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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
MOVE TO KNOCK
OUT BIG MERGER
SCHEME FAILS
KOkOmO Motion to Dismiss
Electric Corporations
Petition Denied.

motion to dismiss the petition Of the,
Indiana Electric Corporation for au-
thority to purchase the property of seven,
electric companies in Indiana and to is
sue securities in the establishment of
Central Power Plant. made by Fred Bates
johnson, representing the city Of Koko-
mo, was overruled by the public service
commission today.
The motion was made on the ground
that the corporation had not established
values of the property it proposes to buy
and on the ground that it had not COM
piled with the provisions of the law in
that it had not set out at what price its
proposed securities are to be sold.
INFORMATION
ORDERED SUPPLIED.
Commissioner George Barnard. presid-
ing in the case, ordered the petitioners
to supply such information and then
overruled the motion of Mr.. Johnson. The
motion TO dismiss came after the petit
TONERS had rested their case.
Mr. Johnson declared that an analysis
Of valuation figures clearly indicates that
the petitioners have not produced any
proper evidence as TO valuations except
in the case Of the Merchants Heat and I
Light Company of indianapolis. He de- !
clared that if that valuation is admitted
the case falls fat Of It's own weight be-
cause the valuation given is far below
that set out by the petitioners in their
petition. He declared that other valua-
tions are based on technical considera-
tious and are of no value as far as estab-
fishing the true worth Of the properties
involved is concerned.
VALUATIONS CLAIMED
LESS THAN STOCKS, BONDS.
Assuming that every hypothesis that
has been produced is to be taken into
account he said the valuations claimed
by petitioner are S2.0O0OO0 less than the
amount of stocks and bonds it proposes
to issue
Mr.. johnson then cited the law. which
he declared made it mandatory on the
petitioner to set out prices expected to
be obtained for securities.
There has not been one word said
in this case as TO the prices this COM.
pany expects to obtain for its securities
he said.
BLESSING HOLDS
WITH JOHNSON.
Commissioners Barnard held that this
is for the commission to determine. Mr..
johnson replied that It appeared to him
to he exactly the opposite. Commissioner
Edgar Blessing held with Mr.. Johnson
After some further argument Commits
Sioner Barnard ordered the petitioners TO
file the desired information and over
rhled the motion to dismiss.
Most of the morning was taken up with
continuance of valuation testimony.
Experts who testified yesterday were re-
called to give valuations on different
bases from those given yesterday.
The hearing Will be resumed Monday
when additional Information of various
kinds which has been requested wT ha
(C9nt,nIcG o. r-gc El1lt.) 4
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
One Vote Cast Today in
Amendments Election

Although today is the first day that
voters can appear personally at the Of
flee Of County Clerk Richard Sipe at
the Court House for the purpose ot
voting on the amendments coming up at
the Constitutional amendment election on
Sept. 6. only one man took advantage OF
voting under the absentee provisions Of
the statute.
Voters who Will be out Of the city
and county on Sept. G. can appear per-
sonally at the clerks office any time
up to and including next Saturday for
the purpose of voting.
Mr.. sipes states that only a few -FOters
have made applications to have their
ballots sent to them by mail under the
absentee plan. II
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27

Orders that all stocks OF confscated
liquors held by Federal Government
officials be destroyed at once, which
were issued by Roy Haynes, national
prohibition commissioner, Friday,
viii have no effect on the large stock
being held in the Federal building
here. according to Mark Storen,
United States marshal.
This liquor is being held on or
der Of the Federal Court Mr.. Storen
said. and it can be disposed Of only
on order OF the Federal Court"
All Of which would seem to indi-
cate that II Commissioner Haynes
wants this big and valuable collection
Of high powered, high proof. high
priced liquor OF all kinds and de-
scrlptiOns destroyed he viii have to
take the matter up with Judge Al
bert Z. Anderson.
one entire room on the second floor
Of the Federal building is given over
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27

Samuel AshDy, corporation counsel for
the city, expressed surprise when he was
told the company had surrendered its
franchises. He said the company does
not pay franchise taxes to the city as
did the Indianapolis Street Railway
Company. He declined to comment
further on the action, saying it had taken
him by surprise.
CITY JURISDICTION
Is LIMITED.
Under the public utility law the city
will continue to have jurisdiction over
matters Of service subject to appeal to
the public service commission. 1t is
possible that the action of the gas com
pany may bring about contract tangle
similar 70 the one involving the city and
the indianapolis Street Railway Com
pany.
While the petition for permission to sell
Sl,0O0,0o0 in preferred stock did not come
as a surprise, the action is somewhat at
variance with the company's frequent con-
tentlon that because Of its condition it
has been impossible almost to sell securi-
ties. The action is taken as evidence that
increased rates have greatly improved
the cOmpany's condition.
ONLY COMMON
STOCK SOLD.
The petition sets out that the company
has authorized 100000 in capital stock
OF which s2.OOO,OOO is common and s., Co.,
600 preferred. 1t states that all OF the
common and none of the preferred is out
standing
The purposes for which the proceeds
of the bonds are 10 be used are set out
as follows:
!. To reimbuse petitioners treasury for
the amount OF $685. 900. heretofore ex-
pended to take up and retire general
mortgage bonds 10 that amount. +
?. To take up and pay for S302 600 OF
its general mortgage bonds which felI
due May /. 1921
g. To reimburse its treasury for ex-
penditurss on account Of improvements
to its plant aud system to Jan. /, 1920
in the amount of SIP, ,SS7
4. To reimburse its treasury for ex-
penditures on account cf improvements
TO its plant and system from Jan. /, 1929
to June so, 1921 in the amount of 1857, =
Gil or to dc 50 much thereof as may be
possible out Of such funds so obtained
In a statement Of assets and liabili-
ties, the company places each at Sl1,-
695.l14.5e. The property values are set
out as S6106 40447. inventories at ST.
POI 01022, which includes a valuation OF
$l210,103.39 on the much discussed coke
pile. which the company insists it has
been unable TO dispose of. The liability
account includes a surplus Of S94 ,997. .06.
The company left blank 8 space for
stating the price at which the securities
are to be disposed Of
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27

fellow beasts win be ticketed in the win
dOws at S7.9S before the season is over.
Her cheeks are pink, and her light blue
eyes bright. Contentment radlatcs from
her.
Nancy you would call a shop girl-be-
cause you have the habit. There is no
type; but a perverse generation is al
ways seeking a tyne so this is what the
type should be She has the high rated
pompadour, and the exaggerated straight
front. Her skirt is shoddy, but has the
correct fare No furs protect her against
the bitter spring air. but she wears her
short broadclOth jacket as jauntily as
though 1t were Persian lamb, On her
face snd In her eyes. remorseless type
seeker. is the typical shop girl express
sion. 1t is a look Of silent but con
temptuOus revolt against cheated won
anhood; of sad prophecy Of the venge-
ance to come. When she laughs her
loudest the look is still there. The same
look can be seen in the eyes of Russian
peasants; and those of us left viii see It
some day on Gabriel's face when he comes
to blow US up. 1t is a look that should
wither and abssh man; but he has been
known to smirk at 1t and offer flowers
with a string tied to them.
Now lit your hat and come away.
while yosIrsceive Lou's CHEEKY See you
(Caatjnued on Page F0ur.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
CAR EXECUTIVES
OUTLINE STAND
City TrOlIey-Jitney Parleys
Up Again Next Week.

Further discussion Of the attitude the
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
will maintain in its negotiations with the
city for a new contract to replace the
surrendered franchise and for jitney bus
regulations by the city council was ex-
Dected to take place at meeting OF the
executive committee OF the board Of di
rectors Of the utility this afternoon.
city officials are expo ting a resump
tlon Of conferences with the traction Off
clals some time next week.
DR. Henry Jameson. president Of the
board Of directors Of the company. an
nounced after a meeting Of the executive
committee Wednesday that the committee
desired time to think the matter over
before deciding what course Will be pur
sued,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
MORAY ASKS
PAR VALUEF
BOND ISSUES
Governor, In Address Al
Monticello, Discusses
Business Relations
TRADE EXTENSION NEED
Says Railroads and Labor
Should Share In
DeflatiOn.

MONTICELLO. Ind, Aug. 81
Restoration of Liberty bonds to their
face value, cultivation Of a foreign
trade even to the point of financing
foreign countries needing American
goods, a general reduction in freight
rates on raw materials and a reduc-
ton in labor wage scales, were ad-
yocated by Governor Warren 4. Nc
Cray in a speech at the Old Settlers
meeting in this city today.
"I am Of the opinion that conditions
could be improved greatly" Governor
McCray said, by restoring our Liberty
bonds to their face value. 1t is a ma
tional disgrace that the obligations Of
our Nation are selling below par. 1t Is
a serious damage to the credit Of any
person, firm or corporation 10 have their
paper offered at a discount. but 1t Is q
burning shame and an everlasting re
pr0ach to have the bonds Of this great
rich country. the creditor Nation Of the
world, selling at less than their face
value. Ii ls all the more regrettable that
this condition is allowed TO exist from
the fact that a large volume OF these
bonds were sold to individuals who were
not investors In securities OF any kind.
but who were induced to make the pur-
chase from patriotic motives. with the
supreme faith that If necessary to uqui-
date. they would never be forced to sell
the obligations Of their country at a sac
rl4ce.
SUGGESTS WAY TO
MAINTAIN BONDS AT PAR.
The value OF our bonds should be
maintained at par by the Federal Gov
ernment through the reserve banks by
the adoption Of policy whereby they
could be used collateral ct approx
mately their par value by the member
banks and thus put thousands Of dol
lars In circulation through securities that
are now in safety boxes or other places
Of hiding. This action would cerate a
value OF credit and produce actual money
that would assist greatly at this time in
helping 10 put the country IN better
financial condition.
Il also believe that another fundamen-
tai thing thet must be done before we
can see much revival IN business is to
have a general reduction in freight rates
on raw materials Experience has proved
that there IL a psychological point in the
patronage o. public utilities beyond
which tue public viii NOT 20 unless ab-
soiGtely compelled There are vast
amounts OF raw material TO be moved
which now lay dormant because he bust
ness cannot bear the present excessive
freight rates. There are some things
which are so obvious that they are ac-
cepted without argument. 1t is admitted
without debate that idle men do not
create wealth, and it is equally true that
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
Word From Haynes Won't
Affect This Liquor Stock

to the storage of liquor and no bank
vault in indianapolis receives more
careful guarding than is bestowed
upon this room by Marshal Storen.
He says offhand he connot state just
how much liquor is stored in the
room, although IL is all carefully in
voiced and tabulated, but one thing
is certain, there Is a big lot of IT,
1t stands piled almost ceiling high,
case upon case and in the collection
are said to be certain highly priced
brands Of whiskies, brandies aud even
bubbling champagnes that are prac-
tlcally of theAmerican market at the
present time and valued at their
weight in gold.
In addition TO the uQuor stored in
this one room, there are more than
twenty barrels OF liquor, cached In
the basement of the building, and it,
too, is guarded With all the care be-
slowed upon a Government mint.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
Wells
INQUIRY INTO
AIR DISASTER
British Air Officials Open
Investigation of ZR-2
Mishap.

HULL, England. Aug 27.-"The ac-
ctdent to the ZR-2 due to st-uc-
tural weakness. intended this to
be my last flight"
Lieutenant Wann, commander of
the ZR-2, lying I'm the hospital here,
suffering from injuries received in the
disaster 10 the giant dtrigibIe today,
sont for IA police inspector aud gave
him the above signed statement.
HOWDEN England, Aug 27.-FormaI
inquiry into the loss Of the dirigible ZR 2
was opened today following the prelim-
mary investigation at Hull where the
wreckage still lies in the Humber River.
The sessions will be secret, an agreement
having been reached upon this point by
the British and American naval and air
authorities.
There are seven officers on the board Of
inquiry with Maj Gen. Sir John Sal
mond presiding 1t was announced
that not only would newspaper men be
excluded, but no statements would be is
sued.
The British authorities announced every
facility had been extended the American
Government to make the most complete
investigation on It's own behalf.
The inquiry will show, II facts are pub
lished, that some British airmen were
convinced the ZR2 never would have
crossed the Atlantic, except under i'm
possibly favorable" weather condition.
Many British tighter than air author
tiles as we'll rs officers who were killed
IN the terrible disaster Wednesday, be
liAVad the IR-p 70 hc Of tfr q
fective
Opinions as to the weakness Of the
ZR2 began to be expressed litter she left
Howden on the fatal trip Tuesday.
Summarized, they were that the ZR-2
was too long; that she was too weak; the
possibilities of a disaster were realized
and fears that the first real strain would
prove fatal were freely expressed.
While the ZR-2 was making her trial
1lght Tuesday veterans Of the British
air service and Of the RR -34's successful
flight said they wouldn't cruise in the
zR2. as they were convinced she never
would reach America. Incidentally.
some of the British officers lacked con
hdence in the Americans ability to navt-
gate the ship.
Otto Heinie. GermanyS leading Zeppe
lin expert, was here and characterized
the ZR-2 as a "fivver.'
All this Information was to he laid
before the members Of the board Of in
quiry.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
Lone Bandit, Armed,
Takes Eddie's Roll

DETROIT. Aug. 2I-One armed bandit
entered the offices Of the Eddie Ricken-
hacker Motor Car Company here today,
covered the employees with a gun and
seized a bag containing $1,000 the com
pany's pay roll.
AS the bandit was leaving. J. u Rob
erts raymaster. drew two reyolvers from
desk. but was quickly overpowered by
the bandit and disarmed. The robber
then coolly walked to an automobile at
the curb and escaped
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
IRISH CABINET
IN SESSION TO
DISCUSS REPLY
Sim Fein Probably Will Send
Delegation to Again Meet
Lloyd George.
PAPERS BACK PREMIER

LONDON. Aug. 27.--Premier Lloyd
George. in a speech at Barnsley this
afternoon, again warned Ireland that
Great Britain would never tolerate
separation from the empire.
We cannOt cOuntenance separation
said the premier. If we have
sevesanee It will lead to the most
cruel and most savage war that Ire
land has ever seen. Help would be
raised from all over the world to as
sIst the parties Bghting the battle;
The premier indicated his determin-
alton to prevent an open break. He
said that England could not witness
civil war of that kind at her own door
which wOuid involve tho epOple OF She
British empire and other countries as
we'll"
The premier's speech was regarded
as a virtual ultimatum by the SEQ
tiOn of the cabinet which Is insisting
upon en- ultimRtum to Ireland. The
premier indicated that he would not
tolerate undue speed I'm handling the
issue. because he realizes the grave
consequences of a "mlsstep."
The premier said he believed the
English terms were satisfactory TO
the Irish people, adding: Despite
speeches and letters l believe the
Irish people realize they are offered
real freedom. All they are asked to
do is to enter the prOudest cOinmun-
ity OF nations In the world as free
men"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
SOusa Denies His
Hearing Fails Him

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE report
that his hearing had been affected was
branded az false here today by Lieut.
Commander John Philip Sousa, noted
bandmaster. The report was circulated.
he declared by a local physician who had
been called to treat for 4 cold in the
head that had caused q congestion. He
is conducting his band concerts as usual.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
Bandits Grab $4,000
Pay Roll in w. Va.

FAIRMONT. W. Va, Aug. 27.-Four
armed men held up and robbed Super
intendent John McCawley and Paymas-
ter David Rivchardson OF the New Eng
land Fuel and transportation Company.
near the Lowesville mine. twelve miles
north Of here. today. The robbers got
sos. 900 cash, the mine pay roll.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
REPORT CITY OF
MOSCOW ON FIRE
No Confirmation of RumOr
Had by British Of
ficials.

LONDON, Aug. S.-Russian relief
headquarters and the British government
stin are without confirmation OF reports
that fire had swept Moscow burning
more than 700 buildings and causing
heavy loss OF life. The foreign office re
ceived a despatch rom Moscow this morn
Ing. but it made no mention OF any fire.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
Holy Roller Kills
Child by Falling.

BIXBY, Okla, Aug. 27,-The infant
daughter Of William Mccormick a
farmer residing two miles south Of this
place was killed in holy roller meet
ing here when the father lost his bal
mace and fell backward upon the child.
A large crowd saw the child killed. The
father was not detained.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
CITIZENS GAS GIVES
UP FRANCHISE; ASKS
S1,OOO,OOO STOCK SALE
Surrender Means Rate Making Is Delegated
to State Public Service Commission
City Governs Service.
COMPANY's ACTION SURPRISES ASHB7

Indianapolis today
Ripple the time petoned public
permission $1,OO0OOOO
1921 The
90cent
utility which
perienced by utility
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
CONTINUE EFFORTS
TO RAISE DIRIGIBLE

HULL England, Aug. 27.-Enorts to
raise the wrecked ZR-2 were continued
by British naval men. The fore part of
the airship has been located, but the
hawsers snapped twice while the 100
ton admiralty crane was trying TO raise
the wrsckagA
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
No Decision on
Debs Till Hun
Treaty Passes
Harding AdUises Attorney
General Political Prisoners
Must AlCGit Senate action.

WASHINGTON. Aug 27-President
Harding will not make any decision on
the petition for pardon FOR Eugene v.
Debs. Socialist leader. nor upon request
for general amnesty for so-called political
prisoners until after formal ratification
OF the German peace treaty, Attorney
General Dau2herty announced this after
noon, following conference with the
President.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
TO CLOSE PLAY GROUNDS.

Public school Fairgrounds, operated by
the city recreation department. viii be
closed next Saturday, It was announced
today. Park Fairgrounds will remain
open until about Oct. Is. as follows
Ellenberger. Riley. Fall Creek, Spades
Greer. Willard, Douglas and Military
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
CLEVELAND'S
OUTLOOK TOLD
BY SPILLANE
Financial Expert Interviews
Leaders of Ohio Metropolis
for Times Readers.
AGAIN ON UP GRADE
S. P. Halle States Nation Has
Passed Worst of Busi-
ness Depression.

Editors Note-This is one OF a
speeiaI series Of stories from the bust
ness oenters Of the nited states aD-
pearfng exclusively in Indianapolis
in the Daily Times.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
WEATHER

Forecast for indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty -four hours ending Z
r. m. Aug 2S 1921:
Thunder showers this afternoon or to-
night: Sunday generally fsir; not much
change in temperature.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27

BELFAST, Ireland, Aug. 27.-Another
outbreak Of violence occurred early to
day The residence OF Peter Moons was
bombed but none OF the occupants waR
injured. Belfast has Deen the only scene
OF violence since the srmistice went into
effect.
DUBLIN. Aug 27.-Both the Sim Fein
ca binet and Dali Eireann met In secret
session today 10 discuss Premier Lloy d
Georges communication replying 10 the
republican note rejecting the English
peace offer.
Permission had been given 20 the mem
bers of Dali Eireann to return to their
homes late Friday. but it was hastily
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-27
THE WEATHER

Thunder showers today or tonight. Suno
generally fair.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-01-07
|k.ittt.r:.lkssa..t News
PROPOSED TARIFF BILL
STRENGTHENING Prices
ny A.soeIa,.d Pf,as.

W NfHnfnhd lffMs
CHICAGO. Jan. G.--i.olicylng that an
emergency tariff un Eruln was certain
lci in quick Jump today in the value
Of wheat. Prices closed huuyuni. to
i.2r net higher. with March STA 3.i
10 sl.'i and May Sl.G7 IA 10 St.C7i.a.
Corn finished 40 Is ~ ! l.2c advance.
outH unchanged 10 i.4c ~ and pruyis.
Ions ~ q rise NJ i5 Ia SOC.
40 nrHt thu wheat market showed
considerable depression ~ a result ~
ihr iniluW &C the brtlah.Amerian
Continental hlnk ia London. Declines.
however, were checked hy the fact that
Hirllng exchange wan up. nu,w,'lr
Standing tn i1nk failure sudden
rewH ,hai senator pcnrogo hai AN.
Uunred nt intention ~ support the IN.
actnoni Of Au emergency tariff MEASURE
l"uugat wild rnsi, to the bua lie,
E'oiu ,'t'taliv iDt.ng Il ior 81, nd
'iat tho success ~ The hill hnl Ltn
practically assured mrlud.ng "A ,rb.
N.niiai dgty likely a. Nhut uut ciut.
din wheat largely. II ~ altog 'ihar
flom the United STATES.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-01-07
COTTON PRICES HIGHER,
With GUYERs ACTIVE
~ Afsorlaisd Pros.


SEW YORK, Jan. G-'rho better
feeling encouraged b. reports II i'm.
proving trad" conditions was evident
Ia the action 81 the cotton markc;
again today. Enilv advances were foi.
lowed ly reactions hut the market
flimcd up again. reaching the best
prices ~ the movement IN the tate
trading
Thu market opened barely steady at
ma advance 90 ~ 20 10 irts and r..
acted 10 about laAt NIGHTS closing quo.
ton right after thc cnl. under roali,.
INK and southern fclliug. Liverpool
wag an active buyer her.. however.
while there war q distinct broadening
~ commission hnure demand and tho
market aoon turned firmer stop o..
d"rs were uncovered on this advance
aud after their execution the market
c.s"d oif under realizing.
The Culture OF small Liverpool cot.
ton firm ana suspension of one ~ the
London hanks had an unsct,llng In.
flu'Hre which may account Tor SOME
70 tho realizing hut the market Became
very firm ana active during the early
afternoon on mlllsh Southern fpot I'd.
Vices. favorable goods trade reports
and encouraging alyicrs from Liver.
pinl irga, !.ug the tome ~ Manchester
anu prospects, Tor iwd" demand