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The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
George Brennan Illinois
Democrat BoSSI VIII Attend
French Lick Meeting,
WET, DRY ISSUE LOOMS
Presidential Boom for New
York Governor Refuses
to Be DoWned,
Ru Tritef Press

By UTtEe0 FT6SS
ing meeting between Governor Al
Smith Of New York and Democratic
chieftaIns in French Lick today as
sumed more significance than any
held In that famous political phar-
macy" in a decade.
The added Importance If the con-
ference became known when it was
learned George c. Brennan, polit-
tcaI chieftain of Illinois, intends to at
tend.
Brennan intends to go TO French
Lick to see "AT' and Tom" from
Springfield, where he IS spending to-
day. he told members Of the Smith
party before leaving last night. This
will place the New York Governor and
presidential possibility in conference
with two of the most powerful polit-
ical individuals of the Middle West
Brennan and Tom Taggart. Smith
will be the guest Of the latter.
Boom Goes On
The boom of Smith as a possible
presidential candidate refused to be
downed among his friends today, de-
spite his fiat announcement he is not
and will not be a presidential candl-
date in 1924.
Smiths visit to Chicago probably
has stirred up the wet and dry" issue
more than ever before in Chicago.
The judiciary committee Of the city
council passed a resolution commend
ing him for signing the New York re-
peaIer and he was denounced by anti
Saloon Leaguers and ministers who
held meetings at which little else was
transacted.
Several Chicago wet" leaders also
'awtnked" at his statement that the
county still holds to a dry sentiment
and the Eighteenth Amendment. y
They insisted the New York executive,
while not attacking the Eighteenth
Amendment, will ultimately come out
for light wines and beer, dispensed
under the Canadian plan"
Lunches With Brennan
Smith late yesterday lunched with
Brennan at the exclusive Chicago
Club. Other Democrats were there.
During the day he also called on
Mayor Dever.
Today Smith and his party played
golf, visited the Chicago stock yards
and will be a guest at the dinner at
the Blackstone Hotel, where he will
be surrounded by prominent Demo
Gratis.
Smith had expected to leave for
French Lick last night, but late in
the day he altered his plans TO permit
the dinner, and will go to the Indiana
political resort" late tonight for a
ten-day rest.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
RELIEF IS GIVEN
FLOOD VICTIMS
AS WATERS FALL
Kansas Towns Under Martial
Law as Task of Rescue
Goes On,
BIZ United Press
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BIZ United Press
KANSAS CITY. Kan, June IA
Kansas flood waters were recedinz
today. while citizens in the stricken
sections set about the task OF rebuild
ing their homes and caring for the
sufferers.
Thousands Of persons made homeless
by the record high waters were beng
cared for by relief agencies, and res
cue parties continued the search for
several persons still missing.
Arkansas city and Winfield, hardest
hit by the floods, were under martial
law. patrolled by members Of the
American Legion and State troops,
who are supervising the rescue and re-
habilitatlon work in the devastated
areas.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
YOUTHS RETURNED HERE
Local Drivers Rent Car and Are
Found in Kansas.

Detective J. J. Sullivan arrived here
today with Richard Webber, IS, of Gar
field Ave. and Carl Jennings, Is, of
2e15 Z. Eleventh St, wanted on the
charge of vehicle taking.
According TO the officers. the two
boys rented a Ford from the Saunders
Heater-N1itchen Company, 32S n. Della
ware St. and drove to Manhattan, Kas.,
where they were arrested.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
PRISONERS BEGIN TERMS
Six Taken to Federal Penitentiary at
Atlanta, Ga.

Six Federal prisoners sentenced to
the Atlanta (Ga9 pententiary began
serving sentences today. They were
taken to Atlanta Monday by Linus
Meredith. United States marshal. and
two deputies.
They were Nathan Goldman, In
dianapolis, and John Carnody Of East
Chicago, eighteen months for having
counterfeit Government strip stamps
for liquor in their possession; Charles
HARRISON and Leroy Eicholz of New
Albany, one year and one day for
conspiracy to transport stolen auto
mobiles in interstate traffic; Henry
WiIIett of Louisville, postofflce rob
berry; Abraham Ashner of South Bend,
having stolen goods in his possession
which were stolen from an interstate
freight shipment.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
Boy Drops Dead

BIZ Times Special
LAFAYETTE, Ind, June ED
ward Moore, .. son Of George Moore,
fell dead at the homo Of his parents
At the same time his sister. 7, became
critically ill., There Is an epidemic Of
measles in the neighborhood, but tho
children showed no signs Of the dis
ease. Coroner Laws is investigating
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
BODILY HARM is FEARED
Search Continues for Mrs. Frances
HolIran-N0te Left Behind

Search was continued today by
police and family OF Mrs Frances
Hollran, who disappeared from the
home Of her sister Mrs Grace Birch,
1925 Williams St. Monday
Mrs. Hollran. reached a point Of
highly nervous and despondent con
dition according to Mrs. Birch, and
when she left had some letters In her
hands. Robert 4-yearold son Of the
missing woman. was left behind.
Before leaving. Mrs, Hollran said
IN note to her sister: Il cannot
stand it any longer. DO not look for
me. hope no one can find me. l
am going to end It all, Take care Of
little Robert"
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
A Puzzle
a Day

The clock-dial shown above, while
not exactly incorrect, possesses a pc
culiarity which makes 1t different
from the regulation dial. Can you
discover the mistake?
Yesterdays answer:
If the girl was the niece of the wo-
man, but not the niece OF the wo-
mans brother, she must have been
the daughter Of the man.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
TRAVELLERS HONOR GUESTS
Dinner to BE Given Tonight for j.
X. Lilly and William Fortune.

Charles w. Jewett, former mayor.
will speak at a dinner to be given
tonight at the Chamber of Commerce
by the Red Cross and Chamber of
Commerce in honor of ]. K. Lilly and
William Fortune. who have just re-
turned from trip around the world
John r. Welch will be POSTMASTER
John B. Reynolds and Mrs. Hugh
,McGibney are in charge of the pro-
gram. The travellers will tell some
experiences.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
TRIPLE FUNERAL TO BE
HELD AT WEST BADEN

Last Body of Drowning Victims Is
Recovered.
Bp Times Special
WEST BADEN. Ind. June IA
triple funeral VIII be held Wednesday
for the victims Of the White River
near Hlndostan Falls Sunday The
last body to be recovered was that Of
Miss Algie Snyder. II was found about
100 yards from where fl was seen to
sink other victims were Harry G.
Moore and Githa Stapleton.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
LIFELONG RESIDENT DIES
Mrs. Emma RahlSe win BE Laid TO
Rest Thursday.

Indianapolis lost a lifelong resident
in the death Of Mrs. Emma b. Rahke.
G.. 1920 Tuxedo St. Monday
The funeral will be held Thursday
at p. IN, at the residence. Burial III
Grown Hin
Mrs Rahlle is survived by three
Sons. Emil X. Arthur and Carl. and
sister. Mrs Lena Meyer.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
FOR RADIO RUSHED
Local Men VIII Ask Help to Main,
tain SEVERN Station.

Active campaign for installation
and maintenance funds for radio
broadcasdng station at the SEVERN
will be started at once, the Indian
apolis Broadcasting Association an
nOunced today. Directors have elect
cd the following officers: Bert A.
Boyd. president; T. b. Hatfield, vice
president; c. Fred Fithchey. secretary
treasurer; J. f. COnnell, director OF
publicity, and +. L. Burch, manager
Of station. Tho station will be In
operation within flew weeks.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12

MY Views Of Future Business" viii
be the subject Of w. IT. Cannon Of the
Railroad Mems Building and Savings
Association at the weekly luncheon of
the Indianapolis Real Estate Board at
the Chamber Of Commerce Wednesday.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
Methodist Ministers, Picnic

Horseshoe pitching, baseball and
other sports followed by supper in the
Heath Memorial Episcopal Church
formed the program of the annual pic
mic Of the Methodist Minister'S Asso-
citation of Indianapolis Monday after
noon in Rrookside Park
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
Man browns Self,

BV Times Special
LAFAYETTE, Ind, June 12.-De-
spondency over Ill health is said to-
day to have been the motive for the
suicide of Chris Armbruster, II. who.
witnesses said, calmly walked from a
boat into the Wabash River.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
Man Faces Two Counts

Harry, Murray, At. of 51S S. War
man Ave, was arrested today on
charges Of drunkenness and malicious
destruction of property when he was
found asleep in front Of the Fair
Store on W. Washington st. A plate
glass window was cracked
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
SHERIFF FINDS NOTE
FROM JAILBREAKER
Police Have No Clew Of Whereabouts
of Pattison.

of Pattison.
BIZ Times Special
BEDFORD, Ind, June 12.-"Hello.
Bill, when you get this I expect to be
far away from here. They wouldn't
give me bond. so I am going on my
own bond. You and Mrs. Owen have
treated me white. but cant stay here
when the way is clear to get out, so
am going to take chance. So long
till we meet again.--Jack."
This note was left in picture frame
in the county jail from which Morgan
Pattison, accused Of murder of Police
man Sutherland, escaped Saturday.
Police have no clew.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
Cars Collide.

Two automobiles were damaged in
an accident at Massachusetts and Par
ker Aves. Monday night. William
Hart, SOC f. Walnut St, was the
driver of one car and William Martin,
1927 N. Talbot Ave, Of the other.
No person was Injured.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12
MEN
UNDER ARREST IN
PORTLAND AFFA AIR
Six Officials of Cooperative
League charged With
Fraud Scheme,

Three former officials of the Cooper
ative League of America, residents Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, have been added to
the list of three Indiana officials ar
rested on charges Of misusing the
mails.
The Pittsburgh men, Charles E.
SuccOp, former president of the or
ganization; John Clark, former vice
president and Harry ]. BOvard, for
mer secretary treasurer, were arrest
ed at Pittsburgh Monday and released
on bond.
Morton S. Hawkins, president,
Anthony Schieb and Carl B. Anderson
also officials, all Of Portland, Ind,
were arrested last week.
Lottery Charged
According to Government officials,
the leagues business amounted to a
gigantic lottery Contracts were sold
to patrons which permitted them to
borrow money on payment Of SO a
month The order Of borrowing was
determined by drawing. In some in
stances, individuals paid IN more than
81, 500. it was said, before they could
make a loan.
The Indiana men also We're charged
with urging contract holders to ex
change their contracts for stock in
the Hawkins Mortgage Company.
Church Files Suit
The affairs Of the organizations
were brought into Federal Court re-
Gently when trustees OF the Free
Methodist Church of MIddletown
Ohio. filed suit asking judgment Of
$4,000 and an injunction 10 prevent
further operation Of the concern.
Riley g. Adams of this city was
named receiver by Judge Albert b.
Anderson. Assets are said to amount
to more than 100000
The Indianapolis times., 1923-06-12

Perfection Butter Makes KiddIes Grow.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
PRESENT SYSTEM
 DOES NUT EMPLOY BUSINESS METHOD.
Work Would Abandon Presi- dential Appointments and Change Civil Service
 Employment Plan

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Post- master General Work recommended to President Harding today that se- lection of postmasters should no longer be considered a political pre- quisite of senators and representa- tives, but should be vested in the post office department alone.
 At the same time the Postmaster General, who retires from his pres ent position on March to become Secretary of the Interior, recom- nended that present regulations re- quiring examination of candidates for postmaster by the civil service commission, also be abandoned.
 Businss Organization.
 The post office department Is a strictly business organization" said pr. Work, and it ought to be aided in putting the right man in the right place, as any private business con cern would endeavor to do for it's own advancement, and not be handi- capped either by political considera- tions or by the restrictions entailed In the present plan requiring exami- nation by the civil service commis- sion. which does not even give civil service status"
 In statement pr. Work pointed out that the present rule limits the Presidents choice in each case to three civil service candidates, none of whom may have had any great business ability. though they might be rated as good fellows" by their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
DOINGS OF DAY
 NV WASHINGTON

American delegates to the Pan- American conference at Santiago were given detailed instructions at . conference with Secretary Hughes.
 The French embassy announced it had reliable information" indicating an anti-French movement which threatens an armed uprising" in the Ruhr.
 The interstate commerce commits sion informed the Senate that the an- thracite coal situation did not war rant priority orders or an embargo against export to Canada.
 The British debt funding bill was signed by President Harding, and treasury officials immediately went to work on final details to put into effect the refunding agreement.
 The Senate appropriations commit tee recommended that the federal coal commission be given an additional S400,0 to continue its work, the House having refused to put such q provision in the deficiency appropria- tion bill.
 Postmaster General Work recom- mended to President Harding that se- lection of postmasters be vested sole- ly in the post office department, and that examinations by the civil service commission be abandoned. The Senate banking committee fav- orably reported the nomination of D.. R. Crissinger, comptroller of the cur rency, to be governor of the federal reserve board, but deferred action on the nomination of James G. McNary to become comptroller.
 Chairman Lodge of the Senate for eign relations committee was told by President Harding he did not regard it as vital that the Senate act at this session on the proposal for American me m bership in the international court established by the League of Ma tions.
 President Harding nominated for nler Representative Towner of Iowa to succeed E. Mont Reilly as governor of Porto Rico; Dwight Davis of Mis- souri to be assistant secretary of war and Frank w. Mondell, republican floor leader in the House, to suc-
 ceed MT. Davis as a director of the
 war finance corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
BOB JONES DRAWS BIG CROWDS AT GREENVILlE

GREENvILLE, Ala, Feb. 2s.- al.)-Rev. Bob Jones' meeting is growing in attendance and Inter est despite the fact that heavy rain has fallen during the time that each of his services have been in prog ress since Sunday.
 Mir Jones is conducting three serv- ices daily. The first one Is con- ference with Sunday school teachers. church officials and others who are interested in soul-winning. at II o'clock each morning. His next serv- ice Is in the afternoon at o'clock, when practically all business in Greenville ceases for the meeting. The last is the evening service at 730.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
HARRISON COMMENDS
 APPOINTMENT OF NEW

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-President Hardings appointment of Senator New, republican, of Indiana, to be Postmaster General. was commended in the Senate today by Senator Harrison, democrat. Mississippi, who said the Presidents choice was not only pleasing to all of his colleagues on this (the democratic side of the aisle) but to every member of the Senate.
 "No senator in this body has more warm friends than this most dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

think of it, with their degrees in sight. Could they attend classes and leave the baby at home? Gracious. no.
 So they decided, since the whole family was set on going to college. to take Ruth along. When MT. Nc Cannon went to morning classes, along went Ruth. In the afternoon. she accompanied her mother to class es, while her father, captain of the Drake university track team. was working out at the stadium.
 The result has been satisfactory all, around-Ruth's mother now has her degree, and her father, called The Flying Parson" for his fleet ness of foot, graduates in the spring and will enter the ministry. -~
 Even the student body approved of the plan, and some of>them in- sisting on coaching Gwendolyn Ruth in a special course in "campustry" between classes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
Cold. Are Contagious

Coughs and Colds are contagious and require prompt treatment, as they spread or develop into Flu and Grippe. Take no chances when you can get Foley's Honey and Tar for a few cents and quickly check coughs and colds. The constantly increasing demand for Foley's Honey and Tar, for three generations, has made it the largest selling cough medicine in the World. Contains no opiates-in- gradients are printed on the wrapper. Refuse substitutes. Insist upon Fo- leys. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
TELEPHONE STOLEN

The theft of a telephone from a booth in the Stegall hotel lobby has been reported to the police and it is the first time they have ever had a theft of this kind to investigate. While the lobby was quiet during the night some one entered the booth and stripped it of the phone by cutting the wires and binding them together after removing the phone so that the circuit would not be left open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

ness by appointing the highest ell gible, by the previous administration, was absurd beyond argument My predecessor sought to permit, through executive order. an option of choice to the President from among three eligioles. conforming that far with the civil service law. This failed because the system IS wrong and the functions of the post master are not considered, nor his qualifications intelligently weighed in examination
 pr. Work outlined some of his sug- gesttons as follows:
 Appoint without term. subject to removal for inefficiency, or moral delinquency"
 Consult local Chambers of Com merce and similar business organi- cations in their selection"
 Remove residence requirements, so that postmasters for general ac- counting offices. now branches of the post office department in the field, could be filled by promotion on merit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
ROOFING RATES PROTESTED

The Decatur Cornice and Roofing company today filed a petition with the state public service commission recurring the l.. & l.. railroad to grant separations on six cars of channels, beams, and angles moving from Fairfield to Albany. The peti- tfoner alleged that an overcharge had been made. The commission set the petition for hearing April ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
NEW CORPORATIONS ENTER

Notice of the qualification of two corporations at Dothan, Houston county, was received today by s. H. Blan secretary of state.
 The Dothan Buick company will engage in the automobile business with a paid in capital of S10,000.
 The Dothan Publishing company will do a general printing business. It increased it's capital stock from s2000 to S10,000.
 The American Fuel company of Montgomery announced that 1t had changed it's name to the Wallsend Coal company, Inc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

Judge W. L. Parks, of Troy. ap pointed judge of the Twelfth circuit by Governor Brandon as the success sor of Judge A. P. Foster, resigned, qualified and received his commis- sion today. Judge Parks will serve until the general election in 1924.
 J. A. Thornton of Talladega re- ceived a commission as member of the jury commission of Talladega county and J. II. Wick has, received commission as member of the jury commission of Marengo county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

Jim Hundley, Calhoun county con vict, sentenced to five years for man. slaughter was released on parole by Governor Brandon today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
BURNS FATAL TO CHILD

Alice Lam, small daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ben Lam, of Big Cove is dead from burns received when her clothing ought fire from burning brush in the yard of her parents home. She fingered several days after receiving the burns. Her moth CT was badly burned trying to save her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

Morgan county. He was appointed recently to that office by governor Brandon. He succeeds E. D. Bailey. MT. Sloan was prosperous farmer for many years and a few years ago sold his holdings and moved with his family to Hartselle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 2s.-If anybody's out for the title of young est co-ed' here's challenger to be met and reckoned with.
 At three years of age, Miss Gwen dolyn Ruth McCannon has been to college a year, and If punctual att tendance and lively interest count for anything, is well on the way to the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
 Here's how it came about: Mir. and Mrs. McCannon married when they were youngsters just out of high school, and after they had set up housekeeping. decided they both wanted college educations.
 They entered Drake university Mrs. McCannon in the college of liberal arts and her husband in the Bible college. Then along came Ruth. Could they give up college on the baby's account? They couldn't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
HUGH +. MULLINS

CLANTON, Ala, Feb. 28.-(Special.J Hugh F. Mullins. age sa. died at his home Friday afternoon. February 23.
 Mr. Mullins is survived by his wife. Mrs. Ella Mullins; six daughters. Mrs. J. J. Neukase (Turner BelD {; Misses Novella and Sue Mullins, all of Clanton; Mrs. J. F.. Bone (Carrie). and Miss Louise Mullins of Midland City. Ala. Miss Mary Mullins of Montgomery one son. Felston Null lins of Auburn; six grandchildren. five sisters, Mrs. I. 0. Retherford, Mrs. Eliza Jones, Mrs. G. W. Willis. Mrs. L. s. Sawyer, and Mrs. w. S. Willis; two brothers. Erwin Mullins and W. I. Mullins. Fu6eral services took place, from his home Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
HUNTSVILLE SEEKS PASSENGER DEPOT COSTING $250,000
Civic Clubs Persistent in De- mands for Handsome New Union Station = Burns
 Fatal to Little Girl
TENNESSEE VALLEY BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Huntsville. Ala, Feb. 28

Representatives of all the civic or endorsed a movement started here to secure better depot facilities have agreed on a tentative plan for the erection of a station to cost from s26o.ooo to s3oo.ooo. meeting was held yesterday afternoon with Mayor Fraser L. Adams acting chairman and the ambitious depot project which has been talked of for some time here was fully an enthusiastic ally endorsed. The matter will be presented to tho Southern Railway officials as the southern depot here is the location desired for the new location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
EXCELSIOR SOCIETY WINS

The Excelsior society won the de- bate over the law forum at the state university Tuesday night. Both sides were highly praised for the excellent speeches made by the contestants. The subject discussed was: Re solved. That the United States should prohibit immigration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
S5,OOO PAID FOR FINE FARM IN ELMORE COUNTY

WETUMPKA. Ala, Feb. 28.-(Spe- cial.)--A real estate deal just closed in wetumpka was the purchase of an so acre farm by Dr. E. r. Moon from MT. J. E. Guy, Jr. This farm is in an exceptionally high state of cui- tivation. producing last year over one half bale of cotton to tho acre and % bushels of corn per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
GuILTY oF MANsLAUGHTER

lBaEzie Rice. negro. who killed James Horton, a farm hand several months ago was found guilty of man slaughter in the first degree by a jury in the circuit court last night and was sentenced to a term of one year and day in the state peniten- tiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-01
DEALERS REQUIRED T0 RE REPORT IF GASOLINE SOLD.
Utility Board Issues Order Un- der the Brewer Bill for RevaIuation of Mobile
 Gas Company
JUDGE PARKS QUALITIES
tContinued From Page onco

February decrease of eight in the same months of last year.