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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
ARREST MORSE
ON ARRIYALAT
PORT
Orders to Hold Ship
builder Sent From
Washington.
MORRIS ON LIST
Says He Used Name in
Effort to Avoid
NOtOriety.
MORRIS ON LIST

HAVRE, Dec. 2.-Charles w.
Morse of New York, financier and
shipbuilder, was arrested upon his
arrival here today on board the liner
Paris.
Ii is understood Mr.. Morse is want
ed TO testify before an American
grand jury relative to fnancia3 rela-
tions which he had with the United
States shipping board during the
world war.
Mr.. Morse in an exclusive state
ment denied any wrongdoing.
Il know absolutely nothing about the
cause of my arrest" said he. at is pre-
posterous if any charges have been made
against me. / came to France for a va
cation. My health has not been good"
MOrse's name on the liners passenger
list was written Chas W Morris.
As soon as the Paris docked five French
policemen accompanied by the American
consul went on board. They said in
structions to arrest Morse had been re-
ceived from the American embassy in
Paris.
Announcement was made By the French
immigration authorities that Morse VIII
be deported on the first boat going back
to New York. French immigration off,
cials said they held Morse to be an 'iun-
desirable person.
Morse protested the decision. He invited
newspaper men TO take lunch with him
on board the Paris. He was returned
10 his stateroom after a brief Inquiry at
the American consulate, but after being
detained for several hours was permitted
10 walk ashore and proceeded to a hotel
Morse probably will return to the
United States Monday on the Paris. It
was believed some agreements had been
made between United States and French
officials that he would return on the
Paris when she sails without attempt
ing TO fight against going back to the
United States
Morse said he had sailed under the
name Of Morris to avoid notoriety.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
POLICIES or
HARDING DUE
FOR BIG JOLT
Strenuous Opposition
to Presidents S Ideas
Predicted.
ASKS NO ADVICE
Bitter Fight Likely
on Proposed Repeal
Measure.
BY J. BART CAMPBELL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-President
Harding viii face serious opposition
to several Of the Administration for
eign and domestic policies in the ap-
preaching regular session of Con-
gress, even Republican leaders of the
Senate in sympathy with the Admin
istration viewpoint conceded today.
aside from the general expectation
that the Senate v i'll debate the present
Washington conference aud the Presi
dents Association of Nations" proposal
verbal storm IS expected to break over
the foreign debt funding bill and the
Presidents stand on the American mer-
chant marine.
A bitter fight is foreshadowed because
OF the Presidents suggestion that Con-
gress repeal Section 81 Of the Jones act,
which directed the Executive to terminate
whatever commercial or trade treaties or
conventions are found to conflict with
American commerce and shipping.
Like his predecessor, former President
Wilson, the President has declined to fol
low the direction Of Congress regarding
the proposed abrogation Of such treaties
aud conventions, for fear. 1t was stated
authortatively, that their termination
might lead 10 retaiiatory measures being
taken by the foreign nations concerned.
Members OF the Senate Commerce Com
mission who are insisting that the pro
vision be carried out, declared Great Brit
ain has repeatedly denounced similar
treaties and conventions she has had with
other European nations. when she found
them interfering with her own commerce
and merchant marine
They said they saw no good reason why
the United States should not be Fer
mitted to do what Great Britain had done.
and they predicted that the Presidents
proposal for the repeal OF the provision
would experience considerable rough
shedding" In both the Senate and House.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Nobody LOUes
City Mules, 1t
Would Seem
Residents Near WOrkhOUse
Grounds Protest Sale
to City.

That nobody wants the city mule
barns" become evident today when a
petition signed by $50 citizens was filed
with the county commissioners protest
ing against the sale to the city of part
of the workhouse grounds. Mayor Elect
Samuel Lewis Shank has opened negotia-
tions with the county commissioners rela-
tive to buying part of the site to be
used is a municipal yard.
The objection is that the property in
the vicinity of the proposed city yards
would depreciate in value and that the
noise and odors would be offensive.
The commissioners did not act u7on
the petition. The municipal yard - a
proposed project of the incoming Shank
administration
The Jewett administration has had nu-
merous worries over the location of the
barns and stirred up a lot of trouble
when they attempted to place them on the
west side South side residents have been
clamoring for the removal of the mules
also.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
PUT UP TO STATE
DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec 2-Extradition Of
Charles w. Morse, wanted in this country
for investigation of alleged Illegal deal
ings in connection with United States
shipping board contracts has been put
up to the State Department, it was stated
today at the Department of Justice. The
matter reverts to the State Department
because Morse was arrested in France.
The attorney general will negotiate witt
the French authorities through the Secre-
tary of State under a special treaty with
France, dealing with extradition Of such
cases. Action would have to be taken,
however within forty days.
The Department of Justice stated IL
was confident of effecting the immediate
return of Morse.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
NEXT MOVEIN
PLAZA UP TO
COUNTY BOARD
Resolution for Appointment
of Appraisers Awaits
Approval.
ACTION Likely TODAY

a resolution directing five appraisers to
proceed al once with the appraisal Of the
south block, excepting the two churches,
OF the proposed memorial plaza site. to
day was awaiting the signature Of the
Marion County commissioners.
The action confirms the announcement
of the commissioners q few days ago
that they bsd appointed appraisers to
fix the valuation Of the property included
in the area bounded by Vermont, Merid-
ian, Michigan and Pennsylvania streets.
The board already has authorized bond
issue of $a15. 900 with which to acquire
the tract, which with the block bounded
by Michigan, Meridian, North and Penn
sylvania streets, viii comprise the plaza.
The resolution is as follows:
"whereas, by act of the General As
semb1y Of the State OF Indiana, approved
March Il. 1921, entitled An act authoriz-
ing any county in the State Of Indiana
to acquire real estate and interests there
In by purchase, donation, or condemna-
tion, and to erect and maintain thereon
suitable structures to commemorate the
valor and sacrifice of the soldiers sailors
and marines Of the United States, and OF
all patriotic organizations and all others
who rendered loyal service and made
sacrifces et home and overseas in the
great World War etc, this board is
granted the power and authority TO ac-
quire real estate for the purposes named
IN said act. and
Whereas, this board. by resolution
heretofore adopted. has decided to pro-
ceed with the purchase OF certain real
estate for such purposes, which real
estate is in the city Of indianapolis. Mar
ion County, Indiana, and bounded by
Pennsylvania, Vermont, Meridian and
Michigan streets, and more particularly
described as outlOt sixteen (16) in the
city of Indianapolis aforesaid.
Now, therefore. under and pursuant
to the authority conferred on this board
by said act, 1t is ordered that said real
estate, and each and every parcel con-
tained within the boundaries thereof, be
appraised, and for the purposes Of such
appraisal, the number of appraisers is
fixed at FIVE, and the following named
persons are hereby appointed as such
appraisers: Charles L. Hutchinson, James
E. Berry Bert Essex George n. Mont
gomery and Fletcher Johnson.
at is further considered eXpedient and
advisable that three advisers to said ap-
praisers be appointed, whose duties will
be to meet with and advise said apprais-
ers in said work, and the following
named persons are named as such ad-
visers. Foster V. Smith, Harrison Wal
ters and Charles H. Byfeld
rected to proceed at once with said ap-
out unreasonable delay"
The commissioners will sign the reso-
luton this afternoon. it is understood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
JURY TO VISIT
BURCH'S ROOM
Witness Describes FOrtnight's
Vigil of Accused.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 2.-To view
with their own eyes the window from
which Arthur c. Burch, on trial for the
murder of J. Bolton Kennedy, and Mrs.
adalynne Obenchain, his co-defendant,
are alleged to have watched Kennedy in
his office for two weeks bfOr tn Staying,
the jurors in the Burch case we're sched-
uled today to visit and inspect the room
occupied by Burch at the Russell Hotel.
Thomas NJ Haley, proprietor Of the
hotel, testified he saw Burch and Mrs.
Obenchain watching at the window, and
]. T. McLaren, a tenant in an Office build
ing, also told of having seen Burch peer
ing toward Kennedy's office.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Rx FRANK L. MASON.

PARIS. Dec 2-Immedately after his
arrival this afternoon, Premier bri3nd
hastened to the Foreign Office, where he
presided at a meeting of the cabinet.
The Premier had consulted with several
ministers on the train coming from
Havre. but was unable to go fully into
details about the Washington confer
ence
Several hours before the Premier ar
rived large crowds began gathering about
the st. Lazare station. There was much
cheering and shouting Of "Vive BRAND"
as the train pulled in.
NJ. BRAND emerged from the station
between two lines OF Republican guards
He smiled and waved his hand at the
crowd and then jumped into a motor car.
Tomorrow at noon the premier will
confer with President Millerand on vari-
ous matters. They Will include the dis
cord with Great Britain over tho Franco
Turkish treaty and Frances political
and military position as affected by the
Washington conference.
On Tuesday the French premier viii
address the chamber of deputies He
takes the position that his speech before
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Fifteen Soldiers
Send AUOtM1entS
to Same Woman

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-Helen Drexler,
pretty, we'll dressed and 25, couldn't re-
sist a man if he wore the uniform Of
Uncle Sam.
She made this explanation today when
asked by detectives to explain why she
was getting monthly allOtments from fif-
teen soldiers,
81 married four soldiers and posed
as the Wife Of eleven Others" she said
shyly. "They all made out $S15 month
allotments because they loved me-"
The damsel in distress also said she
had a child, 8, by her second husband.
ain each one of the allotment papers
used the child to collect S. more each
month from the government.
"Quite a useful child wasn't it, Helen?"
uueried Sergt. Pat Sullivan.
Helen was srraigned for alleged de-
frauding of the government
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
HeckLing AWGits BriGnd
in Chamber of Deputies
French Premier, Upon Arrival From u. S.,
Goes Into Conferences Optimistic.

the Washington conference was really a
victory for France and explains to the
world the need Of a large French army.
1t is accepted as a certainty, however
there will be some sharp debate, not only
on the conference, but also on the An
CORA pact. Followers Of former Premier
Clemenceau already are preparing a Hat
Of interpretations to be fred at the pre-
mier In the chamber
Some of the questions will contain the
allegation that instead Of helping France
at Washington, 3 3riand really did
harm by weakening frances position
under the treaty Of Versailles.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
County Grand Jury
Indicts Eight More

Eight indictments today were returned
by the Marion County grand jury. Tne
court permitted the following to be made
public at this time: Hubert Webb, en-
tcrlng a house TO commit felony; James
Scott, robbery, and Walter Taylor, alias
George w. Evans, issuing fraudulent
check.
The others indicted are not under
arrest or bond.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
AMERICANS FIGHT
BOLIVIAN POLICE
Officers Enter Wrong House in
Search of Thieves.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "Details Of a
sanguinary battle between Bolivian police
and two American citizens we're received
today by the State Department
Hart Mix, an American, was killed
and an American named Metz was jailed
Three Bolivian police were killed and
two wounded by the Americans.
Bolivian police, in plain clothes, were
searching for thieves in the vicinity Of
the Mix home in Santa Cruz. They at
tempted to enter Mlx's home and be
thought it was an assault and gave bat
tie. Metz came TO the aid of Nix
Metz has been ordered released B0
livian authorities have ordered a thor
ough Investigation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
ARBUCKLE FATE
MAY BE KNOWN
BY MIDNIGHT
States Attorney Vitriolic in
Denouncing Film
Star.
BPNAB's SARCASM KEEN
BY ELLIS Fl. MARTIN.

SAN FRANCISCJ. Dec. 2.-Roscoe
(Fatty) ArbuckIe probably viii know his
fate before midnight The seven men
and five women who have listened to the
evidence in his trial for msnslaughter
for the death II Virginil Rappe. film
actress, following a cay Labor day
party at a local hotel. will likely retire
before o'clock this evening to dellber-
ate on their verdict.
| Six hours OF oratory were in prospect
/ as court convened today. Gavin McNab,
veteran war horse OF the defense legal
STAFF, resumed his appeal for acquittal at
the point he was interrupted last night
by adjournment Of court.
McNAB MAY CLOSE
FOR DEFENSE.
There was a possibility that McNab
might decide to close his case with his
first argument, although it was con
sidered likely he would avail himself Of
the advantage Of heaving the last work
with the jury. Or he may delegate that
TO his young associate, Nat Schmulo-
WITT.
The State pinned its hopes on the final
talk to be delivered by Assistant District
Attorney U'Ren, who was to follow Me
Nab. U'Ren has borne the burden OF
the prosecution, and although not an
orator of the type Of McNab. his meth cd
Of talking quietly and reasoning logical
II has IN past cases had a powerful
Influence on juries. Leon Friedman
youthful assistant district attorney. paved
the way for his talk IN opening for the
State yest sterday.
Friedman branded Arbuckle as a liar
He questioned the veracity Of defense
witnesses and demanded punishment OF
Arbuckle, hero Of a thousand laughs.
His denunciation Of the film star was
vitriolic.
PATTY" SAYS LAWYER
''BAWLED HIM OUT"
"I1l say he bawled me out" was the
way Fatty" expressed #.
McNab was no less denunciatory. al
though he used the more susceptible
weapons Of sarcasm and satire.
DenOuncing the methods OF the dis
tricf attorney in handling the case, b
suggested It miSht- become necessary 10
move from San francisco to America. s.
He told the jury It must accept one OF
I two theories
'Either Miss Rape was on the floor
OF that bathroom, nauseated and sick
! as the defendant has told you, or she was
in that room in the perfect physical con-
/
{ either a sick woman or a giantess. Very
7 well. If she was sick. If she was in the
condition described by Mr.. Arbuckle. no
man could have been brutal enough to
/ attack her.
And If she was the giantess described
by the State. with the lung power at
/ tributed to her by their witnesses, do
+ you think he could have made such an
attack without the entire hotel knowing
/ it?"
Investigation was ortinued OF the
mysterious Illness with wlich Miss Irene
Morgan, defense witness, was seized late
yesterday. 1t was charged by defense
counsel that she had been deliberately
poisoned. Later this was amended by
Milton Cohen, who conducted the in
vestigatiOn, charged that Miss Morgan
/ had been ''dOped for purpose" In
dependent Investigators found evidence
Of a possible attempted suicide
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Harding FGUOTS
Bill PrOUiding
MOU0bLe Tariff S

WASHINGTON, Dec. president
Hardening is strongly in favor Of
modified American valuation plan
being made the basis Of the tempor-
airy tariff bin and he will urge Con
gress to enact such q provision with
all possible speed, Republican mem
bers Of the Senate Finance Committee
were officially Informed today.
The President believes. It was stated,
that in view Of the constantly chang
ing economic and financial condition
In this country and in Europe, II
would be futile 10 attempt to enact
permanent tariff bill at the approach
Ing regular session OF Congress-.
The bill, which is expected to be
enacted finally by either February or
March, probably viii be q substitute
for the present emergency tariff bill.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Bullet Threat Sent
'FGtty'S' LGJUyer Not
Regarded Seriously

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2.-Counsel
AMI friends OF Roscoe Fatty" Ar
buckle were not inclined today to re-
gard seriously threat contained In q
letter received by Milton Cohen, the
fat comedians personal attorney,
made public yesterday
If you free Arbuckle, bullet will
await both you and your fat friend
when you step outside the courtroom"
the note said.
Cohen said 1t was one OF hundreds
received during the trial.
Gavin McNab, chief of counsel, to-
day revealed that during the trial be
received kilograms and ! tiers from
scores Of eminent physicians and sur
geons all over the country. offering
medical tips some Of which were Of
great value in the defense's researches.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
TRANSFER MEN
OPEN SESSION
Conference on Road Building
to Be Held Tonight.

The. appointment Of committees and the
transaction Of other routine business
were on the program OF the Indiana
Transfer and Warehousemen's AssOcia-
ton at the opening meeting Of its con-
ventiOn at the ClaypOOl Hotel this after
noon The organization viii have a
conference on road building with the
State highway commission at the State
House at $50 o'clock tonight.
Tomorrow there will be a general dis
eussion of road building and other sub
tects Of interest to transfer and ware
house men. The speakers will include a.
II. Hinkle, maintenance engineer Of the
Stat. highway commission; s. NJ VII
liams, former chairman Of the Federal
highway council, and Lynn NJ Shaw, sec
retary OF the Indianapolis Automobile
Trade Association.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
JAPANESE TO
ACCEPT RATIO
SET BY HUGHES
VIII Yield in Ship Pro-
pOsal for Peace of
World.
DIPLOMACY WINS
Break in Attitude to
Mark Sweeping
Victory.
BY WEBSTER X. NOLAN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Japan
VIII accept completely the Hughes
6-5-s ratio of capital ships, your cor
respondent was informed today on
the highest authority.
This break IN the Official japanese
attitude represents a sweeping vic
tory of its diplomatists over the pow
erful militarist party. Japan's deci-
sion was revealed by high official of
the japanese delegation, whose au-
thority is unquestioned.
The diplomatic group is winning its de-
mand for acceptance Of the Hughes pro-
posaIs, he declared, only by impressing
upon the opposing group the fact that
japan alone would have TO bear the blame
for another world war II she wrecked
the Washington conference.
Acceptance % the American proposals
will be made as a japanese sacrifice to
world peace, he stated. The dafagation,
however, first win formally reject the
Hughes plan as 'endangering the nation
al safety Of Japan"
ACCEPTANCE TO FOLLOW
OFFICIAL REJECTION.
This official rejection, based on the
report of the NippOnese naval experts,
will be followed by a voluntary accept
ance motivated entirely by humanitarian
principles. he said.
'The future peace OF the world hangs
on the decision that japan is about to
make with regard TO the American pro
posals for the limitation Of navies,' the
official said. and continued:
Japan knows this. Japan knows that
it is for her to say whether the years
ahead shall witness q frightful arma-
ment race ending in most frightfuI war
fare, or whether the years that lie before
US shall be dedicated 10 the promotion
Of international amity and the common
striving for what is best for all. Japan
knows this and will act accordingly.
"The proposal OF Mr.. Hughes for the
scrapping OF the great navies would be
come but a scrap of paper" the official
said. IF Japan insisted that a ratio
different from the one that America has
made must prevail II Japan insists
where its fnsistence is 70 no avail, then
CONTINUED on Page Twenty-One)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
County Assessors to
Meet With Tax Board

The annual meeting of county assessors
with the State board of tax commission
ers will be held at the statehouse Dec. 20,
p and %, the tax board announced to-
day. At the meeting problems confront
ing the assessors in making valuations
next year will be discussed. The discus
sion will particularly concern real estate
valuations which are to be made next
year. These valuations are made only
once every four years.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
RESTAURANT MAN
is FOUND GUILTY
George Mike Sentenced to
Serve Prison Term.

George Mike, proprietor Of a restau-
rant and confectionery store at 100 South
West street, was found guilty by a jury
In Criminal Court today on a charge Of
assault with intent to commit rape. Judge
James A. Collins sentenced Mike to two
to fourteen years in the State prison and
fined him S1O0 and costs. The jury heard
the case yesterday and returned a sealed
verdict last night
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
DELIGHTED TO CO.
AND TO GET BACK

HAVRB, Dec. Premier Briana ar
rived home today from tho Washington
conference.
Il am delighted to have been able to
visit the United States. but am happy
to return to my native land" said the
Premier in answering an address of well
come by Mayor Meyer.
NJ. BRAND was guest Of honor at
luncheon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Arrested mp. O. THEFT

Ramon Buley, who is under indictment
in the Federal Court Of the Eastern Dis
trict Of Kentucky. on a charge of steal
ing S161.62 from the postoffice at Creech.
Ry., was arrested at Bicknell yesterday
by Homer T. Burnett. deputy United
States marshal Mr. Burnett brought his
prisoner to Indianapolis and placed him
IN the Marion County jail pending re-
moval to Kentucky,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Grand Jury Probing
Death of Farmer

LA PORTE. Ind. Dec. 2.-Grand jury
investigation OF the mysterious death of
Case Wessner, 55-year- r-Old farmer whose
body was found on his farm near La
crosse, will be made, it was indicated to-
day. Wessner's skull was crushed. 1t
was reported that Wessrer and one Of
his ueighbors had quarreled.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-02
Salesman Pulls
OFF Little Joke
at Cost of $50

BEDFORD, Ind. Dec. 2-It cost Ed
". Razey, salesman Of Indianapolis, $50
to have a little fun with Bedford's DO
lice department.
Razey pointed a pistol at Policeman
Matt L. Lemon and kept 1t pointed for
about five minutes.
Then Officer Harvey Bales came along
and Razey fred a shot at hin,
The chief Of police himself, J. Y. stapp,
thought it time to take a hand and he
arrested the man.
In police court Razey pleaded guilty to
intoxication and accepted his fine with
out q murmur