Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 186, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 December 1921 — Page 8

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EASTERN ROADS PLACE FIGURES BEFORE I. C. C. Financial Condition and Outlook Representations Made. RATE REVISION IN VIEW WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.—Eastern railroads laid bare their financial condition and the outlook for the immediate future today when the Interstate Commerce Commission started a detailed examination of all the railroad finances for the country. The figures presented by the Eastern carriers will proride the foundation for the contention by all of the railroads later that rate revisions and reductions can be made, in justice to them, only in the event that there 13 a corresponding reduction in wages and In other operating expenses. SAY WAGE CCT ESSENTIAL TO REDUCTION IN RATES. The railroad spokesmen have Intimated that they are favorable to rate reductions but only In the event that wages and other operating expenses are reduced at the same time. The keynote of the attack of the carriers on the wage structure was sounded by Howard Elliott, chairman of the board of the Northern Pacific Railroad. He asserted that “a 6ound policy w‘*h the labor leaders would seem to that deflation must come and allow lower wage scales on the railroads, in the mines, in the building trades, all of which means greater employment of men and a lower unit price on many articles and commodities used by all. thus reducing the cost of living and helping to break the present endless chain of expense." B. ft O. OFFICIAL SEES NO ASSURANCE OK CHANGE. Due to a decline in traffic, railroads of the Fnlted States will experience a decrease in revenue during the present month, E. E. Shriver, 'vice president of the Baltimore A Ohio, to’.d the commission. The downward movement in traffic, Shriver said, gave indications of being only temporary, but the railroads have no assurances that their financial problems thi3 winter will not be similar to those of last year. The increases in wages paid to the employes in the last three years, amounting to $2,250,000,000, is to be a point or attack.

SAYS ARBUCKLE SCANDAL SHOWS CLEANUP NEED Mrs. David Ross of Photoplay Indorsers Gives Women Talk. The Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle case as a factor in cleaning up morals in the moving picture industry was stressed by Mrs. Ross of the Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays In her talk at the luncheon meeting of the executive board of the May Wright Sewall Council of Women, in the Board of Trade building yesterday. Mrs. Ross said the affair had convinced moving picture magnates that public opinion demands morality among its screen favorites, and that scandal has an instant waning effect on their popularity. She said that for the first time a clause has been inserted in contracts relative to the moral life as well as the physical condition of the player. TELLS WHAT BOARD HAS ACCOMPLISHED. She spoke of the v '-k that the indorsers have accompli.-i.ed in the city and declared the women now have the heartiest cooperation of the movie exhibitors in their efforts to promote the showing of clean films. Mrs, Felix T. McWhirter spoke oa “Fire Prevention,” saying that the aid of every woman's organization in the city bad been asked in helping in the campaign. Mrs. T. C. Day spoke of the Pum-Blta-Panabar school for girls In Poona, India, founded by a young Indian girl aided by Mrs. May Wright Sewall. The school Is a rescue home for the little uneducated, unprotected Indian girls. There are 1,500 girls to graduate this spring. CONTRIBUTE TOWARD SEWALL MEMORIAL. The organization voted to contribute to the fund for memorial lights for the Herron Art Institute, to be given in honor of Mrs. SewalL A number of reports and brief talks were made by out of-town members. Mrs. T. J. Louden of Bloomington told of the work that the council has been doing in that city. She said the organization had taken an active part in the municipal problems of the town with good results. She also stated that the council had pledged SI,OOO toward the new university building. Mrs. W. A. Denny of Anderson said that the teaching of citizenship was the principal work of her council; Mrs. Howard Gray of Huntington announced that the Huntington council iil maintaining a community nurse; Mrs. Nora T. Gause of Kokomo said that her council had been aiding in the municipal work to preserve the birds and animals, cooperating with the city administration, and Mrs. Rose Sutton of Ft. Wayne said the big work of the Ft. Wayne council was the school for foreigners to teach cooking and housework. TWO ORGANIZATIONS ADMITTED. The Little Theater Society of Indianapolis, with Mrs. W. O. Bates as president, and the Indiana Federation of Patriotic society allied with the G. A. R., representing 12,000 women, with Mrs. Edna Pauley ns president, were admitted to membership. Mrs. Allan X. Fleming, president of the Indianapolis local council, suggested that the council adopt a pin and a committee to look after the matter will be appointed by Mrs. Samuel Artman, president. Out of town members present included Mrs. S. L. Van Patten and Mrs. Denny of Anderson, Mrs. J. E. Henry and Mrs. Louden of Bloomington, Miss Sutton of Ft. Wayne, and Mrs. F. M. Caylor of Not let -ille. The state meeting of the council Is to be held April 6 and T in the Assembly Room of the Claypool Hotel. WHY COUGH AND COUGH AND COUGH? ARE you going to let it stick and become a chronic condition? Os course not! Not when you know you have a preparation like Dr. Bell’s Pine-Tar-Honey to loosen it up end so allow Nature to rid you of it. This preparation is second to none for its soothing, relieving effects. j Coughs, colds and bronchitis, quickly relieved by Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. Keepiton hand. All druggists. 30c. Dr.Beii’^g§ Kne-Tor-Honey^f JbrCoughsjandCoiaa

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Changes Made in Baptist Pastorates A call was extended to the Rev. Joseph Belcher, former pastor of the Southern Avenue Baptist Church, to become the pastor of Temple Baptist Church, at a meeting of the latter organization last evening. A constitution was also adopted. The Rev. Leroy James of Brownstown began his work as pastor of the Southern Baptist Church last Sunday. He was welcomed by a large congregation and added seven new members to his church during the day. Rev. Mr. James is a graduate of the Southern Baptist Seminary. The Emmanuel Baptist Church. of which the Rev. Wesley P. Pearce is pastor. has organized a department of era-

Christmas Coke Sale In view of the slow movement of all kinds of fuel and in the hope of extending the use of coke in Indianapolis, we have made The Most Drastic Cut Ever Made in Fuel Prices This puts the price of our By-Product Coke very much below the cost of the coal which we put into it. We do not know how long we can continue this special price, but while it lasts it gives the people of Indianapolis The Greatest Fuel Value Ever Offered Anywhere By-Product Coke is now offered by all leading dealers at less than two-thirds the price of Anthracite Coal, aiul it is fully equal to the best grades of Anthracite Coal in fuel efficiency and is superior to most of them. By-Product Coke is now offered by all leading dealers at a lower price than Pocahontas Goal and it has fully one-third higher fuel efficiency than the best Pocahontas Coal. DEMAND which is exceptionally low in ash and impurities and high in fixed carbon which is the real fuel in any coal or coke. CITIZENS GAS CO.

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ployment, which has already rendered service to the parish, nnd expects to aid in finding employment for men who are out of work. Closer Cooperation of Courts Proposed WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—A conference between all Federal district attorneys and all State and county prosecuting attorneys will be held at Columbus. Ohio, to determine upon a plan of greater cooperation in law enforcement if Attorney General Price of Ohio acts upon a suggestion made to him by Attorney General Daugherty, It was announced today. Attorney General Daugherty is writing to attorney generals throughout the country to urge holding the meeting.

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Senate Bill Urges Soviet Recognition WASHINGTON, Dec. 15. President Harding would he authorized to take im mediate steps for the recognition of tho Russian soviet government by the United States, and a complete restoration of "friendly International and commercial relationships" between the American and Russian peoples, by a Joint resolution offered In the Senate today by Senator France, Republican, Maryland. Would Not Modify Decree on Packers WASHINGTON. Dec. 15. —The Federal Trade Commission believes the packers consent decree should not be modified.

(Nelson Gaskill, chairman of the body, today told the committee selected by the attorney general to hear evidence on the 1 proposal to modify the decree. 1 Every reason which originally existed for making the decree against the “big five” packers now operates to oppose modification, he said. Under the decree packers are restricted from doing business in products not related to meat dealing.

Gifts that Endure THE joy of music in the home is without bound. Music is the soul of the home, the step to higher thoughts and nobler ambitions. Christmas time is a most appropriate time to give expression to these thoughts in the form of rv fine musical gifts from Carlin’s. You Know Their Quality By the Name They Bear Cornets ............ $27.50 up Saxophones......... $80.00 up Trombones ...........$24.50 up Chapelain Flutes .... $15.00 up Violins, from world famous P enß * ve instruments.’. - $6.75 up —Guitars ...... .$7.00 up Banjos .........$12.00 up * useful gift....... 600 and SI.OO \J y.) JuHj Ilia'S. £/ J au-otcgjASl'* Music Bags ....>. .$1.50 to $12.00 INDIANA'S MOST COMPLETE MUSIC STORE f| \

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