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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

arrested, was the best behaved, while
long dry Kansas was close second. Ne
vada and Vermont also showed marked
tendency for peaceful enforcement of the
law.
Rootleggers plying in beer Jared the
worst at the hands of dry agents. The
Governments beer coniscatiOns totaled
100000 gallons, with 100000 gallons of
wine and 100000 gallons of distilled
spirits also seized.
FLORIDA LEADS
IN BIG SEIZURES.
The most valuable property was seized
in Florida, where $2250,O0O worth of
booze" and paraphernalia (including
distilleries) fell into othe Governments
hands New York ran a close second
with S1,450,000 worth If property seized.
Ohio led in the number of citizens ar
rested. Approximately $500 Ohioans were
arrested during the year while $500 were
arrested in New York Illinois ranked
third in arrests with $500, with Nassa-
chusetts fourth with 1900 and Texas next
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
HANDS
RESIGNATION TO
SCHOOL BOARD
Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds to Quit Job
Early in Year.

Carl ". Eurton, superintendent OF
buildings and grounds for the Indian
apolis board of school commissioners,
submitted his resignation today TO take
effect Jan. 10 The action did not come
rs a great surprise for 1t has been under
stood that, regardless of the fact that
Mr.. Eurton generally is regarded as the
best superintendent of buildings and
grounds The school city has had in years.
the incoming board intended to disregard
his record and appoint a new man in
HIS place.
Mr.. Eucton was appointed TO the posi-
tion In July. 1920, and when he took
charge OF the department affairs were in
4 chaotic condition, with a $500 600 repair
and rehabilitation program to be put
through before the schools opened in
September
He not only carried out this program
successfully. but reorganized the entire
department and put it on 4 splendid
basis of efficiency Last summer he car
ried out another program of repairing
old buildings in which about $500 900
was spent As in The first instance he
made splendid record in the work.
These two repair programs are said to be
the most extensive ever undertaken by a
local school board.
Mr.. Eurton said he win leave for Flor
ida IN 4 few weeks to he gone until May
/. He is not ready at this time to an
nounce his plans for the future.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Tutewiler to Head
County Commission

Harry Tutewilcr will succeed Carliu
Shank AS president NJ the Marion County
commissioners, 81 became known today.
II is the custom Of the commissioners to
pass the presidency Of the board to the
next member oldest IN point of service.
Mr. Tutcwiler has been on the board one
year and Albert Hoffman begins his first
term next Monday
Commissioners Shank, Tutewiler and
Hoffman Will meet Monday morning 20
reorganlze the board. Commissioner
Lewis George rctircs as commissioner at
that time. As is the usual custom, a
barrel Of apples will be opened.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Senator Tom Watson Stacks
Evidence Higher and Higher
to Support Hanging Charges

WASHINGTON. Dec 3O.-Charges
that soldiers were Illegally hanged, shot
Dy officers, and brutally treated during
he war, continued to pile up today be-
fore the Senate committee which is in
ve>tigating Senator Tom WatsOns SEN
sauOnal charges.
Every mail brings Watson letters and
kilograms from war veterans in all parts
Of the country who declare they have
evidence to prove his charges. He Is
turning them over to the COMMITTEES and
asking that the men be summoned
George d. GlazebroOk, an enlisted man
in the Navy aboard the U. S. :. Msrrine
at San Diego, Cali, wrote Watson
today that he Witnessed the illegal hang
ing of two negro soldiers at BazOoches.
rance, IN the spring Of 1913 and asked
a chance Ito bring the guilty ones TO
Justice
u can say with a true heart and
clear conscience that these two negroes
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Wne'S Conversation
Has Influence, but
Not on Judge; $50!

Driving an automobile while under
the influence of the wife's cOuversa-
tion &C Max SOllway, so, 1905 North
Capitol avenue, $50 and costs In city
court today This ofense, the first to
be recorded In the history Of Indiana
Jurisprudence. came before. Judge
Walter Pritchard for adjudication.
Technically the charge lodged
against SoIlway was that he had
driven his automobile past street
car which Was dIscharsinG pas
Sengers at Northwestern avenue and
Twenty First street. The defendant
admitted IA guilt, but sought to eN-
cuse his action on the ground that
at the time he was under the hyp-
motto influence of series Of interest
Ing remarks which were being made
by his wife, and that as result
his miad was not ON his driving
Although "A married man, Judge
Pritchard was adamant and as the fine
was imposed, the decision was greeted
with smiles and laughter by the un-
married portion of the audience.
while from the ranks of the mere
males wearing the fetters OF matri-
mony. there issued sighs of under
standing and deep sympathy.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
ubstitute for former drink

eating as a substitute for former drink
ing.
Dancing in the ballroom, with inter
polated musical numbers, will be the con
tributi0n Of the Hoosier Athletic Club
toward the reception of the New Year
with a surprise feature as a grand finale,
Mrs. Clarence Scales vocalist. will sing
at intervals curing the evening and trio
numbers by Mrs. Scales Edward
Clemens and Harry Ryan will be part
Of the program. The big show is billed
as the skaters" waltz and It's rumored
that fur-topped soX, white fur caps and
dashing ballet frocks combined with
clever dancing are 10 be the outstanding
features Of the act.
Raper Commandery will entertain with
q supper dance in the temple, for all the
members and their families. There is to
be special music and also cards and
the ballroom VII IDe decorated gaily for
the OCCASION.
At rhe Hotel SEVERN, there is 70 be
a New Years eve dinner served between
and o'clock, With an entertaining r-u-
steal program arranged for the occasion
The Sphinx Arms Hotel viii offer spe-
cial dlnncr-dance between 8 and s o'clock
with appropriate musical numbers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
ARBUCKLE TO
BE TRIED AGAIN
Attorneys for Both Sides Al
ready Making Big
Preparations.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 30 Roscoe
Fatty) Arbuckle viii be tried second
time for manslaughter growing out of the
death OF Virginia Rappe unless some
thing entirely unforeseen happens within
the next few days 20 alter this determi-
nation.
Both District Attorney Mathew Brady
and Gavin McNab. chief of Arbuckle' 3
defense. agreed on that statement today.
Not only did they agree that the trial
would proceed. but both were making
elaborate preparations for it.
"We Insist that Arbuckle he retired
without delay and Will oppose any at
tempt TO postpone the case. McNab de
clared speaking for the defense
we VIII be ready and anxious to 20
ahead Jan. o." was the statement from
the district attorney.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
OPERATORS TO
HOLD ALOOF
Members in Central Coal Field
Will Avoid Early Wage
Discussion.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, Dec. 3O.-Operators
f0 the central competitive coal field win
refuse 70 meet with John L. Lewis in
Pittsburgh. Jan. g. pending tie result
Of the national convention OF the miners
union in indianapolis, Feb. II, it was In
dicateI here today
New wage proposals covering the field
viii be drafted at the convention and
operators are believed here TO have de-
cided to await the result Of that conven~
ton before entering into a preliminary
discussion as suggested By President
Lewis.
Two States-Ohio and Western Penn
syIvaDia have already declined to meet
with Lewis Indiana and Illinois remain
TO be heard from and il was believed
here they VIII refuse.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

with 1000 California and Missouri fol-
lowed each with about 1.200 arrests.
The most beer was seized in Georgia,
where agents confiscated 10000 gallons.
North Carolina was second and Virginia
third
NEW YORK HEADS
IN DISTILLED GOODS.
New York was the "wettest" State in
distilled liquors Dry agents there seized
approximately GO, 100 gallons of distilled
spirits during the year. California was
second in this respect, with $1,000 gal
Ions seized. California, however, led all
other States in the amount of wine and
cider which fell into Federal hands.
These cOnfiscations totaled JOG, 600 gallons.
Virginia, with 10000 gallons seized, was
second and Minnesota third. with 10000
gallons.
In the number Of distilleries and stills
seized North Carolina was the worst vio-
lator. She led in both violations by big
majorities, with Virginia second in both
instances.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
MAKES L. :. POSITION
DIFFICULT.
Works Board Acts
Under Court Order

The indianapolis board Of works today
was operating under temporary In
junction ISSUED by Judge T. j. Noll OF
Superior Court. Room ,, preventing the
board from completing the opening OF n
new street from Dorman street TO
highland avenue. William G. Freund, n
property owner along the proposed
street, filed sult claiming the board In
tends TO complete the proposed improve
melt in face Of Il remonstr rance filed by
prof. erty owners.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Theft Victim Asks
Clemency for Thief

Walter Heinz, l23 West Walnut street,
was fIaed 500 and costs and sentenced
to serve 100 days on the State Farm IN
city court this morning on a charge or
grand larceny. The days were suspended
by Judge Walter Pritchard on q request
for cle:lency from Mrs B K. BrunsOn,
1888 North Talbot street. from whom
Heinz took a diamond ring valued at
$50. The ring was taken while Heinz
was doing some plumbing work for Mrs.
Brursnn
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

The Ghost a publication Of the stu
dents at George Washington University,
Washington. d. C.. which has shocked the
only President Howard L. Hodgklns and
noted women club leaders at the capital,
has been banned by the college head. but
not before 200 copies Of the paper had
been sold The president was amazed
when he received his copy and glanced
over f. on the cover was a drawing Of
young lady who was anything but
modest. But on the inside such pic
lures as Modern Egypt and the Peellug
ot the Bellies made the president gasp
Tor breath. However the board If spirits
which edits the publication are indig-
nant over the presidents ban. and they
say The Ghost Is no suappier than Froth,
The Punehhowl and other college publi-
cations q be above photographs show
tine cover oc The Ghost, to which ex-
ocptiou was taken. and below is Miss
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
POincGre Says Arms
Conference OrGtOry
Good; Results, MI

PARIS, Dec. 30.-FOrmer President
Raymond POincare of the Frrnoh re-
public, writing 'n the Petit Bleu, to-
day. expressed the opinion that the
Washington conference has been a
failure.
AT Washington" said NJ. Poincare,
"after wonderful OratOry in the Pile
nary sessions, tho commissions got to
work and then terrible emptiness
revealed itself. The speeches were ex-
ceIIent, but the results were nil.
"Our friends at Washington and
London unhappiIy seem to forget the
rapid reawakeniRg OF the detestabIe
German instincts. Illusions, myths
and the fumes of vague ideaIism still
obscure the realities which before
long will become dangerous"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
HOdgin Would Raze
Part of City Hospital

Dr. Z. Z. Hodgin, appoiutee for presi-
dent Of the board Of public health, has
suggested to SaJducl Lewis Shank. ma
vor elect That the center structure Of the
three buildings at the city hospital, front
Ing on Locke street be RACED and re-
placed with modern hreproof unit. The
building now Is used I'm part rs quarters
for interues ana IS regarded by Or. Hod-
gin as little more than fire trap. 1t
was constructed II. 1874.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
HOviS Retains Place
on PardOns Board

The Rev Frank L. HOvis of Indianap0,
lis was reappointed a member Of the
State board Of pardons yesterday by
Governor Warren T. McCray. The Rev
Mr.. Hovis was appointed To I'll the place
Of !. Newt Brown who resigned from the
board to become secretary Of the State
board Of agriculture Theodore Bailey Of
Portland, was reappointed to the board
of trustees fer the Eastern Hospital for
the Insane At Richmond.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

be held in Indianapolis Burial will be
from the home Of sister in Bowling
Green.
Mrs. Levon jenkins, who was a visitor
at the simmons home the night before
the shooting. was TO testify before Coro
ner Paul f. Robinson at + o'clock. She
has made q statement to the police in
which she said Simmcns knocked his
wife out Of the front door the night be-
fore the killing and that she had also
been knocked dowr and her face bruised
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Commission Agrees
to Rate Reduction

The state public service commission
today authorized four indianapolis ware-
house companies to reduce their hauling
rates 1919 per cent. John W. McCa die
chairman Of the commission, announced.
Through their representative, Frank
Powell, the Central Public Warehouse,
tho Henry Coburn Warehouse Company
the Trip Warehouse Company and the
indianapolis Warehouse Company asked
that the rates be reduced on hauling and
Grating to stimulate business. Storage
rates we're not changed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Chicago Girls Hurt
in Auto Crash

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. 30.-Two attrac-
tive 20-year-old girls. Edna Krinch and
Ethel Dawson. both Of Chicago, were seri-
ously injured early today when an auto
mobile in which they were riding with
Dean Hartarode Of Hammond and A..
Clark Of Whiting skidded and overturned
The machine. said to have been travelling
at a high rate of speed, was driven by
Clark.
Both men were questioned by the po-
lice and released.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
BalfOur Plans to Sail
for Home on Jan. Ia

WASHINGTON, Dec 30.-A ]. Balfour,
head of the British armament delegation.
has made steamer reservations for Jan
II. and unless unforeseen contingencies
arise, viii sail for home on that date, It
was learned today. The British military
advisers sail tomorrow.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
ROBRERs TAKE sAFE.

DENVER, Colo, Dec 30-Robbers tc-
day carried away a six-hundred pound
safe containing several hundred dollars
from a grocery in East Thirteenth avenue.
The heavy safe was rolled across the
sidewalk and loaded on a motor truck.
This is the second safe stolen from the
same place this month.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

4 large crowd attended the Salvation
Army revival meeting in the Citadel last
night. FOL. J. c. Adrie, evangelist.
preached 4 sermon from the text. II Have
Somewhat Against Thee" Tonight he
will talk on THE Upline to Heaven and
the Downline to He'll
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
WEATHER

Forecast for indianapolis and vicinity
for the twenty-fOur hours ending at Z
p. IN, Dec 81. 1921:
Increasing cl0udiness and warmer to-
night; lowest temperature about go to 81
degrees Saturday unsettled probably
light rain; colder Saturday night.
HOURLY Temperatures.
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u. S. MAY ASK
FRANCE TO PAY
AS SUBTERFUGE
Expects Demand viii Cause
Weakening in U-BOat
Proposal.

WASHINGTON. Dec 50-America may
demand that France Immediately pay her
debt 10 this country rs a means Of fore
Ing her TO abandon her big submarine
fleet policy.
Amendments 70 the foreign debt refund
Ing bill are being prepared. one or these
90 be presented TO the senate, viii direct
that a demand be made on France for
payment Of interest and principal or the
debt. This debt amounts to between
S2.0000oo,00 600 AMI S3C00. COO GOO
France Of course. could not pay it OF
If the United States demanded Il. The
idea back Of the proposal Is that its
adoption would serve notice on France
that American public and official opinion
heretofore extremely friendly 20 France
had undergone a chilling because of the
French attitude.
AAIEN DMENTS
ASSUME FORM.
Other amendments to the bri. similar
IL import. have begun 10 take form at
The Capitol They are 70 carry the idea
That II France has money 70 spend on a
huge navy aud army. she ought 20 have
some 20 pay oG her war debts.
Along with the new kindled resent
menr toward the French, the develop
ments OF recent days In the arms CON
ference have Intensified the hostility. al
ways strong in Congress. against any
sort of American coalition. entente or
ALLIANCE with foreign nations. There ia
no question that the scrappiug Of the na
val holiday program and the lifting OF
the lld on submarine and aircraft com
petition has strengthened the opposl-
ti0n to the four power Pacific treaty.
II has also strengthened the little
group of big Navy" men in both
Houses. They viii be heard from in
the debate which promises 10 break out
soon after the reassem5ling of Congress
next Friday. They win demand the
United States outbuild the world on
submarines, aircraft and cruisers.
MAKES I. :. POSITION
DIFFICULT.
France also has made difficult Con
Eressional approval Of American 7artici-
PATTON IN an European economic confer
ence. The French desire such con
ference and want this Government in Il.
Hardlngs "Association Of Nations"
scheme has suffered also. In general
il would be difficult 10 get Congress
Elonal assent now 10 any sort Of Amcrl-
can cooperation with foreign nations.
in view OF what this conference has
shown may be expected
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
WORKS BOARD
IN ADJOURNED
SESSION NOW
Ready to Sign Pacts
Up to Midnight
Saturday.
BOND ISSUE READY
Expect S45O,00O Left
After Buying
Plaza.

The board Of public works decided
ut its regular meeting today TO re-
main in adjourned session until mid
night Saturday night in order to be
in position to sign contracts for the
purchase of property in the block the
city intends to acquire for war me-
morial plaza purposes. Tbs board
can start signing the contracts as
soon as attorneys approve the ST.
100000 bond issue and the success
full bidders go through the sale. The
bond issue viii be cleaned up tomor-
row, It IS thought
II the bond sale should not be con-
Guided by midnight Saturday the board
Of works has another regular meeting
Monday morning nc which tie transfer OK
the property could be arranged
The city is 5uyiuc the block bounded
hv North. Michigan. Meridian and Penn
syIvania streets. Its total appraised
value is Si.2lO3I7. With the premium
- of SIS coo offered by the bidders on tile
81 10000 bond issue the city VIII have q
erty is paid for.
CoUNTY'S SHARE
or PURCHASE.
The county commissioners are buying
The block bounded by Michigan. Vermont,
Pennsylvania and Meridian streets, eT-
-eptfnc two churches. ITS appraised
value is SI21S..J1. The commissioners
have informally authorized 100000
o.
Issue Is $4,000 less than the appraised
value Of the property 90 be acquired
gave rise today 20 discussion of whether
0r not Il would be advisable for the
r.rv 10 use its $4,000 surplus in the
ACQUISITION OF property in the block the
county intends TO buy so thar i- wou'
nor be necessary for the comuissiC-.-rs
TO authorize more than 100000 worth
~ bonds.
PLAN TO Use
SURPLUS.
CIV officials said that they volld ne
willing TO cooperate with the county I'm
tbs way If the commissioners desired.
The ordinance authorizing the city bond
issue provides that the city can step over
into the county's block 81 this way II
there IS q surplus.
County Auditor Leo X Fesler said that
he did not believe the commissioners
would desire this 70 be done since the
county has obligated itself to purchase
the south block and would like 70 20
through with IT, The commissioners can
authorize enough bonds 20 take care Of
the entire valuation without legal di1--
Guilty, L wa said.
II the city does not use its $4,000
surplus in the acquisition Of more prop
erty the entire excess goes into the fund
for the retirement OF aud interest or the
bond issue
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
Accept Resignation
of City Engineer

The resignation Of Frank c. Lingen-
felter as city civil engineer, was ordered
spread upon the records by the boaro
OF public works today. Mr. Lingenfelter
will leave office at noon Jan. . when the
new administration begins. lie viii be
succeeded by John L. Elliott, his pres
ent senior assistant.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30

FIRE LOSS PLACED AT 100000
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Dec. 30.-Damage
estimated at $4,000 resulted from n fire
that destroyed the establishment Of
Davidson Brothers wholesale fruit deal
ers, here today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
GOVERNOR RETAINS RICH.

GOVERNOR RETAINS RICH.
Walter e. Rich of indianapolis was re
appointed a member Of the board of
trustees for the Indiana School for the
Blind today by Governor Warren T. Nc
Cray. His term is four years.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
FATHER STILL ALIVE
I5TT VERY LOW.

word from Louisville was TO the effect
that Thomas Bewley, Mrs. summons
father is still alive and had rallied some
what during the night He is still in a
semi-couscious condition with chances
fer his recovery slight.
4 message that he was dying was
coming over the long distance telephone
when Mrs. Simmons poured four shots
from an automatic revolver into the body
Of her husband. marking the elimination
of night of quarreling.
George and Fred Bewley, brothers Of
Mrs simmons. are at the bedside OF
their father Mr.. Bewley has not been
told of the tragedy.
George Bewley, in a statement to Louis
Vile reporters, said he had called his
sister the night before the murder and
that she seemed excited.
Il went to the house, then" he said,
"aud James and Florence were quarrel
Ing. lie had been drinking and Flor
ences ear was bloody. She said he had
struck her.
Il remained there a while trying to
calm him and when he seemed quieter
left. When I saw Florence in the Jail
the next morning she bore lot more
bruises and marks than she did the night
before"
The body was scheduled to leave In
dianapolis for Bowling Green, Ky, at
$40 p. m. No funeral services were to
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-30
THE WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness. Warmer tc
Saturday unsettled.