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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-08-17

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In a way, it is a
selfish desire on
our part, for we
'eel that most real
pipe smokers will
ike Edgeworth.
But to make
it as easy as
a possible for you
n or any other
I m an to test
Edgeworth, we
will send you
free samples il
you'll write for
them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23

The Times masquerader was in the
downtown district today. waiting to
be recognized by some observant
Times reader. He spent the day in
the district between the Union Station
and Ohio st. and Capitol Ave. and
Delaware ST.
Because It was raining a part of the
time and few people were on the
streets, he had to watch his step to
keep from being caught.
He spent a part of yesterday at the
Indianapolis Day celebration and
mingled with thousands OF people
without being caught.
Prize Increased
This indicates that Times readers
are having difficulty in recognizing
him. For this reason The Times has
decided to increase the prize.
The observant person who recog-
nizes the masquerader will be given
a check for SIS instead of $50 as
originally announced.
All that is necessary to win the
prize is to approach the nasquerader
with a. copy of the current issue of
The Times in your hand and say:
You are the masquerader of the
Times"
II fully expected to be caught at
the Indianapolis Day celebration"
the masquerader said today.
LAS I entered the grounds two
youngsters on bicycles appeared to be
looking me over very carefully, and
with rather a puzzled expression 1
thought, but they evidently decided
to pass me up. I feel sure they were
engaged in the hunt as they both
clutched a copy of the Indianapolis
Day Pink
Narrow Escapes
During the boxing exhibition in
the Coliseum I went half way around
the building and had two narrow es-
capes. Once a rather stout woman
with a child about 2 years old in her
arms took her eyes off the ring just
as passed her and gave a searching
look right in my face. She became
confused and 1 hurried through
In about the center Of the building
two girls about 20 years OF age were
the search for The Mas
querader.' as I stood just in back OF
them. The smaller Of the two wore
a little sport outfit, the other girl had
a black and white effect in dress and
hat. Some one passing me caused me
to jostle these young ladies bit and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
1928 TAX RATE
WILL co HIGHER
State Faces Enormous Deficit
Unless Increase Is
Granted.

The State board OF tax commits
sioners will meet in about three weeks
to establish the State tax rate for
1923.
To date the board has only approx
mate figures to guide it, but it is es-
timated that il taxation were carried
next year on the present basis Of
"a cents on every 800 of taxables.
the State would be short large sum-
Confronted with this problem. the
board members will be called upon.
either to increase assessments in some
manner. increase the present tax rate.
or find some expediency that will care
for the difference in revenue.
A levy on gasoline by the State tax
board is not considered, one member
said.
According to the figures Of the State
oil inspection department. 155,1IO. 450
gallons of gasoline were consumed in
the State for commercial. manufac
turing and domestic purposes during
the year 1921. A proposed excise tax
Of one cent on each gallon would have
created a revenue OF 1851 .10450.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
MaSque1uder Has Narr070 Escapes at
INDIANAPOLIS Day Fete-Re7Cu7d Boosted

tently looking at my picture In yes.
terday's Times. I passed directly in
front OF him.
Later I strolled along where some
autos were parked facing the track:
two policemen were watching some
bicycling. I asked Officer 36S il he
knew what time the saddle horses
would be shown. He did not know.
but his companion, Officer 145, con.
suited a program which he had in
his hat. After getting my informa.
tion I passed along up into the grand
stand
Il walked the length OF the stand,
stood in Box r for a few minutes,
and was challenged only once.
Used Question Improperly
A man and his little son near the
north end Of the stand thought they
recognized me, but they did not have
the question properly worded. The
father rather sheepishly inquired,
Are you the Masquerader?" ! smil-
tngly shook my head and passed on.
Later at a refreshment stand there
were several large hams roasting on
a spit. I stopped for a drink and a
young man with two older ladies were
having a lunch. They all had copies
of the Times and kept gazing across
the counter at me and talking among
themselves. They lacked courage
however and thus lost an opportunity
of collecting some Of The Times
money. I watched some riding on
the track as I stood side Of an automo-
bile bearing the Indiana license num-
ber 105017. The owner of the car.
with a lady sitting side of him, was
reading the Times all the while I stood
there. 1t was we'll after o'clock
and as my time at the Fair Grounds
was up 1 came back to town"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23

For the time being, it was learned,
these three will head the Free State
government.
Collins, who began his career as
brokers' clerk, was practically I'M
known until 1914, when he won the
confidence of Sir Roger Easement,
who was executed during the war.
Collins accompanied Easement to Ger.
many on the Irish mission. He was
born in County Kerry, Ireland, thirty.
one years ago.
He sprang into fame during the
rebellion Of 1915 when he was in
command of part of the army under
z. H. Pearce.
Collins body has been shipped to
Dublin by sea, according to advices
from Cork.
There will be a state funeral in the
Irish capital
American With Collins
General Dalton of the Free State
army, a former Boston, Mass, boy,
who served in the British army and
was cited for conspicuous gallantry
during the World War. was wounded
trying to defend Collins.
Dalton was with Collins in the
ambushed car.
a large party of rebels lay in wait
at a turn Of the road. Dalton fought
with superb courage, driving off the
attackers when a bullet from an un.
identified rebel lodged in Collins body.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
POWertuI Groups
Forming to Fight
Harding Program
By United Press

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-Powerful
groups were forming in both House
and Senate TO fight enactment Of the
bill proposed by President Harding
giving Federal courts power to as
sumo jurisdiction in outbreaks of
lawlessness such as the recent Her
rim, Ill, mine massacre, in which
aliens are involved and where State
or local courts fail to act promptly
toward Furnishing those responsible.
Senators and Congressman from the
Pacific coast States. where anti-Jap-
anese and snd-Chinese sentiment ex-
lists, were preparing today to fight
the bill to a standstilL Standing with
them were legislators friendly to or
ganized labor and many States
rights" Congressman
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
BIZ United Press

NEW YORK. Aug. 23.-Peace ne
gotiations to end the railway shop
crafts strike appeared about to break
down today over the same stumbling
-seniority-that precipitated two
previous failures.
Rail executives, representing 14S
carriers. gathered at the Yale Club
for their third attempt 20 end the
strike Of shopmen. which has lasted
fifty four days.
Have Big Four Proposal
The road heads were to consider a
proposal for settlement OF the dispute
put forward by big four" mediators.
On two previous attempts they met
to consider President Hardlng's peace
plans.
Failure was in the air as the rail
presidents went to the conference hall.
Eastern carrier heads. under the lead
ership Of L. F. Lorree of the Delaware
& Hudson, were holding out strongly
for no compromise on the difficult
seniority issue.
On the eve Of the conference. which
was scheduled to start at 10 o'clock.
the railroads gave out figures to show
that conditions are steadily improving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
Copyright, 1929,
By United Press.

n ONGFORD, Ireland, Aug.
23.-The most pitiful figure
in sorrowing Ireland to-
day. weeping. but with pride
shining through her tears. was
Kitty Herman. flancee Of muir
dered Michael Collins.
Assassins' bullets, which cut
short the Free State leaders
brilliant career as soldier and
statesman, shattered the heart
romance of his life, upon which
he had turned his back until
the fight is won"
The girl, who risked her life
running through long stretches
of woods filled with British sol
diers to warn Collins, then the
phantom rebel" of impending
capture, was the one he had
chosen for his bride. They de-
cided they could not marry until
"Mickey's" work for Ireland was
accomplished. With the signing
of the peace treaty they were to
wed, but detection of De Valera
and the Ulster border war caused
three more postponementa OF
their marriage.
The romance of the couple was
on every Irish lip and in every
Irish heart. Kitty. Longford
County beauty, was everywhere
with Collins during his cam
paigning days. She was a popu-
lar and familiar figure at meet
ings of the Sinn Fein Parlia-
ment and of the Free State gov
ernment, always in the front row
of the ladies' gallery when
Mickey" had the floor.
Kitty, who knew of Collins
only as the mythical rebel hero.
risked her life to penetrate the
British Gordon and warn him.
They fled together and escaped
just ahead of the troops.
After the truce Mickey re-
turned to claim her promise to
be his bride.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
TELLS CHIEF To
FILE CHARGES IF
COPS ARE ERRING
Safety Board In Letter to Rik-
hoff Says Bring Offenders
Before Board
REPORTED LAxITY CAUSE
Eight-Hour Day for Police and
Firemen Decided Upon
Personnel Changes.

The board of safety today in a let.
ter to Chief of Police Rikhoff insisted
on strict attention to duty by police
officers, and honest cooperation and
discipline from them.
The letter said in part:
"If you have information or evil
dence that would indicate to you that
there are members OF your depart
ment who have neglected their duty
as police officers and have knowingly
permitted the laws to be violated. you
must prefer charges against such Of
flcers and bring them before this
board"
The letter was an outgrowth Of re-
ports to the board that police officers
We're becoming lax in their enforce.
ment Of the laws.
Decides Mooted Question
The board also decided that an eight.
hour working day and fifteen-da
vacation period for police and fremen
will take effect tonight. The vaca-
ton periods for traffic men will be
between oct. 81 and March 1. Fire.
men will take their vacations as Chief
OBrien directs.
This ruling will necessitate the ad.
dition OF about thirty men to the po-
lice force and about ten to the fire
force. At present The budget does not
take care of the increase and unless
the council can find a way the police
emergency fund will have to be used.
Motorcycleman Moorman, who was
charged with conduct unbecoming an
officer, was returned to work and fined
pay amounting to the number of days
he had been suspended. The board
emphasized the fact that a policeman
is on duty while he is In uniform.
Additions and Changes
On recommendation of Chief
O'Brien, W. NJ Sheets of Purnper
Company No. 10. was promoted to
chauffeur by the board today, and
the following were confirmed as mem.
hers Of the fire force: Charles Graul.
Herbert Aker. Jack Wreck, Emil
WendmoeIler. Patrolman Richard
PRESLEY was promoted TO bicycleman.
Upon the recommendation OF Mayor
Shank, John Bailey. attorney to the
board. was instructed TO investigate
legality Of requiring very person in
the city TO be licensed to drive a ma
chine. This was aimed at reckless
divers who have been Responsible for
many accidents recently in the city.
1t also was recommended that for
first offense n license be suspended
for thirty days and for a second re-
Voked. The income from this license
fee, the mayor estimated, would pay
the salaries OF the traffic policemen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
SEE LASTING GOOD
RESULTING FROM
INDIANAP OILS DAY
Manufacturers and Business
Men Anticipate Permanent
Results From Celebration.
10000 IN ATTENDANCE
Suggestion Made That Affair
Be Held Annually Meets
With General Favor.

That the Indianapolis day celebra-
tion at the State Playground yesterday
will have beneficial results OF a per.
manent character was the opinion OF
Indianapolis manufacturers and bust
ness men today. The consensus OF
opinion was that the crowd Of more
than 10000 persons left the grounds
with deeper realization Of all that
indianapolis means to them.
Want Affair Annually
The suggestion that the affair be
made an annual institution was made
by Henry L. DIthmer, manufacturer.
The first thing to do with any new
proposition is to sell it to the people. 4"
he said, 'and yesterday Indianapolis
day certainly was sold to the people of
this city 1t was interesting to me to
watch the crowd.
Despite the advance notices that
no charge would be made for the en-
tertainment the crowd came out with
a watchful. waiting expression on the
faces OF its members as if waiting pa
tiently for the time when the hat
would be passed. But when the reali-
zation finally dawned upon them that
everything was just as represented
they all turned in and enjoyed them
selves. There is no doubt in my mind
of the beneficial results OF the cele-
bration."
The importance Of this city in the
industrial life of the State and Nation
was driven home to those in attend
ance. William ]. Mooney, wholesale
druggist, said.
"The throng could not but realize
the fact that Indianapolis is great
business center and a wonderful city, -
ne said. 1.-THE effects of the celebra-
tion cannot be anything but good"
Help to Civic Spirit
"a great increase in civic spirit
will be one Of the most valuable re-
suits Of the day. o. B. lies, presi-
dent OF the Indianapolis Chamber Of
Commerce, said. "The object OF the
celebration was to give the general
public a better understanding Of the
true significance Of Indianapolis.
believe the object was attained"
The idea was well worth trying.
and the men behind It deserve full
credit for putting it across. is the
opinion expressed by Otto Lieber.
manufacturer and merchant.
"a movement like this Is Of course
largely missionary in character" he
said. cit will be impossible to analyze
the results until later, but certainly
every one enjoyed themselves and
the day seems to have been a sue
cess
The Indianapolis labyrinth at the
celebration will be left up during
State fair week, it is said. A request
made to the State board of agricul-
ture for permission TO leave it up dur
ing State fair week was readily ac-
ceded 10 by I. Newt Brown. secretary
of the board.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23

SIMS. Germany is issuing
aluminium coins, so wealth won't be
such a burden.
A reformer considering other peo-
pies wrongs neglects their rights.
Clog dancer wants $4,000 for
broken foot. He claims the jig is
up.
There is no vacation for a man
who likes to fish.
Besides being school month Septem'
Der has FIVE bath nights.
Harding's dogs brother plays with
goats, but every great family tree has
a rotten branch.
Reason so many women think their
place is not in the home is so many
men think it is in the kitchen.
Seventeen EskilnOs arrived in this
country may be janitors back from
their summer vacations.
One might say resuming miner op'
erations was a major operation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23

By United Press
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23. The
crew OF the giant seaplane Sampalo
Correai, including Lieut.. Walter Hin
ton, pilot, is safe. The plane col.
lapsed and fell into the ocean between
Cuba and Haiti last night while at
tempting a flight into the Brazilian
exposition at Rio de Janeiro. The
crew probably will be landed at Guam
tanamO. Cuba, today by the United
States steamer Denver. All members
OF the crew were picked up by the
Denver after the plane made bad
landing and was smashed.
Mrs. Hinton. proud OF her husbands s
bravery in undertaking an overseas
fight to Brazil, was anxiously await
ing news Of his unfortunate expert
ence today. Undaunted by the col
lapse Of the Sampaio Correai at sea.
Mrs. Hinton, dispatches say. is con-
fident OF the lieutenant's ability sue
oessfully to make the hazardous jour
ney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
CASUALTIES
By Urited Press

By United Press
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-Five promi-
nent figures in current Irish his
tory have died suddenly within the
past two months.
June 22-Field Marshal Sir
Henry Wilson. chief of Ulster de-
fense, assassinated in front OF his
home here.
July Charles Burgess, De Va
Iera's lieutenant. died Of wounds
received fighting Free State
troops.
Aug. Harry Boland. former
Sim Fein envoy to the United
States. died from wounds received
resisting arrest.
Aug. ARTHUR Griffith, presi-
dent Of the Dali Eireann. died sud
denly OF heart failure.
Aug. 22--Michael Collins, head
Of the Free State provisional gov
ernment. killed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
Fiancee of Collins WeebS;
Brother Proud of His Record
By United Netcs
"HICAGO, Aug. 23.-"It's a
~

~HICAGO. Aug. 23.-"It's a
sorry day for Ireland"
- This, in a choked voice.
was the statement Of Patrick
Collins, brother of Michael Col
lins, the assassinated Irish
leader, when informed by the
United News of the brilliant
young Celt's death.
Pat Collins is a sergeant on
the Chicago police force. For
several years he was attached to.
the South Chicago station. He
has recently been promoted to
the States attorneys Office.
Il can't say it is as much
of shock to me as it might be-"
Pat said. I'VE have been ex-
pecting it daily and so had Mike,
for he wrote me not two weeks
ago that any day we might get
this news. But he wrote me
that II 1 did get the news that
he had been killed to know that
he died like a Collins and fight
ing for Ireland"
Pat then asked where the as
sassination took place.
''At Banden, County Cork"
he was told.
1T was there, was it," he said.
We'll. Banden is just twelve
miles from where we boys were
born. We were born at Cla-
monkilty. and many's the time
Mike and have walked to Ban
den as boys. Never would 1
believe anybody in that town
would kill my brother.
''If it was a real Irishman that
killed Mike. would say the Irish
race stands discredited. But I
know it wasn't. 1t was some
dirty blacl<guard not f1t to wipe
his boots. When this trouble
has gone from Ireland, I guess I
can say, without boasting. that
the name of Michael Collins will
be high on the list of martyrs
that have fought and died for
the 'ould sod. '"
Pat Collins came to the United
States in 1901 and has been on
the police force here most of the
time since.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
TWO ARE INJURED
As AUTOS CRASH
Man and Woman Victims of
Accident-One Taken to
City Hospital.

Two persons were injured when
automobiles in which they were riding
collIded on Southeastern Ave. near
Randolph St, today.
The injured are Mrs. Nancy Slu-
veny. SO. Shelbyville. and George
Larson. 13s " Tenth St. Larson
was taken to the City Hospital and
Mrs. Sluveny TO the home Of relatives.
Larson was driving the car which
he was riding and the car in which
Mrs. Sluveny was riding was driven
by William Hankins Of Shelbyville.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
THE WEATHER

Unsettled weather has continued
over most of the middle and western
Mississippi Valley States in connection
with a depression which now traverses
that region. This disturbance has
caused showers and thunderstorms in
the middle Mississippi Valley and
some adjoining sections. and also in
parts of the Canadian provinces west
of Manitoba.
It is warmer generally in the North
east and over the far Northwest, but
in other districts the temperature
changes, as a rule. have not been de-
cided
New Orleans yesterday was again
the hottest town. with a temperature
Of so degrees at a. m. Roseburg,
Ore, and San Francisco. Cal, both
reported a low temperature of 81 de
grees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
JAPAN IS WILLING
To GIVE UP ROAD
important Railway Line Sub
ject of American DipIo-
matte Note.
BIZ United Press

By JHfTed FTe68
WASHINGTON. Aug. %. - This
States has proposed to the central
control over the Chinese Eastern
Railway upon the evacuation of the
Japanese troops from Siberia, it was
learned today.
The proposal is understood to In
clude a provision for respecting the
open door" principle.
Japan has replied accepting, and
favorable action by other powers "a
expected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
TEXTILE STRIKE
MAY Be SETTLED
Workers Offered Old Jobs at
Scale Effective Before
Reduction.
By United Press

By United Press
LAWRENCE. Mass, Aug. 23.-The
end Of the great textile strike here
was forecast today when the Pacific
mill. the largest here. announced that
it's workers would be taken back at
the scale of wages in effect previous
TO the wage cut OF 20 per cent.
II was believed the workers would
accSpt.
Irving Southworth. assistant agent
o. the mill. announced the old wage
scale would go into effect Oct. l, re-
tIoactive to Sept. /.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
SYNDICATE IN JAIL
Romance of Ohio Girl Shattered by
Activity of Police.

By United Pre8s
CHICAGO, Aug. 23-The romance
of Jean Mirman. 10. Canton, Ohio,
caused the busting" of an alleged
100000 bad check syndicate here.
Miss Mirman, with William Davis,
New York, and Paul Baskin, Newark,
N. j.. are in Jail here today.
The trio, police claimed. confessed
they staged series Of operations in
cities between here and New York.
Checks passed by the girl in down
town stores led to their downfall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
Irish Commander IN Chief Dies While Max
ing Inspection of His Troops, Shot
by Ambushed Foe
LEADERSHIP IS LACKING IN NATION
Vanquished General Leaped Into Prominence
During Negotiation of Peace Treaty
With Great Britain. i

DUBLIN Aug 23-Dchae Collins leader of the Free State
troops fatally shot from ambush at Bandon Cork County,
while automobile of inspection Of his army yesterday
Stringent military censorship set by the government
today. There a lack of details of Collins death
trumvirate will succeed Collins the head of the Irish Free
State. 81
No Outstanding Figure
Death Of two great leaders, Griffith and Collins within ten
days, left Free Staters outstanding figure.
Lionel Cosgrove chairman of the provisional cabinet
Collins successor it may be 'Dick Mucahy
manderin-chief the army George Duffy
former envoy is the third possibility.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
WILL SPOT SPOONERS
Woman Employed as Aerial Cop to
Break Up ''Petting Parties"
Ru Tro{fsd Nesrc

MOOREHEAD, Mimi. Aug. 23.-The
eagle eye of Mrs. Francis Chubby
Watson will be cast on Lovers
Lane" quite frequently from now on.
Only % years old. pretty and pop
ular enough that the whole town
knows her as Chubby" Mrs. Watson
is charged with spotting petting par
ties on the lake and spying on moon
sinners in the Red River valley. She
viii use her husbands plane. in which
he frequently does stunt flying.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-08-23
BANDIT GANG HELD

Police Arrest Six on Suspicion In
Death of Manufacturer.
By United Press
LOS ANGELES. Aug. 2S.-Six mem.
bers of an alleged bandit gang, in.
cluding woman, who, police believe,
may be connected with the strange
murder of Fred Oesterrich. wealthy
Milwaukee and Los Angeles manufac.
turer, were taken into custody today.