Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 287, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 April 1921 — Page 1

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EVANSVILLE CITY OFFICERS CHARGED WITH FUND MISUSE Mayor Bosse, Democratic State Chairman, and Others Are Named in Report of Accounts Board. JUDGE AND PROSECUTOR INCLUDED Benjairin Bosse, mayor of Evansville nad Democratic State chairman, the entire Evansville city administration and a number of firms and individuals are involved in a report of the State board of accounts issued today charging illegal expenditures by the city administration totalling $19,125.22. Mayor Bosse is a candidate for re-election.

The report, which covers the years of 1919 and 1920, charges: That a large sum was paid for park concerts which was never appropriated by the city council. That the mayor paid out of his emergency fund various sums to city employes just before and just after the last election. That large sums were paid to city officials and employes for plumbing work and supplies furnished the city. That $11,209 was allowed on an illegal and excessive claim for a street sweeper by Charles L. Howard, former city controller who Is now dead. That credit accounts were turned over by the city to a bank of which Mayor Bosse is president and that the city paid Interest on them illegally. That E. H. Ireland, city Judge, paid Illegal fees to John R. Brill, city attorney. BRILL AND IRELAND CHARGED WITH $505. The city attorney fees were paid as parts of fines, which practice the board of accounts some time ago declared to be Illegal. Brill and Judge are charged with $l3O in 1920 and s3is in 1919 on this account. In the report for the year 1919 Howard is charged with $1,233.:,9 paid to Paul A. Walz for band concerts which was not appropriated by the city council. Claims against the city were assigned to the West Side Bank of which Mayor Bosse is president, according to the report. These claims amounted to $571.51 In 1919, says the report. They are charged against the bank and against Mayor Bosse. In this connection the examiners say: “We find no law that will allow a city to purchase supplies on credit, have claims assigned to some bank and pay interest thereon." Further on in the report they comment on this as “a very bad practice.'* Perhaps the outstanding feature of the report covering the year 1919 is the claim of $701.93 against Benjamin Newman, city clerk, and George B. Johnson, deputy city clerk. According to the report, these officials form the Newman-Johnson Plumbing Company, which received this amount in payment’ for supplies and labor furnished the city. Mayor Bosse in another place In the report is charged with $165 representing expenses for trips to New York. Indianapolis and Columbus. Ohio, which were Improperly allowed, the examiner* contend, because they were not itemized. Charles L. Howard, A. W. Ellerbush, E. A. Jenkins and A. E. IlopkinS, city employes, are charged with $25 as expenses drawn for convention trip*. The report recites that In one case a warrant for expenses was drawn two days before a convention was held. The sweeper claim against Howard Is slso contained In the 1919 report. Minor charges In this year are: P. H. I.lnthleum, secretary of the. city board of k health, $27; Boyd * Capler. garage. $20.57; Held & Cos.. sl4. PUZZLED OVER “DEPUTY MAYOR.” The report for tae year 1920 covers the administration of William Elmdorf as city controller. It wns durylng this year also that the examiners say that in the neighborhood of election time Mayor Bosse paid various sums to city employes “for performing services formerly performed by the deputy mayor.” The examiners admit they are at a loss to explain what a “de.puty mayor" is. The following sums were received by city employes, according to the report, and are charged up against them : Joseph Greiner, tax clerk, $275; W. F. Richardt. deputy controller, $62.50; W. C. Hafendorfer. deputy controller, $150; H C. Lukenheimer, public improvement clerk, $150; William Elmdorf. controller, S2OO. All of these were paid out of the mayor's emergency fund, according to the report. The largest charge in the 1920 report is that against Newman & Johnson, who. the examinders say continued to supply plumbing and labor to the city. They are charged with a total of $1,537.05 Elmdorf is charged in this report with $069.45 representing money advanced to city employes to pay their expenses in attending various conventions. The examiners say that blank claims were presented and the money paid. The practice of assigning claims to tbe West Side Bank also continued, the examiners state. In this report the bank was charged with $77.37. The civ- followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, the report states, and paid out for band concerts a total of $507.29 not appropriated for that purpose. EVANSVILLE NEWSPAPERS ARE INCLUDED. Louis Bosse, market master, is charged with $l4O which is said to have been paid him by tbe board of public safety kJu excess of his salary for extra services performed. Three Evansville newspapers are all charged with sums representing wliat are said to be excessive advertising charges. The Journal is charged with $1t5.16. the Press with $7.68 and the Curier with $269.06. The examiners did not comment to any extent on the situation at Evansville, contending themselves merely with the presentation of the figures. Chicago Man Made Second Aide to Flays WASHINGTON, April 11.—The recess appointment of Edward H. Shaughennsy, Chicago, to the second assistant post-, master general was announced at the White House today. Shaughennsy Is a railroad expert and served as a colonel in France in the transportation corps of the A. E. F.

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Damage From Frost Small, Wallace Says Fruit Crop Xot Matured Sufficiently to lie Affected. While the frost was heavy last night, | ■ not a great deal of damage was done, in ' the opinion of Frank N. Wallace, State entomologist. ; Mr. Wallace said not many of the apple trees were In bloom and consequently j not many were in a position to be dam--1 aged. He expressed the opinion that i what damage was done was the most se rious In the central part of the State, because In the northern part the fruit is not far enough developed to_be hurt and l in the southern part it is too far developed to be affected. “One reason why little damage was done to the fruit in the central part of the State is that there waR little to be damaged." Mr. Wallace said. "Most of it was killed by the frost a week ago." He said he did not believe many gardens bad progressed far enough to be seriously damaged. “There is nothing unusual about the frosts we have been having." Mr. Wallace ; said. "They are merely seasonable. We can always expect them at this time of year.” Last night's frost completed the do- ! struction of blossoms on many fruit trees that were not completely killed by : the freeze of a week ago in the opinion of George E. Morgan, head of the special service of the city park department. Cherry and apple blossoms, many of which have come out since the first spring freeze, were badly damaged as were many varieties of flowering shrub*, he said. Gardens should not be planted while 1 the ground Is chilled, Mr. Morgan warned. NEW YORK. April 11.—A cold wave, which started Saturday in the East, culminated today in a snow storm. Driven by cold winds, the snow covered a wide area ranging from West Vir- j ginla through the New England States. ' The snow was to be followed by Icy 1 winds, according to the weather bureau. I What’s ‘White Mule, ’ and How Old Is Ann? Definition of Clandestine lirew Provides Court Contest in Tiger Case. Is “white mule" whisky? That Is the question which Judge Pro ; Tom Erusley Johnson and a Jury In the Criminal Court are called upon to de- j cide in the case of Tom DolofT. charged with operating a blind tiger. The Doloff ■ case began today in the Criminal Court J. R. Dunnwoody, city chemist, testified that the “stuff” in question was not bottled in bond liquor. Attorney Ira Ilolines for the defense showed that the “stuff" was neither bonded whisky nor wine. The State claimed that the ; “stuff" had an “awful kick." The defense objected to Mr. Dunnwoody ; testifying as an expert to several ques- j tions asked by the State. “He is an expert," declared Prosecutor William P. Evans. “Ho examined the stuff.” “I object to this testimony," said Mr. Holmes. “Ho is an expert," replied Prosecutor Fvans. *'An expert on stuff?,” smiled Holmes as the spectators laughed. “I object to such levity in the court room,” protested Evans. “It Is not fair i to the State.” The court sustained the "objection" of the State. The case will probably go to the Jury late this afternoon.

HAYWOOD, I.W.W.S MUST SERVE TIME Supreme Court Affirms Penalties on‘Big Bill’ and 78 Others .

WASHINGTON, April 11.—‘Big Bill” Haywood and seventy-eight other I. W. W. leaders, convicted in the court of Judge Ivenesaw Mountain Landis, at Chicago. for violations of the espionage and the selective service laws, must serve the sentences and pay the fines imposed upon them as the result of an order by the United States Supreme Court today. The I. W. W.s, the court held, received a fair trial in the lower courts and their attorneys presented no reasons sufficient to justify a rehearing of the case. The main point on which the I. W. W.s hoped to have their sentences and fines set aside, was the claim that papers were unlawfully seiezd in a raid on their headquarters in 1917. Some of the evidence thus seized was used in the trial against them. The seizure of the papers was under warrant and therefore legal, the Government held, and this Tiew was accepted by the court. Oklahoma won its suit against Texas over the title to oil lands in the Bed River valley, vim an estimated value of $100,000,000 to $150,000.000. The United States government intervened in the case in behalf of the Indians, backing the position taken by Ok labotna and claiming land in the bed of the river as public domain. Its claim sustained by the high court. Thirty-nine thousand acres, dotted with valuable oil wells, waa Involved In the

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MANY PHASES OF DOG SURGERY ARE NOT SIFTED Humane Society Directors to Take Up Report on Conditions. MUCH LEFT TO CONSIDER The board of directors of the Indianapolis Humane Society will take up tonight the report of its executive committee relative to the conditions surrounding the harboring of dogs at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The committee has made an inspection of the quarters and it is understood will 'report that the animals now at the college are receiving excellent care. The committee, however, has made no Investigation relative to the experimental surgery which the college conducts on dogs or relative to the manner in whica tbe college procures dogs for this purpose and the scope of the report received tonight is expected to be confined wholly to the condition of the animals at the college as the Committee found it on an inspection last Thursday. Visitors to the college previously to that time have reported conditions existing there as to the care and comfort ot the dogs entirely at variance with toe conditions as they were found when the committee visited the school. CHANGED ATTITI I)E. Asa result of the agitation against the college's ue of dogs In experimental surgery there has been a decided reformation as to the care of the animals, a changed attitude as to Inspection of the place and it is reported that the college authorities and members of the humane society are now negotiating arrangements by which the society will he in a position to know, at all times, what treatment is accorded the dogs. Members of the executive committee declare that they have not made such an investigation of the affairs of the college as would warrant the assertion that the humane society has in any way “exonerated" the college of charges that have been made against it recently, and attempts to construe satisfaction expressed with the quarters for the animals at the college will form a part of the discussion at the meeting of the body tonight. THINGS NOT INVESTIGATED. Among those things which the executive committee of the humane society has not investigated aud concerning which it will not yet make any report are: 1. The sworn statement of Mrs. Thusnelda Barrett which reads in part as follows: "After the operation the dogs that survive are returned to the dogrooms and laid down and no further care Is given them. The caretaker is instructed not to give them water for two days. After that they can get water from a bucket w'hieh stands in tbe middle of the room (about 18x18) if they have the strength. XJiey usually lie around (Continued on Take Nine.)

suit, which arose over a dispute In the boundary line between the two States. The question of the boundary line was a dormant one for many years, due to the shifting of the current of the Red River, but it threatened a war between the two States when a big oil pool was discovered in the disputed territory. The court ruled that Stale laws restricting uses of nurcotics which are not In conflict with the Federal law are constitutional. The issue was raised by Dr. C. D. Whipple of Minneapolis, In an appeal. The Government won in part its suit to cancel land patents Issued to the Northern Pacific Railway Company for land In Gallatin County, Montana. The Government contended that the land filed on had been reserved for the national forests. The lands had been taken up In part by homesteaders. The Supreme Court remanded the suit for a further bearing. FIND CAP NEAR POOL OF BLOOD. Police are searching for the owner of a gray cap which was found lying beside a pool of blood yi the rear of 549 East Washington 6treet today. The discovery was made by Sergeant Helm, wno was unable to learn whether there had been a or an accident there.

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Lord Mayor O’Callaghan of Cork Must Quit U. S. Secretary of Labor Rules He Is Alien Seaman —‘Reasonable’ Time Is Granted.

WASHINGTON, April 11. Secretary of Labor Davis today ruled that Donal O’Callnghan, lord mayor of Cork. Is an alien seaman aud must reship from this country. Secretary Davis issued a statement Announcing his ruling that O’Callaghan must reship, but stated that he would be given a reasonable time to do so. The Secretary rtf State has ruled that O'Callaghau’s pica that he is a political

CANDIDATES TO PUSH FIGHT IN DISTRICTS Week’s Efforts to Be Centered in Spreading Campaign Doctrines. ROBISON BACKERS BUSY With all of the keynotes sounded the Republican mayoralty candidates w ill center their activities this week on spreading their doctrines among the various city districts. Both Edward J. Robison and Samuel Lewis Shank are expected to continue to expose the frantic methods of the Jewett administration employed to bring about the nomination of Mr. Thomas C. Howe, former president of Butler College and News-Jewett candidate, and to denounce the conduct of municipal affairs under the present regime. Clear-cut issues of opposition to any boost in gas rates and the scrapping of tbe municipal garbage and ash hauling and street repairing because they have proven more costly than under contract plan will be curried to all precincts by Mr. Robison and Ids flying squadron of speakers. Mr. Robison's platform, which was announced at the biggest political meeting of the campaign last Friday night at the Marion Club, will be the topic of tne speeches of the squadron. ROBISON TO HOLD HARD MEETINGS. Two large ward meetings have been scheduled this week for Mr. Robison. On Wednesday night he will speak at the Christamore Settlement and on Thursday evening he will appear at the new Indiana Theater on Indiana avenue. At the Christamore Settlement meeting exstaie Senator Franklin McCray and Dr. Amelia R Keller will speak on behalf of Mr Robison following the candidates sp4-ch. Charles A. Hook waiter, ex mayor of Indianapolis, William 11. Jackson. Dr. Keller ami the Rev. Sumner Williams will participate in the Indiana Theater meeting in addition to Mr. Robison. Campaign Manager Joseph G. Hayes and Edward B. I’ugh, head of the Robison speaking bureau, have organized and scheduled the flying squadron of Robison speakers at noon factory meetings in various parts of tbe city. More than a score of prominent Republicans compose the squadron. Mr. Robison's continued attark on ths management of the Citizens Gas Company and its plea for increased rates will tie the big points in bis program. In re(Uontinued on Huge Two.)

BANDITS FIGHT GIRL FOR $20,000 Plucky Cashier No Match for Three Gunmen on Chicago Street. CHICAGO, April 11.—Three bnndlts beat Miss Gertrude McCuddy, cashier for a store, here today, and escaped with $20,000 in currency which she was carrying to a bank. Miss McCuddy had Just left the Consumers Coffee and Butter Store with the money, when she was accosted by the bandits, all holding revolvers. She put up a game fight to keep the funds, but she was beaten over the head with a revolver butt and her body seriously bruised by the beatings, and finally forced to surrender an envelope containing tbe funds. Debate Admission of Kansan to House WASHINGTON, April 11.—Objections to the admission of Representative Richard E. Birch of Wichita, Kan., to mntnbership in the House was raised this afternoon liy Representative Flood, Democrat, of Virginia. Representative Flood declared that Bird lias sworn to e.xpen ditures of nearly SIO,OOO in his campaign and alleged that this was in excess of the sum fixed by law. Representative Mondell, Republican leader and others, came to the defense of Bird and prolonged debate ensued.

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refugee cannot be sustained. Secretary [ Davis announced, and therefore the former ruling of Secretary Wilson that | O'Callaghan is an alien seaman must be | enforced. It is the practice to allow alien seamen : sixty days in which to reship and Secretary Davis stated that lie expected o'Callaghan to observe this rule, the time he- i ginning to run from the time of the de- j vision of the Secretary of Stale that \ i ( ontl n tied on Huge Two.)

MIKADO SENDS HARDING NOTE OF FRIENDSHIP Emperor’s Message Considered Forerunner to Better Understanding. OTHERS TO FOLLOW WASHINGTON, April U.--Presi-dent Harding, it was learned today, has received a message from the Mikado expressing the good will and friendship of Japan for the United States. The message is understood to be one of a number of gestures of friendship, contemplated by Japan. The message from the Japanese Emperor is known on good authority to hue been prompted because of the present Issues between the United States and Japan, such as the Yap question and the Japanese protest against the anti alien land laws of California. The Mikado's message is believed to make plain tbe importance of maintaining tbe most friendly relations with the United States and it is interpreted in i official circles as a sincere effort by Japan to avoid any possible friction with America. FEINERS BOMB DUBLIN HOTEL Escape Following Destruction of Home of Black and Tans. LONDON. April It.—A daring attempt was made by Sinn Feiners this morjing to blow up the Holyhead Hotel, on the quay side in Dublin, headquarters of the black and tans. A force of Sinn Feiners surrounded the hotel and sent a hall of bombs through the windows. A deafening roar of successive explosions followed, startling all Dublin. Thousands were aroused from their sleep. Trie whole front wall of the hotel was blown away. Sixty black and tans made their home at the place. The attackers escaped. The swing bridges along the quay side on each side of the hotel were opened immediately and then withdrawn by the Sinn Feiners to prevent pursuit. When the black and tans rushed into the street a violent volley of rifle and revolver Are opened. At thts cabling It Is impossible to give an estimate of the casualties.

PLOT DOWNFALL OF GEN. OBREGON American Embassy Conveys Reports to Washington Officials. WASHINGTON. April 11.—A serious attempt to overthrow Alvero Obregon, president of Mexico, is planned for May 7. according to Information to the State Department today from George T. Summerlin, charge d’affaires of the American embassy in Mexico City. Mr. Summerlin stated he was unable to obtain details of the alleged revolutionary plot, but re ports of Us strength and scope were of such a nature as to make It worthy of serious consideration. The name of the leader In the new movement has not been ascertained with certainty, but a number of Mexican generals are mentioned. Among these are Murguia, now said to tie in the State of Coahuila with a considerable number of followers; Francisco Villa and Pablo Gonzales, who was a candidate for the presidency both before and after the full of Carranza. Reports of President Obregon’s change in policy with regard to rebel leaders are causing considerable favorable comment among officials here and have lessened tlie effect of rumors of the impending revolution. It is believed that a stern attitude will do much to check disorder and may nip in the bud the contemplated revolt. The deportation of Gale, the American radical and alleged draft deserter, and the summary execution of revolutionary leaders, has reassured many observers and lias gfven rise to the belief that Obregon will be able to cope with the May 7 movement If It should develop as planned. ELEVEN MEN ARE BOUND TQCOURT Jury Acts on Cases Refused by Police Officers. Eleven Indictment wore returned today by the Marion County grand jury relative to a number of cases referred to the jury by the city court and police officials. Among those Indicted were Henry Thorpe, 2402 Parker avenue, forgery; Harry Dodds, stealing good valued at $73 from Noble Fletcher; Iyenneth Woessner, charged with robbery and grand larceny; Michael Broderick and Eugene Ilughett, grand larceny and receiving stolen goods; Michael Broderick, vehicle taking; John E. Money, charged with the embezzlement of S4B from the. Mutual Fire Insurance Company; George C. Kelsey, 9'M College avenue, charged with embezzlement of S4B from the Hatfield Electric Company; Thomas Hammock, burglary and petit .larcefly; John Henry Brooks, entering a house to commit a felony; Roy Evans and Henry Haitbry, burglary, and Charles Ketterman, vehicle taking

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Dies in Holland / f 'V ■ .> V J%v \ / < A. > ; ' -i ! I ' V.yi i \ .<£ j \ ' I I . ' I i . *;> > r. I FORMER KAISERIN. EX-EMPRESS OF GERMANY DEAD IN EXILE HOME Former Kaiser and Crown Prince Expected to Attend Funeral. POTSDAM BURIAL PLACE LONDON, April 11.—Augusta Victoria, ex-Empress of Germany, died at 0 a. in. today at Castle Doom, Holland. She was 63. Besides her husband, Wilhelm ilohenzollern, she leaves six sons uni a daughter. On Feb. 27 she and Wilhelm had celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary. The former empress had been suffering from heart disease for many months. It was expected that the former kaiser and the former crown prince would be permitted to attend the funeral at Potsdam. Other members of the family living in Germany wilt lie permitted to take part in the services. Berlin government officials have granted u petition that the former kalserin's body be allowed to lie in state prior to the funeral. Dr. Dryander. pastor to the royal family. has gone to Doom, where he will have charge of the ceremonies at the private chapel Thursday. Prior to the services at Potsdam, it is planned that the body shall He in state in Wild Park station, tbe royal waiting room. BORN IN EXILE AND DIES AN EXPATRIATE. Horn in exile. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein died an expatriate. Stic was born Oct. 22. 1858, before the German empire had become solidified and while her home country was still at war. its union with the German empire became complete when, on Feb. 27, 1881, she married Wilhelm, the crown prince. Wilhelm II succeeded to the throne March 9. 18SS. DEVOTED TO HOME. During the time the emperor was building up the empire, preparing for the great campaign to extend its terrltorii s. the kalserin devoted herself to the home. Her chief claim to fame was her ability ns a hausfrnu. She never aspired to shine in court festivities. Her husband calmly said of (Continued on Page Two.) REPLY TO HUGHES NOTE RECEIVED Source of Communication Not Revealed. WASHINGTON, April 11— A reply to Secretary of State Hughes’ note to the allies on the mandate question was understood to have been received at the State Department today. From how many and what countries a reply had been received officials would not reveal, but it is understood that the answer is to be made public as soon as permission has been obtained from the government or governments concerned.

ENGLAND UNCOVERS PLOT Several Arrests Made and Others Expected as Result of Widespread Conspiracy .

LONDON, April II. —Ominous cloud; again gathered on the Industrial horizon of the United Kingdom this afternoon at the very moment when the hope has gained ground that the renewed negotiations net ween miners, mine owners ant) government were approaching a basis foi definitely averting the threatened strik< of the triple allianee. I’essmistie reports filtered out fron No. 10 Downing street and from tin Board of Trade Building, where the Premier, the miners and the owners were to resume their preliminary eonferenee LONDON, April 11.—The British government has discovered a widespread conspiracy to subvert the loyalty and discipline of the troops, according to the Pall Mall Gazette today. A number or arrests have already been made and others are expected to follow. Agitators also ore said to be threatening the men volunteering for the citizens’ emergency corps called by King George. SEE END OF COAL STRIKE LONDON. April 11.—Britain’s threatened industrial revolution was regarded ns crushed today. Sentiment against striking was reported growing Iti the railway and transportation ranks and there were Indication# that miners, owners and representatives of the government will make Important concessions to gain peace.

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TARIFF CONGRESS’ CONVENES; HARDING MESSAGE TOMORROW Brief Session Marks Opening Since Committee Assignments Are Decided in Advance. MORE THAN 100 NEW FACES APPEAR WASHINGTON, April 11.—The “Tariff Congress” got under way at noon today. Representative Gillett, Republican, Massachusetts, was re-elected speaker of the House over Kitchin, Democrat, North Carolina, by a vote of 298 to 122. “Uncle Joe” Cannon administered the oath of office to Gillett. Called into special session by President Harding, the Representatives and Senators elected in November hurried through the formalities attendant upon their opening session. Adoption of rules, the swearing In of members, appointment of committee memberships already decided and selection of a committee to wait on President Harding occupied only a few minutes in the House. The Senate, having already gone through many of these formalities, spent even a briefer time in session.

Tar riff Bill One of First to Put in Appearance i Several Hundred Measures Introduced in First Session. WASHINGTON, April 11.—Several hundred bills were introduced In the House today. The emergency tariff bill was introduced by Representative Young. Nortn Dakota. It carries the same protective rates on wheat, wool, meat aud other agriculture products as the measure of the last session. Representative Good, lowa, chairman of tbe II |ise Appropriation Committee, presented the budget bill, a reform favored by the administration. Others introduced or ready for introduction were: Immigration bill in the form vetoed by President Wilson: soldiers' bonus bill Introduced by Representative Fordney, 1 chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Authorizing reorganization of the Government departments to be undertaken afier a special congressional committee concludes investigations. Authorizing transportation investigations by Senate Committee to produce revision of the transportation. Consolidating soldier relief agencies, as recommended to President Harding by Dawes’ commission. Army and Navy transportation bills which were caught in the closing Jam of the last session. Abilitlon of the railway labor board and transfer of its functions to the I. C. C. was proposed in a bill introduced by Representative Tincher, Kansas. \ r A general sales tax of 6 per cent instead of tbe excess profits tax was proposed in a bill by Representative Mott. New York. Third and fourth-class mail will be put under parcel post rates, It was provided in a bill introduced by Representative Steenerson, Minnesota. The Irish question was tossed into the legislative hopper by Representative Mason, Illinois, who introduced a bill makiug appropriations for salaries of ministers and consuls to the republic of Ireland. Representative French, Idaho, introduced a bill making it a felony to board or speculate In necess.ties of life with intent of cornering the market. FRANCE TO ASK NEW SANCTIONS Additional Demands on Germany Planned for May 1. PARIS, April 11.—Minister of Finance Doumer met President Dubois of the In-ter-allied reparations commission today and announced that France will ask new economic sanctions In addition to military measuaes after May 1, if Germany refuses to fulfill the allied terms by that date. Minister Doumer urged that the commission immediately begin to study measures to be applied to force Germany to meet the allied demands. It is understood that one of these will be a tag on the coal production of the Ruhr valley. Doumer and Dubois also discussed the exact date on which Germany is to be notified as to how much is still due France of the 20,000,000 marks which were to be paid not later than May X.

I The miners’ negotiations were reopened at 11 a. in., with Sir Robert Horne presiding. Premier Lloyd George made a brief address and the gathering adjourned until 4 p. m. Lloyd George's address was not made public, but It was said to have been con. ciliutory, possibly indicating the government will offer an Interest-free loan to tide'the industry over its difficult period. It was reported that the premier Intends calling a general election for June. This report had a quieting effect on labor in general. Laborite leaders predicted they will assume control of the government. The week-end was free from violence, but both sides continued their preparations for the fight. Troop movements continued with larges forces being sent into Wales and Scotland. The miners’ agreement to pej-mit pumping of pits was believed to have saved most of the mines from permanent damage. However, an offiieal estimate showed twenty pits in ' Scotland and eighteen in Wales almost ruined. Many churches held special prayer service Sunday for the peaceful ending of the struggle. The strike, it was estimated* is costing Britain 15.500.000 pounds weekly. The figures Included the loss In coal and wages as well as the government’s expenses In preparing to fight an Industrial , war.

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Tomorrow, tbe consideration of tariff matters, which leaders have decided to make the first business of the session, will begin, following President Harding’s message which will be read at a Joint session at 1 p. m. More than a hundred new member* made their appearance today. Their relatives and friends here to see them begin their congressional careers, formed a large part of the crowds which filled the galleries in the House and Senate. GETS UNDER WAY PROMPTLY AT NOON. * The sessions of the Senate and House got under way promptly at noon. Fifteen minutes later, the Senate, fully organized and ready for business recessed until 2:30 to give the House time to swear in new members and elect officers. Senators eager to begin introducing bills, sought the floor as soon as the purely formal business was completed, but Senator Lodge. Republican leader, blocked them by declaring it was not proper to proceed to any business until after the President was notified that Congress was ready to hear from him. Thus the new Congress started out by adopting the policy of giving Harding tlie first word on peace with Germany, tariff and tax revision and the many other questions which are to come before the legislators. Holmes O. Bursum. New Mexico, and Peter Norbeek, South Dakota, were sw’orn iE as Senators. The usual formal resolutions notifying the House and President were adopted and Lodge then moved a recess. Senator Hitchcock, acting Democratic leader, asked whether the House would be able to organize in that time. Lodge said Representative Mondell, leader in : tbe House, expected to conclude organization in two hours. MIBB ALICE GOWNED IN ‘MRS. HARDING BLUE.* In the House, Miss Alice Robertson, congresswoman from Oklahoma, who took her seat today, enlivened things a triffle by “treating" male members of the House from a box of candy. Miss Robertson, keenly interested, stopped munching caramels as the session opened. She wore a “Mrs. Harding blue" dress and carried a large bouquet of ltd roses, some of which ghe pinned on lapels of men from her state. Miss Robertson wpis given generon applause when she first appeared on the floor. BILL IN SAME FORM AS WHEN VETOED. After Harding's message the House will start debate on the revised Fordney emergency tariff bill. Framed to protect farmers from competition with imported products, the bill will be introduced in the form that it was vetoed by former President Wilson a little more than a month ago. The first business In the Senate will be the Colombian treaty. As the name indicates. It is expected to devote much of Its time to tariff revision, both temporary and permanent. Along with that is to go tax law revision, and In addition, a third big legislative task which may be undertaken is the enactment of a soldier bonus bill. Many other domestic Issues are to come before the session, which, many members expect, will be so crowded with important business that ic will merge Into the regular session next December. The two houses met under unusually favorable auspices for the majority party. The Republicans in Congress have a clear working margin of one hundred in the House and twenty-two in the Senate, enough to render the Democratic minority helpless. DEMOCRATS HAVE AN EYE FOR 1822. I nder vigorous leadership, however, particularly in the Senate, where Oscar Underwood Is in the saddle, the Democrats plan to make themseives felt. Their announced program is not purely obstructive; it is more nearly a program of constructive criticism, with a view to making a record upon which they can go to the country in the congressional elections of 1922, In an effort to regain control of Congress, or at least (Continued on Base Nine.) Last Call for Government Garden Books Spring is here. It isn't too late to start a garden, but It soon will lie. The right way to start a garden is to get a Government Garden Hook and plant according to Uncle Sam. T'se the attached coupon and inclose two rents in stamps for return postage. In filling out the coupon print name end address or be sure to write plainly.

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