Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 221, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 January 1920 — Page 19

FT. HARRISON STORY SCORED ' BY COL HATCH Says Place No “Madhouse” and No $10,800,000 Trucks Are Rotting. PRINTED IN CLEVELAND Col. Everard E. Hatch, commander at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, today emphatically denied that. “$10,800,000 worth of trucks are rotting" at the fort and that the "fort is a madhouse.” The colonel’s denial followed the publication of such- statements in a Cleveland newspaper in the form of a dispatch under a Ft. Harrison date line. “The article,” declared Col. Hatch, “is incorrect, misleading and essentially ,false.” PROPAGANDA SEEN BY COMMANDER. Col. Hatch, in his statement, brought out these points: 1. That the article savors of propaganda against government officials in order to create dissatisfaction among classes “who are without opportunity to know the truth.’’ 2. Indianapolis was selected for the storing of the trucks because of Us splendid geographical and railway location. 3. Etry -voter vehicle belonging to the government was In storage by the middle of December, after months of hard work. 4. The cost to the Tnited States of watching or guarding these trucks Is ’'essontially nothing.” Col. Hatch in his statement, said examination of the work at the fort Is InTitSfd. His statement follows: “Our country, before the world war, during ita progress, and since Its close, has been cursed by the propaganda of German agent* and sympathizers, as well as by that of lawless elements—the I. W. W.'u and auarehisrts. This propaganda ha* frequently taken the form of slander again si government officials, in order to ersat dissatisfaction .among (classes who arc without opportunity to know the truth. Honest Americans are entitled to know the exact conditions that exist at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. It is not true, as stated, that ’2,700 trucks are rotting' or that ‘the cost of watching those truck* is at least four times their value.' CAPTAIN MISNAMED AND MISQUOTED. “There is no ‘Capt. T. T. King,* quarteripaster, at this station. There is a Capt. W. S. King. He has uot been correctly quoted. No one has ever sought information from any one at this post capable of giving it correctly. The following are the facts relative to trucks: ’ “Because of its geographical and railway location, and of the large government reservation, Indianapolis was naturally selected to receive thousands of motor vehicles, for protection and care, from all over the central United States, from temporary camps and depots which were abandoned, from time to time, after the armistice. In the beginning there were po storehouses for their accommodation, but immediately the work of constructing inexpensive sheds was commenced. These vehicles, under the exigencies of the service, arrived much faster than sheds could be completed. They were parked, necessarily, in the open, but were blocked up from tires and springs, and the engines flushed with heavy'oil. In August, when I arrived at this station, the government bad approximately 9.000 .of such vehicles—about 4,000 of which Lwere without shelter. Application for Slchnrity to construct additionil sheds liilkitorage was made and the Importance earnestly urged. Authority for Vmh construction was received in due I course. More time was consumed in construction than ordinarily should have been, because of difficulty in procuring labor, but by the middle of December pheds were completed and every motor vehicle belonging to the government was In storage. This condition exists now. STORED VEHICLES CAREFULLY PROTECTED. “Excepting a few vehicles turned over and awaiting shipment on the railroads, every motor vehicle at this station is under cover with all weight blocked off from tires and springs, engines thoroughly flushgd with oil and motors turned over oncp a month. They now number about 5.000. They are In perfect condition and ar° not deteriorating. In confirmation of these statements. T cite Mr. LeMaster, assistant to the highway commissioner of the state of Indiana, who was at this post today arranging for taking over certain trucks under orders; and who observed the condition of about thirty trucks being turned over to the department of agriculture. Excepting for occasional abrasion of paint, he stated to the motor transport, officer, First Lieutenant John H. Thomag, ‘these cars are in first-class condition, and essentially eqaul to what they were when first taken from the factory—motor, differentials and transmission perfect.’ “Neither Capt. King, quartermaster, nor any one at this post has anything to do with selling cars. Cars have not been sold, and are not being sold, because of orders from the war depart-

Detroit Vapor Oil Stove For Sale by ’ftoosierCUiUitiim to. 443-445 East Washington Street. Tr Indianapolis Public Schools E. U. GRAFF, finperlatendent. li* C. LOWELL, Director es Voottloni] Edncmtlon. Free Public Evening Schools SECOND TERM NOW OPEN ~ At j Manual Training High School. F feigners’ House. Arsenal Technical Schools. Slover an Home Association. Schools Nos. 8,9, 12. 41, 51, 52, 55, 17 23, 24, 26, 42, 63, 64. Classes In English for foreigners Common school branches In the Elementary Schools. High School subjects In both High Schools. Vocational Trades and Home Economic* classes la High Schools and several elementary buildings. This Is Your Opportunity to LEARN MORE TO EARN MORE Old classes continued and new classes started the second term. Classes in other subjects started if fifteen people apply. High School classes on Monday, Tuesdav, Thursday and Friday, 7:30 to 9:30. Elementary classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 to 9:00. ENROLL EARLY AT THE SCHOOL BUILDINGS

—— THIEF B’WARE! Fair Ladles Will Vamp You If You Don’t Watch Out. LOOKIT NEW YORK! By LORRY A. JACOBS. NEW YORK. Jan. 23.—it is becoming exceedingly unhealthy along Broadway for the well-known holdup man. Time was when almost any aspiring young crook might step into a bank, or , theater, or hotel on Broadway, simply ! say, “Hold up your hands” and a sum | of $5,000 to SIO,OOO would be handed to him. Whereupon he would go out and buy himself a meal, or a theater ticket, !or a pair of shoes. But those days are no more. A few days ago, an aspiring young man tried the Jesse James act at a delicaj tessen store on upper Broadway. HerI 1 man Weinstein, the proprietor, couldn’t j see it that way and promptly threw a 1 spray of mustard into the amateur J. ij.’s eyes. Exit into arms of a police- | man. : Another one who had been reading ficj tion about “Thieves in the Night’ - eni tered the home of one of Brooklyn’s best ; known pressmen. The trouble was that I he allowed the well-known pressmen to ! find him there. Exit via the frying pan i knockout route. And still another entered the Man | hattan Savings bank. Broadway and Bleeker streets, and demanded $5,000 from the teller, David Sands. Immediately there ensued a fusillade of bullets from employes of the bank who have been in stnicted to carry revolvers and have been target practicing In the basement. None of the bullets hit James Stratton, the wonld.be bandit, but the noise of them called a policeman. Exit via Black. Martab. And now comes the admission of a Fifth avenue modiste that she has given instructions to her young ladies that If a robber comes in they are to vamp tbeir | vampingest and thus divert his attention, i Tt is a hard matter to determine whether |or not the announcement is intended as Ia warning or an invitation, but it seems | likely to succeed anyway. I All of which proves that waiters, the- ■ atrieal men, landlords, coal men. groj cers. etc., should be content to stick to I tbeir present methods.

merit at Washington. Orders hare been given for transfers of trunks of highway commissioners of different states, to the department of agriculture, the posttiffice department and to other military stations throughout the country, for use in the service. ‘‘There are no secrets at this post: everything is open and above board, and the fullest publicity is welcomed. Inspections are Invited by any fair-minded man or group of men. We would welcome a visit from a committee of representative business men who would be received with the utmost courtesy, aim every opportunity afforded them to investigate the condition of government trucks or any army property. Visits from state or city officials, members of chamber of commerce, or newspaper reimrters, would be especially welcomed, 'n order that the exact truth may be known. ‘The cost to the United States of watching or guarding these trucks is essentially nothing. It is being done by the enlisted men of tbe garrison, in connection with tbelr instruction and training. The garrison at present is comparatively small, numbering a little more than 500 enlisted men. Systematic instruction and training is In progress, including strictly military training, educational and vocational training and recreation. About ISO soldiers are receiving instruction in the educational and vocational training, with classes in the automotive, building and business departments, and in the basic courses of educational training, arranged according to the common school courses of Indiana. We have excellent and experienced Instructors. Ray C. Miller, an expert automobile mechanic, in charge of the automotive department: .1. W. Teeters of Purdue university: Charles P. Somers, recently a lieutenant in the army, and other thoroughly competent tenchers are in charge, under the super, vision of the commanding officer and the education and recreation officer. Examination and Investigation of this work is invited. Tt is a work of creating disciplined soldiers and good citizens.”

PLAN ARK FOR WIVES OF REDS Families of Deported Russians to Be Sent to Them. WASHINGTON. Jan. 23.—A sister ship to the Buford, otherwise known as the "soviet ark,” may shortly be given clearance papers, it was learned today, to carry back to Russia wives and children of Russians arrested and deported as reds. The women's emergency committee, composed of Mrs. Willard Straight, Mrs. Vanderlip and other wealthy New York women, has raised a fund for the purpose of sending a relief ship, carrying medicine and milk, to the needy children of Petrograd and Moscow. After conferences with official* here, its representatives were told that nothing would be put in the way of the ship sailing. The committee then asked if several hundred destitute Russian women and children, now in its charge in this country, might return to Russia aboard the relief ship and was told that passports would be granted if the committee so desired. The committee, it is understood, will pay the expenses of chartering the ship and for the supplies yvhich it will carry. Union of Factions in China Imminent HONOLULU, Jan. 23.—Unification *of the north and south factions in China is Imminent, according to cable advices received here from Canton, via Shanghai, by the Hon Men 80, a Chinese language newspaper. The Canton dispatch reported that the revolutionary government at Nanking, south China, bad in dleated its readiness to uuite with the Peking government. OPEN RAILWAY SOON. ROME. Jon. 23. —The Petrograd-Reval railway probably will be opened within a lew- days, following the expected peace between Esthonia and soviet Russia, a Dorpat dispatch to the Chronicle said today. PROBE LOGANS PORT WRECK. LOGANSPORT, Ind., Jan. 23,—Officials have started investigating today to de the cause of the wreck here yesterday iu which r.oss Landis, freight conductor, lost bis life.

mUBr Special for former price—Bs pairs in this i lot—two different styles. Men’s Blaek Army Blucher, sizes (i to 11, widths (\ D and E. Men’s Gunmetal English last, sizes 6 to 11, widths B, C and D. Our lowest previous prifce of these shoes was $5.95. To Effect Quick Selling 0P 3 A r The shoes in this lot of seventy pairs have f|O lfc®X # been reduced in price, consisting of men s • B full English last, in mahogany and gun A MB metal. A shoe desimblo for either street or dress wear. Men’s vici kid blucher, sizes n to 11, widths C, D and E; stock broken; not every size in all styles. Jr V. 1 ■- School Shoes for Boys / ®Y\! N Excellent Value /V jg* This lot consists of 65 pairs of ( school shoes for hoys. Gunmetal L blucher on English last. Sizes $3.45 Hurst’s Shoes will reduce your shoe bill. But a pair ol these shoes on your boy today. —— X, fit A Remarkable Value jk $W A good, durable shoe for a small boy; two |v styles, gunmetal blucher and English last; ■ sizes 9 to 2; 58 pairs only in this lot. The ' W _ price is a sure indication that they will move Mrnff* rapidly. Our advice is shop early so ns not ■■■l to be' disappointed—for these are really excellent values. \ i V J ♦ / First Quality Rubbers Men's Ladies’ Boys' $1.15 85c 65c XJv Z V z HURST & CO. I The Big Department Store, Penn, and Ga. Sts. A Good Place to Buy EVERYTHING Shoes, Dry Goods. Hardware, Auto Accessories, Electrical, Furniture, Groceries, Implements, Feed and Seeds. cv -

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, ID2U.

SLAYING OF FIVE BY HOOSIER LAID TO LOVE FOR SON FT. WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 23.—Recovering from the shock of the terrible trag,edy, the little town of Harlan, fifteen miles east of here, Is today endeavoring to fix the real cause of William Spindler, “2, for killing bis son, Christ Spindler, the latter’s wife and their three smalt children. Lying side by side, the three little ones presented a sad rpectaclo in a local morgue while their parents and their grandfither were laid out in other parts of the establishment. Stories today attribute the deed of the retired farmer to the fact that he was crazed by the belief that the son he killed was suffering from an incurable kidney disorder Funeral services for the six dead of the Spindler family are expetced to be held Sunday Alleged Embezzler Former Indiana Man Special to The Times. LOG AN S POIIT, Ind., Jan. 23.—The alleged swindler being held at Miami. Fla., giving his name as J. L. Darlington, has been recognized as a former local stock salesman who worked here, under the name of English, the police claim. The man giving his name as English to the Florida officials has not been Identified. The identification of the one man was made through pictures received here. The two men are held as the senders of the fake telegrams through which they re ceived $1,509 from local persons. ‘Mute’ Says ‘Oh Hell’ When Given 30 Days NEW TORK. Jam 23.—George Gibson j can be a deaf mute when it's handy, but : when it complicates police court pro- I ceedings he'd rather use ‘'English.” Posing as a mute he got thirty days when he blurted out “Oh, hell." PRINTER BECOMES PROFESSOR. LOGANSPORT, Ind., .Tan. 23. Orlando | J. Jay, foreman of the Logausport j Tribune composing room, has resigned j to accept a position as instructor of printing in the Anderson high school, j Jay will take up his new duties Jan. 28.

t and Misses *2s ands 3o Garments that reflect Sale Price jf ' 4E ''*’fg at cl remarkable price. The remarkable price is a result of an opportune trip to eastern markets when several makers, rushed with spring plaus, were desirous of disposing of all their winter stocks. 2\| j We bought them—at tremendous savings—which is passed to patrons. AJj / The coats are all new, of good quality worthy as to workmanship and design. Broadcloth Coats Wool Heather Silvertont Coats Kersey Coats Polo Cloth Coats Jersey Coats Velour Coats Duo tone Coats Trimmed with Kit Coney, Beaver Plush, Seal Plush, French Coney, Self Materials. Submarine collars Pouch pockets COLORS INCLUDE— Two-in-one collars Patch pockets Beaver brown Reindeer Tan Burgundy Black Russian green Shawl collars Side pockets Havana brown Heather Taupe Pekin blue Navy Two-toned, etc. Regular $25 and S3O Coats, sale price, $14.98

——- —— l S' Wonder Hats for Women and Mi ties for Spring sLt‘" tQ 7Q Price I We take pleasure In announcing new spring models which have just arrived and which are offered at the same wonderful price—the hats are I wonders in fact as well as in name and do credit to our poli”v of inimitable value-giv-i ing which prevails throughout the Basement Store. There are charming and individual models of all satin, satin and straw combinations, straw with Georgette facings, satin and fur, and the new Batavia cloth hats, all the season’s most wanted styles, shapes and colors are presented, always $3.79 il —L ...Jj

Boys’Winter SUITS Q w vt,r *q 75 <.si„o r, to 16 Yrs.) %tF • • Z / / Suits of excellent wearing I V_pj„ dark materials in all the new ' rz pi winter models, well made, per- r / j If, feet fitting, each suit has two .1 J) / j / pairs of full lined pants, spe- ! ill cial 89.75 | \~|T_ CHILDREN’S OVERCOATS, 1 sizes 3 to 6 years, new winter models, of all wool materials, well fipsil made, full cut and lined, up to * . • $12.50 qualities 96.98 Wjm BOYS’ BLOUSES, sizes 6 to 16 years, light and dark colors, plain ' JI 1 white and blue chambray. full cut, ~~ M LITTLE BOYS’ SUITS, sizes 4 to 7 years, of dark woolen mixextra white washable collar, straight pants, $7.00 quality , 9-4.98

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New DRESSES For Women and Misses $25 ami S3O Si *75 Qualities- Ml § Dresses which have just arrived and dresses taken from our regular higher priced stocks— Siik dresses and wool dresses—all new and appealing in material and design— Individuality is a notable feature of the dresses—there are only a few of each kind. Dresses of —Messalines —Wool Paulettes •—Satins —Serges —Georgettes —Velours, etc. Colors Include -—Myrtle —League blue —Black Reindeer —Marine blue —Taupe „ . —Havana brown —Silver —Beaver brown —Burgundy Beige —Plum —Copper —Navy —Leather —Fawn. $25.00 and $30.00 qualities $16.75

UNBLEACHED SHEETING, for single beds: smooth, even thread, bleaches nicely, frr\ _ yard OVJC UNBLEACHED SHEETING, 2!4 yards wide, fine even thread, best standard make; S!* 1 75c PILLOW’ TUBING, 42 inches wide, heavy round thread, wears nicely; prQ _ special, yard CJ i/C

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SHIRTS FOR MEN, sizes 14 tc 16%, of neat striped percales. soft turn-back cuffs, up to -j \ Q $1.95 qualities.. 1.1 O UNION SUITS FOR MEN. sizes 3S to 44, heavy fleece lined, silk taped. $2.50 and $2.00 quali- £ \ /? JT ties tj) 1. OO UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS FOR MEN, heavy fleece lined, ribbed, ecru color, SI.OO and $1.25 qualities, r7Q garment lu\j KNITTED TIES FOR MEN, plain colors.'vertical stripes, or fancy cross stripes, 65c A quality QxJC

BLEACHED SHEETS. 81x90 inches, of standard seamless sheeting; regular ?w 25qu “' $1.98 BLEACHED PILLOW r - CASES. of soft thread muslin. nicely hemmed — Size 36x36 inches, each. 35 C Size 42x36 inches, each. 49<^ BLANKETS, heavy weight, firmly woven, soft and fluffy; gray, white or tan, w ith' neat color stripe borders—--66x80 inches, pair, $3.49 68x80 inches, pair, $3.98 72x80 inches, pair, $4.49

Clearance of SUITS For Women and Misses S3O. $35 and Si d*7S S4O Qualities B Tjf The suits in this clearance are so new - that they resemble in fashion, fabric and colorings the new arrivals for spring. Suits of —Velours 4 —Poplins —Diagonals —Serges —Herringbone weaves —Mixtures * The Colors Include —Navy —Havana brown —Black —Mixtures —Pekin blue, etc. —Braid trimmed —Semi-fitted, with silk darts —Silk and satin lined —Three-in-one collars —Patch pockets —Side pockets S3O, $35 and S4O qualities, $19.75

GUARANTEED HOSE FOR MEN, "Everyday” brand, six pairs guaranted to wear sLx months, heels and toes made of the best tested double twisted cotton yarns; black, tan. gray, white or navy; sizes 9% to 12, our regular price—--6 Pairs for $1.29

Traveling Bags and Suit Cases TRAVELING BAGS, 18inch. of black cowhide, walru3 grain, sewed leather corners, solid leather handle, good grade lift catches and locks, assorted linings. A r\pr Special tp’Gc. VO FIBER SUITCASES. 24 or 26-inch, black or brown; straps all around, steel reinforced, riveted corners and ends, good grade locks and catches. No exchanges or refunds — $3.00 qua1ity....51.97 $4.00 quality $2.97

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