Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 174, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 December 1923 — Page 14

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WATSON ANSWERS UNITY LEAGUE’S QUERIES! KLAN Senator Has Not Determined on His Attitude in Texas Vote. Denying he knows what the principles of the Ku-Klux Klan are. and denying membership in either the Klan or the Royal Order of Dions said to be affiliated with the Klan, Senator James E. Watson has answered a series of questions by the Marion Countj* branch of the American Unity League In a letter to Jacob Morgan, head of the local branch, Watson also answered questions concerning the seating of Senator Mayfield of Texas suid to have been elected through Klan support. Watson’s letter: “Tour first Question is: 'Knowing as you do that Senator -elect Mayfield has publicly admitted his membership in the Invisible Empire of the Ku-Klux Kian. oo you regard eucfc membership as consistent with loyalty to the laws and Constitution of the United States* “To this question, permit me to respond that I know nothing whatever of the constitution oi the order jf the Ku-Klux Klan or ot their purposes or plans except as a mere matter of hearsay, and am. therefore, not in position to answer the question. “Your second question is: Knowing as you do from the public prints that Senator-e-ect Mayfield is publicly charged by former Senator Culbertson and other with riceixing vast sums of money from the treasury of the Ku-Klux Klan to bring about his nomination and election, do you regard such a man as worthy of a seat in the Senate of the United States?’ ” No Shield for Any Guilty Mau "If Mayfield used money contrary to law In securing either his nomination or election. I shall vote to fit the penalty tc the crime If I am convinced of the truthfulness of the charges. No man. be he Catholic or Ku Klnx, Methodist ><r Mason, Presbyterian or Pythian, has the right to pse any organization to shield him n wrongdoing “Tour third question is: ‘Will you vote for the seating of Senator-elect Mayfield when the question comes up before the Senate of the United States?’ “Replying i# that, permit me to say that i do not know at this time bow I shall vote, because I am not familiar with the caae and know nothing whatever of the evidence. I shall decide th.* case when it comes up to me in the Senate and not before. “Tour fourth question is: Are you a member of the Invisible Empire of the Knights of the Ku-Klux Klan. or an organization known publicly as the Royal Order of Lions which is affiliated with the Knights of the Ku-Klux K’an? “Replying to that, permit ire to say that I am not a member of the Ku-Klux Klan or of the Roya: Order of Lions, or of any organization affiliated with either. Equality hy Constitution “Tour fifth 4 lestion i: ‘Do .ou believein the officially announced program of the Knights of the Ku-Klux Kian. which openly declares that Jews. Catholics, negroes and foreign-born citizens of the United States are not 100 per cent American and should be discriminated against on account of race, creed color or birthplace?’ “To that. I answer *hat 1 hold no such views I believe that ail men are created equal and make no exception b*exn* of | race, color, creed, or nationality, and I believe "hat ail of them are equally entitled | to the bl-ssings o’ religious liberty and the i freedom guaranteed by the Constitution of , the United States.’ i “Your aSt question is: Finally, are you ■or the Constitution of the United States and ) the ideals of the American republic, or tor the announced principles of the Ru-Kiux Kian and the Invisible Empire?’ “I confess that I am somewhat nettled bv —ading ths query. Eight times I have taken an oath as a member of Congress to uphold and def-nd the Constitution of the United States and this question Is but an indirect way of asking me whether or not I did not commit perjury when I thus swore Good Faith Is Assumed “However assuming that you have asked the question in good fu'th I will answer it by saying that of course. I believe in the Constitution of the United States and for tnirty-six years made about as many speeches defending it and i phoiding It as any otner man in this country “I do not know what the principles of tl.c Ku-Klux are and therefore 1 can not make answer to the second part of your question. T regret that l nave not been able to answer vour communication sooner, but the p-essure of business nere has been so great that before today I have not had time to make reply.”

•ABOLISH CROSSINGS.’ CIVIC LEAGUE URGES Brookside Residents Launch Move for Commerce St. Change. A movement launched Monday night by the Brookside Civic League to obtain elevated tracks or a subway for the Big Four and Monon railroad ci-ossings at Commerce St was under way today. Commerce St., connecting Roosevelt Ave. with Brookside St.,, carries heavy traffic. Huber J Patton was appointed chairman of a committee to investigate. The league voted to cooperate with park board in acquiring the proloosed swimming pool for Brookside Park. A. Leßoy Portteus was re-elected president. Other officers: H. W. Painter, vice president; Mrs. Frank ICrath. second vice president; ,Dr. William Kunkle. third vice president; Mrs. J. H. Schneider, secretary; Mrs. C. A. James, assistant secretary, and Max F. Hosea. treasurer.

Meetings Here Wednesday Indiana Implement Dealers Association. Convention. Claypooi. Real Estate Board. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Edward Kahle Post. Luncheon. Chamber ot Commerce. 3uyers Club Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Credit Men's Association. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce Has.der Shock Absorber Company. Convention. Severin. Purdue University. Smoker. Severin. Federated Patriotic Societies. Meeting. Severin. American Legion. Dinner. Lincoln. Real Estate Board. Luncheon. Lincoln. Purdue Alumni Association. Luncheon. Severin. Master House Painters Association. Luncheon. Severin. Sigma Nu. Luncheon. Lincoln. Lions Club. Luncheon. Lin coli. Kiwanis Club. Luncheon. Claypool. Delta Upsilon. Luncheon. Lincoln. Phi Pi Sorority. Card party. Spink-Arms. "The Wren." Little Theatre Society Murat Theater. Bazaar Second Presbyterian Church. Annual State three-cushion meet. Cooler’s billiard parlor No. 1.

The Indianapolis Times Circulation Statement November, 1923 Total Distribution 1,498,203 Daily Average Distribution 57,622 Daily Average Unpaid ■ 985 DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID FOR NOVEMBER, 1923 56,637 DAILY AVERAGE NET PAID FOR NOVEMBER, 1922 54,432 GAIN 2,205 C. B. Julian, Manager of Circulation of The Indianapolis Times, being duly sworn, solemnly declares the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the circulation of that newspaper. C. B. JULIAN Circulation Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd cfay of December, 1923. W. B. NICEWANGER, Notary Public. My commission expires January 29th, 1924.

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To Cleveland \ OV££L ) Obit WUNOO-tO / ip The guide-post, shown in the drawing, is unique and certainly vague in its statements. Its most interesting feature is the fact that it conceals the name of a famous city or a town, either one of which is considerably over a hundred miles from Cleveland. Can you discover the hidden locality? YESTERDAY’S ANSWER If a man is aged 45 years, and his son 12, the man will be three times as old as his son in just 4% years. At that time he will be 49% and his sow 16%. FARMER-MANUFACTURER CONVENE AT CHICAGO Constructive Program of Benefit to Both Is Convention Aim. Bv Time * Bpefral CHICAGO, Dec 4.—A constructive program of permanent benefit to both farmers and manufacturers Is the aim of the National Farmer-Manufacturer convention to be held at the Congress Hotel. Jan. 14-15, under auspices cf the Illinois Manufacturers Association. A discussion of immigration laws, transportation, freight rates, production costs, cooperative marketing and taxation will occupy prominent places on the program. John G. Bnwn of Monon. president of the National Live Stock Producers Association; J. J Lawler. Rensselaer, and Jess C. Andrew of West Point, Indlanians, are on executive committees. FATHER 19 ASSAULTED AIDING SICK CHILDREN Injured on Head as Man on Back Porch Strikes Blow. William Cocherell, 32, of 634 E. Ohio St., is in the city hospital today suf ferlng from a possible skull fracture after being assaulted by an uniden tilled man Monday when he was attending to the wants of his children who are ill. Cocherell had gone to the ice box on the rear porch to get some milk j for his children who have the small- | pox. He was struck on the head. Several neighbors told police they I heard a man threaten Cocherell recently. Cocherell told police of another threat made earlier Monday. NO BIDS ON CENTRaT INDIANA R. R. PROPERTY Bv United Preen ANDERSON, Ind., Dec. 4.— No offers were made Monday when the I Central Indiana Railroad was offered for sale at auction conducted by I Charles Martindale, master In chancery from Federal District Court In Indianapolis. Martindale deferred the sale until March 17. It will be held here. Perfection Butter Make* Kiddie* Grow.—Adv.

Racking Coughs are always dangerous and the longer they hang on, the more dangerous they be- * come. Start now to build up strength to resist cold and grip germs. Take a pure wholesome food tonic such as Father John’s Medicine “Builds New Health’’ OVEK 68 YEARS IN USE

EDUCATION COS! ME PAST Increases 387 Per Cent in Just Nine Years. Total costs of common school education In Indiana for 1923 were 387.38 per cent more than in 1914, according to a report for the school year ending July 31, 1928, made public today. In 1923 elementary education cost the Stale $62,850,681.11, against $12,895,625.06 for 1914, according to L. B. Job. assistant State superintendent of public Instruction. Classification of school expenditure* shows 33.5 per cent of 1923 school costs went for new buildings and for building debts. A table shows 16,428,*O7 more pupil days were provided in 1923 than In 1914, an Increase of 24 01 per cent. Education costs have mounted further because of the fact today's dollar Is worth only 65 per cent of its former value. Sharp Increase In the per capita costs of educating common school pupils has hAd its effect In Increasing the total. Job pointed out. "More children are going to school, in pronortion to population than ten years ago. and are staying for longer periods,” the report shews. HUSTLING HUNDRED MEET Resolution Demanding McCray Resin nation Is Adopted. The dismissal of Commissioners Ratts, McCardie and Douglas, memten of the public service commission who granted the Indianapolis Water C ompany Increased rates, and public ownership of the water company were advocated in resolutions adopted Monday night at a meeting of the Englewood Hurtling Hundred at the Community Hall, 55 N. Rural St. A resolution demanding the resignation of Governor McCray also was adopted.

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Free Poultry Show Now in Progress 23 and 25 North Alabama Street Grand exhibition of prize Chickens, Pigeons, Bantams, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and Rabbits. Great display of modern accessories for the poultryman. Come and see a 40.000 egg capacity ineubator'in operation. Open From 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. EVERYBODY INVITED

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Under the Christmas Tree There’ll be presents aplenty in the homes of our Xmas Club members. Join yourself for next Christmas NOW. There’s a club to fit your pocketbook and it makes presents easy to buy. Join Today Open Saturday 6 to 8 p. m. Aetna Trust i Savings Cos. ROSS H. WALLACE, Pres. 23 N. Pennsylvania St.

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Women's and Children ’s FELT SLIPPERS and Children’s BOOTIES Colors. Xmas r Misses’ and CHILDREN’S DRESS pHi Children’s SHOES 1 |il Dress Shoes A wide variety of j-- _ I M The newest styles and button styles. I J / Save Money on Shoe Repairing l.owest prices in town Best qual- I Men . B Half Hole* TSe ity sole leather and best workmanship. Your choice of Goodyear Women’s Half Soles 50<> ‘Wlngfoot” or Hood “Arrow” rub- „ _ . ber h£els. ' Knbber H * l# 35<* TiIDICT shoe 1 JH.tx.lJr 1 STORE MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING—DOWNSTAIRS WASHINGTON AND MERIDIAN STREETS x v

When You Think of FURNITURE Think of WHEELER BROTHERS 311-313 E. Washington 31.

A New and Better Store Reputation tor fair dealing, dependable Bitrchandlae and reasonable price* ha* made u. one oi the be.t known jewelry concern* In the city. You will find u. a [end firm to do bnslnr.ii with; always reliable and alway* with the most dependable lewelrj at th* lowest poi.ible price* Gray, Gribben & Gray 181 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET We Trn.t Anyone Mho Works

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NOTICE The following trains on the Fort Benjamin Harrison Division will be annulled each Sunday until further advised: Train No. 904 Leaving Indianapolis at 5:00 A. M. Train No. 905 Leaving Ft. Harrison at 5:50 A. M. UNION TRACTION COMPANY OF INDIANA

INTERSTATE De Luxe Buffet-Parlor Car Service Indianapolis to Louisville THE ELECTRIC WAY Leave Traction Station 11 A. M.—s P. M. T. J. Gore, Jt. Tkt. Agt., Main 4500

Daily Train Observation Sleeping Cars Jacksonville Tampa-St* Petersburg Improved Schedudts eftcUvo Ls. Chicago 9iOQ p.m. 11 40 p. ra* |S Tv Lv. Indianapolis *2:45 a. m. 5 ••05 a. m. * rjM * At. Chattanooga .... 3:40 p.in. 6:15 p.m. Ar. Atlanta 8:40 p.m. 11:10 p.m-(C.T.^ At. Jacksonville 7:55 a.m. 1115 a.m. (U-T.J Ar. St. Petersburg pi |i k ‘ ’Royal Palm sleeper ready for occupancy 900 pm. P I Royal Palm makes direct connections fc- Jacksonville with nvshag I'll trains for ail Florida points. Duong car service for all meals. . bHL T U Winter Tourist tickets on sale dady, with liberal stop-over prtvite**. Bfllf MS For booklet, dmtaihm information or rueraaNM, apply 1 I AW. GARDNER, DltLjoti Pmer Agent, Big Four Routs IH Monument Circle. Indianapolis, ind. ■HI K C. F. BIGELOW, Dfotrict Pas— ngar Agent - Tftlrti |gBJ |pj!l Southern Ry. System, 307 Merchants Bank ~— in^nm SWTHESNKAILWSrmM

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Glasses fer Christmas— Give to the Old Folks What would the old folks appreciate more than a pair of correctly fitted glasses. They give relief to the eyes, are useful and above all are a lasting reminder of the doner. Surely nothing could fill the Christmas spirit more thoroughly. EXAMINATION FREE