Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 69, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 July 1920 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Fair tonight and Saturday; not much change in temperature.

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LEWIS AGAIN MAKES THREAT OF BIG STRIKE If Illinois Miners Get Anything, They All Must, He Says. HOPES FOR CONFERENCE

Operators Carry Appeal to Wilson WASHINGTON, July 30.—Declaring federal action Is necessary to meet the coal crisis, J. D. A. Morrow of the National Coal association, today called at the whitehouse to urge that President Wilson take some immediate action. He stated that the reconvening of the coal wage adjustment commission would be satisfactory to both sides and that this commission undoubtedly could adjust present labor troubles.

The information that Indiana coal operators had declined to participate in a joint conference with the United Mine Wbrkers does not mean that such_ji conference will not be held, according to John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers. President Lewis said today that disagreement expressed by certain units of the central competitiTe field did not necessarily express the sentiment of the entire field. Further than this, Mr. Lewis refused to discuss any phase of the controversy pending an official reply to his message to Chairman Brewster of the operators’ executive committee. Mr. Lewis said, however, "that he had not changed his opinion expressed in the various statements he has issued since the trouble started.” Boiled down, his staetment was that whatever increases were received in the Illinois field must be had also for miners in all the states of the central competitive field. This simply means, it ha 9 been pointed out, that unless the revisions of day and monthly men's wages is applicable to the whole field there will be a strike. President Lewis dictated the following to the representative of The Times: "The executive board of the International Mire Workers, before it adjournment yesterday afternoon, adopted a resolution giving authority to take any action to protect the interests of, the organlxation during this emergency in the coal Industry.” , President Lewis refused to amplify this sfatelsent'tff any manner, but said It stood self-explanatory CbS sudden walkout of thousands of miners In Illinois. Indiana and other coal producing states, apparently leaderless, was termed by union leaders a "sympathetic move.” How miners In widely separated districts were caught up in the same strike move was not explained. Union officials are awaiting a move by the president as a result of the report of Secretary Wilson on the entire fuel situation.

When the president’s attitude has become known, miners' officials expect speedy response to the request of President Lewis of the union for a joint interstate meeting of miners and operator* to adjust labor difficulties."'' Indiana operators bav*-*|ready replied unfavorably on the request. In Indiana It was reported today that 195 mines were idle, with 25.000 men out. Only twenty small mines are working, according to Terre Haute advices, and Industry already Is feeling tbe real shortage it wag said. OPERA TORS REJECT CONFERENCE OFFER CHICAGO, July 30.—Coal operators of Indiana and Illinois, at a Joint meeting today, voted definitely to reject the offer of President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America to enter into a general conference to end the “unofficial” strike now holding the central west in its grip. Operators from Ohio and western Pennsylvania, comprising the rest of the central competitive field, were not present. The operators take the position that they would not enter into a conference with the miners without governmental permission ard supervision. This puts the entire matter up to the whitehouse, they said. OPERATORS SAY 65 OF 200 MINES OPEN TEBRE HAUTE. Ind., July 30— Op the heels of a statement by Ed Stewart, president of District No. 11, United Mine Workers, that practically all the mines of the district are idle, the Bituminous Coal Operators' association today issued a statement denying Stewart’s claims ad declaring that sixty-five of the 200 shipping mines of tbe state are in operation. Dispatches this afternoon failed to verify earlier reports of “trouble” between (Continued on rage Eighteen.)

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Fortune Tales Run Rife Many Tell of Cleanups Made With Bushel „ Basket Milliotuiire. BOSTON. July 30. —The air of this staid city fairly was filled with stories of fabulous profits and great wealth, accumulated by many through the efforts of an Italian dishwasher. Wherever two or more persons met, on the street, in theaters, at social affairs, the only topic of conversation was the frenzied financial operations of Charles Ponzi, "bushel basket millionaire.”

Everywhere one could hear the story of the Cambridge man ‘‘who got in on the ground floor” of Ponzi's financial operations and ran an original investment of $75 to a fortune. At one time this man's profits through Ponzi’s operations were said to have been $3,000 dally. This man, the story goes, made his money by investing $75 at 50 per cent interest each forty-five days and by bringing Ponzi new clients, for which he received 10 per cent commission. Ponzi claimed to have made his money by investing in international postal replv coupons. Then there was the downtown milliner who had been struggling many years with a small shop. She "cashed” in for $26,000 when the

COX’S CHAIRMAN STARTS TO WORK Plan of Campaign Mapped Out and Presented. WASHINGTON. July 30. George White, new chairman of the democratic national committee, and manager of Gov. James M. Cox’s campaign for the presidency, is not letting the grass grow under his feet. He was iiTthe capital less than twen-ty-four hours before the work of the principal committee in charge of the political fate of his party had been mapped out. The national committee, in charge of the general campaign, will continue its permanent headquarters here, but Chairman White will spend most of his time in New York where the committee maintains offices. This plan was agreed to at a conference between Wbite and Congressman Flood. On the other hand, Capt. Flood's organization, the campaign committee, which alms to return a democratic congress, will function with Washington as its headquarters. Although the two committees are entirely separate and independent bodies, they aim to- work together like the right and" left hands of the same being controlled by tile same bead. The New York headquarters of Chairman White will take care of the campaign of the east, while Chicago will become the center of operations in the west. There is no intention of opening headquarters in Columbus, 0., for the present, it was stated. ROBBER WORKS. AND WORKS FAST Doings Keep Police on Jump for Hours.

A holdup man worked and worked fast early this morning, keeping on the Jump for hours, and finally escape 1. The man is believed to be th person who operated in the north part of the city a few nights ago. Two holdups had occurred in rapid succession and the police were on their way to investigate the second when they saw a man run out of an alley Into Illinois street between Pratt and St. Clair. The police automobile was brought to a sadden stop, but the car had passed him by 100 feet. They ran back but the man made no effort to escape and was gled to see them. •’Gentlemen, I have been robbed.” he explained- “A man covered me with an automatic pistol and forced me Into the elley. where he searched me and thon ordered me to walk out of tbe alley and not look back.” HAW SHADOWY lORM IN FLIGHT. The police looked east through the alley and saw a shadowy form run south on Superior street. They searched bnt tbe man had disappeared. The man robbed was Louis J. Ar.ifa. an attorney, 256 Lemcke building. He said the man searched him nnd took a small sum of money and a money order from his pocket, but returned the money order. The robber described by Arata Is believed to be the same who committed two other holdups Just before robbing the attorney. The first of these robberies occurred at 1 o’clock when the thief, who was not masked at that time, halted J. C Fisher, 440 North Pennsylvania street, in the rear of the Second Presbyterian church. Fisher was covered with an automatic pistol and ordered to walk on to the lawn of the house Just north of the church, where the robber kept him covered while he searched him, relieving him of $54. Fisher’s purse also contained receipts and some valuable papers. “Where do you live?’’ questioned the noldup man. Fisher pointed to his home and the (Continued on Page Eighteen.)

Calls Session Best Comedy Representative Bidaman, in Open Letter, Flays Goodrich Performances . Representative C. H. Bidaman, Terre Haute, today issued an open letter to the citizens of the state, over his signature, in which he compares the actions of the legislature in passing Goodrich legislation to that of the “greatest farce” ever presented. Representative Bidaman’s open letter ife as follows:,

The curtain is about to fall on one of the greatest comedies that -has ever been performed before the people of a great state. The title of this farce is “I Am It.” Plot by Gov. James P. Goodrich; the actors his own party members of the legislature. Hero: King Coal. Heroine: Mls-taxatlon. The play needs no further explanation, as the audience has been watching it perform for fifteen days and nights. But one of the sixteen regular actors who thought he had a speaking part, like his other fellow legislative tbespians. was relegated to the wings, only, to watch the comedians go through their parts to the satisfaction of the author of this sad drama.

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federal investigation into Ponzi’s affairs was started. Others made similar near fortunes. Inquiries at banks in the foreign districts showed an enormous number of foreigners had Invested in Ponzl's scheme. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ABE WITHDRAWN. Savings accounts, formerly kept in these banks, were withdrawn and the money placed with Ponzi. There had been a big drain on these institutions during the last few months. However, foreigners did not make up the complete list of customers of the young financial marvel. Society women, clerks and persons in other walks of life, Invested their sav(Contlnued on Page Eighteen.)

PLAY POLITICAL GAME AT PARK Politics Uppermost in Republican Editorial Outing. By HORACE M. COATS. Times Staff Correspondent. TURKEY RUN STATE PARK. July SO. With three United States senators, Will H. Hays, republican national chairman; Warren T. McCray, republican nominee for governor; officials of the repub llcan state central committee, editors of republican papers and 1,000 other prominent party workers and visitors present, this park took on an air of dignified importance on the occasion of the annual midsummer outing of the Indiana Republican Editorial association. While there was a great deal of interest In campaign plans and in national politics. most of the talk centered on the deadlock in the legislature over legalizing the horizontal Increases in tax valuations ordered by the state tax board. GOODRICH RETURNS TO LEGISLATURE. Interest in this subject was Increased by Gov. Goodrich's sudden decision while in Crawfordsvllle last night Dot I to continue to Turkey Run as he bad expected to do, but to return to Indianapolis and •’force'’ the legislature into an- agreement. The governor's decision was reached at a conference with Mr. McCray, Senator New and other party leaders. It is understood that the conferees took the attitude that the deadlock has reached a point where the party's Interests are affected. A constant stream of automobiles was coming to the park all morning, bringing in the dignitaries and hundreds of laymen who were to participate in one of the largest outdoor political gatherings of the 1920 campaign. SENATOR M’COimiCK CHIEF SPEAKER. The chief feature of the day was to be the address by Media McCormick, United States senator from Illinois. Senator Harry 8. New, Mr. McCray and others arrived hero early, and have been holding numerous conferences in addition to mingling with the crowds and talking over the political situation in the Hoosler state. The following telegram from Senator Harding was read at the meeting: ”1 wish it were possible for me to be present and participate In the meeting of the Indiana republican Editorial association. I am very certain I could enter into the deliberation of the association with that spirit which is born of actual experience In newspaper publication. It Is the most fascinating employment I have ever known in inv life and i love the atmosphere of the editorial desk and printing department a* mneb as any man who has known enwspaper work for more than a third of a century. I am sure your fellow publishers will understand the impossibility of my coming to Join you snd I am obliged to content myself with an expression of fraternal greetings through you. “Please say to the Indiana pnblishers that, in spite of the embarrassment and difficulty of present day publishing, it is. nevertheless, the golden opportunity for the American publisher, who has greater power today that ever before and entitled to a greater compensation for the helpful work he is doing. In the changed conditions of our politics the press has become the most potential influence we have nd I most sincerely hope that the republican editors of Indiana will do their great part in making sure of a republican victory, so that we may acclaim our purify once more as the highest aqd best agency of representative popular government. "WARREN O HARDING.” With the exception of Senator McCormick, the majority of the party leaders spent the night in Crawfordsvllle, where they were dinner guests of Mias Helen Elston Smith, a niece of the late Henry S. Lane, former governor for one day and former United States senator. Following the dinner a public reception was held at the Lane borne, where the governor and other officials met the people of Montgomery county. Hundreds of persons left Crawfordsville for Turkey Run early today, transported in automobiles rounded up by i (Continue!l on Page Eighteen.)

Therefore it is with a deep sense of feeling that I express myself in the following language, as a critic: It has been my thought that the duty of a legislature is to correct evils, abolish abuses and to inaugurate reforms; but It is not the privilege of a legislative body to force on the people of a great state laws that are of a petty nature, In order to satisfy some certain individual. Aside from its opportunities to ' serve the people, the position of legislator in itself has no special attraction. fiance, ije prospect is bright that the united effort of patriotic people of the siate of Indiana may this November shake off permanently the (Conti jpied on Va#e Nineteen^

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1920.

ROTH PARTIES JOIN IN CIVIC FEST FOR COX Home County Folk Turn Out to Honor New Leader of Democracy. BIG CELEBRATION IS ON DAYTON, 0., July 30. —There were enough aerial bombs in Dayton today to stock a email-sized war and friends and opponents alike Joined this afternoon In firing them In honor of Gov. James M. Cox. "Homecoming celebration,” the affair has been designated officially, although Gov v . Cox arrived at “Trail’s End,” his Dayton country place, nearly a week ago, and for the matter of that, has spent a considerable part of his time there both before and since the convention which created the new high chieftain of democracy. •One enthusiast said that it should have been culled a ‘heart warming celebration,” and the appropriateness of the suggestion was evident when one saw the unanimity when all poUltcal faiths threw aside their partisan animosities and united in the business of doing honor to Miami’s most distinguished son. This is Jimmy Cox’s county, and while plenty of citizens hereabouts vote the republican ticket, the number of those among the neighbors of Gov. Cox who are not proud of his achievements Is very small, indeed. They speak of him as “Jimmy” here in Dayton.

All over the great Miami valley the home folks camo with the sole idea of showing Jimmy Cox they are proud of him. Not all of them will vote for him for president, perhaps, but they cheered him when the big parade passed the reviewing stand. The program for the ceremonies was prefaced with the warning that the celebration was a civic affair, distinct from the official notification ceremonies Aug. 7, which will be strictly a political event. According to the original schedule. Mayor Switzer was to have felicitated the governor In a brief address, to be made immediately following the parade, and the governor was to have replied in a neighborly talk of a non-political character. NEW RAIL RATES I ANNOUNCED SOON One-Third Freight and HalfCent Passenger Increases Probable. WASHINGTON. July 30.—Members of ! the interstate commerce commission are in daily conference perfecting the lni creased freight and passenger rates orders to cover ‘‘adequate earnings” and Inj creased labor charges of the railroads, that schedules of traffic ebarges mgj be | complete by Sept. 1. It is expected the committee will an- | nounce its rat# decision Saturday or early next week, to give the roads at leas: one month to gel *heir rate ebarges into the hands of the agents when the government divorces Itself from any part In the operation of the road on Sept. 1. Until the beginning of September the roads are guaranteed the same rental they received during government control. On that date the roads must begin to care for themselves nnder the Esrh-Cum-intna transportation act. The act provides, however, that the lm terstate commerce commission must adjust rates that the roads may derive 6 per cent on their aetual Investment. To do this the roads claim tlwy need increases amounting to about 38 per cent on freight and 20 per cent on passenger rates. It is believed, however, that tbo commission will strike a 33 1-3 per cent overage for freight nnd not more than onehalf a cent per mile 'or passenger fares. In addition to the straight Increases there may be other Increases in the form of surcharge# for the Pullman transportation and additional excess baggage tariffs, requested y the roads. According to estimates made by former Director General Fin** of the railroad administration, the Increased frleght rates fall back on people fivefold on the mnltlpilcation of profits on goods carried by the roads. If this were <> the cost to the public will be more than eight hllllo ndollars a year If the full amount requested by the roads is granted. UNION HEADS IN CONFERENCE CLEVELAND. 0.. July 30—Heads of the big railway brotherhoods were in session here today to discuss what was termed the "unfal* provisions" of the rati wage Increases, granted recently. Attention, it was understood, is being given the awards made to switchmen, engineers and shopmen, maintenance of way and structure workers snd certain working conditions. Those in session were Warren R. Stone, grand chief of the brotherhood of locomotive engineers; W. G. Lae, head of the brotherhood of railway trainmen; W. S. Carter, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen; L. E. Sheppard. bead of the order of railway conductors. “When we reach a definite conclusion it will be forwarded to the railroad hoard at Washington,” Lee said. Contracts Awarded for School Addition At n meeting of the city school commissioners late yesterday afternoon the awards for the construction of a fourroom addition to public school No. 58 were made. Schlegel & Roehm were awarded the general contract their bid being $59,454, the lowest of eight submitted. The heating and plumbing award went to Hayes Bros., their bid being the lowest at $23,038.29. The contract for electrical work and fixtures was awarded to Sanborn Electrical Company at $990. It is expected that the addition will be completed In time for the opening of school.

20,000,000 Tons of Coal to Northwest WASHINGTON, July 80.—The interstate commerce commission today Issued detailed instructions for providing 1.250.000 tons of coal monthly for Now England and 20.000.000 tons for the northwest during the next 100 da'ys. At the same time the commission instructed Daniel Willard, head of the B. !c O. railroad, and D. B. Wentz, chairman of the bituminous coal shippers committee, that the New England and northwest priorities must not affect distribution of cars to the rallies. When tbe car supply is less than 100 per cent each mine 1* to get a pro rata

2 Men, 1 Woman Dead After Car Runs Amuck PHILADELPHIA, July 30.—Two men and a woman were killed and another woman seriously injured today* when their auto ran into a building here, rebounded against a freight car and then hit a pole and overturned. The dead are: Otto Schultz, 35, driver of the car; Mrs. Catherine Gettz, 33; an unidentified man, believed to be Mdrris or Morrison. All the victims are Philadelphians.

POLAND’S PLEA FOR AID CHIEF QUESTION UP Eighth Meeting of League Council Convenes it San Sebastian. U. S. NOT REPRESENTED SAN SEBASTIAN. Spain. July 30 Poland’s plea for help to save the country from complete annihilation by (he powerful armv of soviet Russia was the chief question before the council of the league of nations when it met here today. This was the eighth meeting of the council and the session* will be hela in the famous city ball. Great Britain is represented by A. J. Balfour, former British foreign secretary; Italy by Tomasao Tlttoni, former Italian premier: France by Leon Bonr Keols, and Spain by Count Quinones de Leon. The United States la not participating in the meeting. Poland’* plea to the allies for help was not on the program when the 'meeting was arranged, but. In view of the critical situation in eastern Europe, it was decided to take up the Polish crisis and discuss it first. QUESTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED. Besides Poland the council will take up the following matters: 1. German reparations and the emission of sn inter-allied loan to assist In the delivery of German coal. 2. Measures of the blockade to be put in effect against any offending member of the league of nations. 3. Future activities of un International hygienic association. 4. The future of German colonies, ! under mandatory rules. 5. Relations between the eonncil and the assembly of the league of nations. ft. India’s request for membership In the international labor bureau. 7. Plans and the date for tbs proposed financial conference at Brus- ! sels. ) PLANS PASSING OF POLAND AS BARRIER WASHINGTON. Jul/ 30 Demands ! which in effact would eliminate Poland as a barrier state between Russia and Germany, will be presented by soviet Russia as conditions to peace with Poland, according t<f confidential Information to the government today. I The soviet peseee demand also will facilitate an alliance between Germany and Russia, according to tbo government reports. BRITISH NOTE URGES CONFERENCE LONDON, July SO While the Mosi cow wireless continued to circulate re- ; ports of bolshevik victories, the British government today was going vigorously ahead with plena for bringing about peace between the soviets and the Poles Anew British note to the bolshevikl was made public. It urged the Moscow government to authorize M. Keraenoff and M. Krassin to make preliminary arrangements for (Continued on rag# Eighteen.) Two Years’ Sentence for New York Hoarder ! NEW YORK, July 30—Two years In the Atlanta penitentiary was the sen ! tenee given A. Lessen, a grocer, by Jndge Harlan B. Howe, In federal court, ! after he had been found guilty of violating the Lever set section providing j against the hoarding of foodstuffs, j Lessen was charged specifically with j buying sugar in small lots and hoarding U. At one time, according to the government, he had more than 200,000 pounds in storage. Many Government Positions Are Open j , The local civil service board has been I informed from Washington that 800 stenographer-typists are required at once in government work. The notice says the positions are permanent and carry a salary of $1,200 n year with a bonus of S2O a month. A number of other governmental positions in the civil service are open, said R. F. Stuart, secretary of the Positions vary from vocational experts to chauffuers and the salaries from $6,000 down. Three Men to Decide New GrleansCar Fare NEW ORLEANS, July 30. Three special masters, named.to decide street car fare New Orleans people must pay, what the street railway compauy must get to be able to pay its debts, and whether the street car men’s international union shall be recognized, met today to begin their labors. They are Charles J. Theard, George H. Terriberry and J. if O’Leary. They expect to be in session about ! three weeks. State Drops Case of Alleged Murderers CHICAGO, July 30, —Owing to the disappearance of two of Us principal witnesses, the state of Illinois today nolle pressed the case against “Big Tim” Murphy, "Dago Mike,’’ nnd Carozo and Vincenzo Cosmano, charged with the murder of Maurice (Moss) Enright, labor leader. In Chicago's labor war last winter. Murphy, Carrozzo and Cosmaino have been in jail , since February. Illinois prisoners must be tried within four terms of court, but an extru month was granted the state to produce its chief witness. The time expired today. 21 Die in Prague Blast PRAGUE, July 80.—Twenty-one persons were killed and twelve injured in a munitions factory explosion near here today 1 . I

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THREAT OF RIG STICK ACTION ROILS SENATOR Eisner Says Goodrich Quotation Is an Insult to Anybody. DEADLOCKS ARE ISSUES Charging Gov. Goodrich always has wielded the big stick and was attempting to wield it again to break the deadlock In conferees committees, Senator E. P. Eisner, democrat, Seymour, today on the floor of the senate took exceptions to a headline in a morning paper, stating that “Goodrich and Wasmuth Plan Using Force on Legislators.” Senator Eisner satd if the governor was quoted correctly, he considered the statement "an insult to any body.” He asked that a committee of three republicans be appointed by the chair to call on the governor and see if he had been quoted correctly and if so to determine what force he intends to use. Senator H. E. Negley, republican floor leader, immediately came to the rescue of the governor and moved that the Eisner motion be tabled because the gov. ernor was not quoted In the article In the morning paper in question. Negley’s motion received a sufficient vote to cause the chair to anonunce that the motion of Senator Negley was carried and that Senator Eisner’s motion was tabled. “I notice in a morning paper this headline, ‘Goodrich and Wasmuth Plsn Using Force on Legislators’ and I suppose that very senator has read it,” said Senator Eisner in defending bis motion. “THINKS IT IS THE LIMIT.” Continuing, he said, “I wonder what force the governor is going to use? "Here is the governor not only trying to bo the governor, but also tbe legislature and is attempting to whip us into shape. “I believe we are capable of passing laws that the people want. "If the governor had not interfered with past legislatures we would not hav# been here In special session. "When I was a member of the appropriation committee the governor came to us and demanded that the appropriations be cut down and he wielded the big stick then and is wielding the big stick now. “It Is time for tbe senate to exercise Its own judgment and It is time to stop quibbling, to get together and agree on the tax measures. “I say this committee should be appointed to wait on the governor and see if the governor Is quoted correctly. "I m that such statements are an insult against the intelligence of any body.” concluded Senator Eisner. QUICK WORK MADE OF MOTION. Senator Negley then took tbe floor and made quiet work of the Elsne* resolution by successfully moving that It be tabled. Tbe senate then got down to business and passed the Bldaman house bill No. fdfi. providing for a two platoon system for fire departments in cities with e population of 15,000 or more. The bill was passed on a suspension of . rules. The senate refused to concur in the bouse amendments to senate bill 402, providing that after the passage of the bill all surveyors in the state should receive all back pay as well as pay for ail work in the future for preliminary work done in making petitions calling for road Improvements. Senator Nejdl said he favored the amendments as surveyors in Indiana have (Continued on Page Eighteen.)

2 HAAGS LEAVE FOR U* S, PRISON Convicted Druggists Start to Atlanta, Ga. Julius A. Haig and Louis B. Haag, druggists, convicted of violating the Reed amendment, which prohibits the shipment of liquor into a dry state, and of conspiracy, started for Atlanta. Gs.. today to begin their prison terms. Each of the Haags wai sentenced in federal court, following conviction by a Jury last month, to serve eighteen months in the federal penitentiary end to pay a One of SIO,OOO. It was announced when sentence was pronounced thet an appeal would be taken, but the Haags later decided to serve their sentences without further opposition. REPORT AT OFFICE OF V. 8. MARSHAL. The Haag brothers reported at the office of Mark Storen, United States marshal. at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Deputy Marshall Resume took them in custody and took them to the Union station, where they boarded a southbound train at 3:15 o'clock. The departure of the Haags for the federal penitentiary brings to a conclusion a liquor caae which attracted more attention than any case of its kind ever tried In Indianapolis. Tbe Haags were arrested nearly two years ago following a raid on one of their drug stores on North Pennsylvania street, where a large amount of liquor was confiscated. THREE TRIALS BEFORE CONVICTION. The raid was followed by much sidestepping on the part of officials, result! ug in three trials before a conviction was accomplished. The Haags were given small sentences in the criminal court and immediately appealed the case to the state supreme covjrty-where it is still pending. This convlot/lon was followed some time lator by a federal grand jury indictment. and i very brief trial In federal court resulting in conviction.

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WASMUTH TRIES TO BREAK DEADLOCK ON KIPER TAX MEASURE Administration Henchmen Gather to Bring Pressure on Conferees and Adj’ourn Protracted Special Session. TALK PLANS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Determined to compel the conferees committee on the Kiper tax bin to reach an agreement which is acceptable to the Goodrich administrari tiem and not harmful to the interests of the republican candidate for governor, E. M. Wasmuth, republican state chairman, today took a hand in attempting to break the deadlock. \ Behind closed doors Wasmuth and the conference committees are preparing for a long session, if necessary. Meals were served to 1 i committee inside the conference room, according to one of the committee members. Besides Wasmuth the following men are in the conference, It was learned on reliable information: Secretary of State Ed Jackson, Assistant Attorney General U. S. Lesh, Senator Roscoe Kiper, author of the bill; Fred Simms, secretary of the state boarc. of tax commissioners, and the conference committee, consisting of Senators Southworth, Grant and English, and Representatives Dunn, Laughlin and TuthilL

IT'S TOUGH, FOR ‘GENE’ ANYWAY Can You Beat It? Windy City to Hang Gunman. CHICAGO, July 30.—Gene Geary, Chicago’s most notorious gunman, was under sentence to hang here today for the killing of Harry J. Reckas last May. The Jury brought in a verdict late last night recommending the death penalty. Geary was dumfounded at the verdict. He has been tried and acquitted several times before for killings. “What do you know about that?” he questioned. “Can you beat it? The rope; God, I never expected it. Think of those guys giving me the rope. It doesn’t seem real.” A plot on the part of other prisoners to free “Gene," as he is familiarly known, was discovered and frustrated by guards. The prisoners had been well fortified for the attempt. Sixteen clubs, twelve long sharp knlTes and five saws were found in their cells. Flyers Start Second Leg of 'Frisco Trip CLEVELAND, Juty SO.—The three aIV metal airplanes which left Nw York yesterday for San Francisco to map out a transcontinental airplane mail route* left Cleveland this morning for Chicago. Lad of 3 Is Victim of Motor Car Driver Vernon Dove, 8, son of Edward C. Dove, 657 Tecumeeh street, was struck by an automobile driven by Van Edwards, 25, 619 Jefferson avenne, at Michigan street and Hamilton avenne today. The boy was taken home in a police automobile. Price of Milwaukee Papers Is Increased MILWAUKEE. .Toly 80.-—The Milwaukee morning Sentinel today announced an increase In price fom 2 to 8 cents. The Evening Sentinel t to Increeee from 2 to 8 cents for paper# sold outside Milwaukee county. An Increase of from i to 10 cent* for the Hunday Sentinel was announced Im) Saturday. The Milwaukee Journal Is to make the same Increases and the Wisconsin News Is expected also to Increase to the same rates.

Navy Officer Jumps to Death in New York NEW YORK, July 30.—Lieut. Benjamin F. Himman, U. 8. N„ on sick leave from the Great Lakes training station at Chicago, was killed instantly today when he leaped from a fourth floor window In tbe home of his sister. Mrs. Walter R. Root, at 510 West 140th street. Himman came here after suffering a nervous breakdown. He was in the legal department at the Great Lakes station. Tax Muddle Holds Up City Ordinance City officials are at work preparing their budgets for the coming fiscal year. It is expected the estimates will be submitted to the city council informally next Monday night. Robert Bryson, city comptroller, said no ordinance would accompany the estimates owing to the fact that no valuations could be made until the state tax law muddle is settled. The council will be given an opportunity to go over the budgets before any ordinance is presented. No recommendations will be riiade, it was said, until after the city finds out where it stands in regard to the revamped tax law.

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The reason given for sending out fori meals, according to one of the members' In the session, is to prevent any posaibla information from reaching Gov. Goodrich nntll the committee is ready to report “Every time a tentative agreement 1* reached, some member of the committee Informs the governor, who immediately throws a monkey wrench into the cogs, and another meeting to revise the bill must be held,” he said. The committee probably will reach an agreement this afternoon and rush the bill to the legislature between 3 and 4 o’clock. Members of both houses had the lm-j pression that a final effort would be main by the administration to break the deadlock today. When Mr. Wasmuth appeared at the statehouse there was animated conversation among members of both houses, as Wasmuth's presence was taken to mean that political pressure was to be brought to bear npon the joint committee on the Kiper bill. When Representative Tuthill, author of the Tuthill legalizing bill, and other members of the house conference commttee on the amended Kiper bill walked to the state supreme courtrooms with Waamuth, Assistant Attorney General U. S. Leash and Ed Jackson, secretary of state, it was apparent that the administration's driye to end the deadlock was really on. The Joint committee with Wasmuth and the others entered tbe courtroom of the supreme court and closed the door. Members of both houses found numerous excuses to walk up and down the corridor and they lost no oppor tunity to look toward the closed door of the state supreme courtroom. The McCray republicans are pointing out it is absolutely necessary that the deadlock be broken and urging that the committee take action which will result in both houses accepting a compromise Republican political leaders admittedly are concerned over the state-wide effects of the deadlock, which gives the democratic members of both houses am pie opportunity to criticise the Good rich administration, as well as the es feet of ontslde influences on the com mlctee. Every effort is being made to keep Goodrlchism out of the legislative alt uation, but members of both houses axe blaming the administration for the dead lock. It is understood that the presence of Wasmuth will result in the committer being able to report on a compromise agreement of Section 1 of the Kiper bill This section, as passed by the senate Is the real meat of the bill, as It provides for the state board of tax commissioner: and the county board of review reassess ing, reviewing and equalizing the a&sess ments. > It was said by a member of the com mlttee that an agreement was nearly reached yesterday on section 1 after thf house conferees had suggested a compre mlse, and the senate conferees were about ready to accept the proposed agree ment when tbe committee adjourned to; lunch. On the return of the conferees yester day afternoon the house members refuser to discuss their proposed agreement, i is said. The governor expressed the opinior that the conferees will be able to agree today and that adjournment will follow The governor admitted that he hacthe same thought for several days. The governor Is known to have favored legalization, but it is understood that hf will accept the other way as proposed bj the senate if a compromise is entered into by the conferees. He stated he would have been willing to have appeared before the senate and explained the administration’s stand on the Kiper aqd home rule bills. “But the majority, It appears, didn’t seem to want me,” -he said good-na-turedly. The governor will not go Turkey Run today to attend the meeting of the republican editors, but will remain at the statehouse. While he is optimistic over the ability of the committee to reach an agreement, the majority republicans In a caucus last night decided to stand by the senate conferees on both the Kiser and the Johnson home rule bills. With the senate determined to support Its conferees on the joint comm'tfavor the Kiper bill, and the apparent decision of the house to maintain its position on the Tuthill legalizing bill as the only cure for the tax muddle, efforts to break the deadlock were postponed until S o’clock this afternoon, when the house and the senate reconvene. Despite the attitude of the majority members of both houses regarding the deadlock, there are indications that ths Joint conference committee will report on tie Kiper curative bill this afternoon, when it was definitely learned that the (Continued on Page Eighteen.)

OPEN LETTER TO SAM ZUKERMAX. Dear Sam —It has been so long since any of your friends offered money for your release from the prison north that it may be you have been released again on another parole, temporary or otherwise. But this letter is to inform you that your judgment in hiring John Holtzman to get you a suspended sentence has been vindicated. Holtzman now appears to haviffi&ffl tablished his right to be the moSt influential bipartisan Sl|| tieian who was ever entrusted responsibilities by a state coumlß|