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PEACE VANISHES AS WAR ORDERS FLY TOTROPICS 'Army on Mark for Signal to Proceed to Vera Cruz to Begin March Inland to Mexico City.

Mediation Forgotten in Official Circles and Attention Concentrated on Orders Presaging Hostilities. BY W. N. TAFT, Staff Correspondent of the International News Service at the White House. WASHINGTON, May 9 The army Is on the mark today for the signal to proceed to Vera Cruz. Mediation is in Imminent peril of being flung to the "inds. and the national capital is preparing for the news that the long expected "On to Mexico City" order has been Issued. While no order for the embarkation bf troops followed the announcement that the war department had arranged to charter six large steamships to be lised in transporting the balance of the second army to Vera Cruz, Secretary Garrison assured the general staff today that if-' it became necessary to throw additional - forces into Mexico the plan formed, by the war college would not be disturbed. Mediation Is almost forgotten in official circles, and attention is concentrated on the war department in the expectancy of orders presaging hostilities in Mexico. Constitutionalists and Huertistas, so far as their relations with the A. B. C. envoys go, were almost forgotten in the anticipation of a decisive move which will put an end to mediation at once. Causes of Unrest. There may be no need for more American troops in Mexico, but the tone of Huerta's protest against the violation of the armistice, the arrival of a boat load of war munitions at Puerto, Mexico, and the reported killing of Private Parks, orderly for Lieutenant Colonel Taggart, have made it seem likely to Washington that . the gravest eventuality is close at hand, Baid Secretary Garrison. The army is' greatly cheered by Secretary Garrison's strong" stand against political interference with its war plans, and the secretary himself peems pleased by the prospects of "doing something." Army and- navy officers generally were displeased by the pews tnat Huerta had been permitted to gather guns and bullets by the boatload for use against the United States fight under the muzzles of the fleet f the Atlantic. The Kronprince was permitted to (and her cargo of war munitions at 'uerto, Mexico, the state department contended, because to make any attempt to prevent her doing so, would "(Continued on Last Page) GERMAN AVIATORS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY LEASED WIRE STETTIN, Ger., May 9. Lieutenants Fabre and Kutz, of the Imperial army aviation corps, were instantly killed in a aeroplane accident at the Krekow maneuver grounds today. The machine in which they were making a trial flight collapsed at a height of TOO feet and botli were crushed to death by the fall. RAIDS BLIND TIGER; BUT LOSES LIFE BY LEASED WIRE! MADISON, Ind., May 9. While raiding Kate Sullender's blind tiger at Z o'clock this morning, Officer Charles M. Clay, was shot and killed by Bart McCoy, who gave himself up. McCoy has been in the penitentiary twice and Was a paroled prisoner.

T.P.A. Guests Visit Starr Piano Plant

Immediately after the T. P. A. parade this morning about two hundred women, including the wives and friends of the T. P. A.'s of this city and also delegates, were conveyed to the Starr piano plant in automobiles, where a reception was tendered them. The affair was unique and marks a precedent in this city, as no other factory has ever given an affair of this kind. The guests were taken through the various departments of the plant, first visiting the machine department, where cutting the rough lumber to proper sizes and then dressing it and smoothing it is completed. The glueing, preparatory to veneering interested many guests. In th i stringing department, the stringing of the pianos was demonstrated by the workmen. The player music department caught the interest of all tb women. The work of making these pianos was thorcughly demonstrate. Competent guides told many interesting things about the perforating marking and rolling. i The last department visited by the guests was the shipping department. Souvenirs, such as pieces of wood, hammers and keys vere given the guests illustrative of' the various departments. The adjustable valve, the greatest single improvement since the invention of the pl&yer piano, was pciven each guest as j)t souvenir. i

U. Si ARMY UNABLE TO DISCOVER BODY OF PRIVATE PARKS

Funston Sends Detachment to Ascertain Whereabouts of Soldiers Reported Slain by Mexicans. BULLETIN. WASHINGTON, May 9. An official report from General Funston to the war department today failed to clear up the mystery about the fate of Priate Samuel Parks, reported to have been killed by Mexican soldiers near Vera Cruz. General Funston reported only that Parks rode into General Maas' camp with two horses belonging to Col. Taggart, while "partly insane" from the heat. Parks has not been heard from but the two horses which he took with him have been seen in possession of Mexicans. BY THOMAS P. COATES Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. VERA CRUZ, May 9. A detachment of American soldiers under a white flag was sent to Tejeria today to search for the body of Private Samuel F. Parks of the Twenty-eighth infantry, reported to have been murdered by Mexican soldiers. Details of the alleged murder brought to the army lines by Juan Limon and Evaristo Fabian, were so circumstantial that the American officers were thoroughly of the belief at first that boih Parks and another American had been slain by General Maas' men, but subsequent developments cast some doubt on the Mexicans' report. Parks was the orderly for Lieutenant Colonel Elmore F. Taggart, and the investigation of his death was taken in hand by that officer. Both Limon and Fabian were closely questioned by him and both acted in a strange manner. Fabian's actions were particularly peculiar. Companion Arrested. Colonel Taggart told the two men that he was going to send to Major Simancas an offer of $100 reward for information as to the fate of Parks and the return of two thoroughbred horses that he had with him when he disappeared. Fabian protested against the offer of a reward and declared that it was inadvisable. He could offer no explanation and was immediately ordered placed under surveillance. Fabian was arrested by the American spy shortly after Vera Cruz was captured, but was subsequently released and has since passed back and forth between the American and Mexican lines. Limon is an employe of J. B. Tanner, roadmaster for the railroad. He told Tanner that on Tuesday he saw an American in khaki garb shot in the railway road bed and that on Wednesday he saw at Tejera the two horses that Parks had been in charge of. He said he had been told by a Mexican soldier that Parks had been killed. Believes Men Dead. So apparently sincere were the stories told by the two men that General Funston said after he had heard them : "I am convinced that the men were killed, but I do not believe that General Maas countenanced such action. I blame rather the savagery of individual federals." After learning of the suspicious actions of Fabian, General Funston said that he was inclined to doubt the story of the murders, but would make a complete investigation. CHICAGO GUNMAN SHOOTS UP CAR BY LEASED WIRE CHICAGO. May 9. One man was dead and two others suffered from wounds today as the result of the shooting up of a street car by Joseph Esposito a gunman, after having been rebuked for spitting on a street car platform. The dead man was William Laird a street car conductor. H. J. Kelly, another conductor, was shot in the hip, and Charles Sass, a passenger, suffered a slight scalp wound. Esposito was arrested. After inspecting the entire plant the guosts returned to the administration building, where they were welcomed by the girls employed in the offices and officials of the company. They were taken into the front office where seats had been provided and where later a musical program demonstrating the various uses of the player piano was given. The offices were beautiful They were decorated with huge boughs of apple blossoms, lilacs and ferns Punch and wafers were served. Each guest was given a handsome deck of cards. An interesting feature of the morning's entertainment was the beautiful demonstration in dancing by Miss Gladys Bailey, of this city, and Mr. Robert Taylor, of Indianapolis. Miss Ruth Harris sang "Violets," accompanied by Mr. Harry Gennett on the player piano, and was called to respond to encore. Miss Blanch Lu ken demonstrated the successful manner in which the player may be used for accompaniments when she played "Cavatina," Op. 85, No. 3, by Raff. Judging by the applause which greet ed her after her number her ability as a violinist was realized. She played a second number. At the close of the recital an informal reception was held. The guests were delighted with the hospitality shown them by their hosts.

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IN ITALY KILr MANY PERSONS X v Mt. vptna Belches Forth Smoke and Lava and b ears of Overwhelming Eruption Felt Everywhere. Earthquake Hurls Wreckage of Railway 700 Feet in Eastern Sicily Red Cross Rushes Relief. BULLETIN. ROME, May 9. The earthquake which rocked the eastern part of Sicily destroying many villages and hamlets, may approach in its scope the destruction of Messina in 1908, when many thousands were killed, according to a despatch received by the government from Catania, this afternoon. King Vivtor Emmanuel will go to Sicily on a warship tomorrow to direct in person the care of the homeless and the distribution of relief. Cardinal Farley of New York, who has just arrived here, celebrated a requijm mass for the earthquake dead this morning. Pope Pius X expressed intense grief at the disaster and telegraphed funds for the homeless. Warning has been issued for all persons living in the" danger zone around Mount Etna the volcano to flee. BY LEASED WIRE NAPLES, Italy, May 9. -A series of violent earthquake shocks in eastern Sicily have killed many persons and destroyed or wrecked a number of villages. The destruction which began last night at about 10 o'clock, continued today. The volcano Mount Etna is becoming active and there are fears of an overwhelming eruption. Communication was interrupted by the quake and it was not until today that the full seriousness of the disaster was learned. The property damage is vast, running into millions. There were three heavy shocks, followed by intermitent undulations. The greatest force was spent near the villages of Aclreale, Linera and Mangano. Linera was destroyed and many persons caught beneath the falling debris and killed or injured. Blows Wreckage 700 Feet. The state railway of Sicily was wrecked near Acireale, part of the wreckage being hurled 700 feet in the air by the terrific force of the quake. Trains Were derailed and heavy freight cars were lifted upward as though by a terrific explosion. As soon as the government learned j of the extent of the disaster special ; trains were rushed into the stricken zone from Palermo, Syracuse and other cities, bearing physicians, medical supplies and soldiers, who will conduct the relief work. Peasants Panic Stricken. A despatch from Catinia says that the people of that city were panic stricken by the earth tremors and many of them rushed from their (Continued on Last Page) MINES OF DYNAMITE PLACED IN STREETS BY HUERTA'S ORDER BY CHARLES MICHELSON, Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. VERA CRUZ, May 9. President Victoriano Huerta has mined the streets of his capital. ' If he is overthrown he plans to wreck the city, making the world gasp at the catastrophe that marks his downfall. This is the amazing story brought here by Oscar Brain, a prominent mining man of Oaxaca. "Huerta has reason to prepare for the end," said Mr. Brain today. "Zapata and Salgodo have 40,000 men massed south of the capital. Figuaroa holds the district west of the city with 6,000 men. The Americans are on the east, and coming down from the north are Villa's triumphant soldiers. " 'Huerta has stopped drinking in the afternoon, but he must be crazy,' is heard on every side in Mexico City. He has had all the dynamite from the Pachuco mines brought to the capital. Paraded Through Streets. 'This was paraded through the principal streets in twenty wagons, and then distributed to the police headquarters between the national palace and the cuidodeta. He has had trenches dug in the streets, and these have been mined kith sixty tons of giant powder. "Meanwhile he is fortifying and provisioning the national palace and the citadel, and is also planting heavy artillery at Guadaloupe. In these strongholds he will make his last stand. . If overcome he says the world will gasp at the extent of the catastrophe." Many other refugees confirm Brain's statements that Huerta's end is near, and that he is confronted with the alternative: Fleeing to Americans, who are the only ones who will spare his life, or dying in the ruins of his capital or at the hands of a rebel firing squad. Most of the refugees here believe Huerta's fate will be determined within a week. WEATHER FORECAST FOR INDIANA Fair tonight and SuncUyji. rising. Uranr jaturs.

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FOOD MAKER, ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET Family Finds Pioneer Cereal Manufacturer Dying in His Room After Hearing Report of Pistol. BY LEASED WIRE SANTA BARBARA, Cal., May 9. C. W. Post, the millionaire health food manufacturer, shot and killed himself this morning at his home here. , Mr. i ost returned recently from Rochester, Minn., where he was operated on for appendicitis. The shot was heard in Mr. Post's room at 7 o'clock. Members of his family rushed to the room to find the millionaire dying. He lived only a short time. The police were not notified for several hours. It was anounced at 11 o'clock that the body would leave Santa Barbara Sunday for Battle Creek. Post was born at, Springflield, 111., in 1854. He attended the University oi Illinois for a while and then went into business. His health broke down and he went to Texas where he lived for a time on a ranch. It was while ill that he made experiments in grains to determine their food value, fwhich personal information he used later as a pioneer in one of the greatest businesses in the world. For years Post waged war on the American Federation of Labor and all closed" shops. He spent millions in advertising and campaigns against the Federation. For four years he was president of the National Association of American Advertisers. Post's career has been spectacular in many ways. In 1910 he offered former President Roosevelt $100,000 if he would accept the presidency of the National Trades and Workers associa tion. IS SAFE Bryan Receives Word From Deputy Consul. BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 9. Secretary of State Bryan was notified today by the French ambassador, M. Jusserand, that John R. Silliman, the American consul at Saltillo, Mexico, is well. M. Jusserand telenhonpd tn Mr Rrvan that he had received word that the American official was not being il' treated. This relieved anxiety that has been felt for several days over the failure to receive any word from Silliman. Word came to the French embassy from the French legation in Mexico City that the minister of war had assured the French charge d'affaires thai the American consulate at Saltillo was guarded by troops. No Americans had met with ham, according to the communication. BADGER FIGHT STAGED T.P.A, The biggest banquet ever held in Richmond was served at the Coliseum last night by members of Post C, Travelers Protective association, of thi3 city, in honor of their visiting brethren of the sample case, many of whom were accompanied by their wives. Fully eight hundred people were served in a most efficient manner by the hustling members of the Penny club to a most palatable meal. To show their appreciation of prompt service and excellent viands the guests heartily applauded the long files of women waiters every time they filed into the hall to serve a new course. Oratory, an entertaining cabaret performance, an amusing "badger fight," which made those who had shouted protests against permitting such a spectacle feel exceedingly foolish, and dancing were other other features of the evening's entertainment Runge's orchestra, of this city, furnished the music, and it was one of the hits of the evening. Building Prettily Decorated. The Coliseum was beautifully decorated in national and T. P. A. colors. Over the stage was a huge electric T. P. A. emblem. Horace C. Starr, of Indianapolis, formerly of Richmond and a former president of the national organization, presided as toastmaster. The serving of the first course of the banquet began at 6: 30 o'clock and it was after 9 o'clock before the last course had been brought in. It was an exceedingly jovial crowd and the sight of so many persons being served to a meal at one time with clock-like precision was a unique and interesting one to Richmond people. You Baldheads! During the banquet the cabaret en tertainers strolled betwen tables, singing popular songs, the women entertainers causing many a fat,, baldheaded knight of the grip to turn rosy red by patting him affectionately on the face or rubbing the barren territory on the top of his pate, and singing sweet nonsense into his ear. This never failed to make the victim'. friends howl with joy. The "after dinner" speakers proved themselves to be well trained banquet orators, because their remarks were few and to the point. One speaker, a Jouisianaian, W. O. Hudson, wandered from the beaten path of banquet oratory, when Toastmaster Starr referred to him as living near the "firing line," by sharply criticising President Wilson's delay, linger and wait policy in the Mexican situation, and a storm of applause greeted him when he said that if it was left to Louisiana and other southern states to settle the question, American troops would have begun a march on Mexico City two weeks age :

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FEDERAL GENERAL TO RESIST U. S. BY HARRY H. DUNN Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. VERA CRUZ, May 9. General Navarette, the Federal commander at Jalapa has mounted many guns at Cerro Gordo to resist any American advance on Mexico City. Artillery has been brought from the capital for the Cerro Gordo fortifications and fifteen large guns that arrived here from France three weeks before the American forces landed have also been taken there. If the American troops are ordered to march on the capitol Cerro Gordo is expected to be the place where the Mexicans will make their main stand. They are boasting that the result of the battle which General Scott fought there in his Mexican campaign will 1 be reversed. While Navarette is preparing to battle with the Americans his own troops are causing him trouble, however. Juan Baillet, a resident of Vera Cruz, who has just returned here after making a trip beyond the gap in the railroad, said today that the forces under Colonel Eguia are threatening to mutiny. Many have already deserted. The soldiers have not been paid for many months and they lack food supplies. The soldiers of General Davilla, just beyond Tejar. are also complaining, blaming General Maas for the fact that they have neither food nor money. JUDGE FOX GRANTS DIVORCE DECREES Divorce on the grounds of abandon ment and violation of marriage vows was granted Edward Jenkins from Louisa Jenkins in circuit court today. It was said Mrs. Jenkins. left her husband three years ago without cause, then returned to this city after a short trip, lived apart from him in a flat. Mrs. Jenkins did not deny the charges and Jenkins was able to produce several letters substantiating his testimony against her. The custody of three children was also granted Mr. Jenkins. Elizabeth Paxton was granted a divorce from Ernest Paxton today because of alleged cruel and inhuman treatment. She said her husband beat her and cursed her in the presence of others. IN COLISEUM BY National President Crawford, of Philadelphia; National Secretary T. S. Logan, of St. Louis; State President A. D. Gorrell, of Marion; Ben Thompson, of Evansville, one of the national directors, and Mr. Starr were other speakers. They complimented the ladies gallantly and praised the associa tion. Following the after dinner speeches the tables were cleared, preparatory to dancing, and while this was in progress preparations were being made for the widely advertised badger fight. Ben Hoffman, of Iafayette, owner of the badger, was permitted to act as master of ceremonies, notwithstanding the fact that he had been previously arrested by a squad of police under Chief Goodwin and led from the hall, sobbing bitterly. He was at once bailed out by his indignant friends, whereupon he hurried back to the Coliseum and superintended the carrying in of the cage containing the ferocious brute, which had ben trained all winter on wild Florida peppermint drops. Both Animals Savage. This grewsome spectacle caused many women to gasp and blanch with horror. Next came "Nellie," the savage "pit bull" pet of the ferocious members of the city hall fire companies. She had been eating raw meat for a month and growled for gore when she sniffed badger skulking behind the curtain of his cage. With the two combatants in the ring and Hoffman acting as ringmaster, excited '"badger fight" fans rushed to the ringside and began wagering on the events. This caused the police squad to again charge into the hall, but to the disgust of anti-fight faction they made no attempt to suppress the gambling. Realizing that the police had been "fixed" and further protests would be unavailing, the "antis" composed themselves to witness the brutal spectacle to its fur-flying finish with as good grace as possible. B. H. Moore Is Referee. Considerable difficulty was experienced in securing a referee, but finally B. H. Moore, of Terre Haute, volunteered his services. He strode upon the stage and firmly grasped the rope which had been attached to the badger's tail. At a signal from Hoffman, Moore gave a sturdy pull and out shot the "badger" a large sized milk bottle. Amid a storm of laughter Moore fled from the hall. Following the badger fight the grand march for the ball, headed by President and Mrs. Gorrell, formed and over two hundred couples participated. It was a beautiful spectacle. The dancing continued until a late hour.

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CONVENTION JEARS REPORTS Secretary's Report Shows Post C Has 435 Members, While State Roster of 28 Posts Lists 6,638 Names

Officers of the Indiana diision, T. P. A., to serve one year terms, were elected this afternoon without opposition at the twenty-fourth annual convention, held at the Coliseum. The list follows: President George H. Steel, Evansville. First Vice President W. J. D. Counts. Indianapolis. Second Vice President H. Egbert, Goshen. Third Vice President I. W. Nienear, Huntington. Secretary-Treasurer W. D. Chambers, Terre Haute. Directors E. E. Lebo. Richmond; L. P. Colenbaugh, Vincennes; Thad Keller, South Bend. Chairmen: Railroads J. R. Crawford, New Albany. Employment A. J. Schmidt, Indian apolis. Legislative Chas. West, Lafayette. Hotels O. G. Mitchell, Richmond. Good Roads J. H. Reitemier, Logansport. Membership Ben Hoffman, Lafayette. Press W. A. Ryan, Terre Haute. Indianapolis Chosen. No post delegation at first made application to entertain the 1915 convention and it was decided to allow the state directors to select the next convention city. Later, however, Indianapolis asked for the meeting and the request was granted. S. S. Staleup of New Albany suggested that all conventions be held in Richmond in the futurer which was received with great applause. Ben Hoffman of Lafayette, Charles Downing of Lafayette, and Clark Taylor of Lafayette, three of the five members who installed Post C of Richmond twenty years ago, were signally "honored by being called before the convention to receive its tribute. Taylor was the first president of the Indiana division. W. A. Ryan of Terre Haute, moved that a committee of five be named to report at the next convention on some plan for reapportioning delegates to the state conventions. It was lost on a rising vote. Praises Richmond. The report of the resolutions committee enthusiastically praised Richmond's entertainment and hospitality. The ladies of Post C were particularly praised, also the Elks club. The retiring state officers were thanked for their work. The committee also recommended transfer of state headquarters to Indianapolis. This was referred to the new administration. J. R. Crawford of New Albany, chairman of the railroad committee, reported considerable work done aiding members in claims against railroads and in securing more sanitary coaches; also securing a few new stations and bet- ! ter train service. He lauded the State Public Service commission for its co-operation with his committee. C. A. West, of Lafayette, chairman of the legislative committee, urged the amending of the registration law, complaining that it discriminated against traveling man. He urged support of a bill permitting travelers under certain restrictions to vote by mail. Lauds Palladium. W. A. Ryan, familiarly known as "Daddy." read an interesting report of the press committee. The Palladium was included in the list of state newspapers which have encouraged the publication of T. P. A. news, and I WDicn were ueserYing ui speviai vuisideration. The Palladium is the only Richmond paper which publishes a T. P. A. column. G. A. Mendenhall of Richmond, chairman of the hotel committee, reported improved sanitary conditions and better accommodations. He also announced that the Rice Hotel, Houston, Texas, would be Indiana headquarters at the national convention. C. A. Hunerwadel, Huntington, chairman of the employment committee, reported positions secured for several members and urged post chairmen to ; keep the state chairman in touch with ! business houses looking for competent men. The constitution committee had no report. D. L. Guilfogle, chairman of the good roads committee, had no report. The 69 Indiana delegates to the national convention were selected and a motion to have them vote as a unit on any question the majority of the delegation favored, was defeated. Post C delegates are: John Hirshburg, F. G. Haisley, L. E. Browne and M. L. Hasty. Retiring President Gorrell is a dele-gate-at-large. Freeman in Chair. Perry J. Freeman, vice president of Post C, Richmond acted as temporary chairman because of the illness of President T. H. Hill. On behalf of the post he welcomed the visiting delegations and the Rev. J. S. Lightbourn of this city then pronounced the Invocation. Chairman Freeman then introduced Mayor W. J. Robbing who welcomed the travelers in a most hearty manner. He said the T. P. A. was not a

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knockers' organization, but a society of boosters and that Richmond people were glad to welcome and meet them. He said he was very sorry they had to arrive in the city in the midst of a heavy, rain storm but explained that the federal weather dopesters were so busy yesterday with the White House wedding and the Mexican troubles that the work had been left to the local weather experts who had made a "muddy mess" of the job. Seidel Speaks. George E. Seidel. president of the Richmond Commercial Club, was then called upon and he also extended a hearty greeting to the travelers. He referred to the fact that Arnold Bennett the famous English writer, had proclaimed that business was the romance of America, and he said Arnold might have added that the traveling men of this country were for the most part responsible for this great romance. Mr. Seidel then suggested a federation of the various organizations of traveling men. He said the commercial bodies has formed such a national federation and that it had been a great power in securing desirable legislation and other reforms. He said a federation of traveling men's organizations would be an equally powerful agent for business and social reforms and would have a membership of between 350.000 and 400,000. He also made it plain that by forming such a federation none of the subordinate organizations would lose its identity. In conclusion Mr. Seidel expressed the hope that this progressive movement would originate in a convention of very progressive men and in a very progressive city. "In fact." went on Mr. Seidel, "we are so progressive here the Progressive party elected a mayor last fall." Progressive Cheers. Judging from the storm of applause which greeted this remark about ninetenths of the men in the big hall are ardent Bull Moosers. It was a unique feature of the convention. In response to the addresses of welcome by Mayor Robbins and Mr. Seidel, President A. D. Gorrell of the Indiana division spoke. "No city has ever extended us a more cordial welcome," said Mr. Gorrell. and he was interrupted by applause. "At the national convention at Richmond. Va.. we formed the impression that that city was the most hospitable in the country, but it ha a rival in our own Richmond. Ind. "Richmond will be fully repaid for the way it has received and entertained for our members, who travel all over the country, will sound its praises wherever they go. This will go down in history as the greatest convention the Indiana division ever held." I President Gorrell then appointed the various convention committees, and while they were at work brief addresses were made by National Secretary T. S. Logan, and W. O. Hudson, a national director. Mr. Hudson caused a laugh when he said the convention was so harmonious that it had selected its new officers a week before the convention convened. Telegrams Read. Telegrams of greeting were them read from the North Carolina. Virginia and Missouri divisions. W. D. Chambers, secretary and trea surer of the Indiana division, made an interesting report. He showed the total membership of the twenty-eight posts on May 1. 1914. was 6.6.18. Post C. of Richmond, has a membership of lne receipts ror tne year were 83.960.14. and disbursements. $74,945.33. with a balance on hand April 1. $12.- ; 014.81. Number of claims paid. 286: amount of claims. $30,146.53. President A. D. Gorrell. of the Indiana division, submitted a brief but interesting report. He thanked the state officers for their work during the year, and showed an increase of 1.036 in the membership. It cost the division $2,155.51 more to held the convention in Richmond this year than the one held at Peoria. III., last year, the report shows. The president made a number of visits to posts during the years. There was $500 donated to the Homer T. Wilson fund. One new post. BB. of Goshen, was organized. He concluded with the statement that the division was in a very satisfactory condition. THREE WOMEN DEAD IN NEWARK FIRE BY LEASED WIRE NEWARK. N. J, May 9. Three women servants were burned to death and one man was probably fatally Injured, and thirty families were driven into the street after narrow escapes from death when fire destroyed the Aid lne apartments early today. The dead have not yet been identified their bodies being burned beyond recognition. The fire started In the basement from an unknown cause. In a short time the entire six stories were afire. Police and firemen made thrilling , rescues, savinr seventy-five women and children