Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 261, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 March 1920 — Page 1

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RAP CORONER’S BLUNT REBUKE TO PARENTS Calling Playing in Streets ‘Criminal Neglect’ Stirs Friends of Slain Boy. PROTEST MADE Coroner Paul R. Robinson was characterized as “heartless” by neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. August Stoeffler. 3131 Indianapolis avenue, today. His statement that the parent who allows a child to play in the streets Is guilty of criminal negligence brought forth a formal protest from the neighbors. The statement was made after the 32-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stoeffler was killed by a motoi- truck on West Thirty-second street, while hanging to the truck and coasting on roller skates. Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. StoeJTVr have been so deeoly affected the coroner's statement that they demand an apology front h ! ni. ANGERED BY THREAT ON FI TE RE POLICY. They are particularly aroused by the statement of the coroner that “hereafter. In accidents of this kind, where it Is shown the driver of the motor vehicle Is absolutely blameless. I am going to order the parents held by the police end will ask the grand Jury to Investigate.” The coroner added: "It is certainly nothing more nor less than the greatest criminal negligence for parents to allow their children to play in the streets.” The blunt statement of the coroner is Inexcusable, declared Harry W. Wall. 1545 West Thirty first, street, and himself the father of six children. "The entire neighborhood has the deep est sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Stoeffler,” he said, “and feels that the least Coroner Robinson can do is to send a letter of gyudogy to Mr. and Mrs. Stoeffller. ‘TO 8 CHILDHOOD DAYS FORGOTTEN'.” ”It seems that he haß forgotten his childhood days,” Walls added, stating that he voiced the sentiments of the neighbors. “Would any parents be guilty of sending their children into the streets to be murdered? Does Coroner Robinson expect the parents to lay off from work, or mothers to leave their babies at home aloDe and take the older children back and forth to school, or what does he suggest to be done to better conditions? “In respect to Mr. and Mrs. Stoeffler. I will say there are no parents in the city who have provided a better playground than they have. In fact, their yard Is used by the neighborhood children. An Inspection of this home will back up my statement. “I would suggest that the school board notify all teachers of public schools to warn the children about staying on the sidewalks while going to and from ATsoThe police department could lend a helping hand by warning children of spy misconduct on their part.” The Btoeffler boy was the third child atally hurt in street accidents In the present month, and the fourteenth child fatally hurt in the last twelve months. NOTHING PERSONAL IN HIS WARNING. Dr. Robinson, when informed today of the feeling of the neighbors, said he had not Intended his statement as any reflection upon Mr. and Mrs. Stoeffler. “It wasn't meant for this family,” he said, “but I took this death and that of the little boy killed by an interurban as a warning to other parents to be careful to keep their children off the streets. “I realize that people can't keep their eyes on their children at all times, but every effort should be made to keep them from playing in the streets. I hare noticed Bellefontalne street and Churchman avenue, particularly, in the last few days. Sometimes there are so many children playing in these streets that it is difficult for a motor car to travel.”

NO MORE LOANS, HOUSTON SAYS Secretary to Stay Further European Credits. WASHINGTON, March 10—The United States will make no more loans to European nations. This was announced this afternoon by Secretary of Treasury Houston. While the treasury still has authorization to make loans to the extent of half a billion dollars to the allied nations, this will not be used. Secretary Houston said. Secretary Houston also announced ho would oppose vigorously any efforts to secure participation of the United States in the proposed allied loan to Germany. New Orleans Coffee Plant Swept by Fire NEW ORLEANS. March 10—Fire whieh for some time threatened to destroy an entire square in the business district today, wrecked the plant of the American Coffee Company and an adjoining ware(iouse. Another large warehouse was Bottomley Has New Rap for Uncle Sam LONDON, March 10. —Under the headline, “Another Talk to Uncle Sam," Horatio Bottomley's newspaper, John Bull, again attacked America today. The paper accuses the United States of holding out from her burden of reconstruction. arguing that it would be of groat benefit to Germany unless America bear? her full share in rehabilitating Europe. j WEATHER?! Local Forecast—Unsettled with ralr tonight and Thursday; temperature above freexlng. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 4S 1 a. in 43 8 a. m 45 0 a. m 44 10 a. m 46 . 11 a. m 48 •v 13 (noon) 48 1 p. m 4 2 P. m 48 San sets today, 6:46; rises tomorrow. 6:03; sets, 6:47. One year ago today, highest temperatare, 49; lowest, 29. Additional weather reports on market page.

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When Traveling Don’t Do This! Clarence Follock, Sparksville, Ind., placed his suitcase oil the floor of the union station while he purchased his railroad ticket. It disappeared. t The case and contents were valued at SSO. i Forty Hurt in Fog; Chicago, Not London CHICAGO, March 10. —A heavy fog in Chicago hampered traffic today. Forty persons were slightly injured when two street cars collided in the mist. Socialists Form New Cabinet in Sweden LONDON, March 10.—Dr. Branting. socialist leader, has formed anew Swedish cabinet, said a dispatch from Stockholm today. Seven Carried Out of Burning Residence BUFFALO. March 10.—Firemen saved seven persons from death early today when fire swept through the borne of Edward Michael in the fashionable residential district of Delaware avenue, causing damage, estimated at $50,000. French Coal Strike to Cut J)own Trains PARIS, March 10.—The railway lines are considering a reduction of passenger service because of the coal strike In the coal fields in the department of the north. A mass meeting of the miners was called for today. Illinois Steps Out With Insanity Boom CHICAGO. March 10.—Insanity in Illinois is on the Increase, according to Dr. Edward Foley of the Dunning state hospital for the Insane. He reported the hospital has 3.240 patients, a record number, and believes other asylums in the state will show the same increase. Federal Grand Jury Delays Coal Report No report was ma dff today of the result of Investigations made by the federal grand jury which has been engaged for the past three months in conducting a probe of the coal industry in Indiana. Reports of the jury were not completed this afternoon and probably will be delayed until tomorrow afternoon. Moores and Benham Seek Renominations Merrill Moores, 2020 North Pennsylvania street, filed a declaration of bis candidacy for ou L f t pi'Tfh uclet for luiYrom this district In the office of the secretary of state today. John S. Benham of Benham, Ind., filed notice of his candidacy for renomination on the republican ticket for congressman from the Fourth distriet. Verdict Stands in Child Neglect Case The appellate court today affirmed the decision of she Marion county jurenlle court in which Ivan F. Hummell. former Indianapolis insurance man, was fined SSCO and sentenced to serve ISO days in jail. Hummell recently was brought back from Florida to face an indictment charging bigamy. In the case which was affirmed today he was charged with neg lecting his three children. Dismisses Charge of Stealing Auto On a motion of the state, Judge .Tames Collins of the criminal court today dismissed an indictment against William Elliott, charged with receiving a stolen automobile. It was explained to the court that the state couid not prove that the automobile alleged to have been stolen In the indictment was concealed by Elliott. Joe Hartman, who was alleged to have been involved In a similar transaction, was found not guilty by the court several days ago. Defeats Amendment to Cut Army 73,000 WASHINGTON, March 10.—The Dent amendment to the army reorganization bill, which would decrease the size of the army from 299,000 to 220,000 was defeated in the house today by a vote of 65 to 79. An amendment offered by Representative .Tones of Texas to reduce the size of the army to 175,000 was defeate.d by a vote of 50 to 22. An amendment by Representative Herrold of Oklahoma, fixing the combatant strength of the army at 150,000 was defeated without a record vote.

Kiddies, Here’s Chance to Write About Your City and Win Prize A CAM designed to teach the school children of Indianapolis the many advantages of living in Indianapolis will soon be started by the board in charge of arrangements for the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, to be held here June 6 to 10. The campaign will be carried on through The Indiana Daily Times. This campaign is part of the general movement of the board to “sell” the city to itself by making known the many natural advantages the city enjoys. All of the campaigns will lead up to the convention of the Associated Advertising clubs. “Indianapolis already is taking on a different feeling,” Felix M. McWhirter, chairma nos the convention board, said today. “We hope to make Indianapolis the best appreciated city in America and of course it is necessary that we reach the school children of Indianapolis with our message.” The school campaign will he supervised by a committee consisting of Mrs. Ovid Butler Jameson, IS. U. Graff, superintendent of schools, and W. C. Bobbs. Preliminary plans for the campaign among the schools are being mapped out by the committee. Every school child in the four upper grade schools of Indianapolis will be asked to write an essay on the advantages of Indianapolis. The convention board will award cash prizes for the best essays. Further details will be announced by The Times in later issues.

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OIL INSPECTOR FORCE STICKS TO GOVERNOR Chief and 13 Men Work on After ‘Graft’ Is Knocked Out by Law. DESK IN STATEHOUSE On Oct 1, 1919, the old oil inspection department, as a result of an act of the legislature, went out of existence, after it had been denounced as a graft by republicans and democrats alike. Today, Marion Caldwell, who was the head of that department, sita at a desk in the statehouse tfhiV thlr- i teen of his inspectors are inspecting oil in the state. Mr. Caldwell has not left the statehouse, although his “fee grabbing” department was supposed to have gone out of existance five months ago. Ho lias a desk in room 35 in the basement. This room "adjoins the state veteri nary department. Employes of that department said that he is not connected with that department, but that “he only has a desk here.” Records In the office of the auditor of state do not show that Caldwell ! on the state payroll In any capacity. He Is not smployed at the statehouse, hut the Goodrich administration has given him desk room from which he Is directing a movement to have the old oil Inspection department. In which the employes were given the right to put into their own pockets every cent of the foes collfected for the Inspection of oil regardless of the amount, brought back into existence. STATEHOISE SPACE ILLEGALLY OCCUPIED. There Is 'nothing In the office of auditor of state to show that Mr. Caldwell 4s renting desk room from the state and nothing can be found In the laws of the state to authorize the use of space In the statehouse by persons not In the employ of the state, it Is possible, however, that the “economy” program of the Goodrich administration contemplates the use of the statehouse as an office building. In this case it might be well for persons who are unable to find office space elsewhere In the city to apply to the governor. The statehouse Is crowded, but it might be pox sible to find room for others, especially If they desire to use the space In an effort to brln about s condition by which they may collect “fees” later on. Mr. Caldwell has a nucleus around which he can rebuild his old department. A few doors down the corridor from the office In tvhlch he “only has a desk” is the food and drug department out of which the thirteen inspectors who formerly worked under bis direction operate 13 RECEIVE SALARIES. REGARDLESS OF FEES. These thirteen inspectors are very ■msw Iks* +M~***r M-iwMMtsdr because, under the present law they re cefve only $125 a month, tegardless of the amount of feces collected. But then they receoive traveling, expenses. If they receive traveling expeuaes. If 7 cents a mile above their actual salaries. One of the Inspectors who was formerly under the direction of Mr. i Caldwell, recently received $185.64 as travelog expenses for one month. Records In the auditor's office show there are twenty-six oil Inspectors on tbp payroll of the state. On Sept. 13 Harry E. Barnard, who was at that time (Continued on Page Two,) CLUB MANAGER DIES SUDDENLY J. Ch. Schlee of Athenaeum Victim of Heart Attack. J. Ch. Schlee. 42, manager of the Athenaeum club, died suddenly at bis home, 1124 North Tacoma avenue, early today. He suffered a heart attack shortly after rising and died a few hours later. Mr. Schlee was married only three weeks ago. His wife, before marriage, was Marie Mlchelts. His first wife died more than two years ago. Mr. Schlee had been manager of the Athenaeum since 1914, having come here from Montreal, where he was assistant manager of the Rltz-Oarlton. FOCH TO PRESS GERMAN TERMS Calls War Council to Discuss Military Steps. TARIS. March 10.—A council of war has been summoned at Cologne under the presidency of Marshal Fooh to consider means of Insuring the execution of all the treaty terms, the disarmament of German fortresses and the surrender of German war materials, the Journal announced today.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1920.

FLAMING AIRPLANE DROPS IN INDIANA

AIRMAN LOSES LIFE IN FALL AT NEW PARIS Government Mail Aviator, 28, Crushed Beneath Machine— Cleveland Man, Belief. 3 KILLED IN FLORIDA CHICAGO, March 10.—Plunging down from the clouds with his plane in flames, a government air mail aviator on the Chicago-Clevelana route, believed to be Pilot C. W. Stoner of Cleveland, was burned and crushed to death today six miles west of New Paris, Ind., according to a telegram received here from Goshen, Ind. The gasoline tank exploded when the ma-hine struck and Stoner was iuTn crated, the plane being totally destroyed by the flames. Farmers said the pilot evidently was having trouble with his engine, for they heard him circling around in the fog In an evident attempt to pick out a good landing place. They said the engine missed several times and finally stopped. The plane then dropped Into the woods. Stoner was 28 years and had been In the mall service six months. He was unmarried. MIAMI, Fla., NJarch 10.—Three airmen were killed late yesterday when their machine fell near Miami. The victims were Pilot Charles Situs and Mechanicians Earle and Blanchard. SCHOOL BOARD IRREGULARITIES TO BE PROBED Disregard of Rules Blamed for Complications Before Accounts Body. Asa result of alleged Irregularities and a supposed carelessness In handling business matters of the school city, the state hoard of accounts will he naked to make a thorough Investigation of expenditures made by the school board and make recommendations for rules and regulations under which business matters pertaining to the school city shall be carried on In the future. For several weeks an Investigating committee of which Commissioner B. S. Gadd was chairman, has been studying past inembrs with ihe financial end business conditions of the schools. This Investigation was started when the business director submitted a report on Jan. 13 showing all expenditures made by the previous hoard. It was said that this report showed several instances wherein the expenditure of money for certain Improvements had exceeded the authorized amount. It was apparent that such excess of authorized expenditures occurred as a result of carelessness and In absolute disregard or the rules under which the board has been operating. Mr. Gadd was called on for a report from his committee and said he had none to make, the committee never having met. He recommended, however, that a committee be appointed to take steps to create a cost finding committee to establish a system of business for the board. This motion was withdrawn, however, when Mrs. Tutewller suggested that the matter be placed before the state board of accounts. It was decided to have the secretary request the state board to niako an Investigation of the school city and recommendations result(Contlnued on Page Two.)

SENATE OPENS RADIO TO PRESS Action Result of ‘Colored’ Dispatches From Far East. WASHINGTON, March 10.—Radio stations are authorized to transmit press and commercial dispatches under a res olutlon adopted by the senate today. The measure was designed particularly for news service to the far east, where, it. Is alleged, our news reports are "colored" by foreign powers. Senator Poindexter of Washington introduced the resolution. A amendment by Senator King, Utah, provides mes sages shall be sent at not less than the cost of the service. A “low press rate” is provided for. WEST VIRGINIA'S SUFFS DELIGHTED Ratification Ref ore Nightfall Seen After Train's Race. CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 10 With the arrival here this morning of State Senator Jesse A. Bloch, after a record-breaking trip across the continent, the climax to the suffrage fight in the West Virginia legislature was imminent. Suffrage supporters predicted that with Bjoeh’s vote, which would break the deadlock In the senate, West Virginia will ratify the amendment before nightfall. Hundreds of suffragists were gathered in the station when the senator arrived, and he was given a loud demonstration, which was continued along 'the route )o his hotel. The senator made the following statement: “T am glad that I will have the pleasure of casting my vote for the suffrage amendment and also to pyalsc the fourteen fellow members who stood together solidly to hold the special session together until my arrival. It Is they that deserve the credit for any good that may come of my vote, because it was only the courageous stand taken by them that made it. possible for my ballot to be counted.” Illinois University Resigns TJRBANA. 111., March 10.—Prealder' Edmund Janes Jalnes has tendered his resignation to the board of trustees. He had been president of the University of Illinois fifteen years.

Your Chickens Lay? Here's Their Value Laying chickens are worth Just exactly $2.42 and six sevenths of a cent each. This appraisement is not based on possession value, but theft value. When J. H. Morgan, 2412 Roosevelt avenue, 'went to the coop In the rear of his home this morning to feed his seven chickens they were gone. He told the police they were worth sl7. J. P. Anderson's grocery, 801 Division street, was entered during the night. Tobacco, chewing gum and $3 in cash missiug. SALE OF AUTOS ENLIVENED BY BIG EXHIBITS Show Increases Demand as Business Men Mingle in Annual Crowds. TRACTORS WIN FARMER Sales recorded at tile Indianapolis auto show In the Manufacturer*' building at the state fair grounds todav bore out early predictions that the enterprise would prove a great business success as a successful educational and amusement enterprise. Exhibitors of high-priced cars were made happy by sales in the first two days of the show. Usually cars of that etas, are not sold before the end of the eek. btiveia preferlng to give the entire field careful consideration before, buying. This year maaty seekers of heavy cars came to the show with definite Ideas concerning the kinds of cars they wanted. After checking up on certain features they ate ready to buy. FEWER NOVICES AMONG Bl YEftS. Salesmen attribute this condition partly to the genernl prosperity of the city and state —which makes more buyers—and partly to a better understanding of the automotive science ou the part of the public. "The public Is getting to know uutomobllea Just as in other days it knew horses,” sutd one exhibitor. “A few years ag" a gentleman who couldn't tell a good horse when he saw It was not considered well Informed. The same thing is true today of automobiles. There are fewer novices among buyers each year. Usually a prospective buyer looks the car over, asks a few questions concerning features In which It differ* from other cars of its class and announces bis decision.” When the high priced cars are selling It goes without saying that less &&&&., 9 lf* ‘o'* 'l b* nffgfiC efFs seem to nave found an in exhaustible market In Indiana. TRI CKS AND TK.K TORS DRAM BUSINESS MEN. Trucks and tractors are engrossing the attention of business men at the show and every exhibit Is crowded with visitors throughout the day. Possibilities of the tractor as au inexpensive and efficient farm worker are winning proper appreciation, exhibitors say. The artistic phase of motor car construction Is attracting more attention this year than ever before, possibly due to the fact that manufacturers have given more attention to beautiful line* than In former years. The great showroom affords a picturesque scene with Its rows upon rows of graceful, highly polished cars against the background of Mr. Zlmmerer's interesting painted scenery, and it* throngs of gay and well-dressed visitors. LATEST INVENTIONS CLOSELY STI DIED. Most of the marvels of modern invention are to be seen within the walls of the building. Speed cars, stripped to show the engine at work, various tests of tires, including freezing and boiling, and airplane demonstrations afford scientific Instruction for all persons of a studtous bent. Exhibitors are delighted by the earnestness with which all parts of cars are inspected and discussed. Such an attitude on the part of the public marks the beglunlng of* h new era for auto mobile shows, they say. John B. Orman, show manager, predicted today that the attendance records of the nineteen previous shows would be far exceeded before the show closes next Saturday night. MUSICAL FEATURES WELL CHOSEN. Musical entertainment features of the exposition were fortunately chosen. Janet Adler's girl orchestra enlivens the affair, and the minstrels offer diversion for visitors when they tire of walking about the hall. Theatrical folk will be guests of the Rotary club at the show tomorrow. Yesterday the retail shoe dealers, attending the state convention, paid a visit to the building.

11-STORY DROP CALLED MURDER Crime, Not Suicide, Suspected at Detroit Hotel. DETROIT, March 10.—Police here today were Investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Charles N. Rogers, St. Louis, Mo„ killed In a fall from an eleventh story window of the Tuller hotel, Monday. Tho first theory of suicide has been displaced by anew hypothesis that three men arrested for another crime had entered the Rogers' room to rob him and in a fight had thrown him out of the 1 window to his death. I Frank \V. Ilosper, George A. Brown and William Cardinal, who occupied a j room near that occupied by Rogers, were I arrested yesterday as suspects in the J robbery of the Miles theater when the cashier Mrs. T. J. Ryan was beaten aud ! robbed of $5,100. The police later took I up the theory of their connection with : Rogers’ death. Light Vote Cast at New Hampshire Polls CONCORD, N. H., March 10.—Gen. Leonard Wood's native state will send him four pledged delegates-nt-large to the republican convention, according to returns today from yesterday’s primaries. Despite the announcement of the secretary of state of postponement, owtng to impassable roads, the primaries were held. The voting was light. At midnight not more than ten thousand votes had been counted.

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CITY OFFICIALS TO PLAN FIGHT FOR HOSPITAL i Mayor Calls Conference, Saying Public Health Must Not Be Neglected. FUNDS BIG PROBLEM Mayor Jewett will confer with Robert H. Bryson, city controller, and Samuel Ashby, corporation counsel, tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in a final effort to solve the financial problem of the city's health work. Because the board of public health and charities faces a deficit of approximately >135.030 to maintain its program during 1920, -the mayor and city officials connected with the financial details of the administration are trying to remedy the condition. City Controller Bryson declared that the most probable solution of the problem must come In the form of a bond Issue to “clean the slate" of the health board's contemplated "figures In red.” Mayor Jewett asserted that he had resolved to keep the Olty hospital open, even If other city departments had to be curtailed or closed. “Health must come first In a city administration, along with fire and police protection.” declared the mayor, "and we are going to adhere to this program. The cost ppr capita of patients at the City hospital Is less than any other city of the size In this country, and the work there has been especially beneficial and urgently essential.” EFFORT MADE TO CUT COST OF OPERATION. Dwight 8. Hitter, city purchasing agent, declared every effort was being made to cut down cost of operation of the City hospital where it was possible to maintain the high grade of efficiency. Figures submitted show that the estimated Income of the board of public health for 1920 would be $296,762.30, from n-hb’h must tie deducted bond Is. sues and estimated Interest of $142,006 and salaries for tei* months, amounting to $145,000, leaving $9,762.50. Bills already vouchcred to the city controller amount to $40,597 and estimated minimum purchase-) Ht that institution will run $120,000. or a total of $ 160,597 Counting In estimated revenues from private patients a deficit of about $135,000 has been tigun-d by city officials. "We must also consider deficits of former years," said Mr. Bryson, "and that is of course included in the figures given, but it show* that with the increased costs of cotumodltlea and labor, brought on by war times, that the institution must have help." Cm* HOSPITAL i- . COSTA *15.000 MONTH. it costs approximately $25,000 a month to maintain the City hospital, and approximately $7,500 to ojierate the other wor* of the board of health. City officials were doubtful whether special legislation oven in April would remedy the situation, as urgent present needs have been pointed out. Mayor Jewett declared that there nre thousands of people in the city who have no other place to go w heti they are Injured or sick, except the City hospital, (Continued on Page Two.) FREE AMERICAN, U. S. TO MEXICO ‘All Possible Measures’ for Villa Captive Demanded. ■* WASHINGTON. March 10,-The United States embassy at Mexico City has been Instructed to urge the Mexican government to take "all possible measures” to secure the release of Joseph A. Williams, an American engineer, recently captured and held for ransom by Francisco Villa in an attack on a train near Chihuahua, the state department announced today. EL PASO, Tox„ March 10.—A report received bore today from Chihuahua City stated that the Arabian, Nassar, rich Torreon merchant, captured by VUllstas when they dynamited a train near Oorralitos last Thursday, had been murdered by his captors. Joseph Williams, American, captured and held for ransom at the same time, was reported being taken Into the Durango mountains. Williams is a native of Henry, W. Vg. COLUMBUS*. 0., March 10.— According to telegrams received here by F. E. Avery, bis son-in-law, James M. Arthur, Nogales, Arlz., manager of the Mexican Consolidated Mining Company, is being held for ransom by Mexican bandits. Mrs. Arthur wired her father that her husband was being detained across the border and asked that $2,000 be sent her immediately. Telegrams later said she had received word her husband was safe and well, but no reason was given for bis detention. Davis Evasive on Presidential Boom LONDON, Mareh 10.—John W. Davis, American ambassador to Great Britain, was noncommittal today upon the presidential boom which hns been started for him by West Virginia democrats. "I will have to consider the matter before I make any statement," he said. He added he had not received the cablegram the West Virginia democratic committee is reported to have sent, him asking him for his attitude on the presidential boom. A dispatch from Parkersburg, W. Va., said tie state democratic convention had endorsed Mr. Davis for the democratic nomination for president.

Smoking Girl Causes Sensation in Restauiant ofU. S. Senate WASHINGTON, March I(l.—Feminists here today are hailing Miss Mary Winsor of Haverford, Pa., as the Susan B. Anthony of the “Smokes for women” movement.

In definance of the senate rules eom-( mittee, Miss Winsor, who is a relative of the aristocratic Wlnsors of Massachusetts, smoked two cigarets yesterday in the senate restaurant. She announced that she would call on Senator Moses, chairman of the committee, to demand equal rights for women

Says Prohibition Stabilizing Nation CHICAGO, March 10. —American people are on a spending Jag stag gering to the brink of hard times and national want, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., declared here today. War-time economy and thrift lessons are more essential now than in war times, if national distress is to be averted, he declared. The nation must save more and produce more. Rockefeller said, adding that prohibition is bringing prosperity and content. ‘DID RIGHTSAYS McADOO TO MYERS Didn't Want Maine Put on Indiana Primary Ballot. Walter Myers, Indianapolis, Ind. You did exactly the right thing In not filing petition to place me in the Indiana presidential primary. You know, of course, that I stand for tininstructed delegates. Your action therefore was entirely In line with my desires. W. G. McADOO. This characteristic McAdoo telegram has Just been made public by Walter Myers, In whose hands were le: ‘ the petitions required by the Indiana law to place Mr. McAdoo in the primaries as a candidate for president. The telegram was made public in response to many inquiries which have been received by Mr. Myers and others as to why the petitions which bad been so freely signed In various parts of the state were not placed on record. It serves again to call attention to the fact that Mr. McAdoo has refused absolutely to allow himself to be entered into any fight to obtain pledged delegates for the San Francisco convention. Mr. McAdoo declared himself in favor of "untrammeled men and women ' at that convention and he has rompeilea his friends, however reluctant they might be, to respect his wishes and leave him a consistent opponent of the unseemly methods which have been adopted by the republican seekers of the presidency. BO I NI TO BE POPULAR. The conviction is growing among the democrats of the whole country that the McAdoo style is bound to be the most popular in the long run. It is unlversatly conceded that the position McAdoo has taken relative To the presidency Is the proper one. The lack of selfishness that has characterized bis attitude in the face of repeated demands that he seek the democratic nomination has gathered to him support that is more powerful than that which would be afforded by Instructed delegates In a few states, obtained for him only at the expense of a struggle within the party. In Indiana it Is.beginning to dawn on the republicans that McAdoo Is the most dangerous kind of an opponent for the reason that he means what he says and makes an appeal to the voters from a consistent standpoint. FEARED IN WASHINGTON. In Washington he is so thoroughly feared by the republicans that a campaign of vilification and abuse has already been launched against him by leaders In the congress. To date he is the only democrat whose possible nomination has worried the republicans in congress to such an extent that they have taken cognizance of the public demand for him and hav started out to spread such ‘lssues of falsehoods as are Involved in the assertion by Senatot Kellogg that McAdoo’s policies as see retary of the treasury cost the nation a billion dollars. Indiana supporters of Mr. McAdoo who were active In she preparation of petitions to place his name on the primary ballot, and who failed, at the last minute, to tile the petitions, are elated over the unsolicited indorsement of theit course which has come from Mr. McAdoo. They point to it as an answer to the attempt of the republican press to iiw sinuate that they betrayed McAdoo's interests at the last moment, and they point to Jt as an indication of the unselfishness* of tlielr choice —a man who will forego personal advantage in order to remain true io a principle. HOUSING PLAN ON FOOT HERE Big Industries Willing to Aid Home Building Project. Plans are being developed by the industrial committee of the Chamber of Commerce to solve the housing situation faced by Indianapolis and other large cities. “Several firms and business men have offered to put money Into a housing corporation,” said B. A. Worthington, chairman of the committee, after a meeting of the committee at noon today, "The Lafayette Motors Company stands ready to put SIOO,OOO Into a feasible plan.” The Industrial committee decided to sentf questionnaires to officials In several cities to learn what has been done in other places to solve the housing situation. The plan most frequently discussed here la the formation of a $1,000,000 corporation, which shall build houses in the neighborhood of Industries which subscribe to the fund. Wilson Takes Airing WASHINGTON, March 10. —President Wilson today left, the whitehouse for an automobile ride.

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CLAIMS HE’S DYING, WANTS j TRUTH KNOWN Reputed Son of Indiana Senator Says Girl Took Own i Life When He Jilted Her. CHANGES WHOLE STORY LOS ANGELES, March 10.—Startling developments, which may even Include a grand jury investigation of the New trial, are expected to follow on the alleged statement by Harry ' S. New>Jr. t reputed to be the son at. I United States Senator New of Indiana, that Freda Lesser, the girl whom New was convicted of killing, actually committed suicide. New is said to have made the statement to his half-sister. Miss Edna Clancy, actuated by the belief that be had but a short time to live. OFFICIALS SAY HE ISN'T ILL. He Is said by relatives to be suffering from tuberculosis, although prison authorities deny that he Is ill. Miss Clancy made New's alleged "suicide” statement public in the form of an affidavit corroborated by H. P. Dixon, New's former employer. “The truth,” according to the affidavit, "is that Miss Lesser killed herse'f because he (New) told her lie was ‘not going to have anything more to do with her.' after she had told him she had not i been trlee to him.” CHANGES SCENE OF TRAGEDY'. The tragedy. New said, did not occur In Topango canyon, but on the Venice road near Culver City. New declared he made the statement because he felt he would not live a month in the prison Jute mill and wanted the truth known before he died. The statement was made by she reputed son of United States Ser.ntenb New on Feb. 19. It was his first statement of how the tragedy occurred since that In which he told the police he killed Miss Lesser. Even to his lawyers he baa always been silent. MRS. VAN CAMP WINSDIVORCE Former Indianapolis Packer to Appeal Case in California. LOS ANGELES, March 10.—Mrs. Euphrasia Van Camp was granted a divorce by Jhdge Crail today from Frank Van Camp, wealthy manufacturer of canned goods, formerly interested in the Van Camp Packing Company of Indianapolis. The decree was granted on the ground of cruelty and Miss Kuth Rosen, Y'an r Camp's stenographer, was exonerated of the misconduct charges Involving her. The value of the community property was fixed at $90,000. and of this Mrs. Van Camp was awarded *60.000. She will receive no alimony, but may keep the property standing in her name, which was given to her by her husband. Both Van Camp and his attorneys declared the case would be appealed. The cruelty charge was based on Van Camp'* alleged persistent attention tq his stenographer after his wife had protested against him taking her on automobile rides and eating lunch with her. Mr. Van Camp moved from Indian * spoils to California several yedrs ago. after disposing of his interests in the packing business here. He is said to have lost heavily in business here, but recouped his fortunes in packing tuna fish in California. Mrs. Euphrasia Van ' Camp was bis third wife and was a native of France. EFFORTS FAIL ONARTICLE 10 Proposed Compromise on Treaty Falls Through Completely. WASHINGTON, March 10.—The new compromise on Article 10, on which republican and democratic senators have been working, was suddenly withdrawn by the republican leaders this afternoon. Failure of enough democratic senator* to pledge themselves to support It was responsible for the action. The compromise was Intended to so amend the Lodge reservation to Article 10 ns to make it acceptable to the democratic side. Senator Watson of Indiana, who had the proposed compromise in charge, gave notice to Senator Simmons of North j Carolina, representing the democratic side, that the republicans had decided It would not be worth while to press the compromise further. Senator Simmons declared he would | “continue 'to work for a compromise.” Denies States Can Change on Dry Law WASHINGTON, March 10.—The government In supreme court today challenged the rights of states to withdraw ratifications of the probiibtion amendment.

‘Remember God* Ends Strike Threat CLEVELAND, March JO.—A brief sermon put a strike of packing bouse workers on the way to amicable settlement here today. John J. Walsh of Indianapolis, conciliation commissioner for the United States department of labor, pleaded with 000 Swift & Cos. employes to “remdtaber God’s teachings,” to get out of "the slough of misunderstands, pride and hate, and to help each other prepare for heaven.” The managers promised to settle matters by arbitration and the strikers Immediately announced they wolild return to work.