Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 43, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 July 1921 — Page 4

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PLAZA LAWYERS SCAN PETITION American Legion Active in Anticipation of Referendum Election. While attorneys for the pro-plaza forces sought evidence of forgeries and other Irregularities In the petition for a special election upon the question of the city’s participation in the project today, the committee which the Marion. County council of the American Legion appointed to hare charge of Its activities in case the election is held, was going ahead with organisation plans. Among several who are said to have reported to the legion that their signatures upon the remonstrance were forged is John Ambuhl. deputy city clerk Attor- ] neys favoring the piaza have stated that j they believe a large number of entire, pages will be thrown out because signature* on them are in pencil, pencil traced with ink, or in the same handwriting. The pro-plaza forces are proceeding, however, upon the theory that the city council probably will call a special elec- ! tion when it metis to pass on -he re- j monEtrance. The next reguir.r meeting is on the evening of the Fourth of July.' but It is not expected that any plaza action will be taken until the following meeting, which will be on July IS. Clarence R. Martin, chi irman of the plaza campaign committee, announced that he will have an organiiation extending Into every precinct within a few days. This organization will be of legion men entirely. It ie expected to torra th* backbone of the election machinery of the combined pro plaza forces. POLICE NEEDED , TO GUARD SALE Cards Given Out by Greek Government Is Admission to Store. NEW YORK. July I.—When the citizens of & certain district of Asia Minor go to buy their spring clothes it's a matter for military protection. Police alone •re not sufficient to stem the tide of eager bargain hunters. Six Greek soldiers keep guard over the entrance and, according to the report of Melville Chater, New Turk newspaper man on a tour of inspection for the Near East Relief, they’re frequently needed before the day's business is over. For the price of admission to this bargain sale is a yellow card, issued by the Greek government to the refugees of Ismidt who it knows are in dire need of clothing. Since this includes practically all of the thousands of utterly destitute people in the district, it’s a case of first rome, first serve and the rush that is made the minute the doors are open, seeds all the authority that a soldier can command to keep under control. The store which dispenses clothing for

The Famous Store 411-13-15-17 W. Washington St. July CLEARANCE Sale This great sale will begin Saturday, 8:45 a. m. sharp. LADIES Voile dresses, lights and darks, 60 dozen ladies’ bungalow aprons, fancy figures, big sashes; values lights and darks, with sashes, “P- * S'PsVl Special at fancy trimmed. Special at 75*. ana White petticoats, sl-00 values. Lot of ladies’ spring coats light , ... /. shades only. Special at 54.9 e- - pedal at 48C. 75 Indies’ blue serge suits, values Muslin gowns, sllls values. At up to $23. At 89.03. 69*. Lot of ladies’ silk Lot of ladies’ voile dresses, $lO and waists', $1.50 and $1.75 sl2 value*, bale price, values. Special, *l'of K high grade silk Lot of 150 ladies’ hats V- ’T dresses, value* up to U P to , a .-,.,' -A $2." At 812.05 and sale pn '- c ’ SiT — <\ *14.95 81.00 /. / | \ Lot of ladies' pink One lot of ladles' fancy /I U.—* \ knit bloomers, at 25*- check skirts. Specia’ ~ J Ladies' black, brown, at 82.93- / 1 A JJ "V > white silk hose, SI.OO Ladies’ CR corsets. TJ / / values at 43*. ' Big values at 98*. NLUA // L; dies’ 75c union suits. Special at 29*. ° n let of. Indies blue jj ,T ,y f , , . ... satin camisoles, $1.50 Ms I A, / Lot of Georgette bead- _ .. #l. i I I rSM ed waists, browns and values, at JSfblacks; SG.OO values. One lot of ladies' ■< f 1 "IB Special at 82.95. Georgette waists, light R 'L I IM Smocks. Special sale colors only. Special at H —H|l price, 98*- 81.95- ■ ; I gj jB BOYS Sl'tll One lot boys’ blue 50 dozens hoys’ knee Sk llflai . . pants; values up to ch.ambray Wash Suits; Jj 75; special at 98*. / $2 Talue at 9S*. Lot boys' union-alls in 1 7T J stripes; $1 value; sale \ l \ t _. . . . price 59*. \I \ I Lot boys wash suits; ~ , . 11l $2..:* and $5 values. overalls, sizes no to la. H Special 81.49. Special at 43*'. BIMf M Wfl SHOES MdmMh Lot ladles’ brown ox- Children's sandals, ex- Lot of children's baby _ , ~tra fine duality, site- doll patent leather or fords. $5 values. At . ’ kid slippers, Bizes B’’ 95. CIS UC to 11. $3 value, special Children's one- strap t 81.75. Lot ladies’ every-day slippers, patent leaih- Lot of girls’ slipper*, house slippery one er and kid. sizes 6to 2 L“A ?{*£ £® b .y •trap style, $2.50 val- 8, $2.50 value. Special e ' g lip t * $;! aes. Sale price, 81.49 price, 81.49. Sale price, 82.25. The Famous Store 411-13-15-17 W. Washington St.

Another Carload of New Queen Anne DINING SUITES f J American walnut, 9-piece suite that formerly sold up to $475.00. CASH or PAYMENTS BAKER BROS. St

tho price of a yellow card is none other than the Near East F.elief station; and the clothing dispensed with is that sent over from America from the collections made on bundle days bv the organization.' But despite th great generosity of the American people last year there is never enough to go around. “This,” writes Mr. Chater on his return from one of these clothes dispensing visits, “is seen by the hungry eyed multitude at a glance. The Si-ene surrounding us resembled a run on a bank—the bank of America's old clothes. “But it must all be done systematically, so the soldier keeps back the crowds and a Near East Relief worker, stands up on a table and calls out the names given her on the Greek Governmental list. Old and young alike crowd up, each eager for n.eager quota of the cast-offs, and followed by the envious eyes of those who behold the all too rapid decrease of the stock on hands. Os course there Is the usual over insistent character—an old woman—who creates such a disturbance that at last she is removed, screeching her protests. “An hour has elapsed, forty-three families have been outfitted and the bales have shrunk, to an armful of rags. The mothers of some two hundred unsupplied families lift their arms mournfully in tile air toward us. Even the heap of raglike remnants have been stavanged, down to the very hurl*p bale-coverings and as onr car flounders off under a darkening sky. we catch a last glimpse of the over Insistent woman now proudly enveloped In brown sacking, with the stencilled capitals, “worn clothing U. S. A.' *howing between her shoulders.” TERRE HAUTE $7,097 RICHER. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July I—Terre Haute is $7.f®7.07 richer today. Judge John E Cox, of Superior Court found for the city. In Its suit against J C. Kolsem. receiver for the old State bank of this city. The suit was filed five years ago. RICHMOND COPPER QUITS. RICHMOND. Ind., July I.—Clem Carr, veteran police officer, severed his con nectlons with the department last night. Mr. Carr is to enter the retail department of a local hardware company.

EPSOM SALTS LIKE LEMONADE

You can now buy real epsom salts without the awful taste and nausea, by asking t druggist for a handy package oi "Epsonade Salts” which looks and acts exactly like epsom salts, because It is pure epsom salts combined with fruit derivative salts, giving It the taste of sparkling lemonade. Take a tablespoonful In a glass of colu water whenever you feel bilious, beadachy or constipated. “Epsonade Salts” Is the much talked of discovery of the American Epsom Association.—-Adver-tisement.

BEATEN, ROBBED BY 3 NEGROES Resident of Columbia Club Relieved of Auto, Coat, Hat and Money. Alba Cromer, 45, president of tho General Finance Corporation, 807 Merchants Bank building, was beaten and robbed by three negro bandits, at a lonely spot near the Riverside Park golf links last night. The robbers took Cromer’s automobile, coat, hat, and $3 In money. The police have arrested one suspect. Cromer lives at room 303, The Columbia Club. H® first reported the robbery to Fatrolman Bernauer, whom he met near Emrichville. and the patrolman telephoned Captain Thomas, who sent Motorpolicemen Lowe, Schlangen, Hyia'id and Mangus to Investigate. The police learned that Cromer had visited The Tavern, a case operated by Buster Owens, at 420 North Senate avenue. They were told he left the place in company with three negroes. They got Into Cromer's automobile, the police say, In front of C~e case. Cremer told the police that one of the negroes covered him with a revolver and another struck him a stunning blow on the head. Then they drove away In his automobile. The police were told that one of the negroes with whom Cromer left the Tavern was Carl Lewis, said to be the son

Save on Bathroom Equipment

This sale of well-made bathroom fixtures and equipment, which began Tuesday, June 28th, presents an unusual opportunity to thrifty housewives to realize their desire for a well-appointed bathroom at small cost. All metal parts are brass nickel-plated. Glass shelves have ground

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Come to the Fair Grounds for a good, oldfashioned July Fourth. Celebration both afternoon and evening. Plenty of enjoyment for all. Auspices American Legion. .

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Cool, Comfortable FootwearataComfortable Price

That’s what you’ll find in your Fourth of July footwear If you buy them here Saturday. You can’t overlook the coolness and the comfort of your shoes these days—-no matter what the price is. But in addition to these two merits in our Saturday specials you'll find our prices absolutely the lowest in town. The prices are low enough to warrant you buying new footwear if only for the one day; but, of course, you will wear them months a'terwards, thanks to our policy of only selling good, serviceable footwear. Store Closed All Day Fourth of July

WHITE men s canvas OXFORDS Around the gnraste. on the va tennis court, on fishing or I camping trips, you’ll find these oxfords indlspen ahie. They're made of first I canvas and the Is very uu--BIZES o to io special ™ 98s ONLY

Ladies’ BROWN ONE STRAP SATURDAY ONLY $3.95 Imitation bail strap with Cuban heel. Avery new pattern In which the idea of both style and service has been well carried out. A remarkable value S\

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JULY 1,1921.

|of "Chip” Lewis, a Republican political worker and owner of the notorious "Red Onion” roadhouse, southeast Os the city. The police arrested Lewis on the charge of vagrancj*. He is held under a $5,000 bond. Seized by Paralysis, Man Falls in a Ditch Special to The Times. SHKLBYVILLE, Ind.. July I.—Henry Burkher, 67. retired business man of this city, is in a critical condition at his home hero following an attack of paralysis. He was found in a ditch which parallels u railroad track near his home. He had been sitting In the water, which almost filled the ditch, for several hours when found by persons who began a search when he was missed from his home. The attending physicians give no hope for his recovery Mr. Bnrkher was forced to retire from business about a year ago on account of his health and since that time had been Dies of Apoplexy NOBLESVILLE, Ind., July I.—Benjamin Dorman, 50, local business man, dropped dead at noon yesterday from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy. He was born in Russia and came to this city fifteen years ago. The following chil dren survive: David Dorman of this city; Mrs. Lillie Arshopsky and Mrs. Anna Catz of Indlnnapolis, and Harry, J. R. and Louis Dorman of Cincinnati. The burial will occur lu Indianapolis .

and polished edges. (Tumblers not included with fixtures.) Space does not permit us to illustrate the many items on which price reductions have been made. Those with numbers opposite them refer to items shown here and numbered In the same manner. See the display In our west window.

Ladies’ CANVAS SSHOES An extraordinary sale of 100 _ pairs of ladles' white canvas pumps and oxfords in broken V sizes and 180 pairs of white canvas high shoes. If you 1 need white shoes, we urge you to buy tomorrow / at the sensationally f II t low price of 81.98. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY ONLY sli9B

Children’s TAN TWO-STRAP SANDALS These barefoot sandals give the toum- coolness as going barefoot without the attendant disadvantage of frequent wash-ups. They’re very solidly built and will give excellent service. The sizes range mißses’. SATURDAY ONLY $1.48

COAL MERGER IN INDIANA FAILS Terre Haute Deal to Buy 23 Mines Abandoned. Special to The Times. TERRE HATITE, Ind., July 1. —Negotiations to merge the Oliphant-Johnson Coal Company, operating ten mines In Indiana and Illinois, and the Rowland Power Collieries Company, operating thirteen mines in Indiana, have failed, according to information received here Thursday through local mine circles. The organisation of such a mining company would dominate the Terre Haute and District 11 coal field, as the Peabody Interests do In Chicago. George Rowland, president of the collieries Company, It has ben stated, had $1.01)0.000 to push the deal through, but it was rejuected by the Johnson company. Thought Explosive Was Candy; Eats, Dies Special to The Times. SOUTH BEND, Ind., July X.—Sooth Bend’s first Independence day casualty occurred Thursday, when 4-year-old, Clara Jea died after eating an unexploded “chaser” which she thought was candy. The girl was playing with her brother and sister, In a premature celebration of the Fourth.

I—lß-Inch Glass Towel Bar; regular price $1.15, euie price 89* 1— 24-lnch Glass Towel Bar; regular price $1.30, sale price 81.09 2 18-lnch Towel Bar; regular price 70c, sale price 59* 2-—24-lnch Towel Bar; regular price 800, sale price 69* 2 30-lnph Towel Bar; regular prlee 950, sale price T9* 3 Bath Tub Soap Dish; regular price SI.OO, sale price T9* 4 Sponge Holder; regular price $1.35, sale price . 81.19 5 Wall Soap Dish; regular price $1.15, sale price 89* 6 18-lnch Glass Shelf; regular price $1.75, sale price 81.49 fi—24-lnch Glass Shelf; regular price $2.00, sale prlee 81.69 7 Paper Holder; regular price 85 cent#. sale price 69* 8— Soap Dish; regular price 85 cents, sale price 69* 9T. B. and Tnmblcr Holder; regular price *1.15. sole price T9* ]0 x. B. and Tumbler Holder; regular price 85c. sale price 69* U Soup and Tumbler Holder; regular price sl-05, sale price 81.39 1 Tumbler Holder; regular price 65c, sale price 69* Wire Faucet Soap Dish, sale price 59* 8* 10-liich Special White Fnameled Frame Mirrors; regular price 80c, sale price 69* 10wll-lnch Special White Enameled Frame Mirrors; regular price SI.OO, sole price -89* Bath Sprays; regular price SI.OO, sale price... T9* White Enameled BtUhroom Stools; regular price $4.00, sale price 83.29 While Enameled Medicine Cabinet: regular price $6.50, s;ile price 85.19 Nickel-plated Kobe Hooks; regular price 3.V, sole prlee 31* Nickel-plated Strap Hooks; regular price 15c, sale prlee 12*

Boys' GUNMETAL PATENT AND A FEW TAN. OXFORDS SATURDAY ONLY SI.OO Only two sizes, j* and 5V4 ” *** 5 aJid*sH

Store open ontll 9:BO Saturday Evening;*. We are exclusive agent* for Dr. A. Keetl Cushion Sole Shoes and Arcli Preserver Shoes In Indianapolis; also agents for Buster Brown Shoes for Boys and Girls.

Gordon’s Annual " Dollar—Down—Sale!

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DELIVERS ANY Cf I ARTICLE UP TO Uul Sale Starts Tomorrow Morning $ A beautiful decorated set of dishes absolutely Jk ■ * free with each purchase of S6SAO or over. JLmJCZ* V GORDONS 127-129 E. Washington Street

Illinois Central System Makes an Appeal to Shippers and Consignees ■■HBMBfIBBBMHBBBHMHBBfIBMBHBBBBBHHBBBfIHI The amount paid out by the railroads on account of loss and damage to freight represents an economic waste burdensome alike to the railroads and the public. That this waste is substantial is shown by tue following record of the loss and damage payments made by Class I Roads; 1916 $ 23,346,965 1917 35,079,757 1918 65,852,797 1919 104,507,174 1920 104,398,930 The Illinois Central System has borne its share of the economic waste on account of loss and damage to freight, as will be seen by examining these figures: , __ 1916 $ 655,293 1917 1,077,720 . 1918 1,653,706 1919 2,298,250 1920 2,745,099 The foregoing figures show how the problem of loss and damage to freight has got out of hand. The Illinois Central System, in common with other railroads, is making a determined effort to reduce this drain upon its revenues. In this we need the painstaking cooperation of shippers and consignees. We, therefore, earnestly request that all shippers and receivers of freight cooperate with us to make this movement a success. During May, 1921, 68 per cent of the amount paid out for loss and damage to freight on the Illinois Central System was on carload shipments. We request carload shippers to insist upon being provided with cars suitable for the particular kind of freight they desire to ship and to see that shipments are properly braced and stowed in cars to prevent damage by shifting. * We request shippers of less-than-carload freight to comply with the rales and specifications of the Consolidated Classification Committee appointed by the Inter® state Commerce Commission by selecting substantial containers in which to pack their goods for shipment, so that packages may not be crushed and contents damaged when loaded into cars with other freight. We request them to mark packages plainly as to name of consignee and destination, removing all old marks that may appear on packages, and to furn : sh legible billing orders, so that billing hnay\ indicate clearly the name of consignee and destination. We also request them t jn liver their goods at freight depots early in the day to avoid hurried loading and filling. \ The president of a large wholesale house on the lines of the Illinois Centra* System was told by one of our agents that many packages were being sent back to house on account of improper packing and addressing. He expressed great surprise and immediately called in his shipping clerk to ask him, in the presence of our agjerit, how many packages were being returned from the Illinois Central System daily. The shipping clerk replied: “I cannot tell you exactly, but a good many.” Asa Result of this interview, tho necessary corrective measures were immediately applied. I We request receivers of freight to observe the character of containers t sed by shippers and the manner in which goods are packed, crated and marked, part cularly when goods are not received in good order, and to make those facts known to the shippers, appealing to them to use good containers on the ground that defective goods and delayed transportation service cause them a loss of trade. We also request receivers of freight to notify our representatives promptly of any concealed loss for damage to their shipments, in order that immediate investigation may be made. JBome receivers of freight neglect to do this for days, and even weeks, after shipments have been received, rendering it difficult for the proper inspection and investigation to be* made. This militates against good service. Our purpose in presenting this problem to our patrons is to enable us to ren-jl der a better serviice, by eliminating delay in the delivery of freight in good condi-B tion, and to assist in reducing the cost of transportation. By no means do we claim® that all of the trouble is due to lack of care on the part of shippers and We are doing everything within our power to correct abuses for which we are sponsible. We are putting forth our best efforts to render a service of satisfaction. I By working closely with shippers and receivers of freight, we believe it possible to m bring the troublesome question of loss and damage under control, to the great ad-£ vantage of shippers and receivers of freight, as well as to this railroad. Constructite criticism and suggestions are invited. fl C. H. MARKHAM, j Jj President, Illinois Central Sysio|^H