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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
COUNTY MAY ASK
COMPETITIVE BIDS
Fairbanks Morse Company
Has Several Rivals.

That the eighteen acres to be sold
by Marion County from the site. of
the old workhouse at Twenty First st.
and Northwestern Ave. will not go
to Fairbanks, Morse & Co. without
competitive bids being offered was the
opinion today of County Attorney
Emsley w. Johnson.
ct have heard that several real es-
tate firms intend to offer bids at the
auction, and 1 hope they WILL" he
said.
The Fairbanks Morse Company was
the originator Of the idea to sell the
place, claiming a $10,000,000 expan-
sion will be possible if they can buy
the ground reasonably. The county
council fixed the minimum price at
$50, 900, whereas the company repre-
sentative stated about $4,000 would
be the limit of his firms bid.
Johnson today agreed with repre-
sentatives of the company the county
shall have use of a switch into its re-
naming land in case it sells part.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
CHARGES AGAINST
HAMILTON FILED
BY EX4NSPECTOR
Building Commissioner AC-
cuSed of Allowing Law
Violations.

Charges that Francis +. Hamilton.
city building commissioner. knowing
ly permitted violations OF the city
building code. were filed today with
the board of safety by William NJ.
Rogers, former inspector, dismissed
by Hamilton last month.
A general shakeup in Hamilton's
office was announced with appoint
ment Of five employees. effective imme-
diately.
Rogers charged that in repair work
at the Hotel English. hollow space
between walls, in violation OF city
ordinance, was permitted by Hamll-
ton
Hamilton Makes Denial
In eleven other charges. lie alleges
various violations.
An apartment was built fifteen feet
from the curb at 2S27-31 Kenwood
Ave. when State law requires twenty
five feet, It is charged. Hamilton said
the city plan commission approved
the construction.
A charge that Hamilton remodeled
his barn at 1922 N. Delaware st. with
out a building permit was denied by
Hamilton. who said he did not own
property there.
Illegal Employment Charged
Five violations Of elevator codes
were charged One section charged
that a city elevator inspector was
employed as driver for Thad Gurley,
city building inspector. for six weeks.
Others charged that electric limit safe
ty switches were not ordered installed.
The board approved appointment Of
Bert 7. Westover as assistant building
commissioner; Fred Hollingsworth, as
slstant clerk; Mrs. Maude Reed. Book
keeper and Herman II. Schulz and
William F. Wilson, building inspec-
tors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
Philosophy of the Red Caps Is
Smile Whether or Not TIPS Come

on travellers for pay. The railroads
pay some. Passengers give from a
nickel to a dollar-sometimes more.
Now and then a sweet old lady,
unused to travel, just says Thank
you," and goes on. Then's when a
Red Cap shows his training. He
smiles, too. If he doesn't he's not
the kind that gets the big tips from
the live ones"
Lots of funny things happen.
Handles come off of ancient con
traptions. That's how the Red Caps
get in on family secrets. They
patch up the damage as best they
can, shoulder the luggage and go on
smiling.
Mothers often leave babies in their
care for short periods. Most Of
them are good mothers, though.
They don't stay away long, said
Harper. -"
Train for Rumph- gumph-trunph-
umph,' roars the train caller. From
nowhere at all dash the busy Red
Caps through the ticket room and
passenger concourse up into the
train sheds before the caller fin
ishes.
They're smiling a welcome as pas
sengers get off the trains.
That helps a lot when you're
worn out with travelling. Maybe
we'd all do better II we emulated
the Red Caps.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
SHANK WILL CUT
EXPENSE BUDGET
Mayor Determined to Hold
Appropriations Down,

While the city budget, amounting
to $5,367.55S is waiting for prelimt
nary consideration Of the city council
next Monday night, Mayor Shank
today renewed his war against in
creased appropriations.
We're going to run this city on
the same amount Of money we did
last year, and I'm going to prune
department requests this week., the
mayor said Shank and Hogue al
ready have reduced the budget ap-
proximately 100000. The budget last
year was s3.959,5S7.
John F. White, president Of the
Southeastern Improvement Club and
vice president of the Federation Of
Community Civic Clubs, was ap-
pointed chairman of the Chamber Of
Commerce budget committee by Will
liam Fortune, chairman of the civh&
affairs department, today. Fouv
other members will be named.
Shank said several days ago he did
not want the chamber to review the
budget, but Fortune said it would
anyway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
Nobody Euer' Wants a Baby Boy
Cry of Quartet Waiting Adoption

I'm tell the world that girls are
certainly getting all the good things
in life these days." Baby Vincent,
age 6 months, would declare if he
could talk. He has spent the entire
half year of his life in the nursery
of st. Enzabeth's Home waiting for
some one to adopt him.
According to Miss Mayme O'Con-
nell, in charge of the home, there
are many applications on file for
girl babies, but no one has even
taken a second look at Vincent and
the three other baby boys who are
in the market for homes.
st. Elizabeth's is one of the char
ity organizations supported by the
community fund and is branch of
the Catholic Community Center at
124 w. Georgia ST., on the steps of
which Baby Vincent was abandoned
when only a few days old.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31

They get to know people, all kinds
of them. these Red Caps. For the
mightiest and the lowliest ride on
trains, and get off at stations and
have to have their baggage carried.
And knowing people they like
them-most of them. Folks like the
Red Caps. too. They're a busy,
laughing lot.
Take Harry Harper, 1922 N West
St, captain Of the first shift at the
Union Station. He's been at it for
twelve years-and still he likes
people. their golf sticks, tennis
rackets, hat boxes. baskets, bags
everything but their trunks.
II think have helped about
100000 persons" said Harper We
try to be courteous to all of them.
Most Of them are courteous to us.
They seem to like a big smile. We
try TO throw that In too"
There are sixteen porters at the
Union Station. They work IL ten
hour shifts. And know people?
Hear one OF Harpers shift:
You sure can tell a bootlegger.
They rarely let US carry their grips.
Afraid Wen drop them or run away
with them"
But the Red Caps don't run away.
Who ever heard Of one swiping a
grip7
Tips Some Of them rely solely
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
Births
Girls.

Harold and Ella Woempner, 1903 Climber
Samuel and Alice Shaf1er, 1925 E. Geor-
gis.
Miller and Myrtle Harris, 427 W. Eigh-
teenth
william aud Ida Martin, 249 s. Summit.
Otis and Louise Shelby. 1885 Gushing.
James and Lenora Force. GOAL Columbia.
Thomas and Eilda Spann, 1929 N La
Sale.
side.
Boys.
Paul and Mary Montagen. 1920 W. Yer
mont.
Jesse and Ella Mock, AIS Merrill.
Joseph and Catherine Morgan, 1907 E.
Forty F Fourth
Samuel and Agatha Booth. $40 Drake
Eli and Matte Harris, OH Coe
Joe and Mamie Caldwell. 1909 Lewis,
Mike and Stana Vulk. 1918 ". Pearl.
Walter and Esther Mitchell. 1919 Gar
field Pl
Eugene and Elsie ong, Clark Blackeslee
Hospital.
slee Hospital.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
DEATH CALLS GARDENER
Services VIII Be Held Wednesday
for William Pieper.

The Rev. Walter E. Uhrland, pas
tor of st. Johns Evangelical Church.
will officiate at funeral services Of
William F. Pieper, 70, who died on
Monday at las p. m. Wednesday at
the home. 3005 Carson Ave. Services
will be held at 2:30 p. m. at lions
Evangelical Church, North and New
Jersey SITS. Burial will be in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Pieper was born in Germany,
and came to America and Indian
apolis when 16 years of age. He was
a gardener and a member Ga the Ger
man Gardeners Association.
Surviving are the widow. Mrs.
Sophia Pieper; four sons, Walter,
FRANKLIN, Albeit and William Pieper,
Jr.. and one brdther. Herman Pieper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
PASTOR RESIGNS
IN CONTROVERSY
REGARDING KHAN
Rev, C, G, Baker Quits
Sermon Interpreted as OPP
posed to Ku-KIuX.

Following statements made in a
Fourth of July sermon which, it is
said, were interpreted by some to be
adverse to the ku-Klux Khan, the
Rev. c.. G. Baker, for eight years pas
tor of the West Park Christian
Church and prominent in church or
ganization work in Indianapolis, ten
dered his resignation Sunday. 1t be-
came known today.
The resignation is on file, but no
action has been taken by the board,
which meets Friday night" W. E.
Lemen, chairman of official board,
said.
THE Rev. Mr.. Baker has a con-
tract by which he can sever con.
nections with the church when he
desires"
Old Administrations"
1t was stated at the Rev. Mr.. Bak-
er's home that he had resigned be-
cause he was tired"
THE board did not ask the Rev.
Bakers resignation. Lemen said.
The dissatisfaction dates back five
years. He never has preached a di-
rect sermon against the Khan. but it
is the general impression that he does
not favor the Khan"
In Church Federation
The Rev. Baker is a member Of
the official board of the Indianapolis
Church Federation and also is general
secretary of the Indianapolis Christian
Union. He has not severed connec-
tons with these organizations, head
quarters reported.
Lemen said the Rev. Baker was
lone Of the finest men spiritually"
he ever had met.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
Plans for OPENING Indiana Labor
Bank Here Sept. 4 Being Pushed

Plans for the opening of the In
diana Labor Bank on Tuesday, Sept.
a, are being completed by T. Her
bert Tinsley, one Of the organizers.
The bank is being sponsored by
federated labor unions. Other or
ganizers are exzState Senator Harry
E. Greube, Of South Bend, and j.
e. Bennett.
This bank will become the only
one of It's kind in the country, in
that all trades unions are included
in the list of controllers.
Stock to the amount of $1,000,00
will be sold.
Federated labor will be one of the
largest depositors. The controlling
interest will be owned by individual
members Of unions, rather than by
organizations.
The 10000 stock holders are ex-
pected to meet within the next thir-
ty days.
Plans for the organization of
branches throughout the State are
being made. The Indianapolis in
stitution would serve as a mother
bank with the others in all the prin-
cipal labor centers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
BEMIS WITNESSIN
WATER HEARING
Continued From Page u

Continued From Page II
through the canal and would result
in a decrease in valuation Of the
property by S517 .599.71, using the
cost of reproduction less Is per cent
depreciation basis of computation.
Operating Cost More
The cost of operating the steam
system would amount to $43.802.6
more than the present system, he
said. and its cost for rate making
purposes should be figured at sS93.059.
But it would do away with the canal.
the value of which south of Holton
St the commission fixed at S1,410,-
658.71
Bemis said the canal was used pri-
marily for supplying power to the w.
Washingtn St. station and also for
supplying industrial plants.
THE water consumer should not be
required to pay a return on this prop
erty in excess of its value as a pro-
Queer Of water power for pumping
purposes" Bemis said. IF other
uses to which the canal can be put
will not yield revenue sufficient to
carry the excess of true value of the
hydraulic property over the cost OF
substituting steam pumping, it should
be sold"
Steam Pumping Better
Steam pumping. he said, is far
more efficient as the hydraulic system
is ineffective when White River is
extremely high or low and its
operation is impaired by ice in winter.
Bemis gave the value of pipe as
s523,25215 less than the f1gue given
in the commission valuation. He ex-
planned this by saying he used the
prices actually paid for the pipe, while
the commission figures were based on
average cost quotations taken from
trade papers over a period Of years.
He added that if sufficient time had
been available he was convinced a
similar state of affairs would have
been found as to valuation of meters,
hydrants, etc
This statement brought forth a
storm of protest from water COM
pany attorneys, who insisted it was
nothing but an expression Of opinion.
Bemis completed his testimony be-
fore the noon adjournment. The
hearing continued throughout the aft
ernoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
MARRIAGE Licenses

John Brown, SO. 1924 Yandes; Helen
Austin, 3S 1887 Arsenal.
Ed williams. 20, 729 Ogden; Martha
Phillips, 50, 100 Ogdan.
G. r. Stephens, 90, S411 Massachusetts,
Ada Marsh 20. 1905 Cornsn.
w ]. Welsh. "a. 14o7 q. Pennsylvania
Estella Decker, 90 2913 Speedway.
william Ferguson, 10 924 n. California;
Bessie Mcclellan. Is 924 n. California.
E. W. Watts, Fl, Bridgeport, Ind; Bertha
wenz. IT. S25 Wright.
Harrison Torian, So, 1885 N Capitol:
Mrs. Minnie McMurry 35, 1884 n Capitol
A. J. Besenbach, "a. $40 Greer; Kathryn
Hennig. 81. 1912 N. Delaware.
W. M. n. Copec. 80. OLA W. Pearl;
Frances Foster, SO, 514 W Pearl.
J. H Bell. 90, 401 N. Pennsylvania:
Florence Waltz, Of, 2157 Central.
julius Young, a. 1882 Arsenal; Mary
Wade, 81. 1882 Arsenal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
OHIO MEN HERE
TO CONFER WITH
RECEIVER M'BR|DE
Fourth Indiana DoIIingS Sub
Sidiary in Court
Action,

With another r. L. Dollings Com
pany concern, the Clay Products Com.
pany Of Brazil, Ind, thrown into the
hands of Receiver Bert Mcbride Mon
day evening by Superior Judge Linn
d. Hay, two men thought to be rep.
resentatives Of Dollings interests in
Columbus, Ohio, arrived in Indian
apolis soday for a conference with
Mcbride and Harold Taylor, receivers
attorney.
Beyond stating that they were nei-
Their connected with the Ohio receiver.
in charge Of the parent concern. nor
with State or Federal officers. the rep
resentatives refused to divulge the
nature of their visit because Of bust
ness reasons" They did not deny
they represented Ohio Dollings inter
ests.
No Claims to Be Waived
These Ohio men represented an
auxiliary Of the DollIngs Company
there, and they wanted me to waive
any possible claim. might have on
deposits of their firm" Mcbride said.
81 am not going to waive anything un-
til 1 find out how we stand here. and
I turned them over to my attorney,
Harold Taylor"
The receivership for the Clay Prod
ucts Company, which has outstanding
preferred stock Of 81 900, 900 and COM
mon stock of 5000, 900, makes total
of four subsidiaries of the Dollings
Company Of Indiana In Mcbride 8
hands, in addition to the parent In
diana branch.
Situations Similar
According to Mcbride, the situation
of the Brazil company is much the
same as that of other subsidiaries
of the Dollings Company, which owns
all the common stock.
Nothing has developed, the receiver
stated, which would indicate that the
Indiana company he has charge OF
has violated any State or Federal law.
The time from now on will be de-
voted to settling up the affairs of the
Indiana company and protecting the
interests Of the stockholders of sub
salaries All of the latter are known
to be heavily indebted to the Dollings
Company and the International Note
and Mortgage Company, which
financed the Dollings interests, Nc
Bride said, although he said he had
no accurate statement as yet.
No more receiverships for Indiana
Dollings' subsidiaries will be sought.
Taylor said he believed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
CAMP WANTS MORE
TO TELL STORIES
Doctors Declare Fancfu Tales Are Most Effective Method
of Pleasing Sick Children,

Perhaps you recall tedious hours.
when you had measles or munps or
some other illness of childhood, when
only fanciful stories could keep you
quiet.
If so, you will appreciate the appeal
authorities at the Fairview Settle
nlent summer camp for sick children
sent out today for more story-tellers.
Several persons have offered their ser
vices so far. Doctors said that is
the most effective way to please
the children.
The kiddies were playing today on
slides, swings and see saws lent by
the city for the summer.
Toys continued to come in. in re-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
LIQUOR SELLING PROBED
Shareholder, Banned, Indicates Booze
Is Sold on City Market.

Investigation of alleged liquor sell
ing on city market may be started by
the board Of safety following an order
today barring William Greenburg,
standholder, from the market. Green
burg. with his wife. had been con.
victed of selling liquor.
The board said it will continue to
bar any one found guilty of liquor
sale. Greenburg indicated today be-
fore the board that other stand
holders have been selling liquor. He
refused to give their names.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
CITIZEN TRAINING
IS UNDER WAY At
SOUTHERN CAMP
Hoosier Youths Arrive and
Learn Military Life
During Stay,
BY DOROTHY STANHOPE,
Times Staff Corresnondent.


CAMP KNOX, KY, July S1--The
Citizens Military Training Camp is in
full operation. Friday and Saturday
were busy days for the camp for the
applicants were coming in by the
hundreds.
However, with the exception Of a
few stragglers they are all in now.
Of the 1000 applicants more than 200
were rejected on account Of physical
disqualifications
Some of the younger boys have been
very homesick already. and begged to
be allowed to go home. When their
officers cannot persuade them to over
come this the boys are discharged.
Sunday Is Rest Day
Sunday is a day of rest throughout
the camp. Many of the boys attended
mass at 1870 in the camp chapel. A
priest comes from neighboring town
AT 10 o'clock there were Protestant
services for the c. NJ. T. c. IN the
Haymarket. An Army chaplain con-
Quoted this service, but the chief fea-
ture was an address Of welcome by
the c. NJ. T. c. commander, Col. Peter
Traub.
Colonel Tragb is a brilliant officer,
with the experience of two wars, and
several decorations to his credit. His
attitude toward these boys is that of
a kindly father toward his sons, but
with it all there is the military discip-
line without which a successful camp
would not be possible.
Boys Are Congratulated
He congratulated the boys and their
parents on the patriotic spirit which
had prompted them in giving this time
to the Government. In doing this
they have shown their appreciation Of
the benefits of American citizenship.
The boys spent much Of the day in
wandering over the big reservation.
There are paths leading in all direc-
tons, through woods, down ravines
and up into the hills. Snow Noun
tain and Indian Head are the high
est hills and many boys climbed them.
Down the picturesque ravine, through
which the old Dixie Highway winds
its way are many springs and IA
vorite picnic places, not to be men
ton the cave. famous by reason Of
having been the hiding place Of
Frank James Of bandit renoun.
Early to Bed
The boys were in bed early as
regular hours are part of the dis
cipline. Two officers live in each
barrack building. There is no ques-
ton as to the carrying out Of orders.
ReveiIle on Monday was at $50, at
inspection. So keen is the competition
for first place in inspection results
that swift punishment Is visited by
his comrades on any boy whose fault
the coveted honor is lost.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
STATE CONTRACT REVISED

Several changes in specifications on
the new State printing contract, which
will be awarded Dec. 1, are under
consideration by the State printing
board, George H. Healey, clerk, said
today. Purdue University will be per-
mitted to renew contracts on its own
authority, Healey said.
More complete specifications as to
binding and printing material will be
included in the new contracts, he
said
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31

The boy suffered
a fractured skull
Monday when he
fell from a gravel
truck driven by
John Dithmer, IS,
of 2130 N. Capitol
Ave.
Dithmer was
driving an empty
truck en- route to
dinner. Fred VIII
lis, IS, Of 2510 N.
Pennsylvania ST.,
was riding with
him and Enerton
was sitting on
Willis lap. Dith-
mer swerved to
avoid a chuck
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
INJUNCTION is WANTED

Thomas Cusack Company today
petitioned Superior Court for tenn
porary injunction ordering the city
park board not to enforce the rule
which prohibits erection of bill boards
within 500 feet Of boulevards or
parks. The petition charges re-
straint Of trade. A permanent in
junction also is asked. Hearing on
the temporary injunction was
scheduled for late today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
EMPLOYEES WILL PICNIC
Paint & Color Co. Arranges Fun
for Saturday

Employees Of the Indianapolis Paint
& Color Co.. 120 S. Illinois St, will
hold a basket picnic at Northern
Beach Saturday for families and
friends.
Games. contests ard swimming will
be features. Prizes will be awarded.
Ice cream and lemonade viii be fur
nished by the company.
The picnic is being planned by A.
A. Cambridge, chairman, Mrs. E. C.
Marer, Lem Sanders, Icaao Owens
and Oscar Ulrich.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31

Spouse to an appeal made in The In
dianapolis Times.
Mrs. Herbert F1edderjohn. 1888 w.
Thirty-Second ST., today offered a see
saw. Mrs. John Devere, $40 N. LIB
erty ST., gave some toys. Others came
to the Marion County tuberculosis AS
ISOLATION, and Mrs. Blanche Heiden-
reich, 2206 Sherman Ave, brought
games, books and rubber balls for the
camp, TO The Times office.
Mrs. Stella Dieter, 91S w. Tenth
St. who was to tell stories at the camp
today, was unable to &c because Of
illness, but will go later.
Mrs. Francis Libbey Of New Orleans,
staying at $50 N. Illinois St, told
stories at the camp Monday evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
POLICEWOMEN KEEP BUSY
Juvenile Court Attaches Dispose of
146 Cases Monthly.

An average Of LAG complaints a
month has been received. Investigated
and disposed Of by four policewomen
attached to Juvenile Court since the
first of the year, Miss Isabelle Somer-
vile, head Of the probation depart
ment, reported today.
"Three-fourths Of the cases are set
tied out Of court" said Miss Son1er-
Vile. The women handled 1922 cases
the first seven months this year, and
saved Judge Lair an immense
amount of WORK."
The policewomen are Mrs. Margaret
Hildebrandt, Miss Meta Davis, Miss
gNell Dunkle and Mrs. Emma Brewer
colored.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-31
Deaths

RENEE T. Koldyke. II. 1888 Dawson. miS
trtl reorganization.
Henry W Paine. 81. 1107 3. Market
L settle Warmeiing. SO, 1901 s. Meridian.
aclt nephritis.
Leota May Smith, 5. city hospital. man
Della Parham, 81, city hospital tubcrcu-
losis.
Amanda Ellen Findley, So 21o2 Alfree
Norman Navey. 81. Long Hospital. hypo-
static pneumonia.
owen Edward Decius. mo-. 200a RAIDER.