Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 312, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 May 1920 — Page 3

FARMERS CRY r HELP! AMIDST LABOR FAMINE and Wheat Suffer W T hile Men Flock to Factories in Indiana. HIGH PAY VAIN LURE “Back to the Farm” has been changed from advice to appeal In Indiana, and upon the answer depends the continued prosperity of the state's great and richly fertile agricultural districts. Conservative estimates secured at the Indianapolis stockyards from ten men, picked haphazard from the day's visitors, indicate that the labor supply on the farms of the state is from 25 to 35 per cent below normal and that as a result thousands and thousands of acres are unplowed, much land heretofore devoted to corn being left to grass. This necessarily means a great falling the state's corn crop, It Is pointed Here are a few of the representative expressions of opinion: “The farm hand is now the boss." “We pay what they ask and let them work as they please, and even then we can’t get them.' 1 i “Neighbor after neighbor of mine is without help, and each Is trying to do at least two men’s work himself.’’ “The young fellows, from Id years up. Just leap over our fences and go Into mills or factories at from $5 to $S and we are helpless.” Investigation into these conditions nts started by this declaration, made by a visitor thoroughly acquainted with Johnson county's troubles: “I shouldn't wonder if at least onefourth of the ground will be left unplowed because of the lack of labor.” GLOOMY FORECAST GITBN BY OTHERS. This man refused to allow hla name to be used, but his gloomy forecast was thus borne out by others: S. W. Mulcahy, Clinton County.—Ocr man-power is at least 25 per cent lower than the normal in pre-war times. “It seems the labor we used to get is all going to the cities. “Many a neighbor of mine has to do all his work himself. “Conditions are a trifle better than last year, but the best inducements we can offer—double those in the past—fail of effect.” A. C. Payne, Boone County—“l think it is safe to say that from 25 to 35 per cent of our land will be left unplowed. “We can't get the men we need even at $65 a month, with everything free in the way of housing and board, although we will let them work practically as they please.” 1,. T. Lane, Hancock County—" Present conditions are exceedingly tough, both on the renter and the owner. “They show no improvement over last year, though we were then Just emerging from the war. “Our labor supply is from 25 to 35 per cent below normal and this means a big *-orn shortage when we consider that eoneverywhere in the state seem to be about the same

“Many In th® county have b*®n cotnffUfd to turn their cornfields into grass." Frank Trester, Morgan County—" Tom can nut it ail into one sentence—the fart/ibacd is the boss. He used to get sl3 a day and now isn't satisfied with $2.50. Our man-newer is fully .‘so per cent off and I fear 40 per cent of our corn land will be turned into grass." E. S. Wallace. Putnam County—“We also have felt the labor shortage, but ort corn crop. I think, will be about normal, because of the increase In the use of tractors. "This possibly will be the eventual solution of the man-power problem, but certainly something has to be done if production is to be maintained." IDLENESS 111 RTS CORN AND WHEAT. C. C. Martin. Hendricks County—*'Our labor shortage is fully 25 per rent. •'Some of our corfi land can't even be turned Into grass because ofjts present condition. "Moreover. Hendricks will show a fal! ir.g off in wheat because of the fear that adequate prices could not be obtained.” Glade Wairadtb. Delaware County—••'Vs can't get men even at $2.50 to $3 ‘The supply is fully one-fourth below the normal. “Hardly any corn has been planted, yen might say.” Frank Leonard. Madison County—"We are way late on corn, especially on the smaller fartus. because we have an average of only three men when we should have four. "Our oats also have suffered, there being quite a lot still to sow. two weeks lata. "If the cltie3 won't give men to the farms how are we going to feed them?” L. A. Dicks of Putnam county gave a sample of the city'a lure from a compariaon at his own fireside, saying: “One of my son's boy frienda. barely 16 and going to high school, put In hit spans time working in a tin mill at 53.50 a day. If I had to par that for farm work I'd be on the county pretty soon.” WILSON SIGNS DEFICIENCY BILL. WASHINGTON, May B.—President Wilson today signed the urgency deficiency appropriation bill carrying $300,. 000,000.

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lllipgp St. John's Court No. 1210, Catholic Order of Foresters, is planning to celebrate the twenty seventh anniversary of the founding of the order Sunday, May 23. The new meeting place of the order will be opened next Tuesday with a dance. A ciass of 103 candidates will be initiated May 23. Bayne Post No. IS, American Legion, will give a vaudeville entertainment tonight at the Ben Davis High school. Indiana members of the American College of Surgeons have organized a state association. Dr. Miles F. Porter of Ft. Wayne is chairman: Dr. E. D. Clark of Indianapolis, secretary, and Dr. James Y. Welbora of Evansville, counselor. A petition has been filed in the circuit court by the Woman's Association of Commerce of Indiana asking that its name be changed to the Indianff Federation of Business and Professional Women. MEETINGS. Women of St. Catherine's parish will give a card party Tuesday afternoon and night in St. Catherine’s hall, at Shelby and Tabor streets. Court of Honor lodge No. 521 will give a dance Tuesday in Eagles’ hall, 43 West Vermont street. Industrial Euchre club will give a card party tomorrow night in Red Men s hall. Capitol' avenue and North street. The club will also play Monday afternoon. Home Missionary society of Fletcher Place Methodist church will meet with Mrs. W. 11. Ghere, 323 South Noble street. Wednesday afternoon. Election of officers will be held. / St. Anthony's Social club will give a card party and lotto in St. Anthony's hall, on Warman avenue, tomorrow night. SAYS CONGRESS ALL POWERFUL (Continued From Page One.l dictment against both coal operators and miners. He referred to the measure as an arbitrary bit of class legislation and maintained that It is in direct violation of the fifth and sixth amendments of the constitution of the United States. In the motion to quash the indictment it was held that various counts in the indictment failed to state facts sufficient to constitute an offense against the laws of the United States: that the Lever act is unconstitutional and void; that during the period described in the indictment It was without support in any authority conferred upon congress by the United States; that the statutory provisions are in direct violation of the fifth amendment in that they operate as a deprivation of liberty and property without due process of law and that the provisions are furthermore In violation r.f the sixth amendment in that they provide for criminal prosecution without informing the accused as to the accusation. It was further held that the indictment returned is vague, indefinite, uncertain, ambiguous, defective and insufficient at law. HUGHES’ ATTACK MASTERLY ARGUMENT. Mr. Hughes' attack on the Lever act was embodied in what is probably the most masterly argument on the law yet heard in an American courtroom. He left no clause untouched, carefully considering the various provisions nf the act from the standpoint of the coal Indictment and insisting that it was net only in violation of the constitution, but contrary to the American principles of liberty and Justice. The exception under the act. which makes Its provisions inapplicable to farmers, stock misers and agriculturists was-held as arbitrary and pointed to as an unfair measure of class legislation. Mr Hughes placed much emphasis on his point that the Lever act is vague and fails to define any offense under the law. He maintained thifr the provision for determining an excessive *price placed a responsibility on the jury, which body, it was said, must necessarily determine and define just what an excessive price might be That there is no legislative basis for the measure on which an excessive price might be determined, nas pressed by the attorney. In comparing the Lever act to tie Sherman anti-trust act, Mr. Hughes said the latter measure has a long ancestry upon which decisions might be based while the Lever act was a baby found on a doorstep uitbout any ancestry to support It. He held that in passing the act con gres stepped into anew field and took In i larger scope c f legislation, whirl) made it Incumbent on that body to make definite provisions In the 'legislation on which offenses might be determined.

SCORES RECENT PRICE LEGISLATION. In hit reference to arbitrary law* and wartime enforcement he scored recent I activities In price legislation. "We have a department or Justice.“ be said, “which goes to people without authority and says, ‘unless you do so and so you will be Indicted ' “It has come to pass that an admlnls ! tratlve office is doing this without wat rant.” Judge Anderson apparently agreed with the statement and interrupted by saying: “Yes, and it la a wonder to me that i people have stood ft as long as they have. “We have a food administrator down here who not long ago fined a man $3,000 which waa distributed among tha Red Croae and other organlsaClona. I "It Is done because these people do not have enopgh nerve to come Into court with such eases.” “TIME CONGRESS WOKE IP TO BITLATION.” “In an American community this is an intolerable thing, ’’ declared Justice Hughes. “It'g time that congress should realize It can pass law* that will hit at every crime, and it is time for congress to learn that It must pass laws with a definite meaning." Mr. Hughes also attacked the “pretended state of war" under which the country Is now laboring, saying it is nothing but a pretense to give congress | a regulatory power. : During the course of bis arguments Mr. Hughes quoted many authorities and cited past rulings of various courts. He even went so far as to quote an old Chinese law. All motions to abate and quash the indictment were overruled by Jndge An derson and the case rested today on arguments on the last motions by counsel for the defense and the government. ‘Elopers,’ They Say, He Lets Crooks Go LOS AXGEDES. Cal., May 8. R. P. Cellars saw a stranger emerging from a neatrby back door; the stranger carried a suitcase. Cellars thought be was a burglar, went In the house, got a revolver, and stepped out to halt the man. As he arrived on the scene a pretty red-balred young woman came' tripping ont, also carrying a suitcase. ‘•What, are you doing?" asked Cellars. “Eloping," said the young woman. “The lady who lives there let ns pass through to evade my father, who wants me to marry a wealthy old man I don't love.” She wept. Cellars wished her luck and let her pats. A few minutes later his neighbor came running in to tell him that her home had been ransacked while she waa asleep and two of her suitcases filled with her property carried away by the thieves.

NOT GUILTY OF CHILD S DEATH Cheers Greet Verdict Freeing Father of Murder. ALLIANCE. Neb., May B.—Lawrence Lackey of this city, who has been on trial for the murder of his 6-year-old daughter, was found not guilty by a jury early today. Lackey was charged with having given his daughter Pauline a piece of candy containing strychnine while bringing her to sjhool. , A crowded courtroom greeted the verdict with cheers. WANTS TO FLY ACROSS PACIFIC American War Hero After $50,000 Prize. SAN FRANCISCO, May B.—Fired by an ambition to be the first man to fly across the Pacific ocean, Lieut. Charles Edward K. Smith, world war hero, is making preparations here to attempt. the flight. Lieut. Smith’s home is in Oakland. Entered in the England-to-Australia race, Lieut. Smith was forced out of that event because of inability to obtain engine parts for the machine he lnflying. Hearing of the often of Thomas Inee or a $50,000 prize for the first flight across the Pacific. Smith immediately left England for his Ooakland home. BACKED BY LONDON AVIATION CLUB. With the backing of the London Aero club, together with request of a number of well known aviators, including Capt. Donaldson and Sir Arthur Brown, who flew across the Atlantic, for an extension of time which would allow them to get their ships to this coast. Smith called on Ince. The motion, picture magnate would not grant a time extension, despite the fact that the Aero Club of America, the Pacific Aero club, the organization which would be the official governing body and others urged it. Several other interests have since made a combination offer as a prize for the flight. With their assurances. Smith is lying his plans for the winging of the ocean. FLIER TO UdVl HYDROPLANE. Although nothing definite ha* been decided. the local aviator probably will use a hydroplane, similar to the NC-4, which made the transatlantic flight. Smith has hopes of Joining Sir Arthur Brown, navigator for Capt. Alcock. who made the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic in a Vickers In thp world war the local young man has a unique record, having risen from the ranks to the pinnacle of success In the Royal Flying corps At the conclusion of two hard years of Infantry service he went into the air forces and then to France. Fighting in th A'pres section, he at. tacked two hoc ho planes, brought one down and in turn was attacked by six Outnumbered, he fought on, only to be shot down, with 181 bullets In bis ship and a number in his limbs. He was awarded th military cross, which is the equivalent of the American D. S. and was then made an instructor.

HEART and HOME PROBLEMS —By MRS. ELIZABETH THOMPSON Pear Mrs. Thomspun I am a young , married woman and my husband is very good to row but within the last year t have m*t n young man In business end since I have dealt with him 1 have not ! beet, contented. This young man is never ont of m\ mind, day or night, and I do not ear; ' to live sine? I have met him. 1 have been thinking I would shout i Idm and myself, but I love him too i dearly for that. When t see him I am wors® than ever. I will iove him until deoth takes him. Would mu<h rather have hRn dead than not to sec him when I please. IiRART BROKEN. You bav been permitting yot’r thought to run riot and unless you gain control of yourself the results will be disastrous. tin away from temptation Tell .vout husband the truth and ask ; him to ,ake you somewhere so that you will have a chance to forget, the man whom life has not meant for you. Dear Mrs. Thompson I am a boy of 10 and have been in love with the game girl ior quite a number of years, but my people do not approve of her. What would you advise me to do? Alsa tell me how to make my vole* coarser, as people laugh at me. I hat* worse than anything In all the world to be a sissy. . DESPAIR. If you know the girl to be. all right, enjoy her as a friend and do not think of love and marriage. You need all the schooling you car get anfl then a few # years of experience in business before you assume the reI sponsiblllties of marriage. Tour voire probably will become lowct later. If you enter into sporta and are a red-blooded boy in other respeeja people will not think of you as siasy. • • • Dear Mrs. Thompson—l am a girl of 18 and want to know If it is all right for girls to go in swimming pools with their boy friends. A SWIMMER. To be conventional a chaperon should neeompany you, but It would be all right to go if your parents approve. You would probably feel better about it if a crowd of young people went. HEATHER AT 7 A. M. TODAY. Station. Rar. Temp. Wrath. Indianapolis. Ind.. HO.lt M Ptfldy Atlanta. Ga 30.112 00 Cloudy Amarillo. Tex' 30.20 ,".4 Cloudy Bismarck. N. P.... 30.28 40 Clear Boston. Mass 30.02 48 <*loudv Chicago. 11l 30 18 50 PtCldy Cincinnati, 0 30.10 56 Clear Cleveland. 0 30.04 54 Clear Denver, Colo 30.20 44 Cloudy Dodge City. Kas... 30.30 50 filoudy Helena, Mont... i .. 30.04 38 Clear Jacksonville, Fla... 29.92 70 PtCldy Kansas City. M 0... 30.28 54 Clear Louisville, Ky. ... 30.14 50 Clear Little Rock. Ark.. 30 14 02 Clear Los Angeles, Cal... 29 98 64 Cloudy Mobile. Ala 29.08 00 Cloudy New Orleans. La... 30.02 70 PtCldy New York. N. Y.... 30.01 52 Rain Norfolk. Ya 30.00 02 Cloudy Oklahoma City ...'30.22 56 Cloudy Omaha. Neb 30 28 54 Clear Philadelphia, Pa... 30.02 52 Rain Pittsburg, Pa 30.02 52 PtCldy Portland. Ore. 29.92 52 Cloudv Rapid City, S. D... 30.26 48 PtCldv Roseburg. 0re..... 30.00 46 Cloudy San Antonio, Tex.. 80.04 64 Clear San Francisco, Cal, 80.02 50 Cloudy St. Louis, Mo 30.20 56 Clear St. Paul, Minn 30.24 50 Clear Tampa, Fla 29.94 68 Clear Washington, D. C.. 30.00 54 Cloudy WEATHER CONDITIONS 7 A. M. While some showers have occurred In a belt from the west, gulf to the middle Atlantic roast, the weather in other parts of the rountry has In general been fair. The changes In temperature hare not I been material in any section, bnt the ! readings In the central valleys now approximate the average for the season, except in parts of the plain* abates, where they ere slightly below. J. H. ARMING TON, Meteorologist. 1

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1920.

Conservation Heads Talk Over Changes Department heads of the state conservation department today discussed proposed changes In the personnel of certain branches at a meeting in the statehouse. Richard Llebcr, director of conscrva tion, presided. SMALL HOPE FOR RAIL LOAN SEEN Extension of Revolving Fund Suggested as Remedy. WASHINGTON, May B.—There 1s small likelihood that congress will authorize a treasury ioan of $500,000,000 to the railroads to buy equipment, Senator Cummins, chairman of the interstate commerce committee, indicated today.. After hearing railroad executives anA New York bankers, Cummins reached the conclusion that the most congress should do is to amend the railroad law so that the $300,000,000 revolving fund may be used for fifteen years instead of five for loans to the roads. The strongest railroads are to be told to go out and raise their own money for equipment, while the weaker ones will get help from the revolving fund, Cummins indicated. Cummins believes that what the strong railroads can borrow, plus the help from the revolving fund, will buy all the cars and engines that can be manufactured this year. British War Shells to Weigh Tons LONDON. May 8. Britain's retort in the French 150-mlle gun is an intimation from Sir Robert Hadfield, the great steel manufacturer, that he is prepared to build shells weighing two and one-half tons. 21 inches In diameter, capable of perforating two and one-half feet of hard-faced armor at a distance of ten miles. The shells can be constructed If a gun Is found capable of firing them. The largest gun thus far is the “Wool wich Infant,” weighing 150 tons, tiring an eighteen-inch shell weighing one ton nine cwt. Falling Monolith Misses Street Car DES MOINES, la., May B.—A street car crowded with passengers narrowly missed being crushed by a granite column supporting a batik building here the other day. The street car had bjrely passed the structure when the column toppled into the street. Recent ligh winds, architects say, had weakened its moorings.

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ANOTHER ‘ARK’ SOON TO SAIL 500 Aliens Awaiting Deportation Mostly Russians. WASHINGTON, May S.—Another so viet “ark” loaded with radical aliens will be started on Its way to Russia shortly, according to information given the house appropriations committee by Anthony Caininettl, director general ct immigration. About 500 aliens are awaiting deportation and most ‘of them are Russians. Plans are rapidly being completed, it was learned, for sending a large ship load to Odessa or some other point on tbo Black sea. i “Difficulties have been encountered in obtaining transportation facilities, but it is probable an army transport will be used,” Caininettl said. “I am ready to deport in large numbers. and it may be that the situation in Finland and Esthonla will clear up so that the aliens can be sent across these countries. “Deportation to other European countries also will be speeded up.” Shoot Mad Dog in Pound Wagon CINCINNATI, O. .May B.—Lenplnc into a hogpen, a dog, believed msLi, bit half a dozen hogs. While the owner of the hogs, Joseph Weber, dairyman, was studying how to drive the dog out of the pen the county dog wagon hove In sight. Netting the dog, the wagon crew placed it in the cage on the wagon. Then excitement started In earnest. Attacking the other canines in the cage, the dog bit them all severely. 0 For blocks the distressing yelps of the bitten animals were beard. The wagon was driven to a police station. where a policeman, firing through the meshes of the cage, killed the,evidently mad dog. The wagon was then driven to the county pound, where the other dogs were killed. Former Mayor Hunt Sued for Divorce CINCINNATI, 0., May B—Henry T. Hunt, member of the railway labor board and nationally known as the Cincinnati mayor who routed the "boss” Cox republican organization tn this city, was sued for divorce by Mrs. Thomas H. Hunt here today. Mrs. Hunt charges cruelty and neglect of duty. The suit charges Hunt refused to so hla wife when she was in th hospital In danger of her life, and that he repudiated her in writing. Mrs. Hunt asks divorce and custody of four minor children.

FARMERS’ AGENT TO VISE SALES Producers’ Rights at Stock Yards to Be Guarded. The Indiana Federation of Farmers' Associations will have a special marketing agent at the Indianapolis stock yards, thus settling one point of discussion between the two bodies, it was announced today, although there rtver bas been any objection to such course by members of the local exchange. The chief controversy bas been over the collection by members of certain fees on shipments to the yards, a scale of which was presented by the federation. The exchange held that this eould not be done .except on written request of forwarders of the stock, and officials of the federation have agreed that this notice shall be given by its members. In behalf of the exchange Secretary IV. W. Stockton has written to the federation as follows: “Your right to place a representative at these yards has never been disputed by the Indianapolis Live Stock Exchange. “Your plan for giving notice to our secretary of a desire on the part of producers and shippers of live stock to contribute 1 cent a head on hogs, calves, sheep and goats and 4 cents a head on cattle, the same to be deducted from the proceeds of all sties aud turned over to the treasurer of the Indiana Federation of Farmers' Associations, is perfectly agreeable to us. “We again assure you of our willingness at all times to co-operate with you for the betterment of live stock conditions." This letter was in response to the following letter from Lewis Taylor, general secretary of the federation: “The live stock committee and the executive committee of the Indiana Federation of Farmers' associations have unanimously agreed to Insist upon their right to place a live stock marketing agent at the Union Stock yards, clothed with authority to supervise the handling of shipments placed in his care, in such manner as will properly safeguard the legitimate Interests of the consignors. “Th y also unanimously agreed to accept your proposal as stated In your letter of April 14. as follows: “ 'That we will assist you in the manner suggested to collect the amount stated from such members of the federation and other producers and shippers of live stock as give us written notice of their desire to contribute to such fund.' ”ln accordance with this agreement, we shall instruct live stock farmers to authorize the secretary of the Indianapolis Live Stock exchange In writing to direct all members of the exchange to deduct the fees previously agreed upon from all shipments consigned by him until such order is rescinded by him in the same manner as it has been given.”

Dies at Postoffice of Heart Disease Heart disease caused the death of William gwick, 52, 3352 Sutherland avenue, at the Federal building late yesterday. Coroner Paul F. Robinson said today. Mr. Swick was employed by the Meridian stables and was engaged in hauling mail for the postoffice. ARRESTS REVEAL SILKS IN BARN Police Charge Charles Bray With Express Cos. Thefts. Siik apparel worth $3,000 Is held by the police as evidence against Charles Bray, charged with grand larceny. The merchandise is said to be part of loot taken from the American Express Company by a number of employes, who have been arrested. James Montgomery, 547 South Delaware street, said he had been requested by Bray to store some boxes in his barn, and when he read In the papers the story of Bray's arrest he Investigated and found the boxes contained silk dresses and other articles. He called Motor Policemen Cooney and Stevens, who removed the boxes to police headquarters last night. Detectives Coleman and Giles of the city police and Detectives Devore and Woodley of the express company's secret service arrested the following men in (Connection with a series of alleged th*fts of merchandise shipments: John B. Barthearl, 513 N’ortn Noble street: Jesse Lambert, 1018 North New Jersey street; Charles Bray, 1046 South Illinois street; John Stevenson. 615 East Michigan street; Henry Lotz, 5311 Rrookville road, and Jesse Ward, 812 Shelby street. Scottsburg Phone Increase Denied In denying a petition of the Southern Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Company of Scottsburg for increased rates the public service commission today emphasized that service must come first from public utilities. The commission's order revealed that there is ft controversy on between the telephone company and citizens of Scottsburg. ‘lmproved service must come directly from increased mechanical efficiency and Indirectly by a better attitude of the company toward the public,” said the order. The ruling took recognition of the fact that the company is entitled to a rate increase if it improves and maintains improved service. At the same time the commission ruled that patrons of the company be given forty five days' graceln the payment of bills Instead of fifteen days.

THIRTY-TWO HELD IN ‘WHISKY RING’ Roundup by U. S. Continues in Evansville—State News. Special to The Times. EVANSVILLE. Ind., May B.—Thirtytwo men have been arrested thus far In the "whisky ring” indictment of the federal grand Jury in Indianapolis. Those taken into custody today were Ernest Rieger, former saloon keeper; John Armonld, former Ohio river boat operator; John Jones, a teamster, whom it IS 1 charged hauled illicit liquor here from Kentucky, and Joseph Barnes, former alleged liquor boat operator. Deputy United States Marshal Louis Bender had received thirty-six of the eighty capiases in the case so far. The remainder, of the capiases, which, it is reported, will be for “high-ups," are expected Monday. SOUTH BEND—Playing with matches in the basement of their father's barn, two younger sons of Samuel Schaffer, living on the Turkey Creek road, caused a. SIO,OOO Are loss, when the bam, granary and some live stock burned. COLUMBUS—Isaac, W. Ferdum, president of the Columbus Provision Company, was perhaps fatally injured when an automobile he was driving went into a ditch near here yesterday. A number of motorists drove by the overturned machine, not knowing Mr. Perdurn waa piuned underneath. SOUTH BEND—Catholics are today paying honor to itlght Rev. John Bonzauo, apostolic delegate, who brings a message from Pope Benedict, which will be read during the consecration service* of St. Patrick's cburcb. The program began this morning and will conclude Monday evening. Many prominent priests are in attendance; South Bend—Martin M. Foder, 52, will die an American. When he was told he did not have long to live because of cancer he made known his wish to become naturalized. The oath was administered him while he sat propped up in bed. Logansport—Worry over his health is believed to bave prompted John Plank, 61. a bachelor, to kill himself with a pistol in Young America yesterday. Greensburg—Tho Rotary club of this city isn't satisfied with the census report on the city which showed a decrease of 75 persons in ten years. It ia pre posed to ask for a recount. Irish Resolution to ' Come Up on May 17 WASHINGTON, May B.—The Mason resolution calling for recognition by this country of the Irish republic will be considered in the house foreign affairk c< rumittee May 17, according to present plans.

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