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The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08
AND THAT'S FINANCE

Here, Annie, here's something on
your birthday" announced an old
Scotchman, handing his servant a
check for five dollars, but with the
signature line blank. keep it an on
your next birthday I'll sign it."
An Irishman was entered at a hos
pital for treatment. The clerk who
took the record of his case inquired:
"What ward would you like to be put
in?"
Pat replied: Il care divvil bit
what ward yez put me in, jes' SOS I'm
in democratic praycinct."
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08

A certain elementary school was
visited one day by an important edu.
cationai authority, who cross-examin-
ed the pupils and was eminently sat,
isfied with the results. The boys
strained their brains and did their du-
tiful best.
"Well," said the visitor at last, us
there any lad who would like to ask
me something 2"
eyes sir!" came tired voice, "when
does your train leave?"
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08

The small girl was paying her first
visit alone, and was drilled carefully
as to how she was. to behave "If they
ask you to dine with them," the moth
er said, "you must say, No, thank
you, I've already dined' The child
listened attentively and accordingly
when her little friends father said:
"Come along, Molly, you must have
bite with us" she remembered her
mothers instruction and said: "No,
thank you, have already bitten"
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08

POMOLOGICAL QUERY
Eve ate the apple
And sighed for clothes;
Why can't girls now
Find apples like those?
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08
MELON-CHOLLY

MELON -CHOLLY
"Sambo, how do dey get de water
in de watermelon ?"
Oats easy; dey plants it in de
spring"
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08
TELLING HIM

Japers with air Of puzzlementl:
"What would you do if you were IN
my shoes - =,
Bulbs (bluntly): Get 'em shined."
The Coconino sun., 1923-06-08
TUT! TUT!

TUT! TUT!
Lives of Pharoahs all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing leave behind US
Fashions on the sands Of time.
Officer (just bawled out): Not a
man in this division will be given lib
erty this afternoon"
Voice: "Give me liberty or give me
DEATH"
Officer: "Who said that?"
Voice: Patrick Henry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
SOVIET RELIEF SHIP IS CHASED FROM PORT
Japanese Escort Russian Vessel To
 Sea By WarShip

MOSCOW, Sept 20.-A Vladivostok dispatch to Izvestia, official organ of the Soviet government, says the steamship Lenine, the first Russian relief vessel sent to the aid of the Japanese earthquake sufferers, was expelled from Yokohama harbor by the Japanese authorities who also de- clined to permit any of the Soviet re- lief workers to land, The Lenina returning to Vladivostok, reported that she had been escorted to sea by wsrship. The Russian ship was sa- luted by American warcraft at Yoko- hama, but the Japanese withheld any such recognition, says the dispatch Another Russian ship was forbidden to enter Kobe.
 The correspondent declares the Jap anese population is eagerly awaiting relief from Russia. while their atti- tude toward the American relief eis unfriendly."
 The Japanese counsel at Vladivos- toz has been informed that the Tokio government, while accepting Russian aid funds, is unable to permit the aid commission to enter.
 The Workmen's Gazette says The Tokio government was told from some source that the vessel carried l5 tons of communicate literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
ASKS BRANDON NOT TO IMPEDE
 MINE INQUIRY
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was received this morning., hasten to assure you that I disclaim any pur- pose or intent to invade the precincts or usurp the privileges of your high office, or arrogate to myself directly or indirectly any special prerogative which the law intrusts to you.
 T thust that in the exercise of these prerogatives, you will as honestly and faithfully perform your obligations to the state, as I shall endeavor to perform my duties to the people of Jefferson county.
 Section 72S6 of the code of Ala, bama makes 1t the duty of the grand jurors among other things, violations of the criminal laws relating to con- victs and prisoners Section 7295 makes it my duty to issue subpoenas for any person whom the grand jury may desire to give evidence before them as to any violation of the law. In respectful obedience to their desire I shall issue subpoenas calling all persons before them who can give testimony concerning violations of the law respecting convicts and prisoners at Banner mines.
 T trust you will, upon reflection, court a full, fair and impartial in- qulry by fearless and honorable men as to whether the law has in truth and in fact been disobeyed in this county. It has ever been and is now, my desire to cooperate with you in the discharge of our respective duties, and l honestly hope you will co-op- crate with the Jefferson county judi cisry and grand jury, and in no way delay or impede the investigation of the Banner mines mutiny
 Most Respectfully yours,
 JIM DAVIS.
 "Solicitor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
 HIGHWAY BOARD OF } MEMBERS IS AGREED UPON
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legislature. told the house that he believed the proposal to be the best obtained and while it did not rep resent his views he thought it bet ter than the commission now provid7 ed by law Concurrence was oppos- ed by Representatives E. c. Glover of Henry. F. NJ. Gaines of Houston and J. s. Powell of Walker, who contend ed that the plan proposed by the house was the better one.
 Rodgers May Re Named
 Hmm mediately after the legislature had concurred in the report which will put the bill before the governor for approval, there were general re- ports that the new highway commis- sion, which will be named at once, wil be composed of John A. Rogers of Gainesville, chairman and J. II. Scruggs of Birmingham and J. Free man Suttle of Marion as associate members. Mir. Rogers is chairman 9f the present commission, while MT. Scruggs is the representative of the Ninth congressional district oa the commission.
 In addition to the provision for the appointment of the highway com mission by the governor, the report of the conference committee carried a section putting upon the state board of administration (now the state board of convict supervisors and formerly the board of control and economy), the duty of lettir < contracts for the placing of adver tising along all state controlled highways. The section specifically provided that contracts heretofore executed by the state highway de- partment should be abrogated.
 O O O
 May Abrogate Contract.
 Under this section a Birmingham ,cosnpany which had negotiated a con tract with the highway commission will be deprived of the right to place advertising on the highways and tho board of administration will let the contract to those who are willing to pay the state the best rental for the privilege of placing the signs.
 The state highway commission tc be appointed by the governor vii take office as soon as the appoint. ments are made larger numbcl of candidates for positions on tho commission were in legislative halls when the committee made it's report Governor Brandon has ben deluget with telegams appealing to him fol the appointment of persons on thu commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
Three Men Released
 From Military Custody

TULSA. Okla. Sept. 20.-(By As- sociated Press. )-Three men held by the military forces after their con viction in civil court for participa- tion in the whipping of a farmer, were released from military custody tonight.
 District Judge A. c. Hunt today denied writ of habeas corpus for the men but in doing so stated the right of haoeas corpus had not been overruled. The men are Ben and Grover Sikes and Earl Sack.
 Men had been held by the mili- tapy as witnesses under a stay of execution by Gov. J. c, Walton, and were left in the Jurisdiction of Adjt. Gen, B. H. Markham.
 The court ruled that the detention of the three principals by the mill tary was neither Illegal nor unau- thorized," and also declared that suspended He added he believed Governor Walton's proclamation of martial was not justified
 Within a few hours of the decision word was received from Wagoner county that seven men against whom the detained trio were expect ed to testify had been indicted by the Wagoner grand jury. thus open ing the way for the release of the convicted men to the civil authorities for commitment to the penitentiary. Those named in the. Wagoner county return are: A. M. Galloway, William Bills, Avery Barbours. L. V. Venator. Hal Beaman, Dinl1 Fisher, Harve Acers.
 Assistant Attorney General King. in his statement in behalf of the military, declared that the petition was to- inquire into the legal au- thority of the guard forces to hold three men, and Judge Hunt con- cured in the view. The issue then became, he said, whether the mili- tary officers in Tulsa county were duly constituted authorities of the state, under law, which the court ruled to be the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
REP PUBLICANS WILL MARK TIME ONLY, SAYS UNDE ERWOGD
Party Will Drift Until Election Time, Is Belief of Ala
 bama Senator

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-The repub- lican party in the coming session of Congress will do little except mark time, fill the pork barrel and study it's various candidates for the pres identlal nomination" Senator oscar W. Underwood of Alabama declared in a statement here tonight.
 q don't think the republicans are going to do anything except drift until the election next year." the Ala bama senator, whose friends are supporting him fer the democratic presidential nominee. declared
 The League of Nations. he said, will not be an issue in the coming campaign, "but the fact that the re- publican party flunked completely or Europeans affairs will be-" he said.
 There was nothing to prever America keeping up to American dil lomatic tradings, even if membersh in the league was objectional to r. publicans, he added. Instead of doin this, he declared, the republican have muddled around on the methGG of approach to the problems ant fallen down completely on the main objective, which was to protect and conserve the interests of the United States in Europe"
 The main objectives of the United States in Europe, he said, are to- ward the restoration of peace, the stabilizing of government, the re-es- tablishment of finance and the re- establishment of American markets. This, he said, can be done by wig orous diplomacy" as well as by a league. The only thing keeping Flu rope out of war today is the fact that she is broke, he declared and added: "It seems to me there is a wonderful field here for the old fashioned kind Of vigorous Amer ican diplomacy. but the republican party has simply laid down and done nothing since the day it came into power" He said he probably will Canadian tariff bill or commit the democratic platform to its repeal in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
Officials Said To
 Have Admitted KIan

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Sept 20. Governor Walton, Thursday night, disclosed the first findings of the military board, which for three days has been Investigating reports that the state government is controlled by the invisible empire"
 Sheriff Tom Cavnar today, when questioned. admitted bluntly that he was ranking member of the Ku kluX Klan." the governor said. District Judge George H. Clarke, said the joined the klan some time considered 8 klansman. County At torney J. K. Wright testified he be- came a member of the klan three years ago but had not paid his dues for so long he also believed his membership has been outlawed." troops arrived here from Kingfisher Thursday night. Although the gov ernor refused to admit it, it was generally rumored that they would be used to prevent special session of the legislature called for next Wednesday noon, when an attempt will be made to impeach Walton.
 Walton issued copy of the test, - mony of pr. A. A. Maupin,- promi- nent dentist, who admitted having been a klansman but who deserted the ranks as his statements show when he got on to them.
 Maupin said N c. Jewett. not grand dragon of the Oklahoma realm of the klan, was just plain organ izer when he joined the klan. The first meeting after the organization was held in the rooms of Judge Clarke in the Huckins hotel, after that meetings were held in Judge Clarkes court room, in a Methodist church, and other places, Mappin de- clared.
 When he was a ranking membey the dentist says a klansman named McCarron of Houston. Tex. ofter advocated floggings to those whc commit minor crimes and more pain full punishment for commission oi misdeeds..
 The governor refused to, comment on the trump" meeting of Legislators other than to say he would leave the matter in the hands of Aldrici Blake, his executive council.
 For me l have crossed the rubi' con- Walton said, "T must fight tc the last ditch. If it become neces- sary l will arm every man in tn, state who is behind me in my figh' to break the rule of the klan."
 Walton. Thursday night, sent ou a statement asking for financial aiC in his battle. He said contribution! could be sent 10 Blake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
COLOR A TRADE FACTOR
Package With Purple On Label Has
 No Demand In China

The following is a marketing ex- perience of the California prune growers:
 Prunes "go" with rice, and so the prune growers sent men to China to see whether a market could be created over there. The scouts re- ported that there were comparatively few among the 400 million Chinese who could afford prunes, but there were enough to justify the trial. You will have to give away samples at first" they said, because the Chienese don't know what California prunes are"
 So small packages were prepared with two or three prunes to a box, The prune growers, though the very look of the package was appetizing. They called in Chinese to see what he thought of the plan. And he threw up his hands in horror.
 You can't give those things away"
 .'Why?'
 Because the pfune on the cover of the package is purple. Don't you know that purple is ths color of old age and death?"
 The prune growers hadn't known, of course, but they profited by the advice and devised new package.
 Supply and demand, it is clear, are not the only Factors which govern valus.-Nation's Business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
.LEADE ERS OF CUBAN VETS' ASSOCIATION
 CITED ID APPEAR
Sedition Charges Reported To Have Been Made
 Against Heads

HAVANA, Cubt, Sept 2O.--Ap- proximateIy 20 leaders of the re. gently organized Veterans and Pa triots' association were cited today to appear before the attorney gem eral of Cuba this afternoon in con nection with their activities tn the movement. The men were ta3sn into custooy but were not detained after being given the citations.
 At the time the leaders were being rounded up by the government au- thorities, General Carlos Garcia Velez, president of the association, could not be found. nor could sew eral other of the more prominent leaders. it was said.
 Charges of sedition and disturbing the peace were semi ml-officially re- ported to have been made against the leaders. The governments action was taken shortly after the associa- tion issued brlletin dated, Some where ip Cuba" announcing that further meetings of the organizs- tion had been suspended pending further notice by its executive com mittoe. Unverified reports were re- ceived here of some disturbances in Orient province,
 The association in the last few days had been organized as a civic society and had been meeting daily without molestation from the police Addresses in which revolutionary ac- tivities were talked of in the event that It's program calling for the stopping of alleged corrupt practices in the administration of President Zayas, abolishing the lottery and making other changes were not car 1ied through were said to have been responsible for the governments ac- ;ion. The association also opposed the pending Tarafa bill.
 Asked For specific Cases.
 President Zayas had recently an swered a petition from the associa- tion by declaring that he too stood for an honest administration, but that he did not know of any corrup ] tion in the government offices and asking that specific cases be pre- sented to him.
 We stand with Ambassador Crowder for an honest Cuba, but we have no connection with any -meri- can official" a member of the asso- ciation's executive committee recently told the assembly of veterans and patriots while other speakers from time to time have openly spoken of
 
 General Garcia -Valez generally has taken the stand that he might not be able" to hold the members of the organization in check if it's demands were not granted, but the official bulletins issued daily at the assembly have unusually been moderate in tone, so far as references to revolu- tionary activities went.
 The following members of the as- sembly of veterans and patriots were arrested by the secret police, but were released later on the public prosecutor: Miss Maria Sabas Aloma, Fegino Inguez, Cenereso Campos Mar quetti, Nestor Carbonell, Jose Guerra Nunez. F. Duany. Alejo Carreno (president of the Planters and Mill- owners associstion), and Dr. Ruben Martinez Nillena.
 Of the persons arrested only one belonged to the Cuban army Jf in- dependence, Colonel Campos Mar quetti, at one time noted politician and an ex-member of the house of representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
BROKER FOUND DEAD

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Sept. 20.- Bowdre Brown, a local stock broker was found dead in his office in an office building hers this afternoon. A bottle of poison and some of the poison in glass indicated the cause of death.
 MT. Brown was indicte6 by the Hamilton county grand jury a few days ago on the charge of passing a worthless check for $500. He was to have been arrested this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
ATTORNEYS ALMOST
 STAGE FIST BATTLE
Counsel In Ward Case Exchange
 Warm Words
By HARLAN s. MILLER


 UeRsed Wire to The Age-HeraId)
 WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, Sept. 20.- Several times Thursday the trial of Walter s. Ward, for the murder of Clarence Peters. threatened to be- come a fist fight between Wards Thomas J. ONeill, deputy attorney general.
 The prosecution. chafing under the setback it had received when Troop CT Ralph Collins virtually admitted the state had cached him for the witness stand, challenged question after question asked by Attorney Campbell on cross-examination.
 After a strained period, during which O'Nein had peppered away al almost every phrase which Camp bell uttered, the defense lawyer turned to Justice Wagner and de- manded the "nagging" be stopped.
 yesterday it was Captain Taylor who was allowed to sit on the stand and accuse me of quibbling." said Campbell angrily, and today your honor sustains this unreasonable criticism of the way I ask ques- tions."
 Justice Wagner ignored Camp bells demand.
 A moment later O'Neill produced the straw that nearly broke Camp bells back, when he ordered the de- fense attorney to- take the stand. Campbell was startled and seemed to clutch the air for reasons why a defense attorney should not be sud- denly transformed into a witness. \ Perhaps you ought to confer with me about this after adjournment" :" he suggested to O'Neill.
 'I have ordered you to take the witness stand, retorted O'Neill crisply. Do so at once."
 Campbell, nonplussed, looked al Justice Wagner with a helpless gesture and was sworn in. O'Neill asked him only a few questions about the revolvers turned over to the sheriff by Campbell shortly after he became Wards attorney. It was a running fire of repartee, vito Justice Wagner interfering frequent ly to maintain order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
AMERICAN MURDERED
Washington Said To Have Ordered
 investigation

ALBUGUERGUE. N. M., Sept. 20-- Word of the murder oc Holly Her ring. an American, in Chihuahua, Mexico. five days ago, reached here late Thursday.
 Herring was killed on the Ojo Frederico ranch, where he was fore man. Rocks and loose dirt were used to cover the body. which was in a state of decomposition when found.
 It is understood an investigation of the murder has been otdered from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
.PREMIERS BELIEVED
 TO HAVE AGREED
Attitude In Ruhr Problem Thought
 Outlined
DS CN" III Ah Leased Wire to The Age-HeraIa)

PARIS, Sept 20.-British circles understand that Premier Baldwin and Premier PCicare have agreed on the main principles of the attitude which will be adopted when Chancellor Stresemann makes direct proposals on the Ruhr and reparations ques tions.
 Premier Baldwin, who will leave for London Friday, called at the Quai D'Orsay Thursday to say good-by to the French premier. After his visit Poincare called a conference of high French officials at which discussion of the Ruhr and separations situa- ton is believed to nave taken place.
 Well informed circles declare that this conference was probably the re- suit of indirect German proposals re- garding passive resistance.
 President Millerand and Premier Poincare outlined the Baldwin con versations at cabinet meeting. at Ramboufllet Thursday, the cabinet voting unanimous approval,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
CORNELL ON STAND
Declares He Thought Slain Dctec-
 lives Were Robbers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept. 20
 nory Connell, on trial in circuit ,urt here with Joe Sullivan on l large of murder, testified today that hen he fired on l.. c. Hay and eorge Moore, city detectives, he did 1t know they were officers and that thought an attempt was being ade to rob him.
 He declared that two shots were red by one of the officers before he opened fire and that one of the bull lets struck him in the leg.
 Both Hay and Moore were fatally wounded. The two men are now on trial for the killing of Hay.
 Cornell declared he and Sullivan had gone to the home of A. c. Wad- del, negro, where the shooting oc- cured, to obtain loan on diamond. Hay and Moore are said to have gon , to the Waddell home in the wake of the two men on a trip that an at tempt might be made to dispose of stolen diamond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-21
FOUR INDICTED IN $2,OOO, ,OOO LOSS
 OF OIL STOCKS
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were from borrowed money for the purpose of keeping investors believ- ing the company was producing.
 The fifty per cent in capital is claimed as untrue by the government. and that the misrepres was misuse of the mails. The indict- ment further claim that Hopson was acting as agent for the company in Birmingham; Menasco in Indianapolis and the Walkers in the Texas field Total losses, according to the indict- meht, have been placed at approxi- mately $20O1.o0 Most of this is was claimed, was lost in Alabama, While the company Is said to have operated in Louisiana, Mississippi, h. diana and Texas.
 Some Of Purchasers
 In the report of the indictment the following people of Birmingham are said to have purchased stock in the company: Adolph Hirsch, milliner or Birmingham, and Joe C. Hail. cir cult court judge and the following whose addresses were not listed: W. S Esco, R. F.. Casper, F.. N, Loftin, A. G. Chambers. w. A. Dudley.tN. C. Glass, Ernest BrQderick, B. F. Crabbe. The report then adds and numbers and sundry others too numerous to who were induced to invest.
 The fraud in connection with the activities of the company was given ;-s being that the representatives of the company claimed the stock was constantly rising and the resources would be spent for further develop ments In the company's wells. This was done by using the mails. the bill alleged claiming the investments were safe, sound and would produce rich benefits.
 The bonds for the four men were placed at 5000 each for appearance nefore this or any other term of united States court which was set at the instance of the government. The prosecution and evidence inclosed in the indictments were worked up by Charles B. Kennamer United States district attorney, and Jim c. Smith, assistant in the attorneys office.