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SfWtVtX A Na tiona I Newspaper 16 Pages Today 128 Columns VOL. CXXXII1. NEW SERIES NO. 19,152. LOUISVILLE, WEDNESDAY' MORNING, JUNE 8, 1921.

TWPTT.F. r.RMTRJoti trains and bexo.nd Alvin Tobias Hert A. T.tiERTDROFSDEAD; nier 1 tak. thr a to SLAYING STIRS FEUD; MILITIA SENTTO HILLS END COMES AT ATA TTSSATA DJfFM FF Harding Sends Message of Condolence To Mrs. A.T.

Hert Boy, 8, Is Killed By Brother, 10, lnRow Cedarville, June 7 (Associated Press). James Blangy, 10 years old, shot his brother, Virgil, with a revolver this morning at their home, one mile from here. The younger brother died a short' time later. The shooting is said to have followed a childish quarrel between the brothers. James was arrested following the tragedy and is being held pending an investigation by the authorities.

6 MOTHERS WAIT TO LEA RN WHOSE SON DIED IN RIVER Boys, Playing With Morman Garvey When He Drowns, Dispel Fears of 5. Courier-Journal Washington. June 7. Presi dent Warren G. Harding tonight, sent the following telegram oil condolence to Mrs.

Alvin T. Hert: "I am distressed and 1 shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Hert. He was a good friend and an eminent citizen who had played at conspicuous part in the affairs of 'his party and his country. TRIBUTES PAID BYG.MMJHIEFS Kentuckian's Death Is Great Loss to Nation, Say Men Who Knew Him.

Courier-Journal Washington Bureau. Washington, June 7 Tribute was paid to Alvin T. Hert tonight by manv nersons high in the Nation's affairs. Friendships extending from a few months to many years occasioned feeling or expressions. Senator James E.

Watson, Indiana, who knew Mr. Hert when the Ken-tuckian was Mayor of Brazil, thirty years ago, and James J. Davis, Secretary ot Labor, who was a tin-nlate worker when he first met Mr. Hert, were among those' w-ho voiced their grief. News of Mr.

Hert's death spread rapidly throughout the city and, as it became known, many friends of Mr. Hert called at his apartments in the hotel. The White House was advised within fifteen minutes after he was Dronounced dead and among the first to reach the apartments was George B. Christian, Secretary to President Warren G. Harding.

Shortly tnere-after Mr. Watson arrived and he was closely followed by Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty. Ohio, and Postmaster General Will H. Hays, Indiana.

Hardings Send Message. Mr. and Mrs. Harding sent a mes sage: of sympathy to Mrs. Hert to night.

1 did not know "Mr. Hert well until two vears ago, but that was more than long enough for me to find that as a man of character and integrity, he was unsurpassed. He was sincere and devoted and in assisting his friends he was willing always to exert the utmost effort. News of his death will be received with distress throughout the country." Mr. Watson walked the corridor of the apartment with tears in his eyes.

Referring to Mr. Hert's death, he said: "I have known 'Tobe' ever since he was Mayor of Brazil, more than thirty years ago. During that period he has been my friend and a friend indeed he was at all times. His friends in Indiana and Kentucky run into tho thousands. He was a man of many noble qualities, and those who knew him best, loved him best.

because of their opportunity to recognize the fine character of the man. He had a big heart and was of a gentle, kindly nature. Mr. Hert's death brings a great loss to his na tion and to his party." Hays Calls At Hotel. When he called at the hotel about i hour after Mr.

Hert's death, Mr. Hays was informed that one of the last things that the Kentucky leader said pertained to an affectionate reference to him. 'I am shocked and grieved beyond expression," Mr. Hays said. For so manv years 'Tobe' Hert has been my friend, so loyal iand so devoted, with ith his activities so closely associated with mine, with his personalty so vig orous in everyimng mat i cumiui.

ztrai-(Contlnued on Pace 3, Column 2.) US. PROPOSES MEXICAN PACT Treaty of Amity and Trade Planned With Recognition Called WOULD SECURE PROPERTY Washington, June 7 (Associated Press). The American Government has proposed a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico, it was announced today at the State Lepart-ment in which Mexico agree to safeguard the rights property in that country held by American citizens which attached jefore the constitution of 1917 was promulgated. The of the treaty automatically would, accomplish recognition 'ot the Mexican Government. Formal announcement of the 'Ad ministration's policy toward Southern republic was made after the sub ject had been discussed at the regular Cabinet meeting.

President Harding and his advisers had before them a communication from President Obregon relating to tho proposed treaty, which was presented to the Mexico President by George T. Summerlin, the American charge at Mexico City, May 27. OhrcRou's Reply Held Up. The text of Senor Obregon's reply has been withheld and Administration officers decline lo discuss It or to make any comment as to the rela tion to it of the, announcement of policy made public by Secretary of State C. 13.

Hughes. The following statement on the subject was issued: "The fundamental question which confronts the Government of the United States 'in considering its relations with Mexico is the safeguarding of property rights against confiscation. "Mexico is free to adopt any policy which she pleases with respect to her public lands, but she Is not free to destroy without compensation valid titles which have been obtained by American citizens under Mexican laws. Security Bases of Commerce. "A confiscatory policy strikes not only at the Interests of particular individuals, but at the foundation of International intercourse, for it is only on the basis of the security of property validly possessed under the laws existing at the time of its acquisition that commercial transactions between the peoples of two countries and the conduct of activities in helpful co-operation are possible.

"Thls'- question should not fie don-fused with any matter of personality or of the recognition of any particular administration; Whenever Mexico is ready to give assurances that she will perform her fundamental obligation in the protection both of persons and of rights of property validly acquired, there will be no obstacles to the most advantageous relations between the two peoples. "This question is vital because of the provisions inserted In the Mexican Constitution promulgated in 1917. If these provisions are to be put into effect retroactively, the properties of American citizens will be confiscated on a great scale. This would constitute an international wrong of the gravest character and this Government could not submit to its accomplishment. Would Block Confiscation.

"If it be said that this wrong is not intended, and that the constitution of Mexico bf-1907 will not be construed to permit or inforced so as to affect confiscation, then it Is important that this should be made clear by guarantees in proper form. "The provisions of the constitution and the executive decrees which have been formulated with confiscatory purposes, make it obviously necessary that the purposes of Mexico should be definitely set forth. "Accordingly this Government has proposed a treaty of amity and commerce with Mexico, in which Mexico will agree to safeguard the rights of property which was acquired before the constitution of 1917 was promul-gated. The question, it will be observed, is not one of a particular administration but of the. agreement of the nation in proper form which has become necessary as an international matter because of the provisions ot (Continued On Page 7, Column whisky can be bought and declared that bootleggers had even sold whisky in the Federal Building.

She called enforcement of the law "a mockery." Mr. Gregory explained that U. G. McFarland is the lone prohibition officer in the Western District of Kentucky. Mr.

McFarland is without authority to travel about the fifty-four counties of the district in an effort to stop rum-running. However, Mr. Gregory pointed out that the State prohibition act is more stringent than the Volstead act and that every peace officer and policeman in Kentucky has a right to stop illegal rum sales and transportation under that act. Unless the State authorities uphold the act, Mr. Gregory saVwiUe law will continue to be vio (Tllini) ZONB FIVE CENTS.

oplexy While On Mission BackHome WIFE HAS PREMONITION Chilton, Langley and Robslon By His Bedside When Seized By Attack. Alvin Tobias Hert, whose name was the magic sesame to the desired goals of many, is dead. It was a smiling mission in behalf of a friend that was his last. It and other matters had taken him to- Washington, where, in recent months, Mr. Hert's record of achievement had beckoned him to high place.

All Louisville was moved when it heard. The news spread swiftly. First it came to the newspapers and to his widow, widening therefrom to a circia of intimate, personal, political and business friends. Then, when the afternoon extras were cried in the streets it became the property of the entire city, and there were few who did not realize that the city, the State and the Nation had lost a champion. Called to Washington.

Mr. Hert was resting in his bed in a halt sitting posture at the New Willard Hotel, where he had been called for a special meeting of the Republican National Committee, of which he was Kentucky member. Beside his bed were Congressman John W. Langley of the Tenth Kentucky District, and Matt Chilton, County Attorney, who accompanied Mr. Hert to Washington Sunday.

Congressman J. M. Robsion of the Eleventh Kentucky District, was announced. Mr. Hert requested that he be shown in.

Turning to Mr. Chilton, the Republican leader began to chide him about a minor political appointment in which he and Mr. Robsion were interested. But his laugh turned to a cry of pain, and he fell back on the bed, smitten by apoplexy. Two minutes later he was dead.

Hurried efforts were made to obtain a physician. Dr. R. Lyman Sexton, who treated Mr. Hert yesterday morning, happened In.

He pronounced the Kentuckian dead. The body, according to a dispatch, will arrive here on the Baltimore Ohio. Iines-atitil5- o'clock tonight. It is being brought from Washington, on a train which left at 12:25 o'clock last night, in the private car of Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad. On the funeral train are United States Senator Richard P.

Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. Langley, Mrs. Christine Bradley South of Frankfort; Robert Blackburn, Lexington; T. J.

Finn, Lawrenceburg; Preston Davies, Louisville, and Mr. Chilton. In addition, according to a long distance telephone message from Will H. Hays, chairman, a special committee of tho Republican National Committee will come to attend the funeral. Definite funeral arrangements had not beenvmade last night.

It is understood, however, that the body will be taken to Bedford, either tomorrow or Friday for burial in tho family lot. Nor had it been decided last night whether the body, on arrival here, will be taken to the town or country home. A telegram was sent last night to Bishop Charles E. Woodcock requestnig him to return from Bowling Green, where he went to, deliver a commencement address4 to conduct the funeral services. Mrs.

Hert was in the garden at Hurstboiirne, the country home on the Shelbyville Road. Shortly after 3 o'clock she was seized with a premo nition, exclaiming to herself: "I wonder if Toby is all right. Mrs. Hert Answers Phone. In a few minutes the telephone belt rang.

Mrs. Hert went into the house. None of the servants was near. The message came from Arthur Krock, acting for Judge Robert W. Bingham, who only a few minutes before had started to Maysville, Ky.

Gov. Edwin P. Morrow was at The Seelbach when he learned of Mr. Hert's death. He was the first one to reach the residence to offer sympathy and what help he could.

From that time until late at night there was a string of automobiles between the city and the farm, each carrying some one or several personal friends of the family. The State, according to the Governor, has lost "its most useful individual citizen." Mrs. Hert last night received telegrams of condolence and sympathy from her husband's friends from all parts of the country. The General Council 'at it3 meeting last night adopted resolutions of sympathy and regret. The same action also was taken by Jefferson Post, tho American Legion.

Telegrams also were received by men who had been associated with Mr. Hert in business and in politics. Outstanding in Business. Mr. Hert had been outstandingly successful both in business and in politics.

He was president of the American Creosoting Company and of a number of other allied creosoting He was president of the Southern Motors Company, and a di- rector In the American Surety Company, New York, and in the National Bank of Kentucky. He also had other minor business connections. Politically, he was by far the most prominent Republican leader in Ken- tucky. He had figured ior wyeral HOTEL fe-smiiinaLafra TfoTnend DIVORCE IS GIVEN TO STATS WIFE 'I Still Love Accused Man Says; Loses Alimony and Son's Custody. Walter P.

Stamp is no longer the husband of Eva Stith Stamp, on whose accounthe is accused of. slaying W. Smith Russell, wounding Mrs. FlffSe Wilson Russell and firing three bullets at 5-year-old Catherine Russell. A decree was awarded to Mrs.

Stamp yesterday by Judge Arthur Wallace, on the ground of cruelty. She also received the custody of her 10-year-old son, Howard. In the event Stamp wine his fight for freedom he will be required to pay his wife 530 a month alimony and a month for the support of his son. Those who testinvd to Stamp's cruelty Wire Russell, for whose murder Stamp will be tried July 1: Mrs. Russell; Mrs.

Sophia Quorles. 2506 Soiith Fourth Street, and Mrs. Blanche McMillin. 3902 South Fifth Street, with whom Mrs. Stamp has living' since she left her husband.

Married In Jeffersonville. Mrs. Stamp is 27 years old, ten years younger than her husband. They, eloped to Jeffersonville August 31. 1010.

The 'Commonwealth, if was learned yesterday, is in" possession of the names of nine persons, in addition' to Mrs. Russell and her daughter, who have Identified Stamp as the murderer. Those whose names have been placed on the summons issued by the Commonwealth are Felix Dumas, M. D. DeMuth.

G. S. Whitehouse. John Vance, Rudolph Englert, John Moon-ey and T. R.

Rodgers, all of whom live in the 3100 block on South Third Street, and who were near the scene of the murder, and Ira Jones, 152S Hemlock Street, and Bob Jackson, employe of the Shuttleworth Clothing Company. Sixth and Zane Streets, who. they said, sa ,7 Stamp drive- away in his car after firing five bullets Into the Russell automobile. Manuel Sternberg. Deputy Sheriff, has names of other persons who are said to have been eyewitnesses.

Mr. Strenberg will not divulge the names until he has seen the persons. Says He Still Loves Wife. Stamp, the alleged murderer, had nothing to say yesterday when informed of the divorce. He has denied, however, that he was cruel to his wife.

He says that "I still love her." The prisoner was cautioned not to talk, he said yesterday, and he indicated that he is going to follow his attorney's advice. Mrs. Russell was taken from the Norton Memorial Infirmary yesterday to the home- of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.

W. Wilson, on Southern It is believed that the Jiullet which struck her will not imffair her sight. Bank Yeggs Get Cut All of Town Wires Webster City, Iowa, June 7 (Associated Press): After cutting every wire leading into town bandits early today blew the safe of the First National Bank at Williams, near here, and escaped with 54,000 in currency. Impending Outbreak of White-Bailey War Looms Following Shootings In Knox. NIGHT BATTLE IS FEARED Two Companies of Guards Patrol Barbourville Streets and Visitors Flee.

Special to The Courier-Journal. Barbourville, June streets are guarded tonight by two companies the State Guard sent here today to prevent an outbreak of the White-Bailey feud twenty-five years standing. The call for guardsmen was sent this afternoon following a fatal shooting in the business section of Barbourville. The slaying today was the result of a shooting on a train near here Saturday night. Saturday night a member of the Bailey clan shot a man, and the Iat-ter's brother was shot down here today The news of today's fray sent a shock throughout the city.

Visitors Flee City. Residents sought their homes ar.d traveling men sped to the station to take the first train out before further trouble, that seemed hanging over the city, might break. In the meantime posses are scouring the hills of three counties for James Lee, said to be a member of the Bailey clan. His shooting of Josh Faulkner Saturday was the first hostile act of any member of either faction since April 7, when Beverly White was shot down here. John Bailey, charged with of White, is in the Jefferson County Jail, Louisville, where he was taken two weeks ago for safe keeping.

So incensed are the inhabitants of Barbourville and Knox and Clay Counties at the recurrences of trouble that a reward of $500 raised by public subscription has been offered for arrest of Lee. Lee's brother. William Lee. was shot and instantly killed here today by Bart Reid. insurance man.

Thf Reids had not been connected, with the feud. The shooting is said to have pown out of the fact that Reid was a witness to the shooting Saturday. Retaliation Is Feared. William Lee, it is said, came tr Barbourville early today and made threats against Reid. Reid then went away and armed himself with a repeating rifle.

Upon meeting Lee a second time he shot at him, a bullet entering his head, It is feared here that the Lees and their friends will try to retaliate and a battle is believed to be impending. Troop London, cavalry, consisting of twenty-five men, arrived here tonight and the Pineville Company, consisting of twenty men are expected about midnight. Major James K. Dillon, in command of the London Troop, telephoned to Capt D. W.

Senters, commanding thf rineville Company to bring his com limy. The Pineville guardsmen wore due to leave there at 11 o'clock to night. County Judge Jesse R. Tuggle telephoned a request for troops to Adjt. Gen.

Jackson Morris, Frankfort, today and it was promised- that a- detachment would be on the way this afternoon. It was learned later that Troop K. London, cavalry, hau been ordered here and it was expected tonight. Maj. James K.

Dillon, London, is in charge of the troop. Mine War Guards Sent. These guardsmen returned. Saturday from duty in the mine strike war on the West Virginia border. For twenty years the White-Bailey war had lain dormant until within the last few years during which time two members of the White family have been killed and two of the Baileys have been wounded.

The killing in April was a sequel to the determination of Beverly White to quit the mountains so his children, as he-said, might be brought up' free from the unwholesome and dangerous atmosphere of the warring factions. He removed to Woodford County. That was twenty years ago. He returned to the mountains in April to look after some business interests He was shot to death while changing trains here for Manchester. PINEVILLE TROOPS Ave Held at Armory Ready to Move to Barbourville.

Special to The Courier-Journal. Pineville, June 7. The Pineville companv, National Guard, consisting of fifty men under command Cept. D. w.

Senters, left here at 11 clock tonight for Barbourville to help handle the situation growing out an impending outburst of the White-Bailey feud. Tho London coTnpany passed through this afternoon. The Pineville men are quartered in toe armory at the Court House They are armed and are prepared to leave "We at 11 o'clock tonight should they ordered to entrain. THE 'EATHER. Tennessee and Kentucky: Partly cloudy in cast; local thunder-shqwers in west portion Wednesday; Thursday unsettled, probably tlumdcrshowers, not 'iiucli change in temperature.

Indiana: Local tliundershowcrs Wednesday and Thursday, not much change In temperature. Washington Bureau. "I wish I could in some way lighten the burden of sorrow which I know to have suddenly fallen on you. "If the knowledge of the high regard in which he was held will in any way mitigate your grief, I can assure you that he was highly esteemed and much beloved. "WARREN G.

HARDING." HERT BUILT UP ENORMOUS PLANT Organized Creosote Company In 1904; Treated Railroad Ties. Business associates last night attributed to the business acumen, shrewdness and winning personality of A. T. Hert the phenomenal success of the enterprise of which he was president. The American Creosoting Company began in 1004 with a small plant at Shirley, capitalized at $100,000.

At the time of his death the company had a capitalization of 53,000,000, and its success made him several times a millionaire. The company now has seventeen large plants in all parts of the United States. Shortly after Mr. Hert's resignation as superintendent of' the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville, L. C.

Dick-ersoi, Chicago, called Mr. Hert's attention to a process beginning to be developed by Cuthbert Lowry. Experimented In Louisiana. Mr. Lowry had made extensive experiments in Louisiana with the treatment of wood by creosote, a coal tar product.

A company immediately was formed and a small plant was constructed at Shirley in 1904. Mr. Hert immediately became the foremost figure in tho organization. About the same time the need of forest conservation was given wide publicity by the. Gpvernment, and it was seen that preservation-of wood was necessary.

Railroads were beginning to look for some method to preserve cross ties. The newly developed company demonstrated that it had found a successful treatment for the ties. The first contract was obtained from the Big Four Railroad, and thousands of ties were treated at the Shirley plant. Within a year plants were opened at Bloomington, Dodge Cltv, Hugo, and Marion, III. Then the Rock Island and Frisco lines contracted for treatment of railroad ties and the company began a steady growth.

Through several financial storms, Mr. Hert, through perseverance and an uncanny business acumen, his associates said, kept the company intact. The company maintained its general ofices in Chicago until 1907 and then the offices were transferred to Louisville. Largest of Kind In U. S.

In slightly more than a score of years it grew, principally through Mr. Hert's guidance, to be one of the largest organizations of its kind in America. Eight railroads, includintr one of the largest in America, were under contract for treatment of their ties at the time of Mr. Hert's death. The company also has plants for the treatment of piling and silos and other commercial purposes.

Mr. Hert was president of the company and the following subsidiary companies: Federal Creosoting Company, Indiana Creosoting Company, Colonial Cresoting Company, Canadian Creosoting Company and he was vice president of the Shreveport Creosoting Company. He also was director of the American Tar Products Company. Mr. Hert also was a director of the National Bank of Kentucky, the American Surety Company, New York; ho was president of the Southern Motors Company and a director of the Louisville Taxicab Transfer Company.

Mr. Herts interest in horse breed Ing led him to assist in the reorganiza tion of the Louisville Jockey Club. render service and one who applied principles of the Golden Rule to politics as well as business. "Mr. Hert never fought an opponent.

Through his fairness, his tactfulness and his wonderful personality he won him over. In my official problems Mr. Hert was ever ready to give advice when called on. The news of his death came as a blow to me and all who knew him; his death causes a heart wound because it was close to the heart that the city. State and Nation held him.

His passing is like a great tree that has fallen in the forest of life." 'Kentucky suffers a great loss in the passing of Mr. Hert," Lieut. Gov. S. Thruston Ballard said.

"I am deeply grieved over his death and in I know that his countless friends and admirers in all walks of lite. In fact all citizens of the State, share with me. The city. State and' Country are the poorer through the taking away ot Mr. (Continued on "Page 4, Column 1.) Aerial Police to Hunt Bank Bandits In Skies Chicago, June.

7 (Associated Press). Airplane police to regulate aerial traffic, assist in hunting bank robbers and automobile bandits and to patrol the lake front for persons and vessels in distress will be added, to, the Evanstpn Police Department, It was announced today. Two aerlnl policemen will be sworn In, receive stars and be authorized to make arrests. Their beats will be the air over Evanston," which is an exclusive North Shore residential suburb. Party Preaches Louisville All Along Way; Spends Night At Middlesboro, Ky.

Special to The Courier-Journal. Middlesboro, June 7. Plucky, but limp as the result of much handshaking, 102 Louisville heads of houses arrived here at 8 o'clock to-ilght after having completed the first day of their four-day swing througli Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky in the interest of better business. It was their seventh stop. Prospects for a good night's rest immediately ahead enabled the business promotion to throw off, temporarily, the fatigue long enough to respond to the royal welcome given to them by the townsmen and towns-women of J.

F. Bosworth, Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Met at the station by a committer of business and professional men augmented by comely mountain girls and their beaux, mothers, fathers and little brothers and sisters, the preachers of trade in Louisville were escorted to the high school auditorium, vheie the band played and felicitations were exchanged. Board Quartette The Board of Trade quartette composed of Chester B. Solomon, George K.

Ewald, Thomas F. Gordon, and 13. S. Woosley sahg. Various of the speakers, whom Frank Cassell has in tow, told what a splendid city Louisville is in which to do one's trading, and the hosts of the occasion, residents of Middlesboro and vicinity.

agreed, as others encountered in today's tour' had done. Parly Awakes At What happened here tonight was merely a repitition of what had been happening all day. The party started early, beginning at Jellico, at 7:30 o'clock this morning. After rubbing the sleep from their eyes and partaking of breakfast served in the two dining-cars that are a part of their special train, they formed in line behind the brass band they are carrying along with them and inarched through the main street of Jellico to the opera house. From Jellico the party moved on to Williamsburg.

Corbin. Barbourville, Harlan, Pineville, and finally here. Welcome received along the way was all that it should be, impelling-some of the younger, more active of the (Continued On Pace 7, Column 8.) 7 TOWNS GREET TRADE TRIP MEN BODY IS NOT RECOVERED Six mothers paced the bank of the Ohio" River 'at the" foot of Thirty-ninth "Street yesterday afternoon, while two men in a rowboat dragged for the boy's body. Each woman feared that the boy, who, a few minutes before, had been caught in the swift current and whisked beyond aid, was her son. Tears did not dim tho six pairs of eyes watching every movement of the men in the boat.

The women hoped that the small form would be recovered; nnd they dreaded it. Their attention was attracted by three boys who were running toward them. One of the boys mentioned a name. Instantly, relief, which could not be expressed in words, lighted five mother's faces, as a sob came from the sixth. 5 Mothers Console Her.

Five mothers went' to the side of Mrs. Rosio Garvey Bloat. They could console, because they understood; they had felt. Silently, the six women listened to the story of Carl Smith, James O'Neil and Edward Huff, all of whom are under 12 years of age. They had met Morman Garvey, 12 years old, a few minutes after he had left his house at SOS North Thirty-fifth Street, at 4:30 o'clock, "to play," as he told his mother, Mrs.

Bloat. Morman was one of the first in the river. A few minutes later he waded out into deep water. He was able to swim, but he was not powerful enough to battle into the shore after the undercurrent swept his fee from under him. Companions Cry For Help.

His three companions watched until the small head bobbed up and down, as it moved down stream, and, final ly, disappeared. Frightened, the three boys dressed hastily and ran up the bank, shout ing for help. They were running past Morman's house when Mrs. Bloat, who was in the front yard, stopped them. "Where's Morman?" she asked.

The boys looked at each other. Finally, one ot them replied: "He's playing." Then they ran on. Soon the news of the drowning spread throughout Portland, and mothers who could not locate theii sons started for the river. Several more arrived after Mrs. Bloat learned that it was her son on the bed of th'-strcam.

The body was not recovered. A crew' from the United States Coast Guard Station will search for it today. Dominican Republic to Get Home Rule Soon Washington, June 7 (Associated Press). Announcement was made day at the State Department that negotiations with the Dominican Republic had reached the point of decision and that a proclamation would be Issued as soon us it was physically possible to withdraw the military Government of the United States and substituting for it one ot the people of the republic. This is expected, to be within eight months.

HERT IS LIKENED TO GREAT TREE NOW FALLEN IN FOREST OF LIFE Mayor, Lieutenant Governor and Others Join In Expressing Sorrow; Nation Has Lost Great Man, They Say. LOUb ILLE NOW DRY AGENTLESS; WOMAN TELLS OF BOOTLEGGERS Last of Prohibition Force Resigns -As Wife Complains That Her Husband. Finds Whisky Easy to Buy. Party lines did not exist in Indiana or Kentucky last night as citizens of both States joined those of Louisville in tribute to A. T.

Hert. Mr. Hert was eulogized as the foremost citizen of Kentucky who forgot self for friends; and who stood for the good of the Commonwealth and for the advancement of higher Ideals in business, In poll-tics and'in -the life of the city and State. "Mr. Hert's passing is an irreparable loss to Louisville, to Kentucky and to the Nation," Mayor George' Weissinger Smith- said last night.

"He was an unusual man; one of those rare gems of humanity, whose being was a blessing to his fellowman. I never have known a man who was so richly endowed with those sterling and noble qualities that serve to make a leader and a prince among men. and truly Mr. Hert was such. He was kind and: sympathetic; generous and loving; energetic and high-minded, one whoso utmost desire was to v': Louisville's last Federal" fence against "wet" conditions disappeared yesterday afternoon when J.

S. Hamilton. Federal agent for fourteen months, resigned. In a communication to headquarters at Richmond, M. Hamilton asked that he be relieved of his position immediately.

At the same time, Mrs. James Lee, 1440 South Second Street, complained to W. V. Gregory. United States District Attorney, that her husband had "been drunk for five weeks." Mrs.

Lee declared that i Louisville was a "wide-open town." and that she forced to have her husband detained in a sanato-. rium and a hospital because( of the ease with which he obtained whisky. She named several places where.