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Evening star., 1924-06-26

attorney and former special agent of
the Department of Justice, paid to
him, representing himself as counsel
for the Women's Clean Government
Association and asking Mr.. Mellon
to assign him to investigate prohibi-
ton affairs. Mr.. Mellon said he told
the attorney that he would refer the
question to Mr.. Blair, but that Scaife
did not want to discuss it with Blair.
Mellon Scores Scatfe.
II asked him." said Mr.. Mellon.
ito put his proposition In writing
and send it to me. He did write to
me, but he never made a definite pro-
posal. There was nothing that de-
served consideration. Mr.. Scaife said
he had made a note Of his converse
tfon with me. That statement was
almost wholly false. He exaggerated,
distorted and invented the report of
the brief session he had
Returning to the question as to
Mr. Melons knowledge of the re-
lease of the Overholt whisky. Means
attorney argued that this question,
which the court has ruled out, was
important. since Means contended
that he had been dismissed for in
vestigating the distillery and the
permits in the Mellon bank.
But the question as to the Goodman
whisky was not allowed and Mr.. Mel
lon was excused.
Jarnecke then testified that Means
and Underwood, who was to assist
Evening star., 1924-06-26
JURY AWARDS $125,OOO.
Woman Who Shot Sons Fiancee
Loses Damage Suit.

NEW YORK, June 26.-Two dam
age suit judgments, totaling $125,00o,
were returned today against Mrs.
Concertta Blanca, sixty-three years
old, on the eve of her departure for
prison to serve a term OF two to five
years for having shot her sons fan
Gee, Miss Elvira Orgero.
Mrs Blanca two days ago was con-
victed Of having permanently para
lyzed the eighteen-year-ol girl when
she shot her last December, after
Miss Orgero had called on her to
tell her that she intended soon to
marry the son. A civil jury today
awarded the crippled girl an $4,000
Judgment against the convicted
woman and later awarded $4,000 to
Miss Orgero's mother for the loss of
her daughter's services.
Evening star., 1924-06-26
Previous Settlement of Patent Dis
pute Held Legal.

NEW YORK. June 26-Alleged
pooling of gasoline patent rights,
which formed the basis for one of the
charges in the governments anti
trust proceedings instituted yester-
day against fifty or more leading oil
companies, was defended last night
by A. c. Bedford, chairman of the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey,
one of the primary defendants in the
suit
Settlement last year of patent dis
putes involving cracking processes
between the Standard Oil Company
of New Jersey and the Texas Com
pany, Standard Oil Company of In
diana and the Gasoline Products
Company Mr.. Bedford asserted, had
clarified the situation in which over
Evening star., 1924-06-26
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 26.-Secretary
of the Treasury Mellon today was
called as witness for the defense
at the trial of CASTOR B. Means.
former special agent of the Depart
ment of Justice, and Elmer W.
Jarnecke, charged with violations OF
the prohibition laws.
Hiram c. Todd, special deputy
attorney general, asked Judge
Wolverton to restrict the Secretary S
testimony to topics pertaining to the
subject of the Indictment.
Questions Ruled Improper.
The court upheld objections TO
questions put by Thomas B. Fielder,
Means attorney, as to the alleged
removal from the Overholt distillery
in Pittsburgh of 1850 cases and
$4,000 gallons of whisky on forged
permits obtained by man named
Goodman.
Fielder then asked the Secretary
whether these permits had been found
in the Mellon National Bank in Pitts
burgh as collateral for a loan to Good
man. This question also was barred
Secretary Mellon testified that he
Evening star., 1924-06-26
Mellon, on Stand at Means
Trial, Tells of Conversations
Several Questions Put to Treasury Head
Ruled Out of Order by Court
Is Scored Bitterly.

had had an interest in the Overholt
distillery.
Denies Receiving Liquor.
Mr.. Mellon said he had talked with
]. w. Hubbard of New Jersey about
the liquor transaction which caused
the indictment of Means He said
Hubbard told him he had paid money
to a friend for release of whisky,
but that he had obtained neither the
whisky nor the money. Mr. Mellon
said he then referred the matter to
Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair
for investigat ton.
Mr. Mellon described a visit that
he said H. l.. Scaife. Washinuton
Evening star., 1924-06-26

tapping rights had created a legal
tangle and led to several lawsuits.
We believed at the time this set
tlement was made and still believe
that it was sound economically and
legally" the Standard Oil official said.
We are confident that the court will
sustain this view of the matter"
Evening star., 1924-06-26

him. had told him (Jarnecke) that IL
they could demonstrate the inefi-
cheney of the prohibition enforcement
bureau President Harding would
transfer its duties to the Department
of Justice.
Evening star., 1924-06-26
Boy Killed by Truck.
Special Dispa tch to The star.

LYNCHBURG, Va, June 26.-The
four-year-old son of John Ivey,
Campbell County farmer, was killed
late Tuesday about five miles from
here, when he fell from a loaded
truck and a wheel crushed his chest.
Evening star., 1924-06-26
Goes Hunting in Alaska.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


FREDERICKSBURG Va, June 20.
F. c. Baldwin left this week on a
trip to Alaska, where he will spend
some time hunting for wild game.
Evening star., 1924-06-26

II you want work read the want
columns of The Star
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

"HE first use in peace time of air
planes as messengers of mercy
is credited to the United States
According to an arrangement
between the government air service
and the American Red Cross planes
will hereafter be available for carrying
trained relief workers, doctors, nurses
and supplies to the scene of disaster
In the shortest possible time.
John Barton Payne, chairman OF the
Red Cross, initiated the movement.
The suggestion was enthusiastically
approved by Rear Admiral w. A. Moi
felt, head of the navy air activities;
Mai. Gen. Mason NJ. Patrick, chief of
army air service. and Col. Paul Hen
derson, second assistant postmaster
general, in charge of air mail.
Orders have been issued to COM
manding officers of aviation fields and
stations of the army, navy and Post
office department, placing planes and
pilots at the service of the Red Cross
upons telegraphic approval from mana
gers of the six Red Cross divisions at
Boston, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago,
st. Louis and San Francisco.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
Uncle Sans Lively Printing Department

THE capital will talk for some
time to come about a public
speech made the other night in
another city by George ii. Car
ter, the public printer of the United
States, detailing his experiences dur
ing the last three years.
Corruption, graft, wholesale race
track gambling and bootlegging -four
ished unrestrained, he charged, and to
"clean up" the government printing Of
fee it was necessary to dismiss 268
employees, including the deputy public
printer and the chief clerk, as well as
foremen and minor executives.
Mr.. Carter uncovered still in the Of
fee of one foreman, he said. A trusted
messenger between the government
printing Office and the capitol was dis
covered to be bootlegging for members
Of congress
Bootlegging, generally, was an inten-
sively cultivated industry throughout
the place. Even boy apprentices were
found to be buyers and consumers of
Illicit liquor.
Race-track gambling became a great
er concern than their work to many of
the 1000 employees, Mr.. Carter de-
clared, adding that women workers,
along with the men, turned over $1,000
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
Congressman Sick of His Job

tervening experience have served but
to confirm me in that determination.
With congress in the grip of groups
and blocs, which legislate and tax
solely from consideration of expedi-
ency rather than from principle, and
with socialism in the ascendancy, do
not care to continue and sustain the at
tendant loss of companionship with my
family and home friends as well, which
would result from further inattention
to my professional work.
THE present public distemper of the
country must run its course. People
will finally realize that prosperity de-
ponds upon something else than legis-
lative fiat, and that nothing but harm
can come from any law passed to favor
a certain and special class. The sound
principles upon which the fathers
grounded and prospered this republic
are out of fashion now, but ultimately
will again be in favor.
81 shall be glad to yield this place to
some Democrat who has the patience
and can afford to help reclaim the po-,
litical sanity of the nation"
Jost was born in New York city In
1873. He is a lawyer and was mayor
Of Kansas City, 1926.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
ST. PAUL FARLEY
HITS LAFOLLETTE
Mahoney, of st. Paul, Made
Temporary Chairman of
Convention.

st. Paul-Instead of 1000 delegates
wildly cheering the name of Robert
NJ. La Toilette, as was expected in the
farmer-labor-progressive convention at
st. Paul, the name of La Toilette was
greeted by half-hearted applause from
about half of the 400 delegates in the
auditorium seats.
AT the mention of the third par
ty," however, in the address Of Will
liam Mahoney wild scene was Great
ed. Men jumped up, yelled, applauded.
stormed around the room and in gen.
eral created that pandemonium that
passes for enthusiasm in political con-
ventions.
A rallying call for progressives the
nation over to unite in a new third
party movement to capture the gov
eminent "for the workers" was sound
ed in the keynote speech of William
H. Mahoney. St. Paul, temporary
chairman of the farmer-labor-progre
sive convention.
Although plans have been laid for
the convention to indorse Senator
Robert M. La Toilette, of Wisconsin,
for the presidency, Mahoney, aiming
to appease the particularly disturbed
elements, slapped La Toilette vigor-
ously for denouncing the convention
for its communistic attachments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
Things New Statesmen Want to Know

and other matters relative to their
work in Washington.
The questions asked by the new
members of congress are indicative of
some of the tricks of the trade Of
being a congressman"
One congressman wanted to know
the Thanking privileges granted MEM
bers Of congress. He was told of a
former representative who sent to his
home on a frank a Shetland pony;
others who shipped pianos, trunks,
furniture aud many other articles.
is the mileage the same for all ~
asked Pedro Guevara, the new COM
missioner from the Philippines.
He was told the two commissioners
from the Philippines each receive
$1,000 mileage a year for travelling ex-
penses. The Alaskan delegate gets
$1,000 year; the commissioner frGm
Porto Rico Is allowed actual travelling
expenses, and the delegates from Ha-
wall and congressman from the 4S
states each receive 20 cents mile one
way from their homes and Washing
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
Population Increase and Farm Lands

~ TATISTICIANS have estimated
that the population of the United
~ States, by its natural increase
alone and without any addition
from immigration, will amount to $780,
100000 people shortly after 1850. If
there is any large immigration in the
next quarter of century the 100000
600 mark may be reached even earlier.
Economists in the Department of Agri-
culture have attempted to estimate
roughly what crop and pasture and
forest land will be required to sup
port such a population.
They calculate that If consumption
remains on the same per capita basis
and production per acre is not in
creased considerably more land will be
needed than is available. This conclu-
sion, however, need cause no alarm,
because consumption habits will GER
tainly undergo some change, and the
average yield per acre of crop and pas
ture land will undoubtedly be in
creased. Assuming that some modifi-
cations will be made in consumption
habits and production methods, it is
figured that only about 3S,OOO,O00 acres
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

q day to the bookmakers for bets.
Many women employees were kept con-
stantly penniless by their almost daily
losses. One woman confessed she had
mortgaged her home and lost all in
her desire to win a fortune on the
tracks.
Mr.. Carter produced copies of tele-
grams to support his charge that the
gambling mania had EMBODIED high ex-
ecutives of the printing Office. These
messages between various tracks and
individuals In the printing Office were
received over wire in the government
establishment operated by a govern
ment employee.
For the most part, the kilograms
were tips on the races, and were adj
dressed to former deputy public
printer, and former chief clerk. Mr..
Carter said he found them among inn
portant government records in the Off
cial files of the printing Office.
He also charged that he found "a
secret oath-bound clique and invisible
klan' in the Office, which had succeed
ed for years in dominating the opera
ton of the printing Office, padding the
pay rolls and forcing nonunion work
ers by the silent treatment" to either
join the union or give up their jobs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
To Use Planes as Messengers of Mercy

The two-seater airplanes In general
use will carry pilot, one passenger and
300 pounds of supplies at 125 miles an
hour. In sections of the so-calIed
"flood region the navy flying boats
will be utilized, this type Of craft max
ing landings In shallow water.
Another innovation has unified IN
der STAFF Of experts at Washington
headquarters the nationwide direction
NJ disaster relief operations by the
Red Cross. This new system places
the staff in constant contact and CO.
operation with government agencies
using equipment adaptable for use in
disasters. The system will cover the
cOuntry's vast network of railroads,
and is particularly well prepared for
quicT acuon in sections frequently Wis
tied by tornadoes and floods, and all
strategical points which minimize the
time element in relief aid are marked
for activity.
The new organization is called the
Red Cross mobile disaster relief unit.
II is directed by Henry M. Baker for
many years engaged in disaster relief
work In the Southwest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

need be added to the present actual
crop land to support 150,000,0OO per-
sons
That addition would suffice for do
nestle consumption, moreover, and
still leave us half the present acreage
to devote to production for export. The
experts figure that the total area OF
land needed to sustain a population Of
150,000,000 with no greater relative de-
pendence on imports than exists now
would be 4O3,OO0,OOO acres.
Some changes in consumption would
be necessary to make this area suffice.
In food consumption it is thought the,
principal change would be in the use,
Of live stock products.
There are available a little more
than 600,000,O00 acres of potential
crop land from which to choose the
additional 100000 acres of crop land
estimated to be required for popua-
ton of 15O,OO0,000. Allowing for an
area of forest land equal to the present.
forest area. there remains nearly 400
100000 acres which constitute an area
of potential crop land.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
CONTINUE SLAYERS' TESTS
Machine Registering Impulses Used
on Leopold and Loeb.

Machine Registering Impulses Used
on Leopold and Loeb.
Chicago-A1ienists for the defence
continued their tests on Nathan Leo.
pold, Jr., and Richard Loeb in their
effort to find the why of the kidnapping
and killing of Robert Franks by the
two millionaires' sons.
A device known as the metabolime-
ter, to record oxygen taken into the
body, the parts used and assimilated
and the parts thrown off is part of
the. examination.
A plethysmograph, to record mental
impulses, was to be used, much as a
seismograph records earth disturb
ances. Leopold has been called ego
centric. Thus Leopold will be sub
iected to praise while the device re-
cords his reaction.
All of the examinations are under
the direction of DR.. Karl NJ. Bowman,
Of Boston.
No other legal talent or expert in
medical testimony will be employed,
Benjamin Bachrach, of the defense ex.
planned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

wv WASHINGTON. = Domination
NIX ! of congress by blocs and the
wv enactment of socialistic legis-
lation are attacked by Repre-
sentative Henry L. Jost Of Kansas
City, Mo-, in a statement in which he
announced that he would not be can
didate for reelection. Mr.. Jost, Dem
ocrat who Is serving his first term,
said that he had no desire longer to
remain member of body that was
Influenced only by expediency and
whose action ON measures showed an
utter disregard Of the public welfare.
He added that he would be glad TO
yield his place to some Democrat who
would assist in retaining the nations
political sanity.
Mr.. Jost said that he had received
assurances of support for reelection
from many of his constituents and that
he believed that If he were a candi-
date he would be unopposed for the
Democratic domination.
He has telegraphed his political as
sociates in Kansas City of his decision.
His statement reads:
Il will not file for denomination. OF
that became sure within thirty days
after took my seat, and time and in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

"" TlLLlAM Il 1LElI HAGtl, clerk
\x ! of the national house Of rep
" resentatives, holds the posi-
ton Of professor of states
manship in the recently established
college Of Congress-" His pupils are
the new members of congress and con-
gressmen-elect and Mr.. Page not only
is the teacher, but he also uses his
own textbook.
OF the 129 new members of the
present congress, 115 attended the
course in craftsmanship under Mr..
Page The entire course was COM
pleted by the instructor in one eve
ming, at the conclusion of which the
professor rewarded his pupils with a
buffet luncheon.
: Mr.. Pages lecture occupied less
than an hour and half, the remain
der of the evening being spent answer
ing questions of the congressman.
"This is a symposium, rather than
a school," Mr.. Page told the freshmen
members of congress attending mis-
class. The lecture included a sum-
mary Of the duties Of congressman
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
DAWES AND BUTLER CONFER
Conference With Dawes, Leasing Of
Office Quarters Omen Activity


Office Quarters Open Activity.
Chicago-The first step in the launch
ing of the Republican national cam
paign was taken here by National
Chairman Butler, who arrived from
Cleveland after winding up the bust
ness of the nominating convention. Mr..
Butler conferred with Gen. Charles G.
Dawes, the vice presidential nominee,
arranged for larger office quarters for
the committee and held brief confer
ences with various state leaders pass
ing through the city en- route from
Cleveland.
Before I leave for Washington,
Mr.. Butler said, "the organization of
the national headquarters will be COM
pleted and tentative program of &C.
tivity in shape"
His visit with General Dawes was
described as "a most cordial and en-
thusiastic interview"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
REPLY TO JAPAN's PROTEST
Hanihara VIII Deliver Report On Ex-
clusion to Toxic.

1anlnara VIII Deilvcr Report On E<-
clusion to Toxic.
Washington-The reply of the Wash
ington government to the protest made
by Japan against the Japanese exclu-
sion section of the new immigration
law was sent on its way to Toxic by
Ambassador Hanihara who had re-
ceived it from Secretary Hughes.
The text was withheld from pablica-
ton until such time as Simultaneous
announcement can be made in Toxic
and Washington.
While no announcement was made
at the embassy or State department,
it was learned from responsible sources
that Ambassador Hanihara would de-
part from Washington ION leave" about
July IL or Is. His departure ostensi-
bly, will be for the purpose of permit
ting him in person to make an official
report to his government regarding
the immigration situation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20

Buffalo, N. Y.-Before election day
wheat will sell for s1.25 bushel and
before Christmas for $1.35, it was pre-
dicted by DR.. David Friday. director
of research in the National Transpor-
tation Institute at Washington, speak
ing before the closing session of the
National Association of Credit Men.
Reports on the American and Cana
dian crop indicate decline in produc-
ton, DR.. Friday said. He predicted a
general upward trend of prices for all
farm products. Agricultural content,
he prophesied. will settle over the
country next year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-06-20
NATIONS LEAGUE ASK ADVICE

Geneva Council Unable to Extend
Principles of Limitation.
Geneva-The extension of the prin-
ciples of the Washington naval treaty
to countries which did not participate
in the American conference approving
so difficult of accomplishment that the
council of the League of Nations de-
cided to seek wisdom from the next
assembly of the league.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-25
ROCK ROAD
fFor last week.

ItaaH
w r. Lacy. wife aud dauSn'. s,.'n If
MAYNARD spent sunday at the "O'"S
Chas. Belew. ,,o,volI Of
Misses Audra and Edith ' no~' au5
picbwoods visited Misses Viola
Iucv Dame Saturday night, ,,.s
I'd Hudson and wife visited nrs' -.
Hudson's parents, j. f. i'V
Sunday. o,oinf-
Rev castleberry filed his appo'n'
mont at Rock Road chapel s"no''
morning. or had
chos Belew. wife and mother n'0
business at pocahontas saturday.
NJ l.. Williams took load OF ci'ieA-
ems TO the Pocahontas market one u"s
last week and is restocking with H. :
Reds.
Noel Roberts and wife left SUNDAY
overland for Bakersfield, Mo-, to Vls''
his parents.
Earl Lewis and family have move"
to Newport to farm next year.
Sam Martin, who moved away some
time ago, has returned aAd says ns
is here for another year &C least
Aunt Ona Belew, who has been fe'''
sick, is improving slowly.
Born, to Borden Chesser and Wlie'
a 9-pound girl Monday night.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-25

ezidiors Of &. ,rds and files ~ K
Office. and seal as D'tte ~
WINS S,la,.,s 81 Randoiph County 'N
ty SotS SieIN day O. Of December, lgSa' g9Ss,'rpPs.
" county CLERK.
,rso above list of forfeited ..laIs Lands CLERK a
certified to me by a, Rrlsansas, copy
Of Of which has this 7, ,Sa DAY ypoeahonfas "s star
TO the Editor Of me
Herald for publicatniooanh, 1924
This December 2Cth, on, ! IyTf;r 'ETr.
sheriff and Colle''V''
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-25
List of forfeited Land

Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing lands, lots and parts OF lots
were delinquent for the taxes thereon
for the years 1929 and 1923, and We're
sold by the collector of Randolph couh-
ty, and that said lands are still unre-
deemed.
Lands sold to the state in 1923 for 1872
Taxes, and are still subject to
redemption.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-25

STAR HERALD WANT ADS PAT
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-12-25

ShannOn Add. Town Of POcahOntas
WAJackson lots 6, and 10 block 10
AS&LFJohnston lot 8 block %
Same lot s block %
CF&JW Shannon lot 4 block %
Town Of Walnut Hill
JJEnsor block 4 north Ch. st.
Town of 0'Kean
JEJohnstOn lots and 3 block 81
Town Of ReynO
MrsEMcKinney SPIT lots 4, 5 and6
block 106
Lands, Lots and parts of Lots sold to
Individuals i'm 1924 for 1923 taxes
and still redeemable
ICCStacy slime 8 10 1E 80
EDGraham e1-2ne IL 10 lie so