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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
GO. F. WAITS
FOR MORAY
TO RESIGN
Of WatchfuI Waiting
Pursued by Republican
Leaders at Washington,
BY JOHN CARSON.
Times STAFF Correspondent.


EV7 AsIIINGToN. Oct. 27.--If Gov,
IWI ernor McCray is forced to re
IL sign by facts developed during
the Inquiries being made. Republican
leaders of Indiana will be the first to
criticise the Governor and first to cast
him overheard from the political ship.
This is the tacit agreement among
the Republican leaders Of the State.
They have surrendered to the convic-
ton first expressed by sonse Of their
number-the Republican party must
be first to clean house II a house
cleaning Is demanded in the public in
terest. AS a part of the political STRAIT
egy they feel they must beat the
Democrats to it,
VIII Be Given Chance
In the meantime Governor McCray
is to be given every chance to make
good and to satisfy public opinion.
And in the meantime the Republican
leaders are sitting somewhat as a
jury In the court of public opinion.
They are ready without much delay
to act. Senator Jim" Watson is back
home watching the drama and await
ing developments
Generally the Republicans who par
ticipated in the conference a few
weeks ago and who were disposed then
to try the Governor, agree now they
errored. They feel now they should
have given the Governor more oppof.
t,tnity to satisfy the public before the
State committee acted. It was this
realization that caused adjournment Of
the meeting. BY adjourning. they uut
all the burden directly upon the Gov
ernor.
Reaction Interesting
1t has been interesting - here to
catch the political reaction from the
Indiana situation. Within short
time after the Governors plight be
came known, Democratic leaders were
expressing personal sorrow for the
Governor, but were happy over one
thing.
THE Republicans will not dare
have McCray take the stump as an
exhibit of the prosperity of the
farmer" was the Democratic cry.
Postmaster General New and
Senator Watson went around with
long faces and in profound silence. It
was impossible to drag a word from
them. That they were angry and de-
pressed was evident.
Immediately the political strategists
went into conference. Without much
ado, Governor McCray was con-
demned as a political liability. How
to get rid of him was the problem
and 1t was the belief than the Gov
ernor would quietly pass out Of the
picture.
Regret for Governor
There was nothing but regret for
the Governor. personally. and nothing
but bitter luminosity for him, political
ly. McCray was tried then, political
~. The meeting of the Leaders was
10 render Judgment.
Now we have the interesting
spectacle Of these same Republican
leaders, watchfully waiting con-
vInced the Governors tenure Of Of
fee will be short and that the Re-
publican State Committee must act.
TO find some method OF acting and
yet to salvage the situation Just a
year before an important presidential
election. is the great worry Hence
the gloomy expression in Washing
ton and also in Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Heard in the Smoking Room

the latter's desk and asked what 1t
was worth. Iron pyrites.' said the
chemist, as he juggled the stuff, in the
air. 1T isn't worth cent
Roaring heIlr shouted my friend,
an expression of horror on his tanned
Vsage. You mean to tell me that
stuff's not gold2 Gee-christmas. there's
a widow living out here who's got
whole hillful Of that and up and
married her yesterday"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Family Funi
Nothin.. But Exnense

At election time the mayor Of
western city made a great play for
the women's vote and. Of course. IL
one wishes to win the mothers 1t is
good policy 10 compliment the daugh.
tiers. But one evening the mayor met
his Waterloo for he was so rash as
to compliment a sophisticated high
school girl What beautiful com
plexion you have" cried the mayor.
1T is gift from heaven"
Don't you believe it," retorted the
girl ITS nothing but steady expense"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
A Word to the wife

Yes, John. as was saying. Miss
Blank has no manners. Why. while I
was talking to her this morning. she
yawned eleven times
Perhaps, my dear, she wasn't yawn-
ingshe might have wanted to say
:,omethfng Sydney Bulletin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
RULING ON
: MONEY ACT
is REVERSED
Decision Regarded as Turn
ing Point From Bank to
Rail Control.

Lowell Mellett. of this papers wash
ington staff has made an extensive
study Of the movement to curtail the
power of the Supreme Court Mellett
has written series of articles giving
the outstanding incidents In the courts
history. This Is the seventh article in
the series.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Am Mem Born EnnaI

All Men Born Equal
"Do you know" said the successful
merchant pompously, that 1 started,
life as a barefoot boy7"
We'll" said his clerk. II wasn't
born with my shoes on, either.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

Hf-1HE greed for sordid gold"
said the smoker from Yer
mont, often leads men into
funny predicaments, to say nothing
u disappointments. am thinking
at the moment Of neighbor of mine,
q hardy, horny-handed plowman Of
the granite hills. The other day he
went down to Boston to see chemist.
He threw sample bag Of mineral on
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Editors Mail

The editor Ia willing TO print views
OF Times readers on interestinx sub.
lects. Make your, comment brief
sign yonr name as an evidence OF
good faith. II viii not be printed
II you object
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Wifey's First Pie

WhCf EhSb 10
Coed gracious, dear, what a long
pie 1t is surely too big for Just two. +"
I'm sorry Cecil. but couldn't get
any shorter rhubarb anywhere. -
Passing Show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Names
washington Democratl

washington Democracy
There isn't much in a name and
there will probably be less when the
Indiana primaries get through with
the three Eds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Squirting DAD On

Squirting Dad On
XIII tn umpirel''
"Oh John, wish you'd use that tone
of voice In talking to the cook -
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

How many persons were re-
jected under the Selective Draft
because of poor teeth?
27,015 approximately.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

fKokomo Dispatch

! NhUkUIIU DIopdtNA1
When a man wants an open car and
his wife, sedan or coupe. the argu
ment generally developsSinto q closed
Incident.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
$50 a Month For
Four College Years
that is what you can provide
for your son or daughter under
our Educational Trust Fund.

A College Fund, established now, while
you can set aside small sums from time to
time, will assure an education for your
child and bigger, brighter and better
future.
Il have experienced real pleasure In ex-
aiming the draft of your educational
plan, writes one college president, land
give it my cordial Endorsement No
greater service could be rendered than tnis
you propose.
Three plans are available. To produce
fund of $4,000, monthly deposits vary
from $3.50 upward, depending upon the
age of the child. Interest averages more
than ne-third of the total of the fund.
To ascertain the deposit that will build an
Educational Trust Fund for your child,
obtain copy of our free booklet, fWin
Your Child Go to Colleges"
Ask for the booklet. Plan to
send your boy or girl to college.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

How should one place a knife
when It is not In use?
The knife should be placed all the
way across the side OF the plate, never
with the handle on the table and the
blade on the plate. and of course, the
knife is never placed on the table
after 1t has been used.
Flow is the expression beau
monde" pronounced, and what
does It mean?
The expression Is pronounced "bo
maund." It is French for the fash
ionable world"
When was the Philippine In
surrection declared officially
ended by the President?
July 4. 1902
Why is cream OF tartar used In
candy making.
To crytalhze the candy
Has the United States ever paid
yearly money tribute to any
power?
Yes. at one time the United States
paid the ruler of Tripoli 500 900 a
year to let American ships sail the
in peace. This state
Of affairs was brought to an end by
war. in which Decatur. Bainbrfdge
and Prebie distinguishes themselves.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

Are there any women electri-
clans in the United States?
The 1920 census reports nineteen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

PAVLOWA the dancer the American people
ing with sweets suggest
should be something in the Constitution check it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

NEW YORK authorities fire doublebarreled gun is
heading Yep And baggd lot of rich brewers
and the usual coyey Of prohibition officers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

DETROIT choir broadcast the song "Drnk to only
with thine eyes, evening ago.
jacent river air hoarse, sardonic guffaw
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

What modern church cor
responds to the religion of the
Puritans?
The Congregational Church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
Q U E $ tt o N $
Ask The Times
A N s w E R s

You can get an answer to any aues-
ton of fact or information by writing
TO the indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1929 New York Ave. wash
ington, D. O.. enclosing cents In
stamps for reply. Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
oAn extended research be undertaken.
All other questions win receive a per-
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al--E.dltor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
LATE BEATS NEVER
XVI E ardently hope the cheering news from Wa
IWl correct and that Europe. at this eleventh b

xvi adenty hope the cheering from Washington proves
WI and that Europe this eleventh hour really
be saved from complete and final disaster.
Our sneerest congratulations go Secretary of State
Hughes suggesting way is by naming
commission desired decide just
many pay.
But why all this not done at least two years ago If
the inspiring cables from Paris what they France
has accepted single thing she would nohave accepted
ago had it been properly put up her.
The dispatches Premier Poincare gladly accepts
the Hughes plan have experts probe German capacity
pay providing you he said providing they the job
der the rules laid down by the Treaty of Versailles and work
under the regularly constituted PREPARATIONS commission
If this albright with Secretary Hughes and he is quoted
Poincare has been saying for months that regu
lar Preparations had full make of outside
wanted but what Washington appeared require
international unhampered by such ties
particularly the regular commission reputed be dominated
by France.
The truth Washington its blindness fell down
years ago when failed have the original
raons commission Our could have asked for all
the experts he needed and them and unbiased and unham
pered possibly be had For England Italy
would have had three France and
two.
Preparations problem would before
mark before Germany fell completely pieces before
the whole world the brink of self humiliation Still
all, late beats
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

How many members We're there
In the flrst House Of Representa-
tives in the United States?
Sixty-five.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27
What were the final allotments

On what day Of the week did
Feb. Q, 1905, come?
Friday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

who said: HE that prefers the
beautiful to the useful in life will.
undoubtedly. like children who
prefer sweet-meats to bread. de-
stroy his digestion and acquire
very fretful outlook on the
world"
Nietzsohe, in THUS Spake cara
thustra."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

What are the largest fresh
water lakes in the United States?
The Great Lakes Superior. Huron.
Michigan. Erie. Ontario), which are
also the largest series OF fresh water
lakes in the world Lake Of the
Woods, in Minnesota and Canada:
Tuicare Lake. California; Lake oke-
chobee. Florida. Lake Tahoe, between
California and Nevada, is the largest
freshwater lake west of the Rockies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

What was the date and the
ceremony of making Oklahoma a
State?
The ceremonies Of Oklahoma state
hood day began in Washington, d. c..
OF the Nov is. 1907. in the Cabinet
room Of the President. Little for
n1ality attended the act. A number
Of Oklahoma citizens. several Senators
and newspaper correspondents were
in the room when at 1915 O'Clock,
Secretary Loeb threw open the
Double doors leading from the Presi-
dents private office. The Secretary
had the proclamation In his hand
and laid IL on the large square
blotter at the head OF the table. The
President entered, greeted those as
semhled and took his seat. Ee was
handed a long eagle quill pen tthe
pen was made from the feather of an
eagle killed In oklahoma. The Presi-
dent wrote his name In large letters,
and then looking up exclaimed
"Oklahoma is a State" The act took
just one minute. The pen and the
eagle (stuffed) from which the quill
was taken. are now the property OF
the Oklahoma Historical Association,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-10-27

When was the Philippine In
surrection declared officially
ended by the President?
, 1923-05-22

h city would be protected from
damage suits resulting from acci-
Tents and similar causes.
The assessment in District No. 3
amounted to $40. $40. The district
takes in a portion of the city south
of Railroad venue. Judge Brown
issued a court order to the effect
that the city should collect only 80
per cent OF the assessment which
was originally levied.
This order followed the case which
the citizens took to the district court.
The city appealed several other SINH
lar cases to the state supreme court.
notably the case of District No. 4.
and had reversed the decision Of
Judge Brown. in this case 1t was
thought advisable not to follow this
course OF action. The property own
ers, therefore, will have to pay only
half the original assessment.
A special meeting of the council
will be held this week to go further
into the matter of putting the water
bond issue up to a vote of the peo-
pie. Just how large the issue will
be is o definitely known yet. but
the estimate is S275 900. The SIS 900
, 1923-05-22

handlcaps under which the city Is la
boring at the present time in this mat
ter. Casper has two reservoirs and
two pumps. ne OF the reservoirs. nc
cording to Mr.. Potion has n leakage
OF so, 900 gallons a day. One of the
pumps has just been repaired at CON
siderable expense.
A water supply that would last only
a fourth of a day II II yere suddenly
shut off is all that the city can boast
of said Mr.. Pe'ton. The present pump
ing expense amounts to $1.1oo n
month.
The speaker showed that the city
council is endeavoring to work out
a plan that will meet the
which faces Casper and at the same
time to do sometnlng toward n perm.
anent supply. The only method that
seems practical. according to the
councilman, is to build the reservoirs
in a series. This system would en-
ablo the city to supply a pressure OF
100 pounds to all points within 1t and
at the same time TO keep the pres.
sure within that limit. To build too
large a reservoir at too high an ele.
walton would make n greater pressure
than the pipes would stand.
The Rev. j. NJ. Cromer emphasized
, 1923-05-22
APPOINTMENT IS
LORD
CURZON TURNED
DOWN BY LABOR
Conservatives Pick Sue
cessor to Bonar Law
With View to Keep
ing Labor Party Paci-
fled.

LONDON, May 22.-(By
The Associated Press.)-
Stanley Baldwin Is Great
Britain's new prime minister.
He accepted the premiership
offered him this afternoon by
King George.
Mr.. Ba,dwin's period of political
experience is one of the shortest
among British statesmen who have
attained this goal of their ambitions,
as 1t is only within the last few years
that he has been prominent in poll
tics II only in the last few months
become at all n commanding figure.
The solution of the premiership
problem thus suddenly thrust upon
the country Is regarded az unques.
tionably n keen disappointment to
Lord Curzon who, two days ago. was
regarded as almost certain to sue
ceed Mr.. Bonar Law in the office va
Gated by that statesman Sunday be.
cause of III health. The foreign sec
rotary. however. is pointed to as a
victim of circumstance and not as be-
ing passed owe because of any lack
of ability and certainly not from any
lack of experience.
The sudden rise OF the labor party
TO the position of the official opposl.
ton In the house of has
made n prime minister in the houss
of lords almost an impossibility. La
hor is without n single representative
in tho upper chamber and with the
premier In the house of lords. the OPP
position party would be unable to
meet him in debate or confront him
with questions. which is one OF tho
strongest prerogatives of the opposi.
ton. This would nave created a ait
uation unknown to parliamentary his.
tory in modern times.
The conservative leaders. or at
least the small number OF them who
are In town. were engaged in confer
ences last night and this morning but
kept under cover so carefully that
the newspapers wero unable to dis
cover their whereabouts.
Meanwhile communications by teie.
graph and telephone were exchanged
with those leaders who were out OF
the city over the holidays.
After agreeing among themselves
hat Mr.. Baldwin should be selected
for the premiership. the leaders, Il
seems. made known their wishes re-
gardlng the succession to King
George. doubtless because the king
asked their advice as no was unable
to consult the outgoing prime min.
lister. The king was in nowise bound
TO ask that advantage but It is consid.
cred wholly unlikely they thrust IL
upon him unrequested.
At labor party headquarters a state
ment was issued saying all shades
OF thought in tho labor movement
CONTINUED on Page FourJ
, 1923-05-22

"ropsy Turvy." schooroom comedy. became a grim tragedy when rs
men, women and children. lost their lives In the fire that swept the little
Cleveland S. c., schoolhouse while commencement exercises we're being held.
Two acts II tho play had been presented. The audience. consisting of
proud mothers. fathers, relatives and friends was chatting happily about
the success of tho performance Backstage the young student actors were
receiving congratulations Of their teachers and principal They were all
ready to &c on with the big scene.
Suddenly n of tho oil lamps fell and smashed on tho floor of tho m
prowsed stage. AS 1t exploded blazing kerosene Aplashed on the crowd
Flames licked the nimsy props and the curtains that served as scenery
Child actors tried to stamp them out. But the fire spread toe rapidly.
In a twinkllng there "a a rush for the door-the only way out.
Some succeeded in getting through the narrow hall and down the wooden
stairs. But as the crowd jammed o n tn landing. the weight became too
great; and the stairs collapsed.
Some were impMed oil the Jagged bits of banisteri left standing; others
crushed by the bodies OF those falling or top OF them; most we're
burned A few leaped from thu secondst or windows. But most of those
who persisted were trapped in tho room where they sat
Efforts of those who escaped to aid those snl in the building were. for
the most part. fruitess. Several fathers who reached the pen and returned
to seek their children who had been on the stage. were burned to death
trying to rescue them
, 1923-05-22
CAPTURED TRIO
BOAST Of MANY
: LIQUOR CRIMES
Two Found Suffering
From Wounds Receiv-
ed In Late Gun Fight

CHICAGO, May 22-Three
confessed members of a band
of 20 distillery bandits, all
former United States cavalry
men, who battled with
guards last Tuesday night in
m attempt to rob the Les Samuels
distillery at Deathsville. Ky, were
captured at Waukegan, Ill, late last
night. Two were suffering from Sc
we're buckshot woun6s received IN the
engagement.
The men boosted to police that the
band had plundered numerous other
distilleries. saying that thousands
of gallons seized in the raids have
furnished Chicago's chief rum sup
ply since prohibition became effec.
tive.
They were arrested after one of
the men had summoned DR.. Florence
Stone, a woman doctor, to a shack
on the outskirts of Waukegan to at
tend two men who he said were In
n serious condition from gun shot
wounds. DIR. Stone notified the DO
lice and the wounded men, who
had taken to an automobile, were
caught shortly after a few miles from
the shack.
They a W the names Of w. A.
Roby. Peter Walker and Marion
Hail. Roby n Walker are wound
ed. the former perhaps fatally.
Walker said in a signed confess
sion;
We three are members of a mob
OF twenty men who have been stick
ing up distilleries in Kentucky ever
since prohibition closed them down.
We were all members OF a cavalry
unit during the war and found no
other way to earn a living afterward.
so we agreed to stick together in
this racket I don't know how
many distilleries we have stuck up;
maybe twenty. maybe thirty.
They came so last we lost count.
1t was easy work from start to fin
ish. Wed simply surround the
places at night. Half of us would
ound up the watchmen and guards
with our army automatics, bind and
gag them then roll them into the
basement while we loaded the stuff
on trucks.
Then we'd start to Louisville to
transfer 1t to carload lots FOR Chicago.
We got twenty barrels in a stick
up OF Harry Samuel's distillery at
~Deathsville six weeks ago. I guess
we made a mistake in tackling the
Les Samuel place SO soon after
ward. They were prepared for us
Continued on Page FourJ
, 1923-05-22
DISTILLERY BANDITS CONFESS GUILT
WARRANTS
WILL COST
TEN SPOT

1t is going 10 cost citizens of Cas-.
per $40 in order to get a warrant is
sued hereafter. according to the
statement OF Alexander Nisbet.
chief OF police who viewed with
disgust three different cases in po-
lice court where the complaining
witnesses did not appear against
the defendants. The cost has been
five dollars.
Judge John A Murray had only
one course which was to dismiss the
cases.
1t was brought put by City Attor-
ney Robert N. Ogden that whenever
the city issues a warrant and goes
to the trouble to apprehend the per-.
son for whom the warrant is issued,
1t would only be the part OF a good
citizen to appear against the defend.
Int in the case.