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0 THE WEEKLY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA, RAPIDES PARISH; LA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1927 PAGE FOTJK TRIAL OF FALL, SINCLAIR POSTPONED Georgetown Still MAN KILLS HIS SECOND VIFE Had One Already, Con Baseball Bat LLANO COLONY REQUESTS BILL OF PARTICULARS Evolution Charged With Being Snag of Dissen-tion By Pickett, Leader of Community. Sl tfa At 4Ql a ii ii -1 mi in i il ill" Alberts. Fall (left), former secretary of the interior, and Harry F. Sinclair, millionaire oil man, are photographed together on the steps of the district Supreme Court building at Washington, whore they appeared to answer to charges of conspiracy to defraud the government In connection with the Teapot Dome oil lease. the human race.

They are boundary lines and religion. Although the colony has no church, we welcome all creeds and all klndi of peaker among us. Most of us are regiater-ed Democrats and take part in local elections. My religion is the goldeii rule." Mr. Pickett la a son of a cousin of General Pickett of Gettyaburg fame.

He was born in Iowa and was educated in Nebraska and Iowa. Although his father was a cousin cf the Confederate general, he was a captain in the Union army. MARRIED LUN-AU-EMORY At the home of the officiating minister In PIneville, on Friday, January 21, 1927, at 7:20 p. Mr. Gut L.

Lu-neau, of Center Point, and Miss Clara Emory, of Sibley, the Rev. T. M. Bryan, of PIneville, officiating. The couple will make their horn at Center Point.

The bride's home is Sibley. but she has been teaching school at Center Point. BIRTHS O'NEAL Mr. and Mrs. Andrew O'Neal, of PIneville, announce the birth of a daughter on January 13, 1927, at 3:30 p.

weighing six and one half pounds. Her name Js Dorothy Jean, GRIFFIN Mr. and Mrs. F. A.

Griffin (nee Anita Rachal) announce the birth of a daughter, Fay Anita, at Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1927. REMBERT Mr. and Mrs. J.

M. Rembert of PIneville, announce the birth of a son today, January 20. 1927, at 8 a. at the Baptist Hospital. STOKES Mr.

and Mrs. S. N. Stokes, of Lecompte, announce the birth of a son on Wednesday. January 19, 1927, weighing ten and one-half pounds.

HAAS Mr. and Mrs. Albert Haas, of Weatherford, Texas, announce the birth of a son, at 8:40 o'clock a. on Friday, January 21, 1927. His name will be William Armand.

Mrs. Haas, previous to her marriage, was Miss Florence Schwartzberg, Of this city. DIED SHAW Margie Elaine Shaw, aged 1 year and 2 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Shaw, of Selma, died In Alcxondria Thursday of last week. The body was sent to Selma, for burial. MILES Virginia Ray Miles, four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Miles, died on Thursday, January 20, 1927, at the home of hur parents, 712 Sixth street. WILSON Alphus Allen Wilson, aged 8 months and ten days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wilson, of 1524 Third street, died at the home of his parents at 7:45 a. Monday, January 24, 1927.

The funeral took place in the afternoon from the home at 4 o'clock and Interment was made in the Methodist cemetery in PIneville. BRENNER Mrs. Caroline Meyer Brenner, 76 years old, for nealy 40 years a resident of Shreveport, died at 9:15 o'clock Sunday evening at her residence, 1019 Jordan street, She was he mother of Mrs. Bertha Florshcim, Alphonse and Charles Brenner and a sister of Marks Meyer and Abe Meyer all of whom are now living In this city. PRESTRIDGE Sylvester Prest-ridge, 82 years old, died at the residence of his son, Theodore Trest-ridge, on Bayou Flaggon, on the north side of Red river, near Llbuse, last Friday morning.

He had been ill for the past eight months. He was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed citizens in that section of the parish, where he had resided for forty-eight yeers. He was born and reared In Pike county, Mississippi, and settled on Bayou Flaggon when he first came to Louisiana, and has lived In that community continuously since. His wife preceded him to the grave a number of years ago. He was the father of fourteen children.

The following survive their father; Mrs. Ada Prothro, Alexandria; Mrs. Nar-cls McDonald and Sylvester Prest-ridge, PIneville; Mrs. Nettie Mc-Devit, Glenmora Mrs. Hester Logan, Oakdale; Theresa Prestrldge, Wiley Prestrldge and Mrs.

Amanda Price, of Bayou Flaggon. His funeral took place Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in MAUSSTON, Jan A. Coffev' 24 bond salesman, confessed todnv htt Vf tt he murdered Mrs. Hattle Ul I threw the body in the river at buque, Iowa.

Announcement of ifc confession was made by District Coffey told Sheriff Wricht tv.i hit the woman over the head with baseball hat In a camp on the Mi v.itB lll IK I l. water. The 48-year-old aiaalsnn salesman who married Mrs Coffey at Winona. last B-nl tember, although he had a wif three children in Madison had r. fused to admit his guilt In'a sever oiienii Mat thi night of the woman's death he hat been in Dubuque, returning to th camp lite.

He hit her, he arlded ui wins out wim uwier "I hit her over the head with tb Dnsenau uouey said. "I thin! that blow killed her. She was In he' night dress. I threw her body me river, 11 was so late that I don' know whether It was October 11 October 12." Coffey was arrested Friday hn ne appeared at to attend a meeting of the board of dl rectors of a company in which hli wife held stock. The meeting wa; arrangoa as a ruse Pleasant Grove cemetery, by tlmij, of his deceased wife.

DAVIDSON On January S. lK the Death Angel visited the hbtne Mr. and Mrs. V. H.

Davidson Pollock, and took their Hut daughter, Charlsey Lucille, age thret months and eight clays. She hi, leen 111 for a Ions time, and all th loving kindness and medical ikli! could do, was done, but to no avail Mlod in his wisdom thought best t( transplant the little flower to hit heavenly gai den above. Andthoug! their hearts are pained tt her go ing, they find comfort In the edge that she is safe home waiting to welcome them. She was laid to rest in the Pleaun' Hill cemetery Sunday at 2 p. m.

i large and sympathetic gathering friends and relatives were presen to mingle their tears with her be reaved parents. The obsequies wen conducted by Rev. J. H. Coulson, BOURG Mrs.

Edna Clark Bourj aged 38 years, wife of Joseph Bmrg, of this city, died at 4:31 o'clock Friday aftenoon, January Jl 1927, and the funeral took place Sat lirday afternoon. Interment wai made In Greenwood Memorial Park rinevllle, La. The deceased Is survived by h) husband, Mr. Joseph Bourg, he' mother. Mrs, Laura Clark, sevet children, two sisters and two broth ers.

The children are Hazel, Leo Ivan, Asrncs, Mary, June and Belli Fae, The sisters and brothers an Mrs. Nettie Turrentlne, Mrs. Mlnnl' Thomas, Benjamin Clark and C. Clark. (From Friday's Dally) Dr.

F. H. Kent, of Plnevilli charged with embezzlement, waa ir rested and committed to the par ish jail, yesterday afternoon Deputy Sheriff E. C. Krister Constable Louis Hoffman, of Pin vllle.

Ho was later released fro' custody, on a bond of $250. Roy Goree, a young white ran who had been tried and convicted the Glenmora city court and see tenced by Mayor A. O. Prlnglf, nerve fifteen days in jail on a chaw of fighting, was brought here an: committed to the parish jaU Deputy Sheriff Frank Phillip, Glenmora. Negro Is Suspected of Attempted Murder in Cd A negro, Henry Oliver, alia Chester Nash, alias Isaac William who was sent to Jail for fifteen by Judge Nachman in the ft.

court, is believed to be wanted charge of highway robbery and a tempted murder in Caddo The alleged robbery and attempt murder was on a man named cato on January 12. OtaanLl Alien aim y. port came here and took Um A -mrnrd Of J11! DacK wun uie.u. th i tnr the, man if 1 correct party. ua, had excellent marks In his classes, and was a member of the stuff of a college literary magazine.

Free Bridges on Way, Chairman Peterman Says NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 24. (By A. "Free bridges at the Chef and Rlgolets are on the way." This was the terse statement of Wilson T. Peterman, the new chairman of the Louisiana Highway Commission, appointed by Gov, O.

H. Simpson, upon his return to the State Monday from Rochester, where he has been a patient at the Mayo Brothers' clinic for several months. "We are going to build these bridges," Chairman Peterman added, "In fact, James M. Fourmy, chief engineer of tho department, who is making the trip from Hammond to Franklin with me, advises me that the surveys, the plans and all the preliminaries are now under way;" Mr. Peterman spent only a few-hours in the city Monday.

He arrived on the Pan-American Llmltsd and departed at 11:55 on the Southern Pacific for his home in Frank-Hnton where he will recuperate for about ten days. "My first outing after resting jt home, will be to call upon Governor Simpson at Baton Rouge and express my appreciation to him." Mr. Peterman returned in improved health. He feels confident that his long stay at the Mayo hospital now insures permanent good healtii. "The commission is already at work," he said.

"My absence has not interferred with 'the reorganization, which Is about complete. They are moving along and now with this assured prospect of good health In the future I w(sh to atate to my friends and the publla generally, that It Is my purpose to dedicate this new vigor and strength to the work of being a good public servant." Governor Simpson Visits City, Inspects State Institutions Gov, O. H. Simpson was in Alexandria Monday and made an inspection of the Louisiana Colony and Training School, the National Guard camp at Camp Beauregard and the Central Louisiana Hospital. The primary object of his visit, however, was to attend the meeting of tho hospital board.

He said that ho had hoped to spend the entire day here and make a thorough Inspection of the State institutions, but found it necessary to rush back to Baton Rouge, and would come to Alexandria at a later date and spend the day going over the various State Institutions. He left on the Missouri Pacific shortly after noon. DISTRICT COURT Following Is a tynopitt of the pre-teedinga of the district eonrt, ani oat Twrbatltn official account (rota tna court mlnotea: TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 The District Court Division met this day according to law, hta Honor Judge Leven L. Hooe presiding. The Murray Co.

vs. Farmers' Ginnery, et al. Default entered against all party defendants. Brown Biglow vs. P.

A. Gilham, receiver. This cause coming on this day for trial pursuant to regular assignment was called and trial had and Judgment rendered In favor of opponent, as prayed for. Judgment read and signed. AMnzo B.

Burnaman vs. Weil Bros. Bauer, et al. This cause coming on this day pursuant to regular assignment was called and trial ha! Testimony of witnesses adduced, and case argued, submitted and taken under advisement by the court. Court then adjourned according to law.

Four Men Killed in Kentucky Sunday as Result of Shootings LOUISVILLE, Jan. 24. (By A. Four are dead, one is in a dying condition, five men are in custody In connection with the various slaylngs, and posses are searching f6r three other men as the result of shooting affrays through out Kentucky Sunday. Float Brown, 18, of Montlcello was mortally wounded in a fight with Raymond Ferguson.

22. A long standing grudge existed between the two youths and their families, officers said. Ferguson Is held on a murder charge. Mrs. Mollle Jones, 45, Glasgow.

died last night as the result of being hit on the head with the butt of a gun, and her son-in-law, Henry Jackson, 23, Is in custody charged with her death. James Spencer, BO, a Breathitt county constable, is dying today and three youths, brothers, are In Brelt-hltt county Jail as the result of a shooting affray at Jackson, Ky. Police of Newport, were searching! for three men who shot and killed Henry Von Brlnke, gro cery store proprietor, when he refused to turn over the receipts of his store. Henry Tracy, 25, Hodgenville negro, who shot Sheriff P. L.

Kennedy last Tuesday, committed suicide yesterday as he was being pursued by a group of citizens, occord-ing to members xf the posse. The negro's body was found under a fence about two miles from Buffalo, one bullet had pentrated his forehead. Woman, 20, Convicted of Slaying Her Husband TULSA, Jan. 24. (By A.

Mrs, Kdna Cllne, 20 years old, who slew her husband. Wcfley Cline, aB a climax to a drinking party in their home November 80, was found guilty of manslaughter today and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. A good way to keep the figure beautiful Is to use only a pocket mirror. dentist, was prominent on the camp. FEDERAL COURT SESSION OPENS Judge Dawkins Charges Jury; Several Persons Plead Guilty Xt Is very important that an e.

est, honest Investigation of law violations, coming to their knowledge, be made, Judge Ben C. Dawklna told the grand jury which was impaneled In the Fed4l court for the Western District of Louisiana, which opened Monday, In charging that body. "If you find, after a thorough Investigation," Bald Judge Dawkins, "the evidence is sufficient to warrant It, it will be your duty to return Indictments. The grand Jury, however, is not a trial court to determine the guilt or innocence of an accused, but its mission is to honestly ascertain if the evidence is sufficient to justify an indictment, and If In their judgment, the grand jury finds that It is, then they should return indictments." "The happiness, peace and well-being of society must be considered," said Judge Dawkins. The court specially called the attention of the grand jury to the prohibition, narcotic and automobile theft laws, and asserted that the government Is doing all It can to assist the various States in the enforcement of the law against transporting stolen automobiles from one State to another.

L. O. Clinton, of rincville, was chosen as foreman of the grand jury, and the body is composed of the following additional members: Ed McClure, Utility; John L. Calhoun, Winnfleld; H. J.

Longlno, Atlanta; W. L. Barrett, Georgetown; A. M. Ogden, Lecompte; L.

S. Singleton, Lecompte; Robert W. Richardson, Colfax; F. M. Currington, Roscfield; Leonell Charrier, Echo; W.

B. Rob-lann T.Acrtmnte: T. C. Kirkpatrick, Melder; R. J.

Barrios, Rochelle; H.j Hill, Trout; J. A. Brelthaupt, waiters; J. A. Ingram, Boyce; G.

A. Barr, Aimwell; T. G. Randle, Jena; W. B.

Eversull, Boyce; Wyley Page, Pollock; Ellis Gremilllon, Mansura; Henry P. Gauthler, Long Bridge. The following petit Jury was also drawn to serve at this term of the Federal court: Koynl Albert Alexandria; Eurl Dentin, Sicily IUnd; John Linny, Cheney-ille; i. T. Shaw, AtUnU; Hon Chandler, rd; 8.

W. Ilinej, Boyce; Joo Kdwards. Alexandria: (i. B. Boyett, Hinton: 0.

R. Mixon. Winnfieid; J. Gremillioo Planrheville; F. 0.

Butler, Bnnkie; P. Karl Neilson, Bnnkie; E. H. Farmer. Glenmora; Anthony Breithanpl, Jena; F.

J. Stromer. Cheney-ills; J. I). Byrd, filenmora; John Parker, Boyce; i.

W. l'eninton, Sicily Iiland; J. M. Jeni; George Chamber. Long Leaf; W.

W. Godwin, Jena; W. A. Willie, fiikee; Vf S. Crawford, Aimwell; B.

E. Blake, (flu: Boy Albritton, Jena; A. R. Rush. Alexandria; William PurTia, New Verda: R.

A. Townlev, Rochelle; P. G. Chatelain, Markuville; II C. Taylor, Hinton; Mac Branch.

Winnfieid; R. F. Wade. Good Pine; George White, Flatwoods; E. W.

Chienm Picil Island; Tom Welch. Melder; M. Ruihinit. Duty; J. T.

Showa, Pollock; 8. R. Birdon, M. P. Pruett, Bentley, J.

S. Powell, Cheney-villa. Arthur CappB, Walter Hawthorn and Henry Killens entered pleas of guilty in the Federal court, today to the charge of possession and sale of liquor, and were sentenced to pay a fine of $10 each, as they had already been punished in the State court. H. L.

Newton entered a plea of guilty to the charge of possession and manufacturing of liquor, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $10 as he had already been punched in the State court. Henry M. Denton entered a plea of guilty to the charge of manufacturing "home beer, and was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and to serve ninety days in jail, but the jail sentence was suspended during good behavior. Crick Martin entered a plea of guilty to the charge of possession and sale of liquor but sentence wua suspended for the present, Dick Bonnette, charged with possession and manufacturing "home brew" beer, entered a plea of guilty but sentence was deferred. Charley Max Tully entred a plea cf guilty to the charge of posses sion of moonshine liquor, and was fined $10 as he had already been punished in the State court.

Curley Jones, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of possession and manufacturing of liquor, and was sentenced to serve ninety days In Jail. He was given credit for the time he has already served. Student Ends Life ToLearnWhalls Beyond the Grave" MADISON, 24 (By A. Twenty-year-old Cassels W. Noe, medical student at the University of Wisconsin, shot and killed himself here yesterday "to learn what is beyong the grave." Noe's parents, Dr.

and Mrs. W. D. Noe, returned from church to find their Bon's body across his bed, the father's revolver nearby. The youth took hig own life a few hours after a long talk with two fraternity brothers, both profound students of psychology.

Noe spent his Christmas vacation with Joseph Moore, Unlveristy of Illinois student, who killed himself January 4, leaving a note that said he was "too tired to keep on living." A weird pact, which had for its purpose intcr-communlcatlon be tween the living and the dead, had been agreed upon by a group of Btudents of whom Noe was one, county officers said after reading notes left by the boy for his mother and for a fellow studont, Robert Hor- ton. In the note to his father and mother, Noe asked them to tell Hor-ton to "watch for a message." "Tell him, the note said," that I will talk to him at 12 Monday and again Friday." Fellow students of the youth said he had discussed the best means of eniiclde with several classmates, and they also related rumors of a proposed suicide pact with a co-ed. One note left by Noe was addressed to a young woman, but It was not made public. The youth, son of a well-to-do Growing; New Houses and More People Special to Town Talk GEORGETOWN, Jan. 25.

George town is still growing. Three hew dwelling houses are being constructed now, and two recently completed. People are moving In constantly. Lots of them are living in tents from the Insufficient number of houses. Miss Jewel Melton of Winnfieid spent this week-end with her sister, Mrs.

B. Tulley. Miss Zuelia Tuckett visited her sister, Mrs. L. A.

Morton, in Monroe Sunday. Mr. Earl Matheson went to Alexandria Saturday night to see "Sorrows of Satan" at the Rapides Theater. The Woman's Missionary Society will have an all-day meeting at the church house Wednesday, January 26. AH the Big Creek association members have been Invited.

Lunch will be Berved at 12 o'clock. All who are interested in the work are cordially invited. Rev, Clark, of PIneville, has been called as Yastor of this church. He preached Sunday and Sunday night to a large congregation who enjoyed it very much, with seven new additions to the church roll. The Texas Oil Company Is putting in a wholesale distributing station here.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White, of Selma camp, visited her mother, Mrs.

W. J. Long, Sunday afternoon. Mr. L.

C. McCurry, of Winnfieid, was a business visitor here, Saturday. Mr. H. H.

Bradford, of Monroe, visited his father, Mr. T. M. Bradford, Friday. Mr.

Murry Morris, of PIneville, was a visitor here Sunday afternoon. Auto Wrecks Near Dodson, Two Occupants Bruised 8pecial to Town Talk DODSON, Jan. 25. Sunday afternoon, about 7:30, while returning from a trip to Winnfieid, Messrs. Guy J.

Waters and M. R. Fayne were the victims of what came near being a serious car wreck. They were driving a roadster, with young Waters at the gteerlng wheel, and about two miles south of Dodson, tho car skidded, leaving the highway, and turned two complete somersaults. The machine was consider ably damaged, the top being torn away, and sustained other damages.

The occupants of the car, however, escaped, without Injury, except for a few minor bruises. It Is thought that the wrecked Ford was not making in excess of thirty miles per hour, at the time the wreck occurred. The wrecked car was towed to town for repairs. Both victims were residents of Dodson; Mr. Waters being the son of Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Waters, while M. R.

Payne Is the only -son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel T. Tayne. Joel T.

Payne, now deceased, was formerly editor of the Winnfieid Times, and was prominent In newspaper circles of North Louisiana. The excessive rains of the past few days have had a tendency to Jeopardize auto traffic on the Pershing highway. The road In many places, due to heavy rains, Is treacherous and "sloppy." Mrs. J. D.

Madden, accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. (Dr). H. F. Stovall, and Miss Camile Madden, were shopping v'Hitors to Winnfieid Saturday afternoon.

Guy McDonald, of Jonesboro, was a business visitor to Dodson Monday. American Honey Producers To Meet in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS. (By A. little busy bee who Improves each shining hour, not only to give bee-keepers of the United States an annual output of honey worth not less than 5125,000,000, but also to aid the fruit-grower and the farmer, will hold the center of the stage when approximately 200 members of the American Honey Producers' League assemble here In national convention on January 25, 26 and 27. It is estimated that there are probably not loss than 800,000 beekeepers in the United States with a combined total investment of about two billion dollars or more, according to Dr.

Lewis Cass Spencer of this city, vice-president of the league and chairman of the entertainment committee for tho convention. The league is the only national associa tion and claims among its members the most progressive and important men of the industry, he declared, NEW SUITS FILED Brown Robert Hardwire Company vs. W. R. Middox.

Valley Securities Company it. Sam Diivn Gulf Finnic and Securities Com vr. (shorn Carter. Mrs. Mellie Borum vs.

Domey L. Borura Heaman B. Jarrell Tersua Fayette C. Kwing. Hnpijps Auto Company versus Hugh CoTiy Valley Securities Company vs.

James Duplissey. (iuarnnty Bank and Trust Company vs. J. L. Mrs.

Emily McNutt vs. William G. Mnddox. Turn Zantis vs. Robert Kaplan Furniture Company vs.

Mrs. S. Robert. Elijah M. Terrell la.

M. Ferguson L. AVempl Company, Iuc, vs. 11, M. Smith.

Edwin Kelly vs. Fmancipation. Notice. All parties under indictment, or otherwise out on bond, are herbey directed and commanded to appear at tho court houwe at Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, February 7th, 1927, at 9:30 o'clock a.m. the first day of the Feburary Term of the Criminal Court, to answer on their bonds, otherwise the same will be forfeited.

A. V. HUNDLEY, l-15-19td-3tw clerk of Court. Sandoz Appointed Second District Attorney General NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 24.

(By A. Peyton n. Sandoz, of Ope-lousas, was today appointed second district attorney general by Attorney General Terry Saint. Mr. San-Jo succeeds Percy T.

Ogden, formerly of Crowley, resigned. LEESVILLE, Jan. 24. (By A. Judge Hall Burgess thU morning took under advisement a motion filed by attorneys for tho Llano (Jo-operation colony in which the colony asked for a bill of particulars to several charges set forta In a petition for receivership filed by J.

It. Allen of Healdton, in which he charged with immorality was practiced and that the affairs of the colony are grossly mismanaged. Judge Burgess announced that hi will render a decision this afternoon. Sidney L. Foster and W.

W. Thompson, attorneys for the colony. In their motion for a bill of particulars, especially asked for further details of charges that immorality is practiced In the colony. The motion demanded the names of those men and women who are alleged to have been practicing freo love. In his argument for the motion Mr.

Foster said: "There is not one thing to be kept under cover in the operutlon of Llano colony but when we are called into court we want to know on what they base their allegations." The motion also set forth a general plea of vagueness to the plaintiff suit. Ferguson and Newman ure attorneys for Allen. Mr. Ferguson in his reply, said; "We have made the charges of immorality and we expect to prove it," LEESVILLE, Jan. 24.

(By A. Evolution today was chargod with being the snag of dissention which has blocked the course of tho Llano Co-operative Colony, one of the few communities of industrial socialism in the United States. George T. Pickett, president and general manager of the colony, as-eerted in an Interview that an argument over evolution almost a year ago by a colonist precipitated the internal strife which last week brought about the filing of a petition in civil court asking a receivership for tho colony. The charged that Mr.

Pickett and the board of directors had mismanaged colony affairs anil that immoral conditions had been permitted to be countenanced in the colony. Mr. Pickett traced' the trouble back to an argument over evolution growing out of the action of a colonist at an anti-evolution meeting at Leesville when the proposed anti-evolution law was being considered at the last session of the Louisiana Legislature. At the conclusion of the address, tho colonist, an avowed evolutionist asked for permission to speak, and upon being granted, challenged tho minister to a debate on the question. Indicating the direction of Llano enlntiv Mi" PloUotr unA tho rnlnniKr declared: "Yonder, the colony ha thousands of acres for faring an! schools but not one square foot for a church." The man avowed his belief in the theory, Mr.

Pickett uald, and added that he spoke the sentiments of every member of the colony. Tho colony itself does not espouse any fixed theory, he declared. Imagine the effect this had on tin people of Leesville," he continued. "Here was a member of our colony attempting to speak with authority for us on a matter that we have utterly nothing to do with. The matter was reported to us and we immediately censured the man.

"It so hurt his pride that he became a discordant member in our ranks and we were" forced to expel him from the colony membership, although we have not yet been able to eject him from the place. After that, this man, who heretofore had been a loyal supporter of mine, joined )n with another man who for gool causes had also been expelled and they Induced a third disgruntled stockholder to file this suit against the colony." Mr. Pickett asserted the suit was nothing more than a personal attack upon him. He took up the various allegations in the suit filed by J. R.

Allen of Healdton, and denied them categorically. The financial condition of the colony was healthy, he said, and he laughed at the charge of moral turpitude. "I knjw who they are aiming that charge at," he said. "I'm the man who they are ridiculously clalmin? am living with a woman to whom I am not married men who are charging this dare not go on tho witness stand and apeciflcally name who is doing thls "They have been circulating this story a long time. I am really used to it by now.

One of the men who started that story went Into Leesville and even told the justice of peace there who married me that I was not married. I am willing for anyone to find out my reputation by to tho sheriff, mayor and other good people of Leesville who know me and what I am doing." Mr. Pickett produced balance sheets which he said showed that tho assets of the colony were approximately half a million dollars, with an actual essessment for taxes of and with outstanding debts of $64,000, which, owed to individual members, he said was not an actual liability. He said that aside from the amount owed to- the Gulf Lumber Company, $12,000 was the only outstanding indebtedness of the colony. The colony, he declared was mo-e Idealistic than communistic or socialistic.

"We are practicing Integral cooperation on both social and Induj- I 'nil' problems," he said. "We make no pretense at religion or politic, I We have nearly all creeds among i us. There are two things that divide WASHINGTON. Jan. 24 (By A.

Trial of Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior and Harry F. Sinclair, on charges growing out of the lease of the Tenpot Dome naval oil reserve was postponed today until April 25. The case previously had been st for February 2, but counsel for the prosecution and defense agreed on a postponement until May 25, owing to the illness of Fall, who la convalescing from pneumonia at El Paso, Texas. The court, however, chose the April date.

Hinclalr's trial for contempt of tho Senate, growing out of his refusal to answer questions of the Senate oil committee, will begin March 7. The oil operator appeared today for arralngment, and the date was agreed upon by both sides. ORCHARD WEEK FEB, Ml Plan Pruning and Spraying Demonstrations in IJapidcs Arrangements are now being completed by County Agent F. It. Curtis for holding a series of eight or ten homo orchard pruning and' spary-i demonstrations throughout Bapides parish during the Louisiana Home Orchard Week, February 7 to 11, 1927.

A demonstration will be located In each of various communities scattered over the parish where they will bo available to the maximum number of farmers who are interested. Latest methods of pruning back and "dehorning" old trees, pruning and heading young trees, and recommendations of spraying for the control of San Jose scale, brown rot, curculio and other insects and tli.scases will bo given by H. W. Fristoe, assistant horticulturist, extension service, Louisiana State University. All farmers interested In having one of thene damonstratlons located i In their community in urged to get In touch w'th Oortity Agent F.

R. Curtis, sna-Ma. cr Assistant County Agent E. W. King, Glenmora.

If properly planned and cared for, there Is no reason why a home fruit orchard should not supply fruit in sufficient quantities and varieties to take care of the needs of any farm home In the State of Louisiana, according to tho horticulturists of the Louisiana State Uni- verstiy. They base their statements on years of experiments, tests, and records throughout the State. Due to the prevalence of Insects, pests, fungus and other diseases resulting from our low altitude, humid atmosphere, and relatively warm winters, constant care and attention must bo given to home orchards if they are to be successful and long lived. An outstanding demonstration of what it Is possible to ac complish along this line is to found on the farm of 11. E.

Smith, near Forest Hill. Mr. Smith has an orchard of approximately 20 acres, which has been vvell cared for since It was set out about five years ago. It Is now at full bearing age, the trees are productive, healthy, vigorous and free from disease. Melder-Forest Hill Phone Company Elects Officer's Tho Glenmora Patriot says: Mayor A.

G. Prlnglo added something like $80 to the town 'treasury in his court Tuesday morning. Quite a number of local boys Indulged in too much "hooch" Saturday night, resulting In a "free-for-all." Several of the boya had hopes of getting off without paying or serv ing- cither, but the mayor surprised them by stating that he had made arrangements with Sheriff Downs at Alexandria to keep any prisoners that ho might have. The result Is some of the boys are serving their timo In tho parish jail. Tho Mclder-Forcst Hill Telephone Company elected officers at a meeting of directors held Friday, January 14.

L. II. Mizell was elected president and general manager, E. M. 1'ringle, vice-president, W.

F. Goodnight, vice-president and assistant manager, C. B. Hammers, secretary-treasurer, Tho company is in a prosperous condition and with the present gvitlemen nt the head of the corals ny, a most prosperous year is promised. Ono of the first things tho new officers ipromlae is a new directory, which will lie gotten up in the very near future.

Keeps l'loliles Fresh Put a little bag of mustard and iioiser.Kiisn in tne mout nor a pickle 1 jar and the contents will not mould. TUOENTS SOB AT SERVICE FOR BAYLOR'S TEAM Tears Take Place of Cheers For Ten University Athletes Killed in Bus Tragedy. WACO, Texas, Jan. 24. (By A.

Tears took the place of college cheers, and throats from which shrill cries of exultation at athletic prowess once were heard gave only sobs of grief today as memorial services and arrangements for funerals echoed the Baylor University bus collision at Bound Rock with a fast passenger train Saturday. While tribute was being paid In Baylor chapel to the memories of ten young men, basketball players, some of them Southwestern Conference football stars, preparations were made for several funeral services this afternoon. Two of the victims were buried Sunday. Joint services for the three Waco boys who met their death In the tragedy will be held at Baylor University today. They are Robert Han.

nah, G. Winchester and James Clyde Kelley. A joint funeral service for Jimmy Walker and Willis Murray will bs held this afternoon at their homes in Gatesville. The funeral service of Jack Cas-tcllaw was held this morning at 10 o'clock from his home at Ennis. Merle Dudley will be burled from his home at Abilene this afternoon.

Sam Dillow's funeral Is set for this afternoon from his home in Fort Worth. nolint-r lbillpv u-n Vliripd i afternoon at Lott, and the funeral of Ivey H. Foster, was held Sunday from his home in Taylor. Several members of the Baylor University faculty were present at Sunday's funeral and the university will be represented at today's ceremonies. Rullrond Will Investigate AUSTIN, Texas, Jan.

24. (By A. An "extraordinary Investigation" of Saturday's grade crossing accident-at Round Rock which killed ten Baylor University students will be held within a few days at Round Rock by Missouri Taciflc railway officials. This statement was made today by Milton Morris, passenger agent here, after he had talked with J. T.

L. Brooks, of Palestine, superintendent of the Palestine division, in which Round Rock is located. The train that crashed Into the large Baylor University bus, which carried the Baylor Bear basketball squad, was the "Sunshine Special," crack train of the International Great Northern, one of the Missouri Pacific lines. Injured Players To Recover TAYLOR, Texas, Jan. 24.

(By A. The gloom which has hovered over two hospitals here since the crossing accident at Round Rock Saturday which killed ten Baylor University students was slightly lifted today with tho announcement that all of the Injured students will recover. Fred of Waco, whose chance for recovery for a time was despaired of, will recover, physicians said. It was first believed he received a broken back In the crash. Later examination showed ho suffered no spine fracture, but severe internal injuries.

Edgar Gooch, of Ennls, brother of Aubrey Gooch, Texas University football star, is the next most serl- ously injured. He received a dlslo- 1 rated shoulder, Wesley Bradshaw, Baylor football star In 1922, received scalp wounds and lacerations about the face. Others confined In a hospital are Gordon Barry of Smithvllle, badly bruised and Buffering from scalp wounds and Cecil Bean, of Grapeland suffering from scalp wounds. Joe Potter, of West, driver of the bus, who received a cut about tiie throat, returned to his home In West Sunday. Coach Ralph Wolfe, at first reported uninjured, received a bad cut about the head requiring five stitches, he is recovering at a Taylor sanitarium.

Kelfcr Strickland, who received facial wounds; Louis Slade and Weir Washam, who suffered miner bruises were released from the sanitarium early Sunday. Dave Che-avens, sport writer for the Baylor Luvlnt left Taylor for Wnco Hatur- day after his wound had been dress I ed in a downtown office. Leave of A bsence for Major Hodges To Accept L.S. U. Presidency Refused WASHINGTON, Jan.

24. (By A. JJ Department officials have decided not to an application by Major Campbell B. IW commandant of cadets at West Point Academy for leave of absence from the army to becoro president of Louisiana State University. Only two resources arc open to Major Hodges, it to accept the Louisiana position, his resignation or special legislative action by which he can stay service and become head of the educational institute at War Department officials said today that it had been founi inadvisable to relieve Major Hodges from his post a mamlant of cadets at the West Point military acaucn detail him to the univcrsityas its professor of military and tactics, permitting him in that way to act as pr1(i Major Hodges entered the military service 111 f0r re-more than two years' service ahead before he is ellB''' thirty tirement by request, a privilege allowed officers who n.

years to their credit and whose separation An be V0ngress. discretionary authority granted the war secretary Although they professed not to know whether Ma, )or would care to resign or to seek special congressional rc Department officials believe he likely would decide to ro his service since-he had only about two years more to reaching the thirty-year class, and when he would ic for the regular pay allowances that accompany retirement cers in that classification..