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Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
SOVIET HURLED
BACK INTO ROUT
BY POLE DRIVE
Poland's Spectacular Victories
Puts Her Near Equality
on Peace.
RED MORALE BREAKING

The Polish armistice delegates
who went to Minsk almost in the
role of beggars for the crumbs OF
peace from the Russians are ap-
preaching rapidly a basis of equal
ity through the unexpected and
spectacular victories of their armies.
Differed and directed by the best
of the French military strategists,
the Poles have assumed the often
sive along practically the entire
500-mile battle front from the Bal
tic to the Roumanian frontier.
Although the bolsheviki claim
minor successes in isolated sectors,
dispatches from neutral as well as
Polish sources today showed the
soviet forces had been forced back
ward from ten 10 nfteen miles IN
many places.
At some points the Russian re-
treat was said to have bordered on
a rout.
The Russians were still far within the
eastern Polish boundary proposed by
the treaty of Versailles, except for a
small frontage between Brodv and Cholm.
hut the moral advantage in the military
situation was believed to be veering def
nitely toward the Poles
This was due TO several factors. such
as reported depletion of Russian artil-
lery supplies and munitions. the ebbing
nf the bolshevik morale and the final
ejectment of the Russians from the
nanzig corridor and the eastern out
works of Warsaw.
French military experts saw in the
present battle resumption of the old
duel of French and German strategy,
with Gen. Weygand directing the Poles
and Gen. Ludendorf the Russians.
The latest information today Indicated
the battle line ran approximately as fol
lows
HOW BATTLE
LINE RUNS.
From the Baltic east of Danzig. south
ward to a point east Of Graudenz; east
war dto APPOINT midway between Stras-
burg and Soldau, southwark to a point
midway between Thorn and Ciechanof
eastwar dtO a point west of Ciechanof ;
southwark to a point east Of Plonsk
southeastward, circling Warsaw, to a
point west of Brody: thence southwark,
passing west Of TarnOpol to the vicinity
Of the Rouma nian frontier near Czerno-
witz.
Gen. Pilsudski's counter offensive in
the direction Of Siedlce and Brest Litovsk
(directly east of Warsaw has made good
progress since yesterday, resulting in the
capture OF DempHn.
He is aiming apparently 10 split the
Russian center at this point and roll the
bolsheviki back to the north and south.
The Russians have opened lombard
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Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
INDIANA TAXES
TO JUMP MORE
THAN N3 MILLION
Increase in Prospect, Despite
Contra Assurances of
Administration.
STATE ESTIMATE ONLY

Revenues received by the state from
taxation next year will be 5000, ,552. .06
more than those Of two years ago before
the present state tax law became eff
fective according to estimates made to-
day.
This enormous increase is in prospect
despite repeated statements of admins
tration spokesmen that there would be
no material increase in taxes under the
new law, but that the rates would de-
crease in inverse ratio to the increases
in valuations.
The figures quoted are for the state
only and include no county, township.
city, school or other tax.
A total revenue of $40, III ,029.s3 will be
turned into the state treasury next year,
on the estimated valuation OF $5,9S3, ,905, -
265, according to figures compiled by the
state board OF tax commissioners, for
1921.
This revenue is figured on a levy of
1S cents on each 500 OF taxable property
In the state, which 1t is declared by
members of the tax board, will undergo
only slight changes. If any, in figuring
the state levy for 1921.
VALUATION FOR
1918 QUOTED.
According TO figures obtained from the
board. the total valuation for 1918, on
which taxes were paid in 1919, amounted
to 81, ,2S3. 754 .3a5, which 1t was said would
return a revenue to the state OF SIS, 1856,
39016.
The total revenue received by the
state from the taxable property is
learned by multiplying the valuation by
the state tax levy
Carrying out this method, with a state
levy Of 35.1 cents on each 800 Of taxable
property, which In 1918. was s.. .233, =
754,205. the figures show the revenue de-
rived by the state would be ST,740. Al II.
Instead Of Ss,136. .32016, as shown by the
tax boards ngures
In 1919 the state tax board fixed the
state levy at IS cents on each Si00 OF
taxable property
In this year. the total valuation OF
property in Indiana on which taxes were
paid In 1890. was S5,749. ass. .7g4, and was
estimated to yield a revenue TO the
state treasury Of SiO.349. .125 20.
This levy of IS cents was distributed
as follows:
State revenue. cents; state school
revenue. So cents; benevolent institu-
tions $50 cents; education institutions.
2.s cents; vocational education. cents
highway commission, , 2 cents.
The state beard has estimated taat the
total valuation or taxable property In
the state in 1920 on which taxes viii be
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OPEN LETTER
TO ROBERT BRYsoN,
City Controller.

Dear Bob-The primary purpose
Of a city budget is to give the citi-
zens of the city an opportunity to
know how much money the admins
tration proposes to spend and for
what purposes.
A budget concealed from public
knowledge until after it is accepted
Is about as valuable as a vote after
the polls have closed.
If you have prepared a tentative
budget for the council of which you
are not ashamed you will make It
public as quickly as possible.
The taxpayers Of Indianapolis
would prefer to know how you pro-
pose to spend their money now to
learning with disgust how you have.
spent It later on. -
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Mrs. Gait Says Country NoW
Really Run "by the People,

NASHVILLE 1SCommenting victory
Suffrage
association directed fight
world
purpos people by people
victory opportunity
added responsibility
'It a Of surprise.
I'VE have
we ready OF lies
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Indianapolis Leader AppEauds Victory

Isn't it just glorious to think that
women viii get to vote for everything"
said Mrs. Wilmer Christian. 1924 North
Delaware street. acting PR sident OF the
League OF Women Voters, ih a statement
today to a Times represei tative re-
garding the ratification Of tle woman
suffrage amendment by the Tennessee
legislature.
For the first time during all the years
we have fought for woman suffrage / felt
discouraged" she said. for last week
did not feel there was very much hope
for US, although I never would admit it."
Mrs. Christian said the measure has
been ratified at the opportune moment
Just in time for women to vote at the
election
I'VE can now go ahead with our legis-
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
SINNER AGAIN
WRIGGLES AWAY
Assault Charge Will Not Be
Heard Until Sept. 1.

An effective judicial monkey wrench
was thrown into the machinery Of the
court Of Justice Louis L. Kiefer today
and so completely stopped the wheels
:Eat "shiner" Everett Y. Middaugh. ex-
pert craps shooter and politician. and
three others. did not go to trial on
charges Of assaulting Charles Hanlein,
justice of the peace Of RavenswoOd.
Justice Kiefer was ready TO proceed
this morning with the case against
"shiner' SIiddaugh aud Mrs. Everett
Middaugh. Sinners wife, and f. c. Nc
Pherson and his wife. on charge growing
out Of a jolly little spiritual party at
the Mcpherson home In Ravenswood near
the midnight hour of July Is last. during
which Justice Hanlein is alleged to have
received injuries at the hands Of the
quartet which necessitated the expendi-
ture of 500 for the services of doctor.
After continuing the case from last
Wednesday until today, Justice Kiefer
climbed onto the bench with a sufficient
number OF attaches to preserve order.
Lets CO." said Justice Kiefer, as he
opened court.
No sooner was Justice Kiefer ready to
CO. than Attorney Joseph asked for a
jury trial
Sinner Middaugh looked very much un-
concerned as his attorney threw the
monkey wrench which jammed up the
works.
NO TINE TO
COP JURY.
''Mr. Joseph, you know very well that
this is no time to ask for a jury trial,
said Justice Kiefer.
II just heard that there Is going to
be filed a damage suit growing out Of
this transaction" said Joseph.
The only reason for this is to cause
the plaintiffs as much inconvenience as
possible" said Attorney Edward Little,
who represents Justice Hanlein.
Mr.. Little said he was willing to try
the cases before any jury of representa-
tive citizens.
1t then developed that Attorney Little
had fled a $4,000 damage suit before
Judge T. J. Moll of superior court. room
8. in behalf Of Justice Hanlein against E.
C. Mcpherson yesterday.
Justice Kifer then spoke as follows
4 have no objections to having jury
trial. but this case has been continued
pnce before on your request. Mr.. Jo-
seph."
He knew Eve days ago that dam
age suit would be fled" interrupted
TAttorney Little.
''There is one witness in this case who
came 100 miles to testify" advised Mr..
Little
Mr.. Joseph stated that he did NOT
know that his clients wanted jury trial
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Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
NEXT WEEKS ITINERARY
INCLUDES EVANSVILLE.
Here's NeLU Book
for Housewives

Are you interested in new recipes for
vegetables OF course you are, for II is
important not only for health, but also
for economy that everybody should eat
well of vegetables.
A splendid booklet on Preparing Vege
tables has been issued by the United
States department Of agriculture. 1t
contains a scientific discussion Of the
value of vegetables as food and recipes
for the preparation Of all kinds.
A copy Of this vegetable cook book will
be sent free to any reader of The Daily
Times.
Write to our information bureau at
Washington. Use the attached coupon.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

lation for child labor acts and protection
of women in industry. which have been
our goal at all times" she stated.
In discussing the elevating of stand
ards caused by women's participation in
politics, Mrs. Christian said she could
tell better "a year from now" whether
graft will be eliminated from politics.
Il sincerely hope, however, that women
viii raise the standards of politics"
Mrs. Christian said the league ought
to be able to institute legislation for
better schooling movements and legisla-
ton to alleviate the shortage of homes.
"A great field is now opening before
women and l hope and trust they will
m. ke the most of their opportunities, :"
she said.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Pennsy Express Hits
Freight Wreck Debris

ALTOONA. Pa, Aug. 1s- Passengers
on the Manhattan Slimited, crack Penn
sylvania railroad train, were severely
shaken up early today when the express
sideswiped debris of freight wreck ana
two mail cars were derailed a mile west
OF this city.
Three passengers were slightly injured.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
.71-YEAR FIGHT
FOR BALLOT is
BROUGHTTOEND
More Than 26 Million Voters
Will Be Added to List at
November Polls.
ALICE PAUL A SLY ONE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-The women's
seventy-one years battle is won!
Approximately 26ss3, ,566 women become
full -fedged voters, through the act Of
the Tennessee legislature today in ratify
ing the eighteenth amendment to the
United States constitution, and a politi-
cal factor to disturb the politicians Of
the country.
Less than one-half Of the 26,sS3. 500. vot-
ing as a unit, can control the destinies
Of the nation next November.
They will decide what part they will
play in the nations affairs and whether
a new era has begun-an era OF petit
coat political power-remains TO be seen.
Women throughout the world will join
their newly enfranchised sisters Of Amer
lea in celebrating the victory
A great Jubilation is planned for Oc-
tober.
1t Will be held in the rotunda OF the
capitol and Will be the occasion of pre-
senting to the government marble busts
Of Susan B. Anthony, LucretIa Mott and
Elizabeth Cady stanton-the three WON
en- wao began the struggle and died
in it.
President Wilson may take part.
All the women's organizations Of the
country will join in making II an his
toric event.
The amendment added to the constitu-
ton today has been before congress
longer than any other successful amend
ment
It was in 1873 that Susan b. Anthony
made the hrst draft Of IL.
Three years later It was introduced
In the United States senate by Senator
Sargent OF California.
From 1887 to 1913 II lay 10 congress,
without action or even debate
II was not until June g. 1919. thirty
one years after It had gone before CON
gress, that the amendment was finally
passed
STRUGGLE
DRAMATIC.
No struggle In American history was
more dramatic than this battle Of the
women. which began In 1s4S. when Lu-
cretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady stanton
called, in Seneca Falls. ~ Y. the first
woman's rights convention. and ended
today with favorable action by the legis-
lature Of Tennessee.
II was Il struggle to Are the i'm
aginatiOn; 10 the women who dedicated
their lives to Il. It was a struggle for
freedom.
1t was IN ls4s that Susan h. Anthony
rose AZ sader Of the - vement for
political freedom.
The pioneer militant was Susan WON
Continued on Page Three)
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Credit Men Planning
New Election Method

The first draft Of the revised eonstitu-
ton will be discussed at the weekly
luncheon Of the Indianapolis Credit
Mems association at the Claypool hotel
Thursday noon.
The principal change in the method
Of electing officers
The committee which has charge Of the
revision is G. e. Sullivan. chairman; J.
f. Rugenstein, L. c. Brumig, f. G.
Holmes. J. NJ. Casswell and II. o. Bon
npr
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the garage of Mrs.
e. A. West. 2439
Park avenue, early
today.
The only thing
the thief stole was
a pillow with pretty
purple flowers on II.
The pillow was
valued at SO.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

cratic policy to pay fits platform obli-
cations"
Mrs. Abbey Scott Baker. political
chairman Of the national woman's party,
said:
individual men have helped us splen-
didly and we thank them heartily. but
American women can take to their hearts
the happy assurance that women won
the enfranchisement Of American
uOsacr -
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1S-"The demo
cratic party welcomes the women Of the
nation and fwaits their vote In Novem-
Der with coahdenee as to the result"
saiG George White. chairman OF the
democratic national committee. In
statement made today. after ratification
Of the Susan h. Anthony amendment
by the Tennessee house.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
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not be able to live with her until the
money had been paid to Mrs. Dunbar.
Wife No. 2 said she gave Smith about
$500 to assist him in paying his debt and
then learned of wife No. 1.
Smith telephoned wife No. q. It is said,
promising he would pay her some of the
money she had given him IL she would
meet him at Pennsylvania and Market
streets Tuesday night.
He did not keep the engagement
When wife No. / asked Smith for 50
before he was taken to police headqpar-
ters wife No. 2 objected, declaring itlwas
her money. and 1t required some police
effort to smooth things
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

woman, but You see only part of the
money is due at this time aad the re-
mainder for which l gave my note is not
due until February.
(which wife do love most?" and
Smith laughed.
II love them both, for women have
made fool out Of me.
Smith got acquainted with his wives
at the Wheeler Rescue mission, where he
was regular attendant.
MARRIED AGAIN
IN FEW WEEKS.
He is said to have married Miss Wilde
Bostwick Of Chicago June s, and was
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Woman Voter Welcome White

The women Of America have passed
through serious trials in their efforts
to secure the rights Of the ballot" he
said, "and the action Of the Tennes-
see legislature is the consummation OF
their hopes and aspirations
Tennessee has responded TO the call
and holds the proud position Of fur
nishing the vote by which the nineteenth
am sndment has been ratified"
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Little Journeys to
the Mayors Office

Times reporter dropped into the
office Of Mayor Charles w. Jewett
and inquired for tho mayor nc itis5
o'clock this morning.
"IEe left just a little while ago
was the Information given.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
+ II Il T.


women have made a fool out of me-
declared Oliver P. Smith, 49, of 4S5 North
Liberty street, held under charge Of
bigamy.
Smith also is charged with having OBJ
tanned money under false pretenses.
Well dressed, suaye, still wearing the
smile that had won the heart Of more
than one woman, Smith stood In the cell
room at police headquarters today and
asked a reporter how much can they
give a man for bigamy?"
"As for. obtaining money under false
pretenses n can explain that" declared
Smith. II did borrow the money from
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
GOV. COX WORKS
OUT SCHEDULE
FOR SPEECHES
Nominee Is Anxious to Make
as Many Addresses as Pos
sible During Campaign.

COLUMBUS. o., Aug. 1S.-With the ar
rival here at noon today Of Senator Pat
Harrison, chairman of the speakers bu-
reau. Gev. James NJ. Cox, democratic
presidential nominee, expected to work
out this afternoon. at least tentatively
the greater part OF the stumping sched-
u!es 10 be put into effect between row
and the November electors.
The governor sent for Senator Harri-
son because ne is particularly anxious
10 settle details Of the western tour.
which viii begin early in September
and will extend to the Pacific coast,
with speeches n Los Angeles, san Fran
cisco and possibly Seattle and Portland.
TIME TAKEN
UNTIL SEPTEMBER.
His time up to and including Sept. 2
IS pretty we'll provided for with ave ma
jor spea king dates already definitely de-
termined. and Il was Thought unlikely
that any additional speeches would be
sandwiched in. though the governor IN
anxious to make as many speeches as
is humanely possible.
Gov Cox will leave Columbus tonight
for South Bend, Ind. where he will
speak before the Indiana democratic
editors on Thursday.
He will take breakfast in Chicago to-
EOrrOW morning, remaining IN ln0l CITY
for about three hours. returning TO Co
lumbus on Friday.
He viii go Saturday morning by
train 10 Canton. o.. where he Is TO
speak at a Cox day celebration in the
afternoon.
En- route to Canton the governor will
stop for a short time at Orrville, a rail-
way junction. and viii make brief
speech.
NEXT WEEKS ITINERARY
INCLUDES EVANSVILLE.
Next week he will speak at Evans
Vile. Ind. Pittsburg and New Haven.
Conn. finishing up with an address in
New York Aug. 2S at the police exer-
cises near Coney Island.
On Sept he is scheduled to address
the representatives. Of national farm or
ganizations at Columbus.
The western tour is expected to be-
gin Immediately thereafter.
The governor today will investigate
the cases of three prisoners in the Ohio
state penitentiary who have been recon-
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Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

living with her at the Liberty street ad
dress when arrested.
He also admits he married Miss Alma
Hamble. I'll North Alabama street, at
Louisville, KY, Aug. 3.
Smith is said to have promised to
marry Mrs. Rosanna Dunbar, 4$ West
Twenty .fifth street, and admits Mrs. Dun
bs. lolned him 81 300, hut declares his
notes for most OF that money are not
due at this time.
1t was the former Miss Handle, wife
No. d. who caused Smiths arrest
Smith. 1t Is said, told her hs owed
monet and after their marriage would
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

AfNs d Y II = AAtA ;
night man 90 the
Williams garage.
saw 4 RAN run
across Kentucky
avenue and yelleti
at him 10 stop.
When he did
not obey Kramer
hred one shot In
the air.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Bicknell News Price
Forced to Advance

VINCENNEs, Ind, Aug. 1s.-Un-
able to mako both ends meet with
the present schedule of advertising
and subscription rates prevailing, the
Bicknell News, published at BicIxnelI
announces ON increase in advertising
rates and also on subscription rates
to farmers.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

later Richard Heirforth, Acton Ina..
sprinted into the front door Of police
headquarters and said man tried to
choke MIN and rob him at the hay mar
kot. and when he ran to escape the rob
ber somebody fred a shot.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
GOOdrich'S Special
Session Cost $29,O35

The special session Of Gov. James
P. Goodrichs legislature cost the tax
payers of Indiana $1,70S each day.
BY the time the legislators had
wrangled over salary bills and had
passed few laws, one Of which is
being attacked on it's constitutionaiity
In federal court, the total expense of
the session has reached $29,035.1S.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
Found Dead at Home

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 1s.-otto stifel,
prominent politician and former owner
of the Federal Baseball league club, was
found dead in his country home today.
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18

Murder. helpr the cry echoed across
the old hay market 90 Kentucky and
senate avenues at o'clock this morning
Indiana daily times., 1920-08-18
WEATHER

Forecast for indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty four hours ending Z p.
m, Aug. 10, 1920:
Fair tonight and Thursday; not much
change in temperature.
HOURLY TEMPERATURE.
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Pretty Soft

II was soft for the burglar who enterei
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THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Thursday; not muc
change in temperature.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-18
1.-THE CHEAPER"

| King Baggot, one of the best known and most popular leading men in mo tion pictures, plays the chief support i ing role opposite May Allison in The Cheater, an adoption by Lois Zellner of Henry Arthur Jones's notable stage drama Judah" which opens at the Eagle theater Friday and Satur- day and Central Sunday and Monday. King Baggot has the part in which F. S. Willard starred when Judah was first played in London in 1890 at the Shaftesbury Theater and in New I ork the same year.
 Mir aBggot did his first acting as u member of the St. Louis Players club an amateur organization of which Henry Otto, who directed "The Cheat er," for Screen Classics. Inc, was president and stage director. MT. Bag got was in the real estate business with his father during the five years he belonged to this club.
 King Baggot's stage roles include MT. oBbb in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cab bage Patch" the man in "Salomy Jane." and the lead in "In the Bishops Carriage His last stage appearance was with Marguerite Clark in "The Wishing Ring" at Dalys Theater in New York, in 1910.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-18
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Bisbee daily review., 1920-11-18
"BELoW THE sURFACEn

Few motion picture actors are as much at home in stories of tho sea as Hobart Bosworth. Something of the tank and power of the salt waves seems to have been transmitted to his staunch frame. MT. Bosworth is ideally suited to his role as the vet eTan deap-sea diver in Below the Surface which plays at the Central tomorrow and Saturday and at the Eagle Sunday and Monday.
 Mr Bosworth is Martin Flint, a sturdy New Englander. His son Luther. is his partner in his danger ous profession and the apple of his Ieye. Flint's daring rescue Of sub marine crew attracts James Arnold and Edna Gordon. interruptions pro motors from Boston Attracted by the girl, Luther becomes an unwit- ting partner in their schemes, mar ries Edna, and nearly loses his life in her behalf. While he lies near death, she deserts him.
 Martin follows the girl to Boston cabaret, and forces her to start back to Luther with him. The steamer in which they are travelling crashes in to a derelict in fog and sinks. Out Of the wreck comes the means of clearing up Luthers difficulties and the vindication of Martin in his sons eyes.