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CONSPIRACY CHARGE FACED BY NEWBERRY

Senator From Michigan and 1 23 Other Men Go on Trial for Fraud Alleged in His Election.

CHARGES SENSATIONAL

(By Associated Press)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.. Jan. 27

United States Senator Truman H. Newberry and 123 men prominent in Michigan politics went on trial in fed

eral district court here today charged with conspiracy, fraud and corruption

In the 1918 senatorial election. The importance of the issue involved, the prominence of most of the

defendants and the imposing array of

legal talent presaged one of the most notable cases in the legal annals of the state. Of the 135 men indicted by the federal grand jury last November, nine fhave entered pleas of nolo contenbdere, the case of one has been continued owing to iyness, and another, upon whom service has not been obtained, was said to be in South America. ( Twenty-three pleaded not guilty and 101 stood mute when arraigned. Aside from the defendants .135 veniremen, attorneys, court attaches and nine newspaper men, few were, able to gain admittance to the opening sessions of the trial and the little courtroom of Judge C. W. Session had to be rearranged to seat these. The possible duration of the trial .was variously estimated at from. four weeks to two months. . Both the government and the defense were expected to call several hundred witresses. Some delay at the outset was seen, by a few observers in the intimation that defense attorneys planned to challenge the regularity of the court's method of examining prospective Jurors, before the venire had been called together by means of a questionnaire. Attorneys connected with the case, however, admitted that hope of a favorable ruling on such a motion was slight in view of the fact that Judge Sessions himself directed the interrogations. The first witnesses to be called it was said, haxe been summoned from Washington and New York. United States Senator Truman H. Newberry and 134 other men were charged. with corruption, fraud and - conspiracy by the federal grand Jury, which Investigated the senatorial election of 1918. When the indictments were returned Nov. 30, last. United States District Judge C. W. Sessions, who assembled the Jury, indicated that evi- . dence obtained by the inquisitors dis0 closed that between $500,00 and $1,000,000 had been expended fraudulently in connection with the election. The indicted men include every member of the committee that conducted the Newberry campaign, and the Btate, county and municipal officials in virtually every county from Lake Superior to the Ohio border. The conclusions of the grand Jury were embodied in two blanket indictments. They charged violation of both federal and state laws by the use of sums of , money far in excess of legitimate expenses .in the campaign; and violation of the federal corrupt practices act, which penalizes payment of money to voters. Use of the mails "to defraud all 1he people of Michigan" was further charged against the campaign com

mittee. More1 than $100,000 of the

contributed fund, it charged, was converted to the personal use of the campaign managers. Allege Candidate Was Paid.

James W. Helme, former state dairy

and food commissioner, who opposed Henry Ford for the Democratic nomination in the senatorial primary, another clause of the indictment alleged,

was compensated by the Newberry organization for making the primary race. The alleged purpose was to prevent Democratic voters from "lin

ing up with Ford in the Republican primary. Attached to the indictments was a

list of more than two score "overt acts." These contained charges that a number of those indicted had given

rewards ranging from promises of a "good job" to payments of sums ranging from $5.00 to $2,750 in "return for support in the Newberry campaign. One country editor was alleged to have received a ton of print paper. The grand jury investigation was conducted by Frank C. Dailey, of Indianapolis, former United States attornyey for Indiana. It was ordered by the department of justice, Oct. 18, and was based, it was announced, on complaints filed with the department, "and also published charges of corruption" made by Lieutenant-Governor Dickinson, of Michigan, and by others." Senator Newberry and 13 of the men who directed the campaign work in 1918, appeared before Judge Sessions Dec. 8. and on the advice of counsel, stood mute. This was done, it was explained, that the validity of the indictments might be challenged later, should it be decided to attack them. The right to raise technical questions, it was stated would have ben sacrificed by pleas of not guilty. Senator - Newberry and each of the thirteen men who appeared with him were held in bonds of $10,000 each, and $5,000 on the first and second indictments respectively. The maximum penalty for the offenses charged is a fine of $10,000 and two years imprisonment.

Older Than Illinois

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Mrs. Mary Ann Potter.

Mrs. Mary Ann Potter, of Dwight,

111., will be 105 years old, Feb. 23, and

a great celebration in her honor is being planned. She came to Rlinois when a little child, and has lived there ever since. She still owns the

farm which her parents homesteaded

NUMBER OF GASES WANES IN CHICAGO;

DEATH LIST HIGHER

(By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 27 Health officials today found ray of hope in the influenza situation despite predicting at the same time that death from that disease and pneumonia reported today probably would surpass the high record, 166, established yesterday. Deaths yesterday they said were last week's harvest, new cases of Influenza on three . days going above 2,000. The doctors pointed to a drop yesterday to 1.616 new cases, of .influenza and 367 of pneumonia, as indicating that the attack of the disease was waning. A shortage of trained nurses which had handicapped health authorities in their efforts to control the epidemic was relieved today by the announcement that 13,000 Red Cross nurses trained during the war had been requested to report for duty. The Red Cross also announced that 1,400 children trained for sick room duty were available and that 3,00 women had been released from staff duties to help combat the spread of influenza and pneumonia.

WAR AWARD LISTS

ARE SENT TO BOARD; DANIELS TO APPEAR

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. A list of 114 naval officers designated by Sec

retary Daniels to receive war service decorations without action by the

Knight board, was transmitted by the secretary today to Chairman Hale of the senate naval affairs committee, which is investigating the whole subject of naval awards. It supplements a list of enlisted men sent to the committee yesterday. The list of officers showed eight distinguished service medals were awarded by the secretary on his own initiative. The recipients included Rear Admiral William S. Benson, chief of operations during the war; Rear Admiral W. L. Capps, a member of the war industries board, and Thomas A. Edison, president of the naval consulting board. The others with the exception of that awarded to Lieutenant Commander Daniel T. Ghent, who commanded the transport Antilles when she was sunk by a submarine Oct. 17, 1917, went to officers who directed the mine sweeping operations in the North Sea. Of the 106 navy crosses, 90 were awarded to officers who served with the mine sweeping forces that cleaned up the North Sea barrage. This work the secretary explained was not completed in time to permit consideration

of suitable awards by the Knight

board. The remaining navy crosses

went to transport commanders, submarine, destroyer and aviation offic

ers. Secretary Daniels will appear before

the committee on Friday when the Inquiry in the decoration awards is re

sumed, the date having been changed

from Thursday at the secretary's re

quest.

Americans Hold Russ R. R. in Teeth of Bolsheviki; March 15 Debarkation Date

(By Associated Press) VLADIVOSTOK, Jan. 27. American army authorities believe it will be March 15, before the last American soldiers and Red Cross workers are out of Siberia. Orders have been sent

khat all American women be hurried

out of the trans-Baikal, which is in the path of the advancing Bolshevik army that has moved steadily eastward along the trans-Siberian railroad and now seems to be nearing Irtutck. Rear guard Red Cross units are reported at Chita, a city just north of the Manchurian border, where the Amur valley branch of the trans-Siberian Joins the main line, which the '27th nUlted States infantry is holding at Verkhnie-Udinsk west of Chita. Soldiers of the 27th are still in possession of the armored train captured near Verkhnie-Udinsk on Jan. 10, from

; Russian troops belonging to one of

uenerat beinenoff s commands. Two

Americans were killed in this fight which was caused by the independent action of a station master who is alleged to have been intoxicated at the time.

,s JUGO SLAVS ACCEPT 1 (By Associated Press) v BERNE, Switzerland, Jan. 27 A Belgrade dispatch says that the Jugoslav government has decided to accept the Allied ultimatum with regard to settlement of the Adriatic contro-vrv.

Witnesses Testify Against

Kansas Striking Miners

PITTSBURGH, Kans. Jan. 27 The

first application of the new Kansas Industrial Court Law was made here today. Attorney General Richard J.

Hopkins is this morning examining seven witnesses to the strike of 400 miners of the Western Coal Companies, who quit work yesterday in protest against the new law. The examination was not public. While the seven miners were testifying, their fellow miners were back at work.

10,000 Miles to Wed

Miss Beryl Baldy.

Miss Beryl Baldy, daughter of Alfred Baldy, member of the New Zealand parliament, is travelling 10,000 miles to become the bride of Gilbert A. Worrall of New York, formerly a representative of an American auto firm. He met Miss Baldy in Australia two years ago, when he rescued her from drowning after she had been rendered helpless by a piece of driftwood.

VESSEL AND 7 MEN ARE MISSED IN ICE; AIRPLANE SEARCHES (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 27. Owners of the small steamer Sydney O. Neff today planned to use airplanes in searching for the craft which was swept out into the lake with breaking ice packs

after having been held prisoner more

than a week. An all night search by coast guards and lighthouse keepers with powerful searchlights failed to

locate the vessel.

To the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of six men, five of whom were members of the Neff's crew, who tried to reach the boat by walking four miles over breaking ice, today was added that of a seventh man. Nothing has been heard from Edward Williams, a photographer, since he started for the Neff. Whether all seven reached the Neff or fell into open water between the ice floes probably would not be known coast guards said, until the Neff was spoken. The keeper of the four-mile crib said that he failed to see the men arrive at the boat, despite a careful watch with long range glasses. A driving snow storm obscured his vision for a short time, however, he said. The Neff was carried out Into the

lake by a strong southwest wind, and-I

it was believed she was driven along the shore. It also was thought that she would be able to free herself from the breaking ice and probably' make some port north of Chicago. The Neff carries no passengers. Her crew numbered 18.

"Blue Devil" Deputy

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Colonel Fahry.

Colonel Fahry of the famous French "Blue Devils" and former chief of staff of Marshal Joffrp. wm rprpntlv

elected deputy of the first sector of mttee. to the refusal of the Republi-

ultimatum is served by hitchcock Will Carry Fight on Nation League and Treaty Back to Floor of Senate, if no Compromise is Made. DOOR !S NOT CLOSED

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 Notice was served on Republican leaders of the senate today by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, the Administration spokesman, that unless compromise negotiations on the peace treaty were continued, he would carry the fight to the senate floor by moving to take the treaty up there. The notice was given in renlv of the

informal Democratic Compromise corn-

Paris. He is now managing editor of

Intransigeant."

FARMERS TO STAGE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Amember8Hirp:d'rfve,'flvll) beJjSnt

auciea oy tne wayne uonnty farmers Federation during the week of Feb. 8 to 14, as a result of action taken at the afternoon session of the board of directors of the organization Monday. Arthur Curme was named chairman of a committee to arrange plans. There are at least 850 members now and the association plans to have a 100 per cent organization of farmers of the county. No action was taken on the $200,000 guaranty fund, it being thought advisable that the matter should be postponed until after the .membership drive. Wayne county's quota is $3,000. Wayne Adams, national director of the American Farmers' Association, will address a meeting of the Washington Township Farmers' Association at Milton, Friday afternoon on the work of a farmer's organization.

CAN'T EMPLOY LAWYERS. (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Jan. 27. Senate Democrats succeeded again today in tlocking efforts of Chairman Hale of the committee investigating Naval decorations to bring to a vote a resolution authorizing the committee to employ counsel. A motion for immediate consideration was defeated 30 to 25, Senators Borah and Sherman, Republicans, joining with the Democrats in opposition. Senator Hale indicated that he would continue his efforts to have the resolution taken from the calendar.

NEW YORK HIT BY STORM (By Associated Press) NEW YOFK, Jan. 27 Transportation in New York was crippled early today by a severe sleet storm. Electric trains from outlying districts were hours late and service on the elevated and trolle. lines was considerable below normal. As a result many thousands of persons were late for work. Streets and sidewalks were aglare of ice, making the walking perilous. Weather sharps said the storm was the worst of its kind since 1902.

MAY MANDATE ARMENIA. PARIS, Jan. 27. In case the United States refuses to accept a mandate for Armenia It may. be given Holland, according to" a .despatch' from" The Hague to the Matin, quoting rumors ia that city.

DEATH OF GARRIGUS GREAT LOSS-METZGER

High tribute was paid by William F. Metzger, of Cambridge City, commander of the Indiana department, G. A. R., to Captain Milton Garrigus, of Kokomo, who died at his home there Sunday night. Mr. Metzger and Captain Garrigus have been close friends for B0 years, and have been active in G. A. R. work since that organization ccame into being at the close of the civil war. "Although I did not serve during the war with him, we have been close friends for more than fifty years," Mr. Metzger said. "I know Milton Garrigus as one of the organization's most Intelligent men, a man of high mind and clear thought, and his death is a great loss to the rapidly thinning ranks of veterans.. "Captain Garrigus has been an active member of the Grand Army since it was organized, and was conscientious in his efforts to promote the interests of the organization." .

Cold Weather Expected to Counter-Attack; Conditions Are Normal Again in City

N. Y. ASSEMBLYMEN ATTACK SOCIALIST'S RKDRDS IN WAR

(By Associated Press) ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 27. Counsel for the assembly judiciary committee investigating charges of disloyalty SKainste-lrrC' assemblymen indicated that their trial today the line of Its attack. After reading into the records a clause from the National constitution of the Socialist party, calling for expulsion from the party of members voting to appropriate funds for military or naval purposes, John B. Stanchfleld, committee , attorney, referred to the oath of office taken by the five assemblymen and then read from the New York state constitution an article specifying that It shall be the duty of the legislature to provide funds for maintenance of the militia. May Call Federal Agents. While it is reported the prosecution will turn to the joint legislative committee, ' investigating radicalism for most of its munitions, it also has indicated its intention to call federal agents to the stand. Already seven witnesses have been heard and a score of exhibits introduced.

In meeting this attack the defense will be led by Seymour Stedman, of Chicago. Morris Hilquit, chief counsel, who directed operations last week has been forced to return to Saranac Lake because his health, and Is not expected to reach Albany at least before the end of this week. A fourth effort in the house to reseat the quintet failed last night when a memorial from the New York City Bar association, opposing the suspension, was introduced. President's Ball Lodged In Hotel's Bridal Saite (By Associated Press) MONTGOMERY. Ala., Jan. 27. Lodged in the bridal suite of a local hotel. Lavender's Lord, pure bred shorthorn bull formerly owned by President Wilson is ready for the auction tomorrow, an event of the annual convention of the Southern Cattlemen's association. The animal brought $10,000 at a Red Cross auction in Birmingham in 1918.

LAWYERS WORKING TO COMPROMISE IN SHIRK CO. CASE

Attorneys for the Richmond Commercial club and for the Shirk Refrigerator company were trying to reach an agreement on the case Tuesday afternoon at Newcastle. The case was scheduled for trial in the Henry circuit court Tuesday morning. Indications were, said dispatches, that the case would be settled, and that it would not come to trial. Negotiations looking toward a compromise in the case were under way Saturday and Monday, although terms were not made public.

SIMS "POLITICIAN" DECLARES BYRNES

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. Rear Admiral Sims, a leading figure in the naval decorations controversy, and in

the pending senate investigation of

the navy's conduct of the war, was vigorously attacked today in the house by Representative Byrnes, Democrat, South Carolina. Declaring that if the admiral was admonished by high naval officials not

to let tne British pull the wool over

his eyes, as he testified recently before the senate naval decorations committee he violated a confidence in

making the instructions public. Repre

sentative Byrnes said he deserved "the condemnation of every American

and a dishonorable discharge from the

navy.

characterizing Admiral Sims as a

! hyphenated politician Mr. Byrnes

cnargea tnat wnen serving as com

mander of Americal naval forces in

European waters during the .war he

had "libelled the army and depreciat

ed" the work of the navy, and had

urged that the United States leave

the control of the seas to Great Brit

ain.

Sorry," Say Canners, "Bat H. C. L Mast Go Higher

MEREDITH, EDITOR IS NOMINATED FOR AGRICULTURAL HEAD

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. Edwin T. Meredith, of Iowa, editor of "Successful Farming" will be named Secretary of Agriculture, to succeed Secretary Houston, who is to become Secretary of the Treasury in the place of Carter Glass. Mr. Meredith, who is at Miami, Fla.,

telegraphed the White House today ac-

cans to compromise on Article X, of

the league of nations Covenant. Out of the discussion which folowed. came an agreement for the bipartisan committee to meet again Thussday. Thus the door to compromise was not entirely closed. Senator Hitchcock agreed that meantime he would not move for peace action. He did not indicate that the Democrats would receed from their position and Senator Lodge, the Republican leader, said after the conference that the Republican conferees had not changed their stand against compromise on Article X and the Monroe Doctrine. Talked to President. Before he went to the conference. Senator Hitchcock was in communica tion with the white house but it did not develop how far the president might be in accord with the proposed

compromise reservations as made Dabft i i . "

"IV V V. A JU A V J V- (A fc? VIM . - and his hom ia in T)m Mninps f"C by the senate leader.

fore starting "Successful Farming" he ' Republicans decared the Democrats

was the publisher of the Farmer's; 7 ere amaea ana were playing

Tribune. He was a candidate for the

United States Senate in 1914 and for governor of Iowa in 1916. President Wilson was expected to send the nominations of both Mr. Houston and Mr. Meredith to the senate today. As soon as Secretary Houston qualifies, Mr. Glass will take his seat In the senate to succeed the late Senator Martin, of Virginia.

Taxpayers of County Gain 1,800 iwThree Years There are now approximately 1,800 more tax payers in Wayne county than there were three years ago, according to statistics obtainable in the county treasurer's office. "Probably the greatest factor in this Increase is because of the large number of taxpayers, heretofore classed as delinquents, who have paid their back taxes and are meeting the installments regularly," Ed Weidner, county treasurer, said Tuesday. "The present wave of prosperity is also partially responsible. "People have also begun to realize more and more the necessity of a better city," he continued. "In doing this they realize that it is necessary that the city and county administrations have sufficient funds, which ;an be raised only by- axation.

(By Associated Press) CLEVELAND. O., Jan. 27. Higher food prices for 1920 were predicted todav. bv delpeatps to thf loint nonvpn-

tion of the national canner3 associa-jthe committee copies of instructions tion, the canning machinery and sup-;from tne Russian soviet government

Dues association ana the national can- uuuei uc uvaallu6-

COMMITTEE ORDERS RECORDS OF MARTENS

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 27. The senate Investigating committee, before

which Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, "Am

bassador" from soviet Russia, has been testifying as to his activities in the United States, adjourned its sessions until Thursday. Adjournment was-taken primarily to permit Martens to examine his records with the view of submitting to

ned foods and dried fruit brokers association. "The canners have honestly and earnestly striven to reduce the cost of

The committee demanded the docu

ments despite protest from Martens' counsel that it might disclose the code

in which the soviet foreign office com-

Weather Forecast

Although the cold spell has apparently beat a retreat, according to the eovernment weather forecast, it will

orobably make a strong counter-at-l

tack. The thermometer read 40 above' Maximum " 36

For Indiana by United States Weather Bureau Cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday. Probably local snows in north portion. Teday's Temperature. Noon .40

Yesterday.

at Tuesday noon's reading. The high

est point reached Monday was 36 above at 1 p. m. Another cold wave is on the way, however. Only blackish slush prevailed Tuesday, where Sunday, wide sheets of ice were in evidence. The government has issued a flood warning. The Whitewater has not begun to rise but the Ohio river has reached the danger mark of 50 feet at Cincinnati. Local garage men report record sales in auto wheels, many machines skidding on the ice and tearing off wheels. Several minor accidents have resulted from the same cause, but no one has been injured. Street car service was normal Tuesday morning, although several motormen report difficulty in keeping on schedule, owing to trucks and wagons getting caught in the ruts along the street car right-of-way. One motorman said he was delayed 15 times Monday op this account.

Minimum 10

For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Unsettled and colder tonight and Wednesday. Below freezing tonight

General Conditions A storm of small size is now crossing the lakes and severe cold weather continues over the northwestern states and also over all of Canada. One cold wave continues over the far northeast with temperatures 40 below zero in parts of Termont and Maine. The Influence of the northwestern cold wave will be feTt over this district with falling temperature tonight, putting a check on the present thaw. A storm also is over the west which will cause unsettled conditions to prevail during the next 36 hours and a possibility of a little snow. High temperatures are rejvrted over Colorado, 60 above at Denver and between 56 and 60 In Kansas, but temperatures are rapidly falling to zero over Minnesota, Iowa. Wisconsin and Michigan.

production" Frank Gorrell of Wash- municated with Martens. The request ington secretary of the canners as-1 for the Instructions followed the statesociation declared in reviewing the ment of Martens that he never had and work toward more wholesome foods in had never becn ordered by his governthe association's laboratories "but the ,ment to sPrpad soviet propaganda in

fir time until they could formulate a

program they . knew ' the president would support. "On the Democratic side it was said the suggestion for further meetings came from Republicans, whom, they declared were not in accord on the question of taking up the treaty to the senate. " " Senators of the irreconcilable group indictaed today that they would support any move to bring the treaty Tip for debate, declaring discussion would strengthen their case before the country. ' Under the proposed compromise as made public by Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, the acting Democ ratio leader, the senate would declare by reservation that the United States would not employ the economic boycott, or its armed forces to preserve the territorial integrity of any other country unless congress acted in each specific case.

year 1920 faces them with probably price increases over those of 1919. Economic solvency compels the industry to recognize these conditions." Lack of production, inflated currency and riotous extravagance of the newly rich were blamed for the high cost of living.

375,000 Austrian Prisoners Die in the Camps of Siberia (By Associated Press) GENEVA, Jan. 27. Nearly 375,000 of the 500,000 Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war taken by Russians have

."perished in Siberia from smallpox and

typus according to Vladivostok advices to international Red Cross headquarters here. The rest were kept alive only by the efficient work of Japanese, American and English doctors who have been assigned to different towns along the trans-Siberian railroad. East of Lake Raikal, Chinese physicians are also helping but the work is difficult owing to the Bolshevik invas-sion.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES' TO VIENNA. (By Associated Press) -BERNE, Jan. 27. Twenty oar loads of medical . supplies passed through this city late last week for Vienna, having been sent by the American Red Cross. , r

the United States with the view of

overthrowing the government, and

had worked only to secure recognition by the United States of the so

viet government of Russia.

Former Senator Hardwick, of Georgia, attorney for the soviet bureau, promised the committee to submit either the originals of the actual governmental instructions or sworn translations.

ARMY BILL WOULD CUT DOWN EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 Although Chairman Wadsworth announced he probably would not report the measure today because other matters are pending, it was not believed the new army reorganization bill ordered favorably reported yesterday by the senate military committee, would be called up in the senate before next week. The bill, designed to create a permanent military policy, provides for compulsory military training for boys between the ages of 18 and 21 inclusive, this provision having been included by a nine to five vote of the committee late yesterday. The bill as finally agreed upon, its sponsors claim, will cut In half the annual expenditures for the military establishment. It is radically different from the reorganization bill submitted by the war department but is virtually the same form reported from the subcommittee. Besides the compulsory training feature it provides for the establishment of one army to- be divided into a citizen army composed of men who have received compulsory training, a standing army consisting of 280,000 enlisted men and 18,000 officers, and the national guard. Specific provision prohibits the citizen army being called, to the colors except In case of war. All youths who have undergone the four months' training would be placed on the reserve list but would be subject to two weeks training annually. During training their dependents would receive allowances similar to those now provided under the . war risk insurance act.

Ridenoar Asks $10,000 Damages in Preble Court EATON, O., Jan. 27. Alleging that because of carelessness and negligence on the part of the Liberty and Camden Power company, an electrical transmission line operated by it became crossed with a telephone line and was responsible for injuries sustained by him, Leslie Ridenour, Israel township, has filed suit here in the courts against the power company for $10,000 damages. When the telephone on the farm of Riley Kingery. where he worked, got out of order, Ridenour avers he went into, the dooryard to shake the wires, thinking maybe they were touching somewhere. An electrical shock knocked him to the ground and he avers his hands were deeply burned, head injured and hearing impaired. He since then has been unable to work, he alleges. He received his inuries Oct. 25, 1919, according to his complaint.

Prince Hires Ex-Service Men as His Male Servants (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 27. The Prince of Wales has set an example by employing only ex-service men as male servants in bis new bachelor home, York House. One of the footmen wears a wound stripe and the military medal; another has the Mons star. All the men servants in the establishment have war ribbons. It is likely that the custom of permitting men servants to wear war ribbons with their livery will be followed in many private bouses.. London clubs are already taking up the idea. ,

COAL COMMISSION RESUMES (By Associated Press) ; , WASHINGTON. Jan. 27 The coal commission appointed by " President Wilson to find a basis for settling the controversy between the bituminous miners and operators was prepared today to resume bearings' after a sis day recess. Both the operators and miners have compiled voluminous data bearing on their cases.