Belvidere Daily Republican from Belvidere, Illinois • Page 1

THIKTYFIFTH YEAR V. i 4 BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS 1 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5,1927. PRICE: THREE CENTT rvn Ml key iyJu ov BOTH BRANCHES ers ARE CALLED TO on Semi-Permanent Basis Qccupatiorificaraguar Isr When Queen Marie's Palace Was Burning THEY LISTEN PAXTOV SELECTED FOR TEMPORARY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, DECLINED TO ACCEPT HOXOR FURNISHES ONLY THRILL OF ROUTINE SESSION. I I i ROWLAND IS ACCUSED TO HIS FACE AS "SWEDE" RISBEIUJ REPEATS HIS CHARGES OF CROOKEDNESS BEFORE BASEBALL FLAYERS. I ism ry Jan KiHarMM Haul.

Vand, former Chicago White Sox iahager and present American league umpire, wu hocused to hi face before Judge LaiuUn this af ternoon of having conspired to have the Detroit Tigers "plough" series to the hite Sox lih Sep tember of 1917, when "Swede" Rlsberg substantially repeated his testimony of last Satnnla declar-lng that Rowland had assured him, before the series alleged "thrown," that everything was "fixed." In addition to Rowland, the following co-defendants were present when Rlsberg testified: Ray Scbalk, and Donnie Bush, newly appointed managers at and Pittsburgh; Eddie Col- Una, lnflelder; Howard -Ehmke, i- fteorge DauM, Oscar Stan age, and Bennie Dy er. Asked to outline Just what seemed to indicate that the play during the series was 'crooked," Rlsberg said: 1 "Thft nltr.hera had nothlne on the ball, the fielding was not what 'Scene during the fire which demolished the palace of King Ferdinand Bucharest By HOWARD M. FULLER (I. S. Staff Correspondent) Springfield, Jan.

5--AfWr Secretary of State L. L. Enmier. -son had called the house to order, at noon today and the oath of of- flee had been administered by Su -preme Court Justice Clyde Repreaonutlve Ous Johnson of Paxton, nanted last idght as temporary speaker, tossed a bombshell into the house by refusing to act In that capacity. h.H i have enjoyed sufficient honors already," he told the house, "and these honors should be pass-ed around." Johnson then nominated Rep.

Elmer Schnackenberg of Chicago for the position and he was chosen by unanimous vote. i Called by Sterling The senate was called to order shortly after noon by Lieut. Gov, Fred Sterling and the oath of of-; flee administered by Stone. Rep. Reed Cutler, Republican, floor leader at the last, session, nominated Robert Sch'oles o( Peo- rii, speaker at the last term for the John.

De- -vine' of VPixdn 'jfthen'-1 nominated Michael I Igoe of Chicago I. as Democratic candidate for the post. Rep. Sydney; Lyons seconded Scholes' nomination and Rep. Rice of Lewiston, seconded Igoe's.

Roll call t-hen fot under way, Count j)f Aha; baUot showed -Scholes' elected by 81 otes t6 69 for Igoe. 1 David Shanahan -of Chi-' -cagojreqalved 6p.ypte... Organltatton of the senate pro-j ceeded along lines laid down by -therRepubllcan caucttSiv" Richard J. Barr of Jollet was elected president pro teniv over John. DenvirJ who will be minority leader.v James Paddock was nam- a ed secretary, B.

Scouten, mess-1 4, A. Bradley, post, mistress, and Lulu Tflley, assist- ant postmistress. fireworks Springfield, 111., Jan. 6 Cold water was thrown on one bunch. of fireworks expected to pop in the state legislature, which convened today, when Representative Roger Little of 7 Champaign announced C' it should have been, and there NEW EVIDENCE; ra IIP MELLETT CASE was quite a lot of bose stealing by Oe Sox." Quotes Eddie Collins Pressed for a statement as what had been' said "by other players that indicated they were aware of a conspiracy, Ulsborg repeated Rowland's alleged: stajte-ment as to everything being "fix- rv ed, ana tne rernarx attriDuieu 10 riddle Collins: Says Boxing Board Caused Only Deficit Springfield, Jan.

5 Only one deficit, that of the Illinois box ing commission, will be presented to the general assembly wbile some state departments wilt show substantial unexpended balances, Gov. Len Small reported to the state assembly today in his' bien nial message as the solons began the fifty-fifth sesion. The athletic commission, the message stated, is newly created and hence It was Imposisble lor the last assembly to anticipate its monetary needs, The policies of the Republican party and the present administration have been endorsed at the polls by Illinois' voters and their continuation seems justified, the message said. The governor con gratulated assembly and the people of the state on the continued prosperity of affairs in general. Finances of the state are in splendid condition, the.

message said. The finance department Is preparing a list of appropriations required and the governor assured the legislators that every Item would be pared to the bone. Due to economy and prudence exercised in all state departments, the balance in the revenua fund aa of December 31, was the message said. Decrease 15 the state vtjs, re aJao was seenl Want Tax Laws Changed THe state executive attention of the solona to the nee esslty of revising our tax laws, far as possible under the existing constitution, so as to attain nearly as possible a modern system of taxation and equalization that will assist; in making a fair distribution of tax burdens." To assist in this effort, the governor states: "I shall recommend that the general assembly create a commission whose duty it shall be to make a thorough survey and investigation of the tax laws enforced In other states to determine id detail the manner and extent 'n which the present laws are being the said commission having power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, compel the production of books and papers in order to determine In what way our present tax laws could be amended so that all property would have to pay Its just share of taxes." It will be. urged that the commission consist of seven The governed next spoke with pride of the work of the state in rendering aid to southern Illinois following the devastating cyclone of March 18, 1925 The governor next turned hi attention to the work of the various state departments.

Audit Being Made The governor stated that a thorough audit of all state departments is now being made anl when completed will be open to inspection. The work of the department of public welfare next drew Governor Small's attention, and he'declared that in treatment and care of hir wards, Illinois not only "stands abreast of the times but in many instances leads the way." Agriculture is a national problem and should receive adequate solution from the federal government, Small pointed out. Pointing to the unfavorable conditions that have affected farming in Illinois, the governor stated that agriculture needs the most attentive study and best efforts. He pitted to the activities the state Je-partment. Is IVoud of State Fair The governor expressed pride in Illinois' state fair, and touched on the increased attendance and value of exhibits.

The Illinois waterway then was touched on at some length, the work accomplished outlined, and future projects discussed. The hope was expressed that the entile project, "essential to the relief of pTTcTntOTeTTnlilsW nieree" could, be completed in three years. After referring the solons to thejdennlal report of the auditor of public accounts and a report on EMPEROR HIROHITO Recant portrait of Mirohlto, ths nw emperor of Japan. Solemn Rites Attend Moving of Dead Ruler Tokio, Jan. 6 With princes of the blood, court officials, and government dignitaries in attendance, the body of the dead emperor was removed today from the inner chamber to the state hall.

The removal of Yoshihito's body was marked by solemn rites. and lasted for 4hree hours. As the casket, surrounded by imperial treasures and sbinto symbols was moved from the Inner chamber, the court musicians played walling music and the mourners bowed and prayed for the dead ruler. i Preparations are already under way for Yoshihito's funeral, which will be held" on Feb. 7.

The four white oxen, which will draw the hearse, the head herdsman and his eight assistants have arrived here from Hiroshima and go through daily practice in anticlpi-tion of the majestic services. Emperor Hlrohito. who has been suffering from a severe cold, has shown a decided improvement and will probably leave his rooms within a few days, it was announced by physicians today. Al Smith in Speech Asks Modification BY RAYMOND I. BOIiST (I.

N. S. Staff Correspondent) Albany, N. Jan. 6.

Gov. Al Smith struck out boldly at prohibition in his annual message to the New York, state legislature when the 1927 session was convened at the capltol at noon today. He frankly told the lawmakers they should urge cpngrees to enact at the earliest possible moment "a sane, sensible, reasonable definition of what constitutes an intoxicant under the eighteenth amendment, so that harmless beverages which our people have enjoyed tor-more than a century may be. restored to The governor pointed to the fact that at the last election the prohibition referendum, calling upon congress to modify the prohibition amendment so each state may determine what shall constitute alcoholic beverages, was adoptedby a majority of 1.164, 586. "I governor told the lawmakers, "that the duty now rests upon the legislature to pass suitable resolutions conveying la a formal manner the' result oCthwt vote, to the rnngrna of thi; United States." "In the meantime," Governor Smith "it must be borne in mind-that until such modification 13 effective, the federal statute and the eighteenth amendment are just aa'much the law of this state aa any of our state CanalRights in Nicaragua Need Guarding BY GEORGE II.

HOLMES (I. X. S. Staff Correspondent) Washington, Jan. American military occupation of Nicaragua has been placed on a semi-permanent basks which may eventually become Just as Dermanent aa the American occupation of Panama.

This view was widely entertained by diplomats and other" observers here today, following the White House announcement that American marines and bluejack-ets are necessary in Nicaragua to protect the canal and naval base rights which the United States purchased from Nicaragua in 1914 for $3,000,000. Announcement was made by the state department today that orders have been issued for the marines to occupy Managua, the Nicaraguan capital, where President Diaz holds forth. The marines will land from the cruiser Galveston. This puts American military forces in control of both the revolutionary and conservative capitals of the country, Puerto Cabezas and Managua. The occupational forces are to be maintained, it was made clear by President Coolidge and Secretary of State Kellogg despite the clamor 1n congress for their removal, and the widespread criticism of the poiicr-; wW.4tiTp- peared in the European and South America press.

I4k Panama Policy The American policy toward Nicaragua, It is pointed out bears a striking resemblance to the American policy in Panama. Acquisition of canal rights was followed by occupation to guard the canal, and this has been followed more recently by the consummation of a treaty which makes Panama a virtual American dependency. Representatives of the liberal revolutionists in Nicaragua denied oday there was any necessity for American troops to protect the canal 6r naval base rights. ThesA are not at issue in the present civil war raging between Dr. Juan Sacasa, who claims the constitu tional presidency of the country, and Adolfo Diaz, who was elevated to the presidency of the republic.

"I do not know that the canal rights or the Fonseca concession are threatened by anybody," said Dr. T. S. Vaca, the Sacasa ambassador, today. Kellogg to Be Heard Washington, Jan.

6 Secretarv of State Frank B. Kellogg is to oe called before the senate's foreign relations, committee to explain the administration's Nicaraguan policy, which has resulted in American military occupation of Nicaragua's principal ports and cities, it was announced today. The decision to summon Kellogg was reached after a session of the committee this morning which lasted for an hour and a half, and at which the Wheeler resolution was discussed at some length. This resolution demands the immediate withdrawal of American marines and bluejackets from Nicaragua on the ground that no American interests are endangered there. No action was taken on the Wheeler resolution, but a subcommittee consisting, of Senators Shipstead, (F-L), of Minnesota, PIttman, (D), of Nevada, and Wiyis, (R), of Ohio, was appointed to conduct hearing; on the Shipstead resolution, which would prohibit the state department from, using troops to insure the collection of any bankers' loan to a foreign country, or from becoming a party to any agreement Involving such private loans.

statutes. This, has been definitely settled by a decision of the United States supreme court. I again warn sheriffs and peace officers generally that, it is their sworn duty to enforce these laws. Fall- consider as serious an offense as a failure to obey the state statutes and when laid before me; substantiates! by proper and competent testimony, Lfwill exercise without fear" or favor the power or removal wherever It is vested in me." My koa, mat is loirime. He alleged that Colllua referred to the fielding Of Ben Oyer, Detroit substitute who had made a glaring error.

Asked to explain just what was so terrible about (Continued on Page Four.) PRESIDENT IX LETTER TO CONGRESS DENIES RETORTS THAT HE HAS AGREED TO ANY COMPROMISE IX HIS ATTITUDE OX NAVAL BUILD. I NO PROGRAM. Washington, Jan. 5 -Despite defections by administration leaders in congress in face of the fight by big navy advocates. President Coolidge is unalterably opposed to HUGE HAS BIT ALTERED NAVAL VIEWS and Queen Marie "of Rumania in REP.

CELLER'S CHARGES THAT "MANY CONGRESSMEN; DRINK TO EXCESS" STIRS OTHERS IN LOWER HOUSE AND VIOLENT DIS- CUSSIOX FOLLOWS. Washington, Jan. 5 A violent discussion broke out' the house today when Rep. Celler, (D, of New York, refused to apologize for his charges that many "dry" members of congress drink intoxicating liquor. "I stand by my guns' he said.

"It is true that I deleted from the permanent record my statement, made in the heat of debate, that nianytf members drink to excess." Rep. Cramton. of Michigan, challenged "The time has come when the membership of this body should not permit such scandalous remarks to go said Cramton, Celler charged that the mysterious "man with the green bat," caught bootlegging Jn the house office building, has not been indicted. The government dares not prosecute him, he said. Cramton declared the man Is in jail.

MAY NEED FIrTILLA London, Jan. 5 The admiralty announced today that the eighth destroyer flotilla has been brought to full strength for possible service in the Far East. MISSING MAX FOUND? Chicago, Jan. 3 The body of a man believed to be Theodore Anton, missing Cicero hotel man, and associate of Al Capone, gianjr leader, ivas found buried In quicklime oajiu deeerted shore of the Calumet Ter today. All marks of identification' but one were removed from clothing, with the exception of the Initials T.

-A' DEMAND REHEARING Springfield, Jan. 5 Notice that" rehearing will bo asketl in the cue In which the t.tate supreme court held that the state tax rate for 1925 and 1924 of S3 cents on the $tOO valuation was eleven wjLSjUevvlJhJhe clerk of the court today. EMBARGO LIFTED Washington, Jan. 5 Th state department today lifted the em-bargo on arms and ammunition to the Dlaa; government In Nicara- gna. RRPflKR niPr niu UIILf Illu uu I Ull nn i rn ninnnr ulLLlH uHnM EW FLASHES To Explain AJ.

S. Policy on Alto JanS Thegov ernment's ajcohol denaturing policy, widely assailed as responsible for hundreds of "poison! Uquof" deaths in the holidays, will be ex plotted In detail to congress with in a day or two by Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. Mellon'B report, which Was virtually completed today, after conferences of Gen. L. C.

Andrews, dry chlef, and treasury chemist3. Is in response to a senate resolution demanding an explanation of the poisoning of liquor. The report also will show what pressure has been brought on the treasury by the Anti-Saloon league and may outline conversations between Mellon and Wayne B. Wheeler, the league's general counsel. Mellon is expected to advise congress that in cooperation with private chemical research, engineers the treasury is close on the trail' of a satisfactory substitute for wood alcohol as -denaturant and anticipates that within a few months it will be possible to eliminate all poison.

Mellon's position is that the government should not attempt to enforce the Volstead act through the use of deadly poisons. Treasury chemists have recommended that the revised Formula No. 5, under which a bulk of the industrial alcohol is denatured, should again be amended to reduce the wood alcohol "content from four to two per cent. By this change, coupled with elimination of poisonous pyridine for non-poisonous alcohol, experts said a virtually, harmless formula would be provided. SELF-DEFENSE TO BE PLEA OF REALTOR Hempstead, N.

Jan. 5 Harold F. Webster, confessed slayer of his mother-in-law, Mrfs. Catherine- Gallaway, committed the crime following a bitter tjuarrel over money lost In a Florida land Hpot accordi ajnjecryad vanced today by detectives who are seeking to establish a motive for, the slaying. Webster, a former real estate salesman in MiamirFla is said to have lost $5,000 of his own mo- Ll ilCJl that he will not introduce a feso- lution for appointment of a committee to investigate contributions of state employes to a governor's "defense" fund." Charges that em- ployes have been "chipping in'' tov aid Governor Small's Interest suit litigation were the basis of the proposed resolution.

"The house is too well organic ed for such resolution to get anywhere, explained. 4 Starte to Function 7 Springfield, Jan. 6 Got. Len Small's) well-oiled political machinery was hitting on all cyltn-' ders today and both branches ot the 55th general assembly organ'- ized at noon today" along the pre dieted lines. i -Vj Senator Richard J.

Bari' of ot let was chosen, president pro tern. of the senate while Rep. Robert Scholes of Peoria w-as re-elected, speaker of the house Of representatives. 4" The sessions "of both- "houses were largely peffdbctory all the, details having been arranged In caucuses last night. Adjournment was to be taken to next Tuesday; when the administration hopes the assembly will get- down to busl-' ness.

Caucuses last night were largely a matter of form, only the senate Republicans and house Demo-; crats being required to take a bal-. appropriations at this time to in TOUCEWVS GIN KILLED MELLETT, ACCOItDIN'G TO NEW EVIDENCE TURNED OVER TO PROSECUTOR, BY WHICH HE HOPES TO COM- PLETELY CLEAR UP CASE. By ALAX M'CLELLAND (I. Nr: S. Staff Cprrespondcnt) Cleveland, Jan.

5 policeman's gun killed -Dq R. Jtuliett! This statement, attributed to Patrick McDermott, convicted as one of the murderers of the vice-fighting publisher of the Canton Dally News, will be investigated today by two grand juricB. Stanley A. Slagle, of Cleveland, who accused McDermott of having made the statement and to have admitted complicity In the plot, appeared with his wife, Charlotte, before a group of federal, state, and city authorities here yesterday and unfolded a detailed account of how they had unwlttinglyhaf- bored McDermott while police throughout the nation were seeking him. Ajs a result! of their statements Ben Nadel, another bootlegger, was arrested.

The Slagles have been instrumental in clearing up innumerable discrepancies in the state's case against Ben Rudner and Louis Mazer, yet to be tried for the murder, according to Stark county officials. These new witnesses admit that fear for their lives prevented them from furnishing their evidence sooner. "Powerful interests are behind us and anybody who aids in turning up this boy (McDermott) wlH go the same way that Mellett did." Nadel told them, the Slagles declared. Authorities here believe that the Mellett case now will be solved, even to the knowledge of who pulled the trigger that ended the editor's life. They declare that; armed with the weight of the Sla gles' statement and another by Dan WnchiKan of Nadel, confessions might be 'the next de-veloptfient In the case.

Three Negroes Dead in Wreck of Vessel Baltimore, Jan. 6. The French four-masted schoonerjRichelieu wa a total loss toaay, tnree men 'are missing and believed dead, and 37 men are injured in Baltimore hospitals, the resultf an explo' sion -and fire aboard the -vessel AU of the missing are negro dockmen, and 31 of those injured are lso negroes. crease the cruiser strength of the navy. The president reiterated his opposition today in a letter to Rep.

French (R) of Idaho, who' is handllng the naval appropriation bill on the floor. Mr. Coolidge specifically denied a report that he agreed to compromise and would approve funds to construct three cruisers authorised in 1924 but not appropriated for. The president further repeated that he would not oppose a cruiser authorization provided the money to build them was not appropriated now. Rep.

Butler (R) of Pennsylvania, chairman of the naval affairs committee, has Introduced a bill to authorize ten cruisers. 4 t.The Ire of the president was aroused by reports that he had agreed to a plan by Rep. Tilson of Republican floor leader, to rZapprdve funds for the three cruis House Republicans, after selec-, tion ot Mr. Scholes aa the candi-. date for speaker by.

unanimous vote, named Bert 1 MCann or Bioonxington for clerk; Mrs. Eva. Young of Marion for postmistress, and Frank Leonard of Chicago for doorkeeper. House Democrats again named John Denvlr, Chicago, minority, leader, and senate Republicans picked. Richard J- Barr ot Jollet -lorjresident pf tern; James Pad-dock Toif secretary k.

Sc5utS- for messenger, and S. A. Bradley of SprlugfleldV admlnisJ -tration cindidate for postmistress, bver Mrs. Sallie Perkins), previous incumbent ers If Butler would cut his authorization bill from ten to seven ships. The president's letter follows: i "This is to assure you that prhen I sent the budget to the congress It represented my bent judgment and that I feel it my duty to defend it and support It.

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