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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
REDUCES THE JOLTS
Auxiliary Spring Designed to Ease
Constant Rebounds.

A double. spring arrangement is
being put out for attachment to tho
ends of the automobile springs. These
additions, say the producers, take
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
DISTRICTS
FOR METHODISTS
ARE CONSIDERED
M. E. Conference Is Understood
to Favor Reduction of
Divisions to Six.
SECRET BALLOT IS TAKEN
Reports Are the Rev. c. E.
Bacon viii Be Assigned
From indianapolis.

By United Press
GREENSBURG, Ind, Sept. 15.--
The Districts in the Indiana confer.
enee Of the Methodist church will be
reduced from the present eight to
six il the plans of Bishop Leete go
through at the sessions going on
here, It was learned by the United
Press today.
In a secret ballot taken among the
ministers, ik was learned that most
OF them preferred a district arrange
n1ent which would have six separate
divisions. It was thought that the
presiding bishop preferred even less
districts if possible.
Rumors Of the change Of the Rev.
c. E. Bacon from charge Of the In
dlanapolis district were prevalent to-
day as assignments were being ten
tatively discussed.
Beveridge Speaks
This afternoon Albert J. Beveridge,
Republican candidate for United
States Senator, delivered the principal
address, The Preachers Duty as
Seen by the Laymen."
Five thousand people last night
heard Virgil L. Hinshaw of Wash
ington. D. c., field worker for the
Anti-Saloon League. speak on PRO
hibition Prospects" in foreign coun-
tries, from which he has just returned.
Hinshaw said that Germany, Aus
tria and Poland were more nearly
ripe for prohibition than any other
countries in Europe at the present
time.
He said the new president of the
Austrian republic was In favor Of
prohibition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
Battery and Meter Taken

Elmer Hughey, 4170 n. Pennsylva-
MIA St. reported to the police today
that a motor meter and battery was
stolen from his motor truck.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

buretor takes the place of the hot air
pipe that connects it with the exhaust
manifold. The trap contains a com
position that keeps the dust from en-.
tering the carburetor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
PUPILS Travel by Auto

Eighteen thousand rural scacoJs are
pupils to and from their homes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
Registrations Show Increase

Nearly fifteen per cent more motor
vehicles were registered by July l,
1922, than a year before
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

The Sioux Tires store received much
attention during auto show week. Be
sides giving 1way a tire. tube and
repair kit at their booth at the fair,
they ran n very satisfactory tire sale
with n price reduction at their store.
107 L. Ohio St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
PREVENTS OIL LEAKAGE
Inner Plunger for Spout Of Can
Proves Useful.

A valve and spring piunger inside
an oil can viii keep 1t from leaking
oil. This is new kind Of receptacle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

Governor Warren T. McCray is a
user Of Republic trucks, having sew
eral in use on his splendid farm.
II am very glad to say that I
have been using Republic trucks for
the past five years with splendid
satisfaction. The last truck purchased
was probably two years ago and it
has been running constantly with
very little expense. I can cheerfully
recommend the Republic truck to any
one who is looking for satisfaction
and service"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
AUTO NEWS AND NOTES

Oakley French Of the E. w. Stein
hart Company, local distributors Of
Cadillac, Oakland and Chevrolet mo-
tor cars, says the auto show was a
great success for his organization.
Many prospects were uncovered and
quite a few sales made. The new
Oakland models were exceptionally
well received.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
ROUTE EASILY FOUND

Motorcyclists touring the country
are relieved Of the trouble Of stoppirg
to locate their position. \ holder can
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

French Test JarburetiOn
French engineers are testing car
buretion to cut fuel costs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

that is especially handy for motor
lists. No matter how It happens to
be in the tool box no oil will get out
Of it and grease up all the other ma
terials in the chest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

Indianapolis is >using 239 motor
trucks for hauling coal and ice. ac-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
Auto Production Gains

Automobile production last month
was 10000 above that Of July.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15
Jans Build First Car

First Japanese automobile has just
been completed In Toxic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

Brazil Average High
Brazil has a motor vehicle for every
/ ,497 persons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

The Lathrop- Mcfarland Company
424 N. Capitol Ave, announces an
other retail salesman in the city.
Special arrangements have been made
with Andrew II. Huchison. well-known
auto dealer, to act as retail distrlbu-
tor for Marion County. Oldsmobiles
are now on display at the Lathrop-
Mcfarland salesrooms and at the De
troit Electric Sales Company. 963 N.
Meridian st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

Complete satisfaction with the auto
show is expressed by all the dealers
up and down the Row With con-
dltions none too favorable. the show
was one OF the best ever seen IN
indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

G. W. Hurst, former general man
ager Of the Losey- Lafayette Com
pany Is now manager Of Smith g.
Moore. authorized Ford dealers, 259
s Meridian St. Mr., Hurst has been
unusually successful in the automo.
bile game.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-15

The f. W. Steinhart Company an
nounce the closing Of their tire de-
partment in order to devote all their
time TO the sales and service OF motor
cars.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
MIDWEST
'"' AFFLICTED
WITH FLOOD
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sgRv.cel


CHICAGO. March 21.--The lrst OF
fetal day Of spring today found
many sections of the middle west
afflicted with snow. floods and tenn
perature very reminiscent of Janu-
airy.
Sections Of wisconsin and Mime
sofa were the hardest hit. Snow
and sleet storms crippled wire SER
vice through the territory and ham
pered transportation.
In Southern Indiana the Wabash
river and other streams topped their
banks and Inundated large areas OF
farm landssaccording to reports re-
cefved here. Heavy rains caused
the overflow Parts of Northern
Indiana were swept by blizzard
Yesterday that was still causing in
convenience and discomfort today.
Throughout many sections of II
linois heavy rains have caused the
streams to rise 10 the flood stage,
damaging crops of farmers and men
acing several towns and cities.
Weather conditions We're more ia
vorable today. however, and unless
unexpected storms appear it is be-
ueved that normal conditions will be
restored within the next twenty :
four hours.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
THEY FAVOR
Low KICK
BEVERAGES
BriCkIayers Unions Of Three
Counties Send Letters
to Lawmakers

Here's more comfort for propon-
ents of beer and light wines.
The brielxiayers unions OF Lake,
Porter and Newton counties in their
meeting at Whiting Friday evening
adopted a resolution favoring the
passage Of a bill by congress per-
hitting the manufacturing and sale
Of the low-kick beverages.
Copies Of the resolution were sent
TO Senator'S New and Watson and
Representative VIII r. Wood One
was also sent 10 Albert J. Beveridge
who is a candidate for the senatorial
nomination.
The resolution reads in part as
follows:
Whereas. the chief purpose for
which the law was passed forbid
ding the manufacture Of light wine
and beer. namely, the war. hs
passed; and
Whereas. it is generally felt that
the crime wave that has swept the
beverages illegally manufactured
and sold, and
Whereas, the present high rate of
taxes is due in large measure to the
loss of taxable beverages: and
whereas the laboring class is
most strongly affected by the lack
Of wholesome beer and light wines
as well as the present high rates OF
taxation and
Whereas, beer and light wines
are beverages such as tend to better
the health and vitality Of those who
do manual labor:
BE 1t Resolved. That the Brick
layers Unions of Lake. Porter, and
Newton counties go on record as be-
ing in favor of law to be passed
permitting the manufacture of light
wine andsbcer.'s
Al similar resolution was passed
about a week ago by the Lake Coun-
Is Building Trades Council at Ham
mond.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
RICHARD
ON TRIAL
FOR CRIME
INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE!

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVIcEl
NEW YORK. March 2l.-There
was every prospect that the jury
box would be hlled before night.
when the trial of TEX" Rickard,
promoter. was resumed in CRIMINAL
court today Rickard was charged
with abducting and assault upon )
year Eoid Sarah Schoenfeld. There
were only four vacancies in the
jury box.
rumor was current when court
opened that Richards defense
would be an alibi. and that he
would contend that he was in Chi
cago on the date that the offense is
alleged to have been committed
Rickard was in good spirits when
he came into court, and smiled as
he ehatted with the reporters His
celImate in Tonbs prison last night
was Alfred E. Lindsay. former
broker. who is accused of fieecing
many society women out of large
sums in stock deals
cne of the reporters asked Rick
ard If Lindsay had tried to sell him
any stock. Rickard smiled. but
MAD. ~ reply:
It's nrderttood that a group OF
Richards wealthy friends have
agreed to make UP bail TO the
amount Of 5000 if necessary. TO
get Rickard out of the Tombs.
Explanation was made that JUS
tice Wasservogel had locked up
Rickard to present prejudice II
had been agreed to send Rickard 70
the Tombs because the jurors were
locked up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
PROF. HOFFMAN To APPEAR
ON PLATFORM WITH SOKOLOW

Jews OF Lake county who were
elated at the announcement in these
columns yesterday of the coming to
Gary of Nahum Sokolow. great Jew
ish statesman. will have an addi-
tional reason in Professor S. \. Hoff-
man for being in Gary next Thurs
day evening, March 23rd.
The appearance of Prof. Hoffman
on the speaking list with Sokolow
and Col. Patterson viii add the last
touch to the interesting program
which has been arranged.
Prof. Hoffman is we'll known throu-
ghout this region not only because
of his numerous speeches made in
Lake county cities in the interest of
the Zionist movement but also be-
cause Of the fact that he is the foun-
der and head Of the Hoffman Prepara
tory School of Chicago where many
of Lake county's Jewish and non
Jewish professional men received
their acaremic training. His visit
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
LIGHT VOTE GIVES
Joy TO DEMOCRATS
They Consider the Maine
Election AS Slap at
the G.. o. P.

AUGUSTA, MAINE, March 2I--
The special third district congress
sional election, which resulted in the
election of a republican, was being
interpreted variously today. The de-
mocrats claimed that the choosing of
John T. Nelson with 16.59S votes as
against the 1866 votes given his
democratic opponent, Ernest Mclean
was a slim victory and a rebuke to
the republican administration. AL
though in campaign speeches Nelson
has appealed for a plurality of 49,
600. The margin given his republican
predecessor in 1920. he expressed him
self as entirely satisfied with the re-
suit of the election. The vote casa
was very light
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
KIWANIS MEMBERS
MEET PUNISHMENT

IL , PIE.
Two men in Hammond Will never
use that expression again to indicate
the ease with which n thing can be
accomplished.
These are r. 6. Conde. Of the Sim
plex plant, and Bodie. the photogra-
pher. at ss State street.
When they have atoned for the
sentence passed upon them today by
Judge Virgil s. Reiter at the court of
KwanTs convened, they'll never be
able to look pie in the face again.
They'll never want to. They'll never
want to think of pie.
Charged with wilfun and premedi-
ated absence from the regular week
" luncheons Of the Kiwanis Club. the
two men just before noon were ar
rested at their business places and
handcuffed, were taken through Ham
mond downtown streets to the XII
wants luncheon in the Citizens Bank
Building. There they were charged
with delinquency and ordered to buy
lunches for their captors. Detective
Sergeant S. Singer and Officers Han
Ion and Teboda.
They got sassy with the judge and
his honor fully appreciative of the
dignity OF the court, tackled on ad-
ditional punishment.
Judge Critics Will be asked to speas
on Registration and Education of
Aliens" at the meeting next Tuesday
night. The program also will OBJ
servs Canadian American week, a
Kiwanis Interna tional holiday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21

to this region have always been at
tended by a score of his former stu
dents and admirers. His oratorical
ability coupled with his keen wit
and vividness of illustration never
fails to make its impression on his
audience.
Arrangement committees in the
various cities of Gary, East Chica go.
Hammond, Indiana Harbor and Whit
ing are rapidly completing prepara-
tions for the coming of this distin-
guished body of men. Posters with
the picture of Sokolow and the place
and date of the reception are ap-
pearing in store windows 1t is
planned to have Broadway decorated
Tor the occasion. Plans also include
bringing of Sokolow and the dele1a :
tion from Chicago by autos by the
way of Whiting. Indiana Harbor.
East Chicago and Hammond TO be
met and joined by citizens with ma
chimes at each city and then on to
Gary.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
EPIDEMIC OF OUTLAW
STRIKES PREDICTED
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERvicEl

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The
danger of sporadic OUTLAW strikes
in varied Industries. principally on
the railroads, as an accompaniment
to the nationwide coal strike due
April l. was held out by labor lead
ers here today.
Already some employees of the
Erie railroad at Scranton and Dun
more, Penna., and at Hornell, ~. Y,
have laid down their tools. it was
pointed out. in protest against the
roads policy OF letting out shop
work to private contractors.
The shopcrafts are restless, labor
leaders said, because of the delays
experienced in getting cases
through the railway labor board
and this restlessness has been in
creased by some roads openly nout-
ing the authority Of the board.
An epidemic of outlaw" strikes
on the railroads, particularly on
those which like the Erie run
through coal country. would add
greatly to the seriousness OF the
coal tie-up.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
{. HAMMOND
CIVIC CLUB
HOLDS MEET

New street lighting, larger water
mains. improved paving, better home
construction. increased social acti-
vity, civic consciousness-those are
some Of the substantial aims of the
recently organized East Hammond
Civic and Improvement Association
as expressed last night at the regu-
lar meeting Of the association held
at Brooks House.
More than 60 members OF the or
ganization were present.
Some of the activities that are
slated for Immediate action are the
following:
Ornamental street lighting on Nor
ton avenue from Columbia avenue to
Calumet boulevard.
Columbia avenue TO be improved
boulevard. This to extend from the
north point of Huehn avenue TO the
contemplated Jones. Laughlin plant
entrance.
To eliminate death trap feature
and traffic delay at 11-traek cross
ing of NJ. G. tracks at Columbia ave.
This by means of viaduct or subway.
Further pressure 10 be brought on
board of works to ensure eonstruc-
tion of a 36-inch water main. sup
planting the present inadequate L.
inch water main, from IIuehn avenue
south to the city limits. This would
provide also the community of Hess
Vile with city water. Hessville has
no water.
Henry +. Gluth, monument manu-
facturer, and active in the interests
of the club and his community. made
an interesting statement. coming as
Ii does from the former isolated East
Hammond. He said: TT is no Ion ger
question with us of cooperation.
We have that. Every merchant bus
mess man and property owner of
East Hammond is with US. We are
all one. Big things will be accom-
plished In the way Of improvement
out here We have lot of brainy
men, Not too self-centered. either. t.
spend a little time and money fol-
advancement of their community
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
MILK PRODUCERS
MEET AT POINT
Movement to Have Plant
At County Seat for
Surplus Plant.
---------------
ESPECIAL To THE TINES

CROWN POINT, Ind. March 21.-
The Lake County Milk Producers,
Association met in the assembly
room of the court house on Satur-
day afternoon and held spirited
meeting. A movement is on foot
to form local plant with head
quarters at Crown Point to take
care OF the surplus milk. This was
discussed at Saturdays meeting. al
so the merging of the Milk Produc-
er's Association and the marketing
association was much talked OF
movement. The dues Of the asso-
citation were raised from $500 to s.
at Saturdays meeting. in this way
the financing OF the association will
be taken care of.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
CAMPAIGN
CARRIED ON
|NCOGN|TO
Rural BOOtlegging Sections
Supplying Booze to
Larger Cities
1BY w. II. ATKINS)

lsTAFF CORRESPONDENT /. N. sERVcEl
WASHINGTON, March 2l--NeW
drives TO dry up states that are
listed by prohibition officials as
very wet will take the form of 81
lent invasions by regiments of en-
foreement agents, moving about in
cognito from locality 70 locality.
and all acting under orders for sim
ultaneous raids,
WILL USE FLORIDA PLAN
The Florida plan of campaign
against bootleggers will be follow
ed soon in a number OF states. it was
learned today Special agents,
srouped together in these maneuv-
ers. will be drawn out Of Florida in
a short period.
Some OF the chief attacks OF the
raiders in their coming campa gns
VIII be in the rural sections OF the
states from which the country ;
principal supplies OF noonshine have
been obtained.
AN ALARMING INCREASE
After the Florida cleanup Of rum
runners. q. number OF other southern
states will be singled out for at
.
Caroltnas. Virginia and Tennessee,
probably will be the centers OF the
spectacular raids.
Reports to officials today disclos-
ed cry alarming increase in the
output of white mule" Millions
Of gallons of this dynamic brand of
liquor are pouring forth into the
larger cities to appease eager de-
mands Of bootleggers. now unable
70 obtain whiskeys OF the bonded va
rlety. according TO reports of pro-
hibition inspectors.
WANT EXTRA FORCES
Many OF the prohibition directors
have asked for the aid OF extra fore
es of general prohibition agents.
Their forces are too limited to at
tempt general and wholesale round
up Of alleged violators, on a scale
similar to that now under way in
Florida, officials declare today.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
OFFICIAL CALL
FOR STRIKE
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL KEG- SERVlCE1
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. March Il
Official call for suspension of min
ing operations at midnight March
81 in both the anthracite and btu
mincus coal fields of the country
was mailed today to subordinate Of
hcials of the union from headquar-
ters OF the United Mine Workers,
it was stated at headquarters this
afternoon. This call it was ex-
planned. is to be followed by tele-
graphic orders from John L. Lewis.
president of the union, to district
officials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
East Chicago
Council Mum
on Beer-Wine
City Fathers d o n t
Propose to Pattern
After Hammond Aid
erman's Example.

The East Chicago city council out
smarted the Hammond council last
night.
A committee from the Hammond
council attended the meeting of the
East Chicago council and whispered
into the ears of few OF the Twin
city dads that it would he great
thing to pass the beer and wine or
dinance.
The East Chicago fathers said in
substance. Nav. it amt"
And they didn't. Not word was
mentioned. The beer and wine res
olution simply did not come up.
The committee from the Hammond
council went home contemptuous
They're scared" was the comment
Perhaps they are merely profit
ing by their neighbor's experience.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS -s9yIcE1
WASHINGTON. March Il.
The soldier bonus bill will be
put through the House before
the close of the present week
under the lash of political ne
cessity. The congressional prl-
mary nominations for House
members will be held in many
states during April and May.
The bonus bill must be we'll on
its way to final passage before
these primaries if the Repub-
lican candidates are to benefit
from it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
TWO ARE TRAPPED
At ST. CROSSING

Caught between two trains at the
Holman avenue death trap eros
sing a man and a woman narrowly
escaped injury yesterday evening.
when they were thrown to the
ground by a passing east bound l.
H. b. freight as they waited for a
west bound train to pass. In the
darkness neither noticed the train
approaching from the opposite di-
rtction.
H. L. Ninman. 392 State street.
sustained injuries TO his legs. Mrs
F. w. sappe, 207 Michigan avenue.
was cut about the head and face.
Fred Pennier of 144 Indiana ave.
witnessed the accident.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS 5ERVICEI
PARIS, March 2l.-An at
tempt was made to assasslnate
the Chinese minister to France
last night, it was learned this
afternoon from the police.
Police were quickly on the
scene and the would-be assas-
sin was arrested. He said he
was a Chinese student. The
crime is attributed to political
motives.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
(BULLETIN)

INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERglcEl
SAN FRANCISCO. March
n. San Francisco voters
will be called upon at the No
vember election to determine
whether they desire a modi6-
cation of the Volstead act.
Requested by the order of
Camels and other wet" or
ganizatlons to memorlalizc
Congress for the restoration Of
light wines and beer. the city
board of supervisors decided
to pass the buck to the
people and ordered steps tax
en- to put the question on the
ballot.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-03-21
ANNUAL CLUB
CONVENTION

The sixth annual convention of
the Lake County Federation of
Clubs will be held on Wednesday.
March %, at the First Presbyterian
church, corner of Holman and
Highland streets, Hammond. Ind
The meeting. which will open at 3
o'clock in the morning Will doubt
less be very well attended. and a
luncheon will he served at noon Mr..
Frank Pattee, a prominent and brill
liant lawyer OF Crown Point, will
take part in the discussion of the
higher educational possibilities and
opportunities OF Lake county. Tbs
feature will greatly add to the at
tractiveness of the days program