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A AM OL. XCII., No. 110 Palladium. Est 1831. Consolidated With Sun-Telegram. 1907. RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1922. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS

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URGE RESERVE ROARD RETAIN ITS PRESIDENT

EIGHT BALLOTS FAIL TO ELECT CHAIRMAN OF 0. 0. P, It) SIXTH

LIBERTY. Ind, May 9. Republican county chairmen, meeting here today to elect a Sixth district Republican chairman, had taken eight ballots at 4 o'clock, but had failed to elect a chairman. Considerable delegations of par-

Bankers Favor Reappoint

ment of W. P. G. Harding at Ur workers from each county, in addi-

End of Term Want Board Permanent.

NOT POLITICAL, CLAIM Hy MARK SIUJVA WASHINGTON, May 9. The question of whether the present head of the federal reserve board, W. P. G. Harding, shall be re-appointed has become the subject of rapidly increasing Interest., This Interest first arose among politicians and has spread among bankers and business men. It centers, partly, of course, on Governor Harding as an individual and on his record as a public official; but in Its later manifestations the discussion i3 based more largely on the broader ls-

" Jues of the non-partisan quality of the reserve board. Its freedom from politics, and, in general, its position as a glind of supreme court of the world and banking and business. . Governor Harding is a Democrat. Before his appointment by. President Wilson, he was a banker at Birmingham, Ala. At the time President Wilson left office and just before President Harding entered the White House, it is understood that Governor Harding approached President Harding with the suggestion that if his resignation were desired it would bo tendered. The federal reserve board was a new Institution, which had arisen during Wilson's administration, and there was no precedent as to whether or not the head of it would be expected to give the new president

the opportunity to name a new man. Different Precedents Some departments of the government, have one precedent, some another. It 1s generally expected, for example, that ambassadors to foreign countries shall always give a new president the opportunity to name his own men. In other departments of the government precedents are to the contrary. In the present case, when Governor

Harding offered to make his resigna

tion .available, it Is

tion to the various county chairmen,

were in attendance at the convention which was held In the Corrington house here. A deadlock existed between the supporters of Howard Roberts, of Greenfield, a hardware merchant, and George A. Elliott, of Newcastle, editor of the Newcastle Courier. Walter Bossert, of Liberty, who was mentioned for re-election at the beginning of the balloting, was throwing his support to Roberts of Greenfield. Votes of Hancock and Shelby county, controlled by Roberts, went to his support as well as votes of Union and Franklin county, controlled by Bossert. Henry, Wayne, Rush and Fayette counties were supporting Elliott. The following county chairmen were present: Thomas B. Clark, Union county; William R. Osborn, Franklin; Rob

ert Oldham, Hancock; Paul Comstock, Wayne; Otto Lee, Shelby; Clem Miller, Rush; J. Howard Mount, Fayette, and L. O. Draper, Henry county.

STATE WITNESSES YET TO BE CALLED IN CASE OF TREASON

(By Associated Press) CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 9. A large number of state witnesses are still to be called in the treason case of

William Blizzard, president of a mina

j union sub-district and alleged to have

been one of the leaders in the attack on Logan county, C. W. Owenton of the state counsel said today, expressing doubt that it would be possible to rest the state's case thi?. week. H. L. Fisher of Blair, mine superintendentthere for the Boone county

Coal Corporation, was on the stana when court adjourned last night and his cross examination was reserved until today. In his direct testimony Fisher told of the closine of his mine

understood . that i by order of armed men, and also testl-

ALLIES CARRY

OUT RUSSIAN POLICY OF U.S.

Cabinet Members Agree that Action at Economic Confer

ence Practically Along Line I

Desired by America. HOPE FOTSOLUTION

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 9. A discussion of the Russian problem as it is affected by the negotiations at Genoa occurred most of today's session of the cabinet. It developed an opinion that the attitude of the allied governments towards the soviet regime had shaped up at Genoa in virtual agreement with the policies of the United States. After the cabinet meeting it was said by administration officials that there had been general agreement

among the cabinet members that the

work now proceeding at Genoa was going forward largely along lines which

had previously laid down by the state

department.

By the same administration, spokesman, a hope was expressed that the

solution of the whole problem which !

could be endorsed by this government might be reached at Genoa. Would Go Ahead. It was added that should the conference fail the United States would

have to go ahead independently in adjusting its relations with Russia. It was reiterated that the basic principle that had been set forth as conditions for resumption of relations with Russian remained unchanged. Nothing had transpired at Genoa, it was said, that had changed the position of the United States. As a consequence officials said that if the Genoa conference failed in the solution, the United States in its relations with the soviet will be exactly where it was before. In commenting on the work of the conference, officials avoided any references to the differences which have developed between the French and British representatives confining their recommendations to t'je general work of the conference so far as it has progressed.

England Pays Honor to Shakespeare's Memory At Stratford-On-Avon

aiiiini1iii.nIMin I,

WORKING OUT NEW PLAN TO SUIT BELGIUM English and Italian Delegates to Economic. Conference Wof k Out New, Formula on Property Restoration. to meetTbTections

Hon. John Fortesque, leading the Shakespeare parade.

cere-

Eneland celebrated the anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare at Stratford-on-Avon with

monies at which the king was represented by Hon. John Fortesque. Ambassadors of all nations in England presented flags which were unfurled during the exercises.

President Harding took the position

that the federal reserve board should be regarded as a continuing institution and that the head of it should not be expected, to tender his resignation on the incoming of a new president. This position of President Harding's

rarned approval - from all who were I

concerned with building up for the federal reserve board a sanctity somewhat like that of the supreme court. Nearing End of Term Now, however, the question comes

jup in a new rorm. uov. naming is .if approaching the end of the formal

eight year term ror wmcn ne was apnrkintori Tim niipstinn now is. 'whettl-i

. - -i . . er he shall be re-appointed or whether niOIIT ftr n I nilirT Present Harding .M nam. a ;RJGHT OF CABINET

BRITISH WAR "VET" COOLS OFF BEFORE REACHING CAPITAL

LOUISIANA VILLAGE OF 1,500 FLOODED

BY BREAK IN LEVEE

Greek Vessels Ordered to Block Turkish Port CONSTANTINOPLE, May 9 A flotilla of Greek destroyers has sailed from Brusa under orders to enforce a blockade of the Turkish Black sea ports. The Greek battleship Kilkos, formerly the U. S. S. Mississippi, has

seized the Turkish steamship Ineboll

fled a3 to a speech he heard Blizzard make from the steps of the Blair

schoolhouse, the miners' headquarters during the fighting. Blizzard, according to the witness, told the men to surrender to the federal troops when they came in, but

to be positive they were United States soldiers. This was about two days be

fore the troops arrived," he said. j E. Robertson, British war veteran, did Hearing was set for tonight on the J not press his case before British emapplication for bail for eight defend- i bassy officials today with the ardor ants who have been in the county jail ) with which he is reported to have

under charges of . murder, and were j pressed his suit for the hand of Miss

(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 9. Alexander

the only ones not released on bond

when the cases concerning the armed march were transferred to this county.

There has arisen throughout the country a formidable movement on the

nart of bankers and business men in j

favor of the retention of Gov. Harding. This movement is concerned less with Gov. Harding personally than with establishing the principle that the federal reserve board shall be a continuing body, that a tradition shall be built up to the efect that a member who serves it well shall be enabled to look upon it as a life career, and f;hall not regard it merely as a temporary position. This latter conception would involve the danger, of members of the board having towards their position the possible attitude of using it as a leverage from which to rise to a later career in private business. Gives Sanctity

In short, the movement, which has

OFFICERS TO SPEAK IN HOUSE DISCUSSED

PAI.I.Ami M 1SKWS BUREAU WASHINGTON, May 9. Govern-

the opinions expressed by Attorney ! f'8 inclined to suspend judgment

General Daugherty that cabinet offi-

Mary Culberson, 21 year old daughter

of Senator Culbersan, of Texas. The British veteran was reported to have arrived in Washington on an early train from Newark, N. J., pre-

rtarfirl tn lav hafrro fho mHacav Viia :

charges that as an outgrowth of thesesSl0n

romance involving the Texas senator s daughter, private detectives had kidnapped him and attempted to railroad him out of the country. Up to noon,, however, he had not put In his appearance at the embassy and attaches there said they had heard nothing of him.

Officials at the embassy, who were

(By Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS. May 9. Flooding

v p T-crnia T o !as a measure of reprisal for the seiz

, , . , . I ure recently of the Greek steamship with a population or about 1,500, by alEnozig in the Black sea The Ineboli break in the levee that had been pro-.' ag captured in tne Sea of Marmora tecting the major portion of the tow-n while DOund or Ismid witn passen-

pansn, tOQay nau swtiieu ine tuiai ui Louisiana and Mississippi residents rendered homeless and added to the tremendous property damage in the

inundated sections. Following thej

break in the levee protecting about two-thirds of the town late yesterday, the water today was reported to be from two to four feet deep in the streets. Supplying of food rations to the ap

proximately 30,000 refugees scattered!

throughout the flooded areas, in addition to the 40,000 being cared for at relief camps, still presented a serious problem today. Arrangements had been completed to send supplies by steamboat to the more than 400 refugees marooned at Artonish, Miss., while rations already have been distributed to five thousand people near the crevasse at Ferriday, La. Protection of the inhabitants of the Mississippi valley from flood ravages was declared by Governor John M. Parker, in his message to the Louisiana legislature yesterday, to present a "great national problem," which should be handled, he said, by the ablest engineers that could be obtained. The legislature voted against

taking a two weeks' recess on account of flood conditions at its convening

TO TELL HARDING VIEWS ON BONUS WITHIN FEW DAYS

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. May. 9. Views of

President Harding on the soldier bonus legislation described today at the White House as unchanged, will be transmitted in the next few days to Chairman McCumber and Republican members of the senate finance committee.

(By Associated Pre) , . GENOA, May 9. English- and Italian delegates to the economic conference met today with members of th Russian delegation and began working out a new formula concerning th restoration of foreign property in Russia, said an announcement tin afternoon by the French delegation. The announcement said it wa hoped to devise a new clause In th Russian memorandum which would satisfy Belgium, therefore France. Belgium, although not participating, is being kept in touch with these informal negotiations. The assent of the new suggestion 13 the insection of a clause which would contain the general declaration that property of foreigners would not in any event be turned over to third parties by the Russian government, thu meeting the main Belgium objection to the present document.

Th French representatives this afternoon admitted that they Were more optimistic than they were two days ago. Belgium It Center . Belgium is the center around which turns the fierce controversy over the Russian question. It Is Belgium's objection to clause seven In the allied memorandum to the Russians behind which France is standing in her opposition to the memorandum. Consequently all eyes In Genoa are on Belgium and on M, Jaspar, foreign minister and chairman of the Belgian delegation. ' ..... "The question raised by Belgium about clause seven, has two aspects," M. Jaspar said. "On one side it i? a question of principle concerning reKnect. and nrotection of tirlvate nroD

has been or may be made must be af- erty abroad. The other side concerns fected by the American attitude, un-.'tne economic restoration of Russia by less and until equality of industrial op-, revlvine the Industry of that country.

CHILD ADVISES EUROPE U.S. STAND UNCHANGED

ON RUSS CONCESSIONS

(By Associated Press) GENOA, May 9. The principal European delegations here have been given . unmistakable hints by the American ambassador, Richard Washburn Child, that the United States maintains its consistent standpoint regarding any private or general arrangement for commercial and industrial privileges in Russia and that no such arrangements can be recognized by . the United States, says Henry Wickham Steed, editor of the Times of London. He adds that whatever agreement

cers should have tne privilege or speaking on the floor of the senate. By inference, it may be supposed he would also favor their having the privilege of participating in the debate on the floor of the house. Mr. Daugherty's expression of opinion followed a recent attack made upon him by Senator Caraway of Arkansas. The attorney general would have

in the matter until they had heard

Robertson's statement, indicated that any action the embassy might take would depend on the information and evidence then submitted. Robertson found no escort for him on his arrival here as he announced he had requested in a telegram to the embassy from Newark yesterday. Embassy officials said no such request had been received and Intimated they believed the

fo ;V. oWec 'th : pointnnt or -PlCT lX Al estauon were r . I n ronlv rt trip harcrcc in tna samo biwuumca.

r" : T" :vrV. . --.Ml forum. Incidentally, he is not the

first cabinet officer who has advocated the plan of permitting the heads of the executive departments to be heard in congress.

It is doubtful, however, if congress

sanctity and dignity, as nearly as possible the sanctity and freedom from self-interest and from all outside considerations that the supreme court has. T . 1 . ....... I 11 ....... 1.

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Las been a great deal of criticism ofj pal .rdteR" t p"rMagGementorf th federal reer AoTrd' ! of the floora of the two houss agement or tne teaerai reserv ooara. rablnet officers. Occasionally such Much of this, opposition has been ex- . , d b some membyers of

iressea on me noor or me l nueu i - . .. v, u r. j, , V(.( t ft congress, but they base their advocacy

itors have at one time or another crit-

i of it not so much to permit cabinet

icized Governor Harding and the operations of the federal reserve board That some doubt has occasionally arisen whether Governor Harding, if reappointed by the president, would be ratified by the senate. Opposition Dying However, the opposition to Governor Harding within the senate has died down markedly and it is probable that if President Harding should conclude to reappoint him the senate would not oppose him stubbornly. Tht criticisms of Governor Harding first arose about two years ago when the federal reserve board began the process of deflation. This process worked much hardship in various sections of the country not only to individuals, but to whole communities. There was no place where the feeling of resentment against Governor Harding and the process of deflation was stronger than among the cotton growers of his own southern district. Some

of the most bitter criticism of the work of the board came from southern Democratic senators. This fact was 1n itself proof that Governor Harding, although a Democrat and a southerner, was directing the operations of the federal reserve hoard without regard to party and the

determination with which he followed I

, a course unsatisfactory to powerful members of his own party is now cited

.Ahnuld annrove and continue the tradi-

'-'tion of non-partisanship, which Govrrnor Harding practiced. (Copyright, 1922, by The New York Evening Post, Inc.)

Senator Culberson, who continued

to maintain a strict silence regarding the entire affair yesterday later in the day was said to have indicated that

he might make a formal statement

TO BEGIN REFUNDING

OF FOREIGN DEBTS WHEN PARLEY ENDS

WASHINGTON, May 9. Definite progress in negotiations looking to the refunding of the $11,000,000 foreign debt, may be expected as soon as the Genoa conference is terminated and the foreign economic and financial experts are released from their duties there, administration officials said today.

Storm Former School Superintendent's Home

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, May 9. Demanding that Otto Tracey, former

Walhridee. Ohio, school principal, do

sent out to a "necktie party," a num

ber of enraeed citizens early today

MERCHANT SHIP BILL TO BE DISCUSSED AT WHITE HOUSE TONIGHT (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 9 The administration's merchant marine bill now pending before congress will be discussed at the White House conference

tonight to which President Harding has invited the Republican members of the senate commerce and house merchant marine committee, having the legislation in charge. Although those invited had not been informed as to the exact purpose of the conference, which Chairman Lasker of the shipping board also is expected to attend, it was nnderstood to be the purpose of the president to urge Dassage of ine bill during the present session of congress. Although doubt has been expressed by some Republican leaders as to the possibility of passing the measure at this session, in view of the pressure of other legislation, assurances recently have been given the president that it might be possible to secure senate action while the tariff bill was in conference. The president, it is understood has for some time been con

templating pressure for early enact-

portumty In Russia is assured on principles and by means which the United States can recognize. The correspondent understands that minor British oil interests in South Russia have suggested to the British delegation the expediency of establishing a special petroleum council alongside the Genoa conference and says that, were such a council to be constituted, and were it to include the leading companies, its proceedings might speedily eclipse those of the main conference. As regards the Standard Oil company the correspondent says its distinct status in the Russian oil negotiations, "certainly gives point" to the support lent by the United States to the French and Belgian attitude regarding private property in Russia, and also to the polite intimation which the leading delegations received from Mr. Child.

LET IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS TUESDAY AT SPECIAL SESSION

atout it today. Miss Culberson as to stormed the home of Winn Stein, near' ment of the measure.

whose whereabout there has beenKvoihrMp-o Rhontintr nut the windows.

some mystery since the matter was first given publicity, was understood to be at the home of her parents here today.

officers to reply to attacks made upon

them during congressional debates but to permit cabinet officers to give, first hand, the fullest information possible concerning their departments, avoiding the indirect method of testifying before congressional commit

tees; to bring about a more cordial understanding between the executive and legislative branches of the government; in fact, to expedite ' the transaction of public business. Speaks From Floor. In the early days of the republic cabinet officers at times spoke from the floors of congress. The annals of the first congress show that "the secretary of foreign affairs, Mr. Jefferson," on July 22. 1789, "attended agreeably to order and made the necessary explanations," and that on August 22, 1789, General Knox, secretary of war, appeared in the senate

and delivered .a message on behalf of the president. President Washington inaugurated the custom of appearing before a joint session of the congress and delivering a message in person. He did not continue it for any length of time. It is said that he once became incensed at the treatment he was accorded while addressing congress and

left the floor vowing that he would not return. ' He kept his vow. Not until Woodrow Wilson became president did any chief executive orally deliver a message to congress. President Harding is following the practice Mr. Wilson revived. Members of congress are wonder(Continued on Page Sixteen)

EUROPEAN SITUATION IS TOLD MILLERAND

PARIS, May 9. The whole European situation resulting from the developments at the Genoa conference was to be submitted to President Millerand this afternoon at a cabinet meeting after his return from hi3 long tour of the French colonies in northern Africa. The president has been kept partially informed of the course of events during his absence, but he has moved too rapidly to permit a full exchange of views with Premier Poincare.

When Stein called the sheriff's office here for assistance, the mob dispersed.

Weather Forecast

FOR RICHMOND AND VICINITY W. E. Moore Showers and thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday; shifting winds mostly from the south. The slow eastward movement of an

extensive storm central over the west indicates occasional rains this afternoon or tonight and on Wednesday. Temperatures For Yesterday. Maximum ......73 Minimum 43 Today. Noon ...I..:.... 82 Weather Conditions Heavy thunder showers occurred this morning over the western portion of Wayne county,

this county being on tne eastern Dor

In the best informed cabinet circles, der of the rain area. Thunderstorms

it is said that the president and the have been especially heavy over the nremipr nra In full anrd t-octq i n n- ! . . i ; , .. .A

the attitude taken toward Russia and Germany and concerning France's relations with the other entente powers. M. Millerand is expected to approve M. Poincare's efforts to keep the entente intact, without sacrificing any further in reparations or in concessions to Russia. .

i states directly west.- It- is warm over

the central and southern states and very cool in -the far. northwest and Rocky mountain states. There is Enow at Pocatello, Idaho, below freezing in eastern Oregon and near freezing the state Of Washington. ' ; '

Chinese Protest Against 21 Demands By Japan AMOY, China, May 9. "National disgrace day" was generally observed today as a mark of protest against Japan's 21 demands on China made in 1915. All places of business and amusement were closed, the schools, guilds, clubs and other organizations uniting in an immense parade and

j demonstration.

For Indiana by the United SCates Weather Bureau Probably showers tonight and Wednesday; warmer in northwest portion tonight. .

Paid Circulation Yesterday, was 11,847

MRS. MARY J. GAAR DEAD IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Mary J. Gaar, 75 years old.

widow of Fielding Gaar, who was one of the founders of the old Gaar-Scott company, died of Bright's disease in a hospital at Santa Monica, Cal., at 1:45

o'clock, Monday afternoon. Although Mrs. Gaar entered the hospital two weeks ago, the attending physician believed she would recover, and a serious turn in her condition was unexpected. Jonas Gaar was informed of the serious condition of his mother last Wednesday and arrived in Santa Monica Sunday. Mrs. Gaar departed for California last September. Complying with her wish, the body will be cremated and the ashes returned home. Mrs. Gaar was a member of the East Main Street Friends' church. She is survived by three sons, Jonas Gaar of this city; Charles Gaar of Santa Monica; Earl Gaar of Casa Grande, Ariz., and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Gilbert of this city.

Contract for improving Center street, from North West Second to North West Fifth streets, was let to J. L. Teegarden, of Greenville, Ohio, at a special meeting of the board of works Tuesday. The contract provides for paving and the construction of a cement curb and one-foot apron along the street. Teegarden bid 80 cents per foot on the curb, 20 cent per square foot on the driveway curb, and $2.25 per square yard for the concrete paving. Teegarden is the same contractor who put in the Fort Wayne avenue and South Fourth street improvements

last year.

Belgium invested two and a hal

billions of francs, gold, in Russian Industry and possessed 2,361 factories including blast furnaces, glass factories, electric street railways, cloth mills, water works and electric light plants. We used to produce in Russia before the war 42 per cent of the foundry output of the entire country, 48 per cent of the steel rails, 75 per cent of the chemical products, 50 per cent of the glass, tableware and 30 per cent of the window glass. Belgium Prepared. "No other country Is so prepared as is Belgium to restore Russia if the latter returns to the former Belgian proprietors their old possessions. Money again will pour into Russia, Belgian industrialists already Ifive a billion francs laid aside to restore their industries there. "Belgium does not wish the failure of the conference. All her efforts here have been directed toward the success of the meeting, while everyone including Mr. Llovd George has paid homage to the Belgian sincerity and peaceful spirit." M. Jaspar denied statements printed recently in several European newspapers eoncerniner a military and ern-

! nomic alliance between France and

Belgium. He said the two countries concluded in 1920 a purely defensive convention effected through the exchange of letters which provide that the convention be effective only when mutually agreed upon.

OPEN CONVENTION OF RAILWAY TRAINMEN

TORONTO, May 9. The third triennial convention of the Brotherhood

J of Railway Trainmen opened here toI day. The brotherhood, organized at

rr,. , . . . , t..'U;.-fl vuvuuia, a,, i ., iJ . I ' l . . loot, UU VI 1 -i Trf CMff inrVPa i iS the larSt f th Oil. It filpn Miller nnrk also was let atr. . .. .

nas a memDersnip or iso.o'w ana a

in Glen Miller park also was let at

the special meeting to Ellis Frame for $598. Frame furnishes labor and material at this price. His bid on furnishing material alone was $290. The special meeting was held Tuesday because the board wanted to give contractors concerned "the two additional days in which to procure material. The usual procedure would have been to let the contract next Thursday. ,

Four Persons Are Injured In Street Car Accidents (By Associated Press.) INDIANAPOLIS, May 9. Four per-

I sons were injured, one perhaps fatally,

in two street car accidents which occurred within a few hours at Illinois and Ohio streets today. Each accident happened from a street car split

ting a switch. Each of the cars was southbound in Illinois street, and the

$12,000 JEWEL THEFT IN LOBBY OF HOTEL

SAN FRANCISCO, May 9. Jewelry valued at $12,000 was taken last night from an exhibit maintained by Shreve and company in a hotel lobby. The robber had to work literally under the eyes of scores of persons who were in the lobby at the time. Four pieces of jewelry, all of diamonds set in platinum, were taken. The length of the thief's arm apparently limited the haul, as other jewelry in the case valued at more than $30,000 was not touchfd. The thief had loosened and then removed a small glass section in the side of the case. He is believed to have worked for days at odd momenta in loosening the pane.

treasury totalling $3,000,000, which represents its reserves in its operating, protective and insurance departments.--t - Prior to - governmental control" of the railroads by the United States, the brotherhood held working agreements with approximately 95 per rent of the American railroads, and all of the principal lines in Canada. It has been successful in caring for its disabledand deceased members, having so far paid out $53,275,007 in death and disability claims. About 4,500 delegates to the convention havp arrived in the city. Among the officials here are President W. C. Lee. and Assistant President Val Fitzpatrick, Columbus, O.hio; A. F. Whitney, Chicago; John Bannon. St. Louis; J. A. Farquarson. Cleveland, Ohio; W. N. Doak. Roanoke. Va.; C. W. Anderson, Sedalia, Texas; M. J. Murphy, Cleveland; W. J. Blake, St. Thomas, Ontario; General Secretary and Treasurer, A. E. King, Cleveland. The convention will be in session through the rest of the month.

Brentano Arrives - At Hungarian Post BUDAPEST. May 9. Theodore Brentano, first American minister to Hungary, arrived today from Berlin and was received at the railway station by Eugene S. Shoecraft, the

charge d affaires. The minister will present his credentials to Admiral

rear trucks split the switch at Ohio Horthy, the regent, the latter part of street and started west on Ohio street. J the week.

AVERT DISASTROUS FIRE IN FORT WORTH

FT. WORTH, Texas, May 9. -While Firemen with crippled facilities were trying to control flames in a downtown business building here today, city water pressure was restored and the firemen were enabled to confine the fire to ono building, averting what appeared for a time to be a disastrous situation. The Trinity river here is as high a it was two weeks ago when, many persons were drowned. Thus far ia the present flood, no lives have been lost, but 300 persons are homeless, , ,

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