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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
What IL Has Accomplished. What 1t
Is Doing and what Il Pur-
poses to Do

1t is doubtful If there has ever been
great world question so misunder-
stood, so misrepresented and so bitter
ly opposed as the League of Nations.
Intelligent minds seem to have
caught the infection and wheeled into
line to oppose the greatest measure
ever enacted for the peace and good
will of all nations of the earth. Prom
inent statesmen and philanthropists,
for many years. had been hoping and
pleading that the nations would get
together. formulate and put into ac-
ton the very same methods for a world
peace that this great and far-reach-
ing League stands for. When this
measure had been fairly and squarely
enacted by many of the most eminent
statesmen of the different nations, and
given to these nations for endorse
ment and ratification, the foremost in
the world, should ,disappoint other
nations and such a large number Of
its best citizens. in holding back and
rejecting the very principal that all
the nations on earth demand for their
ultimate prosperity and happiness.
The National Tribune, published at
the national capitol. representing the
ex-soldiers of the Republic and con-
stantly infusing the spirit of patrio-
tism and love of country into the
homes of it's readers. and wishing to
learn from an unbiased source exact
facts regarding conditions in Central
Europe, recently sent an experienced
journalist and writer to these central
nations to learn all possible and pres
ent the same to the readers Of the
Tribune, and Frank G. Carpenter, the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

disappointment to the strur.,,'
lions of Europe, and most :.
ing to all those who had
expect, our government to msa
to the high standard IT air.:
sending across the waters ~
so much needed In the wer,ss'
crisis.
But let us have faith to be,;..
1t Is only question of tima
people are becoming awakened d
fact that this great nation. W.
vast opportunities for good. shy
longer withhold itself from mossr
rectly forward onto the front n
the worlds activities, assnrlS
rightful position in the Leaeua {
tons and give tangible eyjden,',
from this time forward we nas /
all selfishness of purpose an.'
as far as possible to the boi.s.
that great American, who is sa'
to the hearts of millions of b,s y
countrymen, and who recently -
ed in the presense of cheerins
sands I'VE shall prevail as ~.
God reigns." ~ %
SAMUEL F. EMERs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

lead In this great world movement
for settlement of international dis
putes by peaceful means"
And again he, said at is regrettable
that the mighty power of eloquence is
used to defame and distract the true
meaning of an instrument, the most
important that ever appealed to the
heart or the soul of man"
Senator McCumber closed his mas
terly speech, pleading for the Sen
ate to ratify the League, by saying
81 could not cast my vote against any
reasonable agreement to secure flu
ture world peace without a conviction
that would follow me to the grave,
that had committed an objectionable
offense against future generations"
Stanley High, writer for lions
Herald. has recently declared for that
the dispute between Italy and Greece,
that threatened war, had been set
tied by the power of the League of
Nations, and he further writes that
Lord Gray, the great English states
man after the settlement. said: Had
the League been in existence in 1914,
the world WOuiu nave peeu SPdic Gu tro
four awful years that followed the
failure of our efforts to prevent war"
In view of the fact that overhwelm-
ing majorities were anxious for the
Senate to take immediate and favor
able action, we had every reason to
believe that the League would be rel
fled and the United States take its
rightful place at. the head of the ma
tons in working for Peace on Earth
and good will to men," but quickly
and without cause, owing to a small
in the Senate who thought
more of partisan advantages than they
did of the worlds welfare, the treaty
was defeated and the splendid oppor-
tunity that lay directly in our pathway
were for the time being lost, sad
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29
the international Court Of lJustice. anal

the luIeTnatlonal court VI JuoeiSSs oA
notwithstanding this fact, SO plainly
understood. officials at the head>of our
government have publicly declared
that the court is entirely by itself ana
wholly separate from the League. II
is clearly evident that these omclais
are either woefully ignorant Oh what
they should know or are purposeiy
trying to deceive.
Again. when this great covenant OF
the nations of the world had been
formulated, signed and sent on its
mission for ratification, the people OF
this country began to take active mea-
sures in its favor. Large religious
bodies in conventions passed resolu-
lions of endorsement. Newspapers
called for votes either for or against
from subscribers and overwhelming
responses came for the favorable side.
Ex-president Taft was chairman of
great convention that met in west
ern city for the sole purpose of TAX
ing action and sent out urgent ap-
peals over the country for the people
to use all the influence possible to
have the Senate ratify the League.
Senator P. ]. McCumber, of North
Dakota, delivered a speech in. the U.
S. Senate, June IS, 1919 on the League
of Nations Although one of the
prominent Republicans of the Senate,
he explained its purposes, what 1t
means to this country, as well as to
the world, and urged with all the
force and eloquence FOR which he is
noted, it's ratification by the Senate.
wish to quote just a few lines from
his speech. Speaking of the war,
he said. "If that struggle has made
one thing clear and definite. 1t is
the commanding duty of this country
the country most able to prevent war
and without whose assistance such
prevention is impossible, to take the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

When a child can be brou,h'
tears, not from fear or punisSr,
but from repentance for his ~,
he needs no chastisement,-Ho,
Mann. ~
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

If you're that individual thew
the average American, Won 4.
bushels of potatoes last year, :,
average European" eats from !,
% bushels. II
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Aunt. Ada's Axioms: As man,
gedies result from interfering !,
young love as. from letting h >,
own way. ''
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
The Weather

Virginia: Probably fair Saturday.
North and South Carolina: Part
ly cloudy Saturday. probably local
thundershowers in extreme west
portion.
Georgia.: Local thundershowers
Saturday, moderate southeast and
south winds.
Florida Extreme Northwest Flor.
ida, Alabama, Mississippi: Partly
cloudy with local thundershowers
Saturday.
Tennessee: Partly coludy with
scattered thundershowers Saturday
little change in temperature.
Kentucky: Partly cloudy with
scattered thundershowers Saturday.
Louisiana, Arkansas and Okla
homa: Saturday, partly cloudy,
probably local thundershowers
East Texas: Saturday, partly
cloudy, probably local Thunderstorm
ers in north portion.
West Texas: Saturday partly
cloudy.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
GOVERNOR Of n. !.
PROMISES NOT To
LET WET BILL DIE

ALBANY. N. Y, June 1.-(By the
Associated Press. Hills ears still
ringing with advice, impaired at a
four and half hour public hearing
yesterday, Governor Smith today re-
sumed his solitary wrestling with
the problem of whether to sign or
veto the legislative bill for repeal of
the Mullan-Gage state prohibition
enforcement act.
Having announced publicly that
he would take decisive action one
way or the other and not seek to
dodge the issue by letting the bill
die for want of executive decision,
the governor must make his decision
between now and midnight Sunday,
when the 30-day period allowed him
by law will have expired
To guide him in his consideration,
the governor had the advice of his
political friends, based on possibili-
ties of his winning the Democratic
nomination for president in 1924; his
memory of four and a half hours
of oratory FOR and against signing,
several pounds of briefs presented
to him at the hearing and several
hampers full of letters and kilograms
which have been piling up for a
month.
Spectators at the meeting admitted
the governor had them guessing as
to which arguments made the deep
est impression on him.
He maintained a sphinx-like atti-
tude throughout most of the hearing.
While he unbent a few times to
laugh with the crowd, his mirth was
divided impartielly between the two
factions, as was his attentive con-
centration.
Opponents OF the repeater opened
the argument, William Hayward,
United States attorney for the south
ern district of New York New York
City, and Wayne B. Wheeler, gen.
eral counsel for the Anti-Saloon
League of America, being their prin-
cipal speakers.
More than a score of briefer adj
dresses were made by men and wom-
en- opponents of the repeal.
James P. Holland, president of the
New York state federation of labor:
who also represented Samuel Comp
ers, president of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor, opened for the adj
vocates of the repeater. He was fol-
lowed by Augustus Thomas, play
wright; Ransom H. Gillett, general
counsel for the Association Opposed
to the Prohibition Amendment, and
a score of briefer sneakers.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
New Trail Is Struck
In Hunt for Solution
OF Students Death

LUDINGTON, Mich, June New
disclosures which Charles S. Whar-
ton and John A. Sbarbaro, assistant
states attorney of Cook county (Chi-
cago), assert may be important in
the solution of the mystery sur
rounding the death of Leighton
Mount, Northwestern university stu
dent, who disappeared in the fall of
1921, were given by Roscoe Conklin
Fitch, a Northwestern student, in a
conference here today.
The states attorneys, Fitch and
his father, Virgil A. Fitch, county
prosecutor, held a conference this
morning at which it was reported
the Northwestern student gave out
new information which was said to
have been backed by documentary
proof
I'VE understand now the hest
fancy of Roscoe to speak freely to
us in Chicago" Attorney Wharton
said after the conference HE de.
sired to shield certain persons who
had been kind to him. With his as
sistance, we hope to be able to solve
the mystery Of Leighton Mount
death"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
FOUL PLAY FEARED
IN DISAPPEARANCE
Of STENOCRAP HER
Miss Mary E, Young Report
ed Last Seen in Atlanta
Last Week in Company Of
Young Man

MARIETTA, Ga, June 1.-Coun-
trywide search has been instituted
for Miss Mary Elizabeth Young, 20
year-old Marietta girl, who left
home last Friday morning and has
not been heard from since. Her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Young, of
S06 Waddell street, express the fear
that she has met with foul play.
Her father says that he notified
the police of Marietta and Atlanta
last Monday of his daughters dis
appearance, but so far no trace of
her has been reported. The only in
formation he has, he says, is that
she was last seen in Atlanta in
company with young man known
to him as Frank Thayer, said to be
from Syracuse, New York. He said
that this man, who also gave an adj
dress in Los Angeles, had never
been in his home, but he had heard
that his daughter had been seen
with him a number of times. Mr..
Young said that he had asked the
press associations to broadcast news
of her disappearance.
Miss Young, who is described as
o pretty young woman, with bob
bed, curly brown hair, blue eyes,
five feet in height and weighing 1928
pounds, had a position as stenog
rapher with a Marietta concern,
and seemed we'll satisfied with her
work. He said that she told her en-
ployers last Friday that she was
IN bad health and was going to visit
relatives in Ohio. A telegram to
relatives brought the information
that she had not been seen there.
When she left home she wore a
blue costume, gray straw hat with
q bright green velvet band and
pink rose on the side. A curved
scar over the left-hand corner of
her mouth is described as a distin.
gushing mark she received from
q fall in childhood.
Miss Young had recently gradual
ed from high school. Her parents
say that she always had been re.
ligjausly inclined, being a member
of the First Presbyterian church, of
Marietta. This fact strengthens
their belief that she met with foul
play.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
FOREIGN CAPT|VES
ALL To Be FREED
soon, IS BELIEF

TIENTSIN, May 31.--(By the AS.
release of all the foreign captives
held by the bandits of Paotzuku
Mountain frightened to almost to as
surance today with the news that
Major Robert A. Allen, u. S. A, and
w. Smith, of Manchester, England,
had been freed Internationally, and
that the prisoners remaining in the
impregnable fortress at the summit
of the mountain, Major Roland w.
Pinger. u. S. A, and Lee Solomon,
American, had been moved to a low.
err level.
A message from Tsaochwang said
that negotiations are going on
favorably."
The release of Major Allen and Mr.
Smith left twelve foreign captives.
In a letter to the Associated Press,
written before he was moved down
from the summit, Major Pinger ex-
pressed gratitude that his parents
had been kept informed of his sit
uation.
"While we can see for so miles
around" he wrote, I'VE hear only
what little gossip percolates from
the temples where the other foreign
ers are stationed. None OF the ban
dit chiefs come up to the top. We
three are kept busy, correspondence
taking a substantial share of the
day. We are constantly improving
the appearance and utility of the
sap club Solomon cooks on
charcoal stove; Allen and I alter
nate at dishwashing, which we
view as a danger because of the
water-borne diseases.
with plenty of food. and COM
Portable cots, we cannot help COM
pairing our lot with that of the Chi
nese children captives here. One
kiddie's ribs are sticking out as in
famine pictures. Every time we try
to give them food the bandits
snatch it away. All the children
are unspeakably filthy. When we
first came up they were moribund,
but a few clandestine hard-boiled
eggs have livened them up and sew
eral are constantly hanging around
waiting for a chance to do little
favors for me, with the idea of get
ting candy. a potato or an egg as
reward.
1--WE are told that the custom is
to hold such Riddles for years
waiting for their folks to earn the
ransom, which often is as much as
five thousand taels each. If the
ransom is not forthcoming, the
youngster is brought up as a bandit.
How can any country amount to.
anything where such treatment of
innocents is possible?" ..
Major Pinger said he was prepar-
ing a detailed narrative of his ex-
periences for the American press.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
E OVERCOME BY
HEAT IN LOUISVILLE
Forest Fire Nearing
Town in Ontario;
Residents in Flight

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, May 81.
The flames from bush fires have
entered White River from the east
and the people are taking flight,
leaving their homes hurriediy with
grips, suitcases and bundles Of
everything they can take by hand
accordin gto information received
here.
A special train is being loaded
to move them out of the danger
zone.
White River is a small town on
the main line of the Canadian Pa
cific railway, SCI miles west of 70
ronto, and GIL miles east of Winni-
peg. 1t is a railway divisional point
and many of it's residents are rail
IxyaU oO1nIOVpS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
New Evidence Found
In Staying of Rector
And Mrs. Eleanor Mills

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., May
S1.-County officials have unearthed
q new SUSPECT in their investigation
int the murder last September of
Few. Edward Wheeler Hall and his
choir leader, Mrs. Eleanor r. Mills.
it was learned today.
Officials Admitted that a man pre-
1ously questioned and who had pre-.
sented an alibi, now was the sub.
ject Of investigation.
1t was said his story, which ear
lier had caused his elimination as a
suspect. had been found to be I'm.
true in essential details.
Recent investigations, officials
said, had further convinced them
that the story of Mrs. Jane Gibson.
a nearby farmer woman, was with
out foundation. Mrs. Gibson main.
tanned she had seen man and a
woman, unidentified by her, com
nit the murders.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02

HafIS.-Camllle CneVllldru, IeduIIlS
orchestra conductor of France, dies
North Bay, 0nt.-Leo Rogers,
Canadian man killer, is shot and
killed after spectacular hunt,
Spokane, Wash.-Moody Staten
negro, former, army captain, &C
cepts the post of commander Of the
Liberian army.
ROme.-The chamber of deputies
gives government a vote of conf
dence in passing the budget bill by
vote of 23S to SO.
LOndOn.-Futile attempt is made
at Gravesend, England, to discover
remains of Virginian Indian prin-
cess, Pocahontas.
ChicagO.-Six persons are suspend
ed and an investigation begun con-
corning an alleged plot to release
liquor from warehouses through bo-
gus permits.
MISUNDERSTANDING of Jesse
w. Smith, trusted associate of At
torney General Daugherty, attrib-
ute Smiths suicide to worry over
i'll health caused partly by diabetes.
Observation-Disclosures Harding
at Arlington memorial amphithea-
ter voices prayer that United States
do its part to make more wars i'm
possible
ChicagO.-Government ownership
is declared to be real purpose of
railroad valuation conference held
here last week in statement sign
dents.
TuckahOe, n. "a wreath 4S
feet in circumference, made of shrub
berry from the capitol and White
House grounds is placed on the
grave of the unknown soldiers OF
the Revolution.
Los Angeles, Cal.-Clara Phillips,
convicted hammer slayer, declares
she did not break jail, but was kid
mapped by Jess Carson; woman's
husband turns up at Houston,
Texas.
New YOrk.-Frank A. Munsey for.
mally announces the union of the
New York Globe with the Sun, the
consolidated paper to be known for
the present as THE Sun and The
Globe"
Dubuque, IOwa.-A. A. and W. F.
Cooper, wealthy Dubuque manufac-
turers, are convicted of making false
federal income tax returns for three
years and face. paying $750,000 and
other penalties, including imprison-
ment.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
; Overcome by Heat
In Louisville; Snow
Storm Hits Montana

BUTTE. Mont, May 31.-"Nex!
winter" started in Montana We'd
nesday afternoon when a heavy
snow blanketed Butte and the sur
rounding country and when cold
rain and snow struck Helena. Great
Falls also reported cold and rain.
Snow continued to fall in Butte dur.
inS the afternoon.
THREE OVERCOME BY
HEAT IN LOUISVILLE
LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 81
Three persons were overcome by
heat here Wednesday. S. H. Ken
dali 80, suffered internal Injuries
when he collapsed in the street. His
condition was reported as serious.
M. l.. Sosin, 40, was Frustrated
while marching in a Memorial day
parade. The third victim sustained
deep cut in his throat when he
fell
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
Gasoline Tax Act
Signed by Hardee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, May 81
Governor Hardee Wednesday signed
the gasoline tax measure. 1t be-
comes effective July 1, at which
time a tax of 3 cents will be levied
on each gallon of gasoline brought
into the state for sale at retail In
order to bring all retail sales under
its provisions, the measure provides
for collection of the tax at the place
of antI,I-
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
Snake Found in Bed
OF Fever Patient

JACKSON, Ala, May 31.-After
having complained to her mother,
who was nursing her while i'll with
fever, several times during "a hours,
that there was a snake in her bed,
Miss Minnie Ballard was moved to
another bed.
Her mother, thinking her de-
lirious, looked between the bed
clothes and discovered a water moe
casin snake several feet long long
asleep. How it entered the house
was a mystery.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
Pastor and Woman
Killed When Motor
Plunges Over Bank

FAIRMONT, w. Va, June l.
The Rev: Carl w. Becker, pastor of
Zion Lutheran church, and DIR. Alice
Fasold, 10th of Pittsburg, were kill
ed yesterday when their automobile
went over an embanlment near Fair
view, w. Va.
DR.. Becker and DR.. Fasold had
spent Memorial day with the family
OF Oliver A. Wood here. and were
on their wav home when the acct.
dent happened.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
; Carloads Of Peaches
To Move From Bradley

MACON, Ga. May 31.-The sec
ond carload shipment of peaches
from this territory will leave Brad
ley, in Jones county, Friday Morn
ing and the shipment will consist Of
three carloads. The peaches will be
routed to New York. This is the
largest single movement of the sea-
son. The peaches are Of the May.
flower variety. j 49,.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-02
JIT WON'T STAND UP,
DIR. EVANS DECLARES
Atlanta Journal News Bureau,
408 Evans Building,
nv THE0D0RE TTILER

WASHINGTON, d. c., June l.
DR.. H. w. Evans, imperial wizard
| Of the Ku KluX Khan, for which or
ganization a receivership was asked
| in court proceedings at Atlanta yes.
terday, ridiculed the idea that the
plaintiffs in the khan action would
get anywhere in the courts. DR..
| Evans said he would not even Dig
nifty with a denial" charges of mis-
| management of the khan and the i'm.
proper use of it's funds by the impe-
rial wizard.
The imperial wizard also intimat'
ed there would be a meeting here in
Washington on Saturday of the
kloncilium, the governing body OF
the khan, although the temporary in
junction issued by Judge Humphries
stipulates the expense of such meet
ing shall not be paid from khan
funds.
"I do not know any of the men
who are plaintiffs in the Atlanta ac-
ton" Dr. Evans said, ''and [ think
1 know all the men of official posi-
ton in the organization. In the So
called Terrell case, the supreme
court of Georgia held that the law
of the lodge is the law Of the land:
that is, that members Of lodge
have their redress in the lodge and
not in the courts.
This looks to me like action by
a little group of men who want to
run things their own way and when
they fail, go to the courts. The suit
does not worry me at all; it Will
not stand the test of q demurrer in
court, and l predict will be thrown
out of court. Persons in any lodge
have their redress in the lodge. They
do not elect officers unless they
want them, and if there is any sub
stance to their complaints there is
way to reach it in the organization,
not outside. That is all l care to
say about it. I will have something
of interest to say Saturday after
noon"
There was possibility, he said,
that he had once met Mr.. Rittenr
house in Pittsburg, but he had no
knowledge Of the identity of the mex
seeking to throw the order into n
receivership, and did not even rec
ogniZe their names as those Of khan
members.
DR.. Evans and his retinue are &C.
cupying a three-room suite at a hotel
here, and it is presumed that the
meeting of the kloncilium will be
held in these quarters. If the courts
permanently enjoin the use of khan
funds for this meeting, it is assumed
here the khan officials personally will
defray expenses of the meeting.
DR.. Evans and other officials of
the khan are expected to attend an
initiation ceremony at or near Chesa-
peake Junction, Maryland, Friday
night A large meeting of klansns@1.
is scheduled, but the imperial wiz.
ard declined to say whether he had
come to Washington to attend this
ceremony, nor would he disclose the
names of others high in khan coun-
CHS who are in Washington at this
time.