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The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1922-02-07

Mrs, Seth Bolts was, hostess 10
her bridge club Saturday afternoon,
entertaining the members VITA a
beautiful party at her home on
North Sycamore street. After the
game an elaborate plate lunch was
served. Mrs. Bolts guests were
Mrs. Cynthia T. Covington, Mrs. W.
Nelson Hoffman, Mrs. Ralph Greene,
Mrs. Albert Bolts, Mrs. Dillard
Douglas, Mrs. David Chenault, Mrs.
Shields Gay and Miss Elizabeth Nc
Coun.
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INTERVENTION BY
j. s. IN EUROPE
SEEMS CERTAIN
Ambassador Harvey Is Called
Home for Discussion of
Foreign Crisis.
By United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Ameri-
can intervention In the European crisis
is imminent.
The United States shortly will take
a major step of far.reaching impor-
tance in the serious situation abroad,
the United Press was informed in a
highly authoritative quarter today.
George Harvey. American ambassa-
dor to London. has been directly in
structed by President Harding and
Secretary Hughes to return to Wash
ington for consultation on the Euro
pean crisis.
Another internationale in Washing
ton, this one designed to bring ABOUT
relief from the desperate economic
situation in Europe. is a probability.
Talk of a big loan to Germany by
private interests, Andrew Bonar
Laws dark picture of the European
situation and his statement that
Great Britain cannot pay her debt to
the United States unless she receives
money from Germany and other
debtors. the threatened invasion of the
rich Ruhr valley by France, the COM
ing of the British debt commission to
discuss refunding Of the war debt,
Clemenceau pleading for this country
to return to Europe-an these have
served to bring the situation to a
climax.
The collapse Of the London confer.
ence OF premiers and Germany's close
proximity to complete collapse made
more serious by the French threat to
invade the Ruhr.
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dertaking wagon" he replied. why
more Of you folks aren't killed the
way you litter up the car tracks.
beats me-
The JayfWalher crossed tho street
and without paying any attention to
a traffic officer started out In the
path OF an automobile.
Heads up there" came the quick
command
II wanted to get across in hurry, -
the Jay Walker said.
Sure, and 80 does all the others. T"
the officer said. Its a wonder there
are not dozen deaths every day on
this corner. and some day there will
be If people like you keep on doing
the things they try to get away with"
The jay Walker next tried out the
temper Of the trafficmen at Meridian
end Washington SITS. He got into a
safety zone as II waiting for a street
car and then gradually worked out
into the part of the street reserved
for automobile traffic. standing with
his back to an oncoming machine.
The machine came to a stop with a
grinding OF brakes and the driver
honked his horn.
Hey there. get back IN the safety
zone" cried the officer. Don't you
know that If that driver had not
used his head you would have been
waiting for an ambulance right
now? We can't watch all of you
all OF the time"
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Gone are the days of the hard
boiled traffic cop. No longer does an
infringer on traffic regulations re-
ceive a "bawling out" that sears his
soul for hours.
The Indianapolis traffic policeman
of today has become philosopher.
Apparently he has reached the con-
clusion that the tay-walker, like
death, taxes, and poor relations, is an
unavoidable evil. and Is treated with
mixture Of humor and f1rmness
which the rrahficmen hope win reduce
the evil TO a minimum, although they
have given UP all hope that all pedes-
trians ever Will learn to obey traffic
rules.
These conclusions were reached by
an amateur Jay Walker who set out
to discover just how Indianapolis
trafficmen handle the problem OF keep
ing jay-walkers from committing
suicide"
Not On Golf Links
whoa! Where do you think you
are7 You aren't wandering around
the Riverside golf links" yelled tho
trafficman at Capitol Ave. and
Washington st. as the pedestrian
aimlessly cut diagonally across the
street. Better watch out. young
man, or you'll get it dead sure"
While the home-going crowds were
thickest at Illinois and Washington
st the Jay-Walker did his best to draw
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
CHEST AGENCIES
MAKE NO APPEAL
Public Is Warned Against Mis-
representation.

None of the charitable agencies sup
ported by the Community Chest is
soliciting for the needy. the board of
directors of the chest announced to-
day.
Solicitors wearing a uniform or ini-
tials similar to those of the Saliva
tion Army have been collecting money
in the name of needy children, the
chest officials said. The Salvation
Army is not making any canvass for
Christmas funds, following the lone
campaign a year" policy Of the Com
munity Chest, it was stated.
The Christmas Clearing House, sos
Baldwin block, is receiving offers of
food and other gifts for destitute fam
lilies from churches, Sunday schools.
clubs and other groups. The clearing
house prevents duplication, making
the available supply Of gifts reach
more people.
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RULING APPROVES
PAYMENT OF BILL
Claim for Road Work Held Up
by County Auditor.

A ruling by John Ruckelshaus,
county attorney, was presented the
board of county commissioners today
recommending that $1.O69.5s be paid
William Mahoney for extra work done
on the Strange county road. Mahoney
had presented a bill for $1,4O3.50.
which was held up by Leo K Fesler,
county auditor, pending the attorneys
decision.
The amount of bond for John
Castor, county recorder, was fixed at
$4,000 by the board, although the
law provides that $4,000 is the
minimum. Castor was told that he
would have to pay for bohding his
deputies il he required them to give
security.
A revolving fund of $500 for month
ly expenses by Sheriff George Snider
was decided on by the board. All
county officers go on regular salary
Ian. l, and their expenses will be paid
by the county.
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EVE Of NEW YEAR FINDS
MONARCH|STS BIC THREAT
To STABILITY Of GERMANY
Vanqushed Nation Danger From Foes, Both Within and
Without, as People eek Key to Problem.
tory WIN be occupied by French

tory WIN be occupied by French
troops.
Such an occupation would increase
the financial burden Of Germany, seri-
eusly cripple industry in the newly
seized territory and further paralyze
the German mark.
Today there are only three main
currencies which are cheaper than
that OF Gernany-Polish. Austrian
and Russian.
Every drop IN the value OF the Ger
man mark upsets everything In Ger
many. Every previous adjustment
has to be readjusted-
It forces the issue Of more paper
money.
1t causes people to stuff their wal
lets with thousand and ten thousand
mark notes.
II increases the governments ex-
penditures because its employees get
newly increased wages. and unem-
ployed worlzmen and disabled soldiers
get increased pensions.
Costs Forced Up
It forces up the cost Of everything
people eat and. wear-in paper marks.
II brings about universal demand
for more wages-in paper marks.
II makes It ever more difficult for
the country to buy abroad the food
stufts anu raw materials Germany
must have IL people are to be fed and
clothed and If industry is to go on.
You would think that a Germany
In which the mark had tobogganed
from $50 to the dollar last May. to
about 600 at one time in November,
would be in serious danger of becom-
ing a second Russia.
But Germany is not a second Rus
sia and not likely to be.
The people are zoo intelligent and
too well educated.
On the surface things seem to be
going well in Germany. There is lit
tie or no unemployment. Beggars are
absent. The shops seem fairly well
stocked. The people seem decently
clothed. The thoroughfares are
cleaner than in the average Amert-
can city. The trains take care OF the
traffic and run on schedule.
In Berlin, hotels and restaurants
are jammed. In most theaters a
half day before the performance be-
gins there is the sign ''ausverkauft"
-"sold out"
But much of this selling prosperity
IS due to foreigners.
1t is the "auslanders" who crowd
the hotels and help filFtheaters and
Continued on Page 81
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ME- ERCURY READY
To DROP AGAIN
Near-Zero Weather Predicted
for Tonight.

The coolest weather Of the winter
TO date will hit Indianapolis tonight.
when temperature of about degrees
above zero will be reached. according
TO J. II. Arlington. meteorologist at
the United States Weather Bureau.
This cold snap is the result of a
cold wave which has swept down from
the Northwest. causing temperatures
SIS low as IS degrees below zero in
Iowa and Minnesota.
However, no zero weather has been
predicted for Indianapolis and Tndi-
cations are that the temperature will
begin to rise Saturday morning. This
rise in temperature. Arlington said.
will be accompanied by cloudy
weather and conditions may become
unsettled by Saturday night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
PENAL LTY
FOR BOOTLEG EGC|NC
IS ISRECOMMENDED
Municipal League of State Dis
CuSSeS Restoration of Con-
tract Rights.

Restoration Of contractual rights
existing between municipalities and
public utilities before these utilities
surrendered their franchises TO the
public service commission to operate
under an indeterTninate permit sub
ject to the regulations Of the commits
sion, was the principal matetr to come
before the meeting Of the Municipal
League of Indiana at the Hotel Sew
erin today.
"The right OF a defendant to ask
change Of venue or to take appeal
from the city courts. in which 80 per
cent of all cases are originally tried,
is defeating the purpose of the laws
Of Indiana in the. conviction of boot
leggers.'' Mayor Joseph Sieberling of
South Bend declared in his opening
address.
Mayor sieberling. president of the
league. presented a tentative legisla-
tive program.
Forty mayors and city attorneys
from twenty-five Indiana cities at
tended.
They discussed bills which would
require a court to inflict a minimum
Jail sentence OF thirty days to any
one found guilty OF liquor law viola
ton. more strict establishment OF rea-
sons for change Of venue from city
courts, third assessment OF abutting
property at intersections for street
amprovementl amending the public
Improvement statutes granting the
board of public works or common
council mora power. providing civil
service. clause in the statutes protect
Ing employees OF municipality
utilities. and seeking the appoint
ment OF a commission to revise and
consolidate the laws Of the State per
tanning to municipal government.
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ELLIOTT OBJECTS
To LABELLED CAR
City Engineer Declares He Will
Use Own Auto.

John L. Elliott. city engineer, stood
firm in his decision not to use a city
automobile bearing the word Indian
apolis" painted on 1t in large letters.
Meantime, Harry Newly, in charge
of the municipal garage, decorated the
car which Elliott has been using with
a big, bright indianapolis.
Il will buy an automobile for my
SELF Elliott said today. "I use the
car a great deal and / do not want to
be bothered with persons calling in
saying they care in use at night and
outside of Indianapolis"
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Skinner STAGE
BIC CEREMONIAL
Large Class Crosses Sands
New Murat Temple Dedicated.

One OF the largest classes in the his
tory Of Indianapolis Shriners was to
cross the hot sands at Murat Temple
this afternoon and evening. Special
scenery and theatrical equipment have
been provided for an elaborate exem-
plification of the work.
The ceremony also was the occasion
for the opening Of part Of the new ad-
dition to the temple, which is under
construction. Representatives. from
every city in the State where there are
members attended.
Potentate Minor and Recorder
Barker have announced that the
Shrine club having the largest dele
cation present will be permitted to
choose the Water Boy of Bagdad,"
which, it is said, is a much sought
Arabic honor.
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Traffic Cops Speak Right Up When
They Catch Jay Walker RiSking Life

the fire Of the traffic officers. One Of
them was standing with outstretched
arms in a game but vain attempt to
hold back the avalanche OF pedestrians
behind him. They ducked under his
arms. slid around him and even tried
to shove him TO one side.
Cop on Watch
The Jay-Walker Joined the throng.
Jostled the policeman ana started TO
dart out In front OF street car, only
TO be grabbed off the car track by the
officer.
do you want 20 get killed?'' the
cop asked In an agitated voice.
II was in a hurry TO catch my
street car and get home" the Jay
Walker answered.
If you don't watch your step
you'u go home all right in an I'M
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CONTINUE HEARING FOR
ALLEGED SHOPPER DIP

Trial OF Frank Moore Donaldson.
colored cook. 610 n. Senate Ave,
charged with assault and battery with
intent to rob. was continued until
Dec. Is, in city court today. Donald
son is alleged to have attempted to
rob a young white woman In the
Washington St shopping district
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
JoYRlDERS TAKE AUTO

John S. Brown, 152 S. Illinois ST.,
told the police his car was taken from
parking space at Illinois and Ohio
SITS. The car was deserted by Joy
riders" Joseph Seifred, SAB Vinton
ST.. reported his car stolen from New
York and Meridian SITS.
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By MILTON BR0EEER
EEA gtGf Correspondent

BERLIN, Dec. 15-Beaten IN war,
tpledged to pay vast reparations, de-
lprived Of much OF her richest terri
tory and assets, her financial structure
tottering and her industry slackening,
the eve Of 1928 finds Germany threat
ened by foes without and foes within
Every threat from without strength
ems the hands Of the foes within.
France IS demanding Germany live
pp to the very letter OF the bond
iEigned at Versailles. There Is always
the threat that more German terri
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will be his reply to Poincare the French premier.

an important party in France ambi-
tious to annex the left bank of the
Rhine. This party never existed ex-
cept in Lloyd Georges imagination.
There never was a French govern
ment, minister, senator or deputy to
have a plan so unreasonable nor will
ing to compel the German population
to undergo the French domination. If
Lloyd George believes there is a
French party whose program is annex
alton Of the left bank az the Rhine.
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ANCE WANT TO HOLD THE RE READ LLOYD GEORGES VIEWS
They will be printed indianapolis exclusively

the French patience is being so
cruelty tried by Germany's bad faith,
an article by Lloyd George should
have been published in England and
America which is regarded in France
as an imputation upon the French
nation Of greedy militarism. {.
No statesman who has been prime
minister of the United Kingdom can
be regarded as entirely irresponsible
for his utterances. and it must re-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
FIRE DAMAGES AUTO

While Russell Duffy. TAI Bates St.
was eating chill at a cafe on Illinois
St, near Jackson Place last night, his
automobile, parked in front of the
restaurant. caught fire. A policeman
sent in an alarm. The damage was
about 5000.
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service. The Times says:
"It has not been altogether mis-
fortune that the article by the late
prime minister should have had the
effect of drawing from NJ. Poincare an
emphatic denial Of the existence of a
desire in any party Of his countrymen
to perpetuate their hold upon the
Rhine. We heartily welcomed this
declaration Of NJ. Poincare. which
should greatly facilitate tho discus.
sions still proceeding :"
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In a lengthy formal reply to Lloyd
Georges article issued in London last
Saturday Premier Poincare fatty
denied any party or government in
France was planning to annex the
left bank of the Rhine.
"It Is absolutely 1nexact to say that
France at any moment refused the
guarantee pact" Poincare stated.
Lloyd Georges augmentation will be
the object of great surprise to all the
French. Lloyd George says there is
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
GARY KLAN DISCLAIMS
LETTER TO GOVERNOR
Ogicials Declare Threat Sent by Some
Outsider.

GARY, Ind, Dec. 15,-Oflcials of
the Ku-Klux Klan here today denied
that their organization had sent any
kind Of letter to Governor McCray
threatening his life. The officials de-
clare that the letter was sent by some
individual who had no connection with
the order and that If 1t came to a
showdown they would readily prove it..
A letter received today by the Gov
ernor stated a bullet was waiting for
him "if he attempted to interfere with
khan activities"
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adjutant Of the Robert z. Kenning-
ton Post No. IS.
THE uppermost thought In the
minds Of this post Is helping the ex-
service man. We expect to carry on
our welfare work with renewed
vigor throughout the coming year"
said the adjutant. She has held
various office in the post since 1t
was organized.
Berry Copeland Post No. 12s has
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luctantly be said that In publishing
this article at this moment he is say
ing the wrong thing at the wrong
time =. If guilty, Germany is
let off, injured France is ruined"
Last Saturday." says the London
Daily News, ION the very day when
his successor. the prime minister, was
about to open with the French pre-
mier what the American ambassador
AZ described as the most important
negotiations since the treaty of Yer.
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saiiles. Mr.. Lloyd George thought It
well to publish criticisms of France
which have already evoked q reply
from M. Poincare and have aroused
lively indignation in all circles across
the channel. Thus admirably does
Mr.. Lloyd Georges election slogan,
the country before party find an
illustration"
The London Times believes that in
publishing his article, Lloyd George
may have done the world a.. great
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" THROUGHOUT Europe and
particularly in France and
England the article Of Lloyd
George. as published in The In
dianapoHs Times last Saturday, and
Premier Poincare's statement deny
ing his charges against France,
have aroused a controversy border
ing on excitement
"It IS understood" says the Lon
fon Daily Mail In an editorial cahled
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he is going to fight against wind
mills
TOMORROW THROUGH THE
COLUMNS OF THE INDI-
ANNAPOLIS TIMES AND A
NUMBER OF OTHER NEWS
PAPERS IN THE UNITED
STATES AND ENGLAND
LLOYD GEORGE WILL RE-
PLY TO POINCARE.
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The American Legion is a he
organization, but the women are
making themselves felt in it
Indianapolis has one post with
a woman adjutant and another
post composed entirely Of former
army nurses.
Miss Minnie NJ. Arthur. 1902 Col
lege Ave. who was a fullfiedged
Marine in the recruiting service
during the war, recently was elected
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
SANTA CLAUS, ROBBED

A burglar entered the home of B. D.
Peterson. Apartment No. 8, 55045 Z.
Washington St, last night. Two new
travelling bags valued at SO. which
contained Christmas presents worth
SIS. were taken. All the rooms were
ransacked.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15
REALTORS TO HEAR CITY
SANITARY COMMISSION
Lucius Is. Swift VIII Discuss New
Sewage Plant.

Sewage Plant.
Lucius B. Swift, member of the
board of sanitary commissioners. will
speak to members of the Indianapolis
Real Estate Board on THE Work Of
the Sanitary Commission" Henly
Hotel, secretary of the board, an
nounced today. Swift will speak espe-
cially of the $2,4O0 900 sewage reduc-
ton plant and management Of the ash
and garbage collection, since it was
turned over to the city by the State
Legislature.
Yesterday the second of the trips
through Indianapolis manufacturing
plants was taken by the board mem
bers, when they visited the Kahn
Tailoring Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-15

The accommodations urge the Ma
ton ito find its proper place without
delay upon the humanitarian COM
missions Of the League Of Nations"
and record the conviction that the
country Should definitely associate
Itself with the International Court Of
Justice now established at The Hague.
The accommodations express a be-
lief; that "the international situation
today presents to the Christian
churches a sober challenge to aid in
ridding the world Of war" and that
ito continue to point to the mailed
fist as a Nations reliance and to per-
petuate international policies based
on mutual distrust and fear is to un-
dermine the very foundations of our
Christian faith and to deny the power
of the gospel that the Church of Christ
proclaims.
Want Cooperation
DR.. R. w. Miller of 7hiladelphia,
speaking for the business committee,
stated: I'VE appeal to the churches
to become centers Of public education
on the moral necessity of the United
States assuming its full share of the
responsibility in international tasks
and associating itself promptly with
other nations of the wcrld in Or
ganized international cooperation for
the maintenance of world peace and
the development of a community life
among the nations.
I'm the international Court of
Justice now established at the Hague,
we see the consummation of many de-
cades Of American desires and efforts
for international peace through
justice based on law.
I'VE believe that the Court of
Justice, properly supported by the
enlightened opinion Of the people, will
make possible the development of a
well-considered body Of international
law and help to substitute reason,
justice and good will for the crude
and un-Christian methods of war and
the threats of war in the maintenance
even of the legitimate and vital ma
tionaI interests"
Commend Arms Meet
The committee recommended partici-
patton upon the commissions of the
League Of Nations because they are
the most effective agencies for dealing
with immediate tasks with which all
Christian people must have the deep
est concern"
The committee also will recommend
tonight:
That this country should Join with
the nations Of Europe in a thorough
consideration of the economic recon
struction of the world
That our own Government find
ways to associate itself with other
nations in some form Of international
association.
That appreciation be extended to
the leaders Of our Government for the
notable part which they played at the
Washington conference on limitation
of ornaments
Praise for Harding
The council today received several
hundred kilograms from world leaders
in this country and in Europe urging
participation of this country in for
eign affairs.
The council passed a resolution read
by DR.. William Anthony commencing
President Harding for his utterances
on the eighteenth amendment in his
recent message to Congress and also
called upon the Protestant churches
of this country to unite its forces
against any attempt to modify the
amendment or the Volstead
act
The three-day session of the council
will close tonight.