Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 79, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 August 1923 — Page 2

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Former Crown Prince Frederick Foresees Anarchy and Civil War in Germany

By FERDINAND JAHN Copyright 1923 by United Press D r ~~~ m OORN, Aug. 13. —Frederick Wilhelm, former crown U prince, foresees an early outbreak in Germany—a communist uprising, followed by a counter-ac-tion through Fascisti, which will mean civil war and anarchy. The deposed heir to the Hohetizollern throne expressed these views in an exclusive interview while visiting his father, the former kaiser, here. He cherishes no illusions as to the purpose of the Fascisti or conservative reaction, which he expects to follow the communistic up-

BUSINESS MAN DECLARES EUROPE IS BOOMING UNDER CHAOS

'BOY FINANCIER’ IS FACING RUIN AG HEADOF PIGGLY Clarence Saunders Pays Dearly for Victory Over Wall Street, By United Pret: MEMPHIS. Tenn., Aug. 12.—Clarence Saunders today paid dearly for his short-lived victory over Wall Street. The "boy financier,” who three months ago counted the profits of his trading in Piggly Wiggly stock on the New York Stock Exchange In millions, today prepared to surrender everything he possessed—even his home — "in an attempt to prevent bankruptcy.” Obligations Total $5,000,000 Saunders, one time grocery clerk, was ready to surrender stock and control in the management of the Pig-gly-Wiggly chaain of self-service stores which he founded. His obligations. according to estimates, totaled J 0.000,000. This was money borrowed to carry on a campaign to force up the price of Pigg?ly-Wiggly stock. Nearly a year ago Saunders believed speculators were trying to ruin him by forcing down the price of stock in his stores. He bought all of the Piggly-Wlggly stock offered for sale. Pools were formed among business men to raise money to finance Saunders in purchasing the stock. "The grocery clerk financier” obtained nearly all of the outstanding stock and when those who had sold short tried to buy to cover their sales the price was forced up from $32 a share to around SSOO. When Saunders had more than $4,000,000 in paper profits, the board of governors of the New York Stock Exchange suspended trading in the stock, declaring a corner existed. No Market Left. "With no market left for his holdings, Saunders was unable to sell securities to pay the iponey borrowed from the pools. He announced he would retire from the presidency and give up all control in Piggly-Wiggly at a meeting of the pool today. "I have lost my business and my money, but I have gained knowledge from which I will attempt to build up another fortune.” he said. "I will lose eVery nickel I have, even my home.”

MRS. SARAH E. WAGNER FUNERAL AT NEWMAN Body of Vged Resident to be Taken to Former Home. The body of Mrs. Sarah E. Wagner, 76, who died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles . F Voyles. 4150 N. Meridian St., following an illness of over a year, will be taken to her former home in Newman, 111., for burial Tuesday morning. She was the widow of the late Dr. John H. Wagner of Newman, 111. Mrs. Wagner was a member of Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of the I>. A. R. of this city. She is survived by five children: Dr. , J. R. Wagner of Palacios, Tex.; Mrs. Henley Eversole of Newman, 111.; Mrs. • Charles Voyles of Indianapolis; Mrs. O. M. Sherman of Kansas City, Mo., and Dwight Wagner of Newman, 111. n MRST EMMA TYLER RITES —. Funeral to Be Held at McNeely Parlors at 2 P. M. Tuesday. The funeral of Mrs. Emma Tyler, 52, formerly of Indianapolis, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George J. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sunday afternoon, will be held at the funeral parlors of McNeely & Son, 1828 N. Meridian St., 2 p. m. Tuesday. She was the widow of the late . Charles M. Tyler of Indianapolis. One daughter and three sons survive. CARS SENT TO NEW YORK Premier Motors Ship Ten Taxicabs to Eastern Metropolis. Ten Premier taxicabs have been shipped to New York by Premier Motors, Inc., of Indianapolis, as the first of a large number to be sent to that city. The trucks paraded the streets Saturday. The chassis of the Premier Cab is built in the Premier shops and the body is by Millspaugh and Irish, of this city. Bandits Get $2,000. By United Press ST LOUIB, Mo., Aug. 13.—Four bandits robbed the downtown office of the St. Louis Ice Cream and Soda Company of $2,000 and escaped to day after chasing members of the office force into a back room. A Roy and His Dog police were asked by South officers to look for William 16, of South Bend, who poleft there Sunday in fcls

rising. He declared he did not believe it would be monarchistic, and especially, it would not be in behalf of the Hohenzollerns. Picture of Youth The interview, obtained just before Wilhelm left Doom to return to exile retreat at Wierigen, was granted by the former crown prince as he stood beside his little red automobile In one of the streets of Doom. Dressed in a gdlf Costume and bare-headed, Wilhelm was the picture of youth and vigor. He pulled a cigaret case from his coat pocket, esked the correspondent to join him in a smoke as they” talked.

Plenty to Eat at Peoples Outfitting Company Picnic

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Two hundred employes of the Peoples Outfitting Company, 133 W. Washington St., frolicked at the company’s thirtieth annual picnic held at Liberty Beach, on White River, Saturday afternoon and evening. Thirty contests and races were on the program. A bathing beauties’ contest attracted the attention of the picnickers for some time. Kenneth Huck, Jr., was high point man of the day, winning first in the

C. OF C. TO OBTAIN PLACESFOR VETS McWhirter Appoints Group to Aid Disabled Group. Felix M. McWhirter, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. has appointed a committee to help secure positions for disabled war veterans who are completing government training courses. It was announced today in the Chamber of Commerce “Activities,” official publication of the chamber. The committee: Lamonte Daniels, chairman; G. B. Clippinger and G. Barrett Moxley. John B. Reynolds and J. Porter Seidensticker, secretary of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, are ex-officio merfibers of the committee and two additional members will be chosen from the Jnnlor chamber. There are between 3,000 and 4,000 veterans completing training courses each month. Business men of the country are making ready response to the Government’s suggestion that these rehabilitated men be given employment, It was said. The work of the Chamber of Com merce committee wiU be to obtain fre quent reports from the veterans’ bureau and information from local employers as to positions available. MRS. C. WEIMER IS DEAD Funeral for Aged Resident to Be Held Tuesday Morning. Indianapolis lost an old resident with the death of Mrs. Catherine Weimer, age 76, 1255 S. Meridian St., who died at the residence Saturday. The funeral will be helld at 8:30 a. m. Tuesday followed by services at the Sacred Heart Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery. She was the widow of the late Nickolas Weimer. She is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. William Wenger. Mrs. Henry Stahl, Mrs. Bernard Kunkel, Mrs. James Atkins and J. N. Weimer, all of Indianapolis.

Yes, Our Mayor Has No Presidential Ambitions

His honor. Mayor Shank, suffers many shocks as head of the city of Indianapolis, but he admits he grasped the arm of his chair tightly when reading a letter urging him to be a G. O. P. presidential candidate in 1924. For there in black and white, from a group pt newspaper men in Washington. was the startling news that political writers in the Capital acclaimed the mayor as "the man of the hour,” “a second Roosevelt who would wield a big stick,” “a man of action” and other similar titles. The mayor read further with unusual interest- He was informed that

and then unhesitatingly answered all questions as he discussed in detail the affairs of the fatherland. “I am most pessimistic of Germany’s future,” said the crown prince. He was then told of the rumors concerning monarchist activities following his arrival in Doom, but shook his head. He admitted he longed to return to Germany, but insisted the only idea back of this longing was the desire to devote his energies to his family and administration of his estates . "If, through some movement, a situation would arise as a result of

pie-eating contest and the boys’ race. Other results: Ladies’ ball game, store vs. warehouse, 11-6, in favor of the warehouse: men’s ball game, 6 to 6, store; bathing beauties’ contest. Mbtj Ruth Seigle, first prize (Airedale pup); Miss Marie Becker, second; Miss Elsie Kelley, third; girls’ race, under 10, Elizabeth Dugan, first; boys’ race, Kenneth Huck, first; horseshoes, E. A. Kahn apd H. P. Wolfe, first; fat ladies' race,

Women Regarded as Good Insurance Risk

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MISS BINA M. WEST. “They used to say it took a woman to beat an insurance company ,” said Miss Bina M. West, Port Huron, Mich., commander of the Women’s Benefit Association of Maccabees, who will *>e one of the leading figures in the National Fraternal Congress at French lick, Aug. 27 to 30. "But It is obvious that the change in the status of women during the past twenty years has brought about necessity for Insurance and a changed relationship as wage earners which makes them more desirable insurance risks. Many Indianapolis Maccabees know Miss West. Old-Time Printers Meet The Old-Time Printers’ Association met at the Denison Sunday afternoon. Among the "old-timers" present with anecdotes for the program were Julian Wetzel, president of the Indianapolis Typothetae, and Frank Eckert of the Star mechanical department.

field of possibilities. It was suggested that an organization could be easily formed and a Shank campaign launched. But the mayor thinks different. He readily agreed that newspaper men are his best friends and that the honor was duly appreciated, but—“l think too much of my hat to have it kicked around in the national artna," wrote the mayor to Clarence Ulgry. a Washington newspaperman. “It’s a good hat. and I don’t want it trampled on.” And as the mayor turned to other mall, he indicated that Indianapolis

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which a plebiscite might call you to the throne, what would you do, then,” he was asked. The former crown prince shrugged his shoulders. , "There is absolutely no sign of such a movement,” he responded. Here Frederich Wilhelm, propounded a question one often hears in Germany: "How long will America view the anarchy in Europe without intervention,” he asked. "America has the French at her mercy because of the American debt,” he went. on. “America could compel France to altar her course through pressure as a creditor.”

Mrs. Kenneth Huck, first; sack race, Everett Smats, first; cigarette race, Joe Dugan and Olive Enzwiler, first; pie-eating contest, Kenneth Huck, Jr., first; young ladies’ race. Ida Kelley, first; potato race, Mies Enzenlies, first. The grand finale was a tug 3t war • between the Royal outfit alid the Biitmore outfit. The committee in charge was R. A. Seigle, H. P. Wolfe, E. A. Kahn, president of the company; Ray Perkins and E. A. Kelly.

EIGHT-HOUR DAY AT GARY ILLS Shift From Long Schedule Will Be Gradual; By United Press GARY. Ind., Aug. 13.—Eight-hour working shifts were put into effect in the Gary mills of the United States Steel Corporation today. The shift from the 12-hour day will be gradual, officials said, due to the shortage of labor. Four open hearth furnaces were put on the new schedule today wdth 300 new' workmen. These furnaces are still in need of men. All coke ovens will start on the eight-hour day at midnight tonight. CHILD LABOR TO BE BENEFITED

Improvement in Juvenile Health Conditions, NEW YORK, Aug. 13. —Improvement in child health conditions will improve child labor conditions and vica versa, according to Owen R. Lovejoy, a director of the American Child Health Association and general secretary of the National Child Committee. Both organizations, work- | ing for the common good of children, will see results In their particular work accrue to the good of the other, in the opinion of Mr. Lovejoy. The American Child Health Association is concerning itself with the health of children from birth through the school age. Its membership runs into the thousands and extends to foreign countries. In the decade 1919 to 1920, according to Mr. the number of children 10 to 15 years of age in mines and quarries decreased 60 per cent. Child labor In mills and factories. In the same period, decreased 29 per cent. The National Child Labor Committee la advocating two things in general; first, improvement of State laws on child labor and, second, amendment to the Federal constitution to empower Congress to regulaate the employment of children. The headquarters of the American Child Health Association are at 532 Seventeenth St., Washington, and its executive office at 370 Seventh Ave., New York City. Prijson Uniform Found A prison uniform, No. 996. was found In the weeds near State St. and Spann Ave. today by Motor Policemen McCldre and Thompson. Police are looking through records of escaped prisoners. Can Germany Pay? THE HAGUE. Holland, Aug. 13. In the face of International arguments over the capacity of Germany to payreparations, the German firm of Cassirer has bqught Rembrandt’s “Old

The prince inquired as to the views and likly course of President Coolidge, displaying great interest in the policies of the new American executive. Then reverting to condition ) in Germany, he continued: “I view the present situation with extreme anxiety. The terrible slump of the mark and the threatened coal short agje present, possibilities of serious riots. I have talked with many bankers, but none- see a way out. Expect Counter Action "I expect the communists to seize the opportunity presented in the deplorable situation to make anew

Although Politics Is Going From Bad to Worse, Material Conditions Are Vastl y Imoroved, Is Judgment of Irving T. Bush, By MILTON BRONNER S .V£.4 Service Staff Writer EON DON, Aug. 13.—Politically Europe is going from bad to worse. Materially the condition of Europe is becoming better. One sees the political froth at the top. Superficial observers don’t see the material progress beneath the surface. This is the mature judgment of one of the most mature and far-seeing business men of New York and London—lrving T. Bush, head of the Bush Terminal Cos. of New York, head of the company that built the magnificent Bush building in London, and president of the New Y r ork State Chamber of Commerce. ,

Mr. Bush has recently had intimate conversations with Trotski and Kameneff in Russia, Mussolini and Giolittl in Italy, Chancellor Cuno, Stlnnes and Max Warburg in Germany, and leading statesmen 4ind business men in France and England. “There are,” said he, on the eve of his departure for America, "three vital things in connection with the con dition of the world today—First, the French occupation of the Ruhr; second, the Leagne of Nations; third, the World Court. Believes French Wrong "As to the first, I think the French are absolutely wrong. I think France is sorely in need of candid friends. They ore not truly friends of France who pat her statesmen on the back and say that everything she does is right. That way lies danger/' In the present Instance I thing l'.igland is right. I know there will be some who will say that England is animated by selfish motives; that she wants more favorable conditions extended to Germany so that her own business may pick up. "Bpeaking from that standpoint one could also say the United States is selfish. Our farmers are in a bad way and we w'ant to help them. The Industries of England are in a bad way and she wants to help them and, Incidentally, her workmen. So in this matter, American Interests and British interests are identical. U. S. Should Give Support "That being so, I would like to see America come out clearly, bravely and strongly. This would in no way entangle us, in European affairs. In the matter of the Ruhr and the question involved in it, we should give our powerful moral support to Britain. By so doing we will prove the truest friends of France herself. It is against all our interests to sit by and see another war in the making. "The English are now pinning all the'r faith to what is virtually an American plan—the scheme to have an international commission examine the facts and report what Germany can really pay and what she should pay. This was ably set forth in a powerful speech by Secretary of State Hughes last De cember, in New Haven. "My feeling regarding the League of Nations is a mixed one. As at present constituted every time it has a meeting the military power sits on one side of the table and the’ money power on the other. The military power is France and her satellites—Poland, Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia and Roumania, whoso armies she subsidizes. On the other side sits the money power, chiefly represented by Great Britain. The League of Nations thus becomes a scene of intrigue. Undecided on league "So sometimes I wisli we were in the league—if we were assured that our troops would never have to go to Europe unless our own people so willed it, and if we were assured that the European nations would find no means of interfering in the affairs of North and South America. But then I have second thoughts and am rather satisfied that we are not in the league, because for our representatives to sit in with the wily old diplomats of Europe is rather like an innocent sitting in a poker game with sharks. "I believe in the world court and think our late President Harding was right. The world court, too, is an American idea. We have never believed that the only two methods of settling a dispute are either by arbitration or by war. "On the whole, I think Europe is improving. The big fact is that quietly and unobtrusively the material condition of Europe has bettered since the war. The herds of cattle and sheep have increased. There are more horses. More acres of soil are

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A score of foreign workers were chased from Collinsville. Okla. Smelting plants, following a clash Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carleson and two children, 9 and 2, were killed by an interurban car at Princeton, 111., Sunday. Prof. Neils Bohr, Copenhagen, claims to have isolated anew element known as hafnium, supposed to be a rare metal. Damage <*%timated at $4,000,000 was caused by fire In a business section of Montreal Sunday. Relics believed to belong to a period 400 years B. C. have been discovered at Ognlna, near Mt. Etna, following earthquakes.

putsch very soon. This will lead to a counter action by the Fascisti, which will mean utter civil war and anarchy. "But I am perfectly aware that the nationalistic renaissance, which is apparently growing stronger throughout Germany, does not contain any elements of a monarchist movement.” Continuing, Frederick Wilhelm ex pressed grave concern over the food shortage that would likely result in Germany owing to the internal clashes. He sees a repetition of conditions that prevailed in Germany during the war, but emphasized anew that he was taking no part in

being cultivated. Implements of agriculture and ihdustry that were worn out are being replaced. The railway tracks are being improved. The rolling stock is being repaired. Houses are being built. Factories are being enlarged. Canals are being constructed. "These are after all real sources of wealth. Money v is merely the counter which represents wealth. It is on this very ftiateriai progress and not upon the market price of paper morjey that I base a certain amount of optimism as to Europe's future—always provided the peace eqdures in the Old World.” COUNTY TAX RATE TO BE NO HIGHER Center Township Figures Hold Up Estimate. Although the city tax rate for next year is higher, the county tax. 26 cents for 1923, will be the same or lower. County Auditor Leo K. Fesler said today. County officials and department heads are preparing estimates for 1924 for Fesler, who prepares the budget to be submitted to the county council Sept. 4. The 26-cent rate this year raised approximately $1,000,000, which went for expenses of county government, county institutions, repair of roads and payment of interest and principal on debts. "It iR probable that determination of the total tax rate for next year will be held up until Assessor Mike fetterson completes figures for Center Township,” said H. L. Butler, chief deputy auditor. "Fesler has refused to accept the estimates the assessor has given, and we don't know how much property there will be to tax.”

WOMAN STABBED IN SIDE Stranger Pulls Knife When Miss Hill Refused to Sit In I^ap. Miss Amanda Hill, colored, living in the rear of 1814 N. Illinois St., today was recovering from two slight knife wounds in her side. Miss HI! was motoring Saturday night, she told the police, when she was held up as were other members of the automobile party. She later told the police a strange colored man joined the party at Fourteenth and West Sts., and when she refused to sit In his lap he stabbed her twice with a knife. DR. 0. B. SURFACE RITES Services for Physician to Be at Greenwood, Iml. Funeral services for Dr. O. B. Surface; aged 77, 1618 Shelby St., who died at the Methodist Hospital Saturday, will be held at the Methodist Church at Greenwood, Ind.. Tuesday, at 10:30 a. rn., with the Rev. Lines of Greenwood officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood cenrfPtery. Dr. Surface had lived In Indianapolis for the past twenty years. The widow and a son, Henry, survive. . Affectionate In Name LONG DITTON. England, Aug.—l3 —When Popkess met a gM named Popklss, well —they just, had to get married. Their names spoke for them.

Gerke at Los Angeles, discloses the wife is Marie Prevost, movie actress. License for establishment of birth control clinic in Chicago has been refused. Because of high prices trourists are shunning Deauville, French summer resort. After a marriagd of forty years Mrs. Virginia Famback, Baltimore, was granted an absolute decree of divorce Saturday. Francis B. Sayre, son-in-law of Woodrow Wilson, will leave United States in October to becom* advsior in international law to tha King of Siam. Records compiled show that as a

the movements in the fatherland. “I am interested oiny as an onlooker,” he went on, “but an onlooker who loves his country with all the passion of his heart, whose hands are tied." The prince expressed admiration fo<* the firm resistance shown by the people in the Ruhr. He said he was convinced that if the Berlin government slackened its resistance, the people of the Ruhr would not heed and would continue to hold out against the French occupation. The crown prince declared: “Force creates counter force and acts of terrorism will be only natural reaction to France’s ' terror-

Eagle Scout to Be Guest at Academy

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DONALD MARSHALL Boy Scout Donald Marshall, 15, University Heights, member of 'Troop 38, will be the guest of the Culver Woodcraft School during the week of Aug. 20, it was announced today by Miss Stella Doeppers, Boy Scout secretary. By virtue of his having qualified second place in a recent efficiency contest conducted by R. J. Donovan for scout troops of the southside, Scout Marshall was chosen. He attained the eagle scout rank last June at the court of honor. During each week of the Culver woodcraft school the National Scout headquarters picks ten boys to attend. The boys receive training in woodcraft and leadership. Allan Bishop of Troop 46 was another local scout to attend the school. He attended the week of Aug. 9.

GROCERS TO GIVE PRIZES AT PICNIC Annual Affair at Columbia t Park Wednesday, Fifty packages of groceries wiU be given away Wednesday evening at the annual picnic of the Indianapolis Retail Grocers’ Association in Columbia Park. The grocers expect a recordbreaking crowd. The picnic was postponed from Aug. 8 because of President Harding’s death. Chances on the groceries dated Aug. 8 are good Wednesday, William Rathert, chairman pf the picnic eommltteee, said. Art electric sweeper and electric iron will be grand prizes. Free transportation to and from the Shelby car line will be provided. Woman Knifes Husband James Curtis colored, 1012 W. Vermont St., is in the city hospital suffering from knife wounds said to have been inflicted by his wife. Berth*. Curtis, according to police. Mrs. Curtis was arrested for assault and battery with intent to kill, while Curtis was arrested for assault ar.d battery, child neglect and vagrancy, police said. Man’s Earnings Taken “What good does it do a man to work?” asked Elmer Simmons, 209 N. Noble St., employed in the boiler room of the Indianapolis Light and Heat Company, Kentucky Ave. and South St., when he told police his pay envelope was stolen from his coat pocket. __, Dies After Runaway Coroner Paul F. Robinson today was investigating the accident that resulted in the death of Charles H. Lambert of Sheridan, Ind. Lambert died at the Methodist Hospital Aug. 11 as the result of a fractured skull. He was hurt when he fell from a wagon when his horse ran away at Sheridan. Playmate Accidentally Shot By Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 13.—Roy Mattingly, 3, Madisonville, was instantly killed Saturday when his 6-vear-old uncle Charles Daugherty, also of Madisonville, accidentally shot him with a shotgun. The children were playing together when the accident occurred. Revenge by Telephone BERLIN, Aus- 13.-, —Fraulein Ema, pretty young typist, faced the most peculiar charge ever brought jxp in court here. It was getting revenge on her employer, who had discharged her, by telephone. She had all her friends call him up during the night, thanking him for flowers and other

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ism.” The prince maintained the French evidence Itself bore witness to the futility of the Ruhr occupation from the standpoint of gaining coal. Frederick Wilhelm showed himself to be especially well posted on British politics. He was well informed as to Premier Baldwin and regarded the successes of the Laborites in England as of greatest importance. Reverting to American politics, he inquired particularly as to the prospects of the election of Henry Ford as President. The prince said he often desired to visit America, but now doubted whether this would ever be possible.

COOLIDGE TAKES OVER HIS DOTIES IN WIE HOUSE President Occupies Executive Offices—Mrs. Harding Undisturbed. By PAUL R. MALLON United Press Staff Correspondent WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—President Calvin Coolidge established himself in the White House executive offices today “to clean up the correspondence left unfinished by the sudden death of President Harding.” Pledged to carry out the principles of his predecessor, Mr. Coolidge goes into the executive offices as President for the first time to sit at the desk where Mr. Harding sat, and finish ' the job. Matters of immediate concern are the anthracite situation, appointment of his personal secretary and preservation of the Harding organization within the Republican party. In Separate Wing Mr. Coolidge’s entrance into the executive offices will not disturb Mrs. 'Harding’s occupancy of the White House proper. The offices are in a separate wing. In the coal strike situation, Mr. Coolidge is considering two courses: 1 — Calling the miners and operators to the White House and serving notice the Government will not tolerate a strike Sept. 1. 2 Bringing steady pressure for a i settlement, and if that fails, acting to safeguard the public coal supply in j case of a shutdown. j Haste Makes Waste Mr. Coolidge is leaning toward the first course now. But he is not quick to make up his mind. He believes haste makes waste in Government activity, and will consult again with his advisers before making public his decision. Following out the same idea, the President is in no hurry to appoint his personal secretary. Edward T. Clark of Northampton, Mass., is acting in that capacity now' and probably I w'lll continue. The latest word from ; the President on the question is that his mind is not yet made up. But w'here the President found ! cause for immediate action was in the preservation of the influence of Mr. Harding in the Republican party. He had engagements to meet senators, i congressmen and politicians in the j ranks who will carry to him their own ; personal ideas of how he should move. There will be no extra session of j Congress if Mr. Coolidge cau pre- | vent it.

MOTIVE IS QUESTIONED Man Charged With Carrying Concealed Weapons. William Titus, 220 N. East St., was under arrest today on charges of carrying concealed weapons and vagrancy. He was arrested Sunday by the police emergency squad on the front, porch of the home of William Torr, Carlisle PL, where It is said he was waiting for the return of Mrs. Hilda Bush, housekeeper. Police say they found a revolver In Titus’ pocket. Mamie Palenskl, 16, 2835 E. New York St., sister of Mrs. Bush, said she met Titus at Ft. Wayne Ave. and Delaware St. Sunday morning and he told her “Hilda will be dead at my feet before night.” Pocketbook and sl7 Taken F. R. Blaustein, 1523 Cornell Ave., told police today that while he was at work at the Indiana Refining Company, 231 S. Pennsylvania St., some one stole his pocketbook, containiß® sl7, which he left in the locker rotSL Ernest Lewis, colored, 312 W. Thirteenth St., was arrested on a vagrancy charge In connection with the robbery after police were told that he had been In the vicinity for some time. Thre# Trousers Pocket Theft* Two N. Missouri St. residences w efe entered by a burglar today, police were told. Clarence Baker, colored. 1824 N. Missouri St., said $26.40 was stolen from his trousers pockets. Ben H. Foster, 1316 N. Missouri St., $26.30 and Robert Foster reported $1 missing from their respective trousers pockets. Two Valuable Ring* Lost. Loss of two rings valued at $525 at Casino Gardens Saturday night was reported by Miss Virginia Treat, 3958 Washington Blvd., to police today. She said she took the rings off while in the wash room, and was unable to find them. Ad Club at “Singing Pinea” Members of the Advertising Club, their wives and t'nelr friends were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Flanner at thetr home, “Singing Pines,” on the Cold Spring road. The Saturday program consisted of games.