Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 194, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 December 1920 — Page 2
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WARNS SENATE VETO IN STORE FOR FARM BILL Intimations Against Duties on Field Products Are Made by President. INTEREST ON FINANCE
WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.—President Wilson will veto the "omnibus" tariff bill levying duties on agricultural products passed by an overwhelming vote In tbfc House last night, if it is also passed by the Senate and sent to him, according to intimations conveyed to certain Democratic leaders of the Senate today. While none of the Democratic leaders concerned would permit himself to be quoted, it was learned they have been in close touch with the White House, since the bill was reported favorably by the House Ways and Means Committee, in an effort to ascertain the President's attitude. While no official statement on the subject has been forthcoming from the White House, it was authoritatively stated at the capitol by Democratic Senators in a position to ascertain the President's views regarding prospective legislation that the President is not in sympathy with present congressional efforts to meet the country's ftnanclsl and economic situation. INTEREST CENTERS / IN FINANCE COURSE / The President's course toward the resolution reviving the war finance corporation passed by Congress recently, still is being awaited with undisguised interest. With both the Senate and House in session today, it was reported the President might send the measure back to Congress with his veto as a Christmas present for those of its members who supported it. White the passage of the bill in the House was anticipated, in view of a coalition formed between representatives from agricultural States, irrespective of party or sectional ties, it will undergo •rough sledding" after it reaches the Senate today, it was predicted by both Democratic and Republican Senators strongly apposed to it. NO ACTION EXPECTED TODAT. The Senate is expected to do nothing with the bill today, except to refer It to the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Simmons of North Carolina, and Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, are among the Democratic leaders who insist the bill must take its regular course in the Senate and who declare they and other Democratic Senators will combat any move to rush it through that body without ‘‘due consideration and debate." While the bill's supporters in the Senate claim to have enough votes to pass it, its passage by that body before the Christmas and new year holidays is regarded remote by leaders on both sides of the upper chamber. The Senate plans to recess today until Monday, and from Monday to the succeeding Thursday, and again to the following Monday, so as to give its members ample time to celebrate tffe advent of Chrißtmas and the new year. “The 'emergency revenue bill’ is a vicious proposal," Senator Pat Harrison, Democrat of Mississippi, a leader of the younger Democrats in the Senate declared today. "I will oppose it and feel that it should be defeated for the good of the country. It violates the fundamental Democratic principles."
XMAS CRIME WAVEGROWS (Continued From Page One.)
to the efficient strength of thepollce department. Hold ups and robberies are occurring nightly and murders are freqnent The Atlanta police, facing the worst situation in the city's history, asked fer reinforcements and additional motor equipment. They were planning to arm detectives with shotguns. Sixteen murders hare occurred in Memphis in the last six weeks. The city Is also suffering from an epidemic of criminal assaults on women. Arrest of a negro gang who had a rendezvous In the outskirts was believed to have checked to some extent a wave of crime In Jacksonville. All suspicious persons were being picked up. Boston police were preparing for increases in criminal activity as Christmas approached. Nearly fifty suspects had been rounded tip in a drive against crooks. On the Pacific Coast civilians In many cities were cooperating with the police. San Francisco reported a big influx of undesirables from the East, with robberies and hold-ups increasing. Sex crimes have been fewer, however, sinco prosecution of the "Howard street vice gang," of which the Santa Rosa lynching xvas an offshoot. A vigilance committee Oakland was organized to protect tyomen. In Tacoma shotgun squads patrolled the streets at night. Police In l.os Angeles began enforcement of a dormant curfew law, prohibiting children on the street after 9 p. m., because of numerous criminal attacks on women and girls. Every person on the street after midnight was subject to Investigation. All women leaving ttfeir home after dark were advised to obtain a police escort. Major crimes were decreasing, but petty crimes increasing In Portland, Ore. MILWAUKEE DAY HOLD-UP STAGED. A period of hold-ups and robberies in Milwaukee was punctuated by the daylight looting of a jewelry store. Shoplifters were also particularly aetlve. An epidemic of minor robberies was reported from Racine, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities. The Indianapolis police force has all it can cope with and all suspicious persons are being detained. The latest robberies include $12,000 from a bank, sll,000 from a fur store and $13,000 from a jewelry shop. Half a dozen murders have occured in Denver In the last few weeks. Toe police have been reinforced and motorcyle flying squadrons established to cope with the increase in all branches of crime. Newspapers In Kansas City were intimating that criminals were being protected. Cities which have reported a decrease In crimes, as a result of emergency measures, or entire absence of a "Christmas crime wave,” included Detroit, St. Paul, Des Moines, Lincoln and New Orleans. Selig Employes Elect Officers The following officers were elected at the annual banquet and election of the Selig Mutual Benefit Association of the Selig Dry Goods Company at the Chamber of Commerce building last night: President, G. A. Millett; vice president, C. E. De Witt; treasurer. Miss Minnie Wienke; secretary. Miss Francis Le Forge; board of directors. Max Dessau, Miss Mollie Rainey, Miss Bertha Taylor, Miss Lula Hemerley and Mrs. Nora Wright. 8. L. Hahn, In behalf of the firm, distributed cash Christmas presents to all employes, the amount being designated by length of service. All employes more than tsn years In service received SSO; from five to ten years, $23; from two to five years, sl3; from one to two years. tJIO. B§d all less than one year, $5. Ten km ploy es received SSO gifts.
DECLARES CUT IN WAGES WILL SOLVE HOUSING (Continued From Page One.) shortage of bouses will continue; in fact. It will become even more embarrassing than it is today." SUGGESTS PLANS FOR BUILDING Senator Calder suggested the following plans for encouraging building; Legislation providing that 60 per cent of savings deposits may be loaned on mortgages. Reduction of high wages. Tax exemption for incomes from mortgages. Restriction of the issuance of tax exempt securities. i Creation of a home loan banking system. Reduction of wages where living costs are reduced. Cancellation of all transportation priority orders. Establishment of a department of construction. Discussing the fuel situation. Senator Calder reiterated his previous statements that coal profiteering must be checked by the Government. "private interests now in control of the production and distribution of coal are actually unable to prevent a continuance and repetition of the present deplorable situation, and it is the dut; of the Government to take such reasonable and practical steps as it may to I remedy the situation,” .Senator Calfler I said. He urged as the first step in such ! a program the establishment of a Fedj eral agency to which all coal producers ! would submit complete reports on prices, i distribution and production. I OPPOSES SUBSIDY I OR HOME BUILDERS. Senator Calder opposed subsidy for i home builders and declared that this has j been done in France and in England. I but some day England will face a can- ! dition in attempting to pay its housing ! bonus that will, unless extraordinary steps are taken to prevent it. undermine her whole business and social fabric." , “The construction of houses is like every business, based entirely upon the | profit in the venture and men will build \ houses again when they can see an opportunity for gain," Senator Calder declared. ‘lssuance by the States of bonds for public improvement have been unduly encouraged,” under the present Federal taxation system. Senator Calder said. “These securities are issued tax exempt and have resulted in taking from the mortgage field almost completely the private investor,” thereby reducing money available for building purposes, the Senator declared. “I am Informed that the Marshall Field estate in Chicago and the estate of Hetty Green, both of whom formerly loaned heavily on real estate, find their incomes from this source less than 2 per cent, and they are diverting their capital funds to more lucrative investments. “When the present revenue laws are
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revised not only should high rates be lowered, but I would provide that further issues of State and municipal bonds should at least be subject to normal income tax rates,” Senator Calder said. ‘‘Labor is a big problem," the Senator said. “There is no question that labor has been inefficient since the war. I think it is fair, however, to say that in recent mouths the efficiency of labor lias increased. There is evidence that wo are approaching a period when living costs will be reduced. When that time comes labor must share ltd part.” Senator Calder urged steps to increase rhe training of skilled labor.' Priority orders have "retarded business and discouraged building immensely during the past year,” .Senator'‘(.'aider said. Declaring in conclusion that it is time for the Government to pay closer attention to the housing situation and human welfare. Senator Calder said, “would it not be better to act now than to wait and have the people of America rise up in discontent and demand that the Government itself go into the housing busli ess?"
CONSTANTINE TO CLING TO GAINS War and Wedding Topics Provide Greek Court Gossip. ATHENS, Dec. 23 —War and weddings were topics of court gossip here today. King Constantine is planning on going to the Smyrna front as soon us he has caught up with a mass of detail on his desk here. He planned to take with him Premier Rballis and the Secretary of ff ar. Constantine’s intention, he said, is to cling to the territory gained by Greece during the war and to make a personal appeal to bis troops to continue occupation. Preliminary arrangements Rre being made for tbo court wedding of Princess Helene of Greece to Crown Prince Carol of Koumania. This wedding will be held at Bucharest. Another marriage between the two houses will be that of Crown Prince George of Greoce to Princess Elizabeth of Kouinania. This is to occur in January In Athens. Constantine expresses himself as pleased at the forthcoming alliances and speaks of the marriage as real love matches.
White Man Lynched by Ft. Worth Mob FT. WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23.—Tom Yiekory, held on a charge of murdering Jeff C. Couch, a policeman, both white, Monday night, was taken from the county jail here shortly after midnight by a mob and hanged. After Vlckory was suspended in midsir. the mob fired several shots Into his body and dispersed. The lynching was staged about a mile from the Courthouse between Ft. Worth and North Ft. Worth.
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1920.
BENEDICT BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RESURFACING (Continued From Page One.) sessment of the maximum rate. The bill provides that during' 1921 the city may borrow not to exceed $300,000 for the | purpose of paying for resurfacing during that year. The bill carries an emergency i clause. | The proposal has met with the approval ■ of various civic organizations which believe the present plan is too much of a burden for small property owners. WILL PUSH ACT TO ABOLISH FEB SYSTEM Mr. Benedict expects to be active in the session with this bill and with his Marion Country salary bill, which seeks to abolish the much condemned fee system. The announcement of this plun has caused conslclocnNe comment and not a little consternation. It is expected to bring about a brisk flgbt in the Assembly, where officials and would-be officials are expected to object strenuously to the abolishment of their means of obtaining easy money. ! The Incomes of some of the county officials at the present time run into tens of thousands of dollars, all contributed by taxpayers in the form of fees. Mr. Benedict's proposal that the Marion Couny clerk, prosecuting attorney, county sheriff, county auditor and county recorder draw straight salaries of $7,600; the treasurer SIO,OOO and the surveyor 54.0C0, Is expected to have the opposition of those who expect to share in the present enormous donations of taxpayers. Mr. Benedict even goes so far as to provide that prisoners at the county jail be fed at cost. The provision of the bill which is being j most seriously discussed by the advocates of the abolishment of the fee system is that which places In the hands of the county commissioners the power to dcg'gnate the number of deputies to be employed In each office and the salaries they shall receive. It has been pointed out that such a provision would leave open the way for a vigorous shaking of the plum tree and for the provision with Jobs of numerous political favorites. WISH LAW TO NAME NUMBER OF DEPUTIES. The proposal has been made that the law provide the number of deputies and the salaries which they shall be paid. Mr. Benedict admits this prorUioa of his bill may be a weakness but be points out that emergencies may arise which no law could take care of. Advocates of the abolishment of the fee system, which, they say, is resportsl ble for most of the corruption in county ! offices, are pleased over the that a Marion County legislator has had cour- 1 age enough to defy the establish organization of his party to such an extent ' that he proposes to take away most of , the easy Income. While Mr. Benedict is proposing to j reduce the income* of the highest paid j county officers there are other movements under way to obtain increases lu salaries. A bill is expected to be Introduced In
behalf of the county commissioners of the State and especially of Marion County, providing for salary Increases. The bill would provide a scale of salaries carrying in proportion to the population of the counties. It would start with $3,000 a year for Marion County and range to S6OO a year In the smallest county. The Marion County commissioners now receive salaries of $2,500 a year and the salaries of commissioners in other counties range down to SIOO a year. The proposed law would provide that county commissioners be bonded in the sum of $20,000. OTHER INCREASES CONSIDERED. A movement also Is under way to bring about an Increase in the salary of the coroner of Marion County to $3,000. The coroner now’ receives a maximum of s■!,600 a year, Including fees. The bill also would provide for the employment of a chief deputy at a salary of $2,400. Deputies are now paid on a “piece work*' basis. Another bill is being drawn which would provide for the increase in salary of the judge of the City Court. The judge now recieves a Ralary of $3,500. The question of an Increase In salary for the city judge brings up the subject of the proposed municipal court system. A committee of the bar association, headed by John E. Ilollett, will meet, possibly next week, for the purpose of considering the proposal. The new system would provide three civil courts and one court which would handle misdemeanors. The civil courts would take the place, to a large extent, of the present justices of the peace courts, and would relieve the Circuit and Superior Courts of many of the smaller cases.
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Main Store Open Until Six Until Christmas.
Gift Suggestions at Reduced Prices BOX WOMEN’S HANDKERCHIEFS, made of cambric, with white or colored embroidered corners, former SI.OO quality, box of 3 / rfC BOX WOMEN’S HANDKERCHIEFS, of cambric, white or colored embroidered corners; Ssc 69c BOX OF THREE WOMEN’S HANDKERCHIEFS, with colored horders or colored embroidered corners, 75c cn. quality DV*C AAYSER OR FOWNES’ DOCTILE SILK GLOVES, in black, brown, beaver and *4 r\ Q gray, $2.50 quality... .tM .VO LAMBSKIN GLOVES, 2-clasp, in gray, tan, brown; •) ca $2.98 quality, pair... .<P zi.OU EYELET VESTEES of cream color material, round or square collars; SI.OO r*7 r\ quality / VC FRAMED PICTURES, in gilt or black frame, for the QA„ boudoir, 49c quality OVC DECORATED TRAYS, with slivered rim, for plus, dk y ( cr etc., $1.50 quality q> 1•! O HAIR RECEIVERS AND PUFF BOXES, of domestic ivory, extra large size; $2.50 i DO quality 1 ,y O MANICURE SETS, box of five pieces, of domestic A very, 59c quality C MANICURE SETS, in lined box, 9 pieces; $3.50 CO PZ D quality tjZ.UU HAND MIRRORS, of domestic ivory, plain or empire patterns, with 6 6 glass; ® O DO $3.9$ quality s>kJ.yO JET BEAD NECKLACES, 25inch of fine cut beada, AD_ regular 75c quality diyC —Goldstein's, First Floor.
A Gift Sure of Appreciation Philippine Underwear $2.98 We've junt bought this underwear—so. of course, it s very new, very fresh—and as lovely as only the best of Philippine underwear can be. Muslin Chemises, 98c to $2.98 Made of excellent quality batiste muslin or voile, lace and Georgette combinations, hand embroidered or tailored styles; priced 98<? to *2.98. Muslin Gowns, $1.49 to $2.49 Made of muslin or Windsor crepe, lace and embroidery trimmed or tai lored styles; sizes, 16 and 17; flesh or white.
Silk Jersey Pettibockers, $2.98 and $5.98 So many women wear them that they’re almost sure to be gratefully received as gifts. Made of excellent qnality jersey silk in all shades; sizes 34 to 40; priced $2.98 and $5.98. —Goldstein’s, Third Floor.
Last Minute Gift Suggestions—Low Priced
Shirts Men’s Silk and Fiber Silk Shirts, *4.95. Men's Silk Striped Madras Shirts, $3.85. Men's Eagle Crepe Silk Shirts, $7.95. Men's Fine Percale Shirts. $1.45 to $2.45. Men's Wool Flannel Shirts, $3 to $5. Hosiery Men's Wool Hosiery, 65<* to 95<b Men's Pure Silk Socks, 7RC to $1.25. Men’s Fiber Silk Socks, 60p to 65t‘. Men's Silk Lisle Socks, to 50p. Men's Fine Cotton Socks. 25<*.
Boys $12.75 and $18.75 Winter Suits SIO.OO Made of all-tvool serges, unfinished worsted, woolen enssimeres, velvet corduroys, In single-breasted models with nil around belts. Plain or fancy yokes, some with . pleated backs, trousers in ’ knlrker styles. Lined or imMned. All sizes from 6 to 18 years.
JUVENILE SUITS $4.98, $5.98 and $6.98 A nice gift for a little youngster—one of these cunning suits, in tan, brown and green. Made of wool materials, in belted and pleated styles, sizes 4to 8.
Comfortable Slippers The “Gifty” Kind, Much Reduced MEN’S LEATHER HOUSE SLIPPERS, Everett style, with leather lined quarters; _ dark shade of brown; a $3.60 db c) CitZ M fly.-Xi 1 I Quality j j Also black Romeos at *2.95. PBf '■ MEN’S ROMEO SLIPPERS, dark brown stitchdown, with heavy, flexible soles, sizes fefeSS-i-Wf- 4 6to 11; regular $3.96 CO Ift qua,,ty tpO. li7 fenilir qfW > f“\ -3 WOMEN'S SLIPPERS, of comfy style, heavy padujjLi * k " .3ruL#* l ffs'A-’ f ded soles and heels, in light ** and dark colors; sizes 2to 8; f rX rn : 00 ....51.69 p “ 3 Jl i LI , E u CHILDREN’S FELT JUrf^ S ’ A flne^>. Wo * fe i t ’ , rlbl ? on LIETS, With elk and cork t t Urned J Cath T soles, leather heels, in red; n™ no ’ ID L re A sizes, 6 ti nn And others $1.48 and $1.98. Sizes 12 to 1, SI.OO. —Goldstein’*. First Floor.
A New Idea in Gift Certificates This is, we believe, one of the most attractive and practical gift certificates that have ever been offered Christmas shoppers. It Is issued in amounts from $2.00 to SSO-00. The amount bestowed by the giver is then subdivided into coupon form. Thus it is possible to spend your gift certificate money in as many departments as you like. Tear off a coupon to the amount you wish to purchase.
Last Hour News From Hosiery Headquarters
For Women Pure Silk Hose, $1 to $3.98 Lace Silk Hose, $3.75 to $5.49. Embroidered Silk Hose, $1.98 and $2.98. Woolen Sports Hose, $1.35 to $3.49. Silk Lisle Hose, to $1.35. Cotton Hose, 39<? to 65<*. For Boys and Girls Pure Silk Plaited. St.OO -to $1.45. Pure Thread Silk, $1.25 to $1.85. Fine Silk Lisle, to Fine Ribbed Cotton, 25<* to 45<*. Silk Lisle Hose. SI.OO.
Sale Brush Wool Scarfs
Oar $6.00 Qualitys3.9B The quality of these scarfs is superb! Thev’re made of the rich, deep, silky wool that’defies the coldest wind that ever blew! In fact, they're just as warm as furs, and in their way quite as smart. Their colors will become you and match your suit or coat. These brushed wool scarfs are pockerted, belted and fringed in smart ways. Some have patent leather belts. Sole prict, $3.98. —Goldstein’s, Second Floor.
From the Araraex
Gloves Men’s Kid Gloves, $3.75. Men’s Suede Dress Gloves, $2.50. Men's Warm-Lined Kid Gloves, $2.15 to $2.95. Men's Warm-Lined Mittens, $2.50. Men's Auto and Gauntlet Gloves, $3.75 to $8.50. Men’s Auto and Gauntlet Mittens, $3.75 to $9.50. Men's Knitted Woolen Gloves, GOt* to $2. Men's Silk Gloves, $1 to $2.50. Miscellaneous Men's Handsome Silk Ties, 55<? to $1.45. Men’s Knitted Silk Ties, 05ci to $1.45.
Boys’ Good Mackinaws Special $7.50 Every boy should have a good mackinaw. Nothing quite like thorn for keeping the warmth inside and the cold outside. These ary; made of heavy weight Avoolon fabrics in attractive plaid patterns, in brown, blue and green. Large collars and wide belts. price, $7.50.
Annex Store Open Until Nine Until Christmas.
For Infante Fine Ribbed Cotton, 17^. Ribbed Silk Lisle, 251 and 35<*. Ribbed Silk and Wool, 75*. —Goldstein's, First Floor.
Men’s Knitted Silk Mufflers, $1 to $4.95. Men's Brushed Wool Mufflers, $1.95 to $3.45 Men’s Fine Cotton Handkerchiefs, 10£, 15<? and 25<f. Men's Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 35<f to 65<i. Men’s Silk Handkerchiefs, to sl--s Initial Handkerchiefs, box of six, $1.45 to $1.95. Men's Blanket Bathrobes, $7.50. Men's Outing Flannel Nightshirts, $1.38 to $2.05. Men’s Muslin and Cambric Nightshirts, $1.45 and $1.95. Men's Muslin and Cambric Pajamas, $2.85 and $3.95. —Goldiitein's, Annex Store.
For a Boy’s Christmas Boys’ “Indian” Suits at $1.98 These are the kind of suits that make ft boy want to "whoop’er up," Just like a real Indian ehitff. They’re made of cotton khaki cloth with coat, pants and feathered headgear—a real gift for a boy, at $1.98.