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WARN MOTORISTS AS AUTO' STATU TOLLREACHESII Six Members of One Family Die in Train Crash at West Lebanon, As the death toll of auto accidents In the State within the last .three days mounted to 11, I Larry Stormont, scretary of the Hoosier Motor Club, today issued a warning to motorists. SIX PERSONS —a mother and a father and their four children —were killed late Monday when a Wabash train crashed into -an auto at a crossing at West Lebanon. THREE PERSONS —a mother and two children —were killed at Frankfort Monday When a Monon freight train crashed into an auto. Three were seriously injured. A 1-TEAR OLD BABY was killed Sunday when two machines collided near,Elwood. Five were injured. ONE WOMAN is dead as the result of an auto crash near Greencastle Sunday. Three were injured. “Think—watch —and keep your feet off the gaa, ' was Stormont’s warning today to Indiana motorists. 'lf motorists obey these rules this luring hundreds of lives will be saved. Stormont said. Six Killed at West Lebanon Jy Times Special .WEST LEBANON. Ind., April 16. Coroner Carl Briggs and railroad officials are conducting Investigations of the railroad crossing crash here Monday in which six persons were killed. The dead: ' ROBERT WILSON. 86. Cincinnati. MRS. ELIZABETH WILSON, 28. his wife. MARY WILSON, 12. a daughter. ELIZABETH WILSON, 9, daughter. JEAN WILSON, 7, daughter. .GEORGE WILSON. 1. son. , kittle Joan Wilson, 4, and Robert Wilson, 5, are the only surviving members of the Wilson family. They were riding In the auto of Joseph Gordon, also of Cincinnati, which was following the car in which their parents and brother and elsters met jSeath. Say Bell Was Ringing ' According to witnesses, the car was driven directly In front of the train. The crossing bell was ringing, but freight cars obstructed a view of the tracks, witnesses said, j Bits of wreckage and bodies of the victims were flung into the air when the engine plowed through the light touring car. The four children were killed Instantly and the mother and father died later In a doctor’s office. The Wilson family was peddling articles and was on the Way to spend summer in Cedar RapIds, lowa. BUTLER TO STAGE ftP CAMPAIGN

Freshmen and New Students to Be Solicited, Under the leadership of Douglas Dale, Robert Hutchinson. Miss Vlrgiaxiia Foxworthy and Miss Susanne Kalhoff, freshrr.an officers nt Butler University, a drive will bo started Thursday to pledge at least >50,000 to j the building fund for the new plant at Fair view. Five hundred sixty four students Will be solicited. This Includes the entire freshman class and new upper class members. Contributors will be given five years In which to pay. Assisting the officers will be fifty freshmen, divided Into a blue team, captained by Jack Bryant, and a white, headed by Worth Schantz. The campaign will close April 25. RACE BOOSTERS HONORED Celebration Will Tie Held on Rve of Speedway Event. Plans for observing the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are under consideration by the Chamber of Commerce. Directors voted to honor Carl O. Fisher. James A. Allison and Arthur Newby, founders of the Speedway, on the eve of the Memorial day race. Robert Esterly and Russel Seeds will visit Indian acltles to promote the event. The chamber convention bureau will establish a rooming bureau to accommodate race crowds. WOMAN MISSING WEEK E. P. Xntschler Offers SIOO Reward In Search for Wife. Efforts are being made by police to Joeate Mrs. Grace Mu techier, 41, hiisslrg from her home, 311 8. East Ft., for more than a week. A stoo reward has been offered by her husband. Edward P. Mutschler. Mrs. Mutschier left a note saying she would return last Wednesday night. According to Mutschler. his wife was wearing anew black, loose-fitting coat which she had purchased for Easter, and a large black straw hat. ghe had been in 111 health for several weeks, he said. Lilly Plant Inspected Pharmacy students of the University of Wisconsin inspected the plant Los Ell D'lly A Cos. today. They were guest.? of the company Monday Bight at a dinner given at the SevB, and later at a theater party. The Ettdents will leave tonight for Madison, Wis. Business Expert to Speak Frank Jewel Raymond of East Orange, N. J„ business expert, will address the Advertising Club Thursday noon at the Chamber of Commerce on ‘“Making Good in Business. V-

State to Issue U. S. ‘Baby Diplomas’ as Birth Records

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A “baby digloma,” printed by the Government, showing a picture of the Capitol at Washington and bearing the seal of Uncle Sam himself. will be sent out in the future by the State board of health as certificates of birth, according to in announcement by Dr. W. F. King, secretary. The plan is a radical undertaking for the Federal Government, officials point out, since it will start a Federal census of every baby from the day of its birth.

THREEDEMOCRATS AT ‘LOVE FEAST’ Candidates for Governor Speak in Dubois County, By Times Special JASPER, Ind., April 15.—Three candidates for the Democratic nomination for Governor spoke at an allday “love feast" of Dubois County Democrats Monday. Senator Charles S. Batt of Terre Haute rapped the Republican party, declaring one of Its defects seems to be "an Innate dishonesty in its leadership.” Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch of Indianapolis urged a return to "common decency as to obligations and common honesty as to public affairs. Appeal for home rule as opposed to the theory 'of centralized government was made by Dale J. Crittenberger of Anderson. Cravens Blames Republicans By .Timet Special GARY, Ind., April 15—It will be the duty of the next Governor to appoint the best men he can find as members of the public service commission so that the public's interests will be protected if the legislature does not abolish that body. Senator Joseph M. Cravens, Democratic candidate for Governor, declared today. He said that under the Goodrich administration appointments to the commission were dictated by Indianapolis Republicans and “it soon became offensive to the public it was organized to protect.”

AFFIDAVITS FILED AGAINSTSIXTEEN Jack Dillon Named in Liquor 'Charges, Sixteen affidavits, ten on liquor charges, were filed today by Claude Worley, Criminal Court Investigator. Seven of the liquor affidavits followed arrests by Roland Snider, deputy sheriff. They Include charges against Ernest Price, known as Jack Dillon, former prize fighter; Charles Sherman, 6840 Bellefontalne St., former deputy l sheriff, and Edward Barrett, same address. Bertha and Jeanette Mooney, Wellington Apts., 27 W. Michigan St., were charged with shop-lifting. minority rule scored Daughters of American Revolution Answer Appeal to Coolidge. By United Press WASHINGTON, April 15.—Answering appeal of President Coolidge, Daughters of the American Revolution today were expected to reaffirm previously expressed opposition to radicals and government by blocs and minorities. Mr. Coolidge Monday night, in an impassioned speech, told the ( Daughters It was their duty to see that no minority was permitted to rule, no matter how active and well organized it might be. SHRUBS TO BE PLANTED Park Board Offers Plante to Beautify Statehouse Grounds. The lawn of the Statehouse will be beautified with shrubbery and plants supplied by the city park board, according to Henry Roberts, State superintendent of public buildings and property. Action was taken by the park board because of the lack of State funds for the purpose. I

Success By United Press NEWARK, N. J., April 15. Panko Sowoloski spent ten years washing windows and saving his money. Today he bought the apartment house in which many of employers lived.

A tentative “diploma,” shown above, has been received by Dr. King for approval. The idea developed out of the 1923 of State and provincial health officers. For a certificate to be "awarded ’’ the following steps will be required: After the stork has brought the newly arrived, local health officials will be required, as at present, to send the original birth record to the State board. Then a copy of the record will be made. This copy is the “diploma”

From Far and Near

Clyde E. CowelJ, Long Beach business man and rum runner, was killed when Federal patrol boat engaged contraband vessel off New York. New set of prohibition enforcement regulations has been issued at Washington coincident with fresh hints of Senate Investigation. Represen tatlve Fairfield, Indiana Twelfth District, has prepared a compromise Philippine measure providing anew system of government. Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, chaplain general of the D. A. R.. has resigned to nurse her husband, the noted inventor. Riddled with bullet holes, the Mexican transport. Tabasco, has arrived at Havana, after running the gauntlet of rebel flotilla off Ver Cruz. Fire departments of six cities worked for hours fighting a fire which threatened to sweep Everett, Mass., Monday. A large broom factory was destroyed with loss of $76,000. Mrs. Margaret Willis, Los Anegeles, who confessed slaying Dr. Benjamin Baldwin and placing his body in a trunk, will plead self-defense.

Rather than face hi* wife, who got him out of Jail offer Lis arrest on a drunk charge, Henry Corbett, Boston, went to his brother's home and set himself and the house on fire. He was rescued. * Missouri Democrats met In State convention at Springfield today to select delegates to national meeting in June. While police were escorting William A. Sauers, Chicago, to jail on charge or swindling, he tried to sell them fake stock. He desisted only when the cell door clanged shut. Eugene Thuram, 81, New Tork, who died in obscurity at St. Petersburg. Fla,, Friday was several times a millionaire, according to a New Tork Bank. Mrs. Myrtle Bowman Hayes, Boston, unexpectedly ended her trial for forgery of name of Charles M. Schwab, steel king, to $25,000 note, when she pleaded guilty In third degree. The court set April 28 as day of sentence. CONTEST WINNER GUEST Miss Norma Hosier Is Victor in Seventh District. Miss Norma Koster is the winner of tht> Seventh District contest for page at the national convention held by the Indiana American Legion Auxiliary. Miss Koster was a guest of honor today at the luncheon of the district at the Central Christian Church. She will compete with the winners of twelve other districts In Indiana for the national office. Rovers for 100 were laid at the puncheon. Mrs. H. Nathan Swaim was in charge of arrangements. Honor guests were Mrs. John R. Quinn, Miss Bess Wetherholt, Mrs. Dorothy Harper. Short talks were made by the honor guests and a discussion of the membership campaign was held. The campaign ends in June. U. S. JURIST_IS DEAD Chief Justice Srnythe, 65, Succumbs Following Operation. By United Press ROCHESTER, Minn., April 15. Constantine J. Smythe, 65, chief Justice of the United States Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, died Monday night, following an operation for cancer. Before going to Washington In 1907, Judge Smythe was a well-known Omaha lawyer and had served two terms as attorney general of Nebraska. Burial will be in Omaha. Lenten Services Continue Noonday Lenten services which are being held at the Christ Episcopal Church this week are being well attended. Bishop Joseph M. Francis Is speaking each day until and Including Thursday. Monday he discussed the power of love in life. Best Growth-Promoting Health Food Fr. John’s Medicine makes new flesh. ...... _ _ * —Advertisement.

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which the government will furnish to aid future census making. Then the mother will receive the “diploma.” “Hoosier mothers in the future Will demand the certificates as well as expect them ” Dr. King commented “A separate clerk probably will be required. One clerk now is kept busy making certified copies of birth records for persons who are involved ,in will controversies and other legal disputes.” From 60,000 to 70,000 births are recorded In the State annually.

PERIL OF FEDERAL BOARDSIS CITED Democratic Candidate for Congressional Nomination Speaks. Peril of Federal bureaucracy In creation of further commissions and hoards was cited by Raymond F. Murray, candidate for Democratic nomination of Congressman of the Seventh District before the Warren Township Democratic Club at Cum bcrland Monday evening. Other speakers: Miss Julia Tenders, Charles B. Clark and Joseph Turk, Congressional candidates: Richard M. Coleman, for prosecutor Otto T. Ray and A. F. Walshman, for sheriff; Frank F. Woollng, William H. Oeckler, for treasurer; Charles A. Reed for coroner, Alva W. Gulley and George C. Hardin for commlss:oners, and John W. Friday and Joe Williams, for State representative. ‘CHRISTIANITY IS THEiLY FAITH’ So Declares Woman Speaker at Noon Meeting.

“Christianity is the only faith of ; God's earth that gives womanhood a chance for perfect development," Miss Bertha Conde of New York said at noon today during a Passion Week sermon at B. F. Keith's Theater. “All the achievements and freedom of eomm hood In modem life is directly traceable to the Influence of Jesus,” she said, “Rnd the way in which He resolutely refused to put men and women In different planes co far as self-realization is concerned. “He delighted to redeem those who had socially gone to the wall and aimed his teaching as especially meant for them. Nothing so cuts across the habit of this world aa the devotion of Jesus to those who needed social redemption," she said. . Miss Conde will speak Wednesday noon on “The Making of Character." STUDENTS MEET FRIDAY Delegate* to Chemical Session Will Tour Plants. Annual student meeting of the American Chemical Society win be held Friday and Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce. Chemistry students in 'ndiana colleges will be delegates. A tour of the Klngan & Cos. Riant will take place Friday morning. Dr. E. R. Weidline, director of the Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa,, will address the students Friday afternoon. He will speak at a banquet at 6:80 p. m. Tours through the Real Silk Hosiery Company and the Polk diary will be taken Saturday. VETS TO QUERY RECORDS Ex-Soldier Candidates to Be Examined by Legion Post Committee. A committee has been appointed by the Mcllvalne-Kothe post of the American Legion to investigate the records of ex-soldler candidates who are seeking nominations. William H. Remy, prosecuting attorney, addressed the post last night, condemning the practice of candidates seeking office solely on their war records. Members of the committee ‘ are Joseph R. Beckett, James H. Stygall and Roy Sahm. Bluecoats in “Receiving Line” If Franklyn Voght, 16, of Detroit, Mich., who is supposed to be en route to Louisville, Ky., stops In Indlanap oils, he will receive al the courtesies of a police reception. His mother wired local police today. Twenty miles of previously undiscovered peacl beds have been reported as lying oft thp lower tip of India, In the Gulf of Mannar.

TEXAS STUDENTS FACE EXPDLSIDN FOLLOWING‘PARTY’ Campus Paper Flays Faculty and Scores Co-eds as 'Abominations.' By United Press DALLAS, Texas, April 15. —Wholesale expulsion of Southern Methodist University students today was considered by officials when they delved into details of the “wilderness dance” at Savage Lake, which celebrated publication of ‘‘The Dinky,” outlaw campus paper. Federal officers claimed today to have additional evidence cf the lake scard il on which to base their demand! for prosecution. Women Tell Stones Several students and “women of the streets” who participated in the party have told their stories, federal prosecutors announced. “There were no S. M. U. girls at the party, we are sure,’' Dr. Hopace M. Whaling, vice president of the university, said. In its main editorial “The Dinky” said: “It '3 about time to tie the can to several of the old, worn out fossils, who walk around our rotunda with the.r faces two feet long, non-pro-gressive, pessimistic, physically and mentally dead.” Clothes Bellow Out Words “The students of the S. M. U„ have no desire to spend their money for the privilege of sitting in class rooms I vhere a suit of clothes bellows out j meaningless words. Give us better | t*aohers?” Flaying the co-eds whom it termed “painted sepulchers of abomination,” “The Dinky” said: “Like a sinous, venomous reptile, ! she glides across the rotunda. "We blush with shame at the atj tire and actions of a goodly number of ! our chorus girl co-eds on university j hill.”

CANDIDATE GIVES PRIMARY WARNING Humble Says Spring Election May Be Last of Kind. "There Is an undercurrent so strong, so powerful, so smooth, so Insistent and selfish that there is grave danger that the coming primary will be the last.” said Carl Humble, candidate for Republican nomination for .State Senator, today. Humble cited the report that there was little opposition to a plank favoring abolition of the primary In the recent meeting of the Republican State platform advisory committee. "Everywhere professional politicians are talking about the expense of the primaries. Yes, it is more expensive to buy people than a handful of delegates. And In spite of everything, there still are some persons in Indiana who cannot be bought at nil.” Humble said he favors the primary. C. L. U. FOR DOG OWNERS I*bor Delegates Praise Activities of Wiathful Defendant. A resolution condemning constables for their methods In handling alleged delinquent dog taxpayers was intro duced by Adolph J. Fritz, secretary of the Stile Federation of Labor, at the Central Labor Union Monday night. An amendment praising Willis P. Pearson, 1309 Naomi St., who. Saturday. tengaged in a fight with Justice T. R. Rainey and Constable M. A. Howard during a dog tax case, and advocating universal adoption of Pearson's txample, was introduced by Delegate Jackman. Resolution and amendment carried. Slack Before Gyro Club L. Ert Slack, former United States district attorney, discussed the immigration problem at the luncheon of the Gyro Club today. Winston Rombo and Wilbur Shook were boosters. Otis Tngleman, violinist, and Miss Lolls Spillman, pianist, played.

Meetings Here Wednesday Iron and Steel Group. Credit Men. Luncheon. Severin. Nu Sigma Nu. Meeting and Dinner. Lincoln. Allied Motor Commerce. Dinner. Claypool. Indiana Association Highway and Municipal Contractors. Meetin gand Luncheon. Claypool. Garden Flower Society. Meeting, 8 p. m. Chamber of Commerce. Annual Missionary Convention (Park Ave. and E. Tenth St.). American Legion. Luncheon. Severin. Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Association. Luncheon. Board of Trade. Real Estate Board. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Purdue Alumni Association. Luncheon Severin. Edward Kahle Post. Luncheon. Chamber oft Commerce. Buyers Club. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Sigma Nu. Luncheon. Lincoln. Lions Club. Luncheon. Lincoln. Kiwanls Club. Luncheon. Claypool. Delta Upsilon. Luncheon. Lincoln.

Cruelty By United News BOSTON, April 15. —Because Wilie Mehegan, aged 4, threw papers out of the window, he was hung up by the thumbs and beaten until his body was black and blue. Willie is now in city hospital while police and the boys’ father are securing evidence by which they hope to send to jail Mrs. Ruby P. Williams, the wom(an accused. In court Monday, Mrs. Williams, in whose home the child has been boarding, was held in $2,000 bail.

DEMOCRAT BONDS PLAN PROPOSES CASH PAYMENT Measure Laid Before Senate —Cost Half of G. 0. P. Insurance Scheme. By PAUL R. MALLON, United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, April 15.—Demo crats laid their bonus plan before the Senate today, proposing an outright cash bonus which they ejaim will cost only half as much as the Republican “Insurance policy" bill. Senator Curtis presented the Republican bill from the Finance Committee, opening the way for action Wednesday His bill, which will be given right of way in the Senate under an agreement among Republican members of the committee, provides a twenty-year endowment insurance policy, instead of actual money. The Democrats would give $1 for every day of service after the first sixty days and in amounts up to SSOO. The money for the Democratic bonus would be raised by a treasury bond Issue. Experts say only sl,500,000,000 would be necessary. Republicans say theirs will cost $3,680,000,000. Under the Democratic scheme the bonds would bear 5 per cent interest and would be retired within sixty years, with redemptions of not more than $25,000,000 yearly. Senator Copeland, New York, who drew up the Democratic bill, believes there are enough votes on the Republican side to help put the cash measure over. SAYS GIF. SHOULD NOMINATE HIGHEST

Ought to Pick Man With Plurality, Jackson Declares. By Times Special DANVILLE, Ind., April 15.—Republican leaders of the State agree that if no one of the six Republican candiates for Governor receive a majority in the primary, the one receiving the highest number of votes should be nominated by the State convention. Ed Jackson, secretary of State and Republican candidate for Governor, said at a mass meeting here Monday. Shank Rajis Utilities By Times Special DANVILLE, Ind.. April 15.—Attacking “unjust administration of public service commission Jaw," Mayor Shank of Indianapolis, candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, spoke at a meeting Monday night. He said the Indianapolis Water Company decision of the commission stole more from the people of Indianapolis than the criminals of that city during a year. Toner Pleads Sanity By Times Special ROCKVILLE. Ind., April 15.—Edward C. Toner of Anderson, Republican candidate for Governor, made a piea for sanity in State and National government at a Republican meeting at Milligan Monday night. Destruction has been emphasized by too many candidates, he said. Dulberger Hits at Shank By Times Special GREENFIELD, Ind., April 15. Ellas W. Dulberger of Indianapolis, candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, severely criticised Mayor Lew Shank In a speech here Monday night. “Shank will finish In the Republican race for Governor like his race horse —last,” he said. TAX DECISION POSTPONED Water Company Valuation to Be Fixed After Court Acts. Valuation assessment of the Indianapolis Water Company will not he fixed by the State tax board until Federal Court acts in the company’s appeal for Increase over $15,260,400, valuation set by the public service commission for rate-making purposes, it was announced today. If Federal Court does not act before May 28, Anal day of the board's present session, the board will announce Its valuation assessment at that time, members Indicated. The appeal session of the board will be held July 9-19. BRIDGE BUILDING STARTS Delaware St.-Fall Creek Project Under Way Today. Construction of the county bridge over Fall Creek at Delaware St. Is under way todav. The M. E. White Company, Chicago, has the contract. A bond issue of $210,000 was made bjt the county council for the work. The bridge must be completed by Sept. 15, according to contract.

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RELATIVES BLAMED FDR SHORTAGE OF WESTERN BANKER # Kansas City Man, Who Lived Flawless Life, Short $600,000 in Accounts. By United Press KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 15. “Too many relations” was the explanation given by bank examiners today for the downfall of John M. Moore, bank president, accused of having defalcated $600,000 from the Fidelity National Bank and Trust Company. Moore's private life was declared flawjess. He did not speculate, gamble or patronize the bright lights. He lived modestly. .Aided Step-son A step-son had a 10,000-acre ranch at San Angelo, Texas. When the cattle price slump came in 1921 Moore was reported to have advanced SIOO,OOO to pay its debts. Delving into Moore's affairs they found his relatives interested in oil companies and other concerns. Apparently the money to acquire these holdings was advanced by Moore. Recommends Prosecution L. K. Roberts, chief bank examiner, recommended that Moore be prosecuted by Federal authorities. • “He has clearly violated the jaw,” Roberts said. Juggling of accounts was first disclosed when an oil company wished to withdraw $630,000 on deposit. Moore personally handled the account. STORMONT MOTOR CLUB SECRETARY M. E. Nobiet Resigns After Nine Years cf Service. Harry K. Stormont today became secretary of the Hoosier Motor Club. He succeeded M. E. Nobiet, for nine years secretary of the organization, who resigned Monday. Nobiet will devote his entire time to the Hoosier State Auto Association, of which he Is secretary-manager. Stormont has been in charge of the club’s publicity for three years. A drive to double the present membership of 6,0Q0 will be inaugurated soon and plans for increased civic work are being made. SOVIET SENTENCES SPIES List Includes Girl Lender, Who Must Die With Others. By X r nited Press MOSCOW. April 15. —Five persons have been sentenced to death at Odessa for espionage. The five spies, including the famous girl leader, Neidenova. who. It was brought out at her trial, acted under Instructions from the Polish war office during the Russo-Polish war.

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TUESDAY, APKIL 15, 1924

GERMAN DECISION TO ACCEPT DAWES PLANONANIMOUS Minister of Justice Resigns— Acceptance Forwarded to Paris. By CARL D. GROAT, United Press Staff Correspondent. BERLIN, April 15. —Germany’s acceptance in principle of the recommendations of the Dawes committee as a basis for settlement of the reparations question will go forward to the reparations commission in Paris probably today or Wednesday. Both the cabinet and the conference of State premiers have agreed to accept the report and the only step left is notification of the reparations commission. At the same time a dispatch from Dusseldorf said the Franco-Belgian industrialists had agreed to prolongation of the so-called ’’micum” agreements for two months and documents were ready for signature. Minister of Justice Emminder has tendered his resignation to Chancellor Marx, owing to inner party difficulties. The chancellor, it was believed, will accept the resignation and assume the portfolio of justice himself. The decision of the state premiers to accept the Dawes recommendations was unanimous. Even the Nationalist leader, Von Knilling of Bavaria, and Branstein of Muckleinberg accepted the majority opinion without serious argument. BRITAIN IS SATISFIED MacDonald Will Support Report in Entirety. By United Press LONDON, April 15.—The British government is entirely satisfied with the Dawes report on German reparations, Prime Minister MacDonald said in the House of Commons this after noon. Great Britain w-ill support the Dawes recommendations in their entirety. slay¥o7n¥al OFFICER PROBED Quarrel Over Wife Believed Cause of Murder, By United Press CHICAGO, April 15.—A board of inquiry at the Great Lakes naval training station today inquired into the murder last night of Daniel B. Wentworth, chief petty officer, by F. W. Helmar, another chief petty officer. In a mess hall in the presence of scores of other officers, Heltner fired Rix shots por.c blank at Wentworth. Two bullets pierced Wentworth's heart. A quarrel over Wentworth's alleged attentions to Mrs. Helmer caused the tragedy.

BELFAST TEACHER TO SPEAKTONIGHT Prof. T. J, Mahon to Address Merrit PI. Epworth League. Prof. T. J. McMahon, Belfast. Ireland, will address the Merritt Place M. E. Church Epworth League tonight on the “Home at Bethany.” Nurses’ right will be observed at the church Wednesday with an address by Dr. Hawthorne Darby of the Methodist Hospital. Miss Darby Is preparing for missionary work. Thursday will be Sunday School night. S. L. Dickerman, State and county treasurer of the Sunday School Association, will make an address. Special evangelistic services will be held Friday night. Sermon will be preached by Dan Lesley. Easter services will start with a sunrise prayer meeting. Rev. A. L. Williams, pastor, will preach at 10:45 on the “Resurrection Hope.” A mixed program by the children will be given at 9:80. Special street services will be held at West and Washington Sts. 6:30 p. m. Woman Slashes Throat By Times Special SEYMOUR, Ind., April 15.—Slashing her throat with a razor, Mrs. F. M. Clegg, 68, committed suicide late Monday. Despondency due to ill health ts believed to have been the cause. Her husband and two stepsons survive.