Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 255, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 March 1920 — Page 1

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WOOD DIDN’T HAVE TO FIGHT FOR HIS “MEDAL OF HONOR” Under Fire but Twice, Critics Declare, and Was Decorated* Records Show, Although He Never Saw Hostile Indian in Campaign for Which He Was Decorated. What is Gen. Wood's real military record? His candidacy for the republican nomination for the presidency and the fact that more than 4,000,000 veterans of three wars are watching the reasons advanced in behalf of the general make the answer to this question important. The Times herewith presents an article dealing with Gen. Wood’s real military record, which was written in the officia* documents of the nation.—Editor. WASHINGTON, March 3.—Gen. Leonard Wood’s friends point to his record as a military hero as a prime reason for republicans nominating kim for the presidency. Wood’s campaign for the nomination is not his first attempt. In 1916, a campaign based on identical lines was fostered by his friends. He received one vote in the Chicago convention as the net result. Wood was at that time boosted as a strong man with a brilliant military record which justified putting him in the whitehouse.

To the reasons advanced in 1916 is< non- added the alleged grievance that the Wilson administration deliberately passed over Wood and refused to permt him to hold high military command in the world war, to which he was en titled on his military record. What is Wood’s real military record? Gen. Wood's first experience as a line officer came when Secretary of War Alger, whose personal physician Wood then was, appointed him to the command of a volunteer regiment in the SpanishAmeriean war. Up to that time Wood had been an army doctor. He was a good doctor —probably better than the average, but he never attended a military school, never had any military training and never exercised command before he was boosted into the colonelcy of volunteers by Alger. This was before Alger was forced out of tb war department as a result cl the “embalmed beef scandal.

RISKS RAP ID I. V IX RANK. Wood did not become an officer In the army until Aug. 11, IRS 6. when be accepted appointment as an assistant surgeon. Before that be was a "centract surgeon’’—that is. a civilian doctor cm ployed under contract to render a physician's services to the army. He was not an officer, nor a member of the army, while a “contract surgeon.” Xt’ood held his colonelcy for two months—from May S to July It. 1898 — when he was advanced to brigadier general of volunteers. He held this office for five months, when, on Pec. 17. when he was made major general of volunteers. He thus advanced from assistant surgeon, with the rank of captain, to a major generalcy in seven months. He was later transferred from the volunteers to a brigadier generally in the regular army on Feb. 4, 1001. and became a major general in the regulars on Aug. 8. 1003. Gen. Wood was never tinder fire more than twice in his army career, and one of these is doubtful. His whole experience, practically, has been that of an army doctor and an administrative officer. Much has been said about the award made to Wood by Secretary of War Alger of the congressional medal of honor. This was made March 20, 1 SOS. It was given for “distinguished service." said to have been rendered by him twelve years previously, in the summer of ].5.6 In an Indian eampalgn. FIVE MIKES FROM BI LLETS. Mnj. H. C. Benson, an officer of rhe Fifth cavalry, who server! In the southwovr Indian campaign in question with the same command to which Wood was at ached, and who was In a position to 1 arn an about what Wood did or did t Continued on Page Thirteen.) BURGLARS USE MOTOR TRUCK Store Robbed of Flour, Tobacco and Other Goods. Burglars are believed to have used an automobile truck to haul away their loot early today when they robbed the Standard Grocery Company’s store, 2315 Hast Michigan street. Motor Policemen Dalton and Schlangen found that the thieves had broken a window in the rear of the store and entered. Twelve sacks of flour, tobacco valued at S4O and other goods were missing. A purse snatcher, who has operated in various parts of the north side for two weeks, was busy again Tuesday night, robbing Miss Saville Thomas. 821 North Pennsylvania street, while she was walking with her sister, Anna, on Illinois street, near Tenth street. Miss Thomas and her sister pursued the thief, but he escaped. He bad approached from behind and grabbed the purse, it contained $25 and some keys. Burglars entered the home of Mrs. George Edwards. 2310 North Alabama street, last night, while Mrs. Edwards and four roomers were away. The thief took $lO, but overlooked some jewelry. Albert Ferris, 4188 South Adisou avenue, reported that a burglar entered his home through a rear door some time during the night. Ferris told the police that sllO was missing. Benson’s Name Sent to Senate by Wilson WASHINGTON, March 3 —The pres- j ldent today sent the nomination of Ad- ; tniral William S. Benson, U. S. N\, re- j tired, to be a member of the shipping board, to the senate.

New Skirts to Be Shorter With Field Open as to Styles

CHICAGO, March 3.—Women won't know whether they are going or have been there, when they get into their new spring skirts this year. Spring skirts styles are going to he free-for-all, eateh-as-catch-can with the field wide open. Milady can get in them from the top or bottom and wear the front in back and still be stylish That's what Lee Florsheim, skirt maker de luxe, said today. There's going to be no handicap at the start —homespuns, silks and percales all are favorites. Homespuns—the same kind our forefather wore and in all

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Grand Old Feelin ’ Sweeps Over Daddy When Stork Arri ves ‘Boy or GirlT Some Ask Doctor, While Others Are Too Excited to Say Anything. Under the stress and pride of the moment a new-ly-made father might be expected to rise to the occasion and greet the news of his offsprings arrival with a poetic flight or at least with a bright, snappy epigram that might be treasured by the mother and related to the offspring years hence. But they don’t. Indianapolis doctors say there is a deplorable lack of originality in what our parents remark at such times. Here Is what a few doctors have b.ard: DR. C. O. McCORMICE, 414 HumeMatjsur Building—He usually smiles no matter whether it is a boy or a girl. If he is disappointed he attempts to hide his feelings as though afraid anything he could say might be used against him late?. DU. OSCAR D. ECDWIG. Southport One said to me recently, when T told him it was a girl, "Well—l guess we cart make

: ber do." DR. HARRY S MACKEY. 114(5 South Meridian Street —If it’s a boy they griu. if it's a girl they smile. DR. O. B. PETTI.TOnN, 458 Blake ! Street—The first question is whether it’s a boy or girl, and no matter which you answer many of tb*m say: “The Lord’s will be done.” DR B. A. THOMPSON, 1905 West Morris Street—Whether it is a boy or girl the father adds a couple of inches to his height and then asks: "Is the baby all right? And how is the mother?” DR. O. L_ DEITCH, 1211 OHver Avenue' I never paid much attention to what they say but I’ve watched their faces. Their countenance passes from a look of anxiety to a radiant happiness. Some of them clap their hands and almost shout for joy. Then the look of anxiety comes 1 back again and they ask how the baby and mother are. And some of the physicians confessed they were about as excited when they became parents as some of the patients they talked about. Wood Makes Four Detroit Addresses DETROIT, March 3.—Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, candidate for the republican ; nomination for president, left Detroit , fee Battle Creeek early today. He made four speeches In Detroit yesterday, although only three were scheduled. Following the big night meeting in the armory the Detroit Transportation : club sent a delegation to the general, ■ asking him to speak to them. Wood acquiesced, made his way to the hotel where the club was assembled and told the members that the railroads “now , safely bak in private bands” should ! stay there “under wise regulation.” CHICAGO, March 3.—C01. W C. Procter, chairman of the Leonard Wood corn--1 mlttee. today announced his candidate's name will be entered in every preslden- ; lial primary with the possible exception of California. “California may be ex i epted because the stand-patters are not ! strong there,” Procter said. Building- in Spring to Break Records WASHINGTON, March 3.—Building operations upon an unprecedented scale, despite topnotrh quotations for raw materials, are forecasted"for the early spring months, the treasury announced today. Questionnaires returned by reserve brokers agree that high costs will not stop big building activities to meet the na-tion-wide housing shortage. The effect of this will restrict operations In some i districts. War Culprits Asked to Send Addresses BERLIN, March 3.—The official newspaper of the government today published an appeal to the prosecutor general requesting him to demand that persons whose names appear on the allied extradition list communicate to him their present addresses. LIQUOR CASES I P NEXT WEEK. WASHINGTON, March 3.—Whether constitutional prohibition is valid will be fought out in the supreme court early next week, Assistant Attorney General Frierson said today.

colors, shades and varieties—will come high. The price is around S2B and S3O a skirt at $4 a yard. Skirt makers here report a scarcity of homespuns but promise to make up for it in spicy colors. Two Inches will be clipped off the bottom this year, making them t*n inches from the ground and tickllßf the shoe tops. "Sun-burst” stylps are expected tG be strong. “Sun-burst’’ skirts wil! shine in every color, with an angle arrangement to bring each shade out into a glare. j

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NOW SHANTUNG i RESERVATION IS BEFORE SENATE Sixth Lodge Modification Follows Adoption of Two That Dim Treaty Hopes. SHOWDOWN NEXT WEEK WASHINGTON, March 3.- The senate will tackle today the sixth Lodge reservation, that withholding the assent of the United States to those provisions of the peace treaty which turned the Chinese province of Shantung over to Japan. This reservation, like the rest of the original Lodge program, is scheduled to | be adopted again by a majority’ vote, composed mostly of republicans with enough democratic senators voting against it to demonstrate that ratification is still remote. The long disputed Lodge reservation to Article 10 is to be taken up after all of the thirteen others have been acted upon. Thus far but four have been disposed of. The vote by which the reservation covering the Monroe doctrine—s 6 to 22—was readopted, was regarded as a test of the renewed administration opposition to the reservations and to ratification. Tlie lineup of twenty two administration senators against a reservation in- | tended to safeguard the Monroe doctriue, j a reservation the republicans refuse to i modify, was considered a good lllustra- ! tion of how ratification is to be blocked I

again. The final showdown on ratification probably will not come until next week, but senate leaders of both parties admit that unless a miracle happens the treaty will be defeated a second time in the senate and the moot question of the commitment of the American people to the league of nations left to the campaign. U. S. WITHDRAWAL FORECAST IN PARIS PARIS, March 3.—Withdrawal of American representation in all the commissions set up by the peace conference was forecast here today. Dispatches from the United States, admitting that hope for ratification of the treaty of peace as It now stands practically has died, led the French to be lieve that complete American withdrawal from the peace-making and enforcement may be imminent. TREATY DOOMED, SAYS LONDON PAPER LONDON", March 2 "The passage of reservations by the American senate means, to all practical purposes, the death of the treaty of Versailles," said tlie Dally Telegraph today In eommentIng upon the senate vote In favor of two of the Lodge reservations in Washington yesterday.

CITY APPROVES ALTERED CARS Live Side-Seater.s Added to Relieve Congestion. V sample of summer cars converted for winter nse on the Indianapolis streets has met with the approval of members of the board of works Robert I. Todd, president of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company, and Dr. Hen.’y Jameson, ehai-tnan of the executive committee, presented in front of the city hall yesterday one of the five new cars which have arrived here for inspection by city officials. Th“ new cars have side seats and provide wide platform and aisle f space. Forty-eight white-handled straps have been provided. President Todd said that she new cars were built following plans for a standard type devised by government ofti'dals. He pointed to the fact that with side seats it will be possible to load and unload passengers quickly. I.KM AFX EXPRESSES HIS SATISFACTION. George I.emaux. president of the board of works, viewed the sample car yesterday and said that although the board had previously refused to endorse the cars, he felt that they were satisfactory and would assist in relieving the traffic situation here.

"It. is a question as to whether the public will like the idea of side seats,” said Mr. Lemaux. "Personally I would lik* to see every on* s*at*d, with enough cars to carry all passengers comfortably. However, under the present conditions, the new cars will help out a great deal, and if the street railway company should purchase fifty such cars we would have fewer complaints against street car service.” RILEY SEES RELIEF FROM SITUATION. Thomas Riley, a member of the board of works, also inspected the car yesterday and was of an opinion that they will assist in relieving the traffic situation ber*. Five of th* new cars arrived from Dayton, 0., last week and five more are expected within the next few weeks. Dr. Jameson stated yesterday that it was nearly Impossible to get orders for street cars filled, and that no companies will promise deliveries In less than from : twelve to fourteen months. He said. j however, that an effort is being made to get enough cars for the Indianapolis lines to relieve traffic condltilons here next winter. Anew ventilating and heating system centering around a stove in the front part of tlie new cars is one of the features In their construction. They are also equipped with changeable street signs.

Pope Delays Naming of New Cardinals ROMFI, March 3.—Several bishops will be appointed at, the Roman Catholic consistory next Monday, but the creation of new cardinals will be deferred until the following consistory, it was learned at the Vatican today. Pope Benedict XV is reported to have prepared an important, allocation on the question of resuming diplomatic relations between the Vatican and France. ion ’ MORE OKiS To f-'ttE TOOR INCOME tax Vfi Reborn llfey

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1920.

WILSON TAKES FIRST A UTO RIDE IN 6 MONTHS; FIFTEEN NEWBERR Y DEFENDANTS DISCHARGED

BUNDLES UP, RIDES AN HOUR AND 20 MINUTES Driven Over His Favorite Route, Accompanied by Wife and Dr. Grayson. AN IDEAL SPRING DAY WASHINGTON, March 3.—For the first time In nearly six months President Wilson left the whitehouse today and went for an automobile ride. The president picked an almost perfect spring day for his first venture beyond tlie porticos of the executive mansion. The sun was shining brightly and there was little or no i breeze. It was a real spring day. BUNDLED I I* IN I I R C OAT. Despite the warmth of the day, the : president was heavily bundled up in a fur coat and plenty of wraps. The closed car was used. The route chosen was the president’s favorite rides. The cars slipped quietly out of the southwest gate of the white- , house grounds and drove down past tlie 1 Pan-Americatl building to the Speedway. A fast pace was s, t and few. If any, persons recognized the president, j The president was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Dr. Cary T. Grayson, his ph.v- ---| slrtan, and tin* usual secret service I operatives. HELPED INTO C\R BY MRS. WILSON. The president walked to and from the ear to the whitehouse door. He carried h cane and was supported on either side by Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson. The few observers had little chance to tell Just how much aid was accorded him, Imt Mrs, Wilson and Dr. Grayson were very sdlritous In his care. After leaving the whitehouse the drive took him through the speedway and thence through Pennsylvania avenue to the capitol. The big car was driven slowly about the capitol grounds for a while while the president looked over the surroundings. In the senate chamber at the time the members were beginning to gather for another day of fight on the peace ttx-aty. which will culminate this afternoon in a vote on another of the Lodge reservations. From the capitol the car was driven back to the whitehouse through H street. About twenty mile* were covered In the trip. RIDE LAST* HOUR. Great secrecy whs observed at the whitehouse concerning the trip. The two Idg whitehouse cars were brought around to the fear entrance and unobserved ex- ! cept by a few persons, the president tin 1 j Mrs. Wilson emerged and entered the first car. Dr. Grayson also entered this ear. Secret service men followed in the second i car. The ride lasted about an hour and twenty minutes. The president returned to the whitehouse shortly after noon. LEARNS ABOUT HIGH LIVING COST. The president learned about the high I cost of living today as he rode through the streets of Washington. Passing a butcher shop the president saw a big sign: "Pork, 35 cents a pound." Turning to Dr. Grayson, who accompanied him, the president said: “I knew the cost of living was high, hut signs like that bring it home to one."

ASKS SPEED IN SALE OF SHIPS New Move Has ‘Good Business Principles’ as Guide. WASHINGTON. March 3.—The sale of government-owned ships by the shipping ! board “as promptly as may be consistent with good business principles” was provided in a joint resolution in troduced this afternoon by Senator Edge of New Jersey. Senator Edge was one of the members of the committee on commerce who voted against a favorable report on Senator Jones’ bill to prohibit Hie sale of former German ships, “except as may hereinafter be provided by iiw.’* MOURNS LACK OF DEATH PENALTY Judge Makes Up by Giving Brutal Bandits 52 Years. NEW YORK, March 3. -Expressing regret, that he could not impose the deßth penalty. Judge John F. Mclntyre today sentenced Ramon Rodrigue* and Alvarez Herrera to fifty two years and six months each in Sing Sing Rodriguez and Herrera were convicted of stealing $30,000 In Jewelry and money j from A, J. Broderick, wealthy Texas oil man, at the Hotel Knickerbocker, The | bandits brutally beat Broderick and j bound and gaged his wife when the latter awoke during the robbery. Put Edwards Name on Illinois Ballot CHICAGO. March 3.—lllinois wets prepared today to file at Springfield, the! presidential candidacy petition of Gov. j Edward 1. Edwards of New Jersey. The j petition hears 12,000 signatures, obtained | since Saturday. Farm Bureau Agents Form National Body CHICAGO. March 3.- Delegates from thirty-nine state farm bureau federations met here today to form a permanent American farm bureau federation. Throe hundred delegates attended. Purposes of the federation, according to ,T, W. Coverdale, Ames, la., are to secure recognition for the farmers of America in matters pertaining to hetter market conditions, more satisfactory transportation facilities and to further advance ttie farmers’ status iu the commercial world.

Teacher Saves 14 Kindergarten Tots From Church Fire Columbia Avenue and 17th Street Property Damaged About $40,000. Coolness of Miss lone Givens, colored, teacher of free kindergarten No. 23. Columbia avenue and Seventeenth street, saved fourteen little colored children from a possible panic about 9 o’clock this morning. The fire was burning fiercely in St. John’s A. M. K. church, over the heads of the children wfien the fire was discovered. The building vyas destroyed, and the parsonage damaged and two other buildings were damaged, the total loss being estimated by llev. T. 11. Stoner at about $46,000 A defective flue is believed to have caused the fire. Miss Givens scented the smoke and went to the north door of the Sunday school room, in which the kindergarten is held. As she opened tlie door she was met by flames and smoke. Slamming the door, ahe turned to the children and quietly told them to stand up. CALMNESS SAVES CHILDREN’S PANIC. "*Ve are going to Her Stoner’s house, children," she said, smiling. Then she led them through the south door to the parsonage, where they remained a few minutes, when the flames, spreading to all parts of the church. reach<*,i the parsonnge. They were led to outside safety. Tlie children were Frances Brown, [ •Tames Bostic, Rose Rosth , French vie. Gavoek, Verna Barnes, Marjorie McWilliams, William Barnes, Henry Doolnn. Ularence Lucas, Beatrice Moore, Geneva Pell, Anna May Aoimour, Dortby Rainer and Ester Hatcher.

W ATER PRESS! RE BLAMED FOR LOSS. Blame for th? heavy fire loss is placed by firemen and representatives of the church, including Rev. Stoner, on the poor water pressure. Streams did not carry twealy-flve feet. In the church was a pipe organ that cost more than $4,000. This was destroyed. Two pianos, one purchased n few months ago at a cost of $-800, also were destroyed. A small organ in the Sunday school room was burned. Patrolman Harry Kernodie discovered the fire. The wind was from the south and fire brands dropped on the roofs of Sam Maloof* grocery, 1701 Columbia avenue. A number of holes were burned through the roof. The roof of the horn*' of Wilbur Craig, 1708 Columbia avenue, caught fire, but only small damage resulted Damage to the parsonage and Its furniture Is estimated at about *1,500. ESCAPES PLOT OF ASSASSINS Attempt to Slay Former Hungarian Premier Fails. LONDON. March 3. —An attempt was made to assassinate former Premier Friedrich of Hungary at Budapest, said an /Exchange Telegraph dispatch from thtrt city today. The attempt of the plotters failed Friedrich held office prior to the Hus*Rr regime, but was forced out by the allies, who feared he was working for a return of the monarchy. PATIENT TAKES LIFE BY HANGING Inmate of Hospital for Insane Commits Suicide. —i An investigation is under way today by the coroner into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ltnsiey Hadley, 33, mi Inmate of the Central Insane hospital, who committed suicide early this morning. Hadley killed himself by hanging. He tied the bedclothes to the top of n bed and then around his neck. The suicide occurred In the same room in which I.dward Miller killed himself a week ago. Hadley Used in Hendricks county and was admitted to the Central Interne hospital a few months ago.

STRAUSS QUITS RESERVE BOARD Vice Governor Sends Resignation to President. WASHINGTON. March 3. Albert Strauss of New York, vice governor of the federal reserve board, tendered his resignation to President Wilson today. Ills term was to have expired in Octoj her, 1925. Robber Demands Poison for Suicide ST. PAUL, Minn., March .”>.—A bandit entered a drug store on I'niverslty ave nue last night and compelled Harry Sansby, or.e of the proprietors, at tho point, of a pistol, to give him some poison. The robber returned unarmed. “I wanted to die, but the poison didn’t work,” he said. ”1 am glad it didn't and I Intend to reform.” Sansby agreed to help the bandit “go straight.” The druggist said there would be no warrant issued. Spring Here —Can • Tell by Experience Spring is here! .T. W. Coffin, 1519 Lexington avenue, i is authority for this cheerful news. Mr. Coffin has nothing but tradition to guide him in his opinion, but it may be worth consideration. He even goes so far as to say be could find a robin if he had lime to look for one. During his discussion of his weather guessing success, he recalled many early-day weather experiences In Indianapolis. He compared the present winter with that of 185$. “I don’t care to run competition with the weather man, hut we old duffers have got it on him. We have experienced more winters and, you know, experience Js a great teacher," he said.

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Regular Little Boarders Already Arriving at New Social Center ■ >*. ■' v r “Star boarders” at new Daughters of Isabella nursery—Henry Cochran, left, and Mary Clark, right.

Slater M. Gregoire, matron at the new National Catholic Community center, 124 H est Georgia street, smiled as she introduced the first two visitor-boarders of the institution. “This is Henry Cochran, a regular boarder,” she said, ’and this is Mary Clark, who Is here just for today.” And Henry smiled rather bashfully, his idg eyes expressions!* and augeiic. Henry Is 4 years old. Mary la a pretty dark haired girl of 5. It was lunch hour. Baek iu the rear of the big blue playroom was a little lowtable, spread with bowls and cups. A dish of apples, red aud yellowish, stood on the table. There was a platter of bread .ind butter, spread lavishly with Jelly. Jelly so dear to the heart of boys like Henry. There was milk to drink, too, and crackers. JUST LIKE BIG FOLK!* THEY ACT. Henry and Mary enjoyed their meal. He didn’t mind sitting alongside Mary, and boy-Uke he asked question aft*,* question of his dark-haired playmate. Arrangements have been made to take care of a large number of children at the new social center, conducted under the auspices of the Daughters of Isahelltt. The day nursery is one of the features of the new community house Hitter M. Gregoire has been selected to

GERMANS GET MEAT FROM U. S. _ Government Reports Extensive Shipping by Packers. WASHINGTON, March 3.—Products of American packing houses are finding their way Into Germany, It was revealed today in figures compiled by tne department. of commerce showing tlie exports of meat products during January. This Is the first time since the begin, tilng of the world war that Germany Imports of meat products from this conn- I try nr* listed separately in the returns, j Germany's largest purchase of these commodities in January was lard, of which 1.218.64 b phunds, valued at $391,453, was shipped. Bacon to the amount | of 1,161.34s pounds, valued at $320,295, j was also shipped there in January, to I getlier with I.MH) pounds of oli*o oil.

WOMAN STRUCK | BY AUTOMOBILE Witnesses Free Driver, Say Victim’s Head Covered. ■ Mrs. Alice Weber. 84, of 1939 Belle- ! fontalne street, was taken to the Deaj coness hospital today suffering from a coneusiou of the brain and a had scalp ; wound received when she was struck by an automobile at Cornell avenue 'and Twentieth street. Tho auto was driven by M. A. Smith, 220-1 North Pennsylvania street. Smith is a salesman for the Mid-West Engine Company. The police who investigated were told he was driving slowly and that Mrs. Weber was wearing a shawl over her head, which probably prevented her from seeing the auto- j mobile. Lew’s Going- to Pick Best Jokes Tomorrow Lew Dockstader will know tomorrow j the two best Indianapolis Jokes. Lew will spring 'em Thursday night at I B. F. Keith's in addition to his many j other stories and Jokes. The winning jokes and the names of the writers will be given ip Thursday's ' Times. The winners will be the guests of Mr. j Dockstader at Keith’s Thursday night. All Jokes must be on the desk of the J Dramatic Editor of The Times by 9 a. m., j Thursday. WEATHER Local Forecast—Unsettled with rain and warmer tonight; Thursday colder, with rain, probably changing to snow. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m S3 7 a. m... 38 8 a. m 89 9 a. m 43 10 a. m 40 11 a. m 48 It (noon) 50 Sun sets today, 5:3#! rises tomorrow, |6:14; sets, 0:40. One year ago today, highest tempera- 1 ture, 08; lowest, 87.

, supervise the new home, and she has | taken up her duties with Joy in being able to care for little tots. “There will come other children to the nursery,” she said, "and we will soon have a roomful of toddling youngsters as people learn that we have such a place here." There is a long playroom with a play table, where the busy little hands can fondle dolls and toys. There is a lung blackboard, where Sister Gregoire will teacb the little folk how to read and draw and write. CRIBS PROVIDED IN SLEEPING ROOM. Over on the other side of the lower floor of the building is another big blue and white room, the bedroom, filled with little cribs. There Is a bathroom adjoining. where the grimy little bands and faces can be quickly scrubbed up for lunch hour. Mothers working downtown thus have an opportunity to leave their children during the day, safely cared for during their hours of employment. Other little ones may be boarded at the uursery permanently. Mrs. James Roeap is the regent of the Daughters of Isabella; Mrs. J. E. Eward is chairman of the house committee. Mrs. John XV. Trenck is chairman of the social service work. The new community house was formally opened Feb. 15. THE IDEA! 1 SCENE—L. S. Ayres music department Young minister sheepishly faces clerk. REPARTEE—"Have you got 'Sweet Kisses' ?" "Yes.” "How much?” "Ten cents." "I'll take one.’’ Minister plaluly fussed as clerk smiles and muses to herself over his brazenness. SUGAR INQUIRY AIMS AT PALMER Investigation Ordered by House Rules Committee.

WASHINGTON, March 3.—An investigation of Attorney General Palmer's handling of the Louisiana sugar situation, which is alleged to have resulted in Increasing the price from 11 to about 17 house rules committee. It will be conducted by the house judiciary committee. In asking for the investigation Representative Tinkham., Massachusetts charged that Palmer's action in regard to the Louisiana crop had increased the price of sugar all over the country,. Say Courier Carried Revolution Plans WASHINGTON, March 3.—lnstructions for organization of a bolshevist revolution in the United States and diamonds valued at three million rubles were found on a captured soviet courier bound from Moscow to New York, according to state department documents read today to the senate committee investigating Russian propaganda. Accused of Selling Woman Wood Alcohol Richard Rice's career in tbe wood alcohol business was interrupted by the police, according to their charges made against hint. He is held on a blind tiger charge, it being alleged that he sold a j half-pint of wood alcohol to a woman i living on East Twelfth street. Rice gave I bis home as 1008 East Eleventh street. (

Leap Year Boom Struck by Wedding Ring Famine

NEW YORK, March 3.—Following disclosures that the demand for marriage licenses has increased in all parts of the country during the first two months of leap year. It was learned here today there is a scarcity of wedding rings. A-shortage of gold and the growing demand, according to wholesale Jewelers, have combined to bring about the ring “famine." Prospects of combining the engagement and wedding rings into a special desigu which would both purposes, was discussed and it is probable the new combination en-gagement-wedding ring will become a reality. Jewelers stated.

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COURT RULES EVIDENCE IS INSUFFICIENT 38 of 135 Eliminated in Michigan Election Fraud Investigations. TURN IN CASE SURPRISE 38 of 135 ELIMINATED GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March The walls of the government’s case built up around respondents In the Newberry conspiracy trial continued to fell Wednesday morning when District Judge Sessions, on his own motion, dismissed tifteeen more respondents, following the sensational move of Assistant Attorney General Dailey Tuesday afternoon when lie asked for the dismissal of twenty three. These were discharged by the court with th* words “not guilty" wrUten after their names: Christian Broeck, prosecuting attorney. Muskegon. Albert F. Crawofrd, bank cashier. Evart. Fred J. Derrick, Saginaw. John W. Duun, judge of probate court, Arenac. Benjamin Gero, deputy game warden. Menominee. Alex C. Green, employed in the state capitol, Alpena. John Jones, prosecuting attorney, Ontonagon. Daniel C. Laughlin, Jackson: William i E. Lewis, Bay City; Samuel Odell, Shel- ! by: John C. Klttenhouse, Sheboygan; ! James Swain, Jackson: Lewis J. Thompson. Allegan; Arthur A. Wentz, Oscoda, and Paul Woodworth, Bad Axe. EVIDENCE HELD AS INSUFFICIENT. Judge Sessions said these respondents were discharged on the ground of insufficient evidence that they had a part In the conspiracy. The court's action came like a flash to the respondents and spectators, j Attorneys in the chsp had gathered, prepared to take up the arguments of j the defense to quash counts three, four, five and six. Attorney Martin W. Littleton was ready to proceed. BELIEVE OTHERS SHOULD BE FREED. Judge Sessions, taking his seat, said there was another matter he wished to bring before the court. 1 "I am satisfied after reading carefully the testimony that more respondents should be dismissed, more in addition to those who were discharged Tuesday on the motion of the government prosecutor,” said the Judge. The names were then read. SOCIALISTS TO HEAR FATE SOON State’s Final Blow Evaded by Accused New Yorkers. ALBANY, N. Y., March 3.—State’s counsel In the inquiry before the assembly judiciary committee, the outcome of whim will result either in reseating five socialist members or ousting them from tue assembly, today made a last try to prove that the socialist party in the United States contemplated formation of a third Internationale. With the stage set at the resumption of the investigation for the summing up preliminary to the closing of the probe. Martin Conbor. of counsel for the state, demanded that the socialists * procuro referenda submitted to the party's membership last fall which, he declared, “would show the attitude of the party toward the Moscow Internationale.” The >iate had subpoenaed the referenda ana the report of the executive committee of the socialist party on the carrying of the referenda by tbe party membe**sliip, but Morris Hiiiquit of counsel fo* the socialists, declared they could not produce them. Mr. Hiiiquit, however, explained the intent of the referenda to be that th* socialist party refused to take part H any international socialist congress from which the Russiaan communists were excluded. FOUND INJURED NEAR CAR TRACK Madison (Ind.) Man Picked Up by Citizen. Unconscious. Joseph Jennings. 55. of Madison, Ind.. was found lying unconscious near the street car tracks on Oliver avenue, near Madison avenue, at 6 o’clock this morning. The man was discovered, seriously Injured. bv T.ee Taylor, 534 Marlon avenue. Taylor, assisted by Ralph and Harry Longmelr. carried Jennings to Bredwater's grocery, 1130 Oliver avenue, and notified the police. Jennings partly regained consciousness, but could not make a positive statement. He said he thought he tried to get on a street car and fell off. He Is at the City hospital and suffering from a fracture of the skull. Jennings was on his way to the Nor--dyke & Marmon factory to ask for employment.

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