The Emporia Gazette from Emporia, Kansas • Page 5

Full Associated Report BrLeaMd Wire United Pireu THE HOME EDITION VOLUME XXXIV EIGHT PAGES EMPORIA, KANSAS, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 12, 1925 NUMBER lavis Faces Trial On Bribery Charge Hearing for Ex-Governor and Son January FRIENDSJIGN BONDS Governor Kept from Jail By Speedy Action of Bondsmen. By Press: Topeka, Jan. -Gover- rior Jonathan M. of Kansas personally appeared in court here this morning to answer to -warrants sworn out by County Attorney Tinkham charging him and his son Eussell, TEXT OF WARRANT The text of tho warrant-follows: "Jonathan M. Davis and Russel Davis did intentionally and knowingly conspira together and dit assist, aid aac.

abet with each other in the receiving and accepting of a certain bribe; to wit: He, the said Jonathan M. Dafis, being then a- state officer of the state of Kansas to wit: The duly elected, qualified and acting governor of the state- of Kansas and entered upon his official duties as governor of the state of 'Kansas and he, the said Jonathan, JM. JJayls such officer did accept and receive himsalf 'anc by one Bussell Davis, certain money to-wit: The sum of $1,250 lawful money o'f the United States and the value of $1,250 under a certain agreement and understanding between his duly authorized agent, his son. Russell Davis and one That the rm. i- and action "ol The bond for.

each defend- the said onatu an would thereby influenced In this respect to wit: That he. the said Jonathan. M. Davis, who under the authority of his cffice as governor of the state of Kansas had full power and authority to pardon any person convicted in any court in this state of any otfense against any law thereof, and did accepting a bribe. 'ant was set at $1000 and a hearing- was set for Friday, January 23, at 10 o'clock.

Bond for the accused was furnished by a number of prominent local persons, Including R. T. Kriepe, manufacturer and deputy hank commissioner; S. L. Courtney, merchant; Robert It.

Hendriek, retired farmer; W- II. Kemper, capitalist; C. B. Mer- Tlam and J. R.

Burrows, bankers, and William Quail, retired. Hendrickg characterized the proceedings as "an outrage," de- to humiliate the governor on the last day of his administration. Later the governor said he had decided to go through the exercises and would deliver the salutatory address he had prepared. Friends of the Davis family were incensed at the speed with which the warrants issued Washington, 12. and served, declaring they be- tentative agreement arrived at in lloved tho service could have Paris between American renrcsen- been postponed until after the tatives and the allied finance mitv Inaugural as a courtesy to the been accepted by the retiring executive.

pardon one Fred W. Pollman, who had been' convicted in a court of this state of an offense against the laws of the state of Kansas in consideration of the payment of $1,250 to the defendant Jonathan M. Davis and Russell Davis as aforesaid." Paris Agreement Accepted by U. S. Tentativo Arrangement Is Reached on U.

Claims Under Diwes Plan. W. H. Kempor, ono of the bondsmen, said that he had been summoned to appear and sign i tho bond within 20 minutes ''or the governor will havo to go to jail." Washington government. Acceptance of tho arrangement was made known today at the state department whore it was em- phaslzeii that no departure from tlio American policy toward collection, of claims 'under the Dawes plan from Gorman annuities was Warrants charging Governor 'onathan M.

Davin of Kansas and his Russell, 2S. "no fnr involved. Concurrence (lio United a bribe for the granting and 'delivery of a pardon, Issued oy Judge Paul Heinz of the court of Topeka this morning. The were Immediately delivered to Tom Hurley, marshal of tho court, who was Instructed to serve them immediately. Coming ns It did within two glvca only to the upon which tho proposed adjustment is bused.

Details of the plan arc lacking here and tlie slato department understood to have limited its approval to the main outline of tlio structure as made known today by its representatives In Paris. When tho plan ns a whole is re. uivj unV'iir in hours of the retirement of Gov- colvod a d( cl lon ns tn lts accoptl ernor Davis, the court proceed- it in detail will lio reached It jngg brought to a stormy as not hccn (lo i whether an- hl3 two-year term chief cxecu- nouncemnnt of the final decision tlve of the state. Klectod In will be mado hero nr by tho Amerl- as the third Democratic governor can representatives participating in the history of Kansas, his administration was plunged into a quarrel with the overwhelmingly Republican legislature. On his part, the executive volleyed into tho two houses his legislative recommendations and demands for investigation of state offices, all of which were under Republican control, and come sixty odd vetoes ho handed to the legislature ns it proceeded in its own way.

Only a lialf dozen of thorn were sustained by the rest passed over his disapproval. Two weeks ngo the dischargo of Chancellor Lindley, head ot the University Kansas, aroused a storm both of protest and approval. For two weeks, (he governor and his state board of administration battled in the courts, the socking an Injunction ltd prevent his dismissal, anil Charging the governor with "b.ul- faith" In summarily removing him. Last Saturday the supreme court uphold the governor's arbitrary po.T.-er to discharge tho chancellor without henrinr- or statament of cnnso. The action is based upon evidence of witnesses who listened in over a telephonic connection, a Topeka hotel last Friday to a conversation during which, it is alleged, Pollman paid the gov- 0 3 fion the de- In tho Paris meeting.

COLD AND FAIR Pnrd0n had Leon at Hborty parole for two years and would have regained full cit.zenslilp automatically on April 1, next. 0 was Con 4 ot forgery and was paroled Governor Henry Allen Accepting a brlbo is punishable under the Kansas statute bv a fino of from $200 to or imprisonment for from 1 to 7 years or both tlie fino and sentence. by Jail Snow flurries early this morning made Kmporians bolievo wore In for another siego cf stormy weather, but tlie skies clrnrp-1 lita the sun was shining by noon, though tbo mercury was fallliijr. The temperature at daylight 20 degrees, and at 12 o'clock had dropped to 17. The forcca.st.

for tonight anil Tuesday is for fair weather. It will bo colder tonight, but rising temperatures nre promised for Tuesday. Honghton at Berlin May Be Coolidge's Choice for Post HERRICK WOULD RETIRE But Ambassador Will Stay Taris for Situation Unsettled. Washington, Jan. President Cuolidge deferred action on the selection, of a new ambassador to London, iba senate moved today toward confirmation by two of the major nominations sent to the last week.

The selection of Attorney General F. Stone to a place on the supreme court was approved by the sub-cominittea to which, it was referred but the full judiciary postponed final action on It. Charles B. to succeed Stono, as head of the department of justice was referred to a sub-committee as is the usual custom. Washington, Jan.

-12. of Ambassador Kellogg at London as successor to Secretary Hughes, whose resignation takes March (, points to the possibility of a more or less general shifting in important diplomatic posts in line with the promotion policy eeen in that succession. Ambassador Houghton, at Berlin, was understood today to be uppermost in the mind of President Coolidge for appointment to the court of St. James. His selection would open the way for other advances In the diplomatic corps should the promotion policy he followed through in each case.

While the post of Ambassador Herrick might be. considered as placing him next in line for'the London appointment. Mr. Herrick Is understood here not only to prefer to remain at Paris, but to have indicated that he desires an early retirement from tho diplomatic corps. The appointment of Attorney General Stone to be an associate justice of the supreme court is expected to receive favorable action there this week, to clear the way for consideration of the nomination of Charles B.

Warren of Michigan, to Micceea him as attorney general. Others whose nan.es are mentioned in connection with the London post besides Ambassador Houghton, are American Ambassador Fletcher at Rome; Under Secretary of State Grew: Solicitor General James M. and Senator Mcdill McCor- miclt of Illinois, who retires from tho senate on March 4. Tile other cabinet posts to which the president must give attention between now and March 4 ire those hold by Secretary of Ag- riculturo Gere, who must retire that dato to become governor of West Virginia and secratary of Davis. The latter has asked to bo retired at that time but may iccoilc to the president's request that he remain.

Davis Requests Full Probe Of His Record On Pardons By The Associated Press: Topeka, Jan. full and complete investigation of his exercise pardon power want the opportunity to show tliat I have given careful and attentive consideration to tlon of tho law. ivas requested by Governor Jpna- opportunitj' of showing that tlian M. Davis today in a letter di- is no warrant tor the belief reeled to the speaker of the house and presideni of the senate which convene hera In biei nial session tomorrow. The governor's letter follows: "There has been much criticism and comment, in the public press concerning the exercise of the; pardoning power granted by the constitution and the law to 'the' "I am sure that a close examination of the files disclose, not only the proper care has been exercised in desiring information nnd.

evidence in every case, but that a proper basis exists for the granting of clemency In every case where such grant lias been "An examination Into the facts and circumstances surrounding the administration of the parole law will bo helpful in determining what, if any, changes should made in the law. "Personally, I desire a full and complete investigation, because I the admialstra- I also want the there that i llave been, influenced in my decisions upon cases brought before me by any other motives than that of administering the law in the spirit in which it was enacted. I believe an examination of the records and flies will show my administration of the parole law in a very favorable light when compared with previous administrations. Let me suggest that I thinlc it an investigation is to bo undertaken, precaution should ue taken at ouce to protect the flics from being interfered with by any other than the properly: constituted authorities, am sure this precaution will suggest itself to you if you take the trouble to become acquainted with tho nature of the flies and how thev are that this action win be taken in the interest of fairness and justice, I am, "Yours truly, "Jonathan M. Davis." Vice-Chancellor Succeeds Undlcy Temporarily Upon Orders from State Board.

STOLE COAL, IS CLAIM FILE CHARGES AGAINST JUSTICE-ELECT CARTER. Lawyer Carried Fuel from Coal Yard, Complaint Makes Fight Office. to- Todny's Forecast. fair night nnd Tuesday, colder tonight in cast portion; rising temperature, la northwest portion; rising temperature Tuesday. fair tonight nnd Tuesday, except unsettled tonight in northeast portion; colder fair, colder in extreme oast portion; Tuesday fair, Weather mid Ronils.

(10 a. rond rough, frozen, slippery. Kansas roads rough. liufchinson Partly cloudy, roads snow covered. snow over night roaels rough, slippery.

Hamburg, Germany, Jan. Commenting on his resignation, tho Haniliurgcr Xachrichten expresses belief that Charles B. ihighes Intends to run for prcBl- "lont. Tho paper terms him "ft sensible and moderate politician." Referring to Mr. Hughes' New Haven reparation speech, which 'ormed tho basis of Chancellor Uuno's economic program, the paper "In it for tho first time a statesman among Germany's former enemies showed a dcsiro for oncillatlon and pointed out possibilities for a solution, which whllo not acceptable in all details to Germany, wore certainly Paris, Jan.

naws- offer explanations for tho resignation of Secretary Hughes ind for tho appointment of Am- 'lassador Kellogg to succeed him vhlch are moro Ingenious than convincing. of the Echo de 'arls, nolioves Mr. Hughes is resigning because ho does not see cyo to eye with President Coolidge. The writer ays that tho president, "dominated by tho senate," desires a policy of Isolation while Secretary Hughes, has spent his life among tho half European society ot New York, is inclined to intervene in Uio old world controversies." Information charging L. M.

Carter, who was elected justice of peace'with the Ku Klus Klan endorsement, with theft of coal from the Sloyer coal yard last fall, was filed in. district court this morning by Roland Boynton, county attorney. The complaint charged Carter with taking coal worth Carter denies the charges. Carter, who withdrew his bond as a justice of peace, when confronted with the evidence against him, today besan a fight to get the office to which ho was elected last November. Ho had his bond approved today by the county commissioners and expects to lay claim to the justice- ship.

The office is being held by Rolla'Evans, who according to the county attorney's interpretation of the law, holds the job until a successor is qualified. Carter has not qualified, Boynton says, and cannot qualify legally. According to information from county officers, Carter neglected to havo his bond approved last fall by the b.oard of county commissioners although the bond had been filed with the, county, clerk. Carter camo to the officS' of the clerk and withdrew the bond and asked Roland Boyuton, county attorney, to keep it for him. This morning Carter came to Boynton, aslcrd for and received the bond, went to the commissioners, had his bond approved, and then filed it with tho clerk.

Boynton's interpretation of the law is that a bond must bo approved within 20 days after Hie nollce ot eleclion has been ro- NEW OFFICERS GO IN MdKY CHANGES AT TA'ON COtTNTi: COURTHOUSE. Bert Setty Ts New Boynton in JPartncrsliip with Kretsingcri The new regime In the Lyon founty 'officOB began nt noon today. Officers who were elected in November took over the reins while tliose wuo continued in of- iice, started new terms. Many of the retiring officers have announced their plans while others are in doubt. New officers also have named their deputies or assistants.

S. T. Crumley, new sheriff havo as his undersheriff, Bert Setty. Setty has been on the city police force r.nd will be succeeded there by George Wilson, -who has served on the force. Charles Gibson, retiring sheriff and Austin, outgoing- undursheriff, are undecided what they will do.

S. S. Sponcer, incoming county attorney, will retain as his assistant. Miss May Larson. R.

B. Boynton, retiring attorney, will enter a law partnership with S. Kret- sinper and continue to practice in Emporia. Guy Wbitaker, new county clerk, will retain Miss Neva Rissler as his deputy. I.

A. retiring clerk, says his plans are indefinite. J. W. Coverdill, new probato judge, will retain Miss Ada WIloy utiier office in the building, that of district judge.

Mrs. Nina V. Riggs has reappointed as probation officer of the juvenllo court, Mr. Coverdill announced this morning. Judge W.

C. Harris will form a law partnership with Owen Samuel. J. L. Ptratton and J.

C. Anderson aro tho now county commis- sioners. 'Tho other officers will Miss Etlna Jacob will continuo as assistant to Miss Mabel Wing- ONLY OBEYING ORDERS Acting Head Regards Job ns Tom- porarjr Until Chontollor Ts Tte- insi-ntctl or Suceecdcd. Lawrence, Jan. William L.

Burdick, vice-president of the University of Kansas, took charge of the institution as acting chancellor this morning on orders from the slato board of The orders from tl-e state board woro received following tlie decision of the Kansas supreme court Saturday that the hoard had authority to dismiss Chancellor B. H. Lindley at its pleasure and without a hearing. Acting Chancellor Burdick issued tho following statement: "In obedience to tho order of the state board of administration, acting under the order of the courts. 1 havo assumed the duties of the chancellor ot the university.

Jly attitude is that of obedience to the mandates of those in authority. "I consider myself as only temporarily holding matters of the university in trust, either for restoration to Chancellor LIndley or to be turned over to his successor. want to do all I can to be faithful to this trust." Question Employe Of Katz Store on $7120 Robbery Kansas City, Jan. 12. A.

Bellos, an assistant manager of a Katz drug store here, was questioned today by police In connection the $7,120 robbery of the store last ulgnt. Bellos told the police that, after driving a man and woman friend to their lionios lato last night, his motorcar was crowded to the curbing and a man forced him with a revolver to enter another car. Bollos said that ho was bound, gagged and taken to tlio store he wns compelled to open 1lic safo door. Bellos' account was substantiated in part today by tho Rev. A.

Kalz and his son, Gilbert A. Katz. who Hinted Unit they saw a car stop Helios' automobile before their home. Isaac Knlz, manager and ono of the ownera of Uic store, told the police that Bellos had been in his employ 12 years and that he hail completo faith in hla Air. Kntx snirl that ho bolioved the robbery wag perpetrated by fEmillnr tho gtore.

I roads snow, roads Tho complaint was agreed upon and drafted at a conference in tho attorney general's office yesterday afternoon, at which County Attorney Vrnlo and his assistant; County Attorney-elect Heinz and his assistant and Captain W. A. Smith, assistant attorney general were present It first decided to charge tho two defendants wllli "soliciting Md accepting bribo." but it roads rough was found that a supremo court! Ott.iwn—Clmirty. roads covered decision had determined that it I with light snow, "slippery jvns not unlawful to solicit a Clouily. snow over lnbe roads rough Coffeyvlllo Cloudy, rough.

rough. roads over night, PROBE Snn Francisco. Blast, Wrecks to Hall of Justice. Snn Francisco, Jan. today continued investigation of a bomb explosion which wrecked the main entrance of tho Hall of Justice yesterday.

Tho force of the explosion demolished a lelnphono booth in which the bomb had been secreted, tore a hole in one wall ot police headquarters, and shattered a steam radiator. The authorities today believed that some member ot tho department was nn Intended victim. Search being conducted throughout flic city for a man who was seen ir. the booth shortly before the 'xpiosion. Pieces of a gas pl po part ot a hotdo labelled "Kssenco of Jrininica which bore the of a local drug firm; some .10 cartridges of 32 calibre, and inrpo amount of iron filings found.

cc declared tho had been mado by an r-xprrt. COOK tetter with Emporia Gas within the required timo. After Carter's bond was approved, Boynton filed tho charges, and a warrant was given to S. T. Crumley, the new sheriff, for service on Carter.

Carter was caught stealing co-al by Jacob Swint, according to Jess Sloyur, nno of the members of the firm. "It was just at closing time nnd Swint had gone to tho yards on Merchant to lock up for the 1 night," said Sloyer. "Ho saw Cartor near tho fence and toll sure he had taken coal, although Carter denied it." "Carter went south and Swint followed him," Sloyer continued. "Along about South avenue, i believe, it was, tho coal bogan to slip from tho newspaper in which Carter had it. Carter tried to bribe Swini, asking what tho coal was worth nnd wanting to pay for it.

Swint lold him ho'd have to tnlk to tlie boss, and they went into a house and phoned ns. The next day Carter went to see tho city officers. "Carter came to my father aft-, cr that and wanted to pay tor the coal but my father refused. I be- liovo the matter would have been dropped if Carter had not tried lo bribe Swint that night. Tho coal taken was Colorado lump, nil in ono piece, nnd weighed about 30 to pounds.

It was only worth about a dollar." When J. M. Sloyer, ono ot the I Mrs. o. V.

Killingsworlh still continues deputy county treasurer to 0. V. Kllungsworth, although tho change in the trens- urer's office, takes place in October Instead of January. C. E.

Colo remains as clerk of tho court and Mrs. Colo will assist him as formerly. O. C. Rickerd holds over as county superintendent.

Tho retiring officers will bo guests of re-elected officers at o'clock dinner this evening in tho Newman tea room. Three Rob Kansas City Bank Loot May Run as High an Customers to Lie on Floor. Kansas City, Jan. men forced six employes and 10 customers ot tho Community Stale bank hero today In Uio vault nnd rifled the tellers' cages. One ot tho looted cages was known to contain $3,862.

An estimate ot tho total loss was not available early this afternoon. Tho robbers escaped in a motor car before tlio imprisoned persons opened the vault door which was not locked. Before being thrust into the cnult, tho customers were compelled to lie down behind ono of tho cages. Unofficial estimatw of the theft ran as high as $20,000. TO orawrni's STAFF.

and J. H. J. Rice, police judgo, held an informal Hf-sslnn ir, Lawrence, Will As- sist In Pending Cnsos. liold an informal session in the police court rooms following th" iilloged theft, Carter was advised i to withdraw his bond and not Topcktt Ja 12 LATE SPORT BRIEFS Paulen is Sworn In As Governor PAULEN'S ADDRESS By The Associated Fresa: Topeka, Jan.

Ben S. Paulen today gavo his pledge to the people ot Kansas that he would conduct a careful business administration; that ho would build for a greater Kansas with tho best educational opportunity for nil, and that he be of all tho people." In his inaugural 'address, delivered in the city auditorium after ho had taken tha onth of office, Governor Paulen recalled tho state's "glorious past," with its hardships and triumphs, nnd asserted that "fiood days aro coming again to Kansas." "Grateful to the electorate of Kansas for tho high office, with which they have honored me," overnor Paulen said, "I accept with a deep sense ot responslbil- and hereby myself to tlio service of tho state. "Good days aro coming again to Kansas. Her broad acres onco moro aro yielding bountifully. Dio oil wells multiply and bring added Business is quick- tned, and our people are nlled with renewed enterprise nud hopefulness.

Such Is tha Knnsas of today. 'This Kansas ot today owes much to tlio Kansas ot the past. pauso to recall that glorious the high idealism of the free soil which brought to Kansas some of tho best Mood of ho nation. Wo recall tha days ot drouth, and tho other hard- Pledges His Service tof the People of Kansas. DAVIS SAYSMREWELL i Ex-chief Defends Co-operation to Successor StribliiiR rights Tonight.

Miami, Jan. 12 "Young" ivtrlbling, Mac-jii, and I-lughie Walker, Kansas City, meet to- nlglit In ,1 10-roiind no decision limit. Meeting Salina, Jan. Tho mooting of tho Southwestern league at Wichita will In? held Sunday. January 25, at Wichita, instead cf January 20, as agreed yesterday.

proHldcnt J. W. Harris an- r.ounced today. Managers decided it was inoro convenient to attend a meeting on Sunday. PA 1 DON IS LAST ACT.

Davis Frees Mfo Tcrnier from Crawford County. Topokn, Jan, Ono of the last acts of Governor Jonathan M. Dnvin as the state's executive tt-day was to issue nil unconditional pardon to Orest vvlio sentenced to the Bint's reniitcnliary for life for a murder In Crawford county. Ilenilaci lias benu at liberty on a parolo issued two years ago by Governor Henry Allnn. The governor also granted temporary par Paul HurfifUt, former Mexico, student, tliat lio might imvo hospital treatment.

Bin-ReU lias served one and a years ot 10 to 2t year sentence nr robbing a Qulndaro, bank. Covcrnor Davis had declined to parole Bur- these bravo men over circumstances. They wrought not only 'or the presto, but for tlio fu- They tlioir eyes on letter state than they could live They faced tlio proli- oma of their day with intolll- TCiice ami undaunted courage We nre enjoying (no fruits of their vision, and ot thoir sacrifice. Thanks to them, our lives ire filled with comfort and plenty. "Wo nro proud that Kunsat! raises tho finest, wheat hi tlie world.

Wo nro proud of tho Kansas lamiera, men whoso inleJII- iouro and Industry, in (ho face of -ax burdens nnd unfavorable mnr- tols, linvo valiantly stuck to tlio ob and have givcm Kansas agriculture naUoyqLfnmo. Wo shwiiJi) lo-illi Hint tjuiSiidi carefully cnnsldarccl legislation, to their burdens nnd to ma.vO arming a nailing which will con- inuo to attract many of our ablest voung men. "Adjustments of business and cnmlltlonB, following depression, aro iicr-ossary to tho normal progress of i.ho state. "Better, however, than her rich material resources is tho wealth ot human of Kansas, represented by tlio splendid population of tills slnle. They and tliBlr children constitute tho wealth of the slate.

If tho Kan- fas of today ID to Imikl for the Kansas of tomorrow, wo must vido tho educational 'opportunity for nl! tho children of tho people. is noteworthy that the stales of the Union which have mado tho grcnlesl progress In wealth nnd intliu-nco havo been wiso nnd liberal In provision for tlio education of all. An enlightened and educated people bent solvo Ihu problems of their time. Without trained vision tho people perish. "The government of a state IK, for ono thing, great business corporation.

It nnually millions of the people's money. should ho conducted on the principles of enonnmy nnd efficiency. Wo plorlgo ourselves to a c.irofiil business administration of tlio stnto's affairs. "Tho oath of office just taken pledges support of the ronstllutlon ot Kansas. A constitution Is the gunrnnteo of tl lu rights, not only of tho majority, but of all tlio pi-o- ple.

Mindful ot tho solemn pledge my hlghf-st aspiration Is to be governor of nil HID people. I therefore humbly dedicate myself to tho ferviro ot tho pcoplo or and beg their ro-oporntlon in nil my efforts for tho common welfare." By The Associated Press: Topeka, Jan. Republican skipper assumed command of tho Kansas ship of state shortly after noon today when Ben -S. Paulen of Fredonia took tha of office as the twenty-third governor, In the city auditorium. The retiring governor, Jonathan M.

Davis, who earlier in tha was arrested on a charge of soliclt-r ing and accenting a bribe in an nl-j loged sale ot a pardon, bis farewell address, expressing 1 satisfaction, "that shall now pass to another." Two other now members "were added to the official family of tha state. They were D. A. N. Chase ot Pleasanton, lieutenant governor, and Carl Whits of state treasurer.

Seven state officials who. re-elected also took office. i Chief Justice- W. A. of Minneapolis, who reoentlj'j rounded out 40 years ot servlaej on tlio supremo court Journal-Post Tax Test Case Up Next April Washington.

Jan. tost O.PRO against Walter S. Dickey nnd llfilph Ellis of tho Kansas f'ify to tin 1 right of imwspapors to pnii- as Justico of the want him peace after although he also said worked for Carter's eleet.ion. Carter said his bond hadn't lice:) approved yet and he could it. To this Sloyer figrceil.

Personally I hatod to havo a man charged my court with for hearing on April tho cases now i pending," said Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson will assist the sfal.fi Radiator alcohol or glyserino tho tax suit brought to enjoin rienliiirully compounded 1 twin) state from collecting f-ro. Carpenter 'sialion taxes on 25 largo utility rorpnra-' f-'ixtii and ions, including nearly all liiirail- roads In the state.

the person who borrowr.I, from tho rear of The TI.XSA SUSl'RMlil Deposits An; Itepnrfoil Over Cnpltnl. Tulsa, Jan. Planters and Mechanics bank, a small stale bank Iiere, has sns- lifnrtfil luisiness, It- was an- nouncnd lilis inonilng by ng'nt-i wlio ramo lioru to ri-prcsent O. H. MntiiprsiTiil, hunk commissioner.

Tlio was not nirmbnr of Tulsa Clearing association, nnd its failure will not any of tlio tionn! banks in tlio rlty. wore slightly over 000 at tin; last It wns at $100,000 wltli a surplus nf In.000. of Salina, bogan his term. Norton A. Turner of Russell, became slato auditor for tha third timo.

Officials beginning second terms woro Frank J. Ryaru ot Loavcnworth. secretary ot etatev Charles B. Griffith of Fort ScoUv' attorney gcnoral; Josso W. Mile'yi of Girnrd, superintendent of He Instruction; William R.

Bakeri of Topuha, superintendent of iii- 1 nuranco, and Hart, P. Walker ot.i Osborno, Ptnto printer. Judgo Henry F. Mason, of Gar-j City, ndiuinlstercd the of officu to hln collcaguea od tho; court, Justices Uurch. Then Chief Johnston! gavo tho oath to tho other offf-i '(o city the of pun to tho new completed tho Davis Bitter Opposition "I Hnvo Bwttlcil as Best Cfnilil," He Dcclnrcn in.

tiry Address. building, pienso return It more than pays to use l.npl) gasoline. Ser- vir" station. Sixth and Adv. rosta por year.

M. Krctslnfrnr. bank bulldlnp! I.V.ono aosotutely deny laVing nny and West resign by January 1.1 I roal as charged In the X(Iv 'wouldn't prosecute, but it h- Mr. Carter "said i lIc roFf to when told of tho niingnf the For ron Office rooms, Kan Spencer said today, "lie came to I charge against him jsas Electric Power frtiparklnsr one of a style hat? nnd drr-ssos for nil climates and oooaslonn. Downs Taylor Adv.

Be ny Loorals on your By Thn A.ifioclntncl PrffH'. Topeka, Jan. rc- vlow ot tho nlms and accomptisb- mcnls of his lament that "bltior Imd cMi'lin'leil tho realization cf all bin and pledge to co-opera In wllli tlio now tmr ills administration. Governor Jonathan M. Davis today passed ovi-r tho reins ot state Ills siici'ossor.

Hen S. Paulen. "I came into tho goverMhlp, farmer. 1 am leaving tho ot- t'iro still a farmer." Governor Davis said In his valedictory address. "I have, battled as best I could for what I thought tbo- farmers workers were en-j tilled to.

I have not always metj with tho highest success I havo had hitter unreasoning opposlllon." Governor Davis commented only briefly on his alleged salo of a pardon, that "a groat newspaper recently iii search of prestige- nnd lias sought, to invade the sanctity ot my 1 Dei-bring the problems of las reduction, farm relief and con-, solld.ition ot government boards' could not. bo solved by partisan-' tho retiring executive 1 promised ills support of the new Rovernor in meeting these prob- lema. had, himself, opened tho way to a readjustment of tax burdens by increasing- the assess- ments of public utilities, hoped tlio fight would bo carried through tho courts to success. Among tho ofl liis two year term of office, Gov-i Dnvia numbered his ''de-' feat of assault upon the state' printing plant" by a veto. The reorganization, of tho American state bank ot Wichita with saving of i2.00fl.00i!; anil a beneficial administration of.

tho highway laws and the sol- dii-r compensation under the of tho board of arfmini- ratio ho snui. "have- boon so managed to attain hisher iiioi-o offidfiit of'ser- than oxlstea aso that "tha powers bo ratln-r tlian liiminifhcd ''I not abolish the court." ho said, "but it r.i-\,-:- 1-oV tho again. 1 for it is will h.iv". regard an -J on TXXM for.