Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 100, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 September 1921 — Page 1

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VETERANS OF ALLWARSFREE AT FAIR TODAY School Children Gratis Also on ‘lndianapolis Day.’ 26,569 YESTERDAY Less Than Last Year by 14,000 Purdue Displays Interest.

Fair Wednesday The following; features are cn the program for tomorrow at the State Fair; Judging of Tolled Shorthorn, Aber-deen-Angus and Arysliire cattle; Cotswold, Lincoln, Leicester, Delaine, Merino, Dorset, Cheviot, Tunis and Rambouilet sheep; Duroc-Jersey, Berkshire and Hampshire swine. And in addition wall be the following features which are on the program for every day at the fair: State fair opens at 8 a. m. Features for each day: Concerts by Purdue University, Indianapolis Newsboys and All-American bands; trotting and pacing races each afternoon; open-air vaudeville; automobile and machinery shows; passenger airplane flights: attractions on the “Joy Plaja.” Daily Features at Women’s Building—Fall style show by lHing models; "Better Babies’ contest: “open house" of girl*' school of home economics; displays of pictures, sculpture, needlework, culinary products and flowers. Afternoon concerts by the Orloff Trio of Indianapolis. Night thows —Hippodrome in the coliseum, consisting of concert by Turdue Band and Murat Chanters, parades of livestock, twenty circus and vaudeville acts, auto polo. “Siege of the Dardanelles, a World Mar naval spectacle of fireworks, on ra<e track infield. Automobile show. Attractions on the midway.

By FRED S. KNODLE. When the sun broke out of overcast skies this morning and the rain clouds disappeared officials of the Indiana State Fair prepared for a record second-day attendance. Today is children's day, veterans’ day and Indianapolis day, and the combination of the three is expected to swell the attendance beyond the usual mark. All school children and the veterans of all wars are being admitted free and in addition a large element of Indianapolis business men are among the guests. The fair .officials announced that the racing program wonld be carried out, early morning work on the tracks having obliterated any tendency of the night’s downpour to make the course heavy. The paid attendance yesterday was less than for the opening uay last year—the figures given out for the day showing 23,569 paid admissions, while for the opening day for last year they were 40.381.

PURDUE SHOWS LATE HEN HOUSE. It would make any hen want to possess her own home if she just had an opportunity to have one such as that which constitutes oue of the features of the display of Purdue University at the fair. It is what might be termed a hen house de luxe, though not provided with any such frills as hot and cold running water and a colonial porch. One side is of cross wire netting, but that merely is because the building Is a cross-section of what the finished product would be, so that visitors may have full opportunity to view the home life of Its tenants —a family of white chickens filled with a deep content. The front, which Is Intended for t •outhern exposure, has, in addition to ordinary glass windows, one that is made of muslin, which aids in the proper ventilation of the house, and the roof is extended out beyond the front to provide protection against rain or saw. Another interesting feature of tbe display consists of some cows and calves la their stalls, some placidly eating from their mangers; others, equally placid working away on their bovine chewing gum, and others merely lying in meditative silence. The interesting part consists of the fact that, in lieu of halters to hold them, their heads are thrust through stanchions —reminding one of a foolhardy pup who has thrust his head ‘t rough a picket fence and then finds fetreat impossible. The cattle, however, which seem not at all annoyed by thstanchions, are allowed much more latitude and longitude of movement than the pun, the stanchions being fastened at the top and bottom by chains to allow such movement, and It Is said they are much more isanltary than halters, and, among other advantages, prevent a cow from raiding the ration of its neighbor.

But there are eo many Interesting and instructive features in the Purdue display that it really would require several instalments to recount them. REUNION' OF PURDt E STUDENTS. On Thursday, from 12 noon to 1:30 p. m., in the Purdue annex building, there will be a reunion of former agricultural students of Purdue, during which there will be addresses by Governor Warren T. McCray, M. H Overton. Perry Crane, secretary of the State Federation of Farmers' Organizations: Prof. G. I. Christie and Trof. J. H. Skinner. Relative to music—an enjoyable feature of the fair consists of the recitals of the Orloff trio every afternoon in the Women's building from 2 to 5 p. m. There is a daily change of program by the trio and the visitors are afforded an opportunity to hear music of universal appeal. The automobile show in the Manufacturers' building is attracting crowds—crowds that are interested and that understand cars. In regard to the knowl(Continued on rage Two.)

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Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity far the twenty-four hours ending 7 p. m., Sept 7, 1921 : Fair ton'ght and Wednesday. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 57 7 a. m 58 S a. m 60 9 a. m 61 10 a. m 06 11 a. m 69 12 (noon) 73 1 p. m. 78 m ....78

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HOOSIER STATE LIGHTEST VOTE IS BEING CAST Seventy-Five Votes Record Precinct Count at Noon. RAIN IS DETRIMENTAL From fifteen to seventy-five votes had been cast in each precinct in the constitutional amendment election at noon today, according to returns received at county election board headquarters in the basement of the courthouse. The rain early in the day caused a light early I vote, but as the day progressed, the vote | became heavier. It did not become heavy I enough, however, to Indicate that it j would be higher than a very small per- ! centage of normal. Estimates as to the size of the vote ranged from 10 per cent to SO per cent. Very few persons anticipate more. There was little or no effort to get the vote out, I interested persons apparently being con i tent to let things take their course. Women seemed to bo quite as inter- ' ested in the election as the men : in fact, j one clerk declared the only enthusiasm i shown was among the feminine voters. ; In one of the largest north side precincts by 9:3Q o'clock this morning there were seventy-five voters registered, and when the sun blazed out an impetus seemed to be given to the voting, for in a few minutes automobiles gathered and fam ily parties dropped in.

MANY CONFUSE MANNER OF VOTING. There seemed to be quite a little confusion in the minds of both the men's and women’s minds whether to place the cross on the “yes" If they favored the amendment or whether they should cross out the “no.” “Seems to me that I should eradicate the ‘no’ instead of the ‘yes'," one fair voter said. “I filled one whole one out and was just ready to band it in. when I heard some gentleman ask where : put the cross and I realized I had voted just opposite to the way I had Intended. I surely had a narrow escape, for, after all I have said In favor of the first amendment, It would have been tragic if I had cast my vote against it. However, the clerk kindly handed me anew ballot and I marked it right.” In this same polling place a stalwart gentleman of decided dignity, who undoubtedly was used to a solid mahogany immovable desk for writing purposes, suddenly and without warning pushed the voting booths over, leaving himself and ballot exposed to the eyes of the curious public. One dapper young chap listened attentively as the clerk told a young woman (Continued on Page Six.)

DEMOCRATS IN TARIFF ATTACK Say System Will Deliver Country ‘Hog Tied’ Into Hands of Trusts. WASHINGTON, Sept 6.—With an eye to next year's Congressional elections, the Democrats in Congress have launched an attack against the American valuation system applied to tariffs on imports, charging that if this Republican program goes through the country will be delivered “hog tied into the hands of trusts, monopolies and price fixing organizations.’’ The Democratic leaders in Congress wish to educate the people to this "iniquity” and are sending out much mall matter to their eonstitutencies bearing on it. Preliminary political campaigns will begin la activity about Jan. 1, and nominations In many States will be made early in the spring. The Democrats are getting an early start. When the American valuation plan becomes effective as the basis for imposing the tariff duties, the trusts, monopolies and price-fixing organizations will run up the wholesale market price so that any tariff duty will become prohibitive and an effective Chinese wall will be raised against Imports, the Democrats charge.

Washington Profiteers Who Plan Golden Harvest at Arms Parley Riding for Fall

Amazing Pamphlets Sent Out by Business Body. Special to Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. By WILLIAM FREDERIC WILE. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6—The riot act Is going to be read to Washington r /ofitecrs of high and low degree wb > plan to get rich quick during the armaments conference. An amazing bulletin just issued by the local retail business organization describes the conference as ‘an opportunity that comes to any community once In a lifetime.” There is, of course, no suggestion in the bulletin that Washington retailers are plotting a Jesse James campaign beginning on Armistice day. but It frankly voices the belief that local tradesmen, hotel keepers and apartment house owners are on the verge of a “golden epoch.” It is so described In a Washington newspaper looked upon as the favorite organ of the business community. The Administration's views and demands In connection with conference j profiteering are expected to be given pube

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Bodies of American Victims of ZR-2 Started for Home HULL, England, Sept, fi.—-Impressive tribute was paid here today when the bodies of the Americans who lost thetr lives In the ZR-2 disaster were taken to a railway station to be put aboard a train for Plymouth, from whence they will be taken home on the British cruiser Panther. Thousands of persons stood bareheaded in the streets as the caskets, piled high with Cowers, were carried by British and American officers acting as pallbearers. Among the flora! tributes was a miniature airship bearing the design “ZR 2.”

JEALOUS LOVER SHOOTS WOMAN WHO JILTED HIM After Filing Suit for Divorce She Entertains Lover’s Rival. ONLY 19; MARRIED TWICE Special to The Times. SHELBYVILLE, Ind. Sept. 6.—Mrs. Ora Fuller 19, wife of John Fuller of this city, was shot three times and fatally wounded late last night by Edward Conrad, with whom she had been keeping company for several months. The shooting oc/urred at the home of Mrs. Fuller, where she was entertaining Hoscoe Cross of this city. Following the arrest of Conrad at his home, he signed a written confession to the authorities in which he is said to have stated he killed Mrs. Fuller because of the way she had treated him and on account of being jilted by her for Cross. FIVE SHOTS ARE FIRED; THREE HIT. Five shots were fired by Conrad at Mrs Fuller, only three entering h“r body. Two of the bullets penetrated her lungs, while the third struck her right limb as she ran from the porch of her home, where Conrad stood as he fired the shots. She died a few moments after she fell in the yard in the rear of her home. According to Conrad's statement, he had spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Fuller and had made arrangements to meet her down town Monday evening after she had attended a theater. She did not keep the appointment and after waiting an hour, he went to her home and found her entertaining Cross. Conrad says he called her outside and she told him she was throug l with him and he warned her she would be sorry. CALLS WOMAN Ol’T OF HOUSE. Conrad then went to his home, secured his .38 caliber revolver and returned to the home of Mrs. Fuller. He called her out the second time and asked her again if she was giving him up. When she answered In the affirmative, he shot three times and followed with two addi(Contipued on Page Six.)

lie utterance on Thursday of this week. On that day an official of the State Department presumably Undersecretary Henry P. Fletcher, who has been in treaty with real estate people—will address the Real Estate Board at a luncheon specially convened for the purpose. The President and Secretary Hughes are determined there shall be no gouging in Washington while Uncle Sam is tost to Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan and China. As was Indicated at the White House last week, the Government is in possession of ample evidence that a gouging orgy during the conference already is in full swing among certain Washington property owners. The Instance of a landlord who wants to bleed a conference embassy to the tune of SB,OOO a month for a house be has been trying to sell for $15,000 Is not an Isolated case. There are others. BUSINESS MEN LICKING CHOPS. Washington business men are licking their chops in anticipation of a conference that may last a year and half, because somebody has Informed them the Paris peace conference lasted that long. The sessjpns at Paris occupied something less than six months. The local

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Special to Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Charges that the Invasion of Logan County, West Virginia, and the proposed invasion of Mingo County was deliberately planned and fostered by officials of the United Mine Workers of America were made here today by Harry Olmsted, chairman of the labor committee of the coal operators’ association of the Williamson field. Mr. Olmsted's accusations were made ns a formal reply to recent statements of Samuel Gompers to the effect that operators of the West Virginia nonunion fields had refused to raise their miners' wages In conformity with the award of the bituminous coal commission. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, was characterized by Mr. Olmsted as the real “czar of the mining Industry and the last word In industrial autocracy in America.” Contending that the uprising and march of the union miners was not spontaneous, but had been threat-ned by mine union officials'as early as ’as April, Mr. Olmsted asserted that the present policy of the United Mine Workers is to destroy all business of nonunion operators and bring about the subjection of the entire coal Industry to such unjust and unlawful demands as it may desire to put Into effect. LEADERS CLOSE TO TREASON. “The officials of the United Mine Workers have brought themselves so close to the charge of treason against the government of West Virginia as well as the Government of the United States,

Uncle Sam to Lay His Cards on Table Thursday. “Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association,” the representative retail organization of the District of Columbia, has issued a remarkable “joy bulletin” to Its members adjuring them that Washington Is on the verge of rich picking without parallel in the city’s history. Here are some passages from the bulletin: “The situation in the National Capital Is Indeed remarkable. First of all because volume hf. s kept up amazingly in the light of the reflation that has come about In the vast majority of lines, marking a distinct return to ‘normalcy.’ “But more interesting than all that has gone before is Jhe other greatness that the District of Columbia will enjoy in all of Its departments of human activity, through the events of international Import that are to take place In Washington during the coming months. “It behooves the manufacturing, Jobbing and retail firms comprising the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association to (Continued on Page Two.)

that it Is no wonder thpy are running to cover. “The Insurrection they started in Kanawha and Boone Counties w.ts not developed as a protest against the presence of Baldwin Felts mine guards in Mingo County or Logan County, West Virginia, or Pike County, Kentucky, as claimed. “There are no mine guards in Mingo County. The only persons charged with the duty of guarding property in Mingo County are duly constituted officers of the law. And these have been fired on and assaulted by the gunmen and thugs of the United Mine Workers time without number Four of them have been assassinated while in tho performance of their duty. “Mr. Gompers, in attempting to Justify the tactics of the United Mine Workers, recites a falsehood when he charges that the Mingo strike was occasioned by the failure of the Mingo coal operators to put Into effect the Government's bituminous wage award. The mine operators were under no otligatlon to do so. they having no sort of connection with the coal fields covered by that award. "Nevertheless, the Increases allowed by the United States Government were adopted by this field promptly after the amount of the increase had been fixed. It never has been alleged before that the strike In the Williamson field was due to wage adjustments or any cause other than to compel recognition of the United Mine Workers organization. VOICE FROM INDIANA HEARD. “Let Mr. Gompers compare the earnings of the coal leaders in the Williamson field with the earnings of the leaders in any unionized field. A statement of these earnings comparing the Williamson field with the unionized Kanawha field was submitted to the senatorial Investigating committee in July. Possibly it was envy aroused by the exposure that caused the Kanawha miners to attend the invasion, of the nonunion coal fields. “The miners of Logan County are working steadily and making satisfactory earnings. Those In Kanawha, bossed and controlled from the union headquarters in Indianapolis, were helpless to make terms that would Insure employment. ‘Force Logan Into the union.’ was the voice from Indiana.” Copyright, 1921, by Public Ledger Cos.

President and Party Home After Cruise WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—President Harding and a party <kf guests who have been cruising the Potomac river (luring the week-end, landed In Washington from the yacht Mayflower at 11:20 o'clock today. Yegmen Get $1,200 Special to The Times. MTJNCIE, Ind., Sept. 6.—While employes in the offices of the Standard Oil Company here were observing Labor Day. yeggmen broke in, waited for a freight train to pass and drown the sound of the blast, then “blew” th% safe. They obtained SI2W. No clue was left.

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NEW DRIVE TO BE MADE FOR VET MEMORIAL Steps to Acquire Land Will Be Resumed, Officials Say. OTHER MOVES UP Contract for Joint Ac- j quisition Is Held Probable. Immediate resumption of steps to carry out the joint intention of the city and county to acquire ground, for a war memorial plaza to be added to that given by the State of Indiana will follow rejection of the plaza remonstrance by the city council at its regular meeting last night, city officials said today. Corporation Counsel Samuel Ashby said be has not had time to ascertain definitely what the next move will be. j It is thought it will be tbe signing of a contract for Jolut acquisition of the property bounded by Meridian, Vermont. North and Pennsylvania streets by -the board of public works, Mayor Charles W. Jewett and the county commissioners A conference between the board of works and commissioners is expected to be held. Mr. Ashby said he would not be able to give the matter attention probably until Wednesday. ACTION COMES AS SURPRISE. Because of the fact that a session of the elections committee with other members of the council, held at the city hall Saturday to consider evidence offered in the public hearings upon the remonstrance. was kept secret until today the council’s action last night came as a surprise. It had been generally under - stod that although the elections com t mittee might make a report upon the remonstrance the council would not act thereon for some time. I Leaders in the movement for a special election, including Dr. John Taylor and C. A. York, secretary of the National Disabled Soldiers' League, declared the case would be carried to the Supreme Court if necessary. This, it is believed, will delay a final decision as to whether or not the city and county shall proceed to acquire the extra ground for a (Continued on Page Six.) BEVERIDGE TO BE APPOINTED AS HUN ENVOY?

Washington Rumors and Politics Lead to Report. CLEAR FIELD FOR NEW WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.—America’s next ambassador to Germany may be former Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, is was learned here today. While Beveridge is not an avowed candidate for the post, his friends say If the President tendered it to him they believe Beveridge would accept. Harding has high regard for Beveridge's ability. He was one “of the best minds" at Marion. The President has had him in mind for a diplomatic post from the outset and is said to have offered him the ambassadorship to Japan, but tbe former Iloosler Senator declined. The appointment of Beveridge, according to his friends, has a political angle that, may militate against the chances of either Dr. David Jayne Hill, former ambassador to Germany, or Ellis Lorlng Dresel. who negotiated the peace treaty with Germany, both of whom have beer mentioned for the post. Dr. Hill’s former diplomatic service and Ills political service have given rise to the belief that his appointment would come when peace finally was declared. Dresel’s success In negotiating the treaty has been pleasing to the President and It is known that he desires to reward him. The political angle arises from the fact that Beveridge may become a candidate (Continued on Page Six.)

What to Do With Children When Parents Find Solace In Divorce, Big Problem

(Editor’s Note—This Is the second of a series of articles dealing with the divorce situation In Indianapolis and Marlon County as reflected In the official records and reports of the Marion County Circuit Court and the five Superior Courts.) By WALTER D. lIICKMAN. The biggest problem of the divorce evil Marlon County Is the future welfare and support of the children of unhappy families.

No Cryin’ Here as School Bell Rang CHICAGO, Sept. 6.—The youngster who defined a hypocrite as ”a kid that goes to school with a smile on his face,” was all wrong, take It from 325,000 children who resumed school In Chicago today after the summer vacation. Chicago school children returned to school with genuine pleasure, for in every school building In the city motion pictures are shown. Throughout the present school year and permanently hereafter, If the plan proves successful, motion pictures will be shown as part of the course In Chicago's public shools. The films to be displayed for the most part will be chosen for their educational value, but feature pictures presenting some of the leading screen stars will be displayed occasionally. Chicago is the first city In the country, It is claimed, to adopt motion pictures as a method of Instruction la the public schools.

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Guard Mail Trains Against Gardner; He Escapes 3d Time

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TACOMA, Wash.. Sept, a—Mail trains throughout the northwest today carried special guards armed with I’.des fearing holdup by Roy Gardner, notorious railway bandit who escaped from McNeil’s Island Federal prison late yesterday. Gardner, who was serving fifty years for robbery, escaped during a prisoners' baseball game. Gardner, with Everett Irapyn and Lawrence Bogart, fellow convicts, made a break for the prison walls during an exciting batting rally in the ball game. Half a dozen rifles cracked as the guards opened fire on them. Impyn was killed. Bogart dropped, seriously wounded. Gardner, with the luck that has marked his bandit career, was untouched and scaled the wall with the agility of an acrobat while bullets spatted all around him. He dropped to the ground on the outside, disappearing. Gardner first was sentenced to the pen■ltenttary for robbery in 1911. Paroled two years later, he turned up in San j Diego where, with face blackened, he robbed a mail truck of a sack containing $31,000. He was captured and sentenced to twenty-five years on McNeil's Island. , He escaped, disa’rming his guards In a Pullman compartment and made his way to Canada. Last May he returned, (lodged pursuers, called on his wife while they were hot on his trail, held up a train and stole SIOO,OOO at Rosevill a , Cal., and was captured a few days later. I Sentenced to fifty years he again es- ! raped, producing a revolver from a hidden pocket in a bqlt next to his skin ! and disarming his guards on a train \ while en route to prison. However, he again was taken and conveyed to Mcj Neil’s Island and penitentiary. TOLEDO SEEKS MAIL BANDITS TOLEDO. Sept. 6—City, county and Federal officers renewed their search today for Joe t'rbaytis. Charley Schultz and George Lewis, who escaped from the j county jail Monday noon, j The men had been held in connection with the $1,009,000 postoffice robbery last spring. Their escape was effected by tricking a turnkey into opening a gate.

DESPONDENT MAN SUICIDES Marion Gramlev, Unable to Find Work, Ends His Life. Despondent over inability to find steady employment. Marion Gramley. 61. 2371 Olney street, ended the long search today by drinking a bottle of carbolic acid. He was found In a dying condition in a field at 2831 Adams street by Harry Stevens. 2867 Steward street, and died soon afterward. He refused to tako an antidote when aid arrived and insisted that he wished to die. He left his home this morning to look for work and told his family he might not come back. The bottle of poison showed that it just had been purchased. Gramley worked at the Interstate Car Company until he Was laid off in May, bis family said. lie leaves a widow, Mrs. Jessie Gramley; a daughter, Mrs. Gladdis Shuffman of Newcastle; two stepchildren. Telia Hancock, at home, adn Merle Tremble of Louisville.

Out of a total of 9,494 divorce cases filed between Jan. 1, 1917 and Aug. 1, 1921, in the local county courts, children were concerned In approximately 40 per cent of the separations. The crudest phrase in a divorce petition is that which reads "and the defendant is not a fit and proper person to have care and custody of said children.” The real meaning of that allegation if not apparent In cold type in the complaint, but when a husband or a wife testifies In a courtroom that the father or the mother of the children In questior are not “fit” to have the future care and training of the children of their own blood, the tragedy of the affair Is apparent. A surrey of evidence in divorce cases In the last three and a half years in the local courts shows that the party asking for the custody of the children testified that the plaintiff used profane language before the children, cursed and abused them, failed to support them contribvited to the Incorrigibility, taught them to disrespect either their father or their mother, and In some rare instances the records show that the father discouraged the of the mother to seifd the children to Sunday school. MANY PARENTS UNFIT, CHARGE. The most frequent allegation of father is that the wife is Indifferent to the welfare of their children because she refuses to stay home nights. Another remark so often heard in divorce trials is: “My wife won’t stay home nights. She gads about all the time. She won’t get the meals nor patch the boy’s trousers or mend the children’s stockings.” Such evidence Is followed by a recital generally on the part of the busbfcia. of (Continued, on Pago Two.)

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W. VIRGINIA IS QUIET; PART OF TROOPS LEAVE War Department Orders 26th Infantry to Camp Dix. 19TH INF. TO STAY Government to Keep Soldiers No Longer Than Needed. WASHINGTON, Sept 6.—Orders for the withdrawal of the 26th United States Infantry from the West Vir* ginia riot zone and its return to its station at Camp Dix, N. J., will be issued from the War Department late today. Secretary of War Weeks so announced this afternoon after a short conference with President Harding. There are now two regiments i. regulars in the West Virginia fighting zone—the 26th Infantry from Camp Dix, N. J., and the 19th Infantry from Camp Sherman and Columbus barracks, Ohio. They have field equipment and total about 2,000 men.

War Department officials said thq 26th Infantry would be the unit withdrawn, leaving the 19th Infantry on the ground. Officials will not hazard a guess as to how long the presence ot the 19th Infantry might be necessary, but It was stated the regulars probably would be maintained until the State authorities appeared able to handle toe situation. It is made plain the policy of the Administration Is to keep the troops In West Virginia no longer than necessary for the protection of lives and property and the suppression of insurrection. Secretary Weeks informed the President that General Bandholtz had reported conditions quiet and the situation favorable, and President Harding approved the General's recommendation that one regiment be withdrawn. General Bandholtz and the 19th Infantry will remain on the scene for the present at least. Meanwhile It apparently is unce;-tala whether the Kenyon committee of the Renaee will begin its Investigation of the mining situation on the ground on Sept, IS, as planned. The Senate committee was to begin hearings at Huntington on that date.

MINERS BEGIN DIGGING TODAY . LOGAN, W. Va.. Sept. 6—Union and nonunion miners resumed digging today, a sign that a truce has once more settled upon the West Virginia coal fields. Everything is quiet along last week’s battle front and Federal troops are awaiting orders to withdraw. Protests to General Bandholtz against the immediate withdrawal of the regular* are expected on behalf of citizens of Logan County, who expect fresh trouble from the union miners as soon as the troops depart. General Bandholtz has made an inspecs tlon tour from Charleston to Blair. Troops along the Logan County border line spent an idle day in the rain. An alleged conspiracy to extend the armed uprising of union miners to Mingo County was disclosed to the Federal authorities, who appear satisfied, however, that the situation is now well in hand, FRANCE IN FEAR OF U. S. TREATY Germans May Use It to Evade World Pact. PARIS. Sept. 6. —The French press announces the government has received a note from the State Department at Washington notifying France of the signature of the German-American treaty and requesting that a written recognition be returned. The Intransigeant declares that receipt of the American note has caused a flutter in French governmental circles. “It is foreseen,” the paper says, “that Germany might cite this recognition by France and the other allies and try later to avoid the stipulation of the VersaiUa* treaty.”

Whisky, Champagne in Swift’s Motor Car LAKE FOREST, 111., Sept 6.—Louis F. Swift, Jr., son of the multimillion• aire packer, will be charged with illegal possession of liquor in an information to be filed in the Lake County court today, according to State Attorney A. Y, Smith. Young Swift was arrested at Zion City with five pints of whisky and a quantity of champagne in his automobile. If convicted he faces a Jail sentence, a fine and confiscation of hia $3,000 automobile. Pruning Knife Must Be Brought Out Again WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.—Further dras-i tic cuts must be made in the budget for the next fiscal year. This decision waa reached between President Harding and Director Charles G. Dawes at a conference on the Mayflower over the week-end. it wag learned at the White House this afternoon. Dawe3 submitted to the President the preliminary budget estimates and they agreed further cuts must be made. Elevation League of South jSicte to Meet The Belt Elevation League of the South Side will hold a regular meeting at the Branch Library at Slielby street and Bradbury avenue Thursday evening. The league has been fighting for the elimination of pollution of Pleasant Run and Bean Creek and for the elevation of the Belt Railroad tracks across the south side. Now You Can Join! WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.— Recruiting for the regular army, which practically was stopped when it became evident Congress would reduce the army to 156,000 men, was ordered resumed today b> Secretary Os W* ID# 1 * ■ )