Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 262, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 March 1920 — Page 1

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GERMANS STONE ARMY OFFICERS OF 3 NATIONS British, French and Belgians, Passing Through Brandenburg, Attacked. IN ALARM LONDON. March 11.—Another attack by Germans upon allied army officers was reported from Berlin today. A group of British. French and Belgian officers were stoned while passing through Brandenburg, said a dispatch from Berlin. Reports are current in Berlin that France will demand indemnity for the French soldier who was killed at Weinitz by a German policeman. GERMAN PREMIER ISSUES APPEAL. Herr Bauer, the German chancellor, has issued an appeal to the German public to treat allied army officers politely and threatens severe measures io prevent further attacks against them. His appeal declares that the minister of defense will act with tlie greatest severity in punishing excesses. “The only consequences of things like these we have experienced the last few days." the appeal adds, “will be that the few voices abroad, which have gradually been tnaking themselves heard in behalf of our''distress and our rights, will become silent again." JOACHIM MrST STAY IN' CUSTODY. The magistrate at the preliminary inquiry held today regarding the conduct of Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia in the dining room of the Hotel Adion. Saturday night, when bottles, plates and other missiles were hurled at members of the French mission, refused the public prosecutor's application for the remand of the prince in custody, saying he con sldered that a prima facie case had not been made out. The commander in chief for the Mark. Jiowever. ordered the prince detained at the Moabit prison, and it is expected that a charge will* be preferred against him in a few days. GERMANY REGRETS ATTACK IN CAFE PARIS, March 11.—Dr. Mayer von Kaufbeuren. the German charge d'affaires here, called on Premier Mtllerand yesterday and presented Germany's regrets for Saturday night's demonstration against members of the British mission at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin, which Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia is alleged to have instigated.

STEAMERS RUSH TO AID CRIPPLE Coaster’s \Vireless.Says Vestel in Dire Straits. r BOSTON, March 11.—The steamship Northern Pacific and the coast guard cutter Seneca today were steaming to the aid of the steamship Tyee, which sept out this wireless: “Boilers disabled. Out of course. We are starving. - ’ The Tyee operated by the Gulf and Southern Steamship Company, gave her position as latitude 38.30 north, longitude 2.44 west, which is a point 100 miles east of Five Fathom Lightship, New York. The Tyee is a wooden vessel of 1,528 tons. 45 on Board Ship Aground Off Mexico NEW YORK. March 11—The Ward liier Ksperanza, with forty-five passengers on board, is aground on Madagascar Jteef. off Progresso, Mexico, according to a radiogram picked up today by the naval communication service. The Esperanza w-as en route for New York from Vera Cruz by way of Havana. Clark Orders Name Kept Off Ballot WASHINGTON. March ll.—Champ Clark is the latest democratic presidential possibility to ask that his name be kept out of the primaries. In a letter to Hiram L. Gardner, secretary of the Georgia democratic committee, madp public today, the former speaker of the house refused sanction of use of his name in that state's primaries. Upholds Foch’s Power PARIS, March 11.—'The council of ambassadors today decided that Marshal Focb has the right to inspect any German fortification he may wish at any time.

Population of U. S. Cities Keeps Pace Ahead of Census Officials NEW YORK, March 11.—The census bureau in Washington is publishing vital statistics for 1920 as fast as they can be compiled, but information gathered by the United Press today indicated the enumerators will never catch up with the population.

Reporta from cities throughout tlie< country showed a general increase in births during the first two months of this year, compared with the corresponding period of last year. This increase vi-as practically uniform in all sections. Milwaukee and Seattle were the only places to report a decrease. Adoptions, wherever figures were available, generally showed even a greater ratio of increase than births. Many cities reported a commensurate decrease In the number of babies abandoned by their parents. The desire of mothers who can not support their babies to assure them of a good home rather than trust to the comparative uncertainty of an Institution has been evinced through several instances of babies being “auctioned off’ in some cases even before birth. GIRLS IN LEAD lOH ADOPTION, Persons adopting babies generally want them extremely young, Girls appear to have a slightly better chauce boys for obtaining foster parents. Cities reported as follows: New York —22,535 births this year, compared with 21,163 last year. Tndiaanpolis—sso and 540; adoptions decreased; preference for girls. Boston—3,osl births this year and 2,800 last year. Syracuse—727 and 663.

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Heads Committee in Charge of Child Essays on ‘Our City ’ MRS. OVID BUTLER JAMESON. Mrs. Ovid Butler Jameson, 1035 North Pennsylvania street, is the chairman ol the committee under whose direction a school childrens' essay contest will be carried out by the board in charge of arrangements for the world’s advertising convention, to be held here June 6 to 10. The school campaign will be conducted through The Indiana Daily Times and the convention board is preparing to offer cash prizes to be awarded at the end of the contest. Complete details for the contest will be announced Ly the board in The Times. Under tentative piahs, the campaign or contest will be for all pnpiis in the four upper grades of the schools of Indianapolis. These pupils, according to 1 reliniinary plans, will be asked to writ.? essays on “Why Indianapolis Is a Great City to Live in and Grown In." Mrs. Jameson. L. U. Graff, superintendent of public schools, and W. C. Bobbs will act as the board of final judges on the essays. The whole purpose of the campaign, in the words of members of the adver tisers' convention board, Is “to make indlanapoll* a hett, r appreciated city."

ACID HER RETORT FOR BAD NAMES Wife Tells Court Husband Ruined Her Reputation. “He ruined my reputation.” sobbed Mrs. Rena Moore. 1505 South Talbot avenue, as she sat in the witness chair In dty court today. “I threw the acid on him. I didn't iutend to hurt him, but he called nfie those bad names." Mrs. Moere was on trial for having thrown acid on her husband, Hugh Moore, living at the Oxford hotel. The affair occurred March 5 and the woman was arrested on an affidavit sworn out the following day. The Moores were married June 22, IbOR. and have been separated for some time. Mrs Moore admitted she went to her husband’s room in the Oxford hotel, carrying a can filled with acid. Moore was lying on the bed when she hurled the acid over him. He war burned about the face, but bis eyes were not injured. Moore, on cross-examination, dented he had strangled bis wife on the occasion of a previous visit to his room. Mrs. Moore, a nervous appearing little woman, took the stand in her own defense. She told of having been forced to work bard in a laundry. Then she declared that “there was another woman in the case." “I went to his room. He sent for me." she said. “He choked me and threw me onto the bed and called me vile names, declaring I was a woman of the street. He ruined my reputation. I have always had a good reputation." Judge I’ritchard bound Mrs. Moore over to the grand jury under a bond of *I,OOO. Dixie Newspaper Man Dead of Pneumonia MACON, Ga., March 11. —George S. Long, managing editor of the Macon Telegraph and one of the best known newspaper men in the southeast, is dead here today of pneumonia. Mr. Long ‘ ame from Canada eleven years ago and formerly lived at Buffalo, N. V. North Carolina Fire Damage Is $150,000 WINSTON-SALEM, N. C„ March 11.— Fire today gutted the interior of the S. H. Kress & Cos. store entailing a loss of $150,000 to stock and building.

Albany—393 and 346. Hartford—7o3 and 088. Buffalo—2,4os and 2,059. Officials predicted adoptions up to April 1 will surpass the total of 1919. Washington-1,490 and 1,517. Richmond—77o and 587. Atlanta—66o and 490; adoption increase, preference girls. Nashville—44s and 349; adoptions increased, boys preferred. Cincinnati —1,255 and 972; girls preferred. MORE APPICATIONS THAN CHILDREN. Cleveland— 3,276 and 3,050; very few adoptions, but always more applications than children. Springfield, 111.—182 and 179. Lincoln. Neb.—2l6 and 178; few adoptions, slight increase. St. Paul —903 and 721; adoption* doubled. St.-Louis—2,4B3 and 2,121. Dallas—s4B and 462; adoption* de creased. Oklahoma City—2B7 and 236. San Francisco—l,s43 and 1.372; adoptions increased. Seattle—947 and 952. Portland, Ore.—Bl6 and 752.

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Entered aos Second Ciass Matter, July 25, 1914, at Postofflce, Indianapolis, Ind., under act March 3, 1879.

CITY HOSPITAL WILL NOT CLOSE, BUT AID NEEDED Conference in Mayor’s Office Turn3 to Extra Assembly Session for Cash. ASHBY TO FRAME BILL The City hospital will not be closed. This decision was reached today following a conference held by Mayor Charles W. Jewett with City Controller Robert H. Bryson and City Attorney Samuel Ashby in the mayor’s office. The conference lasted from 1* o’clock in the morning until after the noon hour and the entire hospital problem was thoroughly discussed. it was decided to operate the hospital as usual and the city attorney was Instructed to prepare a bill to be placed before the prospective special session of the state legislature asking for financial relief to save the hospital. The bill will ask for an assurance of sufficient taxes to permit a loan on which the hospital may be operated for the remainder of this year. BELIEVE AID WILL BE GIVEN. It was the opinion of city officials today that the hospital must be maintained and it was felt that the legislature would give assistance to the city in this matter. The estimated income for the board of health to defray expenses In 1920 amounts to $296,7(52.50. From this amount must be deducted the payment of a loan and interest totaling $142,000 and a payroll of *145,000, leaving *9.762.50. It is bolieved the hospital can be maintained on the revenue now available until relief is granted through state legislation. Mayor Jewett was not prepared today to say just how much money would be asked to continue operations of the hos pital. as it is uot possible to make an accurate estimate at the present time, due to the steady increase in the price of sup plies. Every effort to curtail expenses and operate the hospital economically is being made, it was said, uud the same policy will be continued. The city health department is said to have purchased a considerable quan tity of drugs a year ago and the supply can b< relied on to greatly cut down expenses until a more stable revenue Is accomplished. MILL BE HARD PRESSED FOR CASH. The hea'tb board will be severely pressed for funds, however, It is thought, before it will be possible to get a bill through the legislature, even should a special session be called. This fact, coupled with.the uncertainty of any action on the part of Gov. Goodrich, the places the hospital In a precarious condition, and unless the long heralded special session is soon called it may jie necessary to curtail some activities at the hospital. The approximate cost of operating the hospital is $25,000 per month a* present, and it la said expenses arc increasing steadily. The cost per capita at the City hospital Is less than In any other American city equal in size to Indianapolis, according to Mayor Jewett.

MRS. VAN CAMP SUED BY GIRL Co-Respondent in Divorce Case Says She Was Slandered. LOS ANGELES, March 11.—Mrs. Euphrasia Van Camp, divorced wife of Frank Van Camp, wealthy canned goods packer, formerly of Indianapolis, faces a slander suit for $50,000 today filed by Miss Ruth Cruzen, named by the packer’s wife in her divorce action as corespondent. Miss Cruzen bases her action of slander on language employed by Mrs. Van Camp when she accosted her husband with the “other woman" in a lonely grove. Miss Cruzen allege* that at that time Mrs. Van Camp called her a “lowdown creature” and accused Van Camp of "vile misconduct" with her. Miss Cruzen asks $25,000 actual damages and a like sum for punitive damages. SAYS U. S. AIMS TO GRAB MEXICO Prof. Starr Sees War of Conquest After Election. CHICAGO, March 11.—The United States will undertake the conquest of Mexico soon after the next presidential election, in accordance with plans perfected at the Paris peace conference, it was declared today by Prof. Frederick Starr, noted anthropologist and authority on Mexican affairs, In an address given at the University of Chicago. “A war with Mexico was planned at the Paris peace conference, T am positive,” said Prof. Starr. “There is a great movement sfoot, recognized at Paris, whereby the United States is to invade Mexico and absorb that country. I believe that hostilities will begin as soon as the new president is elected."

Russ Quake Victims Cut Off From Relief LONDON, March 11.—Many persons made homeless in the recent earthquake near Tiflls, in Transcaucasia, are perishing because of the destruction of railways which made it impossible to send food and oilier relief supplies, according lo information from Constantinople today. Hundreds are believed to have starved lo death already. Many villages in the new state of Georgia were destroyed with heavy loss of life. #THE WEAJHE^ Local Forecast —Rain tonight and Friday; colder Friday afternoon or night. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 45 7 a. m... 45 8 a. m 47 9 a. in..., 48 10 a. in...,- IK It a. m 52 12 (noon) 57 1 p. m 61 2 p. ni 61 Sun nets today, 5i47; rises tomorrow, 6:02; sets, 5:48. Additional weailxer reports on Page. 1L

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, MARC A It, 1920.

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AUTO DISPLAY DAZZLES WITH ITS SPLENDOR Thousands Trail Down Long Aisles Banked With Latest in Motor Modes. NEW FEATURES ADDED Under a scintillating canopy of color in the Manufacturers' building at the fair grounds the romance of an industry silently is being told. It Is the twentieth annual motor show of the Indianapolis Automobile 't raile association. There, amid flaunting banners and tempting flowers tiie latest modes of motor type seem to beckon one on. And Indianapolis Justly |s proud of the show The automobile industry virtually bad its inception in this city and the exhibits represent the twentieth century evolution of the Industry. As visitors trail down the long aisle flanked in color there is something for the eye at every turn. ENTERTAINMENT ADDS TO THE SETTING. Thousands visit the exhibits daily. Par tleularly imposing are the displays in th > nfternoon. Then, too, there is music and the usual vocal program. "The show gives an idea of the magnitude of the automobile Industry,' John Orman said today. Orman is manager of the 1. A T A. and a pioneer of the motor car industry. He gives credit to the association and the vision of manufacturers for Its success. The I. A. T. A. has always taken the lead in the promotion of motor showprojects. While one is feasting his or her eyes on the splendor of the cars an airplane exhibit uext claims attention Then comes the usual remark: “Guess that's next for us.” STAGED SECOND SHOW IN U. S. The Trade association In 1902 staged the second automobile show ever held In the V'uited States. New York held tae first In 1901. The local dealers at that time had to cali on the bicycle dealers to help make the show a success. That memorable show w-as staged In the t’yclornma building, where the Traction Ter rainal bu'ldlug now stands. Many have been the obstacles overcome in the staging of the anunni show One year a tire practically destroyed the m hibits and another year a windstorm blew the tents.down In wbl 'a the exhibits were being shown. Mr. Orman's many years of conducting the show Is thoroughly exemplified In t'ie present exhibit. Many features are filing shown for th<* first time. Tli® scenery Is enchanting. ROTARY 4 LI H THERE TONIGHT. Tonight is Rotary club night and from all indications it will a big night. Early today gangs of men with many tons of cinders were boing us<?d to Itn prove parking conditions around the building. As an added attraction t.ho association has obtained an extra woman's orchestra for the rest of the wevk. You have today, Friday and Saturday left In which to see cthe show Special transportation facilities have been provided by the street car company.

C. J. MILLER, 40, DIES SUDDENLY Treasurer of English Opera House Found Dead in Bed. Clarence .T. Miller, 44) treasurer of English's opera house, wt found dear, in tied early today In his apartments in the Canterbury. When his sister went to his room to call him he failed to respond to her call. Death probably was due to licHrt trouble. He ts supposed to have been dead several hours before Miss Miller ct.lled him. He had not been confln and tc bis room, but for se"cral days bad complained of not feeling well. Mr. Miller, who w-as born in Columbus. 0., has been treasurer of English’* for ten years. Before coming to Indianapolis he was connected with Dayton theatrical business. lie Is survived by two brothers and one sister, Ad Miller, Indianapolis, manager of opera house; G. Claude Miller, Springfield, 0., a theatrical manager, and Miss Bertha M. Miller of Indianapolis*. Brief funeral services probably will be held at the Flanncr it Buchanan chapel tomorrow nt 1 o’clock. Burial will be held at Columbus, O

B. SUNDAY AND BUY AN , HOWZAT? Evangelist Would Save Presidency From ‘Double Crossers SYRACUSE, N. Y, March 11.—To keep the back biting, grasping, thieving, degenerate bunch of dirty politicians who are trying to double-cross the eighteenth amendment from the presidential chair,’’ Billy Sunday today told the United Press he will run on a dry platform with William Jennings Bryan. Moreover, here is his cabinet, handpicked and ready for the approvnl of tin: public: Secretary of state, Henry Cabot Lodge or “Ma” Sunday (“I don't know which; both of them are fine in any job"). Secretary of war, Leonard Wood. (“He had a raw deal and he's a great soldier.”) Attorney general, Judge K. M. Landis. (“He’d smash the daylight out of the robbers.”) Secretary of the interior. Gov. Henry Allen. (“He’s another good one, believe me.”) Postmaster general, Herbert Hoover (“Oh, boy, there's a man for you.”) Secretary of agriculture, Prof. Charles Curtis. (“I used to go to school to him when he was dean of the agriculture college at Ames.”) Secretary of labor, Police Commissioner Cuttis of Boston. ("One of the ablest men in the country.") “I don’t know about anybody else except'that Pershing will be chief of staff.”

Home Debt-Free, Policeman’s Bereaved Family Now Protected § The Murphy Home at 608 North Gray Street.

Anew sense of security is felt In the home of Police Sergeant Maurice Murphy, who was fatally wounded last week by Henry Thomas, negro desperado. The mortgage of $1,500 has been lifted, the public fund "to take care of littl • Varv" now amounts to $2,297.64, to which additions are being made hourly, and contributions of about SSOO will lie made by members of the police department. The pretty little home at 60S North Gray street now is known by neighbors as “the haute of little Mary " Within it. 7 year old Mary is trying to conceal her grief and console her mother. Mrs Mur phy Is suffering from Injuries sustained to her hip in a fall three months ago and a nervous breakdown which followed her husband s death.

25 PUT. BOOST TO MINERS AND HIGHER COAL? Findings of Commission He Appointed (.aid Before President Wilson. WASHINGTON March 11, President Wilson 1* now studying the Anal report of the coal commission which he appointed to adjust wage demands of the Coal ’rtinerj, it was announced at the whitebouse today. It Is expected that a stimranry of the report will be made public within a day or so. It was learned authoritatively that th> report recommends: \ 35 per rent ware Increase. No redurtinn In working hour*. Employer* to ue the check-ofT yiteni for the collection of union due*. Increased prices in coal to the public are approved by the report of the commission. The. increases in selling priced, however, should not be more than euough to absorb the difference between a 25 per cent wage advance and the 14 per cent Increase in wages allowed by Dr. Garfield, according to the report. Many of the minor demands of the workers were granted. The report covers several thousand words and is framed In firm language. MINORITY REPORT I OK MINER* LIKELY. John I*. White, who represented the miners on the commission, did not sign the report. He may make a minority report. As the result of this division of opinion In the commission, the entire bituminous w-age controversy Is again up to the president, lie Is at liberty to accept either the majority or minority re port. It. is believed t.he president will make an effort to adjust the difficulties within the commission apd secure an ultimatum decision in the matter. The wage Increase recommended is approximately 25 per cent for all classes of mine labor. The 14 per cent Increase granted by Dr. Garfield Is absorbed In the 2f> per cent Increase. The increases are not retroactive. Differentials in the central competitive field will be submitted to a special commission to be appointed by the next joint conference of miners and operators. The special commission to take up the differentials In the central competitive field is given two years in which to make its report. Commissioners Robinson and Pealc filed individual reports at the whitehouse as well as the commission report.. INSIST* ON SEVEN HOURS AND HIGHER PAY. Commissioner White insisted upon the seven-hour day and a wage Increase of 31.61 per cent. He made heated eharges duritigg the rinsing hours of the commission's meeting today, it was learned, and threatened to go before the president and congress with his protest Unless White finally Joins the report there. Is grave doubt here whether the findings of the commission will be accepted by the Ulnted Mine Workers.

TELL THE WORLD— That Indianapolis is only sixty miles from the center of population of the United States. That Indianapolis is the geographical center of manufacturing in the United States. That the area of Indianapolis Is forty-two square miles. That sixteen steam roads connect Indianapolis with all the cities of the central west. That thirteen electric lines radiate from Indianapolis. That more cities of 30,000 population or over can be reached In a night’s ride from Indianapolis than from any other city in the United States.

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This morning a little newsboy appeared before Robert Kinsey, secretary to Chief of Police Kinney, and counted out more than S4O. which he had collected from newsboys for the fund. He left, saying he would collect more and return. Many of the newsboys contributed pennies The board of directors of the Associated Employers today issued letter to members asking for contributions to the food I ■> known as the "Employers and Employes Mary Benefit Fund." Checks should be made payable to J. Edward Stilz, treasurer, 1406 07 Merchants Bank building, it ts stated In the letter. All donations will be turned into the police fund.

CARRY SUNSHINE HOME , S iYS JUDGE Lahr Warns Hubbies Not to Treat Wives as Dishrags. "A woman must not be treated like a disbrag by her husband.” That ts the ultimatum issued by Judge Frank Lahr of the Marlon county juvenile court to erring husbands who appear before him in domestic relation cases. "Romantic love is a beautiful thing, but that romance preceding marriage so often fades away after marriage,' said the court. "Every home fs entitled to sunshine and real enjoyment, which are the result of proper conduct on part of both the wife and the husband. "Why should not a husband greet his wife on coming home from work with at least as much politeness ns he has extended to his business associates and friends during the day? The husband must carry sunshine into his home," said Judge Lahr. The court Is of the opinion that it is the duty of the husband to make his home a pLice of Joy. GIRL BURNED STARTING FIRE Explosion of Coal Oil Ignites Clothing of Holdie Croyer. Miss Goldie Croyer, !8. was probably fatally burned this afternoon while she was starting a fire at the home of Mrs. Claudia Scraper, In the rear of SOI Mood lawn avenue. She was rushed to the City hospital, where it Is reported she can not rc-ovr. According to Blcyctemen Dalen and Muse Miss, Croyer had thrown coal oil Into the stove. An explosion followed and her clothing was enveloped In flames. She rau screaming Into the yard and fell. M. E. Leach, who lives at 80t Woodlawn saw her. He extinguished the flames with two pails o' water. Mias Croyer lives in dwell, Ind. She Is taking music lessons In this city and had beeu staying with Mrs. Scraper. I. W. W. Murder Case Goes to J ury Soon MONTESANO. Wash.. March 11—Instructions to the jury in whose hands will be placed the fate of the defendants In the Centralla murder trial were to tie read by Superior Court Judge John M. Wilson late today, Just four months to the hour after the armistice day tragedy which cost the lives of four former service men. The ease is expected to be in the hands of the jury by tomorrow night. v Who\s Seen This Boy? Missing at Danville The police were asked today to search for Irvin Mulford, 13, who is said to have run away from the home of C. 8. Dargltz, Rockwood farm, uear Danville, Ind. * Dargltz told the police the boy bad been at his home since September, he being loft there by his father, who is at Miami, Fla. sThe boy was reported to have been seen on an lnterurban car en route to Indianapolis.

Three Householders Report Robberies A burglar operated during the night on the east side. Mrs. Earl Rifner, 3839 East New iork street, reported to the police that her home had been ranracked while the family was away. A diamond necklace, a bracelet and a watch were taken. Miss Mode Bare of the Maymire sanitarium, 5753 East Washington street, told the police a thief entered the sanitarium and stole her purse containing $4. H. W. Carter, 3525 North Capitol avenue, returned home Wednesday night and found his house ransacked. He said h pair of cuff buttons, a silk shirt a signet ring were missine,. STOLEN KISS DISPUTED. SACRAMENTO, March It.—W. E. Coon has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting Lena Williams, 10, catid.? shop clerk. She says he kissed her “when aha wasn’t looking."

GRAND JURY’S FINDINGS READY FOR U. S. COURT Long Standing Investigation Outgrowth of Nation’s Wage Trouble. INDICTMENTS QUESTION Methods by which the bituminous coal industry of the country is conducted will be laid before the public by the federal grand jury which has been investigating for three months, it was reported at the Federal building today. Government attorneys refused to confirm reports that indictments against both operators and miners would be returned. The grand jury finished its work several days ago and has been marking time while its records were being put In shape for the report to Judge A. B. Anderson. The jurors were recalled this afternoon and were to make their pres entatlou before dismissal by the court today. A mass of evidence has been sifted by the grand Jury under the direction of Dun W. Simms and 1.. Ert Slack, special United States district attorneys, and Frederick VanNuys, who became district attorney after the investigation was under wav. Both operators and officials have been eagerly looking forward to the report of the grand Jury, which may have an Import mt bearing on the settlement of disputes between the United .'tine Work ers of America and the operators. The investigation was the outgrowth of the nation-wide coal strike of bituminous coal miners last fall. CALLED DEC. 8 TO PROBE “CONSPIRACY," The grand Jury was first called into session on Dec. 8 as a result of Information charging operators and miners with having conspired to violate the Lever act, filed In federal court by Mr. Simms and Mr. Slack. Since that time an extensive investigation, including operations In sixteen coul-produclnv states, has been -conducted, but the Jury centered its attentions on the coal industry in the central competitive field, if is said. The selling of coal under contracts with the state of Indiana is said to have come in for much attention during the activities of the grand Jury. It. is know n that mines In which Gov. Goodrich was formerly Interested have been selling coal to state institutions through the Frankfort Ice and Coal Company In Frankfort. ind.. and the Aetna Coal Company of Indianapolis. The greater amount of this coal was provided by the Calora Coal Company of Terre Haute of which Gov. Goodrich was formerly president. In the Information filed previous to the convening of the grand Jury it was charged that coal operators were in a conspiracy to violate the Lever act and anti trust laws. It was also said that the operator* were ctvgnged in a conspiracy with the miners to violate the law, according to a statement made by Attorney Slack. Charges that the operators were in a league with miners to violate the law, as well as in a conspiracy themselves to violate the anti-trust laws, were also made. If was said that the Lever act was "being grossly, openly and defiantly violated.” “A most thorough, sweeping and searching investigation will be made by this grand Jury, and ail violators, whether they be miners, tulue officers, operators or dealers will be brought to the book.' said Attorney Simms In a statement made prior to the convening of the Jury. RETAILERS INCLUDED IN INVESTIGATION. The investigations are said to have not only Included operators and miners, but retail dealers and others concerned with the coal industry as well. The probe was based on evidence furnished by tile department of justice. Operatives from the department began an investigation of the coal industry In 1917 in reference to charges of a conspiracy on the part of operators. This first Investigation was mostly confined to the central competitive field. Including four states. Operatives from the department were assigned to investigate the coal industry as a result of charges made during the war. During the coal strike of last (Continued on Page Two.)

Frat Blood Hunters Run A-fowl Police and Spoil Spooky Ritual It was “rough night" for two candidates being initiated into the mysteries of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, Butler college. From out of the darknesfc of classic Irvington enme wails of chickens in distress.

“Thieves, burry, hurry!” the alarm) sounded over the telephone at police headquarters. When Bleyclemen Amsden and Hyland reached Bonna nvenue and Audubon road they threw their flashlight on two roughly dressed young men. Each carried a chicken under his arm “I'll call the wagon; you watch ’em,” one of the police said to the other. “Wagon? Why, we ” “Never mind that stuff,” the policemen chorused. They were slated as Lloyd Jones. 18, 1419 Lagrange avenue, and Charles Porter, 18, 2923 North Capitol avenue, on charges of petty larceny. CATS INTENDED, POLICE ARE TOLD. Members of the fraternity, hearing of their fate, appealed to Capt. Franklin. The captives told their story. It was “rough night” for them in their initiation exercises, they said. The Alpha Alpha Zeta, which was putting, them through their paces, demanded blood. "Go out Into the night and fetch us blood—the blood of an animal,” the leader of the Zetns told them. “Get cats," they were Instructed. But cats at midnight In Irvington are scarce. The young men had searched alley, lane and tree for feline prey. They remembered the blood lust of the Zetas. They could almost hear them howl; “Ye gods, give os blood—tha

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DESCRIBE FILTH AS ‘OBNOXIOUS AND JMSGRACE’ Judge Moll Backs Up Protest With Personal Letter to Board. OFFER EXPLICIT NEEDS Branding as “positively obnoxious” the conditions in a jury room which is used by three courts in the Marion county courthouse, a jury of superior court, room 5, today dis patched a written communication to the county commissioners protesting against these conditions. The written protest of the Juror* wat accompanied by a personal letter from Judge T. J. Moll of superior court, room 5. Judge Moll stated in his letter that the jury first presented him with the written protest against conditions in a jury room adjacent to his courtroom which 1* used by the superior 5, the circuit and probate court*. Judge Moil branded the “condition* simply deplorable and a disgrace to the community.” The jurors, In their written protest, called the commissioners’ attention to the fact that it is often very difficult to get citizens to serve on juries. DEFINITE AS To WHAT IS NEEDED. ~ ' ' 1 ’ J ' “Conditions such as exist In thi* Jury room do not help this matter,” the jurors stated. “It is not only uncomfortable, but positively obnoxious to the finer senso of gentlemen and not such as we are accustomed to.” The Jurors were very definite In what should be done to remedy conditions In the Jury room. They recommended the following immediate improvements: 1. Better janitor service. 2. Better lighting system. 3. New linoleum on the floor. 4. Painting of the walla si and woodwork. 3. Toilet conditions should be made sanitary. fl. Installing of new furniture. In speaking of the present condition of the broken furniture in the Jury room, the jurors stated: "The present furniture and general equipment resemble that which was generally found in a second-class livery stable in Browa county in the ’BD’s.” SHANK AND HAYS RE< EIVE LETTERS. The written protest bore the names of the following jurors: J. D. Mason, Dennis H. Duncan. Joseph Hall. Walter Sudenmyer, W. 11. Lee, E. E. Greeu, F. L. Enrich. J. M. Slmel, J. A. McClain. John If. King. Valentine Kiefer. Charles Savage. Richard Ogden, Lewis Elcke and Bert Correl. | Commissioners Carlin Shank and Joseph Hayes were present when the protests were presented to th-> board. Commissioner Shank stated that the courthouse custodian has been 111 for some time. "That does not explain conditions,’’ said Mr. Hayes. Shank ordered the acting custodian to have all Jury rooms cleaned and scrubbed at once. “We will inspect the furniture and other equipment tomorrow,” he said. Shank was invited by a reporter to go to the room In question at once and see the condition. “I can't, as we are due now at the poor farm," said Shank. "Going out to get a free meal?” asked the reporter. Commissioner Hayes laughed and said "That is a leading question.” “This is the first protest we have evei bad." said Shank. About a week ago a jury in superior court, room 3, was kept in the jury room (Continued on Page Two.) WOULD TIE UP ROAD BUILDING Plans to Ask State to Release Labor for Farm Work. VINCENNES, Ind., March 11.—James R. Riggs, assistant secretary of agriculture, announced here today he will appear before the state highway commission at Indianapolis tomorrow with the request that road work be held up during this spring because of the shortage of farm labor.

heads of Pilgrims Jones and Porter If they do not bring ug cats.” But no cats to be found. Resourcefulness, of course, gets many man out of trouble. “How about chickens?’ Jones asked Porter. "A bully idea," he agreed. FOWLS ARE FOULED BY AMATEURS. Down a dark alley they ventured. They came upon a shed. They looked in. The rooster said something in night talk. Each youth grabbed a fowl by the neck. They were not expert at this kind of work and one of the, captured biddies let out a cry. They were making their way back to the fraternity house when the police overtook them. They bared their breasts for Capt. Franklin, trying to convince him it was their “rough night.” They were smeared with shellac. Both admitted their quest of wi'l blood was to windup their initiation. They had been paddled before they were sent out into the night. - It developed that the reason Jones and Porter could not find cats was that four other “frat" pledges who had gone out ahead of them had cleaned up every stray cat in Irvington. It is said the> carried no less than half a dozen felines a Fag*