Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 146, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 October 1923 — Page 2

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KLAN MOVES IN THREE OHIO CITIES HOLDJNTEREST Feeling at Youngstown Reaches Climax in Political Meeting; Charges Filed, By United Press COLUMBUS, 0., Oct. 31.—Ku-Klux Klan controversies took center stage in three Ohio communities today: Klan feeling reached a climax in Youngstown as the result of an attack on a meeting of 200 campaign workers for Charles Scheible, Klan candidate for mayor. A crowd gathered at the Y. M. C. A. building and jeered the speakers. "When an attempt was made to close the windows a shower of decayed fruit and vegetables was directed at the men and women inside. ' A rush of workers from the meeting quickly dispersed the crowd. Two hundred and forty alleged Klansmen were accused of violating a city ordinance in affidavits filed at Portsmouth. The charges are an outgrowth of the Klan parade at Portsmouth Sunday afternoon, halted by police because Mayor Gableman denied a permit to use city streets. Lee Van Tilburg, Klan attorney in Stuebenville, filed affidavits charging twenty-four persons with inciting to riot and illegal voting. The first charge is an aftermath of street .fighting between Klan and anti-Klan forces at Steubenville, Aqg. 16. RECEIVER FOR HAYNES COMPANY IS ASKED Plaintiff Alleges Auto Concern Insolvent With Liabilities of $2,750,000. B Times Special KOKOMO. Ind., Oct. 31.—A petition asking appointment of a receiver for the Haynes Automobile Company was filed here today by the Oakes Company, an Indianapolis company manufacturing automobile fans. Th)p plaintiff alleges the Haynes people owes them 11,396 and that the ; company is Insolvent. Liabilities are estimated at $2,750,000. Elwood Haynes, president of the ! automobile company, said that payment of the claim would be withheld until refinancing plans were consummated. DEATH IN JUROR’S FAMILY HALTS STOKES TRIAL j Chicago Attorney Waits to Testify of Millionaire’s Indictment. By United Press NEW YORK. Oct. 31.—The Stokes divorce trial took a recess today be- 1 cause of the death of the father of Thomas J. Grant, one of the jurors, and Charles S. Wharton, assistant 1 State’s attorney of-Chicago, waited patiently to testify The plaintiff, W. E. D. Stokes, millionaire hotel man, is under indict-1 ment at Chicago on charges to defame the name and reputation of his wife, Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes. COLISEUM MOVEMENT ON

Crystallization of public Bentimen in favor of a coliseum in Indianapolis will be undertaken immediately, J. Edward Krause, selected representative of the hotel and restaurant men, said Tuesday. A committee representing business, civic and professional organizations will get Into action in another week, Mr. Krause said. Organizations to be asked to Join the movement; according to Mr. Krause, will be the Board of Trade, luncheon and civic clubs, labor unions, the Church Federation, women’s clubs, banks. real estate Organizations, the Manufacturers’ Association, the American Legion, lodges, the State militia, advertising clubs and others. ROBBERY ATTEMPT FOILED By United Preen BLOOMFIELD, Ind., Oct. 31.—J. L. Wlninger and Charles Misher are under arrest here today charged with attempting to rob the State Bank at Newberry. The proposed robbery had been too well advertised, and when the two alleged bandits drove up to the bank in their car, the sheriff and a posse mt citizens awaited them. Wininger and Misher started to drive away, but were overtaken by the sheriff.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen belong to: Earl Smith, Lebanon, Ind., stolen from Maryland and Illinois Sts. F. M. McConnell. 2010 N. Meridian St., from 229 TV. Georgia St. F. S. Monical, Chief of Police Bedford, Ind.. from there. F. D. Burris, 122 Geisendorff St., from there.

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Automobiles reported found by police belong to: TV. B. Hines, 4417 Central Ave., when William Poynter 434 W. Thirtieth St„ was arrested. Earl Malcomb, Speedway City, at Maryland and Illinois Sts. 03 HEfIITH SECRET BEAUfy Beauty lies in the care a woman bestows upon herself and in keeping at bay those dread ailments peculiar to her sex, which drag her down and leave telltale traces upon her countenance. Sparkling eyes, the elastic step and a clear complexion never accompany organic troubles Distressed expressions a sallow complexion, dark circles under the eyes, lassitude, headaches* and mental depression are the telltale symptoms of women’s ailments. Women so troubled should not lose a day in taking Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, the most successful remedy known to overcome, woman’s Ills sad restore health and tea awAdver tisemen t

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The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and associated employers today were hosts to Julius H. Barnes, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and of Lewis E. Pierson, president of the Merchants Association of New York City.

Radio Programs Thursday

Cincinnati, 0.-WLW 10:30 A. M. —Business reports. 1:30 P. M. —Busines reports. 3 P. M.— Grain and stock quotations. 4P. M.— Classical piano selections. 10 P. M. —Persian program. Quartet. Part 11, dance orchestra. Davenport, Ia.—WOC 10 A. M.—Opening market quotations. 11:05 A. M.—Market quotations. 12 Noon —Chinese concert. 2 P. M.— Closing stocks and markets. 3:30 P. M. —Educational program and concert. 6:15 P. M.—Chimes concert. 6:30 P. M.—Sandman's visit. 8 P. M.—Musical program. Barytone soloist. Schenectady, N. Y.-WGY 12:30 P. M. —Stock market report. 12:40 P. M.—Produce market report. 6 P. M.—Produce and stock market quotations and news bulletins. 2 P. M.—Music and address. “For Whom Should We Vote?” 7:45 P. M.—Musical program. A few moments with* new books. Louisville, Ky. —WH \S 4 P. M.—Concert. 4:50 P. M—Local livestock, produce and grain market reports. 4:55 P. M.—Football scores. 7:30 to 9 P. M. —The Ten Best Foster Songs. Reading. Sports bulletins. Chicago, 111.—KYW 10 A. M.—Market reports. 11:35 A. M.—Table talk. 12 Noon—Market reports. 1:20 P. M. —Closing market quotations. 2:30 P. M.—Closing stock quotations. 2:35 P. M.—Studio program. 4:30 P. M.—News and sport bulletins. 6:30 P. M.—News, financial and final market and sport summary. 6:50 P. M.—Children’s bedtime story. 8 to 8:58 P. M.—Musical program. 9:05 P. M.—Twenty minutes of good reading. Detroit. Mich.—WWJ 9:30 A. M.—“ Tonight’s Dinner.” and special talk. 9:45 A. M.— Health bulletins and subjects of general interest. 3 P. M —Orchestra. 4:05 P. M.—Market reports. 6 P. M.—Football scores. 7 P. M.—Orchestra; Mt. Clemens church choir. FARMER GORED TO DEATH Leonard GaskUl Dies of Injuries Received When Attacked by Bull. Blf Times Special BLUFFTON. Ind., Oct. 31.—Attacked and gored by a bull. Leonard Oaskill, 67. employed on the Georgia Mounsey farm, died late Tuesday of injuries. Intoxication Charge Made Sam Merko, 130 S. Roena Ave.. was arrested on charges of Intoxication and driving a car while Intoxicated today after the car he was driving crashed into a car parked In the 2900 block on W. Washington St., owned hy William Willis, 37 N. Lyons Ave. Mi'rko was fined S2OO and sentenced to seventy days at the Indiana State Farm, on a blind tiger charge In city court two days ago. He appealed the case to criminal court.

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JUDGE’S‘FRIEND’ FAILSINAPPEAL 'Del' Soaked Him Anyway, as Nightrider Testifies, “What did the defendant say, If anything, when you arrested him?” Nightrider Fisher was asked by Deputy Prosecutor William Remy in the Criminal Court trial of an appeal from city court by Donald Darby, 837 E. Thirty-Seventh St., proprietor of the Orange Juice Mill at Pennsylvania and Washington Sts. “Said he was a good friend of Judge Wilmeth—Del, he called him—and had been out with him,” the policeman replied. "H’m, and did Judge Wilmeth try him in city court after that?” asked Judge James A. Collins. “Yes, sir. Found him guilty of drunk, speeding and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.” Darby denied he was drunk Sept. 13, when arrested at 2 a. m. at Meridian St. and Fall Creek Blvd. “I just had two drinks of com, judge, at 10 o’clock,” he said. He was found not guilty of charges of being drunk and operating his car while “under the influence,” and was allowed to pay the fine of $39 assessed by Judge Wilmeth for speeding. He denied calling Judge Wilmeth “Del.”; THREE KILLED WHEN TRAIN SMASHES AUTO Mattoon (111.) Residents in Fatal Crossing Crash. By United Press CHARLESTON, 111., Oct. 31.—Three persons were killed and one seriously Injured last night when Big Four passenger train No. 20, east-bound, struck their automobile. The dead: Harry Young, Mrs. Margaret Hill and Mrs. Elizabeth Huss. ! The seriously injured: John Shep- I herd; all of Mattoon, 111. TWO CONFESS ROBBERY Colored Youths Admit Holding Up Aged Violin Repairman. Paul Shannon, 20, of 825 N. Blake St., and Leo Ponds, of 1022- Brook St., both colored, are slated at the city prison today on robbery charges. In a signed confession to detectives both men admit robbing Fleming Nolan, 85, aged colored violin repairman, 1101 Hiawatha St., of $4. Nerve failed them six times as they neared the house, but on the seventh they entered and obtained Nolan's revolver, they said, according to police. The pair also took a violin Nolan was repairing for Shannon, police say.

KLANSMAN WINS DIVORCE Norris C. Frenman Successful In Suit Against Absent Wife. Norr's C. Freeman, Meridian Court, who said he was a representat ve of the Ku-Klux Klan, was granted a divorce in Super.or Court Room 4, from Mrs. Sarah L. Freeman. He accused his w.fe. whom he bel.eves ;e in St. Louis, of improper conduct. He was awarded custody of his sons, age 12 and 8, whom he thinks are in possess on of the mother. Freeman was awarded the children in Juven.le court last spr ng, and placed them with a farmer at Whlteland, Ind., from whom they were k.dnaped. PROBE DOLLINGS AFFAIRS Randolph County Grand Jury Begins Investigation. By United Press WINCHESTER, Ind., Oct. 31.—The Randolph County grand jury today began an Investigation of the affaire of the R. L. Dollings Company of Inaiana, fiscal brokers now In the hands of a receiver. Prosecutor Dunn and W. G. Perry, a special investigator appointed by the court, have gathered a large amount of evidence. Overcoat Thefts Start When the mercury tumbles reports of ov3rcoat thefts mount at police headquarters and this year 13 no exception. Wallace Wilson. 809 N. Sen ate Ave., reports a coat valued at $25 taken from his home. Willis Starkey, 855 S. Meridian St., parked his car under the elevation on S. Pennsylvania St., and his coat, valued-at $lO, was stolen.

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AYRES EMPLOYES FROLIC - -V"-" One Thousand Enjoy Halloween Party at Athenaeum. One thousand employes of L. S. Ayres & Cos., participated In the annual Halloween part at the Athenaeum Tuesday night. A feature of the evening was a complimentary dinner given by the firm for the members of the Twenty-Year Club, com posed of employes who have been In service for the company for twenty years or more. CHORUS TO GIVE CONCERT “Tire Messiah” Will Be Sung Dec. 18 at Uadle Tabernacle. "The Messiah,” one of the great oratorios of the composer Handel, will be sung at the Cadis Tabernacle. Tuesday evening Dec. 18. by the People's Chorus of Indianapolis, formerly the Indianapolis Community Chorus. Prof. E. B. Blrge, who for years directed the chorus, will conduct the first rehearral next Monday at 7:45 p. m. in Hollenbeck Hall. A decision to give “The Messiah” and to change the name of the organization was made at a meeting of the chorus early this week. All local singers are invited to take part In the rehearsals and concert. Mrs. E. C. Rumpler Is president of the chorus. In order to finance the entertainment a small admission fee will be charged for the concert, It was stated. Shot Accidental; Boy Dies By Tim s Speciul KOKOMO, Ind., Oct. 31.—Leroy Sellars, to, and ed here Tuesday of inJur.es received when he was accidentally shot by Jarv.s Sutton, 19, when they were shooting at a target. Sellars leaves his parents and three sisters.

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HAZING FROSH PROPOSED Yearlings to Perform Antics at ButlerDe Pauw Game. Butler upperclassmen are planning to give the freshmen a hard life. Hazing has become a popular pastime on the Irvington campus and several other methods of subjection are being proposed. At the game between the freshmen teams of Butler and De Pauw Saturday the freshmen are to sit on the west side of the field, apart from the rest of the body, and perform antics for the amusement of their superiors. Special yelis and stunts art being planned It has been proposed that between halves all the yearlings line up on ore side of the gridiron and stage a swimming contest to the other extremity. Following the last football game the freshrnan-sophomore scrap will be staged. Frosh loaders claim this will be a chance to “get even.” FAILS IN SUICIDE ATTEMPT Muncie Man Makes Desperate Effort to Take Life By United Press MUNCIE, Ind., Oct. 31.—Despondent over ill health, William D. Farmer, employe of a local department store, slashed his throat, cut the arteries of both wrists and took a quantity of poison In an attempt at suicide. _ Physicians said today that he will live.

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DEATH OF FATHER INTERRUPTS TOUR Eddy Brown, Playing in Berlin, Postpones Concerts, Because of the death in Chicago of Ms father, Jacob Brown, 52, Eddy Brown, famous violinist, came to Indianapolis Tuesday for the funeral insteadyftf continuing a concert tour of Germany as he had planned. The cervices were held at the Hisey and Titus funeral home at 10 a. m. today with Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht in charge. Burial at the Hebrew Congregation cemetery. Mr. Brown was born in Gorlice, Austria, but was a manufacturer In Indianapolis for twelve years. He \yas in the mov ng p cture bus ness in Ch cago when h s death occurred. Surv.ving: Two brothers, L. Brown and C. Brown, and a s ster, Mrs. E. Mantel!, of Ind anapol's; the widow, and two sons, Eddy and Abe Brown. Eddy Brown was playing in Berlin, where he arrived four weeks ago with his mother, when word of his father’s Illness came. He will sail for Vienna ate in November to continue his tour.

SCOUTS TO HONOR HARDING, FRIEND Memorial Service Will Be Held at Church, Boy Scouts, who received high praise from Warren G. Hard ng durng his lifetime, w 11 honor his memory Fr day, the b.rthday of the late Pres dent. Troop No. 45 will hold a memorial serv.ee at 8 p. m. at the Central Unlversallst Church, Fifteenth and New JerSey Sts. The program: Processional, “Lead, Kindly Light," by Scouts; opening prayer, the Rev. Edwin C. Cunningham; Scout oath, all Scouts; Scout laws. Richard Disher; “Object of Meeting," Scoutmaster Charles F. Woodcock; “Character Building and Citizenship Training Ideals of Boy Scout Movement,” Troop Committeeman Cicero Disher. “The Early Training of Warren G Harding," Marlon Cherdron: ‘ Warren G. Harding as President,’ Leon McClellan: “Abide With Me," Scouts and guests; “President Harding’s Participation In the Boy Scout Movement” George Mitchell; ’‘President Harding’s Last Journey,” Richard Disher: "Our Pledge,'’ Scoutmaster Woodstock: recessional, "How Firm a Foundation. ’’ all Scouts.

CATHGLICS TO BUILD GYM $150,000 Cost of Bu'lding at Community Center, Steps have been taken for the construct on of a large gymnas.um at the Cathol c Community Center, Pennsylvania and Tenth Sta. The bu.ld ng will be located at the west end of a tract extending 218 feet along Tenth St. from Pennsylvan.a St. to Scioto St. The gymnas.um. which w.U be one of the largest In the c.ty, will cost approx mately $150,000. The gymnasium w.ll be 96 feet w.de and 117 feet long. The floor will be 77x82 feet. On one ade will be a balcony and on the south a swimming pool. BOARD KILLS WORKMAN Joseph Maxon Dies From Injuries Received at La Porte Plant. By Tim< s Special LA PORTE, Ind., Oct. 31.—Injur es received when a board fell on his head.wh.le working at the Ind ana Mold.ng and Frame Company plant caused the death of Joseph Maxon, 52. Thursday. Orphans In Theater Party Children of the Indianapolis Or phans’ Home will be guests of the Indianapolis Rotary Club Thursday afternoon at a theater party. Automobiles supplied by members of the club will take the children from the home to the theater. At the weekly luncheon of the club Tuesday noon, Leon Errol, famous comedian now playing In “Sally,” at the English Theater, was a guest.

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Entertainers for Food Show

The six Keith sisters, Indianapolis girls, will furnish entertainment during the pure food show at Tomlinson Hall Nov. 6 to 16. The sis-

2/ iSncais Jcamle Songs' I Lt* I DIXIE I _ l— 1

I v. ish I was in de land ob cotton. Old times dar am not forgotten. Look away! Look awayl Look away I Dixie Land. In Dixie Land whir I was bora In, Early on one frosty momin’, . Look awayl Look awayl Look awayl Dixie Land. Den I wish I was in Dixie. Hooray! Hooray! In Dixie Land. I'll take my stand To lib and die in Dixie. Away. Away. Away down south In Dixie. Away. Away. Away down south In Dixie. Dars buckwheat cakes an’ Inyen batter. Makes you fat. or a little fatter. Look away! I.nok awayl Look awayl Dixie Land. Den hoe It down an’ scratch your grabble. To Dixie Land I'm bound to trabble. Look away! Look away! Look awa I Dixie Land.

| a | CTORS wrote, in part at least, three of America’s favorite L. J songs, “Dixie,” “Home, Sweet Home” and "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean.” The creator of “Dixie” was

Daniel Decatur Emmett, one of the most famous of early American minstrels. While he was with Dart’- Bryan's minstrels in 1859, he wrote “Dixie" to order. His contract pro vided that he was to write a new ”w a 1 k around” for the following Monday evening Under such pressure the stl-rlng

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old song was composed. It made Emmett famous and was sung by rninistrels all over the country. Wife’s Idea Oscar Coon, a contemporary of Emmett, says. "He played Dixie to me on his fiddle before It was down on paper. Dan struck It out one day when his wife was Jawing him. It was Monday—wash day. The showmen used to say, ‘I wish 1 was in Dixie.’ because any showman who could get a Job In the South In the cold weather thought himself pretty lucky. So Dan remarked. ’I wish I was In Dixie.’ His wife said, ’Dan. that’s the Idea of a song.’ So he worked up Dixie for the minstrel show.” Although written by a Northerner,

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THE KEITH SISTERS.

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Dixie” soon became a favorite in the South. Dan Emmett eventually became an Independent manage* and settled in his old home town at Mount Vernon, Ohio. There he lived until his death In 1904, at the age of 29. "’hat Is your favorite American song? Is It in this list? Send your choice to Kenneth S. Clark, Community Service, 315 Fourth Ave., New I ork, or to The Times as pail of a nation-wide vote.

Here’s Tentative List Selected mHIS is the list of twenty songs selected, tentatively at least, as America’s best. Is your favorite in it? How many can you sing? Send in your vote to the Indianapolis Times or Kenneth S. Clark, Community Service, 315 Fourth Ave., New York. “Old Folks at Home,” "My Old Kentucky Home.” "America,” “Old Black Joe,” “Dixie,” Battle Hymn of the Republic," “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny,” “There’s a Long, Long Trail.” “America the Beautiful," “Star-Spangled Banner," “Home, Sweet Home.” .“Good night, Ladies.” ‘Juanita,” “My Bonnie,” "Mother Again,” "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean,” “When Good Fellows Get Together,” “Smiles,” “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

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