARGED WITH sHOTING.

Estelle Thompson, negro, 22 Short Alley H, was arrested and placed In the city jail late Monday by De- tectives Brannon and Brown charged with assault with weapon on Walt CT Anderson, 13-year-old negro boy. Sunday afternoon. Anderson was taken to the Hillman hospital where his condition Is said to be critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
KHAN SERMON SUNDAY
 PLANNED BY PASTOR
Services At North Birmingham To
 Be Attended By Klansmen

Rev. S. A. Bishop, pastor of the Pentecostal church at North Birming- ham, Twenty-fixth street and Thirty first avenue, north. will Rreach to their families and others, taking for his subject the foundation on which the klan was organized, the twelfth chapter of Romans. accord inG to announcement Monday by Bert D. Thomas, grand plenipoten- tiary fer the realm of Alabama.
 Klansmen in robe will be pre- sent, according to MT. Thomas. He will have charge of the singing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
AUTO IS WEAPON
st. LOtis Man Charged With UsiHE Car To Kill Man

ST. LOUIS Nov. 5.-After John w.. Schmidt, 52 years old. struck James Reed, 62, with his automobile yes- terday. knocking him unconscious, he apparently tried to run over him and backed up his car several times, 1t was testified at the inquest today. Reed died shortly after the accident. Schmidt was held for the grand jury Tn S20.000 bond.
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NAMED MINIsTER TO CuRA

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 4.-Jose I. Lugo, governor. of the northern dis trict of Lower California, has been appointed Mexican minister to Cuba. General AbelardC Rodriguez succeeds him as governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
S0LEMNITY ORDERED
poue Gives Instructions For Coming
 Xisia Of King AIfonsO

Visis Of King AIfohsO
 ROME. Nov. 5.-Pope Plus has giv- en instructions providing that the greatest solemnity shall attend the coming visit to the Vatican ana St' Peters of King Alfonso of Spain. AL fonso win also visit the Basilica Of Santa Marie Magorrie of which he is honorary canon.
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A hole in a pipe large enough to receive a pin, will permit a leakage of 1s0 gallons, or 3h barrels of water . 2& hours.
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Eminent physicians in Italy often prescribe leeches for their patients, and the suckers are used in epidemics of influenzs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-06
COOLIDGE GIVE N. NEW FORD PLAN
President Non- -Committat' But Believed Solution Found
 To Ford Bid
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gestive that the President in order to make his election sure, emulate their example.
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AS for the prince, he shall help his people keep their Christmas"
 When morning broke they whC stood on the walls of tho city beheld a strange sight, Not a mile away, between the camp of the enemy and the city on a slight hillock, a rude cross of pinewood had been built, and upon the cross was stretched the figure of man bound with cords They gazed al it for long in wonder, and then fearful whisper went around, and they gathered together with pale faces and doubtful hearts The man who was bound there, the victim of a slow and horrible death, was Prince Maurice, their prince whom they had driven forth as traitor.
 Would the Turks treat thus friend? They fetched Romaktff to gaze upon the hideous sight. Some of them even faucied that they heard faint cries of agony borne upon the ley wind. The people of the city grew restless, and many dark faces were turned upon Romakoff. f,
 The mutterings grew into a storm. They gathered together at the south ern gate, before his house, and there some one found a fainting woman, her delicate hands clasping the iron bars. her clothes sodden, her feet blood-stained. And until she opened her eyes and spoke no one recognized the beautiful Countess of Merguil- lon.
 She staggered to her feet. Whence came her sudden strength she could net tell, but she found voice and courage enough to stand up and speak so that her voice travelled to the furtherest of them.
 Men of Crersa,' she cried, "ft is your prince whom they have bound there. He is no traitor. It is l alone who am guilty. I made him swear upon his honor to save me, sc he took the blame of what he knew nothing of. It is the father of Menid Bey who has planned this horrible thing. Listen! Are you men going to let your prince suffer a frightful death and never strike blow?'
 What can we do? Their guns sweep the plain"
 Listen" she cried, land I will tell you a secret I will tell you why the Turks are so desperate, that they have done this thing to make you sue for peace. Their ammunition Is spent Their guns are as useless as old from"
 l A murmer of excitement thrilled through them.
 i Men of Crersa," she said, you have fought valiant fight, and you are in desperate straits. Strike one great blow for your freedt m and ] your prince! I know a side of the Turkish camp where never scout is posted, and where you can fall upon them without the slightest warning. Their guns are useless. You will cut them to pieces like sheep. Be men, and live to remember this night as 1 the greatest in your history" | There was roar of exclamation. They gave her food and wine, and under cover of the darkness the men of Crersa-ay, and many of their women, too--stole out by a round about way to the Turkish camp. The story of that night is history-only before daylight few scattered hand fuls of the Turks were flying across the mt untains, leaving behind them slaughtered host.
 | Of the Turkish army nothing re- mained. When they looked for the woman who had led them out. they found her with a cold, motionless
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figure wrapped in her arms, lying underneath the cross, striving to keep him alive by the warmth of her body.
 Two years later all Paris was crowding to the reception of the Madame La Comtesse, the first since her husbands death. Many guests had passed through her rooms and left. The evening grew late, and the last guest had taken his leave. The Comtesse was alone, when her major domo, recalled to his duties, threw open once more the door of her apartment.
 His Royal Highness, Prince Mau- rice"
 A little cry brt ke from her lips or was it sob? He took her out stretched hands and looked down into her startled face.
 Are you surprised?" he asked.
 Very" she answered. q had no idea that you were in Paris"
 q arrived only last night"
 And Crersa?"
 "Crersa is herself again. My min sters tell me that we need only one thing now-a princess! That is why l have come to Paris.
 The colLr flooded her cheeks and left them again almost Immediately. She remained silent.
 There is only one woman, Sophie, whom my people would welcome, and there is only one woman whom their prince would marry. So l have come to you YCu wNl not send me away?'
 She looked up at him radiant with happiness. Yet for moment she hesitatcd.
 Are you sure Maurice, that your people"
 They have canonized you," he an- swcred laughingly. "They remember only that you are the woman who saved Crersa.'
 And you-is that how you also re- member me?"
 He took her hands into his. T remember also." he said, "that you are the woman who saved my life, and the woman whom l have always loyed.",
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RESORTS AND TRAVEL
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
LYNCH TACKLES BURMAN
IN OPENER AT GARDEN

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-The
worlds bantamweight championship
battle between Joe Lynch, title
holder, and Joe Burman, Chicago
challenger, which was originally
scheduled for September IA at
Madison Square Gardens opening
boxing show, has been deferred un.
til September % because of the
Dempsey-Firpo bout which will be
held on September IA at the Polo
Grounds.
1t is planned now to stage the
opening show at the Garden on
September 81. when Carl Duane and
frankie Jerome. rival Bronx ban.
tanweights, will be rivals in a
twelve-rOund bout.
Lynch is not recognized as worlds
bantamweight champion in this
State. The State Athletic Commits
sion last week declared the title
vacated because of Lynch's delay
in accepting a. challenge from Bur
man.
It developed after the suspension.
however. that Lynch and Burman
had been signed a day before the
commission took action against the
titleholder. In view Of this circum.
staAce it is generally expected that
the commission will restore Lynch
to good standing with a reprimand
for not taking the trouble to advise
the commission of the Burman
match.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
JESS SWEETSER CLIPS
BRIARCLIFF RECORD

OSSINING, N. Y, Aug. BIN a
four ball match at Briarcliff Coun'
try Club today Jesse w. Sweetser
broke the course record Of IA with a
score OF ~. On the first nine
against a par of Sc, he turned in a
81 with four brides. On the in
ward half of the round he was un
fortunate on couple of holes, re
curing a seven on the thirteenth
after trimming the cup on his putt
His score was 40. three over par
coming in. Jesse paired with Tom
,. White of Apawamis against Leon
ara Martin Of Apawamis, former
junior champion Of Westchestel
county, and William II. Potts, the
Briarcliff pro. The match was close
~ contested and was watched by al
interested gallery.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
BERNSTEIN'S TITLE SAFE
IN BATTLE WITH MORAN

NEW YORK, Aug. SACK Bern.
stein is not risking his title of 130'
pound champion at the Velodrome
next Wednesday night, but loss
will deprive him Of prestige. His
opponent, Pal Moran, is the best man
he has faced outside Of Dundee. Mo
ran is a shifty, heady boxer and will
have a few pounds on the Yonkers
lad.
A match between Bernstein and
Dundee for the junior lightweight
title is in the making, and this may
come about If everything goes well
with Jack next Wednesday night.
Jack promised Dundee he would give
him a return match if he won from
him.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
PROVES
MARK FOR
COOGAN
Preliminary Bouts Furnish Real
Thrills in Sportland's
Fight Card.

Sid Marks, claimant Of the Can
adian lightweight championship,
took a flop in his scheduled twelve
round contest at Sportland Heights
last night before a packed house
Mel Coogan, an aged veteran of
the squared circle. with a powder
puff punch, got credit for a knock.
out when the towel appeared as
Marks was taking the count of
eight in the sixth round.
Preliminary bouts between lads
who really meant to do their best
saved the scalps Of the promoters.
frankie Mann uncovered a prom
Using f1yweight in Kid Cafoni, of
Walter Reed Hospital, who defeat.
ed George Ward, Of Baltimore, in
slambang battle.
Bobby Yeoman, fast making
friends for himself here, fought a
hard draw with Kayo Poveriski.
Jack Stone and Eddie Malone
put up a smuggling exhibition until
Referee Short halted affairs in the
seventh when Stone was helpless.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
Rules For The Tines
World Series
Trims.

For the BEST all-American
baseball team selected from
players of the two major
leagues together with the BEST
statement of your reasons as
judged by Babe Ruth in coll
laboration with a local CONNIE
tee; a free trip to the world
series games in New York.
For the SECOND BEST team
and explanation thereof; q free
trip to the world series games
in New York.
Contest ends August 81 at
midnight. Other judges to de-
termine the BEST selections
and reasons in collaboration
with Babe Ruth will be Louis
A. Dougher, sporting editor Of
The Washington Times; Avery
C. Marks, the editor, and ''Skil-
let" Finn, Esq, the nut. Ad-
dress your answers to "Skillet"
and write on one side of the
paper only.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
Fred Lieb Declined.

Frederick G. Lieb, president OF
the Baseball Writer'S Association
of America, was rendered the posi-
ton of official press agent for
the National League. Fred pre-
ferred to pound out snappy col
umn for the New York Evening
Telegram and declined the offer
Cullen Cain, feature writer on the
Philadelphia Public Ledger, accept
ed n, becoming the first press
agent ever employed by a major
league
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
PEDDLE PUSHERS PLAN
MEETING NEXT SUNDAY

An elimination series Of bicycle
races to determine the District cham
pion and representative in the ma
tional championships to be held at
Chicago will be staged around the
polo grounds in Potomac Park next
Sunday.
Augie Negora, Gus Chaconas, E.
Eldridee, S. Snoapper and I. Mes.
sinio are among the entrants. Trial
heats will be at a quarter, one, three
and five miles.
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ROLLIE. NAYLOR IS OUT
WITH FRACTURED FINGER

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 3.-Rolhe
MAYORS broken finger, sustained
in the fifth inning yesterday, will
probably keep him out of the game
no more than a week.
It was the little finger OF his
left hand. The bone won't be
healed in a week, but by that time,
the Texan will be able to risk pitch
ing, provided he keeps his left hand
away from line drives.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
GRIFFMENWORK MIRACLE
BY BEATING BROWNS
in DOUBLEHEADER

CHICAGO, Aug. Study re Kenesaw M. Lands, COM
missioner Of baseball, tod y teIegraphed the follow
ing statement to all mai3r and minor league clubs:
''It is the sentiment throughout baseball that no
games be played either to lay or on the day OF the
funeral of the late President. And further mark
of respect to his memory flags at all parks will be dis
played at haIf-mast until after the burial"
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
Propst Reports Here.

Jake Propst. formerly with Green.
vile in the Cotton States league,
now gone to seed, reported to Man.
ager Bush today and is expected
to play third base tomorrow in the
doubleheader against the st. Louis
Browns. Propst has been playing
first base all season and, in order
took workout this morning at the
ball park.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
TIA JUANA TO OFFER
MILLION IN PURSES

James W. Coffroth announces that
the Tia Juana meeting, which will
start next Thanksgiving Day, will
distribute among participating horse
men upward Of 100000.
The meeting will last between 100
and 100 days, and will be featured by
the running of the $4,000 Coffroth
handicap, a gallop at a mile and a
quarter for three-year-olds and up
ward.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
PhiIs Take Couch,

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3.-Johnny
Couch. Reds hurler, has been
claimed by the Phillies on waivers
asked several days ago. Couch,
who won sixteen and lost nine
games last year, has dropped seven
out of nine this season.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03

For the BEST all-American base
ball team composed of two pitchers
and the eight other positions on a
team selected from the two major
, leagues, The Washington Times
will send TWO contestants to New
York in October with all expenses
paid. including seats at the series
games, all Of which are likely. to
be played in the big city.
Babe Ruth. himself will be the
judge of your selection Of ten men
who are this year performing in
either Of the two big wheels.
Admittedly the most popular man
in the game with judgment as
sound as any other individual con-
nected with baseball, nobody is
better fitted to analyze the merits
of your mythical team than the
Babe. Each season, he selects for
The Washington Times, the ten
men who, in his opinion, would
make the most effective defensive
and offensive Organization If placed
together on one club.
His official announcement will
be made on September 8, stimuli
taneous with the announcement
by this newspaper Of the TWO
trips to the world series by ap-
to this contest Of skill.
When Babe has issued his all
American team for public perusal,
there can be no question in any
ones mind as to its excellence.
Every contestant will know I'm
noAdiateIv whether his particular
choice corresponds with Babes or
not. and the only other consider
alton the Washington fans have to
bear in mind is their 150-word ex.
PLANTATION of why they pick Ger
tain players for certain berths,
which will be judged by Babe
Ruth, Louis A. Dougher, sporting
editor of this newspaper, Avery c.
Marks, editor, and Skillet" Finn.
Esq.
Please remember about this $50.
word explanation of your choice OF
players for the team that there is
no trick or catch in the particular
number of words to which you are
nominally limited. IL your reasons
require a few more or a few less, ii
is perfectly all right with the judges
Some limit has to be fixed to give
the contestants an idea into what
detail they will be allowed to go.
This simply means that any
where around $50 words will be
acceptable, whereas a SOO-word or
essay or statement or whatever
you may wish to term 1t would
0ver-wOrk the judges, whose task
will be big at best and whose time
| must be conserved.
Also, the contestants need not b.
actual residents Of Washington, bu
rather of Washington, Maryland
Virginia and West Virginia, where
The Washington Times Is mos
widely read.
You need not be a subscriber. a
this is not a circulation or subscrip
ton contest.
It is just another Of those idea.
OF Skillet" Finn, ESQ, who digs III
from time to time certain forms O.
amuse ment or entertainment
through the columns Of The Wash
ington Times to interest the readers
and to get the general populace Il
discuss open topics.
Send your answers to Skillet
Finn, Esq, Sporting Department
| The Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1923-08-03
Swinging Golf Club
Puts This Man In
Hospital

NEW YORK, Aug. Sam
uel F. STREET., president of the
Stock Clearing Corporation and
member Of the governing COM
mittee Of the New York Stock
Exchange, is at the Broad
Street Hospital, encased in a
plaster cast, with piece chip
ped from his spine and his back
1igaments torn, from swinging
a driver at the Sleepy Hollow
Golf Club, of which he is a
member.
Mr.. STREET. will be confined
to his bed for two weeks.