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CITY OFFICIALS IN IN TRIBUTE TODRIE.HODGIN Services Friday Afternoon Will Be Attended by Employes. City officials associated with Dr. E. E. Hodgin. president of the board of health, united today in paying tribute to his memory. Dr. Hodgin died Tuesday night. Funeral services will be held at the home, 2643 College Ave., at 2 p m. Friday. The city hail was ordered closed Friday afternoon in memory of Dr. Hodgin. Many city employes will attend the funeral. ?layor Shank, Joseph L. Hogue, city controller; Taylor E. Groninger, corporation counsel, and members of the board of works have expressed their deepest sorrow. Members of the board late Wednesday adopted resolutions expressing regret at the loss of their president. Resolutions were signed by Dr. Arthur Guedel. Dr. W. H. Foreman, Dr. Goethe Link, the three remaining members, and Dr. Herman T. Morgan, executive secretary. City oiffcials have suggested the lncompleted nurses’ home and the administration building at the city hospital erected through Dr. Hodgin’s effort, be named the Hodgin unit In his honor. EIGHTH ST. LOUIS GANG MEMBER IS ASSASSINATED Elmer Runge Shot Twice From Behind in Downtown District. By r nited Press ST. LOUIS. Mo., Dec. 6.—Another death sentence of St. Louis' gangland has been affirmed. The underworld today counted eight deaths among the members of Egan’s Rats gang, the last occurring late Wednesday when Elmer Runge, 20-year-old bad man, was shot from behind and killed in an ailey In the downtown district. The gangster was standing dazed against a wall, evidently after a hard beating, while three men sat near by in an automobile. One of the trio with unsteady hand fired twice into Runge’s back. BRITISH AND FRENCH OPPOSE CHINESE GENERAL Prevent Seizure of Canton Customs House by Sun-Vat-Sen. By United Press PEKIN, Dec. 6. —French and British intervened today to prevent Sun-Yat-Sen, former dictator of South China, who now is warring against the government of the north, from seizing the customs house at Canton. British marines joined a French landing party which fortified the customs building, it is reported, and Other foreign gunboats stood by, supporting the landing. ‘MULE’ CAUSESBLINDNESS Mrs. Virginia Evans of Indianapolis Drinks Poison Liquor. By United Press BRAZIL, Ind., Dec. 6.—Mrs. Virginia Evans of Indianapolis lies stone blind in the Community Hospital here today, suffering from paralysis of the optic nerve, caused from drinking white mule. Harry Lybarger and his wife, charged with selling the poison booze to Mrs. Evans, are held under SI,OOO bond each, awaiting trial on a charge of transporting intoxicating liquor.

TO PROBE STOCK SALE Randolph Grand Jury Expected to Begin Bollings Investigation. By United Press WINCHESTER. Ind.. Dec. 6.—Sale of stock in the R. L. Dollings Company Is expected to be Investigated by the Randolph County grand jury Just called by Judge A. L. Bales. Representations made by salesmen in the sale of nearly $1,000,000 worth of stock especially will be investigated, it is understood. HASSLER GUESTS LEAVE Fourth Shock-Absorber Sales Convention Closes. delegates to the fourth Hassler convention left today after a three days’ meeting at the Severin. Some remained for the meeting tonight of the Indiana section of the Society of Automotive Engineers, when four-wheel brakes will be the subject for discussion. TWQ KILLED AT CROSSING Joseph Withatn and Harry Maish Die When Auto Is Struck By United Press FRANKFORT, Ind., Dec. 6.—Joseph Witham, 65, Rensselaer, and Harry Maish, 62, Rossville. were killed when their automobile was struck by a Monon passenger train at Rossville. One Killed, Another Hurt at Crossing By Times Special LAPORTE. Ind., Dec. 6.—Clarence Bright, S3, of Porter, Is today in a Gary hospital and William Hurh, 31, also of Porter, is dead as a result of a crossing accident near Baileytown, Wednesday. Their machine was struck by a New York Central passenger train. Bright will probably recover. Court Procedure Changed Modified rules of procedure have been handed down by the Supreme Court and will be mailed soon to all Judges, prosecutors and lawyers of the court. Joel A. Baker, deputy clerk, said today. The rules will Include annotations and notes. Fraternity Houses Invaded A prowler obtained $3.50 from the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity House, Pleasant Run Blvd. and Washington St., and a watch valued at $3 from the Lambda Chi Alpha House, 26 S. Butler Ave., police reports show.

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ful. The best service that can be rendered to humanity is the assurance that this place will be maintained,” President asserted. World Court Declaring he is in accord with the traditional policy of avoiding alliances, and of settling international disputes peacably, Mr. Coolidge said he favors a court including the whole world. As the Harding world court plan pending before the Senate is the "only practical plan on which many nations have ever agreed, though it may not meet every desire, I therefore commend it to the favorable consideration of the Senate with the proposed reservations clearly indicating our refusal to adhere to the League of Nations,” he said. He urged the court be considered without partisanship and pointed out that it is “merely a convenient instrument of adjustment to which we could go. but to which we could not be brought.” Russia Russia must show "works mete for repentance” before American recognition will be accorded, the President said. Desiring friendship with the Russian people. America "ought to be the first to go to the economic and moral rescue” of Russia when that nation meets the conditions, he said. There is no objection to Americans trading with Russia, but “our government does not propose to enter into relations with another regime which refuses to recognize the sanctity of international obligations. I do not propose to barter away for the privilege of trade any of the cherished rights of humanity. I do not propose to make merchandise of any American principles.” The President said he is. however, ready to make “very large concessions for the purpose of rescuing the people of Russia. "Encouraging evidence of Russian return to the ways of ordinary society are to be detected, but there must be more, he said. Conditions precedent to American recognition, he said, are: Compensation of Americans despoiled by Russia; payment of the debt incurred by the Russian Republic, and abatement of "the acUve spirit of enmity to our institutions.” Debts The President included a pointed reminder to debtor nations that this Government expects them to pay. He emphatically opposed cancellation. He said claims of thousands of American citizens against Germany will be safeguarded. Here he referred to the recent effort to aid Europe to stability and restoration through the Hughes plan. As to future policy In this re gard, he said: “We shall persevere in well doing, not by force, but by reason.” Foreign Service In one sentence he recommended re-organization and improvement of the diplomatic and consular service. Finance and Taxes Declaring domestic questions the main problem of the country, he said financial stability Is vital. Drastic economies, preservation of the budget system, and reduction of taxes must be the main items in this program of financial stabilizing, he said. He said he had treated more in detail of tax reduction in his message transmitting the budget. He approved the Mellon tax reduction plan, especially commending tux reduction on earned incu.es, and "further abolition of admission, message and nuisance taxes.” He said the “amusement and education value of moving pictures ought not to le taxed.” He opposed excess profits taxes, and said lccal as well as national taxes should come down. Abolition of tax exempt securities by constituti mal amendment be strongly urged. Tariff The Fordney-McCumber law has secured abundant revenue and brought prosperity, he said, advising against tariff tinkering as "disturbing and harmful.” Shipping Until the merchant fleet can be disposed of to advantage. It will be administered “as economically as possible” under plans devised by the Shipping Board. Public Improvements Resumption of flood control work on the Mississippi and Colorado Rivers: Improvement of the Lakes-Gulf waterway, development of the St. Lawrence waterway, and power de-

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velopment In northeastern States should all be encouraged. Railroads Congress should await the Supreme Court's dicision on the recapture clause of the railroad law' before legislating new on rate-making. The railroad labor board should be left undisturbed until some other tribuna' is agreed on between capital and labor. Permissive consolidation of railroads should be tried, to be followed, if a failure, by compulsory consolidation. The! freight rate structure should be reorganized at once. Courts A commission should be nained to revise the laws. Two more federal judges should be provided for the southern district of New York, one in the northern district of Georgia, and two more in the Circuit Court of Appeals for the eighth circuit. A commission should be created to expedite court business. Government prison reform is needed. Two reformatories should be provided —one for women, one for first offenders. A bureau of criminal Identification should be added to the department of justice. Prohibition The Presidsnt referred to the treaty being negotiated with Great Britain to stop rum smuggling, and said the coast guard ought to be provided with fast motor boats to catch rum runners. Sources of liquor should be "rigidly regulated” and every effort made to stop Interstate traffic. Urging co-operation of State and nation, he said disrespect for the prohibition law is a menace, anti t-aid citizens should not only obey the Law, but let it be known they are opposed to others violating it. The Negro He advocated strict anti-lynching laws, and formation of a commission to study the negro pioblem from industrial and economic angles. Civil Service This should be maintained, Mr. Coolidge said. He advocated adding first, second and third-class postmasters. and the field force of the prohibition service to the classified list. Public Buildings He opposed a “pork barrel” public buildings bill, but advocated an &n----nuaj appropriation of $5,000,000 to rovide needed Government buildings Regulatory Laws He advised laws to prevent harbor pollution, regulate aviation, radio interference, loading of ships, Alaskan fisheries Revision of Federal trade commission procedure Is needed, he said. Army and Navy Both sen-vices have ben reduced “to the danger point,” he said. "Both • • • should be strengthened. Ad ditlonal planes are needed for the Army, and additional submarines for the Navy." Panama C'anaJ defenses should be perfected. Hating War, America should avoid “weakness that Invites imposition.” Insular Possessions He unqualifiedly indorsed administration of the Philippines by Gen. Leonard Wood and gave similar recommendation to all other administrators of island possessions. Education and "Welfare He advocated child labor and minimum wage amendments to the Constitution, and creation of an educa tion department, with Its head a member of the Cabinet. Immigration Immigration should be carefully restricted, with Immigrants selected abroad, and registration of aliens here, so that only those intending to become Americans could remain. Veterans and Bonus He said the veterans must be given every care; the service in their behalf “must be clean;” promised to remedy evils disclosed by the Senate Investigation, and recommended that all Government hospitals be permitted to treat free all veterans of all wars, and that new hospitals be built for such purpose. He urged careful consideration of veterans’ legislation to be proposed by the American Legion. O, the bonus, he disposed In this sentence: “But I do not favor granting of a bonus.” Coal Public welfare requires reduction of fuel prices, the President said Neither should fuel famines be tolerated. He

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urgd careful consideration of the coal commissions’ report; said publicity about the industry was probably as far as the Government could go In controlling wages and prices in normal times; opposed Government ownership and operation of mines, and requested power to name a commission to act in fuel emergencies to prevent famines, profiteering and Htrikes. Reorganization With exception of proposed combination of the war and navy departments, he approved the Brown plan of reorganization. Agriculture No complicated scheme of relief, no resort to the treasury will settle the farm problem. Mr. Coolidge said. “Simple and direct methods put into operation by the farmer himself are j the only real sources for restoration,” ! he declared. Measures of relief that may be afforded he listed thus. Reduction of national and local taxes; lowered freight rates; reduction of wheat acreage; cooperative marketing; Government loans as emergency aid; 1 cheaper fertilizer: courses In organization and cooperative marketing In agricultural schools; assistance for wheat exports through the war finance corporation. Muscle Shoals Subject, to the right to take It back In war time, the Government should sell Muscle Shoals, the President said. Including a site for an auxiliary steam plant to replace the Oorgas plant, recently sold to the Alabama Power Company. The price isn’t the

principal consideration, he added. He advocated a commission to negotiate for the most advantageous sale and make recommendations to Congress, and said conditions of sale should Include agreement to produce cheap fertilizer, and to experiment with use of water power for this purpose. Reclamation Occupants of reclamation projects

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THEATER MUSICIAN CALLED 6Y DEATH Former Circle Orchestra Director, Educated to be a doctor, but dominated by a love for music, S. Leopold Kohls, 33, former director of the Circle Theater Orchestra, was buried in Chicago today, honored by friends as one of the greatest orchestra directors in the Middle West. Kohls died of acute indigestion In Los Angeles, Cal., where he was director of the Metropolitan Theater, ac cording to word received by friends here. While in Indianapolis, the musician made a wide acquaintanceship. Ha was in charge of the thirty-piece or chestra at the Ciic e Theater for nearly a year, leaving Feb. 15, this yta,. Modest Altschuler is present leader. A mother, father and brother in Germany survive Kohls. MISSING GIRLS ARE HELD “Married Soon” Young Women Wrote bo Home In Indianapolis. Miss Agnes Taylor, 17, of 1820 Brookside Ave., and Grace Ashley, 10, of 1940 Lawrence St., reported missing from their homes Nov. 23, were detained in Chicago today, accord'ng I to a dispatch. The girls said they had written home that they had good jobs, were stopping at an exclusive hote. and were to be married, the report . stated. HEARING ON GAS BONDS Petition to Sell $218,000 Issue Before State Body. i Hearing on application of the | Citizens Gas Company of IndlanapoI Us to sell $218,000 in securities was held today before John W. MeCardle ; c hairman of the public service com i mission The securities, consisting of ! 5 per cent first mortgage bonds, will be for refunding purposes. should be given relief from financial burdens, where necessary. Roads and Forests Both roads and reforestation should have continued Government support. The Monroe Doctrines This fundamental doctrine, “one of the foundations of our foreign relations” must be maintained, Mr. Coolidge said. "But in maintaining It, we must not forget that a great change has taken place.” He explained that our rise to power and greatness as a Nation impose, in addition to the obligation to protect ourselves, the duty to "help give stability to the world.” He added: “We want idealism. We want that vision which lifts men and nations above themselves. But they must not be cloistered; they must not be impractical; they must not be ineffective.” The time haa come, he said, for a more practical use of moral power, and America must speak with the voices of justice and mercy. Hrwlarhfft From Hlljlit Colds Laxative BItOMO QITNINE Tablets relieve the Headache by curing the Cold A tonic laxative and germ destroyer. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. W —Advertisement.

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LouisviLe, Ky.—WHAS (Central Standard Time) 4 P. M. —Concert. 4:50 P. M.—Local live stock, produce and grain market reports. 4:55 P. M. —Football scores. 4 to 6 P. M. —Household economics and selections, by Strand Orchestra. 7:30 to 9 P. M. —Concert by Louisville Eight. Cincinnati, Ohio—WLW (Central Standard Time) 10:30 A. M. —Business reports. 1:30 P. M.—Business reports. 3 P. M. — Grain and stock quotations. 4 P. M. —Lecture; recital, “MaoDowell.” Chicago, HI.—KYW (Central Standard Time) 10 A. M. —Market reports. 11 A. M. —Market reports. 11:35 A. M.— Tubie talk. 12 M.—Market reports. 12:30 P. M.—" Progress of the World.” 1 P. M. —Market reports. 1:20 P. M.— Closing market quotations. 2:15 P.M. —Late financial comment. 6:30 P. M. —News, financial and final market and sports summary. 6.00 P. M. — Children’s bedtine story. 10 P. M. — Midnight Revue. Davenport, lowa—WOC (Central Standard Time) 10 A. M. —Opening market quotations. 11:05 A. M.—Market quotations. 12 Noon —Chimes concert. 2 P. M. —Closing stocks and market. 3:30 P. M. —Educational program and concert. 5:45 P. M.—Chimes concert. 6:30 P. M.—Sandman’s visit. 6:50 P. M. —Sport news. 7 P. M.—“ls the Retail Dealer a Necessity or a Nuis8 P.M. —Musican program. Schenectady, N. Y.—WGY (Eastern Standard Time) 12.30 P. M. —Stock market report. 12:40 P. M. —Produce market report. 2 P. M. —Music and needle talk. 6 P. M.—Produce and stock market quotations and news bulletins. 6:30 P. M.—Children’s program. 7:35 P. M.—Health talks. 7:45 P. M.—Orchestra program. Detroit, Mich.—WWJ (Eastern Standard Time) 9:30 A. M. —“Tonight's Dinner” and a special talk. 9:45 A. M.—Health bulletin and talks of general interest. 12 Noon—Dance music. 3 P. M. — Orchestra. 3:35 P. M. —Market reports. 6 P. M.—Football scores. 8:30 P. M. —Orchestra. Underwriters Luncheon Hosts The Life Underwriters of Indianapolis will be hosts to bankers and credit men at the Lincoln at noon Friday. Edward A. Woods, Pittsburgh banker and underwriter, will talk on “The Use of Life Insurance in Credit.” Boys Escape Detention Home Four colored boys, three held for trial, escaped from the Detention Home with stolen clothing and are sought by police today. Struck by Interurban; May Die By United Press SOUTH BEND. Ind., Dec. 6. —Clarence Tompkins, 36, may die from Injuries received when struck by a Northern Indiana interurban near here, it was believed today. Recording thermometers for registering maximum temperatures up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit are in use at some of the United States Weather Bureau stations in the desert regions of southeast California.

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35 INDICTED FOR WILD ORGIES AT DIAMOND, IND. Young Girls Tell of Participation in Booze Parties in Small Mining Town. By United Press BRAXIL, Ind., Dec. 6.—Thirty-five indictments, charging liquor law violations and wild orgies at booze joints near Diamond, a small mining tewn seven miles northwest of here, were returned today by the Clay County grand jury. Six girls from 15 to 18 years of age appeared before the grand jury and told of wild times at Diamond. These girls acompanied young men from I'a azil to the Diamond booze joints end returned home in an intoxicated cordirion after being out all night. The male companions of these girls, it is understood, are among those indicted. Some of the men involved disappeared after the grand jury probe started. One of the owners of a Diamond roadhouse who approached two girls to secure their services for immoral purposes Is reported missing. LONGEST CABLE IN OCEAN Jusserand Congratulates Company for New Undertaking President Jusserand of the Republic of France has extended his congratulations to the Postal Telegraph Commercial Cable System upon opening today cf service over anew cable between New York and Havre, according to a dispatch received by the local office of the company today. The laying of the cable, 4,800 miles in length, and the longest ever submerged, was started in August. MUNCIE GIRL IS BEST Wins First Honors In Cannning Judging Contest. By United N>w Dec. 6.—Charlotte Moore of Muncie, Ind.. won first prize in the canning judging contest of the boys’ and girls club convention here on Wednesday. Camille Hicks of Hope. Ark., was placed second and Ellen Latting of Lenrow. Tenn., fifth.

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