Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 124, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 September 1925 — Page 1

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COLD SNAP IS CAUSING COAL RUSH Householders Who Delayed Filling Bins Flood Companies With Orders — Anthracite Strike Boosts Prices of Better Grades. POCAHONTAS IS SCARCE/; BULK SHIPPED TO EAST Plenty of West Virginia and Indiana Fuel Available, Say Dealers Heat Is Turned on in Residence District. Cool weather of the past few days lias doubled the demand for coal in Indianapolis, according to local dealers. Hundreds of householders are now ordering their winter supply, they say, but no shortage or immediate price increase are anticipated. However the usual percentage of homes have their winter supply of fuel stored by now according to Charles S. Merrick, of the MerriqkMuesing Coal Company. He said one-third of the furnace feeders are prepared each year, while the other two thirds always wait until cold weather arrives. Pocahontas High Pocahontas coal will be hard to get this winter here, and will sell at a price approximating that of coke, a survey of local conditions showed. The strike in the anthracite coal fields in Pennsylvania is the reason. Indianapolis is a big user of Pocahontas coal in residences, coal dealers said. This particular brand of coal Is the best substitute for hard coal, and is being diverted to eastern markets. Whereas, it is now quoted at $9 to $9.50 for superior grades, a year ago it was selling at $8 and $8.25. Local users probably will find a substitute in West Virginia lump, it was said, which Is quoted at $6 to $6.60 a ton. Plenty of the latter and of Indiana coal is available. Pocahontas coal runs in price from $7 to $9.50 for lump coal, quotations show'. Brazil block is quoted at $6, while Indiana lump is $6, and some places two tons for $9.50. Coke is selling at $9.50 a ton. Little Anthracite Little anthracite coal is on hand, but little Is used, dealers say. Anyway, the sound of the shovel in the coal window is being heard all over town as the tardy householder Is waking up to the fact that summer has fled. The Merchants Heat & Light Company announced that heat is in the mains for such residential users as have signed a contract. Their uptown district will not be turned on until Thursday or Friday. TO ELECTRIFY ROAD v ______ Plans for Northern Indiana Tnsull Line Announced. It\J VnUfd Prct CHICAGO, Sept. 23.—Plana for the re-electrification of the Chioago, South Shore and South Bend railr' ad were announced today. The new' electrical equipment is to be installed in eight new substations at a cost of about $900,000. The program is to start immediately and will be completed by July 1, 1926, according to the Insull interests who. took over the road in July. New substations are to be at Columbia Avenue, Hammond, Gary, Ogden Dunes, Tremont, Michigan City, Tea Lake, New Carlisle *and South Bend.

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And So the Summer Passeth!

Well It Is She Didn’t Hang on Longer if Scribe Be Truthful. By John L. NibUw k AUTUMN now being here, we will discuss it in the style u__J by which it ought to be discussed. In faaet, for the benefit of any who may not have known. The Times wishes to announce that while it was yet summer this morning at 7:43 at 7:44 it was fall. Somewhere in that space of time the sun crossed the equator on its annual journey south, according to the local United States weather bureau, although the reporter was not able to verify the rumor, due to the break-down of the staff press car preventing our witnessing the crossing. Yes, sweet summer is gone, and evryone can breathe a sigh of relief. A glance through the files shows it has been a wearing time on everybody, from President Coolidge down. The President pretty near got run over by an auto, for one thing. Tough oil Driver However, it wasn’t near as tough on Cal as it was on the motorist, who was pinched and his bond fixed at $3,500. We bet he got a bigger thrill out of the summer than Coolidge did. For another thing, vacations are over. That deep tan which cost tw r o weeks' hard labor, all cf fifty weeks' savings and a lot of pain and anguish, is even by new fading. Everyone is pretty nearly rested up from the annual rest, and about able to be themselves again. wuh the passing of summer, also, we opine, it is about time for the weaker (?) sex to put their fur coats away in moth balls and break out with their spring straw katies. Our mothers used to think thick clothes were for winter and straw hats for spring and summer, but if a modern gal doesn't have her new spring hat by Christmas, at least, now, she is more than a back number and ought to be ashamed of herself. And Fur Coats In case, however, there are any ladies who have not bought a fur coat lately, we wish to inform them they can get a nice little cheap one, guaranteed full length, whatever that means, for $l5O. That is about the cheapest local merchants are advertising. There are some for $2,000 to be had around town, but so far there has been no great rush on the supply, even if Autumn Is here. But hurrying back to the subject of what happened this summer, was sure a mess. If autumn is as bad it will be terrible. It sure looked like there was no rest for the wicked last summer, or the saintly, either. i Look at the following list, if you think we Hoosiers haven’t borne up well under bad news. Couldn’t find any other kind in the files. “Woman burned alive by secret admirer,” says one. We’d say he committed a social error, but every man to his taste. “Mayor Shank to Go On Stage," says another. "Blizzard Grips Montana, Four Inches of Snow.” Then an Irish army chief who landed in New York was stoned and beaten by his countrymen admirers. so he felt right at home, no doubt.

Ford Speaks Henry Ford announced a change of design in his flivvers, which caused more talk than everything else put together. At the same time somebody sued Henry for $10,000,000, but even if he loses all that we guess he can get along someway if Mrs. Ford doesn’t peel the potatoes too thick. Some dry officials chased a seagoing bootlegger three times around the Statue of Liberty before they caught him. Out here in Indiana they chase ’em around the State with Statutes, but don't seem to catch many, at that. Doc, Shumaker, head of the Anti-Saloon League, and Mayor Shank pretty nearly got in a public debate over prohibition, but couldn’t agree on the price of admission for the audience, so it was called off. The Ku-Khix Klan held a parade In Washington and elected their candidates in Indiana. Indiana University fraternity men put In an extra warm summer thinking of the house "mammas” the trusted ordered at instigation of their co-ed mates, whtf felt that equal rights or prohibition should attain at the State seat of learning, too. A dog killed his mouse friend playmate out at the Indianapolis dog pound, and got his picture in the paper. Various young men, ranging In age from 16 to 60, over the country, also killed their playmates, and are waiting on pardons or appeals to Supreme Courts. Then, ho hum, Babe Ruth got fined $5,000 for too much wine, women and song, although little song was needed, we gather between lines, to make his parties complete. Jack Dempsey carted his Greek nose all over Europe, but successfully declined any fights, being married and doing his fighting at home now. General Mitchell acted up something scandalous when the Shenandoah fell, and was jerked up on the carpet again, the carpet being all worn out now from his frequent use of it. All in all, it was a good summer. though.

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mNDIANAPOLIS’ thermometer today followed the season. On the first day of autumn, the temperature as recorded by the United States weather bureau was 52 at 7 a. in., 5 degrees below normal, and the lowest mark since way last spring. About 6:15 extra bed covers were particularly popular, the mercury standing at 50 then. And last week the same mercury was playing on the upper scale, standing at 92 on Saturday. The high mark Tuesday was 61 at 3 p. m. Such acrobatic weather may be all right for hardened native Hoosiers, but it doesn’t sit well with persons from more even-tempera-tured climes. “I’m going back to Los Angeles right away,” said W. Scott, who has been visiting here, as he wrapped his overcoat about him and tried to quiet chattering teeth. “We don’t have such changeable weather out there,” he explained.

INVESTIGATION OF STEPHENSON FIRE NEAR END Grand Jury May Take Action After Marshal’s Inquiry. An indictment growing out of the fire at the residence of D. C. Stephenson, 5432 University Ave., April 17, may be returned by the Marlon County grp.nd jury soon, it was learned today. It is known that Norman T. Miller, State fire marshal, and one of his assistants, who have been investigating the fire since th eday it occurred, were in the grand jury quarters Tuesday. The fire occurred at a time when Stephenson was in the Marion County jail with Earl Klinch and Earl Gentry, his lieutenants, upon a charge of murdering Miss Madge Oberhbltzer, 5802 University Ave. A can of gasoline was ignited in the basement about 1:30 a. m. Firemen extinguished the flames before the $20,000 residence, from which practically all furniture had been removed, was damaged beyond about $1,500. The fire marshal is known to have kept two men almost constantly on the case and used numerous other agents in running down clews. The investigation reached Into four states. Dozens of persons were interviewed. The Stephenson house was heavily mortgaged and insured. Friends of Stephenson insisted his enemies started the fii e. It Is understood the fire marshal investigated the fire upon three theories; that friends of Stephenson, seeking to picture him as persecuted, started the fire; that friends of Madge Oberholtzer started it In a spirit of revenge or that political enemies of Stephenson were the fire brands. Officials have declined to state upon what theories indictments, if any, would be based. CLINT SIMS SENTENCED Pleads Guilty to Robbing Galveston State Rank. Rti T'nitcd Praia LOGANSPORT, Ind., Sept. 23 Clint Sims, 23, of Indianapolis, held as a member of a gang that robbed the Galveston State Bank of $3,283 June 5, today pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery here. He was sentenced to ten to twenty-one years, fined $25 and costs and disfranchised for ten years.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2?, 1925

CITY TAX RATE GETS BIG BOOST Total Increase of 25 1-4 Cents Made in Levy for Indianapolis in Center Township With Addition of Latest Figure. STATE AMOUNT NOT CHANGED FOR YEAR Commissioners Make Announcement After Conference With Governor and Auditor Expect to Pay Off Indebtedness. Indianapolis residents in Center Township will pay a 2.8325 tax on each SIOO of property, an increase of 25*4 cents over the tax for 1925, it was determined today when the State tax levy for 1926 was set at 28 cents. The State levy was announced by the State tax commissioners following a conference with Governor Jackson and Lewis S. Bowman, auditor. Total property valuation in the State is $5,268,117,801. Levy for 1925 was also 28 cents. Unless something unforseen occurs, the State will be ablo to pay off its indebtedness of $2,000,000 from money received this year and reduce the levy to about 25 cents next year, John J. Brown, tax board chairman, said. Balance Expected It is calculated a balance of $1,697,842 will he on hands Oct. 1, 1927. A reduction would have been possible this year if it were not for the Increase of $933,500 for the State educational Institutions over last year. Estimated receipts for 1925-26 are $15,436 246, leaving a balance of $824,740 on hand. The total Indianapolis in Center Township rate includes the following levies: Township, $.07; city, $1.0625 (including sanitary board levy of 6% cents; school, $1.10; county, 32 cents and State, 28 cents. Mayor Shank is attempting to reduce the sanitary board budget to 5’4 cents and the matter will be settled by the State tax board. Other Increases The 192 tax rate for Indianapolis in Washington Township will be 2.8325; in Wayne, $3.0425; in Warren, $30225; in Perry, $2.8925. The 1925 tax rate for Indianapolis In Perry. Township was $2.67; in Wayne, $2.83; in Warren, $2.86, and in Washington, $2.84.

FRENCH ENVOYS ARRIVE IN U.S. Early Debt Settlement Is Expected. Ru I’nlted Prraa NEW YORK, Sept. 23.—The French debt comtnlssion arrived in America today to arrange payment of approximately $4,200,000,000 owed the United States as a result of war loans and accrued Interest. Headed by Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux, the commission was met at Quarantine by Garrard Bigelow Winston, under-secretary of the treasury and secretary of the American debt-funding commission; Myron T. Herrirck, American ambassador to France, and Emil Daechner, French ambassador to the United States, together with other American and French officials. Arrangements had been made for quick transportation of the commission to Washington in a private car and the first conferences on the debt problem are scheduled to begin tomorrow. It Is generally believed by financial authorities that a satisfactory settlement will have been reached by the end of the week. ARMY OFFICER IS FOUND Man Relieved to Be Suffering From I/>ss of Memory. A man, believed to be Lieut. Lyle S. Lindsey, of the United States Army ordinance department, Aberdeen, Md., was found in a sedan, parked at East and Washington Sts., today, suffering, police said from loss of memory. The man said he did not known he got to Indianapolis, from where he cafhe or where he was going. He was sent to Ft, Benjamin Harrison. HOURLY TEMPERATURE 6 a. m 51 10 a. m 64 7 a. m 52 11 a. m 65 8 a. m 58 12 (noon) .... 67 &A. >y 63 Ip.

Today’s Program of Radio Show Doors open at 10 a. m. w i r. .u. Pettis Eigiit o>era. EnseniDie uiu auioioi.. ivuiu uyau. Announcer of WON. Chicago Special Childrens Program—“Skeezix Time.” 8 to 10 I*. M. Victor Herbert Ensemble. Broadcast’ng, 10 to 11 Guest Announcer. Quin A. Ryan, WON, Chicago. Pettis Light Opera Ernie, .vble. Mrs. Anita Stewart, Contralto. Bill Watson, Musical Saw Solos. Mrs. Beatrice Burdon MeClanahan, Soloist.

MUSIC PROGRAM IS OR SCHEDULE AT RADIO SHOW Attendance Near 5,000 — Visiting Announcers Are Well Received. Visitors at Indianapolis’ first radio exposition this afternoon will hear the Pettis Light Opera Ensemble from J to 4 while examining the contents of the numerous booths throughout the large Cadle Tabernacle auditorium. Children attending the show will listen in on their old friend Skeezix at 3:SO p. m. The program for the evening will include numbers by the Victor Herbert Ensemble, another performance by the Pettis Ensemble, and special numbers by Mrs. Anita Scott, so piano; Bill Watson, musical saw solos. and Mrs. Beatrice McClanahan, soloist. Attendance at the show Tuesday, in the neighborhood of 5.000, exceeded that of the opening day by at least 1,000, it was said. The crowds went hon>e loaded with enough advertising literature te keep them thinking about radios for a long time. Leo Fitzpatrick of the Kansas City Night Hawks, and Paul A. Greene, announcer of WSAI Cincinnati, Ohio, were received with enthusiasm when they were Introduced Wednesday- by John C. McPhee, announcer of WFBM, Merchants’ Heat and Light Company station. They alternated at the microphone in the big glass cage on the stage, and were watched by thousands from the aisles and fcpm the choir seats banked against the wail on the stage. COURTHOUSE PLANS STUDIED Chamber of Commerce May Submit Suggestions. Costs and best methods for remodeling the Marion -County courthouse are being studied by- Leonard V. Harrison, secretary civic affairs department of the Chamber of Commerce. Superior Court judges and Criminal Judge James A. Collins have been interviewed by Harmon Snoke. assistant to Harrison, to obtain their views. It is understood the Chamber of Commerce will later submit a report recommending the best procedure, including the cost of any proposed change. Judge Collins asssured Snoke that he would not permit any change in his courtroom unless it was only temporary white new quarters are under construction. Judge Collins recommended anew wing at the east end of the courthouse, providing new Criminal and Juvenile courtrooms and other necessaryrooms. Then, he aald, the old courtroom could he changed and used as seen fit by the commissioners.

FIGHT JUST STARTED, COL. MITCHELL SAYS Administration Critic Believes Better Air Service Will Come Out of Present Imbroglio.

By S. A. Barkw United Pram Btaff Correspondent DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23.—“ The fight has just started. Out of the pxesent imbroglio will come a separate and better air service,” Col. William Mitchell, deposed air officer, predicted here today. Mitchell boarded an early train for St. Louis, en route to "Washington, where he is scheduled to appear before the presidential air board of inquiry Monday. Mitchell declared he was "well pleased” with the action of President Coolidge in setting in motion the inquiry. “There are many things about the air servise that the country needs enlightenment on,” Mitchell said. He refused to comment on the testimony of Secretary of the Navy Wilbur and naval officers before the board yesterday. WIFE BEHIND HIM ST. LOUIS. Sept. 23.—The War Department has been lenient in dealing with her husband "because they know he is speaking the truth,” Mrs. William Mitchell, wife of the former assistant chief of the Army Air Service, declared on her arrival here today. Mrs. Mitchell hurried here to join Colonel Mitchell on his trip to Washington and be with him whep he

M’NAMARA CASE TO BE APPEALED

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Left to Right: Attorney Fred McAllister, John J. McNamnra and Attorney Charles E. Cox.

Attorneys to Contest Blackmail Law as Applied to Local Labor War. Attorneys representing John J. McNamara, leader of the local iron workers’ union, found guilty Tuesday in Criminal Court by a Jury of blackmail charges resulting from a labor war, today prepared an appeal to the State Supreme Court on the question of the law involved. The blackmail law in Indiana was never meant to cover labor troubles, they say. In the meautime, McNamara is at liberty or the $22,500 trial bond under which he was held on five charges. Judge Fred C. Gause announced sentence, which the statute fixes at one to five years in State prison, tc which may be added a fine of not more than SI,OOO, will be passed early next week. Appeal to Be Made At that time Attorneys Charles E. Cox and Fred McAllister will file their motion for anew trial, which Is the first step of an appeal. The jury heard evidence from State’s witnesses that the leader and a gang of his iron workers threatened and cursed workmen installing boilers in the new Elks building, driving them away from the job with the announcement the work belonged to the iron workers. This defense witnesses denied. Question for Court The question the Supreme Court must decide is whethe- the old blackmail statute covers a situation in which men are driven from a job by others who want the work. The law says “whoever threatens with an intent to gain goods, chattels, valuable securities or other things of pecuniary value whatsoever” is guilty of blackmail. The defense claimed that the law meant the objects to be gained by blackmail must be tangible objects, and a man’s job couldn't be stolen. Other Charges Four other blackmail indictments against McNamara will be prosecuted if the Supreme Court upholds the verdict in the present case, Prosecutor William H. Remy said. He will endeavor to try the cases so that McNamara will serve the sentences separately, not concurrently, if found guilty, Remy said. Remy expressed confidence the Supreme Court will uphold the verdict in the present ease.

lets loose his next barrage for unified air service before the special board of inquiry. She left a 6-weeks-old daughter in Detroit to make the trip, arriving here this morning. BLAST IN KOKOMO PLANT Three Workmen Hurt, Heavy Damage to Factory. Bit United Preen KOKOMO, Ind., Sept. 23.—Explosion of a large air compressor and tank at the Jenkins Glass Company plant late Tuesday injured three workmen, did considerable property damage and cut off electric lighting service in South Kokomo. None of the injured was seriously hurt. Steam pipes were broken and the engine and boiler rooms at the plapt were filled with steam. A hole was blown through the roof of the boiler room. FERGUSON WILL SPEAK Earl L. Ferguson, manager of the convention bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, today accepted an Invitation to speak on “Arranging Automobile Trips for Convention Visitors,” before the meeting of the International Association of Convention Bureaus in Des Moines, lowa, Nov. 17.

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STATE MARSHAL TO PROBE FIRE; 3 HOUSES BURN Families Forced to Flee in Early Morning Blaze — Loss Is $6,000. Two families were forced to flee in their night clothes early today when fire destroyed a vacant house at 1521 Le Grande Ave., and damaged two adjoining homes. Total loss was estimated at $6.00n. The flames started In the vacant house which had just been built, owned by William Bishop, 1523 Le Grande, Ave., who lives next door. Incendiary origin is suspected and the ease has been turned over to the State fire marshal for investigation. Firemen said they smelled kereosene in the new house. Awakened by Glare John Dumser, father-in-law of Walter. Mills, 1517 Le Grande Ave., said he was awakened by the glnre of the fire in the new house. He aroused Mr. and Mrs. Mills and their five children. All fled in their night clothing. The children ran several blocks and turned in the fire alarm. The Mills home caught fire almost immediately. Mills estimated loss at $2,500. The flames did about SSOO damage to the Bishop home on the other side of the new house. Heard Noises Dumser said he was awakened earlier in the night by noises in the vacant house but went to sleep. Bishop said he had no enemies and thought that the fire may have been started by persons sleeping in the vacant house. The house had been just completed with the exception of plastering. Loss was put at $3,000. Fire starting from a defective flue caused a SSOO damage to the home of Dr. A. B. Graham, 1940 N. Delaware St., Tuesday. Blaze communicated to home of G. O. Jackson, 1936 N. Delaware St., causing a S2O damage. A blaze at the Indiana Motor Body Company, 49 S. Gray St., caused damage estimated at SSOO. The fire is thought so have started frqm electric wiring where a planing machine had been removed, according to Fire Captain Hincliman. The interior and roof of the one-story frame building were burned. Loss is covered by insurance, Fred Howe, manager, said.

UTILITY HEAD HONORED 1..8. Andrus Chosen President of Electric light Association. Bn Times Suecial FRENCH LICK. Ind., Sept. 23. L. B. Andrus, president of the Merchants Heat and Light Company of Indianapolis, today was elected president of the Indiana Electric Light Association at its convention here. Other officers: R. M. Thurman of the Indiana General Servico Company, Muncie, vice president; John C. Mellett of the Indiana Public Utility Association, secretary. Andrus was unable to attend on account of illness. He is in a South Bend hospital. HARRIS STATES POLICY Dry Agents Must Produce or Go, Says New Boss. Federal prohibition agents who remain on the staff in Indiana must produce or leave, according to An6el R. Harrris, newly appointed deputy district administrator of prohibition enforcement In Indiana. Changes in the personnel will be completed by Oct. 1, Harris said. Bert C. Morgan, former director, will leave Thursday on a thirty-day leave of absenceat full pay.

Forecast PARTLY cloudy with possible ' showers tonight ; Thursday fair with moderate temperature.

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AUTO DRIVER LOSES LIFE IN ACCIDENT Greenfield Man Is Killed When Machine Is Struck by Another at Street Intersection Manslaughter Charge Made. HAD BEEN MOTIONED TO PROCEED ACROSS Victim Was on Way to Work When Crash Took Place — Death Due to Internal Injuries—Both Cars Hurled Against Pole. Joe Tice, 25, of Greenfield, Tnd., machinist at the Keyless Lock Company, .1401 Newman St., was killed early today when his automobile was struck by another car at Rural St. and Brookside Pkwy., driven by Charles E. Foster, 31, of 328 \V. South St Foster was slated on a manslaughter charge by Motorpoliee Troutman and Banks who investigated. Tice was on his way to work when the accident happened. He had stopped at the street intersection and was motioned to go ahead by Robert Barlow, R. R. G, Box 11, another motorist who was coming from the north on Rural St. Swings Around Witnesses said that as Tice started across the street, Foster's car, also coming from the north, swung around the left of Barlow's auto and struck the left front wheel of Tice’s auto. Both machines were hurled against a telephone pole. Police were told that Foster was coasting down a hill at a speed of thirty-flve miles an hour. F’oster said he did not see Tice, his view being obscured by Barlow's car, w-hich had stopped. Tice’s death was caused by internal injuries received, it is thought, when he was hurled against the steering wheel of his car. Foster’s ear was cut. Charles Russell, 33, also of 328 W. South St., in the car with Foster, was severely cut and was taken to city hospital. Archie Enlow, 17, same address, the, third occupant of the Foster car, was uninjured. Sign Taken Down A boulevard “stop” sign at the corner has been taken down. Those iiving in the vicinity say that absence of the sign has nearly caused several other accidents when drivers did not stop. According to police, Brookside Pkwy. is not a preferential street, and the “stop” sign was placed there by mistake. Tice is survived hy his parents, two sisters and a brother, all of whom reside in Greenfield, according to N. E. Lytle, superintendent of the lock company. Tice was the fourth person killed in autos accidents in the city this month. Forty have died since Jan. 1 as result of accidents. A total of 1,685 have been injured this year.

ILL-FATED TRIP WAS PROTESTED Lansdowne Made Efforts to Have It Postponed. SSiJJ /Iff LAKEHURST, N. J„ Sept. 28. The trip of the Shenandoah on which the dirigible was wrecked was ordered by tiie Navy Department against the efforts of Commander Zachary Lansdowne to have it postponed, it was shown by documentary evidence introduced at today's session of the naval inquiry into the disaster. Capt. George W. Steele, Marion, Ind., commandant of the Lakehurst. air station, presented correspondence between Lansdowno and tho Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, showing Lansdowne desired to postpone the flight on the grounds that mooring and refueling facilities had not been tested. PHONE GIRL IS SLAIN Unknown Assailant Chokes Telephone Operator to Death. Bit Z'nitrd Press FULTON, 111., Sept. 23.—Mary Lorsenson, 29, was choked to deeth at the Tri-City telephone exchange where she is night operator, by an unknown assailant last night. Hay seeds and oats on the where she was found led police to believe a farmer was the attacker. Miss Lorense was alone. She usually slept in a room adjoining ttu* switchboard.