Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 127, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 October 1920 — Page 9

WAR MOTHERS TO AID GOV. COX Bedford Woman Deserts Republicans on League Issue. “My family have always been Republicans and strong ones, too. “1- am an Independent voter. “Oerttlnly 1 can not support the candidacy of any man for the presidency of onr nation who changes his mind on the League of Nations almost as frequently as be has front porch audiences." These statements were given out by Mrs. Henry P. Pearson of Bedford, a prominent clubwoman of that city, and wife of a prominent RepuDllcan politician, at Democratic State headquarters today. Mrs. Pearson has been speaking In Lawrence County for the League of Nations from a War Mother’s point of ▼lew. "I am Intending to Tote and work for Mr, Cox,” Mrs. Pearson said, ‘‘because I had a son who was two years In the world war. “He was overseas for almost .a year and saw service, though he was not In the actual fighting. “I Intend to vote and work for Mr. Cox, because I organised the War Mothers of Lawrence County and the auxiliary of the American Legion, and 1 do not desire to ptuce politics above patriotism.” ”1 might add.” Mrs. Pearson continued, “that my husband, who has been a Republican practically all his life, and whose family have been Republicans, Intends to support Mr. Cox.” Mr. Pearson served two terms In the Indiana Btate Senate, having been elected on the Republican ticket. Hs bas served one term as mayor of Bedford. Mrs. Pearson Is an active clubwoman and has been president of the Round Table and Sorosis, both women's clubs In Bedford. PULLS 2 LOADED AUTOS 5 MILES ‘Human Tug* Enjoys Task — Wins $250.

(By International Sewi Service.) NEW YORK. Oct. 6.—Haro you erer tried to push or pull a goodalzed touring car? If you have you can appreciate the task that Lew Levy undertook when he wagered that he could puli two loaded automobiles a distance of five miles. Levy is knowu as the "human tug,” and he proved that be Is all of that and then some. He won the wager and finished strong. Two big touring cars were selected for the stunt. They were placed side by side —not tandem fashion—which would have been much easier for Levy. A stout towing rope was fastened to the bumpers of the cars and Levy, standing in front of the cars, placed the rope around his neck and shoulders yoke fashion. A man driver was at the steering wheel of each car and the cars were filled with children, as many In each car as could be accommodated. Levy leaned forward and strained at the tow-rope. It took a mighty effort to get the cars in motion. When this was accomplished Levy, at a moderate walk, towed the cars the distance of five miles without stopping. The staf> was made at Sea Gate and over an ordinary pavement be pulled the automobiles to Coney' Island Hospital and back again. He covered the distance In 4-1 minutes and 39 seconds. The children enjoyed the ride and Levy, Seemingly, enjoyed the role of substitute for two perfectly good automobile motors, for at the finish he was handed S2JO, the amount of the wager.

C. of C. to Take Up Housing Problem A special Invitation has gone out to sixty-five prominent Indianapolis cltlxens to attend the conference on the housing situation in Indianapolis, at ths invitation ofi Charles F. Coffin, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, The conference will be held Thursday noon at the Chamber. In his letter to the men Inviting them to the meeting Mr. Coffin said: "The directors of the Chamber of Commerce suggest a meeting for conference of those who are interested and who wllP be able to make suggestions that will relieve the difficulty. “The housing situation Is still scute. "A solution seems somewhat difficult.” Final Arguments in Land Case Prepared Counsel today were.preparing to make final arguments Monday afternoon before Judge Linn Hay of Superior Court, room 2, In the case of William Christian, who is seeking to set aside a deed conveying former roadhouse property near the fairgrounds to the Lake Erie & Western railroad, Christian claims that his stepmother, Maggie Christian, deeded the property In controversy to the railroad company and Christian claims that his late father often told him that the property would be his when the estate was settled. The case has been la progress for the last two days. FORCE MILK DEALER OUT. KOKOMO, Ind., Oct. 6—Fining Joseph Helrtler $lO on each of two counts foi selling impure milk, Judge C. H. Wills of the City Court, acting under the health board crusade, ordered neirtler out of business and his equipment sold.

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‘CANNED MUSIC’ MAKERS COMING Victor Record Entertainers to Be Here in Person. Entertainers who sing daily In many Indianapolis homes, but who are never seen* will appear In person In a concert Sunday night at English's, under the auspices of the eight Victor dealers of the city. Among the Victor entertainers who will appear In concert will be Fred Van Eps, trick banjo player; Monroe Silver, who tells stories; Billy Murray, ballad singer; the Peerless Quartet and the Sterling Trio.

FRED VAN EPS. The entertainment is in no way a Victrola demonstration, but gives an opportunity to the people to hear some of the prominent record makers. Their appearance is made possible by the following Victor dealers: L. S. Ayres & Cos., Taylor Carpet Company, Pearson Piano Company, Indianapolis Talking Machine Company, Fuller-Ryde Music Company, Circle Talking Machine Shop, Pettis Dry Goods Company and the Stewart Talking Machine Company. Tickets may be reserved at any of these stores or at the English Opera House. GAY COLORS MODE IN AUTUMN WEAR Honey Dew, Tangerine, Tomato Red, or OT Navy Blue. NEW YORK, Oct 6.—At almost any garden party this fall you may see garments In: Honey dew. tageriue, tomato and pimento red, pied with a delicious bit of pistachio or endive grey. This vegetarian color scheme Is announced by the Textile Color Card Association to rule feminine America in choosing the shade of her new outfit. If one is conservative and not inclined to “the festive colors” announced by the association she may content herself with resolute blue or turquoise, porcelain or the reliable old navy blue.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 6.—After fourteen years of yearning, Mrs. Lucille Myer has clasped In her arms the daughter whom she never dared claim as her own for fear of disclosing a youthful mistake and losing the lbve”nf her husband. And now after having known only LABOR OPPOSES SEN. HARDING Logansport Man Says Workmen Favor Governor Cox. LOGANSPORT, Ind., Oct. o.—“ Working men are opposed to Harding," said Ira Cotner in an interview given out here. Mr. Cotner is a retired farmer who is in touch with labor and particularly organized labor throughout the State. Railroad men in Logansport are almost unanimously opposed"to Harding and In favor of the Democratic candidate for President. Mr. Cotner declares. Their oppos.tlon to Harding is based largely upon Harding’a attitude toward organized labor, in Mr. Cotner's opinion. Harding's record proves him to be allied with those interests that arq opposed to unions, he said. "I have had dozen mechanics employed in the shops in my home town tell me they are opposed to Harding,” said Mr. Cotner. "They say they intend to support Cox. “1 have been told the same tblng by mechanics in Indianapolis and In other parts of the State. “Cox’s record on labor issues during his term as Governor of Ohio commend him to organized labor every where. “Working men in Indiana are familiar with his record and because of It they Intend to give the Democratic candidate their support.'’ “Labor finds very lltte to comfort R in Harding’s speech on Labor day," Mr. Cotner said In conclusion. DRINKS LINIMENT BY MISTAKE. GREENSBURG, Ind., Oct. o.—William Davis of this city suffered serious burns to his mouth and throat when he drank some liniment by mistake.

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artificial mothering and the cold life of an orphanage, 14-year-old Elizabeth—her name from now on will be Myer—has found the warm embrace of her real mother's love. In the Circuit Court hero Mrs. Myer broke down and sobbed out ner long pent up dramatic life story of n woman for years trying to choose between two great loves—that.of the wife for her husband and that of the mother for her child—ono of which sho had felt she must deny herself. Only desperation, when her brother, Thomas Conniff, ( Louisville, Ky., was about to obtain possession of Elizabeth, whom he had known always as bis sister, on habeas corpus proceedings, did the mother dare to bare the story of youthful mistaken love and subsequent betrayal. At the age of 17, while living In Louisville, Lucille Conulff, now-Mrs. Myer, went to her stepmother and sobbed tho story of her mistake.

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At the time, according to the testimony given In court here, the remainder of the family were absent. When they returned they found anew baby girl and Mrs. Conniff —the stepmother —ill in bed. Mrs. Conniff claimed the baby as her own. As Elizabeth Conniff the child was christened in St. Michaels’ Church in Louisville, the real mother, posing as the baby’s sister, acting as godmother. The bargain was that Mr*. Conniff would take the child and raise it as her own on condition that her stepdaughter leave Louisville and hide her mistake. Lucille Conniff eventually met Grover C. Myer, whom she loved and married, concealing her earlier love and hoping that some way would be found to take Elizabeth as her own. But for the obseuce of Elizabeth her happiness would have been complete, she declared on the witness stand.

Her stepmother moved to Keokuk, lowa, some years ago, taking Elizabeth with her. Then her letters began returning unopened and Mrs. Myer lost trace of her daughter. A year ago she learned that her stepmother had died and that Elizabeth had been given into the custody of Thomas Conniff anu placed In an orphanage in Louisville. Last August Mrs. Myer went to Louls-

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ville and begged her brother to permit Elizabeth to visit her in St. Louis. The request was granted. Elizabeth stayed longer than the time permitted by the orphanage regulations and Thomas Conniff wrote his sister to return Elizabeth. Mrs. Myer would not let her go. / The brother Instituted habeas corpus proceedings to compel Mrs. Myer to return her. Eve:- when Mrs. Myer. on the witness

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stand, laid bare the entire story the brother refused to believe her. He brought as witness a cousin, who testified he had visited the Conniff home two days after Elizabeth’s birth and found Mrs. Conniff ill in bed. To Elizabeth herself Judge KltmMU left the decision. “She is my mother and I want to Stay with her,” was the answer. - The court order giving Mrs. Mytr CM* tody of the child was then Issued.

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