Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 48, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 July 1922 — Page 1

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SENATOR NEW MAKES ATTACK ON PRIMARIES Indiana Solon Refers to Newberry’s Affair as Proving His Point. ARE ‘CONSPICUOUS FAILURE’ Holds System Is Breeder of Corruption and Poor Public Service. BY LAWRENCE MARTIN. United Press Staff Correspondent. WASHINGTON. July 6.—Predicting a nation-wide onslaught on the primary system of nominating candidates and a return to the old convention plan. Senator New of Indiana today declared that the Newberry case was a direct result of the primary system. Senator New asserted the plan is a "conspicuoi/s failure” and the breeder of political corruption and inefficiency in public service. Campaign in Every State The campaign against the primary system is to be conducted in every State having a primary law, with the support and aid of those members of Congress commonly referred to as the “old guard." Two Senate members of this group —New of Indiana and McC umber of North Dakota—have suffered interruptions to their political careers this year, through the operations of senatorial primaries. Others of the group of Senators are similarly menaced, as are members of the -House. Secretary Weeks' recent attack on the direct primary is regarded as an opening gun of the campaign. ■ i—i • DRAWS BACKFIRE IN lOWA Republican Senatorial Candidate Takes Issue With New. By United Pret* DES MOINES. lowa, July 6.—Senator New’s attack on the primary system drew rapid backfire In lowa. Smith W. Brookhart, Republican senatorial candidate, who whipped the old guard In lowa’s recent primary, declared that “New is all wrong.” ORDER ON BONDS' Judge Wilmeth Prohibits Professionals From Further Activity. Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth of city court today issued an order extending until Aug. 6 his ruling in effect May 6, prohibiting professional bondsmen and attorneys signing bonds at city prison. Some attorneys and bondsmen have been consistently getting around the order. These have been circumventing the court’s decree with the aid of police on duty at the prison. A favorite method is for the bondsmen to put up a cash bond for the release of a prisoner, then go to the city clerk's office, sign a paper bond there and obtain an order refunding the cash he had deposited with the turnkey. GARBAGE GREASE IS HIGHER SUgbt Gain Needed to Make Plant Self-Sustaining, Craven Says. President Jay A. Craven of the board of sanitary commissioners said today a car of grease was sold at $4,125 a hundred pounds, which is the best price in more than a year If $4.50 is reached the plant will be self-sustaining. Craven said. DEFENSE WINS POINT Court Indicates Possible Dismissal of Ward Indictment. WHITE PLAINS, N. Y., July 6. The defense in the case of Walter S. Ward, young millionaire charged with the murder of Clarence Peters, won an advantage this afternoon when Supreme Court Justice Morschauser directed District Attorney Weeks to show why the indictment against Ward should not be dismissed. TRUCK DRIVERS ARRESTED Eighty-three in Roundup for Failing to Display License. Eighty-three truck drivers were arrested today In the roundup by the police of drivers who do not display city licenses. NEW EXCHANGE OPENED “Humboldt” Now in Operation by . Telephone Company. I The new Humboldt automatic exchange of the Indiana Bejl Telephone ■omparv, at 5 W. Forty-Fourth St., H now in operation. numbers whose prefixes were and whose first digits “7” have been transferred to L'js Humboldt exchange. The exwas equipped to take care of 810 lines. IS’he Humboldt and Washington rxwill serve all subscribers of Ti. •ty-Fourth St. MERCURY GOING UP thing suits again will be in order fiSg&e weather man’s promises are His prediction today was ‘Jjq'rmer weather and the mercury steadily'. temperatures prevailed over f the country at 7 o’clock this according to the Weathei reports. nKe lowest temperature, IS degrees reported from Helena, Mont., and hfl highest, 82 from

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TOM SIMS SAYS: ‘V— " Everybody will be back to work soon exffipp cept 1116 chaperones. People not only live bX In their autos, but speeders die in them. SIMS June grooms find it hard to live a double life on a single salary. There is no use In starting trouble. It is a self-starter. The first radio concert was a tomcat on the back fence. Ataman Semenoff Is a man without a country. Countries are lucky. The Japs are leaving Siberia, but not leaving her much. The man who is all wrapped up in himself isn’t going anywhere. When a man 6teps on your hat that's one overhead expense underfoot. Ireland is having a hard time; but just wait until she tries to pass a soldier bonus. When an undertaker sees an unscreened restaurant he goes home and gets out his coffin catalogs. There is a bright side. If you don’t enjoy your vacation you will enjoy coming back. French baby born In an airplane is the highest bom Frenchman. v Never cuss a policeman. He might find It out. The hand that rocks the cradle Is too often the hired hand. It is easy to be boss in your home. All you have to do is send the rest of the family away. Movie stars never have to rehearse for a wedding. The man who wakes up and finds himself famous hasn’t been asleep. Strange things happen. We know a June bride who can cook. CONTRACTS LET Ten Portable School Decided on in Hot Meeting of Commissioners. The contract for ten portable school buildings was awarded to the Kurman Brick and Equipment Company for $47,887 by the school commissioners today. President Barry of the board asked two bidders be recalled to explain features of their bids. “What’s the use of playing horse with each other? We have been here more than two hours and know how we are going to vote,” Commissioner Gadd said. “If you would curb your tongue we would have more orderly meetings." President Barry answered. "Vulgarity of that kind is inexcusable.” "Aw, shut up,” Gadd countered, and the board proceeded with business. WAR IN VERA CRUZ Tenants Resist, Killing Twenty Soldiers Who Seek to Arrest Leader. By United Press VERA CRUZ, July 6. —Twenty were killed and seventy wounded today in a terrific battle between soldiers and the tenants’ union. Soldiers sought to arrest Heron Proal, union leader. Proal resisted. His adherents opened fire on the soldiers. One lieutenant and two soldiers were killed. Proal was arrested. FLORENCE SIMMONS ON TRIAL Recently Acquitted of Murder, She Reappears in Juvenile Court. Florence Simmons, 21,1417 St. Peter St., recently acquitted of murder, after she shot her husband to death, now under indictment in Criminal Court for shoplifting, is being tried today in juvenile court for alleged contributing to the neglect of ths children of Frank Bryant, 1430 St. Peter St. Bryant Is charged with child neglect. JONES TRANSFERRED TO JAIL Alleged Slayer of Chris Zinune/man, Roadhouse Proprietor, oved. Casper Jones, 1029 Parker Are., alleged slayer of Christian Zimmerman, formerly proprietor of the Oakley Club roadhouse, Kentucky Ave. and Big Eagle Creek, June 9, was transferred from the City Hospital to the Marion County jail today. In the fight he was wounded in the leg.

President Returns to Old Job for a Day and Writes Signed Article

By United News MARION, Ohio, July 6.—President Harding turned editor for a day. For the first time sinco he became President, a signed editorial appeitred in his paper, the Marion Star. The editorial, entitled .“The Essentials to Success,” prompted by the Marion centennial celebrations, follows: “While Marion is celebrating the centennial of the city’s founding it is fine to rejoice in the coming together again, to find happiness in the exchange in sentiments born of home coming, to recall the pride in things accomplished, and, above all else, appraise the qualities of men and measures which made us what we are

SHANK CARRIES THEATER SCRAP BACK TO PEOPLE Promises Voters WilJ Be Given Chance to Vote on Bill Passed by Council. WILL VETO ORDINANCE Expects 15,000 Names Favorable to City Conducting Open Air Shows. Mayor Shank decided today to carry direct to the people the question of whether municipal open-air theaters —made illegal by the city council last night—shall be continued. He said petitions for the theaters will be circulated among ciitzens, be on file at the Brookside and Garfield Park theaaters and ballots for voting on the subject will be Inserted in newspapers. “I'll show President Bernd of the council whether anybodys wants the theaters or not. He said the on'y man who told him he was in favor of them was a drunk man. I’ll show his 15,000 or 20,000 signatures of the best people in town,” the mayor said. Will Veto Ordinance. The mayor will veto the ordinance. The Garfield Park Theater opens tonight. Shank said he would speak against the ordinance either there or at Brookside. The ordinance also makes dancing In the parks unlawful. Counclimen Otto Ray and William E. Clauer voted “no." Other Ordinances Other ordinances passed were as follows: Authorizing $500,000 temporary loan for city general fund and' $173,000 for board of public health; appropriating $7,500 for three new trucks in the sewer department; giving policemen and firemen fifteen days vacation instead of seven, and ordering permanent improvement of Ruckle St. from Seventeenth to Nineteenth Sts. Ordinances Introduced: Authorizing corporation counsel to hire public utility engineer and adviser for $4,000 a year; authorizing sale of seven houses and one 3tore building off of park property and establishing the eight-hour day tor policemen. COAL VANISHES Union Official Points to Shrinking Reserves as Factor in Strike's Success. NEW YORK. Jluy 6.—The striking coal miners have won a strategic advantage, which they believe will force the operators to enter Into negotiations with them, according to a statement made here today by William Green, secretary of the United Mine Workers of America. “Through the depletion of coal reserve the miners have now brought about an economic advantage for themselves," said Mr. Green. “They have got to the point where it is necessary for the operators to negotiate. “The surplus coal supply is now estimated at 10,000,000 tons. This would last the country from two to three weeks if no more were produced. “Non-union mines are supplying from 4,500,000 to 5,000,000 tons of coal weekly, but this is only about 60 per cent of the country's consumption.” RUTH’S HOMER TIMELY No. 14 Comes With Three Mates on the Sacks. By United Press POLO GROUNDS, NEW YORK, July 6. —Babe Ruth smashed out a home run this afternoon with the liases full In the third Inning of the Yank-Cleveland game. It was the first game of a double-header. Mails was pitching for Cleveland. This brought Ruth’s total up to fourteen. 50 MORE POLICEMEN NEEDED Measure Extending Vacation Period Before Mayor Shank. At least fifty additional policemen will be needed If the ordinance passed last night providing fifteen-day vacations for policemen becomes effective. Chief of Police Rikhoff said today. Mayor Shank says he will investigate council’s rights in the matter before signing the ordinance. Fined for Assault. Martin Cory don and Ike Hoss, former deputy sheriffs, charged with assault and battery and robbery as the result of an attack on Claude Phillips in June, 1919, were tried In Criminal Court today. Corydon was fined 525 and costs and Hoss was discharged.

today. The latter is essential to tno preparedness for greater progress in the future. “Sturdy men pioneered the way to early settlement, and sturdy women, too. - “They blazed the way of development in Ohio, and sent many of their sons and daughters to the peaceful conquest of the greater West—the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Resolute and able men made secure the social order here, and simple and courageous men blended determination with genius and made the industrial beginning. “They had little of wealth, but they wrought wealth out of opportunity. Only a few knew their struggles, their sacrifices, but honesty, simplicity, in-

INDIANAPOLIS, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1922

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Among the members of the newly opened Girl Scout camp at SevernyFifth St. and College Ave are Rosella Hall, 10, of 2539 College Ave., and Bobby, age unknown, the camp watchdog. Bobby, In spite of her name, la a loyal Girl Scout, too.

RILEY HOSPITAL CONTRACT LET ON $311,000 BID Ground Will Be Broken Next Week for Memorial to Hoosier Poet. TOTAL COST ABOUT $500,000 The general contract for the construction of the first unit of the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children was let to the State Construction Company on its low bid of $311,000 today. Ground will be broken next week preliminary to the building of the first unit. It is expected the building will be completed and ready for operation within one year. Plumbing, heating and other contracts are still to be let. When entirely completed the building will represent a total expenditure of appropriately $500,000, it was said. The Riley hospital will be built on a slto between the Robert W. Long and the city hospitals. HOME BOMBED Leader of Dry Squad May Be Object of Bootleggers’ Dynamite Attack. AKRON, Ohio, July 6. —Two dynamite bombs practically wrecked the home of Police Lieutenant Frank McGuire early today. Bootleggers are believed responsible. McGuire is leader of a "dry squad." PROGRAM OF REPUBLICANS Will Make no Effort on Subsidy but Seek to Save Bonus. By United Press WASHINGTON, July 6.—Leading Republicans, at a dinner given by Senator Lodge last night, decided to make no efforts to pass the Administration subsidy bill this session. They will confer soon with President Harding and urge him not to veto the soldiers’ bonus bill when it is passed. THREE TAKEN IN FIGHT liow Lands Two at Headquarters, One at Hospital. Roy Clapp, 22; his wife, Audrey, 18, and his mother, Mrs. Jennie Clapp, 52, are charged with assault and battery today as a result of a fight at 144 W. Twenty-seventh St. Mrs. Jennie Clapp, mother of Roy, said her son had his tonsils removed and had been ordered not to talk. She alleged that Audrey started a quarrel with him, which started the battle. Roy and his mother were brought to police headquarters and Audrey, who was found unconscious, was taken to the City Hospital.

dustry, capacity and determination are known to have been the chief essential of their success. These make for success anywhere, and are available to all who aspire. “Let Marion preserve every good lesson of the yesterday’s and resolve to go on, adding to the stride in industry and commerce, and determine that every enlargement in material growth shall reflect larger progress in the finer attainments which make a community worth while. The fit counterpart to tlje city of material success is the city of happy homes, ample education, fortunate and profitable employment, worship of God facilitated, a civio conscience and a community soul*”

LEGGING? Cleveland bootleggers have a new stunt, according to Mayor Shank, who has just returned from that city. Ho said they wear a harness strapped around their waists which conceals quart bottles, so they give the appearance of coruplency amidships.

MILLION STRIKE Government Agencies Place Total of Idle Workers at High Figure. BY PAUL R. .MALI.ON. United Press Staff Correspondent. WASHINGTON. July 6.—More than a million men and women In the United States are out on strike, protesting against wage reductions. Figures made public today by government agencies revealed that approximately 9,000,000 hours of work a day are being lost by Industry because of walkouts. Labor Department figures show a total of 1.150,000 men are on strike, including 400,000 railway men. Figures on the walkouts follow: Bituminous miners, 573,000; out since April 1. Anthracite miners. 155,000; out since April 1. Textile workers. 80,000; out since January 1. Rail ahopme*~, 400,000; struck July 1. Minor strikes, 20,000. If these strikes continue workers In dependent industries may be thrown out. Labor Department officials say. SHANK SELLS RACE HORSE Mayor Explains Absence From City Over Holiday. Absence of Mayor Shank over the Fourth of July was explained by his honor when he returned to his office today. “I was in Cleveland attending the races," the mayor said. "I sold my race horse while I was there.” The horse split a hoof a few' weeks ago. Fred Cline, vice president of the board of park commissioners, suffered a severely sprained arm In an accident In a Cleveland hotel and was unable to return, Shank said. STATE WANTS FAIR PRICE Will Not Kell Reclaimed Lake Land Only When Figure Is Right. The State will not sell its land In Luke County, which has been drained by the receding of Lake George, unless It can obtain a reasonable price for it, ia the opinion of Edward White, Assistant Attorney General, who said the land surrounding the State's property brought as high as $2,000 an acre. The State claimed this land, which totals about 450 acres, after the East Chicago Realty Company hod attempted to sell it. ‘FATHERLESS BABY’ IS TARIFF WASHINGTON, July 6.—Assailing the McCumber bill as a “fatherless baby, lacerated and odious.” Senator Pat Harrison, Democrat, Mississippi, led the Democratic tirade on the floor of the Senate today against adoption of the cloture rule. Harrison pointed out that the fathers of the tariff bill, McCumber and Fordney, are leaving political life—one resigning, the other suffering defeat at the polls.

CONTROL By United Press SLATER, Mo., July 6. —Striking shopworkers continued to control Slater today following deportation of thirty strikebreakers yesterday. Governor Hyde was expected to announce today, following a conference with a representative <)t the adjutant general’s office whether national guardsmen would be ordered to the town, t J

BRAZIL REBELS FIGHT AGAINST GREAT NUMBERS Report of Ft. Capablanca Surrender Near Rio de Janeiro Reaches Buenos Aires. ODDS FAVOR GOVERNMENT Americans Find Refuge—Partisans of Former President Believed Behind Revolt. BUENOS AIRES, July 6.—Dispatches shortly before noon announced that Ft. Capablanca, near Rio de Janeiro, had surrendered to the Brazilian government forces. By MILES W. VAUGHN, United Press Staff Correspondent. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 6. —Cannon thundering in Rio Ray early today told of insurgents still holding out against overwhelming numbers. The revolution is still smoldering, although rebel surrender was believed at hand. Some shells have fallen in the center of Rio. Americans living near Fort Capablanca, who took refuge in the city. Include W. A. Haile of Texas and American Commercial Attache SchUf z. Officials believe the revolt was staged by partisans of Marshal Fonseca, former President, who for criticising the government was severely reprimanded and was reported to have been imprisoned later. 100 OVERCOME IN NEW YORK SUBWAY PANIG Little Children Trampled in Desperate Fighting for Exits by Men and Women. SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSE By JACK DARROCK, United Press Staff Correspondent. NEW YORK. July 6.—Little children were trampled, men and women fought desperately in the darkness and more than 100 persons were overcome in a panic thirty-five feet below the surface when a short circuit in the Lexington Ave. subway was followed by smoke and fire today. Children and women appeared from the subway exits with torn clothing and faces Indicating terrific struggles in the darkness Firemen descended to the express tracks, which were even deeper at the point where the flames started to spread. Hospitals quickly were crowded. Ambulances at the scene lined up in ranks to, take away persons overcome. GERMANS CLASH Mob Gathers at Castle of Count Demanding Flag of Empire Drop. By United Press BERLIN, July 6. —Serious clashes between republicans and -monarchists in various parts of Germany were reported today. Several were believed killed and many wounded when a mob of 20,000 gathered in front of the estate of Count Von Gresnaus, near Magdeburg and demanded that he haul down the Imperial flag. The mob was fired upon from the castle. SAYS GERMANY CAN’T PAY Former Chancellor Declares Reparations Must Be Cut. CHICAGO, July 6.—Germany cannot possibly pay the huge reparations sums, Or. George Michaelis. German chancellor during 1917, said on his arrival here. Dr. Michaelis recommended changes In the Versailles treaty to make the payments easier for Germany. Plan Reunion and Picnic. A reunion and all day picnic of Montezuma and Parke County people living in Indianapolis will be held at Garfield Park Sunday.

Shopcraft Strike Is 80 Per Cent Effective

By United Press CHICAGO, July 6.—The shoperafts strike is approximately 80 per cent effective, according to reports to the United Press today. Reports from large shop centers include: Chicago—7s,ooo men out, 90 per cent out. Greater New York—Unions claim 90 per cent out, railroads 50 per cent. lowa—B,ooo out, practically 100 per cent. Claims at Variance Indiana—Unions claim 100 per cent, railroads 75 per cent. Harrisburg, Pa.—Bo per cent, including 300 sympathizers. San Francisco —Reports a large divergence in claims for Western States. Unions claim 99 per cent out. Roads claim less than 50 per cent. Many new men being hired. Houston —3,000 ou4 in South Texas, about 90 per cent effective. Kansas City—lo,ooo out in Kansas, practically 100 per cent, including Kansas City, Mo. i Albany—9o per cent out*

REBELS GIRARD, Kas., July 6. —More than 4,000 "rebels,” followers of Alexander Howat, serving a jail term on charges of contempt of court., were today offering to return to work.

HART QUOTES REPORT OF BAD ROLLING STOCK Engineers and Firemen Say Locomotives Unsafe, He Asserts. PASSENGER TRAINS LATE BY VOLNEY B. FOWLER. Engineers and firemen report to striking shopmen engines are in such ‘‘deplorable condition” they are almost afraid to go in them, L. V. Hart, general chairman of machinists on the entire Big Four system, said today. Hart said he had no authentic figures, but ho had been told “almost every passenger train is coming into the city from ten minute* to two hours late.” Railroad officials said neceseary repairs are being made on equipment and their reports show trains running normally. Freights Reported Off Hart said he received a union report only about half the freight trains are operating on the Cincinnati Northern, from Cincinnati to Jackson, Mich. Hart said union reports show strikers maintaining a solid front. He advised at a strikers’ meeting not to believe railroad reprts and to the contrary pay no attertion to ultimatums because he said the strike would be settled so all seniority and other rights would be retained.” Asking Shank to Speak Charles Hanrahan, president of the local strikers, said effort is being made to get Mayor Shank to address the mass meeting of strikers’ women relatives and friends at Machinists Hail at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. The Rev. Frank Davison of the Englewood Christian Church will be another speaker. The Rev. Mr. Davison addressed strikers today. F. J. Dillon, business agent for the pattern makers also spoke. The minister complimented the men on their conduct. Ail workmen needed to replace strikers In Borne lines in Indianapolis shops have been hired. Big Four officials reported today. The company has been advertising for men since the strike began. The supply of electricians and helpers has been particularly plentiful with a goodly number of mechanics. Big Four headquarters announced. The office of D. J. Mullen, superintendent of motive power, will continue to recruit men for all lines. Those not needed here will be sent to other points. Belt railroad employes were given until 7 o’clock this morning to return to work without losing their company standing while Monon strikers were given until 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon. BLAMESJARDING Senator Caraway Denounces Executive for Booze on U. S. Ships. WASHINGTON, July 6.—Charging President Harding with responsibility for the "most flagrant violation of the Volstead act,” Senator Caraway, Democrat, Arkansas, in the Senate today denounced the sale of Intoxicating liquor on United States shipping board vessels. POLIGEMAN ROGERS IS DEAD Apoplexy Causes Sudden End of Vetteran on Central Ave. Car. Policeman William Rogers, 61, 3360 Kenwood Ave., died suddenly of apoplexy today on a Central Ave. street car. Rogers was appointed to the force April 20, 1894, resigned Dec. 7, 1898, and again became a policeman Sept. 29, 1901. Sixteen years ago he was assigned to duty at the Indiana National Bank. He is survived by his widow. G. O. I’. Senator Dies. By United Press WASHINGTON. July 6.—Representative Moses P. Kinkald, Republican, of Nebraska died in a hospital here today of heart trouble. He had been ill a. month.

McKeesport—9s per cent out. Columbus, Ohio —99 per cent out in Ohio. Roads Employ New Men Atlanta, Ga.—9o per cent out in Southeastern States. Roads employing new men. No breaks in union ranks, leaders claim. Denver—loo per cent out. St. Louis —100 per cent out. Seattle, Wash.—9s per cent out in southern Washington. Roads have announced unless strikers return today they will lose their seniority. Hundreds of new men being employed. Cleveland—2,ooo men out. No Work Being Done Los Angeles—9o per cent out, no work being done in shops. Pittsburgh—9o per cent out. A few strikers have returned to work. St. Paul—Some men returning to work—about 90 per cent effective. Milwaukee —100 per cent effective. Rock Island—All shop work closed down.

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FURTHER STEP TOWARD PEACE ON-RAILROADS Jewell Will Meet Hooper In Renewed Negotiation of Disputed Points. ATTITUDE IS CONCILIATORY Letter From Labor Board Expected to Pave Way for an Agreement. BY CHARLES R. LYNCH, United Press Staff Correspondent. CHICAGO, July 6.—Hope for peace parleys to settle the walk-out of rail* road shopment was held out today, as the roads showed the first pinch of the strike. Conciliatory messages were ex* changed between Ben W. Hooper* chairman of the United /States Rail* road Labor Board, and Bert Ml. Jewell* chief of the shoperafts union. The way toward negotiations th reach a settlement of the disputes which led to the strike was believed opened by the letters. Traffic Curtailed Suburban traffic was curtailed oil several roads operating out of Chi* cago today as a result of the strike. Railroad managers said trains were taken off merely as a “conservation measure” to preserve repaired equip* ment In case of a long-drawn-out strike. The Chicago & Northwestern discon* tinued, temporarily, sixteen trains. Fourteen were suburban and two were through trains operating between Chicago and Clinton, lowa. Further discussions between Hoopeft and Jewell looking to the establishment of a basis for conferences were expected today. Jewell planned tet answer Hooper’s latest personal letter* Although union headquarters here continued to insist that the walkout was practically 100 per cent effective railroad executives declared this was greatly exaggerated, and said many men who walked out Saturday have returned to work. PENNSYLVANIA ULTIMATUM Company Gives Striking Shopmen Time Limit for Return. PITTSBURGH, Pa.. July 6.—An ultimatum to all striking shopmen of the Pennsylvania Railroad, covering the great central region embracing j territory between Buffalo, N. Y., on | the north and Fairmont, \V. Va. t on the south, and Altoona, Pa., Cleveland and Columbus. Ohio, was issued from the general offices here today. The company gives Its striking shopmen until Monday, July 10, 12 o’clock noon Eastern standard time, to apply for reinstatement. Those not seeking their jobs by that time will not be re-employed, the 'official statement said. It was also announced that similar action had been taken by the other regions embracing the entire Pennsylvania System. To Protect Mail Trains WASHINGTON, July 6.—Postoffice Department officials today reported only a few reports of attempts to hamper trains carrying mails. Attempts to delay trains transporting mail, will be dealt with drastically, the department said. Three Strikebreakers Shot. ALBANY. N. Y„ July 6.—Three strikebreakers employed in the West Shore Railroad shops at Ravena were shot by unknown assailants. Troops patrolled Ravena today. EX-CHIEF JAILOR GETS TERM Robert Mcßroom Goes to Prison sos Misappropriating SI,OOO. Robert Mcßroom, formerly chief jailer at the Marion County jail, pleaded guilty to embezzlement of publio funds and was sentenced to serve one to five years in the Indiana State Prison by Judge Collins in Criminal Court today. In addition he was fined SI,OOO and costs and disfranchised for three years. He admitted he misappropriated 51,000 at the jail. TO MAKE AUTOS AT PREMIER Receiver Authorized to Issue Certificates for SIOO,OOO. The Fletcher Savings and Trust Company as receivers for the Premier Motor Corporation, was authorized by the Superior Court today to issue SIOO,OOO in receiver’s certificates. The receivership will not interfere with the company's production. Bidders May Testify By United Press WASHINGTON. July 6.—Bidders for the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate project will be given a final opportunity to testify before the Senate Agricultural Committee Thursday and Friday, it was decided today. WHAT DID YOU SEE? C. R. B. saw a sign on Madison Ave. reading “4 4-10 miles to Indianapolis Monument Square.” M. F. C. saw a woman stop her automobile and take a stray cat from the street. W. C. saw a woman on S. Ritter Ave. cut down a cherry tree in order to get the cherries. J. K. saw a flapper with a raised pink parasol calling the stops on an Illinois street car one night. T. O. M. saw a strange young man assist a girl in picking up the eon* teats (4 makeup case*