Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 80, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 August 1923 — Page 5

TUESDAY, AUG. 14, 1523

TAX LEVY UNDER GONSIDERATiON BY CITY GOUNOILMEN Public Hearing on Budget Sept. 3 —No Comment on Ordinance. The city budget, calling for a $1.02 tax levy, with a 50 cent poll tax, was in the hands of councilmen today, following introduction at a special session Monday night. An ordinance to carry out the appropriations also was Introduced. After both measures were referred to the finance committee, council adjourned, to meet Sept. 3 for public hearing on the budget. Contrary to expectations, there was no comment when the ordinances were introduced. Chamber of Commerce representatives were on the floor. Letters of explanation were presented from Mayor Shank and Joseph L. Hogue, city councilman. The mayor was not present. Two Councilmen Absent Councilman "Walter Wise, president pro tern., presided in the absence of President John King. Councilman Buchanan also was absent. The mayor and Hogue jointed out that interest on war memorial bonds, increase in park fund levy, street resurfacing and interest on city bonds maturing this year were largely reBjjonslble for the Increased levy for 1924. Last year's levy was $0,947. Property valuation in Indianapolis this year will be approximately $620,000,000, it is estimated. Appropriation s Asked The proposed budget: Department of finance...s 327,760.00 Legal department 34,43(X00 City plan commission 26,650:00 Purchasing department.. 16,960.00 Public works 614,299.00 City engineer department. 623.089.36 Street commissioners 190,957.00 Public safety 21,294.00 Building department 37.350.00 East market 15,070.00 Electrical department.... 82,555.71 Fire department 1,178,857.50 Police department 1,015,159.50 Weights and measures.... 11,137.00 Dog pound 3,700.00 Total $4,191,779.07 An addition of $5,000 was made to the proposed budget late Monday by Mayor Shank for the city plan commission to employ a traffic engineer and transportation expert. The amount was asked originally, but was cut off by the mayor.

CRASH VICTIM TO BE BURIED HERE Body of TANARUS, E, Thornton Will Be Brought From Ohio, The funeral of Thomas E. Thornton, 36, Spencer Hotel, president of the Terminal Transfer Company and owner of the Spencer Cafeteria, who was killed in an automobile accident near Vevay Sunday evening, probably will be held here Wednesday. The body will be removed from Cincinnati, where Mr. Thornton died, to the Kreglo & Bailey undertaking parlors, 2223 N. Meridian St. Mr. Thornton had lived in Indianapolis about seven years. His mother, who lives in Missouri, and a brother, in New York, survive. SMALL PICKING FOR THIEF B’lrglar Gets Bath Robe in Robberies of Two Homes. A burglar early today robbed two homes with small profit. He 6tole a pair of trousers from Clarence Mason, colored, 2131 Boulevard PI., but dropped them in the yard, overlooking money in the pockets. At the residence of Oliver Martin, colored, 2123 Boulevard PI., the burglar pried open a bathroom window and stole a bath robe. HOOSIER CAPTAINS GUARD Lieut. Carter >L Kolb to Head Watch Over Harding’s Tomb. Soldiers who were selected to guard the Harding tomb at Marion will be in charge of Lieutenant Carter M. Kolb. Comj>any M, 10th Infantry, a Hoosier. Lieutenant Kolb was born at Princeton, Ind. Until a year ago he was stationed at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, when he was transferred to Ft. Hays, Ohio. The honor guard, consisting of twenty-five picked soldiers, arrived at Marlon Wednesday to take up their watch over the tomb of the dead President. They will be on duty until n mausoleum is constructed. Bloomington Marine Killed By Times Special BLOOMINGTON. Ind., Aug. 14. — The body of George F. Sellers, 18, of the United States Marine Corps will be brought to this city for burial. He was instantly killed Monday morning at Paris Island, S. C.. where he was stationed. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at Indianapolis. Farmer Killed In Elevator By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 14. Charles Lambert, 69, was killed in the Farmers Elevator Monday when his team became frightened and ran away, pinning- him between the wagon and the elevator wall. He was unloading wheat. Long Faces “Disorderly” Charge Henry Long, 1516 Linden St„ was under arrest today charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Police were called to the Linden St. address by neighbors, who complained of the noise. Mrs. Long said her husband had not struck her but had started to "stack" furniture, according to jjolice.

What I Was Doing at 20 — By — W. O. Holman, Prohibition Chief for Indiana

SWAS a student in the University of Mississippi, with the , present Governor of Mississippi, Lee Russell, for a room- I mate. SYMBOLS OF WAR I AND PEACE MAKE VIVIDCONTRASTS; Polo Games and Artillery Practice Occupy Time at Summer Camp, By DOROTHY STANHOPE Times Staff Correspondent CAMP KNOX, Ky., Aug. 14.—One { of the most interesting sights of this | summer camp, as unpremeditated as it was striking, was witnessed by j the spectators of the polo game on j Saturday morning—the second in the contest for the championship of this Army area. It was on the polo field of the j camp. All along one side automobiles from the camp and from a distance i were lined up. The grandstand was filled wilth spectators. The two contesting teama were the crack sth Army Corps team from Columbus and the 11th Infantry team from Ft. Benamljn Harrison, holder or last summer’s championship of this, camp. Sport of Peace The game was hotly contested, now one side having the advantage, now the other. It was a beautiful sight—this fashionable sport of peace. Enthusiasm now ran high as fortune smiled on one side or the other. Loud cheers and the deafening shriek of horns greeted the making of a goal, j Then beyond the polo field, over on the ridge of a hill half a mile away, from somewhere out of the region beyond the hill, the 130th Indiana artillery appeared. Silently, because cf the distance, the long line of cannon and caissons rolled along silhouetted against the sky. Symbol of War Over in the distance the symbol of war. at hand the sport of peace. Scarcely one on that field but was impressed by the contrast, by what : those cannon stood for. For a few T instants the gaze of many was ! riveted on the distant caravan, the • galloping horses were forgotten. “Goal! Brimmer!” The shout of the referee brought attention hack to the present. The caissons moved on toward their bivouac — the players were still following the ball down the field.

REPORT FILED ON ‘DEATHCROSSING’ Officers Find View Unobstructed Near Track, A preliminary report on several dangerous crossings filed in the office of Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff, by Traffic Officers Paul and. Owens, covering the Nevada St. railroad crossing, where two persons were killed in an automobile Sunday, disclosed several important features. This crossing is not quite so dangerous as thought at first, the report says. The vision of both engineer and vehicle driver is open for some distance. A motorcycle officer was suggested for the vicinity of the Harding and Raymond St. intersection that has been the scene of many accidents recently. New pavement on both streets has resulted in speeding, residents told officers. Shrubbery at Thirtieth and Pennsylvania Sts., has been cut down, in ac cordance with the wishes of the officers, by the property owners. Furniture for the Accident Prevention Division of the traffic department, of which Paul and Owens are members, was purchased Monday. They also will be in rooms at police headquarters. Kohn Held for False Pretense Myron H. Kohn, 4 W. Nineteenth St., is under arrest today on charges of issuing a fraudulent check and obtaining money under false pretense. The warrant which caused his arrest was filed Monday by H. H. Harvey, 8709 Graceland Ave. Charges were denied on behalf of Kohn. Thirteenth Victim Drowns Bu Times (Special HAMMOND, Ind., Aug. 14.—Making the thirteenth victim this season, Dennis Moore, 19, of East Chicago, was drowned in Lake Michigan when seized with the cramps. STOP ITCHING SKIN Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief There is one safe, dependable treatment that relieves itching torture and that cleanses and soothes the skin. Ask any druggist for a 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply it as directed. Soon you will find that irritations, Pimples, Blackheads, Eczema, Blotches, Ringworm and similar skin troubles will disappear. Zemo, the penetrating, satisfying liquid, is all that Is needed, for it banishes most skin eruptions, makes the skin soft, smooth and healthy.— Advertisement.

Dollar Day Specials in Toiletries

iy Specials in Toiletries Dollar Day S] sse perfume, 1-3 ounce, SI.OO. yli 4 (Jf j / The Notion > massage, *IOO. IwIPl. I I MBBWI / f i Kotex sanitary napkins, S < 50c Lemon Almond Lotion, TOf .J&WN 1 / / / / . Clark’s O. N. T. sewing thr

Djer-Kiss perfume, an ounce, SI.OO. Caron’s Black Narcisse perfume, 1-3 ounce, SI.OO. Vas Ess liquid scalp massage, SI.OO. Mavis special—One 50c Lemon Almond Lotion, one 50c face powder, one 26c talcum, and three 25c bars soap all for SI.OO. Lifebuoy health soap, 20 bars for SI.OO. —Street floor. N.

35c Stamped Tea Towels, 4 for 5 1 —Fifth floor.

Girls* Raincapes, Special— Afl Raincapes that are y B hooded styles, in navy ' |y blue, sizes 6 to 14 years. Each, SI.OO. —Second floor. $1.25 to $3.50 <<gl Rompers, Dresses and Creepers, yfl 2 for— f* Broken assortments in chambrays, ginghams and cotton poplins, in sizes 2 to 6 years, garments that are slightly soiled. Special for Dollar Day, 2 for SI.OO. —Second floor. Plaid Blankets, Each— Afl Plaid blankets in as- aI sorted colors, shell . I stitched ends, double bed size. Special, each, JBto SI.OO. —Fifth floor. Soft Finish Pillowcases, (t>fl 4 for— yfl In 42-lnch size. Spe \ B cial, 4 for SI.OO. —Fifth floor. Brown Muslin, 1 8 Yards for— (Jmß Medium weight brown yB muslin, round thread, B, yard wide. Special, 8 yard for SI.OO. —Fifth floor. Colored Tablecloths, Each— (t || Blue, green and yellow t) M tablecloths, made In Ire- Bf land, size 54x54 inches, in the Queen’s Household pattern. Special, each, SI.OO. —Street floor.

Bleached Cotton Crash, 7 Yards— Soft round thread cot- 1 ) jg| ton crash, fast color blue T H borders; 7 yards for fl SI.OO. aik —Street floor. Round Table Covers, Each— (t*fl Table covers, 42-lnch yp§ size, with heavy lace ■ B edge and lace inserts; very special, each, JL SI.OO. —Street floor. Turkish Towels, 3 for— II Heavy two-ply Turk-NB ish towels, fancy colored t B borders, mill damaged. Very special, 3 for SI.OO. —Street floor. 100 Boudoir Caps, Each— TB Fancy silk and crepe N. H caps, trimmed withyß fancy ribbons, etc. K 9 values to $1.76, each, _j|l SI.OO. —Street floor. Beautiful Lace Neckwear, Each— Camisole vestees Tffi lace vestees, guimpes, B frill guimpes, etc. All beautiful lace merchandise, well made and worth more. Each, SI.OO. —Street floor. Men’s Woven Colored Border (t>9 Kerchiefs, 6 for—y|| Blue, tan and lavender ?> borders. In attractive I>attems. 6 for SI.OO. —Street floor. Women’s Fine Linen Madeira rtfl Kerchiefs, 2 for—!pfl Fine sheer quality B linen, with beautiful 'ki hand-embroidered corners, in several styles, 2 for SI.OO. —Street floor. Regular 29c to 59c Curtain Marqui- (£|| settes, 8 Yards—--6 and IG-yard lengths • and various pieces of a pattern, eposs-bar marquisette, dotted marquisette and double bordered marquisette. —Third floor.

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Men’s 75c Linen Kerchiefs, 2 for— A|g Avery fine quality linen ffl with *4 and %-inch hems. 2 for SI.OO. .J^L —Street floor. Women’s Kerchiefs, Doz.— A® A fine soft white ker-yfl chief with satin borders, B|l several patterns. Special, a dozen, SI.OO. —Street floor. Men’s Hose, lri ß| 4 Pairs for— All Made of fine cotton yfl with ribbed tops, double heel and toe. Colors are black, cordovan and gray, Sizes 10 to —Street floor. Men’s Light Weight Union am Suits— yB Light weight cotton fl ribbed union suits, made with wing sleeves and an- ■Mbs kle length, In ecru color. Sizes 34 to 46; special, each, SI.OO. —Street floor. N. Pure Linen Table Damask, Yard— Agl Pure linen table dam- y ask, heavy half bleached §1 “Heather" brand linen, 64 Inches wide; yard, sl. —Street floor. Vanity Boxes, Two Different AH Styles, Each— Ofl Vanity boxes in black B and brown, two different Isl styles, large mirror and ■$ fittings each, SI.OO. —Street floor. Men’s Shirts, Each— Agl Band neck, collar-at- yfl tached styles and some §3 with separate collars to shirts all of stanaard makes and full cut; made of woven striped madras, printed madras and percales; sizes 14 to 17. Special, SI.OO. —Street floor.

Women’s Cotton 1 Hose, 5 Pairs— Cotton hose with gar- ypi ter tops and double soles. ||j| Special, 5 pairs for sl. —Street floor. Odds and Ends of Women’s Hosiery Ala 2 Pairs for— y |g Mercerized, pure silk pi and silk and fiber hose, semi-fashtoned, in an assortment of sizes. Very special, 2 pairs for SI.OO. —Street floor. Clothes Basket and Clothesline for— yl A regular household I size, fine splint clothes basket with 60-foot first quality braided clothesline. This set specially priced at SI.OO. Imported Tea Pots, Each— (t*|| Your choice of three yfl sizes decorated and im- B ported English tea pots. Very special, each, sl. —Basement. 2% Yards Ribbon Sash for— (t* B It requires 2% yards yjj|j of ribbon to make a nice fl full sash. These ribbons are In a beautiful assortment of plain and fancy styles, splendidly adaptable for beautiful sashes and various other uses as ribbon trims; 2% yards for SI.OO. —Street floor. Flower or Fruif *4B Bowls, Complete for— yB Beautiful Irld es c ent K glass with a r 1 s t i c A; wrought Iron frame. Complete, each, SI.OO. —Baeement.

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29c Stamped Buffet Scarfs, aH 4 for — yfl 3-Piece buffet sets, fl stamped in cross stitch design, conventional a**®* flowers of ecru or flower designs on white. 4 Sets for SI.OO. Fifth floor. 29c Stamped Scarfs, 4 for— rt|s 2 Patterns, one in but- Nfl terflies, the other InVfl basket of flowers, both on unbleached muslin. 4 For SI.OO. —Fifth floor.

Can You Imagine It! Women’s White LOW SHOES Regularly $2.49 and Per $3.49 Pair The only ,r bad feature” of this offering is that the quantity is limited. There will perhaps be five customers for every pair. All white —one and two-strap pumps—military heels. SI.OO the pair. * —Petti* shoe*. street floor.

“Shinola” 8 Cabinets for— AII With shoe rest on cov-y p| er, equipped complete T wg with shoe brush, dauber and box of “Sblnola” polish. The set for SI.OO. —ttuaemeut. Preserving Offer 12-Quart size, first Sf quality seamless sani- w tary gray granite preserving kettle and one- ■*£** half dozen self sealing quart size tin cans for SI.OO. —liasament. Pure Aluminum Combination Cooker, Only— \fl Convex kettle, pre-T® serving kettle, roaster, n| pudding pern, rice boiler, — gjL steamer, all In one. SI.OO. - -Itawiment $1.98 Cut Glass Water Set, for— a|| Genuine cut glass, y {&jj beautiful floral design, fl first quality clear crys- B§ tal glass. Set of pitcher aflks and six tumblers to match for SI.OO. —Ba*einnt. Comports, $1.35 Regularly, for— jj)|| Neat cutting, tall stems. wHlii —Basement.

Jk Dress Form Special—ml? $10.95-$ 1.00 Down, A SI.OO a Week I jsj| This model opens in 12 parts, allowing adlie M justments at the neck, shoulders, bust, waist | and hips. Two sizes. No. 1, in sizes 32 to 46 bust measure. No. 2, in sizes 36 to 50 <1 bust measure. —Street floor.

Stamped Pillowcases and ANj 3 Skeins Floss—--42-Inch width stamp- fl ed pillowcases, scalloped ends. The pair and three skeins D. M. C., all for SI.OO. —Fifth floor. Console Table Victrola Covers, (£9 Your Choice, t| Each——Fifth floor.

Auto Vases, Extra Special— For sedans and coupes, wfl neat flower cutting.B Complete with nickel |S plated bracket. Extra for SI.OO. —Basement. Serving Trays, *43 Very Special— rttfl Beautiful design under ty pj glass, mahogany finish K frame with two strong SB handles. SI.OO. mom —Basement. $2.00 Oil Mop Set for— rf>H A large size triangle tP Bj oil mop with long detach- ■§ able handle and quart size fine quality polish. ■■ SI.OO. —Basement. Ice Cream Freezer, Extra *f|f Special— The new quick motion i mb model, freezes Ice cream & in 5 minutes; very strong and durable, SI.OO. —tlAMinent Dish Pans, $1.69 Regularly, Each—sfc|l White enameled, round 4j)B| or oval, slightly dam- H aged. Your choice, each, SI.OO. —Basement.

Dollar Day Specials in The Notion Dept. Kotex sanitary napkins, 3 dozen, SI.OO. Clark’s O. N. T. sewing thread, 25 spools, SI.OO. Hair clippers, sizes 0 and 00, fine quality, well made clippers, easy to use, SI.OO. ' —Street floor.

39c to 69c Curtain Materials, 5 Yards for— yfl /Fancy colored voiles B and novelty voiles, pieces that are slightly soiled from handling; special, 5 yards for SI.OO. —Third floor. One Dollar Will Deliver Any Couch, Hammock, Cedar rhßj Chest or Floor Lamp— Balance can be arranged on our club payment plan. —Third floor, 69c “Hawaiian” Shantung Aa Drapery, yfl 2 Yards— Yard wide, highly mercerized drapery Shantung, in rich pongee color; 2 yards for SI.OO. —Third floor. Cretonnes, ,^43 6 Yards for— (tH Values up to 39c yard, yfl good quality cretonnes, ■! splendid variety of patterns and colorings; 6 yards for SI.OO. —Third floor. Double Bordered Curtain Voiles and Marquisettes, yfl 5 Yards—--36-Inch double thread mercerized marquisette and fine voile with fancy openwork borders; w'hite, cream and ecru; 5 yards for SI.OO. —Third floor. 79c Chair cgM Cushions, 2 for— Cretonne covered t|)H cushions that are filled fl with co 11 on, and but- IS toned. Just the thing wS** for porch, hammock and canoe. 2 for SI.OO. —Third floor.

Window Shades, 2 for— Dark green opaque shades, 36x72 inches, * B with dependable spring rollers and fixtures; wmwin complete ready to hang; 2 for Sl*oo. —Third floor. 250 Pairs Ruffled Voile Curtains, Ag| a Pair— Soft and sheer drap- fl ery voile with hemstitched Inner band fin- ■■■■ ished with dainty narrow ruffles and a pair of tie-backs — SI.OO. —Third floor. Curtain Rods, 5 for— jjS Curved and flat brass y n curtain rods, extend to B: 48 inches, 5 for SI.OO. —Third floor. Dotted Grenadine 4 Yards for— Fine mercerized cur- y B tain grenadine, 6 to 15- T jfl yard lengths, in various '"i size dots and figures. 4 yards for SI.OO. —Third floor. 24 Yards Beautiful Laces— (hi Splendid assortment of y B cluny, torchon, Venise, ' B Imitation crochet and Vais.; all desirable for mIBs dresses, lingerie and art needlework. Special, 24 yards for SI.OO. —Street floor. Bath Stools, Each, Only— aB White enameled, have ) B rubber tipped legs, B strong and durable and priced for SI.OO. mßbi —Basement. New Hits! Records! 4 for 1 1 Four 10 - Inch double - faced records that sell regularly 50c. Including dance, duet, quartette, violin, Hawaiian, religious, orchestra, solos, band, classical. —Victrola dept., fifth floor.

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BOOKS Good, Clean Fiction 4 for—*l —Street floor.

4 Yards Black ggM Mercerized (t>H Sateen— yfl Black mercerized sa- Bj; teen of good finish for bloomers, aprons and children's wear. Special, 4 yards for SI.OO. —Street floor. 25c Roll Wall Paper, 6 Rolls— (MB Wall paper that is y§| suitable for dining room, H in tapestry stripe, plain 0 oatmeal and blends. Special, 6 rolls for SI.OO. —Third floor annex. 20c Roll Wall Paper, 8 Rolls— A|| Two-toned wall paper yfl In living room styles, of B brocade, gold stripe and jjS foliage designs. Special, 8 rolls for SI.OO. —Third floor annex. $1.40 Room Wall Paper, for—--10 Rolls side wall 4) fl paper, 10 yards of bor- H der in stripe, floral and -=?: block designs. Ceiling paper if wanted, a roll, B^. —Third floor annex. A Two-Volume Set of Etiquette— y fl Former regular price was $1.50, now specially priced for SI.OO. —Street floor. Special in Stationery on $1 Day 4 Pounds Pettis linen A|S and 4 packages envoi- \|S opes to match for sl. §3 Colors are buff, blue, 'Ci pink and lavender. t _ —Street floor. Matting Seat Covers, 2 for— (t>B Woven seat covers, ykj well mode of heavy ' B straw matting, for automobiles, cool and keep your clothes clean, 2 for SI.OO. —Street floor.

Sanitary Goods— Three 50c rubber sani- TgJ tary aprons for SI.OO. Vi S3 One 50c sanitary yB apron, one 26c sanitary B| belt, one 66c box Kotex ,:4 —all for SI.OO. ■***• —Street floor. Linen Finished Imperial Afl j Chambray, yfl 4 Yards for— This desirable and du- aßbs rable gingham in plain shades of tan, hello, reseda, shrimp, goblin, Copenhagen, mail carrier blue, maise, also In neat shepherd checks of light blue, pink and black and white; Is 80 Wches wide. Special, 4 yards for SI.OO. —Stroet floor. Fancy Persian Voiles, 3 Yards Ail for— yfl Rich, beautiful color B combinations, reproduc- ;; lng styles In silk Georgettes that are so fashionable for dresses and blouses. 38 Inches wide. While a limited quantity lasts, special, 3 yards for SI.OO. —Street floor. Imported Pongee Silks, Yard— aH Suitable and fashion- y|b able silks so much in de- |j mand for dresses, J blouses, lingerie, kimo- Bs nos and also in great demand for draperies; in shades of reseda, orange, onion. Royal blue, Copen, black, white, pink, rose, scarlet, hello, leather, tan, navy, bluebell gray and jade; 83 Inches wide. Special a yard, SI.OO. —Street floor. Lingerie Cloth, 2 Yards for— aS A light weight lln-yfl gerie cloth, mercerized ' B| and lustrous, with a nar- ; s ! row self-colored shadow iAi stripe, in cell, flesh, hello, Copenhagen, rose, emerald and black. Special, 2 yards for $1.00." —Street floor.

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