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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
PAIR OF SHOES
MURDER LINK
Clew to Identity of Body May
Hang on Point.

ROSEBURG, Ore, July 20 The iden-
tity OF the bullet riddled. headless and
charred body Of a man found near here
July IL, beneath the wreck Of DR.. K.
". Brumfeld's automobile depends upon
the Identification Of q pair Of shoes, Off
GERS believe.
l. Seig Myrtle Greek merchant, today
again took up the task Of determining
whether the No. Star brand shoes
found on the feet Of the corpse are
the same as the pair Of the same brand
and size ne sold to Dennis Russell sew
eral months before the tragedy.
Mrs Brumfield testified yesterday that
the doctor wore 81 size shoes. SeIg yes
terday declared that the 81 "es displayed
as having been on the feet Of the corpse
were Of the same brand and approximate
size as the pair he sold to Russell, but
he was not able to swear they were the
same pair.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20

ted to be The strongest secret organization
In the new invest.
Senator Edgar Witt said he would
specifically name the Khan and organiza-
lions declared not bona hde, but which
have taken its name In staging demonstra-
lions and Furnishing individuals for in
fractions Of moral laws"
Police and other peace officials. follow
Ing an Investigation, declared today that
many OF the assaults. whippings and tar
and feather affairs OF the last few months
throughout the southwest are not the
work Of the bona ide Khan, but the work
Of small groups Of men who worked under
the guise Of the White Masks OF the
Organization.
Masked men and others have par
ticiDated In thirty four demonstrations
In Texas this year. These demonstra
lions have included everything from gifts
to charity, to tarring and feathering a
white woman after she had been stripped
OF her clothing. She stood naked before
her abductors-men-as they poured the
tar upon her.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
HOUSE READY
! TO PASS NEW
TARIFF BILL
Fordney Measure Likely to Be
Put Through Without
Hitch.

WASHINGTON, July 2O-The tarin
question was almost & dead Issue IN the
House today with tax revision pushing
its way into the foreground.
Republican members OF the House
WAYS and Means Committee engaged II
a lively wraagIe over the question of
tax hearings when Chairman FOrdney
proposed that only Treasury Department
officials be allowed to appear before the
committee TO express their views on tax
revision. He had previously announced
that public hearings would be held.
The Fordney tariff bill viii pass the
House tomorrow, probably with IN
broken support
The fate OF the bill with its new
schemes Of taxation embodied In the
American valuation, the wool schedule
and extensive use Of bargaining clauses
to gain preferential trade agreements
with foreign countries, now rests with
the Senate.
Import duties IN the Dill are high. The
bill was drawn. Chairman FOrdney told
the House, TO restrict lmportations
Many House Republicans viii vote fol
passage OF the oil having faith in Senate
reduction Of Fordney rates.
With passage of the tariff bill the
House does not anticipate a let-up In
work OF a rest. The Ways and Means
Committee plans to hold bearings on the
tax revision legislation beginning Tues
day next and closing Saturday, July 80
The first week In August viii be devoted
by the committee to the framing Of tbs
tax revision bill Committee leaders
promise the bill viii be reported to the
House before Aug. 10
Bills covering legislative policies vii
be presented from the Military Affairs
Indian Affairs and Agricultural Com
mittee OF the House
After passage OF the tax revision bills
the House viii take vacation lasting IN
til the Senate has completed its work on
either the tax or the tariff bill.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Silent One Crates
on Sons Of Veterans

The silent orator of the Merchants
Heat and Light Company will assist the
Sons Of Veterans membership campaign
by flashing the following message to-
night:
Sons and grandsons of Union soldiers
must take up the Grand Armys holy
tasks. The appeal is from father to son.
Ben Harrison Camp, Sons of Veterans
wants 1000 new members. Headquarters,
Pennsylvania and Market streets. E. S.
Shumaker. division commander"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
KINGSTON is CITY
CHAIRMAN CHOICE
Lemaux to Issue Call for
Meeting Monday Night.

a call for the Republican city commit
tee to meet at the courthouse. probably
in the Criminal Courtroom, Monday eve
ming will be issued Thursday or Friday,
Irving W. Lemaux, Republican city
chairman, announced today.
Mr. Lcmaux Will present his resigna-
ton and the name Of Ernest L. Kings
ton, vice chairman, win lie proposed as
his successor Dr. E. e. Hodgin, campaign
manager for Samuel Lewis Shank, may
be nominated in opposition to Kingston
Whether or not he was to continue Is
candidate was to be decided this after
noon. Dr. Hodgin said.
Most Of the Shank leaders and men
high in other factions are known to
earnestly desire that any open fight in
the committee meeting be avoided. It
was universally agreed that there is no
objection to DR.. Hod Sn taking the posi-
ton Of campaign maLager and thereby
maintaining close supervision Of the
campaign although he would not be city
chairman in name.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
BERNA OSBORN TO
BE TRIED MONDAY
Judge Collins Sets Arson
Charge for Jury Hearing.

Following a plea OF not guilty by
Berna Osborn, charged with arson, Judge
James a. Collins OF the Criminal Court
today set the case for trial next Monday
before q jury
Numerous other defendants were ar
raigued in court following the return OF
Indictments By the grand jury last week
Those who pleaded guilty We're; Els
worth Dunbar. Issuing fraudulent
checks; Lottie McElr0y. burglary and
grand larceny: John Mitchell, vehicle
taking; Marion Smith, vehicle taking,
and Joe Harris, robbery.
Those who pleaded not guilty were
Charles Nanus, vehicle taking; John
Bowman, vehicle IA King. aud Mrs. O-ho-1
John Weber. charged with petit
larceny, was sentenced 10 sixty days on
the Indiana State Farm.
Arthur Noneymaker and John Belden,
charged with receiving stolen goods,
were each sentenced 10 a day In Jail.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Plan Annual Reunion
of Civil War Veterans

Preliminary plans for the G. A. r. ma
tioual encampment. such as the fixing Of
the date and general features Of enter
tainmeut al housing will be disposed
at a conference of the committee ap-
pointed by the city council 10 supervise
expenditure OF the 81, 600 appropriated
out Of city funds and officials Of the
Grand Army at the Chamber OF Commerce
tomorrow. The veterans are understood
20 favor the last week in September or
the first week Of October.
Jesse L. Miller councilman; Robert
II. Bryson. city controller; VinsOn Carter,
vice president Of the Fletcher Savings and
Trust company; Ed Jackson, secretary Of
State and John 4. Reynolds. secretary Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, represent the
city. W. A. Ketcham. national comman-
der; Mahlon D. Butler, national adju-
tnut and Coonel D. r. Stowits of Buffalo,
y. Y, national Quartermaster, Will act
for the G. a. r.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
TIVE Damage Suits
Filed in Courts

Damages OF $1,000 were asked IN a suit
fled today in the Circuit Court by Sid
ney Cowdcn against Thomas Lambert for
injuries sustained when Lambert is said
to have driven his automobile into fun
eral procession. Cowden states he was
attending the funeral and was injured by
the defendants car.
Claiming that the plastering fell from
the ceiling, striking her and causing
much pain, Edna c. Irwin of CIT North
Alabama street, today filed suit for
S. 900 damages against the Atlas Realty
and Investment Company in Superior
Court Room l.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
The HOUSEWIFE 0E 1921

Now that Woman's Suffrage is reality
the American woman must henceforth be
considered not merely as a housekeeper
and homemaker, but as a voter-a citizen
and a force in this tusy work day
world. With added responsibilities her
health should never be neglected, and
when beset with ailments peculiar to her
sex she owes it to herself to first give
that grand old medicine, Lydia E, Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, trial, as
for over forty years it has been the
standby Of American women IN restoring
them to health and strength.-Advertise
ment.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
FARMERS OF SIX
STATES IN CITY
Purchasing Committees Dis
cuss Coal Problems.

Representatives Of the farmers mid
west purchasing committee from Indiana,
Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan. Illinois. Mis-
souri,, and West Virginia, met at the
Hotel English today TO discuss coal ana
fertilizer problems and the activities Of
the committee, in addition to plans for
proceeding with the cooperative market
ing movement.
This mornings session was a sort Of
get-together affair, but discussion Of the
more important questions was TO be
brought up this afternoon.
The call for the meeting was issued by
z. G. McCollum. general manager of the
Federated Marketing Service for In
dian aand president Of the midwest pur-
chasing Committee.
The committee is composed Of repre-
sentat.ves Of farmers cooperative pur-
chasing organizations OF the central west
ern States.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Police Chase Auto
Mile; Get MOOnshine

After a thrilling automobile race OF
almost a mile last night the police cap
tured Nick Christina 1907 West Pearl
street, and Peter Lewis, 554 West Pearl
street. and fifteen gallons Of high power
white mule" Lieutenant Huston and
squad Of policemen saw the car near the
plant Of Kingan & Co. and ordered the
driver to stop. Instead of obeying the
order Christina made an attempt to es-
cape and was not run town until he had
reached Pearl and West streets The men
were charged with operating a blind tiger
and the automobile was confiscated.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
HOOSIER DEATHS

SHELBYYILLE- Albert Campbell, So
is dead at his home in Fairlari north
Of this city, following an extended i'll
ness from tuberculosis. Surviving s one
sister, Mrs. Jennie Patterson of this
county; three brothers Newton Camp
bell OF indianapolis, Everett Campbell of
Osgood and Charles Campbell of this
county.
GREENSBURG- John Suitor, g.
is dead at her home here, following i
seven months illness Death was the r.
suit of cancer Mrs. Suitor is survived
by her husband. five daughters, three
sons, two brothers and one sister.
HARTFORD CITY, Alva Casterline 81
resident of BlackfOrd County sixty years,
Is dead. Mrs. Ira Rice of this city is a
dauRhtaE-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Hold Funeral for
Teacher Thursday

The funeral services for Miss Charity
Dye who died Monday night at the
Methodist hospital will be held tomor-
row morning at 10 o'clock at the resi-
dence. 1874 Broadway.
In the absence of the Rev. F. s. c.
WIcks pastor Of All Souls Unitarian
church. Of which Miss Dye was a mem
Der, the Rev. A. b. Philputtl pastor of
the Central Christian church, will officlate
at the services. Burial will be in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
PAY FOR FIRE CARELEssNEss

Pete Bora. 81 South Delaware street,
and Joe Rizzo, 500 South Delaware
street. were each fined 81 and costs on
a charge OF violating the fire prevention
ordinance by Remster Bingham, Judge
pro tenn, in city court today. Harvey
KENNEL, fire prevention inspector, tol1
the court the two had failed to remove
waste material from in and around their
premises
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
PHYSICIANS ARE
GIVEN WARNING

BEAUMONT, Texas, July 2O.-Doctors
J. s. Paul and r. F. Scott, under in
dlctment for alleged performing Of IL
legal operation, have been warned in
mysterious notes to leave Beaumont by
Saturday Penalty for remaining, the
notes said, would be death by torture
Both of the physicians recently were
treated to coats OF tnr and feathers by
band of masked men.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
War Here's Body on
Way to Shelbyville

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, July 20.-Notice
has been received that the body Of Sergt
Willard HensIey Of Morristown, who was
killed in aciiono June 6, 1915 in the
World War, viii arrive at his home dur
ing the next week. He was the son of
Mrs. Prudence Hensley of Morrlstown
and was one Of the first Shelby County
soldiers killed in the war.
Willard Hensley Post, American Lee
giOn, Of MorristOwn. which was named
In honor Of the soldier, whose body is
being returned, viii have charge Of a
military funeral and burial at Morris
town. Sergeant Hensley enlisted in the
Marine service
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Hun Chancellor Asks
French Friendship

BERLIN, July 20-Chancellor Joseph
With Of Germany, in an interview to.
day appealed for the friendship Of
France.
We earnestly desire a friendly under
standing with France" he said. These
are not mere words, but are our real
feelings
We are ready to rebuild France in
any way she desires. She can write her
own ticket"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Erect New Building
on Delaware Street

Announcement was made today Of the
sale of vacant lot-the second lot north
of the northeast corner of Delaware and
Ohio strets-which belonged to the
Reese estate since 1910 and has been
vacant for many years, to the Delaware
Building Company, which win erect on
1t a modern threa-story brick and steel
building for business purposes.
The deal was made by A. E. Carlin,
realtor, and Isadore G. KOhn, Of Breed,
Elliott and Harrison.
The lot has a frontage of fifty feet on
Delaware street and a depth Of 1875 feet.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Short Line Roads
Ask for Settlement

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-President
Harding was today urged to include the
short line railroads In any sett'0'7 NJ of
claims which may be made with the
trunkline railroads.
Bird VI Robinson Of New York and
delegation representing the American
Short Line Railroad Association pre-
scented the claims for the 800 small roads
which ask about S25,000000 in settlement
Of their claims.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
SWeet-SmOOt Bill
Under Consideration

WASHINGTON. July 2O.-Considera-
ton Of the Sweet Smoot bill, creating
veterans bureau, was begun by the Senate
today Immediately after II was reported
by Senator Smoot Of Utah.
The measure consolidates the war risk
insurance bureau, the Federal board for
vocational training into a new depart
ment directly responsible to the Presi-
dent.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Famous Ball Player
Believed Murdered

BOSTON, July 20.-Arthur A Irwin,
famous old time ball player and u lnager.
was murdered for 5000 which he had in
his pocket at the time he disappeared
from a Boston bound steamer from New
York a few days ago, according to an
assertion made today by the dead mans
grandson. Arthur Erickson, Of 10 Howe
street 1t followed the disclosure that
Irwin had two homes and that he had
wife here in Boston and another WON
an whom he introduced as his wife and
by whom he had a son living in New
York
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
CRASH KILLS
MUNCIE MAN
George DittOn, Glass Worker,
SustainS Fractured
Skull.

NCNCIE. Ind. July 2O.-George Ditton,
., a glass worker. died from a fractured
skull in a local hospital at o'clock this
morning. after being thrown from an
automobile which crashed into a bridC,
just east Of Muncie an hour earlier. Fred
d. Elliott, insurance agent, and Nelson
Guerney, an oil stock broker, who were
with him are being detained by the pO-
lice pending a further investigation OF
the accident.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Reunion Celebrates
Trip Overland in 1852

GREENSBURG. lid, July pa trip
which was made overland to Malatta, Ore.
sixty-nine years ago by Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Robins and eight children was
recalled today when W F. Robbins OF
this city left to attend the reunion Of the
descendants OF Jacob and Sarah Robbins
which win be held AZ 3lalatta July 81.
The Jacob Robbins family were among
the pioneer families of Decatur county
and IN 1852 started on the long trip TO
the Far West While crossing the plains
the party encountered cholera plague OF
which two Of the children were victims.
-Four of the brothers who made the trip
across the continent in 1852 are still liv-
ing and are all more than s. years old.
Two Of the sisters also are living and
both are over rs years OF age.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Wife Murderer Is
Sent to State Prison

BLOOMFIELD, Ind July 20.-Fred
Cox was found guilty of manslaughter
by a jury in the Greene circuit court here
last evening after several hours delibera-
ton. Cox shot and killed his wife Flora
Cox, ~ their home in Owensburg, June
l.
Judge Thomas Van Buskirk sentenced
Cox to a term of two to twenty one years
in The State prison at Michigan City.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
THIRD VICTIM
IN 81 HOURS

LUFKIN, Texas. July 20.-The third
tar aud feather victim in Texas in the
last twenty -four hours WAS reported here
today.
Ben Wiley was taken from the street
here during the night by masked men,
who threw a coal bucket over his head,
and carried him into the country. He was
returned and dumped into the street
wearing the regulation coat of tar and
feathers
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
DEPUTY TARGET;
ANOTHER Is HIT
Buffalo Man, Enraged When
Pay Is Not Allowed, Tries
to Kill Official.

BUFFALO. n. Y, July 20.-Charles X.
Reynolds, Buffalo, enraged at Deputy
Commissioner Charles X. Blatchly, Of
the State industrial commission for not
allowing him compensation under the
wOrkmen's compensation law, shot at the
commissioner thee times today in the
equity department of the Supreme Court
Anthony Addarce, who was testifying
at the time Of the shooting, was struck
by a stray bullet in the base Of the skull
and probably fatally wounded.
The commissioner, at the beginning Of
the shooting, lodged behind u bench and
was unharmed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
FINED ZOE sPEEDING.

Frank Reece, 2915 Manlove avenue. ar
rested 10y Sergeant Dean on q charge of
speeding was fined S25 and costs in city
court today by Remster Bingham, judge
pro tenn. James King, negro, 113 West
Forty First street, and william Heusel.
iii Hott avenue both arrested by Mo
torcycle Officer McClain, were each fined
SO and costs on similar charges.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Bow Killed bY Pony

HARTFORD CITY. Ind. July 90
Marion Ickes, 49, son of Harmon Ickes,
living seven miles northeast of this city,
died last night of injuries received when
he was thrown into a barbed wire fence
from a pony he was riding. His left
arm was almost severed and death was
due to shock and loss Of blood.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
TAX BOARD IN SESSION.

The State tax board today began hear
ing county officials on the question Of
county tax valuations with a view to
bringing about an equalization through
out the State. The Marion County Of
ficials were to be heard today, but their
hearing was continued because the board
Of reviews is still in session.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
Calder Sees Hughes
on Walsh Passport

WASHINGTON. July 90. - Protest
against the action Of the British author
ifies at New York in refusing a wise for
the passport for Frank Walsh counsel
for the American Committee on the In
dependence Of ireland. to visit Ireland,
was made to Secretary Hughes by Sena-
tor Calder Of New York. Senator Calder
discussed the matter with the secretary
for some time and it is understood the
State Department will take the matter up
with the British embassy here.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
DAVIS FINEp SO ANp cosrs.

A c. Davis, 124 East Thirty Third
street, arrested yesterday by Motor
policemen Hague and Heller on charges
OF defaciug the streets and malicious
trespass at Forty Third street and Gel
lege avenue, was fined $50 and costs on
the former charge by Remster Bingham,
judge pro TEN. IN city court today. The
trespass charge vas dismissed on mo-
ton 81 the State.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-07-20
T. H, I. & E. Gives Up
Richmond Franchise
speeiaI 70 The limos.

RICHMOND, Ind, July 2O-Notice Of
the surrender OF all permits. licenses and
franchise rights held by the Terre Haute,
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Com
pany In the city Of Richmond and the
acceptance Of en- indeterminate permit
from the public service commission IN
lieu OF city permits, has been given the
common council Of this city BY the com
pany.
Members Of the council in discussing
the step stated that the move might he
the first step toward a boost in street
car fares. Ii is understood the com
nany has Leen operating at a loss.