Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 181, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 December 1920 — Page 5

SCHOOL BOARD CUTS BUILDING PROGRAM DOWN Portable Structures Will Be f Erected to Relieve Crowded Conditions. COST ESTIMATED $1,945,936 -Schools that are now being forced to resort to half-day sessions owing to their crowded condition, will be relieved as soon as possible. More than 8.000 pupils now on h&lf-day schedules will attend claases all day. following action by the board of school commissioners last night. vh“n it was decided to cut down the 3921 building program submitted by the building committee to Include only those buildings which need immediate attention. Motions affirming the recommendations of the committee so far as concerns schools 16. 36, 38. 62 and the Potter Fresh Air school, and to build portable buildings to relieve the present crowded conditions in all schools not included in the program, were passed by the board. The action means that the proposed north side high school will not be erected for several years. Recommendations for improvements approved last night include eight-room additions for schools No. 16 and 36, a addition at school No. 3S, and an entire new eight-room structure at school No. 62. PSKMANENT ADDITIONS ARE RECOMMENDED. A committee composed of B. S. Gadd. L. A. Snider and E. U. Graff recommend permanent additions for schools 16, 17. 27, 36. 38, 62, 67, 70, 74, and Potter Fresh Air School. The total expense was estimated at f1.945,936. The board has only 12,000.000 for the work. After the report was read arguments were heard. Alfred Potts of the Taxpayers League, protested against the expenditure of such a sum of money at present. He advocated the use of portable schools with no building of permanent structures until later, predicting a drop in prices. An argument between board members followed Mr. Potts’ remarks, as to the advisability of erecting portable schools. Mrs. Julia Tutewiler, a member of the board, said that portable buildings were insanitary and detrimental to the children's health. "I believe in saving money,” she said. “'But I believe first in saving our children’s lives.” W. T. Allison said portables were all right, and Charles P. Barry, a board member, said while he believed that the children should not be placed in insanitary buildings, that he felt the portables would serve in the emergency to save the financial integrity of the board, •which brought forth more remarks from Mrs. Tutewiler. PLEADS FOR HEALTH OF CHILDREN. - John W. Esterline of school 36 at this Juncture interposed with a plea that the ►health of his children had been seriously impaired by having to attend school in the portable bonses. A committee from school 36 presented a petition from parents of that school bearing eighty-six names asking that immediate attention be given to their plea for an addition to the building. John M. Judah said he considered “$2,(K*0.000 a heap of money” to be spent by the school board for a mere high school building and that be thought the board should cut out the "frills" in the present financial crisis and attend to nothing hut the necessities. It was decided to prepare for the bulld-

MOTION PICTURES. CWiuoimJbM Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Is mmSrt WASHBURN rW he got a dollar he taught [g# M KsJFja§rj M 1 night he met a bee-uti-PROOF and she brought a look Fox News Universal J 01k S^ame • cai ' e * ess wa^ EXTRA! SPECIAL ATTRACTION!! Motion Pictures of the Los Angeles Auto Race in Which Gaston Chevrolet, Winner of the Indianapolis Speedway 600-Mile Classic, Made His “Dash to Death.”

Finds a Difference . The agitator had talked long and wildly. “I cannot be still,” he suddenly bellowed. “The words that come into my mouth are as numberless as the leaves of the trees.” “Yes," agreed a weary listener, as he arose, “but they’re different in one way. It doesn't take much of a breeze to start them flying.” ing program at once and the following architects were chosen: Elmer E. Dunlap and Cos., for school No. 16; Rubush and Hunter, school No. 36; E. Dunlap & Cos., No. 38; McGuire and Shook, No. 62, and Herbert Foltz, Potter Fresh Air School. FACTS IN SCHOOL FINANCES GIVEN. The facts that stood out most prominently in the survey of school finances, according to the report of the financial condition of the school city, were: That the constitutional debt limit of 2 per cent on the taxable* of the school city, as fixed for 1920. is 812,000,500. That the present Indebtedness (including the $1,000,000 of temporary loans, nearly all borrowed to pay teachers' salaries), is $9,309,250. That there remains available for future building operations only the difference between these sums of $2,731,250. That in order to pay the teachers to the end of the school year in June, 1921, it will be necessary to borrow in the coming spring, either from the bond fund or in the open market, an additional sum of $700,000. That this loan will Increase the indebtedness to approximately $10,0140,000. That there will be available for future bulling operations approximately $2.00.000. Over and against the $2,000,000 were estimated improvements which amounted to $6,171,723. I Freedom of Press Held oMmportance Pointing out that the expulsion of the five Socialists from the New York Legislature recently was only a means of agitation. Dr. Raymond Robins, in an address last night at the First Baptist Church, under the auspices of the First • Baptist Brotherhood, said that the suc- • cess of ihe United States as a in which every man is allowed to express his own opinion, lies in the individual upholding the freedom of the press, the freedom of speech and the belief that labor is superior to capital. He declared that no government can be conducted without a moral and economic support of a religious institution. Dr. Frederick E. Taylor, pastor of the church, introduced the speaker, and C. H. Breaker, president of the First Bap- ; tist Brotherhood, presided at the meet- ! ing. DRAG LAKE FOR BODY OF FISH, CHICAGO, Dec. 8. —-Alvin T. Fish, son j’of 8. T. Fish, a wealthy South Water street commission merchant, is believed to have carried his repeated .threats of suicide into execution. His coat and hat were found on the lake beach at Sixty-First street Tuesday. The lake is being drug.

MUNCIE EXTENDS WARM GREETING Indianapolis C. of C. Men Partake of Hospitality. The Indianapolis business men who participated in the courtesy trip yesterday, under the auspices of the wholesale trade division of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, were accorded a warm welcome last nlgut at the dinner given by the Chamber of Commerce of M un cie. the farthest point north in the itinerary for the trip. Karl Oesterle, president of the Muncle Chamber of Commerce, presided and welcomed the visitors, and, on his suggestion, there was a roll call so that tho Muncle men might have a better opportunity to see and greet them. In addition to the talk by Mr. Oesterle, there were fshort talks by Charles A. Bookwalter, Andrew Smith, vice president of the Indiana National Bank, ana Don Prentiss, who represented the Indianapolis delegation. EMPHASIZE VALUE OF RESERVE BANK. The value of the Federal Reserve Bank in the period of depression, was emphasized both by Mr. Smith and Mr. Bookwaiter: Mr. Smith expressing the belief that the Federal Reserve Bank act was one of the best pieces of legislation ever enacted. Mr. Bookwalter outlined the purpose of the trip—to afford the Jobbers and wholesalers of Indianapolis an opportunity to form new acquaintances and renew old acquaintances in their lines of trade. In addition to the visit at Anderson, where at noon the visitors were the guests at luncheon of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and the Anderson Rotary Club, and the one at Muncle, brief visits were made at Fortvllle, Pendleton, Duleviile and Yorktown, where the "trippers” scattered over town, visiting the trade in a social way. There were about sixty in the party, which made the trip in a special traction car. WELCOMED AT ANDERSON. Neel McCullough, vice president of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce, presided at the Anderson meeting, where an address of welcome was made by E. U. Stilson, president of the Chamber. The principal talk on behalf of the visitors was made by Don Prentiss, who was introduced by John B. Reynolds, general secretary of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Prentiss expressed the opinion that iiun -V/Tc '/TTN'TTc '/Tfc “ D ape’s Cold Compound” Breaks any Cold in Few Hours Instant relief. Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing and snuffling! A dose of “Pape's Cold Compound” taken every two hours until three doses are taken usually breaks up any cold. The Tery first dose opens clogged nostrils and the air passages of the head; stops nose running; relieves the headache, dullness, feverishness. "Pape's Cold Compound” acts quick, sure, and costs only a few cents at drug stores. It acts witho.it assistance, tastes nice, coutalns no quinine. Insist upon Pape’s.—Advertisement.

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the "peak" of the business depression has been passed. He suggested as business aid Increased efficiency and better service; the training of clerk* into salesmen and saleswomen; the cleaning out of old stocks and the proper keeping up of stocks of wares, and advertising. Accuse Two Youths of Vehicle Taking Posey Hilton, 23 of Roanoke, Va., and Marshall Reed, 20, of 112 North East street, were brought from Lafayette to Indianapolis by detectives today and • charged with vehicle taking. The men were arrested In Lafayette a few days ago and are charged with stealing an automobile owned by Joseph Oxford, 2510 East Tenth street. Orphans Home May Be Accepted for County Indications are that the county com- ; missionerß will accept an offer of the | Friends church by which the colored \ orphans’ home at Twenty-First and Senate avenue will be deeded to the county on the condition that the county maintain the institution. The offer was mnue several weeks ago by the board of directors of the home, but the commissioners have not announced their decision. The county attorney has been requested to submit a legal opinion on the matter. AMUSEMENTS. INGUSH’S Eb WILLIAM RISEN 1920 BILLY B. VAN, JAMES J. CORBETT, WILLIAM ItOCX and a Rolls-Royce Chorus of 50 Beauties. Nights. 50c to $3,00. Sat. Mat., 60c to $2.00. ALL NEXT WEEK Matinees Wed, and Sat. A, L. Erlanger Presents MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE Prices SIGNS'“SS Seats Thurs. To the Public: Never in twenty two years as manager of English's Opera House have I given advance personal indorsement of an attraction, but the benut.ful production of "Monsieur Beuucalro" Is so exceptional wKh its famous story of our Booth Tark ington, Its music composed by the great MoHs iger and its splendid ca-.t of singers : and artoVs, that it makes me feel that I : wonld not do my duty were 1 not to urge every patron of the theater to witness !i. I guarantee "Mona.eur Beauealre" as one of the finest attractions of thin or any other si-asun. A. F. MILLER, Manager English's Opera House.

m a BHUBERT TP TODAY I JVIIJFtA 1 * : 30-8:30 I Matinee Today and Saturday. I LEE AND J. J. Blt U UKRT PRESENT k Not So Long Ago A Play of Youth. Love and lAnghter. I With EVA LK (iAI.LIENNE and I SIDNEY BLAUKMKH, and the Orl*l- I nal N. Y. CAST. I'rlres—Tonight and | .Hat. Mot., 60c, ft, (ISO, $2. Popular I Matinee Today, flOc. 7So, tl, $1.30. | | Sundry, 3 P M.-Stats Sailing j MARY GARDEN Beat* at Edition Shop Only. rsil t.M-41 QO, SI 50, *>.oo. 8 '.30, $3,00 Ai 1. M.\t Wi.E.v—Hem Tomorrow Matinee* Wednesday and Saturday, Tho Selwyns Offer riIAS. VIRGINIA LARRY KING O’BRIEN WHEAT In the Merry Musical “ Selwyns' Sensible Populnr Prices! Eve. and Bad-. Mat., BOe. St, *1.30, *2. Wednesday Matinee, 66c, I>. sl, >1.60.

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VALESKA SURATT And Her Plyer, With .JOHN MFAKLANE and JACK HAYDEN In Jack Dolt’s Flay. “SCARLET” HERSCHELL HENDLERE Presents "MADAM 6KIDDIKADINKI" RAYMOND WILBERT—CARNEY A ROSE—HXRONESH UK HOUIB The Rials Swift and Kelly Offer “Gum Drops” Special liar grain Matinees

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AL GOLEM TROUPE Persian Marvels. R AG~O MARIMBA BAND 6 Other Smart Ulvrtl,nn*nti O Dancing In the Lyrlo Ballroom and

MOTION PICTURES.

CANNIBALS HAVE EATEN 38 MISSIONARIES IN THE PAST 10 YEA.RS. MISSION ARIES MAKE CANNIBALS WILD IN SIHPWRECKED AMONG THE CANNIBALS ALL WEEK, ISIS.

ATTEND MEETING OF FORESTERS Gutherie and Deam Represent State at Harrisburg. William A. Guthrie, chairman of the State Conservation Commission, and Charles C. Deam, State Forester, are representing Indiana at the conference of Slate Foresters, being held at Harrisburg, Pa., today and tomorrow. The conference was colled by Gifford Pinchot, State Forester of Pennsylvania, with a view of determining to what extent the Government should cooperate with the States in regard to refonestization and for fighting forest fires. The nation seemingly has awakened to the fact that its once vast resources of timber are being rapidly depleted and that reforestation on a gigantic scale must be started immediately if the next generation is to have any appreciable amount of timber. Because It takes approximately 100 years to grow a mar-

’* SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT’’ This New Popular Dinner - Hotel Severin Every Evening Serves a Special Table D’Hote Dinner, from 6:30 to 8:30. $1.50 the Cover. Also ala Carte Service. Orloff Trio Splendid Parking Music Space "Nick,” the well-known head waiter, is an assurance of First-Class Service. Don’t Forget Thursday—“MAlD'B NIGHT OUT.”

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Pure Food Show Attend the Wedding tom „ l a!?l son TONIGHT Ceremony at 9 o’Clock Mor* than fifty attractive exhibits Wednesday afternoon, bread baking contest. Wednesday evening, public wedding; Thursday aft ernoon. cooking lecture; Thursday evening, half of the receipts to the Community Chest; Friday evening, cake baking contest. News Glee Club; Saturday evening, awarding main prizes. Free samples, pleasing musio, instructive lectures, interesting demonstrations. Afternoons, 1 to 5:30, admission 10c. Evenings, 7:30 to 11, admission 25c.

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TOWN TALK “Too Many Wives” MT7SICAL FARCE COMEDY 20-PEO PIE-20 ADDED ATTRACTION "THE DEVIL'S ANGEL"

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ketable crop of timber, acute suffering from lack of wood is destined to come at no distant date and before anew crop can be grown, in the opinion of some conservationists. The Indiana Department of Conservation will endeavor to interest the coming Legislature in a comprehensive forestry policy and is now formulating plans which, if accepted for legislation, will result In much of the Btate’s waste lands and lands unfit for agriculture, being planted to forests. Name Westfield Man County Farm Agent Announcement was made today by the Marion County board of education that 11. E. Ackerson of Westfield has been appointed county agent to succeed Ralph M. Gilbert, who resigned a number of months ago. Mr. Ackerson, who was recommended by Purdue University and the Marion County Federation of Farmers, will assume charge of his office next Wednesday. The salary Is $2,500 a year.

AMUSEMENTS.

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INJURED WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO Florist’s Employ Knocked Down by Machine. Otto J. Riemann. 63. 405 East Southern avenue, was seriously Injured when he was struck by an automobile driven by Myrl Myers, 30, of Greenwood. The accident occurred on the Madison roan about 100 feet south of Troy avenue at 7:30 o'clock this morning. Riemann is PALE CHILDREN NEED IRON and they love to take GROVE'S IRON TONIC SYRUP. Absolutely harmless Price 75c at any drug store.—Advertisement.

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Do you know a trade? Or are you an “unskilled” man? In the Army you can learn to be a skilled man in any of a hundred trades — Blacksmith Baker Carpenter Machinist Mason Motor mechanic Motion picture operator Musician Printer > Plumber Painter What do you want to be? Ask a Recruiting Officer. In the Army you earn a good living, see new faces and places, make new friends and have a chance to learn almost any trade you want to learn. That means going back to civil life a skilled man, fitted for a bet* ter job than yc 1 have now. J§ THE |p ARMY TEACHES TRADES

employed by a florist near that part Os the city. Myers was passing another automobil* when Riemann walked in front of his car and was knocked down. Myers was arrested on the charge of assault and battery. Dr. D. K. Hill, who dressed Riemann's injuries after he had been taken to tho St. Vincent hospital, said that a number of riba in the right side were brokan and that a serious injury to his neck, in which a large vein was exposed, caused him to regard his condition as serious. Herbert G. Pool of Greenwood was In the automobile with Myers. NO WONDER. Those weary-looking. furtive-eyed persons you see slinking through back streets are the men who have tried to figure out the "dope” In the football season.

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