Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 10, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 May 1920 — Page 1

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SEES NEED OF QUICK WORK ON CAR SHORTAGE Indiana Public Service Body Seeks Way to Avert Closing of Utilities. AFTER FACTS FIRST Drastic action must be taken immediately to relieve the acute coal car shortage in Indiana, members of the public service commission agreed today when they held a conference to devise means by which to overthe situation. Invitations were sent to representative coal operators and the superintendents ithe coal carrying railroads In the te, asking them to attend a conference with the commission next Monday to learn just how serious the shortage Is and how best to aver a closing of public utilities. “We want to get all available information on the situation so far as diverting of coal cats, production of coal and the plight of public utilities are concerned." said Chairman E. I Lewis of the commission. “There is more or less loosely gathered information and we want a solid basis on which to work.'* COMMISSION CAN’T HANDLE SITUATION. The commission is powerless to cope with the coal car shortage and it has appealed repeatedly to the Interstate commerce commission at Washington, asking It for relief. The members were awaiting word from their last request to the Interstate commerce commission. Two of the big Calumet region industries are at the point of closing, the commission has been informed. The Illinois Central railroad announced that Its freighthouse would be closed to outbound less than carload shipments Monday and Tuesday. It was explained that this is necessary because of the congestion of freight. Indiana mines have only 40 per cent of the necessary cars for the transportation of coal, according to figures obtained by the commission. This percentage is much lower than at ar.y time during the war or any previous period. Only about 20 per cent, of the necessary number of cars are available for local shippers, according to F. X. Reynolds. superintendent of the Indianapolis terminal division of the Big Four railroad. In acordance with action taken by the Indianapolis Association of Credit Men, the association's general secretary, G. Holmes, has sent to Edgar E. Clark, chairman of the interstate commerce commission, the following letter in favor of allowing an increase in freight rates: “A freight rate that is too low for the railroad is too low for the shipper." CITE* NECESSITY OF ADDITIONAL CABS. “We have been fully advised tfy representatives of the carriers that there is now pending before your commission a proceeding involving an increase la the freight rates in the eastern territory under Section 15-A of the interstate commerce act as amended by tbe transportation act of 1920. _ “We have been apprised of the present financial difficulty of the railroads; of the physical condition of their properties and equipment, and their needs in the direction of additional cars and extensive facilities. “We are in favor of allowing carriers an Increase in freight rates sufficient to produce a fair return on a liberal aggregate valuation of their property, and we beg lpave to respectfully urge upon your commission that prompt action be taken to afford immediate relief from the present intolerable situation."

TRAFFIC JAMS LOOSES <C ISDER BLOWS OF U. S. WASHINGTON. May 22—Naming of traffic committee?, consisting of railroad officials and shipping representatives, was tinder way In principal railroad centers today as a co-operativu measure to aid in clearing up railroad congestion. The car service committees are being appointed In response to the telegram dispatched by the interstate commerce commission, appealing for unity of action by operating officers and the shlpX>ing public. Commissioner Aitchison, in charge of the rail situation, in messages authorizing the immediate appointment of such local committees, stated that among th-j objects to be obtained were prompt loading and unloading, loading to capacity, and placement of cars to meet actual necessities. LABOR SITUATION GREAT HANDICAP. Though still badly handicapped by labor shortage in a score of centers, wme slight improvement was noted it. reports to the commission showing the traffic jams are being penetrated and Idle equipment extricated for movement at points where most needed. There were encouraging reports of idle cars in all yards, as a result of orders directing the movement of solid trains of empties east and west. The labor situation which is more serious than rail officials are willing to admit, is attributed almost wholly to the' recent switchmen's strike. The situation on the New York Central and the Erie, where the shortage of labor is still very acute, has proved embarrassing to other connecting lines, it was said at the commission. WORKMERS CLAIM OFFICIALS HOSTILE. The workers who went out on these |lines have set up their claim that the have declined to restore seniority rights to men willing to return, and say they will remain out because of the hostility manifested by the directing officials of those lines. Some early decision was expected at the commission on the question of possible curtailment of passenger service until the freight congestion is cleared at the larger terminals. 3 Bank Bandits Shot; 2 May Die; Loot Found HOWE, Neb., May 22.—Three bandits who robbed the State bank here late yesterday of $2,000 in cash and $6,000 in Liberty bonds and made their escape in an automobile, after an exchange of ■hots, were overtaken at Bean Lake, Mo., by Atchison (Kas.) deputies Friday ! night. In a battle that followed all three ban- j dits were shot, two of them probably fa- 1 tally. third bandit escaped to the hills •ffth a bullet in bis shoulder. All the money and Liberty bonds were recovered. IMPORTANT LEGISLATION LAGS. WASHINGTON, May 22—Senate republicans, in caucus today, refused to i take any action regarding bills to reduce the bigF cost of living, measures to regulate the meat packers, soldier bonus and i other important legislation.

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Plane Carrying 4 Soars 18,200 Feet DAYTON, 0., May 22.—L. B. Ehelen, civilian pilot employed by the Day ton-Wright Airplane Company, today established anew world's altitnde record for airplanes carrying four persons. The plane, an ordinary Orville Wright model, was driven to a height of 18.200 feet. V J New York Governor Signs Soldiers’ Aid ALBANY, N. Y., May 22.—Gov. Smith today signed the Smith soldier bonus bUI. ' President Believed Shaping Peace Veto WASHINGTON, May 22.—President Wilson today was believed to be writing his message to congress vetoing the Knox peace resolution. It will be sent to the capitol very shortly after the resolution is received at the whitehouse, according to all indications. Russ Shock Troops in Suburbs of Kiev BERLIN, May 22.—Russian shock troops occupied the suburbs of Kiev today, after the city had been heavily bombarded, according to advices received here today from Warsaw. The bolshevik troops crossed tbe Dvina river on a wide front and are attacking in heavy force, the advices stated. One Killed, 1 Hurt in North Carolina Riot RALEIGH. N. C., May 22.—H. G. Butler. civilian, was killed and Deputy Sheriff Xfoore probably fatally wounded in a clash betwen whites and negroes at Fayetteville', near here last night. Police had restored order today and a call for troops was canceled. Your Chicks Gone? Phone the Police There are at police headquarters today fifteen chickens, tbe owner of which the police are seeking. The chickens were in a box which a negro dropped hastily in the 900 block on Indiana avenue when he saw Patrolman Everson approaching. Seventeen Voting Machines Ordered

The county commissioners today awarded a contract for seventeen voting tna chines to the Automatic Registering Machine Corporation of Jamestown, N. Y„ on a bid of $1,160 each. Lewis George, president of the board, stated the commissioners may order additional machine* for the coming election. Two Autos Wrecked in Downtown Crash An automobile driven by Mike. Abraham. 728 East Vermont street, and an automobile truck driven by Howard Fultz. 237 East Merrill street, were wrecked early today in a collision at Washington and New Jersey streets. Both drivers escaped injury. SOCIALISTS HOLD CONVENTION HERE E. S. Whitmer of Indiana Harbor Made Chairman. E. S. Whitmer of Indiana Harbor Mas elected chairman of the state convention of the Indiana socialist party at the opening session today at socialist headquarters, 49*4 South Delaware street. Less than fifty delegates attended the opening of the convention, but H. A. Simons of Indianapolis, state chairman of the party, asserted that between 100 and 180 delegates are expected to attend the sessions tomorrow. Mr. Simons stated a complete state ticket will be nominated Sunday morning and delegates to the national convention will be elected. The state chairman said there are no candidates for governor, but that the name? of three men have been mentioned. Mrs. E. M. Blue, 1534 North New Jersey street, was elected secretary of the convention and H. R. Johnson of Indianapolis was elected assistant secretary. A. K?lso of Elwood was named chairman of the credentials committee. Important resolutions were scheduled to be introduced before the close of today's sessions. Delegates were expecting a message of greeting from Eugsne V. Debs, socialist candldste for president, who is a federal prisoner at Atlanta, Ga. There are a number ofwomen delegates present from various Indiana cities. The delegates will attend a dance to night at the Socialist club. Oriental and East Washington streets.

ipip What’s What In Indianapolis mt Jlr ri u Know Your Own Home Town" (By the Rejerence Department, IndianaptUs Public Library, C. £■ Rush, Librarian ) Who was a famous clockmaker of early Indianapolis? Humphrey Griffith. A few of his clocks have been ticking away the time for generations. What were some of the street railway rules that governed employes on Indianapolis mule cars in 1888? Some of these rules sound like extracts from a joke book: "Never drive faster than a moderate trot under any circumstances.’* “You must always bring your car to a lull stop, pull the team back and hold a tight rein to take on or let off female passengers.” "Always look out for the close of services in the various churches and wait until you are satisfied you have all who wish to ride.” “Never go more "than one-fourth of a block without looking back, both for the purpose of ascertaining whether there are any passengers running for the car or whether there are any boys on the rear end sis so, ask them to get off)." Wher® will be the new location of the Indiana Dental college? Corner of Walnut and Pennsylvania streets. (Series Number Nineteen.)

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JOHNSON WINS IN OREGON BY AT LEAST 1,000 Wood Runs Fairly Close Second With. Lowden and Hoover Following Up. HI’S LEAD IS SAFE PORTLAND. Ore., May 22.—Hiram F. Johnson has a safe lead over Gen. Leonard Wood of 1,091 votes In the Oregon preferential primary, the latest returns from twenty-three counties, including Multnomah county. The vote this afternoon stood: Johnson, 7,494; Wood, 5,803; Lowden, 2,265; Hoover, 2,015. With every report from the rural districts Johnson is gaining. The strong vote given him in the city of Portland and Multnomah eonnty generally as well as the city of Astoria, predicts certain success for the Californian. Within a few hours Johnson has climbed from a position of a scant forty votes below Wood to 1.691 ahead of him HI HIRES A HALL FOR CONVENTION DAY CHICAGO, May 22. —Senator Hiram Johnson of California today promised to furnish the real “curtain raiser” for the republican national convention opening here June 8. Johnson has secured a hall rear the convention building. With Senator Borah of Idaho. Senator Kenyon and others. Johnson intends to stage the unofficial convention opening. Arrangements were being made here today to receive the Johnson national headquarters, which will be moved from Washington and New York Tuesday. Full forces of other candidates are expected to reach here next week to complete convention plans. SUMMONSLOWDEN'S CAMPAIGN MANAGER CHICAGO, May 22.—Secretary of State Louis Emmerson, campaign manager for Gov. Lowden today was ordered by Senator Kenyon, chairman of the senate subcommittee investigating presidential campaign funds, to appear before the subcommittee at Washington Monday to present all records pertaining to the Lowden fund. Mr. Emmerson wired that he would appear. FRISCO MAN TO

SOM IS ATE JO lIS SOS NEW YORK, May 22—Charles 8. Wheeler qf San Francisco, prominent California attorney, will nominate Senator Iliram Johnson for the re publican nomination for president. It nn officially announced at Johnson headquarters here this afternoon. Seconding speeches will be made by Senator Borah of Idaho and James P. O'Neill of Detroit. REPUBLICAsHrEGUL A RS BACKISG LOW’DES ' By HAROLD D. JACOBS. United Pre* Staff Correspondent. NEW YORK, May 22.—Political maneuvering Is going on within the two major parties with Increasing rapidity In an effort to narrow the field of pr-st dntlal candidates as much as possible before th national conventions. Almost every day reports are circulated of some new 'trade" or "com blnatlon” attempted by the various leaders, owing to the fact sentiment has not yet crystallized sufficiently to make two or even three candidates In each party stand out to the extent of overshadowing all rivals. Indications are becoming stronger that the majority of party leaders hove begun to rally about a particular candidate In each party. According to the beat available Information Gov. Frank Lowdon of Illinois has at present the strongest backing among the republican regulars. The situation confronting these r*pub lican leaders, however, is believed to be complicated by the fact that MaJ. Gen. Leonard Wood is practically certain to go Into the Chicago convention with the greatest initial strength, while Senator Hiram Johnson Is admittetd by even his most bitter republican opponents to be the best vote-getter among the party’s candidates. Furthermore, It is alleged that the organization built up around Wood Is fully as powerful as the regular republican machine. As regards- the democrats Wlllllam G. MeAdoo not only is likely to possess the greatest strength at the opening of the San Francisco convention, but. has "votegetting" qualities similar to Johnson's. These factors are serving to enliven the pre-convention campaigns which, so far as selection of delegates Is concerned, Is rapidly drawing to a close. Political observers are generally firm in the belief that the present maneuvering will largely go for naught and that the real battles must be fought out on the convention floors. HUNGARY TO SIGN JUNE 4. PARIS, May 22.—The Hungarian peace treaty will be signed June 4 at Versailles. the council of ambassadors decided today.

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Soldiers Aid Put Off Till Next Week WASHINGTON, May 22.—The house rules committee today, by a party vote, agreed to report a special rule for the consideration of soldier bonus legislation which would prevent amendment to the bill In the house and would limit debate to five hours. The bonus legislation will be taken up In the house on Tuesday or Wednesday. The action of the rules committee was opposed by Representative Treadway, republican, of Massachusetts and Representative Garner, democrat, of Texas. JURY INDICTS PAIR HELD AS SAFE BLOWERS Stevens and Welling Also Accused of Possession of High Explosives. Charged with blowing the safe of the Western Refining Company’s station. Twenty-fifth and Meridian streets, and with unlawul possession of nitroglycerin, cartridges and dynamite caps, Ed Ward Stevens and Arthur Wplling. now being held in the Marlon county Jail, were indicted today by the Marion county grand Jury. In one count Stevens and Welling were indicted on a charge of concealing explosives such as are used by safe-break-ers, in a suit case and depositing tbe suit case at the Hotel Severln. The other indictment charges that the two two men entered the Western Refining Company on tbe night of April 25 last and stole $2,086.74. Welllug.claims Dayton, 0.. as his borne, while Stevens is said to be from Kansas City. STEVENS ACCISED OF GIN PLAY. The two men were arrested at the Hotel Severln after n spectacular attempt was made by Stevens to pull a ptstol on Detective Frank Duncan. Duncan pushed his own pistol against Stevens and grabbed Stevens’ weapon. The detectives discovered a black trav- : ellng bag in the hotel cloakroom which contained the explosives prior to the ar rest of the two men. The detective* found burglar tools In the room occupied by them. Fifteen other Indictments were returned. as follows: Hubert Whiteside, charged with burglary and vehicle taking; Haseal Goontx, vehicle taking; OlliP Tate, vehicle taking; Weldon Phillips, criminal assault; Fred Schilling, forgery; John Kemp, grand larceny; Walter Welch, graco larceny; Edward Frye, forgery; Norman Kennedy, forge Tv; Harold Gampbell. burglary, and John Garvin, butgiary. TWO INDICTED IV NlX** DEATH. Clifton Cooraer and Olile Brown, taxicab drivers, were Indicted on charges of manslaughter as the result of the death of Sister Mary Blanche on April 12. 1920. The nun was killed when struck by an automobile on Monument circle. April 12. ..For same.time Jb* drivers at the. machines attempted to shift the blatue for tbe tragedy Records In the criminal court show that Coomer was released on his own recognisance and that Brown Is being held in Jail. Tbe grand Jury also returned eight discharges as follows: • Mike George, burglary; Warren Hughes, burglary; James Blackwell, grand larceny; George Ambrose, vehicle taking; John Brule, grand larceny: Aldion Frye and Charles Edward Kurtz. Issuing fraudulent check, and George Kugelman, receiving stolen goods. Plane Hits Flagpole, Killing- 2 Aviators

SAN ANTONIO, Tex., May 22.—Lieut. Alvin M. St. John of Memphis. Tenn„ and Private Carl L. Cuhler of Elgin. ■ 111., were killed here when their plane | crashed Into a flagpole and then Into a : building at Kelly field. , MEN FIGHT OVER WOMAN; 1 DYING 1 William Van Cleve Accused of Stabbing George Hill. William Van Cleve. 43, of 621 South Missouri street, is being held today on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. George Hill, 43, of 63.8 South West street, whom Van Cleve Is said to admit he stabbed in a fight over a woman, j Is In the city hospital with but a slight chance to recover. Motor Policemen Cooney and Gibbons | investigated the affray, which occurred at West and Abbott streets, at. 11 o’clock last night, but Vah Cleve escaped after | the fight, being arrested later by Lieut. Shubert and Sergt. Volderaur. Van Cleve and Hilt formerly lived at ' Columbus, lud., In which city Hill Is said to have a wife and seven children. Van Cleve said he formerly boarded at the home of Lula Cole, 688 South West street, but that he had been working at | Munele. | He returned to the city a few days ago' j and last night called at his former ■ boarding house. • Hill entered through the kitchen and ! found Van Cleve In the front room. A quarrel followed and Mrs. Cole i pleaded with the men not to fight In the house. Van Cleve said Hill followed him a half ! block and reached for his pocket with one hand and struck him with the other. "I knew him to be a man who had stabbed a man once before," said VanCleve to the police, "and I beat him to It.” “I did It in self-defense." PICK HAY TO TRY COUNTY JAIL CASE Superior Court Judge Hasn’t Accepted as Yet. Judge Linn Hay of superior court, room 2, was selected as the trial Judge in the cases of John Douglas, Frank Kemp, Adrian Van Cleave, Charles Whitesell aild Edward Morrow, format Jail employes, and William Meinert of Evansville, Ind., a former cell boss, Indicted on charges growing out of mismanagement of the Marlon county Jail. Charles Moores was first, selected by each side striking off two names from a list of five judges, but he refused. Then Judge James M. Leathers refused and Judge James A. Collins named the five Judges of the Marlon county superior courts. When both sides struck names from the list before noon, the name of Judge Hay remained. Judge Hay has not Indicated that he trill sit In the cases.

BERGDOLLOUT TO GET MONEY, BAKER STATES Slacker Had It' Concealed in Place Known Only to Himself, Secretary Says. OFFICIAL DIDN’T KNOW IT WASHINGTON. May 22.—Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, serving a five years' sentence for evadtng the draft law, was permitted to leave prison in order to seek a large sum of money, which he bad secreted In a place known only to himself, according to a statement made by Secretary of War Baker today. Bergdoll was on bis way to seek this money wheu be made bis escape. It was upon request of Bergdoll's counsel and upon authority of the adjutant general that Bergdoll was permitted to leave prison, tbe secretary of war announced. Ansell and Bailey, the law firm which has acted as counsel for Bergdoll, is in honor bound to return Bergdoll to tbe war department and to use all efforts to effect his capture, according to a statement Isaned by the war department this afternoon. The department is of the opinion that these attorneys should offer a large reward for Bergdoll's capture. The war department under the law can offer only the usual SSO reward for the capture of the fugitive. THE SECRETARY MAKES STATEMENT. The statement of the secretary of war fo'Uowa; "The escape of Bergdoll was brought to my attention yesterday afternoon by Gen. Harris, the adjutant general, shortly after it qpeurred. “1 had had no previous notice of any mission, financial or otherwise, on Bergdoll'a part, and did not know that he bad been brought from the prison at Governor's Island or that there was any In- i tention of bringing him. "After his escape I was informed that Gen. Anseil and Col. Baliey. counsel for Bergdoll. some days ago represented to the adjutant general that Bergdoll. prior to his arrest, had secreted a large sum of ’lnoney in a place known only to himself, and had made application to have Bergdoll brought under guard, and accompanied by his lawyers, to get the money. MADE HIS ESCAPE IN AN MTOMOniI.It. Bergdoll, millionaire auto racer, aviator and convicted draft evader, yesterday walked out of his mother's mansion here, where he was supposed to have been under the custody of two ton- > ommUMoned army officers, and estepeq inr an automobile. He was brought to Philadelphia from Governor's Island, where he had barely tfsrted to serve his five-year sentence imposed on him for evasion o' the draft laws. He was brought to trial bv the courtmartial only with great, difficulty. He- fled In 1917 when summoned by b’-s district board for physical examination und was not apprehended until la*i January, when department of Justice agents surrounded his mother's home and caught him after a revolver battle. He bad dotted the police at Philadelphia for months. AtTHORIZEP HT ISLAND OFFICIALS. "This arrangement was authorized by the adjutant general and the authorities at Governor's Island notified. "Col. Hunt, at Governor's Island, detailed a guard to take Bergdoll to North Philadelphia, at which place he was to be met by his attorneys and his partv was then to proceed to the place where the money was supposed to be hidden. "The details of his escape are variously reported. "As soon as the matter was brought to ray attention, 1 directed an immediate and thorough investigation of the entire matter and that every effort be made to capture tbo fugitive."

TELLS OF CRUELTY ON BRIDAL NIGHT Woman. Married Here. Gets Divorce in Franklin. Special to The Times. FRANKLIN, Ind., May 22.—Mrs. Mae ; Greenfield Nagel has been given a dl- | vorre In the Johnson county circuit court from George H. Nagel of Columbus. The case was venued here. Nagel filed a complaint in the Bartholomew court Aug. 14 last year, alleging that he was forced to marry Mrs. Nagel three days before In Indianapolis becauss Mrs. Nagel threatened to arrest him on | the charge of white slavery. He alleged that on the request of Mrs. Nagel he had driven her to Chicago In an automobile and that later she irnd brought an Illinois attorney to hi? home, then at 415 Abbott street, Indianapolis, and threatened him with arrest. In a cross complaint, Mrs. Nagel alleged that the facts set forth by Da plaintiff were untrue and that he had drawn a revolver, threatening to kill her if she did not sign away all of her rights to his property, and struck and bruised her the night of their marriage, Aug. 12. NITTI ANNOUNCES HIS NEW CABINET Former Premier Again Heads Italy’s Advisers. ROME, May 22.—Premier Nittl's new cabinet was announced today as follows: Premier and minister of the Interior, Francesco Nitti. . Vice president of the council and minister of the treasury, Sohanzer. Foreign minister, Sclalola. Colonies, Ruini. Finance, Denavas Public works, Peano. Agriculture, Meeeii. Industry and commerce, Abbiati. Justice, Fnleiont. War, Rodino. Navy, Sechi. Public Instruction, Torre Liberated regions, Lapigna. Posts and telegraphs, Paratore. Ford Wants Senate Quiz of Newberry WASHINGTON, May 22.—Immediate investigation of the Ford-Newberry election contest charges was urged today by counsel for Henry Ford before the senate subcommittee In charge of the elec* tion contest. Ford, represented by Alfred Lucking, presented' a motion for immediate consideration. James O. Murttn and Martin W. Littleton, counsel for Senator Newberry, urged that no action ;be taken until the higher court delivers an opinion on the appeal of the case decided by the Michigan court against Newberry. *

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Two Accuse .Jeweler of Watch Swindle Sam Selka, a Jeweler, 147 North Illinois street, was arrested on a warrant today charging him with obtaining moneyunder false pretenses. Affidavits against Selka were made by George Ward of Mars Hill and Leslie Miller of 1025 Bates street. Ward charged that he bought a watch at Selka's store, where goods are sold aF auction, April 10, for $37.50. He said it was guaranteed to be a “Grand Pacific twenty-one jewel railroad" watch, but that It proved to be other than as guaranteed. Miller made similar allegations. URGES BRITAIN TO GET BEHIND WORLD LEAGUE Lord Robert Cecil, Secretary, Makes Ardent Plea in Interview. LONDON, May 22.—An ardent plea for the league of nations in which he pointed out the "growing distrust of the British government” both at home and abroad was male today by Lord Robert Cecil, M. P.. and executive secretary for tb* league. Lord Robert, who has been one of the strongest European supporters of tbe league of nations since the idea took form in the peace conference, declared that the rasssea are firmly behind the proposal for a society of nations, even though the workers did not succeed in getting everything they wanted into the covenant. The statesman admitted that the league of nations could not prevent war under present conditions, but he said the machinery should have been utilized In an effort to prevent the present hostllifie* between Russia and Poland. i CALLS ON BRITAIN TO “LEAD WORLD.” He called upon the British government to put the strength of the empire behind the league and thus "lead the world." Lord Robert's statement follows: "I am profoundly convinced that the present league of nations is quite Ineffective for the purpose for which U was formed, namely, the prevention of wsr“But that does not mean that it can Dot be made effective. "1 think it could be. "But It must be worked out and enforced by people who believe in it. "Failure to utilize the machinery of the league for tbe prevention of hostilities between Poland and bolshevik Russia was most serious. “I see no reason why the league matliinery should not have been put to Its proper use this spring. “It may well be that the opportunity le now past. “Talk about the league being powerless is really fantastic. “Poland and Russia both urgently need -economic relations with tbe powers forming the league council. “It la manifest that the nations that consent to those relations will give the Uague n lever of immense power. "It t* ro answer to say that Russ'a refused to receive the investigating commission which tfce league of nation* pro posed to send into that country. “I doubt If ibat is the true construction that should have been put upon the answer to the league's representations to Russia. "It in no way effects the question whether. In order to re-establish Russia s economic life, the soviet would have (Continued on Page Two.)

REPORT VIOLENCE IN SUGAR FIELDS Michigan Inquires Into Dynamiting by Strikers. SAGINAW. Mtch , May 22.—Acting under instructions from Gov. Sleeper. Cnpt. Marsh, head of the state constabulary. Is in the beet sugar district in this section today investigating reports of the burning and dynamiting of several farrobouses occupied by sugar farmers, by alleged "nightriders" In an attempt to intimidate the workers who have refused to join the strike against the sugar association in protest against what they term unfair prices in the 1920 crop contracts. During the Inst week reports hare reached county authorities that a house near Hemlock, owned by a sugar planter and housing sugar workers, was blown up on May 8 and the worker frightened out of the community and that several houses occupied by sugar workers In | other parts of (be sugar growing district around F.lkton have been burned. Gov. Sleeper said that If necessary he would order the state constabulary to patrol the district to protect workers W. H. Wallace, general manager of the Michigan Sugar Company, declared there is no Justification for the reports of violence. REFISERS SEE BRIGHTER ERA WASHINGTON. May 22.—Sugar supplies now arp sufficient to meet demands, and with careful use there is little likelihood of a shortage, according to n statement to the attorney general by sugar importers, who have been tn session here. The importers urged a careful study of sugar supplies and formally agreed .to curtail the distribution of sugar to nonesstntial users. Presbyterians Take in Welsh Branch PHILADELPHIA, May 22.—Presbyterians accomplished n giant stride toward church unity today when the merger with the Welsh Methodist, also known as the Welsh Presbyterian church, was officially brought about. The merger transfers 15,000 communicants to the Presbyterian church, with 150 churches, 100 ministers, 600 elders, six synods and sixteen Presbyteries. Under the terms of the consolidation Welsh ministers are entitled to the same privileges as the Presbyterian clergymen. Persian Minister Goes to London LONDON, May 22.—The Persian foreign minister has left for London to discuss the situation- brought out by Russian soviet occupation of Enzeli, it was reported here today. ‘PollyannaV Creator Dies in Cambridge CAMBRIDGE. Mass., May 22.—Eleanor Hodgeman Porter, author of ‘’Pollyanna" and "Another Glad Girl" and other storlsa, died at tor home here today.

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CARRANZA AND SIX FOLLOWERS PUT TO DEATH, REBELS SAY Fugitive President Slain in Clash With Herrera’s Men in State of Hidalgo, According to Mexico City Dispatch. BONILLAS BELIEVED ONE OF VICTIMS MEXICO CITY, May 22. —Venustiana Carranza, the fugitive president of Mexico, and six of his followers have been killed in a skirmish, with revolutionary troops under Gen. Adolfo Herrera, rebel leader, near Tlaxcoapan, in the southern part of the state of Hidalgo, according to highly confirmed advices received by Gen. Alvaro Obregon.

Reported Slain YEN LIST lAN A CARRANZA. - Tragedy Stalks Mexican Rulers All four rulers of Mexico within th present generation have died tragic deaths, two of them deaths by violence. I'orflrio Diaz died au exile in Europe. Francisco Madero was assassinated In Mexico City. Vletorinno Huerta died in an American prison after bia arreat on the charge of conspiring agatnst a friendly state. Venuatiano Carranza waa killed In battle. *

TWO RUN DOWN BY ENGINE, KILLED Section Men Lose Lives on Union Railway Tracks. Mike Daily, 43, of 51S South West street, a section foreman on the Indianj a polls Union railway, and George H. Purdue, 55, 721 Bates street, a section hand, were killed today when they were struck by a switch engine at Senate avenue and the Union railway tracks. The two men. according to witnesses, were measuring a tie when the engine, j which had just been uncoupled from a ! train of cars, struck them. The train was In charge of Henry Whitehouse, 2419 Gale street, engineer, | and George Lydlck. 2247 North LaSalle street, fireman. The engineer and fireman told the poi lice they did not see the men. Daily was instantly killed and Pur- [ due died as he was being lifted into an \ ambulance. Both bodies were badly mangled. Coroner Robinson, who investigated, I ordered the engine crew to appear at his : office at 9 o'clock Monday morning, i Daily's body was taken to the city morgue and Purdue's body was taken to ! the undertaking establishment of Flan--1 ner A- Buchanan. Purdue is survived by a and I four sons and one daughter. ; One of the sons. Vincent Purdue, 16, is | an employe of The Times. ! Daily is survived by a young son. GIVEN LIFE FOR ATTACKING CHILD Joseph Dietrich, 44, Sentenced in Criminal Court. Charged with criminally assaulting a 4-year-old girl, Joseph Dietrich, 44. today was sentenced in the criminal court to life Imprisonment at the Indiana state prison. Judge James A. Collins, who heard'the case, stated that It was one of the most revolting that he has ever heard in his experience as judge. Alex Rosen. 18, was sentenced to a year on the Indiana state farm, on a charge of attempting to rob William Cohen, 129 West Washington street. ltosen is alleged to have entered Cohen's store and after pointing a revolver at Cohen, nervously stated that he Intended to rob the cash register, but when the register failed to open Rosen became confused and he was arrested. Judge Collins termed the affair as "a Jesse .Tames trick." MAN, HIT BY CAR, SERIOUSLY HURT Skull Fractured When He Steps in Front of Trolley. John A. Noble, 45 of 2027 West New York street, suffered a fractured skull today when he was struck by an inbound Central avenue street car at Pennsylvania and Ohio streets. Physicians at the City hospital, where he was taken, say chances for his recovery are slight. According to witnesses Noble crossed behind one stree car and stepped immediately In the path of the Central avenue car. i The car in charge of Harry Sjheer, motorman. and Wiliam CornelluMp|kNorth Illinois street,‘conductor.

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a Herrera was formerly the leader of • rebd band known as Pe.llcistas. He surrendered to the government several months ago. Several eolums of Obregonieta troop* are reported to be in pursuit of Herrera. While reports as to the skirmish near Tlaxcoapan differed as to detail*, all agreed that Carranza had been killed. According to one report all the persons in Carranza's immediate party were put to death. The first news of Carranza’* death *ll ontained in a message which said that the light had taken place near Hnachlnaneo, in the state of Puebla. This was quickly followed by other reports to Obregon's headquarter* which | indicated that Herrera had attacked the Carranzlstas to obtain the money they were carrying and not from political me. tlves. CARRANZA FLED CAPITAL MAY 6. As Luis Cabrera, former minister of interior, and Bonillas were known to be with Carranza it is believed that both were killed by Herrera's rebel*, 1 Carranza, accompanied by his minister* and a heavy force of troops, fled from Mexico City on May 6. He took with him an immense amount of gold and silver money and bullion, S considerable quantity of which w* retaken by the revolutionary troops u#- | der Gen. Sanchez after the battle at i San Marcos on the Vera Cruz-Mexlco City j railway. Gen. Obregon has Issued a proclamation announcing that the revolution 1* *t an end, and that the whole republic I ha* been pacified. Tbe revolution succeeded without excessive bloodshed because the people and the army united in ousting Carranza, continued the proclamation. Gen. Obregon aroused the ex-president of creating a dictatorship and violating the constitution by *tten--.ting to mak* Bonillas president of the republic. PLEDGES EFFORT TO WIN OVER I'. 8. The proclamation added: “As soon as a provisional president H appointed by congress I (Gen. Obregon) will resume my political campaign tot the presidency, and In case I am elected will devote all my efforts to strengthen the friendship with all countries on tfl* American continent, especially the Unlted | States. “I will do everything in my powev i to eliminate entirely the existing diffl•■ulties between the people of Msxic* and those of the United State*.” A group of prominent lawyers ha* !< | to work studying problems growing out of the revolution. ■They declare the uprising did not ▼!*- i late the Mexican constitution, because | Carranza had clready proclaimed himself dictator in defiance of the constitution. The lawyers assert that Carranza an* Ms advisers were responsible for tb* revolution. This pronouncement by the lawyer* was issued before news of Carranz*’* death had been received in the capital, as they had decided that the fufttt** president “should be prosecuted if !► tured.” „

CARRASZA CHIEF OF MEXICO 6 YEARS Venuistian Carranza was In his sixty- ; first year and had Erst served as first ! chief and president pf Mexico for about six • .ars. He came into public affairs in Mexte# d-hen he assumed leadership of the northern revolutionary forces that set out to depose Dictator \ itoranio Huerta in 1913. With the assistance of the ’rebel bands !of Zapata and Villa, the Carranlstas waged relentless warefare against the : troops supporting Huerta. In July, 1914, Huerta resigned and fled, from Mexico and the revolutionists ' entered Mexico City. WAS ELECTED TO PRESIDENCY IN 1917. Carranza proclaimed himself first chief 1 of the constitutionalists in 1914 and ruled the Mexican republic from Mexico City and Queretaro until May, 1917, when b® was regularly elected. His term expired this year and one of the chief causes of the Insurrection against him was bis determined effort to make Ygnacio Bonillas, former Mexican ambassador to the United States, his successor. Carranza belonged to'the wealthy land owing class in Mexico, although he al ways classed himself as a democrat. WAS SUPPORTER OF MADERO REGIME. He studied law, but on account of afflicted eyesight he could not forego the courts. After the overthrow of the Diaz regima Carranza supported Francisco Madero and was appointed minister of war la one of the Madero cabinets. Pictures of Carranza, with his flowing beard, spectacles and lanky statue, have made big appearance familiar to Americans. He was described as dignified and taciturn, extremely stubborn once he had made up his mind. His stubbornness was shown In his attitude of unbending hostilities to Americans because he had conceived the Idea the American capitalists were try* lng to subjugate his country. WASHISGTOSHAS SO COS FIRM AT lOS WASHINGTON, May 22.—The state department had no confirmation of the reported killing of Carranza. Dispatches to the department from Mexico City stated that the press there on Friday reported Carranza as still in the moun*! tains near Cacatlan in the state of Puebla. According to the press a quorum of members of the chamber of deputies met In caucus Thursday and elected on® Obregon and two Gonzales deputies as presiding and assistant officers for th® extra session of congress. Preparations continue for an elaborata military parade on May 24. Wilson to Arbitrate Armenian Question PARIS, May 22.—President Wilson has consented to arbitrate the frontiers of Armenia, Hugh Wallace, the United; States ambassador to France, InfofmeA Ah® council of ambassadors today, I ■