Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 224, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 December 1926 — Page 2

PAGE 2

FILL STOCKINGS FULL, TIMES SANTA PLEA

EUROPE BELATED IN U. S.-PANAMA TREATYPROTEST Central American Republic i Has Long Had Status 6f Protectorate. I 0 By William Philip Siinins Times Staff Corrcsnondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.—A veritable tempest in a teapot is raging in Europe as a result of the pending treaty between the United States and the republic of Panama clarifying the status of Panama Canal. The Panama republic lias been a United States protectorate since Nov. 3, J 903. Not officially, perhaps, but in fact. Thus any treaty that does not actually make a present of the canal zone to somebody else, can do nothing more than change a few details. The Hay-Bunau Varilla treaty of 1903 gave this country, in addition to the ordinary canal rights, the power to do anything and everything in the Panama republic which Washington might consider necessary for the health, public order and safety of that region. The new treaty, first announced in July of this year, merely dots a few “i’s” and crosses a few “t's.” It specifies that Panama be a party to any war in which the United States is engaged, turns the country over to us during any actual or threatened hostilities, grants freedom of movement of troops, ships or supplies over -Jier land or waters and places aviation, wireless and cable affairs under our control. Right of Inspection Panama can run her own affairs, so long as they do not conflict with Canal Zone interests. And to make sure that there will be no such conflict the United States will have the right to inspect, and if necessary intervene for the purpose of safeguarding such interests. In Panama there is a faction hostile to the new treaty. There has always been an anti-American faction there and doubtless there always will be. This is only natural. Its population of 450,006 has the same yearning to be a great and free people that the -115,000,000 persons in our own country have. But fate has put them in a militarily and economically strategic spot such as there are in only one or two other regions on earth and, being too weak to hold it by themselves, somebody must do it for them. If it isn't the United States, then it will be one of the other great powers. Europe, however, Is egging Panama on to make trouble, if she can. Hatred of America and all things American inspires the old world to take this stand. It is therefore up to the Panamanians to think for themseijtes and make the best of what, for the time being, at least, is an unavoidable situation. But it is equally up to Washington to make its protectorate over Panama as little irksome as possible. For, now that the great canal has been dug, it becomes, whether we wish it or not, the most vital link In our chain of national defense. Were it in the hands of another great doubled or tripled and our Army power our Navy would have to be multiplied several times over. Our taxes for the support of our national defense would, of necessity, become enormous. An inter-oceanic waterway across Central Anterica has always been considered vital. Columbus made inquiries among the natives if they knew of a natural passage to the west of the West Indies. Balboa searched for it. Henry Clay, in 1825, said there would have to be one. Aaron Palmer, of New York, actually secured a contract with the Central American republic to build one, but fell it came to raising the moriey—then estimated at $5,000,000. The French began it in 1883 and the United States took it over in 1903 and pushed it to completion. Serves As Buffer State The republic of Panama, to cut out the hypocrisy, was created by the United States in that year as a sort of holding concern, or buffer State for the greater security of the canal. Panama, in 1903, was a province of Colombia. But when Colombia rejected the canal treaty framed by the Rooseelt administration things began to happen and happen fast. This is the approximate schedule: Oct. 31. —Colombia kicks the treaty to death. Noy. 3.—Panamanian independence is declared. Nov. 6.—The United States recogrrtzes Panama. Nov. 18.—New Hay-Varilla treatysigned at Washington. Dec. 2. —New treaty ratified by Panama. Thus Europe’s absurd display of excitement over the pending treaty, and its characterization by certain old world critics as “degrading to Panama,” comes a little late. Panama has been an American protectorate since birth.

LOSSES BY FIRES, S6OO Damage at Two Houses—Defective Wiring in One House. Fire of unknown origin caused damage estimated at S3OO early this morning at the home of Mrs. Rachael Smith, 1226 Calhoun St. Defective wiring in the home of George Stelgass, 315 S. Emerson Ave., caused fire Thursday night which damaged the home to the extent of S3OO. , t CHRISTMAS IN HOSPITAL Bu United Prefix PHILADELPHIA. Pa., Dec. 24. Frank Tinney, comedian, will spend a quiet Christmas at the naval hospital here, with his brother ;us his sole visitor, beside I) is doctors and nurse. Physicians at the hospital, where Tinney has been confined the past two weeks, following a long ill--ness in Detroit, say the comedian is slowly improving physically, but that he is still in a serious nervous state.

STAGE A REAL FIGHT ■ Two Women Battle When Arrested in Downtown Store. Miss Pearl Blak#, 28, and Miss Margaret Evans, 23, both of the Morton Hotel, are in jail today, facing charges of assault and battery as the result of a fistic and biting encounter with Mrs. Annq Peats, policewoman, and Mrs. Lyda Kocher and Mrs. G. F. Goldman, QuigleyHyland Detective Agency operatives, who arrested the women when they were alleged to have attempted to steal merchandise from the counters of two downtown department stores# All the women suffered badly scarred and bleeding faces. ATMOSPHERE OF YIILETIDE IN CITY (Continued From Page 1) of the parks department have prepared a thorough assignment of districts for hundreds of carolers. Singers will start at 4 a. jjaEight brass quartets will accompany the carolers as they wend their way over city streets. The told-time custom of burning candles in the window tonight will be encouraged by the Y. W. C. A. members, who have ororfiised to serenade the homes where they see the candle illumination. "Unfortunates will not be forgotten. Several hundred members of the Cadle Tabernacle chorus, led by Will C. Hitz, will sing at all city prisons, the Marion County jail and at the Union and Traction Terminal stations. Christmas celebrations at the Riley Hospital began today and will continue through the week because physicians do not wish to concentrate excitement for the sick children on 1 one day. Downtown merchants skid they had realized substantially upon t,heir investment in decorations for the business district. The spirit of earlybuying was created, which helped to stem the exhaustion of the store employes on closing days. A substantial Christmas business w-as reported from all shops The park department had distributed brilliantly lighted Christmas trees in parks all over the city, while smaller trees lined the Circle and downtown streets. Secretary of State Frederick E. Schortemeier participated in the Salvation Army’s distribution of food to 600 families, and Mayor Duvall was to preside at a party of 3,000 boys and girls at Tomlinson Hall tonight. Thousands of the city’s poor had been aided at yuletide celebrations, held at nearly all fire stations Thursday night. A few stations were to hold their parties tonight. At engine house No. Ave. and Vermont St., more than 700 children were given candy and apples and enjoyed a program, Thursday evening. Arrangements were being made for broadcasting of services at midnight tonight at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. A full vested choir of fifty voices from Christ Chufch on the Circle will sing carols on the Circle and at the Long and city hospitals at 7 p. m. „ Special Christmas services are scheduled by a number of other churches Christmas morning. Every one of more than seven hundred disabled Indiana veterans of the World War located in Government hospitals over the country will receive Christmas cheer from members of the American Legion and its auxiliary. The war orphans and poor families also will be included. Shriners mobilized at noon today to distribute 500 baskets for the needy. During the past week the Service, Indianapolis Advertising and Optimistic Clubs have entertained hundreds of poor children. Christian Workers of America plan a Christmas party tonight at the mission hall, 1031 Oliver Ave. Distribution of about thirty baskets Is planned. Robert Williams, general in chief, is in charge-

FORGIVEN IN THEFT OF ONION $1 Bill Brings Forgiveness for Escapade of ThirtyFive Years Ago. Blf United Prexx KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 24.—5. G. Yoder, rural route 1, Kent, Ohio, can enjoy a happy this year—he has been forgiven for “swiping” an onion in a Holden (Mo.) grocery store thirty-five years ago. Mrs. Henry Hagemeyer, 74 years old, has received a letter containing a $1 bill from Yoder. The letter, addressed to Mrs. Hagermeyer’s husband, now dead, was delayed in the mails nearl six months. Part of the letter follows: “About thirty-five years ago I and my schoolmate were at your grocery store in Holden, Mo., and we each took an onion, unknown to you. Now the good Lord had burdened our souls, and we want to make restitution and ask His forgiveness. I don't know just where you live, but if this reaches you, or an heir of the Hagemeyers, please accept enclosed $1 bill as payment on same. “We are truly sorry for the deed.” Mrs. Hagemeyer has already written Yoder assuring him of her forgiveness. She remembered “the little Yofeer boy,” but did not remember his companion in the onion escapade. KNIGHTS OF MALTA IN l*. S. ROME, Dec. 24.—The Grand Council of the Knights of Malta, highest papal order, today formally granted a charter for the formation of a chapter in the United States. Mgr. Pizzardo, paper undersecretary of state, was designated honorary chaplain. The United States chapter will undertake several charitable enterprises in Rome.

SENATE REPEATS WARNING TO KEEP SMITH AT HOI / Deneen Sent to Illinois for Purpose of Saying ‘Stay Away.’ Bit l nitfd Press \ Washington, doc. 24.—Emu saries of the Senate, it became known today, have again been sent to Illinois to persuade F'rank L. Smith, Republican Senator-designate, to delay presentation of his credentials to the Senate. Senator Charles S. Deneen (Rep.). Illinois, left for Chicago today to add his word to the message already sent Smith by Republican leaders since his appointment by Governor Small to fill the term vacated by the death of Senator McKinley. The messages hitherto have been to the effect that Smith would not obtain complete, fair consideration of his case now. because of pressure on other business. A Republican leader who will vote to seat Smith declared today he did not know of another vote in the Senate to welcome the Illinois Senator designate Senator Reed, Republican, Pennsylvania, and Senator Watson, Republican, Indiana, both will oppose him. and they comprise the backbone of the Republican leadership of the Senate. Senators now are vastly interested in the Smith case, particularly in determining whether a Senator can be expelled upon presentation of his credentials and whether expulsion can be authorized after a Senator is seated. Because Republicans have raised the question of colored disfranchisement in the South, Demo erats are anxious to determine if their southern representation can be challenged in a similar manner, and because of the possibility that one vote may decide control of the next Senate after March 4, both sides have concentrated their plans upon the Smith case.

THE BERRIES' FOR CHRISMS DINNER ♦ / Heavy Holiday Trade at City Market. Don’t be surprised If you awake Christmas momli.g to find that Santa has left a box of strawberries in your stocking, for the first winter shipment of these berries reached the city market today. They were raised in Florida and sold at $2.50 per quart. Trading at the market Thursday exceeded expectations, as it usually is light the first day of a two-day session. The market did not close until 9:30 i>. m., and will remain open until the same time tonight. Before downtown business houses had opened this morning, shopping at the market was brisk. Buying for the double holiday Saturday and Sunday is expected to surpass that of previous ones before closing time tonight. Turkeys, chickens and other fowls, rabbits, candies and nuts are all in big demand, as are many fruits and vegetables. Prices for these were the same on Thursday, HURT SERIOUSLY IN FALL Bit United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 24.—Frederick W. Lehmann, former solicitor general of the United States, is in n serious condition at his home here following a fall early in the week. Lehmann, 73 .years old, fell' one flight of stairs# and received severe bruises and a nervous shock. Ho hua been unable to leave the house Since the fall and owing to his advanced age doctors say his condition is serious.

Yuletide Program at Times Party

-M? Jmf m SPHSa "" 1 .• |1 JES UHL mk HBP9 * * llli& jig m 111 . MBfrr flay

The Odd Size Four, composed of J. C. Sortwell, Carlos Jones, Carl Wilson and R. W. Allred, will appear on The Times radio Christmas eve party tonight over WFBM from the Severin.

By Walter D. Hickman A radio Santa Claus in the form of melody, spiritual thought and more melody will be found on the alttonight when The Indianapolis Times presents its Christmas Eve radio program over WFBM from the Severin. The Christmas spirit willl be brought before the microphone at 9:30 o’clock tonight on The Times program when the Rev. L, C. E. Fackler of St Matthew Lutheran Chiirch opens the program with a

THE UN THAN AEOLUS TIMES

. Sick ‘King Ben ’ Appears in Court

;m' . <: ' liroflMy*- ’, *?H.?*?v2H£ ■•.■ v>'; •* p ■ --, , :: . .. '~: '> ' £' „ ;.' . y •■■,,■''■ •** f * ■-( fca |||i pfip :Mjzßs3ti£ < I|||gfc

*4’m sick,” said ‘King IP-n’ Purnell, House of David leader, but they put him on a stretcher and hauled him hack to court at Benton Harbor, Midi., to face criminal assault charges. This unusual telephoto picture shows the aged defendant snoozing in the courtroom while Mrs. Bessie Woodworth (foreground) testifies against him. It was Mrs. Woodworth who gave Michigan authorities the information that brought King Ben from three years’ hiding not long ago. Then she swore to the assault charges. She formerly was a guest, she said, at “Shiloh,” Purnell's alleged Benton Harbor harem.

17 DEAD, 36 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK (Continued From Page 1) man of engines, who was making an Inspection run. KeitfT retired to the baggage car. Theories of Cause Railroad men said that when the change of engineers was made orders were explained and both Pierre and his fireman said they understood them. The orders included the passing of the Royal Palm at the Rockmart siding. But, railroad men believe, either Pierce misunderstood the orders or he nnd his fireman failed to recognize the siding. The Royal Palm pulled up to await the l’onco de Leon, as It approached the switch, and was not moving as the Ponte de I#eon, roared down the track. Some passengers estimated the speed at forty-five miles per hour. A freight truin occupied a portion of the siding and it was not until the Ponce de Leon was close upon the Royal Pulni that the driver could see that the track ahead was not clear. The brakes were applied. The train careened, and slid as wheels locked and sparks flew from the rails when the heavy cars were halted too late to avert the crash. The dead: At Rockmart, Ga.: Lynn 11. Evans, 32, Kansas City, Mo. 11. X. Moss, fireman, Atlanta, Ga. M S: .J. W. Whitaker, Atlanta, Ga. One unidentified girl, aged about 9. Two unidentified women. .1. K. Frost, Chattanooga, Tenn. Four Negro dining car employes. At Cedartown, Ga.: Goldie Williams, 8, Detroit, Mich. At Atlanta, Ga.: I)r. P. T. Hale, Louisville, Ky. i W. L Dynes, Atlanta, Ga. One unidentified train employe. One unidentified boy, aged about 7 years. * Among the injured are: A. S. Meier of Detroit, serious internal injuries and cuts. J. W Dorser, dining ear steward, Chattanooga, seriously injured. Wiliam Hayes, Chattanoogo, in- ( temal injuries, bruises. Ella Poole, Greenwood, S. C., internal injuries and bruises. Elizabet li Finlay, Chattanooga, ankle broken, head cut. J. F. Finlay, her father, serious cuts, shotiMer injured. H. E. Bullis, Islington, cuts and bruises. L. I#. Sibert, Chattanooga, bruises and cuts.

■devotional service with the assistance of his splendid church choir. Christinas Music The choir of St. Matthew Lutheran Church will then follow this brief devotional thought with a program of Christmas music, piano numbers, a Christmas presentation by children, C Christmas message by the Rev. Fackler and other events. The tenor soloist of the evening will be W.< T. Spangler. He will be assisted in his two groups by Russell Mack at the Baldwin Grand.

t Corporal Rum's, Sixth cavalry. Ft. ; Oglethorpe, severe cuts, j Edward Wiseman, Lexington, ribs broken, back wrenched. .J. R. Leal, 17, 12 Union Ave., Chat- ! tanoogu, head ami face cut, condl- ! tion serious. Mrs. Georgia Hardy. Toronto, Ont., back and legs cut, condition serious. William Kuhn, 20, 26 > With well Ave., St. luis, head cut, body injuries, condition serious. Mrs. ,J. W. Whittaker, Chattanooga. i Robert Hillyt I-ansing, Mich., connected with Keo Motor Company, ! badly injured bead. Mrs. Nellie Hilty, shoek. Dan Ixibaugli, 215 Hartwell Ave., Cincinnati, both legs crushed. At Atlanta, ( Ga.: J. R. la*al, Chattanooga, Tenn., F. W, Swann, Bolton, Ga., back | injured, ribs broken, j Mrs. Georgia Hafdy, Toronto, Out., back and legs cut and tom; j condition serious. William Kuhn, 2026 WithneU Ave., j St. Louis, Mo., head and body cut. I At Cedartown: Mrs. Seven # Williams, Detroit, Mich., at Cedartown Hospital. | At Rockmart, Ga.: R. M. llerce, Atlanta, road engine foreman, leg broken mid painfully bruised. Brewer, Atlanta, seriously burned. Mrs. John Williams, Lattey, Ohio, bruised. John Williams, I .at toy, Ohio, bruised. Miss Ruby Curtis, Somerset, Ky., suffering from shock. Four Negro waiters. “Everything Crashed” Elizal>eth Finlay, a young girl who was Injured, told of her experience. "All the porters and waiters toppled over the top of tables,” Miss Finlay said, explaining she was sitting in the dining car eating at the ,tlme the disaster occurred. "Everything was Jumbled and I found myself under a table with dishes and silverware on top of me. The lights went out, chairs broke like kindling very thing crashed. “We were going so fast at the time, too, which made things worse. The next thing I kaew I was lifted out through a broken window and brought to a sidetrack." Fler grandmother, who was resting lin the Pullman next to the diner, hammered frantically on the doors of the car after the wreck in hope of saving her son and grand daughter. After the crash she said: ' “I was reading In the car when two college boys came * running through the car. I thought they were drunk and said so. Just then the train seemed to wriggle and I laughed and said ‘The train seems

Became there were so many requests for a quartet, The Odd Size Quartet will three fine 'groups of numbers of a popular nature. Among the numbers that this quartet will sing will include "InWe Love You,” “Oh, How 1 Miss You Tonight," a comedy number, “Ragtime Melody,” "Asleep' in the Deep," “Medley of Popular Tune*,” "Bits of Hawaiian,” “Harmony Melodies” and "Lullaby.” Tl*e program will begin at MO tonight and will continue until ll*

to be drunk too’, then came the headon collision and I was hurled from my seat. My first-thought was for my son in the dining car.” „ H. E. Bullis was a handcuffed prisoner being taken from Jacksonville, Fla., back to Lexington by Wiseman, a policeman. According to Wiseman lie, Bullis, Russia and Sibert were playing cards in the men’s smoking room of a coach of the northbound train when suddenly the seats were lifted up and they found themselves pinned underneath while the car upended itself on top of the-diner. Prisoner Waits “It all happened so fast I was unable to grab my prisoner,” said Wiseman, “But finally pulled myself free from' the wreckage and crawled to safety, where I found Bullis preched on hank with handcuffs still on waiting for mb. I could see a owman cut in two parts of her body hung over window ledge and I saw four dead dining car attendants hanging out of their section.” Bullis, the was wanted for fqrgery in Lexington. William Hayes, Negro ,cook said he saw his chef, Robert Richardson, of Memphis killed when he was pinned in the galley of Ponce De Leon. Hayes was pulled from the wrecked diner by rescue crews after holes were burned through the side of the car with acetyline torches. HOLDS COURT HAS NO JURISDICTION High Tribnunal Rules for Zoning Appeal Board. That a Marion County Superior Court has no jurisdiction in matters appealed fsom the Indianapolis board of zoning appeals was the decision of the Indiana Supreme Court handed down Thursday. The case in point was that of Edith H. Luter, et al, against Gustav G. Schmidt, et al. It involved the erection of Beth El Temple, Thirty-Fourth and Ruckle Streets. Permission had been granted for the 'building by the city building commissioner, appeal was taken to the board and then into court. In each case the commissioner’s decision had been upheld and in the interim the building was erected. The court ruling on lack of Jurisdiction pointed out that since the building was long since up the cause of issue Is now nil.

Declares Indiana*s Industry Equalized “Indiana is more equalized in her industry than any other State, I have visited in the United States,” said George Papastamatakis, Greek lawyer and newspaper representative of Athens, Greece, who was in Indianapolis today visiting city and State officials. “In most of America more attention is paid to manufacturing and not enough to agriculture. I find this different in Indiana.” Papastamatakis, who is making an economical survey of the United States for Greek newspapers, said that he found America ahead of all the European countries in industry and economical conditions. He also stated that the League of Nations will never give justice to the small nations until the United States, the international peacemaker, enters it. Papastamatakis is the only foreign news representative, he said, to have had the' distinction of being photographed with Henry-Ford. REPORT CRASH BLAME FIXED Bu United Prexs HONOLULU, T. H., Dec. 24.—Responsibility for the crash of the Ca-nadian-Australian liner Aorangi and the United States submarine R-5 at the local quarantine wharf today was believed to have been charged to the steamer in reports of local investigators. The Aorangi backed into the submarine, tied up at quarantine wharf, as it was clearing for the Antipodes. TRAIN KILLS FOUR Bu United Press * CHICO, Col., Dec. 24.—Four men, all local residents, were killed early today when their automobile was struck by a Southern Pacific passenger train on the outskirts of the city. The dead: Jack Hayler, Percy DuuvGeorga Malloy and Halils Johnson.

141 Families Will Receive Happy Christmas Through Club Members. I DESTITUTE REMEMBERED Baskets, Clothing Among Presents Planned. “Santa is coming tonight!” Gleefully all over this big city, little voices aro declaring this today. • Iu thousands of homes mothers listen to this chlldljsh announcement with an Indulgent smile, secure in the thought of wonderful boxes and packages, which in a few hours wiU make gloden dreams come true to delighted and dancing-eyed folks. Happy hours, these! i But in poverty-stricken homes, where grim necessity has made the only purchases, sweet little treble voices calling, “Santa is coming tonight," bring an to mother hearts. Into the grayness of some such homes as these —141 that we know of —where deep, deep disappointment is hovering near childish, eager hearts, something wonderful is going to happen today. 11l Houses At each of these 141 homes—if nobody forgets or neglects— (and no Santa Claus member ever has forgotten', somebody is going to knock, and say, "I’ve brought you a Christmas basket!” You don’t need imagination tq, picture the Joy that each of these "somebodies” —in other words, Indianapolis Santa Clauses, will witness this day. * You’ve known 1 about The Times plan which has brought; these generous Indianapolis folk and these helpless needy folks together? Every day. The Times has published a list of families In need of Christmas cheer and Times readers were invited to be their Santa Claus. These families were obtalend in cooperation with the Christmas Clearing House, and all have been investigated by trained social workers. Dozens of generous folks have called, offering to he Santa to needy ones, so today we have this inspiring total 141 families. Enthusiastic Santas were the bread salesmen of the Taggart Baking Company at 18 N. New Jersey St., who, through K. llolme3, chief clerk, obtained the name of family 127. “The boys are probably as busy as they’ll ever be on a single day,” remarked Holmes, “hut just the same they're going to take time to care for this family. Six little children, whose ages range from 2 years to 12, are going to be happy tonight.” , Plan Baskets. Family 135 Is going to receive a wonderful basket tonight. Jacob Cassell, 31 E. Georgia St., its Santa, went shipping today and chickens, edndy, fruit and enough groceries to last this family of seven children for a solid week, went Into the Christmas offering. Beside a great basket of Christmas food, with Jellies and other delicacies, Mrs. John A. White, 614 E. Fkirty-Ninth St., will furnish much needed clothing to family 136. Games and toys, besides a basket of staples and Christmas foods, will form the offering of Mrs. Arthur Walmltz, 320 N. Oakland Ave., who will be Santa to family 128. Other Indianapolis folks who are to be Santa Clauses to needy families ahd will take care of them with baskets or presents are W. T. Hewlett, 4704 Broadway, who has family 130; Mrs. Albert Brechaner, 1718 Brookside Ave.,* family 131; Mrs. Matilda Gray, 202 Bakemeyer St., family 129: Miss Estelle Deery, 1115 N. New Jersey St., who with a friend is going to take care of families 103 and 123, and William Eell, 451 Centennial St., family 132. There Is no list of "Opportunities” in our paper today because the response has been so wonderful that all of tho families, listed by the Times Santa Claus Club, have been arranged (or by Times readers.

WOMAN REFUSED BAIL Widow of Slain Investigator to Be Prisoner Pending Murder Trial. Bu United Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Dec. 24. —Mrs. Edith M. Bishop, widow of Luther Bishop, slain State investigator, must remain In Jail urttil her trial on charges of having murdered her husband. At her preliminary trial, concluded yesterday, Airs. Bishop was ordered held without ball. Bishop was shot to death in his home Dec. 5. The State charges Mrs. Bishop killed him with his own pistols. Prosecution witnesses told of seeing Airs.- Bishop’s shadow on the window blind during the shooting.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

stolen to police belong to: Harry F. Kiel, 1210 Villa Ave.. Ford, 514-655, from 400 N. Illinois St. Central Buick Company; Oldsmobile, M-54, from Monument PL and Market St. Herman Logue. 757 Center St; Ford, 570-745, from 2433 Indianapolis Ave. Ambrose Dess, 21 N. Richland Ave.; Chevrolet, 511-033, from Maryland and Illinois St. C. A. Howett, 1343 W. TwentySixth St.; Studebaker, 644-097, from Twenty-First and Illinois Sts.

BACK HOME AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by police belong t’o: John Jackson, Noblesville, Ind.; Chevrolet, found at 416 E. North St. Studebaker, 590-308, found at Delaware and Sixteenth Sts. W. R. Allen, 618 Congress Ave*; Chevrolet, found at 613 Langley Ave. John F. Dugan, 8080 W. Michigan L. Buick, found at 84 Bl Capitol Ave.

DEC. 24,

INTERVENTION IN . NICARAGUA URGED ON U. S. BY DIAZ President Prefers Such-Ac-tion to Domination by Mexico. Hu United Press MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dee. 24.-?" President Diaz, the Nicaraguan executive, who is recognized by the United States, has appealed for American intervention in Nicaragua,explaining that intervention would' he more desirable than domination by “Mexican culture allied with barbarism.” In a statement to the United Press, Diaz repeated his charges that Mexico was fostering rebellion against his government with men, munitions and propaganda. AWAITS OFFICIAL REPORT Washington 1-arks Statement ora. landing iu Nicaragua. Bu United Press WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.—American forces, hitherto used in Nicaragua only to occupy part of Bluefields, were employed further today at Rio Grande Bar, Nicaragua. Bluejackets landed at that point yesterday to guard American and foreign lives and property. The nature of the situation requiring their' presence was still unknown this! forenoon, but the State Department! anticipated Admiral Latimer, in! charge in Nicaraguan waters, wouldl send additional Information beforo l night. In some quarters It was antlci-' pated landing of bluejackets, cou--pled with other Central American' situation developments of the past forty-eight hours, would perhapstend to crystallize the question of American policy in Central America. The outstanding developments, beyond the landing of men from the; flagship Rochester, which afterward proceeded to the rebel capital, Puerto Cabezas, were: Refusal of the United States Government to permit export from California to Mexico of ten airplanes. This step may he significant of future developments in view of! charges that Nicaraguan rebels have obtained, through Mexico, munitions to carry on their fight against the' Diaz conservative regime, recognized by tho United States. Authorities? admit tho situation to the south Is delicate, though Its nature is rather "anti-Yankee” than! anything else. The Government htth-t erto has offered no official support reports of a "Bolshevik hegemony® Interposed between f the Unite® States and the Panama Canal. Incidentally, the Government/ Is* following reports from abroac reflect-1 ing some foreign opposition to the' new United States Panama treaty.) Outspoken‘diplomatic experts here' Justify the treaty as essential to' American defense. It requires that' Panama declare war simultaneously: with American In event such a step! should become necessary through in-i volvent of the Panama CanaL

AGENTS 10‘MOP’ YULEM BOOZE U. S. Dry Aids to Keep Eye on Celebrations. Federal prohibition agents today prepared to stop consumption of “Christmas cheer” in Indianapolis tonight. The clubs will be visited by agents during the Christmas eve celebrations, and any noticeable violations of the liquor law will be promptly dealt with, A. R. Harris, i deputy prohibition administrator, an-| nounced. “But there is no pre-Christmas crusade being made,” Harris de-' dared, “othop than the usual runof investigations and arrests. gs “No concentration Is being madfl on Indianapolis and none of the out-f of town agents have been brought l into the city to cope with the holiday! liquor situation.” No trouble is anticipated, accord-; ing to Harris, although ngents will' be on the alert for violations. One) arrest was made Thursday. Gusi Powell of 715 N. Holmes Ave., was taken to the Federal building to facet a liquor charge before a United States commissioner. FAIR BODY TO MEET State Agriculture Board Members' Will Bo Named. The Indiana Association of Coun-j ty and District Fairs will meet atj the Severin Jan. 4, 1927. Jackson and Lucius Wilson, Chicago,! will speak. Tho annual conference of the In-' diana State board of agriculture will| be held the following day at theStatehouse. Five members of the board will be named at that time. ANNOUNCES PENSION PLAN Bu United Press CHICAGO, Dec. 24.—Fourteen ( thousand men and women employed. In more than one hundred plants of the Cudahy Packing Company are eligible for pension after a certalrfl minimum length of service nrfl cording to an announcement made by the company today Men who are 70 and have been thirty years with the company retire automatically. Women will retire at 60 after twentyfive years service. The pension fund provides the pension shall equal 1 per cent for each year of service bftsftd on Che average Income of the employ* during his last five years.