Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 July 1921 — Page 3

ERIN SAID TO YIELD DEMAND FOR REPUBLIC Negotiations Now Stick on Rock of Parliamentary Representation. SINN FEIN DISSATISFIED LONDON, July "3.—Peace negotiations between England and Ireland marked time todai. The next move Is up to Ireland. The I'lster Unionists requested Premier Lloyd George to make a statement In the House of Commons on Monday regarding the Irish peace situation but It is doubtful if he aHNdes unless a formal communication has been received from Eamonn De Valera in the meantime. According to the Daily Mail, the only rook wpon which the negotiations are sticking is the question of representation in ar.y Irish government that may be established. The London Times understands that the Sinn Fein has relinquished its demand for a republic and that this phase of the situation no longer plays any part in the negotiations. SINN FEIN LEADERS AGAINST PEACE OFFER DUBLIN, July 23.—Open opposition to acceptance of Premier Lloyd George's Irish peace offer was expressed by Sinn Fein leaders here today. It was predicted that barring new obstacles ‘’President” De Valera would return to London within a fortnight—not to accept the plan in its present form. The general sentiment of Sinn I'ein leaders is that a resumption of hostilities Is preferraide to a potential dominion home rule which does not include the right to secede from the empire, to raise a separate army and which lacks any of the free features that comprise the constitutions of other dominions. There appeared however, one vital reason for hope. A sober sincerity holds both factions against reopening the old war wound, which everyone here believed would be a merciless fight to death. There seems a sentiment in Dublin that the Irish Republican Army has won its age old war.

ARMS CONFAB IN NOVEMBER, HARDING IDEA (Continued From Page One.) ference, leader Taketomi today came out In opposition. \ Taketcmi, in a statement, declared that premier Ilara did not possess “sufficient craftiness” to successfully cope with such diplomatic masters as Premier Briand of France. HUGHES URGES PACIFIC CONFERENCE LONDON, July 23.—A conference to thrash out the Pacific problems should be arranged immediately. Premier W. 11. Hughes of Australia told the Dnited Press in an exclusive interview here today. He urged that the meeting be held in London within three weeks. Japan's need of room for expansion must be recognized fully at this conference to assure its success, he declared. “There can be no disarmament until the need for armaments no longer exist,” Premier Hughes said. “From this It follows that until the vita! problems of the Pacific have been settled by agreement between the three'great naval powers, disarmament r limitation of armament is impossible. EXPANSION VITAL TO JAP NERD. “Therefore, it is vital that a conference be held to deal with these problems as soon as pos-iblo. “London is the most convenient place arid I believe the conference should be held here within three weeks. “I believe London is the b st place for the Pacific conference, although 1 believe disarmament conference would be more convenient in Washington, perhaps. “We must go into the conference prepared to give way so far as we can consistently with-our own vital interests. “We are confronted with certain basic facts. Among others one may be stated. Japan needs room for expansion. Inexorable circumstances compel expansion. Therefore, we must consider how far we can help Japan without sacrificing our own interests. That is one of the questions for the conference to settle. If it Is humanely possible, it must be settled. mist remove CAUSES OF WAR. “Until we clear away the outstanding causes of the international disputes, I repeat there is no arrangement for disarmament possible. “A nation acts as an individual man. hen their interests clash, disputes arise. Behind the law stands a policeman. As long as the interests of nations clash the danger of war will never quite be removed. Behind all effective agreements there must he sufficient sanction or force to compel all parties to honor these arrangements. “Vou cannot expect Australia to give np the safeguards of the British fleet and the Anglo-Japanese alliance which Served us well for twenty years, unless peace is assured and secured from all dangers.”

LATIN AMERICA DISPLAYS INTEREST WASHINGTON, July 23.—Although Latin-America aud those nations which border oa the Pacific are displaying the keenest interest in President Harding's disarmament ami Far Eastern conference, not one of these nations’ has y<-t made representations to the i'nited States seeking a seat at the conference table, it was learned at the State I>-nartment today. Practically every I-ati.’i-A oerican ambassador and minister who 1.- - called at the Stsite Department since announcement was made of the President's plan, it was learned, has shown deep interest in the conference and has expressed warm hopes for its sticcess. No secret is made of the fact that virtually all the Latln-American governments would be highly pleased to receive an Invitation to participate but so far there has been little or no disposition to take offense because they were not Included. There is a general feeling among the republics to the south, diplomat's stated, that this is essentially a conference of the great powers, and while they will watch the proceeding closely, they appreciate the contention of Secretary Hughes that the conference necessarily must be limited and they have not the slightest disposition to euibarass the State Department in the course he has seen fit to take. They expect, however, to he consuled before any decisions are reached in matters in which they have a direct Interest lueh as immigration, commerce and cable r wireless communications. Germany’s Richest Man Is Injured BERLIN, July 23.—Hugo Stinnes. industrial magnate and the richest man in Germany, sustained serious injuries !.bout the head in an automobile accident In the Rhineland, according to information received here today. Stinnes’ home is at Mannheim, in the Rhineland.

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BUZZER PALACE RAIDED BY COPS Three Men and One Woman Are Arrested. Three men and one woman were arrested Friday afternoon by the police in a raid on an alleged resort at 313 West Ohio street, whjgh the police describe as the house of electric buzzers.” They said the place is equipped with electric buzzers to be warning persous in upstairs ru< :jJKIk the police make a rail. Hnal I .... i: af-‘i' np reared in before, arrested on the charßdlwkeeping a resort. Kay Beville, and Charles ■Springer, 21, were charged with associating. and May Marshall. 22. was charged with a statutory offense and vagrancy. Sergeants Hudson and Volderauer made the raid. SMALL GOES TO CHICA&O TO SEE BILL THOMPSON (Continued From Page One.) followers. It was at a similar celebration a year ago that Small announced his candidacy for governor and was zealously acclaimed. While Small was holding his war council in Chicago, his attorneys at Springfield said if the governor submitted to arre-t it would be a surrender of the executive powers to the Judiciary and a violation of his oath of office. SPRINGFIELD. 111.. July 23 State troops were ready to spring to arms in twenty m nutrg' noth-e today to protect Governor Leu Small from arrest. The Governor, charged with embezzlement of s.'<oo,ooo State funds, will “resist arrest to the uttermost,” it was stated at the State Capitol today. Adjt. Gen. Frank S. Dickson was flitting around the Statehouse in full uniform. following his conference with Small, which he staled the militia could be mobilized as soon as twenty minutes after the Governor issued the call. Judge Smith has given Governor Small until Tuesday to surrender and give bond, and it is thought that the sheriff's forces at that time will attempt to- take the chief executive of Illinois into custody. STILL PLANS TO RESIST ARREST. The, Governor, by his own statement, will resist arrest at that time unless he undergoes a radical change of inind. Governor Small refuses to submit to arrest on the grounds that it would be the surrender of the executive powers of the government to the Judiciary. Ills position as stated by his attorney, exGovernor Fifer. follows: “To incarcerate your Governor is a flesh wound, but to break down the institutions founded by your forefathers — that is blood poison.” Small was indicted by a grand jury for alleged conspiracy and embezzlement in connection w.th losing State fun is to a bank, which the grand Jury claimed existed only on paper. BONDS OF OTHER MEN ARE FILED. The embezzlement scandal is merely a topic for discussion now. No developments of any kind are expected until next Tuesday, when Judge Smith will reconvene court. The bonds of Lieutenant Governor Sterling and Vernon Curtis, Grant Para banker, fixed at $50,000 each, have been filed with the court. The next and most important step, that of ruling on the question of Governor Small's liability to arrest, will not be decided until next week. Much speculation is being made on the decision Judge Smith will make and its possible results. In case he denies the Immunity plea, it Is taken from statements the Governor has made, that he will call upon the National Guard to protect his “constitutional rights” if necessary. ENUSI'AL OPERATION. ARKANSAS CITY. July 23. —Physicians removed a large safety pin swallowed by the 8-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Georges Jacquirea from the l aby's stomach by an unusual operation. The pin was closed by the. use of instruments and lifted out through the child’s mouth.

Freed Convict , 17, Slays Man Who Got Him Out of Prison FEDALIA, Mo., July 2.l—Theodore Wernecke, 17, last night turned against the man who had secured his parole from the State Reformatory and killed him with a carving knife. Ills victim was Tsinmet E. Bouldin, 59, prominent farmer, who gave Wernecke a job and a home. After stab bing him three times Wernecke struck him over the head with a pinch bar and then escaped, taking with him an automatic shotgun. Wernicke was tracked down by bloodhounds and rushed to Jefferson City this afternoon to secape possible lynching . . ;

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NEW YORK. July 23.—After dressing the wound for the first time since the operation, physicians stated today that Frank Farino, Id, who had three stitches taken in liis heart, is going te live. The wound, exposed for the dressing today. Is healing nicely, the doctors said. Frank was wounded when a knife he was sharpening slipped and punctured his heart. THINKS HE SAW MAN’S SLAYER Friend of Murdered Oregon Laborer Recites Experience. SAN FRANCISCO. July 23.—Herbert 11. Brecht, friend of the murdered laborer. Dennis Ji :.sell, of Itoseliurg. Ore., believed today lie saw Russell’s alleged murderer in a San Francisco hotel. ’’l have never seen Dr. Brumfield,” Brecht told pol -e hero, “but I am sure, from pictures I have seen of him, that it was the man.” Brecht was sitting In a hotel lobby here and a well-dressed man sat down beside him. ’’Well,’ said the stranger, “I see they got the Kalier woman.” I’recht casually remarked that he was not interest'd In the Ivaber murder, tint that be would Ike to see the man who murdered Dennis Russell captured. Without a reply the stranger Jumped from bii seat and hurried off. Meeting'of Farmers Planned in Shelby Sp''“lal to The Times. SHELBY ViLLE, Ind.. July 23.—Announcement is made that the annual outing of the Liberty Township Farmers' Association will be held in the Thompson Grove, west of Waldron, on Aug. 3. The arrangements for the event have been almost completed. This is one of the largest community gatherings held In the county during the summer and is generally attended by more than one thousand persons.

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Kathryn Perry, former Ziegfeld Fol lies beauty and film actress, was quietly married to Owen Moore, Mary Plckford’s former husband, in Greenwich, Conn. Miss Perry was her husband’s leading woman in several pictures. She at one time was a model for Penryn Stan law and other artists.

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WOMAN SAYS SON IS VICTIM Mrs. Ida Bloom Charges Conspiracy and Demands $60,000 of Jewelers. As the result of her son’s heavy plunge into the Jewlery business because of an alleged conspiracy, Mrs. Ida Bloom has filed suit in Superior Court, Room 4. asking for judgment of J(19,000 against Arthur Valinetz, a jeweler; Phillip Sachs and Max L. Sachs, doing business under the firm name of Sachs Brothers, and the Heart Jewelry Store, a corporation. Mr. Bloom states in her complaint, which was drawn by Attorneys Joseph R. Roach and Clifford C. Kealing, that she is the mother of Oscar Bloom, 25, and that he is unexperienced in the Jewelry business. It is contended in the complaint that the defendants in the latter part of 101!) entered into a conspiracy to “obtain title and possession of large vulues of Jewelry and diamonds by wrongfully arid fraudulently inducing Oscar Bloom to purchase oa credit said diamonds and Jewelry” and then obtain the title to the jewelry by “lending transactions." SAYS DEFENDANTS KNEW SON HER AGENT. It is charged specially in the complaint that the defendants knew that Oscar did not have large holdings but that he acted in the capacity as agent for lis mother and with that knowledge “induced” the plaintiff's son to use money of the plaintiff in the purchase of the Jewelry. The complaint sets up that the defendants "conspired to Induce” Oscar to engage in the Jewelry business on a large scale from wholesale jewelry concerns over the country. He was induced to pay for the diamonds in cash and In shorttime paper, the complaint charges. It is charged that the defendants induced Bloom to use the money and property of his mother to meet these purported obligations resulting from the diamond purchases. DIAMOND I’l RCIIASK VALUED AT $500,01)0. Mrs Bloom charges that Philip and Max Sachs sent representatives of Jewelry firms to her son and that the defendants induced him to purchas", t y cash and partly on credit, diamonds valued at $500,000 and Induced him lo use $50,000 of his mother's money in the transactions, it is alleged. The complaint states that on July !), 1920, the liabilities of her son were more than $3o0,0)0 in excess of assets. It is also alleged that the defendants, as another part of the “conspiracy,” caused Oscar to relinquish Ills rights to some < 1 the diamonds when lie failed to me it his payments. Mrs. Bloom asks a total judgment of SBO,OOO against the defendants for ihe purpose of covering her loss by the alleged conspiracy.

WAGON CIRCUS GIVES UP GHOST Small Kokomo Enterprise Files Petition in Bankruptcy. Are American youngsters becoming blase? yes the big elephant and the funny faced clown no longer bring a thrill to the kids of today? These are questions that officials of the local Federal Cuort are asking ea-h other, following the tiling of a petition in bankruptcy by the B. 1.. Wallace Amusement Company of Kokomo, operators of a circus. The petition schedules liabilities of $14.1(53.31 and assets of $5,891.15. The action was taken in accordance with n resolution of the board of directors of the company under date of July 18. It Is stated a receiver for the concern was appointed recently in the Yanderburg Circuit Court. The assets of the company consist of motor trucks, valued at $4,800; tents and equipment, at SI,OOO, and s9l 15 in cash, it is understood that the menagerie was leased from another concern. Four Heavily Fined on Liquor Charges Four men were fined in the city court today by Kemstcr Bingham, Judge pro tern., on charges of operating a blind tiger. Eugene Hamilton, negro, and Edward Bell, who gave their addresses as “city.” were each lined SIOO and costs. Patrolman Ruhush, who arrested the pair in the show grounds yesterday, said in searching the men he found a half pint partly tilled with "white mule." William Jackson, negro, "city.” who was arrested at 522 Indiana nvenue, was fined SIOO and costs. Sergeant Deeter suid he found in searching the negro a bottle of "white mule.” Glenn Williams, living in tho rear of 220 Fleming Gardens, arrested by Sheriff George Snider, was fined SSO and costs for receiving liquor from a common carrier.

EX-GOVERNORS IN TAX TALKS Ralston and Durbin to Oppose Proposed Amendments. Ex-Governors Samuel M. Ralston and : Winfield W. Durbin will be Ihe speakers ; at the formal opening of the campagu of the Indiana Taxpayers' Protective As- ; sociatton against the proposed constltu- i tional amendments on taxation al the courthouse at Newcastle next Friday night, Jacob D. MiUcub-rgcc, secretary l of the association, announc'd today. The two former Governors are exported at the meeting to outline the purposo of the organization and to open the Suitewide attack on the aaundmeut which would remove all restraint from the L- gislature in matters of taxation. Arrangements tor three other meetings have been completed and arrangements for others are being made. Mr. Miitenberger said that numerous requests for speakers are coming In every mail. Henry M. Dowling, an Indianapolis attorney, who has been active la opposition to tiie proposed taxation amendment, will speak at Sbelbyvllle next Wednesday noo n at a meeting arranged by the . Shelby County Farmers’ Association and the Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce. | At r.oon Thursday former State Senator 1 Franklin McCray of Indianapolis, an as-I sociatiou speaker, will address a meet- ; lug of the Kiwanis Club at Kokomo. Another Kiwanis Club meeting will be i held at Tipton Friday night and Rep- ! rosentutives George W. Freeman of Ko- | homo will speak for tlic association.

SLEUTHS ON SPURGIN TRAIL Nation-Wide Search Being Conducted for Missing Banker. CHICAGO. July 23.—Warren S. Spurgin, missing president of the Michigan Avenue J rust Company. for whom a nation wide search is being made, forged a half million dollars uorth of papers before he vanished, Clarence E. Beutell, cashier of the bank, stated today following a meeting of the bank officials. All of the alleged forged mortgages, Beutell declared, have disappeared. Finns for drastic- action for the ur-est and immediate ln''!’tment by the State grand Jury of b.m.-gin, whose shortages have been variously estimated at from .'ISOO 000 to $1,500,000. Mere formulated at the directors’ meeting today. Oil speculation Is hold responsible for Spurgiu's alleged embezzlement, followlug disclosures made by the Rev. Johnstone Myers, pastor of the Emanuel Baptist church. Rumors persisted that gay cabaret life played an important part in Spnrgin's financial difficulties, although this Mas denied by his closest friends. George M. Reynolds, chairman of the board of directors of the Continental and Commercial National Bank and 'bne of the biggest financial institutions In the Midwest an uncle of Spuyrln. believed the loss would total close to a million dollars. LIE IS PASSED AND BERGDOLL QUIZ HELD UP (Continued From Fnge One.) with me,” said Rogers and Itrauu went out quietly. “I said he lied,” yelled Johnson. “He has lied Wo let a woman get away from contempt of this committee and the House. Is this man to get away? I am the man to punish him.” All the time Johnson was shouting he was searching his clothing “Get Braun away," Sergeant at-Arms Rogers was ordered. By that time Braun and Rogers had disappeared. They were soon on tliels way to the Union Slation. Rogers saw Braun safely on his train for Philadelphia. C ARM IN DEATH NOT SO CLEAR Rumor Is Heard of Third Man in Killing. Special to The Times. ANDERSON. Ind., July 23. An element of mystery entered today into the shooting of Edward Onrrnin by George Eweti and the apparent suicide of the latter. Coroner J 1 Illune was investigating a report that a third person figured in the shooting. Rhino and an Anderson undertaker expressed the belief that Evven did not take his own life. It Mas reported that ha had shot himself through the mouth with a shotgun after he had killed Carrnln, but there Hero no wounds in the mouth and no powder burns on the body. Four perforations were found in his breast and these may have been made by four bullets or by four shot. A postmorte niexamloation may be held to determine that. Carmin will ba buried at Rummlttvllle tomorrow. IDs body was taken there today. He Mils killed after discharging Euen, who worked at the power plant of tlie Union Tractidn Company, where Curmin Mas night chief engineer.

Shot Twice, Fugitive Is Finally Caught bpecia! to The Times. SHELBY VILLE, Ind.. July 23.—George Keller, who eluded local officers Friday when they attempted to arrest him at his home soutli of this city was captured today in a thicket not far from his residence, following a second exciting chase in which he was shot twice by the authorities. Keller was brought to this city and after receiving medical attention, was arraigned in the Shelby Circuit Court on n charge of petit larceny to which be pleaded guilty. The wounds received by Keller will not prove serious, it is said. One bullet lodged at the base of the neck and the other grazed his right limb, lie ran through gardens, cornfields and orchards until he reached the thicket where ho was captured. Mrs. Keller was arrested Friday on a charge of assisting her husband to escape.

Freed From Torture Eatonsc Cleared His llp-Set Stomach “The people who have seen me ■offer tortures from neuralgia brought on by an up-set stomach now see me Serfectly sound and well—absolutely ue to fiatonic,” writes R. Long. Profit by Mr. Long’s experience, keep your stomach in healthy condition, fresh and cool, and avoid the ailments that come from an acid condition. tatonic brings relief by taking up and cari_, out the excess acidity and gases— it quickly. Take an Eatonic after eating and see how wonderfully it helps yon. Big box costa only a trifle with your druggist’s guarantee.

COUNTRYWIDE DIVORCE FIGHT

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Rev. E. I>. Cameron of Ilenryetta, Okla., has just announced that he will soon establish headquarters in several cities for the purpose of better organizing a national fight against divorce. A resolution has already been sent to Congress as the opening gun in the fight which Rev. Cameron started. Cameron, Mho Mas very instrumental in getting the bill before Congress, resigned his pastorate at ilenryetta to become the head of the American Anti-Divorce League. lie will campaign for a national law prohibiting divorce for any reason M’hatsoever.

HARDING, FORD AND EDISON TO ENJOY OUTING (Continued I'roni Page One.) and a flock of newspaper correspondents made up the presidential party. Lurid tales of the abound ug fish in Licking Creek have reached the President’s ears and this afternoon he plnns to sit in solid comfort on the banks of those well press ogented waters and “Jett fish.” It will be the first time since Grover Cleveland left the White House that there has been an angling President. Tonight the President will sleep in the open, sheltered by an army tent. The members of the camping party are Mr and Mrs. Harvey Firestone of Akron, Roland Firestone, Bishop and Mrs. William K. Anderson of Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Edsel Ford of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Edison of East Orange. N. J. Speeches are not on the Presidential program today, but if he escapes without making a few formal addresses he will be most fortunate. PECK TONY ILLE, Md . July 23—Warren G. Harding arrived at the FircstoneEdison Ford camp here at 12:15 this afternoon mid Immediately forgot he Mas President of the United States. Tired and hungry fi- un his motor journey. the chief executive wasted no time, but pitched Into camp life. He hrew off his coat, rolled up his sleeves, and nothin five minutes after his arrival, had chopped sufficient wood to supply the fire over which white capped chefs were preparing lunch. “Doing the Kaiser uet,” commented Secretary Christian. The President did not reply, but sniffed the odors of sizzling meat and made a new onslaught on the wood pile, and it may 1> recorded that the President nields a “Lincolnian axe.” Trucks loaded with camping equipment arrived at the camp site before daylight today. A retinue of enoks, chauffeurs and other camp helpers r ule the trucks. Ford furnished the camping equipment.. Another truck was loaded with provisions from the Firestone farm near Columbus, Ohio, dressed fowl, garden truck and dairy products being packed in the portable refrigerators. Most of the cooking is being done over open fires in true barhncuo fashion. Tli. to Mere several oil stoves for emergencies, however. Portable "vest pocket” tables and chairs, answering nil of Ford raid Edlse ’s ideas of efficiency, will go to help make the campers comfortable. Harding will have a chance to follow the horseback riding prescription of Dr. Sawyer, his physician. Six thoroughbreds from tho Firestone farm Mere brought with the party which expects to explore tiie wild hill country near the camp site. The President Mill keep In touch with th outside M'orld through a portable wireless outfit furnished by Edison.

Strikes at Fly; Team Runs Away; Man Hurt Special to The Times. NOBT.ESYII.DE. Ind., July 23.—Rollie Cox was seriously Injured Friday afternoon, when he stopped a wagon for the purpose of killing a fly which had been bothering his horses for a distance of a mile or more. When lie struck one of the horses in on attempt to kill the fly the team started and Cox was thrown under tlie wagon which parsed over both of his legs, crushing one of them and badly bruising the other one. The wagon was heavily loaded with corn.

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HARDING ASKED TO REVIEW G. A. R. Mayor Jewett Extends City’s Invitation for Sept. 28. President Warren G. Harding was Invited to come to Indianapolis Sept. 28, to review the Grand Army of the Republic in its annual national encampment l by Mayor Charles W. Jewett todsy. mayor's letter to the chief executive said : “The Grand Army of the Republic holds its annual encampment In this city the M’cek of Sept. 2i5. “I have been Informed by the national commander that they very much desire that you tie present at the review of the Grand Army on September th> 28th. Therefore. I wish to join the Grand Army in extending the invitation in behalf of the city of Indianapolis. It will be a distinct and high honor t > the city of Indianapolis to have you ns our guest on that occasion.” A meeting of chairmen of subcommittees of the finance and general committee in charge of the encampment was held at the Chamber of Commerce building today to outline and discuss the work of the various subcommittees. The selection of Ellis J. Baker, as secretary of the committee, has been announced, and it is expected that he will open an office in the Chamber of Commerce building to carry on his duties within a few days. Teachers’ Boards Will Meet Tuesday Members of both the retiring teachers' pension board and tho newly appointed board will meet next Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the old board and opening those of the new board, L. N. Iliues announced today. The new board will operate under a new law enacted by the last legislature, it probably will be faced with the duty of distributing from an appropriation of the legislature to counties various sums to make up deficits in the present teachers' pension funds. State Senator Estes Duncan of Cloverdale is expected to be elected secretary of the new board. BY-PRODUCT’S USE PLANNED. KOKOMO, Ind., July 23.—The Iloosier Fertilizing Company is shortly to erect an experimental plant here for the purpose of converting tho slag from the plant of the Kokomo Steel and Wire Company into a material for building up worn out soils.

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BRYSON HOPES FOR A CUT IN CITY TAX LEVY Reduction of 10 to 15 Cents on SIOO Possible, Says Controller. CALLS FOR ESTIMATES Hope that the city tax levy which at present is $1,061 on the SIOO of may be cut from 10 to 15 cents for next year Mas expressed today by City Controller Robert H. Bryson. Although Increased appropriations Mill be necessary for soma departments extensive cuts will be possible in others, he said. Necessity of meeting $500,000 in temporary loans this year which M ill not be faced next year, a reduced budget for the city health department ami the possible lessening of labor costs in case the city council passes an ordinance cutting the present high 6cale of Mages M’hich has been pending for several weeks, will operate for a loM’er tax rate, according to the controller. The purchasing department has advised "II departments to make their estimates upon purchase or materials and equipment upon the basis of current prices, it being believed they will not go higher and may drop further. SOME INCREASES CITY' MUST MEET. Some of the increases In city expense which will offset to a certain extent the possible saving in others are a raise of from $40,000 to $50,000 in the fire department salaries fund under the board of public safety because of the installation of the two platoon system, from $30,000 to $40,000 more for water rental because of the increase in rates of the Indianapolis Water Company and approximately $60,000 for the park department, occasioned by a $30,000 deficit this year due to failure to get the franchise tax money from the Indianapolis Street Railway Company and expected loss of It next year. Department heads have been instructed by Mr. Bryson to have their estimates in his hands not later than next Wednesday. These estimates M-ill be closely strutinized for several weeks, the city council being invited to attend the conferences, before the annual appropriation and tax levy ordinances are prepared and introduced. The council must adopt these measures not later than Sept. C. It probably will not be possible formally to present the final budget and ordinances to the council much before the middle of August. There is a regular meeting Aug. 15. but in case the measures are ready before that time they will be introduced in a special meeting in order to give the council as much time as possible to investigate and hold necessary public hearings before the time limit for adoption is up, the controller indicated.

FEW OF ESTIMATES NOW IN' HAND. Definite figures upon what most of the department intend to ask for are not available, and few of the estimates have reached the controller. Departments have been working on the budgets for the last two weeks. The purchasing department is asking for $15,270, which is $lO less than this year. The state board of accounts announced some time ago that it was preparing budget forms which it would require taxing units throughout the State to use i this year. Mr. Bryson stated at the time thnt the city could not wait for the | accountants to get up their forms and that department heads would go right ahead using the sheets which were devised two years ago and perfected last rear. A few days ago the State board said it would have some of Us sheets i printed and available early next week. The city will not use them, however, Mr. Bryson said. “We had a man from the State board of accounts over here the other day and he looked over our form and said It was all right for us to go ahead using them,” said tho controller. La Porte Man Dies of Infantile Paralysis Special to The Times. LA rORTE, Ind., July 23.—Lawrence Kessler, Ln Forte business man, died today of infantile paralysis. He was about 30. and a World War veteran. Four new eases of infantile paralysis have been reported in the last forty-eight hours and some fears are felt that the malady may sweep the city. UNEARTHS MASTODON. NEWBURGH, N. Y., July 23.—A giant mastodon was unearthed near here by Aubrey Ficners. a truck farmer. The bones of the skelton are in fair condition. Th3 tusks measure 75 Inches in length and in the middle are 18 inches in circumference. One of the vertebrae Is 14 Inches in width and the thigh bones nearly four feet.

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