Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 96, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 August 1925 — Page 11

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MARDI GRAS GREAT ER CITY EVENT TONIGHT

MOTHER JONES LOSES FAMILY Bitter Experiences Pile Up Early in Life of Vitriolic Woman Labor Leader.

Mother Jones, dsnrhter ot battle, for more than hall a century has been a flaming figure In American industrial life. A school teacher and dressmaker in her earlier career, she plunged into a Memphis, Tennesse. fight against a wellow fever epidemic a few years after her marriage. The epidemic cost the lives of Mother Jones’ husband and four children. Soon afterward she went to Chicago and became identified with the labor movement. This is the first of Mother Jones stories about her life. Others will; appear daily in The Times. By Mother Jones (Published by permission of Char lea H Kerr & Cos.. Chicago. Copyright, 1923.> mWAS born in the city of Cork, Ireland, in 1830. My people were poor. For generations they had fought for Ireland’s freedom. Many my folks have died in that struggle. My father, Richard Harris, came to America In 1835 and as soon as he had become an American citizen he sent for his family. His work as a laborer with railway construction crew took him to Toronto, Canada. Here I was brought up, but always as the child of an American citizen. Os that citizenship I have ever been proud. After finishing the common schools, I attended the normal school with the intention of becoming a teacher. Dressmaking, too, I learned proficiently. My first position was teaching in a convent in Monroe, Mich. Later, I came to Chicago and opened a dressmaking establishment. I preferred sewing to bossing little children. However, I went back to teaching again, this time in Memphis, Tenn. Here I was married in 1861. My husband was an iron molder and a stanch member of the Iron Molders’ Union. In 1867, a yellow fever epidemic swept Memphis, Its victims were mainly among the poor and the workers. One by one, my four little children sickened and died. I washed their little bodies and got them ready for burial. My husband caught the fever and died. I sat alone through nights of grief. No one came to me. No one could. Other homes were as stricken as was mine. All day long, all night long, I heard the grating of the wheels of the death cart. After the union had buried my TWO DEAD IN HIGHWAY TOLL Fatal Accident on State Road. Bv United Press KOKOMO, Ind., Aug. 21.—Two persons were dead, one was seriously hurt and a dozen others were suffering with minor injuries today from a series of auto accidents on State Rd. 1, near here Thursday. Mrs. M. V. Grisso, 50, of Laketon, Ind., was killed, and Miss Sarah King, 40. of Los Angeles, died from injuries received when their auto collided with a large truck. Rev. M. V. Grisso, driver of the auto, and John Jennings of Vicksburg, Mich., driver of the truck, were slightly hurt. Robert Haskett, 40, a Tipton County farmer, was probably fatally hurt when his auto was struck by a Nickel Plate'passenger train. Several others were injured when autos skidded on slippery roads during a rain storm. ‘BURGLAR’ MERELY SON Boy Climbed in Window to Avoid Waking Father. A “burglar” who was seen to climb through a window at the home of Tilden Deal, 409 Virginia Ave., late Thursday proved td be Deal’s son. Raymond, 16. The ljoy told Sergeant Reilly and squad that, as he did not wish to arouse his father by opening the door, he climbed through an open window. Sergeant Reilly said the lad had gone to,bed with hlB clothes on after entering the house. HIGHER -RECORDS MADE Section Two Holds Track Meet Elimintaition. Section Two of the playground track and field elimination In trials achieved higher records than Section One, according to Francis Early of the city recreation department. Results follow; 100-Yard Dash (Senior) —Kahl (Garfield!. Turpin (Greer). 50-Yard Dash (Senior)—Kahl (Garfield). Turpin (Greer). 50-Yard Dash (Junior)—Steward and Zierler (ninefold). High Jump (Senior) Kahl (Garfield). Turpin (Greer). High Tump (Junior)—Stewart (Rinefold). Gill (Garfield). Broad Jump (Senior),—Kahl (Garfield). Turpin (Greer). Broad Jump (Junior) —Raider (Garfield). Reeves (School 22). Hop-Skip-Jump (Senior) Turpin (Greer). Davidson (School 22). Kop-Skin-Jump (Junior)—Reeves (School 22). Base Running (Seniorl —Kahl (Garfield ). Davidson (School 22). Ba.ee Rimning (Junior)—Sears (Garfield). ReeveS (School 22). Baseball Throw (Senior) Kahl (Garfield). Rogers (Garfield). Baseball Throw (Junior) —Rader (Garfield). Reeves (School 22), Relay (Senior) School 22. Relay (Junior) —Garfield. Font POSITIONS NAMED Bv Timet Special FRANKFORT, Ind., Aug. 21Pilgrim Holliness church, in conference here has announced Indianapolis appointments as: First, W. A. Frye; Second, J. H. Sibrel; Third, P. D. Guyer. Fourth, Wilbur Me Glnnis.

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husband, I got a permit to nurse the sufferers. This I did until the plague was stamped out. I returned to Chicago and went again Into the dressmaking business with a partner. We were located on Washington St. near the lake. In October, 1871, the great, Chicago fire burned up our establishment and everything that we had. I became acquainted with the labor movement. I learned that in 1865, after the close of the Civil War, a group of men met in Louisville, Ky. They decided that the time had come to formulate a program to fight Industrial slavery. Out of this decision had come the Knights of Labor. From the time of the Chicago fire I became more and more engrossed in the labor struggle and I decided to take an active part in the efforts of the working people to better the conditions under which they worked and lived. I became a member of the Knights of Labor. One of the first strikes that I remember occurred in the seventies. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad employes went on strike and they sent for me to com© to Pittsburgh to help them. I went. One night a riot occurred. Hundreds of box cars standing on the tracks were soaked with oil and set on fire and sent down the tracks to the roundhouse. The roundhouse caught fire. Over one hundred locomotives- belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company were destroyed. It was 6. wild night. The flames lighted the sky and turned to fiery flames # the steel bayonets of the so'diers. The strikers were charged with the crimes of arson and rioting, although it was common knowledge that it was not they who instigated the fire. Then and there I learned, In the early part of my career, that labor must bea. the cross for others' sins, must b© the vicarious sufferer for the wrongs that others do. These early years saw the beginning of America’s industrial life. Hand and hand with the growth of factories and the expansion of railroads, with the accumulation of capital and the rise of banks, came antilabor legislation. Came strikes. Came violence. Came the belief In the hearts and minds of the workers that legislatures but carry out the will of the Industrialists. NEXT: Industrial warfare in Chicago, and the bombing of Hayinarket Square.

Editor’s Note

Views on politict.l and industrial questions elthor expressed or implied by these articles arc the views of Mother Jones, the author, this newspaper assumes nc responsibility for them. The articles are published as the self-told story of the life of one of America’s most widely known women.

‘Queen of Jazz* to Be Star on Radio Program

Freda Sanker, orchestra conductor, and Burnet C. Tuthill, radio program director.

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Aug. 21—To make Cincinnati known as "the city that broadcasts the best radio music” is the ambition of the directors of the “Post-Wurlitzer Hours,” just announced here. Beginning the first week of October, two hours of music, one classical and one popular will be broadcast from WKRC, the highpower radio station of the Kodel Radio Corporation. , Cincinnati is one of the greatest musical centers in the world, and the cream of its musical talent will be skimmed for these programs, which will be under the joint direction of The Cincinnati Post and

Early Letter Sent Santa Claus ‘Little Boy at 3228 Garfield Ave.’ Writes to St. Nick.

Ac-— 1 LETTER to Santa" Claus, from “a little boy at 3228 v__j Garfield Ave.,” was in the hands of Postmaster Robert H. Bryson today. The letter, in childish handwriting on a scrap of paper, had been dropped into a mail box without a stamp and with no address except, “Dear Santa Claus.” It was signed, “love, from Carl.” Temperature at 90 The message to the good St. Nick was placed in the box Wednesday forenoon when the temperature was about 90 degrees. Evidently Carl wanted to file hia request with Santa before any other boys or girls got ahead of him. Wants Closed Car The letter follows: "Dear Santa Claus, a little boy at 3228 Garfield ave would like to have a Closed in car, a ‘fire enigen, a bicycle, a stocking full of Candy—love from Carl.” On the other side he scrawled: “Carl, little flreeingen some candy a book 100 dollars toys.” Postoffice employes said Garfield Ave. is not opened between the 1900 block and the 3300 block and that there is no house numbered 3228. Santa Claus letters come into the postlfflce throughout the year, they say, averaging about two letters weekly. G.O.P. COUNCIL WILL BANQUET Constructive League Group to Meet. More than 900 Indiana Republicans will attend the Founder’s Day banquet of the Indiana Council of the National Republican Constructive league at . the Columbia Club tonight. > On the speakers’ list are Senators George H. Moses of New Hampshire and James E. Watson; George B. Lockwood, publisher of the National Republic, official party organ; Albert J. Beveridge and Edward Warfel, membership secretary of the league. WANT SPECIFIC REPORTS Police Captains Say Cause of Accident Is Often OmittedFollowing a complaint from the police accident prevention bureau, Capt. Fred Drfnkut and Herbert Fletcher and Lieut. O. D. Thomas, acting captain, ordered officers to make more specific reports of accidents which they investigate. Complaint stated numerous reports were incomplete and failed to state the cause of the accident and other details.

the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company. The classical programs will be arranged and directed by Burnet. C. Tuthill, general manager of the Cincinnati Conservative bf Music, a musician of internation/il reputation. The feature of the -popular hour will be of Freda Sanker and hvr famous dance orchestra. Miss Sanker has the unique distinction of being the only woman conductor of an orchestra made up exclusively of men. She is nationally known as the “woman Paul Whiteman.” Radio fans who tune in WKRC this winter for the Post-Wurlitzer hours are assured best of music of a typo to suit all tastes.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, AUG. 21,1925

Farmer Says Fishermen Are Honest

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By Boss H. Garrigus Up among the lakes and dales of northsrn Indiana, on the Porter and Kosciusko County line, lives a farmer who says: “Os all men, the fisherman Is the most honest.” And he offers proof— He runs a fishing hole cafeteria. On the back porch of his scrumptiously clean, man, kept farm home, there are oars, and anchors. You help yourself. Wl/en you are through, you bring back the anchors and oars and drop your money and your name in a box on the front porch. Some times you never see the proprietor. The fisherman is on his honor. Here’s the record —among the thousands who have gone to his lake to fish In the last three years, only one man has failed to pay. Owns Lake The proprietor’s name is Jethro A. Greider, R. R. 2, Cromwell, Ind. He is the sole owner of Spear Lake, tucked away among high / hills oh the extreme eastern edge of Kosciusko County about five miles from Webster Lake. Nine years ago, his wife died. Greider has kept house since that time. The windows in his big stone home shine, the grass is closely cut and the grounds around the lake had been so improved that it truly is a fisherman’s paradise. There Is a flowing well, tables, a place to cook, a place to clean your fish. Spear Lake In some spots is eighty feet deep. You ease out from the shore and then there is almost a

NOBLET TO DIRECT HIGHWA Y OPENING Auto Association Secretary Placed In Charge of State Observance for Dixie Road.

Frank Wampler, Indiana director of the Highway Association, today announced the appointment of M. Ei Noblet, secretary-manager of the Hoosier State Automobile Association, as general chairman of the Indiana committee which will participate In observance ’ early in October of the tenth anniversary of the Dixie Highway. Noblet Immediately began making local arrangements for the motorcade of automobiles which will be formed at Sault St. Marie, Mich., northern extremity of the Highway and which will proceed to Miami, Fla,, southern terminal, passing through Indianapolis about Oct. 12. The motorcade, according to tentative arrangements, will start at Sault 9te. Marie, Oct. 10. Passing through Chicago a day later It will follow the line of the Dixie Highway through Indianapolis to Cnicinnati, thence to Chattanooga,' Tenn. At Chattanooga the eastern contingent of Dixie Highway enthusiasts from Asheville, N. C., will be met. The entire party then will proceed to Miami, Fla., where a general meeting of the Dixie Highway Association will be held. Entire State to Share Noblet said: “It Is a signal honor to have been named for this task, but one in which the entire State will be permitted to share. The Dixie Highway, as a movement, saw ltr. birth in Indianapolis. Hoosiers in general will welcome Its official opening." Commenting on Noblet’s appointment, Wampler said: “Doubtless it would be impossible to find in the entire State a man more capable of arranging the Indiana program than M. E. Noblet.” The entire history of the Dixie Highway movement has been interspersed with names of prorninetn Hoosiers. United States Senator Samuel M. Ralston, as Governor of Indiana, called the meeting that resulted In organization of the Dixie Highway association. Fisher Play Parts Carl G. Fisher, builder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, plone&r in the Florida movement, may properly be termed a father of the Dixie Highway idea.. Fisher, early' in the golden day of Florida, veritably "sold” to Floridians the Idea Tom Taggart, former United States Senator, also has had an Important role In the Dixie Highway association’s effort to establish a continuous roadway from Canada to the gulf. Taggart, incidentally, is the first Indiana vice-president of the Dixie Highway association. ' Wampler, coming into the association at a later date, has taken an important part

Scene at Spear Lake. Inset: Jetliro A, Greider, owner,

perpendicular drop. And the blue gills bite twenty feet deep and there are lots of them, as well as bass. En route to the lake, is John Barley Corn’s grave. Deep in the woods, Greider has erected a monument and protected It with a rail fence. The epitaph reads: “John Barley Corn, was born about Year 1, should have died Jan. 16, 1920, In the cold, damp ground, should stay old John. The fiendish old D , and heart crushing bum. 1876 —Died of bootleg liiuor 1923.” At the foot are the toes of two shoes. Two vases filled with weeds and a whisky jug are on the grave. Many Visit Grave Thousands of people visit this grave every year, Greider said. “I’m not a rabid prohibitionist," he said. “But man’s too weak now to have liquor. Whisky has its value, but man has abused it. Man certainly has changed. Now I ain’t much on fancy cooking and I don’t know much about calories. But I’ll ffetch up a dish and spice it real heavily. It won’t have no calories at all. And then I’ll fetch up another dish that has lots of calories but no spice. They'll never touch the one with, the calories. They’ll take the spiced up dish every time.” Leading to the lake are queer signs. “To the lake” is spelled backwards. Other signs invite “honest fishermen” and warn others to stay away. Another sign says: "I am neutral on Sunday fishing. Do as you like.” “Put men on their honor and they will respect It,” Greider said. “Ever

l in worl^ attending completion of the highway. With the roadway extending from the northern border of Indiana to the extreme south, thousands of Hoosiers will be served and will appreciate the work. Public officials throughout the State, Noblet said, will be invited to assist in welcoming the caravan of motorists as they pass through Indiana. Indianapolis city officials will be asked to participate. It is the tentative plan to place the matter before all civic and fraternal organizations In order to obtain citywide cooperation in the movement. NO TRACE OF PROWLER Man Seen Trying to Force Entrance At Home. Search by Sergt. Reilly and squad failed to reveal any trace of the prowler who was seen attempting to force an entrance at the home of John Hoffman, 917 E. Fortieth St.,Wrly today. Two men posing as officers ransacked the home of Alfred Sinker, 1622 S. Alabama St., Thursday and took a bank with a small amount ot money. Several boys escaped when discovered tamperings with the autos of C. R. York, 3628 N. Pennsylvania St. and Earl Stucky, 801% E. Sixtythird St. Five gallons of gasoline was taken from Stucky’c auto. Watch and rifle valued at $47.50 were taken from the homp of James William colored, 1851 Brighton Blvd. .and sl6 from Artie Smith, 340 Agnes St. SEEK WANDERING BOYS Police Also Asked to Look For Girl Who Left Home. Indianapolis police have been asked to search for Franklin Neff and Clifford Rough, both 16, New Albany, Ind., who left their homes several days ago bound for Indianapolis. Search is being made for Miss Faye Wills, 17, of 2049 Huston St., who left her home Thursday. TEETH IDENTIFY BODY School Teacher's Body Washed Ashore at Gary. Bu United Press GARY. Ind., Aug. 21.—Gold teeth mountings and a bathing suit today established the identity of a body washed ashore on Lake Michigan, as that of David Hill, Chicago high school teacher. Hill waj drowned Aug. 12.

since I have installed the honor system I haven’t lost an oar or an anchor. They always bring them back to the house, tod. \ I only charge 50 cents a day. Many times fishermen don’t have the change. So' they put in a bill and give me the balance. And they keep park clean, too, because I’m square with them. I am sorry that one man skipped out without paying. He has spoiled the record.” Also a Poet " In addition to being a philosopher, philanthropist and farmer, Greider is a poet. Here is his hest: Spear Lake’s clay mountain range Is a choice place to fish and roam, It is said by those that live far away As well as they that live at home. The gTass-covered valleys and clay mountains. And clean shady timbered valleys and slopes, Covered with poplar, hickory, beech and walnut. But they are mostly covered by oaks. Down by the shady boat landing There is a flowing well of water pure and clear; Those that come for a fish fry and outing Have pure water for every need while here. Spear Lake's sun-kissed clay mountain peaks With peaceful little lake valleys and lea; And big bass bullfrogs and scenery that is pleasant, It’s a delightful and restful place to be.

MAY LOOK INTO BUS COLLISION Service Commission Expected to Order Probe. At the weekly conference of the publio service commission this afternoon an Investigation probably will be ordered of a collision Thursday hetween an Inter-City Safety Coach Company motor bus and a truck at Illinois and Fortieth Sts., in which three persons were seriously injured and fourteen cut and bruised. The more seriously injured, all of whom were reported improved today, were: Mrs. Anna Gillespie, 45, Kokomo, left arm broken and bruised about legs. At Sb Vincent’s Hospital. Mrs. U. G. Collins, 45, Kokomo, out and bruised about face and legs. St. Vincent’s. U. G. Collins, 50, Kokomo, injured about legs. St. Vincent’s.

Girl Is Jailed for Speeding

Thirty days in jail was the sentence given Rene Larondeau, Hollywood artist model when She speeded her car through Los Angeles. Rene says her father is a banker, somewhere in Franco.

Serious Oratory to Yield to Frivolity as Pennsylvania St. Merchants Play Hosts and Show Indianapolis Enjoys Herself. COLLEGE AVE. TO HAVE A CELEBRATION ALSO Fourth Gathering of Week 1$ Held in Haughvilie Ogden Tells What Community Offers Business Man and Citizen. Serious oratory will yield to frivolity in tonight’s program for the Greater Indianapolis Week celebration, when the Pennsylvania Street Business Men’s Association will conduct a Mardl Gras entertainment on that thoroughfare between Washington and Ohio Sts. The street will be transformed into a ballroom as the celebrating crowds dance to the music of three bands and two jazz orchestras situated at strategic points. Plan Vaudeville With the turning on of the colored lights that line the street at 7:30 p. m., the gala night will be under way. Vaudeville actors will hold forth and Mayor Shank is scheduled to distribute prizes to holders of lucky numbered tickets. While the downtown celebration is in progress persons living near Forty-Second St. and College Ave. will frolic at a street carnival to be held by the merchants of that locality. What Indianapolis offers to the business man and citizen was described by James M. Ogden, corporation counsel, who was the principal speaker at the fourth of community celebrations held In liaughville Thursday night at the Christamore Settlement House under auspices of the Hawthorne and Haughvilie Civic Leu sues. Band Provides Music Temporary chairman was C. C. Rothman, and the Rev- C. G. Baker was permanent chairman. The Police and Firemen’s band provided music. A large crowd attended. Two orchestras provided music for dancing on the two floors of the neiw municipal garage building, dedicated Thursday night, while vaudeville acts occupied Intermissions. Mayor Shank and Ogden were speakers and Blaine McGrath, president of the Indianapolis Advertising Club, and Henley T. Hottel, secretary of the real estate board, presided. SUSPECT IS RELEASED Gin, Jailed For Curiosity, Innocent, Police Believe, Bv United Press SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 21. Clarence Gill, of Mishawaka, was free today after spending two days in jail for questioning In connection with the death of Frank Sawyer, auto salesman. Authorities were convinced he had no connection with the death of Sawyer. Gill's curiosity about the case led to his arrest. BRAMBLETT GRANDFATHER Arrival of Bobby Bramblett Vllet, weighing nine and one-haif pounds, Thursday night made Ira L. Bramblett, east end city councilman, a grandfather. Bobby Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elvln O, Vllet, 551 N. Oakland Ave.

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TORTURE THUGS SEIZE $250,000 I GEMS IN RAID! Bandits Twist Victim’s Arms! in Their Sockets and Escape. I Bv Untied Press CHICAGO, Aug. 21.—“ Torture bandits” who twisted Sig Lazarus’ \ arms in their sockets until he agreed j to open his jewel safes and allow j | them to escape with a quarter of a , million dollars’ worth of loot, were sought throughout Chciago and j suburbs today. Police described the hold-up as the i boldest since the raid on the fashion- j i able Drake hotel several weeks ago. . Four bandits knocked an elevator operator into unconsciousness, took j the car to the seventh floor jewel shop operated by Lazarus, and commanded Lazarus to unlock his “burglar safes-” He refused. One bandit seized one arm and j,nother bandit the other arm. Slowly twisting until Lazarus thought the flesh would tear, the bandits repeat-- : ed their demands, warning they I would end his life with a bullet if he cried out. When Lazarus reached the end of his fortitude he opened the safes. Then packing between $250,000 . and $500,000 worth of jewels Into, hand bags and suit cases the bandits went back down by the elevatormnd i escaped in an automobile. sl,ooo"toothache St. Ixnris Authorities Seek “Self- | Torture Bandit.” Bv United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 21.—While Chicago pursues the “torture bandits,” St. Louis is looking for a “self-torture bandit.” The man, neatly dressed, appeared In a Jewelry shop apparently suf- i sering great pain from a toothache. When the solicitous shop keeper i went to got some medicine to al- i leviate the ache the bandit walked i out of the shop with SI,OOO in j jewelry. CICERO WOMAN HURT Out When Auto Crashes Into Rear of Bus. Condition of Mrs. Jessie Meredith, 43, of Cicero, who was cut when her ‘ automobije crashed Into the rear of a bus at Thirty-Ninth St. and Central Ave. Thursday, was Improved today at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was thrown against the windshield and; received bruises and cuts. Her son, Richard, 8, received slight outs. VALUATION OF STATE DROPS Loss of 35 Per Cent Shown In Property Assessment. Total assessed valuation of all property, real and personal, in In-j dlana, shows a loss of approximately 5.5 per cent as compared with last; year, according to a compilation; made by Frank B. Nukbaum, assist-; ant secretary of the State tax board.. The 1925 valuation will approximate $5,174,344,797, Nusbaum said. Nusbaum pointed out a .4 per cent decrease in the total valuation of companies and corporations and a loss of slightly more than 3 per cent | In real and personal property. The total assessed valuation for 1924 was $5,362,821,728.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

If you (>fte any of those automobiles call the police or Tho Indianapolis limes. Main 3000. Tho owner might do the same for you some day. Autos reported stolen belong to: C. M. Lenox, Lebanon, Ind., Oakland, from Capitol Ave. and Market St. Ford, license 550-608, from home. Russell Trez, 1731 Dawson St., Chevrolet, license 495-687, from' Fountain Squire. ‘ Ruby Page, 364 W. Fourteenth St., Ford, license 491-510, from Senate Ave. and Walnut St. H. M. Snyder, 729 N. Gladstone Ave., Ford, license 8385, from 800 N. Delaware St. Clarence Daves, Westfield, Ind.* Maxwell, license 369-721, from East and Ohio §>ts. Forest Kodson, Waynetown, Ind., Ford, license 392-281, from 1108 N. New Jersey St. John Thompson, 2922 N. Delaware St., Ford, from New York and Meridian Sts. H. C. Moore. Y. M. C. A., Ford, from rear of Y. M. C. A.

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Autos found belong to: Edward Oesterole, 1247 S. Capitol Ave., Ford, found at Lord and Pina Sts. BANDIT GETS ‘TIME* 5 Woman Hurls Clock in His Face-s Hold-Up Thwarted. Bv United Press HAMMOND, Ind.. Aug. 21.—Afj alarfh clock hurled by Mrs. M. Wih liams, saleswoman in a cloak store* routed a bandit who attempted a daylight robbery of the store. The alarm clock struck the bandit in the face and he ran with streaming from deep cuts.