Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 192, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1921 — Page 1

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BRIAND KNOWS HOW AMERICA VIEWS EUROPE French Premier Can Tell Lloyd George Inside Stuff. U. S. WOULD HELP Fears France Will Collapse if Germany Does. Special to Indiana Daily Times and Philadelphia public Ledger. By COL. EDWARD M. HOUSfc. PHILADELPHIA, Dc. 22—Aristide Briand was not in the United States long, but while here he justified the estimate his friends have of his mental equipment. We have had many of his compatriots with us in the past, men distinguished in statecraft and affairs, but Briand is the first to sense American thought and* feeling as they relate to Europe. It takes something more than sheer ability to understand properly the psychology of an alien race. What Briand seems to have learned in the few busy weeks he was here was that we are a peace-loving generous people, but badly Informed as to foreign affairs and not at aU inclined to become International philanthropists on the grandiose scale Europeans have in mind. Therefore, it Is said that this subtleminded statesman has taken himself to London to confer with his no less agile-minded colleague, Lloyd George, to plan ways and means by which Europe mav save herself This Is as it should be, and the pity of It is that it was not undertaken sooner. When the Versailles peace treaty was being made, few of the makers realized the condition in which Europe had been left by the war. The predominating thought was to gather in the spoils of (Continued on rage Thirteen.)

‘FOOTBALL’ TAX SYSTEM WRONG, SAYS ASSESSOR Speaker Maintains High Rates Result From Low Valuations. State taxes should not be used as a political “foottratr 1 as they have been In the past and probably will be used in the future. W. D. Cox, assessor of Parke County, told the twenty-sixth annual convention of assessors, which adjourned today, following a three-day session In the Statehouse. Low valuations, according to Mr. Cox, are the cause of the present high taxes. When the property of the States is valued at its true cash value, he said, the taxes are lower, because it does not necessitate su.-h a large levy to raise the ■ mount of money needed by the Stale. -Farm lands and cattle are now being valued at their true cash values, but these valuations are too high, because the owners can not realize their taxable valuation at a sale,” Mr. Cox paid. -It is very essential that rigid economy be practiced by both our State and National Government, because if the taxes are not reduced people will sell their real estate and taxable property and invest their money in non - taxable securities. Those 6 and 7 per cent securities which are taxable should be assessed at their full face value." W. H. Wenger, engineer for the State tax commission, urged that the assessors and tax commissioners teach the taxpayers the difference between real and personal property. "Next year we will have before us the valuation of real estate," he said. It will tie necessary for us t* be very careful, because some people will class everything possible as personal property. Then, when we value personal property the next year, they will class the property which last year they said was personal property as improvements, thus avoiding having their property on the tax duplicates." RELIEF BILL IS CAUSE OF FIGHT TO AID SOLDIERS Senator Ashurst Threatens to Invade States When $20,000,COO Bill Is Passed, WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Congress completes its program of Russian relief today by passing the bill which appropriates $20,000,000 for purchase of grain and other food supplies for Russia's starving millions. The bill now goes to the White House where President Harding is expected to sign it without delay. Warning that he would “invade the districts or States of certain members of Congress and attack their records in speeches unless they changed their ways,’’ was given in the Senate by Senator Ashurst, Democrat, Arizona. Ashurst delivered a bitter attack ou the action of the House in striking from the Russian relief bill two riders, one appropriating $500,000 for the hospitalization of former service men in the Southwest and the other appropriating SIOO,OOO for the relief of unemployed in the United States. Both items had been put in the bill by Ashurst.

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Judge Thought He’d Made a Great Discovery —Then Somebody Spoiled it All

Theresa U'gninovich's emphatic statement today that she is in favor of r rohibltion almost won back her automobile, seized as a booze carrier, in Federal Court. Her*ieclaration came while Judge Anderson was questioning Theresa Ugninovieh, 13 North Blackford street, who insisted the automobile seized from Blugo Miiich while he was transporting liquor belonged to her and had been used for illegal purposes by Miiich without her knowledge. "Are you in favor of prohibition?” Judge Anderson asked her. "Yes, sir, I am," was the unhesitating response. With a great show of astonishment. Judge Anderson turned to Frederick Van Nuys, U'nited States district attorney, saying: “Make a note ofthis, Mr. District Attorney. We have at last found a person who is in favor of prohibition." George Winkler. Federal prohibition agent, utterly ruined the story, however, by telling the court the car in question had ben used by Miiich for two months in bootlegging operations, and that whisky has been found in the borne of Theresa Ugnlnivich, a facte which she reluctantly admitted. "Well Theresa, you don't get your car back,” Judge Anderson told her, "but ytfu almost put one over on me." Memories of the Noah Ark days of transportation were recalled when Judge Anderson ordered the sale of a horse and

WAVE FAILS TO LIVE UP TO ALL ITS PUBLICITY Christmas Weather Held in Abeyance by Bureau Chiefs. Deep and dark mystery surrounds the Christmas weather department of the United States Weather Bureau, and whatever it is that J. H. Armlngton, meteorologist, has m store for Indianapolis for Sunday, is being under lock and key. Mr. Arniiugton insists that it is yet to early to make any Christmas predictions in view of the rapidly changing weather conditions existing throughout the entire country. The highly advertised cold wave which was to have descended upon Indiana last night and chase the mercury down to its dug out at the bottom of the thermometer failed to live up to its advance publicity, and the lowest mark recorded was 21 degrees above zero. From that point it started back up the tube and there is every indication that in another twentyfour hours quite moderate weather will prevail. In the meantime there may be a little rain or possibly snow by way of variety. The cold wave which was headed straight for Indiana changed Its line of march at the last minute swung a little north and passed eastward, where it is piaying havoc along the Atlantic coast. Another high pressure area is making itself manifest around Edmonton and Calgary, Canada, Mr. Armington said today, and in this far off neighborhood all kinds of cold waves are chasing each other around. Whether or not this area wili spread eastward and southward and include Indiana in its tour will not be known for a day or so. Today, which is the first day of winter, also has the distinction of being the shortest day of the year. The sun rose at 7:04 o’clock this morning and will set at 4:23 this afternoon. Beginn'ng tomorrow the days will become a little longer each day and within a month the change in the amount of available daylight will be decidedly apparent. WINTER HITS NEW YORK. NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The first cold wave of the season struck New York today. The temperature dropped to 8 above zero and a fifty-mile gale swept in from the sea. City lodging houses and free missions reported full houses. 16 BELOW IN NEW ENGLAND. BOSTON, Dec. 22.—The coldest temperature reported today in the New England areas was 16 degrees below zero at Greenville, Maine. BIG MOOSE LEABS AGAIN. UTICA, N. Y., Dee. 22.—Eighteen below zero was reported from Big Moose today. Utica thermometers registered 8 below, the record so far this season. SYRACUSE ALSO SHIVERS. SYRACUSE, N. Y., Dec. 22.—Street thermometers register ?d from 2 to 9 degrees below here tod &j.

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buggy which had been taken front John I’ogdon while carrying liquor. There have been hundreds of automobiles in Federal Court, but this is the first time a horse and buggy have broken into the records. Fourteen automobiles were ordered sold by Judge Anderson at the first session of court, belonging to the following persons : Wiilicm ,T. Janislewski and Joseph A. Popiel, Detroit: George M. Davis, Clarksburg; Waiter Kaijanin, Gary; Joe Wolf, Vincennes; Charles 11. Byrd, Lafayette; Frank I’eacock, Indianapolis; I.ige Carpenter, Indianapolis; Frank Lawrence, Terre Haute; Cash Campbell ami Frank Mii.er, Carmel; George Hosier, South Bend; Clarence Cissell, # Indianapolis; John E. Janes, Mneomz, 111. DAUGHERTY TO OPEN QUERY ON PRICES OF FOOD Quiz Goes Into Clot hint? and Fuel—‘Public Robbed/ Says Attorney General. WASHINGTON, Dec 22.-A Nationwide investigation of both wholesale and retail prices of foodstuffs of all kinds, shoes, clothing ant! fuel was ordered today by Attorney General Daugherty. Daugherty stated this is the beginning of a concerted effort to bring down retail prices. Schedules for retail prices, Daugherty announced, are to be prepared showing what the consumer is compelled to pay for foodstuffs, including groceries and meats, as well as clothing and fuel. The Department of Justice will seek evidence which can be used to break up existing unlawful combinations, maintained for the primary purpose of controlling territory in distribution of necessities and of fixing prices in such a manner as to destroy competition, Daugherty explained. “The public has been robbed long enough in an organized way," said Daugherty. "The profits now made by grocers and other retailers in articles most needed by the public are unconscionable. There is no justification for the. prices now charged on a wide range of foods and housewives’ necessities. “There is no possible excuse for a consumer being charged $1.25 for a sirloin steak weighing possibly three ounces." Daugherty said the Department of Justice wants before it complete information showing the variations in retail prices.

HILL CHILDREN DENY WRANGLE Heirs of Railroad Builder File Rival Petitions for Administrator. MINNEAPOLIS,. Minn.. Dec. 22.—Dissension among the children of the late Mrs. James J. Hill, who died a month ago leaving an estate estimated ."it $18,000,000, was denied today by E. C. Lindley, son-in-law of the former empire builder, notwithstanding two rival petitions for letters of administration have been filed. Mrs. Samuel Hill of Seattle Is the only one of the heirs who has not expressed an attitude in the apparent controversy, which came to a head yesterday when Louis W. Hill filed a petition, asking the court to name him administrator. The other seven sons and daughters had signed a petition asking that the Northwestern Trust Company be made administrator. Ownership of North Oaks, the milliondoliar Hill farm, secretly deeded to Louis W. Hill by his mother several months ago, is a point of issue. Harvey Church May Know Fate Tonight CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—Harvey Church, charged with the brutal murder of Carl Ausmiis and B J. Daugherty, Packard Motor Company salesmen, will know his, fate tonight. The jury that heard the case will start deliberation late today, according to instructions from Judge Caverly.

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PACT MUDDLE CONTINUES TO GROW WORSE Republican Senators Say Meaning Must Be Explicit. ASK RESERVATION Declare U. S. Mustn’t Be Bound to Aid Japanese. By J. BART CAMPBELL. WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Bewildered by the conflicting interpretations placed on the four-power Pa- | eifle treaty’by President Harding and Secretary Hughes, Republican Senators who were at first inclined to accept the pact without question, continued to demand today that It be clarified textually, or with reservations, so that there may be no further dispute as to just what it does mean. Following the leadership of Senator McNary, Republican, Oregon, several Republican Senators representing other Pacific const or Western .States, declared they would be unwilling to support the .treaty unless a reservation were attached Ito it which would clearly and unmlsI takably stipulate that the United States I was not going to go to the aid of Japan I if she were threatened with armed ag- ' gresslon. OPPOSE r. S. AID I IN JAPAN’S W A It. j “Suppose Germany, Russia, China, ! should five, ten or fifteen yeurs from now, suddenly form an armed alliance and i attack Japan, would the United States bo ! expected to send her soldiers, sailors and 'marines to help fight Japan's battles?’’ McNary inquired. "Not if 1 have anyj thing to say about it. The treaty as it stands now, cm be Interpreted in any way to mean such a thing, or to mean that we are to help preserve the political and territorial integrity of Japan herself. Then I think a reservation should be adopted by the Senate to the effect that we do not so interpret the treaty. The mix-up over the question of how far the treaty Involves the United States with Japan has stirred the Senate more deeply than anything that has- developed from the armament conference, since Mr. Hughes submitted his original 5-5 3 naval ratio proposal on the opening day. IRRECONCILABLE RANKS INCREASE. The "irreconcilables” are no longer the only Senators opposing the treaty in its present form. Their demand that the treaty be rewritten or "killed” Is being j reflected by some of those who were I classed ns "mild reservationlsts” in the , League of Nations fight, j Democratic Senators who still reflect I the League of Nations views of former i President Wilson, are sitting back and | quietly enjoying the new situation that i has developed on the Republican side. , They are inquiring If President Harding | is to undergo the same painful experi- ! once with regard to reservations that .Mr Wilson did. The situation has been further eompllj cated by the insistence of Senator King. > Democrat, of Utah, who is conferring frequently in an advisory capacity with j the Japanese delegates to the conference, : that unless the American Government ! officially recognizes the treaty ns binding I the United States to assist Japan in every way to protect herself from possible enemies that the treaty will be unacceptable to Japan.

BLOOD STAINS GIVE POLICE ATTACK CLEW Former Hospital Employe Is Held on Assault Charge. Following a mysterious attack early today Nelson Shaw, night fireman at the Robert W. Long Hospital, is in a so rious condition, nnd William Sloan, 1016 West North street, is under arrest. Shaw was on his way to get some packing near t. switchboard in the basement of the hospital at 1:30 a. tn. when a man stepped from behind a door and slugged him over the head with what the police say was a "blackjack.” Shaw yelled as he was struck and his assailant ran. The police found the assailant entered the building by breaking the glass from a basement window. Blood near the window indicated that tbo man had cut hts hand. Rhaw told the police he recently had trouble with Sloan, who formerly was a day fireman at the Long Hospital. Sloan, who was discharged a week ago, was found at home In bed. When they found splotches of blood on the bed, the police arrested him on a charge of assault and battery with Intent to kill. Sloan denied he attacked Shaw. College Burns ROANOKE, Va.. Dec. 22.—Elizabeth College, located at Salem, four miles from here, was destroyed by tire early this morning. All the students were away for the holiday. The fire is believed to have been of Incendiary origin. f

U. S. Prevents Failures by Advances to Farmers Relief to Agriculture Totals $133,500,000, War Finance Corporation Announces.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—Government financial relief for American agriculture totals $133,547,215 and the Government’s advances have prevented a crisis in the farm districts, the War Finance Corporation today reported to Congress. Under the new powers given the corpora lon by Congress to assist domestic agriculture, the farmers have beeu l .-netitted to the extent of $82,200.000. In this total, three groups participated principally. They were: Grata,

He Can’t Smoke Nor . Drink; Wife Says He’s Cruel CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—Ephraim nenry Atwood, who would lose $130,000 if he took a puff from a cigarette or a drink of liquor, according to the will of the flute Attorney Fred H. Atwood, was made the defendant In a divorce suit today. In spite of his abstinence his wife charges he is very cruel. On one occasion, she alleges, he threw her pet dog violently against her face. She says he was capable of earning SO,OOO a year if he was disposed to work, but, she adds, he is a prohibition officer FAIL TO AGREE ON COUNTY JOBS’ DISTRIBUTION Two Holdover Commissioners in Deadlock Over Certain Appointments. ATTORNEYSHIP PUZZLE The inability of County Commissioners Carlin Shank and Harry Tutewtler to agree upon certain appointments for next year has delayed the official announcement of appointees which was expected today. Mr. Shank definitely announced that Dr. B. B. Pettljohn, the present Jail physician, would be reappointed, and that Dr. J. E. McGauhey, who Is the present physician in charge at Julietta, would be reappointed. Commissioner Shank favors the appointment of Mason B. Light as secretary of the county board of health commissioners, which is now held by Dr. W. E. George, father of Commissioner Lewis W. George, whose term as commissioner expires the first of the year. Mr. Shank announced that Dr. Fred Mayer will be appointed doctor at the Door Farm as the present physician. Dr. K. B. Coble has been appointed to a city hospital position by Mayor-Elect Shank, rot STY ATTORNEYS 111 I’ BIGGEST I’OLITICAL JOB. The biggest political Job to be passed around by the commissioners is that of county attorney which pays $3,000 a year. Harry C. Hendrickson, the present county attorney, is also the Republican county chairman and was put Into that position last year by the Jevrett-Lemcke faction, Mr. Hendrickson as county chairman holds the a lvantnge of having the power to select the Republican member of the hoard of election commlslners for the ■primary. The right sort of an appoint ment for election commissioners of course is desired by the different Republican factions at the primary. Mr. Hendrickson and W. N. Harding are mentioned among ' those being considered. It is understood that the Coffin-Dodson crowd have suggested John C. Ruckeisba’us hut It Is also rumored that Commissioner Shank will not consider the "suggestion.” There is also gossip that Mr Tntewiler looks with favor upon Merle N. A Walker for the county attorney appo’ntoient, but this has not passed the sossip stage as yet. CUSTODIAN FOR COURTHOUSE NOT NAMED. It is understood, that the county com mlssioners, meaning Mr. Tutewiier and Rhank. are deadlocked on the appointment of a ousted an for the courthouse. Mr. Sl.ank Is for Benjamin S. Pierce, the present custodian, but Mr. Tutewiier is said to look with favor upon William Gnrrabrant, former manager of the Morion Club. Mr. Shank admits that there is no agreement as yet on the custodian appointment. There will be no change In the various institutional heads, Mr. Shank announced, as ho considers all appointments for a four year term. There will he some slight changes in the staff of courthouse Janitors nnd Mr. Tutewiier. it Is understood, insists upon certain changes among the county road superintendents. Commissioner George is taking no hand in the appointments as ho goes out of office within a few days. The apparent deadlock on certain appointments may not bo broken until Albert Hoffman, county commissioner-elect, who succeeds Mr. George, takes his office on Jan 2. IDs vote may decide certain important appointments.

48 TAKEN OFF MAROONED SHIP Penned Aboard All Night After Vessel Grounds During Gale. ! BALTIMORE. Md., Dec. 22.—After baling marooned all night, forty-eight pns--1 sengers aboard the steamer Cambridge of the Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railroad Cos., which went aground half a mile from Cambridge, Md.. during a | fifty-mile northwest gale that swept Chesapeake Bay and tributaries lust j night, were taken off by vessels that | went to the assistance of the stranded | bay liner today. j The Cambridge was on her regular trip j from Baltimore to Claiborne when the j mishap occurred. Beside the passengers | the Cambridge carried a crew of thirtytwo and a heavy cargo of freight. Efforts will be made to refloat the Cambridge as soon as conditions permit. President Extends War Claim Period WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.—President Harding today signed a bill extending from Jan. 2, 1922, to Jan. 2, 1923. the time in which claims growing out of the war may be filed with the Alien Property Custodian.

$15,000,000; cotton, $22,000,000; livestock, $12,000,000. Congress was told that the Government’s farm credit policy has gone far toward restoring confidence w’here confidence was lacking, and of reopening credit or trade channels for interests that were facing bankruptcy in the sudden price tumbles many months ago. The Government’s credit policy with respect to the farmers has extended benefits to other industries than those sharing the loans directly, the corporation said.

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WORLDPARLEY WILL DISCUSS EUROPE’S FIX Business Men to Aid in Solving Problem of Finance. DENY AGREEMENT Britain Blocks Plan to Appoint German Receiver. LONDON, Dec. 22—The greatest concerted movement since the war to restore normal and stable economic conditions in Europe will be undertaken shortly after the first ’of the year. The Inter-allied supreme council will meet at Cannes the first week in January to discuss industrial and financial conditions. A general European conference, to which neutrals will be invited, will follow. It is probable both Germany and Russia will participate, as well as the United States. The meeting will bo modeled after the Washington conference. BUSINESS MEN TO BE CALLED IN. For the first time since the treaty of Versailles was drawn up, business men will be called in ofielally to discuss reparations and help to solve the grave problem which hangs over Europe. Premier Lloyd George tomorrow will lay before the leaders of British finance and industry the problems which he has discussed with M. Briand. The French premier will do the same in Parjs next week. It was learned that throughout the conversation, M. Briand urged a receivership for Germany, but it was blocked by Great Britain. "The British experts would not recommend interference with or control of the German administration in Berlin,” said the French Premier. “They did agree, however, that tha allies might control German exports and that the German administration at Berlin might be tightened by an allied commission which would sit In that city to watch government affairs in the event of a moratorium. CONFERENCE IS SUCCESSFUL. "My conversations with Premier Lloyd George were both agreeable and frank. We reached an agreement which will form the basis of discussions at the supreme council meeting at Cannes in the first week in January. "Reports that wo agreed on united three-party action by England, France and Germany are untrue.” An official statement was issued at the British Premier's official residence, saying that the Anglo-French officials had agreed that German reparations could not be separated from the general question of the restoration of Europe. The recommendations drawn up by the British nnd French industrial and financial magnates will be laid before the Supreme Council in concrete form when the meeting opens at Cannes.

Jewett, Aided by City \ Officers, to Throw Party Mayor Entertains Newsboys of Indianapolis —Recreation Heads Aid in Pageant .

Plans for Mayor Charles W. Jewett’s annual party for downtown newsboys, to bo held In the rotunda of the city hall at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, were completed today by the city recreation department. I’Ue l.oys will gather at the building of the Indianapolis Star at 9:30 o’clock. Led by the Daily Times Drum Corps and the Boy Scouts’ Band, they will parade through downtown streets to the city hall, whero the mayor will await them. I'. O. Belzer, snout executive, will lead the scout band. Police will form an advance escort. MAGIC STUNTS FOR YOUNGSTERS. The Orloff trio will open the program. Miss Barbara McCarthy will sing and Horace Golden, headliner at Keith’s this week, will perform several pieces of magic by courtesy of Roltare Eggleston, manager of Keith's. This will be followed bv a surprise which R. Walter Jarvis, director of recreation, is arranging. The feature of the party will be a Christmas pageant, ‘‘The Heart of a Christmas Tree." Miss Verdi Miller is the soloist. Solo dangers will be Misses Veryle Holt, Helen Ledig, Elizabeth Saere, Helen Befiell and Martha Doris Michaelis, supported by children from the Greer street and Brightwood community centers and the chorus from the city Recreation School at Lauter Memorial. SANTA CLAUS TO GIVE CANDY. Santa Claus will distribute candy and tokens from the mayor to the newsies. Other features of the yiunicipal observance of Christmas will be the community celebrations on Christmas Eve around trees placed in thirteen different neighborhoods by the park department.

Americans Will Spend Yuletide With Home Folk CHICAGO, Dec. 22.—America will spend Christmas at home. Railroads of the country are handling the greatest home-going crowds in history. Holiday rates wont into effect for the first time in years. Officials reported all offices jammed with folks going home for short visits around the family Christmas tree. “Stimulation in holiday passenger business Is the greatest we’ve had!'” declared C. A. Cairns, passenger traffic manager of the Chicago ,v Northwestern. Agents of other transcontinental lines reported similar increases.

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HENRY WATTERSON, OUTSTANDING FIGURE IN JOURNALISM, DEAD

COL. HENRY WATTERSON.

HONEYMOON OF FIFTY-SIX YEARS ENDED BY PEATH W'atterson’s Domestic Life Marked by Unusual Tenderness and Affection. LOUISVILLE, Ky„ Dec. 22.—The death of Colonel Henry Watterson interrupts one of the most beautiful romances of American history—a fifty-six-year honeymoon. It was the year after the Civil War, 1805, that Colonel Watterson won the hand of Miss Rebecca Ewing, a reigning belle of Nashville, Tenn., and on Tuesday of this week they celebrated the fifty-sixth anniversary of that event. It is no secret in Louisville that Colonej Watterson with his brilliancy and great mentality, was like a child in his loving dependence upon his sweetheart, for sweetheart she always was to him. Through half a century of public life which took them to all the capitals of the world, Mrs. Watterson was always with the Colonel. He could scarcely get along without her, even for a few days at a time. In years gone by, when Coli oriel Watterson was winning his fame, lie I often iuduiged freely in the cup that j cheers and had a weakness for a friendly [ game of poker, but wherever he might be, ! If he recognized signs of falling under the influence of either the cup or the game, he always sent for his “Rebecca.” and she always came. When he went on lecture tours in the earlier years he world not hesitate to telegraph for her j and she never failed him. ~~ The rearing of five children never !n----terferred with this married love affair. Their golden welding, celebrated six years ago, was one of the most memorable events in the annals of American married life. A touching fact, illustrating Colonel Watterson's great dependence upon Mrs. Watterson. especially In his later years, is revealed in the remark of one of their clearest friends; "I am so glad he went first-lie would have been abjectly, pitifully miserable without her."

The various neighborhoods and several organizations are arranging the programs at these places. The trees will be located in Fountain' v Square, King avenue and Michigan street, at school No. 17, Brightwood, Irvington, 2600 block in North New Jersey street, Tomlinson hall, city hall. University Square, Spades Park library, Immigrants’ Aid, school No. 26, aud Riley Park. Carolers from the city recreation school will sing in public buildings downtown and at the community celebrations Christmas eve. The advent of Christmas day will be heralded' early in the morning by twelve brass quartettes which will travel over the city in automobiles. The recreation department will give its annual party for the children from the community centers at the Lauter Memorial Monday evening.

ANOTHER QUITS HEALTH BOARD Dr. H. E. Gabe Times Resignation With Beginning of Shank Regime. Resignation of another member of the board of public health, whom Mayorelect Samuel Lewis Shank had announced he intended to supplant after Jan. 2, was received today by Mayor Charles W. Jewett. Dr. H. E. Gabe tendered a request that he be relieved of his duties at noon, Jan. 2, with a personal letter of thanks for the mayor's cooperation. Dr. W. D. Gatch, another member, also sent the mayor an expression of good will. It is understood he intends to resign before Jan. 2. Dr. Orvall Smiley, a third member, gave the mayor his resignation a few days ago. J. D. Garrett is the other member. He has not announced his intentions. “I write to thank you for your unfailing and unstinted support during my four years on your board of health,” said Dr. Gateh’s letter. “Unless the people of the city and State have lost all appreciation of hopest and efficient public service, it is my belief that your future career will be a bright one.” With his letter of resignation Dr. Gabe wrote: “Permit me to say that it has been a pleasure to serve under you. Your board certainly has been given a free hand and never have we been subjected to political pressure or even suggestion. We wish you to know that we have not beeu unmindful of this fact, n<A are we ungrateful.”

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Famous Editor Stricken at Jacksonville, Fla. ILLNESS IS BRIEF Members of Family at Bedside When End Comes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 22. Colonel Henry Watterson, an outstanding figure in American journalism for the last hal£ century, died today. An illness of less than twenty-four hours caused the death of the great Louisville editor in a hotel here at 6:50 a. m. Watterson, one of the most brilliant editorial writers in the history of the country, suddenly developed an acute case of bronchial-pneumonia Wednesday. For some months the aged editor’s heart had appeared .to his physicians to be weakening, although he seemed In the best of spirits. The weakened heart and Watterson’s age, 81, made it Impossible for him to withstand the atack and his physicians said heart disease was the direct cause of death. TELLS WIFE AS DEATH NEARS.

Colonel Watterson was conscious until about a half hour before his death. Then he quietly summoned his wife and told her he believed the end was near. Shortly afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness. At the Colonel's bedside when death came were the widow, his son, Henry Watterson, Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. William A. Miller. Death came peacefully. On Tuesday “Marse Henry” was In excellent spirits nnd seemed to be enjoying good health.- He and his family had made elaborate preparations for Christmas festivities. STRICKEN WITH ILLNESS WEDNESDAY MORNING. Shortly after breakfast Wednesday while seated in a chair, Colonel Matterson became suddenly ill. Traces of heart: trouble were apparent. Dr. James BPasco, his physician, ordered him to his bed in the Seminole Hotel. He had contracted a slight cold the day before which rapidly developed Into bronchial pneumonia and affected his heart. At times during his brief illness, Colonel Watterson would lapse into a semi-comatose state, but quickly rallied each time until after midnight last night when it was apparent h§ was , growing weaker. ' 1 ■ ■ Members of the family were summoned and just before lapsing into his final unconsciousness. Colonel Watterson ’alked a few minutes with them. "Marse Henry” loved Florida and had spent nearly every winter here for the last few years. Accompanied by his wife, son and daughter and her two younger children, Kent and Milbrey Miller, Colonel Watterson arrived here three weeks ago, direct from his home, and had planned to spend the winter here. He was the grandfather of Henry Watterson, third, a member of the Canadian artillery, who was killed In action in France, Sept. 27, 1018. BODY TO BE HELD IN FLORIDA UNTIL .APRIL, Mrs. Watterson was prostrated with grief over the sudden death of her husband and said it would be impossible for her to leave Florida this winter. The body of Colonel Watterson will be placed in a vault here until next April, when it will be taken to Cave Hill cemetery, Louisville, for burial. Col. Henry Watterson was one of the last of the picturesque journalists of the old school. He was a writer whoso opinion carried tremendous weight and his editorials were widely copied. He studied music early in life, but an accident to one of his thumbs stopped his progress in that direction and he began his writing career. He served with the Confederate army throughout the Civil War. At the close of the Civil War, Watterson revived an old newspaper .at Nashville. Three years later he went to Louisville and soon became the editor of the Louisville CourierJournal, with which pub’ication he remained affiliated the res’ of his life. Colonel Watterson was a vigorous supporter of the allies when the World War started in 1914. So scathing were some of his attacks on Germans that he was denounced in some quarters, but he stuck firmly by his guns. Colonel Watterson also was an opponent of the League of Nations. He served one term in Congress and later was often urged to run for high offices, but steadfastly refused, although he was active in politics. He did not support Bryan in 1896. but in 1908 he was one of the commoner's warmest champion*.

HENRY WATTERSON

Born in Washington, Feb. 16, IS4O, the son of a Tennessee Congressman, he early became identified in national life. He was a favorite of John Quincy Adams, who used to walk with his arm about the boy’s shoulders and select his reading for him. He sat on the knee of Andrew Jackson. He was an amateur page in Congress and was at Adams’ side when he fell. He was kneeling at the side of the former President, crying, after they had carried him to the Speaker’s room. He was a reporter on the Washington States and sat in the press gallery of Congress. Then came the Civil War. Watterson (Continued on Page Two.)

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