Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 83, 15 February 1921 — Page 10

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PUBLISHING COMPANIES DIFFER ON COSTS OF SCHOOL TEXT BOOKS INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Feb. , 15. Differences ;of opinion concerning the present status of the costs of labor an jnaterials entering into the manufacture of school textbooks, as compared with costs last December, when bids were submitted to the state board of education for supplying books for the Indiana public schools, marked the testimony of representatives of various publishing companies before ue senate committee on right sand privileges at the hearing on the action of the board In awarding five-year contracts at an estimated initial cost of more than $180,000 to Indiana school patrons over the prices of old books. The hearing was held by the committee in connection with the investigation of the recent school book adop- . tion of the board, ordered as a result of censure introduced by Senator Cann. Representatives of a number of the companies told the committee that if the board had rejected all bids at the time the the adoption was made and called for new bids their companies would have been able to offer books at a considerable reduction from the prices submitted in December. On the other hand, representatives of other companies said that they could not lower bids submitted to the board. Differ on Conditions. The present condition of costs of la bor and materials used by the companies is viewed in different ways by the companies, according to statements made to the committee. Some of the companies believe that prices have declined and others indicated that present conditions are about the same as last December. Representatives of many of the 33 companies submitting books for the consideration of the board appeared at the hearing. Members of state board of education appeared in defense of the action of the board. Li. N. Hines, state superintendent of public Instruction, appeared before the -committee and reiterated his statements, made before the board . that he believed it unwise to make a five-year adoption at this time. He pointed out that no business man in the state would make a five-year contract for materials of any kind at this time. At the meeting of the board Mr. Hines made a vigorous attempt to have the board reject all bids and postpone adoption of texts in the hope of obtaining lower prices for the school patrons of the state. The hearing was presided over by Senator Furnas, chairman of the senate committee. Other members of the committee were in attendance and gave close attention to the testimony of witnesses. GLEN MILLER APPLIES FOR BASS, PICKEREL Application for fish from the state hatcheries and from the national hatcheries to repopulate Glen Miller lake will be made within the next week by Park Superintendent Ed. Hollarn, according to an announcement made Tuesday. The drainage and repairs of the lake have taken all fish out of the lake. It will be filled with bass and pickerel, it is expected. Ordinances governing the time when fishing may be done and the quantiy of fish each person can catch probably will be introduced at council meetings. The lake will be ready for the fish in May, but the hatcheries probably will not send the fish until the last of July or the first of August. Fishes from this year's hatch will be available then. Local Club to Entertain Visiting Basketball Fives, in Richmond for Tourney Entertainment for a large number of the basketball boys of this district will be furnished by members of the Rotary club, according to the action taken by thrm at their meeting Tuesday noon in the K. of P. building. Jerome Bentley, superintendent of the city schools, presented the proposition and the Rotarians entered into the idea readily. It was pointed out that he hotel facilities of the city were such that it would be impossible for the boys who would be here entering in the tournament to be adequately cared for. Arrangements for backing the district tournament in every respect are being made by the club. Men of the club expressed the hope that this year's tournament would be the most successful ever conducted here, and if the plans of the club go through they will have much to do with the making of the tournament. Further plans for the state convention at Evansville Monday and Tuesdays of next week were made. It now appears as if about 25 members and their wives would be present at the state meeting, according to Ed Wilson, secretary of the club. Plans for a community educational campaign were discussed and probably will be outlined in the near future by a committee to be appointed by the club. Local Teachers to Attend Atlantic City Conference ' At i least three and probably four representatives of the schools here will attend the conference of the National Educational association, in Atlantic . City, . N. J., during 1 the week beginning Feb. 24 and ending Mar. 3. In educational circles the meeting is considered one of the most important held-. Subjects which will be given special consideration will be: "PartTime or Continuation - School Education"; "Industrial Rehabilitation"; "Achievements Under the SmithHughes Act"; "Future Activities of the Society Section"; "Agricultural Education"; "Commercial Education"; "Industrial Education"; "Vocation Homing Making Education." SPECIAL FEATURE PLANNED FOR HOLLANSBURG GRANGE HOLLANSBURG. O.. Feb. 15. The Grange met Friday night with a large attrmdance. - A splendid program was :glvn with several reading selections. ' All members are urged to be ' present ; nest Friday evening as something cpeciai is to be given.

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Work f Chamber is Pushed by. u zzzz cnamDer of commerce worked over time" Monday afternoon and evening in order to insure that their part of the work would go over in scheduled time. The committee met at -2:30 o'clock in the afternoon, held a contlnous session until 5 o'clock, then, when they found the lists they were making up had not been completed, they took their work home with them finishing it during the evening. That the work of making the chamber of commerce felt as a civic institution will suffer no "let-up" from now on Is indicated by the fict that a force of stenographers is busily engaged in the office handling the preliminary correspondence. Industry Goes to Waste "This community is carrying on Its biggest Industry, taking the raw material, developing It for years, turning out the finished product, and then forgetting to take advantage of the existence of this industry," said Frank Chaffee, secretary of the chamber of commerce, Tuesday. "I refer to the schools, Richmond schools turn out finished graduates every year and these -graduates seek opportunities in other cities because there have been none provided at home," "This will be one of the factors the chamber of commerce will seek to eliminate. By taking away the temptation of distance, the younger element will be encouraged to remain in Richmond, and contribute their energy to the progess of the city." Another discussion of the chamber of commerce from the standpoint of the business men was furnished Tues day when one of Richmond's best

ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBIT TO OPEN AT PUBLIC ART GALLERY WEDNESDAY

HE Public Art gallery will 'those who has worked with the famopen its doors on the Arts j ous Peter Mi jer. Hentschell's mastery and Crafts exhibit next Wed-! of color effects and designing is dis-

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nesday evening at 7: 30 o'clock. Hostesses to the t public will be members of i the Art department of the Woman's club. Members of the Art association will also be in attendance. With the ever-increasing interest in the exhibits of the art gallery, the openings have come to be of more than passing interest to many. Swedish weavings, batiks, jewelry, tapestry, needlework, lace, pottery, rugs, designs and penals will be shown in the Arts and Crafts exhibit. Swedish Weavings Ish winV ES; bWn Consigned by! Mrs. E. M Glantzbenr. of New York : City. The collection is composed of j hand-weavings in silks and linens, in-, eluding curtains, draperies, scarfs, i luuuuwu bcib. iu6, uasa try. The collection contains wonder -

iui pieces oi worKinantmp, auu eveu , title suggests "Iduma picking the Appiece is subdued and conservative in j pleg of Life for the gods and goddess-

coloring, wnicn seems to De a cnar-1

acterisuc oi ine ovtui&n wurK. Richey Sends Batiks. The Handicraft Guild of Indianapo-j Oakley E. Richey. a Richmond artlis has sent an interesting exhibit of5sti now studying at John Herron Art weavings, toys, batiks and jewelry. , institute has sent some exquisite An enameled box in striking colors , l atlks for the exhibit the most conand some novel pieces of costume ; spicuous bejng, two blouses very origjewelry called petroplasts are among inal and strikjng in design and color.

the piece, ine nana-raaae ios M-Mr- Richey's work shows no little hibit is interesting because toys by,promise for the ou- artist LoUjse

artists are very uiucu in vugue uu

M,et "5e a" , llfPJat the twenty-fourth Indiana exhibit, ' school faculty meeting Monday even-' A filet lace et o T collar and cuff has Bent a lovel Datik for a lamp fullj,ng wh5ch will restricf the amount ( and a luncheon set of linen and I lace ., of brj ht colors wMch are cnaracter. money to be expended on the activ-

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the work of a local woman, Mrs. Mar garet Breckenridge. Batiks Come to Front Batiks on exhibit are representative of the most artistic achievements in that field 'h'ch since its revival tnis country, na ukul iui Tt wii iTom HpntVrhPli r master these is William Hentscnell, a master worker in his own name and one of Many of us are "kindlings" we light up the log, and then go out. But we light up the log. That all things count with us in the long run, that the. simpler things in life are the best, that we have the faith of the mystic, the courage of the warrior, the wisdom of the philosopher, and the diplomacy of the statesman, we must be of the 'log type." Let us take but little stock of the enthusiast: he who is, ever ready of tongue, ever present with wit, and never present when we need him most. Take our community; it may be sick at heart and we may realize some of its needs. We, though strong, feel the need of a helping hand, so we go into the highways and byways in search of a helper, and we find him: the enthusiast. He is ever willing to help; he waxes warmly over the matter in hand and when a new thing appears upon his horizon he is gone like the will-o-the-wisp. to other fields and we are left to toil alone. He is a "kindling"; trust him not. But some place, somewhere we find one of the "log type," who in his quiet way will plug along over the hard road with us and help us. Culticate him. Our home, our community, the thing of beauty in our hearts will never prosper unless we are logs, steadily burning and long lasting. Let us get at the heart of things, for there was never a home nor a community so perfect that it could not be bettered by the introduction of an unknown something of the right type, which will better fit its needs. Infirmity of purpose never reaches the goal. There is no possibility of bettering ourselves, nor our community, physically, mentally or morally, unless we believe that it is the nearest thing to our hearts, and the "let-George-do-it" attitude of the "kindling" will serve us not. Let us have faith, let us believe, let us work and play, love and worship, and no "kindling" will ever eat into our hearts. We must arouse our slumbering consciousness and nurture that new instinct, the community instinct, which will be the means of bringing us closer into the fold of the brother-j nooa or man. jast out ne wno is a "kindling," for by his own actions will you know him. Use him, yes, to light up the log; help him if you can, but search for the "log type" wherever you may be.

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of Commerce Corps of Workers z :r;,,., Tur" of organization. He said: Business Proposition. ness rropwn.o". . "The new chamber of commerce is; purely a business proposition from start to finish. Its object is to ae-, veloo Richmond along commercial, in dustrial and civic lines. A development of this nature will re-act as a benefit to every citizen in the community." "The chamber of commerce will fur nish the citizens of the community with the tools to make a better city; and increase the prosperity of all its people. Are the citizens interested: Are they ready to invest in this proposition? Are they watching out for an opportunity to improve their personal welfare as well as that of the community at large? If so, they are aggressive, public-spirited, and really desire to see Richmond take her place among the cities worthy of mention in the Whitewater valley, and also to i help themselves. Will Take Interest. In the new chamber of commerce the dues will be such an amount that when a member pulls his checkbook from his pocket or thinks of the chamber of commerce, he will ask himself what the Richmond chamber of commerce is doing with his money. He will make it a point to learn what is being done with his money. He will j take a deep interest in the organiza tion. thereby becoming an active mem ber. He will work for Richmond. And that's what will spell success for the chamber of commerce. With all working for the organization, co-operation will be evident, and then watch Richmond grow. Without work, the chamber of commerce would be a flat failure. (played in the wonderful batik hang-, ings, covers and blouse which will be on exhibit. Most of his work is done on panne velvet. Rich Colorings. Rich colorings, sweeping, graceful figures, combined with striking designs and infinite imagination make the three batiks by Elsie Carpell some of the most striking and inspiring exhibits. "Spring in the Hills" is an ethereal bit pulsating with life and maginativeness. Another shows a splendid regal figure weeping draperieS' 6tanding in a garuen surrounaea oy tnree peacocks. This is "Maharanee, Wife of the Snverpln Prince nf Tndin " The. ioveijest of the three is pervaded with ; j an atmosphere that is almost unearthjly and satisfies every fancy that the es ln the Garden of Asgarth." Zaring, who exhibited two canvases Esther Jones of this city, who 1st mirauin art cMiHioa at Tnhti Tforrnn Art institute in Indianapolis this win-; ter has se.nt three verv nrie-inal and njticeabl fotne sfrikig color Combi - striking tray designs particularly nonations. Dorothy Eisenbach, an art student at John Herron Art institute, ...... - t. f. . t, . exhibiting for the first time here, sends a conventionalized peacock in panel design on Japanese grasscloth Miss Eisenbach is said to possess unusual talent in designing and was awarded the design scholarship at John Herron institute last year. Moravian Picture Tiles. Moravian picture tiles and a handsome colored mosaic entitled "Autumn" by Henry Mercre of Doylestown, Pa., who made the insert on the front of tbe high scliool Dunning, will occupy one corner of the pottery exhibit, Fifteen pieces of the most artistic and beautiful pottery which the Overbeck sisters nave ever exniDiieu nere nave

been sent. hoff, sophomore president; and Louis The designs on most of their pottery wentz, freshmen president; student sent this year is done cameo style. ;iiincij members, Roland Loehr, presiThree pieces of Durant pottery dent; Carl Amick and Maxine NobNew York will be shown. This pot-,itt; facuity members, Mr. Vickery,

iery is noieu ior us Dninance ui coloring. Show Persian Rugs. touch of the luxurious magnifl-

u'rcui uc e"c" J gallery, Monday evening. The coma costly and beautiful collection of Per-1 mittee arranging the party was comsian rugs. The collection will be com- j posed of Mr RosSi Mr Thompson,

puscu ui a. uuuiucr oi rugs sem irum loaned bv local rtocb lrhair. New York and a few people. Mrs. Paul Comstock is chairman of the committee arranging the t-i : 11 exhibit of Persian rugs. Others on the committee are Elizabeth Marvel, Walter J. Engle and Armer Keshishyian. The entire north end of the west gallery will be transformed into a tastily furnished living room which Mrs. Ida Carpenter and Miss Florence

Williams are arranging. Furniture Romey's Furniture store, wall paper by Dickinson's store, draperies, rugs and-bric-a-brac by Crawford's, and fireplace and accessories by H. H. Wagner. A number of local persons will exhibit who have not as yet sent their m them will be Miss Bessie Whitridge, Miss Elizabeth Jay, Miss Elmira Kempton, Mrs. Gilbert Dunham and Mrs. E. E. Lebo. Severe Cold Spell 16 Years Ago Here It was just 16 years ago this week that Richmond suffered the most severe cold spell in the history of the city, according to reports handed out by Weatherman Moore. The unusual cold snan started on the unlnckv 13th day and continued until the 16th day of the month. On the 13th it was 13 degrees below zero and did not go above 5 below the entire day. On the 14th it was'22 below; on the 15th it was 10 below, and on the 16th it was 12 below.

fnr the rnnni will ,,lr Z hv cuit court Tuesday mornin bv Mattie L S.?,," JUei!Vertrees against Thomas W. Vertrees.

SUN - TELEGRAM. RICHMOND,

ELABORATE COSTUMES

ARRANGED FOR KIWANIS MINSTREL JUBILEE

Elaborate costumes and stage Betarranger f0r-the Klwanis minstrel, which will be given at the Washington theatre Wednesday a rrv...J. . . - " luu"uay evenings, reD. its ana 17. Final arrangements for all the yarapnernaiia that will be brought here specially for the first annual production of the club were completed by Fred Golz, business manager, who has been out of the city for this purpose during the past two days. Local talent heretofore undiscov ered has been unearthed by the local club for appearance, and advance information seems to indicate that the wnoie show will be far above the standard of local talent efforts. Harry Frankel Directs The entire production has been written, staged and produced under the personal direction of Harry Frankel, who is well known locally for his ability In thi3 line. Kay Weisbrod, will hold down the difficult role of interlocutor. His wide 'experience with the Al a. Fields and iNeu o Brien minstrel shows has ably fitted him for this position. Variety of Fun. Jazz music in all variations; fancy, eccentric, and aesthetic dancing; a fusillade of snappy, up-to-date and local jokes; harmony by "Barber Shop" and "Barn Yard" ouartets sr , just a few of the many sources of the evenings entertainment ine nrst part is entitled "When Good Fellows Get Together." The comedians are Harold Lloyd Kelly; Guild Copeland; George Zwissler, Fred Goltz. Fred Butler, Walter Engle and John Marshal. Many Balladists. The balladists are Frank Funk. Ed Price, George Hodge, and Sam Garton. Harmonists Lon Jones, Frany Strayer, Emmet. Berg, Earl Dafler, and Clyde Gardner. The prelude is called "An Echo from the Southland." The opening overture is "Hello! Hello!" by the entire company. This will be followed by songs by the following: "My Gee Gee from the Fiji Isle," H. L. Kelley. "Rose," by Frank Funk. "Now I Ask You. Is That Nice?" by George Zwissler. I'm a Lonesome Little RaindroD." by Ed Price. "The Scandal of Little Lizzie Ford," by Guild Copeland. "When You Look in the Heart of a Rose," by George Hodge, with violin obligato by Miss Corinne Nusbaum. "Waiter, Bring in the Chicken," by Miss Ruth Penery. "Ohio." by Fred Goltz. "It's Nobody's Business But My Own," by Harry Frankel. "June," by Sam Garton and company. The olio will be composed of "The Rabbit Foot Trio" and "The Musical Mokes," composed of Kiwanians Weis-1 brod Maddy and Nusbaum "Just a Bit of Harmony," by the Kiwanis quartet, composed of Messrs. Hodge, Funk, Garton and Gardner. ,i,,-.m The last part of the show will be "The Goosetown Cabaret." the scenes nr u-hi , t v. , of which are laid in the Goosetown neighborhood of Richmond, along the Whitewater river. This part promises to be a thriller in every respect. The cast of characters is as follows: A resolution was passed at the high t Dt, r aces., onil nf th. The measure was drafted and Dre - 1 csnUH kv o , l f s and ponsorr club Jent couKl members class president i nrpsiHpnta ctnHont !en. and Miss A. V. Lanning, dean of wom - By the reolution each member of the freshman class can spend only 25 o. 1 ' cents per annum for class activities 'social and otherwise; sophomores, 40 cents; juniors, 60 cents, and seniors, $1. The sum is to be paid as annual dues. All clubs will be permitted an assessment of 30 cents per person annually with the exception of the Noyrrac and "R" clubs, whose dues will be fixed by the sponsor. Members of the committee drafting the resolutions were Miss A. V. Lan ning, chairman; class sponsors, senior, w. Taereart: iunior. Miss Bradlev: i sophomore. Miss Morrow; freshmen. Mr. Donaker; class officers. Marion j Zuttermeister, senior president; Dale Harkins, junior president; Don Sud - Mis3 Bradbury and Miss Finfrock. Between 30 and 40 faculty members of the high school attended a Valentine party given in the Public Art

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!SS gradbury. Miss Hildebrandf and miers Lloyd George and Millerand at MlM. hltacfe- cleve Pmes fjSan Remo. Italy, last April, it was an-

I f'fWTlIf I I H V - 1 1 V V r0 I H;4 ill (11 I nH ..., evening. Circuit Court Suit for divorce and custody of two minor children was filed in Wayne cirCruel and inhuman treatment was alleged. Pearl Thurman filed suit for divorce from Clifford Thurman allegWayne circuit court Tuesday morning. Complaint on account was filed by Jacob Kern against Timothy J. Connell for $141.55 in Waye circuit court Tuesday morning. Demand for $220 was made by the American Slicing Machine company against Howard Elstro on complaint in Wayne circuit court Tuesday. Funeral Arrangements i i Clements Funeral services for Toney Clements, northeast of Williamsburg, will be held from the Friends church at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery. This was previously announced as Mrs. Toney Clements.

IND.. TUESDAY, FEB. 15, 1921.

AND STAGE SETTINGS The Duke "(Debumskl) Guild Copeland. - - The Count (Debunk) Walter Engle. Jack Simplex, a Grafter Harry Frankel. Mrs. Vandergould, a Millionairess Lulu Butler. Olea VanderKould. In Seach of a Husband Mary Chenoweth. Petrova Vandergould, Likewise Amy Fitzpatrick. Squak, a Tough Waiter Fred Butler. The last scene will be a ballroom in the Vandergould mansion, with the same cast of characters as above. The entire Kiwanis club will be present as guests. Four Dress Form Making Classes Show Popularity With the starting of a class in dress form making at Hibberd school Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, the number of such classes started here 6ince the introduction of the innovation recently will roach four. The new class, comprised of about 20 women, will meet every Wednesday and every Friday at 1:30 o'clock until the course of five lessons is completed. Mrs. Laura B. Walters will be in charge of the class. Definite announcement has been made that another class is to be started at Baxter school. There is also a possibility that one more class will be instructed at Starr school. Night classes in dress form making will continue only until the close of night school, March 16. Knew Lt Pearson F. Tilton, 122 Norht Eleventh street, this city, was acquainted with Lt. Alexander Pear son, the Texas aviator recently lost on a flight from El Paso to San Antonio. Both received aviation instruction at Gerstner Field, La. Returns from Michigan Mr. R. B. Krouse has returned from Holland. Mich., where he attended a service school held by the furnace company for which he acts as branch manager. Delinquent Tax Sale Delinquent tax sale for the county was held in the first floor lobby of the court house Monday, when a total of $1,966.24 was acquired by the county from property on which taxes had not been paid. Auxiliary to Meet Denver Brown Camp, Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spanish War Veterans will meet in the court house at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. Marriage License Granted Marriage license was granted to George iServokas, restaurant proprietor, of DaJ"lon. and Maria Melethone. of Richmond; and W. S. Kennedy, mechanic, and Ida May Waller, both of Rich- ! mond, by County Clerk Meredith Tues day morning. nnca ior intoxication uan otenniiwas..fined and c2?ts 'or Pub'ic !nttoxi D' Mayor fimerman n city court Tuesday morning. First M. E, Prayer Meetings Prayer meetings of the First M. E. church will be held at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the folowing homes: Mr. and Mrs. John Starr, 191S Main street; Trof. and Mrs. I. L. Donaker, 1414 South D street; Mrs. Emma Parsons. 17 North Fifth street. Will Knot Comforts An all day meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Second English Lutheran church 1 1 Z nem "-eanesaay at me cnurcn. It is the regular February meeting and wl" be spent in knotting comforts will be held Wednesday at the church. . .i.ii .ii.mu munua, ! uc i B .Vslm" 1 ""'i"" ";e ,JU'"U TiMnnM nv.i,,:,. m tt: OI V 6SI Kicnmond met at me COmmunity hal1 Monday aernoon. The 6ubJect of devotion was "Sabbath DesT t auuu ; , iiarea-rei ivenaan naa ment. The next meeting will be held Feb. 28. All members are urged to be present. Knight Templar's Dance The Knight Templars will hold a dance in the Masonic temple at 9:30 o'clock Thursday night. ANGLO PERSIAN OIL TO ISSUE NEW STOCK LONDON, Feb. 15 Issuances of new shares by the Anglo-Persian oil company has been decided upon by the directorate of the corporation, in which jthe British and French governments are financially interested, it is announced. Second preferred shares to the amount of 10,000,000 and additional preferred stock worth 8,000,000 will be placed on the market for the purpose of enabling the company to develop its plant and handle its largely increasing output and its distributing facilities after the end of next year, when its contracts with the I Asiatic petroleum company expires. I Khnrtlv nftpr thp mooting rf Pro. nounced that a French group of bankers had reached an agreement with the Anglo-Persian oil company for development on a large scale of oil supplies from British sources. The project contemplated the creation of a fleet of tank ships flying the French flag, and the building of storage tanks at principal French ports. At that time it was said a French company with a capital of 100,000,000 francs was being formed. Ml

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Carrying of Intoxicants Illegal Under New Bill . (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Feb. 15. The proposed dry measure under discussion in the state senate would prohibit an individual from having in his possession in excess of one gallon of an intoxicant. This provision would hecome effective against all private stocks 10 days after the amendment becomes operative. Sen. Dunn said his proposal was intended merely to

strengthen the enforcement of stand i i Puci law,, pank JL-ly Volstead act. MAINTENANCE FUND OF $2,000,000 FOR ROADS, M'CRAY IDEA (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 15. Governor McCray's program of road improvement throughout the state will call for the creation by the state highway commission of a maintenance fund of $2,000,00 a year, which sum would be used annually in the repair of roads throughout the state. In addition the governor has informed legislators that he proposes that state funds shall match the annual appropriations granted by the federal government, for road building. The program, it is estimated by state officials, would call for the annual expenditure of $5,000,000 or more, on the roads of the state. Opposes 10 Cent Levy. The proposed 10 cent tax levy for the highway commission is opposed by Governor McCray, who today told visitors on ihe grounds of economy alone, he did not believe the tax levy for roads should exceed 6 cents on each $100 of taxables. The levy last year was 3.9 cents, but the governor is inclined to have this increased, saying that he believes better maintenance of the roads should be provided by the state. x The question of fixing the state levy for raising road funds will be left to the state tax board, but the governor's program calls for the legislature enacting new road legislation that will provide for a patrol system to maintain the highways in good repair. MEXICAN BILL RELIEF FOR OWNERS OF LAND (By Asoriatef1 Press) MEXICO CITY. Feb. 15. All land owners in Mexico who were deprived of their property as a result of decrees issud during the Carranza administrao a1H ,o.. tion would be paid under the provi- j sions of a bill submitted to the presi-1 dential legal staff today by President! Obregon. Should the staff approve of the measure, it will be presented to congress. Careful study of the project was asked by the president and members of the staff were asked to suggest other means, or modify the president's plan for the remuneration of large numbers of persons whose holdings . were forcibly taken away by Carranza and returned to what he called the original owners "Ejidos" or town and village corporations which claimed rights dating back to the days of Spanish sovereignty. Collections in Ireland Prohibited by Commander (By Associated Press) CORK, Feb. 15 Street or house-to-house collections of money for any purpose have been prohibited by Major-General Edward Strickland, military commander of British forces in Ireland but it is indicated that permission would be granted in certain cases. The body of an unknown man was found in the outskirts of this city yesterday. On the clothing w as pinned a placard bearing the word "Spy." Famous Astronomer to Lecture in Paris (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Feb. 13 Prof. Albert A. Michaelson, of Chicago university, whose star measuring apparatus, announced last December, interested the scientific world, departs today for Paris to lecture as an exchange professor in the University of Paris for three months. By use of Professor MIchaelson's device, many of the greater suns of the universe were measured, among them Betelguese, which was found to be many million times larger than the sun of our solar system. THREE PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM KENTUCKY PRISON FRANKFORT. Ky.. Feb. 15. Three prisoners, two of whom were serving life sentences for murder, escaped from the state reformatory last night by sawing through the bars of one of the cell houses and scaling the prison wall. The men are Heber Hicks. 20 years old. and Chester Phelps, 24 years old, convicted of murder, and Ray Blackburn, 24 years old, sentenced to one year for forging checks on the state board of charities and corrections. 2,166 DIVORCES GRANTED IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1920. NEW YORK. Feb. 15. The number of divorces granted in the five burroughs of New York city during 1920 was 2.166, or 358 more than in 1919. figures inad public today showed, ; During 1920 there wore 2.699 divorce j actions started, or 268 more than the ) year before.

TELEPHONE COMPANY REQUESTS A CHAIIGt IN UTILITY STATUTt

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 15 At the re quest of the Richmond Home Tele phone company, a bill has been introduced in the state legislature by Representative James Knapp extending SLLSAJfS public utilities may elect to surrender their franchises and automatically place themselves under the provisions of the public utilities act. The action of the local telephone company in endeavoring to have the bill extending the time during which a public utility may come under the supervision of the public service commission is taken as a result of meetings that have been held by utilitlei over the state which are not undef the direction of the utilities comml; sion, according to William Bailej manager of the Richmond company. Would Hasten Action At the present time utilities that ar not under the state commission cai not come under them until their fran chises with cities or counties exfire at which time they automatically gq under the state body. This in many instances would not happen for several years, it is said. Under the nnhlie service rnmnnsion a certain return on money inve.ed Is allowed by the commission al ' rates may be raised accordingly r presenting evidence to the comn sion. At the present time corpotions that are outside the jurisdicti of the state body must go before t; body under which they hold a fchise, which then must go jointly ifore the state body if an increasei rates is desired. Regulates Other Utilities. Many utilities over the state n have franchises in which rates are n stipulated, it is said. This gives the a decided advantage over other ut ities of the state and allows them make excessive profits as far as re ulating of rates are concerned, accor ing to local telephone officials. Tl proposed bill will regulate this many respects it is said. Present conditions are such th, companies out6ide the state body jurisdiction may not get a fair retur on their investment. Should cond tions readjust themselves It would no be necessary for utilities over tb I . . . . A A 1 - j state to go unaer me ciaie uuuj, um 11 preseut cuuuiuuub tuuuuur uimuco over the state would be forced under the state's jurisdiction. Mr. Bailey stated. Would Bring In Others. At the present time it is impossible for them to come under the state's K"irt' , tri ZZ'.'l ,;T ! jurisdiction, the time having expired. The purpose of the bill now presented by Mr. Knapp is to extend this time so that other utilities may come under the commission. Mr. Bailey states that there Is no connection in the present bill with previous ones that have been before the legislature, but that the local company desires it as a protection. GROCERY IS LOOTED; BURGLARS GET $25 Burglars looted the grocery store of C. L. King, 700 North Twelfth street, early Sunday morning, obtaining $4 in cash, a revolver, some cigars and tobacco. The total loss was estimated at about $25 . by Mr. King. ine rooDery is saia to nave lanen place about 12:20 a. m. A man living across the street from the grocery saw some one attempting to get in the store and went out of his house and started across the street. One of the robbers is said to have ordered him back into the house and when he hesitated, shot at him. . The man went back into the house! Both doors, the front and the back, were opened by the burglars. The men were described as about five feet, eight inches tall and of medium not be obtained. Police were working on the case but had obtained no clue Tuesday afternoon. Joint Fleet Will Stay at Panama During Week (By Associated Press) PANAMA. Feb. 13. The United States Atlantic and Pacific fleets arrived here last evening after completing their joint maneuvers off the west coast of South America. The final event of the maneuvers consisted of an attack by destroyers, under a smoke screen, and practiced at formations. During the coming week the fleets will remain here and the crews will meet in athletic contests. Inaugural Expenses Reflected in State (Bv Associated Press) CHARLESTON. W. Va.. Feb. 15. The question of expenses which affected the program for the inauguration of President-elect Harding, has entered into plans for the induction Into office March 4, of Governor-elect E. P. Morgan of West Virginia. The program committee announced that unless railroads reduced rates the West Virginia university cadets numbering 570. would not be brought from Morgantown for the inauguration. The cadet were on the program as the guard of honor. Production costs for cotton In 1920 were estimated at 30 cents a pound with the selling price now far b)low that figure.