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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
CAR COMPANY
TAXES REDUCED
TO $14,644,1O5
State Board Makes Cut of
SILL, ,465 on Valua-
tiOn.
GAS COMPANY BOOSTED

A total Of Sill, ,465 was cut from the
taxable valuation OF the Indianapolis
Street Railway Company by action of
the State board of tax commissioners
and made public today. This action
will trim nearly $4,000 from the amount
OF taxes to be paid by the company and
will do much to relieve the situation
which has caused IL to demand increased
rates. The new valuation is S14, ,644, 1O5,
as compared with last year svalua-
ton of $16,355,5T0. The company has
been paying in taxes nearly 10 per cent
Of its gross income.
The figures agreed on by the tax
board are S14,515 higher than the figures
submitted by the company which, the
company explained, were based on the
estimates Of the public service commits
sion for rate making purposes. The
street railway company has had the un-
usual experience of being valued higher
for taxation than for rate making pur-
poses
The valuation of the Citizens Gas
Company was increased from $5.213 1876 to
S6.756, 700, but the valuation of the prop
erty of the indianapolis Gas Company
as leased by the Citizens Company was
reduced from $5.372. 900 to s., $50 800,
LIGHT COMPANIES
ARE BOOSTED.
The valuation of the indianapolis Light
and Heat Company was increased from
1886, ,395 to Se44T, ,020 while the valua-
ton of the Merchants Heat and Light
Company was increased from $4,000, 800
to $500, 300. The valuation OF the In
dianapolis Waaer Company remains sta
tiOnery at 50 sis, ,1SS.
The valuation Of the Holt Ice and Cold
Storage Company was increased from
s163,O90 to SlS6, $50.
The valuation Of the Indiana Bell Tele-
phone Company was fixed at $21, ,044, $50.
The valuation of the Central Lnion Tele-
phone Company last year was s14709, ,4S7,
but since that time it has absorbed five
other companies, bringing the total of
all property to s20,657. $50 for 1920.
Valuations also were placed on the
property of banks and trust companies
in Marion County. In the following
table the figure in each case includes
real estate which is assessed by local
assessors, the figures certified by the tax
board being the total value of the prop
Continued on Page TwO)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
HOLD SERVICE
FOR WAR DEAD
MEMORIAL DAY
Service Star Legion VIII Con-
duct Ceremony at Me-
mortal Grove.

Special memorial SERVICES for the 300
Marion County men who were killed in
the World War will be held under the
auspices Of the Service Star Legion, an
organization Of war mothers. in Memo
rial Grove" at Garfield Park, Sunday
afternoon, at o'clock, Mrs. Frank
Nessler. president, announced today.
The city park department has planted
296 trees, one for each dead soldier whose
name was furnished up to several weeks
ago. In Memorial Grove, which is located
in the northwestern corner Of the park.
Names of several other men have been
discovered and trees will be planted for
them soon. Metal markers with the name
OF the service man are being placed at
the base Of each tree. The last of the
markers are being put in place by. the
park department this week
The program for Sunday afternoon,
will open with an address by the Rev.
G. W. Allison. pastor Of the Irvington
Nj. F. Church, who was a chaplain in
the war. The Service Club quartette
Will sing, Mrs. William W. Winslow will
dedicate the markers, Mrs. Hugh Nc
Gibeny will recite and the memorial Will
conclude with taps
Superintendent OF Parks james II.
Lowry stated a suggestion that a move
ment be started for the erection OF q
monument, which will exemplify the sac
rihce made and victory won by the men
In honor Of whom Memorial Grove was
established. will be made to the Service
Star Legion. This has been done In a
number of other cities st. Gaudens did
the same thing for the Union soldiers
Of the Civil War in his statue Of Lincoln
which stands in Washington, he said.
suitable monument could be pro-
cured for approximately $4,000, Mr..
Lowry estimated.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
COLLINS SHOWS
MERCY AGAIN
His Cherished Suspended SEN
tence Bestowed Upon Con-
yicted Larcenist.

Judge James A. Collins again used
his suspended sentence fad today when
he found Abbie Hammersy guilty Of
grand larceny and sentenced him from
one to fourteen years at the Indiana
State Reformatory. The court immedl-
ately suspended sentence pending good
behavior" the record shows. Hammers
ly was Jointly indicted with Nanny
Pratt on a grand larceny charge.
Gus Ebert was found guilty OF sec
ond degree burglary and was sentenced
to from two to fourteen years at the
Indiana State Retormatory.
Paul Maple asked for a change Of venue
from Judge Collins and by agreement
OF counsel Fremont Afford was chosen
as special Judge. Maple was Indicted
with Walter Brock and Joe Miller on
charge Of conspiracy to commit felony.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
FOwnes Beats Evans
on British Links

HOYLAKE, England, May 24-W c.
Fownes, Jr., captain Of the Amer IAN
golf team invading England in search Of
the British amateur title, eliminated
Chick Evans, champion Of the American
amateurs, up, in the third round of
the tournament.
Evans was the second American star
conceded a chance to win the tournament
to be defeated today, Francis Ouimet
going cut in the second round. FOwnes
played masterful golf to eliminate his
teammate.
Fred Wright of Boston won his way
into the fourth round by defeating A. T.
Dixon of Formby, up and to play.
d. Paul Hunter Of California won his
second round match from f. s. Tipping
Of WoodcOte Park, being the last mem
bers Of the American tea INTO finish to-
day, 8 up and to play.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
GREETS
BRANDS BRIEF
FOR GERMANY
Bedlam of Jeers and Cat Calls
Throws Chamber Into
Disorder.
STANDS HIS GROUND

PARIS, May 24.-Premier BRAND of
France was jeered and hooted in the
chamber today when he declared that
Germany had shown good faith in meet
ing allied demands.
The scene in the chamber was one Of
the stormiest in its history.
BRAND, his voice drowned in wave after
wave of jeering shouts stood his ground
and declared France will go no fur
ther except under imperious necessity"
Pursuant to an agreement with leaders
of the chamber, questions on Brands
foreign policy were side tracked to per
NIT a discussion of the Silesian situation.
AS BRAND began talking, outlining his
Silesian policy there were connections
among the members which increased in
volume. The premier paused several
times for the excitement to subside.
WORD FOR wIRTH
CUE FOR CAT CALLS.
He informed the chamber that Ger
many had seat a new note proposing to
close her Silesian frontier and to de-
clare a state Of siege if necessary to en-
force the order.
AS BRAND proceeded and It became
apparent that he was satisfied with the
members became increasingly vocal.
Chancellor Wirth has shown good
faith" declared BRAND.
There was a chorus Of boots and cat
calls Many members rose gesticulating.
There was confusion in the aisles.
France will go no further except un-
der imperious necessity" BRAND shouted
when be could make himself heard
With fists clenched and hair disheveled
he continued speaking, although for the
most part his words were drowned by
the babel coming from the floor.
Amid the jeers and shouts could be
heard such phrases as: "When do we
occupy the Ruhr?" When will you put
your hand to Germany's throat?"
As the noise subsided BRAND, his voice
hoarse from the strain, declared that Pre-
mier Lloyd Georges speech on the Sile-
sian situation--which caused such bitter
comment in France-had been misinter
other outburst of derision.
NOTHING TO SHOW
ENTENTE is ENDANGERED.
There is nothing In the present stu
alton to warrant the belief that the en-
tente is endangered" Briant asserted
vigorously.
I'VE have surmounted more severe
crises"
The members started an uproar.
why did you order moblizationF" de-
manded several voices from the left.
Renewed jeers greeted Brands attempt
to reply.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
TEXANS AVENGE
INSULT TO GIRL
Infiict 25 Lashes With Black
snake on Mans Bare
Body.

DALLAS. Texas, May 24-Ths South
early today avenged an alleged insult
to a 12-year- old white girl.
John T. Moore, white, 30, and we'll
dressed, was taken to a secluded spot
in the country by ten masked men. given
twenty five lashes with a blacksnake and
dumped from an automobile In the heart
of the city.
Moore was arrested on charge Of en-
hcing the girl to come to his hotel room
and was seized by the mob when he was
released on bond
Moore was said to have admitted the
girl was in his room, but stated t1at
nothing improper had taken place.
The masked avengers stopped on their
way to the country and took newspaper
reporters with them.
Moore's silk shirt was stripped from
him and he was piled with questions.
He was then tied to a whipping post
and beaten.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
MORAY REJECTS
u. S. w. V. PROTEST
KnightstOwn Appointment to
Stand.

No action will be taken by Governor
Warren I. McCray on the protest Of
members of the United Spanish War
Veterans against the appointment as
member of the board of trustees of the
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at
Knightstown of William H. Ball, % the
Peter Pan apartments, the Governor said
today. The protest was based on the
fact that Ball is not a member Of the
veterans organization.
The Governor said Ball 10 a veteran Of
the Spanish War with a good record and
that he also served as a Y. NJ. c. A
worker in the World War.
The Governor said ne had not received
resolutions adopted at n recent conven-
ton Of dentists protesting against his
failure to appoint a dentist on the State
board OF health.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Il SAW WHAT
WAS COMING
BergdOlPs Brother Tried to
Escape Mess

WASHINGTON. May 24.-How he
sought to get out from under the Berg
doll stigma was related to the House
Bergdon Committee today by Charles A.
Braun, Philadelphia, brother of Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, who changed his
name.
II could forsee years ago what was
coming and even then 1 got into this
mess" said Braun. 81 have been on the
outs with my mother, Grover and Erwin
Bergdoll-"
Braun testified that he knew nothing
Of the pot of gold story.
He was questioned about withdrawal
of funds from the bank shortly before
Grover escaped.
Braun claimed his mothers check was
part payment on some property. Braun
said he would look up the checks.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
ThOs. A. Riley Assumes
Industrial Board Job

Thomas A. Riley, Democrat, former
member Of the Jewett board of public
works, assumed his duties today as a
member of the Indiana industrial board,
to succeed Edgar A Perkins. Mr.. Riley,
although a Democrat, has been active In
the Jewett organization.
As the industrial board is now consti
tuted there is only one member who is
an attorney. The law specifically states
that at least two members must be at
torneys.
Mayor Charles W. Jewett has stated
that he will announce the name Of Mr..
Riley's successor on the board of works
tomorrow.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
WAR CRIMINAL
CONVICTS SELF
Sergeant Heinen May Get
Two-Year Term for
Cruelty.

LEIPSIG, May 24.-The first OF Ger
many's war criminals to be tried has
convicted himself II was believed here
today. 1t was predicted that Sergeant
Heinen. first of the little list" to be
tried, would be sentenced to not less
than two years imprisonment for brutal
treatment of war prisoners.
Heinen. according to the British view,
was given every chance to offer favorable
testimony, but turned the court against
him by childish explanations.
Eight British prisoners in Heinen' S
charge and six Germans were witnesses
In the Heinen case. Heinen, they said.
beat the prisoners with his fists and
butts or rifles and jabbed them with
bayonets and was guilty of other cruel
ties.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Springield's Sin
Seems Profitable

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 24.-spring-
field is about to collect for being called
the "wickedest city Of its size in Amer
lea"
Since the wickedness OF Springfield
was recently portrayed in the public
press, the local chamber Of commerce
has received dozens Of letters asking in
formation about the convention facilities
Of the Illinois capital.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Burglary, Robbery
Bills by Grand jury

Two indictments were returned by the
Marion County grand jury before noon
today.
One charges Alexander Sharp with
burglary and grand larceny in the al
legged burglarizing of the store of Ele B.
Saler and taking good valued at $175.
Kenneth Ray was indicted on a charge
of robbery and grand larceny. He is
charged with robbing Otto Hamilton of
SIPS which belonged to the Standard
Grocery Company on April 49, last.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Dugar's Tiger Brings
to Him Fine, Term

Anthony Dugar, 723 North warman
avenue. was found guilty of charges of
operating q blind tiger and was fined
800 and costs and sentenced to serve
thirty days on the Indiana State Farm
by Thomas c. Whalon, judge pro tenn.
in city court today.
Dugar was arrested May IA, by Lieu
tenant Jones and squad. The officers
said they found 12S quarts of beer, $50
gallons Of wine and twenty gallons Of
home brew
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Asserts Style FGds
Saddle Huge Waste
on United States

CHICAGO, May PA new style is
created every minute and the huge waste
is saddled on the United States. Every
time there Is chsnge in thv color Of
feathers In a woman's hat or the lapel
OF a coat Is slightly modified. It costs
the country millions of dollars.
These points were emphasized today
by l.. w. wallace, Washington, executive
SECRETARY Of the American Engineering
Council. he spoke before the American
Society OF Mechanical Engineers, In ses-
sion here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
NEW BLAST BY
CHI BOMB CREW
Shoe Store Is Target in New
Union Attack.

CHICAGO, May 24.-In defiance Of
grand jury investigation, a dynamite
crew" today bombed the shoe store Of
Morris Noosbond. The bomb shattered
the front of Noosbond's store. smashed
windows throughout the neighborhood
and drove fifty families to the street in
panic.
The explosion climaxed blast threats
and an alleged attempt at extoruion, part
of a union war.
Noosbond only recently resigned from
the Shoemakers' Unon. He blamed this
for the wrecking of his store.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
GERMANY PROMISES
TO CLOSE FRONTIER

PARIS, May 24-Germany today
promised to close the Upper Silesian
frontier and disarm and dissolve their
regular forces sent to combat the Poles.
The promise was in response to the
French uldmatum threatening penalties
II the action were not taken
The German answer came with un-
precedented speed, the French demand
having been submitted to the German
ambassador here only last night
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Enraged Man Shoots
Wife and Kills Self

vEEDERSBURG, Ind, May 24.-whfle
in a jealous rage, Charles Kilbey, 60
fired two shots into his wifes head, then
turned the weapon on himself, com
mitting suicide, here Monday afternoon
He died almost instantly after firing the
shot
An examination showed that both bull
let's which struck Mrs. Kilbey, lodged in
the brain. Physicians say she can not
live. Kilbey is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
W. H Gilbey, who reside four miles west
Of this city The couple had been mar
ried tho years
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
POLISH FORCES
DRIVEN BACK IN
UPPER SILESIA
Twenty-Five Dead Left on
Field After Encounter
With Huns.
VOLUNTEERS HOLD TOWN

PARIS, May PA forty-eight-houR
truce has been arranged between the Ger
man volunteers and the Poles in SiIesia,
it was announced officially here today
by the German ambassador.
LONDON, May 24.-Three hundred
Polish insurgents in Upper silesia
attempted to cross the German
frontier but were driven back, leaV-
ing twenty-five dead behind, said an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Karlsbad today. The wires leading
into Rosenberg, Upper Silesia, have
been cut. German volunteers are
believed to hold the town.
BERLIN, May 24-Heavy losses have
been inflicted upon the Polish insurgents
by the German volunteers in fighting
near Annaberg. in Upper silesia, accord
ing to news from Krappitz today. The
Poles counter attacked but were re-
pulsed.
The German volunteers, who were led
by British and German army officers
in the Annaberg sector are reported to
positions on the line Of Rosenberg, Anna
berg and Leschnitz. The German volun-
teers hold positions all along the right
bank of the Oder River, while their
officers await further orders.
CAPTURE FIELD
AND MACHINE GUNS.
Five field guns and six machine guns
were captured from the Poles by tha
Bavarian free corps when hill No. 100,
near Annaberg, was carried in a storm
attack.
Aroused by excesses in the Namslau
district of Lower Silesia, Bavarian
troops attacked the town hall Of Mans
lau, seizing machine guns and rifles
They threatened to expel the local social
ist leaders.
Communists in Upper Silesia are fight
ing against the German volunteers and
are attempting to undermine the morals
of the Germans, it was declared in ad-
vices from Kattowitz. Fifty communists
from Berlin were captured by the GER
man volunteers in the fighting,
TELLS OF
ATROCITIES.
A British army officer attached to the
inter allied commission in Upper Silesia
was quoted as an eyewitness of Polish
atrocities. According to this British Of
ficer, the Italian and British military au-
thorities in Upper Silesia refused to obey
the French command that the German
free corps be disarmed. The German at
tack in the region Of Annaberg was said
to have been made without any previous
plan.
Officers Of the German volunteers said
it was caused by Polish atrocities which
stirred up the fighting spirit of the vol
unteers Some of the Germans had no
weapons but knives and hand grenades
when the advance began
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
FIGHT GUN DUEL
OVER A WOMAN
Prominent Bonneville Busi-
ness Men Clash.
Special to The Times.

BOONVILLE, Ind, May 24.-Roy Hart,
wealthy young business man, and Henry
P. Koutz, a prominent business man OF
Boonville, fought a revolver duel on the
postofice corner here today.
Koutz recently obtained divorce from
his wife and has pending a suit against
Hart for $4,000, charging alienation Of
his wife's affections.
Hart was shot twice through the shoul-
der, but is not believed to be seriously
wounded. As Hart started to leave his
automobile, in front of the postofffce,
Koutz drew a revolver and, stepping be-
hind an electric light pole, started firing.
Hart returned the fire. but failed to shoot
Koutz. Koutz was locked In jail.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Held for Killing Baby,
Mother Names Banker

Los ANGELES, May 24.-Lying on a
cot in the county hospital, pale and thin
from grief and worry, Mrs. Erie Multi
cane 20, today charged that the father
of her nameless baby for whose murder.
she is soon to stand erial, is a wealthy
Springfield (Mo.) banker.
His name will not be made public un-
til he is arrested on affidavit warrant
which has been issued, charging violation
Of the Mann act.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Mystery Woman in
Murder Case Caught

CHICAGO. May 24-The kissing
Blonde Dancer the mystery woman in
the spectacular Staying of Herbert Zeig-
Ter by Mrs Cora Isabelle Orthwein, has
been found by the State, it was an
nounced today. The Dancing blonde"
is ready to testify.
Assistant States Attorney Ieth de-
clared the mystery woman would shed
light on "details of the Staying not hith-
erto known He also said Mrs. Orth-
vein would go on trial tomorrow
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Bernauer, Sentenced,
Does Not Ask Retrial

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, May 24.-Carl
Bernauer of indianapolis, who was found
guilty Sunday Of murder in the second
degree, was sentenced to the Indiana
State Prison for life by Judge Alonzo
Blair in the Shelby Circuit Court Monday
afternoon. The court acted on the rec
ommendation of the jury in returning it's
verdict. Bernauer was tried for the mur-
der of Samuel Eaids, owner of store at
South and Illinois streets, indianapolis.
Expected action for a new trial by the
attorneys Cor the defense was not started
today, and it is probable Bernauer will
be taken to the prison soon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
HOWE EXPENSE
is TWICE THAT
OF LEW SHANK
Report Shows Big Deficit in
Defeated Mans Cam
paign Fund.
COST PER VOTE GREATER

More than twice as much was spent
by the News Jewett organization in its
unsuccessful effort to nominate Thomas
c. Howe as the Republican candidate for
mayor than was spent by the successful
organization of Samuel Lewis Shank, the
campaign expense account Of Mr.. Howe,
fled with George C. HutseIl, city clerk,
shows. In addition the Howe hackers
are faced with a deficit Of 81 720.SS, while
Shank quit the race $500 to the good.
The Howe for Mayor Club, in the name
of which the report was filed, spent or
incurred liabilities to the amount of
S2S3s03s, while Mr.. Shanks report, filed
in his behalf.
Most of the Howe clubs $4,000 ex-
pense was occasioned by 535 payments to
men and women on account of "organ-
ization work. and the hiring Of approx
lmately 700 messengers" at the rate Of
$5 each Payments for Organization
work varied from as low as 81 to as
high as one Of 500 made to a former
bartender.
The expenditures of the Howe Club av-
erage more than 81 for every vote Mr..
Eowe received, his total vote being y 20I.
Comparison of the Shank expense with
the 2S,s54 votes cast for him, show the
average cost per vote was less tkan so
cents.
LOAN OF 50 800 FROM
SECURITY TRUST.
Contributions to the Howe fund
amounted to $4,000 A loan Of $1,000
from the Security Trust Company is the
greatest outstanding obligation listed.
The largest contributors to the Howe
fund, aside from the candidate himself.
were leaders of the News Jewett ring
This bears out the contention Of enemies
of the city hall-courthouse machine thar
had Mr.. Howe become the nominee and
been elected mayor he would have been
subject TO the domination of the same
old crowd The tremendous personal in
terest which the News -Jewett leaders
took in Mr.. Howes candidacy is shown
by the fact that Ralph A. Lemeke, county
treasurer, donated exactly twice as much
to the fund as did Mr.. Howe himself
Mr. Howe's contribution is listed at $3.50
and Mr. Lemcke's at $500. LeEcke was
the largest single donor.
Mayor Jewett, Charles o. Roemler,
John Castor and City Controller Robert
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Presidential Party
Departs From Gotham

NEW YORK, May 24-President Hard
ing is on his way back to Washington
today after his strenuous visit to New
York. The presidential yacht, Mayfower,
with Mr.. Harding and his party on
board, weighed anchor at o'clock this
morning and slipped down the bay from
her berth at Ninety Sixth street. The
Mayhower was escorted as far as the
Narrows by the police boat, John y.
Hylan.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-05-24
Violin Strains Cost
ChicdgOGys o. Friend

CHICAGO. May 24.-Passion for the
mellow strains from an old violin cost
Frank NJ Blackburn his best friend
today. Blackman reported to police
that John c. Wilson, his friend, had
disappeared with lthe violin, which
was of Alexander Gagliano work
manship, made in Miltan, Italy, 800
years ago.