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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
CITY EVADING
LAW;BUDGET
NOT PRINTED
Annual Appropriation Ordi-
nance, Instead, Published
by Controller.
RULING MADE BY ASHBY
Corporation Counsel Says He
Is Backed by State Board
of Accounts.
RULING MADE BY ASHBY

Although the State tax law pro-
vides. in an amendment to section
200, passed by the special session Of
the Legislature in 1920, that tax
levies shall be established by proper
legal officers OF municipal corpora
tions after the formulation and pub
lication by them of budget on forms
prescribed by the State board of ac-
counts showing in detail the money
proposed to be expended during the
succeeding year" the annual ap.
preparation ordinance will be pub
lished by the city administration of
Indianapolis instead of the document
known as the city budget" accord
ing to Samuel Ashby, corporation
counsel. This follows a precedent
established by the Jewett administra-
tion last year.
The city budget contains detailed es-
Inmates Of expenditures for each OF the
city departments These items run into
the thousands The appropriation ordi-
nance amounts 10 the barest outline OF
the budget, including, as a rule, only
two Items for each department, "sala
ries' and maintenance" The budget
shows, for instance how many shovels
and how much gravel the street com
missioner expects 70 use during the com
Ing year. The appropriation ordinance,
being very brief In comparison. gives
only the vaguest of ideas about what the
money provided for in it is going to be
spent for.
Corporation Counsel Ashby asserted
that the city administration s. backed
up IN its contention that the law means
that the appropriation ordinance and not
the actual budget should be published
by the State board Of accounts. He said
that the State board has borrowed the
form Of the indianapolis ordinance as a
model which other taxing units shall
follow in making the publication required
by law.
The appropriation ordinance up to the
time It is adopted by the council Is the
budget Mr.. Ashby said He insisted
last year. while defending the failure to
publish the real budget. and reiterated
his belief again this year, that publica-
tion Of the detailed document would be
impractical, because Of its length and
that the law did not intend for it TO be
advertised
Against Mr. Ashby's contention Of last
year and this, there are the cold hard
Continued on Page Two)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
DELAY IN IRISH
REPLY BUILDS
BRITISH HOPE
Sim Fein Cabinet Carefully
POlishes Answer to
Peace Offer.
ALL EYES ON DUBLIN

DUBLIN, Aug. 20.-In spite of Eamonn
de Valera's unequivocal rejection Of the
British proposal for an Irish settlement,
hope in a compromise that will result in
permanent peace in Erin still was strong
today, due to the fact the Sim Fein cabi-
net continued to work on its reply to
Premier Lloyd George. For hours the
ministry was discussing behind closed
doors the points and phraseolosy Of tie
answer which, it was learned, is still
far fro complete.
A strong belief prevailed in well in
formed quarters that an exchange Of
communications IS proceeding between
De Valera and Lloyd George.
Contrary to previous reports which set
Tuesday as the day the answer would be
announced in Dali Eireann, it now seems
unlikely that the parliament will hold a
public session before Thursday or Fri
day.
Thus almost a week is gained IN which
the 3oor TO peace remains open.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
BURIED TREASURE
By O. HENRY S 'Ssn s' @ VIZ: PS:%s: s Fl: %

of Belgium or any other sporty kingdom
but she did not know it, and ! did not
paint the picture for her
You see. ! wanted May Martha Man
gum for to have and to hold. l wanted
her to abide with me, and put nv slim
pers and pipe away every day in places
where they cannot be found Of evenings
May Marthas father was a man hid
den behind whiskers and spectacles. He
lived for bugs and butterflies and all
insects that fly or crawl or buzz or get
down your back or in the butter He
was an etymologist, or words to that
effect. He spent his life seining the air
for flying fish Of the June bug order. and
sticking pins in em and calling 'em
names
He and May Martha were the whole
family. He priced her highly as a fine
specimen of the racibus humanus because
she saw that he had food at times, and
put his clothes on right side before, and
kept his alcohol bottles filed. Scientists,
they say, are apt to be absent minded
There was another besides myself who
thought May Martha Mangum one to be
desired That was GoodIoe Banks,
young man just home from .ollege. he
Continued on Page Iour.l
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
RELIEF WORK
AGREEMENTS
SIGNED TODAY
Document Is Compromise on
Early Demands Made by
Commissioner Brown.
FOOD SHIPPED AT ONCE
To Save Million Children
From Observation-Disclosures
Can Search u. S. Quarters.

RIGA, Aug. 20.-The agreement
for American relief in Russia was
signed at 11:15 o'clock this morning.
The document, which stipulated in
detail how the gigantic work of has
tening food and sanitary relief to the
millions of starving Russians in the
Volga district was to be carried out,
was signed by Walter Lyman Brown,
as representative of the American
Relief Administration, and Maxim
Litvinoff, for the Soviet.
THE feeding begins Immediately ;
American relief is going into Russia next
week" NJ. Litvinoff. the Soviet plenipo-
tentiary announced.
The earlier agreement Lltvinof con
tinued, was hindered because Mr.. Brown
sentative) did not have fun powers but
had to refer everything to Mr.. Hoover.
THE full ration for the Russian chill
dren is 100 calories The Americans
plan to give a supplementary of go
rice, -four milk. cocoa and sugar
The agreement specifies that approx
mately one billion sick children in the
Volga district will be fed.
THE number Of American relief work
ers viii not exceed one hundred. The
Soviets are reserving the right to veto
the appointment Of non American relief
workers.
"The principal difficulty was that the
Americans wished TO retain entire free
dom OF action. which would mean the
absence OF cooperation with US, hut ii .
compromise which We have now reached
over-bridges this. The Americans wished
to have free hand in choosing the dis
tricts for relief, whereas We desired the
specification OF the Nolga district
Another difficulty was that our coun-
try is in a state Of war, for revolution
is state OF war and the revolution IS
not yet over Therefore we required
guarantees for our protection. On this
score, too, we finally compromised.
Under the agreement the Soviets have
the right TO search the quarters Of Ameri-
can relief workers in the presence Of the
American commissioner We have no
right, however, to search the persons OF
Americans. American relief workers are
immune from arrest under the contract
The Soyiets are granted right Of represen-
tatlon In the local organizations.
1T IS our earnest hope that this IS the
beginning Of other kinds OF agreements
with America
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
HUSBAND FREED
WHEN DEAD WIFE
RETURNS HOME
NOW Police EndeaUOr to Find
Identity of Murder l
Victim. '

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 2O-Papers
which declared Mrs. Serena GilHland dead
were corrected by the county court at
Granite City, H., today. The body Of a
woman found buried three months ago
in a shallow grave near Granite City
was positively identified as that of Mrs.
Gilliland.
Her" body was buried beside her
mother near Belleville Mrs. Gillland
proved she was very much alive when
she arrived from Cincinnati.
Her husband, who was arrested at
Terre Haute, Ind, in connection with the
supposed death, was given his freedom.
Coroner Mercer said a second inquest
would not be necessary as the original
verdict homicide by persons unknown"
still stands.
Police today still endeavored to identify
the victim.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
HELD
BY BANDITS IN
MEXICO, ESCAPES
No Details GiUen in Telegram
to ChicGgO-U. S. Had
Been Approached.

CHICAGO. Aug 2o-Erick Clarke, an
official Of the International Land and
Livestock Company. has escaped from
Mexican bandits who kidnapped him yes
terday and is safe at the company's
hacienda, according to word here today
by II. f. Bullock, president of the COM
pauy. Am all right, thanks to my
saddle mare" was the message received
from Clarke, No details Of the kidnap-
ing or escape were given. Clarke had
been held for $4,000 pesos ransom.
Clarke. according to word received here
by II. L. Bullock. president of the com
pany, was seized while inspecting q dam
on the Haicer da dc Coroles near Jimi-
nez, Mexico. He has been a resident of
Mexico for several years.
James d. Sheehau, vice president Of
the company, who is in Virginia, was
expected to lay Clarkes case before the
State Department. It is understood here
that the Governor Of chihuahua, who was
appealed to, has ordered pursuit Of the
brgauds
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Woman Gets Number
of Auto Licenses of
Men Who Stole Ducks

A woman's ability to "spot" a license
number on an automobile used by two
men who stole three ducks led to the
arrest OF two alleged thieves.
Mrs. Jennie Doke, who lives on a farm
near Beech Grove. telephoned Lieutenant
William Cox. at police headquarters at
5:45 a. m. today that some men in an
automobile stole three ducks from her
farm. She said the ducks were each
valued at s.. She told the police the
number Of the license ON the automobile
which, according to the records, was
issued to Harry Waterman, 1907 English
avenue.
Motorpolicemen Mcclure and Dalton,
were sent to investigate. They arrested
Waterman, is, who it is said confessed
lie took them to the home of George
Winkley, II, 1859 Spann avenue There
the police say they found one OF the
ducks. Winkley and Waterman were
arrested on the charge of petit larceny.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20

" HERE are many kinds of fools.
Now, viii everybody please sit
still until they are called upon
specifically to rise?
I had been every kind Of fool except
one l had expended my patrimony. pre-
tended my matrimony, played poker,
lawn tennis and bucket shOps-parted
soon with my money in many ways. But
there remained one role of the wearer of
cap and bells that l had not played. That
was the Seeker after Buried Treasure.
To few does the delectable furor come.
But Of all the would be followers in the
hoof prints of King Midas none has
found a pursuit SO rich in pleasursble
promise.
But, going back from my theme a
while-as lame pens must do was a
fool Of the sentimental sort. l saw May
Martha Mangum, and was hers. She was
IS, the color Of the white ivory keys of a
new piano, beautiful, and possessed by
the exquisite solemnity and pathetic
witcnery of an rnsopnisticated angel
doomed to live in a small, dull, Texas
prairie town. She had spirit and charm
that could have enabled ne< to pluck
rubtes like respberriss from the crown
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
FOREIGN DEBT
REFUND BILL !
IS GIVE @. X.
Reported FavOrabIy to Senate
After Amendment Is
Made.
LA FOLLOTTE DIssENTs
Gives Mellon Authority to Ex-
tend Payment for Five
Years.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The Ad-
ministration bill providing for re-
funding the S11,O0O,00O,OOO allied
debts to the United States was re-
ported favorably 10 the Senate to-
day by Senator Penrose, Pennsyl-
vania. The measure has been
amended to provide for the refund
ing to be completed in five years.
Senator Lafouette, Wisconsin, at the.
same time, submitted q minority report.
The bill gives the Secretary of the
Treasury sweeping authority to refund
and to extend the time of payment Of the
principal or interest Of any obligation Of
any foreign government owing to the
United States arising out Of the European
war. He is authorized to convert obnga-
tlons into bonds Of debtor nations or OF
any other foreign government and TO
receive bonds OF any foreign government
In substitution for those now or hereafter
held by the United tSates.
THE Indebtedness Of the foreign.
countries to the United States actually
exists" the report states, "and 1t Is
necessary that some one be authorized
promptly to deal with the situation it
presents"
After careful consideration the com
mlttee approved the proposed bill
amended as affording the best and most
practicable method of handling the
matter.
NO man ever lived who should be
entrusted with such a gigantic respon-
sibility," the minority report declared,
in opposing the passage Of the bill This
report was signed by Senators La Fol-
lette, Wisconsin, Republican; Jones, New
Mexico; Reed, Missouri; Simmons, North
Carolina; Geary Rhode Island; Walsh,
Maryland, Democrats.
According to the majority report the
treasury now holds S10,141. .261 ,5S5.6S Of
Of foreign governments. The
interest accrued and unpaid amounts to
Sq43 5S4 755 90
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
DOG HARNESS
THEFT CHARGED
Physician Also Accused of
Malicious Trespass by
Woman.

Or. Homer r. McKinstray. 1886 North
Carrollton avenue, was arrested by Pa
trolman Buchanan today on charges of
petit larceny and malicious trespass. The
arrest was made on two affidavits sworn
10 by Mrs. Charles Test, Rural Route
X. I. The doctors arrest was unsual in
some ways in that he was not required
to give bond and was not released on mis-
own recognizance, or by order of the
judge Of the city court or by order of
any high police official
He was Just arrested" and why he
was not brought in the turnkeys ad-
mitted they did not know. All they knew
was that Patrolman Buchanan appeared
In the turkeys office, handed in the
arrest slip and said slate this man
After the patrolman left the office it
was discovered the bonds in such cases
were usually 5000 DR. McKinstray was
Slated" but the turnkeys have no bond
for his appearance in court Monday aft
ernoon at which time he viii be tried.
In the petit larceny affidavit DR.. Nc
Kinstry is charged with stealing dog
harness valued at So The malicious
trespass affidavit charges that McKin-
stray took, and carried away and caused
to be Injured one dog valued at S700, the
property Of Mrs. Test
Patrolman Buchanan. when asked about
the case, said he served the warrants
on DR.. McKinstray at his office last
night, and that as It was a minor
charge and the doctor promised to be
in court today, he was not sent in. The
policeman said he thought the doctor
would he in court and he telephoned DR..
McKinstray when he failed to appear and
the doctor said he would be right
down"
It is understood that n valuable dog,
owned by Mrs. Test, was picked up in
crippled condition by Dr.. McKinstray,
and was afterward destroyed by at
taches Of the dog pound without the
knowledge Of the owner and without
compliance with the provisions of the law
for such destruction
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20

them exclusive use of streets.
Mayor II. H. Barton declares
busses might be the solution Of the
transportation problem in the future,
but at present the safety of the city
demands street cars" whose service
is fully developed. Busmen have
promised to put $50 buses into serv
Ice, sufficient to handle the surplus
fifty thousand rides daily which are
now being cared for in private auto
mobiles and taxis, within two weeks
after granted a One-year franchise.
A new franchise under which street
car service would be resumed IS
ready for presentation to the city
council The franchise was proposed
by the Harris Trust Company Of
Chicago, controlling the majority of
the stock Of the concern. r. Z.
Chambers, receiver for the company,
acting as a representative of Des
Moines merchants who wants street
car service restored, drew up. the
franchise IN a two weeks consulta-
tion with officers of the trust com
pany.
After the council acts on the fran
,hise, and If it approves It. the pro
posal win go before the city IN a
referendum election.
The only known proposal OF the
new franchise is that bus competition
must be eliminated before street car
service is restored.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
u. S. Officers Get
10 Barrels of Mash

ST. LOUIS, No. Aug. 2O.-Phnip Ener
is "within the law" even If Federal
authorities did confiscate ITO barrels OF
"mash" from his barn last night. The
barn had been rented to Sam Galaki,
Italian, for 500 per month for a period
Of six months. a written agreement,
posted on the wall of the barn and signed
by both EiIer and Galaki, provided that
the latter assumed full responsibility for
anything that happens here during the
six months for which the place was leased
to him.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Arm
to March Into
MingO County
More Than 500 Men Threaten
to Take In Hand w. Vir-
ginia Situation.

CHARLESTON. ". Va, Aug. 20-Ni0re
than 500 armed miners have gathered at
Marmet, about four miles from here,
this afternoon and every hour is adding
10 the size of the gathering. The an
uounced intention Of the miners is to
march into Nfingo County and take the
situation there into their own hands.
The distance from Marmet TO Mingo is
eighty miles The march is scheduled
to begin tomorrow and will pass through
reported.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
MOB MOVED DOWN
BY MACHINE GUN
One Killed, Fifty Wounded in
Tennessee Riot.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 2O.-One
man was killed and more than fifty
wounded when a mob stormed the Jail
here last night.
The mob was bent on lynching Frank
Martin, negro, alleged assailant of Miss
Jessie Parke, a young school teacher
The wouldbe lynchers crossed a dead
line into the fire of authorities guarding
the Jail.
The crowd included many women. some
of them with babies in their arms Two
of those shot were women.
The attack upon the Jail followed a day
of watchfulness on the part Of jail au
thorities. police reserves and two ma
chine gun companies.
Fire from shot guns handled by dep
uty sherlffs and machine guns from the
militia swept the street
AS members of the mob fell the fire
was returned. Excitement is at fever
heat.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
FARLEY TO COST
100000 A MONTH
Pan-American Building De-
cided on for Meeting.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-The State
Department in estimating the expenses
Of the disarmament conference at $780, 900
- month, calculated on a basis Of two
months sessions, Under Secretary OF
State Fletcher today told the House Ap-
preparation Committee
Mr.. Fletcher said 1t had been decided
20 hold the sessions of the conference
in the Pan American Building.
LONDON, Aug. 2O.-Great Britain's ac-
ceptance to President Harding's invita-
ton TO a disarmament conference was
dispatched TO Washington this afternoon.
The acceptance Of the British government
was couched in the most cordial terms.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
NOT TREATY
OF PEACE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Signing Of
the agreement today between Soviet
Russia and the American Relief Society
has no political effect upon the relations
between Russia and the United States, it
was announced at the State Department.
The statement by NJ. Lityinoff on sign
ing the agreement that it was in effect a
treaty of peace with the United States
was denied by State Department offlcia S.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Vandals Enter Home
in Owners Absence

When A. o. Sims, 1925 North Capitol
avenue. a postoffice emDloye, who had
been on a vacation, returned home today
he found vandals had caused hundreds
Of dollars worth of damage to his resi-
dence
He showed the police where a knife
had been used to cut great holes in the
leather couch in the living room. Every
light globe and shade in the house had
been broken. Mahogany furniture had
been turned over and Scared up and
broken. About one hundred pounds OF
sugar had been sprinkled over the floors
of the house.
This is the second residence IN the
neighbOrhOod to be visited By vandaiB
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Mother of Former
Times Manager Dies

Word was received here today of the
death Of Mrs. Lena Lederer, mother of
John II. Lederer, former manager Of the
Daily Times, at her home at Duquotn,
Ill Mrs. Leaerer had been Ill for some
time.
She is survived by two sons, John H,
who is now manager of the Milwaukee
News; Fred, of Christopher. Ill, and .
daughter, Miss Clara Lederer Of Du-
quoin.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Take Court Action
to Stop Jitney Bus

ROCKFORD Ill, Aug 20.-An injunc-
tIon today halted the plans Of the Fay
Motor Bus Company to inaugurate
city-wide system Of busses to compete
with the Illinois Traction Company.
Judge Shurtlih granted an order re-
straining the bus company from operat-
inS on the streets here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
UNIONS, ROADS
CLAIM VICTORY
Both Sides Apparently Pleased
With Ruling.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2o-Both the unions
and the railway officials were claiming
victory today as result OF the decision
Of the United States Railway Labor
Board yesterday in the matter Of overs
time pay.
The board upheld labor's contention
for 4 time and half for overtime, which
the union men claim was a victory. Cer-
tain exceptions made by the board,
among them ruling that time and one
half for overtime need not be paid to
men regularly assigned to necessary
Sunday and holiday work, were hailed
as favorable to the roads by railway
officials
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
100 ARE REPORTED
KILLED IN BRAZIL
Soldiers Attack After Village
Uprising.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 2O.-one hum
dred persons are reported to have been
killed by soldiers IN the course of an
uprising in the village of Malta, Brazil,
according to a dispatch from Rio de.
Janeiro, received here today.
The governor of the state of Maranhao
has received official kilograms asking fur
ther information of the reports which
said that soldiers had fred upon a crowd
of citizens who were attempting a minor
revolutionary movement.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Milwaukee Steel
Mills Opens Monday

MILWAUKEE,, wis, Aug. 2O.-After
being shut down for several months
the Illinois Steel Company viii reopen
it's plant here Monday. About eight
hundred emploes will return at the old
wage scale, but reductions of cents an
hour will be put in effect Aug. 20.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
TOLD
TO KEEP CATTLE
OFF THE MARKET
Live Stock Exchange Reports
Slump in Beef Con-
sumption.
OVERSUPPLIEL
Soup Bone on Free
List, Liver Next

CHICAGO, Aug. ga new sign of
"normalcy" appeared today in Chi
cago utcher shops. The oldtime soup
bone again was on the free list.
Butchers were giving away soup
bones. ]. H. Russell. president Of the
Chicago NIeat Council announced.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
DAWES APPROYEs PLANS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Director of
the Budget Dawes today approved plans
for the administration of the packer con-
troll LII, and it Is understood the Presi-
dent viii transmit request to Con-
gress asking for approximately $4,000
for this work.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Given Life Sentence
for Murder of Woman

RUSSELLvILLE, Ala, Aug. 2O.-Fred
r. Hall, charged with the murder Of
Martha Henderson of Dallas, Texas, here
last April was found guilty this morning
Of murder in the first degree and sen
fenced to life imprisonment
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-08-20
Mrs. HOOver's Mother
Dies in California

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. California.
Aug. 20.-NIrs. Charles Henry, mother Of
Mrs. Herbert Hoover. died at the Hoover
home here last night
Mrs Hoover is now en- route here from
Washington