Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 308, 8 November 1920 — Page 1

TED 'A (, VOL. XLV., No. 308 Palladium, Est. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. 1M7. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 8. 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS

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TOUR COUNTY TUESDAY TO BOOST ROADS Arrangements Have Been

Completed for 150 People to Make the Trip Leave from Court House. HAGERSTOWN DINNER Members of the Young Men's Business club who are expecting to make the Good Roads Boosters trip Tuesday are requested to be at the court house shortly before 8 a. m., with or without cars, so that arrangements can be made for all. ROLAND NUSBAUM, Chairman of Committee. The Good Roads Boosters trip of the county will be started at 8 a. m., Tuesday morning, from the court house. Arrangements for the trip have been completed and it is expected that 150 people will make the tour under the direction of Howard Horton, county surveyor, and W. O. Jones, county road superintendent. According to Roland Nusbaum, chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements for the trip, representatives from every business house in the city should be in the trip. The roads of the county are catd to be in good condition for the time of year and improvements that have been made during the last year will be pointed out to the Boosters. Dinner at Hagerstown. Dinner will be served free at Hagerstown. All those making the trip will be the guests of Mr. Horton and Mr. Jones. The American Legion band will accompany the tourists and furnish music at each town. Representatives from towns which will be visited are invited to accompany the trip. The course as outlined Monday by Mr. Horton is in the following order: Boston, Abington, Centerville, Harlans, Pershing, Milton, Cam1 bridge City, Hagerstown two hours for dinner Gravel Dip. Greensfork, Economy, Williamsburg, Fountain City, Bethel, Whitewater, Middleboro and Richmond. Short Program. At Hagerstown a short program will be given during the meal. Rev. Dr. Hartley, will give thf address of welcome. Denver Harlan will respond for the visitors. Short talks will be given by- C. Gray, of the otate highway commission, - on' -"State-. Highways"; Will Reller. "County and Township Units of Highways"; W. "O.' Jones, 'County Maintenance"; C. D. Faulks, "Concrete Highways"; R. H. Candlish, "Bituminous Highways"; Oliver Lafuze and James Knapp, "Highway Legislation," followed by a general discussion.

Some safety first rules have been west side building to Leslie Colvin of outlined for the drivers of cars. (1) Indianapolis for the total sum of $278,Cars should be spaced 150 feet apart; 1090. (2) Signal following car when stop-f The heating contract was let to

ping; (3) In going down hill into! Abington put car into low gear at top of hill; (,) Follow the pace set by the leader; (5) In case of breakdown wait for the service car at the rear and then cut across and catch up with the procession at nearest point; (6) Keep your place in the line and be considerate of others. ARMENIA IN CONTROL OF REDSJS REPORT CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. . Armenia is passing under Bolshevik control, it is said in reports received here from Tiflis. Turks and Bolshevik Tartars have effected a junction at Alexandropol, and it is probable the city of Erivan has been occupied by Turkish troops commanded by Kazic Kaarabakir Pasha. Armenian troops are reported to be surrendering or seeking refuge in Georgia. The Russian Bolsheviki, it is said, in reports from Sebastopol, are sending units from three armies now in the Crimean region to Baku and trans-Caucasia. The purpose is. it is declared, to give the troops a period for rest, and to arrange for a re-distribution of forces in the Asiatic campaign. Brazilian Firms Protest t CL: utrtx.uic ui um,, viSc RIO JANEIRO. Nov. 8. Eight im port ant firm of this city have protested to the foreign minister against the recent seizure at Fiuma by Captain Gabriele d'Annunzio of the steamer Cogne. which carried a cargo consigned to Brazil. The government is 3sked to make representations at Romc and to secure indemnity for the poods seized when me snip was i;ihen over by ,hc D'Annunzian forces. Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST The Rocky Mountain storm will continue to cau.se unsettled weather with rain at intervals durin? the next 36 hours with increasing wind. The center of the storm is now ever the western states. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Probably rain tonight and Tuesday; not much change in temperature. Temperatures Ytrterday. Maximum 5 Minimum 47 Today. Noon For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Occasional rains Monday night and Tuesdav; moderate temperature. Weather Conditiort Generally tloudv weather now prevails over most of the United States. Moderate to heavy rains are falling over the Mississippi valley. Rain or Bnow over the Rocky Mountain states.

T , . .. - Members of New Senate Which Is Republican by 22 Votes ''. ' I- w& v v M 'Z. i

Left to right, above: Senator W. !. Jones, of Washington, Senator-elect Tasker L. Oddie, of Nevada; Senator-elect F. R. Gooding, of Idaho. Below: Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, of Florida; Senator-elect Frank B. Willis, of Ohio. A group of the men who will take seats in the new U. S. senate as a result of the Republican landslide. They were returned victors in some of the interesting campaigns conducted. Senator Jones succeeds himself. Former Governor Oddie of Nevada succeeds Charles B. Henderson, Democrat. F. It. Gooding succeeds Senator John F. Nugent for Idaho. Duncan Fletcher succeeds himself as Florida senator. Frank B. Willis, elected to take Harding's place from Ohio, was formerly governor of that state. WEST SIDE SCHOOL CONTRACTS AWARDED; TOTAL IS $371,772 The board of education Monday awarded the general contract for the Hayes Brothers of Indianapolis for'.' $50,888, plumbing for $33,000 to Freyn of Indianapolis, and the electrical contract for $9,794.50 to the Hatriold Electric company, also of Indianapolis. This makes the total for the entire building $371,772.50. which . is $78,227.50 less than the original estimate, $450,000. The contracts were being signed Monday afternoon. Work on the building will begin immediately and if the excavations can be completed before winter it is expected that the building will be ready for use by next October. If. however, the excavations cannot be completed the building will not be finished before January, 1922. Superintendent J. II. Bentley stated that plans for the east side building would bo started immediately. HONOR E. GURNEY HILL, FAMOUS ROSE GROWER AT MEETING, TUESDAY E. Gumoy Hill, Richmond's worldfamous rose grower, will receive the gold medal awarded by the American Rose Society, Tuesday at a meeting of the Rotary club. He will also receive the modal given by the citv of Portland. The honors are conferred upon the veteran florist beof pro production of "Columbia"! rose, which was introduced by him in iqit nnH nntorpH in ihf intPt-nntinnat gardens at Portland that vear. Mayor George L. Baker, of Port-! land. Ore., formally requested the Rotary club to take charge of the presentation. Jesse A. Currey, Portland business man and Kotarian, will arrivp in Richmond Tuesdav from the Pacific coast to make the presentation of the medals. He comes to Richmond as the personal representative of Mayor Bakfcr and S. C. Pier, of! Portland. Met Strong Competition Mr. Hill's rose was entered in competition two years ago with 34 roses. According to the rules of the gardens, the rose must be left for two years. It is carefully tended and nourished, all receiving the same attention. After this time judges grade the flowers without knowing the name of the exhibitor. The local flower scored a total of 9S.66 points out of a possible 10. Flowers from Kngland. Ireland and Eurvean growers wero among those competing with the Hill entry. The conditions at the Portland gardens are know to be absolutely fair and all conditions are such as to give every rose the best possible chance to appear at its best. This fact brings special honor to the local florist. PAUL CAMBON TO RETIRE PARIS, Nov. 8. The retirement at an early date of Paul Cambon as the French ambassador to Great Britain, is forecasted by the Echo De Paris todaj-.

AMERICAN QUAKERISM IS OBSERVED IN WEEK. SELECTED BY FRIENDS

"American Quakerism Week" is to be observed by Friends in all parts of the United States from Sunday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 12, according to an announcement Monday. Letiers are being sent to each meeting of Friends urging that they make special observance of the week. SundF.y, Dec. 5, is Quakerism day. A program of services in celebration of this ciay and meetings to follow during tre week is suggested to the various meetings. Sunday, Dec. 12, the last day of "American Quakerism Week" wll be Intercession day. A mid-week meeting, to be-' held on Thursday, Dec. 9, will also be held. Program Announced. Following is a copy of the program suggested for use in the many Friends churches: Suftday, Dec. 5 Quakerism day. Morning, sermon or address suggested on "The Message and Mission of Quakerism;" afternoon, "Friends education and service work;" evening, "Friends Homo, and Foreign Mission work " It I i AVT.A.-.f .-..I liot iiV.rii a li n I f ltnll r wit I 4 k r subjects. Mid week service, Friday". Dec. 9. Evening, Friends peace, temperance, publication. Bible school and Young Friends work. Each r these topics are to occupy about 10 minutes. Sunday, Deo. 12 Intercession day. Monring. message on prayer. Afternoon, service of prayer for .Friends work. Evening, Bible reading on prayor, with period of inteicesioQ. STRIKING STEVEDORES IIEPUDIATE DECISION VERA CRUZ, Nov. 8. Striking stevedores and dock workers In this city lave refused to accept the agreement reached at Mexico City on Friday by representatives of tlie Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the fillip Owners' association with Provisional President de la lluerta. They have- issued a call for a getieral strike to b-??in today and it is said the move will "be supported by a sympathetic stride by railroad men. Orders for a general strike nave been received from Mexico City. This movement was begun months ago and preparations were made for a general walliout which would be nation-wide m eneci. n was in ut-s u un V. DUl lne slr!Ke , or, . herti hastened tbe final action. I Tlie agreement reached at Mexico City called for an armistice of sixty dayii. during which time new contracts wouM be presented the workingmen. When news of this action reached this city, the strikers called a meeting and voted to disregard any arrangement matfe at the national capital. NEW RULING HANDED DOWN ON PROHIBITION (By Associated Pressl Vr'ASHIXGTON, D. C, Nov. 8. Liqaor lawfully acquired by a person for fcis personal use may be stored in a place other than his home under a ruling today by the supreme court. The court's decision was on an appeal brought by William G. Street of New York City, from lower court decrees refusing an injunction prohibiting federal prohibition from seizing liquor which he had stored in a room leaned from a safe deposit company. The court declared congress did not intend to prohibit such storage when the liquor was lawfully acquired for a lawful purpose. Justice Clarke who gave the decision also held that the transportation of lawfully acquired liquor from a warehouse to the home of the owner did not constitute "transportation" within the meaning of the enforcement act. ,

CITY ADMINISTRATION INDICATES HOSTILITY TO NEW BATE BOOST

That the city administration will actively oppose the effort of the Richmond City Water Works company to obtain an increase in water rates was indicated Monday at the meeting of the board of public works. "If the water company gets its L'." per cent increase in rates the city' water bills will be almighty high." remarked Matt Von Pein, president of the board. I think the present water rates are high enough," remarked Mayor Zim merman, and the board membeis agreed with the mayor. "I don't believe any stock of tbe Richmond City Water Works company is for sale," adder the mavor. This j remark apparently was apropos to a j statement made Saturday by the su perintendent or the water company. Howard Dill, that with the company limited to a 6l per cent return upon its investment, difficulty might be founa in disposing of future stock issues to finance necessary improvements, of the return rate was not increased. ASK FILL REMOVAL The Starr Piano company served written demand on the board Monday that it would expect the city to take steps to require the removal of the fill which now obstructs the roadway which leads to the river to the south of the Main street bridge. The fill was reecntly made by a property owner and has resulted in the closing of the road, which still remains a public highway and which the piano company depends upon particularly for fire protection. City Attorney Reller advised the board that the company was well within its legal rights in asking for the reopening of the roadway. A conference of interested parlies will be hold at the city buildiug Wednesday. HARDING WILL SAIL FROM NEW ORLEANS FOR PANAMA NOV. 18 (By Associated JVpss) NEW ORLEANS, Nov. S--(On Board Senator Harding's Train). Presidentelect Harding will sail fiom New Orleans Nov. 18 for the Canal Zone on board a United Fruit company steamer, it was learned here today. Returning, he will be landed at Norfolk December 4. Arrangements have been made whereby the ship he is to take from New Orleans will remain over one day from her scheduled sailing date to accommodate Senator Harding and bis party, now placed at 35 persons. The stop at Norfolk will also be by special arrangement. Coming to Texas for a vacation after trying requirements of his campaign, President-elect Harding declared today that, he was determined to put aside thoughts of his coming responsibilities and to give himself over for the next two weeks to complete rest ana recreation, ne 101a ins menus i that he expected to stay off the front ! page ana 10 cease temporarily to De more than a second rater in the day-to-day column of the daily newspapers. Real Vacation. From the time of his arrival at Point Isabel, a small and remote village on the southern Texas coast, he was ready to plunge unreservedly into the swing 01 a real vacation, numing, fishing and golf are the particular vacation offerings of the place, but of the three he expected to omit hunting because it never has been among his favorite sport?. A morning's fishing expedition and an afternoon on the golf links were to constitute his routine during virtually every day of his visit. The fact that Point Isabel lies only six miles from the Mexican border, has given rise to many whisperings of possible conferences between the new President-elect and representatives of the new regiqie in Mexico, but those closest to Mr. Harding were inclined to throw cold water on such of these reports as have come to their attention. No Corerenees. Mr. Harding himself said today that no such conferences were "in prospect", and that lie had heard them expressed only in newspaper speculation. The same attitude wa3 taken by the Presidene-elect toward published suggestions that he might begin, before his inauguration, informal conversations with European governments regarding the formulation of an association of nations. Not only does he want his vacation undisturbed, but he has said in public utterances that he desired to have no negotiations with foreign agents until he actually had come into authority.

ANDERSON IS STARTING HIS INVESTIGATION

Federal Judge Begins Probe of Palmer s Connection in Coal Case at Indianapolis loday. CASE IS CONTINUED INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Nov. 8. At the request of the government the conspiracy case against 125 soft coal miners and operators of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania was continued when called in the United States district court of Judge A. B. Anderson this morning. Judge Anderson then immediately started up his investigation of Attorney uenerai calmer s connection with the case at one tl''e declaring. "I am going to find out wnelher the attorney general can ham-string a case in this court." Dan W. Simms of Lafayette, lnd., who recently resigned as special assistant district attorney, in the case was the first witness called in the investigation. Jurisdiction Doubtful. The government based its plea for a continuance Tor the fact that not all of the defendants had been brought within the jurisdiction of the federal district court for Indiana and also, on the resignation of Mr. Simms who, following his resignation, declared his action was due to instructions from Mr. Palmer that certain evidence be not used. "These instructions" Mr. Simms stated, "literally cut the heart out of the case." Simms Testifies. Mr. Simms, in testifying today in the investigation declared that no agreement of any sort had been made by the attorney general or anyone else within the presence of Judge Anderson or out of it in regard to the evidence to be used. E.B. Ames, former chief assistant attorney general, appearing as a friend of Mr. Palmer,, declared, however, that the attorney general's instructions had been misunderstood generally and that evidence he ordered excluded was that relating to a period of time not covered by the conspiracy indictment. Mr. Ames, interpreting Mr. Palmer's letter said that the attorney general intended only to give instructions regarding the contempt and added that "inadvertent use of language Caused a different interpretation being made by Mr. Simms and an associated counsel." , Anderson Challenge. Asked why the attorney-general did not want evidence that was the basis for the contempt proceedings used in the present cases, Mr. Ames said that this was because the miners submitted to Judge Anderson's orders directing cancellation of the strike order last year. This was challenged by Judge Anderson who asserted the miners "flouted" his order, but submitted to negotiations with Mr. Pal mer. "Here are two armies," continued tbe judge, referring to the cases, "the general of one agrees to hold back his strongest division. Can he do it. He may. But he would be court martialed if he did." Denies Suppression Mr. Simms. 1,. Ert Slack, special prosecutor, and District Attorney Van Nuys testified that no agreement for the suppression of any evidence was made last year with the attorney general. Mr. Ames, who attended the conference at which Mr. Palmer has j been quoted as saying the aggreement was reached volunteered a similar statement and flatly denied that, any sort of an agreement was made by Judge Anderson. Just before the investigation adjourned to be renewed later in the day Judge Anderson declared "I am going to find out if this government centers in a few individuals in Washington," and he added that he would learn whether he was "a puppet to be controlled by strings pulled from Washington." Indiana State Florists Gaests of Hill Companies Qnrentv.fiirfl P T, 7 : I State Florists association were guests of the E. G. Hill and J. H. Hill flora! companies Monday. The visitors inspected the seedling roses of the companies and aiso made a tour of the green houses of the city. The Cause. Iemon, Ruch, Newman and Easthaven j greenhouses were inspected, AH those present were guests of the j Hills at a luncheon served in the K. of P. building at noon. At this meeting! some general business of the state association was transacted. James E. Daily Dies At Home Near Eaton James E. Daily. 74 years old. died Saturday afternoon at his home west of Eaton. Ohio. Heart trouble caused his death. Mr. Daily was for many years an earnest worker in the United Brethren church of this-city during his residence here. He drove an express wagon in Richmond and wag well known by local citizens. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Erwin and Elmer, and one daughter. Maude Harris. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the United Brethren church of Eaton, Ohio. Burial will be in Eaton cemetery. The Rev. Jerge will officiate. Friends may call at any time. INDIANA PUBLISHER ILL SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 8. Elmer Crockett, president of the Tribune Printing company, well known to the Masonic fraternity throughout . the state and well known Republican, is 111 with apoplexy at his home here. He was stricken last night after, working in his yard during the-afternoon. Mr. Crockett is a veteran of the Civil war.

Bodies of 550 A mericans

To Remain in England WASHINGTON. Nov. 8. The bodies of about 650 American soldiers who died in England are to remain permanently in that country by request of the families of the men. Secretary Baker apnounced today that orders had been given to concentrate the bodies in a permanent cemetery near London, which will be under the perpetual care and control of the American government. All other American dead in Great Britain hare been returned to the United States, according to the War Department announcement. Theodate Wilson Dies Following Operation Theodate P. Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Folger P. Wilson. 116 South' Eleventh street, died Sunday at 2:25 p. m. at Battle Creek, Mich. Her death followed an operation last Wednesday morning, at the Harris Private Sanitarium. . She is survived by her parents and a brother, Isaac Wilson. The body will arrive here Tuesday morning and be taken to the home of her parents, where friends may call. Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later. RELLER QUESTIONS INCREASED VALUATION ASKED BY COMPANY A valuation of approximately $800,000, for rate making purposes, was claimed for the property of the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company by representatives of the company at a hearing held before Fred B. Johnson, a member of the Indiana Public Service Commission, on the company's petition for an increase of natural gas rates and for the establishment of a rate for artificial gas. The hearing was held Saturday at the Richmond city building. Will W. Reller, city atorney, disputed the valuation claim advanced by the company. Mr. Reller declared that the company's actual valuation w-as only 'a little in excess of $300,000, which is approximately $50,000 more than the valuation established several years ago by the state commission for the local company's holdings. A. C. Howard, an engineer for the corporation which controls the local gas company, testified that if the company's valuation was based on present day costs it would approximate $1,C95,000. Test Artificial Plant. It was announced that the artificial gas plant of the local company would be given a test some time between November 25 and December 1. Before any action is taken on the company's petition another hearing will be held at Indianapolis before the commission. N. H. Johnson, manager of the Light, Heat and Power company, testified before Commissioner Johnson that the present supply of West Virginia natural gas was sufficient only for cooking purposes and was inadequate under moderate weather conditions. He stated that he believed Richmond w-ould be without natural gas by February. 1921. Reller Gives Opinion Will W. Reller. city attorney, in formed Commissioner Johnson that at a recent conference on the gas situation held at Dayton a representative of the pumping company from which the Light. Heat and Power company secures its natural gas had stated that Richmond would receive this winter 80 per cent of the supply furnished last year, and had expressed the opinion that, so far as Richmond w-as concerned, the natural gas' supply would not be exhausted until next October. Mr. Howard testified that the company was not receiving a fair return on Its present investment valuation. No specific schedule of increased rates for natural gas was submitted by the gas company, nor did the company indicate what rate it desired for artificial gas. Testimony was introduced, however, that the cost of manufacturing artificial gas in Richmond would be about the same as in Terre Haute, and it was shown that the manufacturing cost in Terre Haute was 98.67 cents per thousand cubic feet. Reller Makes Demand. Mr. Reller, for the city, demanded that the company be required to maintain the gas plant in readiness for ini mediate service, including the required supplies of coke and oil. N. H. Johnson declared that the artificial plant was practically ready for operation, and that the necessary coke and oil supplies could be procured on 48 hours notice. Commissioner Johnson stated that the commission would hold the locai gas company responsible for preparedness to provide artificial gas service in the event of the failure of the natural gas. Commissioner Johnson also indicat ed that whatever artificial gas rai was established the rates would not be based upon costs now prevailing. He said that the rate schedule would un doubtedly be based on the prospect of somewhat ldwer costs which are expected to prevail within the near future. He said the proposed artificial rates, in any event, would be tentative and subject to revision.NEW YORK BUILDER PLEADS NOT GUILTY NEW YORK. Nov. 8. George S. Backer, millionaire builder, pleaded not guilty when arraigned in general sessions court on charges of perjury growing out of his testimony before j the Lockwood committee investigating the activities or New York's alleged "building trust." After a lively rhetorical battle between opposing counsels in which Backer's lawyers fought for ten days stay, and Samuel Untermyer, representing the investigators, held out for immediate trial, Justice Mulqueen announced he would hear any motions which are to be made next Monday. Edmund L. Mooney. who appeared ! as Backer's counsel did not announce what method of attack against the in - dictment would be employed.

FIX ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES1 OF NEW YEAR Various Departments Prepare Proposals Upon Which Congress Will Make Appropriations for Administration. CHANGESAREEXPEGTED

'By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C, Nor. 8. Estimates upon which congress will make appropriations for the first fiscal year of the new Republican administration are now being prepared by the various government departmentg under the direction of Democrat cabinet ofnees and in accord with the policies of the Wilson administration. The estimates will be submitted to congress on the opening of the next session on Dec. 6. Since the Republicans have a majority in both the senate and the house sharp changes are expected to be made in most ot the estimates under revision plan which Republican congressional leaders are expected to work out in co-operation with ofher leaders of the Harding administration which takes office March 4. Sae As In 1912. The present political situation with regard to the annual appropriations is similar to that which obtained eight years ago after the first election of Woodrow "Wilson, but the economic situation in the country was vastlv different. At that time the Republicans were in control of the executive branches of the government under President Taft, but the Democrats had a majority in both the senate and house. At that time, however, conditions in the nation and world generally were normal and government expenditures were only one-fourth of what they are at this time. Based On Requirements. The forthcoming estimates for the War Department will be based upon the requirements of an army, the sire of which has been fixed by the Republican congress, but the naval estimate to be submitted next month will be based on the Democratic program. Secretary Daniels has repeatedly said that unless the United States became a member of the League of Nations, it must maintain the most powerful navy in the world. Under the program authorized in 1916 the government now is constructing five great battle cruisers and more than that number of superdreadnoughts and the forthcoming naval timateTS expected not' only to "In-' elude appropriations for carrying on this work but also recommendations for additional war craft. Estimates for all the government departments are expected to exceed $4,000,000,000, this total including amounts for refunding portions of the public debt. WHISKY RING JURY CONSIDERS EVIDENCE CHICAGO, Nov. 7. The federal grand jury, which for the last two weeks has been investigating alleged whisky rings in Chicago and other cities, today considered the evidence it has obtained. Federal officials expected scores of indictments to be returned against saloonkeepers and others when the grand jury announces its report. Meantime federal officials asked that warrants be prepared for the entire list of men against whom they had presented evidence of violating the Volstead act. If the indictments are returned they will come before Federal Judge Kenesaw M. Landis and the cases will be tried before him. It was understood today that federal authorities had wired to Washine- ) ton asking that no passports be Is sued the men expected to be indicted, as information had been obtained to the effect that several of the men were planning to leave for Cuba. Senate Committee Probes Nation's Housing Conditions (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 8 An investigation of housing conditions in Michigan. Ohio and western Pennsylvania was started here today by the senate committee on reconstruction and production of which Senator William M. Calder, New York, is chairman. The committee is being assisted by Fred H. Goff. chairman of Mayor W. S. Fitzgerald's housing committee. Citizens of Pittsburgh. Detroit. Cincinnati. Toledo, Columbus and other cities were requested to be present. From Cleveland the committee goes to Chicago. Welcome French General Arriving at New York (By Associated Press) NEW YORK. Nov. 8. General Robert Nivelle. delegate of the Fremh government to the tercentenary celebration of the American Mayflower council, to be held this month, w9 a passenger on the steamship La Lorraine, arriving here today. Five troops of Boy Scouts and a police cycle squad were selected to meet the French war hero and escort hlaa to his hotel. Representatives of the Mayflower council, the federal council of churches of Christ in America, tliu American Legion, the French consulate and other organizations, also greeted him at the dock. STAIR CASE FALLS; ONE PERSON KILLED (By Associated Press) CLERMONT-FERRAND, France. Oct. 7. One person was killed and nearly 40,000 injured when a stair case at the city hall collapsed tndav rinr. ing a ceremony. About 100 persons j were thrown to the ground when the ' structure gave way.