Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 260, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 March 1926 — Page 5

MARCH 2, 1926

CITY ENGINEER DEFENDSSTAFF Give Council Explanation of 20 Inspectors. George G. Schmidt, city engineer, today denied an implication of City Councilman O. Ray Albertson Monday night that the twenty inspectors of his department “are not warranted by the present amount of public improvement.” Albertson obtained unanimous passage of a council resolution requesting Schmidt to appear before the next meeting to explain the situation. "Our budget allows thirty-two inspectors,” Schmidt said. “This department thought it advisable to appoint at the start a part of the inspectors allotted, so as to have them familiar with specifications and thereby capable of enforcing them.” Forty to fifty inspectors served. .luring the Shank administration, Schmidt said.

PARTY WORKERS NEEDED Democratic Chairman Says Ranks Are Open, Too Many Leaders. The surplus of leaders and shortage of workers in v Democratic ranks was deplored by Marion County Chairman Russell J. Ryan, Monday night, before the Democratic Progressive League at th% Indiana Democratic Club, 518 N. Pennylvanla St. “We all want to be leaders and as a. result are short on good workers,” Ryan said. “That is why we run short of votes. Former Criminal Joseph T. Mr.rkey reviewed the party history. FRIENDS WORKERS SAFE Not Affected by Mexican Edict, Richmond Hears. fall United Press RICHMOND, Ind., March 2. of the Friends Church in Mexico are safe and do not face expulsion, under the new edict of the. Mexican government against foreign church workers, according •to word received here today.

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TRAVEL BUREAU FLETCHER AMERICAN CO. Bookings to all parts of the world. MA in 5080. Paris Office, 8 Rue St., Florentin.

NORMAN’S FURNITURE CO. “The Bluebird Store” 237-241 E. Wash. St.

PEARSON PIANO COMPANY Indiana’s l argest and Most Complete Music Store 128-130 N. Penn. St. Est. 1873 One Price to Everybody

SMART APPAREL On Easy Terms FEDERAL CLOTHING STORES 131 W Washington St.

Roofless Plates People who have worn both kinds are enthusiastic in their praise of the Itoofless Plate, and declare I hey would never wear any other kind. Come in for free examination. PAINLESS EXTRACTION ASLEEP OR A MAKE We have been twenty years perfecting the E. & M. Roofless Plate. Ask us ab'out it. EITELJORG & MOORE Corner E. Market and Clrole Few Step* From Circle Theater.

City Birth Rate Lower

mNDIANABdOLIS, like France, faces a decreasing birth rate. But the babies are not yielding to lap dogs, as in many other large cities. January and February show a marked decrease over the same two months of 1924 and 1925, according to C. Tom Johnson, city health board statistician./

RECRUITS TOCALIFORNIA Local Sailors Will Be Sent to San Diego Station. All United States Navy recruits will be sent to the naval training station at aSn Diego, Cal., instead of the station at Great Lakes, Illinois, was announced today by Lieutenant Commander jtoy Pfaff, in charge of the Indianapplis recruiting office.

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Novelty Cotton Lingerie Including step-ins, bloomers and chemise. In light colors. N Regular jA sizes. The garment

Women’s Knit Vests, 5 for First quality vests. Priced remarkably 5T.*.?.., oUc

Continuing Our Great Birthday Sale of Springtime Footwear! Featured as d* .33 Their Styles a Surprise Jpr * ~~ Are the Value Newest of for You || M the New Colored JKids! Smart Patents with Appliques! Batins! Cutout Side Medallion Styles! Plain Pumps and Strap Pumps! New Heels! New Vamps! Graceful Lines! To see these shoes Is to actually want two or three pairs for NOW, for Easter, and later on in the summer. The featured low sale price, $3.33.

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In January there were 574 births, compared to 622 in 1925 and 682 in 1924. FeTfruary shows a similar ratio. This year 543 babies entered the world: last year, 562, and the year before, 622. Fred Heaton, head of the city license department reports 239 dog licenses issued this year, but the record for 1925 enumerates 484 canines.

SYBIL BAUER IS ILL Noted Woman Swimmer Suffers Nervous Breakdown. Pil United Press CHICAGO, March 2.—Sybilßauer, one of the greatest women athletes of all time, and present holder of the world's backstroke swimming championships for women, is suffering from a—~nervous breakdown which it is feared may impair her athletic activities.

Brassieres 2 for Fancy striped material, in pink. Sizes 36 DllC

Women’s Rayon Vests In flesh peach and or- I chid, with ribbon j shoulder Wf* | straps. Each |

Wash Cloths, 10 for A remarkable bargain! 10 |\ wash cloths

Women’s House Aprons All checked patterns. Variety of neat J~ styles. Each . UvW

Women’s Knit Union Suits First quality, high grade cotton yarn. Built-up shoul- F™ der, shell knee. The suit

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New Spring HATS! In Three Great Groups at Special Birthday Sale Prices s 2= s 3= Hats bought to sell regularly at much higher prices and underpriced for this Hale only. Models of faille silk with touches of braid, graceful hair braid hats and smart ajour felts. Styles that are new in every detail and a collection varied enough to suit every type. In three groups, sl.Bl $2.81 and $3.81.

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STONE DISTRICT DOOMREPORTED Production in 1925 Surpasses Previous Years. Limestone production in the Bloomington-Bedford district for 1925 surpassed all previous years, it was shown today in a report of Prof. Lionel G. Edie, head of the school of commerce and finance at Indiana University, to the Indiana Development Council. During 1925 the output of this product increased 5 per cent over 1923. 1r*1923, 11,694,380 cubic feet were quarried, 11,005,570 cubic feet during 1924 and 12,063,040 cubic feet during 1925. FOUND NOT GUILTY Albert Maupins, Negro, with assault and battery with intent to rob, was found not guilty and

£§ jfti f||| I Blind Workers of Indiana Demonstrate Apron Making JUL jjj IHMi , fr. Jp A TOW] \ During this sale there will be an Interesting demonstration In mm Qrft JHjLat WJWWA EbS M at reasonable prices. V A Jew Spring \|Mr^VSUITS f Exceptionally Low in Price WL.. \Sm6/ $ l5 and Ff M Dashing models in new spring suits that JF feature the new short jackets. Single or >T ••• Wto f double breasted. In a pleasing assortment of , | f attractive materials and colors. Sizes 1G to \ \ m .’s Pure Many l\ . X Come 1 38 - Bplendid Talues - . '4&T c Socks * J \ M _ - j m y\J lards in black Uthers• f Early# New Spring > 2ea°"7or £ gMUljc l CO3tS %|if W’WsS B Delightfully Varied in Style at a Special j I PJL , Cfl/ Buch crowd. It wt Indeed . fitting response to a Birthday Sale Price! ffl Pettis sale. The crowds were Immense, but not so that shopping was not a pleasure. It was indeed a pleasure . | Jg ... . to see the many satisfied and surprised customers mov- Bm fW fl flE™™ it /J3 1 Athletic | n g through the crowds. (j 9 Mjj B KJ WlTOh an Suits A g gg JSL A Pull cut, roomy flhfe B You may chooso between smartly tailored coats or \ I AU r* A BBWr B those that^feature novel effects. Fabrics include plain \| BII ” shades, novelty mixtures and gay plaids. Styles in good /l \\ ilUv WH HR|JI taste ?or either miss or matron, at the low prices of — 1 toPF w HP W ■ SIO.OO and $15.00. DimitV. I An cnormouß assortment of bargains—bargains that .. .. , n IQQ r i t I Indianapolis has never seen before are assembled In Other Cc&tS, attractively styled, at p 19.95. k*rie Inf I . . M . . . al. •

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discharged Monday afternoon by Criminal Judge James A. Collins. Maupins was indicted after it was

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Aisle of Bargains Table 1 — Aprons Made by Blind Workers 50c and 69c Good quality aprons made by blind workers of Indiana. Specially priced. Table 2 Ruffled Curtains, Pair 59c Hemstitched border, scrim curtains and aheer marquisette ruffled curtains with tie-backs to match. Just 59C a pair. Table 3 Boys’ Wash Suits 79c Button-on and middy styles. Sixes 3to 8 years. Table 4 Men’s Athletic Union Suits. .. .50c Made from pajama check nainsook. Full cut, roomy; sizes 36 to 46. Table 5 Men’s Outing Flannel Pajamas. .95c Full cut, military collar; mercerized froga. Table 6 Novelty Handkerchiefs, 2 for Sc Fancy wiles, novelty prints, woven borders and embroidered corners. Some are slightly Imperfect. Table 7 Women’s Knit Bloomers 29c Regular sizes. White and flesh. ~ Table 8 — Fancy Striped Border Turkish Towels 29c Good quality; striped in pink, blue and heliotrope. Each 29fL Wash Cloths, sc, 8 l-3c, 10c & 12cV2C In many colors. Extra good value at these special sale prices. Table 9 Women’s Knit Union Suits, 39c Built-up shoulder; shell knee. Sizes 36 to 44. Also liand-painted crepe night gowns, guaranteed fast colors. White and flesh. A garment 39<L Table 10 — Hand Toyvels 8 l-3c to 25c Either plain or colored borders. Priced low at 8 1-3<l to 25c. Japanese Toweling, Yard 20c A desirable fabric for new spring curtains special at yard.

alleged he held up Sylvester Jordon, 1132 N. Alabama St. The State failed to identify Maupins.

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$15.00 and $16.50 Silk a// Dresses Spring _ I‘St Dresses • New dresses in the popular silks and colors. Styles for misses, women and larger women, $10.95. Georgette and Taffeta ■ mSL. Great A 9 S In smart navy blue. Plaits,"tucks and silk braid lend unusual smartness. Sizes 16, 18, 36, 38 and 40. $15.00. V j Jacquard Dresses U; j\+ for Spring WpC Sg-95 //].; Clever models in blue, tan, Nile, gray and \ and black. Circular skirts, straight lines and flares. LMI Priced at only $5.95. , IVI ISSCS

Window Shades Cleaned by us will be well done. Indiana’s Leading “Blind Men” El. W. DURHAM CO. 134 North Alabama Street MAin 5829 Riley 1133 Shades and Draperies FURNITURE W. R. BEARD & CO. and rugs. 453 E. Washington Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company Charles L. Henry, Receiver. REDUCED FARES DOLLAR EXCURSION EVERY SUNDAY Round Trip Tickets Two Cents Per Mile. Thirty-Day Return Limit Information, Phone MA In 4500-4501. try a want ad in the times, they will bring results.

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