Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 54, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 July 1920 — Page 11

AGED MAN’S BODY FOUND IN CISTERN Coroner Works on Theory Death Was From Suicide. Jnline A. Victor, SI. 2520 North Capitol avenue, a veteran of the £iril war, was /drowned in a cistern In the rear of hla Dome late last night. He committed suicide, according to Dr. Paul Robinson, coroner, while suffering from temporary mental disorder. When a boy of 6, Victor was brought to the United States from his home In Alsace. France. Hla name at that time was Altheimer, and he was bound out to a family by ;Ue authorities of an orphans’ home at Cincinnati. When the CItII war started he enlisted, but the man in whose charge be bad been placed took him out of the army. The spirited youth ran away and, changing bis name from Altheimer to Victor, served the four years of the war and then re-enlisted for three more years of service in the army. After the war he retained the name of Victor, under which he had served the country, and came to Indianapolis. For many years Victor was the proprietor of a grocery store on what is now North Missouri street, retiring from active business life ten years ago. war veteran had accompanied his tot, John A. Victor, and his daughter-in-law on an automobile ride last night When they returned he made an excuse that he would be back in a few minutes and left the house. Becoming worried John Victor searched for his father and found his body In a cistern. Mr. Victor Is survived by a sister, Miss Flora Altheimer of this city; three sons, John A. Victor, William Victor and Henry R. Victor; three daughters. Mrs. Virginia Kelly, Mrs. Clementine Harrison and Mrs. Flora Hubert, all of this city, except Mrs. Harrison, whose home Is at Martinsville. Mrs. Fred Victor, a daughter-in-law, [ also survives. k Funeral arrangements have not been Icompieted, but the funeral probably will ■be Wednesday and burial will be In ■Crown Hill. IPhone President to l Study Service Here Again taking up the question of better telephone service In Indiana, Edgar S. ' Bloom of Chicago, president of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company held a conference with E. I. Lewis, chairman of the public service commission, aud John j W. McCardle, vice chairman of the com- i mission. It is the intention of Mr. Bloom to return to Indianapolis within the next few days and devote considerable time to the study of the system in an effort to give better service, he said. — ’When the petition of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company for increased rates In thirty-five exchanges in the state, re- j cently before the commission, was withdrawn, the company made It plain that another petition for an Increase would , be presented within the next ninety days. Mr. Lewis said the matter of rates was not touched-on by the conference and that | Mr. Bloom did not say whether or not 1 another petition would be filed.

Pretty Girl Clerk to Watch Nickel Barrel A whole “barrel of nlckelz,” to be gathered by ills* Emily Traugott, a pretty girl clerk, Is promised the Salvation Army home service fund by Jack Kohr, In the Hotel SeTerln hotel. A barrel will be placed In front of the hotel Thursday noon. Miss Dorothy Siegel of the bond department of the Fletcher American bank, staged a campaign In the hank building and yesterday turned over 57 to the home service fund. Other contributors were M. O'Connor, Julia Wert, Mrs. C. S. Voorheca, Charles Remster, Mrs. Jennie I. Winslow, Meier Electric and Machine Company employes. Recover Auto Stolen From City Market An autonlobUe loaded with apples and beans was found by the police deserted i*n the Michigan road near Five Toints early today. The car was owned by Louis Zaring of Greenwood, Ind., and was stolen from near the city market at 10 o’clock last night. E. H. Folkening, living near Five Points told the police there were four men In the stolen automobile and thst they hid when other automobiles approached. He told the police the men got into another automobile going in the direction of the city about an hour before the police were told of the deserted ear. Tax Committee for Each County Favored Resolutions favoring a bill that would call for the formation of a committee in each county, composed of the cour.tj auditor, county treasurer and assessor, to correct valuations of property cssessed at more than Its true value, have have been passed at a meeting of the County Auditors’ association legislative committee. The committee also Indorsed the blit legalizing the horizontal tax increases. Following is the resolution passed at the meeting: “Resolved, That the legislative committee of the Indiana County Auditors' association Indorse the proposed special act to legalize the present valuations on the 1919 tax duplicates. We also urge that provision be made for corrections of all valuations over the true value and that such corrections shall Ins approved In each county by a board comffosed of the county auditor county treasurer and county assessor, of which two shall be a majority for the transaction of all business.”

Baldness Coopered r A veteran business man. who was clmast completely bald and bad tried "'v, ton;ca, lotions, shampoos, etc., jEX A in vain, came acros3 an In* Mtp nma dians' elixir by which he H* f] grew a complete crop of healthy Ik JHt “*' r * The hair elixir is called A KOTALKO.'* Many others, v tsen ncd women, have reported t romarJcablo old to hair growth, J YTienßald f rom dandruff, cessation of falling hair by using Kotaiko. In a vast Bomber of esses, when hair falls cot. too roots are not dead, but remain for soms time imbedded in tbe scalp, like seeds or boibs Betdms only fertility. The usual hair tonics, etc ere of no avail. The Indians' method is curl posed to nourish the hair and etlir.uiate th* growth. It costs so little to try Kotaiko it would be a pity to lose tbe boon which this might bring to yon. , Wonderful results report-( ed. For men’s, women’* and \m/ / * . -children’* hair, it you are fc--aid, or losing hair, or have 7_T fjf dor.drulf, you should try KOTALKO; It may be what's Ptf /T needful for year scalp and afrjT K in such case it is a picas- i'd ure to observe the starting ~*■ r _~? of new hair and its steady Ua r Gro i cn increaso until proMc growth. Obtain a full box of Kotaiko (with *2OO Guarantee) at any busy drug oiora. Or a proof bex will be mailed tree if you send 10 cents, silver or stamps, to pay part advertising coat, to si. H. Brittain, BK-6&, Sta. F, New York, N. X,

CENSUS REPORT WASHINGTON, July IS.—The census bureau today announced the following 1020 census figures: Boone county, Indiana, 23,576; Clinton county, Indiana, 27,787; Dubois county, Indiana, 19,915; Fayette county/Indiana, 17,143; Fountain county, Indiana, 18,823; Gibson county Indiana, 29,201. Increases since 1910: Clinton county, 1,063 or 4 per cent; Dubois county, 72, or .4 per cent; Fayette county, 2,717, or 18.9 per cent. Decreases since 1910: Boone county, LOOS, or 4.5 per cent; Fountain county, f,CI6, or 7.9 per cent; Gibson county, 936, or 3.1 per cent.

Illinois Street Cars Collide; Woman Hurt When two North Illinois street cars crashed together near Twelfth street, last night, Katherine E. Meyerg, 50, of No. 11 Sprinfc apartments, a passenger, was knocked to the floor. She was bruised and suffered a nervous shock. After being attended by a physician she was taken to her home. German Vote Far Outnumbers Polish BERLIN, July 13.—The Germans were entirely successful in the balloting in the Polish-German plebiscite area of Prussia on Sunday, according to final returns compiled at Marienwerder and telegraphed here today. The returns, based on nationality, were: East Prussia—German, 98 per cent; Polish, 2 per cent. West Prussia—German, 92 per cent; Polish, 8 per cent. Barbers to Demand Increase in Wages Look for a heavy crop of whiskers. Indianapolis union barbers will meet tonight for the purpose of making demands for higher wages and shorter working hours. According to Frank McKamey, secretary of the union, the barbers will demand $25 a week and 60 per cent of all receipts over $35, as against the present guarantee of SIS a week and 60 per cent of receipts over $23. F. M. Reynolds Heads New Car Service Body A car service committee has been organized In Indianapolis by the American Railway asociatlon, according to a communication from Clyde B. Aitcblson *of the interstate commerce commission to John W. McCardle, vice chairman of tha public service commission, yesterday/* The establishment of the commission was the result of the efforts of Mr. McCardle, who held a conference with the federal commission in Washington last week concerning the shortage in Indiana. F. M. Reynolds, 615 Majestic building, has been appointed chairman of the committee; D. E. Matthews, chief railway inspector of the commission, will represent the commission on the committee, and L. E. Banta has been asked by the fed- j ♦ral authorities to act as the represents- j tive of the shippers. The committee was established for the j purpose of aiding in the handling of the ; car situation lu Indiana, Mr. Aitcblson said in a letter explaining the function of the body. The membership of the Indianapolis terminal committee will be announced j loon by the commission.

Beginning at 8:30 in the Morning—an astounding Sale of ' Government Jams V \ . A Solid Carload— Five Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Cans Government Pure Fruit and Sugar Jams 8 pound net -■ weight tins JL <£jr Which is just a shade more than 16c per pound. Jam of a comparable quality in our stock sells for 39c to 49c per pound. This means that you get $3.12 to $3.92 worth of jam for $1.29.

Conditions of the Sale ™ e T the ri ! ht * ! imi ‘ , Nn m ? i \? r h “ n< \ or C. O. D. orders can be filled. None can be charged. When delivery is desired an extra charge of 10c per can or 50c per six cans will be made. Because this offering is apt to swamp our delivery forces, we ask your indulgence should your purchase be somewhat delayed in reaching you.

These conditions are imposed because the jams are handled at a profit of but a few cents a can. They go directly from the United States government to you. We are facilitating the distribution. Every family should be concerned in this offering. Think of buying pure fruit and su'gar jams at a price like this. We agreed to take 5,250 cans because we knew women would be eager to get them. When you reflect that sugar prices are sky high and the price of fruits and containers are also at high altitudes—when you consider that here you elimiate work and the uncertainty of results in canning—you’ll regard this offering as a blessing! ——— \ We advise that you supply your needs immediately. There will be an enormous demand for these jams—some flavors will be sold in quick time! * V Various flavors —8-pound cans, $1.29. On sale in Grocery Department, fifth floor. The Wm. H. Block Company

BOARD AGAIN PICKS HOWARD Secretary Re-Elected Unanimously by Trade Body.

WILLIAM H. HOWARD. At the monthly meeting of the governing committee of the Indianapolis Board ; of Trade last night William H. Howard, secretary of the Board of Trade, who . has served continuously in that capacity since Oct. 19, 1909, was re-elceted unanimously. | The proposed Community Chest for Indianapolis was indorsed and Edward B. It a Lib and Joseph A. Kebler were elected ; to represent the Board of Trade on it. The following legislative committee was i elected to represent the Boinl of Trade during the present session of the state legislature: Linton A. Cox. Edward B. Raub, A. M. Glossbrenner, William L. i O’Connor and Mark H. Miller. Painuel A. Holder was re-elected chief grain inspector aud weigkmaster, and I. E. Banta was re-elected traffic manager. The following committees were elected by the governing committee for the fiscal year. Finance—Edward B. Raub. chairman; Brodehurst Eisey, Joseph l’. Gardner, A. M. Glossbrenner, Aquilla Q. Jones, Joseph A. Kebler, Charles C. Perry, Tom Oddy, treasurer. Arrangements—. Tames 11. Taylor, chair- , man. Bert ,\. Boyd, W.lmer Christian, Otto P. Deluge, William C. Hayward., Fred Hoke, Mark H. Miller, James E. | Pierce, I. E. Woodard. Membership—L. L. Fellow*, chairman; Fred C. Dickson, E. M. Ellltt, H M. Glossbrenner, Charlts E. Hall, Leonard M. Quill John A. KeL, A. G. Huddell, James H. Taylor. Itoaise—Georgo 11. Evans, chairman; .T. Martin Antrim, W. E. Eaton. Joseph C. Gardner. E. K. Sheppard Law—Aquilla Q. Jones, chairman; Linton A. Cos, Edward 11. Hnub. Comic unicatlons—John E. McGettigan, chairman; Wllmer Christian. Joseph A. Kebler, H. E. Kinney, William L. O’Con- 1 nor. Bv-Lawg—Mark H. Miller, chairman; n. J. Berry. E. II William C. Hivwrrd. Harvey Mullins. Arbitration- Linton \ Cox, chairman; Fred C. Dickson, William C. Hayward,

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1920.

Albert Isor. Benjamin B. Minor, 'William W. Plel, Charles A. Shotwell, A. W. Thomson, I. E. Woodard. Appeals—William J. Mooney, chairman; John J. Appel, Henry J, Beveridge, John F. Darmody, Frank C. Jordan, Otto R. Lleber, Charles J. Orbison, R. R. Ragan. Charles A. Reeve, Fred W. Scholl, William Scott, W. Hathaway Simmons, Merle N. A. Walker, Thomas A. Wynne, A. A. Young. City Interests —Fred Hoke, chairman; Aquilla Q Jones, Otto R. Lleber, William Scott, Frank D. Stalnaker. Manufacturers—E. Clifford Barrett, E. H. Darrach, Brodehurst Eisey, Fred Hoke. Public Health and Charities Dr. Fletcher Hodges, chairman; Wllmer Christian, Charles A. McCotter, William J. Mooney, James H. Taylor. Relief—Volney T. Malott, chairman; James A. Allison, John J, Appel, Fred M. Ayers. L. C. Boyd, E. H. Darrach, A. M. Glossbrenner, John H. Holliday, Albert E. Metzger, William J. Mooney, Harry S. New, Charles C. Perry, Frank D. Stalnaker, Cortland Van Camp, John F. Wallick. „ Industrial Education —Edgar H. Evans, chairman; William C. Bobbs, Charles A. Bookwalter, L. C. Huesmaun, James W. Lilly. • ~ Grain—Harvey Mullins, chairman; E. Clifford Barrett, Harry J. Berry, H. H. Bingham, Bert A. Boyd, H. E. Kinney, Walter E. Rich. E. K. Sbepperd, Frank A. Witt. Grain Arbitration—Edgar D. Anderson, chairman; John W. Jordan, F. M. Montgomery. Grain Discount—Fred G. Heinmlller, chairman; D. M. Cash, William O. Haug, W. S. McDonald, I. E. Woodard. Seed—Edward M. Burge, chairman; Tully C. Crabbs, Leßoy Urmston. Grain Inspection Appeals—Charles A. Shotwell, chairman; E, E, Allison, P. M. Gale, Lew S. Hill, Fred W. Scholl. Call—William C. Hayward, chairman; Edgar D. Anderson, William C. Maibucher. Hay—O. D. Kendrick, chairman; William F. Kasscbaum, Henry J McCoy, Charles A. Shotwell, Fred A. Vnwter. Flour Inspection—l. E. Woodard, chairman; Valentine Bachman, J. *C. Consodlne, George C. Doran, John F. Russell. Mercantile Interests—Frank I> Stalnaker, chairman; J. Martin Antrim, G. R. 'Efroymson, George A. Gay, Victor C. J. George Mueller, Franklin Vonnegut. Produce—H. M. Glossbrenner, chalr- | man. Leltoy Reach. William Locks, R. It. Ragnn, Stanley Wyckoff. , Railroad and Traffic—H. H Bingham, chairman; H. J. Berry, Joseph R. CavaI nagh. George 11. Evans, William ' Hayward, L. L. Hyde, Harry J. Irwin, H. K. Kinney, 11. 11. Shepard. Fire Insurance Richard Lieber, chairman; H 11. RlngtiHm, Solomon 8. Kiser, ; C. A. McCotter, G. A. Scbnttll. Real Estate—John J. Appel, James S. ('ruse, ('. A. Hilgenberg, Lytm B. Martlndale. G E. Mayfield, O. J. Smith. John J. Reilly. Live Kjack—Charles W. Sedwlck, chairman ; Chaunney H. Clark, Leßoy A. Mansfield, John H. Moffett, Clarence Roberson. Order of Shepherds Names New Officers Theodore Pfsfflin was elected past president of the Golden Rule lodge, Independent Order of Shepherds, at a meeting of the lodge last night. Plans for the annual picnic, which will be held next Sunday at Broad Ripple park, were discussed. Memorial services will be held in P. H. C. hall. East and Michigan streets, tomorrow night. Other officers elected at the meeting were as follows: Lester Bennett, president: Louis Mathony, vice president; W. H. Woodfield, secretary; Nellie Herner, treasurer; Althea Curlu, chafdain; George Mosco, ; warden; Mrs. H. A. Hammer, conductor; William Sims, Inside doorkeeper; Howard Hammer, outside doorkeeper; John Feldman. Verna Woodfiehl, Ralph Herner and Mary Mathony, supports; Hyatt Johnson, drill master, and Maud Allman, plant* t.

Pennsy Brakeman Suffers Loss of Leg RUSHVILLE, Ind., July 13.—Ray Dye, 23, of Columbus, Ind., a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, suffered the loss of his right leg when several cars passed over him while the train was switching at Falmouth, a few miles northeast of here. In addition to the loss of bis limb, which was amputated Just above the knee, In the accident, he suffered & badly mangled hip and severe bruises. . His condition is serious. Strike in Paper Mill * at Hartford City HARTFORD CITY, Ind., July IS.— More than 150 men are out at the plant of the Hartford City paper mill following the refusal of the company to grant wage increases. The men are asking 50 cents per day increase for those who make more than $0 a day, and 75 cents for those making less than $6. “ They are also asking that the 10 per cent bonus plan be continued and the reinstatement of two officers of the Workman’s Protective association, who were discharged last week. Niagara Victim’s Arm Is Washed to Shore NIAOAHA FALLS, N. Y., July 13.The right arm of a man was taken from the Niagara river near the Canadian Maid of the Mist landing late today. It is believed to ba part of the body ofSjeorge C. Stephanj} of Bristol, England, who was killed Sunday in an attempt to go over the Horseboe Falls la a barrel. Stephens was so sure that his plunge would be successful that before' undertaking the feat be wrote the following cable to be sent his wife as soon as his safety was assured: "Feat accomplished. Tell Dan.” Dan was Stephens’ manager, who did npt appear for the event. The message actually sent to the mother of Stephens' nine children in Bristol, England, was, "Prof. Stephens lost in attempt.” Attorney General Raney said today there might be prosecutions in connection with Stephens' death. Witnesses of the start over the cataract said a loose hoop was pointed oat to Stephens .who said bo thought it was all right.

When Folks Quit Coffee because of cost to health or purse, they naturally drink * POSTUM There's a Reason

THE W?H BLOCK C? Indiana's Lariat Assortment of HART SCHAFFNER IS MARX Clothes for Men L: : ■' ' --v:---—: .. .: , Store Closes Saturdays at 1; Other Days at 5 During July and August

Half Price Sale

—Copyright, 1920, Hart Schaffner & Marx. Half Price 5 30 *32.50

TTolf Frotn an Eastern maker —all-wool suits for men <£OC! AAClll A I JLLfci and young men; made to sell for SSO, sale price—iy. —The Daylight Clothing Store, Third Floor. ( Such an intense selling has followed this purchase and sale of several thousand pairs of fine Low Shoesf or W omen -^t $ 5.45 That at times it is almost impossible to handle the crowds— WON’T YOU SHOFTN THE MORNING, PLEASE. Avoid the afternoon crowds. SIO.OO was the wholesale price quoted on most of them a few weeks ago. Plenty of white footwear is included. This is the most advantageous sale of our career—women are buying to the limit of their future requirements. THEO TIES PUMPS OXFORDS With French high heels. heelS< W,th Cuban and bab * White reigncloth Black kid * French heels. Brown calf Brown calf White kid, covered Cu Brown suede Black calf ban heel With Cuban and baby OXFORDS White reigncloth, millFrench heels. With French high heels. tary heel White reigncloth, baby White reigncloth Black kid, baby French French heel Black kid heel White kid, ( üban heel Black calf Brown calf, Cuban heel Brown kid, Cuban heel Brown calf • Black kid, Cuban heel Black kid, Cuban heel Patent kid Black calf, Cuban heel Sale price, $5.45 . NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS—ALL SxILES FINAL. - —Third Floor.

Domestics and Beddings

PERCALE, 28 inches wide, neat figures and stripes, light dark colors. Extra special, or yard ZOC CHEVIOT SHIRTINGS, 27 inches wide, stripes and plain colors, for men's shirts, boys’ waists, children's rompers, etc.; 45c quality, QQ/> yard OOh NAINSOOK, perfect bleach, for infants’ dresses and lingerie. Special, A pr _ yard WHITE OUTING FLANNEL, 27 inches wide, double fleeced, soft and fluffy, excellent for children's and infants’ wear, 40c quality, QQ~ yard OOC

Os a Considerable Number of Hart Schaffner &, Marx 3-Piece Suits For Men and Young Men. They were taken out of Hart Schaffner & Marx’s newly formed surplus. j Frankly, sir, where is there another clothing sale that can even be mentioned in the same breath as this one! Hart Schaffner and Marx Suits for Men and Young Men Intended to Sell for

S6O $65 S7O $75 SBO SBS $ 35 $ 37.50 S 4G $ 42.50

1M BASEMENT STORE

C H E E S ECLOTH, yard wide (ho phone orders), 1 1 BLEACHED SHEETING, 81 inches wide, strong, even thread. S: 85c HEAVY UNBLEACHED SHEETING MUSLIN, yard wide, extra quality for sheets, bolsters or cases, spe- QQ/cial, yard OOC /HEAVY UNBLEACHED SHEETING, for three-quarter beds, 98c r~i pr quality, yard.. / t_/C U N BLEACHED SHEETING, double bed width, easy to bleach, yard /9C

Mens Furnishings HOSE FOE MEN, medium weight, fully reinforced, lavender, 25c quality, ATHLETIC UNION SUITS FOR MEN, knitted material, bleached, “Web Weave.” Sizes 38 f7 to 46, SI.OO qualify. / OC UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS FOR MEN, of fine balbriggan; shirts, short sleeves; drawers, ankle length; special, garment.*. iJ V?C UNION SUITS FOR MEN, balbriggan, long sleeves, ankle length, ecru color: sizes 38 to 44, O O special O V?C

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