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FLAM JKe WeatKef Fair tonight and Thursday, not much change in temperature. Fresh southwest and west winds. "30,000 more by 1930'V FORTY-THIRD YEAR. THE PLAIN SPEAKER, HAZLETON, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 4, 1925. TWO CENTS A COPY INAUGURATE PRESIDENT COOLIDGE: JUSTICE TAFT ADMINISTERS OATH: BIG CROWDS WITNESS CEREMONY Neither Mother Gets Child: Kidnapping Case Dismissed: Society To Care For Boy TO.

HIGHLIGHTS OF COOLIDGE SPEECH Marked Contrast to What Happened Four Years Ago Dawes Sworn In As New Vice President Amplifier Carries Voice of Coolidge As He Makes Address. for prayer and then delivered his inaugural address. Every inch of the small Senate chamber was crowded. Only those with high official influence could obtain tickets to the gallery, where the fashionably dressed wives of government dignitaries predominated. Members of the House of Representatives crowded upon the floor so that there was hardly standing room.

Proclamation Read. Then the proclamation of the president convening the Senate in an extra session to confirm his cabinet changes was read. The new Senators who were elected in the Coolidge landslide of last November came forward to be sworn. Ceremonies Outwdo, This concluded the ceremonies inside and a slow march to the center front steps of" the Capitol where huge stands had been erected was begun. The stands of (By United Press.) PHILADELPHIA, Mar.

4. Declaring there is no evidence to connect Mrs. Martha Duff Silknitter with the kidnapping of Russell Earl Stcimling, Jr. and that Mrs. Silknitter, who abandoned her son, two and a half year old Jackie Duff, in Camden, N.

last December, is unfit for the care of the child, Judge MacNeille, in juvenile court today disposed of the notorious "mystery baby" case. He refused the claim of, both "mothers" for the child and committing him to the care of the Society for the Protection of Children from Cruelty, with the direction they find a suitable home for him. In handing down his decision, Judge MacNeille reserved for the Steimlings the right to reopen the case at any time they can produce evidence, showing Jackie Duff to be their son, missing from his home since June 22, last. They should have, he said, further proof for their owu protection tht tbe mystery baby is 'theirs before assuming responsibility for its upbringing. While the weight of evidence seemed to imply that Jackie is Mis.

Silknitter's son, her testimony as to the child's father, "is so unreliable as to be entirely incredible," said the court. Jackie was abandoned by Mrs. Silknitter and her husband in Camden, N. J. last December and the Steimlings, who had instituted a state-wide search for their kidnapped son, claimed him.

When the Silknitters were later arrested in Allentown, on a charge of abandonment, the Steimlings brought charges of kidnapping against them. Silknitter is in jail awaiting trial and Mrs. Silknitter, released on bail, has been fighting for possession of the "mystery baby" here. lu i Tr If Y' Wf 1 A i 1 -i '1 I 'r it A. By PAUL K.

MALLON (United Press Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Mar. Coolidge today renewed his oath of office as thirtieth president of the United States in a brilliant ceremonial at the steps of the Capitol. Before the judicial, diplomatic and military peerage of the nation massed at the eastern entrance where presidents of history have launched their administrations Mr. Coolidge reaffirmed his pledge to his office and to the Constitution. Amplifier In Frni uf Unii.

His slow and even drawl leaped out through the radio amplifier in front of him to span the earth. It was the first time an inauguration iiaa btseu lirufulcaaU He Calvin Coolidge, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, so help me God." Signalizes Coming Of New Vice President. The event signalized the coming of the new vice president, new cabinet members and a new Congress. It was a solemn contrast to the scene In the early morning hours of August 3, 1923, when in the dim light of a flickering oil lamp upon the table of his Vermont farmhouse, Mr. Coolidge took the oath administered by his father.

Then only half a dozen witnesses shocked at the sudden death of Warren G. Harding a few hours before were present. Today the highest dignitaries of the land came to officiate. Black-robed justices of the United States Supreme Court stood by his side. Chief Justice Taftj himself a former president, dressed in the solemn robes of his high office, administered the oath instead of the unshaven, aged and horny-handed farmer-father of the president, John Coolidge.

Thousands Thronged square. (By United Press) "America seeks no earthly empire built on blood and force. The legions which she sends forth are armed, not with the sword, but with the cross. cherishes no purposes save -to merit the favor of Almighty God." "I welcome the co-operation (of Congress) and expect to share with it not only the responsibility, but the credit, for our common effort to secure beneficial legislation." "The collection of any taxes, which are not absolutely required, which do not beyond reasonable doubt contribute to the public welfare, is only a species of legalized larceny." "Unless we wish to hamper the people in their right to earn a living, we must have tax reform." "The physical configuration of the earth has separated us from all of the Old World, but the common brotherhood of man, the highest law of all our being, has united us by inseparable bonds with all humanity." "Our country represents nothing but peaceful intentions toward, all the earth, but it ought not to fail to maintain such a military force as comports with the dignity and security of a great people." "We cannot permit ourselves to be narrowed and dwarfed by slogans and phrases. It is not the name of the action, but the result of the action, which is the chief concern.

It will be well not to be too much disturbed by the thought of either isolation or entanglement of pacifists and militarists." A comprehensive synopsis of the president's address will be found; today on page ten. 8:00 a. m. Breakfast with fam- Uy. 10:30 Greets Vice Presidentelect Dawes and cabinet members as they assemble at White House.

10:57 Leaves White House for Capitol. 11:15 Occupies president's room at Capitol to sign last minute bills. 12:00 Enters Senate to witness inauguration of Vice President Dawes. 1:00 Takes oath of office. 1:01 Delivers inaugural address.

1:30 Leaves Capitol for White House. 1:45 Eats light lunch. 2:00 Reviews inaugural parade in front of White House. 4:30 Receives visitinj governors at White House. 4:45 Receives neighbors from Northampton, Mass.

7:00 Dinner. Spends evening with family. NAUGURAL NOTES. (By. United Press) WASHINGTON, Mar.

4. In place of honor upon the rostrum at the inaugural ceremonies sat the justices of the United States Supreme Court, Senators and Congressmen departing Jfrom public life with the of the old Congress at noon; new Senators and Congressmen to herald the com ing of the new Coolidge-Republican control of the National Legislature; Glittering troops stood rounoTTnT stand. LULL PLAYER MAY LOSE EYE mother and his father. The marine band in bright coats struck up "Hail to the Chief." The band was hushed and Chief Justice Taft call-the President forward. Mr.

Coolidge raised his right hand while Taft, in a clear voice carried out through the amplifiers to the thous ftTTEND BANQUET Today's session of the Hazleton Rotary Club at the Altamont was "Fellowship Day," with M. G. Shen-nan in charge. There were interesting talks by various speakers on various phases of Rotary fellowship. The men on the program were Frank James H.

Powers, Will A. Deisroth, S. W. Smith, Alexander Colt, Ralph Woelfel, and Ernest J. Sweetland.

About twenty Hazleton Rotarians will leave the Altamont at 6 tonight to attend the Charter Night Banquet of the Lansford. Rotary Club which will be held this evening in the Lansford Congregational Church, beginning at 7:30. The entertainers today were Miss Geneva Schaeffer, vocalist, with, Miiw-Mrgart Jenkins as accompanist. Today's guests were M. G.

Drag-him of New York city; and Henry W. Reinhart, of Hazleton. TOOKCiCEli- US FAILS (Br United Press.) LEWISTOWN, March took a chance," the driver of a Baltimore moving van, replied to a watchman at a dangerous bridge on the William Penn High- way four miles west of here. The driver landed as did Columbus, but he landed in the ditch. Tf.

-nrill rf-alr-a -Tm 41... TJ: way Department to complete a tem porary bridge and recover the car. FREE LAWYER iiCTED WITH VL STDKE5 (Br United Press.) CHICAGO, March 4-Daniet Nugent, New York lawyer, indicted with W. E. D.

Stokes on chaiges of conspiracy to defame the character of Helen Elwooi Stokes, tcday was set free by Judge William N. Gemmill who ruled the state had failed to produce sufficient evidence to connect him with the case. Defense attorneys considered the action of the court tantamount to a death blow to the state's case against Stokes. OF xne aomesnc science classes of the Green street Junior High School visited the Mrs. E.

Reinhart's Sons furniture store to make an inspection of interior decorations and to gain an idea of tho best way to handle such work in the home. They were accompanied by two of their teachers and by Miss Hanson, supervisor. Supervisors Meet Tomorrow. A meeting of the supervisors ot the city schools has been called for tomorrow afternoon at the Green stree building. Ex-Tax Collector Arrested.

The overseers of Black Creek township have caused the arrest of B. C. Swoyer, of Rock Glen, for mer tax collector, alleging a shortage of $1368. Alderman John Gre- bey of this city issued the warrant! which was served by Constabli Hue-h Ferrv. Swovor waived a I hearing before Squire B.

F. Landis at Rock Glen and entered 12500 bail for court. STOCK MARKET fiEH (Br United Press.) NEW YORK, March 4. Railroad traffic figures for the week ending February 21 showed railroads were continuing to handle en unprecedented volume of traffio with an increase of 22,418 cars over those loaded the previous week. Because of this evidence of steady expansion in commercial and Industrial activities advances went ahead in a wide variety of stocks.

American Smelting opened at 103 against yesterday's low of 100H After absorbing heavy selling stocks snapped back into convincing style around noon. B. ft O. assumed the leadership of rails, spurting 1 to 81. American Car and Foundry was the feature of special strength among industrials up Vk from early iooflfj, architecture were larger than at the last inauguration and accommodations were made to seat 8000.

Thousands of others covered the big square. The marine band played a solemn march as the little procession headed by Mr. Coolidge and Dawes, members of the Supreme Court and Senators and Congressmen wended their ways down to the platform. Taft Administers Oath. In the center at the front, high above the seated audience, was a stand upon which there lay an ancient Bible which tho president, when a boy, received as a gift from his grandmother.

Without further ado the oath was administered by Chief Justice Taft while the silent thousands stood with bowed heads. When the last word came through the amplifiers, the marine band swung into the "Star Spangled Banner" and the crowd cheered. Mr. Coolidge then began his inaugural address. When it was concluded the band played "America'' and" the party left Hides Back To White House.

Souvenir hunters crowded forward to take what they could find. The band dispersed and the marines went back to their barracks. The president rode back to the White House, swiftly now, escorted only by secret service men. The new Senate adjourned to meet again tomorrow. A new administration of the United States had been launched for four more years.

The inauguration was over. OATH WAS WEN WASHINGTON, Mar. 4. President Coolidge's Bible, given him at the age of five years by his grandmother, over which he took the oath-of office pronounced by Chief Justice Taft today, was opened at the president's favorite chapter, the First of John. It opens as follows: "1 In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God.

"2 The same was in the beginning with God. "3 All things wera made by Him; and without Him was; not anything made that was made. "4 In Him was life; and the life was the light of man. "6 And the light shineth in darkness; and darkness comprehended it not." The chapter closes with the following verse; "And he saith unto Him, verily, verily, I Bay unto you, hereafter ye shall see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man." New Arrivals. A baby girl was born today to Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony of Hazleton Heights. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Battley. A baby girl has been born to Mr. and Mrs.

Harry Humbert, of Philadelphia. The mother was formerly Miss Ruth Yeager; of Peace street, this city. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Schaefer, of this city. The family 'are former 'residents of Philadelphia. INAUGURAL DETAILS ON PAGE TEN Further details of the Inauguration of. President Cool' idge, together with synop. sis of his address, will be found on page ten of today's Plain Speaker, TO (Br United Press.) PHILADELPHIA, March 4.

The special federal grand jury today began the preparation of the report it will present to United States District Judge Thompson of its investigation into the leakage of thousands of gallons of alcohol into bootleg channels and the disappearance of confiscated liquors from government storehouses. It will be submitted to Judge Thompson probably next Wednesday. NEW SENATORS ARE SWORN IN BY DAWES (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Mar. 4 Gen. Dawes' first act as vice president of the United States was to administer the oath to the incoming Senators.

Senator Brookhart, Iowa, Republican, who demanded during the campaign that Dawes be removed from the Republican ticket as vice presidential nominee, was )n the first group to take the oath. A great roar went up from the galleries as the two men approached each other and grasped hands. Dawes read the oath from a printed cord in his hand. Upon completion of the ceremony Dawes laughingly ordered the ser-geant-at-arms of the' Senate to clear the galleries for the inaugural on the East Capitol steps. Has Recovered.

Jacob Knecht, of East Mine street, ill the past month with pleurisy and bronchitis, has recovered. Operated On For Appendicitis. Thomas, son of P. D. Kelly, the Alter street butcher, underwent an operation at the St.

Joseph's Hospital at Philadelphia, for appendicitis. Reports today from Philadelphia say his condition is good. HUGHES RELINQUISHES JOB AS STATE DEPT. HEAD (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Mar. 4.

Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes relinquished his office at noon today and the nation's foreign affairs will have no one at the helm until 9:30 a. m. tomorrow, when the new secretary, Frank B. Kellogg, of Minnesota takes the 08 of office, i Hughes attended the ceremonies at the' capitol and then dropped back Into private life. He will leave New York Saturday for an extended vacation at the Bermuda Islands.

On his return, he will resume private law practice in New and young John Coolidge, son of the president, Senator Dial, South Carolina, Democrat, halted the Senate this morning in its breakneck speed by blanket objection to all bills until "some semblance of order be restored." Senator Rohinson, Arkansas, Democratic leader, upbraided his colleagues for their "childish hilarity at a grade school graduation." Business at one point was suspended while the sergeant-at-arms by instruction of the chair vainly tried to restore the Senate to its customary dignity. Everyone in the galleries and upon the floor arose when Mrs. Coolidge entered the executive gallery of the Senate. She smiled acknowledgment and took her place ill the Beat set aside for her in the first row. Mrs.

Dawes came in a short time later. Topped by the five gallon hat presented to him by Pat Neff, of Texas, Governor Gifford Pinchot, mounted on a state troop horse, led the keystone state delegation, one of the largest visiting groups in the inaugural parade. Governor 1 Pinchot was surrounded by 16 mounted colonels and followed by twenty Pennsylvania state automobiles sent here from Harrisburg yester-day. Almost before anyone was stirring in the White House this morning, inauguration day visitors were swarming through the White House grounds and peeking in the windows. The first formal callers at the executive offices were members of the Shelton choral, of Wilkes-Barre, who are here to sing in a concert tonight.

They did not see the president, as he had not yot arrived. Here are the breakfasts eaten by President Coolidge and Vice Presi dent Dawes today: The President: Sausage and wheatcakes, with trimmings. General Dawes: Grapefruit, oatmeal with -cream and coffee. The Job of policing the throng was turned over to the marines. The ''devil dogs" in neat blue uniforms and caps added to the color of toy balloons and the varied hues of the women's hats.

While the nation was busy install-' Ing a new administration today about 200 delegates of various anti-clgarette organizations inaiuirurated here the first national concerted at tack against tobacco, with the hope of educating the country against nicotine the next 10 years. When the Senate ceremonies were concluded the entire assemblaire came out to the east portico steps. The sun was shining brightly again and the breeze had sbated somewhat. It was an ideal March day. The President appeared Just a few minutes before one p.

m. He was accompanied by. hej even rows soiaiers, sailors ami marines. Plumed and braided ambassadors, ministers and foreign diplomats were there. Thousands of citizens thronged the.

square. Crowds Gather Early. The ceremonies started early in the morning when the House and Senate convened for their final session. For hours crowds surged along Pennsylvania avenue, in front of the Capitol and the White House at places of vantage. An hour before noon the congressional committee appointed to escort the new vice president Charles G.

Dawes, called at his hotel. Presidential Escort The committee was composed of Senator Frederick Hale of Maine and Representatives Willis C. Haw-ley of Oregon and Arthur B. Rouse of Kentucky. They brought Dawes to the White House where they met Mr.

Coolidge and the congressional committee appointed to escort the president. Members of this committee were: Senator Charles E. Curtij of Kansas; Representative W. W. Griest of Pennsylvania and Senator Overman of North Carolina.

For nearly an hour the military escort had waited outside the White House. Cavalry horses, pawing at the hard pavement, swung into the lead at the sign from the front door that the president was ready to start. The leading band sailed off with a snappy march and the troops fell in beh'nd. Contrast In Parade. The quadrennial parade op Pennsylvania avenue from the White House to the Capitol was unlike any 'in recent years.

Four years ago today Woodrow Wilson, with little else but his spirit remaining, sat be-, side the smiling and genial Warren G. Harding in the first automobile. Today Mr. Coolidge sat alone with Mrs. Coolidge and the congressional commltte.

Behind the first automobile came another carrying Vice President Dawes and his committee. Lined With Cheering Crowds. It is just exactly a mile from the White House to the Capitol. The whole way was lined on both sides with cheering crowds. Mr.

Coolidge acknowledged their greeting with a tip of his high silk hat. Signed Bills Just Passed. Arriving at the Capitol the party was escorted Into the Senate chamber where Mr. Coolidge affixed his signature to bills passed at the last moment before the hour of noon automatically put an end to the session. i Dawes Sworn In.

Facing the desk of president pro-tern Cummins in front of the chamber were arrayed chairs for tho president, new vice president and members of the cabinet. The first act was the administration of the oath to General Dawes and then Cummins relinquished the gavel to hbn. Dawes, introduced, the chaplain i George Kimmel, of 320 North Fifth street, West Hazleton, has his right eye injured so badly this morning while ai work in the No 1 slope of the Cranberry Creek Coal Company at Cranberry that it is feared he will lost the eight. Kimmel and his partner weTe working a breast. The laborer was breaking a large piece of rock with a sledge hammer when a piece of the rock struck Kimmel in the eye.

He was taken to the office of Dr. John J. Corrigan, who later turned hm over to Dr. William Coyle, a local eye specialist. The latter stated this afternoon that the optic was badly lacerated that there was not much chance of saving the sight.

Kimmel years ago was a well known base, ball player. He played with the old Laurel Hill Athletics and after that he was with the Hazleton team managed by Harry Dry-foos, holding down first base. MEN Dn HARBOR TUG SIS (Br United Proas.) PHILADELPHIA, March 4. Two men were drowned when the harbor tug Augusta sank in the Delaware river of Gloucester, N. today.

The dead men were Adolph Olson and B. Lurie, deckhands on the vessel. Six others of the crew including Captain Ernest Parkins, were rescued by a passing steamer. 1 The tug was reported swamped by a swell from a river steamer. Water meeting the boiler fires, caused a blast of steam which is believed to have overcome the drowned men as the little vessel turned on her side and sank.

UNDER INDICTMENT (Br United Press.) "ATLANTA, March 4. Gut-zon Borglum, deposed sculptor of the Stone Mountain memorial was'' indicted by the De Kalb county grand jury today on tliree counts involving larceny and malicious mischief. The indictments charged destruction and alleged theft of models of the memorial, shortly after the sculptor was dismissed. Jesse G. Tucker, Borglum's chief ands, the word of the oath.

As soon as Mr. Coolidge had given his assent to it and with a nod of his head, he stepped up to the platform and besran the readme- of his inaug ural address. Two soldiers stood below the President fet attention, holding American flags. Mr. CooKdge looked over the vast crowd and back again at his manuscript as he spoke.

He frequently used a sweeping gesture of his right arm to stress some point. Every syllable of his words could be heard throughout the audience. When President Coolidge called upon the government to maintain itself "scrupulously American" in its foreign policy, the crowd burst into its first applause. Again applause greeted his suggestion that America Continue her lead in disarming the nations of the world, he President stressed this point particularly. There was also- applause that followed his recommen-f dation for joining the world court a proposal which the Senate only a few hours before had again declined to endorse.

By far the greatest demonstration met his recommendation for further reduction of taxes. The President spoke for forty-one minutes. With Senator Curtis, Republican leader and military aides, Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge were escorted from the platform.

lHRUGURATED AS GOVERNOR OF WEST VA. (By trnltei Press.) CHARLESTOWN. W. March 4. Howard M.

Gore, who only last night relinquished his post as Secretary of Agriculture in President Coolidge'e cabinet this afternoon was inaugurated 17.th governor of West. Virginia. Gore's inauguration was attended by the largest crowd ever to thfong the State Capitol for such erf" occasion. Governor Gore succeeds E. F.

Morgan who etood with him on the front balcony of the capitol annex where the inaugural ceremonies were held. Returned Home. Mr. and Mrs. H.

Xochniann, of New York, who were visiting the letter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Fowler, Carson street, has re turned home, Sfw the cabinet; spangled diplomats foreign nations; government officials in silk hats; dlgnitares of state and women of fashion the customary inaugural audience.

The vies president's ralnment differed from that of the president in that he wore "split in front" turn down collar and a 'white tie with a diagonal grey stripe. AH the way down Pennsylvania avenue eager spectators waving flags had sat for hours for this glimpse of the executive party. A roll of cheers went up as the party passed. Mr. Coolidge acknowledged the greetings with a tip of his high silk hat Mrs.

Coolidge sat smiling. In the executive gallery of the Senate were Col. John Coolidge, father of the president; Mrs. Goodhue) mother of Mrs. Coolidgo; Will Hays, Col.

Georgo Harvey, Owen D. Young, Miss Aiiss Mellon, daught er, ot the secretary, of the treasury, assistant, aba, was. indicted,.