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Defense Brings Out Definition of "Monstrosity" in Krueger

CaseChild Mieht Have Been Normal, Claims Bulla. NEWSPAPERSEVIDEUCE Testimony of Dr. J. M. Bulla, county health officer, and Dr. S. Edgar Bond, county coronor, at the time of the death of infant John Smith, occupied Friday morning's session of the trial of Dr. Frederick W. Krueger, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of the infant. Cloths and a newspaper in which the child is alleged to have been wrapped at the time of its birth and afterwards, were introduced by the state as evidence. Whether or not the child was a monstrosity was questioned by the de--fense, in Dr. Bond's testimony. Ac-

I iff) corQin' 10 ue oocior a statement, it rfinvVwaa what Is generally known as a JtpjMnonstroslty, although strictly speakfM ing, a monstrosity was ''something

horrible to look upon." "Just what is a monstrosity, as known to the medical profession?" was asked of the doctor by the defense. Define Monstrosity. "Generally speaking, a monstrosity is a considerable deviation from the normal, and something horrible to look upon," Dr. Bond stated. He claimed that the child was not, strictly rpeaking, horrible, although he ad mitted on cross examination that he had told a newspaper reporter that it was "called a monstrosity and probably could not have lived any length of time." Controversy arose over the question of reading newspaper accounts of the Incident, at the time it happened. Af ter considerable wrangling on the part of attorneys for the defense and the prosecuting attorney, the question was finally allowed to stand, and Judge Gause overruled objections made by the prosecution. Claim was made by Dr. J. M. Bulla, when asked concerning the develop ment of the child's head, that newborn children are often born with misshapen heads, and that sometimes it takes several months for the head to be restored 'to a natural - shape. That this might have been true of the Smith - infant was claimed by Dr. Bulla.'..-. ,'---.n-" : On cross examination, Dr. Bulla de cied that there was "anything in the formation of the child's head that could be called abnormal." He ad mitted later, however, that there were . several bones of the head that were underdeveloped. On Stand in Afternoon. Dr. Bulla took the stand for a short time again in the afternoon, and testi fied as to his personal relations with Dr. Krueger, and with other witnesses for the state. He said that the rudiments of brain cells were all present in the child, and that It was a natural tendency for bones to grow over exposed places on a child 8 head. Dr. W. L. Misener, who personally made tne autopsy on the child's body was the next witness to take the stand. Dr. Misener testified on cross-ex amination that the child what is ordin arily knows as a monstrosity, that in 5iis opinion. If it had lived It would have been unable to walk, feed itself or perform any other action of normal Jife, and that he had never heard of any such deformed birth living to maturity. GORMAN RESIGNS AS POLICE HEAD Chief of Police Gorman announced today that he had resigned as head of the police department, and that his resignation would take effect on January 1. Mayor Zimmerman has accepted the resignation. Mr. Gorman is one of the best known police chiefs in Indiana. He was head of the Richmond department for many years, giving to the office the benefit of his wide experience. He was widely known for his skill in detecting criminals. The immunity which the city has enjoyed from burglars and yeggmen has been attributed to his ability as a police executive. He was one of the most efficient eheriffs the county ever had. He was in the detective department of the Pennsylvania railroad for a number of years. Mr. Gorman said advancing years prompted him to resign the position. "Mayor Zimmerman will not announce his successor until later. Edward McNally stands next to Mr. Gorman in the police department. He is a highly efficient police officer. During the war, McNally did valiant service and executed with fidelity many important tasks that were assigned to him. He is a veteran of the Richmond department and regarded as one of its most capable officers. Service of Street Cars in Toledo is Resumed (By Associated Press) TOLEDO, O., Dec. 5.-After walking and riding in busses for twenty-seven days at ten cents or more per ride, Toledo will get back today to the old system of using street cars as a means of transportation. Resumption of service will begin at 3:30 p. m., it, was announced this morning by Henry L. Doherty, who stored his vehicles in Michigan when the people sustained a council ouster ordinance at the last election. Interurbans will begin using thf streets at 5 p. m.

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Miss Mildred . Miss Mildred Fowler Gignoux won ed each year to the senior at Mount who is found at the time of her physical ical condition. Miss Gignoux holds many honor student. She is also one of the Pressure Needed to to Senses, Thinks (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 5. There was a per sistent rumor in the stock exchange this morning that the supreme council of the peace conference bad threaten ed Germany that unless the final peace terms were agreed to, allied troops would occupy Essen and Frankfort. Up to this time the market has not been affected by the report. Official announcement that Field Marshal Wilson has gone to Paris in response to "an urgent summons to consult Marshal Foch in connection with the" peace treaty", is regarded by some morning newspapers as of con siderable, significance. It is printed along side the address made in Glasgow last evening by Andrew Bonar Law, in which he said he believed the allies had the power and if necessary, will exercise it, to insure ratification of the Versailles treaty by Germany. It is suggested that steps to exert pressure on Germany may be imminent. "There has been enough solemn finger wagging at the Germans, who have come to believe it safe to defy the allies", says the Daily Mail, in commenting on the situation. "A wise and merciful course would be to tell them plainly that if within a fixed time they do not comply with the allied conditions and fulfill the treaty terms the blockade will be renewed. PARIS, Dec. 5. The supreme council today considered further the note to be sent to Germany regarding the protocol but did not complete the document. The secret meeting held by the supreme council yesterday with Marshal Bolsheviki Make General Advance; Germans Release (By Associated Press) LONDON, Thursday, Dec. 4. Bolshevik forces are making a general advance along the entire Denikine front and have captured the towns of Koseletz. Romny, and Boremeia, while fierce fighting is proceeding for the possession of Bielgorod, according to a Bolsheviki official statement re ceived here. These towns are in the gvernments of Tschemia;ov, Poltava and Kursk, northeast of Kiev. On the eastern front, the statement declares, the Bolshevik captured on Dec. 1, the city of Kainsk, 160 miles east of Omsk. Many prisoners were taken it is said. Southwest of Omsk, the Bolsheviki are said to have repaired the Siberian railroad Akmonlinsk and are advancing toward Slavgorod. LONDON. Dec. 3. Karl Radek, a Russian Bolshevik who was one of the leaders in the Spartacan uprising in Germany and who has been confined to Moabit prison in Berlin for some time, was released yesterday so that he could attend the-Dorpat conference between Bolshevik delegates and representatives of the Balkan states. Michitran Stops Sale of "Makins" of Home Brew (By Associated Press) DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 5. The death knell of the "home brew," a product that has done yeoman duty since Michigan became dry, was sounded today when John A. Grogan, internal revenue collector for this district, issued orders that all concerns dealing In the required ingredients immediately cease selling them.

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Fowler Gignoux. the Sarah Streeter cup, which is award Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., examination to be in the best phys offices in the college clubs and is an foremost athletes at Mount Holyoke. Brine Germans Supreme Council Foch and Gen Weigand, the Marshal's assistant in attendance, has provoked a great amount of speculation as to

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satisfactorily to the final note regard ing the protocol The American troops on the Rhine now number 12,000 men. No question has as yet arisen whether they would participate in any action undertaken by the French and British PARIS, Dec. 5. Coercion is the only argument likely to make an impression on the Germans and induce them to- sign the protocol, of the peace treaty, according to today's news papers. It is said this conclusion was reached at the secret session of the council of five yesterday at which Marshal Foch was present. NEW RAID REPORTED ON MEX BORDER (By Associated Press) HOUSTON. Texas, Dec. 5. General J. F. Wolters, commanding the Texas cavalry with headquarters here, today received advices of a raid by Mexican bandits in a store near the border, 11 miles south of Zapata, county seat of Zapata county. The information is that the owner of the store was bound after which the place was looted and the bandits fled across the border. The report was telephoned by W. M. Hanson, a captain in the ranger service who is serving as special examiner for the senate investigating committee. Bundle Up! Storm's Coming, Says Moore A stormy period is forecast by Weatherman Moore to arrive in this vicinity within the next 24 to 4S hours. The storms will take about the same course as those of last week and will be accompanied by rain, high winds and snow. Unsettled weather is reported for the next few days. Shop in the Morning Daylight shopping this Xmas is the result of the coal strike and the resulting scar city of coal for all purposes. Because , the city light plant must cut down in its use. of coal, the merchants are compelled to close at 5 o'clock each afternoon so as not to use electric lights. Plan to do your Xmas shopping early in the month, now, and arrange to shop in iie morning. Morning shopping must take the place of late afternoon and evening shopping this year. 16 SHOPPING DAYS TILL XMAS.

Charge is Made by Indiana

Distnct Attorney :Men Accused of Contempt Still Coming Iinto Court. CABINET HOLDS MEET (By Associated Press) ' INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5. Govern ment agencies in Indianapolis today continued collection and compilation of evidence of alleged collusion be tween coal miners and operators to limit production of coal, for presenta tion to the federal grand Jury when it convenes here next Monday. The special session of the grand jury was called by United States District Judge A. B. Anderson yesterday and accord ing to attorneys for the government. an investigation nation-wide in its ex tent will be conducted. It is declared by United States Dis trict Attorney L. Ert Slack, and Dan W. Simms, special district attorney appointed in connection with the gov ernment's injunction proceedings, that they have evidence that the oper ators not only are in league with the miners in the present strike, but that they have former a combination of their own. in violation of the Lever fuel control act and anti-trust laws. The investigation begun by the gov ernment follows closely the institution of proceedings charging 84 officials of the United Mine Workers of America with criminal contempt for alleged violation of the federal court injunction against the strike. It is the first time the operators have been under fire since the strike was called Nov. 1, but in view of reports received from time to time, was not unexpected. The government's representatives stated yesterday that in . addition to seeking relief in the present fuel crisis, the federal agencies expect to prosecute all persons, whether miners, operators or dealers and to ask that they pay the full penalty for violation of federal statutes. First Hearing Tuesday. The first of the hearings of charges of contempt will be held next Tuesday, when John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers and five -other officials in the jurisdiction of the Indiana district of the federal court are cited to appear. Others of the 84 representatives of the miners will be given hearings as soon as audiaaapolis frem their respective court districts can be completed. The fuel situation in Indiana Is daily growing more acute and drastic conservation measures are in effect throughout the state. Practically all industries are operating on reduced schedule when not suspended altogether. However, it was announced last niaht.- reported instruction . to deny heat, light and power produced by public utilities plants to non-esentlal Industries, would not be carried out immediately. It was stated that orders had been prepared to carry out enforcement of this measure but that in structions were not received by loca railroad fuel directors and that it was learned that in Cincinnati and other cities in the eastern region of the railroad administration such action has been delayed. No change was reported in the situation in the Indiana coal fields, where all mines have been shut down for more than a month. WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. Fuel Administrator Garfield returned to Washington . today from Williamstown. Mass., to take personal charge of the coal situation. After a conference with Assistant Attorney-General Ames he went to the white house to attend the cabinet meeting. Director-General Hines also met with the president's official family. Dr. Garfield appeared to be optimis tic. He said coal production was getting closer to normal although the stringency in the middle west was acute. . Members of a general committee, representing the coal operators who remained in Washington after the adjournment of the general conference of operators yesterday, denied in a statement today, published reports that they had considered offering any amount to the miners considerably (Continued on Page Twelve) Mrs. Mary Schock Dies at Henry County Home HAGERSTOWN, Dec. 5. Mrs. Mary Schock. wife of Samuel Shock, died of double pneumonia, at her home in Henry county, a few miles northwest of Hagerstown, early Friday morning. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren, where her funeral probably will be held. Mrs. Shock is survived by her husband and three children, John, a child at home; Mrs. Carl Hilbert, living on a farm near the home, and Frank, a farmer of the same community. She has been in declining health for more than a year. German to Be Studied to Guard Against Foe (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 5. The j German language should be taught in American universities, uuiieges aou high schools, but not in the grades, according to members who discussed the subject at the annual convention here of the Association of 'Colleges and Secondary Schools of southern states. Professor Charles G. Maphls, University of Virginia, president of the association, declared that it would be folly to eliminate the German language from the colleges and universities of this country because, in that way "we could not understand what Germany is doing, in a scientific way."

Julius Rosenwald (left) and Secretary W. B. Wilson at industrial conference in Washington. Prominent figures at the second industrial conference now meeting in Washington are Secretary of Labor W. B. Wilson and Julius Rosenwald. Chicago business man. Wilson is chairman of the conference.

President Sees Hitchcock, Fall, on Mex Dilemma; Cabinet Meets

BULLETIN , (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Dec 5 The American embassy at Mexico City notified the state department today . that American Consular Agent William O. Jenkins at Puebla, Mexico, had been released from custody. It was announced at the state department that the. advices from the embassy said Jenkins had been liberated last night f rots the penitentiary where be had been held pending trial on charges of giving -false information regarding his abduction by Mexican bandits In October. "WASHINGTON, Dec. 5. President Wilson was to see Senators Fall, Republican. New Mexico, and Hitchcock, Democrat, Nebraska, at 2:30 p. m. today to discuss the Mexican question. Senator Fall announced that imme diately after the conference he would make public the evidence on which he based his charges in the senate that the Mexican ambassador and consuls in the United States, were circulating "red" propaganda. The senators will go to the white house after the president's cabinet has held a special meeting, at which the Mexican situation will be discussed. The meeting was called today by Secretary Lansing, who spent nearly two hours before the foreign relations committee yesterday, discussing the Fall and Hitchcock resolution and the Mexican question generally. The decision to lay the whole question before the president was reached late yesterday after a day of vigorous activity on the part of the committee, including a long conference with Ambassador Fletcher and Secretary Lan sing, who told the committee he had not discussed any detail of the recent developments with President Wilson and that the entire negotiations growing out of . the . arrest of Consular Agent Jenkins had been handled by the state department. Following, this statement Senator Fall introduced a resolution before the committee calling for the delegation of two members to wait upon the president and seek his presonal views on the Mexican policy. The resolution was adopted strictly on a partisan vote, the Democrats opposing. Senators Fall, Republican, New Mexico, and Hitchcock, Democrat, Nebraska, were chosen for the mission and it was understood that Dr. Grayson, the president's personal physician, was willing to grant the senators a conference with the president today. Dr. Grayson declared the president was showing rapid improvement, and that while he would not object to the call of the senators, he would not peri mit any effort to beckle the patient.

The entire status of relationship between Mexico and the United States was bared before the committee and past negotiations were disclosed which heretofore had been held in confidence by the state department. Secretary Lansing was understood to have told the committee that the administration had adopted within recent months a more , vigorous policy toward Mexico In demanding protection of American lives and property in the southern republic. He is said to have added, however, that precipitate action by congress probably would embarrass the state department in its present negotiations and advised postponement of congressional action until President Carranza had answered the latest note and disclosed his attitude toward the United States. A policy of leniency toward Mexico, the secretary is quoted as saying, was adopted by the United States during the world war for fear of detracting from the major conflict across the seas but that since the war had ended, a strong- stand had been substituted from which there had been no deviation. Ambassador Fletcher, who has been assisting actively in the drafting of the diplomatic exchanges, was interrogated on the general conditions in Mexico and the probable outcome of the present negotiations. In view of the decision ot the com

mittee to seek counsel from President Wilson, action was deferred on the Fall amendment, , which would request President Wilson to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico. The foreign

relations committee adjourned until Monday, when It will consider further the Mexican problem. EL PASO, Tex., Dec. 5 Border representatives of American concerns in Mexico today were prepared to carry out instructions for withdrawal of American citizens employed south of the Rio Grande. While no immediate exodus of Americans, of whom there are many -hundreds, is expected, agents here are endeavoring to provide means for a quick movement north if conditions become serious. Instructions to prepare for immediate withdrawal from Mexico, came yesterday on the heels of news from Washington concerning the Mexican situation as viewed in congress. In some cases the instructions were for immediate withdrawal, and in others calls were less urgent and apparently designed as a precautionary .measure so that Americans in isolated sections of Mexico can be notified to be ready for any eventuality. If the United States senate should adopt the resolution withdrawing recognition from the Carranza government it was said, there would be an immediate exodus from Mexico, leaving many mines and other properties idle and throwing thousands of Mexican laborers out of work. LAREDO, Tex.. Dec. 5 Permits to cross the boundary into Mexico, heretofore vised by the Mexican consul at one point and good for all other border towns, have been revoked and beginning today they must be vised at each town according to announcement at the' Laredo, Mex., consulate. This, it is said, will work a hardship on American salesmen visiting both sides of the border. Besides being compelled to call on the Mexican consul at each border town, they must pay a fee for having their permits vised. The consulate gave no reason for the new regulation. OHIO COia STRIKE NEAR SETTLEMENT, GOV. COX INDICATES COLUMBUS. O.. Dec. 5. Settlement i of . the coal strike in Ohio was very near today, according to reports from tne office,of Governor Cox at noon. At that hour the governor was in conference with approximately 50 of the leading coal operators of the state, following several conferences with officials of the Ohio miners' union. It was reported that Goxernor Cox was attempting to bring about a settlement of the strike upon a wage scale higher than the one containing a 14 per cent, increased proposed by the federal government. Unofficial reports said the proposed scale of settlement would involve an increase of from 18 to 25 per cent. . . May Clear Situation. Should an agreement be reached. It was dald that the Ohio miners would ask permission from the National union to settle the strike and return to work in Ohio. While Governor Cox was conferring with the operators the mine officials were meeting behind closed doors at their state headquarters here. Before going into session with the governor at the executive offices in the state house, A. A. Augustus, president of the Cambridge-Colliers company,' one of the biggest operating companies in the state, issued this statement: Speaking for my own company, we will be willing to abide by any settlement Governor Cox may make with the Ohio miners. No matter what wage scale is decided upon, we are willing to pay It. In this we make no reservation."

Every Business in City Except

Restaurants, Ordered to Operate on Strict Daylight Schedule Meeting Called. factoryIrder later Action on the proclamation. Issued Friday allowing the stores to use no light, which was to have been taken by a meeting ot business man, manufacturers and power users, at the Commercial clnb this afternoon was post' poned until Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Theatres will remain open Friday night. The motion for postponement was made when no decision could be reached on what the federal administration meant by the order received Friday. By the time of the meeting tomorrow morning information on the meaning the proclamation may be secured. The meeting will be held at the. Commercial club. LEWIS GIVES ADVICE E. I. Lewis, chairman of the public service commission of Indiana, when asKea to interpret the railroad admin istration s oraer, this afternoon, said: "I would not presume, to interpret an order of the government, through the railroad administration, but I will say the situation is such that only enough fuel should be used to conserve the health, the npsro anr! tka icomfort of the general mass of the people. "The supply of coal is so short that any act of conservation which may be taken, should be taken. I would ad vise a municipality to take every possible step to fulfill the orders of the government, and would not regard any act tending to conservation as too severe." - No light of any - kind except those necessary for protection against thieves, or to allow restaurant patrons to eat evening meals, will be allowed in Richmond business houses after Friday, by an order issued by Mayor Zimmerman. Any business may operate without lights, however. The mayor's proclamation .was the result. of an order from the federal fuel administrator, to the . railroads. ana transmitted to city authorities by T. A. Greenstreet, local agent far the C. & O. The mayor's proclamation follows: Conforming to instructions today received from Dr. H. A. Garfield, United States Fuel Administrator, through the Railroad Administration, the following order Is in effect immediately: Stores, business houses of all kinds, banks, pool rooms, dance halls, cigar stores, schools and churches will only operate on a daylight schedule. No lights of any kind will be used at night, with the exception of night lights for the protection of property. Any other stores or business houses of any kind will conform to the above. Restaurants will operate on a daylight schedule during the day. and not later than 7 oclock in the evening. Bakeries, and firms producing food supplies (candies are not a food) will only operate a sufficient length of time to take care of their requirements, conforming to a daylight schedule as much as possible. Sign and window illumination will be absolutely discontinued at all times. A proclamation covering manufacturers will be issued tomorrow. Therefore, by the power vested In me, as mayor of the city of Richmond. Indiana, I issue this order to take effect immediately. Dated the 5th day of December, 1919L Signed, W. W. Zimmerman. Mayor. The railroad's order follows In part: "Applications for coal account public utilities must be accompanied by writ-' ten statement declaring that the rate of consumption specified, represents reduced consumption of sufficient urgent needs of the people. "Applicatidns for coal from retail dealers mu6t be accompanied by a statement declaring that coal will not be distributed for non-essential purposes or manufacturers and that in distributing for domestic or essential purposes, coal will be delivered only where it is absolutely required and then only m limited quantities as supply may be widely distributed. If local distribution is to be made under supervisory arrangements, set up by state, county or municipal authorities, applicant must so state in filling application and describe supervisory plan he is ordered to follow." Mr. Greenstreet will handle the applications for the C. & O. railroad while C. E. Slifers will have charge for the Pennsylvania. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Cloudy tonight and Saturday. Unsettled .with .rain .or snow and warmer in north portion. Today's Temperaturs Noon Yesterday Maximum 2 Minimum ' 13 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Partly cloudy but mostly fair this afternoon and evening. Partly cloudy tonight Saturday, unsettled with rain or 6now. General Conditions A light precipitation was general over Indiana early this morning in the form' of, rain, snow and sleet, due to the -Canadian otnrm which moved- rapidly westward hdown the St. Lawrence valley. - A storm of marked energy now over. the southwest Is causing, heavy rains and snows as it moves eastward. Its center is over the extreme southwest but its influence is being felt as far east as Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. , Snow is reported over .th north and y&ln in the south. .