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RICHMOND, IND., THUPwSDAY EVENING, JAN. 29, 1920

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HEARING TIES SOCIALISTS TO RED DOCTRINE Speech of Debs, Praising Len-

ine and Trotzky, Read at

Hearing of Suspended New York Assemblymen.

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New Gibbet Members

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(By Associated Press) ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 29. Eugene V. Debs's "last speech before his voice "was silenced" by penitentiary sentence of 10 years for violating the espionage act, was read into the record today at the trial of the five suspended Socialist assemblymen being tiled by the assembly judiciary committee on charges of disloyalty. In his speech, made before Socialists in Cleveland last March,' Debs declared he spoke as a Socialist, a Revolutionist and a Bolshevist; praised Lenine and Trotzky as "the greatest statesmen in the modern world," tend expressed defiance of the laws of frhe country and the supreme court. - The speech was distributed in pamt&Met form by "the city committee of Mhe Socialist party of Greater New EYork," according to the prosecution. Testimony before the joint legislative committee investigating radicalism of Li. C. A. K. Martens, Russian (Soviet "ambassador" .to the United Ktates, which the committee admitted gesterday over objection by the defense, is being printed so that it may fbe submitted to the Socialist attorneys and both Bides may pick out (portions they desired placed in eviWence". This Is expected to save two or three days which would be required lo introduce the entire testimony. The five suspended assemblymen said today that they would not attend the governor's reception at the executive mansion tonight although they lad been invited. Governor Smith, speaking as a "private citizen" and not in his official capacity, has condemned the manner 1n which the quintette were summarily suspended without first being tried but Assemblyman Charles Solomon explained that neither he nor the other defendans would be present tonight, as it has not been the custom of the Socialist delegation in the past to attend such functions.

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City Born Children Have Five Times the Chance to . ''Upe as Country Babies

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 29. The "poor little child" who has the misfortune to be born in the city has just five

rr times as good a chance of reaching

J3 maturity as his country cousin, ac- , fording to Dr. Thomas D. Wood, of teachers college. New York. Speaking before a teachers' conference in Belvidere, N. J., yesterday Dr. Wood cited figures base" on a purvey of 600,000 children to support his contention. The figures showed country children to lead city children In teeth defects, defective tonsils, adenoids, malnutrition and breathing delects. "Ignorance, prejudice and lack of health supervision," were given by L)r. Wood as the principal causes of oor health in the country.

Edwin T. Meredith, above, and David F. Houston.

Edwin T. Meredith is the newest member of President Wilson's cabinet. He was named secretary of agriculture in the shift made in the cabinet to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Carter Glass, secretary of the treasury. Glass enters the senjfte. David F. Houston, who has been secretary of agriculture, becomes secretary of the treasury. Meredith, a Tes Moines man, is editor and publisher of Successful Farming. He is 54 years old.

ALBERT GILCHRIST DIES AT FT. WORTH Albert Seaton Gilchrist, 27 years old, died of typhoid fever in St. Joseph's Informary, Ft. Worth, Texas, Thursday morning. He was a son of Mrs. Cora A. Gilchrist, 102 North Sixteenth street. His father, the late Rev. Alexander Gilchrist, formerly was pastor of Reid Memorial church. Gilchrist was in the automobile business in Ft. Worth. He had been ill about yo days. Word received by relatives II Vednesday said he was improving. He spent the Christmas holidays and was accompanied to Ft. Worth by h's sister, Ruth, who with

his mother survive him. Miss Gilchrist was with him at the time of his death. The body probably will arrive Friday evening and funeral arrangements

will be announced later. Gilchrist was a newspaper reporter before he entered the automobile business, working on the local papers, the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Indianapolis News. He enjoyed a large circle of friends in this city. Possessed of a congenial temperament and a friendly disposition, Gil-

Jchrist was very popular during his

residence in Richmond. He was considered a highly successful automobile salesman and was identified with one of the large companies of the country.

Ed. Weidner Favors Hoover, He Tells World Ed. J. Weidner, Wayne county treasurer, in a letter to the New York World, voices his sentiments In favor of Herbert Hoover, as next president, provides he runs on an independent ticket. The letter follows: "To the Editor of the World: I am with you for Mr. Hoover as our next president but he must be nominated on an independent ticket. As you know, the people of this county are tired of the two old parties; they are riding, in the same old boat. "I have been a Republican all my life and fought hard in 1912 when my county (Wayne) was the strongest Progressive county in United States. An independent ticket at this time will bring together all factions, as we do know there is a big gap between capital and labor. Now is the time for thinking men to get together."

G. W. GENN, PRINTER, SUCCUMBS AT HOME

Clarence W. Genn, 58 yeaes old, one of the well-known men of Richmond and a veteran printer, died early Thursday at his home, 120 South Tenth street, after an illness of several weeks. Few men in Richmond connected with the newspaper or printing business were as widely known among citizens in general or among the leadin e Drinters of Indiana. He had been

associated since early manhood with newspapers and job printing establishments here and also was a leader in the affairs of the typographical union. Mr. Genn was a native of Laurel, Ind., and learned the printers' trade in boyhood. He was employed in Connersville and was connected with the composing room of the Indianapolis Journal. He later came to Richmond and when the Richmond Telegram estab

lished a daily issue in the early eighties, Mr. Genn was selected as foreman, leaving the position to become foreman of the J. M. Coe Printing company's composing room. He held this position to the time of his death. For many years he was secretary of Richmond Typographical union and was recognized because of his unusual ability as leader in the affairs of this organization. He also was secretary of Hokendaqua Tribe of Red Men. Besides his wife, two children, Merle J. Genn, of Muncie, and Lee Genn, of Dayton, O., survive, as well as two brothers, John and William, and one sister, Mrs. Alma Osborn.

FLU CASES LEAP UP IN NUMBER; REPORTS FROM CAPITAL SHOWS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 29. Steady spread of influenza over the country was Indicated by reports to the health service today from state and city health officers. No marked Increase in any particular locality, however, was noted. Cases reported from 23 states and the District of Calumbia for the week ending Jan. 24, number 27,241, an increase of more than 23,000 over the week before. Officials explained that the total reported probably was far below the actual number of cases existing. Deaths from influenza during the week ended Jan. 24, in 30 cities, totalled 467, an increase of 396 over the week before, while deaths from pneumonia were 945, a decrease of 75 from the total of the week before. NEW YORK, Jan. 29. Analysis of the 19,763 cases of influenza reported to the New York health department, since the present epidemic began, shows that the disease is very evenly divided between the sexes. Statistics made public today by Dr. Louis J. Harris, director of the bureau of preventable diseases, shows that 9,896 males and 9,867 females were victims of the disease. While the number of cases reported yesterday 5,598 exceeded the daily record in the epidemic last year by 208,' the death rate was considerably lower and physicians generally agreed that the cases this year are much milder than last winter.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 29. Infulenza is becoming so wide-spread in large sections of the conutry, especially from Chicago and New York, that it is interferring seriously with rail

way traffic, according to Walker D. Hines, director general of the railroads,, who was here to address the annual banquet of the Transportation club.

FARMERS PUSH R. R. RETURN Tn OWNERS

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. Representatives of five big farmers' organizations met here today to prepare memorials to President Wilson and congress asking for the immediate return of the railroads to private control and the prompt enactment of legislation to meet present conditions. Protests against representation heretofore made that the farmers favor continuing government control for at least two years were made by delegates. The conference was called by W. I. Drummond, of Kansas City, chairman of the board of governors of the InterJ national Farm congress, and T. C. Atv0eson, of the National Grange, was Vlected chairman. Organizations represented included besides the International Farm congress, the National Farmers' congress, the National Grange, the American

Federation of Farmers' Bureaus, and j cause Europe wants some sort of the National Farmers' union. Dele- j united Russia," he continued. "

gates said these organizations had a membership of 4,000,000. . i Aliens, Held in Raids, Fight Deportation (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. Three out of every four aliens awested in recent anti-radical raids and held for deportation proceedings already have obtained counsel and are making a legal fight, Commissioner-General Caminetti of the Immigration bureau, said today. Modifications in regulations as an

nounced yesterday by Secretary Wil

Georgian Premier Indicts Allies for Rass. Policy TIFLIS, Jan. 29 Europe's refusal to consider the real facts regarding conditions in Russia has in effect aided the Bolsheviki in gaining the control they today enjoy, said M. Jordania, premier of the republic of Georgia to the Associated Press here today. He pointed out there were three great forces in Russia the Bolsheviki, the anti-Bolsheviki, and the nationalists. The last, he said, was made up of peoples who wish to be free from the other two. "A three sided civil war is going

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this united Russia, Europe hopes to re-establish the old regime and therefore has persistently refused to help the small nationalities since as ourselves and Ukraine. Had we been given arms, Bolshevism would long ago have been put down. "We fought the Bolsheviki, we fought Denikine and now our republic is hoping for recognition from the peace conference.

New Tax Blanks for Personal Assessments on March I art Received New forms for the assessment of personal property of the county which will be started by township assessors and their deputies March 1, were received by County Auditor Brooks Thursday. The new list is more detailed and embraces many more articles than heretofore. For example, household goods and farm implements, which were formerly one separate classification, now have 39 sub-articles each. . A form has been prepared for firms that are not incorporated. The form is similar to that used by the corporation firms, which has also undergone several changes. All statements made to the assessor will be treated confi

dentially, all assessors to be sworn to secrecy.

941 13. S. Firms Ready To Trade With Russia, Says "Ambassador" Martens (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 Ludwig C. A. K. Martens, unrecognized ambassador to the United States from soviet Russia, resumed his testimony

today before the senate committee in

vestigating Bolshevist propaganda. In advance of his testimony Martens transmitted the names of 941 American concerns, which he claimed

NEWBERRY JURY MAY BE CHOSEN IN WEEK

(By Associated Press) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 29 With eight prospective jurors passed for cause when court opened today, predictions were heard that the jury which will decide the innocence or guilt of Senator Truman H. Newberry and 123 assistants charged with violation of the election laws, might be completed by the end of the week, attorneys for both the prosecution and defense expressed satisfaction at the progress made on the first day of examination of veniremen. Judge Clarence. W, Sessions, presiding, ruled that the prosecution was entitled to six peremptory challenges and the defense 10. Such challenges wilHnot be exercised, however, until 12 men have been passed for cause. This stage was expected to be reached late today. " Questions put to the veniremen dealt chiefly with their political affiliations and activities and the source of their knowledge of the case.

CZECH HEAD GAVE UP KOLCHAK, REPORT

(By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 29 Admiral Kolchak's surrender to Siberian revolutionists was authorized by General Janin "of the Czecho-Slovak army who was placed In command of all allied troops west of Irkutsk on Jan. 19, by Kolchak's order says a Harbin dispatch to the Daily Mail. A profound sensation was caused throughout the far east by the report that Kolchak had given up, says the message, which was filed at Harbin on Monday, and one Russian general has challenged General Janin to a duel, while officers under the command of General Semenoff have formed a league the slogan of which is "have Janin's blood." General Janin's explanation is awaited, but it is known that Czech

on the situation at Irkutsk

Italian Steel King Has Charming Family

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50 PERSONS ESCAPE DEATH IN CAR SMASH Passengers of Interurban Miraculously Escape Serious Injury When Car Turns Over.

Madame Ansaldo and her children. Madame. Ansaldo, wife of the steel king of Italy, is one of the most popular hostesses in Italian social circles and is known for her beauty. The two children of Ansaldo and Madame Ansaldo are said to be exceptionally interesting. Ansaldo was decorated by the king of Italy for valuable services rendered during the war.

FEDERAL AGENTS GUARD BOOZE (By Associated Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 29. Prohibition agents today were put on board the Fteamship Yarmouth to guard against

the removal of a cargo of whisky val-

were williner to do business with

Soviet Russia At tho last sosoinn nf 1 reports

the committee he announced that!wnich have been telegraphed to Gen-

about 1,000 firms in the United States eraI Janin at eriiiinie-uainsK mwere ready to sell goods to the soviet duced him to consent to Kolchak s surgovernment render. The Czechs claim the choice The list of business concerns named : between surrendering one man hv thP Russian HistrihutPd nvAr and a conflict in which they were like-

32 states and includes

every line of American manufactures and some of the larger importing and

exporting houses.

NEWSPAPERS MUST BE REDUCED GOLVER

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 Voluntary reduction of newsprint consumption by publishers is the primary remedy of paper shortage. Chairman Colver, of the federal trade commission, said today before- the house ways and means committee. Publishers of big papefs, . despite - agreements among themselves," Have n6t'-ractrced:the economy necessary, he added. "The publishers must recognize that they are consuming more than is and can be produced," said Mr. Colver.- - . "The size of papers is hardly a subject of legislation," he continued, urging smaller Sunday editions and the elimination of extra editions. Chairman Fordney remarked that "congress has no authority to fix the Size of papers." Repeal of the excess profits tax, and removal of all tariff on newsprint also were suggested by Mr. Colver as remedies. He said the shortage trouble began with the excess profits tax, encouraging unusually large expenditure for advertising as a means of evading the tax. "Smaller publishers are most hurt," declared Mr. Colver, "because the

Cannon and Harding to Speak at McKinley Dinner - (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 29. Banquets of Republican clubs here and at Niles, tonight will feature McKinley's birthday celebrations in Ohio. Senator Warren G. Harding, aspirant for the Republican nomination for president and former speaker Jos. G. Cannon will be the principal speakers at Niles. Senator Harding is expected to deliver his first political address since announcing his candidacy. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, is to be chief speaker at the annual Tippecanoe dinner here.

TREATY HEARING IS AGAIN POSTPONED

CBy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 Negotiations between Democratic and Republican leaders of the senate who apparently have approached a deadlock on the peace treaty compromise, will not be resumed until tomorrow, the meeting of the bi-partisan committee

planned for todav having been post-

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larger publishers are keeping paper . L "i

from them by taking paper on con

tract." The contract price, he declared averages 4 1-4 cents and the current market price is about nine cents.

"DRY" ENGLAND IS LEVERHULME DREAM

PLYMOUTH, England, Jan. 29. Lord Leverhulme, the British manufacturer, who arrived here today on board the steamer Kaiserin Auguste Victoria from a visit of two months in the United States, declared himself to

the Republican leaders. There were indications that some Senators on each side welcomed the delay and there were many conferences during the day to perfect plans for the committee meeting which may bring a final showdown on the question of continuing the negotiations.

Government to Offer Silk Cartridge Cloth for Women's Clothing

practically j 'y to "e completely annihilated.

U. 5. Aviators in Mexico Allowed to Fly Back (By Associated Press) BROWNSVILLE, Tex., Jan. 29. Lieutenant E. F. Davis and G. E. Grimes, American army aviators, who yesterday made a forced landing near Guerrero, Mexico, are not held prisoners by Mexicans and probably will flyback to the United States territory today, it was announced at Ft. Brown shortly before noon.

PROPOSES ABOLISHMENT OF HOUSING CORPORATION (15y Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 A bill proposing abolishment of the United States Housing corporation and authorizing the secretary of the treas-

fon, assuring the fight of counsel and tied at $4,800,000. The Yarmouth ury to dispose of property acquired by

was reponeu lavuiauijr iuuay uy

bail in persons in custody of the immi- started for Havana the morning the

gration service, would not affect these Sth amendment went Into effect, but cases, the commissioner said. . turned to port in tow after springis a leak off Cape May. She is an

chored off the Statue of Liberty.

$25,000,000 Cut Off Of

Polish Food Relief Loan

(By Associated Press) ' WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. Reduction of $25,000,000 in the $150,000,000 loan proposed for food relief in Poland, Austria and Armenia, was made today

Detore

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!he house ways and means committee, j to enforce the federation's demands.

CHICAGO TEACHERS MAY STRIKE (By Associated Press) CHICAGO Jan. 29 The Chicago teachers' federation today began a campaign for "health, decency and efficiency" wages for elementary teachers by delegating ,to its board of managers authority which would make possible the calling of a strike

the senate public buildings commit

tee, which has held extensive hear ings.

ITALIAN STRIKE SETTLED (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 29. An agreement on all the principal points at issue has been reached between the tlalian cabinet and ttte leaders of the striking railway men, according to a central news dispatch, from Rome under yesterday's date. It is expected that the strikers will return to work immediately.

No Paper Relief Seen in Less Than Two Years, by Winnipeg R. R. Authority (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Jan. 29 More mills ara necessary to relieve the present world shortage of newsprint paper and the mills cannot be built in less than two years. W. P. Hinton, of Winnipeg, vice-president of and general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway, said here today. There is no lack of pulp wood in either Canada or the United States at present, Mr. Hinton said, but added: "Great inroads are being made in the forests. As the trees are cut the source of supply recedes into the north, haulage to the mills becomes greater and expense of manufacture consequently is increased. "The demand from Europe is tremendous, and prices are unprecedented. Print paper laid down on the Atlantic seaboard "for shipment abroad now sells at $160 a ton. "Manufacturers can hardly be blamed for taking advantage of the best market."

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. Cartridge

cloth, a new material created by the i patients.

interviewers as in favor of the adop-J war, is being transformed by the war tion of prohibition in Great Britain, department experts into attractive

through which he said, enough could be saved to pay Britain's indebtedness to America within five years. Lord Leverhulme said he had been impressed by the welcome extendd to the Prince of Wales in the United States. He declared the prince was Great Britain's greatest asset in the maintenance of friendly relations with the United States.

STEAMER IS ASHORE (By Associated Press) HAVANA, Jan. 29. The American steamer Kennebec, which went ashore at the entrance of Havana harbor shortly after midnight appeared to be

in no immediate danger, the sea being district.

, Weather Forecast

For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair and warmer tonight. Friday fair. Today's Temperature. Noon 34 Yesterday. Maximum 29 Minimum 15 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Somewhat unsettled but generally fair tonight and Saturday. Moderate temperature. General Conditions The center of the cold wave has moved eastward and an area of low pressure has moved inland from the North Pacific coast. As a result a marked rise in temperature has occurred over the western states and the far northwest. At Medicine Hat the temperature rose from 36 degrees below zero to 38 above, making a rise of 74 degrees in 24 hours. The range is from 60 to 65 degrees in South Dakota and a similar range is over several other states. Lowest temperature reported today is 40 below zero at Whiteriver, Ont. A general thaw is taking place over the Mississippi valley and thawing will continue tomorrow over this

Tomorrow will be the great

goods for women's wear. Samples, of the material, mads up in woman's blouses of fetching desipn is being offered for sale in New York stores to see how milady takes to it. If it proves popular other creations will be put on sale. The cloth is a rough all-silk product somewhat resembling burlap and was used in the making of small bags for holding heavy artillery explosive charges. When the war ended large quantities of the material were on hand and to make the goods saleable the army experts devised a means of boiling out the gummy substance

which gave it the coarse appearance. It was then dyed or printed until the finished product presented a material which the experts believe the women will like.

Two U. 5. Soldiers Killed, 3 Hurt in Russ Fight (By Associated Press) LONDON, Jan. 29. The American casualties when one of General Semenoff's armed trains was captured by an American railroad guard detachment on the trans-Siberian line near Lake Baikal, on Jan. 10, are given by the war office here as two killed and three wounded.

comparatively calm, went to her assistance.

Several tugs est thaw since the city was covered

I with ice.

SMOKING ROOM FOR WOMEN OPENED IN CHICAGO THEATRE

CHICAGO, . Jan. 29. A Chicago theatre today announced it had opened a smoking room for women. The manager said the "women drove him to it." He said he found girls were smoking In the washroom, the boudoir and even in the lobby. The women smoke more cigarettes than the men, the manager said. The smoking room was outfitted at a cost of $10,000.

ICE ON TRACK CAUSE

More than 50 persons miraculously escaped serious injury and death early Thursday morning, when the interurban from West Alexandria, due in Richmond at 5:43, was wrecked near Lemon's greenhouse, east of the city. A score or more passengers were hurt, although none of the injuries were serious. The car, which was coming down the grade east of Glen park, was thrown from its trucks, and lodged against a telephone pole. 15 feet from the track. Most of the passengers were residents of Eaton. New Westville and New Paris, employed in Richmond. Prosecutor Freeman began an Investigation of the wreck Thursday to ascertain if the crew could be held for criminal negligence in the operation of the car at a high rate of speed down the incline. The prosecutor said he had obtained some evidence indicating criminal negligence. It appears that ice froze on the tracks-and that when ' the car struck this ice, it was derailed. Examination showed no defect in the rails, the prosecutor said. Evidence, he said, showed that the car was running fast. That none of the occupants were killed is considered little short of a miracle by persons living near the scene of the accident, who came to therescue. No Bones Broken. The injured are: Benjamin McKee, 73 years old. New Faris, O.. carpenter Starr Piano Co.. head and right leg painfully hurt, and back strained. Everett Overholser, 29 years old, Campbellstown. O., dice maker. American Seeding Machine Company, right arm hurt. Clyde AIcDaniel, 31 years old; rural route. Campbellstown, core maker Wayne Works, abdominal bruises. Mrs. Myrtle Lott, 33 years old; rural route out of Richmond; operates a facing - machine at Atlas Underwear

Co.. slightly hurt, minor bruises. Charels Whitney. 35 years old, New Paris, O- car repairer at the Pennsylvania railroad yards.fhurt slightly on the right arm. shoulder and bead. James McPherson, 42 years old, New Westville, O., plater at the Starr Piano Co.. bruised. Frank Bonta, 52 years old. Eaton O., employed at the Starr Piano Co., slightly hurt. Thurman Mattex. 19 years old, rural toute east of Richmond: knitter at the Atlas Underwear Co., left side and leg hurt. David F. Reinheimer, 62 years old. Nv Paris. O., cabinet maker at the Starr Piano Co., eyes hurt, left side and neck lacerated. Cornelius Mitchell. 63 years old. rural route number 3. New Paris. O.. carpenter at BirdseU-Willet Co., side and shoulder hurt, and gash in head. Ear Is Torn. William Malone. 62 years old. Eaton. O.. machinist at Starr Piano Co., ear torn badly. Others reported hurt, who were cared for In physicians' offices included Charles Tracy, Westville, head hurt: Verlin Tracy. Westville, scratched; Lincoln Hall, Westville, back hurt; Parrell Witts. New Paris, head cut. neck and shoulder bruised; David Brown, New Paris. O., cut over eye, cut on hand, and leg bruised: John King, Westville, bruised; Bob Roller, New Paris, bruised. Others who were sliehtly hurt are: Lamb Spencer, R. R. C, teamster at Swayne-Robinson Co.; Al Spencer. Eaton: George Am, Eaton: O. B. Long. Eaton; Clarence Root. Eaton: Howard Davis. Eaton: R. E. Pitsinger, Eaton: C. W. Evans, Eaton; C. H. McKeeney. Richmond. Rural Route C; John Heppes. Eaton. Dr. Charles Man-el caredk for two

whose names he did not

learn. One suffered a cut ear, and the other a broken rib. Dr. J. H. Klnsey cared for Darrell Watts.

Car Is Smashed. The interior of tho car was completely wrecked, all of the seats being torn from their places and piled in one end. Steam pipes and other fixtures were torn loose and thrown against the side. The doors on both ends were buckled and a hole had to be chopped In the roof to allow the passengers to escape. Although the exact cause of the accident is not known, it Is believed to have been ice frozen against the rails. The car was speeding doyn the hill and Just in front of Lemon's greenhouses, the front trucks left the rails, and breaking from the rest, rolled over to the side of the road, about 50 feet away. The rear trucks remained on the rails, and the car was swung completely around and lodger against a telephone pole, on its side, about 15 feet from the rails. Hole Chopped In Roof. Hearing the crash, several persona living near the scene, rushed to the accident and succeeded in chopping a hole in the roof of the car and getting the slightly injured passengers out. Ambulances were called, but it was some time before any of the injured were taken from the scene. These were rushed to offices of physicians and to Reid Memorial hospital, where their wounds were dressed.' David Baker, motorman, was uninjured, and Edward Good, conductor.

escaped with a few scratches on his face and hands. Both of the men live at West Alexandria. Baker said htat he was not running the car at an unusual speed, although he was several minutes late. ..... ... About 20 passengers went to the (Continued on Page Ten.)

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