Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 147, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 October 1924 — Page 2

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RELATIVES FORGE EVIDENCE CHAIN AGAINST KINCADE All Testify Against Theory Aged Man Fell Down - Stairs to Death. Pli Timex Bpeeietl NOBLESVILLE. Ind., Oct. 28. The State today called additional relatives of M. L. Kincade in an effort to tighten the net of circumstantial ] evidence with which it hopes to send i him to the electric chair for the murder of his father, James J. Kincade, wealthy Hamilton County farmer. Kincade’s brother, his sister-in-law and his nephews have already appeared for the State. As soon as the State has completed its evidence the defense will move to dismiss the case, asserting that the State has introduced no evidence to connect the son with the killing of his father. ' Mrs. Frank Howe, a sister, told of finding spots of human blodd about the Kincade premises. Howe said the defendant was nervous when shown the bloody gas pipe with which the State is contending the defendant killed his father. Doctor Testifies Dr. L. E. Bracken of Columbus.' Ind., another brother-in-law, said j he examined wounds on the head of the aged man and stated they were such that they could not have been received in a fall down the stairway j In the barn, as alleged by the de- j sense. Aaron Larsh. an Indianapolis de-; tective, testified the wounds of the dead man were inflicted with some i kind of a round, blunt instrument j and not by a fall. Blood Analyzed Dr. A. V. Moon of Indianapolis gave his the Mood found on the Kincade farm and said most of his tests showed the samples to be human blood. ‘BACK TO HONEST government; is ram plea Democratic Leaders Broadcast From Station WB3Z. Honesty in government was the keynote of speeches by Dr. Carleton B.‘-McCulloch, Democratic candidate for Governor, and John W. Holtzman, broadcast Monday night from radio station WBBZ, 233 lowa St. Dr. McCulloch declared four years ago the Republican cry was “Back to Normalcy.” “I would say that the crying need of the hour today is ‘Back to Honesty,' McCulloch declared. McCulloch cited the favorable labor record of the Democratic party and spoke of agricultural ills, pledging his support of a cooperating marketing law to aid farmers. Holtzman denounced the “orgy of corruption and graft in high places” of the Republican party. Justice Wears No Mask “The man running for the Republican ticket for Goverenor was nominated by a secret organization, the object of which is to obtain control of the State. People of Indiana will do well to remember that ‘justice is blind,’ but she never wears a mask,” Holtzman said. Dr. McCulloch made a speech at Irvington Theater following his radio address. Mark Archer, president of Indiana Democratic Club, and Mrs. John TV. Trer.ck, president of the Seventh District , Women’s Clubs, will speak over radio tonight. Senator Pat Harrison, Mississippi, epoke at Huntington Monday afternoon and at Ft. Wayne Monday night. Harrison, with his scathing sarcasm, denounced the Republican administration and was satiric in his reference to silence from the White House. Mrs. Izzetta Jewel Brown, West Virginia, who seconded the Davis nomination at the Democratic convention, made a short address. Senator Ralston Talks Senator Samuel M. Ralston and Harvey Harmon, Democratic candidate for attorney general, spoke at Lebanon. Ralston ridiculed the Republican propaganda of “red plots” and that the Government was going to the bowwows unless Cooiidge and Dawes are elected. He ridiculed secretary of State Charles E. Hughes as falling into “explosive Style of campaigning” because of his utterances of "Cooiidge or Chaos.” Former Secretary of Labor Wilson spoke at Garret, setting out the labor record of the Democratic party. N Congressman Crisp, Georgidt, spoke at Tipton. Senator Joseph Robinon, Arkansas, addressed a mass meeting at Marion and delivered a fiery denunciation of the Republican record of the past four years.

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Mentioned for High Club Federation Office

LEFT TO RIGHT—MRS. J. M. THISTLETHWAITE, MRS. J. S. M'FADDIN, MRS. MYRA STEWART GORDON AND MRS. THOMAS J. BROOKS.

ANNUAL SESSION OPENED HERE BT WOWS CLUBS Between 400 and 500 Expected to Attend —Take Up Sex Education, With a registration of 350 this morning, and a prospect of vetween 400 and 500 by evening the Indiana Federation of Clubs opened Its thirtyfifth annua! convention this morning at the Claypool. Mrs. O. M. Pittenger of Indianapolis, president, presided. F”.rst discussion came with presentation of a resolution indorsing sex education in the schools, by Mrs. Leon Stern of Terre Haute, chairman of the resolutions committee. After discussion, involving mainly the question of whether teachers competent to present this subject could be found, the resolution was recommitted to the resolutions committee. Election of first vice president, recording secretary, treasurer and trustee will be held Wednesday morning. Other officers continue in office. These nominations were made today: For first vice president: Mrs. John S. McFaddin, Rockville; Mrs. Thomas J. Brooks. Bedford, and Mrs. J. M. Thistlethwaite, Sheridan. For recording secretary: Mrs. James Early, Greenfield, and Mrs. Nora Short, Salem. For treasurer: Mrs. T. W. Peck. For trustee: Mrs. George W. Phillips. South Bend. The federation adopted resolutions urging restriction of outdoor advertising to "commercial locations where it will not injure scenic or civic beauty”; a resolution urging the next Legislature to provide for “the erection of suitable and dignified residence halls for women students at Purdue and Indiana Universities and the two State normal schools,” and one indorsing the observance in Indiana of National Girl week, each April. Action on an amendment providing for universal membership in the general. State, district and county federations, on the morning pro[gram was postponed. This afternoon’s program included reports by district chairmen, introduction of presidents of new clubs, report of the department of legislation. report of the biennial convention in Los Angeles last June, and a 'tea at the Propylaeum, 1410 N. Delaware St., with the Propylaeum Association as hostess. The annual Federation dinner at 0:30 tonight in the atrium at the Claypool will be followed by a reception In honor of Mrs. Edward Franklin White, vice president of the General Federation of Clubs, Indiana State officers and past preside nts.

COUPLE OBSERVE GOLDENWEDDING Mr, and*Mrs, Henry Kunkel Hold Reception, Looking backward over a half century. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Kunkel, 514 S. East St., today returned, in thought, to the Indianapolis of Oct. 28, 1874, when they were married by the late Father Bausona. With their seven living children, seven grandchildren and three great granchildren around them, Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel celebrated their golden wedding. A family dinner tonight will eb followed by a very Informal reception. The Kunkels’ children are Mrs. Harry Cave. Mrs. Mamie Nichols, Mrs. Agatha Brochhausen, Mrp. Fred Beck, Mrs. Fred Droege and Harry and George Kunkel. Mrs. Kunkel is 73; her husband, 78. From 1905 until 1922, when he retired, he wag a policeman for the Merchants National Bank. BUSINESS MEN ELECT A. G. Iske Heads New College Ave. Association. Alvin G. Iske was elected president of the Forty-Second St. and College Ave. Business Men’s Association which was formally organized Monday night at Forty-Second Street State Bank. Other officers are: E. K. Oder, vice president; James G. Cole, secretary, and Dr. J. C. Ragsdale, treasurer. Board of directors is composed of the officers and J. M. Gaston, chairman; Henry F. Woessner, Charles E. Binkley, Henry Rosner and R. D. Hippie. Constitution and by-laws committee is composed of Harry F. Templeton, .TJ. O. Ruh and Roy C. Anderson, '.'orty firms are affiliated with the association. Plans are being made to give election returns next week.

“Friendly enemies” were these four women, when the Indiana Federation of Clubs opened Us thirty-fifth annual convention today at the Claypool. They all were mentioned for the office of first vice presidency. Mrs. M.vra Stewart Gordon of *Logansport said she didn't even know she was a candidate until she reached Indianapolis. The otherß were Airs. J. S. McFaddinof Rockville; Mrs. Thomas J. Brooks, Bedford, and Mrs. J. M. Thistlethwaite of Sheridan. When nominations were made the names of only three of the “friendly enemies" were presented. Mrs. Gordon’s desire not to become a candidate was respected.

WITNESS FOUND IN MURDER QUIZ (Continued From Page 1) turned to eee Martin grasp his right shoulder with both hands and stagger on the landing. There were a number of other persons on the stairway, Eilering said, but he did not know them. Eilering said he proceeded to the dance hall, not caring to become involved in the trouble. Meanwhile detectives and Coroner Paul F. Robinson discussed advisability of having Martin's clothing examined by a chemist in order to determine whether there are powder burns upon it. Bad powder burns would tend to corroborate Blackburn's self-defense contention that the shot was fired in a scuffle. Ira Holmes, attorney for Lyness, served notice today that Lyness will not testify at the Coroner’s inquest Wednesday unless an assault and battery charge against Lyness is dismissed. The coroner’s office announced that similar notice had been served by Frank Symmes, attorney for Ralph Purceli, 18, of 2126 N. Meridian St., brother-in-lnw of Raymond Powell, who took out the police permit for the dance. * '*■ Purcell Had Gun Det* **s say that Blackburn obtained the gun from Purcell. Purcell is charged with being an accessory before the fact, unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying concealed weapons. Purcell, according to detectives, said he had the gun to protect money at the ticket ofTice. Funeral services for Martin will te held on Wednesday morning at KS. ! Peter and Paul Cathedral. Burial in | Holy Cross cemetery, j The pallbearers will be John : Hennessey, Orla Woody, William Foley. Fiancis Feeney. Edwin Sulii- : van and Joseph Mahoney, who were I schoolmates and chums of Martin. The funeral arrangements were | completed when Richard and Robert i Martin, brothers, arrived from New York City. Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff today announced that he had ordered the license granted Max Black- | burn and Poweil to hold a dance adI vertised as a Butler-De Pauw dance ; next Saturday night nt the Athenaeum revoked. Rikhoff said after investigation he found neither of the two schools had taken any steps in promoting the affair. The shooting last Saturday night at the Athenaeum also Influenced him in revoking the license, Rikhoff said. Comrn’.Peo Waits Week No final action in drafting a now city ordinance to regulate public | dance halls will be taken until after I election. The committee appointed !by Juvenile Judge Frank J. La.hr last spring left the aotuaf work of preparing the document to Attorney Earl Conder, of the Church Federation, who is busy In politics Just now, it was stated. Conder has the proposed ordinance almost ready to present the committee. Many changes are contemplatI ed in the rules governing the dance , halls. Interest in the committee was i revived by the dance hall murder j Saturday evening. j Smith Martin, 30, of T 27 Congress i Ave., son-in-law of William Black- ! burn, appeared at the coroner’s office today and made a statement. He bore out the statements of Blackburn. lie was a ticket laker at the dance, and, according to h!S story, was attacked and beaten several times by Martin and Lyness before the final rush in which the shooting occurred. Saw Blow Struck Smith Martin testified that John P. Martin and Lyness had him backed lip against a wall raining blows upon him when he saw someI thing strike John P. Martin and I heard a shot. | The witness said the two young men left and he went back to the (door he was guarding. lie said he | asked Blackburn how the shot was fired and Blackburn replied: “I slapped one of them on the side of the head with it and the darned thing exploded.” Martin said he asked if anyone was shot and someone replied: “No the gun was loaded with blanks.” Martin told of riding around with his wife and son with the gun in the | back of his coupe, where Mrs. Wil--1 liam Blackburn had tossed it. Ho j said his wife urged him to throw it in Fall Creek and then White River, and that finally he had his j son throw it into Crown Hill cemej tery. where police found it. Martin insisted did not know , John P. Martin was shot until police I met him late Saturday night as he and his wife were on the way to j William Blackburn’s home, after the I gun had been disposed of.

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HELP, HELP, TOO MANY BOGS, FIXIT TOLD BY READER Dr. Conger Promises to Help Citizen Break Up Canine Confabs. Send your complaints of city management of affairs to Mr. Fixit. who is cri the >ob every day at the City hall to help the public; Drop him a line. He can help set you “out of the mud. ’ Jurisdiction of the officials at the city dog pound extends only from curb to curb in catching dogs, Mr. Fixit was told in investigating complaint of a citizen being overrun with dogs. However, Dr. Elizabeth Conger, in charge of the pound, is ready to make investigations at all times to aid citizens, and befriend homeless dogs roaming the streets. Mr. Fixit still continues to receive a variety of complaints from Times readers asking conditions retnedied in various parts of the city. Here are today's letters. MIV FIXIT—The dogs are taking us. Several hold regular weekly meetings in my locality, and in addition to being annoying, they are killing chickens. Four of my chickens were killed yesterday. Alonzo Greeson, 834 Blaine Ave. Dr. Conger will send out an humane officer to investigate your complaint, and in addition prom‘<<(>3 m have a wagon sent there to pick up stray rings found in the vicinity- Pound officers have no police powers to go on private property. • t • TO CO.\UM,AINT of Times reader regarding practices of a junk dealer In West Warsaw Your letter lias been referred to the board of health, and inspectors will order a clean-up, if the condition is being maintained as a nuisance. • • * MR. HIXIT —Collegp Ave. north of Fiftieth St. to Broad Ripple is nearly impassable. Traffic all moves over t:i Meridian St., causing congestion there. K. S. BARKER. 1607 Park Ave. Frank Reid, foreman in the street commissioner’s office, has your complaint, and will make investigation of what can be done on this street.

HEINY DISMISSED BY SAFETY BOARD Mistook City Firemen for Bank Bandits. Motorcyeleman Robert L. Heiny was found guilty of convict unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty and dismissed from the police force by the board of public safety today. Charges were filed by Police Chief Herman F. Rikhoff, following Heiny's assignment to patrol roads southeast of the city for bandits in tho Rural Street Bank robbery on Oct. 15. A car believed to be tho bandit car was sighted by Heiny, but In reality was occupied by Harry Duncan and Walter Gordon city firemen with their wives. They were on a hunting trip. Lieut. Ed Schubert said Heiny 'should have made an effort to overtake tho supposed bandit car. Instead Heiny fired three shots, and was outdistanced. Occupants of the car said they heard no shots, and were not speeding. “Do you mean to say you would have gone up to this mysterious automobile with a shotgun .'.ticking out the side?” asked Arthur Robinson, Heiny’s attorney. “That’s a policeman’s duty,” replied Schubert. J3OINAIN T City Judge Delbert O. Wilmeth and Turnkey Charles Icenogle today are at a loss as to what to do with the S3O left In the turnkey’s custody by George Carp, 25, of Newcastle, Ind., slated Oct. 17 on charges of Intoxication, but released by Wilmeth on his own recognizance to appear next day for trial. When Carp was released Icenogle returned him ills valuables including a roil of bills. Carp told the turnkep to keep the money because he might spend it and he would get it next, day following his trial. Carp failed to appear for trial, and has not been heard from since. “Next time we’ll have the persons charged put up a cash bond, so we can legally* claim the money,” Judge Wilmeth said.

1,800 DELEGATES HERE TO ATTEND U. B. CONFERENCE Preacher’s Relation to Social Reform Cited by Central Professor. “The church is awakening to the gravity of social conditions that confront her, and is earnestly endeavoring to adjust herself thereto,” said Dr. S. Edward Long, director of the Bible department Indiana Central College, today at the opening of Indiana State congress of the United Brethren Church at the First IT. B. Church. “Preacher's Relation to Social Reform,” was his subject. About one thousand delegates were expected. “Evasion of responsibility for acceptance of the world's work is a growing menace to society,” said Dr. Long, who denounced the social parasite. “Social aspects of Christianity are being emphasized more than ever before.” Bishop H. H. Fout, Indianapolis, head of the body, insisted on monthly observance of communion, in his address which opened the meeting. Conference superintendents were in charge of holy communion. Dr. J B. Showers, professor Bonebrake Theological Seminary, Dayton. Ohio, conducted Bible study this afternoon, followed by discussion of State work. Dr. J. A Groves, St. Joseph conference superintendent; I>r. J. B Parsons, White River conference superintendent, and Dr. W. H. Lutes, Indiana conference superintendent, spoke. Maj. Earl F. Hites, Volunteers of America, Ind! nnapolis, spoke on “The Lordship of Jesus,’’ and Dr. Charles Evans Pilgrim of Grand Rapids, Mich., on “Partneifehip With Christ in Kingdom Building.” Completion of $200,000 campaign for Bonebrake Theological Seminary, Dayton. Ohio, and consideration of plans for a drive for $200,000 for benevolences will be taken up Wednesday. Following a reception ar*d fellowship hour tonight, dinner will be served in the church. The Rev. D. B, Kersinger, Dr. 11. S. James and Dr. J. W Lake will give toasts. The sermon tonight will he given by Dr. O. D. Ba'dorf. Session will close Thursday noon.

‘FINANCIAL BLUES’ SUNG BT CHIEFS Rikhoff, o,Brien and Other? Need Funds, "Financial Blues" was sung by note and ear at the board of safety meeting today. Police Chief Herman F Rikhoff, F:re Chief John J. O'Brien and Francis F. Hamilton, city building commissioner, took solo parts. In fact, the only department operating tinder the safety board reported in presentable financial shape w s the electrical department under Join* Berry, city electrician. As result of money shortage. Chief O’Brien was forced to postpone appointment of a fireman. The board, however. nppojnWi Edward Brown to the police force after accepting the resignation of Patrolman Harry Husgrove, and leave of absence for thirty days of Wagonman William Me lien. Resignation of Fireman Clifford Hiiligoss of Truck Company No. 7 was accepted. The police motorcycle repair fund was reported overdrawn S2OO, O'Brien reported his salary fund too close for comfort. Francis F. Hamilton, building commissioner, reported his department would have to operate during December with only half the employes on salary unless a transfer of funds was available. The board thought it would be best to transfer funds rather than cripple the working force. MAIL FORCE INCREASED Postmaster Bryson Announces Sixteen Additions to Force. Fourteen clerks and two laborers will be added to the Indianapolis postoffice force, effective Nov. 1, it was announced today by Robert 11. Bryson, postmaster. Six clerks will wor kat the Real Silk Hosier Mills station, two will go to the Illinois St. station and tho remainder at the Federal building, Bryson said. Tho increase in the force indicates the growth in business in Indianapolis. Clerics to begin work are Harry Robb. A. G. Fischer, Norman J. Blessing, J. M. Bradshaw, O. W. oZeller, A. L. Russell, Aldln Williams, Everett Dunn, L. L. MeConnel, Edward Grimes, W. E. Zeiher, J. W. Bush, A. L. Houdyshell and J. M. James. The two laborers are R. A. Hart and Avery Lee. ELLER ALMOST A COP Hod Eller, pitcher on the Indianapolis baseball club, took one step nearer being a policeman today. He appeared before the board of safety, and was ordered to report to the police surgeon for examination. His appointment is expected soon, on recommendation of Mayor Shank. Hod formerly was a city fireman in Danville, 111. during the winter season, but indicated his choice in Indianapolis would be the police force. Red Cross Re-Elects All officers were re-elected at today’s annual directors’ meeting of the Indianapolis American Red Cross Chapter at the Chamber of Commerce. They are William F. Fortune , chairman; Mgr. F. 11. Gavisk, vice chairman, and Miss Agnes Cruse, secretary, “ugene C. Foster was elected director to take the place of Mr. William L. Elder.

Heads of Service Star Legion

LEFT TO RIGHT—MRS. FRANK NESSLER, MRS. WILLIS GRANT MURRAY AND MRS. CHARLES SCHULZ.

Mrs. Frank Nessler of Indianapolis is president of the Indiana division of the Service Star Legion, which opened a two-day convention at the Lincoln today.

IT TIME IN OLD TGI’SLATED FOB SATURDAY NIGHT Red Fire, Speeches and Parades to Mark Close of Campaign Here. From all indications, Saturday night, tho close of the 1924 cacpaign, will be one of the wildest nights in political history in Indianapolis. Dot h Democratic and Republican county organizations announced today that red fire and torchlight paiab.'4 would be resurrected and scores of speakers would be carried from ward to ward on trucks to exp.. jt i tho principles of their candidates. One of the features of the night v.fil bo the invasion of Dr. Carleton B. M- Cul’och, Democratic candidate for Governor, of Indiana Ave., a stronghold "f the colored voter. Dr. .V -Cuiloclt will address a mass meetug on tho south side and will then go "down tlm avenue” and the colored voters have p raised the nominee a v irm reception. Democratic county headquarters, for the first time tn history, is claiming 75 per ,-r-n* of the colored vote for the straight Democratic ticket. At Republican headquarters, plans are announced for scores of speakers tn swarm into the various wards of the city and township? in a last minute effort to hold the vote. Democratic meetings announced tonight are: Dorn Grove—Speakers: Meredith Nicholson, Joseph Williams, and Boyd M. Ralston. Union Baptist Church, 1806 Columbit Ave.: Speakers, Dr. H. 11. Harrison. 11. A. Smitherman, John C. Bankett and Mrs. Daisy Booker Walker. 1139 N. Sh- ffield Ave.: Speakers, Joseph Turk, John W. Holtzman. Dr. Charles Sumner Williams and John C. Bankett. First Free Will Baptist Church, 502 Colton St.: Speakers, James E. Beery. Dr .Charles Sumner Williams, Henry 11. Williams and John C. Bankett. Shelby and Tabor Sts.: Speakers, Loo X. Smith, Lawrence J. Sexton and Garrett F. Kirby. Troy and Shelby Sts.: Speakers. Joseph P, Turk. Leo X. Smith and Lawrence J. Sexton. JACKSON THEATER ATTITUDE SHOWN Ed Jackson, Republican nominee for Governor, has no intention of interfering with the operation of theaters on Sunday, should he be elected Governor, according to a letter sent to theater managers by Billy Conners of Marion, secretary of the Motion Picture Theater Owners of Indiana. The letter: “It has come to my attention that a report has been circulated throughout the State that if Ed Jackson. Republican nominee for Governor, is elected he would enforce the socalled blue laws now on our statutes. "I desire to correct this report and assure you that Mr. Jackson has no intention of interfering in any way or stopping the operation of any theater regardless of where they are or the days they are running. Mr. Jackson has promised no support nor obligated himself in any way to tho so-called Reform Lqague and has obligated himself in no way to the Motion Pieturo Theater Owners of Indiana, but has assured the writer that every theater owner will have a square deal, regardless of race, creed or color. “I have every confidence that Mr. Jackson will keep his word and I look forward to a long and success-’ ful period of theater operation under his administration if he is elected.” FOIUTCHING TORTURE Uso Antiseptic Liquid Zerno There is one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation, and thft makes the skin soft, clear ami healthy. Any druggist can supply you with Zerno, which generally overcomes skin diseases. Eczema, Itch, Pimples, Rashes, Blackheads, in most cases quickly give way to Zerno. Frequently, minor blemishes disappear over night. Itching usually stops Instantly. Zemo Is a safo antiseptic liquid that may be applied at any time, for It does not show. Trial bottle, 35c; large size, *I.OO. Zemo Soap, 25c. All drugglirta.^*-Advertise-ment.

Mrs. Charles Schulz of Evansville is first vice president. The guest of honor was Mrs. Willis Grant Murray of Chicago, chairman of the relief of the National Service Star Legion.

FORD SUPPORTS CALVIN CGOLIDGE WITH STATEMENT Flivver King Predicts That G. 0, P, National Ticket Will Win, By Vnited Press DETROIT, Oct. 28.—'Tm for Cooiidge because he is opposed to the money power,” declared Henry Ford today In a statement. "Personally,” he declared, ”1 have no doubt but that Cooiidge will be decisively elected. He will be elected because he has refused to be the tool of any class. He has not served any special interest. “Wall Street has found that he cannot be handled and by Wall Street I mean that section of the international money trust that operates in the United States In Wall Street, In Lombard Street In London an,d in Place de La Bourse in Paris. Tliat is the money power that made the war, poisoned the peace, exploited Germany and threw England Into unemployment. That money power does not want Calvin Cooiidge. “Men have come to me and asked how I could support Cooiidge, a Republican, when I supported. Wilson, a Democrat. I am not supporting Cooiidge because he is a Republican. I did not support Wilson because he was a Democrat. lam for Cooiidge now because I think more of the people than of the party. “I think he is an able man, deserving the support of all forward-look-ing men. “I appreciate the fact that Coolldge’s opponents have attempted to make it appear his support has largely a corporation flavor. Cooiidge is supported by American business men and I believe that he Is for American business as against the money power. “Not for a long time has our Government been so fpee of the Influence of special interests as during Coolidgo’s brief administration. He stands for the new ns against the old; new honesty as against old compromise; public service as against party log-rolling. FORMER SCHOOL INSPECTOR DEAD Thomas F. Howell. 79, Civil War and for seventeen years coal and oil inspector for the Indianapolis school board, died this morning at the home of his son-in-law. 1... J. Beach, 706 N. Emerson Ave. Howell was bom In 1845 In New Paris, Ohio, and came to Indianapoin 1867. He enlisted In Company K, 124th Indiana Volunteers, at the age of 17 and was mustered out in 1867. He served under General Hovey, General Burgess and Colonel Scofield. He was in a number of important engagements and was seriously wounded at Thompson Station. He fought at Lookout ML, Kenesaw Mt., Nashville, Peach Tree Creek, Resaca, and Buzzard’s Roost. He was ft member of the Red Men and of the George 11. Thomas Post, G. A. R. The funeral will be held at the son-in-law’s home Thursday afternoon. Burial will be In Crown Hill. He Is survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. J. Beach and Mrs. William P. Wilson, and two grandsons, Foster Beach, 20, and Francis Beach, 16, all of Indianapolis.

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BRITISH PREMIER IS TAKEN ILL ON EVE OF ELECTION Odds Against Labor Government as Campaign * Nears End, By Vnited Press ABERVON, Wales. Oct. 28Prime Minister MacDonald was forced by illness to go to bed this afternoon on the eve of the general election. The premier cancelled his proposed speech with which he had planned to close his campaign. MacDonald was exhausted from a strenuous tour and had been suffering from insomnia. In a maelstrom of words, maledictions and brickbats, with anew sort of “scrap of paper” at the vortex, the election campaign will be brought officially to an end today, e Wednesday, when the country goes to the polls, it is 20 to 1 the labor government will not obtain a majority. Insurance rates quoted by Lloyd’s, underwriters, equivalent to betting odds, make the Conservative party odds-on favorite, but It is considered a 2-to-l shot Stanley Baldwin’s party will not receive b. majority over all. All issues other than the “Zinoviev letter” scandal have been sidetracked. Attention of the entire electorate is focused on that. Leaders of the three parties directed their final broadsides toward the incident, each striving to make political capital out of it. While the liberal and conservative press leaders tear to shreds Prime Minister MacDonald's Cardiff speech in which he declared he believed the letter genuine, J. S. ! Thomas, colonial minister, is making ! Intimations the foreign office double- ! crosseel MacDonald in permitting ! news of the letter to leak out, dispatching the British note to Moscow and publishing both texts before the ; prime minister was ready.

FALL’S SECRECY BARED AT OIL LEASE HEARING Assistant Says Former Cabinet Officer in Hurry to Close Deal, By Vnited Press LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23. —Further , details regarding secrecy which Alj bert B. Fall, former Secretary of i the Interior, is alleged to have | shrouded the Elk Hills naval reserve lease negotiations with E. L. Doheny's Pan-American Petroleum Company were expected In Federal Judge McCormick's Court today. Edward C. Finney, first assistant secretary of the interior and presumably the Government's star witness in suit to break the leases was scheduled to take the stand for examination. "Fall said he did not wish any information given out concerning the Teapot Dome deal with Sinclair until the Pearl Harbor contracts had been awarded,” Finney testified. “He said he desired to close the Sinclair matter and the Pearl Harbor contract simultaneously and seemed impatient at the delay.” The Pearl Harbor contract awardI ed to Doheny’s Pan-American Company, called for construction and filling of fuel oil storage tanks at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, for royalty oil in the Elk Hills district. Offsetting this angle, however, Finney identified a telegram sent by Fall to him when the secretary was at his New Mexico ranch. It was after the bids had been opened and that of Pan-American Company found lowest. “If Admiral Robison and Secretary Denby think best, close Immediately on basis Pan-American deal and make public entire policy In fullest and eompletest manner,” the message read. THIS NIGHT may convince yon Sallow skin is more than skin deep. Forthat tired, worn out, listless feeling, keep your •tomaeh, liver andbowels free from indigestion, biliousness and constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets will keep you clean inside. Take two tonight. They will not make you sick and you will feel good tomorrow. 60 for 25 cents. Sold everywhere

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