Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 259, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 March 1920 — Page 1

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INDIANA’S 20TH AUTO SHOW TO OPEN AT 7 P. M. Fair Grounds Building Transformed Into Fairy Land by Exhibitors. DISPLAYS NUMBER 138 show will open in a burst of splendor j tonight. The first glimpse of the fairyland which the Indianapolis Automobile Trade association has created in the great manufacturers' building at the state fair grounds will be offered the public at 7 o'clock. The last artistic touches were added to the show during the day. One hundred and thirty-eight exhibits. Including passenger cars, auto trucks, accessories and other creations of the auto- j motive industry, will be on display. After tonight the show will be open from jp n. hi. to 10:110 p. m. I\PK(T CROWDS TO BREAK RECORD. With exhibits far superior to those of any previous year, the' officials of the iDdianapoWs Auto Trades association confidently expect larger crowds to attend the show than ever beore. Every facility for the convenience of those who wish to attend has been arranged. Special street car service will be provided on College avenue. Central avenue and Illinois street car lines. Ample parking space has been provided *t the fair grounds for those who drive to the show. One of the features of the show is the “longest picture in the world." This picture is made up of many panels, reaching around the great building, a rontiuu pus scene being carried out. Numerous Japanese lanterns and other decorations add to the attractiveness of the show. Entertainment at the show, which is not provided by the boosters for indi vidual cars, will be provided by three “big time" Taudeville teams from Chicago. Two teams of “wandering musicians" win move about, playing as they go, aDd stopping now and then to give impromptu concerts. Ap. orchestra of young women will provide music from a platform erected in a prominent position. VOCAL VCMBERS 1 ROM ORCHESTRA. The traveling piayers are Reese and Brooks. string instrument artists, and Jlinnetti and Tiled 1, piano accordionists. The orchestra Is composed of six young women traveling under the name of Japet Adler and company. The members of the orchestra will vary their program with vocal numbers. Thursday has been designated “Theatrical day.” The trade association has On Page I'ive ) WILSON TAKES ANOTHER RIDE Braves Cold Air for Auto Trip Through Suburbs. WASHINGTON. March B.—President Wilson, for the second time within a week, today took a short motor trip. Tbs weather was a bit cold although the sun was shining brightly, and the president asked Dr. Grayson to arrange for an early motor trip through the aruburbs of Washington The president drove In an open car. Xast week he took a short trip In a fcJoeed car. Mrs. Wilson and Dr. Grayson sat on rher side of the president, who wore medium weight overcoat, a gray golf tap and a sweater. The car drove tireugh the residential section of the lty. Wllmer Bolling, brother-in-law of the president, was also a member of the party. The president appeared to be in excellent health and was chatting spiritedly with those in the party as they left the vchitehouse grounds. Cheers that went up ! from the bystanders were responded to by the president, who continually tipped bis cap and smiled. A swarm of secret service men gathered" 1:. front of the whitehouse before the president’s departure to prevent photographers from taking pictures of the pres ident as he left the grounds.

LEAPS FROM 11TH FLOOR OF HOTEL St. Louisan Plunges to Death in Detroit. DETROIT. March 8. —A man believed to be Charles J. Rodgers. .V>, district manager of the Federal Casualty Company of St. Lonis, jumped eleven stories to death early today from the window of his room In the Hotel Toller. He was seen in the lobby of the hotel at 2 a. m. much agitated. In his room the Gideon Bible was found open at the 23d chapter of Genesis, which describes the death of Sarah, wife of Abraham. New Hampshire Holds Primaries Tomorrow CONCORD. N. H„ March B.—New ' Hampshire tomorrow will hold the first state presidential primaries of the present campaign. Democratic candidates for delegate-at-large are unpledged, while of five cam didates for the four places as district delegates, three are pledged to Herbert Hoover. With the exception of one candidate for delegate-at-large, who has declared for Hiram Johnson, the republican forces generally flavor Maj. Gen. Leonard ; Wood. Calls on Lawyer and Is Arrested Ernest Hudson. 320 West New York street, was arrested today on the eighth | floor of the Law building by federal of- i fleers when he made a call on his lawyer to discuss matters concerning a divorce case, according to prohibition agents. A raid was made on Hudson's home Saturday night by agents of the prohibi tion department and Policemen Lansing. Drlnkut. Bernauer and Finney. A tengallon still was found in the basement which Is now being held in police head- j quarters. A beer keg equipped with coils was used for a condensor. Nineteen gallons of corn mash ready for the still were also found. Hudson is charged with j violating the prohibition law. *

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INCOMES—SUCH A NUISANCE! ALE one needs in order to be an income tax collector is the wisdom of Solomon, the mathematical brain of Aris totle and the disposition of Lew Dockstader. Under the present day stress of income tax collecting thee-- S-O.S----staff working at the . # ’ C .G-D federal building u' f s der the direction o. 11 H. M. Tebay, chief 1A of the Indlanapolit t .v,. division, inter nal revenue, daily lend y. assistancetoanever- “ V’-r increasing s t r e am of citizens, who appear in search of ~iir help after indulging in mental gymnastics over various tax reforms. They struggle up to the desks and weird and varied are the questions asked. “How much exemption is a bank robber allowed for wear and tear on equipment?” This question was propounded by one ambitious individual. “In that case, of course,” answered an unabashed collector, “We must take Into consideration original cost, upkeep, repair expenses, necessity, etc. Are you engaged in the profession? Your income lax information is confidential, you knot. - , but may be had by a court order from the head of the bureau at Washington.’ “Better put me down as a speculator, I cues, and let the wear and tear go.” -I- -I- -!- “Say, Mister, am I allowed exemption for theater tickets , ?v.ri<= > TXEA-ms bought to take my -"cwto g)rl t 0 the Bhow? It’s quite necessary U you know,” asked 1 budding young J-i \v f Romeo. W .iFfcr*— ***> "Nope," answered I the collector, “but Xfi-feSB I / you ke Pt track war taT ■ on suoh tickets it may be considered as a deduction from the general return.” -I- -!- -I----“Do I have to pay income tax on alimony?” ’twas a blushing widow. “It Isn’t required, alimony is a gift, not an income." -I- -!- -I----“Hello." “Hello, yourself.” "Can I deduct funeral expenses for my mother-in-law from my tax return?" “Sorry, but it can’t be done. Such collections should, however, come under the luxury tax.” -!- -!- -IHe was an overworked individual. “I have two wives, one of 'em divorced of course, and two families. Can I be considered the head of two households and be allowed sn exemption of $4,000?" "No, undey the law you are morally the bead of only one family and legally the head of another. Two thousand dollars 'ls the best I can do on exemption in your case.” A discreplf individual approached disguised in dark glasses and a cane. “I am a deaf ____________ dumb and blind cm sums-do i get beggar, by occupa- cxE-MPfio*i? tion of course. Do I have to pay iu come tax ?” *7/ “Yes, fill out this c? "I am a salesman filill and' ride in a IBMi=L duct doctor hills 1 b from my return ?” “We might grant you an exemption for war tax on liniment but not doctor bills. Serves you right for owning a flivver anyway.” A wife and a husband appeared each claiming to be the bead of a family and asking for a $3,000 exemption. “Under the law there can be only one head of the family and we can give only one of you the $2,000 exemption.” A whispered argument ensued which was won by friend wife. "I am the head of the house,” she said, “as per verbal agreement.” “Listen, Mister, I Just naturally can't remember how much 1 earned," stated oue half hopeful Individual. “It wouldn't be a bad idea to try real hard,” said the collector. “But suppose I cau't remember'#” “Oh, a small matter, the penalty for not paying a tax on all your Income merely amounts to a SIO,OOO fine and a year’s vacation in some friendly bastlle." •I- -I- -I* "But look at all -i i— ■ chewing gum I ooiGrET use," said one dainty stenog. It looks like I ought i to get exemption -• "No doubt you j should," agreed a , polite collector, tmHJ. But Uncle Sam „ won’t stand for it. i 11 '~'-i Besides, look at all the healthful exercises you get out of the gum.”

Kentucky Town Hit by $500,000 Blaze CATLETESBURG, Ky., March B.—Fire of undetermined origin today destroyed the principal block of the city, causing damage estimated at a half million dollars, with only a stjiall Insurance Railroads Win on Valuation Method WASHINGTON, March B.—The rali roads of the country in the supreme court today won their suit to compel the interstate commerce commission in fixing the valuation of the lines to accept the present value of right, of ways and terminals instead of the original cost. Socialists Invite Labor to Join Party MILWAUKEE, March 8. The socialist party today invited labor to join with it ( ln the approaching national campaign. The national executive committee, meeting here, agreed to ask labor organizations to send representatives to the national socialist convention in New York May 8. The date was changed from May 1 to permit extensive May day demonstrations throughout the country. Call It Cold Here? Look at the South ATLANTA. Ga.. March B.—With a temperature of 18 degrees above o*o today records for cold weather in March since 1S0S) were broken. Today lacked but 3 degrees of equaling the coldest day of the winter. Snow was reported as far south as Pensacola, Fla., and New Orleans, but it soon melted there. The weather bureau predicts a rapid rim of the mercury

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NEWS’ SCHEME AIMS TO TRICK DR. M’CULLOCH Trys to Mislead Democrat Into Belief Paper Is ‘for Him’ for Governor. PLAN WORKED BEFORE The same bipartisan methods by which the Indianapolis News and its group of republican satellites have for years interfered in the affairs of the democratic party in Indiana have again come to the front regardless of the recent expose of the long-concealed republican ownership of that paper. A paid representative of the News who is known as “confidential man” on its editorial staff has approached at least three Indianapolis democrats within the last weeik in an effort to make them believe that the News is dissatisfied with the prospects of the nomination of Warren T. McCray on the republican ticket for governor, and might, if proper arrangements are made, support a democratic candidate in event McCray won in the republican contest. SCHEME HAS WORKED BEFORE. The scheme is as old as the experience of Richard Smith, managing editor of the News, in Indians politics. It has been worked by the News with a varying degree of success ever since the tforesald Smith undertook to direct its political policies. When the News was posing as an independent paper and the general public did not know that Charles Fairbanks was the owner of a threefnufths Interest In It, the scheme worked well. Its prospects of success since it has been proved that the News never onn be democratic are rather dubious ir. the minds of most politician*, but apparently not in the minds of those who direct the News. For In the com plaeent belief that the public has forgotten the “xpose of the republican ownersh’p of the paper and the subsequent escape of Delavan Smith from prosecution in the federal court by the invocation of n technicality, the Newmanipulators have resorted to their old tricks. MAY BE SCHEME TO AID EKSLER. Whether the effort to barter its support Is advanced by the News in an attempt to force support of James W. Fesler for the republican nomination for governor, or is merely advanced for the purpose of making an Impression upon Carieton B. McCulloch remains to be determined. McCulloch is the unfortunate democrate who is being worked on by the News. Its representative is spreading the “dope” that its looks very much like McCray would be the republican nominee. In eveDf. of McCray’s nomination. he confides to democrats, the News might be induced to support the detuo(Continued on I’okc Sit.)

GEO. P. MAROTT DEAD, AGED 84 Retired Business Man Succumbs to Long Illness. George MU Marott, 84. veteran Indianapolis business man, died this morning at bis borne. 918 North Alabama street Death was due to nephritis, be having been confined to his bed for six month*. Mr. Marott. who was born In Darentry, Kngland. saw in America a land of opportunity. Stories of the advancement of young men reached his English town, and he left the land of his fathers to make his fortune In this country. toi,p or INDIANAPOLIS. Friends fold him of the growth of Indianapolis, pointed out its geographical and economic advantages, and so he came to the capital city of Indiana, picked out a business location just north of Washington street on Pennsylvania street and went Into the shoe business in April, 1875, just four months after he arrived in this country. Therefore oh one of the pioneer business men of Indianapolis he grew’ up with the city. Older business men tei! of his constant efforts to develop his business, his increasing circle of acquaintances, his friendliness that won him more friends. RETIRED AFTER 22 YEARS' WORK. Then after twenty-two years of hard work Mr. Marott retired, and for twentythree years he has not been engaged in business. His son, George J. Marrot, established the shoe selling business on Washington, street, following the principles laid down by his successful father. lie is survived by his widow and seven children—George J. Marott, Joseph K. Marott, Edwin J. Marott and Mrs. Catherine Keller, all of Indianapolis; Mrs. H. D. Eichholtz, Louisville, Kv., and Mrs. Elizabeth Burt and Mrs. Ellen Andrews, both of London, England. Funeral services will he held Wednes day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of George J. Marott, 3268 Washington boulevard. Friends may view the remains at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Marott home. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Britain to Liquidate Share in 1915 Loan LONDON, March S. Formal announcement that Great Britain will liquidate her share of the Anglo-French loan of 1915, made in the United States in 1915, was made in commons this afternoon by Chancellor of the Exchequer Austen Chamberlain. The total loan is $500,000,000. of which Great Britain owes $250,000,000. Declines to Call lowa Legislature Ins MOINES, la., March B.—Gov. W. L. Harding today declined to Is&ue a call for a 'special session of the legislature to consider code revision, primary suffrage for women, revision of the school laws or soldier aid legislation, us had been suggested by some statelegislators. Indianapolis Man in $10,000,000 Deal AUSTIN. Tex.. March 8.- The Walker Consolidated Petroleum Company of Dallas, capital stock of $10,000,000 was chartered today. The incorporators and the board of directors included : D. S. Menasco and H. F. Campbell, Indianapolis; J. R. Francis, Flint, Mich.

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ALLIES BA TTLE IN CONSTANTINOPLE -i--!•-I- -t--i-.-i- -i--i--i- -I--I*-I- -I--l--i- -i*-i--I- -i--i--i- / -i--i--i- -I--I--I- ' -ir -i- -i*. * - Villa Loots and Burns Train; Carries Off American Citizen for Ransom

REBEL LEADER AGAIN ON WAR PATH IN MEXICO Holds U. S. Engineer Prisoner After Robbing Other Passengers. KILLS SEVERAL PERSONS WASHINGTON, March B.—Frnnclsco Villa is “on the warpath" in Chthuhua, according to official dispatches received here today. On March 4 he captured a train near Chihuahua, kidnapped Joseph Williams, an American engineer, and made a speech threatejiing to take other trains and towns in that section at will, a state department message received today said. Williams is held for ransom. The attack on the train was made by a florep of 150 armed men, under the personal direction of Villa, according to the state department. A number of persons on the train were killed by the bandits, although there were no reports of injury to Americans. R. W. Black, an American salesman, and Robert J. Peltier, another American, were robbed. The train was burned. Black gave the following account to James B. Stewart, American consul at Chihuahua City : "Tw-o explosions derailed the engine. About half the guard of flftv were killed. was hung and about five Mexican passengers, attempting to escape were shot. Joseph Williams, an American. was carried off for ransom, while myself and Robert J. Peltier, another Amef.can. and al! other passengers were robbed and set tree. The entire train was looted and then burned.” EL PASO DISPATCHES CONFIRM STORY F.L PASO, Tex., March 8 Report of the capture by “rancho” Vtlia, of Joseph Wiliam*. American citizen, for $50.000 ransom, was reiterated today by passengers mi the 111-fated train’ dynamited near last Thursday. A few survivors reaching Jnaret state! Villa's band of more than .100 well-mounted and well armed followers killed twenty soldiers of the train guard, two Mexican trainmen, and several Mexican passenger*. An unfathomable feature of the survivor’s story was Villa's motive in permitting Robert .T. Peltier of Nogaiea, Aria., a passenger, to go free after condenning film to be shot. Villa addressed the survivors, saying be was not a robber and assassin, but was fighting for civil liberty, and would spare the remaining passengers out of honor for the memory of Gen. Felipe Angeles, Villas former comrade exeenteff by the Cnrr.Tnzlsta* in Cbihanhua tTty several months ago. MEXICANS PLAN HUNT FOR VILLA JAUBEZ, Mex., March B.—Mexican federal troops \fere reported mobilizing today preparatory to an attempt to round up Francisco Villn, reported to he oper atlng with a bandit force within fifty miles of the American border.

BANDIT FLORES PUT TO DEATH AGFA PRTETA. Mexico. Mar ti 8 The notorious rebel chief and bandit. Mateo Flores, who for the last five years terrorized the state of Tamaullpn* and committed more than 200 murders, has been executed In the presence of h!s wife nud three daughters. It was stated today In dispatches. His execution followed a court-martial Sunday. BRITAIN WON’T SELL U.'S. LAND West Indies Proposition Is Attributed to McAdoo. LONDON. March 8. Premier Lloyd George announced In the house of com mons this afternoon that the British government will not sell nor barter any portion of the West Indies to the I nlted States. The proposal that Great Britain turn ,over West indies possessions to the United Stales In payment of her war debt came from the United States and is attributed to former Secretary of the Treasury W. G. McAdoo. LAW COMPLICATES SECOND M ARRIAGE Former Miss Kelly's Husband Held Not Divorced. Mrs. James J. Gormley, formerly Miss Helen Kelly of Indianapolis is in an unusual predicament. The divorce of tier husband from his first wife has been declared void, according to a dispatch received here from Danvllie, 111., and she, therefore, is married to n married man. Miss Kelly's father was Michael Kelly, Jr., engaged in the coal business here. It Is said she received more than SIOO,OOO from his estate and $112,000 from her grandfather's estate. She married James J. Gormley, a Los Angeles chauffeur, Jan. 10. if is said, three days after he had obtained a dl pvorce from first wife at Las Vegas, New Mexico. He has been arrested at Danville, 111., on a charge of obtaining his divorce by fraud and misrepresentation. and It is said the divorce has been set aside, making the marriage to Miss Kelly illegal. Milas Kelly is said to be visiting reia fives In Indianapolis. Her attorney. Thomas D. McGee, today refused to talk about the case. Defend Dry Law Before High Court WASHINGTON. March 8. The valid ity of constitutional prohibition is being fought out In n legal abttle of attor neys for the federal government, the dry states, the wet states and the liquor interests In the United Stales supreme court today. A decision is not expected before April or later. As the court) met Elihu Root filed a brief for the United States Brewers' association. supporting the contention of Rhode lilaud.

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THEY'RE COIN' TO MEASURE FEET But for One Night Only and for Purpose , as You’ll See. Horrois! Girls, If you're going to the "sock social’’ at the Brookside Park United Brethren church Wednesday night wear | jour best pair of stockings. And don't be shocked if you're asked to show your feet at the door. They’re liable to measure 'em to determine your pdmlHston flee. , Keeping In step with the feature of party the ladles’ Bible class of the church, which is staging the "sock social." today announced that men will he required to Pay 2>4 cents for each inch of their feet. Thus if a man has two sized ten "kicks" he will be required to pay 50 cents. But In order to prevent short reports on the size of the pedals there will be a couple of experts with a tape measure on hand. Their duty will he tc uicasufe feet. Os course If they run longer thou ten Inches it will be up to the owners to pay accordingly. And the wotnhn! Yes, it is reported they will be required t.o give exact sizes. If there is nnj’ question about their sizes wel. then they're subject to the tape measure, too. The proceeds of the evening will go to the church fund. James B. Parsons is pastor of the church, which Is located at 10R5 Olney street. Mrs. Ella Dixou is president of the Bible class and Mrs. Will O. Maxon. HAUGH DOESN’T SHOW IN COURT .Judge Orders Prosecutor to In- * sure His Appearance,.1. Guy Haugh, former haberdasher, failed to appear in criminal court today as prosecuting witness against his for- ! mer wife, Mrs. Marguerite Haugh, who Is charged with shooting him with intent to kill. It was explained that the sheriff had been unable to find Haugh to summon him ns a witness. Judge Collins con tlnued the case for ton" days and an es- ! fort will be made to force llnugb to appear against his former wife. Mrs. Haugh, it is charged, shot at her husband last summer while he was in the Horace Wood garage, 216 North j Meridian street. Judge Collins instructed Claude Worley, special Investigator for the grand jury, to produce Mr. Haugh -in court and place him under bond if necessary to insure his appearance when the case is again called Mrs. Haugh appeared to be highly agitated when Mr. Haugh did not arrive. Apparently she desires a speedy trial of"the cause. She was accompanied to court by a j number of prominent Indianapolis oiti- j zens and by <yie of her small .children. |~PfHE WEATHER^ Local Forecast—Fair and warmer tonight and Tuesday; lowest temperature tonight about 25. HOI KLY TEMPERATURE. fi a. m. t 2 7 a. 13 H a. m 17 11 a. m 21 10 a. in 24 11 a. in 2(i 12 (noon) 2K 1 p. ni 32 2 p. in 33 , Sun sets today, 5:41; rises tomorrow, 6:06; sets, 5'45. One year ago today, highest temperature, 40; lowest, 31. Jdillliunal weather reports on Market j page.

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MOTHER At*D 4 BATTLE FLAME Escape Home, but Two Tots Die After Struggle. MUSKEGON, Mich., March B.—With her clothing ablaze, Mrs. Hartly Roe of Muskegon succeeded In carrying her four children from her burning home early today but not before two of them had been burned fatally. One of the victim* was a 9 months-old baby and the other a 3-year-old daughter. It ia feared that the mother aud another of the children will die. DANIELS ASKS 27,000 RECRUITS Secretary Says Compulsory Training Is Not Necessary. WASHINGTON, March B.—Compulsory training will not be necessary for the navy. Secretary of the Navy Daniels today told the bouse naval affairs committee. Daniels asked for authority to recruit 27,000 reservists each year to serve one jeer and then revett to the Inactive reserv*. "A large reserve is necessary," Daniels sf.id. "When tha emergency arises it vill then be too hue to begin enrollment.*. Vo could not have manned the ships ami entried on the last war without the reserves. "These reserves should be given periodical training in pence time to qualify them for duty afloat, because lt_ls the seagoing reserve that is needed. “A fleet of merchant ships as well as of battleships must be available. Battleships alone can not fight a naval campaign. In time of war mechaut ships and fighting ships are all part of the great war machine. The reserve for the ! combatant ships of the navy must therefore be obtained from other sources. ‘•The bureau of navigation has asked congress for authority to employ 27,000 reservists.” Daniels said. "The employ- j rueut of these men practically constitutes a one-year enlistment. I wish to approve the recommendations for training reserves made by the bureau of navigation." 47 Lives Saved as Lake Steamer Sinks MILWAUKEE. March S.—Tho Pere Marquette line steamer No. 3. a 900-ton passenger and freight packet steamer, sank half a mile off the entrance to the ' harbor at Ludington, Mich., at 1 o’clock this morning. The crow, numbering thirty-live per- I sons, and about a dozen passengers, were I rescued. The steamer left Milwaukee j Sunday in company with car ferry No. IS.! Both vessels became fast in the ice off j the entrance to the harbor at Ludington. ' The shock of striking the Ice is thought to have torn a hole in the wooden packet vessel. The passengers and crew made their way aersss the ice in the darkness: to the car ferry. % • Cities Show Gain in Three States WASHINGTON, March 8. —The census bureau today announced tho following j preliminary census figures: Everett, Wash., 1920 population, 27,014; 2,800, or 11.3 per cent increase. Ottumwa, Ta., 1920 population, 23,003;. 991. or 4.5 per cent Increase. Lewiston. Me.. 1920 population, 1j't.707; ; 3,100, or 20.8 per ceut increase. /

HUNGER IN TRAIN OF SNOWDRIFTS Neu' England Faces Food Crisis , Boston Milk Famine. BOSTON, March B.—Completely isolated by huge snow drifts, hundreds of families In northern Maine. New Hampshire and Vermont today faced a food crisis because of the suspension of all railroad and trolley transportation In that section. Milk trains from the farming regions to the north have failed to battle their way through the drifts and Boston is faced with a milk famine. Hundreds of passeugers are reported marooned aboard stalled trains. INDIANA’S RAIL EXPORT R ATE UP House Asked to Investigate New Eastern Tariffs. WASHINGTON. March B.—The fight being waged by the midwest, southern and southeastern states against freight rates which, it is alleged, militate against those sections, was advanced a step today when Representative Benjamin F. Welty of Oh>!o filed a resolution in the house calling upon the interstate commerce commission to furnish all copies of letters and complaints bearing upon the case. 4F Under rates established by order of the director general of railroads the territory comprising Ohio, Indiana and southern Michigan was granted in 1919 the same export rate via New Orleans as New York. The eastern railroads have given notice to the interstate commerce commission of a demand that these rates be changed to conform with what they were prior to Dec. 31. 1919, when the new rate went into effect. Welty’s resolution was referred to the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. ALLIES TAKE UP WILSON’S NOTE Main Conditions on Adriatic Issue Held Acceptable. LONDON. March B.—The main conditions of President Wilson's latest note In the Adriatic controversy are acceptable to Premier Lloyd George, It Is learned from an authoritative source. The* note was taken under consideration by Premier Lloyd George and the allied - foreign ministers this morning. CLERK GONE; SO*S $30,000. HERMOSILLO, Mexico, March B.—En- I rique Espanosa, a clerk in the office of the state of Sinaloa, has disappeared ; with $30,000 of the state's fund, it w*as j reported here today. A French woman . left with him. Church Is Robbed of Linen and Wine Burglars do not even respect a church. John Bennington notified Patrolman Thomas today that thieves had broken into the Holy Innocents church, 902 Fletcher avenue. Linen valued at SSO was missing. A large quantity of wine used for sacramental purposes also wag stolen.

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20,000 FRENCH AND BRITISH ATTACK TURKS ‘Extensive Military Demonstration’ Breaks Out at Ottoman Capital. MARTIAL LAW DECLARED LONDON, March B.—Allied and Turkish forces have clashed in Constantinople, official messages today declared. Martial law has been declared, the message said, and 20,000 British, French and Italian troops made “an extensive military demonstration.” The Turks resisted and fighting followed. No details of casualties were given. MASS ALLIED TROOPS AT STRATEGIC POINTS, / An alllied army of 60,000 men la being concentrated at Constantinople and in adjacent Turkish territory, it was learned this afternoon. These troopa are being massed at strategic points as a result of a unanimous agreement reached among the allies. - Units from fleets of the various allied 1 powers are collecting in the Sea of Mamora with Coastitinopie lying within easy range of their guns. British troops in Egypt and Palestine are reported to have been ordered to Constantinople. Detachments of allied troops that werd being held in the near cast are being moved closer to the Turkish capital as a result of the critical situation that has developed. HOME DRAPTS \ IN READINESS. Home drafts in England are being held in readiness for service.A Geneva dispatch to Daily Express today quoted a former member of the Turkish chamber of deputies, who is a member of the young Turk committee, as saying: “When the allied naval and military forces occupy Constantinople general war by the Mohammedans against the Christians will begin.” The “new allied note to Turkey on Saturday, containing drastic terms, will be followed by drastic action If necessary,” said the Daily Telegraph today. “British initiative and the threat to occupy Constantinople startled Franco, but French opinion is understood to have undergone a complete revulsion regarding the Turks after the massacre of Christians in Cilicia. There is a tendency on the part of Italy to abstain from action, limiting her part in the new allied attitude toward Turkey to diplo- ! matic cotope ration.” Great Britain is reported to have sent a direct query to both France and Italy asking if they would take joint aetlou for the occupation of Constantinople. I-arge forces of allied troops are being held at Saionidi. Batoum and in Anatolia for use at Constantinople and elsewhere In Turkey if needed. SOjOOO MORE TROOPS ON WAY TO ALLIES TARIS. March B.—British and Italian reinforcements are en route to Constantinople and will swell the allied garrison in Turkey to 50,000 troops, the Matin said today. The 50,000 troops in Turkey, it added, will not include the 5.000 French soldiers now on duty in the Balkans.

ALLIES FACED BY 43fi00 TURKS WASHINGTON. March S. —Forty-three thousand Turkish troops are under arms In the area in which 20,000 French. British and Italian solidors are reported to have clashed with the sultan's men, acceding to information here today. This is the strength of the Turkish regular array, which is said to lie concentrated in Constantinople and Anatolia. No official word of the reported outbreak of fighting in Constantinople had reached here, but military men have been expeettng a fight. TIRE PRICES UP 15 TO JO PCT. Leading Manufacturers Announce Increase. Automobile tire prices today were advanced from 15 to 20 per cent by the agencies of large tire manufacturing plants in Indianapolis. The increase Is geneeral over the country. Increased cqsts of materials, higher wages to workers and "general conditions" are given as the reason for the Increase in a dispatch received here from New Y'ork. At the Firestone branch it was reported that the largest increase would be felt in the.larger sized cord and fabric tires. Tubes, (too, conic iu on the advance. Other tire agencies have been notified that new schedules of prices is coming, but they had not been received today. The new prices are effective immediately. KING SPEEDS GEDDES ON WAY Farewell Audience Given New Ambassador to U. S. LONDON, March B. Sir Auckland Geddes, new British ambassador to the United States, was received in audience today bj- King George, preparatory to Sir Auckland's departure for Washington. In addition to his annual salary of 2.500 pounds, Sir Auckland will receive 17.500 pounds yearly for expenses. Premier Lloyd George announced In commons this afternoon. The English pound sterling is now worth $3.56 in American coin. Fall From Ladder Fractures Skull Robert France, 35, 951 Y& Paca street, suffered a fracture of the skull this afternoon when he fell from a ladder while at work on anew building at 937 Ft. Wayne avenue. He is at tho City hospital. where his condition is reported critical. His head struck foremost.