Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 57, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 July 1920 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Generally fair, except possibly local thunder showers: moderate temperature.

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TAX BOARD AUTOCRACY APPROVED BY HOUSE

COX ADVOCATES FLAT TAX ON ALL BUSINESS Would Substitute Volume Done for Present Levy on Excess Profit Basis. REDUCE SELLING PRICES COLUMBUS, 0.. July 16,—Repeal of the present graduated excess prollts taxes as a means of reducing the cost of living tv 111 be advocated by democratic nominees during their campaign, Gov. James M. Cox stated today. Cox would substitute a flat tax of from 1 to 1H P r ent on the volume of business done by all business concerns. Virtually the same change has been recommended by President Wilson, Secretary 'of the Treasury Houston and hla former assistant. R- C. Leffingwell.

SAYS PRESBNT SYSTEM BOOSTS LIVING COSTS. Cox believes that his proposed tax would raise from $1,600,000,000 to $-, 000,000,000 annually. The present graduated levies greatly pyramid the cost of all necessities, he believes. He probably will deal at length on the question of taxation In his speech of acceptance. Asked for hla views on taxation, Cox referred to several recent speeches and authorised their quotation as his present position. "Prices are high and will remain so until we seriously dedicate our efforts to the wiping away of things that came with the war,” he said. "A considerable" factor in the high cost of living is the continuance of the excess profits tax. “Ip establishing a selling price every business Bets aside a reasonable profit and then adds to it the amount of the tax. “This is done in turn by the manufacturer, the Jobber and the retailer until the Inevitable result is a staggering cost to the consumer. PLAT TAX WOULD SIMPLIFY MATTERS. "A flat tax of 1 or ltfc per cent on the volume of business done by any concern would be- a simple matter to collect and it would be neither cause nor alibi for excessive prices. “It would allow nearly half the amount of government revenue necessary and allow a speedy repeal of the excess profits taxes.” Gov. Cox today was to meet a large delegation of suffrage leaders, led by Miss 41iee Paul, leader of the national woman suffrage party. - He has indicated that because of his strong personal suffrage beliefs he will give the women assaurances of energetic efforts to make Tennessee or North Carolina the thirty-sixth state to ratify tha suffrage amendment

48ERS’ REMNANTS FORMING PARTY LaFolHette and Bryan Mentioned as Possible Slate. f CHICAGO, July 14—A new political party was being born today. Under the leadership of Allan McCurdy, New York, and Judge Wray of .Nebraska, some seventy members of the of ferty-elght met to hold an indignation meeting because the committee had failed to name a national ticket and adopt its. own platform. A platform was drafted and submitted to the meeting today, and It was plannded to issue a call for a convention within a short time. The committee voted to organize Itself as a political party and to -place a ticket In the field. Judge Kay was of the ofnnion that Senator LaFollette could be secured to head the tl*et, and William Jennings Bryan Vas mentioned as the vice presidential jfiendida te. The new party will be called the ‘‘Liberal Party,” it was announced. It was voted to make the temporary organization permanent, to’recess to hold a convention upon call of the executive committee and to -bar from the organization all who may demand a socialistic or class party organization. DEMOCRATS TO RATIFY' TICKET Special Program Planned for Tuesday at Club. . • The campaign committee of the Indiana Democratic club, of which Judge U. W. Felt Is chairman, has prepared a program for a ‘‘ratification” of the national democratic ticket at the clubhouse Tuesday evening. Charles Remster, former Judge of the circuit court, will preside. Thomas Taggart, candidate for state senator. Is on the program for 5 discus-' sion of the national convention: Dr. C. E. McCulloch, candidate for governor, will talk en “The Candidates”; Samuel M. Ralston, former governor, will discuss the national platform; \J!ss Julia Landers, national committeewoman, will tell of the part played in the nomination by women; Henry Spann will talk on ‘“The Battle in Indiana." A special Invitation has been sent to all the members of tbe county organization through Reginald Sullivan, county chairman, and It is planned to have present all th<ke who have affiliated with either the men's or tbe women's branch of the organization. 1 / This meeting will be one of a series that the campaign committee of the club has planned for an early opening of the campaign in Marion county.

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New Jail Delivery Plot Seen in Official Activity Doors Closed to All Visitors—Sheriff Says Prisoners Being Searched. Rumors of another attempted Jail delivery were current; today when the doors of the Jail were closed to all outsiders, regardless of their business, with the explanation that the prisoners in ‘‘federal row” were being searched. Sheriff Robyt Miller asked for a squad of policemen to assist in the search, which was said to be conducted by Deputy Sheriff Bloom. Sheriff Miller was locked In his house, adjacent to the jail, and refused to see anyone or talk on the telephone. An attendant at the door of the Jail, when asked for an explanation, said it was “merely a precautionary measure.” When asked if such a thing had ever been done before he replied that it was "simply a precautionary measure.” Every question was answered in exactly the same language.

Valparaiso Family Outfit Themselves With Running Mates VALPARAISO, Ind.. July 18.—A Valpar&Lo mother and her twin daughters will have no difficulty recalling their wedding anniversary. The entire family assumed marital vows last night, three ceremonies being performed by two clergymen. Mrs. Unit Zone became the wife of John Hlvely, a prominent lousiness man, and Cora and Nora, the daughters, became the brides of William Baker and Harry Eijler. respectively. The girls are prominent In the town’s social circle. He Barely Makes It Residents in the neighborhood of Tenth street and Sterling avenue had visions of a “September Morn” about 11 o’clock last night, but it was only Allen Wolfley. 13, of 1101 ——————— Hamilton avenue. . Os course, it was I all a “joke," but V\" y N the affair resulted a ” in the arrest of eight young men who, the police alJijg \ \ \ lege, stripped Wolnj —; fley of all hls^JothD* ' - b> 1 ih lug and caused that young man the embarrassment of running along on Tenth street sans anything at aU. Just before Motor Policemen Hudson and Landers arrrived the clothing was returned to Wolfley, who hastened to dress. All but two of the alleged “jokere” had disappeared, but were found later.

IT’S A CINCH THE MOON NE’ER TOLD HULL, Mass., July 16.—The ”eutlre" police" force today was on the trail of a bevy of maidens who take their plunge in Whitman's pond after dark, clad In silken pajamas, gauzy nighties and bits of lingerie. Indignant women, who complained to the police force, told them the garments were “entirely inadequate" when the girls were silhouetted against the moon. When last Interviewed, the police force was on its way to Whitman’s pond, to be sure to bo there in time to verify the charges tonight. Trampled to Death ANDERSON, Ind„ July 16—Kenneth Lawson, 4, son of Elwood Lawsou, living seven miles southwest of here, is dead here today from injuries received when he was kicked and trampled by a horse. Tippecanoe County Gains 2,754 in Decade WASHINGTON, July 16.—Preliminary population figures were announced today for Indiana: Tippecanoe county, Indiana, 1020 population, 42,813; increase since 1910, 2,754, or 6.0 per cent. Trotzky for Peace When Warsaw Falls LONDON, July 16. —A radiogram picked up by a British government station and given out by the admiralty today, quoted Leon Trotzky, the bolshevik war minister, as saying In an impassioned speech at a Moscow mass meeting: “We will make peace with Poland only on the triumphal entry of our army Into W arsaw.” ' •

Goodrich O.K.’s §20,000 for SessionJExpense Gov. Goodrich today placed his signature on house bill No. 537, introduced by Representative Mendenhall, Hendricks county, providing for the appropriation of $20,000 to defray the expenses of the special session. \ The bill recently passed the house, under suspension of rules, by a vote of 90 to 0. Goodby Forever to 250 Gallons Booze EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 18.—Between 250 and 300 gallons of liquor, mostly whisky, in the possession of Herbert Males, sheriff of Vanderburg county, will be destroyed this week cn order of Judge Gould of the Vanderburg circuit" -court. The court decision was reached in suits brought by the committee appointed recently by Judge Gould for the purpose of disposing of the liquor. The court held that the parties from whom the liquor was taken have no on the same. . ■

Spiritualists Hold Forth at Anderson ANDERSON, Ind., July it—Although the camp jneetlng program does not begin until tomorrow the number of early arrivals at the Chesterfield camp of tne Indiana Assbciatlon of Spiritualists, Is unusual and the hotels and cottages were opened today. ' x There are representatives here from several other states, including five delegates from LaSalle, Neb., eighteen from Enon Valley, Pa., and some from Kansas City. An orchestra of young women from SbelbyrUle has been engaged for the entire six week* of the meeting, __

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EACH SIDE PAT IN CHICAGO STRIKE Car Company Claims 70 Per Cent in Use. CHICAGO. July 16.—Chicago’s street car strike continued today, with both sides “standing pat” In the controversy and no indications In sight of an early agreement From the company’s standpoint the situation was much Improved, however. Many cars were running and a statement Issued by the company officials declared 70 per cent of the regular “ruth hour” service was In effect. Normal day service would be maintained, they said. , None of the motormen and conductors Joined the strike, in sympathy with the maintenance service men, who started it. It was reported. Investigation of the Chicago street car strike Is planned by the state public utilities commission, according to an announcement by James H. Wilkerson, <-bairma nos the commission. Wilkerson indicated the commission might urge action by the state’s attorney against “Umbrella Mike” Boyle, who called the men out.

REDS SEEK TO RULE ILLINOIS Lloyd Trial Reveals Plot for Proletariat Regime. CHICAGO. July ll A plot to overthrow the state government of Illinois and establish a "dictatorship of the proletariat” was revealed today at the trial of William Bros* Lloyd an{ others, charged with plotting to overthrow the government. According to G. A. Englekon. Chicago, a defendant who turned state's evldence, the radicals sent out a secret circular urging “organization of a wiping class state power and tbe establishment of a dictatorship of the proletariat.” Communists plotted their alleged schemes, said Englekon, In a gloomy book shop, the walls of which were decorated with “red" pictures and literature. UTILITIES BODY FIXES PRIORITY Service Commission Now Has Desired Authority. Through an order Issued by the Interstate commerce commission the public service commission of Indiana Is given tbe right to Issue priority order* for the transmission of coal from mines to state Institutions and utilities. The order Js the result of the visit to Washington of John W. McCardle of the Indiana public service commission, and his conference with the interstate commerce commission in regard to the priority of coal shipments from mines to state Institutions and utilities. The order states that "until and Including August 20, 1920. all common carriers by railroad, within the said territory (Indiana), to the extent that may necessary In order that public utilities, Including street and interurbkn railways, power and light'ng plants, water and sewer plants, hospitals, schools and other public Institutions may be furnished with necessary fuel,” are liable to priority orders from the commission. “With the granting of power by the lower house of the legislature In the special session and with the probable passage of the measure In the senate, to the public service commission, to divert coal cara to mines, that necessary fuel shall be furnished those Institutions named, and with the order of the Interstate commerce commission, the public service commission has been vested with the powers it desired, to handle the coal situation,” said Mr. McCardle.

2 Companies Will Not Bid on Richmond Job RICHMOND, Ind., July IG.AThe Westingbouse Electric Company and the Central Electric Company have notified the board of works that they will not submit bids for the construction of a 500-kllowat turbine and other equipment for the municipal light plant. The companies state that the approof SIOO,OOO made for this purpose by the- city council was less than the actual cost of the Improvement. The board of works asked the council to appropriate $275,000 for the equipment, but there has been considerable friction between the council and the board of works, and the appropriation was put down. Reds Continue Attack LONDON, July 10.—The soviet war office communique wirelessed from Moscow today shows that fighting is still in progress between the Russians and Poles despite the efforts of the allied statesmen at Spa to bring about an armistice. Cops or No Cops? That Is Question LAIiE FOREst 111., July /15. “There’s no honor among motorists.” For n year motorists have scooted lickity-split through here without fears. ’ There were no motor cops and autoists were expected to be on their "honor.” . The cops have been restored.

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ALLIES EXPECT FINAL GERMAN ANSWER TODAY Unless Huns Accept Ultimatum Ruhr Occupation Will Be Begun. X NEW COUNTER OFFERS SPA, Belgium. July 10.—Having exhausted every diplomatic resource In an effort to obtain a reduction In the amount of coal demanded by the allies, the German delegation was expected to uccept today the ultimatum requiring delivery of 2.000,000 tons monthly. Distribution of the German reparations payments among the allies was agreed on at a meeting of allied leaders this morning. Percentages to go to the various counties were not announced, although It was believed they would be substantially as previously decided. The equivocal acceptance of the coal demand presented by the Germans was considered by representatives at private meetings and‘a reply formulated which called for the final German decision today. Germany must deliver a total of 6,000,000 tons of coal to the allies by Nov. 20 under penalty of having allied troops occupy the Ruhr “or any other district," the latest allied note sets forth.

New counter proposals dealing with the delivery of coal by Germany to the allies were presented to the allied statesmen by the German delegation. They were considered at a meeting of the allied premiers this morning, when separate conferences were held by the allied and German statesmen. Premier De LaCrolx of Belgium, presiding officer, announced that the Germans would be called In at 4 o’clock this afternoon to give their final answer to the allies. "White the allied counter-proposal was not satisfactory as regards the price to -be paid for German coal I believe that the differences will be smoothed over an 1 that the Germans will sign the protocol later.” said Dr. Walter vou Simons, German foreign secretary, before the Germans met. CAN’T BE SETTLED AT THIS SESSION. “The reparations question can not be settled at this conference. “As the allies insist that Germany jhal! deliver 2.000,00<> tons of coal monthly the whole reparations plan drawn up by the German cabinet ha* been upset. “It will require considerable deliberation before we arrive at a <K finite sum of Indemnity." . The members of the German cabinet who are here for the Spa conference, headed by Chancellor Fehronbach, assembled at 10 o’clock while the allied premiers met simultaneously at their headquarters. Following Is the substance of the allied reply to the Germans’ acceptance ct the qualified coal demands: The German government will, beginning Aug. 1, deliver 2.000,000 tons of coal monthly for six months. The value qf this coal will be credited against the German reparations obligation at the German market price. A premltita of five gold murks per ton will be allowed on certain classos and quantities of coal. This premium will be paid In cash to be used for buying foodstuffs for German miners. In the near future an agreement shall be made regarding distribution of tipper Silesian coal by a mixed German-allied commission. LIVING STANDARD TO BE FIXED. As soon a# possible a commission will be established at Essen on which Germany will be represented, to provide a standard of living for miners t regard to food and clothing, with a view to Improving coal production. Tlip allied governments are ready to grant Germany, during the six months period, an advance payment amounting (Continued on Page Nine.)

ALASKAN FLIGHT SUFFERS DELAY Commander Forced to Land at Scranton —Awaits Repairs. SCRANTON, Pa., July 16.—Capt. St. Clair Street, commander of the Alaskan flying expedition, who landed In plane No. 1 near here late yesterday because of the fog, expects to resume his Journey to Erie, Pa„ to Join the other three army fliers this afternoon. An axle was damaged in landing and the morning was spent In making repairs. / ERIE, Pa„ July 16.—The three United States army airplanes, en route from New York to-Nome, Alaska, which arrived here last night, were awaiting today the arrival of Capt. St. Clair Street, commander of the expedition, who landed near Scranton yesterday. Street Is expected this evening and the planes probably will get away early tomorrow for Grand Rapids, Mlcb. The aviators hope to cover two laps of the Journey tomorrow, making up for lost time here.

Boston Dryest; N. Y. Wettest Prohibition Agent Kramer Pleased With Results of Enforcement.

WASHINGTON, July 16.-*-Boston Is the dryest city in the United States, Federal Erohibition Commissioner Kramer said today. New York is the wettest, according to Kramer.

“Probably there are 700 places in New York where the prohibition law Is being violated,” said Kramer. “This shows a big success for the prohibition law, however. New York used to have 11,000 saloons. We’re doing our best in' New York, but It Is a long^Job.” Kramer declared he was much pleased with prohibition enforcement results so far. _ “I do not deny,” he said, “that the law Is being violated in very many localities, especially in large cities, like New York laud Chicago.! “This was perhaps to have been expected. NOTICES BIG CHANGE IN ATTITUDE ON QUESTION. “There has been a big change in tlie attitude toward prohibition though slrtce the supreme court approved Its constitutionality about a month ago. Our agents report that more enthusiasm Is displayed by >oeal police and prosecutors in co-operatiug with federal officials in enforcement of the law. "Partial prohibition, ox the. proposal *o permit the or* vtf m *a*

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Bernard B. Geissler, chauffeur for Arthur DeCordova. wealthy New York broker, who is said to have shot and killed the beautiful wife of hit employer and then killed himself on a lonely road near Stonlngton, Conn. Mrs. DeCordova’s body was found lying at the edge of the road shot through the heart. , A few feet away, lea.dng over a small fence, Geissler, the chauffeur, was found, a bullet wound lu bis temple. He died several hours later in a hospital without tegainlng consciousness. Gelssler’s mad infatuation for Mrs. DeCordova Tls believed by the authorities to have been the motive for the tragedy. He had been employed as chauffeur for the family for five years.

QUAKE IS FELT AT LOS ANGELES Single Shock Followed by Violent Tremors. LOR ANGELES. Cal.. July 16. -Buildings lit Los Angeles Were rocked violently at 10.11 a. m. today by an earthquake shock. Fou f persons are known to have sustained minor hurts from falling chimneys and broken glass. The Injured are: Kathryn Varnedoe. 11 year* old, was strtick on tbe head by brick, which fell from a roof. Mrs. Emma Ryan, 4% lacerations, fainted snd felT no broken girts*-.' Mrs. Fannie Ffeks, 35, of Sian Diego, sprained left ankle falling down a flight of stairs while running from tbe house, Mrs. Nettle Snyder, treated for bruises and hysteria; hit by falling brick. Tbe quake appeared to be one single violent shock followed by violent tremors. People rushed to the streets "from stores and offices, but In the downtown and strict apparently there was no real panic. It was feared that some damage bad been done Early reports Indicated the quake centered In or near the city of Los Angeles. At the beach cities, particularly Long Beach, It was said the --quake was not violent but was sufflclefttly strong to rattle windows. Telephone service was partially demoralized for ten minutes following the shake. The quake was not felt In Santa Monica, according to a telephone message to the United Press. People of Santa Monica and Ocean Park were very much surprised to learn there had been an earthquake. This would indicate tbag the quake had been heavier south or southeast of Los Angeles. At 10:3Q it had not been possible to reach Inglewood, center of the last series of quokos, by telephone. ' This may bve been due to local demoralization or telephone service. The shock was not preceded by any preliminary quivers, but started with the bard shake and rapidly tapered off. It was preceded by the usual dull rumbling, but the warning was not as long as ordinarily. Reports to the United Press from Pasadena, about tea miles northeast of Los Angeles, were that the quake was felt very slightly there. It was not felt In San Diego and Riverside. At 10:40 reports to the police failed to reveal serious damage. One man was injured by broken glass, which fell from a window beneath which he was standing. Rocks In quantities rolled down the Flfst street hill almost Into the heart of the'business district. SANTA CLARA, Cnl., July 16.—The Los Angeles earthquake probably was of volcanic origin and local in extent, according to Father Rlcard. who Inspected the seismograph at Santa Clara university today for the United Press.

beer, never will be a success in the United States nor anywhere else, oplnlon. Advantage will be taken of the concession, to sell strong liquor on the sly." Prohibition so far has achieved is much success as could have been hoped,' Kramer declared. Police In -many localities report less arrests, ho Said. He also emphasized that hospitals have been able to close formerly populous Inebriate wards. PRICES INDICATE SUPPLY SCARCE. • Kramer said he realized liquor is being smuggled In the United States froln neighboring countries. “But nevertheless It seems to be getting pretty scarce, judging by prices paid illicit dealers. ' “I understand that in places where attempts have been made to sell by the drink In violation of the law, prices range from $1.20 a drink upward. This seems to indicate that it is becoming .vary 'difficult to obtaA liquor,*'

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SENATORS VOTE 26 TO 13 TO KEEP SERVICE BOARD Hogston Abolishment Measure Defeated in Stormy \ Session. BOOST APPROPRIATIONS The Hogston bill providing l for the abolishment of the public service commission of Indiana was lost in the igenate today. By a bi-partisan vote a niotion made by Senator William E. Bowers of Allen county that the enacting clause of the bill be stricken out was carried, 26 to 13. Afte rseveral heated arguments relative to the bill, precipitated by the motion of Senator Hogston, that his bill be called up for second reading, a lively time ensued In the senate, when sponsors oj the measure tried vainly to stall off defeat. ' Following the second reading Senator Bowers Introduced his motion to strike Out the enacting clause. Senator Hogston Immediately retaliated with a .motion to table the motion of Senator Bowers. NOT THE WAY TO KILL A BILL. A spirited debate on the motlop of Senator Hogston ensued, when Senator Negiey, Marion county, who stated that he would oppose the bill when called up for passage, should it get that far,*stated that "this Is not the way to kill a bill.” “I have no fear but that the bill will be killed, when called up for passage, but this Is not the time to kill It. “Let the bill go Its course, then vote against it. “I have been In this legislature for four sessions. This session probably will end my legislative career, and I can say that f have never yet killed a bill In this manner." Senator Hngerty of South Bend, bring-' ing In the oW trite phrase, “butter and egg towns," replied to Senator Negley, In an appeal to the senators to kill thla “vicious bill at the first opportunity." Senator Bowers. In his maiden speech of the special session, and who, It was predicted, would lead the fight against the Hogston bill,' defended his motion, appealing for Us support, because, he said, the public service commission was “vital to the life of the publfc utilities of the state.” “I introduced this motion," said Senator Bowers, “because I wanted to get the Hogston bill killed as quickly as posalble, and I believe this la the best method.” FORCED TO CALL FOR RISING VOTE, The. chair then called for the ayes and ‘trees dn the Bowers motion, and being unable to determine the vote, was forced to call for a rising vote. The Bowers motion carried, 28 to 13. (By voting In favor of the Hogston mo(Continued on l'uf< Eighteen.)

ANNOUNCE WAGE AWARD TUESDAY Rail Workers Ask Billion Increase Yearly. CHICAGO, July 16.—The United States railroad labor board will announce Its award on demands of 2,<100,000 railroad workers for an annual btilion-dollar wage Increase at 11:30 next Tuesday morning. (1. TV. Hangar, board member announced today. * The board, it was learned, has practically agreed on the Increases to be awarded and believe they will be accepted by the employes. The announcement of the award will be made In conformity with the statement of the board several weeks ago that it would render Its decision on or before July 20. The announcement then was to avert a threatened general railroad strike. Board members refused to discuss the details of tbe award to be made. Railroad labor chiefs will gather here Monday to be on hand when the award Is announced so they can decide Immediately whether it is satisfactory. No confirmation could be obtained of reports circulated to the effect that the award would grant pay boosts of from 5 to 12 cent* an hour to the rail workers. Officials of the board denied the truth of these reports, and said no announcement rs to tbe award would be made until It Is officially handed down. New York Concerns Sue for Payment GARY. Ind., July 16.—The Aetna Explosives Company and the Bankers Trust Company of New York filed a suit in the Lake circuit court at Crown Point. Thursday, against the Aetna Iron and Steel Company of Gary, and Chester E. Wirt, the president* asking foreclosure of a mortgage loan of 3325,000 and the : appointment of a receiver. - 6,000 Workers Strike WILKESBARRE, Pa., July 16.—Six thousand employes of the Pennsylvania Coal Company went on strike because the company has refused to end the contractor system. The matter will be placed before the anthracite commission at Scranton. w ", : ■ . -T",---™— ~~:z

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POLITICAL COALITION FORCES PASSAGE OF GOODRICH MEASURE ‘Compromise’ Bill Shows Change in Only One Line, and That of Minor Importance. A coalition' of the political forces of Senator James E. Watßon, Waiw ren T. McCray and James P. Goodrich took holer of the Goodrich legislature’ today and under the direction of the governor himself, the house passed the administration tax measure legalizing the horizontal increases that the supreme court decided were not legal, and giving the state tax board more autocratic power than ever. The order to “tighten up” on the representatives and force them to adopt the program outlined for them before the special session was called went down the line following a caucus last night, at which therff was much talk of a “compromise" between the anti-Goodrich few In the legislature and the Goodrich many in that body ad in the statehouse.

How House Members View ‘Steam Roller* Many members of the house of representatives expressed themselves as disgusted with the administration tactics m "railroading" the tax bill, while those members who always follow the administration in whatever it does expressed th’-’N. satisfaction. Here are seme of the comments: CHARLES BIDAMAN (Vigo County)— I can’t see why the statue of Gov. Hendricks on the state house lawn does not bang Its head in shame at such tactics as were used in railroading this bill through the house. CLAUDE A. SMITH (Gibson County)— The supreme court of Indiana has ruled the act of the tax board unlawful. That explains my vote. CHARLES E. DEAN (Jefferson and Scott counties—There are some points about the bill I did not like,’but It was the best way out of a bad muddle. JAMES D ALA PLANE (Cas* and CarroU counties) —I did not want to go back to my constituency ana have to explain my vote, so I voted “No." J. D. MILTENBERGER—DeIaware County—l have no apology to offer for my vote. It was the only thing to do to save a vast amount of trouble and expen sa. IRA A. KESSLER. Miami County—l was one of the committee of thirteen which tried to amend the measure. I have always been opposed Jo the tax law and the horizontal Increase since it was rammed down our throat3 with those undesirable amendments In 1919. I feel it is discriminating and unfulr. We can onfy hope for the best. HENRY ABRAMS, Marion Codnty—l realize the gravity of the situation. While the bill does not meet my approval, I feel It Is the best thing to do. OTTO PIFIELD, Lake County—l am not exactly satisfied, but It is the best thing we can do under the circumstances. MURRAY S. BARKER. Boone County— I have been opposed to the bill because the proposition is fundamentally unfair and has many dangerous featuaes. The supreme court said the billAvas unconstitutional and I am not willing to step in and say It Is right. *

MILITARY POLICE FIGHT EACH OTHER Two May Die as Result of Mistaken Identity. BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 10.— Sergt. Otto Pugh of Rgckford, 111., and Private Jopeplj Boyer of Milton, Mass., both members of the military police of Camp Custer, are expected to die as the result of bullet wounds received In a pistol duel fought by the two today while they were searching for two prlstmers who had escaped from the Camp Custer guardhouse. The shooting was the result of a mistake made by Boyer and members of a patrol accompanying him. They opened fire on an automobile filled with civilians, believing the latter were concealing the fugitives. Pugh, who was acting as escort for the automobile after he had searched It. returned the fire, believing It bad been started by the escaped prisoners. GALVESTON.UNDER MILITARY GUARD Police Suspended During Longshoremen’s Strike,

GALVESTON, Tex.. July 16—Galvesto ntoday was patrolled by military police. Following issuance of executive orders by Gov. Hobby late yesterday Brig Gen. J. F. Wolters, commanding state troops on duty here during the longshoremen's strike, suspended the police and detective departments and restrained city officials from interfering with the enforcement of civil laws by the provost guard. Police officers and detectives were disarmed and will not be permitted in public places in uniform. Capt. O'Brien Stevens will act as provost Judge In place of the Judge of the city court. The suspensions will remain in effect during the period of martial law in Galveston.

BRITISH BOMBARD TURKS. ATHENS, July ld.-yihe British fleet lying In the Sea of Marmora, south of Constantinople, ./today bombarded the position of the. Turkish nationalists, north of Ismid, as a result of Turkish raids. OPEN LETTER TO ORA J. DAVIES. Dear Ora: Sit tight and neyer weaken, You may have been a little short as treasurer of Howard county, but such n trifle as that makes no appreciable difference in your qualification for the state treasurership. The -gentlemen who are now howling for your scalp d6 not appear to be actuated by any sincere desire to improve the ticket. If they were they would now be objecting to the candidacy of Will Adams, also. .

The “compromise’ ’bill, it developed today, was the administration measure ordained by Goodrich with a change In only one single line and that of no particular Importance. This “compromise” received the support of the Goodrich camp because It originated it, of the Watson camp because Watsonites felt It necessary to end the present turmoil over the tax bill in any manner that would be immediate. Warren T. McCray, candidate for governor, supported the “compromise” because he has never been out of step with Goodrich since before the primaries and no tax treasure has been evolved by the administration without his full approvaL PASSES BY VOTE OF 63 TO 30. The J>lll was passed in the house by a vote of 63 to 30 opposing votes. Any antagonistic amendments which tended to interfere wit hthe policies of the administration were tossed to on* side by the administration workers. The bill as passed not only legalizes the Increases, which the state supreme court held were illegal, but gives the state tax board the right to pass on all findings of the ex-offlclo members of the county board of review in ordering refunds of taxes paid on over assessed property. Ihe law as passed under the steam roller tactics of the Goodrich workers, really gives the state tax board final ■word on all reductions and refunds ordered by the ex-officio members of the board of review.

Thus was eliminated any pretense of restoring to the taxing units the right to- govern their own taxes and placing the seal of republican party disapproval squarely on tbe “home rule” theory that Govr Goodrich declared he favored while the state convention was in progress. SIX REPRESENTATIVES ivitheld ballots. -Six representatives did not vote on tbe bill. Speaker Eschbach set a time limit of one tiwuite for members wishing to explain their vote. Several of the members explained they voted contrary to theig own convictions in carrying out the wishes of'their constituencies. One or two representatives said they voted for the passage of tbe bill because a. worse muddle would be made by attempting to adopt a different method of taxation. In voting “no” some of the members declared that the "sacred authority of the supreme court of Indiana should not be trampled beneath, the feet of the house." The motion to suspend constitutional rules was passed by a rote of 75 to 19. Representative Mlitenberger of Munclf proposed the suspension motion, whlel was seconded by Representative Mendenhall of Hendricks county.

COMPLETE VOTE HERE GIVEN. AYES. —Republican*.— Abraham -Kingsbury Abrams Knapp Anderson Laughlin Baker Leer Barnard Lowe Debater McKinley Brandt McMaeter Buchanan Malott Buller Mendenhall Butler Miltenberger Byers Morgan Covalt Newby Dailey Ovenneyer Davis Phelps Day 1 Phillips Dean Roth rock Decker Rowbottom Dunn Sambor Fifleld Shilling Gaesser Southard Gibbens Swain Given Syptons Gordon Tillman Green Tu thill Hansell Vesey Hare Williamson Harris Willis (Steuben) Hoffman. Winesbuig Johnson Wright Kessler Yoder Klmmel Youse Total— 63.

NOES. —Republican a.— Barker (Boons) (Tippeeaao*) Benedict Newman. Cor, NOU C n Smith Delaplane Traub Grayson Willis (DeKalb) Jinnett Wlmmer Miller (Marlon) Wood ' rj'. Total—ls. il —Democrats.— Ax by Griffiths Barker (Posey) Lee Benz O'Leary Bidaman O’Neil Cooper Scott Craig Thomas Curry Walker Deem s Total—l 6. FIRST SECTION MOST IMPORTANT. The first section of the bill provide* for the legalizing of the various order* of •equalization assessments which were declared invalid by the state supreme court* This clause reads as follows: “Be It enacted by the general assembly of the state of Indiana, that all assessments of property for taxation resulting j from equalization orders made In the i year 1910 by the state board of tax comi missioners, including all the various pef- ! centjige rates of increases or decreases. : so made, as applied to classes of property and subdivisions of classes of property j and as applied between counties and to i the various taxing wits within

NO/ 57.