Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 258, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 March 1921 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Colder with rain tonight. Probably turning into snow flurries Wednesday morning.

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BRANCH PUTS COLD WATER ON JAZZ AS [ LEGISLATURE DIES Chases Out Orchestra and Announces Serious Affront by House Resolution Proposing a Little Singing. CLOCK IS TURNED BACK TWO HOURS The Seventy-Second General Assembly, which came to a close at 2 o’clock bus morning with the hands still pointing to the constitutional hour of midnight, afforded the hundreds of belated spectators who remained for the finish an exciting climax when Lieutenant Governor Emmet 1 orest Branch broke up a jazz party that had been organized to celebrate the end of the Session and delivered a tirade against the House of Representatives. The legislators, who had been marking time since early in the evening to give the enrolling clerks a chance to catch up, were suddenly aroused by the strains of a jazz orchestra and immediately the second floor of the Statehouse was filled with dancing couples. Members of the House had contributed to bring the orchestra there, but they were joined in the festivities by many members of the Senate.

The Lieutenant Governor abruptly ■topped the music and on returning to the Senate was handed the following resolution, purporting to be signed by John F. McClure, Speaker if the House: “Mr. Speaker—l move that a committee of big huskies be instructed to wait on the honored Lieutenant Governor to ascertain if there is any constitutional bar to the members of the House singing.” n “I was never so Insulted in my life,' ■aid Lieutenant Governor Branch, ad- ! dressing the Senate. “When I stopped that stuff I acted on the authority of ; the Governor. I want to say that I j have signed every bill that the House ( has sent over" here. Now I want to an- j nounoe that we will adjourn as soon as the Senate enrolling clerks have our bills completed.” SPEAKER M'CIrRE MAKES APOLOGY. Speaker McClure said he signed the resolution as a joke and meant no affront to the dignity of the presiding of- j fleer of the upper house. . One of the final acts was the passage ! of a bill creating the position Os en- , glneer in the conservation department and appropriating $30,000 for the expenses of the new division. The jeasnre failed in the Senate during the afternoon for lack of a constitutional majority. In the closing hours. Senator James J. Nejdl, Whiting, found that his Indiana Harbor bill, which sought to set aside $25,000 for the purpose of investigating a harbor on Lake Michigan, couid not carry an appropriation by resolution. He therefore Introduced anew appropriation bill carrying that amount and it went through without opposition. TRAINING SCHOOL MEASURE PASSED. Colored girls of Indiana will have an opportunity to prepare themselves for the duties of a housewife by taking courses In domestic arts and science, following the passage of the English bill yesterday afternoon. It contains an appropriation of $25,000 for the establishment of a preparatory school. Little opposition to the bill, which passed the Senate without a dissenting .vote, developed in the House. The apparent need for such an institution was pointed out by various Representatives. Another important Senate bill which received the sanction of the House was that introduced by Senator William Brown, Hebron, which provides that girls (Continued ou Page Eight.) EVANS ACCEPTS BURGLARY PLEA Prosecutor Makes Known His Position in Case of Wm. Bashard. Stating that he takes all responsibility in agreeing to William Bashard pleading guilty to second degree burglary instead of star ’g trial on charges of being an habl* criminal which might have resultea m life imprisonment. Prosecutor William P. Evans today defined his position in this case. Bashard pleaded guilty to second degree burglary in the Criminal Court and was sentenced from two to fourteen years in the State prison. Bashard was ready to go to trial before a jury and had as his counsel Paul Wetter, pauper attorney, to defend him. Mr. Wetter was prepared to introduca evidence which might tend to refute that which the State might introduce concerning two prior convictions of Bashard. This case grew out of Basbard's alleged stealing of twenty-two chickens. The indictment alleged two former convictions. •*lt is true.” said Prosecutor Evans, “that Bashard has served time twice before, once in Indiana and once in Michigan. Conviction for an habitual crinii--1 nal is life Imprisonment and I dtd not Lfeel like asking a jury to send a man ■to prison for life for stealing chickens, r j so stated to the court and I take all responsibility in this matter. I feel that the end of Justice is well served by Bashard pleading guilty to second degree burglary and being sentenced from two to fourteen years.” Albert Mundcn, Who was indicted on charge of robbery and grand larceny as well as being an habitual criminal, will be tried Thursday in the Criminal Court. CHEMICAL PLANT WRECKED. ESCANABA, Mich.. March B.—An explosion in the Ftill room of the Delta Chemical Company, at Wells. Mirh., late Monday, destroyed the plant, causing a loss estimated at $500,000. The cause of the explosion Is unknown. WEATHER i Forecast tot Indianapolis and vicinity . for the twentv-four hours ending 7 p. ui.. ' March 9: Colder with rain tonight, probably turning to snow flurries Wednesday morning and followed by fair an-J colder Wednesday. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 03 7 a. m 04 8 a. m 00 9 a. m 07 10 a. m 07 11 a. m 62 12 (noon) 60 1 p. m 62 2 p. m 61

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AUTOMOBILE IN ALL HIS GLORY AT FAIR GROUND 1921 Show, ‘Bigger, Better Than Ever,’ Gets Away to Flying Start. SPECIAL EVERY NIGHT The 1921 exhibition of the Indianapolis Automobile Trades Association sot away to a flying start at the State Fair Grounds last night. In a setting beautiful in its simplicity and which grew upon one the longer one lingered, the aristocrats of the motor world were at their shining best. Fitting perfectly into the picture were the displays of the myriads of Accessories and conveniences that so much to the pleasure and convenience of the motor car owner, back of all, forming a strong bulwark, as It were, were lined up the ! commercial vehicles, proud, beautiful and seemingly conscious of their power. People? Oh, yes. quantities of them, all in their best bib and tucker, from little tots who didn't know what it was all about, but were content to revel in , the beautiful so lavishly displayed, on ■ up to the older folk, many with the seri- ! ous mission of buying in mind, while ! others, like the little folk, were Just ! happy in looking. John B. Orman, major domo of the exhibition, estimated the | opening attendance at eight thousand and predicted that thp crowds would increase as the week advanced. The Optimists’ Club held sway at the show last night, and they introduced many novelties and Impromptu Rtunts Such as, for instance, a clown band that paraded up and down and in and out (Continued on Page Seven.) WOULD HANG SMITH WOMAN Widow of Jake Hamon to Seek Vengeance. CHICAGO, March B.—Mrs. Jake namon was en route to Ardmore. Okla.. today, determined to avenge the slaying of her husband. Accompanied by her 11 yearold daughter. Olive Bell, she left to attend the trial of Clara Smith Hamon and do all In her power to obtain conviction i of thp woman. i “She wrecked my home, boasted of her 'conquest and killed my husband,” said Mrs. Hamon. "I have no sympathy for her. She should be banged. I “I will show she hail affairs with other | men and that her boasts of 'making' Jake were the vilest lies. I knew the hardship that made him. She knew the luxury ol his life with him when he was ‘made.’ “I don't propose this murdereas, this I destroyer, this boastress, this poser shall go free.” James E. O’Brien, former assistant State s attorney, who while holding that i office was given the name of “Ropes” j because of the large number of men he sent to the gallows, will represent Mr*. Hamon at the trial. Princess Anastasia Under Doctor’s Knife ATHENS, March B—A8 —A successful operi ation was performed this morning on I Princess Anastasia, wife of Prince Christopher, who before her marriage was , Mrs. William B. Leeds. The operation was conducted by Dr. Geroulonos after ' consultation with Dr. Alden R. Hoover, an American physician. It was ani nounced the Princess was out of danger

Harding Stresses ‘Approximate’ When He Talks Disarmament

WASHINGTON, March B.—“ Approximate disarmament” will be the proffer of President Warren G. Harding for world peace. The phrase was carefully chosen by the President as he stood on the threshold of tho main doorway to the White House early this morning. The President stressed the adjective “approximate” as, bareheaded and smiling. he fared the newspaper correspondents pressing him for a commitment on disarmament. The inflection he bestowed on it left no doubt as to his meaning. What he said was hrirfj and pointed, but In an instant he conjured up thp American nation, unwilling to he disarmed or unprppared for defense, but willing to Join with other nations in abolishing excessive armament. Republican leaders of Congress were still rolling away in well polished limousines from the brilliantly illuminated portico as the President frankly discussed

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CLEAN PRIMARY RESTS CHIEFLY ON THREE MEN Selection of Election Commissioners Held Important Factor. TENNANT FIRST NAMED

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Watson's Friends Are Interested Lucius O. Hamilton, a stanch personal and political friend of Senator James E. Watson, gave vent to the feeling engendered by Mr. Thomas C. Howe's reported attitude toward Senator Watson. Mr. Hamilton, who left today for Hot Springs, Ark., said: "Friends of Senator Watson appreciate the information that has coin.' to them regarding Thomas Howe's feeling toward Indiana's Senator. They are somewhat puzzled to understand just what 'stripe of man' Mr. Howe does like, but they are glad to learu thus early In the primary race that he does not like Senator Watson. "We presume tnat he did not vote for Senator Watson, as he could hardly he expected to overcome his dislikes through party loyalty. “Watson adherents who were doubtful regarding their support of Mr. Howe's primary candidacy are now having no trouble in deciding who is their choice.”

Whether Indianapolis is to have clean primary election May 3 appeared today to depend upon the men appointed on the municipal board of election commissioners. The board will consist of three members. one appointed by Irving W. Lemaux. Republican city chairman, to represent the Republicans: one appointed by Thomas Meeker, Democratic city chairman, to represent the Democrats, uud the third. George O. Hutsell, city clerk, who serves ex-officio. The powers of the election board in elude the securing and placing of all elec tlon supplies, the designation of voting places, supervision of the election and settlement of disputes which arise before or during the election, receipt and supervision of the canvassing and tabulation of returns. The latter Is considered the most important, so fur as the coming election Is concerned. JEWETT FACTION’S HAND RECOGNIZED. Mr. Lemaux announced the appointment of Maurice E. Tennant, attorney, 1217 North New Jersey street, us the lie publican member. The hand of Mayor Charles W. Jewett and the faction which is backing Mr. Thomas C. Howe, former president of Butler College and NewsJewett candidate for mayor, was quite generally recognized in this appointment. Mayor Jewett and Mr. Tennant both at- ; tended Harvard I'niverstty. Otner factions of the Republican party advanced candidates for the appointment. I but Mr. Lemaux chose to listen to the . mayor, it was said. Among those who were mentioned for the position were James F. Cleary, newspaper man; James , Lamkln. attorney, who would have been 1 very acceptable to Mr. Hutsell as a fel- ! low member, and Frank D. Brattain, a deputy county Tderk, There is a large element In the Democratic party that is Insisting that Mr. Meeker name as the Democratic repre- ; sensitive a man who 1s allied with no (Continued on Page Two.) PHYSICIANS MAY TILT BEER ‘LID’ Ruling Authorizes Use for Medical Purposes. j WASHINGTON. March B.—'The prohl : bition “lid'’ was removed today on “beer I with a kick” for medicinal purposes. The Department of Justice ruled that : physicians are authorized. under the Volstead law, to prescribe beer, when in ! their Judgment, it will prove beneficial. The beer ruling was drafted before the new administration came into office and bears the signature of A. Mitchell I'almer, Attorney General. Beer now takes a status equal to that of wlue as curative agent, legally listed by the Government. and physicians will be allowed wide latitude in directing its use by patients when such use will aid recovery in cases of illness or convalescence. 860 CHINESE ARE LOST IN WRECK Only 250 Rescued From British Steamer. LONDON, Mbreh B.—Eight hundred and sixty Chinese lost their lives when the British steamship Hong Ho was | wrecked near Swatow, said a dispatch ; from Singapore today. The Hong Ho, which hailed from Slni gapore, was en route from that port to : Amoy with 1,100 Chinese on board. A ■ British destroyer and cruiser rescued 250 I of the Chinese.

the long conferences he had w-ith them ' since early evening. There had been differences of opinion between the Republican leaders with whom he had conferred at dinner and afterward. He made no attempt at concealment of the fact that Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee had differed as to whether tariff duties or domestic taxation should ] be revised first when the new Congress i convenes. But he indicated he was hope- ! ful that an agreement would be reached after a careful canvass of the Senate and j House is made. The President made It plain he did not j desire the impression should go forth that it was his purpose to consult only a small group of men who are the rec- j ognized Republican leaders of Congress. | He desired 4o sound out the sentiment of j the full Republican majority of Congress (Continued on Pngo Two.)

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, MARCH 8,1921.

Germany Assumes Passive Role, Awaiting Next Move by Allies

BERLIN, March 8. —Following a twohour session by the German cabinet last night, R was announced today the government will remain firm in its opposition to the indemnity decision of the allies. The Socialists at Cologne have pledged their support to the government and the people of Dusseldorf (which has been occupied by the allies) Bent a message asking the government to continue its defiance of the allied demands. For the time being Germany will play a passive role, awaiting the next move of the allies. Whether or not there will be any cabinet changes will not be revealed until Foreign Minister Simons reports to the Reichstag, probably Thursday.

PETROGRAD IN HANDS OF NEW REBEL FORCES Bolshevist Commissaries Reported Killed or Taken Prisoners. PARIS REPORT DIFFERS LONDON, March 8-All Bolshevist commissaries in Petrograd have been killed or taken prisoners by revolutionaries. according to forelgu office advices today. Dispatches from Helsingfors confirmed reports that ail Petrograd, except the fortress of SS. Peter and Paul, was in rebel hands. TROT SKI IS MADE MILITARY DICTATOR LONDON, March 8. Leon Trotskl, minister of war in the soviet government at Moscow, has been appointed military dictator of Russia with unlimited powers to put down the counter revolutionary movements which have sprung up in various sections of the country, according to an Exchange dispatch from Helsingfors today. Trotskl is said to be on his way to Petrograd, where the Insurgents have been muklng their .strongest tight against soviet power. Thirty-seven thousand soldiers and sailors are said to be marching upon Petrograd from the fortress of Kronstadt. At last reports the fortress of Kronstadt was held by the “whites’’ or anti Bolshevist*. SOVIET ARTILLERY ROM It A RI)S MOSCO W LONDON. March 8. Several hundred persons were killed at Moscow when soviet artillery, massed in the hills near the city, bombarded the workers' headquarters, said a Central News dispatch from Helsingfors this afternoon. In addition to the killed large num bers were wounded. The bombardment followed the declaration of a general strike on the part of the workers to en force their demand for the creation of a constituent assembly. The strikers at Moscow are reported to number over 100.000 at present. Soviet troops that were ordered against the insurgent garrison at Kronstadt attempted to cross on (he ice. The cruiser Petropnvloek. In the hands of the rebels, (Continued on Page Two.) CABINET HOLDS FIRST MEETING Domestic Problems Faced at Initial Conference With Harding. WASHINGTON, March B.—Drawing of a program for solution of domestic problems occupied President Harding's Cabinet at its first session today. Harding had planned to Viave the sob sion over in little more than an hour and to g<r on to other conferences, but the meeting continued from 11 until 1:20 o’clock. It was understood Harding outlined the conclusions which had been reached at conference with congressional leaders. These were discussed and plans were laid for various departments to cooperate In the general program of legislation. Vice President Coolldge was present, an innovation The Vice President had a seat at the end of the table, facing the President, with the members of the Cabinet seuted along the sides. The president and Senator Lodge conferred for half an hour early In the morning. It !s understood that the Cos lombtan treaty was taken up. The executive officers were Jammed with visitors. Patronage apparently was the President’s difficult task, fur a score or more Senators and Representatives gathered to confer with him about various appointees. Among those who had uppolntmen s were Janies Harris, national committeeman ,from Oklahoma; Representative Mason. Illinois; Representative Cooper, Wisconsin; Senator Shields, Tennessee; Senator New, In diana; Senator Sterling, South Dakota; Senator Elkins, West Virginia; Senator Wadsworth, New York; E. B. Mcl.ean, Washington; Senator Ilnrreld and Congresswoman Alice Robertson, Oklahoma; Charles D. Hilles and Senator Colder, New York, and Victor Rosewater, Omaha, Neb. 0. B. PETTIJOHN IS NEAR DEATH Son Directs Fight to Save Councilman’s Life. Dr. Otto B. Pettljohn, 68, member of the city council, who w-as reported at I the point of death Monday, was still in a serious condition at the Deaconess Hospital today. Ills son. Dr. B. B. Pettljohn, is directing the flglit to save his life. An acute attack of nephritis Saturday afternoon caused the councilman's removal to the hospital. Although his health has been failing for several months Dr. Pettljohn made a valiunt struggle to remain active in his duties until a few weeks ago, when he was forced to take his bed. His condition is regarded as serious because of his advanced aga.

The cabinet has received information from the Ruhr district that Belgian and French troops were on the move hours before Dr. Simons’ message was received here from London announcing that the allies were putting their penalties into effect. President Ebert has appealed to the German nation to remain calm in the face of the allied advance from the Rhine. The Germah Cabinet held a session at midnight. It was reported that Dr. Walter Simons, the foreign minister, was to be upheld entirely for his course at London in rejecting the allied demand for 226,000,000,000 gold marks indemnity. According to nows received here the allied troops were under orders to begin moving nil along the Rhine.

Gambling Case Dismissed After 13-Month Sleep State Evidence Not Beyond ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Against Collins. I After “sleeping” on the trial docket of the Criminal Court for more than thlr- j teen months, the case of Martin Collins, known ns “Buck," who formerly operated n notorious saloon in West Washington, street when things were open in this city and now operating it as a “dry bar," wus finally disposed of yesterday by Special Judge James M. Leathers, who rendered a verdict of not guilty. Although Collins was found guilty in the city court and fined $lO and sentenced to ten dnys In Jail on a charge of keeping a gambling house. Special Judge Leathers held that the State had failed to make a case beyond a reasonable doubt. The "sleeping” process which was administered to this case Is told by the records In the Criminal Court as follows: Case appealed from the city court to the Criminal Court Jan. 20, 1920. Slept until July 19, 1920. when a change of venue was asked from Judge .Tames A. Collins and James M. leathers was appointed. On July 2. 1920, Mr. leathers qualified as special Judge. Permitted to sleep until Feh. 21, 1921, when Judge Leathers heard the evidence and took the case under advisement. Slept again until March 7. when Judge Leathers rendered his decision finding Collin* not guilty. The record Indicates that the Collins case slept practically through the last twelve months of the prosecutorship of Claris Adams. Special Judge Leathers discussed at length the various phases of law under which he stated that his decision in this case was reached. The court took about thirty minutes discussing the l.ir\ i He maintained that "mere siisp'rW ns etrcuiustnures are not sufficient to wari rant a conviction” and pointed rut the i various elements entering into reasonable doubt as the court saw It. “The State has not made a . a <e,' t"eclnred Judge Leathers and ordered the release of “Buck” Collins. The court discussed at length the evidence Introduced by the defense and the ■ positive statement of certnln w tnesses and patrotls of "Buck's” place that they | saw no gambling there. Man Dies From Auto Accident Injuries James Scott, 27. 532 Warren avenue, died at the city hospital today a-* the result of a fractured skull received in an j automobile accident Feb. 24 at McCarty j and Union streets. Coroner Robinson is ; investigating. Kcott was driving his automobile west jon McCarty street, and William Robj erts, 2209 College avenue, was driving i south In Union street. The ears were In collision. Roberts escaped injury, but I .Scott was badly hurt. Sergeant Sheehan, ’ on his report, said the accident was due |to carelessness on t lie part of both | drivers. Both ears were, damaged. Costa Rican Troops Now Leaving Panama WASHINGTON, March B.—With the invading Costa Itlca forces In northern I Panama being withdraw n, the State Dej partment today was awaiting reports of j the evacuation by Costa Rican troops of ; the territory In the south. I The State Department today was In | receipt of the reply from the Costa Rican government to Secretary Hughes’ demand for immediate cessation of fighting. The reply agreed to the withdrawal asked oy the United States. Harding Will Urge Action on Treaty WASHINGTON, March B.—President Harding will send the Senate a message urging Immediate ratification of the Colombian treaty, it was learned today. Ilatdlng's decision was arrived at In the face of advice from some members of his party against such a step at this time. Ratification will be opposed by Senators Borah, Johnson aud possibly others. The treaty proposes to pay Colombia $25,000,000 for land used In making the Panama Canal. The apology It once contained for the taking of the land was eliminated. American oil Interests are deeply interested in ratification. Rail Pay to Be Cut MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., March B.—Railroads of the Northwest running into Minneapolis today served a thirty-day notice on maintenance of way employes, common laborers lu the railroad shops an bridge workers of a cut in wages to a minimum of 28 cents an hour. The present minimum wage in this class of work Is 48% cents and hour. Wife for Wife Idea CHICAGO, March B.—-Police today are seeking Joe Bonett, an Italian who. according to .Frank Brogi, restaurant pro-< prietor, has offered SIO,OOO for the murder of the wife of Dr. Benjamin 11. , Break si one. I The physician recently performed an emergency Caesarian operation on Bonett’s wife, during which both she and her new-born child died. At the time Bonett attacked Dr. Breakstone with a stiletto and was arrested. Today Brogi received a letter offering a reward for the death of the phy sreian’a wife.

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PENALTIES NOT LIGHTENED IN FEDERAL COURT Judge Anderson Imposes Heavy Sentences for Auto Stealing. MANY PLEAS ARE HEARD Severe sentences imposed by Judge Albert B. Anderson marked the second day of the arraignment of defendants in Federal Court today. In almost every instance the court made the sentences heavier than have been given in the past for similar offenses. Charles Greenburg of Chicago received a sentence of four years in the Federal prison at Atlanta for transporting stolen automobiles in interstate traffic, despite the tearful pleadings of a paralytic sister for leniency on the grounds that the thefts had been committed by Greenberg in order to provide medical attention for her. However, it was shown that Greenhurg had in his possession serial keys for many makes of automobiles and it was pointed out that following his arrest an organized effort had been made to provide bond for him. “This man is a member of an automobile stealing syndicate,” Judge Anderson said, “and I cannot do other than give him a sentence." TOO MANY JOIN NAVY TO ESCAPE PUNISHMENT. “Too many young men Join the Army or Navy to escape punishment,” the court snld in sentencing Paul Hoerman, 19, Terre Haute, to eighteen months at Atlanta for complicity iu transporting a stolen automobile from Terre Haute to Purls, 111. It was shown Hoerman had not joined the Navy until after tne commission of the theft. Rennie Toon of Indianapolis, charged with transporting a stolen ear from this city to Cincinnati was given two years and John L. Daniels of Indianapolis received a sentence of three years for transporting a stolen machine from Cleveland, Ohio, to Indianapolis. Roy Comer and Willard Comer of Ft. Wayne, and Donald Harry Bright of Crawfordsvllle, were sentenced to three years at Atlanta for transporting stolen ears from various points in this State to Hlghbridge, Ky. Roy Comer was one of the prisoners who escaped from the Marion County jail in the big jail iellvery last July. He was captured several months ago in Texas. Bright admitted he had broken tnto a wire factory and poolroom at Crawfordsville for purposes of robbery. JUDGE OWNS STOCK IN FACTORY. “This may disqualify me as judge,” Judge Anderson said, “I own a little stock in that factory and of the building In which the poolroom la located.” “Do our State courts convict men on their guilt or on social standing In the community?" the court asked when Ellsworth J. Cain, fori ier station agent of the American Railway Express Company at Connersville, and Frank Perkins were brought before him on charges of ritiing the wagon safe of about SI,OOO worth of cash, jewelry and Liberty bonds. A third man, Oliver H. Henry, is serving a term In the State prison for the same offense, and Frederick Van Nuys, United States District Attorney, explained that at the request of the Fayette County prosecutor the eases again* Cain aud Perkins had been brought here, as it was felt that “owing to the standing of Cain In the community no conviction could be obtained in tHe State courts.” Cain was given a three-year sentence, while Perkins got off with eighteen months. SAYS POLICE OFFICER ARRANGED FOR BADGE. The South Bend police force came in for some attention when Dan Idokovich, charged with impersonating a revenue officer, and collecting S2OO from a Hungarian farmer who was operating a still, told the eourt that Ted Wolters, ser(Continued on Page Eight.) CLAIMS STOCK BOOST INVALID Harvey M. Smith Adds New Tangle to Van Briggle Litigation. Additional allegations of illegal methods used by directors of the Van Briggle Motor Device Company to obtain finances through a process of “illegally" increasing the capital stock from $150,009 to $500,000, were made today by Harvey M. Smith in a suit filed In Circuit Court for Judgment of SII,OOO against William R. Hirst, receiver for the Van Briggle Motor Device Company and the following directors : Howard L. Van Briggle, Calvin Stoat, Raymond Stout, Henry 8. Rominger, Frank Illlgrmeier, John H. Buning, James 11. Brishaw of Tipton, Robert E. Guild, William 11. Mattefn and L'lrlc Z. Wiley. This is the latest legal entanglement to follow the appointment of a receiver for the Van Briggle Motor Device Company. Mr. Smith claims he paid to the directors $11,600 for “unauthorized” and “void stock” and that his demand for payment was refused. The complaint declares the company wus capitalized at $150,000 and that steps were taken later which “illegally” Increased the capital stock from $150,000 to $300,000 and then from that figure to $500,000 without four-fifths of the stockholders voting such an increase and without the directors taking the proper legal steps. The plaintiff claims he bought this stock during a period beginning Jan. 25, 1918, and terminating Feb. 19, 1920. It is set forth that on Jnn. 13, 1920, a scheme was devised to declare a 10 per cent dividend, which was not to come from the earnings of the company, in an effort to show the stockholders that the company was in good financial condition. Haag Brothers Back From Penal Farm Julius A. Haag and Louii E. Haag, Indianapolis druggists, who wore sentenced to serve thirty days on the Indiana State Farm for violating the State prohibition laws, today returned from the farm after completing their sentences, Attorney John Ruckeishaus announced The Haags have stayed their fines of S4OO each and costa, which were also imposed on a verdict a i a Jury In the Criminal Court.

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DUSSELDORF FIRST SEIZED; DUISBURG AND RUHRQRT NEXT General Degoutte’s Troops Occupy Industrial Centers, British and Belgians Joining in Invasion. AMERICAN FORCE REMAINS ON RHINE WITH THE ALLIED ARMIES OF OCCUPATION, Dusseldorf, March 8. —Three thousand French, British and Belgian troops hold this ancient and historic German city this afternoon. The occupation of Duisburg and Ruhrort also has been completed by allied troops. There was no hostile manifestation by the people. More troops are coming into Dusseldorf, although the population is calm. The first contingent of infantry marched in at 6 o’clock this morning and began taking up stations along strategic streets and upon the bridges. The populace flocked to the streets, but the peopli only stood in silence while the troops filed by.

German Envoys in London Get Away for Home Dr. Simons Expresses Belief That Conference Will Be Resumed. LONDON, March 7.—The German dele- i gates to the indemnity conference, headed by Dr. Walter Simons, the foreign minister, left for home this afternoon. l)r. Simons said he thought he would be back in London in a few weeks, as be felt confident the conference would be reopened. Despite reports that the German delegates probably would introduce new elev-enth-hour proposals today, they made no move to do so. The delegates sent their baggage from the Savoy Hotel to the railway station during the morning. They said they would make a courtesy call at the German embassy and depart at 2:30 o’clock for Berlin. "We caine to London with the best of intentions,” declared Dr. Simons. "We submitted plans as near as possible to the Baris proposals and at the same time we considered France's immediate financial needs and her reconstruction problem, but We were turned down and the allies refused absolutely to have any discussions. I asked the allies for a week’s delay to consider new proposals, but Premier Lloyd George refused. I c'o not understand his reason because imposition of the allied penalties will spread disquietude throughout the world. The imposition of the sanctions places the allied position outside of international law. , "Germany desires an expert investigation Into her resources to show what she actually can pay. I cam see no hope that the negotiations will be resumed.” "It is untrue that any of the German experts will remain behind," said Herr Dreschler, chief secretary of the German delegation. “But, while no experts will remain behind, we expect that the discussions will be reopened within a few weeks. The penalties will force a reopening of the negotiations and the penalties get nothing material for the allies.” Herr Dreschler said he believed one effect of the allies’ move would be a German victory in the plebiscite in Silesia. The Germans arrived at Victoria station at 4 p. m. A large crowd watched them entrain. Th last words of the Germans expressed fear that the allied advance will result in a communist uprising in tb Ruhr district. RANTER JAILED FOR CONTEMPT Divorce Decree Also Set Aside by Judge. Holding that Lloyd Kantner, a former constable, obtained his divorce through fraud and also holding that Kantner was guilty of contempt of court, Judge Solon J. Carter of Superior Court, room 3, today took sweeping action which resulted in the divorce decree being set aside and Kantner being sent to Jail for five days for contempt. Under the orders of Judge Carter, Kantner will be released from jail Sunday. Kantner was cited for contempt of court and brought before Judge Carter shortly before noon. Information was furnished the court that Kantner telephoned his wife to make herself "scarce" when Judge Carter several weeks ago issued a forthwith order | to the sheriff to bring Mrs. Kantner into i court as the court desired to hear her evidence concerning Kantner's reasons for desiring a divorce. When the sheriff reported at the time that she couid not be found at her last known address, the court granted a divorce to Kantner. Some weeks later, Information was brought to the court of Kantner's alleged instructions to his wife. RONEY REPORT TO BE DISCUSSED School Commissioners’ Session Promises Interest. What promises to bo an exciting session of the board of school commissioners will be held tonight, when the report on the financial management of the board, of which George C. Hitt is business manager, submitted at the last meeting by H. A. Roney, accountant, comes up for general discussion. The report severely criticised Mr. Hitt's conduct of the business affairs of the board, and listed a number of specific instances where lax methods had resulted in supplies being purchased in a manner contrary to law. Anew system on bookkeeping also was recommended. Another matter that will occupy the attention of the board probably will be a report from Albert Baker, attorney for the board, on the legality of the printing of the school bulletin by a printing firm in which Cl ire nee B. Crippln, a mem be i of the board, is interested.

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A 1 the allied troops in the city are under the command of a French general. An allied flotilla entered Duisburg at noon. The occupation of Duisburg and Ruhrort by infantry and cavalry wa completed at 11 a. in. Some tanks were brought up during the day and entered Dusseldorf. Business in the town went on as usual xvhile the British were posting machine guns at the railway station and in public squares. SOME SNIPING IS REPORTED FARIS, March 8. —Allied troop*— French, British and Belgian—-advanced on the Rhine today and occupied three important German industrial and coal mining cities —Dusseldorf, Duisberg and Ruhrort. Word was received from Cologne at 1 o’clock this mfternoon that the military occupation of the three cities was completed without Incident. The Germans made no resistance, although sniping was reported from some districts. I'nited States troops took no part in the military operations. Dusseldorf was occupied by French, British and Belgian detachments. Duisburg and Ruhrort were taken over by French and Belgians. Strict measures have been taken to prevent disorders. The German civil authorities have appealed to the populace to remain calm. Belgium sent a reglmeut of her crack grenadiers into Germany, but the French government announced only a-few French ‘Breach of Treatif BERLIN, March B.—The following proclamation, signed by President Ebert and Chancellor Fehrenbach, was addressed to the people of Uusseldorf today:“Our opponents are occupying German soil. Tills is an overt breach of the treaty of Versailles. Violence maj- trample down justice. The German government will not rest until the foreign invader succumbs to our just position.” * reinforcements would be ordered to the front and that no new classes would be called to the colors. The allied military advance into the Ruhr district to compel Germany to meet the allied indemnity demands began at dawn. French, British and Belgian troops participated. The American army of occupation did not move forward. The occupation of Dusseldorf was completed at 9:50 o'clock. French forces under General Gaucher moved on Duisburg and Ruhrort at 8 a. m., said a dispatch from Mayence, headquarters of the French army of occupation on the Rhine. The French troops entered Dusseldorf at 7:50 o’clock and the occupation was completed in about two hours. There were no untoward incidents. Big crowds gathered In the streets and watched soldiers planting batteries of mitrailleuses to sweep all the Important squares. The bridges were put under heavy guards. General Degontte has arrived at Neuff, on the Rhine front. General Degoutte, who is commander-in-chief of the French army of occupation, will establish headquarters at Neuff. opposite Dusseldorf, and direct the occupation of Dusseldorf from that place. There are about 120,000 allied troops on the Rhine, not counting the small American army of occupation. Reports that France would mobilise some of her military classes were denied officially. Announcement was made that France will not mobilize a single class and that she will reinforce the army of occupation on the Rhine only slightly. The advancing allied troops were supported by light artillery and rapid-fire guns and were accompanied by two squadrons of airmen. On account of the absence of German troops from the neutral zone no opposition was encountered, although there was some sniping. Belgian troops were the first to move into Dusseldorf. A detachment of Belgians armed with mitrailleuses occupied the center of the Dusseldorf bridge spanning the Rhine and stopped all traffic. INVADING FORCE LARGELY FRENCH LONDON. March B.—A mixed force of French, British and Belgian troops occupied the important ’German city of Dusseldorf at 6 o’clock without incident. (Continued on Page Two.) _ 48 Sinkers , 23 Eggs Eaten in Two Hours EDWARDSVILLK. 111., March B. Joseph Kiss collected $25 from John Koss here when he ate forty-elgnt doughnut* and twenty-three eggs la two hours. Koss bet Kiss that he couldn’t eat four dozen doughnuts in an hour ana follow it up with two dozen raw eggs in the next hour. Kiss got away with the doughnuts in fine style. The eggs took longer. With twenty-three down and three minutes to go Kiss cracked the last shell. A tiny chicken’s head appeared. Koss waived the necessity of consuming No. 24. Kiss- then drank a quart of milk to show his capacity had not been seriously taxed. - , . - ——