Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 270, 22 September 1920 — Page 1

MONB PA UM VOL. XLV., NO. 270 Palladium. Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram, 1907. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. 22, 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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DEMOCRATIC LEADER PUT UNDER FIRE

Chairman Says $2,000,000 Enough for Party's Nation al Campaign Says Tammany Is Contributor. BARUGH jjlVES $5,000 ' (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 22. While Ihe Democratic national finance committee Is not limiting the size of campaign contributions, a $2,000,000 total would be sufficient for the Democratic national campaign, James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Germany, and chairman of the comittee, testified today before the senate committee. Details of the financing of the Democratic and Republican national campaigns were brought out by the senate Investigating committee from James W. Gerard, of New York, chairman of the Democratic national finance committee, and William Boyce Thompson, of New York, chairman of the ways and means committee of the Republican national committee. Mr. Gerard testified that his com-T-itttee, hart rnllerted 1128.621. de clared that a national fund of $2,000,000 would be sufficient lor the Democratic campaign and said that he would be thankful If the committee raised $1,000,000. Contributors listed in records he produced included B. M. Baruch, $5,000; E. "U Doheny, $6,500; August Belmont. $5,000; Charles' B. Alexander, $5,000; and Secretary of War Baker, $50. Thompson Watches Funds Mr. Thompson said he had seven tates and the District of Columbia under his observation and that all of the funds solicited by his committee were turned over to Fred W. Upham, of the national committee, and would appear in his records. He had a heated colloquy with Senator Reed, Democrat, of Missouri, regarding the title of the- fund the Republicans sought. The witness said the quota fixed for New York state by Mr. Upham was $1,600,000 JJid added that it was a "dead hard job to get the money with all this talk about slush funds and corrupt politics." He characterized such talk as "barroom politics." Reed and Thompson Argue ' "Now let's see ..about, that," said ' Senator Reed. ' "The total for - the country will amount to $7,000,000 when you get through." "It's Ml bunk." Mr. Thompson said. Both men talked at the same time and Chairman Kenyon suggested that they "divide the time" Senator Reed referred to Cleveland and other city's quotas. "Your ' candidate is now talking about $30,000,000," said Mr. Thomp son, pounding the table. "The Democrats have the Wall street committee this year. Cox is no stranger to Wall street, too." "Well, you know that sort of a charge against him is not true," Senator Reed insisted. Mr. Gerard was the first witness called. Examined by Senator Kenyon, of Iowa, Mr. Gerard said he had become head of the Democratic finance committee on Sept. 5., "Are you limiting the amount of (Continued on Page Twelve) COULTER GIVES GOOD ADDRESS TO ROTARY; SETS NEW STANDARD Dean Stanley Coulter's address to the Rotary club on "Challenge to Men by the World of Today" was characterized as probably the best ever given before Rotary, by members of the club who attended the dinner at the Atlas Underwear company Tuesday evening. About 70 members and their guests were at the dinner and all of them cheered Professor Coulter heartily after his address. "It was easy to live in the world before the war, but the world before the war is gone never to return. Today we are met with new conditions, with new demands," Mr. Coulter said in opening his address. He then proceeded to summarize the new conditions. Lack of Standards "At the present time there is lack of standards. Old standards in education, religion, commerce and statesmanship are gone. The challenge today is to form new and right standards. "Second, there is a condition of restlessness manifesting itself in national and international relations; between labor and capital and all the relationships of lite. Men are challenged today to settle things; to quiet unrest by right dealings and fairness everywhere." "Third, there is a disobedience o law which is general among a'l clashes. How many of us strictly obey the law in preparing tax reports, yet we condemn violations on the part oi others of other laws. Gives Creed of Citizen. Mr. Coulter summarized his address by saying that it "is the place of every man to institute .new standards rnd best standards; to be settled for the right and truth; and to obey the laws of the land with rigid adherence no matter what the private opinion may be." Members 6f the club were unanimous in stating that Professor Coulter's address 'was one of the finest in subject matter ever delivered before the Rotarians. Mr. Coulter is head of the science department of Purdue university, and also dean of man.

Expected Explosion

Edward P. Fischer, photographed In New York since arrest. ON DEATH BED, HE PLEADS FOR HARDING TO CRIPPLE LEAGUE MARION, O., Sept. 22 C. H. Terrell, speaker of the lower house of the Texas legislature, who was a lifelong Democrat and who brought about the impeachment of Governor Ferguson of his state, died in San Antonio a few days ago after telegraphing to Senator Harding a denunciation of the unAmerican course of the Democratic party in attempting to deliver the United States into alien control and adjuring the. senator to stand firm for America first and last. With Death Facing Him Chester Terrell's deathbed plea for Americanism will stand as a dramatic episode in American politics. It tells its own story. As he was dying Mr. Terrell sent this message: "I presume you think it rather presumptuous for a man 25 years your Junior to make suggestions to you about your campaign, but I am going to take the risk, as Mr. Scoby will tell you that my health is in such condition now that any criticism you may make will fall on deaf ears. "I have been a Democrat all of my life. , When I was 24 years old I was elected to the legislature of this state, and served that term and the two next succeeding, anj the last one I was elected speaker by the largest vote ever given a candidate for that position where there was an actual contest. "I had never contemplated changing parties until I found that my own party had committed itself to a league of nations which contains such a provision as Article X. "It is entirely beyond my conception that any American could ever agree that Great Britain should have six votes to America's one, before the assembly of the league of nations, before the labor convention provided for under the league of nations, and might have as many as three votes to one before the council. "The suggestion made for us to adopt an interpretative resolution, which would have no binding effect, is an absolute absurdity. No Word in Our Own Quarrels "An objection to President Wilson's statement that the council or assembly can always block every question, and that we can protect ourselves thereby, is that our representative would not have a right to vote if we were a party to the controversy. "Therefore you have a question in which the United States is vitally Interested, decided by a council of foreign diplomats, probably in secret conference, and not in an open hearing, and we could contest their decision only by filing a resignation to take effect two years later. Would Have Voted "American" , "Governor Cox is out for the treaty unamended. If I should live until the election comes I should like to vote for some man who believes in the idea I have just expressed. I do not care whether he is a Democrat, a Republican or a mugwump. I want him to be an American first and last." Senator Harding's answering tele- ' gram of appreciation arrived too late .as Mr. Terrell died just before the telegram reached San Antonio. Large Crowd Atr acted By Steinhart Blaze Sparks made by welding caused a large oil pan on the third floor of the Steinhart Auto company to burst into flames shortly after 1:30 p. m. Wednesday. The great puffs of black smoke rolling from the upstairs windows attracted a large crowd from nearby buildings and streets. The blaze was quickly extinguished without any damage. Ida F. Thurston's Estate Was $74,349, Report Says The net value of the estate of the late Mrs. Ida F. Thurston of this city, wife of Dr. Joseph M. Thurston, is fixed at $74,349.82 in a report which has been filed in probate court. Dr. Thurston's share of the estate is $5,610. The daughter, Mrs.. Eva M. Thieme, receives $61,862.32 and her husband, Hugo P. Thieme, $6,877.50. Hear Freight Took A Plunge (By Associated Press) PUEBLO. Colo., Sept. 22. Offices of the Colorado and Rio Grande railway here have received a report from Canyon City that a freight train plunged over the Royal gorge at Texas Creek this morning.

EARLHAM AND CITY PREPARE FOR DIG DAY More Than .100- Floats Expected To Be in Huge Parade Which Starts at 1 : 30 p. m. Thursday. collegeTOlTof 'PEP'

AUTO MEN, NOTICE! Automobile owners and drivers are urged by the police department to refrain from parking on Main street between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. Thursday when the Earlham college parade proceeds down the thoroughfare. The portion of Main street from Fourth to Twelfth is included in the request. Preparations in the business district of the city for the Thursday halfholiday and participation in the big Earlhani Endowment parade and ball game between the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs are proceeding without abatement. A band of approximately 50 pieces is assured. The members of the American Legion band and other musicians of the city will go together to make an extra large noise producing body. Factory managers have con sented to allow their musicians the half day off, with pay, to take part in the parade. 100 Autos and Floats Busintss houses and automobiles are urged to decorate, in as great measure as possible, in the Earlham colors, cream and yellow. Over 100 automobiles and floats will be in the parade. Marshal Omer Whelan announced Wednesday. Business houses between Sixth and Tenth streets having guaranteed 75 cars, manufacturing concerns in Richmond and Wayne county will make up the rest of the number. Young Men's Club In The Young Men's Business club is the latest entry, and they will be represented by au elaborate float. Plans of the organization to march in a body could .iiot materialize because such a large proportion of the membership was connected with the . arrangements in some other capacity. The parade will be started at 1:30 p. m., promptly. Mr. Whelan announced. It will be led by Joseph H. Mills, representing the Earlham Campaign committee, Westcott Hanes, of Kiwanis, and Omer G. Whelan, of Rotary, together ( with three mounted policemen. Minstrels Are Second. Neil O'Brien's Minstrels will come in second, followed by the members of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs in a body. The high school with its drum corps and banners will follow them, and Garfield next. The Community Band will lead the third section which will be composed of Earlham students, with their floats, banners and stunts. After them will come the manufacturers and business and. retail merchants' floats. Decorations of most (Continued on Page Twelve) HARDINHiSPEAK AT CAPITAL OCT. 15 (By Associated Press) MARION. O., Sept. 22. Plans for two campaign trips for Senator Harding during October, made public here today, contemplate a swing into the border states, as far south as Chattanooga, Tenn., and one into the middle west as far as Kansas City and Omaha. The first trip will start on Oct. 6, and the candidate will deliver addresses at the following places: Des i Moines, la., forenoon of Oct. 7; Oma ha, Neb., evening of Uct. r, Kansas City, Mo., evening of Oct. 8; Oklahoma City, Okla., evening of Oct. 9. Leaving Marion on Oct. 12, he will

speak at Chattanooga, Tenn., on tneithe message read.

evening of Oct. 13; at Louisville, Ky., on the evening of Oct. 14; at Indianap olis, Ind., on the evening of Oct. 15, and at St. Louis, Mo., on the evening of Oct. 16. Gathers Up Odds and Ends Senator Harding gave attention today to odds and ends of campaign work and arranged to get away during the afternoon for a ride and halfholiday. Elaborate preparations are under way for a front porch celebration to be held Saturday, when the senator will address members of the Harding and Coolidge Men's Traveling association. CHICAGO, Sept 22. Speaking dates of Mrs. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, of New York, sister of the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, were announced today at Republican national headquarters. She will leave New York on her western tour tomorrow and will speak at Columbus, O., Sept. 24; Indianapolis, Sept. 25; St. Joseph, Mo., date unannounced; Denver, Colo. Sept. 28; Omaha. Neb., Sept. 29; St. Paul or Duluth, Sept. 30. Mrs. Robinson will arrive in Chicago Oct. 2. JV. B. BalUnger is Injured N. B. Ballenger, 72 years old, was severely shaken up and bruised when struck by a truck of the Jenkins Vul can Spring company, at North Eighth and the railroad, Tuesday afternoon. He was not seriously injured. Mr. Ballenger was removed to his home, 623 North Eighth street, where he was reported as rapidly recovering, Wednesday

NOW TO BOOST IT' IS YOUNG MEN'S SLOGAN

Richmond is one of the best cities in the country. It has the potential power to expand Industrially and so cially. These were conclusions expressed at the organization meeting of the Young Men's Business club in the city hall, Tuesday night. Every speech and every suggestion, was made with enthusiasm, and the meeting throughout displayed a spirit of "do. things". Applause greeted all the one-minute speeches made. Over sixty young business men ct the city were present and it was their unanimous opinion that an organization composed of men under 40 years of age should be formed for the purpose of boosting Richmond . in every manner possible. Enthusiastic talks were 'given bv Paul James, Paul Beckett and C. M. Davis. "Go Ahead, or Not?" "The big question before Richmond at the present time is whether it is to go ahead or stand still. If a citv stands still, it is going back," Paul l Beckett stated. "The young blood of the city is needed to put pep, punch and determination into the boosting of Richmond. The former Young Men's business club was such an organization, and the present one can assume such a position if all the members get behind It," he stated. "The young men of the town artneeded to help give Richmond the place she should have, said Paul James. He said that the elder men were more inclined to be satisfied with the city as it was, and he emphasized its natural advantages. C. M. Davis emphasized the need of j "endurance and action", which he said taking the first four letters, meant the area of any city. To Bring Five Members. Every member promised to bring five new ones with him to the next meeting, which will be held Monday, Sept. 27, at 8 p. m., The city council chamber isthe scene. The Greater Earlham campaign was Indorsed by the club and plans for a ajfloat in the parade Thursday were laid out. The Armistice Day celebra tion was discussed and a committee appointed to co-operate in the preparations for the day to make it a real success. James is Chairman Temporary officers and committees were appointed to start the organization. The officers are as follows: Paul James, chairman; Eugene Quigg, vice-chairman; Roy Hodge, secretary; and Ray Weisbrod, treasurer. Committee on Constitution and Bylaws Paul - Beckett, chairman; Ray Kelly and Leroy Hodge. Publicity Charles M. Davis, chairman; Fred Golz, John Hasecoster, Hubert Baily, George Brenizer, Cornell Hewson and J. G. Baker. Armistice Day Clem McConoha, chairman; Roland Nusbaum, George Weaver, H. B. Marlatt, Charles Twigg and Emmett Bartel. Membership Howard Steinkamp, chairman; Lawrence Jessup, Bob Tomlinson, C. A. Kleinknecht, J. 'P. Hutchins and Earl Gilbert. Float The members of the publicity committee and Ray Wickemeyer, H. B. Marlatt, George O'Brien and Ray Dalbey. The executive committee will be composed of the officers- and the chairmen of the committees. CLEVELAND, BOSTON, GET BOMB WARNINGS (By Associated Press; CLEVELAND, Sept. 22. Postmas ter Murphy today received an anonymous letter at noon today that two wagon-loads of high explosives were being brought to the city and that the Federal Reserve bank, the Union National bank, and the Citizens' Savings and Trust company were to be blown up before nightfall. Federal authorities communicated with the police and automobiles filled with detectives and police reserves were rushed to each of the three institutions. BOSTON, Spt. 22. The entrances of the city hall were placed under close guard today after the receipt of a second warning by Mayor Peters, "We are here from New York. We wn get you. Watch your buildings," Mayor Peters said that he was inclined to regard both this and a similar one received yesterday as the work of jokers. WE COULD SWALLOW YARNS, BUT NOT THIS EATON, O.. Sept. 22. Elmer Locke, up Lewisburg way, is giving 'em all a game in the "champeen big tater contest," and it looks somewhat like he might grab the first-honor medal. Elmer has just "sent in" 20 spuds that bob a scales at 34 perfectly reliable pounds. And four of the 'taters among the 20 bring a scale beam to a balance at the two-pound mark, each. Elmer, with a view of copping th-? trophy, is making his "spread" at a grocery store in Lewisburg. And let it be stated: The contest still rages. Poles Begin Offensive On Northeast Front (By Associated Press) LONDON, Sept. 22. Polish forces have commenced an offensive in the region of Gradno, on the northeast Polish front, according to an official statement issued yesterday in Moscow and received here by wireless. The statement declares the Poles have advanced along a front 33 miles in length, large numbers of troops being engaged. Fierce ' fighting is pro-

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G. A. R. HOSTS, DWINDLING, IN PARADE TODAY Veterans of Army That Took Up Gage More Than FiftyFive Years Ago Pass in Review. 10,000 ARElN LINE-UP

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 22. To the stirring music of the fife and drum, the boys of 61 to '65 threw back their shoulders and lengthened out their strides in the annual parade "which was the feature today of the 54th national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The paraders passed between walls of cheering humanity, the entire route of the mile long march being packed with spectators, who paid tribute to the veterans with cheers, flags and streamers. Clouds of Confetti Decend. From office buildings along the line of march floated down clouds of confetti, covering the marchers. School children crowded around the soldiers rnd sailors monument, waving tinv flags in greeting to each soldier. Stirring music of the many fife and drum corps, the military bands, and the bugle corps, revived the spirit of youth in many of the marchers, and they were not content to keep step, but danced along the line of march. Many seemingly forgot their four score or more years, and overtaxed their waning strength. Ambulances along the line took care of these and assisted them to tho rest rooms. Day Is Ideal One. The day, although warm, was almost ideal. The sky was cloudless but a breeze from the east tempered th rays of the late September sun. As the various divisions passed, they were given a warm greeting, but the boys of "Father Abraham," In full uniform, with guns at right shoulder, bayonets fixed and cartridge belts snapped in place, drew continuous cheers. Automobiles Form Division. One small division was devoted to automobiles in which those who were physically unable to walk, rode, but the majority were willing and abie to march. The procession started at 10 a. m. The route this5 year was considerably less than a mile in length. Medical Care Provided Although the route of the parade was greatly shortened, every preparation was made to care for the veterans who might become ill or drop out for any reason. Fourteen first aid stations and eight ambulance stations were established along the short line of march with nearly half a hundred doctors in attendance. Hall Leads Parade Commander-in-chief Hall and his staff led the march until they reached the statehouse where the reviewing stand was placed. Detectives from other cities arrived last night to assist the local police in protecting the crowds witnessing the parade from pickpockets. The parade was the only activity, aside from a few social events, slated for the veterans today. Their business session is to be held tomorrow. Yesterday was occupied with reunions of various divisions and brigades. Loomis Scofield of New Caanan. Conn., yesterday was elected fleet commodore of the National Association of Naval Veterans of the United States of America, 1861-65 at the business session of the organization. Dan iel S. Wilder, of Columbus. O., was re elected commander of the National association of Union ex-prisoners of war. Auxiliaries Meet The various auxiliaries of the G. A. R. were to hold business sessions throughout the day. The Sons of Veterans were to elect officers this after noon. Lieutenant Governor P. B. Bar rows, of Nebraska, Congressman Clifford Ireland of Peoria, 111., and Frank Shellhouse, of Indianapolis, are being considered for National Commander, it was announced. The report of Miss Mary Tredo of New Jersey, president of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary shows a total membership of 23,000, a gain of 2,000 during the last year. PARALYZED BY HAZING. EMPORIA. Kas., Sept. 22. Andy McCoy, of Wichita, Kas., a freshman in the college of Emporia, is paralyzed below the waist, as a result, it is said, of upper classmen. He was struck with a paddle. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy tonight; Thursday unsettled; probably rain extreme southwest portion. TempeVatures Yesterday Maximum 84 Minimum 52 Today Noon 84 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore j increasing cloudiness Wednesday night and Thursday; rain within 48 hours, probably arriving Thursday or Thursday night. General Conditions The dominat ing features in the weather condi-. tions Wednesday morning were the movements of two storms; one a tropical storm over the gulf, the other the eastward movement of the Canadian storm. The tropical storm, or West India hurricane, is now causing torrential rains along the Texas and Louisiana coasts with high tides and increasing wind velocities. The Canadian storm extends from the Dakotas northwestward to the Arctic circle. It is getting cooler over the northwest behind the storm, but no cold weather of consequence has yet developed.

PENNINGTON OPENS FRIENDS' FIVE YEARS MEET; TELLS SUCCESS "Every board of the Five Years Meeting .of Friends will have more money for expenditures this year than ever before, with the exception of the board of Foreign Missions," said Levi T. Pennington, director of the Friends Forward .Movement, Wednesday morning In the opening session of the Five Years Meeting conference on the Forward Movement, held in the South Eighth Street Friends church. "This is possible through the activities of the Forward Movement during the past year, which has raised $344,000, with a few of the contributions still out, and we expect the sum to be increased to $500,000 before completion. "Money Small Item." "Although the financial campaign fell below what we felt ought to be raised, we have gone far ahead of anything we have ever done before. The money raised is also a small item of what we have accomplished, for our greatest work has been in the forwarding of the word of God, and not in the raising of a sum of money." Shortly after the opening of the conference by Walter C. Woodward, editor of The American Friend. Levi T. Pennington was chosen chairman of the meeting, and Mr. Woodward secretary. Delegates from practically all of the yearly meetings and Friends' boards were present.

Explains Movement Mr. Pennington occupied the great er portion of the morning session giv ing in detail the reason for the movement and its purposes. He outlined the seven aims of the movement to be intercession, evangelism, surveys, propagation of the Quaker message, life enlistments, stewardship of prop erty, and a united financial campaign. From the organization of the movement after it had been decided at the last Five Years meeting that some thing had to be done to accomplish bigger things for the Society of Friends until the present time, when figures were compiled showing con crete things done, Mr. Pennington showed the delegates the various stages of the work and offered to an swer any questions regarding the movement. As a result of the emphasis placed upon prayer, 3,641 Friends had signed the intercession cards; 69 of the 72 missionaries in the field signed the cards and sent In many pledges from Christian natives who had promised to pray for the success of the movement efforts. Tells of Success "Don't let anyone tell you that the Forward Movement has been an expense to the Five Years meeting," said Mr. Pennington, "for it takes six figures to show the gain accomplished this year over that of the year before. I am comforted that there are problems for us to face, for it shows tiat we are not dead. Only the dead have no problems." Ruthanna N. Simms, of the Home Mission board, followed Mr. Pennington with a report of the board. "As .Lajesult of the Forward Movement," sne saia, "a great deal or new work is possible because of the additional funds provided. It is planned to place a full time resident pastor in the Whitewater meeting, which is the oldest meeting in Richmond, and the only church in the community without a resident pastor. Also a full time pastor for Stillwell meeting, only Friends church in the township. The question of whether to increase the efficiency and enlarge the personnel of the Five Years meeting, or to create a separate Forward Movement staff, for the coming year's work, was Introduced by Sylvester Jones, associate director of the movement, in the afternoon session. Loan Authorized. He said that the executive committee of the Five Years meeting had authorized a loan of $25,000 with which to finance the Forward Movement during the ensuing year, but believed that it is not wise to establish a new Forward Movement staff, but to have the boards of the Five Years meeting supply a secretary from each for full time work in the movement. Mr. Jones said where there has been a failure on the part of the movement in any phase of the work, it has been caused by a lack of an able leader. This pointed to the necessity of educating the Friends to meet the needs of the church, and to give them adequate understanding of the church life and how to meet the ever-present problems. KIWANIS DELEGATES WANT CONCLAVE HERE Rev. Frank A. Dressel and Denver Harlan are the delegates of the local Kiwanis club to the state convention, to be held in Indianapolis, Sept. 29 and 30. Local officers and several directors will make the trip with the delegates the first day. On the second day about half the personnel of the local club expect to make the trip, it was announced. Efforts will be made to secure the next convention for Richmond. Muncie, Anderson and Kokomo also expect to make a bid for the state gathering. For this reason local officers are planning to have a big enough crowd at the state convention to attract attention to Richmond. STATE TAX OFFICER TO HEAR COMPLAINTS County Auditor Brooks has been notified by the state board of tax com missioners that one of its representatives will be at the county assessor's office, this city, Sept. 28, at 4:15 p. m., to hear evidence and gain information from taxpayers whose assessments have been certified to the state board on appeal. Mr. Brooks says that no more than three tax assessments in this county have been appealed to the state board.

60 DAYS TO . FILE MILTON BANK CLAIMS Judge Bond Fixes Period Following Conference With Receiver, Attorneys and Stockholders. MUST SETTLf IN FULL

Following a conference with Claude S. Kitterman, receiver for the Farmers' Bank of Milton, Indiana, and attorneys representing the receiver and bank stockholders. Judge William A. Bond announced Wednesday that as soon as Receiver Kitterman prepared a petition for submission to the court he would Issue an order fixing a period of 60 days for the filing of claims against the Farmers' Bank. Judge Bond stated that he would expect all claims to be submitted with In that period, following which the receiver will be instructed to make settlements in full of all bona-fide claims. Monday Judge Bond announced that he had instructed the receiver of the Farmers' Bank to arrange to make a settlement with all patrons of the bank who had legitimate claims as soon as possible, even if the receiver was required to call upon the stockholders to assume such obligations. Question Concerns Bank Only 1 He stated that the question of whether the alleged bondsmen of the late Oscar KIrlin, who was cashier of the bank, or the stockholders should assume the bank shortage was one in which the patrons of the bank were not interested and that it would be manifestly unfair to those people who held legitimate claims to delay a settlement of their claims until the courts had passed upon the validity of the claim for $100,000 which has been filed by the receiver against Klrlln's alleged bondsmen. Judge Bond states that such claims as are not filed within the time limit of 60 days which he will establish, will be given no consideration unless a claim filed after that period was delayed in submission for a reason the court believes to be a particularly justifiable one. Progress Has Been Made. The receiver has reported that some progress has been made in the settlement of notes held by the bank, but expressed he opinion that it would require at least 60 days more to collect and pass upon all outstanding claims. While Mr. Kitterman was in Rich- ( Continued on Page Twelve) TROPICAL HURRICANE, NOW OVER LOUISIANA, IS: FAST SUBSIDING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, Sept. 22. The center of the tropical hurricane passed overland west of the Missisippi river during last night and is now over northern Louisiana, the weather bureau announced early today. The bureau said the storm would diminish. Warnings over the gulf coast were ordered down. NEW ORLEANS. Sept, 22. The tropical storm reported to be sweeping slowly toward the gulf coast had not struck the mainland in this vicinity early today. The weather bureau indications were that the greatest force of the hurricane would be felt on the coast east of the Mississippi river, probably during the day. Barometer Rises. After dropping last night to 29.E3, the barometer was rising steadily this morning and the wind which reached a maximum velocity here of 48 miles an hour, had dropped to 18 miles an hour. This favorable turn in conditions led to the belief that the disturbance might have dissipated itself somewhat at last. The storm was re ported last night to be approaching the mainland at a rate of 12 miles an hour. No loss to shipping has thus far been reported here. Traffic on the Louisville & Nashville railroad, however, was at a standstill, one bridge having been washed out near here, while the trucks were reported under water at several points. Trees Uprooted. Trees were uprooted, windows wero broken and signs were blown down by the wind here. One unidentified man was killed by a falling power wire. Considerable damage from the high winds and tides was reported from other coast points east of here, the wind at Bay St. Louis and Chef Menteur having been estimated at 60 miles an hour, during the night. In some localities wires were down and out of commission. At Mobile, Ala., according to reports received here, the barometer had fallen to 39.84 . A 22 mile an hour wind was reported, and today a light rain was falling. Center Shifts. Indications last night were that the coast west of here would bear the brunt of the storm, but the weathtr bureau reported at midnight that the center of the hurricane evidently hal veered eastward, and moro serious damage was expected to the east of the Mississippi. GALVESTON. Tex.. Sept. 22. Texas coast cities breathed somewhat easier early today in the belief that the tropical hurricane which roared J its way up the Gulf of Mexico from Yucatan and threatened to smite a wide strip of territory between Galveston and Corpus Christ! has rec rved at sea and swung eastward. Victims of former hurricanes, however, and fully aware of the fickleness of such storms this morning, continued to take all possible Drecau-

I tionary measures. ,