Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 185, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 December 1924 — Page 15

FRIDAY, DEC. 12, 1924

G. O. P. LEGISLATORS DISCUSS SPEAKERSHIP

MUNITIONS FOUND: IN GERMANY MAYi HALT EVACUATION British Must Be Convinced Country Is Not Breaking Agreement. By Times Special LONDON. Dec. 12. —Great quantities of military stores and machinery for the manufacture of munitions. discovered in Germany in violation of the disarmament provisions of the Versailles treaty, probably will prevent evacuation of the British sector at Cologne. This had been scheduled for Jan 10. A report from the inter allied military commission, expected in a few weeks, is known to contain surprising announcements relative to German disarmament. Premier Stanley Baldwin, replying to a question regarding the proposed evacuation in the house of commons, Thursday, said the matter would be considered carefully, but that the allies must first be con vineed. Germany has discharged her rtisarmament obligations. Walt for Report It virtually is assured, British troops at Cologne will not be withdrawn on the date specified in the treaty. Extent of German evasion of her disarmament obligations can not be known until the military commission’s report is made public, but is reliably learned that some illicit manufacture of munitions is going on in Germany, and that agents of the committee were hampered in some instances. There were occasions when German officials politely hut firmly refused to permit the commission's representatives to inspect certain centers. The commission will report that "some features of diaarament are unsatisfactory.” An interallied discussion then will be necessary to determine whether or not the evasions are of a minor character and to be ox-erlooked, or whether they are so important as to cause a change in the plans for the evacuation of the areas occupied in accordance with the terms of the Versailles treaty. Must Confer After British, French and Belgium representatives have determined this matter. date of the evacuation will be agreed upon. It is authoritatively stated that this final agreement will provide for evacuation of the Cologne zone and the remainder of the Ruhr sometime during spring of 1925. Agreement between France. Belgium and Germany, reached during the London conference last summer, provided for the evacuation of the Ruhr within twelve months. GRAND DUCHESS CALLS But Washington Official Circles Ignore Wife of ‘Czar*. Hu United Press WASHINGTON, Dee. l2._lgriored by the official set. Grand Duchess wife of the self proclaimed Czar of Russia, Alexandra Fe<>dop>rovna, was the prize of Washington's residential social set today. Those connected with the Government are unabie to recognize the Grand Duchess because the United States does not recognize the Czar or any government at all In Russia. The Grand Duchess’s mission In this country is to add tone to the American aristocracy. AERIALS ARE CONCEALED Some Homes Provided With BuiltIn Radio Features Radio has become such a home essential that some Indianapolis contractors are building aerials into the walls and connecting them with sockets in baseboards. Cabinets also are built in in some cases. Sentenced for Killing Rival / Times Spcrlal BEDFORD, Ind.. Dec. 12. —Albert Watson was to be taken to the Indiana State Reformatory today to serve a two-to-fourteen-year sentence. TTe was convicted of stabbing Casper Edwards to death in an argument over two girls at the Lawrenceport assembly grounds last July. Filling Station Robbed HU Timrg Special NEWCASTLE. Ind.. Dec. 12Four bandits held up a filling station at Dunreith, Ind.. Thursday night, took register, money and tires, valued at $75. Athejiaeum Reservations Reservations are being received already for the Athenaeum's annual New Year party, it was announced today. *

Tackled By Times Special BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 12How does it feel to be kissed by forty co-eds while standing on one’s head? and is it worth it? Four members of the University of Colorado football team are now qualified for interviews on these questions. The kissing •took place as the team left for Honolulu Thursday for the University of Hawaii games. After kissing the rest of the departing warriors, the girls came upon the four, who were bashful. The other members of the squad then held the quaint quartette from car windows by their heels while the two score co-eds tripped by, planting chaste salutes on the chastened.

WHITE HOUSE VISIT WAS DREAM THAT NEVER CAME TRUE FOR MRS. HARDING’S GRANDCHILDREN

Death Prevented its Fulfillment, but Brought Large Fortune,

Bv XFA Service Mr— —jARlON, Ohio. Dec. 12. —This is the story of the dream that never came true. it is the dream of two little youngsters about the day they would go to visit their grandmother in the White House. Two years and a half Mrs. Florence Kllng Harding reigned as its mistress —but never once while she was “first lady” did her grandchildren enter the sacred precincts of the great old mansion where Lincoln, McKinley and Roosevelt all lived. Often they asked to be taken there. But always they were told they were too young. In a little while —yes. when they were older, they could go. And A*b George Neely De Wolfe and his sister Jeanne began building their alrcastles, as all children ro. Never Saw "Laddie Boy" But their dreams, like so many other childhood dreams, never were fulfilled. Some day, perhaps, they would have been, but — President Warrep G. Harding, the only grandfather they ever knew, died when his term of office was only a little more than half through, and their grandmother came back to Marion again. They did not see much of her though, for her health was poor, and she was confined to a sanitarium most of the time. And then they were saddened by the news of her death. She, like their grandfather, was gone. But even on her deathbed Mrs. Harding, who used to send them toys, nice clothes and candies from the White House, remembered them. She made a will leaving them the bulk of her estate.

Receive Half a Million Now George, at 12, and Jeanne, 15, find themselves very wealthy. They will share equally in a fortune estimated at $500,000. half a million dollars, at least—the last i bequest from their grandmother. The thought of all the money. . though, hasn't affected either of ; the children one bit. George still has hts papr route. He Is starting out In the newspaper game Just as his father started years ago. delivering the Marion Star, the newspaper his stepgrandfarher, with Mrs. Harding’s help, made nationally famous. And while he is delivering h! papers. Jeanne Is at Jiome helping her mother with the housework. She is learning, as all girls should, how to manage a home. going to keep on carrying i papers,” says George, “while I’m going to school. I haven't quite decided what I shall do after that, but you can be sure I Intend finishing high school and college. “And money Isn’t going to spoil me, either. I don't ever intend to take life easy.” And their stepfather, Roscoe D. Merger, city salesman for a local grocery house, also will assure you that the children's new ! wealth will make no difference In their lives —for the present, anyway. Sc I tool Every Day School every day until they are through high school and college. 1 After that, they may map out their own careers. The bequest is to be held in trust until they are 28. At 21. they will begin to receive its net earnings In equal shares annually. In the event one dies, the entire j estate will go to the surviving child. To the world at large, if was news that Mrs. Harding was a grandmother. Few knew she had a son, Marshall Eugene De Wolfe, | by a former marriage. He died In Denver years ago. leaving two j children. L Value of Films Stressed j “Few media of advertising have ; been developed to the point of motion pictures," said R. S. Ritchie, ! Kansas City, Mo., president and ; sales manager United Film Ad j Service, at Advertising Club iunchj eon, Thursday at Chamber of Com- | merce. Value of films in selling j was stressed. Future luncheons will be at the Clay pool. Brother Fails to Save Sister. By Times Special KOKOMO, Ind., Dec. 12. —Funeral j of Mrs. Ethel Love Bruner, 27, wife of Howard Bruner, will ho held at Marion, her former home. She died following an operation. Her brother, Charles Love, gave a pint of blood in a vain effort to save her life by transfusion. Holt to Tour Indiana Hamilton Holt, former editor of ; The Independent, and president of j the Third American Peace conference, will come to Indiana, Jan. : 10. for a three-day lecture tour, I under auspices of the League of Nations Non-Partisan Association. | F. M. Rust, State secretary, said I today. Auto Injuries Fatal. By Times Special i CONXERSVILLE. Ind., Dec. 12. Injuries received when struck by an automobile drive nby Earl M. Hunker, proved fatal to James W. Goddard. 6S. Funeral Is Private Private funeral services for Harry jC. Smith, 64, of 2865 N. Illinois St., I Indianapolis coal dealer for forty years, who died Wednesday, were i set for 2 p. m. today. Burial in i Crown Hill Cemetery.

DELPHI MAY GET 1 ATTENDANT ROUTS FEDERAL PRISON %gr-. | STATION BANDITS Three Sites Considered byj tjMKKF Jakes Gun From One am hovemmoni, jj£yFgk ~ a <a Strikes Him on Nose. Hu Times Special : V. /A WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.—Delphi, Ur!!. Tin a 1r jf volver to the good,’ said Davi. Ind., is on. of three sites now under Noble, office manager of the Sir consideration ry the Government for ▼ fijV s'*'* **' clair filling station. Thirtieth Si. <n. the location of the new Federal in o !—A <\ipitol Ate., today as tie w is die--

DELPHI MAY GET FEDERAL PRISON Three Sites Considered by Government. Hu Times Special WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.—Delphi, Ind., is one of three sites now under consideration ny the Government for the location of the new Federal industrial institution authorized by Congress to take care of Federal women prisoners. Other sites are in West Virginia and Pennsylvania Senator James E. Watson and Rep resentatlve Fred s. l’nrnell. have been active in advocating selection of the Delphi site. Tin? commission authorized to make the selection consists of Attorney General Stone and secretaries of the interior and labor departments. Stone has personally inspected the site, while Secretary Work sent John JI Edwards, solicitor of the In terior department. Should the Delphi site he chosen It will mean that nil Federal women prisoners, who are now sent to Atlanta and Ijeavenworth, would he imprisoned In Indiana. BAND TO GIVE CONCERT Program Announced for Saturday at Cadle Tabernacle The first of a series of band concerts to be given by the police and firemen’s band this winter will l>c held Saturday night at S p. m. in Cadle Tabernacle with Lieut. Samuel Geddos, director. Tho ( program: “Semper Fideles.” “Hungarian Comedy,” “Invitation Waltz.” “Cavalerla Rustleanna,” “A 'Night in June," “Trumpets of Victory" Vocal selections by police octet. Intermission. Moving pictures. "L T . S Field Artillery." "The Holy City,’ Selection from Faust, “Wings of the Morning,” “Princes of India,’ “The Thunderer.” TROTSKY WRITES BOOK My Mistakes" Title of New Book by Russian Leader. By l nit eel Tress MOSCOW, Dec. 12. —Leon Trotsky, who shortly will leave for a health resort upon orders of his physicians, is reported to be writing another book, “My Mistakes.” In It the Red army chief discusses his admitted theoretic fallacies when preparing for the 1917 revolution. Stelnliart Heads Motor Club By Times Special FT. WAYNE. Ind.. Dec. 12—E. W. Stein hart of Ft. Wayne was the new president of the Hoosier State Automobile Association today, succeeding A. G. Lupton of Hartford City. Election took place at meeting of directors here Thursday. Other officers continue, including M. E. Noblet. secretary and manager. Heater Stolen Construction office of O. B. Durham & Cos., Pratt and Chestnut Sts., was entered by burglars Thursday night and r heater valued at $24 was reported stolen.

HERE’S NEW SHOE WORRY Repair Man Says Friction of Foot Pressure on Gas Control and Jamming of Automo- * bile Brakes Plays Havoc With Right Boots of Both Men and Women.

mXDI ANA POLLS shoes are suffering from "acceler*/-tor-itis. Although many persons walk less, they .are wearing out their shoes more, all because of it. Right shoes of both men and women yvear out on the ball of the foot, shoe cobblers say, and

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UPPER LEFT—GEORGE NEELY DE WOLFE. 12 IT’l'K*: RIGHT—HIS SISTER. JE-NNNE BKIiOW—AN EARLY PICTURE OF MRS HARDING, SHOWING THE RE MARKABLE RESEMBLANCE BETWEEN HER AND HER GRAND CHILDREN.

TROTSKY ‘DISMISSED’? Dispatches Say “Red" Army Objects —Reports Conflict. Bv I niter/ press BERLIN. l*ec 12 —A dispatch from Ruin ares’ quoting advices from Odcs-.q, says “the ]{< and artnv has glared it will not recognize the ho viet’s decree dismissing Trotsky as commander in chief." Nothing in direct dispatches from Moscow or in file eabb s out by tile Itnsta. official Russian news agency, indicated I*eon Trotsky ltad been "dismissed’’ as head of the army. A physician's bulletin announced the necessity of Trotsky going to a warmer climate for his health. BANDIT KEEPS SECRET Says He Knows W here Mall Loot Is; Wants Sentence t lit.. By l tilled Press CHICAGO, Dee. 12. Sparring for a shorter sentence with an offer to reveal hiding place of SIOO,OOO more loot, Herbert Holiday. Kansas City, a member of the armed hand which looted a sma.il train of $2,000,000 at Itondout last June, remained in the county jail today, while five other members of the gang were cn route to Leavenworth penitentiary to start serving long sentences. I ioliday was sentenced to serve twenty-live years. TO ARGUE PHONeFcASE Will Go to Franklin lo Fight Demurrer. Attorney General U. S. I,esh will go to Franklin Saturday to argue on a demurrer to his complaint against the Indiana Bell Telephone Company charging dummy directorship and asking for revocation of Us charter. The company alleged the facts are not sufficient to constitute a cause for action. Club To Set Clean I p Date Date for the city’s beautification campaign in the spring will be set by the Indianapolis P.ainf, Oil and Varnish Club sit the January meeting John Minta. president has announced. At n club meeting Thursday night at the Indianapolis Ath letic club, city officials were entertained. Charles A Bookwalter, president of the park'board, urged citizens to take more interest 1n city beautification. *

it’s due to constant pressure on the accelerator. But heels suffer even more from auto driving, according to H. C. Hersey of 3360 N. Meridian St., proprietor of the City Shoe Repair Shop, 33 N. Meridian St. “A lot of our business is repairing heels on women’s shoes,”

ATTENDANT ROUTS STATION BANDITS Takes Gun From One and Strikes Him on Nose, “Well, I'm two-bits and a re volver to th<- good," said David N'>l)le. office manager of the Sinclair filling station, Thirtieth St. and Capitol Ave., today as tie was dress lug a few slight leg wounds as result of Ills encounter at 8:50 p. in. Thursday, with would be bandits at his station. Noble told police that three men drove up in an old dirty Ford One of them alighted and asked to u.-e the phone. He said they handed him 50 cents to make change. Noble said he had locked the safe and re fused to open it. He said they then asked for some oil. While he was unlocking the safe one of them took out a revolver and said. “Put 'em up. buddy. Noble said lie seize*! the gun and struck the bandit on the nose with nil his might. Ho said he also swung at the other, but misled him as he fled. The bandit whose gun he obtained kicked him s- veral times on the 1 ,- gs and ran west on Thirtieth St. The other two escaped In the machine. “I must have . broken that guy's nose," said Noble, "because 1 put all I had behind it.” NINE DRIVERS ARRESTED Light Men Are Slated on Charge* of Speeding, Eight men were charged with violation of the speed law bv the police motorcycle division Thursday night. One man was charged with driving while intoxicated. Those charged: Russell Eiehliter, 31. of R. R. O, Box 671; George Oberle, 22, of 529 Berwick St.. Frank H Buck, 33, of 1422 Central Ave.; John 11. Hogan, 25, Fairground Hotel; Eeo Hughes. 28. of 2441 N. Illinois St.; Ralph Brydon, 30, of 5724 Rirchwood Ave.. and Frank B. Carlson, 25, of 220 W. North St. Garfield Oates, 22, colored, 910 Fayette St., is charged with speeding and assault and battery. Kirby Barnett, 46, of 10311a Virginia Ave., is charged with driving while Intoxicated. Winter Camp for Girls A winter camp for Girl Scout leaders will be held at Holliday Cabin, on Allisonville Rd., Dec. 26-31, Miss Inda H. Wilson, local director, announced today. Miss Emma Cardner is camp chairman. Gas and Candy Stolen Jpe Parrish. 3770 Northwestern Ave., today reported that thieves entered his filling station and confectionary and stole fifteen gallons l of gasoline, two cartons of candy and cigars, total value of $7.20. He said they damaged a valuable gas tank. £ Theater Sale Approved. Probate Judge Mahlon K. Bash has approved the sale of the Capitol Theater, Clinton, Ind.. properly of the Consolidated Theaters and Realty Company, now in receivership. Hulbert M. Ferguson, Clinton, bought the theater for $47,000. It cost SIBO,OOO.

he said. “They are twisted off, skinned, scuffed. It’s done when they slam on the brakes. In the old days men just wore out their soles. Now they come in with ripped shanks and ripped soles. It’s all because they have to use the brakes so much in city driving, and can’t stand th§ pressure.”

FLOODED ROOMS CLOSE SCHOOL 58 Police Probe Damage From Radiators, Police are Investigating the mysterious flooding of School SS, Llnwood Ave. and New York St., today. School was closed with water two inches deep in some rooms. Motorpolicemen Oakley and Mangus were called on a report that the building had been entered. They found that someone filled the boiler with water In such a way that the radiators flooded the rooms. Police said the Janitor might have left the boiler faucet running. Bert Rigsby, janitor denied this. Mrs, Maud Moudy, principal, said the plastering, school library and many pupils’ books were ruined. f*ne thousand children were out of school. Jacob Hilkene, superinI undent of buildings and grounds, said regular classes would be re-'-timed Monday. PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE CRITICISED Roger W. Babson Makes Caustic Talk Here, Roger W. Babson, Babson Park, Mass., statistical expert, charged that the present school system is neglecting tho rank and file of the nation and Is rtdslng a nation of highbrows In bis talk at the banquet of the National Society for Vocational Education at the Claypool principal speaker. "The education you people in the modern high schools are giving the pupils of today Is merely th paint on the structure of fife and does not aid It in combating the problems of the world.” he said. “Teachers are giving the child In school a tool to work with, but are r.ot teaching the pupils what to do with it. There fnr<- It becomes as effective when turned to destruction as when used in construction. “Do you teach your pupils to work? You' do, perhaps, in your j particular line, but most of the | boys and girls in our high schools i and colleges are graduated on the ■ merits they have .-hewn In use of their wits. “The great need of the hour in the I'nlted S* ites Is not more farms. more factories, or morn scores or | iwnks or more railroads or steam ships, but more of that spiritual something which has prompted the greatest of the world’s men to give their hes* to their work that they might I ave something to the future of humanity." PLATES TO MAKE DEBUT 1925 Licenses Will Bogin to Appear After Dec. 15. | On Dec. 15 the curious eye will b. stimulate ! by the appearance of : nice,,clean, maroon and ivory license , tags on Indiana automobiles. On ■ March 1, the eye will also get a kick out of seeing the familiar orange ; and black plates of 1924, for the owner will bo subject to retraint from the tong arm of the law. Governor-Elect Ed Jackson, ncI cording to custom, will receive No. ! 1; Governor Emmett F. Branch has 1 risked for 3333. Bert Boyd- of the : Bert A. Boyd Grain Company will, as usual, get No 13 and No. 1313. Other unusual requests to be grantI ed: Fred Gardner, 2; John C. RuekI elshaus, 3; Ralph A. Lemcke, 4; Cal- | vin Rienmn, Ft. Wayne, 5; Kin Hubbard. 6; J. W. Killy, 8; Ed Sourbier, !<; Ji, D. McClelland, manager auto 1 license department, 10; D. C. Steph- | onson. 7; Mrs. James P. Goodrich, I 100; Frederick E. Schortemeler, 600. Firms so Aid PostofHre Indianapolis business firms are requested to withhold from the mails for the next fifteen days largo quantities of advertising matter, in a letter by Robert H. Bryson, postmaster. “The advertising sent out just now is not nearly as effective as it would be if sent when people are thinking about, something other than Christmas,” said Bryson. Fines Follow Accident Elmer Thompson, 52, of 2826 Ruckle St., was fined $1 and cost on charges of assault and battery and sls and cost on charge of speeding. Thompson was arrested Nov. 26, when his automobile struck another driven by Floyd Hoover, 2351 T Rliefontaine St. Hoover’s wife and ilia son, Myron, were injured. Forgery Is Alleged’ Gilbert Janies, 26, of 3003 N. Illinois St., was arrested today on a forgery charge when identified as the man alleged to have ordered $1.97 worth of merchandise from M. T Waddell, 964 Ft. Wayne Ave., I druggist, and to have given a S2O bad check to the boy who delivered it. Charges was denied on behalf of James. Country Club Elects Edward J. Bennett, Carl C. Gibbs, Sylvester Johnson, William 11. Stafford and Romney L. Wilson are new directors of Country Club, Indianapolis. Annual reports wore made at the election Thursday night at University Club. Maid and Clothing Missing Mrs. J. Miller, 853 River Ave., reported to police today that her maid was missing with women’s clothing and household goods valued at $27.

Lower House Members Meet With State Party Officials —Harry Leslie Appears to Have Inside Track for Gavel Job. Race for speakership of the next House of Representatives was the principal topic of discussion as Republican members of the lower House gathered at the Severin today to hear the administration’s plans for economy, efficiency and speeding up of ; work in the next General Assembly, which convenes Jan. S.

Hairy Leslie, farmer, Lafayette, administration candidate, was considered the leading candidate for the speakership. Others announced are: George G. Freeman, Kokomo; William A. Hill, Hammond; Lemuel A. Pittinger, Selma; Willis E. Roe, East Chicago; James M. Knapp, Hagerstown, and Charles M. Clark, Indianapolis, John C. Sherwood, Lawrence, is said to be a candidate for floor leader against William H. Kissinger, Columbia City. Senator Daily Boosted The stock of Senator Thomas A. Daily for president pro tern, of the Senate was considerably boosted and discussion of a break between James .1. Nejdl and other members of the Lake County delegation was rumored. Daily Is being boosted for the Senate leadership by the Marion County delegation and the race between the Senator from Lake County and Daily will likely be close. State Chairman Clyde A. Walb outlined his retrenchment policy and again urged the session be shortened to forty-five days. Mrs. Vivian T. Wheatcraft, Plate vice chairman, was host to women of the State committee at a breakfast. Women Have Program The women want the present Republican organization legalized. A bill outlined would provide the elected precinct committeemen name a vice committeeman of opposite sex within a specified length of time; that the vice committeeman should not vote in county meetings; that the elected precinct committeeman elect the county chairman and county vice chairman of opposite sex be elected, and that the same procedure be carried out In election of district chairman and vice chairman. The State committee Thursday night, disapproved appointments to State jobs without approval of the State chairman and vice-chairman. The women's cominitee named Miss P.yrl Holland. Bloomington; Miss Agatha I >i*-k. Ft. Wayne, and Miss Mary'Sk-eth, Rushville, a committee to meet with a similar committee from the State committee on the woman's elecion hill; There was considerable talk that Thurman .W. Gottschnlk, Berne. ‘ Democratic floor leader at the last session, would be opposed by John W. Kltch, Plymouth. Get Acquainted The meeting of Representatives was more in the nature of a getacquainted gathering as ail of them ar new. Senator Charles S. Batt, Democrat, Terra Haute, mingled freely with the Republican contemporaries at the Severin Thursday night. t! Is predicted members of the lower house will follow the course of economy and efficiency as outlined to the senators Thursday, by State Chairman Clyde A. Walb, Gov-ernor-elect Ed Jackson and Lieutenant -Governor elect Harold VanOrman. Women Entertained. Mrs. Vivian T. Wheatcraft, state vice-chairman, entertained women of the state committee at a theater party Thursday afternoon and at dinner Thursday night. Program for today included luncheon and dinner with an afternoon session on proposed legislation.

BAZAR WELL ATTENDED Annual Affair at St. Jose pit’s Hall Closes Saturday. : A large attendance is reported at j the annual bazar of St. Joseph’s |Catholic Church, being held at Sf. Joseph’s Kail, 615 E. North St. The bazar, which opened Thursday night, will close Saturday night. Mrs. William Murrin has charge of card parties each afternoon. She is assisted by Mrs. Michael Hess and Mrs. W. M. Goza. Astronomy Talk Tonight “A Story of the Heavens,” a nontechnical, Illustrated lecture on astronomy, will he given by Harvey I Mitchell Anthony, president of the Indiana board of professional engineers, at the open meeting of the Indianapolis-Lafayette section of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers at the Lincoln at 8 tonight. Constabulary Indorsed Establishment of a State constabulary with full powers was indorsed by the Indianapolis chapter of the American Association of Engineers at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday night. Automobiles have played an active part in increasing crime, it was said in discussion of the resolution. Two Struck by Auto By Times Special ANDERSON. Ind.. Dec. 12.—Mrs. Grace Young, 36, was lying at the point of death from injuries received when she and her husband were struck by an auto, driven by Mrs. Ethel Oakes, while crossing a street here. George Young, the husband, ' was also hurt. Pioneer School Bums 81l Times Special MARION, Ind., Deo. 12.—Fire destroyed No. 5 Schoolhouse in Green j Township, one of the few remaining j one-room school buildings in Grant | County. Inspection Fees Defaulted Detective Jacob King, assigned to the city controller’s office, today arrested eight downtown business men of charges of failure to pay city street sign Inspection fees. *

TWO FLAGS USED BY FEDERAL BLDG. One for Rainy Weather — Buy Five a Year, A long time ago the sun and the wind had a quarrel as to which was the stronger. The sun won the argument by making a man remove a coat. Now the sun and the wind vie in trying their strength on the flags on the Federal Bldg., according to M. P. Bonham, assistant custodian. Asa result there are two sets of flags, one for stormy days and one when the sun shines. On the east end of the Federal building flics the customs house flag. It Is hauled down whenever the customs office, on the third floor of the Federal building, la closed. The flag bears the emblem of an eagle outlined with thirteen stars with sixteen red and white bars. Old Glory floats above the west end. The flags have to be replaced about five times a year. The worn out flags are burned, Bonham said. CAPT. GRESH HONORED Wives of Firemen Give Birthday Party at Station 14. Surprise! Happy birthday! Those were the cries that greeted Capt. C. M. Gres!., 215 Eugene St., today when wives of firemen of Pump- r Station No. 14. Thirtieth St. and Kenwood Ave., surprised him with a birthday dinner at the firehouse at noon. Capt. Gresh will be sixty-four Sunday. A huge birthday cake had sixtyfour candle*,. Fire Chief John J. O'Brien spoke. Mrs. C. M. Gresh, the captain's wife; M's. Ella Seibert and Mrs. Alberta Runell prepared the dinner. Capt. Gresh has been at No. 14 for thirteen years. OFFICERS RE-ELECTED Savings and Ix>an Men Urge NewState Department. A resolution proposing establishment of a State building and loan department, and re-election of Eugene C. Ashby, Ladoga, as president. were features at the closing session of the thirty-fourth annual convention of the Savings and Loan League of Indiana at the Severin on Thursday. A nesolution which would give the proposed department Jurisdiction over insolvent savings and loan associations instead of receivership, was also adopted. E. E. Katterhenry, Indianapolis, was re-elected secretary. William Ileffdrnan, secretary of the Union Savings and Loan Association of Washington, Ind., spoke.

BLIND TIGER SENTENCE Phillip Bernstein V ”ve Thirty Days on Indiana State Farm. Phillip Bornstein. 1 11 ' central Ave., was fined SIOO and costs and sentenced to thirty days on the Indiana State Farm on a blind tiger charge by City Judge Pro Tem. Garrett Olds today. Officers testified they found two flasks of liquor when they arrested Bornstein on Allisonville Park. Nov. 26. Fathers and Sons Dino Tonight A “father and son” banquet will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church. 722 E. Eleventh St., at 6:30 o'clock tonight with addresses by Arthur R. Robinson. Alvah J. Rucker, Dr. W. H. Kendall, pastor, and Harry J. Stombaugh, class president. A musical program is being arranged. Robert Reeves is chairman of the committee in charge. Marion Honors Captain Steele By Times Special MARION. Ind., Dec. 12.—Captain George W. Steele, commander of the Eos Angeles, formerly the ZR-3, flown recently to this country from Germany, was the guest of his home city here The Kiwanis Club gave him a public dinner of honor. Firemen Rescue Pup A baby collie pup was thankful at city dog pound today. He was rescued Thursday by the tire department from a small island in Fall Creek near Illinois St., where he had been marooned for fortyeight hours.

Ma-Ma By United Press KOKOMO, Ind.. Dec. 12. Heart strings a-plenty are being pulled in the local postoffiee here today. “Mama,” comes a plaintive cry. A talking doll arrived in a package addressed to Charles Smith. Kokomo, Ind. There are twenty-five Charles Smith's in Kokomo and the package can not be delivered. \ And every time the doll *s touched; “Ma-ma.”

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