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‘JUGGLING’ OF ACCOUNTS LAID TO POWER CO. Funds Switched to Pay Both Dividends, Taxes, Minton Says. PUZZLED BY TRANSFER Step, If Taken, Violated Law, Is Opinion of Accountants. BY BASIL GALLAGHER Times Staff Writer The Indianapolis Power and Light Company in 1931 paid the federal government $551,449.75, following a demand for an additional corporation Income tax, according to an analysis of company reports to the public service commission, now in the possession of Sherman Minton, public counselor. Examiners were sent to this city by the treasury department to scan the books of the light company, at that time, and a demand was made for the additional money, according to investigators. The light company, it was disclosed today, paid promptly. Payment of this demand for additional tax would have depleted the corporate surplus for the period and the payment of dividends (always a most necessary function of a privately owned utility, according to exerts) would have been impossible and illegal, it was asserted. Sum of $525,000 Awaited The common stockholders (the Utilities Power ahd Light Corporation) were in Chicago awaiting the annual dividend. The sum of $525,000 was due the holding company in the matter of dividends, utility exports assert, and it was up to the local light company to pay the government and at the same time appease the “cravings of Mammon,” Mr. Minton said. In order to facilitate the payment of the common stock dividends the company, it is alleged from a study of their reports to the public service commission, transferred from its “reserve for depreciation” the sum of $551,449.73 to the “surplus” account. Reports of the company to the public service commission, according to Mr. Minton, disclose that the dividends paid in 1931 on common stock amounted to $525,000. Utility experts allege from a study of the reports of the company to the commission that the transfer of the sum of $551,449.73 from the "depreciation reserve” fund was made for the purpose of paying the sum of $525,000 to the holding company as dividends on common stock. The effect on the “gross income” item, according to the accountants, was that this amount was decreased for the year, the tax was accrued and the accrued tax was transferred to “surplus” during the following year. There are few companies, accountants assert, which dp not compute their taxes each month during the year so that at the end of their business year they know exactly their liability to the government. Most companies, it was said, make the necessary adjustments for over or under charge so that the amount charged to expenses represents the actual amount due for payment during the succeeding year. Consumer Hit. Is Claim The sum of $525,000 paid the holding company for dividends was paid for by the ultimate consumer, utility experts assert. And the “reserve for depreciation” fund actually belongs to the consumers, it was asserted, when it comes to a question of a possible rate reduction in these parlous times. Accountants assert that the light company made a practice of charging “income taxes” to operating expenses. included under the heading of taxes. These amounts they allege were not paid, so in succeeding years the sum finally was closed to the credit of “surplus account.” accouniants pointed out. to illustrate the above alleged transaction. Table Is Published Following is a table taken from reports of the light company to the public service commission showing “income tax accrued.” Accountants expressed wonder that the figures should always show up in round numbers. * 1927. $63,000: 1928. $84,000: 1929, $84,000; 1930. $184,000; 1931, SIBO- - 1932 $180:000. Total. $775,000. According to an analysis, in the possession of Mr. Minton, from .reports of the light company to the public service commission, the amount of income taxes charged to operating expenses and not paid amounted to $382,203.19 covering the period from 1927 to 1932, inclusive. Utility experts point out that corporation taxes during the period were 124 to 13 per cent. Therefore. they assert, the excess deductions not allowed by the income tax department must have been more than $4,000,000. - Times Index w Page Bridge 5 Broun 7 Business News 9 Church Services 11 Classified 11. 12 Comics 13 Crossword Puzzle 14 Curious World 13 Editorial 6 Financial 14 Hickman —Theaters 7 Lippmann 12 Our Gang—A Series Pegler 7 Radio 3 Sports 10, 11 State News 3 Sunday Sermon 3 Unknown Blond 13 Womans Pages ...............4, ft

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Rail Lines j Control by U. S. Urged Eastman Asks Legislation Compelling Companies to Consolidate. By United Press * WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—Trial ; legislation should be enacted compelling raliroads to consolidate unI der strict government supervision, Joseph B. Eastman, federal transportation co-ordinator, reported to President Roosevelt this afternoon. The consolidations, he said, should be effected through interchange of railroad securities; instead of cash, thus eliminating speculation. Mr. Eastman said he would request formally the compulsory consolidation legislation later. The co-ordinator explained that public ownership and operation of railroads was “the logical solution” of the railroads’ economic tangles but added “I do not recommend it now because the country is not in a financial condition to stand the acquisition of these great properties.” He pointed out, however, that government control of the carriers during the World war in this country and the operation of the Canadian National system did not constitute proof that public ownership was impractical. He recommended that the present policy of co-ordination and consolidation authorized in the emergency act be continued for another year before taking final legislative I steps. BUSINESS BRISK ALL OVER U. S. V Pickup Exceeds Optimistic Predictions Given at New Year’s. Bit United Press NEW YORK. Jan. 20.—A pick-up in business conditions exceeding all the optimistic predictions that greeted the New Year was shown this week in reports to the United Press from all sections of the country. Not only were the big indicators of w hich - way general business is going—such as steel production, output of electric power and railroad freight but retail sales were the best in the last few years. Merchants reported the most active demand since 1929 for dry goods, clothing, furniture and other items and their shelves were rapidly cleared, making for a brisk business in wholesale channels. Stores throughout the country reported the most active post-holiday business in years. An undercurrent of optimism on the part of business men—big and small —and the general public was responsible for the rapid pace of recovery, it was reported. This was indicated also by the active trading and higher prices in the country's leading security and commodity markets. CAFE LICENSE NOT REVOKED, SAYS FRY Pretzel Bell Announcement Is Corrected. Paul Fry. state excise director, announced today the wine and beer licenses of the Pretzel Bell restaurant, 117 North Illinois street, have not been revoked, as announced yesterday at the excise department. The restaurant was given five days in w r hich to show cause why the licenses should not be revoked, Mr. Fry’ said, explaining that the revocation announcement by Fred R. Bechdolt, excise department attorney, was erroneous.

Fugitives Free Teacher ; Flee Into Osage Hills Kansas Desperadoes Believed Joined by Escaped Texas Mob; Officials Fear Reign of Terror. By United Press BARTLESVILLE, Okla.. Jan. 20.—80 b Brady and Jim Clark, who led five other convicts over the walls of the Kansas penitentiary at Lansing yesterday: met companions believed to include Clyde Barrow, notorious southwest outlaw, near here early today and fled into the Osage hills.

Louis Dresser, Kansas school teacher kidnapped by the pair, was released unharmed when the contact was made. He identified police photographs of Brady and Clark as those of his captors. Mr. Dresser and his automobile were seized near Lansing yesterday to facilitate the convicts’ flight. The school teacher said that when the prisoners reached Oklahoma another automobile awaited them by prearrangement. It was driven by a woman who. according to Mr. Dresser's description, was Bonnie (Suicide Sal) Parker, cigar-smoking companion of Barrow, who earlier this week led the e6cap)e of five convicts from a Texas prison farm. Mr. Dresser said the convicts released him on the promilse that he would not advise authorities of his whereabouts for an hour. He was given the keys of his automobile and drove first to Pawhuska and later to Bartlesville, where pwlice and department of justice agents began questioning him.

TREASURY RAID BY CONGRESS IN PROSPECT Roosevelt Increases Veterans’ Pay to Stave Off Spending Threat. ELECTION TIME IS NEAR Many Congressmen to Use Benefits Issue in Campaigns. Bv Vnited Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—A congressional raid on the treasury for funds to continue public works, restore government pay, further liberalize veterans’ benetfis, and put the government in a variety of other expensive projects was in prospect today. Sponsors of specific appropriations cited profits which the government plans to realize from seizure and revaluation of gold as a reason for the new outburst of enthusiasm for spending the government’s money. In the senate, some are looking around for other sources of revenue to finance the spending. President Roosevelt moved to forestall the raiding late yesterday by signing an executive order increasing by $21,092,205 the total compensation of veterans, but whether this action, easing the curtailments voted in the economy bill last spring, will be sufficient to quell congressional rebellion was problematical. Veterans Hearing Set Many senators and congressmen seeking election are going to campaign on the veterans’ issue. The whole house comes up for re-elec-tion this year, and congressmen expecting a close fight will feel considerably more confident if they point to a record which includes a vote for veterans' benefits. The President’s action will deprive them of this opportunity unless they move for further liberalization of the benefits. The matter may come to a head next week. Chairman John E. Rankin of the house veterans committee announced hearings on veterans legislation will start next Tuesday. He intends to press for action 'on the floor. Polls of the senate before Mr. Roosevelt’s order indicated sizeable support in that body for modifications of the benefit reductions. The congressional spending enthusiasm burst simultaneously with announcement that the civil works administration would start demobilizing Feb. 15 even if it gets its requested $350,000,000 additional appropriation from congress. Workers will be dropped at the rate of 1.000,000 every two weeks, and the whole CWA project ended by May 1, Administrator Harry Hopkins said. This announcement followed stopping of CWA purchases, and reduction of maximum working weeks to tw'enty-four hours and fifteen hours, depending on the size of the community. Seeks Permanent CWA Senator Clarence C. Dill (Dem.. Wash.), will fight for a permanent public works program. He would finance it through increased inheritance taxes on big legacies running into millions of dollars. “The government is being driven to take larger and larger proportions of inheritances,” Senator Dill said. Also in favor of continuation of public w’orks and large relief grants are House Majority Leader Joseph W. Byrns and Senators Edward P. Costigan, (Dem., Colo.), Robert F. Wagner, (Dem., N. Y.), and Robert M. La Follette, (Rep., Wis.) This group expects to rally strong support for works appropriations. Senators Gerald P. Nye, (Rep., N. D.), and Arthur Robinson (Rep., Ind.), were in the forefront of those seeking to wipe out the pay cuts of government workers and a poll by Senator James F. Byrnes, (Dem., S. C.>, indicated they had a good chance to succeed in their purpose.

“I'm Dresser; I’m Dresser,” the school teacher shouted as the officers surrounded his automobUe. He was weak from lack of food and in a highly nervous state. Mr. Dresser said the Automobile which met the convicts bore a Texas license. The school teacher was given $5 before the convicts released him. He said the money was furnished Clark and Brady by the woman driver of the second automobile, who appeared elated over seeing the two convicts. She greeteed them by their first names, Drdkser said. Mr. Dresser said both the convicts were armed with pistols. Brady and Clark alternated at the wheel of Mr. Dresser's automobile, he said. The teacher sat between his captors during the long night drive. Authorities were fearful of terrible depredations if Brady and Clark have joined Barrow, as the descrip>- . tion of the woman would indiicate.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20,1934

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Mrs. Fred Brandt LIKE a ghostly voice from the past, a honeymoon letter written by Rheta Gardner Wynekoop to an Indianapolis friend came to light today as the sensational murder trial growing out of her death stood at stalemate in Chicago. Written in the halcyon days of Rheta’s honeymoon in the Michigan woods, the latter contains tender phrases for her husband, Earle Wynekoop. and expresses admiration for Mrs. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop her mother-in-law —now on trial charged with the revolting “opjerating room” murder of the beautiful Indianapolis musician. A love of nature as profound as the girl’s love for music is expressed in the letter written to her Indianapolis friend of that summer of 1929, the then Miss Iris M. Carroll of 1829 Arrow avenue, who now is Mrs. Fred Brandt of Bridgeport. “We are on our honeymoon . . . now don’t you think I found a prize, for he is wonderful to me? ... I know we shall never have a bad quarrel, for he detests such things. . . . His mother, who is a practicing physician, is wonderful to me.” tt tt a nun

THESE are a few of the phrases naively expressed in the letter by the girl for whom fate held sue ha tragic end. Here i Rheta’s letter written a few days after her marriage: Wednesday, Sept. 25, ’29. Dearest Iris, I do not know whether you have heard yet about my marriage to Earle, my previous Chicago friend, now hubby. It might be a surprise to you, and it might not. Everything happened so suddenly, as I have always liked things to

nun a. x * “TJLEASE write me, Iris,” the letter went on, “as soon as you possibly X can, for you don’t realize how much I want you to. No doubt every one feels slighted but I couldn’t call before I left, having decided to go about 3 a. m. We are planning on coming down this fall some time, and I want to be sure that we see you.” After arriving in Chicago four weeks ago this Friday, arrangements were made for a marriage next evening at 6:00, at Sycamore, about sixty miles out of Chicago, where there is a Presbyterian school for boys, incidentally the school Earle attended when a small boy; and we were wedded in the very artistics little chapjel there. After that, we went back for the wedding dinner at the Midwest A. C., w’here Earle is a life member, and stayed there for the night. It is a beautiful club. Earle’s oldest sister, who is in her last year at medical school, acted as maid of honor at the wedding, and the married and only brother served as best man. Our veals luckily were made specially for us just the morning of the marriage day, and other necessities were hurriedly gotten together, including the rings. So I rushed. I had about a four hours’ engagement. 8 8 8 8 8 8

“TTTE are on our honeymoon * v at Frankfort, Mich,” continued Rheta, “where the Wynekoop's summer home is on Crystal Lake, a few miles outside Frankfort, which is right on Lake Michigan. The house overlooks Lake Crystal, which is beautifully outlined by forested hills and reflects the various hues of the sky, being like a large mirrow. The sunrise is marvelous besides the scenery. “There is a long stretch of sand

8 8 8 8 8 8 “npHE Country Club is another spot of inexpressible beauty,” exX plained Rheta in the letter, “being situated on a hill overlooking Lake Michigan on one side and the golf course and Crystal lake on the other. We planned to take golf lessons, but the instructor had left by the time we arrived. Next summer we shall, however. Speaking of the clubhouse itself, it is the most artistic place imaginable. Perhaps you and your hubby could arrange a visit some summer with us, while we are vacationing. You would love it, I know. The pjeople who resort here during the summer are very cultured and of good standing, making it very pleasant in the respect. Earle has the darlingest car, I shall send you a picture of it, us, them and those. At Traverse City, where we took a plane ride last Thursday, a lady had her chauffeur stop that she might look our chariot over, but that is just one incident out of a hundred, for every time we stop a mob collects.

In one way that is nice, in the other way not, since we have to watch thefts. Earle is having the car tuned up perfectly, and then tomorrow I start, drivihg it 50-100 miles every day, so Earle wants. I don’t mind that a bit. Perhap* you can see the car when we come, unless Earle takes his larger one. His mother, who is a practicing physician, is wonderful to me. In fact, every one is. They have me play there until I am about exhausted. When I return to Chicago I shall probably continue lessons with Katherine’s (my new sister) former instructor. Who seems to have a very fine reputation. If not with him, I shall have McGibeny recommend some one for me. Earle is very energetic, always doing things for his mother. He is going to complete medical school next fall. As yet he doesn't know whether he will practice or not, being very’ skilled in mechanics and chemistry. He sponsored the dressing of his car and works on them all, trusting no mechanic alone with them. He is very unlike most fellows that have been used to having anything (hey want, In that no

do, that announcements are late and people waiting to hear. No one knew about, it all, since we decided to do the thing just before Earle was to leave. Parting was unbearable, so here we are, and we are very (much) happy. I have had no time for correspondence, being so rushed about organizing everything, but I do not want to lose my friends, and I wish to wrte all that I may happily hear from auld acquaintances and their whereabouts.

in front of the house. Small poplars and long stretches of long grass dot the sands. A long cement walk leads from the house to two small houses, the icehouse and the boathouse, beside the lake. (Excuse bad in, please). The house if off the road quite a distance, led to by a winding drive through a very pretty forest. In short, we are set apart from civilization, although there are several summer homes around the lake, making the honeymoon perfect in its setting.”

job is too lowly, so to spjeak, for him. Now don’t you think I found a prize, for he is wonderful to me! I know we shall never have a bad quarrel, for he detests such things, having been raised that way. Besides all that he never attends shows or dances on Sunday, and believes in a higher power reverently. I feel he is better than I in the respxct of Sunday shows and such, not having weakened to things of that sort. You and he are very much respected by me for that practice. Now, Iris, do answer this soon, for I really want it and your friendship to be everlasting. Write me about your date of the great step, if yet arranged, and we shall try to be there, if you want it. We are going to be here for about three more weeks, I think. Let me hear from you before then. Your friend as ever, RHETA. P. S— I was presented a cookbook, "The Way to a Man’s Heart,” and have succeeded in gaining very favorable comment upon my attempts.

KIDNAPED BANKER STILL ALIVE, FATHER BELIEVES; READY TO PAY RANSOM

DR. WYNEKOOP MERY SICK,’ court; told Trial May Be Stopped, Judge Admits; Doctors’ Report Awaited. By Vnited Press CHICAGO, Jan. 20.—The operating room murder trial of Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop was stalemated today - with further prosecution of the ailing woman physician dependent on the report of three physicians. Dr. Wynekoop was under physicians’ care at the county jail infirmary after the fifth heart attack she has suffered since the begining of the trial. Three physicians examined her shortly after yesterday’s session of court was canceled because of her condition. She is standing trial on charges of killing her daughter-in-law, Rheta, pretty Indianapolis girl. The examining physicians will report to Judge Joseph B. David at the resumption of the trial on Monday. If continuation of the trial offers grave danger to Dr. Wynecoop a mistrial will be declared, Judge David said. After their first examination of the aged defendant, the physicians agreed that she is “very sick ” They refused to reveal what their recommendation to the court will be. The physicians were Dr. Arthur Byfield, representing the court; Dr. William D. McNally, representing the state, and Dr. Frank Chauvet, representing the defense. State’s Attorney Charles S. Dougherty said he would fight against declaration of a mistrial because of the defendant’s illness. “The nature of the defendant’s illness, high blood pressure and hardened arteries, demands that the trial go on to the jury,” Mr. Dougherty said. “Our information is that the doctor might die in ten minutes or live ten years. “The state has. no Inclination to hasten her death by unnecessary strain, but there is no reason to assume that Dr. Wynekoop’s health is going to improve. If we don’t try her now we won’t ever be able to try her.” FAIR WEATHER IS AHEAD; SMOG LIFTS Dense Soot Blanket Covers City During Night. Appearance of the sun today was welcomed by a choking Indianapolis as the beaming rays cleared the atmosphere of tne thick smog which blanketed the city during the night. The smog, besides making it difficult for persons to breathe, made it difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see more than a few feet ahead. Fair weather tonight and probably tomorrow was forecast for the city by the weather bureau. Temperatures throughout the northwest generally are above normal, indicating little likelihood of severe drop in temperature for several days. Tomorrow is expected to be somewhat warmer than today. Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 33 10 a. m 45 7a. m... M 34 11 a. m 48 Ba. m....*, 36 12 (n00n)... 51 9a. m 40 Ip. m 52

Gold Bill Adoption by House Predicted Today Heated Debate Opens, Limited to Three Hours by Vote; Senate Situation Still Uncertain. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—The house began consideration of the Roosevelt gold bill today, swinging into a heated discussion of the significant monetary measure after voting to limit debate in order to pass the bill before adjournment.

The rule, pxished through by the leadership, held general debate to three hours, but did not limit amendments. Democratic leaders confidently expected adoption of the bill by a sizable majority late in the day. The administration has p>assed the word it wanted the legislation adopted by both houses by Tuesday in order to take over all of the country’s $4,200,000,000 of gold without delay, clear the way for heavy treasury refinancing and put the proposed $2,000,000,000 stabilization fund into quick operation. The senate situation, however, was increasingly uncertain. Senator Alben W. Barkley (Dem., Ky.) in a banking committee session moved to conclude hearings on Monday. Republicans, led by Senator Frederic C. Walcott of Connecticut, set up such a protest that Senator Barkley had to withdraw his motion for the time being. Terming the bill the most important that has

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Wealthy St. Paul Brewer Hopes to Renew Contact With Son’s Abductors Before Nightfall. LETTER SAYS VICTIM * IS DEAD Note Telling Postmaster Bremer Was Slain Accidentally, Is Thought Work of ‘Crank’ Writer. By United Press ST. PAUL, Jan. 20.—New faith that his kidnaped son, Edward G. Bremer, still is alive this afternoon steadied tha courage of Adolph Bremer, wealthy brewer and personal friend of President Roosevelt, as he waited expectantly for renewal of the contact for $200,000 ransom which was broken more than seventy-two hours ago. Friends of the Bremer family were confident the abductors would end their silence before nightfall, despite rumors that flooded the Twin Cities with ominous portents.

JOHN S. MANN SUCCEEDS ELLIS County Commissioners Are Under Control of Ernest Marker. Control of the board of county commissioners shifted yebterday*afternoon to Commissioner Ernest Marker with the naming of John S. Mann, Franklin township, as commissioner of the First district to succeed Thomas H. Ellis, who died Monday. Prior to Mr. Ellis’ death the board’s control was in the hands of Commissioner Dow Vorhies and Mr. Ellis. County Auditor Charles Grossart, ill at his home, swung his,, vote in favor of Mr. Mann upon 'Marker’s nomination of the new commissioner. Commissioner Vorhies favored Mrs. Ellis, widow of the deceased office holder. Mr. Mann figured prominently in the attempt to oust Charles W. Mann, Republican highway sup>er>intendent, two years ago. He was slated for the post of Charles W. Mann. A state legislative act, however, abolished the job and ousted Mann and yesterday Mr. Mann received his political reward with appointment to the county commission. He will serve to Dec. 31 when the First district commissionership expires. He is expected to be a candidate for re-election. URSCHEL KIDNAPERS BEGIN HUNGER STRIKE Bates and Bailey Refuse Food at Leavenworth. By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.—Albert W. Bates and Harvey J. Bailey, serving life sentences in Leavenworth penitentiary following their conviction in the Urschel kidnaping case, were reported by the justice department today to have gone on hunger strike. La Porte Industrialist Dead By United Press LA PORTE. Ind., Jan. 20.—Herbert Goodfellow, 52, industrial leader here, dropped dead in his office yesterday. He served in the British army during the World war and wa£ awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in action. **■

been introduced since the Civil war, Senator Walcott protested vigorously against “star chamber tactics. Republicans and some Democrats contended congress could not delegate to the President its constiutional power to regulate the value of money. The bill would give Mr. Roosevelt pjower to revalue the dollar at between 50 and 60 cents in terms of the old gold dollar. Representative Arthur H. Greenwood (Dem., Ind.), leading off for the administration forces, contended the legislation would make the dollar honest after it has baan a “dishonest one for several years.” He said it would take control of national finances away from the “money changers.” While the debate raged b efore crowded galleries, governors of the twelve federal reserve banks met to considers effects of the legislation. If the bill goes through as drafted, the federal reserve banks will have no gold, but only certificates Issued by the treasury^

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Identification of the missing banker’s signature on the only ransom message delivered so far prompted the assurance that he was not injured seriously. Other evidence indicated he had had a bloody battle with his captors. Letter Believed Hoax Police joined with Postmaster W. C. Robertson of Minneapolis in expressing the belief that a “crank* wrote a letter, received by Mr. Robertson today, purportedly from one of the kidnapers and declaring that the victim had been killed “accidentally" and burjpd in a snowbank near Anoka. One group of the wholly unverified reports that began sweeping the Twin Cities last night and which, continued today said that Mr. Bremer's body had been found at or near the same town, but a United Press investigation proved it unfounded. Other rumors dealt with reports of various suspicious characters having been seen at assorted places and times. Police, though dubious, were checking all such information. They denied other reports that suspects in the abduction were under arrest. Chief Begs to Act Police Chief Thomas Dahill, who has had only snatches of sleep since Wednesday night, continued about his work unruffled, but it was learned that he had begged the elder Mr. Bremer to “call off the efforts to pay ransom and let me turn my men loose.” He has sixtyseven detectives and plainclothes men ready to go into action on a moment's notice. Mr. Bremer refused and reiterated his confidence that the kidnapers would make good on their promise to return his son unharmed if the ransom were paid. He declined to be alarmed by the delay in the second contact. Friends of the Bremers pointed out that the ransom money had been raised in a few hours and that the kidnapers undoubtedly had not anticipated that the large sum would be ready for several days. OFFICE TO CLOSE IN TRIBUTE TO CAIN Former County Treasury Assistant to Be Buried Monday. The Marion county treasurer’s office will be closed Monday morning in tribute to John M. Cain, 43, a cashier in the office, who died yesterday at his home, 2263 North Pennsylvania street. Services for Mr. Cain will be held at 9 Monday at SS. Peter and Paul cathedral, following services in the home at 8:30. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Auto Accident Proves Fatal By United Pres* KENDALLVILLE, Ind , Jan. 20 An automobile accident several day* ago proved fatal to Charles Starmer, 68. The can skidded on a# icy street.

War Pictures Greatest recording of the World war by photos will be started in The Indianap>olis Times Tuesday when the first of a series of uncensored, official pictures, compiled by Laurence Stallings, a famed author of several war stories, will be published. Never before in the state, has any newspaper presented such an amazing feature. Starting with the first turmoil of war and carrying through the entire run of engagements, this series provides a historical chronology that can not be duplicated. The Times recommends this feature, titled “The First World War,” not only as one of smashing reader interest, but has a compilation of war scenes that should serve every man, woman and child as a perfect reproduction of one of history’s most amazing conflicts. Get your Times Tuesday and start with the first of the 500 pictures which will be presented.