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NEW JERSEY ASKS REPEAL OF JJRY ACT State Files Brief Against Constitutional Amendment and Volstead Measure Usurpation Charged.

CLAIM POWER USURPED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4. The state of New Jersey through Its at- . torney general, Thomas F. McCran, to

day filed In the United States su

preme court a suit seeking to have

the prohibition amendment declared unconstitutional and to prevent enforcement of the Volstead act. The suit is directed against Attorney General Palmer and Daniel C. Roper, commissioner of internal revenue. The bill sets forth that the amendment was improperly drawn, that in 2t states the legislatures have not ratified it as provided by their state constitutions and that there is no power in congress to propose a constitution L-K amendment regulating the habits and I morals of the people. It recites further that the amendment is a legislative and not a constitutional matter and as such it was improperly passed. "Centralizes Authority." It is charged that the amendment centralizes authority without the conBent of the people of New Jersey and that it is a violation of their sovereign rights. The Volstead act having been enacted under authority of the amendment, the petition says, is null and void. It Is claimed that the Volstead act is illegal because by'depreciating and in a large measure destroying the taxable value of real and personal property within the state," it is destructive of the state's free and independent government; because it deprives the state of revenues from licenses which in 1918 amounted to $2,442,898 and because it interferes with the internal government of tire people and operates to punish them by heavy fines, imprisonment and forfeiture thus preventing application for licenses for the sale of non-Intoxicating beverages which is authorized under the laws of the state. Restricts Doctors' Practice Complaint is made that the act reptricts the practice of physicians of the state and the operation of lta penal correctional and charitable institutions; that the state had not concurred In the amendment and that if the act is enforced it will nullify the right of the state to regulate its internal affairs. It is claimed the act Is not appropriate to enforce the prohibition contained in the amendment which is expressly confined to intoxicating liquors.

; In conclusion the complaint declares that if the amendment is valid, the jight of congress to legislate under it is restricted to matters relating to "the external concerns of the United States and within the peculiar domain of the federal government to regulate commerce among the states", and that the state alone has the power to enforce the act within its own borders.

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Preston Moody. Preston Moody, of Fremont, Ind., has been named junior corn champion of the state by Purdue university. He raised 147.3 bushels of corn on one

acre. He hopes to make enough mon-j

ey growing "corn to pay his way through college.

ROMEY BUILDING BOUGHT BY ALBERT S1TL0H, OF DENVER Transfer of the building now occupied by the Romey Furniture com pany, at the southwest corner of Ninth and Main streets, to Albert E. Sltloh, of Denver, Colorado, was recorded In a deed filed with the county recorder Thursday.

The transaction was tentatively

consummated last May and the deed has been lying in escrow at a local bank until Thursday. The 'Romey store will remain in its present location until its new building is completed, an official of the company said. What will be done with the building when Sitloh takes it over is not

known. He is a director of the Denver Dry Goods company, one of the

largest organizations of its kind in the

west, and was formerly of Richmond. Local authorities refused to state the consideration.

THREAT OF DEATH MADE BY GAILLAUX TO KING, CHARGE (By Associated Press) PARIS, March 4. Today's session of the trial of former Premier of France, Joseph Caillaux, before the senate, sitting as a high court, on the charge of having had treasonable dealings with the enemy, brought out an alleged threat by M. Caillaux against the life of King Alphonso, of Spain, at the time of landing of German troops at Agadir, Morocco, led to grave international complications in 1911. William Martin, former chief of protocol of the foreign affice, related a conversation he had with King Alphonso Jan. 30, 1912. The king, according to M. Martin, declared that at the time of the Agadir incident, M. Caillaux sent an emissary to him, threatening him with death. M. Martin testified that King Alphonso said that he was not afraid of M. Caillaux's threat, but had made a note of it, and had left a copy of it in a vault, so that if anything happened the truth would be known. M. Caillaux denied that there was any truth in the story, and asked the court to allow him to produce counterproofs at a private sitting of the courts.

Election Commissioners Organize; Registration in Charge of Auditor Wayne county election commission-, ers, appointed for the May primary and the general election in November, met Wednesday with L. P. Meredith and organized. The Democratic commissioner Is Michael W. Kelly; the Republican. Demas S. Coe. Mr. Kelly was named president, and Mr. Meredith, by virtue of his office, becomes secretary. The commissioners will have all preparations in charge for both primary and election, and will supervise the canvass of the votes. The registration of voters, which formerly was in charge of the election commissioners, has been placed in charge of the auditor, under the amended registration law. The change also provides that instead of voters registering at the court house, the roster shall be taken in the regular voting precincts. The registration will precede the general election, the dates to be announced later. No registration is required to vote at the primary.

PROMPT RELIEF IS ,. SOUGHT FOR POLAND

(By Associated Press) WARSAW, March 4. Immediate action for the relief of Poland is urged in an appeal sent to Washington over

the signatures of relief agency repre

sentatives and technical advisers as j well as other Americans. Five, mil- j I lion persons are suffering from under j

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aid is not forthcoming it is said. "Large numbers are suffering acutely in eastern Poland where the country was devastated by the Russian and German armies," says the appeal. "Typhus is killing thousands and worse conditions threaten. The 100,000 tons of flour which has been promised by Americans will cary the people until May 1, but during May, June and July wholesale starvation and a vast Increase in typhus will be inevitable if further importations are not made." The appeal points out that this country in a few years will be 6elf supporting and that "an advance to Poland is not a gift but only an extension of credit."

MEXICO TO EXPEL EX-CONSUL JENKINS

(By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, March 4. W. O. Jenkins, former United States consular agent at Puebla, whose permission to act in that capacity was recently revoked, is to be expelled from Mexico in consequence of his alleged

dealings with rebels, according to Insistent reports here. The United States embassy has handed a new note to the Mexican foreign office, relative to charges preferred in an interview by Julio Mitchell, prosecutor of the State of Puebla, which involve proceedure followed by the embassy during the progress of the Jenkins case. WASHINGTON, March 4. Expulsion of William O. Jenkins, former American consular officer at Puebla, by the Mexican government, as an undesirable alien, probably will be followed by seizure of his factory at Puebla, and other property, recent reports from Mexico City have indicated. Sending of Jenkins from the country reported as most probable today in a Mexico City dispatch, would not surprise officials here. His exequator as consular agent of the United States was revoked some time ago, although the state department has not been officially advised of the action. The expulsion of Jenkins Is likened by the Mexican press to the recent deportation of Ttusslan radicals by the American government.

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EVIDENCE TO BACK FINDING OF GUILTY IN NEWBERRY TRIAL

(By Associated Press) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.. March 4. Overruling all motions for further dismissals in the Newberry elections conspiracy case,- Judge Clarence W. Sessions today held that conviction or acquittal of,. Truman H. Newberry would not necessitate a like outcome as to the other 84 men on trial with the United States senator. The court held that the prosecution had made out a prima facie case and that there was ample evidence "to warrant a verdict of guilty if the jury sees fit to render one." First testimony for the defense was heard at the afternoon session. 15 Are Discharged. A day of argument, following discharge of 15. additional defendants and dismissal of the fifth count In the in dictment, ended with an appeal for

rreedom from John W. Helm, who has been referred to in the trial as the "stalking horse" of the Newberry committee in the 1918 Democratic primary. He maintained he could not be a conspirator with Truman H. Newberry or the latter's campaign commits tee, "because I never advocated his election." '

Ratification Senators Work Desperately to Avert Vote Deadlock

Texas Town Shows Biggest Growth, Census Figures Say (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. March 4. The third announcement on population statistics of the fourteenth census issued today, Included: Peoria, Illinois, 76.121, an increase of 9,171 or 13.7 per cent over 1910. nioomineton. Illinois. 28.638, an increase of 2,870. or 11.1 per cent. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 45.566, an increase of 12.7."5. or 38.9 per sent. lleaumont Texas, 35,351. an increase of 14.711, or 71.3 per cent. Bellevue, Ky.. 7,379, an increase of C96, or 10.4 per cent. Statistics to be announced tomorrow will include figures for Muncle

and Anderson, Ind. Hafner Ouits as Deputy Clerk; Joins Trust Co. Gus Hafner. for five years deputy clerk of the Wayne circuit court, will take a position with the Dickinson Trust company, officials of that company said Thursday. His resignation j riork will become effective

r t Ha ucyuw r9 jjarch IS. . Hafner, it is understood, will be in charge of the trust department of the company. His successor at the court feouse has not been named.

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Bolshevism A Failure.

Russian Leader Declares (By Associated Press) STOCKHOLM, March 4. Bitter disappointment with Bolshevism is expressed in an article recently published by Maxim Gorky, the Russian radical, according to a Helslngfors dispatch to the TIdengen of this city. "The revolution has not been followed by any spiritual revival," the article is said to have declared, "and has proved itself unable to make men more honest. Men in power now, are just as brutal as those in authority under the imperial regime, and send as many men to prison. The Bolshevik leaders, driven by ambition, are performing experiments upon living people, especially the working classes."

Frymouth, Silk Shirt b...glar, to Penitentiary Harry Frymouth, employed In a local barber shop, was sentenced to the state prison for a term of from two to 14 years, on a charge of burglary, in circuit court Thursday. He was disfranchised for two years. Frymouth pled guilty to the charge of stealing silk shirts from the clothing store of Loehr and Klute, on Main street, a week ago. He was suspected when he attempted to sell the silk shirts in Knightstown. Police officials arrested him in that town Wednesday.

Spoiled Food is Seized in Chicago Warehouses (By Associated Press)

CHICAGO. March 4 Federal of

ficials today continutd seizure of spoiled and impure foods in Chicago warehouses, while District Attorney Clyne prepared to ask warrants for the arrest of the owners of 1,948 cases of foodstuffs confiscated yesterday. The food was being held in warehouses for export to Europe, but spoiled, owing to the long delay caused by the unsteadiness of exchange.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 4 Both Republican and Democratic senators, who favor a compromise again have combined In an . effort to save the peace treaty from heading into a deadlock over the article X reservation. A

mo' j was on foot for a slight modifi

cation of the original reservation

around which most of the tumult over

the pact has been centered. The Shantung reservation, which is

before the senate for action, has given

way to the general fight over the treaty, and the negotiations were being continued today. Some Sena

tors have moderate hopes of reaching

an acceptable modification to the

article X reservation which would

clear away one of the main obsticles to an agreement, on ratification.'

Discussion of the treaty ranged over a wide field yesterday and when

the session ended no action had been taken.

Miss Anita Pollard. Miss Anita Pollard, of Charleston, S,

C, who has been made secretary of

the legislative committee of the Nat-!

lonal Women's party. She is 25 years old, and is the youngest of the party officers.

GIVE PACKERS FREE REIN ASKS WITNESS BEFORE COMMITTEE

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. March 4. Opposition to pending legislation for control of the packing industry was expressed before the house agriculture committee today by Frank T. Fuller, president of the Iowa Packing company, of Des Moines, who described himself as an independent packer. He said no government commission or official should be given general and broad powers to regulate the packing businesfc'j as the, result would be to harrass the' packers," large and small, by a multitude of orders and regulations. Small packers, he said, should be aided by laws abolishing special privileges now enjoyed by the packers, as to railroad rates and other facilities. Under railroad administration orders, he declared, the Chicago packers have a rate advantage over his concern equal to $104,000 last year, or four per cent of his company's capital stock. Should Have Own Cars. Packers, the witness declared, should be allowed to operate their own refrigerator cars, as It would take the railroad five years to provide sufficient properly built cars to care for the meat trade. Denying charges of other witnesses that the packers' practices had reduced stock raising, Mr. Fuller said the big packers had developed livestock and poultry growing and other agriculture interests Including stockyards and many other enterprises.

Dry" Agents Put Heads Together in Detroit

(By Associated Press) DETROIT, Mich., March 4 As a result of the "whisky revolt" in Iron county, Mich., John E. Kinnare, United States district attorney, today called a meeting of state and federal officers for next Tuesday, to discuss unity of action in the enforcement of the prohibition laws. Governor Sleeper and Attorney General Groesbeck were asked to attend the conference. Federal officers from Washington are also expected. State and federal agents, Mr. Kinnare declared, have concurrent jurisdiction and he could see no reason for conflict of authority or such a mlsundrstanding aa arose recently in the upper peninsula.

U. S. CONSULATE IN ZURICH IS BOMBED

(By Associated Press) ZURICH, March 4 A bomb ex

ploded last night un'der the porch of the American consulate here, seriously damaging the building but injuring no one. The police authorities are believed to have secured clews as to the guilty persons.

P, M. MURRAY, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES , Philip M. Murray, 74 years old, Civil war veteran and father of three wellknown Richmond men, died of heart trouble, at his home, 1238 Main street, at 9 a. m. Thursday. He was born In Summerville, O., and has lived in Richmond for about 40 years. He was employed on the Pennsylvania railroad for 35 years, and was retired on pension four years ago. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, and the local G. A. R. post. He is survived by four sons: Omar G. Murray, Ira C. Murray and F. M. Murray, of Richmond; Olan P. Murray of Elwood, Ind., one daughter, Mrs. Ira Swisher'; two sister, Mrs. Henry Williams and Mrs. Wash Wall, of Camden, O., and one brother, Alonzo Murray of Richmond. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Swisher, 32 South Eleventh street, at 2 p. m. Saturday. Friends may call Friday evening.

Lots of 'Em This Winter, in Florida, But Look How Near to That Dear Havana A list of Wayne county residents who are or have been in Saint Petersburg, Fla, compiled by William Mathews, county assessor, who Is spending the" season "there, follows: John McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Price, Miss Mabel Bollinger, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Smyser, E. Smyser, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Neff, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chenoweth, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Alexander, Cash Alexander, A. E. Kawishe. Mrs. Bessie Leonard and son, John W. Turner, A. R. Witt, Dr. W. A. Parks, Edward H. Roser, W. Gregory, Thurman Jones, George Ehelman, J. W. Smith, Alonzo Kepler, Carl Keplas and Micajah Henley, all of Richmond; Charles Kneise. of Cambridge City; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cleyenger, Mrs. Benton Wagoner, Mrs. Jessie Clouds, William Swisser and William Wiley, of Milton; Mr. and Mrs. James Ladd. and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oler, of Williamsburg, and William Mathews, of Centerville.

WILD GEESE STARVE; ICE IS TOO THICK NEW YORK, March. 4 Thousands of half famished wild geese cover the ice in great south bay along Long Island, seeking food at waterholes. according to reports today from game wardens. The bay, a favorite spot for wild fowl, is covered with ice three feet thick, an almost unprecedented condition for March.

290,000,000 Drinks Cross

N. Y. BarOutward Bound

NEW YORK, March 4 Demon rum, John Barleycorn and other alcoholic

concoctions in sufficient quantities to

make more than 290,000,000 average

'drinks were exported from New York during last January the greater part prior to the 17th, when the 18th

amendment became effective. This is shown by the export statis

i tics of the port of New York made public today in detailed statements in- . dicating that 3,384,766 gallons of ! spirits were cleared at the United ! States customs house, with a stated

value of $4,694,858. During January 1919 there were exported 14,006 gallons of liquors valued at $52,417. In addition to spirits there were exported during January this year 390,-

; 012 gallons of malt and 97,932 gallons j of wines, while the records for JanuI ary last year show but 32,006 gallons I of wine and 236.002 gallons of malt. I A certain amount of alcohol is still ' being exported but in bond only, pas- , sing through this country from foreign

ports.

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Lieut. Harold A. Miller. The recent promotion of Sergeant

Harold A. "Snot" Miller, to a lieuten-

GREAT STORM HEADED EAST SAYS BUREAU Temperatures Near Zero in Wake of -Blizzard Which Has Paralyzed Traffic in Mountain States. TOWNS AREJUT OFF The long expected cold ware will arrive in Richmond within 24 hours, according to a bulletin issued by the local weather forecaster. W. E Moore. This wave will change the present rain to snow. This cold wave may arrive before Friday morning, and may bring temperatures far-below freezing, probably near zero, within 36 hours. This Is the result of one " of the worst storms of the winter which is sweeping the western states, crippling wire and rail communications and

rapidly nearing Indiana. Western

states report temperatures 10 to 20

closes the fact ttat he has a unique lbe,ow zero although that point Is not position. He is is personal body-guard ( "Pected in Richmond. of President Antcg uenive of Haiti, ( and has become so influential that he CHICAGO. March 4. The worst has become known as the vice presl- j storm of the winter today swept eastdent of Haiti. ward from the mountain and plains

states, where yesterday it reached blizzard proportions. A number of towns in Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota, were reported isolated and rail and wire communication in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Iowa. Arkansas, North Texas and Minnesota was seriously crippled. The disturbance will spread rapidly east and south, today and tonight, according to weather bureau forecasts, carrying sharply reduced temperatures with snow -nd rain. R. R. Traffic Held Up. Most of the Interference with railroad traffic reported early today was in the mountain states and South Dakota and Minnesota, while telephone and telegraph lines suffered badlv from sleet in the other sections hit by the storm. In the mountains damage to railroads from slides and boulders toppling over on the tracks could not be estimated, railroad men said. In the LaPlata mining district in Colorado, where snow was reported 12 to 20 feet deep, a repetition or the serious floods of nine years ago was feared. In most cities and towns in the snow-bound district street car traffic either was paralyzed or seriouslv handicapped. Town Cut Off for Days. It would be several days before Isolated towns in Colorado again would have rairoad communication with the outside world. It was said. It became known that snow and mud slides In some sections had blocked railroads for nearly two weeks. Relief work was nullified by the storm. Durango has been cut off 10 days and Silverton 12 days. Relief parties on snow shoes were expected to carry provisions to passengers on a snowbound train in Cumbres pass today. Mitchell, South Dakota, also was isolated. Heavy drifts in railroad cuts defied enow plows. Street Cars Held Up. St. Paul and Minneapolis reported heavy snow and street car traffic badly handicapped, and similar reports came from Duluth and Superior, at the head of the lakes, Duluth adding that the entire iron range was snowed in. Spring-like weather had settled over the plains states yesterday, when the northwester unexpectedly swooped down with sudden temperature drops of 20 to 45 degrees.

NO MONARCHY IN AUSTRIA HUNGARY, PREMIERS' DECISION

(By Associated Press) LONDON, March 4. -Members of the supreme allied council are determined to adhere to that organization's refusal to allow a restoration of the Hapsburgs In either Austria or Hungary, it is stated in conference circles, in answer to inquiries regarding Rumanian fears that the appointment of Admiral Horthy as Hungarian regent means the return of the former rulers of that country. Recognition of the soviet government of Russia, it is stated in the same quarters, has been discussed in the course of fhe council's consideration of economic and financial problems, but no definite conclusion has been reached. Other matters affecting relations with Russia have also been debated and It is recognized all the allies have an option of beginning trade with soviet Russia if they wish. ... While nothing has as yet been decided as to the size of the army Turkey will be allowed to maintain, the council is believed to oppose any plan to maintain a force larger than 25,000, and may Insist that the Turkish army be considerably less than this figure.

Bergdoll Faces Trial for Desertion; Is Backed by Wealth, Power of Mother NEW YORK. March 4 G rover Cleveland Bergdoll, a wealthy young Philadelphia resident who eluded Federal draft officials for nearly two years, faced a general courtmartlal at Governor's Island today. He Is specifically charged with desertion under the 50th article of war. Army officers said the outcome of the trial will have an important bearing on 170,000 other draft dodging cases throughout the countryMrs. Emma Bergdoll has spared no expense in the legal defense of her son. She has retained noted ailenists and a detective agency, two of whose former agents were arrested in Philadelphia last week charged with a conspiracy to corrupt and intimidate federa witnesses against Bergdoll. Harry Weirberger, who defended Emma Goldman, Alexander Berkman and other radicals, is counsel for the accused.

Maple Sap Starts a-Runnin in Wayne; History is Recalled

With approximately 2,000 trees tapped, or ready to tap, the maple sugar industry in Wayne was started this week. In three of the largest camps in the county, more than 1,000 trees have already been opened, and although the flow is slow now, it is expected that a larger run will begin boon. Price of maple sugar and syrup is mounting with other commodities, and producers say it will go above $4 before the run ends. At present the price ranges from $2 to $3.25 a gallon. It is estimated that from 30 to 50 farmers in the county will produce syrup, and that the total production of Wayne county will be valued at approximately $50,000. , Macey Opens 'Er Up. One of the largest camps in the county was opened Tuesday by Harry Macey, near Economy. Macey will tap about 500 trees, and although the production is not expected to be as large as in former years, the higher price vill probably yield a greater return 'han formerly.

William Replogle, in .Tefferon town, ship, tapped 389 trees, but the run of sap is not heavy. John Brooks has tapped about 200 trees, hut does not intend to market his production. One of the biggest camps in the county, hat belonging to Clarence Harris, will be closed this year because of Mr. Harris's illness. He has about 500 trees. ' Modern Inventions In Camps. Men of today who tell about the old

! elder-spoils of half a century ago, still

1 find pleasure in the sugar camps even if they do have modern inventions. Fifty years ago the eider spoil was a

wonderful invention. Today is no longer is known in the large camps where the metal spoil? spouts that are placed in the auger hole in the tree, to carry the sap into the buckets which hang at the end are now in use. Nowadays, too. the buckets are mostly tin, with lids with holes through which the sap runs. Once upon a time when the first engar makers were talcing sfn from the (Continued on Page Eleven)

Knapp Doesn't Believe Special Session Needed James M. Knapp, of Hagerstown, a representative from Wayne county, in the Indiana legislature, is opposed to a special session of the state assembly unless there is very urgent business to be taken up, according to

j a statement made by him Thursday. "Unless there is an immediate and i imperative emergency for a special i session, I think it unwise to call one ! at this time," Knapp said. I He said that most of the business suggested in the letter from the gov

ernor, sent to all legislators, could be carried over until the 1921 session, he believed. "

Head of Private Soldiers Before Committee Today

(By Associated Preps) WASHINGTON, March 4 Hearings of the house ways and means committee on proposed financial aid for former service men were to be continued today. Marvin Gates Sperry. president of the Private Soldiers' and Sailors' legion, asked to be heard. J5ome members of the committee have expressed their disapproval of a bonus on the ground that it would mean increased taxation while the soldier representatives argue that nearly all of the soldiers need fin

ancial assistance in getting estab-

Grabsky, Polish Finance Minister, Wants Loan (By Associated Press) PARIS. March 4. The polish newspapers state that Minister of Finance Grabsky has renewed negotiations with American capitalists as to who should cover the loan arranged for by former Finance Minister M. von Vllinski, according to Warsaw advices to the Havas agency. The loan, which will amount to $50.000,000 will bear interest at 6 per cent and will mature at the end of 20 years. T.he funds will be used by the Polish government for the general purposes of reconstruction.

Weather Forecast j

For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Snow and much

lished in civil life and that means fori colaer. ton'8nt. Kriday fair, except

granting funds for that purpose could i sn?w ,n nortn portion, with

be devised without increasing taxes.

Werking Cuts Down Milton School to Fit Appropriation Charles E. Werking, local architect, will submit the revised plans for the consolidated Washington township school to be built in Milton, to the township advisory board, Saturday at 4 p. m. Bids on the previous plans exceeded the bond limit by $39,000. The advisory board then instructed Werking to revise the plans so that they would come under the limit of $100,000. .

Mason Niblack Throws Hat Into Gubernatorial Ring INDIANAPOLIS, March 4 A petition announcing the intention of Mason J. Niblack, Vincennes, of being a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor of Indiana, was filed with the secretary or stote today.

SUFFRAGE ISSUE DEAD, W. VA. TAKES UPH.C. L. CHARLESTON. W. Va., March 4 The senate and house delegates of

the West Virginia legislature today

took up consideration of several bills j m0ve eastward with cold wave sweep-

coid wave in the north and central

portions. Strong northwest winds. Today's Temperature. Noon 40 Yesterdays. Maximum . . . . 62 Minimum 28 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore The heavy rains will change to snow tonight, possibly sooner. Cold wave tonight and Friday. Probably partly cloudy with occasional snows and continued cold for Friday. General Conditions The great western storm which now extends from the Great Lakes to the gulf of Mexico, and with a diameter of 1,500 miles4 is causing heavy rain south of the lakes and northwest gales over the central

states. This storm will continue to

concerning the high cost of living fol

lowing the failure of the Senate yes-

Ing southward and westward from

Medicine Hat. temperatures range

terday to either ratify or reject the J from 20 to 30 below in southern Can

federal suffrage amendment and its ratification by the lower house. Inability of the senate now, under a constitutional rule to reconsider its vote of Monday when the ratification reservation was defeated has convinced legislators that the matter Is a dead issue as, far as this special session of the legislature is concerned.

tda, and from 10 to 20 below in Northern United States. The cold wave over Florida is breaking up. Miami reports coldast March weather in history. A decided warm wave prevails in the extreme southwest, but will be dissipated by tonight. It probable will fail to near zero as far south as Texas.