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The Colorado statesman., 1922-02-11
GENERAL

An explosion, followed by fire,
spread panic among 800 patrons of the
Lyric motion picture theater in New
York, but all reached the street. The
blaze was put out by firemen after it
had destroyed several thousand feet of
film and damaged the operating room.
Several persons We're slightly injured
in the crush at the exits.
Twenty-Five miners are known 20
have been killed in the explosion at
the Gates mine of the III. c. Frick Coal
and Coke Company at Gates, Pa. Thir-
ty men We're working in the section
where the explosion occurred The
cause of the explosion, which occurred
mile and IL half back in the work
ings, has not been determined.
Mrs. Eva Saduski and her 4-year-
old child were taken to Brooklyn po-
lice headquarters following the fatal
shooting of her husband, Vincent, in
the Saduski home. She said her hus-
band, member of a wealthy Balti-
more family, had shot himself acci-
dentally after flourishing n pistol in
her face and threatening her life.
j. Freeland Johnson of Wichita,
Kan, has filed a suit in the Shawnee
county District Court against the
Union Pacific railroad for $3.50 dam
ages Johnson charges that the con
ductor of a passenger train refused to
stop the train at his request when his
wife, Mrs. Ida Olive Johnson, leaped
from the window of the train near
Newman, Topeka. He says that he
was carried to Perry, five miles farth-
er on, and that he spent the entire
night hunting for his wife, who was
found the next day a mile north of
Topeka, where she had drowned in
small creek, nine miles from the point
where she jumped from the train.
Ten houses were destroyed by fire
in Kansas City recently, with an esti-
mated loss of $4,000. Six Cf the
houses burned in Il row on Norton ave-
nue., and before the firemen had the
flames under control fire broke out on
Agnes avenue in another part of the
city and four houses were burned. A
high wind combated efforts of the fire
men to check the flames.
Henry EOfu lOT1nully Cdille llllo poS'
session of the Lincoln Motor Company
of Detroit when Federal Judge Tuttle
confirmed sale of the property, effect
ed at public auction. Mr.. Ford through
his representatives, bid $S,0O0,0OO for
the Lincoln holdings, being the only
one to offer bid. The price was the
lowest that could be accepted, Judge
Tuttle had ruled previously.
President John Grier Hibben of
Princeton University, at Princeton, n.
j., has sent out letters to parents and
guardians of all students pointing out
that, far from being an asset to the
academic equipment of undergradu-
ateS, an automobile was positive
detriment." 'trhe administration feels
that no legislative action with regard
to automobiles is advisable mt the
present time" the letter continued.
Five bandits held up and robbed the
mail clerk of the Pennsylvania railroad
station at Whiting, Ind. Five mail
sacks were seized, but the amount OBJ
tanned will not be known until postal
authorities have an opportunity to
check on the contents of the bags. All
of the bags are said to have contained
registered mail.
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The Colorado statesman., 1922-02-11
The WORLD IN
PARAGRAPHS
q BRIEF RECORD OF PASSING
EvENTs~1N THIS AND FOR
EIeN COUNTRIES.
IN LATE DISPATCHES
polNos AND HAPPENINGS THAT
MARK THE PROGRESS
OF THE AGE.
WESTERN

western Newspaper Union News ssriosJ
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
G.. E. SOCIETIES
HOLD MEETING
Marion County Federation
Will Hear DR.. HOag of
Detroit.

The mid winter meeting Of the Marion
County Federation Of Young Peoples
Societies will be held Monday evening
at Roberts Park NJ Z. Church Or. John
". Hoag, pastor Of the Woodward Ave
nue. Baptist Church Of Detroit. viii de-
liver the principal address.
A city-wide canvass of the Christian
EndeaYOr societies is under way and will
be completed Sunday by special commit
tees working under the direction of the
officers Of the Indianapolis City Christian
Eudeavor Union. 1t is expected that the
local Endeavorers win attend in large
numbers and contest for the banner to be
awarded at the meeting for the organi-
cation having the largest number present.
The Young Peoples Federation is COM
posed Of mem bers of the forty Ave Chris
ton Endeavor societies, twenty eight
EpwOrth Leagues and thirty one Baptist
Young Peoples Unions in Marion County.
Ray J. Wells OF the Baptist Young
Peoples Union will preside and DR..
Frederick r Taylor. pastor OF the First
Baptist Church. win introduce DR.. Hoag.
Members Of the three participating
young peoples organizations viii be ad-
mitted by means Of tickets before the
doors are opened to the general public at
80 D. n. The tickets viii be distributed
OF the various society meetings Sunday
evening.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
CHILDREN HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
Four Lowered From Window
When Home Burns.

An over heated furnace started a FIRE at
the homo Of Joseph Barton, 1928 South
Randolph street. at u 80 a m. today
that drove the family into the street. The
damage done by the flames was estimated
by the firemen at $3.50.
Mrs. Barton turned in an alarm while
her husband hurried to the second hoor
Of the building to recue four sleeping
children. The Are gained much Roadway
and shut or the chance OF escape by way
OF the stairs. Barton awakened bis own
children, Josephine, g. Athena, 10;
Charles, 9, and a visiting girl. Catherine
Kiwsthkowsh, IA, and they climbed
through a window to the roof Of the
porch Barton used a sheet as rope
and lowered the children down to his
wife who was waiting below.
william Polligan, city fireman from
Company No IS, slipped and fell on the
stairs as he was entering the building. He
suffered injuries that caused him to be
taken to his home by Battalion Chief
Johnson
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
TOM SKEYHILL,
POET-SOLDIER,
HERE SUNDAY
Famous Orator to Speak on
The BabylOnian Finger
Writes Again

Tom Skeyhil1. poet-soldier, orator and
adventurer, will be the speaker at the
Big Meeting at English's. Theater Sun
day afternoon. His subject will be 1.-The
BabyIonian Finger Writes Again"
This is the same speaker who, three
years ago, when only % years old,
thrilled an audience of $500 men from
the same platform with his vivid de-
scription of the Battle of the Dardanelles.
When only 18 years old, Skeyhill was
known as the Australian Poet" He en-
listed in the Australian expeditionary
forces and took part in the famous
DardanelIes campaign. In the great bat
tie which took place there, a bayonet
thrust and an exploding shell destroyed
his eyesight. He was told by four diff
ferent specialists that his vision was lost
forever. Nothing daunted, he started
to help win the war by his power of
Oratory.
At the Metropolitan Opera House in
New York City he raised for the fifth
Liberty loan So, 100000 in twenty three
minutes. At that time ExPresident
Roosevelt said of him: ~ am prouder
to be on the stage with Tom Skeyhil
than any other man 1 know" Soon
after this an American specialist sue
Cccucu III ICSlOI4lB HIS cSCSiShty dANSA
he had spent two years in total dark
ness.
Last year Skeyhill decided to go to
Russia and study conditions there. Just
before going he said, 81 will get the In
formation | go after in some way Just
how l cannot say. If necessary l shall
join the Russian army and fight side
by side with the Russian soldiers. 1
win visit the leading cities and political
and psychological centers, / will bring
back something which the world viii be
eager to hear. l realize that | am play
ing for big stakes, but l have diced
with death before and won the toss"
With forged passports and an as"
sumed character be entered Russia by the
Underground Route" He accomplished
his mission and his message The Baby
lonian Finger Writes Again" is an ex-
position of present-day Russian con-
ditions.
The special music for tomorrow viii
be furnished by Miss Ella B. Schroeder,
violin soloist. She will play "Valse
Triste," by Sibelius, and "Serenade," by
Stivakowsky. The Big Meeting orchestra
viii give a thirty minutes concert when
the doors open at o'clock. The meeting
is open TO men only without charge.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
WHO WILLGET
DUNBAR SHOES,
NOW QUESTION
Several Are Mentioned a
Successor to New Albany
Man.

with the announcement Representative
James W. Dunbar Of New Albany had
accepted the position as vice president
and general manager Of the Citizens Gas
Company of Indianapolis, speculation has
begun in political circles as to probable
candidates to succeed Mr.. Dunbar as
Congressman from the Third Indiana
district.
The withdrawal Of Mr.. Dunbar is the
first break in the Congressional ranks in
Indiana for the coming primary, as for
some time It had been thought the entire
Republican delegation as it now stands
would enter the field this fall. Mr.. Dun
bars acceptance of the local position,
however, insures he viii not try to sue
coed himself and the field has been
opened
In Republican circles many names are
being brought forward at this time,
prominent among them being William
Waldschmidt of Tell City, lawyer and
active Republican worker. Friends OF
Mr.. Waldschmidt say he viii make a
strong candidate and they believe he
will enter the race.
George H. Hester Of New Albany also
was mentioned by those in touch with the
situation in the Third district. Mr.. Hes
ter maze Lne race against LOEIhoA 1SChAS-
sentative Lige Cox and was defeated by
only 400 votes.
Former Lieutenant Governor Edgar D.
Bush Of Salem also is being strongly
urged to make the race. When Mr.. Bush
withdrew from the governatorial race
two years ago he was mentioned for con-
gressional honors. Samuel Lamodin OF
English and State Senator Frank Self OF
Corydon both are being mentioned by
their friends as probable candidates.
In Democratic circles, only two names
are prominently discussed as candidates
TO succeed Mr.. Dunbar, these being John
Ewing of New Albany and Lew w.
O'Bannon of Corydon. Mr.. Ewing was
the Democratic nominee against Mr.. Dun
bar two years ago and his friends says
he probably will be in the Democratic
lists again this time.
Mr.. O'Bannon is editor of a Demo-
cratic newspaper at 'Corydon and at the
meeting Of Democratic editors of In,
diana held here this week was selected
as executive committeeman for the Third
congressional district
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
NATIONAL ROAD
TO TERRE HAUTE
OUT OF REPAIR
Hoosier Motor Club Advises
Travel by Ocean-tO-Ocean
Highway.

After having been IN a sort of a pas
sable condition through from lndianap-
oils to Terre Haute, the National Old
Trails Highway is again "all shot &C
cording TO information given out by the
Hoosier Motor Club. Travellers ara mott
fed that they will be very much out Of
luck If they attempt to get through on
a bee-line route because of road condl-
lions In some places and bridge work in
others Between local points conditions
are not so bad.
1.-The construction of a bridge east Of
Plainfeld puts out Of commission a sec
tfon Of the National Road that up to re-
Gently has been quite good" the motor
club states. Through traffic between
indianapolis and Terre Haute should go
via the Ocean-to- Ocean Highway. known
locally as the Rockville Road This road
is hard surfaced in Marion County, start
ing from West Washington street at the
Eagle Creek brige, and is in good con-
dition through DanviIIe and Rockville.
Traffic is being sent by the motor club
to MOntezuma, west Of Rockville,
thence south On State road No. 10, known
as the Dixie Bee-L Line, through Clinton
and to Terre Haute. This highway is
reported to be in very good condition for
travel, also"
The National road from Terre Haute to
St Louis, a distance Of 173 miles, is q
hard surface roadway the entire distance
and is open to traffic, it is stated and
1t is pointed out that Illinois has pulled
itself out Of the mud in quick time and
thrown a concrete road entirely across
Nss State, whereas, the Indiana section
Il the National highway still lacks more
than fifty miles of being completed.
There are no detOurs on the National
road east to Richmond at this time the
motor club states, although there is a
temporary bridge at Louisville. There
are forty -one miles Of concrete between
indianapolis and the eastern Indiana
State line.
Other main highways out Of Indianapo-
lis are in good travelling condition with
few, If any, detours, 1t is declared
Some of the State maintained gravel
roads are now in as fine travelling condi-
ton as they were last summer" declares
the club. and it is added that such condi-
lions in winter are considered excellent
tributes to the value Of road main
tenance.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
RIFLE TEAMS
WILL COMPETE
Fifty Five-Man Groups to
Meet at Culver Academy.

!
CULVER, Ind. Feb. 1S.-About fifty
five-man rife teams are expected to take
part in the annual indoor rife and pistol
competition which will be held at Culver
Military Academy March 20 under the
auspices Of the Indiana National Guard
and the Indiana State Rifle Association
The matches viii be fred in the acad-
emy's large gallery.
Lieut.. Col Basil Middleton instructor
of target practice AT Culver and mem
Der Of the State adjutant generals State
board for the promotion Of rife practice,
has announced the guard probably will
be represented by at least twenty teams
and probably thirty civilian rifle clubs
win send competing marksmen.
The visiting marksmen will be quar-
tered in one of the academy buildings
and will be ntertained at a smoker
concert, boxing and swimming exhibit
tions, and a review Of the Culver cadet
corps.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
BELIEVES AUTO
PRICES WILL GO
UP AGAIN SOON
Head of Trade Association
Predicts Lively Market
in Spring.
BIG EXHIBIT MARCH {

Pointing out that the public is now
pretty thoroughly convinced that auto
mobile prices, especially of the more
popular cars, are at their lowest levels,
and citing this as a reason for the firm
belief in lively spring market, Homer
c. Lathrop, president of the Indianapolis
Automobile Trade Association, today de-
clared his earlier forecasts of rising
prices is already being substantiated.
"Just this week in the local papers
there have appeared advertisements of
increased prices in the automobile line, -
he stated. "This increase was on a GER
tain car scarcely out of the popular price
class, but bears out what I have said
heretofore that automobile prices are al
most certain to go higher as spring pro-
duction costs become settled. Many OF
the reductions made the last few weeks
have been done with the heart and not
with the head or with the aid of the
cost accountant. The pendulum does
not remain st1u. 1t is now at its lowest
swoop, and I believe that is one reason
why the State auto show to be held here
the week of March will draw bigger
crowds than ever before and from all
over the State. This show will be the
big opportunity for seeing the 1922 mod
els all dressed up in their lowest price
tags"
Mr.. Lathrop also declares that dealers
from all over the State are cooperating
with the show management as never be-
fore. 1t is pointed out that the out
State dealers realize indianapolis has the
only real facilities in the State to properly
house and display the new models
Of motor vehicles and that they are get
ting their friends interested In the mat
ter of visiting the exhibition
''There is every indication that buyer
interest win be keener this spflng than
for many years" declares John 0rman,
show manager, IT believe this fact was
largely responsible for the rush OF ex-
hibitors for space at the spring show.
Our annual space allotment lottery this
week was a merry scramble for show
space and many late corners failed to land
at all. Our space was all taken In much
quicker time this year than ever and 1t
seems like every exhibitor has a deep
seated bunch they are going to wallop
the gears from low to, high and go
right on from here. There is just that
much optimism In Indiana automobile
circles Knowing this 10 be the case,
certainly hope to spread the glad tidings
of great JOY throughout Hooslerdom The
auto shows slogan just tells it: We're
out Of the ruts Step on the gas'"
In addition to attractions already an
nounced, such as the Canadian Kuties
band in their Scotch regimentals, Man
ager Orman announces that Capt Eddie
Rickenbacker, the famous American aviA-
tor, and designer Of an automobile bear
ing his name, has definitely pledged his
attendance at the State show on Monday
the opening night
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
LENIN rs ILL,
SAYS MESSAGE
Report Soviet Leader Will Re-
sign Control Denied.

LONDON, Feb. 1s.--Nicolai Lenin II
i'll and is understood to be suffering
from cystitis, according to Information
received from Moscow by members OF
the soviet Russian trade mission today
It was regarded as likely Lenin'i
physical condition might have had some
thing to do with his decision not to at
tend the Genoa economic conference.
A report Lenin had relinquished con.
troll of Russian administrative affairs al
Moscow was denied by the bolshevist
trade mission Members Of the mission
said Lenln had departed from Moscow
temporarily and was living In the cOun-
try, but was in touch with members
of the central soviet daily.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
DuvalI DOffs Coat
n.Treasury Fight

John L. DuvaIl, president of the Marion
County State Bank, who has announced
his candidacy for the Republican nomi-
nation for county treasurer at the May
primaries, has started his active cam
paign and will speak in four towns in
the county next week, it was announced
at his headquarters today.
Mr.. Duvall, who has opened campaign
headquarters at 1851 East Market street,
spoke at a number of informal gather
ings in the county this week and next
week he will visit New Augusta, CIer-
mont. Bridgeport and Ben Davis. Claude
McElwaine, former president of the Ma
rion Club, is serving as campaign man
ager for Mr.. Duyau Mr. Duvan will
address a meeting of the Young Mems
Fairbanks Club, a Fifth and Sixth ward
organization, at Michigan and Douglass
tFests at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
Police Arrest Two
Following Fight

Chairs turned over, curtains torn from
the windows, salt and pepper boxes on
the floor, dishes scattered over the floor
In the dining room of the house at 1872
North Davidson street told of the lat
tie that had occurred there before the
police arrived
Motor Policemen Moriarity and Leon
ard viewed the wreck and then cues
toned Hazel Major, 90, whom they found
with a deep cut on her face dressed by
a physician. She said she was the house
keeper for Leo Gerber. 81, at the David
son street address. She said that they
quarreled. Gerber had disappeared, but
the Major woman said she knew where to
find him and she showed the police. Then
the police arrested both the Major wom-
an and Gerber on the charge Of assault
and battery.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18

Yam Sims continues to call on a Miss
Smith, in the Calf Ribs neighborhood.
They are getting so far along that they
have quit talking about the weather, en-
tirely.
Slim Pickens, who nearly got arrested
once upon a time by the Deputy Con-
stable, is telling it around that the
Deputy did not have to take his seat in
office on the first of the year, as he has
never got up out of it yet.
The public is warned not to brag too
loud on the singing of Miss Hostetter
Hooks as it might cause her TO enter the
movies.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
Rush Painting Is
Shown at Library

A new loan to the Indianapolis public
library from the John Heron Art Insti-
tute Is the picture ION a Balcony. T"
painted by Miss Olive Rush, sister of
Charles e. Rush, city librarian. This
portrait of a Normandy peasant mother
and child, was painted by Miss Rush
just before the war on her last trip
abroad and is a favorite with art critics.
1t was acquired by the art institute in
1919. 1t will be shown at the central L.
brary delivera. room for one month.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
FUED CLAIMS
18th VICTIM
Chicago's Bloody Nineteenth
Ward Scene of Staying.

CHICAGO, Feb. 18-The political feud
in Chicago's bloody Nineteenth ward
claimed its fourteenth victim today Tony
Pascoallo, organized for a political fac
ton, was found dead near an alley with
his throat cut and a bullet wound in his
heart. A razor was by his side.
An unidentified man was shot and
killed by Police Sergt. Edgar D. Cowing
Tho discovered the man attempting to
break into his home. The only mark Of
identification found about the map was
the label Of a Milwaukee firm on his
clothes.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18

mony with the letter and spirit Of his
address 10 the Senate when ne trans
mitted them. The irreconcilable Repub-
licans have stated that the Presidents
construction was entirely satisfactory to
them and they would approve the treat
les If 1t could be made clear such was the
construction of the American Govern
ment-Copyright 1922. by Public Ledger
Company.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
INTEREST PAYMENT OF
IMMEDIATE CONCERN.

THE loans made to European govern
ments by the United States were made
In good faith ana when they were made
no Russian or other conditions were at
tached to their payment The payment
Of the interest due from the several
European states is of more immediate
moment to the taxpayers OF this country
than the ultimate payment Of the capital
sum Of the debt"
Senator King (Dem.), Utah. member of
the Senate Naval Affairs Committee,
said:
Tho statement OF Loucheur concerning
the financial condition Of France and her
inability to pay her obligations 10. IN
my opinion substantially correct. France $
people are being taxed heavily. Her
manufacturing section was destroyed by
the war and she has been compelled 10
advance more than hfty billion francs
for pensions and the reconstruction Of
her devastated regions. Billions more
will have TO be raised in taxes or loans
for her TO meet the expenses she incurred
by the war. In this situation IL is mani
testify impossible for France to meet her
current obligations FOR many years to
come"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
VIEWS VARY ON
REPORT FRANCE
CAN NOT PAY US.
Senators Divided in Sentiment
Over Statement of
LOucheur.
LOANS IN GOOD FAITH

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1a-Sentiment
was divided in the Senate today regard
ing the fiat statement that France can
never pay her war debt to the United
States, which was made at Paris by
Louis Loucheur, former minister Of the
French devastated regions, and now a
member of the French Chamber of Depu-
ties.
The suggestion by Loucheur that
France ght liquidate her debt by an
exchange Of French and American goods
was considered significant in view Of the
fact that he was largely instrumental in
arranging the Weisbaden agreement for
similar exchange between France and
Germany.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
KEPT FROM arms FARLEY
BY BRIAND'N DOWNFALL.

Considerable weight is attached to
Loucheur's utte4alces, IN view or the i'm
portant position he occupies In Euro
pean affairs as a inancier and economist
Of the first rank. 1t was expected that
he would attenl the recent armament
conference, but Brands downfall Is
said to have prevented Loucheur from
coming here to arge that the American
Government participate in an interna-
tional economic conference.
Loucheurs statement that France can
not pay now, connot ever pay" was re-
ceived by Senators with manifest interest
Senator Mccormick, Republican Of Hi
nols, member Of the Senate Foreign Re
lations Committee. who recently charged
that Frances inability to pay WAS due
to a badly balanced budget resulting from
her maintenance Of large standing army
said:
"Loucheur's statement is the first ofri-
cial announcement that the French re-
public does not contemplate paying IS
debt 10 the United States