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'Associated Press Leased Wire THE HUTCHINSON NEWS PHONE 4400 That's VVant-Ad Headquarters LXI. (Established July 4, lift) HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1933. NO. 163, NEW GOVERNOR OF KANSAS SEATED ALF LANDON IS INSTALLED AS GOVERNOR Simple Ceremonies Marked the Inauguration of New State Administration. A REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR ONCE MORE AT THE HEAD OF KANSAS GOVERNMENT INAUGURAL HELD AT NOON Senatorial and House Caucuses This Afternoon to Perfect Organization.

By Staff Iteprcscntatlvc Topcka, Jan. a simpl ceremony, at noon today, the city auditorium, Alfred M. "Alt" Landon was inaug urated as the 26th governor of Kansas. There was no pomp, no spectacular celebration, was simply the matter of an ordinary Kansas business man, an Independence oil pro ducer, stepping forward take over the job of being business manager of the state for the next two years. Politically, however, the in augural had much signific ance, for it marked the return to power of a Republican state administration after two year Democratic reign, Woodring Gives Hand.

As governor Harry H. Woodring, the Domocratlo governor of the state retired from office, he clasped the hand of his friend and wished him success on the Job. With the inauguration of the 45- year-old oil producer, as governor, KANSAS SHOULD TAKE THE.XEAD IN JU5CQVKRV? By Governor Landon, In His Inaugural Address Today. Here in the United States a congregation of commonwealths makes up a young nation. Collectively and singly they have been subject to fluctuations in their fortunes, and collectively and singly they have recovered after every depression.

They will recover the state which first puts its house in order will be the first to enjoy that recovery. An early lead will advance that state furthest in the next period of prosperity. It should be our Instant resolution to lead and to advance Kansas on that road now." the Republicans will control all the elective state offices, with only one exception. In addition to Landon, ten other state officials, four new and six reelected, received the oath of office in the simple ceremony. AUen And Hodges on Platform The ceremony began shortly after the seating of the state officials, new and old, 75 national guard officers, anil other dignitaries, on the platform.

Among tho latter were two former J. Allen and George Hodges. In tho audience were Mrs. Lan don, the new mistress at the executive mansion, and the governor's 15-year-old daughter, Peggy Ann, seatod with Mrs. Landon was the retiring first lady of the state, Miss Llda Woodring, sister of Governor Woodring.

Band From Home Town. A band from Independence, Governor Landon's home town, paraded into the auditorium to the tune "Hail, Hall, the Gang's All Here," just after tho dignitaries were After tho call to order by Harry W. Colmery of Topeka, executive chairman of the Inaugural committee, Frank Carlson, Republican state chairman, took, the gavel. Dean Ira Pratt of Washburn college led the audienco in singing "America," after which the Rev. Frank H.

Ebrlght, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal ohurob at Independence, home of Governor Landon, uttered invocation. Guardsmen Fire Salute. As Governor Landon conoluded his address, he turned to Chief Justice William A. Johnston of the Kansas supreme court, wbo admin' istered the oath of office, as bo has done at numerous other state lnau guratlons during his 48 years on the bench. National guardsmen stationed just outside the auditorium fired a 17-gun salute to the new governor, The audience sang the national anthem.

Opening at noon, tho Inaugural oeremony required an hour, The veteran Chief Justico John' administered the oath to tan minor state officials and members of the supreme court before swear- Ing In the new governor. All eleven officials, sU of them re-elected last November and entering upon a new term, and five now, are Republicans. Five new officials were sworn In. rhey i Governor tandem Walter 0. INEXT STEP IS TAKENTOWARD DRY REPEAL a Judiciary Committee Votes In Favor of Repeal of Prohibition.

THE VOTE IS 10 TO 4 ALF LANDON Tho new governor of HARRY WOODRING Who retired as governor this noon. ECONOMY PLANKS AS THE PATHWAY FROMTHE SLOUGH Governor Landon Says Kansas Must Hold to Sound Sub stance in Government. WOODRING GIVES REVIEW OF HIS OWNSTEWARDSHIP Topeka, Jan. Landon, Inducted Into office today as the 26th governor of the state, accepted "with reverence and humility the great responsibility which the people of Kansas have cunferred upon me." 'Speaking as the incoming political heaoTot our state," the 45-year- old independent oJL producer, from ad dress said, "It will be my purpose to put every effort into transmitting the will of our people through the state government of Kansas." Tho new Republican chief executive who triumphed over Gov. Harry H.

Woodring in the election last November declared "our present and future problems are great" but that "Kansas is unique in fortitude," "We have made marvelous progress as a bit of glory worth remembering In our present mood of discouragement and distrust. We are now in the slough of despondency, mainly because of the reckness- ness with which we ignored, during boom years, certain fundamental economic and social laws. "But we were keyed with the thought we were writing new economic laws. We thought we were building new social customs and precedents. And our extravagance as Individuals was carried into government.

Now that we are called to halt, we wonder why we ever went so far adrift. It is not in Bplrit of fault-finding, but manifestly as an aid in solving our varied problems, that I mention these facts, On Flunks of Economy. "The pathway from the swamp of despair must be built with planks of economy devoted to principle that we must not spend that which we do not have." Governor Landon said that in considering the present state of affairs, both.public and private, "wo must concede the lesson" and "admit that even a strong, adventuring und energetic people must hold to sound substance." "We are endowed with great agricultural and natural resources, We need only to cultivate and maintain our Intellectual, moral and spiritual fiber, we must use the resourcefulness characteristic of Kansas, to repair our economic machine, reconstruct our moral and social philosophy and to revive and sustain our faith In a government peculiarly representative of our people and civilization." (Continued orf raft The Inaugural Address. In openlag his inaugural address Governor Landon said: "My fellow citizens of the commonwealth of Kansas: "Representing, as I -do today, the succession of a long line of distinguished governors, I accept with reverence and humility the great responsibility and trust which the people of Kansas have conferred upon me. I revere the leaders who have guided Kansas through her early years of statehood and the recurring crises of the past Hum bly I look ahead, for how can any man, knowing the limits of the human mind, move Into tho future without 'an humble and oontrlte 1 "Kansas has had to struggle for all she has and Is.

So It Is with her Individual olttzens. Kan sans are Mailed with a sort of hard-bitten vigor that may serve us well In this day of trial. Bo let us have faith that the sterling qualities of common Mine, perseverance and oour- always typical -of Kanaans, again may help us over rough (OoDtlBiMd oo Pact "I Have Given My State Very Best That Was Mine," Says Retiring Governor. Topeka, Jan. (IP) Harry H.

Woodring closed his two-year term as Kansas' chief executive today with an address at inaugural ceramonles for his successor. Alfred M. London, in which he reviewed briefly major accomplishments of his administration and wished the incoming governor the "full sure of success." Making his final official appear- i of the state, Woodring said he retired to private Hfo "with tho feeling that I have given my Btate the very best that was mine." His reference to "private life' came in the face of speculation the Kansas Democrat may become member of President-elect Roosevelt's official family, some reports sven placing him in the cabinet As achievements of his administration, Governor Woodring mentioned a low state tax levy, a bal anced budget, continuation of the system of state lakes, advancement of the state highway system, and a program of welfare work. A Trying Ferlod. 'I assumed the leadership in the administration of the affairs of state in this most trying period," he said, "determined to exert such fluence as goes with the position of chief executive, to the end that the burdens of depression might be lightened as much as possible, as It Is First Time Standing Congressional Committee Has Approved Repeal.

Washington, Jan. Tho Senate judlclnry committee today voted for repeal of prohibition. Acting with unexpected speed the commltteo sent tho prohibition repeal resolution to the Senate today with a favorably Tho vote was 10 to 4. It was the first time a standing congressional committee has approved a'measure to repeal the Eighteenth amendment since it went into effect 13 years ago this month. How Vote Stood.

Those voting for it were: Senators Blaine (R-, Hastings, Hebert R.I.); Austin Vt); and tho following Democrats: Ashurst, of Arizona Walsh, of Montana; King, of Utah Dill, of Washington; Bratton, of New Mexico and Nccly of West Virginia. Those opposed were: Senators Robinson. Schuyler, (R. Black, (D. and Chairman Norris, (R.

Neb.) Borah Not There. Senators Borah Idaho); Schall and Stephens were absent when the vote was taken. Borah eat through part of tho discussion but left, believing no vote would be taken. A motion by Senator-Bratton to substitute ratification by conventions instead of legislatures was defeated 8 to 6. This question, Chairman Norris said, was discussed during most of the committee's meeting.

To Speed Up In Senate. Senator McNary, assistant Republican leader, gavo assurance that action on the repeal resolution would be speeded in the Senate. He said it might be taken up before the end of this week. McNary added he has Blaine the repeal measure would be taken up as soon as the Senate had disposed of tho pending Glass bank reform bill and two waiting appropriation bills. Farm And Home Week Frolic To Include Indoor Picnic Each Day During The 'School' Backed By Union The Ncws-Hcrald-Farm and Home week, that annual fun frolic, held In connection with the Farm ti.

Home school with co-operation of I lie Farm Bureau, will be held four days this year. February 1 to 4 Inclusive. Every day will bo a picnic day, with a big basket picnic dinner each noon in Convention Hall. Each day the fun will Btnrt at 10 lock with an old-fashioned dance and old fiddler contest, spo.rts and contests, In Convention Hall. All who will volunteer to help In any comedians, jiggers, entertainers, everybody who wants to get in on the fun, Is invited, and requested to let The News know as soon as possible.

You'd be surprised how many have already tendered their services. Tho opening; day, Feb. 1, will be one of tile big days of the week. The annual roundup of the Sod- house and Dugout Dwellers olub, the Bullwhackers elub, and other pioneer clubs will be held on this opening day. Tho Royal Reno Ring Also at 11 o'clock on Feb.

1 will be held the public honoring of the best farmers, and best farm homemakers who are now being nominated. They will be publicly presented at this time, and initiated, More Nominees For Royal Keno Ring (Continued on Page Eight) Additional nominations for the Royal Reno Ring have been ocived, as follows. If you haven't made your nominations, send them In to tho News. It coats nothing. Everybody Is invited to nominato for this honor group tho best farmers, best farm home-makers, and best farm boys and girls in every township.

From this group will then be elected tho champions for each township, during Farm and Home Week, Feb. 1 to 4. New nominations: Fred Williams, Lincoln township, prominent Ayrshire cattle breeder nmr Harlow. Arthur Lancaster, Grant townahlj), one of the young farmers northeast of Hutchinson. T.

E. Qrlffln, Salt Creek township, prominent as a sorghum grower. Lawrence C. Forker, Haven township. A.

O. fielgrtat. South Keno township. Arthur Cace, Nlckeraon RFD 2. Basil Reche), prominent fruit grower north of Hutchinson, up Plum street road.

S. E. Btoughton, Medora township, one of the big fruit growent of tho county. Mrs. Neltfe Elsmlnger, Uttle River town- ship, a prize winning gardener, won many awards at state fair this year.

Mildred Stecher, Haven township, prominent in 4-H club circles. Claude Hcaton, Tartrldge, a leader In poultry circles, successful breeder of purebred stuff. Norvai MoQonlgle, Nlckerson RFD, active in 4-H club work. Calvin Kelman, west of Hutchinson, leading 4-H club boy. Daniel J.

Tobln, president of tho and Chauffeurs' International Union, Is backed by the American Federation of bor for secretary of labor In the Roosevelt cabinet. (Associated Press Photo). SUNFLOWER TO STEP INTO USE TOMAKESUGAR Discovered That "Wild Sunflower," or Jerusalem Artichoke Has Value. WILL PRODUCE LEVULOSB Small Tubers Store Up Valuable Sugar, Scientists In Iowa Discover. ROUNDING UP ANOTHER GANG, BANK BANDITS Five Arrests of Suspects Ex pected to Lead to Breaking Up of a Gang.

Killtd Dating Sunday Riots In Spain Madrid, Jan. wave of unrest sweeping through 0 ttl Snso" the young republic of Spain left a 6 TnJ toU of killed and a PSSUS "predatory number wounded today while groups under many guises still prey an unestlmated number were under upon the people in tho Intricate or- a es gknisatlon of modern life" and Striking suddenly and without "have the backing of wealth and warning the different Extremist organisation" Governor Woodring organizations apparently were oper- sam "the great mass of our citizens ating under a coordinate command is unorganized" and "If the The attacks occurred mainly in in state and public officers do not dustrlal centers of the country guard their interests, they are un- through the day Sunday and last protected." nl ht Drops Dead Soon After Irish Political Meetings Returning From Funeral Develop Into Serious Riots Solomon Jan. Dublin, Irish Free State. Jan. few minutes after returning to her Rl0 ting developed at three homo near here from attending the political meetings yesterday as for- funeral sendees of her friend, Mrs.

mer PrMldeDt Cosgrave, opposing Catherine Cuslck and remarking tn8 Do yalcra government, began 8t hla a for the general elec girlhood friends had died recently, tlon on Jan 2 Mrs. Mary Ann Oatschet, 64, started for the mall box In front of the house but collapsed and died before she reached there. ROOSKVKLT AND STIMSON HOLD CONFERENCE TODAY Hyde Park, N. Jan. W) Over the luncheon table, elect Roosevelt received today from President Hoover's secretary of state, Henry h.

Stlmson, a picturo of the complicated international situation. 1'AUrKR" IN FLOf HOUSE HAD 19,000 IN BANKS Chicago, Jan. Jacob Germani, 69, believed by police to have made his living by begging, was found dead, presumably of heart disease, In a "flophouse." Bank books found In his clothing showed he had 14,600 on deposit In ono Chicago bank and 12,600 in an other. Stocking the Luke. Kingman, Jan.

9. Eighteen thousand little fish have been put lifts Lake Nlnnescab, west of by the state fish department. There are 80 acres of this now. Conner Governor Dying, Los Angeles, Jan. 9 No for the recovery of Oruce, 09, former governor of Oklahoma, was held today.

waa stricken with paraJjraJa while vtfitlaft Thirty persons were injured in Dublin in a disturbance which gave the police considerable difficulty. General Richard Mulcahy was hooted off the platform and the crowd threatened Mrs. Collins O'Drlscoll, sister of the late Michael Collins, when she tiled to speak. The Weather slightly warmer tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy, with somewhat warmer la southeast portion. Kansana may safely anticipate a continuation of spring-like weather for several days the federal meterologlat promised today, but he warned at the same time, after looking at the calendar, It might be a good idea to havo heavy overcoats and mufflers easily accessible.

Whtlo some of Canada was enjoying weather on a par with that In Kansas, Winnipeg reported a reading of 12 degrees below zero. This particular blast of winter showed no eigne of moving south. There was no moisture reported in state yesterday and the ikies were clear (or several hundred miles In every direction. or Un. aiMitaea Plouttu, offleUl 0.

s. obMiYw) Minimum pact Maximum past By Staff Representative Great Bend, Jan. that the arrests they had mad might lead to tho breaking up of gang of bank robbers which has op crated in this section for the last few months, Barton and Pawnee county officers were still working on the Garfield and Bison bank rob bery cases today as five Pawnee county men were held in jail her and at St John. There were rumor that one of the men held had con fessed to participation In the Gar field robbery, but it was not official. Sheriff George Caraway did not divulge the results of hours of questioning Conard Woelk, farmer in whose shed the Chevrolet car said to have been used In the Garfield robbery was found, together with Felix Sanders and Morris Sanders, Lamed youths.

Officers were still checking fin ger prints found on the Chevrolet sedan. Hutchinson is Hangout. The theory that some of the ban dits used Hutchinson as a hang-out was still held. Finding of the blue Bulck sedan, stolen In Hutchinson Thursday night from F. J.

Pells, 103 Seventh Ave. west, near the soda ush plant at Hutchinson Saturday led officers to believe that a part of the Bison gang had fled to Hutch inson. Those arrested aro: Conard Woelk, farmer living 18 miles west, on whose farm the car was found. In Great Bend jail. Felix Sanders, Lamed bootlegger.

In Great Bond jail. Morris Sanders, 21, brother of Felix Sanders. In Great Bend jail. Marvin Lovett, 25 Larncd now on a parole from liquor conviction, in Lurned Roy Marymee, of Larned, in Larned jail. An All Night Vigil Nine Pawnee, Stafford and Barton county officers kept an all night vigil near the Woelk farm, after receiving a tip that a car bad passed In tho vicinity traveling at a fast clip, then disappeared.

At dawn they sprang Into the Woelk houso, arresting Woelk, and finding two sawed-ott shotguns and a rlflo and ammunition, they said. The car was found In the shed. It. C. Slepake, cashier of tho Garfield State bank, positively identified the car as tbo ono used In the robbery In which 1300 was taken.

The car. It developed, had been stolen In Sterling Thursday night, from Harold Bristol, of Larned, salesman for a wholesale drug firm In Wichita. Tell Tale pork Glasses Dark glasses which were used in the Garfield robbery were said by officers to have been taken from tho car. Fifty pairs remained. They were of new type and wero considered an Important piece of evidence.

Whether Bristol would file a axil net Woelk alleging: theft of his oar was being discussed to- duy. A preliminary hearing would be held In Larned, possibly tomorrow, for at least some of the men, It was said. continued to disagree as to whether the gang "pulled" BRIDE OF TWO WEEKS KILLED IN PLANE CRASH Christy Seriously Hurt in Tragic Crash, But is Improving. Shanghai, Jan. (Chriatv) Mathewson, son of the famous baseball player, was improving today from serious in received in a plane accident yesterday which took the life of his bride of two weeks.

His wife, the former Margarot Phillips of Philadelphia, was taking off for her first flight with her flying instructor-husband yesterday when the giant two-motored plane suddenly nose-dived in the river bank on the outskirts of Shanghai. She d'ed a half-hour later In hospital where young Mathewson was lying today with two broken arms, a broken leg and other Injuries. FOUR TAXIDRI VERS SHOT TO DEATH San Antonio, Jan. taxi drivers were shot to death last night in a dispute which polico quoted Elvira Munoz as saying started over two girls. Tho shooting look the lives of Ramon Garcia, 24; Martin Ramirez, 26; Dan Villarcal, 27, and Arturo Hernandez, 27.

The woman told polico the shooting began in her home which adjoins the taxi stand. WILL ROGER? (Ountlflued on lUabO Santa Monica, Jan. The Hutchinson News: To Mrs. Coolldge: Mrs. Coolldge, your husband rests today not alone in his Vermont soil, but pillowed on tho sincere tributes of the millions ho had served.

Every writer has written of the amazing hold he had on his countrymen, and they attributed it to various causes. Now, that he is beyond the receipt of more honor, what about the "amazing hold" you have on our people? Naturally, you aided your husband's career; all wives do that. But what made you so beloved by the people? Overnight vou were swept into the highest position that can bo held by an American woman. Other "first ladles" had perhaps greater advantages training, background and social distinction. But you showed that which travel and social association can't compete with, something that born In you -a native dignity, a sincerity, a mod est that endears you to all.

Calvin Coolldge left a great lesson to our government in "common sense." Yours just as a leevon to your sex, In a homely loveliness, and above all a consideration for the of which "real lady," be she pauper or queen. LAST OFFICIAL ACTISTRANSFER' OF RELIEF FUND Retiring Governor Leaves To morrow to Join President- Elect in Conference. Topeka, Jan. 1 last official act of Gov. Harry H.

Woodring, and the first of Gov, Alfred M. Landon, was the signing of papers transferring of Reconstruction Finance Corporation unemployment relief funds to the new chief executive. "I believe It fitting and proper that my last official act, and tho first official act of Governor Landon, should bo this." said Governor Woodring after attaching his signature today. After Inaugural Ceremony. After tho Inaugural ceremony, Governor Woodring accompanied Governor Landon to the executive offices where they signed tho papers, laid before thorn by John G.

Stutz of Lawrence, secretary of the state employment relief committee. Mrs. Landon and Miss Llda Woodring, slater of the retiring chief executive, arrived together about the same time. After the four, and scvoral military aides, had spent several minutes together In the office, they departed, tho Lamlons going to the executive mansion. Turned Over tlio Keys.

Meanwhile, Frank 13. McMullan Governor Woodrlng's private secretary, turned the keys to the office over to W. G. West, private tary to Governor Landon. To Conference With Roosevelt.

Gov. Woodring will leave tomorrow for Hyde Park, N. for a conference with President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. He remained in Topeka for the inaugural reception tonight, His meeting with the elect wilt be the second since the November election.

He conferred with him at Warm Springs, Go. In December. Kaunas Democrutic tenders have predicted, privately, that the retiring governor will join elect Roosevelt's official family. Some published reports have placed blm In the cabinet as secretary of agriculture, but Democratic leaders have been Inclined to believe ho will bo appointed to some other position. Governor Woodring has declined to comment on the various reports.

He and his sister, Miss Llda Woodring, were prepured to turn tho executivo mansion over to Governor-elect Alfred M. Landon and Mrs. Landon today. Miss Woodring, after attending the reception tonight with her brother, will return to Neodesha, her home, tomorrow. Ames.

Iowa, Jan. belt farmcra for years thought or the Jerusalem artichoke, commonly known ns the wild sunflower, merely as a persistent weed. But now the golden glint uf thii plant regarded in a different light, Tor agricultural workers in Iowa State College sco in it the bnsis for producing lcvulose, a very sweet sugar. On tho roots of tills glraffe-liko plant are small sweet store up tho valuable sugar. Through the perfection of a "seml-commei'clal" process levulosa is now being marketed at ono elxth of one twentieth of what it cost a year ago.

Seven Years Research. Sharing honors of perfecting the new process aro Professors John I'uchunan, U. M. Hixon, J. H.

R- Gluinphy and .7. W. Eichlngor, Jr. These, who for the last aeven years havo conducted research In the project, predicted that If the process were enlarged and put on a commereinl scale, the sugar perhaps could be produced at 20 cents a pound. Lcvulose.

tho scientists say, In readily digested and is mora than one and ono half times sweeter than cane Bugar, Commercially tho sunflowers are cultivated in much tho same manner as potatoes, says the horticulturist. They are relatively immune to disease and pests. After maturing, in the fall, the rank stalk growth is fii removed, then tho tubcba are harvested with a modified potato digger. Grow 18 Tons to Acre. Tests at tho Iowa experiment station show that a yield of about 13 tons of tubers per acre can be obtained from the wild sunflower.

Results based on the project show that a ton of tubers will produce about 130 pounds of refined levu- lose. BUND MEN, PALS FOR YEARS, IN BLOODY FIGHT FOR LOVE Oakland. Jan. Two blind men, pais for years, became rivals in love. Yesterday they fought.

One lies near death In a hospital, the other is In ju.ll accused of Knifing his friend. Manuel Licon, 38, htruck the first blow when the woman, Mrs. Klcna. Agullur, -10, expressed a preferem-e for Joseph Parker, 45. They hail asked that she cliooao.

Parker Is lite wounded man. He bears many stab wounds in the abdomen. The men met Mrs. Agutlar, who can oee, three years ago. The police records show that they first visited Iter together, then separately.

She treated them kindly. Jealousy came. She made her choice after hesitating, then saw tho fight. WALTON INSTAI.LKI) ON STATE COMMISSION. Wichita Bookkeeper a Suicide; Despondent From III Health Wichita.

Jan. 12. Soderstruin, 60, a bookkeeper lor tho Internal revenue department, wus found dead in the federal building ynterday, apparently thrt victim of a self-inflicted bullet wound. A .38 caliber pistol lay by his side. II.

H. Mottcr. Internal revenue collector, suid Suderutrom's record.4 were in good order, and expressed the belief he liad taken his life because of ill health. Find It's Cheaper to Burn Coal Than Cora Oklahoma City. Jun.

0. Former Governor J. C. Walton, Impeached and minted In 1923 following a stormy administration, became a slate corporation commissioner today. In contrast to the pomp and ceremony, the mammoth barbecue, pa- ade, and stomp dance that marked his Induction into the office of governor a decade ago, today's Inauguration was simple and private.

"PENNILESS" WANOKUKK HAD W.OOO ON Kansas City, Jan. An apparently penniless wandsrtr, Thomas Jones, Charlton, was found to have nearly following his death, the result of an unsuccewlhl attempt to board a freight train. After death, hospital found a sack contalnltuj fkVTW la bank and mg clothinjc. Schuyler, Jan. Last September the Cidfux county commissioners a resolution sunctiuuinK the burning uf coin itr hornet, srhonU, and public buildings, but they've changed their minds.

They found it nioic economical to bum Sti.2a coal than 18 corn. Instead of bmulng the fruits of summer's toll, farmers havo turnrd to the wooded areas of Shell creek and 1'latlo river for fuel. WILL NOT HU. THK cooLiiioK run; ON HOARD. York, Jun.

D. vacancy on the National Transportation committee resulting from the death of former President ldge will not be filled. Alfred Smith, a member uf the committee said at Hie conclusion of meeting ludnv Furmtr Governor Smith that the report would completed soon and that it would far nun than oMjioaihr gJiiweA.