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THE FREE PRESS GIVES YOU THE BIG NEWS. PAPER OF ASSOCIATED Volume 21; 'MONDAY, 26," 1925, THE' PAPER WITH ING POWER FOR THI: ADVERTISER NUMBER'296 STUDENT SELF PR (First: Woman Siglis Louis Sextptt, Fraternity Youth, Fatal Accident Saturday OCCURRED AT JOPPA HOME Fraternity -Comrades Will" Act As Pall Bearers Tomorrow Sexton, 1ST, student at the teachers' shot and accident- killed himself at home at Saturday. He- had- gone home spend the week-end. Young one.of the recently confirmed members "of the Al- ptia Pi. teachers' college fraternity, was a senior in the school course.

According to reports, one version says that the boy cleaning a pistol when in some manner' the accident occurred, but whether he was to go hunting or go with his father on'a- raid, who is O. is "not determined. Sis students from the fraternity will go. to Joppa to. act as.pallbearers' tonjotrow.

They Bryon Allee, Ed Williams. Albert. Webb, jJoufis Shannon. AVilliam and Gathel The funeral will bei 1:30 FOR FREE "PRESS EXTRA-; seated G. layloe, San Antonio, Tex 'Eayioe, is, lie 'xas, Mrs.

Ross' Taylo ter, who administered oath. Ceorge Tayloe lioss, her oldest sou- Governor Eoss- Mrs cr stster-m-law; William Bradford Boss, her younger son; Cl.io/Justice Cl'mrtes N. JUSTICE OF PEACE PERMITS NO GOOD, HELD! Chicago Judge'Declares Intent-'of Law Has. Of interest'since the decision of Circuit Judge A. L.

Suiller at Murphysboro recently Hint, a gun tote permit issued by (he chief of police in a city no good- outside that city, and that no permit issued in English Quits Bank Under Firs Jan. Judge George the'east- ern. Illinois district, an investigation whose official is requested in" a resolution introduced in congress by Representative Harry of has withdrawn as! a mem-' "CHICAGO, Jim. faer or the Merchants' State bank Judge Kmanuel Eller STRICKEN' ON MUCH ACTIVITY RETURNING FROM THE BAPTIST CHURCH. Peart Stricken a heart attack while, going home from the revival services at the Baptist church Saturday "night, Samual T.

B. 1 Sanders, fif. years'old, of this city, died within minutes after tho attack at the home of of, Gurbbndale sur- roiindiiig. territory today continued; to commend the' enterprise -the'-Free Press in," issuing an Sunday which the most sensational, chapter of William-. fson county's Young and Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas, the twdl most spectacular figures in the county's Shortly after '2 o'clock Sunday morning the the streets of the shooting- and in an hour actually invaded the' scene df the slaving above the inten- sity'of the situation came in the wake gun battle.

1 Herrin frenzy factions to survey the. account'of the as appeared in Press furnished by the "Associated Thus 'a, Carbondale newspaper was the first newspaper to carry the account of slaving, and jnan.y persons in the city of Herrin read their first account in the Press. And, they believed it when they saw. that.line "By the Associated. Press." At Murphysboro the first news of i the shooting' to be read was; also the Free Press.

Calls from -Anna rjt-iT'-i-vr A os 1 uoin 1 01 copies. At Herrin KiLVlvAL SUNDAY the demand was far in excess of the number. ser- -S section and endeavors' to bring, credit to Carbouchilo atficl to October. Lei't to Samuel George Pot- Samuel B. Twenty-Five Accept rco re is la(1 CC SJ TT" i IT" t-i to HA readers, to Carbondale au -i a i Faith On Evangelist turday's Fray Stories of Fatal Cigar Store Battle Told by Both Factions.

Unable to Find Coroner's Jury. Some Say Young Killed Thomas and Three Others, But That Thomas was Killed From Bullets; From Outside. (By Associated Press) Jaiv by twq purported wit- one county was valid in another I his brother, Henry Sanders, hero. county, is the decision of Superior 1 Judge Eliey in as told nere- was learned, today. jurist had been a 1 stockholder' Vand director of the bank, whicli is a "'depositor? of bankruptcy funds since MeJvin Thomas, son of former referee in -bankruptcy Thomas, an investigation of whose official acts' also is asked in the Hawes resolution, is assistant cashier of Ihe, bank.

One of the charges in the Hawes reSDlurion is that Judge English and Refavee Thomas owned stock and had rp.atives employed in banks designated depositories for bankruptcy funds. A. A. FASIG, DIES AT ANNA HOME; WAS KNOWN HERE "Mr. Fasig a father of Gala- Wilson who here until a few ago, but who went to Anna Wilson -took: charge of considerable of his fatheivin-law's on account of Mr.

Plasig's failing, in health. A. Fasig, (He'd at his home here to- dayat the age of 55 years Coming Jiere from Terre Haute. 3nd. ago, Fasig ouilt street railway -here and was the founder of the Illinois Kaolin Saving been active in the erection of ice plants, in" Moimtls," Anna, Centralia in H- linois, and.

in Kansas, and Delaware, services will be. Tuesday. Vergennes Man One of Herrin's Dead (By Press) Jan. body of George Forbes, -lieutenant of Glenn 'IFoang, was sent to 111 today-for after funeral services from the: First Methodist church, where were present and -was crowded, with flowers. The ftmerar of Hortier an- was 'heltt Jioon, Superior court, has 23 Superior in the Chicago ruled that tho Illinois statute ttiorizing justices of sane gun totg 'permits 'bold that, under the the peace is invalid.

"Judge HHe.r statute thert had been abuses show: ing that it- was contrary to' public Chicago police has ar- carrying concealed policy; that rested many weapons, only to see them discharged in police court when the gunmen produced permits' obtained 1'rom outlying justices of the peace, which gave them a seeming air of legality. Judge Eller held that the power granted the legislature for the granting of concealed weapon permits was too broad and indiscriminate under the constitution." Judge Spiller's ruling came in the trial of one "Sia Wheel" Smith "in circuit, court at Murphysboro. The trial started Jan. Smith introduced what purported to be a gun tote permit issue'd one W. Ford, who" t.j> be chiel: of police at Herrin on the date of July, 1923.

Judge Spillcr ruled that the permit could not be introduced as. evidence, that a permit issued in Herrin by a chief of police was not good outside of the Herrin city limits, and that a pern-it issued in Williamson county was not good outside of that county. Judge Spiller didn't rule on the ques- 'ion ol kg-u 01 pcimiu is utd In justices of the peace and police, magistrates, or chiefs ot police, withir- their own jurisdiction, as those point? were not at issue in the Smith trial. However, Judge Spiller's ruling hold' that'justice of ths peace and police permits were not good outside ot the" county in which they were issued, and that, a 'chief lof police gun tote permit was of no force outside, that chief's own citv 'ofored Woman To. Be Buried In Miss.

Accompanied by' Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanders, the victim suffered the first attack in- front, oii Presbyterian church when he sat on tho curb. "Wo noticed lie larj'ged behind'," Airs. Sanders said, "and We went hack, to see what the trouble was.

Tie was getting weak." Mr. Sanders was then rushed hnint aud -physicians called, but he died within less than an hour. He was a member of the Baptist 'cliurca of Mnkanda, to MIL- kauda in childhood from Kentucky with his parents, where he was The revival meetings now being held in the First Baptist church are getting into full swing-. Sunday was a day of much activity. Rev.

James M. Lively spoke necially to the He was uuinarried, having made his home with his sister husband at Makanda, until his sister's death a few years For the last three years he has made 1 his home in Cum- being engaged in the jewelry business. He leaves three brothers, Simon -B. Sanders Tien of this city, and Morgan Sanders of 'st, St. Louis, several nieces and nephews.

Short services were held et the hoine of his brother, Ben Sanders, at 9 o'clock this morning-, after which he was taken to Makanda. where services were, held and where buriul was made. services were conducted by B. McHiun of tho First Baptist church of this city, assisted 'by Rev. Lively and Hasan.

young'folks and children- bri the subject, "First Things First," from the tost in Matt. "But see ye first the (kingdom of God, and 'His righteousness; and all these things shall he added, -unto you." Iu a aim- pic manner and with, tolling 'illustration, h.e pointed out tho'-'nncessily of one becoming a Christian while j'oung, if their lives were to count for the. most, he declared, in all seventeen joined the church, and many of them Vere" of the High school ago. Tho music was one of the features of the day; Under- Mr. the choir sang a pleasing anthem.

Just Ttagan sang most pleasing and inspiring effect. By speeial request." he repeated the Holy City at the evening service. All space was packed at the evening service. Mr. Lively spoke at this service oil "Pilate'K Failure," using Matt.

27.22 as a' text. "What shall I 'do then with which is called Christ?" 'He pointed out in livid "col- ors how Pilate failed because of his compromising, cowavriice and.failure to act on his He raised a hearty laugh when. he exclaimed during his sermqn, "Pilale said Jesus, '1 find no Jpv.lt.in yet, turned Him over to that blood thirsty mob 'to be murdered. .1 tell you would make a dandy ofll- jiven today nesses 1 of "the shooting 11 here Saturday night said that! S. Glenn Young, Ku Siux Klan 'liquor raider, fired but one shot'and that Deputy Sheriff Thomas milled Young, Green, an official of the.min- ers' related that he was in the cigar store when Young came in.

Then-the door, in the rear opened 'and' came' Oi'a Thomas. "Ora had- his hands on au- then Green' went between Young and Thomas and then sudden- s' Voting drew one of his guns fired but didn't hit anyone. Then Thomas came out with his two auto- natics and iii-ed twice and Young fell. this shooting came from the outside." Adherents of. Young say that Thoni- first.

Young 'entered the.ci- s'ar acc.orrting to version, to buy cigarettes and then in and spine-man-. The Free Press! was assembled atl er aiK between Forbes and War- once when lite news of the shooting' ncr guards, and opened fire before the sermon. Mr; the Holy City with -a. first reached here. Ed Raines, forc-j from sleep at his took charge'oii the.

William Brunimott, one of the regular linotype operators, set up the news, while, the editorial department received and edited- copy from the Associated Press. William the regular pressman. is on the job. Wttliin an hour and fifteen, minutes "the force was on duty, the extra was out. on the, streets hi the hands Press carriers, whose si npunced the "sonsat tainert "in the extra.

The papers sold proverbial "hot cakes." Residents aroused from sleep when the boys announced the Youn allrt the bullets entering his p(iler Piercing his heart. Then Young gave the greatest ex- hibition. of. marksmanship of his career by killing Thomas as 'he fell. unteer information on the Glenn's.

version the killine announced that Thomas was not killed Young, but by a i'oung supporter firing from the outsidvj of the also believed that and Wander were killed by their tivii as Thomas was the only auti-klansmeii who was seen ti. ise any "I was with a group of auU-JU. ns- men who-came out of the city lull, about a block away from the hos.il," Glenn said. "Then I heard a shot and saw where the bullet had hit a. concrete I saw Glenn Young and several others in the street.

I ci.n't say who fired that first shot or where it canfie from. From there, I went to the cigar store and then went, into the basement of the building when I came upstairs I saw a of blaiisnie.il on the outside'. ng went to get a package of cigaret as. While in -tliere Thomas came in rid. had his back toward Young.

To: ng drew- his and whoc ed drew-5iis. Young, got behiat a man named Green. Gveen said. 'Don't I wouldn't shoot s'v ot, 3. Associated Press) Asboclated Press:) 'HERRIN.

111., Jan. The dr of a. new peace today loomed above the erstwhile turbulent ''horizon 'in lirill au- ional 'tiding con- LEGION TO ON MUSICAL' HERE'FEB. 19TH More 'Than 125' Persons Will Probably'Take? cial for Williamson county," In re- FORMER-C'DALE WOMAN'DIES'IN ST. LOUIS SUN; Relatives received word ing of the death, of Mrs.

G. here tell- LI 42, at St. iu a maternity hospital. She is a sister of John 31. Halstead and a sister of Eva Zimmerman-of this city and iTi'ss Uora Hal-stead, also an aunt of Mrs.

J'CIuier Chriatoph, who has been at Meyer's bedside for some time. leaves her husband and special tv ch tdi en Yn Peks old and i son llobeit 8 The be held in St. Louis at the nei tine'al aitei spouse to his appeal eight accepted, making a total of 25 for the The DeJIolay rnembi vice iu a Every evening' this week vail see a unique- service. Monday night, is-to be "Flower Night." Hvery- 01 i ged bi'u some flowtis memory of some deceased relative or 'iicinl no's PIS 11 be banked front of the' church during the service and then, on Tuesday moraine: they will be delivered to the sjck and shut-ins. of, Carbondale in name of tho Baptis 1 lenvil TuescLy Tul! be "'lens, Ivght wah a-luncheon in the irmeT at 6 "'O id tho men will ittpnd the m.

a bodv other evening this week will see a noon Louis Mpore, 2(S, colored, S13 Washington Prvluy will bmied ar Quim Miss The body had bepn ill about thiee weeks be shipped theie this atteinoon She leaves a son 11 yearb old FRANKFORT BEAT HARRISBURG I WEST FRANKFORT, Jan; The uudeiPated "West has ketbill team Patuiday night defeated the Hairisbuig here 18 to 13 Arrangements have just completed by the American Legion Tor the of "Elaine?" a dainty, fascinating and irresistible musical theatre February 19th. The play will b'e made up entirely of local players, over 1'25 people, taking The show will he under the professional direction oE son the'. Playcratt' Productions, Detroit, Mich. This the-same cpnv pany which lias so'successfully staged productions all over the country for local organizations. i In staging "Elaine" th4 American Legion feel that they are really giving the public of Caibondale a big pio duction ot riuut and something communitj Tlie has an interesting plot, and is" brim full good clean comedy to finish Tt will be elaboiateh staged -with HERRIN, 111., Jan: with Herrin, although militiamen still re- many conflicting theories as to the rnained close to the scene of recent exact manner in'-, which S.

Glenn'action. Young, Williamson county raider, his i. Following a stormy 'outburst in' companions, Ed Forbes' and Homer (which S. Glenn Young, Klan liquor Warner, and Deputy Stieriffl Ora Thomas, anti-klan came to d'eatli in Saturday night's shooting affray, indications were today that the coroner's jury Syould hii unable to arrive at any definite explanation of the affair when it meets- tomorrow. A jury empanelled yesterday to view the scene of shooting an 'unpretentious little cigar store on Main street, but returned no verdict.

Mrs. Young, wife "of the slain klan raider, said thac eye' witnesses would raider, and Ora Thomas, deputy sheriff. Hie recognizoil leaders of the pur.ing tactidiis. were shot and Kill id. rainbow glow of quiet predicted ail end to the gun play that Had won reaching notoriety for Williamson county.

Ed FprhBS and Hoaier Warner, th reputed, Klansmen and henchmen of also met death in. the i- in of lead on; the main street of'He; in in" the' usually quiet vicinity of a it- tie cigar store. testify at the proper time that her Young died from a bullet husband had been lured into a and shot from behind. 1 expressed by everyone thai Williamson county's days of turmoil we're over and that further action would not be seen that would add in its notorious record for hlood- his heart, although lie was shot so in the right breast. recei-ed several wounds ana sd on the v-ay'to a is as shot in the base of the skull.

Warr.er. died in a hospital, A company of militia headed by' special scenery and costumes, and it is the plan oi. the Legion to mate this night the biggest iUHl homej talent show PI given in this city shed although many were not so optimistic. The of" Young today lay in state at the First Baptist-church: A red cross was near the foot of the cofliii and klansmen are ke.pt. on a vigil.

The purple; robe of the klans- men- ha.d been replaced by street clothes. The body of Young and. the two companions and that of Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas, Yoimg's avowed enemy, in their-homes. Kiansftien anti-klansmen offar- ed versions of the 1925 outburst. But there is one version thaj; s.e<?ms to take precedence o-ser the othois Acc-oiding to tins sloiv the light stalled at the filing of a shot fiom the vumity of ihe -Major Tlobert.Davis, arrived at 2 a.

m. yesterday from Carbcndale took charge of the Adjutant General Carlos S. Black staied last night that further movements of troops into Herrin was not contemplated unless trouble developed'. General Black stated 'that ad-" 1 troops would be ordered to the city at the first sign'of additional "But," he "said, "we hope the soldiers now on duty will be able handle the situation." C. E.

Anderson, mayor uere, who was in Chicago at the tiuiB of 'he outbmst left Hieie la.it n.ght foi 1- i Keheaisils -nillistart about Hie 2nd or "id of Febi lan The cast will be made up of the veij oest available laient in the city and nothing: ill be left undone to 1 make the show a 'fine success The proceeds of the show -will Le used (35 the Legion foil their hospital fund. WEATHER G-eneially tail tonight Cold wave tonight. Gmopodii hotel about 9 10 Satin day AS the report of tho explosion of the caiti'idge sounded the cits evening activity of the little Young and seveial otheis weie eied iu i lestaiuatit about a block Tvvay at the sound of the shot they lushed to investigate In 'the cigai stoie Young and Thomas met and when the sinoke had cleaied away rin, saying, wind up trouble in Williamson-county." W.th the leadei of bot'i the TClau ana Klau factions drad fiom now OL IB will be peace arid quiet. Veision" oi 'he battle iaij It is kno-nn tlut ths shooing took place the dgai and barber shop, operated in front of thn Duiopean hotel, a ippited 1011- of anti Klan Accounts agiee that a was fir- a lew minutes betoje the Young and two of his followei severe I fjom aa aHey adjaccn. to dead, while Thomas lie on the flooi a lestaurant operated by Young "he dymg bullet lodged haimlessly-iu a le- Tohn Glenn an autiklansman Pfia poie ze a who ibout the man who did take pait in the shooting to vol (Continued Page.