Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 229, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 February 1920 — Page 7

BUILDING IN CITY TAKES ON RENEWED LIFE Shortage of Homes and High Rent Problem Is Attacked With Vigor. BIG JUMP IN PERMITS Indianapolis has begun to solve the house shortage problem and high rents by starting out the year with a great building boom. The January report of the city inspector, made public today, shows that building permits, representing $1,375,205 in valuation, were issued last month In contrast to a total valuation of $219,216 issued in January, 1918. This January’s valuation is 625 per cent greater than a year ago. In a government report issued today at Washington, D. C., explaining high rentals and dwelling house shortage in the larger cities of the country, Indianapolis is listed as experiencing an increase in rentals from 35 to 50 per cent, due to the shortage of dwelling houses. NOT AS BAD AS IN OTHER CITIES. The Indianapolis dwelling house shortage is reported in the government report as not .being as acute as in other Indiana cities, such as in Lafayette and Muncie. The Washington report shows the house shortage at South Bend, Ind., is acute because of the great industrial growth of that city during the last three years. Plans for this year call for the building of 1,500 dwellings this year at South Bend as compared to the 500 homes built there last year. The housing conditions at Lafayette and Muncie, ind.. are similar in that there is a decided shortage and that rentals are 20 per cent’ higher. No dwelling houses or apartments are reported available there in the Washington report. SITUATION IN TERRE HAUTE. Terre Haute reports the building situation as about 75 per cent normal, with rentals about 10 per cent higher than pre-war times. , Ft. Wayne reports an actual shortage of 1,000 homes, with rentals 20 to 25 per cent higher. Hammond Is also listed among the cities having a shortage of homes, with rentals recently increased 15 per cent, which makes the advance about 35 per cent over pre-war times. J. C. Hays of the city building inspector's office, Reported that fireproof building permits, estimated in valuation at $764,000, were issued last month. This indicates, it was pointed out, that real estate men appear to be confident that the present high level of building permits will continue for some time. TENEMENT HOUSES ARE NEEDED BADLY. One of the disquieting features of the .January building report is that no perm’ts were issued for the erection of tenement houses which are said to be so badly needed to meet the reported house shortage here. Last month's permits, aggregating $153,900 in valuation, were issued for the building of frame dwellings. There is every indication that Indianapolis will experience a busy year in the construction of dwellings as well as business structures.

SHANK ASSAILS MAYOR IN TALK <Continued From Page One.) ns they are cast,’’ he said. “It matters not whether we vote or not if there 1 are ••rooks and thieves about who throw thorn away and substitute others. “When a man thinks he is greater than bis party he is riding for a fal'.. Mayor Beil was wrong when he chose ills hand-picked o o unty candidates. Should not certain other persons profit by his history? SOME WHO GO TP DESPISE THE LADDDER. “Some people who have risen to lofty places despise the ladder by which they have risen. They are willing to do nothing for those who helped them suc- • eed." Mr. Haskett made a short statement, in which he said he favors letting the l , “ople rule and that he opposes handpicked candidates and organizations. Mr. Reilly expressed himself as being opposed to a handpicked ticket. “Such an organization as the Jewett organization brings ruin to Itself and to the party." he said. “It is my right to bo for or against any candidate. We have seen it proclaimed by the head of the republican party In this city that any one opposed to him represents sin lster influences. It seemed that in the speech in which he made this statement he was anticipating the indictment which will be made against his administration. It is a good thing to have your alibi In advance.

“There is a feeling of protest against the organization in city and county. If we don’t clean our party from within we will be cleaned from without.” rrartJTENAvr governor ON STATE AFFAIRS. Lieut. Gov. Bush confined his talk to state affairs, remarking that he had nothing to do with a local fight. “I am a republican. I wont you to get that straight.” he said. “I am a republican who hates to be bossed. I will damn any man who tramples the party under foot for his own aggrandizement. We can’t point an accusing finger at President Wilson and overlook the fact that there is a more dangerous boss in onr own statehouse. "I am opposed to government by a newspaper, by one man or by appointed commissions. I have never advocated the repeal of the tax law, but T say that the horizontal increase is autocratic In nature. “The republican parly is bigger than any one man. Let us eliminate bossism, not only in Indianapolis, but in every branch of the state government. We are going to return the government to the people.” Mr. Rucker expressed some surprise at being called upon to speak, but be expressed the opinion that “there is something rotten in Denmark.” He told of his experience in city court in defending phrenologists accused of being for tune tellers, and said that Mayor Jewett and the board of public safety should consult a phrenologist. He said the republican party should have tbe same purpose in the coming primary as 'n the primary of 1914— that, they should bend all their efforts to overthrowing boss rule. Mr. Cochrane spoke in the same vein. Mr. Johnson made no strong denunciation of Jewett aLd his organization, declaring that the newly-formed organization must be not only against something, but for something. Glass to Take Seat in Senate This Week L WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Carte r Glass ■ to take a sent in the senate this week Alienator from Virginia. He will bo i Q probably today or tomorrow. F. Houston, who succeeds Glass of the treasury, will as- i new duties as soon as his new jragjipfcor, F*. T. Meredith, has taker, the |j|fSAseerotary of agriculture. Mcrcdub PwJEffiKiere yesterday.

Seeks to Raise Lowly Doughnut in Public Esteem > BB; i JULIUS SAMUELSON. “The optimist sees the doughnut while the pessimist sees the hole.” This is the theory on which Julius Samuelson, Kansas City, Mo., a disciple of the doughnut, is working to place this luscious bit of breakfast pastry on higher plane. Realizing that most everybody is interested In doughnuts, Mr. Samuelson originated the idea of having them made In full view of the public. Mr. Samuelson, having two kind grandmothers, became interested in doughnuts at a very early age. When be conceived the idea of having them made in full view of the public, a marvelous machine was iuvented which is capable of grinding out thirty-six dozen doughnuts in one and one-half minutes. MET WITH SUCCESS IN THE WEST. Having accomplished his purpose of bringing the doughnut from the kitchen to the- parlor, Mr. Samuelson looked about for anew method in which to place his product on a still'chigher plane. He went back to the ancient history of England and read of the days when Ban Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, with their following of literary satelites, were wont to gather round the flowing bowl and discuss the future of the universe over a luscious doughnut and a cup of coffee. The exponent of the doughnut then went to his favorite grandmother and procured a marvelous" recipe for baking the tempting bit of pastry. As a result a chain of doughnut and coffee shops were established in the western states and, having met with great success there, they are beginning to invade the east, two having been established in Indianapolis, one at 25 South Illinois street and another at 147 West Pennsylvania street. EARLY ENGLISH HONORED DOUGHNUTS. This final vindication of the doughnut represents years of struggle on the part of grandmothers. It is said that doughnuts were never reaily invented but just grew, making their first appearance In the early days of England. They met with such approval by the hardy Saxon folk that a holiday was set aside and dubbed doughnut day. This day fell on Shrove Tuesday and it was the custom of all good housewives to prepare a goodly store of small cakes fried In hog lard, which were dispensed bountifully to the juvenile population of the day, sometimes to the grief of youthful “tummies.” The hole was first placed in the doughnut, or rather the doughnut was first placed around the hole, by one Caot. Sanson Gregory, Sailors' Snug Harbor, Hough's Neck, Mass. Capt. Gregory, being a mariner and ships cook of note, made this wonderful Invention in 1847. He explained that it occurred after he bad punctured some ship biscuits in order to relieve them from a certain weighty sogginess. BECAME POPULAR DURING THE WAR. Doughnuts then struggled along until the outbreak of the past world war when they were used effectively 3* ammunition against the German bordps by the Salvation Army. This brought them into popular favor, especially among those men who took part In the big adventure “over there.” Prohibition also added an Impetus to she rise of the doughnut, having abolished the favorite haunts cf convivial folk and so we find the old coffee house of a better day returning to popular favor, with the doughnut tbe favorite entree on the menu and good French drip coffee as a wash.

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INCREASE SEEN IN AMERICA’S FOREIGN TRADE Secretary of Commerce Thinks Europe Will Buy Heavily From U. S. CONDITIONS ON CHANGE WASHINGTON", Feb. 2.—Europe, always Uncle Sam s best customer, taking considerably more than one-half of our exports, will draw upon us heaviest in the next few’ years for raw materials aud foodstuffs, Secretary of Commerce Alexander said in discussing the foreign trade outlook. Secretary Alexander believes that present conditions of depredated exchange rates for our dollar continue for anv length of time —which probably will happen until tbe trade balance is more nearly normal-Europe's purchases from American dealers may be restricted t those necessities which can not be obtained elsewhere. „ „ The warning is held out by tbe com meree director, however, that Amer ‘<L an business interests should not per themselves to be unmindful of the tic strides expected to be made by Europeans in competition with us as soon as tbev are ou their feet and have brought their manufacturing output up ;

again to normal. EUROPEAN COUNTRIES FORMIDABLE RIVALS. “As soon as the highly-developed manufacturing countries— England, France Belgium and possibly Germany-are again able to produce manufactured goods for export they may be in a posL fion to underbid us. so far as European and adjacent countries are concerned, Mr. Alexander said. , . One of the most encouraging features of America's \ export trade, in Sccretarv Alexander's opinion, is the continued expension in recent years of our trade with South American, far-eastern and other countries, whose manufacturing interests are not yet highly developed. “Our more promising possibilities for extending onr export trade would seem to lie in this direction,” Mr. Alexander stated. “Exchange of our manufactures for their raw materials and tropical food products should result In lasting and profitable trade. “It Is evident that the increased shipments to Europe of raw materials and foodstuffs are not due to superior salesmanship or special inducements In competition with other exporting countries, but are a result of the strong demand in Europe for commodlltles indispensable for reconstruction work. ONLY AMERICAN PRODUCTION SUFFICIENT. “Europe knows these goods are obtainable in sufficient quantities only In America and are bought here with the price a secondary consideration, especially if satisfactory credit terms are made. “So far expansion of our exports to Europe has been mostly with neutral and allied countries. Their need of supplies is fully as pressing as In the centra! countries, but owing to unsettled internal condition It has taken longer to arrange for re-establishment of trade connections.” As soon as the United States enters a state of peace with Germany and other central countries with which we were at war It was Secretary Alexander's prediction that trade with those countries will begin to jump forward. Trade with the central countries not only will expand, Secretary Alexander says, but be looks for this trade to some extent to take the place of goods now shipped to neutral and allied countries, when their urgent needs shall have been supplied. Secretary Alexander said he confidently expected exports would have a tendency to continue for some time near their present high level, notwithstanding adverse exchange rates, if private firms can find the means of carrying long-ttrue credits. Secretary Alexander Is not an alarmist over the prospect of mounting itn ports hurting our trade situation. “Larger imports,’’ said he, "especially so far as they tend to relieve the foreign exchange situation, have a beneficial effect upon our fo-eign trade as a whole. Analysis of the character of goods forming this increase shows that practically the entLre gain is in the lm ports of foodstuffs and crude materials.’" Before the war our favorable trade balance with Europe on the merchandise account approximated $500,000,000 H year, to a great extent offest by the invisible balance of trade of Interest, ocean frelghf, tourist, Immigrant and other remittance:;. The American merchandise trade balance with Europe In the last five years has mounted to the stupendous total of $16,000,000,000. About $10,000,000,000 of this Is covered by allied government obligations, while the balance of $6,000,000,000 apparently is being financed on private 1 accounts.

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PARIS, Feb. 2.—The above remarkable and historic picture was snapped during the first meeting of the league of nations in the clockroom of the French foreign

OBITUARY Burns Prove Fatal to Pioneer Citizen James ,T. Beechler, 75, is dead of burns suffered when he feet on a stove at his home, 1402 Columbia avenue. He died at the Deaconess hospital yesterday. The accident which cost his life happened Friday. Mr, Beechler was a pioneer of Indianapolis, having lived In the city virtually nil his life. He was a son of Joseph Beechler, who operated thp first soap factory in the city, on the present sits of the West Washington street car barns He was a corporal in the Seventeenth battery of light artillery, an Indianapolis unit in the Civil war. Tbe deceased is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Mary Smith, 1607 Wilcox street; Mrs. Alice Bla.kie and Mrs. Andrew Burnside. 1702 East Tenth stree*Mrs. Anna Miller, 040 North Oriental street, and Mrs. Elizabeth Herr of Johnson county, and a half brother, John 11. Smith. 2314 North Rural street. Fu nera! services will Wh held tomorrow afternoon at the home of a niece. Miss Marguerite Deer, 1115 Newman street. Rev. Clayton C. Cohn, pastor of th First United Brethren church, will be in charge. Burial will be at Crown Hilt. Local Rail Pioneer Expires in Nevada LeGrand Cannon, a pioneer railroad man of Indiana, is dead in Ely, Xev., according to a dispatch received here today. For several years he has been vice president and general manager of the Nevada Northern railway. When In Indianapolis ho was secretary of the old Indianapolis, Peru A. Chicago railway, now a Lake Erie division. The widow, one son, John Talbott Cannon, of this city; a sister, Harriet Cannon, and two brothers, W. T. Cannon of Indianapolis and Charles H. Cannon of Denver, Colo., survive. Mrs. Bertha Meyer Called by Death Mrs. Bertha Meyer, 27, wife of Harry Earl Meyer, 1818 Ludlow avenue, died Sunday. Funeral services will he held from the residence at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. Burial will bo In Crown Hill cemetery. Brunettes Beat Blondes in Test LONDON", Feb. 2.—Despite columns of printed matter from interested or biased readers, neither the Dally Mail nor the London Dailyi Express has been able to determine the momentous question whether dark girls—the girls with dark hnir and eyes—are more brainy than fair ones. Charles Garvice, the novelist, after dr llvering himself of tills opinion, took shelter. “Mosts of my heroines are dark. 1 think dark girls are quicker In the ‘up take.’ That does not mean the brunette will always beat the blonde in the long run. Her greater quickness may cause her to jump at wront, conclusions, which her cooler fair sister may avoid, 1 think a fair girl is able to sustain a note—play a part longer and better than a dark one.”

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Cleveland Man Held in Double Slaying CLEVELAND, Feb. 2.—A Cleveland man was under arrest here today in connection with the slaying of Frank Ulizzn, Buffalo, and Salvator Russo, New York artist, on the outskirts of Cleveland lost week. Police said this man sent a telegram which lured the pair to the scene of the killing. Local officials were convinced blackhanders were responsible.

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Lord Curzon, England; Leon Bourgeois, new president of the French senate and permanent chairman of the league of nations; Ferraris of Italy; Paul Mliymans. Belgium, and Guinones de Lion Spain.

Confiscated Autos to Be Sold by U. S. MUSKOGEE, Okla., Feb. 2.—About fifty automobiles confiscated by the government will be sold here within the next two months. Tbe cars ’were formerly the property of whisky runners who ventured once too often over the Oklahoma state line with a cargo of “wet” goods aboard. Almost every type of ehr from Fords . to Pierce-Arrows is included in the lot. j

Two Millions Left by “Informal Will” DENVER, Feb. 2.—An estate valued at $2,000,000 was disposed of in the briefest and most informal document ever recorded In a Colorado court. Tbe estate was divided among the widow and children of Ora Haley, widely known cattleman aDd capitalist of Wyoming and Colorado, who made his home in this city the past few years on the strength of a brief note found among his effects. The “will” was written in lead pencil in 1905, and is as follows: “I have never made a will, but my intentions are to do so shortly and subsequent to this. But in ease of my death before doing so I desire my estate to be divided as follows: One-half to go to my wife, Gussle Haley, and the remaining one-half to be divided equally be-

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tween my three children—Ora Benjamin Haley, my son; and my daughters, Mrs. Annie Gussle George and Mrs. Mattie Blanch Smith. (Signed) “ORA HALEY. “Dec. 6, 1906." Fourteen years after this was written Haley had neglected to make the will he planned. \ Ebert Gets Kaiser’s Yacht Equipment BERLIN, Eeb. 2. —The magnificent furnishings and fittings of the ex-lmperlal yac-bt Hohenzollern have been transferred to the official home of President Ebert. They filled two trainloads, and inclnde priceless carpets, sixty-eight boxes or table linen, seventy chairs, and much silverware and porcelain.

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