Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 96, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 August 1922 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 96

FIVE-CENT RAISE LIKELY II Sllli TAX LEVY FOR 1323 Boost Would Bring Rate to 29 Cents on Each SIOO of Property Assessed. ADDED EXPENSE HEAVY Zoercher Declares Apparent Decrease In Valuation Must Be Made Up by Public. BY ROBERT TV. SPARKS A State tax levy of twenty-nine cents on the SIOO of taxable property appeared probable for 1923 today. Such a rate will mean an increase of five cents over the twenty-four rate of 1922. Philip Zoercher. member of the *tate board of, tax commissioners, said a $600,000,000 decrease in property valuation will have to be met by a corresponding increase in the rate, soon to be determined. To meet this slump, tax officials figured that an increase of three cents would be needed if the State's revenues for 1923 do not fall below 1922. Deficit in General Fnnd A deficit of $1,200,000 now exiting In the State general fund and with expenses of the coming session of the State Legislature to bear, linked with the State's building program, which includes the erection of the reformatory at Pendleton, additional revenue will be needed to carry on the State's effalrs, officials said. Some expenses which the State has carried during the present year will not be incurred in 1923, but the decrease is not believed sufficient to offset the increase in expense in general. Levies for certain State funds are fixed by statute. They are: State tuition tax (general fund), .07; educational institutions, .05: vocational education, .005; State soldiers' memorial fund, .006; State agriculture experimental stations, .004, or a total of 13% cents. The levies of the tax board for the following funds in 1922 were as follows: General fund. .01; benevolent Institutions, .06; State highway commission, .033; State teachers’ pension fund, .002, a sub-total of 10% cents, kwhich, added to the 13%, provided by Statute, brought the total levy to 24 cents. Increase fn Center Township. Figures unofficially compiled In Marion County indicated an increase of 20 cents on the SIOO for taxpayers of Center Township. The present rate Is $2.32, while estimates for 1923 point to a figure of $2.67. Certain townships in Marion County have not filed abstracts with the State board of tax commissioners, figures in these townships being yet indefinite.

FIFTEEN BEAU II MINE BLAST Fourteen Injured in Explosion Mile and Half Below Surface of Shaft. By United Press VICTORIA, B. C.. Aug. 31. —Fifteen men were killed and fourteen injured in an explosion a mile and a half underground in the mine of the Canadian collieries limited, at Cumberland. Vancouver island, according to word received here today. . Three of those killed were white, six Japanese and six Chinese. The explosion resulted from a blast i set off by a fire boss for “brushing” purposes. "new cook gone Coats, Pants and Butcher Knives Also Missing. Charles Cann, counter man. told the police the new cook at the Superior lunch room, 117 N. Illinois St., departed last night and took two coats, a pair of trousers and a butcher knife worth $lO. William Patterson, the day chef, told the police the night cook rook two butcher knives and a meat fork owned by him and worth $5. RING IS STOLEN Sneak Thief Gets Purse and Savings Bank. A sneak thief entered the home of Mrs. U. G. Glidden, 2751 Stuart St., yesterday and took a purse. The pocketbock contained a diamond ring worth S9O, a small savings bank containing $6.

THE WEATHER

Showers over the middle Rockies and the middle Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys have been caused by the northwestern depression which still develops over the Missouri valley. Some showers have also occurred In the Pacific northwest. Moderately cool weather continues over the east and temperatures are high in the eastern slopes States, but are falling over the north Pacific slope in advance of higher pressure off that coast. New Orleans reported a temperature of SO degrees, the record for Wednesday. Helena. Mont., held the minimum record with a temperature of 56 degrees. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 70 11 a. m 83 7 a. m 70 12 (noon) 85 8 a. m........ 76 1 p. m 84 9 a. m 78 2 p. m.„..... 85 t 10 a. m. tl

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TOM SIMS SAYS: Every time we strike &a match we think about the coal shortage. ' s^ f \ "Ex-Kaiser to Marry Widow —"headline. Serves him right. gljjg When it comes to history, the average schoolboy is willing to let bygones be bygones. Americans may be foolish, but there are only 2,382 in Mexico. Dr. Magnan will test anew parachute in France. He will leave a wife and several children. When we get on our fall suit we are up to our neck in debt. Health hint: Never expect a street car to go around you. The man who throws cold water usually gets a chilly reception. Some of them can play the piano better than they can cook because they have a player piano. "Dancing is a crime,” says Voliva. We had a fine crime one night. Mayor of an Ohio town fined his son $2; but all fathers can't be mayors. Wise men never make faces at a cop or spank a neighbor's child. WHOLESALE RAIDS II Hit COUNTY SEAM BOOZE Scores of Arrests Expected With Arrival of Force of Federal Sleuths. By United Press GARY, Ind., Aug. 31. —Scores of arrests were expected here within the next few days in connection with the clean-up drive of prohibition agents which has been under way for several weeks. Twenty-seven arrests have already been made and information obtained against 137 additional violators. Federal agents declared. Bert Morgan, prohibition director for Indiana, and W. O. Holman, chief field agent, were expected here late today to take personal charge of the investigation. Officials Are Implicated Evidence is in the hands of authorities which will Implicate high county and city officials, Holman declared today. Holman is a veteran prohibition agent and has conducted clean-up campaigns in several Indiana cities. “When we get through with Gary it will make the other campaigns look sick,” he said today.

COUPLE SWINDLED OF LIFESMIK Old Box Game Worked Upon Man and Wife at Universal Who Lost $1,105. By United Press TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 31. Yesterday—a vision of comfort and affluence in their last years. Today—destitution with their $1,105 savings of a life time, made frugal by the parenthood of four children, swept away. This was the plight of D. Mitritch Hussty and his wife of Universal, Ind., near here. They were victims of the old "box game.” Two men, apparently foreigners, swindled them. FARMER TIED TO CHAIR Five Unmasked Men Search House for Valuables. By United Press WASHINGTON. Ind., Aug. 31.— i Samuel Ming, 80, a farmer who lives by himself, was tied to a chair by five unmasked bandits and his house was looted. The aged man's life savings which were deposited in a St. Louis bank. LESH RETURNING Attorney General Expected to Choose Deputy on Arrival. Attorney General Lesh, who with his family, spent a month's vacation in the West is expected to return Friday. He is expected to name a deputy to succeed Sumner Kenner. Announcement has been made that no appointment would be made until after the attorney general's return. ASKS MAYOR’S RECALL Petition Against Cleveland Executive Has 25,000 Signatures. By United Press CLEVELAND, Aug. 31.—Recall of Mayor Frederick Kohler was demanded here today in petitions containing approximately 25,000 names. The filing of the petitions is the climax of the mayor's tight with the Cleveland Federation of Labor over the “open shop” policy inaugurated in city departments. Requisition Granted Emory Boudreau, held In Gary on a warrant from Kankakee County, Illinois, on charge of non-support of his family, was taken back for trial today, after Governor MoCray had granted a requisition for extradition.

ALLIES DECLINE ■Mil II 9ERMAJTS DEBTS Relief Denied War Claims Payments as Insisted by French Leaders. BIG DIPLOMATIC VICTORY Belgium Willing to Accept Short Term Bonds Under Plan Agreed Upon. By United Press PARIS, Aug. ?I.—The allies have refused to grant noratorium to Germany, it was indicated here today after a session of the allied reparations commission. M. Dubois, French representative on the commission, hurried to Quai D’Orsay to consult with Premier Poincare when the meeting broke up. French newspapers carry reports from French official circles that Germany will not be granted relief from payment of war obligations. Belgium lo Get Bonds Belgium, under the plan said to have been agreed upon by the allies, has expressed willingness to accept from Germany short-term treasury bonds for the 1922 payments. In case the unofficial reports are borne out when the commission makes public its report, France, opposed to leniency toward Germany, will have won a big diplomatic victory. JAPAN IS URGED TO BE WORLD RUSSIAN POLICY Leading Newspaper Advocates Extending Recognition to Soviet Regime. By United Press TOKIO, Aug. 31.—'The Tokio Mainichi, a leading newspaper of Japan, today‘urged that Japan recognize the soviet government of Russia regardless of the attitude of other world powers. The position of the Malnichi was considered highly significant, although the government seemed resolved not to grant recognition. RUSSIA TO HAVE CHANCE Object of American Mission Disclosed By High Authority. By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—Russia will be given a chance to get back into the family of nations. This, It was understood today, from high authority, is the significance behind the State Department announcement that informal proposals had been made by the American Government to the soviet authorities looking toward sending an expert commissioner to investigate the economic situation in Russia.

BROWN REFUSES Tl TOIEFEBT Lawrence County Man Contests Certificate o*f Nomination of Frank Gardner. (Charging |fhat the certificate of nomination of Frank Gardner as successor to the late .John W. Ewing as the Democratic candidate for national representative from the Third district, was illegal and made in defiance of court order, R. C. Brown of Bedford, Lawrence County, today telegraphed Fid Jackson, secretary of State, to hold the certificate for contest. The Certificate was sworn to by Jonas Howard, Democratic Third district chairman. Mr. Jackson referred the matter to the attorney-general, who is expected to place It in the hands of the State board of election commissioners. RATTS HEARS CASE Railways Seek Adjustment on Transportation of Bricks in State. Oscar Ratts, member of the public service commission, conducted a hearing today In the matter of the State of Indiana against the Chicago & Eatern Illinois Railway, the C. C. C. & St. Dailway and the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway for an adjustment of rates on the transportation of bricks from the State penal farm to the Indiana Village for Epileptics at Newcastle and for establishment of a definite rate throughout the State. PROTESTS STENCH * Dr. Morgan Asks Relief in Pleasant Run Situation. Dr. Herman G. Morgan of the board of health stated at a meeting of the city department heads today that the department has been receiving numerous complaints In regard to the Pleasant Run and Bean Creek situation. He said that the stench from the streams and the mosquitoes breed ing there were a disgrace to the city. John J, Elliott, city engineer, explainedl that work would be started on sewers to remedy the situation next spring, j i

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Wise Old Crow Carries Ball to Green; Drops It By United Netcs LONDON, Aug. 31. —The golfing crow, with a thorough knowledge of the game, has been discovered in England. In a recent match a crow alighted on the links near the seventeenth hole. Picking up the ball the bird carried it a considerable distance and dropped It close to the seventeenth green. Help! Help! Editor Whipped by Irate Peoria Executive By United Press PEORIA, 111., Aug. 31.—When the Peoria Journal published a statement that open charges of graft were being made against Mayor Victor Michel and the city council, the mayor went to the newspaper office, demanding publication of an affidavit from a defeated painting contractor that graft was not included in his allege tion in enjoining the city from entering into a contract with a rival whose higher bid was accepted. On refusal, it is alleged, to print the affidavit as news or paid matter, the mayor proceeded to thrash Merle Slane, manager of the paper. The Journal supported Mayor Michel for election, but fell out w.th him over the matter of appointments.

ANTTBOLSHEVIKI II REVOLUTION THROUGH CRIMEA Odessa Soviet Declares Itself Free of Communist Rule by ‘Usurpers.’ By United Press LONDON, Aug. 31.—Sailors of the Bolshevist fleet in the Black Sea have joined the revolt of Odessa and other southern provinces against the soviet government, according to reports received here today via Berlin. By United Press LONDON, Aug. 31—Press dispatches from Berlin today quoted reports from Odessa that an nntl-Bol-shevik revolution had started in southern Ukraine and was spreading through Crimea. A dispatch to the Dally Mall said an Odessa Soviet had "freed itself of Bolshevism and called upon citizens to unite against the communist usurpers.” Considerable bloodshed Is reported tc havo attended the revolt. Odessa Is an important Black Sea port near the Bessarabian border. Before the war It was a prominent grain center and still is one of the Russian gateways. OPERATORS READY TO SETTLE STRIKE Union Representatives Ask Contract to Continue to March 31,1924. By United Press PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31.—Anthracite operators, following a conference with representatives of the miners’ union, on the strike peace terms offered by United States Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania, announced their willingness to make Immediate agreement to resume fuel production. The union representa tives asked anew contract to continue until March 31, 1924, in preference to the one-year term proposed. John A. Gorman, Ilazelton, seers tary of the joint committee of operators and miners, it -was said today is prepared to issue a call for a meeting which may ratify a settle ment of the strike, before the close of the day. PILES FUEL RESERVE State Accumulating Emergency Supply, Fearing Car Shortage. A large supply of coal is being accumulated at State institutions against any car shortage emergency, Fred Robinson, State purchasing agent, announced today. All Institutions now have several weeks’ supply on hand or In transit, he said. GETS ELECTION DATA Healey Prepares to Send Out State Ballots. George H. Healey, secretary of the State board of election commissioners, has received replies from nearly every county clerk in the State giving the names and numbers of the new election precincts, preparatory to sending out the State ballots for the November election. Copies of the Indiana election hws will not be ready for distribution before October he announced. PLANES WILL LAND Mail Airships so Give Exhibition at State Fair. Five mall planes will arrive in Indianapolis from Chicago and Cleveland Wednesday, Sept. 6, according to word received by Robert H. Bryeon, postmaster, today. Three of the planes will come from Maywood Field, Chicago, and two from Cleveland. They will land at the State fairground where they will be on exhibition until 2 o’clock p. m., Sept. 7, They will then give a demonstration of formation flying.

‘Junie* Winkel Expected Mother to Win SIOO Masquerader Check

"Junie," whose mother, Edith Winkel, identified the Masquerader of the Times and Circle Theater and won SIOO, is the most important figure in the life of the Winkel household. That Junle'a mother successfully identified the Masquerader when many thousand others were trying, makes little impression on him because his mother Is the most wonderful person in the world and her success was to he expected. Junie's father is an ex-service man and has been ill, unable to work for a long time, so Mrs. Winkel helps with the livelihood. During the day,

£20.000 ALLOWED BK STATE BOARD Printing Requisition GrantedEleven Offices on State Ballot. Requisition for $20,000 for printin gfor the State and for State institutions were authorized by the State printing board at its regular monthly meeting today. The State appropriation was for $2,213.24 and the State Institutions asked for $17,531.90. It was decided that eleven offices should appear on the State ticket for the fall election, the offices being: U. S. senatof, secretary of State, auditor of State, treasurer of State, superltnendent of plbllc instruction, clerk of the Supreme and Appellate courts and five appellate and supreme judges. The sibe of the ballot will depend upon the number of parties with candidates in the field. At the last election the following were represented: Republican, Democratic, Socialist, Prohibition, Farmer-Labor and Single Tax Party. WANTS INDIANA LAW International Offices at The Hague Asks for Copies. C. H. Huberich, counsel In the international law offices at The Hague, Netherlands, has written the State printing board asking for copies of the Indiana election laws complied by W. W. Spencer and A. G. Cavins. ATTACK ON INSURGENTS English Launch Drive at Black Rock on Coast of Ireland. By United Press CORK. Aug. 31.—A British War Department launch was attacked by a party of Irish Insurgents at Black Rock, on the coast of County Cork today. Four tommies and two insurgents were injured. DIGS UP DIAMONDS Excavations in Cellar Yield Illinois Man 137 Gems Worth $12,000. By United Press ELGIN, 111., Aug. 31.—While digging a cellar at his home, near Ontailoville, Albert Bartel unearthed ninety-seven diamond rings, valued at $12,000. The rings are German silver. There are 137 stones in all. They were deposited in a safety deposit box. FIRM INCORPORATES Hope Light & Power Company Files Papers Today. Articles of incorporation for the Hope Light & Power Company, capitalized for $25,000, were filed with the secretary of State today by the incorporators, Roscoe H, Martin, Roramio K. Ferry, Herman A. Stewart, Rupert E. Anthony, Alex Porter, Will D. Wooden and Lloyd S, Norton. The company will furnish the town of Hope, Bartholomew County, with electrio current,

“JUNIE" WINKEL

daddy and Grandmother Winkel care for Junie. "He misses his mother, though,” the grandmother said. “But during the three months his father was In the hospital he learned not to cry when she went away to visit him, and now he just says ’Mother's going to the hospital,’ and he tries to be brave. But perhaps this SIOO will change our luck, and Junie can have his mother stay home again. I hope so.” And "Junie,” busy licking the chocolate off a molasses chip, smiled approvingly.

TWO GIRLS MISSING Families Are Close Neighbors on Hoyt Ave. Rachael Grissom, 12, 1314 Hoyt Ave.. was reported by her father. J. IV. Grissom, missing since yesterday. W. H. Collier. 18. 1323 Hoyt Ave.. reported his daughter, Vivian Collier, 18, missing from home also since yeaI terday. LAUCK ESTIMATES AVERAGE IS SHORT Labor Union Statistician Says 22 y 2 Per Cent More Needed for Living. By United Press CHICAGO. Aug. 31.—W. Jett Lauck, statistician for the railroad unions, today pleaded with the United States railroad labor board to establish a living wage for workers. The living wage principle could be established in all Industries of America with an increase of 22% per cent, he said. “The total additional cost to the railroads would not be much over $100,000,000 a year, and there can be no question as to the ability of the roads to pay this modest amount,” he added. FIRST ARREST MADE Miner Surrenders in Connection With Herrin Riot Inquiry. By United Press MARION. 111., Aug. 31.—Otis Clark of Goreville, 111., Johnson County, first person Indicted by the Marion giand Jury in the Herrin mine war investigation, surrendered here today. Clark was held in connection with the killing of C. K. McDowell, superintendent of the strip mine, where twenty-two union and non-union miners met death. STAYS AT BROOKSIDE “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Performance Will Not Go to Garfield. The Municipal Theater performances of “Uncle Tom's Cabin” will continue ,at Brookside Park for the coming week instead of showing at Garfield Park, the park recreation department announces. The building at Garfield Park which was to house tha show will not be completed for three weeks. This is the show’s last week in |he public parks. BOLEMAN QUITS POST Industrial Board Secretaryship Assumed by Leland Fishback. Edward J. Boleman, who has served as secretary of the State Industrial board for the past four years, left his desk today, succeeded by Leland Fishback of Richmond, Mr. Boleman will enter the practice of law with a prominent Indianapolis firm.

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DYNAMITE, BULLETS, FIRE SPREAD TERROR THROUGH NATION’S RAILROAD LINES Abandonment of Negotiations to Settle Strike of Shopmen Is Signalized by; . .Violent Outbreaks. HUNDREDS OF LIVES ARE ENDANGERED Plots Uncovered by Federal Operatives Indicate Far-Reaching Conspiracy of Wholesale Destruction Dynamite, bullets and fire aided in the spread of the railroad reign of terror today, as peace negotiations were abandoned by representatives of the striking shopmen and the employing executives. Plots to wreck passenger trains, bearing hundreds of men, women and children, were revealed. Police guarded the homes of rail workers to prevent their burning, and to stop threatened personal violence. Accident Prevents Wreck One man was killed when a section “speeder” crashed into a pile of spikes and rocks, on the Illinois Central tracks near Council Bluffs, lowa. Two others were probably fatally injured. Railroad officials declared the accident prevented a passenger train wreck a few minutes later. Three men were held at Chicago after detectives alleged they had uncovered a plot to dynamite the “Western Express” of the New York Central and wreck other trains.

VIOLENCE II BAIL STRIKE INCREASES; BOMBERS SOUGHT Big Four Roundhouse Rocked by Dynamite Explosion Last Night. Violence in the railroad strike situation appeared on the increase here today. Police and railroad detectives were making every’ effort to obtain clews that would lead to the apprehension of dynamiters who attempted to wreck the Big Four railroad roundhouse at Shelby St. last night. It was the fourth outbreak within five days in the vicinity of Indianapolis. Previous occurrences Included the derailing of three freight trains, two of the Big Four and one of the Pennsylavnia lines. Rewards Offered The Pennsylvania road today followed the lead of the Big Four railroad in offering a reward of SI,OOO for information that would lead to the arrest of guilty persons. Two explosions at the Big Four roundhouse occurred last night at 8:30 o'clock. Two holes In the ground twelve inches square about two feet from the wall of the roundhouse were torn by the blast. No one was Injured. There was a near-panic among 120 employes at work in the roundhouse. Several windows were shattered. Sees No One Harry E. Hartman, a railroad guard, was within sixty feet of the explosions, but said he did not see any person throw the dynamite. C. O. Johnson, ex-city policeman, in charge of the railroad guards, investigated. A number of squads of police were rushed to the scene, but failed to find the prowlers, but claimed they learned eight young men congregated near the roundhouse earlier in the night spoke of throwing dynamite. Henry Mansfield, 1217 Fletcher Ave, a railroad employe, reported to police today his home has been bombarded with rocks last night and on Tuesday night. Patrolman O’Brien today obtained the first clew to the dynamiters when he learned of two suspicious men having been seen near the roundhouse Just before the explosion and obtained an excellent description. TRAINS MEET IN FOG Motorman and Passengers Injured in New Jersey Collision. By United Press JERSEY CITY, Aug. 31.—A rearend collision of suburban trains of the Hudson & Manhattan Railway occurred today on the Hackensack meadows, a marshy area, due to fog. The most severely injured was Motorman Burke of Train No. 606, which smashed into the rear end of Train No. 3,246. Others hurt were passengers. COERCION IS CHARGED Great Britain Frowns on Consuls Boosting Trade for American Sliips. By United Press LONDON, Aug. 81.—Great Britain has withdrawn official recognition of American Consul Slater and Vice Consul Russell Brooks, stationed at Newcastle, for alleged attempting to coerce British subjects into traveling on American vessels. The Newcastle consulate today was closed and a notice announced its powers cancelled. Board Holds Meeting The board of State charities hold a meeting with Governor McCray a t the Statehouse v

Forecast Unsettled, with thunder showers tonight or Friday. Slightly warmer.

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Bridge Is Dynamited Windows in houses half a mile away were shattered when a Pennsylvania railroad bridge at Wilmington, Del., was dynamited just before a fast passenger train was due. A fast Chicago & Alton train ran into an open switch near Bloomington, 111. Authorities said the switch had been tampered with. William Merro, president of the local federated shop crafts was shot and killed by an alleged railroad shop striker at Sacramento, Cal. H. E. Debolt, employed in the local Southern Pacific shops, is said to have confessed, claiming self defense. LODGE DECLARES BONUS FEASIBLE Takes Exception to Argument That Costs Would Stifle Nation’s Finances. By United Press WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.—The Senate today passed the FomeyMcCumber soldiers bonus bill. By United Press WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—Arguments of bonus opponents that the' $4,000,000,000 estimated Government expense will be an inexpedient and untimely drain upon the Treasury, are “absurd and idle,” Senator Lodge of Masachusetts. Republican leader, told the Senate today. "The bonus will not hurt the Treasury," he said. "It was good enough to stand the shock of war. It can stand this shock perfectly well with the bonus payments extended over a long period of years.” Denies Objections Lodge took particular exception t arguments that the bonus bill will cost the Government $7,000,000,000, as some Senators charged. Latest Indications were that the vote would be taken late this afternoon as planned by Senate leaders. COUNTY FEES ENOUGH Fesler Says Individuals Are Not Required to Pay Attorneys. Individual tax-payers are not required to help pay large attorney fees for putting through a petition for a road, Leo K. Fesler, county auditor, told a tax-payer of West Indianapolis. The tax-payers said that Attorneys E. S. Huggins and E. W. Hohet demanded that the petitioners for three miles of concrete road on W. Morris St. raise SBOO inaddition to the fee paid by the county. APPROVES ZONE PLAN Purdue Association Indorses Ordinance by Resolution. In a resolution passed recently the Purdue Association of Indianapolis expressed its hearty approval and indorsement of the zoning ordinance as prepared by the city plan commission. The resolution forecasts that the ordinance will promote the safety, health, convenience and general welfare of Indianapolis citizens.

WHAT DID YOU SEE?

G. D. L. saw a woman go into the Columbia Club to pay her water bilk A. J. TV. saw a well dressed man look cautiously about himself after trying to mail a letter in a fire alarm box. C. W. C. saw a girl trying to fill a bicycle tire with air without removing the valve cap. N. R. TV. saw a negro woman stick her chewing gum above her ear while eating a peach. E. B. saw a girl In a restaurant spill some salt and then throw some more over her shoulder.