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CAR ROBBERS ESCAPE WITH S25INB00TY Elude Capture After Holding Up f Dayton and Western Traction Company , C a r Near City Limits. detectivTsTn CASE

HOUSE LEANS TO INCLUSION OF SALES TAX Development of Revision Program Shows Growing Trend in Favor of Consumption Levy Opponents Bitter. IMPETUSls" ADDED

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CLAIMS COAL PANIC CAUSED BY OFFICIALS George H. Cushing, Managing Director of the American Wholesale Coal Association, Denies Collusion. NAMES ARElflTHHELD WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 22 George H. Cushing. managing director of the American Wholesale Coal association, was recalled today by the aenate coal investigating committee when open, sessions were resumed and entered a denial that coal men had "planned" the series of government statements and actions, which he said, caused a coal shortage panic this year. "Some of the coal men got the high prices," he said "but I want to absolve them trpm bringing about the steps which five government organizations took that caused the panic. Names Withheld Names of those charged before a gtenate investigating committee yesterday with conducting coal profiteering operations while officials of the government and presented to the committee in executive session were still

withheld from publication today when I the committee resumed its investigation of the coal situation generally. Cushing made the charge that government officials had joined in profiteering during last summer's coal shortage. Official Accused According to Senator Calder of New York, chairman of the committee, Mr Cushing gave the name of one official and described an operation in which this official was declared to have been a principal when the committee went into executive session. Through this operation "Mr. Cushing was said to have told the committee a group of men in government service obtained 450.000 tons of coal which they later sold at a profit of $500,000. J. D. A. Morrow, vice president of the National Coal association, representing mine operators said his association was formed at the instance of the. national defense council and was approved , by the fuel administration "50 there could be some national organization,, in .he coal Jndustry with which the govern m'entrirotrht deal He paid the association has 2,200 members who produced a little over half the coal tonnage of the United States." HOME RULE MEASURE CAUSES NO INTEREST AMONG IRISH PAPERS (By Associated Press) DUBLIN, Dec. 22. Passage of the Irish home rule bill by the British parliament is not viewed as specially important by newspapers here. It is recognized the bill probably will not be accepted by either Ulster or the rest of Ireland, and that the British government may never decide to put its provisions into operation. "Carsonism has received its reward, says the Freeman's Journal. "The bill was designed as a trap, but it fa?led to work. Even such modified democratic institutions as we possess are threatened by it." The Irish Independent says there will be no rejoicings in Ireland over the passage of the measure, which makes a settlement still more difficult" "Thanks to the House of Lords," eays the Irish Times, "the bill has ceased to be a measure bringing about absolute and permanent partition of Ireland and the central council, which if established may become a real link between the North and South." RULE OUT 3 CHARGES AGAINST ARNSTEIN

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 22. Three of the four overt acts charged against Jules W. (Xickey) Ornstr in and others p cn trial here, charged with having -wrougbt stolen securities into the district were ruled out of the indictment today by Justice Gould as "at variance" with the proof presented by the government. A single transaction in . stolen bonds now remains against the Oefendant. The ruling of the court was made admittedly on a technicality, members of a brokerage firm, who had owned certain stolen storks being named differently in the indictments from the list given by a government witness. The court denied a petition of the defense that it summon as a witness Nick C'ohn. the alleged conspirator, arrested hero last niht alter a year's search by the police. Justice Gould offered to subpoena t'ohn as a witness for tho defense with the privilege of cross examination but refused to summon Co!:n as "a court witness."

Fire in Venice Does ' Damage of $1,000, 000 (By Associated Press.) VENICE; CaJ . Dec. 22. Damage estimated at $1,000,000 was caused by fire wbich burned for two hours on the amusement pier, here last night before It was brought under control by th? combined efforts of the Venice Are department and two companies irons Los Angeler., Just as it was threatening to destroy the city. Charles Ktrby, a volunteer fire fightVr, fell wwiwth the roof of one struc-l ture and suffered burns from which he died soon after. Several firemen also received burns and injuries. J

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The committee, photographed at one of the sessions. The senate elections committee is now in session at Washington hearing testimony regarding the election contest between Senator Truman H. Newberry and Henry Ford. This picture shows the committee with the attorneys representing both sides. Those in the committee, seated from left to right, are: Senators J. O. Wolcott, Delaware; Atlee Pomerene, Ohio, and Selden P. Spencer of Missouri. From left to right, standing: Gerald E. Buckley, William Lucking (both Ford counsel), Stewart Hanley (Newberry counsel) and Fred R. Schmalzriedt (Ford counsel). Before beginning a recount of the ballots cast in the Michigan election of 1918, the committee is hearing testimony concerning the alleged destruction of 17,000 of the ballots cast.

EXTREME PESSIMISM IS FELT IN ENGLAND OVER UNEMPLOYMENT (By Associated Press) LONDON, Dec. 22 Extreme anxiety is felt by the British people over conditions of unemployment, and in some quarters the opinion is held that the crisis is more serious than any of its predecessors. This pessimism is reflected in editorial comment relative to government proposals to relieve distress, and there is a fretful tone in some comment which further emphasizes forebodings over the prospects of the coming winter. It is predicted that in spite of all aids that may be devised, the next few months may bring privations to many thousands. Premier Lloyd George outlined his plan for relieving the unemployed in th housaiAt-eommons yesterday, and newspapers give him credit for doing whatever is possible by resorting to makeshifts which are admittedly palliatives. Some newspapers apologize for the government's plan, contending that it is better than the efforts of all previous governments to meet critical conditions in the labor world. Attack Cabinet. On the other hand, many newspapers attack the cabinet for doing too little, too much, or the wrong thing. The country, some of these critics insist, is already overtaxed to an intolerable extent and cannot afford such relief measures as were outlined by the premier. They assert the government is merely "buying off trouble for the present by mortgaging the future, hoping when the crash comes that the present minister will not be there " The labor press declares that what the government offers is merely a "drop in the ocean" and almost farcical. WILSON WILL FOLLOW INAUGURAL TRADITION WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. President Wilson plans to accompany Presidentelect Harding from the White House to the capitol on March 4 and back again to the White House for luncheon, as is the usual custom when a new executive is inaugurated. Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to the president, said today that Mr. Wilson had outlined to him yesterday his plans with regard to inauguration day. As is the custom, Mr. Harding will caJl at the White House jvtt before noon and will be received o;' the retiring executive. They then, under present plans, will ride down Pennsylvania avenue to the capitol. where the president-elect will take the oath of office and deliver his inaugural address. The new and retiring presidents will lead the usual parade up the avenue to the White House, where Mr. Wilson will entertain Mr. Harding at luncheon. Immediately afterward Mr. Wilson will return to his new home on S street to take up his life as a private citizen after eight years in the White House. ASK MODIFICATION OF INDIANA STATUTES INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 22 Modification of the Indiana laws relating to mining corporations and insurance by commissions appointed by the governor have been asked by interested persons. Governor Goodrich declared today, adding that he would not appoint any such commission. The question, however, may be submitted to the legislature next month for an expression by resolutions as to whether the various laws now scattered throughout the state's statutes should be placed in separate volumes. Governor Goodrich spent most of today conferring with the legislative visiting committee now engaged in framing recommendations .for appropriations to state institutions, that will be submitted to the legislature. The governor said he had no suggestions to offer the committee which also declined to announce any decisions which have been made by it.

Heirs Sue for Share of Marcus L. Ward Estate (By Associated Press) CINCINNATI, Dec. 22 Cincinnatians interested in the suit filed in chancery court in Newark, N. J., attacking the clause in the will of Marcus L. Ward, which provides $5,000,000 for a home for "respectable bachelors and widowers," are Miss Mary L. Longworth, and Mrs. Richard Kerfoot, according to attorneys who are representing the Cincinnati heirs. In the event judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiffs. Miss Longworth would receive one-fourth of the estate which is valued at $7,000,000. Miss Longworth is a second cousin of Congressman Nicholas Longworth. Another heir in this section of the country is Dr. Joseph B. Morris, of Springfield, O.

RAILWAYMEN DEMAND -ADJUSTMENT-BOARD (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Dec. 22. Demands of the railway brotherhoods that a national board of adjustment handle all railway labor problems instead of the individual company settling its own troubles as was the custom before the war, will be protested at a convention of manufacturers, merchants, railway executives and shippers to be held here Jan. 12 it was announced today by the National conference of state manufacturers' associations. The call for the convention says that 500 representatives from all rarts of the country will attend. Acquiescence in the railway brotherhood's plan would mean the opening wedge for collective bargaining and the closed shop in all branches of American industry, said the call. James E. Taylor Funeral Held at Eaton, Wednesday James E. Taylor, 82 years old, for many years a resident of Eaton, O., died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Malott, of Eaton. He was born in Virginia. He is scrvived by two sons, William P. Taylor and Richard Taylor, both of Richmond; and two daughters, Mrs. Howard Malott, of Eaton; and Mrs. Frank Whitesell of Richmond. Funeral services took place at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday from his home in Eaton. Aerial Mail Service Proposed in Mexico VERA CRUZ. Dec. 22. An American airplane driven by Ferdinando Proai, a Mexican aviator, flew from Mexico City to Vera Cruz yesterday, the distance of 225 miles being made in two hours and twenty minutes. The principal object of the flight was to determine the feasibility of an aerial mail service between Mexico City, Puebla and Vera Cruz. The ' flight was so successful that regular service probably will be established in February or March. Weather Forecast Moore's Special Forecast. COLD WAVE A cold wave which is now rapidly approaching will begin to be felt by Wednesday afternoon or night. South winds will shift to strong west and northwest. It will be blustery with snow storms at intervals. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Rain, turning to snow tonight; much colder tomorrow, with temperatures from 18 to 24 degrees. Temperatures Yesterday. Maximum 41 Minimum 21 Today. Noon 45 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Rain followed by snow Wednesday afternoon or night; cold wave; Thursday cold with occasional snows. Weather Conditions The center of the general storm is now over the states of Indiana and Illinois and the cold wave has spread southward behind the storm center. Havre, Montis the coldest place in the United States, with a minimum temperature of 20 degrees below zero, Tuesday, while over the Rocky Mountain states another extensive storm is developing.

Two masked bandits, who robbed the conductor of a westboirnd car of the Dayton and Western Traction company of $25 last night, had succeeded in evading arrest late Wednesday. Detectives of the company and authorities of Wayne and Preble counties were working on the case, although they had no tangible clues, excepting an accurate description of the two men given by the five passengers of the car. Passengers Unmolested. The hold-up occurred just east of the city. After the bandits had boarded the car and ordered occupants to hold up their hands, the conductor was relieved of the cash fares he had collected. The bandits refused to take the money which belonged to the conductor personally. Neither did they molest the passengers. i Flagging the car to a stop, a short distance from the Country club east of the city and near the Sycamore Valley school house, the two men climbed aboard and ordered the passengers to throw up their hands. They wore stockings which had been stretched over their heads, with holes for their eyes. One of them is described as being tall and slim. He wore a black overcoat. The other was of heavier build, and wore a light overcoat. Five Persons on Car Four men and one woman were on the car, in addition to the conductor, Roy Brunner, and the motorman, Orville Boor. While the robbers were directing their attention to the conductor, Thurman Maddox, one of the passengers, seized their revolvers and attempted to overpower the men. During the struggle one of the guns was discharged, the bullet passing through a window. Maddox's hand was powder burned. The conducter phoned In an alarm to Sheriff Carr shortly after the men made their escape. The sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Carl Wadman drove to the scene immediately and remained upUl. After midnight trying .to find solhe Trace of the men. Unable to Track Men. ' " The authorities were unable to trace the movement sof the men after they left the car. It is believed that they made their way to a side road where they had an automobile waiting, in which they made their escape. Tracks of an automobile, however, could not be found near the scene of the hold-up. Neither is the motive of the robbery cleaiiy established. The fact that the bandits refused to take the conductor's change and did not molest the passengers, has induced some to believe that the men may have had a grudge against the company and took this means of satisfying it. The amount of money, which they obtained, was comparatively small for the risk whiqh the robbers took, some authorities said. It was said that Maddox had a large amount of money in his possession, which he did not intend to relinquish without a struggle.

ITALIANS ESTABLISH CLOSE BLOCKADE OF FIUME AND ISLANDS (Ry Associated Press) LONDON. Dec. 22. Italian government force's commanded by General Caviglia and Admiral Millo have established a close blockade of Fiume by land and sea, and it seemed possible today that fighting might be reported at any time. .Not only has the city of Fiume been isolated from the outside world, but the islands of Arbe, San Marcos and Veglia, which recently' were occupied by D'Annunzian iegionaries, have been blockaded. Conditions of recognized gravity have arisen since Captain Grabriele D'Annunzio announced he would resist enforcement of the treaty of Rapallo. Will Fight for Demands. In answer to an ultimatum sent him by General Caviglia he has decla.od he will fight against enforcement of the treaty until his demands are met. Following his giving royal assent to the treaty of Rapallo, yesterday signal honors were conferred by King Victor Emmanuel on foreign minister Sforza and Minister of War Bonomi, which were prominent in negotiating the treaty. He conferred on them the collars of Ennunziata order says a Milan dispatch to the London Times. GREEK KING EXPECTS TO VISIT ARMY SOON ATHENS, Dec. 22. Constantine of Greece expects to visit the Greek army in Asia Minor on the Smyrna front within the next two weeks provided he can obtain consent of the allies. It Is pointed out that the late King Alexander was given permission to go to Asia Minor by the allies. Alexander's visit to the Greek troops, however, was unofficial, it is said. The people of Athens continue their celebration of the return of Constantine, strewing the streets with the limbs of palm trees and holding processions. Villagers near Athens are preparing to present Constantine with a golden cavalry saddle, the cost of which is estimated at $23,000,

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Miss Martha Neumark Miss Martha Neumark of Cincinnati has the distinction of being the only woman in the United States who is studying to be a rabbi. When she completes her course at the Hebrew Union college in Cincinnati she will be the only woman rabbi in the country. She resides In Cincinnati and is also a student at the University of Cincinnati.

Reparations Agreement Seems to be in Sight as Conclave Ends

(By Associated Press) BRUSSELS, Dec. 22 The second financial conference here between the representatives of the allies and Germany to discuss German reparations adjourned at noon today until Jan. 10. Before adjourning the allied experts told the German delegates that there"iras a good prospect af'reachlng an agreement on the concession asked by Germany and Indicated that with continued good . will on both Bides a solution of the reparations problem would be in sight during the January session. Payment by Germany of 100,000,000,000 marks in gold was the basis upon which experts and delegates to the second financial conference, in session here, have been working. This amount, although far below what was authorized by the treaty of Versailles, is considered b them collectable only I oik condition that Germany is helped along the lines suggested by the German delegates. Recognize Necessities Allied experts in secret individual reports the substance of which has come to light, recognize Germany's real necessities, and delegates generally are impressed by arguments that Germany is an insolvent creditor who must be maintained as a going concern. The extent to which strict fulfillment of the Versailles treaty may be waived, however, depends upon the allied governments, before which recommendations have been made by the various delegations. Virtually none of the delegates believes the treaty can be executed literally and allied experts agreed with the Germans that reparations must be paid chiefly in kind. Some cash, however, will be demanded after a year DISABLED SOLDIERS GET XMAS PACKAGES They are all "buddies." both the sick and the well, so the robust ex-service men at home are remembering disabled pals by sending well-filled Christ mas boxes. The local post of the American legion in conjunction with the war mothers is responsible for the gifts. Boys In local hospitals have been visited at least once a week by legion representatives, and according to Commander Hunt, have been supplied with reading matter, candy, and all possible conveniences. To the boys in hospitals in other states, the Christmas boxes promise to be an appropriate reminder of the friends at home. Besides a number of boxes which are to be distributed to local boys the following is a list of those to receive presents, who are now in other cities: Alva Ellis, U. S. P. H. Hospital, No. 35. St. Louis, Mo. William L. Connor; Dayton Military Home, Dayton, Ohio. James R. Huffman. Dayton Military Home, Dayton, Ohio.. Harry Griffin. Dayton Military Home, Dayton, Ohio Herbert C. Thomas, Irene Byron Sanitarium, Ft., Wayne, Ind. , Jasper M. Barrett, Healthwin, South Bend, Ind. Jewell Leonard Ewbanks. Waverly Hills Sanitarium. Louisville, Ky. Carl J. Thompson, Dayton Military Home, Dayton, Ohio. Walter Johnson Pleasant, U. S. P H. Hospital, No. 40, Whipple Barracks, Arizona. Harvey Saunders. U. S. Marine Hospital, Evansville, Ind. Harold W. Dilks. Dayton Military Home, Dayton, Ohio . David Hensley (hospital unknown), Tennessee. Clarence P. Gagen. 319 Logan street, Colorado Springs, Colo. Barney Leistner, R. 10, Brownsville, Ind. .

or two if not Immediately. Today's meeting was really in preparation for the recess which will be taken until Jan. 10. Allied delegates planned to meet apart this afternoon for the purpose of exchanging views and (Continued on Page Eight)

HOT FIGHT EXPECTED ON HOUSE TARIFF BILL WASHINGTON. Dec. 22 A bitter fight was forecast today as the House took up the emergency tariff bill under a rule limiting debate to three hours, Chairman Fordney of the ways and means committee announced it was his intention to seek passage of the bill before adjournment tonight. Adoption of a special rule yesterday giving the measure right of way and limiting debate left no opportunity for amendment to include other articles when the bill was called up today. Although expecting a hard fight, proponents of the measure declared that the majority secured yesterday on the motion to suspend the business of calendar Wednesday so as to bring the bill to a vote before adjournment ensured its passage in the House. No forecast was made, however, as to the probable action of the senate where the fate of the measure was regarded as somewhat doubtful. HARDING AND HUGHES DENY APPOINTMENT MARION. O.. Dec. 22 Presidentelect Harding today denied published statement that he had offered to Charles Evans Hughes the appointment of secretary of state in his cabinet. "I find this one of the most complete bits of holiday fiction writing that has yet been brought to my attention he told correspondents at his home here. The engagement book of President elect Harding was blank today, and j it was said at his headquarters here ; that no callers were expected, it is possible that some may appear, as most of Mr. Harding's invitations left the matter of time to the convenience of his visitors. Ex-President William Howard Taft is expected to confer with Mr. Harding before Christmas, but the day of his arrival ha3 not been officially announced. NEW YORK, Dec. 22. Charles E. Hughes, in a statement today here, characterized published reports that he had been tendered the appointment of secretary of state in the Harding cabinet as "irresponsible rumors." "I do not care to discuss them," he added. Alonzo Marshall Stricken With Paralysis Tuesday Alonzo Marshall is critically ill at his home, 70 South Sixteenth street. His son Dr. Mark Marshall, of Ann Arbor, has been called home. Mr. Marshall was stricken with paraly&is Tuesday night. He is a Civil War veteran and widely known in Wayne county. ACCEPTS HARVARD DEBATE COLUMBIA, S. C, Dec. 22. The University of South' Carolina has accepted a challenge from Harvard university for a debate to be held In Columbia between April 17 and 24, according to an announcement today" by President W. S. Curren. This is the second debate scheduled for spring by the university, the other having been arranged with New York university in New York City.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Dec. 22. Develop ment of a tax revision program ir congress, although proceeding slowlj has disclosed in the house a growing trend in favor of including some sort of a sales tax in the next revenue legislation. The statement yesterday of Chairman Fordney of the .ways and means committee in support of a sales tax, it was said today had given impetus to the proposals. While most members of the ways and means committee say that thev retain an open mind on the subject, their private expressions show sentiment in the committee even now to be slightly in favor of a consumption tax. During the hearings of the last two days eyer D. Rothscild of New York and Otto H. Kalin. New York banker, presented arguments in favor of a sales tax. Kahn Convincing. Mr. Kahn said that while a sales tax would be an experiment to an extent it was one which should be made. Several members of the committee declared his argument in favor of the proposal had been "very convincing." Committee members who are out and out against the sales tax and who described it as an economic crime assert that the arguments in its favor will be dissipated once the consumer is aroused to the effect it will have. They declared it to be worse than the excess profits tax, charging that it will allow all lines of trade to renew profiteering. Follow Leadership. Against these views however, are many of the majority members of the committee who are following the leadership of their chairman in seeking some sort of a sales tax which will not add to the burden of taxation. The committee lately has received copies of the sales tax laws of France, Canada, and the Philippines, which Mr. Fordney said had been obtained a3 a basis upon which to work. It was predicted today that developments over the holidays probably would determine something approximating a definite attitude in the house. Members 'will have had time to hear from home on the proposed tax when hearings are resumed two weeks hence and the real sentiment disclosed it was declared. After a brief hearing on tax questions this morning the ways and means committee planned to turn its attention today to the battle in the house over the Fordney emergency tariff bill which is to be taken up under a special rule.

MEXICAN PLOTTERS ARRESTED BY U. S. IN SOUTHERN CITY (By Associates Press SAN ANTONIO. Tex.. Dec. 22. Two prominent Mexicans were under arlest today and the apprehension of others was expected as the result of federal indictments brought here yesterday, charging them with conspiring to set on foot upon United States soil a military expedition against Mexico. Francisco Vasquez Gomez, an associate of Francisco Madero when tie latter was a candidate for the presidency and Leon J. Taurel were arrested iast night. Gomez securing release on $1,000 bail. Gomez began his political career in Mexico in 1110 when he became the running mate of Francisco Madero, who was the candidate for President against Porfirio Diaz. He figured prominently in the Madero revolution and is credited with having effected the treaty of Juarez, which brought that revolution to an end in 1911. He was appointed a minister of Gobernasion in the cabinet of Provisional President Francisco de la Barra. PROGRESS OF BRAZIL ADMIRED BY COLBY (By Associated Press RIO JANEIRO, Dec. 22. Bainbridge Colby. American secretary of state.- declared here Monday he had not come to Brazil to expound any theories, but to return the visit to the United States of President Pessoa. He asserted he had come to convey some expression of American admiration and satisfaction over the remarkable progress Brazil has made. "The unbroken cordiality that has marked the relations of the two coui tries for more than a century," he said, "makes for mutual helpfulness. While there was little demonstration of public enthusiasm on the arrival of the secretary newspapers say that thi was due to the personal character of the mission. Journals extend a welcome to Mr. Colby and comment on the Importance of his visit in relation to the bonds between Brazil and the United States.

Pension Bill Reported Out by Appropriation Committee (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. D. C, Dec. 22. Carrying $14,000,000 less than was appropriated for this year the annuel pension bill was reported out today by the House Appropriations committee. The total.in the bill is $265,500,000. t . ,. "

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