Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 232, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 1922 — Page 1

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KING GEORGE LAUDS PARLEY FROM THRONE Praises Work of Arms Conference Before Parliament. ISSUE FOREMOST Hope Expressed G oa Session Will Revive Trade. LONDON, Feb. 7. —Premier Floyd George In an address to the House of Commons this evening defended the Washington conference as ‘‘one of the greatest achievements In the history of the world.” "The government is willing to meet any legitimate aspirations on the part of Egypt,” the Premier said. “Britain is prepared to abandon the protectorate, bnt any snch action mast be based upon dear and fundamental conditions.” LONDON, Feb; 7.—Lauding the Washington conference and expressing the hope that it may be possible at the Genoa economic conference to “establish peace on a fair basis throughout Europe and remedy unemployment at home,” King George today delivered a speech from the throne opening the new session of Parliament. The King urged an early settlement of the Irish situation, adding “that final establishing of the Irish Free State as a partner !n ire British commonwealth of cations Is anxiously awaited.” Premier Lloyd George was not present it the opening of House of Commons. He was engaged in a strenuous effort to effect a compromise between Sir James Craig, premier of the unionist government of I'lster, and the representatives of the Irish Free State in their dispute over the boundary issue. The Premier held a conference with Arthur Griffith, president of Dail Eireann, early in the afternoon, planning to enter Commons later in the day. Irish state and TREATIES ISSUES. The chief business of the House of Commons in the present session is: 1. Enactment of a bill bringing the Irish Free State into official existence. 2. Ratification of the treaties drawn up at Washington. “During the past three months the Washington conference has held continued sessions," said King George In lls speech. “A treaty designed to main(ContLnued on Page Eight.) SEEK HUSBAND ON CHARGE OF SLASHING WIFE JMrs. DafFel Bailey, Suffering Serious Knife Wounds, Accuses Spouse. ©rvivlle Bailey, who was being sought by the police after he is alleged to have slashed his wife with a knife this afternoon, was picked up later on the Big Four Railroad tracks badly Injured. His left foot and the fingers of his right band were cut off by a switch engine No. 7368. Baily said he became dizy near Eeota and Bates streets, eight squares from where the attack occurred, and fell In front of file locomotive. He was taken to the city hospital. Asa culmination of a quarrel with her husband which lasted four days, Mrs. Daffel Bailey, 27, is in the city hospital suffering from severe knife wounds, which uhe says were inflicted today by her husband Orville Bailey, 39. The police are starching for Bailey. Mrs. Bailey was attacked in the street In front of 930 hbelby street while she was returning to her work from the homo of her sister, Mrs. Bessie Hobbs, with whom she lived at 1120 Lexington avenue. Mrs. Bailey had been working at the Knrz Rocks Garment Company, 1447 Shelby street. According to a story told to the police, Mrs. Bailey and her husband separated four days ago, he going to the T. M. C. A. to live and she to the home of her sister. Last night, according to the story, she received a telephone call from her husband at the St. Charles Hotel saying he was ill and asking her to come to see him. She went to the hotel, bnt was afraid to go to her husband’s room alone, finally asking two policemen to go with her. Mrs. Bailey found her husband in the room and he became very angry because of the presence of policemen, she said. Mrs. Bailey told the police her husband accosted her on the street as she was returning to work and asked her why she brought policemen to the room with her. She said he attempted to drag her into an alley and she protested. She said he thpn drew a knife and slashed be.- across the left breast. She threw up he hand and he cut her across the palm and then slashed her about the abdomen. Fersons in the neighborhood said Bailey had been seen about the place where the cutting occurred for about two hours. The Baileys have three small children.

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KING’S POLITICAL VIEWS LONDON, Feb. 7.—King George, in opening the British Parliament today, expressed his attitude as follows on the various issues. Washington conference—Great results attained —world will owe deep debt of gratitude to President of United States. Anglo-American relations—Our relations with United States enter new and even closer phrase of friendship. Ireland—Final establishing of Irish Free State as partner In British commonwealth anxiously awaited through out world. Genoa conference—Hopes It will furnish basis of fair peace throughout Europe and remedy industrial conditions at home. Anglo-French relations—Wishes for agreement of alliance among BriIng the continental countries’ assistance against unprovoked attack.

FARM, LABOR LEADERS TO MEETFER. 20 Announce Purpose to Work Within Present Parties. ‘OLD GUARD’ HIT WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Launch; in 3 a nation-wide farmer-labor political movement Intended to * Veld a far-reaching and powerful lence In trts year's congressional elections is t purpose of the conference of labc and agricultural leaders to be held at Chicago Feb. 20, it was disclosed today. There is no thought of a “third party” movement in the minds of those behind the call for the conference, it was stated. It Is their plan to “bar? from within” instead of from without the Republican and Democratic parties in a systematic campaign to elect Senators and Representatives of progressive-liberal tendencies who can be depended upon to act in Congress against tko “reactionary forces.” PLAN TO DEFEAT REACTIONARIES. The defeat of the se-< ailed reactionaries of both big parties who come up for re-election this year also Is planned and a big “drive” 1* to be undertaken to change the complexion of the congressional delegates from a number of Industrial and agricultural States from which increasing reports of economic, industrial and agricultural distress are now pouring in upon Congress and are giving both ‘old guard” Republican and Democratic leaders grave concern. The Chicago conference Is not so be associated with that railed recently by John 1,. Lewis, president of tho United Mine Workers, it was explained. Spokesmen for the railroad brotherhoods, who are to take an active part in the Chicago conference may attend the one summoned by Lewis, but those conversant with the organized labor situation discount the idea that the Brotherhoods are likely to be affiliated w-lth the mine workers in the anthracite- bit lmlnous coal strike which many regard as inevitable. • TO FIGHT OLD LINERS WITH OWN FIRE. The object of W. H. Johnston, president of the International Association of Machinists, and those associated with him in calling the Chicago conference, is to employ practical political methods.” and to “fight the old line politicians of both the Republican and Democratic parties with their own fire,” it. was explained. Formation of a national “farmer-labor bloc” which will far exceed in weight and Influence the famous “agricultural bloc” which pursuing similar lines for the betterment of not only the farmer, but pf organized labor, and, of the “people generally," is believed to be the ambition of those behind the movement. Agricultural conditions In lowa, Ne-, braska, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and other Middle Western States are reported to be extremely propitious for the launching of such a movement from the standpoint of the farmer alone,. Serious industrial conditions in New England. West Virginia and elsewhere are regarded as certain to lend It strong support.

Uncle Sam Now Must Say Yes or No to Genoa Bid Belief Prevails Harding Is Seeking a ‘Graceful Wag Out /

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Adjournment of the armament conference brought the Administration today squarely up against the task of making public a decision as to whether the United States will or will not participate in the Genoa economic conferences next month. Every indication points to non-partici-pation by the Uinted States, although Administration spokesmen are less vigorous than heretofore in assigning reasons why this Government should not take part In the meeting. The matter has been discussed at several Cabinet meetings and likely will be given a thorough overhauling again at today's session. Sentiment in the Cabinet iltself and in the Senate is well nigh overwhelming against the Government's taking a full part in the Genoa meeting. Even those who hold such widely divergent views on international policies as Secretary of State Hughes and Secretary of Interior Fall, one of the old Senate irreconcllables, find a comou ground on which to stand "with regard to the Genoa meeting. That

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SENATE MAY GET TREATIES ON THURSDAY President Expects Ratification to Be Prompt. WANTS WAY CLEAR Disavows Kinship to Versailles Pact. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Fresldent Ilarding does not consider reservations necessary to any of the six treaties which came out of the armament conference and which will be transmitted to the Senate the latter part of this week, it was stated officially at the White House this afternoon. Efforts are being made to prevent the presentation of any reservations in the Senate, but if such reservations are prepared, it Is believed thq full force .>f the Administration will be thrown against their adoption. By ROBERT BARRY. WASHINGTON, Feb. 7—The Senate expects to receive the conference treaties on Thursday. Nothing definite has been learned as to the manner of their transmission. But whether the President presents them in person or by a written message the statement was made he would take a step calculated to remove tho last vestige of serious opposition to their prompt ratification. Mr, Harding, it was stated by Administration Senators, proposes in his message, to make a clear statement of hta interpretation of the Four Power Pacific 1 act. He sees no element of force in Its provisions. He desires to have that view known to the Senate and to the American people. He does not want any Imputation of kinship with tha military enforcement sections of the Treaty of Versailles to lie against the Washington conventions. LODGE'S PRIDE IN COVENANT. Senator Henry Cabot lodge has a natural pride of authorship in ihe Four Power covenant. He agrees with the I resident there Is no suggestion of force, expressed or Implied anywhere in the pact, bnt he Is not. quite so irreconcilable as Is the President In wanting even a shadow of doubt removed. It was said if the President places any special stress on the absence of force In the background of the pact. Senator (Continued on Page Thirteen.) RICKES GIVEN FREE HAND BY SCHOOL BOARD Property Superintendent May Hire and Fire as He Pleases. The doctrine of infallibility has been introduced into the Indianapolis public school system by the majority faction of the board of school commissioners and applied to George 11. ltiekes, superintendent of buildings and grounds. Hereafter employes of long years of devoted service, highest personal Integrity and ability will receive no consideration from the board if Superintendent Rickes rules that he wants their jobs for other persons. This was made char by Charles L. Barry, president of the board, at a special meeting of tho board today called for the purpose of handing down a decision ns to the fate of six former employes who asked for a public bearing after being summarily discharged without notice or explanation by Mr. Rickes shortly after bo was made superintendent of building and grounds last month. “There is nothing in the rules of this board,” Mr. Barry explained to the men who were gathered to hear their fate, “that suggests civil service. The board recognizes the right of the head of a department to make such changes as he may deem advisable. Ho is accountable to no one. A discharge or suspension at j his hands is no reflection on the dis- j (Continued on Page Two.)

ground is that the United States should Btay out. bn the other hand, the White House has been sujeeted to considerable pressure from outside interests—such as International bankers, foreign trade interests and particularly those who advocate a resumption of trade relations with soviet Russia—to accept the Genoa bid. The final decision cannot be long delayed. The Genoa meeting is' scheduled to begin one month from tomorow. The Administration has been informed that the United States can virtually write its own date for the conference, if assurances are forthcoming of full American participation. Sentiment in Cabinet circles however, is strongly against even this. The strong belief prevails in quarters dose to the White House that President Harding is seeking a “graceful way” out of the Genoa situation, without offending eitfter the European governments who sponsor it, or the interests in this country which are strongly in favor of America's participating.

INDIANAPOLIS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1922.

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Dublin Castle, 700 years old, may be allowed to decay. No step has beenmade by the provisional government of the Irish Free State to move into the department offices formally surrendered to them. Viscount Fitznlfm of Derwent, lord-lieutenant, held what probably was the last meeting of the privy council, when the secretary swore in three new privy councillors. The castle has been In the hands of the English since its erection. When the British flag was lowered and the Irish emblem was flown, there ras great rejoicing on the part of the Irish people.

TAYLOR’S MISSING VALET SAID TO BE IN GUARDED HOUSE Nevada Sheriff Tells Hollywood Investigators He Hopes for Early Arrest of Edward F. Sands. LOVE LETTERS TO DIRECTOR FOUND

1 LOR ANGET.ES, Cal, Feb. 7—Rrivate detectives today threw a cordon about the North Hobart boulevard home of Mary Miles Mintcr, picture star, whose name lias been linked with William Desmond Taylor, slain movie director. Newspaper men and visitors were excluded from the Mister home. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7.--Wlth his arrest expected momentarily, n man believed to be Edward F. Sands, missing valet, suspected of the nrnrder of William Desmond Taylor, slain Los Angela film director, was reported today to be practically barricaded In a house near Carlin, Nev. Surrounded by deputy sheriffs under the persffnal direction of the Nevada sheriff, the suspect and a male companion remained in their rooms from an early hour yesterday afternoon, apparently seeking to escape recognition, it was be lioved. Sheriff narris said over the long distance telephone today that he would keep his men on guard and that he probably would arrest the murder suspect shortly. ~ In n second long distance telephone message Sheriff Harris stated that the officers were proceeded with the utmost caution, but that the suspect would be held when apprehended, pending a severe grilling. "The suspect reached Carlin yesterSIX MORE DEATHS FROM PNEUMONIA Situation Not Alarming, Says City Sanitarian. The pneumonia-influenza death toll of the past few days was increased six since yesterday, Dr. Herman G. Morgan announced today. The situation Is not alarming since the percentage of pneumonia cases following influenza Is small compared with the rate during the epidemic of 1917 1918, but “If it does not reach a higher percentage the department will be" well pleased," said the city sanitarian. SAY SCHOONER IN DISTRESS Ships Repoi*t Sighting Vessel in South Atlantic. PENSACOLA, Fla., Feb. 7.—Belief was expressed In shipping circles hero today that the schooner Federick A. Duggan, which sailed last week for South America, is in distress in the South Atlantic, following reports from ships which arrived during the day. Captain Sparrow of the American steamship West Nohon reported having passed a schooner awash in latitude 29.3 north, longitude 88.16 west, and a fishing schooner, the William Hays, arriving from the Snapper Banks, reported sailing through a mass of floating timber and lumber, believed to be the remnants of the Frederick A. Duggans’ cargo. A tug has gone out in search of the missing vessel. Ford’s Olfer Goes to Farm Committee WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Proponents of the Henry Ford offer to take over from the Government, tho Muscle Shoals dam and nitrate plant won a point in the Senate today when Ford’s offer was referred to the Agricultural Committee over the objections of a number of Senators. 2 Chicago Convicts Escape From Prison JOLIET. 111., Feb. 7.—While Warden Murphy of Joliet prison was sleeping today, Joseph Geiser and John Bahus, two desperate Chicago convicts tiptoed their way through his living-rooms and escaped. Guards fired at them as they scaled the prison wall. The pair disappeared, however, and could not be located. Geiser and Bahus had been employed as "trusties,” in the basement of the administration building.

day afternoon and wn4 accompanied by a second man who appeared to act as his lookout," the sheriff stated. “Close guard was maintained 11 night around the hotpl to prevent an escape. My latest report from Carlin was that the man still remained locked In the room, but that his capture was expected at almost any time.” First Intimation that the snspeet had been located In Nevada was deceived late last night by long distance telephone. A telegraph warrant was Immediately wired to the Carlin constable with a complete descclpt m of Hands. This was followed by another message to Sheriff Harris of Elko County Nevada, stating that the Los Angelos police “hold felony warrant for murder for E. F. Sands/ Reports here were that a man who answered to Sands description had appeared In Car'in a few days afier the film director had been murdered in his Alvarado street home. This man's actions are said to have aroused the suspicions of the Carlin officers. A confederate appeared to be with tho suspect, who remalnd in seclusion as much as possible. Officers today were awaiting word that Sands had been taken into custody. It was learned earlyMtoday that the prominent young New Yorker who has been mentioned frequen' i connection with an alleged love x Involving tho murdered man and a Him actress of tha first magnitude had been located In a Los Angeles hotel. Officers rushed to interrogate the man, who has been much sought by the police within the last two days. Following their questioning, however, It was announced that the New Yorker, (( ontlnued on Rage Two.) MAYOR AND PARK BOARD TOUR CITY Inspect Sites of Proposed Improvements. The board of park commissioners this afternoon accompanied Mayor Samuel Lewiß Shank upon a tour of the city to look at sites of proposed parks and playground improvements and extensions. Points on their Schedule were: Khodlus park additions, Meridian and Kansas streets plnyground, Willard park swimming pool, proposed playground at Oxford and Washington streets, Flack property la tho 2400 block of West Washington street, Askren property at Riverside park, and Golden Ilill. They also were going to search for a possible location for a playground west of the Belt railroad. KUSH FARMER FILES PETITION. Julius J. Theot old, farmer, living near Rushville, filed a voluntary petition In bankruptcy In Federal Court today. He scheduled liabilities of $16,621.70 and assets of $9,017.43. COSTLY FIRE AT FRANKFORT. FRANKFORT, Ind., Feb. 7.-—Fire believed to have started In the W. F. Murphy cigar store and which spread to the wholesale grocery establishment of McDowell, Britton & Cheadle, caused a loss early today estimated at $45,000.

Police Now Believe Jilted Film Actress , Jealous and Crazed by Drugs , Crept to Taylor Home in Night and Slew Him

BY WALI.ACE SMITH, (Copyright, 1922, By International News Service.) (Copyright, 1922, By Chicago Evening American.) LOS ANGELES, Cal., Feb. 7.—Out of the drug-frenzied setting of Hollywood’s feverish “dope” parties, the slim, cool figure of one of fllmdom's leading actresses stepped today to lead the police on anew trail in their hunt for the slayer of William Desmond Taylor, slain film director and man of mystery. She slipped from the sordid background as she had left a score of times the scenes of mad revelry—to make her way under the cloak of night to the home of the man who was killed. He was her lover. One of the most noted of the screen's favorites—and one of the pitiful number who have become thralls of the dope

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INDORSERS ASK CARS STOPPED AT CROSSINGS Committees Named for State Convention to Be Held April 4-5. PROGRAM IS OUTLINED A resolution, asking that the street cars of the city be scheduled to stop at every street corner after 7 o’clock in the evening for the protection of the women, children and old people, and to be presented to j the board of works, was indorsed by the | Indiana Indorsers of Photoplay at' the ; meeting held today In the Fletcher Aniercan woman’s parlors. A tentative outline of the State convention of the indorsers of Photßplay to i be held April 4-5 In the Palm room of the I Clay pool Hotel was discussed, and the committees appointed as fobows: Place of Meeting—Mrs Theodore Demmerly, Mrs Robert Kendall, Mrs. C. E. Williamson, Mrs J. Gilbert George. Wednesday Luncheon in the Uiley Room Committee—-Mrs. Harry Ortopp, •>!,*. George Flnfrock, Mrr. Fred SO!*, Mrs. K. L. Burnett and Mrs. C. C. LukeabllL Program—Mrs Dartd Ross, Mrs. C. B. Jackson, Mrs. Curtis Hodges, Mrs. W. H. Geisel and Mrs M. E. Robbins. Registration—Mrs. J. W. Vestal. Mrs. M D. Rln'ker, Miss Goodhart and Mrs. Harry McDonald. COMMITTER ON HOSPITALITY. Hospitality—Mrs. Theodore Wagner, Mrs. John Downing Johnson, Mrs. Grant Markle. Mrs. Roy Potts, Mrs. Frank Day, Mrs. Jesse Bailey. Mrs. George Cooper, Mrs. 8. It. Artman. Mrs. Georgia Alexander, Mrs. S E. Perkins, Mrs. Fred Hoke. Mrs. A. 'i\ Fleming, Mrs. Benjamin Meyer, Mrs. U. S. Lesh and Miss Alma Stickler. Publicity—Mrs. C. B. Jackson, Mrs. J. Francis Ake, Mrs. H. R. Davis, Mrs. O. 11. Skinner and Mr. J. 11. Compton. Resolutions—Mrs. Fred Peftljohn, Mrs. Arthur Twining and Dr. Edna Hatfield Edmondson. | Usher*—Mrs. H. C. Fledderjohn, Mrs. Charles Davidson, Mrs. Earl Craven and Mrs. E. Y\ Brown. Nominations—Mrs. Fred rettljohn, i chairman. ‘ Special Picture Release —Mrs. Walter in. Geisel, MA E. H. Moore Mrs. Barcus, (Continued on I’ago Eight.) REFUSES JOB OF INSPECTOR John J. Jones Turns Down Position Offered. John J . Jones of Brazlle, former mayor of that city, announced today that he had definitely refuseij to accept the appointment as chief clerk of the State oil inspection department to succeed Edward F. Warfel, who is expected to j resign. The announcement was made j following a meeting of Mr. Jones and .I. L. Miller, State food and drug comi mlssioner, under whose direction the oil | inspection department la operated, with I Governor Warren T. McCray, i “I have found that the oil inspection ! job is largely clerical and I do not wish j a clerical Job,” Mr. Jones said. “Neither (the Governor nor myself realized the ex- • act nature of the place when the appoint- | ment was offered me.” | Governor McCray said he had no one j else in mind for the appointment at this time. The Governor indicated some time ago that Mr. Warfel would be expected to resign.

ring—the police, led by new, spectacular developments, believe tho film beauty may be the assassin. Her motive, the police informants deClare, was a strange Infatuation for the quiet, well-mannered director, turned to burning rage by her jealousy of other women known to have visited the Alvarado street home, once considered the quarters for a recluse bachelor and now known as the abode of secret love. DETECTIVES FOLLOW UP NEIGHBORS’ STORIES. Detectives directed their search toward the actress, following the stories of neighbors of the Taylor home, who told of her visits In the early hours of the morning. These tales were verified in the halfwhispers that sounded in the haunts of the drug peddlers, among whom the secrets of the stars that shine on the cellu-

MANY OTHERS HURT AS FLAMES DESTROY LEXINGTON HOTEL Ruins Searched for Bodies in Belief Number of Guests Were Trapped and Unable 10 Escape Blazing Building. INJURIES OF 15 R EPORTED SERIOUS RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7. —Four were killed and more than a score badly injured in a fire which destroyed the Lexington Hotel here today. Firemen are searching the ruins of the building In belief that other victims may be there. L. B. Pettus, owner of the hotel, and practically every guest who escaped are convinced many others perished in the flames.

Pope Pius XI Sends Americans Blessing Through O'Connell BY HENRY WOOD. ROME, Feb. 7.—" Pope Plus XT has asked me to convey to the American people his blessing.” Cardinal O'Connell of Boston, said today, in an interview. “In? United States can be well pleased with the new head of the church. I have known him as an able diplomat, a splendid administrator and a saintly character. “The new Pope when he was Cardinal liatti, followed every step of the Washington arms conference, he told me," Cardinal O'Connell continued. “He takes the greatest Interest in American affairs. “Pope Piua XI greeted me warmly upon my arrival here and regretted the delay that prevented me from participating in the election. "His holiness declares he greatly admired America’s eflorts in behalf of peace.—Copyright 1922, by United Press.

‘SEPTEMBER MORN’ ART, PLUS SHAWL, AROUSES CRITICS Where Feftnement Ceases and Immorality Begins Question Up to Club. NEW YORK, “September Morn” threw a natural a few years ago and got away with it as a work of art. Rut officials of the National Arts Club here today aren’t so sure that George W. Bellows will get away with a semlteptember morn painting he submitted to the club's annual exhibit—Bellows threw a shawl around Sept's shoulders. The painting. “Nude Gird With a Shawl," may be thrown out in the cold. Officially, right now she is getting cold shoulders—from critic* and from her shawl. Fate of the picture will not be known until the club's art committee acts on a resolution concerning it tomorrow. The board of governor* is reported to have framed the resolution. Heat of the controversy seems to radiate from the uestion, “Is nudity refined and, if so, does refinement cefise where clothes start?” “ 'Nude Girl With a Shawl" is a front view of a girl, nude from the waist Up. and her shoulders start beneath the edges of the shawl,” commented an unfavorable critic today. To determine for themselves Just where refinement in nudity ceases and where Immorality starts, a score of women from the Pen and Brush Club rushed ocer to the Arts Club to view Bellows’ work Many unkind comments are reported. “It's a dare,” one member of the inspecting party declared. “The artist submitted that picture to get notoriety.” “Art has to do w-tth morality though morally has much to do with the artist” is Bellows' defense of his picture. HOW AT GIVEN SHORT RELEASE Mine Leader Gets Permit to Attend Convention Here. PITTSBURG, Kan.. Feb. 7 Alexander | Howat, who secured his release from tho Columbus, Kan., Jail late yesterday | when his lawyers filed appeal bond, to- j day declared he desired his freedom onlylong enough to defeud himself and his ‘‘rump” miners before the United Mine . Workers' convention at Indianapolis Feb. 14. Howat, who was sentenced to Jail for violating the Kansas industrial court law, declared he then would return to jail and finish the sentence. August Dorchy, Howat's vice president, also was released on appeal bond.

loid firmament are every day gossip. They knew it as a part of their infamous trade. So impressed wire the authorities with the sight of the will-o-the-wlsp across the swamp of seal.dal and goßsip revealed with Taylor’s killing that they were ready to construct their entire theory on the crime, Including the time it was done. The associations of Taylor and the woman were mildly known to Hollywood fllmdom. That is, what might be ealled their daylight acquaintance. Hollywood did not even raise Its eyebrows. There had been too many women lu Taylor’s life. They did not know about her early morning visits to Alvarado street. They might have wondered why she, looked (Continued on Page Thirteen.)

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Eye witnesses told of seeing Sheriff C. M. Thomas, his figure limned against the roaring Inferno within, balance for a moment on the ledge ontside his window 1 and then leap for the net stretched bsi neath him. He missed the net several j feet and was killed. Fifteen persons are reported to be la serious condition at the Virginia Hospital. Three of the dead hare been Identified. They are: M. J. Fox, Wn aisport. Pa. Hiram F. Austin, Flncastle, Va. A. Johnston, Charlottesville, Va. Firemen continued pouring w“?r Into .the blazing wreckage the i rooming in efforts to .prevent the fire : from spreading to adjoining buildings. The origin of the fire has not been deI termined. Police estimate the damage l J $600,000. ARRESTED AS HE COMPLETES TERM AT FARM W. S. Henry Brought Here to Face Charge of Embezzlement. W. 8, Henry, 53. completed a sentence at the Indiana State Farm today only to find a deputy sheriff standing waiting to bring him to Indianapolis on |an embezzlement charge. Henry Is wanted here on a warrant sworn to by Daniel Elliott, 1502 East | Washington street, charging that ho was given the sum of SB2 86 and instructed to j deliver the money to the Union Inaur- • ance Company, but failed to do so and j appropriated the money to his own use. Henry was sent to the peral farm from Frankfort, Ind., on Oct. 21, 1921, on thafge of embezzling money at that place and completed his time today. The deputy sheriff brought Henry to Indianapolis and delivered him to detectives and he is now held in Jail here. SPINK PRESENTS NEW APPRAISAL Valuation of Buildings Put i Before Commissioners. Presenting an appraisal made by the Lloyd-Thomas Company of Chicago on I the Cambridge and Delano Apartments, : at Pennsylvania and Michigan streets, in which the valuation Is placed at $159,711.75 as the cost of replacing these j apartments in their present condition, E. G. Spink appeared before the county commissioners today and sought to have i the appraisal on his property Increased. The commissioners announced some ; time ago that they w'-aid not change j the appraisal prices already made for the property on the block which It 1 sought for memorial purposes but MK j Spink had the Chicago firm, make an appraisal- Mr. Spink asserted that Ills j property was appraised at too low figure. The figures received by the county ( commlsioners on this property were by I Lynn B. Milliken. $147,000; H. K. Eldrldge ! $172,055 and William P. Jungelaus $136,500 Commissioner Carlin H. Shank stated that the appraisal made by the Chicago firm would be given consideration by the commission but intimated that there would be no change from the previous j stand taken by the commissioner*. GUARD RECRUITED ABOVE ITS QUOTA 4,602 Enlisted Men and 251 Officers in I. N. G. ! The strength of the Indiana National Guard, Feb. 1, was 4,602 enlisted men and 251 officers. Adjutant General Harry B. Smith announced today following the | receipt of an official report on the sub- ; ject. General Smith saidthls number Is considebarbly above the quota of the State for this time. The Adjutant General also announced that a contract has been let for the construction of a National Guard Armory at Kokomo. The work on the armory, he said, is to be completed In 121 days. ; The structure will house the headi quarters battersy of the 181st Field Ari tlllery. Battery A of the same regiment, and the 137th Observation Squadron.

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