Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 280, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 April 1922 — Page 7

APRIL 4,1922.

BURGLARS PUT IN DULL NIGHT IN QUIET CITY One Bunco Game and Few Petty Thefts Reported to Police. ' a.-il activity, wliirh has been prowVg with startling speed in Indianapolis In the past few months, fell off to almost nothing last night following steps taken by Mayor Shank and the police departto make a thorough clean-up of the Nothing more serious than petty thefts and the working of an old bunco game on a negro woman was reported to police headquarters and Desk Sergeant Otto Simon raid it was the quietest night he had spent on duty in many years. For an hour and twenty minutes, he said, not a light flashed on the telephone switchboard. Joseph E. Hills, 1435 English avenue, had the experience of having his pockets picked, recovering his purse and losing nothing. The purse, which contained nothing but receipts and papers, was taken from Hills at Virginia avenue and Maryland street. A few hours later a xal! carrier found it in a mail box at Noble and Bates street and returned it to its owner. Fannie Drokkings, 1401 North West street, was walking across the Vermont street bridge over the canal when a negro grabbed her purse, but fled when she hung on and set up a series of yells that brought the entire neighborhood to the scene. Sneak thieves obtained tools valued at sl2 from an automobile belonging to Alfred Cline, 3112 Broadway, while it was parked on the Circle. Dr. H. Wheeler. 5256 North Illinois street, reported his medicine case stolen from his car. Tille Gurnell, negress, R. F. D. F. Box 88, was the victim of what the police call the “old pocketbook game.” She standing at Ohio and Pennsylvania when a well dressed negro asked her to recommend a bank where he could, deposit his money. She told him where she kept her own acount and at this point, a second negro, who said his name was Johnson, appeared. While he was talking, he stooped, suddenly and picked up a purse containing what appeared to be a large amount of money. The first man. who gave the name of Clark, then said he would call the police unless Johnson agreed to split the money three ways. Johnson agreed to this, provided change could be obtained. It was then suggested Mrs. Gurnell make the change, but. In order to show good faith she put up §IOO as security. She agreed and Clark went with her to the bank, where she drew out SIOO. The three then walked to Illinois and Vermont street to make the division and all the money was put together. Clark and Jchnson then went into an automobile salesroom to get a bill changed, Mrs. Gurnell waited outside. After she had waited fifteen mini tes or more she decided she had been buncoed and notified police headquarters. No trace of the two negroes was founi. Julia Duncan, 1334 Cornell avenue reported a purse containing $29.25 and a gold pin had been taken from u shelf at the Hotel Linden coffee shop.

NEEDS $300,000 TO PAY DEBTS Street Railway Company Must Have Still More. of the Indianapolis Street Railway Company must be increased ■300.000 to prevent a deficit, but even this Krill not be sufficient to restore the company's credit, officials of the utility told [the mayor's committee investigating the books of the company at a conference Monday afternoon. The traction men I would not be led into saying that a higher fare must be granted to rehabilitate the company, but in response to a question, Robert I. Todd, president and general manager, said that if a higher rate were grunted for a time it might b( possible to go back to a fare of less than 6 cents. Dr. Henry Jameson, chairman >f the company's executive committee, said the company wants to regain the confidence cl the people and to that end desires that there be clear thinking on the part of all persons considering the problem. It is to aid clear thinking, he said, that the company submitted to tie committee's eleven questions. The questions were so framed as to feting out the contention of tie company that it is not earning a fair return on the value of its used and usable property gnd that there is no water left in its capitalization. I The committee took the questions under advisement. Harry Boggs, accountant for the public service commission, Whose service has been loaned to the committee, started on his survey of the utility's records. Octogenarian Is Dead of Poisoning 6HELBYVILLE, Ind.. April 4.—Mrs. Slary L. Hess, 80, a former resident of ■fcdlanapolls, is dead at her home here Jrom poisoning. Sue was the widow of James Hess. Kills His Daughter ‘to Save Her Honor’ CHICAGO, April 4.—Vendalin KandaXie, 50, is in the county Jail today charged with shooting his 17-year-old daughter, Mary. He is said to have told the police he shot the girl to "save her honor.” Jap and Red Troops Clash, Say Reports TOKIO, April 4.—Japanese and “red’’ troops of the Chita government of the Far Eastern republic nave clashed near Habarovak, Siberia, according to reports reaching Tokio today. Accounts of the affair were highly conflicting and left details unclear. It was not considered serious. Clinton Man, Shot From Ambush, Dying TERRE HAUTE. Ind., April 4.—Harry Davis, proprietor of a soft drink saloon at Clinton, was believed dying at a hospital here today of numerous wounds received when he was fired upon from ambush as he was leaving his establishment. More than forty shots were fired, several taking effect in Davis's head, body gnd legs. No arrests have b.en made. Mrs/Eorster Dies ' services for Mrs. Barbara Forster, 85, who died yesterday at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. Fred Emlngholti, 909 South Noble street, after a two weeks illness, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Emlngholtx. Burial will be In Crown HUI Cemetery. Mrs. Forster was a native of Switzerland and came to this country In 1864. She was an active church worker in the Third Reformed Church, Lrhere she was a charter member. She ft gurvlred by three step-children. J. W. and Mrs. Eminghoitz of Indl.inapWL and Mrs. Anna Muclier of St- Louis,

MULE KICKS FUN INTO CIRCUS

Meet T. N. T. but stay away from his feet. His front ones can’t be trusted either as all four of ’em are made of dynamite. This mule kicks up lots of

Stick-to-it-iveness Is Required to Jockey T. N. T Temperamental Mule Provides Entertainment at Yankee Circus.

By WALTER D. HICKMAN. TNT. Sounds like anew radio call. Taint that at all, but a pesky mule with dynamite feet and a disposition like Everett True. TNT is so particular who rides him even an ordinary house fly knows letter than to flirt with the back of this dynamite mule. TXT is the frisky critter who causes children In their teens and those In their sixties to yell with Joy at the American Legion Yankee Circus. ,Am told by those who know a porous plaster couldn’t stick on TNT's back. If I were a weak little porous plaster that would be one stlckin’s Job I would pass up. Daisies will never grow on this mule’s grave ‘cause he would kick 'em off. Old age never will light on him. TNT certainly puts a terrible kick into the legion circus. The more he kicks, the better the audience likes him. I was given a chance to interview TNT. but that is one Job I passed up because 1 feared the interview would be too impressive. ELEPHANTS HAVE NICE MANNERS. Speaking of animals, the circus has three well-mannered elephants. These beasts can bo trusted by Patterson, a trainer, because he threw himself down in the sawdust ring aud permitted one of the largest elephants to kneel over him. -Just think,” said a man near me, "elephants eat only hay. Hunny how hay and water makes ’em grow so large.” Oh, gentle tipi I never have tipped the scales over 113 pounds in my life. Me for two dozen boxes of shredde 1 wheat and two gallons of water. One can get a pointer ever from an elephant these days. Fatterson's elephants are well trained, but 1 am sure they will never become household pets. One can't go to a circus without eating peanuts and candy, can he? The more peanuts one buys, the more successful is the circus. A sack of peanuts makes the whole world brighter. And the money this time goes to a worthy cause. That is Just my way of telling you the legion circus is a sure enough circus with peanuts, candy, crackerjack, balloons, elephants, horses, clowns and all the rest of the gang. CLOWN BAND LACKS HARMONY. Strange things may be found in a horn played by a clown. You have heard of acid music, but isn’t watered music anew one? One member of the clown band has an awful time getting melody out of his battered instrument. Then he turns it upside down and enough water comes from the horn to start an infant flood. And the clowns are “pinched.” They sure are 'cause Lorette, the policeman clown, got it into his head Mayor Shank wouldn’t approve of fightln.' So Lorette called the patrol wagon. Gosh, it came! “If I don’t pinch you, Mayor Shank will 'fire me,” yelled Lorette as he bundled the offenders in the hurry-Mp wagon. And Mayor Shank was there last night at the coliseum at the fairground helping the legion boys and the circus performers out. “I know this is a good circus because I saw it this afternoon.” said the mayor. “It is a worthy cause, a great cause, and needs ail the support we can give it.” The mayor introduced Orrin Davenport, noted circus performer, to the audience, and the night performance was off to a good start and a glorious finish. The Beckman-Todd Trio leaped into favor by their stunts way up in the air. These aerialists make a splendid impression as they go through their act way up over the heads of the audience. They* make you hold your breath, and when they fall, you breathe a sigh of relief as they drop into a net. DAVENPORT ACT REAL THRILLER. Snow-white horses are used by Orrin Davenport and his troupe of lady bareback riders. Here is a real circus act. It will gHe you the real circus story and the desire will come over you to buy some more peanuts and candy from an ex-service man. The legion circus makers haven’t slighted the slack wire either, as the Jack Moore troupe dance, Jump and even dine on the wire. The Aerial Patts are present on the trapeze. No circus would be a circus without the comedy acrobats and the legion circus has ’em in Lester, Bell and Griffin. There is music and everything els that goes with a real live circus. To be serious for a second—the American Legion circus is real entertainment. More than your money’s worth is given at the coliseum. Thoroughbred and standard circus acts have been engaged. Proof of that is the splendid Orrin Davenport troune. Everybody is going to the Legion Cir-

EFFICIENCY KOKOMO, Ind., April 4.—An egg ten inches in circumference, three and nine-sixteenth inches long and two and six-sixteenth inches In breadth was laid by a Buff Orphlngton hen owned by Frank DeMoss, Hying one mile south of Galveston. The egg really is two, a hardshelled egg being enclosed In the outer layer which has a softer shell.

fun at the Yankee Circus now on view twice dally under the auspices of the Marion County Council of the American Legion in the Coliseum at the Indiana State fairground.

eus and the big coliseum was packed last night and hundreds of people stood near the circus ring. Indianapolis gave the circus a great opening yesterday, both afternoon and night. Atta boy! Let’s go to the circus, buy peanuts, candy and even a toy ballon, but stay away from the hoofs of T N T. Two performances dally will be given with the exception of Sundays. All streets point to the American Legion circus. ENTERS PROTEST IN SMYRNA DEAL Defense Committee Objects to Turkish Award. ATHENS. April 4.—The Asia Minor defense committee of Greece today addressed an nppenl to President Harding protesting against the return of Smyrna to the Turkish nationalists. Smyrna was awarded to Greece in the treaty of Sevres. Then the Turco-Greek war broke out. Finally, in an effort to secure peace in the near east, the allied foreign ministers met at Paris and revised the Sevres treaty. Among the changes was the award of Smyrna to Turkey.

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RUSSIA WILL INSIST UPON RECOGNITION Soviet Government Makes Clear Economic De. mands. ROME, April 4. —Russia will insist upon complete recognition at the Genoa conference, according to a statement made today by Vatslav Vorovsky, a member of the Russian delegation, who is in Rome. In an exclusive interview , Vorovsky said: “If the allied governments decide at ; Genoa to enter Russia with credits they will have to recognize the Soviet government. ‘‘No one of us expects much from the Genoa conference, however. The most we hope for is agreement for other conference of trade experts for discussion of programs. “But to tell the truth we are no longer worrying very much about the trade agreements, because we are already trading with nearly every country in Europe. “We do not expect hostility from Italy in the Genoa conference and we believe that if Italy had only herself to consider she would recognize the Moscow government, but Italy probatly will have to follow the lead of her ally, France. “The whole matter eventually will resolve itself into the necessity of commercial arrangements between tussla and the governments of other nations. | The solution is through a frlendy entente, J through which credits and recognition of the Moscow government are extended in return for Russian concessions.” Only One Ballot in Smethers Case i ANDERSON, Ind., April 4.—Only one | ballot was taken by the Jury trying i Ralph Smethers for manslaughter In the I Circuit Court here to acquit him of a ' charge of manslaughter. It was alleged i that Smethers fatally stabbed Fred Jackson, 20, at Pendleton, Oct. 23, 1920. Examines Shotgun; Is Fatally Injured VALPARAISO, April 4.—While examining a shotgun, with two companions here, j Foster Reslnger, 18, was family injured when the gun exploded, sending the con- ! tents of a shell into his abdomen.

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POPE SEEKING WORLD PEACE Vatican Said to Aspire to Part in International Politics. ROME, April 4.—The Vatican is seeking to participate actively in international politics, according to information secured today from an authoritative source. It is undertsood that Pope Pius XII is sending a note to the sponsors of the Genoa conference expressing the hope of the Roman church that it will bring about disarmament. Furthermore, it Is ; expected that the note protests because \ the Vatican has not been allowed to take a directe part in the international political conferences. Bolshevik Paper Novi Mir Suspends BERLIN, April 4.—The Russo-German agreement, worked out by the Soviet delegation to the Genoa conference and experts of the German government, began to bear fruit today. In compliance with the understanding, which provides mutual guarantees not to allow propaganda against the existing form of government in Berlin and Moscow, the Russian delegation suppressed the local bolshevik newspaper, Novi Mir (New Morning).

Chicago Man Chosen for Postoffice Job WASHINGTON. April 4.—Paul Henderson, Chicago, has been chosen second assistant past master general, it was learned in official circles today. Henderson is 42 years old, a son-in-law of Congressman Madden, served In the World War with rank of colonel and now is engaged in the stone business. He succeeds E. H. Shaughnessy, who was killed In the Knickerbocker Theater disaster. Virtue Still Its Own Reward Here GOSHEN, April 4.—Twenty cents reward was paid to Charles A. Hollinffer, an In ter urban conductor, who found and returned a wallet dropped by a stranger, at the interurban station hre The wallet is said to hare contained $l,OlO in currency an<l jewelry valued at SK.SOO. The stranger is suspected of having b en one of a trio that staged a robbery in Cincinnati, a few days ago.

City Employes Will Frolic at Riverside City hall employes and their families will frolic at a and roller skating party at the Riverside Park rink Wednesday evening. The management has given the city servants free use of the hall. G. Carleton Guy. director of dramatics, Edward Mcßride, director of recreation, and Raymond Wright, assistant

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For Women of Large Build Sateen Petticoats, $3.95 These petticoats are splendidly made garments that will withstand lots of wear, not alone because they are of good quality sateen, but also because they are specially patterned for the stout woman. The sateen is in a light weight, is employed in the plain top which is on an elastic waist-band, and likewise for the flounce which Is decorative with colored Insets. Hips measure full G 6 inches; lengths from 34 to 40 inches. The colorings are navy and Copenhagen blue, green, taupe, purple, black and brown. —Ayres—Gray shop, third floor. When the Wanderlust of Spring Seizes You Travel With Ayres' Bags A breath of April, and there are many of us immediately who want X to be out and abroad, wandering /j|\ over the face of the globe. An /Jjr l IL Ayres bag, reasonably priced and&/'l , serviceable, makes the right sort of "" traveling companion. A Group of Feature Values Listed Here

Genuine cowhide traveling bags; black, 18 Inches long; 3 styles, $2.95. Tan top hide cowhide bags, 18-inch size, 94.50. Superior quality leather bags of smooth and grained leathers, in black, brown and cordovan, made with 3 pockets, 97.50 and 99.50.

This is the Second Annual RELIGIOUS BOOK WEEK

With the Lenten season there comes a quiet pleasure in the contemplation of things spiritual, hence the enthusiasm with which this idea of a week devoted especially to religious books has been received. Our assortment of Bibles, Testaments and general works of religious significance are particularly extensive.

Bibles, 91.00 to 915.00. Prayer books and hymnals, 92.75 to 910.00. Testaments, COd to 94.00. Child's prayer book and rosary, boxed, special at 98<t. “Tho Life of Christ,” R. J. Campbell, 93.00. “The Young Man from Jerusalem,” 91*00.

Your Last Opportunity To benefit from the cutting and fitting skill of Madame Carpenter This is the last week that Madame Carpenter will offer her services as an expert cutter and fitter to those who purchase materials in the Ayres yard goods sections. Don’t let this opportunity slip by! —Ayres—Second floor.

Downstairs at Ayres’ Special — A Hundred Smart Suits Wednesday at $8.95 SMART they are, and trim; Tuxedo, box back and notched collar coats, some of them belted, many with patch pockets, a few button-trimmed. They are made of the popular tweeds and homespuns that seem to be the badge of style this spring, in the most popular colors. There are suits in gray, brown, rookie, tan, rose, periwinkle, blue; in sizes from 14 to 42. Suits of this type are suitable for street, sports, or business. Since These Suits Come to Us in a Special Purchase, We Believe Them to be Superior in Material, Price and Workmanship—at the Price Apparel Accessory Needs for Men and Boys / —Downstairs Store L. S. AYRES & COMPANY—DOWNSTAIRS STORE

city purchasing agent are in charge of arrangements. The announced committees are as follows: Reception Otto Smeltzer, Charles Grave, J. F. Rainer, Henry Harris, Jesse E. Miller, Mrs. Grace Guess, Mias Sadie McOroarty, Mrs. Flo Peckman, Oscar Wise, John Walker, John Stucky, Happy Combs, John L. Elliott, Miss Alice Mescall, Mrs. G. C. Guy, Miss Alma Eilering, Miss Grace Casey, Miss Dorothy Basey, C. Tom Johnson, Dr. Herman G. Morgan, Joseph Swain, Joseph L. Hogue, R. Walter Jarvis, Miss Cora Hartman, Miss

Black cowhide hags, full size, leather lined, 94*50. A group of very fine quality bags in black, brown and mahogany, leather lined, of handboarded or fine smooth sole leather, single or double handles, 915.00 each. —Ayres—Luggage, sixth floor.

“My Philosophy and Religion,” Ralph Waldo Trine, 91.50. “How to Know the Bible,” George Hodges, 92.00. The Twentieth Century New Testament, fi.25. "The Bible as Good Reading Matter," Albert J. Beveridge, 60C. —Ayres—Books, street floor.

Priest, Hendricks Kenworthy, Oscar F. Queisser, Herman F. Rickhoff and Mr. Bowser. Floor Mr. Mcßrif Mr. Guy, Mr. Wright, Joe Smith ans muel Sering. Ready to Hop Off LISBON, April 4.—A radio message received from the Island of Grand Canaria at 7 a.m., today said the PortugeUese aviators would start for the Cape Verde Islands on the second leg of their flight to BrazU, within a few minutes.

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Hosiery Prices 18c to $5 Pair Easter Ties Ties that breathe* the spirit of the day—cheerful, up-to-the-minute colors and patterns—are foremost in our stock, as they are in the minds af most men. A Special This Week Is 65c This consists of a collection of knitted four-in-hands, plain and interwoven, with neat contrasting figures; all popular colors. Tailored with open ends. —Ayres—Men's shop, street floor.

An Honestto- Goodness Circus The American Legion’s “Yankee Circus” at the Coliseum all this and all next week.

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