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“From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star’s cairier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion i5 delivered to Washington homes Closing N.Y. Markets, Pages13,14 & 15 31,660. No. post NYE SEEKING LAW T0 BAN EXCESSIVE CAMPAIGN FUNDS Senators Consider Probing Charge $100,000 Was Used to Defeat Walsh. office, INVESTIGATORS ALREADY AT WORK IN MONTANA Lucas, Nutt and Cooper Scheduled to Appear Before Committee Tomorrow. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. Benator Gerald P. Nye, chairman of the Senate Slush Fund Committee, re- vealed today that it is his purpose, aft- ter his committee shall have completed its work, to prepare and bring into the Senate for consideration legislation de- signed to prevent excessive expenditures of money in senatorial campaigns, both primary and general election, At the same time it became known that Senator Nye and his committee are considering seriously investigation of a charge that a secret fund, sup- posedly provided by Republicans, amounting to $100,000, was sent to Montana to be used to defeat Senator Thomas J. Walsh, Demccrat, in his campaign for re-election against Judge Albert J. Galen, the Republican nom- inee. Senator Nye said today that reports of such a fund had been brought to his committee, and that the committee al- ready had had investigators at work in Montana. May Go to Montana. “It lcoks as though the committes might have to g5 to Montana to make | the investigation,” Senator Nye said. The Nye committes, through a reso- lution offered by Senator Nye just before the Christmas recess, has asked for an extension of “life” bejond the present Congress, which- expires March 4 The resolution propises that the committee shall be continued in full force and effect until the close of the first session of-the next Congress. It also provides for an additional $50,000 to be used by the committee. The Nye resolution has been referred t> the Committee on Audit and Control of the Contingent Fund of the Senate, out of which the money must come. Senator chairman of that committee, to return to Entered a8 second class matter ‘Washington, D. Hydraulic Robber Floods Money Vault To Take Currency By the Associated Press. KANSAS CITY, January 5.— The hydraulic robber is threat- ening the safe blower here. An investigator for an oil con- gem reported to polica yesterday $57 had been floated from the safe in one of the company's filling stations. The robber, the report read, flooded the money vault with 'water, removing the currency through' a slit in the CONGRESS TACKLES PROGRAM 10 AVOID AN EXTRA SESSION New Controversial Issues Added to Burdens Left Over Holidays. By the Assoctated Press. Congress reconvened at noon today after a two-week recess, burdened with new topics for debate and with contro- versies which have arisen during the Christmas holidays. ‘The program laid out by the leaders was largely a cut and dried affair of essential legislaticn, but many members have different ideas. Serious efforts were in prospect for passage of rellef bills not included in the administra- tion’s plans. The question of payments on World War veterans’ bonus certifi- cates was in for strong agitation in both branches. Numerous other controversial projects found supporters. Will Debate Rail Plan. Critical debate on the proposed plan of unifying Eastern railroads into four systems and a move to reconsider the nominations of some members of the Power Commissicn were imminent in the Senate. Yet the administration steersmen spoke hopefully of passing before March 4—the mandatory date—all 11 of the dep-.n.mmul appro- such other measures as they have included in their program. lieved the World Court issue would be removed dcflnmly from Among their worries, anticipating a formal an. nouncement from President Hoover '-hlt {he would not call a special session of the Senate alone to consider ratification. More nominations also are to come up in the Senate. It has not passed m on_the President’ to to lomeo!t.hemoppmedby sition to it might t is mm&;mummctm-uom asked e resolu At aa Taves in Alabama, as Board Ther: o( mmm lu-em hwheeunnwed e_will be further Where it has been charged that Senator- FO¥ 18 Bankhead over Senator h corruption Bankhead ‘xr seu“ regular Democratic n-minee n- ator Heflin ran as an independent in the general election in November. Heflin had been denied the n.m to enter the Democratic pi because he opposed the ehetion of red E. Smith, tho Bemocratic candidate for President in 1928. Student Memoranda Filed. Senator Nye said that he has al- ready filed with his committee memo- randa by students of the subject of legislation strengthening the corrupt practices act which will be of value in drafting legislation. He hopes to be able to have a bill ready for lubrnlllwn 'hen Congress meets next urpou of the creation of the Speclll l.nve-flnllnr Committee was not alone to safeguard the Senate from the election of Senators by the exces- sive use of money and other corrupt methods,” said Senator Nye today, “but also to gain information upon which to base legislation which will prevent ex- cessive use of money and corruption in senatorial elections. “Senate committees may continue to investigate for a long period of years, and may accomplish good, by making those who wish to gain nominations and elections by corrupt means afraid to do so. But unless it is possible to enact legislation which will effectively cure the evils which have been revealed by these Senate investigations, the root of the evil cannot be reached.” Smith and Vare Denied Seats. The Reed Senate Slush Fund Com- @mittee, created in 1926, investigated charges of heavy money spending in (Co!iflnued on r; 2, Column 5.) ITALY FEELS QUAKE WITHOUT CASUALTIES Sevcizl Walls Fall Barile—Shock Lasts About Five SCCDYPdI, By the Assoclated Press. ST b Sy 5 wons| MISSING WEDDING RING LOCATED| elrlhqulk! of about five seconds’ dura- tion was felt here at 4:25 oclock s, BY X-RAY IN GIFT FRUIT CAKE morning. No victims were reported. Soveral walls fell at the nearby town | of Barile, where one house was wrecked and several others severely damaged. Government civil engineers were rushed to Barlle immediately. Melfi, one of the centers which suf- fered the most during the earthquake of July 23, was just beginning to re- cover and to rebuild. Several slight earthshocks were feit here during the last half of 1930, but none was as heavy as that of This morning’s shock was preceded by slight tremors duflnl the night. TRIO HELD IN AUTO THEFT Baid to Admit Taking Car in Elk- ton, Md. TRENTON, N. Y. January 5 ().— ‘Three young men who police sa‘d ad- mitted stecling an autcmob'le 1--t nigh in Elkion, Md., while hi 1 king north lrom Savannah, Ga, wors ar rested toda) Thelne llk:hul Corso, 29, of Hart- oon and Johu Dugar tten of New York, were held! tmmmeuMhum h« will be turned over to Mary- w-wmn.. litics bearing on | in Town of | t to Chariie and | campaign at recent hearings, are to be questioned further. ALASKA RAIL DEFICIT LAID TO LOOSENESS Senate Committee Reports on In- vestigation of $1,213,000 Loss by U. 8. Line. | By the Assoclated Press. : “Looseness and inefficiency of con- duct” was one of the causes for the $1,213,000 deficit in the operation of the i Government-owned Alaska railroad, a special Senate committee appointed to investigate the road’s finances reported thday. The committee recommended an im- mediate increase in rates on the road from 6 to 10 cents a mile for passenger | traffic and 50 per cent for freight rafhc. It also recommended an appropria- tion of $1/00,000 for taking care of the deficiency, improvements and a study of | Alaska’s resources. | The report, submitted by Chairman Howell of the special committee, said the undeveloped n, the severe cli- matic conditions and lack of outgoing freight, as well as ineflicient operation, contributed to the deficit. | Members of the committee went to Alaska last Summer to inspect the road and its operations. . 82 KILLED IN TYPHOON Fifty Missing Since Recent Storm | in Philippines. MANILA, January 5 (#)—Reports %o- ! night indicated at least 82 persons were kil’ed and 50 missing as a result of a recent typhoon in the Central Philippine Islands. Dt | they would resist all effert to have in- prl?tm bills, deficiency appropriations | fo0d. he #Fp WASHINGTON, D. C, ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION DROUGHT AID FUND | MEASURE ADOPTED BY BOTH HOUSES Lending to Sufferers Must Await Adjustment of Differences. $15,000,000 FOR FOOD IS VOTED BY SENATE Strong Administration Objections Are Expected to Eliminate Caraway Proposal. By the Associated Press. Congress voted appropriations for | drought relief today, but Senate and House differences must be adjusted be- fore the lending to sufferers can begin. The House approved the $45,000,000 figure for seed, feed and fertilizer loans requested by the administration. The Senate not only did that but—on mo- tion of Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkansas—added $15,000,000 more, to be advanced for food purchases by by farmers whose crops were hit. No record votes were taken. ‘The bill went back to the House for action on the food loan amendment. If it refuses to accept that, as seems likely in view of strong administration objections to the principle involved, and if the Senate persists in its stand, then a conference between the two branches will be in order. Efforts are expected to be made to send the legislation to the White House as quickly as possible. C. W. Warburton, secretary of the | National Drought Relief Committee, tes- e oansWouid be. made. avaiable |93 within a week after the President signs the appropriation bill. G. O. P. Leaders to Fight. House Republican leaders announced cluded in the appropriation funds for Representative Tilson of Connecticut, the majority floor leader, said, "Of course, we cannot permit the inclusion of nsoooooo for the purchase of food.” On the other hand, Democratic lead- ers marshaled their forces to prepare to 8y the Senate action. hen m';heflluthnrlnunn m'::lme Was before ouse, Representative Gar- L the D:mocratic leader, Ber of Texss, U T, s mcvem mm from the e .‘!?)?l:& of the Appropriations Committee opposed it, but appeared willing to let it (X to conference. conf:rence committee on the ormnn\ bill to authorize the drought n. Storm Stores for Food. Senator Caraway called attention to the report that a number of hungry persons had stormed the business sec- tion of England, Ark. in a demand for food. He described Red Cross relief as inadequate, Meanwhile the National Red Cross announced it was red to take care of the situation at land and that :vzy one entitled to relief had been e Hyde Issues Statement. Secretary Myde, after a conference with John Barton Payne, Red Cross chairman, said: “It is perlec'.ly certain that the Red Crogs has the funds and the ability and the ‘organization to take care of the Judge Payne advised me the Red Cross would handle the matter and adequate relief would be tendered.” Details of the England disturbance were received here from Henry Baker, Red Cross represntative, who tele- grapted national headquarters: “Am repo! herewith that the land, A!k situation is well in hand the Red Crou extending relief, fully suj by municipal officials and community leaders. All needy appli- cants entitled to relief received relief by 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday) in an orderly, systematic manner. “Disturbance was caused by about 40 men from one section of the county (Lonoke) causing only temporary excite- ment, with no damage to property or persons.” Funds Advanced to Farmers. Dewitt Smith; assistant director of dommlc operations, said the Red Cross J:re pared to take care of any such smn on,” adding that his organization already had advanced funds to farmers in Lonoke County. Senator Caraway, discussing his bill for an increase in the drought fund to $60,000,000, said: “There has got to be more relief. { While the people are grateful for the Red Cross relief, it is wholly inadequate. | (Continued on Page 2, Column 8.) wit] Happy Prcyosal of Annapolis Doctor Ends Anguish | of Wife of Officer Stationed There. The X-ray has again proven its use- fulness. A post-Christmas story, which has | peace and joy restored to an entire family through one treatment of the X-ray administered to a fruit cake. It ‘was a few days before Christmas Gloom overshadowed the home of one of the officers stationed at the Naval Academy. The son of the family. who was expected home for the unolidays, bad just wired he was unable to leave his bus‘ness in New York. Mother and father sat silently sor- rowing. |~ “Let’s make a fruit cake »nd send it end ancther for Ethel,” ;ronosed the motier. ‘While the fist coke baked, the sec- ond w2s mized end prepared for sister Ethel, al:o uncble to ccme home for the holidays ‘The mother then washed her hands and sat down to wait until the cake was done. Suddenly just filtered in from Annapol's, tells of | came from her. “Lcok,” she cried,; holding up her hand to father, “my wedding ring is gone.”’ “I'll wager it’s in the cake,” ventured father “No; lm sure it went down th! dl’l-ln i when ied my hands,” chwfl Plumbers were brought to the house. Drains were opened and pipes were searched. To no avall—the wedding ring worn for 25 years was gone! ‘That even! four friends, all med- jcal men, dined with the couple. The story of the wedding ring was t.ld by the mother, certain it was an omen of bad luck. Quietly one of the doctors suggested: . | gated by it, and, it is said that funds struck out a similar Senate pro- | proposed “Let's X-ray the two cakes before you send them away.” The doctor who took the pictures came back with a large X-ray plete, a broad In on his face. “We have lo- el:;: ey ir ring,” he mm'r‘unced shadowy oess them ‘to ‘Llrdy little nd was shown—the €X] s ey PROHIBITION LAW LEGALLY ADOPTED, SAYS APPEAL COURT Unanimously Affirms Convic- tion of Vermont Man Ac- cused of Possession. VIEW IS CONTRARY TO CLARK DECISION Ruling Declares Supreme Court Already Has Decided Amend- ment Constitutional, By the Assoctated Press. NEW YORK, January 5.—The United States Circult Court of Appeals held today that the eighteenth amendment was constitutionally adopted. It made its ruling in & decision unanimously affirming the conviction of Louis E. ‘Thibault, of Windsor, Vermont, accused of possessing and selling two pints of ‘whisky. The appellate court thus took a con- trary view to that expressed in Newark, N. J., recently by Federal Judge William Clark, who held the eighteenth amend- ment was illegally adopted. The decision declared that the Su- preme Court already had decided that “the amendment had been lawfully proposed and ratified and had become a part of the Constitution and must be respected and given effect, the same as the other provisions of that instru- ment:” Harry B. Amey, United States attor- ney in Vermont, represented the Gov- ernment at the hearing on lppell while Selden Bacon and el F. Cohalan, who assisted in presenting the case of William Sprague before Judge Clark, also appeared for Thibault. Text of Opinion. ‘The opinion of the court, written by e Manton, sal o t is argued that “after ratification of the tenth amendment no amendment giving the National Government addi- tional power over the people of their | rights can be adopted save by the peo- ple in convention. - The eighteenth amendment was adopted by the Legis- latures of three-fourths of the several States. “The fifth article of the Constitution contemplates, by its phrase, two modes of ratification, (1) by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, and (2) by conventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or other mode of ratification _may be proposed by the Congress. But it is argued that Con- gress never selected the one appropriate o the nature of the amendment promu- the framers of the Constitution focused work on future amendments of the docuuem they were confronted by its dual function as a chln to guide the new supergovernmen “In national pmhlbnion cases the Supreme Court squarely held that the , | eighteenth amendment, prohibiting the manufacture, sale transportation, im- portation and exportation of intoxicat- ing liquors for beverage purposes, was within the power to amend as reserved by the fifth article of the Constitution; that the amendment had been lawfully and ratified and had become a part of the Constitution and must be respected and given effect the same as the fther provisions of that instru- men Ratification Method Approved. “There has been a long acquiescence and approval of the method of pro- posing and ratifying amendments as followed in the case of the eighteenth amendment. The Constitution was adopted in 1789. The first 10 amend- ments were adopted in 1791. All, even the first 10, were proposed and rati- fled in like manner to the eighteenth. Pursuant to article 5 the alternative power was vested in the people, to be exercised by a choice of members of the legislatures of the several States, or the constitutional conventions, and by the choice of representatives Congress. “If it is the will of the people to change by amendment the Constitution, the method provided in article 5 was effective even after the passage of the tenth amendment. Supreme Court cases referred to are authorative and binding upon us. It follows that the defense interposed of unlawful ratifica- tion of the eighteenth amendment is without merit. 'rhe Jjudgment of con- viction is affirmed.” Counsel for Thibault plan to carry the tase on appeal to the United States Supreme Court. DECISION DELAY SOUGHT. Counsel Supporting Clark Opinion Asks Hearing Postponed Until April 15. . By the Assoclated Press. ‘The Supreme Court was asked today to postpone until April 15 the hearing of the Government's appeal from the New Jersey decision holding the eight- eenth amendment invalid. Counsel supporting the opinion handed down by Federal Judge Clark said other engagements would prevent their ap- pearing before that date. . Frederic M. P. Pearse, as their spokes- | man, criticized the brief filed by Solic- itor General Thacher as incomplete. He sald the Government seemed to take for granted that the Supreme Court “is foreclosed from considering the points raised by us and favorably passed upon by the court below.” Pearse submitted a memorandum say- ing his side of the case would shcw that the question presented by the appeal, that of ratification of constitutional amendments by State conventions rather than by State Legislatures, had never been passed upon by the Supreme Court. He contended no previous decision of the highest court prevents it from giv- ing the question the consideration its importance demands. Pearse insisted the Clark decision was in no way interfering with enforcement of the law. There was, he declared, no good reason for the haste with which the Government was attempting to bring its appeal to hearing before the Supreme Court. ‘Hz said the prohibition amendment “was not proposed by Congress in the usual form to the Legislatures or even generally, but was, in turn, proposed ‘to the States’ for their adoption—the only instance of such a proposal. {P. 0. ROBBED AND BURNED MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jenuary 5 (#).— The post office at Millington, Tenn., a suburb of Memphis, was robbed and y. burned early 3 Postmaster Clyde Jamison found looted regic d mail sacks scattered ‘along a rail track after the fire and the belief the robbers, disa) small set fire to Dot DELAY GoING AETER '“uwm ¢ BOOTLEG PERFUME PLOT CRARGED TO 21 Jury Also Reports Attempt to Send Disinfectant Here for Making Gin. Conspiracy to violate the national i prohibition act through the transpor- | tation of “potable alcohol” is charged | two indictments reported today by the District Supreme Court grand jury against Philadelphia and Washington merchants and alleged bootleggers. The charge is made that in one case a large quantity of perfume was brought from Philadelphia to Wash- ington and sold to men. who operated a still,'and in turn sold the distilled alcohol to two alleged bootleggers, who are sald to have made synthetic gin when | and retailed the product. ‘ashington 18 barrels and deodorizer, containing 92 per cent of alcohol, which was to reach ths consumer through the same channels. After the cargo had been loaded on truclu, 1t is uponed the trucks were seized in Philadelphia. Two lndltlmenh Name 27, Involved in the alleged conspiracy to bring the disinfectant to Wi are Jacob Goldstein, who is éo lnul",hdfi:du:;hfnmfi mz}hmbem el a Kanter, Robert King, Harry Kuxhner and iwben slmplon all o! Wi n. Tvcnt named In the other Indictment des deaun: with the perfume, chlet among whom are Goldstein, Kushner, Milton Lerner, Belle Behrens, Louis F. Behrens, Carl Smith and Marion Smith. The others are charged with aiding in the alleged conspiracy. ‘The “perfume” indictment alleges the transportation of liquids xron; which alcohol was to be extracted by distilla~ tion and was.to be sold t.hrou‘h alleged bootleggers to the retail trade as syn- thetic gin. Goldstein, it is stated, pur- chased a large quantity of perfume con- taining a large percentue of alcohol and stored it at Camden, N. J., whence it was brought to Wasl n placed in a local storage plant, from whlch it is said to have been withdrawn by Kushner and Lerner, who are said to have operated a still u 3201 Eight- eenth street, accord! Assistant United States Attorney n Goldstein, who presented the cases to the d jury. From this alleged still the alcohol was sold to Belle Behrens and her hus- band Louis and to Carl Smith and his wife Marion, it is alleged, who are l\:g; posed to have used the alcohol for retail trade. Accused in Perfume Case. Those named in the “perfume"” indict- ment include: Jacob Goldstein, alias Jack Goldstein; Charles English, Harry Siegel, James Kanter, Robert Richard King; Robert Simpson, Milton Lerner, alias Milton J. Lerner, alias Jake Lerner, alias Albert Kahn, allas Harry Priedman; Harry Kushner, ‘alias H. Cus- ner, alias Ben Cushman, alias Meredith D. Palmer; Dora Kushner, alias Mrs. Ben Cushman; James Clarence Clarke, alias James P. Clark, alias Paul Clark, alias Frank Harrington, allas Frink Harrington, alias Paul Allen, alias Frank Arrington; Lila Clarke, alias Lillian Harrington, alias Lillian Engle, alias Mrs, M. Long, alias Francis Polly; Max Sklar, alias Max Singer; Carl Smith, allas Dolly Smith, alias Frank C Smith, llhl Gilbert Falcone; Marion Smith, allas Mrs. Marie Harris, alias Ethel Smith, alias Mrs. Gilbert Falcone; Hardee Wilson Barham, Belle A. Beh- rens, allas Anna B. Calhoun, alias Belle A. West, alias Daisy Gamble, sll.u Mrs. John W. Fowler, alias Mrs. art; Louis PFrederick Behrens, llil.l John Behrens, alias Bunny Behrens, alias John W. Fowler, alias E. J. Pigart: Russeli Printz, alias Russell Prince; Reginald Marion Mann, alias Reggle Mann, alias Reginald Knott; Ernest Jack Pirrone and Julius Sanders. D BOMBAY BUSSES STONED TO FORCE FULL HARTAL Disorderly Elements Mark Comple- tion of Gandhi’s Eighth Month in Prison by Violence. By the Associated Press. BOMBAY, January 5.—Crowds stoned tramcars and busses in some parts of town today in an attempt to enforce a complete Hartal or stoppage of work to mark completion of Mahatma Gandhi's eighth months in prison. Phe Hartal coinciaéd with the closing of 50 cotton mills employing 100,000 oparatives, to mark the death of Mu- hammad Al, Moslem dalente h the rouna table conference in London. alias Ralph King, alias R. King, alias|to ening Star. MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1931—-THIRTY PAGES. EATHLEEN BAXLEY, —Underwood Photo. WALSH SEEKS VOTE = (ON POWER SHAKEUP Wants Senate to Reconsider Confirming Those Who Caused 3 Vacancies. Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Mon- tana said this afternoon he would move reconsideration of the vote from the Senate confirming the nominations of the Federal power commissioners who recently declared vacant the offices heid by F. E. Bonner, secretary; Charles A. Russell, solicitor, and Willlami V. King, chief accountant, of the old power commission. Senator Walsh is recorded in favor of the confirmation of Dr. George Otis Smith, whose nomination as chairman of the commission was confirmed, and of Commissioners Draper and Garsaud. These three members of the commission acted to declare the positions of Bon- ner, Russell and King vacant. Progressives Are Aroused. ‘The elimination of Russell and King aroused progressive Senators on both sides ot the chamber, who insist that both of these officers of the Power Com- mission have stood for the public against the so-called power trust. Senator Walsh’s motion to reconsider must be accompanied by a resolution requesting President Hoover to return the Senate the nomination of the power commissioners. A vote on such a resolution under the rules must be decided without debate. Senator Walsh may make a statement to the Senate, however, regarding the power com ers before he sub- mits this resolution for a vote. First Meeting Held. The complete personnel of the Com- mission met in executive session shortly before noon today and after nearly an hour given over to discussion of organi- zation details, adjourned until tomorrow. Chairman George Otis Smith of Maine ) | described the meeting as one given over wholly to consideration of routine. e commission' today had before it I-ppueltlanl for permanent employ- ment of 15 of the 35 members of the personnel of the old commission who were notified on December 22 that their employment would be terminated. At that time they were given temporary positions for 30 days. None of the ap- plications before the commission today was for the five important executive posts on the power board. Sunday’s Cire ®) Means Associated BODY OF WOMAN FOUND IN' CANAL | Identified as That of Miss Kathleen Baxley, For- mer Actress. The body of Miss Kathleen Baxley, 28-year-old former vaudeville dancer, was taken from a millrace trap of & ‘water-power plant on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal directly beneath the first of the Key Bridge this morning. e was identifed by two police women. Partial identification of the body was effected when Mrs. James Coleman of Foxhall Village and Mrs. J. C. ton of 1808 Connecticut wrents de- scribed the clothing worn by Miss Baxley when she disappeared Novemier 29. The apparel uluad exactly with that on the body taken from the canal. Baldwin of the Evangeline Hotel, where Miss Baxley lived some mmvhmambuy.mtmnn- was she. Ray Stevenson, an opera 1 D. C. Paper Mili, discovered the floating in the icy water grill through which water flows into the turbines of the power plant of the concern and the Crystal Ice Co. mt!umuw before 8 o'clock. Beca An hour before Stevenson hupam the trap, which is designed to catch debris before it strikes the blades of the power plant wheels, Paul Preston, an employe or the paper company, a discarded Christmas tree from the same grill. He sald he saw n else which resembled the gruesome of an hour later. When taken from the water the woman’s body was clothed in a blue dress with a red-figured border at the neck. Although she wore stocl there were no shoes found on her feet. The body was in an excellent state of preservation. RULING ON RADIO VALIDITY DECLINED Questions Whether Broadcast Sta- tions Have Property Right in Air Not in Proper Form. By the Assoclated Press. ‘The Supreme Court today declined to pass on the validity of the law under which the Radio Commission operates. ‘The controversy reached the court in questions submitted by the Circuit Court of o‘gpelh and involved whether radio casting stations had a property right to the air. Justice Roberts had repeatedly refused to answer the questions regarding the validity of the radio act because they were not presented in proper form. The commission required Clinton R. White to reduce the power of Station WCRW, at Chicago, and refused to re- new the licenses of Stations WMBB snd WOK, the former &t Chicago and the latter at Homewood, near Chicago. ‘The owners of the stations challenged zhe validity of the radio act and c! any rights to the air, which they { could be taken from them only by Compensation. Four Missing on Fishing Smack. MEXICO CITY, January 5 (®).—A report from Progreso, Yucatan, to the department of interior today said the fishing smack Leandra II, with a crew of four, was thought lost. The boat put to Sea December 20 on a fishing expedition, and it is believed was lost in a heavy storm December 22. Entering through a side window be- lieved to have been left unlocked, yegg- men last night smashed the new safe of the National City Christian Church and made off with $200 in cath and tsofl in checks from yesterday's eollec- Mur literally pounding the safe '.o pleces with a sledge hammer, which they left in r.m church, the intruders carefully mopped the remainrs of the strong ::x‘ to remove possible finger- men demonstrated they were n of se- YEGGMEN CRACK CHURCH SAFE, GET $200 IN CASH, $500 IN CHECKS is stored by the janitor and then got the necessary water from a small ante room some distance away. The robbers might have been less successful but for the fact that church officials, when closing the building last night, nc[lected to lock the inner com- partment of the safe, where the mon was stcred. Comequenuy the yegg- men hnd the outer door. ed safe scovered at 8 o' clock Ernest & N i and as fast as the papers are printed. Saturday’s Circulation, 112,142 ulation, 120,214 ———n TWO CENTS. LIMERICK SUSPECT | SEIZED BY POLICE IN PENNSYLVANIA Greek Who Left Here Wed- nesday Night Said to Have Talked of “Murder.” Press. ROVER’S OFFICE TO GET EVIDENCE FROM SHELBY Detectives Interested in Reported Quarrel of @irl and Jealous Suitor Christmas Day. ‘While police today sought several new suspects in addition to the 18 men al- ready examined in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Beulah Limerick, Sergt. Thomas Sweeney of the homicide squad was on his way to Bed- ford, Pa., to return a men under arrest there, a Greek, who described himself as Paul Loskaris. There is no information, however, that Loskaris was acquainted with the dead girl. He left Washington by train for Philadelphia Wednesdsy night, about the time the death bullet was dis- covered in the girl's brain, and then mok a bul for Bedlord. in Bedford l-hlt mhm Anqulred o‘ them en route if there were officers of the law in the mur pllu Informed there were, the said Loskas ris hurriedly left mmlnmenlmuuuutdm Said to Have Professed Interest. Bedford authorities later arrested Which he seemed to “wanted for.” P l.n! The evidence lormation col- lected by the homicide squad, m‘fl hrly that huruu on Policeman Robert F. Langdon of Nfl. 5 m now held for :nvunnum shooting, will be trict af wished to let an trict attorney's eue mfimh lnu‘ot.herm from the tery in m ceme Oak Grove to whlchuluuuy&keuboflywumm l.n.l;?c’?h'sh.gklm story. i o que ed at length in following a man w! cl.me out ol :.:: fl’l all-night lunch tunfih and East Tikea e propmietor 0 hxl:‘guonp:ud he : was investigating a report of disol :onduhn:d at the house - mund “"53 come ouf urchase whisky and would return. i » returned to !h! Eighteenth street ad- dress when informed the girl was ill ::g :’n present when the ambulance Shined Light Into Room. Langdon went back to his beat, g flashlight into the girl's mom seeing her lying in bed henu'h he covers as if asleep. smplclcm. Langdon sald, he went away. On Wednesday night Langdon found an_exploded shell in a coffee cup and a .22 caliber bullet em- bedded in the flwl’ beneath the cot where the girl had lain. When two Srtived Langdon heiped them ey the v el em bullet from the planking. o Shelby said that when he and nmn bers of the ham‘clde squad _exam! the furnishings lound an.ly 8 llncle exploded shell, pi it off the floor near the bed. He said, however, was enough coffee in one of the cu to have covered the second shell and that he did not pour out thc ilquid Exploded by Same Gun. A bullet taken from the girl's t.he other tound by wfl!n“:flk 0 shells were turned over w Ca) .Yohn Mm of No. 10 National City Christian Strong-Box Smashed With g:fllfln m"&h two 25-‘;&" Sledge and Fingerprints Removed. e thlt:d‘at‘ln‘l.nmf{h o 'thm ll.d'l Pl either of Fuos. & bullef In t lound c-m !rom one of the Langdon’s wife huuwd yesterday he TSRy amied + rmer ot ‘apt. Kel a . “y Central one of the ambnnlu" for question No lme B:Inff‘fl to have t” to the