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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
JUDGE lands ENDS
DRAFT OF RUTH CASE

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Judge X. NJ.
lands. baseball commissioner, Tues
day completed me draft OF his de-
cision I'm the case Of Babe Ruth. New
York Ya--iSee outhelder. VINO played
exhibition games in violation Of
major league baseball rules but with
held announcement OF what action
he had decided upon The judge
said he wanted 20 so over the leci-
sio nagain before announcing Il. but
was busy IN court 20 do 50. II will
be given out soon. he said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
ANNOUNCE DEFENSE
IN LANDRU TRIAL
Will Attempt to Make Prose
cutor Prove Death of
Eleven Persons.

ERSAIILEsS Nov. 20 - The
backbone Of the defense in the case
OF Henri Iandru viii be the absence
OF proof that any Of the Il persons
the defendant Is alleged 90 have
murdered are dead and also the
failure Of the police ito find any
hing resembling the remains of "A
human body" when they first search
Cd the villa at Gambais occupied by
Iandru on April i 5. 1919. and that
The bones and teeth produced by
The prosecution were not discovered
until the second search OF the prem
ises on April %
This statement was made Tuesday
ny NJ Moro-Giafert. chief counsel
for the defendant. as he rose 10 ad.
dress the jurors after NJ. Godefroy
had finished his argument for the
prosecution. Godefroy had ended
his address with an assurance 10 the
Jury that they need not fear ju-
dIciaI error We must set up the
guilt line. when II is asked. the pros
ecutor dramatically concluded.
Landru UnmOvcd.
Landru stolid and unmoved, lis
tened 20 the Flea OF his defender as
ne previously had done under the
attack OF the prosecu1or-the coolest
person in the court room "Innu-
endo and insnuatiOn make up the
case OF the prosecution without a
hit OF proof having been adduced.
declared VI. Moro Giferri.
We have no revelations 10 make.
ne continued. pointing 20 the prose
cution. Show us our victims. We
want no pity. only Justice" The at
orney said he would show that be-
tween April 13 and Arl %. that
bones OF all kinds were planted"
AZ the Gambrais villa by persons
who had reason 20 desire the con-
yicition Of Iaudru
a wealthy Englishman Tuesday
offered 100 pounds for the kitchen
range alleged % have been used by
lAndru IN burning his victims al
Gambais.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
Ne0 York Police
Nail SmuggI erS

legged smugslers were arrested by the
harbor police early today after a
chase in a launch from the side Of
the steamship President Wilson,
during which several shots were ex-
changed. Before the capture was
made the police declare several
bags containing birds OF paradise
feathers and liquors were thrown
overheard b. the accused men.
Seven hundred cases OF goods were
left on the launch when II was towed
to a dock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
Fail to Capture
JeWeLry Bandits

CINCINNATI O.. Nov. 2s- Al
though police have good descriptions
OF four bandits two white and two
colored. who Monday night forced
Mrs. Cooper Proctor. her sister. Miss
Mary Johnson. and a servant into
the cellar OF the Proctor home and
then looted the house OF jewelry
valued at 100000. no arrests have
thus far been made. Mr.. Proctor
was not al home at the time.
While two negroes guarded TO
women. the other two bandits, both
white. ransacked the house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
CLAIM NATIONS
WILLSUPPORT
RATIO PROGRAM
ID eclare American -Four
Points Becoming Charter
of Rights in China.
REITERATE STATEMENT
Delegates Determined to Stand
Solidly Behind 5-5-3 Naval
Ratio.

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Sow. 19.-As the
arms conference approaches the sea-
son OF its momentcus decisions there
are indications OF constantly grow
Ing support for the principles sug-
gested at the outset by the American
government
Behind the "5-5-s" ratio OF naval
strength the American delegates are
mastering increasing pressure. with
the effort OF Japan 20 secure a mOdi-
fcation IN her favor.
Similarly, IN the far eastern ne
gotiations. the American four
points are becoming more and more
a real charter OF rights for China.
guiding the policy of the conferences
as II begins discussion OF the pres
ence Of foreign troops on Chinese
soil.
Americans Determined.
The American determination TO
stand soudIy behind the "5-6-s''
naval ratio was reiterated with even
greater emphasis Tuesday as a re-
fieX from the statement OF vice adj
miral katO that Japan must have a
larger propOrtionate strength, II her
national needs are 10 be adequately
served.
The American position is that ma
tional needs are TO be the basis OF
the discussions any change IN the
ratio probably would be adverse 10
Japan. rather IN her favor. The
yard stick OF existing strength.
which the American plan has sought
to apply, IS declared by the Amerf-
can delegates 20 show beyond doubt
that the "5-5-3" formula IS liberal"
as it applies TO the japanese navy.
To what extent the japanese In
sistence might be carried was unceF-
tain Tuesday night. but Prince To-
kugawa Of the japanese softened
the expressions of Vice Admiral Kato
by pointing out that Ia asking for a
"1O-10-7" ratio the admiral had
been speaking merely his own per-
conal convictions
Jap Position.
The cause OF uncertainty over the
Japanese position a meeting OF the
international subcommittee of naval
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
AMERICA WILL
STAND PAT ON
HUGHES PLAN
Arms Delegates Will Not Ac-
cept Modification of Out
lined Program.
JAP MAKES STATEMENT
Saws Vice-Admiral KatO's Mes
sage Was Based on per
sOnal Opinion.
By Associated Press

BIZ Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-The
purpose OF the American delegation
10 the arms conference 10 accept no
modification Of Sec'y Hughes pro-
posed ''five-five-three ratio" OF ma
val strength as the fundamental ba-
sis OF any Limitation agreement was
authoritatively reiterated Tuesday.
The Htatement was backed by dis
closure OF the facts as to existing ma
val strength.
Prince Tckugawa. OF the japanese
delegation. declared that the state
ment Monday. OF Vice Admiral Ka-
to, OF the Japanese advisory staff
contending for a seventy per cent
status for Japan was based on per
sonal opinion" alone. II was not, the
prince said. sponsored by the dele
cation or which Vice Admiral ka-
10 is not a member.
VIII Give All Views
Prince T0kugaWa would reveal the
actual view Of the Japanese delegates
as 70 what Japan would insist upon.
He said the four delegates were de-
termining this FOR themselves. indie
pendently Of any additional instruc-
tions from Toxic. He would not say
whether a decision actually had been
reached as yet.
While the developments indicated
still more strongly that decision OF
this fundamental question was draw
ing near, the arms conference itself
marked time A further meeting OF
the naval experts Of the United
States and Japan scheduled for
Tuesday was postponed for "a hours
at the request OF the japanese. The
Americans were not informed as to
the reason for this postponement.
At japanese headquarters it was
said further time to examine figures
supplied by the Americans was need
ed. In any case the naval experts Of
three powers chiefly concerned are
scheduled TO meet tomorrow in fur
Their subcommittee deliberations.
Closed Chapter.
Their work can not deal with any
major factor In the American naval
plan, however, for Tuesdays revela-
tons showed that these constitute "a
closed chapter OF proceedings
The British experts have fully ac-
cepted the accuracy of the original
American fleet estimates. The Japan
csc have been able 20 produce no
figures competent 20 challenge sue
Ceesfully the American showing
There were hints that a plenary SEES
sion OF the arms conference might be
called next week. This could not be
confirmed in any authoritative quar-
ter
Officials closest 20 the negotiations
expect that informal meetings be-
tween the various delegates will
bring about the ultimate agreement
by personal touch. 1t will then be
translated into conference action. It
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
H0OSIER YOUTH WINS
PRIZES IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Nov. 29-Frank Lux.
10, Shelbyville, Ind. won the
sweep stakes in the junior corn
contest at the International Grain
and Hay show. The judges declar-
ed his 10-ear SAMPLE the best ever
exhibited here. In a previous junior
state contest in Indiana, the boy
raised 101.6 bushels OF corn on q
single acre
District winners IN the contest
for which a special premium list
was offered by the Chicago Board
Of Trade in addition 10 the $40, 900
in prizes. included Eugene Troyer.
OF LafOntaine. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30

LONDON. Nov. -8-Dr. walter
Rathenau. former German minister
II reconstruction. is lu London t1
confer with Sir Rooert horne,
chancellor OF the excheqler @ wa
learned from q reliable source hers
Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
CHINA SECURES
CONCESSION In
FAR EAST PLAN
Committee Adopts Resolution
Looking to Abandonment
of Foreign Courts.
PRESS POINTS
Seek Retirement of Foreign
Troops and Wire Systems
From Country

BY Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-China
won further concessions Tuesday in
the conference of the nine powers on
questions affecting the Pacific and
the far east.
In conformity with the Root resO-
luuons declaring for the territorial
and administrative integrity of China
tee adopted resolutions looking to
abandonment OF foreign courts in
China.
The resolutions drafted by the
subcommittee headed by Sen. Lodge.
provide for an international COM
mission jurists. which is 10 report
within a year az to whether the
Chinese laws and court practices
warrant abandonment of the foreign
courts created under treaties grant
ing extra territorial rights in China
Press Ten Points"
Immediately after these resolu-
tions were adopted the Chinese dele
gates pressed another OF their ten
points" that declaring for with
drawal of all foreign troops from
Chinese soil, and also for abandon
ment Of foreign telegraph. radio and
police wire systems. DR.. SEE, the
Chinese minister here. and a dele
gate to the conference. presented
detailed information regarding the
number of troops and extent of
foreign wire systems, I'm which the
Japanese predominant, and there
was a wide discussion Of the ques-
tions by all the delegates behind
closed doors.
General adherence. Il was said,
was given 20 the principle OF re-
tirement of foreign troops and wire
systems from China in conformity
with the principles of Root resolu-
tons Qualifications were present
ed. however, by Japanese spokesman
who dealt with the necessity OF pO-
Icing railroads and telegraph lines.
Discussion of the troop and wire
questions are to be continued We'd
nesday with prospects that a solu-
ton will be worked out by the dele
reference of the details TO a sub
committee.
Another Question.
Another Chinese question. that Of
tariff and other revenue, was taken
up later in the day by a sub-com-
m.ttee headed by Sen. Underwood Of
the American delegation. An initial
meeting Of the subcommittee, last
ing almost three hours. waa said to
have developed the necessity for in
tensive study Of Chinese finances and
the subcommittee adjourned without
action until Wednesday afternoon.
In the discussion II was said that
China's need for increased revenue
we're recognized generally, but
whether an increase in the present
five per cent tariff was necessary.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
CTIIEFs sTATF.NnENT

EVANSTON. Ill. Nov. %
There Is more drunkenness in this
city than ever before" Police Chief
Legyett said. Evanston is the home
II the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30

WASHINGTON Nov 29-Rail
road profits may bee cut after 2Iarcf
1 next the Interstate Ccmmerc.
Commission indicated Tuesday such
action. officials said. would max.
certain sweeping reduction u ruI
road rates
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-11-30
SAYS BANKERS
CAN HELP MEN
In FAR M BELTS
Government Official Says I'm
limited Funds Await Agri-
cultural Men.
McCRAY EXPLAINS PLAN
Bankers of Indiana Announce
Willingness to Extend
More Credits.
By Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. 29-Sou-
ton OF the need of farmers In the
corn belt for financial assistance
rests with local bankers and farmers
cooperating with the state commit
tees OF the governments war finance
corporation Eugene c. Meyer Jr.
managing director OF the corpor-
alton, declared here Tuesday In ad-
dressing q meeting of Indiana bank
/ ers and farmers.
Unlimited government funds may
1 be available for the credit OF the
/ farmers, Mr.. Meyer said, while Gov.
Warren T. McCray of Indiana. chair
man OF the corporations advisory
committee Of the needs Of the corn
| belt fan mers estimated that a mini
mum Of $500, 100000 would be re-
Quired TO finance farmers in holding
their surplus corn on the farms for
an orderly marketing Of this years
/ bumper crop.
Bankers Willing.
/ Indianapolis bankers at the meet
! ing declared their willingness to CO.
operate in extending credit. promis-
1 ing 10 lena money on corn IN the
farm crib.
With the view Of obtaining SINH
I lar action in other states, the advis-
DRY committee directed Gov. McCray
+ to can a meeting Of governors at
! Chicago next Friday 70 arrange for
other state wide gatherings Of farm
/ ers ard bankers.
Mr. Meyer IN addressing the meet
( ing here Tuesday declared there was
no delay in providing the government
! funds 10 banks for the farm loans af-
ter a bank had qualified, through the
corporations state committees, as to
( collateral and character. Advances
Of $780, 600 to $2,OOO,O0O daily are
being made by the corporation, he
said. explaining that by acting
f, through the banks the corporation
was taking care of individual needs
on the wholesale scale"
Pass on Credit.
The banks, il was pointed out,
pass on the credit to the individual.
Mr.. Meyer emphasized that the
practice Of the corporation permit
/ CONTINUED on page tWO)
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Another Question.

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Pass on Credit,

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The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
TODAY'S HOTEL GUESTS

The following were registered at the
Daniel Boone Tavern yesterday: sam
Stein6eld, Kirksville; Fred r. Wagner,
Bert Lillard. E. E. Gingnich, Phillip P.
Ring. W. c. johnson, Louis c. Sheridan,
H. E. Moore. C. II. Heller, E. A. Donk,
r. Dorst. Miss Carrie Hartman, E. X.
Hinckley, NJ. F. Colaing. Raymond
Pierce, c. H. Jenner, G A. Achville, 81.
Louis; John Esbry, Decatur, ILL.,; Mrs.
H. A. Kock and T. L. BrOphy. New York;
F. A. Jernich, R. B. Watkins, F. c. Camp
bell. Chicago; A. A. Bethal, Mexico; J..
W. Blume, New Franklin; ". NJ. Dow
ling, Montgomery City; Charles Riity-
nander, George P. Biggs, Neosho; E. Ray
Hall. Jefferson City; A. B. Fellows,
Springfield; H. B. Blanton, Mrs. I. D.
McLaren. San Francisco; ]. c. Dusaer,
]. C. Tuttle, C. L. Monahan, Kansas
City; Miss Lucinda Templin. St. Charles;
Emily Crosby, Evansville; W. W. Chart
ers. Pittsburgh; A. H. Wade; F. E Boyd
Auburn, Ala; W. Ferrier, Sedalia; Jack
Pendelman.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Miss Virginia Maughs OF FnltOn is
guest at the Pi Beta Phi house.
Alex Hope Of Mexico is visiting at the
Alpha Tau Omega house.
Miss Juliet Price has returned to her
home in Jefferson City after short visit
with Mrs. Tom King and at the ri Beta
Phi house. \
Miss Elizabeth Handley, who was dis
charged from Parker Memorial Hospital
yesterday, left for her home in Kamas
City, where she will remain few day s.
The NJ. s. U. Debating Society viii
meet at 7:l5 o'clock next Saturday night
in the Y. NJ. c. A. Building. The ques-
ton for debate iwll be: "Resolver, that
Japanese immigration should be restrict
ed in the same way as Chinese immi-
grafton" Frederick Maughmer and Al
bert Leonard will support the affirmative
and Fanklin Reagan and Clifford Rens,
the negative.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
MAINLY ABOUT PEOPLE

Mrs. E. NJ. Carter went to Mexico this
morning to spend the day.
Or. n II. Brown went to his farm near
Hallsville this morning.
l. A. Dehayen went to BOonville yes
terday. He will return tonight.
L. NJ Lewis returned to his home in
Hallsyille yesterday.
r. |. BYson went to Centralia on bust
ness Yesterday.
s. Yoest went to Centralia yesterday
to meet the president Of the Reliable
Insurance Company.
]. NJ. Bauerton went to St. Louis on
business. Mr.. Bauerton will be away
the rest of this week.
7. E. Huleit and wife went to St.
Louis this morning TO attend the annual
automobile show there this week.
Mrs. o. p Craghead went to Browns
this morning to visit her sister-in-law.
Mrs. D. q. Craghead.
Mrs H. H. Mckenzie left this morning
for Wray, Colo, where she will visit her
family for several weeks. Mr.. Mckenzie
accompanied her to Centralia.
Mrs n. o. Clayton and son returned
to their home in Mokane yesterday after
visiting at the home of Stephen Yoest,
100 Willis avenue.
John J. Kelleher, who has been in Co.
lunbia taking a government examination,
returned TO his home in Mokane yester-
day.
Miss Hazel Dopheide who gave the
benefit for the Near East Relief at Chris
tian College Monday night, left for her
home in ST. Louis yesterday.
H. F. Price, who has been visiting his
mother, Mrs. r. NJ. Price, for the last
few days, returned to his home in Mexico
yesterday.
Mrs. r. A. Jennings, who has been
visiting her niece, Miss Faye Siemons,
returned TO her~hOme in Rocheport yes
terday.
Mrs. A. r. Martin anC- her children,
Harold and Miriam, returned TO their
home in Maryville this morning. They
have been visiting Mrs. Carrie B. Miller
for the last ten days.
Dean c. D. Edwads,Teturned Monday
night from Mexico, where he addressed
a meeting of minute men" in regard to
the Presbyterian campaign to raise $780,
900 for colleges.
W. H. Hughes went to Centralia yes
terday on business for the Masonic Lodge.
John T. McMullen went to St. Louis
yesterday to attend the automobile show
to be held theresthis week.
Mrs. Sarah H. Parker, who has been
visiting E. Compton, 6O2 Wilkes bOule-
ward, went TO Mexico yesterday. After
visiting there she will return to her home
in Auxvasse.
Prof. W. c. Gibbs Of the Bible Col.
lege returned Monday night from Mar
shall, where he delivered four lectures.
Sunday moning he talked in the interest
Of the Bible College.
r. N. John has gone to Corvallis, Ore,
to visit his brother. D. NJ. John, and to
examine conditions with view to making
his home there.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09

C. B. Wiggans and w. L. James; con-
cessions: r. H. Bawbell, ]. II. Cham
bers, H. H. Piatenburg and N. H. Allen;
lights: Fred X. Baxter, r. r. Bailey and
J. T. Gibbs; arch: E. l. Cady and r.
r. Peterson; police: C. E. Brown, Ros-
coe V. Hill and C. c. Keller; yellow dog:
r. S. Springgate, George F. Ruth, C..
McCanse, Eugene Moses ant Gus
Dierks; bumpity- y-bumps: J. E. Crosby. E.
NJ. Cooley and H. E. Cunningham;
music: W. d. Steele and Joe E. Witt;
construction: II. ID. Harmon and II. W.
Hamilton; guild. books: Fay Minnis, G..
VI. Browning and n. w. Sroeter; wheel
of fortune: George Bond, J. NJ. Barnett
and c. H. Williams: home economic CO.
operators: 'Tubby" Barr and Harry l..
Lee; store keeper: Charley Helman:
tickets: E. II. Kershaw; cleanup: c. W.
Gaines; prizes: f. w. Henderson and
L. w.. Price.
The committees for the educational ex-
hibiis and their part of the parade are:
Animal husbandry: C. |. Skouby, II.
G. Crawford, II. J. Stroeter and W. v.
McFerrin; dairy husbandry: C. A. Nc
Canse, c. A. Moore; W. W. Marbut. C..
c. Stoulz and W. II. Davis; horticulture:
F. NJ. Hands, Z. NJ. Page. Il. r. Conrad,
c. p. Wiggans; entomology: G. Barn
hart, r. d. Evans and F. ". Albertson;
soils: B. NJ. Kins and L. F. Wainscott:
agricultural engineering: J. I. Gibbs
and ]. Drake; farm crops: Jesse NJ.
Miles and ]. NJ. Barnett; veterinary
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
FARMERS FAIR DATE is SET
Commits es Are Appointed-Barbe-
cue Contemplated.

Commits es Are Appointed-Barbe-
cue Contemplated.
The Farmers Fair will be held either
April or April g. Among the new fea-
lures that are contemplated is barbe-
cue. The appointments Of the commit
tees from the Ag Club to be in charge
Of the 1921 fair are:
Publicity: Sanders LLOYD and B. T.
Rogers; parade: W. II. Colman, NJ. E.
Ewing, d. X. Lang and Russell Elliott;
follies: E. A. Mayes, C. ]. LowTance. E.
NJ. Woods, R. Kercheval, W. G. Crider,
W. T. Kiefer. Ray T. Brown. ]. C. Glib
son, John E. Wallace and ". N. Rippey:
minstrels: C. E. Stuckey. David V. Fefte.
F. Barnhsrt and Eugene Reel ( side show:
E. 7. Itschner, Frank Stoner, Ira Kun
kle, D. V. Fette and l. r. Redd; signs:
Fay Minnis, V. r. Hayes, S. ]. White,
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
INVESTIGATE SITE FOR PARK
Committee to Settle Upon Value OF
Land in Camden County.

81 Sail L0FFe5Poasenf.
JEFFERSON CTrY, Feb. 9-Senaior W.
C. Irwin of Cole County has introduced
a resolution in the Senate providing for
committee Of four members to investi-
gate the site Of the proposed state park
at Hahatonka in Camden County.
A bill was introduced early in the ses-
sion by Senator Liyasy Of Versailles pro-
yidfng for an appropriation Of $3OOyO0O
to buy tract Of land for a state park.
The purpose Of this committee will be to
ascertain the lowest figure at which the
park site can be bought.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09

master of the underworld of San Francis
CO. The part Of Blizzard is played by
Lon Chaney, whose work as the Frog
in The Miracle Man" will never be for
R.,tten. As boy, he met with an acs
cident. Whether or not the surgeon was
justified in removing both Of his legs,
the boy made a solemn vow TO wreak
vengeance on the surgeon. In later years
we find him as the leader Of the crooks
in San Fancisco and how he finally
"gets even" with the doctor makes most
dramatic picture. Charlie Chaplin in
The Immigrant" will be the comedy at
traction with the featuIe.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09
AT THE THEATERS

COLUMBIA. Tonight and Thursday:
Dorothy Dalton probably has the most
appealing role of her entire career in
Half an Hour" her new picture which
will be shown at the Columbia Theater
tonight and tomorrow. The story is
about beautiful young English girl who
was practically sold by her father when
she became the wife Of Smillionaire. A
Chester Outing Scenic and Topics OF
the Day" will also be on the program
Hall. Friday and Saturday: Cover
neur Morris has created an amazing
character in American fiction in Blizzard,
the legless wonder Of THE Penalty and
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09

Order Ice Cream made of
real Cream from the Central
Dairy. Phone 8l9.-Adv.
The Columbia evening Missourian., 1921-02-09

the district within one mile of a parallel
with a road that is more than five miles
in length in the district. the commission
ers may order the improvement and
assess the benefit against the owners OF
the land, in special taxes.
1t is stipulated in the bin that the gen.
eral road law now in force shall remain
in effect except where its provisions are
specifically repealed. Road benefits un-
der the bill are assessed on the basis Of
proximity to the highway improved.