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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
THEY'RE GOIN' TO
MEASURE FEET
But for One Night Only and
for Purpose, as You'll See.

HorroGsl
Girls. II you're going to the sock
social" at the Brookside Park United
Brethren church Wednesday night wear
your best pair OF stockings.
And don't be shocked II you're asked 10
show your feet az the door They're
liable 10 measure 'em to determine
your admission fee.
Keeping In step with the feature Of
party the ladies' Bible class of the church,
which is staging the sock social" today
announced that men win be required TO
pay 2l5 cents for each inch OF their feet
Thus II a man has two sized ten "kicks'
he will be required to pay 50 cents,
But In order 10 prevent short reports
on the size Of the pedals there viii be
a couple Of experts with a tape measure
on hand Their duty will be &c measure
feet or course II they run longer than
ten inches 1t will be ur to the owners
to pay accordingly.
And the women. Yes, Il Is reported
they will be required to give exact sizes
II there Is any question about their
sizes-wel then they're subject to the
tape measure, too.
The proceeds Of the evening will go
to the church fund. James r. Parsons
Is pastor OF the church. which Is 10
Gated at 1925 Olney street.
Mrs. Ella Dixon is president OF the
Bible class and Mrs. win o. Maxon
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
Villa Trn Off American Citizen
REBEL LEADER
AGAIN ON WAR
PATH IN MEXICO
Holds u. S. Engineer Prisoner
After RObbing Other
Passengers.
KILLS SEVERAL PERSONS.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Francisco
villa is "on the warpath" in Chihuhua,
according to official dispatches received
here today.
On March he captured a train near
Chihuahua. kidnapped Joseph Williams,
an American engineer, and made a speech
threatening to take other trains and
towns in that section at will, a state de-
partmeut message received today said.
Williams is held for ransom.
The attack on the train was made by
a force Of $50 armed men, under the
personal direction Of villa, according to
the state department. A number Of per-
sous on the train were killed by the
bandits, although there were no reports
OF injury 10 Americans. r. w Black.
an American salesman, and Robert j.
Peltier. another American, were robbed.
The train was burned.
Black gave the following account TO
James B. Stewart, American consul at
chihuahua city:
Two explosions derailcd the engine.
About half the guard Of Atty were killed
AnSyrian was hung and about five Mexi-
can passengers, attempting 10 escape
were shot. Joseph Williams, an Ameri-
can, was carried of for ransom, while
myself and Robert J. PeltIer. another
American. and all other passengers were
robbed and set free. The entire train
was looted and then burned
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
DANIELS ASKS
$4,000 RECRUITS
Secretary Says Compulsory
Training Is Not Necessary.

WASHINGTON, March s.-Compulsory
training will not be necessary for the
navy, Secretary of the Navy Daniels to-
day told the house naval affairs com
mittee.
Daniels asked for authority to recruit
81 600 reservists each year to serve one
year and then -evert to the inactive re-
serve.
"A large reserve IS necessary" Daniels
said When the emergency arises it viii
then be too late 20 begin enrollments
We could not have manned the ships dhd
caTried on the last war without the re
serves.
These reserves should he given peri
odtcal training in peace time to qualify
them for duty aloat, because It is the
seagolng reserve that is needed.
"a fleet of merchant ships as well as
of battleships must be available. Battle
ships alone can not fight a naval cam
paign. In time of war mechant ships
and fighting ships are all part of the
great war machine. The reserve for the
combatant ships of the navy must there
fore be obtained from other sources.
1.-THE bureau of navigation has asked
congress for authority to employ 27,000
reservists," Daniels said "The employ
ment of these men practically constitutes
a oneyear enlistment. | wish to approve
the recommendations for training re-
serves made by the bureau of naviga-
tlon."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
WILSON TAKES
ANOTHER RIDE
Braves Cold Air for Auto Trip
Through Suburbs.

WASHINGTON. March s.-President
Wilson, for the second time within
week. today took a short motor trip.
The weather was a bit cold although
the sun was shining brightly. and the
president asked Dr. Grayson to arrange
for an early motor trip through the
suburbs of Washington.
The president drove in an open car.
Last week be took a short trip in
closed car.
Mrs. Wilson and DR.. Grayson sat on
&dther. side of the president, who wore
3 medium weight overcoat, gray golf
cap and a sweater. The car drove
through the residential section Of the
city.
wilmer Boiling, brother-in law of the
president, was also a member Of the
party.
The president appeared to be in excel
lent health and was chatting spiritedly
with those in the party as they left the
whitehouse grounds. Cheers that went up
from the bystanders were responded to
by the president, who continually tipped
his cap and smiled.
A swarm of secret service men gathered
ST. front of the whitehouse before the
presidents departure to prevent photog-
raphers from taking pictures of the pres
tdent as he left the grounds.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
Law COMPLEXITIES
SECOND MARRIAGE
Former Miss KeIIy's Husband
Held Not DiUOrced.

Mrs James J. Gormley. formerly Miss
Helen Kelly Of indianapolis is in an un-
usual predicament.
The divorce Of her husband from his
arst wife has been declared void, ac-
cording to a dispatch received here from
Danville, ILL.,, and She therefore, Is mar
ried to a married man.
Miss Kelly's father was Michael Kelly
Jr., engaged in the coal business here
1t Is said she received more than 100000
from his estate and $4,000 from her
grandfather's estate.
She married James j. Gormley, a Los
Angeles chauffeur, Jan. 10. it is said,
three days after he had obtained di-
pvorce from his first wife at Las Vegas,
New Mexico. He has been arrested at
Danvile ILL.,, on a charge Of obtaining
his divorce by fraud and misrepresenta
tiOn and 1t is said the divorce has been
set aside, making the marriage to Miss
Kelly Illegal.
Miss Kelly is said to be visiting reia
tives In Indianapolis. Her attorney,
Thomas D. McGee, today refused to talk
about the case
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
GEO. p. MAROTT
DEAD, AGED 81
Retired Business Man Sue
cumbs to Long Illness.

George ". Marott. IS. veteran Indian
apolis business man. died this morning
at his home. 9lS North Alabama street
Death vas due to nephritis, he having
been confined 10 his bed for six months
Mr. Marott. who was born in Daventry
England, saw In America a land Of op
pOrtunity. Stories Of the Advancement
Of young men reached his English town
and he left the land Of his fathers to
make his fortune in this country.
TOLD OF
INDIANAPOLIS.
Friends told him of the growth Of In
dianapolis, pointed out its geographical
and economic advantages, and so be came
TO the capital city of Indiana. picked
out business location just north of
Washington street on Pennsylvania street
and went into the shoe business in April,
1870 just four months after he arrived
in this country.
Therefore as one Of the pioneer busi-
ness men Of indianapolis he grew up
with the city. Older business men tell
Of his constant efforts to develop his
business. his increasing circle of ac-
quaintances, his friendlness that won
him more friends.
RETIRED AFTER
22 YEARS WORK.
Then after twenty-five years of hard
work Mr.. Marott retired, and for twenty
three years he has not been engaged in
business.
His son, George J. Marrot, established
the shoe selling business on Washington,
street, following the principles laid down
by his successful father.
lie is survived by bis widow and seven
children-George J. Marott Joseph E
Marott, Edwin J. Marott and Mrs Cath
crime Keller, all of Indianapolis: Mrs
II. d. Eichholtz, Louisville, KY, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Burt and Mrs. Ellen An
drews, both of London, England
Funeral services will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home Of
George J. Marott, 326S Washington boule-
ward. Friends may view the remains at
o'clock Wednesday morning at the
Marott home. Burial will be in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
INDIANA'S RAIL
EXPORT RATE UP
House Asked to Investigate
New Eastern Tariffs.

WASHINGTON. March s.-The fight
being waged by the midwest. southern
and southeastern states against freight
rates which, it is alleged, initiate
against those sections. was advanced a
step today when Representative Benjamin
f. Welty of Ohio fled a resolution in
the house calling upon the interstate
commerce commission to furnish all
copies of letters and complaints bearing
upon the case. -
Under rates established by order Of
the director general of railroads the ter
ritory comprising Ohio, Indiana and
southern Michigan was granted in 1919
the same export rate via New Orleans
as New York. The eastern railroads
have given notice to the interstate COM
merce commission OF a demand that
these rates be changed TO conform with
what they were prior to Dec. 81, 1919,
when the new rate went into effect.
Weltys resolution was referred to the
committee on interstate and foreign com
merce.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
DOESN'T
SHOW IN COURT
Judge Orders Prosecutor to In
sure His Appearance.

J. Guy Haugh. former haberdasher.
failed to appear in criminal court today
as prosecuting witness against his for
mer wife, Mrs. Marguerite Haugh. who
Is charged with shooting him with in
tent to kill.
1t was explained that the sheriff had
been unable to find Haugh to summon
him as a witness. Judge Collins con
tinued the case for ten days and an ef-
fort will be made to force Haugb to ap-
pear against his former wife.
Mrs. Haugh, ii is charged, shot at her
husband last summer while he was in
the Horace Wood garage. 216 North
Meridian street
Judge Collins instructed Claude Wor-
ley, special Investigator for the grand
jury, 10 produce Mr.. Haugh in court
and place him under bond If necessary
to insure his appearance when the case
Is again called
Mrs. Haugh appeared to he highly
agitated when Mr. Haugh did not ar.
rive. Apparently she desires speedy
trial of the cause.
She was accompanied to court by n
number of prominent Indianapolis citi-
zens and by ONE of her small children.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
Ell PASO DISPATCHES
CONFIRM STORY

FL PASO. Tex. March s-Report Of
the capturN by "Pancho" villa, Of Jo-
seph Williams. American citizen. for $50
o00 ransom. was reiterated today by pas
sengers on the Inflated train dyHamlted
near CorraiitAs last Thursday. few
survivors reaching Juarez stated Villas
band OF more than 800 we'll mounted and
well armed followers killed twenty sol
diers Of the train guard. two Mexican
trainmen, and several Mexican passen-
gers.
An unfathomable feature Of the sur
viyor's story was Villas motive IN per-
mltting Robert T. Peltier OF Nogales,
Ariz.. a passenger, 10 go free after con-
de.nning MIN TO be shot. villa addressed
the survivors, saying he was not a robber
and assassin, but was lighting for civil
liberty, and would spare the remaining
passengers out OF honor for the memory
Of Gen. Felipe Angeles, Villas former
comrade cxecHtcd uy the carrguzIstas in
Chihauhna City several months ago.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
TIRE PRICES UP
Is TO 20 PCT.
Leading Manufacturers An
nOunce Increase.

Automobile tire prices today were ad-
vanced from 10 TO 20 per cent by the
agencies of large tire manufacturing
plants in Indianapolis The increase ia
general over the country.
Increased costs of materials, higher
wages TO workers and general con6i-
tions" are given as the reason for the In
crease in a dispatch received here from
New York
AT the Firestone branch it was re-
ported that the largest increase would be
felt in the larger sized cord and fabric
tires. Tubes, too, come in on the ad-
vance.
Other tire agencies have been notified
that new schedules of prices is coming,
but they had not been received today
The new prices are effective imme-
diately.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
AZ Lives Saved as
Lake Steamer Sinks

MILWAUKEE. March S.-The Pere
Marquette line steamer No. 3. 9OO-ton
passenger and freight packet steamer,
sank half a mile off the entrance to the
harbor at Ludington, Mich, at l o'clock
this morning.
The crow, numbering thirty five per
sons, and about a dozen passengers. were
rescued The steamer left Milwaukee
Sunday in company with car ferry No IS.
Both vessels became fast in the ice off
the entrance to the harbor at Ludington.
The shock of striking the ice is thought
to have torn a hole in the wooden packet
vessel. The passengers and crew made
their way across the ice in the darkness
to the car ferry.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
INDIANA'S 10Th
AUTO SHOW TO
OPEN AT 7 P. M.
Fair Grounds Building Trans
formed Into Fairy Land
by Exhibitors.
DISPLAYS NUMBER lbs

, Indiana's twentieth automobile
show will open in burst of splendor
tonight
The first glimpse Of the fairyland
which the Indianapolis Automobile
Trade association has created in the
great manufacturers building at the
state fair grounds will be offered the
public at o'clock.
The last artistic touches were added
to the show during the day. One hun
dred and thirty eight exhibits lnclud-
ing passenger cars, auto trucks. acces-
sories and other creations of the auto
motive industry, will be on display.
After tonight the show will be open
FROM 10 n. N. to 1890 p. m.
EXPECT CROWDS
TO BREAK RECORD.
With exhibits far superior to those
or any previous year, the officials Of
the Indianapolis Auto Trades association
confidently expect larger crowds to at
tend the show than ever beore.
Every facility for the convenience Of
those who wish to attend has been ar
ranged. Special street car service vnl
be provided on College avenue, Central
avenue and Illinois street car lines.
Ample parking space has been provided
at the fair grounds for those who drive
20 the show.
One of the features of the show is
the longest picture in the world" This
picture is made up of many panels, reach
ing around the great building, continu
Gus scene being carried out. Numerous
japanese lanterns and other decorations
add to the attractiveness of the show.
Entertainment at the show, which is
not provided by the boosters for indi-
vidual cars, will be provided by three
'big time" vaudeville teams from Chi
cago. Two teams of wandering mu-
@sicians" will move about, playing as they
go, and stopping now and then to give
tmpromptu concerts. An orchestra Of
young women will provide music from a
platform erected in prominent posi-
tion.
VOCAL NUMBERS
FROM ORCHESTRA.
The travelling players are Reese and
Brooks, string instrument artists, aud
Minnetti and Riedl, piano accordionists.
The orchestra is composed of six young
women travelling under the name of ia
net Adler and company. The members
Of the orchestra will vary their program
with vocal numbers
Thursday has been designated "The-
atrical day" The trade association has
CONTINUED on Page Five)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
10000 FRENCH
AND BRITISH
ATTACK TURKS
Extensive Military Demon
stration' Breaks Out at
Ottoman Capital.
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED

LONDON. March S.-Allied and
Turkish forces have clashed in Con-
stantinople, official messages today
declared. Martial law has been de-
clared, the message said, and 10000
British, French and Italian troops
made IAN extensive military demon
stration."
The Turks resisted and fighting fol-
lowed. No details of casualties were
given.
MASS ALLIED TROOPS
AT STRATEGIC POINTS.
An allied army Of 10000 men Is be-
ing concentrated at Constantinople and
in adjacent Turkish territory. it was
learned this afternoon. These troops
are being nassed at strategic points as
a result of unanimous agreement
reached among the allies.
Units from fleets of the various allied
powers are collecting in the Sea of Ma
mora with Constitinople lying within
easy range Of their guns
British troops in Egypt and Palestine
are reported to have been ordered TO
Constantinople. Detachments of allied
troops that were being held in the near
cast are being moved closer to the Turk
ish capital as a result Of the critical sit
uation that has developed.
HOME DRAFTS
IN READINESS.
Home drafts in England are being
held in readiness for service
Geneva dispatch to Daily Express
today quoted a former member of the
Turkish chamber of deputies, who is
member Of the young Turk committee,
as saying:
When the allied naval and military
forces occupy Constantinople general war
hy the Mobammedans against the Chris
iians will begin
The new allied note to Turkey
on Saturday, containing drastic terms.
will be followed by drastic action
Il necessary" said the Daily Tele-
graph today. British initiative and the
threat to- occupy Constantinople startled
France, but French opinion is understood
TO have undergone a complete revulsion
regarding the Turks after the massacre
OF Christians in Cilieia. There is a
tendency on the part Of Italy to abstain
from action, limiting her part in the new
allied attitude toward Turkey to dipIo-
matte cooperation"
Great Britain is reported to have sent
a direct query to both France and Italy
asking If they would take Joint action
for the occupation of yConstantinople
Large forces Of allied troops are being
held at Salonidi. BatOum and in Anatoiia
for use at Constantinople and elsewhere
in Turkey IL needed
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
Defend Dry Law
Before High Court

WASHINGTON March s.-The valid
ity of constitutional prohibition is be
ing fought out in legal abttle of attor
neys for the federal government. the dry
states, the wet states and the liquor in
terests in the United States supreme
court today. A decision is not expected
before April or later
As the court met Elihu Root filed a
brief for the United States Brewers as
sociatlon, supporting the contention OF
Rhode Island.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
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S.O.St

help after indulging in mental gymnas-
tics over various tax reforms.
They struggle up to the desks and
weird and varied are the questions asked.
How much exemption is a bank rob-
ber allowed for wear and tear on equip
ment?" This question was propounded
by one ambitious individual.
I'm that case. of course" answered an
unabashed collector. I'VE must take into
consideration original cost. upkeep, re-
pair expenses, necessity, etc. Are you
engaged in the profession? Your income
tax information is confidential, you know.
but may be had by a court order from
the head of the bureau at Washington"
Better put me down as a speculator.
1 CUES, and let the wear and tear CO."
+ =
"Say. Mister, am I allowed exemption
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
ALLIES FACED BY
1900 TURKS

WASHINGTON. March S-Forty three
thousand Turkish troops are under arms
in the area in which 10000 French. Brit
ish and Italian soldiers are reported to
have clashed with the Sultan's men. ac-
ctIding to information here today. This
is the strength of the Turkish regulas
army, which is said to be concentrated In
Constantinople and Anatolia.
No official word of the reported out
break of fighting in Constantinople had
reached here, but military men have been
expecting a fight.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
HUNGER IN TRAIN
OF SNOWDRIFTS
NeU England Faces Food
Crisis, Boston MIX Famine

BOSTON, March S.-Completely iso-
lated by huge snow drifts, hundreds of
families IN northern Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont today faced a food
crisis because of the suspension OF all
railroad and trolley transportation in
that section.
Milk trains from the farming regions
to the north have failed to battle their
way through the drifts anc Boston is
faced with a milk famine.
Hundreds of passengers are reported
marooned aboard stalled trains.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08

may ne considered as deduction from
the general return"
l. i
'Do I have to pay income tax on
alimony7" twas a blushing widow.
1T lsn't required, alimony is gift,
not an income"
f. - Il
Hello"
Hello, yourself"
"Can / deduct funeral expenses for
my mother law from my tax return p
Sorry, but it can't be done Such
collections should, however, come under
the luxury tax"
- l.
He was an overworked individual
~ have two wives. one Of em divorced
Of course, and two families. Can / be
considered the head OF two households
and be allowed an exemption OF $4,000"
NO, under the law you are morally
the head of only one family and legally
the head of another Two thousand dol
lars is the best l can do on exemption
in your case"
A discrepit individual approached dis
gulsed in dark glasses and cane.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
Socialists Invite
Labor to Join Party

MILWAUKEE, March S.-The social
ist party today invited labor to join
with il. i'm the approaching national cam
paign. The national executive commit
tee, meeting here, agreed to ask labor
organizations to send representatives to
the national socialist convention in New
York May S. The date was changed from
May to permit extensive May day dem
onstrations throughout the country.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08

I'VE might grant you an exemption for
war tax on liniment but not doctor bills.
Serves you right for owning a hivver
anyway"
A wife and a husband appeared each
claiming to be the head Of a family and
asking for a $4,000 exemption.
Under the law there can be only one
head of the family and we can give only
one Of you the $4,000 exemption"
A whispered argument ensued which
was won by friend wife
Il am the head of the house" she
said, las per verbal agreement"
Listen, Mister, Just naturally can't
remember how much l earned" stated one
half hopeful individual.
1T wouldn't be a bad idea to try real
hard said the collector.
But suppose I can't rememberT
"Oh, a small matter, the penalty for
not paying a tax on all your income
merely amounts to $4,000 fne and a
years vacation in some friendly bastlle. -
T. Il Il
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
MOTHER AND A
BATTLE FLAME
Escape Home, but Two Tots
Die After Struggle.

MUsKEGoN. Mich. March s.-with
her clothing ablase, Mrs. Hartly Roe OF
Muskegon succeeded in carrying her four
children from her burning home early to-
day but not before two Of them had been
burned fatally.
One OF the Victims was a e-months old
baby and the other a S-year-old daughter.
IL is feared that the mother and another
OF the children will die
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
New Hampshire Holds
Primaries Tomorrow

CONCORD. n. H, March S.-New
Hampshire tomorrow will hold the frst
state presidential primaries of the pres
ent campaign.
Democratic candidates for delegate-at-
large are unpledged. while of FIVE can
didates for the four places as district
delegates, three are pledged to Herbert
Hoover.
With the exception of one candidate
for delegate t-large, who has declared
for Hiram Johnson, the republican
forces generally favor Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-08
10000 MORE TROOPS
ON WAY TO ALLIES

PARIS, March s.-British and Italian
reinforcements are en- route to Constan-
tinople and viii swell the allied garrison
IN Turkey TO $1,000 troops, the Matin
said today.
The $1,000 troops in Turkey, it added,
will not include the 5000 French soldiers
now on duty in the Balkans