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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24

when party platform IL regarded by
too many men In public life as even
less important than n scrap Of paper
and groups or blocs are turned %
serve group interests and many in
dividuals serves thrown while con.
tempt for party conference on causes
has sent party loyalty pretty much
into the discard.
Let no one rnisCoustrue me. I am
not advocating the abandonment Of
the primary which gives to every
voter voice In nominating men for
office and determining party policy.
I would carefully preserve and safe
guard II against the old-time abuses
which. impelled its adoption, but I
would mako It an agent Of uudisput-
able party possession rather than n
means of party confusion or destruc-
ticn.
our drift today Is toward pure
democracy, ana no pure democracy
ever long survived We talk sol
emily and earnestly about preserving
our world civilization. / have every
confidence in survival, but 1t may be
assured only by human kind reaching
the proper appraisal Of the secure ave
nues of twenty centuries of progress.
In our America we have the freest
and best press in the world, In its
power Of today only the press can
sound the warning and reason to that
conviction which will enable US to
play our full part in the work Of
preservation"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
BLACK -DRAUGHT
after Dinner
Shoemaker Tells How He Found
Relief From Painful Spells
of Stomach Trouble and
Grew Stronger.

Tryon. n. C.-"About five years
ago I had a very serious stomach
trouble" says Mr.. T. G. Tucker. of
this town. 81 had a number Of these
spells. would get cold and just
shake, and had very severe pains in
my chest.
Il suffered a great deal. I kept
using different remedies and did not
get results. l would suffer till
would break out in cold perspiration.
I knew something must be done.
Il had taken Black Draught, but
Just an occasional dose for corstipa-
ton. I decided it might de me good
in these spells. I took a dose after
meals. and. sure enough. it did.
1T helped me so much until now 1
keep It in the house all the time.
am a shoemaker, and when I have
by dinner sent to my shop I have a
can take 1t afterwards. 1t is a splen-
die medicine. 1 am glad TO praise it
for the suffering 1t saved me. g
Il have used Black Draught Ave
years, and these spells grew less fire.
quent after couple of doses. Now
am much stronger than I have been
in years. due to Black Draught."
Thedferd's Black Draught is purely
vegetable. pleasant to take and acts
IN a prompt and natural way.
So many thousands Of persons have
been benefited by the use of Black-
Draught, you should have no hest
fancy in trying this valuable. old, well
established remedy. for many iixers
and stomach disorders. Sold eves.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
HEARING AGAINST
RAILROADS OPENS
C, of C, Asks Revision of
Brick Freight Rates,

More than twenty-five represent
atives of brick manufacturing CON
Germs and railroads were present at
a hearing today at Offices OF the pub
lie service commission in the case Of
the Indiana State Chamber Of Com
merce against several railroads, ask
ing for a revision of brick freight
rate schedule. A. B. Cronk, trafffc
manager Of the commission. suggested
to the representatives the adoption Of
a schedule similar to that tentatively
fixed by Judge Theophilus J MOI IN
Marion County Superior Court.
Rates from Attica. Charlottesville.
Brazil and Terre Haute to nineteen
Indiana cities were discussed Mol,
in his decision, asked the commits
SIGN to confer with carriers and ship
pers in order that a satisfactory SEIZED
ule might be adopted.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
BABY BRIDES OF
SHILOH DENY ANY q
COERCION BY KING
'0ne Man. Grand Jury Probing
Alleged immortality in
Cult,
By United Press

By United Press
ST. JOSEPH. Mich, April "a
'Baby brides" married in wholesale
lots at the House of David denied to-
day that they were coerced into we'd
lock.
Fourteen girls, who in af1davits
asking for marriage licenses, declared
they were more than II years Of age,
but who looked to be from u to 10,
told of the weddings in testifying be-
fore Judge Harry Dingman.
The judge is conducting a ''one-man"
grand jury probe Of alleged immoral
fly in the cult.
All said they had entered into the
ceremonies of their own free will and
had closely observed the rules Of the
organization. The girls. in replying
to the judges questioning, declared
they had not been forced into marriage
after being cast off by King" Benja.
min Purnell, head of the colony.
Countess Drake, one Of the brides,
admitted she was only Is, although.
her age was give mas IT in the affidavit {
asking for the license. Several Of the
girl brides summoned as witnesses
still wore their hair in a braid and
knee length dresses.
Each wore a rope Of pearls, symbolic
Of purity. The House of David rules
provide that the wives in the colony
must live separate from their hus-
bands.
The youthful husbands followed
their brides into the room where the
investigation is in progress. Some Of
the boys, appearing to be only about
IA years old, were still unable to COM
ply with the cOlony's regulations that
every man must wear a beard. Only
a light fuzz showed on their faces.
Both boys and girls were dressed in
up-to-the minutes costumes. The girls
were rouged powdered and wore
bright-colored dresses. The boys APP
peared attired as nifty as a cake
eater"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
1000 vETSOF 81
TOATTEND STATE
G. A. R. MEETING
Special Program Arranged
for Entertainment of Visit
inc DELEGATES.
ing Delegates,

From $50 to 200 members of the
Grand Army of the Republic, living
in Indianapolis. plan to attend the
annual encampment of the State or
ganization at Muncie. May 1917, AL
bert j. Ball. assistant adjutant gen
eraI and assistant quartermaster gen
eral, said today Nearly 1000 mem
bers throughout the State are expected
to attend, Ball said.
J. NJ. Willett of Tama. Ia. com
mander in chief Of the national
G. A. R.; William A. Kelsey of Fl.
Wayne. commander of the department
of Indiana, and other national and
State officers will attend. Through CO.
operation of the American Legion,
Boy Scouts, Sons of Veterans. Daugh-
ters of Veterans and other patriotic
organizations, the encampment prom
ises to be one of the best ever held,
Ball said.
Indianapolis members of the G. A.
r. viii leave on a Special Big Four
train Tuesday morning, May 10 at 3
o'clock. Delegates from outside cities
are to take another train leaving at
room. Meetings Tuesday Will be con-
tned TO preliminary organization.
Muncie citizens are to be hosts 10
the veterans at a banquet at the
Roberts Hotel in the evening.
The first business session will be
held Wednesday morning. The annual
parade Will be given in the afternoon.
A sightseeing trip through the city
and dedication of a boulder com
memorating the encamprnent will con-
c!ude the Wednesday program. Final
meeting Of the encampment will be
kfld Thursday with election and in
stallatiOn of officers.
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TIME TO THINK NEEDED

The trial of Willie Carey. 924 Arbor
Ave, on charges of neglecting his
son. born Jan. I, 1923, will be resumed
next Monday. The hearing was held
Monday night at Z p. m. and was con
tinued to give Judge Frank J. Lair
Of Juvenile Court, time to think
Willie told the court he had been
arrested forty times.
Mrs. Mary Carey, his wife. who
brought the charges. said she had
been arrested fifteen or twenty times.
Judge. don't think she takes good
care of the baby said Willie. Il am
afraid some one will fall on it. They're
always leaning over it"
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Il would not have it thought that l
hold this question paramount to all
others confronting our government. l
do not hold it menace to the unity
of any political party. 1t is not to
be classed as a party question, but If
any party. repeatedly advocating a
world court. is TO he rended by the
suggestion of an effort to perform in
accordance with its pledges. it needs
a new appraisal of it's assets.
Our problems at home invariably
call for first consideration. Our own
house must be kept in order, our
own good fortune must be assured
before we can be largN contributors
to world progress orr measurably
hsipful to humanity. i've little pa
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
ITCHY PIMPLES
.DISFIGURED FACE
Large, Red and FeStered.
CutiCura Healed.

"My trouble began with pimples
on my face. picked them and they
scattered worse than ever. The pim-
pies were large, red and festered, and
itched. was always scratching
them and they left red biotches all
over my face which was very much
disfgured.
THE trouble lasted about three
years. tried several remedies but
none Of them had any effect. began
using Cuticurs. Soap and Ointment
and after using three cakes Of Cuti-
cura Soap and two boxes Of CuticuIa
Ointment was completely healed"
(Signed) Miss Dorothy Stratton. 400
Stansifer Ave. Jeffersonville, Ind.
Use Cuticura for all toilet purposes,
Sample Zach Free by Lfan Address: "cuticurA Lab
orstsrisE, Dept. H. Maiden 4e, Mass" Sold every
where. Soap 2se. Ointment75 and Soc. Tsleum &c.
8z$ Cuticura Soap shaves without mug.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
TWO ARE CHARGED WITH
ASSISTING IN ESCAPE
Ian and Woman Are Accused of Aid

Man and Woman Are Accused of Aid
ing Prisoner.
Indictments charging aiding a pris-
oner to escape were returned today
by the Marion County grand jury
against Mrs. Carrie Mccarthy and
Victor Adams, both of Angola, Ind.
Both are In Jail here.
The two, It is charged, last Saturday
visited a niece of Mrs. Mccarthy
Doris Blair Miller, confined in the
Indiana Girls School at Clermont.
TIE girl entered their automobile and
they drove away, It is alleged. They
were arrested in Angola Monday
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TWO ARE SENTENCED ON
INFORMATION BY KU-KLUX

Isaac Sherman. IS. oxford Hotel.
and Paris Redman, coIored. 1926 w.
Twelfth St. were fined $500 and costs
each and sentenced to sixty days on
the Indiana State farm by Judge vii
meth, on affidavits said to be part of
those provided by the Ku-KIux Khan.
They were charged with operating a
blind tiger.
Cases Of four other men arrested on
similar afidavlts were continued until
May g. The others:
Stewart Donnely. Claypool Hotel;
George Egan, III ". North St; Joe
Farb, 1886 L. Ohio St: Paridel Stano-
vich, Maryland and Minnesota SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
S. D. VEACH FUNERAL Is
ARRANGED FOR THURSDAY
Resident of City for Forty-Two Years
Succumbs Here.

Last rites for S. D. Veach, 70. who
died Monday at the home of his daugh-
ter. Mrs. c, c. Heller 1854 Graceland
Ave, viii be held at p m. Thursday
at the residence
Mr. Veach had been a resident of
Indianapolis for forty-two years. He
was born in Harrison County, Ken
lucky.
Mr. VeaCh was a member Of the Ed
win Ray Methodist Church.
He is survived by the widow, Mrs.
Mildred Neach; two daughters, Mrs.
Addie Heller and Mrs. C. c. Thomas.
both Of Indianapolis; four grandchil-
dren and one great-grandchild
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
BUSINESS MEN TO
ATTEND DEDICATION
Conferences to Be Held at
/, u, Service,
By Tfmes Special

BIZ Tf1Hes Special
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, April "a
Representatives from six leading
business lines in the State, viii dis
cuss the value Of the Indiana Uni
versity Department Of Commerce at
dedication exercises Wednesday night
of the new Commerce building.
e. ected on the university campus.
Four conferences will he held in
connection with the exercises. The
purpose of the conferences will be to
establish closer relations between the
school OF commerce and Indiana
finance. Invitations have been sent
to more than 1000 business men.
Speakers will be Elwood Haynes.
Kokomo. representing manufactur
crs: J. r. Duncan. Evansville. rep
resenting retailers: r. f. Geyer, Ft.
Wayne, representing exporters;
Arthur w. Brady Anderson, rep
Iesenting public utilities; c. D. Bill
ings. Seymour, representing bankers.
and Frank NJ. Chandler. indianapolis.
representing insurance companies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
LIZTON FIRM BANKRUPT
store and Partners File Petition in
Federal Court.

Kesler & Company, general mer-
chants OF Lizton, Hendricks County
filed petition IN bankruptcy in Fed
eral Court today. Petitions also were
filed by Charles Z. Kesler and George
L. Ruse. partners In the concern.
Liabilities Of S18.23l.80 and assets
Of $l2.I98.43 were scheduled. Kesler
gave his liabilities as $4,000 and as
sets at $3.50. Ruse listed liabilities Of
$IS.Sl0 and assets Of $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
RECREATION HANDICAPPED
City Forced to Operate On $4,000
Less Than Last Year.

Edward Mcbride, city director Of
recreation, declared today in the
monthly cabinet meeting that al
though his department has $4,000
less this year than last he expects this
to be a successful season.
Il don't believe the men responsible
for the reduction Of our tax levy real
tied they were deprtving little children
of places to play" he said. 1--WE will
have $75, 900 to $4,000 for recreation
work this year. The city should be
ashamed of this small amount. The
amount before the cut was made
quate."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
GARAGE FIRE IS
LAID TO GRUDGE
Police Believe John Johnson
Was Victim of Enemy,

With charred walls indicating
gasoline had been sprinkled on them
and ignited, police today believed the
garage of John J. Johnson, 2120
Boulevard Pl was set on fire Monday
night by an enemy. Two automobiles
were destroyed. The State fire
marshal was notified
a window Of the garage had been
forced.
Johnson has been confined TO his
bed since he returned from a hos
pital Thursday.
The garage has been entered three
times in two years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Auto Damaged

An automobile driven by Edgar C.
Shields, 262 Hendricks Pl.. was dam
aged when IT was struck by an auto
mobile driven by John O. Mcfarland.
POI N Oxford ST., Monday night.
Shields backed his car into the path
Of McFarland's car while turning
around at Washington ST. and Ia
coma Ave, according to police re-
ports. No one was injured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
TOLERANCE WINS SUIT

A recelVerShlp suit against "IOler-
ance.' organ OF the National Unity
League. has been dismissed in Chicago,
a telegram to officials Of the local
branch Of the league. 1908 National
City Bank Bldg, said today.
p. II. ODonnell. president of, the
league. who sent the message. said
those who brought the suit were rep
rimanded by Federal Judge Carpenter
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Discuss Tax Valuations

Members of the State board of tax
commissioners this afternoon met with
representatives of the Terre Haute.
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Com
pany and the indianapolis Street Rail
way Company preparatory to fixing
tax valuations. The board at the
morning session met with representa-
tives of the Marion & Bluffton Inter
urban Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24

his eighty third
birthday. David
V. McCallister Will
be buried in Shan
nondale. Ind,
where ne moved
from his birth
place when he
was II.
Mr.. AlcCallister.
who lived at 1896
Byram Ave. died
Monday at the
home of his son.
Frederick Mccall
lister. 1894 BY
ram Ave. after
Gr.gaF gllraso
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Bar Head UphoIds Constitution

BIZ Times SpectG!
ANDERSON, Ind, April 24-The
belief that the Constitution of the
nation is not up to the spirit of the
present time is fatal error, said
Cassius c. Shirley. president of the
Indiana Bar Association at a meet
ing of the Madison County Bar As
sociation, Monday night. He urged
lawyers to be ready at all times to
address civic bodies on the Con.
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Funeral services at the sons home
at 10 a. m, Wednesday will be fol
lowed by the burial in ShannOndale.
In 1893 Mr.. McCalnster was rep
resentative to the State Legislature
from Montgomery County. He moved
to indianapolis thirteen years ago. He
was a member Of the I. o. 0. F. for
more than fifty years.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs Har-
riet McCallister; the son, Frederick.
and one sister. Mrs. Sarah Knox, Of
near ShannOndale.
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HARDING HITSAT
FOES OF COURT
Continued From Page u

power on the part Of the United States
with any nation In the world. With
her dominions members Of the league
assembly. the British empire will have
six votes in that branch Of the court
electorate, but it has only one in the
electorate Of the council. In view Of
the fact that TO nation can have more
than one judge. it is a less formidable
objection that when applied to the
league as a super-power. dealing with
problems likely to abridge member s
national rights. I appraise the objec-
ton as one who voted against this
disparity Of power in the league as
sembly. but in an appraisal now / 40
not hesitate to say that if other
great powers can accept without fear
the voting strength Of the British
dominions. when they are without
ties Of race to minimize international
rivalries and suspicious, we ought.
in view of the natural ties Of English
speaking kinship. to feel ourselves
free from danger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
CLARK C. MOORE DIES
Funeral Will BE Held Wednesday
Afternoon.

Funeral services Of Clark c. Moore.
IS. who died Monday OF heart failure
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl
W. Payne, 923 N. keystone Ave, will
bo held at p. m. Wednesday at the
residence. Burial will be in Crown
Hill
Mr. Moore was born in Jonesville,
Ind. He lived in Indianapolis most Of
his life. He was a machinist.
Mr.. Moore is survived by a daugh-
ter, Mrs, William Hannah of Indian
apolis and Mrs. Albert Bozzell. a sis
ter. of Columbus, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Nicholson to Be Beauty. Judge

Winners in a beauty contest to be
held at Indiana University in con-
rection with the publication of the
college annual. the Arbutus. will be
selected by Meredith Nicholson,
author. Pictures of The goods will be
published in the book. which will be
edited hereafter by the junior class
instead of the seniors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
WOMEN ARE REELECTED
Local Council Retains All Present
Officials

Officers and directors Of the Indian
apolis Local Council of Women were
reelected today at the Board of Trade
The officers are Mrs. A. J. Clarke
president; Mrs. Felix T. McWhtrter,
vice president; Mrs. e. A. Williams,
recording secretary; Mrs. G. l.. Stubbs
corresponding secretary; Mrs. o. c..
LukenbilI, treasurer, and Mrs. Frank
NcCaslin and Mrs. w. Fl. Hart, au-
ditOrS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Hearse Ride Is Fatal

LONDON, April 20.-Several youths
appropriated a hearse and went for
a joy-ride. They asked Cyril Thomas
Roberts, 81, to join them. AS he
climbed to the vehicle he fell to the
pavement and died from skull frac-
ture.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Local Firm DissoIves

Dissolution of the State Tire and
Rubber Company. 204 s. Illinois St.
was effected today with papers filed
with Ed Jackson. Secretary Of State.
Philip Deutscher was president and
Rose Deutscher. secretary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
STATE FEDERATION OF
CLUBS OPEN SESSIONS
Third District Women Meet at
PaOli.
BIZ Times Special

PaOli.
BIZ Times Special
PAOLI. Ind, April 24-Mrs. H. D.
IIinkle. Vincennes, and Mrs. o. NJ.
P.ttenger. Indianapolis, were prin.
cipal speakers at the opening session
today of the Third District Fedora
ton of Clubs. which opened al noon
today.
More than 800 delegates and guests
were expected to attend the sessions.
The sessions Wednesday viii be de.
voted to routine business. The Fedt@
ration dinner will be held at the MINI
eral Springs Hotel, and viii be FOIL
lowed by an address by the State
president, Mrs w. J. Torrance, Ev-
ansville.
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Matter of Development

The perfected court must be a
matter Of development.
I'VE can do vastly more to perfect
it in the capacity Of an adherent
than in an aloOfness in which we
abrogate to ourselves the right to say
to the world we elect, but never
comply.
Il have INDUCED the dream, nay. a
justified hope, that out Of the en-
couraged and sustained court might
come the fulfllment of larger aspira-
tons. In the proof of its utility and
spirit of concord among nations
might come that voluntary conference
of nations out of which could be ex
L, cted a clarified and cOdifed inter
rational law to further assure peace
Under the law. and bring nations that
understanding which is ever the first
and best guarantee of peace.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
LIES SPAN ENDS
FOR EX-SOLON AS
BIRTHDAY NEARS
D, V, MCCaIIiSter viii Be Laid
to Final Rest in
ShannondaIe,

Esshty-two years ago Wednesday,
April %. 1871, David V. McCalHster
was born two miles from Crawfords
vile. Montgomery County.
On Wednesday. April %, 1923. on
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Note Issue Granted

The public service commission today
granted authority to the Central In
diana Gas Company Muncie, to issue
$29, 900 of it's five per cent bonds for
and betterments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24
Kindergarten Robbed.

Burglars broke into the Free Kin
srgarten. III S. California St. Mon
y night, through side window and
EalA four table cloths, two towels. and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-24

who believe large commercial ad-
vantages will attend our larger as-
sumption of world responsibility. Ma
tons are not engaged in bartering
their trade advantages for larger fel-
lOwship.
"a large restored Europe with
less consumption in conflict and more
production and consumption in hope
full peace and banished hate. would
aid to the volume Of world cOmerce.
We would gladly acclaim such a resto-
ration. Our influence and helpfulness
ere ready when they will avail but
we cannot intrude where we ourselves
would resist intrusion.
Gains in Commercial Strength
Our position commercially is gain
ing in strength. because we are free
from political entanElements, or can
be charged with no selfish designs.
Mr. Harding at this point turned to
the merchant marine problem, point
ing out that a contradiction of the
principle of less government in bust
ness was necessary and adding:
1T would be a small Administration
which would surrender the aspirations
for an American merchant marine
and scrap or sacrifice our great mer-
chant fleet in a pique of disappoint-
ment over the Senate's failure to give
approval.
For security of defense, for the
advance of a like extravagant and
Intellectual outlay in case Of future
war, for the promotion of our com
merce and our eminence on the seas,
I believe a great merchant marine to
be an outstanding American require
ncent"