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The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
POLITICIAN SAYS
/. HE RAISED CASH
FOR TEXAS VOTE
Mcnamara Expected to Sue
ceed Mayfield on Rail-
road Commission
TOLD TO RAISE $4,000
Testimony Before Senate Sub
committee is Conflicting
Remarks Unfounded
TOLD TO RAISE $4,000

(Bureau of Public alton and Educ cation)
WASHINGTON, d. c., May O.
Mike Mcnamara, of Waco, Texas, oil
and gas inspector for the Texas Rail-
road commission, a former close
friend of Senator Mayfield, of Texas
sore and disappointed because he
could not get the senator's influence
to make him Mayfeld's successor on
the commission when the latter came
to the senate, was the first Peddy
witness to testify against Senator
Mayfield when the subcommittee OF
the Senate Committee on privileges
and elections began its public hear
ings in Washington.
Mcnamara reiated alleged conver-
sations with Senator Maytield as far
back as July, 1921, declaring that the
senator importuned him to 60 out
and raise $50 1000 for him to use in
the campaign for the senate. He al.
so told of other conversations in
which he charged that the senator de-
manded that he raise $1,000 that
week and that Mayfield pointed out
certain oil operators of wealth who
ought to contribute.
Mcnamara declared that Senator
Mayfeld had told him of spending
S80,000 that far in the campaign and
must have more money. Yet upon
cross examination il developed that
Mcnamara never raised dollar ot
his own volition. ard he told elre
committee that he had never seer
any money raised or contributed ol
ever had handled any money with the
exception of $500. which he claims
was given him by Police Commission
er A. A. Morrison. 1t was later on
shown that of this 5000 that four
or five of Mayfeld's friends had con-
tributed that small sum of money
and one of the contributors was q
former school friend of Mayfield ano
that he gave $50 to help the senator
Mcnamara testified that he had
sent this 5000 to Senator Mayfield at
the latter's headquarters in the Ori-
entail hotel at Dallas by registered
registered card from Mayfield in re-
turn but neither he nor his attor-
neys could produce the receipt be
fore the committee. Senator May.
field contends that he never received
that 5000, and that he was cheated
out of even that small help.
Letters which the witness read in
to the Record from Mayfeld did not
contain a particle of evidence that
Mayfield ever received the 5000 con-
tribution or any other money. Nc
Namara related incidents that were
alleged to have taken place between
him and Mayfield at Waco, Austin
Archer City, Graham, Wichita Falls
Iowa Park, where the senator spoke
in the campaign, and that he, Nc
Namara, met him at those places
Most of the letters and kilograms
witness had, related to Mayfelc
speaking dates, public meetings, etc
Mcnamara testified that every
time he met Mayfield the latter want
ed to know how the oil men were
Continued on page 81
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
Lexington, ILL.,, Klan
Members Visit Church

LEXINGTON, ILL.,, May 12--On q
recent Sunday night, while a large
congregation at the Christian church
a. Cooksville was singing 'The Ole
Rugged Cross" 27 Klansmen entered
the church, marched down the aisle
and faced the good people. Upon the
conclusion of the song one Of the
Klansmen read the 18th chapter OF
Romans. The Klansmen then faced
the minister, while one of their num-
ber presented him with an envelope
containing a liberal donation. The
visitors knelt in prayer at the altar
and the minister offered a prayer.
They arose, found seats, and remained
for the services.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
First Open Klan
Meeting Well Received

BELOIT, KAN, May IA lecture
on Amreicanism delivered by lee
turer of the Ku Klux Klan at the
first open meeting conducted here re
Gently, was enthusiastically received
many branding it as the best lecture
they had ever heard. Two thousand
persons were in attendance. Ap-
proximately 500 Klansmen from
neighboring towns were present. Fol
lowing the meeting a fiery cross was
burned so yards from the auditorium.
Many residents of this vicinity have
expressed their desire to join the
great American organization.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
KLAN PRINCIPLES ARE
EXPLAINED AT MOKUK
Hundreds Gather on Hillside TO
Open.Air Lecture-Many Al
filiate With Order

KEOKUK, Ia, May 9.-Hundreds OF
interested people attended an out
door meeting of the Ku Klux klan
held on q hillside between this city
and Fort Madison Tuesday night and
for the first time heard the princi-
Piles of the great American order ex-
planned.
Never has such gigantic meeting
been held in the history of Lee coun-
ty, IL Is claimed. The night was cold,
but despite the discomforts of the
weather the crowd remained until
after the lecture TO get every word
Of truth concerning the klan.
Over 100 men affiliated with the
great Protestant order. The Lee
county organization continues 20
grow by leaps and bounds.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
NOT SEEKING OFFICE

ST. PAUL, MINI, May 12.-Lieu-
tenant Governor Louis Collins, in Q
formal statement issued recently
said that he will not be candidate
for nomination for any office at the
coming primary.
MIR. Collins said he Is making this
statement "in fairness TO my friends
and fairness to candidates for office
The expense and time involved IN
seeking public office under the pri-
mary system is almost prohibitive
to men who must rely on a business
or profession for their living, In the
opinion OF Mr.. Collins.
The decision OF the lieutenant gov
crnor not to become a candidate IL
based on personal reasons entirely,
he said.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
WOMEN ARE GROWING

VALLEY FALLS, KAN, May r.
Having many activities, including
those of a patriotic and charitable
nature, the local unit of the Women
Of the Ku Klux klan is functioning
splendidly. Through the efforts of
members, the etiquette of the flag
has been introduced in the schools
Baskets of cheer have been distrib-
uted among needy families. The
women played an active part in plac-
ing representative Americans in Of
flee at the recent election.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
MINISTER'S ARE AIDED

PLAlNVlLLE, KAN, May 12.-En-
tering the Church of Christ during
the last of a series of evangelistic
services conducted recently, Klans-
men presented the Rev. Mr.. Henry,
pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Roll, evangelist,
and co-workers with purse of $50.
After the pastor gave an explanation
of the order, the Knights silently re-
tired.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16
TWILIGHT'S
THINKLINGS
IN THE KLAVERN
THE TEACHER
A FATHERS OPPORTUNITY
IN THE RLAVERN:

We meet leavin goutSide the guard
ed door the marks of rank and the
emduments of office. Euery sugges-
tion of imferiority and superiority
is forbidden place in "our sacred
cape." We are one in the Great
Cause.
IN THE KLAVERN:
Honor, Iope and Justice mast actu-
ate as all. SelfShnesS, "the festive
oreen amoRg human kind" is for
hidden to pass as she knocks seeking
entrance. Here the holy light of
chipalry" shines in all its glory.
IN THE KLAVERN:
w meet face to face Uith men toho
are moved By Jorthy motives and as
pire to all things noble. A tcondeTtut
Brotherhood is assembled for the pur-
nose of planning tCdys and means for
more effective living in q land hdt
God has so richly blessed.
IN THE KLAVERN:
We pau tribute to Him Who died on
the Cross of Calvary for the Tegnerd-
tion of mankind. In humble prayer
zoe kneel and acknowledge our de-
pendence upon God. We pray toT
strength and courage and 1iSdom SO
that toe may todlk the highways ana
byDaus of the alien uorld as true fol-
lowers of the Nazarene.
IN THE KLAVERN:
We hear the faithful Rtudd speak
the oracles of God-"ThOu shalt Uor-
shin the Lord thy God. Render unto
the state the things Uhtc are he
states. Lope the brotherhood; honor
the king. Bear one another's BURDENS,
and so fmfl the lar of Christ" Ihe
Klokard reminds as that honor 10 q
KIdnsp,an is more than Hte.
IN THE KLAVERN:
We haue been dedicated, IN BODY
in mind, in spirit, and in ttte, to the
ltolu service nf oar cauntg, oMf
homes, each other and humanity. we
haze learned our place and our WolE,
so let as euer Iiue in harmony Wtth
Gods waI and purpose IN our Gre
alton.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16

ity spedns for school buildings,
l. if the teaching stan Is not COM
netent. the school Is worth very lit.
lie. THE TEACHER MAKES The
SCHOOL EITHER GOOD OR BAD.
The more thoroughly the American
neople come to understand this fact,
the better schools we will provide Tor
American boys and girls. Too much
stress cannot be placed on the I'M
nOrtance of efficient teachers In the
public school.
The teacher works with the most
wonderful thing In ereatiOn-the
mind of a human being. Yet we per-
init men and women 10 serve as
teachers who are absolutely unht LOT
the work that a teacher Is caliea up
on to do I'm the schOOlr0Oms OF the
nation. BY our ShOrt-sighted poicIes
we are driving good teachers ihto
commercial fields where the remuneI'
alton Is more satisfactory. frequent
ly we force the teachers OF this cOui'
try to work and live under condi-
tiOns that do everything nut mahe
the teaching profession attractive.
have served as u teacher ana scnooi
executive, so know WHEREOF l WRITE.
It Is shameful the way we Americans
have compelled teachers to accept
mountains of diScOuragement, over
work. uncertainties OF tenure OF Oh.
Zee. and wrecked nervous systems
with premature old age, for none
tary returns that continuously sug'
gest the poOrhouse and charity. do
Won suppose for minute that RED.
bIooded men and women OF abiilt!
are goin gto continue I'm the proIeS.
sion Of education with an OUTLOOK
that Is no better than that OF tne
coal miner or ignorant mliihahd:
what Is the result Of our fooiishhess'
Consider the following facts:
10000 teachers I'm our pubhc
schools have no education beyond the
eighth grade I'm the elementar!
school.
100000 teachers have had less than
two years Of education beyond the
eighth grade.
100000 teachers have less than
high school education.
100000 teachers have no more than
n high school education. 3OO,OOO
teachers have little or no prepara.
tion TO rthe work that they are at.
tempting to do In the schoOlrooms oil
the land.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-05-16

DElNG a father gives a man a
ID splendid opportunity to
serve in a wonderful way. The
children of today are the citizens
of tomorrow, into whose hands
the veal of a nation will be
placed. If fathers have done
their duty within the walls OF
their homes, we need not fear
for the future. Christian men
and women come from homes
where parents follow d, .... loot
steps of Jesus. When the teach.
ings of the Christ have no def
mite place in the home, it is diff.
cult to insure the blessings OF
Christianity. II is in the home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
RICHARD WANTS
 DEMPSEY FIGHT Ready To Out-Bid Vest erners For Gibbons
 Battle .

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Tex Rickard is ready to outgamble any of the Cali fornia promoters, who, encouraged by the passage of the new California box ing law, attempt to bid against him for Jack Dempsey's next fight. Rickard' s press-agent sent out typed state pa per Wednesday in which he said Rick ard plans to toss Dempsey and Tom Gibbons into the famous old dog-pit of Madison Square Garden for sequel to their fight at Shelby, Mont, as the grand finale of the garden.
 Before Kearns left for California recently he told me that if Tom Gib- bons should beat Kid Norfolk decisively when they meet next week, we would have no trouble making deal because Dempsey wanted to fight his last fight for me. The last show in the garden will be put on on May and I told Kearns would like to make the match for that day as a tribute to the great est boxing arena in the history of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

their shoes, no singled out Graham McClintock to fill one of the important posts left vacant. And the former half back immediately came through and re- lieved the mind of the Alabama mentor with his strong play at the wing posi- tion. He made good with bang, and has been at one of the terminals during the entire season, playing an 1end posi- tion more than any other man on the squad.
 McClintock, although not flashy, plays one of the most consistent games of any regular on the Crimson eleven. In the Georgia game, the captain-elect for next season played grand role in turning back the elusive Bulldog backs in their attempted pilgrimmages around the Hanks, stopping them in their tracks when they tried to turn the wings.
 McClintock is also basketball star, having played on the university cage quintet for two seasons. He plays guard, and there, too, has been most consistent performer for the Capstone combination. He will be depended upon considerably in the coming, cage sea- son.
 The newly captain is one of the most popular men on the. Alabama campus. He is a member Of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
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menced, inasmuch as the Crimson Freshmen haven't lost game in two years.
 Throughout the evening, the banquet hall resounded with cheers from various little groups, first for one celebrity and then another. And when Champ Pick ems thrust the tall, shiny loving cup into the hands of Captain Hubert, with this remark, 'Take it, Pooley. It's yours and the teams. You boys fought for it," one great cheer began and arose to mighty roar that seemed to shake the rafters of the big hall.
 Traditions were recalled and tradi- tions were made by those Alabamians Wednesday night, and upon the scroll of time was written in indelible char acters the story of the university's first real champion, undisputed monarch of Conference battle fields.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
Champ .Pickens' Trophy
 Presented To Crimsons University Team Puts Alabama On Map
 Declares Gov. Brandon At Banquet

of the banquet. After an opening ex- planation of the purpose of the ban quet the Birmingham alumni were giv- ing-described by Cabaniss as an effort upon their part to increase the feel ing of sportsmanship among univer- sity players and students and among high school players-coaches of the vari- GUS high schools represented were in- troduced, as well as the various squads present. Added to these introductions were those of the University Freshmen by Capt. Dick Hammer, those of the Alabama Scrubs by Capt. Spark Plug Hinto, and the University varsity squad.
 Lowery Praised
 Toastmaster Jelks Cabaniss paid tribue to the gameness of an Ensley High school boy-Country Lowery-in finishing the season, despite the tenn porary loss of vision in one eye. Later on in the evening, Captain Scott of the Ensley squad extended apprecia- tion of the squad to their hosts, Ala bama alumni, and also expressed ap- preciation for the cooperation shown the Yellow Jackets during the past sea- son by the Ensley Association Mer- chants.
 One of the early speakers was Hom- CT L. Thomas, director of athletics in Birmingham's public school system. Coach Thomas was asked for a talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

University of Alabama, Southern Conference champions for 1924"-upon the polished sides of a gorgeous loving cup has been inscribed that acknowl- edgement of Alabama's supremacy. On the crest of crimson wave, that surged into Birmingham Wednesday afternoon for the football banquet given by alumni at the Country club last night, the Champ Pickens trophy emblema- tic of the Conference championship was borne back in triumph to the uni versity, and will remain throughout the next year as token of the prow- ess of the Crimsons upon the gridiron.
 While almost 800 university alumni, football players, members of the band, and members of Jefferson County High school teams looked on, Champ Pickens delivered the championship cup to Capt. Pooley Hubert Wednesday night. It is Alabama's for one year, and should the Crimsons repeat their champion ship showing next fall, the cup will become their permanent property. One other Conference team, Vanderbilt, has guarded the cup for year, the Com modores winning the title in 1923, the first year of existence for the Champ PiekAas .trsnhy.-. 7. = = :-.. :ss. .>--- Brandon Pays Tribute.
 Y That banquet will probably go down. in university history as one of the most pretentious celebrations a Crimson foot ball squad ever enjoyed. Three hundred or more high school players from def ferson county schools were present, while countless alumni scurried hither and thither, as they lavished their at- tentions upon the champions. They were all there: Bob McDavid, Borden Burr. Jelks Cabahiss, Champ Pickens, Tram Sessions-and W. w. Brandon, who dropped all gubernatorial titles for the occasion, that he might be just like any of the other alumni present: highly enthused over the winning or a championship by his alma mater.
 Alabama has been put upon the map," declared Governor Brandon when called upon for talk, his PA votes for Underwood" voice carrying to the furtherest corner of the well filled ban auet hall at the Country club, Not by a governor or by legislation, but by football team. That football team, of course, represents the University Of Alabama.
 Following the university team this season perhaps has gained for Dr. Den ny and myself a shady reputation. I'll admit at times that I must have acted queerly.
 'Since I have taken office, I can not recall single instance where uni versity man has applied for a pardon or parole," Governor Brandon said. And then he continued laughingly, Well, if any man of that football team ever should petition a pardon or parole from Bill Brandon, he wouldn't have to petition much"
 Continuing seriously, Governor Bran- don told of his vision of the great pos abilities this state enjoys, the vast resources which can be turned into pros- perity. In closing, he called up on the young manhood of the university to prepare itself for the task, and stand | ready to step forward and take the helm of progress.
 Players Introduced
 Governor Brandon was one of a number of speakers Toastmaster Jelks called upon during the course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
Graham McClintock, End For Tide,
 Will Lead Rama Eleven Next Season

Paul Graham McClintock, right end for the championship Crimson Tide, will lead the Alabama forces on the field of battle next fall, having been elected captain by his teammates just previous to the great banquet and ju- bilee held in honor of the Conference title winners at the Country club Wednesday night.
 McClintock was one of the most con- sistent battlers on the eleven during the season just past, and contributed a big part toward the winning of the highest laurels of the Conference The newly elected leader calls Laurel, Miss, his home, which means that Missis- sippi has contributed two captains on successive years to Alabama's state university, Pooley Hubert being from that state. He carries 165 pounds of avoirdupois, towers six feet high, and received his prep training in football at the Lake Forest academy, of H. inois, before coming to the Capstone.
 Captain-elect McC Clintock will be play ing his last year of college football next fall, having had three years of experience with Alabama squads. One of these, however, was not on the var sity.
 Played Halfback In '2s
 McClintock played halfback last sea- son and performed well. However, when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04

on the course in "Sportsmanship" be- ing given in the Birmingham schools, and responded with a tribute to the spirit of the Crimsons, in being able to suffer crushing defeat at the hands of Centre, then come. back and win their championship game so decisively.
 Dr. George Denny, president of the university, told of the. splendid at- titude students and players had shown during the season. T visited Atlanta once and Birmingham three times with the team during the past season." he stated, land always my boys seemed guided by only the best of ideals"
 Crimson Coaches Talk
 The three Crimson coaches-Wallace Wade, Hank Grips and Buss Cohen in their talks attributed the success of their team to the spirit of co-opera- tion that prevailed among alumni, faculty, students and players through out the season. The work of Bully Van legraff as Freshman coach was com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
TO "A ASK JOHNSON
 ABOUT CHARGES
Los Angeles Is Place For
 Next Minor League ::'.- & Meeting
(By Associated Press.)

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 3-The National Association of professional baseball leagues today adopted a reso- lution introduced by J. E. Cal Ewing, president of the Oakland club of the coast league, directing the appointment of committee to draft a set of reso- lutions asking Ban Johnson, president of the American league to prove or re- tract his charges that gambling is prev alent in Pacific Coast league circles.
 A committee consisting of John D. Martin, of Memphis, president of the Southern association; ". G. Braham of Durham, N. C., president of the South Atlantic league, and also president of the Piedmont league, and Oscar Reichow of the Los Angeles team, was ap- pointed by President M. H. Sexton, to draft resolutions directing the method of procedure of the investigation. This committee was instructed to report back to, the convention tomorrow morning with its recommendations.
 Don't Need It
 This money is placed in the treas- ury of the association but the magnates said that inasmuch. as the treasury shows a balance of more than $115, ,000, this reduction could be easily eliminat- ed until such time when the balance reaches low ebb wherf it would be placed into effect again. Secretary Farrell estimated that it meant a loss of $40,- COG year to the association treasury. The new measure is retroactive.
 The battle over he,place for the 1925 convention proved to be short-lived. In addition to Los Angeles, four other cities officially extended invitations. They were Atlanta, Toronto, Asheville, N. o., and Richmond, Va. Los An geles was unanimously selected after a brief debate. ?
 The association also passed a resolu- ton directing the 1925 session to select Asheville, N. C., as the place for the 1926 convention. This legislation, how ever, is not mandatory. Secretary Far reu announced. and it can be changed at the discretion of the delegates next year. The convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
 Bernard (Mike) Kelly, former To- ledo catcher, but now, manager of the Spartanburg club of the South Atlantic league, was the most industrious trader of the day. Kelly announced purchase of six new players, including Catcher George Kaufman and Outfielder Carl Shoots from the Kansas City club of the American association, Pitcher w. W. Hackney, from the Birmingham club of the Southern association, Pitch CT Lloyd Smith of the Syracuse club of the International league and Short stop Jay 'Boggs of the Reading club of the International leagle.
 ~ Other deals made late today included the purchase of Pitcher l.. F. Thompson of the Omaha club of the Western league, by the Pittsburg National league club. The Pirates paid some money and included Pitcher Arnold Stone, left-hander, in the deal. Stone will go to Omaha at.the start of ,.the 1925 season. z .1'- " ,4s .fI
 Charles Hall of the Sacrameto club of the Pacific coast league was sold to Birmingham of the Southern associa- tion. <.I,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-04
MOBILE BEARS
 SIGN<UP TUERO

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 3.-Oscar Tue TO, pitcher for several years in the Southern association team with the Atlanta, Memphis and Little Rock clubs, has been-signed by the Mobile club. This announcement was made tonight in a message from Weinacker, head of the local club, who is at Hart ford, Conn.,, attending the national baseball meeting. The trading of Pitcher Dan Boone, last year with Mobile, to the Shreveport club for h. field Riley was also announced. They will report in the spring.