Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 209, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1921 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Fair tonight, low temperature 25 to 30 degrees. Tuesday, rain or snow.

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GOV. M’CRAY CALLS FOR TAX REVISION

‘TIGER’ KEEPERS FIND RELIEF IN APPEALS TO CRIMINAL COURT "Sentences Imposed by Judge Collins Seldom as Severe as Those Handed Out by Judge Pritchard. JUDGMENTS REDUCED IN 17 CASES

Law violators of Indianapolis have learned that it pays well to appeal from jail sentences imposed on them by Judge Pritchard in the city court to Judge James A. Collins of the Criminal Court. Not only does it pay to appeal because of the possibility of obtaining an acquittal, but because It has been well established by the records that Judge Collins will seldom impose as severe a sentence on them if he sustains the lower court’s conviction.

Illn*trative of this fact is the record disclosed by the Crimiu.tl Court uocket in seventeen cases in which Collins sustained the conviction of the city court but reduced the judgment. Nine of these cas. s. appealed in 1920. were blind tiger cases, and three were gaming house cases. The most flagrant example of •‘tenderheartedness” displayed by Judge Collins was in the case of Frank Anders, blind tiger operator, who was sentenced to serve forty days on July 2S. and appealed to Collins. Edward Lewis, a notorious negro politician and professional bondsman, who also has a police court record, took Anders out of custody on a bond of doubtful value. The case was docketed on July 30, and Judge Collins promptly gave the defendant until Oct. 13, before requiring him to serve his

“It is only a matter of a comparatively short time until all the criminals can be apprehended. The next and equally important step is the securing of their conviction, Hud the seeing to it that they are sentenced in such a way that the department will not have the problem of dealing fehdth the same criminal repeatedly.” •-Alexander Taggart, president of the ■toard of safety.

sentence. On Cct. 15, the county election being in the immediate future. Judge Collins accommodatingly extended the period of ‘‘relief" until Nov. 15. ANDERS ALSO GENEROUS. Anders appears to have been just as generous as the court, for the record indicates that he extended the “relief' period until Dec. 31, himself. The docket shows that Anders was brought into court on Dec. 31, and his police court sentence reduced to thirty days in Jail. Another who mCollins helped when he cu before- him-sswappeal, was Jhe'tf*^ torioug Archie Young, negro gambling house keeper, who was sentenced by the city court to serve forty days on Oct. 20. This date was also close to the election and Young was not tried in the Criminal Court nntil Dec. 17, when Col(Continued on Page Three.) HARDING LOOKS TO TRADE FIELD t : Seeks Strong Diplomats for South American Posts to Help Commerce. MARION, Ohio, jan. 10—Warren O. Harding officially becomes Presidentelect of the United States today. Harding's resignation from the Senate wH3 lying on the Government's desk at Columbus to be accepted by Ilarrv L. Davis, whose inauguration took pla--e today. The resignation was made effective Jan. 15, when Frank B. Willis, Senatorelect. will take Harding’s place. Believing South America will he one of the most Important fields for American trade, Harding will seek to induce men of the highest ability to take posts there. Among those mentioned as under consideration by Harding ora Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University; "Victor Lawson, Chicago publisher; Myron T. Herrick of Ohio, former ambassador to France; Frank A. Vanderlip. New York banker; Col. James G. Darden, New York capitalist; David Jayne HIU, former ambassador to Germany; R. B. Creager, lawyer, Brownsville, Texas; Carmt Thompson, Cleveland (Ohio) business man; ex-Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana; Frank A. Munsey, New York publisher; Frank O. Lowden of Illinois; Henry M.. Stimson, New Y'ork lawyer, and Raymond Robins of Chicago. -] Dr. Butler is mentioned for Paris, Vanderlip for Japan or a South American post. Hill for Great Britain and Creager for Mexico. Robins Is likely to be the American representative In Russia, should relations be resumed. Federal Grand Jury Not Ready to Report f Contrary to expectations the Federal grand jury, which has been in session for more than a month, did not make a special report today. “It was physically Impossible to get *e report ready.” Frederick Van Nnys. ilted States district attorney, said (•wever. I think It will be in shape *fth in the next few days.” It Is generally belleyed that the first report will consist largely of alleged violations of the Volstead act. GRANT FARMERS PLAN COURSE. MARION, Ind.. Jan. 10.—Jan. 26 and 27 were the dates selected for a short farmpeonrse to be held In Marlon at a meeting of business men ard farmers of Grant County in the Superior Courtroom her*. WEATHER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity tnr she twenty-four hours ending 7 p. in., tnre 23 to 30 degrees: Tuesday unsettled; probably rain or snow. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 26 7 a. m 26 S a. m 27 a 9 a. m 29 I jlO a. m 34 I 11 s. m 36 1 I 12 (noon) 40 111 P i 1 *► m “

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MOVE IS MADE TO SIDETRACK ELDER LEMAUX Jewett-Lemcke Crowd, by Urging Son for Chairman, Attempt Shelving. MAYOR’S OFFICE STAKE Persons who have been urging George Lemaux, president of the board of public works, to enter the race for the Republican nomination for mayor, today saw in persistent reports, spread by members of the Mayor Charles W. Jew ett-County Treasurer Ralph Lemcke wing of the party, that Irving Lemaux, son of the prospective candidate, has practically been agreed upon for the city chairmanship In an effort to shelve the elder Lemaux. The Republican city committee Is to u-lect it s chairman aud other officers at .1 meeting to tie held at the courthouse at 1 o’clock next Saturday afternoon. The administration workers are working overtime passing around the word that Irving Lemaux will be the next city chairman. Mr. Lemaux was offered the position by the administration workers several weeks ago, but declined. The administration sources of Information noware saying that he reconsidered and will take the place. It Is the belief of the administration leaders, George Lemaux backers state, that if Irving Lemaux can be induced to - ftlie-Ttri' ehy.lrm.'tnShfp Bis father's chances for the nomination will he dealt a severe blow. It is no secret at the city hall that the administration has racked Its brains for weeks to discover the mrans of eliminating George Lemaux from the mayoralty race. It is equally (Continued on Page Two.) MINERS’ CASE IS CONTINUED Action Follows Van Nuys’ Request to Await Granl Jury Deliberations. On motion of the Government the case against 125 coal operators and miners for alleged violation of the Lever act, which was set for trial before Judge Albert IL Anderson in Federal Court today, was continued without a date. This action had been expected as Frederick Van Nuys, United States district attorney, announced sometime ago he would ask a continuance until after the present Federal grand jury had completed its investigation of the coal situation. None of the defendants was in court today when the motion was made, but a number of attorneys were present. They made no effort to oppose the continuance.

Dennis J. Bush, Failed by Pardoning Governor, Goes for Term on Farm

Following the refusal of James I*. Goodrich, just before he retired from the Governorship, to grant a. pardon to j I'ennis J. Basil, street commissioner under the Bell administration. Bush wns ’ taken to the State Farm at noon today !by Sheriff George Snider. The trip was trade in an automobile. Bush was found guilty of assault and battery more than four years ago by a jury in the Criminal Court. He was fined S9OO and sentenced to four months on the farm. Bush had much faith that Mr. Goodrich would sign the papers which would free Bush before he had served a single hour | of the sentence on the farm. FALLS SHORT OF REFUTATION'. The retiring Governor, in the last hours of his term, failed to lfve up to his reputation as the “pardoning Governor.” i The plea for Bush’s pardon was pro- | sented orally to the retiring Governor by James E. Peery. attorney for Bush, and Adolph Seiden sticker, secretary of the I State board of pardons, j Bush had been in jail since Thursday afternoon, when Prosecuting Attorney Evans caused a commitment to be placed In the hands of the sheriff. Bush had obtained a week's respite Wednesday of the preceding week on the ground that his mother-in-law was seriously 111. East Wednesday, the day set for the beginning of his sentence, his attorney j informed the court officials that Bush's mother-in-law had died, nnd he was not committed to the sheriffs custody on that day. When he failed to appear, the following day the prosecutor instructed an investigation to' bring him to the courtroom, and Bush then was taken to jail. ASSAULT DURING 1914 CAMPAIGN. Bush was convicted of Instigating an assault on Ralph RicUman during the political campaign of 1914. He appealed to the Supreme Court where the case remained pendiug until October, when the higher court affirmed the conviction.

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COLUMBIA CLUB HONORS OLD AND NEW OFFICIALS More Than 300, Including Indiana Society of Chicago, Attend Luncheon. HONOR GUESTS CHEERED More than three hundred citizens and former citizens of Indiana today honored the past and present chief executives of Indiana at a luncheon at the Columbia Club in honor of the incoming end outgoing Governors. The luncheon was given by the Columbia Club and was attended by the Indiana Society of Chicago representatives, of whom there wore 75 per eeut, and by officials of the Shite. Seated at the table of honor, in addition to th Indiana Society of Chicago, were Governor Warren T. McCray, ex Governors James I*. Goodrich and Winfield T. Durbin, ex-Senator Albert J. Beveridge, Lieutenant Governor Linmett F. Branch, Judge Albert B. Anderson, Mayor Charles W. Jewett, and others. Uz McMurtie, State treasurer; Oras J. Davies, treasurer-elect; U. S. I.esh, attorney general; Harry B. Smith, adjutant general; E. I. Lewis, chairman of public service commission; Frank P. Litachert, ex-secretary to vx-Goveruor Goodrich; Miss Ada Bush, secretary to Governor McCray were in attendance. Miss Bush, Mr. Litschert and Adjutant General Smith occupied a table with C. C. Perry of the Merchants Light and Heat Com pa Ay and lYank Butler, the five forming the committee on arrangements at the Storehouse and the Columbia Club. The chief speaker at the luncheon was Joseph 11. Defrees, president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, and prominent attorney of Chicago. Mr. Pefrves is a former resident of Elkhart. Responses were made by Governor McCray, Mr. Goodrich, Lucius B. Teter, president of the Indiana Society of Chicago, and others. Cheers, given while the entire assemblage In the large club dining room stood, announced the arrival of the honored guests of the luncheon. Special songs, sung by the Chicago delegation, were given In honor of the new Governor. Following the luncheon festivities, the party was to go to the Statehouse, where they were to hear the first message of the new Governor. Police Pursuing Two Men in Stolen Car An automobile race not on the regular calendar of sporting events was being staged southeast of the city this afte-C----neon, with two 'police lieutenants in test cars and a motorcycle policeman entered against two men driving an automobile that bad been stolen from the east side of the Statehouse earlier in the dny. Motor Policeman Melton picked up the trail of the uuto thieves In the eastern part of the city. A burst of speed was their answer to his orders to stop and, pursuing, he trailed them to the end of the pavement oh the Beech Grove road, two shots, which ho fired after the speeding car, falling to stop them. Melton called for help, and two test cars from a local automobile manufacturing company In charge of Defective Lieutenant Henry Askins and Traffic Lieutenant Jones, were sent to his aid. Speeders Fined $10; Judge Warns Youth Throe speeders were fined $lO each lb eity court today. They were S. A. Metre!!. Theodore Williams and Martin Newman. Lawrence Hoover, who was not 21. was fined $1 and warned by Judge Pritchard that If he was arrested on the charge again the fine would b SIOO. PLOW CONCERN CUTS PRICES. SOUTH BEND. Ind , Jan. 10 —The Oliver Chilled Plow Works today announced a reduction of 2 Oper cent *n prices of farm Implement manufactured by the concern, effective immediately.

Bush’s fine nnd costs, amounting to about $1,016. have not been paid, the court records show. It Is expected that efforts will be made to have the fine remitted by tho Governor. If unsuccessful the fine must be paid at the cad of the four mouths or Bush will be required to "lay the fine out” at the State Farm, at the rate of $1 a day. CANADIAN SAVANT DEAD. LONDON, Jan. 10.—John Beattie Crozier, physician, philosopher, historian and political economist, died in London Saturday. He was born in Canada.

MATE’S SOUL STILL HIS OWN; WIFE ON 43D DAY OF ‘FAST’

DANVILLE, 111., Jan. 10.—Alarmed for the first time since liis slowly starving wife started to fast to save his soul forty-three days ago, Ernie Harrington today entreated her to partake of food. His efforts were unavailing. Mrs. Sadie Harrington again pleaded with her obdurate husband to close his produce store and become an evangelist for the Church of God. “I’ll not be a hypocrite,’’ he said. *T regret the consequences, but. my convictions force me to stick to the golden rule and ten commandments. I’m not cut out to preach. There are too many preachers now who should be picking chickens and weighing butter as I am.” Constant prayer nnd fasting is beginning to work the divine miracle on Ernie Harrington, Mrs. Sadie Harrington, on the forty-third day of her self-styled hunger fast to save her husband’s soul, maintains. “I know Ernie won’t admit he is being saved, but I am sure he is," she. said. ”J have walked close to God for several years and know Ills power.” Mrs. Harrington said this is the second time she has resorted to prayer and fasting to overcome Satan. “About a year ago, while visiting with the unfortunate in our jail, I met a little i 1

INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY, JANUARY 10,1921.

! M’CRAY TAKES ! OATH OF OFFICE j AS GOVERNOR j Brief Ceremony in Rotunda of Statehouse Attended by Many Notables. PLEDGES FREE ACTION Warren T. McCray of Kentland became | Governor of Indiana at 11:45 o'clock this ! morning. The oath was administered by | Chief Justice B. M. Willoughby of the : Indiana Supreme Court. The new Govi ernor stood on a flag-draped platform under the dome of the Capitol, with his left hand resting on a Bible and his right hand raised as he took the oath. He responded "I do” in a voice which could j be heard throughout the great rotunda. A crowd of 2,000 persons was assembled for the ceremonies. Members of the Legislature, State officials and vlslt- • ing delegations wore seated on chairs before the stand, while citizens crowded ; all three floors of the building looking ! down on the stand. On the platform were three former Governors of Indiana, Winfield T. Durbin, S. M. Ralston and James P. Goodrich, with their families and the family of Governor McCray. INVOKES DIVINE AID. Governor McCray followed the oath with a short speech in which he declared his realization of the responsibilities ot : his office and invoked the guidance of i God In Its administration. “Accepting the wishes of the people of | Indiana as expressed by tlietr vote in . the late election,” he said, “and clothed | with the authority vested in me by virtue lof the oath Just taken, I assume the i difficult and responsible duties of Governor of ttie great State of Indiana.” I lie continued: ! The responsibilities of the State gororni merit are especially heavy Just now, due to the necessity for educational expansion, institutional development and the many | problems surrounding the building of the ! State highway system, all of which come | at a time when the general business situation calls for retrenchment and economy. UOV RAGE KKQI IKED. j These and other problems will have to ' be met and solved in a sensible, courageous, enlightened way, with due regard for present limitations ~nd a broadened vision for the State's future needs. 1 wish to take this opportunity, upon ! forifiuily assuming tiso office of Governor, to *ay that no one is privileged to speak for me. What I have to sty to : individuals, and the people as a whole. : I shall say directly to them. I know j of no promises made by others that i mu ! bound to regard. My pledge to the people w-is to give them the most honest and efficient administration within mv power, and to this pledge [ hold mv> If t hound for the entire term of my office. In making appointments I shall try to secure men and women best fitted for the positions to be filled, in a commonwealth like ours only enlightened and unselfish public opinion should rule. Recommendations based on seif Interest or a desire for group advancement nre not conducive to the stfeguarding of the State’s best interests. ASKS LOYAL ASSISTANCE. j And now, rny friends and fellow citi- ; zens, as l am about to take over the great trust which you have committed to my hands, 1 ask you to give me the Iteneflt of that cordial support and loyal assistance which makes our government .i government by the people. To all who will participate with me in the management of the affairs of State during the next four years I sugI gest that we should not depend upon j our strength alone, but should humbly , acknowledge the power and goodness of Almighty God, who presides over our ■ destinies, nn>d whose guiding hand null unbounded love have at all times been revealed In our nation's history. Let us, therefore, invoke Ills old, Ills i blessing aud His benediction upon our labors, and may we at all times be i responsive to our own best impulses ; and highest ideals in all governmental j affairs. j 1 O LLO W H S ENA T L . CEREMONY. | The ceremony opened at 11:30 o’clock, | Immediately following the Inauguration iof Lieutenant Governor Branch In the ! Senate chamber. Prayer was offered by the Rev. C. Ia Harper, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Kentland. He invoked Divine blessing on the new Governor ns he took office and asked that he might be given the power to be as efficient In the administration of the affairs of the State as lie had been in his own business affairs. Following the prayer, Mrs. E. E. ITosklnson of Evansville sang "America.” The final speech of James I*. Goodrich as Governor followed. In the course of his speech he declared, “The hour of my deliverance Is at hand,” which was greeted by applause. IMPORTANT OCCASION. He said: It Is an Important occasion to the people of Indiana when the quadrennial ! olinnge occurs In the State administration. | Those who have been dissatisfied with the passing administration look forward to tile new with hopeful hearts; others I who have no cause of complaint will j witness the passing of the old with gen j nine regret, but every true citizen will wish for the Incoming administration | nothing but a successful career, tilled , with achievements that reflect credit (Continued on Page Two.)

i delinquent, girl,” she said. “I prayed and fasted for two weeks. The girls soul was saved and she was released from jail. The Bible tells us that prayer can move mountains. Is It too much then to believe that it tan save Ernie's soul?" Mrs. Harrington is said to have refused again to partake of chicken broth which was placed beside her bed by her mother, Mrs. Truman. “I nm being nourished by spiritual manna from on high,” she told her mother. Harrington comes home at meal Hirtes and partakes of food prepared by Mrs. Truman. Every time he comes in the house he asks his wife to join him in a bite to eat. ‘‘Not until you join the Church of God nnd become an evangelist,” Mrs. Harrington always replies. Each night Harrington kisses his wife good night and makes his bed on the davenport in the living room. He gets up severul times in the night to take water to her. A little faithful band of Church of God members, led by Mrs. Olive Brown, were nt the Harrington home early this morning and knelt at the bedside of Mrs. Harrington to join ■j-;

GOVERNOR WARREN T. M’CRAY

Recommendations Made by Governor McCray Governor Warren T. McCray made the following recommendations in hla first message to the Legislature delivered at a joint session of the Senate and the House today:

That rigid economy be practiced in all State affairs That u comprehensive budget system based on the experiences of other States be installed in Indiana. That the tax law be so amended that the tax board have appel.nte Jurisdiction over bond issues and tax rates: that the tax board be deprived of the right to levy horizontal increases within counties, but that It may recommend such Increases to boards of review; that the inquisitorial household goals list be abolish'd: that the consideration of corporate assessments be confined to the third session of the board, and V.imt the constitutional amendment removing limitations In the constitution ami placing tills power in the hands of the Assembly he enacted. That the primary law bo made to apply only to local and county offices and not to the offices of United States Senator, Governor, Uongress-

BUCKNER TRIAL IS POSTPONED Defendant’s Lawyer Fails to Appear in Shelbyville Court. Special to The Times. RHELItYVII.LE, Ind., Jnn. 10.—The trial of William Buckner, colored, of In dlnnapolis, charged with the murder of Adam Naparlu who was a deputy health Inspector of Indianapolis, was continued in Shelby Circuit Court today, until Monday, Jan. 24, when Franklin McCray of Indianapolis, attorney for the defendant, failed to appear for the hearing. A special venire of thirty-five men, which had been ordered for Jury service in the case, nnd a number of witnesses from Indianapolis were present at the time set for the beginning of the trial. An attorney of this city Informed the Court that Mr. McCray had communicated with him late Sunday evening and Informed him that it would be impossible for the defendant’s counsel to be present for the case today. The Court Instructed Buckner to have his attorney and witnesses here on the date set as no further postponement of the ease will he granted. Reputed Game Keeper Is Given Jail Term Jesse Donaldson, colored, 326 West Sixteenth street, in city court today on charges of keeping a gambling house, was fined $lO and costs and sentenced to serve ten days in Jail by Judge Waiter Pritchard. Nine other men, all negroes, caught in a raid on tho West Sixteenth street address, were fined $5 and costs on charges of gaining. One “onlooker” was dismissed. , Ideutanant Woollen nnd squad, who made the raid, captured a pair of dice and 65 cents as evidence against the men.

her in asking divine direction of Harrington's vocation. The Church of God congregation has been praying at the Herrington home several times each day for the last two weeks. “We do not pray for Sadie.” said Mrs. Brown. “She doesn’t need our prayers. We pray that Ernie's soul may be saved.” Forest Brown predicts that “a horrible visitation will be brought down on Harrington if he refuses to see the light.” It is become increasingly difficult for visitors to gain admittance to the little Collet street cottage to see Mrs. Harrington. m Mrs. Truman, nt times, even refuses admittance to members of the Church of God. “She kept me from coming in the house the other day," said Mrs. Brown. The mother Is determined especially to keep newspaper correspondents from interviewing her daughter. “I don’t want any ornery newspaper editors prying into my daughter's affairs,” she told several correspondents. Admittance is gained, however, when Mrs. Truman goes home to prepare meals for a large family. Harrington resents It when his mother-in-law turns any “-. j

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man, State officials and delegates to national conventions. That a permanent registration law be enacted and that further safeguards be thrown about the absent voters’ ballot. That the needs of educational Institutions be provided for. That laws be enacted for the protection of agriculture. That a commission bo appointed to codify the drainage laws. That labor problems be dealt with by common sense and mutual trust. That problems concerning womanhood and child welfare be given the Legislature's "most earnest consideration," and that women be given full equality with men In all the affairs of the State. That the Legislature “lend a sympathetic oar” to measures presented for the benefit of former soldiers. That the Assembly give generous attention to the problems of housing, health and recreation.

GOODRICH REMITS FINES AS LAST ACT Deleware County Prosecutor and Grand Jurors Profit. The Inst official act of Governor James P. Goodrich before turning over his office to Governor Warren T. McCray today was to remit the fines imposed on the prosecutor nnd grand Jurors of Delaware County by Judge William Thomason. All the fines were remitted except tiiat of Lance Coons, foreman of the Jury, who will appeal his case to the Supreme Court as a test case. The grand jurors and Prosecutor Clarence A. Benadum were fined for contempt of court by ‘he judge after they had brought in a report asking the Jurist, who is past •‘SO, to resign. The grand Jury made the report on Dec. 19. and a few days later Judge Thompson fined them $230 each. The case was immediately appealed to the Supreme Court and undoubtedly will be decided there in order to establish n precedent. The grand Jurors whose fines were remitted by the Governor are W. L. Norris, Walter shreve, Granll S. Withalr, Osear It. Wilson nnd J. W. Crassius. U. S. Not to Participate in Reparations Talk WASHINGTON, Jnn. 10.—The United States lias decided to withdraw from the allied councils of ambassadors, it was learned from authoritative sources today. Ambassador Wallace will not participate in the council of allied premiers in Paris on Jan. 1!*, when the question of German reparations is to be discussed. This action has been decided upon on account of the unwillingness of the Wilson administration to interpret the mandate of the American people with regard to American policies in Europe as it may have been expressed in the recent elections, it was stated authoritatively.

one away from his home. On several occasions editors have complained to him at his little produce store and he had ! taken them to his wife over the protests 1 of Mrs. Truman. "Sadie has got herself all this publicity,” he s-iid. “If they let any one in they must let the newspapers men in.” Harrington, at his store, continued to scoff at his wife's statement that spiritual manna was keeping her alive. "She drinks buckets of water every day," he said. The husband still refuses to take his wife’s hunger strike seriously. “Sho'll get tired of starving nnd start to eat pretty soon,” he said. I)r. Garrity, who has visited Mrs. Harrington several times, said ahe is indulging in a “conversational fast." Her temperature nnd pulse ar normal, which would not be the case i. she fasted forty-three days, the doctor said. AVhile the husband changes money in the market place Mrs. Harrington prays for his salvation nnd quoting this passage from tho Bible: "What profiteth it a man If he gain the whole world utd losetb his own •oul V

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HORIZONTAL BOOST POWER ASKED TAKEN FROM STATE BOARD First Message to Joint Assembly Recommends Appellate Jurisdiction for Revenue Fixing Body. PRIMARY ABOLISHMENT PLAN GIVEN Asking for the revision of the tax law in some respects and for the repeal of the primary law except as it applies to strictly local offices, Governor Warren T. McCray delivered his first message to the Indiana General Assmbly meeting in joint session in the House of Representatives today. The Governor made only a few definite recommendations, contenting himself for the most part with generalizations. His recommendations regarding the tax law are in line with his previous statements. They would not effect materially the principle of the law. The most, notable recommendation in this respect is that the tax board be deprived of the power of ordering horizontal increases within counties. He repeated Governor Goodrich’s recommendation that the tax board be given appellate jurisdiction over bond issues and tax levies. In connection with his plan for the abolishment of the primary, in so far as it applies to the offices of Governor, Senator, Congressman and all State offices and delegates to National political conventions, the Governor recommended a permanent registration law to do away with the necessity for a registration before each election. The message contained little of an unexpected nature. It was much shorter than the farewell address made by Former Governor James P. Goodrich Thursday.

BRANCH ON JOB IS GIRDED FOR OMNIBUS FIGHT New Lieutenant Governor Asserts Passage of Bill Will Not Be Permitted. BUSH HITS ‘BUTTING IN’ Emmett Forrest Branch of Martinsville was inaugurated Lieutenant Governor in the Senate chambers today at 11 o’clock. Following the administering of the oath by Supreme Judge diaries Item)". Mr. Branch made a short address to the assembled Senators and Representatives. Adjournment then was taken to witness the inauguration of Governor Warren T. McCray. In his addreßs the Lieutenant Governor declared that he was taking the oath of office as a representative of the people and not of a political party. “When we consider questions of importance to the people we should be big enough to look above partisanship,” he said. “We have an opportunity to show the people that our party is worthy of their confidence and respect. “Tills is a time for conservation and prudence, but we must not overlook the needs of our benevolent and educational Institutions.” WARNS or OMNIBUS BILL. The Lieutenant Governor asked that careful consideration be given the message of Governor Warren T. McCray. He declared that the passage of an omnibus bill at the end of the session Is unconstitutional and will not be permitted. He also declared that the usual “bill factory” will not be permitted to operate and that arrangements should be made for the distribution of bills through the Legislative Reference Bureau. In retiring from office Lieutenant Governor Edgar D. Bush sounded a warning to the new Senate to beware of "outside interference.” This declaration was generally regarded as the final thrust of the fight Mr. Bush waged for four years against what he always contended was executive "interference” with the Senate. “I believe the gr Best good will come.” he said, “If the Senate functions without interference from any source whatsoever. NOT VI ERE REFEREE. "1 have always held to the opinion that the Lieutenant Governor was not created to provide the Senate with a (Continued on I‘agc Two.)

SAY MEN ADMIT FIRING STORE Officials Confer in Johnson County Case. Ollicials from the office of State fire marshal were In conference today with authorities of Johnson county In regard to action to be taken In connection with the cases of Arlie Crafton and John Vehorn, who, in a signed confession given the State offieia.s, admit setting fire to their store at Greenwood In order to cover up losses in the store by insurance. Two attempts are said to have been made by the men to destroy the store, the first trial being made about two weeks ago, and the latest attempt last j Tuesday. Small damage was done to the ; buildings. Crafton, In his confession, stated the ] first fire was started by both the men in the attic of the building, nnd that he ; hired Vehorn to set fire to the place the | second time. Gavin Resigns as U. S. Deputy Marshal John Gavin, United States deputy marshal, handed In his resignation today to Mark Storen. United States marshal, and will accept a position with an advertising concern of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Gavin has been in the government service since last May. His successor has not been announced. Butlerville Colony Opened by Governor Governor James P. Goodrich officially opened the Farm Colony for Feeble Minded at Butlerville this morning by an executive order. At the same time he ordered the transfer of thirty-seven inmates to the new farm from the School for Feeble Minded at Newcastle. f

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The message in full follows: Members of the Seventy-Second General Assembly of Indiana: Only a few hours ago I took the oath of office that made me Governor of the great State of Indiana. That oath pledges me, upon my sacred honor, to uphold the constitution and the laws of our State, and with the help of Almighty God 1 mean to do this to the very best of my ability. With full realization and belief in the wisdom of the plan of our form of government. which divides Its labor and responsibility into distinct but co-ordi-nate branches, I shall expect each branch to function to the fullest degree. At the same time, I trust we may have, the united hearty sympathy and earnest cooperation that will insure the accomplishment of much that is so vitally Representing the executive branch of government. I shall be willing at all times to advise and counsel with the members es the law-making branch with a slrcere desire to lend assistance In every way possible. My attitude, however, will be to recommend rather than demand the passage of su-h measures 1 as nre grounded upon practical business principles, and which I consider to bo b-lpfiil, unbuilding and necessary for our advancement. Following a long established custom, it is incumbent upon me in the exercise of my duties :o express to the members of the General Assembly of the State °f Indiana tnv views upon the most pressing and vital problems confronting us at this time. FAVORS LESS LEGISLATION. it perhaps is unnecessary for me to say that I am inclined to look with disfavor upon the enactment of a great mass of legislation. On the contrary, I believe the enforcement of our present laws, rather than the creation of a multitude of new statutes, is the proper course for us to pursue. Before considering new legislation let t:s ascertain whether or not there is any law already on the, statute books covering the purpose of the proposed act and thus avoid duplication. I firmly believe there is a tendency in ull governments to overestimate the need for additional legislation and un-de-estimate the value of efficient administration. A law may be sound In logic and reason, supported by iustiee and equity, yet if adiulilisterel inefficiently t becomes exceedingly unpopular and impotent. 1 have said many times publicly, and I repeat It here, that I champion no hob. lues or fancies. I believe the people of Indiana desire most of all an efficient, businesslike, economical administration and to that end I earnestly solicit the’ conscientious and continued cooperation of all the members of the General AsSembl.v throughout the present legisia-j tive session. URGES SCRUTINY I OF EXPENDITURES. I fully realize the validity of the recommendations of those in charge of oul State institutions regarding the need for increased appropriations. I know that in almost <?vt*ry instance these requests arc for improvements both desirable and essential. I feel quite keenly, however, that every public expenditure should be held to the absolute minimum, consistent with the proper conduct and maintenance of our various institutions. While it is our imperative duty to provide the means for carrying forward the work of our State institutions in the most enlightened way, yet we must bear In mind that we also owe a sacred duty to the people of Indiana to relieve them so (Continued on Page Three. 4 BEGIN WORK OF CHANGING DIALS Telephone Companies Provide for Service Interchange. The work of changing the dials on all automatic telephones has been commenced by a crew of ten men, ail of whom have badges for their proper identification. The dials are being changed in preparation for the interchange of service between the automatic and manual systems. which will take place during the summer. On these new dials nre the letters of the alphabet in black, in addition to the numbers, which are in red. When the nterchange of service is established, subscribers on the manual system may ask the operator for a number on either system, in the same manner as calls are placed at present. Subscribers on the automatic system may dial any number on the manual or the automatic. It is requested by the company that subscribers do not attempt to call numbers on any system but their own until such time as they are notified that tho interchange has been effected. Within the next few months or just prior to the unification all amtomatic numbers will be changed, and at that time they will be given exchange office names the same ns on the manual system now, but there will be only four figures in each number. Expert traffic men who have made careful studies have found, it is explained, that it is easier to remember an exchange name and number than the present automatic numbers. For this reason the automatic numbers will be changed, (but not until spring, when a new automatic directory will be IssueO.

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