Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 65, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 July 1921 — Page 2

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RECOMMENDS •FORD'S OFFER BE ACCEPTED .lajor General Beach Reports on Muscle Shoals to Secretary Weeks. i LOBBY BACKS IT, CHARGE : WASHINGTON. July 27—MaJ. Gen Lansing H. Beach, Corps of Engineers and the War Department's chief adviser in the dispoaltion of the Muscle Shoals ‘i Ala.) nitrate plant, today recommended j.o Secretary of War Weeks that the of- ‘ .'er of Henry Ford to take over the prop- ’! rty be accepted. <i General Beach is nnderstoodo to have ‘J.-ecommended that a change be made in qhe offer where it will be required that the Government guarantee to produce •*OO,OOO horse power at the Wilson dam because of the irregularity of the Ten'nessee River. CHARGES LOBBY % STEERS PROJECT The Chicago Tribune today carried the following dispatch under Washington date lire: WASHINGTON. July 27.—Henry Ford's offer to lease and purchase the Governments $100,000.1)00 war plants at Muscie Ala., is virtually identical In '.erms and phraseology with the "tentative proposal” J. W. Worthington, the Muscle %hoals promoter, reported to other members of the lobby organization he had prepared for Mr. Ford. .. This fact Is established by comparison of the Ford text made public Tuesday by Secretary Weeks with the Worthington text in the possession of The Tribune. In only half a doacn paragraphs are there any differences at all. The 10 per cent limitation of profit on nitrate production In the Worthington draft is made S per cent in the Ford letter. Here is a sample of the few other provisions in which there is no variation : WORTHINGTON TEXT. “1. If the United States will promptly fesume construction work on the Wilson dam and as speedily as possible complete the construction of the dam and progressively install hydro-electric facilities and equipment for generating fIfO.OOO horse power, then the company will agree to lease from the United States the Wilson dam, its power-house snd all of its hydro-electric and operating appurtenances for a period of 100 years from the date of the completion of the dam and its power-house facilities. •qjL|he company will pay to the United States 6 per cent on the remaining cost of the dam and power-house facilities taken at $20,fk.0.)0 in payments of sl,£OO,OOO annually, except that during the ’first six years of the lease period payments shall begin and be made annually as follows FORD TEXT. * ‘‘L If the United States will promptly resume construction work on the; Wilson dan., and as speedily as possible Complete the constne-tion of the dam. and progressively install hydro-electric facilities and equipment for generating 400,000 power, taen the company •will agree to lease from the United 1 jjfitstea the Wilson dam, its power j liouse, and all of its hydro-electric und operating appurtenances, together with all lands snd buildings owned by the 'United States, connected with and adjacent to either end of the Wilson dam, for a period of 100 years from the date of the completion of tbe dam fend its power house facilities; and the company will pry to the United States per cent cn the remaining cost of the docks, the dam. and the power house facilities, taken if fJO 0 *\< tri. In payments of $1,200,000 annually, except that during the first six years of the .lease period payments shall begin and fee mad*- annually as follows."

WORTHINGTON'S PET PROJECT. The powerful lobby organlzd by Mr Worthington to put through the project fbr the further expenditure of public funds at Muscle Shoals has gone to extreme lengths to prevent publication of this evidence that Mr. Ford's plan was prepared bj the Muscle Shoals promoter whose previous efforts for fifteen years *fo finance this water power scheme from the public funds has been defeated in Congress. Mr. Worthington said the Ford project is meritorious, but complained publication of the documents, showing its origin, would ruin it, as Mr. Ford undoubtedly would withdraw his offer. The Ford offer is oniy the most recent •f many efforts by private enterprises to have public money spent at Muscle Shoals. . In 1907 and for several years thereafter the Muscle Shoals bills in Congress were for the development of water power Under the guise of improving navigation, the Government to build the dams and the Muscle Shoals Hydro-Electric Power Company to sell the power. Mr. Worthlpgton was an officer of that corporation. In 1914 the plan Worthington was promoting provided that the Government should finanace or partially finance the .construction of the dams and grant the corporation a 100 year lease, the same period as the Ford proposal names All previous attempts to obtain Government development of the Muscle Shoals water power, for private interests, having failed, the scheme reappeared in 1918 as a plan to produce the nitrates to be used in the manufacture of explosives. “I then decided." Mr. Worthington testified in 1920 before the Graham Committee. “that the only hope for the development of the great possibilities at Muscle Shoals and at other points on the Tennessee River would probably b“ that Congress would have to decide, or the Government would have to decide, certainly so If we went Into the war, upon some plan of providing the country with the needed supply of nitrogen.”

TOTES CASH, BUT GETS NO NITRATES. Congrem Toted $20,000,000 to establish nitrate plants at polpts approved by tbe Secretary of War. A board recoin mm.ied Chattanooga, but President Wilson, on Intercession by Senator Martin of Virginia, directed that tbe plant be placed at Sheffield, Ala., three miles from Muscle Shoals. Mr. Wilson also allocated $17.000,0C0 of war funds to the construction of the Wilson dam, although it was shown the dam could not be completed for years, while nitrates could be produced with water power at Niagara Falls within fourteen months. • i The Wilson administration also located another nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals and two more were placed In Ohio for the purpose, according to sworn testimony, later to quiet Representative Longworth of Ohio, but that &Ued. aa did the production of nitrates. For when hostilities ceased Nor. 11, 1918. hot a pound of nitrates had been produced at those plants. But Worthington and his associates had started public funds flowing into the Muscle Shoals development project. Hostilities at an end, the Worthington lobby pressed Congress for $10,000.00) to continue the construction of the Muscle Shoals dam. so the farmers might get ■‘fertilizer cheaply.’ This effort failed. • Secretary MJeeks at the start of the Warding regime proposed that private enterprise should take oyer snd develop the Muscle Shoals plants. Soon thereafter the Muscle Shoals promoter* were found at work on the Ford project, the Government to finance the construction. Congressman Graham says the dam is Ofee-third complete at a cost of $17,000,900 expended, and that maximum horse power at flood season would be 450,000, while the Ford offer calls for 000,000 horse power. It would coat untold millions more to fulfill the contract, Mr. Or? he in estimates. e-bslsMon of American oil resources In twenty years, adds point

Bryan Seized for Speeding; Pardoned by Illinois Judge WAUKEGAN, 111.. July 27.—William Jennings Bryan, speeding from Delevan. Wis., to Waukegan to deliver a lecture, was arrested at Antioch, 111., it was le-arned today. The Commoner told the constable who he was but it made no difference to the officer. The police Judge shook Itands with Bryan and did not impose a fine.

to objections to the Ford proposal of a 100-year lease, as the last Congress fixed fiftv years as the limit of the water power franchises to be granted by the Federal power commission. Mr. Ford offers to pay 6 per cent interest on the remaining cost of the dam taken at $20,000,000. whereas it will be $28,000,000. according to the estimate of former Secretary of War Baker, and will be $40,000,000 according to Representative Graham. Likewise Mr. Ford would amortize the whole cost of the dam up to $40,000,000, whereas Mr. Baker said it would be $45,000,000 and Mr. Graham $.77.000.000. All amounts expended above such limits the Government would not recover. Hugh L. Cooper, builder of the Keokuk dam and other great hydraulic structures, and who opposed the conservation of the Cuilson dam from the start, because of the nature of the rock formation in which it was to be laid, reported May 2. 1918, that he still had doubts because of the porous character of the rock near the dam. In his report to his superior, he said: "The writer fully realizes that ta* recommendations herein and heretofore made will be unwelcome to the ears of friends of this enterprise.” The Graham committee report in 1920 had this to say of the result of Colonel Cooper's efforts: “Colonel Cooper had been ordered to Muscle Shoals In the last of February, 1918, with orders to go to Muscle Shoals and build the dam. After the reports made by him, which were evidently not satisfactory to those who were Interested in tuildlng the dam, he was ordered to France, and from that time until the present has had absolutely noth.ug to do with the dam.” With the dams and water power plant leased from the Government Mr. Ford would have no taxes to pay on these properties and would be in a position to undersell competing producers of electrical energy. Mr. Ford offers to purchase tbe two nitrate plants, the Waco quarry and the Gorgas, Ala , steam plant, provided the Government accepts his other terms, for $5,000,000 These properties cost the Government $80,000,000. Secretary Hoover thinks this a fair proposition for salvaging war plants, citing the Shipping Board's sale of SOO, 000.000 of property for $2,000,000. Mr. Worthington made the same defense.

SMALL SEEKS LEGAL ADVICE ON SURRENDER (Continued From Page One.) ter of Sangamon County he was ready to surrender. Immediately after “Iron Judge” Smith of the Circuit Court declarred “Illinois has no king" and held the Governor amenable to arrest. Small fled to Chli cago to the arms of his political sponsors. SMALL CHANGES HIS ATTORNEYS. After a conference with political lead ers and Albert Fink, at present his chief attorney, a message was sent to Muster advising the sheriff the Governor would submit to arrest today in Chicago, at the attorney's office. Mester replied ha would not go to Chicago to serve the warrant, but would per mit the Governor to appear at his con venien-e in Sangamon County and give bond. Tbe complete breakdown of the Governor from his stand to "resist arrest” with his "entire strength ' came as a result of a change iu his legal advisers When Indictments were first returned the Governor consulted with former Governor Joseph Fifer. George Giilesp'e and : James M. Graham. They advised him [ "the king '-an do no wrong" and urged him to resist arrest. Last Saturday the Governor came to Chicago and. after a ! consultation with Mayor William Hale Thompson and other of his politlou' friends, called Fink Into the case. PUBLIC SENTIMENT AGAINST ,A< THIN. The widespread publie sentiment in Illinois against the stand taken by Small in declaring he was above arrest, had Its effect. The large proportion of tbe people, ac- | cording to the interpretation of Small s 1 political allies, were interested in Just ; the one question j "Is Len Small guilty?” ! Some of Small's closest friends are | known to have advised him that the large majority of the people were not interested in tbe Governor's dispute over the Jurisdiction of the various departments of government. The Governor had given no indira tion early today whether he would agree to the sheriff's terms that he must make the arrangements for bond in Springfield. HANTS TO APPEAR IN C HICAGO COURT. By forcing the arrest in Chicago, the Governor would be in custody in a county where the officials are friendly and whatever steps bis attorneys might ; take, would be In friendly ground. It was understood the Governors at- ’ torne.vs planned to apply for a writ of habeas corpus in a Cook County court., , if be was arrested. The application would be made before a ‘ friendly” judge and would result in the prosec-tion being forced into court to show that they had sufficient evidence to warrant holding the Governor for trial. In case the court deemed the evidence Insufficient to hold the executive. Small would be at liberty and the whole matter squashed. In that case new indictments would be necessary before any proceedure against the Governor could be had, in the opinion of attorneys. Attorney General Brundage, who procured the indictment of Governor Small. Lieutenant Governor Sterling and Vernon S. Curtis, has not stated what his plans are in view of the latest move of the Governor. It Is believed, however, that Brundage will take the attitude that serving the warrants upon the Governor is in the hands of the Sangamon County authorities. Governor Small arrived In Chicago late last night and immediately conferred with several of his attorneys and advisers. His only comment here upon the action of Judge E. S. Smith at Springfield yesterday in declining to hold that the chief executive of the State is immune from arrest on criminal charges, was to remark: "I am still a free man." Marion Assessment 0. K.d by Tax Board The State board of tax commissioners today approved the assessed valuations of property in Marion County when Lea K. Fesler, county auditor, and James C. Douglas, county assessor, certified the lists to tbe board. This action means no horizontal increases will be applied to Marion County this year. Tbe tax board complimented the cminty officials on ths manner in which the assessments have been bandied.

ANSWER FROM DE VALERA HELD UP BY PARLEYS Sinn Fein Leaders Confer in Utmost Secrecy Over Peace Offer. BRITISH ARE HOPEFUL LONDON, July 27.—With the Sinn Fein chieftains conferring among themselves In secret at Dublin, the opinion was advanced in semi-official circles today that Premier Lloyd George will not receive a formal reply to his peace offer from Eatnonn De Valera until Friday. It then will be necessary to communicate with the Unionist government at Belfast. If conditions are such that a general Irish peace parley can be held in London It probably will open during the first ten days of August. De Valera, Arthur Griffith, Michael Collins and the other members of the Sinn Fein cabinet at Dublin, who have been conferring daily since Sunday have maintained the utmost secrecy and have given no intimation as to their decision. British officials are hopeful the Sinn Felners will adopt a conciliatory attitude now they have given np their demand for an Irish republic. It is believed that tha Irish will not Insist on their right to maintain an army and navy but will content themselves with an Irish police force. The Unionists of South Ireland w ho nro already in accord with the Republicans have been carrying on conversations with the Ulster Unionists and there seems to bo ground for tbe belief that they have reached an agreement of some kind. If the negotiation* work out to a satis factory cojicluslon and the general peace parley is held to work out a final agree ment upon the basis of dominion home rule for Ireland, it is probable that Parliament will take the month of December to debate and ratify the solution. It is possible that King George may Issue a public proclamation on New Year's day announcing the new status of Ireland. However, this Is contingent upon a satisfactory agreement of the various political ractions In the meantime nnd there la a disposition to minimize the obstacles that will have been encountered in the meantime. Difference between tbe Republican and British military staffs in Ireland have been arranged satisfactory and Ireland now Is enjoying real tranquility for the first time in many months.

HOT WEATHER KILLING FISH Thousands Die Because of Insufficiently Aerated Water. t'ontinued hot weather and a low stage of water in lakes, ponds and streams throurhout Indiana ere he chief factors responsible for the death of many thousands of fish, in the opinion of George Berg ’.as submitted a report to the coil Slate conservation department. Reports r--. -king the department In the past two weeks indicate that fish have died In great quantifies in many of the publie waters an : numerous inquiries were made for an explanation. Following investigation Mr. Berg has suhtrltped a report to the Conservation commission as fo' >: "It Is roy opinion that this condition is brought about by a combination of clroumat nres. the principal factors of which are t e continued hot weather and a low st igc of w ater. ”fn the streams tbe poisons and waste- entering the waters through various kinds of pollution are intensified when there Is a smaller volume of water flowing. This would have a tendeucy to depleti the oxygen in tbe water, rendering tic fish less vigorous than they usually arc., thn* making them more susceptible to disease, and ofttimes killing them outright "In i ike* and pond*, no doubt, the de caving vegetation and the dying of the minute animal life comprising the plank ton in these waters, hastened by extremely high temperatures, ha* had a great deal to do with the inadequately aerated condition of the water "Added to this is the fact that we have had very little rainfall and windy weather, which are the principal agents in supplying oxygen to still waters In lakes and ponds, as well as streams, the dearth of oxygen is responsible for the death of many fish, and this I* not an unusual circumstance during a hot and dry season such as we are experiencing this summer. Cooler weather and n few* good rain storms will bring an end to these conditions ”

Wheat Crop in U. S. Large; Abroad Small WASHINGTON. July 27—The wheat harvest season in the United States as It affects the world's supply is being watched this year na it has at no time since the signing of the armistice, say officials of the Bureau of Markets, United States Department of Agriculture Estimates thus far Indicate that this countrv will have a crop around 809,000,000 bushels, as compared with 787.000,000 | bushels last year, which, if Is thought, will make up somewhat for less encour aging reports from other parts of tbe wheat-producing world. Tho southern hemisphere—Australia I and Argentina—statted the present ra! | endar year with two good crops, which j seemed U assure the importing countries ; of ample supplies for the remainder of I tho present crop year, whicli ends July l 31. India began the season's wheat liar j vest in the northern hemisphere, com j pleting cutting in May; and the outcome 1 waa. as had’ been forecast, a short crop, j India is not only out of the exporting i 11st for the next twelve months but may, and probably will, be an importer. With the winter wheat prospects in the United States out down 55,000,01)0 bushels to a total of 574,000,000, estimated in the July report of the Bureau of Markets ] and Crop Estimates, and the spring i wheat conditions reduced by heal, drouth j and rust, the importers will apprehensively watch the harvest in every country j until Canada's farthest north crop is finally secured. Canada's wheat is threatened by drouth and rust. Fesler Items Include Pay for Help and Soap The charges against Ta-o K. Fesler. Marion County auditor, and Thomas Kelley, former road inspector, were ex plained today with the release by Governor Warren T. McCray of charges turned over to hUn by tbe board of accounts to be presented to the- attorney general for suit. Mr. Fesler is charged with owing the county $221.60. Os this amount $290 was paid to Harry B. Dynes, for examining inortgag" affidavits, which the accounts beard held to be clearly the duty of tbe auditor and of the board of review. The remainder was an alleged excess amount paid by the county for soap. Mr. Kelley was employed oil the A. L Witte road. The board of accounts held there was no evidence that he was a | resident or a freeholder aa provided by j law. It also charges he was paid an ex. I cessive amount. He is charged with I pa.

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STONE LOSES LIFE TRYING TO SAVE WIFE (Continued From I'ate One.) was July 10, when they were expecting to start on their mountain climbing tr p The Stones had a Nation wide reputation as mountain climbers, nnd Professor Stone has delivered several lectures on his experiences in the 1 an .dinn wilds Dr. Stone has been president of Purdue for twenty years He was a power in educational affairs of Indiana He was a member of the State board of education and a lecturer of note. Born in Chesterfield. N. H., in 1862. he studied at tie Massachusetts Agricultural College. re celved degrees from Rost n University. Michigan Agricultural < Allege and the University of Gottengen, Germany. The present Mrs. Stoue Is his second wife. M’CRA Y SA YS DR. STONE’S DEATH LOSS TO STATE Friends of Dr. W. E. Store at the Statahouse were shocked today at the news of his trrglc <lc a th in the Canadian Rockies w hile attempting to sure the life of his wife. After being informed by The Times of the details of lir Stone s death, Governor Warren T. McCray ,sailed the following Btateusent: "In the tragic death of Dr W. iO. Stone, president of Purdue University, the Nation has lost n most distinguished educator, Indiana a valuable univer*. v executive and his associates a loyal and devoted friend. "The tragedy is ho appalling that the seriousness of It can scarcely be realized. The entire S'*ate will feel the loss more keenly as time progresses. He was a re markable man with an unusual mind that could comprehend vast and sttipendous questions and at the same time be had a wonderful capacity for detail. He was a man of high ideal* nnd lofty character. It Is certainly most unfor tunate that the State is to be deprived of his splendid ability and sound Judg ment Just at a time when we are con templatlng ft survey and possible changes In our educational system” Dr. Stone s successor will be elected by the board of trustees of Purdue 1 nl versity. which was recently reorganized by Governor McCray pursuarft to a law enacted by the last Legislature. The members of the board are Mrs. Virginia C. Meredith, Lafayette; C. M. Hobbs, Bridgeport: David K Ross. Lafayette; John. A. Hillenbrand, Batesville; James W. Noel, Indianapolis; Perry H. Crane, Zlotisville; Joseph D, Oliver, South Bend ; Henry W. Marshall, Lafayette, and Franklin F Chandler, Indianapolis The salary of the president of the university is fixed by flic board. Dr. Stone received $7,5f0 a year.

Lad Tied and Beaten; Playmates Arrested Joseph LsGr.-tta, 18, 126 South Noble street, was Led to n post in ii barn m-ar his home yesterday by three playmates, who, when he refused to obey them in a youthful game, punished him by giving him a beating. This information was given to Patrol man Mann and two of the alleged assail ants were arrested today. The boys under arrest are William Hoefler, ill. 218 South East street,, and Roscoe -McCreary. 11, 214 South East street. They are held on ehatges of .assault and battery and were taken to the detention home. The complaint of the alleged attack on Joseph was not reported until todaj- by his parents, who declare that their son was badly beaten.

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DR. STONE LED TO DEATH BY LOVE OF GREAT OFT DOORS Reared in the Open of Berkshire Hills, He H as ,-trfm rer of Xature. Special to The Tina*. LAFAYETTE, Did . July 27 -Natural love for the great out-of-doors led Dr \V. E Stone, president of Purdue Uni versity, to Banff, Alberta, where he fell to his death in the Canadian Rockies, trying to rescue his vlfe from a deep crevice. "I was reared in the open.” I'r Stone often said with a laugh. "Asa boy, I used to climb the Berkshire Hills back borne near Amherst, Mass When my companions and myself were not climbing the hills we had some other outdoor game" The Stones have spent the past eight summers in -acations around Ylount Assinlboln* -I Mount Eat n. where the doctor's death occurred. They were members of both Die A inert can and Canadian Alpine Club* and hail obtained Nation wide fame among their fellow mountain climbers. "Isn't that a pretty dangerous pas time?” Dr. Stotw* once was t -ked "(•h. if you're careful you'll get along all right." lie replied. "By being careiul. a person can get along almost any place.” Dr. Btr>ne died when bis foot slipped as he was trying to carry his wife from a crevice Into which she had fallen. He fell back into a deeper opening During the twenty one years he had been president of Purdue University. Pr. Stone never bad owned an automobile, lie and Mrs. Stone always hiked over the countryside und through the city and over the Uiuffs along the Wabash River here. They particularly enjoyed climbing up and down th bluffs. The doctor had many pictures of Ids wife and himself climbing mountains and frequently lectured on their experiences. This city, and especially West Lafayette, w here Purdue is located, were thrown into grief today over the death. City officials and officials of the uni versity prepared to do him honor Relu fives were en route hero from various points, while others went up into Albert” Members of the executive committee of the board of trustees met today to make plans for bundling the situation arising immediately from the death of Dr. Stone With Hie school term opening and nn unprecedented enrollment assured, due largely to the executive ability of the late university president, there are many problems to be met and the executive committee of the trustee board faces this fluty. ’l’he membership of the committee is Henry W. Marshall, Lafayette; Joseph D. Oliver, South Bend, and James W. Noel, Indianapolis

Husband Foils Wife’s Attempt to End Life Harry Johnson, 1400 North Capitol avenue, prevented hta wife. Luella Johnson. 34. from committing suicide today, according to information given poli.-e who •were sent to the Johnson homo to Investigate a report that a woman had taken poison. Motarpolicemen AViison and Mans were told by Mrs. Johnson's mother that the daughter was despondent over domes*l’ troubles and tho threat of her husband to leave home. Johnson is said to have packed his suitcase and his wife, securing a bottle of poison, is said to have started to drink it. Johnson knocked the bottle from her hand, according to information given the police.

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ESCHBACH GETS SQUARELY INTO SCHOOL FIGHT (Continued From rage One.) ers of the city of Indianapolis with Snider A- Rotz and L. A. Snider. "To ; are well aware o'‘ what this opinion was. You are further well advised that the lawyers of highest standing In the city of Indl r.apoi's some officially connect.-d with the board of school o-tn-mDdoners of the city of Indianapolis concurred in the opinion of tbo attorney general. "The highest courts of the State will eventual.y decide this feature, so this need no longer be a matt r of cot. rove rsy. "Third: ••YOUR UN WORTHY INTIMATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS OF UNFAIRNESS. • Your statement ths the present Scat*exsrolticr discussed the dual imployment of Snid< r A Rotz nnd L. A. Snider with the president of the board of school commissioners or had official knowledge of any such employment is entirely false und without any foundation or ;act whatever. "Neither you nor your legal adviser* can point to a single rnsrance in which I you have not ben rented courteously. I justly aid iu a businesslike manner by ; each employe of the State board of recounts, Including the Slate examiner, and this will tie continued in ;he future • The State examiner takes an oath to enforce the laws of the State as to rich or [ioor bankrupt i-r business potentate ; and this without regard to the monopolistic features of any firm or r irptxraticn which may have business with our board, will be our policy while the present organisation < outlnues "Your opinion of the value of your services does not appear so be shared by the tSnte tax board the btat* hoard of accounts nor the great army of burdened taxpayers of the city of lndiauapoils. 'The school clt, of Indianapolis is rapidly approaching financial bonk j ruptev under the continued operation of such extraordinarily lucrative contract* us you hold, which contracts give fullest opportunity for unjust and inequitable combination of various trades and material men, and wh: ’h iu our opinion are illegal and which any loyal Hoosier taxpayer realizes creates a relationship which is Improper, unconscionable and ought never be tolerated iu a republican form of government. "The mere fact that the wrongs growing out of your contract have been practiced for many years is no reason why Indianapolis taxpayers should be called upon to endure them longer j “The undue publicity given the action jof Mr Snider In reslgi ing indicates jour ' own doubt as to the legality of your <ou ‘ tract, but the immediate re-employment ! of Snider A lilt* in the old relationship i is proof that you will not willingly give i up the most lucrative of tbe two con , tracts, especially after Mr Snider has outlined extensive programs of improve ments which will result in large profits , to Snider A Rotz for some time in the future. "In our opinion, your contracts have no standing in law, in equity or in con science, and this we believe will become clearer to you from day ro day. as it now seems so well settled in the minds of Indianapolis taxpayers. “AH charges will, in accordance with the custom of the department and the law of Indiana, be certified to the Governor of the State and the attorney gen eral for future action.” The action to be taken by the attorney general, referred to in the letter, probably will be fult to recover money paid by the school board to Snider A itolz and to Mr. Snider. CHANCE FOR GOOD JOB. An open competitive examination for the position of chief clerk at Ft. Benjamin Harrison has been announced for Aug. 13 by Henry M. Trimpe, secretary of the civil service commission. 421 Federal ! building. The position pave a salary of j $1,400 with an increase of S2O a month .after six months of service. General office experience is one of the most Important requirements for the posiiton.

NORRIS BILL STILL FAVORED BY FARM BLOC ‘Agricultural’ Senators Not Enthusiastic Over Administration’s Export Scheme. WASHINGTON, July 27.—Opposition was renewed today by the senatorial “agricultural bloc” to the Administration's substitution to the Norris bill to create a $100,000,000 finance corporation for financing agricultural exports. Members o fthe Senate Agricultural Committee, headed by Senator Norris (Rep., Nob.) met before the Senate reconvened further to amend the Norris bill in an effort to meet some of the Administration's objections to it. It was agreed to eliminate the provision which would have had the Federal Government engage In the buying and selling of farm products for export and to cut the proposed $1,000,000,000 bond Issue to $500,000,000. By changing the bill to make it conform more with the Administration viewpoint the “agricultural bloc” planned to offer a substitute for the Norris plan and thereby to block the Administration's measure. Senators indentified with the "bloc” declared It was their purpose to test the sincerity of the Administration's opposition to the Norris bill but then they admit the Administration bill probabij 1 will prevail In the end. They insist. however, that but for the strong support the Norris bill had mustered, the Administration would not have put forth any plan for a further extension of credits to the farmers, even through the War Finance Corporation and they ex pressed themselves as not altogether dissatisfied with the latest developments. Until the rumpus over the agricultural legislation has subsided, and the Administration's bill is either passed or rejected, no action is contemplated by the Senate leaders on the President's proposal for assisting the railroads through the War Finance Corporation.

SHERIDAN AVE. TO BE PAVED Works Board Turns Down Charles Dill Remonstrance. Improvement of Sheridan avenue, from Washington to Lowell streets, wilt be carried out as advertised as the result of a decision of the board of public works this morning, after a delegation of property owners had protested the proposed improvement. The petition f.'-r the improvement wsj approved last May by the board when, it is said, the property owner* unani- ! mously sanctioned the pavement. After ; the advertisement had been made a re 1 monstrance was circulated by Charles ' pill, Washington street and Sheridan avenue, protesting tho improvement be- ! cause of the cost. 1 SAYS PETITION | ( OMES TOO LATE. Mr Dill presented his remonstrance to ! the board today, and a delegation of I property owners, headed by George ! Kuhns. 58 North Sheridan avenue, pro- | tested to the board against any action on j the retnonst.anee. They contended the | remonstrance was circulated secretly and I that practically ever, property owner on j the street favored the improvement. M rk H. Miller, president of the board ; of works, declared the board cor'd take | no action on the remonstrance because of i its being presented too late. To hold a hearing on tile remonstrance now, would be to set a precedent that they could not follow, and the only course open to the board now was to follow the law, he ; said.

PASS ORDERS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. The board passed preliminary orders for the permanent Improvement of Station street, frn Twenty First street to Massachusetts avenue, with asphalt; Tacoma avenue, from Michigan street to St Clair street, bituminous eonerote, and Sheridan avenue, from Washington to Lowell streets, bituminous conerete. The hoard confirmed resolutions for the permanent improvement of FortyNinth street, from Illinois street to the Morion railroad, also for the grading and curbing of that section: Langsdaie avenue, from Northwestern avenue to a point 220 feet west of the firs* alley west of Northwestern avenue, and for the grading and graveling of Morgan street, from Belmont to Pershing avenues. Action on the improvement of Maryland street, from Illinois to Pennsylvania streets, was deferred until next meeting. KENNEDY SPEAKS AT LUNCHEON. “Capital Stocks ' will be the subject of an address ly John J. Kennedy at the weekly luncheon of the Indianapolis As sociation of Credit Men at tbe Claypool Hotel t' morrow.

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