Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 244, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 February 1922 — Page 1

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LEWIS CALLS WAGE SESSION FOR MARCH 2 Invites Operators to Meet Miners at Cleveland. AUTHORIZED HERE Acting Under Orders of Recent Convention. CHICAGO, Feb. 21—Call for a conference between miners and operators in Cleveland March 2 to draw up anew wage scale was issued here today by President John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, whose call amounts to an invitation to the mine owners, asked that a committee of two operators and two miners from each State in the central competitive field get together to agree on anew contract. OPEKATOKS HAVE REFUSED TO MEET. Operators have refused to meet with officials of the United Mine Workers t draw up a contract to take the place of the one expiring March 31. Miners have ihreatenet! to s'rike if operators do not treat with them. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania will be represented in the conference in event the operators accept the invitation. “My action in calling this confrenee,” said Lewis, “is taken on the authority of the convention of the United Mine Workers of America, at Indianapolis. MEETING FOR PCLIC INTEREST AND WELFARE.’ “I consider it necessary to call the meeting for public interest and welfare." According to Lewis’ plans executive officers of the United Mine Workers will also sit in on the Cleveland session. Telegrams were dispatched to the unions and operators. Lewis Is here to attend the conference between railroad and mine workers at which coalition of the two groups, proposed by Lewis, will oe discussed. MINERS FIX ATTENTION ON TWO CONFERENCES The United Mine Workers today divided attention between the conference in Chicago at which John L. Lewis, president of the miners, was to present his plans to the railroad unions for an “economic alliance,” and the reception of the coal workers’ invitation for joint wage con(Continued on Page Seven.) TAYLOR’S WATCH MAY GIVE CLEW TO HIS SLAYER Investigators Cling to Belief Negro Hasn’t Told All. LOS ANGELES. Feb. 21.—Fiimdoms greatest mystery serial, the William Desmond Taylor murder, entered upon Its twentieth red today with the climax still hidden. From person to person the spot light of investigation has flitted without revealing as yet evidence of a tangible nature that will point out the murderer and bring about a solution of the twenty-day mystery. Interest of investigators centered today ©a a report from a jeweler examining Taylor's watch. Ilis report may determine the exact minute at which Taylor was shot. Tliis may give officials anew angle on which to work. Henry Peavey, negro servant, one of the last to see Taylor alive, has been questioned again by District Attorney Woolwine in an effort to determine whether there was any basis for his declaration he believed a woman tired the shot. The district attorney said he could learn nothing to support this theory. However, there is a belief among investigators Peavey is withholding some bit of information—something which, while having siight bearing on the case, if co-related with other evidence, might prove highly illuminating. It is for this reason they have required him to report daily and he will continue under surveillance until the case is cleared up. The process of elimination has absolved the taxi driver who disappeared the night of Feb. 1, and through this fact became a “much wanted man.” He gave his name as Stacy and succeeded in convincing officers his disappearance was a coincidence, in no way connected with the Taylor case. lie was released.

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U. S. AIRSHIP ROMA, IN TEST FLIGHT, FALLS AND BLAST FOLLOWS NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 21. —At least twenty-eight men were killed in the explosion of the Roma. Os the thirty-eight men the ship carried only ten have been rescued. All the rescued were badly injured and have been removed to the army base hospital. Captain Dale Maybre, in command of the ship, was burned to death. NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 21. —The dirigible Roma exploded at 2 p. m. today with the loss of at least four lives. Fourteen are reported missing, but reports as to the exact number so far are unconflned. The ship carried a crew of thirty when it left Langtry field. The rudder broke as it circled over the army base and the bag descended slow to earth. As Its nose plowed into the ground, a tremendous explosion shook the frame and the bag was enveloped in flames. Four bodies were picked up. The intense heat of the flames rendered rescue work impossible and until the fire is extinguished it will not be known as to the number of dead. The Roma was purchased by the United States from the Italian government. It was brought to this country aboard ship, after the disaster to the dirigible ZR-2, purchased from Great Britain, over the city of Hull, England. The huge airship was making a series of test flights. It had been planned to take it on a tour of the whole United States.

Says President Strongly Favors Postponement WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. —President Harding is “strongly In favor” of postponing soldier “bonus” legislation until next year, it was learned on reliable au- ! thority today. Tbe President communicated bis views S to a Republican Senator who called at the White House. Ha did not say he would veto a “bonus” bill if one were sent to him, but indicated he might do ; so if protests continue to reach him. j What President Harding wants to l know, it is reported, is whether the opposition as to the “bonus” bill itself or only against paying tbe “bonus” by the ! special taxes which the S mate and House , conferees originally decided upon. There is a demand from many Ilouse members that the President indicate clearly whether he will veto a “bonis” ! measure if it comes to him with other than the sales-tax method for providing the needed revenue. Opponents of the sales tax in the Ilouse are claiming a victory. Early r ports, ' they said, indicated the petition started ■ out against the sales-tax plan was being freely signed in all State delegations. i Secretary of the Treasury Mellon warned congressional money hunters the establishment of a sales tax to provide funds to meet the soldier “bonus” presents I “enormous difficulties of Administration,” and is inadvisable at this time, j Secretary Mellon appeared before the ! tax division of the Ways and Means Committee, along with Internal Revenue Com- ; missioner Blair and experts from the I Treasury, and discussed to some length i the features of the sales-tax plan. Secrei tary Mellon reiterated his opposition to it, which had voiced many times before. HUSBAND SEES FAMILY PERISH Aiken (S. C.) Man Powerless to Rescue Wife and Three Children. AIKEN, S. C., Feb. 21. —Trapped by flames, Mrs. C. E. Monts and three of her children burned to death in their home today before the eyes of the husband and father who made desperate efforts to fling himself through a wall of fire to recue i them. Monts was so seriously burned he was taken to a hospital. The dead are Mrs. Monts, 35; Eugene, 15; Clarence, 14; Eugene Dubose Monts, 3. Hays' Resignation and Appointment of Work Due Soon WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—The resignation of Postmaster General Will H. Hays | and the appointment of I)r. Hubert W. Work of Colorado as bis successor will be announced “very shortly” it was learned authoritatively at the White House today. Work is now the first assistant postmaster general. Hays’ resignation will be as of March 4. Harding Will Talk U. S. Marine Soon WASHINGTON. F.-b. 21.—Unless soiu thing intervenes President Harding wii l go before a jo. tit session of Congress with the “inuneration” proposal for the rehabilitation of the merchant marine I “within a few days,” it was stated officially at the White House today.

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REFORMATORY SITE SURVEY IS CARRIED ON Governor and Commission Proceed in Quest, but Say Nothing. Governor Warren T. McCray and the reformatory removal commission again inspected proposed sites for the InaMtution today. They declined to reveal what sites were visited. It is understood, while the proposed site at Carmel is stilt under consideration, the Governor and the commission arc not inclined to insist the institution shall to plr. 'ed in n neighborhood where there Is' objection to it. Among the sites still under consideration is one near Pendleton in Madison County. An effort is being made by citizens of that town and the surrounding country to obtain tbe institution. This site has been given serious consideration only recently. The objection of the city of Indianapolis* to placing the Institution at Cariuel has not been held, the Governor said. Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank directed Corporation Counsel Taylor E. Groninger to send a letter to Governor McCray protesting against tbe proposed location of the Indiana State Reformatory near Carmel. In view of recent disagreements between the Governor and the mayor, Mr. Shank directed the letter be couched in formal language, setting out “the chief executive of the city of Indianapolis sends his greetings to the chief executive of the State of Indiana and with them a vigorous protest against the proposed location of the reformatory in the vicinity of Carmel.” Mr. Shank said he wanted It pointed out to the Governor that Indianapolis has more than her share of State institutions now. “If they are a good thing for a city, let the Governor distribute them so somebody else can enjoy them. If they are a had thing, we’ve already got too much of a load to bear,” said the mayor. POSSE PURSUES Sheriff Takes Up Trail of Robbers Who Stole Registered Mail. ROCHESTER, Mich., Feb. 21.—Two sacks of registered mail from Detroit were stolen from the depot here today. Sheriff James Butier and half n dozen deputies are on the trail of the robbers. The mail was thrown from the Detroit train shortly after 8 o’clock last night. It was taken into the depot and the depot locked for the night. The loss was discovered when tbe station was opened today. Senate O .K.s Flan to Assist Farmers WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—Immediate appropriation of $5,000,000 to purchase seed grain for relief among farmers in crop failure areas was unanimously approved today by the Senate Agricultural Committee. The committee authorized Senator Ladd, Republican. North Dakota, to report favorably a bill sponsored by iiis colleague, Senator MeOumber, placing distribution of the funds in the hands of the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill provides $1,000,000 of the fuud shall bo used to buy feed for starving cattle on the Western plains.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1922.

FRANCIS HERE FOR HEARING OF HARTMAN ‘Confessing Burglar’ Will Testify for State. JURY UNFILLED Politics Crops Out in Examining Talesmen. Frank Francis, alias Frank Moore, known as the "confessing burglar,” who has been sentenced to serve five years In the State prison in Kentucky, but who has been held in the county jail at Louisville, Ky., pending his appeal, this afternoon arrived at tho Marion County Courthouse under heavy guard as one of the chief witnesses of tho State against J. Herbert Hartman, deposed Republican nominee for city Judge at the last city election, on trial In Criminal Court on a charge of receiving stolen goods. Francis, or arriving in the city, was taken to the office of Prosecutor William P. Evans. Judge Alfred Murray Bain of the Morgan County Circuit Court, who is hearing the case, ndjourned court for tlie noon recess ns the prosecutor asked to be excused for a few minutes. The prosecutor entered his office and shook hands with Francis and his wife, Mrs. Laura Francis, who is also a witness for tbe Rtnt'i. Francis smiled as ho shook hand* with Mr, Evans and seemed to be in good spirits. FRANCIS UNDER HEAVY GUARD. Francis was brought here by William n. lie Forrester, chief of detectives at Louisville; Torn Dover, Jailer of the county Jail In Louisville, and Sergt. Fred Hauler, a detective. Otto F. Eitel, Matthew I’asnassky and other witnesses for the State came with Francis. Francis will be kept In a separata cell in the Marion County Jail while ho is lu the rlty. It Is thought he will take the stand for the Statu the first tiling Wednesday morning, provided the Jury la obtained. It. was through a “confession” of Francis that Hartman was Indicted by the Marlon County grand jury on numerous charges. This “confession” resulted in the recovery of alleged stolen goods from the Hartman home. The confession of Francis resulted in making a political outcast of Hartman as Judge T. J. Mol! of Superior Court, room 5, held that Hartman, by his own acts, had disqualified himself from being a candidate for the city Judgeship. When court opened this afternoon, the defense had used nine of their ten peremptory challenges anl the Stato had used five. Indications are a Jury wlil not be obtained until late this evening. It Is possible that the Stato will make Its opening statement late today, although it may ho withheld until tomorrow. SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE HELD. In order to speed up the case and prevent any delay, Judge Itnln will hold court tomorrow, Washington's birthday, although ail other courts and offices will observe the day as a holiday. Mr. Evans in questioning talesmen dwelt at length on the political faith of the men in the box. One talesman stated ho had contributed to the Republican campaign fund. In examining Republicans in the case, Mr. Evan* asked, “Would you vote for conviction of a Republican ns readily as if he wore a Democrat, provided the State proved bis guilt beyond a reasonable doubt ?" Mr. Evans also asked all talesmen If their party affiliations would influence them in considering tbe case. HARTMAN COUNSEL ALSO CAUTIOUS. Attorney Ira Holmes for Hartman was equally careful in obtaining tlie political opinions of tlie men in the jury box. In several questions Mr. Holmes referred to Frank Francis as “a man who posed as Frank Moore.” Mr. Holmes also asked Jurors if the candidates of their choice at the last city election were chosen on things read in the Indianapolis News. All doors leading to the Criminal Court again were under heavy police guard. Curiosity seekers are not permitted to Jam tlie courtroom. This is taken as a precaution to safeguard the health of tlie jurors and others and to permit counsel to proceed rapidly in the ease. Public Buildings Close Wednesday The statehouse and the city hall will be closed tomorrow in observance of Washington’s birthday. The postofflee also will be closed but other Federal offices will be open. At the courthouse ail Os the courts will be closed with the exception of Criminal Court. Schools will bo closed. The central library will be closed except from the hours of 2 till 0 In the afternoon, when it will be opened, as on Sundays, as a reading room. All branch libraries will be closed. CHILDREN SAVED IN TUBS. HULL, Eng., Feb. 21.—During the second tidal wave in the Humber several babies and older children floated to safety la wooden washtuba.

RAILROAD MEN AWAIT DETAILS OF LEWIS’ IDEA President U. M. W. Has Plan for New ‘Defensive Alliance.* CHICAGO CONFERENCE CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Railroad brotherhood leaders, including officials of the “big four,” went into conference here today “with open minds” to hear John L. Lewis’ “defensive alliance” idea. Lewis, who is president of the United Mina Workers of America, proposes an alliance of the railroad union* and the miners to resist contemplated wage reductions. The/conference was called by Lewis. The railroad union official frankly declared they didn’t know how they ! stood on the proposition, and wouldn't ; know until the question had been thoroughly mulled over. They said they did not know how far Lewis would want them to go. Generally the belief was the idea would be given the moral support of tho rail unions. At least that. If, however, the alliance contemplated anything so drastic as a sympathetic strike April 1 with the miners in the (vent the threatened coal strike materializes, that would be distinctly auothei thing, it was pointed out. OFFICIALS HOLD VARYING OPINIONS. That them was a difference of opinion on the proposition was evident, E. F. Grabie, International president of the Maintenance of Way Brotherhood, said lie was in hearty accord with the idea. On the other hand, T. C. Casben, international president of the Switchmens Union, said he was “hopeful”—but th'-re was one thing about it, be added, "the coal miners will have to show they cun agree among themselves before they seek to make agreements with others.” “I thing the real solution of our trouble is over at the other conference,” said Cashen, referring to the session of the “progressive" labor groups from all over tho country, meeting elsewhere in Chicago. “They have the right idea. Let ns form a coalition of union and farmer organizations and candidates for olfleo who will be favorablo to labor legislation nnd labor needs. Let us take a leaf out of tho Anti-Saloon League program.” Grabie said the Interest* of the rail road unions and tbe coal miners arc allied and they should form a workable a coalition as the individual charter* of the various unions would permit. B. V. Jewell, president of tho railway employes department of tho American Federation of Labor; Timothy D. Shea, assistant president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, and other leaders refused point blank to discuss the (Continued on Fuge Two.) WILL ENFORCE LAWS’ RESPECT U. S. Authorities Take Drastic Action Against Mexican Invaders. EL FASO, Feb. 21—American Federal authorities today moved drastically to enforce neutrality laws along the Mexican border. Former (ion. Juan Merigo of the Caranza army wus held under SIO,OOO bond by United Stntes Commissioner Reid, following an expedition which is alleged to have crossed from tho American side two weeks ago to bold up a Mexican national train south of Juarez. Four other members of Merigo’s band were held under lesser bond. BROWNSVILLE. Texas, Feb. 21.—Recruiting officers for a Mexican revolutionary “army of liberation" have been working through Mexican populations in border towns, it was learned here today. Agitators for tho revolt movement promise “a stable government, removal of taxes on American goods and removal of extortionate taxes on the people of Mexico ns *oon as the Obregon government is overthrown” in soliciting recruits.

How Old Is Max? Now Burning Question SOME SAY 40, OTHERS DECLARE HE’S 57 Kin 9 Coldly ‘ Received' by McCormicks

CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—How old is Max has become something of a burning question as a controversy rages over the age of Max Oser, the Swiss riding master, who is engaged to wed Miss Mathilda McCormick, granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller. According to Harold F. McCormick, who claims personal acquaintance with his future son-in-law, Oser is 40 and “still full of pep.” According to several Chicagoans who claim relationship with the Swiss horseman, he Is at least 57. Miss McCormick continues to maintain a most successful silence. Conflicting stories told hy tho legion of Oser relatives that lias sprung up since the romance of Miss McCormick became known, have added to the confusion that has hampered all attempts to obtain accurate information concerning Oser's person and antecedents. Tho various “cousins” who have claimed relationship have been repudiated by the McCormicks. “Cousin” Emil Bnrgy rattled up to call on his new “relations”—the family of Harold F. McCormick —but didn’t get past the front porch. Emil, who says he’s Max's cousin, just wanted to meet “Cousin Matbilde” and welcome her Into tie family, he said. “I didn't bring mamma along with me, because she is tied up with the family washing,” Emil apologized to reporters when ho “flivvered” up to the McCormick mansion. Ho rang tho bell.

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Sales Tax Law Held Success in West Virginia Commissioner Supported by Governor on Defense of Experiment. CHARLESTON, W. Va., Feb. 21.—The sales tax law, in operation in West Virginia since July 1 last, and si tr to that recommended by President Harding for raising money for a soldier “bonus,” is working out successfully in this Si ate, according to Tux Commissioner Walter Ilaiianan. Tho commissioner is backed in his views by Governor E. F. Morgan. ; Commissioner Ilaiianan declares it is the most equitable, fairest and simplest ; lorm of taxation that exits in any State, and while it is an experiment here, he says Its success seems assured. Ke estimates Its yield this year will be around, $3,500,000, but in normal times he says, it will be close to $4,000,000. The rate on coal, oil, gas and limestone is two-fifths of 1 per cent gross; on other genera] businesses, one-fifth of 1 per cent with the exception of wholesalers, who pay one-third of 4 per cent on gross Income. All businesses are exempt up to SIO,OOO. “The State’s finance now are considered In a satisfactory condition,” said Ilaiianan, “hut If tbe State bad depended on tbe revenue based upon the net income as heretofore, our financial situation now would be perilous. The smooth operation of the law is among Its strongest recommendation. No confusion has arisen from It.” Kentucky State officials recently, after studying its operation here, recommended its adoption lu Kentucky. NEW PLANS FOR MIDWEST PLANT MADE PUBLIC Company Refinanced in Way Satisfactory to Holding Interests. Flans for the reorganization and refinancing of the Midwest Engine Com- ' pany t .> announced today by Oscar E. I .Steven, of New York, secretary of the ; creditors' committee, consisiing of Howlard 8. Mott of New York, chairman; John R Washburn, Chicago; C. L. As | maun, Cincinnati, and Elmer W. Stout I and Homer McKee, Indianapolis, j The reorganization plan contemplates I tho formation of anew company, which ; probably will be known s the Midwest j Engine Corporation, and which will take I over all the assets of the Midwest Engine Company. PROVIDE FOR NEW WORKING CAPITAL. This* mw company will Issue refunding mortgage bonds for the million dollars new working capital that will be injected into the business. A substantial amount of this new money already has been raised by a group of Indianapolis men who aro stoekbobl -rs in tho present company. Tho creditor* of the company will receive preferred stork of the now corporation up to the faco value of their claims. The chief bank nnd merchandise creditors, both in this city and elsewhere, have shown a willingness to take securities for their claims instead of pressing for collection nnd thus interfering with the future of tlie business. Under the plan, the former preferred stockholders are more fortunate thsa stockholders generally are iu reorganizations of this kind. They will bo given an opportunity to protest their interests by subscribing to 85 per cent of their present bolding* for which they will re ceive 7 per cent, fifteen-year refunding mortgage bonds nnd more than threequarters of the common stock of the new company. These bonds will be prior to the preferred slock which bank and trade creditors will receive to the amount of $4,(X)0,0(X). All of this new money will go to the treasury for working capital. None of it will be used for the payment of old debts of the company. In order to make this plan effective, nnd to preserve the interests of the former preferred stockholders and creditors. tlie controlling interests in the com mon stock, which is closely held in In(Continaed on Page Two.)

“I’ut ’cr there," exclaimed Emil as lie extended his hand when tho door was opened. “America knows how to take care of her war heroes.” That was Emil's lirst mistake, lie thought the butler was a war hero because he was dressed like a lialkan general. “I’m Cousin Emil,” he continued. “I came to pay my respects to my new relations. In the old country, we always make calls before the wedding.” Emil waited. “A little paint here rnd there around this place would go fine.” Emil, who's a decorator mused. ' Maybe Mr. McCormick will give me a Job.” The butler brought out the tidings that “Mr. McCormick is not receiving any one today.” Emil cranked up. “Perhaps another day,” he said. “1 want ’em to feel welcome in our family. Nothing stuck up about us.” All information regarding the plans of the McCormick family Is being closely guarded and no announcement of when the wedding may be expected to take place ts forthcoming. MAX PLANS QUIET LIFE AMONG ALPS ZURICH, Feb. 21. —Max Oser, the riding master who Is betrothed to Miss Matliilde McCormick, granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, is not worrying OTr the report that the world’s richest man wishes his prospective grandson-in-law to become an American citizen. In fact. Max Is going ahead with

FARMER-LABOR PARTY NOT TO BE FORMED NOW Conference Decides to Defer' Action Until Meeting in December. WILL WATCH ELECTIONS CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Organization of a National Farmer-Labor political alliance wus postponed today until tbe second Monday in December, by the conference between the two groups representatives here. The conference decided to await the outcome of the November elections before going ahead with the national organization. Pending formation of the national coalition, however, the farmers and laborers will work together through ; State organization. A committee of fifteen was appointed . to report at the December meeting on a national organization scheme. PLAN SUGGESTED BY TOiVM.EV, The plan is said to be that of Arthur C. Townlcy, president of the national j Nonpartisan League, and reported leader behind the united farmers’ national, ’bloc.’ He has decided this action 1* the most feasible, It is said, as a result of his experiences in North Dakota. The State organizations will be formed around existing organizations such as tho Nonpartisan League and the United Farmers’ National Bloc, it Is said. The committee on program, it wa* learned, also has decided to leave the matter of the program to the individual States. One labor leader expressed the plan when ha said: “We’re going to play politics and are not going to give politicians of other parties a chance to hang anything on us by having a platform that would be subject to attack.” WILL MAKE COMBINED ATTACK. Entire action of the combined forces at the spring primaries will be to defeat opponents of farm and labor legislation and the election of favorable candidate*. Three distinct faction* have developed at the conference. They are: Extreme Left—Favoring formation of a third party. Extreme Right—Favoring concentrating on defeating enemies. Center—Supporting candidates of other parties favorable to the movement. Tbe Chicago Federation of Labor is , expected to put up a strong fight at the conference for a complete new party. 'Morris ILUquit of New York also is leadin? a group who wish to see a federation like the British Labor party organized. MUNCIE FINES FOR CONTEMPT WILL PREVAIL Judge’s Action in Fining Grand Jurors Upheld by Supreme Court. Contempt citation* invoked by Judge William A. Thompson of the Delaware Circuit Court acainst the members of a grand Jury that demanded his resignation several months ago will stand, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled today. The higher conrt upheld the Judge’s action in fining the grand Jurors $250 each in affirming tho decision in the case of Lance M. Coons vs. the State of Indiana. Coons, a member of the grand Jury, had appealed from the contempt proceedings. The grind Jury, which had been investigating conditions in Muncte, in filing its report accused the judge of bias nnd prejudice and had recommended that he resign. He promptly countered by fining each member for contempt. B. G. CIIOLMELY JONES DEAD. NEW YORK, Feb. 21—R. G. Cholmely Jones, former director of tho War Risk Insurance Bureau, died here today of heart disease.

his preparations for a quiet home life in his native Alps. For several days he has boon busy winding up his livery stable and riding school business and negotiating for the purchase of a secluded villa where he may retire from the world with his young bride. 1 Max disappeared a few days ago, leaving word he was going to Berne or Geneva, where he intended either to sell or lease his stable and riding academy iu Ausscrsihl, a Zurich labor suburb. Announcement of his engagement has caused little change in the personal habits of the riding master. Ke Still retains his bachelor quarters adjoining his stable, whore he has resided for some time. Tongues in the heads of nil Zurich are wagging stories of their own “American princess.” Among the tales being told are of Miss Matliilde's being beloved because of her interest in children of the city. She is beloved because she speak their tongue and cemented her youthful friendship by distri' utlng many goodies during her stay. Oser, who is a meinberf tin ca. airy reserve, has been called Major Oser since conducting his riding academy. He is of medium height, strong and athletic. A short cut moustache adds to his cavalry appearance. Oser is expected to return to Zurich Saturday br Sunday if he succeeds In winding ap his livery stable affairs by that time.

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TREATY WILL RE MODIFIED AS SAFEGUARD Reservation to Protect U. S. Offered by Brandegee. HARDING ON PAN Johnson Attacks Secret Methods Employed. DENIES THERE’S JOKER" WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—An official denial was made at the White House today of statement* that there wa* a ‘‘joker’’ in the Ynp treaty or In any of the other treaties negotiated by the Washington conference. An Administration spokesman sld that there had been “no surrender of American right* in mandate territories'* in any of the treaties and that “nothing had been concealed." v J WASHINGTON, Feb. 21—Adoption of a reservation to the fourpower Pacific treaty by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee became a virtual certainty today. Senator Brandegee, Connecticut, offered a resolution in the Foreign Relations Committee and the ensuing discussion indicated that it would be adopted, though some modifications may be made. The reservation prevents the United State* Government being bound by any agreement* under the treaty regarding preservation of other nations' rights in the Pacific Islands, without the specific sanction and approval of Congress. Brnndegee's reservation follows; “The Senate advises and consents, subject to the following reservations which Is to be made a part of the Instrument of ratification, to wit: WOULD MAKE TREATY SAFE. “The United States understands it assumes no obligation either legal or moral to maintain the rights in relation to the insular possessions or any of the other high contracting parties and the consent of the Congress of the United States shall be necessary to any adjustment or understanding under Article I or II by which the United States is to bound in auy way and there is no obligation either legal or moral to give such consent.” Even Senator Lodge, chairman of the committee and a member of the American delegation at the arms conference, favors the reservation, Brandegee said. The committee adjourned without voting on the reservation, because of absence of a number of Senators. Senator Fomerene, Ohio, Democrat, who will support the treaty, will ask the Brandegee reservation be modified somewhat at a later meeting, but it was Indicated will vote for it in its present form if his proposed change is rejected. HARDING IS CRITICISED. Discussion of the reservation was preceded by an attack on President Harding's attitude respecting the Information sought by the Senate on the treaty iu response to the Hitchcock resolution. Senator Johnson. California, eaid Harding had shrouded the making of the treaty in secrecy and complained that was not fair to the Senate, which must pass on It. Johnson did not, however, as expected, ask Secretary Hughes be called before tho committee to tell about the conversa. tions from which the treaties grew. In fact the movement to have Hughes appear scorned to have collapsed over night because of the absence of Senator Hitchcock. leading advocate of Hughes’ ap* rearance.

HAS NO FEAR OF TRIAL OUTCOME Madalynne Obenchain’s Hearing Delayed by Sickness of Participants. LOS ANGFLFS, Feb. 21.—“ There 1* not the slightest doubt; not the slightest fear In my heart," eaid Madalynne Obenehaln today In expressing her belief on the outcome of her trial for alleged complicity in the murder of her former sweetheart, John Belton Kennedy. The trial will reopen Thursday. Illness of witnesses, counsel and jurors necessitated this second postponement of the The pretty young defendant, surrounded by banks of flowers, gifts from sympathetic followers of her case, talked to press reporters. Cards attached to the flowers bore the names of many prominent people. Others were signed “Anonymous.” As she read them she expressed her faith in the successful outcome of her coming ordeal and reiterated her burning love for the cian she is charged with having lur<*d to his death in an ambush last August.

President Harding Names Members of Debt Funding Body WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.—President Ilarding today named the members of the commission which will enter into negotiations with foreign governments for the funding of the $11,000,000,000 foreign indebtedness to the United Stales. The commission will consist of the following: Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. Secretary of State Hughes. Secretary of Commerce Hoove*. Senator Reed Smoot, of Utah. Representative Theodore E. Burton of Ohio.

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