Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 37, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 June 1924 — Page 12

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RAILROADS DEFY FEDERAL SAFETY RULESJSCHARGE Probe of Equipment of Lines by Cos nmittee Is Demand of Congressman, Times Washington Bureau, 1322 Xeic York Are. WASHINGTON, June 21*.—Many American railroads are defying Federal laws and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission by failure to install proper safety devices on their equipment. This is the charge of Representative Melvin O. McLaughlin of Nebraska. whose resolution in Congress is of vital importance to every citizen riding on trains. The measure calls for the appointment of five congressmen to investigate transactions of all railroad officials and corporations in connection with the enforcement of standards of railway equipment and supplies prescribed by law or by the commission. Graft Charged McLaughlin blamed a huge system of graft .as one of the main reasons for the delay in safety appliance installation. “1 have been informed authoritatively that certain railway officials are refusing to install some safety devices because manufacturers of the appliances refuse to give them a split in the profits,” McLaughlin declared. McLaughlin claims scores of lives are lost each year in railroad accidents caused by defective safety devices. ‘•Right now the Interstate Commerce Commission is probing a New Tork wreck where nine lives were lost apparently just because proper signal devices had not been installed," McLaughlin stated. The Congressman stated he believes the low penalty now fixed for failure to install proper devices is another reason why the law is not being obeyed. The present maximum penalty is a SIOO fine. Heavier Penalty “The penalty should be at least SSOO and probably even higher,” McLaughlin said. Because the resolution was introduced the last week of Congress the only action taken was to refer it to the committee on rules. That the resolution will have considerable support is indicated by an increasing number of telegrams and letters being received by Mr. McLaughlin, particularly from traveling men, indorsing the measure. FIG FARM IS STARTED Grow Fruit On Islands in North Carolina Sound. By l'ni' r ri Press RALEIGH. N. C.. June 20.—A second fig farm has been started in the tidewater section of North Carolina. It is located on one of the islands in a sound and seedlings have been secured from California. Texas and Smyrna. Old fig trees have gi-own wild in that section for years. Apparently they are of the Adriatic type and were probably planted by the early settlers. Some of them have grown big as oak trees and their fruit is eaten by the people of the section. GOLF ON VOLCANO BRINK Build Hawaii Course at Mouth of Boiling Kilauea. Bu Times Speeinl HONOLULU, June 21.—One of the most remarkable golf courses in the world is being built almost at the mouth o f the boiling, seething volcano of Kilauea. The fiery pit of the volcano itself may be one of the hazards of the course. Besides the chance of losing a hall in the molten lava, there will, always be the possibility of an earth tremor adding to the excitement of a good game.

To End White Plague ATLANTA. Ga_, June 21. —Tuberculosis will be a negligible factor in America within two decades, according to Dr. Livingston Ferrand, president of the National Tuberculosis Association. Rema rkabie progress has been made in fighting the disease, he told an audience at the twentieth annual convention of the association here. Names Almost Twins LEPTON, Colo., June 21. —After giving considerable thought to the matter, names have been provided for the three triplets of Mr. and Mrs. John Clawson. Lee, Leo and Leon were the names chosen for the babies, with, alphabetical additions which will cause them to be known ns Lee A., Leo B. and Leon C. Clawson. New Swiss State BERLIN—The little principality of Liechtenstein, perched up in the Alps between Austria and Switaerland, is planning to annex itself to •he Swiss republic. Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in Europe, being fifteen miles long and five miles wide. King Likes Tennis LONDON.—Tennfs is the favorite outdoor sport of King George. He plays at Buckingham Palace ar. hour each day. The king will invited Helen Wills, the American girl champion, to play at the palace in the near future. Friends Vote "No War” By Vnited Prrss NOBLESVILLE, Ind., June 21. — Declaring the world never needed this doctrine more than at the present time, the Carmel quarterly meeting of Friends, embracing a number of churches in central Indiana was on record today as "unalterably opposedf to war.” 1

Tribal Law Compels Alleged Seminole Indian 1 Vis e-M nrderer to Live Forever in Shirt Tail

Bu XEA Sen-ice ET. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 21.—Taking on all the worst traits of the aboriginal white man a Seminole Indian, ’ known to thousands as “Shirt-Tail Charlie ” has become an outcast from bis tribe. Twenty years ago he is said to have killed his squaw. The tribal council, to uphold the standards of the Seminoles, who are noted for abiding by law, declared that henceforth he should be attired in a one-piece garment reaching halfway to his knees and slit on the sides. He has never been seen in any other clothing. He is never allowed to follow along with his fellow Seminoles. but is oblig'ed to trail at a respectable distance in the rear. He begs from the white man for the few pennies necessary to his existence and the major portion of his conversation is confined to a grunt. Apart from all his bad traits he is said to be one of the finest athletes in the Florida Everglades. During a recent campaign to capture alligators for their hides, he broke in upon the hunt and, single-handed, without aid of gun, sprar or knife, captured seven huge saurians. He is an expert fisherman, and when sober, his hawk like eye can detect big game fish in the Florida waters. PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR PULITZER RACES

Several Hundred Airplanes Will Compete for $50,000 in Prizes, Bu United Press DAYTON, Ohio. June 21 —Arrangements are well under way here for the annual international Pulitzer air races, to be staged at the Wilbur Wright field in October. Several hundred airplanes, capable of going at a speed of 250 miles an hour, will compete for prizes aggregating §50,000. All highways and streets between Dayton and the field are being paved and 800 regular soldiers from Jefferson barracks will act as special patrol during the events. Dayton business men have subscribed $250.. 000 for the initial expenses of the races. Thousands of motorists from adjoining States are expected and a plot of twenty acres near the field has been set aside for parking space. Nearly All States Represented Nearly every State in union will be repiescnied in the races, as well as nearly every European nation. Belgium has promised to send two ships, and England probably will do likewise. Sadi Ix-eninti, the fast est and highest flyer in France, and Brack Papa of Italv have signified 'heir intention of competing. The army air service wi'l be rep resented by the two Curtis racers which competed last year. They have been eouipped with 500-horse power motors, replacing the 400. horsepower motors used in the 11*23 race. The pilots appointed to maneuver the Army airships are Dieut, Alex Pearson and Lieut. W. 11. Brooklet', both of McCook field, and Capt. Bert Skeel of Selfridge field. There is still some doubt about, the Navy entering the race this year, although there is a report that it will he represented by anew speed marvel. The Barling bomber, the biggest ship in the world, is on the program for a series of spectacular flights. Lieut. Harold R. Harris will be at 'he stick. The Pulitzer race will he the main event of the meet, which lasts three days, beginning Oct. 2. There are ten or twelve other events, including one for small planes, such as those driven by gasoline engines, capable of a long-distance flight on a single gallon of gasoline. Prizes for Amateurs For the amateur builders there are six or seven prizes. In addition to the various races the Shenandoah and a flock of barrage, observance and other balloons will be here in a display of lighter-than-air machines. Each evening there will be night flying by illuminated planes. There has been some concern over the difficulty of housing the hundreds of planes expected to enter the races. Wilbur Wright field can accommodate about 112, McCook field about 125 and two private fields about fifty each, but many will not be under a roof during the races, 't is said. Operas Broadcast Cincinnati will broadcast the operas and band concerts given at the 7.00, through station WLW, every Monday evening. The week’:-' program will begin June 23.

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“SHIRT-TAIL CHARLIE” WITH SIXTY - POUND TARPON HE CAUGT WITH A SPEAR FROM A CANOE.

ECONO* LIFE IN CIA CHANGES Women and Children Work in Mills. By Times Special WASHINGTON, June 21.—According to information published by the International Labor Office, Cl na is rapidly undergoing a far-reading change in the industrial ntl economic life of her people. A strik ing fea'ure of this change is the growing extent to which women and children are employed in modern factories. It is generally estimated that in cotton mills nearly 40 per cent of the workers are women. 40 per cent t ie children, and only 20 per cent are men. Many children of 8 and 9 are admitted into factories and even some under 7 are known to be at work. In silk filatures in Central and South China. nearly all the workers are women and girls, but boys between 10 and 20 are largely used in North China. In Chefoo, of the 21.000 women and girls employed in industry, about 18,000 arein the hair net. lace and embroidery industries. Taking all branches of industry together, probably 15 per cent of the employes are women, 20 per cent boys and girls under 14. and 65 per cent men. Considering the country as a whole, it has been estimated that over 70 per cent of the working people work seven days a week. Seme of the larger andjnore modern factories, however, often suspend work for one day in ten or twice a month for the purpose of cleaning and repairing machinery. FOREIGNER S WEL COME Work Found For 397.000 Workers During 1923 Bp Times Special WASHINGTON, June 21.—Work was found in France for 297,000 foreign workers in 1923. Os this number 262,000 were entering France for the first time, according to statistics published by the International Labor Office. Os the 262,000 immigrants, 112,000 were Italians, 50,000 Poles, 36,000 Spaniards. 33,000 Belgians and 11,000 Portuguese. More than 40,000 of these foreigners were placed in employment in the building trades, 83,000 in agriculture, and 51,000 in various branches of industry. There were 48,000 employed as laborers and 35,000 in coal and iron mines. Club Radio Meet Dallas (Texas) radio amateurs recently held their meeting by radio. Bad weather caused the amateurs to stay at homeland still attend their regular meeting.

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RELIEF FOR MINE AREA I New Industries lYoposed for Vigo County Workers. j New indusrties to absorb idle laI bor. caused by the closing of mines j in Clinton cpal fields, will be pro- | posed to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Richard Lieher, director l of the State conservation department. announced today. Dr. W. N. Logan, State geologist, | has'been sent to Vigo County to | point out new raw materials in the I Clinton vicinity which may he used i m establishing new industries. Action was taken when the Clinton Chamber of Commerce not;tier) j Lieher that 1,000 families were threatening to leave Clinton because j of the closing of mines during summer slackness. DR. PERCY GRANT QUITS Resigns Pastorate Because of Roma nct>, Friends Say. Bu United Press NEW YORK, June 21. —Interrupted romance of Hr. Percy Stick ney Grant and Mrs. Rita d‘A costa j Lydig will be resumed, their friends ; declared today ,s a result of r> -:g- ---; nation of Dr. Grant as rector of the ! fashionable Fifth Avenue Church of i the Ascension. Dr. Grant sa'd ill health and a doI sire to complete some literary work 1 was his reason for resigning. Some | little time ago it was announced that | because of Bishop Manning's opposition to marriage between the rec- ! tor and Mrs. Lydig. a divorcee, the I engagement between l>r. Grant and : the society beauty was at an end. BOND FiXED AT SI,OOO Mail Carrier Bound Over to Grand Jury on Theft Charge. ! Clyde N. Ward. 117*s W. Twenty- • Sevnsii Si letter carrier. 2d at | liberty today under a SI,OOO bond, I charged with stealing two letters | from the mail containing $7.50. He j was hound over to grand jury Fri- ; flay by U. S. Commissioner John W. ! Kern. Ward was arrested Thursday by jH. H. Wasson, postofflee inspector, i who said he saw Ward take two decoy letters from a collection box and fail to turn them in at the Fountain Square station.

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DAWES-COOLIDGE FIRM OPERATED Isl YEARS ACO Presidential and Vice Presidential Nominees’ Ancestors Ran Grocery, Bu Times Special BOSTON, Mass., June 21. —One hundred and forty-seven years ago it was Dawes & Coolidge, a grocery firm in Worcester, Mass. Today it is Coolidge and Dawes, candidates for the two highesF" offices in the gift of the people. So it appears that Massachusetts and Illinois are not so very far apart and that the candidates come of the same sturdy stock that has left its name and indelible imprint upon the history of this country. The Dawes of the firm was the great-great-great-(perhaps another one or two) grandfather of Gen. Charles Gates Dawes, Republican nominee for Vice President. The Coolidge of the firm was an ancestor of the President of the United States. The grocer Coolidge probably was the grandfather of several generations back of the present head of the Nation. One genealogy so indicates, while another places Grocer Coolidge on a different branch of the tree from that on which the President originated. The grocer Dawes was William, referred to usually as “the patriot.” who was the companion of Paul Revere, made famous by Longfellows j poem. I/ongfellow's letter Concerning this poem it has been printed that Mr. Ixuigfellow wrote to an acquaintance who sent him a little antiquarian volume, correcting j some of the imaginative statements i in Paul Revere's ride: “Please accept my thanks for your ! beautiful book, William Dawes and I his ride with Paul Revere. I have | read It with great interest and 1 pleasure. lam afraid you have convicted me of grave historic crimes and misdemeanors, but I shall not appeal." This little volume referred to is an essay by Henry W. Holland, read before the New England Historic Genealogical Society on June 7. IK7S. to which is attached a genealogy of the Dawes family. It was in that Gea nalogy the fact was discovered that Dawes and Coolidge were In the grocery business. William Dawes was born Oct. 2, 1719. The Daweses. for five generations up to that time were builders and masons, but this William had a clubbed foot and could not follow the trade, so he became a goldsmith. In 1 742 he married Lydie, daughter of Nicholas Boone, a bookseller of Boston, who. one authority asserts, , published the first newspaper in America. Nine children were horn of this marriage, of which William, "the patriot.” was the second, born April t>, 1745. The third child was a girl, named Lydia, who was born February in. 1747 She was mar , ried to John Coolidge on Jan. 5. 1772. Dawes at Boston Tea Party It was with his brother-in-law. John Coolidge, that William Dawes, "the patriot," went into the grocery business. John Coolidge seemed to go right along with the Daweses at that time. After William Dawes, father of “the patriot,” married a second time, a number of pieces of real estate in Boston were sold by the heirs of the first wife. The elder William Dawes sympathized strongly with the colonies, and one writer says that "his apprentices were, among the party who threw the ten overboard in the Boston Harbor." The plder William Dawes was a strictly religious man, according to the light of his day. and is said to not. have allowed his children to laugh or look out of the window on the Sabbath. Also one history goes: ' Not only was the food for Sunday pro- -lied on Saturday, that the day mignt he one of rest for all members of the household, but the shoes and garments were brushed and prepared beforehand.”

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I SAW AN ANIMAL TALLER THAN A TREE This sounds like a rather “tall” j statement; but its truth or falsity | has nothing to do with the puzzle. The problem is to discover where the strange animal was seen. It was on an island in the Mediterranean and the name of the island is concealed in the sentence. Can you find it? Yesterday’s answer: /*' / < / v x / x. / / V The diamond is cut into three j pieces, along the heavy lines. Piece | is left in its position, the dotted I lines indicate how pieces 1 and 3 i are moved to form the rest of the j cross. GENEVA MEETING SET FOR JULY 18 Labor Delegates Will Discuss Industrial Hygiene, I By Times Special WASHINGTON. June 21.-—Accord-;ng to information published by the International Labor office, the first international meeting for the study lof problems o? industrial hygiene will he held in Geneva. Switzerland, : July IS to 20. 1924. The Swiss organizing committee in charge of the , meeting, announces the following agenda for the meeting and the papers to be read on the various subjects of the agenda. Industrial lighting and eyestrain, with papers as follows: Technical report. Mr. Gaster (London); general ;ihysiopathology. Mr. Ob'ath (Tries:e): lighting in mines and miners' eyestrain. Dr. Ftassen (Liege). Vitiated atmosphere in workshops,' with papers as follows: Ventilation. Prof L Hill (London); dust and -moke. Mr. Kohn-Abrost (Paris), gases. Professor Lehmann (Wurzburg). Value of fatigue tests, with papers as follows: Chemical methods, general criticism of fatigue tests. Mr. F. Lee iNew York); mechanical and graphical methods. Professor Patrlzi (Bologna); psychological methods Mr. Wyatt (London). Requests for information should hr addressed to Professor Christian!Institute .1 Hygiene, University o* Geneva, Switzerland. Worker Electrocuted Bu Times Special CARTHAGE. Ind , .Tufie 21 —Kolias Porter, 30, was electrocuted when he accidentally touched a high ten sion wire while working In a paper mill here. A wife and child survive.

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Body Taken Home Bp United Press HARTFORD CITY, Ind., June 21. —The body of Orville Houston, killed

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Friday in a 150-foot fall from a building in the course of construction at Youngstown. CL, was brought home today.