Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 74, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 August 1923 — Page 2

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CITY TO BE CLOTHED IN SHROUD OF SILENCE AS FINAL Rr

THREE INJURED IN AUTOIBILLAND TRAFFICNIISHAPS Girl, 18, Suffers Severe Bump on Head When She falls From Car, Michael Dugan Jr., 153 Blake St., today was recovering from slight injuries received Monday afternoon when he was

struck by an automobile driven by S. W. Robinson, . 207 Douglas St. The accident occurred at New York and Blake St. Robinson was driving slowly and stopped his car within four feet after hitting the boy, police said. "

AA Persons JI I hare been 111 killed in Ww an tomobile accidents In Marion County this year. 10431® fie aecidents. It is your duty to make the streets safe.

Miss Rath Pape, 18, of 20 E. Morris St., fell from B. Meridian street car No. 598, near Morris St., Monday night. She suffered a severe bump on the back of the head. She was given first aid by a physician and taken home. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Seidle of Bedford. Ind., were injured late Monday when their automobile collided with a car driven by C. A. Morrison, 3915 Guilford Ave. Mrs. Seidle's shoulder was broken. The accident occurred at Broadway and Thirty-Third St. Seidle's car was turned over. Mr. and Mrs. Seidle were taken to the home of Mrs. Seidle’s sister, Miss Eva H. Goodwin, 2254 Ashland Ave.

FIVE DIE WHEN TRAMS AUTO Coal Car, Switched Over Crossing, Strikes Machine, By United Press GRIFFITH, Ind.. Aug. 6.—Five persons -were killed and four injured when their auto was hit by a coal car being switched over a grade crossing early today. All the casualties were Ohioans touring to Chicago, i The dead: O. L. Kendall, Kingsville, 1 Ohio; Robert, 9, his son; Dorothy, 3, * hie daughter; Charles Spaulding, Kingsville, Ohio; Leola, 15, his daughter. The Kendall and Spaulding families, - traveling in a touring car, were unaware they were going onto a crossing. The coal car struck them squarely, crushing their car. The four injured members of the ’ two families were taken to a hospital 'here. . . .... _ , Griffith is near Gary. __ THREE DIE IN AUTO CRASH . Machine Side-swipes Truck on Dixie Highway in Michigan. By United Press MONROE, Mich., Aug. 7. —Three persons were kiUed when an automobile side-swiped an auto truck _ three * miles north of here on the Dixie highfway early today. - The dead: Morris Padot, 21; Martha Padot, his sister; Alma Duvall, 17, all of Monroe.

ssooyooo LOST BY m. IN 1923 Shingle Roofs Responsible for One-Third of Fires, Fire Joss in Indianapolis for the first seven months of 1923 is estimated at over $900,000, Jacob E. Riedel, chief of fire prevention, said today. The fire department answered 2,784 alarms of which 958 were caused by sparks on wooden shingles. Alarms in the mile square show only 112 actual fires with total loss of $215,780,000. Cooperation of citizens resulted in elimination of 2,550 shingle roofs from Jan. 1 to July 31, the report shows. Firemen have bee ndetalled from each station to make a survey of the neighborhood and advise with property owners on fire prevention methods. WAYNE COUNTY FARMER DIES SUDDENLY ON VISIT Alonzo P. Kepler To Be Buried in Centerville, Ind. The body of Alor.zo P... Kepler, 65, who died of heart failure Monday at the Seminole hotel, 920 N. Alabama St., was taken to his home in Richmond, Ind., today. Burial will be in Centerville, Ind. Mr. Kepler was visiting his son, John K. Kepler, in Indianapolis. Mr. Kepler Sr., was a very prominent farmer of Wayne county. The Kepler family was amongst the first ramilies to settle in that section. He was a member of Webb Lodge, F. and A. M., and the Knights Templar at Centervile. He is survived by the son and a sister, Mrs. Manzella Conway of Richmond. Woman Held on Liquor Charge Ethel Cox, 20. 436 W. Wabash St.. was arrested on a blind tiger charge today when police said they : found -thtie—gaions of whiskey at that ad

San Franciso Police Chief Holds Back Crowd

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CHIEF O’BRIEN, HEAD OF SAN FRANCISCO'S POLICE DEPARTMIJT, HOLDING BACK SOME OF THOSE WHO ATTEMPTED TO ENTER PRESIDENT HARDING’S SUITE IN THE PALACE HOTEL WHEN NEWS OF THE PRESIDENT'S DEATH BECAME KNOWN. THE SCREEN SHOWN IN THE PICTURE MARKED THE LIMIT BEYOND WHICH NONE BUT DOCTORS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND ATTENDANTS COULD GO DURING THE PRESIDENT’S ILLNESS.

SHANK WELCOMES MYSTIC SHRINE IN OPENINGSESSION Mayor Declares Klan Wrong in Principle—Charles W, Jewett Speaks, “The Ku-Klux Klan is wrong In principle and I stand on my constitutional rights to that effect,” said Mayor Shank today in his address of welcome to the convention of the Imperial Council Ancient Egyptian Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and the Grand Court Daughters of Isis, colored, at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Vermont and Toledo Sts. Charles W. Jewett, ex-mayor, welcomed the convention in the name of the citizens. “What right have white people of any religion to say that the black man, who fought and died for America, is not a hundred-per-cent American?” said Jewett. “The acts of men determine what they are.” W. P. Evans, prosecuting attorney, representing Governor Warren T. McCray, welcomed the convention. Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, colored, was chairman of the meeting. The first business meeting of the session was .scheduled for this afternoon at Ma chinists’ Hall. The opening session of the Daughters of Isis was called to order at 1 p. m. in the Bethel A. M. E. Church. Visitors are expected to number 10,000 by evening.

BOUNDS FAIL TO TRAGKASSAILANTS Tells Story of Attack by TwcuMen, Bu United Press RUSHVILLE, Ind.. Aug. 7.—When fresh bloodhounds failed to trail two negroes being hunted for an alleged brutal attack on a young white girl near Sexton, the search was abandoned early today. Persons assisting reached the conclusion the girl’s story was untrue. Bloodhounds taken to the scene of the alleged attack last night failed to pick up a scent, and the sheriff of Rush County was expected to have fresh bloodhounds ready for the hunt today. The girl, the 16-year-old daughter of Walter Aldridge, a farmer, staggered Into the home of a neighbor after dark last night and said she had been seized by tw onegroes, carried into a cornfield and attacked. The alarm spread and hundreds of farmers, armed with rifles, pitchforks and club, beat about the woods and cornfields in the vicinity all night without picking up any trace of the two negroes. The girl was taken home and given medical attention. FACTORY SERVICES BRIEF Operations to Be Ceased for a Time Friday Morning. Many large manufacturing plants in Indianapolis will not close for a half-day Friday in reverence to President Harding, A. J. Allen, secretary of the local branch of the National Metal Trades Association said ina statement to his membership. Instead many manufacturers have felt It would be more fitting to stop plant operations at 10 a. m. for periods ranging from five minutes to a half-hour for memorial ceremonies on the company's premises and time. Robber Fires Wardrobe Robert Frazier, colored, 830 Musklngon St., told police some ono entered his home, stole his son’s overcoat and while ransacking a wardrobe, set fire to clothing. The damage was slight, he told police. Miss Minnie Brooks, oolO|jd, 831 Murkingon St,, gave polios description of a colored man' she said she saw leaving the house.

San Francisco to Washington

TyTIARREN G. Harding, 29th yy president of the United States, died from apoplexy at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, Ang. 2 San Francisco. Funeral train left San Francisco at 7:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 3 with official party and military guard .of honor. Crowds of people along the route of special pay silent homage to memory of Nation's dead. Minor accident at Chepelle, Neb., delayed train. Million and half people in Chicago formed human wall 25 miles long and jammed railroad yards as "death special" arrived in “Second city” at 6;30 p. m. Monday, Ang. 6. The train was three hours going through Chicago because of dense crowds packing right-of-way. Transcontinental funeral procession passed through Indiana

Popular American Soprano Is Called Pinch Hitter in Opera

By MARIAN HALE. SEA Service Writer TTIEW YORK, Aug. 7.—The Pinch Hitter of Grand Opera 1 is what they call Frances Peralta, popular American soprano. Pinch hitting, she admits, has put her where she is today. Her ability to Jump Into a role at a moment's notice and save a performance that would otherwise have to be postponed has made her one of the most valuable artists at the Metropolitan. Before she was admitted to the company, she had to know a definite number of roles and be ready to appear on limited notice. But she didn’t satisfy herself with knowing just those sjie was supposed to know. She added to her stock, until today she has the biggest repertoire of any Metropolitan star. An Opportunity “It’s worth while —being a pinch hitter,” she says, “because when there is an important performance cn hand and the principal is indisposed, you see some of the wildest scurrying possible. Must the opera be postponed? Can any one fit in? Who’ll go to bat? “Well, If you are the person selected to save the day you win an opportunity not only to play an important role, but you appear with all the odds in your favor. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.” The fair singer believes that the pinch hitter principle applies to all walks of life. Way to Success “You ought to be able to do the job you are hired for," she states. “That's only honest of you. But when you take the time and effort to learn more than you are paid for, and prove yourself able to do something no one expected you to do, you are going more than half way to greet success. “Often I’ve seen girls In the business world use the pinch hitting system to make a job valuable and lucrative that didn’t start out to be

VETERAN TURFMAN TRAINS LAST COLT c ■ ■ George R, King, Famous H orseman, f Dies in Action' — Funeral Set for Thursday Morning,

No soldier felled upon the battlefield ever died truer to traditions of his calling than George R. King, 57, veteran turfman, 2346 College Ave., who passed away today. Mr. King was stricken with apoplexy and fell from the sulky dead while training his oolt, Brown Crlsco, on the State fairground track at 8 a. m. today. Thousands of persons interested In racing know Mr. King. He had trained horses for and driven them In Grand Circuit races for many years. X native of Dallas, Texas, where he still was a prominent figure in horse racing at the time of his death, Mr. King came here seven years ago. Mrs. King, who survives, is an employe of the, State. Board <j>f Agriculture. A daughtter, Dorothy, - living at home, also survives.

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Monday night, and at Gary thousands gathered at the statior\. On entering Ohio, home state of the dead president, thousands of mourners continued to line the trahks at every town and city. Arrived at Youngstown at 9:25 a. m. today. Due in Washington, where capitol building is draped in black, about 10 o'clock tonight. Body will lie In state |n rotunda of the Capitol Wednesday after resting In East Room of White House tonight. Thursday funeral train Warts for Marion, Ohio, home of Harding. Friday, the former president will be buried in Marion cemetery, the ceremony to start at 3 p. m. The body will be placed temporarily in a mausoleum and later transferred to the Harding family plot beside the President’s mother and sister.

FRANCES PERALTA anything at all. It’s my firm conviction that every one should start at the bottom, but that no one need stay there. “Sooner or later, Opportunity puts you 'on his calling list, and you’d better be there with the glad hand when he does," she concludes philosophically.

Mr. King was an Elk and a member of the Moravian church. The funeral will be held Thursday morning, the hour to be determined later. The body will be taken to Dalas. Texas, for burial. Man Held on Liquor Charge Albert Pealje, 70, of 117% N. Alabama St., was arrested by Sheriff Snider and Investigator Claude Worley today on a blind tiger charge. They 9aid Peake sold a half pint of whisky. Thief Seen in Room Fred V. Boellng, 376 E. Tenth St., reported $lB missing from his trousers pocket and a $25 watch from his room, according to police. Mrs. Boellng saw a man ie the room at 12:30 a. m. today Aut could not describe him accurately, she told police.

McCray to Ask Cessation of All Activities in Afternoon — Most Public Offices to Close All Day— Guard to Marion, % Arrangements virtually were completed today for the observaance in Indianapolis of Friday as a day of mourning over the death of President Harding. Governor McCray was preparing a /proclamation asking that activities of every kind be stopped Friday afternoon.

Most public offices will be closed. The Federal building, the courthouse, the State house and the city court will be closed all day. The city hall will be closed after noon. Theaters will be closed until 5 p. m. The Stockyards and the Board of Trade will be closed and commission houses also will close at 9 a. m. All Indiana postoffices wijl he clrvteJ from 3 to 4 p. m. Friday. Orders to this effect were received Ly Robert H. Bryson, postmaster, in a telegram from Postmaster General Harry S. New today. Bryson lmmediatelv notified postmasters throughout the State. Hoosiers Take Part Indiana will have a part in the funeral at Marion, being represented by the 113th Observation Squadron, Indiana National Guard, which will drop flowers on the grave. Services of the squadron, offered by Governor McCray, have been accepted by Lieut. Col. Frank P. Lahm, in charge of military arrangements for the funeral. Maj. James C. Patten of Kokortio, commander so the squadron, had flown in his own plane to Marlon to make arrangements. Many Indiana citizens will go to Marion for the funeral. Frederick E. Schortemeier, secretary of the Republican State committee, announced Indiana persons going to the funeral will leave on the Big Four at 7 a. m. Friday, arriving in Marion at 12:40 p. m. The train will leave Marion for Indianapolis at 7:40 p. m., arriving here at midnight. On the way to Marion the train will stop at Anderson. Muncie,, Winchester and Union City. Silent Tribute Paid A silent tribute to the memory of the dead President was paid in Indiana at 6 p. m. Monday, while the funeral train was passing through the State. In Indianapolis all traffic was held up for one minute. Automoj biles and street cars lined the streets for blocks. Many pedestrians stood jon the sidewalks bareheaded. All acj tivities at police headquarters ceased. \ The minute of silence was observed on request of Governor McCray. Memorial services were held by Federal employes in the Federal Court room Monday night. Addresses were made by William P. Kappes, clerk of the Federal Court; Homer Elliott, United States district attorney; Evans Woollen, president of the Fletcher Savings and Trust Company, and Frederick E. Schortemeier, secretary of the Republican State committee. A prayer was offered by the Rev. F. A. Hayward.

“With l’s, Though Dead." “We shall agree, I know, that he is with us still, though dead to time,” Woollen said. “His life of yesterday makes richer our living today. As Tennyson said, ’lt is well.’ Though he is now beyond our mortal recognition, it is well.” Elliott said in speaking of Mr. Harding: “His vision was broad enough to take In all of America—not just part of it. He had but one standard of policy and that standard Was loyalty anc service to the Republic he loved.” "He was brave but not reactionary.” Schortemeier said. “He had an innate love for world peace. His life proves the opportunity of America, for he came of humble family but loyal, brave. God-fearing stock. He was one of the most modest, mose humble men I ever knew. He was fundamentally honest in his convictions. Personally or publicly he was just what he was.” Clubs Adopt Resolutions

Resolutions on the death of Mr. Harding were adopted by the Columbia Club, the Seventh District Woman’s Republican Club and the G. A. R. These members of the Columbia Club will attend the funeral: Governor McCray, Senator James E. Watson. Postmaster General Harry' S. New, Taylor E. Gronlnger, city corporation counsel: Joseph B. Keaiing, Republican national committeemaft; M. Bert Thurman, collector of internal revenue: Ora J. Davies, State treasurer, and Fred Schorterpeier. Schortemeiere "will address memorial services of the Kiwarns Club at the Claypool at 12:15 p. m. Wednesday. Wives of members of the club have been invited. The Indianapolis Club announced, the clubhouse would be closed all day FYiday. The Indianapolis Live Stock Exchange will be closed all day Friday, the executive committee decided. The Chicago market will be open until noon Friday. Other markets may be influenced by the action of the Indianapolis exchange, Horace H. Fletcher, secretary, said. , AJI courthouse offices will be closed al' day Friday, but one deputy each will be in the clerk’s, sheriff’s, auditor’s and recorder’s offices to handle emergency legal business. POLICE CHANGES ARE CONFIRMED BY BOARD Three Appointed Patrolmen, Four Reinstated. Changes In the police department were confirmed by the v board of safety today. Resignations of Patrolmen Charles Clemens and George Koehler were accepted. Trafflcgien Ladreoce Mann w'as reduced to to partolman at his own request. Patrolman William R. Fisher was promoted to wagonman. Patrolmen Irwin C. Barker, William Woodward, Jes6e McCarty and O. W. Wooley were reinstated. T. J. Renforth, C. G. McAllister and A. P. Bruner were appointed patrolmen. Druggist’s Employe Arrested Edward Cravens, cclored, 817% W. Pratt St,, employe In the drug store of Leo Bond, colored, 638 Indiana Ave., was arrested by Federal-officers on a blind tiger charge today. They said a small quantity of gjn was found In the store. A warrant was Issued for Bond.

WOMAN CHOKED IN FIGHT WITH THIEF Two Suspects Arrested in Attack on Mrs, Mary Barnett in Bed —$200 Diamond Stolen,

Brutally choked and robbed of a S2OO diamond ring and a purse containing $4, Mrs. Mary Barnett, 736 N. Capitol Ave., fought desperately against a negro assailant; at 4:30 a. m. today. Two suspects were arrested. Visible on Mrs. Batnett’s neck were red bruises. “I was lying on my bed half-awake when I looked over into the corner,” she said later today. ‘Who is that?’ I asked. Immediately the negro flashed his light in my face and said, “Be still or I’ll kill you.” “I began to scream. The negro came over to me. ‘Shut up,’ he cried, ‘or I’ll cut your throat.’ I screamed all the more. Escape Made in Auto “He seized my throat, covered my face with a pillow and put his knee on my body- I was almost exhausted. “He forced me to remove my ring. When he released his hold and ran from the house. I roused the other occupants of the house.” J. D. Ford, 720 N. Capitol Ave., saw | the burglar jump over the front porch railing and pursued him through the rear yard. The jnan got into an automobile, in which another colored man was waiting in the alley. Ben A. Childers, 951 Eugene St., was passing in an automobile. He and Ford pursued the burglars’ car. They said the license was 477-693. which records in the secretary of State’s office show was Issued to Bailey Carter, colored, 1427 N. Senate Ave. Two Arrested Motor Police Maas, Chitw'ood and Patrolman A. Ball, In the 1200 block Ir. Senate Ave., found the automobile

ALLEGED INDIANA BANK WRECKER IS FIGHTINGRETURN Governor McCray Renews Request for Extradition of Jourgen Oison, By United Press BISMARK, N. D„ Aug. 7.—An attempt of Indiana authorities to extradite Jourgen Olson in connection wrlth an alleged bank -wrecking conspiracy, was fought before Governor R. A. Nestes today. Olsort, now living at Minot, was indicted by an Indiana grand jury Nov. 1, 1920, with John C. Effinger and :Arthur A. Halvorsen, following the failure of the Farmers Bank of Newburgh ,Ind. It was charged the three conspired to defraud the bank in which Olson was the majority stockholder. Defalcations totaling $89,000 were discovered, it was alleged. Governor McCray of Indiana issued extradition papers for Olson several months ago, let the proceedings drop, and then renewed his request for deliver!' of Olson. v The latter is fighting return to Indiana on the ground that the extradition can be honored only on a felony and that charges against hi mdo not constitute a felony.

CHARGES AGAINST FIVE POLICEMEN Two .Suspended, One Not Guilty, Others Continued, Charges against five policemen filed by Police Chief Rikhoff were heard by the board of safety today. Traffiicman William Roberts, charged with taking a drink of liquor while on duty at Meridian and Sixteenth Sts., and neglect of duty was found not guilty. Motorcyclemen Earl Davis and Robert Hiney, were charged with conduct unbecoming officers and neglect of duty on the night of July 26. Their cases were taken under advisement. Patrolmen Jack Small and Claren s Lacefield, were found guilty of charges of neglect of duty and were suspeqaed thirty days. HEARINcTsET NEXT WEEK Minor Appointments Made by Board of Safety. Charges against Francis Hamilton, city building commissioner, filed last week by William Rogers, former building inspector, will be considered by the board of safety next Tuesday morning, it’was said today. The board named Charles Richardson, a deputy inspector of weights and measures. William Parker was appointed a janitor in city market to take the place of William ..Wilson, who was discharged, ' Edward Gaynor was narked sqbstitue fireman.

FESLER CALLS COUNCIL For Fourth Time Meeting Stated for Orphans’ Home Business. For the fourth time this year the county council was symmon&i by County Auditor Leo K. Fesler to consider O.H appropriation of $150,000 for a colored orphans home, the date being fixed today for Aug. 15. “There will be no other point con sidered at this meeting,” said Fesler.

% i' " |j§pP r MRS. MARY BARNETT driven by Allen Bass. 36, colored 126 N. Senate Ave. He was arrested and said Jess Carter. 20, colored, 1427 N. Senate Ave., had been with him. Carter was arrested at home. Both men are charged with vagrancy and held under $5,000 bonds. Mrs. Barnett could not identify either man as her asailant, as it was dark in the room. Ford Identified Carter as the man he saw run through the yard. Both men denied having been in the house.

Special Cars ■ to Marion Federal, State and city officials in conference today with Frederick E. Schortemeier, secretary of the Republican State commitee, agreed that all persons desiring to go to Marion, Ohio, Friday for the funeral of Presi dent Harding should notify Republican State headquarters, Main 5990, at once so that ample train reservations can be made for all persons. The Indianapolis party will leave the Union Station at 7 a. m. Friday, going through Anderson, Muncie, Winchester and Union City. The party will return Friday’ evening, returning at midnight. All persons -were urged by the officials to make the trip.

RECOGNITION OF MEIOEXPECTED No More Formal Sessions Until After Harding Rites, Bu United Press MEXICO CITY. Aug. 7.—Government circles express belief that the conference between Mexican and American commissioners discussing recognition of the Obregon government by the United Jitates, will end Saturday, if a formal Session iseheld that day. Presumably, It is held, the outcome has been satisfactory, that is many expect recognition to result. There will be no formaf sessions until after the funeral of President Hard ing. WOMAN CHARGES ARC LIGHT FELL ON HEAD Merchants Heat and Light Company Sued for $5,000 Damages. Charging that as she waited for a street car an arc light at Clifton and Twenty-Ninth Sts. fell on her head and knocked out several teeth, Mrs. Minnie W’oodrum, 1110 W. TwentyNinth St., today filed suit In Superior Court for $6,000 damages from the Merchants Heat & Light Company. The neighbors ground that locality were in the habit of gently jerking the light cord when the lights refused to work, Mrs. Woodrum says. Some stranger was thus attempting to start the light, which fell on her head, she says. The accident happehed Sept. 26, 1922, she states. THIEVES LEAVE JEWELS Gems Worth SI,OOO Lie Unmolested t While $45 Is Taken Miss Garnet Nickolson,- 114 W. St. Clair St., told police her home was entered And $45 taken from aftrunk. She said SI,OOO worth of jewels in the trunk were undisturbed, acording to police. Tools Taken From New House Homer Payne, carpenter, 2828 E. Nineteenth St., told police today a thief took tools valued at sls from anew house at 4504 Washington Blvd. Mrs. Samuel W. Boulware, 1712 E. Maryland St., reported a shed in the rear of her home was broken into early today and fifty fleet of garden hose and automobile tools taken.

BLUE GRASS ANDH HOOSIER BRIGADE ARRIVEAT KNOX Field •Artillery From Two States Will Remain Until Aug, 19, N By DOROTHY STANHOPE Times Staff Correspondent. CAMP KNOX, Ky., Aug- 7.—The 13Sth Kentucky and the 139th field artillery composing the 63rd brigade of field artillery, arrived at camp on Sunday and found all in readiness for them. Their advance parties had been on the ground for several days and had made all possible preparations. General Ellerbe Carter of Louisville had been to camp several times the last few weeks looking out for the interests of his command. The general is a very busy man just at present, for, in addition to his national duties which he takes quite seriously, he is candidate for Lieutenant Governor on the Republican ticket. He motored down from Louisville on Sunday to take personal command of his, brigade. Officers Motor Down A number ot other officers also motored down. They were to be seen all along the road Sunday morning. The railroad and highway are side by side for a distance and it looked as though the troop traii\ and some of the automobiles with officers were trying to see which should reach Knox first. All told, there are ninety-two officers and 1,028 men here with this brigade. They have brought their guns with them. The trains on which they arrived were mixed, olie having flat cars with the guns, baggage cars with the heavy pieces and coaches with at least one soldier at every window. Horses Arrive The horses hajl been sent here and have now been turned over to them, 600 of them. Tijey have now almost their full quota, and when they return to Indianapolis and Louisville, Aug. 19, the horses will be taken along. Col. Johr S. Fishback, who corn'’mands the 139th, is one of the most progressive of the national guard colonels. During the coming winter he will take the six weeks’ course at the General Staff College at Washington. The corps commander, Gen. James Mcßae, will come down from Ft. Hays, Columbus, to look over this brigade while it is altogether. He expects to be here Aug.- JJth and 18th. i

DOLLINGS AUDIT. WORKSPEEDED Reorganization of Subsidiaries Considered, Audit of the books of the R. L. Dollings Company of Indiana and its subsidiaries -was being rushed today by George S. Olive, accountant in charge of the work. Experts have worked at night and on Sundays in an effort to complete the audit as soon as possible, Bert Mcßride, receiver, said today. A complete statement of tjie financial affairs of the concerns probably will be ready next week, he said. Maurice L. Mendenhall, secretary of the Indiana Securities Commission, called upon Mcßride today. It is understood that the question of a reorganization of the subsidiary companies with a view’ to placing them in operation as soon as possible was discussed. CADETS HONOR HARDING Black Horse Troop at Attention as Funeral Train Passes. Several Indianapolis boys who arel members of the Black Horse Troop of Culver Military Academy, were with the famous troop when final respects were paid to the memory of President Harding as the funeral train passed through Indiana Monday night. The troop was drawn up at Wawassee, Ind., and, -with sabers drawrn, stood at attention as the train passed. Automobile headlights were turned on the boys as they stood motionless on the hill.' The color guard of Culver, in command of Col. Homer L. Noble, met the train as it sped past La Baz Junction. The Black Horse Troop took part in the Harding inauguration parade at Washington. A. M. CARNAHAN FUNERAL .Aged Former Resident Bam on Site Now Occupied by Postoffice. Funeral services for Andrew M. Carnahan, 73. former resident of Indianapolis, who died Monday at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Flanner & Buchanan chapel, 320 N. Illinois St. Burial will be In Crown Hill cemetery. Mr. Carnahan was the son of Mrs. Catherine Yandes Fletcher and grandson of Daniel Yandes, a pioneer of Indianapolis. He was born in Indianapolis March 18, 1850, in his grandfather’s home on N. Pennsylvania St., on the site of the Federal building. He married Miss Kate of this city and moved to Cincinnati forty years ago. He leaves no immediate family. Man Tells on Himself Carl Augustus Riggs, 42, of Bowling Green, Ky., walked into police headquarters at 1:50 a. m. today and declared he was wanted in Bowling Greep on the charge of issuing fraudulent checks. He was arrested on charges of drunkeness and vagrancy. Detectives will investigate.