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W. JE Officials Note Not Received, But Unofficial Version Car ried Through Press Notices to Capital. U, S. IS MARKING TIME BULLETIN (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nov. 27 The state department announced at 1 p. m. today that the text of the note from Mexico in reply to the American communication regarding the arrest of Consular Agent Jenkins at Puebla had 'been received. It was transmitted immediately to Secretary Lansing at his home. WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 Mexico's note refusing to comply with the state department's recent demand for the release of William O. Jenkins, theconsular agent imprisoned at Puebla, on a charge that he connived with the bandits who kidnapped and held htm for ransom, had not been received in Washington early today. The only information officials had that a reply had been sent was contained in press despatches last night The text of the reply as carried In these despatches was read carefully, but comment was withheld pending receipt and consideration of the official copy. Although this was a legal holiday the state department officials were at their offices early to await receipt of tha Mexican communication. There was no Indication however as to when a cabinet meeting would be called to consider the reply but it was believed such a meeting would follow almost Immediate receipt of the Carransa government statement. In the meantime there was much speculation In diplomatic circles as to the further course of the controversy and representatives of foreign governments watched the situation with keen interest. MEXICO CITY, Nov. 27 Belief that the relations of friendship between Mexico and the United States "can not bfc effected unfavorably" by the former's refusal to take steps looking to the release of William O. Jenkins, United States consular agent, from the penitentiary at -Puebla, was expressed in the note replying to the American demand for Mr. Jenkins' liberty sent by. the Mexican govern iaent to the American embassy late yesterday. , After reviewing the case, the reply pointed out the judge at Puebla, who ordered Mr. Jenkins' detention, had i.o:.;rt within bis powers and that the laMei- had' waived hir. legal rights in ref using to give bail. Oniy when Justice is denied, the note asberted, can one nation demand the relea.se of a subject who is Im prisoned in another country. It is declared that the Mexican law does not contemplate interference by the executive branch of the government in operations of the judiciary and that, even In thi United States, the govern ment is powerless to act in a case un til state courts render dfiMou. Was No Surprise Little surprise was caused by the attitude assumed by the Mexican government as statements by officials during the last week have reflected sentiment adverse to acceding to the American demand. Mr. Jenkins was abducted on Oct. 2 by a band of outlaws under com mand of Federico Cordova and held Ht the latter's hacienda in the moun tains sontn oi ruebia until a ransom f $150,000 in gold was paid. This cum was handed the bandits about a week later and Mr. Jenkins was re leased, the payment being made by Jsenor Mestre, who frag been Mr. Jenkins' attorney. The Mexican government later refused to refund the amount of the ransom, a suggestion that was made from WashingtonSoon after Mr. Jenkins' release his attorney was charged with being an accessory of hi principal's abduction and later all correspondence in Mr. Jenkins possession was seized and he was placed under surveillance on a charge of having conspired with Cordova for the carrying out of an allegedly fal6e abduction. He was placed under constructive arrest, but was not actually incarcerated until Nov. 19, when he was confined in Puebla penitentiary by a judge before whom allegations were made that Jenkins had made false statements ana naa mreaienea peons who were prepared to testify that they had seen Mr. Jenkins in company with Cordova after the former had been released by the bandit chief. O'Connor Will Preach at Third M. E. Church Tonight The Rev. J. B. OConner, of Centerville. will preach at the Third M. E cnurcn at. :ju inursaay nignt at a special Thanksgiving service. A short service will also be held at the Graco M. E. Church, and the First English Lutheran church. At the latter two selections will be given by a quartette composed of Miss Corrine Nuslmum, Mrs. Fred Bartel, Earnest Renk, and Ben Bartel. BRITISH FLYER BREAKS SOUTH AMERICAN RECORD (By Associated Press) SANTIEGO. Chile, Nov. 27. Major Huston of the British army, attached to the Chilean army as an aviator instructor, Wednesday broke the altitude record for South America. He ascended 21,400 feet in 85 minutes with an experimental scout bi-plane of 220 horse-power. The previous South American record was held by Lieutenant Parodi of the Argentine army. He ascended 6,480 metres (21,250 1 feet) at the Palomar military aviation field in Buenos Airs in March of this year.

St. John's Elects; Sends Greeting to Wickemeyer Officers for the coming year were elected, a sick committee appointed and resolutions to send congratulations to Rev. Wickemeyer. of Michi

gan City, former pastor, In honor of the 2sth anniversary of his ministry, which he will celebrate Sunday, were adopted at St. John's Lutheran church Wednesday night. The new officers follow: George Wiesehahn, elder; William Dunning, trustee; Harry Habighorst. Edward Helmich and Harry Kehlenbrink, deacons, and Harry Weisehahn, school board. Members of the sick committee are: George Horning, first district; Oeorge Frauman, second district: George Kahnke. third district and John Niewoehner, fourth district. ELKS' MEMORIAL TO BE HELD DEC. 7 Memorial services for members of the lodge who hare died since its organization, will be held at the First Presbyterian church by members of Richmond Lodge No. 649, B. P. O. E., on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7. The principal memorial address will be delivered by Rev. J. J. Rae. Music and services by officers of the lodge will constitute the program. Six members of the lodee died dur ing 1919, making 52 deaths since the organization. Howard Campbell Galen Lamb, J. W. Lamson, Willard T. Jessup, H. W. Robie and D. H. Dougan died during the last year. Following are the other members of the lodge who have died: Adolph Bartel. Webster Chandler, George Eber sole. C L. Sherer, Walter S. Gayle, J. Fred Jay, William W. Grubbs, B. H. Moorman, Dr. G. H. Grant, J. W. Nicholson, Ellis Palmer, Charles H. Land, D. P. Armer, Charles G. Kolp, w, W. Wilson, H. S. Simmons, L. D Commons. Franklin Moore, Ed. F. Dalbeey, Wallace Knees, John R. Palmer, W. S. Clendennin. I. N. Drury. G. W. Mashmeyer, J. W. Minnlck, Thomas F. Swain, D. E. Haxton, S, N. Jenkins, W. C. Cunningham, E. A. Thomas, John C. Bayer, G. Fred Smith, A. W. Rees, Joe B Peltz, H. Lee Ashley, H. E. Johnson, C E Shiveley, J. P. Iliff, H. H. Englebert, frea Land. W. C. Seeker, C. E. Hin shaw, Sam S. Ford, E. O. Spangler, U G. Whitesell, W. H. Quigg. Ed Price will sing a solo and other musical selections will be given by Mrs. F. W. Krueger, Mrs. L. Harter, C. F. Hutchins and George Hodge, Miss Helen Nicholson, organist, and Miss Ruth Scott .violinist. $48,000,000 Produced by Children's Gardens in Year . (By .As5pc4s,te4.Pre,ifii, u WASHINGTON, Nov. 27Children enlisted in home gardening under school supervision in the United States school . garden army have produced in the little more than a year the work has been in operation, food stuffs valued at $48,000,000, the bureau of education. Department of the Interior announced today. Reports to the department indicated that every section of the country had taken active part in the vast harvest. New York city reported a total of $717,517.20 from the home gardens of to,bo4 children while the little amateur farmers of Chicago realized an average return of $5. Hundreds of prizes, it was stated, have been won at state fairs throughout the country by the children. Street Cars and Jitneys Scrap; Citizens Walking (By Associated Press) LAWRENCE. Mass., Nov. 27. Failure to settle the differences between the eastern Massachusetts Street railway companies and the city officials over the Jitney traffic left this city without urban transportation today. These "street cars which was stopped by the road yesterday as protest against nnrestricited jitney operations will not be restored to their lines until tomorrow. The jitney owners after furnishing service yesterday withdrew their cars because of the adoption of an ordnance by the city council last night to eliminate all Jitney competition with street cars on established lines. The railway company in consequence of this virtual elimination of the Jitney agreed to reduce fares by selling strip tickets at 16 for $1 after Dec. 7. AMERICAN GIRL WEDS RUSSIAN DIPLOMAT (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 2i Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lascelle J. Meserve, daughter of H. Feasenden Meserve, of Washington, D. C, to Nicho las de Basily, counsellor at the AllRussian embassy at Paris, is made in the Paris edition of the Chicago Tribune. The wedding ceremony was performed at the Russian embassy church yesterday in the presence of many prominent Russians and Americans. Weather Forecast For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Cloudy tonight and Friday, probably light local snows, colder tonight. Today's Temperature. Noon 35 Yesterday. Maximum 40 Minimum 33 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Unsettled and colder. Probably light snow this afternoon or tonight, Friday partly cloudy. General Conditions The cold wave center still continued over the plain states and northwest. The coldest place over North and South Dakota Is Grand Forks which reports 24 below zero. The snow area has moved southward to northern Indiana. Most of northern Indiana and Illinois is cover ed with snow and probably will reach here in light form within the next 24 hours.

New "Round Table," Which Will Try to Bring

Above, left to right: Prof. Frank W.

Thomas Watt Gregory. Middle row: Martin H. Glynn, George W. Wickersham and Henry M. Robinson. Below H. J. Waters, Oscar Straus and Stanley King.

Another industrial "round table,"

thing, has been arranged by President Wilson. The new conference will meet of seventeen members. ' None of the persons chosen were membrs of the first

new attempt to bring about industrial peace will not represent any definite fsvs Vi a aAnarol miKl i r Tha lief vntnrl firniA 9 eA in 1 an1 etota rffrn 1

for the general public. The list comprises former federal and state officials,

seventeen men named are: Secretary '-Wilson, former United States Attorney Generals Thomas W. Gregory and George W. Wickersham, former Food Administrator Herbert Hoover, former Secretary of Commerce Oscar S. Straus, Henry M. Robinson, Pasadena, Cal.; Prof. Frank W. Tassig, former chairman of the tariff commission; former Governors Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts, Martin H. Glynn of New York and Henry C. Stuart of Virginia, Dr. W. O. Thompson, Ohio State University; Richard Hooker, Springfield, Mass.; George T. Slade, St. Paul; Julius Rosenwald, Chicago; Owen D. Young of New York city; H. J. Waters of aMnhattan, Kan., and Stanley King of Boston.

MANY BIG DINNERS SERVED IN CITY Many "mass" Thanksgiving dinners were to be held in the city Thursday, as usual... . . . .. The Margaret Smith Home for Aged Women had a big turkey dinner, although no special program was observed. Children at the Wernle Orphan's Home gave a program, at the institution, Wednesday night. The children were also treated to chicken dinners Thursday. Although no special program was conducted, the Home for Friendless Women served a big chicken dinner. About 150 pupils of Earlham Col-1 lege were to be present at a big din-; ner in the afternoon, and plans were made for services to be held in the evening at the chapel. Edwin Teale, a student, will be in charge of the evening services. The Rev. F. J. Probst was to have presided at morning services at the North End Mission, followed Dy a large dinner. An evangelistic service will be held at the mision Thursday evening, under the direction of Rev. Probst. Gordon Revalee will be in charge of the musical program. All members and friends were invited to attend the dinners and services. Employes of the Austin Construct ion company, who are employed in; building the new east yards, who worked Thursday, were to be the guests of the company at a big turkey dinner. 200 at Mission's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Two hundred children and grown ups were to be guests at the North Fourteenth Street Mission annual Thanksgiving dinner in the mission annex at 12 o'clock Thursday. For 18 years the churches co-oper ating with the North End Mission and friends, have made possible a big Thanksgiving dinner. Sunday school classes and Ladies' Aid also co-oper ated. Today the menu consisted of chicken, contributed by local business man, through a list of good thing3 to every conceivable pie. The dinner is absolutely free to the people of the mission. Five gallons of milk were given the mission by the Bender Ice Cream Company. Every child received, beside the dinner, a big rosy cheeked apple. Dinner was served immediately following the morning service. The following members of the board and others interested, were special guests. Each provided some part of the dinner: Miss Lila Driffmeyer. president of the board; Miss Elizabeth Driffmeyer. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Smith. Amasa Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Will Deitemeyer and Mrs. Beatrice Snively. Smallpox Epidemic . Siveeps Ontario Cities (By Associated Press) TORONTO, Nov. 27. More than SOO cases of small-pox in mild form in Ontario have been reported to the Ministry of Health. Aboue one-half of these are in Toronto. About 35.000 of the 40,000 school children of this city have been vaccinated, and the rest will not be permitted to attend until they comply with the requirements. All travellers into New York and Michigan must show certificates that they have been vaccinated within one month.

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Taussig (walking), Secretary of Labor constructed along different lines than the Contributions to Germany Must Go to Philadelphia Contributions for the American Friends' Service committee Relief work in Germany, which was recently taken over at the request of Herbert Hoover, should be sent directly to the., r Service- conrmtttee' headquarters in Philadelphia, Dr. Walter C. Woodward editor of the American Friend announced Thursday morning. Mr. Hoover has made an official announcement that contributions for the work will be received. Dr. Woodward said Thursday that any information regarding the relief of starving babies in Germany can be received at the Friends headquarters here. BULGARIA SIGNS TREATY OF PEACE (By Associated Press) PARIS, Nov. 27. M. Stambuliwsky, premier of Bulgaria, signed the treaty f pece between this country and the allied powers at the Neuilly town hall at 10:40 o'clock this morning. By the conditions of the treaty which was simpri this mornine at th Neuilly town hall, Bulgaria is carried valuables taken from allied countries during tho war and to pay an indemnity of approximately $445,000,000. Bulgaria is deprived of Thrace and also loses Strumlza and a small triangular section of territory, the latter belns: assigned to Serbia. ProDosals which would give Bulgaria a corridor through Thrace to the Aegean are left to the futrue disposition of the allied governments. The boundary between Rumania and Bulgaria is changed in only minor details. Compulsory military service in Bulgaria is abolished by the treaty terms. ; the Bulgarian army being limited lo 20,000 men with a gendarmerie, or police force, not exceeding 10,000. i Hohenzollerns Like Simple Life, But Servants Kick (By Associated Press) AMERONGEN, Nov. 27. Although the former German emperor appears to have found the quiet life at Amerongen to his liking, members of his personal suite have grown tired of village existence, and recently there have been several changes in the exemperor's entourage. Since Dr. Foerstner. who for many months was the personal physician to the former emperor and empress, departed for Berlin, about 6 weeks ago, there have been 2 new German doctors at Bentinck castle. The latest is Dr. Alfred Hachner, who came from Cologne a few days ago. General von Dommes, who had been chief of the personal suite for several months, has returned to Berlin, either on a vacation or permanently, and has been succeeded by Frederich von Beets, of Berlin, who was a court official under the old regime. Countess Kellar, lady-in-waiting to the ex-empress, remains in service, however. A system of vacations in Germany has been inaugurated for the former rayal pair's personal servants. No Mail Deliveries Today; Clerks and Carriers Rest No mail deliveries were to be made in Richmond Thursday, as postoffice employes throughout the country are given a holiday on Thanksgiving Postoffice boxes were filled throughI out the night, but were not filled dur - ing the day.

Industrial Peace

Wilson. William Oxley Thompson and first, which failed to accomplish any in Washington Dec. 1. It will consist round table. The men named for the groups, but, rather, will work together a hnclnaea otiai anI aAAfiAmleta Th A I business men and economists. The GIANT METEOR IS CAUSE OF SCARE? (By Associated Press) DETROIT.' Mich., Nov. 27. That a meteor of tremendous size plunged into Lake Michigan last night, causing earth tremors felt in a dozen southern Michigan cities and sending a pillar of flame hundreds of feet into the air which was visible for a radius of more than 50 miles, was the theory generally accepted early today in explanation of the earth shock which at first was believed to have been carried by a terrific explosion at some industrial plant. From reports from various Michigan. Indiana and Illinois cities, where the blinding flare was visible, it appeared the center of the disturbance was near the lower end of Lake Michigan. Coast guards at Grand Haven were firm in i their assertion that they had witness ed the descent of the heavenly body and credence was given their story by the absence hearty 12 hours later of reports of any industrial disaster. Residents of Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, South Benr, Grand Haven and other western Michigan cities, fled their homes in panic, fearing an earthquake. Houses were shaken, the counj try was illuminated as by a bright sun s ray, so all-enveloping it was impossible to tell from which direction the flare cf me, the earth trembled half a moment, then came a deep prolonged rumbling as of a terrific explosion. The rumblings were heard as far as South Bend and Laporte, Ind., while the flash of light was said to have been visible at Chicago Didn't Knock Bride in Head or Pay for Her; Marriage is Annulled (By Associated Press) PARIS, Wednesday, Nov. 26. Because he had neither captured nor purchased his bride, according to the traditional custom of Mongalia, a young French diplomat assigned to a post in the far east had his marriage with an American actress annulled by the French courts yesterday. The diplomat met the American In Shanghai and after a short courtship they eloped to Mongolia, where they were married before a Belgian catholic missionary. Their idyll was short lived as the American girl, according to her husband's story, remained only a few days before departing without leaving any address. The court held the marriage was not valid as French law requires Frenchmen marrying abroad to have the ceremony performed before a French diplomatic officer or "according to the usages of the country in which the marriage is performed. In Mongolia there are only two modes of marriage consecrated by traditions capture and purchase. The cost of a wife varies from five camels for a young girl, to thirty or forty camels for an old widow, the latter being quoted higher than all other classes. Football Game Played in Snow; Mercury at Zer (By Associated Press) SIOUX FALLS. Iowa, Nov. 27. Morningside college and Notre Dame university football elevens will meet here today in a field of snow with the mercury hovering near the zero mark. Despite the inclemencies of the weather, a throng of 6.500 gridiron fans have purchased tickets for the con- ! test E. C. Quigley. world series umjpire, will referee the contest.

Opposition to Socialist

Union in Germany, Seen (By Associated Press) BERLIN, Nov. 27. Opposition to a union of the Independent socialists with the Majority socialists Is indicated in the action of the independent socialist faction Wednesday in electing Alfred Hencke of Bremen and Frits Geyer, as presidents, with equal rights to succeed the late Hugo Haase as leader of the Independent socialist party In the German reichstag. Henke and Geyer with Fran Louise Zietz, who was elected secretary of the faction belong to the left wing of the party which has opposed Herr Haase's advocacy of moderation. It is believed that unless big concessions are made, co-operation between the factions will be impossible. VILLA TO REVENGE ANGELES' DEATH? (By Associated Press) EL PASO, Texas. Nov. 27 Persist ent rumors of the hatching of a plot by Villa elements in the state of Chihuahua, following the execution of General Felice Angeles, noted rebel leader, at Chihuahua City yesterday, reached the border today. Everyone connected with the trial of the Villa chieftain has been marked for vengeance, according to the re ports. Francisco Villa, the ally of Angeles, plans to start immediately upon his campaign of replisal. Chihuahua City being his objective point, it is said. Reports of disorders in Chihuahua City have reached here, but Andres Garcia, Mexican consul general here said he had beard nothing of any out' breaks at the capital. Meanwhile, preparations were being made at the garrison in Juarez, Mex., to prevent any disorders on the border. Juarez police have orders to keep strict watch on all suspicious characters, and a strong patrol was maintained on the streets. Wanted Union. In his testimony before the military board by which he was tried. Gen eral Angeles repeatedly denied that . . . . arms against the Car &" ranza government but assertea tnai he returned to Mexico merely to effect a union of all elements, according to a detailed story of the triaL published by El Heraldo. of Chihuahua City. General Angeles bitterly attacked what he termed "tbe strong passions" of the Mexican people. "To correct these erors, I exposed my life," said Angeles. "Despite my previous relations with villa. It was dangerous for me to treat with nim for he made use of threats when I made bold to contradict him. "We held our first argument In Toseslaua, - because he called Madero a fool. I retortea someunng ana our voices rose to shouts. Villa's soldiers expected that he would order me hanged, as he had done to all those who contradicted him. Afterwards, when he had calmed down, Villa told me that I was the first man that had contradicted him and escaped alive. This confirmed in me the belief tnat Villa would have been a good man had it not been for despots and sycophants." Villa Jean Valjean In the course of his lengthy address to the court, Angeles spoke of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, comparing Francisco Villa with Jean Valjean. Suddenly the prisoner raised his voice and shouted: "Those who accuse me and those who arrest me are" Villistas. The masters should be the people, who should govern themselves, who should cease being servile, for they are great From the balcony of the large theatre in which the trial was held there came such a storm of applause that General Gabriel Gavira, the presiding officer of the military board, warned the auditors that such demonstrations were prohibited. After vigorously denying that he had resisted the efforts of the 6tate guardsmen to capture him, Angeles launched forth into a discussion of socialism and quoted words of Jesus Christ, and the works of Theodore Roosevelt and the Austrian Socialist, Kaussaky. NEW YORK, Nov. 27. Mrs. Felipe Angeles, wife of the Mexican revolutionary leader, was still in ignorance today of his execution. Mrs. Carmen Delarosa, her sister, declared that she had been so ill that even the news of his arrest by the Carranza forces had been withheld. Alberto, the general's 20-year-old son today made public a telegram from his father, dated Tuesday afternoon. It read: "Let the family know that I am serene and contented. I hope that you will be a good man, a patriot and a hard worker. I want you to love your mother, sister and brothers very much. Kisses and embraces. "FELIPE ANGELES." Brotherhood Delegates Opposed to Overtime Offer Made by R. R. Head (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O, Nov. 27. Director General of Railroads Walker D. Hines' offer of time and one-half for slow freight service was discussed during the fourth days conference of the General Chairmen of the four railroad brotherhoods here today. The delegates were opposed to accepting the proposition with all the arbitraries and allowances eliminated, according to authoritative information. It is said the loss of these arbitraries and allowances is nearly equal to the amount gained by the over-time offer. D'Annunzio Lays Plans to Attack Spatato (By Associated Press) A PARIS, Nov. 27 Jugo-Slav headquarters in Paris learns from Spalato that D'Annunzio proposes to return to Zara with strong forces and proceed thence to Zebenico, after which he will attack Spalato.

OPERATORS WILL ACCEPT; r.iiriERs norn Heads of Bituminous Industry to Decide on Garfield Offer Brotherhood Scorns Compromise. 14 PER CWlNCREASE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Nor. 2T Mine operators of the United States definitely voted today to accept Fuel Administrator Garfield's proposal for settlement of the coal strike. An overwhelming majority of operators were satisfied with the offer of a 14 par cent Increase in wages to the men. without any consequent Increase la the price of coaL Officials of the United Mine workers of America were not to meet until late in the day. but apparently there was little change of sentiment among; them in opposition to the fuel administration's proposal. The union men still were seriously considering a rejection of the offer and a continuance of the strike which already has brought about a national coal crisis. The miners said the government's offer was less than that of 20 per cent made voluntarily by the operators 1 artweek. To this the operators replied that the 30 per cent increase was based expressly on an expected in crease in the price of coal. ome miners believed a convention of the United Mine workers represen tatives possibly would be called to pass finally on the matter. Some of the operators apparently were no more willing than the miners to accept the government's offer, holding that the increased wages without an increase in coal prices would be unfair, and would result in the closing of mines. Miners Denounce Offer. Administrator Garfield last night told the miners and operators of a government plan of settling the dispute by granting the miners a 1 per cent increase in wages with the emphatic stipulation that there would be no increase In the price of coal to the public. This brought an outcry from both the miners and operators. The miners declared they would not accept the 14 per cent increase and that under such a plan the men would not return to work. Some of the more determined miners asserted feelingly that they considered the offer an "insult" and before they would accept it they would go back home and "tight It out" in the coal fields as they considered the strike order still In effect. The operators protested that the fourteen per cent wage increase without an Increase in the price of coal would force some of the larger companies out of business and declared they -were ready to renew the negotiations. So with the situation here standing in chaos, more parleys will be held today In an effort to arrive at some solution of a problem which is vexing the government and causing anxiety among the public in view of the rapidly decreasing coal supply. CHICAGO, Nov. 27. Already facing or in the grasp of a coal shortage, much of the country today was confronted with the prospect of taxing further, steadily emptying fuel bins, as real winter weather drove down autumn temperatures that had prevailed for several days. Efforts of the government to bring about an agreement between the miners' representatives and operators at Washington that might load to resumption of production in the bituminous coal mines, held out little hope. Miners generally were agreed there would be little work done under the offer of Fuel Administrator Garfield of a 14 per cent wage increase and protection for miners who cared to return to work. At the mine pits the past 24 hours brought no development of note an the national strike approached the end of the fourth week. Fifty-two men arrested by federal troops acting with the United States marshal and county sheriff at Carneyville, Wyoming, today were to be (Continued on Page Two) 6.O.P. STATE HEADS MEET IN CAPITAL (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS Ind, Nov. 27. The selection of an assistant secretary to have charge of the state headquarters in Indianapolis until the reorganization next May, was one of the Important matters to be determined when the members of th Republican state committee met here Wednesday. The naming of an assistant secretary has been made necessary because of the resignation of L. W. Henley as secretary, to take np work with tbt Republican national committee. Mr. Henley, however, will continue to assist in the state work. Frederick Schortemeier, secretary to Senator Harry S. New. is favored for the new position. It was expected plans for perfecting the organization of Indiana women for political work also would be considered. After several hours discussion, the committe decided to leave the selection of an assistant secretary to Edmund M. Wasmuth, state chairman. The district chairmen did not dls cuss at their business session, matters relating to the proposal of Governor Goodrich to call a special session of the legislature. LITUANIANS VICTORIOUS PARIS, Nov. 27 Forces of the west Russian government under command of Colonel Avaloff-Bermondt have been completely defeated by the Lituanians according to advices received here from KKovno. . . .