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TB EMOC TELErHOVES Sea Editorial Weather Indication AND LEADER Unsettled Tonight; Warmer. SPECIAL WIRE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS SIXTV-SIXTH YEAR No. 81. DAVENPORT, IOWA, THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 13, 1921. SIXTEEN PACES.

PRICE FIVE CENTS. nn re wmmmmmm SORT RA3 Julio uJ IJiLnJ mi MAJORITY AUGURATED GOVERNOR Kendall Asks Scientific Conductof State's Business in His Inaugural Address Police Grill Brother of Ax Victim; Still Follow Mafia Lead OF IOWA; STATE HOUSE IS A GAY PLACE TODAY POINT IS GAINED BY THE MAYOR Daniel O'Callaghan Appears Before Committee of 100. which unavoidably accompanied such disorder." Exempt Poor Man's House of Tax. Governor Kendall further re Will of Slain Man May Im plicate Relatives in Brutal Killing. Chamber Picked with Spectators to Witness Ceremonies.

American Is Shot in Back by Jap Guard Thoro Investigation to Be Made of 'Affair at Vladivostok. Washington, Jan. 13. Lieutenant W. H.

Langdon of the American cruiser Albany, was shot by a Japanese sentry at Vladivostok when ne tailed to understand or heed a command to halt, said an official inCident day by the Japanese embassy from government. Lieutenant Langdon, the message said, had drawn a revolver after the sentry had pulled back a hood that covered his face in an effort to determine whether he was a Russian ot an American. Long-don did not fire until after the sentry had shot him as he turned to walk away. Another message to the embassy said the Japanese government and people were greatly concerned over the incident and that both the minister of war at Tokio and the Japanese commandant at Vladivostok had expressed regret to the com manoer ot im. ahuj.

oi Lieutenant Langdon was chief engineer. The message as to the shooting, as received and made public by the Japanese embassy, said: "The Japanese Sentry stationed in front of the Japanese staff head quarters at half-past 4 o'clock in the Hmoniing saw at man -approaenmg who was using a flashlight, casting its rays upon the front of the staff; building; He stopped the man and demanded to Know lr ne was kus-sian of; American. Not under WOMAN ENTERS MYSTERYj "Maybe Some One Wanted His Says Man Who Inherits Half. I While two Rock Island detectives are continuing to follow the hand theory in the brutal murder of Filadelphio Toaoro, found slain Monday night in his rooms the victim of an ax-man. Chief Cox and other officers are working on two new leads the possibility that To-doro's brother to whom is left half of the estate ot the deceased, may be implicated and that the slaying may possibly have been prompted thru Jealousy.

The element of the woman ed the case yesterday afternoon when officers discovered That To-doro had been associating with a woman well known tn Rock Island, and that others of his race had also been seen in her society. The name of the woman was not given out by police and will not be until arrests havA hpen md. nnvl viding sufficient evidence can be! obtained to warrant such action. o4u Brother Arrives, A new complication arose with; the arrival of Antonio. Todoro of New York city, a brother of the.

slain man. The will of the victim! of the ax-man makes Antonio and one ot her brother equal sharers of the Filadelphio Todoro's estate which- set8. Questioned briefly this morning, the brother failed to place much th.n,. tk.f rMiji OF PEOPLE in CITIES Urban Population of the United States Is 54,318,032. 51,390,739 IN COUNTRY Rural Population in Iowa Nearly Double That of Cities.

Washington, Jan. 13. The urban population of the United States, or people living in places of 2,500 or more. Is 54,318.03:. or 51.4 Pr cent of the country's total population, and tbe number of people living In rural territory is 51.390,733, the tensus bureau announced today.

In 1910 urban population represented 45.8 per cent The urban population of Iowa is and the rural 1.52S.528. The urban and rural population of the larger states and states in the central district follow: California 2.331,729, and 1,095,132. Illinois 4.405,678. and 2,079,602. Indiana 1,482.855 and 1,447,533.

Kansas 617,964, and 145U93. Minnesota 1,051,593, and Missouri US6.903, and 1,817.152. Nebraska 405.306, and S91.066. New York 8.5S9.S44, and Ohio 3,677.136, and 2.082,258. Pennsylvania 5,607.815, and South Dakota 101,872, and Texas 1.612,689, Wisconsin U44.568, and MORATORIUM FOR CUBA TO BE KEPT UP Havana.

Cuba. Jan. 13. Continuation of the moratorium in Cuba or. a modified" basis for four months would be authorized under th.j terms of ar-till adopted by the senate here last night.

The measure has the sanction of President Mea- "tcal and is reported to be acceptable to Major General Enoch Crow- der. who Is expected to take up Cuba's financial problems as soon as lie has succeeded in straightening out the tangle resulting from th-j recent president elections. The bill now goes to the house for consideration. WANDERER IS. TO FACE SECOND TRIAL FOR LIFE Chicago, Jan.

13. Carl Wan derer was lodged In the Cook coun ty jail again today. The former army ueutenani was orougui uum the Joliet penitentiary, where he is serving a term of 25 years imposed for the murder of his wife, to face trial on charges of murdering "the ragged stranger" who was killed with Mrs. Wanderer in a fake holdup. Wanderer attorneys have announced that they will resist forts to try him for the killing of the derelict whim he is charged with having enticed into the tragic drama as a shield for his own murderous intent.

They will base this move upon an argument that when their client was sent to Joltet the prosecuting officials lost Jurisdic-' tion for him. Wanderer asked to be quartered in Jail cell 311 which he occupied for many months while awaiting his first trial. He appeared physically fit and proudly directed the phto by the Would Raue the Emer standing; the reply made by Lang- g0 far a3 the brother knew his rel-don. the sentry sought to pull back ative had no enemies and he ad- oa hhtnow mi. vanced Jealousy as a possible mo- tive for the crime.

Police, how ever, are not, satisfied with the short spssion this moraine and the murdered man's closest relative "enormous importations of Cana-will be given a grilling in the in-; dian wheat," Senator McCumber, i i i. 4-1 qunuucw cuaumer at iue nouii Island station late today tauuu wie louaj. Open Deposit BOX. Des Moines, Jan. 13.

It la Incumbent upon us to answer the Imperative demand for a scientific sys-tematization of the business of the state, for a reduction in the number of thoae managing its activities, and for a curtailment of the expenses incident to its operation, declared Governor N. E. Kendall in big inaugural-address delivered- at the state bouseSiere this afternoon before a throng of legislators, state officials' and visitors. Governor Kendall, while stating that he would leave specific proposals for legislation for a later speech, nevertheless made a number of suggestions, directed to the members of the general assembly, regarding what he considered the most important matters for their deliberation this winter. Urging "the most rigid economy in all ex penditures of every the-1 governor exhorted the legislators to make a complete analysis of the working of all state departments, and outlined a plan for the system-atization and consolidation of a number of existing bureaus and departments, because of the pres--ent "duplication of powers, confusion of authority, and the waste GIVE UP HOPE FOR RECOVERY OF EX-KAISERIN of the Former Empress Such She May Die at Any Time.

Doom, Holland, Jan. 13. For- fmer Emperor William of Germany, and others at the houe of Doom are convinced that the death of former Empress Augusta Victoria is a matter of only a and are resigned to the inevita-l ble. Dr. Hoehner, the physician attending the former empress, said today that her condition was such that she might linger Indefinitely, altho it was becoming increasingly serious.

Every detail tfor her funeral has already been worked out A Doom florist has been ordered to keep constantly a stock of flowers, on hand, and one of the employes of the estate has been given a list containing the names of friends to whom telegrams are to be sent when the end comes. Former Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm arrived here today from Wieringen. He was unable to come ouring the Christmas holidays because the island was ice bound. DIRECT MARKET FOR THE FARMERS IS BEING SOUGHT Washington, Jan. 13.

Plans forj extension of direct trading between farmers and city consumers will be considered at the annual congress of the ail-American farmer-labor cooperative commission to convene at Cleveland on Feb. 10, it was announced today at the headquarters of the commission here. U.S. WILL LOAN GREECE MONEY Athens, Jan. 13.

It was announc-ed here today that the United States government had consented to advance to the Greek government $32,000,000 already promised Greece when M. Venizelos was premier, but upon the condition that the money be expended In America for non-war material. Haskin Handles Hard Ones Any reader can get tne answer onv mipstion by writing Frede-! ric J. Hafckin, Director, the Davenport Democrat and Leader Information Bureau, Washington, D. This offer applies strictly to information.

The bureau caqnot give advice on legal, medical, "or financial matters. It does (not attempt domestic troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive research on any subject. Ask anything that Is a matter of fact and the authority will bo; quoted you. Write your question plainly and briefly. Give full name and ad-drr-Hfl.

and' enclose two cents in stamps for return postage. All replies arq sent direct to tne' Inquirer. The police program for this aft-fbuBnel on wheat t0 Be included in ernoon was to open the slain man's the Fordney emergency tariff bill safety deposit box at 2 clock, in lnstead of the duty of 30 cents car-hopes of Sliding additional evi-ried by the nieasure as it passed IOWA GOVERNOR INSTALLED INTO OFFICE TODAY "NATHANIEL KENDALL. mayaskfiftT cent tariff on IJMrii I I 111 rllK I A lllt-n I I 111 I VII I Duty on gency Bill. Washington, Jan, To stop North Dakota, an- nounced today that ne would asK tariff nt rentM a the house.

The senator's announcement was made at hearings on the Fordney measure before the senate finance committee. He charged that American markets, had been glutted by the Canadian wheat, and said that jas there remained more than 000,000 bushels of Canadian wheat for export, he feared ruin of the 1 American wheat farmer, considering the difference tn the exchange i rate between the two countries. I Senator McCumber said he did jnot believe "an import duty of 50 cents a bushel would Increase the of a loaf of bread one lota." STATE CLOSED IN MURRY CASE IN 45 MINUTES Maquoketa Man Takes the Stand in His Own Behalf. Newport, Jan. 13.

(Special) After three witnesses had testified for the prosecution the commonwealth rented its case 45 minutes after court opened this morning in the case of Justus B. Murray, on trial for the murder of Howard Phillips, former business associate. The principals are from Maquoketa, Iowa. A Jury in the case was obtained late yesterday. Murray himself took the stand today.

George R. Fenton. chauffeur ot the automobile in which Murray, rode to Newport described how 1 Tit. 1 1 1 Murray rhiuq I uui'I-m. rcumu drove Murray to the boarding house where Mrs.

Murray was liv ing and in front of which house Murray ktlled Phillips when he found his wife In, his company. Fifty witnesses wlllibe called by the defense, and the reading of Murray depositions is expected to occupy most of iwxt week, Murray and rniuip rormeny r. commended that if any property, be exempted from taxation it be that of the modest householder, anxious to own his own home; and! asser.ed that "our laws governing! the levy and collection of taxes are archaic and They! ought to be rewritten and modern-! Declaring that "our State has become-' a rendezvous for every-crooked exploiter in the Missis-1 sippi the governor urged i that "the present law governing corporations organized for pecuni-f ary profit should be visited with drastic amendments." Farm Tenancy Problem. Governor KenHall recommended an investigation of the farm tenancy problem, and the enactment of legislation necessary to permit the; rarmers of the state to form credit associations of their own; asserted that the principle of the state-wide primary should not be surrendered, out mat tne law should be so Continued on Pans Two.l COLLAPSE OF AUSTRIA IS LOOKED FOR Believed to Be Only Ques-tion of Weeks, Perhaps Days. Paris.

Jan. 13. (By the Associated Press.) The complete political Austria- within a month is expected in off ipial Austrian circles here. "It is no longer a 'question of months," said Baron Eichoff, the Austrian minister to France, today. "It is only a question of weeks, perhaps days." Altho the French government has received no official confirmation of the report a recent Berlin dispatch to theVLondon Times that the Austrian government had found itself "no longer in a position to continue" and that it had declared its intention to retire Jan.

15, and place the administration of the country in the hands of the reparations commission, the foreign office indicated today that it would occasion no surprise there if it were to develop that Austria fwas unable to meet her obligations. France has for some time had official knowledge of the critical financial situation in Austria, the financial expert sent to Vienna having declared that Austria was unable to continue under the present financial arrangements. The foreign office indicated France was willing to do her share toward the rehabilitation of Austria's finances. Vienna, Jan. 12.

Tension over the existing economic and political situation in the Austrian republic seems to be increasing. Doors of the big hotels in A'ienna are shut-Continued on Page Five. PALMER APPEALS AGAINST DECISION HITTING LEVER ACT Washington, Jan. 12. Attorney General Palmer has ordered an appeal to be taken to the United States circuit court of appeals for the eighth district from a.

decision of Federal Judge Van Valkenburgh of Kansas City restraining the enforcement by criminal proceedings under the Lever act of an order of the secretary of agriculture against increased commission rates for the selling and handling of livestock at Kansas City. NAVAL BASE AT GREAT LAKES IS TO REMAIN Department Regards It as the Second Most Important Post. Washington, Jan. that the Great Lakes naval training station was be abandoned were denied today by Rear Admiral Washington, chief of the bureau of navigation. Admiral Washington (ta id that next to the great fleet base at Hampton Roads, the Great Lakes station was regarded as the most important the navy hus- the hood which was drawn over his: face to inspect him.

"The officer resisted and drew a revolver, whereupon the sentry stepped back a couple of paces and presented his bayonet. The officer turned to proceed on his way. The sentry called to him in Jap- anese to "stop and when the order i was disregarded ne nrea. langdon turned upon the sentry and fired twice" at him with his revolver and then collapsed." -The sentry has bean arrested, another message to th embassy said, and ordered before a court-martial which is charged to develop all of the facts upon which the government may proceed further in the case. Tokio.

Jan. IK The Japanese of ficial report of the fatal shooting of Continued on Pane Flve.l SNOW STORM IN THE SOUTH Hannibal, Jan. 13. A snow, which the local weather bureau pre- i i REIGN OF MURDER IN ERIN Killing of Lord Mayor MacCurtain Started Trouble. Washington, Jan.

13. Donal lord mayor of corn, who came to America as a stow- away without a passport and whose 1 presence in the country has caused a controversy uetween the state and labor departments, accomplished today the announced purpose of his mission to the United States. He appeared before the commission of the committee of 100 in-restigating the Irish question and gave his story of conditions in bis native land. Before a crowd which jammed the hotel bail room where the com-, mission resumed Us inquiry, the lord mayor declared that the killing of the late Lord Mayor Mac-Curtain of Cork, and other Irish leaders in March, 1920, marked the beginning of "a reign of murder" in Ireland, which had rendered life aid property "entirely insecure." The witness gave his age as 29 and told the commission that he had been elected lord mayor by the corporation council of Cork to fill out the unexpired term of the late Lord Mayor MacSwiney, who starved himseU-to deatfc-m- prison, London. SAILORS RESCUED FROM THE SINKING SHIP JUST IN TIME New York, Jan 13.

The Norwegian steamship Ontaneda, previously reported in a sinking condition 1,020 miles east of Halifax, has been abandoned and her crew taken aboard the steamship Fanad Head. When last seen the Ontaneda- was standing on her beam end and rapidly sinking, a message "said. The Fanad Head went to the scene in response to repeated SOS calls, arriving Just in time to effect the rescue of the men on board. Previous reports stated thattba captain of the Ontaneda and six of his men were badly injured, the cab-tain having suffered several broken ribs when the ship was tossed about by the storm. DENIAL BY THE BISHOP OF CORK Rep ort Bernstorff Inter ceded for His Appoint ment Contradicted.

London, Jan. 13. Reports that Count Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, has Interceded in support of the appointment of the Most Rev. Daniel Cohalan as bishop of Cork In 1916, which were reproduced in thq White Paper relative to German-Irish activities issued last Saturday by tHe British government, are denied bp Bishop Cohalan. The1 bishop, who became head of the Cork diocese on Aug.

29, 1916, has written a letter to the London Times stating -that he heard the report in 1912, and wrote to Pope Benedict regarding it. He gives the text of the reply from the Vatican, which he says now is given to the press for the first time. It was dated Nov. 29, 1917, and read: "The holy father, who surrounds you with his benevolence, charges me fo reassure, you and to persurtda youto disregard all such pres3 statements as wholly unfounded." The letter was signed by Cardinal Gasparri papal secretary of state. ACQUIT OFFICER OF STUDENTS MURDER Jefferson, Jan.

13, -Matthew Lynaugh, Madison ponce officer who shot and killed Carl Jan-dorf, state unlvprslty sophomore last May, was- found not guilty by a Jury in Judge Grimm's court here tOdHV. Lynaugh was accused of murder in connection with the shooting, which was the outcome of a students' night revel. 1 The dury was out ten hours and 57 minutes. i RIG RECEPTION TONIGHT i i i Adjutant General Lasher to Introduce Visitors to Governor. Des Moines, Jan.

13. (Special) The state house is a gay placa today. Inaugural ceremonies have the limelight, and many visitors from over the state are- in Des Moines for tbe inaugural events. From 1 p. m.

until midnight, the state capitol will be alive with festivities. A band concert waa given from 1 to 2 p. m. today by Argonne Post band in thehouse. Joint Session at 2 O'clock.

At 2 tVin 4nlnf anDnIM jf uD jwim ocaoiuu ml senators and representatives waa called to order by Lieutenant Gov-' etrnnr P. Unm-a 7 wuvtv, BUU UiB ei jnor's party, including Governor Harding and his staff; Governor-elect Kendail; Lieutenant-Gover-jnor-elect Hammill, aftd a commit-isftee of six senators and six representatives entered the chamber. -I When the oath of office had tieen administered by Chief Justice W. D. Evans, to Governor Kendall and Lieutenant-Governor Hammill, the new governor delivered, his Inaug-iural address.

Vacant seats ami balconies were packed with speeta- ui a. music by local bandeio8ed the afternoon nroeram fi Governor's Reception This Evening The governor's reception and in- nilPllrnl hall even- ie and isitors rom out of town will have their first opportunity of liieeuug me new state officials who will be out in their best bibs and tuckers. v. Many new legislators and their wives will be introduced to fellow-Iowans tonight The reception will begin at 8 p. the receiving line to be stationed in the large reception room of the governor's suite.

Visitors will be introduced by Adjt. Gen. Louis Lasher. In thereceiv. ing line will be Governor and Mrs.

Kendall; Ex-Governor and Mrs. W. L'. Harding; Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. John Hammill; Speaker and Mrs.

Arch McFarlane; Secretary and Mrs. Walter Ramsey; Auditor and Mrs. Glenn Haynes; Treasurer and Mrs. W. J.

Bur-bank; Chief Justice William B. Evans; Judges Thomas S. Stevens, Byron W. Preston, Silas M. Weav-er, Lawrenc DeGraff, F.

F. Favllle, and Thomas Arthur; Attorney General and Mrs. Ben Gibson, Dwight N. Lewis, Mrr and Mrs. Charles Webster and Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Woodruff, railroad commissioners. Legisative Ladies' Reception. Another courtesy of the opening legislative week will be the reception which the Legislative Ladies' league will give at the state house. Wives of new legislators will be the honored guests.

About 125 women will attend. Officers of the league are Mrs. George Cosson, Mrs. Addison 'Parker, first vice-president; Mrs. B.

W. Newbery, second vice-president; Mrs. A. F. Van Alstine, recording secretary; Mrs.

L. J. Neff, corres-pendlng secretary and Mrs. H. L.

Adams, treasurer. The inaugural committee comprises Senators Addison Parker, P. C. Holdoegel, John R. Price, John E.

Wlchman, J. L. Brookhart, T. C. Cessna and Reps.

A. O. Hauge, J. B. Wreaver, II.

S. Berry. E. P. Healy, A.

A. Westervelt and L. S. Bern. Henderson' Appointment Confirmed.

Des Moines, Jan. 13. Appointment of M. V. Henderson as state bank commissioner, recommended by Governor W.

L. Harding was confirmed by the state senate today. Tbe senate failed to confirm the appointment of B. F. Ketchara as a memoer oi iue siaie uuoru ui education.

Davenport Lady Considered. It is known that Mr. Kendall has been considering appointment or one or two women either on the l. A. Vl fli (H 1 1 uuaiu yi I.VU i vi vw.iu wi cation.

Namfs mentioned In that connection have been Miss Anna F. Lawtherof Dubuque and Mrs. W. 11. Snyder, of Davenport.

Henderson waS said to have befii supported by banktxt interests for banking eommlsKlonpr. Routine matters occupied the brief morning session of thehoiue. Both branches will adjourn aftrr dieted would continue 24 to 36 ton arrive here by rail late today hours, began falling at 9, o'clock from Matt Ice, they will be wel-this morning. It was the heaviest comed at the railroad station by snow-fall of the season here. Ris- controller Maguire, on behalf of the ing temperature was forecast.

Cjty and a delegation from the Aero Pine Bluff, Jan. 13. Rain, culf. of Canada. The program of freezing as it fell, weighted trees entertainment simply calls for an and wires down with icicles here informal reception at the Aero club this morning, causing many broken! headquarters, the banquet having wires and seriously interfering with been called off on account of the telephone, light, and street car aitercation between Hinton and Continued Paae AEROCLUBOF GREET AIRMEN Oronto, Jan.

13 When the three American balloonists Lieutenants Kloor, Farrell and Hln Farrell at Mattlce. There was no disposition on the part of the club to pass Judgment on the Mattlce incident, but it was deemed advisable to avoid the possibility of an awkward situation. The airmen will be guests of the club until their departure, for their homes. They are expected to reach Rockaway on Friday. LEFT HUSBAND AND CHILDREN 19 YEARS AGO Efforts Being Made to Locate Mrs.

M. Machlan, Formerly of Davenport. Burlington. Jan. 13.

Police Of Burlington are searching hero for Mrs. Mary Machlan, who loft her husband and five children in Davenport, Ton a. 19 years ago. Police rerelved Information from the woman's daughter, Mrs. Bess Phillips of Muscatine, following which the search was Instituted here, but i to far without ronult.

CANADA WILL service. Cite Weamem TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. yester- yester- to rtar. day. day.

Noun 7 p.m. 7 a.m. Drybulb ....15 18 20 Wet bulb ....12 IB R. Humidity .51 05 Forecasts Till 7 P. M.

Friday. For Davenport, Rock Island, Mo-line, and vicinity: Unsettled weather tonight and Friday, probably snow; warmer tonight, with the lowest temperature 28 de grees. Iowa: Unsettled weather tonight and Friday, probably snow In east portion. Warmer in east portion tonight; somewhat colder In west and northcentral portions Friday. For Illinois: Snow In north, now or rain in south portion to night and Friday, warmer tonight ajid In southeast portion Friday.

Shippers' Forecast. shipments during the next 3(5 hours from temperatures as follows: North, 25 decrees; east, 2 degrees; south, 28 degrees; west, 25 degrees. River stage at Davenport, 5.1 feet; a rise of 1.3 feet In 24 hours. 1 jailer attention to nis snug mums shoes which he said he had made for himself at Joliet. ORIENTALS TO BE DEPORTED A Nation-Wide Round-Up Against Them to Be Launched Jan.

22. New York, Jan. 13. The cmci deporting agent at Kills Island announced a nution-wlde roundup of all oriental inollglblea will be 1 launched Jan 22. Mexican illegally In the country will be deported from border points.

lived In Buchanan county, Iowa, the inauunrai reri-monifs tnis an-ihAti- wIvp In Miintioketa. ernoon until next Tuesday aftr Iowa..