Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 325, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 May 1928 — Page 19

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COMPANY IN MERGER WILL j BE EXPANDEDj Warner Gear to Complete Program at Muncie; In $45,000,000 Combine. NEW PLANT AT KOKOMO Contract Signed for Removal of Chicago Concern Employing 300. BY CHAKLES C. STONE State Editor. The Times Entrance the Warner Gear j Company of Muncie into a merger which represents $45,000,000 at current prices of stocks of companies involved, will not affect the expansion program of the Warner company, Ray P. Johnson, president, announces. New buildings and additional machinery comprise the program. The merger, declared one of the largest in the history of automobile parts manufacture, was the feature of activities of the past week in Indiana business and industry. Besides the Muncie concern, the merger includes Marvel Carbureter Company, Indianapolis and Flint, Mich.; Borg and Beck Company, Chicago, and the Mechanics Company, Rockford, 111. New Kokomo Industry Another interesting development of the week was signing of a contract for removal of the HamiltonRoss Company from Chicago to Kokomo, contingent upon the raising of a $45,000 fund by the city’s Association of Commerce, which it is announced is assured. The company employs a force of 300 in the manufacture of electric i floor and table lamps, shades and j metal furniture. Two plants recently damaged by fire will be rebuilt. They are the j Dean Forging Company, Muncie, | loss $15,000, and the Portland Drain Tile Company, Portland, loss $75,000. Re-employment of 450 miners is forecast by the signing of wage agreements by operators of two mines—the Tighe, north of Terre Haute, and Gladstone, three miles east of Petersburg. Conditions elsewhere in the State are shown to be as follows: MUNClE—Within the next few days, the Thomas Auto Top Company will be operating in its new plant, where more space will permit handling increased business. ANDERSON—Enclosure of an j open court at Delco-Remy Plant No. 3 has increased floor space by onefifth. The old Indiana silo plant is being dismantled as a site for the new Delco-Remy foundry, which will employ 200 men. The W. A. Clark Reality Company has signed a contract with the Foster Engineering Company, Indianapolis, for erection of a $125,000 warehouse. Factory on Overtime DELPHI—The Eoyd-Martin Company plant is working overtime in an effort to keep up with orders. Production of 2,500 boats is forecast for the summer. RENSSELAER The Rensselaer Artificial Ice Company is anew business here, to engage in the sale of the product of the Biederwolf Coal and Ice Company, Monticello. FT. WAYNE —The Becker Paper Company and the Rothschild Paper Company have been merged, under the name of the former, making one of the largest firms of the kind in Indiana. Thirty salesmen are employed. ST. PAUL—The local canning factory is being put into condition for the coming season, the work including improvement of machinery. ORLEANS—Heise Bros., ice. feed and coal manufacturers and dealers have bought the Lon Lashbrook business in the same lines at Paoli, where anew building will be erected. LOGANSPORT— The Sykes Metal Products Corporation, Chicago, will move here. It employs about 150. New Theater for Mariori MARION Universal Pictures Corporation is to add to its chain of theaters with a motion picture house here. The local theater will be a replica of the $750,000 Granada, recently opened at Indianapolis by the corporation. COLUMBUS—GraduaI expansion of the Cummins Engine Company is the object of its recent increase of capital from $90,000 to $340,000, Clessie Cummins, president, announces. The SIO,OOO addition to the Farmers Marketing Association building will be ready for use in about ten days. CLINTON—A wholesale branch of the American Bed and Nachman Spring-Filled Mattress Company has been opened here. BLOOMINGTON —The Try-Me Bottling Company is the newest addition to business here. TIPTON A $50,000 grand stand with 2,000 seating capactiy will be built at the Tipton County fairground here. GARY—April was the best building month thus far in 1928, permits calling for structures with a value of $778,000. There are sixty-five projects on the 1928 chic improvement program to cost approximately $2,600,000. Bible Purchaser Arrested By Times Special NEW ALBANY, Ind., May 11 James E. Wilson, 72. was arrested on a forgery charge while engaged in purchasing a Bible at a local store. Wilson, former traveling salesman and Cincinnati (Ohio) resident, is said to have pasqed two worthless checks for $26,

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Fools Hollywood; Pays

‘Danish Star’ Welcome, but Plain American Gets the Air.

BY DAN THOMAS j_T OLLYWOOD. Cal., May 11.— •*1 Hollywood doesn’t like to be fooled! Slightly more than, a year ago, Jean Williams quit the Follies in New York and came here to take a crack at pictures. But she met with only failure. She was taken ill. When she emerged from a hospital three months later, Jean Williams of the Follies had become Sonia Karlov, a Danish actress. Introduced into society by her agent as a screen actress recently arrived from Denmark, Miss Karlov was accepted with great favor. Parties were given in her honor. Cecil B. DeMille gave her a contract., Then Sonia was recognized by a former dancer in the Follies. She confessed. “That ended everything for me,” says the charming blond. “As soon as studio officials learned that 1 wasn’t a foreigner, they could find no work for me even though I look foreign enough to have fooled them. “At the end of six months, my contract was not renewed. They told me that I was the wrong type—

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CITY TO GREET NOTABLE Italian Veterans’ Leader to Be Speaker Here. Honor guest of the American

Legion is Nicola j Sansanelli, of Italy, j now' in the United j States on a speaking tour. He is president of the in-ter-allied war veterans’ Association. Governor of Naples and a deputy of the Italian Parliament. Sansanelli will be a visitor in Indianapolis, scheduled as aj speaker here on

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SansanelU May jg AUTHOR TALKS AT T Nicholson Lauds Men Who Are a Bit Shy. High pressure salesmanship, of the glib and forward type, was pronounced fraudulent by AuthorCouncilmafi Meredith Nicholson in a talk to the courtesy class at the Y. M. C. A. Thursday night. “You hear a lot about these high pressure gentlemen,” Nicholson declared. “I sometimes wonder if he is as good as the man who is just a little bit shy. Don't be too ‘cockey’ and don’t think you are the whole show.” As an example he pointed to the popularity of the late James Whitcomb Riley with audiences and attributed it to the fact that he always appeared just a bit shy. Handshaking, the speaker considered “over done.” In closing he offered some advice on courteous courting. Thomas C. Howe, former Butler University president, will address the class May 17 on “The Manners of the Man.” NOTED DESIGNER IN N. Y. Leading Modernist of Germany Is Amerioan Guest. NEW YORK, May 11.—The Gotham art colony is entertaining

a dis tin guished visitor. Prof. Bruno Paul, leading modernist art designer of Germany, is in New York to attend an exposition of art in industry. He is the founder of the new art movement in Germany and recently has designed a modernistic skyscraper for Berlin.

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Runs for Lieutenant-Governor By Times Special FRANKLIN, Ind., May 11.—Robert Bradford Hougham, Johnson county superintendent of schools, today announced his candidacy for the Democratic State convention June 6 and 7. Hougham served in the legislatures of 1917 and 1921. He is a member of the legislative committee of the County Superintendents’ Association and has the backing of Johnson county convention delegates.

CATNIP LURES WILD TABBIES TO SNARE IN WAR AGAINST STOCK DEPREDATIONS

By Science Service WASHINGTON, May 11.—Catnip, apparently a family weakness, is proving fatal to Tabby’s dangerous relatives in western States. Bobcats, mountain lions and lynxes, which assist in destroying from $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 worth of game and livestock each year, are being baited on a large scale with catnip oil, according to the United States Biological Survey. Prior to the discovery that catnip makes an effective bait title

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Sonia Karlov . . . fooled Hollywood, for a while.

although I never had been given a screen test. “While the casting directors thought I was Danish, they sought me out. Now that I am just myself again, none has anything to offer.” Hollywood doesn’t like to be fooled.

‘Lone Eagle,’ in New York, Refuses to Tell What Plans Are. By l nit id Press NEW YORK. May 11.—Col. Charles A. Lindbergh today refused to discuss the nature of his conferences with Henry Ford and Edscl Ford at Dearborn yesterday. The trans-Atlantic flier arrived at j Curtiss field, Long Islalnd, last night,' after what he described as an uneventful trip from Detroit. He was flying his Ryan monoplane and was accompanied by Capt. P. V. H. Weems. * Lindbergh left the field immediately after landing and declined to say what his New York plans were. Bn I nitrd Press DETROIT. May 11.— Col. Charles A. Lindbergh appeared unexpectedly at Ford airport today and sailed away for an unknown destination at 2 a. m. No information as to his companions. if any. was available^ A rough outline of the colonel's trans-Atlantic flight via Greenland was said to have been agreed upon at the conference with the Fords. A Ford Motor Company freight vessel is expected to aid the flight. It was understood to have been offered to carry the University of Michigan expedition to Greenland as soon as ice conditions permit. The expedition will prepare a landing field for Lindbergh’s plane. From the present outlook, It was said a start could not be made by Lindbergh before late June or early July. Most of the details of the trip were woredk out at informal conferences between Lindbergh and William B. Mayo, chief engineer of the Ford Motor Company, who was his host here for several days this week. SLACK PONDERS TIME Defers Move on Daylight Saving to “Feel Out” Sentiment. Mayor L. Ert Slack today continued to deliberate on the daylight saving ordinance presented him Tuesday by City Clerk William A. Boyce, Jr. Slack delayed action on the measure to have time to “feel out” public sentiment on the issue. Indications are that the mayor will veto the measure, although he has not expressed himself on what official action he will take. Mason Contractors’ Association voiced opposition to the measure Thursday.

Could Have Sold Twenty Canaries 2 FINE CANARY SINGERS “ HP. 2960. Says Mrs. Fred Ferguson, 4851 Guilford Ave. “I never knew so many people were interested in buying canaries. The phone rang all evening and the next day, despite the fact that the birds were already sold. I could have sold at least twenty more.” If you have canaries for sale tell those who were disappointed above. Cash awaits you. Phone your ad now to MA 3500. You Can Charge It!

taking of mountain lions particularly presented a serious problem to hunters and trappers. They frequent rough, inaccessible country and had to be trailed with dogs and shot after being driven into caves or up trees. Last year literally hundreds were lured to traps and poisoned bait •with catnip oil. # # DR. A. K. FISHER, in charge of economic investigations, is credited with the discovery.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1928

FIRE MENACES NORTH SIDERS, SAYS VGSHELL Report to Mayor Points Out Need for Establishing New Battalion. ASKS FOR NINE HOUSES Brands Present Buildings Old, Inadequate: Urges More Trucks. Establishment of an additional battalion or district on the north side was recommended today by Fire Chief Harry E. Voshcll. Voshell’s report to Mayor L. Ert Slack pointed out the need for the additional unit because of the north side growth. Fire fighting efficiency would be increased, Voshell said. The recommendation is in accordance with the views of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Council Visits Stations Departmental needs were set out in the report which was turned over to the new city councilmen. Councilmen toured engine houses and police headquarters with Safety Board Members Fred W. Connell, Ira Haymaker and Robert Miller Thursday with the view of familiarizing the revamped council with the safety board’s problems. Voshell recommended sale of Engine Houses 1, 5. 6. 8. 10 and 16 and replacement of the “ancient” structures with modern buildings suited to the department’s demands. “Some of the houses are larger than the department requires and are not adapted to their present uses. Several of them have been in service for fifty-five or sixty years,” Voshell declared. Would Require Bond Issue Special bond issue would be required to build new houses. It is unlikely that the council will attempt, immediate permanent relief for the department but it is probable that an ordinance covering costs of painting, roofing and repairing several houses will be presented council by the safety board. Majority of the engine houses need repairing, and remodeling, Voshell declared. Purchase of sites for new houses at Forty-Sixth and Illinois Sts., and Garfield Ave. and Tenth St., was suggested in the chief’s report. Voshell also asked replacement of Engine Houses 24 and 25 with the new’ No. 24 Engine House at Indiana Ave. and Montcalm St. No site was proposed for No. 25. Heating Plants Needed Heating plants are needed in practically all fire stations, the present stoves being in violation of a city ordinance. Voshell asked a site for re-estab-lishment of the fire drill tower. The tower formerly was located on the municipal garage site. Purchase of three pumpers and two trucks as reserve equipment in accordance with National Board of Fire Underwriters recommendations and replacement of other obselete equipment was proposed to the mayor. Extra Care. Trucks Asked Equipment asked by Voshell to put the department in good condition: three squad cars for north side; two new automobiles to replace old cars which would be converted into hose and emergency machines: two pumpers and three trucks for four new stations; two new roadsters for battalion chiefs; two autos for drill instructor and investigator; truck for carpenter department. Voshell gave no estimate of the cost of the new equipment of buildings.

Week-End at Lake Shafer; 85-Mile Trip

The Hoosier Motor Club suggests a trip to Lake Shafer at Monticello, Ind., this week-end. The best route: Go north on Capitol Ave. to Thirtieth St. Turn left and proceed west on Thirtieth St. through Riverside Park to Flackville, which is about three-fourths of a mile beyond the Park. Bear right at Five Comers on U. S. Rd. 52 through Royalton to Lebanon. From Lebanon go north on State Rd. 39 through Frankfort, Rossville, and Delphi to Monticello. Lake Shafer is located about two miles north of Monticello. Distance is 85 miles. The road is paved to Lebanon, macadam to Frankfort, and gravel from Frankfort to Monticello. Lineman Killed By Times Special SEYMOUR, Ind., May 11.—Hobart C. Grouch, lineman, was killed while working atop a pole when he came in contact with a high tension electric wire. He was an employe of the Southern Indiana Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Walking through the national zoo, with a sprig of catnip in his pocket, he noticed that a mountain lion woke up when he passed by and that a tiger next door, reputed to be dangerous, seemed to be courting his friendship. It minced up to the bars and tried to follow him. Dr. Fisher tossed the catnip over the fence. The tiger purred and sniffed and rolled over on it, licked the fur where it had touched, located the sprig on the

Bremen May Try Boston-Berlin Hop; Chicago Acclaims Fliers

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Left to right, Capt. Hermann Koehl. Baron Von Huenefeld and Capt. Janies Fitzmaurice, facing Chicago's welcoming throngs Thursday.

FUTILE TAX GUT FIGHT ISWAGED Democrats to Lose Drive for Larger Slash. Bn T'nited Press WASHINGTON. May 11.—Democratic leaders made their losing fight in the Senate today for more tax reduction than the $203,000,000 provided by the finance committee’s revenue bill. Senator Caraway (Dem.), Arkansas. split the minority ranks yesterday by proposing a tax of 50 cents on SIOO on futures transactions in produce, while most of his party was advocating repeal of the present one-cent tax. His amendment w 7 as defeated. 24 to 47, and the present rale sustained, without a record vote. The Senate also defeated an amendment by Senator Simmons (Dem.), North Carolina, ranking minority member of the finance committee, proposing to eliminate the present tax of 5 cents on SIOO on stcok issues, 42 to 24. It sustained a committee amendment retaining the two cents on SIOO tax on sale or transfer of capital stock, 48 to 29, Democrats favored repeal of this tax also. AID FOR JOBLESS Senate Committee Favors Survey. By Times Special WASHINGTON, May 11.—A committee of the Senate probably will conduct a survey of unemployment and possibly measures for its relief this summer, as a result of favorable report of the La Follette resolution by the Senate Committee on Education and Labor. “The committee feels there is opportunity here for important and very constructive work, and that there is actual necessity for every effort to study and if possible relieve causes of unemployment,” said the report, made by Senator Couzens of Michigan. The sum of $15,000 w r as provided for expenses, and the approval of the Audit and Control Committee now is awaited. NANSEN TO MAP ARCTIC Famed Polar Explorer Hopes to Get Knowledge. By United Press CLEVELAND, May 11.—Age does not dim the Intrepid spirit of the

confirmed polar explorer. Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, Norwegian explorer who has spent many years in the Arctic, told the centennial meeting of the American Peace Society of his plan to map certain far northern regions with a dirigible now being built in Germany.

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Boy Accidentally Hanged By Times Special GOSHEN, Ind., May 11.—Clifford Treat, 13, was accidentally hanged when his neck was caught in a horse halter he had attached to a tree limb and w T as using as a swing.

floor, pounced upon it and finally ate it. He reported this singular conduct to the survey and an investigation was begun to determine whether the plant could be used effectively as bait. The fact that oil of catnip was not produced anywhere on a commercial scale at first delayed the experiments. The Bureau o'; Chemistry reported that only minute quantities had ever been extracted, but a small amount wja finally pro-

Guests of Windy City Plan Further Conquests of Ocean Skies. B” United Press CHICAGO. May 11.—Capt. Hermann Koehl of the crew of the trans-Atlantic plane Bremen, told the United Press today that he and Maj. James Fitzmaurice and Barcn Gunther Von Huenefeld have discussed a possible, flight from Boston to Berlin in their plane, the Bremen. Koehl said, however, no definite plans had been made and that it was merely a possibility over which they had talked along with othet tentative plans for the future. Maj. Fitzmaurice told the United Press that such a flight might take place, but that for the present the three fliers have no definite plans. Meanwhile Chicago w as their host. Eagerly receiving the trans-Atlan-tic fliers, the city added its welcoming tribute to the acclaim which other American cities have accorded them on their triumphal tour. The Junkers plane arrived at the municipal airport late Thursday from Cleveland. Thousands had waited there for hours to hail the distinguished guests. Land on Wrong Field The throngs oroke police lines when the plane, an hour later, glided to the ground and taxied over the field. Anxiety had been felt when the Junkers failed to appear on the horizon at the scheduled time. The fliers explained that they had been delayed first by rain and fog, and then, after reaching the city, had landed at the wrong field. It was there, at Maywood field, that the first Chicagoan greeted them. A small boy came running after their plane as it slowed to a stop. “Hey there.” he shouted, “ain’t you lost? Follow’ the railroad tracks to the municipal airport. Say. which is Fitzmaurice? Will you shake hands with me? Gosh, I'm glad to see you.” And he shook hands not only with the Irish major, but with the entire ere*”. When they arrived at the municipal airport, the fliers were greeted by an official welcoming committee, headed by Mayor William Hale Thompson, who had waited in the rain for three hours. Reception Planned The fliers were escorted to their hotel, and left to rest until 1 p. m. today, when they were to be guests of honor at a luncheon given by Mayor Thompson at the South Shore Country Club. The only other event on their program today was an automobile tour of the city after the luncheon. The evening was open to their personal plans. Saturday they wrill attend a recention given by representatives of German and Irish societies. It will be followed by a parade and a spe-cially-arranged program at Soldiers’ field. In the evening the fliers will attend a banquet and Sunday morning they will leave for Milwaukee. Wives Arrive Mrs. Violet Fitzmaurice and Mrs. Elfreda Koehl arrived from New York by train this morning. They were received by members of the civic reception committee and escorted to the hotel w’here the fliers are making their headquarters. It was understood Mrs. Koehl would visit with relatives during her stay in the city. Patricia Fitzmaurice. daughter of Major and Mrs. Fitzmaurice, remained in New York.

cured, from which it was determined that the oil carried the characteristic odor and that this odor would persist for several months in the open air. n n tt A catnip garden was then planted on the experiment farm at Arlington, from Which enough oil was secured for field experiments. These proved so successful that additional crops were planted by the government at Saratoga Springs, New York.

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TEST PLANE TO EARTH PHONES Seek Radio Connection to Entire Nation. B / I'vift 1 1 Prt s.i NEW YORK, May 11.—Experiments which may result in radio telephone communication between airplanes and any telephone on the wire lines of the Bell Telephone system are to be undertaken at Hadley Field Airport. Company officials said that development of the necessary transmitting and receiving apparatus is already well advanced and supplementary tests in the air will begin quickly as the plane can be equipped with suitable radio apparatus. A Fairchild five-passenger cabin monoplane has been delivered at the laboratories hanger at Hadley field and Capt. A. R. Brooks will act as pilot. The immediate tests will be for development of radio telephone communication between planes and the ground, with extension facilities to all parts of the Bell system should airplane travel become an important form of passenger transportation. Radio systems for the frequent transmission of weather bulletins to airplanes are also under development, company officials said. GIRL ASKS $200,000 FOR LOSS OF LEGS Surgeon Who Failed to Straighten Limbs Is Sued. CHICAGO. May 11.—Miss Sadye Holland, 30, whose legs were amputated last January after a surgical operation to straighten them, has sued Dr. Henry J. Schireson, plastic surgeon, for $200,000 damages. Charging that Dr. Schireson persuaded her to undergo the operation on her legs, which were slightly bowed, Miss Holland alleged she was forced to sacrifice them to save her life when gangrene set in. A family physician, called after the beautifying operation, ordered the amputation. SEAPLANE RECORD SET Flier Stays in Air Thirty-Six Hours In Endurance Test.

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PHILADELPHIA, other record has been shattered by one of the United States Navy fliers. Flying a Navy PN-12 patrol seaplane over Philadelphia until the gasoline supply was exhausted, Lieut. Arthur Gavin has established anew world record for seaplane endurance flight, staying in the air thirty - six hours and one minute.

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Beech Grove Store Robbed Cashman’s store at Beech Grove was broken into Thursday night and SSOO worth of merchandise carried away, according to report made to police here.

Some hunters have reported taking every “cat” that came within the vicinity of traps baited with the catnip and the result is that the oil is now being distributed and used on a large scale. Last year 246 lions, 3,677 bobcats and forty-one Canada lynxes were taken by hunters employed by the Biological Survey and while some of these were probably caught by the old method hundreds were victims of their taste for catnip.

PUBLIC TO SEE HOSPITALS ON VISITING DAY City Institutions to Open Doors to Sightseers Saturday. NURSES TO BE GUIDES Equipment and Ail Rooms to Be Shown Guests at Open House. Indianapolis citizenry will be given an opportunity to study municipal hospitalization at first hand Saturday. The day has been set aside as National Hospital Day. Plans have been made by the several hospital units here to hold open house. Former patients, patrons, graduate nurses, members of the medical fraternity and all interested citizens are invited to come and inspect the institutions. Special programs have been prepared to entertain visitors at some of the hospitals. Student nurses will act as guides through the corridors, wards and rooms. All the modern surgical and therapeutic equipment will be displayed and explained. Operating rooms will be visited and babies may return with their mothers to inspect their birthplaces. Program at M. E. Hospital Hours from 2:30 to 5 p. m. have been set aside for visitors at Methodist Hospital. At 2:30 p. m., a special program will be given in the lobby. President Arthur V. Brown of the institution will preside. Short talks will be given by Dr. L. H. Murlin, De Pauw University, and Fred Hoke. The Methodist Hospital Nurses’ School is now affiliated with De Pauw. Student nurses’ chorus will sing under direction of Miss Anita Scott, hospital hostess. After visiting the various floors, the diet kitchens, newly constructed laundry, power plant and nurses’ home, guests will be taken to the roof garden where tea will be served. Plan Roof Garden Tea Mrs. Fred Hoke is chairman of the hostess group In charge of the tea. Members of her committee are the Mesdames W. D. Springer, Arthur Wolf, Brandt Downey, George M. Smith, F. A. Steele, John Carey, F. G. Johns, E. F. Kiser, Frederick Taylor and Jean S Milner. Patronesses will be C. IT. Jinks, William F. Clevenger, M. J. McKee, Lowell Patterson and Fred L. O’Hair. A harp ensemble will feature the tea, under direction of Mrs. Louise Schellschmidt Koehne, member of the De Pauw University Music School faculty. She will be assisted by Mrs. Alberta McCain Gaunt and Miss Margaret Call. Welcome Sightseers Robert E. Neff, administrator of the Indiana University hospital group on W. Michigan St., said a large crowd is expected there Saturday afternoon. Nurses from the training school and students from the Indiana University School of. Medicine will escort the sightseers through the various institutions. The State university group includes the Robert W. Long general hospital, James Whitcomb Riley children’s hospital, and the William H. Coleman hospital for women. At St. Vincent’s Hospital no special program has been arranged for the day, but authorities there announced that they are always glad to welcome visitors and conduct inspection tours of the various buildings. They will assign special guides to this work Saturday, expecting more than the usual number on Hospital day. Dr. William A. Doeppers, superintendent of City Hospital, announced open-house there throughout the day. From morning until night there will be many nurse-guides on hand to show visitors through the large city institution, he said. PETITION FOR BUILDING Park Board to Hear Request for New Structure May 24. Vanderbilt Realty Company’s petition to build a three-story business structure at southwest comer of Meridian and Thirty-Eighth Sts. will be heard before the park board May 24. Roy Shaneberger, Progress Laundry president, presented the petition to the park board. The building will be of French style architecture, Bedford stone front, and designed Yor high-class shops, Shaneberger said. Thei improvement will cost about $200,000. Mayor L. Ert Slack opposed Invasion of the residential district with a business enterprise. TELESCOPES MAY FLY Use of Balloons in Astronomy Study Suggested. NEW YORK, May 11.—Use of giant balloons to lift big telescopes to sufficient height to avoid interference of the earth’s atmosphere. Is suggested by Garrott P. Serviss, astronomer. Serviss says that aviation will do much to aid astronomers in overcoming present handicaps. Killed In Scaffold Fall By Times Special FT. WAYNE. Ind.. May 11.—E. W. Hall, 60, was killed when a toaffold on which he was working fell, one of the metal hangers on the scaffold penetrating his body. William Lakely, Hall’s fellow workman, was seriously hurt,