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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22

been won and lost in the game, seven
teen of the defendants were dismissed on
motion of the defense.
Three of thRm failed to appear in
court
Among those captured were some Of
the best known gamblers in the city,
the police say. hut they all gave fictitious
names, it is said.
POLICE CALL THEM
~sILK SHIRT BOYS"
The men captured are known as the
silk shirt boys" and the police say
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22
PLEASANT TIME
WITH OWN ATTORNEY.

In his brief history Of the origin OF
the Indiana Bell Telephone Company,
and going quite 4 distance prior to ihRt,
Mr.. Bloom had quite pleasant time un-
der direct examination by r. +. David
son, one Of the attorneys for the telephone
company. at Monday afternoons session
OF the hearing, before the members OF the
Indiana Public Service commission, OF
the petition of the telephone company
for authority 10 increase It's rates.
But under ross-examinntion by Sam
uel Ashby, corporation counsel for the
city of indianapolis, his way did not
seem 10 lead In such pleasant places.
In direct examination by Mr., Davidson,
Mr. Bloom said that back IN about 1850
the question arose as to whether there
should be one big company or smaller
companies throughout the United States,
and It was decided that there should be
local companies, and above all the big
organization for, patents, patent develop
ments, etc.
This continued a few years, be said.
and then the need OF uniformity OF ap-
parstus, methods, accounting, etc. arose,
and the Western Electric company be-
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22
BELL COMPANY
ORDER
OF COMMISSION
One Per Cent More Charged
on Depreciation Than
Authorized.
STOCK OWNERS GIVEN

Edgar s. Bloom, of Chicago, president
of the Indiana Bell Telephone Company,
was still ON the stand this morning, in
the hearing of the petition Of the lndi-
ana Bell Telephone Company for au7.
thority to increase its rates at exchanges
in Indiana and he was still the stand
at the noon recess as a center for ques-
tions propounded by members of the
commission and Samuel Ashby, corpora
tion counsel for indianapolis.
One of the questions that was asked
him was why a small local exchange
could charge from so to 100 per cent less
than small local exchange of the Bell
Company, size and number of calls
being equal"
In reply be gave the keeping ur of the
plant, the setting aside Of a proper
amount for depreciation, etc, as reasons.
In response to a question by Commits
sioner Fred Johnson as TO what would
be his policy IL he acquired a small ex-
change with rural service and a rate,
say of - cents to 75 cents or even up to
81 month--bis policy, that is. az to
rates he said that the company would
have to raise the rate an account of de-
probation and investment and because
they would have to afford better service
especially toll service.
A. t. & It. OWNS
MOST OF BELL STOCK.
Among the questions asked aim was
How much of the stock OF the Indiana
Bell Company is owned by the A. I. X
-"
He replied that all but nine shares,
! which are owned by the directors of the
Indiana Bell, were owned by the a. T..
T.
il was brought out during his cross
examination that the Indiana Bell Tele-
phone Company is charging up per
cent for depreciation on book valuation,
while the order OF the commission Of
Feb o provided that the charge for de-
probation should be 3 per cent annually
on the depreciable property OF the COM
pany
1t is stated that the book valuation by
the company is considerably higher than
the tentative value set by the commits
sion.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22

That bohevism citizenship
that the real danger
Hag who Openly faunt
VanNuys TIaa
the ederaIeo
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22
HAAGS FOUND GUILTY
ON BOOZE CHARGES
BULLETIN.

Julius A. Haag Louis E. Haag druggists were convicted
by jury in federal court this afternoon charge congp
violate the Reed amendment which unlawful the
transportation of liquor into dry
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-22
Steals Baby Carriage

A burglar partially solved the high
cost of rearing family last night
when he entered the house of Mrs.
babel Cary, 1865 Hillside avenue, and
stole q baby carriage.
The carriage is worth $40, Mrs.
Cary told the police.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
MRS. COOK ACCEPTS THIRD
TERM ON SCHOOL BOARD
Announces She Has Decided to
Take Appointment of Dis
trict Judges.

Mrs. Coralie F. Cook. for two terms a
member of the board of education, will
accept her appointment for the third
term, which becomes effective June 80.
Although Mrs. Cook has not formally
notified the justices Of the District Su-
preme Court that she would accept. she
said today that she had decided to re-
main on the school board for another
term.
Mrs. Cook was reappointed by the
Justices of the District Supreme Court
along with DR.. Abram Simon and DIR.
H. b Learned. whose terms also expired
June 30. DIR. Simon has not yet decided
whether he will remain on the school
board No word has been heard from
Dr. Learned. who Is in California, giving
q lecture course at Leland Stanford
University. He is expected to return
to Washington before June 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
HIT BY TRUCK, BOY LEFT
UNCONSCIOUS IN Street
Motor Vehicle Injuring Eugene
Media Fails to Stop-Other
Accidents.

Eugene Nolda. eight. 622 Q street,
is under treatment at Sibley Hospital
for severe injuries received yesterday
afternoon when knocked down by
motor truck at 18th and NJ streets.
He was unconscious and in serious
condition when taken to the hospital.
The patient spent fairly cohtortapis
night. The driver Of the truck failed
to stop his vehicle. the police say.
Witnesses reported the license num-
Der of the truck to the ponce ana re
tective keck found the truck at Cilf-
ton. Va. 1t was admitted by the
owner that the truck was in the city
yesterday. but he denied that IL
struck the child
Another child seriously injured by
an automobile Yesterday afternoon
was Walter Griffin. 1348 D street
northeast. He was at the northwest
corner of Tennessee avenue and D
street northeast when he was run
down by a motor truck belonging to
Chris West. 62l 10Th street northeast.
and rendered unconscious. Surgeons
at Casualty Hospital found he had
sustained a fracture of his left col
arbone and possible fracture Of the
! skull.
Joseph H. Harris. colored. residing
on Sheriff road. Prince Georges
county. Md. yesterday afternoon was
riding q bicycle that was struck by
an automobile on Benning road north
east.
Edward schafrer. 3217 Georgia ave-
nue., was thrown to the roadway near
Newton street and Georgia avenue
yesterday as. a result OF a collision
between his bicycle and the automo-
bile Of L. H. Crook. 1853 Newton
street.
Mrs. B. NJ. Comerford. 1923 18th
street, yesterday afternoon was driver
Of an automobile that struck a motor
cycle ridden by, Ralph T. Henry
Washington barracks. near Pennsyl-
cycle ridden by Ralph T. Henry.
was thrown from the cycle and his
vehicle crossed the sidewalk, striking
and demolishing an $500 plate glass
window at the lunchroom Of Louis
Madness. 314 9Th street.
A collision between the automobile
Of Wallace Johnson, Clarendon. Va.
and a street car occurred at 10th and
F streets yesterday afternoon. The
automobile was slightly damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
OEHMANN'S PETITION
TO RAISE RENTS DENIED
No Meeting Today and No Deter
limitations Are Given to the
Public,

In determinations announced yes
terday afternoon the rent commission
denied the petition Of Andrew Och
mann, directed against J. j. Soper and
others. for permission to increase
rents Of 1012-102O 7th street south
east. holding that the present rents
ranging from $14 to $3.50 a month
were sufficient.
Application of George W. Linkins
for copies of the transcript Of evil
dence. etc, in his case against Edgar
L. Myers. in which the plaintiff lost
was denied by the commission The
case involved rent reductions on eight
apartments at 144s Girard street
northwest, and Mr.. Linkins asked for
la transcript in order to perfect an ap-
peal to the District Court Of Appeals
Complaint of Joseph C.. Catcher
against James Hawkins for posses
sion Of 915 c street southeast was dis
missed, the occupant having vacated
the property. Norma M. Fuller was
granted possession of 1898 Conduit
road on her complaint against c. H
Gerald.
No session was held today, and the
commission announced no new deter.
limitations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
DEMAND VAN SCHA|CK
QUIT SCHOOL BOARD
Citizens Association Charaoterlzes
Him as "Temperamentally
Unfit"

Characterizing DR.. John Van Schaick.
jr., president Of the board Of educa-
ton as 'temperamentally unfit to
hold q public office, the Northwest
Central Citizens Association at a
meeting last night adopted reso-
luton demanding his resignation from
the school board. The resolution also
stated that DR.. Van Schaick is not
bona fide resident of the District
and under the law is not entitled to
hold a public office.
The situation also adopted another
resolution urging the committee OF
the school board appointed to select
successor to Supt. Thurston to re-
elect him for another term. Copies
of these resolutions will be forwarded
mem ers Of the school board and Supt.
Thurston.
The school board also will be re-
Quested by the association to recon
slider the resignation Of DR.. Lucy r.
Notes, principal of the Miner Normal
School A resolution adopted by the
association pointed out that the par.
ents of 10000 school children feel
that her services are indispensable In
the Miner Normal School" She must
be retained il she only acts in an ad-
visory capacity" it adds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

per annum to per cent per annum. a.
1t was in the old code of the DistiiGt.
we petition the passage OF tnls
legislation to protect the oorro"es
and poor man, and to prevent mo
proflteering of the capitalists ana 70
keep down the high cost of LIVING.
Letter From Mayor Of Moline.
letter was read from the ma yor
of Moline. H. explaining that tnat
city would make no further attempts
to get the statue of Lincoln wn1cn
was recently removed from In Iront
of the courthouse. and that Repre-
sentative Graham Of Illinois has been
urged to assist the Brightwood GU
zens in getting the Lincoln statue
erected on the site Of old Fort
Stevens. where Lincoln was unoer
fire July II. 1864.
Col. B. F. Bingham reported that
an appropriation of $4,000 was car
ried in the sundry civil appropriation
bill for erection Of a rostrum In Bat
tleground cemetery.
A letter from A. L. Newmeyer, OF
fering the services of speakers to ad.
dress the meeting of the Brightwood
citizens on the subject of national
representation for the District was
referred to committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
ROTAR|ANS FAVOR
KEEPING THURSTON
Resolution Fayoring Reten-
ton Passed at Meeting, But
Later Withdrawn.

Though taking no official action on
the school controversy over the re-
moval of Supt. Earnest l.. Thurston.
the sentiment of the Rotary Club of
Washington in favor Of his retention
was vigorously expressed at a meet
ing of the members of that organise
tion yesterday afternoon in the Will
,ard Hotel. A resolution introduced
by Francis r. Weller conforming the
action or DR., Van Schaick and his CO.
workers on the board. was passed
IN the heat of the moment" by the
club, then withdrawn for further con-
alteration. The resolution was re-
ferred to tho board of directors. which
Will take tho matter under consider
alton and report next Friday on what
Ia thought advisable action.
When introduced by Mr.. Weller, the
resolution favoring the retention of
board Of education for Its action In
opposition to the expressed will of
Waehingfon's citizens and the Senate
investigating committee was passed.
In the discussion which followed 1t
was suggested that the resolution was
which have been passed by other or
ganisations OF Washington. 1t was
further suggested that as these res
olutions have SO far accomplished no
result otner steps might be taken
by the club which have a real effect
on the board of education.
Ohlcinl Action Cancelled.
The resolution therefore was with
drawn. and official action Of the or
ganizatfon was cancelled. Charles j.
O'Neill. president Of the club. re-
ferred the resolution to the clubs
board Of directors. with instructions
for a report at meeting Of the
Rotary Club next Friday.
Members fthe board Of directors
will in the meantime ask an audience
with members OF the board of educa-
ton in an effort to discuss with them
the entire situation and suggest that
the boards action be reconsidered.
Member Of Club.
L. Bert Nye. secretary Of the club,
said yesterday. following the meet
ing, that action by the club in re-
considering its motion. should not be
misinterpreted to mean that members
were not in favor of Mr.. Thurston's
retention.
Mr.. Thurston is a member Of this
club. filing the classification of SUI
perintendent of public schools" he
said, land we are for him. Our &C
ton in reconsidering the resolution
was taken because we thought our
wishes might be accomplished in some
other direction. Members of the club
will seek an audience with the board
members this week"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
JUNIOR II. S. A SUCCESS.

Success has marked the first year Of
the Junior High School. Miss Alice
Deal, principal. told members of the
Parent-Teachers' Association at a
meeting last light in the old Central
High School. An entertainment also
was given for the benefit Of a recrea-
ton fund. Those who participated
were Mrs. Laura 8. Ward. Miss Jewel
Hawk, Eli Emanuel. Miss Dorothy
Finch. ]. Lewis Moneyway, Miss Lii
liam Chenoweth, Miss Beatrice Coles,
Leslie Tracy. Hall Hopper, Jam s
Bobbay. Arthur b. Pierce. Miss Pau
line Graf and Miss Katherine Nicho-
las.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
DEMOCRATIC REGULARS
CRUSH "DRY" BRYANITES
Secretary Colby Will Head Dele
gates to San Francisco-Whela
,, Named in Eleventh.

The regular" democratic ticket was
elected by a sweeping majority in
the District democratic primaries
yesterday. The vote was 2,s68 to 3b4.
The opposition was led principally by
the Bryan Democracy Club. whose
candidates were listed as dry
John F. Costello was reelected ma
tional committeeman for the District
over William NICK. Clayton. William
T. Whelan was elected to the vacancy
from the 18th district on the District
central committee.
Secretary cambridge Colby Of the
State Department will head the demo-
cratic delegation from the National
Capital to the national convention in
San Francisco. The other delegates
and alternates elected are: Timothy
T. Ansberry, Mrs. Frank Hiram Smell.
John ]. Noonan. John e. Laskey,
Frank b Lord. Frank Sprigg Perry,
John r. Costello. Alvin G. Bolt, Sam
Small, r.. Robert N. Harper and John
B. Colpoy6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
POPULATION INCREASES
IN FIVE SMALL CITIES

Population of various cities has
been announced by tho census bureau
as follows:
La Grande. Orc. e.s13; increase
2,070, or APT per cent.
North Braddock. Pa. 1898; In
crease, 3.104, or 1858 per cent.
Sanford, Fla. 6.5S3: increase. 2,0ls.
or 56.5 per cent.
New Kensington. Pa. 1887: in
crease, 1890. or 65.5 per cent.
Herkimer. n. T.. 10.453: increase
2.933. or $50 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
WILL AID PRISONERS.
Samuel c. Prize Accepts Directorate
of Society,

Announcement has been made today
that Samuel C. Prize of Chicago had
accepted appointment to a directorate
of the Prisoners Relief Society here
II was by the firm of which Mr.. Pir!e
is member. that DIR. f F.. budding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

president and founder Of the society.
was employed when he was inprtson-
ed. After serving FIVE years he was
pardoned. and laid the foundations of
the society.
A communication received yesterday
by DIR. budding brought the news
that his former employer was willing
TO serve as director of the society.
which has Offices at 500 E street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
GOES TO PACIFIC FLEET.

Vice Admiral Clarence 8. Williams
has been detached from command
squadron /. division 1. Pacific fleet.
and assigned to the command Of
squadron 4. division s. Pacific fleet,
with the New York as his fiagshin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12
Y. M. C. A. BOYS ON OUTING.

paraphernalia to make the day sue
cess. more than sixty boys of the Y
M. c. A. boarded special cars today
and proceeded to Rock Creek Park, in
the vicinity of the reservoir, where
every known game dear to the small
boys heart will be INDUCED in.
At 3 o'clock a ball game will be
played between two rival teams, after
which the party will return to the
Y. M. c. A. building and take a swim
in the pool.
The party Is in charge Of E. B. Full
ler director of the boys department
of the Y. NJ. C.. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

/. The Greatest Body Builder.
Father Johns Medicine is all pure
nourishment. No drugs-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

Flowers for Bride and Attendants
Shaffer. 900 14th St Phone Main 2416.-
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

POsfes for Pretty Girls at Commence
ment. Blackstone. 14th and H.-Ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

II you want work read the want col
umns Of The Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-12

Guy Kitchen, returned soldier of
Danville. ILL.,. recently elected city
clerk, resigned in favor of the widow
Of his colonel. C. G. Redden. who died
in France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

This case has been twice tried and
the jury disagreed. Three men
were involved in the shooting, re-
sulting in the death of two boot
leggers, and all have been dis
charged save Hall, whose bail is re-
duced to one fourth that first fixed.
Five cases were before the SUI
preme court of appeals at Wythe-
vile term for writs of error and
appeal, four of them being refused
and one allowed. IN ease Of Harris
against the Commonwealth, from
Prince William county, where the
petitioner was given eight years in
the pcnitentiary for highway rob-
berry, the court allowed a writ of
error. The claim is made that the
accused was in Atlanta, Ga, at The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11
VIRGINIA NEWS

Fire Tuesday almost completely
destroyed warehouse in Peters
burg belonging to j. G. Gray and
burned a quantity of tobacco valued
at $4,000. The loss amounted to
$50 900, with only about $500 in
surance on the building and stock.
THE fire was one of the most stub
born, and the blaze was fought for
more than three hours. The fire
men succeeded in keeping the flames
Confined to the tobacco warehouse.
John Williams, convicted murder
or of Policeman Mann in Lvnchburg,
was taken to the State prison at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Richmond Yesterday. regardless Of
,teh fact that his execution set for
July has been stopped by a writ of
error granted by the Supreme
Court today at Wytheville.
The monument to Col. John S.
Mosby will be unveiled in Warren
town, Saturday, June 19.-The occa-
sion will be celebrated. by process
sion of school children, cadets, vet
Grams of Mosby's command, pa
triotic societies, Masons, Boy Scouts.
and pageant representing the
Southern States and many of their
most famous historical characters.
The veil will be raised by Colonel
.Mosbyis granddaughter, Miss Pau
line Mosby Coleman, of Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11
Stomach Ills

permanently disappear after drinking
the celebrated Shivar Mineral Wa
er. Positively guaranteed by money
,ack offer. Tastes fine: cost a trille'
Delivered anywhere by our Alexan-
iris Agents, F. S. Harper; Inc.
Phone them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

time the crime was committed, ana
he was forced to testify by order
Of the court. the testimony being
used to obtain conviction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11

Ancient PhoenicianS were expert
linen weavers.
More than half Che newspapers Of
the world are printed in English.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-11
Diamond Dyes
Tell You How
A Child can FOLLOW Directions
and get Perfect Results

l Each package of Diamond Dyesp
contains directions 50 simple that any
woman can diamond-dye a new, rich
ifadeless color into worn, shabby gar
ments, draperies, coverings, whether
wool, silk, linen, cotton or mixed
goods.
Buy Diamond Dyes --sio other
kird-then perfect results are qua
ranteed even if you hasptnever dyed
before. Druggist has color card.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-14

Miss Edyth Nixon was an Ellis
visitor Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrenus Icely spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Joe Kel-
Iogg-
Chas. Marquand came back from
Clorado Springs Monday to look af-
ter business interests.
Marion Warren and sister, Miss Ell
sic Warren are here visiting their
cousin, Mrs. o. Griswold-
Mrs Bessie Elliott and sister, EIiz-
abeth liter, from Lenora, visited
their parents over Sunday.
Misses Ruth Musgrave, Olga Riggs
and Mione Cook took dinner with
Miss Ruby and Pearl Rogers Sunday.
News is rather scarce this week,
nothing to report but the weather
and we don't need any reminder of
that.
There is a special show on at the
Ogallah hall Friday night entitled
Blind Husband" and everybody
come
Mr. and Mrs Ross Blake1y enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Yves Marquand
| and Mr.. and Mrs Brent Marauand,
Sunday
Mrs. Flora Ice1y was in WaKeeney
Saturday closing a deal whereby she
| sold her property there to the Hard
| man Lumber Co.
| Mrs. Wes Marquand entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Marquand, Guy
| Marquand and Rev. Ma1mgren at
supper Wednesday evening.
A surprise was given Miss Ruth
Musgrave Wednesday evening. A
number of young people were pres
emit Miss Musgrave and her parents,
I II
| sas City Thursday evening.
! The Epworth League of the M. E.
church viii give q Halloween social at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. NeIse
Hendrix Saturday evening Every
| body invited Refreshments and en-
tertainment appropriate for the even
/ ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-14
SOUTH TREGO

James Benisch called on v. Hulabek
Sunday.
Buying and shipping cattle is the
order of these days
Will Donovan sold some barley to
Geo. Ko1eber, Jr., last week
A. r. Mckinley is again at the job
of threshing his wheat this week
Misses Pauline Stieben and Mary
Wolff called on Mrs James Benisch
Sunday evening
Our teacher, Miss HuIabek, is
wearing big smile since Monday
evening. Wonder why?
Mr.. and Mrs. Remus SCHNEIDER and
family returned from a weeks visit in
Great Bend and Russell.
Fred Eichman, Jr., assisted his
father, Fred Eichman, Sr., in butch
ering Wednesday morning
James Benisch is hauling building
material for erecting complete set
Of farm buildings for his renter, Mr.
Henry Wolff.
Messrs. Alex Rece and Jno. Site
ben motored to Brazine last Saturday
to visit relatives. They returned
Sunday evening.