Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 242, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1923 — Page 1

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VOLUME 35—NUMBER 242

STATE IS KIND TO M’CRAY BANK

Absence of Charles W. Miller Is Mystery to His Wife and Friends

Last Seen at Columbia Club at 5 p, m., Friday—No Subsequent Trace, LEAVES SPOUSE MONEY Law Partner Believes Associate Is Victim of Overwork, Relatives and friends of Charles W. Miller, former United States district attorney and former at-torney-general of Indiana, were mystified today over his disappearance. At 5:15 p. m. Friday Miller cashed checks for $lO and SIOO at the Columbia Club. Here trace was lost of his movements. He left his office at 3:20 p. m. That Miller is ill due to overwork is the fear of some of his friends. .Leaves Bonds Home When Mrs. Miller returned home Friday afternoon she fund some bonds and wallet containing a small sum of money on Mr. Millet's dresser. It is believed he went home from the Columbia Club. Offer of assistance in the search was made to friends by John Mullin, inspector of detectives. The offer was accepted and Mullin said lie would assign several detectives to the case. Overwork was given as the probable cause of the disappearance by Henry M. Dowling, Miller's partner. "He' was an indefatigable worker," Dowling said. “He has been more than usually i busy for the past, year. Last summer he took a very short vacation and on j his return plunged into his work < harder than ever. May Have Got Smlden Call "Os course it might be that he, unexpectedly received a message calling him out of the city on business and left without leaving word at his office or home. This was not his custom.” Dowling scouted the idea that financial affairs had anything to do with the case. "He bad 1 n voikin : . , on Sundays and It was telling on him,” -•aid Lucius O. Hamilton, president of Hamilton. Harris & Cos., a close friend, who is aiding in the search. Hamilton believed Miller had wandered somewhere, either afoot or on a train. He does not drive an automobile. Hamilton said. Miller was horn near New Albany and visited relatives in tha. neighborhood. His wife has relatives at Goshen. Hamilton quoted Mrs. Miller as stating there had been no domestic trouble. Mrs. Miller was at the home, 20'. 1 N. Alabama St., and was forbidden by the family physician. Dr. James B. Stalker, to see any one. "Mr. Miller had been in fairly good health, considering the great amount (Continued on I’age 2)

Another Indiana Story By an Indiana Writer Secured for The Times Series of Hoosier Fiction ALICE of OLD VINCENNES A charming- romance of love and thrilling adventure woven into a literary setting that is entertainingly informative as to life in the early days along the Wabash and which at the same time is historically accurate. Maurice Thompson’s BEST KNOWN NOVEL To Be Published Serially in The Indianapolis Times Starting Thursday , February 22

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Ex-Attorney General Missing From Home

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CHARLES W. MILLER Since the photograph was taken, Miller does not wear a mustache. SHRINERS CLOSE ” ANNUALMEETING Choose Oklahoma City for Next Convention, With the election of officers and the selection of India, Temple of Oklahoma City for the 1224 meeting, Directors of the Sfrrtne Association of America closed their sixth annual meeting here today. Officers elected: William D. McGregor, Mocha Temple, Lodno, Ontario, president; Forrest L. Fisher, Osman Temple, St. Paul, Minn., first vice president, and Kenneth Glllett, A1 Malida Temple, Los Angeles. Cal., second vice president. Directors elected were; A1 Smith, Moslem Temple, Detroit: Frank Roundy, Medinah Temple, Chicago; Ear! Swan. India Temple, Oklahoma City; Arthur Tredway, Ala Amin. Tern pie, Little Rock; Robert Sindell, Bauml, Baltimore: Percy Hough. Za-Ga-Zig Temple. Des Moines, and Robert Eider, Murat Temple, Indianapolis. LEAKY HYDRANT BLAMED Mrs. Sudie Light Slips on Ice in Front of Spring St. House. Because Mrs. Siglic light, 724 E. Ohio St., slipped on ice in front of the home of J. F. Clayton, 202 Spring St., where a leaky hydrant caused the sidewalk to become slippery, Clayton may have to hire a plumber, police said when they were called to assist Mrs. light home. They were •searching for Clayton to tell him to have the leak repaired.

ENGLAND AGREES I TO TAKE TROOPS FROM RHINELAND Will Allow French to Cross Occupied Territory With Coal Trains, Bu United Press PARIS, Feb. 17.—Great Britain has agreed to withdraw her troops from a portion of the occupied zone on the Rhine so the French may occupy and utilize the Duren line for transporting coal from the Ruhr, Yves Letroquer, minister of public I works, reported to the cabinet today. Letroquer has just returned from London whore ho conferred with Premier Bonar Law. Generals Godley and Degoutte are to discuss the utilization of Cologne for troops and food stuffs, under arrangements made at London, Letroquer said. Premier Poincare announced Britain showed the greatest desire not to hinder execution of French projects. PASHA IN CONFERENCE. Parley May Not Result in Peace in Near East. Bu United Pries CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 17.—1sI met Pasha, Turkish foreign minister, j arrived here today for a confernce | with General Harington, British comI mander in the Near East. It Is not expected that their parI ley will result in any eleventh-hour ; peace settlement, as Ismet has no more power to act now than he had ' when he walked out of the Lausanne j conference. BOATS SUNK IN RHINE ! Ta hot age Squad Blocks Canal on Orders From Berlin. Bu United Press i PARIS. Feb. 17.—A “sabotage j squad” today sank two boats in the ! Rhino-Hem canal, blocking it, and the French authorities have proof the act was ordered by the Berlin government, according to a Dusseldorf dispatch. French authorities now are planning to disarm and discharge all the Ger- | man police in the Ruhr region. fill f nited Press ESSEN, Feb. 17.—A bomb was | thrown into the Hotel Kuiserhof, | French military headquarters here ! last night, the explosion breaking win- | dows. There were no casualties. FIRE DAMAGE AT FACTORY IW Pumpers Relay Water Two Blocks to Blaze. Roof, floor and melting glass at the plant of the Marietta Glass Manufac- | turing Company, Sixteenth St. and I Sherman Dr., were damaged between ] $7,000 and SIO,OOO today by fire. Superintendent William L'hl said flues over glass tanks were being j blown out and sparks probably set j fire to the roof. i The plant might have been dostioyed, Fir** Chief O’Brien .said, had not the company used an old steam pumper, purchased last summer from the city at O’Brien's suggestion, before the tire department arrived. Five j city pumpers had to relay water from ! plugs two blocks distant. HUSBAND DEMANDS SI,OOO Merlie I*emasters Says Wife Smoked Before Offspring. Merlie Remasters today tiled suit for divorce from Ola M. Remasters ;in Superior Court, room 5, on the i ground that she remained away from home “a week at a time.” Remasters also asked settlement of SI,OOO and that joint title of thoir home be given to him alone. The husband asked custody of the two children, Walter, 10, and Robert. 6. Mrs. Lemasters habitually smoked cigarettes in front of the children, he charged, in spite of requests that she desist.

STONE COFFIN OF KING TUT, REPOSING UNDER GILDED CANOPY, FOUND AFTER 3,500 YEARS

Hu United Prrxx LUXOR, Egypt, Feb. 17.—1n the Valley of Kings where 3,500 years ago the funeral cortege of Pharoah Tut-Ankh-Amen marched in solemn state, the men of anew civilization today made preparations for fetching the ancient monarch out of the tomb where he has slumbered for thirty-five centuries. The aperture knocked through the sealed door to the inner mausoleum has been closed up until all is in readiness for the official ceremonial opening on Sunday. When Howard Garter and the other excavators entered the outer tomb yesterday they found an undreamed of

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1923

Dad Helps Aspirant Practice on Parlor Floor for Times City and National Marble Tournament

’ ' .' LEFT: EDWARD E. McBRXDE. RIGHT: JAMES McBRIDE.

LLOYD GEORGE HOLDS FRANCE ACTS SHABBILY Former British Premier Declares Shiver of Apprehension Runs Down Back of England at Thought of Debt Terms, By THE RIGHT HONORABLE DAVID LLOYD GEORGE, (Former British Premier) Copyright. 1023. by United Feature Syndic*te. Exclusive World Ui/htH Held by United Feature Syndicate. Reproduction In Whole or \n Fart Prohibited. LONDON, Feb. 17.—A cold shiver ran down the back of England when it was announced officially that the British government bad definitely agreed to pay over 30,000.000 pounds sterling a year for sixty years to the United States in respect of debts incurred by us on behalf of our allies without seeking a contribution from our debtors to protect the taxpayers of this country. Tt is not that anyone dreamt the evil dream of repudiation. That was never woven into the texture even of the worst nightmare out of the many that have disturbed our repose since the greatest nightmare of all left ihe world a quivering, nervous wreck. Nor did we expect remission of our debts. Whenever we were tempted to exaggerate the bounds of human charity paragraphs appeared that reminded us of the attitude of the “Middle West.” America was discovered by Europe centuries ago, but the “Middle West” as a political entity is to untutored Europeans a discovery of the war. “AMERICAN CONSCIENCE—INEXORABLE” We were then told by returning explorers il was the seat of the American conscience—inexorable, intractable, but irresistible when engaged in any enterprise. How potent this conscience was*as a world force the war demonstrated. From the heights it hurled an avalanche of force against Germany that, overwhelmed the last hope of resistance. Unfortunately for us, when it came to debts we struck against the hard side of the “Middle West” conscience. Our hope was therefore not in remission. There were, however, many other possibilities. We were not the only debtors of the American Government. Other allies bad borrowed, not merely indirectly through us, but directly from America. We had every confidence that 1 he United States Government would not mete out to Britain severer treatment than it was prepared to accord our allies. We had 1o contend, it is true, with legends of our inexhaustible wealth. Apart from our great coal desposits and climate, which leaves those who endure it no alternative, but activity, we (Continued on Page 7)

wealth of Egyptian furniture, ideals and other objects of Incalculable historical value. The doorway from the outer room—now cleared of everything save two life size statues of the king which have been boxed up to prevent damage —led to a room hewn in the solid rock, and almost entirely taken up with an immense sarcophagus. The sides .if this sarcophagus, apparently made of wood,' came within two feet of the walls of the cell. There was barely room to pass around It. Its surface was exquisitely carved and gilded. In one end folding doors were found. , For the first time since Tut-Ankh-Amen. was laid m reat and the

portals closed by the gentle hands of the Egyptian priests, these doors were opened. They revealed another magnificent edifice, covered with carvings and crusted with gilded ornaments. This house of the royal dead, which has stood in the dark oi the subteranean chamber since long no fore Christ was born, is one of the most wonderful pieces of ancient Egyptian art work ever discovered. I( evidently consists of several boxes or canopies, one within the other. Inside the last one the mummy of the pharaoh will be found, the experts firmly believe. The work of dismantling these boxes will be very difficult because of the

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Winter Winds Do Not Daunt Followers of ‘Ringer’ Sport. | Undaunted by the chilly breath of winter—to say nothing of snow—which makes marble playing outdoors rough on youthful hands, ciack taw ujusif- throughout Indianapolis are knuckling down in parlor and kitchen, drilling for the national tournament to lie staged by The Times and associated newspapers. James Mcßride, 13, is shown herewith taking a lesson from an old-time star of the chalked ring, his father. Edward E. Mcßride, city director of recreation, who will cooperate with The Times in the contest to pick Indianapolis’ test marble player, to enter . district, and perlrii,s the national contest. Among the early entrants are: Carl Alexander and John Hamilton, Beech Grove; Thomas Hargraves, 2.14 YV. Empire St.; Paul Crouch, 232 YV. Empire St.; and Earl Bowermaster, 331 Blake St. “Ringer” has been chosen as the official game for the tournament, as it is a test of skill, Is scientific and brings out the greatest sportsmanship. It cuts luck to a minimum. Watch The Times for complete details, boys and girls. Meanwhile, chalk off a ring at home and plunk away. Remember, the tourney is open to girls as well a„s boys. TV/0 MORE COLD DAYS PREDICTED Youngsters Swarm in Search of Smooth Ice, Snow, which started at 10:30 a. m. and continued for several hoLirs, threatened today to spoil the skating and provide coasting for hundreds of boys *. nd girls who Hocked to the out-of-doors on their day off from school. J. H. Armington, Government meteorologist, said a slight rise In temperature brought the snow, which he predicted would continue in flurries until probably two inches fell The lake at South Grove proved particularly popular. At least two more days of cold weather may be expected, Armington j said. Temperature will remain about stationary with a minimum of 10 to 12 degrees above zero, he predicted. Box of Clothing Gone. Anna Morrison, 510 N. Meridian St., reported to police today theft of a box of clothing valued at $l5O. She said the box disappeared from a hallway immediately after site left it.

is necessary to work in the glare of flood lights, which increase the stifling atmosphere in the underground temple of death. Tflhere js hardly any room for workers engaged in taking the sarcophagus to pieces. How the Egyptians managed to build the elaborate and costly tomb within a tomb is unknown. Skilled workers must have put it together bit by bit in the restricted space cut cut of the rock where there is no elbow room at all. The royal mummy was probably placed there first and then the outer shells were erected around it. In addition to the saraeophagus,

Report Shows Governor's Institution Favored by Finance Board Above Others of Similar Size — j Politicians Profit Elsewhere. Information concerning State depositories filed with the Senate at the demand of that body shows that not only have new State depositories not been designated, but that a bank of which Governor McCray is president has more State deposits than any bank of its size in the State. The list of depositories showing the money deposited in each shows that the Discount and Deposit State Bank of Kentland has $140,000 of State money. Other banks of similar size have on deposit from $2,500 to SIO,OOO, Yvith a feiv exceptions, but none lias as much as the Kentland bank. Records in the State bank department show Governor McCray is president of the bank at Kentland. They also show that this bank’s total deposits amount to $493,542.30. Almost one-third of the money deposited in the Governor’s bank is State money. BANK OF BROOK HAS $75,000 Among the exceptions to the rule that small banks have small deposits is the bank of Brook. It has on deposit, according to the report, $75,000 of State money. The records show the president ot the bank is John F. Lyons, the cashier John B. Lyons and the assistant cashier John B. Lyons, Jr. Lawrence Lyons of Brook is Republican State chairman and one of Governor McCray’s former campaign managers. Still another exception to the rule that small banks have small State deposits is the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Attica, It has on deposit $30,000 in State funds. The records in the bank department show that the president of this bank is Charles W. Zeigler. He is chairman of the State highway commission. DEPOSITS IN KOKOMO INSTITUTIONS Banks at Kokomo, while considerably larger than the other institutions referred to, fared better than other banks of similar size. Ora J. Davies, treasurer of State and member of the State board <0 finance, which has charge of the distribution of State money, lives in Kokomo. The American Trust Company of Kokomo received SIOO,OOO in deposits. The Farmers Trust and Savings Company of Kokomo received $65,000. There are a few other exceptions to the rule of deposits being in proportion to the size of the banks. These are: The Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Bloomfield; s6o,ooo;‘the Studebaker Bank. Bluffton, $30,000; the National Bank of LaGrange, $45,000; the American Bank and Trust Company, New Albany, $50,000: the Citizens State Bank of Noblesville. $25,000; the Farmers State Bank oi Valparaiso, $75,000; the American Trust and Savings Bank of Evansville, SIOO,OOO, and the Peoples American National Bank of Princeton, SIOO,OOO. Iheie are these lew exceptions out of a list of approximately 350 State depositories. WHAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW. The law requires that State depositories shall be designated by the board of finance, composed of the Governor, the treasurer and the auditor, on the first Monday in January. This Yvas not done. Ihe board met this afternoon for the purpose of naming the banks. It lias been charged that as a result the $8,165,816 of State deposits are without protection of surety bonds as required by law until the board completes the designation of depositories.

BRITISH WAR DEBT VIRTUALLY SETTLED Senate Votes in Favor of Acceptance of Terms, 70 to 13— Bill Goes to House for Amendments,

By United Press WASHINGTON, Fob. 17. —Settlement of the British war debt to the l.'nited States was virtually effected today as a result of the Senate’s passage last night of the bill approving terms of the British refunding plan. The bill went back to the House today for agreement on amendments, but these, it is believed, will not greatly delay it, and within a few days the final "signing up” of the refunding plan can be accomplished. The amendments adopted were both presented by Democratic Senators, one by Robinson of Arkansas providing that future debt settlements with other nations shall be submitted to Congress for approval, but at the same ime relaxing very greatly the terms of the present debt, funding iaw. The other was the Harris amendment, including Democrats from now on in the membership of the American commission. The final vote showed, as was ex-

THE WEATHER

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity is generally fair tonight and Sunday, with not much change in temperature. Lowest tonight about 10 above zero. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. fi a. m 13 10 a. in 12 7 a. m 13 11 a. m 12 S a. m 12 12 (noon) 12 0 a. m 12 1 p. m 13

of a cat, regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt, also a canopie vase, funeral vases and,urns, small caskets thought to hold little images of servants who were to do Tut-Ankh-Amen’s work in the next world, and many other objects placed there to be of assistance to him his journey into eternity. The explorers, after making a brief examination of ail this, threw the flare of their electric torches ’-ehind the sarcophagus and saw revealed in the glare a great, black doorway into another chamber, even deeper in the side of the valley. This doorway had no portal, and had never been closed. Hasty examination of this new

Forecast Generally fair tonight and Sunday. Not much change in temperature. LoYvest tonight 10 above zero.

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peeted. an overwhelming belief in thj Senate, just as existed in the House, that the terms made with Great Brit ain were fair and just to both govern* ments. Seventy Senators voted fob the settlement and thirteen against it, police™ CLEWINHOLD-OPS Suspect in Interurban Robbery Watched, Police today were investigating a new clew in the hold-up Jan. 30, of an Indanapolls-MarttasTrille interurban south of Maywood, in which tW9 armed young men forced twenty passengers to leave the car, line up and be searched. After obtaining about SI,OOO in jewelry and money, the bandits escaped. The clew Is a description of a young man In the vicinity of Maywood who is known to be carrying a weapon and who resembles one of the robbers. Police were not notified until an hour after the hold-up took place and Sheriff George Snider not until fifteen hours later, giving the bandits a lead authorities have not been able to overcome.

priceless treasures, including a, number of chariots, intact, shrines and art objects beyond the power of money to buy. The investigators left these articles to be more closely inspected later. They climbed out through the aperture in the doorway, to the ante-cham-ber from which everything has been | taken save the' two statues. Visitors, clad in light, summery garments, the women with bright pariasols, afforded a striking modern note today as they clustered about the grim gateway of the tomb, gazing down In awe at this gloomy entrance to the mysteries of the ancient, long dead,