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The Washington herald., 1920-09-18

action becomes weak,
energy fails, work is an
effort and the beauty of
the figure is destroyed.
Fate is unhealthy.
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The Washington herald., 1920-09-18

Each candidate whipped a fusion
candidate offered by the Republicans
and Democrats.
The men who go back to the 1egts-
lature are Samuel Orr. Louis Wald-
man. Charles Solomon. Augu I
ClaesSenS aud Samuel \. Dewitt.
Although the entire count is not
yet known. it is Indicated that each
on percentage basis will have de-
cfdcdly Increased his strength over
the election of last year.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-18
Refugee Chinese Women
To Build Big Railroad
IVA ~h ing ton Hcrnfd-PubIic Ledger
Service, Special Far East Cable
DIspa tch.)

Pekin.' Sept. 1.-THE board or
communications announces il -
prepared to commence the earth
work for the Chafoo-Wei Hsefn
railway at Shantung and also the
Shis CHA Chuang- line
to connect the Pekin and Hankow
Vine with the Tfen Tsin and Pukow
line. using feminine refugee labor,
provided adequate government or
private relief funds are forthcom-
ing.
Copyright, 1890 by Public Ledger Coz
The Washington herald., 1920-09-18
EXPELLED SOCIALISTS
BEAT N. Y. FUSION MEN

New York, Sept. l6-NII five OF
the. Socialist assembIymen Who were
thrown. out OF the New York State
assembly last laU in coup by
Speaker Sweet and his political
henChmcn. triUmPhcd today at a
special election in their districts.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-18
EASY, HOME SELF TREATMENT

Overstoutness weakens, the liver BE-
comes sluggish, fat accumulated heart
The Washington herald., 1920-09-18
INDIANS SEEK
GERMAN TRADE.
Would Free Themselves OF
British Yoke by New
Trade Outlet.
NEGOTIATE IN BERLIN
Leading Financiers Planning
Indo-German Transpor-
tation Service.
NEGOTIATE IN BERLIN
BY =. Is. CONGEIt.
fWashinEton HernId-Public Ledger
Service, Special Cable DiSpntcb.D

Service, Special Cable Disphtco''
Berlin. Sept. l7.-India is carry
ing her revolt against Great Britain
into the realm OF trade and Intends
by the establishment Of business re-
Iations with Germany to find new
market for her cotton and other raw
materials, thus freeing herself from
the economic bonds of England.
Negotiations are under way in
Berlin for laying the foundation OF
a German-Indian business relation
ship. As a preliminary an important
shipping deal. which fOreshadows
an early return of the German mari
time power in Eastern waters is be-
ing entered into by German and In
dian shipping interests at Hamburg.
The initiative these negotiations
springs from the most important In
dian financial and commercial quar-
tcrs as represented by Hullei Jevan-
jee. India's leading financier and
industrial leader. who since his ar
rival In Germany has become known
in German financial circles as the
'.Stinnes of India" because, like
SHINES. he controls most Of the in
land shipping, mIts and factories in
India.
Indian Heads Move.
Jevanjee, who is known at home
-ss the Master Of the Indian Ocean,
Seeks to establish direct passenger
and freight service between Ham
burg and Calcutta. Bremen and Bonn
bay. which not only would open the
vast markets in the East to Ger
man production but would facili-
tatr G~rmany's access to the raw
materials England has been mOnop-
olizing as a factor in India's eco
nOmiC existence.
The establishment and even
tuaI expansion of German-Indian
steamship service Is envisaEed
along lines similar to the recently
reOrganized German-American ser
vice under American sponsorship
The vessels will be furnished by In.
dia, manned by German officers and
crews and flying the British flag.
Copyright. 1870. by Public Ledger Coz
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
SAY GEISLER
ACTED STRANGELY

NEW LONDON, Conn, July 14.-Fur-
ther evidences to strengthen the authori-
ties contention that Bernard Geisler
chauffeur. killed Mrs. Arthur DeCordova,
wife Of his employer. and then shot him.
self, was disclosed today.
Authorities learned that Geisler acted
strangely before the murder.
He was practicing with revolver
other chauffeurs staying at the summer
resort here said.
Recently Geisler had remarkaed 10 a
friend mot to be surprised IL you see
my name in the headlines of the papers.
\ lock OF blonde hair was found IN an
envelope in Geisler's pocket.
On the envelope was written: In
case of accident or death place this un-
der my pillow"
Mrs. DeCordova's hair was blonde.
Authorities also were Informed Geislei
had some trouble with his wife and she
brought action seeking an allowance
pending suit for separation on grounds
Of cruelty.
That Geisler and Mrs. DeCordova r d
made a previous pilgrimage to the SPOT
on the road where the shooting TOOK
place Monday night was stated by sew
eral persons today.
Several persons who passed the au'
tomobile, backed into the bushes along
side the road shortly before the shoot
ing, were found by officials.
Mrs Gelsler was expected here early
today to claim her husbands body.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
POLICE GET 26O
QUARTS BOOZE
Three Men Charged With
Wholesale Transportation.

The largest booze capture occurring IN
indianapolis In more than a year was
made today by Detective Winkier and h'
morals squad when they took bottled-in-
bond whisky valued at more than $1,000
from three men who are alleged 10 nave
been engaged in the wholesale transpOr-
tation Of liquor into the state.
The arrest was made at 1874 West Ari-
zOna street where the men were unload
ing the whisky from two automobiles and
carrying it into the home OF William j.
Smith.
The men gave their names as Bert Dun
lap, 2s. 1l45 Udell street; John F. Luz,
%, of G34 North Capitol avenue, and VIII
liam Shoemaker, a., Chicago.
An incomplete count by the police in
dicated that there were at least 260 quarts
of whisky in the two cars.
The whisky bore labels indicating it
was made in Ohio and bottled this year.
Federal officials Immediately started
an investigation and confscated the two
automobiles.
The police intimated that further ar
rests would be made
Dan Long, 80, Of Al West Ohio street,
was arrested on charge of operating a
blind tiger after federal officers said
they saw him selling whisky.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
SAYS VAIN
OF CHAUFFEUR
LED TO KILLING
Broker Returns Home With
Murdered Wife's Body and I
Talks to Suicides Widow
EACH HOLDS SECRECY

NEW YORK, July H.-"Infatuation of
the chauffeur for a woman who never re-
turned it."
That was the motive for the murder OF
Mrs. Arthur DeCordOva, wife of a
wealthy New York broker, and suicide
of Bernard Geisler, her chauffeur, ac-
cording to statement today by attor'
neys for the dead woman's husband.
DeCordova returned to New York late
last night with the ,woman's body.
Later> he held two-hour conference
with Mrs. Geisler, the chauffeur's widow.
Neither would disclose the subject OF
the conference. \
Prosecuting Attorney Hewitt who be-
lieves Mrs. DeCordova was criminally
attacked, said this theory practically is
confirmed by evidence provided by DIR.
f. /. Payne, Westerly, Il. l., who ex-
amined the body of Mrs. DeCOrdova after
the shooting and accompanied Geissler
to the New London hospital, where he
died.
According to Prosecutor Hewitt, DR..
Payne reports finding black and blue
marks on Mrs. DeCordova's neck and
other evidence indicating she had been
attacked before the shooting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
SEEK SWEEPING
CHANGES IN TAX
LAWS OF STATE
Correction of Administration
Record Is Aim of Numer-
Gus Measures.

Sweeping changes In the tax laws Of
Indiana would be made by bills intro
duced In the house Of representatives. to-
day.
The bills include legislation recon-
mended by Gov. James +. Goodrich, de-
signed 70 correct the mistakes OF preyi-
Gus legislature Ia regard 10 the Good
Eleh tax laws, ana To remedy the effect
produced by the recent ruling of the
supreme court on the horizontal tax In
creasss imposed By the state board when
Il overstepped its powers.
A number Of the bills introduced
would change the salaries Of township
and county assessors and others have to
do with the method Of assessing certain
properties
Chief among the measures presented,
was that Of Representative William J.
Wood. republican. OF Parr.
Mr. Woods bill provides that all taxes
be paid into the office OF the treasurers
OF the various counties as they would
have been paid had not the supreme court
held the horizontal tax increases invalid.
WOULD DEDUCT
EXCESS AMOUNT.
Following this payment by the tax
payer, the bin would make Il possible
for the amount paid in excess. In view Of
the inyalldatlRs Of the horizontal in
creases to be deducted from such per
sons tax for the xear 1920 and collectable
In 1921
In September Of the present year the
bill continues, the various taxing units
would fix levles at rate sufficient to
produce revenues for the next year In a
sufficient amount to cover the business
Of the next ensuing year. and sufficient
to reimburse all persons who have paid
an excessive tax due to the horizontal
increase.
For those persons who might have
moved from one county to another fol-
lowing the payment of the excessive tax.
and before he would pay another Install
ment in that county, the treasurer would
issue To that person a county warrant
covering the amount paid.
The bill also provides that county
auditors should receive compensation for
the extra work that would be entailed
upon them In carrying out the provisions
of the act.
Another bill introduced by Representa-
tive Newman of Marion county would
provide that mortgages on land, deeds Of
trust or other obligations whereby real
property is made security for the pay
ment Of debt, shau be treated as land
to the owner of such obligations
MORTGAGES MAY
BE SOLD FOR TAXES.
The measure further provides that
taxes shall he considered a lien on the
obligations, and they may be sold for the
payment of taxes, the same as real prop
erty.
A measure presented by Representative
McMasters of Marion county would grant
authority to city officials to make tenn
porary loan, for n period not to exceed
two years, at rate of interest not to ex-
ceed I per cent per year, where funds
are so impaired that the unit will not be
able to complete the fiscal year without a
deficit
The bin provides that an additional
levy be made to meet the loan and tnat
such loan may be made without approval
of the state board OF tax commissioners.
Other tax bills were presented In the
house provided for fixing OF salaries of
Continued on Page Nlne.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
JAILBREAKERS
GET SENTENCES
Three Men Given Terms in Re-
formatOry by Judge Collins.

Harry Wagner, one of the captured
jail breakers, was sentenced today by
Judge Collins to to Ii years In the
Indiana state reformatOry following a
conviction on the charge of grand lar
ceny.
Wagner, along with George Alberts
and Dorsey Harney, escaped prisoners
was arrested on May 50 charged with
entering the home of Andrew Taylor
SOS Virginia avenue, and stealing wear
ing apparel valued Mt 5000.
Wilbur Clark, 1S, was sentenced to
one to fourteen years In the Indiana re
fOrmatory and fined 81 aud costs by
Judge Collins in criminal court today.
On May 10 Clark entered the garage
of c. w. Abraham and stole an auto
mobile belonging to Ivan Smith, 817
North East street.
Clark was also captured Jail breaker,
slated under the name of Robert Clark.
Jamess-W ilsOn, 23 of Louisville, was
sentenced to two to fourteen years In
the Indiana State reformatory, in Grim
inal court today, on a charge of burglary
Wilson was arrested on June % at
the En- Roe Sporting Goods store.
Wilson was captured on the roof of
the Gem theater June - after an ex-
change of shots with the night watch
man.
He had in his possession $500 worth OF
goods stolen from the En- Roe store.
Walter Hinton, negro, who was ar
rested on June 2S charged with steal
ing jeweled pin and $2S from Laura
Hail. 334 North Missouri street. received
a sentence of six months on the penal
farm and fined 81 and costs from Judge
Collins today.
Hinton withdrew a plea of not guilty
on a grand larceny charge and pied
guilty to the charge of petit larceny.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
GERMANS MAKE
MOVE TO BREAK
OWN DEADLOCK
Agent, After Being ClOseted
With Lloyd George, Leaves
With staff officer.
COMPROMISE EXPECTED

SPA. July 1.-THE first coneiliatory
move towards breaking the deadlock over
German coal deliveries was made by the
Germans this afternoon.
DR.. Won Simons, German foreign sec
retary, called on Premier Lloyd George
and the two were closeted for some time.
1t was afterwards declared that the
mpbrospects for a compromise on the crit
ical coal controversy seemed much
brighter.
when DR.. Won Simons departed he was
accompanied by a British army officer
from Marshal Foch's staff.
Marshal Foch, who arrived from Paris
at $50 o'clock to get final instructions
for military movements into Germany, II
the allies were compelled to extend their
zone OF occupation, conferred with the
allied leaders till 80.
Full plans for the military occupation
of the Ruhr district 1.-THE chief coal fields
In Prussia) were outlined.
The meeting was adjourned until 6
o'clock pending the arrival of Field Mar
shall Wilson, chief of the British staff,
and the Belgian military representative.
SOME OBJECTION
To FOCH plan.
1t was learned from an authoritative
source that Lloyd George objected to
certain features of Marshal Foch's plan
FOR tss occupation OF the Ruhr district,
Marshal Foch, who arrived from Paris
at 80 o'clock, conferred at length with
Premier Lloyd George and Premier Mil
lerand.
Ignace Jan Paderewski, former pre-
mier Of Poland, Unexpectedly arrived
here today to plead the cause of Poland.
IIa 7 Ctao-rrn
and afterwards conferred with Premier
MIlIerand.
NJ. Paderewski refused to talk for pub
lieation
1t is understood that the soviet reply
to the allied note asking Russia to Join
Poland In an armistice is under con-
-siderstion by the allied premiers.
While the conference was in progress
the secretary of Dr. Walter Won Simons.
the German foreign secretary, drove up.
He was met by Sir Phillip Kerr Of
Premier Lloyd Georges staff, and the
two talked together for some time
The German official handed a docu-
Iaent to Sir Phillip, who conveyed it to
Premier Lloyd George
DR.. SimOns secretary then returned
TO a chateau on the outskirts OF Spa
where other members OF the German
cabinet, who are now at Spa, were
awaiting him.
CONFERS WITH
TWO PREMIERS.
Immediately after his arrival Marshal
Foch conferred with Premier Millerand
and then with Premier Lloyd George
Field Marshal Wilson, head of the
British general staff, was to arrive later
in the day.
So urgent was the mission OF the
French generalissimo that part Of the
journey to Spa was made in high
powered motor car.
Regarding the allied threat to occupy
the Ruhr district DR.. von Simons, the
German foreign secretary, again threat
ened the withdrawal Of the German dele
cation.
There is nothing new to say now,
declared the German foreign secretary
at noon.
If the allies inform US they intend
to occupy the Ruhr district we will leave
for Berlin"
Belief was expressed by a member Of
the Italian delegation that the Germans
Continued on Page Nine9
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
Girl Reporter Says Speakers
Stand Resembles Pulpit and
Attitude of Lieut.. Gov. Bush
Impresses Her.
Br KATHLEEN MCKEE.

The sign over the door read Senate
Chamber" but my eyes must have de-
ceived me, for l saw a pulpit in the
front of the room.
l thought l had wandered into the
room where the senators were in the
act Of conducting devotional services. \
second glance reassured me on my first
visit to that body.
A number of men were rushing around
in striped shirts-I knew 1t could not be
a church service.
Bald heads appear to every fash
ionable among state senator's, and a
very interesting treatise could be writ
ten upon "a study of Indiana senator's
bald heads from the gallery"
SENATE
FASHIONS.
Bow ties and vast expanses also are
fashionable In that astute body.
Even Lieut.. Gov. Bush wore little
dark blue satin creation which was
quite fetching
noticed one very popular member
who was entertaining quite court at
his desk.
Four dignified senator's were closely
welded together on his desk, while two
others were seated on the arms of his
chair embracing him enthusiastically.
was becoming very interested In lis
tening to two august senators discussing
the ethics Of taxation when very off
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14

BILL PASSED
AFTER FIGHT
Service Body Gets Control of
Shipments From Mine to
State Institutions.
ENEMIES CALL 1T CLUB

Administration forces in the house OF
representatives today won in a spirited
skirmish by suspending the rules and
finally passing a bin giving the public
service commission the power to give
prio-ity to the shipment of coal from coal
mines to state institutions.
By vote OF rs to Is the bill, as intro
duced by William NJ. Swain, Pendleton
was passed after one Of the most bitter
fights yet waged on the floor of the
house.
Representatives who opposed the sus-
pension of rules to advance the bill
claimed OF the floor of the house that
this bin was only 4 club to hold over the
coal mines In an effort to buy a state
coal mine.
William b. CoEalt, Greentown, -IA ex-
planning his opposition vote against the
passage Of the bill, contended that the
members did not know what they were
voting on.
In explaining his vote in favor of the
bill Charles S. Johnson, Grant county
said 1t was more important to keep
the inmates of the state institutions
warm this winter than to see that con-
tracts and labor for state coal is equally
divided
Representative John T. O'Neil. who is
a coal miner Of Terre Haute, said the
coal miners and coal operators were I'M
der & contract.
What kind of contract" some mem
Der called out.
Judge Anderson's contract to put u:
in jail" retOrted O'Neil as the repre-
sentatiyes broke out in 4 storm Of
laughter.
Il know what am talking about,
snapped O'Neil as he pointed his hngel
toward the chair.
There is no shortage of coal cars
and defy any one to show me a rea
shortage
We have our contract that the Goa
cars shall be equally divided among the
mines." said ONeil.
O'Neil voted against the bill and
Charles A. Smith. Princeton. said he
opposed any measure which would
divert coal cars from mines in his
county.
Il can not see the wisdom Of putting
the power of diverting coal cars 20 mines
having state coal contracts for state in
stitutions into the hands of a rate rails
ing board and that is all the public
service commission is. a mere rate rails
ing board" said Smith
Speaker Eschbach in putting the mo-
Continued on Page TwO)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
Bald Heads, Bow Ties and Loving
+ Demonstration Seen in Senate

cious gentleman came to me and assured
me the seats were free.
Great piles of papers on some desks and
small ones on others made me feel GER
tain | would turn socialist after ALL be-
cause even the state senators do not have
their work equally distributed.
All the political traditions that had
heard about were pleasantly brought to
my mind.
FRATERNAL
RELATIONS EVIDENT.
Whispered conversations and fraternal
relations consisting of pats on the back
and loving demonstrations were quite
noticeable in all parts of the chamber.
The way some senators were patronized
and others left alone WAS quite astonish-
ing.
In fact. the good looking ones were
nearly always deserted, showing that
women aren't the only jealous ones.
Upon ascending the speakers stand,
Mr.. Bush assumed picturesque attitude,
leaning against one of the posts.
| looked everywhere for the photog-
rapher, but my attention was again con-
centrated on Mr. Bush, who was pound
ing on the desk and yelling "order."
Evidently he was person of influence
for there was a sudden most undignified
scurrying of dignifed senators to their
seats
Most of the session consisted of mo-
tionS to introduce bills aud motions to
indefinitely postpone others.
CHIEF ITEMS
OF BUSINESS.
Evidently the business of the. senate is
to pass their time.
A gentleman stood up in the front OF
the room and read bills in which the
fContinued on Page Two,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
THREE SNAGS
BLOCK COURSE
OF GOVERNOR
Tax Middle, Coal Mine Pro-
ject and Independent Re-
volt Obstruct Progress.
GRAFT IS sUsPICIONED

Gov James p Goodrich's carefully
planned program for the second extra
session of his legislature has struck
three formidable snags, and it now
appears certain that considerable
time and a vast amount of political
effort will be necessary to get
around them.
The opposition to the governors
program is centered about two of his
pet measures and includes an inde-
pendent movement on the part of as
sembly members that is the most
serious Of all
The two Goodrich measures which are
meeting with stif opposition are:
/. The leghlizatiOn OF the Illegal
acts of the Goodrich state tax bard.
2. The proposed purchase of "A coal
mine of unknown ownership. the
theory that the state can obtain its
coal cheaper from the earth than
from the coal dealers.
The independent revolt OF the assem-
blymen is in regard to the public sery-
Ice commission, which it is now pro.
posed to abolish
LegallzatlOn Of the mistakes of the
state tax board is meeting opposition
from members Of the assembly who do
not believe It is morally right to attempt
to do by Legislation that which the su-
preme court has said is not legal.
The specific act which the administra~
ton wishes Is one that will enable the
! tax board TO continue Its practice of ar.
bitrarily raising the taxes Of any unit
It desires to punish by means Of hori-
zoDtal Increases in valuations.
INCREASES BROUGHT
STORM OF WRATH.
Horizontal Increases Of property values
tfat were already up to true vnlue
brought a storm OF wrath on the Good,
rich administration at the beginning OF
the year.
Opponents Of the extra session pro-
gram believe that this wrath was justl-
fed and will be as much justified even
II the manipulatOrs Of law succeed in
making It legal. which success they very
much doubt
They point out that an act of the legis
lature enabling the state tax board to
say that for taxation purposes 81 900 in
the bank shall be regarded as 81, 400
does not obligate the bank to pay the
deposltor more than $1,000 and there Is
no way in the world that the true value
Of this money can be made any other
than 81 900.
There are some members of the legis
lature who are old fashioned enough to
be unwilling to provide any body with
the power to establish arbitrarily fcti-
tious values on taxables.
Whether there win be sufficient polit-
ical effort made by Goodrich and others
20 pass this measure depends entirely
on whether or not there are enough leg
!sIators willing to sacrifice principles to
political expediency.
The governors proposed purchase Of
a coal mine would meet with considerably
less opposition II II were known what
mine he proposes to purchase, at what
price and from whom.
The legislators and the public have
not forgotten that when indianapolis
purchased a garbage plant it was bought
Continued on Page TwO.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
Come Back If
You Want Votes

Gov Goodrich's legislature had
better take care or several young In
diana women are not going to have
very good opinion of their manner
of conducting business for the state.
The corridors of the statehouse
were crowded today with young wom
en- who are attending the Teachers
college at Twenty third and Ala
bama streets, and who journeyed to
the Capitol building to witness the
legislature in session.
The party divided into two sec
tions, one to visit the senate and the
other the house.
Hardly had the visitors been seat
ed, and gotten comfortably settled to
watch the maneuvers of the legisla-
tors, when someone offered a mo-
tion to adjourn, and Blooeyl went
the visitors party.