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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
HEREOF DECLINES TO ACCEPT POST FROM MILLERAND
Radical Leader Refuses To Repudiate Party
 Crisis Nears
By JOHN O'BRIEN By I I.eased Wire to Age-Hreladl

PARIS, June 5.-Edouard Herriot, leader of the radical bloc, has told President Millerand of France that he will not undertake to form q cabinet in view of the radical demand that Mile rand resign.
 Deying the radicals, Millerand re- piled that he intended to remain in office for the full presidential term of seven years. The president is now con sulting other political leaders, seeking someone who can accept the premier ship and form a government.
 Perdict Finish Fight
 4 fight to the finish between the president of France and the radical dominated chamber of deputies, is now expected.
 Millerland has already consulted with Millies La Croix, president of the Senate finance, compittees M. Ratier, vice president of the senate, and Sen ator Rio. With all of them he dis cussed the question of finding premier to succeed Raymond Poincare.
 It is expected that he will be obliged to call a conservative, and the names of NJ. Francois Marsal, and General Maginot are mentioned in this con nection.
 Francois Marsal was finance min ist r under Poincare in his last govern ment and Maginot was Poincare's min ister of war.
 A communique issued from the Ely see Palace, states that negotiations will continue Friday.
 This unique and dramatic situation reached the crisis point Thursday in Herriot's rejection of the post. Herriot, as leader of the radicals, was sum- mOned to the Elysee Palace by Mile rand, and offered the premiership.
 Had To Rfeuse"
 defended the radical bloc in the cam paign, cOuM not think of forming a ministry outside that blOc," Herriot said in an interview after leaving the Elysee Palace. The decision of the rad ical bloc regarding the presidents con stitutional role, has been recently pub lished. Finding myself in the presence of circumstances which precluded the formation of a cabinet supported by the radical block majority, l had to re- fuse"
 The decision to which he referred, was embodied in resolutions passed by the radical groups in both the cham Der and senate, which in effect, de- manded the resignation of Millerand.
 The opposition to the president is based on the fact that during the French elections, he issued statement showing he favored the national bloc, and implying that he would resign if the Poincare regime was defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
LOUISIANA GROUP
 IS UNRESTRICTED
Delegates To Elect National
 Committeeman At New York

BATON ROUGE, La. June 5.-The Louisiana democratic convention meet ing here tonight selected an uninsiruct- ed delegation to the national c0nven- ton in New York.
 Sixteen district delegates were chosen and the following four delegates from the state at large were selected: Gov ernor Henry l.. Fuqua, former United States Senator Jared '. Sanders. Mar tin Behrmsn, former mayor of New Orleans, and Ruffin G. Pleasant. for mer governor. Charles F. Manship of Baton Rouge. James E. Smitherman of Shreveport, James NJ ThomOn of New Orleans and Harry G. Fields of Farm erville were named as alternateS.
 Efforts of the fOrces headed by Huey P. Long of Shreveport, chairman of the state public service commiSS ln. to increase the delegates at large to eight, including the two United States senators from Louisiana and two wOua- en among the delegates were voted down by a large ma jOrity.
 The delegates will eleC-t q national committeeman in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
CR0Xt REVEALS LE0P0LD'S CONFESSION
SENATE ADOPTS \ BILL REQUIRING
 FUND REPORTS

WV WASHINGTON, June 5.-The W Senate today adopted the
 conference report on t h e postal salaries increase bill, which carries provision requiring period- ical reports from political parties on campaign expenditures.
 The provision for publicity of campaign expenditures is embodied in an amendment agreed upon by House and Senate conferees, which was offered zy Representative Cable, republican, Ohio, as a sub stitute for one by Senator Borah, republican, Idaho, and would re- quire reports quarterly and before and after a national campaign.
 At the same time that action was taken on the report, Senator La- Toilette, republican, Wisconsin, in troduced a resolution calling for ap- pointment calling for a special Sem ate committee to sit through the presidential campaign with a view to keeping a check on expenditures of political committees and candi- dates. Action on it went over un- til tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
SENATE JOINS
 IN RESTORATION
 OF NAVALRATIO
Authorization Of 8 CruiS- CTS And Reconstruction
 Goes To President

WASHINGTON. June 5-The bill authorizing oOnstr1rt5on of eight scout cruisers and c0nveE<lon of several coal burning h4rtfeShips to oil burners was passed by the Senate tonight Action was taken in the time required for the clerk to read the title
 The measure uaS recOnmended by the navy dep9rfUea1 as necessary to bring the Anerican naTy up to the standard eSrzhhShe3 as a part of the country's naval pOlley- It already had passed the House and BOW goes to the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
JACK J. BROWN
 SHOT AT PARK
 BY EMMET GREY
Was Entering Dance Hall In Company With
 Others Wife

Jack J. Brown, age 42, of 2416 Twelfth avenue, north, was shot and possibly fatally wounded by Emmet V. Grey, 7501 First avenue. before the ticket office of dance hall in Edge wood park as Brown was about to enter the pavilion with Grey wife, about 9 :45 o'clock Thursday night.
 Although there were 15O people on the dance floor and as many others around the grounds near the building, there were only three who witnessed the shooting-another couple who had come with Brown and Mrs. Grey, and Charles Mullin, manager of the park in the ticket booth. The report of the pistol did not even stop the dancers, as it was not heard above the music
 Grey was arrested following tbe shooting by F. F. Cartwright and w. Fowler, police of Edgewood, and placed in the Birmingham city jail on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der.
 Brown was carried 10 the South Highland infirmary by Lige Loy's ann bulance, where his condition was found to be exceedingly serious. Three shots had entered the chest and both lungs were pierced. It was declared that the wounds might prove fatal.
 Mrs. Mary Jane Grey accompanied Brown to the hospital. She said she was unable to account for the shooting, as she and her husband had been sep arated eight months and that a di- yorce was to be granted in July. She declared there had been no argument between her and her husband about her association with other men.
 Grey would not make a statement Thursday night, other than to<say he shot the man because he was with his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
ANOTHER PETITION
 WOULD HALT BONUS
Injunction Suit Charges Discrim- inatiOn In Compensation Bill

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Another suit to enjOin operation of the soldier bonus law was filled in court here to- day, Joseph Wheless, a New York at- torney, asking an injunction against government officials. Wheeless was a major during the war. Wireless charged the act pretends to offer bounty to four million persons who par tiipated in the world war but denies the benefits to all officers above the rank of captain, which constitutes un- lawful discrimination within a class. He also claims it pretended to recog- nize a debt where there is no actual debt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
HOUSE APPROVES
 QUARANTINE BILL
Station Near Mobile To Cost
 Half Million Dollars

WASHINGTON, D. C., June b. Special D-The House possed today without material opposition, bill pro viding for the construction, at a cost of $5OO,000, of a quarantine station on Sand Island, near Mobile. Senator Underwood has introduced an identical bill, in the Senate.
 It is regarded as improbable that the legislation can be completed before the short session, beginning in December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
EK-HUSBAND
 AFTER LONG CHASE
Woman Watches Road Three
 Days Ard Is Rewarded

CORDELE. Ga. June 5.-Terminat- ing a chase which began in Jersey City. N. J., q week ago. Mrs c 4. Hanson today intercepted her eiEht-year-Old daughter, Violet. in an automobile here in which Clarence E. Cox. Miami. Fla real estate dealer and former husband of Mrs. Hanson. was returning Co Flor ida after having, according 10 Mrs. Hanson, taken the child fr0LI her in Jersey City.
 The mother. after arriving here by train, stood close watch on the National highway for three days until today she recognized the child in company with Cox arrive in an automobile.
 Officers took charge of the child and detained Cox for investigation of Mrs. Hanson's claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
DUNCAN BUiE DIES

BATON ROUGE, La, June 5.- Duncan Buie, former chief state high way engineer and member of the Louisi- ana highway commission, died sud denly here today of heart disease. He was 53 years old.
 At the present time, it is stated, 40 states and the District of Columbia have laws in varying degrees provid- ing for the regulation of services fur nished by electrical utilities.
 Any one interested will be furnished a copy of the proposed 31 rules and regulations by applying to the commis- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
NEGRO WOMAN KILLED

Ella Jones, age 30, negro woman of Eighth alley, north. went to a corner grocery store about 8 o'clock Thurs day night to buy some charcoal and bottle of soda water, and as she was returning home with her purchases she was shot and instantly killed by her husband, Joe Jones, who escaped and has not been apprehended. The shoot ing occurred only a short distance from the home. The two had not been living together for some time, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
JURY ACQUITS
 MRS. GAERTNER
Plea Of IntOxicatiOn Made For
 Fair Murder Defendant

CHICAGO, June 5.-Mrs. Belva Gaertner, was acquitted by jury here Thursday night of the murder of Wal ter Law, automobile salesman, whose body was found slumped over the steering wheel of her sedan the morn- ing of March 12.
 Mrs. Gaertner's attorneys had been so confident of her acquittal that they had waived their defense and their summation. Belva's counsel had said in his opening address that the fair defendant was intoxicated the night Walter Law was killed and that she could not remember what happened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
E CASES FINISHED
 IN CRIMINAL COURT
Total For First Days Of Week
 Almost 200

FOrty seven cases were disposed of in the criminal division of circuit court Thursaay. bringing the total for the first four days of the week to almost 200
 Most ef these eases were appealed from the city police court and involved miSlemesrOTs oaly. SSvsral cases in vOlving vielation Of the HqaOr law also were disposed 0f-
 Judge George Shoot transferred from Wetunpka for the trial of city appeal cases, IS assisting Judge H. P. Hefiin and Judge w. E. Fort, regular erimi- nal court JGaEeA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Local showers and thunderstOrms Friday; cooler in the interior by Friday night; Saturday partly cloudy, probably showers and cooler near the coast.
 Mississippi: Local showers.
 Georgia: ThundershOwers.
 Tennessee: Showers. (C0mplcte weather data will be found aD Eass 10l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
FIVE MEET. DEATH
 INV AIR DISASTER
Japanese HydrOpIane Crashes
 When Fuel Tank ExpIOdes

LONDON, June 5.-(By Associated Press. 1.-Two Japanese naval officers and three noncOmmissioned officers were killed and a fourth noncommis- stoned officer received injuries, which are expected to prove mortal, in an air disaster at the Yokosuka naval base on Tokyo bay today.
 The six were aloft in a hydroairplane when it's fuel tank exploded. The craft fell about 600 feet, landing in the rocky hills above the naval base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
PRESIDENT SIGNS
 LAND PROBE BILL
Will Organize Joint Investiga- tiOn Committee This Summer

WASHINGTON. June 5.-The resO- lutiOn providing for a congressional in vestigation of the Northern Pacific land grant controversy was signed today by President Coolidge and a joint com mittee of the Senate and House will be
 organized to conduct the inquiry dur ing the coming summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
EnSley And BeSSener---

If you are interested in two of the greatest industrial centers on earth, read the want ads in yoUT Age Herald. Almost every day some of the most progress sjve dealers in each of these cities are represented with their best buys Most of these firms have been years in their re- spective lines and have a repu- tAtion for square dealing that IS unexcelled.
 If you do not find just the property you want today, call or write us at Want Ad Cor ner" and we'll locate it for you. And if you have any other want anywhere in the great territory served by the ONLY morning paper in the Birmingham dis triet. tell us about that. Every day we find rooms. homes, apart ments, used car bargains, give out street addresses and street ear information Any service we can render is yOurs for the asking.
 Main 49OO
 calls the Want Ad Department of the South's 'puIlingsst' paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
ETHERIDGE ELECTED
Sons of Veterans Conclude 1924
 Session

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 15.-The Sons of Confederate Veterans today elected ID. S. Etheridge, of Cha hattanooga. Tenn, commander-in-chief, l.amed Dr. W. c. Galloway, Wilmington. N. C., Lucius L. Moss, Lake Charles, La, and L. A. Morton, Oklahoma City, depart
 -(COntinued on Page TwO.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-06
Main 49OO

calls the Want Ad Department of the South's 'puIlingsst' paper"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
FARM ELECTRFICATION

Construction of superpower plants
and establishment of larger power
units by mergers are continuing as
marked features of industrial deyel
opment.
Back of all this is widespread de-
mand for electricity on farms.
Remarkable progress has been made
prise in extending electrical service
to the farmers.
California leads the world in the
number OF farmers using electrici-
ty and in the low cost of service.
Washington is probably second only
to California as a geographical sec
lion, with $4,000 farms electrical.
Ontario, Canada larger than any
western state is serving only 1850
farms under what is called public
ownership.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
Ferry Arrives
In MerrimQck

The new "a by 60 foot barge which
is to be used as a ferry in it's new To-
cation below the railroad bridge
across the Wisconsin river has arrived
at its destination in Merrimack The
bage left Dubuque last week and had
reached Spring Green Monday morn
ing, Draw bridges all along the river
which have not opened for years,
were lifted to make way for the craft.
The ferry will be operated III the
new location az a result of the
change in highway 1r3, made in or
der to avoid two railroad crossings.
The relocation, which takes the
highway from the main part of the
village to the edge, has been contest.
ed by citizens of the village who
feel that it will mean loss of many
of dollars to the business
men. They say that the crossings
avoided are not dangerous which have
occurred there in long time.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
FIERY CROSS
LOOMS AGAIN
IN BARAbOO

Al the rear of the Orrin Lippett
home, situated on the west Sank
Road. Thursday night, fiery cross
was again set on fire. The demonstra
ition was preceded by several reports
heard by the neighbors in the vi
icinily and on peering ont they prov
led TO be sky rockets.
The. cross this time was of a red
hue and seemed to be made Of burn
ing fuzes. The cross could be seen
for some distance while in glow and
lasted from about ten o'clock until
den-fifteen.
Many motorists were attracted 10
near the railroad bridge until the
red glow died down.
This is not the first time the
burning crosses have been seen in
Baraboo and it is believed members
of the Ku Klux Khan staged the de-
monstration.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
"Shower" On
BarQboo Bluffs

One of the largest showers of the
season occurred Wednesday evening
when over one hundred friends gath
cred at the spacions home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Marquardt in honor
of their daughter Title, who is soon
to become a bride.
The large dining room table was
loaded with gifts of aluminium, pyrex,
linen, silyerware and china.
The Marquardt orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening and
many had hard work to control their
feet, as there was no room for dan
cling
A delicious picnic supper was SER
we'd under the direction of Mrs Ereda
Hamburg and Mrs. Sophia Marqu1rdt
They were assisted by Norma Han-
burg, Esther Schellenberser, Marie
Rittrick Viola Bassett, Margaret Mar
quardt, Mabel Marqusrdt and Olive
Wichern.
about midnight all departed ex-
pressing their best wishes for Miss
Titles future happiness; at the same
time there was q general feeling ST
regret that they are to lose Miss Title
with her sunshine and smiles.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
THE HORSE Is STILL ON THE {
JOB

Despite the increase in the mum,
her Of automobiles, motor trucks and
tinues to re in it's place in the eco
tinues to retain its place in The eco
nomic life of the state. According
TO the census of 1920 there were $780,
900 horse and mules in the state.
This is a slight decrease over the
high peak Of some years ago, but it
is better than the average, of the
past 20 years. The total number Of
automobiles and other motor vehicles
is 100000 and the number of tractors
is estimated al $4,000.
In the United States as whole
there is slight but gradual decrease
in the number of horses but the mum
Der or mules has increased about 30
per cent, or enough to make UP for the
deficit in horses. There is no doubt
That the motor truck has cut down
the use of horse particularly in the
cities and also in ahe rural districts
for long hauls. The express compa-
mics, it can be noted are still using
horses as a large part of their SER
vice organization. In one respect mo-
tor trucks are increasing the use Of
horses. The trucks make long and
frequent hauls to points of delivery
and the horses pick and distribute
the loads from that pOint.-Good
Roads Magazine.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
THIS GLORIOUS COUNTRY

The trouble with the middle west
is that it has no consume too much
freight. 1t pays the freight to ship
all it's raw materials out and pays
The freight to get all its finished
rproducts in. We make too little of
cur raw materials into manufactlr
ed product for our own consumption.
We are too smart to let this go on
for the. geeration. The railroads
are not to blame They are making
money as they should But the whols
trouble is that we encourage too much
the long haul in rate making rather
than the short haul. We ship wool
out of the semi-arid states east to
be made into cloth. We should make
the cloth where the wool is consume
as much Of it as possible near at
hand and ship the surplus out. We
should bring the packing house ito
the steer and fresh meat to the CON-
sumner. Small industries, with cheap
short haul rates are needed if we are
to have permanent prosperity in the
west.
This should be an industrial as well
as an agricultural territory. Some day
it will be. For economic wisdom lies
in seeing this. The railroads are not
to be abused. They are Going their
best. But they should be guided by
the genius of the country, AS it is,
the country is being exploited by its
own folly and the railroads inciden-
ally the railroads reap the harvest
consumers lose through their own
blindness.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
EVANGELICAL,
CHURCH FOLK
IN SURPRISE
Rev. And Mrs. H. E. Erffmeyer
Are Honored Social Affair Civ
en- by Congregation

Practically the entire congregation
of the Evangelical church gathered at
the church on Thursday evening and
gave their pastor, Rev. HE Erffmey-
err, AMI wife delightful surprise The
affair honored their wedding ami
yersary which occurred on May
eighth, as well as the return of Mrs.
Erffmeyer from winters stay ia
California.
The committee had made elaborate
preparations for the affair which came
as Il complete surprise to the pastor
and his wife who were attending a
Woman's missionary meeting, at the
close of which the congregation az
sembled.
Harry Gasser presided and made
Q few introductory remarks after
which talks were by DR.. Edward
wicker and G. A. Briggs. Rev FRI
fmeyer responded
A beautiful floor lamp and purse
were presented to the guests OF honor
as an Cvpression of the esteem and
good will their congregation.
AT the close Of the program re-
freshnents were served in TIE church
parlcrs and q social time was enjoyed
Mrs b. M. DOH favored the assem-
blage with solo and instrumental
duets by Mrs, r. w. Schoeller and
daughter Verna were much enjoyed.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
A RECORD OF GROWTH

When the first gas Street lamp
was lighte' at Wall street and Broad
way, New York City and crowd that
gathered to witness theL- ceremony
kept at 4 distance because of the
fancied danger Of an explosion. The
first gas container of this old New
York company had capacity of rs,
900 cubic feet of gas. Now the same
company has gas holders with a ca
pacity OF 100000 cubic feet each.
Last Year there was made and sold
in the United States nearly 400 bill
lion feet of manufactured gas.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
Madison Death

Mrs Julia Colegrove Judge died
MonSfay at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Stanley Hanks with whom she
made her home for many years in
Madison. Mrs. Judge passed her S7th
birthday last Sunday.
Mrs. Judge was horn May Is, 1887
in Perryille, N. X. She was married
in Fulton, N. Y and came west with
her husband to SETTLE in Darlington,
Wis, in 1870, where she remained dur
ing her husbands life She then NOV
ed to Madison, where she has lived for
the past n years.
Surviving her. and her daughter,
Mrs Stanley Hanks and thcar sFand'
chilfncn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
FARM IS SOLD
FOR $4,000

The old Selden homestead of 161
acres one mile north of Loganyille,
owned by Harrison and Willard Sci
den was purchased last week by Carl
for the sum of $4,000.
This sale does not include any of
the personal property. The Selden
bothers expect to remain on the farm
until fall and then may become resi-
dents of ReedsbHrg
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
OBITUARY
John Mick

John Mick
John Mick, Richland county gtreasur-
er die. at his home in Richland Cen
ter on Wednesday, aged So years.
The wife with his two sons, Samuel
OF Beloit and Edward of New Lisbon,
and the daughter, Mrs. j. p. An
drews, of Tulsa, Oklahoma AMI one
sister, Mrs. Susan Richardson, AID
thirte cen grandchildren remain to
mourn her loss.
He has served in numerous public
offices and ait the time OF his death
he was com plotting his sixth year as
county treasurer.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29
CARD OF THANKS

| wish to express my appreciation
and thanks to all those who remem-
bered me with sunshine during my
recent illness, especially the w r. c.,
the w. C. T. U. ard the S. D. A.
church for the beautiful plants and
flowers: also those who took part in
the Easter card shower To all, am
very grateful.
Mrs. Eva Caflisch
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1924-05-29

Mrs. r.. r. Ballad OF Madison IS
spending several days here with her
son, Orriel Philbrick anu family.
Mrs. c. s. Orthman and Mrs. r. A.
Rauer of Kilbourn spent yesterday
here on business.
Mrs. w. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Nell
lie Holloway were Madison visitors
yesterday.
Miss Aleya Mobns has returned
to her home in Elroy after q short
visit here.
Miss Mathilda Brown of North
Freedom spent yesterday here on bu
siness.
Mrs. w. r. Irish has returned from
"a visit in Winnetka H., with her
daughter, Mrs. Karnopp.
Mrs. Hicks, mother of Mrs. Z. w.
Sayles, who has spent the winter at
the home OF Or. and Mrs. Sayles, re-
turned to her home at Lynaou today.