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XXIX. PuliHcntlon Otflcn 117 Wiiiit Fourlli St. JOPIJN, MISSOURI, SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 18, PAGES. Fabllnhetl every niornlnc except Moiiclny, PRICE FIVE CENTS BARBEE FUNERAL PLANS WAlf WORD FROM A DAUGHTER Death of Widely Known Joplin Man, Former Democratic Political Leader, Came After Brief Illness. No funoral airau(ii--ineiils have been maUo for Gilbert former editor, pul)llahor aiul democratic political leader, of southwest Missouri, who cUcd at 10 o'clock yesterday morning In his apartments at the Keystone hotel.

Pcflnlto plans for Iho funeral will bo made. It was announced, as soon as word Is received from a daughter in New Ncxlco. Mr. Barbee, ii resident of Joplin more than halt a century, was often referred to as "the most widely known man in southwest Jlissourl." came to Joplin in 1873 from Newton county where he was born, near lUtchey, August 9. 1850.

He pngagcd in mining when he came liere niid was developing somo of the best paying mines in the district. I'ubUslictl Xlio Globe. 'I'hree years after the establishment of The Globe in 189G, Mr. Barbee purchased controlling interest in the publishing company and WHS president until early in 1311, when he retired from the newspaper after disposing of his stock. The pioneer citizen was for many years a leading figure in democratic ))ollllcs In jri.ssouri and more particularly In southwest Missouri.

He always attended state and national democratic conventions. He retired from politics "nd active business several years ago and linco then had divided his time between Joplin and southern cities, where he went because of his health. Barbee was philanthropic. He gave much to charity and it was through his efforts civic improvements were made. He was largely responsible for establishment of the Children's Home and it was due to a great extent to his Influence tliat the late Tom Connor erected the Connor hotel.

The Union station and other Institutions were brought about to a great extent through his lielp. He was one of the founders of the old Joplin Club in 1S8S. The organization later became the Commerce Club and then the Chamber of Commerce. Stricken Sixteen Days Ago. It was only sixteen days ago that Mr.

Barbee was stricken with his fatal illness. His physicians attributed his death a general brealc- Ing down of his physical condition. Keveral members of the Barbee family were at -his bedside when death came at 10:10 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Barbee was married in August.

1S74. to Miss Sue Henry of Sarcoxle. They were divorced several years ago and Mrs. Barbee now resides 916 West Seventh street. She was present at his death.

Children who survive are: Mrs. Pauline Elliott of Dexter, N. Mr.s. Jessie Brite, 618 Empire avenue; Oliver H. Barbee.

1731 Annie Baxter avenue; Boscoo Barbee. Dallas, and T. O. Barbee of Ritchey. Another son, Claude Barbee, died and was buried in Fairview cemetery.

Mr. Barbee will be buried there. 2 WHOSTRUCK MAN HELD Motorist Who Down Aged Man races Federal Chai-ge. St. Louis, Oct.

J. Barnes. 25, and Harry R. Murphy, both of Kansas City, who were arrested late Thursday night on a charge of having struck SIm Van aged real estate dealer of this city, with an automobile, were ordered held for the federal government today. No explanation for the request was made by Post Office Inspector Ward who asked that the two be held for the federal government, Barnen was charged, in two warrants today with felonious wounding and leaving the scene of an accident.

Slurphy, who at first gave his name as Murdock, and the two women jyhu were arrested with the men, were released on bond' today but Murphy was ordered re-arrested. The women are to appear as witnesses. BOTTLES FURNISH CWE TO "HOME BREW" PLANT St. Louis, Oct. unloading of broken bottles today led the poUce to one of the most complete "home brew" plants discovered in this city, when they traced the truck to tiie home of Clarence Bax, on the south side.

Seven hundred cases of hojne brew, BOO gallons of a "new batch," several electric motors and an electric bottle washing' machine were confiscated-by the police. Bax was not at home at the time of the raid, but surrendered later and asserted he had $1,000 invested in the "home brew" plant. DECLARE M'COY IS FAKING Alienists Say Ills "Insanity" Is All Moko-Bcllcvc. Los Angeles, Oct. McCoy, former pugilist, held under indictment for the murder of Mrs.

Theresa W. Mors, last August, is "malingering and feigning insanity." according to report made to the district attorney's office late today by two alienists who examined McCoy. Both medical men who examined the prisoner today. Doctors Paul Bowers and Victor Larkin, had examined him once before, shortly Vfter his arrest. At that time the alienists declared him sane, despite his playful operations Avlth cardboard and tissue paper.

This time, after watching McCoy write letters to "Theresa" and listening to him sing songs to "Theresa," the physicians expressed the unqualified opinion that It was all make-believe. JOPLIN MAN DEAD IN AUTO ACCIDENT H. MliANS DIES IN HOSWrAfj AKTER COLLLSlOiV ON CONCRETE ROAD. CartcrviUe, Oct. Means of Joplin, an employe of the Home Telephone Company, was fatally Injured at 6:30 o'clock tonight in a motor car collision near a railroad crossing two miles north of Carterville on tlie concrete road.

Sleans died in Jane China hospital at 8 o'clock and the body was taken to the Knell Undertaking establishment at Carthage. Means v.as about 35 years old and resided at 716 Range tine. He a wife. He died from injuries to his head, his attending physician said. The accident occurred when a car being driven south on the hlgliway by Means collided with another car, a Ford coupe.

The name of the driver of the coupe was not learned, the occup h.aving left the scene, abandoning their car, immediately after the mishap. Thrown From Car. Means was thrown out his car as it overturned in a ditch beside the highway. When found he was lying on the concrete, unconscious. He was taken to the hospital In an ambulance of the Webb City Undertaking Both motor cars were badly damaged.

There ajjiJeared to be a mystery tonight as to the whereabouts of the owner and driver of the abandoned coupe. No trace of the driver could be found by a large crowd that formed on the scene soon after the accident. A Missouri Pacific train was near the scene when the mishap occurred and members of the train crew said they saw two women in the car that collided with the Means car. They said Means was driving at high speed, apparently in an attempt to cross the railroad tracks ahead of the locomotive. MORE THAN HALF OF JOPLIN VOTERS HAVE REGISTERED Incomplete Reports From 19 Precincts Give Total of 5,795 Is the Last Day to Qualify.

Although registration was slow yesterday morning In eacli of the nineteen precincts, with loss than 3,000 namqs on the books at noon, the work became brisk during the afternoon and early last night, more persons qualifying themselves for participation In the November election during that period than in the day and one-half preceding. Reports from all precincts early last night, in most Instances one or two hours before closing, showed the total registration for the two days to be That figure is more than half of the city's voting strength. At the time many of the reports were given persons were coming to register faster tlian at any other time during the day'. Motor Cars Used. Both major political jjartles op- orated motor cars in each precinct for a time yesterday and both plan to have many more Cars in the field today.

At republican it was said that there would be 150 automobiles to carry persons wishing to register to the places of rejc- istratlon. Democrats made a similar statement. Headquarters of both parties showed more activity than over before during the campaign. The obtained from precincts last night are as follows: First. 3S5; Second, 320; Third, 278; Fourth, 274; Fifth, 206; Sixth, 209; Seventh, 425 Eighth, 112; Ninth, 396; Tenth, 257; Eleventh, 434; Twelfth, 407; Thirteenth, 292; Fpurteenth, 2 03; Fifteenth, 444; Sixteenth, 497; Seventeenth, 337: Eighteenth, 60; Nineteenth, 260.

Today is the last day that persons may qualify themselves to vote next month. Registrars will be at each precinct from 8 o'clock this morning until 9 o'clock tonight. LIQUOR HIGH IN INDIANA Antl-Votetcadcrs Got $2,000 Fluo and Prison Sentences, Chicago, Oct, n. men and women charged with violating the prohibition law In county, Indiana, were held to have "substituted for prohibition a system of license that protected them from conviction" by the United States circuit court of appeals here today when their case came up. The defendants included Roswell Johnson, former mayor of Gary, and Louis Barnes, former sheriff In Lake county.

They had been sentenced to from ten days in jail to eighteen months In a federal penitentiary and fines of $2,000, and these sentences were confirmed by the court here today. $50,000 FOR BOY SCOUTS San Antonio Man Offers Donation to Build Armory. San Antonio. Oct. Alexander Joske, wealthy department store of San Antonio, today offered to donate $50,000 to San Antonio Boy Scouts for use in the construction of an armory.

Scout officials said the offer would be accepted. The gift is made as a memorial to the late Harold Joske, son of the donor. WOMAN IS EXONERATED Mrs. Candler Held Blameless In Death of Child Killed by Auto. Atlanta, Oct.

Asa G. Candler, estranged wife of the Coca Cola magnate today was exonerated by the Fulton county grand jury of blame In connection with the death of Mary Elizabeth Lunsford, 5 years old, who jWas killed by being run over by IMrs. Candler's automobile last week. Irish Boundary Bill Passes. Dublin, Oct.

bill providing for the creation of an Irish boundary commission passed by the senate today. The bill, identical with the measure already adopted by the British parliament and assented to by the crown, passed all its stages in the dall eirreann Wednesday. Disciples of Christ Compromise On Question of Sanctioning War "Cleveland, Oct. compromise resolution "dealing with war was adopted today by the international convention of the Disciples of Christ, after lengthy debate. The resolution, as adopted, differs considerably from the original text, which had included the clause, "that the church should not sanction war." This clause was omitted by the committee on tions in submitting the report to the convention.

After adoption of the resolution, an amendment offered by W. Grain, former adjutant of the chaplains' training school at Camp Taylor, Louisville, was accepted for submission to the committee on recommendations. The amendment asked "that the right of personal conscience in objecting to war be recognized." The compromise resolution follows: "Whereas, the Christian conscience of the world Is more and more coming to recognize that war is neither inevitable nor necessary; it is essential and Inherently a supreme violation of the teaching and spirit ot Jesus; that It Is the most colossal and ruinous social sin which afflicts mankind today; that to wage war again on a great scale with the ever Increasing destructlveness of its weapons would seriously threaten the existence of civilization; therefore, "Be it resolved, that we. Disciples of Christ, in international convention assembled, appeal to the government of the United States to co-operato whole-heartedly with other nations in every effort to outlaw war as a crime among tlie nations; that the church, as the body of Christ and the bearer of good news of fatherhood and brotherhood, should discourage war, and should follovy the more excellent way, and be it further, "Resolved, that we urge the United States government to co-operate freely with other nations in creating and strengthening such International agencies of justice as are needed to make possible the amicable settle- jnent of all disputes without resort- 'ing to war; that we urge the churches more effectively to teach the meaning of the gospel of Christ (Continued on -page "HOW'S fHE OIL, TEDDY?" T. Tells Crowd He Is "Clean as a Whistle." Friendship, N.

Oct. Theodore Roosevelt, re))ublic- an nominee for governor, today was asked for the first time on his campaign tour of the state the oil question. A young man in the audience at the rear of his train here shouted: "How's the oil, Teddy?" "Oil," retorted Colonel Roosevelt, "Clean as a whistle. The democratic senatar, Walsh, chairman of the committee, brought out the only report an honest man could bring out on It, that I was as clean as a whistle. I am honest and If you, old timer, in the back there, had l)oth- cred to read that report you would not have asked that question," SEEK BANDITS IN $75,000 ROBBERY QUINTET ESCAPES AFTER A QUICK HOLDUP OF JACKSON, BANK.

Springport, Oct. police and Jackson county officers were scouring secluded spots and guarding the roads in this vicinity tonlaht in the hope of picking up some trace of five bandits who this morning iicld up and rob))cd tliu State Savings bank of Springport, of approximately $75,000, in currency and bonds. The men escaped after four of them had entered the bank, locked four bank employes and four patrons in the vault, scooped up the bonds and money and raced back to the automobile where an accomplice was waiting across the street. August Krleger, 17 years old, sounded the alarm after the robbery and effected the release of those in the bank vault. NO PREDICTIONS ON ENGLISH ELECTIONS Impression Growing That Conservatives Again Will Have Strongest Personnel, By tho Associated PrcBH.

London, Oct. the parliamentary elections only twelve days aw.ny and the cninpalgn at Its hottest, nobody would venture today to predict the result, for It is generally acknowledged that anything may happen. The government party still professes complete confidence in the outcome of the balloting, but it w.as asserted that tho hearts of most of the labor candidates are less buoyant than when the campaign opened. Outside the ranks of labor, tew persons are to bo found who believe that labor will come back with a majority in the lower house, liibcrals Would SixMik. In fact, the impression la growing tliat, as in the last iiarllament, the conservatives again will have the strongest personnel.

Should that happen the government of Ramsax MacDonald, should It again come into power, would be quickly defeated by a combined vote of the conservatives and liberals and a conservative ministry would be formed. But it Is said the'liberal party will claim ii price for its electoral sacrifices In withdrawing candidates for the benefit of conservative constituents in the triangular fights, and that this price will be tho inclusion of some liberal ministers in a government which would thereby a coalition ministry. CAR CRASH TOLL TO TWO Second Michigan University Student Dies at Hospital. Benton, Harbor, Oct, Tho death toll In today's automobllo crash in which a party of University of Michigan students, on their way to Urbana, collided hea'd-on with another car was Increased to two later toda.v when Miller, freshman, whose home Is in Buffalo, N. died at a hospital.

The other victim was E(iward C. McGrath, 24 years old, of Marlon, Ohio. Israel Saretsky, of this city, another of the university party, remains unconscious but physicians hold out hope for his recovery. SUsslonary Work to Bo Enlarged. Alma, Oct.

of its missionary work In China and India was decided upon today at tho meeting of the western district of the Missouri Synod of tho Lutheran church here today, following an address by Rev. Freerick director of foreign missions of the synod. It was proposed to call at least twelve students of the Concordia seminary in St. Louis to the China mission fields within the next year. Win Entertain G.

A. R. Members of the local camp of the G. A. R.

win be entertained at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at Red Cross hail by the Sons of Veterans and Its auxiliary, George D. H. Murphy, division organizer of the veterans' organization, announced yesterday. ARMEDOUARDSTO BE STATIONED AT Armored Cars and Riot Guns Also Will Be Used in Effort to Stop Depredations of Robbers. Kansas City, Oct.

17. Armed guards under the direction of the local police department will be stationed at all suburban banks of Kansas City, it was announced tonight. The banks will bear the expense of maintaining the guards. agreed upon by the police commissioners and a committee representing tho banks, also call for putting into commission armored cars for transporting bank funds and payrolls. WcaiK)ns to Bo Distributed.

Riot guns vvill be kept In tho banks and these weapons also will bo distributed in the neighborhood of each institution for use In case of a holdup. Several of the banks are ln.stalllng steel cages with bullet-proof glass. "The banks are tliorouglily aroused and will do everytlilng in er to stamp out banditry," said a statement Issued by tlie committee. Following a recent series of depredations on outlying banks here, insurance companies intimated they might refuse to undenvrlte suburl)an banks. KANSAS CITY WOMAN HEADS STATE U.

D. C. Jefferson City, Oct. Hugh of Kansas City, was elected state iiresident of the United Daughters ot the here tonight at the closing session of tlie annual two-day convention the organization. Jlrs.

Jack Hobbs, this city, was elected vice president. Other officers named were Mrs. W. F. Yates of Richmond recording secretary; Mrs.

D. D. Denham of Kansas City, corresponding secretary; Virginia Garrett of Slater, treasurer; Mrs. John O. Hope of St.

Louis, registrar; Mrs. Jesse T. ot Blackwater, confederate veteran and press JMrs. McElwee of Chilhowce, second vice president; Mrs. W.

B. Otaanon ot St. Louis, third vice president; Mrs. Myers of St. Louis, historian, and Mrs.

W. H. Bi-adford, jSIonett, chaplain. About 200 members ot the organization attended the convention. SUIT TO TEST VALIDITY OF NEW ELECTION LAW Clayton, Oct.

suit to tctit the of the new election and registration law ot St. Louis county was filed In circuit court hero today by Julius Schoencnbein of Wellston, a deputy sheriff, who, through this action, wants to determine whether the election board cannot be compelled to register him as a qualified voter, inasmuch HH he was ill during the regular days of registration. The election commissioners recently ruled that there was no provision in the registration law permitting those who were sick or ab- from the country during the regular registration days, to bo rog- istored later. Attorney General Barrett recently sustained tho election board on the ruling. The registration law was passed by the st.ate legislature in 1923.

COOLIDGE SATISFIED WITH CAMPAIGN EXPENSE REPORT Washington, Oct. Coolldge today expressed satisfaction witii the report of tho roimbllcan national committee, as submitted by its officials to tho Borah committee at Chicago on campaign expenditures, which, lie sjild, showed that tho campaign so far had been conducted with care and with regard for the law. Mr. Coolldge believes the report of the committee reveals that the outlined in his speech of acceptance, on running the campaign on a budget system and entirely in accordance with the funds available, have been carried out. He also feels the report shows expenditures of the campaign thus far have been properly made.

DARROW AWMALONEIO SPEAK FOR LA FOLLETTE Chicago, Oct, Darrow, well-known Chicago lawyer, and Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port of New York under President Wilson, will go on a speaking tour In behalf of Robert M. La Follette, Independent presidential candidate, David Niles, national director of the speakers' bureau ut La Follette headquarters announced tonight. 'Slush Fund' Charge Denied By G. O. P.

National Chief Butler Says G. 0. P. Hopes to Obtain $3,000,000 for Campaign Expenses, but Contends That Will Be a "Modest" Brings Out That New York Was Assessed $1,000,000, Pennsylvania $600,000, While $300,000 Was Asked of Illinois. FOOTBALLDISPUTE ONE DEAD, ANOTHER SERIOUS- DY WOUNDED AITER HIGH SCHOOIi GAME.

Georgetown, Oct. 17. Trouble arising over a football game between the Georgetown and Glddlns high school team this afternoon resulted in the fatal shooting of Charles Fields of GIddins and tho serious wounding of John Fields, brother of the slain man and coach of the Glddlns eleven. A. Townslcy, said to be a special officer, was falicn into cilstody.

Tho shobtlng occurred In tho just outside the park where the game was pl.aycd. Trouble between Townsley and John Fields was said to h.i.ve started during tho progress ot the game. The arguments were resumed after the game when tbe men left the playing field. Outside the park, Charles Fields joined In, taking the part of his brother. After heated words had passed between tlie three men, the shooting took place.

Tho street was crowded with football fans at the time, but no one else was Injured. Uy the Associated Press. Chicago, Oct. M. Butler, chairman of the republican national committee.

Informed the special campaign investigating cotn- niltteo of the senate today that it Is the "hope" and "expectation" of his organization to raise a total of $3,000,000 tor tho national campaign, presidential, senatorial and congressional. At tho sume time, Mr. Butler denied charges of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Independent presidential candidate, that this committee would mobilize a large mass of funds In certain states during tho last weeks ot the campaign. His denial was in reply to questions by Senator Shipstead, farmer-labor, ot Minnesota.

"We have no such intention and have no such preparations," Mr. Butler said. "We have no ability to do It. We have no funds tor purposes of that kind. 'J'liere is no Intention of doing anything ot the sort.

1 want very much to conduct this campaign In such a way that when I get through It will be something to be proud of." First ICstlniuto Under a gruelling cross-examination by Senator Car.away, democrat, Arkansas, regarding the budget plans ot his committee, Mr. Butler testified that originally he had estimated $2,500,000 as the amount that would be required for the national presidential campaign. This sum wag Increased by $500,000 later, he added, after it had been decided to take care of the senatorial and congregational campaigns as well. Calling attention that evidence before the committee was that tlie re- imblican organiz.itloii a'lready had collected approximately $1,700,000, Senator Caraway asked if it was expected to collect an additional $1,300,000. "Yes," Mr.

Butler "What are your plans for collecting It?" asked tho senator. "Nothing, except the solicitations which are going on all over the counti-y among our friends, for funds," was the reply. "There is no special plan." Hodges Chief Collector. Pressed by the Arkansas senator, Mr. Butlor said the collection of funds was under the direction of the national treasurer, William V.

Hodges. "1 have talked with the treasurer, and 1 know what the general plan la," Mr. Butler added. "Would you mind telling us what that general plan is?" pursued Senator Caraway. "Why tho plan is to bo in communication with our friends all over the country," Mr.

Butler replied; "tor them to send In their subscriptions, that is all. We have had cominittees aiipointed in various places for that purpose, I presume." Senator Caraway developed that tho national committee had as- ncaaca New York state for $1,000,000 of the proposed $3,000,000 campaign fund. I'cnnsylvanla was assessed $600,000 and Illinois $300,000, so that. Senator Caraway said, three states were to raise two-thirds ot thfj total. Ho added that on the same proportion of assessment among the other states the committee would have raised something like $1,000,000,000, but JMr.

Butler took exception to that conclusion. Walsh Duo Today. Before adjourning to await the arrival here, probably tomorrow, of Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City, to present Senator La Follette's charges of a republican "slush fund" for doubtful states, the committee questioned George Barr Baker, regarding the $437,000 expended by the republican publicity bureaus. Mr.

Baker testified that among largo items of expenses was that of furnishing jjlates and matrixes to newspiniiers and printed by them without cost to the national committee. Some of these were editorials, somo from the National Republican, others from newspapers, and some prepared in republican headquarters. "What would bo tho substance of the matter various plates?" asked Senator Bayard, democrat, Delaware. "Well, It would depend on the moment," Baker replied. La Follette was part it." "How much did that cost?" demanded Senator Shipstead.

"It did not cost anything to 'debunk' La Follette," Baker shot back. "But it took a lot to tell the public about it," he added. "Did you have any luck?" Inquired Senator Caraway. Will Know After Election. "We will tell yon about that on the fourth day ot next November." Baker returned.

"I would like to know by what Austin, Oct. 17. Alvin Townsley, deputy city marshal of Georgetown. lioKl in connection with the fatal shooting ot State Representative Charles W. Fields at Georgetown at a game this afternoon was brought to Austin early tonight by Georgetown officers and lodged In tho Trnvls county jail.

The removal ot Townsley to Austin was taken as a precautionary measure. It was said. John Fields, brother of the slain man, and wounded In the shooting. Is mayor ot Glddlns. Representative Fields' son was a player of Giddlngs' team.

GARDNER NAMED TO HEAD ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION Chicago, Oct. S. Gardner of St. Louis and New York, president of the Gardner Advertising Company, was elected president of the American As.soclatlon ot Advertising Agencies for 1 9 25 at the conclusion ot its convention here today. Ro.v S.

Durstine ot New Y'ork, was elected vice president; R. S. Simpers of Philadelphia, was elected secretary and H. K. McCann of New York was elected treasurer.

A resolution was passed favoring a code of standards as fundamen'lal to tho best Interests of tho public, l)UbIishers, advertlHor and agency. PLAN IMPROVEMENT FOR HOME FOR AGED St. Louis, Oct. Missouri state brancli of the King's Daughters decided In its closing session hero today to raise at least $10,000 for tho improvement of tho organization's home for women at Mexico, Mo. This home was built in 1905, and tho average ago ot its Inmates is 80 years, It was brought out at tho meeting.

Five new members ot the home board wero elected as follows. Mrs. W. E. Edwards og Columbia; Mrs.

Frederick and Mrs. W. W. Williams of Mexico, Mrs. T.

Arthur McCully, Moborly, and Mrs. W. C. Willetts of Kansas City. THE WEATHER FORECAST.

Missouri: Generally fair Sat- urday; continued warm; Sun- day unsettled, cooler north portion. Kansas: Partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled Saturday and Sunday; cooler Sunday. Iri northwest portion Saturday. Oklahoma: Saturday increos- Ing cloudljiosa; Sunday unset- tied. Arkansas: Saturday fair; Sunday partly cloudy.

DEMOCRATS SAY G. 0. P. IS USING 1 FALSEPROPAGANDA Intimidation, Coercion and Use of Large Sums of Money Are Charged in Committee Statement. Washington, Oct, democratic national committee declared in a statement today that "intimidation, coercion, false propaganda and large sums of republic- devices for carrying are being used in all parts of the country, according to reports reaching Washington." "Various brolicrago concerns in Wall street and elsewhere," said the statement, "have been sending out letters purporting to give information about the stock market, but really intended as propaganda for Coolldge.

"Officials ot tho Internal revenue bureau have been found to be Including with receipts and letters to income taxpayers statements crediting tho recent reduction of taxes to Secretary Mellon, who, with President Coolldge, actually opposed the decrease that was made. "From Indianapolis comes the charge that negro letter ca.rriers are being warned that it they don't promise to vote for Coolldge and Dawes they will loss their positions." CONGRESSMAN HITS VETERANS' BUREAU Solon Charges "Delay, Passing the Buck and Inattention" la Letter fo Director. Defiance, Oct. a letter addressed to Frank T. Hines, director ot the United States veterans' bureau, Congressman C.

J. Thompson, repub lean, ot Ohio, to- d.ay charged the bureau with "delay, passing the buck and Inattention In the ca.ses of former service men deserving rehabilitation." The congressman said he was prompted to write the letter by the recent address of Director Hlnes before a Red Cross convention in Waslvington, where the director declared every deserving ex-soldier is receiving adequate care. "Jlunclreds of cases have come to nry Congressman Thompson wrote the director, "and a very small percentage of them has been satisfactory." TO DEFLATE ZR-S TODAY (Continued on Valves Wll! Be Opened and Gas to Winds. Lakehui-st, N. Oct.

17. The great quantity of, hydrogen gas which carried the big dirigible ZK-3 s.afely to her new home from Germany will be freed to the winds to- morrow. Tho task of emptying the bag -wlH bo simple. Safety valves along the surface of the ship will be tripped simultaneously and the gaa pernilt- ted to escape through tho top of the airdrome. A limited supply of helium on hand will be put into the ZR-3 to reduce the strain on the as it rests In its bertli.

TEACHER SLAIN WITH AX Rejected Suitor of Michigan Woman Is Sought. Grand. Rapids, Oct. 17. With the death tonight of Miss Molly Fleming, 23-year-old school teacher of Conklln, who was attacked with an ax In a woodshed in the rear ot her today, police have redoubled their efforts to locate Egbert "Happy" Dyke, an alleged rejected suitor, who is wanted in connection with the slaying.

Dyke Is said to have been seen In the vicinity at the time of the attack. His car was found tonight abandoned at a cemetery near Marne. 15,000 MEN ARE EXPECTED AT METHODIST MEETING Kansas City, Oct. thousand men from six states are expected to attend the Methodist meti's convention here day and Thursday, it was announced tonight. A preliminary conference, a meeting of members of the area council, will be held Tuesday.

The area convention is the first of Its kind, it said, and will be presided over by Bishop Ernest L. Waldorf, Bishop Waldorf's area Includes Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Drug Manufacturer Dies. Philadelphia. Oct, 17.

Howard B. French, 7(5, widely known drug manufacturer, died suddenly last night of heart trouble at hla Radnor, a suburb,.