Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 251, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 January 1927 — Page 2

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DOES MEXICO DESIRE WAR? ‘ NO’—CALLES

OHIO RIVER AT EVANSVILLE IS STILL BOOMING Expected to Rise Three Feet Higher—Ferry Barge is Missing. B” United Press EVANSVILLE, lad., Jan. 25. —The swollen Ohio river continued to rise here today, while communications were still disrupted as a result of heavy rain and sleet storms in this and surrounding sections. The river stood at 41.9 feet at T a. m. here and was expected to rise at least three feet higher in the next few days. A ferry barge was ripped from its mooring at Ml. Vernon by the raging current and had .not been located this morning, according to reports. ( Mt. Vernon, New Harmony and Petersburg, Ind., and Marion, Ky., have been without telephone or light service during the past twenty-four hours. No great property damage or loss of life is feared here, as farmers livig In the lowlands' are prepared to meet a sudden rise up to fortyfive feet. EXPECTS FURTHER RISE Weather Bureau Makes Prediction Covering Ohio River. By United Pres* WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Floods along the lower Ohio River for the rest of this week and further high waters in Arkansas next week were predicted in the latest United States Weather Bureau flood bulletin today. The Ohio continues to rise below Parkersburg, W. Vu., the bulletin said. Stages of 58 feet at Ashland, Ky., 53 feet at Huntington, W. Va., and 57 feet at Portsmouth, Ohio, are expected today. Flood stage Is 50 feet for these points. •At Cincinnati a stage near 59 feet, 7 feet above flood stage, Is expected on Wednesday; at Louisville, 34.5 feet, 6.5 feet above flood stage, on Thursday. At Shawneetown, 111., 45 feet is' expected toward the end of the week, 10 feet above flood stage. The river will reach flood stages of 43 feet at. Padach, Ivy., and 45 feet at Cairo, 11!.. by the end of the week. The Mississippi River at New Madrid, Mo., will reach the flood stage of 34 feet about the same time, and at Memphis, Tenn., the flood stage of 35 feet early next week. A slight further rise is expected in the White River of Arkansas, with the flood stage of 30 feet expected it Clarendon, Ark., by Feb. 3. Warnings of moderate flood have also been issued for the Ouachita, River at Arkadelphia, Ark. PLANAPPEALON $lO PAY RULING Supreme Court Decision Is Sought by Legislators. Legislators today planned to appeal to the Supreme Court from the ruling of Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin Monday, that the $lO a day pay day bill recently passed is unconstitutional. The ruling was marie in an injunction suit brought by Jack Schoonover, Morgan Court'y taxpayer, seeking to prevent State Auditor Lewis S. Bowman from drawing warrants for more than $6 a day. The Circuit Court ruling followed that of Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, who held the bill unconstitutional. George G. Rinier, attorney for the Legislators, announced thpt drafting of briefs in the case and copying of ' transcripts for the Supreme Court appeal will he started today. f Gllllom’s demurr to the mandarpus suit pending in Superior Court Five, seeking a writ to compel Bowman to issue the $lO a day pay was sustained today by Judge Joseph M. Milner. Senator James J. Nejdl filed this action. HOLDING COMPANY BILL CONSIDERED Seek to Bring ‘Parent’ Firms Under Public Service Body. Introduction of a bill to regulate utility holding •companies is being held in abeyance by Senator William T. Quillin of Indianapolis, pending the outcome of legislation now being considered which would abolish the public service commission. Holding companies at present do not come within the scope of regulation by the public service commission and nre only nominally effected by the operations of the State securities commission. ' Passage of the bill contemplated by Senator Quillin would bring the American Telephone and Telephone Company, parent company of the Indiana Beil system, under control of the commission. It is hoped in this manner to prevent payment of the 4V4 per cent "‘parent company” license fee now being collected from the Indiana Bell Telephone Company. Contention Is being made that the holdlpg companies have in some instances received improper parts of fhair subsidiaries income.

Old Sol Lends Aid to Street Cleaners With the mercury standing above 30 most of the day the sunshine was expected to melt considerable snow and ice in Indianapolis and vicinity today. Not ail of the ice, ranging from three to five inches in thickness, will ho melted. Meteorologist J. 11. Armington said, hut the thinner spots will be affected by the rays of Old .Sol. Partly cloudy weather for Wednesday was predicted by the United States Weather Bureau. Soihewhnt colder weather, the mercury standing about 15-20 above was expected Wednesday ijlght. Recording a two feet rise at Evansville, the Ohio River today stood at 41.7 feet, which is nearly seven feet above flood stage. The overflow hampered transportation and travel considerably. WOMAN SHRIEKS; BURGLAR FLEES Prowler Runs From Room in Private Home. An early morning burglar was routed today by the screams of Mrs. Stella Cox, 510 W. Henry St., she told police. Mrs. Cox awakened to see a man standing in the doorway of herbedroom. She sat up In bed and screamed as the man fled through a rear door he had left open. Mrs. Cox told police he was a white man. Police today had found no trace of two “dirty faced” bandits who held up Basil Le Rue. 24, manager of the Kroger grocery, 137 E. Twenty-Fourth St., Monday noon. La Rue said the two men purchased a loaf of bread, left the store only to return a few minutes later with revolvers drawn. One stood guard while the other took $65 from the cash register. They escaped on foot. La Rue said they had the appearance of tramps, although neither was shabbily dressed. TIES DEMANDS LETTER INQUIRY (Continued From Page 1) many Federal matters outside the usual force of local agents. Among the documents which the postal clerks discussed were some relating to the disappearance of Squibb whisky from the local Federal Bldg, under the custody of former United States Marshal Linus P. Meredith. In the local Federal Court, the matter was apparently ended with the sentencing of three negro janitors and a delipatessen dealer who received sentences to jail and prison. Exposed in Congress. The Squibb whisky was taken from a distillery. There were, originally, nearly 1.500 cases. The fact that over three hundred cases were missing from the stock was disclosed on the floor of Congress by Representative La Ouardia of New York. When he made the charge, Meredith first denied that there was any whisky missing. Ho then declared that it would bo impossible to determine the fact as no inventory had been made. Later he admitted signing on a court docket for the receipt of a definite number of eases and odd bottles. Investigators who came from Washington then determined that the charge of L* Quardia was true and that approximately $84,000 worth of whisky, at current bootleg prices, was missing from the stock. Winkler Gets a Job in the Inquiry which followed, the Negro janitors admitted taking some, of the whisky and went to jail. They paid heavy fines on their release. In the securing of these confessions, George Winkler had a prominent part and now has been made prohibition 'director for the State. The Government, apparently, was not satisfied that the entire story had been told and took cognizance of a published charge that there were "higher ups" involved who had not been disclosed. The coming of the special agent some weeks ago was known at the Federal building, although he did not work in conjunction with officials there. Inquiry Promised The letter which was sent to The Times contained his name on the outside. The local postal officials have promised a thorough inquiry into the unusual handling of this letter and the fact that its contents were discussed and disclosed. Many other official Federal activities were referred to In the documents which the postal clerks read in violation of the rules of the department. The Inquiry demanded has for its purpose the disclosure of what other officials secured Information from the clerks who handled the letter and how the envelope itself appeared to have been slit with a charp Implement. CHASES PONY: MAY DIE Go.sJien llorse Dealer Siruck by Train. Bn United Press GOSHEN, Ind., Jan. 25.—Frank Evans, 55, widely known horse dealer of Elkhart County, received Injuries which may cause his death when he was hit by a New York Central train near here Monday. Evans was chasing a pony which escaped from him when struck. He suffered a fracture of the skull.

APPEAL FOR NEW CHINESE TREATIES PASSES IN HOUSE Unanimous Vote on Resolution Asking Coolidge to Take Action.

5,000 Girl Spies Aid Cantonese Bn United Press TENTSIN, Chlnu, Jan. 25. Five thousand girl spies have been sent among the North China allies to obtain information for the Cantonese, the com-munder-ln-chief of the allied army announced in a .circular Issued here. The girl were said to be disguised as refugees and to have attatned considerable success In wheedling Information from the enemy.

Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Without a negative vote the House Foreign Affairs Committee today ordered a favorable report on the revised Porter resolution requesting the President to negotiate revision of the unequal treaties with China. The resolution suggested negotiation of new treaties "which shall take the place of the treaties now in force between the two countries which provide for the exercise In China of American extraterritorial or jurisdiction rights or limit her full autonomy with reference to the full autonomy with reference to the taxes. BRITISH TROOPS MASS Bn United Press LONDON, Jan. 25.—While Great Britain masses troops in one of her greatest military movements since the World War, Maj. Gen. John Duncan, hero of the ill-fated Gallipoli expedition, prepared to sail to assume command of the thousands of British troops now in Shanghai, or en route to its defense. Accelerated by reports of the convergence of the victorious troops of south China upon Shanghai, where 40,000 foreigners have sought safety in concessions, the war office and the government have jointly evolved a broad military program to meet what is generally conceded to be an impending crisis. A total of 16,000 troops have been ordered for service in China. ALGER SAYS HE CANT REMEMBER (Continued From Page 1)

cers at the hospital?” Remy then asked. "I don't know whether I did or not.” ‘‘Did you sign a paper there?” “If I signed it I don’t recall it.” ‘‘Did you make a statement to officers that you were living with your father and. mother?” Objection Sustained Defense attorneys objected again and were sustained. "Do you recall telling officers your name was Gene Alger?’’ asked Remy. "I don’t recall it.” "Do you recall telling officers you j were taken to a tire store and that i you jumped up and ran?" "I don't recall it.” ‘‘D.'d you tell officers that you | jumped out of a window at the j Beyer House.” "I don't see how I could have said that as I don't recall it to this day.” Alger shot and killed Buchanan when the officer, seeking the youth, rapped on a door of a closet in the Beyer House, X. Capital Ave., where Alger had taken refuge. "Did you tell officers that you ran j from the Beyer Hour* ” Remy ! asked him. "I don't remember anything after j I jumped over the wall.” Alger then was dismissed. Mother Heard lie was followed by his mother, i She was calm on the stfuid, but after j testifying left the room and in the hall, broke down, weeping bitterly aR she watched the proceedings of the trial through a glass door. Mrs. Alger told how she received a summons at an Indianapolis cafeteria, where she is employed, to come to the city hospital on the morning of the shooting. ' “A doctor, an officer named John- j son, were in the room with Gene ' when I arrived,” she testified. “Johnson put liis hand oil Gene's shoulder and said: ‘Your mother, i Gene.’ Gene made no reply. “I put m,v hand on Ills forehead 'and said: ‘Gene, here’s Mom,” He n ade no reply. Someone said—l don’t know who it was—‘l* that , his mother?’ Then I heard some i one say: ‘Take her out.' Attorney Gulley asked Mrs. Alger: I “What was the condition of the j boy’s breathing?” t Will Not Live “Labored. As I went out I asked Johnson: ‘Will he live?’ and Johnson said ‘No.‘ ” Carl O. Johnson, the officer, a motorpoliceman, then testified. Mrs. Mary Garland, 2023 Langley Ave., employed at the same Indianapolis cafeteria as Mrs. Alger, testified that she went to the hospital shortly after Mrs. Alger did. “I saw Gene lying on a eot. His [ eyes were staring, his skin a greenish blue, his breath was gasping and gurgling,” she testified. The confession was obtained by Lieut. Fred Winkler of the police emergency squad, who questioned Alger at the hospital. Winftler, on the stand Monday afternoon, was describing the conversation with Alger at the hospital when defense attorV

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neys objected, declaring the concession was made "under fear, produced by threats, and which therefore invaded his constitutional rights under the laws of Indiana and of the United States." Dr. Harold J. Hallet, interne at the hospital followed, and testified con cerning Alger's wounds. He said that in Alger'ft presence, the statement was made that he "was in a very serious condition and might die at any time." "He was conscious and in a state of shock and partial collapse,” Dr. Hallet testified. He declared that morphine was given Alger after he made the confession. Miss Weig then followed on the stand. Miss Eva Weig, 34 W. TwentyFirst St., a nurse, testified concerning Alger's confession, resuming the stand this morning. Auto Owners Heard Earlier in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. A. J..Brizendlne, 2444 S. Christion St.. Indianapolis, whose auto wus commandeered hy Alger, following his shooting of Traffieman Buchanan, testified. _ They both told of driving north on Illinois St., when at New York St., Brizendlne said "somebody excited and with a gun In his hand came running from the sidewalk and jumped on the running board.” Brizendlne declared the man had an expression on his face “like an animal at bay. "He called to my wife to ‘drive ilk' hell’ pushing the gun against her back,” he said. Brizendlne said he grabbed the gu i and pointed It downward. When a policeman at the right leveled his revolver at the man and shot, Brlzendine said the man tumbled over in the seat. Two Mysterious Men Mrs. Brizendine's testimony wau similar to her husband's except that she told of two mysterious men She said she saw a white man with a gun coming from in front of the ear. "I thought he was aiming at me.” she sadi. "Then a man came from across the street, and the men with the gun fired at the approaching man. I thought it was a gang battle, for I afterward saw a policeman with several guns in his hands, taken from the fighters." WILL PRESENT 4 BILLS Abolition of Sanitary Commission Outlined in One Measure. Four bills being prepared for presentation to the Legislature by Corporation Counsel Schuyler A. Haas probably will be ready this week, Haas said today. The bills propose to abolish the board of sanitary commissioners; to Increase the bonding power of th° park board to ertu- cent on each SIOO of the appraised city realty value; to permit the city to build a coliseum or lease and operate the same, and to permit the city and Riley hospitals to exchange some property. Senator William T. Quillin is expected to present the park board bill and Representative J. W. Ebaugh ttfe coliseum bill, Haas said.

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Above: John 1.. Lewis, presideiv. of I'nited Mine Workers of America. Center (right) : Powers llapgood, Harvard University graduate, who threatenede to demand a delegate's seat at the eon vent ion now in progress at Tomlinson Hall. Left: PhMip Murray, Miners* vice president. Below: Thomas Kennedy, Miners’ secretary-treasurer.

SEE CHANGES IN ANMLUTION Bill Gives Too Much Power to State Health Board, Claim Changes in the anti-stream pollution bill may be made in order to secure its passage in the Senate, It was learned today. Considerable opposition to the measure as It now stands was registered at a public hearing Monday afternoon. before the committee on natural resources. The bill was introduced by Senators L. G. Bradford and Claude S. Steele, and provides for injunctions against stream pollution and places all power Over drainage nnd water-supply in the hands of the State board of health. It is this concentration of power within a State department that Is the target of opposition, and changes are being considered that will put administration in the hands of the county health units, rather than the State. Large industrialists of the State arc foes of the present measure. Those who appeared against it at the hearing included representatives of the strawboard, oik steel and coal industries. Dr. William F. King, secretary of the State board of health, appeared in its defense. HEADS V. F. W. Dr. Frank A. Tabor of Terre Haute will succeed Frank T. Strayer as Indiana department commander of Veterans. of Foreign Wars, it was announced today. Dr. Tabor was national surgeon In 1925. Strayer resigned to become national senior vice commander.

11. S. MAY FACE FURTHER TROUBLE WITH NICARAGUA Complete American Occupation or Long Civil Strife Possible. By William Philip Simms. Staff Correspondent .Serlpps-Howard Newspapers. (Copyright, 1927, by ScHpps-lloward Newspapers.) COLON, Panama. Jan. 25. —(By Cable) —Unless the Conservative leader, Diaz, can. be induced to accept one of the mediation proposals that have been to him, the United States will soon find itself involved in the nastiest situation in all its Latin-Ameriean relations. If Diaz cannot be persuaded, there appear to be only two alternatives. First, complete American occupation of Nicaragua. Second, protracted civil war in Nicaragua, with the rest of the world, and particularly Latin-Amer-ica, holding the United States responsible for the bloodshed. Admiral Latimer, in command of United States forces in this section of the world. Is today aboard the U. S. S. Rochester steaming toward Corinto. The admiral is adept at keeping l:is own counsel. Even his highest officers were unaware of his | destination when he departed from the east coast. 1 However. Latimer was quite \ definitely Informed before lie left ' Puerto Cabezas of the minimum 1 peace terms that will be considered I by Dr. Sacasa, the Liberal leader. These, as outlined in yesterday's dispatch, call for a parley of Conservatives and Liberals for the purpose , of agreeing on a third man for the presidency, temporarily, in plo--e of both Diaz and Sacasa. and for a method of assuring honest elections in 1928. Latimer will confer with the i'nited States minister at Managua during the week-end. As seen from here, the one loop- ! hole left the linked States government, if it wishes to avoid the unpleasant alternatives named above, is to persuade Diaz to meet the eon--1 ditlons proposed by Sacasa. WOULD HALTPAV JUMPS BY LAW Proposes to Require 0. K. of State Budget Body. Sponsored by the budget committee, a bill will be introduced in the Indiana House of Representatives within the next few days providing that no State officer or employes shall receive pay increases without approval of the budget committee. This proviso was at first planned for the budget bill, but it was discovered that it would be effective only during the life of the present budget, whereas by submitting it as a separate mes&ure it will become permanent. The idea is to stop the wholesale Increases of salaries such as has characterized several departments of the State government. An attempt was made to stop these increases under the provision of the present law that all employes’ salaries must be approved by the budget committee, but the attorney general held that stenographers and janitors, with a few other minor exceptions, are the only employes of the State, Others are classed as "officers.” MORE MENTIONED FOR PRESIDENCY Include Shallenberger, Nebraska Democrat. Times Washington Bureau. ... 4 York Avenue M ASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—New possibilities for the Democratic presidential nomination were mentioned today. Among these was Representative Ashton C. Shallenberger of Nebraska, former Governor. It is understood that Chairman Shaver of the Democratic national committee has had several conferences with Shallenberger lately, and has said to other conferees, "We should find a man who is or has been a State Governor, one who is absolutely dry and one who will bring back to the party the Middle West Germans.” Mention of Shallenbergcr's name is expected to elicit some declaration from Brother Charley Bryan, who, it is hoped by leading Democrats, will confine his ambitions to running for the United States Senate. Representative Tom D. McKeown of Oklahoma said today: "I have been feeling out the sentiment for Shallenberger, and find it la extremely favorable. I would say there are now four names which stand out for the nomination: Senator Reed of Missouri, Representative Shallenberger, Governor Donahey of Ohio and Representative Cordell Hull of Tennessee.” PEER SINGS LONDON. Jan. 25.—Lord Lincolndure is 83. but ho still can sing. Re- | cently in a speech before the House of Lords he poked fun at the young Liberals by singing part of the sopg, "God give the land to the people.” The discussion was over a bill to provide better cottages for rural workers and increase small holdings and allotments.

Declares Difference in Strength Compared With U. S. Shows Absurdity. NO ENTANGLING PACTS Without Obligation to Aid in Any Conflict. By Aaron Saenz, Sfcrctary <>f Korcivn Relations of the R"imbllc of Mexico. Written for NEA Service (Copyright, 1937, by XEA Service. Inc.) MEXICO CITY, Jna. 25.—8 y direction of President Plutarco Elias Callcs I Inform you; Any person who knows the power of Mexico compared with the power of the United States will understand that it is absurd to believe that Mexico will go to war against the United States. Mexico has no pact with any other country which can put her under obligations to unite her forces and wealth with those of other countries. Mexico will not go to war voluntarily with any other country unless she is the victim of attack from which she must defend herself to retain her independence. It is publicly known that Mexico has no special interest in Nicaragua and no political designs or schemes for territorial expansion. Mexico only maintains, as is natural, common concern and feelings for all countries of the same origin. Mexico's reasons for recognizing the government of Senor Sacasa have already been explained publicly. These are in full accord with the pact which the five governments of Central America made in the presence of representatives of Mexico and the United States in a treaty of peace and friendship signed in Washington. Dec. 20. 1907. and which they renewed Feb. 7, 1923. in which they were obliged to recognize no government which should appear by a "coup d’etat" or revolution. The secretary of relations is determined to reproduce in the press all the declarations which have been made by the Mexican government against the false charge of Bolshevism in Mexico. Mexico established relations with Russia on a basis of mutual respect and consideration, which is the basis on which it establishes relations with all friendly countries. With such a criterion, it will not tolerate the abuse of its good faith by being used as an instrument of artifice and for combinations of international politics and for propaganda of principles which Mexico does not maintain. The social and political transformation which is taking place in Mexico is a result of its own efforts and the situation of the country. Mexico does not wish to stain its hopes with the intervention of foreign factors and influences which are strange and exotic. Tendencies in the Mexican govern ment are directed toward benefiting the mass of the people In our country without neglecting the interests and legitimate rights of^ any social ciass. Exotic methods and ways not sanctioned by our constitution are not followed. The president referred to the declarations of last Dec. 7, denying once more the accusations of Mexican Bolshevism and classifying the propaganda as anew fake story with which conveniently to discredit this country. Mexico has declared openly many times that regarding neither her laws on petroleum nor any other would she fail to recognize rights legitimately acquired by an person, in violation of any duty of an International Sort, and has requested the United States to point out cases in which Mexico has made herself liable in such a vlolaton, offering to bring justice. Mexico firmly believes that one can not ask more, considering the resources established by Mexican laws. President Calles has formally agreed with several nations, among which is the United States, that international commissions should decide claims which the respective nations make against Mexico. A general Mexican-American convention is functioning in Washington and to this convention all American citizens who believe they have a right can apply. Mexico has not closed her doors for any understanding or agreement which is based upon justice. The president considers it necessary to state that his efforts have been intended to guard his responsibility, declaring to the world his political standards and firm intention of attributing all his peaceful cooperation to a universal peace—especially on the American continent. DEMOCRATS ASK LIMIT OF POWER Appointive Authority of Governor Is Target. A bill limiting the appointment power of the Governor will be introduced in the Senate soon by the Democratic minority. Plans for the measure were discussed at a caucus of the Democratic Senators Monday night. Under the provisions of the bill all appointments made by the chief executive will be subject to the approval of the Senate and must receive a two-thirds vote before the appointee receives the position. The substance of the plan is incorporated in a public service commission bill to be presented by Senators Carl M. Gray, J. Francis Locliard and Anderson Ketchum. The bill is designed to replace the Cann bill, which calls for complete abolition of the State body. Under the new measure the commission would consist of six members, equally divided on party lines, appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate. It also will provide for appeals to Circuit and Supreme courts.

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STATE TEACHERS SEEK DEATH FOR SCHOOL POLITICS Rally in Support of Measure Which Would Sponsor ‘More Efficiency. Undismayed by iheir failure of two years ago, (lie school teachers’ "tenure” bill is to be introduced in the Indiana Legislature within the next few days. Prevention of political domination of schools is the real purpose of the measure. Under the provisions of the proposed legislation it would be impossible to remove without cause a teacher who had served more than three years. , Insubordination, failure to comply with teaching rules and moral llagraney are some of the specific causes to be incorporated. An appeal to tho county board of education could be made by the teacher after a hearing had been held on the charges. In cities where the board of tion passed on the charges appeal could be taken to the State board of education for decision. Decision by the board appealed to would in both cases be final. Teachers who spr it tho week-end in Indianapolis going" over tho matter with various rterpbers of the Legislature contend that in some townships politics played haVoc with their work. They cite as an illustration the fact that a Republican township trustee might be elected to supplant a Demorcat and that when teachers were to be named the trustees could select those of his political faith. It is expected that the bill will be fought by many of the township trustees. ENOUGH TO VEX JACKSON’S SPIRIT Branch Banking Bill Opposed to His Theories. Times Washinoton Bureau. tMi Sew York Avenue WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—1f the spirit of Andrew Jackson hovers around Congress, it must be writhing. A After hotly debating the banking features of the McFadden bill, the House, on a roll-call vote yesterday, adopted Senate amendments permitting a wide extension of branch banking. Then, quite casually, and with virtually no preceding debate, the House voted to give the Federal reserve system a perpetual charter. Submerged in the controversy over branch banking, tho grant of this perpetual charter marks a break with all American banking traditions and with principles which Jackson regarded essential to the democratic form of government. In 1832 Jackson waged a successful campaign for tho presidency largely on the slogan that a Government monopoly is intolerable in a democracy. Elected, he proceeded systematically to wreck the United States Bahk, and blocked a renewal of Its charter. HOED INSURANCE DAY CONVENTION President of C. of C. Gives Opening Address. After an address of welcome morning by Dick Miller, of the Indianapolis Chamber or Commerce, Indiana insurance day, sponsored by the Insurance Federation of Indiana, started at the Claypool. Other talks today were: "The Insurance Department,” by Clarence Wysong, State insurance commissioner; "Improving Public Conception of Insurance,” hy Wallace C. Rogers, insurance expert of Chicago, anr i “Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance," by Edward C. Stone Os Boston, Mass. President Herbert L. Barr reviewed the federation's work in bis annual message at the afternoon session. Frank M. See. Cincinnati, will speak on "Life Insurance Is Cooperative Thrift nt Work." The closing talk will be "The Logic of Insurance Day,” by Walter H. Bennett of New York. Claris Adams, attorney and Democratic candidate for Senator, will be master of ceremonies at the banquet this evening. LOSES LIFE FOR THEFT Although a Murderer, Man Was Executed for Taking Evidence Bil United Press SINSERPOOL, Russia, Jan. 25. For stealing the evidence before a judge is the penalty Sheriff Chigvinzoff. chief official of tho Crimean Supreme Court has been ’executed. While stealing tho evidence he also committed a murder, but the law docs not allow a sentence death for murder, the maximum penalty for murderers being ten years imprisonment. He was found guilty of stealing valuable evidence, including watches and Jewelry, to have been used in prosecutions, which had been placed In his charge for safe keeping until called for by the .court. He was* also /found guilty of murder.