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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-22

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-02-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
NEW CATALYST
 IS DISCOVERED
Fixed Nitrogen Laboratory Has Been Working On Problem
 For Two Years

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Discov- cry here of new catalyst, bringing about union of hydrogen and nitrogen atoms and yielding 14 per cent of am monia was announced by Prof. Arthur B. Lamb of Harvard university last night, was confirmed here today at the Fixed Nitrogen Laboratory which tas worked two years on the problem.
 The laboratory, established during the war because of American needs for nitrogen particularly for explosives, has beer continued under the depart ment of agriculture because of increas- ing American requirements for nitrogen in lhe production of fertilizers and to obtain further information necessary for the peace time utilization of the government h,trate plant as Sheffield and Muscle Shoals, Ala.
 Dr. F. c. Cottrell, director of the lab oratory, said today the new catalysis had been developed under the direction oe A. T. Larson, in charge of the direct synthetic ammonia process work. Mi trate plant number one at Sheffield, Ala, was designed to operate in accordance with that process but tests of the plant disclosed successful opera tion was not likely until chemical and engineering problems involved were more thoroughly understood. The prin- cipal problem center about the catalysis and the development of very reactive and stable one by the laboratory is probably the greatest single achieve ment of the institution since its in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
FULLER BRUSH MEN
 AFTER BIG INCREASE

Prospects indicate a $3,OOO,OOO in- crease in sales of Fuller brushes for the coming year, and most of this will be from the, southern district" George H. Abercrombie, executive sales manager. secretary and member of the board of directors of the Fuller Brush company. told representatives of the Birmingham district sales branch at their annual banquet at the Tutwiler hotel Wednes- day night.
 During the year 1923 the Fuller Brush company did over a S15.OOO. GOO business, and with the better deyelon- ment of the southern territory a large increase is anticipated" Mir. Abercrom- bic said. MT. Abercrombie, with H. M. Abeie, are making an extended tour of the southern territories in an effort to put 1t on more secure footing.
 Another interesting feature of the banquet was the initiation of a group of candidates in the order of "Gloom Chasers.' The candidates were sol emnly sworn to pay their dues of one smile a day; to always keep cheerful and sell as many brushes as possible. Sales talks were made by local execu- uveS and representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
$35O,OOO ASKED
 FOR TENNESSEE
Would Be Used In Survey Of
 Upper River

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Feb. 27.- At conference of bankers and busi- ness men representing upper East Ten nessee and western North Carolina, held here today resolutions were adopt ed indorsing the survey of the upper Tennessee river basin and calling on Congress to appropriate $350,00O ad- ditional to the $5O0,0O0 already pro- vided to complete the work of survey.
 ThiA is the estimate of S. Major Har- old Fisk, engineer in charge, is neces- sary to complete the work, which with out more funds, he declares, must of necessity cease at the end of the fiscal year. The conference also indorsed the 2O-year typographical mapping of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

ganization was adopted after bitter de- bates in which Hiram Wesley Evans, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan !; William Joseph Simmons, and the kIan itself, were denounced. The Ku Klux Klan was condemned in the resolution and responsibility for much lawlessness was laid at its door. Speakers charged that the klan had become "a military and autocratic order," used by its off cials as political machine.
 The resolution was adopted by . rising vote of 160 to 4.
 Attack On Simmons
 Former Emperor Simmons, the reso. lution stated, had lost the respect and confidence of "the men who knew him." This, it was explained, referred to the reported sale by Simmons of his rights in the copyrighted ritual and other property of hte klan to the present ad. ministration, and his resignation as emperor.
 The new order, it was stated, dis. claims any connection with "Hiram Wesley Evans, William Joseph Sim mons or the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan."
 Seven "castles,' or branches of the new order, were designated last night They are to be located in Atlanta, Kansas City, Mo-, Fl Dorado, Kans., Durham, N. O., Tulsa, Okla, Mil waukee, Wis, and Russell. Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
KANSAS CITY CHOSEN AS HEADQUARTERS OF
 KUKLUX KHAN RIVAL
Two Hundred Men Representing Thirteen States Select Governing Board And Later Launch
 Attack pon William Joseph Simmons

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 27.-With the election of temporary govefning board, adoption of temporary consti- tuition and the designation of seven "castles" the gathering of kiansmen al.d former klansmen opposed to the Ku klux Klan and its present administra- tion adjourned late tonight.
 The governing 5oaId, named to serve for six months, consists of John R. Jones, Kansas City, Mo, chairman ; Henry J. Norton, Atlanta; W. H. Aus tin, Durham, N. O.; H. Tom Knight, formerly of Oklahoma City and now of Atlanta, anu B. A. Gray of Eldorado, Kansas.
 Ernest Allen of Atlanta was named treasurer, and Dr. George J. Herrin of Kansas City, Mo-, temporary secre. tary.
 Kansas City Selected,
 Kansas City, Mo, was named as national headquarters in the resolution providing for the creation of the new organization. The order, it was set forth, will take as members men "who are white and of the Protestant Chris tian faith" and who can qualify under the rules of the order. Masks and secrecy are to have no place in the Knights of the Mystic Clan,, the resolu. tion stated.
 The resolution. creating the new or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
TWO AMERICANS
 FOCAL FIGURES AMONG EXPERTS
Dawes And Young Wield Power As Great As Kings
 In European Tangle
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 PARIS, Feb. 27.-Two private Amer ican business men, hitherto virtually unknown in Europe, today wield as great power in the, European tangle as kings, presidents or premiers.
 Through strange combination of circumstance, Brig. Gen. Charles c. Dawes and Owen D. Young, working respectively to rehabilitate German if nances and locate German money de- posited abroad, are affecting Europe more vitally than has any American since Woodrow Wilson's days of power.
 As the committees of experts near the end of their tasks, it becomes clear that the importance of their work is infinitely greater than was expected. Dawes, urging the experts to speed up their work, headed by his committee, Wednesday, as it dealt with such varied topics as the equilibrium of the Ger man budget, reports of a subcommittee on German banking and currency, and the situation of the German railroads. It is now believed that the experts report will be ready the middle of March. And the report is certain to have wide reprecussions.
 United States Predominant
 After five years of isolation, the United States, through her two busi- ness men, again is predominant in European affairs. The circumstances in France, Germany and England which forced the Americans into a position giving them the balance of power affect wide phases of European political and economic life.
 The occupation of the Ruhr has vir- tually failed as far as settling the reparations question is concerned Premier Poincare has gradually lost prestige. France faces financial crisis, and the political situation is tense with elections only two months away.
 In Germany there is the certainty of another financial crash unless some settlement is reached. In England the advent of the Macdonald government has altered the political situation. Fi- nally, there is wide feeling through out the masses in Europe that the reparations problem must be solved.
 Americans Come On Scene
 Into this situation came the Amer ican experts. The neutrality and inde- pendence of both men made them out standing figures at once. Unconeerned with political expectations and an- xieties of the various European govern ments, they were able to play a dom- inant part in shaping the course of the experts work.
 They have been able to go ahead with their tasks in an attitude of "take it or leave it. We are giving you the facts of the case"
 Dawes, puffing his pipe and oc- casionally hammering the table, makes his points efficiently and keeps the com mittee seeking a purely business solu- tion. Young cooly handles matters as though he were dealing with an ordi- nary business problem in the board room of a corporation.
 The keen directness of the men has inspired confidence and also admiration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

put into his letter to the committee. 1 supposed he was coming before the committee and testify and did not learn differently until he sent in his state ment.
 II related that conversation to two demOcratis on the committee after the meeting"
 Senator Lenroot said he knew noth- ing of reports that Fall while at the Wardman Park occupied an apartment rented by E.S l.. Doheny.
 Under the caption, "Who Is Lying" the republican national committee News Bureau issued statement tonight con- tinuing it's controversy with Senator Walsh as to the law under which the naval oil reserves were leased. Despite Senator Walsh's unequivocal denial on the floor of the Senate; the Bureau in sists that the leases were made under an amendment to the general leasing act, passed on June 4, 1920.
 This act was a rider to the naval ap- propriation bill and the Bureau argues that regardless of this it was bound to become in fact an amendment to the leasing act.
 As to Senator Walsh's statement. borne out by Senators Shoot and Len root, that he did not support the act of June 4, 1920, the Bureaus statement said that if Senator Walsh advanced seriously the argument that he is not to be counted as supporting the amend ment because it passed without a roll call and a dissenting voice, then it must be conceded nobody supported it.
 Persons Mentioned Identified
 Persons mentioned in the telegrams sent by Major to Mclean at Palm Beach and not identified to the commit tee included Homer" MT. Whaley," George B. Fraser" Lambert" Dun phy" and John Brown "J. w. Zeveley" and 'Slingland."
 Francis F. Homer of Towson, Md. under the terms of the will of AIcLean'A father, is adviser to the trustees of the fathers estate.
 Richard $. Whaley is chairman of the Washington rent commission and Is d former member of Congress from South Carolina.
 George B. Fraser is secretary to Ed ward E. Mclean.
 Edward B. Lambert is counsel to Ed ward B. Mclean.
 Wheatley is the name of Mrs. Me Leans chauffeur.
 Christopher Dunphy is in charge of the private golf course at Edward B. McLean's country home, Friendship" near Washington.
 John Brown is a telegrapher en- ployed in the Washington Post office.
 J. w. Zeyeley is personal counsel to Harry F. Sinclair.
 Leo Slingland is a secretary to Ed ward B, Mclean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MARDI GRAS READY
 TO OPEN THURSDAY
Krewe Of Columbus To Usher
 In Carnival

MOBILE, Ala, Feb. 27.-(Special Leased Wire. .)-Mardi Gras hears and with the date of its approach has spread over the city anticipatory interest. The carnival spirit has advanced we'll into the city with its invincible forces. With accelerated hearts beats, hundreds this morning are abiding the morrow when the great Krewe of Columbus will make their appearance on the city's thorough fares, thus ushering in officially the 1924 season, greatest and most kaleido- Sconic eyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
BIG BOAT VISITS
 AT NEW ORLEANS
Lafayettee Is Largest Vessel To Visit Southern Port

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27.-Gulf coast marine history was made when the French line steamship Lafayette, largest vessel ever to come to New Or leans, anchored late today in the Mis- sissippi river off the foot of Canal street. The steamer, which came here for coal, has aboard a party of Hous- ton, Texas, business men, who char tered the ship for a friendship tour of the West Indies and incidentally to demonstrate that vessel of its size could operate in the Houston ship canal. After the tour the Lafayette will be operated on a regular schedule between New Orleans and France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
RICHMOND TO NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27.AThe cruiser Richmond, flag ship of the light cruiser squadron, and the de- stroyers Kidder, Marlborough and Wood have been ordered to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, according to advices re- 'ceived late today from the navy depart ment. The vessels will arrive here March 2 and remain until March 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MARDI GRAS OPENS
 M NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 27.-The New Orleans Mardi Gras carnival sea- son, under way since January z, when the Twelfth Night Revelers held their annual ball and marked since that time by the affairs of numerous carnival or ganizations, reached the fun and frolic stage tomorrow night with the gorgeous parade, tableaux, and ball of the Knights of Momus.
 The city is crowded as never before in its history with pleasure seekers from all parts of the country and prep arations for the carnival festivities have begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
ITALIAN ELECTION
 CAMPAIGN STARTS
Much Confusion Exists Among
 Candidates

ROME, Feb. 27.-The Italian cleo tiOn campaign is under way, with much confusion.
 Commander Bertolotto, mayor of the town of San Donna Di Piave, near Ve- nice, assaulted Deputy Ferrarese Tues day when, despite the fact that he had been warned not to enter the town dur ing the campaign, Ferrarese insisted on visiting his constituents.
 Deputy Baraglini, socialist, arrived at Salerno to hold meeting Tuesday night. He was met by a reception con- mittee which gave him a few minutes to leave town. He complied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
WILKINS IS IDENTIFIED

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. N.-Dls- patches from Hopkinsville, Ky, iden, tify the Wilkins" mentioned in tele- grams from Washington to Edward B. Mclean in Florida and which are ex- pected to be read into the record of the senate oil investigation tomorrow, as E. P. Wilkins, private detective in McLean's employ. Wilkins special as- signment, according 10 Hopkinsyille relatives, is to guard the Mclean chil- dren against kidnapers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
HALF DOLLAR
 COIN TO HONOR
 LEE MONUMENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.Fa- vorable' report was ordered today by the Senate finance committee on the bill of Senator Harris, democrat, Georgia, providing for issuance of special 50 cent piece to celebrate the Confederate monu- ment on Stone Mountaink
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

Co6lidge, his cabinet, the supfene courl justices, state governors and fofeisn diplomatic representatives to. hear an eulogy on his late chief by Secretary Hughes. A section of the gallery was reserved for Mrs. Harding and group of her friends.
 Arrangements to broadcast the serv- ice throughout the nation by radio called upon the facilities of three sta tiSns.ey tso wCEAr ,t. at Wasn'nstSn P nr on z, s at New York and JAR at Providence, Rhode Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
CONGRESS PAYS
 HARDING HONOR
Formal Tribute aid At Joint
 Memorial By House And Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. eT.-The Sem ate and House today united to pay their formal tribute to the memory of Presi- dent Harding.
 Laying aside all pending legislation and submerging their various animosi- ties, the members of both chambers met jointly in the presence of President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MISSISSIPPI FACES
 EMPTY TREASURY
All Tax Bills Considered Will
 Not Supply Deficit

-- JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 27.-(Spe- ial.)-Both houses of the Mississippi legisla ure were busy today doing noth- ing, talk was the order of the day, un- der. which privilege Chairman Joseph George of tlic ways and means commit tse took occa sion to read the riot act to The members of the house on appropria- tion and revenue questions. After sub hitting tatement showing that after all methods of taxation likely to be adopted at this session were put into the law makers will still face a deficit ot $2,lO7. .734 32.
 Orstorical Contest Set
 The senate chamber of the new capi- toi has been set as the place and z 80 o'clock Friday evening as the time for the congressional district elimination in the natior-w idle oratorical contest on the constitution.
 J. w. Brown, assistant state superin- tendent of etllcation, and district chair man, has been notified by the superin- tendents of education of two of the five counties composing the district of their representative Harlan Hilbun of the Agricultural High school, who won last Friday in the county contest at the To- cal junior high school, will represent Hinds county and Buster Crook will speak from Yazoo county.
 Other counties composing the district and yet to have reported the names of their representatives are Madison, War ren and Rankin. Simultaneously with the eighth district contest here contests will be in progress in each of the other districts.
 Plan Emergency Legislation
 To discuss with Adjutant General Curtis Green and other national guard officers charged for emergency mobiliza- tion of Mississippi troops in case of such an eventuality, Major F. G. Phelps, division instructor with head quarters in Montgomery, was expected here today. Troops of the Mississippi national guard are now in the Thirty first. or Dixie. division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
BANK CLOSES DOORS Too Many Outstanding Loans Cause
 

CLARKsDALE, Miss, Feb. 27.- The Exchange bank at Friars Point, Miss, closed its doors today following the regular monthly meeting of the board of directors, at which it was de- cided to ask the state bank examiner to take charge of the institution.
 Officials of the bank stated that this action was considered necessary be- cause of the amount of outstanding loans which had not been met at ma turity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
LAUREL PLANS TO
 ENTERTAIN SOLONS
Special Train Will Arrive Friday
 Morning

LAUREL, Miss, Feb. 27.-Mayor M w. MeLaurin will act as chairman of the reception committee of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce to the members of the state legislature when they ar rive here on their special train Friday morning.
 Assisting Mayor McLaurin on the re- ception committee will be the board of city commissioners, the board of direc- tors If the LaIceI Chamber of Com mece, Dr. B H. Crawford. superin- tendent of the South Mississippi Charity hospital, and Dr. Ramsey, superintend- ent of the school and colony of the feeble minded at Ellisville; Mrs. R. H. Crawford, Mrs. Ellsworth of Ellisville, and other ladies to be selected by these, will also assist Mayor McLaurin on the 6 Store Robbed
 Burglars entered the store of the Laurel Battery company on Central avenue Monday night and took $14 in cash from the safe and left checks worth about $100 underneath the seat ef A service car in front of the store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

IS primary will be continued d | ressi, of ! meeting of his follower here laA night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

TO NOMINATE LAFOLLETTE
 VALLEY CITY, N. D., Feb. 27.-
 Steps to have the name of Senator
 Robert NJ. LaFollette of Wisconsin placed on the presidential preference
 ballot in North Dakota at tre March
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28

Street ears of Victoria, Australia, carry children to and from school free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-28
MILAN DODGES
 OIL PROBE QUIZ
tcsatIaued Prem Page one.,


 War Finance corporation, would be asked to appear.
 In one of Majors telegrams to Nc. Lean, the statement was made that Stareck was anxious to get in touch with the publisher on an important mat ter, which Major said he did not be- lieve had connection with "the main is sue in this wire (the oil matter), but believes that it has something to do with a New York transaction MT. Stareck in statement tonight declared that matter ''had nothing to do whatever with oil or any public busi- ness or any matter in perview of Con- gress.
 'You know, I have had close personal relations with Mir. Mclean, as I used to have with his father, the late John R. Mclean, in the conduct of their newspapers, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Washington Post. The com mittee is welcome to any information have upon any subject which may in- terest it." A. Mitchell Palmer also is- sued statement tonight, in which he denied he had sought to influence either Senator Walsh or any other member of the committee ''in any way, shape or form," and stated that the only con- nection he had with the oil investiga- tion was to transmit to the Senate com mittee at the request of Mclean the contents of a telegram from Mclean explaining his transactions with Fall. Mitchell Admits He Saw Fall "The only senator I saw with refer ence to it." Mir. Palmer said, was Senator Walsh himself, and I simply Mad to him the telegram from Mclean, which, of course, had no reason to believe stated anything else but the t~x.hL u --l----=z----------------
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-10-09
FARMERS SAVE MONEY

According to information received
by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton from M. G. Mcmillan, sup
erintendent of industries of the state
prison at Saltwater, Minnesota, farm
ers who have purchased binder Irvine
and machinery manufactured by the
prison since the industries were es-
tablished have saved approximately
$12,000,00O.
During the past season." said Mr..
Mcmillan, 1--WE have placed on the
market an improved Minnesota bind
er which has compared favorably with
any other machine and have been able
to sell this machine at a price from
20 to % per cent below other makes.
On several sizes of binders we were
short over 100 machines.
"W have manufactured this year
approximately 24,0OO,OOO pounds of
binder Irvine, all Of which was sold
out early in the season.
"Of course we are criticized by
certain interests, who declare that
our machinery department has lost
money. There are those who even
go so far as to assert that this loss
has affected the taxpayers of the
state. 1t is a known fact, however,
that the prison has at no time re-
ceived any appropriation from the
Legislature during the last ten years
and that it has been strictly self
supporting during that time."
Mr.. Mcmillan declared that next
year production of the binder and
Irvine manufacturing plant of the
prison will be on a capacity basis.
"Our business, which includes bind
ers, mowers, rakes and binder twine,"
said Mr.. Mcmillan, "has made phe-
nomenal strides. The increase in
1922 over 1921 was about rs per-
cent; of 1923 over 1922, about 100
per cent: and of, 1924 over 1923,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-10-09
NORTH ASHLY

Maria Finch visited with Jennie
Roen Saturday.
Mrs. J. Roen helped Emma Roer
with threshers Friday.
Harlin Mills called at John Roen's
Sunday afternoon.
Bonnie Kiffmeyer called on the
Dagie boys Friday evening.
Miss Esther Roen visited at l.. c..
Mills Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Esther Roen visited at Dis
trict No. 27 Tuesday afternoon.
Edna Kiffmeyer called at C. T.
Johnson's Wednesday afternoon.
Leo Dagie and Louie Quistraff
helped Ole Roen thresh Saturday.
Robert Roen was business caller
at the Dagie home Friday evening.
Emma Roen visited at Mrs.
John Johnson's of Sank Centre Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Sorenson
spent Sunday afternoon visiting at
Ole Rooms.
E. Larson and A. E. Eckberg Wis
tied at the j. o. Roen home Sunday
afternoon.
Esther Roen commenced school
after an absence of a week on ac-