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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-29
STOLEN GOODS BOUGHT
Police Allege Herman Stern Pur-
chased Rugs Missing From Home.

HERMAN Stern, SO. of sss7 NJ ILL
nois ST., today was charged with rel
ceiving stolen goods. Detectives
Walker and Thomas allege he pur-
chased three rugs. valued at $500,
which had been stolen from the home
Of Mrs. Lydia Whitcomb, 1105 N.
Pennsylvania ST.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-29
WHIPPING B0ssi TRIAL TO
BE COMPLETED TODAY

One Prosecution Witness Remains to
Be Heard.
BIZ United Press
LAKE CITY, Fla, June 2s.-The
prosecutions case against T. W. Hig.
ginbotham. lumber camp whipping
boss" on trial for alleged beating to
death Of Martin Tabert, was expected
to be completed today. Only one
prosecution witness remained to be
heard when court sessions were re-
sumed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-29
Automobile Stolen

Alex r. Holiday, 1926 N. New Jer'
sew St., told police today thief stole
his automobile from Michigan and
New Jersey SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-29
WIFE TALKED UNTIL ga. M.
So Husband ADeges-Then He Says
He Had to Cook His Breakfast.

1AO Thu 10 OUUh MS bf6dh1aSG.
His wife. Lucy, frequently drew a
chair to the side of his bed and lee.
tured until the wee small hours. 10.
seph Yunkin, 23s N. Beville Ave-, says
in his divorce complaint filed in Su.
perior Court.
Then along about 2 or 8 a. m. she
would retire, and a few hours later
the plaintiff says. he. would have to
cook his and the chiIdren,s breakfast,
The charges were denied on behalf
of the plaintiff
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-06-29
VETERANS Thank
CITY FOR HELP IN
RAINBOW MEETING
Elaborate Plans Made for
Large Convention of
ex-SoIdiers.

The convention committee Of the
furtheriag plans for the association
fifth annual convention here July 49,
15. assured Of the support Of the
Indianapolis people.
Judge Delbert o. Wilmeth expressed
appreciation Of the association to the
city for support in the coming con-
vention, at a meeting Thursday night.
A NJ. Glossbrenner, vice chairman of
the citizens committee, presided.
One of Largest
Other leaders in the veterans or
ganization also praised the citizens
or their efforts.
Reports OF committee chairmen indi.
Gated one Of the largest conventions
ever held In Indianapolis Is expected.
Ralph A Lemcke, chairman Of the
committee on decorations, said plans
are well under way for an elaborate
decorative scheme. Ernest Kingston.
chairman OF the policing committee,
and I. 3. Jay, chairman Of the trans
portation committee, also reported
progress.
Posters Prepared
John b. Reynolds. secretary Of the
Chamber Of Commerce and chairman
of the publicity committee. said that
he believes the entire city will CO.
operate in the reception and enter
tainment Of the veterans and dis
tinguished guests.
Leroy D. Moon, who served as a
wheel driver IN Battery A, 150th Field
Artillery, during the war, has pre-
pared an elaborate drawing which will
be the official poster during the con-
vention. These posters will be sup
Piled to merchants direct from head
quarters. 1101 Lemcke Building.
Many requests for railroad rate re-
duction certificates are being received.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
RETAIL DRUGGISTS
NANNUAL BANQUET
District Association Makes
Merry, Tabooing Gloom.
More Than 500 Present.

Shutting up shop" and casting aside
all business worries, more than 800
Washington druggists. assisted by
many Of their out-of-town associates,
fiocked to the Hotel Raleigh last
night. and for more than five hours
made merry at the second annual ban
quet Of the District Of Columbia Re-
tail Druggists Association.
From the moment Paul Pearson,
president Of the organization for the
last eighteen years. banged his big
gavel for order and signaled the or
chestra for America" until the last
basket of prizes had been distributed
among those In attendance gloom was
taboo and good cheer prevailed
A few serious speeches were at
tempted by officials high in the drug
associations of Baltimore and Phfla-
delphia, but the speakers. approaching
the spirit of the occasion. cut their
remarks to the "bone," much to the
delight Of the Joyous revelers
Pretentious Program.
Following a most pretentfous vaude-
willie program conducted under the
skillful eye Of John ]. p. Mullane,
included among which were special
numbers by Jerry Ripp, dancer; Char
lottee Lubar, soprano; the Gladding
Ida Belt, singer, President Pearson
called for few brief remarks" from
Frank r. Rohman, president of the
Philadelphia Wholesale Druggists
Association; r. L. Swayne. deputy
drug commissioner of Maryland; pr.
william c. Fowler. public health
officer of the District; Charles l..
Myer, president of the American
Pharmaceutical Association; Attorney
Brockmeyer of the same organiZa-
-
dent of the District National Bank.
All speakers stressed the wonderful
growth of the District organization.
touched on it's struggles through the
years, and predicted bright future
not only for druggists of Washington
sequence of the close cooperation
now being obtained from both whole
sale and retail pharmacists of all or
ganizations.
Hanson. president of the Calvert
Drug Company of Baltimore, express
ing regrets that illness prevented his
attendance, was read Mr.. William
son is one of the best known drug
men in the United States, a consistent
attendant al all affairs held here.
William p. Herbst, vice president of
the local organization and chairman
or the entertainment committee, was
probably the busiest man at the party
MI f1erDSl not only MADE all OF the
announcements, but supervised the
drawing of prizes, one of which went
TO each guest in attendance. Huge
baskets of souvenirs contributed by
the big wholesale drug firms of the
country were also given each guest
on leaving the hotel.
President Pearson was the recipient
or many congratulations on his long
and successful reign as head of the
organization, and he and his asSo-
ciates were showered with compli-
ments for the success of last nights
affair.
The officers of the association are
Mr.. Pearson, president; Mr.. Herbst,
vice president; Norman d. Parker,
secretary, and Wymond H. Bradbury,
treasurer. The committee in charge
of the banquet was composed of Mr.
Herbst, chairman; Mr.. Parker, Ralph
Judd, r. l.. Quigley and c. S. Walter
Evening star., 1923-11-09
CROP ESTIMATES
ARE ANALYzED
Corn Worth 81, 500, 900, 900
Potatoes and Apples Drop
Off-Big Tobacco Yield.

Large crops of corn. potatoes, ap-
pies and tobacco have been grown
this year. preliminary estimates of
production issued yesterday by the
Department of Agriculture showing
each to be better than their five-year
average. Comparisons of the figures
printed in yesterdays Star with crops
of other years are of great impor-
tance.
Corn is a three billion -bushel crop
for the fifth time. and at November l
farm prices it's value exceeds 50 $780,
100000. Production is placed at g.
029, 1872 900 bushels, or about 140, ,000.-
900 bushels more than last years
crop.
Potatoes showed much improve
ment. resulting in an increase of 49,
October. Production is estimated at
416,722000 bushels. which is about
$4,000 900 bushels less than last years
crop.
The apple crop is 1e3,s55.000 bush
els. or about 100000 bushels less
than last year. The commercial crop
is placed at $685.. 900 barrels. The
size and quality are reported gener-
ally good.
Tobacco production showed a de-
crease from the crop forecast a month
ago. with a total of 1,436,73S, 900
pounds or 112.000,000 pounds more
than produced last year. 1t is the
fourth largest crop ever grown.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
FUNDS GALORE
TO OHA[T BANK RUN
Officials of Second Largest
Institution in Kansas Given
Fine Support.
By the Associated Press

WICHITA, Kan, November 9.-Of-
Wichita, the second largest In Kan
sss, were prepared this morning to
turn loose a flood of money should
there be a continuation of the run
which started yesterday after circu-
lation of rumors that the institutions s
financial condition was unsound.
The Kansas City Federal Reserve
Bank. members of the local clearing
house association, Wichita business
men and numerous outside banks
rushed to the assistance of the Fourth
National when the run was at its
height, and it was announced last
night by jerome Harrington, vice
president. that $2,5O0,00O in cash
would be on hand with the opening
OF business this morning.
One version of the rumors leading
up to the run was that an employe
OF the bank who had been discharged
circulated statements that the insti-
tution's standing had been impaired.
Throughout yesterday long lines OF
depositors, fearing their savings
would be lost, streamed into the bank.
During the excitement of the after
noon, when depositors were swarm
ing about the doors, Mr.. Harrington
climbed upon chair and read a tele-
gram from the Federal Reserve Bank
of Kansas City pledging unlimited
support to the bank.
No sooner had Mr.. Harrington fin
ished reading the message than
shouts and cheering rose from the
crowd. Hats were thrown into the
air and many of the depositors broke
away and left the bank. while the
more skeptical fingered about. There
was no disorder.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
125-PO|NT BREAK
IN COTTON PRICES

By the Associa ted Press
NEW YORK. November 9.-Cotton
dropped so to 100 points at the open
ing of the market today.
This represented a decline of 125
points from the seasons high jan
uary sold down to 3268 and March
to $3.50 on the opening call.
After an extreme break of so to
125 points, prices rallied 40 to so
points on heavy Wall street and
trade buying.
New Orleans Market Erratfc,
NEW ORLEANS. November "a
highly unsettled and most irregular
market prevailed in cotton in the
early session today. On the opening
prices broke 80 to 152 points under
poor cables and the unfavorable po-
htlcal news from Germany, but the
usual buying orders were under the
market and they caused quick
recovery of 81 to 120 points, SO that
at the end of the first half hour of
business prices were only 32 to A
points under the last sales OF yester-
day. December fell to 1856 and then
recovered tor 1916. July traded as
low as 31.70 and as high as 1890.
Bids Made at Noon.
NEW YORK, November 9.-Cotton
futures, 11:45 am. bids steady. Janu-
ary. SS;1s; March. 33.40: May, 33.43;
NEW ORLEANS, November s.-Cot-
ton futures, noon bids steady. Decem-
ber. 32.72; January, 32.7f; March.
S2.S7; May, 1921; July, 32.43.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

HOUSTON, Tex, November 9.-Tur-
key markets opened in this section this
week with farmers receiving around
20 cents pound, with very little dis
tinction being made as to various
grades and qualities
PORTLAND, Ore, November 8
Three carloads of Oregon turkeys
markets this week.
SAN FRANCISCO, November g.
Turkeys are commencing to reach the
commission houses Of the bay region
in increasing quantities. with prices
a top price of SO cents a pound for
choice young toms, with older COB
blers and hens bringing 33 to 35. The
San Joaquin valley growers have the
largest crop of birds in many years.
ST. LOUIS, November 9.-Inoreased
shipmen are reported by shoe manu-
facturers. The International Shoe
Company, which shipped a total of
S1OO, 100000 worth of shoes in the
fiscal year ending November 80, 1922,
passed that sales mark this year on
October 25. Shipments have been run
ming s1,000,000 month higher than
last year. Price readjustments show
reductions in some lines, but no ad-
vanceS.
FORT WORTH, November 9.-Sweet
potatoes are reaching market in large
volume and are bringing 81 a bushel,
which is a profitable price for grow
erS.
Topeka, November s.-Owing to
continued wet weather, wheat Is be-
ginning to turn yellow in many parts
of Kansas and growth Is at a stand
still, according to ]. c. Mohler of the
state board Of Al icul.ure. The state
IS to 100 per cent
Evening star., 1923-11-09
THE WEATHER

For the District of Columbia, Della
ware and Maryland-Fairt tonight and
tomorrow; temperature near freezing
tonight: rising temperature tomor-
row; moderate northwest winds, be-
coming variab BILE.
For Virginia-Fair tonight and to-
morrow; freezing temperature In the
interior, frost on the coast tonight;
rising temperature tomorrow; moder-
ate to fresh northerly winds.
For West Virginia-Fair tonight
and tomorrow; warmer in west por-
tion tonight; warmer tomorrow.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, A; pm. 40;
IL midnight, 81; am, 35; 8 am,
SO; noon, 40.
Barometer-4 pm, 5000; 8 pm.
30.0 09; IL midnight. 30.14: 4 am, 30.l9;
s am, 1928; noon, 5000.
Highest temperature, As, occurred
at pm. yesterday. Lowest tempera-
ture. 35. occurred at 1880 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, SIS; lowest, AZ.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition OF the
water at am.-Great Falls: Tenn
perature, "A; condition, clear.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States coast
and geodetic survey
Today-Low tide, 1882 am. and 2:42
pm; high tide, 8:17 am. and 8:39 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1924 am. and
3:36 pm. high tide, 9:10 am. and
1882 pm.
The SUN and Moon.
Today-Sun rose 6:43 am; sun sets
pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 6:44 am; sun
sets 4:59 pm.
Moon rises 1898 am; sets e:17 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private W1rs Direct to The Star Office

vorable to stockholders of the former.
The action of Iron Products Corpo. a.
tion in advancing oil pipe quotations
IS ton was followed by a slight up
turn in Universal Pipe and Radiator
preferred.
Heavy realizing sales in Park &
Tilford brought about decline of
more than a point. Operations for
the rise in Goodyear common were
resumed, sending the stock to new
high on the present movement.
In the motor section, Peerless was
exceptionally strong, gaining over z
points, while Durant responded TO
the report that the company had in
creased it's New York prices on a
number of it's Star models. Improve
ment in the copper metal market
brought about renewed buying in this
group of ste cks, notably United Yer
die extension, Wenden, News Domin-
ion class A and Ohio.
Trading started in the American
shares of the new issue of Murcur-
bank, sales taking place at 15A and
Ii 10
Evening star., 1923-11-09
I. C. C. WANTS REHEARING.

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion today granted the request of the
League of Illinois Central Municipali-
ties and the state of Illinois for a re-
opening of the Illinois Central rail-
roads application to construct a cut
off line from Edgewood. ILL.,, to Full
ton, KY. Reargument of the case
will take place December IL in Wash
ingtotn. The Illinois Central pro-
poses to construct the cutoff at a
cost of approximately $4,000, 900. OBJ
lection to 1T arose because Cairo and
other Illinois cities feared they would
lose their position on the roads pres
ent main line.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
JUDGE DEN0UNCES
D0LL|NGS COMPANY
Epecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PHILADELPHIA, November 8
The bankrupt r. L. Dollings Company
was stock promoting scheme, pure
and simple in the opinion of Judge
Dickinson of the federal court
Judge Dickinson thus character
ICED the concern yesterday, when a
petition of stockholders asked that
the Dollings receivership be denied,
so the company could reorganize.
Judge Dickinson reserved decision.
1.-The whole scheme on it's face
didn't demonstrate 1t could be a sue
cess" said the court. TT surpasses
me that so many persons could have
been induced to put their money in
It,"
Walter Riddle Saul, an attorney,
took exception to Judge Dickinson's s
description Of the Dollings company
as an enterprise which was doomed to
failure from the beginning
'Its scheme was no different from
that used by banks-the lending of
money to established corporations on
interest" said Mr.. Saul.
Judge Raps Attorneys Claims.
"As much difference" Judge Dickin-
son interrupted. "as there is in our
conception of heaven and the other
place.
Some OF the saddest cases Of inno-
cent and deserving persons losing
their money in stock investments
ever heard Of came out of the organ
hzation OF this company" the court
remarked at one point in the hearing.
tYou cannot go anywhere in this state
that you won't hear stories that would
wiring tears from a stone"
The colloquy between Judge Dickin-
son and the attorney continued nearly
an hour and a half. Mr.. Saul said
the courts assumptions were not war
ranted by the facts of the case.
Wasn't this a fraud and deceit?'
Judge Dickinson asked sharply.
Mr.. Saul replied that no such charges
were incldded in the bill in equity
that led to tho receivership, the prin-
that officers Of the company were mis-
managing 1t.
Admits Losses Probable.
Here Judge Dickinson pressed his
'rWill these stockholders" he asked.
lever get back the money that was
paid out Of their subscriptions to the
were not earned?'
Mr.. Saul replied that it was doubt
full
Well, If that isn't fraud" said the
court, I'm afraid I don't properly
interpret the term"
CaIIs Recognizing Foolish.
Judge Dickinson expressed the opin-
ion the stockholders should get out
from under, salvage all they can out
of the thing" put the money in their
pockets, and make better investments
in the future than they did in this
case.
He termed the proposed reorganiza-
ton "foolish.n
Evening star., 1923-11-09
BY WILLIAM f. HEFFERNAN.
Received by p,

NEW YORK, November 9.-Realis-
ing sales were heavy in today's deal
ings on the curb market and were re-
sponsible for the partial check to the
upward movement. However, trad
ing continued active and selling orders
were absorbed without bringing about
material weakness, save in a few spe-
cial issues.
Profit-taking in Prairie Oil and Gas
resulted in drop of over 4 points
in the afternoon, when it sold under
1S9, but others of the Standard group
were unaffected. Ohio Oil gained 3
points further, but lost the best part
of the Improvement when 1t was an
nounced that the company had re-
duced quotations on crude oil.
Imperial Oil of Canada touched
new high for the present move at SO,
where 1t was up points on the week
Strength in Continental Oil was cause
for belief that the price at which 1T
would take over Mutual would be ia
Evening star., 1923-11-09
100000 IN DIVIDENDS
VOTED BY FOUR MILLS
Directors Declare Large Disburse-
ments for Stockholders in
Plants in South.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SPARTANBURG, S. c., November D.
aggregating $aol'lz4
were declared by directors of four
mills meeting here today. The
dividends are payable January 1, 1924.
Directors Of Spartan mills met this
morning and declared 4 per cent
dividend of $2.O0O,00O stock, all of
which is common.
A per cent dividend was declared
by the directors of Pacolet Manu-
featuring Company on the mills COM
mon stock of $2,000.000 and 3k
per cent dividend on the preferred
stock of the same amount.
Directors of the Gainesville, Ga.
mills voted a dividend of 4 per cent
on $490.600 common stock, and 3
per cent dividend on $350,000 pre-
ferred stock.
3R per cent dividend on Whitney
mills 100000 common stock was de-
clared by the directors Of that mill
today.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
SUGAR PRICES HIGHER,
Raw and Refined Stronger in To
days Markets.

NEW YORK, November 9.-The raw
sugar market was firm early today
with Cubas established on the basis
of 5 q cost and freight, equal to 7-I6
for centrifugal. There We're sales OF
5000 bags of Cubas for prompt ship
ment and $500 bags of Perus in port
both at 716 delivered
The raw sugar futures market was
firmer insympathy with the advance
in both the raw and refined mark cts
The market for refined was firmer
and prices were 10 to 20 points higher
owing to the higher costs of raws
Fine granulated is now quoted from
$50 to $50 and a continued good in
quiry is reported.
There was a sale of one lot of De-
cember contracts in refined futures
at $40, Or 25 points above the previ-
Gus close.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
SHINES OIL TOUR
|SST|LL MYSTERY
"Cannot Talk About It," He
Says, and Sinclair Refers
Only to Social Phase.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW ORLEANS, La, November g.
Harry F. Sinclair. head of the Sinclair
oil interests. accompanied by Hugo
SHINES, jr., son of the German indus
trial magnate. and several officials Of
the Sinclair Oil Company. who are
making tour of the oil-producing
and marketing centers of the United
States. arrived here last night from
Chicago.
When asked regarding a report that
the SHINES interests had purchased a
foothold in the Oklahoma oil fields.
Mr.. SHINES replied:
You know, business man can't be
answering questions about his bust
ness. That wouldn't do"
Mr.. SHINES also declined to discuss
the situation in Germany.
Never had any business relations
with the SHINES family, and maybe
never Will" said Mr.. Sinclair Il have
known Mr.. SHINES in a social way.
and when he came to this country it
was only natural for me to take him
around"
Mr.. SHINES arrived in the United
States week ago.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES


The Juvenile Protective Association
will hold it's seventh annual meeting,
s o'clock, at Shoreham Hotel. Secre-
tary Davis of Department OF Labor
will speak, and Louis A. Simon, presi-
dent of board, will preside.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp. No. l,
United Spanish War Veterans, will
meet. 8 o'clock, at Odd Fellows Hall.
419 7th street.
Edward Heating will address Fed
eraI Employees Union, No. 2, at 1923
New York avenue, s o'clock. Subject:
Reciassification.' Public invited.
Northeast Washington Citizens As
sociation will meet, 8 o'clock, at
Northeast Masonic Temple.
DR.. L. w. Rapeer will give an open
lecture on "Personality Psychology,
It's Scope" at 8:15 o'clock. 20 Jackson
place. Research University.
The Northwest Suburban Citizens
Association will meet at Friendship,
in school building.
American war Mothers will meet, 8
o'clock, at 522 9Th street, w. c. T. U.
Business women's Council will meet
in lecture room of Church Of the
Covenant. Discussion of current
events, 6 o'clock.
A dance under auspices of Catholic
women's Service Club will be held at
Community House, COL E street, 9
o'clock.
The choir of the Emmanuel Baptist
Church will give a special program,
for which an offering will be received.
Cove G. Johnson will give an illus
trated travel talk.
BrookIand Citizens Association will
meet, o'clock, at Temple Hall.
Women's Alliance Of All Souls Uni
tartan Church will meet 8 O'Clock,
Pierce Hall. Paul Lesh will speak.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
OHIO OIL LOWERS PRICES.

FINDLAY, Ohio, November 9.-The
Ohio Oil Company today announced a
reduction of 25 cents a barrel in the
price of central west crude oils and
Of 80 and 40 cents a barrel in the
prices of Wyoming crude oils.
New central west prices are: Lima,
$1.43; Indiana, $1.23; Waterloo, 20
cents: Plymouth. 60 cents; Wooster,
$1.25. New Wyoming prices are:
Grass Creek light. 95 cents; Elk Basin,
95 cents; Lance Creek, 80 cents; all of
40 cents. Big Muddy was quoted at
as cents, Rock Creek at so cents and
Mule Creek at As cents, all off 80
cents.
Evening star., 1923-11-09
Washington Stock Exchange
SALES.
Potomac Electric Cons. 5s-s1 900 at 9711
0O0 OIL

Potomac Electric Cons. 5s-s1, 900 at 97h,
81. 900 at 97h.
Capital Traction at 9S.
Washington Rwy. & Eiec. pfd.-10 at Il 10
at II, 10 at H. 10 at II, 10 at II, at Il. 10
at II.
4SG, Z at 4S&, 10 at 48h.
Commercial National Bank-1O at 141, 10 at
AL 10 at 141, 10 at 141, 10 at 141, 10 at
141 10 at 141, 10 at 141, 10 at 141, 10 at
141.
American Security and Trust Colo at 400,
at 800, 4 at 299.
Lanston Monotype as Of November SO at
Ianston Monotype as Of November 9-1O at
II, 4 at 711a. at III. at 71h, at III,
at 71h, 10 at II, 10 at 709s. 10 at 70h, 10
at 7O&.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Gas 8s '33-S1OO at 100.
Correctfon-The sale of yesterday Of Cap
ital Traction, 10 at 9SH, should read at
9sN.
Money-CaIl loans 5 and g.