Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 197, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 December 1921 — Page 11

CONGRESS MAY DECIDE TO CUT ARMY BY HALF > Senate and House Leaders Said to Have Agreed on Reduction. NAVY CUT ALSO LIKELY WASHINGTON. Dec. 23—Despite the refusal of the armament conference to take tip the question of land armament, the whole subject will be opened up in Congress after it reconvenes Jan. 3, it was Indicated today. An appropriation for a United States Army of 75,000 is understood to have already been agreed upon by Representative Anthony. Republican. Kansas, who represents the Senate Military Affairs Committee on the reorganized House Appropriations Committee, and by other House leaders. Such an appropriation, if accepted by the Senate and House, in passing the new Army supply bill, would automatically cut the size of the present United States Army in half. The present standing army strength of 150.000 was fixed after a bitter fight by Senator Wadsworth, Republican, of New York, chairman of the Senate Military AfTairs Committee, against the resolution sponsored by Senator Borah, Republican, of Idaho, In the la6t session which provided for a maximum size of 100,000. Borah is preparing to renew his fight for a material reduction of both the Army and Navy when their new supply bills reach the Senate. He entertains the opinion that an Army of 150.000 and a Navy of 105,000 such as the United States now possesses .is entirely too large and unnecessary a burden to Impose on the American taxpayers, and "is highly Inconsistent with the supposed objective of the Armament Conference itself." Senator King, Democrat, Utah, member of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee, entertains the same opinion. He was one of the first Senators to advocate the of capital ships long before .' s t- present conference was called. King is determined to obtain early action on the two resolutions he will offer in the Senate as soon as it reconvenes, one limiting the Army to 75.000, as is also expected to be suggested by ‘be House Appropriations Committee, and the other to fix the Navy’s personnel at 50,000. MUST DECIDE U. S. STAND ON WORLD ISSUES (Continued From I’ajf One.*

America into association with the hailing world powers b.v gradual stages. The theory of procedure is in direct contrast with the effort by Mr. Wilson to join tfi republic in relationship antagonistic to its racial policy. In no Instance would the present effort contemplate involving the L'nited States m political commitments which clashed with the views of the Senate. America would be asked simply to participate in decisions affectmg her own rights and interests. The question* confronting the President, his Secretary of State and the chairman of the Committee ou Foreign Itelations are these: Is the covenant with Japan, Fratc-e I and lireat Britain to safeguard peace iu the Pacific to be followed by similar commitments wherever the Fnited States is recognized as having special interests : France is likely to present such au issue, so long as it remains profitable lor her policies to capitalize AmericanBritish refusal of a territorial guarantee into justification of her military establishment to overrawe Germany. Mr. Harding has but slight chance of escape from a somersault on the question of American participation in the reparations c -mmission—the most powerful post-war economic body in Kurop.. lie took a bold stand 'or the Fail amendments—proposed bj the new Secretary of the Interior —to keep America off ta reparations and all other boards and vi-tnmUsions set up f>>r administration of the treaty of Versailles. All the current opinion tends to the conviction that America can no longer adhere to her policy of having Mr. Boynton sit only as au observer. MAY THY TO WIN OVER SENATE. So far has the discussion of American participation in the economics—which means the politics of Europe, proceeded, that Senator Lodge is .-aid t-J have confided to some of his intimates a cam puign of education should be undertaken to persuade the Senate of the economic necessity and political propriety or such a step. Some American business m*-n who have run headlong into the power of the reparations commission iu their seeking after trade, are counted to aid the Administration. It is believed the French and British already have sounded administration opinion relative to au invitation to participation in a European conference, plans for which are to be drawn at the I Cannes meeting of the supreme council, and, furthermore, there is every reason to believe the Harding Administration will accept the invitation and name a mission, headed most likely by Ambassador Harvey. The economic conference, as outlined by officials here, would go far beyond the scope of any mere debating society. It would be the most important gathering of nations since the Paris conference. It would bring in every important power. It would undertake to commit governments to definite policies instead of spinning pretty theories ag to what must be done. American participation would constitute the broadest step toward association with the nations of Europe In things which really count since the Senate voted to reject the treaty of Versailles. If VKDING MEMBER OF OLD SCHOOL. President Harding's current state of mind with respect to the economic conference is one of entire consistency with his Senate principles, ile has a sympathy with the business men of the Eastern Seaboard of America who look to Europe for many economic assurances. He is ready to concede the economic and industrial situation in Europe has an intimate relationship with that of the L'nited States. However, Mr. Harding belongs to the old school of protective Republicanism at'' believes American prosperity comes fiom within rather than from without. Mr. Harding is not averse to recognizing the economic relationship with Europe, but he doubts whether this Nation can cure Europe's ills. He is willing that America should be helpful but he thinks the Europeans must first of all help themselves. For those reasons, he regards an economic conference as essentially the business of Europe, that it is not the business of this country to lnitl- | ate fiscal reformation, even though it might aid. Following the same thought to more general conferences, that the one now drawing to a conclusion is in the same principle of more widespread commitments. There are many who believe the limitation of armament conclusions of the Washington conference will be confined to that on capital ships and the ten-year holiday. That. It la felt, would make the conference a success. Other nations of Europe are to be called In with respect to anew code of International law respecting the abolition of the submarine

MEDAL GIVEN VERDUN BY U. S.

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The obverse and reverse sides of the gold medal to li/" prcsenieed to the city of Verdun, France, by President Harding in the name of the people of the United States. It was designed by John Finnagan, noted Newark (N. J.) artist, who was awarded the commission by Secretary of War Weeks over eight other well-known medalists. The obverse side represents the struggle of two Titans, both of whom are straining every muscle in an attempt to overcome each other. “Ils ne I’asseront Pas” (They Shall Not Pass) is the legend it bears. On the reverse side are the gates of the city, behind which the ruins are seen. “From the People of the United States to the City of Verdun” is the inscription. The medal was cut at the Philadelphia mint.

or the scope of its employment in war. The matter thus draws near the theory of the League of Nations that the assent if all nations to such reforms ought to be obtained. SUBSEQUENT PARLEY TO BE POSTPONED It is certain there is to be a proposal for a subsequent conference to deal with the advances of naval science before the termination of the ten year holiday. Mr. Hughes undoubtedly will offer a resolution for such a subsequent, meeting. The resolution would be adopted formally and made a part of the record of this conference. The proposals with respect to a secondary conference to deal with such Issues as the submarine, auxiliary craft and possibly the use of poison gas, the airplane and rules for the conduct of wat. and international relations being in vited to sanction the recommendations of the Washington meeting, still are in nebulous state. The attitude of Secretary Hughes is known to be one of want ing to finish with one oefore undertaking another. President Harding’s position is that eircumstanees may develop very soon to establish the necessity for another conference. lie is said to believe if there is no settlement of the submarine and supplementary craft issues, a future conference would be assured and the Administration would be disappointed if this gathering adjourned without some sort of provision' for the future Ihe President is said to concur in the French view that the five uatU.ns could not undertake to legislate for the entire world, and that it is. therefore, imperative that more all-inclusive e.-nversations in the future are necessary.—(Vpyright. 11C1, bv Public Ledger t’otupany. NEW TlßKßt't I.OtlS V.UtINE. LONDON. I*ec. US. Experiments are being made with anew anti-tuber-miosis vaccine perfected by a leading British bacteriologist. The results are closely guarded and the physicians in charge refuse to discus- the matter. 1

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 lasl : it gives the people of Indianapolis The Greatest Fuel Value Ever Offered Anywhere r By-Product Coke is now offered by all leading dealers at less than two-thirds the price of Anthracite Coal, and 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 Coal and it has fully one-third higher fuel efficiency than the best Poca hontaa 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.

WITNESSES TELL OF FEUD FIGHT Describe Gory Conflict of Rival Clansmen. LONDON.’K.V.. Dec. US. Eye witness accounts of a bloody battle at Portersbttrg, Clay County, Monday night, in which three men were killed and two others perhaps fatally wounded, reached here today. The battle, said to have been -taged at a Christmas celebration at the home of Thomas Martin, was participated in by members of the Benge and Martin Philpot clans, who are now at deadly feud, according to reports. Those arriving here said calls had gone out through the mountain fastnesses and that further bloodshed was feared. Those dead are Hugh Hammonds, his sou Samuel, and George York. The wounded are Sol York and his nephew. King Y’ork. JAZZ NOT BAD . SAYS TEAC HER DETROIT. Dec. 2S. —Jazz must betaken seriously— because it Is the genesis of American musical expression. It has taken Kuck a grip on the great mass of people that t or. one, not even a gifted musician, can afford to scoff at it its popularity must bo natural. So believes Osbourne McConathv. president of the Music Teachers’ National Association, which opened its fourth annual eonveu tion here today. ’’White iri itself vulgar, sensuous. el< mental, even savage at times. j.i/.zz is the attempt, at musical expression of the melting pot of America,” said Mr. Me Conafhy “Given time, it will develop into a form of national composition that will vie with the great French and tier man ideals.” Three hundred delegates from all parts of the United States nr,, in attendance.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28,1921.

PLAN TO WIDEN ST.CLAIR ST. City Plan Commission Refers Matter to Engineer and Works Board. Following expression of the opinion that St. Clair street should be widened west of Meridian street and east of Pennsylvania street in order to make, it one of the principal east and west highways of the north side, the city plan commission at its regular meeting Tuesday referred the matter to the committee on highways to study with the city civil engineer and board of public works. The commission decided not to bother with the question of street car routing until after the survey of the city is made. Lawrence V. Sheridan and President Edward B. liaub were authorized to employ two draftsmen to begin work Jau. 2. It was the last regular meeting of the commission in which three, and possibly four, ex-officio members will participate, since their appointments or terms will expire Jan. 2 when the new city administration comes in. The three are: Mark H. Miller, president, of ti.board of public works; Frank C. Linge 'felter. city civil engineer, and Gustav *. Schmidt, city councilman. If Mayor-elect Samuel Lewis Shank carries out his announced intention of asking fer resignations of members of the I hoard of park commissioners, whose > terms do not expire on Jan. 2 or who have not already offered their resignations, and Park Commissioner Samuel ' Raub heeds the request, the meeting of the. plan commission also will have been his last. Three of the new members of the commission will b<* l’ohn L. Elliott, appointee for city engins-r; Charles E. Coffin, appointee for chairman of the b<ird of public works, and Lloyd I* Claycomb, selected iu caucus for election as the city council’s representative on the commission. HOLIDAY CRIME WAVE UNABATED i IS’. Y. Salesman Is Beaten to Death by Bandits. NEW YORK, Dec. us. New forks holiday week crime wave swept on today. t'harles Hayes, salesman, was bearcu to death In a Brooklyn street by three bn units. Bernard Kelly was arrested after a police chase over roofs, charged with kicking a mnl! hole in a show window and abstracting fur coats. That some of the bandits have a woman ! leader was indicated In the attack on j Hayes. His shouts for help attracted a j Janitor front a nearby building, who in j formed police a woman stood looking on while three n-n beat Hayea with clubs When Hayes fell the crowd scattered and escaped. The arrest of Kelly was expected by police to halt an epidemic of show window robberies Kelly, they alleged, had a trick of breaking a small hole In a plate glass window by putting bis heel against a corner of the pane and twisting it. A section of the glass would fall inward, generally noiselessly, fnd Kelly would gather his loot unobserved by passing crowds.

Thursday we’re going to create a furore in selling these 500 pairs of Van Raalte Glove Silk Hose for Women $3 and $3.50 qualities A<sl.69 Every pair guaranteed first quality. Broken lines, plain and fancy lace novelties; mostly colors; former ?3.00 and $3.50 qualities, pair $1.60 —First Floor, Southwest. Again another shipment just received! Dollar Sale MEN’S CAPS Every cap satin lined and all-woo] *1 Expect fine caps. Expect caps you would bo willing to pay $2.00 or more for. You'll not bo disappointed. The price is no indication of the real value A tremendous variety of all-wool fabrics, the very newest and smartest shape. All sizes, (>\ to TVs*. Sale price SI.OO —Men's Clothing Store, Third Floor.

HI ISEIIUT STOWE After Christmas Clearance Women’s and Misses’ SUITS ,3 °-jfr s l , - -as Qualities sE* ! Sizes Il4i i6!18i36;38i40|42144 Quantities i 1 8 7!16ll0!l0 2 - When you consider that the SAYINGS OK 1 ONI! TO TWO-THIRDS are on already moderate prices, the. values then become phenomenal. lU'T if you want to share in these offerings you must he here enrlv, ns there are hut SIXTY h iYH SUITS IX LOT. Attractive New Fall Models of —Velours —Tricotines —Poiret twills —Broadcloth Colors —Midnight blue—Navy —Beaver brown 11*: —Doer —Brown —Fur collars and self collars —Beaverette—Sealine Plain tailored and embroidered models and threepiece suits. Choice while 56 hist .$14.98

Domestics and Beddings

UNBLEACHED SHEETING, 90 inches wide, high grade quality; for bedspreads. sheets, (Ac.; former 95c quality, yard B9* BLEACHED SHEETS, SI x9O inches, neatly made with deep hem, heavy grade (no phono orders) , extra special *l.lß HEMSTITCHED SHEETS. 81x90 inches, specially priced at *1.89 PILLOWCASES, 42"-'36 inches; specially priced at -5^ PILLOWCASES, hemstitched, 42x36 inches, (no phone orders), extra special 49^ UNBLEACHED MUSLIN, 39 inches wide (no phone orders), extra special yard 14^ PERCALES, neat dress and apron patterns, shepherd checks, light and dark blue, shirting patterns, etc.; extra special, yard 19^

HE W?H. BLOCK C? Hart Schaffner & Marx Guaranteed Clothes for Men, Young Men and Boys, 8 to 18.

JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE OF Women’s Boots, CC Pumps, Oxfords <- — $7, SB, $9 and $lO Qualities Sale Pjice Tremendous reductions prevail on j N | An Apology shoes taken right out of our high price JjTWr\ Tuesday we j stocks. } VI th *. rcsp ® na - I At times hun~ I dreds were . I waiting. To N I those who did ' - reC ** V ,° onr ' ‘ !j * iiSu ~ Hut now we've > *.■' A —-* prepared with, jvy i, rjHßbjr additional sales-s-VNy\ jpQS people, additionV"'\ Uplr al wrapping faXi duties*

Block's shoe department has been known far and wide for its exceptional value giving in shoes —but this January Clearance Sale will eclipse all previous efforts.

Military heels Boots of Brown calf Black calf Tan calf Brown kid

SALE PRICE ~>..53.85 JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE OF Infants’, Misses’ and Growing Girls’ HIGH SHOES

ALL OUR MISSES’, CHILDRENS AND GROWING GIRLS’ SHOES; $5.50 to $7.50 qualities, An or sain price. . tpJ.OD

OUTING F L A N N E L, heavy grade, wide range of stripes; warm fluffy flannel; 18c quality, yard 14<* COMFORT CHALLIS, yard wide, new floral and Persian patterns; medium and dark colors; extra special. yard 19<* ALL-WOOL PLAID BLANKETS, double bed size, 4®ipound weight, thoroughly scoured and steam shrunk. An extra tine blanket; last season's price, $15.00; pair $7.9S PLAID BLANKETS, 76x 88 inches, largest double bed size; extra heavy and warm, beautiful color combination plaids; $7.00 quality.s4.7s PLAID BLANKETS, double bed size, soft woolen finish, choice color plaids in broken effects with match borders; shell stitch ends; regular $5.00 quality.*3.49 BLANKETS, 70x84 inches, white, tan or gray body, with neat borders; s4.po quality, Thursday, pair *2.98

Walking heels Pumps of Black satin Brown kid Black suede Black kid Brown suede Tan calf

ALL OUR MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S SHOES; $5.00 quality, sale price $3.50 and $4.00 qualities, sale price.s2.oß

SHOP IN THE MORNING, PLEASE!

From Our Model Grocery Quality—Service—Moderate prices 'Exclusive distributors for Indianapolis and vicinity of Park & Til ford’s world’s best food products. On sale only from ?:30 a. m. mg/ IcIlL 1111 to 10:45 a. m.—Sun-lit bread, hot UllLrlLr from our ovens. All pan breads, Wfe If® including rye and graham. One- BHj pound loaves, while supply lasts, loaf W

B O N E L ESS SMO K E U SHO U LiDERS, 45 ti ga r cured, fine for frying or roasting, pound iSISO RASPBERRY T’KESEKVES. Ludwig's, part* fruit and sugar, large jar 33c rARNA T I O V l : V A I* O K A T K 1> MII.K, tall ran, (dozen caus, $1.40), van , 120 i.rmviG’s i’i ui: F.GG NOODLES. 4 ounce box (dozen, $1.30), bos 110

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Men’s TROUSERS ALL WOOL Sale Price—sQJs Extra tine quality—plain colors in blue, brown, gray, green and other colors; all-wool blue serge, all-wool herringbones, all-wool mixtures, pencil stripes, checks and a large variety of suit patterns and work trousers. Sale price $3.95 An excellent opportunity to match your suit

High French heels Oxfords of Tan calf Brown fcfd Brown calf Black kid Black calf

BOYS’ and GTRLS’ SKUFFER SHOES, & $1.49 All sizes, 5/z to 2.

CRISCO, the perfect shortening. 1-pound can GOLD m ST. large size package. ... 29<* tV I S C ft N S I N* (REAM CHEESE, pound 2S<* CORN, finest flavor sweet corn (dozen cans, $1.30), can I*o PEAS, Early .Tunes (dozen vans. $4/15). can lliic TOMATOES, solid pack (dozen cans. $1.35), enu 12c

REMAINING LOT OF Dolls, Toys and Games Sacrificed! Prices have been cut without regard to former markings LOT 1— DOLLS, imported and domestic; sold up to $5.00, slightly mussed a-| xq from handling I LOT 2 DOLLS, with lovely faces, attractively dressed, fitted with slippers and stockings; up to $7.00 AO qualities. - tPtu.tfO LOTS 3 AND 4 TOYS, various kinds— Up to SI.OO qualities,l9C Up to $2.50 qualities.so<* TOYS, assorted kinds; up to $2.00 rn qualities i)UC LOT 5 PIANOS, TRUNKS and many other ttys; d* | n/l up to $3.50 quclitiesJpl.UU LOT 6 WHEEL GOODS, TOY FURNITURE of all kinds; up to $5.00 a*-* aq qualities 1 ./0 LOT 7 W HITE FURNITURE, doll cradles, beds, chairs, etc.; up to $2.50 di qualities pX*UU

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ALL OUR INFANTS’ SHOES, up to $3.50 qualities, saie Cl QC price xj> l. 70 —Third Floor.

ROYAL L UNO H EON C OPFE E. our own blend of the finest coffees, perfect aroma and flavor (3 pounds, 95c), pound.32c KITCHEN K.J.ENZER, can St? FLORIDA SWEET ORANGES, dozen .35c GRAPE F R FIT. fancy Florida s. priced according to :nze. 15c, 10c and...— . —Fifth Flour.