Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 113, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 September 1920 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature.

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PRIMARY CLAIMS SCANDAL BREAKS OUT IN G.O.P.CAMP That County Auditor Leo K. Feeler has paid out thousands of dollars as expenses for the 1920 spring primary without the claims being individually approved by a*majority of the County Board of Commissioners in writing, became known today. * * The total primary expenses last spring approximately was $27,000 and when inquiry was made of Auditor Fesler whether all claims of inspectors, clerks and similar officials and for meals for the boards had been paid, he stated that all claims “were paid.’’

Investigation of these claims in the office of the county commissioners has disclosed the following: That claims made out by the primary election inspectors for salary as well as for the other members of the boards, meals and the like, were paid on orders of Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, before the county commissioners had InvAst*gated the claims or officially signed them. That ninety-six of these claims were signed by only two of the commissioners—Carlin Shank and Lewis W. George, president of the commissioners, after the claims had been paid. That eighty of these claim*, aggregating $7,415.85, today bear only the signature of one commissioner, that of President George. NAME OF HAYES ON NONE OF THEM. That none of the paid claims bears the signature of Commissioner Joseph G. Bayes. lhat no records have been found to show that either Auditor Fesler or the board of commissioners followed the statutes in allowing or paying these claims. , President George of the commissioners was the only commissioner who signed and approved claims numbering from 1904 to approximately 1983. One claim in the file box in the commissioners’ court bears both the signatures of Shank and George. Inquiry shows that Auditor Fesler ordered these claims paid and did pay ► them before the claims were signed and approved by the commissioners as the law requires. The claims for primary service or tne various boards range from $73 to sllfr The Indiana statutes are dear on tne method to he used by the auditor and the board of commissioners in awarding and paying claim*.

WHAT PROCEDURE STATUTE PROVIDES. The statute provides: y “It shall be unlawful for any Hoard of coiflpiissioners of any county in this State or any member thereof, to make any allowances or to allow any claims against such county, or order the issue of any county order or warrant for the payment of any sum of money except at regular or special sessions of said board, and It shall be unlawful for any county auditor to draw or issue to any person any warrar.t or county order for payment of any claim against such county except the same has been ordered and allowtd by the board of commissioners of the county while In regular or special session, or by a court of competent jurisdiction ; that nothing herein shall effect the issuing of warrants relating to the management of the common or congressional school fund or insanity inquests.” In fixing the duty of the county auditor in issuing warrants, the statutes provide : “That upon the allowance of any claims against any county In the State of Indiana by the board of com- /- mlssioners of such county and for the ‘payment of which claim appropriation has been made by the proper authority, the county auditor of such county shall issue a warrant therefor.” STATUTE PLAIN . REGARDING EXPENDITURES. The Indiana statute is plain regarding the duties of the commissioners In expending the money of the taxpayers. The statutes provide in this respect that: “The connty commissioners shall examine into the merits of all claims so presented and may in their discretion allow any claim, in whole or In part as they may find it to be Jnst and owing.” The law also provides that such claims shall be verified by the claimant or some one In his behalf and that "such claims (Continued on Page Five.)

WEATHER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the twenty-four hours ending 7 p. m., Tuesday. Sept. 21: Generally fair tonight and Tuesday; not much change in tempera tor*. HOURLY TEMPERATURE ft a. m <M 7 a. m 62 8 a. m 67 9 a. m 72 10 it. m 77 11 .a. m 78 12 (noon) 82 1 p. m 81 __ 2 p. m 85 ►4 Free Copy of the Democratic Doctrine Everybody is talking about the campaign for President. One has a hard time getting through a day without an argument on some of the policies of the parties. To listen intelligently, to argue effectively, to vote wisely, one must know the fundamental Issues. Our Washington Information Bureau will furnish a number of educational bulletins during the campaign. first Is IHSP DEMOCRATIC DOCTRINE. This pal iphiet contains the keynote speech, the platform and the speech of acceptance. Get' this and the offerings that are to follow. KNOW THE ISSUES. <Xn filling out the coupon print name and address or be sure to write plainly.)

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GOV. COX ROUNDS TURN IN‘SWING’ # ‘ Nominee Averages 9 Speeches Daily on Trip. SAN DIEGO, Cal., Sept. 30.—Govr James M. Cox, with his speech here today. was "rounding the turn” of his swing around the circle. Touching the most distant outpost of his Nation-wide stump battle here the Democratic candidate, after invading Los Angeles tonight and tomorrow morning. again will be moving toward the strategic Widdle Western and Eastern campaign ground. In fourteen • “working days” Governor Cox has campaigned in eleven States, making an average of nine speeches daily. Governor CoY is in a section where it is admitted there Is stronger sentiment for the league than in any locality of the West and Democrats are banking on southern California piling up a ma. jerity sufficient to overcome the Republican strength in the northern part oi the State. Governor Cox spoke here at noon and was to leave for Los Angeles at 3 o’clock, where a big night meeting is scheduled.

ROOSEVELT TO ENTER 3D INTENSIVE TOUR NEW YORK, Sept. 20.—Vive Presidential Candidate Roosevelt will start next Sunday on his third intensive stumping tour, according to announcement made at Democratic national headquarters today. His itinerary Includes: Oct. 1, Mt. Sterling, Winchester, Lexington and Louisville, Ky.; Oct. 2, Guthrie, Hopkinsville, Madlsonvllle, Owensboro and Bowling Green, Ky. BANDITS WORK IN OPEN UNMASKED Leisurely Rob Kansas City Store After Binding Owner. KANSAS CITY, Sept. 20.—Two unmasked men today entered the Jewelry store of Peter Shulls, bound and gagged him and then rifled the safe at their leisure. They took diamonds, bracelets and watches valued at $15,000. A passerby noticed the door open and Investigated, finding Shulla's bound body behind a counter. He released the jeweler and gave alarm, but the bandits had escaped. McSwiney’s Friends Deny He Is Being Fed LONDON. Sept. 20.—Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney, dozing fitfully, began his thirty-ninth day of hunger striking today. The last bulletin from Sinn Felnu headquarters said he was perceptibly weaker but still conscious. Friends of the lord mayor vigorously denied the Imputation of the Londou Times that MacSwiney's visitors were supplying him with food. The Times asking: “Who is feeding MacSwiney?” pointed out the lord mayor and the hunger strikers In Cork#almost equalled the record of Dr. Tanner, who fasted forty days, (such to the wonder of (5> medical world. ONE SINN FEINEB KILLED. DUBLIN, Sept. 20.—Sinn Felnera and British soldlegs yesterday engaged In a sharp skirmish which resulted In one Sinn Feiner's death and forty taken prisoners. Several were injured. The military had the benefit of armored cars. HUNGER STRIKERS SUFFER. CORK. Sept 20.—A1l of the Sinn Fein hunger strikers in the Cork Jail are in serious condition. „ ♦ They have not touched food for forty days.

League Indorsement Cabled to President WASHINGTON, Sept. 20. -The International Council, meeting in Christiania today, cabled President Wilson that It had indorsed the principle of the League of Nations. The cable was signed by Ida Clyde Clarke, American representative on the council. It reads: "Representatives of twentytwo countries here in the International Council of Women unanimously indorse principle of the League of Nations.” i. Hurricane Hits Caribbean Sea DALLAS, Tex v Sept. 21.—A tropical hurricane, reported raging in the Caribbean Rea, was said to be headed northwestward from the eighty-fifth meridian, in private cables received today by M. h! Thomas A- Cos., cotton brokers. The massage Indicated the storm will hit tha Yucatan peninsula and Terrltorlo Quintana Roo, Mexico. Women Give Up Fight for Run Over Ballot V ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 20.—Women will llot vote in tha run-over primary in Georgia for the nomination of a candidate for Governor unless there is some unforeseen and now unlikely development. The State executive committee, it is said, were so nearly unanimous against the admittance of wotpen to the' polls that the question was not even reopened.

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WARN ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP U. S. CUSTOM HOUSE % Anonymous Note to Gotham’s Internal Revenue Head' Points Danger. JURYMEN GRILL FISCHER WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.— A warning that bomb explosions similar to that in New Y’ork would take place in Washington, Cleveland and Pittsburgh “very | soon’* wm received today by a local newspaper. The letter, which was turned over to the department of < Justice, wa signed “A. A. F.” (American Anarchist fighters) and was written in pencil on cheap paper. It was mailed in Washington. NEW YORK, Sept. 20—As the September grand Jury was today beginning the most searching Investigation in the history of New York in an effort to solve the. Wall street explosion it was learned William H, Edwards, collector of internal revenue, had Juet received warning that an attempt would be made tomorrow to blow up the custom house. The threat to Collector Edwards was written on a postcard which was sent through the mails. was signed “A Citizen.” The card was turned over to the custodian of the custom house while Postmaster Thomas G. Patton and the department of Justice were notified. •■lt was the most direct warning I ever saw,” declared Collector Edwards this afternoon. ••The sender of the card threatened to blow up the building at 2 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon. “The warning has some of the attaches of the custom house pretty badly ■cared, but the building la under a strong guard. “I can assure you that I will be on the Job as usual tomorrow afternoon. “I found the card on my desk when I arrived this morning.” Edward Fischer, who sent warnings to at least two persons, and who was later arrrested in Canada ns an insane man, was summoned to testify before the grand Jury, despite the fact that he is admittedly deficient mentally and irresponsible. Fische? arrived here this morning In j custody of two New York detectives. FISCHER CLAIMS HE' FORETOI.It F.NI> OF WAR. Grilled for two hours at police head j quarters today, Fischer stuck tenacious I to his original claim that they were based solely on what he called an uncanny gift of premonition. It was a familiar trait, he asserted, and was especially well developed with | Ills mother. He claimed he accurately foretold the ! end of the war. Fischer admitted being an admirer of 1 Emma Goldman, the deported extremist [ leader. j He stoutly averred, however, he bad no ! connection with any extremist or terrorist organizations and had not direct in- ! formation whatever that might have been I the basis of his warnings After his examination by the police j Fischer was taken to the district at - ] torney’s office for further grilling, against the protest of h!s brother-in-law, j Robert A. Pope, who brought him to | New York from Canada. BELIEVES FISCHER HAS WAR TIME RECORD. Reports from Toronto, Canada, today stated that Lieut. J. 11. Sproul had told ! police there he believed Edwin P. Fischer, j arrested in Hamilton Friday is Paul j Fischer, held "in a Nova Scotia internment camp as an alien enemy during the j war. ! Sproul, sick, iq bed when he saw newsI papers with pictures of Fischer, got up i and went to the detective office. Sproul said: ‘Fischer particularly impressed me be j cause he caused more trouble than all the rest of the men put together. “The Fischer of the internment camp was a good pianist and led an orchestra of forty pieces, farmed by the prls oners. “The records showed that he was a New Yorker. He was captured as an (Continued on Page Five.)

DEMOCRATS NAME DATES Speakers Assigned for Week in Marion County. Clyde Baker, chairman of the Marion County Democratic Speakers’ Bureau, hse arranged the schedule of meetings to be held In Marion County during the coming week, as follows: Monday, Sept. 20— Noon, National Auto Company, Henry Spaan; night. State and Hoyt avenue, Fred Van Nuys. Tuesday, Sept. 21—Noon, Midwest Engine Com pany. Henry Spaan; night. Indiana Democratic Club, Taggart-Van Nuys; noon, Indianapolis Cardage Company. Wednesday, Sept. 22 — Noon, Madden Manufacturing Company, Henry Spaan; noon. Bee Hive Box Company, Earl McFerren; night, K. of P. Hall, Haughvilie, Paul G. Davis. Thursday, Sept. 23 Noon, Wheeler-Schebler, Henry Spaan; noon, McNamaira-Kostcr Company, Paul G. Davis; night, Palmer and Talbott, Thirteenth ward, John W. Holtzman, Henry Spaan, Albert Sahm, Mrs. Marson. Friday, Sept. 24 Nordyke & Marmon, Henry Spaan; night, State an, Washington, Ninth ward, Peery, Spaan, Holtzman; night, Indiana Democratic Club, McCulloch, Van Nuys, Spaan.

GETTIN’ SETTLED? SURE! AND WAITIN’ FOR BIG ‘PARADE WEDNESDAY

By WALTER D. HICKMAN. "Now, Bill, don’t you get off of this here train until you are sure that it be Indiangpolis.’’ "Sure, this Is the town,” said the white haired veteran to his wife, “Ain't your eyesight keen enough to see them welcome algns on these here men and women.” Then the sweet faced and white haired woman gently oscorted by her proud and patriotic husband were tB./ meets veteran one * es the first topic*

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1920.

Years Only Add to Debt I Owe U. S., Says Former Commander of G. A. R.

The Civil War mtkde hundreds of veterans grateful to theVUnlted States Gov ernment. ”1 owe Uncle Sam more than I can ever repay.” Those were the words of MaJ. Leo Rassleur, 76, past commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, in looking back ov - the span of years. Slowly shaking his head, now graced with hair made white by the winters of seventy-stx years. Major Rassleur of St. Louis today welcomed veterans of the Civil War and newspapermen at his room in the Denison Hotel. "I can remember at the close of the war when the Government deducted $l5O which was over paid me and I thought it was mighty hard then, but today I realize that I owe Uncle Sam more than I can ever repay,” said Major Rassleur. It was the years of marching, tlse open air and even the army food of the Civil War days to which Major Rasslcur accredits his advanced years. The major stated that he was of the opinion that tfcere would be more veterans here this week or the encampment than any previous year. “Besides the central location of the State, as well as the encampment city, every member of the G.'A. R. realizes that' he is more appreciated today aud the old man wants to be seen,” said MaJ Rassieur. The major then took from his pocket a little calling card, designed by his late wife on which is a little picture of the major as a fighting young man of 1861 and another picture oftAo major taken in 1917. Continuing he said, “So many of the boys have answered the final call and they will not be here. “Only a few months n:o George H. Patrick of Washington, D. C., was pre-

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SLUSH FUND QUIZ IS ON WEDNESDAY Resumes Hearings in Washington, Republicans Announce. WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.—The Kenyon slush fnad investigation committee will resume /Its hearings at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in Washington, Republican leaders announced here today. A number of witnesses already hnvt been snmmoned to appear at that time. Senator Kenyon Is expected to reach Washington this afternoon. Senator Kenyon, on hla way back to Washington after conferences In the East, It was understood, already has wired Senator Reed and other members of the committee to be on hand. A large number of wltneaaes have,been subpoenaed. Indications being that, the hearing will continue for *oxne time, perhaps five weeks, or until the question has been Biffed to the bottom. Following adjournment at Cfilcngo, the committee discussed continuing the hearings, sitting at Pittsburgh. Subsequently this plan was abandoned in favor of cither New York or Washing ton. , The Kenyon committee began Us investigations In Washington last spring while Congress wag In session and before either the Republican or Democratic conventions. Meat of the records bearing on the bearings are In the capital, this being the deciding factor between Washington und New York. All phase# of the reputed "slush fund'investigation not gone Into, either lasi spring or more recently in Chicago, will bo taken tip. The hearings, according to Republican loaders here, will take place at the Capitol.

of the conversation is Harding and Cox, and on asking one veteran how the election looked down his way in West Virginia, he replied with a wink, “Well, some are for Harding and some are for Cox.” [ The dean of the veterans at the Minnesota headquarters at the Washington Hotel is Capt. P. G. Woodward, who is 83 years old. "And I am the youngest.” said F. M. Shook of the Minnesota delegation, "I am now 71.” "'."hey certainly wera taking children when you enlisted,” said Silas Howell Towler, past commander of the Department of Minnesota, G. A. R. “I was fourteen and I enlisted right here in Indianapolis,” answered Shook. Tha veterans taka great pleasure In

paring data for a report to be made bere next Tuesday at a meeting of the officers. “Suddenly last July he answered the final call, but we are all prepared for the final yell and when it comes to me I am prepared.” As the major spoke of the final reunion, he smiled and that smile Increased the meaning of the words of this patriot—at 76 be was ready for the final summons to duty. A glorious record reflects the patriotism of this man and even today the Government owes hlin nothing—he owes all, be says, to Uncle Sam. Such Is patriotism and love for his country. Major Rassleur stared that St. Louis would mako a bid for the next eneainpment of the Grand Army of the Republic. “It is well to let It be known what cities desire the encampment next year. “The decorations here for the encampment are beautiful and the next convention city will have difficulty In mailing the city so beautiful,” said the major. As the major was talking Alpbonso Whipple, another veteran of St. Louts, who was with Company A, 15th Illinois Infantry, entered the room and the two ••pais” shook bands. * Al, I found a little poem by Field In which the poet describes the night that h!s Infant son slept with him," ssld the major. The other veteran took the little classic and promised tne major he would read it. And so the great reunion goes on ic Indianapolis and the room of the past commander of the Grand Army of the Republic Is the Mecca of the boys of ’6l.

HAIR TRIM , $3; MANICURE, $6! ! CHICAGO, Sept. 20 -Requiem services for poor old Dobbin were ln_ order at the annuel convention of the National Ilorseshoers' Association, opening here today. The number of horseshoers In the country has been cut in half during the last four years, Bernard Gorman, Chicago, asld. due to ■ proportionate decrease In the number of horses. The automobile has driven horses from the streets, he said. Many animals also were killed during the war* The cost of manicuring a horse was set at $9. $6 for trimming hoofs and $3 for cutting hair.

Ah—Hiram Isßeady With Harding Speech SACRAMENTO, Cal., Sept. 20. Senator Hiram Johnson will make his first speech In behalf of the Hardlng-Coolidge ticket and practically Ms first public appearance since the Chicago convention when the state Republican convention roeeta here tomorrow. Johnson, Republican managers announce, also may make addresses in Loa Angeles nnd San Francisco before leaving for the east to campaign in Hardlug'a belialf. .SIXTH FOOD LESS DAY FOR DOCTOR. MUSKEGON, Mlch.,"sept. 20.—Dr. Otis W. Sedgwick, in Jail bere in connection with the death of his wife and daughter at Whitehall, Mich., today started ou the sixth day of his hunges and thirst Strike. He has not touched food or water since his arrest, although efforts have been made to feed him. \ .

talking with the sailors and soldiers ot the European war and they lose no time in telling the young "bucks” what Grant would have done if he and the boys of the Civil War had been on the job. “But we fighters of '6l and you scrappers of the last war had one thing in — ll j,, —i common,” smiled a • ' ]feV ¥V h° had been hear*lne ' Vhen '* '"'as Mfissf u delegations there is 1 * not as much as five years difference in the ages of the men. Minnesota delegates find old comrades in the Dakota delegation and the California Q. A. R. “buddy” who

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Twin Veterans ~ - : left to Bight— S. A. Campbell and M. L. Campbell at the age of 16. Twin brothers—fighting side by side In '65. marching side by side in TjO. That is the story of M. L. Campbell of Leavenworth, Kan., aud S.. A. Campbell of Mattoon, 111., who are In Indianapolis today, again relating their experiences when, at the age of 16, they shouldered muskets and Joined the 151st Volunteer Infantry, Company H. BELIEVED YOUNGEST TWIN VETERANS OF ’6l. The Camptfell brothers are said to be the youngest living twin veterans of the Civil War. >l. L. Campbell la known as the Soldier Poet In the days when marching was difficult the poet dreamed of victory In tei ml of poetry: today those sentiments are found in “My Soldier Boy,” “When He Returns,” “Eating Too Much” aud “A Veteran’s Prayer.” V The lively little fellow from Kansas, almost hidden under a bask of sunflowers—the Kansas State flower —wearing sunflower epanlets and a high silk- hat which was surmounted by another flower of the same species, kept groups of interested listeners in smiles as he recited humorous and philosophical poems while waiting In line at the Union station. Many of these he has included in a book entitled "Reunion,'* which he has prepared especially for the veterans In attendance at this encampment. As they walked along a downtown thoroughfare the brothers recalled to mind Incidences of their first visit to the city, fifty-five years ago. “When our regiment was mustered aud we bade farewell to those we left at home, our first stopping place on our way to the from was Indiana polls.” WRITES POETRY O.V INDIANAPOLIS. What the poet now thinks of Indianapolis and Indiana Is best summarized In stanzas of a poem of eulogy which he wrote recently: “Your flag's unfurled, O, Indianapolis. You’re the heart of the world, ' < >,• Indlauapolis.” You're America's best, In our brave, manly breasts Throbs the soul of the Middle f West. O, Indianapolis. .Concluding with this tribute: “The cornbread's in the oven. The roasting hens are fat: And you'll never find a better place Than old. Indiana in which to Jiang your bat.”

Who Uses Benches Placed for G. A, R. Hosts? Not Guests "Say, bird—l'm short on a lot '-of things, a lot of ’em—BUT, in your Sunday promenade and the little seven sleep nnd twenty-one-meal hike that began this morning, did you see, Oh I say, did you see those birds on the benches strung along Washington street, south, between Illinois and Meridian streets? "I say, did yon see those loungers, those selfish, weary-footed, floaty-eyed curiosity lizards? “Say. bird. I’m askin’ you. Did ya? “Far be it from me to attack any one. but DID YA SEE ’EM? "I’m a dense rabbit, but it dawned even through the murky channels of my sop that those benches had been put there for the veterans of the war of rebellion, the boys of ’6l, the members of the G. A. R.—these elderly heroes of another day who are lu Indianapolis as the guests of the capital of the State. “If I am wrong, bo, call back the words; but In my hike I saw as nice a collection of street corner gnats, curbstone debaters and tobacco-squirtin’ artists NOT A ONE OF THEM MORE THAN 40 YEARS OLD, holding down them aforementioned flenches. “Now, I ask ya, bo —ah, what’s the use!" Aud Pon Hoover went back home. Indiana Tax Board to Fix Rates Soon Levy for the state tax for 1921 will be fixed about Wednesday by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, Fred A. Sims, chairman, stated today. The board met today for the fourth and last session of the year. Organization of the board and frrepar* attons for transacting the business for this session opeupied today’s meeting.

shouldered a rifle with him In the army of the Potomac. One of the prettiest sight* of yesterday was the sight of several hundred veterans, with th#lr wives and friends, sitting as though they were one large family hearing a concert in the lobby of the Lincoln Hotel. It was “Suwanee River” which caused the veterans to bring the muclans back time hnd again. ThfTveterans enjoy music and hundreds of them were attentive during gn hour concert yesterday on the Monument steps by the Central Division Navy Recruit-' ing Band of Chicago. It was the good old tunes of the days gone by, the tunes that spurred the veterans on to victory, which gave the veterans the most enjoyment during the concert of the Navy band, under the direction of Band Master A, Moravec. .

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The Thirty-fourth Annual National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened in Indianapolis today. Thousands of veterans from every corner of the United States crowded the streets and hotels, meeting comrades and swapping time-worn but still interesting stories of the days of ’6l. Wearing their blue uniforms, gold hat cords and numerous badges, the heroes of America's great Civil War visited the city’s points of interest, including especially the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument.

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One of the veterans applied to a volunteer of the housing committee for a room for himself and hts wife, stating that she would not arrive until today. The young lady complied with the request, but wishing to assure herself that the matter would be carried out “without a hitch,” cautioned him to be sure to meet her, and in her excitement asked: "You’ll know her when you see her?” To which the old fellow drew himself up to full height and snorted: “Well, I ought to. I've lived with her for nigh on to fifty years 1” Frank TerwiUegar 945 Kugene street, a volunteer member of the transportation committee, reported to the housing committee lhat his automobile was ready for another trip to convey guests to their assigned rooms. Three veterans were waiting. Their spokesman was scarcely over 5 feet in height, ad barely measured to the height of Terwlllegar's shoulders. When asked where he was going to take the guests TerwUlegar Jokingly replied, “Oh. I'll take you down to the river and throw you in.” Instantly the spokesman threw back his shoulders and in the same spirit retorted : “If you think you’re a better man than I, go to It." Three veterans had applied for rooms. “We don't care where you put us,” they chorused, "but we'd rather be where there ire three pretty young ! ladles.'' Carlton Dryden of the Burlington (Iowa) G. A. R. delegation caused many laughs among the veterans as they stood In line before the housing committee booth. “This reminds me somewhat of standing In line for mess 'wav back In ’61,” he said. "Only speed is lacking here." he added. He turned around and surveyed the crowd which thronged about him, after which he stated that he'd “moved only bout eleven inches in the last forty-five minutes> “But pep up, comrades," he cheered, "'keep your chins high in the air and we'll get there, just like we did over i half a century ago, and when we do we’ll show Indianapolis that lowa Is still on the map.” The National Drum Corps, composed of veterans from all parts of the country. Is housed in the National Guard Armory at Sixteenth street and Senate avenue. The corps will be a feature of the parade Wednesday. The most decorated man attending the encampment is D. B. Saint, 86. of Mt. Sterling, Ohio. He wears thirty-two badges, each badge representing either a state or a national encampment. He served during the Civil War In the 114th Ohte Volunteer Infantry.

INCREASED DUES RECOMMENDED Executive Committee of G. A. R. Council Holds Session. Depletion of expected finances because of the rapidly diminishing number of Civil War veterans alive, led the executive committee of the National Council of Administration of the G. A. R., at a meeting held In the C’laypool Hotel today, to adopt a recommendation that the per capita dues be Increased. The the exact figures of which were not made public, will go before the convention proper. The action of the sub-committee in contracting for the holding of the present encampment in Indianapolis was ratified, as was the report of the auditing committee. C<jmtnnnder-in-Chlef Daniel M. Hall presided. Other members of the executive committee present were Charles B. Wilson, senior vice commander-in-chief; Joseph W. adjutant general; Col. D. R. Stowits, quartermaster general; George A. Price, Brooklyn, N. Y.; John C. Roland, Cleveland, Ohio; John B. Inman, Springfield, 111.; Philip G. Woodward, Anoka, Minn.; J. W. Willett, Tama, Iowa; ,T. Andrew Wilt, Tonowanda, Pa., and Harry L. Beach, Hartford, Conn.

The sweetest music which the veterans will hear during the encampment will be the bugle calling the men to fall in for the grand parade Wednesday morning. — way. Thousands of men who fought side by side to make this nation a united country tonight will dream sweet dreams in comfortable Indianapolis homes and hotels. And as taps is sounded that will be more sweet music to many men. '

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They were in Indianapolis on a holiday and they made the most of their opportunity with the willing assistance of hundreds of citizens. CITIZENS lIHLP WITH SIGHTSEEING PARTIES. For most of the visitors the first day of the encampment was almost entirely a day of sightseeing. Only a few meetings were held and these were attended only by officials of the G. A, R. and of the numerous auxiliary organizations. The first real meeting will be held tonight when the visitors will crowd into Tomlinson Hall for a “semi-official meeting and reception.” Hundreds of veterans continued to arrive all day. The St. Louis delegation numbering more than 150 veterans, arrived early this morning as did the California delegation with Capt. E. L. Hawk, adjutant general of the department of California, G. A. R.. in charge. The Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois,, New York, Nebraska, Colorado and Michigan delegations were among the first to arrive In the city. Indications are that before the day is over there will be more than 40,000 guests in the city for the encampment. BUSINESS SESSIONS BEGUN EARLY TODAY. The executive committee of the National Council of Administration went into session at 10 o'clock to consider business matters of the organization. The encampment will officially open at 7:30 o'clock this evening at Tomlinson Hall, with Gov. James P. Goodrich officially welcoming the veterans to the Ftate, and Mayor Charles W. Jewett will extend the freedom of the city. Daniel M. nail, commander-tn-chlef of the National G. A- R., will respond and Robert W. Mcßride, commander of the Indiana department of the G. A. R , will welcome the delegates In behalf of the Indiana veterans of '6l- - greetings in behalf of the Woman’s Relief Corps will be extended by Mrs. Abble Lynch, national president. Daughters of Veterans held business sessions at their headquarters at the Hotel Severin. The credentials committee was to go into session at 2 o'clock this afternoon and a conference of the chief of staff with national and special aids was scheduled for 4 o'clock. In room 501, notel Severin. MANY MEETINGS ON HEBE TONIGHT. The National Council of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary called a meeting for 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Hotel Severin and at night In the assembly room of the Severin an exemplification of the ritual will be given by the Danville (Ind.i Auxiliary. The Grand Lodgßof Indiana, I. O. O. I',, has announced a parade and a special campfire In the I. O. O. F. building for veterans who are members of the order. The I. O. O. F. parade will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock and will be headed by Joseph W. Buchanan, grand marshal and Richard B. Coleman. The parade will form at University Park and will march north on Me rldian street to the Circle, west on Market street to Illinois street, south- on Illinois street to Washington street, east on Washington street to the grand lodge hall. SONS OF VETERANS AMONG EARLY ARRIVALS. Practically all of the officers of tha Sons of Veterans Auxiliary arrived Sunday noon. Miss Mary L. Tredo of Paterson. N. J., national president; Mrs. May Bassett of.New Haven, Conn., national patriotic instructor; Miss Edna Bergwitz of Coiumbus, 0.. chief of staff; Mrs. Ida M. James of Yatertown.-N. Y., national treasurer; Mrs. Margaret Carney Palmer of Melrose j Mass., chairman of the national council; Mrs. Jean B. Bowers of New Philadelphia, Ohio, member of the national Council, and Mrs. Jean M. Thole of Dwight, 111., national press correspondent, were among the first to arrive In tha city. Miss Stella Brooks of Montclair, N. J..A national secretary, and Mrs. Anna Keenal of Philadelphia, Bfi., member of thidl national council, arrived this morning,! and, together with Miss Addle Wallace cf Indianapolis, national stenographer, will assume their duties at the first meeting. Action by the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary will bo started with the meeting of the natVmal council at 10 o’clock this morning, at which time the books will be audited. Among other prominent members of the Sons of Veterans Auxiliary arriving yesterday are, Mrs. Libbte'Meis of Philadelphia, Pa., past national president; Mrs. Flora Ackerman of Bangor, Pa., president of the Pennsylvania division; and Mrs. Cora Peters of Allentown, Pa. A large percentage of the members of the Indiana division of the Sons of Veterans are In the city preparing for the campaign of Frank Shellhouse of the Fireproof Storage Company, who Is a candidate for national commander-in-chief of the organization. Newton J. McG .re, past commander-in-chief and present secretary and treas(Coniinued on Page Two.)

OPEN LETTER To Indianapolis Motorist*. This city will have as Its guests this week thousands of visitors who ire not as spry as they were in years gone by. Many of them will not be familiar with the traffic regulations and many will be unable to clear the crossings with alacrity. Just a little more care than usual on the part of motor drivers will be the means of saving accidents, perhaps of saving life. Bear this in mind as yon dTive and let no guest of the city form an unfavorable impression of Indianapolis motorists.