Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 203, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 1921 — Page 11

HSTATUS |IS IMPROVED, I SAYS OFFICER Ali'v r-h Practically Nullified. Still Filling Requests. PLENTY IN THE STATE the activities of the Special Coal IS Food Commission have been praenullified by a recent injunction in Federal Court by Judge A. Anderson to tho Vigo Goa! l’rodiiets tiie commission stiii is filling jpjj|uests for coal and innnv tons have Hr. supplied through emergency orissued to those communities where was scarce, .li-gse K. ilschliach, said today. to Mr. Ks'-hhach. the coal in Indiana has improved about cent, and the usefulness of the ns for as meeting crises In coal situation is concerned, has been dissolved. is plenty of coal In Indiana at HFesent to meet all demands on opHators and dealers. Mr. Eschhach declared. He says it should not be neccsIsary for the commission to have to fill 'emergency orders, but added that in every case where help is requested, tee commission would do its utmost to fill the demand. continuing to work WITH BODY. Most of the coal operatohs and dealers of the State are continuing to cooperate with the commission, as they signified they would do. when the Federal Court Ardor was issued. Most of the dealers and operators are selling their fuel at the commission’s price also, Mr. Eschbach said. All requests for emergency coal have been placed with those operators and dealers who were willing to aid the commission. Two reasons are assigned by Mr. Eschbach for the easing up of the serious coal situation in the State. The first is the extremely warm winter weather prevalent through the season. It has not been necessary to keep fires going full force for any length of time, and consequently the family coal piles have not diminished as rapidly as usual. The other reason is an anxiety on the part of the operators and dealers who have not been cooperating with the commission, to “get right” with the people, and to let their prices down to where the ordinary consumer can purchase It, he Bald. A third reason for the large supply of coal that Is now being thrown on the market is the fact that most mines have been working at almost full time fox several weeks. This has permitted tt*m to fill their contract orders and IcJrve a surplus on hands which has Ufen thrown on the open market, with result all needs are being supplied ami the price has tumbled a bit. It Is considered unlikely that legislation lengthening the life of the coal commission will be introduced in the coming session of the Legislature. The usefulness of the body having passed and with warm weather not many weeks awsy. It is said th*>re will be no further use for the commission. Mills Run Full Time PROVIDENCE. It. I„ Jan. 3.-Several Khode Island mills reopened today after being closed for from one to three weeks. Most of the employes returned on e full-time schedule.

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LAURA( Week January 3] PIERPONT I ““THE GUIDINH STAS” *•">•” By EDGAR ALLEN WOOLF Staged by TAYLOR GRANVILLE

Lyrical Raconteuse Lydia Barry In a Repertoire of Songs

AN AVALANCHE OF LAUGHS Geo.—LANE and Hi GRAN—Tom In a "LISTEN MICKEY” Comedy

Four Ortons Comedy Wireists

The Unusual Duo Phenomenal Roller Skaters

ADDED ATTRACTION—FIRST TIME IN AMERICA SCHICHTL’S ROYAL MARINETTES A Puppet Performance Seemingly Endowed With Life

Bargain Matinees—Best Seats SOc, SSc

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|'StfiamCsa First Half of This Week ENID BENNETT l? Entire nallj Week I The Jazziest Cometfv Ever. ri'PIN MARY’S arTiC” ith EVA NOVAK and Beauty Brigade of Bathing GfrU.

Financial Adviser m 4 m flwMt ALBERT RATHBONE. Albert Eathbone of New York, former assistant secretary of the treasury, has Ju-d been made financial adviser to Cuba. Rathbone’s name was suggested by the Btate Department, which was asked by the Cuban government to nominate -an American financier to supervise the expenditure of the sums to be loaned to Cuba by a group of American bankers. OFFICIAL’S WIFE GRANTED DIVORCE Muncie Woman Is Awarded $4,500 Alimony in Suit. Special to The Times. MUNCIE, Ind., Jan. 3.—Mrs. Mary Michael has been grunted a divorce from Harry \Y. Michael, city comptroller, on the grounds of cruel and Inhuman treatment. The case was tried before Judge Murray. Mrs. Michael was also awarded $4,000 alimony and $345 attorney fees and her maiden name of Cring )vas restored to her. The plaintiff; asked SIO,OOO alimony. The case whs a sensational one and was before the court five days, many witnesses having been summoned. Michael is the owner of c string of drug stores. He was appointed city comptroller in December, 1910. Regime Reviewed by Cox in Last Message COLUMBUS, Ohio. Jan. 3. —Governor James M. Cox, In his final message to the Ohio Legislature today, reviewed the accomplishment of his administration and made many reeommendatioue. The three most Important reforms made during his* administration, the Governor declared, are the Judicial system; remaking of the rural school code and the workmen's compensation act. Min rs Can Buy Stock WILKESBARRE, Pa.. Jan. 3.—Miners employed by the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company may become part owners of the company through a plan announced by S. D. IVarrimer, president. Miners earning less than $1,500 a year may take two shares: those earning more, not more than five. Payments are to be made at $5 a month. Four per cent Interest in ] deferred payments is to be charged. <

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Newell & Mo£t A Hugh Herbert Comedy

Kinograms—Digest Topics

This Week—S¥2adge Kennedy —IN—“The Girl Withs Jazz Heart 53

Christy Comedy “Gfiing Through the Rye”

CHARLES RAY In NINETEEN AND PHYLLIS A New Year Tableau Chester Comedy Circlette of News A Circle Orchestra

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GIVES REASONS j FOR ASKING RIG APPROPRIATION Geologist Declares Losses Incurred by State Through Present Policy. UNABLE TO GET RESULTS - Declaring that tile usefulness of the division of geology of the Department j of Conservation cannot be extended to j any great degree unless the prevailing j miserly policy of the Legislature is dis- , penaed with. Dr. \V. N. Logan, State j geologist, has issued a statement' setting forth the reasons why ,a larger appropriation should be made for the department. Dr. Logan's statement follows. The division of geology of the State Department of Conservation hopes that the incoming Legislature will aid In the further development of Indiana's mineral resources. Although this division during the eighteen months of Its existence demonstrated Its ability to accomplish a large amount of work with a small appropriation, yet it was hampered in its work and was unable to get the results of its investigations before the people of the State on account of the lack of funds for publication. ECONOMIC LOSSES SUFFERED BY POLICY. A miserly policy toward a scientific bureau of a State's government Is not to be commended cince such a policy often results In great economic losses. I To illustrate,' while our report on oil and i gas was lying in manuscript form wait- i ing for the necessary few hundreds of ! dollars for its publication, prospective oil wells were being drilled at an expense of thousands of dollars on land which this report showed offered not the slightest promise of oil or gas. Such losses are of almost dally occurrence and the total preventable loss for a year would furnish the division with an adequate income for ten years of ssrviee. The work undertaken and in contemplation by the division of geology includes : A complete survey of the coal r - sources of Indiana. The high price paid for coal the last few years has greatly increased the interest, of the public in the coal Industry, and, as a result, the division has been importuned by many for more definite information regarding this resource. Some work on such a survey is complete. It will be pushed as rapidly as available funds will permit. STUDY OF OIL ROCKS SHOULD BE MADE. A systematic study of oil-bearing rocks of Indiana, with a view of determining f the crude oil content, by-products, dis tributlon and availability. Realizing the I desirability of finding sources other than petroleum for fuel and lubricating oils, ! the division of geeology has started an investigation of the oil-bearing shales > of Indiana, with a view of determining their possible utilization to augment the diminishing supply of petroleum products. These investigations will require a great deal of work In the field and laboratory, but an excellent beginning has been made. To protect the rights of Indiana In the coal underlying the navigable rivers, i the Wabash and the Ohio, a survey should be made to determine the amount J of minable coal underlying the Wabash and belonging to the State in Sullivan, ! Knox and Posey Counties, and under the ' Ohio lu PoSey, Vanderburgh, Warrick ■ and Spencer Counties. Tbs minable coal i under the Wabash in Vigo County be- ]

A Funny Proposition Billy Glason Just Songs and Sayings

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1921.

Joins ‘Firs? Army HP MISS ADA SAWYER. Miss Ada Sawyer of Providence, R. 1., is just another one of those women to Join the ever-increasing number of “firsts.” She has the honor of being the first woman lawyer to be admitted to the Rhode Island bar. Miss Sawyer has claim to distinction for another reason also. She is said to be the only woman who attempted to apply for admittance to the bar without attending a college. -After three years’ employment la a local law office Miss Saw>"er passed her examination and became a full-fledged lawyer. She Is n young woman and has long been a worker for women aud child labor movements. longing to the State was estimated at ,000,000 tons. A survey of the principal building atone quarrying districts of the Slate, In order to be of service to one of the State's leading Industries. This district produces more than 70 per cent of the llmtstono used in the United States for building purposes and such a producer Is entitled to all the aid the State can render. Before the geological survey of this district can be completed satlafartoriaiy, the topographic survey which was abandoned for lack of funds must be completed. A complete survey and laboratory Investigation of the ceramic materials of ludiuna. Our ceramic materials are not utilized to the extent that the quantity and quality warrants. The interest of the clay-working industry should be nroused to this fact. .LOCATION OF OIL AND 0.48 SHOULD BE GIVEN. Completion of a structural map of the State showing the location of all structures favorable to the accumulation of oil and gas. Such u map would serve to show the oil prospector where not to drill and hence thousands of dollars would be saved the citizens of the State.

AMUSEMENTS. | ENGLISH'S Kfl 3 Mat*. Wed. and Sat. Beat Seats, VI. Sr Twin Beds Festival with ZAHIA (MON Evenings, 50e, 75c, $1 and $1.50. Next Won, Tubs., Wed. Mat. Wed. Nights, 60e to $250. Mat., 50 c to $1.30. Seats ready Thursday. * I\ '.lala AICKAV or OA Aull.t.l TIES HEADED BY | “BELLTONES” A < harming .Melody Divert I sernent of | “Yo Olden Davs.” HUNTER. RANDALL A SENORITA § COL. PATTEE A COMRADE I n OTHER BRIGHT f* 8 O NEW FEATURES O Dancing in the Lyric Ballroom After- I noon and Evening. '"nnsi 11 i^aairwjpMMcrasnßMEMamasasßtnwMMaasawa BROADWAY Theater Beautiful Continuous Vaudeville 12 BIG FEATURES 12 Including Robins Family Ma, Dad, Kiddles and Dogs. MAT. EVERY DAY. #•-**-* 500 GOOD SEATS vj? C? -Except^Sat. t | Sun, and Holidays EYJUSSCAL COMEDY lie irinktey | Girls A NIGHT OS BROADWAY I A SNAPPY CHORUS

Investigation of other mineral resources, such as peat, marl, cement ma- I terlals, lime materials, molding sands, road materials and mineral waters. This extensive constructive program cannot: be carried out unless the funds are available lor meeting necessary expenses of such investigation and such funds should lie provided. In order to strengthen the position of the Conservation Dcpartinbnt in conserving and developing the natural resources of the State, it Is hoped that the legislators will consider laws as follows; Providing for a topographic survey of Indiana In cooperation with the United States Geological Survey and appropriating the necessary funds. Act to enable the Department of Conservation more easily to recover coal under streams, defining boundaries

New Heated Walking - Skirts — A Sale! JAll Sizes New Models opfr for Women —New Color and Misses • Effects J _// I Skirts like these would have /Aw \ J* been regarded recently as Vu rare values at $lO \J Rich lustrous browns, greens, navy, tan and Copenhagen plaids—large or small patterns. The hang, the tit and finish of these skirts are worthy to brag about. Sale price $4.98 SIDE PLEA TS KNIFE PLEA TS BOX PLEA TS The color combinations are stunning—there are also blacks and blues. , Wool Plaids Checks Velours Novelties Serges The maker bought the woolens at a discount—He made the skirts in the pick of the new season's models —priced them to us at about half the usual worth, figuring that this is the time to sow good will rather than attempt to reap profits. Sale price $4.98 Extra Space , Plenty of Salespeople THE Wm. H. BLOCK CO.

STROUSE AND rRANKUNVPREStNT Ip < JROU_NDI f j&\ IT OW N fflF T* V" SNAPPY MUSICAL NU.IyIBERS V ®Audßt;> . W flipPi’ '' comedians that are DIFFERENT.- . Ik. ■M ■ .Wgp ACHORUS ™r STEPS WITH PER; Iji^ljgll,' V; A VERT I ABIE AUAL ANC H E OF N E,W AC^S'''

method of procedure, establishing royalties, etc. Ac to prevent the destruction of good agricultural land by tbe indiscriminate stripping of coal, defining methods of procedure, prescribing penalties, etc. Act requiring manufacturers utilizing the natural resources of the State to make yearly reports containing statistics on production, etc., to the Department of Conservation. Act to strengthen the position of the department in Its regulation requiring that all records of deep wells bo furnished the division of geology within thirty days after the completion of the well. GOES WITHOUT SAYING. Mexico has anew president and, of course, plans are in the making for a new revolution.

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GLOOMY PICTURE PAINTED FOR HUN Opinions of Press and Prominent Persona Given. BERLIN, Jan. 3.—That Germany Is ‘‘traveling the road to ruin,” summarizes the prophecies of the press and prominent personages for 1921. A gloomy and despairing picture of the future was painted by the new year's forecasts today. The newspapers are especially pessimistic and It has been impossible to find a single optimistic clement In their prognostications. This is in sharp contrast to the predictions of a year ago. Then party organs announced with a flourish how

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the political parties would work for reconstruction. Ambitious programs were outlined. The Socialists were especially optimistic. They announced a constructive platform, which, they predicted, would restore the country. Such reactionary and monarchist newspapers as the Tsges Zeitung, Lokal Anzeiger and Deutsche Zeitung attack German Bolshevism and French militarism with equal vehemence. “It Is better to be dead than slaves.” is a phrase often employed to give the attitude of these newspapers. WORTH TRYING. For residences equipped with steam heating systems a device has been in vented that utilizes the steam to heat water for kitchen and bathroom use.

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