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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
LEADERS PLAN
TAX REDUCTION

Washington, July 28.-CUnited
Press1-Republicans of the house
have virtually decided to reduce
taxes so that the total yield will be
about $500, 100000 less than the
treasury department estimates will
be necessary TO run the government
during the present fiscal year.
The object of this reduction is to
force the most drastic economy in
governmental expenditures.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
ANCIAL.
SECRETS OF
TEAM TOLD
Books of White Sox Club
Show Net Profit $409,-
337 in Six Years.

Chicago, July 2S.-The financial
secrets of the Chicago American
League baseball club, always
guarded jealously, were revealed in
the baseball trial today.
The clubs books show a net
profit of S409,337 during the past
six years, more than 1925, 900 of
this being earned in 1920 alone.
Harry Grabiner, secretary of the
club. brought the records into
court at the request of the defense,
which wanted to prove by them
that the alleged sell-out of the
White Sox players in the 1919
worlds series had not injured the
club.
The figures showed gross re-
ceipts of -s2,622,S5S for the six
yeara
In only one year was there a loss
-191S, when the war cut the sea-
son short. The deficit then was
$51,6
Grabiner's testimony also show
ed the tremendous expense of a
major league club, ranking from
more than 1925 900 in 1915 to nearly
100000 in 1920.
Defense Resumes.
Chicago, July 28.-The defense
today resumed its bonn mbardment of
evidence presented by the state in
the baseball trial, which yesterday
resulted in the freeing of two de-
PENDANTS, a tentative promise from
the court to free three others un
less more evidence was presented
and a well supported alibi for
sixth of the II men on trial for an
alleged conspiracy to throw the
1919 world series.
Players Speed Back.
With eight White Sox players
speeding back to Chicago from
Washington to testify for the de-
Tense and many other Witnesses
summoned, the defense has an
nounced that it does not expect to
conclude its testimony before the
middle of next week
FORKS attorneys presented sever
al witnes who contradicted much
of the evidence presented against
the St. Louis man who tesu-
fed to his good character.
Z. p. Melrose said he was with
Zork the evening after the fourth
game of the 1919 world series-the
time Zork said, according to Harry
Redmon's testimony, several days
ago:
Il am the little red head from
St Louis, who started the whole
deal" referring TO the alleged game
throwing.
"Zork and 1 had dinner together
and Redmon just dropped in," said
Melrose. "Zork never made a re-
mark about starting any deal and
never said he bet $4,000 to $4,000
on the White Sox after the fourth
game as an alibi or for any other
reason"
Under cross-examination Melrose
was asked repeatedly if he knew
Henry Becker, a st. Louis gambler,
killed some time ago.
Did any one say anything about
Becker previously having fixed reg
ular season games?" asked George
German, assistant states attorney.
"He was never mentioned and l
know nothing about him." replied
Melrose.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
GIANT LOBBY BY
FORDiS DENIED

New Orloans. La. July &c. H.
Huston. assistant secretary OF the
United States department Of com
merce. here on an inspection trip.
today made emphatic denial OF any
connection With allegations that a
giant lobby is being maintained by
Henry Ford IN connection with the
offers of Er. Ford 70 purchase TIE
Muscle Shoals ala nitrate plant.
The denial was issued following
newspaper stories alleging that
such lobby Is In operation
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
Late Bulletins

Washington, July 2S.-Pre-
ceding President Harding's con-
ference tonight at a White
house dinner to house Repub-
ican leaders. the senate Re
publican steering committee
formally ratified today part OF
the congressional Legislative
program mapped out at the
presidents dinner TO senate Re-
publicanS last Tuesday.
That the Capper- r-rfncher bill
for government regulation Of
future trading on grain ex-
changes should follow senate
disposal of pending agricultur-
nj credits and anti.b beer bills.
was decided by the Republican
managers.
Washington, July sS-RepeaI
of the excess profits tax. a re-
duction In the sartax to So or
10 per cent. SEd an increase in
the iEeoIae tax on corpora
tons is ali the ways and means
committee viii offer by way of
tx revision, Representative
Garner of Texas, ranking
Democrat of that committee,
predicted today in the house.
Harrison. Ark July 2S-CBy
United Press Practically all
the 100. 900 people living along
the Missouri and North Arkan-
sas railroad from Joplin No,
to Helena. Ark viii be with
out railroad facilities when the
line suspends operation Mon
day. according TO q discontin-
Uanee announcement.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
SAILOR OWENBY
NOT INDICTED
Texas Grand Ja-y Fails TO Proceed
Against Lightweight Charged
With Negligent Hezsicide.

Galveston. Texas. JUly 28.-The
grand jury today failed to return
an indictment against Sailor Owen
BY, Oklahoma lightweight, who was
charged with negligent homicide
folIoEfng the death last Thursday
night of Harry Estes (The F1sco
Kid, coast boxer. Estes was ia
tally injured by q knockout bloE
received In the sixth round OF a
scheduled 10-round bout here with
Ovenby Wednesday night and new
e. reclaimed consciousueaa
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
SAYS BROTHER
CAUSED DEATH
Accused Man Held for Throwing
TRrpentine on Victim and Ig-
hitting 1t.

Detroit, Mich, July 2S.-Herman
Schmanski, 60 years old, died in a
hospital here this morning from
burns he said were caused when
his brother, with whom he had
quarreled, threw turpentine over
him and lighted a match to it The
brother, George Schmanski, is be-
ing held by the police.
According to Herman Schman-
skis statement to the prosecutor,
the quarrel followed his refusal to
loan money to his brother.
The brothers had been business
partners for 35 years.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
KILLS And
THEN SUICIDES

Kansas City. Mo. July IS
UNITED Press-)-William o. FL
kins. 43. and Mrs Elkins. IS. were
dead today as the result of what
police declared was another
''eternal triangle case"
Elkins stabbed and shot his wife
and then cut his own throat, at
their home, it was announced.
Elkins left several letters ex-
planning the deed One was written
in Oklahoma City II accused the
woman Of being a "bigamist" and
aamed 'Tneo Herman" police said
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
REFUSE DIVISION.

Washington. July IS. TIE inter
state commerce commission 7etssS-
ed today to prescribe divisions *
joint freight rates 10 50 e New
England roads, but declared that
fair divisions can not flow from
existing arrangements"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
PENINSULA TO
Be EVACUATED
Turkkh NatIonalIsts About 10 Make
Important Move on Account
of Greek Advance.

London. July 28.- tBy the Aa-
soc!ated Prces. THE Turkish Ma
tionalistg have decided to evacua.e
the Ismid peninsula. says an Ex~
change Telegraph dispatch from
ConstantinopIe today. owing TO the
Greek advance in the direction Of
Abadazar al the base Of the penln-
sula, which lies to the east Of Con
stantinopIe between the Sea Of
Narmora and the Black Sea.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
MEANT TO BURN
WOMAN ALIVE
Victim of Drunken Bandits Left
Tied In burning Home Saved
by Motorists.

Sioux city, Iowa. July 2s.--Four
bandits believed tO have been in
Minnie Proctor. early today. robbed
her OF $3.50. and after binding hor
to the bed, set fire 10 her house
and drove Of In q motor car. leay-
ing the victim 10 burn u death.
Passing motorists, who saw the
house in flames. and heard the
woman'B screama, saved her.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
READY FOR PEACE.

nome July 2S.-Following a long
eonVersatlon with delegates rep
-esentlng the Socialist party. Sig
nor DenicoIa, president OF me
suahDer OF deputies. announced
yesterday that the Socialists aId
sa.ormed him they were ready 10
sonclude al agreement establishing
peace with the Fascist.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
SMALL IN CONFERENCE
WITH CHICAGO FRIENDS
OVER NEXT MOVE IN CASE
State Head, Brundage and
Court Officer Wait
Watchfullys

Chicago, July 2s.-Neither
Governor Len Small nor any
member of his party would dis
cusS today his plans in cOnnee-
tiOn with the warrant issued
in Springfield on the indictment
charging him with embezzIe-
ment while he was state treas
urer. The governor, his son
Leslie and several attorneys
were found at the Congress no.
tel, where they had been IN
secluded conference for several
hours.
One of the attorneys at the
conference was Albert Fink OF
Chicago. The identity Of the
others was not revealed, but It
Was thought that they were
from Springfield or some other
dOWnstate city.
~he are very busy and have
come TO no conclusions" ex-
plained Leslie Small. we may
nave some announcement TO
give out this evening, but even
that is uncertain
Chicago, July Ex-Governor
Len Small, after changing no.
teIs last night to avoid news
paper men, resumed his confer
ence today with lawyers and
associates somewhere In Chi.
C&go".
The governors whereabouts
continued to be a mystery, al
though it was reported tOday's
conference was being held at
the home of a friend.
Albert EinK, his chief coun-
sci, disclaimed all knowledge of
the governors whereabouts
this morning.
A man VINO attended yester.
days meeting said today that
the governor and his legal adj
FisOrS had reached no decision
as to the next move In the
governments tight to avoid
arrest.
Reports from the state capl-
tai that Sheriff Henry Mester
viii refuse 10 come TO Chicago
TO serve his warrants, even
though Small should surrender
to Charles FitzMOrris, superin-
tendent Of police here, have ap-
parently ended discussion 81
that tentative plan.
Brundage Mum.
Attorney General Edward
3rundage, declined today TO dis
:uss the governor case The al
orney generals office is maintain
ng the same watchful waiting pol
cy adopted by the sherifT's Office q
'pringfield.
Some attorneys discussing tn
ase express the belief that Gov
rnor Small cannot escape trial o
he charges, if he desires 10 Dc 70
ven though he IL not dockctcd, 70
he reason that a conspiracy In
ictment covers the governor. Lieu
enant Governor Sterling and Vor
on Curtis. and proceedings again
terling and Curtis would, 70 al
ltents and purposes. be construed
$ a proceedings against GOvernul
mall as we'll.
still In Chicago.
Kankakee. Ill. July 23.--An
wering telephone call early 10
lay. Mrs. Len Small, wife NJ th'
governor OF Illinois, said the chic
Executive OF the state was still j:
'hicaEo.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-28
THE Weather

Unsettled with mostly fair wealth
er tonight and Friday. Not much
change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday,
ss. lowest last night, 10.
Wind velocity al a. IL, l mile
per hour.
Precipitation last "a hours, 80.
I'm. 7p-m- am
yester. yestef. today
Dry bulb temp. 81 50 20
Wet bulb TEN. a %
Relatise humid--7e 81 q
River stage at a m, 2, rise
OF / in last "a hours
River Forecast
The Mississippi river from be
low Dubuque TO Nuscatine vii
change but little during the next
three days
ANDREW HA&RICK.
MeteoroIogist.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
Wilson S Game
Part Wins PITY
and Admiration
Goes to Capitol, but Is I'm
able to Stay for
Ceremony.

WASHINGTON, March 4.-The terrific
strain imposed by the inaugural program
proved too great today for Woodrow VIII
son and he retired to his new home on
S street without witnessing the inaugura-
tlon Of his successor, Warren G. Harding
Of Ohio.
Mr.. Harding became the new President
at al D. m, almost an hour before
President Wilson had left the Capitol,
returning alone by motor to his new resi-
dence.
Mr.. Wilson's effort was a game one.
Under a strain which was apparent to
all who saw his drawn face and hating
figure, he rode to the capitol with his
successor, signed some last minute bills,
allowed others to die by a pocket veto
and then, tired and much moved, he was
assisted to his car and rode-a alone down
the long avenue, while the attention Of
thousands outside the capitol was riyeted
on the new President.
EFFORT WINS
ADMIRATION.
The effort which the President made 20
fulfill his part ofgthe program challenged
the admiration of all who saw him. He
looked feeble as he got into the car at
the White House, his face was drawn,
but he lifted a hand to his silk hat as
Continued on Page TwO.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
HILL, ON STAND,
DENIES CHARGE
Doctor Says He Did Not Per-
form Criminal Operation
on Girl.

For more than an hour, Or. A. A. Hill,
who is on trial in Criminal Court on d
charge Of performing criminal operation
on Sara KarsbeIl. which is said to have
resulted in her death. today was on the
witness stand in his own behalf In IN
effort to clear himself Of the serious
cxsrge.
DR.. Hill calmly answered all ques-
lions put to him by Anchael Ryan, bis
chief counsel, and gave testimony which
the defense hopes will convince the jury
that the doctor In no way committed
the criminal act charged IN the ind.et-
meut.
Hill testified that Miss KarabeH came
to his Office seeking relief from pain,
that for hours he attempted to learn her
name so he could take her to her mother
and claimed he did not treat Miss Kara
bell ia q surgical way. The doctor stat
ca he only attempted to ease her nerv-'
Gus condition and took her home to her
mother. He claims he never examined
her but heard Miss Karsbell give her
version of her ''illness." He testified that
Miss Karabell before her Heath begged
her mother not to blame him.
The doctor remained unshnken during
q severe cross-examtnation Ut the hands
OF Prosecutor William Evans.
Mrs. Bonsib Huis, formerly nurse in
DR.. Hills Office gave testimony which
tended to agree with the evidence of DR..
HILL
The defense introduced as one Of its
chief witnesses to answer hypothetical
questions DR.. John Sluss, who qualified
as an expert on Questions asked by Mr..
Ryan. DR.. sluss by his answers to the
questions took the position that no
known surgical instrument could have
brought on the tragic results at the time
the State claims the Illegal operation was
performed. The testimony of DR. Sluss
is considered of great weight for the
defense.
The courtroom was crowded with curl
GUS men. There were so many men eager
to get into the courtroom to hear the EVIL
dence that the gallery was thrown open.
Indica tons were that all evidence will
be submitted by adjournment.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
FIRST WITNESS
IN WRECK CASE
Tower Man at Porter Makes
Admission.


VALPARAISO, Ind, March 4.-Joseph
Cook, signal man who was on duty Sun
day at Porter when forty-twO lives were
lost in the Michigan CentraI-New York
Central wreck, made the startling ad-
mission today that he is inexperienced
as a tower operator and never before
Sunday with one exception, had handled
signal levers such as sent the two trains
together.
Cooks admissions were made as the
first witness in the investigation Of the
disaster, which is being conducted by the
Indiana public service commission and
Coroner W. o. Seipel of Porter, which
began shortly before noon today.
81 am inexperienced as a tower oper-
ator," Cook told the investigators. MY
Job is really assistant signal maintainer.
I only attended the levers once before in
my life, but on Sunday I was assigned
to lever duty"
The investigation began at the court
house he-s without the presence Of Gov
ernor McCray, who wired that On account
of pressure of business at the Office, he
could not be present and would leave
the investigation in the hands of the FIVE
members of the public service commits
sion, the county attorney and the coroner.
Railroad men, subpOenaed by the cor
oner, we're present Engineer William
Long and Fireman George Block, who
are blamed for the wreck by the railroad
company, will be witnesses later in the
day
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
HOUSE PLANS
TO FINISH IT'S
FULL PROGRAM
Steering Committee in Evil
dence in Crowding Bills
Through Session.

The passage Of the State budget bill,
the Rata deputy sheriff bill. the bill
creating commission to investigate the
feasibility OF 'Illiana Harbor," and the
teachers pension bill in the House OF
Representatives this morning, the work
of the steering committee appointed early
this week, was apparent. 1t is said by
leaders in the House that 1t will be pos
sible to clean IN all the important meas
ures now pending before adjournment
sine die Monday night.
One Of the most important bills passed
this morning was the Rats measure,
which is now ready for the signature Of
the Governor. This bill is one that was
introduced to Offset the State consts bu-
larry bill backed by the Indianapolis
News. 1t passed by vote Of IS to "a.
1t authorizes county sheriffs to employ
deputies in times Of crisis at the public
expense. On the ground that such an
Organization could be used to intimidate
labor and possibly to influence voters at
the polls, it incurred good deal Of OPP
position in both Houses, but administra-
ton support brought about it's pas
sage.
Representative r. o. Barker, Posey
County, objected gtrenuously to the
passage Of the bill, declaring 1t was an
insult to the patriotism OF the people of
Indiana, that they should be paid for
(Censinusd ON fPase TwoA
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
Wilson Gives Curt
Reply as First and
Lost Shot at Lodge

WASHINGTON, March 4.--"Tel them
I have no further communication. Thank
you for your courtesy. Good morningl"
Woodrow Wilson today whipped out
these words to Senator Lodge, Republican
leader of the Senate. Lodge had come
to the Presidents room at the Capitol
to tell Wilson the Senate had mo- fur
Their business and to ask If he had any
further communication to Congress.
Wilson's tone was Enthusiastically bitter.
1t was the first time he had met the
man who led the Senate fight against
him.
Mr.. Wilson took a final sly ding at
the Senate when he explained to Senator
Knox, chairman of the Inaugural Com
mittee, that he did not believe his ply
steal condition was such that he should
attempt to participate further In the
ceremonies.
1.-THE Senate has thrown me down, but
l wouldn't want to fall down." he said
with a smile, referring to his defeat on
the treaty issue.
A few moments before Lodges appear
ance, General Pershing had come to shake
hands with the President, who said: Eek
cuse me, General, for. not rising"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
HARDING TAKES
NEW POSTWITH
WILSON ABSENT
Throng of $4,000 Witnesses
Simple Ceremony on East
Capitol Steps.
FORMER SPLENDOR GONE

INAUGURAL STAND, WASHING
TON, March AT iii p. m. today,
Warren G. Harding Of Ohio repeated
In a clear firm voice the oath Of office
as President of the United States.
Before the cheering had died away,
Harding stepped forward and extend
ed his arms In gesture embracing
the whole crowd Of $4,000 who stood
before him and started his inaugural
address.
Ten feet away, with her eyes on his
face, stood Mrs. Harding. Grouped
about were the dignitaries Of his Gov
eminent, representatives OF foreign ma
lions and a vast concourse OF plain,
every day Americans.
1t was Just FIVE minutes from the hour
when Harding stepped on the inaugural
stand at the east front Of the Capitol
until the moment when, with upLfted
hand, he become the Chief Executive Of
the Nation.
President Wilson was not present, hay
ing gone to his new home after signing
legislative bills In the Presidents room
at the capitol a few minutes before.
Hardings voice. as he delivered his in
augural address from manuscript cut
into many narrow pages, was firm, reson-
ant and a trife husky.
An ampliher echoed the new Presidents
words in hollow fashion over the crowd.
The sun struck the inaugural stand in
such a manner as to make Harding's head
appear In a halo. II was so marked that
there was comment on It from the
crowd.
The President was interrupted fre-
! quently by applause. There was a great
outburst when he said: "Old World SUI
/ per government is contrary to anything
we cherish"
Repeated shouts OF approval from the
/ fringes Of the throng testified that his
words were carrying to the very edge
| Of the vast multitude.
| The new President pledged an Ad-
| ministration that will stand four-square
on the principles Of the republic as laid
down by its founders. He promised his
Administration will work increasingly for
/ the furtherance of Americas greatness
/ IN world affairs and for the expansion
/ OF her commerce and infiuence-all with
/ ont deviating from Washington's policy
! Of no entangling alliances" with foreign
powers.
b President elect Harding. Mrs. Harding
! and penibers of the inaugural COMMITTEES
/ left the President elects hotel at 10: 20
/ for the White House to meet President
and Mrs. Wilson.
I The Harding party arrived at the White
House Ia ftw minutes and found the
Continued on Page Eighteen.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
NeIU Fraud Game
Being Worked, Say
Postal Officials

Some one is flirting with a stir SEN
tence in a Federal prison for a trifing
amount Of money, according to postoffice
authorities here.
1t has been reported that several days
ago a boy, who represented himself hs
a special delivery messenger, called at
the home Of a woman on West Morris
street end told her that there was a
check for $500 waiting for her at the
special delivery window Of the post
office. For delivering this message. he
said, he had to collect a charge Of 80
cents, which she paid. OF course, there
was no letter or no check for her~when
she called at the postoffice.
Yesterday John Hail. go South Mount
street, reported that he had received 8
similar call for which he was charged
q cents
Postoffice officials say no money ever
should be paid for the delivery Of spe-
clal delivery letters, except for c. o. d.
parcel post packages, and that no fee of
any kind Is charged for the delivery of
ordinary special delivery letters.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-04
HUN DELEGATES
HOLD OUT HOPE
OF AGREEMENT
Say New Proposals in In
demnity Situation May Be
Ready Monday.

LONDON, March 4.-"The result Of the
German cabinets deliberations on the
indemnity situation is hopeful" 1t was
announced by the German delegation to-
day. "The members of the government
at Berlin are backing up DR.. Walter
Simons German foreign minister and
head of the German delegation in Lon
DOM The ministry is already consider
ing new forms of taxation and 1t is most
likely that we shall be authorized to pre-
sent a new indemnity offer to the allies
on Monday"
The air of the German delegates was
distinctly optimistic. Privately 1t was
stated they had anticipated heavier pen
alties than the allies named for failure
to meet the reparations demands. Also
they interpreted the entente as inviting
further conversations.
Premier Lloyd George, In delivering the
allied ultimatum, charged that the Ger
mans were being insufficiently taxed.
Strong approval Of Premier Lloyd
Georges speech arraignins Germany for
her war crimes and of the allies four-
day indemnity ultimatum was voiced by
the British press.
I'VE are Prepared not to shrink from
a more drastic treaty to enforce the or
iginal one" declared the Chronicle.
The Daily News pointed out that the
AContinued on PagS Twol