Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 52, 12 January 1920 — Page 1

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EUROPE ONLY SLIGHTLY IN NEED-HOOVER

Former Food Controller Says Food Situation in Eastern Hemisphere Much Improved Qverl91 8. ABLE TO SUPPORT SELF (By Aasocia ted Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. Because of the "enormously Improved" condition overseas, the task of feeding Europe until the next harvest on Oct. 1, will not be the burden on the American government that it was last year, the house ways and means committee was told today by Herbert Hoover. "From the signing of the armistice until last July 1, the provisioning or Europe cost $2,500,000," he said. "That was a burden on our -government and the taxoavers..- . In one form or an other, the United States treasury advanced $2,250,000,000 to feed Europe. "But this year Europe will be largely able to feed itself by the exchange of goods, and . credits of $150,000,000 to $200,000,000 from the United States. In all, the situation is that of fronting the echo of the situation we had to front last year." J The money sought would be used for relief chiefly in 'Austria and Po land where many thousands of per sons are reported to be facing death from starvation. Both Secretary Glass and Mr. Hoover have expressed belief that speedy relief was absolutely nec essary' In order to prevent a complete social breakdown, particularly in Aus tria, where the situation la reported as : most serious. France, England and Italy, these officials said, have helped to the limit of their resources, but their efforts have been Insufficient Serious concentral Europe and Western Europe and the United States were pointed to, outside of humanltananlsm as Jus tificatlon for' the requested loan. DEATH PENALTY: IN NEW SEDITION BILL ' : (By Associated Press) : WASHINGTON. Jan. , ' 12. A sedition bill, drafted by the judiciary com mittee along the lines . suggested by 'Attorney. General Palmer, and more rtrasUc thantharpassed by the senate f Saturday iwaanor! ; It Is" Intended to reach eltlsensr tut well as aliens who are guilty of treannnTilA a.t1vlHe and wrrnld 1 tmnnkn the death penalty lor sedious agitation resulting, inr1 loss "of life. ' Dlsprovided for persons refusing to testify for fearf!?of jncrlmlnatlnr themCamera Men Try to Get Presidents Photo From Hay Wagon; Are Frustrated (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. Attempts of enterprising motion picture men to obtain figures of President Wilson by ' using the method which resulted in pictures of William Hohensollern, former emperor, reaching the world were frustrated . today by White house" secret service officers. . - The camera ' men concealed themselves in a wagon load of hay which was driven slowly by the white house while the president was on the lawn in his wheel chair. . Before they could get their cameras into action, the . secret service men stopped the wagon and Investigated. After the- photographers had convinc ed the officers that they had not had time to make a picture they weft allowed to go. Newcastle Coal Shortage Averted by Contributions (By Associated Press) NEWCASTLE, Jan. 12. Various Industries have contributed enough coal to ward off the coal shortage that threatened Newcastle s Business activities late last week, it was said today. The city water and light plant has received only three cars of coal since the miners went back to work. NO CHANCE FOR TIA JUANA, SAYS KEARNS !. (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Cal., Jan. 12. Jack Kearns, manager of Jack Dempsey, sees little chance for holding the Deiapsey Carpentier at Tia Juana Mexico. He believes It must go abroad. ' "I can't see a chance in the world of holding the fight at Tia Juana." said Kearns. "Until I went to San Diego last week I thought there was a possibility of holding the bout there, but ftor eoine over the ground personal ly, I came to the conclusion that lower California is doi wie mo. MRS. HOUGH MADE TRUSTEE (Br? Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 12. Mrs. Willi . . a Mourh. of Greenfield, a Re..hii.n tndav was appointed a mem ber of the board of trustees of the tate school for the blind by Governor GoodrlchTsbe succeeds A. CI PilkenMso of Greenfield, a Republican, whose term expired Jan. 1. Mrs. Hough will serve for. four years. Mrs. Hough' is the: first woman appointed on the board of trustees of the blind school.'; -i ; "":'. BRYAN AND WILSON AGREE. CHICAGO, Jan. 12. William Jennings Bryan told reporters today that he and President WUaon , "agree in purpose." :

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Mile. Elvira A'macar - and Baklanoff. Georges CHICAGO, Jan. 12. Mile. Elvira Amazar, the beautiful ' soprano, who caused the arrest of Georges Baklan off, the famous baritone of the Chi cago Opera company, charging , him with bringing her - to America ' five years ago, although he has a wife and seven children in Russia, has herself been taken into custody on a similar warrant. Both singers were released on bond after hearings had been begun.' Assistant Immigration Commissioner Ebey said that full details of the cases would be placed before Secretary of Labor Wilson in Washington, and that if the evidence warrants a recommendation will be made that both be de ported. .- . GLASS AND WILSON 4 i?f ?. ; .,, !"' (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 12v President Wilson today 1 summoned ; Secretary Glass to the white house for a con ference at which it was understood a successor . to Mr. Glass was to be discussed. . An appointment Is expected soon, so Mr. Glass can take his seat in the senate, to which,he was appoint ed,, to succeed .the late senator Martin, of VirginiaMr. Glass is known to favor the se lection of Assistant Secretary LeffingWell. to succeed him, and other officials of the administration have urged Mr. Leffingwell's appointment Reform Organizations Urge World Prohibition (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. In double celebration of the approaching birth of America's first saloonless year and the quarter century anniversary of the international reform bureau, the an nual convention of various national reform societies, which was inaugurat ed yesterday by special "requiems over the body of "John Barleycorn,' today formally convened in session. . Advocacy of world prohibition by i powerful campaign of propaganda, it is expected, will be pressed by leading reformers before the convention. For mulation of a program of future re form, including revision of existing divorce laws, censorship of motion pictures, and suppression of the interstate transmission of horse racing odds, also was . announced. Oh Boy! Sittin' on World Is Last Brest Contingent (By Associated Press) N7W YORK, Jan. 12. The last contingent of troops quartered at the military camp at Brest arrived here to day on the transport George Washing ton. She brought 237 officers, war work ers and civilians, and 615 troops. The George Washington will be turned over to the United States shipping board and will be allocated soon to some steamship company. " Will Hays Greeted by G. 0. P. Men in Frisco (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 12. Repub lican leaders from California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, today greeted Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee, and' -' his party, including several national Re publican women leaders. Mrs. BergdoWs Estate Is Damaged by Flames (By Associated Press) . PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12. The ga rage and stable buildings on the su burban estate of Mrs. Emma Bergdoll, mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. were damaged by fire today to the extent of several thousand dollars. Mrs. Bergdoll called on police for protection. - She , charged ;. that the place was .fired by enemies. The tele phone wires had been cut, she alleged,

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RIMAR1ES FIRST ACTIVITY; LAFUZE WILL RUN .AGAIN

The first real political activity of the '. Republicans and Democrats of Wayne county will take place soon, when the 60 and 90 day polls are taken preceding the May primaries. In the meantime, 'matters requiring attention will be handled by the executive and advisory boards. : - On the Saturday following the pri mary election, at which precinct com mitteemen also will be elected, these officials will meet at 1 o'clock in Richmond to select a county chairman, secretary and treasurer. . Oliver Lafuze. joint representative from Wayne and Union counties in the Indiana general assembly, is a candidate for re-nomination, he said Monday. ., . " ,; '":": Robert G. Tucker, in an article In the Cincinnati .,' Enquirer.- - Sunday, scouts the idea that Senator Watson's friends have agreed to "lie down and roll over," at the request of Governor Goodrich and Chairman Hays. Says Watson Didn't Agree. The correspondent assertB that Sen ator Watson and his friends did not agree at the "harmony meeting" to a plan that virtually would eliminate the senator from a voice in the state organization. " . . John Owen, who has charge of Sen ator Watson's headquarters in Indi anapolis, according to Tucker, is not concealing his purpose to elect county chairmen who are favorable to Watson. ' -.'. - - '- :. Referring to the Sixth district, Tucker says:. "It is understood that an agreement was reached that Walter Boss'srt, oi Liberty, should be re-elected in the Sixth, which is Senator Watson's own district. However, there is a feeling deep among Senator Watson's lieu tenants that Bossert is more friendly to the Goodrich-Hays regime than he is to the senator. "If the senator can control the Sixth and it is conceded that he should be stronger there than elsewhere it is regarded as doubtful whether or not Mr. Bossert will be re-elected. Elliot to Ask Renominatlon. Richard N. Elliott, of Connersvllle, will seek the Republican nomination for representative from the Sixth district, says an announcement sent by him from Washington. He will not make a campaign,' as he believes his official duties in Washington demand his presence there. Political writers In Indianapolis be lieve the gubernatorial race will be one of the most agresslve fought In the state for many years. . Edgar D. Bush proposes to carry his fight on the taj administration into every county. : Ed . Jackson, of Lafayette,,- is con ducting - a quiet . campaign. He - is regarded as being friendly to the Good rich administration..' He is depending pn personal organization to land the Warren E McCray'. of Kentland. has Ms campaign under way. He Intends to speak in every district McCray has taken issue with the state administration on the tax law. ..J. W. Fesler, an Indianapolis attor ney, so ' far has kept silent on state questions. S. A. Haas, formerly a representative of the Republican national committee. Is in charge of his organization work. Friends of .Edward C. Toner, of Anderson, - deny that he at any time has made an effort to revive former alliances with the Progressive party to gain support for his candidacy. Rev. Tressel to Remain With Trinity Church Announcement was made to the con gregation of the Trinity English Lutheran church, by the Rev. Oscar T. F. Tressel, pastor of the church, Sunday morning, that he had returned the call from a church at St. Mary's, Ohio, and would remain with the congregation.' The announcement was made as a result of a conference with the congregation, at which. It was voted unanimously to retain the Rev. Tres sel. The Rev. Tressel has been pastor of Trinity for more than four years. Mrs. Ellen M. Tubesing, 75 Years Old, Is Dead Mrs. Ellen Marie Tubesing, 75 years old, died suddenly Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Kauper, 631 South J street, with whom she had been making her home. She had been a resident of Richmond for more than 50 years, living for a long time on South Tenth street. She had been in failing, health for some time. Early Monday morning members of the family heard her mumbling in her room. She com plained of an attack of indigestion Death came at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. Tubesing had been a member of St. John's Lutheran church since she came to Richmond. ,. Announce ment of the funeral arrangements will be made later. Friends are asked to omit fiowersv j She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Kauper and Mrs. Katherlne Fulle, of Richmond; three sons, Willlam and Harry, of this city, and Edward T., of Sumner, la. Oliver Lafuze in Favor of One-Day Session Oliver Lafuze, Joint representative from - Wayne' and Union counties, has declared himself favorable to the proposed one day session of the Indiana legislature for the purpose of ratifying the women's' suffrage amendment. "I believe that it will be possible to take this " matter up alone at" the present time, and in a one day session, lake necessary action on the proposed amendment," Lafuze said. - ' -. He also declared that he had answered a communication from the womens franchise league, pledging himself in favor of the session. PONICARE ELECTED SENATOR. (By Associated Press) . PARIS. Janl 12. President' Poincare was elected senator for (he department of the Meuse. -

Four of Five Socialists Barred From New York Assembly

Four of the Socialists barred. Left to ALBANY, N. Jan. 12 Speaker Sweet and the other members of the New York assembly responsible for initiating the unseating process of the five Socialist members have received no inkling of what form the defense o the Socialists will take. They emphasize that' it would be impossible for the Socialists to disprove that they are bound to obey the dictates of their party's executive committee, on which it is possible for aliens, enemy aliens and even minors to sit. They seem more determined than ever to go MRS. RAE SUCCUMBS; WAS BORN IN CANADA Mrs. Clara Wells Rae, wife of .the Rev. J. J. Rae, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, died at her home, 218 North Thirteenth , street, at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. Mrs. Rae was born in Brighton, Ontario, Canada, and lived in that country until 13 years ago, when Rev. Rao accepted a pulpit in Chicago. Five years ago the Rev. Rae accepted the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church of this city. Mrs. Rae had been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected, v - She Is survived by her husband, the Rev. J. J. Rae, and one daughter, Mrs. Dr. F. E. Hagie, of this city. Funeral services will be held at 'the home at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and will be-private. The Rev. B. E. Davis, of the Second Presbyterian church, will officiate. The body will be. shipped to Brighton, Canada, where final services and burial viUVb bJd, Friends .may call lqpnday evening , and 'Tuesday toranoonjhnt fr tjeqwsted to - omit flowers. Money In to Defend Suspended Socialists . NEW YORK, Jan. 12 Money to aid in the defense of five Socialists suspended by. the state assembly contin ued to flow into the Socialist party headquarters today. Some check) have come from Democrats and Republicans. It is understood the Socialists will seek to retain Charles E, Hughes to plead their cause before the assembly juuiciary tumimu.ee wcuueuuay. . disapproved the assembly's course last week in a letter to Speaker Sweet. Samuel Seabury, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has volunteered his services. William L. Boyd, 86, Mail Clerk, Pioneer, Succumbs William L. Boyd, 86 years old. died of complications of diseases at his home at 315 National Ave., early Sunday morning. He was one of the pioneer residents of Wayne county, having been born near Williamsburg. ' Over 40 years of his life had been spent in Richmond. For 37 years, he was in' the railway mail service, retiring six years ago on account of poor health. He was a member of the Webb lodge of Masons. Survivors include . four daughters, Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs. W. A. Brown of California, and Miss Martha and Bessie Boyd of this; city; and one son, J. F. Boyd of Carthage, Mo. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Earlham cemetery. Peace Time U. S. Army Is ; Discussed at Conference (By Associated Press) . WASHINGTON, ' Jan. 12 Departmental, and divisional commanders of the army were called in conference today by General 'March, '.the chief of staff, to consider present and projected plans for the peace time army and the policies and operation of the war department and its various parts. At the meetings of the conference, over which Secretary Baker and General March will preside, one - of the principal subjects of discussion is expected to be the relation as it should be established in the army between education and military training. OREGON TAKES UP SUFFRAGE. (By Associated Press) SALEM, Ore., Jan. 12. Action upon t the federal suffrage amendment was the chief purpose of the special ses sion of the Oregon legislature, which assembled today at the call of Governor Ben W. Olcott. Other matters mentioned in the governor's call were amendments to the workmen's compensation act designed to provide increased compensation - to persons made eligible under the law, ; and amendments to the game and fish laws. "'..v. , ' ' '. : ' ON WOOD COMMITTEE . ' (By Associated Press) "; , ' CHICAGO, Jan. 12. Governor J A. A. Burnqulst of Minnesota, announced he had accepted a place as a member of Major - General Leonard Wood's campaign committee." - -

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through with the expulsion proceedings. Assemblymen who have served several terms were predisposed to support the unseating resolution because of grudges they harbor against the Socialists. The " 52 ' members of the assembly, however, considered the resolution with open minds. They were not aware that the Socialists have been a source of irritation for the past three years. During the war the Socialist assemblymen opposed every bill design American Missionary Is Held by Chinese (By Associated Press) PEKING, Wednesday, Jan. 7. Dr. R. A. Shelton, a Christian missionary, was captured by bandits at Laoyokan, near Yunan-Fu, on Jan. 3 and is being held for ransom, according to reports received here. His wife and two daughters who have arrived at YonanFu, say the kidnappers acted under orders of Yaug Tien Fu, a notorious outlaw, who has been operating, with 5.000 followers, in the Koechin mountains. It is 6aid the object of his lawless acts has been to discredit the local governor for refusing to accept the terms of surrender laid down by the bancL The brigands stated they would treat their prisoner -as a guest unless the military was employed to effect his release. Yang Tien Fu is reported to have been educated as a military officer in Japan. : Officials of the American legation here and Chinese authorities are investigating the case. - BOLSHEVIK ENVOY CALLED TO TESTIFY (By .'Associated Press)' WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. Although it was not planned . to hear any witnesses the senate foreign relations sub-committee expected to get 'its Inquiry Into Bolshevik propaganda ' in this country well under way. today. Chaiaman Moses said the meeting today, was called to discuss a method of procedure and that Ludwlg C. A. K. Martens, who claims to be ambassadorth United-StAtea from-the Russian soviet government and whose testimony is epected to be a feature of the Investigation, will not be called as a witness-before tomorrow or perhaps even later. Other members of the "embassy staff" also are expected to be called. Martens first was summoned to appear today but his request for delay in order that he might secure counsel was granted. It was said here that former Senator Thomas Hardwick ,or Georgia, and A. E. Pillsbury, former attorney-general of Massachusetts, had been asked by the Russians to represent them. Santeri Nuorteva . Martens - secretary, in a statement several days ago, promised that the "ambassador" would have some "sensational" facts to lay before .the senate committee in his testimony. - - - . AVALANCHE DESTROYS VILLAGE IN ALPS (By Associated Press) BERNE, . Sunday,' Jan. 11. Porrachia, a village In the Italian Alps, has been buried by an avalanche and man persons are reported to have been killed. Five children of Joseph Walter, were killed at midnight in their home, which was buried by an avalanche near Caltuer In the Verarlberg mountains. The remainder of the family, although injured, was rescued by neighbors. Htavy snowstorms in the Alps have blocked railroads and highways, many villages being isolated. . . CHICAGO NETS 600 IN CRIME DRIVE; ONLY 5 AUTOS TAKEN . fBy Associated Press) CHICAGO,-Jan.. 12. More than 600 alleged - criminals, ' police characters and vagabonds today -were In jails and crlmer in Chicago temporarily had been nullified by ' the police department's two-day drive. Approximately 25 percent of those arrested were identified as "men with records" the police said. For .the first time In many weeks lnot B hold up was reported from noon Sunday until midnight and only five automobiles were stolen. The average had 'keen above 25 street robberies and from 10 to 45 motor cars stolen. r LIEUTCOL. NUTT RESIGNS (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES. Calif, Jan. 12. Lleut.-Col. H. C. Nutt has resigned as general manager of the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad to become president of the Central Europe Coal Commission, it was announced here today. The commission represents Italy, England and France and has charge of all bituminous coal mining and distributing operations In Silesia, the announcement said. ,

ed to lend the state's aid to the national government. They even refused

to arise in their seats during the closing days of the 191S legislature when the "Star Spangled Banner" was played.! At the last session and the session before several resolutions designed to expel them were introduced but never acted upon. In defending his attitude of hostility toward the Socialists. Speaker Sweet remarked that "when you see a cancer cut it out immediately and do not wait for it to sap your strength." MEXICAN FAMILY Lives in vi MEXICO CITY, Jan. 12 Unique in the annals of the earthquake is the experience of . the family of Prof, frandsco Riveros of Barranca Neuva. The quake opened a great chasm in the earth in which their home was engulfed. For more than week members of the family have been living in the bottom of this abyss at least one hundred and forty feet below the surface of-the earth. Surviving neighbors have been low ering them food and water at the im mlnent risk of dislodging rocks which might fall and crush those beneath. Belief is expressed that rain - or new Imprisoned in the abyss. Reports improsined " in the abyss. Reports from the San Miguel district indicate the eruption of the new crater which opened there as a result of the earthquake of the night of Jan. 3, is decreasing in violence. -" A telegram from the mayor ot Chalchicomula, state of Puebla, however, states-that shock, have-been numerous there since the " first ' earthquake and that he. has received information that the towns of Saltillo, Lafragua and Chlchotla near by have been destroyed. Investigators report that in Jalap a 50 persons were killed and 200 Injured by the earthquake.' "Woli" Turns Oat To Be Collie; No Bounty Given For the last two or three weeks farmers living In the vicinity of Greensfork have been bothered by the ravages to their stock by a "wolf" which was said to be roaming about the county. Saturday about 200 farmers organized a hunt and tracked the "wolf" to its death. Monday morning they brought the "wolf's" carcass to the court house to claim bounty. No bounty was paid.' however, as the "wolf" turned out to be a stray collie dog, believed to have been put off a passenger train. Miss King Appointed as Visiting Nurse Pro Tern Miss Bertha King, of Richmond, has been ' appointed temporary visiting nurse, until the services of a public health nurse are available. Miss S. Ethel Clark, secretary of the home service bureau, announced Monday. Miss King, who is a graduate nurse of the Reld hospital, has had experience in visiting nurse work in Dayton, O. TAKE BEST SOMBRERO! LEAVE FAMILY PLATE (By Associated Press) PHOENIX. Ariz.. Jan. 12. Gover nor Thomas Campbell's best sombrero was the only loot robbers who ran sacked his home, obtained last night. They passed up the family plate and overlooked several valuable pieces of Jewelry. Governor Campbell is en route to Washington and other mem bers of the family wer away from home. ' Weather Forecast For Indiana by United ' States Weather Bureau Generally cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Probably rain or snow in extreme north portion. Today's Temperature. Noon . ......21 ' . Yesterday. Maximum ..31 Minimum .13 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Increasing cloudiness tonight and Tuesday. . Probably snow . or rain Tuesday or Tuesday, night. General Conditions Generally fair and cold weather continues over the states east of the Rocky mountains, except along the Atlantic coast. An area ot low barometric, pressure over the northern states promises a change to cloudy weather over this district. It will cause snow or rain within the next 38 hours, but is not expected before Tuesday morning.; Zero weather continues over the Rocky mountain states while it is warmer than usual over the northwest. .

MINERS Oil TAKE RULE OF CUISSION Will Accept Findings " Unreservedly, Says LevTs--Ope-rators Wait to Ask Ten Questions. COMMISSlONlNSVERS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. Bituminous coal miners will accept unreservedly any decision made by the president's coal commission in settlement of the coal strike, John L. Lewis, acting president 'of the United Mine Workers of America, declared at the opening today of the first public hearings of the commission. Mr. Lewis added that the miners' representatives would assist the commission's inquiry. Mr. Lewis' assurance was aiven in

answer to a question by Chairman Henry N. Robinson. Thomas T. Brewster, chairman of the scale committee of the operators, in the central competitive field, replying to the same question by the chairman, said he could make no promise for the operators until the commission had given answers to 10 questions propounded by the operators. Chairman Robinson said the commission would take up the questions and furnish a statement to the operators. The commission then adjourned until tomorrow. Present arrangements provide for hearing John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers' union, and William Green, secretary of the same organization, representing the minerswho recently returned to work pending outcome of the commission's investigation. - While not officially confirmed early today it was said the operators representing the central districts had agreed to participate at least provisionally in the hearing. They had previously declined to subscribe to the proceedings, claiming they had not been consulted before the agreement between Attorney General Palmer and made whereby the striking miners returned to work. . - - EXILES IN SIBERIA r WILL START HOME ' (By. Associated Press) i

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n. J ..uacittu. IU eastern Siberia. The American railway commission which has been directing the operation of the Siberian railroad will come out before that time, it was learned today and as the Czecho-Slovak troops will have been repatriated early next month, the reason of the presences of the American military forces will have been removed. Europe Crying for Fats; Danish Butter Sold in U. S. (By Associated Press) ' NEW YORK. Jan. 12 While Europe Is crying for fats. Danish butter is shipped into the New York market for the first time in five years, dealers here reported today. The first shipment of 112,000 pounds arrived from Copenhagen two weeks ago and It has since been followed by another shipment of 144,480 pounds, with more on the way. Initial wholesale prices ran up to 10 cents a pound, but they have since followed the downward trend of American market, and the butter now Is selling for 64 1-2 or 65 cents a pound. The butter is paid for here in American money, and the high prices received for it by Danish manufacturers because of the differences in exchange rates, which are said to average 20 percent In their favor, is believed to be responsible for the shipment to the local market. PERSHING AT FORT RILEY ' (By Associated Press) FORT RILEY. Kan Jan. 12. Gen. John J. 'Pershine'n sphednl her a. day Included an Inspection of the old cavairy, ana artillery post of Fort Riley, used largely for hospital purnoses durine the war. a. inihmi wttH the . Rotary club ot Junction City. Kan., and an afternoon spent watching an athletic program at Fort Riley. GERMANS PLOT TO SCUTTLE. (By Associated Press) COPENHAGEN. Jan. 12. A nlan schuttle the German warshlna not vet turned over to the allies is being considered by officers of the German navy according to information . received by the Majority Socialist party leaders. A Berlin message quotes Die Freiheit as declaring that a high German officer had so Informed the leaders. . PRINCE OF WALES LEAVES FOR TRIP TO AU8TRXLIA (By Associated Press) - , LONDON, Jan. 12. The Prince of Wales probably will leave England for : Australia about the middle of March on board tho battleship Renown. It is believed he will go by way ot the Panama canaL ' AIRPLANE CRASHES fBy Associated Press) ' Y DOUGLAS, Ariz., Jan. 12. Lieutenant Bruce Strugthers in .an airplane in which he was attempting to make a landing, crashed to the ground. STRANGE MALADY ATTACKS ! OKLAHOMA VILLAGES OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla,, Jan. 12. Five hundred of the 2,000 inhabitants of Shiatook, Okla., . near here, ' have been taken ill with a strange malady which baffles physicians.

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