Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 175, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 December 1921 — Page 1

THE WEATHER Cloudy and colder tonight. Saturday, unsettled and colder.

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JAPANESE TO ACCEPT RATIO SET BV HUGHES Will Yield in Ship Proposal for Peace of World. DIPLOMACY WINS Break in Attitude to Mark Sweeping Victory. By WEBSTER K. NOLAN. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Japan will accept completely the Hughes IWS-3 ratio of capital ships, your correspondent wa3 informed today on the highest authority. This break In the official Japanese attitude represents a sweeping victory of it3 diplomatists over the powerful militarist party. Japan’s decision was revealed by a high official of the Japanese delegation, whose authority is unquestioned. The diplomatic group is winning Its demand for acceptance of the Hughes proposals, he declared, only by Impressing upon the opposing group the fact that Japan alone would have to bear the blame for another world war if she wrecked the Washington conference. Acceptance of the American proposals will be made as a Japanese “sacrifice’’ to world peace, he stated. The a- ’ -ration, however, first will formally reject the Hughes plan as “endangering the national safety of Japan.” ACCEPTANCE TO FOLLOW OFFICIAL REJECTION'. This official rejection, based on the report of the Nipponese naval experts, will be followed by a voluntary acceptance motivated entirely by humanitarian principles, he said. “The future peace of the world hangs on the decision that Japan Is about to make with regard to the American proposals for the limitation of navies,” the official said, and continued: “Japan knows this. Japan knows that It la for her to say whether the years ahead shall witness a frightful armament race ending in most frightful warfare. or whether the years that lie before us shall be dedicated to the promotion of International amity and the common striving for what is best for ail. Japan knows this and will act accordingly. “The proposal of Mr. Hughes for the scrapping of the great navies would become but a scrap of paper,” the official said, “If Japan Insisted that a ratio different from the one that America has made n-ust prevail. If Japan Insists where Us insistence is to no avail, then (Continued on Page Twenty-one.)

TRANSFER MEN OPEN SESSION Conference on Road Building to Be Held Tonight. Tie, appointment of committees and the transaction of other routine business were on the program of the Indiana Transfer and Warehousemen’s Association at the opening meeting of its convention at the Claypool Hotel this afternoon. The organization will have a conference on road building with the State highway commission at the State House at 7:30 o'clock tonight. Tomorrow there will be a general discussion of road building and other subjects of interest to transfer and warehouse men. The speakers will include A. H. Hinkle, maintenance engineer of the State- highway commission: S. XL Williams. former chairman of the Federal highway council, and Lynn XL Shaw, secretary of the Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association. AMERICANS FIGHT BOLIVIAN POLICE Officers Enter Wrong House in Search of Thieves. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Details of a sanguinary battle between Bolivian police 1 and two American citizens were received today by the State Department Hart Mix, an American, was killed and an American named Xletz was Jailed Three Bolivian police were killed and two wounded by the Americans. Bolivian police, in plain clothes, were searching for thieves In the vicinity of the Mix home In Santa Cruz. They attempted to enter Xllx’s home and he thought it was an assault and gave battle. Metz came to the aid of Mix. Metz has been ordered released. Bo livlan authorities have ordered a thorough investigation. Grand Jury Probing Death of Farmer Special to The Times. LA PORTE, Ind., Dec. 2.—Grand jury Investigation of the mysterious death of Case Wessner, 55-year-old farmer whose body was found on his farm near Lacrosse, will be made, it was indicated today. Wessner'* skull was crushed. It was reported that Wessner and one of his neighbors had quarreled. British and Japanese Talk Over Alliance WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—lnformal negotiations are In progress between British and Japanese delegates as to the future of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, It was learned at the British headquarters today. WEATHER ( Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity r for the twenty-four hours ending 7 p. m., Dec. 3, 11*21: Cloudy and colder tonight; Saturday unsettled and colder, with probably rain or snow HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 53 7 a. m 55 8 a. m 53 # a. m 51 10 a. m 46 11 a. m 47 12 (noon) 47

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ARRUCKLEFATE MAY BE KNOWN BY MIDNIGHT Slate’s Attorney Vitriolic in Denouncing Film Star. NTNAB’S SARCASM KEEN BY ELI.IS H. MARTIN SAN FRANCISCy. Dec. 2.—R >s< oo (Fatty) Arbuckle probably will know his fate before midnight. The seven men and five women who have listened to the evidence In his trial for manslaughter for the death of Virginia Rappe, Aim firtreas, following a ray Labor day patty at a local hotel, will likely retire before 6 o'clock this evening to deliberate on their verdict. •Six hours of oratory were in prospect as court convened today. Gavin McNab, veteran war horse of the defense legal staff, resumed his appeal for acquittal at the point he was interrupted last night by adjournment of court McNAj; MAY CLOSE FOR .DEFENSE. Theri was a possibility that McNab might’ decide to close his case with his first argument, although it was eon sidered likely he would avail himself of the advantage of heaving the last work with tfxe Jury. Or he may delegate that to his young associate, Nat Schmulowitz. The State pinned its hopes on the final talk to be delivered by Assistant District Attorney U’Ren, who was to follow McNab. U'Ren has borne the burden of the prosecution, and although not an orator of the type of McNab, his method of talking quietly and reasoning logically has la past eases had a powerful Influence on Juries. Leon Friedman youthful assistant district attorney, paved the way for his talk In opening for the State yesterday. Friedman branded Arbuckle as a liar. He questioned the veracity of defense witnesses and demanded punishment of Arbuckle. “hero of a thou , ind laughs.” His denunciation of the film star was vitriolic. “FATTY” SAYS LAWYER “BAWLED HIM Ol’T.” “I'll say he bawled me out,” was the way “Fatty” expressed It. McNab was no less denunciatory, al though he need the more susceptible weapons of sarcasm and satire. Denouncing the methods of the trlef attorney in handling the case, h suggested It mijpL become necessytr to “move from Pan Francisco to America.” He told the Jury It must accept one of two theories. “Either Miss Rappe was on the floor of that bathroom, nauseated and sick, as the defendant has told you, or she was In that room In the perfect physical condition described by the State. She was either a sick womin or a giantess. Very well. If she was sick, if she was in the condition described by Mr. Arbuckle, no man could have been brutal enough to attack her. “And If she was the giantess described by the State, with the lung power attributed to her by their witnesses, do you think he could have made such an attack without the entire hotel knowing It?” Investigation was cor tinned of the mysterious Illness with w itch Miss Irene Morgan, defense witness, was seized late yesterday. It was charged by defense counsel that she had be°n deliberately poisoned. Later this was amended by Milton Cohen, who conducted the Investigation, charged that Miss Morgan had been “doped for a purpose.” independent Investigators found evidence of a possible attempted suicide.

Salesman Pulls Off Little Joke at Cost of $l9O BEDFORD, Ind., Dec. 2.—lt cost Ed W. Razey, salesman of Indianapolis, $l9O to have a little fun with Bedford's police department. Razey pointed a pistol at Policeman Xfatt L. Lemon and kept It pointed for about five minutes. Then Officer 'Harvey Bales came along and Razey fired a shot at him. The chief of police himself, J. V. Stapp, thought It time to take a hand and he arrested the man. In police court Razey pleaded guilty to Intoxication and accepted his fine without a murmur. County Assessors to Meet With Tax Board The annual meeting of county assessors with the State board of tax commissioners will be held at the statehouse Dec. 20, 21 and 22, the tax board announced today. At the meeting problems confronting the assessors In making valuations next year will be discussed. The discussion will particularly concern real estate valuations which are to be made next year. These valuations are made only once every four years. ARRESTED IN P. O. THEFT. Ramon Buley, who Is under Indictment in the Federal Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky, on a charge of stealing $161.62 from the postoffice at Creech, F.y., was arrested at Bicknell yesterday by Homer T. Burnett, deputy United States marshal. Mr. Burnett brought his prisoner to Indianapolis and placed him In the Xlarion County jail pending removal to Kentucky.

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POLICIES OF HARDING DUE FOR BIG JOLT Strenuous Opposition to President’s Ideas Predicted. ASKS NO ADVICE Bitter Fight Likely on Proposed Repeal Measure. By J. BART CAMPBELL. Washington, Dec. 2.—President Harding will face serious opposition to several of the Administration's foreign. and domestic policies in the approaching regular session of Congress, even Republican leaders of tlio Senate in sympathy with the Admin-: istration viewpoint conceded today. •Aside from the general expectation that the Senate vill debate the present Washington conference and the I’resi-I dent's “Association of Nations" proposal, a verbal storm is expected to break over the foreign debt funding bill and the President’s stand on the American merchant marine. A bitter fight Is foreshadowed because of the President's suggestion that Congress repeal Section 51 of the Jones act, which directed the Executive to terminate whatever commercial or trade treaties or conventions are found to conflict with American commerce and shipping. Like his predecessor, former President Wilson, the President has declined to follow the direction of Congress regarding the proposed abrogation of such treaties and conventions, for fear. It was stated authoritatively, that thtdr termination might lead to retaliatory measures being taken by the foreign nations concerned. | Members of the Senate Commerce Coin 1 nrssion who are insisting that the pro- , vision he carried out, declared (treat Ilrlt- i ain has repeatedly denounced similar treaties and conventions she has had with , other European nations, when she found them interfering with her own commerce and merchant marine They said they saw no good reason why the I'nited States should not be permitted to do what Great Britain had done, and they predicted that the President's proposal for the repeal of the provision would experience considerable “rough sledding” in both the Senate and House.

SIGNS OF BREAK IN ‘DEADLOCK’ ON NAV AL PLAN Hoj?e Renewed ’for Accelerating Pare of Arms Parley. Br GEORGE K. HOLMES. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—The fog of pessimism which has hung over the works of the Washington conference for gome days because of Japan's opposition to accepting iae Hughes naval program, and Chinese dissatisfaction with the trend of Far Eastern events began to lift slightly today and there were Indications that the pace of the canferenee soon is to be celerated. Japan’s antagonism to the 5-5-3 ratio of capital ships is beginning to crack. The naval experts and technicians from Tokio are stli! adamant In their opposition to the Hughes figures, but positive assurances wer.-, forthcoming that the diplomatic strategists from Tokio are beginning to “see the light.” SPOKESMEN ALL SAY SAME THING. It was significant that throe leading spokesmen for the United States, Japan and Great Britain made almost identical remarks to newspaper inquirers anent the work of the naval sharps. “Experts are all right In their places,” said the leading spokesman for Great Britain, “but they should not attempt to guide s he policies of statesmen ” According to the best informed authorities, the “deadlock" which has impeded the progress of the conference townrd a naval agreement can be expected to last several days more and'Japan's acceptance of the Inevitable 5-5 3 can be looked for by the middle of next week. It is likely a plenary session will be arranged by next Wednesday or Thursday. This will provide an opportunity for Japan to announce her decision publicly before the press of the world and at the same time to Justify her course In delaying so long the acceptance that was forthcoming at once from her principal ally, Great Britain. BRITISH ACTION INFLUENCES JAPS. Great Britain's prompt acceptance of the Hughes program has had no small effect on Japan. British spokesmen have counselled tlieir Tokio allies that the American p.-ogram is fair to all and that Japan will defeat, her own ends and will draw upon hefself universal opprohlum by continued opposilion. Progress in Far Eastern affairs, while slow. Is such as to make officials of this Government decidedly optimistic. China and Japan are fully launched into the Job o fndjustlng the dangerous shantung Issue and Chinese opposition to private negotiations with Japan has been overcome by the presence of two American and two British experts who are to attend all the sessions in the role of umpires. The committee on Far Eastern affairs after a forty-eight hour lay off, met again today to continue their efforts at working out a system that will restore China the maximum degree of administrative and territorial Integrity.

Report Big Increase in Public Debt WTSIIINGTON, Dec. 2.—The Treasury Department today announced the public debt increased by $15(1.937.225 during the month of October. This was due entirely to Issuance of treasury certificates, the announcement said. The public debt on Nov. 30 totaled $23,618,035,725. . Three Bodies Found in Hospital Fire Ruins GREENVILLE, Ala., Dec. 2.—Three bodies were recovered from the ruins of the Stabler Hospital here, -hicb ~at> destroyed by fire early today, aii tne ( tims were In rooms on the top floor ,of the three-story building. Their exit > was cut off by flames.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1921.

School Officials Back of Principal Who Put Stop to ‘Stealing Cats’

Mrs. Julia Belle Tutewiler, president of the board of school commissioners, is heartily in sympathy with the efforts of Mrs. Lulu Cobleign Grove, principal of George Merritt Public School, No. 4, Blackford and Michigan streets, in her determined efforts to break up the practice of schoolboys “stealing” cats and selling them to the Indiana Medical College. “There Is no question but that Mrs. Grove is right in this matter.” Mrs. Tutewiler said. “She Is right from every possible standpoint, both humanitarian and ethical. The boys have no right to steal cats in the first place, there is no doubt of that, and in addition there Is the question of the humanitarian aspect of the matCer, entirely dis.inct from the matter of theft. “The matter has not been called to the attention of the school board and until this is done I cannot say anything as to the probable course of action to be taken. However, 1 th uk Mrs. Grove has done exactly right in putting a stop to the practice.” GRAFF PROMISES AN INVESTIGATION. E. U. Graff, superintendent of schools said he will lake the matter up with Mrs. Grove and go into Its thoroughly with her. "She seems to have acted from humanitarian principles in demanding that pupils of the school cease selling cats to the medical college,” Mr. Graff said. "Tho matter has not been brought bfor# me officially and until that is done

Bullet Threat Sent ‘ Fatty’s’ Lawyer Not Regarded Seriously PAN FRANCISCO. Dee. 2-Counsel and friends of Rescue “Fatty” Arbuckle were net Inclined today to regard seriously a threat contained In a letter received by Milton Cohen, the fat comedian's personal attorney, made public yesterday. “If you free Arbuckle, a bullet will await both you and your fat friend when you step outside the courtroom, ’ the note said. Cohen said It was one of hundreds received dtiring the trial. Gavin McNab, chief of counsel, today revealed that during the trial he received telegrams and 1 tiers front scores of em.nent physicians and Hurgeons ail over the country, offering medical tips, some of which were of great value In the defense's researches.

Heckling Awaits Briand in Chamber of Deputies French Premier , Upon Arrival From U.SSf. f Goes Into Conferences Optimistic.

By FRANK E, MAOX. PARIS. Dec. 2.—lmmediately after Ms arrival this afternoon, Premier Lriand hastened to the Foreign Office, where he presided at a meeting of the cabinet. The Premier had consulted with several ministers on the train coming from Havre, but was unable to go fully Into details about the Washington conference. Several hours before the Premier arrived large crowds began gathering about the St. Lazare station. There was much cheering and shouting of “Vive Briand" as the train pulled in. M. Briand emerged from the station between two lines of Republican guards He smiled and waved Ids hand at the crowd and then Jumped Into a motor car. Tomorrow at noon the premier will confer with President Mlllerand on various matters. They will Include the discord with Great Britain over the FraucoTurkisn treaty and France's political and military position as affected by the Washington conference. On Tuesday the French premier will address the chamber of deputies He takes the position that his speech befor#

Nobody Loves City Mules, It Would Seem Residents Near Workhouse Grounds Protest Sale to City. That “nobody wants the city mule barns” b.ecomo evident today when a petition signed by 150 citizens was filed with the county commissioners protesting against the sale to the city of part of the workhouse grounds. Mayor-Elect Samuel Lewis Shank has opened negotiations with the county commissioners relative to buying part of the site to bo used as a municipal yard. The objection is that the property In the vicinity of the proposed city yards would depreciate in value and that the noise and odors would be offensive. The commissioners did not act upon the petition. The municipal yard is a proposed project of the incoming Shank administration. The Jewett administration has had numerous worries over the location of the barns and stirred up a lot of trouble when they attempted to place them on the west side. South side residents have been clamoring for the removal of the mules also.

Cop Thinks Trick Canine Rabid and Ends Performance NEW YORK, Dec. 2.—Once upon a time there was a collie dog that did tricks In the circus. He walked on. his hind legs and on his forepaws for applause. But one day he got lost. He went hungry and grew thin and shaggy. He wandered Into a schoolroom at Jamaica and, suddenly finding himself In the presence of spectators, this old trouper Immediately began hopping on his hind legs and on his fore paws—expecting applause. He got five bullets from a policeman’s gun when somebody yelled "mad dog.”

I cannot say what steps will be taken.” Judge Frank J. Lahr of the juvenile court said, in commenting on the situation at School No. 4, that It tends to create “stealing'’ among ,oys He said there might be some legal question as to whether a cut is “property.” The law has made a dog “property,’’ the court said. “Boys have no right to steal cats and no one has any moral right to influence boys to steal for any purpose, direetlj or indirectly,” Judge Lanr said. • MEANTIME PRINCIPAL CONTINUES HER WORK. At School No. 4, where six pupil* admited “catching” cats and selling them to agents of the medical college for $1 a piece, Mrs. Grove was continuing tier Investigation for the purpose of preventing any of her pupils aga.u starting on cat chases. Mrs. Grove said the practice seemingly has ceased on the part of her pupils and that the discipline and the general tone of the school, which suffered under the commercial Influences of wholesale "cat chasing," was back to normal Tile children freely confessed their part in the campaign which was started by agents of the college to increase the supply of animals for vivisection purposes. The principal stated that while the “cat chasing" was in full force some of the boy 8 cam* to school late and there was a general excitement among the pupils. This has disappeared since Mrs. Grove talked to the boys, and the plan of the co’lego to get animals by bribing young school children was exposed.

Harding Favors Bill Providing Movable Tariffs WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—President Hard -ning is strongly in favor of a nudlfied American valuation plan being made the basis of the temporary tariff bill and he will urge Congress to enact such a provision with all possible speed, Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee were officially Informed today. The President believes, it was stated, that In view of tho constantly changing economic and financial condition in this country and in Europe, It would be futile to attempt to enact a permanent tariff bill at the approaching regular session of Congress. The bill, which is expected to be enacted finally by either February or March, probably will be a substitute for the present emergency tariff bill.

tho Washington conference was really a victory for France and explains to the world the need of a large French aridy. It is accepted ns a certainty, however, there will be some sharp debate, not only on the conference, but also on the Angora pact. Followers of former Premier Clemeneeau already are preparing a list of Interpellation to bo fired at the pro mier in the chamber. Pome of the questions will contain the allegation that instead of helptng France at Washington, V Briand really did harm by weakening France's position under the treaty of Versailles. DELIGHTED TO GO—AND TO GET BACK HAVRE, Dec. 2.--I*remier Brlanl arrived home today from tho Washington conference. "I am delighted to have been able to visit the United States, but am happy to return to my native land,” said the Premier in answering an address of welcome by Mayor Meyer. M. Briand was guest of honor at a luncheon.

County Grand Jury Indicts Eight More Eight Indictments today were returned by the Marlon County grand jury. Tno court permitted the following to be made public at this time: Hubert Webb, entering a house to commit a felony; James Scott, robbery, and Walter Taylor, alias George W. Evans, Issuing fraudulent check. The others Indicted are not under arrest or bond. “HELLO, CUPID." LONDON, Dec. 2.—Despite the shortntal cnusalties” occurred among operators In the London telephone service last month. Tblrty-nine girls resigned to get married. Favorite of French Mile. Yvonne Carlo Is France’s most noted actress. She is appearing at the Odeon In Faria,

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ELECTION PAY HELD TOO HIGH BY ESCHBACH Examiner Denies City Power to Appropriate for Clerk. ANSWERS BRYSON Authority to Employ Attorneys Not Vested. The city has no power to appropriate money to the city > lerk for his services as a member of the Canvassing board in the city election; the board of election commissioners has no authority to employ and the $2,000 which has been appropriated to pay each of the appointive members of the election board is too much. All these assertions were contained in a letter sent by Jesse E. Eschbach, chief examiner Oi tho State Board of Accounts, to Robert tl. Bryson, city controller, and made .public today by Mr. Eschbach. i Tho letter is in answer to three questions asked by Mr. Bryson. The first was as to the authority of the council to appropriate SSOO as additional compensation to George .O. Hutsell, city clerk, for his services on the '■anvassiug board. The second was as to the appropriation for the appointive members and the third as to the right of the election board to employ attorneys in the suit brought by J. Herbert Hartman, seeking to mandate them to put bis name on the ballots as a candidate for city judge. The question asked by Mr. Bryson indicated that rhe board expected to pay $2,400 to the attorneys. VI ITIIOUT AUTHORITY TO EMI’LOY LAWYERS. In commenting on the employment of attorneys in the Hartman case, Mr. Eschbach says "that the city election commissioners have no authority to employ attorneys to Institute proceedings for the purpose of displacing a nominee (Continued on rage Eighteen.)

BRIBE SCANDAL IN SMALL CASE HAS WEAKENED Arguments Open Monday to Quash 'Charges Against Illinois Governor. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Dec. 2.—Reports of the grand Jury bribery scandal died down temporarily today as preparations were being made for the trip to Waukegan, where counsel for Governor Small on Monday will open arguments to quash the embezzlement indictment against the Governor. Governor Small was at bis Kankakee home Monday and will leave there some time Sunday for the Lake County seat to be present in court during the hearing of the motion before Judge Claire C Edwards. He will be accompanied by hts son, Leslie Small, and his principal secretary. Miss Velma Schroeder. Alya C. Laforgee of Decatur and Werner W. Schroeder of Kankakee will accompany the Governor to Waukegan and will handle the arguments in the motion to quash next week. Assistant State's Attorney Edward Tree of Sangamon County, Assistant Attorney General James 11. Wllkerson and Attorney Marshall of Lake County will appear In court for the Stnte at the opening of the hearing. State’s Attorney C. Fred Mortimer has not decided when he will go to Waukegan. Charges of corrupt practices In the grand Jury which voted the indictment against Governor Small will be investigated at a future date, it was indicated In a statement by State’s Attorney Mortimer. Chnrges of blackmail made against William D. (Buck) Evans, a grand Juror, and of attempts to bribe the jury, will be probed, It Is stated.

RESTAURANT MAN IS FOUND GUILTY George Mike Sentenced to Serve Prison Term. George Mike, proprietor of a restaurant and confectionery store at 109 South West street, was found guilty by a Jury In Criminal Court today on a charge of assault with Intent to commit rape. Judge James A. Collins sentenced Xilke to two to fourteen years In the State prison and fined him SIOO and costs. The Jury beard the case yesterday and returned a sealed verdict last night, Fifteen Soldiers Send Allotments to Same Woman CHICAGO, Dec., 2.—Helen Drexler, pretty, well dressed and 25, couldn’t resist a man If he wore the uniform of Uncle Sam. She made this explanation today when asked by detectives to explain why she was getting monthly allotments from fifteen soldiers. “I married four soldiers and' posed as the wife'of eleven others," she said shyly. "They all made out ssls a month allotments because they loved me.” The damsel in distress also said sbe had a child, 3, by her second husband. “In each one of the allotment papers I used the child to collect $5 more each month from the government “Quite a useful child, wasn’t It, Helen?” queried Sergt. Pat Sullivan. Helen was arraigned for alleged defrauding of the government. WILL INSPECT MUSCLE SHOALS. DETROIT, Dec. 2.—A special train carrying Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford to inspect the Government Muscle Shoals plant, which the auto manufacturer wants to buy, left here at 10 a. m. today.

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NEXT MOVE IN PLAZA UP TO COUNTY BOARD Resolution for Appointment of Appraisers Awaits Approval. ACTION LIKELY TODAY A resolution directing five appraisers to proceed ai. once with the appraisal of the south block, excepting the two churches, of the proposed memorial piaza site, today was awaiting the signature of the Marion County commissioners. The action confirms the announcement of the commissioners a few days ago that they bed appointed appraisers to fix the valuation of tne property included in the area bounded by Verraont, Meridian, Michigan and Pennsylvania streets. The board already has authorized a bond Issue of $1)15.000 with which to acquire the tract, which with the block bounded by Michigan, Meridian, North and Pennsylvania streets, will comprise the plaza. | The resolution is as follows: 1 “Whereas, by act of the General Assembly of the State of Indiana, approved March 11. 1021, entitled ‘An act authorizing any county In the State of Indiana to acquire reel estate and interests therein by purchase, donation, or condemnation, and to erect and maintain thereon suitable structures to commemorate the valor and sacrifice of the soldiers, sailors and marines of the United States, and of all patriotic organizations and all others who rendered loyal service and made sacrifices at home and overseas in the great World War,’ etc., this board is granted the power and authority to acquire real estate for the purposes named lu said act. and “Whereas, this board, by resolution heretofore adopted, has decided to proceed with the purchase of certain real estate for such purposes, which real estate is in the city of Indianapolis. Marlon County, Indiana, and bounded by Pennsylvania, Vermont. Meridian and Michigan streets, and more particularly described as outlet sixteen (1(5) in the city of Indianapolis aforesaid. “Now, therefore, under and pursuant to the authority conferred on this board by said act, it is ordered that said real estate, and each and every parcel contained within the boundaries thereof, be j appraised, and for the purposes of such \ appraisal, the number of appraisers Is fixed at five, and the following named persons are hereby appointed as such appraisers: Charleß L. Hutchinson, James E. Berry, Bert Essex. George N. Mont- j gomery and Fletcher Johnson. “It is further considered expedient and advisable that three advisers to said appraisers be appointed, whose duties will be to meet with and advise said apprais- j ers in said work, and the following : named persons are named as such ad- : vlsers. Foster V. Smith. Harrison Wal- j ters and Charles H. Uyfleld. “And snid appraisers are hereby dl- i rected to proceed at once with said appraisal. and to make report thereof without unreasonable delay." The commissioners will sign the resolution this afternoon, it is understood. FALSE ALARM DRAWS CROWD. Burning grease In the Fletcher cafeteria in the basement of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Building caused a fire adarm to be sent in and a large crowd to gather during the noon hour today. : There was no loss.

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ARREST MORSE ON ARRIVAL AT FRENCH PORT Orders to Hold Shipbuilder Sent From Washington. ‘MORRIS’ ON LIST Says He Used Name in Effort to Avoid Notoriety. HAVRE, Dec. 2. —Charles W. Morse of New York, financier and shipbuilder, was arrested upon his arrival here today on board the liner Paris. li is understood Mr. Morse Is wanted to testify before an American grand jury relative to financia- relations which he had with the CrJted States shipping board during the world war. Mr. Morse in an exclusive statement denied any wrongdoing. “I know absolutely nothing about th# rause of my arrest" said be. “It is preposterous if any charges haTe been made against me. I came to France for a vacation. My health has not been good.” Morse's name on the liner’s passenger list was written Chas. W. Morris. As soon as the Paris docked five French policemen accompanied by the American consul went on board. They said instruction? to arrest Morse had been received from the American embassy In Pa rls. Announcement was made by the French immigration authorities that Morse will be deported on the first boat going back to New York. French immigration officials Baid they held Morse to be an “undesirable person.” Morse protested the decision. He Invited newspaper men to take lunch with him on board the Paris. He was returned to his stateroom after a brief Inquiry at rbe American consulate, but after being and ualned for several hours was permitted to walk ashore and proceeded to a hotel. Morse probably will return to the United States Monday on the Faris. It was believed some agreements had been made between United States and French officials that he would return on the Paris when she sails without attempting to fight against going back to tho United States. Morse said ho had sailed nnder the name of Morris to avoid notoriety.

TWO SOXS DEXY FATHER FLED U. S. WASHINGTON. Dec. 2,-Edwin A and Harry F. Morse, sons of Charles A Morse, financier and shipbuilder, who was arrested today when he landed at Havre, France, issued a statement here denying that their father left the country to avoid facing tho charges to bo Drought against him by the shipping board, which Involve contracts mounting up to $40,000,000. They assert their father went to Europe because of illness. Illness of Morse In 1912 caused former President Taft to pardon Morse from a Federal penitentiary, where he was serving a fifteen-year sentence, having been convicted of misapplleati i of bank funds. His expert physicians did not expect him to live more than a few months after his release. It was Indicated that France is being asked to detain Morse and virtually deport him to this country on the grounds that he Is an "undesirable citizen.” It was thought however it would be necessary to resort to formal extradition proceedings. The spectacular case of the noted ship builder and financier already has caused a clash between two Government departments. PUT UP TO STATE DEPARTMEXT WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Extradition of Charles W. Morse, wanted in this country for investigation of alleged Illegal dealings in connection with United States shipping board contracts has been put up to the State Department, It was stated today at the Department of Justice. Th# matter reverts to the State Department because Morse was arrested in France. The attorney general will negotiate wltl the French authorities through the Secretary of State under a special treaty with France, dealing with extradition of such cases. Action would have to be taken, however, within forty days. The Department of Justice stated it was confident of effecting the immediate return of Morse.

JURY TO VISIT BURCH’S ROOM Witness Describes Fortnight’s Vigil of Accused. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 2.—To view with their own eyes the window from which Arthur C. Burch, on trial for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy, and Mrs. adalynne Obenchain, his co-defendant, are aleged to have watched Kennedy in his office for two weeks bfor th slaying, the jurors in the Burch case were scheduled today to visit and Inspect the room occupied by Burch at the Russell Hotel. Thomas - XI. Haley, proprietor of the hotel, testified he saw Burch and Mrs. Obenchain watching at the window, and J. T. XlcLaren, a tenant In an office building, also told of having seen Burch peering toward Kennedy’s office. State Takes Action in Kansas Strike TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 2.—First action to Intervene in the ordered strike of union employes of packing plants In Kansas was taken by the State's legal department today. Richard J. Hopkins, attorney general, filed a petition for hearings on the controversy before the Kansas Industrial Court. He directed the action against seventy-six corporations and union labor representatives Involved In the order to strike Monday. RECOONI7ES CONSULAR AGENTS. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.—Germany has extended recognition to American consular agents, the State Department was advised today by American Charge Draael In Berlin.