Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 67, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 July 1920 — Page 11

II BILL WAITS tILE HOUSE IS MARKING TIME ontiiurd From Face One.)

has money due him for wort done at any time in the past may collect. ’’ <le dared Representative Dunn "The men, for whose benefit the bill is being passed, knew, in the past, that the law provides for payment for specific duties, and that they would not be paid for other work. "Another question which arises is how the counties might be reimbursed after paying these bills.’' Representative Newman defended the bill. “Men combating the mud and bad weather doing work for the public expect to be paid, and the public ought to meet this obligation." be declared. In reply to Representative Punn's statement, Representative Jinnett said the bill eculd only date back to 1907. at which time the three-mile road law was passed. Representatives Rothrock and Canu wore active in attacking the measure. ‘■There is nothing in the bill which protects the county from men who might wish to drag in oid claims." they asserted. Representative Barker of Posey county filed a motion for reconsidering the bill, following its defeat. rfWTt- bill providing for the acquisition and maintenance of aviation fields by cities and counties was read the second time In the house. A motion by Representative Phelps to suspend constitutional rules was defeated by a vote of 61 to 0. aud the bill was passed to engrossment. '

SEX AT E COX CURS IX COAL COMMISSION BILL

Despite strenuous opposition from the minority in the upper house, and another j attack by Senator Joseph M. Cravens on the methods of Gov. James P. Goodrich in his alleged attempt to further his own mine Interests in the state by the coal commission bill, the senate yesterday concurred in the report of the conference committee on the measure. The concurrence vote was 28 to 11. The members of the committee from the senate were Senators Dunean. Meeker and Balnum and their report was made in the upper house about 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Immediately upon the reading of the report by the clerk. Senator Edward r. Eisner, democrat, of Seymour, launched ! Into an attack on the bill, characterizing as a joke. ’ The bill was a Joke as it passed the i senate before with the power f the commission in the hands of the service. but as It comes back now. with the power put into the bands of the state board of accounts, it Is worse than a joke. "It is absurd and rldicnlo'us. BOARD PACKS IxACHIXtRI’. "The board of accounts has no maefcin- i ery they can put into effect to carry out the provisions of this act. aad they would have no power. “You might Just as well make the state lire marshal or the state veterinarian attempt to do the work, as it would be just as sensible. "You are simply making a farce of the bill. “The state board of accounts has to chairman now. apd the members ne nothing but auditors." Senator Duncan, chairman of the senate conference committee, spoke after Senator Eisner. In defense of the coal commission act. and defended the action of the committee in placing the duties of the commission in the hands pf the board of accounts. He was interrupted by Senator Cravens who. during the first week of the special s“Ssion. in plain words, called the band of Gov. Gocdrich in regard to bis mins interests. ■•Who eompopp* the board of ac- ; counts?" asked Senator Cravens. “I think the governor. Mr. Eschbach and Otto Klans. auditor of state.%compose the board," replied Senator Duncan. Senator Cravens, tipon the conclusion of j the remarks of Senator Duncan, then launched into another bitter denunciation of Gov. Goodrich, and the actions of the assembly in the creation of this bill. SAYS KLACSS DID NOT TRUST GOVERNOR. He told of how the governor and Otto Klaus* had never agreed, of how the finditor bad no confidence in the governor and his principles, and said the purpose of the special session was only for the purpose of appropriating funds for the maintenance of the state’s institutions. “If Otto Klauss bad confidence in the governor, it would not have been necessary for this seasion to have been called." said Senator '"ravens, "for be could have borrowed the money from some other fund, and the next regular session would have sanctioned the action, as has been done in the past. "I asked questions severs! days ago of the governor regarding his interst In the'operation of various mines in the state, snd it has been learned that he is interested in several. “Now this assembly wants to pas a bill placing the power of fixing the , price of coal : nto the hands of the gov e.rnor snd his tools, for Jesse Eschbach Is merely a tool of the governor, when Goodrich himself is part owner of n mine. “I tell you this is one of the most high handed pieces of legislation tha' lias ever been brought before the state of Indiana. "This commission, or the board of accounts has absolutely no power to fix the price of coal, and it alone can not cope with the coal situation. "The only powerNn the world that •an handle th's problem is the United States government," Senator concluded.

BILLS FOR 6 PER CENT BONDS PASS SENATE

Bills providinn for the Issuance hv city of Indianapolis sanitary districr of bonds bearing 0 per cent, instead of 4(4, and granting authority for the state schools to borrows money for current needs in anticipation of taxes levied passed the sencte yesterday. Senator Nejdl of Lake county offered an amendment to the first bill to make It extend to all bonds issued by any taxing unit for public improvement, but npon objection the amendment was w*th drawn. An attempt was made to delay the bill, but Senator Masters declared that “with the press watering ns, we are not going to stay in session any longer than possible, so if you are going to kill this bill, kill It in the proper manner, and do not strangle it." Lieut. Got. Bush remarked that “the majority of the senators were not aware rff the existence of the press."

HOT DEBATE ON TWO PLATOON BILL

Branding the citizens of Winchester, Got. Goodrich's home town, as “tightwads," Representative Howard A. Oatfn. of Clinton county, denounced the amendment limiting the two-platoon system to cities of more than 1.1.fi00 in the bill providing for the duties, hours and payment of members of Bre forces in Indiana. "While I am going to rote for the passage of the bill. I am disappointed," he said. 'Members of tire forces in towns of *oo© and 10.000 nod 12.000 should b? shown as much consideration as those of tb,? departments of cities of a higher i class. - l "1 can not understand why the governor was reluctant to sign the original WII. unless it would effect his own home

town of Winchester, which must have a lot of tightwads," declared Representative Caun. Representative Clark McKinley of Delaware county in a story speech also denounced Gov. Goodrich's action In influencing the amending of the measure. "It is a shame and a disgrace to the state of Indiana that this bill, almost identical to the one which has been previously passed by both the house and the senate, should again appear before us, with the amendment to exclude certain cities where firemen work Just as long and just as hard as in large cities," he said. “Because several legislators representing a few people who do not want to pay extra taxes to care for firemep when they sleep appealed to Gov. Goodrich, lie listened to them effected the amendment which would rob a few men of well deserved rest and pleasure. Both speeches met with hearty ap pianse. Representatives Bidaman and Phelps siso received applause following speeches in defense of the measure. Representative William B. Covalt of Howard county cast the only dissenting vote, for which he offered no explanation. The bill, as passed, provides for the regulating of hours and duty of Are departments. providing for two platoons, each of which will. In turn, do night and day duty, and the paytqgnt of the members, in cities of more than 15.000 population Continuous duty in emergency cases is provided for. Firemen will not serve on twenty-four-hour shifts -except in serious conflagrations. The bill becomes effectlveTan. 1, 1921. Dur'ug the debate on the bill Representative Barker of Posey county showed son;.' reluctance in voting for the suspension of constitutional rules, upon motion made by Representative Noll. Referring to the members of the house, be declared that inasmuch as they "played hooky' yesterday when one of his own pet measures came before the bouse, he felt that the two platoon system bill could wait until tomorrow. “WeTl vote for your bill, if jou'll help l*m this one across." said Representative Abrams. sp • m Eschbach rebuked the members pa t! ipating in the discussion. I win allow no bartering of votes in this ho he said.

A AMES CONFEREES OX RIPER BILL

l.ieut. Gov. Edgar D. Bush i* appointed Senators William E. English. Marion county; Thomas Gran'. Lake county, and Ray M. Southworth. West Lafayette, as members of the conference committee on the Kiper tax bill. The house members of the committee are Representatives Tuthill (framer of the Tuthill legalizing bill, for which the Kiper bill is a substitute', Laughlln and Dunn.

BILL AGAIXST ILLEGAL LOBBYISTS IS TABLED

Charging that unregistered lobbyists had hampered end prolonged the special session of the legislature. Representative Chester A. Davis of Jay county today asked the hous to pass a resolution calling upon the attorney general to prosecute all lobbyists who had failed to register with the secretary of state as required by law. Representative Davis failed in his efforts to have his motion adopted because Representative Laughlln successfully moved that It be tabled. “We were called here in special session to consider only emergency matters.” said Mr. Davis. “We have been here tv.-o weeks and influences have been brought to bear to have this house consider matters which were not of an emergency nature. "Every day there have been in the lobbies of this building men who were working for special legislation and I vis ited the office of the secretary of state arid found only three registered as required by law. "They are Richard Gilbert, Harry Miesse and Lew Lewis. "The privileges of this bouse have been abused. "Our work ha? been hampered and the work of this session has been prolonged

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by the efforts of these unregistered lobbyists. “We should let the people at home know by this resolution that these men were the cause. Representative Laughlin stated that he hail not been bothered by any lobbyists and that the session had been prolonged by the failure of the conference committees to agree on vital measures. Representative Glvan asked Mr. Davis if he had been molested by the lobbyists. “Yes. T have,” said Mr. Davis, "pud I was told this morning that a certain'unregistered lobbyist wont to a member of the senate and asked him not to allow a certain committee to report. Representative Laughlin stated that any representative has the right to cause the arrest of any unregistered lobbyist. The house then voted to table Mr. Davis’ motion.

LEGISLATORS DODGE GOODRICH CONNECTION

The necessity of investing the powers of the newly created commission on coal control and food hoarding in another board instead of the state board of accounts was discussed freely by members of both houses of the legislature today. Both houses agreed with the conferees' report that the state board of accounts should comprise the coal commission and food investigating board. When it wag remembered that Gov. James P. Goodrich is by vlrture of his office an ex-officio member of the state board of accounts, many members of both houses thought it would bo advisable to have both houses reconsider its action because of the governor's admitted "Interest" In coal miniff* properties through members of his family There is a growing feeling here that Jesse Esebbaeh. speaker of the bouse, who resigned as a member of the state board of accounts, will not be reappointed by the governor. Yet this feeling is counteracted by some members of tho lower house, who say they are sure Mr. Eschbach will be reappointed as head of the state board of accounts at the close of the special session. So far neither the governor nor Mr. Eschbach has committed themselves on this question. Representative Bonham, yho from the start hus favored the placing of the members of the state board of accounts on the coal commission, is of the opinion that Mr. Eschbach and the governor ara "qualified” to handle ti;e coal situation. "The governor has ail the data on the coal situation and is In a position to knowingly handle the subject,” said Representative Bonham. "Mr. Eschbach ha*4 always been interested lu obtaining a fair coal price and ho will put his energy into the deliberations of the commission.' 1 Representative Bonham feels that the legislature will not reconsider the eosl commission bill, although the general talk strongly favors reconsideration. Some claim that, the bill might be declared Invalid by the courts on the grounds that the governor is a member of the state board of accounts. Those who favor the coal commission powers remaining In the hands of the etaet board of accounts polut out that the main objection to the plan really is the fear of the antl-Goodricb men that the commission might so regulate the price of coal as to result in a reduction. This would result in Goodrich receiving too much credit, the Goodrich supporters point out. It is contended also that the coaLcons mission bill is weak because It is not certain that a state board can regulate legally ibe price of coal mined and sold in Indiana. At this time it is being considered seriously whether to reopen the question in both houses, it is said.

Gets $lO Fine for Operating Lottery

Ed Briser appeared in city court today and pleaded guilty to acting a* an agent for a lottery scheme, and was fined $lO and costs by Judge Walter Pricthard. Brlser was arrested at. Stegemeler Bros.’ dry beer saloon, 17 North Illinois street, yesterday by Sergt. George Winkler of the morals squad. The policeman watched Briser sell baseball pool tickets to six men before makin gthe arrest.

INDIANA DAILY TIMESrWEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1920.

WARNS NOT TO MIX INDUSTRY WITH POLITICS J (Continued From Page One.)

mon stock were sl3.Bfi. a total ol' $5,572,527. “President Wofld told his stockholders that the close of the year left the company with unfilled orders sufficient to keep the machinery fully employed well into 1929 and with good prospects for full production for the entire year. “Foreign deliveries Increased approximately 100 per cent during 1919. “In addition to this case there is the action of the Pennsylvania railroad in laying off approximately 12,000, if reports are accurate. ASKS FEW QUESTIONS. “Will this help to move freight? “Will It help to give the nation that Increased production of which Jt stands in real need? “Or, is the laying off of workers a re vlval of that old and crude policy of laying off men during a political campaign for the purpose of driving them in fright and necessity Into a political camp?"

SEND OUT S. O. S. ON T.B. BONDS (Continued From Page One.)

work in the state board of accounts during the special session of the legislature. a letter setting forth an opinion that the general fund of Marlon county can not be used to make improvements at Sunnyside until the bonds can be readvertised and sold. Mr, Orr also advised the commission ers that it would be illegal to pay ary premium on such bonds. Commissioner Hayes, in commenting on the ruling, lnaisted that funds from bond issues bad heretofore been use-1 by the county for other purposes and the ue had been “whitewashed" by the board of account*. He cited the case of the Senate avenue bridge, and declared that such funds bad been diverted to other purposes and used for more than two years. The county commissioners faeo the situation of standing off contractors at Sunnyslde, and also can't make neces sary improvements in tho new buildings at the Institution The new service building is about ready, but vve must have an adequate powor plant and beating apparatus in order to use it," said Commissioner Hayes, “and I say that it is a ahauie that we could not hive secured the propel appropriations in the very beginning and this situation cased up and out of the way. “Penuriousneas never pays, and it la time we get things done around here without a lot of quibbling about costs, * he added. The commissioners are scratching their hads in an effort to solve the bond issue problem, and the question will come up for discussion tomorrow. An appeal may be tjken to Attorney General Elo Stauabury.

ANOTHER HEIR TO PUGH ESTATE

John Pngh, a long lost cousin of late Marshall Pugh, has entered his name to a list of about 200 relatives who are contesting the *500,000 estate, and will appear la the appeal filed today in the appellate court, following a finding by Judge Louis B. Ewbagk in favor of the defendants, the first cousins involved. The original suit was tiled in the Msrien county circuit court by Alice M. Dailey and others, including grandchtl dren. uncles and aunts of the late Marshall Pugh, against Samuel Pugh and about 200 other first cousins, asking that title to 020 acres of valuable Marlon county land be quieted. John Pugh turned up In the rase when a search was made for the relatives. He was found In Aurora, tire., follow ing his disappearance in 1575 from Missouri, The land in question Includes 400 seres bought in 1825 by Jacob Tugb. The court decided lu favor of the first cousins, defendants In the case.

IDENTIFICATION OF GIRL’S BODY IN TRUNK MADE (Continued From Page One.)

York to view the body of the victim, would be asked to stop at Egypt on their return trip to attempt identification of the suspect held there. The hunt for Leroy, reported husband, extended to Mexico. Developments came rapidly last night in the case, the most Important of which were: A declaration from Mrs. Anna FalkLeroy, 74 Barbara place, Buffalo, N. Y„ that Eugene Leroy is her husband and that he deserted her there four years ago and that she has not heard from him since. A,statement by W. B. Buckner, Bradey, Miss., claiming to be a relative of the Jackson woman, that she had known Leroy in Birmingham at least a year ago. Identification by E. B. Brooks of the blanket which was wrapped about the corpse when the coffin-trunk was opened in New York as one missing from his home wt 105 Harper avenue when Eugene Leroy vacated tn apartment which he and Kitty Jackson Leroy had occupied for several days during June of this year.

FORMER CONSUL'S SON FIGURES IN CASE

SAN ANTONIO, Tex., July 28.—Oscar J. Fernandez, son of J. A. Fernandez, former Mexican consul here, is being sought today In connection with the st-

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LAWRENCE, Kas„ July 28.—A man suspected of being Engene Leroy, wanted in/ connection with the trunk murdet mystery, was still being held here today pending word from the Detroit police.

The suspect, arrested by Sheriff Woodward, Douglass county, fits, according to the sheriff, the description of Leroy, even down to a scar on his leg. The man gives his name as Dillard Ashley, Sadley, Ky., and claims he sought work with a thrashing outfit near here because of low funds.

UXORICIDE CASE TO JURY.

SIANCHESTER, Vt„ July 28.—The case of Byron M. Pettlbone, on trial here for the murder of his wife, was given to the Jury today. /

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