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Evening journal., 1923-01-11
FRANCHISES
SLUR IN ]. S.
ARMY RECALL
Deputies Cheer POincare's
Program; Cachin De-
nOunced at Traitor
BRITISH CABINET
TALKS SITUATION

LONDON, Jan. II Omitted Press)
The British cabinet met at noon
to consider the situation created by
Frances advance into the Ruhr. The
Earl Of Derby. Secretary Of state
for War. was in Paris to secure the
latest details and another cabinet
meeting will follow his arrival here.
PARIS Jan. II Omitted Press) .-
Frantic cheers Of deputies standing
on their seats greeted Premier Poin-
cares announcement OF the Ruhr
seizure TO the Chamber Of Deputies
his afternoon.
The Premier declared France in
vaded the Ruhr "only to exact our
rights. TO make them respected and
TO defend our common interests"
Referring TO withdrawal OF Amer
lean troops. Poincare said 1t would
be exact to interpret this as a slur
(Continued on rage Seven.J
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VENUS TO DODGE
MOON TOMORROW

WASHINGTON. Jan. II UNITED
Press) Early risers throughout
the country east OF Denver, Colo,
tomorrow are promised a rare as
tronomic treat.
Just before dawn the morning
star. Venus. brightest OF the planets.
will perform a disappearing act be-
hind the moon. now a thin crescent.
The star will slip behind the round
side and re-appear on the hollow
side in from % minutes TO an hour.
depending on the location Of the OBJ
server. II has been many years
since this occurred.
The times Of disappearance and
re-appearance. converted by the OBJ
servatory to local times for the prin-
cipal cities where the sight will be
visible follow:
Boston. 7-7:22 a. m.
New York. 6:45-7.25 a. m.
Washington. 6:30-7:26 a. m.
Chicago. 5:2O-6:l5 a. m.
New Orleans. 5:o0-6:15 n. m.
Denver. 4:O0-4:15 a. M.
Pacific coast cities VIII he depriv-
ed Of the spectacle since the star
will he below their horizon when
the change occurs.
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YANKS GET
READY FOR
HOME TRIP
General Allen Receives For
NAL Order to Bring
Army Out
i. S. MAY ORDER
B0YDEN TO RETURN

COBLENZ. Jan. 11.-United Press
One little army among all those
busy on the Rhine today was fac
ing westward
The last of the American army
OF occupation sorrowfully contem-
plated word they have been ordered
home.
Gen. Allen received his with
drawal orders late this after.
noon. Kids called home from va
cation 10 school couldn't have been
more palpl bly, disgusted than these
hardboiied regulars saw their soft
snap vanishing.
There was a hurried calling in
OF loans. lineup at the barber
shops for last haircuts hasty tele-
phoning of sweethearts and much
shaking out OF barracks bags. The
days OF million mark crap games.
free flowing Rhine wine and the joys
Of German countryside where an
American cent was worth 100 marks
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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.SUSSEXFIRE
CHARGED To
INCENDIARY
Colonial Residence and Barn
on DickersOn Estate
Burned
FARMER NEIGHB0RS
RESCUE CATTLE
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD. Jan. 1.-THE coloniai
home OF the late Jasper Dickerson,
about eight miles west. and over
looking the Nanticoke River, with
two barns. one recently built and
several small Outbuildings were
destroyed by fire early this morning.
A large chicken and pota-o house
were also destroyed. The latter con-
talned a quantity OF sweet potatoes.
The fire is supposed. 10 have been
the work of incendiaries. The loss
IS estimated AZ $4,000. partially COW
cred by insurance. The old home
and some OF the buildings were In
run down condition.
The fire started in the old barn.
and famed by a high wind quickly
spread TO the new barn and other
buildings finally reaching the house.
All the farm machinery and feed in
both barns was destroyed. A meat
house containing meat and lard was
also burned. The farm is tenanted
by Lee Buhm. He and his family
were not Al home when the fire start
ed. having gone to Laurel to visit
friends
Martin Massey q neirhborinc farm
or. discovered the FIRE. He aroused
the neighborhood and with their aid
managed 10 save most OF the house
hold goods and all OF the live stock.
When FIRE companies from nearby
towns arrived the buildings were
nothing but smoidering ruins. The
fire broke out about o'clock and
had gained considerable headway be-
fore discovered
IL was one Of the best known
in this section. During .
he life OF the late Mr.. Dickerson .
" no died about ten years ago. il .
was rendezvous for fisherman up
md down the Nanticoke river u.
vss built early in the eighteenth
century and many hiE social events
have been held in il. The property
s now owned by the heirs OF Mr.,
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JAR, PISTOL IN
FAMILY FIGHT
Sharon Badly Battered in
Row With Titus Brother
in-law
BOTH TO FACE
JUDGE LATER

After he had testified against his
brother-in-law Joseph A. Sharon
whom he charged with breach OF
the peace. a charge OF assault and
battery was lodged against Charles
Titus in Municipal Court this morn
ing at the instance. Of Judge Hast
ings who apparently was actuated
by the profusely bandaged head OF
Sharon. The court continued both
cases for one week.
Titus admitted that he had struck
Sharon. his wife's brother. over the
head with a jar, but said he COM
mitted the assault only after Sharon
had seized him by the throat.
While he was away yesterday.
sharon went to his home. Titus said,
and. displaying a pistol, announced
that he intended 70. shoot him
CTitus) when he got home. He said
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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MAY TRANSFER
U.S.. ENGINEERS
Colonel Brown May Go TO
Fort Dupont; Major
Powell Come Here
FORMER IN CITY
SERVICE 2 YEARS

n was learned TODAY on reliable
authority that The War Department
lis considering the transfer Of Col
onel Earl I. Brown. United States
Engineer for the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Districts. to Fort Du-
Pont. where he VIII be made the
commandmanr.
Major Roger Garfield Powell.
present commandant OF the Fort. Il
WAS further stated. will he made
engineer officer Of the Wilmington
District.
Under the regulations Of the War
department officers OF the Engineer
Corps serve two years out of every
SIX with troop commands. Colonel
Brown has served nearly four years
I'm engineer capacity. without com
mand. while Major Powell has serv-
ed approximately the same length
pf time with troops.
In support OF the proposed ex-
change In commands between the
local Engineer Office and Fort Du-
Pont' Il was pointed out this after
noon that il would leave Colonel
Brown close by the Chesapeake and
Delaware Canal. in the development
Of which into a sea level waterway
he is deeply interested. Thus his
knowledge Of the canal would be at
the disposal of Major Powell should
the latter be made engineer officer
OF the district.
similarly Colonel Brown would
be able TO keep in touch with the de-
velopment of Wilmington Harbor.
Continued on Page Seven)
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TRY To KILL
ANTI.KLAN
MAN IN La.
Bullet Hole Found in An
drew's Car After Aiding
State
INDENTIFY 13 OF
HOODED SQUAD

COURTHOUSE BAsTROP. La.
Jan. 1.-The mark Of heavy cali
Der bullet has been found in the
automobile OF ". &. Andrews. one
OF the States star witnesses in its
investigation OF masked terrorism.
4. r. Farland. head O. the Federal
agents declared today. He was un-
able 10. determine when the dent in
the metal door OF the car was made
bu was OF the opinion there might
have been an attempt 10 kin An
drews.
Andrews was fogged by the mask
ed men who are said TO have muir
dered Daniel and Richards.
Evidence corroborsting charges
that Parish officials were members
of Northern Louisiana hooded ter
rorists bands was expected today in
the hearing into the murders OF
Watt Daniel and Thomas Richards.
Witnesses have also testified 10
reign OF terror IN Morehouse Parish.
created by "raiding or wrecking
Continued on Page Twelvel
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DEATH THREATS FOR
HERRIN WITNESSES

MARION. Ills, Jan. II Omitted
Press). - Four witnesses for the
State in the Herrin massacre trial
were threatened with death today.
The threats were made in anony-
nous letters. Two OF the missives
contained a strand OF rope desig-
mated as a "hangman's moose"
The letters were received by r. p.
Poole. Herrin real estate dealer; r..
o. Greer. former mayor of Herrin.
and George Harrison and George
Nelson. farmers.
Poole. who testified he saw Leva
Mann and Percy Hall. two, of the
defendants in the death march"
through the streets Of Herrin on
June 22, received the first letter.
Il was left on tine front porch OF
his home. Beside It was a heavy
rope four feet long and an inch in
circumference. The rope was tied in
slipknot.
II heard your testimony in the
the letter said. I'm
less YOU go back there and testify
YOU lied, look out for your life. We
don't need any damned-like you
in Herrin."
The other letters were similar"
9. W. Middlekauff, assistant attor-
ney general declared. THE sub
stance Of all of them was to warn
the witnesses that Il they did not
90 before the jury and say they lied
they would be Killed or their homes
blown up"
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FOLK
UGLY While
FRENCH HOLD
RICH LANDS
Army of Occupation
Marches in Without Re-
sistance Being Offered
by Residents
WILL PROTEST TO
U. S. GOVERNMENT

ESSEN. JAN. II. united Press)
French cavalry. tanks and ma
chine gun detachments occupied the
centre Of the city OF Essen. At 2
O'Clock this afternoon. Martial law
was NJ once declared.
Trains and trans were halted
and communication temporarily
closed.
Crowds Of Germans In the streets,
near the railroad station and post
office. were in en- ugly mood.
German press photographers hur-
ried out TO snap the troops. while
crowds Missed them and declared
the cameros should be smashed.
The French troops entered the
city a 3 O'Clock this morning. en-
countering no resistance.
Blue clad cavalry appeared al the
outskirts Of Essen -Bredeny suburb
Of this city. few minutes before the
hour. Three tanks sent on ahead
yesterday which squatted like huge
loads at the cross roads all night.
came suddenly to life and lead the
march into the city proper.
other calvalry cOnverged on Essen
by several roads. Then came in
fantry, spreading out gradually to
north and south 10 form the jaws
OF the trap of steel that is 10 hold
rich industrial center while France
collects.
There was no trouble this morn
ing as the horizon blue OF the first
Continued on Page Twelve)
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To GET LIST
OF SALARIES
STATE PAYS
Senate Unanimously Adopts
Resolution Requesting
Such Information
WIEN HAS BILL FOR
LIGHTS ON VEHICLES
StsH Correspondent.

Stah Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. Dover Del. Jan
1.-The Senate continues 10 delvt
into the salaries OF persons employed
nv the State. A resolution offered by
Senator Hopkins and adopted by the
Senate this morning will give to the
Senate all OF this information at one
time.
The Hopkins resolution calls on
state Treasurer Fouracre 10 report
20 the Senate by January Il names
or all officers, officials and employees
drawing a salary or receiving com
pensation from the State. together
with the amounts of such salaries
and wages respectively.
Senator Hopkins said that men,
hers OF both parties had asked him
10 get this information. The reso-
lution was adopted unanimously.
The House received a communica-
ton from Keokuk Tribe OF Red Men
of Wilmington. protesting against
the Mothers Pension Commission be-
ing merged with any other commits
sions.
The House revised statutes COM
uUttee reported favorablv Senator
Walkers Senate bill to amend the
Constitution and giving the same
rights 70 women that men have in
1he holding or office. and also Rep
resentative Holcomb's bill making
some changes in the boundary OF
The Fourth Election District OF New
Castle hundred.
Senator Niven introduced bill 10
require all vehicles on the road or
streets from one-half hour after sun
set. until one-halt hour before sun
up, to be equipped with lights.
Should a person fail 70 observe this
law and become involved in an ac-
Continued on rage -weive.)
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NO TITLE FOR CAR,
SELLER Is FINED

Charged with selling an sutomo-
bile that had not been properly titled
John Smith, former storekeeper al
Elmhurst, was fined $50 an6 costs. at
hearing before Magistrate Black.
last night. Smith was arrested by
johnson and Hastings. State auto
mobile inspectors.
Il was alleged that Smith sold a
delivery car to Russell Renaehr. the
new owner Of the Elmhurst Stores,
at the time the stores changed
owner. When the new owner ap-
piled for a license for the car ne
found that the cars title had not
been registered. As a result the State
officers made an investigation and
Smiths arrest followed
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
LEDNUM HEARS
FROM Home FOLK
Humorously Urge Repre-
sentative to Support Box
ing, Race Track Bills
CITE LEVY COURT.
COUNCIL BOUTS
Special to The Evening Journal.

; Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Jan. 11.-This morn
ing's mail brought an interest
ing and amusing letter to Repre-
sentative Charles S. Lednum. of VIII
mington. Ii was a petition from
his associates in the dupont
Company's accounting department.
about 100 names being signed TO il.
The message was written in humor-
Gus tone and requested Mr.. Lednum
10 support three bills. the boxing
bill. the race track bill and the
abolishing of the whipping post.
While he did not say he would
follow the instructions, he said he
appreciated his friends advising him
of their thoughts The letter fol-
lows:
Wilmington. Del. Jan. 10. 1928.
Representative Charles s. Led
mum. State Capitol. Dover. Del.
Dear Sir-We. the undersigned.
supporters OF your candidacy during
your recent successful campaign for
Representative 10 the General As
sembly. respectfully solicit your sup
port and influence for several bills
which we are keenly desirous OF
having passed in the Delaware Leg
islature.
I'VE are listing below. Mr.. Led
mum, a general outline OF the three
measures in which we are interested.
and If they meet with your approval.
we would welcome your advice in
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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ARREST s AFTER
DISTILLERY PLOT

YORK. Pa. Jan. 11-(United
Press)-Eight men. six from Balti-
more and two OF this city were ar
rested early today and accused 81
attempting to rob the bonded whisky
warehouse OF the New Hallam Dis
tillery at Hallam. near here.
Fourteen trucks used in the alleged
raid were captured by police. The
truck crews were held by distillery
guards until state police arrived.
The names given by the prisoners
were: William B. Johnson. James
e. Geesey, Philip Falasci Jacob c.
Roberts. Lewis Johnson and Edward
T. Smith, OF Baltimore, and Wilbur
+. Blade and Bright f. Thorp OF
York.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
GERMANY WILL
APPEAL TOU. 5.

WASHINGTON. Jan. II CUnited
Press).-Germany has decided 10
appeal her case In connection with
the French occupation OF the Ruhr
directly TO the Umted states govern
ment it was learned today.
Tomorrow DR.. Otto Weidfeldt.
German ambassador here. will pre-
sent to Secretary OF State Hughes a
note which is understood to have
been received from the Berlin gov
ernment setting forth the full posi-
ton OF Germany in the face OF the
French march into Ruhr
The note is believed 20 declare
that France has violated the treaty
OF Versailles by going into the Ruhr
and 10 protest against this separate
action.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
SALARY CUT FOR
ACCIDENT BOARD
Senator Murphy's Bill Does
Not Apply TO Present
Members
WANTS MINORITY
TO HAVE MEMBER
stan Correspondent.


STATE HOUSE. Dover. Jan. H.
Senator Murphy introduced in the
Senate yesterday afternoon a Eill 10
decrease the salary OF the members
Of the Industrial Accident Board
which board administers the Work
mems Compensation Act. from So
500 to $1,000 a year and reducing
the term OF the office from six to
three years. This is the first OF the
so-called economy bills suggested
by the Democratic advisory COM
mittee TO be introduced.
Under Senator Murphy's bill the
present, members would serve out
their term at present salary The
secretary's salary would remain the
same as now, S2.500 a year.
The salary cut suggested by the
committee was 10 S6Oe. but Senator
Murphy considered that too low.
The bill. however. should II be pass
ed by the Senate may be amended
in the House making the salary
$500. The present members of the
board would not be affected even
should il become a law. Senator
Murphy will later introduce another
bill to provide for minority party
on the board. The
present members OF the board are
DR.. Walter o. Stack, OF Whining
ton; Robert X. Jones, OF Harring-
ton. and Volley Murray, OF Selby-
willie. all Republicans.
More drastic punishment for dope
peddlers is provided for in bill
by Senator Lutz yester-
day afternoon. The bill would in
,rease the fine from $1,000 to- $4,000 1
and the imprisonment from 3 to 10 |
years or both for those convicted |
)f peddling dope"
Senator Ridgely has received a 1
Continued on Page Twelve.)
ttTxITIfI
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PARIS. Jan. II united Press) -
France occupied the heart Of the
Ruhr today. Essen was surround
ed by an army OF $4,000 men. En-
gineers started work outlining PEN
alties i'm coal. which Germany must
pay for reparations defaults. The
German government recalled its
Ambassador TO Paris and in note
to tho powers warned that wide
spread troubles may h. provoked
throughout Europe ny Frances act.
A French army Of cavalry. artil-
lery. infantry and air forces spread
n steel net around Essen. Industrial
heart OF the Ruhr valley. second
richest cosl-producing spot in the
world. Belgians. in lesser numbers.
moved In with the French. occupy
ing ground northwards Of the city.
All the troops ore white.
The German protest. contained M
a note sent to France. Italy and
Belgium was a solemn warning that
Industrial revolution might result
rom seizure OF the Ruhr with
travail Of the German Ambassador
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
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10 FREE MOVIE TICKETS

In the classified columns each day,
will be found the names OF six per-
sons who are invited TO see the
leading moving picture shows. Read
carefully and see II your name APP
pears today. to see Hail tho
Woman" at the Arcadia. and Good
Men and True" at the Majestic.
Friday night. See psTe Is today
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
no GAIL GRAND JURY

Attorney General Sylvester d.
Townsend, Jr., said today that the
New Castle County Grand Jury
will quite likely be called back for
the third Monday OF February" but
he declined to divulse for what pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
OPPOSE WELFARE MERGER.

Opposition to the consolidation OF
the Mothers Pension Commission
with other welfare organizations will
be voiced tonight by Miss Frances
a. Griggs, at a meeting OF the Demo-
traffic City Committee, in its head
quarters. 612 French street. Miss
Griggs is executive secretary OF the
Mothers Pension Commission.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11


lenes took the oath NJ Office March
ls. 1918. succeeding his father
George who was assasinsted at
Saloniki. When the World War
broke out he became the storm
center Of an European maelstrom.
both Germany and the Allies seek
ing to enlist Greece on their side.
Constantine's wife was a sister Of
the German Kaiser. and he himself
was accused Of pro-German lean
ings. -
Finally "Tlno' as no became
known to the press OF the world
was forced from the throne and had
TO leave Greece. Venizelos becom-
ing dictator and tho Greeks joining
the Allies. Constantine remained in
exile until after the war. Eventu-
ally he returned to Athens in tri-
umph. having been called back by
a plebescite.
"Tino's' ambition lead TO an at
tempt by Greece TO defeat Turkey
and capture Constantinople 4
revolution followed the defeat OF
Greek arms and Constantine once
more went into exile. lie had been
spending the winter al Palermo.
Worry, following the defeat OF his
army by the Turks. tho collapse OF
his government and the execution
OF his cabinet ministers by the rev.
lead to the hemorrah-
Continued on rage rweIve.)
Evening journal., 1923-01-11

NANCY, Jan II (Unifed Prcss)-
Seventy special trains have been or
dered 10 transfer the French garri-
son nc Nancy 10 the Ruhr. The troop
movement will take until Sunday to
complete.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
German Final Protest
is Withdrawal Of Am
baSSador TO Paris, Al
though Act is Not
Considered as First
Step Towdrd Break
in Diplomatic ReIa-
HOnS
ESSEN Nv GRIP
OF STEEL TRAP

COLOGNE, Jan. ~ United Prcss)
The French Rhine notilla -
moving today from MRyence down
the river TO Dusseldorf. Ruhrort and
Duisberg.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11

DUSSELDORF. Jsn. ~ CUnitcd
Press ss)-General De Gouttc who is
10 be I'm command OF this region. ar
rived TO oversee the forward move
ment Of troops that viii back up the
Ruhr occupation force.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11

DUSSELDORF. Jan. ~ United
Press)-Belgian troops went forward
into the Ruhr a few hours after the
French today.
A contingent comprised Of two bat.
tallons Of infantry. two sauadrons Of
cavalry. n field battery. ten armorcd
ears and ten escorting airplanes sd-
vanccd from Muihcim TO the north
of Essen.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
n. c. wAFFLEs

Nobis Cafeteria. 9th st. Entrance
vii. Savings Fund Bldg.-Adv.
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LOST

LOST-Brown and black dog. with
white ring around neck. Reward II
returned J. Macklnson, Marshaliton.
Del iani1-6t
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen)
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For Glover Dairy safe Mix phone
1540-154I.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
rnnAY,s rENLpERArrRE
SIN AND TIDE

" The FVonIng JOurnal Office.
$40 A. NJ so 1901 +. NJ 81
1000 4. M.34 100 T. NJ. IS
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
CONSTANTINE,
FORMER KING,
DIES EXILE
Driven From Throne After
Greece Joined Allies in
War
WAS BROTHER R-N-LAW
OF THE EX-KAISER

LONDON. Jan. II. Omitted Press)
Former King Constantine OF
Greece died at Palermo today.
A Rome report described the for
mer monarchs death was due to
cerebral emorrhage.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11

Mundy Broe. Sell Furniture.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1923-01-11
THE WEATHER

Cloudy tonight warmer Friday tenn
perature above freezing tonight, in
creasing southerly winds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
CONSIDER NEW CITY HALL
Utility Earnings May Build Struc-
ture at LOganspOrt.

BIZ Times Special
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Nov. Is
Plans are being made for a new city
hall, to be erected within few years
from earnings of the electric light
department, now amounting to nearly
s2O6, 900.
The plans call for a three-story
structure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
Amos w. Butler offered U. S. Job.

Amos ". Butler Uttered Q. ). JOB.
Amos w. Butler of Indianapolis,
former secretary of the hoard Of State
charities, has been offered the posi-
ton OF United States commissioner
on the international prison commits
sion. The death Of John Koren
created the vacancy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-28
NEW ADDITION At
MANUAL TO SOLVE
OOMCONGEST|ON
Board Approves Recon-
mendationS of Grounds
Committee.

Crowded conditions existing at En-
merich Manual Training High School
will be relieved by the erection OF a
$500 600. eighteen classroom addition.
This was made certain by the board of
school commissioners Tuesday night
when the recommendation Of the
buildings and grounds committee was
approved. Working plans and speci-
fications will be prepared soon.
This marked the first step toward
extension Of high school facilities. 1t
is believed the board will take the first
steps within the next few weeks
toward establishment of a new colored
and a West Side high school and a
new Shortridge at Pennsylvania and
Thirty-Fourth SITS.
High school enrolment now
amounts to 1851. according to a report
submitted by E. Q. Graf. superin-
tendent Of schools. These are divid-
ed as follows: Arsenal Technical,
1850; Shortridge, $3.50; Emmerich
Manual Training. Ills; Broad Ripple,
los. Elementary school enrolment,
S9.61S
Appointment of the following teach
ers in elementary schools was an
nounced: Clara Westhafer. Alta Book,
Mildred Guthrie and Olive O'Brieni
tool and stockroom attendant at
Arsenal Technical, Francis S. Bene-
feel