Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 312, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 May 1920 — Page 1

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COLLINS PASSES JUDGMENT ON WRONGEDITOR Disregards Information as to Who Is Responsible in Contempt Case. UP TO SUPREME COURT By ROBERT A. BUTLER, Editor of The Times. The supreme court of Indiana will be called on to determine whether Claris Adams, Marion county's spineless prosecutor, through the agency of James A. Collins, judge of the criminal-court, can select whom he pleases of the staff of The Times on which to visit his ire for truthful and proper criticism of his misconduct as a public official. Tn accordance with a prearranged plan, the settings for which became evident Friday, Judge Collins today fined James L. Kilgallen, managing editor of The Times, SIOO and costs and added a ten-day jail sentence in each of the two contempt proceedings which Adams brought against Mr. Kilgallen. as managing editor of The Times, about two weeks ago. Appeal was immediately taken and Mr. Kilgallen gaTe $2,000 bond. These are the eases In which Adams has insisted on holding Mr. Kilgallen responsible, regardless of the fact that he did not have any part in the preparation of the alleged contemptuous articles, did not have power to prevent publication of them and did not actually have any part In their utterance. The alleged contemptuous articles, which Adams resented sufficiently to bring to the notice of the court In a sworn statement, were written by Mr. Bptler and published by him In accordance with his authority as editor of The Times. Adams was well aware of this fact, but rather than bring the contempt proceedings against the responsible party and thereby give the responsible party an opportunity legally to prove what He knows of the proceedings in the grand jury room of Marlon county and in other activities of Adams, the prosecutor insisted on citing Mr. Kilgallen. When the court was informed by Mr. Kilgallen as to who was responsible for the articles, he brushed the information aside by referring to tbp‘conditions / that existed more than a year ago. and under the theory that permits the court to Nw facH. he attempts to hold that Mr. Kilgallen is responsible for all publications In The Times. Mr. Kilgallen does not attempt to shirk responsibility, and does not express disagreement with the policy of The Times to tell the truth about criminal court proceedings, whether they reflect credit or discredit on officials. But it Is beyond all reason to believe that in this enlightened community a man may be held responsible, criminally, for the actions of another when those actions are ont of his control. Yet this is the situation that has been presented to the public by the action of Judge Collins in upholding Claris Adams’ attempt to bring a summary end to the scries of disclosures that are sure to follow the citation of the editor of The Times for contempt tn connection with the editorial opinions O* this paper relative to the manner it. which Adams, by arrangement with an other, permitted Charles W. Rollinson to enter the grand Jury room and there examine at least four witnesses in bebfclf of his clients. Benson and Hatrv I’a? sons. Fortunately there Is a supreme court in Indiana to which such affairs as these may be appealed. Such an app>.it been arranged ..nil evei.r s lly be known that Justice still prevails in Indiana. They were editorial In their nature and as sach were under the control of the editor, rather than under the control of Mr. Kilgallen, the managing editor, who has control over the news articles in The Times.

3,000,000 TONS COAL SHY WEEK Lack of Cars Blamed for Serious Lag in Production. WASHINGTON, May B.—Bituminous coal production now is running short aproxtmately 3.000,000 tons a week, or about 25 per cent under the present demands. according to reports to the United States geological survey. Railroad car shortage is blamed for the short coal production. The outlaw railroad strike is responsible for a great part of the car shortage, officials said. Chairman Kendall of the car service division, American Railway association, said terminal crews are now from 10 to 45 per cent short in many cities. "The strike is interfering with movements chiefly in Cleveland, Chicago, Toledo, St. Louis, New York, Buffalo, Pittsburg and t some extent in Kansas (Tty," Kendall said. Coal shortage is having a serious effect on the operations of mills throughout Ohio and Indiana, according to reports received here. Bituminous coal demand now ranges from 10,000,000 to 11,00*1,000 tons a week. Sow production fell off when the strike got well started is shown by ehe reports to the geological survey, according to which the production has ranged like ttjt; Week ending April 17, 7,563,000 tons. April 24, 8,485,000 tons. May 1, 8,898,000 tons. - Demand Release of * Sinn Fein_Prisoners LONDON. May B.—lrish agitators here today continued their campaign to obtain release of all Sinn Fein prisoners held in Wormwood Scrubbs prison. Fifty-two of the hunger striking prisoners were released when exhausted from their self-enforced fast, Irish leaders said, while 127 still were in the prison in a serious condition.

Major in Denim Sets London Pace LONDON, May B.—The overall movement had 6truck London with force today. Maj. J. R. Pretyman-Newman, M. P.. chairman of the middle class nnion, set the example when he appeared in the house of commons yesterday clad in a suit of bine denim. The suit, made by an expert tailor, coat less than $6, "he said. The middle class union, he told newspaper men, has taksn proper precautions to prevent profiteering In denim In event the cloth becomes popular.

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When did the first interurban run into Indianapolis and over what line? The first interurban made its Initial trip into the city from Columbus over the Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern line on Jan. 1, 11)00. Why does Indianapolis attract automobile racing enthusiasts? One of the greatest motor speedways In the United States is located here. It was the first large speedway built In this country, and here, annually, is conducted the premier American automobile racing events. Drivers from all over the world compete. How many gallons of water a minute pour over the cascades of the monument? Over each of the cascades on the east and west sides of the monument 7,000 gallons flow every minute. , (Series Number Seven.)

LOCAL GIRL, 19, NEAR DEATH IN CHICAGO PACT Mrs. Ruth Rollins One of Two Found Suffering From Mercury Poison. ‘CAN’T LIVE AND BE FAIR’ CHICAGO, May B.—Mrs. Ruth Rollins, 19, of Indianapolis, is reported dying in St. Luke’s hospital here today, with another woman, in one of the strangest death pacts In the history of the city. The two women were found in a south side rooming house. A note read: “We are taking our own lives. It is for us to live and be fair to the world. ‘We are despondent. “God forgive us.” The other woman gave her name as Mrs. reima O'Hara, 23. of Detroit. Physicians at the hospital have diagnosed the poison taken by the women us hi hloride of mercury. This is a slow, deadly potsor.. It may be several days before it can tie determined if Ihe potion wiM be fa tal. Both women are In a serious condition. Physicians say It is possible the poison had been in their stomachs for some time. Mrs. Rollins was registered with M,V O'Hara as Mrs. Robbins at a loop hotel. It is believed the two went to the south side address believing they could carry out their suicide plans without being discovered. Mrs. Rollins is said to have a brother. Louis Harman, in St. Paul, Minn. SAYS WCMAN IS RUTH ROLAND Ben D. Burrows, a street car conductor living at the Southern hotel, said todaV he believed the M*s. Ruth Holl'ns mentioned in the Chicago dispatch is Ruth Roland, who formerly lived at the Stubbins hotel. According to Burrows, the woman came to Indianapolis from Cincinnati, where her stepmother is said to live. While in Indianapolis she worked at the Troy restaurant, leaving last fall to go to Chicago. Burrows says she was marriel to a man named Frantz, although she did not live with him sad did not use Lis name. STRUCK BY AUTO RESCUINGCHILD Mother, Rushing to Daughter, Fails to See Ma chine.

While attempting to rescue her 10-year-old daughter from the path of a street car, Mrs. Albert Gray, 738 North Billevjew avenue, wa s struck by an automobile driven by C. F. Stout, 315 East Market street. The accident occurred in front of 253* West Michigan street. Mrs. Gray was taken to her borne in an ambulance. | It was said her condition is not serious. The child was not h,urt. Begin on New Auto Parts Plant Soon Building operations will be started I soon on an SIB,OOO automobile accessory factory on the northeast corner of Rural street and Newton avenue, according to R. B. Pafrott, who has obtained a city permit for the building. The Warwick apartments on the west f-ide of North Talbott avenue, south of fw.enty-second street, have been purchased by Robert A. Daugherty from John T. Sawyer for $51,000. 2 Enter Guilty Pleas to Criminal Charges Defendants recently Indicted by the Marion county grand jury were arraigned In the criminal court today. The following pleaded not guilty: George Dennihycie, charged with forgery; Fred Hill, burglary; Joseph C. McCullough. burglary and grand larceny; Leonard Roe, burglary; Lawrence Kiefer, vehicle taking; Allen Moores and Edward Moorefi burglary and grand larceny; Fannie Thomas alias Billie Tal bott, receiving stolen goods; William Bole and George Curry, rape. Samuel Miller pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal assault, and Georgs Hodges to false pretense. Washington Bread Goes Up 2 Cents WASHINGTON, May B.—Announcement was made here today that the price of a fourteen-ounce loaf of bread will be increased from 8 cents to 10 cents on Monday. Seize Cairo Students in Blackhand Plot LONDON, May B.—Numerous students have bet Jen arrested, at Cairo as the result of Ithe discovery of a black band conspiracy, according to a news agency dlspatcm

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ANTI-JEWETT MEN CLAIM 111 COMMITTEEMEN Only 66 of 177 Conceded to to Hendrickson, Organization Favorite. HODGIN LOOMS STRONG BULLETIN. Reginald Sullivan was unanimously elected democratic county chairman this afternoon. Harry Hendrickson was elected county chairman by the republicans. Representatives of the anti-Jewett faction of the republican party claimed 111 of the 177 precinct committeemen as the latter assembled In the criminal court room this afternoon to form a county and a district orgunlzution. Police guarded the doors as the committeemen assembled. The committeemen Wore budges Indicating whether they favored Harry Hendrickson, organization candidate, for county chairman, or Dr. B. E. Hodgin, anti organization candidate. COLORED MEN FAVOR lIOIHdM. Most of the colored committeemen wore Hodgin badges. Prominent amohg those who wore Hendrickson budpes and who * k an active part In the con\ention was C laris Adams, Marlon county prosecutor. Charles O. Roemler, Seventl district chairman, Is the organization candidate for re-election, and Arthur R. Robinson Is the anti-Jewett candidate for district chairman. TODAY'S MEETING CRUCIAL TDT. The meeting of precinct committeemen, all of whom were named In the primary Tuesday, was the crucial test of whether the anti-Jewett faction of the party would be able to obtain a foothold in the organization. Judging from badges worn by the committeemen, they were about evenly divided. While the candidates of the antis for county offices lost in the primaries they are insisting that they elected a majority of the precinct committeemen. STIFF FIGHT SINCE PRIMARY, Both the organization and the nntl-or-ganizatlon factions have been worklug since the primary to line up the precinct commiteemen who were elected. Prior to the primary each faction of the party had two slates in the field. A fight also was expected to develop In the meeting of democratic precinct committeemen nt the Denison hotel DEMOCRATS HAVE TWO CANDIDATES. There is a sharp contest for county chairman, James E. Berry and Reginald Sullivan being tho candidates, although no line has been drawn between two factions as was the case of the republicans. The democrats also expected to name a district chairman. It was said that A. Charles Sallee, the present district chairman, probably would be renamed. District and county chairmen are being named by both parties throughout tho state in preparation for a re organization, as provided by law.

Syrians Leave for U. S. in Big Numbers BEIRUT, Syria, May B.—lt is estimated that since the armistice 150,006 persons have emigrated from Syria. During the first nineteen days of March, 1930, the American consulate dealt with more applications from persons wishing to emigrate to the United States than during the whole of any one year previous to the war. SII,OOO Clover Yield From 40-Acre Field LANGFORD, S. D„ May B.—B. L. Boland, of Independence township, has found the raising of clover to be a profitable business. On a forty-acre clover field Boland expects to realize nearly SII,OOO. Last fall he sold $4,500 worth of seed and still has about 600 bushels with a vdlue of nearly $6,000. Strange Gas Fells Nine in Chicago CHICAGO, May 8. —Authorities Investigated the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Deforest here today to ascertain the source of a strange gas which overcame nine persons last night. Members of two families and two physicians were among the victims. John Saxon, Your Son Willard Is Dead! A telegram was received from Marion, Ind., today by the police department asking that John Saxon be located and informed that his son Willard is dead there. Saxos formerly was employed as a salesman by, the John D. Bright Wholesale Grocer Company here.

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SAYS CONGRESS ALL POWERFUL IN WAR TIMES Simms’ Argument in Coal Case That Lever Act Is Constitutional. HUGHES’ PLEA STRONG Maintaining that the Lever act is ! constitutional and that It is still in force, Dan W. Simms, special assistant United district attorney, today took up the argument for the government on a motion to quash the indictment against 125 coal operators and miners filed in federal court yesterday. Charles Evans Hughes, chief counsel for the defense, completed his argument on the motion today. Mr. Hughes insisted that the Lever aet w* class legislation of the most offenstvo : character and rcJlenittMl his former statements to the effect that it Is in direct violation of the constitution of the United States. CONTENDS IT DOESN'T APPLY TO COAL CASI 4. It was further said by Mr. Hughes that congress did not apply or intend to apply, the law to a situation similar to that on which the coal indictment Is based. He cited the fuel administration authorized in section 25 of the act anil maintained that the special regulations . for governing the coal Industry Included | In the provisions for the administration, j superseded the general provisions con- | talned In other sections of the Lever act. The president of the United States was authorized to establish certain rules and regulations governing the coal industry, according to Mr. Hughe*, and for this reason he maintained that congress did not Intend that the general provisions of the Lever act should pertain to the j coal industry. .QUOTES REGULATIONS OF Ft EL ADMINISTRATION. Mr. Hughes quoted from regulations ! established by the fuel administration and showed thereby that Die regulations themselves limited the distribution of coal by establishing certain zones in all , portions of the United States. Tho fuel administration was placed tn : effect on Aug. 23, 1017, and remained 1u force until June of lDlS), when restrictions were lifted. However, the fuel administration win : once more placed in effect April t, 1920. Mr. Hughes maintained that the j offenses alleged In the indictment were charged during a pertod when the fuel administration "ns In effect and for that reason the Indictment Is Invalid under the le*ver act. Kaeh eount In the IndWment was objected to by Mr Hughes during his summing up of the argument. He held that the provisions under which the counts were brought were vague and uncertain and objected to all counts based on section 4 on the grounds that there was no penalty provided for violation of that section. Following Mr. Hughes’ argument, S. D. Miller, counsel for the coal operators, a rote and said that no substance of the situation had been overlooked by Mr, Hughes and rested his motion to'quash on the argument presented. “The underlying principles In our coni tention have been made to stand out like snow-capped peaks by Mr. Hughes,'* he said, “and nothing additional can be said for the defendants at the present time unless as an echo to a great and ringing bell.” Mr. Simms, on taking up the argument In behalf of the government, paid a tribute to the excellence of Mr. Hughes’ convincing argument and opeued tho government contention In support of tho : Lever act CITES WAR-TIME POWER OF CONGRESS. He held It was constitutional and that the charges made in the Indictment were sufficient and binding. The power of congress during war is unlimited, Mr. Minima maintained, and it. may pass any law tor the succelsful ! prosecution of the war. Mr. Hughes' contention that the Lever 1 act was class legislation was disputed by Mr. Simms, who said there was no i rule prolillbting congress from passing 1 legislation pertaining to any certain class | oh element during times of war. j At this Juncture Judge Anderson asked ; Mr. Simms if congress could pass u law i taxing all persona over five feet and ! eight Inches In height. | The attorney admitted that he was not I clear on this point, j MAYS ACT DOESN'T NEED ANCESTORY. In replying to Mr. Hughes' statement to th eefft>ct that the Lever act was without ancestry a dnuot based ou any previous line of legislation, Mr. Simms maintained that It rested on the definition of Its provisions and did not need an ancentry. He said, In referring to allegations on the part of the defense that the law Is vague, uncertain and Indefinite; that even assuming this to be a fact. It Is within tbe power of congress to make a law on charges can be mad* of conspiracy to commit au offense which may be vague and uncertain. The fifth amendment to the constitution was cited to show that any offense against tho law must be clearly defined In such a manner that the accused may know just what limitations of activity he Is under. > Mr. Simms pointed to the provisions in the indictment charging that there was a

conspiracy to violate the law and held that such provisions were valid, even though tUe offenses specified may be vague and uncertain. JUDGE ASKS HIM ANOTHER QUESTION. Judge Anderson then interposed a question as to why congress did not say that in framing the bill, nnd Mr. Simms offered to quota from a supreme court de, clsion bearing out the point, but failed to find the exact passage. "I think," Baid the court, “that the process of reasoning by which that decl- ; sion was reached would prove interesting.” In regard to the existence of a state of war at the present time, Mr. Simms maintained that there is no authority in our code of government giving any court tho right to make a decision ocf this point. He said that provisions of the constitution were such that war could only be declared at an end bj? the legislative brauch of the government. JUDGE SAYS DAW NO* DEPENDENT ON PEACE. Judge Anderson called attention to the provisions of the Lever act which, he said, did not say that a formal end of the war must be reached In order to end the effect of the measure. He expressed an opinion that a proclamation by the president heralding an end to hostilities would effectively kill the measure. There was some discussion on this point, Mr. Simms alleging that even so, no such a proclamation, or formal statement, had bten made. Mr. Hughes assailed the Lever act in federal court yesterday afternoon, following motions filed to quash the coal In(Continued on Page Three.) i .

URGES TRAINED SCHOOL BOARD OFSMEMBERS Present State Body Unwieldly and Too Large, Educators’ Meeting - Here Says. AIMS TO LIMIT POWER Reduction of the state board of education membership to live trained educators, selection of the state superintendent by the board instead of by popular vote aud administration of county school matters by county school boards was offered as an educational program of tbe Indiana School Men's club at a meeting at the Clay pool hotel today. The program was prepared by a committee of club members composed of Prof. W. IV. Black, of Indiana university; Donald DuShane. superintendent of the Columbus schools; IV. J. Yount, Johnson county superintendent. Details of tbe program embody ideas evolved in numerous discussions by members of the club. , , Limitation of tbe authority of the state department of education Is one of the chief alms of the school men In their campaign for a reorganization of the school system of the state. OTHER OBJECTS TO HE SOUGHT. Increased appropriations for educational work and higher standards for the teaching profession will be sought, the report of the committee says. “For a number of years,” the committee's statement says: “there lias been 3 growing tendency in a number of states toward centralization of power and authority in tho state department, our own state among them. "This tendency has grown out of conditions that seemed to need centralization. “There seems Wow to be a healthy reaction setting in. “The committee believe* that In a democracy the more decentralized system gives a greater guaranty of a more efficient system of schools.” The report continues to outline four duties to be centered In the state department, Including general administration of the state system; control In all matters requiring uniformity throughout the state; general, not detailed, supervision of matters affecting tbe whole state, on which there Is not a concensus of judgment, and efficient leadership. The resolution passed by the last general assembly providing for an amendment to the constitution for reorganization of the school system should be passed for submission to the next ns semhly with one change to make the office of state superintendent appointive in the discretion of the board and with the amount of compensation for that officer left In tbe hands of the board, the report says. I"RESENT BOARD HELD UNWIELDY. Tho present board of education Is held to b too large end unwieldy and a board of fire trained member* Is recommended. Experts employed in the state department should confer frequently with person* In the system In order to keep In ! close touch with the system's workings and needs, it Is asserted. The committee opposes giving assistants In tho department supervisory powers on the ground that these be- | long to the units of the system In logic. ! A statistician and research man and i additional clerical help for the departt ment la recommended, j Greater appropriations and greater freedom in the expenditure of Its funds Is recommended as a need of the department. The committee urges that the state board be given charge of special schools and state Institutions, not wholly educattonaL RURAL SCHOOL NEEDS HELD MOST PRESSING. Rural school needs are presented as tbe most pressing problems In the school situation. It Is urged that rural schools be freed from personal and party politics, that : children be given equal opportunity lu hll counties and that adequate teacher , training be provided. The county unit plan of reorganization •for rural schools la favored. That would mean organization of all schools outside Incorporated towns as unit* for taxation and administration. Control of the county schools would i be centered In n board of five membors I to be elected at a school election, and ! to have, In general, the same duties and powers as city school boards. The county board would employ a superintendent at a minimum Salary of $3,000 and Would be obligated to select a man possessed of specified educational attainments and holding a permit from tbe state board. General supervisors for rural schools on salaries of $2,000 or more, health officers and truant officers are recommended.

POST SAYS HE’S BEEN ‘FRAMED’ Declares Committee Has Not Been Given the Evidence. WASHINGTON, May 8.- Charging that he has been virtually "framed up,” | Assistant Secretary of Labor Post today | attacked the impeachment proceedings 1 against him before the house rules comi mit tee. j “This committee has not been furnlshed with evidence in the matter," Post j changed, referring to the immigration j committee’s report on his record making changes of laxity in deportation proceedings. "I contend that the withholding of evidence and the putting of extraneous matter, as has been done here, Is unfair to mo and uufalr to tho rules committee.” NAVY LED WORLD, DECLARESBENSON Was ‘Largest Ever Seen,’ He Tells Senate Committee. WASHINGTON, May B.—'The United States had the “largest naval power the world ever has seen” at the time or the armistice, Rear Admiral Benson, chief of naval operations during the war, today told the senator subcommittee investigating the conduct of the wot by the navy department. "Wo had 500,000 officers and men when the armistice was signed, which was more than the British had," said Benson. "It was recognized as the largest naval power the world ever has sej.” One British Soldier Remains Unidentified LONDON, May 7.—Out of the millions of Britishers who fought in the war only one soldier remains unidentified. He is a private who lost his memory through shell shock, and no trace can be found of bis relatives.

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Ursula Broderick, 16 year-old girl, who killed her stepfather, Joseph F. Woodlock, in their home In St. Louis, Mo., April 14, 1919, has been found guilty of murder In the second degree and sentenced to ten years in the Missouri penl-

May Defer Parley if Germany Wishes LONDON, May 8. -If Germany requeue postponement of the conference with allied representatives at Spa or. May 23 it probably will be granted, tt was learned at the foreign office today. Chicago to Have World’s Biggest Hotel CHICAGO, May B.—The world's largest hotel is planned for erection here. Plans call for a structure extending over three blocks, with a total of 4,000 i rooms. The cost is estimated at $15,000,000. Czech-Hungarian Break Threatened LONDON, May 8. -A Cxech-Hungarian break is threatened, according to a dispatch to Dally Kxpress today from Prague. The dlspatcb'sald the Hunga- ■ rlon military classes from 1874 to 1901 'are mobilising. Hold Woman and 9 Men in Bank Theft FAST ST. LOUIS, May B.—A woman and nine men were held by the police today in connection with the attempted holdup of the Drovers National bank hero yesterday, in which one bandit was killed and two believed wounded. The robbers abandoned more than $18,0(0 in their flight. Minister Given Life for Slaying Man BROOKBVILLE, Ky., May B.—Convicted of murder In the first degree for the slaying of .lease Glenn here last fail, Thomas Marksberry, n minister-farmer, !s> tinder life sentence in the penitentiary today. 1 Killed, 4 Hurt in Fire at Baltimore BALTIMORE, May B.—One fireman was killed, four other firemen were Injured nnd scores of guests fled from the big Hotel Emerson at an early hour today when fire broke out in a clothing store, two doors away. The hotel was not damaged, but damage to the building in which the fire originated and to stock and surrounding property is estimated at $100,00(). The cause of the fire has not been determined. Hi Says Hoover’s Stand Not Clear WASHINGTON, May B.—Replying to Herbert Hoover's inquiry aa to where he stands on the league ot nations, Senator Hiram Johnson charged that Hoover has already na timed several different attitudes on the league Issue and he may be expected to talk over views during the campaign. Cellar at Ypres Gives Up 40 Bodies BRUSSELS, May B.—Tho bodies of forty soldiers have been found in the cellar of a ruins at Ypres. It is believed they were gassed during the fierce fighting in this district in 1915. The men probably were overcome wliile asleep, it was indicated. The bodies were well preserved and were identified. f Rail Unions Demand $2,500 Minimum Wage WASHINGTON, May B.—The railroad brotherhoods and, unions, through their representative, (V. Jett Lauck, consulting economist, today presented a demand to the federal railroad labor board for a minimum ware of $2,500 a year for every one of the 2,000,000 railroad employes. Lauck declared that $2,500 a year is the very least, upon which an American family can live in decency and the lowest reasonable degree of comfort, with living costs as they are. He asked that immediate relief be granted on tbla basis.

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tentiary. On the stand she said she killed Woodloek to protect her honor. The girl killed her father, Thomas P. Broderick, In 1916, but escaped punishment by testifying she fired in defense of her mother.

QUAKES ROCK ITALY TOWNS Hurricane Occurs at Same Time and Villages Are Evacuated. LONDON. May 8. —Earthquakes occurred Thursday in the province of Udine in northeastern Italy, according to a Rome dispatch to the Daily Express. Several villages were evacuated. Heavy damage was caused at Venzona and Carnia. A cloudburst and hurricane occurred simultaneously with the earth shocks In Liguria. Several were injured at Genoa. WILSON TO KEEP OFF TURK DEALS Only Action Indicated Will Be to Acknowledge Note. WASHINGTON, May 8.-Presldent Wilson has decided to stand aloof from the allied settlement with Turkey, according to information obtained today from sources usually well informed. This, it was Intimated, is in line with Wilson's determination to refrain from further participation in international polities until the Versailles treaty has finally been disposed of. The allies' reply to Wilson's note on the Turkish question outlining why they can not abide by his plan, which included ejection of the sultan from Constantinople. probably will only be formally acknowledged by the state department, it wns learned. Officials do not believe 'Wilson will have occasion again to fight for his principles in the Adriatic, it being thought that a settlement of thts question satisfactory to both countries will be reported by direct negotiations between Italy and Jugo-Sla-vln. The Russian question, the next most important waiting solution, probably will be settled independently by the United States and the various allied governments, TWO HURT WHEN CAR HITS MIXER Platform Torn Off in Smash While Making Turn. Two persons were injured today when part of the rear platform of an in-bound South East street car wa torn off when it struck a concrete mixer while rounding a curve at Meridian and South streets. The injured are Frank Kline, 333 lowa street,, and Mrs. Christian Krauss, 225 East Minnesota street. Kline was taken to the City hospital where It was said his injuries were serious. Mrs. Krauss was taken home in an automobile. Motor Policemen Golder and Moriarity investigated.

Judge Says Wife Needn’t Do Mending KANSAS CITY, May B.—The fact that a wife fails to keep the clothes of her better half mended is no grounds for a divorce. So ruled Attorney W. R. Hogsett. sitting for Judge Thomas of the district court, here the ether day, when August L. Hunter, a truck driver sought to be freed from his spouse, Mrs. Annie V. Hunter. "If failure of a wife to keep her husband’s clothes mended were sufficient grounds for divorce most any man in all probability could get qno some tiuic during his married life,” Hogsett told Hunters. “1 might even get one myself.” Divorced Wife Sues Reid for $360,000 NEW YORK .May S.—Suit for $360,000 was begun in supreme court today against Daniel G. Reid, “tin plate king,” by his divorced wife, who was Maybel Carrera, actress. The sum covers personal property which the former Mrs. Raid claims Reid failed to turn over to her when they were divorced recently.

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REPORT REIGN OF TERRORISM IN MEXICO CITY Prominent Citizens Persecuted as Carranzistas Make ‘Last Stand.’ PLANES BOMB REBELS AGUA PRIETA, Sopora. Mcx., May B.—. A reign of terror rules Mexico City, according to official advices received from rehel agents In the Mexican capital today by Gen. r. Elias Calles, com-mander-in-chief of the liberal cojastltutlonlsts. Details of the iron rule said to havw been imposed by President Carranza in a desperate effort to maintain his regime are lacking in the meager dispatches of the revolutionary secret service. According to one o ftoday’s secret messages to revolutionary headquarters Gen. Murguia, Carranza's right-hHnd military commander, Is directing the reign of terror. Many prominent citizens are reported as victims of his persecutions. Whether the situation has developed to a point of bloodshed could not b® learned today. Federal airplane squadrons are bombing the position of Gen. Pablo Gonzales at Texcoeo and (,'uernavaca in the stat® of Puebla, according to official advices. Carranza's administration is fast toppling. according to the advices. The important cities of Saltillo, Zacatecas, Aguas Calients, Torreon and Oxaca have fallen Into rebel hands. JURAEZ CELEBRATES CARRANZA'S ‘ FALL ’ JUAREZ, May B.— -Citizens and rebel garrison of Juarez launched a celebration of the fall of Mexico City. Led by the military band citizens and troops paraded the streets. The report from Chihuabna City, according to a later version given out at Juarez headquarters, stated that Gen. Hill, leading the Obregonistas. in conjunction with a force under Gen. Pablo Gonzales, received the surrender of the Carranzista troops In the national capital this morning. NATIONAL BODY

FAVORS OH REG ON EL PASO, Tex.. May B.—The chamber of deputies of the federal district of Mexico has declared in favor of the revolution, according to a message received by Gen. J. G. Escobar of the rebel forces, from Gen. Eugenio Martlz, commander at Chihuahua City. President Carranza and his ministers are trying to effect an armistice with the rebels, Gen. Martiz declared. The rebels are wary, believing Carranza is trying to delay the rebels' movements while he completes his escape. Rebel troops en route to Chihuahua City continue to pass through Juarez, three troop trains talready having departed. Rebel lenders, it is reported here today, are rapidly assembling their forces for the drive, which is expected to break the lust remaining power of the Carranzistas in Northern Mexico. Gen. Serrano, it has been announced, will command the military forces at Chihuahua City. Direct wire connection between Jiminez, Pnrral and Chihuahua City has been restored. The first passenger train from Chihuahua City to Juarez nrrived last night. Among the passengers was Emilio Salinas, a brother-in-law of President Carranza, who is seeking admittance to the United States as a refugee. Gen. Antonio Villareal, it is reported, is being boomed as the first military governor of the states of Coahulla, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas. Saloons in Juarez will be permitted to reopen today. Sixteen saloons operated by foreigners contributed S2OO each to the rebel military commander. Native saloonists have not “como across." U. S. EXPERTS SEE CARRANZA BEATEN WASHINGTON, May B.—Carranza is beaten and his overthrow by Obregoa rebels is a matter of only a short time, according to the belief today of government military advisers. This conclusion of military experts was reflected by other officials who now admit Carranza’s position is grave. Before these officials contended Carranza would be able to control the revolt. ■ The Obregon revolt is not one to be gauged from a military standpoint, government intelligence officials say.

‘ BOTTLED ’ MEXICAN GENERAL CENSURED WASHINGTON, May B.—Gen. Murguia, whom Carranza recently placed in command of all federal troops in the Mexico City district, has issued a manifesto censuring Gen. D’eguez, federal commander in the Guadalajara district, for allowing himself to be “bottled up” in Guadalajara with his force of 8,000 men, I according to reports received today at th* ' Sonora revolutionary agency here. Early In April, Carranza placed Die- ! guez at the head of what was regarded as the best federal army and ordered him to advance into Sinaloa from tho j south and clean up the revolution there ; before it had a chance to spread. Dieguez never got beyond Guadalajara, where he is now reported to be surrounded. To Murguia, Carranza on May 3, assigned the task of defending Mexico City from the rebels, advancing from Morelos on the south and Chihuahua on the north. His attack on Gen. Dieguez is interpreted by revolutionary agents here as an admission that tha army at Guadalajara is lost to the federal cause. MEXICAN ARRESTED FOR SHIPPING GUNS DOUGLAS, Ariz., May 8. —Ignacio Soto, connected with the international commission company and a member of one of the leading families of Sonora, is under arrest here today, charged with, illegal shipment of war munitions. He was arrested on telegraphic instructions from secret service agents at Los Angeles when he stepped from a train here. Details of the alleged gun running were not available here. Soto denied any knowledge of what might have caused his arrest.

The Chalk on Cqurtroom Floor NEW YORK, May 8.-Walking a chalk line in court, to convince Magistrate Levine of his soberness, wasn't easy for Ballinger Arthur. The Una Jumped up In bis face. He spent the night in a cell.