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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
ARMS CONFAB
IN NOVEMBER
HARDING IDEA
President Not Favorable TO
PostpOnement Until Spring,
as Suggested by Britain.
JAPS TO PARTICIPATE
High Advisory Council Votes
Acceptance, Shantung and
Yap Issues Reserved.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The
United States is of the opinion that
President Harding's disarmament
conferences should be held not later
han November and earlier if pos
sible. and this view had been in
formally communicated to Great
Britain, it was learned at the State
Department today.
Although the United States has re
ceived no formal proposal from
Great Britain for postponement OF
the conference this Government has
been made acquainted with the views
of the dominion premiers Of Great
Britain, which favor postponement
until spring.
The United States has stated explic-
itIy in an informal communication ITS
reasons for desiring an early meeting.
The question Of the exact date Of the
parley has been taken up with other in
vited nations. but definite action has
been delayed by failure Of Japan to an
nounce her unreserved acceptance. which
is expected shortly.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
Lloyd George Beginning
to ShOU Apprehension
.OUer Arms Conference

LONDON, July 23.-Premier Lloyd
George is becoming apprehensive over
the troublesome complications which are
besetting the arrangements for the pro-
posed Washington conference on disarm-
ament and Far East issues, his friends
revealed today.
The premier was quoted as saying to
an intimate:
81 almost wish 1 had never suggested
a conference"
Lloyd Georges statement is explained
by the fact that while the public invita-
tion to the powers came from President
Harding. 1t is generally understood Great
Britain strongly urged the United States
to take the initiative In calling the in
ternational meeting.
The premier intensely wishes the con-
ference to be held and also he wishes
20 participate personally. Apart from
sincerely believing disarmament is pcs
sible. he realizes it would be the bigseS.
personal triumph he has ever achieve /
ad would assure him an unlinited term
os power.
THREE OBSTACLES
FACE PREMIER.
But three obstacles confront the Pre-
mier:
/ Premier Hughes Of Australia is
insisting upon Australian representa-
ton in the Pacific discussions. Pre-
mier Meighen Of Canada is support
ing his Australian colleague. Lloyd
George favored their suggestion to
the extent Of putting the proposal
directly up to George Harvey, the
American ambassador. No response
has arrived from Washington and
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
BEACH CERTAIN
AT 18th STREET
Health Boards Test of Water
Shows Unusually Low
Bacteria Count.

Water in White River at Twenty sixth
street IS pure enough 10 permit the Oper-
alton OF a public bathing beach by the
city park department at that point. DIT.
Herman G. Morgan. Secretary Of the
board Of public health. announced today
following completion Of tests.
No typhoid and practically no sewage
bacteria were found, il was stated.
James II. Lowry. superintendent of
parks, announced that he will confer
Monday with the board Of park com
missioners Ueen the immediate installa-
ton OF facilities to make the beach 4
safe, moral public recreation spot
Meanwhile the beach vii, continue to
be closed by the police.
A bacteria count of 1000 per cubic
centimeter. large proportion of which
are typhoid or sewage organisms is con
sidered dangerous to bathers. Mr.. Morgan
said. The tests of water taken from the
east side OF the stream show counts Of
only Do and from the west side only 12j.
In order that the water may be kept
pure DR.. Morgan recommended that the
park department treat the entire area
used for swimming with 2 chlorinating
beach machine every night He said
health department inspectors will patrol
the banks a mile above the hole three
times a week during the bathing sea-
son to see that no impurities are getting
into the water.
Facilities which the park department
probably VIII install viii be dressing
rooms, toilets and slides. Life guards
and park policemen viii be on duty 10
protect swimmers from danger Of drown
ing or rowdyism. which was one OF the
reasons for closing the beach last week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23

the steam heating boilers which forms
part of our contract and our painter
I'm painting the boilers and other
equipment choose to touch up different
parts OF the apparatus which We In
stalled.
AS no one has ever objected to rs
going TO = little expense In adding TO
the general appearance Of work we
could see no harm. nor did we think
that such small matter would be
taken notice of so prominently, the
question, however Is not so much that
the rivet heads are gilded as il is
that the reading of the articles in
question would leave citizens OF In
dianapolis to believe that the speci-
ncations for this building required
the rivets TO be gilded, the specin-
cations do not In the least require
any gliding Of FiYets, therefore n
there has been any expense involved
the same has been paid for by Us.
The cost of the gilt does not exceed
10 cents and the labor one dollar
which Is a very small sum and we
gladly expended It In order to add
TO the general appearance of the
heating installation"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
JAPS AGREE TO
JOIN CONFERENCE

TOXIC, July GO p. m deiayedl-
The advisory council JaPan's highest
governmental authority, this evening ap-
proved the decision of the Cabinet to
accept President Harding's invitation TO
participate in a disarmament conference
to be held in Washington
It is understood, however, on reliable
authority that in accepting Japan holds
the Shantung issue and the Zap Island
controversy as special positions
Japan, according to this Information
viii take the stand that both matters
have been settled by the treaty Of Yer
sailIes and viii present the argument
that in taking this position. Japan is
simply upholding the stipulatiOns OF that
treaty.
The wave OF sentiment In favor Of Pre-
mier Hara heading the japanese delega-
ton today was beginning to meet some
opposition.
Although the Remedial or opposition
party had gone on record as demanding
bis attendance at the disarmament con
Continued on Page Three.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
Harding, Ford
and Edison to
Enjoy Outing

WASHINGTON, July 23-President
Harding set out by motor early today to
Join Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison
on a short camping expedition along
the Upper Potomac at the foot of the
Blue Ridge mountains.
He expects to reach the camp, which
is pitched on the West Virginia side Of
the Potomac, twenty-five miles from
Hagerstown. Md, in time for a hearty
barbecued lunch.
This is the Presidents first adventure
at roughing it since he was fnaugurated,
his last having been at Point Isabel,
Texas, shortly after his election.
He viii have chance to get into an
old shirt and baggy trousers and kick
around over the rocks and through the
brush and fish If he cares to.
Harding's arrival at the camp which
was pitched yesterday Will mark his
initiation into the famous nature club
which Ford, Edison and the late John
Burroughs. the naturalist. formed years
ego. There has been a vacant bunk in
the famous clubs camp since the famous
naturalist died and Harding has been
elected to take his place.
He is the first President, since Roose-
welt, to get back to nature in order to
break the isolation of formal White
House life.
Roosevelt and Burroughs were fast
friends and went on many such trips
MRS. HARDING
NOT IN PARTY.
The presidential camping party was
incomplete, for Mrs. Harding, who is
the constant companion of the President
did not make the trip. For several days
the first lady" has been slightly indis-
posed and upon the advice of Brigadier
General Sawyer, the White House
physician. sch remained in Washington.
General Sawyer and Secretary George
Christian, the usual secret service men
Continued on Page Three.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
SMALL GOES TO
CHICAGO TO SEE
BILL THOMPSON
Governor of Illinois Appeals
to Chief Political Backer
for Advice.

CHICAGO, July 23.-The scene shifted
today in the now nationally famous le-
gal battle revolving around the indict-
ment Of Governor Len Small Of Illinois on
charges OF EN- mbezzlement Of S500,00O Of
State funds, from Springfield to this city.
Governor Small, central figure In the
case, arrived here this morning, pre-
sumably to attend a political picnic,
sponsored by Mayor William Hale
Thompson Of Chicago, one OF the Gov
ernors chief hackers. He was attended
by three bodyguards.
Immediately upon his arrival, the Gov
ernor went into conference with leaders
Of the Thompson Lundin organization He
was silent regarding the recent sensa-
tiOnal Developments at Springfield.
Il have nothing to say regarding the
charges against me-" he said. Il ex-
pect to be here only short time"
HAS THREE DAYS
BEFORE ARREST.
The Governor, by order of the court
has three days Of grace before a sheriff )
posse will attempt to arrest him. On
the first day Small few to the arms OF
Mayor Thompson and other political ad-
visOrs.
1t was generally speculated that Small
and Thompson conferred on the acvisa-
ol1ty or calling out the state troops. IT
necessary, to prevent arrest.
Adjt Gen. Frank S. Dickson, IN full
uniform, made a hurried trip TO Camp
Logan today, where the militia is camp
ing. General Dickson. who has given
the historic Statehouse OF Sangamon
County a wav-like aspect, has told the
Governor that troops can be mobiliZec.
IN twenty minutes"
u have been and an making a fight IL
the interest of the people and against
predatory interests and in following
that course | have made powerful enc
mics" Governor Small said.
My indictment Is the result.
MY enemies are responsible for the
sangamon county grand jury Indictment.
They are the head and front Of this at
tempt to ruin me.
Those who fight for the people find
the road hard but l am going through.
Those who could not control me would
ruin me"
mayor was dubbed "Thompson's last
stand by enemies Of the powerful po-
litical machine.
The governors Indictment comes on
the heels Of Tkompson's recent repud-
iatlon by his own city council which
voted to Investigate the hiring Of high
paid city experts.
Several OF Thompsons pet measures
have been frowned upon Of late by the
aldermanic body.
Small late today will carry his fight to
the people. He IS slated for an address
at picnic sponsored by ThOmpson's
Continued on Page Three.)
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Lloyd George is beginning to fear
there is no chance for a preliminary
conference in London.
2. Premier Lloyd George realizes
1t is useless for him to 60 to the
United States unless there Is an Irish
settlement In the meantime. He is
becoming slightly pessimistic on ac-
count of the attitude of Ulster in the
Irish peace negotiations.
3. Leaders of the coalition party
resent the possible absence Of Lloyd
George from England, fearing Austen
Chamberlain would be unable to hold
the coalition party together in his
absence.
These three factors are telling heavily
against Lloyd Georges personal desires
and doubt is expressed as to whether he
can overcome them.
REPLY RECEIVED;
NOT GIVEN OUT.
The London Times understands the
dominion premlers have received from
Washington a reply to their query as to
whether they may have representation al
the conference but no hazard was made
as to the contents.
In connection with Premier Lloyd
Georges statement in Commons that
Great Britain would continue the con
struction Of warships, the Daily Mai
declared the cabinet supports the pre-
mier's view and that it favors the build
ing Of capital ships and a continuation
of the naval program.
For several years Britain will construct
big warships at the rate Of three or foul
year, according to the Daily Nails yer.
sion Of the ministerial decision.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
WOMAN FOUND
DEAD.IN HOME
Glass That Had Contained
Acid Tells Story of
Suicide.

Mrs. Anna Van Was 48, 2154 Ringgofd
street, was found dead at her home to-
day. and beside the fully dressed body
which was on bed was a glass that had
contained carbolic acid.
She had been dead at least since Thurs
day. NeigAbors say sue had threatened
suicide. She had lived at the Ringgold
street house alone in the last twelve
years and is said not to have q living
relative.
Mrs. Van Waas was something Of a
woman mystery and wild stories were
told at times of large sums of money
hidden in the little house She took in
washing A. make her living.
When John Simpson, 21S0 Napoleon
street, went 10 the Van Was home to
get the washing, he detected a peculiar
odor coming from the house, and on
being told by neighbOrs that Mrs. Van
Was had not been seen for several days,
notified the police. Motor Policemen
Muse and McBurney broke in the rear
door and found the body. DR.. George
Christian, deputy coroner, started an in
vestigatiOn.
No note or letter was found The
house was IN a disorderIy condition.
Ringold street, told the police they saw
Mrs. Van Waas Thursday morning. Other
neighbors declared they had not seen
the woman since Tuesday. The body was
black and in horrible condition. There
were no signs of a struggle. The police
believe she committed suicide by drink
ing the acid
Mrs. Van Was wak born in vincennes.
Her parents died and she was brought
to Indianapolis and placed in the Home
of the Good Shepherd. When she was
about u she ran away and later was
married.
Her husband died about fourteen years
ago and after his death she moved to the
little home in Ringold street. She is said
to have owned the property. Why the
rumOrs that she had money hidden in the
house started is unknown, but police and
DR.. Christian started a careful search to
determine if there was any money or
valuables hidden in the house.
After n careful search the police and
deputy coroner declared if any money
We're hidden in the home of Mrs. Van
Waas they were unable to find it. Copies
of Thursday and Fridays daily ppers
were in little wagon on the front porch.
w A. Simmons, who had been a close
frind of Mr.. Van Waas, and had worked
with him at the Bemis Bag Company plant
took charge of the place. The body was
removed to an undertaking establishment
by order Of Dr. Christian.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
'GILDED RIVET CHARGE
EXPLODED; COST S1.lO;
CONTRACTOR PAYS IT!

The famous "gilded rfvet" charge
Of extrayagance lodged against the
Indianapolis school board blew up
with q loud bang and disappeared in
20 thin air today when the State board
Of tax commissioners received letter
from Freyn Brothers plumbers saying
the total cost Of gliding rlvets in a
building was less than Sl.1O and this
expense was borne by the contractor.
Much had been made Of these gilded
rivets in some Of the new buildings
and it was cited constantly as an
example Of gross extravagance on the
pas Of the school board.
The letter from Freyn Brothers to
the State board Of tax commissioners
is is follows:
"R 'ferring to the statements aD-
pearing in the indianapolis News,
Wednesday evening and to the edi-
tOrial In the same paper the following
evening. wherein was stated that un-
necessary expense was involved by
reason OF rivet heads being gilded.
May we call TO your notice that
the gliding of these rivets did not add
in the least 10 the cost of the build
ing. the rivets in question occurred on
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23

cut up with acids. He was about 25 and
looked 40. Half of his face was COW
cred with short, curly red whiskers that
looked like a doormat with the "Wel-
come" left off He was pale ana un-
healthy and miserable and fawning, and
an asalduous borrower of sums ranging
from % cents to a dollar. One dollar
was his limit. He knew the extent Of
his credit as well as the Chemical Ma
tional Bank knows the amount of II -
that collateral will show on analysis
When he sat on my table he held one
hand with the other to keep both from
shaking. Whisky. He had a spurious air
of lightness and bravado about him that
deceived no one, but was useful in his
borrowing because it was so ptifulIy and
perceptikly assumed.
This day l had cOaxed from the cashier
five shining silver dollars as grumbling
advance on a story that the Sunday eu-
itor had reluctantly accepted. So If
was not feeling at peace with the world,
at least an armistice had Leen declared,
and l was beginning with ardor to write
description of the Brooklyn Bridge by
moonlight.
well Tripp," said l, looking up at
Continued on Fage FOur.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
LIE is PASSED
AND BERGDOLL
QUIZ HELD UP
Kentuckian Makes for Wit.
ness, Brother of Million
aire Stacker.
CLASH BARELY AVERTED
Representative johnson Ac-
cuses Braun of Not Telling
Truth on Stand.

WASHINGTON, July 23.-The
short and ugly word, followed by
what threatened to be lively physi-
cal encounter, brought a sudden ad
journment this afternoon of the con
gressional investigation Of the
escape of Grover Cleveland Berg
doll. millionaire Stacker. Represent
ative Johnson of Kentucky accused
Charles Braun or Philadelphia
brother of Bergdoll, who was on the
witness stand, of not telling the
truth.
You are liar" shouted Braun.
Johnson started toward him, but
Chairman Peters and other members
OF the committee frocibly restrained
the Kentuckian, who kept shouting
that he wanted to get at Braun.
The room was crowded with spectators,
including many women who made a wild
rush for the door.
Mrs johnson rushed in front OF her
husband and pleaded with him not to at
tack Braun.
Joe Rodgers, Sergeant alarms Of the
House. rushed Braun out Of the room
and turned him over to police. Later he
was told to leave Washington at once.
After Braun had left Johnson said
Il would have killed him in ? second" "
HEARING Is
ADJOURNED ABRUPTLY.
As a result Of the fracas the hearing
was abruptly adjourned. Major Camp
bell was among those who restrained
Johnson.
Throughout the clamor and excitement
Braun sat calmly In his chair until the
sergeant at arms took him from the room
Testimony that his mother. Mrs. Emma
Bergdoll, at no time had told him Of pay
ing $4,000 bribe to Maj. Bruce Camp
bell to FIX higher-ups" and obtain the
release Of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll was
given TO the committee by Braun.
The witness changed his name because
OF the stsNp attached to "Bergdoll' be-
cause Of hls brother'e escape
JOHNSON HELD
BY TWO MEN.
When johnson jumped to his feet and
reached for his pocket Representative
Peters. Of Massachusetts, and Major
Bruce Campbell. another witness. were
upon Johnson. pinuing him down and
refusing to allow him TO move despite
his struggles
The dirty flag hating -." yelled
johnson Struggling to loose himself from
his captors.
THE committee has adjourned" +"
shouted Peters. the chairman, above the
uproar.
Clerks and members used every ef-
fort to clear the room.
rs this committee going to let this
dirty fellow leave here unpunished ?"
shouted Johnson, still struggling. Il
am the man to punish him"
NO. said Peters, still holding John
son and refusing him 60 enter into the
conflict with Braun.
Braun, who had his name changed by
court order after hia brothers Grover
and Edwin. had been branded as slackers,
had been testifying about advice which
he alleged had been given his mother,
Mrs. Bcrddou. by General Sherbourne
for the investigating committee. Johnson
had apparently been attempting to show
that Sherbourne was fayoring Mrs.
Borgdou Braun had evaded questions
Just before he was accused by johnson
and tho break came. Sergeant at Arms
Rogers took Braun by the arm. Come
Continued on Page Three.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
OIL WELL FIRE
OUT OF CONTROL
Fifteen Spouting Flames-Ex-
pert on Way to Extinguish
Blaze.

MEXICO CITY, July 23--It was re-
ported from Tampico today that the fire
in the AmatIan oil fields had flared up
beyond control and that fifteen oil wells
were on fire.
The government reported, however,
that according to official advices only
four wells were burning. a German
technician, who is said to have exclusive
knowledge of a chemical which he claims
win extinguish the fire, has departed for
Amatlan. His services are understood
to have been retained by American oil
interests.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
2DEAD, HURT
IN EXPLOSION
Dynamite Discharges Pre-
maturely at Brick Com
pany Plant.

CLEVELAND, July 23--Two men were
Of dynamite exploded prematuraly at the
Medal Paving Brick Company here to-
day.
The men were preparing to blast sand.
They had two sticks in the hole when the
third stin in the hands Of one of the
men, exploded.
They were buried By many tons Of
sand as the blast caused cave-in in the
sand pit The dead are.
Cecil Compare, CollinwOod.
An unidentified man.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
So Many Want Out
of the Army u. S.
Stops Discharges

WASHINGTON, July 23.-Secretary
Of War Weeks today ordered all dis
charges in the lrny stopped. This
order followed instructions sent out
yesterday to limit discharges to 30
per cent Of each command.
The secretary said that discharge
applications are swAmping the War
Department and that it has been
considered best to suspend all dis
charges until officials have an oppOr-
tunity to consider the applications
now pending and estimate the prob
able effects upon the size of the army.
Secretary Weeks, General Pershing
and General HarbOrd conferred today
on plans for the reduction OF the
army to 10000
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
ORDER CHANGES
IN 5 COUNTIES
State Tax Commissioners Di.
rect Increases in Certain
Assessments.

Valuations of personal property for
taxation in six Indiana counties were
approved by the State board of tax com
missioners today and changes were rec
ommended In five counties.
The counties in which valuations were
approved are Sullivan, Porter, La Grange,
Lake, Kosciusko and Whitley
: The following changes were ordered ;
Jasper County, Remington Township, 10
per cent increase in automobiles and 60
per cent increase In household goods
Jasper County, Jordan Township, 80 per
cent increase In household goods; Mar
shall County, 10 per cent increase in
sheep, farm implements, horses, cattle
and merchandise; Putnam County, 80
per cent increases in horses and house
hold goods, 10 per cent increase in sheep
and farm implements and 10 per cent in
crease in automobiles.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-23
Mrs. Donald Sargent
Asks Maintenance

RENO, New, July 23.-A Nevada angle
has developed in the divorce proceedings
of Mrs. Lowe Sargent vs.. Donali S0r-
gent, millionaire tugboat and lighter
oprator, OF New York.
The New Jersey courts denied dc,
cree when Sargent sued his wife cor dl-
vorce. Mrs Sargent is now in Reno and
is pressing suit for separate maintenance
The papers were mailed to New York for
filing in the Eastern jurisdictlon