Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 178, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 December 1921 — Page 1

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ONLY WAY FOR U. S. TO GAIN PERMANENT ‘NORMALCY’- HARPING President, in Address to Joint Session of Congress, Confines Topics Almost Entirely to Domestic Dangers. ‘BURDEN ON EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT’ _ Text of President Harding's message to Congress on Page 6. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.—Stressing the great and far-reaching contribution that American people muss be prepared to make toward the enonomlc and financial rehabilitation of a world still staggering under the disordered condition bequeathed by war, President Harding voiced a solemn warning today in the message he delivered in person to Congress that "no permanent readjustments can be effected without consideration of our inescapable relationship to world affairs in finance and trade.” "We should be unworthy of our best traditions if we were unmindful of social, moral and political conditions which are not of direct concern to us, but which do appeal to the human sympathies and the very becoming interest of a people blest with our national sympathies,” the President said. The President emphasized that “in the main the contribution of this Republic to restore normal conditions in the world must come through the initiative of the executive branch of the Government, but the best intentions and most carefully considered purposes would fail utterly if the unction and the cooperation of Congress were not cheerfully accorded.”

Poi me first time in years, since the prim shadows of the world war first began to gather over the American people, Congress listened to a presidential message that was almost entirely devoted to the grave domestic issues confronting the American nation, and which skipped over, except in the most general war, the serious international questions facing the American people. The President's statements concerning capital and labor caused a mild sensation and his suggestion that there might be a quasi-judicial tribunal to settle labor disputes was interpreted by many members of Congress as an indorsement of the Kansas Industrial Court plaD, although the President's statements along this line were rather Indefinite. HIGH 'PUTS OF THE MESSAGE. The high spots of the President's message were: 1. The iipperative need of '‘elastic and flexible” tariff legislation which would enable the President, through the Federal tariff commission, to meet effectively the changing trade and industrial conditions, not only in this country, but abroad. 2. The urgent necessity of a "general policy of transportation of distributed industry, and of highway construction to encourage the spread of our population and to restore the proper balance between city and country.” 3. The strong desire of the Administration for further revenue revision and renewed consideration of our tax program—despite the "inevitable divergence of opinion in seeking the reduction, amelioration and readjustments of the burdens of taxation.” 4. The expressed opposition of the Administration to the abrogation of certain commercial treaties proposed by the •Tones merchant marine act on the grounds that to denounce them would "involve us is a chaos of trade relationships and add indescribably to the confusion of the already disordered commercial world.” HAS EXPANSION PLAN FOB MERCHANT MARINE. 5. The expansion of the American Merchant Marine under an Administration plan to be later submitted to Congre>s, which, while contemplating no greater draft on the public treasury" than Is provided by the Jones act, "will appeal to the pride and encourage the hope of all the American people” In American shipping flying the American Flag. 6 Early enactment of the foreign debt funding bill that the Administration may be cloaked with ample authority to deal with the 311.000.000,000 foreign indebtedness to the United States. 7. Systematic encouragement of agriculture by the development of adequate distribution and marketing facilities for agricultural products and the adoption of "cooperative marketing programs” for that purpose. 8. The early termination of a "great volume of uneconomic and wasteful transportation and a revision of the “existing scheme of adjusting freight rates" with adequate legislation to meet the serious railroad problems so vitally affecting the welfare of the American people. 9. Recommended a congressional appropriation to purchase food for the starving Russians. 10. Suggested the advisability of a constitutional amendment to prohibit issuance of tax free securities. Jl. Declared both corporations and labor unions should be regulated and supervised in the interests of public welfare and suggested quasi-judicial tribunals to settle labor disputes. DIES IN OIL EXPLOSION. ST. LOUIS, Dee. 6.—The body of H. C. Prochzaka, 32, Milwaukee, burned to death following an explosion of an oil still in the plant of the Roxana Petroleum Company at Roxana, 111., near here, was to be sent to his home for burial today. Four others were seriously burned in the blast. The still exploded while It was being demonstrated.

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KATO RESENTS REPORT JAPAN SEERS TERMS Charge of Bargaining Contrary to Facts, He Says. DELAY ESSENTIAL Special to Indiana Dally Times and Philadelphia Public Ledger. By FREDERIC WILLIAM WILE. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6—Japan bitr terly resents the innuendos that she Is sparring for time and haggling for better terms at the conference. Admiral Baron Kato, chief of the Nipponese delegation, in a terse personal statement, resented such "unworthy” imputations. He declared they are not leveled on any authority “within the conference” and categorically branded them as “contrary to the facts." The period of delay now in force at Japan's instigation is due exclusively. Admiral Kato claims, to the necessity of exhaustive communication with the Toklo government. Asked how long <>n Interval might be expected to elapse before Japan’s decisions on the naval ratio and other critical issues, the Admiral hazarded the guess that "a week at the outside" would suffice. BREATHING SPACE DUE TO AMERICAN CONNIVANCE. The writer has reason to believe the breathing space alloted Japan ia of dl” t American connivance. The Sei-Yu-Ka political party, uow in control of the Toklo government, is having hard sledding. IJye-electlons have gone against It In recent times. Premier Hara's assassination pulled one of its chief props nway. Not only are questions of vital importance to present-day Japan and future generations of her people at stake, but the political fortunes of the organization to which Baron Kato is responsible hang in the balance. He has to "make good” at Washington to save bis party, as well as to safeguard the sacred interests of Japan. The men at the head of affairs in the United States understand Baron Kato's position. They are not going to crowd him. He is being given time to fortify it. The respite is granted in full conviction that things thus will work out best for all concerned. STATEMENT OF BARON KATO. The text of Baron Kato's statement follows: "The question of limitation of naval armaments involves Issues of far-reach-ing effect upon the national and international life of Japan and on the policies of great powers for decades to come and perhaps permanently. These issues should be brought to the full knowledge and consideration of the Japanese government before definite action is taken. Unfortunately there are at present serious delays on the cables, and naturally the consultation with Tokio on such important problems can not be completed in too short a space of time. "In any case. I am. as I always have been, firmly convinced the conference (Continued on Page/ Seven.)

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Lloyd George Asks Balfour if He Is Needed at Parley LONDON, Dec. 6.—Premier Lloyd George today cabled to A. J. Balfour, pctliig head of the British delegation to the Washington conference, asking if his presence was necessary In Washington.

STRIKE ‘FLOPS,’ BUT PRICES OF MEATS CLIMB Packers Say 90 Per Cent of Men at Work—Union Story Differs. CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—As the second day of the strike of the members of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America opened, officials of the "big five” packing companies gave out statements that 90 per cent of their employes were at w’ork. The crisis in the strike was expected to ! come today when union riurcsentatives j were expected to attempt to get other j employes to desert the plants. Despite the claims of the packers, who i declare the walkout, so far as Chicago j Is concerned, has been a failure, pack- I ing house salesmen are asking prices from 4 to 5 cents higher fc>r pork. City food authorities declare this advance In pork is unwarranted. Conflicting claims as to the number of men involved in the strike here came from opposing camps. The packers assert only a few hundred men are on strike. Union leaders declare more than twelve thousand men are out here. According to Dennis Lane, secretary of the union. 29,000 walked out in cities outside of Chicago. Lane predicted the big packing plants of Chicago would be forced to close before the end of the day. Coroner Sifts Cause of Woman’s Death Mrs. Ella Konty, 41, apartment 7, the Millikan apartments, died at the city hospital today under circumstances that will cause the county coroner. Dr. Paul F. Robison, to orjer a post-mortem examination. When Mrs. Fouty was removed from her home she was unconscious and it was declared she had taken an overdose of opiates to relieve a violent headache.

Girl Wife Who Slew Husband Faces J ury to Recite Her Story of Killing

By WALTER D. HICKMAN. MARTINSVILLE, Ind., Dec. o—Mrs. Nellie Kiroff, 20, 2821 West Michigan street, Indianapolis, charged with the murder of the father of her unborn child, took the witness stand here today to tell the Jury of eleven Morgan County farmers and one business man of the tragedy on July 19, last, which caused the death of Carl Kiroff, her husband. Dressed In a blue middie blouse and blue skirt, and wearing a brown turban similar to those worn by schoolgirls, Mrs. Kiroff faced the ordeal. The contention of Paul Wetter, counsel for the defense and pauper attorney for Marion County, is that Nellie Kiroff, who was only 18 years old when she married Carl Kiroff, did not intend to kill her husband, but feared that her husband would assault her. He will contend that she accidentally pulled the trigger and sent Carl Kiroff to his grave. DEFENDANT SOON TO BECOME MOTHER. In bis opening statement to the Jury Mr. Wetter argued that Mrs. Kiroff soon would become a mother; that there was no evidence Introduced by the State to show that she had planned the murder of her husband, and that the State has failed to prove that a strange man was in the bedroom with Mrs. Kiroff when Kiroff returned shortly after 11 o’clock on the night of the tragedy. The legal aspects become more involved as the case progresses. One of (he questions which will be decided is

PAIR ACCUSED OF FALSE PRETENSES Charged With Impersonating Salvation Army Workers. William Waymier, 58. 343 North Liberty street, and his wife, Mary Waymier, 51, were arrested today on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. They are said to have represented themselves as Salvation Army solicitors and the affidavits were signed by Brigadier General George F. Casler, commander of the Salvation Army. The two were arrested after Mrs. William M. Wishard, 2050 North Delaware street, hail notified General Casler that they were soliciting funds at her house, Waymier, when arrested, said that he is a minister. General Casler said that he had received other complaints against the couple anil he declared they were not connected with the Army in any capacity. French Naval Budget Increases Personnel PARIS, Dec. o.—The Chamber of Deputies today adopted the naval budget by a vot of 347 to 203 after a spirited debate. Minister of Marine Gabriel Gulsthnu, who insisted that France must maintain her national defense, said the plan for 11*22 provided for 56.000 men, which is 6,000 more than France had before the war.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1921.

BRITISH 0. K. IRISH PEACE SETTLEMENT Pact Permits Ulster to Maintain Present Status. KING J)VERJOYED Sends Message of Congratulation to Lloyd George.

Text of Oath LONDON, Dec. 9.—The text of the oath of allegiance to which the Irish shall subscribe under the Irish free state follows: "I do solemnly swear to faith and allegiance of the Irish free state as by law established and that I will be faithful to His Majesty, King George V, his heirs and successors by law. In virtue of the common citizenship of Ireland with Great Britain and her adherence and membership to the group of nations forming the British commonwealth of nations."

LONDON, Dec. 6—The British cabinet this afternoon unanimously approved the Irish peace settlement reached early today by the British and Sinn Fein delegates. It is understood Ulster will have the option of maintaining her present status, but it is proposed to appoint a commission to delimit the boundaries of Tyrone and Fermanagh Counties. The Sinn Fein claim these counties wholly or in part on the ground of political belief. It is understood Premier Lloyd Georg* Is hopeful Ulster will Accept the pence agreement, as it is said to give Ulster full guarantees. A special train was held under steam to carry the special ceurier to Belfast. (Continued on Page Two.)

"Can the court, if Mrs. Kiroff is held guilty on a first degree murder charge, pass Judgment on the defendant Who Is about to become a mother." It is contended that, if Mrs. Kiroff is found guilty either on a first degree murder charge or for manslaughter, punishment could not be pronounced until after the child Is born. Some attorneys are of the opinion that uuder Indiana law, the child cannot even be born in jail, but that Mrs. Kiroff must be removed to a hospital or elsewhere. As the hours of the ordeal drag on and on in the little courtroom, her

He Didn't Know That women and girls arriving in Indianapolis by railroad or interurban who are in distress are met by the Travelers Aid workers, who furnish temporary relief, if necessary, in the way of lodging and meals and serve in establishing communication between the distressed stranger and relatives, friends or temporary employment, because his money given to the Community Chest pays for this vigilant watchfulness. Almost daily, girls who are lured to the big city by misleading tales indicating honorable employment, are turned back by the Travelers Aid workers and are restored unharmed to their families.

r N Merchants plan for Chrlstmns long before you even think of It. Complete stocks are purchased In sufficient quantities to supply the Christmas demand, but the best goes early. Bay the best. '

Woman Says Negro Put Her “ ‘Give me a kiss,’ ” is what he said to me when he put his arm around me,” declared Mrs. Lyr.doll Nimman, 1619 Columbia avenue, a white woman, today as she pointed to a negro in the city courtroom. James Anderson, negro proprietor of a hay and feed store on Sixteenth street, near Columbia avenue, was the defendant charged with assault and battery. ”t told him to take Ills hands off of me or I would have him arrested,” continued Mrs. Nimman. “He begged me not to have him arrested and said he would give me my chicken feed for nothing this time. I hart him arrested.” Anderson explained to the court that he “just touched” the woman. Judge Walter Pritchard decided Anderson was guilty and fined him $1 and costs and one day in Jail. EMMA AND ALEX GO TO RIGA. MOSCOW, Dec. 6. —Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, radicals deported from the United States will leave Russia Thursday for Riga it was learned today. They will spend a few days in Kovno and then proceed to Berlin.

Berlin Stores Plundered by Bread Rioters Crowds Surge Through City Streets, Fight Way to Mayor’s Office . BERLIN, Dec. B.—Bread riots broke out here today among the unemployed. Many stores were plundered. The trouble started In the workers’ quarters. Crowds surged through the streets shouting 'Give us bread I” Rioters forced their way into the town hat] demanding 100 marks each for food. The mayor refused to deliver the money anti the ringleaders threatened to help themselvesT All available police were rushed to the danger spots and more than one hundred arrests were made. All the principal streets are under police guard, for not only is a repetition of the riots feared, hut there is anxiety over the possibility that the Communists may seize the opportunity to become active. It was pointed out that riots came within forty-eight hours of Chancellor Wlrth's prediction that disorders such as occurred In Vienna last week may break out here.

3 MORE CHINESE RESIGN PLACES AT ARMS PARLEY Army, Navy and Financial Aids Follow Example of Tyau. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.—Conditions within the Chinese delegation to the ar mament conference became so furbulent today as to constitute a menace to the success of tna conference ltseif. Following closely on the resignation of Dr. Phillip K. C. Tyau, secretary of the delegation, because of, resentment at the treatment accorded Chinese problems, came today three more resignations among the higher affvtters in the delegation. They were: General Hnang Fn, chief military adviser. Chow Tsl Chi, former minister of finance ttnd chief financial adviser. Admiral Tsai Ying Kan, chief of the naval advisers and also assistant director of Chinese customs.

brother, Guy Lennington. who appears to •till to in his teens, occupies a place by her side. STATE HOLDS ACT WAS *<ELIBHKATE. The State, In building up its case against her, contends that she deliberately shot her husband, after Kiroff had found her in her own bedroom with u strange man. The State has failed to introduce any witness who actually saw a strange man euter the Kiroff home on the night of the tragedy. The State attaches much importance to the fact that Detective Sergeant Lewis Foasatl found a Serbian stick pin on the bed following the tragedy. The State, by witnesses, showed that Carl Kiroff was a Bulgarian and not a Serbian anil thnt the two countries were at odds during the World War. The pin was described as haring a Serbian flag on it and the State contends that Kiroff told the detectives, that he never owned such a pin and never saw it. before. Attorney Wetter has intimated in questions put to the witnesses of the State that Carl had won the Serbian pin and a watch with a Serbian emblem on it in a "craps" game. Deny Dumcoff, a Bulgarian, 530 Goodlet. avenue, and T. G. Popchcff, 501 West Washington street, both of whom were born in the same town in Turkey with Carl Kiroff, testified that Kiroff never associated with Serbians and that they never had seen him wear such a pin nor never heard that Carl had won it In a dice game. (Continued on Page Two.)

PREFERS DEATH TO ILL HEALTH Daughter Says Stout Warned Her of Intention. Otha James Stout, 65, was found dying by Ills daughter-in-law, Mrs. William Stout, in their home at Morris street and the National road today v.’ith a bullet wound in his left side. He died before assistance could be summoned. Failing health is believed to have caused the deed. Coroner Paul F. Kodison, who investigated, said that the Stouts received a message from Mr. Stout's daughter, Mrs. Frank Kennedy ot Hagerstown, Md., which led them to believe he had written her that he intended to commit suicide. The message read; “Is it so Dad is dead? Please advise at once.” It was learned that Stout had written a special delivery letter to his daughter last Saturday. The man shot himself while Mrs. Stout was at a nearby grocery. When she returned she found him lying on the tloor. Briand Faces Attack on Washington Stand FARIS, Dec. 6. —Premier Briand re-en-tered the Chamber of Deputies today to face a bitter attack on his "militaristic attempts in the Washington conference. Three or four interpellations hud been prepared, notably, by Socialists and Royalists.

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CONFERENCE SPURNS TERM OF ALLIANCE’ Product of Arms Session May Be Series of Treaties. PROPOSED Decisions Will Be Sent to Senate for Confirmation. By GEORGE R. HOLMES. WASHINGTON, Dec. 6—Out of the maze of rumors and reports of alliances, agreements, ententes and understandings with which Washington has been filled for a week past, came today the positive leclaration from an official source that the administration is contemplating in realignment of powers here that by any chance can be termed an “al liance” or an "entente.” It la not denied that suggestions have been made to the American delegation tbnt both Great Britain and Japan would welcome the scrapping of the AngloJapanese alliance and the substitution of a tri-partite agreement to take its place. Such suggestions have been made but the talking has mostly been done by British and Japanese sources. What the American delegation has in mind, and what probably will be brought to completion out of the present conference, is not an ''alliance" or an "eneente” it was said, but a series of treaties or notes, confirming the decisions that are reached here, all of which will be submitted (o the Unl'.od States Senate for approval or ratification. According to the Informant it has not yet been decided Just what form the final action of the conference will be put into, that is, whether it will be treaties, protocols. notes or more declarations of principle. "Whatever the decisions are,” said the American spokesman, "they must be put on paper in one form or another. Matters of such moment can hardly be tossed out of the window for the wind to blow around." A number of suggestions are now before the American delegation, it was stated, and it is probable that the final action of the conference will be cemented (Continued on Page Ten.)

LET CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT Improvement to Be Made at Sewage Plant. Four fcmtrncts for equipment at the new city sewage disposal plant were awarded by the board of sanitary commissioners today. They were as follows: Four vertical motors to the DravoDoyle Company of Pittsburgh for $2,500. Two centrifugal pumps with motors and electrical equipment complete to Midwest Engine Company of Indianapolis for $1,770. Switch hoard and electrical equipment for the pumping station building to Scott Electrical Comoany of Indianapolis for $4,389. ' Driving apparatus for screen clarifiers to the Chain Belt Company of Milwaukee for $2,050. All bids for a vacuum pump were rejected on the ground that they were too high. The lowest offer was $950 and the board’s estimate of the proper cost was SBSO. Unidentified Ship Reported in Danger SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.—The marine department of the Chamber of Commerce received a report today thnt an unidentified vessel Is In distress off Point Conception, on the southern California coast.

Cleveland Humane System Shows How Indianapolis Might Improve Her Own

A picture of what the Indianapolis Humane Society might bo accomplishing in the prevention of cruelty to animals and in the advancement of child welfare were it not in the control of reactionaries led by Dr, C. A. Pfafflin, chairman of the executive committee, is contained in a report upon the work done by the Cleveland Humane Society and the Cleveland Animal Protective League gathered by John C. Pitts, deputy poundmaster or the city dog pound, in a recent visit to the Ohio metropolis. Mr. Pitta was sent to Cleveland by the progressive group which is to reorganize the Inlianapolls Humane Society along lines which will lie of some real benefit to the community. The report is of especial interest in view of the fact that the present officers of the society are seeking an appropriation of S3,O<X) from the community chest. OPPOSE CRUELTY TO CANINES. One of the points in Mr. Pitts’ report of great interest to Indianapolis i that neither the Cleveland Humane Society nor the Cleveland Animnl Protective/League countenance unnecessary cruelty' in vivisection of dogs in medical colleges located in the city, and, on the contrary, go to

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FAIL TO TAKE WORK SERIOUSLY, SAYS DISTRICT ATTORNEY ‘Half a Dozen of Right Sort of Men Could Enforce Law in State Within Six Months,’ He Declares. ANDERSON APPLIES ‘MEMORY CURE’ Denunciation of the Federal prohibition department for what he termed its failure to take the matter of prohibition enforcement seriously, by Frederick Van Nuys, United States district attorney, and the sending of Alfred Eisner of South Bend to jail until his memory “improves” by Judge Albert B. Anderson, marked a session of Federal Court today which from beginning to end was filled with developments of a sensational character. “Six men of the ability of Capt. Thomas E. Halls of the secret service bureau could make Indiana dry in six months. The reason ail these people are here today," Mr. Van Nuys said, indicating a large number of defendants from Gary, South Bend and Chicago, “is because the Federal prohibition department in Indiana has not been composed of the right sort of men. If it had been Indiana would have been dry today.”

j Mayor Requests That ‘Generosity' Be Week's Slogan PROCLAMATION. The poor and the sick of Indianapolis have faith that tney will not hunger or die for lack or Human kindness, and we must not fail them. Their hope ia the tie that binds them to optimism, to belief that another and brighter day will dawn to mark the beginning of prosperity and health and we must not stifle that hope. Out of our charity will come renewed spirit to take up the battle of life, and the courage we shall inspire in them by our help today, tomorrow and so long as they shall need it will overcome heir despair, and hearten them when misfortunes assail. "And, now remainetb faith, hope, charity, and the greatest of these is charity.” Let the week beginning Dec. 12 be known ns "Generosity week.” and I urge the good citizens of Indianapolis to All the Community C'hest to overflowing, to meet the quota and to exceed it. As mayor of Indianapolis for four years, I have been proud of the Sfdeudid way our people have risen to this obligation. I know that we will keep that pride by providing funds for these forty institutions which are important to our civic life. " —And the greatest of these is charity.” I ask that the merchants of the city decorate their business places in the spirit of the week. Let our auuual tribute to our unfortunate be a week of rejoicing that we can do this service. Let our support of the Community Chest be universal and- without reservation.

Army Bill Awaits Armament Outcome WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The House Appropriations Committee decided today not to frame the 1923 Army appropriation bill until the conference on the limitation of armament had reached a final agreement upon the reduction of land forces. This action was taken in congressional circles to Indicate a belief thnt an understanding looking to decreases in military and naval expenditures would be effected by the conference. An agreement already has been reached by the committee not to take up the Navy appropriation bill until the arms conference closes. County Appraisers to Start Tomorrow The actual work of placing a value on tlio lots which make up the south, block of the proposed plaza site, to be purchased by the county, will begin Wednesday. The five appraisers appointed by the Marion County commissioners are under Instructions to make their report not later than the first of the year. It is necessary for the appraisers to begin work at once. George N. Montgomery, chairman of the county appraisers, has made the necessary arrangements to begin the work tomorrow.

great lengths to prevent the animals who go under the knife from suffering. This ! is in direct contrast to the attitude of i the controlling forces in the local society. The reactionary group has endeavored to block the fight made to eliminate cruel treatment accorded animals brought to j the Indiana Medical College for vivisec- , tion purposes, especially repeated opera- : tions on the same clog. This same group also allowed the medl- j cai college to employ young school boys I to “steal” cats for experimental purposes ! and has taken no official action to halt ! the announced purpose of the medical i college to collect dogs in the same 1 manner. FAVOR GIVING DOGS TO COLLEGE. Foils of the reactionary directors of the society, according to some of the ! progressives, have declared that they 1 would favor turning dogs from the city ■ dog pound over to the medical college j for. experimental purposes. In Cleveland, Mr. Pitts reported, the I medical colleges operate on dogs just j once. Half an hour before the operation the dogs are put under the anaesthetic, known as “twilight sleep,” and their (Continued on Page Eleven.)

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"Just as an example of what happened in this department, take the case at Richmond last year,” continued Mr. Van Nuys, "A Federal prohibition officer was sent there to investigate conditions and the next day he was fined in the Richmond city court for drunkenness. CITES CONDITIONS IN OTHER CITIES. "Take the Cases of Logansport, Linton and Evansville officials where State officials were tried in this court and convicted of liquor law violations. These cases were ail worked up by the splendid, skilled, (rained, earnest men of the bureau of_ investigation of the Department of Justice and we had no trouble in getting convictions.” "At one time this liquor law violation was going on then wa* a Federal prohibition man In Lake County who was of no help to ns. And this is the reason. He was selling stock in an oil company to these bootleggers and liquor law violator*. It was. a form of graft- Since then he lias left the service, but that is sample of what was going on.” To one former member of the prohibition enforcement forces, Edward J. Brennan, special agent until recently, when he resigned, Mr. Van Nuys paid a high tribute. "Mr. Brennan has done fine work and has been a high grade, valuable man,'* he said. DOUBTS SINCERITY OF CONGRESS ITSELF. "It strikes me that Congress itself is not conscientious and sincere," ho added. “Let's either appropriate the money necessary to enforce this prohibition law and then enforce it or drop it. It has been said time and again that no rich man who wanted a drink has been forced to go without one since the State went dry. The law has affected the poor mau far more than any one else.” "There has been a feeling around this building for some time,” Judge Anderson interjected, “that the attempts made to enforce the law were undertaken so as to make the law obnoxious. But what excuse hare State officials for this condition?” "If this law had been enforced as It should,” Mr. Van Nuys answered, “In place of these defendants we would have State officials here as defendants right now.” Edward J. Brennan then arose and told the court that when he had been investigating statements made by Daniel Melloy, former constable in a justice of the peace court at Gary, to the effect that city officials of Gary were in on a conspiracy to sell liquor seized in raids and split the proceeds among themselves, that he had been handicapped at every turn by supporters of these officials. "We were told," he said, “that when a Federal man came around they were to keep their mouths shut and they would be taken care of.” The statements were made during the consideration of the disposition of the cases of twenty-one defendants, for the most part residents of South Bend, Gary and Chicago, who had been found guilty by a jury or admitted their guilt to charges of conspiracy to violate the liquor laws. JAILED FOR FAILFRE TO REMEMBER TESTIMONY. Before Mr. Van Nuys made his statement, Alfred Eisner, a witness found himself in the Marion County jail on order of Judge Anderson for failure to "remember” testimony given by him before the Federal grand jury last January. Eisner, who displayed a fine “forgettery" when he was on the stand last week, was ordered hack by the court today. When asked as to whether or not he had testified before the grand jury that (Continued on Page Two.)

A Liberal Proposition is the way one reader of The Daily Times refers to the Travel Accident policies issued to subscribers. ROY H. INGRAM 213 South State Street says he can see no reason 1 why every one should not take t’dvantage of this insurance service, which costs less than ONE CENT A WEEK. Referring to the Indiana Daily Times he says: “I will go farther and say the Times is the ouly evening paper In Indianapolis I take the time to read.” If you are not getting The Daily Times, call Main 3500 and ask to have it delivered.