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STEEL, MOTOR COMBINE MAY BATTLE FID Automobile Struggle Might Extend to Fight for Industrial Domination. DU PONT EXTENDS FIELD Detroit ‘Flivver Maker’ Is , Girding for Fray With J, Ads; New Model. f* (,'nited Pr.css NEW YORK, July 27.— Reports of an approaching link between the General JVfotors Corporation and the United States Steel Corporation led observers to speculate today upon the possibility that the supposedly impending battle between General Motors and Henry Ford for supremacy in the automotive field might be extended into a gigantic competition for American industrial domination. While Wall Street studied the. Motors and Steel earnings reports made public yesterday, reports that Pierre S. Du Pont, chairman of General Motors, and an important figure in the Du Pont explosive companies, would become a director of the Steel Corporation and might even succeed Judge Elbert H. Gary as chairman, gained wide circulation. Du Pont Influence Spreads It was understood that overtures for placing a motors executive or the Steel board came from the steel company because of the remarkable record of the present management of General Motors. The Motors executives, however, were understood to have refused to consider the plan unless methods o conducting affairs of the Steel Corporation were changed to accord more nearly with the methods which have proved so successful in the automotive field. Du Pont interests have purchased 114,000 shares of steel stock in recent months. k Ford Controls Vast Interests P If pierre Du Pont became chairman of the Steel Corporation, the Du Pont family, already strongly represented in some railroads, would have widespread influence in the three great branches of current industry, steel, motors and rails. Ford already has absolute control over his great motor company and over a miscellaneous collection of railroads, coal mines and other industries. Thus the way would be prepared, according to speculations of observers, for a conflict which could easily dwarf any of the colorful nineteenth century struggles of American financial giants. The General Motors-Ford battle for motor domination already has passed the preliminary stage, and at the moment General Motors undoubtedly has gained a slight advantage. Its earnings statement for the first six months of 1927, show a net profit of $129,250,207, the largest six months’ profit ever made by a corporation except the abnormal war-time earnings of U. S. Steel. But increasing evidence comes from Detroit that Ford has fully awakened to the threatened loss of the motor dominance he has held so long. Reports that a $15,000,000 advertising appropriation had been made for the Ford company for the current year shows greatly stimluated Interest in sales promotion. Wait on New Model And Ford has been preparing for .months for a typical stroke of Ford [drama with his new model. For months rumors of the new model have been permitted to leak from the Dearborn factory, but not an authoritative word of its design or the changes it involves has yet been published. Motor sales in many places were reported to have dropped considerably because of anxiety over possible effect of the new Ford model on demands for other cars. Illness of Judge Gary, who was finable to attend yesterday’s steel directors’ meeting, added to the uncertainty of the situation. REINSTATE FIRING COP Schoen Gets Job Back, Despite Verdict of Guilty. Norman Schoen, motorcycle policeman assigned to park board, was reinstated today as result of action by the board of safety Tuesday. Schoen has been under suspension since shooting and injuring a small girl some time ago while chasing a speeder. He was found guilty by the board Tuesday, but was reinstated at request of R. Walter Jarvis, superintendent of parks, and representatives of the Southeastern Civic Association. COL. CARRINGTON SUED Lawyer Asks $20,000 Fee for Sensational Divorce Trial. Bn United Press CHICAGO, „ July 27.—An aftermath of Col. Edward C. Carrington's “brother against brother” divorce suit appeared when attorney Paulus Koenig sued the New York millionaire for $20,000 fees in the case. __

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June Mathis Screams to Mother and Succumbs Moment Later. Bu United Press NEW YORK, July 27. - June Mathis, who has thrilled millions by the drama and tragedy of her screen scenarios, made a sudden and dramatic exit from life while hundreds of spectators at a play looked on. Seated with her mother in the Forty-Eighth St. theater last night, watching a performance of. the highly emotional play, “The Squall,” Miss Mathis suddenly screamed, “mother, mother, I’m dying.” The theater was in a commotion. Men and women pushed forward, ■actors faltered in their lines and Miss Mathis was carried out. They laid her in an alley alongside the theater. When a doctor examined her, she was dead. Believed Heart Disease No explanation of cause of death had been made today, pending a thorough examination, but it was believed to have been heart disease. The audience, panicky at Miss Mathis’ cry, tried to push forward, but ushers held the spectators in check. The mother refused 4o believe her daughter was dead and for an hour or so cradled her daughter in her arms, chaffed her wrists and sobbed out, “June! June! Speak to me.” At last an ambulance came and the body was taken to a funeral parlor, where an autopsy will be performed today. Discoverer of Valentino Miss Mathis was about 35 years old and held two distinctions—she was the highest paid scenario writer and she was the discoverer of Rudolph Valentino’s possibilities as a screen hero. Among the better know pictures adapted by Miss Mathis were “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” ‘‘The Rajah,” “The Ten Commandments,” “Blood and Sand,” “Turn to the Right,” and “Camille.” She was at one time an actress and played in “Brewster’s Millions” and “The Fascinating Widow.” She was the wife of Silvanio Balconi. also of Hollywood. She came to New York two months ago to visit her mother. RIVER CONTRACT LET Charles Jefferson Gets Dredging, Widening Job. A contract for dredging and widening White River between Morris and Raymond Sts. and constructing a sixty ?five-foot levee with thirtyfoot roadway on top along the east side, was awarded by the board of works today to Charles E. Jefferson, Indianapolis. Jefferson was the low bidder with an offer of $497,390.05. The board made the award without comment upon recommendation of City Civil Engineer Paul R. Brown. Rumors that the bids were to be held up were current during the past week because of several conferences between Mayor John L Duvall, Brown and the board of works.

Family With Tails Is Believed Evolution Link

By United Press ' SYDNEY, Australia, July 27.—Reports of a family in which every member except the mother posseses a perfect tail which, in the case of the father can be wagged as though it were a dog’s, has excited the interest <"f medical men here. The father, a 10-year-old son and two daughters, 3 and 6, respectively, have tails. The grandparents of the children were normal, and the father and the children are normal except for the tails which grow from the bases of their spines. No ill effects have been suffered by any member of the family. The growth of the tails has coincided and has been in proportion to the growth of the remainder of the body. “There is no doubt that this family possessing perfect tail appendages is anthropologically very important. They are noteworthy links in the chain of man’s evolution,” declared a Sydney medical man. A reputable Sydney newspaper investigated the story of the tailed family and vouched for its existence.

DUNUVY BARS CITY MANAGER VOTUN FALL Judge Issues Order Banning Commission Election Before 1929. MAY APPEAL DECISION Case Likely to Be Taken to State Supreme Court by Board. Superior Judge William O. Dunlavy today ruled the election of commissioners under the city manager form should not be held this fall. Dunlavy issued a temporary order against the manager election board restraining it from ordering an election before the fall of 1929. The election board filed a friendly suit before Dunlavy to obtain a court ruling on the legal date for the election. The board had set Nov. 8 for the vote. The suit was filed with Edward Snider as plaintiff. May Take Appeal There was possibility that an appeal will be carried to the Supreme Court to test validity of the Sims amendment passed by the 1927 assembly. The Sims amendment, designed to save Mayor Duvall and the Evansville mayor, provided that the city manager form could not become effective until after the incumbent mayor served his legal term. Some attorneys argue Sims measure is unconstitutional. Dunlavy held that a section of the Sims law in effect amends the Section of the city manager law of 1921 which provided that the election of commissioners could be held the same year as citizens voted to have the election. In effect, the judge holds that the Sims law supersedes this provision, .making it impossible to hold the i election until November, 1929. Committee to Meet The manager policy Committee, headed by Henry L. Ditmer. will meet Thursday with counsel to decide whether to take an appeal. Election Board Attorney Clinton H. Givan, Fred C. Gause, L. Ert Slack, Harvey Hartsock and Claude H. Anderson, manager executive secretary, attorneys, will be consulted by the policy commitee. SHAW IN ITALY DODGES TASK OF ‘MOVING DAY’ Novelist 71 Years Old; Will Pay Visit to Mussolini. Bn United Press LONDON, July 26.—George Bernard Shaw elected to spend his seventy-first birthday anniversary in Italy, Tuesday, while his wife and his secretary moved his littered books, papers and clippings from his flat in the Adelph, between the busy Strand and the Thames, to anew and more modern one in Whitehall Court, a couple of blocks away. Shaw expects to see Premier Mussolini during his visit. At Whitehall Court, Shaw will be a flat mate to H. G. Wells.

POISON CAUSES DEATH Despondency Given as Motive for John Frey Tragedy.' Funeral arrangements are being made for John Frey, 29, of 856 Eastern Ave., who died on the way to the city hospital Tuesday night from poison taken his home. Despondency was given as the motive by relatives. Police were told by the widow that she heard her husband breathing heavily and found him unconscious. Coroner C. H. Keever is investigating. SAVES TWO CHILDREN Logansport Women Prevents Drowning After Auto Crash. Bu United Press LOGANSPORT, Ind., July 27.* Although pinned beneath an automobile after it had left the road, Mrs. Charles Anders released herself in time to rescue her two daughters from drowning in a three-foot stream Tuesday night.

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Inasmuch — No Whisky Could Be Found for Medicine, Terre Haute Baby Dies. By United Press mERRE HAUTE, Ind.. July 27.—Inability to find a few drops of pure whisky cost the life of one of his triplets, thinks W. F. Lenges. The child had a convulsion when nine days old. The family physician recommended a few drops of pure whisky in either milk or water. Lenges walked the town and couldn’t find the whisky. The child died a few hours later. And Lenges said: "When the Governor and Attorney General needed it for their dear ones, they got it, but I didn't.” FISTS FLY AT CITYHALL TILT Paving Men Wax Pugilistic; One Arrested. Paul Gray, 29, of 4105 Graceland Ave„ and R. F. Lee, 41, of 1518 N. New Jersey St., representatives of the waning asphalt-concrete paving interests, came to blows today in city hall corridor, according to police. Sergt. Ralph Dean and Patrolmen Nagelson and Hubbart rang the bell. Gray, Marion County Construction Company superintendent and asphalt contractor, was arrested on a charge of assault and battery on a warrant signed by Lee. Lee is a promoter for the National Concrete Association and recently circulated a k petition for concrete among Bicking St. residents. The paving war was agitated by the elimination of concrete from board of works street specifications on recommendation of former City Engineer Frank C. Lingenfelter. Concrete promoters now must obtain petitions of property owners before concrete is included in bids for improvements. The fight followed an argument in the corridor while the works board was ir. session. 50,000 ARE EXPECTED AT W. MICHIGAN PARTY Celebration of Widened Street to Be Held Thursday Night. Attendance of 50,000 is expected . at the W. Michigan St. celebration i Thursday night according to L. B.j Calvelage, W. Michigan St. Improvement Association president. The event will celebrate the widening and resurfacing of W. Michigan St. from White River Blvd. to Holmes Ave. The street will be blocked to prevent traffic from interfering with the festivities, Roscoe Cinkle, 1934 W. Michigan St., said. Mounted police, five bands and a delegation of city officials will lead a parade. Dancing between King and Belleview PI. will follow. Former Mayor Lew Shank and Michael E. Foley, park commissioner, are scheduled to speak.

LINDY FLIESJN GALE Arrives at Albany in Wake of Storm. ALBANY, N. Y.. July 27.—C01. Charles A. Lindbergh arrived over the Albany airport at 2:05 this afternoon, in the wake of a violent thunderstorm, on the seventh leg of his cross-country flight. SPRINGFIELD, Vt., July 27.—C01. Charles A. Lindbergh took off from the Springfield air field at 11:20 a. m„ Eastern daylight time, today for Albany, N. Y„ on the seventh leg of his national air tour. Hundreds were at the airport to see the flier off. Lindbergh planned to fly over over Plymouth, where President Coolidge was born, Keene, Brattleboro and Bennington before entering New York State. BRIDGE BIDS OPENED Highway Commission Gets Offers on Jobs in 19 Counties. Bids on twenty-eight bridge construction jobs in nineteen counties were opened today by the State Highway Commission. Eighty-three bids were received. Low bids on seventeen contract projects totaled $262,776. The* engineer’s estimate was $294,850. The majority of the bridges are small projects in advance of forthcoming road improvements or replacements made necessary by obsolete types which gave way to traffic strain, Director John D. Williams •said. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 68 10 a. m.... 82 7 a. m 70 11 a. m 84 8 a. m 74 12 (noon) . 85 S a. m...... 78 1 p. m...... 89

LEGISLATORS | QUIZZED BY grand JURY Dickerman, De Haven and Duncan Questioned in Political Probe. MAY FOREGO VACATION All Documents Turned Over by Attorney Hill Put Before Grand Jury. Altering its original plan, the Marion county grand jury today swung into the investigation of the disclosures from D. C. Stephenson black boxes. Calling of three Marion county legislators before the jury indicated that the first tack of the new investigation into political corruption is into Stephenson’s vaunted manip - | illation of the 1925 Indiana General Assembly. State Representative Russell V. Duncan was with the jury for an hour, Representative H. Walker De Haven was in the jury room for ten minutes and Senator Fred M. Dickerman was interviewed for about twenty minutes, at intervals, during the morning. The interviewing of Duncan kept the grand jury in session until 1:20 p. m„ the longest session this year. The jury will reconvene at 9 a. m. Thursday and more witnesses will be called. Before Duncan went into the room he remarked to newspaper men: “It's my guess that I’m here in regard to some Federal Bldg, appointments." Remy Back on Job Prosecutor Remy, who has been home ill for several days, was on the Job today. He, Special Prosecutor Emsley W. Johnson and John W. Holtzman, and Deputy Prosecutor William H. Sheaffcr were with the jury all morning. Johnson took a straw suitcase full of Stephenson's papers to the grand jury room. 11 was so heavy he staggered as he came up the stairway. The original plan of ‘he jury was to spend about a week going over the huge volumes ol testimony taken by former grand juries while the prosecutors sorted the material obtained from Stephenson's black boxes and files of correspondence. It was indicated that the jury now will forego the August vacation and plunge directly into investigation of the leads provided from the black boxes. Checks Given to Jury Stephenson's check for $2,500 made payable to Ed Jackson, and alleged by Stephenson to be one-foutrh of a SIO,OOO contribution to Jackson’s campaign fund, and all other checks turned over by Stephenson’s attorney, Lloyd O. Hill, to The Times were presented to the grand jury today. The Times surrendered the checks to' Special Prosecutors John W. Holtzman and Emsley W. Johnson, at Johnson’s request. Last October, when existence ot the check first was claimed, Jackson denied that he “ever received $5,000 or any amount” from Stephenson for campaign purposes. Beyond this, the Governor “had nothing to say.” “Payment for Horse” When a photograph of the check recently was published in the Times, Jackson first said “I have nothing to say,” but later said the check was payment for “a valuable horse and equipment." The horse subsequently choked to death on a com cob and his caretaker fixed S3OO as a high price for the steed. Checks to “Big Jack” Jackson, negro newspaper publisher, Vivian T. Wheatcraft, and others turned over to the grand jury were alleged to have been spent to finance Jackson’s gubernatorial campaign. LIMIT CONVICTS’ DIET Bread and Water Decreed for Beating Underworld Traitors. By United Press CHICAGO, July 27.—One hundred prisoners at Cook County jail began a sentence of a week to a diet of bread and water today because some of their number severely beat two confessed bandits who turned State’s evidence. William Decker, 19. and Walter Michael, 25, the men attacked, said they could not identify their assailants and other prisoners refused to name the ring leaders in the riot. The bread-and-water sentence was therefore made general for inmates of the section of the jail involved. AX SLAYER HUNTED South Bend Man Dies Following Unexplained Attack. By United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 27.—Police were searching today for an ax killer, who Tuesday afternoon fatally injured Arthur Kare, 52, rooming house keeper. Kare's almost lifeless body was found late Tuesday night and rushed to a hospital where he died. One suspect is being held by police. No motive for the attack has been found,

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TIMES TURNS OVER CHECKS TO JURORS

The grand jury today is in possession of the canceled checks turned over to The Times at the order of D. C. Stephenson. At the request of the special prosecutors, who had been informed in advance of their publication that they were at all times available for any purpose, The Times delivered these documents. The complete list of checks turned over to the Marion County grand jury by The Indianapolis Times today follows: Drawn to Amount Notation Made by D. C. Stephenson Ed Jackson s2,soo.oo—This check is the first one-fourth of SIO,OOO given Jackson personally for primary exoenses. H. R. Bennett s66.4o—Expense driving Jackson, paying bills, etc., for party. H. R. Benentt sso.oo—Driver of Jackson, reporters and others in fall election, 1924. H. R. Benentt sso.oo—Salary and expense, driving Jackson and party. Howard Bennett s324.99—Expense Jackson meetings, hotels, car, etc, W. Boyer s2oo.oo—Send workers to Logansport and Peru. Wm. Boyer s3oo.oo—Payment of bills incurred in primary and to send man to South Bend to check up after primary and convention. Wm. Danner sll7.4o—send men to Richmond for two weeks. Wm. Danner s7s.49—Expense check while driving my car with Jackson in primary. Omar F. Brown sso.oo—Hall rent for Jackson meeting at Kokomo. Fiery Cross sl,soo.oo—Put up to keep this paper going so It could be used in 1924 campaign to keep ’em stirred up for Jackson primary fight. Rep. State Committee sl,ooo.oo—Donation to State committee at Jackson request. The Union sloo.oo—Colored paper owned by H. W. Bassett—for Jackson publicity. Rev. G. I. Jackson slso.oo—Colored minister for work in behalf of Jackson. Mrs. Edna Walling $175.98 —Working in behalf of Jackson. Hendren Printing Cos. .s3B9.9o—Printing Jackson campaign literature. V. Wheatcraft s24o.oo—Salary for Mrs. Fleming for work at Republican headquarters while in Jackson campaign. Edw Tegtmeier ssoo.oo—To send five men to St. Joseph County for two weeks each, preparing organization for Jackson. D. J. Thornton s62.27—Jackson speaker. D. J. Thornton s94.73—Jackson Speaker. C. A. Sanders sl2o.oo—Speaker, salary check, working and speaking for Jackson in Fifth District— Terre Haute. Vigo County. C. A. Sanders s6o.oo—Jackson speaker. W. H. Jackson s6oo.oo—Owner of Indianapolis Leader for Jack- • son publicity among colored people. Cash s32o.oo—"Big Jack,” owner of Ledger, colored paper, for Jackson publicity and to use among colored people who could be Induced to work in behalf of Ed. Cash s2oo.oo—Paid to Indianapolis Ledger—“ Big Jack's” paper— for Jackson publicity. Cash s2oo.oo—Paid to Indianapolis Ledger for Jackson's last primary publicity. Cash ssoo.oo—Payment of Marion County workers (and committeeman) at county convention (to name chairman). Cash $500.00 Send workers to Ft. Wayne and Huntington. Cash ssoo.oo—This cr*cck was for Lake County workers, five vry.x for two weeks each. Cash s2oo.oo—Send men to Lafayette for Jackson. Cash sloo.oo Expense for Jacksor's hotel bills during primary. Checks made out to “cash” which Stephenson's notes say were for Indianapolis Ledger—colored paper—bear the indorsement of that newspaper.

DALE HOME TO GET CHAPERONE Editor Seeks Sheriff to Get Him in Prison. Bit United Press MUNCIE, Ind . July 27.—George R. Dale, after an unsuccessful attempt to gain admission to the State penal farm Tuesday, returned to Muncie today and arranged for his transfer to the Putnamville institution Saturday morning. Sheriff Harry McCauley said Deputy Sheriff Luke Rowan will accompany Dale. The latter, who has attempted for four years to avoid the ninety-day sentence imposed by Judge Clarence W. Dearth for alleged contempt of court, was refused admittance to the state farm for lack of the necessary comitment papers. On his arrival at the farm, he will be granted a parole as recommended by the board of trustees. Dale said today his futile visit yesterday was due to a misunderstanding. He had been informed by Governor Jackson’s secretary, he said, that it would only be necessary to exhibit receipts for his SSOO fine and the court costs. SHOWERS DRENCH CITY Small Area Got Quarter Inch of Rain Tuesday Night. A thunder shower in Indianapolis Tuesday night was accompanied by one-fourth inch rainfall, according to the United States Weather Bureau. The storm covered a small area, according to Meteorologist J. H. Armington.

Ed Jackson Is Governor and Detour Is Detour

By Times BptcM FT. WAYNE, Ind., July 27.—That Ed Jackson Is Governor of Indiana made no difference to a road construction foreman who compelled the Governor to turn back his car after an attempt to drive over a newly paved stretch of highway not yet opened to traffic. The Governor, in a car driven by a chauffeur, was on his way to the Governors* conference at Mackinac Island, Michigan. At a point on the upper Huntington road (Federal road No. 24), between Roanoke and Ft. Wayne, the following encounter took place: “You can’t go on up that road,” the foreman of the construction gang bellowed at Governor Jackson as the Governor’s chauffeur brought his car to a standstill near where the contractor’s crew Is now building shoulders and berms along the new pavement. “This road’s not open. Didn’t you see the barricade?” the foreman asked. “I don’t believe yo uknow me,” replied the man in the car. “I’m Ed Jackson, Governor of Indiana.” “I don’t care if you are the President of the United States, you are not going up that road," declared the foreman, undaunted. “Well, how do I get out of here?" asked Governor Jackson. “How did you get in here?” countered the foreman. “You go out the same way.”

CLING TO HOPE IN NAVY SNARL Austen Chamberlain Views Pact as Possible. Bn United Press LONDON. July 27.—Temporary arrangements for Immediate future of cruiser building ought to be reached without difficulty. Sir Austen Chamberlain, foreign secretary, said today in a statement on the Geneva conference in the house of commons. He was emphatic, however in saying that “Britain cannot be asked to give any such temporary arrangement the appearance of an immutable principle which might be treated as a precedent.” Sir Austin announced it was impossible to give the British limitations proposition in detail, and said his statement was designed to remove misunderstandings. There has been much complaint in the London press that American newspapers ha\ misinterpreted events at President Coolidge’s conference, which ha"9*been stalemated by the problem of cruisers. W. C. Bridgeman, first lord of the admiralty, and Viscount Cecil, principal British delegates, departed for Geneva today, and at best their parting words were interpreted as meaning that the situation had grown worse. KIWANIS HONOR LIEBER ■ Club Pays Tribute to Former President at Luncheon. Robert Lieber day was obyrved by the Kiwanis Club at a luncheon today at the Claypool Hotel in honor of Robert Lieber, president of the club in 1918.

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SIEVE CHECK FOR $24,000 GIVENJUCK Ex*Klan and U. S. District Attorney Asserts He Received Money. PAPERS BEFORE JURY Documents Showing Aid to Jackson’s Candidacy Turned Over. D. C. Stephenson’s checks, some of which The Times turned over to Marlon County prosecutors today, and one of which the prosecutors obtained from Stephenson's black boxes, told two more interesting stories. First, the story of the $24,000 check from the black boxes was disclosed. The check, it is understood, was made out to L. Ert Slack, former United States district attorney, and afterward attorney for the Ku-Klux Klan in several Federal Court cases. Says He Received Check Slack said that there was nothing to hide about the check and readllv discussed it. He said that he received SI,OOO cash fee and a check for $24,000, which he divided with his associates of defense counsel for the Klan in the Federal court case in which the American Unity League of Chicago, publishers for "Tolerance,” sought possession of Klan records. The Klan won the suit. “I was employed by the national organization of the Klan,” said Slack, “and while the details are not fresh in my mind, I believe I got SI,OOO cash and this $24,000 check. I do not remember who signed the check.” i The other story was in connection with the series of checks Stephenson gave to H. R. Bennett, his former chauffeur, with notations that they were for expenses incurred in aiding the candidacy or Ed Jackson for Governor. These checks were given to the prosecutors by Tne Times today and are listed elsewhere In this issue. Assigned as Jackson's Driver In this connection, the statement of Bennett, given to a Times staff correspondent at Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1926, was recalled. “I was assigned by D. C. Stephenson to drive Governor Ed Jackson over the State while he was making his campaign speeches, shortly after Jackson made his keynote speech at Newcastle in 1924,” said Bennett. “We arrived at Vincennes about two days after I was assigned and D. C. Stephenson had sent me in advance with about SiQO and previously had instructed me to take care of all Jackson’s expenses and my own. “The expense of that campaign to me, hotel bills, meals, upkeep of the automobile, would total about SIOO.

Paid Jackson’s Expenses “I paid the expense and turned in the account to Fred Butler, Stephensons secretary. I was with Jackson about six weeks. The Studebaker Six touring car that I drove was the property of D. C. Stephenson. Jackson rode in this car. I drove the car about four or five thousand miles all over the state. “I paid Jackson's expenses with Stephenson's money. I expect I spent SI,OOO of Stephenson's money on Jackson. “I had special instruction* from Stephenson to pay all expenses of Ed Jackson. “One day during the campaign. Jackson, Stephenson and George Coffin (Republican county chairman) had dinner at Stephenson'* home and had a very secret conference behind locked doors. "After that, I received Instructions from Stephenson not to permit anyone to Interrupt them or come near enough to overhear their conversation.” SANDINO’S MEN ROUTED Marines Kill Several Nicaraguans Attempting Ambush. Bu United Press MANAGUA. Nicaragua, July 87. A mixed column of , American marines and American-officered Nicaraguan constabulary killed several and wounded a score of the troops of the liberal leader, General Sandino, who attempted to ambush them. By excellent handling of his force. Major O. Flqyd, marine officer commanding the column, quickly routed Sandino’s force. One marine and several constabulary were wounded. The action occurred about twenty miles from Occtal.

BALLOON RACE DATE SET Sixteen Entries Will Start From Detroit, Sept. 10. Bu f'nitrri Prrss WASHINGTON. July 27.—Sept. 10 has been definitely set as the date of the Gordon Bennett International balloon race, starting from Detroit, according to the National Aemautic Association. Sixteen balloons from eight nations have been entered.