Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 82, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 August 1924 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13, 1924

ROADS SEARCHED FOR BANK BANDIT Wounded, Forced to Leave Part of Loot Behind. By United Press FARMERSBURG, Ind., Aug. 13. Vigo County roads leading across the southern part of the county* were under patrol today as deputies of Sheriff Fred Armstrong aided in the hunt for a lone robber who held up and robbed the Farmersburg Citizens' State Bank late Tuesday. The bandit escaped in an automobile across the line into Vigo County and abandoned his car. The sheriff was acting on word from Sullivan County authorities who believed the bandit was still hiding in the woods in the southern part of the county. Charles Sharpe, cashier of the bank was the hero of this town today. He shot the robber as he was making his escape after the robbery. Sharpe was reticent, but from O. P. Wier and Miss Lucille MeXabb, his fellow employes in the bank, friends pieced together the story of a daring lone-handed hold-up in which the robber obtained $1,500, only to have to abandon most of it when he wrecked the car in which, wounded, he was fleeing from Farmersburg two miles northeast of the town. FARMERS AT PURDUE Six Counties Represented in Delegation. By United Press LAFAYETTE . Ind., Aug. 13. One hundred and fifty farmers from six counties of southwest Indiana, touring the State, are here today from a two-day inspection of the agricultural buildings of Purdue University. The counties represented are: Vanderburgh, Warrick, Perry, Dubois. Gibson and Spencer.

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Only Chatter of a Dishpan Is Wanting in New Jazzy Dance Records Announced for August

. By WALTER D. HICKMAN S‘" "" HAKE the old dishpan ’cause there must be something like music in it. Give the clotheswringer a turn and you surely will get the Monday blues. Jazz players of the day have found anew use for the old brown derby and even the drummer has been known to use an egg beater for effects. Don’t be frightened over what comes out of your phonograph these days. In complete innocence, I put anew Victor record on my machine. The number was “Just Hot,” a fox trot played by Waring’s Pennsylvanians. Suddenly a groan, something that sounded like the “melodious” grunt of a pig came out of the phonograph. These sounds gradually were woven into a jazz fabric. Such sounds, in the language of the day, means “You must come over and dance.” The first two' or three times I played this record I was afraid that my neighbors would think that I was an animal trainer, but I believe now this wild number has become a favorite. I have tried it at least two dozen times and nobody has moved out of the fiat as yet. In the language of the hour, I believe this Waring Pennsylvanian number would make grandma throw away her shawl. On the other side is “Red Xose Pete,” played by Ted Weems and his orchestra. This record is the last word in jazz disturbances. It is going to, be a best seller. No doubt about it. It is the Elinor Glynn of the record world. Listening to Frank You remember the chap with the “uke” who visited Keith's last season with Julia Sanderson. Frank is making Victor records these days. His latest must have been inspired by Eddie Leonard, as Frank is singing his version of two of Eddie's numbers —"Roll Them Roly Boly

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BEN TURPIN Looks like Ben Turpin is going in for the serious drama. Mercy, no. Ben is just poking fun at the highbrow drama. Next week he will be seen a* the Lyric in his conception of Shakespeare’s “Romeo.” Eyes” and “Ida: Sweet as Apple Cider.” Here are two sweet little intimate numbers whiqh are miles away fre-m the beaten track. Comparison and contrasts are essential in an evening of phonographic music at home. Crumit has that sort of get acquainted attitude which invites an easy chair and a sort of a comfy feeling. Both numbers -are done in Crumit's own way. Although the songs are well known, yet I think you will like the Crumit way in developing 'em. Phil Oilman is at the piano.

“I am told that the Standard Oil Company has practically all the refineries. Is this true?” a correspondent asks the Oil and Gas Journal. Reply is made in issue of June 19, as follows: “It certainly is not In the first place when you mention the Standard Oil Company you are speaking of several companies which, since the dissolution decree United States Supreme Court of 1911, are as separate in their ownership and control as any of the several thousand oil companies which operate in the United States. “No company bearing the name of ‘Standard’ including its subsidiary organizations has more than 11 refineries in the United States. There are several of the so-called ‘independent’ companies which have from 5 to 9 refineries. According to the Oil and Gas Journal’s compilation of May 1, there are 574 refineries in the United States of which 382 were operating on that date. Os tjiis number only 39 belong to the several Standard Oil Companies and their subsidiary organizations. Thus you see that approximately only 1 out of 15 refineries belong to the Standard Companies.” The Standard Oil Companies loom much larger in the public mind than is warranted by the percentage of their refineries as compared with all other oil companies. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) has but six refineries —Whiting, Indiana; Sugar Creek, Missouri; Wood River, Illinois; Casper,Wyoming; Greybull, Wyoming; and Laramie, Wyoming. The oil industry of today is of such vast proportions as almost to defy figures. Perhaps that is why it appeals so strongly to the imagination. As the oil industry is organized today, a monopoly in oil, whether crude or refined, is beyond possibility. The industry is too enormous for dictation by any one company or any group of companies. It is too big and too varied for “understandings”. It is too big for anything but the keenest sort of competition, and for the winning and holding of business through service. The Standard Oil Company (Indiana) is strictly a competitive organization of service. That it is able to compete profitably with other oil companies is due solely to its initiative in invention of new methods and processes, and to its superior organization for the refining and distribution of oil products. In both of these capacities it is rendering an essential service to the thirty million people of the Middle West in such a way as to have gained their respect, confidence and esteem. Standard Oil Company ( Indiana ) General O c fice: Standard Oil Building 910 So. Michigan Avenue. Chicago

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The new Victor records include the New York Philharmonic Orchestra playing “Athalia—War March of the Priests” and “Festival March of the Boyars”: Olga Samaroff is represented with List’s “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12” in two parts and Reinald Werrenrath singing “I Love You” and "Suppose I Had Never Met You,” two numbers from “Little Jessie James.” Oriole Hits Have been as l: ed to hear some of the new Oriole Orchestra numbers on the Brunswick. So I took the necessary steps to meet the demand. The Oriole Orchestra's latest bears the title of "I Need Some Pettin' ” and “Little Old Clock on the Mantel.” Another Oriole-Brunswick record includes “You’ll Never Get to Heaven With Those Eyes” and “Step, Henrietta.” All four numbers come under the head of jazzy and polite syncopation. The more quiet and harmonious effects are obtained by the Oriole organization in these records. Am very fond of “Little Old Clock on the Mantel,” because it is a descriptive fox trot number. The ticktick of the clock becomes a haunting background in this number. Here is a real Oriole record success. The new opera records of Brunswick lists such well known groups as “Chimes of Normandy," “Bohemian Girl,” "Chocolate Soldier,” “Floradora,” 'Prince of Pilsen,” “Naughty Marietta ’’ “Robin Hood" and “Mikado.” -I- -!- -|- z Indianapolis theaters today are offering: "Common Clay” at English's, "Miss Tobasco" at the Capitol. Five Versatile Steppers at the Lyric, Shattuck and O'Neil at the Palace, "Recoil” at the Ohio, “Captain January” at the Circle, “The Arab” at the Apollo, “The Birth of a Nation” at the Lincoln Square, “The Gold Diggers” at Mister Smith’s and “The Dangerous Coward” at the Isis.

How to Prepare it for Camping Tour Sy E H Scott _

Inspect to See That Running Gear and Engine Is O. K. If you are going to make an extensive tour, it is absolutely necessary, if you wish to avoid trouble on the road, that every part of the car be properly lubricated. Before you start, you should make certain that every grease or oil cup is clear and is actually allowing the lubricant to reach the bearing. Very often the hole in the bolt or pin through which the grease reaches the bearings gets blocked up, then runs dry. Clean off all old caked grease that may have accumulated about the bearings, then screw down the grease cups and see that the grease oozes out at the ends of the bearings. If you find you cannot force the grease out, then the hole in the bolt is blocked. If you have a pressure greasing system, fill the grease gun with kerosene or a light oil and see if that can be forced through. If this fails, remove the grease cup and poke a piece of wire through the hole in the bolt. If this does not clear it, then the bolt will have to be removed and the hole cleaned out.

If you notice that any of the grease or oil cups are broken off at the shank, you will be wise to have them removed by a mechanic, then new cups fitted. If a bearing is not lubricated it will only be a short time before bushing and pin will have to be renewed, a more expensive operation than simply replacing a grease cup. Be particularly careful to see that all steering gear and front axle connections are properly lubricated. These connections are so exposed that unless they are properly lubricated they wear rapidly. Full instructions on inspecting and adjust-

ing the steering gear and wheel bearings were given a few weeks ago. Just before you start on your tour, drain all the old oil out of the crankcase and fill up with fresh oil. Do not flush out with kerosene, for unless you intend removing the oil pan after, some of the kerosene remains in the oil pockets and dilutes the fresh oil. If you drain the crankcase while the engine is warm, you will draw off most of the grit and sediment that is in circulation. When you are out on the road, don't forget to drain off the old oil every 500 miles. You will find the engine will run cooler and better. If you ave not drained and refilled the gear case and rear axle with fresh oil uring the last 2,000 miles, this should be done before you leave. Be careful to fill to just the correct level, for too much oil will ooze out and cause all kinds of trouble. If you put too much oil in the gear case, it may leak into the clutch housing and cause the clutch to slip or grab. If you put too much oil in the rear axle, it will leak out on the wheels and brake drums and cause the brakes to slip or fail to hold. If you do not know how full to fill the gear case or rear axle, ask the mechanic at

the service station to show you. Do not lubricate the spring leaves excessively. If you paint the outside of the leaves with some of the old oil you drained out of the crankcase, sufficient oil will seep in between the leaves to lubricate them. Do not forget to lubricate the Universal Joints and put a few drops of oil on the brake connections. If there is a grease or oil cup on the clutch release, be sure that it is filled and screwed down enough to lubricate this part properly. The condition of the brakes should not be guessed at. If they

are all right, you should be able to stop your car within 37 feet at 20 miles an hour. Make certain when you depress the brake pedal as far as possible that it is at least one inch away from the end of the slot in the floor board. If you have had the same spark plugs in the engine for nine months or more, it is good policy to take them out and install a complete new set and keep the old ones for spares. If you do this you will avoid possible trouble from faulty spark plugs and put more pep into the enfine. Have the valve clearance checked up by a competent mechanic who understands the make of car you are driving. It is also a good idea to have the gap at the contact breaker points checked up and the points dressed up if necessary. Make certain that the hose connections on the radiator are in good condition. If they have been on for a season or more, you should fit new ones, as it Is more than probable that the rubber skin inside the hose is loose and may be obstructing the free flow of water through the cooling system. It is well also to make sure that the battery is wedged tightly in position. If it can move about the vibration, is liable to crack a cell or loosen the composition in the plates, and either of these faults will leave you stranded at the side of the road without ignition or lights. NEXT WEEK—CARRY A GOOD TOOL KIT AND SELECT COMPACT CAMPING EQUIPMENT. Copyright 11C4 by the S. N. L. Technical Syndicate

CITY SLOGAN SELECTED Harry S. Joseph Wins $25 Prize Os sered by C. of C. Harry S. Joseph, 42 E. Ray St., is winner of the Indianapolis Advertising Slogan contest conducted by Chamber of Commerce. “Indianapolis—a good town” was the slogan which won the $25 prize. More than two hours were spent by judges considering 5,000 suggestions. “Joseph's suggestion came nearer expressing the slogan sentiment of the committee than any other,” E. J. Uausepohl, chairman, said. LADS ARE SENTENCED Ransacked Store, Given Terms Years at Reformatory. By Times Special GREENCASTLE. Ind., Aug. 13. Leon Patterson. 15, Lawrence Murphy, 14, and Wilbur Hurst, 14, wero sent to the Boys’ Reformatory at Plainfield today. The trio ransacked a hardware store and took revolvers, watches and shells. They must stay in the reformatory until they are 21. Gone, but Not Forgotten Automobiles reported stolen 1 belong to: Miss Lucille Boston, 664 Arch St., Ford, from Capitol Ave. and Market Streets. Oswald C. Litzelman, 416 Alton St., Chevrolet, from 1200 W. Washington St. John K. Saunders, 101 W. Pleasant Run Blvd., Chevrolet, from Market and Delaware Sts. BACK HOME AGAIN Automobiles reported found belong to: George A- Derr, 307 W. New York St., Ford, at Sixty-Second St. and Alllsonville Rd. Ford touring, license 191-337, had been standing at Blackford and Vermont Sts. for ten days, and was pulled to headquarters. Aui.o Smash at Atlanta By Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 13. —S. S. Walton, cashier of the Atlanta State Bank, near here, his wife and the Misses Evan ahd India Sinclaire, were suffering today from bruises and cuts, as a result of a collision of the car Walton was driving, and one driven by A. F. Oslun of Mich.

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GROCERS HOLD OUTING Annual Affair at Broad Ripple Includes Contests. The annual outing of Indianapolis Retail Grocers’ Association was held at Broad Ripple Park today. Among the amusements were dancing, a baseball game, cigar contest, boys’ pie eating contest, peanut contest, tug-o’-war, 150-yard dash,

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sack race, cracker eating contest and women’s clothespin race. A basket dinner was served to ( large crowd. Ice Sold for 20 Cents By United Press COLUMBUS, Ind., Aug. 13.—Ic< at 20 cents a hundred pounds is th new low record set by ice manufac turers here in the latest clash o their all-summer price war.

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